Alright, nice work today.
Yes, our practice couldn't have gone better!
Are you gonna work on assignments for your workshop after this, Tsukasa?
No, we weren't given any assignments...
But I would like to practice for the performance we'll be doing on the last day.
The performance on the last day...
Also, that reminds me.
Apparently, on the last day, we're supposed to put on a performance at a small auditorium that's being rented out for this workshop.
And we're allowed to invite guests, so I hope you'll come by to watch!
(Yeah, he mentioned that...
And that time, I...)
Really?! We get to see your guys' show?! This is so exciting!
(But now, I...)
Practice for it? Does that mean you know what you'll be performing?
Yes, however... You'll have to wait until the day of to find out.
Huh? You're not gonna tell us?
Did the director tell you guys not to or something...?
No, this is my own decision!
Because that makes things more interesting!
Um, I guess...?
I think it's a nice way to build up the excitement.
See?! Exactly!
So, here are your platinum tickets to see the show...!
Rui, Nene, here you are... And...
This is yours, Emu!
Oh...
Get ready to see an incredible performance! I guarantee that you won't be disappointed!
Thanks!
I can't wait to see how you perform your role, Tsukasa☆
(Yeah, this is fine...)
(I'm happy that Tsukasa's learning so much and becoming a better actor.)
(So, I should be happy for him as he chases after his dream...)
(There's no time for me to feel sad or lonely because I know the day is coming when we have to go our separate ways...!)
(It's coming, so...)
(Look at me...)
(This is supposed to be a happy moment... I wish I could just accept it.)
It's already this late.
I feel like time's been moving very fast recently.
...
Um, Rui? About Emu...
Yes, something seems to be bothering her.
So you noticed too.
I think a part of her doesn't like how Tsukasa is performing somewhere other than the Wonder Stage.
She didn't seem to be her usual self when you and I mentioned that it could be fun to go elsewhere to learn more about theatre and acting.
I doubt that she's against the idea of us performing elsewhere... I mean, she was all for Tsukasa attending that workshop when he first told us about it.
True...
She even said that she was looking forward to seeing his show at the end.
Then, what's going on...?
This is just my guess...
But I think Emu's starting to see that we won't be able to stay together as we take steps towards making each of our dreams come true.
Oh...
Is that why...?
She's sad about us going our separate ways?
Yes, that's what I suspect.
But that's way down the road, and that's life, I guess.
Your words say one thing, but your face says different.
D-Don't stare at me like that.
For all we know, that time may be coming sooner than we realize...
What...?
Still, this is a tough one...
As much as I'd like to cheer Emu up, there's no clear solution to this problem.
Right...
But we can't just leave her like this.
There has to be something we can do for her.
Yes, what would be best for her...?
<Rui!>
Huh? Len...?
<Oh, Nene's here too!
Sorry for dropping in without any notice!>
<KAITO wants to ask you some directing questions regarding our next show, Rui, so he asked me to come get you.>
<Is something wrong...?>
Yeah...
And we're sorta not sure what to do about it.
Would you mind if we talked to all of you about it? Also, I'll be more than happy to help KAITO...
<Okay!
Then, I'll let the others know!>
<We'll be waiting for you guys in SEKAI!>