*Nod*
Okay, we're all finished stretching and warming up our voices.
And I couldn't ask to be in better physical condition. Also...
Right! Check!
Left! Check!
Front! Check!
Tsukasa Tenma is at 12,000%!
Now, onwards! To the Phoenix Stage!!!
Yeeeah!!!
Vroom! Vrooom!!!
I think it's about time for me to buy a pair of earplugs...
Hehe. You two are much more excited than usual today.
Of course we are!
After all, today...
We finally get to discuss our joint performance with the cast of the Phoenix Stage!
We've been given a golden opportunity to grow as a troupe, so we absolutely should try to make the most of it!
(Still...
I really wasn't expecting such an opportunity.)
You want us to do a show with the cast of the Phoenix Stage...?!
Wh-Why this all of a sudden...?
Just the other day, the decision was made to put on a “30th Anniversary Show” at the Phoenix Stage.
And if you were to be a part of it, I'm sure it'd attract just that much more attention.
Between your night shows and ambassadorial performances, you've essentially become our flagship troupe.
Which means...
You wish for us to make this performance as spectacular as possible, yes?!
But to think, a show to celebrate its 30th anniversary... The Phoenix Stage is much older than I realized.
Yes, the Phoenix Stage was built not too long after this park was founded...right around the time I was born.
Wow, it has been here for a while...
This joint performance should also be a good opportunity for all of you.
Especially since the Phoenix Stage is a renowned venue that even other parks like to keep an eye on. I guarantee that it will be worth your while.
I'm sure you'll be able to take a big step forward as actors.
...!
(Wait, is this because...?)
And it wouldn't have to be ambassadorial performances. I am simply asking for more opportunities to do shows at different locations. How does that sound?
(Is this their response to what I said about performing at different locations with other troupes...?)
Yes, the members of the Phoenix Stage's cast are all top-notch...
Yeah... And they helped us a ton when we were putting together our night show. They even led the other troupes by telling them what needed to be done...
And of course, Seiryuin is a major asset.
In terms of acting and performing, I believe you'll all agree with me when I say that she's a cut above everyone else.
She's even been asked to join ArcLand in the past, and is so well acquainted with Asahi Genbu that they discuss acting on a regular basis.
Wh-What?!
Sakurako's friends with Asahi?!
Yes.
They seem to have first acted together when they were little. That appears to be when they first met.
In other words, great talent attracts great talent...!
To be fair, Seiryuin isn't alone when it comes to possessing talent.
Because the Phoenix Stage has been around for so long, the cast has been able to develop a wide array of practice techniques. On top of that, they're all very hardworking. Working alongside them should be a good experience for you.
Yes, that's true...
(The cast members of the Phoenix Stage are all very good, with Seiryuin at the top. They're able to reliably put on compelling performances without any excess, if that's what you'd call it...)
(If I can learn to do what they're able to, I may be able to grow even more as an actor.)
(Then, there's no reason to refuse this offer!)
Emu, Nene, Rui...
I'm hoping that...
Hehe. Say no more, Tsukasa.
Yeah!
I'm all for it!!!
Me too. I wanna give it a try...
All of you...!
Then, we accept!
Wonderlands×Showtime will gladly join the Phoenix Stage in celebrating its 30th anniversary!
Wonderful...
Then, I'll let them know right away.
This show means a lot to them as well, so try not to get in their way, okay?
Of course!
We promise to put on an incredible performance!
That's good to hear.
Well then, do your best.
We will!
Oh...!
Also, um...
Thank you very much!!!
(I've been hoping to perform with other actors in order to grow more...)
(But following the conclusion of our ambassadorial performances, as a cast member of Phoenix Wonderland, I thought I'd only be able to by participating in workshops and such.)
(I really wasn't expecting this.
I honestly don't know how to thank Keisuke and Shosuke...)
(I must make the most of this opportunity! I must grow again like I did with Thorpe and when we performed with Asahi!)
Today, your joint practices officially begin. I'm sure the others will be here soon.
Thank you for agreeing to do this, Seiryuin.
There's no need to thank me.
I made the decision to have them join us because I want us to put on the best performance we possibly can.
I would've refused to perform alongside anyone lesser, even if such a request came from you two.
I guess that part of you is never going to change.
I'd be lying if I said that I didn't have a personal stake in this...
I adore Phoenix Wonderland, and they actually succeeded in saving it.
Which is why I want them to join us for this show.
Just like you two.
I see...
Excuse me... Sorry for interrupting, but do you have a moment?
Oh, is something the matter?
I'd like to discuss some things about that large prop we're going to purchase...
I see...
I'm sorry.
I'll need to excuse myself here.
Of course.
We hope you'll make the 30th Anniversary Show a good one.
We will.
I, Sakurako Seiryuin, vow to put on the best performance that you've ever seen!
As dependable as ever...
Yes, to think that she's already the face of the Phoenix Stage at her age...
And that she seems to have a pretty good idea what we're thinking.
Right...
For now, we've succeeded in buying some time by getting them to be a part of the 30th Anniversary Show.
However...
We won't be able to keep this up forever.
...
Shosuke, are you free later this evening?
Hm... I'm not, but I'll make time. For our sake, we need them to stay here for as long as possible...
While we consider the future...
I agree...