Okay, here you are.

It's still hot, so be careful.

Thanks!

What's a movie without popcorn, right?!

Len, hurry!

Do I really need to be here for this screening...?

Oh, quit acting all embarrassed!

You're the lead, so you should sit and be proud of your work♪

An, the projector's ready to go!

Okay!

Then, let's start while all the food's still warm!

Today's screening of “The Wandering Cook: A Post-Apocalyptic Tale of Gourmet Martial Arts” begins... Now!

“Far in the future...

A series of disasters has led humanity to the brink of extinction...”

“Huff... Huff...

I'm almost home...”

Look, it's An!

(Hehe...

I thought my heart was gonna explode when we showed this at the gym.)

(It was the first time having so many people see my face up on the big screen like that.)

(But I feel a lot better about it now after hearing them say the film was really good...)

“I'm just a humble cook...”

Cool...!

Akito's got some serious acting chops!

And the stunts look so real.

You can hardly tell that they're using a double.

“Mom...”

(Oh, this is my big scene...)

“I want things to be like they were before... I want to see you smiling again...”

(I sing a song in the hopes that my mom's sickness goes away...)

“♪............——”

“♪———— ♪————”

Wow... This singing is...

“And so, the Wandering Cook resumed his journey to help those in need of good food.”

“He would venture back into the wastes, but a figure kept watching over him. The girl as she awaited his return.”

“Goodbye, Mr. Cook.”

I was so staggered during the climax, Akito! Was that you doing all your own stunts?!

That part when you got surrounded felt so real! I couldn't believe what I was seeing!

Well, I'm glad you all enjoyed it.

An even sang a wonderful song.

I was so surprised at first since it wasn't anything like what you normally sing.

I agree. It was like I was hearing that girl sing instead of you, An.

R-Really?! Then, mission accomplished!

Congratulations, An!

I didn't know you had this sort of talent!

Haha! I really appreciate the compliments!

But I have to say...

That was only possible because of our amazing director.

The director? Oh, you mean Kusanagi...?

Yeah!

She gave me so many awesome pointers for singing while acting.

She taught me how to stay in character while singing, and helped me figure out what the girl should be feeling during the song.

Also... She showed me how she'd sing that song if she were playing the girl.

So, based on her example, I tried singing that song as best I could.

I really didn't know what it meant to sing in character at first... But trying something new ended up being so much fun.

I see...

She certainly sounds like a wonderful director.

I'm so happy for you, An!

Thanks!

*Sigh*

Shooting our own film was so awesome!

I really wanna make another one together sometime.

Without me as the lead next time...

Hehe.

But I'm so glad this ended up becoming such a wonderful memory for you two.

Me too!