Does everyone have a drink ready?
I'm ready!
Ready whenever!
Then, here's to a successful 30th Anniversary Show!
Cheers!
Cheers!
Kamishiro, Otori, you guys did such an amazing job! But I guess this is it for Team Birdie...
Haha! Team Birdie?!
That's the first time I'm hearing this name.
Each of our practices was a great learning experience. It was an honor to be able to perform on stage with all of you.
Likewise! So, let's make the most of this after-party and really have a blast!
Yeah! I wanna chat lots and lots with you guys!
Nice job out there, Kusanagi.
Oh, Nishie...!
Um, you too.
I really loved your Cowardly Canary!
You just kept getting better and better as time went on too. It gave me a huge boost of motivation.
N-No, um...!
You did a really amazing job as the witch, Nishie.
So, if you don't mind...
Can you tell me how you practice for shows?
Of course!
I was actually about to ask you the same thing!
Everyone seems to be enjoying themselves.
Yes.
We've succeeded as a team countless times before, but this feeling never gets old.
Anyway, there are some people I'd like to talk to. You should do the same and enjoy yourself.
I will.
(Now, I can talk to Rui and the others whenever, so I should start by congratulating everyone from the Phoenix Stage...)
Tenma!
Hm?
You did such an amazing job as Rio!
It stung pretty bad when I didn't get the part, but we were all totally blown away by your performance!
Yeah, I felt really conflicted the entire time. A part of me was sad that I didn't get the part, while another part of me was really glad that you were chosen for it.
But we're not letting you hog all the glory next time!
Ah, challenge accepted!
Still, Tenma, you're growing at such an astonishing pace. How did you practice playing your character?
I tried putting myself in Rio's shoes by simulating what his situation was like in real life.
For example, well...
Rio ran around for three days and nights on nothing but water. I wanted to know what that was like, so I ended up skipping several meals...
I see. That explains why you were able to put on such a believable performance...
We'll come up with those kinds of ideas from time to time, but to actually go through with them... I guess that's what sets you apart from the rest of us.
Actually, I struggled to come up with any other ideas regarding this role...
(I probably shouldn't tell them that I actually didn't eat for three days straight.)
What else was there...? Oh, Rio chased the phoenix around, so I practiced by chasing after Robo-Phoenix.
Robo-Phoenix?
That's the robot I made.
Wah?! R-Rui...? How long have you been there...?
I heard you talking when I was pouring myself a drink.
Anyway, would you all like to see it?
Yes, we have this corner to ourselves, so we shouldn't be too much of a bother.
Alright, allow me to introduce...
Robo-Phoenix!
Whoa! It's way bigger than I thought!
I heard that you can make your own robots and drones, Kamishiro, but this is so awesome!
So, how did you practice with this thing exactly? You can give us a taste since we have this corner to ourselves, right?
Yes, of course.
Robo-Phoenix, activate!
Hey, it's flying...!
Now, I had to catch her by doing something like...
This...!
Hey, she dodged you!
I didn't realize she could move so fast!
Grr... This is likely going to be our final game of cat and mouse, so I will catch you!
By the way, Tsukasa, I programmed her to become more elusive each time I thought you were getting too close.
What?! You never said anything about that!
Ah, that was deliberate.
Anyway, she was set to super grandmaster mode the last time you did this.
That name makes it sound impossible to catch her!
But enough talk... Now's my chance!
Close! That was a nice fake!
You can do it, Tenma!
Oh, Nene, look!
Tsukasa's chasing after Robo-Phoenix!
You've gotta be kidding me...
There! No! Got you...!
Oh, now! No, a little to the right!
Actually, let's try catching her together!
Okay! I'll go this way!
Tenma, you attack her straight on!
...!
Got it!
*Roar*
Oh no! Robo-Phoenix is trapped and doesn't know what to do!
Yes! I have you noooow!!!
Yeah! Nice one, Tenma!
No, it was a team effort!
Hehe. Your troupe leader's so full of energy!
Full of energy? More like full of hot air...
(We've had a chance to really get to know the cast of the Phoenix Stage...)
(We've become used to practicing and performing at the Phoenix Stage as well. But that ends today.)
Everyone...
I really appreciate you all agreeing to do a joint performance with us! Thank you very much!
It was an incredible experience and we learned so much. I... We even grew quite a bit as actors...
We look forward to working with you again in the future! I hope you'll have us back sometime!
Thank you very much☆
Thank you very much.
I'll be looking forward to performing with you all again and seeing how you've grown.
Likewise!
(The road to stardom is a long one.)
(But I'll make it as long as I don't give up.)
(I'll keep moving forward, even if it means just taking baby steps! I will become a true star someday...!)