Okay, I've finished reviewing everything I learned when I was with my children's theatre group.

From how to project my voice to maintaining a good posture... In hindsight, going back through this notebook was a really good idea.

I feel like keeping the fundamentals in mind is going to help me hit even higher notes when I sing.

But...

(Tsukasa's grown so much more...

There's no way this alone will help me catch up to him.)

I wish I could do more...

Also, everyone who performed alongside Tsukasa was really famous.

He said that they worked on their fundamentals before putting them into practice... I'd love to hear what his fellow attendees have to say.

Like what they keep in mind while acting, which techniques they use and the roles they've played in the past...

I'd love to talk to them...

But...

Why don't you just ask him...?

What? But...that feels like cheating.

He's already taught us so much in the name of making the world of theatre a better place...

I mean, we're not talking about what he learned here. We're talking about having him tell us what he discussed with his fellow attendees.

Having him reveal that to us...

It's like we're just benefitting from all his hard work, you know...?

Hmm...

To be fair, Tsukasa does have a talent for making friends quickly. Not only that, he often becomes the center of attention before we know it.

Meanwhile, Nene, your shyness tends to prevent you from doing so unless you're given a golden opportunity.

...

You didn't have to say that...

Hehe. Sorry, I suppose that was a bit mean.

Regardless, everyone has their strong and weak points. This isn't something that you can resolve overnight, so you really don't need something like that hanging over your head.

However, if it's bothering you that much, you need only start working on fixing that part of you.

But...

I'm not saying that you're not making an effort to, Nene. I'm just saying that Tsukasa's good at interacting with others, so why not lean on him a little...?

Honestly, it'd be a waste to let such a good learning opportunity go to waste.

Especially since Tsukasa's going out of his way to show us what he was taught.

Oh...

(He's right. After each day of his workshop, he's been telling us all about what he learned and the discussions he had with everyone else...)

Yeah, I sorta do want him to tell me more about what he talked about with the other attendees...

Thanks for the advice, Rui.

You're welcome.

By the way, Tsukasa's usually in this classroom about now.

What? You want me to ask him now...? I mean... I'm not sure I'm ready to...

Ah, Rui, Nene!

What brings you two here?!

Eep!

Ah, Tsukasa, good morning.

M-Morning...

Hm? Is something the matter, Nene?

Oh... Um...

Th-The thing is, Tsukasa...

Um... Would you mind telling us more about the other people who attended your workshop?

Like how they practiced and what roles they played in the past... I-If you're allowed to tell us. You don't have to if you can't...

Ah, I was wondering what you were going to ask. Is that it?!

Of course! For future reference, I asked quite a lot about how they liked to get into character!

Oh, there's the bell.

We'll have to pick this back up during lunch or at a later time.

Oh, in that case...

Why don't we wait until Emu's also with us? I'm sure she'll want to hear all about what you heard.

Good point. Then, we'll continue this discussion when we're at the Wonder Stage! I'll see you both later!

That worked out pretty well, Nene.

Yeah...

Thanks, Rui.

Hehehe. You're welcome.