Now, since our table reads have been going so smoothly, I should start working on effects and such.

First, the scene where our hero pulls out the sword.

It's a key part of the opening sequence, so it needs to captivate and draw our audience in somehow... Not only that...

Hehe. I'll need to think of some things that will do Tsukasa's wonderful acting justice.

(Still, him attending a workshop...)

(He's always been very passionate about learning what he can about acting. Especially considering how he's been trying to get real-world experience by working as an extra and such.)

(So, I had a feeling that he'd eventually want to attend one of these someday...)

(Tsukasa's doing everything he can to make his dream come true.)

(Nene and Emu also seem to have their own thoughts about it...)

And I...

(I'm still trying to find a way for us to all make our dreams come true together.)

(However...)

(I may have less time than I realize...)

No...

Right now, I need to come up with ideas for our show.

Perhaps I should give this a little break...

Oh, it's awfully quiet...

It is pretty late. The others might be asleep already.

(I was hoping I could talk to someone to put my mind at ease...)

But I suppose I should also get some sleep so I can get up early to continue working...

Huh? Hey, it's Rui!

Oh, you're right. Good evening, Rui.

MEIKO, Luka, pardon the intrusion.

I didn't realize that you two were still awake.

Oh, Luka can't seem to fall asleep because she slept a little too much during the day.

But it was so nice during the day. I couldn't not sleep...

Oh, you...

Still, it did lead to us running into Rui.

Speaking of which, you came all by yourself. Did something happen?

Oh, she's right. And you seem a little down...

It's nothing serious.

I suppose my emotions have been distracting me from focusing on my directing work.

So, I thought coming here to talk to someone would do me some good.

Your emotions?

Actually, more like my own interests.

I see... That sounds complicated. I'll try not to pry too much.

Yes, it really is...

Emotions are so complicated and can be so troublesome at times.

Humans have developed the ability to think logically, but are unable to fully control their emotions.

There are even times when one becomes completely overwhelmed by them...

If only someone else were able to help put a lid on them.

Rui...

Don't worry...

I won't be so irresponsible as to force anyone to think for me or anything.

But I do apologize for dropping this on you two so suddenly. I should head back and...

“When someone's going through a hard time, you should take on that burden for them.”

Huh...?

Hehe. It's something KAITO says from time to time. Unfortunately, I'm not very good at that.

KAITO said that...?

Yes, he has a knack for coming up with solutions for other people's problems. As a result, he tends to spend quite a lot of time thinking of what to do for them.

Conversely, he gets very anxious whenever we decide to simply look out for them from a distance.

I sometimes have to firmly remind him that getting worked up like that is only going to make Rin and Len worry.

KAITO getting scolded?

I'm having a hard time imagining that...

However, I understand how he feels since he wants to always see everyone smiling.

So, feel free to reach out to us whenever you like!

Although we can't completely take on your burdens, we'll be more than happy to be a shoulder to cry on, or help think of solutions!

I see. Thank you, MEIKO, Luka.

I'm already feeling much better after speaking with you two.

Hehe. That's wonderful to hear.

Again, you're welcome to visit whenever you like!

Yes, I appreciate it.

For now, I'll see you later.