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mikadosekimura · 3 months ago

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The Grand GREATEST SHOW

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Ryuji Korekuni, Mikado Sekimura, Goshi Kaneshiro and Tomohisa Kitakado accept an audition for a stage play. While meeting up together to read the script, they deicide which roles to each take, however-

01 STAFF MEETING ROOM

A&R: Everyone, even though you’re all busy thank you for taking the time to come here.

Ryuji: It’s fine. It’s about work right?

Mikado: The Prince, Kore-san, Kane-san and me?

It doesn’t seem like it would be for a variety show.

Tomohisa: A&R, what kind of work is it?

A&R: This time, we will have you all participate in a stage audition.

Goshi: An audition for a stage play?

A&R: Yes. There’s more details in the materials I’ve given you. This stage production is directed by this director and is attracting a lot of attention.

Ryuji: Tomo, this guy is!

A&R: Do you know of him?

Tomohisa: Mhn. Me and Ryuji went to see a play by this director the other day. I was surprised by how many innovative productions there were.

Ryuji: Tickets were really popular and hard to get ahold of~

Goshi: He’s been featured in a lot of TV and magazines recently.

Mikado: Oya, Kane-san knows about it too.

Goshi: Yeah. From what I saw in his interviews, he seemed like an interesting guy.

I would love to work with him if given the chance.

Mikado: I see. I believe he became famous from directing underground performances.

The whole production was so detailed that it was hard to believe it was just a stage, it created a grand space.

Because of his high expectations, he’s very strict in his criticism and some actors seem to avoid him.

Goshi: If you’re making something you’re passionate about, it only makes sense to be particular about it like that.

Tomohisa: I’m honoured to have this chance to work with him.

Ryuji: A&R, do you already have the audition script?

A&R: Yes, it’s here.

Tomohisa: Since we're here, why don’t we do a little reading together?

Goshi: Yeah, I still have some time before my next job. I’m good.

Mikado: I don’t mind either! I want to read it as soon as possible. I’m also curious to see what the script is like.

Ryuji: I’ll participate as well.

Tomohisa: Then it’s settled. A&R, can we keep this room rented out?

A&R: It’s okay. I have something else to attend to. Please excuse me, but I’ll leave it up to you all.

Ryuji: Okay~ Let’s get started.

A&R: (Fufu, everyone, they seem really motivated. I hope the auditions go well……)

KITAKORE’S APARTMENT

A&R: Thankyou for all of your hard work. I have the materials here for your next job.

Ryuji: Thank you, A&R.

Mikado: Kane-san, your line here……

Goshi: You’re right…… Maybe it’s best to wait a little longer here.

A&R: Ah, Everyone is here.

Ryuji: Mn, we’re all practicing for the audition.

A&R: That’s how it is. I’ll leave all of the documents here so you can check them out later.

Tomohisa: Thank you.

A&R: (I wonder what practice is like with these 4… but I’d probably get in the way if I stayed here…..)

Tomohisa: That’s right, A&R.

I'd like to hear A&R’s opinions as well. If you have time I would be happy if you could stay and watch our performance.

Right? (winks)

A&R: (Maybe the expression on my face accidentally showed how much I wanted to watch……)

Ryuji: Ah, good idea. Since you’ve come all this way why don’t you watch a little?

A&R: Well, I’ll take you up on your offer and take a little look.

02 KITAKORE’S APARTMENT

Mikado: Now, It’s finally my turn.

[ HAHAHA! I certainly got the jewels! It gives me no greater joy than to see the look of regret on your face, Mr. Holmes!!]

Tomohisa: Mhn, Mikado is really good at this.

Ryuji: Even though the dialogue is unique, it doesn’t feel strange when Mika says it.

Mikado: Thankyou very much.

Ryuji: Mika is the only one of us who’s managed to grasp the role of the phantom thief to this extent.

I don’t feel like Holmes or Phantom Thief suit me particularly.

Tomohisa: Both of them do have very strong personalities.

A&R: But each of you had something that you liked.

Goshi: Well, the role of the phantom thief will definitely be Sekimura.

He has the right atmosphere.

Mikado: We don’t know that yet. Besides every role is worth playing, I’m intrigued to see what happens.

A&R: Come to think of it, what roles are you all planning to take?

Tomohisa: I’m going to any role that come my way, but I can’t decide which one I want to choose.

Goshi: I’m the same as Kitakado.

Ryuji: I’m going to take Holmes. It seems interesting.

Mika will pick Phantom Thief right?

Mikado: That’s right. For now, that’s what I’m planning.

A&R: I’m sure you’ll all do fine. I’m looking forward to the audition!

Ryuji: Yea! I’ll definitely pass, so look forward to it!

STAFF MEETING ROOM

Yashamaru: Everyone’s here.

I’m going to announce the results of the auditions, the results are……

Congratulations! Everyone has passed~!

Ryuji: Well, I had a good feeling about it so I wasn’t worried.

Tomohisa: Fufu, you say that, but you were all nervous until we were called out today.

Ryuji: Is that so...

Goshi: So? What about the roles?

Yashamaru: Yes yes, I’ll announce it now. Goshi will play Watson and Tomo will play The Jeweller.

Tomohisa: So that means the Phantom Thief and Holmes are……

Yahsamaru: Mikado will be Holmes. He’s usually lazy but he has sharp reasoning skills. His unique personality is what makes him stand out.

Ryuji: Eh? Then I’m……

Yashamaru: Yes, Ryu-chan is the Phantom Thief.

During the day-time he hides his true identity and delivers mail, but at night he elegantly evades his pursuers and steals jewels. He’s the main star of the play.

A&R: (Since Ryuji-kun was Holmes and Mikado-san was the Phantom Thief, they cast them as the opposite roles?)

Goshi: Isn’t it the other way around? I thought Sekimura would be the Phantom Thief.

Mikado: This is unexpected for me too!

Tomohisa: I wonder if there’s some plan behind it?

Ryuji: …..Well, It’s a surprising casting. I suppose it's common at auditions.

Yashamaru: A&R-chan, that’s all. Please take care of these 4 B-PRO members for me.

A&R: Yes! Of course

Mikado: A&R-san, Let’s work hard together.

A&R: Of course, Let’s work hard!

Yashamaru: Oh, and! Ryu-chan is the leader. I’ll leave the media relations to you.

If you succeed, B-Project will become more well known. Not to pressure you, but do your best♪

Tomohisa: I’m sure Ryuji will be able to lead the group well.

Goshi: Well, we’re counting on you.

Mikado: I’ll be happy to help you out too, so please let me know, Chairperson.

Ryuji: Yea, Leave it to me!

03 PRACTICE ROOM

A&R: (I heard that the script for this performance has finally arrived and that the 4 of them are practicing together, so I brought some snacks……)

Ryuji: [I have the gem! It gives me no greater joy than to see the regret on your face, Mr. Holmes!!]

……sorry, can we do that one more time?

Mikado: Yes, of course. Let’s start from the conversation between the phantom thief and Holmes from the previous scene.

A&R: (Ryuji-kun, it seems like this is difficult for you.)

Tomohisa: ……A&R, can I ask you something?

What did you think of Ryuji’s acting just now?

A&R: Right……somehow it doesn’t quite seem like Ryuji-kun.

Tomohisa: Mhn. It seems like it’s difficult for him. I was talking to Goshi about it, but maybe he’s feeling pressure since he’s the leader?

A&R: It seems to be that way……

Goshi: Practice has only just started. You’re worrying too much.

A&R: Yes… …Ah, that’s right. I brought a gift for you all. Please feel free to eat them during breaks.

Tomohisa: Thank you A&R, you’re a big help.

It seems like Ryuji is at a dead end, should we take a break for a moment?

Both of you, A&R has brought you some treats, let’s take a break now.

Mikado: Thank you very much for taking care of me even during stage lessons.

A&R: No, it’s no problem at all.

Ryuji: Ah! I was curious about the sweets here♪

Thank you A&R.

I’ll dig in……. Mmmn, delicious!

Tomohisa: Fufu, Ryuji, there’s some cream on you

……here, I got it.

Ryuji: Thank you, Tomo.

A&R: If you’d like please feel free to have some hot tea or coffee.

Mikado: You’re always here to take care of us.

I feel relieved when A&R-san is here, Isn’t that right? Kane-san

Goshi: Aah? Why are you asking me?

Mikado: That’s because Kane-san is eating it all in silence! Did you think to say thank you properly?

You have to learn to always express your gratitude in words. Otherwise the other person won’t understand you?

Goshi: Shut up! Who do you think you are!

Ryuji: …….yup, breaks over.

Tomohisa: Hm, are you going back to practice already?

Ryuji: Well, I had an idea I wanted to put into practice……

Ah, everyone can take it easy.

Tomohisa: Understood, I’ll take you up on that offer. If you need anything let me know.

Ryuji: Yea! The next scene is the last one where everyone appears together, so save your energy.

A&R: (Ryuji-kun, he’s gone……)

Goshi: ……Hey, is it really okay to let him go alone?

Tomohisa: Mmn, If I followed him here, he would end up blaming himself for making everyone accompany him to practice.

I think we should wait and see until Ryuji says something.

Mikado: Tuunk! The trust and affection that comes from being in the same unit…….I can feel the bond between Kitakore again.

Goshi: If you say so, I’ll leave it to you.

……but, if it keeps going like this, will we make it to the end?

Tomohisa: You're right……

A&R: (I guess everyone is worried about him after all…… I’ll keep my eye on Ryuji-kun too.)

04 BACKSTAGE

A&R: (Rehearsals for the play have finally begun. I couldn't make time to come. I hope everyone is okay?)

Mikado: Ah, A&R-san, you came.

A&R: Everyone, is practice going well?

Mikado: Of course!

……is what I would like to say, however…….

Staff: Sorry, we’re going to change the direction once more, so please arrange another meeting for later.

Goshi: Again?

A&R: Are there that many changes to the production?

Mikado: It’s been like this ever since rehearsals started, It’s like he’s changing his mind everyday……

Ryuji: I was somewhat prepared for this though.

Mikado: The attention to the details is stronger than I expected it to be. I think that shows how great of a performance they want it to be.

Ryuji: But, I’m a bit worried with the instructions changing everyday like this.

The first day is almost here……

Goshi: That’s right, there’s still a lot of criticism as eyebrows says.

A&R: Eh!? Is that so?

Mikado: The way they point things out is vague, as if they wish for us to find the answer ourselves……

Ryuji: That’s…. Well, It can’t be helped since he’s the director. In fact if you’re not strict enough you can’t put on a good show, right?

A&R: (Ryuji-kun, I wonder if he’s okay……)

LATER

Staff: Thank you for your hard work today!

Today’s practice is now over.

A&R: Everyone, Thank you for your hard work.

I’ll arrange a ride back to the apartment.

Tomohisa: Thank you, A&R.

A&R: Huh……? Ryuji-kun is……

Tomohisa: ……He’s still practicing.

Mikado: Kore-san, It seems like he’s really worried about his acting.

A&R: Um, I wonder if there’s anything we can do……

Tomohisa: Hmm, that’s right……

In this situation you have to deal with it yourself

But, when I’m watching from the side-lines, sometimes I wonder if Ryujis role as the Phantom Thief has fallen apart.

Mikado: That’s right, it seems like it’s difficult to act. If there’s anything that’s bothering him I hope that he'd tell us……

Goshi: We’ve been practicing so much lately we don’t even have time to.

A&R: (Everyone seems to understand Ryuji-kun extremely well, looking at things objectively, but…… it seems like they don’t even have time to talk)

(Ah, that’s right.)

If that’s the case tomorrow night, why don’t you all go have dinner together, and have sushi with the 4 of you?

If you could talk at length there, we might be able to help Ryuji-kun.

Mikado: A nice idea! Since rehearsals have begun in earnest, let’s deepen our relationship.

Goshi: A stage performance wouldn’t work if all the actors were out of sync with each other. I guess it’s good to do it every once in a while?

Tomohisa: Well, shall we eat at our place?

A&R: Thankyou very much!

I’ll arrange the food!

05 KITAKORE’S APARTMENT

Mikado: Waa, what delicious looking dishes!

Ah, I also brought along a Mamirin DVD just in case, shall I play it?

Goshi: Absolutely no way.

Mikado: Oya oya, Kane-san. Are you scared because you know if you watch it you’ll become obsessed?

There’s nothing to be afraid of, come on, open the forbidden door!

Goshi: Pack it in already! What you’re saying doesn’t make sense!

Tomohisa: Hahaha. Those two are the same as always. Holmes who manipulates those around him and Watson who is reliable.

Mikado: Since you mention it, that may be true.

Goshi: Maybe the director decided our roles based on our usual selves.

Ryuji: Our usual selves……?

A&R: Ryuji-kun, is something the matter?

Ryuji: Ah, sorry for speaking suddenly. It’s just……

It felt like a mystery to me, but now I feel like I understand it all of a sudden.

Mikado: You understand now?

Ryuji: Yeah, that’s why I didn’t feel comfortable with the Phantom Thief until now.

This whole time, It wasn’t going well.

'I can’t play the role of Phantom Thief that everyone wants me to play.'

……I was worried about that.

But that was because I was trying to ‘act’ in a weird way.

A&R: Was trying to act……?

Ryuji: Mmn, it’s embarrassing but……

I feel like,

I’ve been trying to become the Phantom Thief that Mika played.

Goshi: Ah-, It’s true that when we were reading through the script, I thought that Sekimura was the perfect fit for the role.

Ryuji: I thought so too.

So what the audience would want to see is that kind of Phantom Thief

Is what I assumed……

Tomohisa: So that’s why it seemed hard to do.

Goshi: The fact that they cast you means that the director's idea of Sekimura’s Phantom Thief is different than he imagined, no matter how you look at it.

What the director wants to see means that you were what’s expected of the Phantom Thief.

Ryuji: Expected of me……

Mikado: Honestly, I thought Kore-san was more suited for the Phantom Thief.

For a long time it’s been said that Phantom Thieves are cat-like,

So when we received the roles, It made sense to me.

Tomohisa: Mn, I think Ryuji’s usual quirky and bold personality makes him the perfect fit for the role of the Phantom Thief.

So if Ryuji plays the role in the way that suits him, I’m sure he’ll become the most fascinating Phantom Thief.

Ryuji: ……Thanks, everyone.

I guess I’ve been overthinking it too much up until now.

I’m glad I was able to speak with everyone at length like this and hear everyone else’s views.

I’ll show you my very own Phantom Thief!

A&R: (Thank goodness. Ryuji-kun looks relieved.)

BACKSTAGE

Ryuji: [Hehe, That’s a pity Holmes! I’ll be taking this jewel♪]

A&R: (Ryuji-kun, you look so lively.)

Tomohisa: A&R, good work.

A&R: Good work today. Ryuji-kun looks like he’s gotten over it.

Tomohisa: Aah, It seems like Ryuji got a hold of the role.

His acting skills are already great, so I knew that if he could just get past the parts that were bothering him, he could do it……

Now we're all struggling to keep up.

Goshi: Geez, eyebrows keeps throwing out his opinions and we end up discussing the direction late into the night.

It’s unbearable.

Tomohisa: Huh? Wasn’t it Goshi who was having a heated argument with the director yesterday?

Goshi: Ugh, so annoying.

A&R: Is that how it is.

Ryuji: ……Hey! You two, can I ask your opinion?

Tomohisa: A&R, sorry, I’ll be back in a bit.

A&R: Yes, take care!

06 PHOTO STUDIO

Reporter: I heard you’re busy rehearsing for a new play. How is it going?

Ryuji: Yes, it’s true. But the more I practice, I can see that the stage is gradually approaching completion.

It’s been fun.

Reporter: I see. Did you feel any pressure as the chairperson?

Ryuji: Yes, a little. But It’s a piece that’s been created through discussions between the members and director.

I think this will be a work that we can release with confidence.

Reporter: I’m looking forward to it~

Finally please give a message to the readers of this article.

Ryuji: In this play I take on a variety of challenges as the Phantom Thief.

It’s going to be the most exciting stage performance you’ve ever seen, so please come and view it!

I’ll steal everyone's heart’s too♪

DRESSING ROOM

Ryuji: Everyone, good job on the first day of the show!

Tomohisa: Good work today.

A full house at the opening is a great start.

A&R: Because of the interview Ryuji-kun did, It seems like a lot of the audience were interested.

Ryuji: Yatta! You think so? It was worth all the publicity I did as the chairperson.

Tomohisa: Ryuji really has the power to attract people.

Ryuji: Yes, yes.

Mikado: It seems to be well received by those who had watched the dress rehearsal.

Goshi: Also, the reaction from the audience today wasn’t bad.

A&R: Yes, people are already posting their thoughts on SNS, everyone is raving about it!

Ryuji: ……Everyone, A&R too. Thanks.

Goshi: What's this about?

Ryuji: To be honest I was a bit worried at first……

But thanks to everyone I think we were able to put on the best performance possible.

Mikado: At first I also felt like I was holding everyone back.

Ryuji: Un, It’s a good experience to have though.

Until now, I’ve had to deal with a lot of things on my own, but I realised that sometimes it’s better to ask for advice.

Above all, it was reassuring to know that I have friends that I can talk to.

Mikado: …..I thought so. That discussion we had at dinner was a good opportunity.

Goshi: Since then, we’ve been talking face to face every night.

Tomohisa: Thanks to that, we were able to understand each other.

Mikado: That’s right. I’ve come to understand what each of us thinks about our roles.

That’s why I can now respond to sudden ad-libs and I can get into the role in my head, and when I receive ad-libs I feel like the role is coming into its own.

Ryuji: Yes yes! I once again realised that the stage is a living thing.

Acting is really fun.

Tomohisa: Fufu, that’s right.

Ryuji: The show only started today, but I think it will continue to evolve.

Goshi: Yeah, today’s performance brought in some new challenges.

Mikado: We can still improve more!

Ryuji: ……All right, I’ll keep going until the final performance!

Everyone: Yeah–!

★ 'Eyebrows' is the name that Goshi calls Ryuji sometimes ★ I would recommend reading the card stories for this event as they add extra context. I will link them below as they are translated.

Mikado Sekimura's SSR - Great Detective

Tomohisa Kitakado SR - Jeweller

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