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A3! Backstage Story Translation - Sakyo Furuichi SSR - Today’s Star: Nine - Part 1

Izumi: Hmm… Okay, finished!

Sakyo: Are you finally done?

Izumi: Sakyo-san! You’re still awake?

Sakyo: I should be asking you that. Geez… Working this late’s not good for your health.

Izumi: I’m sorry. I was thinking of just doing some of the paperwork, but before I knew it, I got so focused I lost track of time…

Izumi: (I guess Sakyo-san came to check on me because he was worried.)

Izumi: I’m sorry.

Sakyo: … You don’t need to apologize.

Izumi: Okay. By the way…

Sakyo: Ah?

Izumi: The results for your side character survey are out.

Sakyo: Oi, you can tell me about that tomorrow, or the day after, even.

Izumi: That’s true, but I was kind of looking forward to this survey’s results, and they made for a nice change of pace.

Sakyo: How are you using work as a breather from work… Guess there was no point in worrying.

Izumi: It wasn't just so I'd take a break, of course.

Izumi: These past months, I’ve felt like everyone who had their role chosen had a lot of concerns about them.

Sakyo: … We need to dig deeper into the role than when it was just a supporting role, after all.

Izumi: Yes. That’s why I wanted to compile the results as quickly as possible so you could all start preparing early.

Izumi: I thought that if you had as much time as possible, you’d be able to think it through to your heart’s content.

Sakyo: … So, what’s my role?

Izumi: Nine from “Stranger”, the second performance.

Sakyo: Nine…

Izumi: Did you think a more recent role would be chosen?

Sakyo: I did think roles that are more fresh in people’s minds would get more attention.

Sakyo: But I’m grateful a role I played so long ago is still loved to this day.

Izumi: I understand. But still, all your roles are quite popular. It was a pretty close vote.

Izumi: It’s proof of just how many people are watching and supporting you, Sakyo-san.

Sakyo: … You’re right.

Sakyo: Minagi will be writing the story this time too, obviously, but have you told him the results already?

Izumi: Yes. He’s planning it out already, I believe.

Sakyo: I see.

Sakyo: …

Izumi: (I’m sure Sakyo-san will consult Tsuzuru-kun even without me telling him to do so.)

Sakyo: Got it. Thanks. You should clean up and head to bed, too.

Izumi: Okay! Good night, Sakyo-san.

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Sakyo: Minagi, did Director-san tell you my survey’s results?

Tsuzuru: Yes, she did. I figured you’d come to discuss it with me.

Tsuzuru: Let’s get straight to the point; Sakyo-san, what kinda story would you like to see?

Sakyo: I thought about it overnight, and I’d say fans would want to see how Nine was created, or what happened to him after the story.

Sakyo: Thing is, I think leaving Nine’s ending as is is good ‘cause it gives everyone room to imagine the continuation for themselves.

Tsuzuru: …

Sakyo: So, if possible, I’d like you to write a story about Nine’s creation.

Tsuzuru: I got it.

Sakyo: But you’re the playwright here. You can write whatever you want. I’ll simply act that out.

Tsuzuru: Good to know I’ve got your trust. I’ll do my best.

Sakyo: I’ll be looking forward to it.

part 1 | part 2 | part 3