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2021-07-11 “Megashira o Osaeta” Tsutsui Ayame Blog [ENG]

Hello everyone, I’m Tsutsui Ayame.

 The final performance for the stage play 「Megashira o osaeta (I dabbed my eyes)」has been concluded. There were 39 performances. It’s surprising isn’t it. I was shocked again when I heard how many performances we did, it all flew by in the blink of an eye.

(TL Note: I could not find an official name for this stage play and so I decided to use the direct translation of the title)

First, I would like to say that I’m extremely happy that we were able to perform all of our performances under these grave circumstances. I’m overflowing with gratitude.

While I was backstage on standby waiting to come out on stage, I thought that “the feel of the atmosphere, then temperature, the smells, the sounds, everything I could see, I wish I could put it all in a box and take it home with me. I would then keep that box beside me forever.”

It’s really sad that, after being together almost every day for roughly two months, I won’t be able to see everyone anymore. Even just writing this makes me want to cry.

When I received the script, I was full of feelings of anxiety, going to practice was scary, and when since I woke up in the morning, I would feel nervous. The cast were all amazing actors and I kept on thinking over and over again, “I’m not worthy of being here.” However everyone started to become closer and it became a place where I could feel relaxed. I soon started to think “I want to hurry and see everyone again.” It felt like the sense of security that you have at home.

 Double lead actor Shiorin (Akita Shiori san)

Her eyes in the appeal scene pained my heart many times. I think she led me a lot. I’m really happy that we became friends! I want to see her again and have long conversations.

The private tutors Kotoi san and Madam Fumiko always made me laugh. The reassuring Shuko. My father who was overflowing with kindness. The teacher Mr. Sakamoto who worried about me a lot. The old man of the Nakatani Household who always made me feel at ease. Ippei san who was loved by everyone.

“It’s rare for a cast to be this friendly, we’re already like a family.” Said Madam Fumiko’s actress, Moe Edamoto san, about the cast. It made me glad ´`

During the day and night we were most likely playing card games. Sometimes even after a performance we would stay and play cards. Even though everyone was tired, they were still nice. 

Before we would start, for some reason we would huddle up like we do in Nogizaka. We would also remember dance choreography。

The women’s dressing is always lively. In the morning everyone would do radio workouts and would brush our teeth together. There’s no limit to how many good memories I can write about.

I have so many thoughts like “I love everyone, I’m so glad I was able to be here.”

The set, the lighting, the music, the cast, and the two months I spent with everyone was so unbelievably amazing, I’m so glad I was able to be here as Sugiyama Ryo.

I have a dream that I can one day work with everyone again, I’ll do my best. If I say “ahhh, I miss everyone.” It will never be over. Lol

I will cherish all those happy memories, when I can’t hold back anymore, I’ll look back at all the pictures and letters that you wrote.

Well, well, well I guess I’ll end it here.

This was Tsutsui Ayame.

https://blog.nogizaka46.com/ayame.tsutsui/2021/07/062529.php