And come to think of it, Hinata does have to be in-sync with his brother a lot on stage. He's totally perfected the whole impersonating someone else thing.
Hinata
Yup, that's right! There's no one better at Yuta-kun acting than his very own brother, after all. But that's totally different than completely transforming into someone else though.
Tomoya
Buchou said something like that too! Like you can't completely transform into the character just by reading the script
※Buchou means club president, club leader, head of the (school) club
Tomoya
You need to dig deep into the heart of the character, and then assimilate completely into the role.
Tomoya
I know it'll be hard, but I'll do my best! Just watch me, I'm totally going to transform into "a girl who disguises herself as a boy"!
Tomoya
After all, I will be standing on the same stage as Hokuto senpai. I can't make him look like a fool out there by giving a bad performance.
Hajime
We're here to support you, Tomoya-kun. If there's any way I can help, please tell me.
Hajime
...but while you're trying to transform into your role, please don't forget about your own self, okay? You can be unstable like that sometimes, so I'm worried.
Tomoya
It'll be fine....! I know that a stage is a stage, so no matter what role I play, I'll always be me when I return to the real world!
Tomoya
Plus I know the Hajime, who's known me forever, is waiting for me on the sidelines ♪
Hokuto
...........................
Natsume
Why the long face, Hokke-kun ♪
Hokuto
......Sakasaki. How many times do I have to tell you, stop calling me Hokke.
Natsume
Eeh~? You let Baru-kun call you that. Why? Is he special?
Natsume
We're friends, aren't we? You should at least give me permission to call you by your nickname♪
Hokuto
When exactly did we become friends....? And just so you know, I tell Akehoshi to not call me Hokke too....You have no idea how many times I've told him.
Hokuto
Seriously, that guy just doesn't listen to people.
Natsume
Right. It's people that Baru-kun doesn't listen to.
Natsume
But if it's something that you seriously desired in your heart, you know he would actually listen to you.
Natsume
Because in his eyes, you are a special human being, who's on equal footing.
Hokuto
....anyway, what do you want, Sakasaki ? You don't usually get entangled in normal human affairs....or rather, you just completely ignore people who ask you for help.
Natsume
That's 'cause I am a free spirit, I decide what I want to do with my own time.
Natsume
It's like they say, time is money. Forcefully taking other people's time is larceny.
Hokuto
I see you're as good as ever at making up excuses.
Hokuto
Anyway, I don't know what you need, but I'm eating right now. As grandma says, talking to people while they're eating is bad manners.
Natsume
Ahaha, don't be so cold to me. We're classmates, aren't we? Let's be friends♪
Hokuto
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Natsume
Hmph, ignoring me, huh? Even if you cover your ears and avert your eyes, you know it's pointless, That's the power of black magic. ....And here I am delivering a message to you from Wataru-niisan.
Natsume
It seems that Tomoya-kun is challenging the inescapable method acting practice. So you need to be there to help his training.
Hokuto
I know that already, I don't need you to come here to tell me that. Besides, Tomoya is a tough kid, I trust that he'll be able to overcome this training by himself.
Natsume
And you were weak, and so you flinched from it.
Hokuto
.......That was when I was a first year. I completely grasp the importance of method acting now, though.
Natsume
Mm, you in girls clothes,...I would have liked to see that. Anyway, making the freshmen go through this idiotic method acting technique is all part of your club's hazing, isn't it?
Natsume
What a strange ritual.
Hokuto
It's a sensible form of training, you know. Pro actors and performers all do something like this too.
Natsume
Right, like becoming the role by doing things like putting on weight. Is Hokke-kun also cosplaying this time too?
Hokuto
This time over, the play requires a very mundane role. so I'm just going to work on training by myself.
Hokuto
Even if I'll be putting on a costume, I still just need to be me. This role is completely being me in my own nature.
Natsume
Ahh, right. And that's why you're here at the Garden Terrace eating western-style, even though you usually stick with traditional Japanese fair and even bring your own obento....
Natsume
But finally, I'm starting to sense some self-doubt. I guess that means my efforts have not gone to waste♪
Hokuto
Waitaminute. Did Buchou tell you to come and check on me, to see if I'm training for the part?
Hokuto
Look, the SS performance is drawing near, so it's not like I have a whole lot of time to participate in club activities.
Hokuto
If that's going to be a problem, then I'll step down from the role.
Hokuto
I thought it was weird that I haven't seen Buchou or his pigeon around. He's usually really adamant about that. And then suddenly you just started speaking to me, this totally proves I was right.
Natsume
Don't come to weird conclusions on your own, now....though I'm not going to refute it. The truth is always in the midst of darkness, after all ♪
Anyway, all I have left to say is
Natsume
Thanks for the food
※He says Gochisousama, which is what people say after eating, and means thank you for the food.
Hokuto
Ah, what the heck! Sakasaki, did you just eat my fried shrimp?
Natsume
Look, I'm spending a lot of money this month, so I'm cutting down on food expenses. Besides, if you don't hurry, you're not going to make it in time for class. Wouldn't it be bad if you skipped....Mr. Class President ♪
Hokuto
.....gawd, you're weird as ever. It's no wonder you and that Hentai Kamen get along so well.
Natsume
We're really two birds of a feather. We both belong to the Brotherhood of Magic, after all. And from here on out, we'll continue to scratch each other's backs.
Natsume
And with that, I bid you farewell, Hokke-kun. If fate allows it, then let us meet again....♪