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Subaru

It's afterschool time!

Subaru

Hokke~, what are you up to? You said you need to prioritize theater club activities first, right?

Hokuto

*Nod* Sorry, I know it's bad that I'm taking a break from unit practice right before SS performance....Actually, that was a bad way of putting it, I just want to have no regrets when I'm standing out there on the grand stage.

Hokuto

I want to give it my best shot, even if it's for the theater club.

Hokuto

I mean, I'm born from a father who's a top idol and a superstar actress mom. I think I'm starting to reach my dad's level, but I'm nowhere near my mom's.

Hokuto

So I'm trying to work more on being an awesome actor.

Hokuto

I feel that if I can be praised by Buchou on my stage performance, even just once, then I can proudly say that acting is in my blood, even if it's only half.

Hokuto

Then I can say that Hokuto Hidaka is complete...and then move forward with my life.

Hokuto

Buchou's always insulting me. Saying things like how I'm a lousy actor and I have no acting skills whatsoever.

Hokuto

I know that it's ridiculous to grieve over my lack of talent, or just use that as an excuse to stop acting altogether....

Hokuto

The truth is, I've never performed on the same stage with Buchou yet, not even once!

Hokuto

That guy is seriously talented. Even though we're just in high school, I have the chance to perform with him right now. I'm not going to let that chance go to waste.

Hokuto

And that's why I'm going to give it my all on stage this time. And then I can render Buchou speechless!

Subaru

But, Hokke~, I always thought you hated Hentai Kamen....

Hokuto

I do! I despise him! I despise the way he talks, the way he walks, his personality and all!

Hokuto

But...I can't deny that he's amazing on stage. When it comes to performing, he's the real deal. Me bickering about him is just me choking on sour grapes.

Subaru

Wow, you've really matured! It's firing me up to go to basketball practice too, even though summer competition season is over and we're not doing much right now....

Hokuto

Yes, do it! Let's both blossom all of our talents!

Natsume

Ahaha, well aren't you all-knowing and wise....♪

Hokuto

What do you want, Sakasaki? Don't just butt into people's conversations!

Natsume

I wasn't! Actually, Wataru-niisan called for me....So I thought we could head to the theater club together.

Natsume

I dunno what he wants and it's such a pain, but there is no way I can ignore his summons.

Hmph, fine! Should we go then?

Natsume

Yup! Sorry, Baru-kun, looks like I'm stealing your friend away ♪

Subaru

You're not really stealing him away, you know. Anyway, when did you guys become so close? I even saw you guys eating lunch together today~

Hokuto

Whoa, don't get the wrong idea. That was just Sakasaki butting in on me.

Subaru

Hey, it's okay you know. Whoever Hokke is friends with is virtually none of my business, right?

Tomoya

Um, excuse me....!

Subaru

Oh? What"s this? It looks like we have ourselves a little princess here!

Hokuto

Oh Tomoya, what's up? Are you here to ask me something? It's rare that you'd come to the 2nd year classrooms.

....ummm....errr.....

Hokuto

Hm? Sorry, did you say something? I couldn't really hear.....

Hokuto

Wait now, Tomoya, what's wrong? I won't get mad or anything, just tell me what you want to say.

Tomoya

Uhhh, umm, well....

Tomoya

uhh, Ey....Eye....

Subaru

Eyes? What's wrong with your eyes? I don't understand, you're gonna have to speak up.

Tomoya

I....I....would like you to take me...to the ball....!

Hokuto

.................

Subaru

AHahaha! What is this kid talking about? He's hilarious~♪

Subaru

Shut up, Akehoshi! You're gonna piss me off.

Hokuto

It would be my honor, princess. Please...let me lead you by the hand, if I may.

Tomoya

......♪

Natsume

Method acting, huh? Not half bad...but Tomoya-kun still needs a lot more work. Right now Hokke-kun gets what he's doing and is supoorting, after all.

Subaru

Hmm? What? What are you talking about?

Natsume

Method acting! Everyone part of the theater club has entered method acting mode, that's what I'm talking about.

Baru-kun , it's your virtue that you can just say whatever you want all the time. But....

Natsume

No one has the right to laugh at those who are making an honest effort.

Natsume

I would think you of all people would know that more than anyone else.

Subaru

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