Shizuka 4* Side Story

Farewell to the Angel of Music - Part 2

(The Angel of Music Smiles)

Shizuka: Sasuga, why are you here...?

Chisa: I was thirsty and went to get some water, and that's when I saw Shizuka. I got curious and ended up following her.

It's Shizuka who's more unusual to see you at this time of night, isn't it?
Worried young people...let me listen to your stories.

Shizuka: I-I'm not worried or anything...

Chisa: ...I won't force you to tell me, but if you're willing, I'd be happy if you'd share your story.
See, we're all members of the same theater, aren't we?

Shizuka: Sasuga... I'm still undecided about getting a role in "The Phantom of the Opera."
You might be wondering why I'm still hesitant at this point...

For this revival performance...the viewers who come to see it are surely expecting the same quality as the previous "The Phantom of the Opera," right?
But if a new role, the Angel of Music, is added... it will surely become something different from the previous performance...

I started to worry if that was really okay... whether the viewers would accept it.

Chisa: ...I see.

Shizuka: I'm sorry for suddenly telling you how weak I am.
I know I need to come to terms with it...

Chisa: No, it's fine. Thanks for telling me.
...And I think I kind of understand how you feel.

Shizuka: Huh...?

Chisa: I also had a similar experience with "Les Misérables."
...Even though I was chosen for the lead role, I was worried about whether I was really the right person for the part.

Moreover, it was the first time I was made to think about what it truly means to "try my best."
I should have known intellectually that I had to try my best.
...So in that sense, I might have been just like Shizuka is now.

Shizuka: Sasuga...

Chisa: But Shizuka... for the performance, we'll all be there together as Sirius, so it'll be alright. You can't create a stage alone, right?

The revival of "The Phantom of the Opera" simply means that Sirius will be performing the same play again.
Performing "The Phantom of the Opera" with the current Sirius, including Shizuka... I'm sure that's what the people who come to see it are hoping for.

Shizuka: ...That's right. Now I'm a member of the theater company Sirius.
In that case, I can stand on stage with my head held high, right?

Chisa: Yeah, that's right.

Shizuka: Thank you, Sasuga, you've helped me get over it.

Chisa: You're welcome.
Heh... I've experienced my own worries, after all.

Shizuka: Let's make the new production of "The Phantom of the Opera" a huge success. With the combined strength of all the actors at Sirius.

Chisa: Yes! Of course, that's my intention.

Shizuka: "Yes, that's right. You're doing great... what a beautiful tone."

Kokona: "I-Is that so...?"

Shizuka: "Yes, it's pure... just like your heart.
Hey... can you show me more?"

Kokona: "Wait! Don't go!!"

Shizuka: "It's okay, don't worry... You'll be fine even without me now.
Because you have that beautiful singing voice."

"But please don't forget this:
Your beautiful voice, your tone, and... your love for music."

Viewers: "Ohhh...!!!" "The Angel of Music, how wonderful...!" "I never knew the Phantom of the Opera had such a past...!"

Shizuka: inhales... exhales...

Chisa: Good job, Shizuka. Your lines just now were really good.

Shizuka: inhales... Yeah, thank you!

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