District Story - I’m Home
Fralio: This spot looks just right!
Kakeru: Didn’t have to go outta your way to come all the way here, y’know. But since I’m here, I'll just see.
Fralio: Oi, get your head in the game! This audition’s all about nailing these lines, y’know!
Kakeru: Yeah, yeah. So I just read this, right? Let’s see...
Fralio: LET’S GO!
Kakeru: What now? There’s more?
Fralio: Gotta start with lookin’ all beat up first. If I’m gonna really play this part, I’ve gotta start with how I look!
Kakeru: Man, you gonna go that far? …And if you’re messin’ yourself up, don’t expect me to do your laundry.
Fralio: I got that covered. Gimme a sec...
WHOOOOOAAAAAAA!
Kakeru: Oi, oi, just how far are you gonna keep rollin’?!
Rollin’ around on this hill ain’t just gonna get your clothes dirty, might even poke holes 'em!
Fralio: ...!! What they’ve gone through on this journey ain't enough. We’ve got a long way to go!!
Kakeru: For cryin’ out loud... cut it out, will ya?
(Well, his passion for acting ain’t a bad thing. Guess it’ll take a while, so I’ll just read the script while I wait.)
(…A scene where an old friend returns after a long journey, huh? And I’m the one supposed to greet ‘em.)
……
Fralio: All good!
Kakeru: Ugh!! That doesn’t look good... what the hell!!!
Fralio: Course it is! I’m playin’ the role of someone comin’ back after a hell of a journey, all beat up and broken!
Kakeru: Alright, I’ll shut up. I’ll play along with whatever you want!
Fralio: Hell yeah, you’re gonna follow my lead! Let’s roll… ready, set, action!
Kakeru: Uh, what’s this here...?
Fralio: That’s not a damn line! I keep tellin’ ya to read it properly!
Kakeru: Sorry, sorry, I ain’t used to this like you are.
Fralio: No more 'what’s this' or 'uhh' next time! Let’s try this again!
Kakeru: "Ha... hah... am I dreaming?”
Fralio: “You’re not. I... I’m back. I’m home.”
Kakeru: ….!
“Welcome Back.”
Fralio: “Yeah! I’m back… it’s been ages, but I’ve finally got to see you.”
Kakeru: ………
Fralio: CUT CUTTT! It’s your turn for the next line!
Kakeru: !! Sorry, where were we again?
Fralio: Damn it,just as we were at the good part! We were right at the ‘welcome back’ part!
Kakeru: Fine, fine. I’ll start from there.
[ —Later in the evening]
Fralio: This should do it! I owe ya one!
Kakeru: Ahh, thank god it’s over… I can say the lines without even lookin' at the script now...
Fralio: Not bad today! You usually just read the lines flat, but today I actually felt real emotions. It made things a lot easier for me!
Kakeru: Huh? I thought I did the same as always...
Fralio: Well, it turned out fine 'cause I gave it my all!
Kakeru: Yeah, yeah, we'll go with that. But you’re washing your own clothes. I’m not doin' it.
Fralio: "I’m not doin' it!?” I busted my ass, so the least you could do is wash ’em!
Kakeru: Then at least thank me for puttin’ up with this for so long!
Fralio: Forget all that! I’m starving... let’s go home and eat already!
Kakeru: Yeah, maybe it’s about time you cooked or did the laundry for once.
Fralio: No way! You’re the one who always does the cooking and laundry, not me!