Chapter 2: On location

Shizuka: ...

Shizuka: Kathrina, did you want to stretch together?

Kathrina: I don't mind.

Chisa: Ooooh~...

Shizuka: What's up, Sasuga?

Chisa: I thought I saw some familiar faces here. That group by the wall is from a troupe that performs in Asakusa.

Kathrina: Familiar faces huh... Well, the lecturer is famous, so it makes sense that there would be pro actors here too.

Shizuka: ...Doesn't it look like they're all looking our way?

Kathrina: That's a given since we're part of Sirius. We have to be careful with our behaviour while we're here.

Shizuka: As expected of Kathrina, she's used to this...

Female Participant: Umm...!

Shizuka: Yes?

Female Participant: Sorry to interrupt. I'm actually a Sirius fan...!

Shizuka: I see. Thanks for being a fan. Kathrina and Sasuga are over there...

Female Participant: You were the new actor that appeared in "The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter", weren't you...? you played the entourage...

Shizuka: Huh...? Yeah, I did.

Female Participant: I knew it! I really loved your performance. Even though I haven't seen you in any other plays, I'm glad I was able to meet you here...

Shizuka: Ah... Thats...

Kathrina: Good for you, Shizuka.

Kathrina: I'm sorry, but we both haven't finished with our stretches. I can't finish up without her.

Female Participant: Ah, I'm so sorry!

Shizuka: Don't worry about it. I'm glad to hear that you watched our play. I hope you continue to enjoy Sirius' other plays.

Female Participant: Um... Shizuka-san, I'll be rooting for you. I look forward to the next play.

Shizuka: ...

Chisa: Good on ya, Shizuka. You got a new fan.

Shizuka: Yeah... I don't know if thats a good thing though...

Chisa: Why? She even praised you.

Shizuka: Well, I'm not really an official actor for Sirius, am I?

Kathrina: ...

Shizuka: Ah, the lecturer's here.

Lecturer: I see everyone's here. Today we'll be learning the basics of pantomime, and then we'll have a go at using them to put on some silent plays.

Lecturer: First off, pantomime is a-


Lecturer: Let's put everything we've learnt so far into practice. I'll present a theme, and could the people who are called out, please perform a play around it?

Kathrina: An etude huh...

Shizuka: I occasionally do this with Kokona. I guess you're more the type that likes to prepare in advance.

Kathrina: It's not like i mind this sort of thing. I just don't do it very often...

Lecturer: Without further ado, Kathrina Griebel-san. Please step forward.

Kathrina: Right off the bat...!?

Chisa: Let's see what Kathrina's made of.

Kathrina: Hold up, Sasuga. Can you stop withn the pressure?

Shizuka: Haha. Break a leg.

Kathrina: Goddammit...

Lecturer: The theme will be "Forgetting your umbrella and being drenched by rain". This will be the common theme for everyone.

Lecturer: The difference will be in the character playe. Everyone will be playing a character that's different to themselves. Kathrina, you will be playing a "normal high school girl".

Kathrina: A normal high school girl...?

Lacturer: Yes, a normal one. Please put on an engaging performance with those themes.

Kathrina: Got it.

Lecturer: Ahh, Could we also please not use any Senses too?

Shizuka: ...

Lecturer: It's alright if you can't do it well. There's a lot to learn out of failure, and I want people to get the most of of this workshop.

Kathrina: ALright.

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Pub: 09 Jun 2024 07:56 UTC
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