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.