Chapter 8: Deus Ex Machina

: While he pizza party, setup by Motosu, started out a bit awkward, but by the end there were tonnes of laughs to be had.

: I didn't expect them to find out about the mock exams and my condition... But at least I managed to deceive the Organisation and my fmaily.

: But I will need to reflect on the fact that I made people worry and about worrying myself.

: I still haven't heard anything from my parents, but when I think about it, perhaps no news is good news.

: Of course, I'm not going to start slacking on my pledge to get the lead role or studies. But, perhaps I am more personally driven to those things that I once thought.

: And so with the weight off my shoulders, the day of the audition approaches.

Tsubomi: Good morning.

Iroha: Ah, Tsubomi-san! Good morning!

Tusbomi: Morning. You're early.

Iroha: Ehehe, I was a bit excited so I ended up coming early.

Tsubomi: To be excited right before the audition, you've got some courage.

Iroha: Not at all!

Iroha: It's just that I'm glad to be able to perform a new play.

Tsubomi: Fufu, the same Senju as always.

Iroha: Hehe, you think so?

Iroha: Back when I joined Denki, there were troubling times, but at some point, I started being able to get through them with everybody.

Iroha: When I heard that the audition was going to be the two of us, I started to feel nervous and anxious.

Iroha: And thanks to Towa-chan and the pizza party yesterday, and learning about what was going on with you, it reinforced what I was thinking.

Iroha: I think that whoever of us gets the lead role, it will be a wonderful Denki-like performance of "Faust".

Tsubomi: ...

Iroha: And also, thinking about what kind of "Faust" you will play, I just can't stop feeling excited and restless in anticipation...

Iroha: It just fills me with joy.

Tsubomi: No, first and foremost is to have fun, that's the Denki way.

Iroha: Oh good! Tsubomi-san, you have fun too!

Tsubomi: Will do. Good luck today.

Iroha: Thanks! Good luck to you too!


Kaname: Come in~.

Tsubomi: Excuse me.

Kaname: Sorry for calling you here after the audition.

Tsubomi: No worries. Did you need something...?

Machiko: Tsubomi. It's probably a bit late to be asking this after everything, but are you feeling overwhelmed at all?

Tsubomi: I'm fine. Thanks for asking.

Kaname: Tsubomi, you're smart so I'm sure you know about all of us here at Denki, but if there is anything, don't hesitate to speak to us, okay?

Tsubomi: ...Alright.

Kaname: Of course, our job here is to put on performances, but first and foremost, I am an adult to look over you students.

Machiko: If you guys hold your head up high, then we all here do too. A theatre troupe is nothing without their actors.

Tsubomi: Got it.

Kaname: So, don't push yourself too hard. It's a good thing this time wasn't a serious situation, but we still all worry about you.

Tsubomi: Understood.

Tsubomi: Sorry for making you all worry...

Kaname: Ahh, that's not what I meant! I just meant to not push yourself too hard.

Kaname: When I told Iroha that, she was like "Of course not, I look forward to Faust!" with a massive grin on her face.

Tsubomi: Fufu, sounds like Senju.

Kaname: Hey, Tsubomi. What's Denki's motto?

Tsubomi: To have fun?

Kaname: That's right. So I think you're going to be able enjoy this play this time around.

Kaname: Right, boss?

Machiko: Yeah, there might be a bit of pressure on you, but you knew that going into the audition, didn't you?

Tsubomi: T-that's...

Machiko: I'm relying on you, Faust.

Tsubomi: ...!!

Tsubomi: Got it!

Tsubomi: I wonder if this is the time to call them?

Tsubomi: But, it might be awkward to change topic...

Tsubomi: L-lets just send a text.

Tsubomi: Mum. Dad. How you feeling now? I'm contacting you regarding the next play.

Tsubomi: The play is going to be "Faust". It's an old play, but our troupe, Denki has arranged the contents, and I'm...

Tsubomi: I'm the lead... So I will definitely be on screen a lot.

Tsubomi: Also, about the mock exams, from my own assessment, it looks like a good result.

Tsubomi: And the other day, everyone at Denki came over to my place for a pizza party. We took a bunch of photos that I'll send over.

Tsubomi: I'm embarassed to say that I don't really do this kind of thing, but I'm doing well. So there's no need to worry.

Tsubomi: Let's all catch up together someday.

Tsubomi: ...And send.

Tsubomi: Uwaa!? Mum!?

Tsubomi: H-Hello?

Tsubomi's mum: Hello, Tsubomi!? That text! Gosh! DOn't be shy, just call me! You surprised me!

Tsubomi: S-s-surprised? Because of the lead role?

Tsubomi's mum: That did surprise me, but you did already say y0ou were going to take the lead role! I mean the photos! Your dad was all like "Oh how cute"!

Tsubomi: Is dad doing well?

Tsubomi's mum: He hasn't smiled that widely in a long time! OF course he's doing well! I was so glad, I called you.

Tsubomi: Fufu, I'm glad he enjoyed that.

Tsubomi:s mum: Of course! What dad doesn't enjoy seeing their daughter smile!

Tsubomi: You're just exaggerating.

Tsubomi: But he really is that glad! We know that you're doing fine, but being able to see it puts us at ease!

Tsubomi: I see...

Tsubomi: It probably won't be soon, but one day, we'll definitely go to Tokyo to see you perform.

Tsubomi: Got it. I'll be waiting...

Tsubomi's mum: Until then, take care of yourself. Do your best for the lead role.

Tsubomi: Thanks. You take care of yourself too. See ya.

Tsubomi: Let's do this. I can't afford to lose to the Dark Organisation after all.

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