The North Wind and the Sun
Cast
North Wind: Karasumori Daikoku
Sun: Yanagiba Panda
Traveler: Toneri Nikako
Act One -
The North Wind and the Sun got along like cats and dogs.
The North Wind viewed the Sun as a rival and competed over everything, while the Sun teased and played with the North Wind.
One day, when the North Wind challenged the Sun to a test of strength as usual, a traveler happened to pass by.
"Whoever makes that traveler take off his coat first wins!"
"Sure, sure. I'm sure I'll win again this time~."
Brushed off lightly by the Sun, the North Wind burned with fighting spirit, going, "Grr!"
Act Two -
The unwitting traveler walked toward town and suddenly muttered:
"It's getting a bit chilly."
This was because the North Wind had been sending cold wind to blow off his coat, but the wind was not even a strong gale-just a light wintry breeze.
"Huh? Is this really the North Wind's full power?"
As the Sun tilted her head, the North Wind choked on her words.
Being gloomy and shy with strangers, the North Wind was nervous facing the unfamiliar traveler and could not manipulate the wind well.
"W-W-What! Don't make fun of me~!"
To show up the Sun, this time she blew with all her might.
However, the traveler was surprised by the suddenly strong wind and held the front of his coat.
Making it even harder to remove...
Act Three -
"Wow, such strong wind! It suddenly got cold."
The traveler firmly held his coat and walked into the raging wind.
No matter how hard she tried, things would not go as planned with the traveler, and the North Wind finally exhausted her strength and sat down.
"Alright, now it's my turn!"
The Sun got fired up to show her power.
Seeing the traveler rubbing his body and looking cold, the Sun began to illuminate the surroundings with her light.
The temperature gradually rose, and the surroundings that had been cold until just now became warm and cozy.
"Huh...? I thought it was cold just a moment ago."
The Sun grinned down at the traveler, who seemed to notice the change.
Sweat began to form on the traveler's face, and unable to bear the heat, he finally began to remove his coat on his own.
"It seems the match has been decided?"
"...Grr."
Act Four -
"There are various kinds of strength, and brute force was no good. You have to respond broadly according to your opponent, right?"
To the Sun, who was proudly puffing out her chest, the North Wind retorted:
"You just shine brightly from the heavens all the time."
"How rude. This time, I deliberately adjusted my brightness stronger so the traveler would want to take off his coat!"
Learning that the Sun had a strategy, the North Wind reluctantly admitted defeat.
And she became dejected that, in trying to show her strength, she had met with the traveler's resistance.
"Well, but I think the North Wind has her own good points. Don't worry about it so much."
The Sun consoled the dejected North Wind. Just as the North Wind began to think that maybe she was actually a good person who acknowledged her...
"Well, you still lose to me though!" the Sun laughed heartily.
"I won't forgive you after all! I'll beat you next time for sure!"
Shaking off the Sun's hand, the North Wind whooshed away from the scene.
Aftertalk -
Karasumori Daikoku
Ugh, to think I'd be co-starring with Panda. Even though my Lord accepted this...she's so annoying. During practice too, only she gets praised and talked to.
Karasumori Daikoku
I ended up leaving the rehearsal room, but...no one will see me in this room, and it's perfect for individual practice. My heart is calming down...
Yanagiba Panda
Hey, Karasu~? Where are you~?
Karasumori Daikoku
Eek!?
Yanagiba Panda
Ah! There you are, Karasu! Crouching here all alone, what's wrong? Are you feeling sick?
Karasumori Daikoku
I was just practicing alone. What do you want?
Yanagiba Panda
Want to take a picture together for social media? A scene from practice for promoting this performance!
Karasumori Daikoku
A p-picture!? Wait, you're too close...!?
Yanagiba Panda
Hmm, this room is super dark. Your face isn't showing up at all. Let's go back to the rehearsal room! And let's practice together! Come on, let's go!
Karasumori Daikoku
I get it, so let go of my hand...!