Mito
......Mito never had any friends to begin with.

Mito
Even when I wanted to chat, I couldn't work up the courage to approach people on my own......and even when people talked to me, I couldn't answer properly......

Mito
......I had nowhere to belong outside of home.

Mito
But......Iroha-chan became friends with someone like me.

Mito
She thought about hairstyles and clothes that would suit me, we did cosplay together......and Iroha-chan was also the reason I joined Denki.

Mito
After joining the troupe, when I performed for the first time, more and more people praised me and were happy with what I did......

Mito
The reason Mito is having so much fun now is absolutely all thanks to Iroha-chan.

Mito
That's why Mito......if I'm going to stand on stage, I want to be together with Iroha-chan. I want to give a performance that Iroha-chan will be satisfied with too......one we can both enjoy.

Kaname
Then I'll announce the casting for 'The Wizard of Oz' once more.

Kaname
The Cowardly Lion, Motosu Towa. The Scarecrow seeking wisdom, Akiru Kamira. The Tin Woodman, Nekoashi Tsubomi.

Kaname
The Wizard of Oz, Senju Iroha. And the lead role of Dorothy, Shiromaru Mito. Next, the Wicked Witch of the East is...........

Kaname
-That's all.

Towa
Okay. Well, since I was chosen, I'll make sure to get it done right.

Tsubomi
I see, the Tin Woodman......huh. I need to think about more specific guidelines for how I should approach the role.

Kamira
You'll definitely do great, senpai! The role has a similar image to your past roles too, so isn't it a perfect fit this time as well!?

Tsubomi
You think so? Hmm......now that you mention it, maybe you're right. Thank you, Akiru, I feel like I can see the path to success now.

Kamira
No no, I'm just glad I could help!

Kamira
I also got picked for the Scarecrow role that I'd been feeling a connection with since before the audition, so I'm gonna work seriously hard on developing the character like always!

Tsubomi
Yes, that's a good mindset, Akiru.

Towa
Yeah yeah......you two are as fired up as ever, huh~.

Mito
Mito is...Dorothy......

Mito
(To be chosen in an audition, and for the lead role no less......but......is it really okay for it to be Mito......?)

Kamira
Irocchi, have you already decided which role you're auditioning for?

Iroha
Yes! I want to audition for Dorothy. After all, she's the lead who drives this story forward!

Mito
(Iroha-chan......)

Mito and Iroha
Ah......

Iroha
Um......Mito-chan! Congratulations! So it was Mito-chan for Dorothy after all!

Mito
T-Thank you......Iroha-chan......

Iroha
The Dorothy that Mito-chan performs is so wonderful......I think anyone would agree it's the right casting!

Iroha
I'm the Wizard of Oz! I'll do my best to be a wizard who can guide Mito-chan!

Mito
Y-Yeah......I'm counting on you.

Towa
.........

Kaname
Now then, this is the rehearsal schedule going forward. Make sure each of you confirms it properly.

Kaname
I'm sure you understand, but the audition isn't the goal. Theatre is all about being watched by the audience.

Kaname
What's more, among them will be those World Theatre League judges. I intend to be stricter than usual this time, so be prepared!

Denki Troupe Members
Yes!

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Pub: 21 Feb 2026 21:55 UTC

Edit: 23 Feb 2026 16:18 UTC

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