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You see, Matsuyuki.

The truth is, I want to be a poet.

It's almost Golden Week break!

How much longer is the script gonna take?!

Mizuki, you don't take behind-the-scenes stuff seriously enough.

There's no way anyone could have a script ready that—

It's ready.

You're kidding me, right?

It's a story about three students in a literature club.

There's Kodai undecided about his future,

the dependable Akari,

and Tsumugi, whose parents expect her to go to medical school.

Tsumugi suddenly says she wants to be a poet,

and the trio's relationship starts to shift in this coming-of-age story.

Did you come up with the poem in it too?

I wrote that with my older sister a long time ago.

It's much more her poem than mine.

Wow, your big sister can write too?

'Kay, then Setaro will edit, and we'll leave the sound production to Toga.

You just decided for us?

Oh man, I can't wait!

Next, we've gotta set a schedule.

See, once we're back from Golden Week, there'll be no club activities for a week.

Why is that?

Because of midterms, that's why.

Exams...?

That's why we've gotta get all ready to film by the time the break is over.

The top priority is the storyboard.

The cast should practice reading the script together.

We'll also have to find and secure filming locations.

As director, the storyboard is my job.

Akiyama, did you have casting in mind?

I assumed this was a first-year project, so I had some thoughts.

I imagined Natsue as the dependable Akari,

and Haruyama as the aspiring poet Tsumugi.

I think that's very appropriate.

I'll do my very best!

I was hoping the main character Kodai could be played by Toga.

Huh?

I'm not doing that!

Uh?

I'll be friggin' swamped with directing and sound production.

I can't act on top of that!

He does have a point there.

You know, Akiyama.

I think you should play this role.

Huh?!

I agree that Akiyama should do it.

You think I want to act with this idiot?

Hunh?

What?

Uh, no... I'm really not cut out for this kind of thing.

If you don't try...

how will you ever know if you are or not?

I think you can do it, knowing you.

I'll do the best I can, but don't expect too much.

But I will, of course!

Guess I can't win.

Now that that's settled,

we each just have to do our thing.

Okay, first-years!

Make sure you don't fail any exams and get stuck in detention.

That was you last year, Mizuki.

Uh? Are you sure about that?

Jeez.

This time, you had better study properly.

It'll be fine!

I've totally been listening in class.

Exams are over at last!

All right!

We can finally get back to our clubs, huh?

Yeah, yeah! Couldn't be happier.

Harucchi, I saw you reading that during the exam period.

It's a script! For a drama the broadcasting club is filming.

The broadcasting club produces dramas, too?!

What's the story like?

Let's see... it's a story about Kodai, Akari, and Tsumugi,

who are three students in a literature club.

Uh-huh, okay.

Kodai is undecided about his future.

Akari wants to go to a culinary school.

Tsumugi's parents always expected her to be a doctor,

but she suddenly says she's going to be a poet.

So, what happens?

Kodai doesn't want Tsumugi to get hurt, so he's against her becoming a poet.

But that gets them into a fight.

Huh. Did one of you come up with that?

Yeah, Akiyama wrote the script for us.

Akiyama? You mean the brainy one?

That's right.

Then maybe it's based off of someone.

I guess it could be.

Haruyama.

You come over here.

Natsue?!

Is that a new look?

Of course not.

It's to look like Akari.

To get into a role, you've got to look the part first.

Let me do your hair.

I think French-braiding on one side is something Tsumugi would do.

I brought a ribbon clip, too.

Okay.

Hey, hold still, will you?

Wow!

I'll do that up for you whenever we film.

Thanks so much!

Stop that laughing.

But I'm so happy.

The submission deadline is the beginning of June.

Video production puts a huge strain on whoever's editing it,

so we want to leave as much time as possible.

Yes, what she said.

An eight-minute video takes that much time to make?

Well, it's more like there's no end to it.

If you wanted the four seasons in the background it would take a whole year,

and besides, we can't always film whenever we want.

Do you realize what our worst enemy is when filming?

"Enemy"?

The answer...

is the concert band club.

Ready, and...

action!

You haven't handed that...

Oh.

Stop, stop!

Dang it, concert band!

How many times has it been?!

They take intermittent breaks.

We'll film what we can then.

True, this is tricky.

Now!

Ready, and action!

You haven't handed that in yet? Your post-graduation plans?

Whoa.

Who cares?

Work for the club is much more important.

Stop.

Gosh, Akiyama! You suck at acting, huh?

Mizuki, no.

I'm surprised.

I kinda thought you'd be capable at pretty much anything.

I realize I'm not cut out for acting.

But I did say I wasn't keen,

and you're the one who forced me into the role, remember?

But you agreed.

You say you value efficiency, and yet you joined the broadcasting club.

You agreed to write this script and decided you were willing to act.

You made those decisions yourself.

I'm not convinced that you can't act.

I mean, you wear the mask of a goody-two-shoes all the time.

Uh, a "mask"?

Where was he hiding that?

He always has something.

Don't be scared of playing Kodai.

As long as you give it your all, we'll cover for whatever you can't manage.

That's what we're here for.

I just know you can do it.

Sounds naive and idealistic to me.

Still, you've convinced me to give it a shot.

We don't have much time.

Let's get this scene shot!

You haven't handed that in yet? Your post-graduation plans.

Whoa.

Who cares?

Work for the club is much more important.

I have to decide what I want to write next.

Sure, writing's important, but so is your future.

We're in our third year already.

What are you planning?

I haven't decided yet.

What? You'd better hurry and decide.

The three of us won't be in this club together for too much longer.

Sorry I'm late!

You're finally here.

What did you write for your post-graduation plans?

I wrote down my dream!

Your dream?

I've decided that I'm going to be a poet.

A poet?

Someone who writes poems!

Cut!

Umm...?

Hana!

You're really great at acting!

Really?

Yeah!

I didn't expect that, to be honest.

So, you had another talent up your sleeve.

Okay, let's keep it up and get this filmed!

A bit more to the left!

Okay, stop right there.

Great!

Ready, and...

action!

It's the ocean! The ocean!

The water's cold! Have you had time to cool your head?

Sorry.

Why did you have to say it like that?

It's just, I didn't want Tsumugi to get hurt.

Because you have a crush on her?

You can't control someone if your reason is not wanting them to get hurt.

Akari! Kodai!

I just came up with a great poem!

"I hear a voice ask"

"From within my heart, asking me"

"Do you really feel alive?

"But I... but I can't live that way"

"I wanted to be a studious child"

"I wanted to be your pride and joy"

"Do you really feel alive?"

"A rainbow that dissolves into the sky after rain"

"A shooting star that disappears in the blink of an eye"

"The bright red sun that sets between the mountains"

"I want to live collecting those beautiful things that color the world"

"That's why I choose this"

"My own path"

"Because this is who I truly am"

The truth is, I want to be a poet.

What do you think?

It's genius.

I don't know if I should say this,

and I can't guarantee anything.

But I really think you'll make it as a poet, Tsumugi.

Thanks.

Cut!

The scene turned out really awesome!

I agree. You did a great job too, Hana.

Thank you.

Acting with everyone is so much fun!

Cut the commentary for now.

We have to film the next scene while it's still light out.

Why did you change your lines?

"It's genius. I think you'll make it as a poet."

Those lines were different in the script.

That's what I actually wanted to say.

But well...

I think it turned out great.

Thanks.

Come on! Time to shoot the next scene.

Get ready.

What is it?

My little brother messaged me.

He's never shown he cared at all!

What's so great about younger siblings?

Huh. Were you an only child, Shura?

Well, I have something like a younger sister...

of sorts.

Though I refuse to acknowledge her.

Uh, a joint... practice session?

Yes, every year around this time,

we gather with broadcasting clubs from other schools and practice together.

Wow.

You've only listened to us reading, Hana, so I think it will be pretty inspiring.

Right!

Does broadcasting have any schools that are regular champions?

Of course it does.

In Kansai, Hyogo Prefecture has a reputation for doing well.

The MCs for the Koshien high school baseball opening and closing ceremonies

are chosen from the top announcing contestants at the Hyogo NHK Cup preliminaries.

Hokkaido, Aomori, and Nagasaki do well, too.

Sometimes, areas with dialects actually have the advantage.

Then is Tokyo not as good?

Rather than Tokyo as a whole,

Teiryu Gakuen High School stands out for being way ahead of the competition.

Miss Saionji's school.

Shura Saionji, huh?

I saw a poster that said she's performing on stage this Saturday.

Featuring a poet whose name sounds like the end of the world or something.

It's Konoyono Owari.

Oh, I've heard that name.

What, are you a fan Akiyama?

No, not a fan in particular.

Konoyono Owari is my older sister.

What?!

Wow, really?

The sister who writes poems. I see.

If you're interested, I'm sure she could get us tickets.

Looks like you want to go, Hana.

Well, umm... I'm intrigued.

But maybe Natsue doesn't like Shura Saionji that much.

Of course I'm going! Why would I refuse an invitation from Akiyama?!

I'm happy to hear that.

We're interested too, right?

Sure. But I wouldn't want to impose.

I'm nervous about going alone, so it would help me if you all came along.

Then maybe I will.

All right!

That's settled, then!

Let's go give Shura Saionji's reading skills a proper listen.

Meanwhile...

Those two can stay behind and edit!

This performance is a stage adaptation of a poem entitled "Yell."

It's supposedly about the life of the main character, a woman.

Well, not that I know too much about it.

Are you and your sister close, Akiyama?

Close? Well...

I haven't seen her in five years.

So, I'm a little nervous.

Come on, you can just be yourself, Akiyama.

Right, thanks.

I'm supposed to go get the tickets from my sister.

Can you all wait here?

Sure! Give our regards to your sister.

I will.

Matsuyuki!

Uh... Sis? Is that actually you?

Hey! Why would you say such a thing?!

I mean, you look really different from when you were at home.

Hmm, maybe because I dyed my hair?

I don't think it's just that.

But really, I'm glad to see you again.

Sorry.

Hey, it's nothing to apologize about.

You know, I joined the broadcasting club.

A club? I'm amazed they let you.

I lied and told our parents that all students are required to join a club.

So, you've learned to be crafty, Matsuyuki.

To be honest, when you left home, I was really lost.

I felt kind of betrayed, but I also felt bad that I didn't stand up for you.

They always told me to prioritize efficiency

and I tried to believe that was the right thing to do.

But...

I couldn't do it.

I'm glad I came today.

Because I've always liked your poems.

Matsuyuki!

You're such a sweet boy!

Jeez, Sis! Will you cut that out?!

Come on, you don't have to be shy.

Here, the tickets.

Thanks.

Shura Saionji has a true gift.

I hope you enjoy the show.

Thank you for waiting.

Hey.

Let's go.

What's up? We're going!

Oh, coming!

These are amazing seats!

They are.

A real stage production...

Hello? You're spacing out.

Right, sorry.

Shura Saionji is our enemy, remember?

Pull yourself together.

"Enemy" seems a bit much.

Where's your ambition?

They're all rivals out there!

I don't want to lose to anyone.

What?

Well, I just like that about you, Natsue.

Wha—?!

What are you, stupid?