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Will: I think we can go with this plan.
Akira: Hmm… Well, there's nothing wrong with it…
Will: What's wrong? You'll stand out just fine, so there's no problem, right?
Akira: Well… I guess, but…
Will: ? What's bothering you?
Akira: ……
Brad: At an impasse?
Akira: … Brad.
Will: My apologies, we're having trouble settling a few things…
Oscar: Here, I made you some coffee. Why don't the two of you drink this and take a break?
Akira: Thanks.
Will: Ah, I had some cookies that'd go perfect with this ♪
Oscar: There's a cup for you as well, Brad-sama.
Brad: Thank you.
So what's all the fuss about?
Akira: We're not fussin’...
Will: We've settled on the general direction we're going in, so we're trying to figure how the story's going to go.
Brad: I recall the motif being centered around heroes from Greek mythology?
Will: Yes. We're thinking of showing a play that follows a hero on his path to become a constellation.
We thought about there being two protagonists—childhood friends—who dream of being heroes and face some tough trials and tribulations.
We figured that if we did some mock battles with drones or you two to present the story, it would excite the audience…
Brad: Sounds just fine to me.
Will: But Akira doesn't seem satisfied at all…
Brad: What has you so discontent?
Akira: It's not like I'm “discontent” or anythin’, but…
Brad: If you have something to say, then say it. We're getting nowhere like this.
Akira: D-Don't need to tell me twice…
I don't got any problems with the story or details themselves.
But I… I think Will should be the only one aimin’ to be a hero.
Will: Huh?
Akira: Yeah, it'd be way better if Will was the only protag. I'm sayin’ so, so there's no two ways about that!
Will & Brad & Oscar: ……
Akira: W-What? Say somethin’, would ya…
Will: I mean…
Oscar: Hmm…
Brad: It's a shock that someone as ostentatious as you are would ever hand over the role of the protagonist.
Akira: H-HAH?! It's not that weird?!
I'm just sayin’ that Will should definitely be the only protagonist this time around! That's it!
Will: ……
Akira: Don'tcha wanna be the protag, Will? The person who achieves his dream of becomin’ a hero…
Will: Of course I do.
But why would you say something like that?
Akira: W-Well…
Will: ……
Brad: I get the picture.
You two figure out everyone's roles yourselves.
Akira: What's up with you? You're never so quick on the uptake…
Brad: But the PR Department, not to mention the citizens, are expecting great things from the two of you because of that article.
I'm not saying you have to take the lead role, but keep in mind that there are expectations you have to live up to, Akira.
Akira: Uu…
Fine, I'll figure it out. I'll play the damn crab if I have to.
Brad: Crab?
Well, alright then. I'll report the particulars to the PR Department.
Akira: Please do.
Will: Akira…
Akira: Are we done here? I'm gonna hit the gym for a breather.
You come too, Oscar.
Oscar: Alright.
Will: ……
Brad: Are you concerned about him?
Will: Yes… wasn't he acting strange? I can't picture Akira saying something like that…
I thought he always wants to take center stage…
Brad: Any idea why he said that?
Will: None at all…
He's been a big help, so it's not like he isn't motivated…
Brad: ……
Will: I'm gonna go talk to him.
Brad: Hold it, Will.
Will: ?
Brad: Let me handle this.
Sometimes, it's easier to open up to a third party. And I have a feeling that's the case this time around.
I'll share what I find out later, should I consider it necessary.
Will: A-Alright…
