[ Tsumugi thinks they've become fairly good friends since arriving here together. But as she approaches, she might notice there's something different about Tsumugi as he's standing on stage, talking with the new actors. He surely didn't lack life before, but it's as though the dial's been kicked up a few more notches. His passion and devotion to theater is clear as day, from head to toe, filling him with even more light and energy.

Out of the corner of his eye, he sees Mary, and he politely excuses himself from the conversation he was in to reconnect with his friend. At her question, he laughs, though it's mostly sheepish. ] If I'm being honest, it's not always easy... even I get nervous sometimes. [ And he's been acting for basically half his life!

His smile softens. ] But thank you. And thank you as well for coming today. I really appreciate it.