=== Yunaka & Seadall === --- C --- [Seadall] Yunaka, I heard a rumor that you're very good at doing impressions. Is that true? [Yunaka] Zappy! I do them from time to time, for a giggle. [Yunaka] Want a demonstration? Here goes. [Yunaka] "I am Emblem Corrin. I'll fight with all I have!" [Yunaka] Or how about... [Yunaka] "I am Ivy, crown princess of Elusia." [Yunaka] You get the idea. [Seadall] Finally...I've found you. [Yunaka] You were looking? [Seadall] Yunaka, please, I need you to join me on stage. [Yunaka] By "stage," I take it you mean...the kind where you get in front of people and sing and dance? [Seadall] Exactly that kind. [Seadall] I've been choreographing a stage play, and I am in need of an actor. [Yunaka] Ah! Nope! I can't do it! What you're describing is totally impossible. [Seadall] I'll guide you through it. I swear, I won't let this be a bad experience for you. [Seadall] Please, Yunaka. I can't make this performance happen without you. [Yunaka] Heh, you sound so sure... [Yunaka] If that's really how you feel about it...I guess I can give it a try. [Seadall] Thank you. [Yunaka] Just remember, if it turns out I'm terrible at this, I did warn you. [Seadall] I promise you, there won't be any blame... only gratitude. [Seadall] I know what I've just seen. A gifted performer in the making. --- B --- [Seadall] Please, find it in your heart to stay. Let me dance by your side forever... [Yunaka] Please don't hold me back. It will only serve to sharpen the pain of our parting. [Seadall] My eyes are closed. [Seadall] My hand is here. If you trust me, then take it... and never let go. [Yunaka] ... [Yunaka] If you're certain this is what you want... I'm willing to believe in you. [Yunaka] So long as we're together, from now until the end... [Seadall] ... [Seadall] Your performance...the nuance and honesty... I was right. You are gifted. More than I knew. [Yunaka] Aaah, I'm not so sure. I really don't have any experience with acting. This is all so new to me! [Seadall] Yunaka, your impressions are brilliant... because you're a brilliant actor. [Seadall] And this show will be unforgettable because you will be an unforgettable lead. [Yunaka] I'm playing the lead?! [Seadall] Well, I thought I'd be the lead. But now I know better. That role was meant for you. [Seadall] We still have to practice the dance, but I have no doubt you can handle it, Yunaka. [Seadall] It's not easy putting on a show when times are hard like this. Dancing, laughing...it feels wrong. [Seadall] But it's because times are hard that I have to do it─to remind the audience what joy feels like. [Seadall] I want this performance to succeed...for everyone's sake. Will you help me? [Yunaka] I understand how you feel. And I respect that, honestly. OK... I'll help as best I can. [Seadall] Thank you. I can't do it without you, Yunaka. [Seadall] Together, I think we can make this one of the truly great performances. --- A --- [Yunaka] ... [Seadall] Yunaka...what's wrong? Where's that boundless joy of yours gone? [Yunaka] I can't do it. [Yunaka] I can't face the audience─it's too much! I've gotta sit this one out! I'm sorry! [Seadall] What?! [Seadall] You were excited to get up on stage the last time I saw you. What happened? [Yunaka] All the nice things you said, choosing me as the lead... It was all really flattering. [Yunaka] But I've never had so many people depending on me before. What if I'm a letdown? [Yunaka] They're here to enjoy themselves. Can they really do that with someone like me on stage? [Seadall] Yunaka, did you enjoy acting and dancing during our rehearsals? Was it fun performing? [Yunaka] Of course it was. [Seadall] Well, if you enjoyed it, then the audience will enjoy it too. [Seadall] If you don't trust yourself on this, can you at least trust me? [Seadall] I promise you, everyone is going to have a good time. [Yunaka] ... [Seadall] My eyes are closed. [Seadall] My hand is here. If you trust me, then take it... and never let go. [Yunaka] Your lines... Why are you... [Seadall] ... [Yunaka] ... [Yunaka] If you're certain this is what you want... I'm willing to believe in you. [Seadall] Thank you for taking my hand. You are meant to be on that stage, Yunaka. [Yunaka] Hehe, as long as I've got your guarantee, I can honestly say I feel a lot better. [Seadall] Soon everyone will see you for the talented performer I know you to be. [Yunaka] Thanks, Seadall. [Yunaka] OK, let's not keep 'em waiting. [Yunaka] There's a lot of folks out there counting on us to make them smile! --- S ---