A Hundred Scenes of AWAJIMA
It was barely a ripple.
An insignificant incident easily dwarfed by bigger news.
The book everyone's talking about!
But to anyone who had anything to do with Awajima,
it was a deep cut.
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A Hundred Scenes of Awajima
Wakana Tabata
Needless to say, that included the fans as well.
Some rode the wave and made confessions of their own.
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Some shared their grief of days past.
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Some kept their silence.
Each in their own way...
I want people to know of the person named Emi Okabe.
It's disappointing to think that her family's wish has gone unanswered.
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I guess this was the best public reaction I could have hoped for.
Even if all I'm doing is draining a little pus.
At the same time, I wanted people to know of Ibuki-sensei's regrets,
of Okabe-san's lost dreams,
and of the vague hope that existed at the same time.
Nice to meet you.
I'm sorry I wasn't here last time.
My eldest son.
He's doing me the favor of living here with my wife.
My ineptitude has allowed the press
to take this in an unexpected direction.
I'm very sorry for that.
No, don't be.
Please raise your head.
I'm satisfied.
You committed the name Emi Okabe,
her very existence, to writing.
My wife may not have wanted this.
It's true that public sentiment has been riled up with no regard for the deceased.
Still, if even one person takes notice of my wife and grieves
the loss of such a wonderful person,
I would be grateful.
You don't seem happy.
Of course I'm not.
This is nothing more than a public lynching.
They're treating Mom like some cheap tragedy heroine.
It's such a farce.
We knew things might turn out this way when we agreed.
And what about Mom?
I don't think she would have wanted this.
That's why she took it to the grave.
Does it seem to you like I'm desecrating her grave?
I wouldn't go that far.
No...
I suppose that is what we've done.
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Wakana Tabata
We're just tormenting Mom.
Want some tea?
Oh, thanks.
That's good.
I get where he's coming from.
But I understand Dad's perspective too.
Yeah.
I'd heard vague stories about your mom, but I didn't know the details.
It's crossed my mind that if we were to have a daughter,
she might want to go to Awajima.
I even discussed it with your mom.
And now that I've read this, I regret bringing up anything so cruel.
Don't let it get to you.
I'm serious.
Do you know what your mom told me at the time?
I'll do everything to support her.
She said that with a smile.
But if she ever gets sad or goes through something painful,
you'll have to be by her side and be the first to help her.
I don't think your father wants to see her as someone to be pitied.
I can understand that sentiment.
I'm shocked.
I can't believe Leo Asagami's cohorts contributed to the bullying.
Well, I mean, bullying happens everywhere.
Awajima wouldn't be an exception.
That doesn't make me feel better!
I wonder if Leo-sama was bullied too.
People must have been jealous.
Or...
What if she was one of the bullies?
Stop, stop!
Leo-sama would never do such a thing!
I wonder if Wakana had it okay...
That wasn't why she stopped acting, was it?!
Uh...
I'm home.
Welcome back! You're here early!
Hey.
Um...
Sorry about this, Mom.
I put out what ended up being a tell-all book.
Why are you apologizing?
Because that wasn't what I was going for.
Oh, you!
I know what you were trying to say in your book.
It must have been awful writing about your teacher.
You liked her so much.
Okabe-san, was it?
Emi Okabe when she entered
It's just this one photo, but she seems like a wonderful person.
Yeah.
I would have loved to see her on stage.
Oh, please! Are you crying?
You've got no reason to be depressed, you hear?
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Yanagihara here.
Sorry for calling so late.
Are you all right?
I hope you aren't overwhelmed by all that's going on.
I appreciate your concern.
We'll do everything we can to make sure you don't end up in the crosshairs.
Thank you.
I'm responsible for what I wrote, though.
We're responsible as well.
I wasn't sure I should bring this up now,
but we just received an unusual request.
A request?
Yes.
There's someone I'd like you to meet.
A stage adaptation?!
O-Of this book?
That's right.
And the offer is to have it played by the Awajima Revue Troupe.
There's absolutely, absolutely, absolutely no way!
I figured you'd say that.
But that's why I'd like you to meet him.
I can't help but be nervous.
Yeah...
Miyajima-san was the one who helped with Mikako Takeuchi's recovery, wasn't he?
Yes.
He's strict, but he's also a caring person.
Have you met him yourself?
I have.
I was there for interviews with Takeuchi-san and such.
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Thank you for having us today.
Thank you for coming all this way.
I'm Miyajima.
I've been involved with the Awajima Revue several times myself.
I'd like to do what I can to clear its name.
Not that it'll be easy, of course.
Right...
I've seen so many fantastic actresses.
I don't want this to be the end.
At the same time, I don't want to cover this up or turn it into some scandal.
So it's a long shot, but I want to take them the proposal anyway.
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Granted, I'm sure I'll be turned away at the door.
What surprised me was that the Awajima Revue Troupe accepted the offer.
Regarding the stage adaptation of Days of Parting: The Awajima Revue Troupe has contacted us saying they'd like to discuss the plan. We'd like to go over the details of making this adaptation with you. Please let us know what you think. -Kayoko Yanagihara
It may have been a self-serving way to improve their image.
But this development gave the actresses a glimmer of hope.
Not just the actresses, but everyone involved.
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That included the loving Awajima fans as well, of course.
Though it wasn't without its detractors.
Sayaka-san...
What do you think?
Well...
I don't know what kind of reaction this decision is going to end up causing.
I'm definitely worried.
But...
I'd like to embrace that fear
and see what's in store for Awajima going forward.
That's a relief.
I feel the same way.
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Tickets are going to be impossible to get.
I think it's still too soon for something like this, you know what I mean?
Yeah...
The victims are still around.
I think it's just going to end up being a bunch of platitudes.
I have a feeling you're right.
Just capitalism doing capitalism.
They'll do anything that makes money.
I guess people are going to watch it anyway.
I'm not going.
I can't stand the thought of my oshi playing the bully.
I never thought about that.
She's played the villain before, though.
Like the time she ate the protagonist.
But...
But this isn't fiction.
Even with all the dramatization, there's a real person behind the story.
Is that really it, though?
Is there such a thing as a story
that doesn't inspire us to think about someone in our lives?
We cherish them as being about us,
or feel insulted by them,
or swallow the vile emotions that well up,
and in doing so, uplift ourselves.
That's how countless stories are told.
That's what I've been thinking.
Maybe it's just because I'm something of a scriptwriter,
but I can't help looking at it that way.
I'm so proud that you took on this script, Grandpa.
You're so kind, Kanon.
Besides, my friend's going to be in this play.
Ah, Utagawa-san, was it?
Yeah!
She goes by Rei Kayama now.
Eri...
Rather, Yuzuha Tadeshina-san...
Oh, don't.
You're embarrassing me.
You came up with that name.
Thanks for contacting me.
I'll be there for sure.
Along with Kei.
That's great!
Wait, wow!
Congrats!
What are you congratulating me for?
I was just thinking you've been together for so long already.
I guess so.
We can't get rid of each other.
Don't say it like that!
Sara-chan, dinner's ready.
Oh, Ryouko-san. Sorry.
Are you worried?
About the performance.
Yes.
But I'll do my best.
Even though I only have a small part.
What are you talking about?
You're Yuuto Sara. Be proud.
R-Right.
Did this kind of thing happen while you were there too, Takehara-senpai?
In my generation...
It's not that it didn't happen.
It just never became a big deal.
What if I said it did?
And if I made it to the top in that environment...
What would you think?
I-I'm sorry, I didn't mean it like that.
It's fine. I know.
But it wasn't as though there was nothing.
I think we were all complicit accomplices.
Tabata-san.
I'm sorry.
Did I wake you?
No, it's fine.
I was awake.
This is your first time living in a dorm, right?
Yes.
Then I bet there's a lot to get used to.
You're right.
The mornings are early.
There are so many mandatory courses.
Yeah...
"Why did I even come here?"
That's what all the first-years think.
It isn't as glamorous as it looks from the outside.
A few girls always end up quitting.
Uh-huh.
Everyone drags each other down.
We're all clamoring to get to the top.
Is there any point in reaching the top by stepping on other people?
Platitudes won't get you anywhere.
Whoever makes it onto that stage wins.
That's how this world works.
That's why I took this job.
I don't want to be an accomplice anymore.
Then again, that'd be such a platitude.
We all had wishes for Awajima.
We wanted to be given hope.
That's how we made the stage and how we stepped up onto it.
Even laying bare the vile blood tainting its beauty,
we wanted to be in the light.
The stories of Emi Okabe, Yukie Onoda, Katsurako Ibuki...
They're always with us in our daily lives.
These stories aren't unfamiliar to anyone.
Those who get nothing but pity,
those who get stones thrown at them...
Those aren't the kinds of people I wanted to make.
And I believe no one wants that.
I wanted to believe.
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Gracious!
Don't run in the hospital!
I'm sorry.
Can you apologize?
Sorry!
She looks like Ecchan.
I'm gonna come see you when I'm in college!
I hope she's doing all right.
I couldn't keep our promise.
I'm sorry.
You're late, dickwad.
What's up?
What?
Well, just now...
There was a gorgeous lady crying on the bus.
A Hundred Scenes of AWAJIMA
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