E4 - Once Upon a Time

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[00:01] Hiiragi
    I knew it. You...
[00:03] Hiiragi
    really do have an interesting Sense.
[00:06] Kokona
    Sense?
[00:07] Panda
    No, really!
[00:09] Panda
    Who the heck is that?
[00:19] Kokona and Shizuka
    Huh?!
[00:20] Kokona
    They can see you?!
[00:20] Shizuka
    They can see me?!
[00:36] Sign
    Stella of the Theater:
[01:54] Sign
    Once Upon a Time
[02:00] Shizuka
    "The final show of
    The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter."
[02:03] Shizuka
    "Audience brought to tears by the
    singing of lead actress Yae Niizuma..."
[02:05] Sign
    The Final Show of SIRIUS's The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter
    Audience brought to tears by the singing of lead actress Yae Niizuma...
[02:06] Kokona
    She was so amazing!
[02:08] Kokona
    All the comments are about her, too!
[02:09] Kokona
    Yae Niizuma starred in The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter at SIRIUS's theater in Asakusa.
    As most readers probably know, SIRIUS is a female acting troupe put together by
    our country's renowned World Dai Star, Shamo Yamabuki. Their performances regularly sell out,
     and while SIRIUS is gaining national attention, the one who shines the brightest among them
     is Yae Niizuma.
[02:09] Kokona
    Niizuma's rendition of Princess Kaguya was delicate, and she put on a fantastic performance
    that made the audience feel how strong her will was at times. Her solo during the climax was
    truly a highlight, and the whole audience was brought to tears, overwhelmed with emotion
     from Niizuma's song overflowing with her Sense. I definitely saw her potential as a future
     Dai Star as she captivated the audience.
[02:09] Sign
    Yae-chan was amazing in The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter!
[02:10] Sign
    She really was! I'm definitely catching the next show!
[02:11] Sign
    I cried every time I saw it...
[02:12] Sign
    I'm a Yae-chan fan after seeing The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter!
[02:13] Sign
    Niizuma's talent stands out, even in the current acting world...
[02:13] Shizuka
    How is no one talking about you, Kokona?!
[02:13] Sign
    I'm going to go to every production Yae-chan's in!
[02:14] Sign
    She's cute, an amazing singer, and such a talented actress... What a prodigy!
[02:17] Kokona
    Yeah...
[02:18] Shizuka
    You poured your heart into that performance.
[02:20] Shizuka
    So why isn't anyone saying,
    "Oh my gosh, she's amazing"?!
[02:26] Kokona
    Oh! I found a comment about
    you, Kathrina-chan! Lookie!
[02:31] Kathrina
    Sure.
[02:32] Kathrina
    I'll read it later.
[02:33] Sign
    Voice call has ended
[02:33] Sign
    Voice call has ended
SIGN    Great performance. I saw the stream. Good job getting
     over that hiccup. You have some wonderful costars.
SIGN    ...Yes.
SIGN    Have you thanked them?
SIGN    ...Not yet.
[02:51] Kokona
    Man, she really is incredible!
[02:53] Shizuka
    Hey! Are you okay with that?!
    Doesn't it frustrate you?!
[02:54] Kathrina
    H—
[02:56] Kokona
    Er, no...
[02:57] Kathrina
    Hey, Ko—
[02:58] Panda
    Heya, are all three of you here?
[03:00] Kokona; Shizuka; Kathrina
    Huh?
[03:03] Sign
    Move-in party?
[03:03] Sign
    Move-in party?
[03:03] Kokona
    A move-in party?
[03:06] Panda
    Yup!
[03:07] Panda
    It's tradition at this dorm to throw a
    party after the newcomer performance.
[03:12] Panda
    How do your schedules look today?
[03:14] Panda
    You're not working today, Koko-chan.
[03:16] Kokona
    Huh? No, I'm not...
    But how do you know that?
[03:20] Panda
    That means tonight...
[03:22] Panda
    We'll be throwing a move-in party
[03:25] Panda
    for Koko-chan, Kathrin,
    and Oshizu-chan as well!
[03:30] Sasuga
    Yay.
[03:31] Shizuka
    Um... I'm allowed to join, too?
[03:33] Panda
    But of course!
[03:35] Panda
    Actually, you're all required to be there.
[03:38] Kathrina
    I-I...
[03:40] Panda
    Kathrin.
[03:42] Panda
    You! Will! Be! There!
[03:46] Kathrina
    F... F-Fine.
[03:50] Sasuga
    I can't wait to try your cooking.
[03:53] Kathrina; Kokona; Shizuka
    Huh?
[03:54] Panda
    It's tradition for the newbies to each
    make a dish for the party.
[03:59] Kathrina
    What? Even though the party's for us?
[04:03] Panda
    What can I say? It's tradition.
[04:04] Kathrina
    But...
[04:05] Panda
    Tradition.
[04:06] Sasuga
    I've never had authentic German food before!
[04:11] Kokona
    Kathrina-chan!
[04:13] Kokona
    Let's do our best together!
[04:18] Kokona
    Kathrina-chan?
[04:21] Kathrina
    So be it.
[04:23] Kokona
    Now that that's decided, let's go shopping!
[04:26] Shizuka
    Yeah.
[04:27] Panda
    Whoa there.
[04:29] Panda
    You're staying here, Oshizu-chan.
[04:31] Shizuka
    Huh?
[04:34] Sasuga
    We're very interested in you.
[04:36] Kokona and Shizuka
    Huh?!
[04:38] Sasuga
    Panda is, at least.
[04:39] Kokona and Shizuka
    Huh?
[04:40] Panda
    I sure am! I've never encountered
    such a unique Sense before.
[04:45] Panda
    I'm just so curious that...
[04:47] Panda
    See? I've got dark circles under my eyes.
[04:50] Panda
    I mean, it's honestly pretty cute
    and makes me seem more panda-like.
[04:53] Shizuka
    Huh? Um, uh... sure?
[04:56] Panda
    How do you change clothes?
    Or hop in the bath?
[04:59] Panda
    Hey, do you disappear if you
    get too far from Koko-chan?
[05:02] Kokona
    Wait, what?
[05:05] Panda
    Well, I'm sure it'll be fine.
    Anyway, looking forward to the food!
[05:09] Shizuka
    Kokona!
[05:11] Kokona
    Shizuka-chan!
[05:14] Kathrina
    Is she going to be okay?
[05:16] Kokona
    No idea...
[05:18] Kokona
    But I'm sure Shizuka-chan would enjoy
    some time away from me.
[05:23] Kokona
    Let's go shopping!
[05:25] Kathrina
    You sure bounce back quick.
[05:28] Sign
    SIRIUS SENTO
[05:31] Kokona
    I wonder what I should make.
[05:34] Kokona
    Hmm...
[05:37] Kokona
    Is there anything you'd
    like to eat, Kathrina-chan?
[05:41] Kokona
    Like a favorite food?
[05:44] Kathrina
    Hey.
[05:45] Kathrina
    Who exactly is Shizuka?
[05:48] Kokona
    She's Shizuka-chan.
[05:52] Kathrina
    Okay, let me put it another way.
[05:54] Kathrina
    What exactly is your Sense?
[05:58] Kokona
    Well...
[06:05] Shizuka
    A jungle?
[06:07] Sasuga
    We get all kinds of things from
    fans after playing various roles.
[06:11] Panda
    We got bamboo shoots this time.
[06:13] Panda
    Sassu fans are just too clever!
[06:16] Panda
    Now, then... How much do you
    know about Senses, Oshizu-chan?
[06:21] Shizuka
    Honestly, not much.
[06:24] Sasuga
    So you really don't even
    know much about yourself.
[06:27] Sasuga
    What a curious Sense.
[06:30] Panda
    Senses are special traits that
    began emerging when actors
[06:37] Panda
    started desiring a higher
    level of expression.
[06:43] Panda
    A little before the current acting scene
    became known as the great age of theater,
[06:48] Panda
    the stage was overrun with actors.
[06:53] Panda
    In order for actors to survive,
[06:55] Panda
    special abilities were born
    to help them take the spotlight
[06:58] Panda
    and shine the brightest.
[07:01] Panda
    Those are what we call Senses.
[07:04] Sasuga
    Just like animals adapt in order to survive,
[07:07] Sasuga
    I wonder if actors evolved, too.
[07:10] Shizuka
    Evolved?
[07:14] Panda
    Basically, we figure Senses are just
    a super-amazing form of expression
[07:19] Panda
    that only manifests onstage.
[07:22] Panda
    But Oshizu-chan, you're sorta... different.
[07:28] Kathrina
    There are actors who can awaken
    a different personality
[07:31] Kathrina
    within them via their Sense
     to fit certain roles.
[07:34] Kathrina
    It's rare, but there are even actors
    who can change their appearance.
[07:38] Kathrina
    Nevertheless, they remain
    a single actor on the stage.
[07:42] Kathrina
    It's inconceivable for another personality
    to appear alongside you
[07:45] Kathrina
    that other people can see, too.
[07:50] Panda
    Not to mention,
[07:51] Panda
    you don't seem to disappear when
    you leave the stage or Koko-chan's side.
[07:55] Panda
    I wonder what Koko-chan's Sense really is...
[07:59] Panda
    What exactly are you, Oshizu-chan?
[08:03] Shizuka
    I'm...
[08:06] Kokona
    As for Shizuka-chan...
[08:07] Kokona
    I met her during a time when I was
    failing one audition after another.
[08:12] (Flashback) Hamlet (Kokona)
    To be! Or not to be! That is the question!
[08:17] (Flashback) Judge A
    You're not bad, but you lack Sense.
[08:22] (Flashback) Judge B
    You don't have any Sense.
[08:24] (Flashback) Judge C
    You need Sense that can excite the audience.
[08:42] (Flashback) Kokona
    Maybe I can't be a Dai Star.
[08:50] (Flashback) Kokona
    No.
[08:52] (Flashback) Kokona
    I can be a Dai Star!
[08:54] (Flashback) Kokona
    I can! I can...
[08:58] (Flashback) Shizuka
    You can.
[09:02] (Flashback) Shizuka
    I was watching you perform.
[09:05] (Flashback) Shizuka
    I thought you did pretty well myself.
[09:08] (Flashback) Kokona
    Really?
[09:10] (Flashback) Shizuka
    But you need to have more
    confidence in yourself.
[09:13] (Flashback) Shizuka
    You need to stand proud
    and let them know, "I'm right here!"
[09:16] (Flashback) Shizuka
    Your performance needs that kind of passion.
[09:19] (Flashback) Kokona
    "I'm right here"?
[09:20] (Flashback) Shizuka
    Just watch.
[09:21] (Flashback) Kokona
    Huh?
[09:23] (Flashback) Shizuka (Hamlet)
    To be or not to be—that is the question.
[09:27] (Flashback) Kokona
    Hey! Don't go doing that right here!
[09:30] (Flashback) Shizuka (Hamlet)
    Whether 'tis nobler...
[09:32] (Flashback) Kokona
    Huh?
[09:35] (Flashback) Shizuka (Hamlet)
    ...in the mind to suffer
[09:37] (Flashback) Shizuka (Hamlet)
    The slings and arrows
    of outrageous fortune,
[09:41] (Flashback) Shizuka (Hamlet)
    Or to take arms against a sea of troubles
[09:44] (Flashback) Shizuka (Hamlet)
    And, by opposing, end them?
[09:50] (Flashback) Shizuka
    Well?
[09:51] (Flashback) Kokona
    Wow! Amazing!
[09:53] (Flashback) Kokona
    So that's how I should've
    performed that scene!
[09:56] (Flashback) Shizuka
    You can do it too, Kokona.
[09:59] (Flashback) Shizuka
    I'm Shizuka.
[10:01] (Flashback) Shizuka
    I'll make you shine brighter
    than anyone as an actor...
[10:05] (Flashback) Shizuka
    I'll make you into a World Dai Star.
[10:08] (Flashback) Kokona
    A World Dai Star...
[10:16] Sign
    Asakusa Hisago Street
[10:16] Sign
    Asakusa Hisago Shopping Street
[10:18] Kokona
    So I think Shizuka-chan
[10:20] Kokona
    is a version of me that has
    everything I've ever wanted.
[10:25] Kokona
    A me who's good at acting,
    super confident, and cool.
[10:30] Kokona
    Though I'm too embarrassed
    to tell Shizuka-chan that.
[10:34] Clerk
    Stop on by!
[10:36] Kathrina
    So a Sense that allows her to create
    an ideal version of herself as an example?
[10:36] Kokona
    Count me in! Got any recommendations?
[10:41] Kokona
    Everything looks so good!
[10:43] Kokona
    I wonder what everyone likes.
[10:44] Kathrina
    But then there'd be no need for
    Shizuka to show up on stage.
[10:46] Kokona
    Maybe these?
[10:49] Shizuka
    I think I came from Kokona's
    desire to become a World Dai Star.
[10:57] Shizuka
    I don't know who I am exactly,
[11:00] Shizuka
    but I want to help Kokona
    achieve her dream. That's all.
[11:05] Panda
    So why'd you show up on stage?
[11:08] Shizuka
    Because Kokona wanted the
    play to be a success.
[11:11] Shizuka
    But...
[11:12] Shizuka
    I honestly shouldn't have done it.
[11:15] Shizuka
    Because I only exist to make sure
    she can hold her own onstage.
[11:21] Shizuka
    So... I probably won't do it again.
[11:25] Sasuga
    Well, that's a waste.
[11:27] Panda
    But I think I finally figured something out.
[11:30] Panda
    When she was playing the prince
    in The Little Mermaid,
[11:33] Panda
    Koko-chan must've been channeling that
    role through you, Oshizu-chan.
[11:38] Shizuka
    Now then...
[11:40] Shizuka
    What's the meaning of this?
[11:45] Sasuga
    You really can wear the same costume
     just by imagining yourself in it.
[11:49] Sasuga
    Must be nice.
[11:53] Panda
    On to the next outfit!
[11:54] Shizuka
    But why?
[11:56] Sign
    Stella of the Theater:
[12:10] Kokona
    And now, we're going to be making
    the home-style German dish
[12:13] Kokona
    that Kathrina-chan recommended...
[12:15] Kokona
    Schuniterun!
[12:16] Kathrina
    It's schnitzel.
[12:17] Kokona
    Schnitzel! Um...
[12:23] Sign
    Schnitzel
    
    Lean pork
    Block of bacon
    Potatoes
    Green beans
    Cherry tomatoes
    Lemon
    Italian parsley
    Panko
[12:24] Kokona
    It's basically German tonkatsu, right?
[12:26] Kathrina
    Well... Sort of.
[12:29] Kathrina
    Japanese tonkatsu is really good too, though.
[12:32] Kathrina
    And deep-fried horse mackerel.
[12:34] Kokona
    Come to think of it,
    Kathrina-chan, the way you eat...
[12:38] Kokona
    Are you getting any veggies?
[12:40] Kathrina
    But of course.
[12:42] Kathrina
    Japanese vegetable juice is delicious.
[12:42] Sign
    27 Delicious Daily Veg
[12:47] Kathrina
    So...
[12:49] Kathrina
    How do we make it?
[12:52] Kokona
    Huh?
[12:57] Kokona
    Season the meat and then coat it with flour.
[13:01] Kokona
    Then quickly dip it in the egg...
[13:08] Kokona
    We're going to melt the butter first.
     Otherwise, these'll burn.
[13:12] Kathrina
    So you're good at cooking?
[13:14] Kokona
    I wouldn't say that, but both
    of my parents always worked late,
[13:20] Kokona
    so I was in charge of making dinner.
[13:34] Kokona
    Okay, all set.
[13:36] Kokona
    Could I ask you to handle the frying since
    you've actually had these before?
[13:41] Kathrina
    Huh?
[13:42] Kathrina
    Huh?!
[13:43] Kathrina
    Huh?!
[13:44] Kokona
    I'll prepare the side dishes in the meantime.
[13:47] Kathrina
    S-Sure...
[13:52] Kathrina
    I mean... I've studied
    how to play a chef before.
[13:56] Kathrina
    This is a stage.
[14:00] Kathrina
    I'm a chef.
[14:02] Kathrina
    I'm a chef.
[14:04] Kathrina
    I'm a chef.
[14:06] Kathrina
    I'm a chef.
[14:11] Sign
    A master chef is born!
[14:20] Kokona
    Ooh, that already sounds delicious!
[14:22] Kokona
    Smells great, too.
[14:24] Kokona
    Hmm? Is that smoke?
[14:27] Kokona
    What?!
[14:29] Kathrina (Hamlet)
    To be or not to be—that is the question.
[14:34] Kokona
    Hamlet?!
[14:42] Kathrina
    I guess it's true that
    no one is twice blessed.
[14:45] Kokona
    Does that mean...
[14:47] Kokona
    You actually suck
    at everything besides acting?
[14:50] Kathrina
    What?! I'm sure I would've
    been fine if this were a play!
[14:54] Kokona
    Are you sure?
[14:56] Kathrina
    I think so... probably.
[14:58] Kokona
    I see. So there are things
    even you aren't good at.
[15:02] Kathrina
    Is that a problem?
[15:03] Kokona
    No, it's fine.
[15:05] Kokona
    I'm just happy that I got
    to learn more about you!
[15:09] Kokona
    I didn't know anything about you
    except that you're an amazing actress.
[15:17] Kathrina
    I'm not a good actress either.
[15:19] Kathrina
    Even you must've been disappointed in me.
[15:21] Kokona
    Huh?
[15:23] Kathrina
    Everyone in my last troupe was.
[15:31] Kathrina
    I always performed alone.
[15:35] Kathrina
    I forced my costars and the staff to follow
    the ideal performance in my head.
[15:42] Kathrina
    The only reason they tolerated me is because
    I'm the daughter of World Dai Stars.
[15:47] Kathrina
    But...
[15:59] Kathrina
    I ruined an important performance.
[16:07] Kathrina
    I was supposed to succeed.
[16:11] Kathrina
    For my costars, the audience...
[16:15] Kathrina
    For my parents...
[16:18] Kathrina
    Yet I couldn't move. And now here again, I...
[16:24] Kokona
    Say, why don't we go ahead and try again?
[16:26] Kathrina
    Huh?
[16:30] Kokona
    I've messed up a bunch of times, too.
[16:33] Kokona
    I failed a bunch of auditions,
[16:36] Kokona
    Shizuka-chan always yells at me,
    and I lost the Princess Kaguya role.
[16:44] Kokona
    But I don't think I'll ever forget
    your performance as Princess Kaguya.
[16:52] Kokona
    Because it was our first play!
[16:56] Kokona
    Next time we do The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter,
[16:58] Kokona
    let's both do our best
    and get even more applause!
[17:05] Kathrina
    Kokona.
[17:08] Kathrina
    I'll do this, too! Teach me how!
[17:12] Kokona
    Sure!
[17:14] Kathrina
    And... thank you.
[17:18] Kokona
    Sure.
[17:23] Panda
    Okay! Is everyone here?
[17:26] Kokona; Shizuka; Sasuga
    Yes!
[17:30] Kokona
    Hiiragi-san... What's the matter?
[17:33] Shamo
    Don't worry about her.
[17:35] Shamo
    She's just relieved now
    that the play is over.
[17:39] Shamo
    She had a lot of stress pent up.
[17:44] Shamo
    She was apparently sleeping
    all day in her room, too.
[17:49] Kokona
    It's like night and day...
[17:51] Shizuka
    Uh, why are you two so close?!
[17:54] Kathrina
    Look who's talking.
[17:55] Shizuka
    Well, I'm Kokona's Sense!
[17:58] Kokona
    Why are you two so eager to fight?
[18:01] Niizuma
    Sorry I'm late!
[18:04] Sign
    Taiyaki
[18:04] Kokona
    Yae-chan?!
[18:06] Shizuka
    What gives?!
[18:06] Panda
    We invited her as a surprise!
[18:09] Niizuma
    They were kind enough to include me.
[18:11] Niizuma
    Also, I brought some taiyaki.
[18:15] Shizuka
    What an angel.
[18:16] Kokona and Shizuka
    Come sit over here!
[18:19] Kathrina
    What?!
[18:21] Niizuma
    Thank you.
[18:25] Panda
    Okay! Now we can officially
    welcome you to Sirius Sento!
[18:29] Panda
    Cheers!
[18:31] All but Kathrina and Hiiragi
    Cheers!
[18:38] Sign
    The
    Star
    of
    Asakusa
[18:47] Sasuga
    My mouth is full of Germany.
[18:51] Panda
    What does that mean?
[18:53] Niizuma
    Is this a dish from your
    homeland, Kathrina-san?
[18:56] Kathrina
    Yes... Though Kokona made most of it.
[19:00] Kokona
    But you got a lot better at it,
     Kathrina-chan.
[19:08] Panda
    Koko-chan and Kathrin seem
    to be getting along great!
[19:12] Shizuka
    Well, they are roommates,
    so that's probably for the best.
[19:16] Sasuga
    But how do you really feel?
[19:18] Shizuka
    I hate it! I feel like she's
    taking Kokona from me!
[19:20] Panda and Sasuga
    Ooh.
[19:23] Shizuka
    Don't make me admit that!
[19:24] Kokona
    Are you good at cooking too, Yae-chan?
[19:27] Hiiragi
    Why did the newbies cook?
[19:30] All
    Huh?
[19:31] Kathrina
    You mean it's not a dorm tradition?
[19:34] Hiiragi
    First I've heard of it.
[19:37] Sasuga (Impersonating Panda)
    "Let's give Kathrin an opportunity
    to apologize to Koko-chan!"
[19:41] Sasuga (Impersonating Panda)
    "Her being so pouty is honestly a pain."
[19:44] Sasuga
    That's what Panda said.
[19:46] Panda
    Heh!
[19:49] Kathrina
    What?!
[19:50] Shizuka
    Oho...
[19:52] Kathrina
    I-I wasn't being pouty!
[19:54] Kathrina
    Who asked for your help anyway?!
[19:56] Panda
    What? I did you a favor.
[20:00] Panda
    I'm sure you're thinking, "Thank you,
    Panda-chan! You're super adorable!"
[20:04] Panda
    That's what your
    heart of hearts is saying, no?
[20:07] Kathrina
    No, it's not!
[20:08] Panda
    Oh, come on now!
[20:12] Shamo
    Some rather interesting girls
    have joined the troupe.
[20:15] Hiiragi
    Yes. I think I'm finally starting to see it.
[20:18] Hiiragi
    Panda, Chisa, Yae, Kathrina,
    Kokona, and Shizuka...
[20:26] Hiiragi
    I'm sure something will be born
    once their Senses collide.
[20:35] Hiiragi
    I'll do my best to nurture them...
[20:38] Hiiragi
    into World Dai Stars representing SIRIUS
    and following in your footsteps.
[20:43] Shamo
    I see.
[20:54] Kokona
    North! Let's go north!
SIGN    Will you be okay all by yourself?
SIGN    I'll be fine.
[21:13] Kathrina
    Don't worry, Mama.
[21:16] Kokona
    No, Kathrina-chan... Don't go that way...
[21:24] Kathrina
    I'm not alone anymore.
[21:28] Kokona
    North, north...
[21:38] Hiiragi
    All right, so that will be our next play.
[21:42] Kudo
    Yae-chan's starring again?
[21:45] Hiiragi
    Well...
[21:51] Hiiragi
    Come in.
[21:55] Niizuma
    Pardon me.
[21:58] Hiiragi
    What's the matter?
[21:59] Niizuma
    I have a request regarding our next show.
[23:35] Sign
    Fifth Stage
[23:35] Sign
    A Wish
[23:35] Kokona
    Next time: "A Wish."