Chapter 2

Kikyo Troupe's performance was so good!

The new cast members were great too!

Now that tickets are cheaper, maybe I’ll check out their next showing too.

Looks like the newly revamped Kikyo Troupe is getting great reception from the audience.

Normally, adding inexperienced students would mean a long adjustment period…...

Yet they pulled it off so quickly. It just proves how splendid Morinomiya’s foundation really is.

Indeed.

That performance more than earned them high expectations going forward.

Ever since the new lineup started, so many people's been saying how fun it is~!

Suzu-chan looked super happy too!

I’ve been checking social media for today’s show too..…

Looks like most of the feedback is really positive.

Let’s see..…

Ah, you’re right.

Even the fans who supported the original Kikyo Troupe seem to be embracing the change as a new change of pace.

Yeah.

A lot of people were wary when they heard students would be performing, but—

Now that they’ve seen it for themselves, a lot of people were relieved at how well it turned out.

Look, look!

Some people weren’t just relieved, they were totally blown away by the performance!

The boys’ division worked super hard so I’m glad it all worked out!

Fufu, even if they’re still students, their talent is nothing to scoff at.

Oh....?

What's wrong?

Fufu, take a look at this.

Let's see here......

<That actor I’ve been curious about is a student!? That performance was incredible!>

<There’s something so fresh about that performance. Can’t wait to see how that actor grows from here!>

Yay! I’m so happy!

They’re getting so much support!

Perhaps part of the appeal is how fans can support them in different ways, setting them apart from fully established actors.

Supporting someone as they grow, that’s one way to be a fan, too.

Let’s hope something good starts to bloom from here.

Yeah!

I know everyone at Morinomiya’s gonna be just fine!

Watching someone grow, huh..…

That’s something we experienced on the Wonder Stage too, don't you think?

Wonder Stage?

Yeah.

We had so many people watching over us, didn’t we?

…...That’s right.

It made me really happy, seeing familiar faces in the audience many times over.

It was easy to recognize the regulars too ☆

I couldn’t help but wave when I saw them!

With each performance, I could see the number of returning guests increasing.

I can still clearly remember how many people came to see our final Wonder Stage performance.

And when it was time to part ways with the stage, they sent us off with such warm cheers.

I'm sure they were looking forward to seeing how we’d grow after that.

Yeah...… that sounds about right.

One day, I hope we can show them how much we’ve grown, like, super grown!

That’s why we must continue honing our skills to the fullest!

Yeah.

Let’s keep working hard, for the people who believe in us.

<Yeah!>

<Yeah....!>