Part 1

<I wonder if Tsukasa-kun’s around here somewhere......>

<Len, I’m sure things are fine, though everyone’s probably practicing for tomorrow’s collab stage right now, so let's not disturb them, alright?>

<Okay! When I checked in on Rui-kun earlier, he was brainstorming stage ideas with that "magician" idol.>

<I wonder what kind of person Tsukasa-kun’s practicing with?>

<Oh—! KAITO, look! Tsukasa-kun’s over there!>

<You’re right. He’s talking to someone. But.....>

You’re in my way! Get out of my sight, NOW!

......!

<Things looked to be really tense.>

<W-Wait, are they fighting?! What do we do......?!>

Tenma-kun......☆

Morisawa-san.....!

<H-Huh......? They were glaring at each other just a second ago, and now they’re shaking hands like crazy......?>

Your performance just now was absolutely stunning!

Right back at you, Tenma-kun!

The way you looked so heartbroken, I almost felt bad even though I knew you were just acting!

Even though our characters are enemies now, they were once the best of friends.....

When I think about their backstory..... I couldn’t help but get emotional.

<Oh, so they were just acting.>

<Yeah. If anything, they look like they’re getting along great.>

But still, I must commend you, Morisawa-san.

I knew Ryuseitai performs hero shows, but I never imagined you’d be this skilled......

Oh! Having a dedicated actor like you, Tenma-kun, praise me like that makes me really happy!

But..... I think it's also because this role itself is a natural fit for me.

A natural fit? By that, you mean.....

In hero stories, battles often arise when different versions of justice collide.

So, you end up acting out a lot of scenes where you're expressing raw anger toward your enemy.

I see.......

Besides, thanks to you leading the scene, I pulled off a performance beyond my usual level.

You really are a star who brings smiles to so many people!

Thank you very much!

…..But I still lack the skill and experience to be worthy of that "star" title.

But—one day, I’ll become an actor worthy of being called a "star"!

To make that happen, I must devote myself to perfecting every role I take on!

Is that so....?

—Then that makes two of us!

Huh....?

I'm also in the middle of my journey to become the kind of cool hero I dream of becoming.

You think so?

From where I stand, you already seem like a true hero, bringing hope and smiles to kids through Ryuseitai......

That means a lot to hear, but......

I'm not in Ryuseitai because I'm already a hero. I'm in Ryuseitai because I want to become one.

.....!

Reality isn’t so kind. It’s not easy to stand by your own sense of justice like the heroes on TV…....

Even so, I've fought to stay true to the justice I always believe in.

And there are people out there who see that and call me a hero.

—That’s why I’m gonna call you a star too!

The way you push forward towards your dream, Tenma-kun, makes you sparkle like a true star!

Morisawa-san......

Thank you very much! Then I must work even harder to become a man worthy of that name!

Yeah. Let’s work together to get closer to our dreams! This collab stage will be a huge step forward for us both.

Let’s shine like stars on the stage and give the audience the brightest smiles they'll ever have ☆

I won’t let you down!

—Now, let’s run it from the beginning, this time with the song!

Tenma-kun, if you notice anything, let me know!

Understood.

Morisawa-san, please let me know if you notice anything as well.

<That person...... He's quite a radiant one, isn't he?>

<Mhm! Y’know, they kinda remind me of each other!>

<Good luck, you two! I can’t wait to see you shine on stage!>