[ If they were really in Tsumugi's world right, that question would almost be blasphemous. Yes, she lacks the context of his backstory, but who else would he be talking about in this theater but- ]

Reni Kamikizaka-san... the general director of God Troupe.

[ It's clear this is painful for him to talk about. While not completely adverse to vulnerability, having to spell out his dream for the door - I want Kamikizaka-san to see my worth as an actor. - and then finding himself in this space is a lot, to say the least. It's worse than salt in his wounds, and he has to remind himself that Minako would want him to share this part of himself. Even if it's seems shameful, even if he wonders why it still bothers him so much... because that's what friends do, isn't it? They stick with each other through their highs and lows.

Still. Getting the words out is difficult. ] He. He once told me I didn't have any talent for theater. And you know how much I love acting. [ They wouldn't be in this situation, with her actively trying to keep him away from the stage, if he wasn't hopelessly devoted to his craft.

Tsumugi's never been boisterous, but he's never sounded so small before. ] It's been years, but I still can't forget his words.