[ He matters because he's Reni Kamikizaka, a prolific director in their corner of Japan. He has to prove himself to him because after ten years of experience - of wonderful plays, awards, and accolades - he put it all into question with a few cold, cutting words. His passion had been stronger in the end, but he'd lost years of being on stage, and years of friendship with his childhood friend, as a result.
And he may have not made this part of himself obvious, but... Tsumugi hates to lose. The two vote difference in their Act-Off felt like a miracle more than a victory won from his skills as an actor. So maybe it's not the most mature mindset, but he wants to face him again. To crush him with the skills he's honed with Mankai.
But nothing she says is wrong, either. He remembers how wonderful it felt when Tasuku said he'd admired his acting - when the rest of his troupe told him to be more confident. When it comes to proving himself to the people who care about him... he already has. Many times over.
Doubt buds within his heart, a bright and bold yellow within a sea of blue. ] I... I don't know. But I feel like I have to. [ And yet he lowers himself from the stage, both feet returning to solid ground as he stands before her, an audience member to the ongoing play once more. ] If I don't, I might never be truly confident on stage.
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And he may have not made this part of himself obvious, but... Tsumugi hates to lose. The two vote difference in their Act-Off felt like a miracle more than a victory won from his skills as an actor. So maybe it's not the most mature mindset, but he wants to face him again. To crush him with the skills he's honed with Mankai.
But nothing she says is wrong, either. He remembers how wonderful it felt when Tasuku said he'd admired his acting - when the rest of his troupe told him to be more confident. When it comes to proving himself to the people who care about him... he already has. Many times over.
Doubt buds within his heart, a bright and bold yellow within a sea of blue. ] I... I don't know. But I feel like I have to. [ And yet he lowers himself from the stage, both feet returning to solid ground as he stands before her, an audience member to the ongoing play once more. ] If I don't, I might never be truly confident on stage.