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AMBot | 07/27/2024 | Reading Time: 3 Min.
In Episode 15, the tension in the production reaches its peak as Raida hastily arranges a meeting with Akibo. Raida realizes her weak position, as Akibo could withdraw from the project at any time, but she manages to convince Akibo of the importance of their collaboration, even though she is writing a play for the first time. Impressed by GOA's performance and Yoriko's advice, Akibo agrees to revise the script together with Raida and GOA via Zoom.
Although Raida initially has reservations, her risk pays off, as Akibo and GOA enjoy working together and create a script that transforms the original by emphasizing movement, gestures, and emotional performance over expository dialogue. This fresh approach excites experienced actors like Kana, delights Akane with its closeness to manga, and poses a challenge for newcomers like Melt, who feels uncertain about meeting the new demands in just two weeks.
Aqua, who struggles with the new script, fails to show the necessary emotion during rehearsals. Kana points out to him that his lack of emotion on stage reflects his true personality. When Aqua asks Kana for advice on how to show more emotion, she unknowingly triggers his trauma by suggesting he imagine the death of his mother. This suggestion hits a nerve, as Aqua blames himself for his mother's death and is driven by feelings of revenge.
As Aqua battles recurring trauma, he suffers a panic attack. Akane, his girlfriend, recognizes his distress and suggests he take a break. To avoid alarming his sister Ruby, Aqua decides to rest at Gotanda's place. There, Gotanda tells Akane about a traumatic event in Aqua's past that led to post-traumatic stress disorder.
In a private moment, Akane hears Aqua murmur "Ai" in his sleep, and her detective instincts are aroused. As she pieces together the connections between Aqua, Ruby, Strawberry Productions, B Komachi, and the murder of Ai, she comes closer to uncovering the truth about Aqua's identity. When Aqua wakes up, Akane, who now knows everything, promises to help him through his pain, hinting that she has discovered his true origin as the son of Hoshino Ai.
Although Raida initially has reservations, her risk pays off, as Akibo and GOA enjoy working together and create a script that transforms the original by emphasizing movement, gestures, and emotional performance over expository dialogue. This fresh approach excites experienced actors like Kana, delights Akane with its closeness to manga, and poses a challenge for newcomers like Melt, who feels uncertain about meeting the new demands in just two weeks.
Aqua, who struggles with the new script, fails to show the necessary emotion during rehearsals. Kana points out to him that his lack of emotion on stage reflects his true personality. When Aqua asks Kana for advice on how to show more emotion, she unknowingly triggers his trauma by suggesting he imagine the death of his mother. This suggestion hits a nerve, as Aqua blames himself for his mother's death and is driven by feelings of revenge.
As Aqua battles recurring trauma, he suffers a panic attack. Akane, his girlfriend, recognizes his distress and suggests he take a break. To avoid alarming his sister Ruby, Aqua decides to rest at Gotanda's place. There, Gotanda tells Akane about a traumatic event in Aqua's past that led to post-traumatic stress disorder.
In a private moment, Akane hears Aqua murmur "Ai" in his sleep, and her detective instincts are aroused. As she pieces together the connections between Aqua, Ruby, Strawberry Productions, B Komachi, and the murder of Ai, she comes closer to uncovering the truth about Aqua's identity. When Aqua wakes up, Akane, who now knows everything, promises to help him through his pain, hinting that she has discovered his true origin as the son of Hoshino Ai.
This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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