A3!

My name is Setsu Banri. Here's my portrait.

Nobody's coming to try out.

I scouted a couple prospective members,

so hopefully someone comes.

You already know them. I'm not sure

you can say that's a real casting call.

I wonder if they're people we happen to know, too.

Some are! I have a feeling that one of them

might end up being a no-show.

I just hope that they're all triangle-tastic!

What's that even mean?

Guys with triangular faces have three times the charm!

Hey, how are ya?

Hey!

I shoulda figured you'd get scouted, Omimi!

Who's that?

It's your first name, Omi. With a twist!

That's funny. Thanks for the nickname?

We're happy to have you. Welcome!

Thank you. Glad to be here.

Yo my dudes! Sup!

Please, no.

The name's Taichi Nanao.

I've never done any acting in my entire life.

I'm only here 'cause girls like that stuff!

Ha! I totally getcha!

'Sup, I'm Kazunari Miyoshi. Nice to meet ya!

What up, bro!

Birds of a feather, am I right?

You're being a bit too generous with your choice of animal.

Between the two of them,

they have the grace and intelligence of a mutt.

That's not very nice, Yukki!

You can stop staring.

Oh, sorry. So, you're Yukki? Pretty name.

So pleased to meet your acquaintance, miss!

Hate to burst your bubble,

but the cutie you're trying to hit on

is actually a grouchy guy who likes to play dress-up.

Grouchy? How rude.

You can't be serious. Are you telling me she's a bro?

No way, I was totally ready to dive head-first

into one of those messy theater situationships you hear about!

You got your hopes up for nothing.

Hold on. Say, am I confused, or have I met you somewhere?

Duh, we go to the same high school, remember?

You're definitely no stranger to me, Tenny.

Guess that checks out.

Thanks for coming. Honestly, you're a lifesaver.

It's my pleasure.

I appreciate you hittin' me up to begin with.

Well, you did seem kind of interested.

You wanna step up to the plate and try auditioning?

I sure do. I'm new, but...

...acting recently became a big dream of mine.

Became?

Hey.

Is he about to steal our lunch money?

Oh, cousin JuJu--

Shut it. I didn't come here to make small talk!

This where they're holding interviews for new recruits?

Yeah, this is it. You interested in signing up?

Yeah.

Wonderful!

Write down your name and the reason you'd like to audition.

Come now. A few more steps through the door.

No need to be shy!

I told you no thanks!

Good news, everyone!

I managed to wrangle some fresh talent on the way over!

Look, I already said I wasn't interested. So back off--

You snake. The hell you doing here?

I was about to ask you that. Moron!

--What's that? --You heard!

Listen boys, why don't we calm down?

They're a rowdy duo, aren't they?

Uh, yea. Isn't that Juza freakin' Hyodo?

A friend of yours?

He's a third year at our school!

No one's ever challenged him to a fistfight without losing!

Whoa! I bet that's a guy who likes triangles!

He's got an angular attitude!

You wanna piece of me?

Don't tempt me. If you came for trouble, you should go!

You ain't the boss of me, ya jerk!

'Kay that's it. You'd better behave yourselves--

otherwise, neither of you gets to audition!

You guys! This isn't a staring contest, 'kay?

A couple of delinquents.

They're more alike than they realize.

I'm seeing it, too.

Hey, boss-lady. When do we get to show you what we're made of?

We're not quite ready yet,

but we'll be good to go any minute.

Quick question.

But wasn't there supposed to another person you invited.

About that--

Heh.

You somehow managed to scrape five people together.

Oh, hey Sakyo!

Ugh. Not the repo man again.

Hold on, for real though?

Just in time. I'm so happy you made it!

Whoa, is this happening?

Did you ask him to join the Autumn troupe, or am I crazy?

Not gonna lie,

this is shaping up to be a rough-looking bunch.

Hey. Is it me, or is this group weird?

Well, people say you can't judge a book by its cover.

Let me reassure you. He might be a little intimidating,

but Sakyo cares about Mankai Company.

He has this entire time.

Huh?

From what I've seen the last few months,

nobody loves this troupe more than he does. I promise.

We couldn't do what we do without him.

So, he's more than some loan shark

who tried to sell our theater?

You can keep it for the stage.

The only reason I'm here is to perform.

That's the truth.

Let's get this show on the road, shall we?

Okay!

Moving on.

I'm gonna have each of you start with a basic intro.

Then try out the script.

Do you mind going first, Omi?

Omi Fushimi. Third year at Yosei University.

No theatrical experience.

Great. Now go ahead with the lines.

Hello, Mom. How you doin'? It's me.

I just got my test results.

Yep. I passed it somehow. No, I really did. Heh.

I know. I can hardly believe it either. Catch you later, Mom.

His delivery's a tad stiff.

But he's got a strong voice. It'll help him stand out.

I hope that wasn't too terrible to watch.

No way. You did a solid job. Taichi? You're up next.

Let's go! Name's Taichi Nanao.

Second year at Ouka High School.

And I have zero acting experience!

What's up, Ma? How you doin'?

It's me. I finally got my test results.

Uh-huh. I passed it somehow. Nah, I really did! I know.

I can hardly believe it either. I'll catch you later, Mom.

Well, what'd ya think?

That was impressive. You haven't done theatre before, have you?

'Fraid not. I'm an absolute newbie!

That's surprising. Your work felt so polished to me.

All right.

Which one of you bad boys want to introduce yourself next?

I'm up for the challenge.

Since when were you the director?

Huh? Listen, you snooze, you lose.

According to who, genius?

Okay, settle down.

We'll have you read next since you volunteered to go first.

I'm Banri Settsu. A third year at Hanasaki Academy

with no theatrical experience.

Hi, Mom, how're you? Guess what? I just got my test results.

He's good!

Uh-huh. I passed it for real. With flying colors. I know.

I can hardly believe it either. Catch you later.

Holy cow. That was perfect.

He certainly has what it takes.

Don't tell me you're new to acting, too.

Guilty. Man, show business is a piece a cake.

Anyway, next please!

Juza Hyodo. I'm a third year at Ouka High,

and I've never done this before.

Hmph.

Hi Mom, how're you doing?

It's me. I just got my test results.

Yep. I passed. Uh, I passed it.

I really passed. Uh-huh.

I can hardly believe it. Catch you later.

We all gotta start somewhere.

You freaking suck.

Beyond awful. Probably the worst I've ever heard!

My stomach hurts!

That's not nice, Banri!

Just ignore him. I don't want another fight.

I know I can't act.

But still. I'm willing to do whatever it takes to get better!

I'm begging you to let me join your troupe.

Uh!

Please, Director.

It takes guts to say that.

You're clearly passionate about this, aren't you?

You've got hunger and your ambition.

As long as you don't lose sight of those things,

you're more than welcome here.

You sure?

Don't you worry. I have a whole caboodle of exercises

for baby thespians. You're in good hands with me.

I can't thank you enough.

How can you take him seriously?

He stumbled over every line in the script.

Well. Better to recruit him

than an ignorant bully with mediocre talent.