*English translation* _Taiki Himekawa x Melt Narushima x Aqua Hoshino Special Interview [Commemorating the end of the stage play "Tokyo Blade"]_ 0:05 Interviewer: "Thank you for your performances in the stage play _Tokyo Blade_ . How do you feel now, frankly, after this month-long journey?" 0:12 Aqua: "It was my first time on stage, but once the play started, it went by surprisingly fast, to be honest…" 0:21 Melt: "I get that! I was really anxious before the show, but once it started, it felt like 5 minutes." 0:27 Aqua: "That’s a bit exaggerated, no?" 0:30 Taiki: "Well, but that’s just how it is, every time." 0:34 Interviewer: "It was a very impressive piece of work, packed with the charm of the original bestseller. The drama is intense, for example there were intense sword fights. Narushima-san’s sword-throwing scene was much talked about because it was just like in the original work." 0:40 Melt: "Thank you so much! I know I’m lacking in a lot of ways compared to people like these two who have a lot of experience in acting, so I wanted to make up for that, even if it’s just a little. That’s why I worked really hard on that recreation of the original." 0:53 Aqua: "I watched the rehearsal, but I was still surprised by your performance on stage. Not just by the part where you grabbed the sword. That whole scene was good." 1:01 Melt: "Hehehe. Thanks to your advice, I guess! 😄" 1:05 Interviewer: "Is that so?" 1:08 Aqua: "Well, just a little." 1:10 Taiki: "But really, your performance in that scene was good." 1:14 Melt: "That makes me happy! 😁" 1:16 Taiki: "Other scenes needed to be worked on, though." 1:18 Melt: "Clearly... 🥲" 1:21 Aqua: "That alone shows how deep the play is." 1:24 Melt: "Yeah, that’s true. You and I have already been through a lot on _Sweet Today_ ..." 1:30 Aqua: "Speaking of _Sweet Today_ … Kichijoji-sensei came to see the opening night of _Tokyo Blade_ with Abiko-sensei. She seemed pleased with your performance." 1:41 Melt: "I see! 🥰" 1:45 Taiki: "Huh? Are you crying? Seriously?" 1:48 Melt: "N-no, I’m not!" 1:51 Aqua: "Good for you." 1:53 Interviewer: "Aqua-san and Himekawa-san, you two seem to have got on very well with one another. This was the first time you two were working together, I think." 1:58 Aqua: "Yes, that’s right. But I’ve actually been aware of Himekawa-san’s existence for some time. It’s presumptuous of me to say this, but the Lala Lai Theatrical Company is stacked with high-level actors. And among them, he was particularly strong." 2:15 Melt: "Taiki is a completely different person when he dives into the play. Even his way of speaking changes." 2:21 Taiki: "I always thought that Aqua was a skillful, but uninteresting actor." 2:28 Aqua: "You’re quite straightforward." 2:29 Taiki: "There's no point in lying, no? You were able to do what was required on set, but not much more. I felt like you were an actor who couldn’t do it. An actor who was putting on the brakes emotionally. But this time, it was different." 2:48 Aqua: "Well, there’s been a lot going on." 2:50 Melt: "Was it because you co-starred with your girlfriend? 👀" 2:54 Interviewer: "Can I ask you a question about that?" 2:57 Aqua: "Ah… sure, I don’t mind. Our relationship is public. Hm, let’s see. When I performed on stage with Akane, I…" 3:06 Melt: "He said _Akane_ ! He doesn’t even address her with an honorific! How cuuute! 😍" 3:09 Aqua: "Shut up. 💢 I got to be on the same stage with Akane for the first time, so our conversations became more and more about the play. When I hit a wall, I could always ask her for advice. And therefore, I felt like I was coming out of my shell." 3:26 Interviewer: "That sounds like a good relationship." 3:29 Aqua: "Yeah, it is. Thank you for your kind words. But I feel like, not only Akane, also Himekawa-san, Kana Arima-san, my fellow co-actors, the staff, the author of the original work Abiko-sensei and many other people who gave me good inspiration, all of them helped me grow as an actor." 3:52 Melt: "Haaa… Aqua is really mature. It’s been that way since _Sweet Today_ , but seriously, I can’t believe we’re so close in age. 😅" 4:01 Aqua: "What in the world are you talking about?" 4:04 Interviewer: "We’re running out of time, so it’s time for the last question. Finally, I’m afraid this is a standard question, but could you give a message to your fans? It’s up to you who answers first." 4:14 Aqua: "We should let the leading actor sum it up." 4:17 Melt: "Okay, I’ll go first, then. Thank you very much for enjoying the stage play _Tokyo Blade_ . As Kizami, I feel like I was able to give the best performance I could do at the moment. I will cherish what I have gained from this stage play and will continue to do my best in the future. 💜" 4:35 Aqua: "Well then, I’ll go next. Hello once again, I’m Aqua Hoshino and I played the role of Touki in the stage play _Tokyo Blade_ . It was my first time on stage and also my first time performing in a sword fight. It was a stage full of firsts for me, but it was a fascinating experience and I enjoyed performing. Even if it was just a little bit, I’d be happy if I left something in the hearts of those who came to see the play. Thank you very much. 💙" 5:07 Taiki: "Uhm… Do I really need to say something? 😐" 5:10 Melt & Aqua: "Of course! 💢" 5:12 Aqua: "Come on, sum it up in a kind of nice way, please." 5:17 Taiki: "Uhm--- I’m Taiki Himekawa and I played the lead character Blade in the stage play _Tokyo Blade_ . I was able to do everything I wanted to express, I think. The script and the direction were good. And there were many funny people among my co-actors, so it was fun. I hope everyone who saw the play enjoyed it. The stage is a good thing. I will continue to perform on stage as long as I’m given the chance, not only for the Lala Lai Theatrical Company performances, but also on other occasions. If you’re interested, please come see me again at some point. Once again, thank you very much for watching the stage play _Tokyo Blade_ . 🖤" 6:11 Melt: "That--- was so neat!!! 😯 What was that reluctance before?! And don’t steal the spotlight!" 6:19 Aqua: "It was all coming together nicely, but you ruined it with that one word, you idiot. 💢" 6:24 Interviewer: "Ahaha. Well then, thank you very much for taking your time today, despite your busy schedule." 6:27 All of them: "Thank you for having us. 💜💙🖤"