Hmm, we're so close, but it's not quite there yet.

I'm sorry. I practiced on my own and everything…

Argh! Why won't this go right?!

It's okay. I can tell you're both trying your best. Let's be patient and solve one issue at a time.

All right…

[Fade in/out.]

One, two, three, four. One, two, three, four. Yoshiko, you're too far forward.

I don't mean to be!

And yet you are. Just watch out for it.

One, two, three four. One, two, three four. Hanayo, you're off by a beat.

O-Okay!

You don't have to rush. Also, you can stand more in front, closer to Yoshiko.

Got it!

One, two, three, four. One, two, three, four, and…stop.

This is the most exciting scene of the play, where you're chasing after the thief. You two need to be in perfect sync for it.

It's a fast-paced song and dance, so that the villain doesn't get a chance to argue. If you're out of sync, even by just a little bit, the tension won't build…

I know that.

Even though we're still singing and dancing, this feels completely different from our usual live show preparation. Musicals are really hard to do.

We express ourselves fine during our live shows, but musicals have to also tell a story. It's tricky because we need to act well, too.

So even if you two think you're cooperating together, maybe you're both preoccupied with all the extra work you're putting into your performance.

I see… You could be right about that.

I hate to admit it, but I'm not sure I can concentrate on everything at once.

If that's true, then it's even more important to look at the entire stage to understand your role…

No, scratch that. In this musical, the two of you make up the lead role. So, why don't you try simply observing your partner standing next to you?

My partner…

…standing next to me…?

Oh, whoops! I'm supposed to go check on the sets now.

I need to go do something also. Good luck, you two!

[Fade in/out.]

Okay. Let's continue practicing. Try acting while keeping your partner in mind. Got that?

Got it!

We have a big problem!

Wh-Whoa, you scared me! What's wrong?!

It's a… Th-Thief… We've been robbed!

A thief?!

Heh, heheh! I pity that thief…

Because I, the world's best detective who can solve any case, am here!

I am Yohane, the famous detective! Come along, Hanayo!

Huh? What?!