Rocket Start ~set theory~ Chapter 4

[nebulancer]

Koga: Hmph. If you gotta get support from comrades before you move forward, you've never gone ahead from the start.

Without bein' able to stand up by yourself, you're just like a baby.

I'm different, though. I'm fine even if I'm alone. No matter what happens, I'll clench my teeth tight, takin' whatever comes at me to improve myself.

That way, I'll become like Sakuma-senpai.

You're too naive to even make your dreams come true if you don't have the resolve to fight alone.

Just go right home, sleepin' on your futon; enjoy that dream that's gotten fluffy from havin' nothin' to do with reality.

Whoops... This ain't the place to be cha~ttin' idly. If I miss the train, I won't be able to get home~, so I'll be goin'. Seriously, I totally made a waste of my time.

See you. Don't be talkin' to me anymore~, Akehoshi.

Ah, yeah, yeah... When you're walkin' Daikichi, make sure that you tie the leash properly, and his fur's ruffled up, so go 'n trim it already.

Ain't that the owner's job, you idiot?

Huh, then. Bye!

Subaru: Yup, Bye, by~e...?

...He left. He's really just like a stray dog.

(Resolve to fight alone, he says. But, Gami-san, being alone means you'll be crushed no matter how powerful you are.)

(Dad was like that too... That's why, at the very least, I want a partner I can lean my back on.)

(But here, it's a hangout for all guys who aren't motivated in the least... I wonder if finding such a comrade with these people is gonna be hard.)

(Even then, if there's someone with a strong purpose in mind just like Gami-san... Without thinking of useless thoughts, we might just able to head forward this way and that.)

(For me, that kind of a purpose and all... I don't have such a dream that I can brag about.)

(Hey, Dad. Why did I even want to become an idol?)

[Scene change: Theater Club club room]

Hokuto: ...



Hmph... I am a prince.

Though my nationality and such are unknown, a country which has adopted imperial rule only holds the matter of eldest son, second son, or third son of royalty to be of importance.

Although my words are in Japanese, according to that of the script, the original was in English.

"A red rose befits you" is written in the script. So, perhaps, the hues of hair and eyes must be compatible with that of red.

Indeed, the image has quite come together.

I am a prince. And, in English, prince.

Wataru: Umm... You are still remaining here, are you not?

Hokuto: Hm. Entering a room without knocking would violate one's manners. Such would be the words of a "prince."

Yes, upon the setting of the play... I'm that type of prince.

Fufun. How is it, President?

With your having told me to "be like a prince", I'd chosen a play that contained a "prince" in it and rehearsed it.

Those were the directions, were they not. I interpreted it that way, so I've been practicing it ever since.

Wataru: Your hearing is selective to only the parts which you deem favorable to the point I may even admire as such.

You do know, I had said this: "You look gallant as a prince, though honestly speaking, you have absolutely no talent in acting."

"As such, I shall not allow your entry into the Theater Club. Even if you were to rehearse such a play, I believe it to be only wasted effort on your part," yes?

Hokuto: I understand as such. I'd been expecting this severe kind of response since the beginning.

If I'd be discouraged over such a degree of disapproval, to become a prominent actor would be a dream within a dream.

Wataru: Oh, no, I simply was scorning you.

Hokuto: Even so. There should be no reason for you to deny my entry into the club. I'll properly pay the club entry fee.

As you give me instructions, I'll practice on my own; that way, I don't intend to be a burden as well.

Additionally, when you weren't available there was a member of the Student Council who came... He'd said that, due to a lack of members, the Theater Club will soon be disbanded.

If I were to join, the number of club members would increase and should escape the disbanding. Though it will be favorable for yourself as well, is there a problem with that?

I just can't accept this. I'd like a logical explanation for this.

Wataru: U~un... Well, there is indeed no reason for my attempting to forcefully scare you away. For everyone admires me, they mean to join the club.

For the most part, in a few days they give up and leave as they see fit...

As I shall feel lonely upon having to say farewell, I'd thought it best to drive away aspiring members from the very beginning.

Hokuto: Don't worry. I'm not quitting. It's my principle that once I've made up my mind, I'm determined to carry it through.

Wataru: Hm. Though I know it to be a waste of effort, my heart hurts to pull you into the path of acting...

Ah, well, humans do have infinite possibilities available to them.

For the while, how about I wait and see. I believe you to be the son of the famous actress, thus your lineage likely has no greater superior.

In the worst situation, however, that could quite possibly change.

Hokuto: Yes. I'm not going to shy away from my Mother's popularity, as I do intend to become a prominent actor. For that sake, I'll take on any necessary difficulties, and without holding back, I'd like for you to actively provide me with aid.

Once more, I'll submit my club registration form. Please stamp the president's seal.

Wataru: Yes, yes... I understand: I've lost. Though it seems you only have your audacity to you. Well, at least I may be able to pass time by training you.

Hm. So, you are Hokuto-kun, son of the famous actress Hidaka-san. I shall tell you that I look forward to being with you in the future, at least.

Hokuto: Yes. I'm in your care. I'll be sparing with my free time and work with all my might.

President. Though it's soon, I'd like some advice. I can't really grasp the role of a "prince" very well.

Why does he say "Hm" and all that. Is he having problems with his throat or something?

Wataru: Uu~nn? What kind of fate could this possibly be. It seems that quite the troubling child has joined the club...?