Double Planet Episode 8

Double Planet
Episode 8: "I Tried Shouting the Spell I Just Learned"
Ruka Tamaru (Furuta Jun & Kanda Yota / Radio Shonan personalities)

Natsuki's first words were, "That's awesome." She was referring to my first play, "The Sky and the Puzzle." I'd been restless since emailing the script to Natsuki. Conflicting emotions—wanting her feedback, yet absolutely not wanting it—clashed within me, but ultimately, I desperately wanted her opinion. Around 1 AM, after midnight, instead of an email or LINE message, she called. I answered immediately. Natsuki's first words were the same as above. "That's awesome" was on repeat in my head. Suppressing the urge to jump for joy, I listened intently to Natsuki's feedback.

"To be honest, I was so engrossed in it that I still feel like I'm in that story."

"Sky and Puzzle" is a story set in the astronomy club of a high school located by the sea. The members of the astronomy club, fascinated by the mysteries of the universe, wish to find a new star and name it after themselves. The protagonist, a girl who was not involved in any clubs, joins the astronomy club at the request of her best friend, who says, "Just name it," as a way to "make up the numbers to prevent the club from being disbanded." However, one day, when the protagonist looks through the telescope out of curiosity, she discovers a new star. This triggers a chain reaction, and the puzzle of their seemingly smooth relationships begins to unravel.

"I want to play the main character girl!"

The main character is modeled after Natsuki, who has a straightforward personality.
No, that's not it. I think it was Natsuki who gave me the opportunity to write.

"Thanks, Natsuki."

After that, we spent a slightly awkward and embarrassing time showering each other with compliments, like a newly-formed couple. But it felt good too. Oh man, I'm such an idiot.

At 4 a.m., after hanging up the phone, I was wide awake and couldn't sleep.
Still excited, I buried my face in the pillow and shouted the spell I had just learned.

"That's awesome!"

We have no idea when or where this play will be performed. But Natsuki and I have decided to start taking action.

It was right at that moment.
I received a message via Twitter .
The sender is Satoru Aono.
After reading the message, I had an idea who it was.

"Could this possibly be... that Satoru Blue?"

He's a male high school student who frequently sends emails to Radio Shonan's "Love & Music " program.
It says they're interested in "The Sky and Puzzles." I don't really understand what that means.
It's partly my fault for not listening to the radio for a while, but there might have been some developments on the radio. I reread the message. The killer phrase that keeps appearing is, "I'm not suspicious." No, no, you're totally suspicious. I can tolerate it because I know about Satoru Blue, but if it had been sent by a complete stranger, it would have been terrifying.

However, I sensed sincerity in his careful choice of words. Though clumsy, he had his own kind of sincerity. I felt a little embarrassed to reply right away, so I deliberately waited about three days before sending my reply.

"I read your message."
I once sent an email to "Love & Music " under the radio name Lucas. Actually, I know quite a bit about Satoru Blue. Oh, just to confirm, Aono Satoru is the same person as Satoru Blue, right? I apologize if they are different people.
Thank you for showing interest in "Sky and Puzzle." I'm surprised! Or rather, I'm happy.
I don't yet know when or where "Sky and Puzzle," which I'm currently working on, will be able to be performed.
Given the current situation, there's a possibility that it all will end up being nothing more than a pipe dream. (Although I'm absolutely determined to get it performed!) So, if you understand that it's a work with such a possibility, I'm happy to tell you about it. Oh, and I'm not a suspicious person either (lol).
Tamaru Ruka

"Thank you for your reply, Lucas. Yes, I'm Satoru Blue."
I'm glad I was able to prove that I'm not a suspicious person.
I understand the possibilities much better now.
It's okay if it doesn't get performed (although I absolutely believe it will!).
I would love to hear more about "Sky and Puzzle."
If it's not too much trouble, would it be possible for us to meet up sometime?
Satoru Aono

"to be continued"

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