Double Planet Episode 8

Double Planet
Episode 8: "I tried shouting out the spell I just learned"
Tamaru Luka (Furuta Jun & Kanda Yota / Radio Shonan Personality)

The first thing Natsuki said was "It's the best." What he was referring to was his thoughts on the first play I had written, "Sky and Puzzle." An uneasy moment had passed since I emailed the script to Natsuki. I wanted his thoughts quickly, but at the same time I didn't want them at all, and these conflicting emotions sparked and exploded, but in the end I wanted his thoughts so badly that my hands and feet started to pop out of my throat. Just after 1am , instead of an email or LINE message , I got a sudden phone call. I answered the phone within seconds. The first thing Natsuki said was the same as before. "It's the best" kept repeating in my head. Suppressing the urge to dance, I listened intently to Natsuki's thoughts.

"I'll be honest with you. I was so drawn in that I still feel like I'm in that story."

"Sky and Puzzle" is a story that unfolds in the astronomy club at a seaside high school. The members of the astronomy club, who are fascinated by the mysteries of the universe, hope to find a new star and name it after themselves. The protagonist, a girl who used to be a club member who went home after her friend asked her to "just give us the name," so she joined the astronomy club to "make up the numbers and avoid the club being closed down." However, one day, when the protagonist looked through a telescope out of curiosity, she found a new star. This was the trigger that caused the puzzle of human relationships that should have been smooth to begin to go awry.

"I want to play the main character!"

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

"Thanks Natsuki."

After that, we spent a little time exchanging compliments like a newly-formed couple, which was a little awkward and embarrassing. But it felt good. No more, idiot.

After hanging up the phone at 4 a.m., I was so wide awake I couldn't fall asleep.
Feeling excited, I buried my face in the pillow and shouted out the spell I'd just learned.

"That's awesome."

We don't know when or where this play will be performed, but Natsuki and I have decided to get moving.

That was when it happened.
I received a message via Twitter .
The sender is Aono Satoru.
After reading the letter, I had an idea who it was.

"Could this be...that subtle blue?"

He is a male high school student who is a listener and often sends emails to Radio Shonan's "Love & Music ."
It says that you are interested in "The Sky and Puzzles." I don't really understand what that means.
It's my fault for not listening to the radio for a while, but maybe there was some development on the radio. I re-read the message. The killer phrase that appears repeatedly there is "I'm not suspicious." No, no, I'm totally suspicious. I can accept it because I know about the existence of Subtle Blue, but if it was sent by a complete stranger, it would be too scary.

However, I felt his sincerity in the way he spoke politely. Although he was clumsy, he was sincere in his own way. I felt a bit embarrassed to reply right away, so I decided to wait about three days before sending him a reply.

"I read the message.
I have emailed "Love & Music " once under the radio name Lucas. Actually, I know quite a bit about Satoru Blue. Oh, just to be sure, is Aono Satoru = Satoru Blue? I'm sorry if it's a different person.
Thank you for being interested in "Sora to Puzzle". I'm surprised! Or rather, I'm happy.
We are still in the process of giving shape to "Sky and Puzzle," but we don't yet know when and where we will be able to perform it.
Given the current circumstances, it's possible that the whole thing will end up being just a fantasy. (I'm determined to get it performed, though!) So, if you understand that it's a work with such potential, I'd be happy to tell you about it. Oh, and I'm not a suspicious person either (laughs).
Tamaru Luka"

“Thank you for your reply Lucas. Yes, I am Subtle Blue.
I'm glad I was able to prove I'm not a suspicious person.
I understand the possibility very well.
It's okay if it isn't performed (although I believe it will definitely be performed!).
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 somewhere?
Satoru Aono"

"to be continued"

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