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* ImageSong: "SICK SICK SICK", which talks about just how crazy he is for Izumi. It do have dark interpretation, because of his desperation to feel loved again, Masumi willing to change himself to a completely different person, and abandoning his real self.

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* ImageSong: "SICK SICK SICK", which talks about just how crazy he is for Izumi. It do does have some dark interpretation, because of subtext, taking into account his desperation to feel loved again, Masumi willing to change himself to a completely different person, and abandoning his real self.
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* [[spoiler: NotSoDifferent: Sakuya confided in Chikage that the loss of his biological parents, and constant shuffling around various biological relatives left him without a place he could truly call home. Chikage realizes that losing August was a similar experience of bereavement, and starts to put effort in becoming friendlier with the other theater members after the conversation.]]

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* [[spoiler: NotSoDifferent: NotSoDifferentRemark:[[spoiler: Sakuya confided in Chikage that the loss of his biological parents, and constant shuffling around various biological relatives left him without a place he could truly call home. Chikage realizes that losing August was a similar experience of bereavement, and starts to put effort in becoming friendlier with the other theater members after the conversation.]]
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* HiddenDepths: He's well-versed in gaming culture, and it's one of the areas where he can fluently communicate his thoughts in Japanese. He's also a fluent English speaker judging by the event HOLIDAY PARK CARNIVAL. In ''Scarlet Mirror'', Itaru even says that Citron's high-spec.

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* HiddenDepths: He's well-versed in gaming culture, and it's one of the areas where he can fluently communicate his thoughts in Japanese. He's also a fluent English speaker judging by the event HOLIDAY PARK CARNIVAL. In ''Scarlet Mirror'', Itaru even says that Citron's high-spec.high-spec, therefore he likely has many hidden talents he has yet displayed.
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* [[spoiler: AnnoyingYoungerSibling: He was a prince and Guy was his attendant, but their relationship comes off as downplayed example of this. Citron enjoys calling Guy names such as "dense", poking at his "on/off switch", and ordering him around even after he is no longer officially his attendant. Although, Guy doesn't really mind, and Citron still cares for him despite his antics and name-calling.]]

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* [[spoiler: AnnoyingYoungerSibling: He was a prince and Guy was his attendant, but their relationship comes off as a downplayed example of this. Citron enjoys calling Guy names such as "dense", poking at his "on/off switch", and ordering him around even after he is no longer officially his attendant. Although, Guy doesn't really mind, and Citron still cares for him despite his antics and name-calling.]]



* HiddenDepths: He's well-versed in gaming culture, and it's one of the areas where he can fluently communicate his thoughts in Japanese. He's also a fluent English speaker judging by the event HOLIDAY PARK CARNIVAL.

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* HiddenDepths: He's well-versed in gaming culture, and it's one of the areas where he can fluently communicate his thoughts in Japanese. He's also a fluent English speaker judging by the event HOLIDAY PARK CARNIVAL. In ''Scarlet Mirror'', Itaru even says that Citron's high-spec.

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* ImageSong: "Petenshi no Yuutsu".

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* ImageSong: "Petenshi no Yuutsu".Yuutsu" and "SEEDS."
* [[spoiler: {{Mukokuseki}}: Wherever Chikage and Hisoka were originally from, it's not Japan, but both can pass as Japanese.]]
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* SuccessfulSiblingSyndrome: A subverted example. [[spoiler: A young Tsuzuru felt trapped by his peers that pegged him as a good soccer player as Meguru, but they would feel disappointed when they realized that was not the case. Tsuzuru began to practice with Meguru to become better, but later regarded soccer practice as their special bonding activity since Tadoru was uninterested in sports and Kaoru was born with a weak body.]]
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* FlowerMotifs: Cherry blossoms symbolize the coming of spring therefore it is also associated with rejuvenation and new beginnings. Sakuya is the first member of the reborn Spring Troupe and heralds the revival of the Mankai Company. [[spoiler: They also represent the fact that all good things must come to an end. Part 3 of the main story is starting to explore the possibility that the Mankai Company will dissolve and separate in the future.]]

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* FlowerMotifs: Cherry blossoms symbolize the coming of spring therefore it is also associated with rejuvenation and new beginnings. Sakuya is the first member of the reborn Spring Troupe and heralds the revival of the Mankai Company. [[spoiler: They also represent the fact that all good things must come to an end. Part Act 2 ended with this personal revelation and Act 3 of the main story is starting to explore the possibility that the Mankai Company will dissolve and separate in the future.]]
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* ParentsAsPeople: A victim of it when Episode 5 comes running. [[spoiler: His parents recently divorced with his father having custody of Masumi in the aftermath by the time Act 5 occurred and not wanting Masumi to be alone, he had asked for Masumi to come to America with him. While well-meaning, his ParentalNeglect on Masumi means that he didn't know about Masumi joining Mankai Company, so his son isn't as lonely as he used to feel and actually has [[FamilyOfChoice another place to call home]]]].

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* ParentsAsPeople: A victim of it when Episode 5 comes running. [[spoiler: His parents recently divorced with his father having custody of Masumi in the aftermath by the time Act Episode 5 occurred and not wanting Masumi to be alone, he had asked for Masumi to come to America with him. While well-meaning, his ParentalNeglect on Masumi means that he didn't know about Masumi joining Mankai Company, so his son isn't as lonely as he used to feel and actually has [[FamilyOfChoice another place to call home]]]].



* AdaptationalEarlyAppearance: He first appeared during Winter's second play in the game. In the anime, he appeared at episode 5 (which is Spring's first play) as Itaru's colleague.

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* AdaptationalEarlyAppearance: He first appeared during Winter's second play in the game. In the anime, he appeared at episode Episode 5 (which is Spring's first play) as Itaru's colleague.



* ConsummateLiar: Habitually lies. PlayedWith that he usually admitted when he lies and that some of his lies are the truth. He even says that "Truth is a weakness" in Act 5 itself.

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* ConsummateLiar: Habitually lies. PlayedWith that he usually admitted when he lies and that some of his lies are the truth. He even says that "Truth is a weakness" in Act Episode 5 itself.
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* CommonalityConnection: He and Tsumugi are both RaisedByGrandparents and love their grandmas a lot, hence their friendship. [[spoiler:This becomes important when Act 5 comes.]]

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* CommonalityConnection: He and Tsumugi are both RaisedByGrandparents and love their grandmas a lot, hence their friendship. [[spoiler:This [[spoiler: This becomes important when Act Episode 5 comes.comes, because the company needs to find Masumi's grandmother in order to convince him from leaving for America and Tsumugi is able to recall his grandmother's name, Hatsue.]]
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* CleavageWindow: For his regular outfit only.

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* [[spoiler: AnnoyingYoungerSibling: He was a prince and Guy was his attendant, but their relationship comes off as downplayed example of this. Citron enjoys calling Guy names such as "dense", poking at his "on/off switch", and ordering him around even after he is no longer officially his attendant. Although, Guy doesn't really mind, and Citron still cares for him despite his antics and name-calling.]]



* MysteriousPast: We know that he may have been a noble before, but that's it. [[spoiler: This is elaborated in Act 8 of the main story, he was the eldest of four in the royal family, being born from the king's concubines. He was also the most voted by the citizens of the country to be one who will become king for being TheWisePrince, but that put him in conflict with two of his younger brothers in the matter of succession. When the day of his coronation was decided, Citron chose to leave the country to avoid any conflict with his brothers]].

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* MysteriousPast: We know that he may have been a noble before, but that's it. [[spoiler: This is elaborated in Act Episode 8 of the main story, he was the eldest of four in the royal family, being born from the king's concubines. He was also the most voted by the citizens of the country to be one who will become king for being TheWisePrince, but that put him in conflict with two of his younger brothers in the matter of succession. When the day of his coronation was decided, Citron chose to leave the country to avoid any conflict with his brothers]].
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* [[spoiler: IWantMyBelovedToBeHappy: Tying into his character development, his MANKAI Glitter card has Masumi learn this. He still wants to win over Izumi, but also accepts that Izumi should be the one to choose whom she loves.]]

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* [[spoiler: IWantMyBelovedToBeHappy: Tying into his character development, his MANKAI Glitter card and the event ''Magicians' Pure Love'' has Masumi learn this.this. He grows to accept unrequited love. He still wants to win over Izumi, but also accepts that Izumi should be the one to choose whom she loves.]]
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The leader of the revived Spring Troupe, Sakuya was once the only actor at the neglected Mankai Theater company. A cheerful and earnest high-schooler that loves theater. He has a difficult home-life, and applied to the Mankai Theater due to his desire to act and the dormitory facilities unique to the Mankai Theater.

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The leader of the revived Spring Troupe, Sakuya was once the only actor at the neglected Mankai Theater company. A cheerful and earnest high-schooler that loves theater. He has a difficult home-life, and applied to the Mankai Theater due to his desire to act and the dormitory facilities unique to the Mankai Theater. An unpolished gem, Sakuya has limitless potential as an actor.
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* HiddenDepths: He's well-versed in gaming culture, and it's one of the areas where he can fluently communicate his thoughts in Japanese. He's also a fluent English speaker judging by Izumi's reaction in Itaru's ''Fully Enjoying Nostalgia Park'' card.

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* HiddenDepths: He's well-versed in gaming culture, and it's one of the areas where he can fluently communicate his thoughts in Japanese. He's also a fluent English speaker judging by Izumi's reaction in Itaru's ''Fully Enjoying Nostalgia Park'' card.the event HOLIDAY PARK CARNIVAL.
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* DoesNotLikeWomen: Played with, he can be cordial to them, but prefers it if they don't touch him at all. By the end of Act 5 though, he had considerably warmed up to Izumi. [[TheGadfly He joked that he does not see Izumi as woman, so he's fine with her.]]

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* DoesNotLikeWomen: Played with, he can be cordial to them, but prefers it if they don't touch him at all. By the end of Act Episode 5 though, he had considerably warmed up to Izumi. [[TheGadfly He joked that he does not see Izumi as woman, so he's fine with her.]]
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* [[spoiler: FriendshipTrinket: In the past August, Hisoka, and Chikage wore the same rings to symbolize their bond. Chikage is the only one that still wears his ring.]]
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A first-year in university. As he comes from a poor family with lots of children, he decides to go find a theater with dorms in order to relieve some of the financial burden. He joins Mankai Company after hearing about the live-in accommodations and to pursue his dream of becoming a scriptwriter, but he also appreciates the stage as an actor, too.

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A first-year first-year, Literature Major in university. As he comes from a poor family with lots of children, he decides to go find a theater with dorms in order to relieve some of the financial burden. He joins Mankai Company after hearing about the live-in accommodations and to pursue his dream of becoming a scriptwriter, but he also appreciates the stage as an actor, too.
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* ElegantClassicalMusician: He's a talented violinist and the play ''Harugaoka Quartet'' was written for him to play this character trope as a lead. [[spoiler: It was part of his upbringing, and he used to play the violin in official ceremonies for Zafra. His technically and emotionally sound play style is one of the points of admiration Tangerine has for his older brother. ]]

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* CharacterDevelopment: [[spoiler: From a moody, and sullen character that only cared about the director's attention to an actor that wants to become a better actor for acting's sake, and someone who views the troupe as his home, becoming more willing to open to others.]]

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* CharacterDevelopment: [[spoiler: From a moody, and sullen character that only cared about the director's attention to an actor that wants to become a better actor for acting's sake, and someone who views the troupe as his home, becoming more willing to open to others. His BRIGHT SPRING card states that Masumi understands love because of the Spring Troupe, and that he views the Spring Troupe as his family.]]



* [[spoiler: IWantMyBelovedToBeHappy: Tying into his character development, his MANKAI Glitter card has Masumi learn this. He still wants to win over Izumi, but also accepts that Izumi should be the one to choose whom she loves.]]



* ParentsAsPeople: A victim of it when Act 5 comes running. [[spoiler: His parents recently divorced with his father having custody of Masumi in the aftermath by the time Act 5 occurred and not wanting Masumi to be alone, he had asked for Masumi to come to America with him. While well-meaning, his ParentalNeglect on Masumi means that he didn't know about Masumi joining Mankai Company, so his son isn't as lonely as he used to feel and actually has [[FamilyOfChoice another place to call home]]]].

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* ParentsAsPeople: A victim of it when Act Episode 5 comes running. [[spoiler: His parents recently divorced with his father having custody of Masumi in the aftermath by the time Act 5 occurred and not wanting Masumi to be alone, he had asked for Masumi to come to America with him. While well-meaning, his ParentalNeglect on Masumi means that he didn't know about Masumi joining Mankai Company, so his son isn't as lonely as he used to feel and actually has [[FamilyOfChoice another place to call home]]]].



* SugarAndIcePersonality: Only shows the sugar to Izumi and his grandmother. But is slowly showing the sugar to the rest of Mankai company in his own way.

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* SugarAndIcePersonality: Only shows the sugar to Izumi and his grandmother. But is slowly showing the sugar to the rest of Mankai company in his own way. [[spoiler: He complains openly about taking care of Tangerine in ''Harugaoka Quartet'', but still allows Tangerine to cling to him and vent out his worries.]]
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* FamilyOfChoice: Within the Mankai Company, the Spring Troupe embodies the trope the strongest. Episode 1 and Episode 5 stressed the idea of a found family for Sakuya Sakuma, [[spoiler:Masami Usui, and Chikage Utsuki.]]

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* FamilyOfChoice: Within the Mankai Company, the Spring Troupe embodies the trope the strongest. Episode 1 and Episode 5 stressed the idea of a found family for Sakuya Sakuma, [[spoiler:Masami Usui, and Chikage Utsuki. Episode 8 and ''Harugaoka Quartet'' emphasizes this trope for Citron.]]
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* {{Yandere}}: Has shades of this, claiming that he'll kill anyone who becomes Izumi's boyfriend. [[PlayedForLaughs In Itaru's MANKAI Playback card, he even threatens Itaru with an arcade toy gun, saying that he wish the gun was real for even saying the word "like" around Izumi.]]

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* {{Yandere}}: A comical version. Has shades of this, claiming that he'll kill anyone who becomes Izumi's boyfriend. [[PlayedForLaughs In Itaru's MANKAI Playback card, he even threatens Itaru with an arcade toy gun, saying that he wish the gun was real for even saying the word "like" around Izumi.]]

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* AmbiguouslyBrown: Has darker skin, and his clothes look vaguely Middle Eastern. Act 8 of the main story reveals he came from a kingdom in the Middle East named Zafra.

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* AmbiguouslyBrown: Has darker skin, and his clothes look vaguely Middle Eastern. Act Episode 8 of the main story reveals he came from a kingdom in the Middle East named Zafra.



* CoolAndUnusualPunishment: [[spoiler: By the end of Act 8, Citron's father removed him and his two brothers from becoming an heir to the throne. Citron's punishment? [[{{Unishment}} He becomes the International Minister of Arts and Culture for the country]]]].
* CruelToBeKind: Towards Guy. He often calls Guy useless and in Act 8, [[spoiler:goes as far as accusing him of a crime to prevent him from returning to Zahra. Citron does it because he knows that Guy came from Japan, and wanted him to regain his memories and especially emotions.]]

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* CoolAndUnusualPunishment: [[spoiler: By the end of Act Episode 8, Citron's father removed him and his two brothers from becoming an heir to the throne. Citron's punishment? [[{{Unishment}} He becomes the International Minister of Arts and Culture for the country]]]].
* CruelToBeKind: Towards Guy. He often calls Guy useless and in Act Episode 8, [[spoiler:goes as far as accusing him of a crime to prevent him from returning to Zahra. Citron does it because he knows that Guy came from Japan, and wanted him to regain his memories and especially emotions.]]



* FunnyForeigner: Speaks in odd Japanese, although by Part 2 of the main story, he's improved enough.

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* FunnyForeigner: Speaks and writes in odd Japanese, although Japanese. He tends to confuse similar sounding words, and has a hard time writing and reading kanji. Although by Part Act 2 and 3 of the main story, he's improved enough.both his speaking and writing skills.



* IJustWantToBeNormal: [[spoiler: Citron wants nothing to do with the throne of Zafra which has restricted and dictated every aspect of his life. Being raised as throne ascendant, Citron was to remain within his palace, and interact with a small pool of appropriate people. Said group included his antagonistic younger brothers, Navel and Orange which reinforced Citron's dislike of his role as the heir. If Citron was not born a prince, he could have traveled the world, and would have a normal, loving relationship with his family.]]



* InUniverseNickname: "Ronron" by Kazunari.

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* InUniverseNickname: "Ronron" by Kazunari.Kazunari, "Prince" by Azuma and Muku.



* PoorCommunicationKills: [[spoiler: His father at least pointed out that had Citron spoke up about the conflict he had with Orange and Navel, none of the mess in the latter part of act 8 would have happened... but if he did, Citron might not have joined Mankai Company]].
* PrinceCharming: He is very good around women, and is popular among the neighborhood aunties for his chivalrous "ladies first" treatment. He even kisses Izumi's hand in a display of loyalty and affection, surprising and flustering Izumi. [[spoiler:Later in Act 8, it's revealed that he is a runaway prince from Zafra.]]
* PutOnABus: [[spoiler: For a portion of Act 8, he left Japan to return home. [[TheBusCameBack It doesn't last long though]]]].

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* PoorCommunicationKills: [[spoiler: His father at least pointed out that had Citron spoke up about the conflict he had with Orange and Navel, none of the mess in the latter part of act Episode 8 would have happened... but if he did, Citron might not have joined Mankai Company]].
* PrinceCharming: He is very good around women, and is popular among the neighborhood aunties for his chivalrous "ladies first" treatment. He even kisses Izumi's hand in a display of loyalty and affection, surprising and flustering Izumi. [[spoiler:Later in Act Episode 8, it's revealed that he is a runaway prince from Zafra.]]
* PutOnABus: [[spoiler: For a portion of Act Episode 8, he left Japan to return home. [[TheBusCameBack It doesn't last long though]]]].



* StalkerWithoutACrush: Claims he has these. [[spoiler: Until act 8 when it's revealed that Guy had been looking for him since he ran away from Zafra in order to get Citron to return home for the crowning ceremony]].

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* StalkerWithoutACrush: Claims he has these. [[spoiler: Until act Episode 8 when it's revealed that Guy had been looking for him since he ran away from Zafra in order to get Citron to return home for the crowning ceremony]].


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* [[spoiler: WorldTour: He was supposed to be on one of these, but stayed in Japan because he fell in love with it and the Mankai Company. He wanted it to be his last act of defiance before the crowning ceremony.]]
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* ImageSong: "SICK SICK SICK", which talks about just how crazy he is for Izumi. It's, shall we say, enlightening.

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* ImageSong: "SICK SICK SICK", which talks about just how crazy he is for Izumi. It's, shall we say, enlightening.It do have dark interpretation, because of his desperation to feel loved again, Masumi willing to change himself to a completely different person, and abandoning his real self.
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A first-year in university. As he comes from a poor family with lots of children, he decides to go find a theater with dorms in order to relieve some of the financial burden. He joins Mankai Company after hearing about the live-in accommodations and to pursue his dream of becoming a scriptwriter, but he later comes to appreciate the stage as an actor, too.

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A first-year in university. As he comes from a poor family with lots of children, he decides to go find a theater with dorms in order to relieve some of the financial burden. He joins Mankai Company after hearing about the live-in accommodations and to pursue his dream of becoming a scriptwriter, but he later comes to appreciate also appreciates the stage as an actor, too.
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* GeekPhysique: Itaru has never been the sporty kind. Years of shutting himself in his room has made him easily winded. Acting-wise, it's one of his weaknesses, because action scenes require stamina. He was also one of the losers in the ''Walk with Me, Talk with Me'' event which was an endurance run.

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A first-year in university. As he comes from a poor family with lots of children, he decides to go find a theater with dorms in order to relieve some of the financial burden. He joins Mankai Company after hearing about the live-in accommodations and to pursue his dream of becoming a scriptwriter.

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A first-year in university. As he comes from a poor family with lots of children, he decides to go find a theater with dorms in order to relieve some of the financial burden. He joins Mankai Company after hearing about the live-in accommodations and to pursue his dream of becoming a scriptwriter.scriptwriter, but he later comes to appreciate the stage as an actor, too.


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* DissensionRemorse: Tsuzuru and Kazunari had a verbal dispute before the event 'Operation: Campfire Bonds,' but both feel guilty and later apologize to each other. They even forgot what they were fighting about until the epilogue. [[spoiler: Kazunari found a picture of high school Tsuzuru and wanted to show it everyone, but Tsuzuru found it too embarrassing and yelled at Kazunari who also got heated. Although, Kazunari later ended up showing everyone anyway which led to Tsuzuru comically giving up.]]
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* FlowerMotifs: Cherry blossoms symbolize the coming of spring therefore it is also associated with rejuvenation and new beginnings. Sakuya is the first member of the reborn Spring Troupe and heralds the revival of the Mankai Company. [[spoiler: They also represent the fact that all good things must come to an end. Part 3 of the main story is starting to explore the inevitable fact that the Mankai Company will separate one day.]]

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* FlowerMotifs: Cherry blossoms symbolize the coming of spring therefore it is also associated with rejuvenation and new beginnings. Sakuya is the first member of the reborn Spring Troupe and heralds the revival of the Mankai Company. [[spoiler: They also represent the fact that all good things must come to an end. Part 3 of the main story is starting to explore the inevitable fact possibility that the Mankai Company will dissolve and separate one day.in the future.]]
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* FlowerMotifs: Cherry blossoms symbolize the coming of spring therefore it is also associated with rejuvenation and new beginnings.

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* FlowerMotifs: Cherry blossoms symbolize the coming of spring therefore it is also associated with rejuvenation and new beginnings. Sakuya is the first member of the reborn Spring Troupe and heralds the revival of the Mankai Company. [[spoiler: They also represent the fact that all good things must come to an end. Part 3 of the main story is starting to explore the inevitable fact that the Mankai Company will separate one day.]]

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