Chapter 7 „ The Sad Dumb Boy “

Ryosuke : „I'm so bored, hungry, lonely, hungry... and hate studying... “

( Ryosuke has been complaining while rolling on the living room floor for hours now. )

Ryousuke : „ It's strange. Are they spying on me ? Otherwise, how could they know ? Whenever I make some money, they come and take the money. “

( He suddenly stands up and seriously thinks about something. )

Ryosuke : „ Something's fishy here. How did they know that I earned some money ? I mean, they came to collect the money as soon as I got paid. “

( After thinking for a while, he turns to look at me. )

Ryosuke : „ Mirai, any idea or any one suspicious ? “

I : „ Uh ? That's... “

Ryosuke : „ You know something, don't you ? “

I : „ I went to pay the debt yesterday and he asked about Ryosuke so I just said... I just said somrthing... Sorry. Without thinking I told him that ryosukr also has some money. “

Ryosuke : „ Ha! You were the spy! So, how much d'ya get for telling on me ??!!!! “

I : „ .....sorry. But I didn't get anything. It was just an accident.... “

Ryosuke : „ Hmm.... an accident... Fine, since you didn't do it on purpose... And besides, we still have some money left. Anyway, that's not important. My snack money! They took all my snack money! “

( snacks... )

Ryosuke : „ I will never forget this! You thugs! I swear on my Grandpa?s name to take revenge on them for my snack monay!!! “

( ............ eventually Ryosuke was ready to fight for his snacks. )

Haruna : „ What's going on ? It feels like something strange is going on. “

Ryosuke : „ Ugh ? How did you do that ? How did you manage to get in without making any noise ? “

Haruna : „ What do you mean... how ? That front door was wide open, allowing anyone and everyone to walk in. “

( ...it seems Ryosuke again forgot to lock the door. )

I : „ Hey, what brought you here ? “

Haruna : „ Uh... I brought you a present. It feels like the mood is somewhat down. It seems I came at the wrong time. “

Ryousuke : „ Yippee! A PRESENT! Something delicious ? A snack ? “

Haruna : „ ...how come you are so obsessed about food ? You are supposed to be a star. You are not trying to go for the pig concept, with your looks, are you ? “

Ryosuke : „ Well, who knows... “

Haruna : „ That is exactly what your image is right now. Anyway, it is not something fancy or anything. Somethime I need to help you out with material goods. “

I : „ .....help ? “

Haruna : „ There was a problem with this actor while shooting a drama. So I told them to find a replacement. That is why I'm here. “

Ryosuke : „ So that means they are looking for a new actor ? Does the replacement also get paid ? “

Haruna : „ Of course. You will work for Director Kobayashi Liko who has the Midas touch with everything she does. It's a guranteed job. “

Ryosuke : „ I am ready to do anything for money! “

Haruna : „ Hey, hey. I have my conditions you know. “

Ryosuke : „ What conditions ? “

Haruna : „ A boy in late teens and not much acting skills required. That director cares only about looks. So you don't need anything but to look good and young.... “

( Haruna and I both turn our gaze to Ryosuke. )

Haruna : „ Of course, Ryosuke, it is just you. “

Ryosuke : „ Of course, it's for me! Hold on... “

( Suddenly, Ryosuke's face darkens. )

Ryosuke : „ I am reminded of something... bad... I can't memorize lines... I have a poor memory. “

Haruna : „ What on earth ??? I can't believe you want to be an entertainer, but you so easily confess that you can't memorize lines. “

( Oh, well then. Ryosuke is so stupid... it'll be a tough challenge for him to memorize his lines. )

Haruna : „ But other than that, he meets all the requirements... Can't help it.“

( As if Haruna has given up, she smiles and says.... )

Haruna : „ I'm going to stake my reputation on you and take you along. “

( .....she wasn't giving up after all. )

Ryosuke : „ You are making a big mistake! I'm not ready to appear in that kind of big drama yet! I know myself and I can't memorize lines. “

Haruna : „ You be quite and just memorize. If you can't memorize it, you eat this script to absorb the lines! Get ready to be a paper eating goat! “

Ryosuke : „ Why should I be a goat ? And why do I have to eat paper ? “

Haruna : „ Then, is it all settled ? I'll tell the director and will come for you. You have to make up your mind for sure. “

Ryosuke : „ You're not listening! Nothing's settled! I can't do it. I won't do it! “

Haruna : „ Hush, goat. I don't understand animal talk. Miari. Take it! “

( Haruna passes me a thick stack of paper. )

Haruna : „ This is the script. The red lines are his lines. Have him learn the lines time and again. If he really can't.... “

( If he can't... ? )

Haruna : „ Let him eat it. “

I : „ ..... “

Ryosuke : „ ..... “

( And Haruna left in silence and was gone with the wind. )

Ryosuke : „ Is that the script ? Hm... at least I'll take a look, just to see what it's anbout. “

( Ryosuke starts to read the script looking happy. He says he dosen't like it but seeme to like it. )

Ryosuke : „ Hmmm...what's up with this character... “

( Suddenly, Ryosuke's face darkens. )

Ryosuke : „ This character is a boy, the youngest son, from wealthy and loving family. He's just like... “

( Come to think of it, Ryosuke is...... The role seems a bit too much for Ryosuke. )

I : „ Well... If it bothers you, shall we just tell Haruna you can't do it ? “

Ryosuke : „ ...................... Huh ? Did you say something ? “

I : „ I'm talking about turning down the role... “

Ryosuke : „ No, it's okay. Maybe I can do this one... Yeah, I think it won't be that bad. ...I think I can cut it! “