Backstage Journal is a short Kageki feature where very young cast members write anecdotes about what’s going on behind the scenes of the productions. They’re not very deep, being full of emojis and more like blog entries than articles, but they are a good way to get to know the newest actresses in each troupe.

This one is by then-Flower Troupe member Maisora Hitomi (of the 102 Class), and was published in the July 2017 issue.

Due to the nature of this feature there is the possibility of spoilers.

Backstage Journal: Maisora Hitomi (Wind over Yamataikoku/Sante!!)

Hello, dear Kageki readers 💖 I’m so happy to meet you 😊 My name is Maisora Hitomi, from Flower Troupe, and I have been honored with the opportunity to write a Backstage Journal for the first time.

Even before I joined the Revue I would read the Backstage Journals every month without fail, but I never so much as dreamed I would write one myself!! I feel so nervous thinking that all of you will be reading this. Despite this poor attempt at writing, I will be so happy if you read all the way to the end 💖

🌸 4 siblings!? 🌸
The 14th scene of the play, ‘Trial by Ordeal’, is a scene where Asumi-san’s character, Takehiko, is supposed to undergo the judgement of the gods. I appear in that scene as ‘Girl’, and when I discussed it with the other people with me in the scene—Kureha Maki-san, Marei Sayana-san, and Sakino Mion-san—we decided to play it as “four siblings 🎵”!? Kureha-san was the oldest brother, Marei-san was the oldest sister, Sakino-san was the second sister, and I was the third sister. It’s only a short scene, but spending that time every day as one of those “four siblings 🎵” makes me happy 💖 💖 Also, the ‘Girls’ in that scene all have costumes in different colors, so we have all used cords matching them to make hair ornaments. I’ll be so happy if you keep an eye out for that ✨ ✨

🌸 From Sante!! 🌸
Scene 6, ‘Siglo Reserva (Dried Figs)’ is a scene where we’re all pouring different wines for Asumi-san, who is playing the ultimate conceited gentleman, Mr. KIZZA. I am able to appear in that scene as ‘Franboise’, and it’s such a fun scene, but actually, since basically all of us have quick-changes, behind the scenes it’s such a commotion every day!!! Me and Oto Kurisu-san, who I am lucky enough to appear with in that scene, open a door in the back of the stage and fly out, and when we’re at the doors standing by, Oto-san will tell me with her gaze “Awesome!! We made it in time again today!!” (…or at least, that is what I imagine I’m hearing in my heart 💖 )
Drunk Asumi-san is so, so CUTE!!! Everyone, make sure you don’t miss it ✨ ✨

While I’m experiencing how happy it makes me to be on stage every day, I’m trying to value each and every day… 😊 I’m going to continue to devote myself so that I can contribute even a little bit as a member of Flower Troupe to bring the audience performances that will make them happy, so please support me.

Thank you so much for kindly reading to the end 💖