Troupe Report is a Kageki feature where an appointed reporter will write about current events in the troupe, often via Q&A content with questions solicited from readers. Reporters are generally only replaced on retirement, unlike other backstage features that rotate monthly or quarterly.
This edition was written by Kozakura Honoka, and talks about events backstage of the ME AND MY GIRL tour which featured Senka guest actress Minami Maito.
Star Troupe Troupe Report, Kozakura Honoka
London, the 1930s.
The mansion of the Hareford family, which has a history going back to the Norman era, sits in Mayfair, a high class neighborhood.
This is a story of honor transcending the ages.
The story of the engagement ring
One day, in the rehearsals, there was something sparkling beautifully on Jacqueline’s (Kiwami Shin) left ring finger.
Backing up to a break in rehearsals a few days before…
“This one is nice too, right.”
“Oh~ ❤️ I like this one!!”
“Should we go with that then?”
Normally otokoyaku choose an engagement ring to give to their ‘musumeyaku’, but this ‘joint selection’ style is unusual.
Gerald (Amahana): Sneaking around to get one…felt kind of embarrassing somehow, LOL
This is the style for an ‘otokoyaku couple’. Another incident around this ring…
Gerald: Jackie, can you maybe let me know your ring size already? 💦
Gerald says that while picking out the ring he had to send a total of 8 LINE messages to his beloved Jackie asking for her ring size.
Jacqueline: I didn’t see ❤️
Jacqueline finally read the 8th message and replied.
I was bursting with smiles watching my innocent and adorable niece and my earnest nephew who has the generosity to accept everything about her (/Aunt Maria).
Then on the day when it was time to present the ring.
Jacqueline: I’m so happy!! I never dreamed an otokoyaku would give me a ring…!! …Then, ‘Why don’t you sell this~ ❤️ !’ (throws the ring)
Gerald: Jackiiiiiiiiiie!!
Jacqueline was so cute even when she went right into practicing their ring toss-and-catch.
Right now, the Star Troupe Hakata team has welcomed Senka member Minami Maito and we’re working hard in rehearsals! I had a talk with Minami ❤️
⭐️ What’s your impression of Star Troupe in these rehearsals?
A: You’re so cheerful and kind, and it makes for nice atmosphere in the rehearsals. No matter what, the first thing is to try charging at it! That attitude is wonderful, and I can really feel that you’re a great troupe full of energy.
⭐️ Tell us a fun story from rehearsals.
A: The rehearsal room is so cheerful, and I love watching you all taking things on full steam ahead. I’ve been enjoying myself the who~ole time! I’ve had so many fun things happen, but in particular, my classmate Korin (Hiroka Yuu) made her legendary (?) Weipa1 flavored rice balls, and all of us got to enjoy them!
While we’re tasting the happiness of having her with us, soon we must depart for Hakata!!
The flowering Hareford Story: To Be Continued