In circles, Chasing after her
Chapter 2.
Drama club Senpai's.
After the play,
While walking outside he thought, I wish I've could join a club like this... Should I try applying for this atleast once. Although I know I'll won't pass the audtion easily.
I'd gone out of the stage room while leaving" He remember's her, ah... He said, I was planing to ignore her, looking at the club stand, they were giving pamphlets, Out for the Next show.
I looked at it as I walked closer to the stand, few girls were talking aloud as I'd hear a girl with a shoulder cut, pink hairs was saying, i went to the cafe the day yesterday. I gone there with Kakashi and thought it was okay a girl with Bob cut wearing a tracksuit replied to her.
Oh did you go there isn't it expensive? By the way who is kakashi? A girl with a orange colored long hair's petited figure questioned. Other girl answered her boyfriend.
Oh! really... What the heck—no wonder you were watching always watching naughty stuff recently, pointing her finger's at her she said, "so you were planing to try that stuff later with that boyfriend of yours yes, yes—you lustful, lewd girl—sex-, when have you ever see me watch porn you IDIOT!, Oh shit, I said it too loud.
Excuse me! What should I do if I want to join the
Theater and flim club? I asked.
Flustered uh.. Erm... Can you say that again? She said. Ok— he said. I really want to join the club so is there an application form I can fill up? Girl with the orange hair say's looking at the other two girls Rina, Azusa we are not accepting any application right now, are we...? tell me quick her gaze said.
Hanabi are you an idiot, idiot rina said too, sigh.. Asuza said. Originally our club only accept people's from the addition, there's no exeption.
I see...
A voice of a footsteps approaching, hey girls why aren't you all helping in the clean up? Cold voice comes like a chill winter breeze Eek! Oh Nana Senpai ah, ''no the thing is this boy wants to join our club so I was just telling him.
Who she said" tilting her head and eyes through wards him. As our eyes meet I'd remember she was the senior who invited reze for the smoke, Her gaze was like she was judging me, looking at her a thought came in my mind, is everyone on the theater club so good looking, first Reze i Shouldn't say this, But she looks like a dynamite and then her like fine wine, just what the hell.
In her mind Nana thinks isn't he boy Reze left with last night. She grins and thinks in her mind seems like I got a way to get my revenge from her.
I greeted her as the senior and was about to walkout and left.
When is addition of newcommers, what? At the Friday why Nana senpai, Hanabi asked, I am going to take the audition this time tell it to the Reze, she might be tired with acting, than learning directing too, side ways.
Sure... She said, that idiot she still doesn't get something evil is going inside her head she still didn't get after see the grin, Azusa said.
Hhm.. Nana says despite the rules it is impossible for me to reject you seeing How enthusiastic you are, But I don't wish to accept random people either alright, I'm going to hold a special entrance test just for you. Ok?
Could you come back to the millennium Hall at 5pm this Friday we usually hold our practice sessions inside the auditorium. He turned around and said" Yes, i mean sure, Thank you so much, I definitely be there on time.
Is she serious Hanabi said.
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Somewhere else inside the auditorium– a girl her knees were drawn up to her chest, her arms wrapped around them, her gaze distant" or "She was sitting with both legs tucked to one side, with the Tearing eyes,
Senna I'm sorry... This I really didn't add an Ad–Lib out of nowhere. They suddenly changed that part of the script at the last moment... I am really sorry Senna...
Kazama said" standing next to her restless,
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Few hours ago before the play...
Rehearsal room felt silent. Reze she said. "Kazama, her sharp eyes fixed on him. "We're gonna do this my way now," she said, her tone, voice leaving no room for argument. Ink on the revised lines was still barely dry, and he still standing glistening under the harsh stage lights.
Kazama he blinked, taken aback. "Wait—you just changed that scene few moments ago. Does Senna even know about it "No she said" Reze crossed her arms leaned over the table, her shadow stretching long across the floor.
Shouldn't you tell her he said. if you'll tell her do you think she'd gonna agree think kazama I'm not doing this for myself it's for the club.
The audience won't wait for you to get comfortable you know."
There was a steel edge beneath her calm voice, the kind that came from years of a command. He hesitated, feeling the weight of her gaze press against him. Then, with a reluctant breath, he stepped forward, eyes tracing the unfamiliar words as he began to speak, his voice trembling under Reze's expectant silence.
Than you will do what senpai asked earlier won't you? She asked again just to confirm him, thinking again isn't it a bit... "So you are not going to do it, fine than i,"No it's not that he said.
Sigh... Fine I do, I will do it, but I have a condition in return, Will you go on a date with me Reze.
Hm... Depends she said seriously "on how you will do it. she chuckled I am joking, of course kazama you are doing an important job a date is nothing compared to that.
While leaving the room she asked him will you be able to do as I told you to? He replied yes...
Door closed as she left thud, ah... He put's his hand at his face what should I do I really can't do this to senna...
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Back to present...
Sigh.
Sorry senna...
The Doors opened as coming out of the changing room, Reze as she say hey, hey, you guys are still goofing around. When are you planning on to finish this?
Oh reze senpai a guy said "while moving the props, she says why aren't you arranging the costumes and tidying up the stage? Yes senpai!
Do it right away! She commands, while walking she looks at the Senna sitting around the door and kazama stood around her trying to comfort her, as she walks up to them.
Tick tock hearing the sound of the heels cracking against the floor, as he move around ah reze senpai,
Wow Kazama you are such a nice guy. you are even doing things that I didn't ask you to do–
But I he said.
She didn't even let him finish and said, are you now going to ignore me as well? No it's not like that,
HEY Torou Kazama you are starting to annoying me now you know, so can you just get lost she said in a harsh voice, But Senpai i, kazama she said brushing her hairs back with a hand, i told you to leave. Didn't you hear me?... Yes, Kazama said in a low voice
He walks through as the sound of door closing came, Reze throws the bag of the luxury clothes at the side of the Senna and says I felt sorry for you, so I bought some clothes for you.
They were expensive... so I hope its to your liking- Senna say's how could you make such a change to the script without even saying a single word to me first.
Reze says oh come on, Senna do you really think just any random person can right a script? Don't you know that emergency modifications to the script is extremely common already?
It is time for you wake up already. In today's world the audience is much more open minded and demand more simulating content. Our play's have to meet their expectations.
A guy says hey let's go, to another dude who was holding the prop box he replied yeah...
Reze says voice low, hey do you really think that the same old boring platonic love stories will even work these Days...?
Reze glance's around at the guys who were moving the prop's they start leaving feeling her stare, he says come on move fast she is so scary ok, ok,
Sigh... She crouches in front of her and says Senna, you think this is the end. Keep looking forward to what's coming next-
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After settling in the college in few days, it's finally was Friday.
Even through I came to the class I couldn't... concentrate at all.
It's obvious I was nervous or was I'll too excited I couldn't able to tell. But i can't help but think that I have opportunity to join a club full of the pretty, hot, and beautiful girls and boys from the all over the campus.
Then there's also Reze her, he reminisce a moment Just after the sex, as he lad into the bed, her sitting on the bed beside him looking outside from the window, humming a song. I looked at her halfawake with an one eye open her stunning beautiful naked back, I reached for my handphone and took a sneak pic of her, and mine first time, Our first sex— click.
Cutting his day dreaming, Hey senkai! We are going to play slot machine at the arcade you'll coming? Masamune said! Huh, Senkai says nope I'm not— ah, fuck, if you are not coming than who's gonna help us, seriously you're such a bore. Shikamaru said.
Senkai says hey there are plenty of guys who can help you instead of me, Shikamaru. Also I really can't tag along with both of you today I am really busy- Masamune says you really have a strange impression on your face today, he always had a silly face Shikamaru said.
Senkai says yah! Who's face are you calling silly, of course yours, hey! Senkai shouted, Hey, hey come on both of you Masamune said stopping both of them.
Ah. I'm leaving senkai said" Picking his bag up I have to go to the millennium hall. What that about millennium hall? Masamune questioned, Fu*k you shikamaru said.
After a while, out at the campus. as the three of wave bye to each other, them part ways went along there ways, Bye Masamune said "waving his hand' see ya after weekends shikamaru said" while leaving. You too senkai said.
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Hmm... I am more nervous now I am here. let's see.. He said in his mind, standing in front of the door Theatre and Flim he read aloud "So here it is. Excuse me he knocked on the door twice, until a voice spoken in come in. Bit Nervous in a awkward voice, he said hello... Sitting at the desk a senpai she give a confused look at him? Uh. Erm... Nana senpai told me to— ...Ah, special admission?
Yes! My name is yoshimura Senkai nice to meet you. She turn over to the monitor on the desk and say's the president of the club is not here yet "so please wait a bit. If you get bored you can look around the practice rooms.
Okay "so unfriendly he thought at his head, as he starts studying and searching the place around like a conspicuous cat he was looking at the props costumes and items as a voice of door knob opening came in click, he moved his head around just to face her. He didn't thought it be this quick.
Hey Rya i am thirsty, go buy me some coffee, as she looked around casually her eyes big, oh.. Senkai Kun! what are you doing here? From bored looking at the monitor, Rya face lit up in amusement as she turn over to me and said "So you are Senkai a Mechievous grin spreading across her face.
Reze glanced up startled, and then her eyes followed Rya's gaze. he stood near the back of the room he looked at the reze, his lips twitched—just the faintest hint of a smile—but he said nothing. Quiet was his way of his way of measuring, of Observing.
Before she even spoke, Behind her trailed Nana, the one Who had invited Senkai to join the club. Reze's eyes instantly found him, and for a moment the air felt charged—like the word had shrunk to just the three of them.
Reze" Rya greeted brightly, not missing a beat. "You're finally here. Meet Senkai-kun—our newest... recruit?" She let the word hang teasingly, clearly knowing the tension between the two them.
He straightened slightly, through his expression remained calm. He inclined his head in greeting, eyes briefly locking with Reze's in that familiar, unreadable way.
And then there was Nana. She lingered just behind Reze, a soft, sweet smile on her face that didn't reach her eyes. Her fingers twirles a pen in her hand, subtle and deliberate. Watching Reze and Senkai, she whispered under her breath, enough for only herself to hear:
"Interesting... Let's see how you gonna handle this Reze.
It wasn't admiration. It wasn't curiosity, there was something cold and calculated there, a quiet plotting that made the hair on the back of Reze's neck prickle, even if she didn't know why yet. Nana intentions were hidden behind polite manners, but him being unaware of the brewing strom behind him.
Nana's voice was smooth, almost musical. "I hope we'll all get along the club is very selective. "She let her gaze linger on Reze for a beat too long, the unspoken words sharp as a blade.
Reze's jaw tightened—but only for a second. If Nana noticed, she didn't show it.
Let's go to the stadium hall, we evaluate your acting skills there, acting what? Oh didn't I told you remember, that we'll be talking a evaluation test of a new recruit. A freshman who is too enthusiastic to join our club, it's him the youshimura senkai. Rya followed, oh we should hurry than let's go, follow me newbe, straight to the hall.
Senkai followed her out, Reze said, hey Rya, Nana... As Giving up she also followed them.
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At the Hall, Onto the Stadium.
I—" he began, then stopped. His fingers curled at his sides. "I'm not… really good at talking in front of people." Rya raised an eyebrow, "That wasn't the question." Nana tilted her head, feigning kindness. "You don't have to be good. Just try."
Try.
That word followed him as he stepped onto the center of the stage. The lights were dim. Too dim. The space felt wide. Empty.
He swallowed. "Any script?" he asked.
Rya tossed a random paper at him. "Monologue. Page three." Senkai glanced down The words blurred, He opened his mouth, Nothing came out.
His throat tightened — not from fear, but from unfamiliarity. He wasn't used to expressing. He was used to observing. Enduring. Staying quiet and steady while the world moved loudly around him. "…I'm sorry," he said finally, voice low. "I don't think I can do this." Rya groaned dramatically. "Oof. That bad, huh?"
Nana didn't look disappointed — she looked satisfied. Reze watched silently, arms crossed, eyes unreadable. "Again," Nana said calmly. "From the top."
Senkai tried, He spoke this time — but the words fell flat. Empty. Like he was reciting facts instead of feelings. His posture was stiff, his voice careful, restrained.
He wasn't acting.
He was hiding.
Rya sighed. "Yeah… no. That's not acting. That's a hostage reading a ransom note." Senkai lowered the script slowly. "I told you," he said quietly. "I'm not built for this." maybe I shouldn't have tried my luck, There was no self-pity in his voice. Just acceptance.
Nana smiled. "Then maybe you need… a trigger." She glanced at Rya. Alright," she said, folding her arms. "Let's not make this unfair." Rya perked up immediately. "Yeah, throwing a freshman on stage alone is cruel." Rya's grin turned wicked. "Ohhh. I know exactly what you mean."
Before Reze could react, Rya grabbed her wrist and tugged her forward. "You," she said cheerfully, pushing Reze onto the stage beside Senkai, " you are acting with him." Reze's eyes widened. "Rya—" "Non-negotiable," Rya chirped. "Partner scene. Improvised." Senkai stiffened immediately. "Wait— no, that's not—" Too late.
Rya clapped again. "Scene prompt: Two people who don't say what they feel — until it's too late." Silence. Reze turned toward Senkai slowly. Up close, she could see it — the way his shoulders tensed, the way his eyes avoided hers, the way he braced like someone preparing for impact.
She softened her voice. "…Senkai." That alone changed something. He looked at her. Really looked, The room faded. The stage wasn't a stage anymore. It was a night, A cigarette, A note left behind.
"You're still quiet," Reze said gently, stepping closer. "Even now." His jaw tightened. "Because every time I speak," he replied, voice low, steady, "I lose something." Her breath caught — just slightly. "That's not acting," Nana murmured under her breath. That was truth.
Reze reached out — slowly, deliberately — giving him time to pull away. He didn't. "You think silence makes you strong," she said. "It does," he answered immediately. "But?" "But," he continued, eyes locked on hers now, "it also makes you invisible." The air shifted.
Rya stopped smiling.
Senkai's voice didn't rise. It didn't shake. But it carried. "I don't chase people," he said. "I don't beg them to stay. If someone leaves, I let them." Reze whispered, "And if they wanted you to stop them?" His answer came without hesitation. "Then they should've asked." The silence after that was heavy — alive. Reze felt it in her chest.
So did Nana.
Reze stepped even closer now, her voice barely above a breath. "…And if I asked now?" Senkai didn't break eye contact. "…Then I'd listen." Rya exhaled slowly. "Holy hell."
Nana smiled — sharp, pleased. "That," she said softly, "was acting." Senkai blinked, like he'd just woken up. "I— I didn't—" Reze stepped back, breaking the moment. Her expression was carefully neutral now.
"You weren't acting," she said quietly. "You were responding." Nana nodded. "Which is far more dangerous." She turned to Senkai. "You fail alone," she said calmly. "But with the right person—" Her eyes flicked to Reze. "—you're terrifyingly real."
Senkai didn't know whether to feel proud… or afraid. Rya clapped loudly. "Congrats, loner boy. You're officially interesting."
Reze looked away. Because she already knew the truth. He wasn't an actor. He was a mirror.
And if she stayed too close— He would reflect everything she was trying to forget. Nana's eyes darkened — not with anger, but with intrigue.
Reze exhaled slowly. "…That's enough," she said. She stepped back. Nana clapped again, slower this time. "Well, well." She smiled — genuinely now. "You pass."
Senkai blinked. "Huh?" "But you need practice," Nana added smoothly, turning toward Reze,
"from today on… he'll be under your supervision." Reze stiffened. "What?"
"Congratulations," Nana said brightly. "You're officially mentoring him." Rya laughed. "Oh, this is evil." Reze met Nana's gaze — and finally understood.
This wasn't about rules.
Or talent.
This was revenge, And Senkai — unaware, hopeful, standing there with unexpected amusement— had just stepped into the center of a quiet war.
Nana smiled sweetly. "Welcome to the Theatre and Film Club, Yoshimura Senkai." as you're seniors we welcome you. And somewhere deep inside, Reze felt it —
The beginning of the End.
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