The Delinquent Shimizu-san Sitting Next to Me Has Dyed Her Hair Black-Chapter 3Volume 4 .1 - Shimizu-san and the Improvisational Theater

Shimizu-san and the Improvisational Theater 1

“Thank you all for gathering here today!”

One day, as the second semester was fast approaching, Shimizu-san, Seto-san, and I were in the drama club’s room with Runa-san. We were there because Runa-san, through Ai-san, had asked us to come.

“That’s fine and all, but are we allowed to just use the drama club’s room like this?”

“Don’t worry, I’ve already obtained permission in advance!”

“Well, if that’s the case, it’s fine. So, why did you call us here today?”

“That is because…”

“Don’t beat around the bush, just tell us.”

“I want to see everyone’s current expressive abilities!”

“Expressive abilities?”

I wondered if it was something like acting ability. As I thought this, Seto-san, who was sitting next to Shimizu-san, raised her hand slightly.

“Himejima-san, may I ask a question?”

“Please, call me Runa!”

“…Runa-san, I’m just doing narration, but do I need to show expressive abilities too?”

“Yes, indeed! Narration isn’t just about reading from a script. I personally believe expressive ability is essential.”

“I see, got it.”

“I actually wanted to invite the two third-year students as well, but they are busy with student council activities for the cultural festival, so today I would like to see the expressive abilities of everyone here.”

So that’s why Ai-san and Yousuke-san weren’t here today.

“So, to show our expressive abilities, what should we do?”

“There are various ways to gauge expressive ability, but this time, I thought we could try improvisational theater!”

“Improvisational theater?”

“Exactly! It’s a play performed on the spot without a script, where the actors come up with the setting and lines as they go!”

From what I heard, it seemed quite challenging.

I wondered if we could really do it.

“Can amateurs like us really do that right away?”

It seemed Shimizu-san had similar concerns.

“It might not go smoothly at first. But I think you’ll understand the joy of acting if you try! Could you please give it a shot, thinking of it as being tricked into having fun?”

I see, so we don’t have to try to act perfectly from the start. Perhaps I had set the bar too high for myself.

“…Well, it’d be weird to come all this way and not do anything, so I guess I’ll give it a try.”

“Thank you, Kei-san!”

“I’d like to try as well.”

“Daiki-san too!”

Everyone’s gaze focused on Seto-san.

“Seto-san, since you’re here, why not give improv a try, if you don’t mind?”

“…If the two of you are doing it, then I will too.”

Runa-san’s anxious face brightened instantly.

“Thank you, everyone! Let’s start preparing for the improvisational theater!”

After that, Runa-san began preparing briskly.

“So how do we start this improvisational theater? Do we really just start without deciding anything?”

“This time, let’s decide on our roles beforehand with this!”

Runa-san was holding a square box made of cardboard that she had seemingly prepared out of nowhere.

There was a round hole in the box, and on the side, it was labeled “Modern – High School Girl.”

“What’s this?”

“Inside this box are slips of paper with different roles for the improvisational theater! I’d like you to draw one and then perform the role that comes out! Ah, and don’t worry, Daiki-san, there’s a separate draw for boys!”

“So, I just need to draw from this?”

“Yes!”

Runa-san thrust the box in front of Shimizu-san.

Shimizu-san tentatively reached into the box and pulled out a slip of paper.

“What does it say?”

“Hold on… hey, Runa.”

“What is it?”

Shimizu-san thrust the open slip of paper in front of Runa-san.

“What’s this about a ‘stepsister’? Whose stepsister am I supposed to be?”

Runa-san adjusted her glasses frame. For a moment, I thought I saw the lenses sparkle.

“You’ve drawn a good role. As for whose stepsister you are, that’s for Kei-san to decide. It could be Daiki-san, Mio-san, or someone else entirely. You’re free to decide.”

“…I’ll decide after seeing the others’ roles.”

“That’s fine too. Now, Mio-san, please draw next.”

Seto-san reached into the box and pulled out a slip of paper.

“…My role is a childhood friend. Can it be anyone’s childhood friend?”

“Of course! Now it’s Daiki-san’s turn! Please draw from this box for boys!”

Runa-san took a box labeled “Modern – High School Boy” and handed it to me. I reached into the box and pulled out a slip of paper.

Unfolding the paper, it read “Kind Brother.”

“What does it say?”

“…It says ‘Kind Brother’.”

“Why is your role the only one with a bit more definition?”

“That’s up to the creator’s taste.”

“So it’s your taste!”

“No, it’s not! This is the prompt box we usually use for improv in the drama club, so I’m not the creator!”

I wondered who the creator of this prompt box was.

It piqued my curiosity, but I felt it might be better not to ask.

“Now that everyone has their roles, how do we start the improvisational theater?”

“This time, I’ll randomly decide on a setting, and you’ll act according to that setting and your roles. Let’s make it last about ten minutes. I’ll let you know when the time is up.”

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“Got it.”

“The setting will be Daiki-san’s room. If there are no other concerns, shall we start? Any questions?”

“I don’t have any.”

“Me neither.”

“I’m fine too.”

“Understood. Don’t panic even if you get stuck along the way. Okay, let’s start the improv!”

With Runa-san’s voice, the first improvisational theater by the second-year members of the Astronomy Club began.

First, I checked on Shimizu-san and Seto-san. Both seemed to be waiting to see how others would act, just like me.

I didn’t know the right way to start, but if we all stayed silent, it wouldn’t be much of an improv.

So I decided to start talking.

“Shimizu-san, have you finished today’s assignment?”

“Assignment? …Ah, yes, I’ve finished it.”

Shimizu-san looked surprised for a moment but quickly understood my intention.