[Translation] Kamisato blog 09272016 (Graduation)
Graduating from Tenimyu, and connecting.
Good evening! This is Kamisato Yuki.
Allow me to announce once again - all 48 tours of Tenimyu 3rd Season Seigaku vs Hyotei are completed.
There were live viewings in Osaka, Aichi, Miyagi, Fukuoka, and Shanghai Grand final, and I was overwhelmed with gratitude towards many people who have supported us in Hyotei performance. Thank you so much to those who have supported us during Hyotei performances!
Next up, Rokkaku performance… …as much as I wanted to say that but I’m no longer there.
In the performance the day before yesterday, Seigaku 8th has graduated from Tenimyu. No longer could I perform again with those members.
To everyone who was involved in Tenimyu, and my dear fellows, thank you so much for supporting Seigaku 8th.
I’ve graduated. And I must move forward to the future. I kept saying this to myself since yesterday. But it is strange - I want to swing the racket and wear Seigaku jersey. I’m overwhelmed with such feeling right now.
It’s something I’ve never experienced. Very mysterious indeed. Perhaps this emotion emerged because right now I keenly feel how dense, and how blissful it has been for the past two years.
Now I thought of it, Tenimyu stage was one of my dream when I entered this world. When I wished every day that someday I would achieve this goal it became a reality before I realised.
At first, I was so overjoyed that I could portray Fuji Shusuke, the genius. However, it wasn’t that easy.
The weight of Fuji’s batons across generations, the weight of so-called Tenimyu, the weight of 3rd season There were so many things that made me realise the truth that it requires not just ordinary effort to shine on the stage
There were times it was so painful that I wanted to run away. There were also times when I seemed to overcome with such weak feeling.
It’s my first stage so I don’t know anything, but instead of just words, Seigaku 8th extended their support for an inexperienced person like me. At that time I thought “Ah, perhaps that’s what Seigaku is.”
Even without saying, we make every endeavour to work harder in the shadow while helping each other to aim for higher.
Troupe leader Kazuki, who never goes off his course, but cares deeply about his fellows.
Captain Zaiki, who gave strict criticisms to people around him, but even harsher to himself and never let people notice his heavy pressure.
Those two in particular had a strong presence amongst us.
And so I spent everyday searching for what exactly “Fuji Shusuke” is. And I spent two years walking along with Fuji Shusuke.
Fuji Shusuke-kun is really difficult. Difficult as in how he is not obsessed with victory, and how he doesn’t show his real self and limitless strength - yet with an overwhelming presence.
Seigaku fights in anticipation of victory, but he doesn’t about it that much. Then, how should I sing and dance during Seigaku’s songs or full cast songs? I feel like the lyrics aren’t quite linked to Fuji-kun himself. Yet I must live on the stage as Fuji Shusuke. Then how should I portray Fuji?
I feel like Fuji Shusuke gave me a lot of challenges to work on. What is “Fuji Shusuke”? I don’t know the answer. But is that okay? I thought there was a meaning to continue exploring what Fuji Shusuke really is.
So I have decided that instead of just finding the answer, I should never stop exploring. Perhaps there’s a day when both Fuji Shusuke and I will change. (referencing Boku wa kawaru) I myself can’t feel that as Fuji Shusuke, but it is very fun to think a lot and find answers to questions I can’t answer.
However, Fuji thinks a lot about his fellow teammates, so there must be many times when he is noticed by his fellow teammates too. Especially when it comes to Taka-san and Tezuka. I have also cherished this part of feeling as myself. I’m not good at talking, and I probably haven’t told anyone. But I really Seigaku 8th!
I am glad to have encountered Fuji Shusuke-kun in my life. It wasn’t just about tough times. I’ve also felt blissful things from it too. I feel lonely that I can’t portray you, because I really like you. But I have no regrets. It was a lot of fun. I was very happy to have met you, thank you so much.
Before I knew it, Tenimyu has become a part of life and I felt that having Tenimyu is a matter of course. During Hyotei performance touring around different cities, I started to feel that this is not a matter of fact, but a happy and blissful time, and performed on different stage with a renewed understanding. Savoring this happiness and not paying much attention to graduation, I just lived on every single performance.
And then, the grand final two days ago. After singles 2 match with Jiro and I returned to the wing of the stage, I felt, “Ah, this is over. I can’t have matches anymore.” It felt a bit like the burden on my shoulder was relieved. Everything was completed. It was a relieved feeling that I have never experienced before, like, I have put everything forward. There was still the third act so I quickly switched back.
And then Singles 1 match, Tezuka x Atobe Perhaps it will become the legendary match in Tenimyu that will be passed down to future generations.
In an instant, I grasped what was on Tezuka’s polo shirt. Immediately, I thought “Zaiki, is he alright?”
There was nothing we could do. Could this continue?
In a few seconds, there were many things occurring at the same time, but the most surprising thing was that Zaiki was Tezuka. “He is real.“
Despite how this action could influence and control everything, Zaiki never released himself being from Tezuka, and naturally I continued watching Tezuka’s match as Fuji Shusuke.
I wonder if everyone on the stage felt the same way. How Zaiki’s dialogues are linked to Tezuka.
It was a match that I’ve never seen before.
From wanting Zaiki and Tezuka to forfeit the match, to hoping wholeheartedly that Zaiki and Tezuka will go towards “victory. It really moved my heart. Perhaps, Fuji-kun would as well.
Of course, it was until later that I firmly understood how it was the weight of Tenimyu that made Zaiki to continue in such situation, but also perhaps it wasn’t something he wanted to show. After all, he was the captain.
Hiroki didn’t discard his Atobe side too, and the match became more heated.
It really felt like an amazing performance on the stage until the last minute. It was a match I would never forget in my life.
But above all, it ended well. It was relieving that we could end this without losing even one person. And, all 12 of us have successfully graduated.
Even after wriitng this long, I wasn’t sure if I could convey this properly, but as I wrote the real feeling has emerged. Please allow me to say that again.
7 members from Fudomine, 7 members from St. Rudolph, 8 members from Yamabuki, and 9 members from Hyotei, all of you are the best rivals. Thank you so much for your occasional support.
Seigaku 8th. Because we spent together more than a family, it would be lonely to depart from you all, but we have shared painful, fun, tough, happy times together. I’m glad that such members could work together in 3rd season. We will continue our own paths from now on, but let’s work hard! If anything happens, let’s chat and have fun in group talk. It’s the best to have all 12 of us graduate together without losing anyone. Thank you so much, everyone.
Dear staff members. I cannot thank enough for so many of you putting enormous time and effort into supporting this musical in places that we couldn’t see. Sometimes we received your strict criticisms, small chat, and even laughing moments. I am full of gratitude that you always come and pour love into this. Thank you so much.
Everyone who supported us. It is because of everyone who came all the way to the theatres, that made us able to come all the way through. And it was truly wonderful that I was able to meet all of you. I’ve never seen the grand view in Dream Live with the stadium filled with blue colours. The applause and cheer during the performance. And sometimes even letters and present too. How happy it was for the past two years. Thank you so much.
Although I can no longer wear Seigaku jersey, but I am sure that the next new Seigaku, and Fuji as well, will become the best team. Please continue to support Tenimyu 3rd season.
And for Fuji Shusuke-kun. There’s only one word I have to say. Thank you.
New Seigaku Fuji Shusuke actor Sadamoto Fuuma!
Fuuma, go enjoy it (^^)
Kamisato Yuki will also fly towards the future. I’d be really happy if you can continue to support me!
It’s really a blessing to be involved in Tenimyu once in a lifetime. Thank you, thank you so much.
Seigaku 8th Fuji Shusuke - Kamisato Yuki.
I think this is the first time after the last show and graduation that I actually started crying again because of the boys.
Everything Kamisato said is so perfect. I am as well very grateful for everything that they did, be it on or off stage. Zaiki really became Tezuka in the moment he continued the match. He is a true inspiration and at this time, he became Seigakus Pillar of Support.
And Kamisato… He found his own Fuji and made him shine in the brigthest way possible. I am so thankful for this cast. They’ve indeed been like a new wave for me.
Let’s keep supporting them as good as we can. I know that I will. Now and forever.
