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[dreamofarcadia]

 [Here's a translation of one of the CoM reports posted on the official website. There are only two for now, but I'll probably update when more come out- it says there are seven planned. Also, interestingly, the icon in the background of the reports on the website says N. P (N. Portman?) which is a name that may be familiar to you if you have the artbook.]

[Also, of course, let me know if I've gotten the readings of some of the names wrong so I can fix it.] 

RePort.NO.2-01

Reply No: 2022-02XX

Classification: Report NO.M-01

Observed on: 2018.02

Output on: 2022.03

Browse and restore records within the ■■■■■■.

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Takagi: It’s been a long time, Miwa. Have you been well?

Miwa: Yes, I have! Oh, and it seems like your leg has gotten a lot better, Takagi-san!

Takagi. Yeah, thankfully. I was really causing trouble for everyone for a while. Please, take a seat.

Miwa: Thank you.

Takagi: Do you want your usual order of black tea?

Miwa: Yeah!

(The sound of someone sitting down on the sofa. Footsteps going towards the kitchen, and someone’s movements as they put the kettle on.)

Takagi:…I know I’m repeating myself, but I really am sorry.

Miwa: Hmm?

Takagi: That I couldn’t be part of MBDS with you till the end.

Miwa: Ah, yeah…Well, it’s true, I really was disappointed. But there wasn’t anything else that could be done. And I couldn’t put it off any longer, no matter what.

So, honestly, I’m the selfish one for asking for someone to fill in for you.

I should really be the one apologizing here. I’m sorry.

Takagi: But since the person you asked was Shiyo-san, I knew my role was in good hands.

You’re almost done with shooting for the series, right? Hang in there.

Miwa: I will!

(The sound of Takagi coming back with a drink and placing it on the desk. They silently thank each other, and Takagi sits on the sofa.)

Takagi: Hey, are you really going to quit?

Miwa:...Well, ah, yes, but…

Takagi: Have you told anyone else?

Miwa: Mm, well…My manager and Kado-san, and you, of course.

And Toma-san, and…Azusa-chan, and Ezumi-san know, I think.

And the person in charge at A/Z/MA, and the president.

Takagi: I see…

(A pause.)

Takagi: Is there some reason you're making this decision? You don’t have to tell me if you don’t want to, of course.

Miwa: …

(Miwa, staring at his own reflection in the teacup.)

Miwa: I wanted to put an end to this in the best way I could.

Takagi: Oh, you mean your acting career.

Is this one of those “I want to stop doing this when I’m still in my prime” sort of things?

Miwa: My acting career? It’s more like…me, playing the role of Dita.

Takagi: Oh?

Miwa: I love playing that role from the bottom of my heart.

But that’s exactly why I’d like to bring it to an end while I’m still at my best, and then afterwards, come to my own end. 

Takagi: You’re being so dramatic, people are going to think you’re talking about something else, you know.

Miwa: Haha.

(Takagi takes a deep breath.)

Takagi: But you won’t change your mind no matter who says what to you, will you?

Miwa: Yeah. I have to do it now, or else.

No— I should say, I can’t put it off any longer.

Takagi:...

Miwa: …

Takagi: I won’t dig too deep into it.

But tell me if there’s anything I can do.

I know this is kind of a cliche thing to say, but…You’re not alone. Remember that.

Miwa: I know! Thank you, Big Bro!

Takagi: Ahahaha. I guess you kind of are my little brother, in a way.

(Takagi’s cellphone rings.)

Takagi: Ah, it’s Toma. Take it easy, okay?

Miwa: I will! 

Ah, ask him about bringing Azusa-chan along with us to Nagoya to eat food cooked in miso next time, okay~?

Takagi: I did already. —-Yes, hello? Ah, yeah.

(Takagi exits the room, talking cheerfully.)

Miwa:...

(Miwa stares out the window, then wraps his arms around himself like the cold is bothering him.)

Miwa:...Just a little bit more. Just until everyone can see the movie…

That’s…all I need. So please—-please, somehow, let me hold out until then….

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