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- The final scene was as incredible as it was because you put so much effort into it.
- —Asahi in reference to Tsukasa in A Sad Farewell at the Curtain Call Episode 7
Asakasa is the slash ship between Asahi Genbu and Tsukasa Tenma from the Project SEKAI fandom.
Canon[]
Asahi and Tsukasa are members of separate troupes from separate organisations. Before their first encounter in the "A Sad Farewell at the End of The Curtain Call" event, both were aware of one another's accomplishments and admired their work. Namely, the play performed by Wonderlands x Showtime in the "Wonder Magical Showtime" event would leave a deep impression on Asahi. The two of them find one another's work impressive, and only wish to learn more from each other.
A Sad Farewell at the Curtain Call[]
During the event, the two meet due to a collaboration between Phoenix Wonderland, Tsukasa and his troupe's workplace, and Tokyo ArcLand, Asahi and the Center Theatre's. Upon their first face-to-face meeting in Episode 2, "Genbu Asahi", Asahi and Tsukasa get into a staring match, in disbelief of being before the other. Asahi is the first to speak, excitedly speaking about meeting the troupe to his own. He proposes shaking Tsukasa's hand, all the while calling him by his role in Wonder Magical Showtime, "Miles".
During Episode 3, "The Two Leads", Tsukasa and Asahi are assigned the roles of the lead and secondary lead of the play "The Two Androids", Alfred and Bartlett. Asahi comments on how honoured he is to play the role alongside Tsukasa, still addressed as "Miles". During the table read within the same episode, Asahi prioritises enhancing Tsukasa's performance, requesting Rui to allow him and Tsukasa to go through opening together once more. Tsukasa uses his performance as a reference for improving his own, thanking Asahi for the assistance. He soon begins to look at himself in comparison to Asahi's skill level.
In Episode 4, "Let Us Be Friends!", Asahi provides Tsukasa with a technique to use in playing Bartlett, emphasising words as if reciting the vowels. Rui later considers Tsukasa having been doubting himself due to the skill level of ArcLand’s actors, but is reassured by the sight of the two practicing together. When Asahi re-enacts the scene of the lab’s destruction, Tsukasa silently takes apart how he put the scene together. He mutters about his talent, wishing to improve to such a level. Asahi's discussion of his past at the diner during the latter segment of the episode reveals to Tsukasa how he'd managed to produce the effect of a real battlefield, visibly saddening him.
In Episode 5, "Unexpected Words", when Asahi is inevitably assigned the role of Alfred, Tsukasa considers it rightful, dubbing him "perfect in every aspect." He tells Asahi he looks forward to seeing his interpretation of Alfred, and the two vow to do their best with the play’s finale together. After practice, Asahi, Tsukasa and Rui leave to purchase flower confetti for said finale.
Asahi and Tsukasa reminisce on the past month's impact on them, yet Tsukasa is lead into doubt once more, beginning to worry about the final performance due to the scene's moving and dramatic nature. Asahi tells him that he's done enough, as the two of them had worked together, alongside him requesting everyone present at the collab to provide him advice. He considers it to be Tsukasa having done all he could, and tells him to have more confidence in himself. Tsukasa is quick to leave in order to take Rui's advice, Asahi bidding him farewell.
In Episode 6, "Our Final Ambassadorial Show", the cast of Wonderlands x Showtime and Center Theatre clear the public performance. Asahi, rather than expressing his feelings on the show as whole, speaks on Tsukasa's improvement. He insists the finale went so well due to Tsukasa's effort, with the praise shocking Tsukasa, him excitedly thanking Asahi in response. The two briefly grieve over this perhaps being their final interaction, yet thank each other for the collective enjoyment of the past month working together.
In Episode 8, Rui tells Tsukasa he can tell Asahi has taught him a lot in the midst of the him speaking about the collab from a general point. Tsukasa celebrates this, noting having felt changes in his skill and ability since having worked with Asahi.
In the first side story of Tsukasa's "A Rush Of Excitement" card, the shopping trip for the flower confetti is focused on more. Asahi had requested to accompany Rui to purchase notepads, to which Tsukasa mentions the fact that he carried them around as well. Asahi recommends the brand he typically uses to Tsukasa, the conversation transitioning into a discussion of what Asahi did with his notepad. Tsukasa finds his dedication admirable, briefly mentioning how insightful these conversations always are. He wishes to thank Asahi and the ArcLand cast, yet Asahi tells him he's done enough. He describes Tsukasa as a lead with "wonderful aura," and "incredible acting range." Tsukasa briefly states to have been taking more notes during practice after the collaboration with ArcLand.
To the Gleaming Stars Halfway Through a Dream[]
In Tsukasa's "Never Give Up" card's first side story, he thanks Asahi for recommending the workshop to him through text. Asahi warns him of the director’s intensity, yet has faith in him being able to take it due to him having regularly worked with Rui. When attending the workshop during this side story, Tsukasa has the director break into laugher as he explains he and Rui's status at their school, and he tells him that he understands why Asahi recommended the place to him.
Deep Dark For Light[]
During the event, Asahi participates in the ArcLand hosted show contest as part of the young actors at ArcLand. He calls WonderlandsxShowtime to propose joint rehearsals between the troupes during practice, and they begin to work together. After working together, they split to do their own performances. Asahi catches WonderlandsxShowtime practicing and notes their improvement, and asks about who they've been training with. He states that he's also met Daigo and Reki, and Tsukasa asks if he can see how Asahi would perform his role.
Asahi briefly plays the role of Prince Bless, who has fallen into despair. He understands how to portray the feeling of hopelessness through his lived experience with real warfare. The rest of WonderlandsxShowtime is amazed at how empty his character and acting looks, and Asahi explains that it depends on how convincingly you can portray that final descent. Asahi tells Tsukasa to try to imagine a situation that would make him feel true despair, and that if he can ever help them, to say the word.
On the day of the show contest, he briefly meets with WonderlandsxShowtime to wish them good luck and expresses his excitement for their performance. He goes on stage alongside other young actors of ArcLand, and delivers a warmth in his acting, involving the audience. He watches WonderlandsxShowtime's play, and is stunned by Tsukasa's performance as Bless. When WonderlandsxShowtime turns to the audience to utilize them as encouragement for Bless to escape despair, Asahi is the first to rise up and cheer.
The ArcLand team wins the show contest, and Asahi is congratulated by Koryu. Asahi meets with Tsukasa after his meeting. He praises WonderlandsxShowtime's improvement, and tells Tsukasa that he finds his heart racing and mind wondering thanks to Tsukasa's performance. Tsukasa tells him that he understands, as he also views Asahi in a similar light. The two tell each other to do their best. Tsukasa tells Asahi that he'll keep going forward with his friends, and Asahi thinks about the word friends.
Moments[]
- A Sad Farewell at the Curtain Call
- In an area conversation featuring Rui and Nene, which appears after reading the event story, Rui references inviting the rest of Wonderlands x Showtime to a show alongside Asahi and Tsukasa.
- In the event's Virtual Live, Tsukasa states that the troupe had learned a lot from the collaboration, and that they have Asahi in particular to thank for it.
- To The Gleaming Stars Halfway Through a Dream
- During the event, Tsukasa attends an acting workshop to improve himself as an actor. When Nene asks him where he'd learnt of the place, he states it was recommended by Asahi.
- In Nene's "Lessons Learnt Alone" card's first side story, she briefly mentions Asahi on the topic of Tsukasa, stating he'd noticeably improved after working with him.
- Virtual Lives
- In Tsukasa's 2024 Birthday Virtual Live, he mentions Asahi as one of the talented actors that'd aided in his own growth.
Quotes[]
- Asahi – “Look, it's Miles! He's literally right in front of us...!”
- Tsukasa – “Miles?! O-oh, from that night show...”
- Asahi – “W-would it be okay if we shook hands?”
- Tsukasa – “O-Of course!! Why not...?!”
- — A Sad Farewell at the Curtain Call Episode 2 "Asahi Genbu"
- “We worked on our acting together and you went through the trouble of asking everyone about how to make your performance more compelling. Again, you've done everything you could, so you should have more confidence in yourself.”
- — Asahi in A Sad Farewell at the Curtain Call Episode 5 "Unexpected Words"
- Tsukasa – “So, I hope we get to keep doing that until the curtains go up on the day of.”
- Asahi – “Of course! I'd like that as well!”
- — A Sad Farewell at the Curtain Call Episode 4 "Let Us Be Friends!"
- Asahi – “The final scene was as incredible as it was because you put so much effort into it. And it was so cool to watch! I guess that's Miles for you!”
- Tsukasa – “...! Thank you very much!”
- — A Sad Farewell at the Curtain Call Episode 7 "Our Final Ambassadorial Show"
- “If anything, Tsukasa-kun, we have you to thank for showing such tremendous growth!”
- — Asahi in A Sad Farewell at the Curtain Call Episode 7 "Our Final Ambassadorial Show"
- “I was blown away by Tsukasa-kun's acting today. Compared to who I spoke to before the show, it's like he was a completely different person.”
- — Asahi in A Sad Farewell at the Curtain Call Episode 8 "How I Feel"
- Rui – “I can tell that you were able to learn several new things while working alongside Asahi this past month, Tsukasa.”
- Tsukasa – “Yes, I knew it! You saying that means the changes I've been feeling are real!”
- — A Sad Farewell at the Curtain Call Episode 8 "How I Feel"
- “(Even outside of practices, Asahi-san does whatever he can to improve his acting skills...)”
- — Tsukasa's second side story of "A Rush Of Excitement"
- “We especially have Asahi-san to thank for teaching us so much.”
- — Tsukasa in the "A Sad Farewell at the Curtain Call" After Live
- “Thanks to meeting many talented actors such as Asahi-san and Bakuno-san, I've been able to improve and grow.”
- — Tsukasa in HAPPY BIRTHDAY 2024 Live Show (Tsukasa)
- “I was so drawn in, I actually forgot I was watching acting and found myself rooting for you. And also—I'm really glad I got to see your performance today, Tsukasa-kun.”
- — Asahi in Deep Dark For Light Episode 8 "As your Rival"
- “Ever since I first saw the Phoenix Wonderland night show, I thought you were a captivating and skilled actor. But... After seeing you act today, it hit me. I—I don't want to lose to you.”
- — Asahi in Deep Dark For Light Episode 8 "As your Rival"
- “There's something about your acting that gets my heart racing in a way I can't explain. 'What kind of face will he show next?' 'What will he come up with?' Those thoughts keep running through my mind. That anticipation excites me, but—It makes my chest burn just as much.”
- — Asahi in Deep Dark For Light Episode 8 "As your Rival"
- “Asahi-san... I'm honored. What you described just now... that sensation in your chest... I believe it's identical to what I've felt from the day we first met, Asahi-san. To me, you've always shone so brightly it was almost blinding. So—I'm truly happy that we could finally stand on the same stage. And from now on, I'll keep running forward with everything I have, alongside my friends. As someone worthy of being your rival, Asahi-san.”
- — Tsukasa in Deep Dark For Light Episode 8 "As Your Rival"
- “(...My chest feels so warm. Asahi-san sees me—as his rival. Then I'll run even faster. To be worthy of being his rival, and to push each other to greater heights.....!!)”
- — Tsukasa in Deep Dark For Light Episode 8 "As Your Rival"
- “On the way back from the contest, I spoke with Asahi-san... and in that moment, I received some unexpected words. He told me he 'doesn't want to lose to me.' He's such a talented actor... I never imagined he'd say something like that, so it really surprised me. But—it's truly an honor. Because it means he sees me as his rival!”
- — Tsukasa in "Dive Into Despair" second side story
Fanon[]
Asakasa stands as a rarepair within the fandom space with very minimal coverage, due to the former of the two being a side character with a singular event story feature.
In terms of rivalry, Tsukasa's ships with Wonderlands x Showtime (RuiKasa in particular) on his end, and Asarui on Asahi's, are to be listed.
In fandom discussion, the idea of Asahi's statement in episode seven of "A Sad Farewell at the Curtain Call" having been romantically charged due to choice of wording has been occasionally touched on.
Fandom[]
- FAN FICTION
- Asahi/Tsukasa tag on AO3
- Asahi & Tsukasa tag on AO3
Trivia[]
- Asahi's statement on the finale being enjoyable to watch has the direct translation addressing him as "the Miles I fell in love with" due to use of the verb "horeta (惚れた)". This line is changed in the English edition of the event, him instead stating "That's Miles for you!".
- Nene would often liken Asahi's instances of louder speech to Tsukasa's overbearing voice during A Sad Farewell at the Curtain Call.
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