Scenario:Anila - A New Proposition
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A New Proposition
While preparing for the annual summer festival at the Sheep Temple, Anila decides she wants to spice up this year's festivities, but can't figure out how. She brainstorms with Makura, (Captain), and the rest of the crew, and they come up with the idea of putting on a play starring Anila herself.
(Captain) and company have been asked to help out with preparations for the Sheep Temple's annual summer festival.
Upon arrival, the crew finds Anila running around, checking on every aspect of the preparations.
Sometimes, she samples food from the stalls...
Anila: Mmm, this is quite good but... I feel like the dish is still lacking some body to it...
Anila: For the flavors, we should offer two types—one that's covered in a rich sauce, and the other lightly seasoned with lemon salt. Customers will want to come back for seconds.
Villager 1: Thank you very much! I'll definitely incorporate your advice!
Other times, she prepares her own stall to sell handmade traditional sweets...
Villager 2: Miss Anila, how would you like for your stall to be decorated?
Anila: Hmm, good question. I definitely want to hang up some wind chimes.
Anila: The decorations must reflect how refreshingly cool red bean jellies are when eaten!
Villager 2: Understood!
Anila: Hehe, I'm sure people will fall in love with traditional sweets after getting a taste of mine!
And on top of everything else, she checks on the security arrangements...
Villager 3: This is how the security will look like on the day of the event.
Anila: Hm, I see, I see. It looks like we're expecting a lot of visitors this year.
Villager 3: Everyone in the village wants the festival to be a success, so there's plenty of help to go around.
Anila: I'm happy to hear that. Thank you for your assistance.
Anila: By the way, if anything happens, don't hesitate to contact me right away. Please don't act on your own.
Villager 3: I will.
Anila: Also, remind the security guards to take periodic breaks and hydrate themselves!
Anila: The festival will be in shambles if staff members start collapsing.
Villager 3: Roger that.
And last but not least, Anila heads off to practice the traditional shrine dance.
Anila: Okay, let's do this.
As Anila stands in the center of the stage, a tranquil atmosphere embraces the surrounding area.
She begins moving, smoothly transitioning from one movement to the next in a fluid motion.
Anila: (I feel a bit stiff since I haven't practiced in a while...)
Anila: (But I'm glad that my body remembers everything...)
Anila: (I think I'll be fine for the actual performance.)
And so, Anila continues running back and forth to prepare for the festival with the villagers.
As (Captain) and the crew work at a more relaxed pace, they can't help but feel a mixture of respect and concern for Anila.
With dance practice under her belt, Anila decides to take a break in the temple office.
But, despite everything going well, her facial expressions tell a different story.
Anila: Hmm... I can't just let it be like this... I need something more...
Makura: What's with the long face?
Anila: Eek!
A voice pops up behind Anila. She swivels around in panic, only to see Makura lounging about.
Anila: Oh, it's just you, Makura... Gosh, don't scare me like that! You could've given me a heart attack!
Makura: Whoopsies, sorry about that! Didn't mean to put you in a fright.
Makura: But when I heard your little voice cry out for help, I had to rush over.
Anila: Your ears are as sharp as ever...
Makura: Of course! And you know me—I can't turn a blind eye to anyone who's in a pinch!
Anila: Hehe, you're right. There's nothing I can hide from you.
Makura: Anyway, I'm all ears. Tell me what's going on.
Anila: Well—
Lyria: Haaah... Makura, please wait up!
Lyria: Huh? Anila's here too?
Anila: Oh, it's (Captain) and the crew! What brings you all here?
Vyrn: We were in the middle of takin' a break and thought about invitin' ya to join us.
Vyrn: And then all of a sudden, Makura says, "Roger!" and starts jumpin' away from us...
Anila: Oh, I see.
Lyria: Umm, were you perhaps also taking a break? If you'd like, you can join us. We actually have some treats from the villagers.
Lyria carefully takes out a package wrapped in decorative paper.
Anila: This packaging! Well, if it isn't the red bean jellies from the sheep stall! Hehe, thank you.
Anila: If you don't mind, I would love to accompany you all.
Anila: Ahh... I can feel the exhaustion leaving my body with the sweet yet refreshing red bean jellies...
While Anila happily digs in, the crew watch her with a hint of worry on their faces.
Lyria: Ahaha... You've really been running around nonstop since this morning, Anila.
Lyria: We saw you sampling food, setting up your own stall, and talking to the security guards...
Vyrn: Yeah. And on top of that, you were practicing the shrine dance too, right?
Anila: Indeed! That is my duty.
Lyria: The shrine dance?
Anila: Every year, the Sheep Temple summer festival presents a performance of the shrine dance.
Anila: And the dancer is always the head of the Sheep Temple... A job for the current Divine Sheep.
Vyrn: Ooh, gotcha. So that's how it is.
Makura: I also happened to catch a peek of it earlier. It's quite the dance—definitely not something anyone can pull off.
Anila: It's the festival's grand finale, so it needs to be a sight to remember.
Anila: I want the festival to wrap up on a high note, so that all the guests will want to come back again next year.
Anila: That's why, as the head of the Sheep Temple, it's my duty to make this a success!
Anila: No efforts will be spared! I'll give it my all!
Makura: Hehe, that's the spirit.
Lyria: Yeah! I'm really looking forward to your dancing, Anila!
(Captain) nods in agreement.
Anila: Well then, I better work hard so I don't let anyone down.
Makura: But there's something worrying you about the festival, right?
Makura: Or did I misunderstand your SOS earlier?
Anila: It's not that I'm worried. Something has been bothering me though...
Anila: I... I want to bring something new to the festival this year.
Anila: It's been the same thing every year, and I think a breath of fresh air is needed...
Makura: Oh...
Anila: But the problem is, I can't think of any ideas that would liven up the festival...
Makura: I see, I see. So that's what's gotten you down.
Makura: Don't worry then—just leave it to me!
Anila: Oh! You're always a big help!
Makura: When problems like this arise, we should all think together and come up with ideas. Let the creativity flow!
Vyrn: But do ya really think we can come up with a bunch of ideas like that on the spot?
Makura: Of course! The key here is to not overthink. Just say what comes naturally to you!
Makura: Once we've gathered enough ideas, we'll pick the ones we think are the most interesting and plausible.
Makura: I'm sure we'll find something super neat that way!
Vyrn: Well, ya got a point there...
(Captain) and the crew nod at each other and begin to brainstorm.
The next few hours consists of everyone chatting and throwing out suggestions freely.
Lyria: So far we have singing, stand-up comedy, reader's theater, and public confessions...
Makura: What do you think about these ideas, Anila? Anything sound good to you?
Anila: Hmm... There's definitely a few that certainly sound interesting, but I'm not sure if they have the spark that I'm looking for...
Vyrn: Well, we've got variety at least.
Makura: What do you say we pick the ones that sound the best and combine them?
Anila: Combining them, huh? Hmm...
Anila pauses for a moment as she ponders.
A moment of realization strikes Anila as she looks up and makes eye contact with Makura.
Anila: Oh, I know! Why don't we work together with the Lepus Troupe?
Anila: We could put on a theater on the temple grounds!
Anila: We can make the audience laugh or cry or do just about anything! And plus, we could even throw in some songs too.
Makura: We perform all the time at the Rabbit Temple, so it won't be a problem at all!
Makura: But do you think it'll be enough to make the festival really special?
Anila: Hm, you've got a point.
Vyrn: Anila, what if you star as the lead actress?
Vyrn: That'll make the whole production stand out for sure!
Vyrn: You don't do theater stuff, so nobody would expect your debut.
Makura: I love that idea! You could even add in your shrine dance too!
Makura: If you put the dance at the very end, I guarantee it'll make a strong mark on the audience.
Anila: That doesn't sound half bad... I like where this is going!
Vyrn: All right, so we're officially doing a play?
Anila: Yes!
Anila: With a mix of both theater and dance, people won't know what's coming! The festival has never seen anything like this!
Anila beams with excitement.
The crew reciprocates her feelings with equally wide grins.