Chapter 5: Cinema Stupido

Shinji, have you decided on what kind of movie you plan to film?

Yeah, for the most part.

It's my first time, so I'll make it simple. There's gonna be a main character and the story will revolve around him or her.

Speaking of main character, who's playing the role?

Uh, let's see...

What's there to debate? I'm the main character, of course.

Oh? I thought I was going to star in it.

What?! I want to play the big part too!

No, it's gonna be me!

No, me!

But, I will be the best.

Pick me!

What? Huh?

Wait, where are you all going?!

Halt! Stop, right there!

I get it! I understand you all want to play the hero!

But, we're not gonna resolve this by arguing.

Then what do you suppose we do?

An audition!

I'll decide who gets to play what role, based on how well each of you can act.

So I just need to show you my skills.

Ooh, well I'm not gonna lose!

I'll make you cry your face off!

Stop! I said acting skills!

Listen to me, will you?! No one said anything about fighting!

I want to see how well you can act!

Oh, right.

I've noticed you don't really listen to others sometimes.

No way will we make it through if we end up fighting over every single role!

You guys show me your performance, and I'll decide.

In other words, whoever has the closest image to what Shinji believes is a hero gets picked.

Well, he was the one who came up with the idea to make the movie in the first place. I won't complain if you pick for us.

Yeah, I would say that's fair.

Alright, then let's start this audition thing!

Were you guys always this bad at listening to what I say?