Ep. 7: Sarasa Reflects on Kabuki Heritage and Akiya’s Dedication During Summer Break

Sarasa contemplates Andou-sensei’s critique regarding her portrayal of Tybalt while heading home for summer break with Ai. Akiya Shirakawa explains that kabuki balances tradition with innovation, offering them tickets to a Sukeroku performance to demonstrate his dedication. Watching Akiya act, Sarasa recalls performing Sukeroku for her late grandmother and sheds tears. Akiya urges her to stay focused on her single path. The episode details Sarasa’s background as Kozaburou’s illegitimate daughter and Kaou Shirakawa’s granddaughter, known as Daidai-sensei. Akiya is also a kabuki heir. Sarasa’s talent once threatened Akiya’s status, leading her instructor to ban her from the role. Her grandfather cut her off from the family and banned the Shirakawas from her grandmother’s funeral due to this conflict.

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