Disclaimer: Tales of Graces/f is developed by Namco Tales Studio and published by Namco Bandai Games.

Hubert swallowed hard then cleared his throat. He was nervous but tried as much as he could to hide it. He focused his mind on the girl around his arms. Her dual-colored hair stood vibrantly among everyone and everything in the room. Her golden orbs with unfamiliar seriousness were fixed on his blue ones. He collected the words he planned to tell her. He opened his mouth but failed to voice out his thoughts. Then as if feeling his uneasiness, she spoke – her voice soothed every tensed nerve he had.

"I will go. If it means I can save you then I will go without hesitations." Pascal's voice quivered but with her partner's determined eyes on her, she was able to relax even for just a bit. She held a gentle smile as best as she could. It would do them both well, she presumed.

Hubert lifted one of his hands and rested it on Pascal's cheek. He felt her lean into his touch. He spoke his words as if he commanded it but then soon soften when her eyes widened in surprise. "You can't! I will never allow such dangers or any form of it to come your way. I would rather lose my life than have you rescue me with yours. It would be most shameful for me to have you risk your precious life in exchange of one that holds no nobility of any sort. I will – "

"CUT! Hubert, you're messing up the script! It's like you're rewriting everything. And it's not making any sense! Go read it again! Pascal, what is wrong with your face? You look constipated. I asked for a 'gentle smile', not a twisted face! We've been rehearsing this part for a week already and you two still can't get it right. The school festival might still be far from now but it wouldn't hurt to prepare early – especially with the way you two are acting now – so don't take this lightly." Cheria snapped. "And Asbel. . . WAKE UP! Don't sleep in the middle of practice. Are you even prepared for your part? It's coming up, you know?!"

"Mom's on a rampage again." Pascal whispered to Hubert.

"Indeed." He answered that was matched with a nod.

"I HEARD that! I am not your mom and I wouldn't be 'in a rampage' if you guys are doing your roles properly!" Cheria almost screamed her words.

"Buuuut Cheria, this play is boooring." Pascal whined as to which Cheria gave an incredulous "Say that again?"

"I don't mean to offend your script writing capabilities nor your directing skills, but I agree to what she said," Hubert started, "this story is clichéd and as a result, it is uninteresting."

Cheria stood quietly with her head held low for a few seconds. Her hair had hidden her face which made it hard for anyone to know her thoughts. Then she snapped her head up, looked directly at the two amateur, almost-not-actually, and honestly-a-shame-to-the-acting-industry actors on stage then said, not so calmly, "Stop making excuses and start rehearsing! Hubert. I will allow you to hold onto the script for now but make sure you've got it memorized by tomorrow – "

"You are asking for a miracle," Hubert argued but went unheard.

Cheria continued without hesitation, "Pascal. Do something about your face! – "

"Hey! What's wrong with my face?!" Pascal protested which went unheard too.

Cheria was unfazed and continued, "And Asbel. Look ALIVE! For Pete's sake do it properly this time. Any questions?!"

"Yea,"

"I have one,"

Pascal and Hubert chorused. They looked at each other then as if having an understanding, directed their attention at Cheria again. The pink-haired director waited for them to go on.

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. .

. . .

"Who's Pete?"

PAK! A resounding facepalm echoed through the school theatre. Cheria's noticeably red forehead was starting to suit her.

First Period: I love school plays but I never once got any role in it. . . Maybe I should start by introducing myself

-End-

Author's note: There you have it! My first fanfic for the Tales of Graces/f. I really hope you enjoyed it. To make your experience for reading this better, i suggest you look up their DLC costume - High school uniform - since this will be set in an alternate universe where all of them are in high school. And if you noticed it's very short. Most, if not all, the chapters will be just as much as an omake - a short extra story for japanese comics.

Please read and review/critic. :3