Part 1

Phoenix Wonderland

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1

Nene

Emu really just left.
I wonder if she's okay...

2

Tsukasa

With her gone, we can't actually do any talking.

3

Rui

Yes. I suppose we should call it a day as well then...

4

Rui

Oh, excuse me. I think I left something at the Wonder Stage...

5

Rui

Nene, would you mind going ahead without me?

6

Nene

Uh, sure...? I'll be fine by myself.
Bye.

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7

Rui

Yes, I'll see you tomorrow.

8

Rui

Now...

Wonder Stage

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9

Mascot

Hm...?

10

Rui

Ah, Mr. Mascot.
What a coincidence.

11

Mascot

Why are you still here?
I thought that you had all left by now.

12

Rui

I forgot something here is all.
Would you mind helping me?

13

Mascot

If I may, what is it that you've forgotten?

14

Rui

Oh? I was under the impression that you were surveilling me.

15

Mascot

Unfortunately, here I am a mascot and not a person.

16

Rui

Indeed.

17

Rui

Nonetheless, there's no time to waste so I'll get right to it.

18

Rui

Do you know why Emu and her brothers were having such a fierce argument?

19

Rui

What is she hiding from us?
Why won't she tell us anything?

20

Mascot

Ah, so you did lose quite a few things...

21

Rui

I did. However, they're very valuable to me, so I would very much like to find them... How about it?

22

Mascot

I cannot say.

23

Rui

Ah, but were you not there with her?
You are her bodyguard after all...

24

Mascot

...

25

Rui

Under normal circumstances, you wouldn't sit idly by if someone raised their voices at her in that manner.

26

Mascot

...

27

Rui

Then how about this?
Allow me to tell a little story...

28

Mascot

...?

29

Rui

In truth, I am incredibly thankful for Emu.

30

Rui

Her determination to save the Wonder Stage and her will to not give up allowed me to meet the wonderful people I am with now.

31

Rui

And we're able to put on shows that deliver smiles to countless people.

32

Mascot

...

33

Rui

I... No, we, as Wonderlands×Showtime, want to keep putting on the best shows possible, together.

34

Rui

Which is why if anything that would rob us of that opportunity were to arise, I will refuse to simply let it happen.

35

Rui

And I will not let my friends be openly insulted either. Even if it's Emu's family we're dealing with.

36

Mascot

...

37

Rui

So I'll ask once more.
What is going on with Emu?

38

Mascot

I cannot say...

39

Mascot

I am in no position to speak on Ms. Emu's behalf if she wishes to not speak about something herself.

40

Rui

I see...

41

Rui

Well, that may be so...
And I apologize for prying.

42

Rui

Alas, as much information as I can obtain will also suffice. Would you at least be able to tell me something that does not necessarily go against what Emu believes?

43

Mascot

...

44

Rui

Then that is all for me...

45

Mascot

Wait...

46

Rui

...

47

Mascot

I... We, the mascots, are under the employ of Ms. Emu's father...

48

Mascot

So we are not in the position to support her ideas as such...

49

Rui

I see... You risk termination by biting the hand that feeds you, yes?

50

Mascot

Indeed. However, we also cannot leave her side at a time like this.

51

Mascot

We can at least say that we appreciate you supporting her fight against her brothers...

52

Rui

Oh, of course. She's a valued friend and troupe member.

53

Mascot

...

54

Mascot

At the moment, I have no information to give you...

55

Mascot

But if the time comes when Emu does decide to open up to you...

56

Mascot

Then we will also vow to support her in her quest... Now, if you'll excuse me...

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57

Rui

I see... So we'll need to talk to Emu first before anything else can happen?

58

Rui

(But based on the interaction I just had, this is hardly going to be easy...)

59

Rui

I'll have to discuss this with Tsukasa and Nene once more as well...