Part 1
Phoenix Wonderland
Nene
Emu really just left.
I wonder if she's okay...
I wonder if she's okay...
Tsukasa
With her gone, we can't actually do any talking.
Rui
Yes. I suppose we should call it a day as well then...
Rui
Oh, excuse me. I think I left something at the Wonder Stage...
Rui
Nene, would you mind going ahead without me?
Nene
Uh, sure...? I'll be fine by myself.
Bye.
Bye.
Rui
Yes, I'll see you tomorrow.
Rui
Now...
Wonder Stage
Mascot
Hm...?
Rui
Ah, Mr. Mascot.
What a coincidence.
What a coincidence.
Mascot
Why are you still here?
I thought that you had all left by now.
I thought that you had all left by now.
Rui
I forgot something here is all.
Would you mind helping me?
Would you mind helping me?
Mascot
If I may, what is it that you've forgotten?
Rui
Oh? I was under the impression that you were surveilling me.
Mascot
Unfortunately, here I am a mascot and not a person.
Rui
Indeed.
Rui
Nonetheless, there's no time to waste so I'll get right to it.
Rui
Do you know why Emu and her brothers were having such a fierce argument?
Rui
What is she hiding from us?
Why won't she tell us anything?
Why won't she tell us anything?
Mascot
Ah, so you did lose quite a few things...
Rui
I did. However, they're very valuable to me, so I would very much like to find them... How about it?
Mascot
I cannot say.
Rui
Ah, but were you not there with her?
You are her bodyguard after all...
You are her bodyguard after all...
Mascot
...
Rui
Under normal circumstances, you wouldn't sit idly by if someone raised their voices at her in that manner.
Mascot
...
Rui
Then how about this?
Allow me to tell a little story...
Allow me to tell a little story...
Mascot
...?
Rui
In truth, I am incredibly thankful for Emu.
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.
Rui
And we're able to put on shows that deliver smiles to countless people.
Mascot
...
Rui
I... No, we, as Wonderlands×Showtime, want to keep putting on the best shows possible, together.
Rui
Which is why if anything that would rob us of that opportunity were to arise, I will refuse to simply let it happen.
Rui
And I will not let my friends be openly insulted either. Even if it's Emu's family we're dealing with.
Mascot
...
Rui
So I'll ask once more.
What is going on with Emu?
What is going on with Emu?
Mascot
I cannot say...
Mascot
I am in no position to speak on Ms. Emu's behalf if she wishes to not speak about something herself.
Rui
I see...
Rui
Well, that may be so...
And I apologize for prying.
And I apologize for prying.
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?
Mascot
...
Rui
Then that is all for me...
Mascot
Wait...
Rui
...
Mascot
I... We, the mascots, are under the employ of Ms. Emu's father...
Mascot
So we are not in the position to support her ideas as such...
Rui
I see... You risk termination by biting the hand that feeds you, yes?
Mascot
Indeed. However, we also cannot leave her side at a time like this.
Mascot
We can at least say that we appreciate you supporting her fight against her brothers...
Rui
Oh, of course. She's a valued friend and troupe member.
Mascot
...
Mascot
At the moment, I have no information to give you...
Mascot
But if the time comes when Emu does decide to open up to you...
Mascot
Then we will also vow to support her in her quest... Now, if you'll excuse me...
Rui
I see... So we'll need to talk to Emu first before anything else can happen?
Rui
(But based on the interaction I just had, this is hardly going to be easy...)
Rui
I'll have to discuss this with Tsukasa and Nene once more as well...