Part 1
Riley Dream Park
“The Little Kingdom” show stage
Rui
What a wonderful show!
I wouldn't mind seeing it again right now!
I wouldn't mind seeing it again right now!
Nene
Yeah, me too. Right, Emu?
Emu
I think I counted twenty cast members, and the theatre had a capacity of...
Rui
Emu?
Nene
She's probably writing down what she felt because she liked it so much, right?
Rui
Hmm... I'm sure she is, but she also seems very preoccupied.
Nene
Oh, now that you mention it.
Nene
In your case, Rui, you get this creepy grin on your face whenever you're trying to come up with new ideas.
Rui
That's not very nice...
Rui
(Still...)
Emu
Right!
I promise to learn as much as I can!
I promise to learn as much as I can!
Riley
Keisuke, Shosuke, you'll be coming with me to headquarters. Emu, I'd like you and your friends to go around and enjoy the park for the rest of the day.
Emu
What?!
Emu
I was really hoping to ask you some questions, Mr. Riley...! And maybe even see what your meeting with Keisuke and Shosuke's like...
Rui
Hmm... It's almost like Emu's trying to be more organized and responsible today...
Nene
Huh?
Rui
Emu usually relies on pathos to discuss or talk about things, no?
Rui
A prime example of this is how she described the show we just saw as being “extra exciting and super spectacular!”
Nene
It just doesn't feel right when you say it, but I think I get your point...
Rui
See what I mean? Her thought process is full of wonderfully creative and original ideas...
Rui
But it's as if she's deliberately trying to suppress that today...
Nene
Hmm... Doesn't it just mean she's trying to learn as much as she can for the sake of Phoenix Wonderland?
Rui
That could very well be the case.
Emu
I'm sorry for not telling you all sooner...
Emu
I didn't want this to get in the way of trying to win the Show Contest...
Emu
I would've felt awful if it made everyone sad and... I couldn't bear doing that to you...
Rui
(In my opinion, Emu's at her best whenever she's one with her emotions...)
Rui
(But at times she'll show hints of absolute brilliance in terms of actively trying to make someone smile or laugh.)
Rui
(Some may call that childish, but I believe it's one of her best qualities.)
Nene
What do you think? Should we go talk to her?
Rui
No, we may want to sit back and observe for the time being...
Rui
She seemed to genuinely enjoy the show, so she does appear to be having fun to some degree.
Nene
Right. I wouldn't want to get in the way of her process or whatever it is she's doing.
Emu
Sour face...!
Lost Girl
!
Emu
Spicy face!
Emu
Yummy face☆
Nene
H-Hehe. There's our usual Emu.
Rui
Yes, as bright as ever too.
Rui
(Maybe I'm overthinking this...)
Nene
I can't believe they made it so the water forms waves since it doesn't look like it's open to the public like a wave pool or something, you know?
Rui
Yes, immersion must've been a top priority for them here. This beach alone lets you dive right into the story's narrative.
Emu
How do you think they did all this, you guys?!
Rui
Yes, well...
Rui
I suppose it begins with how realistic the prospects of building an ocean such as this are.
Emu
How realistic?
Rui
...
Nene
Hey, is it me or did Emu look really sad just now?
Rui
No, I saw that too.
Tsukasa
Rui! Nene! Quit dragging your feet or we'll lose Emu and our little friend!
Nene
We aren't dragging our feet.
We're just concerned...
We're just concerned...
Tsukasa
About Emu?
Tsukasa
Hmm... Come to think of it, she has been writing down notes all day.
Tsukasa
I was sure that she'd run around the park today saying, “Everything's so fun and exciting and wonderhoy!”
Nene
Oh, you noticed too...?
Rui
However, we'll need to get that girl to the Compass Center first before asking Emu if anything's going on...
Nene
Right.
I'm sure family's worried sick about her.
I'm sure family's worried sick about her.
Rui
Alright, let's catch up to them before we end up losing both Emu and our little friend.