Part 1

Coast

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1

Nene

I could only put some simple dishes together, but they turned out surprisingly well...

2

Tsukasa

Yes, that may be because we went out to gather all those ingredients ourselves.

3

Emu

Hehe. We got to become real-life villagers!

4

Nene

Oh, from our other ambassadorial performance. Hehe. Yeah, I guess so.

5

Shosuke

Hey, all of you.
If you don't have anything else to do, start getting ready for bed.

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6

Emu

Huh? Are you going somewhere, Shosuke?

7

Shosuke

We're running out of firewood, so I'll be out gathering some.

8

Rui

Then, I'll...

9

Shosuke

No, that's okay.
Use the remaining wood to keep the fire going.

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10

Nene

Oh, there he goes...

11

Tsukasa

Is he sure about us not helping?

12

Rui

As much as we'd like to...
I have a feeling that Shosuke doesn't want us venturing into the jungle again, no?

13

Tsukasa

That's understandable, but...

14

Rui

I'm sure he won't have to go very far.
I mean, we have a fire set up, but that doesn't necessarily guarantee our own safety.

15

Rui

So, he's likely going somewhere he can get back quickly in case something happens here.

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16

Nene

W-Wait, there's something in the bushes over there!

17

Emu

But Shosuke went off in the other direction...

18

Emu

Oh, what if it's the monkeys!
Let's go take a quick peek!

19

Nene

What if it's not?!
It might be dangerous, so I really don't think you should get too close...

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20

Monkeys

Ook...?

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21

Nene

Oh...

22

Emu

I knew it! It's the monkeys!

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23

Nene

*Sigh*
Thank goodness...

24

Tsukasa

Honestly...
First, they steal our bananas, and now this. They must enjoy keeping us on our toes.

25

Rui

At the same time, what could they be doing here at a time like this...?

26

Rui

In general, monkeys start their day at dawn. I thought they'd be asleep now too since they usually go to sleep very early.

27

Nene

Do you think our campfire was keeping them up...?

28

Monkeys

Ook♪ Ook♪

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29

Emu

Hmm... Is it me or does it look like they're kinda having fun?

30

Rui

Hehe. It could be as simple as them having taken an interest in us.

31

Nene

An interest in us...?

32

Rui

Yes. This island's uninhabited, so humans are probably a rare or new sight to them. As such, they may be curious to learn more.

33

Nene

A new sight, huh...?

34

Nene

That's actually really interesting.
When I realized that we were on a desert island, I couldn't help but be scared of the unknown or what was out there...

35

Rui

To be fair, we were stranded and in a situation where our safety wasn't guaranteed. I feel it's only natural for someone to be fearful or anxious.

36

Nene

I know, but...

37

Monkeys

Ook ook... Ook!

38

Tsukasa

Huh? The monkeys are making funny faces for some reason.

39

Emu

Oh, I wanna play! Let's see who can make the funniest face! Ook ook... Ook!

40

Nene

Hehe. This is so silly...

41

Nene

But it's also kinda nice...

42

Rui

Ah, Nene, would you like to join them?

43

Nene

No way.
That's not what I meant by what I just said...

44

Nene

I was talking about how it'd be nice if I could also learn how to “enjoy the unknown” or “learn more about the unknown”.

45

Nene

(I was so afraid and convinced that I wouldn't be able to camp out or handle having to survive like this...)

46

Nene

(But...)

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47

Nene

(But I have a feeling that Ms. Kazamatsuri would've looked for a silver lining like Emu and the others.)

48

Nene

(She would've tried doing something new and made some interesting discoveries...)

49

Nene

That means I need to have more courage if I really want to make my dream come true...

50

Rui

If that's what you think, I believe you have nothing to worry about.

51

Rui

Remember what MEIKO said?
You've become someone who can face their fears.

52

Nene

Oh...

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53

MEIKO

<The moment before you go on stage is always a little scary because you're worried about how things will go and how the audience will react, right?>

54

MEIKO

<But I've seen you overcome that countless times, Nene!>

55

Nene

You think I can become someone who can face their fears like MEIKO said...?

56

Rui

If you believe that's what you need to become to make your dream come true, then I think you can.

57

Nene

Rui...

58

Emu

He's right, Nene♪

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59

Nene

Whoa! E-Emu?!
What happened to playing with the monkeys and seeing who could make the funniest faces?

60

Emu

Heh heh heh!
I did and I won!

61

Tsukasa

Yes, the monkeys started cracking up and applauding because of all the incredible faces she was making. They seemed very satisfied and left soon after.

62

Nene

Wait, what...?

63

Emu

More importantly, Nene, I really don't believe you're as big a scaredy cat as you think you are.

64

Emu

Right, Rui, Tsukasa?!

65

Tsukasa & Rui

Yes.

66

Nene

You guys...

67

Nene

Alright, if you all think so, then I'll believe it too.

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68

Shosuke

I found some wood that we can use for the fire.

69

Emu

Oh, Shosuke, welcome back!
Wanna see me make some funny faces?

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Shosuke

Huh? Funny faces?

71

Nene

Hehe. Emu, you can't just dump that on him without explaining what happened first.