The home of the person who the zombies said could tell us something about that phoenix should be just up ahead.

Yeah, but...

This river's quite wide.

What should we do...?
We can't cross here.

But I'm seeing some buildings on the other side, so there must be a bridge or crossing somewhere...

I'm not seeing any.
This seems weird...

Oh, everyone, look over there!

Huh? Is that...

The other side? Sure thing!
Get on my back!

Okay! Thank you so much!

Oh, I think that turtle is going to take them to the other side.

That's so cool!
Do you think we can also get a ride?!

Ah, so that's how we're supposed to cross...
That explains the lack of bridges around here.

Then, let's go see if one of the other turtles will give us a ride across to the other side!

Yeah, since that's probably our only option.

But they all look really busy...
I hope we can find one that isn't...

Alright, let's split up and look for one who'd be willing to help us!

Okay.
Still...

Riding on a turtle's back sounds heavenly. The thought of being rocked to sleep on the water is so... Zzz... Zzz...♪

Wait, Luka! Don't doze off just thinking about it!

This is unfortunate...
All the turtles appear to be busy.

Yeah... But we need to get to the other side in order to learn more about that phoenix... We have to find a turtle who can help us.

That said, we've basically talked to every turtle here already...

We have...

Huh? Look, there's another turtle over there.

What...?

...

You're right. What's it doing way over there...?

It seems to be staring at the river.

Why don't we try asking for a ride?
Umm...

Excuse me. Hello?

Can I help you?

We're trying to get to the other side of the river... Could you possibly give us a ride?

Umm...

Sorry, I can't.

Because... I...

Huh?

I'll be going now.

Hey... Wait!

He left.

What's going on?
He sounded so sad for some reason.

He did.
That is somewhat concerning...

But we must focus on getting across to the other side. Let us find a different turtle.

Right...

I'm sorry. I already promised some other plushies that I'd carry them across.

Okay...
I'm sorry for making such a sudden request.

*Sigh*
Still no luck...

These turtles all seem very popular.

Yeah...
Anyway, let's meet back up with Tsukasa and the others... Wait, huh?

...

That turtle's staring at the river again.

Yes, with a rather serious expression.

What do you think's going on...?

He always does this.

He's scared of going in the water, but doesn't want to give up...

Give up...? On what?

His dream has always been to carry people across the river on his back.

But this big storm came by one day and caused the river to overflow. He's been too afraid to go back in the water ever since.

I see...

(He's scared...?)

Oh, sorry, I need to go.
I have an appointment to keep.

Oh, okay... Sorry for interrupting your business.

Is something the matter, Nene?

That turtle. I'm worried about him.

I think I know what he's going through...

He doesn't want to give up on what he loves, but is too afraid to act. I know that feeling all too well...

Nene...

Then, Nene...
If you're so worried, then why don't you try talking to him again?

Huh?

You know what he seems to be going through, so you may be in a position to show him some real empathy.

Luka...

I agree.
You should tell him how you felt back then.

Yeah, okay.