With Your Sights on Stardom, Set Sail! - 5: Who Do You Want To Be?

Wonderland SEKAI

Harbor

Turtle Plushie

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Nene

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Excuse me...

Turtle Plushie

Huh? You're that person from earlier...

Nene

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I'm sorry, but another turtle told me about what's been going on with you.

Nene

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Your dream is to carry people across the river on your back, but you're too scared to swim in the water, right?

Turtle Plushie

Oh...

Turtle Plushie

I see.

Nene

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...

Nene

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(Wh-What do I do now...?
I didn't really think about how this conversation would go...)

Luka

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Don't worry.

Nene

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Huh...?

Luka

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Just say what you feel, Nene, and everything should be fine.

Nene

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Oh...

Nene

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(Just say what I feel...?)

Nene

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The thing is, I think I know what you're going through right now.

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Turtle Plushie

What...?

Nene

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I also have a dream.
I want to become a world-class musical actress...

Nene

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But... There was a time when I didn't think I could.

Turtle Plushie

You didn't think you could...? Why?

Nene

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So...

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Nene

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(I can't remember my next line!
What should I do? What should I do!)

Nene

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I ended up ruining our show...
Everyone was so sad and disappointed.

Nene

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After that, I became too scared to stand on stage...

Turtle Plushie

But you're okay now?

Nene

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Yeah, I'm not afraid of standing on stage anymore, but I still feel scared about a lot of things...

Turtle Plushie

Huh...?

Nene

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The thought of performing in places I've never been before alongside people I'll be meeting for the first time is kinda scary to me...

Nene

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And I've met some people who are so good that I've worried that I'll never be able to do what they can, even if I try.

Nene

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But whenever I feel that way, I'm able to muster enough courage to keep moving forward...

Turtle Plushie

Courage...

Turtle Plushie

Where does that courage come from?

Nene

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Where? A few different places...

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Nene

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My friends, for one, because of all the support they've given me. But also...

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Little Mermaid

“♪————!”

Little Nene

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...!

Nene

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I think about my hero... The person who gave me my dream. The person who showed me what I wanted to become.

Nene

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And then I can keep moving forward, even when I'm scared.

Turtle Plushie

By thinking about your hero...?

Nene

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I understand that you're scared.

Nene

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But I'm sure you'll get closer to achieving your dream if you find the courage to take the next step forward.

Nene

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So, please...
If you still want to make your dream come true...

Nene

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I'll help. So why don't we make it happen together?

Turtle Plushie

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Turtle Plushie

You're such an amazing person.
If I can be just like you—

Plushie B

Thanks for the ride!

Plushie B

Riding on the back of a turtle was so much fun! I'll be back again soon!

Nene

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Oh...

Turtle Plushie C

Sure thing! Come back soon!

Turtle Plushie

Those plushies look so happy...

Robo-Nene

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Yes, they and the turtles all seem to be enjoying themselves very much.

Turtle Plushie

I wish...

Luka

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Huh?

Turtle Plushie

I wish I could be like them...

Turtle Plushie

I want to carry everyone across, and have them feel happy like that...!

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Luka

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You do...?

Turtle Plushie

I... I...!

Turtle Plushie

I'll try. I'm still scared...

Turtle Plushie

But I'll give it a try...!

Nene

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...!

Nene

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*Nod*
I know you'll do great.

A few minutes later

Robo-Nene

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You can do it.
The edge of the water is just right there.

Turtle Plushie

R-Right...!

Turtle Plushie

I-I'm not afraid. I can do this...

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Turtle Plushie

*Gasp*
N-Now, just dive in...

Luka

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You can do it...!

Turtle Plushie

H-Here goes nothing!

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Nene

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Oh...!

Robo-Nene

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He did it! He is in the water.

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Turtle Plushie

I did it...! Look! I'm in the water!

Nene

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Yeah, congratulations!

Robo-Nene

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He looks stable in the water.
I believe he should have no trouble carrying the other plushies across.

Turtle Plushie

O-Oh, about that... Can I ask you for a favor?

Luka

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A favor?

Turtle Plushie

So, I'd like to try carrying someone across. If possible, would you be willing to ride on my back...?

Nene

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Okay.
Let's go for a ride.

Nene

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Wh-Whoa...
We're gliding across the water...!

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Nene

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Eep. The water's so cold...

Turtle Plushie

Yeah, but it feels really nice...!

Turtle Plushie

I never realized just how much fun it is to swim at full speed while carrying someone on my back...!

Nene

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Hehe. I'm so glad for you.

Turtle Plushie

Thanks! Anyway, hang on tight...!
I'll take you wherever you want!

Robo-Nene

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Welcome back, you two.
You both seemed to enjoy yourselves very much.

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Nene

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We did. That was my first time riding on a turtle's back, but it was really fun...

Luka

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That was incredible.
This means you should be able to carry everyone across to the other side now♪

Turtle Plushie

Thanks. I wouldn't have been able to work up the courage to do that if it weren't for you...!

Turtle Plushie

So, I should be fine now...!
I feel like I can carry anyone across.

Robo-Nene

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That is wonderful to hear.

Turtle Plushie

Oh, that reminds me...
You guys wanted to go to the other side, right?

Turtle Plushie

Why don't I take you all across?
I promise to do a good job!

Nene

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You will? Thank you...
That'd be incredibly helpful.

Nene

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Actually, while we're at it, can we ask you for something else?

Turtle Plushie

Sure, what's up?

Nene

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Would you also be willing to carry our friends across? There's quite a lot of us, if that's okay...

Turtle Plushie

No problem!
It'd be great to carry so many people across!

Robo-Nene

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Thank you very much.
Then, I shall go let them know.

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Luka

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I'm so happy that our turtle friend's back in the water.

Nene

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Me too...
And thanks, Luka.

Luka

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Oh? Did I do something worthy of being thanked?

Nene

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You gave me the push I needed to help him.

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Luka

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I did?
I honestly just said what I felt...

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Luka

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But I'm glad to hear that I was able to help you, Nene♪

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Luka

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*Yawn*
Seeing everyone smile so much is making me sleepy for some reason...

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Luka

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Would you mind if I used your lap as a pillow, Nene?

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Nene

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Huh...? My lap? You plan on sleeping here?

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Luka

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Yes. Also, I'd like to sleep on our turtle's back as he swims. I have a feeling that I'll have a wonderful dream about swimming in the sea...

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Luka

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Zzz... Zzz...♪

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Nene

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Huh? She fell asleep while standing...?

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Nene

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(Still... I'm really glad that I could help him.)

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Turtle Plushie

Alright, I'll practice swimming while we wait for your friends to get here!

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Turtle Plushie

I'm still a little scared of the water... But I'm gonna keep trying my best...!

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Nene

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(Right.)

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Nene

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(The future's full of scary and not-so-nice things...)

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Nene

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(Not just the turtle's... Mine as well...)

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Nene

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(But...)

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Nene

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(I just have keep remembering my dream. My hero...)

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Nene

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(I have to maintain this courage and keep moving forward.)

Next Chapter: An Unattainable Dream