Good work, everyone.

I thought you all did wonderfully in that rehearsal. I couldn't ask for any of you to be in better condition.

Of course we're in tip-top shape! It's been so long since Wonderlands×Showtime last put on a show together! It's only natural for us to be excited!

Performing on top of snow isn't easy...
But now that we've had a chance to do a full rehearsal and check over everything, all that's left is to give everyone a good show.

Hehe. I'm also gonna do my best☆

Hehe. I'm glad you all feel that way.

How are you feeling, Robo-Nene? Good?

Yes. My internal thermoregulation system is operating as expected.

Thermoregulation system?

Yes. Sudden temperature fluctuations have made her prone to malfunctioning in the past, so I tried installing a new system in order to help mitigate that.

Anyway, we're just about finished preparing for the show, so all that's left is to wait for the equipment we'll be using during the climax to arrive.

Then, we're free until the evening...?

Oh, in that case, let's go skiing☆
I wanna go zoom-zoom-zoom down the mountain!

I was just thinking the same thing, but I'd rather not risk any of us getting injured...

Instead, why don't we keep practicing for our show while playing in the snow?

Playing in the snow...? I have just the thing for that...

This snowball maker.

Wow, you made a Mr. Snowball Maker?!

Yes. Our show this time around requires so many snowballs that we can't make them all by hand, so I decided to automate the process.

So, while I make some final adjustments, why don't we make a snowman and have a snowball fight?

Yeah, both sound really fun!
Let's play, you guys☆

I'd rather not spend too much energy before the show...

But I guess I should be here for the final adjustments since it's me who's going to be using it.

Hehe. Then, let's take it for a spin.

All you have to do is place it on top of a nice mound of snow, press the button and...

Wow...! This is so cool!
It's spitting out so many snowballs!

A-At an incredible speed...!

How are we even gonna use all these?

You have a point... In that case, I can lower the speed at which it produces them.

You can adjust how fast it makes these...?

Yes, by using this lever.

This is the middle setting, so if we lower it a little, then...

Huh? Kamishiro?

Oh, I knew it... It's Wonderlands×Showtime!

We were wondering who was making all that noise. It was you guys...

Azusawa? Shinonome...?

Oh!
It's Kohane and her friends☆ Welcome to this wonderful ski resort♪

Hehe. Hi, Emu!

Are you all by chance here to see our show...?

We are! And to go skiing.

You won't believe how much Kohane's looking forward to seeing your guys' show. She couldn't stay still at all during the bus ride over.

A-An...!

B-But... I am really looking forward to your show! It's been so long since I last saw you all perform...

And I'm wondering what sorts of effects you're going to use today...!

Effects...?

Yes! Because I just love Wonderlands×Showtime's shows!

They're always full of light, hope and excitement...

They're so dreamlike.

Dreamlike, eh...?

Heh heh heh...
Then, I think you're going to love the climax of this show!

Oh, really...?!
Hehe. I can't wait!

Hehe. We're blessed to have a fan such as yourself on our side. We really appreciate your support.

And she isn't alone.
The rest of us are also very much looking forward to your show.

Also, I've been meaning to ask...

What is that machine, and why is it producing snowballs at such a furious pace...?

Ah, you mean our snowball maker?
As you can probably tell, it's designed to make an infinite amount of snowballs.

A character who specializes in snowball fights is going to appear in the show. So, we're going to need quite a few snowballs.

A snowball fight specialist...
Oh, are you talking about the Phantom Snowman...?!

Oh, you know about him?

Yes. I remember seeing his name in the synopsis on the flyer Emu gave me!

A snowball maker...? The Phantom Snowman...? What kind of show did you guys put together, exactly...?

Yeah, I'm guessing most people would react the same way.

There's no need to worry.
It's a fun Christmas show that's meant to make children smile.

The story involves the strongest Santa Clauses from the land of Santas overcoming a series of trials in order to deliver their presents to the children waiting for them.

The strongest Santa Clauses overcoming a series of trials...?

Hehe. In this world, there are quite a few enemies who wish to steal their presents.

In order to circumvent their attacks and get their presents to the children, they had no choice but to become stronger...

I see...

There's the Phantom Snowman with his endless supply of snowballs, the Giant Gingerbread Man and some troublesome Christmas trees that are an absolute nuisance...

Our Santas will battle against numerous enemies and even be betrayed by some of their friends as they attempt to reach their destination.

All in order to deliver the children their presents.

In summary, it's a perfectly standard tale about the Santa Clauses we're all used to seeing taking part in an epic struggle.

Perfectly standard...?

I'm still trying to get my head around the idea of the bad guys trying to steal everyone's presents.

Plus, the ones you just mentioned sound nuts.

But it's wonderful how the Santas keep fighting for the sake of the children...! I got so excited reading the synopsis on the flyer.

Yes, I'm sure these Santa Clauses are going to put on a compelling performance.

Also, I do like how these bad guys are going to stand in their way. It feels like a fresh and new idea...

Yeah, but what exactly do you have to do to come up with this kind of story...?

Oh, I wanna know too!

Yes, Rui came up with this story himself.
What was your source of inspiration for it?

Well...

The truth is, this story is based on something I experienced when I was little.

What...?

When you were little...?