Phoenix Stage
1
Sakurako
...
2
Sakurako
I've been coming to this park since I was a little girl...
3
Emu
Huh?
4
Sakurako
This was where I learned for the first time that places as fun and wonderful as this existed.
5
Sakurako
All the singing and dancing felt like it came straight out of a movie. It was so beautiful to see, and I wanted to be a part of that...
6
Sakurako
The Rainbow Stage was a particular favorite of mine. So much so that I was talking to members of its troupe on a regular basis.
7
Nene
The Rainbow Stage...?
8
Emu
It's an old stage that used to be in this park. I really, really loved it too...
9
Emu
But it was one of the first things to go...
10
Nene
Oh...
11
Sakurako
How this park is run began to gradually change so that it would appeal more to young people, and it's been bothering me for so long...
12
Sakurako
But I was in no position to say anything since the Phoenix Stage was benefiting from those changes.
13
Rui
...
14
Sakurako
Then I realized something. I looked out into the audience one day and noticed that there were almost no children or elderly guests.
15
Sakurako
It suddenly felt like that little girl from my memories would no longer be welcome here.
16
Nene
Seiryuin...
17
Sakurako
As a business, this park may very well be headed in the right direction. Phoenix Wonderland should be able to stay open if more young people come and visit.
18
Sakurako
But this used to be a place for everyone. At the very least, I loved what this park used to be.
19
Sakurako
Which is why...
20
Sakurako
I want to see that Phoenix Wonderland again. I want this park to be “a place that makes everyone smile.”
21
Emu
That means...!!
22
Tsukasa
You'll help us?!
23
Sakurako
I will.
However, what the other members of my troupe wish to do is entirely up to them.
24
Sakurako
So, what do you think?
25
Cast
...
26
Cast
To be honest, it was sad seeing all of our usual guests not show up little by little...
27
Cast
Yeah. I thought that was just how things were gonna be from now on, but maybe we still have time to turn that around...
28
Cast
If you're in, Sakurako, then I'll help too!
29
Emu
Th-This is super duper wonderhoy!!
Thank you so much, Sakurako♪
30
Sakurako
Uh, yes... Of course...
We're on a first name basis now...?
31
Tsukasa
Great! Now that we have you, we can start gathering more cast members!!
32
Sakurako
Yes... But let's go talk to the troupes that already once turned you down...
33
Nene
Wait, why...?
34
Sakurako
I'm generally aware of what's going on with the other troupes. The members of my troupe often exchange information amongst themselves.
35
Sakurako
By changing your angle, you may actually be able to convince them into joining you.
36
Rui
And once they hear that the Phoenix Stage has joined our side, I'm sure they'll be more willing to hear us out.
37
Tsukasa
Right...!
That's great!
38
Tsukasa
Thank you for agreeing to help us, Seiryuin. Let's make this happen...!!
39
Sakurako
Of course, Tenma.
Let's make this show one for the ages.
By the merry-go-round
40
Tsukasa
Sorry to bother you again!
Please, would you mind giving us just one more chance?!
41
Staff A
You again...?
Sorry but we're not...
42
Sakurako
Hello. Do you have some time to talk?
43
Staff A
What? Seiryuin...?
44
Sakurako
If I recall correctly, you were the one that fought the hardest against the removal of the Rainbow Stage...
45
Sakurako
I wasn't able to do anything back then either, but now's a different story...
46
Sakurako
This plan promises to bring what is truly best for this park. Please, help us...
47
Tsukasa
We beg you! As cast members of Phoenix Wonderland, please hear us out!
48
Staff A
Fine. Just for a little while, okay...?
The next day
49
Tsukasa
I don't believe it...! This is how many people are involved with all the stages and their troupes...?!
50
Nene
Thanks, Seiryuin...
None of this would've been possible if you weren't here with us.
51
Sakurako
Hehe. You're welcome.
52
Rui
Next is your turn, Tsukasa?
53
Tsukasa
What?
54
Rui
As the troupe leader of the Wonder Stage, I believe you know what you have to do now?
55
Tsukasa
Ah, yes, of course...!
56
Emu
Huh? What's happening?
What are you gonna do, Tsukasa?
57
Tsukasa
Just sit back and watch!
You are about to see what your future star, Tsukasa Tenma, is really made of!
58
Nene
...?