A few weeks later
Wonderland SEKAI
Everyone
Thank you...!!
Tsukasa
How was that?!
It's the perfect finale, no?!
It's the perfect finale, no?!
KAITO
Yes, that was a wonderful scene.
KAITO
I can tell that you've all given this show everything you have. I'm sure it'll go great tomorrow.
Nene
KAITO...
Miku
I was really, really, really, super duper touched by it too!!!!
Emu
Hehe♪
Thanks, Miku☆
Thanks, Miku☆
Miku
But I'm a little bummed out about not being able to be in it when it really happens!! It's gonna be sooo good!!
Rin
Yeah, me too♪
Rin
Oh, that reminds me☆ Tsukasa, would it be okay if we helped you out tomorrow?
Tsukasa
Help us out? Sure, but how?
Rin
Hehe. Well, we can actually...☆
Tsukasa
What?! Y-You can do that...?!
But this will mean that...
But this will mean that...
Rui
Yes, I see. If we time it properly, we just might be able to pull it off. It may be worth trying just for its sheer impact.
Rin
Yay☆ Then just leave everything to us tomorrow♪
Wonder Stage
Tsukasa
Tomorrow's finally the big day.
All of you, make sure to take breaks when you can!
All of you, make sure to take breaks when you can!
Rui
I agree. We need to go into tomorrow in the best shape possible.
Nene
Yeah, we'll be ready for it.
Emu
You guys... Thank you so much!
Nene
This isn't just for you, Emu...
Emu
Huh?
Nene
Yes, this all began with lending you a hand when you needed our help...
Nene
But it became much clearer after I saw how Seiryuin, the other troupes and all the staff felt.
Nene
This park is “a place that makes everyone smile.” None of us want that to change. Not ever...
Nene
I want this park to be that kind of place too.
Rui
She's right.
Rui
This park made each of us all smile...
Rui
I agree with Nene. I want this park to be a place that's full of smiles and laughter.
Emu
Nene... Rui...!
Emu
And... Um... I'm so sorry, Tsukasa!
Tsukasa
Huh? Why are you apologizing?
Emu
I know that you wanted to win the Show Contest really bad and I ended up ruining that for you...
Tsukasa
Oh, is that all?
Like I said before, it's okay!
Like I said before, it's okay!
Tsukasa
Well, I do feel a little sad...!
Emu
*Sob*... I know...!!
I'm really, really, really sorry!!
I'm really, really, really sorry!!
Nene
How many times are they gonna go through this...?
Rui
It's good that they're being honest with each other.
Tsukasa
But hold on there, Emu!
I am sad, but that doesn't matter!
I am sad, but that doesn't matter!
Tsukasa
The fact that I've taken a big step towards true stardom hasn't changed at all!
Emu
Huh?
Tsukasa
Yes, winning the contest and appearing in a commercial as its star would've made my fame skyrocket...!
Tsukasa
But being a star also means knowing that making everybody smile and laugh takes top priority!
Tsukasa
As long as I do that, I will become a star! So I'll say it again, it's completely okay!
Emu
Tsukasa...
Rui
Hehe. Such is our troupe leader...
Nene
He knew exactly what needed to be said.
Rui
Alright, we've had a long day of practicing and rehearsing. Shall we head home and rest up for tomorrow?
Nene
Yeah, let's go.
Tsukasa
We're going to make this show the greatest thing ever tomorrow!
Emu & Rui & Nene
Yeah!
Tsukasa
Okay, see you all then!
The next day
Phoenix Wonderland
Keisuke
Mr. Riley, we appreciate you coming all this way today.
Riley
Yes, I've been looking forward to today.
I simply cannot wait to see this park of yours.
I simply cannot wait to see this park of yours.
Shosuke
Thank you very much.
Also, we were aware that you spoke Japanese, but not quite to this degree.
Also, we were aware that you spoke Japanese, but not quite to this degree.
Riley
I've been coming to Japan for quite a while now for both business and pleasure. Your grandfather, Rakunosuke, was also a very kind host.
Shosuke
I see.
I never knew that you and our family have been connected for so long.
I never knew that you and our family have been connected for so long.
Keisuke
Now, we'd like to introduce you to the chairman of the Otori Group, Konosuke Otori.
Emu's Father
It's a pleasure to meet you.
I am Konosuke Otori.
I am Konosuke Otori.
Riley
It's you...! Your father told me so much about you! It's an honor to finally meet someone like you who's found success in so many different fields!
Emu's Father
I am honored to meet you as well.
I'm hoping that we'll be able to have a leisurely stroll around our park today.
I'm hoping that we'll be able to have a leisurely stroll around our park today.
Shosuke
If you will, Mr. Riley...
We'd like to begin here. After you, sir...!
We'd like to begin here. After you, sir...!
Keisuke
And this section will be at the center of the renovations. This monument isn't scheduled to be completed for another two years, but the rest will be ready in time...
Riley
Yes, everything seems to be in order.
Keisuke
Next, we'd like for you to see the show stages. Today also happens to be the final day of the Show Contest, so each troupe will be giving their best possible performances.
Shosuke
The Phoenix Stage in particular is one we are very proud of! I'm sure you won't be disappointed!
Riley
Wonderful!
There was even a time when I hoped to become an actor, so I absolutely love these kinds of shows!
There was even a time when I hoped to become an actor, so I absolutely love these kinds of shows!
Riley
That dream didn't quite pan out, but that experience has stayed with me since...
Shosuke
Hm?
What's with this music...?!
What's with this music...?!
???
“Hello, everyone...!!”
???
“Thank you for coming to Phoenix Wonderland today!!”
???
“As a little surprise, we'll be putting on a special show that you'll only be able to see today!”
Riley
Hah! I must say, well played!
Riley
Having me see a show just before we get to one of the stages is quite impressive!
Shosuke
Huh? Y-Yes!
Of course...
Of course...
Keisuke
What special show?
Was that on the schedule?
Was that on the schedule?
Shosuke
No, this is news to me too...
Keisuke
Contact whoever's in charge.
And find the person making these announcements. They're using the PA system, so they must be in the control room.
And find the person making these announcements. They're using the PA system, so they must be in the control room.
Visitors
What's going on?
Is something about to start?
Is something about to start?
Visitors
I wonder what they meant by their “special show”? They didn't even say where we could see it...
???
“Our special show's about to start and we'll be using this entire park as the stage!!”
???
“We ask that you please gather outside the Neo Phoenix Castle!”
Emu's Father
What is the meaning of this show...?
Next Chapter: The Smiling Sorcerer