A Show Contest?
This is my first time hearing anything about that.

So it's really happening...

Wait, what do you mean by that...?

I thought this would be your kind of thing.

Oh, umm...! It's just that there was talk about holding a contest at one point!

But it never got anywhere because Grandpa said, There's no need to compete to be the best. Everyone is different and that's the way it should be.

So this news is a bit of a surprise for me...

In other words, this is a sudden change in policy...?

...

A contest. I see...

That's right up my alley!

Whaaa?!

Lower your voice...

This contest will reveal which shows by which groups are the most magnificent!

This is my chance to shine as a star performer, then my talent as a leader will become known far and wide!

Hehehe... And maybe, just maybe... This theme park will earn recognition worldwide thanks to this!

Okay, okay, we got it.
Just keep it down, will you?

Don't act as if this doesn't concern you too, Nene!

This could be a big step towards fulfilling your dream of becoming a musical actress!

Well... I guess it might help.

Aaand, more popularity means we'll have a bigger budget for awesome stage gear, which will make our shows just that much better!

Hm. I usually just construct what we need out stuff that's lying around... But I won't say no to having more funds.

Uh, yeah... The more shows we do, the more people we can make happy...

An event like this is a rare occasion, so we should join in and enjoy it♪

If Emu's up for it, I have no objections.

Great! What do we need to do to participate?

It says here, Phoenix Wonderland is delighted to announce that it will be hosting an exciting competition to determine which of its performing groups is the best.

Each group is to stage three shows during the event period. The audience will vote for their favorite each time as these groups compete to receive the most votes...

Ah, I see. If it were only one show, the audience might pick based on a show's theme, so they want to vote in three separate parts.

By the way, how many stages does this park have?

10 if you include the small ones♪
And there's a group for every stage!

There's that many?!

How did you land a job here with zero knowledge...?

Wait, there's more?
In addition...

The winners will be featured in a TV commercial promoting Phoenix Wonderland.

Wha...?! We could be in a commercial?!

So I was right. Winning this contest is going to pave the road to stardom!

I'm not sure about the whole stardom part...

But taking part in this challenge and performing in front of a bigger audience than we've ever had could be a good learning experience.

Yeah! I agree!

Okay, it sounds like everyone's on board. Let's start working on a new show for this contest!

Yeah!

Here we are! Our first order of business is to decide what our show for the competition will be about!

Since we really need to win our audience over, it should be something showy, memorable and fun!

Oh, I know! Let's make it about THAT!

Brilliant suggestion. I believe that will do beautifully.

Wait, what are you talking about?

THAT! You know? When you go around with everyone at night, get scared and stuff, and it's super fun!

I have no idea! Just say it already!

Err... It's called...

Halloween! It's Halloween!!

Halloween?

Hmm... I see.

A Halloween show can be over the top in a good way. It has the potential to become a hit with the audience.

Yeah! And we can have lots of spooky stuff too! Like jack-o-lanterns, zombies, giant spiders and...!

L-Let's leave spiders out of it...!

I like the idea.
It's different and sounds fun.

J-J-Just without any spiders, okay?
I still like the Halloween theme so...

Alright, let's do a Halloween show!

Yay! Awesome!

Then how does an adaptation of Potato Ghosts sound?

Potato Ghosts?

It's not that well-known, I suppose.

On the night of Halloween, spirits of the dead invade an amusement park after seeing the living enjoying themselves. It seems a night of terror is about to begin...

But the park director welcomes the ghosts and invites them to join the Halloween festivities. The living and the dead end up celebrating together.

One after another, the ghosts rise from the ground like potatoes from a harvest and serve as the namesake theme of this play.

What a cool story! I love it!

A play based on that story is sure to be a riot! It fits this park and the spirit of Halloween perfectly!

Yeah, I like it.

Alright! Let's divide the roles and start preparing. We're going to snag victory with this one. I feel it!

Hopefully. However, I will need your help with something if you don't mind, Tsukasa?

Sure, what is it?