A few weeks later
Wonder Stage
1
Tsukasa
Hah hah hah hah!
Our Halloween show was a great success!
2
Emu
Everyone was on the edge of their seats!
3
Nene
The Halloween theme and clever use of props turned out to be a real draw too.
4
Rui
Indeed. Seeing everyone smile the way they did during the finale was particularly rewarding.
5
Mascot
Miss Emu!
6
Tsukasa
Whoa! This dude keeps jumping out of nowhere...
7
Rui
Oh, he's usually hiding in that bush over there.
8
Tsukasa
R-Really?
I had no idea.
9
Mascot
(I didn't think anyone would figure that out...)
10
Mascot
Ahem! More importantly, Miss Emu, the tallies for the first round of shows were announced today!
11
Emu
Oh, yeah...
12
Nene
They already announced them?
13
Tsukasa
So, how are we doing?!
14
Mascot
Ah, please take a look here.
15
Emu
Let's see... We're... Third!!
16
Nene
Third is... Pretty good, isn't it?
17
Rui
It is. Especially considering that the groups in first and second are on bigger stages. We're doing rather well.
18
Nene
We aren't that far behind the group in second either.
19
Tsukasa
But there's a huge gap in score between us and the Phoenix Stage group in first place.
20
Tsukasa
Then we need to step up our game!
21
Tsukasa
We're going to win and star in that commercial!
22
Tsukasa
I'm counting on you to come up with another amazing show, Mr. Director!
23
Rui
Oh, of course. I'll chart us a course to reach new heights and see more smiles.
24
Rui
I also brought some props I'd like to try out for our next show. Would you mind helping me with them?
25
Emu
Ah, so the pile of stuff behind the stage is yours.
26
Emu
I've never seen most of these props before! There was this outfit like a space suit and a gizmo that looked like a rocket...
27
Tsukasa
You're not planning on sending me into space, are you?!
28
Rui
Follow me this way, Tsukasa...
29
Tsukasa
Hey, not so fast! I've got a bad feeling about this!
30
Rui
My idea with the water tank didn't pan out, so I thought that I'd try something in the sky instead...
31
Tsukasa
What kind of logic is that?! And do you live in some warehouse filled with these insane things?!
32
Rui
Why not come over and see for yourself...?
33
Tsukasa
No! No way you're going to lure me there!
34
Emu
I want to see Rui's house!
Let's all visit together!
35
Tsukasa
I'm NOT going!
36
Nene
Sigh... Keep it down, will you guys...
37
Nene
But it's good to see that things are back to normal...
38
Nene
You know, Rui...
39
Rui
Yes? What is it, Nene?
40
Nene
I'm happy.
41
Nene
I'm happy that we're making shows together again, just like when we were little.
42
Rui
Hehe, you are?
43
Nene
There was a time when you were all alone and I had no way to help.
44
Nene
But it's different now. You can lean on me more. We've been friends since forever, so you can count on me.
45
Rui
Yeah...
Thanks, Nene.
46
Tsukasa
Hey, let's go home already!
47
Emu
Why don't we have a party to celebrate our show's success like last time♪
48
Nene
We can if you want to, but just try to keep the noise down.
49
Rui
Hehe, I suppose I could come along too. Oh, actually...
50
Rui
I should go over to SEKAI and give KAITO my thanks.
51
Rui
But that wouldn't make for much of a visit. It might be better to invite him to see our show.
52
Rui
Seeing the fruits of our labor, a performance that makes everyone feel good, would be a better gift of gratitude than a few lousy words.
53
Rui
Also, what should we do for our next show?
Wonderland SEKAI
54
Doggie Plushie
I want our next show to be stylish!
55
Kitty Plushie
Oh, that sounds fun!
56
Len
Well, look at that. They've made up and are getting along just fine again!
57
Miku
Phew! That's one less worry♪
58
Len
How did you make that happen, KAITO?
59
KAITO
We talked a little. That's all.
60
KAITO
I wonder what kind of show Rui and his friends are making right now...?
61
KAITO
Hehe. Something tells me they'll surprise us soon with another amazing performance...