1:00 pm
Shrine Grounds
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Children
Mommy, I'm scared!
There's a weird monster running around!
There's a weird monster running around!
Children
Wait, isn't that the thing that bites people's heads?!
Lion Dance Robot
CHOMP...
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Rui
Unfortunately, it's natural for children to be scared since he looks like the actual thing.
Rui
I wouldn't want to traumatize any of them, so I may have to have him wait here with you, Robo-Nene. We'll find a better role for him in one of our shows.
Lion Dance Robot
CHOMP...
Tsukasa
Well, this is his time of year to shine... But we wouldn't want to cause a stir, so he'll just have to sit out this one.
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Haruka
Okay, that's it for my second break.
I should be able to make it through to the evening now.
I should be able to make it through to the evening now.
Shrine Hall
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Nene
Aren't you supposed to say these kinds of wishes quietly? I guess it's too late now...
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KAITO
<Oh dear... I'm seeing quite a few people. Are you sure they won't see us? I feel like we should stay hidden for this part.>
Rui
Yes, I agree... Would you mind remaining on standby for now? Oh, why don't we draw some fortunes for you in your place?
Emu
Oh, I got another one!
And another!! And another!! Wow, this one's a “great blessing” too!!
And another!! And another!! Wow, this one's a “great blessing” too!!
Rui
Seven “great blessings” in a row. What are the odds? At this point, it may be better for Emu to draw our fortunes for us...
Minori
Th-That's unbelievable, Emu...!
Please try to share some of your luck with Honami if you can...!
Please try to share some of your luck with Honami if you can...!
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Tsukasa
Yes, her name is Shizuku! She's Shiho's big sister, and we used to play at the park together when we were little!
Shizuku
Oh, you know Shii?
It's a pleasure to meet you. It's so nice to meet another one of her friends.
It's a pleasure to meet you. It's so nice to meet another one of her friends.
Nene
Wait, Haruka...? As in Haruka Kiritani...? Sure, she looks a lot like her, but there's no way the real deal would be running around as a shrine maiden like this...
Haruka
Hello to you too.
I heard someone yelling just now. Did something happen? Was there an accident...?
I heard someone yelling just now. Did something happen? Was there an accident...?
Haruka
Oh, I see... I'm glad as long as it's nothing serious. Thank you for letting me know, Otori.
Haruka
Hold on... Are these the friends you've been telling me about? The ones from the Wonder Stage?
Haruka
Oh, where are my manners...
Happy New Year. My name is Haruka Kiritani. I go to the same school as Otori.
Happy New Year. My name is Haruka Kiritani. I go to the same school as Otori.
Shizuku
Kusanagi and Kamishiro, yes?
I can't thank you enough for what you did for us then!
I can't thank you enough for what you did for us then!
Shizuku
We do! They were there to save us when my friends and I got lost during our picnic.
Tsukasa
Ah, that's right...! I remember hearing a story like that when we were chatting at the Wonder Stage!
Nene
To be fair, we only met that one time. Also, I never would've expected to run into someone like Shizuku Hinomori while out hiking...
Child
Waaah!
Emu
Oh no! I hear a little girl crying! I think she just tripped and fell down the stairs!
Tsukasa
Yes, you definitely have a point...!
Thankfully, she doesn't appear to be hurt. I believe we can take it from here!
Thankfully, she doesn't appear to be hurt. I believe we can take it from here!
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Child
Waaah!
Mother
There, there. That must've hurt so much... She won't stop crying... What should I do...?
Lion Dance Robot
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Child
Huh?!
Wh-What's that...?!
Wh-What's that...?!
Mother
I-Is that a dancing lion...?
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Shrine Visitors
Hm? What's going on?
And what's a Lion Dance Robot?
And what's a Lion Dance Robot?
Shrine Visitors
Is a show about to start?
Emu
“He loved children very much and wanted to make them smile, but they were all afraid of the way he looked and would run away every time he tried to go near them.”
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Lion Dance Robot
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Emu
“However, somebody up above saw Lion Dance Robot's plight and decided to call out to him!”
Tsukasa
“Hah hah hah! Chin up, my friend! I shall bestow upon you the power to make others smile and laugh!”
Lion Dance Robot
CHOMP?
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Lion Dance Robot
CHOMP...!!
Rui
Alright, it's time to unveil its newest gadget! Let's start with something traditional by tossing out some mochi for everyone!
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Child
Look, mochi!
Mommy, the lion's giving us mochi!
Mommy, the lion's giving us mochi!
Rui
Hehe. That's not all Lion Dance Robot Beta can do. By attaching a kite to its head...
Nene
Hehe. I'm glad everything worked out.
But the shrine might not be happy with us if we keep making such a big fuss...
But the shrine might not be happy with us if we keep making such a big fuss...
Haruka
That reminds me...
I remember hearing some people wishing to be able to make everybody smile.
I remember hearing some people wishing to be able to make everybody smile.
Next Chapter: Please Let It Comes True