Chocolate Factory
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Chocota
“*Sob*
*Cry*”
*Cry*”
Tsukasa
(Hold on, is it possible that he banged his pinky against the corner of the table because he can't see very well out of that costume?!)
Tsukasa
(Regardless, this is going to make the scene where “the Choco Maniac is so moved by their words that he has no choice but to withdraw” significantly harder to pull off... What do we do...?!)
Choco Maniac
“My original intention was to devour delicious chocolates, but now, I'd rather be on the receiving end of one of these gifts...”
Tsukasa
(Splendid! This is going great...!
Now Chocota just needs to say, “As long as you understand. We should be going.” And that'll be it!)
Now Chocota just needs to say, “As long as you understand. We should be going.” And that'll be it!)
Chocota
“A-As long as you understand, Choco Maniac...”
Chocota
“Yes, receiving such chocolates is always a wonderful thing...”
Chocota
“So... Oh no...
*Sob*”
*Sob*”
Len
(He's been getting hung up on how these chocolates are a special gift for someone else...)
Hamano
I-I'm so sorry, Tenma...!
I know that the show must go on...
I know that the show must go on...
Hamano
But that boy's story reminded me of something and I haven't been able to stop crying since...!
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Children
Why's Chocota crying?
Adults
I'm not sure. Did something happen to him...?
Tsukasa
(Hmm... I still don't know why, but Hamano appears to be in no shape to continue... What's my next move?!)
Choco Maniac
“W-Wait, I know what's going on!
Chocota, you not only want to protect everyone's gifts, but you're hoping to receive one, no?”
Chocota, you not only want to protect everyone's gifts, but you're hoping to receive one, no?”
Chocota
“N-No, you can't do that!
They're not for you to steal...!
*Sob*”
They're not for you to steal...!
*Sob*”
Akito
He's been having to ad-lib the whole time while his partner's been down for the count... How's he gonna get out of this one?
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Mizuki
It looks like Chocota wants to receive some chocolates from someone, so why don't you make some for him...?
Mizuki
I mean, you love chocolate too, right?
I'm sure Chocota will stop crying if you make some for him, and really put your heart and soul into it.
I'm sure Chocota will stop crying if you make some for him, and really put your heart and soul into it.
Mizuki
Especially since we're at the Chocolate Factory! You should be able to make him something really special♪
Mizuki
So why don't we make some chocolates for Chocota once he's settled down a bit? What do you say?
Choco Maniac
“Alright, Chocota, we're going to make you some chocolates, so please wipe off those tears.”
Choco Maniac
“Just as our guests here have done, why don't we make some chocolates for ourselves?!”
Chocota
“O-Okay...”
Tsukasa
(You're a lifesaver, Akiyama!
Chocota can exit stage left even if he's still crying since it'll look like a happy ending on the surface...!)
Chocota can exit stage left even if he's still crying since it'll look like a happy ending on the surface...!)
Girl
Here you are!
Girl
Everything you need to make chocolates!
You're gonna make some for Chocota, right, Mr. Thief?
You're gonna make some for Chocota, right, Mr. Thief?
Girl
Oh no! Chocota's still crying!
Mother
C-Come back here...!
You can't just interfere like that!
You can't just interfere like that!
Girl
But he's so sad!
I wanna make something for Chocota too!
I wanna make something for Chocota too!
Boy
Me too!
Let's make some together, Mr. Thief!
Let's make some together, Mr. Thief!
Tsukasa
(Thanks to Akiyama, we can end this show without it being too strange. However...)
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Choco Maniac
“I mean, I won't be able to get up to my usual antics if he's going to be all weepy!”
Choco Maniac
“So how does making some chocolates with the great phantom thief, the Choco Maniac, sound?!”
Girl
You mean it? Yay!
Boy
Let's go, Mr. Thief!
Akito
He's really gonna make chocolates while the show's still going? Even though his partner's not exactly back on his feet yet?
Mizuki
Yeah... But the kids are doing a great job of trying to cheer Chocota up, so that's been a pretty big plus.
Tsukasa
(I don't really have a plan moving forward, but I have no choice but to do what I can...)
Choco Maniac
“Let's start making some chocolates... Is what I'd like to say, but I only eat them! I have no idea how to actually make them!”
Choco Maniac
“Some help would be much appreciated... You there! Why don't you help me make your idea a reality?!”
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Tsukasa
I need you to show me how to make chocolates, Akiyama! I'll follow your instructions as we go!
Tsukasa
After that, you'll have to find a way to cheer him up enough to get back into acting shape.
Tsukasa
There's definitely something bothering him, but he also understands that the show must go on...
Akito
Alright, I'll try, but no guarantees...
I have no idea if he'll be able to get himself back together in time.
I have no idea if he'll be able to get himself back together in time.
Tsukasa
My primary goal is to simply give this show a happy ending. That includes both the guests and the cast.
Next Chapter: All For a Happy Ending