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Nene
(My body feels so heavy... No, hang on... It's my clothes... I feel like I got drenched in a rainstorm...)
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Rui
She took a good dunking in the ocean, so we should be careful not to ask too much of her.
Tsukasa
But to think that we'd end up in a place like this. The cruiser seems to have run aground too...
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Tsukasa
Hah hah hah. We've already gone to the United States, so don't be surprised if we're asked to go to the other side of the world or somewhere out in the Milky Way!
Shosuke
That's right. It also goes by the name of “the dreaded isle”. Apparently, it's crawling with strange creatures.
Shosuke
On top of that, just nearby, there's an area of that sea known as the “sinister square” where many vessels get shipwrecked before reaching their destination...
Rui
Crawling with strange creatures... The sinister square... Hehe. All very interesting indeed.
Shosuke
Haha. You all fell right for it.
I felt that your minds needed a bit of stimulation and I thought this surprise would do nicely.
I felt that your minds needed a bit of stimulation and I thought this surprise would do nicely.
Keisuke
A hall in Okinawa.
The venue itself is fairly old and doesn't seat that many people, but is adored by all the locals.
The venue itself is fairly old and doesn't seat that many people, but is adored by all the locals.
Keisuke
We've been meaning to have you perform in various regions since it's a good way to expand our customer base, but the question of “where” has always been an issue...
Keisuke
But the other day, the owner of a venue that met our needs decided to contact us after seeing your performance at the music hall and being incredibly moved by it.
Shosuke
You'll be going there on my beloved cruiser that was just refurbished for the first time in several years with yours truly at the helm.
Emu
Yay! It's been so long since the last time I went on your cruiser! I only got to go on it once!
Emu
And you kept refusing to let me go on it again after that no matter how many times I asked...
Shosuke
Because you kept trying to reach out into the ocean or stand on the gunwale while its engines were running.
Emu
It's been so long... What do you guys wanna do on the cruiser?! Oh, how about some fishing? We can have a contest to see who can catch the most fish!
Tsukasa
Wait, no! We won't be on vacation!
We're traveling south because we've been asked to put smiles on the locals' faces!
We're traveling south because we've been asked to put smiles on the locals' faces!
Tsukasa
We're going to overwhelm them by putting on the best show imaginable and reaching new heights!
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Nene
(We were asked to do a performance because of how our show at the music hall went... But I have to think Tsukasa's the main reason.)
Nene
(He usually plays boisterous characters with a bit of bravado to them, but playing a role that requires tact allowed him to grow some as an actor.)
Nene
(That really startled me, and we're in the same troupe. I have to think the audience was totally blown away by his performance.)
Keisuke
Anyway, I believe that's everything.
Shosuke will let you know when and where to meet, so please be sure to let us know when you know what you're going to be performing.
Shosuke will let you know when and where to meet, so please be sure to let us know when you know what you're going to be performing.
Emu
Let's start brainstorming right now!
We're gonna be in Okinawa, so a show that involves lots and lots of fruits might be fun!
We're gonna be in Okinawa, so a show that involves lots and lots of fruits might be fun!
Tsukasa
That alone won't make much sense to the audience... So, let's head backstage and start planning things in earnest!
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Emu
Hey, look over there!
The thing sticking out of the sand... Isn't that Tsukasa's phone?
The thing sticking out of the sand... Isn't that Tsukasa's phone?
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KAITO
<Miku was very worried since we couldn't reach most of your phones, and because we couldn't see you even though we managed to reach yours, Tsukasa.>
KAITO
<We came to take a look after we started fearing that something terrible had happened.>
Rui
I see... It likely didn't help that my phone shorted after taking a swim in the ocean...
Rui
We were heading towards the venue where we'd be performing, but it seems we were thrown overboard after getting caught in a storm.
KAITO
<I have a feeling that electricity's going to be hard to come by around here, so it's only a matter of time until the battery on Tsukasa's phone runs out...>
KAITO
<I'm also worried, but it's the unfortunate truth. Regardless, we plan to help all of you while we can.>
MEIKO
<Wait, that reminds me...
Wasn't Emu's older brother supposed to be at the helm of this cruiser of yours?>
Wasn't Emu's older brother supposed to be at the helm of this cruiser of yours?>
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Rui
We may want to go back to where the cruiser ran aground since I'm fairly certain he was still at the helm when it happened.
Rui
Yes, it does. If what I'm imagining is correct, there's someone wrapped up in all this seaweed.
Shosuke's Voice
A-All of you... Hurry up and get this seaweed off... My mouth tastes so salty...
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Robo-Nene
Pulse and pupils normal.
No fractures or cavities. You have very healthy teeth. I see that you brush them with care each day.
No fractures or cavities. You have very healthy teeth. I see that you brush them with care each day.
Shosuke
Unfortunately, we're in a tough predicament. To think that we'd end up on a completely uninhabited island.
Nene
But the cruiser seems fine...
Can't we just set sail now that the weather's cleared up?
Can't we just set sail now that the weather's cleared up?
Rui
Oh, about that...
I had a quick look at the engine and it pains me to report that it appears broken.
I had a quick look at the engine and it pains me to report that it appears broken.
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