Emu's Room
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Emu

“Then, let's go to the next city!”

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Emu

Yeah...!

I've got this line down!

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Emu

And the next part's the final scene.

Let's see...

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Emu

“And they made shows together forever after”...

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Emu

They made shows together... Forever after...

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Tsukasa

Okay, it seems we're all on the same page!

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Tsukasa

Wonderlands×Showtime shall continue operations!

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Emu

(I remember feeling so happy that time...)

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Emu

(My heart was full of joy and excitement about how we were going to put on lots and lots of shows together...)

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Emu

(And we really did put on a lot...)

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Emu

(Our shows were so amazingly spectacular that I had a ton of fun just practicing them.)

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Emu

(And I wished that things would never change.)

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Emu

(No...)

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Emu

(I've made my decision.)

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Emu

(If I don't stay strong, the others are gonna start to worry.)

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Emu

(I have to keep smiling.)

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Hinata's Voice

Emu, do you have a minute?

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Emu

Oh, Sis...!

Yeah, come in!

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Hinata

I'm sorry to bother you so suddenly.

I wanted to have some hot chocolate and ended up making a little too much. Would you like some as well, Emu?

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Emu

Oh... Yeah!

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Emu

Wait, but I just brushed my teeth!

Will it be okay if I brush them again after?!

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Hinata

Hehe. Yes, I'd say that's fine.

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Emu

Then, I'll have some!

Bottoms up!

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Emu

Hehe... It's so warm and sweet...

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Emu

My chest is feeling all fuzzy wuzzy...

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Hinata

...

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Hinata

Is something wrong, Emu...?

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Emu

What?

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Hinata

You looked a little unhappy there for a second.

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Emu

H-Huh? I did?

No, I'm...

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Emu

...

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Emu

You're right...

I don't feel completely happy.

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Emu

Can we talk for a bit, Sis?

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Hinata

Yes, I'm here to listen.

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Hinata

I see... And they'll be freelancing from here on out...

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Emu

Yeah...

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Hinata

Are you sure about your decision, Emu...?

Don't you want to go with them?

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Emu

I'm sure...

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Emu

Because I'm never going to forget what we did.

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Emu

Seeing all those shows with Grandpa...

A dozen or so years earlier
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Little Emu

Grr...

Grandpa, I can't see. It's too dark...

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Rakunosuke

Heh heh heh. Just another second, dear.

Ah, excellent...!

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Rakunosuke

I'll remove your blindfold in...!

Three, two, one...

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Little Emu

Wah! It's so bright!

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Little Emu

Huh...?

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Little Emu

Grandpa? Where are we?

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Rakunosuke

Hehe. This is nowhere in particular, but it can also be anywhere you like!

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Little Emu

Nowhere, but anywhere...?

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Rakunosuke

Yes, that's right!

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Rakunosuke

Ah, however... Today, it seems that it's going to be a magical forest. Take a look at the stage.

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Cast Member

Welcome to the Wonder Stage, everyone!

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Little Emu

The Wonder Stage...?

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Cast Member

Today's showing of “Teddy In The Magical Forest” will begin in ten minutes!

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Little Emu

Oh wow...!

Lots of people just came in!

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Rakunosuke

Ah, I should probably lower my head a bit to make sure the little ones can see.

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Rakunosuke

Now, Emu, take another look at the stage.

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Rakunosuke

What you're about to experience is going to feel like a wonderful dream!

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Little Emu

Wow...!!!

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Teddy Bear

“*Sigh*

Why does everyone disappear whenever I try to go play in the forest? Are they afraid of how I look?”

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Teddy Bear

“I know I seem scary, but I still want to become friends with them...”

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Teddy Bear

“Oh where, oh where could all the forest critters have gone?”

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Little Emu

Over there!

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Children

There!

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Rakunosuke

Yes, they're over there!

Listen to my granddaughter!

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Lala the Rabbit

“I'm too afraid!

Us rabbits can't walk around the forest knowing that such a big, scary bear is lurking!”

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Little Emu

No, don't be afraid!

He's a nice bear!

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Vivi the Squirrel

“Hey, what if that bear isn't as scary as we thought? He looks a little mean, but he could be nice.”

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Little Emu

He is!

He wants to be friends with all of you!

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Vivi the Squirrel

“Look...!

The bear's keeping that tree from falling! He prevented our homes from being crushed!”

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Forest Animals

“We gotta help him!

Let's go, everyone!”

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Little Emu

...!!!

Grandpa, Mr. Bear's about to make some new friends!

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Rakunosuke

*Sob*

I'm so happy for him...!

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Little Emu

Huh...?

Grandpa, are you crying? Why?

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Rakunosuke

How can I not cry?!

I'm just so happy that our bear finally has friends to play with!

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Rakunosuke

Still, this is supposed to be a happy ending... As such, I should be smiling.

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Cast Member

“Let's all finish by singing together!”

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Little Emu & Rakunosuke

Yeah!!!

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Little Emu

Hehe...♪

I didn't know shows were so much fun, Grandpa!

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Rakunosuke

They really are, aren't they?!

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Rakunosuke

This stage has the power to take you to a different world for every show.

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Rakunosuke

You could be in the jungle, on top of the clouds, in prehistoric times or even in outer space...

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Rakunosuke

It's a wonderland that can take you anywhere at all.

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Little Emu

A wonderland...?

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Rakunosuke

If you ever want to smile, Emu, you should visit this stage. I guarantee that it'll take you somewhere fantastic.

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Rakunosuke

And once what you've seen here has made you smile, you should take a look at the world around you...

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Rakunosuke

Unfortunately, unlike what you see on stage, it's not all full of smiles and happiness.

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Rakunosuke

But I'm sure what you witness will become the fuel that drives you.

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Little Emu

Okay!!!

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Emu

Grandpa was right...

The Wonder Stage made me smile so many times after that.

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Emu

And seeing everyone else smile there makes me really happy too...

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Emu

So, I want to protect them both.

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Emu

The Wonder Stage and Phoenix Wonderland that Grandpa left to us.

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Hinata

Emu...

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Emu

It's really sad that I won't be able to do shows with the others like I used to... But I'm okay with that.

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Emu

I think we'll be able to smile while we say goodbye to each other.

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Emu

Even though they won't be members of the Wonder Stage cast anymore.

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Emu

Even though we won't be doing shows together as much...

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Hinata

Emu...

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Emu

Oh, I should go brush my teeth...!

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Emu

And I still need to do my best during practice tomorrow, so...! Night, Sis!

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Hinata

...

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Shosuke's Voice

How's Emu doing...?

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Hinata

She said she's fine...while crying...

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Hinata

She tried her best to compose herself, but she probably still is in her bed right now...

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Keisuke

I see...

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Hinata

Do you have any ideas in mind...?

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Hinata

I know it's not right for us to intervene since this is between her and her troupe. But...

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Hinata

I want to see them smiling...

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Keisuke

Me too...

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Keisuke

Then, we'll...

Next Chapter: A Show Of Support