Alright, we're just about finished cleaning the stage, so let's start heading home.

Okay!

Get home safe, you guys!

Are you not walking with us to the main gate, Emu?

Not today!

I just got a message from my brothers... They're coming here to meet me in a bit!

I see... Then, we'll see you tomorrow.

Um, Emu...?

The taiyaki place we always go to started selling ones with a strawberry milk flavored filling yesterday. Let's go grab some tomorrow.

Okay!

Well then, farewell!

*Stretch*

We had another really fun practice today! Everyone sounded so excited about our show!

Probably because of the one Miku and the others put on for us, huh?

It was so good...

KAITO and the others did a wonderhoy job as the troupe members.

And they even changed the ending.

They went their separate ways, but all came back together...

Oh no...

What do I do...?

They won't stop...

*Sob*

*Sob*

The show Miku and the others put on for us today was extraordinary.

Yes, it certainly was.

Their thoughtfulness really knows no bounds.

We may be going our separate ways now, but we can still be together again someday... At least, that's the message I heard.

Yeah, me too...

I feel a lot better about what's ahead after seeing their show.

Still...

Do you think Emu's gonna be okay...?

She had her usual smile during practice...

But she's also able to keep smiling for someone else's sake. Even when she's not feeling all that great...

Yes, you're right...

I wish there were something we could do for her...

But this time around...

...

Yeah...

But I still wanna do as much stuff as I can with her. Like going home together, messaging each other and...

Wait...

Hm? What's wrong?

Oh, um...

I just remembered that I left my phone in the changing room...

What? Then, you need to go get it!

Fortunately, we're still not very far from the Wonder Stage. Shall we head back together?

O-Okay.

Sorry, you guys. And thanks...

Just gimme a sec.

I'll be right back.

Of course. Feel free to take your time since you're moving in the dark.

Did you hear something just now...?

Hm? Hear what...?

...!

Hey, that looks like...!

Is she...crying...?

Emu...

Nene...!

*Sob*

Emu!

...?!

N-Nene?! What are you doing here...?!

Emu, your face...

Huh? No, I...!

I wasn't crying! My eyes are just hurting because I didn't get enough sleep...

You big dummy...!!!

Why are you crying all by yourself?!

If you're gonna cry... Then cry when we're here!

Don't you remember what I said?! What Tsukasa said?! What Rui said?! We want to do everything we can to make sure you keep smiling!

I know... Unlike all those other times, our hands are tied for this one...

But if you feel sad, we should be sharing that feeling together!

At least let us do that...!

Nene...

...

But...! But...!

I want us to be smiling when we say goodbye to each other!

I want you guys to feel happy about setting out into the world...

I don't want those smiles of yours to fade away...!

...

Tenma, written as “soaring pegasus”!

?!

Tsukasa, meaning to govern!

I am Tsukasa Tenma, the soaring pegasus born to rule the showbiz world!

As a future star, and as the troupe leader of Wonderlands×Showtime, I must interject!

Wanting to part ways while smiling— I understand that feeling well!

Tsukasa...

We've always been surrounded by smiles and laughter.

The audience is an obvious example, but more to the point...

Whenever Rui thinks up a new stunt or special effect, whenever Nene sings, whenever you talk about your big dreams, Emu...

We always find ourselves smiling and laughing. We all want each other to be happy.

Which is why... I understand your desire for us to keep smiling to the very end.

...

However...

We don't have to right now, do we...?

What...?

Us going our separate ways after having so much fun together is painful to say the least.

My heart aches so much...

Tsukasa...

So, I am allowing us to all do the same!

Let us take this opportunity to cry together...!!!

You already are...

Yes, didn't you hear what I just said! Now is our chance to cry together!

*Sigh*

Why are you making it into some rule...?

I was trying to have a serious conversation...

Now it all just feels stupid...

Hehe...

Your face is so messy now, Tsukasa...

It looks all funny...

Look who's talking, Emu!

Your face has turned into a balled up tissue!

That makes yours a crumpled up piece of newspaper...!

Hehe. This is so strange...

We're all crying, but laughing at the same time...

This situation captures us so well...

It does...

Emu...

Thank you for asking me to join you that time.

You're the reason I've been able to make such wonderful friends, and pursue my dream.

I can't thank you enough...

...

*Sob*

*Cry*

Emu, are you there...?

No, wait...

Hm? Why?

It looks like they're somewhat preoccupied...

I regret not doing this a little sooner...

Hey, all of you!

Sorry, but we need to talk!

Huh?! Wh-What's going on?!

Shosuke...?!

We were planning to speak with Emu first...

But since you're all together, we'll say it all right here.

Say it all...?

What is it?

This is about what matters the most to all of you.

As Emu's brothers, we want to respect her wishes.

Regardless of whether or not she decided to stay, we planned to support her choice.

However...

Hearing her decision caused us to begin doubting ourselves.

We weren't sure if this would be what's best for her. A lot of things started going through our minds, including whether we'd regret this down the road...

And in the end, we don't believe this is what's best.

It's not...?

Wait, what do you mean...?

Go.

What...?

We understand your wish to protect Phoenix Wonderland and keep it filled with smiles.

Obviously, that makes us happy as the operators of this park, and your passion would make you a valuable member of our team.

But you're still just a high schooler...

...!

You should be seeing what the outside world has to offer.

The time you have now... What you experience during your youth will surely benefit you down the road in terms of both your dream and your life as a whole.

And of course...

It will help Phoenix Wonderland in the future.

But...

Think about this, Emu.

Before we became this park's operators, we traveled to more places than you can imagine.

In particular, we got ourselves introduced to the world of show business. And not just theatre. We went around learning as much as we could about the film and animation industries.

I wouldn't say that all of what we saw is helping us with our current jobs. However, I can say that it made us who we are now as professionals...

Really...?

Yes, really.

And can you guess who suggested that we do that...?

It was Grandpa.

...!

Oh...

If you truly wish to protect this place... Go out and expand your horizons, and then return.

Until then, we'll keep an eye on Phoenix Wonderland for you.

Because your dream has also become our dream.

Shosuke...

Kamishiro.

Y-Yes...?!

Thank you for doing your best to not interfere with our business. That was very considerate of you.

However, this is also an important time for you. There's no need for you to shape your thoughts based on our needs...

...!

We'll do everything in our power to make sure this park keeps growing. To make sure Phoenix Wonderland stays filled with smiles.

And if you still genuinely wish to perform here again someday...

You'll be more than welcome.

We promise to reward you handsomely.

...!

Are you sure about this...?

Yes. This is what we've decided.

Thank you very much!

Thank you very much!

Won't you join us, Emu?

As a humble actor, I am in no position to make any claims regarding what your brothers just said.

All I have to say is...that I want to keep doing shows with you.

I mean that...

...

Emu...

Please allow me to ask you again.

I truly wish to keep doing shows with this troupe. I mean every word of that.

If there's a way for you to pursue your dream as we pursue ours, won't you be willing to reconsider our invitation...?

He's right, Emu...!

Come with us!

I...

I don't ever want to break the promise I made to Grandpa...

But...

If there's a way that lets me protect this park and go with you guys...

I...!

Go, Emu.

We'll be eagerly awaiting your return.

Okay...!!!

I'm gonna go with them!

I'm gonna go out there and learn as much as I can! And I'm gonna find a way to fill this park with even more smiles!

Emu...!!!

I'm really sorry, everyone...

I didn't mean to make you all worry so much about me...

*Sigh*

What are you saying? There's no need for you to apologize to us.

She's right!

“Sorry” isn't what we want to hear right now!

Yes, I agree.

Thanks, you guys!

Thanks for letting me come with you!