Are you ready with your side of the net, Rion?

Y-Yes!

I'm also ready!

Alright, here we go.

Take aim at Emu... One, two...!

Three!

Oh no! You caught me!

Okay, we've got our timing down, so that should be enough for practice. Thank you for your assistance, Emu!

Now, our next step is to—

You appear to be dragging your feet somewhat. Do you have any intention of actually catching me?

Yes, we're ready to now!

We will catch you, so prepare yourself!

Let's go, Rion, Robo-Nene!

O-Okay...!

Battery reserves sufficient.

All servos functioning normally.

Ready to super-jump at any time.

Then, we'll launch once it's right above us!

Roger.

Alright, now!

Wow! They're really flying!!!

Cool! So far so good☆

I have a feeling that they'll reach the phoenix.

What...?

Now, Rion! Cast the net!

Okay! C-Casting...!

...!

Oh no...! Th-The wind...!

(No, we missed...

That means...!)

It won't even reach it...!

Preparing to land. Brace for impact.

Phew... Good work, Rui.

That landing wasn't bad at all.

However...

Are you two okay?

Yes, we are!

But more importantly...

That was somewhat alarming, but ultimately a childish attempt.

Grr...

I'm so sorry...

If only I'd cast my end of the net a little better...

Don't worry about that! We still have a couple more attempts left, so let's just try again!

Are you ready, Robo-Nene?

Yes.

Ready to super-jump at any time.

Alright, we'll get it this time...!

Oh, you're back.

N-Now...!

Huh...?!

(No... Now we've cast it too early...!)

I-I'm sorry for rushing...!

I was so sure that we'd catch it, so I got ahead of myself and...

That's okay! The phoenix hasn't gone anywhere, so let's just give it another try.

But Robo-Nene only has enough charge left for one more jump, right...?

...!

Yes, we only had three attempts...

I'm so sorry... This is all my fault...

I guess I just don't have what it takes to catch that phoenix...

Rion...

I understand what you're going through.

No matter how hard you try, you can never seem to reach your goal... I know that feeling all too well.

Tsukasa...

But are you okay with just giving up?

What...?

Are you willing to give up on your dream after making just a couple of attempts at it?

I don't think you should!

...!

Your eyes glistened as you spoke about that phoenix. You even had all those notes and records on it at your house...

Which means you should not give up on your dream. Not so quickly!

Tsukasa...

But my hands... They won't stop shaking...

A part of me doesn't think I can do this. I'm struggling to find the confidence...

And you're going out of your way to help me... That just makes me feel even worse...

No, that's a good thing.

Keep that feeling in mind because it will help you succeed.

Huh...?

What I'm trying to say is...

The frustration and despair you're feeling will drive you to succeed. They'll help you move forward!

They will?

Yes! Trust me, Rion.

I guarantee that those feelings will help you succeed.

Don't run from them. Accept your current situation and keep pushing forward...

If you do so, your dream will come true!!

Oh...

O-Okay...!

(You're right, Tsukasa.)

(Because that's exactly what you've been doing.)

(All in order to become a star who can make the whole world smile...)

(It's a colossal dream, but that hasn't stopped you... You've faced a myriad of challenges and obstacles along the way, so I'm sure you'll...)

Tsukasa, Rion...

No matter what happens, we'll be there for you both. So, please do your best.

Plus, if this doesn't work out, we can always come up with a different way to make your dream come true!

Th-Thank you very much, KAITO, Emu!

But for now, this is our last attempt...

Let's go!

(Phoenix...!)

(We will catch you...

It doesn't matter how high you fly. We will succeed!)

Now, Rion! Cast the net!

O-Okay!

...!

(No, it dodged the net...!)

Oh no...!

(We couldn't reach it...! No, we still have a chance...)

Don't give up, Rion! Keep trying!

No matter how hard it may seem, keep trying to make your dream come true!

Right...!

Huh...?! What are they...?

*Roar*

*Scream*

We can make iiiiiit!!!

They're flying...

Hey, look...! Tsukasa's hand touched the phoenix!

Everyone! Get the landing pad ready!

Noooooooooo! We're falling!!!!!

Waaaaahhhhh!

Tsukasa! Rion! Are you two okay...?

Y-Yes... Thank goodness for the landing pad...

I-I'm also fine...

Thank you very much.

Low battery reserves.

Entering power-saving mode.

Thanks for all your hard work, Robo-Nene.

Wait, the phoenix!

We failed again...

I-I'm so sorry, everyone...

Even after all the help you've given me...

No, don't apologize!

Wait, huh?

Tsukasa, look! There's something stuck to your back!

Hm? What's this...?

It's a phoenix feather.

A phoenix feather...?

It looks like you reached it, if only briefly.

Yes, it seems that way!

To think that you could lay a hand on me...

Ph-Phoenix...?!

I am still struggling to understand how creatures without wings such as yourselves could reach me.

But...

Yes, you merely touched me.

You did not catch me as we agreed.

Grr...

But you do not plan on giving up, yes?

Huh...?

The day you do finally manage to catch me, I shall grant your wish.

R-Really?!

Yes. That day may never actually come, but I can use this as a way to pass the time.

*Gasp*

Th-Thank you very much...!

Also, I believe you were looking for this...

Oh, the map we found on that ship!

What?! I'd completely forgotten about that!

Wait, you seriously forgot?

Hehe. That's very like you, Tsukasa.

I was actually under the impression that you were refraining from bringing that up so as not to steal the spotlight from Rion.

I-In any case, we need that...!

So, Phoenix, please return it to us!

Yes, fine.

Huh? Really...?

Did I not say that I would do as you say if you managed to catch me?

So, think of this as a small reward for even touching me.

Wow! Thanks, Phoenix!

Yes, thank you very much!

Your name is Rion, yes?

Please come back to try and catch me whenever you like.

*Gasp*

Y-Yes, I will...!

Oh, there it goes...

But it sorta gave us a smile before it left...!

What if this is that phoenix's way of expressing its happiness over having finally found a worthy adversary?

Maybe☆ That means you gotta catch it someday!

Yes, you're right!

Thank you for what you did, Tsukasa.

I'm going to accept my shortcomings and keep moving forward. I'm going to make my dream come true someday...

I agree with what you said, Tsukasa. And I was able to take a big step today as a result.

Rion...

I promise to keep doing my best.

I'm going to keep chasing after that phoenix, and catch it someday.

And I will get it to let me fly on its back!

Yes, keep trying!

I will!

(Yes...)

(No matter how hard things get, no matter how much you fail, you have to keep trying.)

(That's how I'm going to make my dream come true.)

Nice work, Tsukasa.

I was impressed by how you were able to inspire Rion to keep chasing after his dream.

Hm? You were? I was just doing what I always do! Hah hah hah hah hah!

But I also felt inspired.

Seeing Rion want to keep chasing after his dream made me want to do the same.

Tsukasa...

Yes, I also feel the same way.

Hm? You do?

Yes, because you'll all likely be faced with all sorts of challenges as you keep moving ahead.

However, as you helped Rion just now...

I plan on giving you all the support I can. Watching you today reaffirmed that for me.

...!

Thank you, KAITO! I promise to not let those words go to waste. Because I am...

Destined to become a star who makes the whole world smile!