Okay, we're making a decision today!

Welcome, everyone. Will you be continuing your discussion regarding your program today?

We are. Especially since we couldn't agree on anything or reach a consensus...

Hm? Where's Emu?

Emu said she has to deal with something at home.

Oh, okay. That's too bad...

I would've liked to see Emu too, but if she's busy then we'll just have to let her be...!

And since our discussion kept reaching dead ends, it may've been nice to have her unique ideas maybe break open a path for us.

In that case, we just have to choose something that she can enjoy to her heart's content!

Now, let's start our discussion once more!

*Huff*... *Huff*... *Huff*...

Y-You're all too stubborn...!

*Sigh*... You're one to talk. You just keep saying, This! It has to be this! Like a broken record...

And once again we're all running in different directions. How about we ask how the plushies feel and vote on which idea is the best?

Okay then... Is that why you were playing with them the other time?

Oh, it's nothing like that. I was purely having a little fun with them.

Your tricks won't work here, Rui! You'll just have to fight fair and square!

Oh, woe is me...! To be seen in such a manner! It is as if my heart is being torn to pieces...!

Quit hamming it up. You're not fooling us...

Oh, hi there!

You're here already!

Hey, Len, Rin!

Hm? Is Emu not with you today...?

Oh, Emu's taking the day off...

A day off? So something really did happen to her?

Really happened...?

What do you mean?

Well, we found Emu all by herself yesterday and she had this sad expression on her face.

Yeah! She's always happy and smiling, so she sort of shocked us yesterday!

Emu? Sad?

Maybe she dropped that taiyaki she brought as a snack on accident?

No, if that were the case she'd come crying to me while saying, Neneee! Help!

So something more serious happened...?

Then we may want to ask her during our next practice. I'd like to help her if she really is in trouble.

Right, I'm all for that...! If I can, I as the troupe leader shall lend her a hand as well!

It's already getting dark. We must've been talking for a pretty long time.

Lights ON. Please watch your step.

Hehe. Thanks, Robo-Nene.

It's finally starting to get warmer, but the sun still goes down relatively early.

You're right. We need to make sure that we're taking good care of ourselves too. After we all get home, we should...

Enough...!!

Huh? Who was that...?

Someone with a lot of anger in their voice it seems.

Maybe a fight broke out in the park? We should go see...!

What do you mean rethink this partnership?! We're about to finalize everything, you know...?!

Do you not understand how much money is changing hands over this deal?!

Your pathetic ideas pale in comparison with what we're trying to achieve!!

...

No, I want to keep the promise I made with grandpa...!

If the Trampoline Dome isn't getting that many visitors, I'll work hard so that it will!

Everyone at the Wonder Stage even came up with an idea to make it more fun and attractive!

That way, more people will come and play, and they'll be laughing and smiling. Grandpa's PXL can stay the way it is and we'll get more visitors!

You just don't get it...

I came up with other ideas to get more visitors line up for the rides and attractions that are already here! Like...

Emu. This is our job. You are in no position to interfere.

And we believe that this partnership is what's best for this park.

B-But...!

Stop! Just stop!!

Why do you care about smiles and laughter so much?! That sort of thinking is what brought this park down to where it is now in the first place!!

Exactly. Business is about results. I suggest that you free yourself from these ideals of yours...

...!!

Wait... Is that Emu?

But those two men in the suits... Who are they?

Hey, Emu?

Huh? You guys...?!

What's going on? Are you in trouble?

Um, well...!

Just who are you two?

Why are you yelling at her?

Who? We're her family!

Don't butt in where you're not supposed to!

Family...?

Ah, then that makes you her elder brothers?

As members of the same troupe as Emu, we were hoping to get to know you but...

Troupe...? Oh, you mean for the Wonder Stage.

Heh. That piece of junk...?

What was that...?

So it was you lot then. If it weren't for you, we'd already be rid of that thing by now...

If only we succeeded, Emu would've given up and...

Take back that part about it being a piece of junk!

Excuse me...?

It's true that the Wonder Stage is old. So old that it could fall apart at any moment!

But that stage is also the main theatre for Wonderlands×Showtime! As the troupe leader, I will not let what you said pass!!

Tsukasa...

Oh? And what does your lowly troupe intend to do then...?

Tsukasa, you should leave it here for now...

We're in their employ. This isn't the right time or place to discuss this...

Hah. At least this one seems to have his head on straight.

I'll tell you this as a courtesy. No good will come of you as long as you are involved with my idiot sister here.

What are you suggesting...?

She refuses to face reality, and constantly has her head in the clouds.

She's always been like this. Be it trying to fly, catch a rainbow and so on, she's been living in her dream world. Not only that, the ones she gets involved all end up getting hurt in the end.

Emu. Keep your dreams to yourself. We're through dealing with you!

...!

...

Hold on...!

Ah, I see...

You no longer have any hopes or dreams...

What was that...?

Such a pity. That also explains why you can't comprehend someone who has these sorts of ideals.

Or is it simply too much to bear and you've already given up...?

...

I have no idea what you're talking about.

Then please excuse me. I was only speaking my mind as someone who has also been chasing dreams.

Indeed, believing in a dream can be a rather perilous endeavor.

...

But fear not. Your younger sister is a renowned master of this art.

She is able to believe in something that all others have long since given up on...

Which is why I sincerely hope that you will stop insulting my friends like this.

What...?!

R-Rui! Please, it's okay! I'll be fine...!

That's enough, Shosuke...

We don't have much time ourselves. Our guests will be arriving at any minute.

But Keisuke...!

We're going.