Hah hah hah hah!

Our Halloween show was a great success!

Everyone was on the edge of their seats!

The Halloween theme and clever use of props turned out to be a real draw too.

Indeed. Seeing everyone smile the way they did during the finale was particularly rewarding.

Miss Emu!

Whoa! This dude keeps jumping out of nowhere...

Oh, he's usually hiding in that bush over there.

R-Really?

I had no idea.

(I didn't think anyone would figure that out...)

Ahem! More importantly, Miss Emu, the tallies for the first round of shows were announced today!

Oh, yeah...

They already announced them?

So, how are we doing?!

Ah, please take a look here.

Let's see... We're... Third!!

Third is... Pretty good, isn't it?

It is. Especially considering that the groups in first and second are on bigger stages. We're doing rather well.

We aren't that far behind the group in second either.

But there's a huge gap in score between us and the Phoenix Stage group in first place.

Then we need to step up our game!

We're going to win and star in that commercial!

I'm counting on you to come up with another amazing show, Mr. Director!

Oh, of course. I'll chart us a course to reach new heights and see more smiles.

I also brought some props I'd like to try out for our next show. Would you mind helping me with them?

Ah, so the pile of stuff behind the stage is yours.

I've never seen most of these props before! There was this outfit like a space suit and a gizmo that looked like a rocket...

You're not planning on sending me into space, are you?!

Follow me this way, Tsukasa...

Hey, not so fast! I've got a bad feeling about this!

My idea with the water tank didn't pan out, so I thought that I'd try something in the sky instead...

What kind of logic is that?! And do you live in some warehouse filled with these insane things?!

Why not come over and see for yourself...?

No! No way you're going to lure me there!

I want to see Rui's house!

Let's all visit together!

I'm NOT going!

Sigh... Keep it down, will you guys...

But it's good to see that things are back to normal...

You know, Rui...

Yes? What is it, Nene?

I'm happy.

I'm happy that we're making shows together again, just like when we were little.

Hehe, you are?

There was a time when you were all alone and I had no way to help.

But it's different now. You can lean on me more. We've been friends since forever, so you can count on me.

Yeah...

Thanks, Nene.

Hey, let's go home already!

Why don't we have a party to celebrate our show's success like last time♪

We can if you want to, but just try to keep the noise down.

Hehe, I suppose I could come along too. Oh, actually...

I should go over to SEKAI and give KAITO my thanks.

But that wouldn't make for much of a visit. It might be better to invite him to see our show.

Seeing the fruits of our labor, a performance that makes everyone feel good, would be a better gift of gratitude than a few lousy words.

Also, what should we do for our next show?

I want our next show to be stylish!

Oh, that sounds fun!

Well, look at that. They've made up and are getting along just fine again!

Phew! That's one less worry♪

How did you make that happen, KAITO?

We talked a little. That's all.

I wonder what kind of show Rui and his friends are making right now...?

Hehe. Something tells me they'll surprise us soon with another amazing performance...