That swim really did the trick!

Hm? Why are all those people gathered over there?

Some kind of event, maybe?

We will now be having a special showing of The Adventures of the Merprince and Little Mermaids.

Okay then... Wanna check it out while we take a break? We can just leave if it ends up being boring or something.

Sure.

Let's go see!

Ah, another beautiful day...

The waves are calm and there's even a nice breeze.

As the prince of the merfolk, I could not be happier to see my land in such a harmonious state. However...

I'm so bored!!

There's nothing to do! I wish some treasure would float by or something...!

Splishy-splishy-splash-splash!

Big bro!

Wah! Wh-What is it, my little sister? Is something the matter?

Heh heh heh!

Something interesting just washed up on the shore!

Something interesting...?

Is that so...?

Ah, another beautiful day...

The waves are calm and there's even a nice breeze.

All those humans have to work so hard while us merfolk just get to enjoy ourselves. Who could ask for a better...? Huh?

Sister!!

Big sis!

Huh?! W-Wait...!

Didn't I tell you not to barge into my coral reef like that?! I'm busy nap... Getting in some beauty sleep!

Forget that! Just look at this book, will you?

What the...? The Little Mermaid...?

This girl goes on land, falls in love with a human and trades her voice to be given a pair of legs... And dissolves into foam?

We read this and decided that we want to try going on land too!

What? That's what you drew out of this book...?

All I gathered from this is that no matter how hard we try, humans will never accept us into their world.

It even mentions how terrible things happen to merfolk that get caught by the human fishermen...

But that's just what the story says...

It might actually be really fun up there!

Look! This mermaid got to go to a dance party and eat lots of yummy food!

Yeah! There could be a mountain of fun to be had, and we just don't know it yet!

B-But... Even if we did go on land, we won't be able to walk like the humans since we don't really have feet...

Ah, I heard some rumors that one of the merfolk lives far off in the strait and makes these strange potions. Why don't we ask him for some help?

Seriously? There's no way someone living way out there by themselves isn't shady...

Just play along for one, will you? Otherwise, you'd be locked in here playing video games all day, right?

C'mon, let's go♪

W-Wait..!

Why aren't you listening to me?!

Haha!

This is pretty good!

Yeah, let's stick around a bit longer!

Ah, welcome!

It's been decades since anyone's come to visit me!

I hear that you seek a potion that will give you human legs. Here, drink this♪

*Gulp*... *Gulp*...!

It's not as bad as I imagined.

Whoa, look!

My tail's glowing!

Huh? This stuff actually works...?!

What the...?!

We've grown legs, but they're covered in scales!

They're half fish...?

Ah, that didn't quite do it, I see. How about this one...? Wait, this may've been the one for octopus legs...

Oh, but you can have this.

Drink it when you're in desperate trouble. I would refrain from using it otherwise.

Are any of your potions actually safe to use?!

Finally, we made it to a human settlement!

This is what they call a 'city'?

There's so many big buildings!

Hey, don't forget that we have to keep drinking these potions every hour to keep our legs, so be careful.

Yes, we know!

Hm? What's this? Is it edible? It's shaped like a fish, but has some kind of black substance inside...

Nom... It's so yummy☆

It's so warm and sweet! I've never had anything like this before!

Have you two forgotten that it's not safe out here...?

But they seem to be enjoying themselves, so maybe it was worth the trip...

Oh, these games look fun too.

I didn't even know the humans have this many games in their city...

Eep!

Wah!

Huh?

They got caught?! How...?!

Oh no...! Don't tell me they forgot to drink their potions and lost their legs...!

The humans that took them away looked really scary too...! What do I do?! Even if I did try to rescue them, I'll just end up getting caught too...!

Wait, I know!

I still have that weird potion! The one for when we get into really big trouble...!

This is terrifying... But I have to save them before something awful happens to them!

Wait... Huh?

Wh-What just happened to me?!

No, I don't have time for that right now... I have to figure out a way to save them...!

Okay!! Let's go!!

Whoa! Where'd this gust come from?! Was it that giant fan over there?

Look! It's like Mech Mermaid's really flying!

Hang on, you guys...!!

Thank you for coming to see our show today!

We'll be eagerly awaiting your arrival at Phoenix Wonderland, so please make sure to come and visit sometime!

N-Night tickets are also available!

Our nighttime spectacles are full of wonderful illuminations, so please don't miss out.

Come have some with us at Phoenix Wonderland, okay?

That park does shows like this? That's pretty cool.

I used to go there all the time when I was a kid, but it might be nice to go now since it's been a while.

...!

(Thank goodness...!

Our show actually made them want to visit Phoenix Wonderland...!)

Hehe. Looks like our first performance was a big success.

I'm glad we decided to shorten the show and add in some effects that involve air and water.

So am I! Let's keep this up and knock our afternoon performance out of the park!

Yeah!

Phew...

All that's left for today is to clean everything up.

Oh, Robo-Nene needs to be recharged when I get back to the hotel too.

(I'm so glad our first day as ambassadors went so well...)

(Our story ended up being much happier compared to the Little Mermaid I saw when I was little...)

(But our version seemed to make everybody smile, so I can't really ask for more.)

Anyway, I should get back to the stage and... Huh?

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Such a beautiful voice...

My heart's starting to race for some reason...

Wait...

No, it can't be...

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No way...!!

Hehe. The beach really never disappoints. I feel like I can sing forever here!

It'd be nice to go for a swim, but I forgot to bring a bathing suit. Maybe I can dry my clothes on the sand since it's so warm out...

Hm...?

Oh, hello there. Can I help you?

A-Are you...?

Yuka Kazamatsuri...?!