<The sea's so beautiful and calm at night. There are so many stars out tonight too...>

Yeah, you're right.

They really are beautiful.

...

<Um, Nene...?>

<I overheard a part of the conversation you just had with that actress.>

Huh?

<You two seemed to be having so much fun together, so I got a little curious... I apologize for eavesdropping like that.>

No, it's okay. You don't need to apologize...

Her stories were so interesting, weren't they? Visiting all those places, performing shows everywhere and meeting so many different people...

It must be a lot of fun being able to do shows like that.

(But...)

(But if it means making my dreams come true...)

...

<Um, Nene?>

<Are you wondering if you have to leave your friends someday to make your dreams come true?>

...!

I...

Yes...

After listening to Ms. Kazamatsuri's stories, I'm wondering if I'll have to make that same choice one day...

<I see...>

But I can't see myself leaving everyone to pursue a different goal.

I think I convinced myself somewhere along the way that we'll keep doing this forever or something...

It was a hard pill to swallow...

<Nene...>

We have our own dreams that we want to come true and work hard every day to make them happen.

So we inevitably might have to go our separate ways someday...

<Yes, I see. You may have no choice if you're all pursuing different dreams...>

Yes...

<Oh...>

<I'm sorry...

I can't say for sure what would be best for you, Nene.>

No, please, don't apologize.

It's my fault for bringing this up...

<But Nene...>

<I want you to be the one to figure out what's truly best for you.>

<And I'll do whatever I can to help you find that answer.>

Luka...

Thank you.

(Luka's such a nice person...)

(I don't have to do this alone.

That's what she wanted me to know.)

Neneee!!!!

That voice... Eep!

Emu?

Don't forget us, Nene.

<Oh, the gang's all here.>

Hey, it's Luka!

Good evening!

What are you guys still doing here? I thought you were heading back to the hotel once you finished cleaning up.

Heh heh heh. We have some good news, Nene!

Good news!

Good news?

All the advance tickets for Phoenix Wonderland we came here to promote just sold out!

What? Already?

Yes! It's only natural considering how great our performances were! Hah hah hah!!

To celebrate us taking our first big steps as ambassadors, we were thinking about doing this.

These are... Fireworks?

<Oh, that sounds fun♪>

Where did you get these?

Emu found a shop nearby that was selling them.

We have to head back home tomorrow, so this is really our only chance to do something like this!

Yay!

Sparkle-sparkle-BOOM!!

I don't have a problem with Sparkle-sparkle, Emu, but no BOOM, okay?

Agreed.

No need to put ourselves in harm's way.

Really, Rui? You of all people...?

Anyway, whatever...

Now, it's time for some fireworks!!

Luka, look!

It changed colors!

Beep... Fireworks are no match for Robo-Nene.

<Oh, would you look at that.>

Emu, what are you doing?! Don't run towards me! I'm downwind from you... *Cough*... Hack...!

Hehe...

Those two seem like they're enjoying themselves.

By the way, Nene, what did you talk about with her...?

Oh, um... We talked about a lot of stuff.

Like what happened behind the scenes while she was performing overseas and how hard she had to work to get where she is today...

Hehe. Sounds like you had a nice chat with her.

Yeah.

...

Hm? Was there something else?

Yeah, I started wondering about the future while I was talking to her. About us...

Our future...?

I'm less clear about what I want to do moving forward compared to before.

I see...

Our future...

That's quite a lot to think about.

Especially since we each have our own dreams and goals.

Yeah...

But Rui...

I plan on figuring out what's truly best for me and what I really want to do on my own.

Hehe...

I thought this while you were improvising today, but you've come quite a long way.

What are you talking about?

I'm not a little kid, you know?

Hehe. I mean every word.

But I see your point...

What's truly best for Nene Kusanagi...

If you ever need any help, feel free to ask me. I'll help you find the right answer in whatever way I can.

Hehe...

Thanks, Rui.

For starters...

I'll give you the best answer I can think of right now.

Right now?

Yes. We should enjoy this moment and have as much fun as we can!

...!

Hehe. Yeah.

Nene, Rui, look!

This one's really big!

Wait, that's not a sparkler!

You're supposed to shoot that one into the air!

Oh, okay! Lemme try that!

Hm...? It won't light...

This is a perfect opportunity to test out Robo-Nene's new gadget!

What?

You didn't make it so she can start fires, did you?

I did. I've dubbed it the Robo-Nene Firestarter! Or more simply, a flamethrower that comes out of Robo-Nene's mouth...

Are you serious?!

You have to disable it!

Haha. I was just kidding.

I'll just use the spare lighter in my pocket.

Wow☆ It's so pretty!

Ah, a spectacle worthy of a star such as myself!

Oh, Tsukasa could have fireworks attached to his back... No, it may be easier to launch him by packing him with the fireworks...

Hey, I can hear you!

Hehe...

<They seem to be having quite a bit of fun, Nene.>

Yeah...

(As we really start pursuing our own dreams, we may have to make some tough decisions...)

(That's why I need to enjoy these moments as much as I can for now...)