Hmm...

(We're back at the Wonder Stage following the conclusion of our ambassadorial performances...)

(But we haven't been receiving the same sort of stimulation as before.)

(Of course, I couldn't be happier to be back at the Wonder Stage making the audience smile. This is our home and there's plenty we can still do here.)

(However...)

(I want more of those opportunities...

I want to keep growing as an actor.)

(I could conceivably train with some other troupes to hone my craft... But...)

(I'm the troupe leader of Wonderlands×Showtime. I can't just leave because I feel like it.)

Both things, huh...?

What?! It's already this late...?!

I need to get to practice!

And so, Tsukasanosuke and his merry group of friends continued to make everybody all across the land smile. The end.

Okay, our final rehearsal went beautifully. We should be more than ready for tomorrow's performance...

Yeah!

Let's make it a super happy New Year's for everyone♪

Yes, let's!

A happy performance to kick off the new year!

CHOMP...

Hm...?

You've been awfully quiet today...

Just yesterday you were running all over the place.

Shall I run a check?

Whoa! You scared me!

Also, check? Check what...?

In simple terms, she'll be running a diagnostic check on him to make sure he's functioning properly.

Does that mean she can figure out if Lion Dance Robot's sick...?!

Then, if you don't mind.

Understood.

Commencing diagnostic check.

Check complete.

No issues detected.

Hm? Really?

Yes.

However, if I were to put my finger on it...

He seems to be feeling a little down.

What?!

Lion Dance Robot's feeling sad?! Why?! Our show's tomorrow!

Wait, a robot can feel sad...?

It could be because our show is tomorrow.

Huh?

Lion Dance Robot seemed very happy when I brought him out of storage the other day since he usually only gets to come out and play around New Year's.

So, I suspect that he's feeling a bit down because he knows that he'll have to go away for a while after tomorrow's performance...

Then, let's make it so he gets to appear in shows all year round! Not just during New Year's!

I mean, it's so much fun to do all sorts of shows in all sorts of different places!

True...

As much I'd like to do that...

I built Lion Dance Robot with a fairly specific purpose in mind. Unfortunately, his functions are limited, so it may be difficult to make him more versatile.

What?!

But...

CHOMP...

...

(In other words, Lion Dance Robot would look very out of place if he were to perform in a show that's not about New Year's...)

(He may be a robot, but it does seem like he wants to be in more shows...)

(He may even stand to gain quite a lot if we were to somehow make that possible for him...)

Then, why don't we try performing in a variety of different places outside of the Wonder Stage?

A wide variety of places?!

That sounds fun!

CHOMP CHOMP!

Y-You mean starting now? How are we gonna do that? It's New Year's Eve, and we need a way to transport Lion Dance Robot and Robo-Nene.

We'd also have to receive permission to perform wherever we go. That's going to take a bit of time...

R-Right... Wait, I know!

Emu, can't we ask your brothers for some help?!

Oh, right!

They could help us get permission to perform!

No, hang on... They're gonna be busy attending all these New Year's parties and stuff, so they might not be able to help...

Grr...!

Then, we just have to find someone else who can...

Oh, are you all done rehearsing?

Hm? That voice...

Hi, Sis!

Huh? Sis...? Emu, is she your big sister?

Yes, I do remember hearing that she has an older sister...

Hehe. It's nice to meet you all.

I'm Emu's big sister, Hinata.

You must be Tsukasa, Nene and Rui. I've been meaning to meet all of you for quite some time now.

L-Likewise!

We are honored!

Anyway, Sis, what are you doing here? Did you need something?

Oh, I was actually hoping to use your New Year's show as reference for something.

Our show? As reference...?

Yes, I'm studying how to make it so children can have more fun while learning.

As it turns out, I'll be doing some field training at a preschool and putting on a little performance for the children there.

So, since you're very popular with children, I was hoping to have them see your show.

I see. Thank you for explaining.

Not a problem. But I seem to have missed my opportunity since you've already finished practicing...

At the same time, I'm glad I came since I got to overhear a lovely conversation.

Huh?

You were just talking about doing shows in various different places, no? I'd like to help you with that, and I can drive if need be.

S-Sis...!

Thank you! This is so wonderhoy!

A-Are you sure?!

Of course! Not only do I want to see your show, but I'd also love to help out.

...!

Thank you very much!

Then, we happily accept!