Hurry, Mommy!
Let's go!
Yes, yes.
Let's find the back of the line.
Are we at the fishies yet?
We should be soon.
While we wait, why don't we play a word game?
Hehe...
<Emu...?>
What are you smiling at?
I just can't help but feel happy watching that family enjoy the fish coaster together!
Yeah, it's really become a popular ride.
Yes, it's wonderful to see that it has since it was originally slated to be scrapped...
Yeah!
I mean, look at all the people lining up to go on it!
I'm so glad that we were able to save Grandpa's park...
(Back then, I was totally convinced that it wouldn't be possible.)
(The Trampoline Dome, the haunted house, the merry-go-round... All of it was gonna be gone, but...)
(Tsukasa said so himself that time.)
Regardless of operations and visitor totals, everyone that comes here wants to smile!
Which means there has to be a way for us to reach thousands of people all at once and make them smile!!
...
(If Tsukasa hadn't said that, I probably wouldn't have seen those kids smiling just now.)
(Not only that...)
Yes. More people began to visit after we put on more and more shows at the Wonder Stage... However, lately, something seems different about the park, no?
I believe we have our ambassadorial performances to thank for that.
(It wasn't just Tsukasa. Everyone helped save Phoenix Wonderland and return it to what it was like when Grandpa was still around—a park that's full of smiles.)
(Hehe...
My dream came true because of them.)
(Then...)
(That means, I...)
Emu? Is everything okay?
Oh...
S-Sorry, I...
The truth is...
This weird feeling's been lingering inside me ever since Tsukasa began attending that workshop.
He kept getting better and better at acting, which made me really happy. I wanted to cheer him on.
But...
When Tsukasa said that he wanted to perform elsewhere in order to make his dream come true, a part of me started to believe that we'd have to say goodbye to each other soon...
That was when I began hesitating...
Emu...
But... But I understand now.
You guys invited me to hang out with you and see the park to show me the smiles on all our guests' faces.
My dream of seeing Phoenix Wonderland become filled with smiles is within grasp.
And you guys helped make that happen...
So, now it's my turn!
Since you all encouraged me to achieve my dream, I want to support you guys too.
I really don't want us to split up...
That's probably never gonna change.
But I want to show my support to Tsukasa, and you guys too, as you all reach for your goals.
Thanks for telling us...
Yeah, having to split up is sad...
That feeling's also been lingering inside me.
Me too.
I even sort of saw a clear vision the other day how that may actually happen in the future...
Which made me...
Well, feel the same way as you both.
*Nod*
However, I arrived at the same conclusion as you two.
Yes, it is sad that we're eventually going to have to go our separate ways, but I still want to be supportive of you all as you achieve your dreams.
Rui...
And I've been thinking of a way to deal with both...
Both? What do you mean?
Ah, excuse me. That part only involves me...
For now, I'm glad to see that you're feeling better, Emu.
Yeah, I feel a lot better now!
So, moving forward, I'm gonna sit front and center as I cheer you guys on!
Thank goodness...
I'm really glad you're all better now.
You really do look your best when there's a smile on your face, Emu.
<Yeah, I think so too!
I'm so glad that you're feeling better now!>
Oh... Is that why you invited me here today? You guys were all worried about me...?
Hmm... Yeah, a little.
We noticed that you seemed a little out of sorts lately. We told the others, and Len came up with the idea of inviting you to hang out as a way to cheer you up.
R-Really...?!
I'm so sorry. I didn't mean to make you guys feel so concerned...
And thank you, Len!
I feel all better now because of you!
<Hehe. Glad to hear it!
I mean, seeing you frowning also made me kinda sad!>
I'm glad this went so well...
Me too.
However, it was also a reminder...
About us... Our futures...
Our futures...
(Tsukasa and I want to become actors, and Rui a director. Eventually, we're all gonna have to say goodbye to the Wonder Stage to pursue our goals.)
(Unfortunately, when that happens...
Emu's gonna be so...)
<We've been here for quite a while now. When is Tsukasa's show supposed to start?>
Oh, we should get going since he said that it's free seating...!
We've gotta grab some spots where we can see him really well!
Right...
Then, let's go see Tsukasa's big performance.
Yeah!