Emu really just left.

I wonder if she's okay...

With her gone, we can't actually do any talking.

Yes. I suppose we should call it a day as well then...

Oh, excuse me. I think I left something at the Wonder Stage...

Nene, would you mind going ahead without me?

Uh, sure...? I'll be fine by myself.

Bye.

Yes, I'll see you tomorrow.

Now...

Hm...?

Ah, Mr. Mascot.

What a coincidence.

Why are you still here?

I thought that you had all left by now.

I forgot something here is all.

Would you mind helping me?

If I may, what is it that you've forgotten?

Oh? I was under the impression that you were surveilling me.

Unfortunately, here I am a mascot and not a person.

Indeed.

Nonetheless, there's no time to waste so I'll get right to it.

Do you know why Emu and her brothers were having such a fierce argument?

What is she hiding from us?

Why won't she tell us anything?

Ah, so you did lose quite a few things...

I did. However, they're very valuable to me, so I would very much like to find them... How about it?

I cannot say.

Ah, but were you not there with her?

You are her bodyguard after all...

...

Under normal circumstances, you wouldn't sit idly by if someone raised their voices at her in that manner.

...

Then how about this?

Allow me to tell a little story...

...?

In truth, I am incredibly thankful for Emu.

Her determination to save the Wonder Stage and her will to not give up allowed me to meet the wonderful people I am with now.

And we're able to put on shows that deliver smiles to countless people.

...

I... No, we, as Wonderlands×Showtime, want to keep putting on the best shows possible, together.

Which is why if anything that would rob us of that opportunity were to arise, I will refuse to simply let it happen.

And I will not let my friends be openly insulted either. Even if it's Emu's family we're dealing with.

...

So I'll ask once more.

What is going on with Emu?

I cannot say...

I am in no position to speak on Ms. Emu's behalf if she wishes to not speak about something herself.

I see...

Well, that may be so...

And I apologize for prying.

Alas, as much information as I can obtain will also suffice. Would you at least be able to tell me something that does not necessarily go against what Emu believes?

...

Then that is all for me...

Wait...

...

I... We, the mascots, are under the employ of Ms. Emu's father...

So we are not in the position to support her ideas as such...

I see... You risk termination by biting the hand that feeds you, yes?

Indeed. However, we also cannot leave her side at a time like this.

We can at least say that we appreciate you supporting her fight against her brothers...

Oh, of course. She's a valued friend and troupe member.

...

At the moment, I have no information to give you...

But if the time comes when Emu does decide to open up to you...

Then we will also vow to support her in her quest... Now, if you'll excuse me...

I see... So we'll need to talk to Emu first before anything else can happen?

(But based on the interaction I just had, this is hardly going to be easy...)

I'll have to discuss this with Tsukasa and Nene once more as well...