Hmm, they're not on the stage either.
Where else have I not looked?
Huh? Is something wrong, KAITO?
Today's show won't be starting for a while yet, right?
Hello, Miku. Actually, you came at just the right time.
Have you seen a doggie and kitty plushie anywhere around?
You mean the plushies who had a fight with each other just the other day?
No, I'm looking for a different pair right now.
But I guess you could say this pair was having a bit of trouble too...
With everything that was going on with Tsukasa and Rui, it didn't feel right to leave them be, so I asked them what had happened, and...
Phew. That was a good show we put on today.
Now, to prepare for tomorrow's show... Hm?
Ugh... Sniff...
I told you, it's pointless to cry!
What's going on?
Did you get into a fight again?
We're not fighting!
It's just that kitty's being indecisive again!
I-I'm sorry...
What're you sorry for?!
Alright, calm down.
Can you tell me what happened?
There's nothing to tell!
Kitty, you're always like this when we get together to discuss the show!
It's obvious you're thinking hard about something, but in the end, you never tell us what it is!
If you have something to say, just say it!
I see now... Then all the more we should try to find out what's on kitty's mind, right?
Doggie, I know you have a lot of things to say, but could I trouble you to control yourself for a short while?
Fine...
...
It's alright.
Doggie and I will listen to you without interrupting.
So, go on, tell us what's on your mind.
What do you want to do?
Sniff... But...
Don't worry. Just tell us.
Okay...
I...I want to be friends with everyone too...
I told you—
Now, now, you promised to control yourself, didn't you? Let kitty finish.
Right...
Kitty, please continue.
I want to be friends, but I'm worried that I'll say something weird and end up being an outcast... That would hurt me more than being alone...
That's why I...I just can't bring myself to speak my mind...
Ah... You're afraid of being alone.
But you shouldn't worry, because you already have a friend right here, don't you?
I do?
...
Doggie's always trying to get you to speak up because it wants to know what's on your mind. This means that doggie is concerned about you.
That also means that it wants to get to know you better, don't you agree?
Get to know me better?
Yes. So now all that's left for you to do is to pluck up the courage to speak.
Ah, that was very nice of them.
Yes. At that time, I felt like Rui's solitude was somewhat connected to the kitty plushie.
That's why I wanted kitty to realize that it had a friend who was concerned about it.
Hmm... Ah!
Are those the plushies you were looking for?
Oh! Yes, that's them right there.
Looks like they're talking about something.
This is the scene where I take down the demon lord! I want to look super cool doing it!
Um, then... Maybe...
Take your time to come up with something good. I've recently learned how to wait!
Hehe. Okay!
I think things are fine between them now.
Yups♪ And that's awesome!
A place where you can put on the show of your life, along with friends who will support that, huh?
I hope it's going well between Rui and his friends too.