Side Story 1
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Riley Dream Park "The Little Kingdom" show stage
*Applause*
Rui
What a wonderful show! I wouldn't mind seeing it again right now!
Rui: What a wonderful show! I wouldn't mind seeing it again right now!
Nene
Yeah, me too. Right, Emu?
Nene: Yeah, me too. Right, Emu?
Emu
I think I counted twenty cast members, and the theatre had a capacity of...
Emu: I think I counted twenty cast members, and the theatre had a capacity of...
*Pencil Scratching*
Rui
Emu?
Rui: Emu?Nene
She's probably writing down what she felt because she liked it so much, right?
Nene: She's probably writing down what she felt because she liked it so much, right?Rui
Hmm... I'm sure she is, but she also seems very preoccupied.
Rui: Hmm... I'm sure she is, but she also seems very preoccupied.Nene
Oh, now that you mention it.
Nene: Oh, now that you mention it.Nene
In your case, Rui, you get this creepy grin on your face whenever you're trying to come up with new ideas.
Nene: In your case, Rui, you get this creepy grin on your face whenever you're trying to come up with new ideas.Rui
That's not very nice...
Rui: That's not very nice...Rui
(Still...)
Rui: (Still...)Emu
Right! I promise to learn as much as I can!
Emu: Right! I promise to learn as much as I can!
Riley
Keisuke, Shosuke, you'll be coming with me to headquarters. Emu, I'd like you and your friends to go around and enjoy the park for the rest of the day.
Riley: Keisuke, Shosuke, you'll be coming with me to headquarters. Emu, I'd like you and your friends to go around and enjoy the park for the rest of the day.Emu
What?!
Emu: What?!Emu
I was really hoping to ask you some questions, Mr. Riley...! And maybe even see what your meeting with Keisuke and Shosuke's like...
Emu: I was really hoping to ask you some questions, Mr. Riley...! And maybe even see what your meeting with Keisuke and Shosuke's like...Rui
Hmm... It's almost like Emu's trying to be more organized and responsible today...
Rui: Hmm... It's almost like Emu's trying to be more organized and responsible today...Nene
Huh?
Nene: Huh?Rui
Emu usually relies on pathos to discuss or talk about things, no?
Rui: Emu usually relies on pathos to discuss or talk about things, no?Rui
A prime example of this is how she described the show we just saw as being "extra exciting and super spectacular!"
Rui: A prime example of this is how she described the show we just saw as being "extra exciting and super spectacular!"Nene
It just doesn't feel right when you say it, but I think I get your point...
Nene: It just doesn't feel right when you say it, but I think I get your point...Rui
See what I mean? Her thought process is full of wonderfully creative and original ideas...
Rui: See what I mean? Her thought process is full of wonderfully creative and original ideas...Rui
But it's as if she's deliberately trying to suppress that today...
Rui: But it's as if she's deliberately trying to suppress that today...Nene
Hmm... Doesn't it just mean she's trying to learn as much as she can for the sake of Phoenix Wonderland?
Nene: Hmm... Doesn't it just mean she's trying to learn as much as she can for the sake of Phoenix Wonderland?Rui
That could very well be the case.
Rui: That could very well be the case.
Emu
I'm sorry for not telling you all sooner...
Emu: I'm sorry for not telling you all sooner...Emu
I didn't want this to get in the way of trying to win the Show Contest...
Emu: I didn't want this to get in the way of trying to win the Show Contest...Emu
I would've felt awful if it made everyone sad and... I couldn't bear doing that to you...
Emu: I would've felt awful if it made everyone sad and... I couldn't bear doing that to you...Rui
(In my opinion, Emu's at her best whenever she's one with her emotions...)
Rui: (In my opinion, Emu's at her best whenever she's one with her emotions...)Rui
(But at times she'll show hints of absolute brilliance in terms of actively trying to make someone smile or laugh.)
Rui: (But at times she'll show hints of absolute brilliance in terms of actively trying to make someone smile or laugh.)Rui
(Some may call that childish, but I believe it's one of her best qualities.)
Rui: (Some may call that childish, but I believe it's one of her best qualities.)Nene
What do you think? Should we go talk to her?
Nene: What do you think? Should we go talk to her?Rui
No, we may want to sit back and observe for the time being...
Rui: No, we may want to sit back and observe for the time being...Rui
She seemed to genuinely enjoy the show, so she does appear to be having fun to some degree.
Rui: She seemed to genuinely enjoy the show, so she does appear to be having fun to some degree.Nene
Right. I wouldn't want to get in the way of her process or whatever it is she's doing.
Nene: Right. I wouldn't want to get in the way of her process or whatever it is she's doing.
Emu
Sour face...!
Emu: Sour face...!Lost Girl
!
Lost Girl: !Emu
Spicy face!
Emu: Spicy face!Emu
Yummy face☆
Emu: Yummy face☆Nene
H-Hehe. There's our usual Emu.
Nene: H-Hehe. There's our usual Emu.Rui
Yes, as bright as ever too.
Rui: Yes, as bright as ever too.Rui
(Maybe I'm overthinking this...)
Rui: (Maybe I'm overthinking this...)
Nene
I can't believe they made it so the water forms waves since it doesn't look like it's open to the public like a wave pool or something, you know?
Nene: I can't believe they made it so the water forms waves since it doesn't look like it's open to the public like a wave pool or something, you know?Rui
Yes, immersion must've been a top priority for them here. This beach alone lets you dive right into the story's narrative.
Rui: Yes, immersion must've been a top priority for them here. This beach alone lets you dive right into the story's narrative.Emu
How do you think they did all this, you guys?!
Emu: How do you think they did all this, you guys?!Rui
Yes, well...
Rui: Yes, well...Rui
I suppose it begins with how realistic the prospects of building an ocean such as this are.
Rui: I suppose it begins with how realistic the prospects of building an ocean such as this are.Emu
How realistic?
Emu: How realistic?Rui
...
Rui: ...
Nene
Hey, is it me or did Emu look really sad just now?
Nene: Hey, is it me or did Emu look really sad just now?Rui
No, I saw that too.
Rui: No, I saw that too.
Tsukasa
Rui! Nene! Quit dragging your feet or we'll lose Emu and our little friend!
Tsukasa: Rui! Nene! Quit dragging your feet or we'll lose Emu and our little friend!Nene
We aren't dragging our feet. We're just concerned...
Nene: We aren't dragging our feet. We're just concerned...Tsukasa
About Emu?
Tsukasa: About Emu?Tsukasa
Hmm... Come to think of it, she has been writing down notes all day.
Tsukasa: Hmm... Come to think of it, she has been writing down notes all day.Tsukasa
I was sure that she'd run around the park today saying, "Everything's so fun and exciting and wonderhoy!"
Tsukasa: I was sure that she'd run around the park today saying, "Everything's so fun and exciting and wonderhoy!"Nene
Oh, you noticed too...?
Nene: Oh, you noticed too...?Rui
However, we'll need to get that girl to the Compass Center first before asking Emu if anything's going on...
Rui: However, we'll need to get that girl to the Compass Center first before asking Emu if anything's going on...Nene
Right. I'm sure family's worried sick about her.
Nene: Right. I'm sure family's worried sick about her.Rui
Alright, let's catch up to them before we end up losing both Emu and our little friend.
Rui: Alright, let's catch up to them before we end up losing both Emu and our little friend.
Side Story 2
Unlock Requirements: 1000 | Rewards: 50
A few days after returning Rui's Room Rui
(I have to say, I learned quite a lot during our trip to Riley Dream Park.)
Rui: (I have to say, I learned quite a lot during our trip to Riley Dream Park.)Rui
(That show we saw clearly had the biggest impact on us, but...)
Rui: (That show we saw clearly had the biggest impact on us, but...)
"Jungle Music" area Rui
But these trees are imitations... And yet, it feels like we've wandered into a real jungle for some reason...
Rui: But these trees are imitations... And yet, it feels like we've wandered into a real jungle for some reason...Riley
We consulted with some botanists regarding how we could simulate the real thing. Those trees may be manmade, but they help create a very jungle-like atmosphere.
Riley: We consulted with some botanists regarding how we could simulate the real thing. Those trees may be manmade, but they help create a very jungle-like atmosphere.Riley
Thanks to them, we were able to come very close to what we wanted. After that, we just had to build some waterfalls and research what jungles sound and even smell like.
Riley: Thanks to them, we were able to come very close to what we wanted. After that, we just had to build some waterfalls and research what jungles sound and even smell like.Rui
(I always wonder how I can stimulate all five senses when I'm working on a show.)
Rui: (I always wonder how I can stimulate all five senses when I'm working on a show.)Rui
(How things smell being one of them...)
Rui: (How things smell being one of them...)
Rui
(However, the Wonder Stage is ultimately an outdoor stage. As such, I've been avoiding ideas and effects that can be affected by the weather.)
Rui: (However, the Wonder Stage is ultimately an outdoor stage. As such, I've been avoiding ideas and effects that can be affected by the weather.)Rui
(But rain and wind are natural to any jungle. The way they designed that area made it so the weather doesn't affect what people experience all that much.)
Rui: (But rain and wind are natural to any jungle. The way they designed that area made it so the weather doesn't affect what people experience all that much.)Rui
(So some of the smells they use aren't affected by rain, wind or weather in general?)
Rui: (So some of the smells they use aren't affected by rain, wind or weather in general?)Rui
(If anything, rain would make that area feel even more like a real jungle.)
Rui: (If anything, rain would make that area feel even more like a real jungle.)Rui
(Wait, that's it...!)
Rui: (Wait, that's it...!)Rui
(It's not about avoiding bad weather. It's about having people experience the same place in different ways based on the weather...!)
Rui: (It's not about avoiding bad weather. It's about having people experience the same place in different ways based on the weather...!)Rui
Hehe. How foolish of me. I've been closing doors to new opportunities this whole time...
Rui: Hehe. How foolish of me. I've been closing doors to new opportunities this whole time...Rui
After all, it's the director's job to make the impossible a reality...
Rui: After all, it's the director's job to make the impossible a reality...Rui
Hehe...
Rui: Hehe... A few days later Wonder Stage Tsukasa
We're here, Rui. What is it that you need us to try out?
Tsukasa: We're here, Rui. What is it that you need us to try out?Emu
Hm? Where's Rui?
Emu: Hm? Where's Rui?Tsukasa
He's not running late, is he?
Tsukasa: He's not running late, is he?Nene
No, his garage was empty by the time I left my house, so he should be here already.
Nene: No, his garage was empty by the time I left my house, so he should be here already.Emu
Oh, that means he's... Hey, look! There's a name card on that seat over there!
Emu: Oh, that means he's... Hey, look! There's a name card on that seat over there!
*Hurried Footsteps*
Emu
Oh, it's my name!
Emu: Oh, it's my name!Nene
Hm? This one says my name...
Nene: Hm? This one says my name...Tsukasa
And mine's way over there. So we're supposed to sit where we've been assigned...?
Tsukasa: And mine's way over there. So we're supposed to sit where we've been assigned...?Nene
Probably...
Nene: Probably...Emu
Okay, I'm in my seat!
Emu: Okay, I'm in my seat!Nene
Emu's front and center, but we're in the back and off to each side.
Nene: Emu's front and center, but we're in the back and off to each side.Emu
Haha! Look, we make a perfect triangle!
Emu: Haha! Look, we make a perfect triangle!Tsukasa
Yes, if you draw lines between us... What in the world is Rui up to now?
Tsukasa: Yes, if you draw lines between us... What in the world is Rui up to now?Emu
Well, I'm guessing that we're supposed to be the audience and Rui's gonna appear on stage to...
Emu: Well, I'm guessing that we're supposed to be the audience and Rui's gonna appear on stage to...Emu
Huh...?
Emu: Huh...?Nene
Emu, did you see something?
Nene: Emu, did you see something?Emu
No, I smell something sweet!
Emu: No, I smell something sweet!Emu
*Sniff sniff* I knew it! Flowers! And it's coming from the stage!
Emu: *Sniff sniff* I knew it! Flowers! And it's coming from the stage!Nene
Huh? Oh, you're right... I can smell it from here now.
Nene: Huh? Oh, you're right... I can smell it from here now.Tsukasa
You can? I can't smell anything...
Tsukasa: You can? I can't smell anything...Nene
Hmm... It might be because you're upwind.
Nene: Hmm... It might be because you're upwind.Emu
What if you breathed in really deep like this? *Sniiifff*
Emu: What if you breathed in really deep like this? *Sniiifff*Tsukasa
What, like some sort of vacuum cleaner? Hm...?
Tsukasa: What, like some sort of vacuum cleaner? Hm...?Tsukasa
*Sniff sniff* I'm not smelling flowers. This seems like something else.
Tsukasa: *Sniff sniff* I'm not smelling flowers. This seems like something else.Tsukasa
Oh, it smells like a forest... It's as if trees are breathing all around me.
Tsukasa: Oh, it smells like a forest... It's as if trees are breathing all around me.Nene
It's probably just the scent of a forest. Also, I really doubt trees breathe the way you're imagining them to right now.
Nene: It's probably just the scent of a forest. Also, I really doubt trees breathe the way you're imagining them to right now.Emu
Oh, I can smell it now too! It's really a forest!
Emu: Oh, I can smell it now too! It's really a forest!Nene
It's coming my way too. Yeah, it really does smell like a forest...
Nene: It's coming my way too. Yeah, it really does smell like a forest...Emu
But why's it a forest now? What happened to the flowers?
Emu: But why's it a forest now? What happened to the flowers?Tsukasa
I know the answer to that.
Tsukasa: I know the answer to that.Tsukasa
Rui! You've already begun your experiment, no?
Tsukasa: Rui! You've already begun your experiment, no?
*Footsteps*
Rui
Hehe. Nicely done, Tsukasa.
Rui: Hehe. Nicely done, Tsukasa.Emu
Hey, it's Rui!
Emu: Hey, it's Rui!Rui
Hello, everyone. I apologize for not explaining things sooner, but my goal was to get some natural impressions of this.
Rui: Hello, everyone. I apologize for not explaining things sooner, but my goal was to get some natural impressions of this.Nene
You mean from these smells?
Nene: You mean from these smells?Rui
Yes, as it happens...
Rui: Yes, as it happens...
Tsukasa
I see. An effect that stimulates a person's sense of smell...
Tsukasa: I see. An effect that stimulates a person's sense of smell...Rui
Yes. I'd been avoiding it all this time because of certain things that are out of our control, but I've decided to start experimenting with ideas like this.
Rui: Yes. I'd been avoiding it all this time because of certain things that are out of our control, but I've decided to start experimenting with ideas like this.Rui
In this case, I'm sure you all noticed that you'll smell different things at varying times depending on where you sit.
Rui: In this case, I'm sure you all noticed that you'll smell different things at varying times depending on where you sit.Nene
So what's your verdict?
Nene: So what's your verdict?Emu
Can we use this for our next show?!
Emu: Can we use this for our next show?!Rui
Unfortunately, it's not quite ready for the stage yet.
Rui: Unfortunately, it's not quite ready for the stage yet.Rui
As it stands, there's still too much variation in terms of how and when these smells reach everybody in the audience.
Rui: As it stands, there's still too much variation in terms of how and when these smells reach everybody in the audience.Rui
Which is why I'd like to keep experimenting with this to see how much I can fine-tune it.
Rui: Which is why I'd like to keep experimenting with this to see how much I can fine-tune it.Emu
Okay...
Emu: Okay...Rui
Also, are there any other ideas like this that you think we should test out?
Rui: Also, are there any other ideas like this that you think we should test out?Tsukasa
Test out?
Tsukasa: Test out?Rui
Yes. We'll certainly need to keep honing our craft to put on better shows, but I believe new and innovative ideas will also become necessary.
Rui: Yes. We'll certainly need to keep honing our craft to put on better shows, but I believe new and innovative ideas will also become necessary.Rui
And I won't be able to test these ideas on my own, so I'd really appreciate your help whenever possible... As I've been doing with Tsukasa.
Rui: And I won't be able to test these ideas on my own, so I'd really appreciate your help whenever possible... As I've been doing with Tsukasa.Rui
Conversely, I'd like it if you could come to me for help as well.
Rui: Conversely, I'd like it if you could come to me for help as well.Nene
Does that mean you'd be willing to make stuff for us if we ask?
Nene: Does that mean you'd be willing to make stuff for us if we ask?Rui
Yes, of course. As long as it's within my power to do so.
Rui: Yes, of course. As long as it's within my power to do so.Tsukasa
I see... Sounds like a plan!
Tsukasa: I see... Sounds like a plan!Emu
Yeah! I actually came up with a whole bunch of ideas after we got back from our trip♪
Emu: Yeah! I actually came up with a whole bunch of ideas after we got back from our trip♪Emu
I thought really hard about what I can do to make them happen, but I'd love to hear what you think too!
Emu: I thought really hard about what I can do to make them happen, but I'd love to hear what you think too!Rui
Gladly. It's sort of my forte, so please feel free to ask me whenever.
Rui: Gladly. It's sort of my forte, so please feel free to ask me whenever.Emu
Yay! Can we take a look at some now?! Like... This one!
Emu: Yay! Can we take a look at some now?! Like... This one!
*Rustling*
Rui
Yes, let's have a look.
Rui: Yes, let's have a look.Side Story 1
Riley Dream Park "The Little Kingdom" show stage
*Applause*
Rui
What a wonderful show! I wouldn't mind seeing it again right now!
Rui: What a wonderful show! I wouldn't mind seeing it again right now!Nene
Yeah, me too. Right, Emu?
Nene: Yeah, me too. Right, Emu?Emu
I think I counted twenty cast members, and the theatre had a capacity of...
Emu: I think I counted twenty cast members, and the theatre had a capacity of...
*Pencil Scratching*
Rui
Emu?
Rui: Emu?Nene
She's probably writing down what she felt because she liked it so much, right?
Nene: She's probably writing down what she felt because she liked it so much, right?Rui
Hmm... I'm sure she is, but she also seems very preoccupied.
Rui: Hmm... I'm sure she is, but she also seems very preoccupied.Nene
Oh, now that you mention it.
Nene: Oh, now that you mention it.Nene
In your case, Rui, you get this creepy grin on your face whenever you're trying to come up with new ideas.
Nene: In your case, Rui, you get this creepy grin on your face whenever you're trying to come up with new ideas.Rui
That's not very nice...
Rui: That's not very nice...Rui
(Still...)
Rui: (Still...)Emu
Right! I promise to learn as much as I can!
Emu: Right! I promise to learn as much as I can!Riley
Keisuke, Shosuke, you'll be coming with me to headquarters. Emu, I'd like you and your friends to go around and enjoy the park for the rest of the day.
Riley: Keisuke, Shosuke, you'll be coming with me to headquarters. Emu, I'd like you and your friends to go around and enjoy the park for the rest of the day.Emu
What?!
Emu: What?!Emu
I was really hoping to ask you some questions, Mr. Riley...! And maybe even see what your meeting with Keisuke and Shosuke's like...
Emu: I was really hoping to ask you some questions, Mr. Riley...! And maybe even see what your meeting with Keisuke and Shosuke's like...Rui
Hmm... It's almost like Emu's trying to be more organized and responsible today...
Rui: Hmm... It's almost like Emu's trying to be more organized and responsible today...Nene
Huh?
Nene: Huh?Rui
Emu usually relies on pathos to discuss or talk about things, no?
Rui: Emu usually relies on pathos to discuss or talk about things, no?Rui
A prime example of this is how she described the show we just saw as being "extra exciting and super spectacular!"
Rui: A prime example of this is how she described the show we just saw as being "extra exciting and super spectacular!"Nene
It just doesn't feel right when you say it, but I think I get your point...
Nene: It just doesn't feel right when you say it, but I think I get your point...Rui
See what I mean? Her thought process is full of wonderfully creative and original ideas...
Rui: See what I mean? Her thought process is full of wonderfully creative and original ideas...Rui
But it's as if she's deliberately trying to suppress that today...
Rui: But it's as if she's deliberately trying to suppress that today...Nene
Hmm... Doesn't it just mean she's trying to learn as much as she can for the sake of Phoenix Wonderland?
Nene: Hmm... Doesn't it just mean she's trying to learn as much as she can for the sake of Phoenix Wonderland?Rui
That could very well be the case.
Rui: That could very well be the case.
Emu
I'm sorry for not telling you all sooner...
Emu: I'm sorry for not telling you all sooner...Emu
I didn't want this to get in the way of trying to win the Show Contest...
Emu: I didn't want this to get in the way of trying to win the Show Contest...Emu
I would've felt awful if it made everyone sad and... I couldn't bear doing that to you...
Emu: I would've felt awful if it made everyone sad and... I couldn't bear doing that to you...Rui
(In my opinion, Emu's at her best whenever she's one with her emotions...)
Rui: (In my opinion, Emu's at her best whenever she's one with her emotions...)Rui
(But at times she'll show hints of absolute brilliance in terms of actively trying to make someone smile or laugh.)
Rui: (But at times she'll show hints of absolute brilliance in terms of actively trying to make someone smile or laugh.)Rui
(Some may call that childish, but I believe it's one of her best qualities.)
Rui: (Some may call that childish, but I believe it's one of her best qualities.)Nene
What do you think? Should we go talk to her?
Nene: What do you think? Should we go talk to her?Rui
No, we may want to sit back and observe for the time being...
Rui: No, we may want to sit back and observe for the time being...Rui
She seemed to genuinely enjoy the show, so she does appear to be having fun to some degree.
Rui: She seemed to genuinely enjoy the show, so she does appear to be having fun to some degree.Nene
Right. I wouldn't want to get in the way of her process or whatever it is she's doing.
Nene: Right. I wouldn't want to get in the way of her process or whatever it is she's doing.
Emu
Sour face...!
Emu: Sour face...!Lost Girl
!
Lost Girl: !Emu
Spicy face!
Emu: Spicy face!Emu
Yummy face☆
Emu: Yummy face☆Nene
H-Hehe. There's our usual Emu.
Nene: H-Hehe. There's our usual Emu.Rui
Yes, as bright as ever too.
Rui: Yes, as bright as ever too.Rui
(Maybe I'm overthinking this...)
Rui: (Maybe I'm overthinking this...)
Nene
I can't believe they made it so the water forms waves since it doesn't look like it's open to the public like a wave pool or something, you know?
Nene: I can't believe they made it so the water forms waves since it doesn't look like it's open to the public like a wave pool or something, you know?Rui
Yes, immersion must've been a top priority for them here. This beach alone lets you dive right into the story's narrative.
Rui: Yes, immersion must've been a top priority for them here. This beach alone lets you dive right into the story's narrative.Emu
How do you think they did all this, you guys?!
Emu: How do you think they did all this, you guys?!Rui
Yes, well...
Rui: Yes, well...Rui
I suppose it begins with how realistic the prospects of building an ocean such as this are.
Rui: I suppose it begins with how realistic the prospects of building an ocean such as this are.Emu
How realistic?
Emu: How realistic?Rui
...
Rui: ...
Nene
Hey, is it me or did Emu look really sad just now?
Nene: Hey, is it me or did Emu look really sad just now?Rui
No, I saw that too.
Rui: No, I saw that too.Tsukasa
Rui! Nene! Quit dragging your feet or we'll lose Emu and our little friend!
Tsukasa: Rui! Nene! Quit dragging your feet or we'll lose Emu and our little friend!Nene
We aren't dragging our feet. We're just concerned...
Nene: We aren't dragging our feet. We're just concerned...Tsukasa
About Emu?
Tsukasa: About Emu?Tsukasa
Hmm... Come to think of it, she has been writing down notes all day.
Tsukasa: Hmm... Come to think of it, she has been writing down notes all day.Tsukasa
I was sure that she'd run around the park today saying, "Everything's so fun and exciting and wonderhoy!"
Tsukasa: I was sure that she'd run around the park today saying, "Everything's so fun and exciting and wonderhoy!"Nene
Oh, you noticed too...?
Nene: Oh, you noticed too...?Rui
However, we'll need to get that girl to the Compass Center first before asking Emu if anything's going on...
Rui: However, we'll need to get that girl to the Compass Center first before asking Emu if anything's going on...Nene
Right. I'm sure family's worried sick about her.
Nene: Right. I'm sure family's worried sick about her.Rui
Alright, let's catch up to them before we end up losing both Emu and our little friend.
Rui: Alright, let's catch up to them before we end up losing both Emu and our little friend.Side Story 2
A few days after returning Rui's Room Rui
(I have to say, I learned quite a lot during our trip to Riley Dream Park.)
Rui: (I have to say, I learned quite a lot during our trip to Riley Dream Park.)Rui
(That show we saw clearly had the biggest impact on us, but...)
Rui: (That show we saw clearly had the biggest impact on us, but...)
"Jungle Music" area Rui
But these trees are imitations... And yet, it feels like we've wandered into a real jungle for some reason...
Rui: But these trees are imitations... And yet, it feels like we've wandered into a real jungle for some reason...Riley
We consulted with some botanists regarding how we could simulate the real thing. Those trees may be manmade, but they help create a very jungle-like atmosphere.
Riley: We consulted with some botanists regarding how we could simulate the real thing. Those trees may be manmade, but they help create a very jungle-like atmosphere.Riley
Thanks to them, we were able to come very close to what we wanted. After that, we just had to build some waterfalls and research what jungles sound and even smell like.
Riley: Thanks to them, we were able to come very close to what we wanted. After that, we just had to build some waterfalls and research what jungles sound and even smell like.Rui
(I always wonder how I can stimulate all five senses when I'm working on a show.)
Rui: (I always wonder how I can stimulate all five senses when I'm working on a show.)Rui
(How things smell being one of them...)
Rui: (How things smell being one of them...)
Rui
(However, the Wonder Stage is ultimately an outdoor stage. As such, I've been avoiding ideas and effects that can be affected by the weather.)
Rui: (However, the Wonder Stage is ultimately an outdoor stage. As such, I've been avoiding ideas and effects that can be affected by the weather.)Rui
(But rain and wind are natural to any jungle. The way they designed that area made it so the weather doesn't affect what people experience all that much.)
Rui: (But rain and wind are natural to any jungle. The way they designed that area made it so the weather doesn't affect what people experience all that much.)Rui
(So some of the smells they use aren't affected by rain, wind or weather in general?)
Rui: (So some of the smells they use aren't affected by rain, wind or weather in general?)Rui
(If anything, rain would make that area feel even more like a real jungle.)
Rui: (If anything, rain would make that area feel even more like a real jungle.)Rui
(Wait, that's it...!)
Rui: (Wait, that's it...!)Rui
(It's not about avoiding bad weather. It's about having people experience the same place in different ways based on the weather...!)
Rui: (It's not about avoiding bad weather. It's about having people experience the same place in different ways based on the weather...!)Rui
Hehe. How foolish of me. I've been closing doors to new opportunities this whole time...
Rui: Hehe. How foolish of me. I've been closing doors to new opportunities this whole time...Rui
After all, it's the director's job to make the impossible a reality...
Rui: After all, it's the director's job to make the impossible a reality...Rui
Hehe...
Rui: Hehe... A few days later Wonder Stage Tsukasa
We're here, Rui. What is it that you need us to try out?
Tsukasa: We're here, Rui. What is it that you need us to try out?Emu
Hm? Where's Rui?
Emu: Hm? Where's Rui?Tsukasa
He's not running late, is he?
Tsukasa: He's not running late, is he?Nene
No, his garage was empty by the time I left my house, so he should be here already.
Nene: No, his garage was empty by the time I left my house, so he should be here already.Emu
Oh, that means he's... Hey, look! There's a name card on that seat over there!
Emu: Oh, that means he's... Hey, look! There's a name card on that seat over there!
*Hurried Footsteps*
Emu
Oh, it's my name!
Emu: Oh, it's my name!Nene
Hm? This one says my name...
Nene: Hm? This one says my name...Tsukasa
And mine's way over there. So we're supposed to sit where we've been assigned...?
Tsukasa: And mine's way over there. So we're supposed to sit where we've been assigned...?Nene
Probably...
Nene: Probably...Emu
Okay, I'm in my seat!
Emu: Okay, I'm in my seat!Nene
Emu's front and center, but we're in the back and off to each side.
Nene: Emu's front and center, but we're in the back and off to each side.Emu
Haha! Look, we make a perfect triangle!
Emu: Haha! Look, we make a perfect triangle!Tsukasa
Yes, if you draw lines between us... What in the world is Rui up to now?
Tsukasa: Yes, if you draw lines between us... What in the world is Rui up to now?Emu
Well, I'm guessing that we're supposed to be the audience and Rui's gonna appear on stage to...
Emu: Well, I'm guessing that we're supposed to be the audience and Rui's gonna appear on stage to...Emu
Huh...?
Emu: Huh...?Nene
Emu, did you see something?
Nene: Emu, did you see something?Emu
No, I smell something sweet!
Emu: No, I smell something sweet!Emu
*Sniff sniff* I knew it! Flowers! And it's coming from the stage!
Emu: *Sniff sniff* I knew it! Flowers! And it's coming from the stage!Nene
Huh? Oh, you're right... I can smell it from here now.
Nene: Huh? Oh, you're right... I can smell it from here now.Tsukasa
You can? I can't smell anything...
Tsukasa: You can? I can't smell anything...Nene
Hmm... It might be because you're upwind.
Nene: Hmm... It might be because you're upwind.Emu
What if you breathed in really deep like this? *Sniiifff*
Emu: What if you breathed in really deep like this? *Sniiifff*Tsukasa
What, like some sort of vacuum cleaner? Hm...?
Tsukasa: What, like some sort of vacuum cleaner? Hm...?Tsukasa
*Sniff sniff* I'm not smelling flowers. This seems like something else.
Tsukasa: *Sniff sniff* I'm not smelling flowers. This seems like something else.Tsukasa
Oh, it smells like a forest... It's as if trees are breathing all around me.
Tsukasa: Oh, it smells like a forest... It's as if trees are breathing all around me.Nene
It's probably just the scent of a forest. Also, I really doubt trees breathe the way you're imagining them to right now.
Nene: It's probably just the scent of a forest. Also, I really doubt trees breathe the way you're imagining them to right now.Emu
Oh, I can smell it now too! It's really a forest!
Emu: Oh, I can smell it now too! It's really a forest!Nene
It's coming my way too. Yeah, it really does smell like a forest...
Nene: It's coming my way too. Yeah, it really does smell like a forest...Emu
But why's it a forest now? What happened to the flowers?
Emu: But why's it a forest now? What happened to the flowers?Tsukasa
I know the answer to that.
Tsukasa: I know the answer to that.Tsukasa
Rui! You've already begun your experiment, no?
Tsukasa: Rui! You've already begun your experiment, no?
*Footsteps*
Rui
Hehe. Nicely done, Tsukasa.
Rui: Hehe. Nicely done, Tsukasa.Emu
Hey, it's Rui!
Emu: Hey, it's Rui!Rui
Hello, everyone. I apologize for not explaining things sooner, but my goal was to get some natural impressions of this.
Rui: Hello, everyone. I apologize for not explaining things sooner, but my goal was to get some natural impressions of this.Nene
You mean from these smells?
Nene: You mean from these smells?Rui
Yes, as it happens...
Rui: Yes, as it happens...
Tsukasa
I see. An effect that stimulates a person's sense of smell...
Tsukasa: I see. An effect that stimulates a person's sense of smell...Rui
Yes. I'd been avoiding it all this time because of certain things that are out of our control, but I've decided to start experimenting with ideas like this.
Rui: Yes. I'd been avoiding it all this time because of certain things that are out of our control, but I've decided to start experimenting with ideas like this.Rui
In this case, I'm sure you all noticed that you'll smell different things at varying times depending on where you sit.
Rui: In this case, I'm sure you all noticed that you'll smell different things at varying times depending on where you sit.Nene
So what's your verdict?
Nene: So what's your verdict?Emu
Can we use this for our next show?!
Emu: Can we use this for our next show?!Rui
Unfortunately, it's not quite ready for the stage yet.
Rui: Unfortunately, it's not quite ready for the stage yet.Rui
As it stands, there's still too much variation in terms of how and when these smells reach everybody in the audience.
Rui: As it stands, there's still too much variation in terms of how and when these smells reach everybody in the audience.Rui
Which is why I'd like to keep experimenting with this to see how much I can fine-tune it.
Rui: Which is why I'd like to keep experimenting with this to see how much I can fine-tune it.Emu
Okay...
Emu: Okay...Rui
Also, are there any other ideas like this that you think we should test out?
Rui: Also, are there any other ideas like this that you think we should test out?Tsukasa
Test out?
Tsukasa: Test out?Rui
Yes. We'll certainly need to keep honing our craft to put on better shows, but I believe new and innovative ideas will also become necessary.
Rui: Yes. We'll certainly need to keep honing our craft to put on better shows, but I believe new and innovative ideas will also become necessary.Rui
And I won't be able to test these ideas on my own, so I'd really appreciate your help whenever possible... As I've been doing with Tsukasa.
Rui: And I won't be able to test these ideas on my own, so I'd really appreciate your help whenever possible... As I've been doing with Tsukasa.Rui
Conversely, I'd like it if you could come to me for help as well.
Rui: Conversely, I'd like it if you could come to me for help as well.Nene
Does that mean you'd be willing to make stuff for us if we ask?
Nene: Does that mean you'd be willing to make stuff for us if we ask?Rui
Yes, of course. As long as it's within my power to do so.
Rui: Yes, of course. As long as it's within my power to do so.Tsukasa
I see... Sounds like a plan!
Tsukasa: I see... Sounds like a plan!Emu
Yeah! I actually came up with a whole bunch of ideas after we got back from our trip♪
Emu: Yeah! I actually came up with a whole bunch of ideas after we got back from our trip♪Emu
I thought really hard about what I can do to make them happen, but I'd love to hear what you think too!
Emu: I thought really hard about what I can do to make them happen, but I'd love to hear what you think too!Rui
Gladly. It's sort of my forte, so please feel free to ask me whenever.
Rui: Gladly. It's sort of my forte, so please feel free to ask me whenever.Emu
Yay! Can we take a look at some now?! Like... This one!
Emu: Yay! Can we take a look at some now?! Like... This one!
*Rustling*
Rui
Yes, let's have a look.
Rui: Yes, let's have a look.Other Rui Card Stories
- A Greeting In Return/Card Story
- A Sudden Trial/Card Story
- Appreciating That Spirit/Card Story
- Backstage Alchemist/Card Story
- Beastly Madness/Card Story
- Blowing In The Evening Breeze/Card Story
- Brand New Style (Rui)/Card Story
- Brilliance At Twilight/Card Story
- Carefree Prodigy/Card Story
- Endless Imagination & Challenges/Card Story
- Evasive Entertainer/Card Story
- Fantastic Planner/Card Story
- Happy Birthday!! (Rui)/Card Story
- Happy Birthday!! 2023 (Rui)/Card Story
- I Can't Just Lose, Can I?/Card Story
- Piqued Curiosity/Card Story
- Runaway Thought Process/Card Story
- Secret Weapon - Robo-Phoenix!/Card Story
- Sentimental Snapshot/Card Story
- Sound Sleep/Card Story
- Survival Challenge!/Card Story
- Talking At Dusk/Card Story
- The Fire Within/Card Story
- Troubled At Midnight/Card Story
- Unexpected Happenings/Card Story
- Wonderlands x Showtime (Rui)/Card Story
- Words Of Encouragement/Card Story
- Words Overheard/Card Story
- You Can Always Come To Us/Card Story
Rainbow☆Cast, 360, 2, Kamishiro Rui, Tenma Tsukasa, Otori Emu, Kusanagi Nene