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Keisuke
Alright. I understand. Let's go with that...

*End Call*
*Door Creak*

Shosuke
Keisuke, you're still up?


Keisuke
Yes.


Keisuke
It appears that Jean Riley, the president of Riley Entertainment, will be arriving here for a final inspection of the park at the beginning of next month as scheduled.


Shosuke
Ah, so the time has finally come. This deal is as good as done.


Keisuke
I believe so...


Keisuke
But don't look so down.


Shosuke
Huh...?


Keisuke
I also believe that this was our only choice. However...

Emu
I came up with other ideas to get more visitors line up for the rides and attractions that are already here! Like...

Keisuke
There may've been a way to keep this park afloat while maintaining its current image.


Shosuke
...


Keisuke
I'm sorry, Shosuke. You also...


Shosuke
It's too late for that, Keisuke.


Shosuke
We did what we had to do based on each situation. There's no point in regretting any of that now.


Keisuke
Yes, I suppose you're right...


Hinata
Oh...? You two are still up?


Keisuke
Hinata...


Hinata
Neither of you look very well... Is something wrong?


Keisuke
No, everything's fine. I'm going to bed.


Keisuke
Try not to be so hard on yourself, Shosuke.


Shosuke
You too, Keisuke...

*Footsteps*

Hinata
Oh...


Emu's Father
...

Nene
Why are you all acting like this...? We're just talking today about what we're gonna do about the park, right?


Rui
In order to reverse that, some of the family-oriented attractions were replaced with ones that are more appealing to young people.

Tsukasa
Even now, children's ride, including the Trampoline Dome and fish coaster, are in danger of being replaced with new rides and attractions.

Rui
Yet these plans haven't actually resulted in a full reversal of the aforementioned attendance figures.

Rui
The books may not show it now, but in a few years time, this park may begin falling into the red.

Rui
Yes. Their intellectual property, particularly their characters, are popular among younger generations and would serve to attract this demographic to the park.

Rui
If this partnership were to actually happen, this park will likely keep transforming to meet the needs of these younger guests.

Nene
And if that happens, it'll be a lot harder to make this the park that Emu's grandpa envisioned. A place that makes everyone smile.

Emu
I know that Phoenix Wonderland has to keep changing so that it can stay here forever and ever, but...

Tsukasa
You want the park's operators to realize once more that Phoenix Wonderland is a place where guests of all ages can smile and laugh.

Rui
Yes, exactly. Unless we manage to do that first, we won't be able to convince Emu's brothers into rethinking their plans.

Tsukasa
The story itself is very straightforward, but the classics are the ones that really tug at your heartstrings! Guests of all ages will surely be able to enjoy this one!


Robo-Nene
Beep. Me too!

Rui
We'll just have to include every troupe from every stage, including all the staff, in Phoenix Wonderland...!

Rui
By including every troupe and all the staff, we'll be able to put on a performance unlike any other.

Nene
But... You think they'll be willing to help up? I mean, they're all working and doing their own shows...

Rui
Yes, I understand that convincing them to help us will be quite a challenge. Admittedly, this show is a little out there as well.

Rui
Ah, I received a nice tip regarding that. It seems that Emu's brothers and their prospective partner will be inspecting the park at the beginning of next month on the last day of the Show Contest.

Tsukasa
We'll be able to turn the tables by using the very idea they came up with against them! Brilliant!

Tsukasa
However, I would be lying if I said that I don't mind not winning despite how much work we put into it...

Tsukasa
I said it's okay! We're about to put on a show the likes of which have never been seen before!


Emu & Nene
Yeah...!!

Rui
But there is one more thing I'd like to do alongside all that. We'll need to have much more people than normal see this show.

Rui
The Show Contest itself will already attract quite a few guests, but only to the degree that the operators have predicted.

Tsukasa
Right... That means we have to do a little more in order to get more people to see this show.

Emu
I've been trying to come up with ideas that might get more people to come to the park and wrote it all down in a notebook...!

*Shuffling*
Emu
Yeah, here it is! How about this one...? I think it'll be so pretty that everybody will want to come and see it!

*Page Turning*
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Nene
Yeah, but do you think they'll really be willing to? I mean, they all have their own shows to deal with...

Rui
That is a concern. It may not be entirely realistic since they've all been working so hard to do well in this contest...

Rui
I have to think that the ones in contention to win will especially be unwilling to just toss everything aside on the final day.


Emu & Nene
Right!


Staff A
No, we won't be able to help you...


Staff A
This merry-go-round's going to be demolished. That's just that and I doubt your show will be able to change that...

Tsukasa
But if this show manages to get enough guests to come to the park, you might be able to save this merry-go-round. That's why we...


Staff A
This came from the very top. There's nothing any of us can do about it...


Staff A
I'm sorry, we're not helping.


Staff B
No, that won't be possible.


Staff B
Why? Because we'd pretty much be disobeying a direct order, right?


Staff B
If we do this, won't we be risking having our pay docked or just getting fired outright?


Staff B
I mean, yeah, I like the way things used to be a lot more...

Emu
Then please help us! I beg you! If anything like what you said does happen, I'll do everything I can to stop them!

Rui
If you believe that this plan has even the slightest chance of succeeding, won't you consider it?


Staff B
One show changing all of this? No way...


Staff B
Sorry, you'll have to find someone else.


???
...


Cast
Hm? Who's there?


Cast
Oh, is that...


???
Ah, so you've finally come... Wonderlands x Showtime...


Sakurako
The very same. It's been some time since we last met. I've been waiting for you...!


Sakurako
Would you please stop calling me by my full name...?


Sakurako
Yes, it's a lovely and compelling name that just simply rolls off your tongue but...


Sakurako
Ah, excuse me. Am I to understand that you've been trying to gather everybody in this park in an effort to put on an incredibly extravagant show?


Sakurako
I happened to overhear your conversation while you were asking one of the other troupes to help.


Sakurako
What?! No, I was there by pure coincidence...!


Sakurako
Anyways, I cannot let this pass without interjecting first myself...


Sakurako
This Show Contest is being held to attract more guests to this park. Why in the world are you trying to ruin that by essentially biting the hand that's feeding you?

Emu
And we understand that it'll probably be a lot easier to get more people to come to the park if a big company from overseas helps us...


Emu
Phoenix Wonderland isn't just a place for young people. It needs to be a place that can make everyone smile!

Emu
That's why I want lots and lots of people to come here, and make it so they can all smile and laugh together!

Emu
It doesn't matter how impossible it might sound. If there's still a way to make both of those things happen, I'm gonna try it!


Sakurako
...


Sakurako
You really think I'll agree to something like this just because you're wearing your heart on your sleeve...?


Sakurako
You're in the running to win this contest too, no? Are you sure about letting that chance just slip by?

Tsukasa
However, I would be lying if I said that I don't mind not winning despite how much work we put into it...
Tsukasa
Truth be told, winning this contest was my goal. If this problem didn't rear its ugly head, I would be doing everything I can to win right now.

Tsukasa
To hell with this contest! There's something much greater at stake right now! We need to act!

Tsukasa
Sakurako Seiryuin, this same feeling must dwell somewhere within that heart of yours! There is a park of you that knows this!


Sakurako
...


Sakurako
I'd rather not be lumped together with someone as obnoxious as you are...


Sakurako
However, I do understand where you're coming from...


Sakurako
If it's my aid you seek, then you must present me a detailed plan first...


Sakurako
Regardless of my ultimate decision, that will be our first step.


Robo-Nene
Three cheers for Seiryuin!


Sakurako
Fine...


Sakurako
...!


Cast
Wait, you're serious about this...?

*Cast Chattering*

Cast
It'd be amazing to actually pull this off but...


Sakurako
(They actually plan on doing this show...?!)


Sakurako
(I've never heard of any other parks doing anything like this. If we do somehow pull this off, it's sure to go viral, but this is beyond just challenging...)


Sakurako
(Yet... I can't get rid of this tingling sensation...)


Sakurako
*Sigh*... That's a rhetorical question, right?


Sakurako
*Sigh*...



Sakurako
...


Sakurako
I...

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Sakurako
...


Sakurako
I've been coming to this park since I was a little girl...


Sakurako
This was where I learned for the first time that places as fun and wonderful as this existed.


Sakurako
All the singing and dancing felt like it came straight out of a movie. It was so beautiful to see, and I wanted to be a part of that...


Sakurako
The Rainbow Stage was a particular favorite of mine. So much so that I was talking to member of its troupe on a regular basis.


Sakurako
How this park is run began to gradually change so that it would appeal more to young people, and it's been bothering me for so long...


Sakurako
But I was in no position to say anything since the Phoenix Stage was benefiting from those changes.


Sakurako
Then I realized something. I looked out into the audience one day and noticed that there were almost no children or elderly guests.


Sakurako
It suddenly felt like that little girl from my memories would no longer be welcome here.


Sakurako
As a business, this park may very well be headed in the right direction. Phoenix Wonderland should be able to stay open if more young people come and visit.


Sakurako
But this used to be a place for everyone. At the very least, I loved what this park used to be.


Sakurako
Which is why...


Sakurako
I want to see that Phoenix Wonderland again. I want this park to be a place that makes everyone smile.


Sakurako
I will. However, what the other members of my troupe wish to do is entirely up to them.


Sakurako
So, what do you think?


Cast
...

*Cast Chattering*

Cast
To be honest, it was sad seeing all of our usual guests not show up little by little...


Cast
Yeah. I thought that was just how things were gonna be from now on, but maybe we still have time to turn that around...


Cast
If you're in, Sakurako, then I'll help too!

*Hug*

Sakurako
Uh, yes... Of course... We're on a first name basis now...?


Sakurako
Yes... But let's go talk to the troupes that already once turned you down...


Sakurako
I'm generally aware of what's going on with the other troupes. The members of my troupe often exchange information amongst themselves.


Sakurako
By changing your angle, you may actually be able to convince them into joining you.

Rui
And once they hear that the Phoenix Stage has joined our side, I'm sure they'll be more willing to hear us out.


Sakurako
Of course, Tenma. Let's make this show one for the ages.


Staff A
You again...? Sorry but we're not...


Sakurako
Hello. Do you have some time to talk?


Staff A
What? Seiryuin...?


Sakurako
If I recall correctly, you were the one that fought the hardest against the removal of the Rainbow Stage...


Sakurako
I wasn't able to do anything back then either, but now's a different story...


Sakurako
This plan promises to bring what is truly best for this park. Please help us...


Staff A
Fine. Just for a little while, okay...?

*Crowd Chattering*
Tsukasa
I don't believe it...! This is how many people are involved with all the stages and their troupes...?!


Sakurako
Hehe. You're welcome.

Tsukasa
Just sit back and watch! You are about to see what your future star, Tsukasa Tenma, is really made of!
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*Crowd Chattering*

Cast
There's so many people here! And it's not just the stage troupes either. Aren't some regular staff members here too...?


Staff
It was in the script, right? This show needs everyone, including the park staff.


Cast
Hm? Oh, right. They're supposed to...

*Crowd Chattering*

Cast
Hm? Is he from the Wonder Stage?


Cast
Yeah, I think so. His name's...

Tsukasa
Tenma, written as soaring pegasus! Tsukasa, meaning to govern! I am Tsukasa Tenma, the soaring pegasus born to rule the showbiz world!

*Explosion*

Cast & Staff
Huh...?

Tsukasa
I'm sure that all of you are already aware of this fact, but to reiterate, the fate of Phoenix Wonderland currently hangs in the balance!

Tsukasa
One path involves attracting younger guests to improve this park's attendance figures so that this park will survive as a business!

Tsukasa
The other path, our plan, involves making this park a welcoming place for guests of all ages and one that can make everyone who visits smile!

Tsukasa
I understand that a proper business plan is still necessary for this park to stay afloat. However, shows are also elixirs for making people grin from ear to ear...!

Tsukasa
Age and gender do not matter. It doesn't matter if you're an alien from outer space who speaks an incomprehensible languages!

Tsukasa
And this park is a place that made so many people smile. It's a place that's full of precious memories.

Tsukasa
A place that can make everyone smile. That is why so many people used to visit! That is what everybody loved about Phoenix Wonderland!

Tsukasa
We don't have to choose between this park being loved and this park attracting as many guests as it can!

Tsukasa
If we can put on a show that makes absolutely everyone smile, then more people will surely come and visit!

Tsukasa
As long as we don't forget that...Phoenix Wonderland will never die. It will always be able to rise from the ashes!!

*Crowd Chattering*

Cast & Staff
Making everyone smile...


Cast
Since we're doing a show, we should at least strive to do that.


Staff
We'll do whatever we can if it means more people come to our rides.

Tsukasa
I, Tsukasa Tenma the future star, promise to bring you a magnificent show that can do everything I just said!
Emu
(I was right, grandpa! That zingy-zing feeling I got when I saw him during those interviews sent me in the right direction!)

Tsukasa
You all work day in and day out to make every guest that visits smile. Surely, we'll be able to put on an incredible performance if we all work together!


Cast
Come to think of it, I don't think I've ever seen anyone not smiling after seeing a Wonder Stage show.


Cast
Hehe. And we're the veterans here. We can't let a kid like him hog all the fun.


Cast
Yeah! Let's make this the best show ever!

*Clapping*

Sakurako
...


Sakurako
(All of those who've gathered here today are at the very least of the same mind as me.)


Sakurako
(I'm sure that some people are still unsure about what we'd be doing when they first came here...)


Sakurako
(But I'm only seeing smiles after hearing that speech...)


Sakurako
(Who would've ever thought that pompous oaf had something like that in him.)


Sakurako
Hehe... Nicely done.

Tsukasa
The chief director for this operation will be the Wonder Stage's own Rui Kamishiro! The singing and dancing will be led by Sakurako Seiryuin of the Phoenix Stage!

*Cheering*

Director A
What?! I have to go all the way over there right after this part?!


Director B
About the effect for this part... What did you have in mind exactly?

Rui
We'll be using the drone I made for that. I've been making them for a long time now, so we have quite a few at our disposal.


Director B
What? You can make drones, Kamishiro?


Sakurako
Cut! This scene is all about making dramatic revelations! Your singing needs to pack a much bigger punch than that!


Sakurako
I don't care that you're the chorus for Kusanagi. You all need to sing like you're the heroes of this show!


Sakurako
I'll be taking a look at the other teams now, Kusanagi. Make sure they get this part down!

*Footsteps*

Cast A
*Sob*... I only heard rumors about her, but Seiryuin's so hard on everyone...


Cast B
Would you mind going through that last part again, Kusanagi?


Cast A & B
♪~~~~

Nene
(Oh, now I get it...! I can't quite put my finger on it, but it's not quite sending the right message...)


Cast A
Our normal voices...? Okay, we can try that.


Sakurako
They should be just fine in her hands...


Robo-Nene
Beep. Of course. Nene is a songstress after all.


Sakurako
Eep!


Robo-Nene
Do your best, Nene... I'll be cheering for you...


Sakurako
T-This robot... It was in one of their shows... I didn't know it could talk like this...!


Cast A
Excuse me! Can you tell me more about this part of the routine?


Cast A
Right, left, twirly-whirl and... Oh, I did it!


Cast B
Sorry! I need some help with where I need to be for this part!


Cast
I'm sorry! Do I go left and turn there?!


Cast
I need some help with some props...!

Tsukasa
But I'm destines to be a star! I'll be dealing with significantly more people that this in the future!

Tsukasa
Okay! Next, we need to check on all the rides and attractions that we'll be using for the finale!

Emu
Yup! Mr. Mascot and the others said that they had some extras in stock, so I got a bunch of them!

Tsukasa
Great, I can't wait to see them! We'll actually be able to see a spell be cast over all of Phoenix Wonderland!

Emu
Because it always feels like a super fun day is about to end. That's why I thought it would be awesome to have things be just as sparkly and fun at night!

Tsukasa
Don't worry! I promise to make the night after our show ends as sparkly, fun and full of laughter as it can possibly be!

*Footsteps*
Emu
(I wasn't sure if it was okay for me to try and keep the promise I made with grandpa. To make Phoenix Wonderland a place where everyone can smile.)

*Hurried Footsteps*
Transcript

Everyone
Thank you...!!

KAITO
You can tell that you've all given this show everything you have. I'm sure it'll go great tomorrow.

*Hug*
Miku
But I'm a little bummed out about not being able to be in it when it really happens!! It's gonna be sooo good!!

Rui
Yes, I see. If we time it properly, we just might be able to pull it off. It may be worth trying just for its sheer impact.



Tsukasa
Yes, winning the contest and appearing in a commercial as its star would've made my fame skyrocket...!

Tsukasa
But being a star also means knowing that making everybody smile and laugh takes top priority!

Rui
Alright, we've had a long day of practicing and rehearsing. Shall we head home and rest up for tomorrow?


Emu & Rui & Nene
Yeah!


Keisuke
Mr. Riley, we appreciate you coming all this way today.


Riley
Yes, I've been looking forward to today. I simply cannot wait to see this park of yours.


Shosuke
Thank you very much. Also, we were aware that you spoke Japanese, but not quite to this degree.


Riley
I've been coming to Japan for quite a while now for both business and pleasure. Your grandfather, Rakunosuke, was also a very kind host.


Shosuke
I see. I never knew that you and our family have been connected for so long.


Keisuke
Now, we'd like to introduce you to the chairman of the Otori Group, Konosuke Otori.


Emu's Father
It's a pleasure to meet you. I am Konosuke Otori.


Riley
It's you...! Your father told me so much about you! It's an honor to finally meet someone like you who's found success in so many different fields!


Emu's Father
I am honored to meet you as well. I'm hoping that we'll be able to have a leisurely stroll around out park today.


Shosuke
If you will, Mr. Riley... We'd like to begin here. After you, sir...!


Keisuke
And this section will be at the center of the renovations. This monument isn't scheduled to be completed for another two years, but the rest will be ready in time...


Riley
Yes, everything seems to be in order.


Keisuke
Next, we'd like for you to see the show stages. Today also happens to be the final day of the Show Contest, so each troupe will be giving their best possible performances.


Shosuke
The Phoenix Stage in particular is one we are very proud of! I'm sure you won't be disappointed!


Riley
Wonderful! There was even a time when I hoped to become an actor, so I absolutely love these kinds of show!


Riley
That dream didn't quite pan out, but that experience has stayed with me since...


Shosuke
Hm? What's with this music...?!



Riley
Hah! I must say, well played!


Riley
Having me see a show just before we get to one of the stages is quite impressive!


Shosuke
Huh? Y-Yes! Of course...


Keisuke
What special show? Was that on the schedule?


Shosuke
No, this is news to me too...


Keisuke
Contact whoever's in charge. And find the person making these announcements. They're using the PA system, so they must be in the control room.


Visitors
What's going on? Is something about to start?


Visitors
I wonder what they meant by their special show? They didn't even say where we could see it...


Emu's Father
What is the meaning of this show...?

Transcript
*Crowd Chattering*

Visitors
It's just an open plaza. They're really gonna do a show here?


Visitors
I know about all the stages they have here, but I didn't know that they could do shows here too...


Riley
Yes, I can't wait to see what they have in store for us! I can never get enough of this anticipation before the curtains go up!


Keisuke
(Just what exactly do they plan on doing...?)


Robo-Nene
Are you here to see the show?


Shosuke
What the...?! That robot just talked!


Riley
Oh, this is just marvelous! Using autonomous robots as park staff...!


Shosuke
What? Um, yes, of course...!


Robo-Nene
We ask that you please put on these bracelets if you wish to see the show.


Keisuke
Bracelets...?


Shosuke
It feels like plastic... Maybe they glow in the dark or... Hm? There's something inside...?

*Microphone Feedback*

Riley
Wonderful! It's all about to start...!


Shosuke
What the...?!

Miles
I am the great sorcerer, Miles! My magic will spread far and wide, and make everything in this world shine!

Miles
Excellent! A great self introduction if I don't say so myself! It is only a matter of time now until someone calls me forth!


Shosuke
Is that...Emu?! And he's from the Wonder Stage!

Shao
Before you started laughing. And how many times do I have to say this?! You're the one that scares me every time you do that!

Miles
But laughing is a good thing. You should be doing the same, Shao, since you're still just a child. You won't be able to become a sorcerer if you keep pouting like that.

Shao
I'm starting to wonder if you really are as great a sorcerer as you say you are. I haven't even seen you perform a single spell.

Shao
So that's why you brought me out to this burned field! You're about to perform a really big spell!

Shao
It used to be so vibrant and full of natural beauty. I even came to visit pretty often... Until that big war happened...

Shao
There used to be this really, really big tree at the center of town. When you climbed to the very top, you could see everything for miles and miles...

*Magic*

Visitors
Huh?! Whoa! Look at the Ferris wheel!


Visitors
It's so pretty...!


Riley
This is...!!


Keisuke
He lit up the Ferris wheel with his spell...?

Miles
Hahaha! It's an observation platform of my own design and you should be able to 'see everything for miles and miles'...!

Shao
That's amazing...! Master, you really are a great sorcerer! I was convinced that you were just a really weird person!

Miles
Anyways, this is how you use magic. It's going to take you years to learn how to do this, but are you still willing to give it a try...?

*Footsteps*
*Magic*

Visitors
Look! The merry-go-round started moving and it's all lit up!


Visitors
That's awesome!

Miles
Your pony's gone off to a far away place, but wanted you to not feel sad and asked us to do this...


Riley
They're making an amusement park for all the people that lost so much because of the war, including their precious smiles.


Riley
That reminds me. Rakunosuke told me about how he built this park for the same reason.


Emu's Father
...

Miles
Hahaha! That's because I'm a genius! But you too will be able to cast this spell once you've learned it's secret, Shao!

Elderly Person
That war turned this entire place upside down and everyone's still on edge about it. They don't take too kindly to outsiders now.

Miles
I see... Thank you for telling us. By the way, sir, is there anything you'd like to see or have?

Elderly Person
Fine. Then, give me a train. One that can take me to the harbor each month. I like the way it rocks me to sleep during the way...

Elderly Person
But all the tracks are gone and riding on anything like that is beyond my wildest dreams now...

*Magic*

Riley
Ah, he made the park train with his last spell! That is a popular one among us older folk!


Riley
Its rails have all been lit up as if they've somehow been enchanted...!

Miles
It isn't able to go very far, but its track forms one, big loop, so you'll be able to ride it for as long as you like...!

*Magic*

Riley
Hehe. What will he do next? I can't wait...!


Shosuke
Uh, yes! I'm glad that you're enjoying our wonderful show!


Emu's Father
...


Emu's Father
He's just like him...

Transcript

Villager
I haven't been able to move my legs since the war ended. I wish I could run and feel the wind in my hair again...

Miles
Ah, you wish to run? Why don't I do you one better and make it so you can soar through the sky like a dragon! Here...!

*Magic*

Villager
W-What is this thing...?!


Visitors
It's a roller coaster! It looks just like a dragon!


Kid
The war made it so my sister can't laugh or be surprised anymore. It's like she can't feel anything at all...!

Miles
Yes, I see. This may be a little intimidating at first, but how about something like this? Here...!

*Magic*

Visitors
Hey, look! The haunted house is lit up to look really scary!


Shosuke
How have you not gained access to the control room yet?!


Staff
I'm sorry! I've been entering in the correct password, but I think someone's changed it...!


Shosuke
What?! Have we been hacked...?!


Shosuke
Emu... I hope you know what's coming...


Young Lady
Excuse me! I received word that some kind of sorcerer has taken up residence here! Is that actually true?!

Elderly Person
She used to be such a kind and cheerful girl too. But the war turned her into a completely different person.


Young Lady
Silence! You have no idea what I've been through!


Young Lady
My home was destroyed, and we were forced to live on borrowed goods and handouts! My mother's even become bedridden because of this meager lifestyle!


Young Lady
If only we could go back to those days when we could take warm baths and have gourmet meals every day...

Miles
Let's see. A simple mansion likely won't do, so why don't we just go for a giant castle?! There...!

*Magic*
*Fireworks*

Keisuke
The Neo Phoenix Castle's all lit up...!


Riley
Oh, this is just magnificent!


Girl
Whoa! Hey, look! It's sparkling!


Keisuke
Fireworks... How are they able to launch so many at once...?


Shosuke
Wait... They're drones! Countless drones are flying around the castle and launching fireworks at the same time!


Young Lady
Wonderful! This is just the kind of castle I was hoping for...!


Young Lady
My mother will surely start feeling better once she sees this! Thank you so much!


Young Lady
But you're quite a famous sorcerer, are you not? Why are you making all these things in a place like this?

Miles
Just take it one step at a time and you'll be just fine! You should come and see us again sometime, miss!


Young Lady
Yes, I shall! I'll even bring my mother next time!

Shao
And as the years went by, I grew up to become an adult while master became a little old grandpa.


Emu's Father
...

Shao
Because you're still using your magic, master, those spinning horses and flying rides are all still in working order.

Miles
When you first came to me and asked to become my apprentice, I was astonished at how a child like you could have such a sour expression on their face...

Miles
But you have such a beautiful smile now. One that can cheer up all those around you. You really are my best pupil.

Miles
When one person begins to laugh, everybody around them becomes infected with their joy. It makes it so that people can feel hope and optimism.

Miles
That is why you, Shao, were able to become such a wonderful sorcerer. It's because you were immersed in smiles, laughter and joy for so long.


Shosuke
What...?! Did all the lights in the park just go out...?!

Shao
No, I don't want this to happen...! Master worked so hard to build this place for everybody here...!!


Visitors
Huh? Does she mean us?

*Crowd Chattering*

Boy
We hear you, Shao!

Shao
This was the last thing master told me! Everybody here can use magic because you're all smiling, laughing and making this such a happy place...!!

Shao
I can't do this alone! I'm not as good at using magic like master was, so please, lend me your energy...!!


Visitors
Lend you our energy...? L-Like this...? Whoa!


Visitors
These bracelets light up when you raise your hands...?


Keisuke
These bracelets...


Keisuke
They have sensors built into them so that they glow when everyone raises their hands during the finale...


Girl
You can do it, Shao...!


Boy
We believe in you!


Riley
Each guest is lighting up one by one. It's as if their smiles really are the source of all this magic...


Shosuke
No way...

*Magic*
*Fireworks*

Riley
...!!


Visitors
Look, the sky's all lit up! It's so beautiful...!!


Visitors
This is unbelievable! I have to get a picture of this!


Visitors
Nana, look! There's so many stars!


Visitors
They're beautiful, aren't they...? I've never seen anything like this...


Emu's Father
...


Visitors
I don't believe this! I've never seen any special effects like this before!


Visitors
This is amazing! Thank you, Shao!


Shosuke
No, what am I doing...?! Now's not the time to be admiring any of this!


Shosuke
All of you, hurry! The show's over, so we need to get them out of here right now...

*Hologram Appearing*

Keisuke
Hm? This voice...


Girl
Look! It's Miku!


Visitors
Yeah, she's floating in the sky! Is she being projected or something?


Shosuke
H-Hatsune Miku?!


Riley
Incredible...!


Keisuke
The lighting schemes for all the rides and attractions just changed completely...

Transcript
*Hologram Appearing*
Miku
<Now, we'll be using your magical smiles to give Phoenix Wonderland a little makeover! Let's kick off our Smiling Nighttime event!>


Visitors
Hey, we should go on the Ferris wheel! I bet everything looks amazing from up there right now!


Visitors
The roller coaster's effects are different now compared to during the day! Let's check it out!


Shosuke
What...? Now they're all lining up for these rides...?!


Keisuke
I don't believe this...!


Keisuke
(Phoenix Wonderland has always had fewer rides and attractions compared to other parks, which hindered our ticket sales...)


Keisuke
(We even tried an illumination scheme before to try and get guests to come at night, but that didn't work out either...)


Keisuke
(It felt like there just wasn't a good way to differentiate ourselves from the bigger parks.)


Keisuke
(Yet...)


Keisuke
(This show gave this spectacle meaning. It made our guests want to go on these rides and be a part of it all.)


Keisuke
(By putting on these sorts of performances, we might just be able to ignite that spark and get more guests to go on these rides more...)


Keisuke
The Wonder Stage troupe actually planned for all of this to happen...?

*Phone Ringing*

Keisuke
Yes, it's me. What is it...?


Keisuke
What?! Pre-sale tickets have sold out for the next three months?! Even night tickets for during the week?!


Keisuke
PXL is trending at #1...? Videos of the finale for this show are already getting millions of views...?!

*End Call*

Shosuke
What?! That show did all of that?!


Keisuke
It seems like it...


Keisuke
It's doing particularly well among middle and high schoolers it seems. They appear to be the ones buying up all the weeknight tickets.


Shosuke
Y-You can't be serious...

Miku
<Yeah, I hate to say goodbye at a time like this, but we hope to see all your smiling faces again!>


Everyone
<Thank you!!>


Riley
Bravo! Bravo!!

*Footsteps*

Keisuke
Emu...


Shosuke
Emu, do you know what you've done...!

Emu
I'm sure that as long as we try to do that, we'll get more and more guests to come and visit... Please...!


Emu's Father
...


Riley
Mind if I mention something as well...?


Keisuke
Mr. Riley...?


Riley
I can honestly say this after seeing your show today.


Riley
I would absolutely love to see more of this park's sensational shows...!


Keisuke
...


Riley
A show that involved the entire park. Others around the world have done it before, but it is quite a rare sight nonetheless.


Riley
And I would not have been so moved if it weren't for everybody here believing in what they were doing...


Riley
The eyes of each cast member sparkled as if to symbolize their hopes of making every single guest smile and laugh...


Riley
Very few people are capable of creating an amusement park that is as wonderful as this one.


Emu's Father
...


Riley
So what if we did this? Instead of recreating this park in the image of my company's characters...


Riley
Why don't we just join together and add them in?


Shosuke
What...?


Keisuke
A-Are you sure...?


Riley
A thought occurred to me. I saw a future where my company's characters, my children in a way, could be a part of your park's wonderful shows.


Riley
I have a feeling that this place will be peerless in terms of just how much joy and laughter it will be filled with...


Keisuke
Mr. Riley...


Riley
Of course, we can minimize any licensing fees that will be necessary. So, how does that sound...?


Keisuke
That's...! Y-Yes, thank you very much!


Emu's Father
...


Keisuke
Father...!


Emu's Father
My apologies, Keisuke, Shosuke...


Keisuke
What?


Emu's Father
I was convinced that it would be inappropriate of me to express my own personal beliefs regarding this park...


Emu's Father
I was certain that, as the head of the Otori Group, I would have to make tough decisions and sacrifices in order to keep everything running...


Emu's Father
However... It appears that part of me was still there...


Shosuke
What part of you?


Emu's Father
The part that could not be happier to hear that my father's park will be able to remain as it is...


Shosuke
Father...


Emu's Father
Mr. Riley, I'd like to express my utmost gratitude for what you've done here for us today. I'm looking forward to our future endeavors...


Riley
Thank you! I as well!


Shosuke
And you, Emu... Don't think that you're off the hook just yet...


Shosuke
But for now... I suppose you deserve a free pass...


Shosuke
Thanks to your dreams, father and Keisuke seem much better now...


Cast
Really?!


Cast
Yay!


Sakurako
Of course, you couldn't have done this without me.

Nene
Huh? You've frozen up...? I was ready to cover my ears since you usually exclaim something ridiculous at times like these...


Robo-Nene
Is he in silent mode?


Tsukasa & Emu & Nene & Rui
Wonderhoy!


Tsukasa & Emu & Nene & Rui
Hahaha!


*Footsteps*

Keisuke
Yes, that will be us. Do you have some time to talk?


Keisuke
First, we'd like to express our gratitude. Thank you for putting on such a wonderful performance.


Keisuke
Somewhere along the way, I'd convinced myself that dreams and ideals were too frivolous to be bothered with...


Keisuke
But you proved me wrong. I realize how great it is to be able to believe in something now.


Keisuke
Which is why there's something we'd like you to do.


Keisuke
We want you to become ambassadors for Phoenix Wonderland.


Keisuke
Your show has turned Wonderlands x Showtime into an overnight sensation. This new position is designed to make full use of that fame.


Keisuke
We'd like you to keep putting on shows like the one we saw yesterday, as well as at the Wonder Stage, while also performing at venues outside of Phoenix Wonderland as its representatives.


Shosuke
The original plan was to have the winners of the Show Contest appear in a new commercial for the park, but that's all been washed aside now...


Shosuke
Instead, we'll be having you perform new shows and advertise for this park.


Keisuke
Yes, you'll have our full support as well. Outwardly, it's for the sake of this park...


Keisuke
But you reminded us of what Phoenix Wonderland is capable of and want you to help us reach that potential. We promise not to disappoint.


Shosuke
Yes, it's as Keisuke said. We're looking forward to seeing more.

Nene
Everything ended on a high note, but it also means we still have plenty of work left to do, right...?

*Hug*
Tsukasa
Now... We, Wonderlands x Showtime, will be beginning our new journey as ambassadors for this park!

Tsukasa
As we embark upon this new endeavor, we will very likely also be faced with new hurdles that we must conquer.


Shosuke
What honors?


Shosuke
What? There's no way I'm doing that!


Keisuke
I see. Sure, I'll bite...


Shosuke
You will?!


Tsukasa & Emu & Nene & Rui & Keisuke
Wonderhoy!


Shosuke
Are you serious?! Why would I do something like that?!


Keisuke
Hahaha! This reminds me of when we were kids, Shosuke!

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