Side Story: Blast Away Hollywood

When the Side Story is available, the player will receive the following Topic from Eleonora in Contacts:

Eleonora: Hey, Itsuki... Is it all right if we meet up? There's something I want to talk about... Eleonora: I'll be waiting at the usual place, the Classroom Film Set..

If kept waiting, Eleonora will send another Topic:

Eleonora: There's something I want to talk to you about. I'll be waiting at the Classroom Film Set.

Classroom Film Set

Eleonora: Itsuki... Do you have time right now? There's something I want to talk to you about.

The player is given two options on how to respond:

• Yes
• No

If the player chooses "no":

Itsuki: I'm a little busy right now. Sorry.

Eleonora: Oh... I see...

If the player chooses "yes":

The side story has been accepted.

Itsuki: Sure, if I can be of any help.

The screen transitions to facing Eleonora.

Eleonora: I think you know what this'll be about... but I want to talk to you about me going abroad...

Itsuki: Ah, what Director Tarachino mentioned the other day?

Eleonora: Right. He has a huge following in Hollywood, so he's to direct a movie co-produced in both Japan and America.

Itsuki: And, you were chosen for that too, huh?

Eleonora: Yeah...

Itsuki: I'm happy for you. Your dream's come true.

Eleonora: Th-That's--- ...That is true. But it's all happening so fast... I'm not ready for this yet...

Itsuki: So you're not going?

Eleonora: I mean, if I go to Hollywood, then I'd... You know, Itsuki... I feel like my life has been really fulfilling these days. I work hard to become a Hollywood actress because I want a place to belong in this world... But being with everyone in Fortuna has been so much fun.... I started feeling like this is where I belong... and I didn't even realize it until now.

The player is given two options on how to respond:

• You're not going then?
• So you've reached your goal.

If the player chooses option 2:

Itsuki: So you've reached your goal?

Eleonora: Th-That's not it! I mean, that isn't the only reason why I'm striving to work in Hollywood! Still... I can't make up my mind... So that's why... I want you to go on a date with me.

If the player chooses option 1:

Itsuki: You're not going then?

Eleonora: Th-That's not it! I mean, that isn't the only reason why I'm striving to work in Hollywood! Still... I can't make up my mind... So that's why... I want you to go on a date with me.

Regardless of what option the player chose:

Itsuki: How did you reach that conclusion?

Eleonora: Does it matter? There's something I want to find out.

Itsuki: Well, if that helps you make up your mind, I'll tag along.

Eleonora: First is... Right. Let's go to the convenience store.

The player is given two options on how to respond:

• Why the convenience store?
• Getting into character again?

If the player chooses option 1:

Itsuki: Why the convenience store?

Eleonora: You've forgotten already? How we practiced going on a date so I could get into character? A "date" for us should start off there, wouldn't you agree?

Itsuki: Yeah.

Eleonora: Make sure to remember what happened. Well then, let's go.

If the player chooses option 2:

Itsuki: Getting into character again?

Eleonora: You remembered. But no, that's not the case this time.

The screen transitions to the convenience store.

Eleonora: Our date started here that day too. It wasn't that long ago, but this feels nostalgic for some reason.

Itsuki: Hey, isn't this...

Itsuki reaches into the magazine rack and pulls out a magazine with Eleonora on the cover.

Itsuki: It looks like "Horror Hunter Angel" is pretty popular.

Eleonora: Isn't that natural? Because I'm the lead in it! By the way, Itsuki... Do you remember the name of the show before it shifted genres? The high-school romance one.

The player is given three options on how to respond:

• "Dandelion in Love."
• *Dandelion in Dove."
• *Undershorts Dancer in Ginza."

If the player chooses option 3:

Itsuki: "Undershorts Dancer in Ginza"... was it?

Eleonora: What the heck did you mistake my show with!? Huh!? I'm more curious about that than you getting the name wrong! Y-You really don't remember? Come on... It starts with a "D"...

The three options are available again.

If the player chooses option 1:

Itsuki: "Dandelion in Love."

Eleonora: That's right!

Itsuki: What's gotten into you?

Eleonora: Nothing? It was just a simple question. (whisper) ...So you remembered. (normal voice) Back then, we went on a date because I was trying to dial in my character for "Dandelion in Love."

If the player chooses option 2:

Itsuki: "Dandelion in Dove."

Eleonora: What kind of mistake is that!? You're doing this on purpose, aren't you!? Well, it's fine. If you got most of it right, that means you do remember. Back then, we went on a date because I was trying to dial in my character for "Dandelion in Love."

Either picking option 1 or 2 will lead to this exchange:

Itsuki: Who would've imagined things would turn out this way?

Eleonora: You never know what happens in life. Then again, suddenly becoming a Mirage Master one day is pretty out there too.

Itsuki: Hahaha...

Eleonora: Well then, let's go to the next stop.

The screen transitions to the cafe.

Eleonora: *Slurp*

Itsuki: That's a... smoothie, if I recall. Ellie, do you really like that?

Eleonora: Okay! Here comes a question!

Itsuki: What?

Eleonora: This smoothie I have here... What's in it!?

The player is given three options on how to respond:

• Love for Hollywood.
• Carbon dioxide.
• 'Enzymes.

If the player chooses option 1:

Itsuki: Love for Hollywood.

Eleonora: Sheesh... I can tell when you're just trying to dodge the question, you know. ... I want you to give it some thought.

The three options are available again.

If the player chooses option 2:

Itsuki: Carbon dioxide.

Eleonora: So close! That would make this drink into a soda! *Sigh* You really don't remember, Itsuki?

The three options are available again.

If the player chooses option 3 first time:

Itsuki: ...Enzymes, was it? Something about Hollywood celebrities drinking it.

Eleonora: Th-That's right! I'm surprised you remembered something like that!

Itsuki: Something like that...? But you're the one who asked me what was in it. Of course I remember it.

Eleonora: I see. About this smoothie though... I'll be blunt. It's really not that good at all.

If the player chooses option 3 after choosing either option 1 or 2 first:

Itsuki: ...Enzymes, was it? Something about Hollywood celebrities drinking it.

Eleonora: Th-That's right! It's a bit unfortunate you didn't remember immediately, but I guess I'll let it go since you eventually did.

Itsuki: What's with all this today...?

Eleonora: It's important! About this smoothie though... I'll be blunt. It's really not that good at all.

Regardless of what options were chosen when:

Itsuki: So why drink it?

Eleonora: I guess... it was for good luck. I felt like I could make it to Hollywood some day if I kept drinking this.

Itsuki: Looks like it worked.

Eleonora: Ahaha... I guess you're right. I did reach my dream, after all. ... Hey, Itsuki. What do you think I should do? About going to Hollywood, that is.

The player is given two options on how to respond:

• You should go.
• It's your dream, right?

If the player chooses option 1:

Itsuki: You should go. I think it'd be a waste if you let this opportunity pass you by, just because you didn't feel you were ready.

If the player chooses option 2:

Itsuki: It's your dream, right?

Eleonora: Yeah.

Itsuki: Then I think you should go. I think it'd be a waste if you let this opportunity pass you by, just because you didn't feel you were ready.

Regardless of what option was chosen:

Eleonora: Yeah... I had a hunch you'd say that, Itsuki.

Itsuki: Ellie?

Ellie gets up from her seat.

Eleonora: I-It's nothing! Now then, shall we get going? Next up is... the jewelry store.

The screen transitions into Carabia jewelry store.

Itsuki: We really are taking the same route as last time, huh?

Eleonora: More or less. It'd be meaningless otherwise.

Itsuki: Meaningless?

Eleonora: It's nothing important.

The screen goes to Eleonora looking at a display of necklaces.

Eleonora: Itsuki, come over here! Aww, they're so cute. There are three accessories here, but that one in particular is especially adorable.

Itsuki: ...

Eleonora: ... Why aren't you asking me "which one?"

Itsuki: Another quiz? You're not acting like your usual self today, Ellie.

Eleonora: Shuddup! Now that, Itsuki... which accessory did I want on that date!?

The player is given three options on how to respond:

• The necklace made for Nanalie.
• The bracelet made for Milla.
• Earrings with a realistic moth motif.

If the player chooses option 2:

Itsuki: The bracelet made for Milla! ... I think.

Eleonora: Yes, I'm a bit fan of Milla too! And yes, she is a Hollywood actress! But that's not it! *Sigh* Come on, Itsuki... You have to remember!

The three options are available again.

If the player chooses option 3:

Itsuki: Earrings with a realistic moth motif. That one right there.

Eleonora: Ack!

Itsuki: That wasn't it?

Eleonora: Of course it wasn't! Geez! And I was trying to not look at it too! You have to remember! I'm begging you!

The three options are available again.

If the player chooses option 1 first:

Itsuki: The necklace made for Nanalie. It was a replica of the one she wore in the movie "Black Condor," right?

Eleonora: You remembered...

Itsuki: You were so excited when you told me about it, weren't you? That left an impression on me.

Eleonora: I-Is that right...?

If the player chooses option 1 after choosing the other options first:

Itsuki: Then... the necklace made for Nanalie? Is that the one?

Eleonora: What do you mean "is that the one"!? Seriously! That's right! I liked the necklace that was made for Nanalie! Got that!? Is it locked in your brain now!?

Itsuki: Y-Yeah...

Regardless of what order the options were chosen:

Itsuki: Hey, Ellie. What're you trying to do today?

Eleonora: ...Heheh.

Itsuki: Ellie?

Eleonora: That reminds me... This was where I kind of figured out what it feels like to be a girl in love...

Itsuki: Yeah. Your Performa that appeared that day was really beautiful.

Eleonora: H-How can you say such an embarrassing thing with a straight face!? You really are the Prince of Denseness!

Itsuki: Huh?

Eleonora: It's nothing! ...All right, Itsuki, shall we go to the next place?

Itsuki: Next? Was there somewhere else...?

The screen transitions to Shibuya streets.

Itsuki: Oh yeah, we saw a movie here too.

Eleonora: We sure did. And I wouldn't be exaggerating if I said that Angel was born here!

Itsuki: Watching it didn't help much in the end though because of that excitable crowd.

Eleonora: Ahaha... Yeah.

Itsuki: Okay, what's your quiz here?

Eleonora: Well someone seems eager! All right! Hmm... I know! The title! The title of the movie we saw!

Itsuki: You came up with that on the spot, didn't you?

Eleonora: Of course not! Now, Itsuki, what was the name of the movie we saw here?

The player is given three options on how to respond:

• "Evil Dance of the Deceased III."
• "Evil Ball of the Dead IV."
• "Bad Hairdo 3."

If the player chooses option 1:

Itsuki: "Evil Dance of the Deceased III."

Eleonora: No! Parts of that are right, but the details are wrong! You can do this, Itsuki!

Itsuki: O-Okay...!

The three options are available again.

If the player chooses option 3:

Itsuki: "Bad Hairdo 3."

Eleonora: What kind of crappy movie is that...? Wait, 3!? That actually makes me curious about it!

Itsuki: Right?

Eleonora: I mean, don't give up on guessing... Please, try and remember...

Itsuki: All right.

The three options are available again.

If the player chooses option 2 first:

Itsuki: "Evil Ball of the Dead IV."

Eleonora: That's right, Itsuki! I'm surprised you remember.

Itsuki: You did treat me to it, after all. I wouldn't feel right if I didn't watch the movie with you.

Eleonora: I-I see. I'm glad to hear that.

If the player chooses option 2 after choosing either option 1 or 3 first:

Itsuki: "Evil Ball of the Dead IV."

Eleonora: Well, I'm surprised you remembered what it was without any hints... I was a bit fuzzy on the name too.

The screen changes to view the back of Itsuki and Eleonora.

Eleonora: We went to so many places... It was fun... Itsuki... was it, um, ever a nuisance for you?

The player is given two options on how to respond:

• I had fun.
• I cherish all those memories.

If the player chooses option 1:

Itsuki: I had fun. I would never forget such a weird date like that.

Eleonora: Huh? ... All right.

If the player chooses option 2:

Itsuki: I cherish all those memories.

Eleonora: Oh... ...All right.

Regardless of what option the player chose:

Itsuki: What's up?

Eleonora: Thanks for today, Itsuki. Why don't we head back?

The screen transitions to the classroom film set with Eleonora facing her back to the screen.

Eleonora: Itsuki... I've made my decision. I want to see how far I can make it as an actress---on my own! So that's why... I'll go to Hollywood!

A light envelops Eleonora as an orb forms around her. Eleonora achieves a new Performa: Changeless Emotion.

Itsuki: Ah...!

Eleonora: ...Thanks, Itsuki. I was finally able to make up my mind because of you.

The player is given two options on how to respond:

• I see.
• It'll be a bit lonely though.

If the player chooses option 1:

Itsuki: I see.

Eleonora: Mm-hm.

If the player chooses option 1:

Itsuki: It'll be a bit lonely though. I wont' be able to see you whenever I want like now.

Eleonora: You finally said it.

Itsuki: Hm?

Eleonora: It's nothing!

Regardless of what option the player chose:

Eleonora: ...I've found a place where I belong. I can go to Hollywood without any worries. Plus... I have someone who'll remember me too.

Itsuki: So that's why we went to so many places today.

Eleonora: Say, Itsuki. Even if I go to overseas... um...

Itsuki: Don't worry. No matter where you go, I'll always remember you.

Eleonora: Thanks.

Itsuki: You can go without any worry, okay?

Eleonora: ...Yeah. Of course, I won't be going to Hollywood until this situation with the Mirages has been dealt with.

Itsuki: That just means you need to step up your game. Hollywood's waiting for you.

Eleonora: Yeah!

The screen transitions to gameplay as the player receives the following Topic:

Tiki: Ellie's new Performa is shining so brightly...! Tiki: I'm sure a wonderful Radiant Skill will be born if we perform a Unity with it! I'll be waiting at the Bloom Palace! Tiki:

Bloom Palace

The new Radiant Skill Door of Departure has been realized!

Virion: Goodness me. The time has come for you to make your debut in high society... Ah... I may shed a noble tear!

Eleonora: Hollywood, Virion. Not high society.

Virion: But to think, a girl who was once so coarse has reached so high an echelon... I'm certain you cannot imagine the grueling trials Itsuki and I went through to mold you into a lady proper.

Eleonora: ...

Virion: What's this? No scorn, no outrage, no denial? My... Nothing is so daunting as a woman's silence.

Eleonora: It's the truth, after all. I'm thankful for Itsuki, and you.

Virion: Ah... My dear, sweet Ellie...

Eleonora: You're overreacting.

Virion: Well, I have no worries. I did watch you mature while you strove in such an unrefined manner.

Eleonora: Virion...

Virion: Now, onward to success... with dignity, elegance, and grace.

Eleonora: Yeah! I'm ready for glitz, glamour, and action!

VIrion: Ah... perhaps some things never change.

The screen transitions to cinematic of a movie preview.

Hee Ho Mart

Itsuki: It looks like everyone has high hopes for the movie you'll be in, Ellie. Has filming begun already?

Eleonora: Not yet. We just shot enough for a teaser trailer. There's still a lot we have to do, you know? The actual filming won't start until much later.

Itsuki: I see. Still, this is a pretty amazing cast.

The screen transitions to white before Eleonora appears on the screen.

Eleonora: I'll do my best in this film, so I can become a renowned actress who can stand proudly beside those actors.

Itsuki: Haha, now that's our Ellie.

Eleonora: Ah, the magnificent Hollywood... I can't wait! It's been a while since the last time I was there.

Itsuki: Have you been there a lot?

Eleonora: Not a lot, per se. I went on a package tour for five days with my family when I was in middle school.

Itsuki: That's it?

Eleonora: That's it.

Itsuki: Oh... I see.

Eleonora: You have a problem with that!? I won't bring back any souvenirs for you if you keep that up!

Itsuki: Er, you're right. It doesn't matter how many times you've gone. Your dream is your dream. By the way, Ellie, are you good to go on your English idioms?

Eleonora: Hrgh... That's, well... I'm currently studying my butt off! You seem all calm now, but you better study too, Itsuki.

Itsuki: Why?

Eleonora: Once the movie's released, I'm going to have you come to Hollywood.

Itsuki: Huh?

Eleonora: There are things like red-carpet events, you know? So you better come, all right?

Itsuki: Got it.

Eleonora: It's a promise, okay?

Itsuki: Yeah. So go do your best, Ellie.

Eleonora: Right!

Job complete!

After the side story is completed, the player receives the following Topic:

Eleonora: Well then, now that our work schedule has been decided, I better put some oomph into my activities as a Master! Eleonora: We're going to beat up all the bad Mirages in a flash, and then I'm off to Hollywood! Eleonora: