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Shibuya Station

A few days later

The player receives an urgent Topic from Maiko:

Maiko: Thanks for the help Itsuki Maiko: No need to hurry back: Why don't you go look around Enter-Kingdom? Maiko: I'm the only one at the office right now anyways. It'll be boring for you, I bet. Maiko: Of course, if you're after some alone time with me, then by all means... <3 The player is given two options on how to respond in the Topic: Yes please. I'll have to decline. If the player chooses option 1: ??? If the player chooses option 2: Itsuki: I'll have to decline. Maiko: I feel like this is starting to become a pattern... (L. O. L.) Maiko: Well, anyway, it looks like Enter-Kingdom is close to its finale. Things are really heating up now. Maiko: I think everyone should be somewhere around the city. Maybe at the events they're performing in?

Shibuya: Central City

Yashiro: Aoi. This is a pleasant surprise.

Itsuki: Hey. Yashiro, should really just be walking around here...? Things might get rough if a fan sees you in front of a concert hall.

Yashiro: A first-class artist like myself is perfectly cable of dampening their aura of fame. In this state, none shall recognize me.

Itsuki: That's pretty amazing...

Yashiro: Hardly. It's a skill that everyone gradually learns to attain, with enough time spent in the industry.

Itsuki: Anyway, what are you actually doing here, Yashiro?

Yashiro: I found myself with some spare time, so I thought I'd indulge in a little walk. Having "free time" is...strange. Until now, I would spend any available second on bettering myself and my abilities. Perhaps it's because I've lost my driving purpose in life... to avenge my father.

Itsuki: Yashiro...

Yashiro: Iconfess, I am at something of a loss. What am I to live for, now?

The player is given two options on how to respond:

• How about your fans?
• You should decide that yourself.

If the player chooses option 1:

???

If the player chooses option 2:

Itsuki: I think you should decide that for yourself. After all, you have plenty of time to come to a decision now.

Yashiro: Heh... I suppose. I shall take my time and consider my new possibilities. You have my thanks, Aoi. I feel as htough talking with you has lifted a weight from my shoulders. I think I'll stroll around the peaceful city for a while longer. I'll see you around.

Daiba Studio

Mamori: Oh, Itsuki.

Itsuki: Hello, Ms. Minamoto.

Mamori: *Giggle* Wow... When you greet me like that, it really makes me feel like I'm a part of this business.

Itsuki: Haha, I guess. By the way, Mamori, weren't you participating in Music Fes?

Mamori: Yes, I am. My performance won't be for a while, though, so I've been looking around at the other events. All the models in Muse Fes are so pretty... I wonder if I can be like that when I grow up.

The player is given two options on how to respond:

• I'm sure you will.
• You're just fine the way you are.

If the player chooses option 1:

???

If the player chooses option 2:

Itsuki: I think you're already very pretty. You're just fine the way you are.

Mamori: Th-Thank you... But there are a lot more things that I'd like to do when I grow up. Not just singing, or my show. I want to try acting onstage, too. Or modeling! But especially singing! I want to try singing a lot of different songs. Cute songs like Tsubasa's, cool songs like Kiria's, and even more grown up songs like enka...

Itsuki: I'm sure you'll be able to do all kinds of things from now on.

Mamori: Mhm! And it's all thanks to you that I started wanting to do them in the first place. There are so many things a person can do in life---so many possibilities... And you're the one who helped me realize it.

Itsuki: I didn't really do much.

Mamori: You did! You just can't see how amazing it all was. I'm sure everyone else is grateful to you, too.

Itsuki: You think so?

Mamori: I know so. So please, stay with us at Fortuna.

Itsuki: Of course.

Mamori: I'm glad... It's really good to know you'll be there for us. U-Um, well, I think I'll go look around the other events too. G-Goodbye, then!

Cafe Seiren

Tsubasa: Oh---Itsuki?

Itsuki: Tsubasa? What are you doing here?

Tsubasa: Sshhh! Itsuki, quiet down! People might hear you!

Itsuki: Oh, sorry. I guess you're a pretty big name around here these days...

Tsubasa: Sorry... It'd be great if we could just hang out, like we used to do.

Itsuki: Don't worry about it. Besides, I'm happy to see you've gotten that famous.

Tsubasa: Thanks. I know I've said it a lot already, but I wouldn't have gotten this far if you hadn't helped me, Itsuki.

Itsuki: Well, you're the one who put in the effort. All I did was cheer you on.

Tsubasa: Your cheering me on was the most important part to me.

Itsuki: Really, I'm not sure I get it, but as long as you're happy...

Tsubasa: You don't have to get it. I guess that's more like you, anyway. Now that the Shadow Dragon's gone and all the Mirage attacks have stopped, having all this free time is... weird.

Itsuki: I know, right?

Tsubasa: And Enter-Kingdom is almost over, too...

Itsuki: Does it not feel like a challenge anymore?

Tsubasa: *Giggle* Nope! But even after Enter-Kingdom is over... there's going to be a lot of work to do. Itsuki... I want to get even better. At dancing, singing, acting, everything. So... I want you to keep cheering me on, okay?

Itsuki: Of course. I'll always be there for you.

Tsubasa: Oh, geez, it's late. I need to start heading back! I'll see you later, Itsuki!

Daitou TV Station

Eleonora: If it isn't good old Itsuki. Let me guess---You came just to see me?

The player is given two options on how to respond:

• Yeah.
• Not really

If the player chooses option 1:

???

If the player chooses option 2:

Itsuki: Not really. I was just passing by.

Eleonora: Rrrgh... you're SUPPOSED to say "Of course I came to see you!" It doesn't matter if you MEAN it, you knucklebrain!

Itsuki: ...Isn't it supposed to be "knucklehead"?

Eleonora: W-Well, sure! SOME people say it like that. Anyway, it's still going to be a while until the second act, but you better look out for my Hollywood-quality acting!

Itsuki: Got it.

Eleonora: Hm... Tokyo's gotten really peaceful, hasn't it? All that craziness with the Shadow Dragon and the end of the world feels like it was all just some dream.

Itsuki: I know what you mean.

Eleonora: But I'm glad I can really concentrate on what's really important to me. My meteoric rise to stardom will never be stopped! S-So... you'd better watch closely, all right!?

Itsuki: Yeah, I know.

Eleonora: W-Well, I'd better head backstage for prep. It's not easy being so high in demand. I'll see you later.

Toube Rooftop

Touma: Sup, man. What brings you here?

Itsuki: Seems like Tokyo's still going crazy over Enter-Kingdom, so I thought I'd go look around. What about you, Touma?

Touma: Eh, kinda the same thing. I'm done with my part for the Hero Fes, so I'm just taking it easy for now. You know, Itsuki... when you look at Tokyo from this big rooftop, you can really see how peaceful it all is. You see all the couples, families walking around, business people doing business stuff, audiences... Same old Tokyo. It's hard to believe that all this was that close to just getting... wiped off the map. I mean, pretty much nobody else knows any kinda weird incident even happened.

Itsuki: Yeah...

Touma: ...When I first became a Mirage Master, all that power really shocked me. In the end though, it just felt like a party trick. And look at us now. We saved the world. I'm still not over that. I never would figured things would go that far.

Itsuki: Yeah, me either.

Touma: Itsuki... The only reason I fought like I did in that last battle and didn't just freak out and run... was you being there with me. If you weren't there, I would've dropped the ball somehow and ended up too scared to keep going. So... thanks. Whoop, break's over! I gotta get ready for my next gig! Later, Itsuki!

Fortuna Office

Maiko: Oh, Itsuki. You ended up coming back to the office anyway, huh?

Itsuki: I was passing by, so I thought I'd stop in.

Maiko: Aww, you didn't come running back hoping to catch up with me? Oh, I'm just heartbroken! So, did you take a look around? It's still pretty busy out there, isn't it? This peace, and all that excitement... You were the ones who stood up to protect it all.

Itsuki: It's still a little hard to believe...

Maiko: *Chuckle* Is it? You've really managed to accomplish something amazing, Itsuki. I mean, you saved the world. Now that I think back, it all started when I recruited you two into Fortuna.

Itsuki: Yeah...

Maiko: It feels like it was so long ago. I guess a lot really has happened since then...

Itsuki: You really caught me off guard when you asked me to join.

Maiko: I can imagine! But I have to say, Itsuki, I'm glad I did. Not just for the sake of fighting Mirages, but for everyone here at Fortuna. You really leave an impression on those around you. Thanks to that, everyone's changed for the better. It's no exaggeration to say the Fortuna we have today was built up by you. Now, once you've taken your break, why don't you go see how everyone is doing in Enter-Kingdom? Oh, and Barry too. I'm sure they'll be glad to see you.

Shibuya 106

Kiria: Itsuki.

Itsuki: Hey, Kiria. Are you on break?

Kiria: Yeah. Guess I'm just waiting until my next performance comes up. The show's been going great. I feel like I've really outdone myself. And the audience is packed... It's really been a huge success.

Itsuki: Even I can feel the excitement from the crowd.

Kiria: Music is such a huge part of so many people's lives. All those who love music, and even those who don't... It's them I was fighting for. It's them I wanted to protect... and in the end, I didn't fail them.

Itsuki: Yeah.

Kiria: Even the Mirage attacks stopped after we took down the Shadow Dragon. So... I guess that means we don't really have any more reason to fight now.

Itsuki: That's a good thing, isn't it?

Kiria: I guess. All the same... I kind of feel like a bird that's broken one of its wings...

Itsuki: Hm?

Kiria: Both singing and fighting were the wings that helped me soar. And now that I've lost one of them...

Itsuki: ...

Kiria: I mean, it's not like I want there to be any more conflict, of course. But... I don't know. It just feels like there's this sudden emptiness, and I don't know how to fix it.

The player is given two options on how to respond:

• Then I'll help you.
• You'll find your answer.

If the player chooses option 2:

???

If the player chooses option 1:

Itsuki: I'll help you fill the emptiness, then.

Kiria: ...I-Itsuki, you... you can't just say things like that as if it's no big deal. But... I think I'm going to take some time to think about how to live my life now. Now that all that mess is over with, I've got a little more time on my hands... So if I ever do find my answer... I'll make sure you're the first to know.

Itsuki: I'm looking forward to it.

Kiria: I'd better get going. See you.