Live A Hero Rakusai Travelogue Episode 8 (Abridged)

[Note: I'm not dead or stopping. I'm just heads deep into Baldur's Gate 3 at the moment working through adopting a Tav and Durge into my world and playing the game. Sorry for the lateness.] 

Monster: REEEE
The Boss Monster is getting weaker!
Kouki: Festival Combo Slash! Feel the power of all our watchers helping us!
Kouki and Sirius slash the Boss Monster like a million times!
Gammei: Damn, he still finds the time to work the crowd? Alright, I'll manage the smaller mobs then!
Gammei swings his weapon and sweeps the mobs in a wave of water that crushes them!
Monster: Reeee...
The Boss Monster is falling apart into a bunch of smaller mobs!
Sirius: BORF
Sirius runs in, releasing energy from the shrine ropes on him to create a capture ring to keep the mobs from escaping!
Tsuneaki: Time to blow them all up, everybody!
MC: Almost there! / Do it guys! / Seiichirou!
(B) Kouki and Gammei: RIGHT
(C) Seiichirou: Got it!

Seiichirou sends VP to the party!
Tsuneaki: For our old peace! Triple Shinto Barrier!
Boss Monster bound!
Kouki: Let's hit it together, old man! Full power!
Kouki puts his swords together into one blade and charges it!
Gammei: Yeah, time to finally end this!
Kouki runs first and readies an X Slash with Sirius while Gammei charges from behind, going straight ahead!
Gammei: Variant Water Crash! Go, you two!
Kouki and Sirius surf on top of the wave Gammei makes that smashes the Monsters, then slashes down after the crash, which of course causes an explosion!

MC: Everyone okay!? / is it dead yet? / my eyes...
Beep beep
Kouki: Ow. Okay that was bigger than I thought it'd be.
Gammei: Some sort of combo effect our attacks had? And somehow you got rid of all that water.
Tsuneaki: I'm okay too. Monster's dead it seems, so I guess things are good for now.
That explosion flash and noise reached Shinraku's plaza too.
Darcy Downer A: Whoa...everyone okay!?
Beer Cart Man: What just happened!? Did the heroes do that?
The citizens are looking up in the sky for the heroes once their eyesight comes back.
Shinraku Citizen B: Look! Stars are falling!
Monster bits are falling down and dissolving into light, which makes it happen to look like a meteor shower.

Orient City
Hitomi: OMG thanks everybody!
Montage of celebrating cavalry!
Seiichirou: ...good job, MC.
MC: Thanks for helping / SPECIAL BONUS PLZ
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(AB) Seiichirou: Sure I helped out, but the important part is that the heroes never gave up.
(C) Seiichirou: Ha! You're funny! You still okay after all that work?
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Seiichirou: Listen. Doesn't it sound like the people in town are having fun?
The townsfolk are cheering that the Monster is gone, sharing joy with their neighbors from the next city over as they beat the drums they used to cheer the heroes on. The heroes are watching from up in the sky, and the lanterns the people have brought look like the starry sky to Tsuneaki.

Title Card: Eight Hands Lighting the Festival Beacon

Case closed! Those evil ninjas the Monsters vored? They popped back up after the Monster died, out cold, so Gammei ties them all up. The civilians all go home.
Later, in a fancy rich car
Tsuneaki: ...you were going to interrogate them if they were awake, right?
Seiichirou: And what if I said yes? You'd kidnap me?
Tsuneaki: NO WAIT I'm not sus! I'm not here as part of them right now! I just wanted to talk to you about some things with this incident I didn't want the party to hear if possible.
Seiichirou: (barely paying attention and fiddling with his phone) Make it worth my time.
Tsuneaki: I KNEW you were one of those stuck up jerks! And you were so nice to MC bef--
Seiichirou: Driver, throw him out.
Tsuneaki: Hold up, be cool be cool, let's just get to the point eh? It's late and all that!

Tsuneaki: Sooo, the peeps pulling this scheme so close to home base? The SA top rank probably had them all eliminated with no room for talk.
Seiichirou: They knew too much?
Tsuneaki: (nods) Yeah they could still have just been set up as a totally unrelated terrorist organization they could arrest otherwise. So instead I told the mob bosses "oh my god the Monsters ate all their memories!"
Seiichirou: So you bought some time if they needed to figure out if you were lying or not? I can see why you didn't want MC and the heroes to hear this.
Most heroes will save anyone no matter who they are. Tsuneaki and Seiichirou however never had a choice in saving people who'd threaten other lives, which is why Tsuneaki saved this topic for when the others were gone.
Seiichirou: Did you tell me all these things you're supposed to tell your boss because you believed I get what even telling me all this means?
There's almost always an angle to things in the circles they run in.
Seiichirou: I'll send Danzo to work for you sometime in the future. We can play nice, even if there's limits.
Tsuneaki: Thanks, from one protector of the country to another!
Tsuneaki watches Seiichirou's car drive off, then walks off to somewhere else.

The next day
Kouki: Oh my god look at all the people!
MC: Tons of tourists! Is this how it usually is?
Gammei: Most of the people we saved stuck around to help with the festival if they didn't already have stuff to get to. But also there's a bunch of tourists, yeah. Nice, huh?
Gammei looks happy.
Kouki: I hope the Shinraku and Kyoto folks get along.
MC: They will / I wonder / Probably not just yet
Gammei: We only got through to a few of them, and it'll take a while to get through the others. Still, things have changed.
MC: Yeah / Festival time! / Let's come back next yeat
(A) Kouki: ...okay, let's go have fun at the festival!
(B) Kouki: Yeah! You in, Gammei?
(C) Kouki: Then let's come with the same party! Gammei, don't forget to file for vacation!
Gammei: Yeah yeah, but no promises because police work.
Kouki: What? Then let's go check the festival out now! Right, Sirius?
Sirius: Bark bark!

Gammei: Bleh. I figured you guys would say that so I got the case closing stuff done quick. You better be glad about it.
Kouki: Awesome! Also, when'd you do that? That competence!
Sirius: Bark bark!
MC: Yeah / Can you do my reports too? / Hey, you made up for that drinking part
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(A) Gammei: Aww shucks. But how come I'm not getting a raise?
(B) Gammei: You didn't do any paperwork!? Huckle didn't tell me to do that for you!
(C) Gammei: Nooo, don't remind me! ...wait, I can drink all I want now that the case is closed.
---
Gammei and Kouki seem to be having fun. Cherry blossom petals fly in the wind.
MC: ...we're missing someone. Where's Tsuneaki?

Elsewhere
Tsuneaki's looking up at the sky at a grove of cherry blossom trees on the outskirts of town.
Tsuneaki: ...can you see all this, Master? It's a small bit of that world you saw all those years ago. It's thanks to the Earth heroes who risked it all to save the city, who helped me bring your wish forward.
Tsuneaki holds up a beat up, dogearred book.
Tsuneaki: I wish we could see this together... (tears up)
Tsuneaki: Shinraku will be okay. I'll do my best in the Defense Bureau so it'll stay that way and nowhere else deals with racism. The Shin Ashihara have to be stomped to bits. The cops and heroes can deal with the public stuff while I work undercover.
Tsuneaki holds a talisman in his hand and lets the wind blow it off.
Tsuneaki: I'll come again on festival season.

Tsuneaki starts to head off to leave the city.
Kouki: There you are!
Tsuneaki turns around and sees the rest of the party!
MC: So here you were! / Let's all go to the festival! / Where are you going?
Tsuneaki is totally surprised.
Gammei: We came looking for you because you made MC worry like an ass. You didn't come back with us last night, so at least tell us where you're going if you go!
Kouki: Sirius picked up your scent from the hanky you left at the inn. Aww, were you trying to make us come to you~?
Tsuneaki: Wait what? Wow, I couldn't fool Sirius's nose. And is that how you see me?
MC: Yeah, you didn't say goodbye yet and we haven't really done much together yet!
Tsuneaki's used to being suspected and figured their relationships would break off once things were done.

Kouki: Did you also forget you promised we'd be working on a show together once this was all done?
Gammei: You owe me for all the shit you put me through, so you better start telling us about yourself!
MC: I want to get to know you better.
Tsuneaki: (stares)
MC: We're friends now, right?
Tsuneaki: !!
Flashback!
Space Onmyouji: I want to know you as a friend.
Present
Tsuneaki: ...MC! (cries a little) Wow, I didn't expect a blast from the past like that! Sorry I tried to leave without a word after everything we went through. I'll show you guys around Shinraku for the festival!
Tsuneaki puts his mask back on, but that's because he's not used to being really himself since childhood, so he mimics his master's behavior.
Tsuneaki: So where do you wanna go to first?
And so the party heads to Shinraku's main streets as a bird flies off like it's watching them off...
The End

Live A Hero Rakusai Travelogue Episode 7 (Abridged)

Kouki: Our attacks didn't do anything!
Kouki rides back to tell the party this.
Gammei: I noticed! Why's it gotta be so damn tough now!?
Kouki and Gammei continue to attack! It's not very effective...
Monster: REEEEE
Tsuneaki's barrier IS slowing the Monster down, but it's starting to break through!
Tsuneaki: Well this is bad. That thing may look like a fusion, but it's more like a group colony working together as one thing so our attacks can't focus on it.
MC: Meaning what? / But there's only one core!
Gammei: If it were just fusion we could just smash the giant core and be done with it.
Tsuneaki: But if it's faking its core, we'd have to nuke the entire thing at once. As in all the bits' individual cores.
Kouki: What!? Any ideas?
Tsuneaki: ...there's something else. Why can't we do any damage at all? (thinks)
Flashback!
Space Onmyouji: Monsters go after Ether flows!

Present
Tsuneaki: ...the leylines. It's absorbing Ether from them!
Kouki: That's how it's healing?
Tsuneaki: Apparently. Other planets have reported Monsters mutating because of Ether, so that could explain why it's so strong now.
Kouki: And we have to beat it with just the three of us!?
Gammei: Yeah, but we just don't have enough people and VP! Dammitall!
MC: But the people are okay while it focuses on Ether, right?
Tsuneaki: ...I guess that's true.
Gammei: Yeah, but if it finishes that and goes after the town, we're screwed. We need a plan!
Kouki: Like, hit its weak point? Any ideas old man? You aren't drunk right now, right?
Gammei: Okay so it's true I'm old compared to you, but stop bringing that up!
Kouki: Pffft, it's what you get after all the work I had to do to work with you then. It's not gonna bother me that much if this stuff leaks out onto the space net or whatever.
Tsuneaki: Hmmmm...
MC: Think of something?
Tsuneaki: ...I need all your help, guys!

Later
Kouki: You want to make the Monster leak out the Ether it's taking in!?
Gammei: Can MC do that? Or any Observer, really?
Team meeting!
MC: What do I do? / I don't think I can / Optimism!
---
(C) Tsuneaki: Are you like this in every battle!? That's some nerve...
Kouki: Eh, MC's a veteran now.
Tsuneaki: W-well okay then!
---
Tsuneaki: Okay so, Shinraku's leyline has been artificially changed to make the Ether flow in one direction and the Monster is camping on part of it. The plan is to open a Path on it to make the Ether spill out.
Gammei: So that's why we need MC. Do we just hit it over and over in the meantime until it works?
Kouki: Wait, isn't it going to flip out at us for stopping it from eating Ether?
Tsuneaki: Yeah, so we have to keep it down while MC does their thing. We might only manage seconds in the--
Gammei: Yeah yeah, we just gotta handle it. It's cool
MC: So we just need VP then? Not sure we have enough.

Tsuneaki: I do have a plan for that. Fun fact, my Parallel Weapon can directly use Ether around here as VP to some extent except I have to get close to make that work.
MC: You can see Ether? Sounds just like an Observer...
Tsuneaki: Nah, it's not like that. I got a map of the leyline from the ones who redirected it. I dunno how it'll affect the environment, so I can't just use this ability all the time though.
Kouki: Can WE do the Ether VP thing?
Tsuneaki: Sorry, nobody else can control it, so it's not a complete solution to our problems. It just means MC won't need to power me for now.
MC: Still helps / Oof / Well if we need VP...
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(C) Kouki: Oh! I think I know what you're thinking of!
---
Kouki: Hey Tsuneaki, here me out!

Time for the team to move out! Gammei and Kouki will flank the boss Monster while Tsuneaki and MC will head for the leyline. Tsuneaki starts thinking about the past while he moves, at some cherry trees outside town one spring day several years after the Space Onmyouji died.
Flashback!
Tsuneaki: Master I finally figured out your book. Researching alone is hard, man... I gotta admit, I thought about using what I learned to get some revenge on Earthlings. But then, I remembered what you said once, and I remembered I wanted to fulfill your dream more than I did chasing my own desires. I'll make your fortune come true, no matter how long it takes...my thanks for you giving me the name Toshuku. I'll try going to the Self Defense Bureau, since I think your anti-Monster techniques and knowledge can help everyone.
Present
Gammei (phoning in): I'm in position.
Kouki (phoning in): Same. Looks like the Monster hasn't changed so far.
Tsuneaki looks at the leyline flow zone.
MC: We're here. Ready?

Tsuneaki: Alright, show time!
Tsuenaki throws out a bunch of talismans that float and glow in the air. Then the talismans shoot off after some magic gestures to surround the Monster. It starts moving when it notices them.
Tsuneaki: Barrier Seal!
Monster: REEEEEE
Tsuneaki: MC, now!
MC: Right! (holds hands up to the Monster and concentrates)
MC can sense something at the Monster's feet, and further ahead of it is the presence of a bunch of Monsters clustered together.
MC: Oh, there it is! Opening the Path!

MC imagines breaking a door at the part where the Monster is connected to the leyline, which causes Ether to start flooding out!
Monster: REEEEE (flails)
Tsuneaki: Dammit, it's not strong enough to stop it! I still haven't made his wish come true and nothing's going to stop me!
MC: Okay wow this is harder than I thought!
MC is standing firm, but the Ether flood feels like a real flood against them! The leyline is acting up now too!
Monster: REEEEE
Little bits of the Boss Monster fall off and split into regular Monsters!
Sirius: BARK
Kouki dives in with a combo X Slash!
Kouki: What's this all about!?
Gammei: Monsters are popping out at the thing's feet too!

Gammei and Kouki handle the little Monsters popping up!
Tsuneaki: You're doing it, MC! Letting the Ether energy out means it can't hold itself together! My barrier can't hold the little ones down, sorry. Guys, take care of them!
MC: Gammei, Kouki, go please! / Can you keep going, Tsuneaki!? / Well at least it's working...
Tsuneaki: We can start attacking it if this keeps up, but can we hold out that long!?
The barrier will fall if Tsuneaki loses focus. Smaller Monsters keep spawning in while others are destroyed!
Gammei: This is getting really tough!
MC: Oh no, we'll be pushed back at this rate...
Kouki: Nah, we're still good. I'm ready Gammei! How about you?
Gammei: Line's up! Ready at your signal!

A drone camera flies up and starts projecting a screen.
Kouki: Okay MC, it's time for us at Neo Talents to show our stuff! Let's go!
Orient City
Hitomi: Hello everyone, enjoying the surprise concert? We at Neo Talents have a favor to ask before we get to our last song tonight!
Somewhere Else
Rexer: One of my coworker heroes is in the middle of a Monster fight, like Boss level hard. Let's help him out with his raid!
Rexer's at a esports match.
Somewhere Somewhere Else
Danzo: Oh we aren't asking you guys to go to the fight zone. What we're asking is that you get on our groove and start cheering!
Danzo is DJing at some club.

MC: Whoa, tons of VP coming in!
Kouki: Cool, the plan's a success! I know the townsfolk wanted to keep it quiet, but seriously we have a giant kaiju lantern demon yelling and screaming. Instead, how about we party things up without making Shinraku look bad?
MC splits the VP around and regens everyone's suits.
MC: Comeback time! Akashi, Mokdai! (calls Parallel Flight)
Mokdai: We're here! Oh my god, everyone in Neo Talents looks so--oh wait, save it for later. Anyways, we're sharing the stream with collaborators too. President Huckle called for some help too, and we got a quick answer!
Akashi: It sucks we can't go help in person, but I'll cheer for you guys. Come back safe, MC!
MC: I will, thanks guys!

Gammei's making a call too.
Gammei: Hello people, sorry for the interruption. I'm UEHA's Justi Arrester, and I'm borrowing a disaster info channel to tell you guys about the things happening with your neighbors.
Nessen's Resort
Nessen: Hello, have you ever been to Kyoto? It's a historic place that survived a lot of Monster attacks.
Some office
Narihito: There's a crisis happening there with the resident aliens that respect the local culture, and as a journalist this is kind of a big deal. But what about you guys?
Lots of people in different fields are connecting with Shinraku!

Shinraku
Gammei: Giant Monster here. We're doing our best to stop it, but if we lose it's probably going to kill everyone here and in Kyoto.
Some people watching or listening look out the window. Others tune in for the livestream.
Rando A: wait WHAT what is that thing!?
Rando B: Wait there's only three heroes up against it!?
The camera goes back to Kouki.
Kouki: Hey everyone, thanks for watching! Sirius and I are fighting, but this one's kinda tough, but we can get it with a little more push!
Gammei: I'll be staying out of your lives and how you live them, but don't you agree that everyone has their own way of living? But on another note, we aren't always guaranteed another day, and we want you to let us defend your futures.
Kouki: So please, help us! Your support will make us stronger!
Some people are running outside to look at what's happening. Meanwhile...
Old Lady A: ...that voice.
Gammei: ...old lady, that you!?
No Space Zoom image, but Gammei still recognizes her.
Gammei: We won't let the homes you love be destroyed, so please! Help us to protect you all!

Title Card: Seven Stars Connecting the People

Okay, announcements done, back to Monster destruction. All that new VP is giving Gammei and Kouki the power to mow the small ones down! The Boss is still big as before, but it's definitely getting weaker and putting less strain on Tsuneaki's barrier. Things are looking better! Except...
MC: whoa I'm starting to black out... (falls to one knee)
Tsuneaki: OH NO MC!
Yeah all that VP inflow on top of holding up the party's transformations is sapping MC's stamina. Gammei and Kouki start to turn to run to MC when a rich car drives up!
???: Damn, driving over right away was the right call. Alright, get up. I'm here to help, things will be alright. (holds hand out to MC)
MC: You're... / Seiichirou! / Wow a passing hunk?
(A) Seiichirou: What, things are too much that you forgot my name?
(B) Seiichirou: Heh, can't go all out without me around? Roiker was panicking and calling me about how the emergency buzzer he gave Akashi was going off.
(C) Seiichirou: Ha! You're funny! Guess your powers aren't the only unique thing about you. I'm Tenma Seiichirou, an Observer here to help, and that's all you need to know for now.

Seiichirou pulls MC up.
Seiichirou: Alright, I'm in your hands. How much have you grown since last time? By the way, look around, I'm not the only one who came.
So many lights in the distance. So many people cheering.
Rando A: I saw the livestream, Kouki! I know it's dangerous, but I came to support you in person!
Beer Cart Man: Hey Bro, you got stronger than earlier? Get 'em good!
Rando B: Holy shit, what kind of hero are you to keep that giant Monster down!?
Rando C: Huh? Oh my god, look you guys!
Tsuneaki looks to the city backstreets area. People are coming.
Tsuneaki: ...no way.
Kyotoite A: ...okay wow we really came. But is this okay? Aren't Shinraku folk violent assholes?
Doofy Kyotoite B: Pffft, bitch we got bigger problems here. If the heroes lose, Kyoto's burning down too.
Negative Kyotoite C: Oh no they're looking at us. Isn't this bad?
Old Lady A: Stop sniveling and start cheering them on, Shaky! Hey Shinraku people, can we borrow some lanterns and instruments?
Kyotoite A: Dang, you going just like that?
Negative Kyotoite C: Whoa, she ain't a legislator for nuthin'. No wait, she retired, but still.
Doofy Kyotoite B: W-we gotta help!

Tsuneaki: (frowns)
MC: Tsuneaki? / whoa / wait this is dangerous!
---
(A) Tsuneaki: Oh whoops, sorry. I was really surprised there.
---
This must be a piece of the future he dreamed of, and Tsuneaki stands outside of it since his role as a hero is to protect them all from Monsters.
Tsuneaki: Maaan, the city people sure do love their festivals, eh? Now we got even more reason to look good. Ready guys?
Seiichirou is holding MC up.
Tsuneaki: Seiichirou, right? I heard of you. You're a big shot among my bosses (in the National Defense Bureau) right?
Seiichirou: And I heard you got your own little connections to the top that I haven't heard of.
Tsuneaki: Oh yeah, a ninja I know told me about you and--ACTUALLY let's forget about that! Now's not really the time to be probing each other, yeah? Glad to have another Observer helping!
MC: I'll focus on the Path / Seiichirou, watch the party
(A) Tsuneaki: Right, if that Path closes, the Monster can start stocking Ether again
(BC) Seiichirou: Got it. I'll do this so well you'll think you'll never be able to do this without me anymore.

Tsuneaki: Kouki, Gammei? I'm joining the fighting now too. Our attacks should work now!
Gammei: So we have to worry about its moves now?
Kouki: It's a lot slower now, so dealing with that along with the small Monsters should be fine!
Tsuneaki: Okay, so the last problem is how humongous it is. It might've shrunk a little, but oh well. Surprise, I can cast Fly!
Tsuneaki throws talismans at the party's feet that floats the three of them up to the Monster's head!
Gammei: WHAT
Kouki: Awesome!
Sirius: (confused barking)
Kouki: It's okay Sirius, I'm floating too!
MC: Okay this took a while, but let's finish this and then party at the festival!
Party: YEAH
MC focuses on the Path while Seiichirou divvies up the VP.
Kouki: Okay, so my coworkers are watching too now. Bring it!
Gammei: I really should be telling people to watch from a shelter, but damn is having the audience live is psyching me up!
Tsuneaki: I really wish I--oh wait, right, not right now. Prepare to die, Monster!
Monster: REEEEE
BATTLE START

Live A Hero Rakusai Travelogue Episode 6 (Abridged)

Flashback!
A shikigami is flying around outside Tsuneaki's window!
Tsuneaki: A message from Master? It's been about a month since last time. Can't he contact me like a normal person? ...well it's not like I have a phone either, so fair I guess.
It's been about a year since Tsuneaki's met the Space Onmyouji. He's been training him in yin yang magic for a while until they stopped last month. A break until he messaged him again, which left Tsuneaki bored.
Space Onmyouji: Hi Tsuneaki, I got something important to give you. Gimme a sec, this might get loud.
Tsuneaki: what--WHOA
A bunch of papers fly in through the window and pile onto Tsuneaki's desk! Then they turn into a bunch of tied up books!
Tsuneaki: Aren't these your old books you showed me!?
Space Onmyouji: A present! You should know enough to understand them now. They can teach you history in my place.
Tsuneaki: what?
Space Onmyouji: These might be my last words to you.
Tsuneaki: WHAT

Space Onmyouji: I'm dying soon, and I knew about it all along. All along being as far back as when I realized I could uses onmyouji against Monsters. I was hoping for someone to pass things onto, and that's when I met you. I'm sorry I used you.
Tsuneaki: T-then, the reason we haven't met is because...
Space Onmyouji: I'm an asshole who was thinking about how to use your problems when you were venting to me. I thought you could do things because you're bicultural, but in the back of my mind I was pushing my wish onto you. Still...I did think of you as a friend, even with the age gap. I'm glad we talked, and I'm sorry this is all I can give you. If it's too much, it's okay for you to leave the books alone.
Tsuneaki: Yeah, you are a jackass. But I don't care that you used me! I'll carry on your wishes! But you're an ass for not letting me talk to you in person one last time!
Tsuneaki runs out into the rain without saying a thing to his parents.

The Space Onmyouji's shikigami follows Tsuneaki since there's still more to say.
Space Onmyouji: Tsuneaki, I looked into your future and the town's future. The space racists in Kyoto will one day join hands with the aliens here for sure. Please be there to see it happen while I can't...
The shikigami cuts off and falls down. Tsuneaki grabs it and sticks it into his pocket, then reaches the Space Onmyouji's manor. He tries going in through the back like usual, except now some stranger is standing there.
Tsuneaki: Please, let me in! I'm the Space Onmyouji's student!
The human stranger won't even look at Tsuneaki.
Resident: Pffft. Who? You did your research at least.
Tsuneaki is about to pull out the shikigami when...
Resident: Hey, you're an alien from Shinraku, huh? Go back to space, outsider. Leave now and I won't call the cops. I never wanted you talking to me to begin with.

Tsuneaki: Oh piss OFF with that bullshit! I--
Tsuneaki attempts to grab Resident's collar, except Resident kicks him back.
Resident: ...even if you did somehow know him, pipe down for his sake.
On the surface, that's concern for Tsuneaki and the Space Onmyouji. Even if kicking Tsuneaki away was just the quickest way to do it, he had no choice but to comply. Tsuneaki pushes himself back up, then leaves.
Tsuneaki: ...I've lived in Japan all my life, so why won't they listen to me just because I don't look the part!? Why can't I say goodbye even if I'm one of his neighbors!?
The shikigami gets wet in the rain, and the ink washes off.
Tsuneaki: I'm his student, but I don't have proof anymore! If only I had the power to make them see it...!
Tsuneaki: ...no, wait. This just happened because I was naive. I already knew the racists the next city over wouldn't look at us in Shinraku. I could see Master getting worse but bought it when he said he was okay...I was the one who didn't get anything ready if something happened to the only one who treated me like a person.
All Tsuneaki can do is tell himself he couldn't do anything with his lack of experience or power.
Tsuneaki: Dammit...we were just about to get to the good part! ...WAAAAH!
The rain keeps going, even after Tsuneaki gets home. He dries off and then sits in front of the books he was given.
Tsuneaki: ...
He sighs, then opens up a letter that was on top of the books.
Tsuneaki: ...Tsuneaki...Toshuku?
A final present: a hereditary clan name.

Title Card: Six Steps Bidding My Weak Self Farewell

Present
Evil Red: OOF
MC and Kouki have interrupted the ambush and threw the mobs' plans off the rails!
Evil Purple: Stay at it! The invad--
Snakes rise up and wrap around the mobs!
Evil Blue: OH GOD WHAT
One of the mobs cut at the snakes, which causes them to reveal themselves as shikigami. The shikigami then wrap up the mobs!
Tsuneaki: It's cool, you have an air hole at least...wait, can you hear me? Oh well, good enough. We can't let ourselves die here now, can we?
MC: Weird. You have a paper Parallel Weapon? / Wow you really are a hero
(AB) Tsuneaki: Oh, first time seeing an onmyouji in action? Then again this is hero magic so I'm not really an onmyouji.
(C) Tsuneaki: Yeah, I told you I'm not a bad guy! ...even if people call me sus all the time!

Ring ring, call from Parallel Flight!
MC: Huh, now of all times? Are they watching this?
Beep
Mokdai: OH MY GOD MC YOU HAVE LIKE AN SSR HERO RIGHT THERE! And by that I mean there's like NO info on who he is or what agency he's with! He's barely ever seen on livestream! Barely any hero nerds know about him...holy crap I can't believe I'm seeing him for real! (bonk)
Akashi: I'm sorry, I tried telling him to save it for when you got back but I couldn't get him to stop!
MC: ...really? / He's that rare? / so I heard
Tsuneaki: Wow it's nice to have big fans since my streams don't get saved. I'm kinda lost actually, but revealing myself was the only way I could get you guys to trust me. Not like I could let myself go down to those chumps either.
Mokdai confirms Tsuneaki is a hero, but Gammei STILL doesn't trust him.
Gammei: ...so who are these ninja? Weren't you talking to one of them the other day? Are you gonna BS us some more?
Tsuneaki: Of course not! But it might still sound that way, please understand!
MC: oh my god you're actually like that? / you still sound that way now / please keep doing it
(C) Kouki: Oh god shut up MC, even Tsuneaki is trying to be serious! ...I've been thinking this, but you two are alike.

Tsuneaki: Say, MC can you turn off your phone? I wanna keep this next bit private.
MC complies. Tsuneaki clears his throat and looks serious, then starts talking.
Tsuneaki: Sooo about what Gammei said. The guy I was talking to last night? I'm actually sent by the Defense Bureau to infiltrate this one organization and that guy was part of them. And the guys who just attacked us? A different group inside the same organization going all left hand right hand on each other. Also I covered their eyes and ears so they don't hear me blabbing about my identity.
MC: what / wait, are they...?
(AB) Tsuneaki: They hate nonhumans and go on about Making Japan Great Again. Ruuude.
(C) Tsuneaki: Yeah you met them already. Remember the Shin Ashihara? Yelled "Make Japan Great Again" and tried to kidnap you?

Tsuneaki: They aren't a monolith, fyi. Part of them are guerilla extremists who are trying to use Monsters for their ethnic cleansing plans.
Gammei: WHAT
Tsuneaki: Yeah I knew they were doing it, though I still don't know how. Maybe they're still looking into it too. You guys were just talking about it yesterday too.
Flashback of part of the previous episode!
Tsuneaki: Anyways they wanna pull that trick all over Japan as their endgame. They still can't control Monsters yet though, so they're using Shinraku as a testing ground.
Kouki: What the hell!? Don't they know how much it hurts to have someone who lives with you suddenly disappear one day!?
Gammei: Wait, did Monsters eat your--
Kouki: When I lived with Dad and Sirius, Monsters attacked the city we lived in. They ate Dad.
Gammei: ...oh.
Tsuneaki: Sorry to remind you of that. But you feeling mad at that means you see Shinraku's residents as actual people. Unfortunately we have space racist assholes in this day and age too, so the moderates sent me to stop them. They're merciful enough that they're okay with aliens so long as it's Japanese humans running Japan. It's totally okay to have stronger aliens as model citizens do work for them, which is why they sent me to infiltrate them.
MC: They still suck / The moderates are #NotAllRacists or something?

Gammei: Wait, you're working with that organization on the surface but working as a Defense Bureau spy underneath that?
Tsuneaki: Yep! This is hard, man... but the main thing for now is that they're treating Kyoto as their territory. The extremists however are saying alien made towns aren't part of Kyoto and now here we are. The moderates disagree, and they sent me since I'm born in Japan and wouldn't look weird around here. Also as an alien they can just cut me off whenever and not cry at night about it.
Kouki: ...so they're just assholes! Let's just call the cops on them!
MC: Gammei, arrest them! / Kouki I get it, but calm down...
(A) Gammei: I get it, but calm down guys. We can't yet...
(BC) Kouki: What's the point of being an adult in times like these then!?

Tsuneaki: Yeah, being an adult sucks sometimes. I don't CARE about their infighting, I just want them all arrested but of course it ain't that easy, so I'm here playing nice while trying to solve the plot and sending info back. Stopping the criminal plot is good enough. Also the organization has people high up in the government, so they'll stop things if we just try as a government group to march in openly. The Defense Bureau then figured filing for help with UEHA since they're a national organization would be the only way to keep damage and casualties to a minimum.
MC: Dang / Who's your boss? / (what)
---
(B) Tsuneaki: Sorry, I'm not supposed to say that aloud even though I said it already.
---
Gammei: ...oh, so that's how it is. Tsuneaki I'm sorry for--
Tsuneaki: No wait I'm not done! And I was acting sus to begin with, so it's cool.
MC: but why tho. You could just ask for help like a normal person. / Were you doing this to make allies?
(C) Tsuneaki: Correctamundo!
Kouki: Then couldn't you just file for help at an agency like normal? Sheesh.

Tsuneaki: I would if I could, but the moderates want to solve things inhouse. Also they're considered a villain organization outside Japan so they can't ask for hero help anyway. That's why I decided to make myself look like the villain mastermind and get into contact with other heroes. I was a little worried when I had to make my regular report, but I'm glad they eventually gave me the OK! ...sorry for using you guys. (bows in apology)
MC: It's cool / Damn that's tough / ...this isn't cool
(AB) Tsuneaki: Aww, you're so nice MC. Maybe too nice actually. Oh well, you got good friends! Even one worried enough to give you that alarm gadget!
(C) Tsuneaki: Yeah I figured. But could you set that aside to help save the city? I can give you all the apologies later.

Kouki: ...Tsuneaki, you really are an actor, huh?
Tsuneaki: Yep! It's my public job so I should take it seriously. Did I pull it off well enough for you?
Kouki: Oh, heh. I'm good just hearing that. If you're serious either way, then I'll help as a hero. Right Sirius?
Sirius: Bark!
Kouki: I'll tell my manager to start filming again when this is over. You better make time for that!
Tsuneaki agrees, then looks to the rest of the party.
Gammei: Tsuneaki, you resented the Kyoto folks and humans, don't you? I can guess as much from what I've heard so far, so I can't see why you'd join the Defense Bureau and work to protect Earth and Japan.
How does Tsuneaki's hero form and agency actually connect?
Tsuneaki: ...what's it to you?
Gammei puts his guard back up, but Kouki realizes something...
Kouki: "You don't know yet, right? Even if you're a different race--"
Tsuneaki: "--you're free to think we can walk together." ...and unlike that drama, I think I do want to, so I'll answer. Yeah, I did hate the people of Kyoto way back, and the only one who helped me through it was the one human who treated me like a person. I called him Master, and then he left me his wish before kicking the bucket which is how I think I can be a hero without getting stuck in resentment.
Gammei: (frowns)
MC: So you joined the Defense Bureau to make it happen? / What wish was it?
(AB) Tsuneaki: Yep. But it surprised me too to find myself doing all this.
(C) Tsuneaki: Secret. I can tell you after this is all done with.

Tsuneaki: ...it's been years, but I still have my Master's wish. I won't give it up, no matter where I go or what I have to do.
Gammei: ...fine, I won't doubt you any more. If you're a hero for the people, then I'm not that different from you. So let's get this case closed already, yeah?
Tsuneaki: ...thanks guys.
People who believe in racial equality!
Tsuneaki: Whoops! Right, the case! I told you all I know, so how about we question the ninjas now?
Gammei: Yeah, I got tons of questions.
Tsuneaki unwraps the ninjas' heads.
Tsuneaki: Hey boys! How about we all kick back and talk ab--
EEEEVIL!
MC: Monster alert! It's nearby...

Gammei: wait what
Tsuneaki: Aww you guys suck. You're really gonna pull out Monsters and try to escape in the chaos?
Evil Purple: Like hell we're running! Make Japan Great Again!
Evil Red: How'd you like our mimic Monsters!?
Tsuneaki: Ahh yes, the Monsters that totally were here in Japan's great pre-space age universalization era.
Evil Red: We're just cleaning house of invading insects!
Kouki: WHAT
Gammei: You're better off not listening to their garbage, Kouki. Better to keep up your guard for that Monster. MC, where is it?
MC uses Observer Sense!
MC: Weird. I sense it nearby but I don't see it anywhere...
Evil Red: Take THAT, you accomplices! Your actions mean nothing! We can be caught and the plan will still--(vored)
Tsuneaki: ...what the hell is that?

Weird ghost things vore the evil ninjas and turn into oni!
MC: Are they Monsters? / They let themselves get eaten? / Didn't I see these things in the ghost woods?
Giant oni club swing!
Gammei: It touched things! It evolved!
Kouki: The ghost mikoshi Monsters evolved? But they look completely different!
MC: But they still ping the sa-- / Not the problem her-- / Get ready to fi--
More EEEEVIL!
MC: OW WHAT
Kouki: MC, are you okay!? ...are more coming?
Gammei: Guys, we gotta pull back for now!
The party disengages! More Monsters pop up!
Tsuneaki: Hello we do not have time for your--what?
The Monsters aren't chasing. The party turns to look back...
Gammei: What?
FUSION!
Gammei: wait WHAT
Kouki: What the hell is that!?
Giant Oni Lantern Monster!

Tsuneaki: MC, send me all the VP we have! Gammei, Kouki, evacuate the citizens while I keep it down!
MC: Okay! / Let's go team!
---
(C) Gammei and Kouki: Roger!
---
Tsuneaki: Come on! Exorcism "Great Bellflower Formation"!
Monster: REEEEE
Tsuneaki creates a giant energy seal with his shikigami!
Meanwhile in town...
Kouki: Everyone, please get away as far as you can! Sirius will guide you, so follow him!
Sirius: Bark!
Rando A: WHAT. Did we have a lantern that big?
Rando B: It's a Monster you moron! Didn't you hear it screaming!?
Some other rando stops to talk to Gammei.
Rando C: What's gonna happen to Shinraku!?
Gammei: It's cool we got this. We'll protect you, so get out of here.
Rando C: O-okay. Careful guys!

The Monster keeps screaming.
Tsuneaki: Okay wow, I really can't keep it down for long!
Monster: REEEEE
Tsuneaki: ...huh. So mimic-type Monsters start off hiding themselves to bring in victims, then use their memories upon evolving to look threatening? They're using mimicry in like every way. I can't believe those jerks brought this damn thing here!
The rest of the party returns!
Kouki: We're back! The townspeople are out now!
Tsuneaki: Oof, wow I actually held out. The barrier will break soon, so get ready to fight!
MC: Come on Kouki! / Counting on you, Gammei! / Tsuneaki, pull back!
---
(A) Kouki: We're gonna kick that Monster's ass, Sirius! Nobody's unwanted in this world!
(B) Gammei: We gotta kill it fast so people will still have a home to go back to! Time to show that not cutting my pay was worth it!
(C) Tsuneaki: Hey I can still fight. There's no way Master foresaw me pulling out partway! I couldn't bring myself to run away since this is my home. I gotta look cool! (Still, it's a bad spot we're in.)
---
The barrier breaks! The Monster starts moving as the party rocks up and Tsuneaki is thinking.
Tsuneaki: (...it can't have gotten so strong just from fusing. I have to keep watch for anything I've missed or else...!)
BATTLE START

Jurassic Summer Vacation Epilogue (Abridged)

One mistake means death in this battle of wits. The dragon king gained the qualifications for marriage, so he proposes to the princess. She says no.
Christine: I belong to no one!
Cipactli: Then let's play Rumpelstiltskin! Except you have until dawn, and I'll die if you get it right.
Christine decrees that no one can sleep until they find out Cipactli's name.
Christine: Oh no! Somebody figure out his name! Death for everyone if nobody can!
Cipactli: Aww, don't be like that Christine. I see you wavering underneath that mask. You know better than anyone that I've won.
Christine freezes. Cipactli puts a hand to her chin, then kisses her when she won't stop him.
Christine: Okay fine, you win. Happy? Stop asking anything else from me!
She rejects her feelings. He smiles.
Cipactli: That's so cute of you. Okay I'll tell you my name. It's Cipactli.
Christine dramatically runs to the window and sees it's like a few minutes before dawn.
Christine: I finally know his name, but he's the only one who understands me...!
Christine hugs Cipactli. Tears for everyone and a standing ovation!

Later
Cipactli is reading fan letters.
Christine: Oh, no pizza for once? Reading letters?
Cipactli: Yeah, I've been looking forward to this the most lately! Want to read some too?
Christine picks up a stack of what's clearly love letters. Lots of "I love you" and "marry me!"
Christine: I don't think these are fan letters.
Cipactli: They've just kept coming since I went public. Being too handsome must be my curse.
Christine sideeyes Cipactli and reads some more.
Some Letter: "Please do another run of Cipactli the Musical I am still beating myself up for missing it live"

Cipactli looks awkward.
Cipactli: Yeah I've been getting that a lot too. I want to, believe me, but everyone else was only doing it as a temp thing.
Christine: So recast the parts?
Cipactli: (frown) No.
Christine: Then you'll just have to ask them to come back.
This apparently never occured to Cipactli.
Cipactli: ...nah, they'll probably just say no.
Christine: Shouldn't you try asking first? Maybe it can be an evening show, or a weekend thing. From personal experience, acting isn't something you forget that easily. It might be worth trying if you want to.

Later
Cipactli is standing nervously in front of the Ueno dorms with a bouquet of roses.
Cipactli: (fidgets around) Uhh, what should I say?
Leib: (walks out) What's going on? I can hear you thumping around from inside.
Cipactli: Oh, long time no see Leib! Here, a present!
Leib: Uhhhh just give it to MC. Come on in, watch your head.
Inside
Leib: Did you have any idea of how it looks the way you were standing around with flowers out there? Gossip rags would have a field day with that.
Cipactli: Pffft, that just comes with being a star.
Leib: What about us, jackass? Sheesh, stop drawing more work to us and follow me.

Dorm Room
Cipactli: MC, it's me! (slams paper door open and presents flowers)
MC: WHAT / Hey / Uh, thanks?
Leib: Sooo, what brings you here all of a sudden? If it's just to hang out, that's cool too.
MC: Is this about the musical? / Oh, wanna play a game?
---
(A) Cipactli: Wow, good intuition. Yeah, I came to invite you guys back.
(BC) Cipactli: Nah, got something important to talk about first. As in inviting you guys back.
---
Cipactli: I wanna put on Cipactli the Musical on again with you guys...preferably continuously.
Leib: Figures. I've heard the fans going crazy for an encore.
Cipactli: Yep. I don't have a reason to say no to that, but I want to keep the cast the same. You can say no, but don't tell anyone since this isn't public yet.
Leib: It's cool, everyone else is out. If they were here you'd never hear the end of it.
Cipactli: Thanks. Tell them I'll come visit again when I'm less busy. Lots of stuff going on! ...so what do you guys think?

Leib answers first.
Leib: I'm cool with it.
MC: You ARE? You're up to something, aren't you?
Cipactli: Oh my god did you hit your head?
Leib: What, did you want me to say no? Though yeah, I ain't doing it for free. How about a free pass to the backstage?
MC: A free pass to Yurakucho? Why? ...oh
Leib: Eh, I can stand to do a little work if I can wiggle out of more annoying things later. Cipactli's underground area looks like a place that's Transcended Time to me. It's not an Overworld Shift, but Outside the World, Past the Walls of Time. Weird that the Yurakucho guild has that. Maybe it's connected to the Reversal of Time?
Cipactli: What? Well whatever, I'll pass your request on. What about you MC?
MC: I'm in! / Well if everyone else says okay / I wanna do it too!

Cipactli: Great! I honestly figured you two would be the hardest to convince.
Leib: Well I can give a push if someone up there is having doubts about stepping on stage. It bugs me, but it's not bad. Living in itself is a pain in the ass.
Cipactli: It's just like you to act like nothing around you is worth caring about only to be the one paying closest attention to these things.
Leib lightly elbows Cipactli.
Leib: I'm just paying things forward. Anyways! Let's go see everyone else about joining up, yeah?
Cipactli: (whispers to MC) Leib really does have his cute side. Is he what Hecate would call a tsundere?
MC: Yep! / You're cute too / He'll hear you!
(AC) Leib: Hello I can hear you guys. Stop jabbering and let's go already!
(B) Cipactli: Ha! Right, that's way more important!
Leib: Stop flirting and get ready to go!

Akihabara Community Workspace
Hecate's looking at a piece of mail.
Hecate: Corporate serialization of Cipactli the Musical? Oh my god is this my big commercial break!? I know this doesn't happen every day, but can I really do it? (thinks)
Akiha Gongen: Try it out! Better than not and regretting it, right?
Catoblepas: Wow, I'm looking forward to it! Should I call you sensei like they do with all writers now?
Hecate: Oh god stop you guys. But I had thought of making fanfiction... I went ahead to make the script, but the show's a group thing...
Akiha and Catoblepas look at each other.
Akiha: It should be cool!
Catoblepas: Your online fans would love it! They've been calling it the next big epic!
Hecate: Uh, really? I should talk to Cipactli then!
SLAM
Cipactli: (rose bouquet in hand) YOU CALL?
Hecate: WHAT

Cipactli: I've come for you, I've walked with you once upon a stage~♪ I came to ask, how about we write another page?~♪
Hecate: I heard you, but did you think I was such an easy witch?~♪ I know me, I'm a hard-to-scratch, a crazy making itch~♪
Cipactli smirks, dumps the bouquet onto some desk or table, then grabs Hecate for a waltz.
Cipactli: But if I know you, I'll know what you'll do, so I'll ask you to come along with me~♪
Hecate: I walked with you, like back on a long ago dream~♪ But I have to know, what about the rest of the team?~♪
SLAM
Leib: You call?
MC: Let's do it again, Hecate!
Hecate: WHAT
Cipactli: I know you, and I know what you'll do, so why don't you come along with me?~♪
Hecate: OKAY OKAY STOP
Akiha Gongen and Catoblepas catch Hecate.
Hecate: So we're doing an encore? I just got an email for serialization for it so I needed to talk to everyone anyways. But yeah, I'm in. Seems sad if I'm the only one not there.
Cipactli: It's fine. If we aren't all together I'm leaving the show behind as is.
Hecate: Well jeez how's a girl supposed to say no now? Turing asked me to do it too since he wanted us to get closer to the Yurakucho guild, so I have to tell him something. Oh! And no Disney musical sequences for when we go ask the other guys!

Shinjuku
Cipactli: ...Hi Boogeyman. How are you?
Boogeyman: Long time no see, Cipactli. I'm back to teaching and it's been great. And I'm happy to see you and everything, but did you really need to kabedon me?
Cipactli: I NEED YOU BOOGEYMAN
Girl A: Oh my gosh look, Boogeyman is in an Asian Soap love scene!
Girl B: Ohh, and it's with someone outside school!
Boogeyman: HEY! It's not like that! And go home already!
The rest of the current party is watching a little bit away.
MC: Keep going! / This sure is a Hecate-style recruitment attempt / Cipactli's really getting into this
Hecate: Yes, hehehe! Maybe I should ask for a drama CD actor for the next script.
Leib: ...head's up, I'm not up for that.
Hecate: Why tho!? You're so popular!

The party walks up, so Boogeyman gets the picture of what's happening.
Boogeyman: Oh. Couldn't you have just said that?
Hecate: And where's the fun in that?
Leib: I know I'm one to talk, but girl you are messed up.
MC: So, how about it? Too busy with teaching? You can say no.
Boogeyman: Oh, thanks for coming everyone! The students and parent figures have all liked me after we did the show, so I might be able to go if it doesn't cut into my teaching job.
Cipactli: Okay, I'll go ask the office later. School's done for today, right? Just one more to go!

Yurakucho Opera House
Macroich is dancing to a beat.
Oscar: Ooh, you're really getting into acting. What role you looking to do next?
Macroich: I'd have to think, but anything would be good in a script you wrote!
Oscar: Aww, thanks. How about we discuss it at a salon or something tonight? I know a lot of VIPs who'd love to get to know a hot rising action star like--
Cipactli: OBJECTION (runs up to Macroich and Oscar)
Boogeyman: Captain, the Seeker Team needs you!
Hecate: Let's do Cipactli the Musical together again!
Leib: What they said. It'll be Act 2 of your Hot Passionate Youth™ thing or whatever.
MC: So... you in? / I want you with us too! / Captain! Let's go adventuring again!

Macroich looks at Oscar.
Macroich: Thanks, I owe everything to you for that one time where you brought me in. So many things to think about, so many invites to puzzle over, but this time I'm gonna follow along a new encounter!
Oscar: ...okay. Dorian Gray reference, what the gods give they quickly take away. But it's only when we stand on stage that youth goes on forever.
Macroich smiles and runs over to the party.
Macroich: I'm glad we're doing this together again! And wow you got permission to come, Boogeyman?
Boogeyman: Yeah I'm surprised at how much my fellow teachers supported me on this.
MC: Cipactli the Musical is back together! / Celebrity exploitation to get more students to apply!
(BC) Boogeyman: Oh stop joking. But I do need to do my best with everyone supporting me though.

Hecate: Oh right, I forgot to talk about people wanting more gags in the musical.
Leib: Wait what, the thing's getting bigger!?
Macroich: We just put the best show ever on, right? Why not then!
Oscar looks sad at the party having fun and leaving. Cipactli stays behind to talk to him.
Cipactli: If you want to put a show on too, I'm okay with helping you. Just get some courage up to ask.
Oscar: Pffft, you think? I'm the biggest BSer around.
Cipactli: I know, I'm offering to help despite that. Just give it a think.
Cipactli leaves too.

Later
Yuma: D-does anyone have extra tickets to Amduscias's show? I'll take any seat! P-please!
Turing: G'day love, fancy meeting the Ueno guildmaster here.
Yuma: ...Akihabara guildmaster Turing?
Turing: Here trying to go see your favorite star? Look at that, me too! I--
Yuma: You're an Amduscias stan? SINCE WHEN???
Turing: O-okay okay, settle down darling, I'm actually here to see that kaiju actor's new show.
Yuma: ...oh. I was going to lend you my super limited edition copy of Amduscias's last public show. You can see it if you ever feel like it.
Turing: Do that somewhere else please. Anyways I had another reason to walk over here: meeting with the guildmaster I allied with this summer. (pulls out two free passes)
Turing: I suppose they didn't deliver to your place? ...you wouldn't go out even if they came? O-oh...well how about we go in together and say you're with me?

Yurakucho Opera House
Turing: Thanks for the invite, Oscar. I let myself in with that free pass you sent me.
Oscar: Oh my! Akihabara's technical artist and Ueno's Bisclavret! Welcome!
Yuma: ...?
Yuma: !?
Yuma: AAAAAA
Oscar: what
Yuma: I just saw Amduscias behind the set for a second! I have no more regrets in life!
Turing: Why don't you just go talk to him? Maybe you'll become friends.
Yuma: NO! Idol/idol fan line must never be crossed!
Turing: O-oh, pardon...I can never keep up with people who don't see themselves as human. That said, thank you for the free passes Oscar.
Oscar: No, I should be thanking you and your guild for taking care of Cipactli.
Turing: Oh in that case, why don't you answer some questions for me? What IS that underground space beneath the backstage? And why does time flow differently in there compared to outside?

Oscar: (stares)
Turing: The old moat in Yurakucho is different from the dungeons beneath Tokyo. Is it really Connected to this World? Does it have anything to do with that Sphinx boy you partnered up this event?
Oscar: Oh my god time flows differently down there??? Maybe we live in a lie since we can live in eternal youth on stage! So believe me when I say Sphinx and his guild aren't involved in this event, pretty please?
Turing: Oh okay, I know how much of a gentlemanly shyster you are.
Yuma: ...Turing.
Turing: Hmm?
Yuma: The Popol Vuh talks about that. Faith and clarity cease when myths disappear.
Turing: Where have I heard that title...?

Oscar: ...it's the Book of Counsel, the source of faith for Ixbalanque, one of the hero twins. It also shows the border of Myth and creation, one of the biggest literary results of people sharing faith.
Yuma: Oh, I ate that vegetable thing. I have magic DNA analyzing powers, so I know life systems aren't connected. It's in the past or future that myths don't have. That's why Cipactli could live, since no one has Myths there. Oh, no wait...there is just one Myth: the existence of Time.
Oscar: !!
Turing: ...excuse me Yuma, I've underestimated you. I thought you were just a figurehead. And something about bioscience superpowers...
Oscar: ...I'll correct you on one thing. Cipactli lives not just because of that place, but because he's become an actor. So now, he can live on stage too. An Infinite energy machine can't exist nowadays, but he found a place to live for himself in creative works.
Turing: Ohh. Another one of your lies?
Oscar: Nope! Fun fact, lies work on the same principle as negative numbers do! By which I mean, negative times a negative equals a positive. In this case, creative works are fiction and therefore lies, so adding in a lie there makes it true.
Turing: Okay I think that's enough meta philosphy for today. I have a show to watch!
Oscar: Aww, we stopping this interrogation already?
Turing: Gentlemanly behavioral principles! Want to watch with me, Yuma?
Yuma: ...let's talk about Amduscias after.

Backstage
Show time's almost on. Tons of applause!
Leib: Okay, time to shape up. You ready MC?
MC: Yep / Aren't you nervous? / Let's make it the best show ever!
---
(A) Leib: Cool. The others seem calmer than expected too.
(B) Leib: Well yeah, but it's not as bad as our first time ever.
(C) Leib. Yeah, guess so. I'm glad everyone else is less nervous than I expected.
---
Boogeyman: It's how it is for all of us. We aren't alone. Anything messes up, it's not just our fault, so we can be a little brave and put all of ourselves out there. Right?
Everyone agrees.
Macroich: Pre showtime huddle!
Hecate: Say something Cipactli!
Everyone looks at Cipactli. Cipactli dramatically clears his throat.
Cipactli: Well, I'm glad we're doing this again. There's a lot I want to say, but it's gonna be great becuase you guys are great! Let's do this!
MC: Yeah!
And so the curtain rises to what may be a long running future.
The End

Jurassic Summer Vacation Episode 6 Part 2 (Abridged)

Boogeyman: ...Macroich, MC. Who do you think you're going up against here? I see your hesitation. You really think you can beat me?
Cipactli: RAAAAH
Boogeyman sidesteps the attack!
Cipactli: You actually managed to dodge? Who are you!?
Boogeyman: You're strong, but that's all you have. You don't know the true terror we represent, and overcoming terror is how we make it to the end and survive.
Overwhelming aura!
Boogeyman: Macroich, MC, you two can tell how out of your league you are against me, right? Come back right now and I'll let you guys off the hook with just a little bit of PTSD.
MC: NO

Boogeyman: Hmph. Those mob soldiers we brought with us should be hunting down all the wyverns dinos right about now. Even if you somehow beat me, you didn't manage to save anything.
Beep beep!
Boogeyman: Oh look, the radio. It must be them.
Mob: HEEEELP (smacked)
Boogeyman: wait what
Up above
Leib: Surprise, Commander.
There's a bunch of wyverns dinos in the sky! And Leib and Hecate are riding on them!
Boogeyman: Oh, a doublecross. That explains it.

Leib and Hecate touch down.
Leib: I didn't doublecross you, but you do need a mental health break. You do know a doctor can overrule any officer depending on the diagnosis, right? And do you think you can win even with this many people against you?
Hecate: Commander, please order things to stop! I know now, and I think this world--
Boogeyman: ...you people actually think you have the advantage?
Boogeyman puts on his bag mask. This isn't part of the script.
Boogeyman: You could beat me, but the surface still won't stop. They'll just send more people, and people never see anyone who can't hurt them as equal. You want a miracle, then beat me!
MC: Dad...oh no / Commander! / (point sword)
Boogeyman: FIGHT ME
BATTLE START (more happens after)

Everyone is ganging up on Boogeyman, but Boogeyman is undeterred as he swings his chainsaw around and knocks down a lot of wyverns dinos.
Cipactli: Hands off my friends!
Boogeyman: You are so full of openings.
Cipactli: Oof, what's with him!?
Leib: Stay focused, I'll heal anyone who gets hurt!
Leib runs off to take care of the wyverns dinos.
Blue: squeak
Leib: Oh damn that's bad. Emergency aid!
Boogeyman: You're just prolonging their suffering.
Hecate: Leib, watch out!
Boogeyman: You should watch out too, Hecate. Whoo~!
Pow!

Macroich: Leib, Hecate! Ugh, you weren't commander for nothing!
Boogeyman: You still have time to turn back!
Stomach punch!
Macroich: oof (flump)
Boogeyman saunters up to MC and Cipactli.
Boogeyman: Sooo, you gonna come back to your senses if I chop down that dino king? Daddy is so sad you suddenly became naughty.
MC: OH MY GOD
Boogeyman: (smiles) Sit tight, Daddy has some...clean up to do. (revs chainsaw)
Cipactli: ...MC, I'm glad you fought with me. The time we spent together meant everything to me. When you go back, forget about me. Goodbye.
MC: (jump in to defend Cipactli)
MC gets cut up by the chainsaw!
Boogeyman: WHAT

Cipactli: What, MC!? Why'd you do that for me!? Wake up!
Boogeyman: Uhh...oh! Leib could--
Oh wait, he knocked out Leib.
Boogeyman: ...it's all my fault.
Cipactli: MC, come back! I'll trade my life for yours!
Dramatic stage darkening! Cipactli's fire aura shines.
Cipactli: Wake up!
Cipactli's fire aura spreads!
Cipactli: W-what!?
Cipactli's fire aura causes plants to suddenly grow!
Boogeyman: Regeneration!? That was actually down here!?

Cipactli's fire aura spread to people now.
Leib: ...ow, damn. Hecate, did you just heal me?
Hecate: No. I'm getting healed too... And now I'm sure all the bounty down here is brought about by the dino king. If all the surfacers come in, it'll get trampled down.
Macroich: Hey wait, is MC okay!?
MC: Yeah, somehow. Cipactli must've saved me...
Cipactli is lying on the ground. No response.
MC: No way...
Dramatic scene break! Show's going back on in a few minutes.

Macroich: Boogeyman, what the hell was that with the bag!?
Hecate: Yeah, you became even scarier than Cipactli!
Leib: You wanted to show people what's really scary after all the fuss about Cipactli being a kaiju, huh?
Boogeyman: Ha ha, correct. I figured I needed it if I need to go all out with my acting.
Cipactli: Not bad!
MC: Okay wow you're even scarier now / You killed it out there! / Just a little more guys!
It's almost over. No one's sad about it, just need to push on through to finish things.
Cipactli: Okay, let's hurry up. Macroich, Hecate, we'll be picking off with your scene.

Back to the show!
It's been days since the big battle, and the search party's ship is heading back up.
Hecate: Okay Macroich, you're reporting when we get back. Remember the story: we can't live down there because there's poison gas. We had lots of casualties including the commander, but we made it back safely.
Macroich: Aren't you going to report it? I suck at lying...
Hecate: Then you better get good at it! You're next in the chain of command, not me!
Hecate and Macroich have chosen to go back and hide the underground world's existence.
Hecate: Remember, I'm going to keep people from looking into the place. And then I'm gonna help research ways to clean the environment so this doesn't happen again, so I'll need to study the underground world's system.
Macroich: Damn, you're cool.
Hecate: Thanks, you're helping too.
Macroich: Right! Tell me wherever you need me!
And so the two went back.

Underground
Leib: So it turns out he just used too much energy and needed a nap.
Peaceful times. MC is fussing over Cipactli.
MC: Here you go! (feed Cipactli)
Cipactli: It's great! You're the best cook here, MC!
Leib: Surprise, I made that. Got any requests?
Cipactli: !? ...it tastes great because you fed me!
Leib: ...visiting hours are almost over. Don't overexert yourself, got it?

Leib walks outside and finds Boogeyman sitting outside.
Boogeyman: My baby hates me, weeeeh...
Leib: Ha ha, everyone up top would flip their shit if they saw you now.
Boogeyman: ...Leib, was I wrong? I was gonna dirty my hands because I wanted to give MC and the children a safe world.
Leib: Well, I get how you feel from the surface world conditions and your job responsibilities...but someone somewhere must be doing things wrong since we're all different people. (lights cig)
Boogeyman: Hey you can't smoke near MC! Secondhand smoke!
Leib: ...couldn't you just act more like a parent to MC directly? Then again, you also chose to stay here and abandoned all your positions and duties to stay with them as their parent so I guess they understand. It'll be a while though. 'cause you know, you jammed them with a chainsaw and all that.
Boogeyman: Oh no my baby hates me!

Leib smiles and walks to the lake.
Cipactli: Do I need to start calling him father-in-law now?
MC: Nah / He's not your dad or anything / what
---
(A) Boogeyman: GASP (sobs)
Cipactli: Oh look he heard you.
---
Cipactli: I want to be alone with you for now. I worked hard as king, so it's fine right?
MC: Fiiine / ...you're not faking it, right? / you cuddlebug you
Cipactli puts up some trees to hide him and MC. Boogeyman kicks them aside.
Boogeyman: MY BABY
Cipactli: GO HOME DAMMIT
The crowd laughs, and the show ends.

Audience panning shot!
Barguest: Oh Milady, you've done so well!
Barguest honks his nose. Christine hands him a handkerchief.
Barguest: Oh, sorry. I'll calm down soon.
Christine: It's fine. It was a wonderful show.
Behind the curtains
Cipactli: Whew, you guys really did well keeping up.
Macroich: Congrats on getting the courage to get on stage yourself, Cipactli.
Cipactli: Thanks for being there, you've been such an encouragement.
Macroich: Haha, thank you too. It's been a great time!
Cipactli whispers something to Macroich.
Macroich: Sure, I'll take you on any time!
Cipactli: Bold words. No mercy next time.

Cipactli goes to talk to Hecate next and offers a hug. She looks uncomfortable but accepts after a second.
Cipactli: You sure? I thought you hated this.
Hecate: It's just a friendly greeting between castmates, so it's fine.
Cipactli: ...okay. Your script was awesome.
Hecate: We all had a chance to change ourselves, so I'm up for writing another one some day. With even moar drama and excitement.
Cipactli: Christine's going to stop that. But it sounds fun, so I look forward to it.
Boogeyman's turn
Cipactli: Thanks for your support Boogeyman. I can keep going on as an actor because of it.
Boogeyman: Looking forward to your next work.
Cipactli: Right. Good luck in your teacher work, your students must be worried about you.
Boogeyman: Thanks. Wanna be one of them too?
Cipactli: Did you really just ask me to associate with tiny children???
Boogeyman: I think you'll be popular with them! But I'd be happy too.

Leib's turn now! Except he chooses to pat Cipactli on the head instead of hugging him.
Cipactli: What. You will regret this.
Leib: And who made me put in so much effort on this job?
Cipactli: Okay, true. But I'll be okay now, thanks to you.
Leib: Great. I had a good time actually.
And finally, MC's turn.
MC: Great job Cipactli / Let's hear it! / That all seemed long and short
Cipactli: I can't thank you enough. You're being here is why I could go on stage, and if I could, I'd like you to watch my shows forever...but you have your own life, so we can talk about this more some other time. So again, thank you for everything.
Lots of applause outside!
Hecate: Hey, they're calling! We gotta do the lining up and bowing thing!
Leib: You ready to greet the fans too? You sure seem popular now.
There's people yelling "marry me" at her out there. And other people yelling feelings at the cast, for that matter.
Hecate: UGH I was trying to ignore that! Except, now I can hear them saying the same things to you guys!
Boogeyman: U-uh, do I have to smile for this?
Cipactli: Ha ha, just be bold!
The curtain rises, and the crowd goes crazier. The party is holding hands, ready. The spotlight shines, even louder cheers, and the party bows to thunderous clapping. It's a new step forward for Cipactli.
To be continued in the epilogue!

Jurassic Summer Vacation Episode 6 Part 1 (Abridged)

It's the big day! Lots of people are coming to Yurakucho for Cipactli the Musical, partly for Cipactli and partly for the rest of the cast. Because wow they aren't career actors and they have their own fans too.
Yellow Mobster: Are there any tickets left? Even for standing room only?
Black Trooper: This isn't a one-time thing is it?
Christine: Sorry, all tickets have been reserved. There's going to be a live stream of the musical too though. Also I can't say anything about future plans of the musical, but maybe.
Guy A: OMG Christine! Can I have an autograph?
Christine: Oops, please be sure not to disturb the other patrons! Please ask the nearest staff member if you need help buying online viewing tickets. The Creators added virtual technology to the stream! Okay Barguest, time to close the--oh right, he's off today.
Christine: (Cipactli, I hope your message reaches the one you want to send it to. As someone who also can only be an actor, I'll cheer you on.)
The crowd gets excited!
Barong: Heyo, Christine! We'll handle the customers.
Amduscias: Yeah! I'll show you I'm more of a Yurakucho member now, Senpai!
The crowd starts focusing their attention on them.
Barong: No way we'd miss out on a once in a lifetime thing, right?
Amduscias: Yeah I wanna see too, but I heard Cipactli had someone producing for him. I wish I had someone producing for me like he did!
Christine: ...thanks you two. Shall we remind the crowds that Cipactli isn't our only star?

Inside
Barguest is turning around restlessly.
Kenta: Uncle, you should go to the bathroom now if you need to.
Barguest: !! Oh, it's not that. I'm just worried about whether it's okay for me to take time off.
Kenta: Aren't you here to support a friend? You should focus on the musical and tell them what you think after, then.
Barguest smiles and pats Kenta.
Christine: Excuse me, I'll be sitting next to you.
Barguest: What? Weren't you outside handling customers?
Christine: It'll be fine. Now let's see how my friend handles taking off an old mask and putting on a new one.

Hey look, other friends of the cast are here.
Beast Tamers!
Cu Sith: Wow I still can't believe Leib is going up on stage in front of so many people.
Alp: Good luck guys! I'm next!
Creators! Masanori! Oscar! Zhurong and Quantum!
Zhurong: Think Mr. Boogeyman will be okay? What if the stream cuts off?
Quantum: Of course he'll be nervous. But he'll be okay.
Balor: Cait Sith, can you see down there? Want a special seat on my shoulder? Ha ha.
Cait Sith: I'm good! I borrowed a blanket for times like these.
Arc: Itzamna, you helped out with this musical?
Itzamna: Yes. The 3D video presentation should surprise everyone.
Snow: Master Claude, I will also be watching to see how Lord Fergus's skills have held up.
Kengo: Macroich left Ikebukuro for THIS? What?
Seth: Wow this is a top class theater? I mean, this is nothing!
Kyuuma: I-is it cool for us to be here?
Honk! Show time soon!

Backstage
Cipactli: I'm nervous about standing in front of so many people in this outfit!
Hecate: Hello, first timer here. How do you think WE feel!? Keep your vibes down!
Cipactli: OH NO I CAN'T
Leib: God, chill.
Boogeyman: This is the true face of horror...!
MC: Damn / We can do it! / Macroich, help!
Macroich: Hey guys, it's cool! We're all here to help each other if it comes to it.
Leib: Cool, thanks. Passing the buck is my specialty.
Leib's hands are still a little shaky.
Leib: ...think there's time to step out for a smoke?
MC: Wow you're nervous too. Want me to help you relax?

Leib: You can be such a brat. What'd you expect when you stick a total amateur on stage?
Macroich: Nah, I think we're all cool. Huddle!
Group huddle!
Macroich: Ahh, Youth™! This might be the last time we get together for this show. Let's go all in and have no regrets! We're putting on the best show ever!
Hecate: ...right! Party at Cipactli's after!
Leib: I can't believe you're actually saying that. Welp, let's not make the party grub taste too awkward when all's said and done.
Boogeyman: Weird, I'm not shaky anymore. Maybe I'm getting into character now.
MC: Heads in the game, everyone! And then, party on Cipactli's dime!
Cipactli gets a tear in his eyes at how far everyone's come.
Cipactli: You guys--
Macroich: Come on, things are starting now, right?
Hecate: Let's get into it.
Cipactli: (blows nose) Show time!
Party: YEAH

Show time!
Boogeyman: What's this? What's this?~♪ There's color everywhere~♪
Boogeyman wipes off fruit juice off his face after kicking wyvern dino ass. Behold the power of creepy cuteness!
Boogeyman: I let some things fly in the air~♪ What's this? They'll lead me to my prize, I'll make a killing, come on man I'll be there~♪
Applause!
MC: He's did great!
Boogeyman: (comes back) oh gosh I did it somehow! Your turn next, Cipactli.
Cipactli: R-right. I'm gonna kill it...
MC starts moving in the transition. Cipactli does not.

MC: Cipactli? Oh no!
Cipactli: I-I...!
PTSD Flashbacks!
Wrestlers: MONSTER
Agents: KAIJU
Present
MC: Come on, let's go! I'll be there to help, and I won't leave a kaiju like you alone.
MC grabs Cipactli's hand. Cipactli squeezes back.
Friendship!
Cipactli steps forward!
Resuming the show
Cipactli: ...you awake? You can keep relaxing.

Later
Cipactli: I'll kill you and string up your corpse for them to see!
Cipactli swings down!
MC: ...I'm sorry / (close your eyes) / (keep resisting)
...
Cipactli lets go of MC, crying.
Cipactli: Why? ...Why can't I do it? I... I've already fallen in love with you!
MC: (hug Cipactli) / (wipe off Cipactli's tears) / (bring your cheek to Cipactli's)
Cipactli: I knew we'd all die if I were like this, but...! MC, just kill me if you came to trick me!
MC: No. I love you too.
Cipactli hugs MC hard.

Everyone feared Cipactli and his shining gas breath. Getting near him was liable to kill you. But...
Christine: ...maybe that was true in El Dorado.
Everyone watching is getting totally into this and supports Cipactli!
Oscar: You've all heard of the fourth wall, but how many of you heard of the fifth wall?
Insert explanation of the concept of the fourth wall.
Oscar: The world's a comedy if you look at it from a long shot. Charlie Chaplin reference! So with this much difference from Cipactli's tragedy, it gets accepted. Masanori, big reveal time!
Masanori: Propaganda is our specialty. We've learned a bit about video editing and circulation, and this is thanks for letting us see how things work on the back end for pros.
Oscar: Also we have living disaster prevention pros just in case!
Pazuzu and Hastur are here. The theater is currently the safest place in case of a kaiju rampage.
Oscar: We Entertainers could never have gotten all this together on our own. I really have to thank that famous and crazy reckless person for everything after all this.
MC: ...you're doing great. No one's gonna call you a kaiju ever again.
Cipactli barely nods. The event cast knows his tears are real.

Moving on!
Cipactli: Get them!
Battle between the wyverns dinos and search team!
MC: Nooo, stop fighting!
Ranger A: Shut up traitor!
Ranger B: Conquer the world of endless energy for humanity!
MC: Sorry... solar plexus strike! / wait what's that about endless
Cipactli: ...MC? I'm glad you're here, but don't force yourself. I know it's hard to fight against your old friends but--
MC: We're staying together, for better or worse. Anyways, there's something else...
The battle is starting to slide against the wyverns dinos because they never really had to fight before! Then Macroich steps up.
MC: Captain... / Macroich! / We have to stop him!
Cipactli: ...stand back, I'll take him.

MC steps back and Cipactli steps forward. Macroich looks at MC.
Macroich: ...so you really did turn against us.
MC: Yeah / I can explain / What's your take?
Macroich: Good! It's because we go in different ways that we're living. We're going down different paths, and we'll both be more likely to live for it.
Macroich smiles. Fans in the crowd go wild.
Macroich: If anything really is infinite in the world, it'd be the results of how we lived. We pick things that don't exist here, and we reach somewhere new.
Cipactli: Hmph. You got guts to ignore me standing in front of you.
Macroich: Oh, whoops. Nice to meet you, king. I'm MC's friend Macroich!
Cipactli: ...okay. Turn around and leave right now, and you can escape with your life.

Macroich points his sword at Cipactli. Cipactli glares.
Cipactli: Behold the differences in our power scales!
Macroich: Then lemme tell you a story bigger than yourself! When I'm done, no one will ever know you or MC were here!
Epic fight scene! Cipactli starts giving off glowing blue fire energy!
Macroich: Whoa, you're huge!
Cipactli: Learn what true fear is!
Macroich: I haven't gone all out yet! Take this!
BOOM
Macroich seems to be having fun in all this. So is Cipactli in a bit later.
MC: Damn...
Cipactli: Heh, I won't be afraid. There's surfacers as strong as you?
Macroich: Like me, yeah. But not Exactly As Strong As Me. There's only one of all of us, including you. Which is why I'm glad to fight you!
Cipactli: ...huh. You think we're the only one of ourselves too, MC?
MC: Maybe. If not, I just never met them.

Cipactli: ...oh.
Macroich watches Cipactli glance at MC, then decides to disengage by stabbing his swords down.
Macroich: Yeah, it's why the underground world needs to be hidden from the surface world. But Commander Boogeyman, MC's dad would disagree with that.
Cipactli: ...why are you stopping?
Macroich: Ha ha, sorry. I was already planning on doing this. Based on all my experiences, this underground world doesn't fit in with society's rules. Where does that infinite energy come from? We need to exchange info, though we might have to fight afterwards again. So I came to talk, but then I got all itchy to fight again.
Cipactli: So you weren't going all out? What if you had hurt me then?
Macroich: Then I'd just take MC back. I can't let them stay with you if you couldn't beat me!
MC: Sorry he's just like that, please understand.

Cipactli: Are you all violent freaks up there!?
Macroich: Hey, you had fun too! I'm thinking of asking for another go, actually!
Cipactli: Didn't you just say you came to talk!?
Macroich: I remembered! But first, I need to ask MC something.
Macroich turns to MC and looks serious.
Macroich: ...you can't go back if you choose to stay here. And there will be people fighting against you if you choose that. Can you bring yourself to take down your own family?
MC: Yes / No, but I haven't given up on talking it out
Macroich: ...okay. I'll help, just like I was planning to!
Cipactli: You surfacers are liars!
Macroich: Ha ha, MC's a surfacer too. I swear I'm telling the truth on my swords! And we aren't the only ones trying to save this place. It was his idea originally.

Elsewhere
Leib: We have to hurry, Hecate!
Hecate: W-wait, are you really bailing out? What about the hurt soldiers?
Leib: ...the fighting will never end if I stayed to heal them all. Besides, they know good enough first aid and it's convenient for me if they sit things out until it's all done and dusted.
Leib's headed for the front lines.
Hecate: The commander will have your head for this...
Leib: Pfffft, who cares about rank? And I have triage to get to. Anyways, you sure you wanna follow me? You're gonna get in deep if you do.
Hecate: ...I don't know, but I want to try doing something different this time.
Leib: Welp, make sure you go no regrets then! Let's go!
Leib and Hecate run along until they find the wyverns dinos!
Blue: oof
Leib: Damn, that's bad. I'll fix you!
The wyvern dino bites Leib on the shoulder!
Leib: ...ow, right. Sorry about your friends, but I came to help you guys, okay?
Hecate: Leib, are you okay!?
Leib pats the wyvern dino and starts patching it up.

Leib: Look at me now~♪ I've come over to help you~♪
Blue: chirp?
Leib: Just gimme a second~♪ I'll have you right as rain~♪
Blue: squeak?
Leib: I'll take care of that ache too~♪ Say goodbye to that pain~♪
Blue: cheep!
Leib: Cool, almost done!
Blue is all better now and flexes a wing to demonstrate! Then Blue starts licking Leib.
Leib: Don't sweat it, it's not as bad as what you had. Time to fix your friends.
Blue: (squeaky noises!)
Leib: You wanna help? Then go look nearby for anyone who can't move for me.

Hecate: ...wow, I still wasn't sure what to think about you and MC turning against our home until now. But now I'm sure we were doing things wrong. We should stop things from getting worse here.
Leib: Yep. Help me out here.
Hecate starts helping Leib give aid.
Hecate: It's weird seeing you work so hard. Why do you act so lazy usually?
Leib: Ha ha, to make people wonder if I'm actually a good guy when I do this. Would you believe that?
Hecate: ...oh, you dodged the question, huh? Well you can tell me after it's all over if you feel like it.

Elsewhere
Macroich leads Cipactli and MC to Boogeyman.
Boogeyman: So you're here. I can't believe you fell for a total stranger like that.
Cipactli: Are you the guy I need to punch out to make everything stop?
Macroich: Watch out, he's strong.
MC: Commander... / (rock up) / I came to talk!
Boogeyman: We don't need to talk if you're standing on that side. How about I bag you two up and reeducate you guys on loyalty when we get back?
End of Episode Part

Jurassic Summer Vacation Episode 5 Part 2 (Abridged)

Flashback!
Oscar: So, how's acting treating you? The audience thinks you're great!
Macroich: Yeah I seem to be getting more cheers, thanks to the Entertainers' help!
Oscar: Think you'll find your answer here?
Macroich is a little hesitant. Oscar smiles at this.
Oscar: Take as long as you want. I'll set up the scripts. Play two lives, play a thousand lives, they're all fiction anyway! I still hope it helps your acting grow.
Macroich: I think they're great. Aren't they still something that came from you?
Oscar: But it's not eternal!
Macroich: Wow you're talking a lot today. I'm glad I got to see more of your true feelings!
Oscar makes a weird face.

Macroich: I know your scripts come to an end eventually, but that's why I came to Tokyo. There are things that come after the ending, and there are people who'll show me that dream.
Oscar: Are you talking about before or now? Didn't you used to throw parties all the time to make yourself feel less lonely?
Macroich: Ouch. But I'm sure I still had friends and loves who thought so back then.
Oscar thinks Macroich is thinking of other people when making references to old acquaintances.
Macroich: I believe you'll find someone like that someday.
Oscar: Pffft, maybe the day after never. This mask is staying ON.
Macroich: Maybe, maybe not. We are in Youth™ as long as we keep puzzling things through.
Oscar: Welp, go chase unreachable dreams on stage for me too for when it doesn't happen!

Present
Invasion of the Shadow Cipactlis!
Hecate: WHAT
Cipactli: Why do they look like me!? What's happening here!?
They came out of nowhere! There's at least 100 already, and now they're blocking the only exit!
Leib: Well somebody's trying to cause problems today.
Boogeyman: ...we have to get rid of them all by ourselves?
Turing: Unfortunately. Or else, we're stuck down here.

Elsewhere
Oscar is watching the chaos he caused with opera glasses.
Oscar: This is an original Urban Legend based on Cipactli, so they're guaranteed strong! It was hard getting this done since people don't usually think there'd be hundreds of gators living in Yurakucho's sewers, and I had to BS that all by myself! Which is why I brought in specialist help to make it happen.
Sphinx: I wouldn't have helped if I knew you were gonna do this!
Reiteration that the Shadow Cipactlis are made by a combo of Oscar and Sphinx's powers.
Oscar: Wanna join our troupe? There's records you've got a big flashy mask too. And you want people to keep playing with you forever, right? Wouldn't we have won if we were partnered up for the buddy off earlier?
Sphinx: I hate lies because they'll make games fall apart if they're included.
Oscar ...aww! This sucks.
Sphinx: Whatever. You can't expect me to hear the Urban Legend is attacking MC and the others and not--
Oscar points his artifact at Sphinx. Two Shadow Cipactlis grab him!
Oscar: So, how are they gonna handle this? None of the Creators were really combatants to start with. The Hakkenshi and golem maker are tough, but they can just be rushed down with numbers. Cipactli's strong, but he doesn't really want to use Monstrous Strength in public so...oh wait, here comes the heroic cavalry!

Back with everyone else
Macroich and MC run in!
MC: WHAT / I'd like a Cipactli to go please
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(C) Leib: Stop fucking around and help!
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Macroich: Okay so this is kinda bad. Watch my back? We better get in there before the people bad at fighting get hurt.
MC: Okay! / Yes Captain! / Like we're on stage?
Macroich: Okay, let me show you why Fergus Mac Roich can equal 700 men!
Macroich and MC start cutting in!
MC: ...is there actually less of them? / There's too many! / Macroich, at this rate...
The two of them keep fighting but things are still deadlocked! Also the Shadow Cipactlis are starting to mob MC.
MC: HELP THERE'S ONLY ONE OF ME

Oscar: Hmm! I guess the original is influencing this Urban Legend a lot. We're in Act 2 now, right? No wonder the Thunder of Tir na Nog captivated so many with his strength! They're still gonna go down if nothing changes though.
Macroich: Next! Come at me, weaklings! MC, can you keep going? Let's jump in deeper!
MC: Are you ENJOYING this!? / Yeah! / You're so reliable!
Macroich: So this might not be the best time, but I get the feeling that I'm shining! It's like I'm fighting next to the hero I admire!
He seems happy.
Boogeyman: Hmph. Guess I can't fall behind here. Who's next, whooo~?
Hecate: I can't let the musical we all worked hard on fall apart!
Cipactli watches Macroich and MC fight back to back.
Leib: Cipactli, we are under attack here!
Cipactli: Oh! Sorry I...never mind.
Cipactli was having a flashback of Tezcatlipoca and Quetzalcoatl fighting against himself. He was jealous of how they fought evenly. They invited him when they realized, but Cipactli always refused, afraid of his own strength.

Leib: If you're worried about hurting your friends, I can take care of that.
Cipactli: But I thought you hated using your power.
Leib: I call it my payback for everything I put onto MC and everyone. And since I'm using it for someone in the same boat as me, I'm not gonna complain.
Leib smiles. Cipactli smiles back.
Cipactli: Okay then, can you support me? I'll be a kaiju to protect my stage.
Leib: You're Cipactli to us, whatever you were back then.
Cipactli nods.
Leib: Go off then. MC and I will stop things if it gets hairy.
Cipactli runs towards Macroich and MC!
Cipactli: Let me join in!
Macroich: Cipactli! We were waiting for you!
MC: Thanks! / Let's fight together! / You are late, UGH
Cipactli: Destroy them all!
BATTLE START (more happens after)

Cipactli: Behold my true power!
SMASH
Macroich: Awesome! Wanna see who can defeat more faster?
Cipactli: Impressive courage. I'll show you that I have El Dorado's passion too!
Macroich and Cipactli: HAHAHAHA
MC: Wow they're having fun / I'm here too you know! / I'm not gonna lose!
Vapula: Itzamna, does the vapassion of El Dorado run in your veins too?
Itzamna: Haha, yes way back when--kidding. I never really went battle mad. I think he's a moderate or a reactionary...no, he's probably just happy to not have to hide his power anymore.
Cipactli is stomping like so many Urban Legends right now. Now their side is on the ropes.

Cipactli: What? I'm not that weak. I guess they're making up the difference with numbers!
Hecate: Couldn't you have done this earlier if you were so strong!?
Boogeyman: Ha ha, I see how rumors got out of hand with you now.
Cipactli: Oh, sorry...I always worried about how high my kaiju output should be...
Leib: What? Still? Just go all out already.
Macroich: Yeah, it's cool even on stage! I can handle it!
MC: You looked awesome! / I think you'll blow up even more / You're cool fighting too
Cipactli: ...oh, well if you think so MC.
Leib: Speaking of, the fake Cipactlis are oddly focused on MC for some reason.
Cipactli: YOU WILL NOT SHAME ME OVER WHAT THEY DO

The party laughs. Oscar's still watching.
Oscar: ...Cipactli took off his own mask and has been accepted by those around him. And the lonely Macroich has found a place to belong to. That's like something those of us who always wear masks can never do. Oh well, that's enough character development, time to stop the Urban Legend.
Oscar waves his artifact. The Shadow Cipactlis disappear!
FLASH
Weird glowing words float around Oscar!
Sphinx: Dammit you better stop this shit! My job was to help spread that Urban Legend, and now that that's done you can't complain about what I'll do next!
Oscar doesn't seem surprised about Sphinx sealing him in a barrier.

Oscar: Woe is me! I just thought Cipactli was better off keeping his Imix persona! What if the audience scars him so bad he never steps foot on stage again? I did it all for him!
Sphinx: What third rate soap opera are you quoting? I'm not falling for that! But I did kinda think Cipactli might quit the Entertainers if he gave up that mask. Were you afraid of losing him?
Oscar is smiling for some surprising reason.
Oscar: Oh I thought that, for sure.
Sphinx: Whatever you really think, you're staying there. I'm not letting you mess up their musical. And actually, you better give up. You can't get out of there until you answer what Tokyo's Mothman's true identity is anyw--
Oscar: Mothman is [REDACTED].
Barrier break!

Sphinx: WHAT
Oscar: Too bad for you, you never give impossible riddles. You could have actually sealed me if you did. And I'd probably be stuck if you didn't pick my specialty Urban Legends for a riddle topic.
Sphinx writes in his book to create another barrier!
Sphinx: Whew, I'm glad I prepared that riddle I meant for Masanori and Turing. This one's a mystery! A locked room murder mystery about that creepy student prosecutor and his friend! Take that!
Oscar doesn't seem bothered at all.
Oscar: Welp, I give up! How about we spend some quality time together?
Sphinx: What? At least pretend to think about it some more!
Oscar: Nah, you didn't even need to pull this one on me. I wasn't going to cause any more problems on purpose for them. I just wanted to give Cipactli a little push to get on stage!

Sphinx: ...then why were you pretending to stop the musical?
Oscar: To make all this over here happen! You normally put in an escape button to your barriers, but did you make one for this one?
Oscar starts creeping on Sphinx. Sphinx steps back.
Sphinx: STAY BACK
Oscar: That's a funny thing to say to someone you sealed in with yourself. I've been wanting to write something themed around you. How about I just call it "Sphinx"? Or "The Unpuzzled Sphinx"? So many things to ask, so many things to know! Care to show me~?
Sphinx: I NEED AN ADULT
But no one can hear Sphinx through his barrier...

Back with everyone else
Itzamna: Well, since we all seem to be okay and no more of those fake Cipactlis are appearing, how about we all go home now?
Arachne: Hey where'd Sphinx go? He was here earlier.
Turing: Oh he's whimsical like a cat too. I'm sure he'll be fine.
Masanori: What do you mean by "too"!? I am nyot...I mean, not a cat!
The Creators are getting ready to leave.
Vapula: Okay, time to go. Looking forward to the big vaperformance!
Leanan Sidhe: Break a leg!

The party's all that's left, so they decide to finish up things.
Cipactli: ...let's rehearse from the next scene!
Boogeyman: I'm worried I'll forget my lines, so I bet I'll be more nervous on the big day.
Hecate: I-i-it'll be okay! We practiced so much already!
Leib: Yeah, sure. Take a deep breath, Shaky.
Hecate: How can you not be nervous, Leib!?
Leib: How would it help?
Hecate and Boogeyman look at each other in surprise.
Hecate: Oh my god, Boogeyman! A real "Whatever" type from the rumors!
Boogeyman: A legendary being who slacks off most of the time but can pull off anything when the chips are down!
Leib: Are you guys really nervous if you have the time to treat me like some weird animal?
Hecate: It's different! Oh no I'm getting palpations again.
Cipactli: Stop the comedy act, we have to focus.
Macroich: Yeah! Full steam ahead on the rehearsal!

MC: Hey Macroich? You never did answer that question from earlier.
Macroich puts a finger on MC's mouth to shush them.
Macroich: You know what? How about I tell you after it's all over? If I tell you now, I'm worried you'll keep thinking about it during practice.
MC: ...alright then.
Macroich: It's a promise! Now let's keep at it a little more!
Cipactli: Stop whispering so close to each other! If you have that much energy to spare, I can go all out on you in the fight scene like you wanted Macroich.
Macroich: Awesome!
Home stretch! And wow time flies fast, Judgment Day cometh.
End of Episode

Jurassic Summer Vacation Episode 5 Part 1 (Abridged)

More rehearsing! MC goes right up to Boogeyman to argue against the invasion plot.
MC: No invasion! We can communicate and try something else!
Boogeyman: No, invasion is the only option. Say we go the peaceful route now. Can things stay peaceful forever?
MC: Um, no but the other side is people living their lives too!
Boogeyman: So are we. And if we fail, what are we supposed to do with the people living in an air polluted hellhole on the surface? Now go to the medbay. You'll drag morale down if you come along like this.
Later
Boogeyman: And now I'm putting you in jail. I'm your dad, but this still sucks. (leaves)
MC: Oh no!
Hallway
Boogeyman takes out a pendant with a picture of MC in it and looks at it sadly.
Leib: Damn, you actually have parental affection Mr. Souless Monster?
Boogeyman: ...ruuuude. You could have said something earlier if you were here.
Leib: Aren't you going to hear them out? You know they aren't trying to be difficult.
Boogeyman: Professional duty. I gotta do it even if my own child hates me for it.
Leib looks sad.

Later
Hecate brought food to MC.
Hecate: ...why'd you rebel? You know how strict he is.
MC: Because we're in the wrong. / Did you know, Hecate?
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(C) Hecate: I knew... I see things as someone who's always on the sideline.
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Hecate: I have opinions on what's happening too, but we have a duty to our mission...how'd you go so hard in after meeting someone who went in a slightly different direction in life!?
MC: ...sorry. / oh, you knew / I'm not getting swept up in my emotions
Hecate: Anyone who went to save you would notice. You weren't mistreated and you could run away whenever, but...
Hecate looks hurt.
Hecate: Your father should know too. His taking you off the mission is his kindness, but everyone knows how you can't go against your heart. (unlocks MC's cell)
MC: ...thanks / sorry Hecate / On no, what about you now Hecate!?
Hecate: Oh I'll just tell them you threatened me when I brought you food. Like, what's it matter at this point after you turned on the mission? Now go out through the back, no one should see you this time of day.
MC: Thanks so much. (steels determination) I'm coming, Cipactli!

Later
Hecate cries and watches MC leave.
Hecate: Be brave, wanderin' star♪ Push past the fears, wipe away the tears♪ Someone's waiting for you♪
Hecate wipes her face off and continues watching MC until they disappear.
Hecate: Go on, shinin' star♪ I've been left behind, but I don't really mind♪ I was always watching you♪
Hecate sits down to cry. Someone offers a tissue.
Macroich: ...wipe up, or everyone will figure out what happened.
Hecate: What does it matter anymore?
Macroich: Then why didn't you stop them?
Hecate: I've always been that dog sitting there watching people move on. But...I don't want them to feel the same regrets I did!
Macroich looks surprised for a second.
Macroich: So you chose not to choose...I think that's a good Youth™ experience.
Hecate: what
Macroich: I could never do that...you're amazing. MC'd be jealous. If they ever come back, I'm gonna yell SO much!

Elsewhere
MC finds Cipactli!
MC: Cipactli! Listen, I--
Cipactli: How dare you come back after what your friends did! I'm not falling for your tricks to take my head! (grabs MC by the neck)
MC: o-oof... / no wait, listen! / (stare)
Cipactli: How about I strangle you and show your corpse!? (swings claws)
MC: ...sorry / (closes eyes) / (look defiant)
...
Cipactli stops at the last second.
Cipactli: ...I can't do it. Why? I told myself I would when I saw you again...I already love you!
MC: (hug) / (wipe Cipactli's tears) / (press your cheek against Cipactli's)
Cipactli: I knew we'd all die if I were like this, but...! MC, just kill me if you came to trick me!
MC: No. I love you too.
Cipactli looks surprised, then hugs MC. Eventually MC suggests running away together since the search team is strong, especially Boogeyman. Cipactli refuses.
Cipactli: There's nowhere to run, even down here. If he threatens this place, then fighting and winning is the only option...will you fight with me?
MC: Yeah / Together / (nod hesitantly)

Cipactli starts gathering forces and acts like a dignified king compared to how he was before.
Cipactli: ...you worried?
MC: Nah, I was thinking you looked cool / A little / I'm okay
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(A) Cipactli: It must be because of you being here.
(BC) Cipactli: It's fine. We'll win because you're with us.
---
Cipactli gives a quick kiss, then stands in front of the wyverns dinos and yells.

Cut!
Masanori: Impressive acting. And such interesting themes. The invasions and limits of morality, betrayal of friends...I should show this to Yoshito. Are tickets still on sale?
Turing: Good day, love! Saw the news, thought you'd be down in the dumps, but I'm glad to see you're keeping a stiff upper lip and working on. I'm always interested in the monstrous side of the cast in these stories so how--oh wait I shouldn't ask. I'll be watching from the front row!
Vapula: Hehe, I'm vapleased to have people see our work come together!
Arachne: I know, right? My outfits are kicking ass out there!
Vapula: MC, don't forget we're out there too, okay?
The Creators are here partly out of concern for Cipactli and partly for work on the musical. No problems, so everything's going fine.
Leanan Sidhe: Wow Hecate, you're way better than before! ...but are you sure you wouldn't rather make your character's story go the way you want to be?
Hecate: I thought about it, but then it'd just be wish fulfillment. That's not the message I want to send and want people to learn.
Leanan smiles at this.

Itzamna: ...I never thought I'd see you like that again, Cipactli. I'm glad you went through a good change. I'm sorry you went through such a bad time back then.
Cipactli: Stop bringing old news back. We're here now, aren't we?
Itzamna: True. How about I bring you to a good restaurant after the musical is done and things slow down? We've got a lot to talk about regarding Tokyo and El Dorado.
Oh hey Oscar's advising today too.
Sphinx: The big show should be fine then, right?
Oscar: Oh, yeah, people in show biz would totally say it's all good!
Oscar: (Hmm...seems like Cipactli can't switch personas on the fly, which is kinda bad for an Entertainer. Maybe I should step in and help him out with that.)
Sphinx: Evil plotter spotted.
Oscar: Ruuude! I'm just worried about Imix as an actor! Who knows if people will accept him after he shows his true self? If no one sees a point in watching him, he won't be accepted and it'd be the end of his career.
Oscar starts whispering to Sphinx.
Sphinx: ...so are you gonna tell me why you need me to help you with That One Thing yet?
Oscar: You're a smart cookie. I bet you figured it out already.
Sphinx: Stop being a ham. You're supposed to give an answer in mystery solving!
Oscar: Aww come on, I'm a theater boy, okay? I just want to be sure he knows the plot. Oscar's bizarre adventures, continuing soon!

Later
Macroich is staring at the water's horizon by himself.
MC: Huh, weird of him to not be partying it up. (talks to him)
Macroich: Huh? What's up? Came to feel the breeze?
MC: Came to ask you that. (sit next to him)
Macroich: Oh, I was just thinking about how showtime is soon and how we all probably won't be meeting up again afterwards. Cipactli and I are the only actors here and all.
Yeah everyone's been so busy no one's talked about what comes next. MC is Cipactli's Tamer for now, but what about after?
Macroich: Training with my kendo club team for competitions was Youth™, but so is rehearsing and playing with you guys. Reminds me of my time in Bukuro! The theater group is more tightknit, but the higher sense of professionalism is good too.
MC: That reminds me, why DID you become an actor? You said you'd tell me.

Macroich: Oh right. Oh, I didn't forget or anything. I've just been enjoying things so I couldn't find a good time to bring it up!
Macroich takes a breath.
Macroich: To be honest, there was a short time where there was talks of me being an action star tutor. (poses with his weapons)
Macroich: The life stories the actors played out were so cool! So I got interested in being one myself, and Oscar picked me up. It's one reason I went this way.
MC: So, there's more then? / You could've said so earlier. / Oscar picked you up!?
Macroich: (nods) So what do you think of me on stage? I'm doing okay, but not as good as Christine or Cipactli.
MC: Good / Hey hot stuff! / what?
(A) Macroich looks happy.
(BC) Macroich looks conflicted.

Macroich backstory time!
Macroich was a man of many loves, all serious according to him. However there's only one of him, and one person just isn't enough to satisfy them all. That was his role and fate as the holder of the two handed artifact, and everyone knows you can't have everything if you try to catch everything.
Macroich: ...I couldn't be number one for anyone, couldn't pick a partner for life.
Then one day, Macroich met Flidais. She had pretty hair and magical cattle, and she was one of the few who could keep up with Macroich.
Macroich: We were like soulmates! Except it didn't last long.
Queen Medb was jealous of them, and she issued a battle challenge that ended with him and Flidais going their separate ways.
Macroich: Medb didn't love me the most, and I guess her husband Aillil was the same to her. She was just mad at having something hers under threat of being taken by someone else. I was still happy though, since love comes in many forms. But back to my acting reasons! I remembered Medb and thought, what if I tried sharing myself with everyone who loved me?
MC: wait you wanted the audience to say they love you? / WHORE / yeah acting suits you

Macroich: Yep, but I still worried. When the end came, I didn't have anyone who really loved me. So I became an actor hoping to choose and be chosen by just one person.
Macroich looks firmly at MC.
Macroich: I carried my regrets from my home world, and they got stronger when coming here. Like, what if I had the status to protect Flidais? Or what if I had the charm that Medb would only want me? I can't answer that now, but I hope I can get to the point where I can choose at least. Can't and won't are close but different, like he said.
Flashback!
Oscar: Oh yeah, you couldn't choose back then. What your role lacks is the ability to make your own choice. Then again, who says you can choose who to fall in love with when it happens? Anyways, you need a different role and to try living a life not yours.
Macroich and Oscar barely met before they started talking about deeper things since Oscar seems strangely familiar to Macroich.
Oscar: Wanna try being an actor? It's the most meaningful thing for us! Also as long as you're in a story and a dream, youth can go on forever! That sounds just like how things are for people from Tir na Nog!
Macroich: Thanks, but I'm not that good with words.
Oscar: Pffft, like I need an actor who only reads the script summary. And we don't have hams who fall apart that quick. Give it a go! Dunno if it'll help, but being a star can't be that bad. It'll be your Cinderella story!
Macroich: Why go so far for me? We barely met.
Oscar: Eh, I feel we're of similar vibes I guess. If you want, I can have someone acting like you while you're off acting!

And so Macroich started his acting career.
Macroich: Christine, what do you look for when you have someone you love but can't have?
Christine: Hmm, I think I know why you're asking but I unfortunately don't have the answer you want. You're a big star! I don't think you need to worry about that.
Macroich: But there's so many hot people in Tokyo!
Christine: There's many kinds of appeal, maybe more than there are roles. You aren't going to try on all of them, are you? Not even the god of a thousand faces could do that.
Macroich nods.
Christine: ...as someone who lives only on stage, I'm cheering your choice on.
Macroich: Thanks! And thanks for your acting guidance!
Christine: Right. Also don't ask anyone else that question, you might cause misunderstandings.
Too late.
Blue Streamer: OH MY GOD DOES MACROICH LIKE ME!?
Black Streamer: No way, he asked me the same question! He loves ME!
Christine: ...try not to get taken on a nice boat.

Present
Macroich: ...MC, what do you want from the one you love? Can you say you love them with your whole heart no matter who they are?
MC: uhh...
BOOM
Macroich: What!? That came from the rehearsal area!
Yelling and fighting noises!
Macroich: We gotta go!
End of Episode Part