Rexer: Hey MC. Sleep well?
MC: Yep! Morning. / Not really...
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(AB) Rexer: Yeah, the beds are awesome. I know it's work, but traveling's nice sometimes. And it's good to relax off camera. Welp, let's do our best today!
(C) Rexer: Really? We're hiking today, so don't push yourself too hard. If you can't sleep again, come by my room and we can play some games.
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Ryusei and Hitomi come over to the hotel lobby too.
Hitomi: Morning, guys!
Ryusei: Hey! Today's perfect for a run!
Rexer: Oh hey. Got an early work question: how are we filming today?
Hitomi: Yeah, we can't talk like this once we're on. What do we do?
Ryusei: Ganran's coming soon, so should we head out when he gets here?
Hitomi: Maybe we should check out the village first? We didn't get to look around much yesterday.
Rexer: I'm down for exploring town. More entertaining for the viewers!
Ryusei: Okay I'm in! Afterwards we can suggest to Ganran that we head over.
Hitomi: Yay, I want to see the stores! That okay, MC?
MC: Sure!
And then the party goes outside.
A space dwarf is coming over this way! The space dwarf waves.
Ganran: Hey guys! Cool hotel, huh?
Hitomi: Yeah, the view was great!
Ryusei: It was great for relaxing!
Rexer: Morning Ganran. Gotta talk...
Ganran: Oh what's up?
One explanation later
Ganran: Oh sure! I was planning to show you guys around town! Ask me if there's anywhere you wanna go!
Rexer: Cool! Okay, today is the day...
Rexer fist pumps to himself.
Ryusei: Hm?
Thinking Ryusei.
MC: Something up, Ryusei?
Ryusei: Oh, not much. Rexer seems to be on edge for some reason? It's probably nothing!
Ryusei walks over to Ganran.
Ryusei: Okay, let's get streaming!
Hitomi: Right! MC, camera!
Showtime!
Rexer: Okay guys, let's go Day 2!
Ryusei: First off, a visit to town!
Hitomi: Yeah, let's check out the festival Ganran!
Ganran: Okay!
Nice smells among the stalls.
Hitomi: So many new kinds of sweets here!
Rexer: Is that...chocolate covered fruit?
Ganran: Kind of! We crush the fruit, then sweeten it up. Like Earth chocolate! Also we bury fruits to dry them out. Have a taste!
Ryusei: Wow. Don't mind if I do!
Hitomi: Ooh, sweet!
Rexer: Goes great with the sour sauce! And what's this...?
Ganran: Meat with space chocolate sauce!
Ryusei: wait what
Lots of expressions for the camera.
MC: Looking good, Rexer! I guess he loosened up?
MC remembers what Ryusei said earlier. Rexer seems fine though.
Ryusei: Okay, that was a lot of food!
Hitomi: Good thing we have a hike after this!
Rexer: Let's check that store nex--
Rexer bumps into a kid as he turns a corner!
???: Ow!
Rexer: Oh, sorry! You okay...?
Rexer gently pulls the kid back up.
Boy A: Yeah, sorry...oh wait, you're the guys looking for the rock cacao yesterday!
Ryusei: Oh it's you again! Thanks!
Hitomi: Yeah, we were able to finish our mission thanks to you!
Boy A: Oh, hehe... are you guys going out to look for the rock cacao today?
Ryusei: Yeah, we're gonna make the Phantom Chocolate.
Boy A: ...can I come with?
Hitomi: ...I don't think we can since we're filming.
Ryusei: Did you want to eat some Phantom Chocolate or something, kid?
Boy A: Well...the chocolate...connects you with someone.
Shy boy.
MC: what / wait, I heard about that on Earth!
Hitomi: Oh yeah, if you make chocolate with it and give it to someone, you'll be together forever!
Rexer: Oh, I guess that story got over here too?
Boy A: ...you'd laugh if I said I believed in it.
Hitomi: No way, I think it's wonderful!
Ryusei: Yeah, we won't. So, got any more details?
Boy A: ...if you make the chocolate together with someone, you'll always be connected because the rock cacao is so cook with. I heard on Earth you give chocolate to someone you like, and there's someone I want to give it to, so...
Ganran: ...sorry kid, we can't bring you along.
Ganran tries breaking the news gently.
Ganran: You wanna climb a mountain, you gotta be ready. Can't take you there when you could get hurt bad. Plus they got their Earth show to do. You get it?
Boy A: ...right, sorry.
Rexer: You'll find some rock cacao one day.
Boy A: ...thanks, but it's okay. The connected forever thing is a fairy tale anyways. Who would ever like someone like me anyways?
Ryusei: !!
Flashback!
Ryusei: How could someone as depressing as me make it anyways?
Present
Ryusei: But...
Ryusei can't bring himself to continue.
Boy A: You guys are cool. You're brave enough to go looking for the rock cacao and saying how you feel. Good luck. (runs off)
Hitomi: It's too bad, but we'll make it up for him. Right Ryusei?
Ryusei: Huh? Oh, right! Well, how about we get going soon?
Rexer: Yeah!
MC: Okay, let's go!
Ganran: Cool! So the path's super rocky, so don't trip. But I guess as heroes you'll be fine! MC, you be careful too. Let's go!
Hitomi: Yeah!
Ganran and Hitomi take the lead as the party heads out.
Ryusei: ...alright then!
Ryusei seems determined.
Rexer: Well, kid seemed fine but I still shouldn't be walking into people. I gotta do better. If Dad were here...
Title Card: I'm Not Sure if This is the Future or a Dream
Party's at the volcano foothills looking for the rock cacao!
Ganran: Lemme know if you guys get tired.
Rexer: Thanks, but we're heroes!
Ryusei: I can hike this in my sleep!
Ganran: Ha, nice! You good, Hitomi?
Hitomi: Yes, I practice dancing a lot myself! Idols can do physical work! And I'm pretty strong too. (fans self) Isn't it hot here though?
Ambient temperature's hotter around here.
Ryusei: Yeah, it's making me sweat.
Rexer: Kinda feels like a rock sauna here...
Hitomi: Ganran, you okay carrying all that stuff in this heat? I can help!
Rexer: Us too.
Ganran: Thanks, but I do this all the time!
Ganran waves as he carries several peoples' worth of digging gear.
Ganran: Aww yeah, this heat's good for training!
MC: is he into this
Ganran: What you can deal with today that you couldn't deal with yesterday means you've grown, right? Which is awesome! Bet I can take more than you.
Rexer: I'm a gamer but I kinda get how you feel. Feels good beating a boss or stage you couldn't before.
Ryusei: Just like working out! Going all out to surpass your limits!
Ganran: Ooh, maybe I should work out to build endurance... hm?
Suddenly a fork in the road! Also there's two signboards and a guy waiting there.
MC: welp
Rexer: Uh, guys?
Hitomi: Sus. He must be here to cause problems!
Ryusei: Ooh, I wonder what's gonna happen?
Blue checks the party, then steps forward.
Blue: Neo Talents presents.... QUIZ TIME!
Party: WHAT
Ganran: Ooh, something for you guys! Okay, stepping back now.
MC: Okay, it's TV time!
Blue: In this quiz, we're gonna see how well you guys know each other! Take the path that corresponds to your answer. If you're right, you move on. If you're wrong...
Rexer: ...then what?
Blue: You have to jump into a hot spring that's down that path.
Party: WHAT
Blue: That's why we reserved the whole mountain! Kids, don't jump into hot springs at home, mkay.
Hitomi: B-but my hair will get wet!
Blue: Alas, the show must go on. Anyways the heat will dry it out soon. Okay, let's go! Question one is about Rexer! Hitomi, what's his team's name?
Hitomi: W-what!?
Ryusei: Good luck, Hitomi!
Rexer: Oh, the name's on my--
Blue: No giving hints, you two!
Hitomi: Uhhhh, does that mean I can ask MC for help?
Blue: Hmm...okay, we'll allow it!
MC: WHAT / Okay! / uhhhh
Hitomi: Okay, we'll be fine with your help! I'll just take whichever path you pick!
Blue: Okay, what's your answer?
Hitomi: R-right! MC, which way?
Determined Hitomi. MC points the way!
Hitomi: Okay, here I go!
MC: μ-Hyperions / The GOAT Gamers
(A) Hitomi: Yes, I didn't get wet! Thanks MC!
Rexer: Yep, that's right! We picked it to mean going higher even if only by a microbit! Cool, huh?
(B) Hitomi: (splash) Oh no! ...well the water's not too bad. Don't worry about it MC, we'll do better next time!
Rexer: Hitomi, you okay!? Also I'm on μ-Hyperions.
Ryusei: Here's a towel, Hitomi. Time to go the other way.
The party heads forward to another fork and quiz section.
Ganran: Ha! Okay, who's next?
Blue: Okay, question two! Ryusei, what's Hitomi's favorite food?
Ryusei: Oh, my turn? Hey, MC do you know?
Ryusei starts jogging as MC points the way.
Ryusei: Okay, this one!
MC: Strawberry shortcake / beef jerky
(A) Ryusei: Aww yeah! Hitomi's happily mentioned filming at sweets shops before. Thanks MC!
Hitomi: Strawberry shortcakes are delicious! (also I love beef jerky too)
Rexer: did you just say something
Hitomi: Nope! Let's go!
(B) Ryusei: (splash) Oh no! Well, no worries MC. I thought that too actually.
Hitomi: Idols love cute things! Also, can you guys come over?
Hitomi starts whispering.
Hitomi: okay so I DO love beef jerky but I have an image to uphold so don't tell!
Ryusei: Oh okay!
Rexer: O-okay then? Here, Ryusei. Got a towel for you.
Ryusei: Thanks! Alright, time to go the other way!
The party hits a third fork in the road!
Rexer: This again?
Blue: Alright, question three! What's Ryusei most proud of, Rexer?
Rexer: My turn, huh? Well... three for three then. Which way, MC?
Rexer runs right towards MC's answer!
Rexer: HERE WE GOOOO
MC: His fancy workout equipment / His sports swimsuit collection
(A) Rexer: Yes, thanks MC! Also you have sports swimsuits?
Ryusei: Yep! Gotta make an impression in contests! I have a whole room's worth of them!
Hitomi: Whoooa!
(B) Rexer: (splash) Oh god it's getting under my clothes! Don't worry about it, MC, we'll get the next one!
Ryusei: Well I DO wear those in competitive sports games. Looking them up and buying new ones is fun!
Hitomi: It's just like my buying new clothes for new songs! Let's go shopping next time, Rexer! And here's a towel.
Rexer: Thanks! Alright, time to switch paths.
Ganran: Haha, okay guys I think this is the home stretch!
MC: oof, finally / Aww, already?
Blue approaches!
Blue: Congratulations! Feel any closer? Now look ahead!
Pretty rocks that look like gemstones in the ground.
Blue: One of our staff members just discovered a rock cacao vein!
Party: WHAT
Rexer: T-this isn't a trick, right?
Ryusei: Can't tell, but it does look legit...
Ganran: Oh it's real!
Blue: Well, the other staff has started digging! Think you can take any back, with the power of FRIENDSHIP?
Incoming mobs!
Rexer: ...I guess we're doing this!
Ryusei: Yep, time to fight for it!
Hitomi: Agreed!
Ganran: Okay, this sounds cool! Put me in, Boss!
Ganran runs up and waves at MC to start!
Blue: Wait, him too? ...well okay then!
Ganran: Haha, this will be fun!
MC: Here we go! (click)
MC puts the camera on autopilot while switching to Operator Mode and transforming the party!
Ryusei: Alrighty, let's get that first bit of rock cacao!
Hitomi: Cheer for us, everybody!
Ganran: Yeaaahhh!
Rexer: Starting the quest!
BATTLE START (more happens after)
Hitomi: Hear my song! Favored Song "Love Me, Hit Me"!
Bardic Inspiration applied to party!
Ganran: Wow, I feel stronger! Okay, Space Dwarf Smash!
Ganran creates an opening for Ryusei and Rexer!
Ryusei: Thanks guys! Okay Rexer, combo time!
Rexer: Right!
POW
Purple: oof!
Enemy team disengages!
MC: Yes, we win!
The party detransforms as MC hands out towels.
Rexer: Thanks MC, gg you guys!
Ryusei: Nice workout! I'm sweaty now. And I feel the burn in back, so it'll get even beefier!
Ganran: Haha, did you say that before when we fought too? Nice bod!
Ryusei: Thanks, I wanna make it even better!
Hitomi: How wonderful!
Ganran: On another note, wow Hitomi you're still clean after all that fighting and hiking.
Rexer: Actually yeah, wow.
Hitomi: An idol can't let her hairstyle get messed up~! (poses)
Ryusei: Before every battle, she pulls out a ton of hairspray and--
Hitomi: NOOOO you can't say that!
Ryusei: O-oh, sorry.
Hitomi: Okay be sure to cut that out! Anyways, rock cacao!
Rock cacao's exposed but still mostly buried.
Ganran: Right, can't forget that. Mining time!
Ganran passes out pickaxes.
Ganran: Get to work. Also, the rock cacao is still rock hard but still be careful digging it out!
Rexer: Okay, I'll dig around it!
Ryusei: Upper back muscle time!
Rexer and Ryusei start digging.
Rexer: Okay, the ground's pretty hard...
Ganran: Haha, they don't call it rock cacao for nothing!
Hitomi: Can I try giving it a shot too?
Ryusei: Well okay, can you help over here?
Hitomi: Here I goooo!
Hitomi smashes the ground AND the pickaxe's edge!
MC: Nice! Almost there, Hitomi! / Oh no, the pickaxe!
(AB) Rexer: MC, you knew about this!?
Hitomi: Ah, I'm sorry Ganran! I'll be back with a new one!
Ganran: Uh. O-oh it's okay, I can buff that out! Wouldn't want anyone to get hurt on the way back! Besides, you almost got it!
The rock cacao is almost half out! It has a pretty shine.
MC: Oh my god!
Hitomi: Wooow...
Ryusei: It's like a jewel! I can't believe it's edible!
Rexer: Yep, that's a rare item alright!
Ganran: Right? Don't chip it as you dig it out!
Suddenly...!
Ryusei: ...uh guys, I have a favor to ask!
Later
Ryusei: Hey kid, wait a sec!
The party's back in town!
Boy A: Huh? What's up?
Ryusei: I was looking for you! Here you go.
Ryusei handed over the rock cacao.
Boy A: W-wait, what!? Really!?
Rexer: Ryusei said he wanted to give it to you and we were down with that!
Hitomi: Culture spreading! Go make some chocolate with it and give it to the one you love!
Ganran pats Boy A's shoulders.
Ganran: Good for you, kid!
Boy A: B-but didn't you guys spend all day looking for it?
Ryusei: ...remember earlier when you said "someone like me"?
Ryusei: I used to say the same thing all the time. I was depressing, weak, and hated looking at myself. Who would ever like me? But that's why I get how you feel a bit. It's scary trying to be brave.
Rexer: Ryusei...
Rexer seems slightly surprised, then starts thinking.
Ryusei: I used to be scared too. But I tried to be brave and change, and now I'm like this. Not bad, huh? Now I like who I am!
Ryusei smiles and holds Boy A's hand.
Ryusei: You can do it too. The cacao's just the first step, and you'll have to work at it. I hope whoever you give it to likes the chocolate you'll make!
Boy A looks surprised, but resolute.
Boy A: T-thanks...I'll try my best! So I can tell you guys I tried!
Hitomi: Aww.
Rexer: We'll be waiting!
Boy A waves and runs off.
Ryusei: ...sorry about giving it away after all that work.
Hitomi: We're here to spread the chocolate giving custom around and bring a little more love to the world, it's cool!
Rexer: Yeah, and I wanted to thank the village for their warm welcome anyways!
Ryusei: Hmm... I guess you're right! I think I can change more too now! Thanks everybody!
Ganran: Haha, yep! We can just find more tomorrow!
MC: Same! / Good scene / Okay, cutting!
And then MC turns the camera off.
Ganran: Okay, time to stop for the day! ...hm?
Surprise quake!
Hitomi: Whoa, that was surprising...
Rexer: Not too bad. Everyone okay?
Ryusei: I'm good. MC? ...yeah you seem fine.
Ganran: Meh, earthquakes are common around volcanoes. No biggie, probably! I'mma go to a natural sauna now. Wanna come with? We're famous for those!
Ryusei: Ooh, nice.
Rexer: Sure!
Hitomi: Sorry, I have a personal stream to do so I'll head back to the hotel first. Tell me how it is later!
Rexer: Oh okay. MC, you wanna come too?
MC: WHAT
End of Episode
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