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Audience AIt's almost showtime... Ah, I just can't wait! Tonight's masquerade on the ship!

Audience BI can't wait to see it with my own eyes either. The beautiful Ave Mujica...!

OblivionisWelcome, and thank you all for gracing us with your presence. To everyone aboard the Emerald Symphony...

OblivionisThe vast ocean, swallowing even the moonlight... A mansion born upon the waves, bathed in the light of the North Star piercing through the darkness.

OblivionisDwelling within are the lovely maidens of the sea. Please, enjoy this one-night-only feast to your heart's content—

Sadaharu...

Sakiko...

Sakiko(Even after our re-debut, our little world can hardly be considered secure. If that's the case... there's only one thing left to do—)

Sakiko(To that end, whether it's the blood of the Togawa or anything else, I will use it all.)

Sakiko(Yes, even if the other party is the devil himself...)

A Few Days Ago

Win-Wing-Production - Meeting Room

NyamuA party on a cruise ship?

UmiriYes. It's supposedly an annual luxury liner party hosted by the Togawa Group, and they only invite industry insiders.

SakikoWe've been asked to put on a masquerade to add some flair to the event. That is our task.

UikaWow, a party on a cruise ship sounds amazing!

UmiriIndeed. A stage befitting Mujica, who have so brilliantly marked our re-debut.

NyamuNo, no, no. Umiko, do you really get it? The Togawa party is famous for attracting politicians, world-class film directors, and huge celebrities.

NyamuIt's an ultra-exclusive, closed-door party strictly for the chosen few.

UikaYou know a lot about it, Nyamu-chan.

NyamuIt's not like that. When you're in this industry, you hear that kind of stuff whether you like it or not.

UmiriIt's an annual event, after all. Wakaba-san, have you ever attended one before?

MutsumiI went when I was a child.

Nyamu...

MutsumiSaki danced with me, too.

SakikoThat is a thing of the past. It was so long ago I can barely recall it.

NyamuI mean, why are we getting such a huge gig out of nowhere? Things are going a little too smoothly, it's kinda scary.

MutsumiIt's only been a week since our re-debut.

UmiriRegarding that—

SakikoActually, I was the one who reached out about this some time ago.

SakikoNow that we've achieved our re-debut, we can't afford to sit back and relax. I've been pushing forward with negotiations in parallel with our preparations for the masquerade.

Sakiko(Indeed, there is no time to rest. This party is merely the first step.)

Sakiko(Grandfather will likely be attending the party as well... It will be the first time I've seen him since that day.)

UikaSaki-chan? What's wrong?

SakikoNo, it's nothing.

SakikoFor this masquerade, I have devised one special touch.

MutsumiA special touch?

SakikoYes. Since we have the good fortune of being on a cruise ship, I thought we might ask everyone aboard to wear a mask.

MutsumiLike we did in the old days...?

SakikoYes. By donning a mask, one conceals their status and background, becoming someone other than their true self.

SakikoBy experiencing the extraordinary, they will be able to immerse themselves in our masquerade even more. That's the idea.

UmiriI see, a dress code. So it's a masked ball in the truest sense.

UikaIt sounds like it'll create quite an atmosphere. I think it's a great idea.

SakikoWe have already revealed our faces to the world, but...

SakikoDonning our masks again requires "the greatest stage" and "the perfect timing."

NyamuPlease stop looking at me when you say that.

NyamuWell, making connections with important people is important, I guess. We might as well go all out and leave an impression.

SakikoThen, everyone. Are we all in agreement?

MutsumiI have other work scheduled for those dates.

UikaHuh, you do? What kind of work?

MutsumiShooting a commercial for a new cosmetics brand, a drama interview... and...

UmiriA script reading for a stage play in the evening.

UikaMutsumi-chan, your workload just keeps growing, doesn't it?

Nyamu...

UmiriAnd please rest assured, all of those have already been adjusted.

UmiriI was instructed some time ago by Togawa-san to manage Wakaba-san's schedule.

SakikoThank you, Umiri. You're a great help.

UmiriNot at all. This much is only natural as a band member.

SakikoMutsumi... You're alright with this, aren't you?

MutsumiYeah.

SakikoThen it's unanimous. Let us have our guests fully savor the world of Ave Mujica.

MutsumiUnderstood.

UmiriPlease just relax and enjoy the voyage, as if you were aboard a grand ship.

NyamuWell, I'll do what needs to be done.

UikaAs the frontwoman of Mujica, I'll sing with all my heart and soul.

SakikoYes. Let us show them a perfect masquerade.