Episode 2: A Captivating Dream Space
Scene: The shore of the desert island.
Yuuki, Tamaki, and Mifuyu had given up on trying to escape to sea, and were exploring the interior of the island.
Mifuyu
There... We've collected plenty of food, so let's head for the interior of the island today.
Mifuyu
The edge of the island has turned up empty, but we might find somebody if we look in the center!
Tamaki
Hmmm... I feel like going there isn't really going to tell us anything, but let's do as you say.
Later.
Mifuyu
Hah... hah... We really walked a long way... This island sure is big...
Tamaki
The scenery here looks exactly the same as where we were before...
Tamaki
Ah! There are cats here, too! How cute...
Mifuyu
Ah, come on, don't just stare at cats -- look for something different!
Tamaki
Don't be so pushy...
Mifuyu
I just... think we need to get back as soon as possible!
Tamaki
I-I know that! I'm sure everyone at the Mercurius Foundation is worried sick by now...
Mifuyu
If we don't make it back soon... We're going to miss the Landsol Bargain Sale!
Tamaki
... Huh? A bargain sale? That's why you want to go back?
Mifuyu
Of course! Bargain sales are huge events! No, they're wars! Do you think I'm a mercenary who shies away from war!? To me, bargain sales are as important as life itself!
Tamaki
Ah, yeah... Well, everyone has their own values...
Mifuyu
Ooh... Bargains, bargains... I'm going to suffer from withdrawal if I don't make it to a bargain sale soon...
Mifuyu
Waaah...! Bargains! Bargains...! I don't care what they're selling, just give me a bargain sale!
Tamaki
Mifuyu... A-Are you okay...
Mifuyu
Huh? That building over there looks like a store of some kind. It seems pretty tidy, but... Nobody seems to be around.
Tamaki
Ah, there's a poster... What does it say?
Tamaki
Eh...?
Mifuyu
What is it, Tamaki? What's written there?
Tamaki
No, this can't be right, can it? I've never seen a notice like this...
Mifuyu
Can you show it to me? What's this...?
Sign
"Starting Soon: The Bargain Sale to End All Bargain Sales! Buy anything for 90% off, and then take another 90% off!"
* Posted by the Desert Island Commercial District
Mifuyu
W-W-WHAAAT!?
Mifuyu
T-The "Bargain Sale to End All Bargain Sales!?"
Mifuyu
Buy anything for 90% off, and take another 90% off... That means... A total of 99% off!?
Mifuyu
What a deal! Incredible! This sale is too wonderful to be true! It's like a dream!
Tamaki
H-Huh? I don't get it...
Tamaki
Hm? Huh... In the middle of this thicket, there's a big machine of some kind...
Tamaki
An "Automatic Taiyaki Machine for Cats!?" T-This is amazing! I've never seen anything like it!
Tamaki
If I just fasten this screw... Ah, the machine is starting...
Tamaki
A taiyaki came out!
Tamaki
All the cats are gathering around! Do you all want some taiyaki! Here you go!
Cat
Meow!
Tamaki
Huh? This coin... I'm not sure where you got it from, but do you mean to pay me with it?
Cat
Meow!
Tamaki
Ha ha, thank you! Do the cats of this island use this as money? This is a good find!
Tamaki
With this machine, I can become super popular with the cats... And super rich, too... Two birds with one stone...
Tamaki
What an incredible island!!!
Yuuki
1. "Tamaki, this seems strange."
2. "Mifuyu, please calm down."
Option 1.
Tamaki
There's nothing strange about it! With how big the world is, the odds are that there'd be an "Automatic Taiyaki Machine for Cats" somewhere out there! This island really is the place for me!
Option 2.
Mifuyu
You're the one who should calm down and think about this! You can take 90% off on top of 90% off, right!? Do you know how amazing that is!?
End of branches.
Mifuyu
This is exactly the island of my dreams!
Tamaki
Yeah, yeah! I'm going to set up my country of cats right away!
Mifuyu
Sounds great! I'm going to create my ideal country, too! A country where everyone can live peacefully, wealthily, and efficiently!
Tamaki
My dreams are coming to life!
Yuuki
1. "Tamaki, what about escaping?"
2. "Mifuyu, we need to escape."
Option 1.
Tamaki
We can do that later! I don't have time right now!
Option 2.
Mifuyu
No, instead of doing an inefficient thing like that, we should think of a way we can live here!
End of branches.
Tamaki
It'll be all right! We'll live peaceful, luxurious lives here, and one day, someone will come to get us!