Episode 6: A Prayer's Light Pierces the Rainclouds

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It was the day of the opening event. The crowds of guests on the beach were waiting eagerly for Suzuna to make her appearance.

Tourist Woman
Getting to see Suzuna on such a beautiful beach, it's simply amazing!

Tourist Man
Yeah, that's right! I hope the event starts soon!

Tourist Woman
To think the day I get to see Suzuna would be the very first day of summer! Ahh, when's she coming on!?

Io
There are certainly a lot of guests gathered here to show their support for Suzuna. Even from backstage, I can feel the excitement.

Village Mayor
With the prayers of so many people, the Sun God is sure to awaken! This will no doubt be a success!

Misaki
There really are a lot of people...!

Misaki
Suzuna, are you okay? You're not nervous, are you? Will you be able to stay as relaxed as usual?

Suzuna
Of course! And like, what are you getting nervous for, Misaki? It's too funny!

Misaki
B-Because!

Suzuna
It's not raining yet, so everything's good, right? We'll be able to wake up Sunny in a flash!

Suzuna
The fans are all here, and with the residents of the village also cheering us on, things feel livelier than ever!

Io
It's only a little longer until the event begins. If this weather can hold out until then...

Tourist Woman
Eh, what? It started raining all of a sudden! Wasn't it super sunny until now?

Tourist Man
Hey, look at that! Something's up there!

Tourist Woman
How cute! Is that the mascot for the beach?

Misaki
Ugh! We just needed a little longer! It's not time yet, but why don't we just start? Let's do it quick and clear this up right away!

Tourists
Aaaahh!!

Misaki
A scream!?

Suzuna
Could that be...? Let me take a look!

Suzuna
It really is Rainy! Hey, calm down!

Rainy
It's all you humans' fault that I can't see my friend anymore...!

Suzuna
Hey, are you listening?

Rainy
Why can't I see Sunny anymore...!?

Suzuna
For real? It's like she can't hear me at all. What do I do!?

Village Mayor
Rain God! Please, calm down! Endure for just a moment longer!

Village Mayor
Everyone here is going to pray! So many people have come from beyond our island just to pray for the Sun God!

Rainy
......! From beyond the island...?

Village Mayor
Yes!

Rainy
I heard...! There was a girl from beyond the island... whose friendship with Suzuna you also destroyed...!

Suzuna
Huh!?

Rainy
You have destroyed another friendship! I can never trust the people of this island again! I can never forgive them again!

Rainy
If I can't see Sunny anymore, then this island serves no purpose!

Suzuna
Wait! Rainy! We made up! Look, this is the girl I was talking about, Misaki!

Misaki
H-Hello? My name's Misaki. I'm Suzuna's friend. Pleased to meet you? Please, don't be mad -- let's just have a nice talk from one lady to another, okay?

Suzuna
You hear that? So, can we calm down?

Rainy
I want to see Sunny, I want to see Sunny...!!

Misaki
Ugh, the wind is getting stronger and stronger! Honestly, what a childish tantrum. As a lady, allow me to set you straight!

Misaki
Wait, whoa! The stage for the event is being blown over! I won't let that happen!

Misaki
Rainy! I know how hard it is not to be able to see your friends! I know that anxiety as well as anyone...

Misaki
But this stage is an incredibly important place to my friend! So I can't let you destroy it!

Rainy
Don't get in my way!

Misaki
Eeeek!?

Suzuna
Ehehe, a perfect catch!

Misaki
Eh? S-Suzuna?

Suzuna
I'm really happy to hear you say all of that. I always knew you were my number-one fan!

Misaki
N-No! That was just... I mean, I was just saying what I had to...

Suzuna
Ahaha! Oh, really, so you're not my fan?

Misaki
Ugh! This isn't the time for teasing!

Village Mayor
A-Ah...! Thir harmonious appearance is just like that of the Rain God and the Sun God.

Village Mayor
Simply seeing it from here moves me... It fills my heart with such a light feeling...

Io
Are you two okay? Are you hurt anywhere?

Misaki
I'm okay! All thanks to Suzuna!

Suzuna
What a relief! Now we just have to save Rainy! She seems to be in pain...!

Io
Ha ha, seeing you two even closer together than before makes me so happy.

Io
Rainy and Sunny really do seem like the two of you. Let's bring them back together as soon as we can!

Village Mayor
Ah! Yes, that's right...!

Village Mayor
Apparently, somewhere along the line, we grew so overcome with thoughts of vacation that we forgot about what we truly needed to wish for...

Village Mayor
What we of this island truly needed to hope for... That was for the Rain God and the Sun God to enjoy themselves together on this island... That was our true wish!

Village Mayor
Miss Suzuna, if you would express this wish!

Suzuna
Will everything be okay for real if I do that? Got it! Let me handle this!

Village Mayor
Please!

Suzuna
Everyone, calm down and listen closely!

Suzuna
... So, we need to make it so that Rainy and Sunny can play together again. Everyone, please think about the faces of the people who are important to you as you pray.

Suzuna
Okay, everyone, let's do it!

Tourist Woman
I'll do whatever you say, Suzuna!

Tourist Man
I don't really get it, but let's all do it together!

Suzuna
Everyone, thank you! Summer is definitely coming soon, so let's all do our best now!

Io
As you pray, please maintain a safe distance from the beach! Please follow the directions of the island residents.

Rainy
I want to see Sunny, I want to see Sunny... I just want to see Sunny, so why...!!

Rainy
Roaaaaar!

Suzuna
Is Rainy at his limit...?

Yuuki
1. "Let's stop Rainy."

Io
Yeah! While everyone else prays, we need to stop her.

Misaki
That's right! Everyone's gathered here for you and Sunny, so quit going crazy!

Suzuna
Rainy, we'll save you! We'll stop you right now, no matter what!

Misaki
Leave it to me! Quiet down now!

Io
Misaki's attack didn't work!? It looks like she has some kind of barrier from the rain!

Misaki
Ugh! Listen to what I say, Rainy!

Begin animated cutscene.

Rainy fires bullets at Misaki.

Io
I won't allow you to harm my students!

Io
Ah! Ooh...

Misaki
Wha... Grrr... AAAHH!

Suzuna fires an arrow into the air as Rainy's barrier shatters.

Suzuna
There's no way I'll miss. Tropical Splash!

The arrow comes down and hits Rainy, disabling her.

Yuuki
... We should pray, too.

Suzuna and Misaki hold hands. The sun begins to shine.

End of cutscene.