Scenario:Mio Honda - Natural Charisma

Natural Charisma

(Captain) and company learn that Mio is trying to hold a concert with Rin and Uzuki. Under Vyrn's urging, Mio goes to Sierokarte for advice and learns how much it will cost to go through with it. Mio takes on quests like any good skyfarer to save up money for their live performance to come.

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One day, Mio asks Rin and Uzuki to join her in the airship mess hall.

Mio: Ahem… It's time for our strategy meeting to discuss how to spread the name of our group "new generations" in this world!

Seeing Rin and Uzuki sat in front of her, cheerful Mio can't help but grin.

Uzuki: Um…

Mio: Hey, what's wrong, Shimamu? You're looking a little down.

Rin: I'm feeling troubled myself. Where did this come from, all of a sudden?

Mio: Ha ha… Sorry, this did come out of nowhere, didn't it?

Mio: Um, anyway, what I'm saying is, I want new generations to put on a concert in this world!

Mio: I mean, ever since we came here, we haven't had a chance to be the pop idols we are.

Rin: It's true… With all this skyfarer and "other world" stuff, we've been under too much pressure to be pop idols.

Mio: Right? So I think it would be great to put a show on, and bring some smiles to the people in this world!

Uzuki: Oooh, that's a great idea! It's been so long since I've had the chance to do that!

Rin: Hmm… But we still have to think about the venue, how to invite people… There's a lot to work out.

As Rin worries, the door to the mess hall opens, and someone calls out.

Vyrn: Hehe! About these problems of yours…

Mio: Wait, is that… Vyrn! Are you here to help us out?

Vyrn: Of course I am! For you three, anything!

Mio: Vyrn… Thank you so much!

Rin: Haha, what's all this about?

Vyrn: Hehe… I don't really know. Mio is just so cheerful that it's infectious!

Vyrn: Anyway, for now, let's visit our friend at the Knickknack Shack. I'm sure she'll be able to help.

Mio: You mean Sierokarte-san? Yeah, I'm sure she can come up with something.

And so, the crew sets off for the Knickknack Shack.

Mio explains the situation to Sierokarte when she and the crew arrive.

Sierokarte: I see! So you need a venue, and a way to draw in guests. Hmm… I can help, but…

Sierokarte: Well, this sort of thing doesn't come cheap, you know?

Sierokarte reluctantly tells the crew how much it will cost to put the show on.

Vyrn: Whoa… That's a lot of money. I guess there's not a lot we can do, then.

Mio: Th-then, let's work as skyfarers! We can earn the money by accepting jobs, right?

Mio: And then we can practise between assignments!

Rin: I guess that could work. It's not like we're in a hurry.

Uzuki: Yeah, let's make this happen!

Mio: All right, it's decided! Now let's get to work, OK?

At Mio's words, the crew nods. They quickly take a monster hunting job from the Knickknack Shack.

Natural Charisma: Scene 2

Just a few days before the live performance, a large horde of monsters nearly destroys the town. It was surely too late to restore the town in time for the concert, or so they thought. Those who had previously heard Mio's singing all came running to help with the repairs, and they managed to fix the town and set up the stage just a day early. Unfortunately, another horde of monsters comes to attack the town.

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Work and practice alike have been going well for Mio, Rin and Uzuki.

It takes some time, but eventually they successfully raise the capital to book a stage in a large town.

With help from the crew, Sierokarte prepares a large quantity of tickets, and the concert sells out.

Mio: Yeah, now it's sure to be a success!

Rin: I can't believe all those tickets actually sold…

Uzuki: The ticket sales are just numbers. People will actually turn up, right?

Mio: Aw, we'll be fine! We've been practising, and I know we can pull this off!

Mio: Come on, Shimamu, Shiburin! Shrug off those worries and have some fun, all right?

Rin: You're right, Mio. Let's make this work.

Mio: Great! Now, let's get practising ready for the big day.

Mio cheerfully throws herself into practice for the concert with Rin and Uzuki.

Everything has been coming along well, ready for the big day, but something is about to happen…

Mio: W-what? The stage and the town… We can't use them?

A few days before the concert, something happens. A swarm of monsters attack the town hosting the show.

Town Mayor: I'm very sorry… The town needs to be repaired, and we're just not in a position to host a concert.

Sierokarte: Hmm… This is quite the problem. What are we going to tell all the fans who bought tickets?

Uzuki: I don't know… They were all looking forward to it.

Rin: There's no way we can find another venue. We don't have the time or money…

Mio: No, we can't just give up now!

Mio: Mr. Mayor, please! Will you let us use your town?

Town Mayor: What? But I already told you the town is—

Mio: We'll help with the repair work! If we start now and work really hard, I'm sure we can do it!

Mio: Besides, the townsfolk must all be feeling pretty down right now…

Mio: I want to cheer them up, make them smile! So I want to sing right here, in this town!

Rin: Mio, Mr. Mayor… Let me help, too. With the town repairs.

Uzuki: Don't forget about me! I'm sure I can do something to help!

Town Mayor: Thank you so much… Please, go ahead and help.

The town is in a sorry state, and the residents are miserable, walking around with downturned faces.

Townsperson 1: …It's no good. This town is done for…

Mio: Aw, don't be like that! In times like these, you have to put on a brave face. So smile!

Townsperson 2: (Sigh…) It's pointless. Look at this place…

Mio: I guess I'll just have to show you. I'm gonna cheer you all up!

Mio gets to work, breaking out into song and dance from time to time, hoping she can bring a smile back to the resident's faces.

Repair works on the town continue, but every hour brings them closer to the day of the concert.

Lyria: Oh, no… We're not going to make it at this rate!

Mio: Don't worry, we'll be fine. Come on, let's keep working!

Mio: (It's gonna be fine… We're almost out of time, but we'll make it work, right?)

As Mio worries to herself, she hears a familiar voice.

Tavern Regular: Heeey! Miiiooo-chaaan!

Vyrn: No way, is that… The guy from that tavern?

Angry-Looking Woman: Hee hee, not just him! We all came running when we heard.

Grumpy Man 1: The lady from the Knickknack Shack told us Mio-chan was in trouble.

Grumpy Man 2: That's why we came. Mio-chan, you helped us out, and now it's time for us to return the favor!

Mio: Th-thank you so much, everyone…

Mio: All right! Let's all work together and finish this!

Everyone cheers in response to Mio's shout, and the laborers return to their work with renewed vigor.

In the end, the day before the concert, repairs to the town are finished, and construction of the stage is completed.

Vyrn: Hehe! We did it! I almost thought we wouldn't make it.

Mio: Yeah… Thank you, everyone! We couldn't have done this without your help!

Townsperson 1: Hahaha, we're the ones who should be thanking you. If you hadn't been here, we would have given up.

Town Mayor: That's right… Thank you so much!

Mio: Hee hee, you're making me blush!

As Mio smiles bashfully, one of the townsfolk comes running over in a terrible state.

Townsperson 2: Quick, it's awful! The monsters are back, a whole horde of them!

Vyrn: W-what? But we've only just fixed the town…

Mio: I… I won't let those beasts take the smiles from these people for a second time! Come on, let's go!

Vyrn: Yeah, let's take them down, (Captain)!

Natural Charisma: Scene 3

Rather nervous in front of such a large crowd, Mio manages to keep her cool with Rin, Uzuki, and the rest of the crew rooting for her. The beaming Mio responds to the crowd's shouts of excitement and cries of joy for an encore, and begins the final song and dance for the day.

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Once the monsters have been safely defeated, the day of the concert finally arrives.

A large crowd has gathered in the newly-repaired town square where the concert will be held.

Rin: Wow, that's a lot of people… It's the first time I've seen so many in one place since we arrived in this world.

Mio: …

Uzuki: Mio-chan…

Mio: Oh, it's fine! Don't worry about me!

Rin: Mio, your hand…

Rin points at Mio's hand, which is trembling a little.

Mio: Th-that's just because I'm excited! I-I'm fine!

Rin gently takes Mio's hand in her own.

Rin: It's OK, Mio. We can do this.

Seeing this, Uzuki reaches out and take's Mio's other hand.

Uzuki: This is going to be the best concert ever, and everyone will love it!

Mio: Shiburin, Shimamu…

Lyria: It's OK, Mio-san. We're all here to cheer you on!

Vyrn: That's right! You perform with everything you have, and we'll support you with everything we have!

Mio: Lyria… Vyrn…

Mio: Thank you, everyone…

Mio: All right, let's get this show started! We'll make everyone smile!

As she smiles happily, Mio's hand stops shaking.

Mio, Rin and Uzuki head on stage relaxed and happy.

Mio: Thanks for waiting, everyone!

The three pop idols answer the crowd's cheering with smiles, and begin to dance and sing.

Tavern Regular: Wow! Mio-chan, that was amazing!

Townsperson 1: So this is a pop concert, huh? It was so much fun!

Mio: I hope everyone enjoyed themselves with a smile…

Rin: Of course they did. They all look happy.

Mio: You think so? Hee hee, I'm glad.

Mio: Even in a fantasy world, we can still make it as pop idols.

Mio: Well, I knew this already, but being a pop idol really is the best!

Uzuki: Yeah, I really love doing concerts with everyone! Let's do it again some time.

Grumpy Man 1: Heeey! More, more! Give us another song!

Starting with one man's cry, soon the audience is demanding an encore.

Mio: Looks like they're asking for us, hee hee. Let's go!

The three pop idols answer the call for an encore, and once again begin to sing and dance.

The sight of the three girls shining on stage brings light and cheer to the people's hearts, and smiles to their faces.