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[Announcer]. Fishies and gentle-fins,

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make some noise for...

Squishella!

[crowd roaring]

Squish? Squish? Squish?

Squish!

Ah!

[Astra]. She's been swept! Grab her!

[laughs] That was amazing!

[laughs] You should have seen your face. Ha!

What? Too soon?

Oh. I've never seen a Street Sweeper fish before.

Does that mean we're close to a city?

[Nautique]. Not just any city, Octokyo.

The place where Squish and I first met.

Oh! Finally civilization!

I'm gonna hit up the Slurp N' Surf for some ramen,

then take a billion showers.

Hold your horseshoes.

I'd like to see Octokyo as much as the next Mermicorno,

but we need to focus on getting Pearl Girl back.

But don't worry, Search Squad.

As long as we keep following the Squidions' trail,

we'll be at Ika Inkblot's lair in no time!

[gasps] The trail, it's gone!

[screaming]

Popstar Princess is performing in Octokyo tonight?

This is the best thing that's ever happened in the history of

? ever!

Sorry, what are we talking about?

[upbeat rock music]

? Mermicornos! Let's unite!

? Creative forces we'll ignite!

? Magic is the key

? In the undersea

? We're gonna set the world alight ?

Yuss!

? Mermicorno!

? Starfall!

? Mermicorno!

? Starfall!

Popstar Princess

is playing the Clamshell Bandshell,

the most legendary concert hall

in Octokyo.

Ooh, she's cool.

Cool? Uh, she's only the

single greatest artist of all time.

You know, it's something I've heard

other fish say.

Like I don't follow, I don't care.

[blows raspberry]. Obviously. Ha!

Astra, we just have to go.

Have to, have to, have to.

I can't think about a concert right now.

That trail

was our only lead to Pearl Girl.

Come on, Astra, think.

What would Royal Mother Pearl do?

[Nautique]. Why don't you ask her?

Now that we're near a city,

you can call her from a Jelly-Phone Booth.

Meanwhile, we'll get the tickets for anyone

who wants to see the show.

Everyone wins.

What do you say, Astra?

Okay. We'll divide and conquer.

[Squishella gasping]

Wait for me!

[Astra groaning]

[upbeat pop music]

This is gonna be amazing!

I hope she sings "Gill-Friend".

[gasps] And "Swim It Off".

Ooh! And my favourite,

? True to you, can't be afraid,

? you gotta say what you're feelin'! ?

[Mermicornos cheering]

I love it!

Wow!

You're just as good as you say you are!

[nervous laugh] I meant that nicer than it sounded.

She's the best singer in the ocean,

which I can say with authority

as President of the Squishella Fan Club.

I made a business card.

[sighs] Oh, I'd give anything to be on that stage.

Spotlight on me,

fish screaming my name.

But for now,

I'll settle for a front row ticket.

Move, move, move, move, move, move.

Sold out? [gasps]

NOOOOOOO!

[Snippy]. Hey, kid.

Quite a set of pipes you got there.

Snippy Starboard.

Glad to meet ya.

[gasps] You're the owner of the Clamshell Bandshell.

Look, I saw you couldn't get tickets.

How about a backstage tour instead?

[Squishella gasping]

Uh, no, thank you.

Our friend is waiting for us at the Slurp 'N Serve.

I-I-I'm sorry.

You're turning down a tour of the Clamshell Bandshell

for noodles?

Oh, no, no, no, of course not.

[nervous laughing]

Just, uh, one second, please.

What are you doing?

This could be really good for my musical career,

as in I could actually have one.

I know, but we promised Astra.

[Squishella]. This won't take long.

Come on.

You know this is my dream!

Oh, please?

? Please, please

Singing too beautiful.

Can't resist!

[chuckles] Okay, let's do it.

Ahhhhh!! [chuckles]

Shall we?

Then I learned to make talismans,

lost the trail,

and now we're stuck in Octokyo.

My oh my, you have been busy.

So, Ika Inkblot's the one who's been draining the stars?

Ooh, I do not like the sound of him,

or Sawtooth,

or the Squidions!

Uh, bad vibes all around.

My guard shall patrol the star near the Pearl Palace,

just in case any Squidions squid on by.

In the meantime,

you and your friends continue the search for Pearl Girl.

Where are those friends of yours anyway?

They're lining up for a Popstar Princess concert.

But I needed to stay on track.

You know, it's all right to take some time away

from a problem, Astra.

In fact, I've been entertaining those Skele-fish

you sent by all day!

We've baked bagels, mmm, mmm,

done some reps [grunts],

and now it's painting hour.

Just keep working on those happy little kelp patches [chuckles].

How do you find the time?

Well, a leader always makes time for someone in need.

Well, right now, that someone is Pearl Girl.

Hmm. Oh, aha!

According to this book about Mermicornos,

a talisman might help.

Says here, "Some Mermicornos could craft talismans

"that connect distant friends using an object

"that was significant to their relationship."

Something significant...

[gasps] Like the gift I made for Pearl Girl!

You're the best, Royal Mother.

Virtual hug!

Ooh, virtual hug right back, honey.

[in unison] Ooh!

Now, who wants to limbo?

Welcome to the Clamshell Bandshell's backstage.

Oh! That's Popstar Princess' dressing room.

And her security guard!

Grr!

[gasps] And her snack table stocked with her favourite,

Clam-tastic Kelp Bars!

Oh! [giggles]

[Kameko whistling]

Ha-ha, it's like you belong here, Squishy.

Oh, I can call you Squishy, can't I?

Actually, she hates that name.

No, except when you say it, of course.

In fact, now that I think about it,

it totally suits me.

Hey, is Popstar Princess here?

I'd like to get her autograph,

you know, for my niece, who-who is also named Gwen.

[nervous chuckling]

Oh, she's not here,

but I can show you the Clamshell Bandshell stage!

All the best and biggest acts

have stood right where you're standing,

from Eel Sheeran

to Lana Del Crayfish.

[Squishella gasping]

[laughs] Wow, Squish.

being up there really-

The view is better over here.

[Kameko gasping]

[inhales deeply] KAMEKO!

I'm okay!

[mysterious music]

Hmmm.

What is this?

A Popstar Princess machine?

[ominous music]

Ah!

Careful there, kiddo.

Your friend was poking around some expensive machinery.

[chuckles] Don't want any sticky hooves gumming up the works.

Of course not.

I'm so, so sorry about that, Snippy. [nervous laughs]

Nautique,

don't embarrass me in front of the important business lobster!

What was that thing anyway?

Oh, just standard concert equipment.

Does standard concert things.

It's all very standard.

It doesn't seem standard.

And that's the end of our tour.

[Squishella]. Awwww.

Got a show to get ready for.

You can head on out the way you came.

Ah, ah, ah, ah. Squishy,

may I speak with you privately?

[gasping]

That was so fun!

Being in the same place as Popstar Princess?

Breathing the same water she breathes?

Yeah, yeah, I guess it was all right.

It was certainly interesting.

But we should hurry up and meet with Astra like we promised.

On that note, Snippy wants to have a meeting with me,

so you three go ahead.

I promise I'll be there soon!

But something feels off to me. -Uh huh. Totally.

That's hilarious. [chuckles] Snippy did not seem to like that I found that machine.

So fun! Okay, love you, gotta go, bye, bye, bye!

It was almost like she was hiding something.

Okay. See you.

Ah, there she is!

Nice as your little friends are,

you're the one I really wanted to talk to.

[gasps] Thank you.

I've always felt I was the most interesting one

in my friend group.

See, I've been searching high and low tide

for the perfect opening act for Popstar Princess,

but no one fit the bill,

until I heard you singing.

Uh, hold up!

Do you mean-

If you're interested,

I'd like you to be Popstar Princess's official opening act,

starting tonight.

[squealing] Yes!

You'll perform every night here at the Clamshell.

And you'll need to arrive early to go through hair and makeup.

And then, of course, your days will be filled with interviews,

endorsements, other assorted promot-

Uh, wait.

That doesn't leave much time for anything else.

Fame's a shark, kid.

Always fast, always forward.

Is that a problem?

No, no, no.

It's just I said I'd help my friends with something

and I'd feel sort of bad if I left them.

Oh, Squishy, Squishy, Squishy.

I see this a lot.

Sometimes friends try to hold you back

because they're jealous of your talent.

Nautique?

Oh, he'd never do that.

He's my best friend slash assistant.

If he was really your best friend, Squishy,

he'd want this for you.

No offence to them,

but they're a band,

and you were destined to go solo.

Trust me, Squishy.

All you have to do is let me tweak your image a little,

and I will make you a star so bright

that sailors will navigate by you.

Uh...

how can I say no?

Good choice, kiddo.

Now let's get you ready for your debut.

[Kameko]. Elegant bouquet,

beautiful presentation,

and interesting use of wakame instead of kombu.

[slurping]

I eat a lot of ramen.

Okay, here's the plan.

This was my adopt-iversary gift for Pearl Girl.

It's a locket I made.

It represents the connection we share,

which is why I'm going to transform it into [drumrolls]...

a connection talisman!

Coooooooool!

How?

That's the part I'm not sure about.

I've made a list of things Pearl Girl and I

used to do together:

eating ice cream,

playing checkers, riding bikes.

Maybe doing things that remind me of my connection with her

will help me put those feelings into the locket.

But shouldn't we wait for Squish?

She'll be here any minute,

I hope.

We can't just sit around.

We've got business to handle.

[in gruff voice] Talisman business.

Ha-ha. That sounded cooler in my head.

Commence Operation

Do Stuff That Pearl Girl And I Used To Do.

First up, eating ice cream!

[gasping]

[upbeat music]

?

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[camera clicking]

[upbeat music continues]

[magical music]

Pearl Girl?

Pearl Girl, do you hear me?

Are we connected through this talisman?

[magical music swells]

[deflated chords]

[groaning]

Hate to be a downer, but I'm gonna be.

This is not working.

Perhaps we should take a little break to look for Squishella.

But we're so close.

This locket is going to become a talisman

and we'll hear Pearl Girl's voice now!

Awww, fish fingers!

? Life is good!

Squish!

Bup-bup-bup-bup-bup-bup, whoa, ha, watch it.

I just painted these hooves.

Where have you been?

I thought you'd be here hours ago.

I've been doing something way more important.

Snippy asked me to open for Popstar Princess!

Eee! So cool! -I'm not jealous.

Thank you.

I agree, I deserve it.

Now, since I'll be opening for Popstar Princess every night,

I'm going to be too busy to help with your little mission.

But as a token of my affection,

I got you backstage passes!

Now you can cheer me on at my debut!

Of course,

I won't be able to hear you over the crowd [giggles],

but it'll be nice to know you're there.

What? You can't just leave.

We're a team!

It's nothing personal.

Like Snippy says,

you're a band,

but I was meant to go solo.

Who cares what Snippy thinks?

She's not your friend, I am!

And I've been trying to tell you

there's something weird about her.

But all you care about is being onstage!

[scoffs] This is the thing

I want most in the whole entire ocean.

If you were really my friend, you'd get that.

Then I guess I'm not really your friend.

[sobs] That's how it's gonna be?

Fine!

I have to get to my fans who adore my perfection!

Ow! Ow, ow, ow, ow, ow.

Maybe she's giving up, but we never will!

I have one more idea that just might work!

Please! Please be a talisman!

Oh!

[everyone sighing]

Ah!

[Snippy]. And once we've nailed down a hit single,

we can think about giving you...

Hello? Squishy?

Focus, focus, focus.

Oh, sorry.

Forget about them, Squishy.

I'm the only one who sees you for who you are,

a legend in the making.

I need to get some tech ready.

[Popstar Princess]. La la, la la, la la!

Oh! Popstar Princess?

This is the greatest moment of my life.

[clears throat] Pardon me, Ms. Princess?

I'm Squishella.

Oh, it is such an honour to work with you, ah!

[curious music]

[upbeat pop music]

[upbeat pop music glitching]

Wait a minute.

Popstar Princess is...

a hologram?!

[Penny]. [sighs] I guess you were bound to find out.

Hi, I'm Penny.

What is going on?

Why do you have Popstar Princess's voice?

Oh, 'cause I am her.

Well, sort of.

When Snippy discovered me,

she said all I had to do

was let her tweak my image and she'd make me-

"A star so bright, sailors would navigate by me"?

She's still using that line, huh?

I wanted to be famous, so I said yes.

Turns out that was the tweak.

So you sing from back here?

That's absurd!

If I get to go on stage, you should too.

Oh no, she didn't tell you.

You're not going on stage.

That is. -What?!

Penny, we gotta record a promo for Clam-tastic Kelp Bars.

Not again.

Why do I have to pretend I like Clam-tastic Kelp Bars?

I hate Clam-tastic Kelp bars!

Well, audiences love them

'cause Popstar Princess loves them.

Aha. I see you've met the new you.

No, it can't be.

That's not me!

With your voice and her everything else,

Squishy is gonna be a star!

Now come along.

These Clam-tastic Kelp Bars won't sell themselves.

No, really, they won't.

Without celebrity endorsements,

they are very, very unpopular.

Stop! I am not being a jellyfish!

You don't have a choice!

Clamshell Bandshell is mine.

I decide what goes onstage.

And guess what? It's not shrimp.

And it's definitely not...

Uh, what-what are you anyway?

No, wait, don't tell me, I don't really care.

Oh, don't look so down, Squishy.

You're going to be a star.

All you have to do is stay out of the way.

If you don't,

you'll never perform at the Clamshell Bandshell again.

[evil laughing]

Never! [evil laughter]

This is the worst!

What's the point of being a pop sensation

if I don't actually get to be a pop sensation?

Hey, it's not so bad.

You still get to perform for millions

and the crowds love you,

at least who they think is you, ha.

Ugh.

I'd rather be loved for who I am than for someone I'm not.

Yeah, you're right.

It's terrible.

Ugh! Why am I even eating these?

They're so gross and sticky!

[Snippy VO]. Sticky hooves gumming up the works.

I have an idea,

but it might mean we'll never perform here again.

Who cares?

I'm sick of sitting back here.

But, um, isn't this what you've always wanted?

Turns out I have something better.

Almost, almost...

There!

[Nautique sighing]

Are you okay?

I always knew Squish would be a big star.

I just thought I would be there when it happened.

Then you will be.

Really? [sniffs]

But what about the locket?

Right now, you're more important.

A leader always makes time for someone in need.

Get up, everyone!

We're going to the concert to cheer on Squishella.

Woohoo! Good!

But we've gotta hurry before all the good merch sells out!

Okay, fine! I'm a fan, okay?

I'm allowed to have layers!

Now, let's move!

[upbeat pop music] [crowd cheering]

Showtime!

[grunting]

Sticky?

[dramatic chords]

Oh no!

Hello, Octokyo!

I'm Squishella and this is Penny,

AKA the real Popstar Princess.

[crowd gasping]

We know we're not who you expected to see,

but we'd rather show you who we really are.

What are you doing?

You'll never sing in this town again, Squishy.

That's not my name.

I'm Squishella!

Let's rock.

[upbeat pop music] [crowd cheering]

? Pleasing everybody, doing my best to fit in

? Uh huh

? It's complicated

? It can be a whirlpool,

? and sometimes all I do is spin ?

[Squishella]. Oh yeah.

? Don't wanna fake it

? I was sinking up

How are we gonna get there before the end of the show?

I have an idea.

? True to who you are,

? your heart starts singin'

? True to you,

? you can't be afraid,

? you gotta say what you're feelin'!

? True to you,

? just be who you are inside

? Don't worry about anyone else ?

[Nautique]. Squish!

? Just listen to yourself

? Then it's true you're true to...

? You

You brats!

All of you are-

Don't you know who I am?

? Then it's true you're true to you! ?

Yeah!

[crowd cheering] [twinkly music]

[magical music]

[gasps] Her voice fixed my locket!

Singing is Squishella's Creative Force!

[crowd cheering]

So you're the real Popstar Princess, huh?

I like this look way better!

Now, I've always wanted to ask this.

Okay, some fish say the lyric "fin-loose and fancy free"

is an allusion to your relationship with Danny Dolphin.

Is that true?

Ooh! Did you see?

I have a Creative Force!

It was amazing!

And so were you.

Oh. Thank you so much for being here,

especially after what I said.

Ugh, I'm so sorry, Nautique.

I was so desperate for Snippy's approval,

I forgot who mattered most.

Can you ever forgive me?

You kidding?

You're talking to the President of the Squish Fan Club.

[in unison] Awwww.

Get in here.

[magical music]

[Pearl Girl]. Astra? Is that you?

[Astra]. [gasps] Pearl Girl!

I can hear you?

Are you okay?

You look different.

Astra? Astra, help me!

Where are you?

We're coming for you!

[Dark Pearl cackling]

What's happening to you?

What? You don't like the new look?

Too bad. I do.

Whatever's wrong, I'll fix it!

Awww. You can't!

When the stars are drained

and the ocean is draped in shadow,

my transformation will be complete.

And there won't be anything you can do to stop me!

Uh...

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