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Once upon a time, not too long ago,

on a night when many shooting \Nstars rained down,

many beautiful stones fell \Ndown onto this planet.

These stones had a mysterious power \Nthat no one had ever seen before.

People all over the world tried to \Nstudy them and discover their secrets.

But then, on another night filled with \Nshooting stars, many years later...

This time, onyx stones as \Ndark as night rained down.

Many terrifying creatures \Nappeared from the black stones,

sending everything into chaos and \Ndestroying the people, animals,

flowers, and trees of this world.

Just when everyone was \Nabout to give up hope...

They appeared.

Hey, Mommy. What are these?

Hm? They're the Musicarts.

The people over here are the Conductors.

They possess the powers \Nof the mysterious stones,

and they fight using music.

Music?

I'm sorry, my love.

I never got to let you experience music.

But I'm sure you'll be able \Nto hear it someday soon.

Are we gonna be able to stay in this town?

Hopefully.

Huh...

I'm gonna have a look around.

Don't wander too far.

I'm just going to check out \Nthat market near here.

What's this thing?

This is called a piano.

A pia...no?

Not bad. It's even tuned properly.

An upright that sounds this good...

Of course. You've been waiting all this time...

For the moment when music comes back.

Music?

What's music?

Mommy... What... What is this?

That guy's amazing!

Whoa, you're kidding me!

Run!

It's a D2!

Run away!

Jimmy!

"Symphony No. 5"...

"Destiny."

Let the performance begin!

A Musicart!

Now play!

Jimmy!

This is music.

M-Mister?

I'll need you to shape up, Maestro Takt.

If this is how you are after dealing \Nwith a single mid-level D2,

we'll never make it to New York.

We need to increase your \Nstamina and mental strength.

It's because you're always \Nfighting inefficiently...

and wasting my life force!

They say that a lion will use all \Nof its strength to hunt a rabbit.

You're just not controlling \Nhow much power you use!

For crying out loud!

To be perfectly honest, I am \Nrather disappointed about that, too.

This is, objectively, \Na serious flaw as a weapon.

Once we reach the New York Symphonica, \NI would like to request a tuning adjustment.

Could you at least give me a hand here,\Nyou good-for-nothing Musicart?!

Takt! Did you make a mess again?!

Anna...

We left for ten minutes to go shopping!\NWhy couldn't you just stay put?!

You're unbelievable!

But she—

But Maestro—

Shut up! We're gettin' outta here!

I do apologize for the interruption.

Please continue to enjoy \Nyour everyday lives.

Let's go, Cosette.

Understood, Big Sister Anna.

Listen, Takt. Do you really \Nunderstand the situation we're in?

New York is really far away. \NWe've got a long way to go.

We don't even know what lies ahead.

There's no way we're gonna \Nmake it if we don't cooperate.

No acting on your own. Understood?

Seriously, give that a rest.

I need to play more.

It's annoying as hell!

But that was a real keyboard! \NIt actually played sound.

Do you know how long it's been?!

Did you hear a word I said?

I'll die if I don't get to play!

Logically, it would have been impossible for \Nyou to continue playing there, Maestro.

You don't get to talk to me about what's \Nlogical, you good-for-nothing Musicart.

So D2s appear. All you have \Nto do is defeat all of them.

That is a fine plan.

Now, if you'll provide the \Ncalories necessary for...

They appear to be gone.

I'm sorry, Cosette.

Those were the only snacks \NI could find in that town.

I see.

Her fuel efficiency sucks.

And you spoil her too much! \NJust stuff a potato in her mouth!

She's my one and only little sister.

You've got another sister \Nnamed Charlotte in New York.

Yes, and Lotte is my older sister.

Cosette is the only little sister I have.

How is this going over your head?

Right, Cosette?

Yes, Big Sister.

If we're being real here, \Nwe really need to pick up the pace.

You want to get checked out as soon \Nas possible, don't you, Cosette?

I also require sweets.

Yes, I know.

Of course.

Now, how the hell did you guys end up here?

Conduct

This is honestly the worst timing.

Here you go.

What? But isn't this road the quickest \Nway to get to New York from here?

There's no way you're gonna make it through.

The route to the east coast runs right \Nthrough the middle of that town, yeah...

But the D2s have nested there.

Just when business was booming and\N things were getting back on track...

A bunch of them just \Nshowed up outta nowhere.

Then everyone in town fled, \Nso now we're back to zero.

Basically killed all of our traffic, too.

It's only a matter of time before we're \Ngonna have to close up shop, too.

Oh, my.

It sucks, I tell ya.

So if we avoid this route...

You'd have to circle around down south,

but they've got their own issues \Ntrying to get back on their feet.

The roads are all torn up,

there's a bridge down, and apparently there\N are spots you can only get through by boat.

You didn't plan this out very well, did you?

Yeah, you're the last person \NI want to hear that from.

It's been four years since Grand Maestro\N Sagan said he was gonna end all this.

How much longer are we \Ngonna have to live this way?

You guys are all hopeless.

Maestro, I have replenished \Nthe necessary calories.

May I now execute the command from earlier?

Command?

I sense a number of D2s in that direction.

Of course, I could immediately \Neliminate them all.

Then we can secure the route to New York,

and you'll be able to enjoy that \Nparticular musical device.

Okay, do it.

Stop!

M-Missy, don't tell me you're a...

How many times have I told you \Nnot to break any windows?!

Why didn't you stop her?!

Music takes priority over everything else.

And it'll be easier to get \Nwhere we're going now.

What's there to complain about?

Oh, for crying out loud!

Come back here, Cosette!

The static is pretty intense.

How many are there? Wait, this is...

Yeah, we're screwed.

Cosette! Cosette, are you okay?!

I failed.

Cosette!

You okay, kid?

Never would've guessed they \Nwere a Conductor and a Musicart.

Maybe they're here to save us!

Let's go over everything one more time.

What is our goal?

To play music.

Eliminating all of the D2s.

No! You're both totally wrong!

We're going to New York, aren't we?!

We're going to get Cosette fixed \Nat the Symphonica, right?!

How are you two forgetting that?!

At this rate, we're never \Ngoing to get there!

Yes. I believe that both the Maestro \Nand I will run out of strength

and cease functioning before we get there.

If you understand this, \Nthen just listen to me!

God, I can't even...

Do something.

This is all your fault for \Nbeing so selfish, Maestro.

Music will save the world.

If eliminating D2s is your mission,

why didn't you finish them all off?

I mmm mrgh mradon brf I mmf evmryfing...

Eat first, then talk.

I did everything that I could.

Many D2s attacked.

And I shot the lot of them,

but I started to realize \Nthere was no end to them,

so I emitted a huge kaboom.

And then, suddenly, \NI was also hit with a kaboom,

very underhandedly, by something \Nenormous that remained hidden.

Of course, I precisely and desperately \Ntried to drag this thing out of hiding

by attempting various maneuvers.

But you failed.

You didn't have enough calories, Maestro.

I believe that you should have at least \Ngone to the scene as a Conductor.

I thought you took off because \Nyou were confident enough

that you could handle them all yourself.

I guess I overestimated you, \Nyou good-for-nothing Musicart.

Shut up! No more being reckless! \NNo more sudden attacks!

So we won't be able to \Nlisten to music around here

until we take care of this giant thing.

I guess we won't be able \Nto move forward, either.

Don't give that lower priority.

It appeared determined to stay underground.

Of course, if we pass by it, \Nit will attack ruthlessly.

Underground, huh? I wonder \Nif something's really down there.

Who cares what the reason is?

We just have to make sure it can't \Nstay hidden and drag it out.

And then I shall inflict

a great kaboom upon it.

Got any bright ideas?

I'll make them listen to their beloved music \Nso much that they start to hate it.

I can't even remember the last \Ntime I heard a live performance.

I was so hyped!

Since that Musicart took care of that D2,

I think we'll be safe around here.

Hey, can I try touching that thing?

Sure.

Yay!

Please excuse me. I shall be \Nborrowing this for a little while.

D2s loathe the sounds that humans create.

Especially music that has \Namazing harmony and rhythm.

The more exquisite the piece, \Nthe more unbearable it is to them,

so they'll seek to destroy it.

Now, let the recital begin.

A black stone... Of course.

So they came to this town because the \NBlack Night Siderites attracted them.

No wonder they don't \Nshow themselves so easily.

How long do you plan on napping?

Let the performance begin!

Perhaps you're so powerful because \Nof that giant Black Night Siderite.

Well, that won't do.

Then I will just have to shatter

that stone itself.

Unleash the sound!

Well done.

We made it through that by some miracle.

Hopefully this means it'll be smooth\Nsailing to New York from here.

I feel like I'm going to be\N in the best mood today.

Why do humans invest so much technique and \Npassion into the act of acquiring nutrients?

We somehow squeaked by this time,

but I'd like it if you'd keep me in the loop\Nso we can keep up this journey.

I'm talking to you over there.

Now I just need to find a grand piano.

There has to be one somewhere.

My only regret is this hole.

How could such a flaw be permitted?

Listen to me, please.

What a nice day...

These calories shall provide \Nme with new strength.

I'm begging you! Someone listen to me, please!