Tidal Age

> Until next time, keep it raw!
>
> -Tidal Age's catchphrase

Tidal Age is an idol duo based in Sea Star Plaza, consisting of Coral and Nigiri. They host Night Sky News, produce music, and perform at splatfests.

## Music

 Chromatic Aberration
 Now or Never!
 Calamari Inkantation
 Fly Octo Fly - Ebb and Flow

## History

Previously, Coral and Nigiri were both a part of the Octarian Army, and were both present when Agent 3 fought against DJ Octavio the first time. They didn't know each other before they were both freed from Octavio's control by the Calamari Inkantation. Nigiri escaped first, settling temporarily underground. He planned to go to the surface eventually, but wanted to make a plan before leaving. Coral left a few weeks later, and came across Nigiri's hideout on their way to the surface. Nigiri was returning from a supply run, disguised as a brainwashed octoling in order to not attract suspicion. Coral thought he was still under DJ Octavio's control, and attacked. Nigiri was almost splatted, but was able to remove his goggles to show Coral that he was simply in disguise. Coral apologized for attacking, and after a few minutes of conversation, Nigiri showed Coral his base of operations. They decided to team up, and try to find their way to the surface together. While the two were developing a plan, Nigiri and Coral also developed a close friendship. They also learned that they make a pretty nice duet, and decided they might try to start a band once they reached the surface. After another month of planning, the two of them left, and were almost to the surface when an argument broke out between the two. Once they finally made it, Coral wanted to immediately begin creating and performing new music for their band, and jump straight into the hustle and bustle of the big city. Nigiri, on the other hand, wanted to take things slowly, trying to get settled in a smaller town before starting to create and perform new music. The argument got heated, and eventually Nigiri just walked off. Coral had known him long enough to know that he needed to cool off, and once he returned, they would be able to talk things out. Coral waited for him to return for two weeks, before realizing that he wasn't coming back. They figured he probably went on to the surface without them, so they left, reaching the surface two days later.

Nigiri had not made his way to the surface, but had gotten lost and eventually fallen into the Deepsea Metro, where he was partially sanitized and became a soldier for Commander Tartar's army. He lost most of his memories, including those of Coral, and remained under Tartar's control until the phone was destroyed by Agent 8, when he was finally able to think and act for himself again. He went to the surface as quickly as possible, earning some money in turf wars until he was able to rent an apartment with a few other people. His new roommates showed him around Inkopolis, and he quickly fell in love with the city. During a karaoke night he was participating in with his roommates, another octoling took the stage. They seemed familiar, somehow, and he was impressed by their rendition of pop idol Marie's *Tide Goes Out.* He introduced himself, and was surprised to see that the other octoling seemed to know him already. They were confused when he said that he didn't know who they were. Coral reintroduced themself, and Nigiri explained that they seemed familiar to him, but he couldn't remember much from before he woke up in the Metro after the telephone was destroyed. He suggested that perhaps they had known each other before, and that maybe someday those memories would come back to him. Coral and Nigiri agreed to be friends again, and towards the end of the night they performed Calamari Inkantation together, earning them cheers and applause from all in attendance. They began playing turf wars and hanging out together, and after about a month of hanging out on the surface, Nigiri began to remember escaping with Coral. He apologized for walking off and getting lost, but Coral said that they didn't blame him. They also explained that they thought he had probably been right when he said he wanted to take things slow, as the solo songs Coral had posted online while they were still new to Inkopolis hadn't gathered many fans.

Coral and Nigiri decided to finally try to achieve their dream of starting a band, and Tidelight was formed. They began posting songs on Coral's music channel, which began gathering followers at a surprising rate. Some of their songs even started appearing on radio stations, and producers began reaching out to the band. They signed a contract, and performed their debut concert about 6 months after Nigiri and Coral had met up again. Soon the two were a national hit, and were given the opportunity to host their own news show in Sea Star Plaza, located in Night Sky City, a newly constructed city which was rapidly growing in population. The modern city was the hottest new spot for sea creatures to hang out, with all new turf war stages, shops, and battle modes. The two octolings accepted the job without hesitation, and were set up in the plaza within only a few weeks. The two began giving news updates and hosting splatfests, and were an overnight sensation among the young sea creatures living in the city. Tidelight was soon a common household name, and the two became one of the most popular idol duos ever to perform.

## Relationship

Coral and Nigiri are very close friends, and they work very well together. They rarely argue, although they will playfully poke fun at each other, especially when hosting the news. Coral is also somewhat jealous of Nigiri's looks, often referring to him as "the pretty one". They get along well, though, despite their differences.