A Letter from the Sea/Event Story

Oh no! This event or card story is missing its transcript or is only partially transcripted!Our community needs more information on this page! Can you help out? Click here to add more.
Remember to also add the Transcripts category to the page after you have added the full transcript!

* Opening
* Chapter 1
* Chapter 2
* Chapter 3
* Chapter 4
* Chapter 5
* Ending

**Transcript**

 Hanazono Residence - Tae's Room

Tae
Sorry for the wait, Kasumi. I brought you some juice.
**Tae**: Sorry for the wait, Kasumi. I brought you some juice.

Kasumi
Wow~! Thanks, O-Tae~.
**Kasumi**: Wow~! Thanks, O-Tae~.

Tae
And here, a limited edition summer mango tart.
**Tae**: And here, a limited edition summer mango tart.

Kasumi
Oh, that's a lot of mango!
**Kasumi**: Oh, that's a lot of mango!

Tae
Himari recommended it. I heard it was better chilled, so I made it ice cold.
**Tae**: Himari recommended it. I heard it was better chilled, so I made it ice cold.

Kasumi
Nice idea, O-Tae! Let's hurry and dig in.
**Kasumi**: Nice idea, O-Tae! Let's hurry and dig in.

Tae
Wait, there's more. Now we add some slightly melted ice cream on top~...
**Tae**: Wait, there's more. Now we add some slightly melted ice cream on top~...

Kasumi
Woah, the ice cream is melting onto the mangos...
**Kasumi**: Woah, the ice cream is melting onto the mangos...

Tae
Finished. Another freestyle recipe straight from Himari.
**Tae**: Finished. Another freestyle recipe straight from Himari.

Kasumi
O-Tae, I can't hold out any longer with this tasty thing in front of me~.
**Kasumi**: O-Tae, I can't hold out any longer with this tasty thing in front of me~.

Tae
Me neither. It's my first time trying this too. I can't wait.
**Tae**: Me neither. It's my first time trying this too. I can't wait.

Kasumi
Okay, then! Put our hands together, and...!
**Kasumi**: Okay, then! Put our hands together, and...!

Kasumi & Tae
Let's eat~!
Let's eat!
**Kasumi & Tae**: Let's eat~!
Let's eat!

Kasumi
Mmm, so good~! What is this?! Anyway, it's just... amazing!
**Kasumi**: Mmm, so good~! What is this?! Anyway, it's just... amazing!

Tae
It's both refreshing and rich at the same time. I can't get enough of this. I wish Rimi and the others could be here to try some~.
**Tae**: It's both refreshing and rich at the same time. I can't get enough of this. I wish Rimi and the others could be here to try some~.

Kasumi
They're all on vacation with their families~. Ah, speaking of which, did you also get picture postcards from everyone?
**Kasumi**: They're all on vacation with their families~. Ah, speaking of which, did you also get picture postcards from everyone?

Tae
I did. They should be here somewhere... These, right?
**Tae**: I did. They should be here somewhere... These, right?

Kasumi
Yeah! Arisa went to a summer resort, and Rimi-rin went to an amusement park. Saya ended up going camping~...
**Kasumi**: Yeah! Arisa went to a summer resort, and Rimi-rin went to an amusement park. Saya ended up going camping~...

Tae
Everyone looks like they're having a great time. Seeing them that happy gets me all excited too.
**Tae**: Everyone looks like they're having a great time. Seeing them that happy gets me all excited too.

Kasumi
Aw man, I wish I could go somewhere~. Summer vacation is almost over now... How about you, O-Tae?
**Kasumi**: Aw man, I wish I could go somewhere~. Summer vacation is almost over now... How about you, O-Tae?

Tae
I'd love to! Even a day trip is fine. I just want to get out and go somewhere.
**Tae**: I'd love to! Even a day trip is fine. I just want to get out and go somewhere.

Tae
That way, I can thank everyone for their postcards with some of my own. The others would be so surprised to come back from their trips and have postcards waiting for them.
**Tae**: That way, I can thank everyone for their postcards with some of my own. The others would be so surprised to come back from their trips and have postcards waiting for them.

Kasumi
O-Tae, that's a great idea!
**Kasumi**: O-Tae, that's a great idea!

Tae
Should we do it, then? I'll look up some places on my phone.
**Tae**: Should we do it, then? I'll look up some places on my phone.

Kasumi
Me too~! When it comes to summer vacation, there is no place better than the ocean~.
**Kasumi**: Me too~! When it comes to summer vacation, there is no place better than the ocean~.

Tae
The ocean... The ocean... Ah, how about this beach? It seems rather popular.
**Tae**: The ocean... The ocean... Ah, how about this beach? It seems rather popular.

Kasumi
Can I see?!
**Kasumi**: Can I see?!

Tae
This site here. Doesn't the ocean look so pretty?
**Tae**: This site here. Doesn't the ocean look so pretty?

Kasumi
It does! The water is crystal clear~. That must feel so good to swim in~♪
**Kasumi**: It does! The water is crystal clear~. That must feel so good to swim in~♪

Tae
And this "marine mailbox" thing sounds interesting.
**Tae**: And this "marine mailbox" thing sounds interesting.

Kasumi
Marine mailbox?
**Kasumi**: Marine mailbox?

Tae
It's written right here. You swim all the way out to a mailbox on the ocean floor and submit postcards there.
**Tae**: It's written right here. You swim all the way out to a mailbox on the ocean floor and submit postcards there.

Kasumi
An underwater mailbox?! No way, that sounds so cool...!
**Kasumi**: An underwater mailbox?! No way, that sounds so cool...!

Tae
It looks like they also have a scuba diving tour we can do together. We could play in the ocean and send out postcards. I'm sold on this place.
**Tae**: It looks like they also have a scuba diving tour we can do together. We could play in the ocean and send out postcards. I'm sold on this place.

Kasumi
It has my vote too~!
**Kasumi**: It has my vote too~!

Tae
That settles it, then. I can't wait to go.
**Tae**: That settles it, then. I can't wait to go.
 Station Entrance

Kasumi
Thanks for walking me here, O-Tae. See you tomorrow.
**Kasumi**: Thanks for walking me here, O-Tae. See you tomorrow.

Tae
No problem. Bye-bye.
**Tae**: No problem. Bye-bye.

Hina
O-Tae-chan~! What are you up to?
**Hina**: O-Tae-chan~! What are you up to?

Tae
Ah, Hina-san! Hello. I was hanging out with Kasumi.
**Tae**: Ah, Hina-san! Hello. I was hanging out with Kasumi.

Hina
You're so lucky~. I'm stuck with Pastel \* Palettes duties almost every day~.
**Hina**: You're so lucky~. I'm stuck with Pastel \* Palettes duties almost every day~.

Hina
I just got off work a little while ago... Aw man, I wish I could have enjoyed my summer vacation a little more~.
**Hina**: I just got off work a little while ago... Aw man, I wish I could have enjoyed my summer vacation a little more~.

Tae
Why don't you come with us to the marine mailbox? Kasumi and I are thinking of going this weekend.
**Tae**: Why don't you come with us to the marine mailbox? Kasumi and I are thinking of going this weekend.

Hina
Marine mailbox?
**Hina**: Marine mailbox?

Hina
I had no idea something so interesting was out there! Count me in~!
**Hina**: I had no idea something so interesting was out there! Count me in~!

Hina
Ah, hold on a second. This weekend, I have... no work~! Aw yeah~!
**Hina**: Ah, hold on a second. This weekend, I have... no work~! Aw yeah~!

Tae
Wow, that's great!
**Tae**: Wow, that's great!

Hina
I had been thinking about what kind of summer greeting to send my sister, so this works perfectly~.
**Hina**: I had been thinking about what kind of summer greeting to send my sister, so this works perfectly~.

Hina
A marine mailbox sounds unique enough that even Sis will think it's seriously boppin'♪
**Hina**: A marine mailbox sounds unique enough that even Sis will think it's seriously boppin'♪

Tae
I want Arisa and the others to find it boppin', as well♪
**Tae**: I want Arisa and the others to find it boppin', as well♪

Hina
Yeah, let's do it~!
**Hina**: Yeah, let's do it~!

Tae
The postcards I got from them had me so excited. You could tell they were having a great time on their trips.
**Tae**: The postcards I got from them had me so excited. You could tell they were having a great time on their trips.

Tae
Which is why I want the postcards I send through the marine mailbox to be just as exciting.
**Tae**: Which is why I want the postcards I send through the marine mailbox to be just as exciting.

Hina
Well then, we'd better have of tons of fun~. Since it's a special occasion, I'll see if anyone else wants to come along!
**Hina**: Well then, we'd better have of tons of fun~. Since it's a special occasion, I'll see if anyone else wants to come along!

Tae
I still haven't looked up everything, but it seems like that beach has a lot of other interesting spots to check out.
**Tae**: I still haven't looked up everything, but it seems like that beach has a lot of other interesting spots to check out.

Hina
Nice, I smell an adventure coming on♪
**Hina**: Nice, I smell an adventure coming on♪

Tae
I'll be sure to do a thorough rundown. My O-Tae Research won't let you down.
**Tae**: I'll be sure to do a thorough rundown. My O-Tae Research won't let you down.

Hina
Right on~! We'll make these the best postcards ever~!
**Hina**: Right on~! We'll make these the best postcards ever~!

Tae
Yeah~!
**Tae**: Yeah~!

**Transcript**

 Ocean

Hina, Kasumi & Tae
The ocean~!!
**Hina, Kasumi & Tae**: The ocean~!!

Kasumi
Big, blue, and so, so beautiful! Mmm~! I'm super pumped~.
**Kasumi**: Big, blue, and so, so beautiful! Mmm~! I'm super pumped~.

Hina
That coastal breeze is nice too~. It's seriously boppin'♪
**Hina**: That coastal breeze is nice too~. It's seriously boppin'♪

Tae
Look. I see an island over there.
**Tae**: Look. I see an island over there.

Kasumi
How about that! Hello, island~!
**Kasumi**: How about that! Hello, island~!

Tae
Can you hear us~?!
**Tae**: Can you hear us~?!

Maya
Fufu, I'm afraid it is impossible for your voice to reach that far.
**Maya**: Fufu, I'm afraid it is impossible for your voice to reach that far.

Lisa
Those two seem to be having a good time~. I get where they're coming from, though☆
**Lisa**: Those two seem to be having a good time~. I get where they're coming from, though☆

Hina
... Was... here... All done~♪
**Hina**: ... Was... here... All done~♪

Maya
What are you doing, Hina-san?
**Maya**: What are you doing, Hina-san?

Hina
Writing in the sand~. "Hina Hikawa was here ☆彡" Cool, right~?
**Hina**: Writing in the sand~. "Hina Hikawa was here ☆彡" Cool, right~?

Tae
No fair, Hina! I want to write something too!
**Tae**: No fair, Hina! I want to write something too!

Kasumi
Where did you find that stick?
**Kasumi**: Where did you find that stick?

Hina
There's a pile of driftwood over there. I'll show you!
**Hina**: There's a pile of driftwood over there. I'll show you!

Maya
Everyone, please do not wander off too far, okay~?
**Maya**: Everyone, please do not wander off too far, okay~?

Hina, Tae & Kasumi
Okay~!
**Hina, Tae & Kasumi**: Okay~!

Lisa
The weather sure is nice~. I'm glad we're getting this much sun on our special beach trip~.
**Lisa**: The weather sure is nice~. I'm glad we're getting this much sun on our special beach trip~.

Maya
Cumulonimbus clouds have formed over there. That certainly makes it feel like summer has yet to end.
**Maya**: Cumulonimbus clouds have formed over there. That certainly makes it feel like summer has yet to end.

Lisa
Still, I was surprised when I got that text from Hina out of nowhere~. "Let's go to the beach next weekend~."
**Lisa**: Still, I was surprised when I got that text from Hina out of nowhere~. "Let's go to the beach next weekend~."

Maya
Hahaha, mine said the same thing. Aya-san and the others wanted to join us, but their schedules did not match with ours...
**Maya**: Hahaha, mine said the same thing. Aya-san and the others wanted to join us, but their schedules did not match with ours...

Lisa
I tried to find some other people to come along, but they were all busy. Oh well, we'll just have to make up for their share of the fun♪
**Lisa**: I tried to find some other people to come along, but they were all busy. Oh well, we'll just have to make up for their share of the fun♪

Maya
Well said! That way we'll have all sorts of stories to share with them!
**Maya**: Well said! That way we'll have all sorts of stories to share with them!

Hina
Okay, then! Let's make the others totally jealous with our super amazing postcards~!
**Hina**: Okay, then! Let's make the others totally jealous with our super amazing postcards~!

Lisa
Ah, welcome back, Hina~.
**Lisa**: Ah, welcome back, Hina~.

Maya
Amazing postcards, huh~. I recall there being a mailbox in the middle of the sea, correct? That surprised me when I first heard about it.
**Maya**: Amazing postcards, huh~. I recall there being a mailbox in the middle of the sea, correct? That surprised me when I first heard about it.

Hina
Doesn't that just smell of fun and adventure?! I wonder how Sis will react when she finds out our postcards were sent from the marine mailbox~.
**Hina**: Doesn't that just smell of fun and adventure?! I wonder how Sis will react when she finds out our postcards were sent from the marine mailbox~.

Maya
Fufu. Hina-san, you certainly do love Sayo-san.
**Maya**: Fufu. Hina-san, you certainly do love Sayo-san.

Lisa
That's for sure~. It's not often that you hear of people sending summer greetings to their own families.
**Lisa**: That's for sure~. It's not often that you hear of people sending summer greetings to their own families.

Hina
Really? I think it's normal~. Nothing wrong with sending something to the people you love~.
**Hina**: Really? I think it's normal~. Nothing wrong with sending something to the people you love~.

Tae
Hina-san, Lisa-san, Maya-san! It's finished! I wrote, "Tae Hanazono was here!" I added a drawing of Oddie.
**Tae**: Hina-san, Lisa-san, Maya-san! It's finished! I wrote, "Tae Hanazono was here!" I added a drawing of Oddie.

Kasumi
Take a look at mine too! "Kasumi Toyama was here~☆" ... Hehehe, how does it look?
**Kasumi**: Take a look at mine too! "Kasumi Toyama was here~☆" ... Hehehe, how does it look?

Lisa
Oh, they came out well♪ And Tae's Oddie drawing is so cute~.
**Lisa**: Oh, they came out well♪ And Tae's Oddie drawing is so cute~.

Maya
Toyama-san, I find yours to be incredible! The letter balance is particularly exquisite~.
**Maya**: Toyama-san, I find yours to be incredible! The letter balance is particularly exquisite~.

Hina
Alright, that's enough with writing in the sand for now. Let's go play in the water~.
**Hina**: Alright, that's enough with writing in the sand for now. Let's go play in the water~.

Maya
H-Hina-san, you were the one who started it...
**Maya**: H-Hina-san, you were the one who started it...

Lisa
What time does the marine mailbox tour start again?
**Lisa**: What time does the marine mailbox tour start again?

Kasumi
In the afternoon! Giving us plenty of time to play.
**Kasumi**: In the afternoon! Giving us plenty of time to play.

Lisa
Okay~. We'd better get changed, then. The dressing room is... over there, I think. Let's go.
**Lisa**: Okay~. We'd better get changed, then. The dressing room is... over there, I think. Let's go.

Hina
Alright, starting with O-Tae-chan... Sound off!
**Hina**: Alright, starting with O-Tae-chan... Sound off!

Tae
One!
**Tae**: One!

Kasumi
Two!
**Kasumi**: Two!

Lisa
Three!
**Lisa**: Three!

Maya
Four! Everyone is accounted for.
**Maya**: Four! Everyone is accounted for.

Kasumi
Then~... let's make a splash~!
**Kasumi**: Then~... let's make a splash~!

Tae
Wait, Kasumi! I haven't told you about my O-Tae Research.
**Tae**: Wait, Kasumi! I haven't told you about my O-Tae Research.

Kasumi
Whoa, you're right!
**Kasumi**: Whoa, you're right!

Maya
O-Tae Research...?
**Maya**: O-Tae Research...?

Hina
O-Tae-chan was checking to see if there's any cool stuff to do nearby.
**Hina**: O-Tae-chan was checking to see if there's any cool stuff to do nearby.

Kasumi
We almost ran off without checking in on the O-Tae Research... That was a close one~.
**Kasumi**: We almost ran off without checking in on the O-Tae Research... That was a close one~.

Tae
Alright, here's the first batch of O-Tae Research. Do you see the boulders in front of that island over there?
**Tae**: Alright, here's the first batch of O-Tae Research. Do you see the boulders in front of that island over there?

Lisa
Ummm... the ones that are a bit offshore?
**Lisa**: Ummm... the ones that are a bit offshore?

Tae
Bingo, Lisa-san! I don't have an Oddie doll to give you as a prize, but... Correct answer!
**Tae**: Bingo, Lisa-san! I don't have an Oddie doll to give you as a prize, but... Correct answer!

Lisa
Hahaha, so it was a quiz.
**Lisa**: Hahaha, so it was a quiz.

Tae
Those are the "Stones of Happiness." They say that good things come to whoever touches them.
**Tae**: Those are the "Stones of Happiness." They say that good things come to whoever touches them.

Kasumi
For real?! I want to try!
**Kasumi**: For real?! I want to try!

Hina
O-Tae-chan was checking to see if there's any cool stuff to do nearby.
**Hina**: O-Tae-chan was checking to see if there's any cool stuff to do nearby.

Hina
Nice~. Now that's one boppin' superstition♪ Alright, everyone, set sail~!
**Hina**: Nice~. Now that's one boppin' superstition♪ Alright, everyone, set sail~!

Kasumi & Tae
Off we go~!
**Kasumi & Tae**: Off we go~!

Lisa
There they go... Are you coming, Maya?
**Lisa**: There they go... Are you coming, Maya?

Maya
I don't feel confident swimming that far out, so I will stay behind and relax in the shallows.
**Maya**: I don't feel confident swimming that far out, so I will stay behind and relax in the shallows.

Lisa
Alright, I'll do the same, then. Let me grab us some swimming rings.
**Lisa**: Alright, I'll do the same, then. Let me grab us some swimming rings.

**Transcript**

 Ocean

Maya
Ahhh~. It's nice to empty your mind and simply float in the water~.
**Maya**: Ahhh~. It's nice to empty your mind and simply float in the water~.

Lisa
This is what you call pure bliss~. I can feel all my fatigue being washed away...
**Lisa**: This is what you call pure bliss~. I can feel all my fatigue being washed away...

Maya
Did you perhaps spend your entire summer vacation doing band rehearsals?
**Maya**: Did you perhaps spend your entire summer vacation doing band rehearsals?

Lisa
Yep! We've been making new songs and working on arrangements of our previous ones. We tried all sorts of new things~.
**Lisa**: Yep! We've been making new songs and working on arrangements of our previous ones. We tried all sorts of new things~.

Lisa
I've been playing bass so much that I could probably count the days where I didn't. It was a very fulfilling summer vacation☆
**Lisa**: I've been playing bass so much that I could probably count the days where I didn't. It was a very fulfilling summer vacation☆

Maya
As always, Roselia continues to be something worth keeping an eye on.
**Maya**: As always, Roselia continues to be something worth keeping an eye on.

Lisa
Thank you♪ How've you been, Maya?
**Lisa**: Thank you♪ How've you been, Maya?

Maya
I'm in a similar situation to yours, Lisa-san. Nearly every day has involved working with Pastel \* Palettes.
**Maya**: I'm in a similar situation to yours, Lisa-san. Nearly every day has involved working with Pastel \* Palettes.

Maya
Events, radio appearances, concerts, and meet and greets... I had the pleasure of being busy with so many activities.
**Maya**: Events, radio appearances, concerts, and meet and greets... I had the pleasure of being busy with so many activities.

Lisa
I thought I was seeing Pastel \* Palettes pop up in more magazines more often lately.
**Lisa**: I thought I was seeing Pastel \* Palettes pop up in more magazines more often lately.

Lisa
Fufu, you're growing more and more famous by the day♪
**Lisa**: Fufu, you're growing more and more famous by the day♪

Maya
Maybe... All I know is that I plan to work even harder to please our fans!
**Maya**: Maybe... All I know is that I plan to work even harder to please our fans!

Lisa
Yeah, and we're all cheering for you☆
**Lisa**: Yeah, and we're all cheering for you☆

Hina & Tae
Target sighted~!
**Hina & Tae**: Target sighted~!

Lisa & Maya
Eek! Wh-what...?!
**Lisa & Maya**: Eek! Wh-what...?!

Hina
Yay~! Operation Water Warfare was a success~!
**Hina**: Yay~! Operation Water Warfare was a success~!

Tae
Yay~!
**Tae**: Yay~!

Lisa
Ooo, my hair is soaked... Jeez, Hina~, Tae~. You shouldn't scare people like that~.
**Lisa**: Ooo, my hair is soaked... Jeez, Hina~, Tae~. You shouldn't scare people like that~.

Hina
Ah, Lisa-chi is gonna blow! Run for it~!
**Hina**: Ah, Lisa-chi is gonna blow! Run for it~!

Lisa
Get back here, you two~!
**Lisa**: Get back here, you two~!

Maya
Ah, Lisa-san...! There she goes...
**Maya**: Ah, Lisa-san...! There she goes...

Kasumi
I'm back, Maya-san~!
**Kasumi**: I'm back, Maya-san~!

Maya
Welcome back, Toyama-san~! How were the Stones of Happiness?
**Maya**: Welcome back, Toyama-san~! How were the Stones of Happiness?

Kasumi
I actually touched them! The way they were shaped was really cool.
**Kasumi**: I actually touched them! The way they were shaped was really cool.

Maya
Their shape?
**Maya**: Their shape?

Kasumi
From above... they totally looked like a heart!
**Kasumi**: From above... they totally looked like a heart!

Maya
That does make them seem effective~. Perhaps the notion of being blessed through contact is not entirely preposterous.
**Maya**: That does make them seem effective~. Perhaps the notion of being blessed through contact is not entirely preposterous.

Kasumi
I wonder what will happen~. I can't wait to see what good things come my way!
**Kasumi**: I wonder what will happen~. I can't wait to see what good things come my way!

Tae
Kasumi , Maya-san! You're wide open...!
**Tae**: Kasumi , Maya-san! You're wide open...!

Kasumi & Maya
Wh-what?! Umph!
**Kasumi & Maya**: Wh-what?! Umph!

Hina
Yay~! Second Assault: Successful~!
**Hina**: Yay~! Second Assault: Successful~!

Tae
Kasumi, this is the ocean. A moment of carelessness can be fatal.
**Tae**: Kasumi, this is the ocean. A moment of carelessness can be fatal.

Maya
Ooo, I can't believe they got me again... Very well... Toyama-san, it's time we fought back!
**Maya**: Ooo, I can't believe they got me again... Very well... Toyama-san, it's time we fought back!

Kasumi
I won't let you down! We'll make them pay for that!
**Kasumi**: I won't let you down! We'll make them pay for that!

Hina
Oh, so you want some more~?! Hit us with everything you've got~!
**Hina**: Oh, so you want some more~?! Hit us with everything you've got~!

Lisa
Maya, Kasumi! I've got your backs!
**Lisa**: Maya, Kasumi! I've got your backs!

Hina
Oh, Lisa-chi is joining the fray! Now we're talking~♪
**Hina**: Oh, Lisa-chi is joining the fray! Now we're talking~♪

Tae
Hina-san, let's win this.
**Tae**: Hina-san, let's win this.

Lisa
You think you can seriously take us down~? Now you two are in for it~!
**Lisa**: You think you can seriously take us down~? Now you two are in for it~!

Lisa
Wow~, that was fun~. I haven't goofed around like that in so long~.
**Lisa**: Wow~, that was fun~. I haven't goofed around like that in so long~.

Maya
We should take a little break. I would like to reapply some sunscreen as well.
**Maya**: We should take a little break. I would like to reapply some sunscreen as well.

Hina
Aww, let's keep playing~. We have plenty of time to rest~.
**Hina**: Aww, let's keep playing~. We have plenty of time to rest~.

Lisa
I know how you feel, but... I could go for a break, honestly~.
**Lisa**: I know how you feel, but... I could go for a break, honestly~.

Maya
For the time being, we should meet up with Tae-san and Toyama-san. They should have gone back by now.
**Maya**: For the time being, we should meet up with Tae-san and Toyama-san. They should have gone back by now.

Lisa
Right. We can figure out what to do after that.
**Lisa**: Right. We can figure out what to do after that.

Kasumi & Tae
...
**Kasumi & Tae**: ...

Lisa
Ah, there they are. Kasumi, Tae~... Wait, what's that?!
**Lisa**: Ah, there they are. Kasumi, Tae~... Wait, what's that?!

Maya
A sand castle, a sand mountain, and even a sand pyramid...
**Maya**: A sand castle, a sand mountain, and even a sand pyramid...

Hina
Ah, the roof of the castle is shaped like a rabbit! What are you guys making?
**Hina**: Ah, the roof of the castle is shaped like a rabbit! What are you guys making?

Tae
Hanazono Land. It's a paradise where we can live out our days surrounded by rabbits.
**Tae**: Hanazono Land. It's a paradise where we can live out our days surrounded by rabbits.

Maya
This is very impressive... Every piece is embellished with rabbits... I can easily sense your passion.
**Maya**: This is very impressive... Every piece is embellished with rabbits... I can easily sense your passion.

Kasumi
O-Tae and I did a lot of planning for this!
**Kasumi**: O-Tae and I did a lot of planning for this!

Tae
It is still far from complete. I would say we are only about halfway finished.
**Tae**: It is still far from complete. I would say we are only about halfway finished.

Lisa
So it's bound to be pretty big~.
**Lisa**: So it's bound to be pretty big~.

Maya
I would like to help! We should all combine our efforts towards the completion of Hanazono Land!
**Maya**: I would like to help! We should all combine our efforts towards the completion of Hanazono Land!

Hina
If it's a rabbit paradise, then the residents will need some of their own, right? Leave it to me~.
**Hina**: If it's a rabbit paradise, then the residents will need some of their own, right? Leave it to me~.

Lisa
I'll help too.
**Lisa**: I'll help too.

Tae
Thank you so much! Let's make this into a wonderful utopia for all.
**Tae**: Thank you so much! Let's make this into a wonderful utopia for all.

Hina
Alright, begin construction~!
**Hina**: Alright, begin construction~!

**Transcript**

 Ocean

Lisa
Maya, lean slightly closer to Kasumi~. Tae, come a little more towards me... Yeah, perfect♪ Okay, here goes~...
**Lisa**: Maya, lean slightly closer to Kasumi~. Tae, come a little more towards me... Yeah, perfect♪ Okay, here goes~...

Hina
Did you get it, Lisa-chi? Let me see!
**Hina**: Did you get it, Lisa-chi? Let me see!

Lisa
Just a second~... Oh, it came out nice~. Look, a perfect shot of everyone at Hanazono Land☆
**Lisa**: Just a second~... Oh, it came out nice~. Look, a perfect shot of everyone at Hanazono Land☆

Tae
Lisa-san, please send a copy of that photo to me later.
**Tae**: Lisa-san, please send a copy of that photo to me later.

Lisa
Okay~. I'll post it in the group chat~.
**Lisa**: Okay~. I'll post it in the group chat~.

Kasumi
Thank you so much~!
**Kasumi**: Thank you so much~!

Maya
What should we do now? It is almost time for lunch.
**Maya**: What should we do now? It is almost time for lunch.

Hina
Playing like this is fine, or we can grab some grub. I'm down for either one~.
**Hina**: Playing like this is fine, or we can grab some grub. I'm down for either one~.

Tae
In that case, I have some places I would like to go.
**Tae**: In that case, I have some places I would like to go.

Hina
Oh, where's that?
**Hina**: Oh, where's that?

Tae
Seashell Shore and Mermaid Cavern.
**Tae**: Seashell Shore and Mermaid Cavern.

Lisa
Mermaid Cavern?
**Lisa**: Mermaid Cavern?

Tae
Yes, there is a cave nearby where a mermaid lives.
**Tae**: Yes, there is a cave nearby where a mermaid lives.

Kasumi
Whoa, for real~?!
**Kasumi**: Whoa, for real~?!

Tae
For real. The O-Tae research is never wrong.
**Tae**: For real. The O-Tae research is never wrong.

Hina
Mermaids in caves... Now that smells like a mystery...! That's totally boppin~♪
**Hina**: Mermaids in caves... Now that smells like a mystery...! That's totally boppin~♪

Kasumi
Oh, oh~! I want to go see the mermaid~!
**Kasumi**: Oh, oh~! I want to go see the mermaid~!

Maya
Accounts of mermaids exist across the world, whether it's through legends or eyewitness accounts. It would appear this place is no exception.
**Maya**: Accounts of mermaids exist across the world, whether it's through legends or eyewitness accounts. It would appear this place is no exception.

Maya
Although most of the sightings were a result of mistaking wildlife such as dugongs for said beings.
**Maya**: Although most of the sightings were a result of mistaking wildlife such as dugongs for said beings.

Lisa
I was seriously hooked on mermaid cartoons when I was a kid~. They've got this special charm to them~♪
**Lisa**: I was seriously hooked on mermaid cartoons when I was a kid~. They've got this special charm to them~♪

Hina
Right, that settles it, then☆ We'll head straight for the Mermaid Cavern, and-
**Hina**: Right, that settles it, then☆ We'll head straight for the Mermaid Cavern, and-

Tae
Ah, do you mind if we have lunch first? My stomach is already making a fuss.
**Tae**: Ah, do you mind if we have lunch first? My stomach is already making a fuss.

Hina
Huh~?!
**Hina**: Huh~?!

Lisa
Hahaha, roger that! Let's hit up that stand over there.
**Lisa**: Hahaha, roger that! Let's hit up that stand over there.
 Coastal Rocks

Hina
Alright, Hikawa Mystery Expedition... sound off!
**Hina**: Alright, Hikawa Mystery Expedition... sound off!

Tae
One!
**Tae**: One!

Kasumi
Two!
**Kasumi**: Two!

Lisa
Three!
**Lisa**: Three!

Maya
Four! Um... what is this Hikawa Mystery Expedition?
**Maya**: Four! Um... what is this Hikawa Mystery Expedition?

Hina
It's me leading an investigation into the mystery of the mermaid, of course~.
**Hina**: It's me leading an investigation into the mystery of the mermaid, of course~.

Hina
Having said that~... Crewmate O-Tae! Where is this Mermaid Cavern?!
**Hina**: Having said that~... Crewmate O-Tae! Where is this Mermaid Cavern?!

Tae
Um, if the sun is there... then it should be this way. Seashell Shore is actually on the way.
**Tae**: Um, if the sun is there... then it should be this way. Seashell Shore is actually on the way.

Lisa
That's the place with a ton of shells in various colors, right? I can't wait to go there too~.
**Lisa**: That's the place with a ton of shells in various colors, right? I can't wait to go there too~.

Kasumi
Captain Hina, let's get going already~.
**Kasumi**: Captain Hina, let's get going already~.

Hina
Okay~! Begin the search~!
**Hina**: Okay~! Begin the search~!
 A Few Minutes Later

Kasumi
Hm, hmmm~♪ Where can the mermaid be~?
**Kasumi**: Hm, hmmm~♪ Where can the mermaid be~?

Maya
Fufu, she may already be watching us from somewhere nearby.
**Maya**: Fufu, she may already be watching us from somewhere nearby.

Kasumi
Huh?! From where?! Hmmm~...
**Kasumi**: Huh?! From where?! Hmmm~...

Tae
Look, Kasumi! I see a crab over there.
**Tae**: Look, Kasumi! I see a crab over there.

Kasumi
Hey, you're right! It sure is energetic~. Ah, it went between the rocks...
**Kasumi**: Hey, you're right! It sure is energetic~. Ah, it went between the rocks...

Tae
Did you know crabs are also rabbits, Kasumi?
**Tae**: Did you know crabs are also rabbits, Kasumi?

Kasumi
How could they be both...? What do you mean?
**Kasumi**: How could they be both...? What do you mean?

Tae
In Finland, rabbits are called "kani." That's just like the Japanese word for crab. Eve taught me that.
**Tae**: In Finland, rabbits are called "kani." That's just like the Japanese word for crab. Eve taught me that.

Hina
Have you been learning stuff from Eve-chan too, O-Tae-chan? Alright then, have you ever heard of a "merimakkara"?
**Hina**: Have you been learning stuff from Eve-chan too, O-Tae-chan? Alright then, have you ever heard of a "merimakkara"?

Tae
Merimakkara...?
**Tae**: Merimakkara...?

Maya
I do believe it means "sea cucumber." That is how you refer to it in Finnish, anyway.
**Maya**: I do believe it means "sea cucumber." That is how you refer to it in Finnish, anyway.

Lisa
Aw, what an adorable name~... Huh? Is this...?
**Lisa**: Aw, what an adorable name~... Huh? Is this...?

Kasumi
Ah, a pink seashell!
**Kasumi**: Ah, a pink seashell!

Tae
I found a green one over here. Ah, There's an orange one too!
**Tae**: I found a green one over here. Ah, There's an orange one too!

Maya
The entire area is littered with beautiful shells... Could this mean we are at...
**Maya**: The entire area is littered with beautiful shells... Could this mean we are at...

All
Seashell Shore!
**All**: Seashell Shore!

Hina
This has to be it! I knew the O-Tae Research would get us here!
**Hina**: This has to be it! I knew the O-Tae Research would get us here!

Lisa
I knew there would be a lot of colors, but... this is much more than I expected~.
**Lisa**: I knew there would be a lot of colors, but... this is much more than I expected~.

Maya
Indeed... Why are the shells in this area alone so colorful? What is so special about this particular stretch of rocks...?
**Maya**: Indeed... Why are the shells in this area alone so colorful? What is so special about this particular stretch of rocks...?

Tae
... Ah, I know. It must be because the mermaid often comes here to play.
**Tae**: ... Ah, I know. It must be because the mermaid often comes here to play.

Kasumi
That makes sense! So that's why there are so many pretty shells around here.
**Kasumi**: That makes sense! So that's why there are so many pretty shells around here.

Maya
A-are you certain about that...?
**Maya**: A-are you certain about that...?

Tae
Without a doubt. Now I want to meet this mermaid more than ever.
**Tae**: Without a doubt. Now I want to meet this mermaid more than ever.

**Transcript**

**Transcript**

**Transcript**