My Lovely Twintails/Story

### A Fashionable Festival

The three friends that are linked by their twintails; Twinleaf, Twinflower, and Moss Rose, have made their way to Blossom Hill's capital where a strange event is being held, the “Twintails Competition”.

*Memories of decades past have suddenly come to my mind, and thus, please allow me to write this letter to whomever I wish to reach. Milady, wherefore art thou right now?*
*I cannot forget those beautiful twintails, and so I am planning to hold a large event soon. Although, to the Lady with whom I spent time amongst the dancing flowers of Blossom Hill without even knowing your name... …. … … ….........*
**Moss Rose:** Sei! Yaaa!
**Pest:** Gi, GigaaaAA...!!
**Moss Rose:** Rin-chan, it went over there!
**Twinflower:** Okay! Sorei!!
**Pest:** Ki...Gu, Gugugu...!!!!
**Twinflower:** Arya, it's stubborn. But over there...
**Twinleaf:** Fuu....!!
**Pest:** Gururu...Ga, ga...
**Moss Rose:** Way to go Twinleaf-chan! It's brilliant when you defeat them just like that, it's so cool, haa...
**Twinleaf:** No, I'm just... Everyone is strong, while I'm not.
**Twinflower:** Your self confidence is the same as always. But, you know, mama always said that a team's victory was proof of how good their friendship is, and that's all there is to it♪
Also, Twinflower. Your hair's a little messed up. Come over here, hey.
**Twinleaf:** I-it's fine. Also, Danchou-san's watching...
**Twinflower:** It's all good, just settle down! It'll be over soon!
**Twinleaf:** Y-yeah...
**Twinflower:** ...Yup, okay!
**Twinleaf:** Thank you, Twinflower-san. You're always taking care of me.
**Moss Rose:** Rin-chan, me too!
**Twinflower:** Hmm, let's see?
OK, complete!
**Moss Rose:** Yay, thank you♪
Fufu, as always, when Rin-chan ties the twintails, they're super special! My head feels a little bit lighter, and now I feel like I can run anywhere♪
**Danchou:** Well then, let's get going.
**Moss Rose:** Ah, you're right. Excuse us Danchou-san, ehehe
**Twinleaf:** Today's agenda is that we give these two a tour of city, isn't it?
Saying that, we're on vacation, so we should get the confirmation of the locations of important facilities and features over with, then afterwards, we can gain a feeling of the atmosphere of the entire city.
**Twinflower:** OK, I'm looking forward to it♪ We're counting on you, Twinleaf, Danchou.
**Moss Flower:** Waa-, amazing! Posters, signboards, and so many decorations...
Blossom Hills cities are just as lively as Banana Ocean's!
**Twinleaf:** No, it's not always like this... The atmosphere feels like that of a festival, but what festival is it...?
**Nazuna:** It's the Twintails Competition!
**Twinleaf:** Twintails...
**Moss Rose:** Competition?
**Nazuna:** Yes! Twintails, or twintail-like, a competition all for twintails!
**Twinflower:** Ah, it's Nazuna. Those twintails really suit you♪ Was it you who came up with this plan?
**Nazuna:** Ah, no. It wasn't me who...
**Aristocrat Sponsor:** Well met, twintail maidens. Today's organiser is myself. With the receipt of many helpers, I was able to make this a reality.
**Twinleaf:** ...You've managed to hold such a huge event with twintails as the theme...?
**Aristocrat Sponsor:** Skane held an event for little sisters, correct? So thus, there is no issue with having a Twintail Competition.
Besides, this is no longer a competition, but has taken on aspects of a festival. This will not only lead to increased exchange between the people, but also a boost to the economy.
**Moss Rose:** A-amazing...! There's such a passion for twintails!
...But, even though you say this, you're not wearing twintails?
**Aristocrat Sponsor:** Correct. The love I have for twintails is to appreciate them by viewing them.
Yes... I'm just searching. There was a “perfect twintail” that I met a long time ago, and was fascinated by...
**Moss Rose:** A perfect...
**Twinleaf:** Twintail...
**Aristocrat Sponsor:** To tell you the truth, if I could meet that person again... No, that hope has passed. Today is a blessed day where we will choose the best twintail from those that have come to this event.
For the one who fascinates the most people, a small gift and the first title of “queentail” will be awarded. It would please me if you would join this event in order to make it even more lively.
**Twinleaf:** ...Excuse me. It seems we've been invited into a strange day of...
**Moss Rose:** It's completely fine, Twinleaf-chan! In Banana Ocean, this kind of thing is totally normal!
**Twinflower:** So, what should we do? From everyone else's perspective, we're going to look like participants, no matter what, so it seems we won't be able to go sightseeing at leisure...
**Danchou:** Then let's enjoy the event.
**Moss Rose:** Danchou-sama, I love your way of thinking! We might not be able to relax, but at this rate, I think we can have a memorable day!
So saying that, I want to try out the Twintails Competition! After all, twintails are the hairstyle that tied us all together!
**Twinflower:** What do you think Twinleaf? Do you think you'll be able to manage in an event like this?
**Twinleaf:** You're right. I don't like putting myself out front. If possible, I'd like to keep out of it...
**Moss Rose:** Twinleaf-chaaan...
**Twinleaf:** ...I want to keep out of it. But if Moss Rose-san and Twinflower-san enters, then I'll also enter.
**Moss Rose:** Yay, yippee♪ Let's all do our best!
**Twinflower:** You never change, spoiling Moss Rose. It's great to put others first, but sometimes you should insist on your own opinions too.
**Twinleaf:** Thank you. Your concern is more than enough for me.

### At the Competition

The judging is going to be white hot in the special skills appeal battle. The three dove in to participate without any preparation, but thanks to Twinflower's quick thinking, they performed a breathtaking dance and hit the top score.

**Nazuna:** Let us begin the “Twintails Competition”! Who will be the one to win the title of Queentail!? And now for our first entrant!
**Usagigoke:** Here! It's the first, and the most useful, Usagigoke! It looks like I'm taking the leading role today! Everyone, please watch me!
**Nazuna:** You're full of energy, aren't you, Usagigoke-san! Your dancing twintails are sooo cute! Do you have some skill to perform for your appeal?
**Usagigoke:** Special skill? I have a lot of special skills, but...
I know, how about an Easter style game! Something like an egg and spoon race!
**Nazuna:** I see! But doesn't a race need an opponent? It's wonderful, so let's call on the next competitor!
**Strawberry:** Eh, eeeeh!? Is it already my turn!?
**Lady's Sorrel:** It seems like there's been a sudden change in plans...!
**Jujube:** Well, Jujube's ready to go right now, so it doesn't matter♪
**Twinleaf:** ...There's an special skills appeal section, I hadn't heard... As I thought, I'm going to need to resign...
**Twinflower:** But, we don't actually have to do it individually, right? It's just an additional appeal, so it's not mandatory, but optional.
**Twinleaf:** I-is that right? Well, we just jumped in, so it's best if we don't stand out too much, let's just show our faces and do a proper greeting.
**Moss Rose:** Eh, Ummm...But...
**Nazuna:** The excitement in this venue is steadily rising! Let's keep this going and call up the next contestant! Welcome!
**Dendrobium:** I am Dendrobium, from Winter Rose. It's a pleasure to meet you.
**Nazuna:** I'm not sure, but isn't it unusual for Dendrobium-san to step up onto such a stage. This is a wonderful opportunity, so is there any kind of special skill you would like to show everyone?
**Dendrobium:** Perfect punching
**Nazuna:** Eh?
**Dendrobium:** The form of the stance is the foundation, but just to be sure, please step back. And now...Suuuu...
Haaa!!!!
**Nazuna:** Wow, such force...! You can create so much wind, just be thrusting your fist into an empty space! However, how does that appeal to your twintails...
Ah...aaah!? Take a look! Her twintails are fluttering gracefully due to the backlash of wind! That's why you were perfect punching!!
**Aristocrat Sponsor:** I can feel it... The magnificence of the sacred white mountains of Winter Rose... A cold wind that blows from the foot of Mt.Elmos to Garde Citadel buffets that one's hair...
180 Twintail Points!!
**Nazuna:** There you have it, a top score of 180 Twintail Points!
**Dendrobium:** Fuu... So I'm tied for the lead this day. That's not so bad.
**Moss Rose:** Of course the special skill is necessary!
**Twinflower:** Well, after that, just going out there normally and coming back normally, isn't going to turn the audience to our favour.
...Ah, well, why don't we dance?
**Moss Rose:** A dance, great! It would be perfect for our twintail appeal!
**Twinleaf:** A dance... what kind of dance? You two are from Banana Ocean, so you probably have some kind of repertoire, but I don't have anything like that...
**Twinflower:** It's alright, I have a plan♪ OK? We might call it a dance, but...
**Moss Rose:** Sei! Yaaa!
**Nazuna:** Oooh, it feels like you're about ready to start!? It doesn't look like you need an introduction!? W-well then, please!
**Twinflower:** Sorei! Haaa!
**Twinleaf:** –Fuu!
**Twinflower:** Haa, ha...
**Moss Rose:** ...How, was it...?
**Nazuna:** U-ummm... The judges are...
**Aristocrat Sponsor:** I can see it... A hill of flower petals and the ocean of Everlasting Summer... A scene of intertwined countries... The essence of camaraderie that nobody can unravel, just like tightly bound hair...
222 Twintail Points!!
**Nazuna:** There you have it, 222 Twintail Points!! Today's high score has been significantly broken!!
**Moss Rose:** That went so great, an interpretive dance that envisions a fight against pests! The sudden start gave it a huge impact♪
**Twinleaf:** We got lucky... Didn't we? We did something like a rehearsal on our way here, but...
**Twinflower:** Yes, yes, talking about tha-at! We flashed straight past the perfect punch♪
Besides, I knew Twinleaf would pull off a cool move in the end. After all, there's something that attracts people to her, like a sense or aura, yeah yeah♪
**Moss Rose:** Twinleaf-chan has always been cool, ever since I first saw her at Knight Academy♪
**Twinleaf:** ...To hear that from you two makes me happy. But, I really don't like standing ou...
**???:** Hm, you did quite well, didn't you. As expected, you were so familiar with your movements, so I wondered whether you were Flower Knights.
**Moss Rose:** Y-you're...!?

### Longing for Queentail

A lone girl appears before the three friends. She's the poster girl for this event! The girl, who is completely convinced of her own victory, declares war on the three, but is shocked by the words said to her by the Aristocrat Sponsor and runs off somewhere...

**Twotails girl:** Hm, you did quite well, didn't you. As expected, you were so familiar with your movements, so I wondered whether you were Flower Knights.
**Moss Rose:** Y-you're...
...Umm, who are you? I'm sure I've seen you before...Ummm...
**Twinflower:** It's the girl from the posters and signboards! You know, all the ones that have been put up all around the city!
**Twotails girl:** It looks like you've finally noticed. I'm sorry, but you guys have no chance of winning. My mistress expects me to win, after all!
**Twinleaf:** Mistress...I see. You're a maid that works for that aristocrat. So you're acting as the poster girl for this Twintail Festival.
**Twotails girl:** ...Twintails, eh. Everyone is completely wrong from the start. OK? This hairstyle is...
These aren't twintails, but they're called twotails!!
**Moss Rose:** Wh-what is that!?
**Twinleaf:** No, that's... I'm well aware that such a name exists, but isn't it more common to call them twintails these days?
**Twotails girl:** That's how all the good old things disappear from the world and are lost forever! I'll continue to resist the flow!
Also, here!! \*Slap\*
...OK!
**Twinflower:** Sigh... In other words, this is a declaration of war? Against our twintails faction?
**Twinleaf:** Do we have such a faction...?
**Twinflower:** No matter, it's all fine. It's all in good fun♪
**Twotails girl:** Very well, you accept. Up until now, your chance was... That title of Queentail will be mine!
**Moss Rose:** W-we won't lose! The competition is still going on, and we're going to give it our all!
*-The twintailed maidens continued to fight fiercely after that. As the results of the first half are compiled, there is an interval and rest period before the second half. So the party decides to go for a look at the festival square.*
**Twinflower:** ...They're selling twintail hair accessories. Also there's twintail styled food and a twintail wig experience corner... Wow, they really thought of everything.
**Twinleaf:** At first I was wondering what they were going to do with a twintails theme, but it really has become a proper festival. Everyone seems like they're having fun.
**Moss Rose:** Rin-chan, Twinleaf-chan! Cotton candy, they're selling cotton candy! Should go and have a look? Danchou-sama also wants to eat it, right?
**Twotails girl:** Hm... How carefree. The second half hasn't yet started, so you haven't won yet, have you?
...Ha! Don't tell me, the reason you're going around this square is to spread bad rumours about me...!?
**Moss Rose:** We're doing no such thing! We got some break time, so we're just enjoying the festival!
**Aristocrat Sponsor:** Well met, twintail maidens. Just to be able to say that, it was worth the effort of hosting this event.
**Moss Rose:** Ah, hello!
**Twinflower:** How's it going? Have you found the perfect twintails yet?
**Aristocrat Sponsor:** No, not yet... But I have high expectations for you three. Especially after that dance left such a strong impression with me.
That's right, my friends from today... That nostalgic feeling for the lost space in time... Will that day ever come where I will be able to reach for it...
**Twotails girl:** Y-you should look at me instead of looking for that, mistress! Even though I'm up against Flower Knights, I'll definitely win the title of Queentail!
**Aristocrat Sponsor:** ...I'm very sorry, didn't I mention it? This event is all about finding twintails that surpass yours.
**Twotails girl:** ...Eh?
**Aristocrat Sponsor:** Of course, if you are found to be the most suitable, you will become Queentail.
But... You're somewhat special. Of course, you have a strong resemblance, but I've held this event so that those twintails I saw from long, long ago...
So saying that, please work hard until the very end, twintailed Flower Knights. Now, please excuse me.
**Twotails girl:** …...
**Moss Rose:** U-ummm, Are you OK?
**Twinflower:** Did you hear that? Heeey, hellooo-
**Twotails girl:** KIIIIIIIII \*Slap\*
**Moss Rose:** Guwaa!? Th-that hurt! That twintails attack really hurts!
**Twinflower:** Kuu, how violent...! That girl, is the perfect representation of twintails!
**Twotails girl:** Twotails!! What an idiot, I never knew about this event!
**Twinleaf:** ...It's best to leave her until she calms down... That's something that I can't do. There's still time before the second half's examinations, let's chase after her.

### My Lovely Twintails

Twinflower catches up to the girl and fixes her messed up hair. Moss Rose and Twinleaf give words of encouragement, and the girl remembers that there are things that are more important than the title of Queentail.

**Twotails girl:** ...Stupid mistress. Idiot mistress. Did you have no expectations for me from the beginning?
If I became Queentail, and had the best twintails, I'd...
**City Child:** Ah, umm...
**Twotails girl:** ...What?
**City Child:** Your the person from the competition, aren't you? Ummm, emm...
I-I'm a big fan of yours!
**Twotails girl:** ...A fan? Of me?
**City Child:** Yes! So, ummm... My hair... C-could to tie it for me...?
**Twotails girl:** …
**City Child:** Ah, I-I'm sorry. I suddenly said that... The competition is still happening...
I-I'll cheer for you! Please do your your best in the second half!
**Twotails girl:** ...A fan, of mine...? Why... It's not like I have the perfect twotai...
**Twinflower:** Hey, I've got her.
**Twotails girl:** Waa!? Wh-what!?
**Twinflower:** It's fine, don't move! Ah, all this running around like that has made such a mess. There's no way I can overlook this.
You have to take care, because it looks really good on you. OK?
**Twotails girl:** ….Yeah.
**Twinflower:** ...Hair's mysterious, isn't it? It alone can bring a girl confidence and can change her life.
**Twotails girl:** Her life? What a lie, where would you find such a...
**Twinleaf:** Right here.
...When I was born, I had terrible hair. When I became a Flower Knight, the magical power corrected that, but even still I keep worrying about messing it up and not being able to fix it.
It was then that Twinflower and Moss Rose came to speak to me. Ever since I met those two and asked them to help me with my hairstyle, I think I've now had more time to laugh.
**Moss Rose:** It's the same for me too! Everyone kept messing up my fluffy fluffy hair until Rin-chan came and complimented me, saying it was cute, and tied it up into matching twintails!
Umm... I'm pretty sure that aristocrat was honestly complimenting you. Just because you're not quite the one she's looking for...
But, I think that's just a matter of preference! But the world's a big place and I'm sure that there's someone out there that thinks you're number one! Just like that child fan from before!
**Twinflower:** Actually, you got a series of high scores in the judging, and the audience reaction was strong. When walking around the city, I heard a lot about your reputation, so that's proof that you're popular.
**Twotails girl:** …
**Twinflower:** ...OK, there you go! Then it's decided♪ They really do suit you, those twintails.
**Twotails girl:** ...Twotails.
**Twinflower:** Yes, yes. Twotails, twotails.
**Twotails girl:** ...My granny taught me this hairstyle. It's the cutest looking hairstyle for me.
That's right, my granny praised me. I'm the cutest. And so... So, that's all I need.
But I mean, what the heck! Can't she see that!? The more I think about it, the angrier I get! She's not a twotails type, but a twintails one!
**Twinflower:** Ahaha. Aren't you a little over-confident? Well, at least you've got your energy back♪
**Moss Rose:** I'm sure your grandmother would be really happy to see your success today!
**Twotails girl:** Huh? I haven't seen her. Granny went far far away, she's not here now.
**Moss Rose:** Ah...I-I'm sorry...!
**Twotails girl:** It's fine, really. It's not like I'm lonely or anything...
...Yeah, thanks. That's refreshed me. Well, we should head back to the city. The second half's examinations are about to start...
**???:** Kyaaa!!
**Pest:** Kyaakya, kyaakya♪
**Pest:** Ufufu, ufufu♪
**City Child:** I never asked you! I never asked you guys to fix my twintails!
**Moss Rose:** That's the child fan from before! We need to save her!
**Twinleaf:** Leave that to us, please head back to the city first. Or else you won't be able to take part in the competition.
**Twotails girl:** That goes for all of us! Also, I can't go to the competition and abandon my fan!
So, I'm begging you... Save that child!
**Twinflower:** Of course! Let's go, Danchou-sama, everyone!

### End

By the time they had gotten rid of the pests and returned to the city, the competition was already completely finished. However, the girl now had a beloved fan, and the Aristocrat Sponsor had found the twintails she longed for. So the party relaxed by enjoying the festival.

**Moss Rose:** I-it's all over!?
**Nazuna:** Yes... Also, the Queentail has been awarded to another person...
**Twinleaf:** That can't be helped. We couldn't make it to the second half's examinations.
**Twinflower:** That pest, it was unexpectedly tough... It probably would have taken even longer if the Flower Knight town guards hadn't come to help.
**City Child:** I'm sorry, it's all my fault...
**Twotails girl:** It's fine, really. Even if I didn't win the competition, it doesn't change the fact that my twotails are the best.
So...Ummm... If you still call yourself a fan of mine, come here.
**City Child:** Eh? W-why?
**Twotails Girl:** Why not? ...I want to tie up your hair, with twotails.
**City Child:** ! Y-yes! Please do!
**Twotails Girl:** ...Thanks, you Flower Knights. For what you've taught me. There's someone somewhere that'll surely like it. So, now I can be confident in myself... Or something like that?
**???:** Fufu... I look away for a moment, and you've become so wonderful.
**Twotails Girl:** Th-that voice is...
**Twotails Girl's Grandmother:** Have you been keeping well, my grandchild?
**Twotails Girl:** Granny!
**Twinflower:** No way, your granny's alive!!
**Twotails Girl:** Wait, who said she was dead! I only said that she had gone far away!
**Twotails Girl's Grandmother:** As I've grown older, I've taken up going on long journeys as a hobby. It's one of the greatest pleasures to see how my grandchild has grown when I haven't met her in a long time.
Also, there's another reason that I'm surprised today. I came back here, just to find this festival is being held... It reminds me of the old days, fufu.
**Aristocrat Sponsor:** That voice... And that appearance... The hairstyle is different, but it can't be, you're my lovely twintails...?
**Twotails Girl's Grandmother:** It has been a while, my Lady. You've grown quite well.
It has been a fast few decades since I've laid eyes on you. I couldn't resist the flow of time, so I decided to part with that hairstyle and pass it on, along with my profession, to my granddaughter...
My Lady was shy back then, and wouldn't even speak with me, but now you can make so many people smile by opening up such a wonderful festival... I'm so proud of you.
**Aristocrat Sponsor:** I see... So that's why I felt like this girl... Aah, what should I do? All the things I want to tell you is overflowing, so is all getting stuck in my throat...
**Twotails Girl's Grandmother:** I don't mind, please take your time, my Lady. We never had much chance to speak a long time ago, so would you mind spending some time with me today?
**Aristocrat Sponsor:** ...Yes, of course!
**Danchou:** ...Congratulations?
**Twinleaf:** So that's how it is. It seems like there was a lot of drama happening that we didn't know about.
**Twinflower:** It looks like we don't need to worry about it any more. Well then, we'd better...
**Moss Rose:** Yeah! It's a shame about the results, and the competition may be over, but we can still enjoy the festival at our leisure!
-*With that, the Twintails Competition was concluded. The event, which started as one Noble's nostalgia, tied up the hair of many people, and tied the bonds between many people, and made those flowers called smiles bloom all across the city.*