Gamelover41592: When I realized I was going to have to add a three team to certain Splatfests as well as replace some, I knew that I was going to add that Wizard of Oz reference. In fact, it was the first one I came up with.

Omni Spectator (Guest): I have no idea why you would think like that. Also why the heck wasn't Squidward a team in the Spongebob Splatfest? He is a squid, you know, what the Inklings freaking evolved from!

Okay, so am I the only annoyed that we never saw the Squid Sisters and Off the Hook interact outside of pictures? So that is getting fixed. Also, I am a shameless Pearlina shipper so make of that what you will. Oh, and that whole thing about Inklings not realizing what Octolings were? Dumb and being fixed as well.

A year had passed since the final Splatfest, along with DJ Octavio's defeat. Much had changed. Among other things, the city's main activities had moved to Inkopolis Square, the Squid Sisters had become even more famous,

Oh, and Octolings had started to migrate into the city.

Thankfully, most Inklings were much like Jax. They were open to the Octolings moving in and seeing how good at Turf War they were. There were a few rotten eggs, but most were chill about it. However, the Squid Sisters weren't thinking about that. Mainly, they were thinking about meeting the band that would be replacing them as the news hosts. Because they had become so famous, the girls couldn't really fit the news in.

"So, who do you guys think this new band will be?" Callie asked as they walked to the meeting place where they were due to meet the replacements.

"It said in the email they were called 'Off The Hook'," Sammy replied.

"If they were picked by the news to replace us, I'm sure they must have some talent," Marie pointed out.

"See Rina, I told you they would show!" A voice said from nearly. The Squid Sisters turned to see two figures coming over to them. The first was a short, white with pink tips tentacled female inkling wearing a crown, a zip up dress, pink pants and white boots. The second was a nervous, dark skinned, black with green tips tentacled female Octoling, with a midriff baring jacket, headphones, grey short shorts, neon green pants, and black boots.

"I'm guessing you know us," Sammy said.

"Who doesn't?" The shorter Inkling replied dismissively. "The world famous Squid Sisters. Name's Pearl and this lovely Octo is Marina,"

"Pearlie!" Marina protested.

"Hey, weren't you two at that fancy restaurant the other day?" Callie asked.

"Oh yeah! You were there with your boy toy," Pearl said.

"Aren't you the Inkling who blew out the speakers at the Youth Folk-Singing Contest?" Marie asked. Pearl burst into a spew of angrish and starting angrily waving her arms around, causing the Squid Sisters and Marina to burst into laughter. Marina was the first to calm down.

"Um, there is something I need to say to you guys," She said sheepishly.

"Don't be worried! You can tell us anything...unless it's plans to destroy us because I kinda like you right now," Sammy replied.

"...Thank you,"

"Huh?" All three Squid Sisters said.

"I mean it. Look, when you guys sang that song when you fought DJ Octavio, it opened up so many Octolings' eyes! We couldn't live like that any more. In a way, you guys gave me everything I have. My freedom, my music career, Pearl…" Marina explained.

"How long have you two been a thing?" Callie asked.

"A few months," Pearl replied as she walked back over, having calmed down from her freakout.

"Good for you," Marie said, an earnest smile on her face.

"So, we're taking the news over from you guys?" Marina asked.

"Yep!" Callie answered.

"Just in time too," Sammy added in. "We were getting ready to trade up anyways,"

"And I think you two will do just fine," Marie assured them.

"We knew we would! Right, Rina?" Pearl asked.

"Right!...but thank you," Marina said.

"Hey, how about we all go get some lunch together?" Sammy offered. "I've been wanting to try Crusty Sean's new place for days!"

"Sounds good to me!" Marina said.

"Eh sure, why not?" Pearl said, trying to keep the "tough squid" thing up even though it was clear she really wanted to go.

"More time to chat!" Callie cheered.

"Fine, but everyone pays for themselves," Marie joked. As the five idols walked off, all them had a good feel as to how this new friendship would pan out.

Nintendo, could you please just confirm that Pearl and Marina are a couple? Pearl literally says "I love you" during the final Splatfest and I think most of the fanbase ships it anyway, it's not like you are going to upset anyone! Other then One Million Moms but no one cares about them. Anyways, next time….I think you know all that is left to set up Splatoon 2