Chapter Summary: Bandana Dee makes a decision, or maybe, fear does it for him.
Full Title: the apple juice doesn't fall far from the apple
Fear is something Bandana Dee knows well.
It's in every step he takes, every instance where a foe towers over him. It's what fuels each thrust of his spear, the weapon a manifestation of his anxiety spiking to its peak.
And yet, he fights.
Sometimes, he forgets why. He's no hero. He's no gallant knight or powerful king or star warrior. He's a Waddle Dee. A common creature. A dime a dozen.
But then again, he knows better. That one's role doesn't determine who's a hero. That fear doesn't dissuade bravery.
So what other choice is there but to fight?
The title is inspired by Bandana Dee's character song "The Apple Juice Song" by Miho Tsujibayashi. The song is about Bandana Dee drinking apple juice to get stronger and that he's determined to not lose to Kirby. It's a fun song, but there's the contrast with Bandana Dee's slightly cowardly character in Battle Royale which I found interesting.
See you next time, amoebas!