In the depths of the cosmos, many planets and their people live and die together, century after century. However, while the physical bodies and landscapes may've moved on, the sprits and memories of those don't, and they continue to be passed down to newer, future generations. And among them was a place called the Tamagotchi Planet, which would go down in history for living up to the ideals of the gods…creating a utopia. The Tamagotchis started off as typical aliens; far in the depths of space and lacking knowledge about the other parts of the universe. They would happily live upon their own homeworld…until everything changed one day. Unlike other planets, the Tamagotchi Planet is alive and vulnerable to harm in the same way as the creatures living on it; which resulted in the planet mysteriously becoming sick. This would lead to things like constant earthquakes, loud noises, and the environment being contaminated by poison. At this point, the planet was no longer safe to live and thrive on, and the Tamagotchis were forced to find a new place to call home. Most of the population quickly went missing, but the remaining discovered a place that would leave a permanent impact on their lives…Planet Earth, which would be their new home until the situation on Tamagotchi Planet got better. But the situation at Earth wasn't much of an improvement—because the Tamagotchis were aliens, they couldn't safely intake oxygen unlike other creatures, and the toxins within the atmosphere began to kill each of them off one at a time. However, humans were able to save the species when all hope seemed to be lost. This developed a new bond between the two species, and the Tamagotchis began to wish that they could stay forever even after their planet's illness was cured. A decade later the planet's illness had faded away, meaning that the Tamagotchis no longer needed to stay on Earth and the newly formed friendships would need to close. And while the humans couldn't come with the Tamagotchis, they decided that they would want to remember everything about their planet and culture. Tamagotchi Planet's environment and society both began to change afterwards in order to live up to the cultures and ideals of their ancestors. Unfortunately though, some Tamagotchis had different mindsets and opinions on how to create the ideal world—which would eventually circulate into war across the entire planet. However, there was a small group of Tamagotchis that came to the realization that trying to solve problems with violence was only destroying them in the long run; and believed in a better way to handle disagreements. Although other Tamagotchis viewed these as naive, they one by one slowly began to change their methods to those suggested by the other Tamagotchis—and the violence slowly began to wane. However, this did not mean that the condition of the planet was perfect—there were still some problems throughout both the world and their society that had a negative impact on living conditions, and one in particular had put the entire world and their population at risk. This is a story reflecting that time…
Somewhere in Tamagotchi Town…
Chamametchi: Big brother, you gotta get up!
Mametchi: *Groan*…what is it, Chamametchi?
Chamametchi: *Running over* Your favorite show's gonna be on soon! And it's too gorgeous out to sleep so lazily! Are you really going to waste all your time into doing nothing?
Mametchi: Look…you're a morning person…I'm not…if you want to play, please go and get your friends or wait for a few more—HUH?! D-did you just say that GOTCHIMAN's about to air?!
Chamametchi: Duh! It's currently within that timeslot of the week! GOTCHIMAN can't fight without his biggest fan, right? So unless you for some reason don't feel like watching, you should really get your butt moving before he—
*Mametchi rushes past Chamametchi*
Chamametchi: Yep…he's up now alright…*Gets up* Hey! Wait!
Mametchi: *Panting* Just…in…TIME! *Aims remote at oven*
Chamametchi: Big brother, isn't that our oven?
Hapihapitchi: Hapihapitchi's confused-awo…
Mametchi: Don't ask…
Mamametchi: *Walking downstairs* Good morning, kids!
Mametchi: Morning!
Chamametchi: Good morning mommy!
Hapihapitchi: Morning-awo!
Mamametchi: *Glances at TV screen* Ah! What are you watching?
Chamametchi: *Points at TV screen* This is GOTCHIMAN! Did you know that big brother ALWAYS puts this on every day?
Mamametchi: Ah, that looks interesting! I'm happy that you've found something to enjoy yourself with! Is the guy wearing the black hat the bad guy?
Mametchi: Yes. In fact, that's his actual name!
Chamametchi: Wait, you mean Gotchiman's the good guy?
Hapihapitchi: Hapihapitchi prefers villains over heroes...unless the hero is Lovelin-awo!
Chamametchi: Really?! You too?!
Mametchi: *Sighs as the front door rings* Uh…hold on, I'll get it!
PROLOGUE: An Idol's Welcome
Memetchi: Yeah Kuchipatchi, they DO seem to resemble those guys that call themselves the Spacy Brothers…I wonder where they currently are?
Kuchipatchi: The Spacy Brothers-datchi?
Memetchi: No…those other two…
Kuchipatchi: I saw them on the news, Memetchi! I know what they look like but they left the location unclear-datchi…
Mametchi: …hello?
Memetchi: Oh, uh…s-sorry to keep you waiting, Mametchi! We were so caught up in a conversation that we somehow didn't notice you…Oh, I just remembered! There's a big race today on Tama Street, and we were wondering if you wanted to join us!
Mametchi: A race?
Kuchipatchi: Yeah! And it's awesome-datchi! But frankly, I think a buffet would be even more awesome-datchi!
Memetchi: We are NOT changing the subject to food…you already did it twice this morning!
Kuchipatchi: Sorry…I can't help it-datchi…hey, does grass make good vegetables-datchi?
Memetchi: (Help me…)
Later at Tama Street…
Mametchi: My goodness…I knew it would be crowded but I didn't expect it to be this bad…
Memetchi: What's the matter?
Kuchipatchi: What is it-datchi?
Mametchi: Please don't laugh…I…tend to get nervous around large crowds like this one…I have no problem with friends like you, but…
Memetchi: Huh…I'm sorry to hear that…but please don't worry!
Kuchipatchi: Datchi?
Mametchi: Huh?
Memetchi: Me and Kuchipatchi will stay by you if you ever need comfort.
Lovelin: Hello everyone! The race will begin soon!
Kuchipatchi: Was that—?!
Memetchi: OH MY GOSH THAT'S LOVELIN!
Kuchipatchi: Really-datchi?!
Memetchi: Come on, we gotta go and see her!
Mametchi: Wait! Come back! You said that you would—jeez…
Memetchi: Oh! You guys are here too?
Violetchi: Ah! Hello Memetchi! And Kuchipatchi!
Kuchipatchi: Hello-datchi!
Violetchi: We were just about to introduce ourselves to this girl we just met! Would you like to join us?
Mametchi: Wait!
Everyone: Huh?
Mametchi: I…I was left behind…!
Memetchi: Oh crud we're so sorry! I think we got a bit overexcited…
Nuritchi: GAH!
Everyone: What?
Nuritchi: Please…could we please not curse…
Memetchi: "Crud" is not a curse word—
Mametchi: Please! Let's save the arguing for later! Or better yet, not at all?
Violetchi: I'm Violetchi! Nice to meet you!
Kuromametchi: 'Sup, Nuritchi? The name's Kuromametchi.
Gozarutchi: Uh…I'm Gozarutchi…sorry for the awful greeting-gozaru…
Nuritchi: What? How was it awful?
Gozarutchi: Uh…next-gozaru—! *Disappears*
Uwasatchi: News flash from your favorite gossip girl: Uwasatchi-dawasa! There have recently been reports of a strange pink princess alien thingy being chased around by a larger blue alien thingy, who I've been keeping a watchful—
Violetchi: Uwasatchi?
Uwasatchi: Gah! Uh…sorry-dawasa…
Makiko: Call me Makiko, fashion lady at your service! My real name is Madeleine Kirie Dotchine, but only I could remember something as complex as that!
Memetchi: You don't have to brag about it!
Makiko: Oh, that's right; there's Memetchi, inferior to me in every way imaginable. Whatever she has to say, don't listen to it.
Memetchi: I'm standing right here, you know.
Makiko: But the one thing she REALLY lacks compared to me is the quality of her hair.
Memetchi: EVERY little word out of your big, fat mouth.
Kuchipatchi: What?! You mean I can eat words-datchi?
Memetchi: No.
Meanwhile…
Spacytchi: Alright brothers, what is it that we're here for again?
Akaspetchi: To conquer the world!
Spacytchi: Yes, yes that's right! These happy-go-lucky fools don't have ANY idea what they're up against. Shall we practice the thing? Our introduction?
Akaspetchi: Yes sir!
Spacytchi: Spacytchi!
Akaspetchi: Akaspetchi!
Pipospetchi: *#&$
Akaspetchi: Uh…what was his name again?
Spacytchi: Pipospetchi.
Akaspetchi: Ah, yes! And Pipospetchi!
Spacytchi: The three of us are…
All in unison: The Spacy Brothers!
Spacytchi: Excellent! The performance of that speech would make ANYONE beg for mercy!
Akaspetchi: They'd be so paralyzed with fear by our names, they wouldn't be able to do anything to save themselves! And their world would be ours!
Background Character: Mommy, are those people going to take our the world and kill us all?
Spacytchi: Uh…m-maybe we should…uh…try and keep a low profile…
Tamastetchi: On your mark…get set…GO!
Mametchi: Don't think I'm gonna go easy on you just because you're my friends!
Memetchi: Good! That just means more fun for me! See ya later, suckers!
Kuchipatchi: *Panting* Can't…move…datchi…huh?
Nuritchi: *Skipping and singing* Oh! You wanna join the race, Mr. Snail?
*Snail moves very slowly*
Nuritchi: Aw, don't feel bad! Nuritchi will take last so you don't have to!
Kuchipatchi: (She's not taking the race seriously-datchi…)
Later…
Mametchi: (Crud…what's the order hamburger ingredients go in again?! The fact that Kuromametchi's currently neck-to-neck with me's giving me a lot of anxiety…)
Memetchi: (Mametchi doesn't seem to know what he's doing…oh well, not my problem! Gotta win that race somehow…huh?! The Spacy Brothers are here too?!)
Spacytchi: *Currently trying to make a hamburger with the ingredients in an improper fashion*…uh…is this how you do it?
Akaspetchi: I'm no expert on hamburger-making, but I don't think the patty is supposed to go over the buns…
Spacytchi: Darn! How are we ever going to take over if we don't win this race…
Kuchipatchi: Can't…take…another…step…datchi…HUH?! *Dashes* Hamburgers-datchi?!
Memetchi: (So much for not being able to take another step…)
Kuromametchi: Done!
Everyone: ?!
Happyburgertchi: You pass!
Kuromametchi: See ya! *Runs off*
Mametchi: What?! *Frantically slaps ingredients on hamburger* S-so am I—?!
Happyburgertchi: You pass!
Mametchi: Come back!
Happyburgertchi: You pass! Pass! Pass! And—
*Kuchipatchi eating burger ingredients*
Happyburgertchi: …this is not a place for snacking.
Kuchipatchi: I know but I can't help myself-datchi!
Happyburgertchi: Well then…just…don't think about anything at the moment and let your instincts guide you for now.
Kuchipatchi: *Eats more hamburger ingredients* Did I pass-datchi?
Happyburgertchi: (I really need to work on my vocabulary…)…fine. Just, please stop eating the ingredients.
Kuchipatchi: Yes! Thank you-da—*Trips and starts bouncing uncontrollably* AHH! Help-datchi!
Happyburgertchi: (That buffoon's gonna get himself killed…) *Starts dialing 911*
Mametchi: You may've gotten a head start, but this is only the beginning!
Kuromametchi: We'll just see about that!
*Various montage of scenes of both being neck-to-neck with each other play with several different activities and challenges*
Mametchi: *Panting* Th…that must be…the finish line…!
Kuromametchi: *Panting* Well…I…I'm not letting you…cross it…!
*Sirens wail*
Mametchi: Wait, wh…what's going on…?!
Kuromametchi: I don't…I don't know…
Cop: You two! Mind helping us out a little?! There's a chubby green guy bouncing around uncontrollably and—
Mametchi: Kuchipatchi?!
Kuromametchi: !
Cop: I…I don't have time to stand around I gotta go! Bye! *Runs*
Kuromametchi: *Following cop* Come on, I'm not letting anyone die today!
Mametchi: That's what I was about to say…doesn't matter, where is he?!
Memetchi: *Panting* The…the tape's still intact! *Sees cops and friends running in the opposite direction* What the heck? Guys! What's going on?
Mametchi: We don't have time to explain, but one of our friends is in danger!
Memetchi: WHAT?! *Turns around and sprints in the opposite direction*
Cop: Hey, you three!
Spacytchi and Akaspetchi: Hm?
Cop: A person's life is in danger and we need all the help we can get! Please help!
Spacytchi: Who?
Cop: A chubby green guy has been spotted uncontrollably bouncing all over the place and is at risk of serious injury or death!
Spacytchi: Why is that our problem? It's not anyone we know and we could care less about what happens to strangers.
Akaspetchi: Isn't it "couldn't"?
Spacytchi: Shut up! Why are we wasting time talking to this guy? We've got a mission to—
*Cop pulls out taser and zaps the Spacy Brothers with it before putting it away and leaving*
Spacy Brothers: GAAAH!
Spacytchi: What a jerk.
Pipospetchi: %&$=
Spacytchi: R-relax, Pipo! H-he's not important!
Akaspetchi: You really creep me out sometimes…
Later…
Violetchi: Guys, what's the plan?!
Mametchi: I'm thinking I'm thinking…oh! What if we redirect his position to a lake so he has a soft place to…no wait, that won't work.
Violetchi: Why not?
Mametchi: Science reasons I don't have time to get into…
Cop: What are you waiting for?! Grab hold!
*Police officers are holding a tarp firefighters use and the group rush over upon witnessing*
Mametchi: Wait, aren't these things for firefighters?
Cop: They're community service workers just like us, so it's not uncommon for us to occasionally borrow their spare equipment and vice versa.
Mametchi: …
Kuchipatchi: Help-datchi!
Mametchi: Just land in this tarp here! You're gonna be okay!
Makiko: Who do you think has better hair curls, Memetchi?
Memetchi: You have to bring this up, now of all times?!
Makiko: Sorry, gotta distract myself from what's going on somehow.
Memetchi: Then pick a different topic!
Makiko: …who do you think has better fashion sense?
Memetchi: Don't discuss that either.
*Kuchipatchi lands in tarp and stops bouncing but continues screaming even after he lands while everyone else attempts to bring him back to reality*
Kuchipatchi: Oh, am I dead-datchi?
Mametchi: YES! WE ACTUALLY DID IT!
Kuchipatchi: So everything that happened earlier was an elaborate scheme to kill me because my datchi verbal tic is annoying?
Mametchi: …what?
Violetchi: Where the heck are you getting that from? It's not annoying!
Memetchi: We wouldn't be talking to you right now if you were. Which means you're not.
Kuromametchi: Basically you're okay.
Kuchipatchi: R-really? THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU-DATCHI! *Hugs*
Kuromametchi: *Backs away* O-okay, you have your fun. J-just please leave me out of physical contact at the very least…
At night…
Nuritchi: Aw, don't give up! You're almost to the first turn now!
*Snail continues to move slowly*
Nuritchi: Nuritchi knows it feels like a long road, but nothing's impossible! You can do it!
*Snail turns and enters a tree log*
Nuritchi: Wait! Where are you going? The race is this way! …oh, guess he wasn't participating in the race after all. Oh well, Nuritchi's turn! *Returns to the road and skips along it, unaware of the current time of day*
A few months later at Lovelin's house…
Lovelin: Hey…Manenetchi?
Manenetchi: Hm?
Lovelin: May I talk to you for a second?
Manenetchi: I'm your friend, Lovelitchi! You can tell me anything.
Lovelitchi: Well…something's been bothering me lately…
Manenetchi: TamaPtchi's demands?
Lovelitchi: No. It's something else…you see, a few weeks ago I was labeled a "Tama-Friend" by my classmates at Tamagotchi School…however, one rule a Tama-Friend must follow is that they "Under no circumstances shall they lie or deceive". And my idol identity…I've been keeping it a secret from them.
Manenetchi: But…but why?
Lovelitchi: I…I don't like to talk about this…but…I might've had bad experiences in other schools due to my idol status…including but not limited to jealousy from my classmates—including who I thought were my friends…occasionally being stalked…and…and sometimes even bullying…
Manenetchi: …
Lovelitchi: *Sniff*…and…and what if…*Sniff*…the people at…at Tamagotchi School… *Sniff*…act the same…?
Manenetchi: But…you've told me so much about them in the past…how they searched for your home for hours on end to tell you about homework…how they filled up for you when you overworked yourself on live TV…and actually respected your opinion when you told them you weren't a fan of Lovelin! I know for that last part you're the same person, but…I don't understand how this is a toxic friendship?
Lovelitchi: And that's what scares me…*Sniff*…m-my gut just—*Sniff*…keeps telling me that it's a trick, a-and I don't know why! It's so bad that—*Sniff*…I can't even feel anything but fear or sadness at Tamax-TV…if not complete lack of emotion altogether…
Manenetchi: What?! But…but isn't an idol career the one thing you love?!
Lovelitchi: Yes…but it's lately become very difficult, if not impossible to enjoy anything anymore…no matter how hard I try…
Manenetchi: …
Lovelitchi: Can I…can I ask you a question?
Manenetchi: What is it?
Lovelitchi: On a scale of 1 to 10, how much do you think that people would care if I just…without any warning…just…disappeared?
Manenetchi: Wha—?! What are you saying?!
Lovelitchi: I just…why does everyone hate me? Who actually cares about me or my feelings when I'm just another worthless piece of fur and skin…
Manenetchi: E-everyone does! I don't know what is going on lately, b-but I know that your mind's gone to a dark place and—*Tears up on Lovelitchi*…please, you're my best friend…I don't want to lose you…and-and neither does anyone else! *Continues sobbing*
Lovelitchi: …hey.
Manenetchi: *Sniff* What?
Lovelitchi: Th…thank you. I'm so glad that I have someone to share my feelings with…
Manenetchi: So am I.
Lovelitchi: And…I don't know why, but…I feel much safer in your presence…so…I know I don't ask this often but…do you mind sleeping in the same bed as me for tonight?
Manenetchi: Not at all! In fact…we both could probably use some comfort right about now…
*Both tuck themselves into bed and cuddle together while sleeping*
Later at Tamagotchi School...
Mametchi: Morning everyone! How's it going?
Group: *Stammer nervously*
Mametchi: Huh? What's the matter?
Memetchi: Uh…how about we continue this conversation outdoors…?
Kuchipatchi: Yeah-datchi.
*The group leaves the room*
Mametchi: (That was weird…)
Lovelitchi: Uh…morning?
Mametchi: Lovelitchi? You don't sound as cheerful as you usually do…
Lovelitchi: Uh…wh-what do you mean?
Mametchi: For the past few weeks you've been seemingly avoiding interactions between me and the others…what's going on?
Lovelitchi: N-nothing! I swear!
Mametchi: Are you sure?
Lovelitchi: Yes, I-I'm fine, really!
Mametchi: (She's lying to me…maybe now's not the best time to talk…?)
Lovelitchi: But…
Mametchi: Huh?
Lovelitchi: Where are your friends? Aren't they usually here at around this time?
Mametchi: I'm not sure…they were talking about something when I first saw them today, and for some reason just left the room the second I walked in like they didn't want me to know about it…
Lovelitchi: ?!
Mametchi: I'm not sure if it's a coincidence or not, but it's still pretty unusual coming from—Lovelitchi?
Lovelitchi: …
Mametchi: Lovelitchi!
Lovelitchi: Wha—?
Mametchi: You looked like you were about to break down the second I said that…
Lovelitchi: (Oh no…)
Mametchi: I don't know what's going on, but something is wrong—I want to help but I can't do that if you don't talk to me…!
Lovelitchi: *Stammers while slowly backing away* P-please, don't worry! I-it's not what you think! B-bye! *Runs off*
Mametchi: (Why doesn't she trust me…? I thought we were Tama-Friends…)
A few hours later…
Group: *Talking again*
Mametchi: Well…what is up guys?
Group: *Stammering*
Memetchi: Oh, uh…I, um…need to go and feed my cat! See you later! *Leaves*
Kuchipatchi: Y-yeah, so do I-datchi!
*The group then scatters*
Mametchi: (This is the second time it happened today…what's happening?)
*Montage of Mametchi trying to get into a conversation with his friends but failing plays*
Next week…
*Mametchi is sitting underneath a tree*
Mametchi: (They…they keep running away from me…*Sniff*…why? What did I do?! Why is everyone mad at me?! I—*Sniff*…I don't understand…)
*A bunch of images go through Mametchi's head as he tries to process the events of what is happening before finally curling into a fetal position and doing nothing*
Lovelitchi: I see…so you like growing flowers?
Violetchi: Yeah! I'm not sure what it is, but they just feel so peace—
Lovelitchi: NO! *Runs off*
Violetchi: Wh…what is the matt—*Notices that Lovelitchi is missing* Where the heck did she go?!
Lovelitchi: *Arrives close to where Mametchi is* (Oh…oh goodness gracious what happened?! And why am I getting flashbacks of the past?!) Mametchi! Are you alright?!
Mametchi: WAH!
Lovelitchi: I…I don't know what happened but your emotional state reminded me of my prob—I mean my idol career—I mean…I don't know!
Mametchi: P-please leave me alone for for a bit!
Lovelitchi: S-sorry!
At night in Lovelitchi's house…
Lovelitchi: …yeah, they seemed to have been abandoning Mametchi for a week now, and he's been heartbroken about it ever since! I-I want to help him but…but I don't know how!
Manenetchi: Jeez…
Lovelitchi: Well, I do have one idea—tell him my secret as an idol after almost giving it away for a while now…
Manenetchi: But…didn't you keep it a secret to avoid drama?
Lovelitchi: Yes, but these new friends here seem to be much different than who I've been with in the past…I was too nervous to last week, but I have a feeling that maybe…just maybe they'll understand me…
Manenetchi: …
Lovelitchi: But the main reason I want to confess now is because…Mametchi. Like I said, he's been feeling alone and avoiding school lately—despite him being the one most interested in it!
Manenetchi: …
Lovelitchi: I think his emotional condition may improve if he feels as if he has someone to relate to…
Manenetchi: …well…
Lovelitchi: Eh?
Manenetchi: Why don't you try talking to the others? Then you can maybe talk to Mametchi about it in private so he hopefully feels better…
Lovelitchi: Well…I'll try my best…I really hope it's all just a misunderstanding…
The next day at Tamagotchi School…
Lovelitchi: Hey…Mametchi?
Mametchi: …
Lovelitchi: Mametchi!
Mametchi: W-what?
Lovelitchi: I…well, I got news for you…about your friends.
Mametchi: (Oh no…please tell me it's not what I think it is…)
Lovelitchi: But please, just…just stay calm and listen. I promise it's not as bad as you think it is.
Mametchi: H…how do I know?
Lovelitchi: You just have to trust me…only for one second! Again, I promise it's nothing bad!
Mametchi: (…might as well bite the bullet now…running away's only going to make it worse…)
Lovelitchi: The reason your friends have seemingly abandoned you is because your birthday is coming up!
Mametchi: What?!
Lovelitchi: Yeah, and they were planning a surprise party for you! That's why they were avoiding you—bringing it up would defeat the purpose of the party being a surprise.
Mametchi: But…I…but…gah! How could I be so stupid?! All along it was a birthday party?!
Lovelitchi: No! It's not your fault, Mametchi! I…I know what it's like to have your friends suddenly run away from you…
Mametchi: Huh?
Lovelitchi: (Crud…I said too much…) Uh…how about we talk more at the party? I…I don't know why but I just think waiting is a good idea…
Mametchi: (I knew something was up…) …well…okay. Whatever you're most comfortable with…
Lovelitchi: So…I suppose…I'll see you at the party?
Mametchi: Yeah.
Lovelitchi: Ok then…bye! *Tries to leave but is stopped*
Memetchi: And just what were you two talking about over there?
Lovelitchi: Uh…I, um…how much of that did you hear?
Memetchi: Enough to know your true colors, traitor!
Lovelitchi: I-I'm not a traitor—!
Memetchi: Zip it! You promised me and the rest of us to keep that party a SECRET! YOU PROMISED!
Mametchi: (What's going on?!)
Kuchipatchi: Liar, liar, pants on fire-datchi! Or whatever it is you're wearing! Is it made of food-datchi?
Memetchi: Now?!
Kuchipatchi: S-sorry-datchi!
Violetchi: How do we know she's a traitor?
Memetchi: You'd know if you PAID MORE ATTENTION! *Turns back to Lovelitchi* I can't believe you! You really seemed like a genuine friend to us, only to break our trust and LIE?! Don't you have ANY idea what the mark of a Tama-Friend is?! Why should any of us hang out with someone who spits in the face of the label of a—
Mametchi: WILL EVERYONE JUST SETTLE DOWN ALREADY?! Look…I'm sorry but…please, what's with all this drama?! Why can't we just be reasonable with each other?! Why are we acting hostile?! This isn't Twitter! We're not 40-year old hobos leaving in our mom's basement who spend too much time on the internet! …please, Lovelitchi has a reason for all of this. Just give her a chance…even for a moment…
Lovelitchi: …th…thank you…Mametchi…Look…I'm terribly sorry that we got off on the wrong foot…but…you see…Mametchi here…although I doubt it was intentional, your actions may've unfortunately hurt his mental health…
Group: WHAT?!
Lovelitchi: …and I know that I DID promise you to keep it a secret…but I only agreed to that because I didn't want to upset you…I'm sorry…I shouldn't have lied…even if it was for the greater good…I'm sorry…!
Memetchi: No, don't be! We understand the situation now. We're the ones who should be apologizing here…we had no idea what we were doing was hurting our friend…
Violetchi: (Why doesn't anyone even listen to my suggestions…? Am I viewed as useless or something?)
Memetchi: And Mametchi, we're really sorry for not telling you about the party…
Mametchi: That's okay, it's a surprise party and I'm sure those are meant to be kept a secret.
Memetchi: Well…I mean…we really should've told you about the party in advance…just not how the party would go out…and…we're really sorry.
Mametchi: …
Memetchi: I know you're mad at us…
Mametchi: No, I'm not!
Memetchi: …and if that's the case, should we maybe just…depart?
Mametchi: What?! Why are you saying that?! I forgive you! It's not that big of a deal!
Violetchi: He forgives us, Memetchi! Why are you about to abandon him?!
Memetchi: I-I just…I…
Lovelitchi: Look…how about we just enjoy ourselves…and forget this incident ever happened, ok?
Memetchi: Yeah I'll try…I still feel guilty though…about everything…hey, Mametchi, and Lovelitchi, the party begins at 10:00 the next day, so try and be—
Kuchipatchi: WHY ARE YOU SIDING WITH LOVELITCHI-DATCHI?!
Everyone: What the—?!
Memetchi: Wh-what is your problem?! We're not arguing with her anymore!
Kuchipatchi: Wait, we aren't-datchi?
Memetchi: *Facepalm* Oh for the love of…
Kuchipatchi: Can I still have the food she's wearing-datchi?
Memetchi: (Jeez, why do I hang out with this guy?)
Later that night…
Lovelitchi: …yeah. It turns out that Mametchi's birthday was coming up and his friends were only trying to come up with a surprise for him.
Manenetchi: Thank goodness…
Lovelitchi: …but I had to lie to them to protect Mametchi. I broke a promise I made of keeping a party a secret so Mametchi would feel better and know that he wasn't betrayed.
Manenetchi: …
Lovelitchi: They however were mad at me until I was able to explain myself…and now my paranoia of this idol life and how I'm hiding it…might've unfortunately come back…I'm really sorry I keep bugging you every night…but…
Manenetchi: No, don't apologize! I'm your best friend; and I want to be there for you when things get bad. By the way, what's troubling you with your idol status?
Lovelitchi: Well…I may've decided to tell Mametchi about my life story…at the party…but then everyone he knows will also find out…or worse, he may betray me…
Manenetchi: If you were able to explain yourself when you did lie the first time and gain empathy with your friends, then they should have the same feelings with you when discussing your true identity.
Lovelitchi: But how do I know that's the case?
Manenetchi: I know…I know how difficult trusting people can be…especially with what happened in other schools…and there's no real way to know for sure until you provide them with that trust…but…
Lovelitchi: Hm?
Manenetchi: …I have faith that maybe, just maybe things will be different this time…I remember everything you said about these friends being different from your older ones. Just try and keep all of that in mind when you do confess. And remember, don't feel as if you absolutely have to do this…
Lovelitchi: …
Manenetchi: …and if they start bullying you, you can always lead me to the school to provide support.
Lovelitchi: …okay. Thank you. I'll try my best…
10:00 the next day…
Everyone: SURPRISE!
Memetchi: Okay, it's not REALLY a surprise anymore due to real world problems, but let's ignore that.
Violetchi: Okay…then…why bring it up?
Memetchi: Actually…I don't know…
Makiko: So by that logic, You're adding filler to this comic?
Memetchi: I thought we agreed not to break the fourth wall…
Makiko: Well, I can make ANY scene interesting by my presence alone! Even filler!
Memetchi: *Pushing Makiko away* Cut that out. Okay…where were we?
…Mametchi?
*Mametchi is curled up onto the floor*
Memetchi: Uh…you okay?
Mametchi: …huh? Jeez…please…don't do that…!
Kuchipatchi: *About to take a bite out of the birthday cake* Don't eat the cake-datchi?
Violetchi: I think he was trying to tell us not to scare him, actually.
Kuchipatchi: So I CAN eat the cake-datchi?!
Memetchi: WHEN the party begins; which it hasn't yet.
Kuchipatchi: …has it begun yet-datchi?
Violetchi: How about we wait until dinner before eating it?
Kuchipatchi: Is dinner when the party begins-datchi?
Memetchi: Do you ever stop asking—
Violetchi: O-okay, please calm down! I know you might be annoyed, but please try not to get hostile!
Memetchi: (I really need to work on my temper these days…)
Lovelitchi: Uh…h-hey guys! H-how's it going?
Memetchi: Well, one of our friends almost ate the entire—GAH! Darn it, Memetchi! Chill out!
Lovelitchi: What's wrong?
Memetchi: I'm trying to be less aggressive with others after Violetchi acknowledged it today…like, how have I not lost any friends yet?
Makiko: I've been wondering that myself, considering I've got better fashion sense.
Memetchi: Ignore her. *Sigh* You're doing this just to annoy me, aren't you?
Makiko: Well, you're hilarious when you're ticked off, so why not?
Memetchi: I AM NOT!
Makiko: *Giggling* Ah…please, can you yell at me again that was just too funny!
Memetchi: …ok, no. I already reasoned myself with Lovelitchi earlier on why I don't want to do that anymore. Can we please shift the subject on the party?
Mametchi: Oh, I almost forgot about that! What should we do first?
Violetchi: *Pulls out soda cans and popcorn bags from inexplicable hammerspace* I've got soda and popcorn for us! How about we binge watch some movies? *Notices popcorn bags are empty* Um…be right back! *Leaves*
*Memetchi shoots a death stare at Kuchipatchi*
Kuchipatchi: I'm sorry! I-I just can't help myself-datchi!
Memetchi: If that's the case…could you maybe try a little harder?
*Montage of various activities play before pausing at a movie scene*
Mametchi: I gotta say, although I prefer a movie about Gotchiman, this one is great too!
Violetchi: Ah! You reminded me of something!
Mametchi: What?
Violetchi: There actually is a movie about Gotchiman coming out!
Mametchi: OH MY GOSH REALLY?! We gotta see that!
Violetchi: I know, right?! It's about Lovelin trying to save Gotchiman from Black Hat!
Mametchi: …really?
Violetchi: Mametchi? What's wrong? You sounded disappointed…
Mametchi: N-no, I'm fine!
Lovelitchi: Hey, I work at TAMAX-TV!
Everyone: Really?
Lovelitchi: …um…as an assistant for production!
Mametchi: But aren't we Elementary Schoolers?
Lovelitchi: Uh…actually…never mind. I was just joking! (Dang it! Of course I had to chicken out!)
*Scream comes from TV*
Mametchi: Uh…w-what's this movie rated?
Violetchi: Who cares? Censors are a bunch of bozos anyway.
Mametchi: …yeah you're right.
*The montage continues until dinner*
Lovelitchi: *Hiding under a bed* (There's only a few hours left until the party's over…and I never said what I wanted to say…I said that I would explain my life story with Mametchi…but I still can't do it…what do I do?)
Manenetchi: Lovelin?
Lovelitchi: WAH!…oh. Jeez, you startled me…
Manenetchi: Sorry…I only came because I knew that you would have difficulty doing your thing by yourself. Are you still onto it?
Lovelitchi: Yes…but I just can't get the courage to…
Manenetchi: I…I'm sorry…I don't really know how to help you in that case, but…remember the tips I gave you yesterday?
Lovelitchi: Huh?
Manenetchi: Like I said, I still remember everything you said to me about your friends when you would talk to me about them, and how they seemed different. I know it might not be easy, but…just try and think only about those aspects. Although focusing on the negative aspects might feel easier, it won't get us as far in life.
Lovelitchi: Think about positives…I wish I could but my gut keeps telling me not to…
Manenetchi: I know it's easy to develop a sense of cynicism after being backstabbed so many times, but based on what you told me, these friends have done nothing but help you so far; something you've never brought up in your previous friend circles! Also, the world isn't as bleak of a place as you might think—in fact, based on history we're probably living in some of the best of times, likely to only get better! The thing is, news channels almost never discuss anything that's positive because negativity draws in more attention from the mainstream public and usually feels more aligned to the reporter's most likely jaded worldviews. There's also this misconception across the internet and mainstream media in general that cynicism is a strength. And while a small amount of skepticism is necessary at times, some people misunderstand that and assume that it's best to be cynical at every opportunity. That's why things like grimdark literature and doom mongering internet articles exist. And while it may be tempting to buy into that information, It's important to remember that most of these sources of information tend to be written by cynics who usually ignore positive aspects of the world because they've stopped believing in it; or better yet, ignore those areas altogether!
Lovelitchi: R-really?
Manenetchi: I mean, you're a superstar idol, right? So I can only assume that you have accounts on various social media platforms! And if that's the case, then I appreciate it if you would forget everything you saw on them that might've driven you to a dark place along with your past experiences in other schools!
Lovelitchi: I…I can't technically forget things that I'm constantly tormented by from my brain…
Manenetchi: That's only a figure of speech; I'm not sure if it's even possible to forget bad experiences in one's life from my knowledge, but what I'm trying to say is, take it with a grain of salt.
Lovelitchi: Okay…I'll try!
Mametchi: Hey! Dinner's ready!
Lovelitchi: Oh! I-I gotta go! See you!
Manenetchi: Bye!
Lovelitchi: (Don't overthink the bad…don't overthink the bad…don't overthink the bad…)…um…guys?
Mametchi: What?
Lovelitchi: There's…th-there's been something that I need to tell you…and…I'm sorry for not doing so earlier…
Mametchi: What is it?
Lovelitchi: (Oh, here it comes…) Well, y…you might know me by the name Lovelitchi, r-right?
Everyone: …
Lovelitchi: …(Gah, just spit it out!) B…but I also…I…
Mametchi: What?
Lovelitchi: *Whispers while unable to make eye contact* …but I'm…I also go by Lovelin…?
Mametchi: What?
Memetchi: I can't hear you!
Lovelitchi: *Still whispering* I also go by Lovelin…
Everyone: WHAT?
Lovelitchi: *Talking quickly* I ALSO GO BY LOVELIN!
Everyone: …
Lovelitchi: S-sorry for screaming…but it…it's true…I actually am the same person who works at TAMAX-TV as an idol…I didn't want to tell you because I was worried that I might start drama, but I knew that I was running out of time when I was labeled a Tama-Friend…you might not know this, but I was betrayed by my friends in other schools because they got jealous of my career…and I didn't know if you would act the same way or not, so I had to keep it a secret…please…do you understand?
*Silence*
Mametchi: …wait…are you saying that one of our friends was actually a celebrity all this time?!
Memetchi: That…wha…how…?!
Kuchipatchi: Who's a celebrity-datchi?
Memetchi: We'll recap later.
Kuromametchi: Huh. Guess everyone's finally caught up, hm?
Mametchi: "Caught up"?
Violetchi: What do you mean?
Kuromametchi: Well…I actually knew everything about her secret all along.
Everyone: WHAT?!
Lovelitchi: B-but…how?!
Kuromametchi: You looked very similar to Lovelin, so I was secretly following you around to see if my predictions were correct, and it turns out they were.
Memetchi: That's called stalking!
Violetchi: Please, Memetchi! Let him finish first!
Kuromametchi: However, she didn't seem to want her identity exposed the public, and so I was forced to keep all my information on her a secret just like she was. I wanted to fill you guys in earlier, but—
Lovelitchi: Wait…you learned my identity by spying on me the entire month…but decided not to tell anyone else about it? I…is this really happening?!
Kuromametchi: I knew that you wanted to keep it to yourself, so I figured I might as well do the same—especially for a Tama-Friend like you.
Lovelitchi: T-Tama…Friend…?!
Mametchi: We already decided that you were a Tama-Friend, and even if we didn't, why would a secret identity be any reason to hate or bully you? Based on your logic, you've had more than enough reasons to do that even if it may violate the Tama-Friend guidelines.
Violetchi: All we see is a friend—does it really matter if the friend in question is a celebrity? Not to me!
Lovelitchi: You…you guys…*Sniff*…you mean I'm still a friend…? Even after what I've done?
Mametchi: Of course!
Lovelitchi: *Starts tearing up*
Mametchi: Huh?! What's wrong?!
Memetchi: Was it something I said?
Lovelitchi: I…I…*Sniff* I don't believe it…I'VE ACTUALLY FOUND REAL FRIENDS! *Hugs* Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!
Mametchi: ...oh...okay, let it out...you're okay.
The next day...
Kuchipatchi: So, what it is you wanted to do with us again-datchi?
Lovelitchi: Well, I was wondering if you would like to have a role in this show broadcast we're displaying soon! It's a reality show about exploring this place called Kaizoku Ruins! Wanna join us?
Mametchi: H-hang on, shouldn't we get permission from our parents first?
Lovelitchi: We're going together, I'm sure they trust us enough to be safe as long as friends are with us.
Mametchi: Well, I'm going back for clarification and I recommend the rest of you to do the same, okay? Can one of you please wait here until I return? Thanks! *Runs away*
Memetchi: ...uh...who wants to play the waiting game?
Kuchipatchi: Can we leave our spot? I need some snacks-datchi.
Memetchi: *Rolls eyes and sighs* Here. *Pulls out sandwich*
Kuchipatchi: ...I, uh...I may've been thinking about junk food-datchi?
Memetchi: Please tell me that isn't a majority of your diet.
Kuchipatchi: Uh…w-why is that a problem-datchi?
Memetchi: (I'm not putting up with this.) Okay I changed my mind, I'm going to go and discuss with my parents too. Bye! *Runs away*
Kuchipatchi: What about you, Lovelitchi-datchi?
Lovelitchi: I've been all over the world; so my parents probably wouldn't mind!
Kuchipatchi: Is that because of your job as a—
Lovelitchi: *Covers Kuchipatchi's mouth* P-please…don't discuss that in front of the world…it's meant to be a secret between us…
Kuchipatchi: Sorry…I tend to be forgetful-datchi…
Lovelitchi: That's okay, I understand! By the way, shouldn't you be doing the same thing that Mametchi and Memetchi are doing? I don't want to be the reason why anyone's parents get mad or worried about us…
Kuchipatchi: Alright-datchi…*Walks away*
Lovelitchi: *Sits down on a nearby bench and pulls out a book* (…these "chosen ones"…why does one look similar to me? And who is that next to her?)
Meanwhile at Mametchi's house…
Mamametchi: What's this "Kaizoku Ruins"?
Mametchi: I don't know…but please don't worry, we will be with each other AND are supervised by Tamax-TV staff!
Mamametchi: I don't know anything about these "staff"…are you sure you can trust them?
Mametchi: I have a friend who works at Tamax-TV and we've been there plenty of times! Nothing has ever gone wrong so we should be fine!
Mamametchi: But even so…I'm not too sure on the idea of going to a place we don't know about…
Papamametchi: Don't worry! I'm sure they'll be fine.
Mamametchi: Huh?
Papamametchi: Mametchi, you may not have known this, but I went on plenty of adventures to all kinds of places when I was your age.
Mametchi: Really?
Chamametchi: You really did that daddy?!
Papamametchi: Yes, and I've always waited for the day that you would have the same experience…it really helps you mature, after all.
Mamametchi: By yourself?
Papamametchi: I had friends around, but I usually explored solo. I even went to the Kaizoku Ruins one time, and it was a joy! If I can do it, I'm sure that Mametchi and his friends can as well; especially since they're going together!
Mamametchi: But…I…I'm still unsure…the world was much safer back then, and in today's times it's too dangerous to live town unsupervised by people…
Papamametchi: Take a look at these documents.
Mamametchi: Huh?
Papamametchi: Statistics show that the rate of crime and violence in Tamagotchi Town AND even the entire world have drastically dropped by nearly 70% compared to our childhood times! It only seems like the opposite because the internet makes this information more accessible.
Mamametchi: But I…alright, I trust you. Just please…don't push yourself too hard.
Mametchi: Got it!
Chamametchi: Wait, where are you going, big brother?
Mametchi: Big brother has a reality show to join with his friends, he'll be back by dinner!
Chamametchi: *Tearing up a bit* But…I wanna play with you…!
Mametchi: (Oh no…) Look…I'm sorry that I can't take you with us because you're too young, but listen to this…
Chamametchi: What?
Mametchi: If we find any treasure while we're gone, I'll bring some of it back to you to keep as a souvenir!
Chamametchi: Really?! Thank you!
Mametchi: Bye! Be back tonight!
Family: Bye!
Later…
Lovelitchi: (…why do these 2 alien figures just keep popping up everywhere? Who are they and why does everyone keep talking about them all of a sudden?)
Mametchi: Hi!
Lovelitchi: GAH!
Mametchi: Oh, jeez I'm sorry…are you alright?
Lovelitchi: Yeah I'm fine…just…a little bit startled, that's all…
Mametchi: Hey, what are you reading there?
Lovelitchi: I've borrowed this book from the library, and something about it seems off…like, it has this mention of "chosen ones" in here and contains information about these 2 alien figures that've been all over the news lately…the question is, why?
Mametchi: Huh…what the—?! One of those silhouettes looks like…you?!
Lovelitchi: I know…it's really strange…but I don't know who that other figure next to me is…do you?
Mametchi: No…but chosen ones? That can't be true…that stuff only happens in bad fantasy stories…
Lovelitchi: And this book was released in…2113?! But it's only 2009!
Mametchi: Man that is strange…look! I can see Memetchi and Kuchipatchi!
Lovelitchi: Ah! You're right! I see them too! I wonder what they're going to think of this book…
Mametchi: How about we wait until we finish the reality TV show broadcast before opening it back up? I mean, do the readers really need a secondary scene of talking about a strange book?
Lovelitchi: What?
Mametchi: Nothing!
Inside Tamax-TV…
TamaPtchi: Ah, good morning, friends! I was wondering when you'd show up!
Everyone: Good morning!
TamaPtchi: So Lovely, you said that your new friends would be joining us for broadcast today, right?
Lovelin: Yeah!
TamaPtchi: Great! I always love a chance to expand our profits—I mean, expand our brands to new heights!
Lovelin: …uh…okay? So, when do we depart?
TamaPtchi: Right now, actually! Just waiting for ADtchi to show up…
A few hours later…
TamaPtchi: Gah…for Pete's sake! What's taking that bonehead so long?! You kids, wait here—I'll go find him.
Group: Ok…!
*TamaPtchi is running down Tamax-TV hallways before finally hearing ADtchi's voice—following it to find him at a nearby cruise ship*
TamaPtchi: Where WERE you?!
ADtchi: That's what I was going to say! I was waiting here for you! What were you doing?
TamaPtchi: Waiting for you at the front door!
ADtchi: But…didn't you say that we would meet at the cruise ship yesterday?
TamaPtchi: *Facepalms and curses under his breath* (There goes some extra revenue from any other shows we were planning on filming today…)
Soon…
TamaPtchi: So...I, uh...I might've screwed something up...
Lovelin: Hm? What?
TamaPtchi: Well...apparently my assistant was waiting for ME the entire time we were sitting and doing nothing...
Group: GAH!
TamaPtchi: Anyway, I think it's about time for us to get going, right?
Chamametchi: Wait!
Everyone: Huh?
Chamametchi: I told my sister Hapihapitchi about what you were doing and she wanted to accompany you since I couldn't. Mind if you take her with you?
Hapihapitchi: Hapihapitchi wants to help you-awo!
Lovelin: Huh? You two are sisters?
Chamametchi: Not literally, but we prefer to call ourselves as such!
Mametchi: Alright then...just...stay close to us, okay?
Hapihapitchi: Thank you so much-awo!
Chamametchi: I knew you'd say that big brother! Hapihapitchi can fly, so I'm sure she can handle herself just fine!
Hapihapitchi: Hapihapitchi agrees-awo!
Meanwhile on the ship…
Spacytchi: ...whew! That was close…
Akaspetchi: You can say that again...
Spacytchi: Whew, that was close.
Akaspetchi: ...really? That's not meant to be taken literally.
Spacytchi: I know—I just wanted to mess with you a little bit since you said it.
Akaspetchi: *Sigh* I thought we were here for world domination purposes...
Spacytchi: Oh! That's right—I almost forgot! Thanks, Aka!
Akaspetchi: No problem!
Spacytchi: What was the plan again...ah! I remember now! Ptchi or whatever his name was said that we they going to the Kaizoku Ruins. Right?
Pipospetchi: &"#&%
Akaspetchi: WHAT?!
Spacytchi: Yes, those ruins.
Akaspetchi: B-but what about the rumors?!
Spacytchi: Oh please, rumors are usually false. Whatever the public is scared of in there is most likely over-exaggerated from what it really is.
Akaspetchi: I-I still don't think this is a good idea, brother!
Spacytchi: We're not wimps. We're not turning tail from a plan because some scaredy-cats spread rumors. Listen, we'll be on the top of the world if we find treasure there, and when that happens, all those naive fools of this planet will have no choice but to bend to our every whim!
Akaspetchi: T-treasure?!
Spacytchi: Yeah, nothing more special than the satisfaction of being rich!
Akaspetchi: Ok, NOW I'm intrigued!
Spacytchi: That's the spirit! And now—
*TamaPtchi and the rest of the group walk by*
Mametchi: Hey, did any of you say something?
*The rest shake their heads no as the Spacy brothers dive behind a wall*
Mametchi: Huh. Guess it was nothing.
Spacytchi: Okay...m-maybe we should go...
Akaspetchi: But I thought you said that we WEREN'T wimps.
Spacytchi: ...shut up.
TamaPtchi: Here, put these on.
Mametchi: Costumes? Why?
Lovelin: They do this so we look more professional for the job. It may seem strange at first, but you'll get used to it!
Group: …
Lovelin: Also I think you'd look adorable in them! Right?
Mametchi: A-adorable…? W-why?
Memetchi: DID YOU SAY ADORABLE?! OH MY GOSH WE GOTTA TRY THESE!
Kuchipatchi: Ow-datchi!
Mametchi: Jeez!
Lovelin: Ok ok…please turn it down a notch…
On the island…
*Lovelin is chatting to the camera and following the script*
Mametchi: (Really? I thought we were actually going on an adventure, not following some script…oh right, I said that we were being supervised to my parents earlier…can't believe I forgot…)
Memetchi: Mametchi? What's the matter?
Kuchipatchi: You seem down-datchi…
Mametchi: I…well…I just wish we were actually exploring this place and having a bit of freedom…
Memetchi: I see…but weren't we here for a reality TV show?
Mametchi: Yeah, but…still…
Memetchi: Don't worry—we're still going to see some interesting stuff here! Even if the reality doesn't live up to your expectations!
Mametchi: Really?
Memetchi: Well, we've never been here before, silly! So of course we're going to see some interesting sights! Just think—we're at the Kaizoku Ruins island for the first time, THE KAIZOKU RUINS! Is that cool or what?!
Mametchi: I guess…but…it's not as fun when you have adults hovering above you…
Memetchi: I'd be lying if I said I didn't relate to you there…but look! *points at waterfall* You can actually see a rainbow there! The sunlight is hitting the water in such a way that it does that!
Mametchi: Huh…w-wait a second, how did you know?!
Memetchi: Hm? Know what?
Mametchi: That's actually the scientific reason rainbows appear!
Memetchi: Really? That was just a wild guess! I didn't expect it to be right!
Mametchi: Well…that's one thing we should probably study later for science!
Memetchi: (Nerd…)…ok then…let's go and see what else there is to—*Suddenly stops*
Mametchi: …what? What's wrong?
Memetchi: …w-where's Kuchipatchi?
Mametchi: Oh, Kuchipatchi's right—*notices Kuchipatchi's missing*…drat…
Lovelin: *Still following the script*…and before we move on, we'll also like to present to you, the—
*Mametchi and Memetchi scream before frantically calling Kuchipatchi's name repeatedly*
ADtchi: Present the "Ahhh"?
TamaPtchi: That wasn't part of the script, cut!
ADtchi: But this is supposed to be on live! Meaning whatever we do, the viewers can see it, including this conversation we're currently having!
TamaPtchi: Cripes…this is REALLY unprofessional! Stop!
Mametchi: But one of our friends are missing!
Lovelin: WHAT?!
TamaPtchi: Son of a…please stand by, folks! We need to do something off camera.
ADtchi: Gah!
TamaPtchi: What?!
ADtchi: Look over there! *Points at cruise ship floating away*
TamaPtchi: Bu…but…how…*continues stammering*
ADtchi: Houston, we have a problem…
TamaPtchi: THEN FIX IT, YOU IDIOT! I've got to help Lovely! *Rushes away*
ADtchi: G-got it! (Sheesh…someone's off his medication…) *Inexplicably pulls out canoe and paddle* Good thing I brought these!…somehow. *Gets on and paddles for the cruise*
Spacytchi: Well…we made to the island, I guess. But, Pipospetchi…I have 2 questions to ask you…1: Where did you learn how to lift up and throw anchors? *Shows image of anchor on beach* And 2: …was using it as a bridge REALLY one of our better ideas? *Camera zooms out to show that the chain connecting the cruise to the anchor snapped in half*
Pipospetchi: "+/#&
Spacytchi: J-jeez, Pipo! C-calm down!
Akaspetchi: W-what are you, a psycho?!
Meanwhile…
Mametchi: Kuchipatchi! Where are you?!
Memetchi: P-please, come back!
Lovelitchi: J-just give us a datchi if you can hear us!
Hapihapitchi: Hey-awo!
*The group immediately halts*
Mametchi: W-who said that?
Hapihapitchi: Hapihapitchi-awo! *Pops up in front of them*
Group: Gah!
Mametchi: I-I thought you were with Chamametchi!
Hapihapitchi: What are you talking about? Didn't you say to Hapihapitchi earlier that you would allow her to accompany you on your journey-awo?
Mametchi: Oh…yeah…
Hapihapitchi: Hapihapitchi's been hiding in the same area that you use to store your stuff! So call her anytime you need help-awo!
Lovelitchi: Well…we're currently searching for—
Hapihapitchi: Hapihapitchi knows that you've been separated from one of your friends, Kuchipatchi! And that's why she has come out to talk with you-awo!
*The group hears Kuchipatchi's voice*
Hapihapitchi: Kuchipatchi's this way! Just follow Hapihapitchi-awo! *Flies off*
Mametchi: H-hey, wait up! *Chases Hapihapitchi*
Memetchi: For us! *Follows along with Lovelitchi*
Kuchipatchi: *About to eat an unknown substance* Bon appet—!
Memetchi: NO! *Shoves Kuchipatchi away*
Kuchipatchi: But why? I'm just hungry-datchi…
Memetchi: 2 things: Stay with us—you scared me and my friends half to death! And—do NOT eat that! I don't know what it is!
Mametchi: Memetchi's right, Kuchipatchi…
Lovelitchi: I…I'm just glad we're still in one piece…
*Substance begins twitching*
Mametchi: U-uh…guys?
*Everyone but Kuchipatchi takes a few steps back*
Hapihapitchi: Hapihapitchi doesn't like this-awo…*Returns to Mametchi's hammerspace*
Kuchipatchi: *Has his hand above the substance* Look! It's like it's pulsing-datchi!
Memetchi: Don't touch that! *Yanks Kuchipatchi away* Keep pulling stunts like that and you're going to get us killed!
*Substance continues pulsing until it morphs into a huge slime monster*
Mametchi: …run. *He then proceeds to do so along with the rest of the group as the monster chases them*
TamaPtchi: *Panting*…where…am…where am I…? Can't…keep up…with those…with those kids…*Hears screaming from them* What the—?! Are you guys alrigh—GAH!
*Trips over rock and falls into a ravine containing a river while screaming until he hits the water*…this just got a whole lot worse.
*The group is still running as the monster is ravaging through the scenery around them*
Mametchi: W-what do we do?!
Memetchi: Ni-911, anybody?!
Lovelitchi: I-I've got a phone that I named Telelin if that works—!
Mametchi: Then dial it up!
Lovelitchi: Except Telelin can't dial any number shorter or longer than 10 digits…
Memetchi: SERIOUSLY?! *Runs into giant spider web and tries to escape but is unable to do so* C-can't move…!
*The group stop running*
Mametchi: Why'd you stop?! RUN!
Memetchi: I can't! *Sees giant spider above her* AHH HELP!
*Kuchipatchi faints while Mametchi and Lovelitchi attempt to pull Memetchi out*
Mametchi: N-no good…! It's…too sticky!
Lovelitchi: Please come out I'm terrified of arachnids PLEASE!
*The slime monster catches up and is about to grab them before Mametchi and Lovelitchi notice and cower while shrieking—the giant spider suddenly leaps off the web and attacks the slime monster before Mametchi and Lovelitchi realize that they are still alive*
Mametchi: W…what the…?
Lovelitchi: …did it just save us?!
*A brief fight ensues between both monsters but the spider easily wins and swallows the slime creature whole*
Mametchi: It did?!
Lovelitchi: I don't believe it…!
Both: Thank you so much!
*The spider turns around still acting aggressive*
Mametchi: *Slowly backing away*…um…do you…just not like that phrase?
Lovelitchi: *Slowly backing away* We'll…uh…give you some personal space if you need it…
*The spider continues to inch towards them*
Mametchi: Okay…not backing away…not backing away…*Starts frantically searching for a weapon*
Lovelitchi: Would you…uh…care for a monument of yourself? Sorry but…um, we REALLY need the orange thing there…
*The spider finally rushes at them*
Both: WAH! *Dive sideways*
*The spider face-plants into a tree and gets dizzy*
Lovelitchi: I'll try and help Memetchi, you find a way to deal with that thing!
Mametchi: Uh…um…*Pulls out pocket knife and throws it at the spider's abdomen* Eat…this!
*The spider shrieks in pain after the knife impales the abdomen before collapsing*
Mametchi: *Taking baby steps* I-is it dead—?
Lovelitchi: *Grunt* Please…tell me it is…
Mametchi: *Slowly removes knife from spider while trying hard not to freak out*
*The dead spider twitches after Mametchi completely removes the knife, startling him*
Mametchi: WAH! *Runs and hides behind a tree*
Lovelitchi: I-I think the coast is clear, Mametchi…
Mametchi: S-sorry…I-I'm still shaken up…
Lovelitchi: J-just relax for a minute a-and let me handle the situation for now…hey, can I borrow the knife for a second?
Mametchi: Y-yes…*Hands it over*
Lovelitchi: *Chops through webbing to free Memetchi and then hands the knife back* Thank you!
Mametchi: Y-you're welcome…
Lovelitchi: Um…Memetchi?
Memetchi: AHH! SOMEONE HEL—wait—what just happened?
Lovelitchi: Okay let's continue this conversation somewhere else I am not comfortable being next to an arachnid…*Runs*
Mametchi: W-wait up! *Follows and then stops* Darn it! *Runs back to grab Kuchipatchi's foot and drags him along*
Later near the Kaizoku Ruins…
Memetchi: So you mean we're not dead?
Lovelitchi: Somehow…and I'm counting ourselves lucky for that…Mametchi?
Mametchi: *Shivering in fear*
Lovelitchi: I think we're safe now, Mametchi!
Mametchi: *Whispering*
Group: What?
Mametchi: *Still whispering*
Group: What?!
Mametchi: I'M SO SORRY I MAKE A HORRIBLE LEADER!
Memetchi: Horrible?! W-what do you mean?!
Mametchi: I—*Sniff*…I want to be a role model for guys but I can't do it when I'm nothing but a coward and scared of everything! I—*Sniff*…let you all down! *Sobs*
Lovelitchi: You're not an awful leader, Mametchi! Please…I can't stand to see you or my other friends—ESPECIALLY you upset…
Mametchi: You…*Sniff* mean I'm not allowed to…cry?
Lovelitchi: I didn't say that—I just meant that I hate to see you upset…I know from experience that bottling up your emotions is a bad idea and that you shouldn't hesitate to let them out if they become overwhelming…
Memetchi: Oh, I take that advice to heart! Notice how I…*Sigh* tend to snap sometimes?
Kuchipatchi: What does snap mean-datchi?
Memetchi: TO YELL AND LOSE ONE'S TEMPER, IDIOT!…oh…oh dear I'm so sorry Kuchipatchi! I didn't mean to scream like that…
Kuchipatchi: What did you say-datchi?
Memetchi: Don't worry it's nothing! (Then again I tend to also have the opposite problem Mametchi does…)
Lovelitchi: I see…well…the ruins are right by us, so…*Gulp*…are you ready?
Hapihapitchi: *Pops out* Hapihapitchi isn't-awo…
Mametchi: N-no, that's okay! You can just stay where you were if that makes you feel safer in any way.
Hapihapitchi: O-okay…Hapihapitchi will do her best-awo…*Returns*
Inside…
Mametchi: Dark…dark…really dark in here…
Memetchi: You know you can always leave if it's bothering you, right?
Mametchi: N-no it's fine! R-really!
Lovelitchi: Are you sure…?
Mametchi: P-please don't worry about me…!
Kuchipatchi: AHHH!
Everyone: What's wrong?!
Kuchipatchi: S-skulls-datchi! *Points at them*
Lovelitchi: I-I'm sure those are just d-decorations…! R-right…?
Mametchi: (Not good not good not good…)
Memetchi: They look way too realistic to be decorations!
Lovelitchi: H-Halloween festivals have those types of decorations—I-I don't r-really think it's b-bad!…actually…maybe we should go…
Memetchi: *Starts walking towards entrance* You know I agree! I don't think that whatever we're doing is worth the potential risk of—
*Door quickly slams shut and traps everyone inside*
Everyone: AH!
*The group briefly cower a bit before realizing what has happened*
Lovelitchi: G-guys…w-what do we do?
Memetchi and Kuchipatchi: *Panicking*
Mametchi: *Curls up in fear*
Hapihapitchi: What happened-awo?!
Mametchi: W-w-we—uh…w-we…um—we're dead.
Hapihapitchi: WHAT-AWO?!
Lovelitchi: Please! J-just relax for a moment and listen to me! (I'm legitimately so scared right now…)
Meanwhile outside…
Spacytchi: Hey! Look! Those must be the ruins!
Akaspetchi: R-really?! Did we actually find them?!
Spacytchi: They look exactly like the ruins shown in legends, so we must have!
Akaspetchi: Let's go! *Rushes over to the now-closed entrance along with his brothers*
Spacytchi: *Attempts to lift door open* Drat! It's locked!
Akaspetchi: What?! Then what do we do?
Spacytchi: I'm thinking…I just know there's a way in…
*The Spacy brothers then hear Mametchi and his friends screaming from within the depths of the ruins, though the noise is obscured just enough by the terrain to sound like ghost children to them*
Spacytchi: …l-like…uh…maybe looking for another entrance?
Akaspetchi: G-good idea…
Back in the ruins…
Lovelitchi: I-I know things seem like, r-really bad right now…b-but…l-let's stay together f-from here on out…o-okay…?
Mametchi: Y-yeah…t-that might actually work…I-I think…?
Memetchi: I-is everything okay?! J-just say the word if you need comfort…
Kuchipatchi: I'm so scared…also I'm hungry but mostly scared-datchi…
Memetchi: (When is he NOT?!)
Lovelitchi: I-I'm fine…um…actually I'm not I want out of here…
*Horrifying noise comes up from seemingly nowhere and everyone screams*
Mametchi: …j…just s-s-stay b-behind me…*Pulls out and turns on flashlight as everyone slowly walks forward following him*
Kuchipatchi: I'm seriously about to have a heart attack right now-datchi…!
Memetchi: (I'm surprised he hasn't had one yet…)
Lovelitchi: (I'm spending at least 3 months in therapy with Manenetchi after this…)
*The noise comes back, louder than before*
Mametchi: (I'm going to have nightmares for weeks…)
*The noise continues to return, getting louder and lasting longer each time until the group reach a music box. The lights then suddenly flicker on and everyone screams before eventually noticing the music box*
Mametchi: …what?
Memetchi: We got scared half to death by a stupid music box?! *Breaks it*
Kuchipatchi: Look-datchi!
Group: What?
Kuchipatchi: There's a treasure here-datchi!
*The group shriek from joy and rush to open it*
Hapihapitchi: *Pops out* OH MY GOSH ARE YOU SERIOUS?! LET HAPIHAPITCHI SEE-AWO!
*Nothing but a token is inside as everyone stares at it for a few moments*
Mametchi: …th…that's it?
Memetchi: …what.
Kuchipatchi: Can I keep it as a souvenir-datchi? It looks like me!
Mametchi: I mean, if you want to then yes…
Kuchipatchi: …d-do you not want it-datchi?
Mametchi: I…I was just kinda expecting something else…
Lovelitchi: Did someone maybe beat us?
Memetchi: I don't buy it. If the door locks when the place is entered, how would someone else be able to enter it?
Meanwhile…
*The Spacy brothers are trying to enter by digging in with spoons*
Spacytchi: *Grunt* Really? Spoons?
Akaspetchi: It was all I had for digging appliances!
Spacytchi: For Pete's sake…*Digs a bit before collapsing from exhaustion*…can't…press…on…
Akaspetchi: …uh…would you like some soup?
Spacytchi: …th…thanks…Aka…
Akaspetchi: No problem! This was supposed to be for dinner but you can have it early if you want! *Hands him the soup*
Spacytchi: Uh…where's the spoon?
Akaspetchi: Oh, the spoon's right in your hand!
Spacytchi: Oh…whoops…don't know how I—wait a second…
Akaspetchi: Hm?
Spacytchi: …are we going to be eating soup later tonight with the same spoons that we are CURRENTLY DIGGING INTO THE GROUND WITH?!
Akaspetchi: Yes. Why?
Back in the ruins…
Hapihapitchi: Hapihapitchi can always provide you with happiness powder if you're feeling down-awo…
Mametchi: No please don't!
Memetchi: Please…we don't want to be reminded of that moment…
Kuchipatchi: No amount of happiness powder's gonna remove that image from us-datchi…
Lovelitchi: Why? What's bothering you…?
Mametchi: It was about a year ago…we don't want to talk about it…
Memetchi: It was an incident involving Hapihapitchi…and it's why she doesn't use her happiness powder that much anymore…
Hapihapitchi: She still uses it a lot, actually-awo! Just…not with you guys-awo…
Everyone: …
Hapihapitchi: What's wrong? Did Hapihapitchi offend you-awo?
*Lights suddenly go out, everyone gets freaked out and Hapihapitchi hides*
Mysterious Voice: Ye scallywags who dare to infiltrate our home…
Mametchi: W-what's going on?!
Lovelitchi: I-I don't know!
Mysterious Voice: …we give no quarter to scurvy landlubbers like ye…avast, or be fed to the fishies of the seven seas…
Memetchi: What does any of that mean?!
Kuchipatchi: I-I don't know-datchi!
Mametchi: I-I really think we should p-put the token back and get the heck out of here!
Lovelitchi: B-but the door is locked! How do we?!
Mametchi: I-I'll think of something…!
*Katana quickly slashes down from nowhere and barely misses Mametchi's head*
Everyone: *Turns around and notices a pirate with a katana before screaming and running away*
*Various other pirates quickly surround the group and force them to take another route*
Mametchi: I-I can't see! This flashlight's too dim!
*Dimly lit corridor is displayed from a first-person perspective and then yet more pirates suddenly pop up—everyone manages to squeeze through the gap but Mametchi and Lovelitchi get their arms grazed with very brief depictions of small and non-detailed wounds*
Mametchi and Lovelitchi: *Grope their arms in pain* AHH!
*Pirates continue to show up with near miss after near miss*
Memetchi: What is wrong with them?!
Kuchipatchi: *Panting* Can't…move…datchi…
Memetchi: *Yanks Kuchipatchi's hand right before a katana hits him* MOVE IT!
Kuchipatchi: *Being dragged across the floor while repeatedly saying ow* P-please stop-datchi!
Memetchi: I will when you get back on your feet and—AH!
*Everyone falls into a pit and slide through a dark hallway before eventually getting back up and continuing to gun forward*
Mametchi: I-I can see light! J-just hang in there everyone!
Kuchipatchi: WAH!
*Everyone turns around and notices Kuchipatchi about to be stabbed by a pirate before Mametchi rushes back and slashes at the pirate's face with a pocket knife, the pirate then yelps in pain and collapses with his hand over his face while Mametchi grabs Kuchipatchi's hand and yanks him away*
Kuchipatchi: D-did you just—
Mametchi: Yes, but that was to save your life!
Kuchipatchi: But…still…
Memetchi: Would you rather have died?!
Lovelitchi: L-let's leave and then argue, okay?!
Meanwhile…
Spacytchi: *Panting* That…was…awful…
Akaspetchi: Hey, at least we're in now! And look! A treasure's just lying out in the open for us!
Spacytchi: Really?! Oh boy, this is already working out PERFECTLY!…wait, where's Pipospetchi?
Akaspetchi: Right by us, like always!
Spacytchi: No he isn't—I looked around and he's just…gone!
Akaspetchi: *Does a quick 360* Huh, that's strange…where is he?
Pipospetchi: &* #$
*The Spacy Brothers look and notice that Pipospetchi dug his own hole—and appears to have been staying there for a while*
Pipospetchi: &$* $#
Spacytchi: J-jeez, we're sorry! J-just settle down!
Akaspetchi: You really need to control your anger…
*The Spacy Brothers hear noises coming from a nearby corridor*
Spacytchi: Uh…nope I'm out! *Runs through self-made hole*
Akaspetchi: I thought you said we weren't wimps…
Spacytchi: Forget that! Being a wimp is at least better than being dead!
Akaspetchi: Hmm…he does actually have a point…hey wait up! *Follows*
Pipospetchi: # &* *Also leaves*
*Mametchi and his friends run into the room*
Mametchi: *Runs up to a lever* Hurry I'm closing the doors!
Kuchipatchi: *Gets attacked by random pirate* HELP-DATCHI!
Mametchi: NO! *Runs to help Kuchipatchi but the pirate notices and knocks him away before he makes pained groans and faints*
Memetchi and Lovelitchi: MAMETCHI!
Memetchi: I'll help Kuchipatchi, you get the door!
Lovelitchi: No! I'm going! I'm not putting you in danger!
Memetchi: Just do something!
*The pirate has pinned Kuchipatchi to the floor and is in a power struggle trying to stab him with a knife…and the pirate is slowly but surely winning*
Lovelitchi: GET BACK! *Uppercuts pirate in the face*
*The pirate yells in pain and puts his hand across his face before Lovelitchi beats him up and eventually tosses him inside the corridor with other incoming pirates*
Lovelitchi: Close it!
Memetchi: *Unable to pull lever* I-I'm trying! It's just too big!
Lovelitchi: *Runs up and helps Memetchi, eventually yanking the lever in place and closing the door right before the pirates reach them*
Everyone: *Panting*
Hapihapitchi: *Pops out* Crud! Hapihapitchi remembered something that Mametchi needs to do-awo!
Group: AH!
Hapihapitchi: What-awo?
Lovelitchi: …jeez…you scared the living daylights out of us…
Memetchi: …I…I need…just a few minutes…without almost getting killed…
Kuchipatchi: …how are we not dead-datchi…?
Mametchi: *Wakes up* Ow ow ow…
*Everyone runs over and hugs him*
Lovelitchi: Oh thank goodness you're okay…!
Memetchi: I'm so glad you're still with us!
Kuchipatchi: Who-datchi?
Memetchi: …Mametchi…
Kuchipatchi: Sorry…I'm too hungry to even remember anything-datchi…
Memetchi: …
Kuchipatchi: Huh-datchi?
Lovelitchi: (She isn't mad at him?)
Memetchi: You know, you're actually right—we all could use a break and some fast food after this…
Hapihapitchi: Look! Look what Hapihapitchi found in this chest-awo!
Group: Really?! Yes! *Look inside and see some gold and jewelry*
Mametchi: …and for real this time! *Hopping around in joy* We did it! We did it!
Memetchi: Dibs on that skull! *Points at gold skull in the middle of the hoard* You know, I'm starting to understand why some people do this as a hobby now!
Kuchipatchi: *Attempting to slice gold bar with a butter knife cooking-style* How is this butter so hard-datchi?
Lovelitchi: I don't think that's butter Kuchipatchi…
Kuchipatchi: Oh…whoops-datchi…
Hapihapitchi: Mametchi…Hapihapitchi needs to tell you something-awo…
Mametchi: *Not hearing her* Oh! I just remembered! I gotta give Chamametchi something from this by the time we're done…how about the pink gemstones? *Shows them to Hapihapitchi*
Hapihapitchi: Never mind-awo…can she take the pink gemstones and bring them to Chamametchi then-awo?
Mametchi: R-really? T-thank you! *Gives them to her*
Hapihapitchi: No problem-awo! *Puts them away*
Lovelitchi: So who's taking what with us?
Memetchi: I don't care I just want the skull! And…we really gotta do this again someday!
Lovelitchi: Huh?
Memetchi: We may've had at least a billion heart attacks while we were here, but just think…think about how rich we could be if we gain more experience and continue these adventures!
Lovelitchi: A…are you sure that's a good idea?
Memetchi: Of course not! But that's why I said we should gain more experience, because I still think that this was an amazing experience for all of us! Honestly, despite being scared for both yours and my lives while we were here, the satisfaction of braving through everything and being rewarded for it makes me want to continue! And in a way, being scared is actually half the fun to it!
Lovelitchi: I…I don't think we were exactly brave here…
Memetchi: Who cares? It still takes a lot of courage to infiltrate a place rumored to be infested with murderous pirates! *Imitates pirate speak*
Lovelitchi: (Well this is getting weird…)
Memetchi: By the way, how did you take out that other pirate so easily?
Lovelitchi: Well…I am an idol of Tamax-TV, and idols sell on Hollywood!
Memetchi: …what?
Lovelitchi: I'm often given multiple different roles on different broadcasts, ranging from martial artist, racer, damsel in distress, ninja, you name it! And I've also memorized some of the moves we do on stage as a result of pulling them off so many times.
Memetchi: Huh…if that's the case I'd love to see some more of it! Could you maybe showcase a few later sometime?
Lovelitchi: (Oh boy…) I mean…I'll try if you really want me to…
*Rumbling noises are heard*
Mametchi: Oh no…
Memetchi: What now?!
Hapihapitchi: *Hides in hammerspace*
*Nearby statue near the chest begins moving and attempts to smash the group with a huge spiked club*
Mametchi: MOVE!
*Everyone dives out of the way in the nick of time*
Mametchi: Alright, we've got ourselves out of peril before and we can do it again, what's the plan?!
Kuchipatchi: Yummy-datchi! *Eats a banana and then tosses the peel backwards*
Memetchi: Don't you have any idea what situation you're—*Notices that the statue is headed right for Kuchipatchi* WATCH OUT!
Kuchipatchi: Datchi? *Notices statue running towards him* WAH! *Dives out of the way before the statue slips on the banana peel Kuchipatchi dropped and slams into a wall*
Mametchi: *Notices tunnels the Spacy Brothers built* Look! Tunnels! Get to safety and crawl through them while that thing is still—
*Debris falls and blocks the exits that the Spacy Brothers made earlier*
Mametchi: …stunned.
*The group hears the statue screaming in pain and look in its direction*
Lovelitchi: *Repeatedly bashing the statue's rear end with a club* You grab the treasure and get out of here while I keep him busy!
Mametchi: W-what about you?!
Lovelitchi: Hurry!
*The rest run over to the debris and grab a piece*
Mametchi: Okay! On 3 we lift with all our might! Alright? 1, 2, 3!
*They slightly move one piece*
Memetchi: Jeez…
Mametchi: Come on—we can do it! 1, 2, 3!
*They slightly move the same piece again*
Kuchipatchi: I can't do this…! Just leave me here-datchi!
Mametchi: No one gets left behind! We'll all be free if we can just remove this debris! 1, 2, 3!
*The group manages to give themselves just barely enough room to squeeze into the hole*
Mametchi: Get in, NOW!
*Memetchi and Kuchipatchi squeeze through and leave before Mametchi hears Lovelitchi screaming*
Mametchi: I'm coming! *Rushes over and picks up Lovelitchi from the ground and injured in the nick of time from another club swing* Come on! You gotta go!
Lovelitchi: But…
Mametchi: I can't afford to lose you! Just go!
Lovelitchi: *Scrambles through while crying out in pain the whole way*
Mametchi: *Rushes in and grabs the club Lovelitchi was using* This is crazy…this is crazy…
*The two briefly fight until Mametchi knocks of the stone layering and reveals that the stone monster was actually a robot operated by the pirate captain*
Pirate Captain: Ye ignored my warning…shiver me timbers!
Mametchi: *Frantically grabbing all the loot from the treasure chest*
Pirate Captain: Ye dare steal our treasure, Scurvy?! *Giant robot slashes at Mametchi which he barely dodges*
*Mametchi quickly gets cornered and the robot repeatedly attempts to stab him, barely missing each time until completely backed into the corner and the robot's blade is inches from his neck*
Hapihapitchi: *Pops out* No! Hapihapitchi won't let you-awo! *Circles around robot*
Pirate Captain: *Repeatedly slashes at Hapihapitchi but keeps missing* Sea biscuit!
Mametchi: …thank you...*Finishes looting the chest*
Pirate Captain: Stand still! *Eventually grazes Hapihapitchi's leg with a very brief and small wound depiction before grabbing and trapping her in a one-hand grip*
Hapihapitchi: *Squirms but can't escape*
Pirate Captain: *Holds sword next to Hapihapitchi while slowly inching the blade closer* Ye in cahoots with that scallywag? Anyway, ye so little even a flick of the finger could cleave ye to the brisket! Now, ye be next to be fed to the fishies! Goodbye! GAH!
*Camera pans down to reveal that Mametchi cut a cable in the wiring of the robot rendering it unsafe to operate*
Mametchi: Sorry…but that's what happens when you mess with my friends!
Pirate Captain: H-how did ye—
Mametchi: Come on, Hapihapitchi. It's time to head home.
Hapihapitchi: Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU-AWO!
Pirate Captain: Grrr…AVAST, YE SCURVY DOGS! I WILL FIND YE, AND I WILL DANCE THE HEMPEN JIG WITH YE! YE COWARDLY SWABS, COME BACK HERE! I WILL—*Machine blows up just as Mametchi and Hapihapitchi escape*
Mametchi: *Looks into hole* I…I'm sorry…
Lovelitchi: Sorry for what?
Mametchi: …him…the captain…
Memetchi: W-what happened?!
Mametchi: That statue that we encountered earlier…that was actually a robot, and the pirate captain was controlling it…Hapihapitchi got caught in the machine's grasp and I had to do something to save her…which was cut a circuit wire to force the machine to blow up…
Memetchi: Remember what you said to Kuchipatchi? How you didn't care you harmed another pirate as long as it meant saving your friends?
Mametchi: …
Memetchi: Personally, I'm normally against violence, but in a situation like that you need to break those rules and do whatever it takes to survive—even if you have to harm the attacker to do it!
Mametchi: Finish, but don't start fights?
Memetchi: Yeah, that's what I mean! Of course, that's assuming the fight is completely unavoidable and you can't do anything to escape it…
Lovelitchi: I wouldn't stress about it too much, Mametchi. You did whatever you could to save Hapihapitchi and that's enough for me! Hey, did you get the treasure?
Mametchi: Yes, actually! *Shows it off*
Memetchi: THANK YOU!
Kuchipatchi: Yes-datchi!
Lovelitchi: Yes!
Mametchi: When should we distribute it?
Lovelitchi: It's getting late and I'm really hungry…how about we get something to eat first and take a rest?
Kuchipatchi: Getting something to eat?! Man, that's the best thing I've heard all day-datchi!
Memetchi: Yep—it's getting to be dinner time, your stomach will be happy soon!
Kuchipatchi: Yes-datchi!
Meanwhile…
*The Spacy Brothers are sitting around a campfire about to eat soup*
Spacytchi: Sorry, but I'm not eating this.
Akaspetchi: Why not?
Spacytchi: Like I said before…these are the same spoons that we dug tunnels with!
Akaspetchi: Oh, it's nothing! Can't you just wipe it off?
Spacytchi: Hands don't get that off…DISHWASHERS DO! *Looks at Pipospetchi eating soup with his spoon* Am I the only one who finds the concept of eating dirt gross?!
Pipospetchi: *$)
Spacytchi: Wait, you never actually used a spoon to dig your tunnel?
Pipospetchi: $( (#
Spacytchi: …and you've been waiting for us to get down for at least 2 hours?
Pipospetchi: $* #*
Spacytchi: …and now you're mad because I'm repeating everything you say and wasting time?…wait! P-please, I'm sorry! I-I'll stop if you want me to!
Akaspetchi: S-seriously, w-what goes through your mind?!
Back at the shore…
TamaPtchi: *Limping and covered in bruises while also panting*
ADtchi: …uh…are you okay?
TamaPtchi: …
ADtchi: Like, what've you been doing out there?!
TamaPtchi: …swimming.
ADtchi: And got caught up in a shark attack, I see…
TamaPtchi: *Flashback cues* No, worse than a shark attack. You see, while I was searching for Lovely and her friends, I fell into a river. I eventually escaped, but then, I ran into the most fearsome animal of all…a pony. *The camera shifts to show a harmless and adorable-looking animal as TamaPtchi in the flashback screams and runs away, hitting various objects along the way with over-exaggerated injuries until he falls back into the river*
ADtchi: …seriously? A pony?
TamaPtchi: Ponies are viscous creatures! Their fangs, oh, so sharp! Their legs, so powerful! And…and look at the soulless-looking eyes!
ADtchi: Ok, first of all, you're confusing ponies with lions, donkeys and…uh…what?!
TamaPtchi: By the way, where'd that canoe come from?
ADtchi: I brought it with us!
TamaPtchi: …where?
ADtchi: I dunno…our inexplicable invisible pockets behind our bodies?
TamaPtchi: Ok, you should see a doctor.
ADtchi: No, I really did hold it in an invisible pocket! Watch! *Pulls canoe behind him but the canoe doesn't disappear*
TamaPtchi: …what was in your coffee today?
ADtchi: *Repeatedly pushes and pulls the canoe back and forth to no avail* I don't get it! I did everything correct—so why isn't it working?!
TamaPtchi: Something's wrong with you.
ADtchi: No! I swear, it really did work when I did it earlier!
TamaPtchi: You're not a video game character. If you're so confident that it somehow is possible then let me try; but I promise you, it's not going to work. *Grabs canoe and puts it in hammerspace despite doing the exact same actions as ADtchi*…w-where'd it go?
ADtchi: How'd you do that?!
TamaPtchi: I don't know! But I gotta go and find Lovely and the rest!
ADtchi: You're injured! If you move around the pain's only gonna get worse!
Mametchi: Don't worry!
ADtchi: *Looks behind him and sees the group* M-Mametchi? And L-Lovelin?
H-how did you find us?!
Mametchi: Well, we saw TamaPtchi being dragged away by a nearby river and decided to follow him.
TamaPtchi: Oh no…tell me you didn't see the pony thing…
ADtchi: So you admit it?
TamaPtchi: L-let's change the subject!
Mametchi: And look! We actually found treasure while we were there! *Pulls out loot while the rest do the same*
ADtchi: B-b…h..how…?
TamaPtchi: (Must have that…must have that…must have that…) *Attempts to steal some of the stash while standing still and moving his arm as slowly as possible*
Mametchi: Oh! How we do this? Simple! Just put it up against your body and you just absorb it! *Does so with one of the coins* Isn't that amazing?!
ADtchi: But…don't they smell?
*TamaPtchi continues to hover over the group*
Mametchi: Surprisingly not!
*Mametchi shifts his position to be holding the loot in a different location while being completely unaware of how TamaPtchi is trying to steal it. The sudden disruption causes TamaPtchi to face-plant and yelp while Mametchi is STILL unaware as he sniffs the coins*
Mametchi: I don't know why, but at least none of us have to worry about throwing up over just carrying stuff!…oh! I just remembered something—who's ready to eat?
Group in unison: ME!
Mametchi: *Giggles* Then I think it's about time we get going! *Starts running towards the cruise ship as the group follows* Oh, and how about we relax and take a bath while we're at it?
Kuchipatchi: Sign me up-datchi!
*The group continue to run towards the ship while laughing in the background*
ADtchi: *Trying to put away a random sea shell but is unable to* I don't get it! Why can't I do it when everyone else can?!
TamaPtchi: …greedy little pests…not even one coin…
ADtchi: Look who's talking.
TamaPtchi: Say that again and you're out of here, mister!
ADtchi: N-no! Please! I have 3 kids!…ok, not really but still…ok bye! *Runs off on the boat*
Much later…
*The group is in Mametchi's bathroom and in a bathtub*
Mametchi: Ah…just what we needed…
Kuchipatchi: …datchi…there is a place I hang out all the time for this so why here-datchi?
Mametchi: I just wanted you guys over for dinner! That and to let you see my little sister happy when she sees those gems!
*Bathroom door opens and Chamametchi enters while noticing everyone else*
Chamametchi: …um…what's going on here, big brother?
Hapihapitchi: *Pops out* Ah! Hapihapitchi really missed you-awo!
Chamametchi: I-I'm so happy you're back! *Hugs Hapihapitchi*
Hapihapitchi: Oof! You're…kinda…choking Hapihapitchi…awo…
Chamametchi: *Lets go* S-sorry!
Hapihapitchi: Hey, Hapihapitchi's got something for you-awo!
Chamametchi: REALLY?! What is it?!
Hapihapitchi: *Pulls out pink gemstones* Your big brother asked Hapihapitchi to give these to you-awo! We found them on the island-awo!
Chamametchi: *Takes them* Oh…oh my gosh…*Shrieks in joy and then runs up to Mametchi* YOU'RE THE BEST BROTHER EVER! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!
Mametchi: *Blushing* N-no problem…?
Lovelitchi: *Giggling uncontrollably* P-please stop! You're making me want to squeeze your face!
Mametchi: *Blushes even harder* W-w-why…?
*Lovelitchi then can't take it anymore and pounces on Mametchi starting a tickle fight while both laugh uncontrollably and shout at each other to stop*
Memetchi: *Shielding herself from the splashes until finally going completely underwater*
Kuchipatchi: I don't get it—you go underwater to avoid water-datchi?
Memetchi: (I'm not even going to bother explaining this one to him…)
At dinner…
Mamametchi: …so there really WAS treasure in those ruins?
Mametchi: Surprisingly, yes! And I also—
Chamametchi: And big brother also gave me some of the stuff he found there! Isn't that amazing?!
Mametchi: *Blushing* U-um…
Mamametchi: That's really sweet of you!
Lovelitchi: (Must…resist…)
Mamametchi: *Looks at Kuchipatchi* You're done with your food already?
Kuchipatchi: U-uh…oops-datchi…
Memetchi: This…happens…a lot…actually…
Mamametchi: Okay. Well, you should go and get a good nights sleep after dinner tonight, because the Tamax-TV crew is hosting another event for each of you tomorrow!
Mametchi: I thought you didn't trust them?
Mamametchi: You know them better than I do, so I'll listen to anything you say about them! In our case earlier today, you told me they were decent people, right?
Mametchi: Yeah, I think so…
Mamametchi: (I'm surprised considering the reputation of TV executives lately…oh please don't worry so much it's no big deal…)
*Mametchi's friends are shown leaving while saying goodbye before a brief montage of Mametchi getting ready for bed plays*
Mametchi: *In bed and cuddling with stuffed dinosaur*…and that's what happened today…good night…Rexy…
Next morning at Tamax-TV…
TamaPtchi: …yeah, Lovely. That reality TV show we held yesterday was supposed to be a test…
Lovelin: A test? For what?
TamaPtchi: Well…there's this book that goes over a prophecy released in the year 2113 despite it being 2009…do you have it?
Lovelin: *Pulls book that she was reading yesterday out* Y-yes…but why is that important?
TamaPtchi: *Takes book and opens it* You see, we went to the Pirate island to test your courage…because you're one of 2 chosen heroes to go and save this world…
Lovelin: That just sounds like bad fantasy novel cliches…I still don't buy it! I mean, I'll try and help if the world needs me to, but if you're some sort of god, wouldn't it be so much easier to fix the world's problems yourself rather than selecting some random individual who likely doesn't even have the capabilities, nor experience to do so?
TamaPtchi: I don't know but let's get back to the subject…however, the trip didn't go as expected, and you and the others ended up going alone…but that wasn't necessarily a bad thing—all of you were somehow able to get treasure from the ruins AND survive despite no supervision…not to mention have enough courage to continue…
ADtchi: And you got scared off by a pony?
TamaPtchi: …and I also got scared half to death by a po—what?! ADtchi! I'm in the middle of something! Go bug someone else! Anyway, what I mean to say is, I think you are more than ready to take on this task…
Lovelin: (It's real alright…crud…)
TamaPtchi: …and…I'm sure there's a reason they have only one or two special people do it rather than themselves.
Lovelin: But…but what if…what if I fail?
TamaPtchi: You're an amazing person, Lovely—more so than you realize—I know you can do it! But where to start exactly…*Reads book passage* "2 chosen heroes—one from Tamagotchi Town and the other from Melody Land—would be chosen to save the world from what should've been certain doom." Well…I suggest heading on over to Melody Land and trying to find the person that resembles this silhouette the most accurately. Chances are, that person is the secondary chosen one—I don't know what comes next after that, but I'm sure someone out there does. *Gives book back* Good luck…and, please be careful…Kizuna Heroes…
Outside…
Lovelin: I still don't understand…"Melody Land"? "Chosen ones"? "Kizuna Heroes"?!
Mametchi: I see what you mean…but if it said in there that the world is counting on you…then we gotta move fast.
Memetchi: Okay…I said I wanted more adventure yesterday but I wasn't expecting a place outside Tamagotchi Town…I'm really nervous…
Kuchipatchi: So am I-datchi…
Lovelitchi: No, please don't worry!
Group: Huh?
Lovelitchi: If you're feeling self-conscious, then stay here—I'll talk to my parents and fix this problem myself!
Mametchi: No, it's too dangerous to do this on your own!
Memetchi: Mametchi's right—remember what happened in the Kaizoku Ruins? If you go solo, then I…I'm afraid you not going to make it.
Lovelitchi: B-but it never said anything about you…you don't have to do this!
Mametchi: Maybe, but we're doing it because we need each other all the time—and it's the same with you!…look, like I said, it's too dangerous to leave town without friends by your side. If you're going, then so are we!
Lovelitchi: …okay…thank you…just please…promise that you'll come back alive…
Mametchi: Will do!
Memetchi: No doubt about it!
Kuchipatchi: Promise what-datchi?
Memetchi: *Sigh*…not getting yourself killed?
Kuchipatchi: Okay! That's a promise I intend to keep-datchi! *Makes dramatic pose*
Lovelitchi: (I'm worried about him the most…)
Mametchi: But I'm sure our parents will be worried about us if we're gone for such a long period of time…shouldn't we tell them what is going on?
Memetchi: Oh you've got to be kidding me…I forgot about that…!
Mametchi: I-it's no big deal! You only need to walk back home on the path you usually go down! So, starting from here, your home is essentially 10 miles away from here. 5,280 feet equal 1 mile, therefore, adding up to a total of 52,800 feet. Considering that you usually walk at a pace of around 30-40 feet a minute, it would generally take 2-3 hours to reach 1 mile. We multiply that by 10, and—yeah that's quite a big trip…not including having to walk back…
Memetchi: WHY DID YOU HAVE TO TELL ME THE STATISTICS?! Jeez…alright, I'll try to be back before it becomes dark, I guess! *Starts running*
Lovelitchi: …yeah let's go right away. *Runs*
Kuchipatchi: Too much exercise-datchi…*Dragging himself across the floor*
Mametchi: *Starts walking* (Man this town is huge when you do the math…) *Looks around at the scenery* (And constantly feeling tiny because of how ginormous everything is really doesn't help…)
Later…
Mametchi: *Panting* Fi…finally…made it…
Mamametchi: Mametchi? Is everything okay?
Mametchi: Yeah…just…the doorknob goes up so high…can't reach it…
Mamametchi: None of us are big enough to use doors or anything else properly; you are not alone.
Chamametchi: I'm so glad we know how to climb up things…
Hapihapitchi: So is Hapihapitchi-awo…
Mametchi: …but I'm here because I need to talk to you about something. You probably won't believe it, but it still needs to be addressed…
Mamametchi: I'm your mother, please don't worry about how you think I may react. Mametchi, you are a very honest boy, I'm not going to think less of you in any way.
Mametchi: …well…um…you see, one of my friends…um…may've been chosen by some external force to go on this huge adventure to save the world…and…uh…
Chamametchi: Wait, what's going on?
Hapihapitchi: Hapihapitchi doesn't know-awo…
Mametchi: …well, I was thinking that…um…that maybe me and my friends should just…well…join her…? So she doesn't get lonely…?
Mamametchi: That sounds crazy…
Mametchi: Yeah, I know…now, you can say no, but—
Mamametchi: No, that's very thoughtful of you—looking out for your friends! Listen, if you and your friends made it home safely the first time around yesterday, I trust that you'll be able to do it again.
Mametchi: But—
Mamametchi: As long as you and your buddies stick close, I don't mind.
Mametchi: But…what about yesterday…? How you were hesitant on the idea…?
Mamametchi: No, your father is right—I was only acting like that because I wanted to keep you safe—but I failed to realize that sometimes freedom is a necessary component for child development…and I want to make up for that mistake.
Mametchi: Y-you can come with us if you want! I never said you had to stay!
Mamametchi: I'm sure that I'll just get in the way…besides, me and your father still have to take care of your sister.
Hapihapitchi: He's leaving again-awo!
Chamametchi: Wait! Where are you going?
Hapihapitchi: Hapihapitchi needs to help out-awo! But please don't worry—she'll tell you everything that happened on the journey to you when she returns—just like before-awo! *Flies over to Mametchi*
Mametchi and Mamametchi: Huh?
Hapihapitchi: Can Hapihapitchi please join in-awo?
Mamametchi: Uh…*looks at Chamametchi*
Chamametchi: She'll be fine!
Mametchi: She's been with us before, she can do it!
Mamametchi: …well…if you have faith in her…then so do I.
Chamametchi: Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!
Mametchi: YES!
Hapihapitchi: Thank you-awo!
*The 2 briefly dance in joy while Chamametchi is looking a bit weirded out but not disapproving face*
Hours later…
Papamametchi: Son…even if things get tough…just know that your father is proud of you every moment of the way. I know you can do it!
Mamametchi: We're really going to miss you…but we understand why you're doing this and the stakes everything has.
Chamametchi: *Sobbing* Please…mind if you *Sniff* have this? *Gives Mametchi a crudely drawn image of his entire family*
Mametchi: …th…*Sniff*…thank you…*Takes picture and puts in away in hammerspace* I…I really…*Loses it and hugs his family tearfully before brief montage of his friends talking to their parents play*
Mememamatchi: I…I can't believe my little girl is already out by herself…*Sniff*
Memepapatchi: Neither can I…*Sniff* time flies so quickly these days…
Imotchi: Sorry if I come off as rude but…are you sure you're up to this?
Memetchi: Well considering I'm standing right here at the moment what do you think Imotchi?
Mememamatchi: C-calm down, please!
Imotchi: Oh…sorry…
Memetchi: I can't believe I'm saying this, but…I kinda already miss you guys…*Hugs parents very lightly*
Imotchi: D-do I have to hug my sister?
Mememamatchi: Well, it would be nice if you do…
Imotchi: O-okay…*Goes in for hug but switches to handshake at the last minute*
Memetchi: Yeah I prefer that method of greeting you guys, honestly…
Imotchi: So do I.
Mememamatchi: (Or that…)
Mamapatchi: I…I'm so proud of you son…hey, sorry if this sounds rude or anything, but…where did that tuft of hair come from?
Kuchipatchi: That's my dad-datchi! *Camera zooms out to show that Kuchipatchi is standing in a different location than the direction Mamapatchi is looking in*
Mamapatchi: Wha…? *Looks around confused* Oh…wh-whoops…I get you two mixed up all the time…
Papapatchi: It's a wig—I wear it because I hate the reality of being bald…
Mamapatchi: Oh…wait, what'd you say?
Papapatchi: N-nothing important!
Kuchipatchi: …wait, what were we doing again-datchi?
Mamapatchi: I'm sorry…I don't remember…
Papapatchi: Neither do I…
Kuchipatchi: *Suddenly remembers and hugs his family before then turning around and heading out the door* G…goodbye…I'll…*Sniff*…I'll miss you-datchi…! *Kuchipatchi then leaves while his parents are standing looking confused*
Lovepapalitchi: Are you sure you don't at least want some of dad's special meals while you're gone?
Lovelitchi: N-n-no, I-I'm fine, really! *Holds arm up to nonexistent nose out of disgust before immediately stopping herself*…s-sorry my nose was just itchy…
Lovemamalitchi: Lovelitchi…you don't have to do that if you don't want to…whatever this "chosen one" stuff is, it sounds like a lot of responsibility…are you sure you don't want one of us to take over instead?
Lovelitchi: D-don't worry…! I-I'm fine, really!
Lovemamalitchi: But…don't you have an idol career or something?
Lovelitchi: I-it's no big deal! I just…look, my friends are coming with me…I think we're more than capable of doing it together. But…but I…*Runs over and hugs family while sobbing*…I ALREADY MISS YOU…!
Mametchi: Well…see you later…I hope…
Hapihapitchi: Hapihapitchi and Mametchi will do their best-awo…
Mamametchi: Well…good luck.
Papamametchi: We'll be cheering you on from back here!
Mametchi: Th…thank you…*Slowly opening door without breaking eye contact*…I'll…I'll be back…eventually…*Turns around and notices that it's nighttime outside*…uh…I'll be going tomorrow…
Next morning…
*Brief montage of Mametchi's breakfast routine plays before he leaves the house and joins the others in their meeting spot*
Mametchi: …so…that type of figure is supposably in Melody Town, right?
Lovelitchi: The book says Melody Land but yeah, something like that. How far away is that place anyway?
Mametchi: I looked it up on the internet last night and it seems to be—*Gulp*…at least 300 miles away from Tamagotchi Town…
Memetchi: Ok that's it, I'm out! *Tries to leave but is stopped*
Manenetchi: It doesn't have to be on foot!
Memetchi: Huh?…wait…who the heck are you?
Manenetchi: I'm Lovelitchi's best friend, actually! Manenetchi! I'm here because I want Lovelitchi to be happy in any way possible.
Lovelitchi: (Oh, I sure hope she'll be fine out there…)
Manenetchi: Back on subject, we could maybe try going by train!
Mametchi: But…I don't know where the nearest train station is…oh and I just realized something—where's Kuchipatchi?
Kuchipatchi: *Slowly dragging himself across the floor* Finally…made it…datchi…
Memetchi: Where were you?
Kuchipatchi: *Panting* It was…night…when I left my house…so I had to…use…my hot tub…to stay warm…and I then overslept in there…datchi…I also almost drowned in there a million times-datchi. *Flashback shows Kuchipatchi sleeping with his head underwater and then snapping awake and coughing a few seconds later before repeating the process in the exact same way as before* By the way, what is that thing next to Lovelitchi-datchi?
Manenetchi: I'm Lovelitchi's best friend, Manenetchi!
Kuchipatchi: Wasn't Mametchi her best friend-datchi?
Lovelitchi: Both of them are! Now, anyone know where the nearest train station is?
Hapihapitchi: Hapihapitchi's scouted from above and seen one-awo! Just follow her-awo! *Flies away*
Mametchi: Come on guys! Follow Hapihapitchi! *Does so as everyone else does*