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A Splendid... Transformation?

Aldo saves a girl who was being chased by a robot. The robot had gone crazy during a commercial shoot. One that Aldo is also going to join.

8 scenes, 388 lines

1. Scene 1

54 lines
Aldo

This video... It's completely different from anything you would usually see in Elzion.

There are all kinds of videos... It's impossible to get bored just looking at all of them.

???

Eeek! Someone, help!

Aldo

A scream?! From over there...

Some Guy

What's wrong? Hurry and get away from there!

Young Lady

I-I want to, but... I can't move my legs!

Aldo

Don't worry! I'll take care of this robot!

Yah!

Phew. That ought to do it.

Young Lady

Y-You're so strong! Thank you for the help.

Some Guy

Waah, thank you sooo much, darling! If you hadn't come, it would've been sooo bad! The robot we were filming with went berserk. It was terrible, darling!

Thanks to you, we can continue filming!

Aldo

Filming? And the way you speak is...

I'm having major deja vu here... Have we met somewhere before?

Director

Huh? What are you trying to say, darling? Sorry, but this is the first time we've met.

Buuut, my twin brother does the same work in Elzion, sooo... Maybe you're mixing me up with him?

Aldo

Is that right? The director we met with Suzette!

F-Filming?

Young Lady

Thank you sooo much! Let's continue... Ow!

Director

Huh? Is your leg hurt, dear? Let me see!

It's sooo swollen! You must've sprained it!

Young Lady

Ow ow ow.... Sorry, Director...

Director

It's not your fault, darling. But, we can't continue filming with your leg like this...

And we can't get a stand-in actress on such short notice, either...

Aldo

If only I'd gotten here sooner...

Director

Oh?

Aldo

Hm? What's wrong?

Director

Oh, oh, oh!

Aldo

Wh-What is it? Is there something on my face?

Director

You, darling! How would you like to be her stand-in for this commercial?

Aldo

N-No way!

N-No, you've got it all wrong! She's a girl, right?! There's no way I could be her stand-in...

Director

Nothing is impossible, darling! I saw it with my own eyes! The fabulous passion of a young girl hidden behind that stern stare!

Aldo

Something must be wrong with your eyes then! I can't do it!

Director

No, darling! Of course you can do it!

Aldo

If I say I can't do it, I can't do it!

Director

Of course you can, of course you can! You just have to believe me, darling!

Aldo

No, wait, but...

Director

You can do it!

Aldo

Urgh!

......

Your persistence has made me think I really can do it...

Director

I was so waiting for those words, darling!

This is the script we're using. You'll be fine, darling! I know you can do it!

Aldo

A-All right, fine! I'll try just this once!

Director

A fine response, darling! We need to reshoot from the first scene, sooo let's head to the church.

Everyone, have you heard?!

We must start preparations right away! You, darling! Take her to the hospital!

Youth

Understood!

Director

Soo, I'm going ahead to the set!

Young Lady

Um... Apologies about our director...

B-But, break a leg! I'll be cheering you on!

Aldo

Thanks. I'll do my best at being a stand-in for you!

Okay! We're supposed to be filming at the church, right? I'll head there right away!

2. Scene 2

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Director

You've come, darling! An actress who shows up on time is welcome in any crew. You'll be sooo popular, darling!

Have you already looked over the script?

Aldo

Yes, I read it on the way here.

But since it's a female role, I'm a little worried. I can't fake a woman's voice, you know!

Director

Don't worry, darling! We'll fix it in post! Just focus on your acting!

Aldo

U-Um, okay. Got it!

Director

Well then, practice makes perfect, darling! Let's begin filming!

Aldo

Here I go!

Director

In the first scene, you're running away from a robot!

Aaand... Action!

Aldo

E...eek...

Director

Cut, cut, cuuut!

What was that?! You've got to release that inner woman you're hiding, darling!

Aldo

A-All right! I'll try to be more feminine this time!

Director

Okay darlings, one more time! Take two... Aaaaction!

Aldo

(Like a woman... Like a woman!)

Ee... Eeek...

Director

No! Cut! You still haven't released your inner woman, darling.

Aldo

S-Sorry. Just give me one more shot!

Director

But of course, darling!

I know you can do it! I know you've like, got the same passion pent up as me, darling!

Okay darlings, once more! Take three... Aaaaction!

Aldo

(I won't fail again this time! The director believes in me!)

Ah... Oh no...

Director

CUT! CUT!

What's wrong, darling?! Your inner woman is better than that!

Aldo

D-Dammit! I can't act like I see the scene in my head... I can't get my body to move like a woman!

If I think about it rationally, there's no way a man could play a woman's part!

Director

Don't say such a thing, darling...

Aldo

Somebody, help me!

???

Your wish is my command!

Aldo

Huh?! That voice...

Feinne

I heard your plea, Aldo!

Aldo

Feinne?! And everyone else...

You've all come to help me?!

Riica

Of course! Leave it to me, Riica, the KMS all-purpose android.

Bringing out your womanly passion will be easy as pie!

Aldo

W-Wait, what?!

Helena

It's much to early to quit yet. We haven't tried everything yet, have we?

Aldo

Tried...everything?

Altena

That's right. We've got to try acting lessons!

Director

Indeed! It was wrong to ask you to perform without rehearsal, darling!

With a little acting lessons for female roles, your womanly passion will surely bloom, darling!

Aldo

Acting lessons... Do you really think we can do it?

Amy

I'm not sure why I have to be involved... But if I have to participate, I'll give it my all.

Aldo

All right, thank you everyone. Bring out my womanly passion!

Feinne

Leave it to us, Aldo!

Director

All you needed was some female encouragement, darling! I'll do everything I can to delay filming!

So take all the time you need for your lessons, darling!

Aldo

Thank you!

Director

I'll be waiting here for the return of a fabulous young lady!

Riica

Let's hurry, Aldo! We'll be practicing in the Elzion Gamma District! We don't have much time!

3. Scene 3

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Aldo

By the way... What exactly do acting lessons entail?

Altena

Um... There are a lot of different kinds of womanly passion, so...

Feinne

Yes... What method would best bring out Aldo's womanly form?

Helena

We don't have time to think. Let's each try something different to bring out Aldo's inner woman.

Aldo

My inner woman... Is something like that really inside me? I'm still a bit doubtful...

Riica

No need to worry! Womanly passion is not hindered by gender!

Aldo

O-Okay...if you say so.

Nothing will change if I keep doubting myself.

I'm placing my faith in you! Let's bring out my inner woman!

Amy

That's the spirit, Aldo. Let's begin the lessons!

Aldo

*huff* *huff*

Riica

What is it?

Amy

This isn't going well. But I still don't have the faintest idea what's wrong...

Aldo

Argh... I've gotten so much help from everyone, but I still can't awaken my inner woman! This is impossible... Maybe I'm not cut out for this?!

Riica

......

There is still a way. It's a little drastic, but... Follow me, Aldo! We will awaken your inner woman. I promise!

Here and there... So on and so forth...

Sebastia

Hm? You have need of my assistance?

Aldo

I didn't think we'd have to get Sebastia involved...

Sebastia

I see. His inner woman, huh? Hidden deep within his psyche... Well then...

Aldo

It's impossible, right? You're a machine specialist, so there's no way you could work with a human, right?

Sebastia

What do you mean? It will be no problem for me.

Aldo

I knew it...

Wait, what?!

Sebastia

While I do specialize in machines, lately my research has been focused on Synth Humans. On top of that, my research has progressed since Galliard. I've seen quite a bit of the inner workings of the brain.

See, Riica. Why don't you try that thing we put together before?

Riica

That thing...? Oh! Now that I think about it, it's perfect for the job!

Aldo

Wh-What are you talking about? What're you planning to do?

Riica

Please be patient! It'll be over in a blink of an eye!

Aldo

H-Hey, Riica...!

Riica

......

Aldo

No response?! This is scary! W-Wait! Get off of me! Just tell me what you're doing!

Riica

......

Aldo

Eek!

Stop, Riica! Oh... Whoaaa!

Sebastia

We're disturbing the peace around Gamma District. I should have had you do it.

Amy

H-How did it go, Riica?

Altena

His appearance hasn't changed at all, but...

Riica

Seeing is believing...

All right... Wake up! Aldo...

No, I mean Lady Aldo!

Aldo

......

Why hello, Miss Riica. You're skin looks fresh and fabulous today, tee hee!

Riica

Womanly Passion Index at 100%. The treatment was a success!

Aldo

Indeed! The commercial should go fantastic! Time to head back to Eeza to see the director, tee hee!

Helena

Is this what a master feels like when she sends off her apprentice?

Feinne

Fight on, my brother...

Scratch that, my sister!

4. Scene 4

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Young Lady

Director... This is too far!

We've already performed first-aid on my leg! If I just deal with the pain, I can still act!

Director

Darling, I couldn't have you do that... I will wait for as long as I can!

She will return... With a burning womanly passion!

Young Lady

Yes, but... If we delay filming any further...

???

Sorry to keep you waiting!

Director

What took you so long, darling? Have you awoken the young lady inside you?!

Aldo

Without a doubt! Now, I am without equal. Because... I'm a woman, tee hee!

Director

Oh, the passion! I can, like, feel the burning womanly passion within you!

Young Lady

Wh-What could have happened to him?

Director

Well then, let's begin filming! Put all of your womanly spirit into it, darling!

Aldo

Leave it to me! Allow me to charm you with my fabulous acting!

Director

All right! Aaaaaand... ACTION!

Aldo

Eeeek! Help me!

Director

Oh, this is ecstatic...

Good...! C-Cut! Fantastic! You are absolutely brimming with womanly passion!

Aldo

Of course it is, tee hee. My skills surpass any actress in this era!

Director

That's confidence, darling! Let's continue! On to the next scene!

Aldo

What kind of womanly emotions should I show you next?

Director

Next, you beat that robot black and blue, darling!

Show me your carnivorous passion without restraint!

Aldo

Leave it to me! I will defeat it with my daring cuteness!

5. Scene 5

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Aldo

Tee hee, goodbye. Even the most beautiful rose has its thorns, you know?

Director

Aaaand, cut! Okay! We've filmed something great here, darling!

Young Lady

A-Amazing! It's hard to imagine he's the same guy who saved me...

Aldo

Whoa?!

H-Huh? What am I doing here?

Director

That was brilliant acting, darling! I hope you're looking forward to the finished commercial!

Aldo

Huh...? Uh, yeah... Filming's already finished? But I don't remember starting...

I can't remember anything! All I remember is Riica trying to do something to me...

Director

Don't sweat the details, darling! This commercial is sure to be a big hit!

Aldo

Hm... I'm still not sure if I'm okay, but if it's finished I guess it's fine.

Oh, and director... It's a little late to be asking, but what is this commercial for?

Director

Tee hee. Wouldn't you like to know, darling? I suppose I'll tell you since you helped. As a special present...

I'll let you watch the finished version before anyone else!

Aldo

R-Really?!

Director

Of course, darling! Please go wait in front of Eeza's central display. I'll hurry and edit the footage we took!

6. Scene 6

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Aldo

So the commercial I acted in is going to be played here in Eeza... It doesn't feel real...

Director

Tee hee! So you've come, darling. Without further ado, I will play the finished commercial!

Aldo

O-Okay! I've got no clue what to expect...

Director

How was it, darling...?

Aldo

I see... It was a commercial for a cosmetic product, huh?

Director

According to our sponsors, the theme was "cosmetics for fighting women." Fabulous, right darling?

I do like the idea of transforming into a fighting woman by using cosmetics.

Aldo

But the person in the commercial... wasn't me, was it? That was just a normal woman...

Director

No, it was without a doubt you, darling!

Don't underestimate CG editing techniques, darling.

Aldo

See-Jee...? I have no idea what you're talking about...

But it looked exactly like a woman. It's like magic.

Director

Indeed, darling! Thank you again for helping with the filming!

Oh, and here's a sample of the cosmetics!

You got a cosmetic sample!

Director

I want you to use this to polish your womanly passion from here on out!

Aldo

Th-Thank you...

Director

That's all for me, darling! Next time we meet, I may have another offer for you!

Aldo

No more commercials, please...

But, what should I do with this cosmetic sample? I have no use for it, so I guess I should...

Oh, I've got it! I should give it to Feinne!

Hey, Feinne. I got this cosmetic sample here. Do you want to try it?

Feinne

Are you sure... Miss Aldo?

Aldo

Who you calling Miss?!

There's no reason for me to keep it. So I thought I would give it to you for all the help.

Or are you still a little young for cosmetics?

Feinne

Of course not! Amy is teaching me about them little by little!

Aldo

Oh, I had no idea...

So you're already old enough to be interested in that kind of stuff...

Feinne

Tee hee, that's right! I'll make good use of it! Thanks, Aldo!

Aldo

Oh, I've got it! I should give it to Amy!

Hey, Amy. I got this cosmetic sample here. Do you want to try it? You've helped out with so much, and I have no use for it so... Will you take it off my hands?

Amy

Huh...? A cosmetic product, for me?

Aldo

Y-Yeah... Is something wrong?

Amy

Hm...? No, I'll take it. ......

Aldo

What's wrong? You're acting a little strange.

Amy

Really? I should be pretty used to getting presents...

I was the pretty young girl at the shop. My father's friends and regular customers would give me presents...

But they would always give me training equipment, or weapons... Stuff like that.

I've never received a feminine present like this one. I'm a little happy... Perhaps.

Aldo

I see. I'm glad you're happy.

Amy

Yes, thank you. I'll make good use of it.

Aldo

Oh, I've got it! I should give it to Riica!

Riica, thanks for helping out with that commercial shoot the other day!

But... Did you do something to me at the end of the lesson?

Riica

That's a secret! The end justifies the means!

Aldo

There's some logic to that... I guess?

Oh, and I got this cosmetic sample for helping out. I want to give it to you.

Riica

I appreciate the sentiment, but do androids have any use for cosmetic products?

Aldo

Well, you're still a girl, Riica. If you're just putting on make up, it doesn't matter whether you're a human or an android.

Riica

I see! A girl must constantly improve herself!

But, is it safe for the skin of an alloy body to be moisturized?

Aldo

Um... I don't know about that. Won't know until you try, I guess.

Riica

I will give it a try immediately, then.

Ohh! This is...!

The brilliance of my surface area has increased by 25%! This is amazing, Aldo!

Aldo

So the result is good? I'm glad you're happy.

Oh, I've got it! I should give it to Helena!

Hey, Helena. I got this cosmetic sample here. Do you want to try it?

Helena

Cosmetics? Are you sure?

Aldo

Well, I don't have any use for it...

Hopefully a Synth Human can use it too...

Helena

I wonder? My face is made from living tissue, so I think it should be fine.

I hope he notices...

Aldo

Haha, I'm looking forward to what Galliard says!

Helena

Thank you. I will go show him now.

Aldo

He won't see anything with her visor still down... Or maybe she's embarrassed?

Oh, I've got it! I should give it to Altena!

Hey, Altena. I got this cosmetic sample here. Do you want to try it? You've helped out with so much, and I have no use for it so... Will you take it off my hands?

Altena

Huh...? Me? Are you sure?

Wouldn't Feinne, Amy, or Riica be happy to get a present from you?

Aldo

Well maybe, but... You're newer around here compared to them, so...

I figured I would take the chance to deepen our friendship. I'd be happy for you to take it.

Altena

Understood... If you put it like that, I won't refuse.

Hee hee... I wonder what Guildna will do when he hears I received a present from a boy.

Aldo

You think he'd mind that much? I didn't think Guildna was such a doting brother...

Altena

Who knows? He might go all battle mode on you!

Aldo

Y-You're scaring me...

Altena

Hee hee, I'm just joking! Thank you, I'll make good use of it.

Aldo

Hm... I can't decide. Maybe I should wait...

I'll give it to Cyrus!

Cyrus

Aldo...

If I am not mistaken, this kind of thing should be given to lady.

Aldo

Well... It says its a moisturizer for keeping your skin nice, so...

You've been on land a lot recently, right Cyrus? I thought you might be having problems with dry skin...

Cyrus

Indeed. I have not gotten enough moisture as of late, and my skin has completely dried up... Could this product work well on my frog skin? I will give it a try.

Aldo

Huh?!

Cyrus

This is...amazing! Its moisture has penetrated the very depths of my frog skin!

It has become so shiny and soft!

Hm? Is something amiss? You have a puzzled look on your face.

Aldo

N-No, it's just... (Ack! The womanly smell of cosmetics is wafting off of Cyrus now!)

Cyrus

Is that right? Good, so long there is no trouble.

However, I am amazed at the strangeness of these goods from the future!

Aldo

Ha...ha ha... Well, I'm glad you're happy.

Cyrus

Well now, Aldo. Try touching my supple frog skin!

Aldo

N-No! Don't come any closer!

Cyrus

Aldo! There's no need to hold back!

Aldo

No, I'm fine, I swear!

Your choice

Feinne

Amy

Riica

Helena

Altena

Cyrus

Who will you give the cosmetic sample to?

7. Scene 7

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Director

Oh! Darling... Thank you so much for your help with the shoot! Thanks to you, the commercial was a big hit! That product is flying off the shelves! Absolutely FLYING, darling!

So... I want to give you another sample of it, darling! No need to be shy!

You got a cosmetic sample!

Aldo

Now I've got more... What should I do with this sample?

Oh, I've got it! I should give it to Feinne!

Hey, Feinne. I got this cosmetic sample here. Do you want to try it?

Feinne

Are you sure... Miss Aldo?

Aldo

Who you calling Miss?!

There's no reason for me to keep it. So I thought I would give it to you for all the help.

Or are you still a little young for cosmetics?

Feinne

Of course not! Amy is teaching me about them little by little!

Aldo

Oh, I had no idea...

So you're already old enough to be interested in that kind of stuff...

Feinne

Tee hee, that's right! I'll make good use of it! Thanks, Aldo!

Aldo

Oh, I've got it! I should give it to Amy!

Hey, Amy. I got this cosmetic sample here. Do you want to try it? You've helped out with so much, and I have no use for it so... Will you take it off my hands?

Amy

Huh...? A cosmetic product, for me?

Aldo

Y-Yeah... Is something wrong?

Amy

Hm...? No, I'll take it. ......

Aldo

What's wrong? You're acting a little strange.

Amy

Really? I should be pretty used to getting presents...

I was the pretty young girl at the shop. My father's friends and regular customers would give me presents...

But they would always give me training equipment, or weapons... Stuff like that.

I've never received a feminine present like this one. I'm a little happy... Perhaps.

Aldo

I see. I'm glad you're happy.

Amy

Yes, thank you. I'll make good use of it.

Aldo

Oh, I've got it! I should give it to Riica!

Riica, thanks for helping out with that commercial shoot the other day!

But... Did you do something to me at the end of the lesson?

Riica

That's a secret! The end justifies the means!

Aldo

There's some logic to that... I guess?

Oh, and I got this cosmetic sample for helping out. I want to give it to you.

Riica

I appreciate the sentiment, but do androids have any use for cosmetic products?

Aldo

Well, you're still a girl, Riica. If you're just putting on make up, it doesn't matter whether you're a human or an android.

Riica

I see! A girl must constantly improve herself!

But, is it safe for the skin of an alloy body to be moisturized?

Aldo

Um... I don't know about that. Won't know until you try, I guess.

Riica

I will give it a try immediately, then.

Ohh! This is...!

The brilliance of my surface area has increased by 25%! This is amazing, Aldo!

Aldo

So the result is good? I'm glad you're happy.

Oh, I've got it! I should give it to Helena!

Hey, Helena. I got this cosmetic sample here. Do you want to try it?

Helena

Cosmetics? Are you sure?

Aldo

Well, I don't have any use for it...

Hopefully a Synth Human can use it too...

Helena

I wonder? My face is made from living tissue, so I think it should be fine.

I hope he notices...

Aldo

Haha, I'm looking forward to what Galliard says!

Helena

Thank you. I will go show him now.

Aldo

He won't see anything with her visor still down... Or maybe she's embarrassed?

Oh, I've got it! I should give it to Altena!

Hey, Altena. I got this cosmetic sample here. Do you want to try it? You've helped out with so much, and I have no use for it so... Will you take it off my hands?

Altena

Huh...? Me? Are you sure?

Wouldn't Feinne, Amy, or Riica be happy to get a present from you?

Aldo

Well maybe, but... You're newer around here compared to them, so...

I figured I would take the chance to deepen our friendship. I'd be happy for you to take it.

Altena

Understood... If you put it like that, I won't refuse.

Hee hee... I wonder what Guildna will do when he hears I received a present from a boy.

Aldo

You think he'd mind that much? I didn't think Guildna was such a doting brother...

Altena

Who knows? He might go all battle mode on you!

Aldo

Y-You're scaring me...

Altena

Hee hee, I'm just joking! Thank you, I'll make good use of it.

Aldo

I'll give it to Cyrus! I'm sure he needs something like this right about now!

Cyrus

Aldo...

If I am not mistaken, this kind of thing should be given to lady.

Aldo

Well... It says its a moisturizer for keeping your skin nice, so...

You've been on land a lot recently, right Cyrus? I thought you might be having problems with dry skin...

Cyrus

Indeed. I have not gotten enough moisture as of late, and my skin has completely dried up... Could this product work well on my frog skin? I will give it a try.

Aldo

Huh?!

Cyrus

This is...amazing! Its moisture has penetrated the very depths of my frog skin!

It has become so shiny and soft!

Hm? Is something amiss? You have a puzzled look on your face.

Aldo

N-No, it's just... (Ack! The womanly smell of cosmetics is wafting off of Cyrus now!)

Cyrus

Is that right? Good, so long there is no trouble.

However, I am amazed at the strangeness of these goods from the future!

Aldo

Ha...ha ha... Well, I'm glad you're happy.

Cyrus

Well now, Aldo. Try touching my supple frog skin!

Aldo

N-No! Don't come any closer!

Cyrus

Aldo! There's no need to hold back!

Aldo

No, I'm fine, I swear!

Director

Thanks to you, the commercial was a big hit! That product is flying off the shelves! Absolutely FLYING, darling!

Well, yeah, but...!

Sorry, darling! The cosmetic sample I gave you before was the last one! Again, thank you for acting in the commercial. I'll never forget your passion, darling!

Your choice

Feinne

Amy

Riica

Helena

Altena

Cyrus

Who will you give the cosmetic sample to?

8. Scene 8

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Director

Again, thank you for acting in the commercial. I'll never forget your passion, darling!