Who Will Be the Next Miss Elzion?!

Shannon!

Oh, Ciel! You look so good today!

Shannon, Ciel... So close, as always.

Oh, Ciel! You look so good today!

Ciel, you know Shannon?

Oh, you don't know? I guess we are a pretty big family. As you can see, I'm the oldest sister. Ciel is the youngest!

Oh! Now that you mention it, there is a resemblance.

Oh, it's you! Meeting you here... it must be fate!

Ahaha! You are just the cutest thing I've ever seen!

Shannon, shush. You're always exaggerating.

Anyway, have you forgotten? It's nearly time for Miss Elzion!

Oh no, I completely forgot! Wow, time really flies.

Miss Elzion?

It's a beauty pageant to find a woman to represent Elzion. To put it simply, it's a contest to find the prettiest girl in all of Elzion!

Now that I've told you about it, I'll head out. See you!

So, Ciel, you need Shannon for something?

Oh, yeah, I do. Shannon, have you forgotten? It's nearly time for Miss Elzion!

Oh no, I completely forgot! Wow, time really flies.

Miss Elzion?

It's a beauty pageant to find a woman to represent Elzion. To put it simply, it's a contest to find the prettiest girl in all of Elzion!

Now that I've told you about it, I'll head out. See you!

The prettiest girl in Elzion...

Heehee. Aldo, you're getting interested?

It's not like that... Shannon, you'll be entering too?

Of course. But I had totally forgotten. I know. Since you're here, Aldo, why don't you join me?

Sure, could be fun. When's the contest?

It's on right now!

What?! Now?

Let's get going. The contest's in the Theta District!

W-Wait! Shannon!

This is the place? There's no one here.

Whoa, what's that?!

Yeah! We're fine-fine-fiiine!

That's a lot of jobs! Good luck!

I'm actually a bit nervous about performing in front of you, Aldo.

But I'll do my tippy-top best!

Smiiile!

What?

Heehee, you like what you see?

Wow, you look great, Shannon. You look like you've done this before. You're a real pro.

Thanks, Aldo.

I know! Why don't you give it a try?

M-Me?!

I'm sure you'd look great, Aldo!

Y-You really want me to do it? Erm... Like this?

That's amazing! I knew you could do it, Aldo!

It's a bit embarrassing...

Now I'm even more impressed that you're able to do this, Shannon.

Heehee, thanks. You were pretty good too though, Aldo.

Waaah! Waaah!

Hm? Are you alright? What's wrong?

I...I... WAAAH!

Oh no, what's wrong? An accident?

Well, this kid's started crying. We can't just leave her.

But if you help her, you won't make it to the second round in time.

Hmm...Shannon, you go on to the contest. I'll take care of this kid.

Heehee, I knew I could count on you, Aldo.

But I'll stay behind too.

Shannon...

Are you going to give up on the second round? You'll get disqualified from the contest...

The contest is important, but I can't leave a crying child alone.

...Okay. I'm sure we can do something.

Okay, okay, what's wrong? Why don't you tell us?

W-Well... W-Well... Waaah!

Have you been fighting with a friend?

No...it's not that! B-But...

This is a problem... Could you at least explain why you're crying?

Just leave it to me, Aldo.

It's okay, sweetie. I'm here for you. Just take your time.

*sob* *sob*

Seeing you so sad... I don't know why, but it's making me want to cry, too.

Don't cry.

I won't. You see, in times like this, I just laugh.

Laugh...?

Why don't you try?

Okay!

It worked! It's like the sad feelings just ran away!

Thanks sis! Thanks mister!

What a moving story! You were able to make that girl smile again!

However, the time for the second round has already passed! Regrettably, Entry Number No. 1, Shannon has...

Passed to the next round.

Huh?

Sorry, sis. I'm actually an actor!

Huh?!

E-Erm...

Oh, I see!

What's all this about?

In other words, our reaction to the girl was the second round.

Correct! If you could stop my tears, you passed! Mr. Drone! Please show them to the next event space!

Oh, my! That was unexpected! Even I was fooled!

But you really worried about her?

Even if she was never in trouble, I did enjoy seeing you be so kind, Aldo.

You were pretty amazing too, Shannon. You were so concerned, you even risked missing the second round.

Heehee, I guess we were both pretty great. Okay, onto the next round! Where is it going to be?

The third round will be on Route 99! Okay, let's move out!

And here we are! Last but not least, round three! Let's get to explaining the rules! Okay! Bring on the robot!

Robot?!

I get it, true beauty is about more than just looking pretty. Aldo, do you see what I'm going to have to do?

Ah! So basically, they want you to defeat the robot skillfully?

Exactly! So, are we ready to go?

Yeah! Bring it on, you robot meanie!

Woohoo! I'm already buzzing with excitement! This truly is a contest for the ages! There's never been one like it! And such beauty, it's only enhanced by the show of true strength! Oh forget impartiality, I want you to win now!

Really? Little old me?

Yes! Your smile is irresistible! I'm your fan from now until the day they scrap me!

Heehee, I'm honored to have such a cute fan!

So this is the end of the contest?

Yes! The results will be announced in Elzion Gamma District, in front of the Xeno Prisma!

Oh, Shannon, you won! Congratulations!

Thanks, Aldo. I'm so happy.

Wow, well done, Shannon! I'm so happy for you!

Heehee, It's all thanks to you, Aldo. You gave me the confidence to win.

What? Rehearsal?

Yes, well done!

You too. Every time the vocabulary gets bigger, huh?

Hmm, well I guess it works in principle.

But how about we don't use Route 99? It might be too dangerous for the spectators.

How about moving it to IDA academy to appeal to the student demographic? Do you think we can manage it?

What's all this about?

Heehee, sorry Aldo. The truth is I won't be in the Miss Elzion contest. This was just a rehearsal. The real thing will be a bit later.

What?! So Shannon, you're the face of Elzion?!

You really are good, Shannon. But then why are you doing the rehearsal?

I'm helping the organizers set up for the Miss Elzion contest. I'll be one of the judges too.

Ah, I see. So you're taking part as a judge, not a contestant.

I'm sorry, Aldo. I brought you along because I thought it would make rehearsals more fun.

It's been a bit confusing, but still lots of fun.

A message?

Wait a minute? Hold up a second!

Well, I...uh...

Hehe, don't worry, Aldo. I'll help you and give you some lessons until the real thing!

Give me a break...!