Pure Mel: Show Time!

Awaaaaa... Hawawawawa...!

Huh? Was that someone's voice?

I-I-I-I'm not...h-h-her...

You're the heroine from Elzi-Rider Show, right?

My daughter's so excited for today's show!

But aren't you here a bit early? Show's not starting for a while.

You're amazing! Fantastic! Wonderful!

Eeeeek... S-Sorry everyone... B-But I'm not her...

I don't know what's happening, but she looks to be in panic.

Melody!

Woah, this crowd is even bigger than I thought...

YOU'VE GOT THE WRONG GIRL!

You're all a bunch of dorks! Her costume's nothin' like the heroine from Elzi-Rider...

Those clothes are from Magical Girl Pure Melody!

Magical Girl Pure Melody?

Well, now that you mention it... She was Pure Melody the whole time!

Dag nammit... Does that mean today's Elzi-Rider Show was changed to the Pure Mel Show?

Ahhhhhh... Please wait! I-I am...

HEEEEY EVERYONE!

She's just a regular girl! The Elzi-Rider Show is going to start later! Be sure to arrive before the performance starts!

Oh! Is that right?

Sorry about that little lady. We didn't mean to bother you...

Hmph... What an annoying brat!

The crowd finally cleared up...

Oh! Aldo...

You attracted quite the crowd there. What was that all about?

Umm... Well...

There's a hero show scheduled today in the Gamma District. Judging from the costume, I'm guessing the people thought she was a performer...

So it was all just a mistake. Is her costume so similar to the show's?

N-N-No way! Pure Mel's design doesn't share a thread with those other shows' and is so much better!

Pure... Mel...?

Oops!

"Magical Girl Pure Melody." It's a legendary animation.

She's a courageous warrior for love, popular among both children and adults alike! Her nickname's "Pure Mel."

That all went over my head, but it sounds like you're wearing her costume. And your names are the same... That's a pretty big coincidence.

Oh, umm... About that...

You could say I'm umm...pretending to be her?

Pretending...

Eep! Don't get so serious...!

Anyway, sorry for getting you dragged into this! Have a ni...

Yes? I'm here... You're joking, right?! Okay... Yeah, I got it. I'll...figure something out.

What's wrong?

Somebody apparently screwed up the parts delivery that we needed for the villain's costume. The boss says that it got delivered to the Theta District...

Man oh man, I'd go over and fetch it, but I'm busy here with the preshow prep. What am I gonna do...

Um... Excuse me...!

It's umm... It's kind of my fault for walking around in this costume so...

I-I-I... I will...!

You okay, Melody?

Here goes...

Leave this to Pure Melody! My sweet smile will fix everything!

You can count on me to collect those parts!

R-Really?! You're a lifesaver! Thank you so much!

This is the list of the missing parts! Check to make sure they're all there. I've got to hurry and prepare the show...

Well then, Melody. On to Theta District...

Woah, what's up?!

I said too much... That man...he definitely thinks I'm crazy...

That's not true at all! You said you'd help, and he looked very thankful.

Aldo...

YOU'RE TOO SWEET! You're like a saint, you know!

Uh, you think?

But...I've got to pull myself together!

Let's go Aldo! Pure Melody's on the job!

What's with all these packages? Was there a mix up?

Could those be the parts for the show?

There's only one way to find out.

Aaaaahhhh...

...Why are you hiding over there?

T-T-Talking to a stranger like that... I-I-It's really hard for me... Wh-Wh-What am I to do? I'm wearing this silly cosplay and...

A-And some people don't like it!

It's POSSIBLE, but aren't people in the future pretty okay with this kind of thing?

That's true, but it's not like anyone walks around ALL THE TIME in cosplay!

......

Wait! Aldo... You are...you know... Cos...

There a problem?

I'll handle this!

Um... Excuse me...

Man, who am I gonna call about this?

Oh no... H-He didn't hear me...

Better run...

IT'S IMPOSSIBLE! I'm just the worst...

Okay, calm down. I'll go get the parts.

I'm sorry, Aldo...

...I got the packages.

Thank you so much...

If it bothers you so much to talk to people with that on, why not wear something else?

NO WAY! Then I'll never be able to speak!

Huh?

Oh... Umm... S-Sorry... I am...a little overwhelmed...

If I don't wear these clothes, it gets even harder for me... When I'm not Melody, I don't even step outside... I-It's an anxiety I've always had...

Anxiety?! You sure as heck didn't look that way when I met you at the IDA festival.

O-Oh that! That's because Cifer was there... I can speak no problem when she's around.

I'm always worried about what people think about me or if I'm doing something weird... But when I'm with Cifer, I'm having too much fun to worry.

I didn't realize that... So that means you feel more courageous when you become Pure Melody?

So you feel more courageous when you become Pure Melody?

Yup, you got it!

You see... Pure Melody is the heroine that I've always been looking for. She uses her magical powers to defeat the bad guys and help those in need.

Unlike the shy girl that I am... she's confident and cool... If I weren't acting like Melody, then I wouldn't even be able to say that I'll get the parts.

I see... So that outfit is the key to unlocking the best you.

That's right...

And yet I still couldn't get the parts...

M-Melody...

Uh...but... Are you sure we got all the part? Did you check the list?

Oh...

What?! This is weird. Some are missing...

What?! H-How can that be?!

Without those missing parts, the show can't go on...

Let's go look around, Aldo! They might've been split up and sent out to other places!

Yeah... You're right!

Oh, those parts? I don't know why they were delivered here.

It's pretty strange that they're being delivered all over the place...

A-Anyway, um... Th-Thank you!

Wait. I'm sure you're busy, but have you got a minute?

Huh? Uhh, what is it?

I've got a favor to ask...

Can I have a photo? Please?!

Gah!

Just a photo? Fine, so long as you're quick.

Not you, though. Why would you even think such a thing?

Huh? So you want a photo of her?

Yeah, that's right! You're...

You're Ms. Melody, aren't you?!

I've been a follower of yours for a while! Please...Please can I have your photo?!

He...follows you?

Umm, I'm off today... A-A photo might be a bit...

I-I don't like to take personal photos outside of events...

But... But...! Your photo events are always first-come-first-serve and things can get super competitive!

Umm... Melody. What exactly are you two talking about?

Um, well... I-I guess you could say I'm k-kinda famous in the cosplay community. I-I had a personal account where I'd post things from my life, and it just blew up all of a sudden.

"Cosplay community"? "Blew up"? I don't know what that all means, but it sounds like you're a celebrity. So that's why he wants to get a photo of you.

That's right!

Eeeek! Wh-Why are there so many camera creeps here?!

Heehee. Never underestimate the power of our information network.

Hey, look over here! Show us that spunky pose of yours!

Spunky pose?

Waaargh...! Umumumumum!

Huh? Is it just me, or is she acting kinda funny?

She normally does that awesome Pure Pure Bloom Star pose...

Ummm, well... That's only when I'm in "on" mode! When I'm "off," you can't just...

I can't take it anymore!

Huh?! Melody!

Urgh! That guy's blocking the view! I can't get a photo of her leaving!

Who is that guy anyway? He seems mighty close with Melody!

Hmm, you're right...

He's probably her manager!

Her manager?

Okay, phew! No need to be suspicious of him, then!

You lookin' for the undelivered parts? Then you're in luck.

I think they're with this 'un...

The robot? But it looks like it's broken.

It's a courier robot. It went up in smoke as soon as it got to me, then it just stopped. I reported the breakdown, but it's not like I could just open up the box it was carrying...

This is a real pickle.

Right...

So this was due to overheating? The circuit's burned right off. According to the serial number, it's a pretty old model. So if the radiator's cooled with water...

As I thought, the coolant's leaking! It should reboot if I do a few emergency repairs on the damaged area. We still have to work out what caused this, though.

First, I've got to plug up the leaking pipe. Then, if I can temporarily connect the circuit back in...

Hey, miss! You sure you should be messing with that?

Huh?

Ohhh... Ummm! I-It's my h-hobby... I-I like to dabble in robotics.

Really? I didn't take you for an expert on robots, Melody!

I-I'm no expert, okay?! Anyone could do this!

I dunno the first thing about 'em, but I'd be happy to help out if you think you can fix it. My work's ground to a halt as it is.

Really? Th-Then could you get me the things on this list? It would be a massive help!

Sure! Leave it to me!

Phew, emergency repairs complete! Now I'll just give you a reboot and take a little looky at that OS of yours.

A-ha! That's strange... The radiator control program's been completely overwritten. Even for an old model, this isn't right. Has it been cracked? Anyway, I'd better try and fix it.

You have a delivery! You have a delivery!

Woah! Unbelievable! It's completely back to normal!

It really was clattering about before...

But it looks like you fixed it! You're amazing, Melody!

Oh, teehee... It's been a while since anyone's complimented me like that.

I can't understand why it would malfunction like that... But anyway, we should open up the box.

Oh! It's that part! No idea how it got mixed up in here, but if you need it, go ahead and take it.

Thanks. Then, we'll hold on to this.

*huff* That was tough... I'm exhausted.

You okay there, Melody? You seem pretty tired considering all we've done is collect packages...

M-My heart was pounding in my chest that whole time! I really struggle being around people...

Oh... That explains it.

Anyway, now that we've got all the parts, let's deliver them to that staff member.

You got them all back! Thank you so much!

But he should be here by now...

What? You mean there's yet another problem now?

Yeah... I can't get hold of the cast member who wears the villain suit. His device cut off while he was heading toward the airport.

R-Really? Then...!

We'll find him! And we'll use Pure Melody magic to do so!

Pure Melody...magic?

Eeep! I-I got carried away... Waaah...

A-Anyway, we'll go look for him. We'll go check out the airport.

Let's go, Melody! Don't cry, it'll be all right!

*sigh* I'm so pathetic! Sorry, Aldo.

We've looked pretty much everywhere. Seems he's not here.

I know, but we don't have any leads...

Let's go back to Elzion. Maybe we just missed each other.

Maybe... But something's bothering me.

What's that then?

First, the villain suit parts got delivered to the wrong place. Then, the courier robot had a bizarre malfunction. And now, the actor playing the villain is missing.

You think they're all connected?

Yes. What if someone's trying to make sure the guy playing the villain doesn't make it to the show?

Melody, you're amazing. That really could be possible!

Oh? Y-You really think so?!

'Cause there was this Pure Melody episode where some mystery guy was manipulating things like that! There must be some deeper meaning! What a fun mystery! For such a thing to happen in the real world...

Gaaahhh!

Wh-What is it?!

I did it again. I'm taking over the conversation... I'm always doing this. Either I can't speak, or I'm rambling on about my interests.

Nah, there's a twinkle in your eye and you seem so animated. I don't mind at all.

You're a saint, Aldo, you really are...

Again with the saint thing?

Heheh. Thanks, Aldo.

Oh, that's right! He'd really help in a time like this!

He...?

Come on! Mel-mel!

Mel! You called?

Whoa! Who exactly is this...?

This is Mel-mel! The trusted companion of Pure Melody! A fairy from the land of magic who gave Pure Melody the power to transform! His full name is Caramel Mochi Flare Bison the 5th! But that's too long, so I just call him Mel-mel.

R-Right. That is indeed quite a long-winded name...

You know, the land of magic was destroyed when the villainous Horribros attacked, so Mel-mel is actually a ghost!

Huh, I wasn't expecting such a dark back story.

So... Why is Mel-mel here now?

I can search for signs of life! If you're looking for someone, I'm your guy!

That's the sum of it! Perfect for our current predicament, no?

Y-Yeah. He gave me quite the shock, but we could certainly use the help.

Allow me to look for him! I'll use my magic powers to search!

Vweee...*chak chak chak* Receiving signal... Receiving signal...

Located! The signal is coming from inside that container!

I knew you could do it, Mel-mel! Let's go examine that container, Aldo!

Okay... (Was that really magic? It looked mighty similar to what Riica does...)

Huh?! Oh no! Someone's been tied up!

*huff* You saved me! I thought I was done for!

What happened?

Well... A Synth Human came outta nowhere and attacked me!

Wha?! A Synth Human?!

But what would a Synth Human want with the villain in a hero show?

What if...they want to pretend to be the villain so they can infiltrate the show?

And then attack everyone?!

We can't let that happen! Let's go, Melody!

I can't...

Melody?

I can't forgive this, Aldo! The kids will be looking forward to the show! They really look up to the heroes! Anyone trying to steal away dream time will feel the wrath of Pure Melody!

Hey, Melody!

(Am I imagining things? I swear I've never seen her with that expression before.)

Anyway, better hurry to the Gamma District!

Elzi-Rider is here to save the day! It's my job to defend this city from the likes of scum like you!

Woah! Look at all these people! The show's already started!

Oh, it's you guys! Sorry about putting you through all that trouble.

Actually, they were in the waiting room, equipped with parts and ready to go. We were able to start on time after all.

You're wrong! The villain's a fake!

Huh?

Let's talk later! We've got to stop him before it's too late...

W-Wait! You can't go there!

Please, you have to listen! That villain is a real Synth...

Melody?!

You fiend... I won't allow you to get away with this! Eat my fists of justice! Elzion punch!

......

Wh-What?

Hehehe...

Muahahaha! That all you got?! Take my iron torture ax!

Aaaagh!

I am a proud Synth Human, here to exterminate every last human here! Fear me! Run for your lives you filthy animals!

Huh... Elzi-Rider was defeated?

This is part of the performance, right? But it's a real Synth Human?

That last attack... I think it really hit him! B-B-But...does that mean... it really wants to...kill us?!

Not on my watch!

Who the hell are you?!

You... That costume...

I AM THE LIGHT THAT SHINES FOR MILES, A HAPPY SOUND OF HOPE AND SMILES!

ZOOMING RIGHT TO YOUR HEART IN A MAGICAL KEY...

I AM THE ONE AND ONLY SPARKLE MELODY! I won't allow you to ruin a hero show or hurt these innocent children!

You monster of the Horribros! I'll cleanse this world of your wickedness! SPARKLING...PURITY!

What an incredible fight! You're so cool, Pure Mel!

Urgh! I-I...!

This is the magic of justice! Pure hearts can never lose to the power of evil!

Tsk! You're just a weird little girl playing make believe! Have you no shame?!

P-Playing make believe...?!

Huh?

N-No, this is cosplay! And...and... I'm not p-playing make believe!

Looks like Melody's going back to normal!

Did she say she was in cosplay just now?

What, she got so excited watching the show she thought she'd take part in it?

Come to think of it, this is a hero show. What's Pure Mel doing here?

Wasn't Pure Mel the first in the Pure series? That sure takes me back. Must've been a fair few years since that aired.

Gaaahhh... Eeek! Wh-Wh-Why is e-everyone l-looking at me?

Wh-Wh-What... What d-do you all... W-Want with me?!

Melody! You've got to defeat it, now!

I-I can't! Not in front of this crowd!

I-I wanna go home!

Hmph, so the one who caught me by surprise was just some stray girl.

Hahaha! Then I'll make an example out of you! I'll make your demise nice and slow!

Grr! I'm coming, Melody!

Huh?

Hold it right there!

What is it now?!

Everyone! Show her... Show Pure Melody your support!

Huh?! W-Wait!

She needs everyone's power to defeat the bad guy!

So everyone, shout out! Do your best, Pure Mel!

We're rooting for you! You can do it, Pure Mel! Defeat the bad guy!

That boy...!

Hmph! Don't be so confusing!

The plot is a little different than usual, but I'm loving it! Is it some kind of crossover?

You can do it, Pure Mel!

I've been watching you ever since the first gen Pure Mel! I'm rooting for you! You've got this! Pure Mel! Pure Mel!

Melody! Everyone's cheering for you! Can you stand up?!

......

Everyone's pure hearts are giving me strength!

Thanks everyone! I'm okay now!

All right! Mel-mel! Everyone! Let's do this!

Roger that, Mel!

Yeeeaaahhh!

Prepare yourself, Holobose! For the light of everyone's hearts!

Pure Mel! Magicaaaaaaaal Flash!

Waaargh!

Hurray! Pure Mel won!

Thank you for all of your support!

A Pure Heart Needs Everyone's Magic! Come back next week for more Pure Magical!

Hoooraaahhh!!!

Wow! A heroine of justice?

Sounds good to me!

Wow! A heroine of justice?

Sounds good to me!

Aaarrrghhh! I'm so embarrassed! I'm sooo embarrassed!

You were in the zone back there, Melody. It really suited you.

Oh, please! It feels so weird just thinking about it.

I don't do that outside of cosplay events! Aaahhh!

I know, but... The guy playing the hero's safe. And the show ended up being a huge success. They even thanked you for it, right?

Well, yeah, but... *sigh*

I'm really glad the city didn't come to any harm, though.

Because you kept the peace.

Heheh... You really think so?

It was quite a shock, though. You were talking so clearly all of a sudden, like you were somebody else. Even your face looked different. You were so cool. Was that you becoming Pure Melody?

Oh. Yeah...

You see, if I just flip the switch inside of me to "on"... In my heart, I become Pure Melody. When that happens, I'm not scared of anything, and I become so bold.

Huh, I see. So that's what you meant when you mentioned "on" and "off."

Usually, my switch isn't flipped on like that unless I'm posing at cosplay events.

Which means I can't just flip it on in the middle of town...

But today, if it meant I was able to save everyone, then I'm glad to have done it.

Melody...

But, but, but! It's not like I'm amazing. It's Pure Melody who's amazing! Yeah, that's it!

I don't think that's true... You really like Pure Melody, huh?

Of course I do! It's everything to me!

Hmm. You're piquing my interest, saying that.

Oh-hoh?

Is that so? I've piqued your interest, you say?

Err, what's with that scary look in your eyes?

Aldo, let's go to the theater. They're showing the latest all-star movie right now! We should watch it!

You're gonna get sooo addicted, I just know it! Come on, let's go!

O-Okay! Fine...

Woah!

I'm coming for you, Dark Lord Gokuakunin! I'll purify you with everyone's magic!

Pure Mel! Magicaaaaaaaaaaaal Flash!

*sigh* That was so much fun! Right, Aldo?!

Pure Mel sure was something else. But she must've had at least 20 companions...

Never mind about the companions! They don't usually fight together!

They're the main characters from all the other series. Pure Melody is just one of them!

And she had a good 30 creatures like Mel-mel. I could barely tell them apart.

Wha?! But they're all so different...

Anyway, I love those fairies! Which one should I make next?

Huh? Make?

You mean that Mel-mel creature you always take with you is actually...

Yes! He's a robot of my own creation. I wanted to make my costume more realistic, so I taught myself robotics.

'Cause if my costume isn't perfect, I can't truly feel like Pure Melody. I imitated the voice myself, recorded it, and synthesized it.

S-Synth sized it?

I don't really understand this kinda thing, but to do all that, you must be really passionate about this.

Passionate? Well, I guess so. You see, without it, I'm nothing...

Pure Melody can do anything, unlike myself... That's why I admire her so much. The closer I am to her, the braver I feel. It makes me feel like maybe I could be special too...

I guess I'm just a weirdo. I'm too old for this...

I don't see what your age should have to do with anything. You like what you like, and you're able to express that. I think that's a good thing. Besides...

As I said before, I like this more animated version of you.

*sigh* Aldo, how can you be so levelheaded when you're younger than me?

What? You're older than me?!

Gah! I've really put my foot in my mouth this time!

B-But I follow the first gen Pure Mel. You must be able to work out my age from that!

C'mon, there's no way I'd know about something like that!

Oh, right... I guess you wouldn't.

Then you're really missing out! I know...

Aldo! How about we watch all of them?

A-All of them? With all 20 characters?!

It'll be fine! Till now, there's only been 894 episodes and 17 movies.

The story gets more approachable from the 5th generation Pure Rose! She's got 33 legendary episodes.

But of course... The allure of the first generation is a real cut above the rest!

Umm, I-I...

Oh yeah! The theater's holding a revival screening for the first generation movie right now! Let's go!

The first gen movie's a masterpiece! The very height of composition, well-paced, and superb presentation! That's why...Pure Mel... Pure Mel is all about the Pure Heart!