Part 20: Episode 20: Concert

Episode 20: Concert

Oh, hello everyone! Last time on Neptune we defeated Underling and saved the mascot. Now, on Neptune…

Video- “This is Really Happening”

Really Watch This, Or Maybe Don’t

Yes, we did. If you don’t mind, we’d really like to borrow it…
Okay, fine.
Huh? You didn’t even think about it.
Are you another phony?
One condition, though. Rescue my darling sister Vert from that graveyard as soon as you possibly can. Do you understand?
Yes, of course. That’s our plan.
You sure this is okay? Once your mascot is gone, Leanbox loses its protection.
It’s just temporary, right? I can defend this place just fine while you go and save my dearest Vert.
Besides, don’t put the cart before the horse. My top priority is always Vert. Always! I have a plaque to prove it.
A…plaque? Is that…really okay?
I think it’s fine. It makes her intentions pretty clear.
Green Disc: Since the Oracle has given permission, there is nothing to prevent me from joining you. It was my desire all along.
I cannot let those who would manipulate the power of the mascots run free.
I’m glad we’re on the same side.

I cannot believe you left me with these two and the promise of ice cream. That wasn’t cool, at all.
Oh, h-hi, Uni.



She has been clinging to my back like a frightened kitten.
H-Here I am…
Whatever, just so she’s here. Let me tell you a story that you’ll want to hear. Hang onto my every word.
While I was captured, this nation’s worship of ASIC increased exponentially. To fix it, we need to take major steps.
O-Okay, but how do I fit into this?
One such step is your steadfast support. I propose a concert larger than we’ve ever seen, with you headlining it!

Ooh, it’s that concert thingy! That was pretty fun!
H-Hey, I’m busy complaining here!



If this manages to sway people away from worshiping Arfoire, then the situation might just about resolve itself.
She can do it. 5pb. is a muse for all of justice!
Oh, you all came! I’m so glad.
Thank you very much for inviting us today, Miss Lyr-no, Miss 5pb.
Even unexpected girls showed up.
N-Not like I wanted to come to this stupid concert.
My first concert. I’m excited… Hehe. Aren’t you, Ram?
Heck yeah! We’ll get to brag about it all day to Mina when we go home.
You’re all CPU Candidates, right? I hope you’ll all enjoy my songs!
Good fortune, 5pb.
Thank you, I’ll do my very best. Whoops. I’m actually the first performer. I gotta go. See you later!
She sounded more excited than us, don’t you think?
I can’t believe she’s the same person.
She is particularly motivated today, compared even to her other concerts. Hmhmhmm. I can scarcely contain myself.

Miss Nepgear, are you friends with 5pb?
I-I guess so. I’m really not sure.



Audience: Whooo! 5pb. rules!
You’re so hot! I love your voice!
Sing! Sing! Sing! Sing! Sing!
Thank you so much! Before I begin, there’s one thing I want all of you to keep in mind.
I can only sing in front of you today because of Gamindustri’s CPUs, who protect this world we live in.
I know you all love me, so you won’t let Arfoire’s goons tell you not to listen to my songs, right!?
Audience: Whoo-hoo! CPUs kick ass!
Wow, with just a few words, she’s ignited everyone’s spirit.
Oh yeah! 5pb. is the coolest, ever!
I think this will be a huge success!
Good. All according to plan so far. Our main course is next and it will be so tasty, it’ll eliminate Arfoire!

Okay, I’m not really sure what that means though. Also, those guys who showed up after were really scary.



Jupiter!
Jupiter: Sup, dudes. We’re Jupiter! We’ll charm the pants off you ladies.
But before we steal your girlfriends, rest assured we’ll also steal the hearts of every guy in the audience!
Yeah dude, whatever. I don’t care. I’ll totally take a guy or girl’s love over nothing at all!
Audience: … … …
Get outta here, you has-beens! Who wants to hear a pack of aging guys sing creepy-ass love songs!?
Go home! Go home!
Aw, worshipping the CPUs means we have to support these narcissistic jerks? Thanks but no thanks, man.
Huh? Huuuuuuuuuuuuuh!? Oh no! Wh-What’ll we do now!? I didn’t expect that reaction…
Jupiter: Oooh yeah, I feel the boys’ love.
Teehee, they’re jealous of our beauty. I have to admit, when boys get jealous, it’s a lot uglier to see than girls.
That’s okay though, right? Both booing and swearing are just signs of affection. It’s the boy band way.
Don’t be so ignorant! P-Please step off the stage!
Audience: Boo! Boo!
How terrible! My perfect plan… Where did I go wrong!?
G-Goodness, d-don’t push me. What do we do now? They’re going to riot!
It’s the worst-case scenario…
Problem was obvious to anyone with brain. When only men are in the audience, no need for male idols.
This is dire. The hardcore idol fans will feel betrayed by this action and carry a permanent grudge. We must act.

Ugh, do we have to relive this?



Help you?
What is it?
This better not be wish-fulfillment nonsense.
Audience: Boo! Boo!
Uh…oh… I-I don’t k-know what to do…
Please leave it to us, 5pb.!
It’s…all the CPU Candidates?
Will this really work out? If any of you screw up and embarrass me, you’ll cry and beg for mercy!
Mwahaha. With my adorable charms, we’ll steal all their shares. Let’s do this, Rom!
I’m embarrassed, but I’ll try.
E-Everyone, please listen up!
Audience: Huh? Some chicks showed up.
I’ve never seen them before, but new female idols are fine by me!
You know, they’re all kinda cute. Yeah, I like their designs… Sexy loli is totally in this gear!

Well, I know it was really embarrassing, but Histoire said we can’t leave anything out.



Lastation’s CPU Candidate, Uni. Wh-What!? Don’t gawk at me like that.
Ram and Rom, from Lowee! Nice to meetcha!
Ummmm…
Audience: CPU Candidates? So…they’re like the actual CPUs’ little sisters!? I didn’t think CPUs could be so hot.
Aw, yeah! Such a perfect collection of archetypes. The girl-next-door, the tsundere, and the polar opposite twins!
I love the variety. Arfoire definitely doesn’t have this.
T-Today, we’re going to dance and sing! Everyone, please join in!

I mean I know why you guys were embarrassed but I was perfectly fine with my part.



Audience: …
…
…
W-Wait a minute, they’re silent now. Which one of you needs to go out and get their groove back!?
What happened? Don’t these dummies get how adorable we are?
Was I…no good?
Audience: Wooooooooooo-hooooooo! The CPUs are the best girls ever!
Nepgear is so gonna be my waifu!
It’s the era of loli goddesses! Arfoire is way obsolete now!
CPUs! CPUs! CPUs! CPUs!
Oh, goodness! We did it, Uni!
I don’t think I like this. I feel like they’re cheering for you more than me.
Don’t you dare forget about Lowee!
Please…
Thank you for today, everyone. We all appreciate your love and steadfast support!
Audience: Wooooo!

Yeah, but all those creepy guys… I just hope we don’t run into anyone else like that.



So you planned that almost game-breaking setback in the middle, too?
Jeez, I’ll never do anything that embarrassing again. Not ever.
Still, I’ve gained a few shares because of it. I think I’ll go back to Lastation now.
Maybe we’ll go home, too. I bet Mina will praise us and buy us a new game to play!
Hehehe.
Oh… Everyone’s going home?
You make it sound like the end of the world or something. We’ve got our own things to do. Anyway, ta-ta for now.
Bye-bye, Miss Nepgear.
No reason to say goodbye to her, Rom! Let’s just go.
They’re all gone…
We’ll meet them again soon enough. Please turn that frown upside-down.
Was this really enough, Chika? Because they all gained some shares, Leanbox’s shares plunged further.
I’d rather they have them instead of the criminal syndicate. We’ll catch up to our rivals once my dear Vert returns.
What’s your plan now?
We’ve gotten power from all the different mascot characters, right?
Basically. We should return to Planeptune and draw out the next step in our strategy.
Good. I expect much from you. I’ll repeat myself once more: Save my sister as soon as possible!
We will. All right, it’s time to go.

Oh yeah, after you guys left 5pb showed up and offered to help us.
Seriously? Like right after? Ugh, I have terrible timing. N-Not that I would have wanted to hang out with her anyway.



You were here?
Good…I didn’t miss you.
W-Well, your concert was inspiring. I got really jazzed up!
N-No, please…you’re a far better singer than we could ever be. Like, a million times better.
Not at all. When the audience was upset, I almost lost my confidence as 5pb. I felt really helpless and scared.
I don’t like that feeling at all. So, please take me with you!
You intend to abandon Leanbox?
That’s not it. I want to help people all across Gamindustri, not just those who live in Leanbox.
I’m not sure if my songs will strike a chord in their hearts, but if I can help even the tiniest bit…
With such a passionate speech, of course you’re welcome here! Right, everybody?
Of course. Please join us.
My, my. If we lose you, our nation will plunge back into chaos like the days from long ago.
I’m really sorry Cave, but…
Do not concern yourself any longer. It is a waste to trap your beautiful music in one nation. Good fortune.
Thank you.

Anyway, with that we had all the mascots we needed.



With her new friends willing to help the CPU rescue operation is just around the corner.
However, in the depths of her heart, Nepgear is still apprehensive…
Next time, Hyperdimension Neptunia mk2, Chapter 3: A Divine Hunger

Next Time on Hyperdimension Neptunia Mark 2: Divine Hunger. That doesn’t sound so good, I hope this all turns out okay!