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The scorching sun, the wilds, the golden sand, and the warm breeze! Woohoo! I feel a new song coming on!

（solo）

Could the both of you quiet down?

Please. It's not often we get such a peaceful environment with no one chasing us. Can't we just have a nice, quiet rest?

But Alty, I can smell the sea from here. Are you sure we're safe?

Aya, could you not spoil the mood for once?

Nowhere in the world is truly safe, but we have to learn to let ourselves relax sometimes.

Maybe you're right.

So what's the next step? How are we going to broaden our path? We can't go back empty-handed.

At least that doctor gave us an answer this time.

Alty looks at the 'key' in her hand.

Really? That looks like something special. And she just gave it to you? What did you trade for it?

Knowledge.

And was that a fair trade?

I'm not sure. But I think that doctor wants us to put this knowledge to use.

Wouldn't she know?

We know a lot, she should just...

...If you think about it, the real trade was her using our curiosity to get us to act.

So, that means she didn't pay anything?

Hm...

Hm...

We've been cheated.

More like baited.

Directed?

Guided.

Is that doctor really so important?

No. I think she's trying to tell us that her actions have no impact at all.

What matters is what we think and what we do.

Then what about the key? Should we go?

Ugh, this sucks. Could we not go?

I'm thinking it's sort of like music... Our power should not be to force change onto others, we should just be singing our own songs.

Sing for them. If it sounds good—

Then they'll sing too.

（solo）

Hah, then we will give even more knowledge, and the key, over to the one who is ready.

And who will that be?

I don't know.

Maybe they haven't been born yet.

That would be great!

No it wouldn't, Dan. We... hm?

What is it, Alty?

The car's dead.

Didn't you prep it?

Yes, but we took that detour.

And I have to admit, it's really easy to lose your heading in the middle of the wilderness with no roads or signs.

So basically, we're lost?

I'm not sure that's how I'd put it. It's not so much that we're off course as it is we're carving a new path.

We're lost.

We're lost! That's a pretty good theme.

You know, Dan, I really wish I could learn some of your optimism. So what are we going to do?

It looks like there's a rainforest over that way. Let's check it out.

So, who's getting out to push?

We could take turns.

Alty.

What?

We've got a crowd here.

Yes, we do.

But I don't know what language they're speaking.

So should we just let them follow us?

Do you have a better idea?

We could kill them all?

You think you can get Frost and Dan to go along with that?

(Strumming and singing)

&*......%$ ....& (W-What is this sound? And why do I like it so much?!)

&%......% (I've never heard anything like it...)

Hey, how is everybody?!

Can you tell me what language you're speaking?!

Oh, but I guess even if you told me, I still wouldn't know.

......%&$ (Where did they come from?!)

Well, at least there are people here.

I just hope there's a place we can resupply.

Wishful thinking.

You're outsiders?

Huh? You speak Sargonian?

Yes, it looks like you're definitely outsiders.

What are you doing here?

Our car died, so we're looking for someone with the Arts to recharge it.

...Come with me.

See, Aya, that was more than just wishful thinking.

Fine. I guess the world is a magical place.

Hey hey hey! What's this?!

There's a village here in the middle of this primeval forest!

(Humming)

It's really amazing. You can see the influence of modern architecture on most of the buildings, but they still have that primitive beauty.

It's odd, but very special.

I am the leader of this tribe, Zumama. Most of my people can understand your language.

I can have some of our priests recharge your vehicle, but there are terms.

What terms?

I want to look inside your vehicle, at its structure.

...Is that all?

Yes.

Are you sure you won't break it?

I'm pretty sure.

Alty?

It's not like we have a choice.

So...?

Agreed.

Good. High Priest...

I'm here! ...Oh?

Hmmmmm....?

I know of you...

I know of you...

I never expected to see your kind here.

Oh, honestly, I was thinking the exact same thing.

But I'm more interested in your vehicle than you!

By all means.

I said it before and I'll say it again. The world is a magical place.

I have to say, I agree.

At the same time, Frost hooks her guitar up to the ceremonial speaker and improvises a solo.

Nice, Frost.

This village is inspiring me.

Awesome, Frost, you really switched up the melody this time.

Heat, repressed...

I'll call this song... 'D'!

Where's that sound coming from?

What is it?I can feel it energizing me!

It must be the outsiders who just came! Let's go see!

There are more of them, Alty...

That's not good.

These lives thirst for music! For energy! For...

What a voice!

Outsider, give us more music!

Alty... I know it's unexpected, but I think the atmosphere here is actually really good.

Why don't we get out the amps and play together?

I guess that would be fine.

Yeah, can't let Frost take all the glory!

I gotta get in on such a badass track!

Then let the locals feel the music of AUS!

It's just a few notes, but I'm too excited to sit still!

It might be like what the priests do, it's called 'music'?

I've never heard anything like it! Who are these people?!

I know, they must be 'Cuicayotl'!

'Cuicayotl'? What's that?

Oh, that's how you say 'one who sings' in their language.

But it's been a long time since they had a 'Cuicayotl' here, and you've won them over with your music.

And I must say, your music is vastly different from that of any other 'Cuicayotl' I've ever heard before!

But no matter. I find yours a lot more fun!

'Cuicayotl', give us another song!

I'll give you anything! Just one more song!

What do we do, Alty?

Let's stay here, Alty!

Well, I can't let you forget our goal...

But, fine. We've got time.

I never imagined there would be a Messenger here.

And I never thought AUS, from all the magazine covers, would show up here either.

Where's Zumama?

She's making the speaker system you asked for. So I'll be taking you.

How long are you going to stay?

Maybe a week, maybe a month, maybe a whole year.

This place is doing it for us. I think we can have some fun here, at least.

Then this is the right place for you to put on a show.

So cool!

It's... some kind of temple?

That's right. This is where all the tribes used to gather for the 'Mahuizzotia', but it hasn't been used since Gavial left.

'Mahuizzotia'?

Gavial? That name came up at Rhodes Island... No, it's probably just a common name.

You can perform here.

We're going to give the people the best music they've ever heard.

Yes, hahaha! Yes! We'll leave the mark of AUS right here!

Two months later...

AUS is unbelievable...

They actually did stay for two whole months.

If Gavial ever comes back, she's going to be blown away by the music we have way out here now.

The people fell in love with their rock and roll.

So what are they going to perform for us today?

...I wonder maybe if I'm their biggest fan.

AUS...

Huh?

The room is empty. All the toiletries and bedding are neat and tidy, with a piece of paper resting on the table in the center.

They're gone?

There's a note on the table. Let's see...

'We left. Don't miss us. I hope you enjoyed the music. Also, we left all our records here for you. Have fun. -AUS'

...Heh, they really are unbelievable.

I don't think I'll ever forget that Acahualla place.

(Humming) It was definitely unforgettable.

But the people there are really noisy, and wild.

Yeah? I love them!

Of course you do. I don't think you'd mind if we left you there.

I was definitely thinking about it.

Don't you think those people have a kind of natural, primal energy?

Out of all the countries and cities we've been to, I've never seen people like that.

I love 'em!

Well, you're right about that much.

They really get our music. They're the best audience we've ever had.

I think Frost likes them too.

But we can't just show up and flip a whole civilization upside-down. We should stick to singing.

Sing for them. If it sounds good—

Then they'll sing too.

Didn't we say that before?

Who knows? We might've said it a million times already.

Let's go. Continue on our journey.

If we sing to the world, will she listen?

A few of the bandmates joke around for a bit, until the car goes silent.

Alty looks at the key in her hand, 'Dr. Kal'tsit, can that Rhodes Island of yours give the world the answer it's looking for?'