The 8 o’Clock Circus — Episode 1 (Stage: 40003)Location: TV Screen???(???)…you enjoy today’s show?Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Oswald1"???(???)Laugh to your heart’s content at the end of a weary life, and maybe you could have a good eternity’s sleep!Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Oswald2"???(???)You never know, regular viewers of ours might get the chance to come on our stage in person!Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Oswald3"???(???)It would be so delightful to join me on this stage, wouldn’t it?!Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Oswald4"???(???)We’ll be back at the same time tomorrow to bring you even more laughter.Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Oswald5"???(???)Nail your heads, everyone, and have a bloomy splodey night~!Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Oswald6"Location: Deep in a Mountain TrailNoah(Corporate Drone)Sigh…Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Noah1"Emma(Corporate Drone)Still bothered by what your boss said?Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Emma1"Noah(Corporate Drone)How could I not be? I’m sick of nitpicks like that already…Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Noah2"Emma(Corporate Drone)Can’t help it. We did make an error…Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Emma2"Noah(Corporate Drone)Think about it, though. Of all the screens, it had to be the one in the farthest corner… And it happened in the darkest nook-cranny at the edge!Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Noah3"Noah(Corporate Drone)We can’t possibly check them all with just a measly pair of eyes…Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Noah4"Emma(Corporate Drone)And that’s why you asked me to go for a walk all the way out here?Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Emma3"Noah(Corporate Drone)Well, I needed to clear my thoughts. And you’re the only other smoker in our department.Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Noah5"Emma(Corporate Drone)Aaaand, we’re lost in the woods now?Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Emma4"Noah(Corporate Drone)…You didn’t have to point that out.Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Noah6"Emma(Corporate Drone)You can beat around the bush all you want, but you can’t hide anything from a friend of five years, no?Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Emma5"Emma(Corporate Drone)Let’s peep at this in a positive light. We’ll find a way if we keep walking. Besides, it’s been a while since we were in a nice, open area like this.Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Emma6"Noah(Corporate Drone)We’re surrounded by trees, though…Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Noah7"Emma(Corporate Drone)Now remind me again whose fault is it that we got lost?Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Emma7"Noah(Corporate Drone)…Yeah, sorry.Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Noah8"Noah(Corporate Drone)What the hell? I swear I was following the footpath right… And I don’t see anything like a trail anymore.Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Noah9"Emma(Corporate Drone)It’s nighttime. Maybe you got in the wrong direction ‘cause of the dark.Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Emma8"Noah(Corporate Drone)Oh, whatever! Regular maintenance is ending in an hour… We’re not gonna be back in time at this rate.Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Noah10"Emma(Corporate Drone)What’s the worst that could happen, getting fired?Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Emma9"Noah(Corporate Drone)Don’t say vicious stuff like that even as a joke! You won’t have to worry about money even if you catch the pink slip, Emma, but I’m not you.Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Noah11"Noah(Corporate Drone)You know what, nevermind… You saw how furious the chief got, yeah?Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Noah12"Noah(Corporate Drone)If they were that mad, then they might be preparing documents to fire me already. Or worse, my post could be long gone by the time I get back there…Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Noah13"Emma(Corporate Drone)You can always ask me for help, remember? I told you I can help you reach your dreams.Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Emma10"Emma(Corporate Drone)There are things you’re much better at than staring at boring screens all day. Something you have the talent for!Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Emma11"Noah(Corporate Drone)Yeah, yeah~ You’re moving me to tears, buddy o’ pal o’ mine, but I’m not interested in being a doll for the rich to play with~Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Noah14"Noah(Corporate Drone)And I scrapped my dreams ages ag— …Hey! What’s up, stopping like a car before a deer… That’s dangerous, man.Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Noah15"Emma(Corporate Drone)Hey Noah, doesn’t that thing over there… look like a tent?Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Emma12"Noah(Corporate Drone)What? …Huh, it really does. Did someone set up a camp or something?Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Noah16"Emma(Corporate Drone)There might be someone living in there. Let’s check it out.Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Emma13"Noah(Corporate Drone)I’m nervous… You sure you wanna go there?Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Noah17"Emma(Corporate Drone)Who knows? They might be kind enough to tell us a way outta here.Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Emma14"Location: Entrance to a Big TopEmma(Corporate Drone)…Whoa, this place is huge. It’s a bit dilapidated, but… It’s much more fascinating close up?Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Emma15"Noah(Corporate Drone)I think I saw something like this in a book… What did they call it… A circ—Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Noah18"Oswald(Ringmaster)Oh my, could you be our new guests? The show just ended, though.Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Oswald7"Noah(Corporate Drone)…GAH!! What the… Who the hell are you!Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Noah19"Emma(Corporate Drone)Oh, are you the owner of this place? We apologize… We dropped by to see if there’d be someone here to give us directions.Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Emma16"Oswald(Ringmaster)Oh, that sure sounds like a troubly-trouble… There’s no need to be sorry, no.Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Oswald8"Oswald(Ringmaster)This is the 8 o’Clock Circus, giving smiles to the smelly City dwellers!Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Oswald9"Oswald(Ringmaster)Let’s skip introductions. My name doesn’t matter too much, does it?Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Oswald10"Oswald(Ringmaster)We’re long past the archaic era of introducing each other with names and everything~Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Oswald11"Oswald(Ringmaster)Shall we sniff each other’s wrists instead?Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Oswald12"Noah(Corporate Drone)No thanks…Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Noah20"Noah(Corporate Drone)Emma, this place is weirding me out. Let’s just skidaddle now…Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Noah21"Oswald(Ringmaster)Oh dearie me! Was I too scary for you!?Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Oswald13"Oswald(Ringmaster)Hold your worries! I’m but a clown who wishes to rub lemons on everyone’s tongue!Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Oswald14"Oswald(Ringmaster)And that one over there… seems curious about our circus!Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Oswald15"Emma(Corporate Drone)Wow… Check this out, Noah. It’s dark, but I see lots of neat things here.Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Emma17"Emma(Corporate Drone)Giant balls, different kinds of instruments… There’s a lion and an elephant, too! And also…Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Emma18"Noah(Corporate Drone)…It’s real. I’ve never seen an actual circus before.Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Noah22"Noah(Corporate Drone)The book said circuses like this passed into history long ago…Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Noah23"Oswald(Ringmaster)Care to learn more about us? If you want, I can give you a nice special! A once-in-a-lifetime field trip.Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Oswald16"Oswald(Ringmaster)I’ve been feeling so stale, too!Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Oswald17"Noah(Corporate Drone)…He keeps talking nonsense.Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Noah24"Emma(Corporate Drone)Noah… It’s too dark to find a path, so we might as well…Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Emma19"Noah(Corporate Drone)Sigh… Whatever. I’m doomed to get fired anyway, so you take care of my future.Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Noah25"Emma(Corporate Drone)Haha, you’re such a joker.Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Emma20"Oswald(Ringmaster)What a lovely friendship to behold! Come on in, then.Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Oswald18"Oswald(Ringmaster)Oh, and watch your feet now~ Hungry flowers might bite you!Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Oswald19"Noah(Corporate Drone)Flowers can bite…?Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Noah26"Location: Inside the Circus TentOswald(Ringmaster)This fella is Mr. Lion. He’s the strongest pal here!Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Oswald20"Oswald(Ringmaster)He may seem cold and sharp, but on the inside, he’s actually soft and warm like a fur coat. He’s not a bad lion!Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Oswald21"Oswald(Ringmaster)People have left a good amount of 5-star reviews about Mr. Lion’s belly, you see~?Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Oswald22"Noah(Corporate Drone)Hmm… This lion’s teeth are oddly round and blunt.Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Noah27"Emma(Corporate Drone)What are you on about, Noah? They’re so sharp, it could hurt you if you touched it… Are you too tired right now?Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Emma21"Noah(Corporate Drone)…Maybe I mistook them for something else in the dark. I don’t really… wanna get into its belly, though…Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Noah28"Oswald(Ringmaster)And this is Mr. Elephant! He makes the loudest noise in the circus.Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Oswald23"Oswald(Ringmaster)For realsies… He loves to sing so much all the time, we had to give him a candy to keep him quiet!Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Oswald24"Oswald(Ringmaster)I don’t want anyone reporting us for noise pollution!Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Oswald25"Noah(Corporate Drone)This is in the middle of nowhere, I don’t think there’s anyone who—Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Noah29"Oswald(Ringmaster)Don’t be a silly moose! Mrs. Ant would be sad to hear that. We have a massive ant nest beneath us.Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Oswald26"Oswald(Ringmaster)And we also have Ms. Mermaid, Ms. Hexagonal Cone Hat, Mr. Knife, and many, many others!Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Oswald27"Oswald(Ringmaster)Ms. Mermaid joined us because she was sooo scared of the sea. She’s very glad to be on land now!Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Oswald28"Noah(Corporate Drone)That’s strange, I thought mermaids are usually supposed to live in the oceans or underwater…Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Noah30"Oswald(Ringmaster)Harumph, this is why I don’t deal with people who have cold rice for brains!Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Oswald29"Oswald(Ringmaster)We’re talking about basic knowledge here. The uppitymost very basics. Don’t you know that living in the sea makes you fish food?Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Oswald30"Noah(Corporate Drone)I mean, mermaids are fish too…Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Noah31"Oswald(Ringmaster)Bonkers!!!Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Oswald31"Oswald(Ringmaster)Fish eat fish all the time!!!Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Oswald32"Oswald(Ringmaster)…Phew, getting so worked up is out of character for me! Where was I?Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Oswald33"Noah(Corporate Drone)…Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Noah32"Emma(Corporate Drone)Wow, Mister Lemon Clown, these are the coolest circus crew I’ve ever seen!Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Emma22"Emma(Corporate Drone)They’re… special. I feel like something about them speaks to my heart.Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Emma23"Noah(Corporate Drone)Don’t tell me you actually like this screwy tent. I’m not taking that crap.Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Noah33"Emma(Corporate Drone)Don’t be so sour, Noah. It’s such a wonderful place, can’t you see?Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Emma24"Emma(Corporate Drone)And they can make people smile through tough times like this. A circus… I wanna see it, too.Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Emma25"Noah(Corporate Drone)Forget it. This is just insane… You can stay here if you want, I’m leaving.Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Noah34"Emma(Corporate Drone)But this is a rare chance…Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Emma26"Oswald(Ringmaster)Ah, you want to join us?Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Oswald34"Emma(Corporate Drone)Pardon? Um… No, actually… I just wanted to watch your show.Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Emma27"Oswald(Ringmaster)Aw, that’s a big shame… Everyone couldn’t understand my words and actions and left me, one by one.Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Oswald35"Oswald(Ringmaster)My secret pals were the only ones who stayed with me ‘til the end!Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Oswald36"Oswald(Ringmaster)The mermaid who snacks on jelly beans inside seashells… The hamster who’s so tall, he can drink clouds off the sky…Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Oswald37"Emma(Corporate Drone)Oh dear…Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Emma28"Oswald(Ringmaster)My earnest efforts to bring merry smiles to people were adored by Ms. Sun, who then whispered to me that she will make my wish come true.Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Oswald38"Oswald(Ringmaster)It was the outrageous, head-blowing wish to frolic with my secret pals!Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Oswald39"Oswald(Ringmaster)So I am now living the dream of my life, joyfully performing at the circus with my friends every night.Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Oswald40"Noah(Corporate Drone)Joy… Dreams…Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Noah35"Oswald(Ringmaster)It’s rather obvious that you’d be attracted to us! I do understand your feeling, oh I do.Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Oswald41"Noah(Corporate Drone)Can I really be happy… if I joined your circus?Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Noah36"Oswald(Ringmaster)You don’t say! Every moment of your life will be filled to the brim with the thrilling taste of pepper!Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Oswald42"Noah(Corporate Drone)I’m gonna be fired from J Corp. for my mistake anyway… I don’t wanna go back to the Backstreets, either…Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Noah37-01"Noah(Corporate Drone)Even if I got to keep my job, I don’t want to set foot in that living hell again.Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Noah38-01"Noah(Corporate Drone)I… I just wanted to watch the world and the skies from a higher place.Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Noah39-01"Noah(Corporate Drone)I know that my dream was an empty one… I knew there was no way I could achieve it as long as I was at the bottom.Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Noah40-01"Noah(Corporate Drone)And when I finally scratched and clawed my way up… I just stare at boring screens until I get fired.Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Noah41-01"Emma(Corporate Drone)Noah… If there’s anything I can help you with…Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Emma29"Noah(Corporate Drone)What? Hahaha… You’re still making a mockery of me…Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Noah42"Noah(Corporate Drone)It’s always money, money, money. You say you can solve my problems with money; do you think everything will work out by simply throwing money?Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Noah43"Noah(Corporate Drone)Why did you even follow me into that shitty department in the first place? You could live fine without it.Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Noah44"Noah(Corporate Drone)No, you know what, just… Just forget it all.Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Noah45"Noah(Corporate Drone)Hey, the clown over there. I wanna be a part of your crew.Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Noah46"Emma(Corporate Drone)…Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Emma30"Oswald(Ringmaster)Oh, yikes and a half… The mood doesn’t seem so bright here!Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Oswald43"Oswald(Ringmaster)You can’t join us if you’re hanging out with those meanie tears, y’know?Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Oswald44"Oswald(Ringmaster)Aha! I’ll help you say goodbye to those mean friends flowing down your cheek. We’ll be friends with each other when you open your eyes!Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Oswald45"Oswald(Ringmaster)Now then, let’s…Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Oswald46"Oswald(Ringmaster)…Ah, so you’re finally awake! You were asleep for so long, I was almost starting to worry if I’d have to place a well-cooked drumstick on your nose!Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Oswald47"Noah(Circus Trouper)The world’s… My eyes… There’s too many worlds. What the hell. It’s making my head spin…Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Noah47"Oswald(Ringmaster)No worries. You’ll get used to it soon enough!Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Oswald48"Oswald(Ringmaster)A present for an observant and curious friend, who wanted to witness the variety of the world from a higher place!Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Oswald49"Oswald(Ringmaster)I gave you eyes that can glance at everything, from ants on the floor to spiders on the ceiling. Consider this a welcoming gift from us!Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Oswald50"Noah(Circus Trouper)Wha… What does that even… Emma… Where’s Emma!Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Noah48"Emma(Circus Trouper)It’s okay, Noah. Although I can’t see where you are, I’ve been next to you the whole time.Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Emma31"Emma(Circus Trouper)I could finally help you as who I am, not in the form of material wealth!Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Emma32"Emma(Circus Trouper)You were right. I lived a sheltered life, so I don’t know much.Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Emma33"Emma(Circus Trouper)The scenery I saw would simply pass by.Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Emma34"Emma(Circus Trouper)I’ll lift you up. You’ll be able to see more things from the new heights.Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Emma35"Oswald(Ringmaster)I’m glad that you seem to like our gifts!Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Oswald51"Oswald(Ringmaster)I have one favor to ask of you two, however.Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Oswald52"Noah(Circus Trouper)What’s that?Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Noah49"Oswald(Ringmaster)Actually… Bad guys came into our circus tent some time ago and swallowed my friends whole!Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Oswald53"Oswald(Ringmaster)Poor Ms. Hippo and Mr. Ball… I was so saddened that day, my frown was as long as three sausages…Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Oswald54"Oswald(Ringmaster)And my big and magnificent palace was ruined thanks to them.Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Oswald55"Emma(Circus Trouper)That’s awful. Who were the culprits?Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Emma36"Oswald(Ringmaster)It doesn’t matter who they were. All I know… is that they later went to a place called the Library!Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Oswald56"Oswald(Ringmaster)Our splendid circus had never failed once, but for some reason, we couldn’t move their hearts…Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Oswald57"Oswald(Ringmaster)I want to know! WHHHHY!!!Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Oswald58"Oswald(Ringmaster)…Oh no no no, whew! I’m wondering how they didn’t pop their flowers despite my cute tricks and acts.Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Oswald59"Oswald(Ringmaster)If we can read their books… Then I could hold a circus that’s so entertaining, even people like them will shake their salts, don’t you think?Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Oswald60"Noah(Circus Trouper)…It feels uncertain, but if the way is written in their books, we’ll be able to hold an even grander circus.Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Noah50"Emma(Circus Trouper)Is it really okay to enter that place, though…Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Emma37"Oswald(Ringmaster)Oh, how compassionate of you! I knew I could count on you two. Sniffle, sniffle…Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Oswald61"Oswald(Ringmaster)If you manage to return, we should throw a party to celebrate it!Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Oswald62"Oswald(Ringmaster)We’ll feast on otherworldly delicacies like the sea cocktail garnished with a piece of a cloud, and lion’s mane chili fries!Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Oswald63"Noah(Circus Trouper)Sounds promising. What do you say, Emma… Shall we go?Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Noah51"Emma(Circus Trouper)If that’s what you want.Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Emma38"Oswald(Ringmaster)…Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Oswald64"Oswald(Ringmaster)Phew, now I have a lot to prepare!Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Oswald65"Oswald(Ringmaster)First off, for the duo… I should prepare a hefty feast that’ll make their teeth groan!Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Oswald66"Oswald(Ringmaster)I need to recruit more members for my circus… Practice with Ms. Mermaid’s scale mane, and then…Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Oswald67"Oswald(Ringmaster)Oh my! Who is this rude intruder!?Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Oswald68"Philip(Ex-Dawn Fixer)…Where am I…?Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Philip1-01"Philip(Ex-Dawn Fixer)I was… fighting inside the Library…Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Philip2"Oswald(Ringmaster)…Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Oswald69"Oswald(Ringmaster)…Hahaha! Are you perhaps a new clown? Or are you simply here to watch our show?Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Oswald70"Philip(Ex-Dawn Fixer)No, I…Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Philip3-03"Oswald(Ringmaster)It’s good either way! Holding a teensy little performance for our jesting visitor should be as easy as chewing cold pie-flavored gum.Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Oswald71"Oswald(Ringmaster)This is… the 8 o’Clock Circus!Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Oswald72"Oswald(Ringmaster)We bring the bestest of the smells to City people who have lost their flower stalks.Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Oswald73"Philip(Ex-Dawn Fixer)What…? The 8 o’Clock… Circus?Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Philip4"Location: Inside the LibraryRoland(Servant)Hunh, I was wondering where Philip got sent with Oscar’s device… And he had to be dropped there of all places…Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Roland1"Roland(Servant)I’m curious about what that nutjob of a clown is up to next. The Invitation cuts things off at odd timings, it could’ve shown us just a bit more…Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Roland2"Angela(Library Director)He’s not today’s guest, so it doesn’t matter much, does it? And the Invitation simply shows us what we need to see, so don’t complain about it.Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Angela1"Roland(Servant)…Fair enough.Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Roland3"Roland(Servant)Putting that aside, a tall guy and a guy with four eyes, literally… Both look fancy, but neither seems normal.Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Roland4"Angela(Library Director)One who needs help from another person to stand high… I’m not sure I understand.Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Angela2"Roland(Servant)Well, you don’t have much choice unless you’re born to a rich family, you know?Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Roland5"Roland(Servant)Being a gifted child won’t matter if you don’t have the money to support that gift.Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Roland6"Angela(Library Director)Are you trying to say that hard work alone cannot earn recognition?Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Angela3"Roland(Servant)That’s usually the case for people who aren’t blessed with pure fortune.Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Roland7"Angela(Library Director)If what you said is correct, having more money would lead to happiness. But the man we saw was angry about the idea, rather than being happy. Why is that?Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Angela4"Roland(Servant)It differs from person to person. Could be his last bit of pride, could be the fear of earning the reputation of a greedy man who only makes friends for their wealth… On top of that, it kind of hurts, too.Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Roland8"Roland(Servant)As delightful as it is to have someone who can gladly give you money to help… It can make you feel upset and slighted at the same time.Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Roland9"Angela(Library Director)Upset about what?Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Angela5"Roland(Servant)About how you had to give up everything you dreamed for because you weren’t wealthy enough, and your friend is readily able to give away the money you needed like it’s chump change to them.Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Roland10"Roland(Servant)And you’re basically dragging that rich friend into your messy life by getting financial help from them, wouldn’t that be morally distressing?Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Roland11"Angela(Library Director)Maybe the friend simply wanted to help, but didn’t know the best way to go about it.Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Angela6"Roland(Servant)Whatever the case. It’s about how the receiver takes it, regardless of the intention.Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Roland12"Angela(Library Director)…I see.Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Angela7"Roland(Servant)Going back to our guests who willingly joined the freak show… I guess they were that desperate to achieve their dreams, huh?Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Roland13"Roland(Servant)This world surely is big enough to fit in all kinds of weird freaks… I can understand wanting to have a refuge from reality somewhat.Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Roland14"Roland(Servant)Even then, thinking about what kind of hideous body might be hiding under that beautiful clothing… Geh, it’s making me retch.Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Roland15"Angela(Library Director)Curb your unnecessary curiosity. You should focus on the reception for now.Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Angela8"Location: Outside the LibraryEmma(Circus Trouper)Am I on the right track? Are we still far from the Library…Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Emma39"Noah(Circus Trouper)No, it’s right ahead of us. Take slow steps just in case.Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Noah52"Noah(Circus Trouper)For a place that’s supposedly full of monsters… It’s actually rather quiet and clean.Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Noah53"Emma(Circus Trouper)I think this place is big and fancy… though not as much as our circus. My head isn’t bumping on any ceilings.Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Emma40"Angela(Library Director)Greetings, dear guests.Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Angela9"Angela(Library Director)I am Angela, the director and librarian of my role’s namesake.Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Angela10"Emma(Circus Trouper)Hello!!! Can you hear my voice~!!!Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Emma41"Angela(Library Director)…Yes, I can hear you loud and clear. There is no need to shout at the top of your lungs.Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Angela11"Noah(Circus Trouper)She’s right below us, buddy o’ pal. And think of me who has to hear your voice up close.Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Noah54"Emma(Circus Trouper)Heh heh, sorry. I thought people down under wouldn’t hear me well since I’m so tall.Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Emma42"Emma(Circus Trouper)Angela! If we manage to get all the books we need… I’ll invite you to our next performance!Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Emma43"Noah(Circus Trouper)I’m sure those books contain the secret to making more people happy…Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Noah55"Noah(Circus Trouper)With that, we’ll be able to turn your cold stare into a hearty smile.Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Noah56"Emma(Circus Trouper)We promise to bring you happiness, so please!! Look forward to it.Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Emma44"Angela(Library Director)…Yes. I appreciate your sentiment.Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Angela12"Angela(Library Director)May you… find your book in this place.Audio: "ch5_Circus_ep1_Angela13"
