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[The video begins with an image of a rose--red, perfect, touched with dew. A voice speaks from somewhere off-screen. It's deep, it's reassuring, it's--well, it's Suou Tamaki, but a little more calm than usual.]
Late afternoon. The flowers of spring are in bloom, and the wind scatters them to the skies. They are so delicate, so pure--and in their delicacy, they are divided so easily. And yet, there is strength in a rose--a strength that some may not comprehend.
[Abruptly, the video swings away--and here is Tamaki! But it is not Tamaki! It is a mysterious masked and caped figure, dressed like THIS. He's indoors, but a wind blows through his hair anyway, and he extends a hand toward the camera, holding out a single rose.]
Siren's Port! Mysteries abound! Mysteries plague your every step! Danger, fear, fire--terrible traffic, kidnappings, empty coffee containers, troubles at school, invisible dogs! These are problems that we, the people of this city, must deal with every day! But do not be afraid! Like the delicacy of this single rose, so are we delicate, alone! And yet together-- [And suddenly, he's holding an entire bouquet of roses! He's produced them from nowhere!] TOGETHER! Together, we are strong!
So fear not, Siren's Port! Stand together! Be friends! Because together, why together, we can do anything! We can bring justice to the land! Right the wrongs! Introduce folk dancing! Demand the four day work week and affordable health care for Newcomers! Meanwhile, I, the Rose King, shall be here, to work toward all of these goals and more! And just remember--if you need me, I shall lend you.... [A POSE.] the strength of my soul!
[He holds the pose for a moment--and then looks at the camera, with some irritation. In a more normal tone, now:] Er, yes, and if someone could answer a question for me in the meantime, I would so very much appreciate it! Why on earth did Suou Tamaki's dog become a cat?!
Late afternoon. The flowers of spring are in bloom, and the wind scatters them to the skies. They are so delicate, so pure--and in their delicacy, they are divided so easily. And yet, there is strength in a rose--a strength that some may not comprehend.
[Abruptly, the video swings away--and here is Tamaki! But it is not Tamaki! It is a mysterious masked and caped figure, dressed like THIS. He's indoors, but a wind blows through his hair anyway, and he extends a hand toward the camera, holding out a single rose.]
Siren's Port! Mysteries abound! Mysteries plague your every step! Danger, fear, fire--terrible traffic, kidnappings, empty coffee containers, troubles at school, invisible dogs! These are problems that we, the people of this city, must deal with every day! But do not be afraid! Like the delicacy of this single rose, so are we delicate, alone! And yet together-- [And suddenly, he's holding an entire bouquet of roses! He's produced them from nowhere!] TOGETHER! Together, we are strong!
So fear not, Siren's Port! Stand together! Be friends! Because together, why together, we can do anything! We can bring justice to the land! Right the wrongs! Introduce folk dancing! Demand the four day work week and affordable health care for Newcomers! Meanwhile, I, the Rose King, shall be here, to work toward all of these goals and more! And just remember--if you need me, I shall lend you.... [A POSE.] the strength of my soul!
[He holds the pose for a moment--and then looks at the camera, with some irritation. In a more normal tone, now:] Er, yes, and if someone could answer a question for me in the meantime, I would so very much appreciate it! Why on earth did Suou Tamaki's dog become a cat?!