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Constellia Water Park
Commandant, are you ready? This is the final stage!
A balance beam, floating buoys... behind you lie the challenges you've already cleared, and beneath your feet, the bridge stretches high over a massive pool.
Looks like today's two challengers are fired up and ready to roll!
Next up is a challenge that calls for spot-on calculations, a smooth running start, and flawless bouncing...
This is the track's ultimate showdown!
Ayla sets herself in a running stance but stays put, like she's waiting for the go-ahead.
Ayla gives a quick blink and flashes an OK sign.
Excellent! Let's go!
Still, you find it curious—there's only a suspended bridge ahead, so what exactly is this "bouncing" test supposed to be?
Whoa! It's so slippery! How are we supposed to run on this?!
She takes her first step and almost loses her balance.
After a few quick steps, you see the truth: the bridge is soaked, giving you practically no grip at all.
It's tougher than I imagined, but that only makes it more thrilling!
She looks toward the finish line on the far side, her eyes shining with excitement.
It feels like a spell has taken hold—the center of the bridge starts folding in, leaving only the two takeoff platforms at each end.
Sure enough, we have to leap all the way to the other side.
Commandant, grab my hand!
If we pull this off, Commandant, you're buying me ice cream!
One, two, three, ready...
You call out in unison and spring toward the platform on the other side.
Your hands are clasped tight as they swing into the air, and your toes nearly brush the edge of the finish line.
But a moment later, you feel that all-too-familiar slippery sensation beneath your feet.
[player name]!
Your balance shifts backward. Before you can react, a soft body approaches you.
She quickly grabs your hand, which almost slips free in the sudden loss of balance, and your interlocked fingers never let go.
Splash!
A wave of dizziness overwhelms you. The sun-baked air is scorching, and the blistering wind burns your ears.
Then, as you hit the water, its cool rush closes in from every direction, enveloping you completely.
It's such a pity—our two challengers ended up losing to the biggest, baddest Slip-And-Slide Disaster in history...
You come up for air alongside Ayla, and the instant you break the surface, the staff delivers a deflating announcement.
Of course, the staff is not just standing there. He presses a switch that triggers an inflatable cushion under the pool, sending you to shore.
Huh? This totally gives off a nonsensical gag-manga vibe!
And today's challenge is a total success!
Could this bridge be our very own Magpie Bridge, Commandant?
Commandant, don't you know? Today is the day Altair and Vega meet!
The bridge we need to cross together is missing a chunk right in the middle...
Although, sometimes a little imperfection makes things that much more beautiful...
But today, I won't stand for this so-called "art form."
If you go across the broken magpie bridge by yourself, the blessing might just stop working.
Ayla's spontaneous comment is so typical of her. But you understand her point.
No problem at all! I'm wearing this summer-themed coating on purpose.
With that said, she raises the hem of her clothes and lightly wrings it out with both hands.
Water splashes into the pool, and Ayla exhales a soft sigh of relief.
[player name], does it still bother you?
Don't feel down! Today is really special, and I've got a unique surprise just for you, [player name]!
Before you can blink, she moves in with a warm smile, slipping her arms around your waist.
The summer air, mingled with the softness of her hair, wraps around this moment.
Take a quick breather, then let's tackle this challenge again, [player name].
