Golden Mecha Shooting Day (IV)

 Head to the set to hear Director Ohno break down the script.

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Head to the set and chat with Director Ohno and Magnetic Storm about the script.

Fallen Mecha Stronghold

(Talk to Director)

Director Ohno: "Magnetic Storm" is the eldest among the four masters. According to your Bangboo model, there's an "NS Field" configuration available...

Magnetic Storm: Ehn-nhe. Nhe nhu-na... (Oh, I get it. Since "N" and "S" stand for magnetic poles, you mean Magnetic Storm boosts its combat ability by creating magnetic fields...)

Director Ohno: Uh... that's not what "NS Field" means...

Magnetic Storm: Ehn-ne, ehn-nhu-ne... (Oh, I see now. Given the situation, "NS Field" actually stands for our crew's "No Sponsor stance." It's your way of calling out the injustice around us...)

Oh, so that's what it means!

Director Ohno: Don't join in on his nonsense!

Director Ohno: Put simply, the "NS Field" is a multi-purpose energy shield developed by Magnetic Storm. Besides soaking up damage, it can also unleash blasts...

Magnetic Storm: Nhu-nha! Ehn-ne-ne! (I get it now! Magnetic Storm is a noble, selfless pilot who clears the path for his comrades through self-detonation, guiding them straight to victory!)

Director Ohno: The shield's main role is to clear the way for allies... but how did that lead to self-destruction?!

I guess that's what they call a stereotype...

Director Ohno: Ahem, let me make this crystal clear! No lives were harmed in the making of this film!

Director Ohno: In the next scene, that "mystery guest" will appear as the enemy pilot — that's the real highlight. I'd better start getting ready... Let's hurry and finish this take!

Magnetic Storm: Ehn nhe-nhu ne? (Director, is there anything else I should know about this character?)

Director Ohno: No, your understanding of Magnetic Storm as a character already surpasses mine.

Director Ohno: So... "Icaro", and our cinematographer, are you ready to start shooting this scene?

Ready to roll!

Actors in position, let's get this shoot rolling!

Magnetic Storm: Young people never cease to amaze me with how fast they grow. Look at you now, who would've thought you used to be such a hotheaded kid?

Icaro: Hey, I haven't aged that much! I'm still in my prime!

Magnetic Storm: Who's talking about your looks?! I meant your attitude, your presence! Hah, not bad though — you've still got the energy to joke.

Magnetic Storm: Now you look like a true warrior — tough, sharp, and steady.

Icaro: Under my masters' training, I've clearly grown a lot stronger. But... can I really beat the Golden Mecha: Test Unit now?

Magnetic Storm: Deep down, you've already got the answer. With your talent, you'll master your masters' ultimate techniques in no time.

Magnetic Storm: You're armed with all kinds of attacks, yet have no way to protect yourself. That's not bravery, it's recklessness. To defeat the Test Unit, you need true courage!

Icaro: But none of those masters know any defensive techniques themselves, right?

Magnetic Storm: You're not wrong... but defense just happens to be my specialty. My NS Field can not only block enemy attacks, but with the right timing, unleash a Shield Burst to strike back.

Magnetic Storm: While the other three masters are busy figuring out how to get past their opponent's defenses, my ultimate technique requires very little consideration!

Icaro: I get it, you're talking about whether I can take the enemy's hit or not!

Magnetic Storm: Nope! The real question is whether they can take the hit! My energy shield can block any attack, but it can't blow up every enemy at once!

Icaro: So you're still focused on how to attack!

Magnetic Storm: You're different, Icaro. We only have one weapon, but you have every means at your disposal — without a doubt, you're the Human Front's strongest pilot!

Magnetic Storm: So the question isn't whether you can beat the Test Unit or not, it's that you're the only one who can — you HAVE to!

Magnetic Storm: There's no time to waste! Let's go complete the final piece of the Golden Mecha: Prototype - Perfect Form!

Set out for the final upgrade

(Open event interface)

I'm not mentally prepared yet...

 Shoot a scene with Magnetic Storm as the partner.

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Start this shoot.

Fallen Mecha Stronghold

(Talk to Magnetic Storm if exited)

Magnetic Storm: There's no time to waste! Let's go complete the final piece of the Golden Mecha: Prototype - Perfect Form!

Set out for the final upgrade

(Open event interface)

I'm not mentally prepared yet...

(Enter 064: Indoor - "Shield" Exploration)

The final puzzle piece, the combat module "Shield Burst", is right in this area... Take it back!

 Find a way through the gate.

Icaro: Ahn ne... En-nah! (Is there a way to move the box remotely while standing on the pressure plate...? Let's try shooting it!)

 Find and defeat the first Golden Bangboo.

Icaro: En neneh! (You three again! Don't you guys have any other escape routes?!)

(Hit the Golden Bangboo or enter the hole)

Youngest Brother Gold: *huff* *huff*... I can't run anymore! Just end it already...

Icaro: You were the slowest last time too!

Youngest Brother Gold: Um... how about letting me off the hook this time? I promise I'll run faster next time.

Icaro: No way, just lie down there for a while!

 Find and defeat the second Golden Bangboo.

(Enter the second hole)

Second Brother Gold: Dang, that third guy couldn't even hold you back...

Icaro: That guy surrendered without even putting up a fight!

Icaro: You're next!

 Find and defeat the third Golden Bangboo.

(Open the third hole)

Big Brother Gold: Such incredible power... Come on! Let's settle this with a fair, one-on-one duel!

Icaro: What do you mean by "fair"?

Big Brother Gold: You don't use your hammer, and I won't call for backup, let's go one-on-one!

Icaro: Your guys are all out cold, so where's your backup supposed to come from? The terms aren't equal, so there's no deal to be made!

Big Brother Gold: Ugh... I'm screwed. Could you at least go easy with that hammer when you hit me?

(Defeat Big Brother Gold)

After the Golden Trio woke up, they "voluntarily" fix the elevator under Icaro's threats and inducements...

 Go to the upgrade station to upgrade the mecha.

(Approach the Upgrade Station)

Icaro: En-nuh-nah! (This is the upgrade station we're looking for... Let's get the prototype up there for an upgrade!)

(Complete 064: Indoor - "Shield" Exploration)

Magnetic Storm: Alright! It's time for the Golden Mecha: Prototype - Perfect Form to make its grand entrance!

Magnetic Storm: Equipped with four specialized modules, the Golden Mecha: Prototype - Perfect Form is the ultimate mechanical creation, and the pinnacle of the Human Front's combined intellect!

Magnetic Storm: Icaro, pilot of this ultimate machine, have you come to understand what true courage is?

Icaro: It's daring to step up in the most critical moments, facing any enemy with an unwavering determination to win...

Magnetic Storm: Even knowing your opponent is incredibly powerful and you might lose, you still charge in without hesitation.

Magnetic Storm: Courage isn't some natural talent. We're always forced to face our fears and responsibilities, gritting our teeth and pushing ourselves to be brave. True courage is born from cowardice!

Icaro: True courage...

Icaro: I understand! I'll become the Human Front's ultimate and final hope!

Magnetic Storm: That's it! I knew I could count on you!

Magnetic Storm: We'll need real combat training to fully master using Shield Burst with the other techniques.

All I need is to get into action right now!

(Open event interface)

I don't want to get into action yet!

 Shoot a scene with Magnetic Storm as the partner.

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Continue this shoot.

Fallen Mecha Stronghold

(Talk to Magnetic Storm if exited)

Magnetic Storm: We'll need real combat training to fully master using Shield Burst with the other techniques.

All I need is to get into action right now!

(Open event interface)

I don't want to get into action yet!

(Complete 065: Outdoor - "Shield" Combat)

Post-Commission Dialogue

(Talk to Director)

Director: Great job on the shoot! Want to do some retakes, or should we talk about the script?

Let's retake shots

(Opens event interface)

Let's talk about the script

Director: Feel free to ask anything, I'll tell you everything I know.

About the mystery guest...

Director: Just like Eous, that "mystery guest" can both pilot a mech and act. But since they seem to be pretty busy, they'll only be appearing as a minor villain.

Director: Actually, I was the one who asked it to play the villain — its presence fits the final boss in my script perfectly!

How's its acting?

Director: I had it read a few other lines, and my verdict? It didn't even feel like acting! The way it fits the character is so natural — it's like it was born for the role!

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About Magnetic Storm...

Director: "Magnetic Storm" is the eldest and relatively easy-going. He excels at using force fields to create energy shields, blocking enemy attacks, and can also strike enemies by detonating these shields.

Director: The NS Field is an absolute defense zone that generates an energy shield, and only a few can truly master it. Also, the NS Field didn't originally go by that name.

So the NS Field really is the No Sponsor Field?

You're really that broke, huh?

Director: I swear, I only renamed it "NS Field" because the actor was a Magnetiboo! A-Anyway, their interpretation turned out pretty interesting — I should jot that down for later...

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About Bangboo's casting...

Director: You're right—Nitro-Fuel and Magnetic Storm don't exactly fit their character profiles in the script. Those two actors were indeed last-minute substitutes.

Director: I've adjusted parts of the characters' backstories to fit the actors better, and I'm fine with those changes...

Normally, they just replace the actors, right?

Director: You know how tight our production's budget is — these few actors are the only ones who've stuck with me. For companions who believe in me, making these adjustments is nothing.

Director: ...

Director: "For companions who believe in me," huh? Looks like I made the wrong choice from the very beginning...

(Return to previous options)

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