Golden Mecha Stands Tall Above the Earth!

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

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Finally, it's time to shoot the last scene!
Head to the set and check if Director Ohno has anything to add.

Fallen Mecha Stronghold

(Talk to Director)

Director Ohno: Ahem... Now that everyone's here, let me say a few words...

Director Ohno: Thanks to the collective effort of our entire crew, we're finally wrapping up the shoot!

Director Ohno: Thank you all for sticking by my side through the toughest times. This movie is dedicated to every single one of you!

Director Ohno: May we meet again at dawn!

We're not done filming yet!

Director Ohno: I'm just hyping everyone up! We've only got the final showdown scene left to shoot. It's time to give it all we've got!

Director Ohno: The final scene is all about Eous and the mystery guest. It's the climax of the whole movie, so it's up to you guys to nail it.

Director Ohno: But with your skills, I'm not worried at all!

So where's this mystery guest at?

Director Ohno: It'll be piloting the Golden Mecha for the shoot and throughout since its first appearance takes place on the battlefield.

What's this mystery guest called?

Director Ohno: The character's name is "Shaslan," and they're the pilot of the Golden Mecha: Test Unit. As for the Bangboo's name... what was it again? I actually don't think I know!

You're way too laid-back for a director...

Director Ohno: I got so excited seeing such a perfect actor that I completely forgot to ask its name...

Director Ohno: Either way, we should get our side of things set before it comes with the Golden Mecha.

Director Ohno: Wanna run through your lines and moves for the showdown one last time?

Let's make our final preparations!

Time slips by unnoticed until a thunderous roar erupts outside the filming base, and alarms begin to sound within.

Director Ohno: Looks like our mystery guest has arrived!

Director Ohno: Places everyone! Rolling for the final scene!

Icaro: The roar of the Golden Mecha: Test Unit is right upon us — the final battle is here!

Nitro-Fuel: Your destined rival has arrived. Go forth, Icaro, and let the world tremble at your rebirth! Just don't lose your cool in the heat of the excitement.

Overload: Hahaha, don't be so dramatic! Kid, you've already come this far, just follow your heart.

Rattlesnake: This is our shared revenge. Don't you dare lose, or I'll never forgive you!

Magnetic Storm: Alright, let's all calm down. Don't put too much pressure on the young one. Icaro, the long night of the Human Front must come to an end. May we meet again at dawn!

Icaro: I shoulder the expectations of my four masters and the hope of the Human Front... I will never fail!

Overload: May "Justice" arm your fists...

Rattlesnake: May "Wisdom" illuminate your eyes...

Nitro-Fuel: May "Composure" be your unbreakable armor...

Magnetic Storm: May "Courage" crystallize into wings that soar through the skies!

Magnetic Storm: Go, Icaro! It's time to put an end to all of this!

Icaro: Oh yeah! Leave it to me!

Icaro: Icaro! Launch—!

Final showdown — roll camera!

(Open event interface)

Cut! Let me check the camera!

 Shoot the final decisive battle.

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Time for the final shoot... Get ready, the decisive battle is coming!

Fallen Mecha Stronghold

(Talk to Nitro-Fuel if exited)

Icaro: Icaro! Launch—!

Final showdown — roll camera!

(Open event interface)

Cut! Let me check the camera!

(Complete 081: Outdoor - The Final Showdown!)

According to the script, both pilots are ejected from their mechs for the final confrontation. And so, Eous and another shiny golden Bangboo stepped out of their mechs—

"Enh-na! (Oh, it's you!)"
"Enh-na!! (Why is it you again!)"
The two Bangboos are clearly flustered, even forgetting their lines.

By the way, the other Bangboo isn't unfamiliar to you, with its shiny golden shell and whiskers, and expression that looks like it's perpetually rolling its eyes.
"H-Hurcules...?"

(Something's definitely off here. What's the director got to say?)

Director! The lines are all wrong!

Director Ohno: Don't panic, I still have the sitch under control... Look!

Hurcules: Nhe-nhu! (Stay calm! We gotta finish the movie first...)

Shaslan: Ahem... I can't believe the one piloting the Golden Mecha: Prototype is such a rookie...

Icaro: What's wrong? Can't stand the thought of someone surpassing you? For a pilot of your caliber, that's pretty narrow-minded?

Shaslan: Hmph, of course not. I can't stand petty people like that...

Shaslan: I acknowledge your strength. What I don't get is... why would someone young like you fight for the old-fashioned Human Front?

Shaslan: To protect all of humanity? What a joke. Do you honestly believe all humans are worthy of your protection?

Icaro: Protecting humanity is my mission. That's not something you weigh with words like "worth"!

Shaslan: Those in power who shamelessly oppress the young just to maintain their own status...

Shaslan: They wouldn't dirty their own hands, so all the dirty work got dumped on me. They feared my strength and drove me until I lost everything... are people like that really worth protecting?!

Icaro: You went through all that yourself...?

Shaslan: That's right. I owe those lowlifes my thanks — they made sure I lost the last piece of mercy I had.

Shaslan: Icaro, you of all people should understand me... Join the Evolved Union! Let's build a new civilization together, free from such filthy scum!

Icaro: Shaslan, you've suffered, I know... but fighting evil with evil won't get you anywhere. It'll only create more of it. It seems you still don't understand that.

Shaslan: You haven't felt my pain, so what gives you the right to tell me to give up!

Icaro: We'll never understand each other...

Icaro: There are people out there who were truly sincere with me, who believed in me, who even entrusted me with their life's work... they all treated the immature me with genuine faith.

Icaro: Even if it's just for those who looked out for me, I'll protect all of humanity!

Shaslan: ...

Hurcules: Nhe-na! Nhu en-en! (Ugh! I can't take this anymore! I'm done acting!)

Director! ...Uh, never mind.

Hurcules: Ehn-ne nhe! (If I'd known from the start that YOU were my opponent, I would've never agreed to perform!)

Hurcules: En! Nhe-ehn! (I can lose to anyone else, but I absolutely won't lose to you!)

Eous: Ehn-nhu?! (What's this about now?!)

Hurcules: Ehn-nhe, nhu na?! (I already lost once off-camera. Do I really have to lose again in the movie?!)

Hurcules: Ehn-nhu... Nhe-en na?! (And that line... what's so special about being someone who's loved and cared for? What's there to brag about?!)

Looks like this hit a nerve...

Hurcules: Ehn-nhu na~ (Anyway, I'm just a little Bangboo nobody wants. I'm so jealous of Eous for having such a perfect family~)

Hurcules: ...Ehn! Nhu-nha? (...Hah! Did you think I'd say something like that?)

Eous: Hmm...(Hurcules... you know, if you want, you can come live at the video store. There are lots of Bangboo there, and I'm sure Grace would be happy to have you join us.)

Eous: Mm-hmm! (We might not be your real family, but we'll be sure to take care of you!)

Hurcules: Nhe nhu... (So then...)

Hurcules: Nhe nhu-na! (Man, I really hate these kinds of situations!)

At that moment, all the Bangboo on set suddenly rush forward, forming a circle around Eous and Hurcules.

*Ahem*... After their heated exchange of words, Icaro and Shaslan finally shattered the barrier of misunderstanding between them.

It was as if everyone who had ever been part of their lives had gathered around them, applauding the greatest reconciliation in the world...

Director Ohno: Congratulations!

Rattlesnake: Congratulations.

Overload: Congratulations!

Nitro-Fuel: Heh, congratulations.

Magnetic Storm: Congratulations!

Crewboo: Congratulations!

Third White: Congratulations!

Youngest Brother Gold: Con—grats—

Icaro: Thanks everyone...

Hurcules: Ennuh-nah?! Enne!? (When did this weird part get added?! It's not in the script?!)

Director Ohno: Cut—! That's a wrap, everyone! Great work!

Director Ohno: I hereby announce! The filming of "Neo Golden Mecha" is officially complete, and the Golden Mecha Production Committee crew has wrapped up!

Congrats!

Even though your head is still a bit fuzzy, you have a fun celebration with the Bangboo crew for wrapping up the film.

Some time later, at the Brant Street Construction Site—

Grace: Wow, everyone's been working so hard lately! I can't believe the shoot wrapped up so smoothly — this is beyond what I ever dreamed of!

What's up with that ending?

Director Ohno: When Shaslan started going off-script, I was seriously sweating bullets... but thankfully, the emotion that followed was spot-on. Actually, it was even better than what was written!

Director Ohno: I just went along with the actor's improv and added a quick extra bit on the spot... that's what you call a seasoned pro, being able to stay perfectly in character!

Hurcules: Nhe-nha! Ehn-nhu nhe! (Hey, I've got a name — it's Hurcules! Don't call me by that movie name! I totally hate that character now!)

Director Ohno: Anyway, I'm really happy with how it turned out. Once we add some clever post-production and voice acting, it should make for a really meaningful ending...

Grace: All's well that ends well! —See (‍WiseWiseText for Wise / BelleBelleText for Belle‍), what did I tell you? I knew the director wasn't a fraud!

Director Ohno: Huh? A fraud?

Sorry, here's the thing...

You explain to Director Ohno about the doubts you had when you first met.

Director Ohno: A lone director, a handful of Bangboo actors, and just a few staff members... And you were just "a little" susicious [sic] of me? Oh my, I can't thank you enough...

Hurcules: Ehn-nhe... (This guy's got a few screws loose...)

Grace: Director, (‍WiseWiseText for Wise / BelleBelleText for Belle‍) has come clean, so it's about time you tell everyone your story too.

Director Ohno: You're right... Sorry! There's actually something I've been keeping from everyone!

I had a hunch...

I had no clue!

Grace: The truth is, Belobog Heavy Industries and the Director struck a deal quite a while back...

Director Ohno: As everyone knows, I'm a rookie director, and I really need a breakout film to make a name for myself.

Director Ohno: Before long, I'd secured a sponsor who agreed to support me. They offered a complete production team and generous funding... I could almost feel success calling my name!

Hurcules: Ehn-nhe nhu... (No wonder they offered me such a big paycheck back then...)

So what on earth happened...

Director Ohno: The lead actor, chosen by the sponsor, was a young star who refused to perform any scenes that might hurt his image. So the sponsor began rewriting my script, twisting the story beyond recognition...

Director Ohno: In the end, I couldn't take it anymore and kicked the young actor out of the production... which basically meant I gave up the sponsor's funding. Thankfully, these little ones and Grace stood by me.

Grace: Figures! Bangboo are way nicer than people!

Director Ohno: For their sake, I've got to finish this film! Not just for my own dreams, but to deliver on my promise to everyone who's supported me!

I see...

Director Ohno: But after you guys joined, I started regretting my initial decision...

Director Ohno: Great actors and cinematographers should be working with better production teams, not playing make-believe with a no-name, broke director like me!

Director Ohno: At the end of the day, this whole mess started because I was being selfish. I had no idea my decisions would affect so many people...

Director Ohno: I'm so sorry I couldn't give you all the opportunities you deserve!

Director Ohno bows deeply...

As everyone stands there, unsure what to do, a golden figure suddenly shoots up from the ground and slams a headbutt straight into Director Ohno's face!

Grace: Hurcules! What are you doing!

Hurcules: Ehn-nhe... Nhe nha! (I told you... I hate these sappy scenes!)

Director Ohno: You... you actually hit me?

Hurcules: Ehn-nhu! Nhe nha-nhe... (Shut it! I don't know a damn thing about movies, or about who's "worthy" of what...)

Hurcules: Ehn-nhu na! (But to condemn a fool who's just chasing his dream over something this small... there's no way I could do that!)

Grace: Everyone here came together because of you, Director! If you'd chosen to compromise, this story wouldn't even exist, right?

You're the real soul of this production!

Director Ohno: ...

Director Ohno: ...Even my own father never hit me! —Ugh, I guess that line really needs to be said in full to have the right impact.

This is no time for jokes!

Director Ohno: Some people just aren't into sappy scenes... I get where everyone's coming from now, and thanks to that headbutt, I'm thinking crystal clear!

Director Ohno: Look at me, getting all emotional by myself in this cheerful atmosphere... How embarrassing!

This looks more reassuring.

Director Ohno: You're right. There's no point dwelling on the past... everyone helped bring my nearly shattered dream back to life. If I can't keep moving forward, that would really let everyone down!

Director Ohno: Leave it to me! I'll finish this film and slap that sponsor right in the face — just like Hurcules did to me!

Hurcules: Ehn... Nhe nhu na! (Still talking nonsense, huh? Guess I went too easy on you just now... but this time, you've got my support!)

Director Ohno: This is only the first step on the path toward my dream! If there's ever another chance to work together, I'll be sure to bring you all back — and next time, I'll offer what you really deserve!

Grace: Of course! When it comes to the Golden Mecha, Belobog Heavy Industries will give its full support!

Director Ohno: Thanks! Now, to mark the completion of "Neo Golden Mecha" and wish for its huge success — let's all shout it together one more time!

3—2—1—!

Director Ohno & Grace & Hurcules: That's a wrap—!

That's a wrap—!

Neo Golden Mecha

The End

Produced by the Golden Mech Production Committee

Starring — Eous
Special Appearance — Hurcules

Director — Ohno
Screenwriter — Ohno
Producer — Ohno
......

Cinematography Director — (‍WiseWiseText for Wise / BelleBelleText for Belle‍)
Technical Director — Grace
Art Director — Ohno
...

Brawlerboo as "Overload"
Baddieboo as "Rattlesnake"
Bangvolver as "Nitro-Fuel"
Magnetiboo as "Magnetic Storm"

The Three Gold Brothers as Big Brother Gold, Second Brother Gold, Youngest Brother Gold
The Two Platinum Stars as Third White, Half White
......

Special Thanks to Belobog Heavy Industries

As for why there's no scrolling credits, no voice acting, and why there's so much reused content...

The obvious answer is... we're broke!

Finally, I dedicate this film to everyone out there hustling for their dreams.

May we meet again at dawn!

Post-Commission Dialogue

(Idle)

Youngest Brother Gold: Nhu-nha! (I really want to pilot a Golden Mecha!)

Second Brother Gold: Nhe-nhu. (That's quite the technical job.)

Big Brother Gold: Ehn-ne nha... (You should ask Belobog Heavy Industries...)

(Talk to Overload)

Overload: Ehn ehn na... (Belobog Heavy Industries is really something else, to be able to build a set like this...)

Overload: Nhe-na... (Spacious and full of stuff... The only downside is, even on tiptoes, I can't see over the fence...)

Overload: Ehn-nhu na ne! (Director Ohno would know exactly how to get the most out of this place!)

Sounds like you really look up to the director.

Overload: Nhe... Nhu na! (He's a little impulsive, and has a crazy imagination... but his ideas are fascinating!)

Overload: Ehn-ne-ne! (For example, using a static shot to show charging up, he's the first one bold enough to try that!)

Isn't that just 'cause we're broke...

Overload: Ehn... Nhu-na. (That's probably part of it... Funds are running low, but the director still wants a big-scale production.)

Overload: Nhu-na en... (All this back and forth just makes our production look super broke...)

Overload: Nhe... nhu-nhe! (We might've been broke... but we still managed to finish shooting! I couldn't have done it without all of you!)

(Talk to Nitro-Fuel)

Nitro-Fuel: Nhe-nhu ehn... (On other film sets, crew members always gather around screens like this, pointing and discussing things...)

Nitro-Fuel: Nhe-nhe! (We have such a big screen, yet our crew never uses it!)

What's usually shown on these big screens then?

Nitro-Fuel: Nhu-na... Ehn ne? (I just remember a bunch of perfectly arranged rectangles... kind of like the screens in a control room?)

Was it for different camera angles?

Nitro-Fuel: Ehn! Nhu na~ (Right, exactly! And that's why you're our cinematographer~)

Nitro-Fuel: Nhu ehn... (we've only got a few camera angles, so we don't need such a screen...)

Nitro-Fuel: Ehn-na! Nhe na... (Maybe I should play some cute pet videos! I happen to have quite a few stored in my memory unit...)

Nitro-Fuel: Ehn-nhu nhe~ (Ah, now that filming's wrapped up, it should be okay to play them~)

(Talk to Rattlesnake)

Rattlesnake: Nhu-nhe na... (According to the script, this should be a long-abandoned, rundown base...)

Rattlesnake: Nhu na? (Does an abandoned base really need this many shiny screens?)

Yeah, it does feel a bit out of place...

Rattlesnake: Nhe nhu na... (From the script to the sets, this movie's just full of holes...)

Rattlesnake: Nhe na nu. (I asked the director about fixing some plot holes... but he just kept saying "I'll fix it with special effects.")

Special effects?

Rattlesnake: Ehnnnnn-nah! (The whole set has a greenish tint — in other words, the entire studio is one massive green screen!)

Rattlesnake: Nhe-ehn. (With a green screen, anything's possible... that's how the director sees it.)

Rattlesnake: Ehn-nene! (Our job as actors is done, now it's all up to the director!)

(Talk to Magnetic Storm)

Magnetic Storm: Ehn-nhe na... (This launch silo is clearly the core of the entire set...)

Magnetic Storm: Nhe na ehn-nhu. (Before every scene, Icaro shouts "Launch!" and then takes off from here in the Prototype.)

Magnetic Storm: Nhe-nhu? (I wonder if the Director Ohno|director's arrangement has a hidden meaning?)

I don't think it's that deep...

Magnetic Storm: Nhe! Nha... (No! There has to be! Cracking the meaning of this core piece will reveal the director's true intent...)

Magnetic Storm: Ehn-nhu na... (Like how the director wants to show the protagonist's growth, with a different mindset each time he shouts "Launch!"...)

Magnetic Storm: Nhe-nha nhu en! (Or like when the director wants that epic tragic vibe, where the protagonist knows the road ahead could mean life or death, yet still charges forward without hesitation every single time!)

Magnetic Storm: Ehn, nhu en! (Hey, I was pretty spot-on with my interpretation!)