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Pearl: Yo, Marina! Tell the people the good news before we introduce the stages!

Marina: Huh? Like, right now?! Um... What was the good news again?

Pearl: You know... The single most important celebration of our culture? The Spla—

Marina: OOH! THE SPLATFEST!

Pearl: Ding ding ding! We've got a Splatfest coming up quick!

Marina: Splatfests always get my ink pumping! I've gotta get my gear ready!

Pearl: Yo, Marina. What's the Splatfest theme this time?

Marina: Haaaaah... I'm too nervous to look. You do it.

Pearl: Fine. The Splatfest theme is... WHAT?!

Marina: What is it, Pearlie? What's the theme?! TELL MEEEEE!

Pearl: Okay, here it comes...

Marina: *gulp*

Pearl: The Splatfest theme is… What kind of beverage do you prefer at a party? Alcoholic?

Marina: Or non-alcoholic?

Pearl: C’mon, this one’s easy. It’s not a party without alcohol!

Marina: I… don’t drink. I prefer to keep a clear head.

Pearl: You don’t? Well, you should! I would especially think someone as nervous as you would want something to loosen her inhibitions.

Marina: But Pearl, if I were intoxicated, I wouldn’t be able to operate heavy machinery. How is it a party if I don’t even get to play with the excavator?!

Pearl: …You’re weird, Marina.

Marina: Anyway, it’s time to head over to the Splatfest terminal and pick a side!