No One Wants to be Defeated


*Weird Al and Geno are outside the Gaylord, looking at the night sky.*

Well little buddy, the results of the next match should be out soon. If I lose to Johnny, I’ll be out of the tournament for good…

Geno

Do not worry, Al. I have no doubts that you will perform well in tomorrow’s bout. Bravo can make for quite the formidable opponent, but you’ve already demonstrated some truly impressive power yourself.

I just need to stay in this tournament. If I don’t…

Geno

…Is something the matter?

*「BEAT IT」 emerges from Al*

「BEAT IT」 sure is something else, isn’t it?

Geno

Why most definitely.

Y’know earlier today, I came across that fat penguin again, Dedede. He was acting all tough with me and getting to my head . Trying to pick a fight. But after I brought out 「BEAT IT」 he ran for his life. You should’ve seen the look on his face, it was priceless!

Geno

I can only imagine how frightened he must have been.

Heh. But「BEAT IT」 wouldn’t exist without him. You remember round one last time, right?

Geno

Mm, you lost to him, correct?

Round one, yeah. I guess I should be thankful, I don’t know how far I would’ve gotten in THIS tournament without 「BEAT IT」.

Geno

「BEAT IT」 is most certainly a force to be reckoned with.

*Al looks at the stars*

…Yesterday before the match, a thought crossed my mind.

Geno

Hm?

I was thinking. Since 「BEAT IT」 originally manifested itself through the tournament, what happens to it if I lose?

Geno

Oh, you fear that 「BEAT IT」 could potentially disappear?

Geno

Well, its existence being linked to your status as a contestant makes sense. But still, are you sure it would leave if you lose?

I don’t know…「BEAT IT」could stay long after the tournament. Still, I’ve grown rather attached to 「BEAT IT」 too, so the thought of losing it feels…

Geno

Geno

…perhaps instead of focusing on your time with 「BEAT IT」 coming to an end you should focus on the time you have with it now. And enjoy your time with the other friends you’ve made here too! There’s still plenty of laughs to be had here.

Geno

Being in the loser’s bracket is concerning.

Geno

…The loser’s bracket is a great second chance for you to reclaim victory!

I guess, but still.

Geno

Geno

…It’s getting rather late. You should probably get some rest before the results come out.

You’re right, I‘ll go get some shuteye real quick. See you later…

*Al stands up. He and「BEAT IT」look at each other for a moment.*

*「BEAT IT」tilts his hat, smiles, and moonwalks into Al, disappearing.*
Geno

…has it done that before?

Never.

*Al and Geno share a moment.*

…Well, goodnight.

Geno

Goodnight.

*Al heads back to his room.*