[Rise, also serving as director through simple expedient of actually having theater experience, went possibly a little far with the production values, instructing Squid Girl's Castform to provide rain for the first several scenes to give that underwater look. The good news is that she remembered to put a tarp and buckets down - the bad news is that it makes blocking rather difficult for two of the mermaid sisters (Rise and Toyo; Himiko had the good sense to Trace Swift Swim beforehand).]

[After two scenes of rescuing the "prince" from drowning and having an argument with the rest of the mermaid court (and fewer songs than usual given that only two of the actresses can sing intelligibly), it's time for Squid Girl's big introduction, which Rise starts off with the cheery yet fearful naiveté her role is known for. She puts as much uncertainty and quaver into her voice as she can stand.]

Oh uh...great Sea Witch? I heard you could help me?