*At the Gaylord Resort, Geno is in his room after his defeat, sitting on the bed with Mallow wondering what he should do next. Go back up to the stars, or stay here and see the end?*
...I still don’t seem to understand. I don’t mind losing, but why was I called here in the first place? If there was enough demand to get me here, then why did I lose by 16%? It’s a little close, but not as close as I’d imagine, especially against a team of Booster look-alikes. While I appreciate the gesture of the invitation, do I really have that many fans?
Of COURSE people are fans of you, Geno! I really wish you understood how cool it really is for you to be here. Think of all the famous names in this tournament, it’s an honor being amongst them! You may have lost, but you should totally stay here while you can. It’s a once in a lifetime opportunity!
Well, if you say so, Mallow. I suppose it is best I stay here and get to know the other participants a bit better. In fact, maybe I should go give the “Wario Bros.” a congratulations on their victory, maybe they are better than they made themselves out to be in the competition! I am sure it’s just competitive play.
That’s the spirit, Geno! I’m glad you're coming around!
Oh, could this be the Wario Bros.? Maybe they-
HEY THERE CHUMP! NAAAHH NYAH NYAH NAAAH NAAAH!!!~ WE WON! HAHAHAHAH!
HEHEHEHE! YOU KNOW WHAT THAT MEANS, DON’T YOU?
H-HEY! What do you two think you’re doing?! S-s-stay back!
It’s ok Mallow, just get behind me, they are here for me. Hello, it is to my understanding that it means that I lost the tournament, I’d like to congratulate you on your vi-
Blah blah BLAH! NO! It means...
YOU ARE OURS!!!!
G-GENO!
HA! You think we didn’t think you’d try that? We stole this from Bowser’s Castle!... What, you thought we’d buy it? OF COURSE NOT!
Get him out or you both will be sorry!
Who do you think you are, Bruce Lee? WEHEHEHE!
I have to go get my friend back, this is not at all how I imagined this would go! I’m sure he’s convinced to leave, now... I’m coming for you, Wario Bros.!
Knock knock!
Now who in the heck could that be?
Hey there big bird, wanna puppet? Name a price, any price! As long as it’s a lot! WAHAHAH!
Now why would I want this piece of junk?! You take me for a fool?! Why I oughta-
H-HEY-HEY! Hold up! This ain’t no ordinary puppet! It’s magic!
Magic? Like some kinda wizard? Certainly dressed like one. Real question is, can it defeat Kirby?
WAHAHA! Not even a doubt! HEY! Puppet! Show him what you can do!
I refuse to obey your orders! I only serve a higher authority!
Do it or we’ll sell you part by part instead!
Your threats mean nothing to me. If it’s a fight you wish, then you’d best release me and we can see who comes out on top. Unless, you’re scared?
Scared? WAHAHAH! Of a little toy? Who do you think we are, cowards?!
Look, I don’t got time for this nonsense! After my glorious victory against that weirdo, I am preparing to clobbah my next opponent, I am not interested in no toy!
Ugh, look what you just did! You’re scaring away our customers!
We should tape his mouth shut!
Unless you want your hand injured by my Geno Whirl, I recommend you don’t try.
Grrrr... WHATEVER!!! Next customer!
Hey! Open up!
Hey Wario, what’s the big deal?
Oh we have a deal for you, alright! We got a magic, talking puppet for sale! You are a businessman, aren’t you? Want to do some business?
Hey, Reggie. Mind helping me out a bit?
Geno? Well, I certainly wish we could buy the rights to him, but unfortunately my hands are tied. That’s for Nintendo of Japan and Square Enix to strike a deal on. We hear you, though. A Super Mario RPG remake would be pretty cool. Maybe one day, just like MOTHER 3.
Uh... what? That’s not...
No you IDIOT, we are asking you if you want to BUY the thing! Who cares about rights?!
Excuse me? Wario, I know you tend to be rude, but if you want to make a deal, this is very unprofessional. Now I recommend you release my friend Geno, and get out of my doorway, or I’m going to kick your ass!
Yeah, what he said!
Give Geno back now or I’ll belt ya’!
Aahh! I give up! No one wants this useless puppet anyway!
WAH! Let’s get out of here!
Just take it, we don’t care anymore! You are worth NOTHING, Puppet!
Geno, are you OK?
Thank you Mallow. I’m all right, but I think that might be a sign that this wasn’t really meant to be. Wario is probably right, here I don’t serve much of a purpose.
I... I guess I understand Geno, but... I’m going to miss you if you go.
Don’t listen to them, Geno. Your invitation here was very justified, your inclusion means so much to your fans.
Is that so, Reggie?
Yes! You have no idea how many emails we at Nintendo get daily asking for you to join Smash Bros., or just for you to appear in a title again at all! It’s about time you get some recognition, even if right now there’s not much we can do about your rights issues.
See Geno? You DO have fans! You have many that love you, and want to see you! Can’t you just stick around for a bit longer? For the audience... for me?
You know, Mallow... I see now. I understand. My general purpose may be to protect Star Road, but my purpose here is to make people happy, including you!
Does... does that mean you’re staying?
Yes. I will complete my mission, and stay at the Gaylord until the tournament has ended.
YAYYYY!!! Thank you Geno! Thank you!
Now if you excuse me, I have to get back to playing Animal Crossing: New Leaf on my Nintendo 3DS.
Thank you for your kind words, Reggie. Have fun!