Last week, Nintendo began sharing the first installment of its “Squid Sisters Stories,” which is a look into what happened between Callie & Marie following Splatoon’s Final Splatfest. The Intro and Prologue were the first parts to go up, but now the first whole chapter has gone live over on Splatoon 2’s official website, giving us a look at how the Final Splatfest changed the Squid Sisters’ lives.
You can read the chapter below, which seems to end on a melancholic note.
The final Splatfest rocketed the Squid Sisters to new heights of popularity. Callie and Marie went from mere Inkopolis idols to the biggest stars in Inkling society, seemingly overnight. Their days became filled—from dawn to dusk—with the duties of this newfound fame.
Callie and Marie still lived in the first apartment they rented upon moving to Inkopolis. It had all happened naturally when they’d first arrived: being roommates made adjusting to city life easier, and besides, the two had been inseparable since they were young. But even after their finances had stabilized and they’d gotten used to the bustle of Inkopolis, they never gave a thought to living apart.
They were always together, both at work and at play. After releasing their first solo recordings, though, their work began to take them down separate paths more frequently. Callie, true to her outgoing nature, began to make guest appearances on variety shows. Filming would often continue late into the night, and many days she didn’t return home at all.
Marie received critical praise for her recording of “Tide Goes Out” and became a frequent guest on music shows, in addition to performing live concerts on her own. Up to this point, whether heading out for the day or coming home at night, the two had always been together. Now, though, their different schedules meant they didn’t see each other as often, even on their days off.
They spent more and more time apart with each passing day…
Splatoon 2 will release for the Nintendo Switch on July 21st, 2017.
