Kitty: Welcome back to the Masked Toon Singer Season 5, everyone! We've seen Group A's Playoff round, and now it's time for Group B to have their Playoff round!

Everyone: (cheering)

Kitty: To bring everyone up to speed about what happened last time, the contestant from Group A that was eliminated was the Milkshake, who was revealed to be Duckberg's resident techno-based superhero, Gizmoduck. And since four of the panelists were able to guess him right, the score for the running for the Golden Toon Ear Trophy is as follows: Terry and Cadence are now tied for the lead with five points a-piece, while Isabelle's trailing behind with three points. Chick and Fred are currently tied with two points a-piece, and Stew finally managed to get on the board with one point.

Stew: Woo-hoo! I'm finally starting to catch up!

Fred: Well, don't celebrate too soon, Stew! You still gotta catch up to me and Chick.

Stew: Oh, I plan to!

Cadence: Not to mention, he's still got ways to go before he can catch up to me and Terry.

Terry: Yeah, so don't feel like you're under too much pressure.

Chick: Oh, don't worry about Stew. He's great when he's under pressure. Right, Stew?

Stew: Right. Except when under a pressure cooker. When that happened to me, I thought I'd be chicken cacciatore served with a lemon wedge for sure!

Terry: An occupational hazard, I assume, given your species.

Chick: I guess so. ^^;

Isabelle: Anyway. So, Kitty, are we still gonna have the Duet Finals for Group B?

Kitty: Yes, we are, Isabelle. Like with Group A, the last two members of Group B will be performing a Duet in their Group Finale with a veteran Masked Toon Singer contestant. We're still not saying who just yet, but when we reveal it, it'll be a big surprise. ^^

Fred: Nice! And what kinda clues are the contestants gonna give us this episode?

Kitty: Well, Fred, you'll enjoy this one. From the masks that our contestants enter the stage from, the TUFF Troopers will be rolling out a big tongue that will have a famous character's picture on the tip of it. It'll confirm that the contestant performing is NOT that character, even though it was on the tips of the panel's tongues for quite some time. ;)

Cadence: Really?

Stew: Oh, boy. Now, I REALLY gotta come up with a good guess if I'm gonna get that Golden Toon Ear Trophy!

Fred: How do ya think I feel?

Kitty: Well, with all that outta the way, let's get Group B's Playoff round started! The first contestant performing in Group B is a ferocious feline who's shown us that he's just as ferocious as his species implies! So, let's show our spots, and give a nice warm welcome to the Jaguar!

Jaguar: Man, I'm on fire this season! I thought I'd be sent packing pretty soon since I'm the last male contestant in Group B. But I guess I still have some staying power in me, which is more than I can say for my only TRUE appearance. Despite my intriguing backstory, I only made one appearance as a throwaway boss character, so I didn't really get a lot of time to flesh out my character that much. But fans seemed to like me regardless, which is a good sign, and who knows? Maybe I'll get a starring role one of these days. Right now, I gotta get through this crazy competition first, and this time, I'll do a performance that seems more down to Earth than how I usually am. Hey, just because I have a fiery disposition doesn't mean I don't have a sensitive side!
Song: "Easy Come, Easy Go" by Imagine Dragons: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhPSpSEXNWY

Kitty: Wow, Jaguar. You were right. That was a pretty down to Earth performance. ^^

Chick: Yeah, normally he'd be tough and in your face whenever he performs. But here, he's just showing us that he's a big softie, and just letting the music play within him.

Terry: It's like I keep saying, Chick! It's that level of variety that gets you pretty far in this competition. Sometimes, you gotta mix it up.

Chick: Yes, I suppose that's true.

Isabelle: Besides, he's giving it his all to stay in this competition, because as he said, he's the last male member of Group B.

Fred: Why can't we ever have a male finalist for once in this show? I mean, we did have Glacius in Season 3, but he still didn't win.

Cadence: I'm not sure, Fred. But I guess that's the way the voting works.

Isabelle: Yeah. The viewers pick the winners, not us.

Fred: The truth hurts so much.

Cadence: But, regardless, Jaguar, you were still amazing, and I hope you can stay to the finale!

Jaguar: I plan on it, sweet lips. ;)

Kitty: Wow! That's very assuring coming from the Jaguar. Now, let's see who was on the tip of our panel's tongues when it comes to figuring out the Jaguar's true identity. We just wanna make sure that it's NOT who they initially believe he could be. Now, let's roll out the tongue!

*The TUFF Troopers roll out a giant tongue from one of the masks that the contestants come out of, and on the tip of it was a picture of Akuma from the Street Fighter franchise.*

Kitty: It's Akuma from the Street Fighter franchise.

Stew: Wait! So, he's NOT Akuma?

Jaguar: No, I'm not Akuma. But I do have a move set that's very similar to his to the point where everyone called me the mechanical equivalent to him. I also wear his beads, too. ;)

Cadence: A mechanical version of Akuma, huh? (thinks really hard)

Stew: (believing he's figured it out) I think I know who the Jaguar could be. He might be a Mega Man boss!

Fred: Really, Stew?

Stew: Yeah! He said he's a mechanical equivalent to Akuma, so he could be Magma Dragoon from Mega Man X4?

Chick: That's not a bad guess, Stew.

Stew: Thanks, Chick. I have my moments.

Fred: But what if he's not from the X series?

Terry: Yeah, he could be a Robot Master from the Classic series. Or the Battle Network series.

Kitty: Well, you guys think about it for a bit. In the meantime, let's bring in our next contestant in Group B. She's a good doggo who becomes a REAL party animal when the moon is full, and she's looking to take a bite out of the rest of Group B. So, let's howl as loud as we can, 'cause here comes the Werewolf on the hunt for victory! ;)

Werewolf: Alright! I managed to make it past my big debut, and into the Playoff round! Not bad for a one-off character that only appeared in one episode, huh? I'm not sure if I mentioned this in my Clue Package last time, but despite my only appearance, I actually gained some attention by most viewers. But, as you would expect, I only got attention for being a furry waifu, like we haven't heard THAT one a million times before. Still, it was nice to get some attention despite my only appearance, and I'm starting to think that this show is proof of that. I may not have done much when those two guys came into my life, and I definitely wish I had shown up more often in my series, but I have shown everyone that I have staying power! And no, I'm not THAT nuts when I said it!
Song: "Free Your Mind" by En Vogue: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLTAf6SDIqQ

Kitty: Wow, the Werewolf is howling! She came to free her mind indeed!

Fred: No kiddin'! It definitely proves that her bark is just as strong as her bite!

Cadence: You've been waiting to use that one, weren't you, Fred?

Fred: Probably. But, it just seemed like the best way to describe the Werewolf's performance.

Chick: I guess so. It just seems to, uh, on the nose for the Werewolf, I believe.

Isabelle: No, I like it. ^^ As a fellow canine, it makes perfect sense. :)

Stew: Same here.

Fred: Finally, some respect from my peers.

Terry: But, no doubt about it, Werewolf. You're one tough doggy who's quite a force to be reckoned with. You've got what it takes to make it to the finale.

Kitty: Don't you mean "tough puppy," Terry?

Terry: Uh... not really, but I wish I've thought of it beforehand.

Werewolf: Was that supposed to be an indirect reference to your series, Kitty?

Kitty: Maybe it was, maybe it wasn't. ^^; But regardless, let's see who was on the tips of the panel's tongues when it comes to figuring out who you really are, Werewolf. It's just to make sure that you're not really who they believe you might be. (turns to the TUFF Troopers on standby) Okay, TUFF Troopers! Roll out the tongue!

*The TUFF Troopers roll out the same giant tongue from the mask the contestants come out of, and this time it had a picture of Jasmine from "Aladdin" on the tip of it.*

Kitty: It's Princess Jasmine from Disney's "Aladdin"!

Fred: Wait! She's not?!?

Werewolf: Heck, no, even though a lot of people seem to compare me to her! I mean, yeah, we are pretty similar in character, but my series debuted one whole year before hers did! Maybe the same company that made my series was inspired by me when designing her.

Chick: I guess this means she's similar to Jasmine. Hmmmmmm. This is tough, I'm not gonna lie.

Isabelle: And she also said that people saw her as a furry waifu. So, my best bet is that she's somebody from "TaleSpin," as Disney made that series a year before "Aladdin" premiered in theaters.

Cadence: That's not a bad thought, Isabelle. There ARE a lot of one-off female characters that could be seen as furry waifus back in the day.

Stew: She could finally be Katie Dodd, the one TaleSpin chick we keep guessing on this show non-stop!

Fred: One problem with that theory, Stew! Katie appeared in a two-part story arc, whereas this character was a one-shot!

Stew: Oh.

Terry: Well, there was Myra, a similar character to Katie who was a one-off character.

Chick: Hmmmm. That's not a bad guess, Mr. Bogard.

Kitty: Well, whoever the Werewolf is, she more than wowed us without any problems at all! But while the panel is arguing over who the Werewolf could be, let's bring in the final contestant in Group B. She's a feathered star who's been rising above many challenges, including the Duel, and is showing us that she can sing like the bird she is. So, let's spread our wings, and give a warm welcome to the Toucan!

Toucan: Boy, am I relieved that I made it out of the Duel in one piece. I thought for sure that history was gonna repeat itself and I'd be sent back home in a heartbeat. I stated before that when I started out in my field, I lost so many times to the point where I wanted to quit, but my friends and family have encouraged me to keep going, and eventually, I made it very far. So much so, that I eventually started encouraging someone who was on an incredible journey with one of my old friends to see more of the world around her. Not to mention the creatures that inhabit it. Now, I'm much more confident, and I'm going on a new journey of my own. But before I encounter the stuff of legends, I have to cement my place in the finale of this competition! Let's hope I don't white out after this!
Song: "Ironic (It's Like Rain)" by Alanis Morissette: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sThaCXe1eJU

Kitty: Oh my goodness! The Toucan's not backing down!

Cadence: Yeah, she sure poured her entire heart and soul into this performance!

Chick: Yup. That sold it to me that she's a natural born performer. I'm pretty sure talent like that is hereditary.

Toucan: Well, in a weird way you're right, Chick. My mom was a performer back in the day, so I decided to follow in her footsteps.

Chick: I thought so!

Fred: So now she's saying that she comes from a family of performers. I can think of ten possible ideas on who this could be.

Isabelle: How many of them are actually right, Fred?

Fred: Hopefully, one of them!

Isabelle: Okay...

Terry: But, whoever you are, Toucan, you showed us that you still have what it takes to remain in the competition. Here's hoping that you fly straight into the finale. So, congratulations!

Kitty: Yeah, we can all agree that it was a great performance. Now, let's see who was on the tips of the panel's tongues when it came to figuring out who the Toucan truly is. We just wanna make sure that she's not really who the panel thinks she might be. So, let's roll out the tongue!

*The TUFF Troopers roll out the same tongue from the same mask that the contestants come out of, and this time, there was a picture of Meena from the "Sing" movies on the tip of it.*

Kitty: It's Meena from the "Sing" franchise!

Stew: Hang on. She isn't?

Toucan: Nah. If I WAS her, they'd have to make this costume a bit bigger. ^^; But, I do have a connection to elephants in some way. In fact, I'm good friends with an elephant creature that has the nose of a pig. In fact, he started out as one, too.

Terry: Oh, boy. If she's not Meena, but she IS connected to elephants in some way. (thinks hard) I'm stumped. I haven't the foggiest as to who this might be.

Chick: I think I have an idea. It could be somebody from the Pokémon franchise. I mean, she mentioned that her elephant friend started out as a pig, so that screams "evolution" to me. As in Pokémon evolving when they get stronger.

Cadence: You know something, Chick? That's not a bad idea.

Terry: Yeah. How come I didn't think of that?

Stew: I guess it's because we usually don't think of Pokémon right away on this show.

Fred: That's probably it.

Kitty: Well, I'm sure that you'll make something out of it. Now, it's up to the viewers at home! Leave a comment below telling us which two you think should move on the Group B Duets. The singer with the least amount of votes will be unmasked, and sent back to their universe. So, happy voting, everyone!

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