Gold Ship's story

URRRAAAGH! OUTTA MY WAY!

<I>Huff... pant...</I> Crud... Where are ya?

Barnacles! I don't see 'em! I'm positive my Golshi Radar was pinging in this direction...

Ah!

<I>Radar alert... Radar alert... Trainer signal detected.</I>

No doubt, that's a radar ping, all right! There's a trainer somewhere close by!

But... where? If I remember right, trainers are green creatures with big, pointy fangs...

Ah-ha!

Hey, you there. You're a trainer, right?

Huh? Whaddya mean? You're wearing a trainer badge, so that makes you a trainer, doesn't it?

Geez, you need to quit the nonsense. You might get kidnapped by students looking to be scouted...

Students like me! The esteemed Gold Ship!

Resistance is futile! No way I'm letting a wild trainer run free! RAAAGH!

Ah! Hey, you! Hold it right there!

Excuse me... Are you all right?

You're quite out of breath. Did something happen?

Goodness, Gold Ship was?! Well, how should I put this... You have my sympathies.

I have to ask, how is it that you found yourself in such a predicament?

That makes sense... You see, she has a strong desire to debut and start racing.

Having a trainer is an essential step to running in official races.

Gold Ship, however, hasn't found one yet. Or rather... how should I put this? She can't hold on to one.

Anyway, in her efforts to find a trainer, she's likely resorted to trying to kidnap one...

URAAAAGH! Where's that wild trainer?!

Oh no... I think she's caught up to you!

I can't get embroiled in this mess, so you'll have to pardon me. Do try your best to stay safe!

GRAAAAAARGH! Where are you?!

Oho! A wild trainer appears! ♪

You're mine now...

Woohoooo! A successful hunt!

Aww, don't wuss out on me now. It's not like I caught you to fill my belly or anything.

I'm just gonna take you on a teensy-weensy, kinda-huge adventure. Now that you're caught up on the details, all aboard!

Ding ding! What a day! Bright an' shiny! This is the perfect weather to search for treasure!

Okey dokey, Golshi's super... exciting... awesome treasure hunt begins... NOW!

A one and a two! One and a two! Warm-ups fully up warmed!

Nothing better before a treasure hunt than warming up! Go on, you, get to stretching!

Really though, are you even listening? Hello? Hel-lo? Helloooo?!

Ring ring, ring ring. ♪

Thank you for calling. This is Golshi's Ask Me Anything hotline.

Is your problem one of continental scale? Global scale? Or even cosmic scale?

Customers calling with a question today will receive our grand double conundrum prize! ♪

Hey now, I'm offering cosmic solutions and all you think to ask about is your measly little personal problem?

You're hopeless. How's this? In the name of goodwill, I'll answer you that one for free.

Listen up, we crossed the wild trails of the mountains beyond Tracen, escaped the narrowest of caves, and made it through perilous jungles to get here...

In other words... we're somewhere on Earth.

Oh please, no need to panic! I don't really remember where, but it's Earth, so we'll make it back someday!

I need you to focus. You <I>do</I> remember why we're here, don't you?

A reminder then, there's a <I>priceless</I> treasure waiting for us. Something that'll make me the undisputable, most powerful Umamusume ever.

We came all the way here to get it. And <I>you're</I> gonna help me find it!

Sooo, let's start this treasure hunt! ♪ Cue the fanfare! You better tell me as soon as you unearth the goods!

Ohh! What's this old, beat-up canoe doing here?!

Wowiiie! Check out those holes! A boat like this'll leak for sure! I bet it'd sink us real fast!

And what do we have here... That's the stuff! Nothing says treasure like moldy boots!

Sniff, sniff...

Ahhh, that sweet fishy aroma... Like a tuna troller of old... Really takes me back to my days fishing on the open seas...

Wait, what the heck am I doing?! No time to wallow in nostalgic bliss! Find that treasure already!

Huh? What're you looking at <I>me</I> for?

Ah, I think I know. ☆ You must've fallen head over heels for my beauty. ♪

I know it must be difficult... But you mustn't stare. That, would, be, naughty. ☆

Don't you know treasure? Obvs it'll be all sparkly. Don't think. Feeeel.

For-ward! For-ward! Onward we go! ♪ Come on out, come on out, tricky little treasure! ♪

Hm?

Whoa... WHOOOAAA!

Th-that's... the super healing fruit of the tropical realms! Are you some kinda genius or what?!

Yah-hooo! ♪ That's the treasure I've been looking for! Careful now, just lay it on the ground!

...All right. Now retreat to safety. What's about to happen is far too dangerous for a mere mortal.

<I>Inhale...</I>

Wataaaah!

Phew... Hehe, split it right down the middle.

Now's about the time for a little break. Go ahead, take a seat, Trainer.

Ahhhh, I feel reborn... The sweet hydration is spreading through my whole body...

Has me thinking... Y'know when dried seaweed is rehydrated? I wonder if it feels just like this...

Heh... Looks like you're finally starting to loosen up.

Ain't this great? Sometimes you just gotta take the time to do nothing at all.

Sure, when I need to. They do say every warrior has their resting place.

Warrior in this case being a figure of speech for an Umamusume racer. Or if you wanna be real slick, I used a "metaphor."

And how do I put this... There's no place hotter than a racetrack.

Even normally quiet Umamusume show their true natures during a race.

Everyone gives it their all, and that's when I can really let loose. I feel my body burn so hot that I get this huge relief from it.

Yup, even if you made me choose between racing and catching toads, I'd choose racing every time.

And this place... I can really relax here, yup...

That sound of the waves crashing... Hear it? That's the real beauty of nature...

Ahh... So therapeutic... Spending my life here wouldn't be bad at all...

Ahhhh...

Aaahhh...

AAAAGHHH!

Hoooly smokes! I finally feel it, the burnin' <I>frustration!</I>

When you dance away from the pressure of the race and spend too much time restin'! The pent-up hunger to race!

It's the impulse that drives us! The fire! The burning! The explosion!

This is it! This is the hunger that I've been starving to get!

What're you waiting for, Trainer?! We're going home, right now!

Weren't you listening? We've done what we came to do. Time to go back!

Geez, can you get any slower? What are you, a snail? From Planet of the Snails?!

If I don't burn with hunger before a race, I won't get hot enough to run!

Now though? It's perfect. I'm absolutely dying to run!

Good thing too, my race is tomorrow!

Hm? Wait... I didn't tell ya?

Wow, sorry 'bout that. ☆ Turns out my debut race is tomorrow.

You and the whole country'll be in tears after you witness my dazzling moves! Woooo! I'm on fire!

So, let's hit the road! And no, you can't take the coconut! Dispose of it properly in the sand!

Now where's home... Not a clue, but that way looks promising! Coming? You better keep up!

We're here at the track, and I'm Golshi, reporting live from the race.

I've got a fledgling trainer here for an exclusive interview. ☆ Tell me, are you excited to be here today?

Whoa, way to break the immersion. How many times do I have to drill it into you?

I need you more than ever today, so time to step up. Feel me? A racer has to have a trainer to enter the Twinkle Series, see?

I managed to fake my way through the application process without one, but there's no way that would fly at the actual race.

'Scuse me? ...You still have no idea why I chose <I>you</I> specifically?

Look, you've been watching us training from the sidelines since forever, haven't ya?

Even in the worst weather, you'd be there every day with such enthusiasm in your eyes... Whenever I saw you, all I could think was...

Wow, this trainer has literally nothing better to do... Ya know?

That said, I can always get a decent reaction out of you, and we groove together pretty well. I've kinda grown to like you!

Ah, it's just about time.

Welp, I'd better make use of all this pent-up hunger! Get ready, I'm about to blow your mind!

They've made the last turn. It's the final stretch! The lead is breaking for it! Will this decide the race?!

URAAAAAAGH!

Now Gold Ship is pushing ahead with incredible speed! She's three lengths behind! One length!

And she pulls ahead at the finish! Gold Ship takes the win with a stunning debut!

Woohooo! Victory!

Well, pretty impressive, huh? The mighty Golshi has plenty more where that came from!

I know, right? I'm the fastest! I'm the brightest star! Can't help it, I was just born this way!

Well, your face is positively shining after watching me! You've never looked happier than this!

So, that means you have no problem staying on as my trainer, right?!

Good! Together we shall defend the world from evil!

GAAARGH! I need more hunger!

How many days till my next race? Three? Two?!

Agh, if this keeps up, my burning spirit won't last much longer! I won't be able to run anymore...

You know what that means, treasure hunting time! Our adventure for pure, concentrated agitation begins!

Our destination awaits, the final frontier, SPACE! HRAAAAAGH!

Heya, Trainer! Hope you're ready to plunder an underwater temple!

Huh? You implying that exploring some sunken ruins isn't training?

There's ancient splendor in the deep! And you're saying the noble pursuit of the unknown is <I>not</I> training?!

Well, you'd be absolutely right.

Anywho, it seems like you really wanna practice today. Fret not, good trainer, I totally get where you're coming from.

When I say hey, you say ho. I'm the Sherlock to your Holmes.

We're so close, we don't need silly ol' words to get in the way! So let's hit the road! Follow meee!

Uwaaagh! Fish! Fish! Fishin' for fish! What's our catch gonna be? We're going after the largest, the hugest! It's big catch or nothing!

Geez, don't just stand there! We're in this together!

Seriously? We came all the way to the waterfront. Obviously, the only thing we can do is go fishing!

My poor old pops, the best fisher in the village, retired from duty before he could ever catch the big granddaddy of this river...

That's why! As his proud daughter, I'm gonna catch that legend! Arrrgh! Get ready, you jerk fish! I'll get you if it's the last thing I do!

It's no good. The only thing we've caught are stupid water weeds.

Urrrgh! Aaaagh! I can't take it, I'm about to collapse from boredom!

Follow me, Trainer! I'm setting our sails for Mars!

Hey, waitress! One grilled fish platter, and pile that rice high!

Pheeew, that was a close call. We got zilch from fishing, but eating a big one here should make up for it!

Enough talk, time to dig in!

Ahh, just what I needed. I'm eternally grateful for the existence of sustenance.

What? You mean to tell me fishing for fish and then eating fish isn't training?

We're living off the land here. It's a struggle for survival, fraught with danger...

Living in harmony with nature and honing our senses in the wild, open your eyes. It's all connected to racing!

Nah, it's probably no help at all!

In that case, now that I've had a meal, might as well head over to Golshi Farms and tend the carrots.

Catch you on the other side of the solar system! Farewell!

Hit the deck!

You there! Don't just stand around, trouble's coming! Danger! Danger!

Darn, we can't stop now. This whole place is about to blow...

Cap'n Golshi, our advance is halted! Permission to return to jungle gym base!

Wait, we'd have to cross the hot lava sandbox to get back!

Just follow me! You too, Trainer! When we're backed into a lava corner, my Goldy-Gold Kenpo can blast a way through!

Watch it, Trainer! That's a lava zone! Your goose almost got roasted!

You're missing all of the heavenly glory! Don't think, feeeel! My trainer should know better!

Let's do this, guys! Move ahead, I'll handle the rear!

I'll lead you all to victory... Cool, huh?

Wooow! You're the greatest, Cap'n Golshi!

Gaaaagh!

C-Cap'n Golshi?!

Urk, looks like this is it for me... We were almost home free, but they got me...

Listen, you've got to go on without me... You have to... live! ...Ugh.

No... Please wake up, Cap'n Golshi!

The scene of the crime was locked down, and no murder weapon found. Every single suspect has an alibi...

With nothing to go on, this case might go cold. But don't you worry! Crime never escapes the great Sherlock Golshi!

It's really her! Sherlock Golshi!

Hm? Hmm! Hmmm?! My bedazzling brain cells of a 5,640,000 IQ have just burst into action!

The offender who shot me was... You, ya dirty ol' rotten jerk head!

You gotta say somethin' back or you'll lose!

Yeah, yeah! You're Golshi's trainer for a reason. Do something funny!

Agh, so this is your true form! Those thirty purple tentacles sprouting from your head prove it!

But what now? I can't take on this villain in my current form! Everyone, retreat!

<I>Huff... huff... wheeze...</I> How did you follow me all the way here?

What now... We're cornered!

Hmph, like I have any money... But I do have this!

I am the great Umamusume goddess, Golshaea. I see kind hearts in need of aid and bestow unto you my power.

It's Golshaea. She only grants 100 miracles a year!

I can feel it! You all sense it too, don't you? It's the power of the goddess!

Whoa, it's true! We can win this time!

It's flowing through us! Our combined power level is over 5,640,000!

You'll never complete your evil plan, villain! Prepare to taste... the Golshi Revenginator!

Justice has been... served!

You did it! You're the awesomest, Golshi!

Woooo! We pulled through okay!

We protected the park, caught the criminal, turned me into a god, <I>and</I> achieved world peace!

Not to mention the flowers bloomed, the trees grew lush, and the birds sang beautifully! I even impress myself!

How could they not? I don't ever let boredom strike, even for a split second!

And you know, you weren't too bad at it yourself!

I just remembered. I should finish those Nazca lines I started drawing in the school garden!

You should come with! Meet in three secs! Bye!

Woooow! Feel this energy? The adventure's about to start!

The waves! The wind! The thunderous squalls! I can hear the sea calling!

But it must wait! Another place calls!

The forest! In the deepest woods is where beetles wage war for sap. Only there can I draw out my latent power!

Raise anchors, Trainer! We're outta here!

Boarding pass, check. Cards, chess, checkers, and go board for the plane ride, check

There, that's everything! Let's go!

Woohooo! Green as far as the eye can see! Now begins our true camp of summer!

To the forest we go! It's time to catch bugs!

Oh, a rainbow-colored mushroom! Hey, those things are edible, right?

Aw heck, what's a little poison, huh? Shouldn't be anything more than a minor emergency!

What's up with you? You're all quiet. Come on, we're about to go bug collecting.

Huuuuuh?! You feeling okay? 'Cause that sounds <I>amazing!</I>

Hm? <I>Beep-beep! Beep, beep! Golshi Radar signal detected!</I> The ruins are thataway!

To me, my trainer! There are vast riches waiting to be discovered!

Hmm, a fork in the road. Do we go right? Or left...

Wait... I'm the mighty Gold Ship, I reject these options and substitute my own!

We go <I>through,</I> Trainer! We don't follow in someone's footsteps, we carve new paths for our own!

Wait, whoooa! Why's there a cliff?! I can't stooop!

Ahahaha! Heck yeah, this is the best!

<I>Huff... puff...</I> I know I'm amazing, but that was so much running. Even I'm tired.

But you kept up the whole way. Not bad, Trainer.

Oh? Nicely said, my fine fellow! You'll be top-class yet!

Then I've got a little gift for ya... Check it out. The sun's setting over the sea.

All this scenery, the adventure, and everything! This is what I've always wanted to show you!

Aw, I just made that up. Doesn't change how good this view is though.

I'm really pumped to see all sorts of other stuff with you too.

So let's aim for the big one together, being the world's greatest treasure hunters!

All right! Towards the sun we go! Only a true Umamusume gets the urge to run into the sunset!

URAAAAGH! With me, Trainer!

How the heck should I know?!