Hungry for a Miracle

Ho ho ho ho!

A joyous day to you, Oguri Cap!

Santa! Hello... Oh, right. It's already the holiday season.

I've got a card and a present with your name on 'em.

I'm off then! Have a merry one! Ho ho ho!

Hey, thanks! I'm sure you've got a lot more work to do, but I'll be cheering for you! Now then...

"Dear Oguri Cap, You are formally invited to our year-end holiday party. From your fans"

A holiday party...

That would be so uplifting! Oh, the present... Hm, it's from the URA?

Gasp! This is...

"With permission from Tracen, your fans have volunteered to prepare a delicious feast and throw a party to help raise your racing spirits."

A feast! "We would be delighted if this event leaves you encouraged for your next race. If possible, please attend in this signature racewear."

Sigh... "We look forward to seeing you." Yeah... Me too.

So you're invited to a party that's being held by your fans.

Hayahide... Uh, how'd you know?

Heh... Well, you just said so out loud.

Though you seemed to pause at the mention of your racewear. Is something the matter?

Actually... the URA once told me they were making new signature racewear for me, in honor of my achievements.

I've heard. Congratulations.

Thanks. But the design wasn't finished at all... They told me they had the perfect idea to help after seeing me fret about it.

Apparently, the plan was for the fans to come up with designs. They got quite a few made with me in mind.

They showed them to me, and they're really cool... I just had to ask if they'd let me use one of the designs.

That's something. So you're going to attend a fan party in racewear that embodies their enthusiasm for you... Isn't that simply wonderful?

Yeah, it really makes me happy. I mean, I'm happy, but...

Something's wrong with me recently. My races haven't been going as well as I thought they would.

Even in important races, I couldn't give the people watching me what they deserve. They believed in my ability, but I let them all down...

Still, they thought up a stunning design for me to wear on the track. It makes me... Well, I don't know how to put it.

...In other words, you're excited for the party and happy with the racewear they made, but you're saddened... that you haven't repaid them?

Ah, yeah. That's what I feel! But how'd you know? Just like Tama... but no Kansai accent. Maybe it's the glasses?

Er, glasses? I-I was merely conjecturing. Anyway, your fans must have a strong desire to cheer you on.

And it's all because you appeal to them so much. The intention they have with this party is purely to encourage you.

Why don't you set racing aside for the moment and really enjoy yourself there? I surmise that would be the best way to repay their consideration. Well then, have a happy holiday.

Thank you! You too, Hayahide! ...I can repay their consideration, huh?

That's right. It's a special holiday after all. I'd love to give them a great present too.

But... what would be good? This season's known for... chicken over rice, turkey, stew, fries, simmered fish...

Salad, pasta, sautés, steamed buns, borscht... Things with difficult names, things with fun names...

Oh, Oguri! Hey, everyone! Oguri just got here!

Whoa?! Where am I? There's turkey, and even chicken over rice!

We're right in the middle of preparing for the party! But oh my gosh, Oguri! That racewear! Sniffle! It looks amazing on you!

Y-you're just... so cool! Sob!

Uh... Wh-why are you crying?

You see, everyone here had a hand in designing it! And now that you're actually here, wearing it, I just... Cry!

You designed it... To tell the truth, I was shocked when I first saw it, to think that you felt so strongly about me.

Thank you. This present that you've given me... makes me really happy.

Hey, Oguri. We worked really hard too! We made a big star for the tree outside! It's huge!

The tree outside... Ah, you mean the one that's even bigger than this cabin! But I didn't see any decorations on it...

We made it just about as large as a real star! It's taking some extra time to bring it up the mountain, but don't worry! It'll be up before the party starts!

Wow... Thanks so much, everyone. This is all so exciting. I'm so glad.

But I didn't bring anything...

I wonder if anyone will mind if I step out for a moment. I just... really want to see the snow.

Not at all! Feel free to take a stroll until the party starts! I'm sure it'll be fine, but do take care. The weather on these mountains tends to be a bit blustery!

This is bad... I need to find a present for them, fast!

Hm? Say, is that...

Hayahide... And Taishin? What are you two doing here? Oh, were you invited to the party too?

We're not here for that...

We came to have our own party. I had no idea this was the same location as yours... What incredible odds.

Oh, your own party, just the two of you... Huh? Two? Um, aren't you... missing someone?

Ah, you mean Ticket? She's in bed sleeping off a cold. Actually, this party was her suggestion.

Oh, that's... unfortunate. She must have been looking forward to it. Aren't you going to miss her?

Not really! I mean, she knows better than to let a cold stop her...

Hehe, she's right. It's just as Taishin says, we've nothing to be sad about. You see, Ticket promised us.

She promised to speed along her recovery and rush right over. Considering it's her, I really believe a miracle like that could happen.

Ah, okay... Yeah, with all the energy she's got, she'll probably blow that cold right out of her system.

Exactly. So we'll proceed as scheduled for the time being and start preparing until she arrives.

...Hey, isn't that enough about us? You were in a hurry stepping out. You have something to do?

Oh! That's right, I need to find a present as fast as possible!

A present? From you to the fans?

Yeah, everyone went through the trouble of planning this party for me, so I want to give them something in return.

But... then I started thinking about all the good food that'd be here, and suddenly it was today already...

Is she for real?

Right! Hayahide, you knew exactly how I felt the other day. You're really smart. Would you please lend me your wits for this?

Certainly. I'd be happy to assist. But first, tell me what kind of gift you were thinking about giving.

Well... I mean, it'd have to be something that'd make them all happy... and glad... and excited... and overjoyed. A present like that!

Your sentiment is splendid, but I'm afraid it's a little lacking in details. Hmm...

I know. Why don't you try drawing from past experience?

Past experience?

For example, what's something you've received before that made you happy? What filled you with joy?

Hmm... Oh! I remember! There was something I got when I was little.

One year there was a big tag tournament I joined. I remember I wanted to ask Santa for a carrot if I won.

But all I could think about was playing tag... I completely forgot to write a letter to Santa. But somehow...

I got first in the tournament, and when I went home I found it under the tree... There was a card that said "Congrats on getting first!" on top of a big basket of carrots!

I didn't write the letter though, so how'd Santa know? I wondered if my mom told him, but I never told her or anyone else.

I was really surprised. Santa's amazing, I thought... That was the happiest I ever felt on a holiday.

...

So if I could become Santa... I'd know what would make everyone happy? I just need to find some flying reindeer...

Erm, I don't think that's the lesson to be learned here. Though seeing things from Santa's point of view is an excellent idea.

What could make everyone happy and is also something you're capable of giving? I believe the answer already lies within you, Oguri.

Huh? I've got it inside me? ...All right, I'll try thinking it out! Thanks! You too, Taishin, for listening to my problem!

Uh! ...You sure she really gets it? That sudden burst of enthusiasm is giving me déjà vu.

Hehe. The two of them share the same earnestness.

And what about that story of hers? It was definitely her mom, wasn't it? It doesn't take a genius to figure out Oguri would love to get carrots.

Perhaps you're correct. But it isn't our place to tell her that Santa was her mother all along.

She should be able to find a present now. Or maybe I should've explained a little further...

Control freak. We did plenty, achoo! Geez... Come on, it's freezing. Let's get inside already and prep our party.

Right you are. Let's make things perfect by this evening and give Ticket a nice surprise.

If anyone can make a miracle happen on a day like this, it's her. If she doesn't pull through, there will be a great deal of food left over.

What? You mean you took care of the food already? Ugh, I knew these boxes were way too heavy.

You said I didn't need to bring anything, so I thought we were making stuff here.

Don't worry. I'm counting on you to help with all the decorations and setting up we need to do. And you'll be working double since Ticket's not here.

It's really gotten cold out though. And the report said it'd be sunny all day. Well, we'll just have to keep an eye on the weather.

...

Ah! I found it at last! This will make the perfect present! Hrngh!

Ugh, it won't break off. It looks so cool too... I never saw an icicle as big as a bear.

Oh well, I guess it'd melt anyway. Santa wouldn't choose that... Hm, gotta start over. Something within... But not in my clothes. I didn't find anything there.

Marvelous! ☆★

Kyahaha! Try to be smoother, Mayano! And do it more marvelously! ☆★

Marvelously? You got it! Saucy-licious maverick snowball, taking off! ♪

Eek! That's cold! But now I'm all hot! ☆ How strange and fantastic! ★ Winter is truly marvelous! ☆★

It is getting hot! I need to take my coat off. ♪ Hahaha! ☆

You two...

Oh, it's Oguri! Hi, Oguri! ♪

A marvelous day to you! ☆

Hello. What are you doing? Did you come all the way out here for a snowball fight?

No, no! If you really wanna know... we're looking for a miracle!

You are?

Yes! ♪ 'Tis the season that's most full of them! ☆ Sparkly ones, exciting ones, and especially marvelous ones! ★

Yeah! We managed to find this place using Marvey's marvelous sixth sense and my instincts. ♪

And would ya look at all the snow! It's more fun than we could wish for! ♪

Yippee! ♪

So that's it. Both your intuitions are incredible. You're right that there are lots of miracles on snowy mountains. I just saw an icicle as big as a grizzly.

Wooow! That's super awesome! And we just saw a giant sleigh that crashed down!

A sleigh! That's a must-have in winter! One of those can carry so much food! Where was it? I want to see too!

We'd be happy to show you, but are you sure?

I see a hazy purplish blue around you... Is it food? The sparkles in it look so tasty I'm getting dizzy. ☆

Tasty-looking sparkles? It can't be snow. That's not food. I got in trouble once for eating it like shaved ice...

Oh, you got scolded, huh? No, wait! What Marvey's asking is if you're in some kinda trouble!

Ah, that's right! Actually...

I see now. So you wanna be Santa? ♪ That's so sweet! ☆

But I don't know what the right present would be... I just can't imagine one, no matter how hard I think.

Hrmmm... ☆ Say, Oguri! That outfit you're wearing...

Oh, my fans gave this to me as a present. They put all this effort into it to give me an extra boost...

I can really feel their hearts in it. That's why... I have to give a present back, something only I can give.

...Oh, I think I might know what to do! ☆

Huh?

Ah, is it super sparkly and marvelous? I think we thought of the same thing! ☆★

Nice, Marvey! It really is the only option here, right? ♪

Uh... Something marvelous? What could that be? You've got to tell me!

The thing you just have to do is... you've gotta really become Santa! ☆

But... what do you mean?

Exactly what you think! ♪

Ugh, my stomach... It must be dinner time soon. That means the party's about to start!

You two! Thanks for the help! I'll try to become Santa and see what happens!

...Hey, Marvey. I've got a proposal for you.

Ah! Me too! It'd be really fun if we... follow Oguri, right? ☆

You know it, Marvey! Change of flight path! We're going after Oguri...

Hngh! I'm coooold!

Wooow... ☆ It's snowiiiing! ★

It's snowing even harder... There's normally a beautiful view of the stars here. I'm not sure how tonight will turn out though.

Whoa, look at all that snow. When did it pile up so high?

It started coming down nearly thirty minutes ago. You really lose yourself in that game of yours.

'Cause you...

What?

...Nothin'. I was just thinking how the snow's white as your hair.

Oh, don't be silly. But never mind. If it gets any worse, it'll start snowing down the whole mountain. And if that happens...

Ticket won't be able to make it up here, even if she's feeling better.

Her safety won't be guaranteed... But even if we say it's dangerous, she'll likely try to come anyway. What can I do...

Hey, just forget Ticket for a while. There's no use getting upset over stuff we can't control.

But Ticket, if she...

She isn't struggling this hard just to let a little snow stop her. I'm sure she already got better by screaming "Sickness is all in the mind!"

And I really don't wanna give this present by myself...

Anyway, aren't you the one who said she'd make a miracle happen? Don't chicken out in your beliefs now.

...I've got such wonderful friends.

Huh? How so?

Both you and Ticket always show me a completely different perspective than my own. Like just now with you, Taishin. Having you here is so reassuring.

You're never shy to tell me your opinion, and you're incredibly considerate. Are you feeling bad that I've been preparing things all by myself?

...Not really.

Oh? Then let me tell you what you were about to say earlier. " 'Cause you won't let me help at all, so all I can do is play games."

...!

Hehe, you really are kind. But some people would rather please their friends by taking care of them.

Put more explicitly, simply having you two be here is enough for me. So I may have been overenthusiastic about doing everything myself.

Hmph...

Shall we call Ticket? I'll tell her that we're all ready here, and to take her time coming.

...Like you know me, dummy.

Did you say something?

Me? No. It's just the wind outside. The snow's getting even heavier...

Ah, Oguri! Weren't you cold outside? Just hold on a little. We'll have some piping hot food ready soon!

Oh, okay... Thank you! I can't wait.

I am excited, but... this isn't good. I just... I don't have a present!

I couldn't find any reindeer, and now that I think about it, I don't even have a beard... Maybe I can't become Santa in time. I don't know...

Huh? There's no star?!

What's wrong? Did something happen?

Oh, er... It's about the star to decorate our tree. The children made it specially for tonight, so we were taking great care in carrying it over, but...

It's a blizzard out there right now. And, well, it seems the road up here has been closed.

Meaning... we have no star...

Can't we do anything?! You'd really like the star, Oguri! It's amazing!

Hmm... It's a terrible shame, but cars can't make it up here with the road closed. We'll just have to wait until tomorrow for her to see the star.

But the star's for tonight's party. I really thought it'd make Oguri feel better...

Wh-whoa there, let's not mention that.

...

Gee... Looks like our surprise fell apart... I'm sorry. But I'm sure once the party begins, the kids will feel better...

I'll go.

Huh?

I'll go... and get the star.

I'll go... and get the star.

Uh... I'm sorry, but how?

I can handle snow. Tell me where the star is, and I'll go down the mountain and get it.

Wh-what?! N-no, you don't need to go through all that trouble! We can still have the party without it!

But the kids, that star's really important to them. So we do need it for the party.

Excuse me for saying it, but you aren't known for your sense of direction... And I must admit it's far too dangerous for me to go out there with you.

I'm better at directions in the mountains than I am in the big city. I'll be fine. Be right back.

W-w-w-wait a second, please! I haven't even told you where to go!

Is everything all right? We could hear you all the way from our cabin...

Biwa Hayahide?! What are you, no, never mind! I need your help. Please stop Oguri!

Ah, I see. So that's what happened.

It's not so dangerous right now. And you know we have the strength to run on a snowy mountain.

But I'm clumsy with words, so I can't make them feel at ease... Would you explain it to them?

I'm sorry, but I cannot. I agree with your fans about this.

Wha?!

It's true that you can get through this snow if you take on a small amount of risk. However small though, a risk is still a risk... It's dangerous.

Think about it. On the off chance that you're hurt, how will your fans feel? What would they do?

I... well...

Oguri, you asked me before what I thought you should give to them.

What could make everyone happy and is also something you're capable of giving? I believe the answer already lies within you, Oguri.

We've no choice now but for me to tell you. The answer... is yourself. That's what I wanted to convey to you.

Myself?

Yes. You want to be Santa today, but that's exactly what your party-givers are trying to do for you.

Their desire is to give you all the support you need. It's as simple as that. And you, the object of their adoration, are trying to repay them in turn.

Doesn't your intention alone make the most heartwarming present? The star of the party needn't do anything reckless.

Hayahide's exactly right. We're all so thankful for the care you've shown us.

If you'll just be here with us and enjoy the party, even the children will understand. So, please...

You're right. It'd be bad to make everyone worry. I... I guess... I shouldn't...

What about you, Oguri?

Taishin?

I mean, what about what she wants to do? Oguri wants to make them happy by doing something herself. Isn't that important?

...!

So what if her intentions are good enough? Oguri doesn't just want to do enough for her fans. Sometimes you wanna give or do something... more special.

So I think we should let Oguri do what she wants. And stop telling her to just... be here.

A present... shouldn't be something that's so simple to give.

Put more explicitly, simply having you two here is enough for me. So I may have been overenthusiastic about doing everything myself.

Taishin...

Thanks, Taishin... That's right. I want to return everyone's well-wishes in... my own way.

Even if it's just one kid who's sad, I want to make them smile. I can't... back down from a challenge. I... want to do what I can.

I understand how you feel. But in our current predicament, I must insist that going out to get the star is too dangerous.

From my grasp of it, the star is quite large. Even if you were to make it down the mountain, it would be incredibly difficult to carry it back up by yourself.

Taishin and I would help... but we're inexperienced with the snowy terrain. I'm afraid we'd be more of a hindrance to you. If we had some other means...

Hm... well...

No need to worry about that. ♪

You two! ...Did you come for the party?

No, silly! We said we're looking for holiday miracles! And Marvey's radar was pinging like crazy in this direction!

Yeah! My marvelous sixth sense has brought us together again! ☆ But that's not all. ♪

We can help you with something marvelous. ☆ 'Cause it's smooth sailing to move big stuff around in that! ★

You know what that means... It's time for takeoff, Oguri! ♪

Takeoff!

...What's that? A kind of cake?

"Taking off"... is when an aircraft gains speed to lift up and into the sky. Also implied is that it maintains its ascending trajectory.

Mayano, do you mean to say you wish for Oguri to fly? But... by what means? And how does that solve our star dilemma?

Cool your jets, Hayahide! ☆ The marvelous thing we found is... a giant sleigh!

A sleigh...

Wooow! That's super awesome! And we just saw a giant sleigh that crashed down!

...Oh! The one you mentioned!

Yeah, that one! Seemed like it was still airworthy, so we pulled it on over! ☆

Aha. Your idea is to use that sleigh to haul the star back here. I'm not sure what that has to do with taking off though...

Ah! But that solves our problem. Okay, Mayano, where is it?

Wait right here! Me and Marvey will get it ready!

Hold on a moment! Do you seriously intend to do this, Oguri? Transportation issue solved or not, there's still the matter of the blizzard.

This isn't enough to assure your fans. You really should reconsider!

But... if I don't do this, I'm not being true to... the person they admire...

Wha...

My fans like me because I win in the hardest races. So how can I back down... when it really counts?

They don't cheer for me just because. They do it because I never change who I am. So I'm going to make them proud... one more time.

Oguri, you...

I'm really trying to take your feelings into account. I want nothing more than a miracle to happen and the snow to stop...

Then why don't you make a miracle happen, Hayahide?

Wh-what do you mean?

You're always thinking up a storm over how to solve problems. I bet you already figured this out... You're just not sayin' it.

I know you want to help her. So be honest and spit it out, would ya?

It's rather odd for you to be explaining things to me. But you're correct. I may have a way to raise her chance of success, but I can't...

Oh, come on! I know you can do it, so just do it! You're tellin' me you can trust Ticket but not me?!

...!

And... all of us fans here want this too! Please, Oguri! Help us get the star!

Today isn't just any old holiday party. We wanted to get you out of the slump you've been in.

But to tell the truth... Maybe some small part of us was satisfied just to watch you run.

Even satisfied to see you lose, so long as we could keep cheering for you. You've already inspired the best in us, maybe we became too content with that.

So if you say you can do it... we'll trust in you no matter what! We're your fans because you take on the biggest challenges after all!

Tell us the safest way possible to do it! Taishin believes that you can figure this out, so... we believe in you too!

Goodness, what a responsibility... But all right. Oguri, I trust that your legs are up for this?

Yes! I... Of course! My legs are why everybody likes me. I have full confidence.

Then we'll plan this fully intending to traverse deep snowfall. I need to confirm something quickly with the cabin manager.

Here I go!

Be careful, Oguri! Stay safe, okay?!

Hey, it's a message from Oguri! She says she made it to the bottom!

Ah... That's good to hear. All that remains is to secure the star and come back up the path.

Hayahide, you're so cool how you came up with that idea! ☆ There's no way she'll get lost if she follows the ropeway!

I hope she's okay... If anyone can do it, it's her.

...Mayano, Marvelous. I wish to borrow your creative powers. Can you think of any way to ease the minds of her fans?

Hold it. I... might have an idea. Hayahide, be Santa for a while.

...Pardon?

Wooow! You look simply marvelous! ☆★

Uh, are you certain? I don't appear strange like this? Ugh, I think my headpiece is falling off!

Don't worry, I put it on tight. Yeah, lookin' good. It's a good thing I helped with the design. If Ticket went with her first idea, you'd be wearing a beard right now.

But, Taishin, this...

Uh, well... It was actually supposed to be a surprise from Ticket. But it's her bad for being late.

You're always thinking about me and Ticket... never yourself. That's why she thought you'd be perfect for this... Get it?

But, you know... It's a big deal to be Santa. So maybe you could just be happy like all us fools for once, you dummy.

Thank you, Taishin... You're right. I can't deny myself the joy of receiving such a wonderful gift.

Now it's my turn to take the limelight. I'm sorry, Oguri, but... I have to steal all of your fans for a bit.

Your hair's so big and fluffy! It's just like Santa's beard! I wanna make a giant braid with it!

What?! Did someone just suggest that my head is large?! I am merely accentuating my frizzy hair for the occasion!

Run backwards now! Yeah, Santa lady! It'll be awesome!

Hah, this is going great. Everyone's so into you. Well? Don't leave your fans hanging.

Ergh! Fine, but I will only do this once! ...Please, Oguri. Come back quickly!

Phew... The cabin should be... there? Just a little farther.

It really is a big star... This sleigh is a lifesaver. And lucky for me the snow's letting up.

I'm going to make everyone happy. Just wait a little more!

Ah! I think I see Oguri coming! Oguriii! ☆

She made it back!

...

Just a little more, Oguri! ♪ Guys, should we go out to meet her?

Huff! Huff!

Oguri! You can do iiit!

I hear them! I'm almost there! Just hold on...

Huh?! The snow's giving way...

Oh no! Oguri, there's a cliff there! Back away!

(Back away?)

Oguri Cap just couldn't get ahead. She put everything she had into her strategy... Do you think she was at her limit?

Maybe... I can't believe she couldn't pull it off. But... she tried, right? Yeah, she gave it her all!

(No. I'm not going to back down again. I'm going to leap forward... and make up for what I lost!)

"Taking off"... is when an aircraft gains speed to lift up and into the sky. Also implied is that it maintains its ascending trajectory.

That's it! Time for takeoff! Hraaaagh!

Sh-she jumped!

Come on! I need to go... ALL THE WAY!

Wow, it's Santa! Oguri is Santa!

Wow... ☆ She really became Santa! Right, Marvey? Is this it?!

Yeah! It's sparkly, exciting, and absolutely marvelous! This is what we've been searching for! A miracle! ☆★

There... I... I did it!

Wow! The tree has a star! It's beautiful!

It really is an amazing star. Feels just right for a holiday spent with friends... Thank you.

Thank you too, Oguri! You were the coolest! It's like Santa really came!

Oh, really? I was so focused. I don't really remember it...

It's true... You pulled the sleigh across the sky, just like Santa! With this, you've given us another extraordinary gift.

I did? But I never found anything to give you...

You gave us an incredible moment. Seeing you soar through the air like that, I instantly recalled the excitement of first watching you race.

And now I'm certain. In your next race... you're going to show us an even greater miracle than you did today.

You're amazing, Oguri!

Oh... Thank you. But I'm the one who received a present today.

Thank you all for coming here for me... Thank you so much. All your encouragement and support makes me stronger. So...

I promise to give you that miracle in my next race. Keep believing in me... And happy holidays!

Happy holidays!

I really should speak with Oguri about her reckless behavior... Though I suppose everything ended happily.

Well, yeah. And you were finally relieved from Santa duty.

I think our work is done. Let's go back.

Wait, Taishin. I actually helped create a miracle, as you requested. Do you have anything to say?

...Don't get all full of yourself, dummy.

Heh... Now who's not being honest? Well, you're right. Our role here is done, so...

Wait, wait, wait! The miracle isn't over yet! Look outside, everyone! ♪

Whoa... It's so pretty. We could barely see in front of us before.

Say hello, starry sky! ☆ Oguri blew away all the storm clouds with that jump! ★

No... It wasn't me. It's because you all wished for a miracle.

Hayahide, Taishin, Mayano, Marvelous... I want to thank all of you. Now let's enjoy the party together!

There! ☆ It's perfect now! ♪ Come look, everybody!

Whoooa! We're eating outside?! It's so cold!

Don't worry! We'll get warmed up plenty when we have our snowball fight! ☆ Everyone who's playing, this way! ♪

Eat up! The fans made it all... It's really good. I recommend the stew. I'm on my thirtieth bowl now.

Hahaha! That's too much, Oguri! ☆ But keep eating more and more! ★ Into the black hole it goes! ☆★

We knew we had to make plenty since Oguri was coming! Have as much as you want, everyone!

That's great, but... why do I have to dress up like Santa too? How many outfits did Mayano and Marvelous bring? And what are they even doing on this mountain?

Best not to worry about it. You do look good as Santa. You're simply adorable.

Wha?! That's it, I'm taking this off!

Geez, Hayahide. I don't know if it's the holiday spirit or what, but you do realize you sound like a weird old man, right?

How unflattering... Why don't you put that Santa outfit back on to brighten your spirits? I want to send Ticket a picture of us.

Seeing as how she didn't make it in time...

I wouldn't say so just yet. Listen, you hear that? Those annoying footsteps...

...!

...!

I do hear it. Hah... It seems the miracles keep coming.

Ahhh, that was best! I'm so glad everyone got to have their party, Marvey. ♪

Yeah! ☆ We even got to see the big star! And just when I thought the miracles were done...

Oguri's big takeoff blew me away! ☆ My heart's filled to bursting! ★ Just like my stomach! ☆

Yeah, and did you see the look on her fans' faces? It was like they were lost in a dream... Totally entranced by her!

One time I did this ad, with these super cool actors, right? And their fans had the exact same look.

I still have this feeling though... I want us to put a marvelous smile on everyone's faces too. ☆

So what do you think? ☆ Should... Should we do it too?

Oooh! That's genius, Marvey! ♪ Totally, let's do it! ☆

It'll be so exciting and dreamy and... sparkly! Let's gather a bunch of presents to give to all the good kids!

Just like the real Santa! ♪

Oh, are you going outside, Oguri?

Yeah, I want to see the stars.

Ah, of course! Take care not to catch a cold!

Ahh... This is nice. The stars are shining both down here and up there.

Tonight was really fun. I got to know how everyone feels...

(I learned something, why I was so happy during the holidays when I was little. Because I got to make Santa happy by winning.)

You gave us an incredible moment. Seeing you soar through the air like that, I instantly recalled the excitement of first watching you race.

And now I'm certain. In your next race... you're going to show us an even greater miracle than you did today.

You're amazing, Oguri!

There's a way I can thank everyone for today. I finally... thought of the best present to give them...

A miracle.

There! Oguri's going up! She's going, she's going! Oguri Cap is in the lead!

(I want to wow them with my racing... I want to delight them... excite them! That's the present that only I can give!)

(Watch me... I'm Oguri Cap! And I'm going to make another miracle happen!)

Haaaaaagh!