Uma Musume: Pretty Derby story · Story events

Racing Hearts Beauty in Bloom

8 scenes, 402 lines

1. Episode 1

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Racewear, they are dreams made manifest, a racer's constant companion, and a symbol of admiration for many.

Amidst the cool touch of the early summer breeze, Umamusume gear up to partake in a competition to acquire a unique set of racewear.

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Hehe. ♪ I'm glad to see such a large gathering of très bien diamonds in the rough this year too!

Which of you lovelies will have the honor of adorning yourself in my wedding dress-inspired racewear, I wonder?

Now! Without further ado, let us commence the Beauty Dream Cup model audition! Show me your brilliance! ☆

Participant A

What?! I didn't hear anything about this!

Participant B

I have to do my best... This is my chance to get a set of racewear all my own!

A few days earlier...

Mayano Top Gun

Awww, I wish I could go to Paris!

Hishi Akebono

Me, too! ♪ I'd love to sample all the delicious treats there, like the cakes and macarons!

Mayano Top Gun

Desserts are great and all... But I'm more interested in the races! Wouldn't you guys like to enter the Beauty Dream Cup?

Kawakami Princess

Of course! There isn't an Umamusume alive who wouldn't want to run in the race that unveils Beauty Anshinzawa's newest works! ♪

All her designs are top-tier, there's no one in the fashion capital of Paris who hasn't heard of her genius! They say her hands are blessed by the goddess of beauty!

Imagine being able to run as one of her fashion models! The Umamusume in Paris are so lucky!

Umamusume A

Guys, guys! Turn on the TV THIS INSTANT!

Reporter A

...Ms. Beauty, is it true that you're going to be relocating to Japan?

Beauty Anshinzawa

Yes. Something stirred in me after hearing my sister talk about our hometown. I just know there are unpolished gems waiting for me to turn them into diamonds!

Reporter A

Is that why you decided to host the Beauty Dream Cup and its auditions in Japan starting from this year?

Beauty Anshinzawa

Correct. ♪ The entry requirements are the same as they were in Paris. As long as they spark my interest, anyone can enter regardless of their accomplishments or debut status. ☆

And now for a message to the Umamusume beauties of Japan, I can't wait to see your gorgeous faces at the auditions! I'll be waitiiing! ♪

Director Akikawa

Announcement! This is regarding the URA-authorized Beauty Dream Cup event usually held in Paris each year!

Henceforth, the event will be held in Japan, following the relocation of the event organizer, Beauty Anshinzawa.

Furthermore, the audition to decide the muses and models for her outfits will also be held in Japan.

The URA would like to encourage students to participate and further their growth as Umamusume!

I, too, hope you will all take this chance to expand your horizons! Good luck!

Hishi Akebono

I wasn't expecting this to become such a big deal... Are you two going to enter the audition?

Mayano Top Gun

Yeah! After all, the concept for Beauty Anshinzawa's racewear design is bridal wear!

Nothing can make a grown-up lady shine brighter than a wedding dress! I've just gotta get my hands on an outfit like that!

Kawakami Princess

Me too! As one who aspires to become a princess with both beauty and strength, I can't miss the chance to get such a dress and become a muse!

Besides, if I happen to run into a prince in the future, it'll be much easier to catch him if I get used to running in a dress now!

Hishi Akebono

Ahaha! You two sure are fired up for this. I'll have to give it my all too!

It would be so buono if we could all run in wedding dresses together! ♪

Mejiro Dober

The Beauty Dream Cup...

(If I become a muse, maybe it'll help me gain a little more confidence in myself...)

(Perhaps then I'll be able to run even when there are a lot of people watching me.)

But...

Air Groove

What's the matter, Dober? Are you thinking about the audition?

Mejiro Dober

Air Groove... Yes... I just can't muster up the courage to enter.

I can't help but feel I'm not worthy of being called an "Umamusume beauty."

Air Groove

I see. But beauty is in the eye of the beholder, is it not? Rather than worrying so much, why not simply apply and let the designer decide?

Mejiro Dober

You're right. Logically speaking, I know that's the best thing to do, but I...

Air Groove

If you don't believe in yourself, then believe in me. At the very least, I think you're an Umamusume deserving of recognition.

Mejiro Dober

Air Groove...

Air Groove

Gracious. The whole school is in an uproar over this audition.

Hm? It's Mother...

Air Groove's Mother

Hello, Air Groove! I saw Beauty Anshinzawa's press conference!

Naturally, you'll be applying for the audition, right? I'll be your biggest cheerleader!

Air Groove's Mother

Oh, this makes me think of when you were younger. Do you remember what you said when you saw me in my racewear?

You said you wanted to be just like me, and that when you grew up, you were going to get a first-rate designer to create your very own racewear!

Apparently, Beauty Anshinzawa was an apprentice of the great designer who created my outfit, you know! Oh, this must be destiny! ♪

Air Groove

She sounded so delighted, there was no way I could tell her I wasn't planning to audition...

If I become a muse, my popularity will rise and bring me closer to my goal of becoming the Empress... I just have to tell myself that's what it's for...

2. Episode 2

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Mayano Top Gun

Oh nooo, I'm so scared! The results for the initial screening will be out soon!

Kawakami Princess

C-c-calm down! At times like this, you should just imagine you're a princess! And a princess never fails!

Air Groove

Goodness, you two... Panicking isn't going to change the results.

Hishi Akebono

She's right. We have to stay in buono, buono spirits! ♪ Why don't we have something sweet to calm us down?

Mejiro Dober

Oh, I think the results have arrived.

Mayano Top Gun

Let's open them on the count of three, everyone! One... two...

Hishi Akebono

Yay, we did it! We all passed the screening! ♪

Air Groove

That just leaves the audition. Its details are kept secret each year, so it'll be difficult to prepare for.

Mayano Top Gun

Yeah, it just says, "The meeting location is Beauty Island. Please come wearing a tracksuit!" What're we supposed to do with just that?

Kawakami Princess

Beauty Island? If my princess intuition is on the mark, it must be a high-class holiday resort! ♪

There will be a fabulous castle-like hotel, a private beach for VIPs, and maybe the chance to meet an incognito prince... It's going to be amazing!

Mejiro Dober

...I don't think there'll be any princes at the audition. Probably not, anyway.

Air Groove's Mother

Oh! You passed the initial screening?! Congratulations!

I expected no less from my wonderful daughter. ♪ I just know you'll pass the audition with flying colors too!

Air Groove

Thank you, Mother. Also, about the thing I asked for...

Air Groove's Mother

You mean the photo of me in my racewear? Of course I still have it! I'll send it to you after I hang up. ♪

Air Groove

Ah, yes, it's exactly how I remember it. It sure takes me back.

Young Air Groove

Wow! Your racewear for the Japanese Oaks is so pretty, Mother!

It's so sparkly and dazzling, just like a wedding dress!

Air Groove's Mother

Hehe. ♪ It's a one-of-a-kind outfit created for me by a first-rate designer!

This magical outfit makes me the star of every race and concert I'm in. I mesmerize everyone who sees me! ♪

If you follow in my footsteps, there might come a time when you wear an outfit that's just as wonderful.

Young Air Groove

Really?! Then when I grow up...

Mejiro Dober

Ah... Air Groove!

Air Groove

Oh, Dober... What's the matter?

Mejiro Dober

...Um, I just wanted to say thank you again!

I was only able to enter the audition because you pushed me to do it.

Air Groove

You don't need to thank me. I just told you the truth... that you're worthy of recognition.

Mejiro Dober

That may be so, but thank you anyway.

Air Groove

We'll be rivals at the audition, so don't expect me to go easy on you.

Mejiro Dober

I won't!

And so, on the day of the audition...

Mayano Top Gun

Whaaa?! Beauty Island isn't a resort?!

Kawakami Princess

I never would've expected this! I wonder if this means Ms. Beauty's more focused on a candidate's spirit than their charisma.

Hishi Akebono

We'll be fine! Every one of you is super skilled and spirited, so I'm sure we'll all do amazingly! ♪

Mejiro Dober

What's that sound? Is that a helicopter?

Beauty Anshinzawa

Bonjour! ☆ I'm the world-famous racewear designer, Beauty Anshinzawa! ♪

Participants

Aaah! It's really her!

Beauty Anshinzawa

Hehe. ♪ Merci beaucoup for the warm welcome! Now, let me explain what your task is.

To me, an Umamusume encountering her racewear is like a date with destiny, and their bond is like an engagement!

That's why the outfits I create are aaall modeled after wedding dresses. ♪

What do you think of when you hear the word "wedding"? Why, a chapel of course!

Your challenge today will be a game of speed and survival. You must make it to that chapel across the way before anyone else. ♪

Those who can overcome the challenge while radiating beauty will be rewarded with the chance to tell me what racewear means to them with a beautiful proposal!

You pass if your vow sparks something within me! Those selected will be the muses who will run in the unveiling race to showcase my designs.

While my job is to create racewear for my muses, it's my muses' job to showcase the beauty of my creations during the race! ♪

Mayano Top Gun

Copy that! ☆ I don't really understand what's going on, but we just gotta reach that chapel up there, right?

Air Groove

(Proposal aside, it's not going to be easy to traverse this wild terrain...)

Beauty Anshinzawa

Now! Without further ado, let us commence the Beauty Dream Cup model audition! Show me your brilliance! ☆

Participant A

Eeeek! What's this giant boulder doing here?!

Participant B

Aaah! Get away from me!

Participant C

This is impossible! I'm going home!

Beauty Anshinzawa

Wow! Everyone is doing their best to survive this ordeal! ♪

I wonder what kind of beauty I'll be blessed with this year? ...Hehe, I can't wait to see. ☆

3. Episode 3

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Mayano Top Gun

Ehehe! Looks like I'll be first to the finish line. ☆

Air Groove

Don't be so sure! I'm right on your tail!

Mayano Top Gun

Grrr! I won't lose!

Mejiro Dober

Pant... pant... pant... Air Groove...

Ngh! I've completely lost sight of her!

Kawakami Princess

Oh, Dober! You're just the person I wanted to see!

Mejiro Dober

Kawakami?

Kawakami Princess

I found a potential shortcut, but there's a huge boulder blocking the path!

If you'd like, why don't we work together? The two of us could probably hurl the boulder into oblivion and take the lead, just like that!

Mejiro Dober

H-hurl? A boulder?

Kawakami Princess

Indeed. ♪ I'm sure we can do it with our combined strength... My princess instincts are telling me so!

Mejiro Dober

(What should I do? If what Kawakami says is true, I might be able to catch up with Air Groove.)

(Even if I stay on this path, I won't be able to close the gap between us... I need to do something!)

All right. Let's do it.

Kawakami Princess

Thank you! ♪ Now... let's get to it!

Okay, push on three! One, two, three!

Out of our WAAAY!

We did it! Alone, we may be lacking, but with the power of teamwork, no obstacle can stand in our way!

Mejiro Dober

Erm... Did you really need me here?

Kawakami Princess

Of course! Come, let's proceed! ♪

Oh dear, a dead end? There's no way we can hurl an entire cliff out of our way.

Mejiro Dober

What's with that signboard? "The road shall not open for those who lack beauty"?

Kawakami Princess

W-weird... Is it a riddle?

Mejiro Dober

There's no doubt Ms. Beauty put it here, but I have no idea what it means...

Kawakami Princess

Nnngh, neither do I! Let's take a break before my brain short-circuits!

By the way... Why did you decide to audition, Dober?

Naturally, I signed up in order to get closer to becoming the ideal princess.

Mejiro Dober

Getting closer to an ideal... Maybe I did it for a similar reason.

I get nervous and can't run my best when people are watching me...

So I thought becoming a muse might boost my confidence and help me grow a little.

But I haven't changed at all. I can't even catch up with Air Groove.

Kawakami Princess

Hmmm! I don't know about that!

Just stepping out of your comfort zone and taking on this audition means you've already started to grow.

The most important thing is the desire to improve yourself. It's all about working toward becoming your ideal self!

Mejiro Dober

Kawakami...

Kawakami Princess

I want to become a princess even a world-class designer will acknowledge...

And you've got the same look in your eyes. I can see that you have an ideal version of yourself that you want to be. That's why I asked you to help me.

Mejiro Dober

I... see.

Kawakami Princess

If you're ever stuck in a rut, I'm certain we can push through it together with guts and determination, just like we did with that boulder!

I'll always be happy to lend you a hand. ♪

Mejiro Dober

Hehe, that's reassuring. Thank you, Kawakami.

(The only thing I need to focus on is moving forward. That way I can become the person I want to be, just like Kawakami is doing.)

Kawakami Princess

Ooh, someone's fired up! ♪ Okay, now we just have to solve the riddle on this signboard...

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UWAAAUGH!

Kawakami Princess

Wh-what was that?!

Mejiro Dober

It came from the direction of the stream... Let's go!

Air Groove

Gasp!

Urgh... Where am I?

Mejiro Dober

Air Groove?! Did she fall from that waterfall?!

Kawakami Princess

What in the world is going on?!

4. Episode 4

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Air Groove

Achoo! I can't believe she dropped me into a waterfall...

Kawakami Princess

Who would do such a thing? I'll personally knock the snot out of that dastardly villain!

Mejiro Dober

You were so far ahead of us. What on earth happened?

Air Groove

Sigh... It upsets me to even think of it, but...

Here's the chapel... This must be the finish line.

Beauty Anshinzawa

Oh my, my, my! You're the first to finish the race!

Air Groove

Me? But wasn't Mayano ahead of...

Never mind. If I'm the first to finish, that means I can make my proposal, correct?

Beauty Anshinzawa

Oh? Did you think that merely arriving here the fastest would give you the right to propose?

A rigorous trial to overcome! The beauty of a proposal made after surviving it all!

What matters is whether your journey sparks my beauty sensors to life! ♪

Although you are an exemplary student, Air Groove, you are still lacking oomph.

Crossing the finish line with such a cool expression won't generate any heat! You have to show me some fiery passion!

Air Groove

So... you're saying I'm not worthy of be your muse?

Beauty Anshinzawa

Hm... Let's just say you're not there yet!

Long ago, your mother showed my master a beauty so wondrous, it inspired them to craft a special set of racewear for her.

During my apprenticeship, they shared your mother's story with me while showing off a photo of her wearing that racewear.

She looked so powerful and dignified, and she drew everyone's attention just by standing there.

It was so beautiful... I made a solemn vow then and there to one day create racewear just like the one your mother wore.

But even though you're her daughter, you're simply no good! You are not fit for me nor the racewear as you are now.

I understand you are aiming to be the Empress, but it seems you only see your racewear and this audition as mere stepping stones on your journey.

And so, for you, my dear Air Groove... Enjoooy! ☆ Here comes the Beauty Aqua Slide!

Air Groove

Wha?! The floor's...

Beauty Anshinzawa

Make sure to show me your true beauty the next time we meet! ♪

Air Groove

...!

UWAAAUGH!

It seems that "Aqua Slide" was connected to this waterfall.

Kawakami Princess

Oooh, what a shame! Even if you wanted to take revenge, it's not like you could beat her up or anything!

Air Groove

Beat her up? No, I don't need to do that. The next time we meet, I'm going to make her acknowledge me. That's how I'll exact my revenge.

Hm, so this is the cliff and signboard you were talking about.

"The road shall not open for those who lack beauty." I suppose I have... some inkling as to what this means.

Air Groove

I don't know what "beauty" is supposed to mean in this case, but it's probably saying we need to climb this cliff.

It's an entirely outrageous command, but if that woman is the one who put this here, it's just par for the course.

Mejiro Dober

In that case, I'm going to climb up!

If it helps me become a muse, I'll scale any walls that stand in my way!

This is what you meant when you were talking about working toward becoming your ideal self, right, Kawakami?

Kawakami Princess

Dober... Yes, that's right!

Mejiro Dober

I want to better myself, and I need that racewear to gain the strength to change!

Even if I don't have confidence right now, I've decided to stay resolute and pour everything I have into this!

Kawakami Princess

That's the spirit! Now all you need is determination and guts!

All right, I'd better get started too. ♪ When it comes to dreams, no one can beat this strength of mine!

Air Groove

...

Hm... A strong resolution and the passion to back it up... Those certainly are beautiful things.

"The road shall not open for those who lack beauty." ...There may be a path for me after all.

(After talking to Ms. Beauty, the admiration I held as a child toward my mother and her racewear has grown even stronger...)

Even now, that admiration, these beautiful feelings of mine, remains in my heart.

I'm right behind you, Dober, Kawakami!

Mejiro Dober

Air Groove?!

Kawakami Princess

Now we're talking! ♪ Let's pummel Beauty with all our hopes and dreams once we reach her at the top of the cliff!

5. Episode 5

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The Three

RAAAAAH!

Air Groove

Hmph! You're not half bad!

Mejiro Dober

I could say the same thing! I'm not giving up the next foothold to you, though!

Kawakami Princess

Don't you two dare forget about me! LET'S GOOO!

The three Umamusume throw themselves into ascending the cliff, their sights set on the chapel.

All for the sake of proving their passion...

Air Groove

(I'm lacking oomph, huh? I'll show you oomph!)

Beauty Anshinzawa

Wow, wow, wooow! Just when I thought I heard the pitter-patter of pretty little footsteps, three lovely gems show up at my doorstep! ♪

Air Groove

Huff, huff... I'm not gonna let you turn me away this time!

Beauty Anshinzawa

...Oh my. ♪

The time has come for you all to propose.

But as a penalty, you must go last, Air Groove. ☆ Understood?

Air Groove

Ngh... Understood.

Beauty Anshinzawa

First up is Kawakami Princess. Tell me, what does racewear mean to you? ☆

Kawakami Princess

Y-yes, ma'am!

To me, racewear represents my ideal self... It is the proof of my vow to become a princess with both elegance and dignity.

In order to become a lady worthy of exquisite attire and to be discovered by my very own Prince Charming one day...

I vow to continue walking side by side with my racewear, no matter how challenging the path may be!

Beauty Anshinzawa

...Hmmm, very good! ♪ What a lovely vow, my dear!

Next, Mejiro Dober. Let's hear your beautiful vow! ☆

Mejiro Dober

Y-yes, ma'am!

I don't have a clear dream like Kawakami... but I do want to become a better version of myself.

I want to be proud of myself and run my races with confidence. I want to be able to do my very best against every opponent I meet.

I want to become an undefeatable Umamusume who can stand against even my role models and other Mejiro members, and for that, I need my own racewear!

Beauty Anshinzawa

Hm?

Mejiro Dober

To me, my racewear is an essential presence that supports and propels me forward, lacking in confidence as I am.

I may still be inexperienced, but I want to walk hand in hand with my racewear, so I can bloom into my full potential one day!

Sorry... That was more of a wish than a vow.

Beauty Anshinzawa

Hehe, I don't mind at all! ♪ I accept your unique proposal!

Now, last but not least...

Young Air Groove

Then when I grow up, I'm going to be like you and get a first-rate designer to create my very own racewear!

I'll wear a racing costume like yours and become a beautiful and amazing Umamusume just like you, Mother!

Air Groove's Mother

It makes me so happy to hear you say that. ♪ In that case, I have to cheer you on with all my might!

Air Groove

To me, racewear represents admiration. It is a symbol of what I strive to become.

Ever since I was a child, I've desired to become as beautiful as my mother, and that desire has not waned.

One day, I will don a set of racewear just as beautiful as hers and become the Empress who embodies the ideal Umamusume. And to make that future a reality...

I vow to continue being someone worthy of her racewear... I swear to pave the path we'll walk together with honor and glory.

Beauty Anshinzawa

...Hehe. ♪ A wonderful fire has lit up in your eyes. ☆

Now, it's time to announce the results of the audition...

Kawakami Princess, Mejiro Dober, and Air Groove...

You all pass!

The Three

...!

Mejiro Dober

I did it... I was chosen to be a muse!

Beauty Anshinzawa

Oui! Félicitations, everyone! ♪ Please allow me to amend what I said before, Air Groove.

Your beauty is most splendid. ♪ My fountain of inspiration is positively overflowing! ☆

Air Groove

I'm looking forward to seeing what you'll create. I'm sure our outfits will be on equal footing with your master's work.

Beauty Anshinzawa

Quite right! You'd better be prepared for them. ☆

Kawakami Princess

By the way, Ms. Beauty, have you seen Mayano? She should've been the first one to get here.

Beauty Anshinzawa

Hm? You girls are the only ones to have reached the chapel so far.

Mayano Top Gun, right? I wonder what she is up to right now? Hehe. ♪

6. Episode 6

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Kawakami Princess

Neither Mayano nor Akebono have arrived yet...

Mejiro Dober

They haven't retired from the race either... I wonder if something happened to them.

Air Groove

Wait... Don't tell me you used the slide on...

Beauty Anshinzawa

Non non! I certainly did not, Air Groove!

Right now, those two are discovering their own beauty... It's nothing more than that. ♪

Several hours earlier...

Mayano Top Gun

One, two! One, two!

Air Groove's stopped chasing after me, so I must really be in the lead!

Once I get my very own wedding dress, everyone's gonna swoon over me! ♪

Handsome Guy

What beauty! I've never seen such a captivating Umamusume before!

Sexy Lady

Such beauty, such grace... I wish I could be like yooouuu! ♪

Popular Umamusume

Uh-huh! No one has more mature charm than Mayano Top Gun, that's for sure!

Mayano Top Gun

Ooh! I'm such a catch! ♪

...Just kidding! I'd better hurry to the goal if I want to make my dream come true!

Eek! What's with the suspension bridge?

If I were to fall from this height, I'd be in a world of pain...

But I have to cross it! I've gotta be brave and charming like real, grown-up women are!

Hup! Hah!

Ehehe. ♪ This is kinda fun now that I've gotten used to it! It's just like an obstacle course!

All right! Time to take off and soar all the way to the chapel! ☆

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...YAAA!

MAYAAA!

Mayano Top Gun

Huh? That voice... Bono?

I thought I heard her voice, but I don't see her... Bono! Where are you?

Hishi Akebono

Down here! Below the bridge!

Mayano Top Gun

Below? Wait, are you on the cliff?!

Hishi Akebono

Ow, ow, ow. Thank goodness you noticed me.

Mayano Top Gun

Oh no, Bono! What are you doing down there?

Hishi Akebono

I slipped and twisted my ankle... I was sure I'd be able to just climb right back up, but...

Maya, when you get to the chapel, could you get them to send a medical team over?

Mayano Top Gun

Huh? But if I do that you'll...

Hishi Akebono

Yeah... I'll have to retire from the race.

But there's no way around it. I can't possibly reach the goal like this.

Beauty Anshinzawa

Ring-a-ding-dong. ☆ I have a halftime announcement for my beautiful gemstones out there. ♪

At present, Mayano Top Gun is closest to the finish line, with Air Groove following close behind!

I hope you're all going to make a très bien effort not to lose to the two of them! Adieu. ♪

Mayano Top Gun

I'm in the lead...

Hishi Akebono

That's amazing, Maya! At this rate, you'll be made a muse for sure!

So... you can't stop now, right?

Mayano Top Gun

But, but... Bono!

Hishi Akebono

Don't worry about me. I'll be fine!

But I'll be extra buono if you become a muse for the two of us. ♪

Mayano Top Gun

(If I reach the chapel first, Ms. Beauty will definitely acknowledge me. I'll be able to wear a wedding dress and get closer to becoming a real lady.)

(But Bono's aiming for the same thing...)

(I bet she wants to become a muse and wear a wedding dress too...)

Hishi Akebono

Ahaha! You two sure are fired up for this. I'll have to give it my all too!

It would be so buono if we could all run in wedding dresses together! ♪

Mayano Top Gun

(Ohhh! I don't know what to do!)

7. Episode 7

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Hishi Akebono

I wonder if Maya's reached the chapel by now?

I'm sure Air Groove, Dober, Kawakami, and everyone else will pass the audition.

...Yeah! It'll be super buono to be able to see everyone in their dresses!

You know, when I was younger, I wanted to be that biiig hot pot they always make for sumo wrestlers, chanko.

Eating delicious food makes people happy, and I really liked the thought of seeing everyone full of joy.

Plus, eating chanko makes you big and strong! And what's more buono than being strong and happy? ♪

Mayano Top Gun

Awww, that's so like you, Bono. ♪

Wait... Then why did you decide to enter Tracen Academy? Does it have something to do with hot pot?

Hishi Akebono

Not at all. I gave up on my chanko dream. I mean, if I'm the hot pot, I wouldn't get to have any myself!

As long as I'm buono and everyone else is buono, then it's all good! That's why I came here. ♪

Don't you think races are kinda like chanko? They both put smiles on people's faces and help you grow stronger along with your friends. ♪

It's okay... I'm fine. Everything's buono, buono!

Mayano Top Gun

No, it's not!

Hishi Akebono

Maya! What are you doing here?

You have to hurry back! You won't be able to finish in first place if you don't!

Mayano Top Gun

No! I've made up my mind! We're going to get to the chapel together!

Don't you remember how you said it'd be buono if we all got our own dresses?

If you don't pass this audition, it won't be buono at all!

Hishi Akebono

A-are you sure? Is it... really okay for me to keep trying?

Mayano Top Gun

Of course!

Are you okay? Should we rest for a bit?

Hishi Akebono

No, it's fine. I don't want to be a burden on you.

Mayano Top Gun

Don't say that! It's not good to push yourself!

Let's take a break when we reach that river over there. You copy?

Hishi Akebono

Urgh... Copy that...

Maya... I'm sorry for causing so much trouble for you.

If we don't reach the goal quickly, we'll lose the chance to wear Ms. Beauty's racewear, yet here I am, dragging us both down...

Mayano Top Gun

Heeey, stop that! You haven't caused me any trouble!

I mean, I do want that racewear. A grown-up outfit like that would really make me shine.

But if I abandoned you here, I wouldn't be fit to wear a such a twinkly outfit!

I view being a mature, sophisticated woman the same way you see races!

It's not enough if I'm the only one happy, I want everyone to be happy and twinkle like the sun!

Hishi Akebono

Maya...

(The truth is, I was so upset... I really didn't want to retire from the race.)

(I wanted to compete in the audition, become a muse, and race in a wedding dress with everyone else.)

Thank you, Maya.

Mayano Top Gun

You're welcome! Let's become muses together, Bono!

Kawakami Princess

Neither of them have arrived yet.

Mejiro Dober

We should probably send out a search and rescue team soon...

Hishi Akebono

Buono, buono!

Mayano Top Gun

Buono, buono! ☆

Ehehe, we made it! ♪ The main character always arrives last!

Kawakami Princess

What are you talking about? Do you have any idea how worried we were?!

Air Groove

Ms. Beauty is waiting for you in the chapel. Go on and tell her your true feelings!

Hishi Akebono

Oookay! ♪ Ready, Maya?

Mayano Top Gun

Ready! Let's take off towards Beauty! ☆

8. Episode 8

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Beauty Anshinzawa

TRÈS BIEEEN! I'm so glad you both finally made it here!

I've been using my drones to observe your exquisite display of beauty from afar.

Hishi Akebono

Oh my! Really?!

Mayano Top Gun

Thank you... I think?

Beauty Anshinzawa

Ahem! But things are not over just yet. I still have to witness your proposal! Make your vows!

Let's start with you, Hishi Akebono!

Hishi Akebono

Well... To me, a racer's outfit is a treat you get as a reward.

It's a special kind of buono you can only receive after giving it your all and prevailing over a challenge.

Beauty Anshinzawa

...Oh?

Hishi Akebono

Running a race with friends while wearing your racewear should be just as fun as enjoying snack time with everyone.

That's why I vow to get a special racewear outfit along with everyone and run lots of buono races together! ♪

Beauty Anshinzawa

You don't want an outfit just for yourself, but for everyone? For someone who seems so carefree, you have unexpectedly big ambitions!

Hishi Akebono

Ehehe. My mom did always say "the bigger, the better." ♪

Beauty Anshinzawa

Indeed! I couldn't agree more! ♪ Okay, next up is Mayano Top Gun!

Mayano Top Gun

I wanna grow up to be a strong, mature woman!

Up until now, I always thought I wanted to run an amazing race in a beautiful outfit in order to become a twinkly lady...

But after this audition... I know that's not what I want.

What I truly want is to become someone who not only makes myself shine, but others as well!

So I'll need my racewear to help make me twinkly so I can make others twinkly too!

I vow to become an Umamusume worthy of my racewear!

Beauty Anshinzawa

Hehe. ♪ What a beautiful proposal! ☆

Hishi Akebono and Mayano Top Gun, naturally, the results of your audition are...

The curtains fall on the exciting audition, and the day of the Beauty Dream Cup finally arrives...

The successful candidates of the audition are garbed in their new racewear, awaiting the start of the race.

Beauty Anshinzawa

Well, what do you think of the dresses that I specifically designed for you?

Kawakami Princess

They're incredible! I feel like a real-life princess!

Hishi Akebono

Wow! It's so fluffy and yummy-looking! It's such a buono dress. ♪

Mejiro Dober

I love it, but... is it really okay for me to receive such a wonderful garment?

Kawakami Princess

You're planning to become worthy of it, right? If it ever seems like it might get taken from you, you gotta cling on to it with your dying breath!

Mejiro Dober

Haha... Yes, you're right. I should wear this with strong conviction... or at least, I should try.

Air Groove

Well said, Dober. I couldn't agree more.

(This dress is truly the work of a first-rate designer. It's similar to my mother's racewear but unique in its own way. What remarkable craftsmanship.)

Mayano Top Gun

Ms. Beauty, your dress design and hairstyling for me are out of this world! ♪ It feels like I've evolved into a real woman! ☆

Beauty Anshinzawa

Hehe! Thank you for the lovely praise. ☆ Okay, ladies! It's time to go!

A runway fit for my beautiful muses and the très bien racewear I designed awaits...

Come now! To the stage of the Beauty Dream Cup!

Event Caster

Our racers, clad in new racewear designed by the great Beauty Anshinzawa, are off to a flying start!

Event Commentator

Each dress truly is remarkable in its own way! As for our racers, they're all exceptional Umamusume who managed to pass a rigorous audition process.

Event Caster

Oh! Mayano Top Gun suddenly surges into the lead!

But Air Groove is hot on her heels! And trailing just behind them...

Event Commentator

Mejiro Dober, Kawakami Princess, and Hishi Akebono are in hot pursuit!

Mayano Top Gun

Everyone's attention is on me! ☆ They're all totally charmed by my dazzling racing figure. ♪

Air Groove

Even though this is just an exhibition race, my goal is still the same, to show the audience my best and cross the finish line first!

Mejiro Dober

(Air Groove's mother has come to watch, so it's no wonder she's fired up... Even so, I don't intend to lose!)

Kawakami Princess

I'm going to rip through the finish line, and no one can stop me! Keep your eyes on me, my future Prince Charming!

Hishi Akebono

Racing is so much fun! It's so buono, buono! ♪

Beauty Anshinzawa

(Hehe. Every single one of them is blindingly dazzling! Ah, this is exactly why I can never get enough of this job!)

You're all stunning beauties, my dears!