The Promised Hour: Silks & Three Riddles

A striking black that can't be colored over by someone else... Curren, your dress really makes your cuteness shine.

You think so? Thanks! ♪ You're pretty cute yourself, Fine!

You know, I've been really looking forward to this unveiling race. I can't wait to show everyone the new Curren, the cutest in the universe!

Well, you'll have to best me to do that! After all, in this wedding dress, I have no choice but to give it my all!

Ms. Beauty, please tell us more about this year's Beauty Dream Cup in Japan!

I'm very excited to meet some new lovely gems! And stay tuned to see some absolutely stunning wedding dress racewear again this year!

Ms. Beauty, am I right to assume that you've prepared another elaborate audition to select the models that'll wear your racewear and run in the unveiling race?

Doing the same audition every year would be rather dull, wouldn't it? A muse is someone who can display brilliance even in the face of unfamiliar challenges. ♪

That is why... this year, I'll have all my muse candidates take on a team-based riddle audition!

The theme is, "Those who strive for beauty must also possess intellect"! I eagerly await the participation of undiscovered diamonds! ♪

Hey, wanna join my team? I just have to get my hands on one of Beauty Anshinzawa's latest dresses!

You betcha! We promised each other we'd both become muses, and that's what we're gonna do!

Why, everyone is in a right uproar! It appears the audition has fully captured the attention of all.

I suppose that makes sense. Surely racers themselves would put a lot of thought into what they wear on the track.

Yes, indeed. Still, how should I put it? Everyone's enthusiasm is far beyond what I had expected.

(Their fervor... It feels as if this means more to them than a simple article of clothing...)

Ah, it's Fine! You got some time right now?

Greetings, Curren. Is it about the audition, perhaps?

Hehe, you know me too well, Fine. That's right, I'm recruiting team members for the audition!

How about it, Fine? The rules say you need five to enter, and I've got an open spot if you're interested.

In truth, I only intended to spectate... but would you mind if I asked you a question?

Why do you wish to enter the audition? Is your goal the racewear? Or perhaps you aspire to be a model?

I'm entering so I can win myself Beauty Anshinzawa's wedding dress racewear. With that on, I'll definitely be the cutest in the universe!

(So it's the racewear that drives her actions...)

By the way, Curren, you're planning to go seek out more members, right? Would you mind if I accompanied you?

I appreciate the offer. To tell you the truth, I'd been looking to acquire Ms. Beauty's racewear as well.

From what I've heard, her racewear's functionality and performance are top-class, to say nothing of her dazzling designs.

Getting that racewear will surely help prolong my running career... I've decided, I'll work with you to pass the audition!

H-huh? You want us to join your team? But... I'll probably just mess things up for everyone...

Why's that? Come on, let's take on that audition together! Just think of Ms. Beauty's racewear, twinkly and sooo cute!

Rice, didn't you say you've always looked up to these mewsies?

Th-that's right. When I was little, I saw the Beauty Dream Cup on TV once...

And everyone watching the muses run in their wedding dresses looked so happy.

I remember thinking how nice it was, and from then on, I watched the cup every year. I even hoped that one day I'd get the chance to be a muse, too...

Then what're you waiting for?! I wanna run in the Beauty Dream Cup with you, Rice!

I bet it'd be a tooon of fun to run with everyone! So let's do it! First place, here we come!

...Y-yeah, you're right! Um, Curren! We accept your offer.

Hehe! Ikuno, Rice, Urara, they all agreed to join my team!

Curren, I found this a little strange, but how did you decide who to reach out to beforehand?

Instead of looking for any Umamusume interested in the audition, you were set on Ikuno and the others from the start, weren't you?

Haha, it's simple. Those three are just as serious as I am about winning, that's all. ♪

By "serious," you mean...

It's what it sounds like. Take Ikuno, for example. She was interested in the performance of the racewear, right? Mentioned prolonging her career. Well, you see...

Ikuno perfectly maintains her cleats, shoes, and other racing equipment every day. For her, the racewear is another step towards achieving her goal.

She's serious about running for as long as she can.

And Rice, she's been interested in the muses for a long time. To her, they're Umamusume who can bring smiles to everyone watching.

Rather than the racewear's design, Rice is more interested in making the people around her smile. And I believe that wish of hers is the real deal.

As for Urara, her desire to run with everyone is pure and genuine, stronger than anyone else's.

If I want to get my hands on the universe's cutest racewear, then I couldn't ask for a better team, don'tcha think?

(She really thought this through... To think racewear could mean so much to so many...)

Captain? Upon discovering everyone's aspirations, I have determined it my duty to help them realize those ambitions. As such, may I have your permission to join them?

This year's audition will be judged based on "intellect." Riddles are unlikely to pose any danger, so there should be no problem with your participation.

Curren, I have an earnest request to make of you. Would you please allow me to join your team for the audition?

Geez! You're always so dense when it comes to important stuff like this, Fine! Remember who I invited first?

You were the first person I thought of to recruit for the audition! ♪ Anyways, we're a team now, so let's show 'em what we've got!

Hm, maybe let's take one more? Rice, Urara, squeeze in a little bit! ♪ Here goes!

"#Selfie #AuditioningNow #ReadyToRiddle #LetsDoThis #CheerUsOn" Okay, all set! ♪

Hehe, these photos will make for lovely memories. ...By the by, when is the audition supposed to begin?

It has been a while since each team was guided into separate rooms. Could this time spent waiting be a part of the audition too?

"Bum-ba-ba-buuum! Beauty Channel! ♪ Just kidding! Bonjour, everyone, this is Beauty Anshinzawa!"

Where's this voice... coming from?

I think I know! The sound's coming from that computer over there!

We've gathered a whole bunch of beautiful gems again this year, and I couldn't be happier! First, let me explain the rules of the audition! ♪

This year's trial comes in the form of riddles! Each team will be tasked with solving three riddles in order to find the chapel key somewhere within this hotel!

The first two riddles will be different for each team and take place in different locations. Only teams that solve the first two riddles...

Will earn the chance to tackle the final riddle in this "Special Room" that I'm in right now.

Teams that solve all three riddles and obtain the chapel key will get the chance to tell me what my racewear means to them with a beautiful proposal!

I look forward to hearing your passionate vows, ones worthy of an engagement to my racewear. ♪

Of course, don't forget that I'll also be taking into account the beauty each of you gemstones shows off while solving riddles! In any case, you have until sunset today.

Then without any further ado, let the Beauty Dream Cup muse audition begin! May this year's audition be as brilliant as the last! ☆

Whoa, the audition's really started! I've got butterflies, but let's all do our best!

Yeah! Oh... but where's the riddle we have to solve?

Excuse me, I have a delivery for this room.

I see, so each team gets their own riddle sent to their room. ...Well then, let's see what this letter says.

"Solve the riddle below to obtain the item you seek."

"Up in a gallery heaven-high, 10 becomes 1, and 100 becomes 10. There, travel towards the queen's summit. The theater's symphony shall sway the zelkova, before flowing towards the capital."

"Up in a gallery heaven-high..." That's the first place we need to go to, I'm guessing?

Ah, this is just an idle thought, but perhaps it refers to this hotel's observation deck?

An observation deck! I didn't even know this hotel had one. Have you stayed here before, Fine?

I haven't, but I was shown the guide map when we arrived earlier. It's standard protocol between my security and me to prepare for emergencies.

Now if I recall, the map stated, "With an outer perimeter of 100 meters, our 250-meter tall observation deck provides a 360-degree panoramic view of the city!"

Huh? Fine, you remembered all those details?

I'm sure she's had to memorize plenty of speeches... A truly astute, excuse me, got a little carried away. We were heading to the observation deck, correct?

Wooow! We're so high up! Hey hey, do you think we can see Tracen from here?!

Judging by this view, the school's probably located somewhere behind you. Still, we should focus on the riddle for now, Urara.

Right, we need to focus! Um, by "10 becomes 1, and 100 becomes 10," do you think we need to count something?

Counting? Oh, like people? Or buildings?

I wonder... This is an audition for racewear, so I bet the riddle's got something to do with racing. Let's see, the riddle went...

"Up in a gallery heaven-high, 10 becomes 1, and 100 becomes 10. There, travel towards the queen's summit. The theater's symphony shall sway the zelkova, before flowing towards the capital."

Putting aside the numbers for now... When you think of races and theaters, it's gotta be the Hanshin Racecourse in Takarazuka, right?

That would be a logical conclusion. The last time I was invited to watch a race there, we went to see a performance afterwards. In that case, by "zelkova," it means...

The big zelkova trees at Tokyo Racecourse! ♪ And if we assume that the last part about "flowing towards the capital" is about the Yodo River that flows near Kyoto Racecourse...

Then "travel towards the queen's summit" must refer to the Oka Sho, the Japanese Oaks, and the Shuka Sho, in other words, the Triple Tiara!

Whaaat?! We have to go to Hanshin Racecourse right now?

Oh no... Do we even have time to go to all three racecourses before sunset?

Calm down, you two. This is just a riddle, so I doubt we have to physically go to each racecourse.

Most likely, the key to solving this riddle lies in the hint, "10 becomes 1, and 100 becomes 10."

Ikuno, that's it! ♪ I just figured it all out!

To be exact, we'll find our answer if we do laps around the deck! 1.6 laps to the right, then 2.4 laps to the left, and finally 2 laps to the right!

The key hint came from Fine, the info on the hotel's guide map! ♪

To be exact, we'll find our answer if we do laps around the deck! 1.6 laps to the right, then 2.4 laps to the left, and finally 2 laps to the right!

The key hint came from Fine, the info on the hotel's guide map! ♪

Um... I don't really get it, but basically we just have to go in circles, right? C'mon Rice, let's go!

Yeah! Ah, Urara, we're supposed to go right first!

Rice, Urara, be careful not to trip and injure yourselves.

Let us leave finding the item to those two. Personally, I'm more curious to know how you solved the riddle.

I'd like to hear your thought process as well. We had just agreed that "travel towards the queen's summit" referred to the path of the Triple Tiara, right?

Yup. But since this is a riddle, there's no way they actually want us to run through each racecourse in person.

That's when I remembered what Fine told us in the room...

I haven't, but I was shown the guide map when we arrived earlier. It's standard protocol between my security and me to prepare for emergencies.

Now if I recall, the map stated, "With an outer perimeter of 100 meters, our 250-meter tall observation deck provides a 360-degree panoramic view of the city!"

I remember finding it interesting that the observation deck was exactly 100 meters around. And then, when we read the riddle, that same 100 was there again.

"Up in a gallery heaven-high, 10 becomes 1, and 100 becomes 10." In other words, we divide all the measurements of this observation deck by 10.

Then I thought, what if we divided the distances of all three Triple Tiara races by 10, and then walked laps based on the running direction of each racecourse?

I see, so the Oka Sho's 1,600 meters becomes 160 meters, and since it takes place at the right-handed Hanshin Racecourse, we just need to go to the right!

Huh? We've been going round and round, but there's nothing here.

Wh-what should we do? Did we mess up somewhere?

Excuse me. They look like they could use some help.

You two, from what I've seen, you didn't go far enough to the left earlier. Let's try again from the start, together this time.

Haha, Ikuno's always looking out for others. I can't get enough of that cute side of hers! ♪

Indeed, we can always rely on her. ...Curren, do you mind answering another question of mine?

Why did you not stop those three?

...

Curren, you told me that you wished to take this audition seriously, yes?

If I want to get my hands on the universe's cutest racewear, then I couldn't ask for a better team, don'tcha think?

Faced with a time limit and fierce competition from rival teams, you chose to forgo efficiency.

Instead of having them travel in circles to find the item, you could have simply told them its location from the start. I find that strange.

Well, it's because I want the cutest racewear ever.

"The cutest racewear ever?" Do explain.

Yup! ♪ It's true that if I only cared about efficiency, then I should've just told them where to look for the item.

But this is a team event, and in my eyes, getting all worked up by myself and hogging the spotlight isn't cute at all.

Even if we won like that, and I had a dress made for me, I don't think I'd look very cute in it.

So that's why... You've been thinking about how Ms. Beauty views your actions as well.

Spot on. Besides, look over there...

Found it! We did it this time!

What a relief... Now we can move on to the next riddle.

Good work, you two. Let's put our heads together and solve the next riddle as well!

Everyone's "cute" in their own way... I just thought it'd be a big shame if they didn't get to show their cuteness off! ♪

Um... What's this thingy for?

It's a rather familiar design, but I can't imagine what we'd use it for. Maybe we'll find out after we solve the second riddle?

The next one looks tough... Um, I'll read it for everyone.

"Lift your gaze to the room containing every number, for treasure hides where the beholder lies. The legend begins on your marks."

I wonder where "on your marks" refers to?

At the very least, we can be safe in assuming that this riddle's telling us to find a certain location, just like the last one...

"Bonjour, this is Beauty Anshinzawa! I see every team is making splendid progress in solving their riddles!"

"But for now, I'm calling a quick break time! ♪ Everyone, please gather in the main hall."

Ahhh, my tummy's so happy! I'm getting sleepy now.

Hehe, we have been running around a lot, so I'm feeling a bit sleepy too. But we've still got a long ways to go!

Who would've thought we'd be served lunch during the audition? I appreciate Ms. Beauty's thoughtfulness.

"You can't have beauty without a healthy diet!" I'm pretty picky about what I eat, so I couldn't agree more! ♪

Now, to all my lovely gems gathered in this hall, please enjoy a one-hour lunch break on me!

After all, you can't have beauty without a healthy diet! Eat up, so you can keep on showing me your beauty in the afternoon!

You won't be allowed to leave the hall during this time, but feel free to discuss the riddle you're on with your team. Time is beauty, as they say!

As of now, eighty percent of teams have solved the first riddle, what's this? I'm hearing that some teams have solved the second riddle already!

Which means, it's time for me to explain the final riddle! In the last round, every team will receive the same riddle to solve.

For the sake of fairness, each team will only get one attempt to solve this riddle. You'll get ten minutes exactly, so remember to watch the clock.

Which of you gems will solve the final riddle and get to propose to your wedding dress? I can hardly wait! ☆

So some teams are already past the second riddle... Still, we can't give up now! We've gotta show Ms. Beauty our grit!

Yeah... Usually, I freeze up under pressure... but this audition will be different!

(Everyone... feels the same way Curren does...)

(They have a part of themselves they want to show off...)

...Earth to Fine. Shouldn't we get to cracking that riddle?

Right, of course! My apologies for spacing out just now.

First things first, let me read the riddle aloud again.

"Lift your gaze to the room containing every number, for treasure hides where the beholder lies. The legend begins on your marks."

"Get set, go!"

"Oooh! Umadacchi! Oooh!"

"Umapyoi", wait, ahhh! Sorry! The song's just so catchy!

...Actually, that's a great idea! Rice, Urara, could you pick up from where you left off? ♪

Huh? Y-you want me to sing? Um... "Uma uma umya unya, 3, 2, 1, fight!"

If you add up the three, two, and one... you get six!

Maybe the part of the riddle about "containing every number" means adding up all the digits in the song?

If you think about it, "Umapyoi Legend" has a bunch of digits in its lyrics. ♪

I get it now! In that case, I'll sing the whole song! "1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4, 5!"

Ahhh! Slow down, Urara! Let's see, one plus two... then three plus four?

In the lyrics, "1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4, 5," the "4, 5" portion sticks out noticeably from the first three placings. Perhaps we don't need to add them up?

I see, so there's a trick to it. Well then, why don't we have you three sing the rest of the song together?

Just to be clear, Curren and I will be adding the numbers while you three handle the lyrics. We'll cross-check our answers after.

The answer is room 109!

Haha, nice! ♪ By the way, solving this riddle sure felt like a team effort, didn't it?

Like, we figured out the riddle thanks to Urara and Rice singing...

And Fine's photographic memory of the written lyrics saved us from falling for the riddle's trick and miscounting.

Don't forget Ikuno's brilliant suggestion of cross-checking the calculations! ...Hehe, we've come together quite nicely as a team. ♪

"My splendorous gemstones! It's about time for the afternoon riddle-solving to begin! ♪

Ah, I'm gonna run to the bathroom real quick! I'll catch up later, so go ahead without me!

O-okay! ...Remember to watch where you're going!

Gotta go! Gotta hurry! Can't fall behind! Everyone's off to room 109! ♪

Excuse me, young lady... Sorry to bother you.

Might you know where the annex is? I'm afraid I've lost my way back to my room.

Whaaat?! You're lost? Don't worry, I'll take you to your room!

Bye bye! Take care of yourself, ma'am! Whew, that's a relief. Time to go back to everyone, hm?

Huh? My pockets feel kinda light... Wait, was it in this pocket? Hmmm?

Uh-oh... Where'd that thingy I found on the observation deck go?!

Hm... I'm not seeing it anywhere. Pretty sure this is the right room, too...

"Lift your gaze to the room containing every number, for treasure hides where the beholder lies." I believe I've thoroughly searched all the high places in this room, but could I have missed a spot?

We are on a time limit, so it might be smart to double-check if we've interpreted the riddle correctly.

Um... While you're doing that, is it okay if I go look for Urara? She's taking a while to get back, so I'm a little worried...

In that case, I'll go with you. Maybe a walk is just what I need to come up with some new ideas.

Huh?! It's not here either! Just where did I drop it? I gotta find it!

Ah! Thank goodness, we found you. What're you doing here, Urara?

Rice! Well you see, on my way back from the bathroom, I met a lost old lady, so I helped her find her room.

But then I noticed that I dropped the thingy we found on the observation deck, so I've been looking for it! Sorry, I'll find it real quick!

Without that thingy, we won't be able to run together. And that's the one thing I don't want to happen.

You know, I entered Tracen Academy so I could run a bunch. I wanted to run in lots of races and have a ton of fun!

How exciting a race is totally changes depending on who you're running with, right? That's why I really want to run in the Beauty Dream Cup.

I just know that running with you all will be a super new, super fun experience. Can you imagine if I finished first? I'd be so, sooo happy!

But to do that, I have to find that thingy first! It's gotta be somewhere I walked past earlier.

I-I'll help you look for it! Because... I want to run with you too.

The whole reason I wanted to be a muse was so I could make everyone smile. And that includes you, Urara!

Let me join the search as well. No matter how important that item may be, it wouldn't do for you to injure yourself due to needless haste.

To avoid something like that, it's important for active Umamusume to always maintain their best condition.

What I mean to say is... There's no need to do it on your own, Urara. Why don't we start by retracing the route you took with the old lady?

And then, the person from the hotel said the annex was connected to the main building by a specific passage, so we went down to the first floor, oh!

That reminds me, the old lady got tired partway, so we took a break in the garden!

You haven't looked there yet? If so, that might just be where our item is hiding.

Let's take a look, Urara!

Yup!

Curren? Sorry, we ran into some trouble. We're currently headed towards the hotel's central garden in search of a lost item.

You might be able to see us from the room. If I recall, the window was facing the central... garden...

Actually, Curren? I want to test something, so could you open the curtains and stand by the window?

"Lift your gaze to the room containing every number, for treasure hides where the beholder lies. The legend begins on your marks."

You know how the riddle says "Lift your gaze to the room?" We thought it wanted us to look up inside the room...

But what if it meant treasure is hidden in a place where you can look up at the room?

There it is! Urara, I found it!

Wait, how?! There's one over here, too?!

Basically, the riddle didn't want us to look up from inside the room, but rather look up at the room.

Ikuno really outdid herself this time! ♪ Oh, I also heard why Urara took her time getting back.

Seems like she dropped the item we got from the first riddle and was looking for it by herself. Guess what Rice said to her when she found out?

The whole reason I wanted to be a muse was so I could make everyone smile. And that includes you, Urara!

Let me join the search as well. No matter how important that item may be, it wouldn't do for you to injure yourself due to needless haste.

To avoid something like that, it's important for active Umamusume to always maintain their best condition.

I see... Rice treasures the smiles of those around her, and Ikuno treasures self-maintenance to prolong her racing career.

As for Urara, she treasures each and every race, always running her heart out for first place...

(Everyone has an ideal they wish to realize. Still, how does this relate to their desire to obtain Ms. Beauty's racewear?)

(It remains a mystery... However, I feel myself getting closer to the answer!)

Let's go meet up with the others, Fine. Just you wait, we'll solve the final riddle in the cutest way this world's ever seen!

...Yes, you're right. Let us take on the final challenge in a way that befits us!

You're here to challenge the final riddle, correct? Ms. Beauty informed me that you would be coming.

Now then, first... please enter the room. Whenever you're ready.

...?

"Bonjour, Beauty Anshinzawa here! Congratulations on making it here, my brilliant gemstones! ♪"

Is she... streaming her voice from somewhere?

"You will have ten minutes to solve the final riddle. Now, show me a dazzling display of your beauty!"

"The right place, at the right time. Use the photo as your hint to acquire the chapel key!"

At last, the final riddle is upon us!

The photo in the envelope shows what appears to be the room Ms. Beauty was in when she explained the rules of the audition to us this morning.

...Huh? How come...

Rice, did you notice something?

Um... This might be totally unrelated to the riddle, but the grandfather clock in this room... is missing its hands.

It's strange... the clock in the photo clearly has its hands installed.

...! You're right, nice job catching that!

Hehe, not to mention... I've seen these clock hands somewhere before... Ah!

Urara, is it this?! Rice, is it this?!

...! So those were the hands of a grandfather clock! Which means, we need to set the hands at "the right place, at the right time!"

Let's give it a go!

...

Nothing's... happening.

Whaaa, but why?!

I-I guess it really was just me misunderstanding the riddle...

What do we do? Because of my mistake, we're almost out of time... I'm so sorry.

Everything'll be okay, Rice. At times like this, it's important to stay cool.

Indeed. There is no mistaking that these are the hands of a grandfather clock. Hence, we either installed the hands improperly, or in the wrong order. Unless...

This isn't the correct grandfather clock, perhaps? Ah, yes, that must be the reason.

Aha! I think I get it now! ♪

Fine, wanna try saying the answer together? The answer to the final riddle is...

Not here! It's in another room!

H-huh? What do you mean?

Actually, I noticed this room was a little different from the one Ms. Beauty explained the rules from this morning. Wanna know her trick?

Live streaming! ♪

It's not a hard rule, but most people use their front camera when streaming from their phone, right?

And when you use your front camera, the video gets mirrored.

In other words, the left and right sides of the image get flipped!

What I'm thinking, is that there's probably another room in this hotel that looks just like this photo, but reversed!

Interesting, so that was your thought process, Curren. ♪

As for myself, I recalled our conversation with the hotel staff member who guided us to this room.

Now then, first... please enter the room. Whenever you're ready.

...?

That staff member must've been well trained. He guided us efficiently, without saying a word too little nor too much.

And that is what made it all the more strange. I couldn't help but notice how he stressed the word "first" to us.

Ms. Beauty surely gave him lines to repeat to us. And in that line, he chose to place emphasis on the word "first." So if this room is first...

Then what comes after?

Once I thought about that, the rest was simple. After all, in the hotel's guide map, there was only one other room that matched the size of our current room.

Now that's some Fine work! I didn't notice any of that.

Haha, I'm equally impressed by both of you. But for now, we should hurry, time's running short.

This way, if you will. Allow me to guide you to the next room.

Whoa! The room's flipped, just like you said!

Urara, let's put in these clock hands!

You two, don't forget that since the clock in the photo is flipped, you have to flip the position of the clock hands as well!

...

...!

I found something! It was inside the clock... This has to be the chapel key, right?

Très bieeeen! You five have beautifully solved all of my riddles!

All that's left is for you to propose! I'll be waiting in the chapel!

Yay, we did it! C'mon, let's go!

There's no need to rush, you two. It's not a race to the chapel, you know.

Hehe, a cute conclusion to the audition! ♪

"Cute," you say... You're right. It was a wonderful set of riddles, and everyone enthusiastically gave it their all.

Now, it's Ms. Beauty's turn. I wonder how she'll show off our cuteness through the racewear? I can't wait! ♪

It's Ms. Beauty's turn now?

Yup! ♪ I mean, we already showed her our ideal selves. As for what those look like...

Isn't it Ms. Beauty's job to design dresses that embody our ideals?

At least, she better. The whole reason I entered this audition was so I could wear cute new racewear and become even cuter.

A dress that brings us closer to our ideals...

I see now... I finally understand why everyone wishes to wear Ms. Beauty's racewear.

It's simple, really... After all, do I not feel the same way?

I've been waiting for you, my brilliant gemstones! ☆ You were the only team that succeeded in solving all three riddles!

First off, allow me to congratulate you. You've all done well to make it here, using your intellect to overcome multiple hurdles.

However! ♪ The audition isn't over just yet, remember? The time has come for you all to propose to my racewear!

Racewear, I promised myself that I'd get my hands on you. So here I am!

...That's it? Awfully straightforward, aren't you?

Well, yeah, if the cute Curren puts on cute racewear, then she'll become the cutest in the universe! That's all there is to it. ♪

That's some confidence you have there. But you've shown me throughout today's audition that you can back it up with talent!

Your unwavering self-assurance is truly beautiful! Now let's see, next up is...

Me! I'm Haru Urara, and my dream is to finish first in a race!

That's why I need you, racewear. Once I put you on, I'm sure I'll be all sparkly and get a big boost of energy!

So racewear, please! Run with me, and we'll win lots and lots of races together!

I see, so your goal is to finish first. I respect your passion for not only fun, but also victory!

Um... I've always admired the muses. Whenever they run, everyone watching always breaks into smiles and laughter.

I want to make the crowd smile when I run, too. But I can't do it by myself... so I want you to help me, racewear.

It's not only the spectators, either... I also want to make my friends and everyone around me happy... So, please!

That's a wonderful wish of yours. I know you're a kind and gentle soul after watching you today.

Racewear serves as an Umamusume's armor on the track. And I've heard that Ms. Beauty's works are not only beautiful, but top-class in functionality to boot.

My dream is to stand on the turf as an active racer for as long as I possibly can. That's why you're the perfect companion for me!

...It's not every day I hear someone praise my wedding dresses for their functionality.

I believe that the beauty of optimization isn't inferior to any other type of beauty. Please protect me, so I can keep on running.

I'm touched by how much you believe in my dresses! ♪ What a lovely proposal!

...All right, I believe we have one proposal left?

First, I wish to thank you for giving me the opportunity to enter this audition, Ms. Beauty.

Second, allow me to apologize. When I originally expressed my intent to enter the audition, it was not out of a desire to obtain your racewear.

Captain? Upon discovering everyone's aspirations, I have determined it my duty to help them realize those ambitions. As such, may I have your permission to join them?

In truth... I simply felt a burning desire to discover why everyone else longed for the racewear you designed.

Yet as I went through the audition, I learned that each of my friends had projected their own ideals onto your racewear.

Urara's ideal was pure and genuine, to run alongside her friends, and win.

Rice's ideal was altruistic, to make everyone around her smile with joy. And true to that belief, she never hesitated in extending a helping hand.

Ikuno's ideal was practical, to prolong her racing career for as long as possible. Something we Umamusume all dream of, perhaps.

And last but not least, Curren's ideal was simple, but steadfast, to fully express as her cute self.

Well, it's because I want the cutest racewear ever.

All of them wished to give shape to their ideals. And they trusted in Ms. Beauty's racewear to do just that.

Proudly wearing a physical representation of your ideals is akin to declaring your determination to realize them. The peoples' reaction becomes a source of motivation.

Upon understanding this, a new fire was lit within me. Now I too, wish to adorn myself in my ideals.

I aspire to devote myself to my people and work for their cause. Thus, I ask for your favor, racewear... that I may never forget to blaze new paths forward.

I doubt I can fully imagine the burden of the responsibilities you shoulder... but your passion is simply beautiful!

Well then, I think it's about time I announce the results of today's audition! ☆ Curren Chan, Fine Motion, Ikuno Dictus...

Yes?!

Rice Shower, and Haru Urara...

Uuugh...

What's wrong, Rice?

N-no, it's nothing. I was just thinking, wasn't this audition supposed to judge us on our intellect?

The theme is, "Those who strive for beauty must also possess intellect"! I eagerly await the participation of undiscovered diamonds! ♪

I... wasn't much help in solving the riddles...

Oh my, oh my, what's this about? Who said that the muse candidates would be judged only by intellect?

"Those who strive for beauty must also possess intellect!" But at the same time, "Possessing intellect doesn't equate to beauty!"

Inspiration, friendship, devotion, and passion, you all have shown me the pinnacle of beauty!

Thanks to you, I'm absolutely flowing with inspiration right now! So much so that I want to rush straight back to my desk and get to work!

Huh? Does that mean I'm included, too?

Ahem! Without any further ado, I will now announce the results of the audition.

All five of you passed! And with flying colors!

A striking black that can't be colored over by someone else... Curren, your dress really makes your cuteness shine.

You think so? Thanks! ♪ You're pretty cute yourself, Fine!

You know, I've been really looking forward to this unveiling race. I can't wait to show everyone the new Curren, the cutest in the universe!

Well, you'll have to best me to do that! After all, in this wedding dress, I have no choice but to give it my all!

Haha, guess I have one more reason to look forward to this race then. But just so you know, I don't plan on losing! ♪

Whoa! Lookie here, this is amazing!

I can hop around so freely! In this racewear, I bet I can run a bunch!

The elasticity, strength, and mobility of this racewear are all undoubtedly first-rate. What's more... this design is...

So pretty, isn't it? Whenever I look at my dress, I feel so happy.

I hope everyone watching the race... will feel the same way...

Haha, it seems you've all taken a liking to the dresses I've designed for you, my lovely muses! ☆

These dresses have been tailor-made for you to mesmerize the crowd and make them go, "Très bieeen!" And that's why...

In today's Beauty Dream Cup, I want you to leave everything out there on the track! Show me the brilliance of your beauty!

Turning the fourth corner, the muses in their beautiful wedding dresses are now running down the final straightaway!

Finish! Our five muses have given us a brilliant display of running! Just listen to the crowd go wild!

Pant, pant... Aw, I lost! But that was really fun!

"Fun..." You're right. My body felt so light in this dress that I started pushing past my limits before I even realized.

Hey everyone, what'd you think of my wedding dress? ♪

Cute Curren Chan!

I thank all of you for your support. This race has been very special for me.

(Curren and Fine are both stunning...)

(But... what about me?)

Rice, your dress is super cute!

Rice Shower! That was some great running! Thank you!

Ah... Just now, they said my name. They said I was cute... and even thanked me.

Everyone's smiling... and they look so happy, too. It's because the muses ran, no, it's because we ran...

I'm so glad... I really did it! I became one of the muses I'd always looked up to and made everyone smile!

Check it out! The parfaits and cakes are all sooo cute! ♪

They really are fashioned after our wedding dresses. How splendid, I'm sure this will become a fond memory! ♪

They're all so cute I can't pick! What should I do? Should I just get them all?

I understand how you feel, but let's try to show a little restraint. It'd be a shame if we couldn't fit into our new racewear anymore.

Um... Urara, Ikuno? If you want, maybe we can share? I'm having trouble choosing, too...

In that case, allow me to join in as well. This is a rare opportunity for me to share cuisine among friends!

If we're all sharing, then let's just order everything! Once the cakes get here, I wanna snap a shot with everyone! ♪

I'm sure my followers on Umastagram will love it! Let's see, the hashtags will be...

"#PartyTime #BeautyDreamCafe #SpecialSweets #TheCutestMuses" ...Perfect! ♪