I don't think this will pass tomorrow's competition.
What's wrong about it?
Hmm...
It's really not a bad piece. But I think the presentation lacks a certain simplicity...
You're so bright and cheerful, Natsuki-san.
I think you'd do great in sales.
Eh?
I started here because I wanted to design jewelry!
So I want to stay in the design department.
Hm... But you haven't won a single department competition, have you?
Well for now... I'm going to focus on tomorrow's competition.
Intradepartmental Competition Proposal Rin Natsuki
I'll try to rework the design again.
Team Precure, assemble
♪ Around me, the world is glittering ♪
♪ Because that's what I've decided on ♪
♪ Unto beaming smiles, the light scatters once more ♪
♪ But this is not for anybody else ♪
♪ I'll keep on dancing for myself, see? ♪
♪ These exciting days of mine will never end! ♪
Kibou no Chikara Otona Precure '23
♪ Even if you don't love everything in this world ♪
♪ It doesn't mean that your heart is bad ♪
♪ Your tears will surely form a new dream ♪
♪ But this is not for anybody else ♪
♪ I'll keep on dancing for myself, see? ♪
♪ These exciting days of mine will never end! ♪
The Wavering Flame
Nozomi!
Rin-chan!
Everything okay? You're not hurt, right?
Oh yeah, totally fine.
Kurumi texted me and said you ran into a bunch of those Shadows.
You had me worried!
Yep. But then Coco came and saved me.
Coco! Nuts!
It's been a while, huh?
Yeah.
You been doing well?
Pretty much.
So anyway.
Where were we, again?
She was just telling us about Bell.
Bell?
Yep.
A black angel.
Bell was the one creating those Shadows!
Ehh?
We still don't know their true form...
But I felt an incredibly dark power emanating from them.
If we determine Bell's location, we can put a stop to her plans!
With the power of the Precure, huh...
I don't think it'll be that easy.
Whenever one of you transforms into a Precure, a certain flower blooms.
A flower?
Yeah.
A Time Flower.
So you're saying they're related to the Precure, somehow?
I still don't know for sure...
What we do know, is that the Time Flower is said to portend an ill omen.
An ill omen?
According to the legends of Palmier Kingdom.
Eh?
Don't worry! We're just fine, even after transforming into Precure!
Right?
Yes...
In fact, now that I can transform, it's like I'm feeling better than ever!
I'll take care of this. I'll stop Bell and those Shadows.
But...
Most importantly, we can't just stand by and let others suffer, can we?
That's so like you, Nozomi.
Eh?
Sorry. I'm on the night shift, so I need to get going.
Actually, I've got some work to do too... Sorry.
Sounds like your work is rather hectic.
There's an internal competition tomorrow.
I've gotta finish my jewelry design proposal.
It's tomorrow, and you're working this late?
Yeah... It's a pretty important competition.
I need to win this.
Karen-san, you're the one about to work all night at the hospital, right?
Well, that's just part of the job, after all.
Both day shifts and night shifts, isn't that pretty rough?
My rhythm is always changing day to day, so sometimes it can be hard to get enough sleep.
Oh! In that case, you should try aromatherapy.
It'll help you relax and get a deep night's sleep.
It will? Maybe I'll give it a try, then.
I'm over this way. See you later, and good luck!
Thank you very much!
~ Ring of Flames ~
Huh?
Captain
Soccer match invitation
You available for the Izuno FC match?
I'm swamped with work...
Sorry!
I can't make it.
I'd like to, but... sorry.
Hi! This is Flower Shop Natsuki!
Mom?
Rin?
Got a minute?
Sure. I was just cleaning around the shop.
You gotta get up early for restocking tomorrow!
You should just make Yuu or Ai do the cleaning.
They're busy job hunting, they don't have the time for that!
They're always going on about how amazing their big sister is.
They think it's so great you found a career doing what you love.
I see.
So? What's up?
Eh?
Why'd you call?
Oh, uhh, was just wondering how you're doing.
It was nothing in particular...
Yup.
I'll come and visit sometime soon. Don't overwork yourself, okay?
Night.
Intradepartmental Competition Proposal Rin Natsuki
Gehhh!!
Thanks so much!
I've got an important presentation today...
I overslept...
We're taking the shortest route there.
Thank you very much!
My concept for this jewelry piece I am proposing is: "Everyone is happy".
"Everyone" meaning not just the giver and the receiver.
Huh?
Eh? What's that?
That was a...
Senpai (Chief)
No Subject
Where are you?
The competition is starting soon
Ah, thank goodness! The roads are opening up.
Eh? Oh, yeah!
Shadow?
It was just my imagination.
Nobody said anything about Shadows shaped like dogs, either...
Looks like you made it.
Sorry about that.
Get it together now.
Yes.
With Fair Trade, everyone is happy!
The present landscape makes it difficult for jewelry manufacturers to retain profits.
No longer can we turn a blind eye to...
You okay?
Eh?
S-sorry about that.
Um, without turning a blind eye to the situation,
The concept is "With Fair Trade, everyone is happy".
This passionate ring binds everyone's feelings together.
I'm sorry. I messed up the presentation...
I understand the "Everyone is happy" concept and all,
But I still don't think the design conveys that message well.
You're just spinning your wheels.
Yes...
Nozomi
Most importantly, we can't just stand by and let others suffer, can we?
A Shadow was here?
Yes. According to sources online, there have been numerous sightings.
They say it's about two meters long, and it walks on all fours.
A new type of Shadow?
It seems those Shadows are growing in power.
We can't rule out that possibility.
Let's broaden our target zone a little, and continue researching.
Leave those Shadows to me!
Coco-sama, you should be with Nozomi right now.
There's no time for that right now!
She was crying, you know!
She finally got to see you, after so long!
I know it's presumptuous of me, as your assistant, to say this, but...
You really should consider Nozomi's feelings a little more!
I am thinking of her. I always have been.
I've come back to visit this world a number of times. To see how Nozomi was doing.
— Eh?
She said you and her never met though.
I never actually met with her.
I watched over her as she pursued her dream of becoming a teacher.
Watched over her?
I was truly happy to see Nozomi finally fulfill her wish of being a teacher.
However, when she achieved her dreams at last,
That's also when the door to our future together was shut.
I am the King of Palmier Kingdom.
She's here in this world, pursuing the path of a teacher. We cannot be together.
So...
So what, you're just going to abandon her now?!
Calm down, Kurumi.
But...!
Right now, our top priority is to protect this city.
Yeah. We need to protect this city.
What's wrong?
Some aromatherapy oils.
The stuff I told you about the other day.
Please excuse me.
Thank you very much. Sorry, I know you're off work today.
Oh, no. I was just looking up videos.
"Dark Night Light"?
Dark Night Light
Channel
What's got Dark Night Light's attention?
Night, I need to know.
Need to know what, Light?
Dog.
A dog this time.
Yes, a big dog. They said it's around here.
This is...
How large was it?
Two meters.
By the way, what color was that dog?
Black.
It must be a Shadow.
This Dark Night Light duo seems far too knowledgeable on the Shadows.
Doesn't it concern you?
Yes...
Rin?
Karen-san. The thing is, I...
This also greatly intrigues me.
What does?
Huh?
Panpaka Pan's newest bread.
— Ehh?
— Panpaka Pan? Isn't that...
It looks like Dark Night Light featured us in one of their videos.
People have been lining up all day!
If they featured your shop, that probably means they come around this area sometimes.
Yeah... But it's usually just people from this town. I haven't seen many—
Excuse me!
Yes! I'll be right there!
I've gotta go! Let's talk later, okay?
So do Shadows appear wherever Dark Night Light is at?
That's the question..
Let's try searching up in the mountains.
Okay!
You look like you're having fun!
You think so?
I haven't been able to stroll around and experience much nature lately.
This is the planned construction site.
Huh...
Looks great, even better than the pictures!
Yes. It's the perfect location, right next to the beach.
Tenants will be flooding in to grab a piece of this scenery!
Suburbs are booming right now too.
And what's over there? Looks like it'd be a pretty great view!
If we cut down that tree, that is.
Yes. That's where we're thinking the high-priced properties will be placed.
For the construction, we'll need to negotiate with current residents around the area though.
How magnificent.
Yes...
So? Why did you come over to my place?
Eh?
To give you the aromatherapy stuff, remember?
But I know that wasn't it.
Did you fail that competition?
Yes.
So that's it. I thought you were acting a little odd.
That must be tough.
But, is that really all?
Eh?
I might've seen one of those Shadows.
Eh?
Yesterday, on my way to work.
Probably the same one Dark Night Light was talking about.
I saw it, and yet I didn't do anything about it.
You didn't tell anyone else about it?
Did you tell Nozomi?
I can't tell her that I had an important competition and ignored that Shadow.
I don't think I can become a Precure.
That's not like you.
Weren't you always trying to do everything at once?
Things aren't always that simple, though.
When I was a kid, I always said I'd do everything.
And back then, maybe I could.
But being an adult isn't that easy.
It's too much for me to handle, now.
Then how about relying on others?
Eh?
You came by my house because you felt you could talk to me about that Shadow, right?
Then go ahead. Lean on me, and don't hold back.
You know, the old you would never have come to me for help.
Nor would we have spoken like this.
See? Being an adult isn't so bad, now is it?
Yeah, you're right...
Stand back.
Pretty Cure Metamorphose!
The Blue Spring of Intelligence, Cure Aqua!
Precure...
Aqua!
Then how about relying on others?
Eh?
You came by my house because you felt you could talk to me about that Shadow, right?
I'm the only one Karen-san can rely on!
Eh?
Pretty Cure Metamorphose!
The Red Flame of Passion, Cure Rouge!
Rouge!
More where that came from!
Precure!
Rouge. Let's finish this off, once and for all!
Yes!
Precure! Sapphire Arrow!
Precure! Fire Strike!
So you did transform.
Yeah.
So that tree, it's called the Sky Tree?
Yep. That tree has been watching over the townsfolk for hundreds of years.
I see.
Perhaps we can thank the Sky Tree for Rin becoming more honest with herself.
Speaking of, where is Rin-chan?
Somehow, I also transformed
into a Precure!!
Somehow, I also transformed
into a Precure!!
Ahh!
Ehh?
Coco-sama! Nuts-sama!
Rin did it!
Really? Rin transformed into a Precure too?
But I'm not sure that's something we should be jumping for joy about...
Yeah...
Somehow, I also transformed
into a Precure!!
She did it!
With Rin-chan on our team, we'll be totally unstoppable!
Yay!!
"Angel"
Do you realize how many days are left until the show?
I'm sorry!
Please forgive me.
♪ When I awake, these eyes will have grown stronger ♪
♪ Spilling a single drop of light ♪
♪ (Drops of hope, The power of hope) ♪
♪ I used to think adults could do anything they like ♪
♪ I imagined how fun it must be to be free ♪
♪ Everyone had a childhood of their own ♪
♪ I want to keep protecting this fantasy ♪
♪ Swirling around, we lose sight of things ♪
♪ And there are days where no answers come ♪
♪ Don't let them all dry up ♪
♪ Those tears quietly confronting it all ♪
♪ When I awake, these eyes will have grown stronger ♪
♪ Spilling those unstoppable drops of light ♪
♪ All my feelings are held within those tears ♪
♪ Those eternal dreams of mine, and my friends ♪
♪ Overflowing drops of Precure ♪
Kibou no Chikara Otona Precure '23
Urara, it sounds like your rehearsals are really tough.
Yes... But, I'm going to try my hardest!
What is an angel who can fly no longer?
No, I will not give up.
And I won't give up either!
But if this continues, will Urara Kasugano have to step down from her role?
Urara, you there-ropu?
Huh? Syrup!?
Next time, Episode Seven: Fruit of Anguish
Fruit of Anguish