Precure! Fire Strike!
Precure! Shooting Star!
Thanks! Nice assist!
Sure!
Dream! You okay?
Ah... Yeah, it's nothing.
Guess I'm a little tired or something...
Yeah... Recently we've been doing a lot of planning and stuff for this school event...
Juggling everything on top of Precure duties can be tough!
Hey, wanna grab a drink?
Sounds great!
Precure Group > Nozomi
Ran into Rin-chan and some Shadows!
Back to normal now!
Sent a stamp
Precure Group > Nozomi
Darn it... It's way too dry.
Guess I should add more water.
♪ 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! ♪
We've got curry bread, fresh out of the oven!
Saki, don't worry about the store!
Mai-chan's here to see you!
Okay, just let me lay these out first.
It's past lunchtime, but you're still so busy...
It's been that way ever since that video featured us!
Video? You mean Dark Night Light's?
Yup! But I'm sure glad Saki was here to help!
She says she'll take over the shop someday...
But I think she's ready, anytime now.
This big lug!
He just wants Saki to take over so he can study at one of those Kyoto confectioneries!
A confectionery?
I want to make our red bean filling even tastier.
I see...
Are you out of chocolate cornets?
We'll have more up right away!
Our Bonds
Your parents sure are glad that you'll be taking over the shop.
Even after you're married, you'll still be right there beside them.
I guess so...
My fiance grew up in the city, so he's always dreamed of living somewhere closer to nature, like this town.
He said he'd like to open a restaurant right next to Panpaka Pan, and serve dishes using our local fresh vegetables.
Huh?
What's wrong?
I forgot my engagement ring!
I take it off while I'm baking bread, and we left in a rush, so...
Hahahaha!
You're so silly!
How's work? Busy?
Yeah. Looks like I'll have a new project soon.
Really? That's so great!
I submitted some illustrations, and the client preferred my work over other—
Mai! You're in top form!
That settles it, we gotta celebrate!
Let's eat 'till we're full!
This place only opened about half a year ago, but it's really awesome!
Delicious!
What'd I tell ya? That's why I wanted to bring you here!
Ah, these baguettes are the best, too!
Bread has evolved into all kinds of forms, depending on the country.
Like, savory breads and dessert breads are pretty normal here in Japan,
But they weren't that common in France.
The world of bread is so deep, just like the horn of a chocolate cornet!
When you start talking about bread, I can tell how much fun you're having!
Ehehehe...
If only I could bake bread as good as this...
Saki's bread is just as good!
Nah, it's nowhere near this level.
Apparently the owner of this place went and studied over in Strasbourg, France.
It's right next to Germany, so their bread culture mixes in too, making for an awesome learning experience!
That must be nice...
It's from Kurumi-chan!
Looks like another new Shadow has appeared.
And it's not just giant or dog-shaped!
It's a bird.
It's a plane.
No, it's a Shadow.
That's...!
The shadow we fought the other day?
As expected of Dark Night Light. They're always on the ball when it comes to Shadow investigation.
And not just Shadows.
I love how they feature all sorts of yummy food too!
Yes!
Their recent video about popular chicken stew recipes was really interesting!
I guess everyone's a Dark Night Light fan now, huh?
That's not it!
I wanted to find out who they were, so I started watching their videos, and...
Come on Karen, just be honest...
I feel like I've heard Dark Night Light's voices somewhere before...
Yeah, you too?
I think I should go and check it out again.
Go where?
The clock tower.
I just know there's something about it...
But there wasn't anything there, right?
Yeah...
In any case, it feels like the Shadows' power is growing.
Seriously, make sure not to overdo it.
I'm just fine, Coco!
Just yesterday, Rin-chan and I beat some Shadows without breaking a sweat!
That's right! Just leave it to us!
I kinda feel like we're not helping out very much.
We need to do something too...
"Something"?
Eh?
Something, like what?
Saki?
Ah!
I'm sorry.
I had fun today.
Let's go visit another bakery sometime!
Ah, there's the bus!
See you later!
Okay!
Still no good...
Wonder if I didn't knead it enough...
I should increase the amount of water a little more too...
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So about that wedding hall tour
When are you free?
Your parents sure are glad that you'll be taking over the shop.
My fiance grew up in the city, so he's always dreamed of living somewhere closer to nature, like this town.
Mai
Thanks for today.
I had fun too.
Mai
Tomorrow,
Can you come with me somewhere?
Mai?
It's been a while since we came here together.
The Sky Tree never changes, does it.
Yep.
Seeing this tree is so calming somehow... like it makes me feel at ease.
Karen-san said something similar, didn't she.
Are we really okay to resume planning like this?
Don't tell me you actually believe those monster stories!
Well, what I meant was...
Come on, there's no such thing as monsters!
And that other time, when we woke up, there was nothing there.
Not to mention, we'll be saddled with a ton of debt if this project gets canceled.
We can't turn back now.
So, why come to the Sky Tree?
I thought if we came here, you might open up and talk.
About what?
Saki, you always have a ton of fun talking about bread,
But yesterday was different.
France Bread Training
You want to go to France, don't you?
Yeah...
You can't hide it. We've known each other too long.
It's just something I've always dreamed of.
I'd love to study at a real artisanal bakery in Strasbourg.
Have you told everyone else about that?
I can't tell them that!
The wedding is coming up,
And my parents are really happy that I'll be taking over the shop.
It's not the same as when we were kids.
Adult responsibilities, you know?
I know how much you cherish your mother, father, and fiance.
Maybe it's a sign of how mature you are.
But Saki, aren't you jumping to conclusions?
Eh?
Of course, it's important to think about other people.
But isn't it also important to let them know what you're thinking, and what you want to do?
I'll always cheer you on, no matter what you decide!
Mai...
This must be...!
A Shadow!?
Mai!
Saki!
Are you alright?
— Ehh!?
Michiru and Kaoru!?
Who are you people?
They aren't human?
Correct.
We are...
From Dark Fall, the world of ruin.
Beings born from the darkness.
Darkness?
Once, we attempted to extinguish the Precure, the light, and the entire world.
But now, we search for everything beautiful and fun this world has to offer,
And share it with everyone else.
Beautiful? Fun?
Yes. So that we can help everyone else realize...
Just how precious this world truly is.
Make everyone... realize?
— Michiru! — Kaoru-san!
You are far too naive!
The Sky Tree has...
Left to humans, this world will fall into despair before long.
An illusion.
You nuisances...
Stay out of my way!
Michiru! Kaoru!
Saki!
Mai...
Let's do it.
Become Precure?
But...
I can't!
Saki!
Sorry.
I was just a child... it's not the same as back then!
It is the same!
Adult or child, you're still you!
You're always there to help when I need it!
Saki is Saki!
No matter what burdens you carry, you can still move forward.
Believe in yourself!
Mai...
Dual Spiritual Power!
Open a flower in the earth!
Flap your wings in the sky!
The shining golden flower, Cure Bloom!
The sparkling silver wing, Cure Egret!
We are Pretty Cure!
Those who desecrate the Holy Fountains...
Stop your cruel behavior!
They became Precure!
Yes!
Precure!?
I thought I told you to stay out of my way!
Jeez! You're so stubborn!
Bloom!
Yeah!
O light of the spirits! O glimmer of life!
Lead our two hearts towards hope!
Pretty Cure...
Spiral Heart...
Splash!!
Precure...
Looks like we were able to transform. Just like before.
Yeah.
Thanks!
Sure!
In Strasbourg, France, there's a certain artisanal bakery.
That bakery has a very long history there.
I... want to study abroad there!
Sure thing.
Eh?
Wait, you kidding? It's really okay?
Yeah, if you want to. Right?
Yes.
I wasn't expecting you to just say okay right away...
That's kinda anti-climactic!
Why would we be against it?
It's your life, Saki.
Dad... Mom...
Thank you.
So, studying abroad, huh?
I thought about it after seeing you, Dad.
Eh?
You want to go study at a confectionery. To keep learning, regardless of your age.
That drive to never stop improving...
I think it's wonderful you still have that ambition!
You mean it?
Well, the two of us are fine with this and everything...
But is it really okay? I mean...
It's totally fine!
I'm not that skilled, so I'm not sure how many years it'll take.
But...
I want to go study there.
He said that even after we're married, I should keep doing what I want to.
He said that more than anything else, he wants to see me smiling.
Yep.
Just because you get married, doesn't mean you have to be tied down.
You should keep going down the path you love, Saki.
But it sounds like that confectionery training will have to wait a while, then.
Ah!
Well, about that...
My friend's family runs a confectionery. I told them about you, and they said we can work something out!
The confectionery is called "Komachi".
You mean the age-old renowned Confectionery Komachi!?
Yep, that's the one!
My dad was totally overjoyed!
And it's close by, so no long commute!
Thank you, Komachi-san!
It's our pleasure!
I can't wait to see our red bean paste turned into bread!
Good for you, Saki-chan!
Seriously, it's like everything is going my way!
Everyone in town got up and protested that development around the Sky Tree, so it sounds like that'll be canceled too!
And you get to go study abroad in France now.
Yep!
But of course, before all that, we've gotta do something about Bell.
We know.
Bell's location.
— Eh!?
T-those cool, refreshing voices!
— Dark Night Light!?
— Ehh? Michiru and Kaoru!? — Ehh? Michiru-san and Kaoru-san!?
Eh? You know them?
I knew I recognized those voices from somewhere!
So, you said you know Bell's location?
In the course of our investigation, we have been logging down the locations where Shadows have appeared.
And then, we realized.
In the center of the range of Shadow appearances, there lies...
The clock tower.
I knew it...
Let's go to that clock tower!
Time Flowers...
This is bad-nuts! They're in danger-nuts!
We're up to eight Precure now too!
I know we can do this!
Nozomi!
Nozomi!!
♪ 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
What is happening to Nozomi!?
It seems like she is extremely exhausted.
It did seem like she's been a little off lately.
I knew it, she hasn't been okay at all!
Most likely, the Time Flower is causing this!
You mean that ill-fated flower you were talking about?
That's right.
Everyone, don't transform into Precure anymore!
Next time, Episode Ten: A Final Promise
A Final Promise