>Mizuki: "(To Apuga) Wait a moment! I just need you to hear me out for a bit... Since I lost the belt, I’ve been amazed at how much everyone has grown. Honestly, I’ve felt like there’s no place for me to shine. Even so, I’ve been doing everything I can within my abilities. But to be honest, seeing Michan, Shoko-san, and Rika-san lose to (you) Miu—it made me incredibly frustrated. Even so, watching everyone become stronger has been inspiring, and more than anything, seeing you, Miu, continue to defeat all these ‘monsters’ and shine so brightly—I thought it was so cool. I don’t want to ignore or dismiss these feelings I’ve been having; I want to cherish them. And because of that, I realized that I’m the only one who can challenge the now ‘monstrous’ Miu. Miu, I love you. But seeing you shine so brilliantly makes me not want to lose to you. So please, Miu, let me challenge you for that Princess belt."
>Miu: "I’ve defended this belt many times up until now, and I want to face you, Mizuki-san. But just so you know, I’m not a ‘monster’—I’m a princess! Let’s settle who the true princess is. Let’s fight with all our sparkle and shine. January 4th! At Korakuen Hall, fight me for this belt!"
>Mizuki didn’t respond to Miu’s offer of a handshake but struck a princess pose instead. Miu followed suit with her own princess-like gesture before exiting the stage first.
>Mizuki: "Thank you, Miu. I don’t know how many people there are out there, but if there’s even one person who thinks, ‘I’ve been waiting for you, Mizuki,’ and spends their precious time with me, then I’ll become stronger again. Suzume-chan, you’ve got your own challenge lined up too, right? Let’s do our best together."
>Suzume: "It’s a different belt for me, but I want to shine brightly too, and I won’t lose. Let’s give it our all!"
