"Uh? This place again!?!"
The last thing Goldship saw was her anchor almost hitting the statue, and then everything turned white. She then wakes up once again in the empty void.
But it's different this time.
"What the?! Who are you people?"
Unlike before, this time the figure comes in 3. Something tells Goldship that they are the 3 Goddesses. Their body characteristics match the description of the 3 Goddesses.
"What do all of you want? What's the deal with Trainer Igo and world destruction?!"
"You, yourself, should understand the potential that the young man carries. He is ambitious and learns things quickly."
"If he were to be left alone, he would have amassed knowledge, experience, and wealth far beyond anything the world has ever seen."
"He will lead the world, but his greed will not only be his downfall but also the world. Cleaning him so he would use said potential for good is what is needed."
"I don't believe you!! And why me?! Just go ask anyone else to fill his dark heart."
"Are you sure you don't want to be the one?"
"..."
Goldship weirdly couldn't answer their question. It's a simple question of yes or no, but her mouth couldn't even mutter a single word. She would normally answer with a loud laugh, but now she stands frozen.
"Do you want to see the future that you have chosen?"
"What do you mean?"
The blue-haired Goddess waves her hand, and things slowly fill the void. Goldship looks around frantically and notices that she is standing at the edge of a cliff over a massive body of water. In front of her, the sun is shining at the horizon, coloring the sky a bright orange.
"Come on, Goldship! We're practically here!"
"Huh?"
Goldship turned around when she heard her name being called. It was from Igo Heita, who is currently wearing a hiking outfit. Even though he was calling for Goldship, he wasn't calling for THE Goldship, but another one.
"I am! I am! Geez!!"
Following behind him was herself. Goldship saw herself in a hiking outfit following the Igo Heita to the end of the cliff.
"Damn!! The sunrise is as amazing as they said!! Guess it was worth it after all."
"Hahahaha!! Damn straight!!"
The real Goldship watches as her and Igo Heita stand side by side, watching the sun slowly rise over the horizon. The way the early morning light reflects on the water and the clouds above makes the scene really picturesque.
"Hey, Goldship. You know that I'm getting married next month, right?"
"Of course! I'm the victim of McQueen and Teio's anger!! How can I forget?"
"Hahahaha… Sorry about that. Can I ask you to be my best man, Goldship?"
"Even though I am a woman?"
"I think you barely classify as one."
"Hahaha!! Bastard!! Sure."
"Thanks, Goldship."
The last thing the real Goldship saw of the scene was the 2 individuals sharing a fist bump. Goldship smiles at how close they both are, but something is gnawing at her heart.
*Snap*
The scene changes to the outside of a chapel. Goldship notices that a lot of Uma Musumes are attending the ceremony. The atmosphere isn't exactly the greatest. It's like they're forcing themselves to be happy. Well, everyone except Goldship.
"Let us welcome the newlyweds!!"
The young man and his new wife walk down the red carpet. Everyone was clapping, but no one was cheering. Everyone has this plastered fake smile on their face as the young man happily walks with his new wife.
"AAAAHHH!!! RICE CAN'T TAKE IT ANYMORE!!"
"WAIT!! RICE SHOWER!! STOP!!"
A particularly small Uma Musume breaks through the crowd while holding a dagger. Some Umas pile on her and hold her still. They were as angry as she is, but this is his choice to make.
"Man, this is one hell of a ceremony."
"Tell me about it. Thanks for being normal, Goldship."
"It's nothing. We're still going to that waterfall next month, will we?"
"Ah… Can we reschedule for the month after that? Sorry!! I'm going on my honeymoon."
"Eh… Sure. I'm okay with that."
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"Sorry, Goldship! Can we reschedule the scuba diving for next month? My wife is in the last trimester!"
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"Sorry again!! Can we reschedule the skydiving to like… two months from now? My daughter is going to attend preschool, and I don't want to miss it."
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"Ahahaha!! About that Egypt trip, how about in February? I'm going to spend the new year with my in-laws."
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"Don't you think it's about time you woke up, Goldship?"
The scene now shows Goldship and McQueen sitting at a cafe. McQueen was holding a cup of tea in her hand as she spoke in a matter-of-fact way to Goldship.
"Igo Heita is no longer our trainer. We have graduated from Tracen. It's about time you walk your own path like everyone else."
"..."
"Teio has let him go and is now dating someone as she prepares to be a trainer. Rice has finally accepted the reality and is now training to be a baker. Rudolph is happy with her own family. Suzuka is studying overseas, and last I heard, she had someone in her eyes. We all have accepted that he can't be ours and move on. All except you."
"..."
As McQueen spells out the state of several Umas, the ring on her left ring finger shines brightly as if to mock Goldship.
"I understand wanting to keep in contact, but even I only call him once a week. And I was the craziest for him. But I suppose I was wrong. My obsession with him couldn't match yours."
"...I know…"
"Igo Heita has his own family. He has his own business. He has his own needs. He is no longer a single man who can walk with you all day long, Goldship. He has a family that he will prioritize over anything, including you. It's not that he hates you or anything. It's just how marriage is, Goldship."
"...Okay…"
"So please, for all of us. It pained me to say it, but I can't let you suffer any longer. It's about time, you walk your own path, alone."
"...Yeah… Thank you, McQueen… I need that…"
"Apologies for my late timing and inability to sugarcoat my words."
"..."
*Snap*
The scenery blurs out into complete darkness until a door is opened. From that door, Goldship enters the room. Her normally cheerful personality is nowhere to be seen, replaced by the rigidity of a crushed adult. From the door, light comes into the room, giving the real Goldship a little bit of visual information about the room.
Knicks knacks, souvenirs, photos, books, etc. The room is filled to the brim with objects that Goldship has gathered in her many adventures. The fake Goldship brings out a book from her bag, and with a heavy sigh, she slides it into a bookshelf. She stood still for a moment, looking around the room with a heavy expression before exhaling a massive sigh and walking out of the room.
"No…"
"This is the fate that awaits you."
Byerley Turk flips the switch, and the light turns on. The real Goldship can finally see the true image of the room. It's a damp, dusty, and clearly unkept trophy room. Goldship can imagine how majestic this room was in its heyday, when Goldship and Igo Heita were still going on adventures together.
Goldship looks at the photos plastered on the wall. The first section of the photos is filled with the picture of her and Igo Heita, happily posing on their adventures. As she walks down the corridor, more and more of the photos are replaced by photos of scenery. Gone is the smile and laughter of the people who go on adventures together, replaced by the loneliness of the scenery.
"No… This won't happen… He won't–"
"Do not indulge in your childish illusion. Deep inside, you understand that this day will come."
"Kuhk! Sniffle… Sniffle… If he is busy with his wife, then I'll go on adventures on my own!! Sniffle… Sniffle…"
"Do not say something you know you couldn't do."
"...Shut up! What the hell do you want me to do then?!?"
"There is a path that you could take. A path that will lead to what you truly desire, my daughter."