Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Route and Linguang are in a heated race, both using the extreme "Dauntless" running style.
• Linguang activates her domain and a unique music effect, catching up to Route.
• After the third turn, Linguang and Route are side by side, with Proof closing in from behind.
• A three-way battle for supremacy ensues.

Character Developments

• Route's determination and fighting spirit are unwavering, even when faced with a powerful rival.
• Linguang demonstrates her legendary status, activating her domain and a unique music effect to catch up to Route.
• Proof shows her potential as a "Killer" and "Super Dark Horse," activating her domain to challenge the leaders.

Significant Themes

• Competition and rivalry
• Determination and perseverance
• The clash of legends

Character Interactions

• Route and Linguang engage in a fierce, side-by-side race, each determined to outdo the other.
• Proof challenges the leading duo, adding tension to the race.
• The event organizing committee, staff, and spectators are captivated by the intense competition.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Proof, an assassin-type Uma Musume, aims to catch up and surpass Linguang and Route, two legendary Uma Musume.
• Proof activates her Domain and launches a powerful final burst, attempting to close the gap between her and the leading duo.
• Linguang, running alongside Route, activates multiple Domain skills and an unprecedented final burst on the final stretch, leaving Route and the chasing pack behind.
• Linguang pulls ahead, creating a significant gap between herself and Route, ultimately winning the race with an overwhelming lead.

Character Developments

• Proof: Struggles with inconsistent performance but aims to create memorable moments and defeat Hall of Fame Uma Musume to secure her place in history.
• Linguang: Proves herself to be an exceptional Uma Musume, displaying an unprecedented final burst and accelerating skills, solidifying her status as a legend.
• Route: Initially confident, Route struggles to keep up with Linguang's pace and ultimately acknowledges Linguang's extraordinary abilities.

Significant Themes

• Competition and Rivalry: Proof's desire to catch up to and surpass Linguang and Route drives the narrative, highlighting the intense competition among Uma Musume.
• Legacy and Historical Significance: Proof's goal to create memorable moments and defeat legendary Uma Musume emphasizes the importance of leaving a lasting impact on the sport and its history.

Character Interactions

• Proof vs. Linguang and Route: Proof's chase and eventual inability to catch up to Linguang and Route highlight the vast gap in their abilities and serve as a catalyst for Proof's character development.
• Linguang vs. Route: The intense competition between these two legendary Uma Musume showcases their skills, determination, and ultimately, Linguang's superiority.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Nearl wins the race against Route by eleven lengths, solidifying her status as a legendary Heavenly Horse.
• The victory attracts global attention and praise, with viewers from various countries celebrating Nearl's win.
• Route, despite losing, realizes that she might have been helped by Nearl, as her post-race exhaustion dissipates quickly.

Character Developments

• Nearl: Reinforces her status as a legendary Heavenly Horse with her decisive victory. Her influence and greatness are acknowledged by Route.
• Route: Realizes Nearl's extraordinary abilities and influence. She understands that Nearl might have helped her and decides to thank her.

Significant Themes

• Greatness and influence: Nearl's victory not only solidifies her status as a legendary Heavenly Horse but also highlights her greatness and influence, as seen in her impact on other Uma Musume.
• Rivalry and respect: Despite losing, Route acknowledges Nearl's strength and influence, setting the stage for a potential rivalry with mutual respect.

Character Interactions

• Nearl and Route: Although they don't interact directly in this chapter, their relationship evolves as Route realizes Nearl's greatness and decides to thank her, suggesting a shift from rivalry to mutual respect.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Linguang's Domain protects Route from injury during the Pacific Classic Stakes.
• Route publicly thanks and praises Linguang for her protection, revealing Linguang's unique ability to protect other Uma Musume.
• Route's interview creates a sensation, shocking the Uma Musume world and increasing Linguang's popularity and influence.

Character Developments

• Linguang: Gains recognition and popularity for her unique ability to protect other Uma Musume. Her influence grows, rivaling or surpassing Secretariat.
• Route: Shows gratitude and respect for Linguang, using her influence to boost Linguang's popularity. She looks forward to the upcoming Breeders' Cup showdown between Linguang and Secretariat.
• Sunday Quiet: Inspired by Linguang's performance, she redoubles her training efforts to improve and challenge Linguang again.

Significant Themes

• Protection and Kindness: Linguang's unique ability to protect other Uma Musume highlights her kindness and sets her apart from other competitors.
• Recognition and Popularity: Linguang's actions gain her widespread recognition and popularity, both within the Uma Musume circle and among fans.
• Growth and Rivalry: Sunday Quiet's response to Linguang's growth shows the competitive spirit and desire to improve among the Uma Musume.

Character Interactions

• Linguang and Route: Their interaction after the race leads to Route publicly thanking and praising Linguang, boosting Linguang's popularity and influence.
• Sunday Quiet and Linguang: Sunday Quiet's response to Linguang's growth shows her determination to improve and challenge Linguang again, highlighting their rivalry.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Sunday Quiet, after losing the American Classic Triple Crown to Linguang, sets her sights on the Dream Cup, knowing it's her only chance to compete against other legendary Uma Musume.
• She realizes that winning the Breeders' Cup Classic is her only path to qualify for the Dream Cup.
• Sunday Quiet learns from Route's interview that Linguang protected her and Easy Gentleman during their final Triple Crown race, earning Sunday Quiet's admiration.

Character Developments

• Sunday Quiet: Becomes more determined to win the Breeders' Cup Classic to qualify for the Dream Cup. Develops admiration for Linguang after learning about the protection she received.
• Linguang: Gains more respect and admiration from other Uma Musume, including Sunday Quiet, for protecting her rivals.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and determination in the face of adversity (Sunday Quiet's pursuit of the Dream Cup).
• Respect and admiration for selfless acts (Linguang's protection of her rivals).

Character Interactions

• Sunday Quiet and Linguang: Sunday Quiet develops admiration for Linguang after learning about her protection during the Triple Crown.
• Sunday Quiet and Route: Sunday Quiet learns about Linguang's protection from Route's interview.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Anran, transformed as Nearl, discovers she might have an Alternate Form, similar to characters in the game Arknights.
• Nearl's Alternate Form could bring significant changes, potentially including a shield as her new weapon, making her "Margaret Pantheon."
• Lin Anran looks forward to Nearl's Alternate Form but is concerned about the upcoming Breeders' Cup races, where Platinum and Nearl will face strong Hai Family Uma Musume.
• Route, after losing to Nearl, decides to challenge the Breeders' Cup and plans to team up with Bully to secure Lin Anran's affection.

Character Developments

• Lin Anran: Realizes Nearl's potential for an Alternate Form and anticipates her evolution.
• Route: Accepts her defeat, plans to challenge the Breeders' Cup, and strategizes to secure Lin Anran's affection with Bully's help.

Significant Themes

• Evolution and growth (Nearl's potential Alternate Form).
• Competition and challenge (Route's decision to race in the Breeders' Cup).
• Strategic planning and alliances (Route and Bully's team-up).

Character Interactions

• Lin Anran and Nearl: Lin Anran is curious about Nearl's potential Alternate Form.
• Route and Bully: Route reaches out to Bully to form an alliance to secure Lin Anran's affection.
• Route and Linguang/Secretariat: Route acknowledges their strength and plans to challenge them in the Breeders' Cup.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Secretariat easily defeats Easy Gentleman in a training match, demonstrating her power.
• Several Uma Musume (Sunday Quiet, Bully, Route, Easy Gentleman) lose to Linguang and Platinum, increasing pressure on Secretariat.
• Route and Bully visit Lin Anran together, asking for his help to start a 'Summer Training Camp' to recover from their losses and fatigue.

Character Developments

• Secretariat shows her strength and confidence, but also acknowledges Linguang's potential.
• Route and Bully show a rare harmony and teamwork, working together to ask Lin Anran for help.
• Lin Anran is surprised by Route and Bully's joint visit and their request for a Summer Training Camp.

Significant Themes

• Competition and rivalry among Uma Musume, with Linguang and Platinum emerging as strong opponents.
• The importance of recovery and changing environments for Uma Musume to maintain peak performance.
• The growing fame and demand for Lin Anran's medical services among Uma Musume.

Character Interactions

• Secretariat and Easy Gentleman's training match highlights Secretariat's power and Easy Gentleman's admiration.
• Route and Bully's joint visit to Lin Anran shows their unity and mutual respect, despite their past rivalry.
• Lin Anran's interactions with Route and Bully reveal his curiosity and willingness to help, despite being surprised by their joint request.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Anran is invited by Route and Bully for a Summer Training Camp.
• Route offers double the standard salary for the camp.
• Lin Anran agrees to the camp after Route hints at exposing his previous guidance training with Prankster.

Character Developments

• Lin Anran: Shows his mercenary nature, agreeing to the camp for the higher salary.
• Route: Demonstrates her cunning and strategic mind, using the Prankster's actions to her advantage.
• Bully: Shows determination to compete for Lin Anran's attention with Route and Prankster.

Significant Themes

• Greed and materialism (Lin Anran's focus on money).
• Competition and rivalry (among Uma Musume for Lin Anran's attention).
• Manipulation and strategy (Route's actions to secure Lin Anran's services).

Character Interactions

• Lin Anran and Route: Route manipulates Lin Anran into agreeing to the Summer Training Camp.
• Route and Bully: They form an alliance to secure Lin Anran's services, with Route using Bully's help to keep the Prankster at bay.
• Prankster (off-page): Mentioned as a rival who previously had a close relationship with Lin Anran, causing Route to act.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Platinum receives a call confirming her registration for the Goodwood Cup, a prestigious long-distance Group 1 race in Europe.
• She learns that Stringed Instrument, a dominant long-distance Uma Musume, has won the Goodwood Cup for three consecutive years.
• Platinum finds herself among the top three popular Uma Musume for the Goodwood Cup, with a close margin between the top three.

Character Developments

• Platinum shows interest and determination in facing Stringed Instrument, acknowledging the challenge ahead.
• Stringed Instrument is established as a formidable opponent, having dominated the Goodwood Cup for three consecutive years.

Significant Themes

• Competition and rivalry among Uma Musume, particularly in long-distance races.
• The impact of popularity and fan support on race outcomes.

Character Interactions

• Platinum interacts with the Goodwood Cup staff, confirming her registration.
• Star of Kaido observes Stringed Instrument's training, highlighting their friendly relationship and shared chestnut color.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Stringed Instrument, a renowned long-distance runner, trains on a track similar to the Goodwood Cup course to prepare for the upcoming race.
• Star of Kaido observes Stringed Instrument's training, acknowledging her strength and preparation.
• The Goodwood Cup is anticipated to be challenging for Stringed Instrument due to her previous defeat by Rapping Expert and the presence of Platinum.
• A popularity voting for the Goodwood Cup participants is underway, with Platinum leading Stringed Instrument by a slight margin.
• Stringed Instrument approaches Star of Kaido, expressing her determination to win the Goodwood Cup and avenge Star of Kaido's defeat in the Arc de Triomphe.
• An interview asks various Uma Musume about the strongest long-distance runner, with most naming Rapping Expert, though some mention Platinum as a contender.
• Rapping Expert trains intensively for the Goodwood Cup, acknowledging Stringed Instrument and Platinum as formidable opponents.
• Route prepares for a "Summer Training Camp" with Doctor Lin, inviting Bully to join, aiming to improve her racing skills.

Character Developments

• Stringed Instrument: Shows dedication to her training and expresses determination to win the Goodwood Cup.
• Rapping Expert: Recognized as one of the strongest long-distance runners, she trains intensively for the upcoming race.
• Route: Demonstrates cunning and quick thinking by inviting Doctor Lin for a "Summer Training Camp" to improve her racing skills.

Significant Themes

• Preparation and dedication to one's craft (Stringed Instrument's training, Route's invitation to Doctor Lin)
• Competition and rivalry (the Goodwood Cup, Route's "Summer Training Camp" invitation)
• Determination and perseverance (Stringed Instrument's goal to avenge Star of Kaido, Rapping Expert's intense training)

Character Interactions

• Star of Kaido and Stringed Instrument: Star of Kaido observes Stringed Instrument's training and acknowledges her strength. Stringed Instrument expresses her determination to win the Goodwood Cup and avenge Star of Kaido's defeat.
• Rapping Expert and Stringed Instrument: Both are recognized as strong contenders for the Goodwood Cup, with Rapping Expert acknowledging Stringed Instrument as a formidable opponent.
• Route and Doctor Lin: Route invites Doctor Lin for a "Summer Training Camp" to improve her racing skills, demonstrating her cunning and quick thinking.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Route invites Lin Anran to Europe under the guise of watching Platinum's race, but her true intention is to spend time with him.
• Lin Anran agrees to the plan, understanding Route's hidden agenda.
• Winx, a fan of Platinum, travels to Europe to watch her idol's race.

Character Developments

• Route: Shows cunning and strategic planning in her pursuit of Lin Anran.
• Lin Anran: Demonstrates understanding and acceptance of Route's feelings.
• Winx: Overcomes her social anxiety to support Platinum, revealing her fandom.

Significant Themes

• Love and pursuit: Route's determination to win Lin Anran's heart.
• Fandom and admiration: Winx's devotion to Platinum.

Character Interactions

• Route and Lin Anran: They communicate secretly about the trip, with Route expressing her feelings indirectly, and Lin Anran understanding and accepting them.
• Platinum and Winx: They share a brief but meaningful interaction, with Platinum acknowledging Winx's presence and Winx being thrilled by the attention from her idol.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The sudden rain before the Goodwood Cup race threatens Heavenly Horse Platinum's championship dream.
• Despite the rain, Platinum's support is overwhelming, surpassing that of the other two top contenders, Stringed Instrument and Rapping Expert.
• Van Gogh, the Mile Emperor, looks forward to racing against Platinum.
• Backstage, Platinum faces off against Stringed Instrument and Rapping Expert, who both suggest she withdraw due to the heavy track and her lack of recent long-distance races.

Character Developments

• Platinum Centaurea: Shows determination and confidence in her ability to overcome the heavy track.
• Stringed Instrument: Demonstrates experience and wisdom, advising Platinum to withdraw.
• Rapping Expert: Displays arrogance and greed, wanting to face Platinum at her best.
• Van Gogh: Reveals her eagerness to race against Platinum and her desire to see Platinum replicate Nearl's legendary performances.

Significant Themes

• The impact of weather conditions on races and strategies.
• The importance of timing and preparation in racing.
• The determination and confidence of top racers.

Character Interactions

• Platinum vs. Stringed Instrument and Rapping Expert: A tense standoff backstage, with both opponents advising Platinum to withdraw.
• Van Gogh vs. Star of Kaido: Van Gogh expresses her eagerness to race against Platinum, while Star of Kaido acknowledges Platinum's popularity.
• Fans vs. Platinum: Platinum's overwhelming support from fans, despite the rain and her opponents' advice.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A torrential downpour begins an hour before the Goodwood Cup, making the track extremely heavy and challenging.
• Platinum, the Heavenly Horse, decides to participate despite the harsh conditions, causing a stir among the audience and other Uma Musume.
• The race begins with Platinum, Stringed Instrument (Hai Family's long-distance champion), and Rapping Expert (current long-distance powerhouse) as the top favorites.

Character Developments

• Platinum (Heavenly Horse): Shows remarkable composure and confidence in the face of the heavy track, demonstrating her exceptional talent and strength.
• Stringed Instrument: Maintains her calm and determination, ready to defend her throne as the long-distance champion.
• Rapping Expert: Exhibits her arrogance and strong will to defeat Platinum and become the undisputed number one in all long-distance races.

Significant Themes

• Confidence and Composure: Each of the top favorites displays their unique confidence and composure under challenging conditions.
• Strength and Talent: The heavy track serves as a test of the Uma Musume's strength and talent, with Platinum's participation raising the stakes.

Character Interactions

• Platinum vs. Rapping Expert: Tension builds between Platinum and Rapping Expert, with Rapping Expert vowing to defeat Platinum and take her place.
• Platinum vs. Stringed Instrument: Stringed Instrument, though not directly interacting with Platinum, is determined to maintain her winning streak against the Heavenly Horse.
• Platinum vs. Other Uma Musume: Platinum's calm and

Key Plot Points and Events

• Rapping Expert starts the race aggressively, taking the lead in the inner-middle lane to avoid the heaviest parts of the track.
• PlatinumCentaurea, despite starting last, decides to accelerate early due to the heavy track conditions.
• PlatinumCentaurea activates her Heavenly Horse Vision, unleashing a Domain with Terra Twin Moons, and begins overtaking other Uma Musume, using her Transcendence Effect to 'pierce' them.

Character Developments

• Rapping Expert demonstrates her strategic thinking and confidence by taking an optimal starting position.
• PlatinumCentaurea showcases her adaptability and decisiveness by accelerating early, deviating from her usual 'wait-and-kick' strategy.

Significant Themes

• The importance of adaptability and strategy in racing, especially in harsh conditions.
• The power of PlatinumCentaurea's Heavenly Horse effects and her status as a formidable competitor.

Character Interactions

• Rapping Expert and PlatinumCentaurea are positioned at opposite ends of the pack, with Rapping Expert leading and PlatinumCentaurea accelerating from the rear.
• The other Uma Musume are affected by PlatinumCentaurea's Transcendence Effect, being 'pierced' as she overtakes them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Platinum, the Heavenly Horse, starts the race with a powerful lead, surprising and pressuring other Uma Musume.
• Platinum overtakes Stringed Instrument, the top long-distance Uma Musume, by taking a diagonal path towards the inner track, breaking racing norms.
• Platinum's actions spark debate and shock among the audience and other Uma Musume.

Character Developments

• Platinum: Confident in her abilities, she chooses unconventional strategies to gain advantages in the race.
• Stringed Instrument: Initially underestimates Platinum, but becomes shocked and uncertain about her abilities after Platinum's actions.
• Rapping Expert: Maintains her lead but becomes aware of Platinum's threat.

Significant Themes

• Breaking norms and expectations in racing strategies.
• Confidence and self-belief in one's abilities.
• The challenge of long-distance races and heavy tracks.

Character Interactions

• Platinum and Stringed Instrument: Platinum's actions surprise and shock Stringed Instrument, causing her to question her initial underestimation of Platinum.
• Platinum and Rapping Expert: Rapping Expert becomes aware of Platinum's threat and prepares to defend her lead.
• The audience and other Uma Musume: Debate and shock spread among the audience and other Uma Musume as Platinum breaks racing norms.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The chapter focuses on a race, the Goodwood Cup, between Rapping Expert and Platinum Centaurea, two powerful Uma Musume.
• Rapping Expert, the strongest long-distance Uma Musume, aims to prove her dominance against Platinum, who has recently defeated her idol, Star of Kaido.
• The race begins, and Rapping Expert deploys her powerful domain, accelerating early. Platinum, however, reveals her Heavenly Horse Form, growing wings and increasing her speed dramatically.

Character Developments

• Rapping Expert: She is confident in her strength but feels threatened by Platinum, showing a rare sense of crisis.
• Platinum Centaurea: She demonstrates her power and determination, leaving other Uma Musume in awe and struggle to keep up.

Significant Themes

• The theme of power and its limits is explored through the clash between Rapping Expert and Platinum.
• The struggle against environmental conditions (heavy track and rain) is another theme, with Platinum handling it better than others.

Character Interactions

• The intense rivalry between Rapping Expert and Platinum is the central interaction, with each pushing the other to their limits.
• Other Uma Musume in the race struggle to keep up, highlighting Platinum's exceptional abilities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Platinum, the Heavenly Horse, trains intensively for a few days before her first European long-distance GI race.
• The race begins, with Platinum leading, followed by Rapping Expert, and Stringed Instrument.
• Platinum quickly pulls ahead, leaving Rapping Expert and Stringed Instrument struggling for second place.
• Platinum enters the final straight with a significant lead, while the battle for second place continues.

Character Developments

• Platinum: Shows incredible speed and adaptability, dominating the race. She's disinterested in her competitors and focused on finishing quickly.
• Rapping Expert: Struggles to maintain her lead, eventually losing to Platinum. She's determined to secure at least second place.
• Stringed Instrument: Initially worried about the gap, she accelerates and challenges Rapping Expert for second place.

Significant Themes

• Competition and Rivalry: The Uma Musume race is a competitive event where each participant aims to outdo the others.
• Determination and Perseverance: Rapping Expert and Stringed Instrument display determination to secure a good position despite Platinum's dominance.
• Adaptability: Platinum showcases her ability to excel in various conditions, including a Heavy Track and the inner lane.

Character Interactions

• Platinum, Rapping Expert, and Stringed Instrument are the main competitors. Platinum leads the race, while Rapping Expert and Stringed Instrument battle for second place.
• The commentator's voice reflects the audience's awe and astonishment at Platinum's performance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Platinum wins the Goodwood Cup by a staggering 27 lengths in heavy rain, defeating Rapping Expert and Stringed Instrument.
• Rapping Expert qualifies for the Heavenly Horse Hall of Fame but is disappointed by her statue's placement.
• Platinum is praised as the strongest in short, middle, and long distances, with only the mile distance left to conquer.

Character Developments

• Platinum solidifies her status as a legendary Heavenly Horse, winning her third major race in different distances.
• Rapping Expert and Stringed Instrument acknowledge Platinum's dominance and are in awe of her strength.
• Rapping Expert feels a mix of disappointment and shock after seeing her statue's placement in the Heavenly Horse Hall of Fame.

Significant Themes

• The theme of dominance and superiority in racing is reinforced as Platinum continues her winning streak.
• The idea of legacy and recognition is explored through Rapping Expert's reaction to her statue's placement.

Character Interactions

• Platinum's dominance is acknowledged by her competitors, Rapping Expert, and Stringed Instrument.
• Rapping Expert and Stringed Instrument share a moment of disappointment and disbelief at Platinum's victory.
• The fans in the stadium celebrate Platinum's victory, drowning out the commentator's voice with their cheers.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Platinum wins the Goodwood Cup, a prestigious long-distance race in Europe, defeating the two strongest monsters in Europe in her first attempt in half a century.
• Stringed Instruments, who finished third, is exhausted and impressed by Platinum's strength.
• Uma Musume fans worldwide are captivated by Platinum, including those who originally only liked other horses like Stringed Instruments or Rap Artist.
• Platinum is expected to challenge the Mile GI next, aiming to surpass Eclipse.

Character Developments

• Platinum: Proves her strength and adaptability in long-distance races, solidifying her status as a Heavenly Horse.
• Stringed Instruments: Realizes Platinum's immense power and is impressed by her performance.
• Sato no Diamond and Kitasan Black: Express their admiration for Platinum and determination to watch her upcoming mile race against Van Gogh.

Significant Themes

• Strength and adaptability: Platinum's victory demonstrates her exceptional power and ability to adapt to various race conditions.
• Fandom and popularity: Platinum's win gains her more fans worldwide, including those who originally supported other Uma Musume.
• Rivalry and anticipation: The upcoming mile race against Van Gogh builds excitement and anticipation.

Character Interactions

• Platinum and Stringed Instruments: Stringed Instruments is impressed and slightly intimidated by Platinum's strength.
• Sato no Diamond and Kitasan Black: The two Uma Musume express their admiration for Platinum and share their excitement for her upcoming race against Van Gogh.
• Daiwa Scarlet: Though not present, her legacy is discussed, and her record is compared to Platinum's and Van Gogh's potential.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Secretariat watches Platinum's race and regrets that Platinum won't compete in American dirt races.
• Secretariat contacts Lin Anran, asking about his return date.
• Lin Anran, in America, devises a plan to avoid suspicion about his whereabouts.

Character Developments

• Secretariat: Shows her competitive spirit and possessiveness, wanting to defeat every excellent Uma Musume.
• Lin Anran: Maintains his image as an enthusiastic Uma Musume doctor, avoiding suspicion about his absence during Platinum's race.
• Route: Demonstrates her intelligence and strategic thinking, devising a plan to keep Lin Anran's return date vague and maintain his image.
• Bully: Shows eagerness to spend time with Lin Anran but is naive about the potential consequences of Uma Dancing.

Significant Themes

• The competitive nature of Uma Musume, especially among the strongest.
• The desire to spend time with Lin Anran, driven by various motivations.
• The maintenance of Lin Anran's image as an enthusiastic Uma Musume doctor.

Character Interactions

• Secretariat and Lin Anran: Secretariat contacts Lin Anran, expressing her desire for him to return.
• Lin Anran, Route, and Bully: Lin Anran involves Route and Bully in his plan to maintain his image, with Route taking the lead in devising a strategy and Bully eagerly agreeing.