Artist's commentary
[Cheer that Changed the World] Seeking the Pearl
An exciting race unfolds itself before me as I watch from the stands up high. Every racer is bursting forward with impressive speed. Out of the blue, a strikingly loud voice rings throughout the venue.
"Nice turn! But they're hot on your heels! At this rate... Ah!"
I wonder who she's cheering for. She sounded pretty crushed just now...
"Good job, what a beautiful pass! I can tell you've been working on that! Now take it home—gooo!"
"Huh?! Weren't you cheering for the racer who was in the lead until now?"
The words spill out of my mouth, and the girl, Seeking the Pearl, looks at me with a warm smile.
"In a race, there'll always be a winner and a loser. There's always two sides, like light and darkness. But you know, when it comes to competitors giving it their all, everyone's the same, and I think we should celebrate that! Every racer deserves to be cheered for and praised! I support each and every one out there!"
Her words are pure and innocent, like a pearl. And in the face of her brilliance... I begin to see the world through a new lens.

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