Higher, Stronger! Cheers by Usagi

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Usagi and Chibiusa accompany Hotaru to a sports stadium to deliver a fan letter to the famous athlete Shun Hayase.
The North American dub title for this episode is Heightened Hazard.

Summary

Episode Data
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Hotaru's letter
Original Episode
Name (Kanji/kana): より高くより強く! うさぎの応援
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Name (Translated): Higher, Stronger! Cheers by Usagi
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Episode Number: 117
Director: Kunihiko Ikuhara
Writer: Shigeru Yanagawa
Animation Director: Taichi Nakamura
Air Date: 10th of December, 1994
Previous Episode: Sunny Skies After a Storm! A Friendship Dedicated to Hotaru
Next Episode: The Battle in a Demonic Dimension! The Sailor Senshi's Bet
First English Dub Episode
Name: Heightened Hazard
Number: 110
Company: Cloverway
Air Date: 19th of July, 2000
Previous Episode: Thorny Weather
Next Episode: It's in the Cards


Mamoru begins a narration about the nature and purposes of the Outer Senshi. Sailors Uranus, Neptune and Pluto then tell of how their powers exceeded those of the Inner Senshi, for their mission was to defend the solar system from outside intruders. But this time, before they had awakened in this age, an outside enemy had already acheived a foothold, and now the battle must be fought on earth, where even Sailor Pluto will join in. At Hikawa shrine, the girls are gathered to hear this narrative. They make a few comments about it. Artemis wails about how sad it is that, as before, they cannot all work together. Mamoru tells them to give up any hope of that, because the world the Outer Senshi wish for is "completely different" from that of the Inner Senshi.

Meanwhile, at the headquarters of the Witches Five (now Four) a game of Twister is in progress. Mimete is attempting a difficult move, when Professor Tomoe arrives. She is surprised he would visit them in their workplace. He applauds her for being serious about "training" and tells her that since the next target is high jumper Shun Hayase, and that since he had already created a suitable Daimon, he decided to bring it over. Mimete thanks him and departs on her mission. Professor Tomoe joins in the game of Twister.

Hotaru is in her bedroom shyly writing a fan letter to the high jumper. She recalls watching a recent track meet on TV where Hayase set a new Japanese record and the announcer stated that Hayase was frail as a child, just as she is now. Unknown to her, Kaolinite is peeking her shoulder. She surprises Hotaru and then mocks her for having such hobbies. Hotaru screams for her to get out. Kaolinite pretends to leave, but then returns as Hotaru seals the letter in an envelope. She sneaks a peek at the addressee and then mocks her for writing a 'love letter' that she does not have the courage to send. Hotaru is deeply cut by the truth of this.

Usagi arrives home to find Hotaru talking with Chibiusa in the living room. Usagi comes in and greets her, and then wonders why Chibiusa hasn't served refreshments to their guest. Usagi and Chibiusa light into each other. Hotaru looks shocked at first, but then smiles wistfully, and remarks, ironically, that the house has such a gentle feeling to it. Then she tells them about the fan letter she has written. Chibiusa hopes she'll get a reply. Hotaru all but admits she really does lack the courage to send it. Usagi then suggests that they deliver the letter in person. Chibiusa agrees, and says that it will give Hotaru a chance to talk with Hayase in person.

Mimete is already at the stadium where Hayase trains, ogling him and fantasizing. Usagi, Chibiusa and Hotaru arrive at the stadiium. Also present are Setsuna Meioh, Michiru Kaioh and Haruka Tenoh. Chibi-Usa greets them and then they all are shocked to see Usagi, Hotaru in tow, running on to the field, pursued by three bespectacled security guards. The guards catch up to them, but then Hayase notices the commotion and comes over. Usagi tells Hotaru to give him the letter, as Chibi-Usa plays cheerleader in the background. She almost does, but then freezes.

Mimete unleashes her new Daimon, Undokhai. She chases off the security guards, leaving a trail of fire that also consumes Hotaru's dropped letter. Hotaru is crushed, and blanks out completely. Usagi sees Hotaru to safety and then transforms. Undokhai tries to take Hayase's heart crystal, but is interrupted by Sailor Moon and Chibi Moon. She distracts them and then devours the Heart Crystal. As Mimete makes to leave, the Daimon notices Hotaru looking ill and suggests she go to the medical office. Hotaru's eyes glow and she blasts the Daimon back on to the field. The three Outer Senshi take note of the wave of power that was just realeased, sure that it was Hotaru. Chibi Moon attacks the Daimon, and then Sailor Moon destroys her.

Hotaru comes to with Hayase leaning over her. He perceives that she is a frail child as he once was, and tells her how even today he sometimes wonders if his current healthy self is just a dream. Hotaru tells him she knows that feeling too, and Hayase thanks her for letting him open up to her. She tells him to do his best at the next meet, and he encourages her to also do her best, and believe that she will be strong one day. It ends with her watching Hayase's next meet on TV as he sets a new record.

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