The Goddesses win.

“The winners are...The Goddesses!”

You lean against the ropes dejectedly as Athena and Aphrodite celebrate, striking poses and blowing kisses for the crowd. Melody is in even worse shape—you catch a glimpse of an utterly heartbroken expression before she turns to leave.

She’s just about to climb out of the ring when the Goddesses turn back to you.

“Stay a moment, please,” says Athena, and you’re surprised to hear that it sounds more like a request than a command.

Melody turn around, visibly steeling herself for a gloating taunt or a final humiliation.

Her eyes go almost comically wide when Athena offers her a handshake.

Aphrodite does the same to you, and you each take it as Athena explains, “You were worthy opponents today. We had to be at the absolute peak of our abilities to overcome you. Had you been facing anyone else, I truly believe you would have prevailed.”

“And I can’t speak for Athena, but you certainly left me more than satisfied,” says Aphrodite with a cheeky wink as the two of them switch to shake hands with the opposite partner.

You nod at them in thanks as the crowd cheers for the display of sportsmanship, and Melody brightens a little at the praise. But she still seems downcast.

“Thanks, but...I can’t keep losing forever,” she says.

Aphrodite looks her dead in the eye and says with complete confidence, “You won’t.”