Keeping up with Star Rail — Sparkle: Ability Intro Vid (remember to fix title) | Honkai: Star Rail

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Thank you for tuning in to this special Interastral Peace Entertainment program, Keeping up with Star Rail — Sparkle: Ability Intro Vid (remember to fix title).

English Voice:

Owlbert — Bill Butts

Sampo — Roger Rose

Sparkle — Lizzie Freeman

Before the start of this episode, please allow me to share a riddle with you all to warm us up: I am beautiful and dazzling from afar, but I can burn you when you get close. I am clearly very dangerous, yet ever popular. I appear when night falls and hide away when daylight rises. You eagerly anticipate me, but bid farewell when I'm at my brightest.

I can only bring momentary joy, but you will remember me for a lifetime. Who am I? The answer is our main character for today: Sparkle! Wait, what? Wasn't I supposed to introduce Black Swan? To better showcase the artistic life of Mistress Sparkle to the audience, the production team specially invited her close friend from the tavern "World's End" Mr. Sampo.

Dear audience, it is I, your old friend, Sampo... But I must say... Sparkle and I aren't that close, haha... Didn't you invite me as a guest to introduce the Garden of Recollection Memokeepers? What's there to introduce about Sparkle? Oh, Sampo, you're mistaken! Mistress Sparkle is a top performer in the galaxy! Some viewers may not be familiar with her yet, but I want to say that once you've witnessed her exciting performance, you'll be as fascinated as I am.

Well... since we're friends, we can discuss changing the script on the fly. But... maybe you could add in a little something something for me? Oh dear, this will involve some cost calculations. I can't make this decision... How about we finish recording the episode first, and then I'll ask the boss for you? We're friends after all, and I won't let you down! And what about the compensation for being knocked unconscious by unidentified individuals backstage? We're friends, right? And what about the compensation for that text message scam you sent me?

After all, we're friends, right? Oh, we're all friends here. Let's not bring up the past! Let's compromise. I'll be a good guest for this episode, and if there's anything good in the future, don't forget your old pal~ You can think about the best angle to showcase Mistress Sparkle's acting skills~ Let's proceed with the rest of the program.

Sparkle is a Quantum-Type character following the Path of Harmony. As a Masked Fool, beneath her seemingly sunny and cheerful appearance, she hides a completely different person, making her truly mysterious. Didn't memorize the script today, Owlbert? Do you want your appearance fee or not? When Sparkle uses her Basic Attack, she will deal Quantum Damage to one target enemy based on her ATK.

Unlocking specific Traces allows her Attack to additionally regenerate a certain amount of Energy. Whoa! These moves are so agile. And look at those sharp techniques, how smooth and free! Yeah, that's more like it! Sparkle's Skill will increase the CRIT DMG of an ally based on her own CRIT DMG for a certain number of turns.

This also causes the target's Action to be Advanced Forward. She not only displays her own exquisite acting skills but also brings out the most sincere performances from others! Truly amazing! When Sparkle is on the battlefield, the max number of Skill Points is additionally increased. For every Skill Point consumed, the damage dealt by all allies will be increased for a certain number of turns, stacking up to a certain limit.

She's like a shining beacon! Every scene becomes vivid and interesting with her! Every character comes to life! Interastral Peace Entertainment owes Mistress Sparkle a lifetime achievement award! Hehehe... That was a bit too much, let's tone it down a little. What do you mean too much? This is my professional evaluation as a veteran actor! As a versatile veteran actor, Mistress Sparkle can effortlessly embody any role.

"The Hero with a Thousand Faces" is not an exaggeration! When using her Ultimate, Mistress Sparkle recovers a certain amount of Skill Points for the team and grants allies the "Cipher" effect. When allies with Cipher trigger the DMG Boost effect provided by Sparkle's Talent, each stack additionally increases the effect for a certain number of turns.

Oh my! What a breathtaking performance! Can I watch this for free? Great actors don't just shine on center stage! Sometimes, Mistress Sparkle willingly remains behind the scenes~ Using her Technique, she puts all allies in stealth mode for a certain amount of time. Entering battle while in stealth mode recovers a certain amount of Skill Points for the team.

We never settle for mediocrity! Next is the highlight of this episode! After relentless efforts, we have obtained an unreleased clip of Mistress Sparkle performing... Play the tape! The actress in this scene is a newcomer, and her first performance seems a bit inexperienced. She uses her Skill, consuming 1 Skill Point.

Then, Mistress Sparkle uses her Skill, immediately putting the newcomer into a performance state. Under the influence of Sparkle's Skill, her CRIT DMG is increased, and her action is Advanced Forward. Supporting the newcomer, Mistress Sparkle is indeed a great veteran actor. Soon after, another actor joins in, escalating the dramatic tension.

This is because she used her Skill, increasing the ATK of all allies. Truly an experienced actress. Such professionalism, bravo! Thanks to the action-advancing effect of Mistress Sparkle's Skill, it's the newcomer's turn again. Oh no, she's out of Skill Points and can't use her Skill. Maybe she forgot her lines.

Can the scene be salvaged? Newcomers are prone to stage fright. It's just unavoidable. But Mistress Sparkle timely fills in a line, avoiding an awkward silence. After she uses her Ultimate, the team gains a whopping 4 Skill Points. The newcomer, having used her Skill, also remembers her lines and takes action, defeating the enemy.

What a brilliant performance! I can't help but wonder... Are there any limits to Mistress Sparkle's acting? No, you're asking the wrong question. You should instead ask: What are the limits of the art of acting? Oh? Mr. Sampo, do you have any insight into that? I believe that Mistress Sparkle represents the limit of the art of "acting" itself! How profound! I applaud you, Mr. Sampo! Unfortunately, your acting is still confined to... Confined to what!? Finish your sentence! Mr. Sampo, you have too many limitations. Having limitations always kills the vibe. Wait, why does that sound so familiar... Are you... Now that we've come to the end of the show, how about another riddle? What looks like Owlbert, sounds like Owlbert, has the personality of Owlbert, but isn't Owlbert? Sparkle! Just as I thought! Don't leave me before paying me first! And that's a wrap!