Ace and Regina! The Truth Behind Their Birth! (known as The Story of Splendorious in the US) is the 46th episode of Doki Doki! PreCure (27th of Glitter Force Doki Doki), and the 483rd episode overall of Pretty Cure.
Aguri and Regina's backstory is revealed.
Tropes:
- Blush Sticker: Baby Marie-Ange has little blushies on her face.
- Death by Childbirth: Marie-Ange's mother died giving birth to her. Glitter Force Doki Doki softens this into saying she became Delicate and Sickly and never fully recovered.
- Mood Whiplash: Glitter Force Doki Doki: Glitter Ace seriously says that she and Regina come from the same place, while the music is very dark. Cue the upbeat, peppy intro!
- The Reveal:
- Aguri and Regina are the light and dark sides of Princess Marie-Ange's heart, which she split to save her life, while Ai-chan is her reincarnation.
- King Jikochuu/Mercenare is the corrupted form of the Trump King.
- Meta example: The episode ends with a trailer for HappinessCharge Pretty Cure!, revealing the new Cures to be Cure Lovely and Cure Princess.
- Tears of Joy: The Trump King cries these over the love he has for his daughter.
