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Windrider, Wavebreaker (III)

Last updated 2025-12-23

The day of Alice's surfing livestream finally arrives. Although her confidence-building training the day before wasn't great, she has no choice but to face whatever challenges come her way. Yet, as soon as she arrives at the beach, there are all sorts of incidents...

Windrider, Wavebreaker (III) is an Event Commission and part of Alice Thymefield's storyline for Tales of Midsummer Dreams at Fantasy Resort.

Parts

  1. An Exchange Beforehand
  2. The Decisive Moment
  3. Heatwave Bunny
  4. Gentleman of the Waves
  5. Riding the Wind With You

Steps

  1. Talk to Yuzuha on the beach
  2. Glean what people think from the crowd
  3. Discuss solutions with Yuzuha and Manato
  4. Find Alice, who is talking with the film crew
  5. Witness Alice's surfing challenge
  6. Meet everyone at the drinks stand
  7. Head to the bar to celebrate together
  8. Find Alice at the shore

Dialogue

Talk to Yuzuha on the beach

Icon Dialogue Event Commission Description

After Alice's failed attempt yesterday, everyone returns to the beach feeling worried. But they find a huge crowd has gathered, and Yuzuha looks completely overwhelmed in the middle of it. Go talk to her and see what's going on.
(Talk to Ukinami Yuzuha)
Ukinami Yuzuha: Proxy, there are way too many people here! Did you pull some strings with your connections again?
Icon Dialogue Talk No, I didn't!
Icon Dialogue Talk I'm also wondering what happened.
Ukinami Yuzuha: So it wasn't you who invited them? I just dropped Alice off at the visitor center to change, and when I came out, there were already so many people here.
Komano Manato: When I came by just now, I heard them gossiping about some "drama" and "family collaboration" stuff.
Ukinami Yuzuha: How about we split up to gather information and then meet up in front of the surf shop later?

Glean what people think from the crowd

Icon Dialogue Event Tracked Step Description

It seems some sketchy rumors have been spreading online, drawing a large crowd to watch Alice perform. You decide to talk to the crowd first to get a sense of public opinion.
(Idle 1)
Rowdy Young Man: Let's go BIG! "Heatwave Bunny"!!
Female Onlooker: Hold up, we haven't even started yet! What's with all the yelling?
(Idle 2)
Live Streamer: Check it out, folks—this is the Thymefield family's private surf spot!
Live Streamer: If this gets over 10k likes, I'll go get a pic with her! Climbing up to the elite!
(Talk to Surf Enthusiast)
Surf Enthusiast: Have you seen her cutback route? She controls it perfectly, staying right along the wave's face.
Buchannon: Piece of cake! If it were me, I'd do it with just one slide!
Icon Dialogue Talk Hi... excuse me...
Buchannon: What's up? Wanna learn how to slide tackle? Let me tell you, once you master this move, forget surfing—it's great for self-defense too. Tigers, lions, nothing will stand a chance. Back in my day, I...
After that, Buchannon kept talking nonstop about kung fu, techniques, and his heroic stories from back in the day, never giving a chance to ask any questions.

(Talk to Confused Viewer)
Confused Viewer: Where's Xiao Li? What's taking so long? I've already saved us spots up front.
Impatient Viewer: Don't even get me started. He got stopped by the gate at the entrance of the resort.
Confused Viewer: Fried chicken? They're selling fried chicken at the entrance?

(Idle)
Gossip Enthusiast: Oh, so we're meeting with Thymefield next? What about that Montefio person we're supposed to work with?
Conspiracy Theory Enthusiast: Didn't see it, but it feels like they're advertising some collaboration between the two families, probably building hype for when she takes over the family business.
(Talk to Gossip Enthusiast)
Gossip Enthusiast: Huh? You here for the tea too?
Icon Dialogue Talk Hello, excuse me.
Icon Dialogue Talk What kind of cooperation are you talking about?
Gossip Enthusiast: Huh? You haven't heard about the Thymefield and Montefio families working together?
Gossip Enthusiast: It's blowing up online. Look, this entire thread is filled with posts about her.
Conspiracy Theory Enthusiast: Right? I just had a look, and all the recent reports are about her.
Conspiracy Theory Enthusiast: Entertainment Gossip: Noble heirs of New Eridu clash in fierce conflict.
Conspiracy Theory Enthusiast: Industry Insider Mr. Ma: Captured footage of the Thymefield family heir losing control and breaking down by the seaside.
Conspiracy Theory Enthusiast: According to insider info, the Thymefield family has been working with the Montefio family on developing new technology that is purported to help detect alien life forms.
Icon Dialogue Talk What what what? What's all this about?
Icon Dialogue Talk You might as well say the Thymefields know Ether magic too.
Gossip Enthusiast: You bet, (‍brobro / sissis‍)! This morning, some insider gossip said the Thymefield family actually practices Ether witchcraft, and their mansion's cellar even has a magic circle!
Icon Dialogue Talk (These rumors are getting way out of hand!)
Icon Dialogue Talk (Let's discuss what to do with Yuzuha and the others)

(After talking to everyone)

Discuss solutions with Yuzuha and Manato

Icon Dialogue Event Tracked Step Description

All kinds of outrageous rumors about Alice and Lucy are spreading online at this crucial moment before Alice's livestream performance. Let's discuss with Yuzuha and Manato about how to handle this situation.
(Talk to Ukinami Yuzuha)
Ukinami Yuzuha: Oh no, what do we do, Proxy? We've got a huge problem!
Icon Dialogue Talk We can't let Alice find out about this
Icon Dialogue Talk Keep her focused on surfing!
Ukinami Yuzuha: Yeah, agreed.
Icon Dialogue Talk Manato, you stay near the surf shop.
Icon Dialogue Talk Make sure the crowd doesn't distract Alice.
Komano Manato: Yeah, no problem.
Icon Dialogue Talk Yuzuha, you keep an eye on Alice.
Icon Dialogue Talk Don't let her look at her phone.
Komano Manato: Uh, there's a problem. Looks like the film crew and Alice are already in position.
Ukinami Yuzuha: Huh? They're here already?
Komano Manato: I guess it's not that surprising. She does have a habit of showing up early. But there's another problem...
Icon Dialogue Talk Please, no more problems...
Icon Dialogue Talk We've got enough problems as it is...
Komano Manato: That troublemaker Jacqueline showed up too, and she's already chatting with Alice.
Icon Dialogue Talk Uh oh, she's definitely here to start trouble.
Icon Dialogue Talk Come on, we better get over there and check it out.
Ukinami Yuzuha: Yeah, let's get over there quick. But just in case Jacqueline tries to stir things up again, I already arranged for a special bodyguard to watch over her secretly.

Find Alice, who is talking with the film crew

Icon Dialogue Event Tracked Step Description

To keep Alice from discovering these crazy rumors and to make sure she stays focused on the surfing performance, you better find her right now. She's talking with the film crew. What? That asshole Jacqueline is here too? We can't let her stress Alice out!
(Talk to TV Director)

An Exchange Beforehand

Special Event
"An Exchange Beforehand"

Story Description: As Alice preps, Jacqueline reappears to taunt her, only to be quickly deterred by Lucy, who's wielding a baseball bat. The announcer's voice fills the air as Alice heads toward the water...


TV Director: Sync the timecodes, check your batteries, and confirm the schedule. We go live right on time.
TV Director: Miss Alice, like we discussed, just take it easy and show us what you've got. Of course, the key highlight is still the final tube riding maneuver.
TV Director: No need to worry about the angles. We've got four cameras running 4K broadcast coverage.
Jacqueline: Did you catch that? If you mess up, it's going to be broadcast across all of New Eridu, every camera angle, in crystal-clear 4K.
Alice: ...
Lucy: In other words, if she nails it, you just paid to broadcast Alice's flawless performance to the whole city...
Jacqueline: Ah! Luciana!! Y-you... What are you doing here...!?
Lucy: Me? I'm here to help Alice deal with some troublemakers.
Jacqueline: Put the bat down! And what's with those scary-looking little pigs!? Aren't you afraid that I'll go to the... the... disciplinary officer again, like last time!?
Lucy: Disciplinary officer?
Jacqueline: Uh, Director, I've got a company meeting to attend, so I won't be supervising production today. Y-you... just start whenever you're ready...
TV Director: Of course, Miss Jacqueline! Safe travels, Miss Jacqueline!!
TV Director: Miss Alice, please get ready to take the stage. All departments are ready!
TV Director: OK, everyone in position. 3, 2, 1! We're live!
Ripp Tide: Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to Fantasy Resort! I'm your host, Ripp Tide!
Ripp Tide: The waves here in Throne Quarter are playing nice today! Not so weak they'll put surfers to sleep, but not so wild they'll send 'em flying into the Hollow.
Ripp Tide: But even if today's guest gets slammed into the Hollow, she'll be just fine—after all, she comes from a family known for years of research into Ether Corruption! Let's give it up for the "Orange Whirlwind" herself—Alice Thymefield!!
Alice: Wait... "Orange Whirlwind"!? That name's much too unladylike! And why carrot-colored!?
Lucy: Alright, alright, don't overthink it. Just get out there already!!

Witness Alice's surfing challenge

Icon Dialogue Event Tracked Step Description

Everything's set! Though Alice is a bit nervous, you can feel her determination to ace this performance. Stand by her side till the end and help her conquer this surfing challenge!
(Talk to Alice)
Ukinami Yuzuha: How's it going, young lady? Let's just focus on doing our best out there!
Alice: Sure, no problem!
Ukinami Yuzuha: Oh, right, I got a fortune reading this morning. The reading said it's best not to look at your phone before going on stage, as it's...
Icon Dialogue Talk Not good for your neck...
Ukinami Yuzuha: Yeah, exactly. So why not hand your phone over to Proxy for safekeeping? Big stars always do this. Their phones and stuff are kept by their managers...
Ukinami Yuzuha: So, Phaethon manager, are you ready to take our young lady into the spotlight?
Icon Dialogue Event Yeah, we'll be right there with you.
(Start Ride the Waves)
Icon Dialogue Talk Hold up, I've got some other stuff to take care of.
(Dialogue repeats when talking to Alice again)
(After starting Rabbit Rush)
Ripp Tide: We're past the halfway mark now, and Alice is clearly still in great form.
(When exiting the first turn)
Ripp Tide: Incredibly steady board control! It's hard to believe someone this young could have such experience.
(When exiting the second turn)
Ripp Tide: What a beautiful performance! Alice shows remarkable mastery over balance and control.
(When exiting the third turn)
Ripp Tide: Alice's clear and focused approach naturally brings to mind the performances of her father, Mr. Lionel, back in the day.
(After completing Rabbit Rush)

The Decisive Moment

Special Event
"The Decisive Moment"

Story Description: Alice nails her performance. Now, her companions and the spectators onshore eagerly anticipate her finale move: tube riding.


Ripp Tide: Alice delivered a flawless run through the course. Now it's time for the grand finale: tube riding.
TV Director: Camera One, give me a full-body shot.
TV Director: Cameras Two and Three, keep circling from the side. You've got this, Miss Alice. Over ten thousand viewers are watching you live right now.
Ripp Tide: Up ahead, a nearly three-meter barrel wave is starting to form. Its walls curling inward like nature itself is pulling back the curtain for her grand performance!
Icon Dialogue Talk Good luck, Alice.
(ProtagonistProtagonist): Good luck, Alice.
Ripp Tide: Whether this graceful dancer of the sea can complete her final act all depends on the timing of her entry into the takeoff zone.
Ukinami Yuzuha: Good luck, m'lady!
Ripp Tide: She's adjusting her center of balance! Knees bent, arms out, her whole body drawn like a bow ready to fire!
Komano Manato: Come on! You can do it!

Heatwave Bunny

Special Event
"Heatwave Bunny"

Story Description: Alice successfully completes her final move, and cheers erupt all around. She's finally conquered her mental block!


Windrider, Wavebreaker (III) Cutscene Quest Still 01
Ripp Tide: Alice has successfully entered the barrel! The water closes above her, forming a perfect arch, as sunlight filters through the emerald wave, casting shimmering patterns across her body!
Ripp Tide: This is the art of spatial awareness at the highest level of surfing—she moves as if carried by the sea god's hand, dancing across the water like a graceful spirit amid the thunderous power of nature!
Ripp Tide: The true test of skill begins now! The wave narrows—Alice shifts her weight and angles the board's tail. The nose slices cleanly past the wave's edge! Her body tucks in, nearly brushing the surface, less than 10 centimeters from the wave!
Ripp Tide: She's done it! Alice bursts out of the collapsing barrel like a bullet, sprays of crystal-clear water scattering through the air. This textbook-perfect tube ride goes beyond mere technical analysis. It's pure mastery!
Ripp Tide: This is art! Pure art!!
(ProtagonistProtagonist): Alice!! Alice!!
Ukinami Yuzuha: Not bad at all!! That's our Spook Shack's leading lady!!
Komano Manato: Yeah... Nicely done...
Jacqueline: Hmph, didn't think she actually had it in her...
Lucy: What do you mean by that? I trained her myself!
Jacqueline: Huh?! Where did you pop out from...?
Jacqueline escapes to her car with a whoosh while Lucy takes the chance to promote the Sons of Calydon's logistics business on TV.
Meanwhile, on the beach, Yuzuha and Manato still have yet to recover.

Ukinami Yuzuha: Wow, who would've thought? The livestream's viewer count just broke NEBC's all-time record, and the top trending searches are all praising Alice.
Ukinami Yuzuha: "Alice is a Shark", "Let's Have a Rational Discussion About Thiren's Surfing Skills", "Thymefield is a Genius", "Heatwave Bunny Fan Club Sign-Up Thread"...
Ukinami Yuzuha: "Is this resort the GOAT for surfing?" "Anyone up for a trip to Fantasy Resort?" Our whole resort's gone viral too!
Komano Manato: Yeah, all thanks to Alice. After so many ups and downs in just a few days, the outcome turned out pretty great. Helen said all the upcoming surfing classes are fully booked.
Ukinami Yuzuha: It feels like a dream. I never expected Alice would be the one to really put the resort on the map.
Icon Dialogue Talk Wasn't it you who said we should rely on her to promote the place?
Icon Dialogue Talk And now you're acting surprised?
Ukinami Yuzuha: Well, yeah, I did say that... but everything that happened after went way beyond what we imagined. I never expected Alice would have to deal with that much public pressure.
Icon Dialogue Talk Yeah, I never expected things to turn out like this...
Icon Dialogue Talk Amazing... lady Alice...
Alice's surfing promotion took an unexpected turn, and ended on a surprisingly positive note.
Everyone was both excited and exhausted, so they decided to head back to the resort to regroup and recover, agreeing to meet up later at the drinks stand.

Meet everyone at the drinks stand

Icon Dialogue Event Tracked Step Description

You planned to meet at the ship-shaped drinks stand tonight to celebrate. But it got delayed due to Yuzuha's request. Go meet up with the others first.
(Talk to Alice)
Alice: You know, Lucy, I've always really admired your courage.
Alice: I envy how you've always been so confident, bold enough to dream and act on it, leaving home on a whim without worrying about family reputation or fearing the challenges ahead.
Lucy: What's that? You've got some serious prejudice against me, Thymefield.
Alice: Huh? Isn't that right?
Lucy: Of course not! The first time I went to the Outer Ring, I was scared to death. You have no idea - they didn't even have tissues in the bathrooms there!
Alice: Hmm, that does sound pretty scary.
Lucy: Right! As for why I'm so confident right now.
Lucy: Maybe it's because I ran into that annoying Caesar back then.
Lucy: That was also the first time in my life that I realized how comforting it is to have companions by your side.
Lucy: Aren't you the same, young lady?
Alice: Yeah... I think that's probably right...
Lucy: Come on, Proxy's getting impatient waiting over there. Get up there already, everyone's waiting for their big star!
Icon Dialogue Talk I'm not impatient
Alice: Huh? Lucy, you're not coming up with us?
Lucy: Me? I'll pass. Gotta head to the Outer Ring later. Caesar's gotten into some trouble again.
Icon Dialogue Talk Let's go, Alice.
Icon Dialogue Talk Everyone's been waiting for you.

Head to the bar to celebrate together

Icon Dialogue Event Tracked Step Description

After witnessing Alice and Lucy's heart-to-heart at the drinks stand, you understand better where these two girls get their confidence from. After saying goodbye to Lucy, hop aboard the boat-shaped drinks stand with Alice to celebrate the successful performance with everyone!
(Talk to Alice)
Ukinami Yuzuha: Alright, alright, quiet down! Everyone, let's give it up for our surfing campaign's MVP!
Ukinami Yuzuha: Alice!!
Alice: No, not at all, you guys are the real MVPs here.
Therese: Don't be so humble! Thanks to your outstanding performance, the New Eridu Surfing Association has already reached out to me about partnering with the resort to offer some surfing lessons.
Icon Dialogue Talk Coach, I want to learn surfing!
Alice: Oh, Proxy. Stop teasing me...
Everyone kept celebrating late into the night, until Yuzuha brought out a massive cake, with each layer of cream sculpted into wave patterns. (So that's what she needed the cream for...)
After eating her fill, Yuzuha passed out right on the counter—probably didn't get much rest this afternoon while preparing the cake. Therese helped escort her back to her room, and everyone else started cleaning up the mess at the drinks stand.
(ProtagonistProtagonist): (Ugh, if I'd known there'd be this much cleanup, I should've stopped Yuzuha when she went wild earlier.)
(ProtagonistProtagonist): (By the way, where's Alice?)
Icon Dialogue Talk Manato, have you seen Alice?
Komano Manato: When I asked Therese to take Yuzuha back earlier, she mentioned Alice said she wanted to take a moment alone by the beach. She hasn't come back yet?
Icon Dialogue Talk Don't worry, I'll go take a look!

Find Alice at the shore

Icon Dialogue Event Tracked Step Description

After the party, Alice was nowhere to be found. After talking with Manato, you learned she went to the beach alone. Could something still be bothering her? Go talk to her.
(Talk to Alice)

Gentleman of the Waves

Special Event
"Gentleman of the Waves"

Story Description: (‍WiseWise / BelleBelle‍) is curious about the dramatic shift in Alice's emotional state. She tells about her childhood, particularly about the first time her father taught her how to surf...


Icon Dialogue Talk Check on Alice.
(ProtagonistProtagonist): Are you alright, Alice? You seem like you're still lost in that surfing high.
Alice: I'm alright, (‍WiseWise / BelleBelle‍). Just feeling a little dazed.
Icon Dialogue Talk You didn't... see something out there, did you?
(ProtagonistProtagonist): Uh... You didn't happen to read any of those not-so-polite comments online, did you?
Alice: Huff... You mean those outrageous stories about my family? Yes, I saw them first thing this morning.
Icon Dialogue Talk Ah... I thought you wouldn't notice.
Icon Dialogue Talk Wait, you saw it already!?
(ProtagonistProtagonist): Man... Yuzuha and I went through so much trouble to keep you from seeing those... Wait, so you saw them before you even went on stage!?
Alice: Yes. You both were putting in so much effort, I figured it'd be impolite to say anything... so I just kept quiet.
Icon Dialogue Talk Are you actually not bothered by it anymore?
(ProtagonistProtagonist): But... How come it seemed like none of it affected you? And during the final performance, with thousands watching the livestream, you didn't seem nervous at all—in fact, you looked more confident.
Alice: I'm not sure. When I entered that final, dangerous wave, it felt like I could hear my father's voice.
"It was during a summer many years ago. Our family was on vacation by the sea."
"It was also the first time I ever stepped onto a surfboard. My father was right there, guiding me, but I couldn't help but scream with how unsteady it felt."
"The noise I made drew the attention of the beachgoers. They quickly recognized us as Thymefields — and, as expected, started whispering and pointing, all because of who we were."

Riding the Wind With You

Special Event
"Riding the Wind With You"

Story Description: As those on the shore watch on and jeer, Alice's father steadies her with a comforting hand, urging her to believe in her friends and family and to bravely confront the challenges ahead.


Windrider, Wavebreaker (III) Cutscene Quest Still 02
Male Beach Tourist: Hey, look, isn't that the Thymefield kid?
Male Beach Tourist: She's so young... Can she really pull this off?
Female Beach Tourist: Ugh, these big-name families always love to show off...
Alice: But my father acted like he didn't hear any of it. He just stayed focused on me, carefully guiding my movements and correcting my posture, bit by bit.
Alice: The waves grew rougher, and the voices around us got louder. But slowly, my focus shifted away from the noise and onto my father's calm, reassuring words.
Lionel Thymefield Arms out, feet steady. There will always be strong winds and crashing waves ahead, but your family and friends will also be standing by your side.

Alice: Speaking of which, didn't you say you wanted to learn how to surf?
Alice: So, how about letting me be your coach?
Icon Dialogue Talk Hmm... I'm actually kinda scared.
Alice: Don't be scared! Even I managed to get over my fears! Let me think... how should I teach you?
Icon Dialogue Talk Sure, what do I need to get ready?
Alice: You don't need to prepare anything! Hmm... what should I teach you first?
Alice: Let's do what Lucy taught me - a "Courage Training" session! Just repeat everything I say!
Icon Dialogue Talk Isn't that kind of... not elegant?
Alice: I was just kidding! Since when did you start picking up my elegance...
Alice: In any case... thank you, Proxy. Thank you for everything you've done for me.
Achievement Bronze.png Heatwave Bunny has arrived! Achievement Complete
(Idle)
Alice: I wonder if Mr. Arnold watched my livestream...
Alice: Hmm... I feel a bit embarrassed... but I'm also kind of hoping he'll see it...

Other Languages

LanguageOfficial Name
EnglishWindrider, Wavebreaker (III)
Chinese
(Simplified)
乘风破浪・其三
Chinese
(Traditional)
乘風破浪・其三
Japanese波を駆ける・其の三
Korean파도를 가르며・Ⅲ
Padoreul Gareumyeo - Sam
SpanishContra viento y marea (III)
FrenchContre vents et marées (III)
RussianНа гребне волны (III)
Na grebne volny (III)
Thaiฝ่าคลื่นลมแห่งโชคชะตา (III)
VietnameseCưỡi Gió Vượt Sóng III
GermanWindreiterin, Wellenbrecherin (III)
IndonesianMengendarai Angin, Membelah Ombak (III)
PortugueseEnfrentando o Vento e as Ondas III

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