You’re wandering through the Queen’s Palace Ruins at night, the air is thick with that typical "abandoned castle" vibe, and suddenly you see them. Just a pair of floating white gloves. No body. No face. Just hands hovering over a piano. That’s Infinity Nikki Ms Glove, and honestly, she is one of the most jarringly emotional parts of a game that usually focuses on glittery dresses and platforming.
When I first encountered her, I thought she was just another quirky NPC. A "ghostly" gimmick to fit the spooky aesthetic of the ruins. But if you actually sit down and play the piano with her, you realize there is a much darker, much more tragic layer to her existence than the game’s bright colors let on.
The Haunting Truth Behind Ms Glove
Most people just call her Ms. Glove, but her actual name is Philomia. Or, more accurately, she is the spectral remnants of a woman whose story revolves around sacrifice and a literally bone-chilling tragedy. In the community, the "Ms. Glove" moniker stuck because, well, that’s all we see of her for a long time.
Here is the thing that makes her story so heavy: she isn’t just a ghost who happens to be hands. Her hands were actually severed. In the lore snippets and the "In the Lonely Song" quest, it's revealed that a musician friend had to bury her hands in a garden. It sounds like something out of a Victorian horror novel, not a cozy open-world game about fashion.
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The gloves she wears were a gift from a friend she watched get murdered. It’s brutal.
If you’ve spent any time in Miraland, you know the game loves its "darker than it looks" storytelling, but Ms. Glove really takes the cake. She represents a period of history in the game—specifically tied to the Queen’s Palace—where things were clearly falling apart.
Why You Can’t Find Her During the Day
Don't bother looking for her when the sun is up. She won’t be there. To interact with Infinity Nikki Ms Glove, you have to visit the attic in the high tower of the Queen’s Palace Ruins late at night.
The game doesn't explicitly hold your hand for this (pun intended). You need to unlock the exclusive quest "In the Lonely Song" first. This usually happens after you’ve cleared the "Queen’s Palace Ruins: Inner Court" dungeon.
Once you’re there at the right time, you can interact with the piano stool. This triggers a "Piano Duet" minigame. It’s not just for show, either. Doing this is part of completing specific photo objectives and gaining a deeper understanding of the "Nameless, Selfless" lore.
That Group Photo Quest Is a Nightmare
If you’re reading this, there is a 90% chance you’re stuck on the "Take a Group Photo with Ms. Glove" requirement. It is notoriously finicky.
I’ve seen dozens of players complaining that they took fifty photos and none of them "counted" for the quest progress. The game’s detection for what constitutes a "group photo" with a pair of floating hands is... sensitive, to say the least.
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- Distance matters: Don't stand too close. If you’re right on top of the piano, the camera often fails to register her as a separate entity.
- The "Gold Box" Issue: Unlike other NPCs, a gold targeting box doesn't always appear around her. This makes you think the game isn't seeing her.
- Try the "Hide Nikki" Trick: Sometimes, toggling the "Hide Nikki" setting and then turning it back on forces the game to refresh the scene and recognize both characters in the frame.
- Zoom out: Aim for a wide shot that shows the piano, Nikki’s full body, and the gloves clearly.
It’s frustrating. Truly. But keep at it; eventually, the game’s internal logic will click and give you the checkmark.
Is the "Nameless, Selfless" Dress Actually Her?
There was a lot of debate when the "Nameless, Selfless" goth bride-style dress was released. People were confused. Why is the Ms. Glove tribute outfit a wedding dress?
Actually, the dress isn't hers. It’s an ancient artifact Nikki uses to help restore Philomia's lost memories. The dress acts as a sort of bridge between the living world and the tragic history of the ruins.
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However, look closely at the accessories. The gloves in that set—and the 4-star "Spectral Mist" outfit—are direct references to her. Some players have pointed out that the skeletal structures on the "Nameless, Selfless" gloves look like claws, but they're actually stylized representations of the mutilation she suffered.
It’s a grim detail hidden in a beautiful design.
Actionable Tips for Completing Ms. Glove’s Content
If you want to clear her storyline and get the rewards (like the Diamonds and the Crimson Snowstorm sketch often associated with these types of Kindled Inspirations), follow these steps:
- Check your clock: Make sure it is actually nighttime in-game. The transition happens at 20:00 server time.
- Finish the dungeon: You cannot access the piano duet until the "Queen's Palace Ruins: Inner Court" is cleared.
- The Wardrobe Requirement: Some related quests (like the one from Vendita) require you to wear specific items like the "Midnight Moon" gloves. These aren't the ghost gloves, but they’re needed to trigger certain "Kindled Inspiration" dialogues nearby.
- Angle the Camera: For the photo quest, stand slightly to the side of the piano so you can see both Nikki’s profile and the gloves over the keys.
Ms. Glove is a reminder that Infinity Nikki isn't just a "pretty" game. It’s a game about the things people leave behind—memories, regrets, and in this case, a pair of white gloves still trying to finish a song.
Next Step: Head to the Queen's Palace Ruins at night and check if you've unlocked the "In the Lonely Song" quest in your log. If not, go back and ensure the Inner Court dungeon is fully cleared.