☆Aikatsu! Photo on Stage☆

Episode 7

Kaede: Hello, everybody! It’s time for the one and only Kaede’s juggling lesson! Are you ready?

Everyone: Okay~!!

Kaede: Okay!! So, let’s start from the basics…

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Kaede: And that’s about it! Let’s start with just one ball, first. We’ll save adding more after getting used to it!

Everyone but Yurika: Okay~!

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Yurika: ….

Ran: Yurika? What’s up?

Yurika: ...I never thought Kaede would actually be able to teach other people.

Ran: Geez, what do you think Kaede is…?

Yurika: I just thought she would be a bit more...Like, bam, and then boom! You know…?

Ran: Uhh...Well, I guess I know what you mean?

Kaede: Yurika~? I can hear you, you know~?

Yurika: I-I, I didn’t say anything!!

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Seira: Hah! Whoa!!

Kaede: Good, beautiful! You’re perfect even with three balls! You have talent, Seira!

Seira: Hehe, thanks! ...Whoa!!

Kaede: Great! All right then, Seira! Why don’t you give this a go next?

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Sora: Juggle juggle, cutie cute♪ Juggle juggle, cutie cute♪

Maria: Whee~ Toot-toot-a-loot! Toot♪ There~

Kaede: Amazing!! The rhythm’s kinda unique, but you’re both really good!! Or rather, even I would have trouble copying what you two just did, I think…?

Sora: Hehe♪ Thanks, Kaede-chan.

Maria: I just can’t do it in any other rhythm~

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Kii: All right...There~...! Whoa~ Next is...My right hand...Left? What-what-whaaaat~~!?

Kaede: Oh, Kii! You can catch it with any hand you want if it’s just one ball!

Kii: Ugh...I don’t think I’m gonna be able to do this on stage…

Kaede: No problem! I’ve got your back, so even if you slip up, it won’t matter! And making mistakes fun is what circuses are all about!

Kii: Ooh~! But, but, I’ll do my best to make sure I get it!

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Yurika: Everyone is getting better and better.

Ran: Yeah. It’s all due to Kaede-sensei’s great teaching, huh?

Yurika: You’re right. I was honestly surprised, but it was really easy to understand.

Kaede: Thanks, Yurika, Ran! I’m so glad to hear that! But, you two need more practice, huh…?

Yurika&Ran: Ack...Okay~

Episode 8

Kaede: Amazing! You guys all got so good so fast!

Yurika: But of course! Who do you think I am!?

Ran: Well, we took longer than the others, though.

Maria: I really didn’t think we’d get this far, though!

Sora: Yeah! If we can do this much now, it kind of makes me want to try to do more…!

Seira: Yeah! Kaede! Can you teach us more stuff?

Maria; Right♪ If Kaede-chan can teach us, I feel like I can do even more!

Kaede: R-Really…? Hmmm, well, I’m in a bit of a pickle now~

Kii: Huh? Why, why?

Kaede: Those were just the basics so I could teach you more, but...From here now it’s the process of application, so everything’s completely my style. I wonder if I can teach it to you guys all the same like the basics…?

Ran: I see...So Kaede learned it by feeling, huh...It’s true that’s hard to teach others…

Yurika: But she was able to teach us the basics really well...I don’t see any harm in trying.

Kaede: Hmmm~...You’re right! It’s exactly as Yurika said! There’s no harm in trying!

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Kaede: The one and only Kaede’s juggling lesson: process of application! Let’s get this started! The footwork here is applied, but don’t think too hard about it! It’s super easy as long as you get the hang of it♪

Seira: And how do you do that…?

Kaede: Like...Bam, and then boom!

Everyone: ….?

Yurika: Her teaching sure got questionable all of the sudden…

Ran: Good for you, Yurika. You guessed right…

Yurika: That doesn’t make me happy now!

Kii: Hey, hey, Kaede-chan! You mean like this?

Seira: Kii, do you actually understand?

Kii: Well, I hope I’m right…

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Kaede: Great!! That’s exactly right, Kii! That’s what I wanted to say!

Kii: Phew~! I had a feeling~

Yurika: I’m amazed you understood from that explanation…

Kii: I just guessed based on an analysis of her explanations earlier!

Seira: Ooh! That’s our Kii!

Kaede: I see~ You guys would’ve understood if I could talk like Kii. Hmmm~ But I can’t just come out with those words instantly like her~

Kii: Hey, Kaede-chan, then how about I translate like I just did now?

Kaede: Thanks, Kii! That’d be a great help!

Ran: The birth of an unexpected duo...I guess?

Episode 9

Kaede: All right, let’s take a break for now~!

Everyone: Good work~...

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Kaede: Kii! Thanks so much for that! It was a huge help having you back me up!

Kii: Fi-fi-fight, Kaede-chan! Here, have some Brain Thunder! It’s my favourite♪

Kaede: Wow!! Thanks, Kii! Then if you’ll excuse me…[Gulp, gulp]...Ooh, it sure has a kick~!

Kii: Right, right, right~! It always makes me feel energised.

Kaede: You’re right! I feel like my head clearing up!

Kii: It looked like you were doing lots of thinking♪

Kaede: Wow! How did you know!? You’re so amazing, Kii.

Kii: Heh heh heh~♪ It’s ‘cuz I’m a pro-pro-producer!

Kaede: Ahahaha! Makes sense~!! Why did you become a producer, Kii?

Kii: ...When I was little, Mommy cast a spell on me.

Kaede: Magic? ...Like magic tricks?

Kii: Kinda, but...That was like actual magic~ It made a shy girl all lively in a split second!

Kaede: Fantastic! It sounds like wonderful magic! So you can use that magic now?

Kii: Ummm...I dunno...I’d be really happy if I’m using it properly~ That magic Mommy cast on me was her pro-pro-producing me.

Kaede: Wow~...! So that’s why you’re a producer. Then you’re already an accomplished magician♪ You’re already putting smiles on eeeveryone’s faces with that magic! I’m smiling now thanks to Kii, too♪

Kii: Ooh...Hehe, thanks, Kaede-chan!

Kaede: Okay! Now that I’m full of energy thanks to you…! Let’s start up the lessons again!

Kii: Yeah♪ Let’s let’s lesson go go go♪

Episode 10

Circus Emcee: Ladies! And gentlemen! We will now…

Ran: Oh...Looks like it’s starting.

Maria: Once the circus’s opening finishes…

Sora: It’s time for our special stage…!

Yurika: So it means it is almost time for I, Yurika-sama, to appear on stage!

Seira: It’s almost time for all of us to stand on that stage…! I’m so excited!

Kii: R-Really? I’m so nervous~

Kaede: Don’t worry♪ You guys got so good!

Kii: Everyone but me~! I still mess up so much…

Kaede: No problem! I said that making mistakes look fun is what circuses are all about, right? I’ll make sure to have your back even if you make a mistake! So relax and let’s do it!

Seira: Yeah, Kii! Plus...You’ll be fine if you just be yourself! You practised so much!

Kii: Seira...Kaede-chan...Yeah, I’ll do my best! My best-best-best!

Kaede: All right then, guys…! First of all, thanks for accepting our offer.

Kii: Yeah. I bet it’ll be a super good live thanks to everyone here!

Yurika: Oh, my...Should you not save those words for after the live?

Kaede: Ahaha, you’re right! Oh, by the way...After we finish performing, let’s have a celebration party! Let’s go to the Kaede Sushi in America!

Seira: Oh, that sounds great!

Maria: Yeah! I’m excited already♪

Sora: Then we’ve got to make sure the live is a success.

Kaede: Of course!

Kii: Let’s put a smile on eeeveryone who came to see us~!

Kaede: And, of course, we gotta have fun, too! They’re not gonna have fun if we don’t have smiles on our own faces!

Kii: Yeah! Are you all ready to have some fun?

Everyone: Of course!

Kaede: All right! Then let’s go~!

Everyone: Yeah~!!

Episode 11

[A few days after Magical Toy’s special stage]

Kaede: Huh~? It’s this place again! And nobody’s here yet...This is…

Kii: Huh, huh!? Kaede-chan!?

Kaede: Kii! I knew you’d come!

Kii: So you came because of Headmistress Orihime, too?

Kaede: Yes! She said there’s someone waiting like last time. You too, Kii?

Kii: Yeah, Headmistress Tiara said it’s a surprise again.

Kaede: It was really a surprise last time~♪

Kii: But Marcel-san already went back to America, so…

Kaede: Yeah, but they still said there’s someone waiting and a surprise...Such a mystery.

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Kaede: Wow, I didn’t expect this much of a surprise…

Kii: We didn’t even dream of that happening~ I was so surprised. A representative of Marcel-san came...I can’t believe we got a letter from Marcel-san!

Kaede: Yeah. But it’s so Marcel-san of him to have a silent letter♪

Kii: Yeah, yeah! It was just a drawing of a clown face...The clown was smiling, huh.

Kaede: Yeah...So he was watching us.

Kii: ...Is it okay? To think that our feelings reached him.

Kaede: Yes! Or he wouldn’t have sent this smile!

Kii: Yeah~ I’m so glad~ One less thing to worry about~

Kaede: Yeah~...But, it’s a little sad…

Kii: Huh, why?

Kaede: ‘Cuz our duo ends here, right? It was really fun pairing up with you…

Kii: Oh...Right...But, but! It’s not like it ends forever, right!?

Kaede: Right! Hey, Kii! You should produce me someday!

Kii: Me, producing you…? Got it! I’ll pro-pro-produce you with all I’ve got!

Kaede: Okay! ...No, wait, this is Kii here, so…

Kii: Yeah, please!

Kaede: All right, on the count of three...1, 2, 3…!

Episode 1

Kaede: Uhhh...Did she say it was around here? I think this is where Headmistress Orihime told me to go, but...Nobody's here yet, huh. All right! Then...Might as well practice some of my new magic...♪

Kii: Oh my, oh my!? It's Kaede-chan~!!

Kaede: Wow, Kii!! Fancy meeting you here! Are you waiting for someone, too?

Kii: Yeah! Headmistress Tiara told me to meet someone here, but...You too, Kaede-chan?

Kaede: Yes! But she told me the person I'm meeting with will tell me everything, and sent me here without any information.

Kii: Me too! Headmistress Tiara was all like, “It'll be a surprise!”

Kaede: A suprise! That's so exciting♪ I can't wait~

Kii: I'm sooo worried, though~ I wonder what kinda person's coming?

Kaede: It's kinda rare for us to be paired up, huh.

Kii: Right, right!? I bet it would be fun to pro-pro-produce us.

Kaede: Yeah! It'd be the best if we could do something super exciting together! Wait..Huh? Someone's heading towards us...That's...!

Kii: Huh!? Where, where?

Marcel: …!

KaedeKaede: Marcel-san!? I never even dreamed of seeing you here!

KiiKii: No way no way no way~~~!! What brings you here!?

MarcelMarcel: …! ….♪

KiiKii: A letter...? For us...?

KaedeKaede: Hmm, let's see...Oh my god! I can't believe this!!

KiiKii: A-A special stage for us!?

KaedeKaede: And as special guests in the Japan performance of the circus troupe Marcel-san produces costumes for...! Amazing!

Marcel: …?

Kaede: Ummm, are you asking if we're willing to take on the job?

Kii: Of course it's Ok-ok-okay!! Right? Kaede-chan!

Kaede: Of course it's okay!

Marcel: ♪♪♪

Episode 2

Kaede: Kii! Good morning! Let's do our best today!

Kii: Kaede-chan! Welcome!

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Kaede: All right then, then let's get started on our meeting for the special live right away!

Kii: Yeah! I guess first things first, we wanna decide on the concept of our live first?

Kaede: Concept! Yeah! Then we gotta make it like Magical Toy and...! Prepare the best surprise! Something that'll catch everyone off guard!

Kii: Like a jack-in-the-box?

Kaede: Yeah, that!! Something that'll make their hearts race...That's the kinda live I wanna do!

Kii: Got it! That's a great idea, Kaede-chan! A live so exciting it'll make the audience smile, and us on stage, too!

Kaede: Yes!! We gotta make everyone happy!

Kii: Everyone happy...That's your Aikatsu! Right?

Kaede: Yes! I've always kept that in mind while doing my Aikatsu!...From the moment I got my premium dress from Marcel-san!

Kii: Ooh!

Kaede: What about yours, Kii? You gotta tell me!

Kii: Ummm~...Aikatsu! for me is...At first, I entered DreAca because wanted to produce everyone. But everyone gets really happy for me when I shine as an idol. Especially Seira, who cheers me on so much...Like that time when I got my premium dress from Marcel-san...

Kaede: So, your Aikatsu! is for everyone you love, huh?

Kii: Yeah, maybe that's it. Everyone I love is here for me and I have lots of fun doing Aikatsu! No matter if I'm a producer or an idol!

Kaede: ...Okay! Then let's get everyone in on this live, too! A jack-in-the-box live produced by you that'll knock the socks off that circus troupe!

Kii: Yeah! Let's make it a happy-happy-happy live full of excitement that'll bring smiles to everyone's faces~!

Kaede&Kii: Yeah~!!

Episode 3

Kii: Hey guys~!

Seira: Kii! Are you done already?

Sora: You had a meeting today, right? Good work.

Maria: I'll pour some tea for you, too~

Kii: Oh~ thanks~ Wait! That's not what I'm here for! Hey guys! I have a favour to ask!

Seira&co: Huh?

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Maria: Wow~♪ A special guest at a circus troupe? That sounds wonderful!

Seira: A direct offer from Marcel-san, too! You did it, Kii!

Sora: A special live with Kaede-chan, too! I'm so excited...!

Kii: Thanks, guys! I'm sooo glad, too! So me and Kaede-chan were saying we wanna make it the best live ever, and...We want you guys to be a part of it, too!

Seira&co: ...Huh!?

Seira: What do you mean?

Kii: We were talking about how we wanna make the theme a live full of excitement and surprises, just like a circus troupe!

Maria: I see~! It's the perfect theme for Magical Toy♪

Sora: Yeah, you gotta have costumes like a jack-in-the-box for a circus, too!

Seira: Yeah, it fits Kii and Kaede perfectly!

Kii: Right? So we were thinking we could make it even more fun if we got everyone to stand on stage, and not just us. And that it could make the audience coming for the circus even happier.

Seira: So that's what you mean...!

Maria: I guess circuses are meant to be lively♪

Sora: We gotta make sure to hype it up as much as the circus!

Kii: You guys...! So...

Seira: Yeah! I'm happy to do it for Kii!

Kii: Wow~! Thanks! Guys!!

Episode 4

Yurika: So you want to ask I, Yurika-sama, and Mizuki-san for cooperation?

Kaede: Yes! If all of Tristar is together, there's no doubt we'll get all the hype!

Yurika: Well, there is no denying that! As for I, Yurika-sama, I wouldn't not mind not taking up your offer!

Mizuki: A special live at a circus...That sounds fun! It'll be a live like never before!

Kaede: Then...!!

Mizuki: Actually, sorry...I already other work on that day...

Kaede: Oh~, no~...That's too bad, but if you already have work.

Mizuki: Not to make up for it or anything, but..

Kaede: Mizuki?

Mizuki: How about someone to substitute me? I have someone in mind.

Kaede: A substitute!? You have my interest!!

Yurika: A substitute...Speaking of, you have experience, don't you? For PowaPuri...

Kaede: Yes~! A sub for Shion. I am the honourary PowaPuri member!

Yurika: But a sub for Mizuki-san...They have to be quite skilled to do the job, no?

Mizuki: Hehe...No need to worry. They're definitely skilled as an idol.

Kaede: You sure speak highly of them...! I can't wait!

Mizuki: Then I'll get in contact with them right away.

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Ran: So that's why Mizuki-san called me here...

Yurika: I-I can't believe Ran is the sub for Mizuki-san...

Mizuki: So, how about it? Ran's perfect for the job, right?

Kaede: That's our Mizuki! Welcome, Ran! Did you hear everything from Mizuki?

Ran: Yep. A live for a circus sounds really unusual.

Kaede: So can you do us a favour this time?

Ran: Yeah, of course! Not only did Mizuki-san ask, but it sounds interesting, too! I'm happy to join in!

Mizuki: Thanks, Ran. I'm counting on you for my part!

Ran: No problem! You can leave it to me!

Yurika: Well, if you insist, it's not like I won't not let you not join.

Ran: Uh, this is Kaede's offer, right...?

Kaede: Ahaha! I'm counting on you guys! Ran! Yurika!

Ran: Right. Let's hype up the crowd!

Yurika: There is no doubt to success if I'm participating!

Episode 5

Kaede: Well then, now that everyone's here...

Kii: Let's go and get this special live collab meeting started!

Everyone: Yeah~!!

Ran: I sure am surprised that we're gonna be with DreAca, though.

Seira: It's a cool group though, right? I can't wait!

Sora: I can't believe I get to be in the same unit as you again, Ran-chan. Hehe, I'm so excited.

Maria: Yeah! It's been awhile since we stood on the same stage.

Yurika: Well, we gathered this many people. No matter what kind of live we make it, there is no doubt it will be the talk of the town.

Kaede: I'm counting on you~! Okay then, let's get this meeting going.

Kii: Right! I called everyone here today to decide who will be in charge of what!

Sora: Who will be in charge of what?

Kaede: Yep! So what circus shows do you guys wanna do?

Everyone: ...Huh?

Seira: Circus...

Ran: Shows...?

Maria: By shows, do you mean like talent shows and magic tricks...?

Kii: Bingo! Yeah, stuff like that!

Yurika: W-Wait, Kaede! What do you mean we're doing shows!?

Kaede: Well, the people from the circus actually asked me about this! They wanted to know since we're here and all, that if we could do other stuff besides a live, too!

Kii: So we were thinking...Is there a way to make the crowd waiting for the circus even more excited?

Kaede: We thought it'd be great if we could excite the audience by having us idols challenging ourselves with shows, on top of the live!

Kii: Let's give them an electrifying experience with our shows!!

Ran: I see..So that's what happened.

Maria: I'm a little surprised, but...That sounds fun♪

Seira: Yeah...! It's so exciting...Like lalala~!!

Sora: Hehe, you're right! I can feel an exciting breeze blowing in.

Yurika: Well, if that's how it is...Ahem...It isn't not like I, Yurika-sama, descendant of vampires, won't not cooperate with you lot.

Kaede: Thank you, guys!! Okay then...

Kii: Let's decide on what shows to put on~!

Episode 6

Kaede: Uhhh~, so everyone's good with the show...There.

Kii: All right then, we gotta decide what kinda show we're gonna do!

Ran: Sounds simple enough, but what can we even do?

Yurika: Kaede sure is lucky. You can just show off your magic tricks or juggling or something.

Kaede: Ahaha! Wanna try it, Yurika?

Yurika: D-Does it look like I can!?

Maria: Oh yeah, it's not like we can do what Kaede-chan does...What should we do?

Seira: Hmm~ Circuses need animals, right?

Maria: Oh, right~! Then maybe I'll get Elizabeth III's help.

Sora: Maybe I'll ask Palm, too?

Ran: I see. Animals, huh. That does seem more circus-y.

Yurika: ...But, they're a cow and a parrot, right?

Seira: Well, if we're talking about Elizabeth III...

Maria: It's gotta be her fresh milk, proudly presented by me! We could give some to everyone in the circus, too...

Sora: Palm is great at talking, so...

Maria&Sora: Ummm...? Or maybe not....?

Ran: ...Is that really a circus?

Yurika: There is nothing circus-like even if you squint...

Seira: O-Okay, then I'll do a guitar performance!!

Yurika: I just said circus-like~!

Kaede: Ahaha!! That's a show, too!

Ran: It's probably exciting enough to do the usual live, but...

Maria: Yeah, it's not very circus-like~

Sora: Yeah...It's a little far off from a circus show...

Everyone: Hmmm~...

Seira: Oh yeah! Then let's just get Kaede to teach us!

Everyone: Huh?

Seira: Why don't we just get Kaede to teach us how to juggle or something?

Kaede: Wow! So does that mean special training with everyone until the day of?

Sora: You have a point. It is a circus and all. I'd love to do something like that.

Maria: I'm sure we can do it if we all do our best to practice♪

Ran: That's a sound idea. Why not?

Yurika: I'm a little worried about Kaede teaching me, but...Not a bad idea.

Kii: Sounds great, great~! Nice idea, Seira! Kaede-chan! So are you ok-ok-okay with that?

Episode 4

Sakura: There's one rule for the Starlight Queen Meet.

Mizuki: It's that each Queen has to add one thing they want to do. For example, how we're having tea and sweets right now is what I wanted to do.

Otome: Now we're going to do what Sakura-tan, me, and Akari-tan want to do!

Akari: Ooh! So that's how it is!

Mizuki: I wanted to do a lot of things considering we made sure to match our schedules.

Akari: What do Arisugawa-senpai and Kitaoji-senpai want to do?

Otome: Hehehe~♪

Sakura: Ah, 'tis still top secret. It shall all end if I say it~!

Akari: I...I see!

Otome: Sakura-tan sure is pulling out the Kitaoji Theatre today?\!

Sakura: I am a little too excited…!

Mizuki: Well, leaving what Kitaoji and Arisugawa want to do as a surprise—What do you wanna do, Ozora? Anything's fine, just say it.

Akari: …!

Episode 5

Otome: Come on, Akari-tan! Please say anything that you want to do!

Akari: Hmmm, let's see…

Sakura: It can be so hard to decide. I had a hard time suggesting something I wanted to do, as well.

Akari: So what did you suggest?

Sakura: Ah, as I stated, 'tis top secret. It shall all end if I say it~!

Akari: Thought so♪ Leaving what the seniors want to do as a surprise to look forward to, then I'll...Okay, I decided!

Otome: What is it what is it!?

Akari: It's not everyday I get to do what I want with everyone here, so—I wanna sing with you guys!

Otome: Sing!? Wow~…!

Akari: It's best if it's a new song that's perfect for the queens to sing together!

Sakura: That sounds wonderful!

Mizuki: Yeah, sounds good!

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Mizuki: I found the perfect demo. I got permission from the Headmistress too, so all we have to do is write the lyrics!

Otome: It's so cute!

Sakura: And pop!

Akari: It's a perfect song for Starlight Queens to sing!

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Akari: We're done~!

Mizuki: Looks great!

Sakura: To think we would finish this fast. Everyone's focus when the moment has come is just wonderful.

Otome: Because we're all queens!

Mizuki: We poured our hearts into the lyrics!

Akari: Yes! Let's try a live simulation right away!

[Live Simulation]

Otome: Wow~! It's such a good song~! I couldn't help but sing along with it~!

Sakura: Yes. I was already a little too excited, but now I'm even more excited!

Mizuki: I wanna sing it live one day!

Akari: Yes!

Mizuki: Okay, so Ozora added singing with everyone here. This will be a tradition every year from now on.

Akari: I'm so excited! Singing's just so fun even when it's not for work.

Otome: Yes~!

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Sakura: So Starlight Queen Meet reached a checkpoint! Next is the tradition Otome-sama suggested!

Mizuki: Sounds like it's gonna be tough this year, too.

Akari: Huh, tough…?

Otome: Yes! It uses a lot of stamina, you know~? Let's jump out of this house and let's go~!

Akari: Wh...What are we gonna do…!?

Episode 6

Akari: Just what is it you do every year at Arisugawa-senpai's suggestion…?

Otome: To summarize! Repaying our thanks to Starlight Academy!

Akari: Repaying our thanks?

Otome: Yes! I wanted to repay Starlight Academy somehow!

Mizuki: I thought it was a wonderful idea. But to think it would cost this much stamina.

Akari: What are we going to do…?

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Otome: First of all! We're going to clean the fountain~!

Akari: Oh, so stuff like that!?

[Otome diving into the fountain]

Otome: Let's get into my favourite fountain and clean it up with everyone here! Ai! Katsu! Ai! Katsu!

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Mizuki: Ai! Katsu! Ai! Katsu!

Sakura: Ai! Katsu! Ai! Katsu!

Akari: Ai! Katsu! Ai! Katsu!

Yurika: Oh dear, what are the Starlight Queens all doing here?

Kaede: You're cleaning too, Mizuki? Fight, Oh! Looks fun!

Akari: Todo-senpai, Ichinose-senpai!

Mizuki: Wanna join us, Yurika, Kaede?

Yurika: W...Well, I have today off, so it's not like I wouldn't not be unable to give you a hand.

Kaede: Okay! I'll help, too! Let's diiive!

[Splashing sounds]

Akari: Whoa!

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Kaede: Ai! Katsu! Ai! Katsu!

Yurika: Ai! Katsu! Ai! Katsu! Ai! Katsu! Ai! Katsu! Ai! Katsu! Ai! Katsu!

Akari: Todo-senpai's on a roll! The fountain's already squeaking clean! Yep yep, this is Aikatsu, too! Right?

Otome: Our repayment isn't done yet~!

Akari: Huh!?

Episode 7

Otome: Okay! Since we're at the fountain, we can do Sakura-tan's tradition, too!

Mizuki: It's close by.

Akari: Close by…? What are we gonna do?

Sakura: The tradition I suggested is this. Ah, digging the earth, planting saplings, watering! To summarize, this is truly planting trees~~~!

Akari: Planting trees?

Otome: We plant trees in the academy every time.

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Sakura: We're going to plant these cherry blossom saplings this time!

Akari: I-It's taller than me!

Otome: Then let's dig a hole~!

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Everyone: Ai! Katsu! Ai! Katsu! Ai! Katsu! Ai! Katsu! Ai! Katsu! Ai! Katsu!

Otome: So now there will be more cherry blossom trees at Starlight Academy!

Sakura: I would love for our juniors to bloom beautiful flowers while being healed from the brilliance of these—Is what I thought, so we plant trees every time.

Otome: Okay then, next is the tradition of Mizuki-san's thanks to the academy!

Akari: Oh, there's still more!

[Scene Transition]

Mizuki: I repaint the roof of this gazebo every time.

Akari: Huh!? Really!?

Mizuki: Lots of things happened here, so it's a place of memories. I want to treasure it.

Otome: Mizuki-san rebuilt this gazebo the  year she became Starlight Queen in the first place.

Akari: Wow!

Sakura: Please look. If you look carefully, there's a plate that says, “From: Mizuki Kanzaki” on the pillar.

Akari: You're right!!

Mizuki: It's part of the reason why I came to love this place. I started coming here often. Okay, then let's paint this!

Akari: Yes!

[Scene Transition]

Everyone: Ai! Katsu! Ai! Katsu! Ai! Katsu! Ai! Katsu! Ai! Katsu! Ai! Katsu!

Johnny: Oh! It's all cleaned up again this year YEAH!

Naoto: They've surpassed professionals skill-wise…

[Scene Transition]

Mizuki: Okay, we finished everything we planned.

Otome: Yes!

Sakura: Ozora-san, how was your first Starlight Queen Meet?

Akari: It was so fun! And—It made me realize again that Kanzaki-senpai, Arisugawa-senpai, and Kitaoji-senpai, too—All think about us juniors so much. I want to pass it on, too. These feelings, as the Starlight Queen—

[Live Simulation]

Akari: I love this song!

Mizuki: It's a good song. Like the song says, we're all walking through our own story.

Akari: Yes, and how it says the first guide down your path is the feeling of admiration is really so true…!

Sakura: To Ichigo-sama, yes?

Akari: Yes…!

Ichigo: That makes me so happy!

Akari: Hoshimiya-senpai!

Ichigo: If you say something like that, it gives me strength no matter how many times I hear it!

Mizuki: I know how you feel. Gazes of admiration give strength to those who receive it.

Ichigo: Yes!

Otome: I'm sure there's lots of kids who are aiming to become idols out of admiration for Akari-tan.

Sakura: Yes, there's no doubt to that.

Akari: Like my seniors, I want to become an idol that makes sure to give positivity to my juniors—not just my fans.

Mizuki: That's a Shining Line, too.

Ichigo: That's Aikatsu, too!

Akari: Yes! Oh, by the way, Hoshimiya-senpai, did you know? The one who built this gazebo was Kanzaki-senpai.

Episode 1

Akari: Thank you for today~! Oh no, it's getting kinda late…! I gotta hurry…!

[Scene Transition]

Akari: Uhh, it was around here, right…? Oh, they're they are! Sumire-chan, Hinaki-chan, good work today!

Sumire: Akari-chan!

Hinaki: You, too!

Akari: Sorry, did you wait long?

Sumire: Nope, not at all! I was just so excited! It's been awhile since we got off work at the same time.

Hinaki: Yeah!

Akari: I just happened to have a recording at this TV studio, too!

[Scene Transition]

Hinaki: It's actually been awhile since we've seen each other. I'm so happy!

Sumire: Akari-chan's been super busy since she became Starlight Queen and all.

Akari: Yeah. Let's take a break and have some tea at my place!

Hinaki: Yeah! Let's do it!

Sumire: Huh? What's this?

Hinaki: Hm? What's up?

Sumire: There's an envelope stuck in the door to Akari-chan's place.

Akari: You're right. It looks like a letter…It's from Kitaoji-senpai!

[Scene Transition]

Akari: Wow, Sumire-chan, this tea is so good!

Sumire: Hehe, it's passion fruit-flavoured tea.

Hinaki: Phew~! It's so relaxing~!

Akari: Alright, what's this letter from Kitaoji-senpai about? Let's take a look!

Hinaki: Yeah, yeah!

Akari: “Ms. Ozora, It has been an honour watching your exciting, promising idol activities.”

Sumire: Wow, what flattering words!

Akari: Yeah! “I wrote to you today to welcome you to our meeting. The meeting is called the Starlight Queen Meet.” Wow!

Hinaki: Starlight Queen Meet…!? What's that!?

Akari: I've never been myself but it says it's a meeting for only Starlight Queens!

Sumire: I see!

Akari: Kitaoji-senpai said she would invite me someday. In the letter she gave me when I became Starlight Queen.

Hinaki: Ooh!

Sumire: I still think about your live for the Queen Cup a lot even now. It gave me a lot of courage, so…

[Live Simulation]

Hinaki: Akari-chan's live was the best!

Sumire: Yeah, it made me want to try harder. The power of idols really is amazing.

Hinaki: You're an idol too, you know.

Sumire: Heehee, yeah, but.

[Scene Transition]

Hinaki: So, the Starlight Queen Meet. Did the letter say anything else?

Akari: The ones attending are: Kanzaki-senpai, Arisugawa-senpai, Kitaoji-senpai, and me.

Hinaki: Whoa!

Sumire: So glamourous!

Akari: It says, “It's a surprise what we're going to do on the day of. Please look forward to your first Queen Meet.”

Sumire: Wow! It kinda makes us feel excited too, right!?

Hinaki: Looking forward to your report on what happens!

Akari: Okay! ...The Starlight Queen Meet. I wonder what we're gonna do…? 

Episode 2

Akari: Today's finally the day of the Starlight Queen Meet! I'm so excited! We're gonna meet at my place first, right!? There's 30 minutes until the scheduled time!

[Doorbell ringing]

Akari: Huh? Already? I wonder who it is…?

[Scene Transition]

Otome: Akari-taan! Good morning~!

Akari: Arisugawa-senpai! Good morning!

Otome: I was so excited for today's Starlight Queen Meet that I came too early~! I came here 10 minutes ago and thought that's still too early~, and was going to wait outside, but...I couldn't wait anymore and rang the doorbell!

Akari: Hehe, you're so cute, Senpai! Let's wait for the others inside!

Otome: Thank you~!

[Scene Transition]

[Doorbell ringing]

Akari: Huh? Again?

Mizuki: Morning, Ozora!

Akari: Kanzaki-senpai!

Mizuki: I came too early.

Akari: It's totally fine! Arisugawa-senpai's here, too!

Otome: Mizuki-san, good morning~!

Mizuki: Morning. You came too early, too? Well, I guess you're early every time.

Otome: Yes! I aaaalways came early last year and the year before that and year before that!

Mizuki: The Starlight Queen Meet is really something to look forward to.

Otome: Yes~!

[Scene Transition]

Akari: Wow…! I really wonder what we're gonna do…?

[Doorbell ringing]

Akari: Oh, again!

[Scene Transition]

Sakura: Ozora-san, good morning.

Akari: I knew it was you, Kitaoji-senpai! Good morning!

Sakura: You knew…? I came too early. Is it not a bother?

Akari: It's completely fine!

Otome: Because me and Mizuki-san are here, too!

Sakura: Oh, my!

[Scene Transition]

Mizuki: This is a surprise. For the always-calm Kitaoji to be here early.

Sakura: Ah, too early, too early! My mind chants, yet my heart pushes me on! I just couldn't help but press it, the doorbell~~!

Akari: There it is! The Kitaoji Theatre!

Otome: She must be super duper hyped up for her to do the Kitaoji Theatre first thing in the morning.

Sakura: Ahem...It's true that I'm excited…

Mizuki: Alright, so everyone's here!

Akari: Yes!

Mizuki: Then let's start the Starlight Queen Meet!

Episode 3

Akari: Kanzaki-senpai and Arisugawa-senpai and Kitaoji-senpai! It's way too extravagant for Starlight Queens to come gather at my place for tea…!

Mizuki: The current Starlight Queen, Ozora, is here, too.

Akari: Oh, yes!

Sakura: It's been awhile since I entered this house.

Mizuki: Me, too. This single house for the Queen was called “Mizuki Palace” during my time.

Otome: It was “Otome Mansion” for me!

Sakura: It was “Sakura Manor” for me.

Akari: It's called “Akari's Place” right now.

Sakura: It's a very Ozora-san-like and friendly-sounding name.

Otome: Ooh! That's right!

Akari: Why did you suddenly stand up, Arisugawa-senpai?

Otome: I hid treasure here when I was moving out!

Mizuki: Treasure?

Otome: Yes! I hid candy in the drawer under the TV! May I open it, Akari-tan?

Akari: Hehe, of course♪

Otome: Oooh~! There's more now~! The drawer's full of candy!

Sakura: Actually, when I moved in, I found two of what I thought to be the candy that Otome-sama left—and added three more. For whenever Otome-sama comes over.

Otome: Sakura-tan! Thank you so much!

Akari: And then I discovered it and continued the legacy by adding lots more!

Otome: Akari-tan! Thank you so much! Let's have some candy~! Here, you too, Akari-tan!

Akari: Thank you so much! Starlight Queen Meet is so fun! It's fun even just having tea.

Mizuki: It only just started. There's more to come.

Akari: Really?

Sakura: Yes!

Akari: I'm so excited! When did this meeting first start, anyway?

Mizuki: It first started when I became Starlight Queen, I think.

Sakura: Mizuki-sama's live for when she became Queen was really wonderful!

Otome: Yep~!

Akari: I watched a video, too!

Mizuki: Thanks. Talking about it makes me think back. The first live I had when I was Queen…

[Live Simulation]

Otome: I love Mizuki-san's Move on now!

Sakura: Mizuki-sama became Queen right after entering Starlight Academy, correct?

Akari: You're so amazing!

Mizuki: I swore to myself that I would back then. I'm sure there were plenty of wonderful classmates and shining seniors. But I was only looking down my path, and kept on running. At full speed—Like I stopped breathing. So when I reached my goal of becoming Queen—I just naturally lost some tension in my shoulders a little, for a split second. That time, I got one day off, and awarded myself.

Akari: Awarded…?

Mizuki: I went to my favourite sweets buffet.

Akari: Oh, could it be that place…

Mizuki: Hehe, yep, you've been there before, huh.

Akari: Yes!

Mizuki: It felt like my spirit was recharged eating the sweets. It was like deep breathing for the first time after a long time. And then, when Arisugawa became Queen after me, I invited her to tea.

Otome: I was so happy! My heart feels all warm and fuzzy when I think back to it even now.

Akari: …

Mizuki: You know how you forget to take a break when you're running with all your might? I'm sure it happens to everyone, and just not idols. But especially for Queens, there are great expectations so I thought there's just times when you tense up too much. So that's why I went to hang with Arisugawa.

Otome: Yes! It was just so much fun, I wanted to make it a tradition! So I named it the Starlight Queen Meet!

Mizuki: It was then that it became a tradition. So, there's something we haven't told you yet, Ozora.

Akari: …?

Mizuki: We want you to decide what to do for the Starlight Queen Meet now.

Akari: Huh?

Otome: Anything's game! You decide!

Episode 7

Interviewer: Today we'll be working with Akari Ozora, Sumire Hikami, and…

Juri: I'm Juri Kurebayashi. Nice to meet you!

Interviewer: The units Luminas and Passionate Jalapeno, which Hinaki-chan is in.

Hinaki: Yes, we have a shoot with everyone here today.

[Scene Transition]

Cameraman: We're ready! Please go first, Hinaki-chan.

Hinaki: Yes, coming~! Okay, see you later, guys!

Akari: Yeah, do your best~! Huh? Are you not going, Mr. Interviewer?

Interviewer: Yes, this is a rare opportunity, so I thought I'd ask everyone here a few questions.

Sumire: Us…?

Interviewer: Yes...From your point of view, what kind of person is Hinaki-chan?

Juri: I see, so it's a question that you can't ask in front of her! Well, first of all, she's my partner!

Sumire: Yeah, Juri-chan and Hinaki-chan truly feel like partners!

Akari: It's like they can read each others minds. Only they can pull that off!

Sumire: She's also really considerate. She just naturally supports you in many ways…

Akari: Yep, yep. She always looks at her surroundings and helps us.

Sumire: She's always working straight towards her goal of being the idol she wants to be.

Juri: Also,  she's actually super competitive! She actually has as passionate of a heart as me hidden underneath…

Akari: Yeah, I totally get what you mean! That gap…

Hinaki: Hmmm…?

Akari&Juri&Sumire: …!

Hinaki: And, and?

Juri: …..Huh, Hinaki?

Akari: H-Hinaki-chan? Y-You already finished your shoot…?

Hinaki: Yeah, I feel bad making you guys wait so I did my best...And rushed back as fast as I could, and what do you know...You guys...How...How dare you guys say such embarrassing things~!?

Akar&Juri&Sumire: Eeeeek~!!

[Scene Transition]

Hinaki: Ahaha! Those guys…

Interviewer: You sure are good friends.

Hinaki: Yes! They're always helping me out! There's a bunch of things I overcame because they were there...Oh no! It's getting late! I gotta water the miracle flower!

Interviewer: Let's hurry! Hinaki-chan!

Hinaki: Yes! Sorry for the rush!

Episode 8

Kayoko: Okay! Tomorrow's finally the day of the party! Since all three of us are here, let's just have a training camp like this!

Mikuru: Sounds great! It's almost time to water the miracle flower for the last time, so let's all do it together!

Hinaki: Yes! It'll be so exciting to see how it blooms with the three of us finishing it up!

Kayoko: Then let's have a meeting and eat until it's time!

[Scene Transition]

Mikuru: Kayokocchi was so funny when we were watering the flower~!

Hinaki: Ahaha! She was praying that it'll bloom beautifully the whole time.

Mikuru: Ah~ But to think today's the last day. It sure went by fast~

Hinaki: Yes~ I still can't really believe that tomorrow's the actual party.

Mikuru: There was a ton of stuff to do everyday, so~ Daily Aikatsu!, taking care of flowers, plus you also had preparations for your live tomorrow.

Hinaki: That's what I had fun doing, though.

Mikuru: Oh right, you also had the closeup coverage, huh.

Hinaki: Th-that's…

Mikuru: Ahaha♪ Did you get used to having the camera beside you all the time?

Hinaki: Ahahahaha...I decided to not worry about it anymore.

Mikuru: Yeah, that's probably a good idea♪ ...So, did you find it? The answer to what you were worrying about.

Hinaki: ...Remember what you said to me before? That the more care you put into flowers, the more beautiful they'll bloom. And that what's important is if you can put your all into something so you won't regret.

Mikuru: Yeah~ We were talking with just the two of us like now.

Hinaki: So, I was thinking. It’s like  the smiles of all our fans. The harder we try, the more beautifully they'll bloom.

Mikuru: Yeah, it's the same as Aikatsu!

Hinaki: If it's a live, they're right in front of you...Even for modeling, I can feel my fans smiling through the approval of the cameraman, but…

Mikuru: So that's why you were worried. They don't just give you approval when you're doing a closeup coverage.

Hinaki: Yes...But, I finally realized. The camera for the closeup coverage isn't connected to the present, but the future...In front of the TV in the future, I'm sure all my fans will be smiling. So I thought I just have to do my best like I always do.

Mikuru: Hehe, right! Yeah, I'm sure that's the case♪ But the flowers you'll be blooming tomorrow are the ones right in front of you! I'll do it with the miracle flower, and you…

Hinaki: Yes! With the stage.

Mikuru: Let's make them at full bloom tomorrow!

Hinaki: Yes♪

Episode 9

Hinaki: Haah, haaah…! Mikuru-san!

Mikuru: Oh, Hinaki…

Hinaki: Um, I heard from the staff that the miracle flower didn't bloom...Kayoko-san's occupied because the party's starting soon…

Mikuru: Thanks for coming even though your live is soon, too. This isn't good...Really, I wonder what's wrong? The bud is so big and the leaves are this healthy, too...But...Why isn't it blooming…?

Audience: Wow~!!

Mikuru: Oh, the party started...I'm over the time limit...I gotta apologize to Kayokocchi…

Hinaki: Mikuru-san...Not yet! There's still time! The more care you put into flowers, the more beautifully they'll bloom, right!?

Mikuru: Yeah, that's right, but…

Hinaki: I know for a fact! About how much work you put into taking care of it! So there's no way it won't bloom beautifully!

Mikuru: Hinaki…!

Hinaki: I'm sure it'll bloom soon! It's probably just a bit of a sleepyhead. So I'll wake it up!

Mikuru: Wake it up!? How!?

Staff: Hinaki-chan! Please get on stage!

Hinaki: Yes! Coming!

Mikuru: I see! So you're gonna wake it up with your live!

Hinaki: Mikuru-san! I'll make a miracle happen!

Mikuru: ...Huh?

Hinaki: Please watch Hinaki's miracle!

Mikuru: ! That's my line...Ahaha♪ Yeah! I'm counting on you! Can you wake up this sleepyhead with your super morning call?

Hinaki: Yes! Please leave it to me! Okay then, off I go!

Episode 10

Mikuru: It's over now…

Hinaki: Yes...It is…

Mikuru: I was watching the flowers you bloomed. The audience's smiles at full bloom. Plus...A large wreath of the miracle flower...Shining gold...Like a miracle.

Hinaki: You were the one who made it bloom.

Mikuru: No, it's you. I'm sure I wouldn't have been able to wake up that sleepyhead by myself.

Hinaki: Sleepyhead, huh...I wonder if that's why it grew so big?

Mikuru: Like that old saying that kids who sleep up grow big? Ahaha, maybe?

Kayoko: Geez, you two, you were the BEST! Thanks~!

Hinaki: Woah, Kayoko-san!

Kayoko: Gosh, the party was a huge success! This is like, totally thanks to you guys? Hinaki-chan's stage was like, the best, too! And Mikuru-chan's miracle flower, too! What was that!? That super cool flower that's all big and gold like the sun! Isn't that a first?

Mikuru: That flower bloomed thanks to Hinaki's miracle…

Hinaki: Like I said, it's Mikuru-sans'~…

Kayoko: Ahaha, I get it, I get it. Then it's thanks to both of your strengths combined!

Hinaki: Yes! If it wasn't for Mikuru-san, I would still be worrying! It's thanks to Mikuru-san teaching me so much!

Mikuru: ...Hinaki...Okay. Then that's settled.

Kayoko: Yeah, yeah! This flower's miracle wouldn't have happened if either one of you were missing!

Mikuru: Hmmm~...Kayokocchi, I don't think it's two.

Hinaki: Yes! Kayoko-san's needed, too!

Kayoko: Really? So it's like, a miracle from the three of us?

Hinaki: Yes, like, a miracle♪

Mikuru: Then let's make these miracles keep going from now on, too…!

Kayoko: Then, shall we do that?

Hinaki: Let's~!

Mikuru: One, two, three!

Kayoko&Mikuru&Hinaki: Let's show our miracle~!

Episode 11

TV: Hinaki Shinjo Documentary ~Fin~

Mizuki: Hehe, we really need to keep our eyes peeled for Shinjo now.

Mikuru: I know~ Hinaki's so cool~…

Mizuki: Why are you so down? It's cool Shinjo's closeup documentary.

Mikuru: I mean..Ugh~...I was supposed to be the teacher, too~

Mizuki: Teacher? Ooh, right, you were teaching her gardening.

Mikuru: But I was the one who ended up getting help. I'm a failure of a teacher~

Mizuki: Really? I don't think so.

Mikuru: No, I guess teaching is really hard after all~...But you're really amazing at it. You're always teaching and pulling everyone along.

Mizuki: Even I'm always desperately searching for something I can do. And...Don't you think you were a big help to Shinjo?

Mikuru: You say that, but if you ask if can be confident about it…

Mizuki: You're fine. I mean…

[Scene Transition]

Hinaki: Yes...Yes...A model job...Huh, at Paris!? Um, if the schedule's...Yes, I got it!

Akari: Wow, that's so cool~ Hinaki-chan.

Sumire: It's like the whole world is has its attention on her.

Madoka: That closeup documentary was so amazing.

Rin: It was full of Hinaki-senpai's charm.

Hinaki: No...That wasn't just me. It's all because of Kayoko-san, Mikuru-san, and you guys supporting me! Thank you so much!

Juri: Gracias! In other words, that's our line! I'm happy if I'm able to support you.

Hinaki: Right! Thanks, Juri♪ No matter the job, it's all Aikatsu! If I just work hard as I usually do, I'm sure beautiful flowers of smiles will bloom to match!

Akari: Yeah! You're right!

Madoka: It'd be so wonderful if you can bloom the hall full of flowers of smiles~!

Rin: Yeah! It'd be the best if you could see that view every time!

Sumire: We should do our best so we can see it every time…!

Akari: We still have so much to do! Aikatsu is so exciting!

Juri: ¡Divertido! We can show that we can overcome anything!

Episode 1

Kayoko: Yeah! Nice! You like, wanna try something like that for the party?

Hinaki: Yes! I'll do my best! I can't believe I get to do a live at a Vivid Kiss party…! Guh~! I'm so hyped!

Kayoko: Hehe♪ Hinaki-chan, you've been on a totally killing it lately! Super cool~!

Hinaki: You're too much! It's only because of Vivid Kiss dresses...Your dresses that I've been able to work so hard!

Kayoko: I'm like, so glad? You are my muse♪

Hinaki: Yes! I wanna work even harder so everyone can know about Vivid Kiss♪

Kayoko: Hehe, thanks! But I want everyone to know it's not just the dresses...But also that our model rules! So, here's like, a surprise for our hardworking Hinaki-chan?

Hinaki: A...Surprise…?

Kayoko: Yep! Remember the news coverage with the TV station from France?

Hinaki: Yes! When we had a training camp with Mikuru-san! Of course I remember! It's when you made my dress for the Starlight Queen Cup, right!?

Kayoko: Looks like the show was a big hit across the world, you know~

Hinaki: I see! I really could feel your passion and it made me love Vivid Kiss even more!

Kayoko: Thanks~ It was worth it for me, too~ But it wasn't just me that was a hit, you know?

Hinaki: Huh?

Kayoko: It means you're the centre of attention across the world, too!

Hinaki: Whaat~!? Me too!?

Kayoko: Yep, you too! They're all like, “Who's that idol~”! It's like, thanks to you and Mikuru-chan that the show was a big hit.

Hinaki: I'm happy to hear you say that, but...The world...Huh~ Maybe it just kinda feels surreal…?

Kayoko: Then isn't this a chance for you to look around the world? Actually, like, that station sent in an offer? They said they wanna make a documentary about you!

Hinaki: A documentary...About me…?

Kayoko: Yep! And a closeup coverage like the last one!

Hinaki: Closeup...Coverage…? Wait, whaaat!?

Episode 2

Hinaki: Whaat~!? A Closeup coverage of me?

Kayoko: Yep! Mikuru-chan jumped out into the world with the Gardener's World Cup. If we get you out there and active in the world, I'd like, totally be happy~! It's like, I can get the world to know my muse?

Hinaki: Kayoko-san…

Kayoko: They said they wanna cover you challenging against the live for the Vivid Kiss party as the muse.

Hinaki: Ah, I see~…

Kayoko: I like, totally want you to take up the offer!

Hinaki: Please let me! It's an honour to have people around the world watch me!

Kayoko: That's my girl! I'll give a reply then. Hinaki-chan's good for the closeup coverage...There.

Hinaki: Closeup coverage, huh~ Um, if it's like for Kayoko-san that time, then...Hmmm~…

Kayoko: Oh, what's up?

Hinaki: Oh, no, um...Not a big deal, but...For a closeup coverage...What should I be showing…?

Kayoko: ? What should you be showing?

Hinaki: I had more modeling and live jobs for my Aikatsu! up until now, and they're clear with what they want...And I've worked hard to respond to that.

Kayoko: Yep, that's right. I think you've been working very hard.

Hinaki: Ehehe...Thank you very much. But the closeup coverage this time…

Kayoko: Well~ It's a closeup coverage, so I assume they wanna see just the way you are?

Hinaki: Just how I am...The way that I am that they wanna see...I wonder what it is…?

Kayoko: Hmmm~, sure is something only idols have to worry about~ Maybe another idol would know?

Hinaki: Another idol?

Kayoko: Yep! Like, rather than ask me, a designer, maybe you'll find the answer faster by asking a friend in the same position?

Hinaki: Oh...That's right! I'll ask my friends!

Kayoko: Good! I'm looking forward to what kinda answer you'll give!

Episode 3

Hinaki: ...So that's what happened.

Akari: Closeup coverage, huh~ I would be kinda worried, too.

Sumire: But it's amazing you got an offer from a foreign TV station.

Juri: ¡Enhorabuena! In other words, congratulations!

Hinaki: Ehehe...Thanks, guys.

Madoka: Hinaki-senpai's been to Mexico as Passionate Jalapeno, too, so…

Rin: She's already a world-class idol!

Hinaki: Ahaha, you're embarrassing me with all this praise~ I'm happy, but…

Yuu: So the problem's the closeup part?

Hinaki: Yeah, I don't understand what to do anymore…

Juri: Don't you just have to act as you usually do?

Hinaki: Well~ If it was an interview that would be fine, but a closeup makes it kinda…

Akari: Yeah~ I bet I would feel the same. Like, “What's my usual self like?”

Sumire: Hmmm~, I think I'm the same, too…

Madoka: You're all so wonderful the way you are so you should just stay like that~

Akari: Wouldn't you worry, Madoka-chan?

Madoka: Not that much, I think~ What about you, Rin?

Rin: Huh, me? I...Hmmm~…? I dunno…?

Sumire: Rin-chan wouldn't know until she's actually in that position, huh?

Rin: Yes...That's probably true…

Madoka: Hehe♪ That's so like you.

Juri: Yes, there's nothing to worry about…! I just! Have to show! My usual passionate self!

Hinaki: Well, if only I could think like you…

Juri: Geez, you're just thinking too much!

Yuu: Yeah, I think I'm more like Juri-chan and them, too~

Akari: You wouldn't worry either, Yuu-chan?

Yuu: Not quite, but...Well, you know how I'm in a lot of tourism shows?

Hinaki: Oh yeah, the camera's always on roll for those shows, so...It's kinda like a closeup.

Yuu: Right! Well, I was confused all the time at first, so I get being worried~

Sumire: We can't just say, “Time to train!” like always, either…

Akari: It's not practice if we take the video, either…

Everyone: Hmmm~…

Episode 4

Hinaki: Good morning~…

Kayoko: Welcome, Hinaki-chan! You like, have perfect timing?

Mikuru: Ah, it's Hinaki! Long time no see!

Hinaki: Mikuru-san! It's been awhile!

Kayoko: I was just giving her an order. For the sweetest miracle party for the party, you see.

Hinaki: Miracle flower? Is that…!

Kayoko: Yep, I ordered one from her last time, too.

Mikuru: When I got my first premium dress from Kayokocchi, right?

Kayoko: That miracle flower was like, totally cool~? Give me one like that again!

Mikuru: Of course! I'll be sure to deliver you the golden miracle flower this time! It became rainbow-coloured last time, so.

Kayoko: Oh, like, it's totally fine for me if it's rainbow this time, too?

Mikuru: No, no, I'll definitely make it golden this time!

Hinaki: Um, if I remember correctly, the miracle flower...Changes colours depending on how you take care of it, right?

Mikuru: Yep, that's right. To make it golden you have to water it at the right time everyday. If you're off by even a little bit, it won't turn gold.

Hinaki: Ack~ That sounds difficult~…

Mikuru: But the more care you put into flowers, the more beautiful they'll become♪

Kayoko: But, Mikuru-chan, are you sure? You're busy with both idol and flower shop work right now, right? I know you're a hardworking kid, but…

Mikuru: Ahaha...True, but...But it's fun, so it's okay!

Kayoko: Isn't it about time you get a helper around for the flower shop?

Mikuru: Hmmm~...I wanna be the one who takes care of it if possible, so...Plus, I'm kinda bad at teaching…

Kayoko: Oh~, I get you! Like, they just don't get it?

Mikuru: Yeah, yeah! It just hits me like that but they're just all, “Huh?” sometimes.

Hinaki: I know what you mean~! When it just doesn't get through to other people...I try to change my words when that happens so they understand!

Kayoko: That's our Hinaki-chan! She's like, totally cool?

Mikuru: Yep, yep! That's right! There's not many kids who can do that, you know~? Maybe if I meet someone like you, I'll ask them for help~

Hinaki: ….Um! I'd like to help! Please let me be your helper, Mikuru-san!

Episode 5

Hinaki: I'll...I'll help…!

Mikuru: …! Hinaki…

Hinaki: I don't know anything about flowers...But I'll help with all I can! I mean, it'd be so sad to have the party without your flowers!

Mikuru: ...Hinaki...Then let's go all out!

Hinaki: Yes! Let's!

Kayoko: Sounds great! That's a super good idea~! Just you two pairing up makes such a vivid picture, but...To think it's not on stage, but for gardening. It's like, totally cool how unpredictable it is!

Mikuru: Ahaha, I'd love to do a live, too, but...Maybe next time.

Hinaki: Yes! First, I gotta take care of flowers with you for Kayoko-san's party!

Kayoko: ...Hehe. But Hinaki-chan, aren't you forgetting something?

Hinaki: Huh? Forgetting…?

Kayoko: It's getting totally interesting, so I'd like you to continue like this, but…

Hinaki&Mikuru: ?

Kayoko: The closeup documentary! Right?

Hinaki: Aaah~ I forgot~!

Mikuru: Closeup documentary?

[Scene Transition]

Mikuru: Wow~! A closeup documentary, huh! Yeah, that sounds fun!

Kayoko: Right~!? This solves Hinaki-chan's troubles, too♪

Mikuru: Troubles...What do you mean?

Hinaki: Oh, that's...I was wondering what I should do to get how I just am across for what the closeup coverage wants...Once I started thinking about what I should show for my usual self...I started to get confused…

Mikuru: I see...But you know, Hinaki! Showing your first time gardening for a closeup coverage is really wild and Hinaki-like♪

Hinaki: ...Really?

Kayoko: Absolutely! And it's like, you're not gardening for work, but because you feel like it, right? Isn't that part of your usual self?

Hinaki: ...Oh yeah...That's right…! Okay! Yeah! Mikuru-san, I'll be in your care!

Mikuru: Yep! Let's do our best! Hinaki!

Episode 6

Interviewer: Alright then, Hinaki-chan, we'll be starting the shoot for the coverage now. It's a documentary so please try to not pay attention to the camera and be your usual self.

Hinaki: Okay, I understand. I'll be in your care!

Interviewer: Alright then, start! So, Hinaki-chan, why did you want to do gardening this time?

Hinaki: Ahaha...Ummm~, to tell you the truth…

[Scene Transition]

Hinaki: And that's what happened.

Interviewer: I see, so you said you would do it without really thinking…

Hinaki: It was a sudden thought I had that the party would definitely be more fun if it had the miracle flower.

Interviewer: Fun? Even though it's just a flower?

Hinaki: Yes! Having pretty flowers would make the hall brighter, so wouldn't everyone just have more fun?

Interviewer: I see~! But it's amazing of you to say you'll help right there.

Hinaki: Ahaha...Part of it might be also because I just really wanted to help Mikuru-san.

Mikuru: Me? Why?

Hinaki: There's that I wanted to thank you for helping me last time, too, but...I just wanted to do something together again. Remember last time? Wasn't it fun?

Mikuru: Last time...Oh~! Painting Kayokocchi's cottage walls! Yeah, yeah, that was so fun! We sure went wild~♪

Hinaki: Yes♪ So I wanted to do something wild with you again.

Mikuru: Ahaha♪ Then we gotta grow some super flashy flowers this time♪

Hinaki: Yes! So please take care of me, Master Mikuru!

Mikuru: ….Hinaki, let's...Stop with the master, okay?

Hinaki: Huh, are you sure? Then...Mikuru-sensei?

Mikuru: Ummm~...I'm not the teacher type, either~…Can't you just call me Mikuru-san like always?

Hinaki: It isn't everyday we get to do something like this, so I thought it'd bring some mood in if I changed how I call you…

Mikuru: I-I see~...I've never been called something like that before, so~ It feels funny, but Mikuru-sensei, huh~...Sensei's gonna do her best to teach you! But since it's about flowers, I'm gonna be strict!

Guide

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3. Write/Copy&Paste what Type it is in the left box, and for whom you designed the dress for in the right box (you can also put だれでもいい “Anyone”). Check below for the Types and a list of the main characters’ names in Japanese.

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The deadline for submissions is March 31st JST. Two winners will be selected: first prize, and award of excellence. Good luck to your designing activities!

Here’s a list of some Japanese keywords you can copy&paste. You can also look through the Aikatsu Wikia for names.

Type

Cute キュート

Cool クール

Sexy セクシー

Pop ポップ

Cute Idols

Ichigo 星宮いちご

Sakura 北大路さくら

Maria 姫里マリア

Akari 大空あかり

Madoka 天羽まどか

Cool Idols

Aoi 霧矢あおい

Yurika 藤堂ユリカ

Shion 神谷しおん

Seira 音城セイラ

Sumire 氷上スミレ

Rin 黒沢凛

Asami 氷室朝美

Minami 波照間みなみ

Sexy Idols

Ran 紫吹蘭

Mizuki 神崎美月

Hikari 三ノ輪ヒカリ

Hime　ヒメ

Miya ミヤ

Sora 風沢そら

Juri 紅林珠璃

Miyabi 藤原みやび

Nono 大地のの

Risa 白樺リサ

Pop Idols

Otome 有栖川おとめ

Kaede 一ノ瀬かえで

Kii 冴草きい

Mikuru 夏樹みくる

Hinaki 新条ひなき

Kokone 栗栖ここね

Nina 堂島ニーナ

Episode 4

Otome: Okay, Special Aikatsu! Boot Camp,

Shion: We've arrived at the second gate~

Sakura: There's a very sudden change….It truly is a straight wall.

Otome: The idols are about to challenge this wall~!

Michelle: Asami! Are you okay!?

Asami: Yes…! I can still…!

Michelle: Whoa! What a wall! This difficulty...Doesn't it remind you of the auditions for Tristar…!

Asami: Yes! I dropped out in the middle that time, but let's clear it for sure this time! Michelle!

Michelle: Yeah! Okay, let's go!

Sakura: Alright! The idols in lead have begun climbing the wall! Everyone's clinging and climbing! Things are going smoothly!

[Screen shaking]

Shion: Whoa! Now there's water falling from the top! It's pouring down onto the idols!

Otome: They started pouring water from the top of the wall~!

Naoto: I can't believe I got caught in this again even after becoming a teacher...Mizuki Kanzaki has no mercy, as usual.

[Scene Transition]

Aoi: Wow! They're sure going at it! It's on TV, Ichigo!

Ichigo: It's the Special Aikastu! Boot Camp we're gonna be in tomorrow! Wow~! It looks so fun~♪ Oh, it's Suzukawa-san!

Aoi: You're right! I can't believe they borrowed him for pumping out water. Poor Sensei.

TV: This is really intense! Idols are dropping out one after another. But! There are idols that aren't even fazed by the water!

Aoi: Wow…! That's Mizuki-san and them for you. They're not even wincing at the water. Looks like it's a piece of cake for them.

Ichigo: Oh! Akari-chan and her friends are still there, too! Good luck~ Guys~! Guuh~! I can't wait until tomorrow! I wanna join in right now~!

Aoi: Hehe, yeah. Then let's do our best here at work so we can join in properly tomorrow.

Ichigo: Okay~!

Episode 5

Kaede: Phew~ We managed to get through the first day! Good work~

Yurika: This is but a walk in the park for someone like Yurika-sama. Well, I won't not say you didn't not do a good job.

Mizuki: Hehe, good job. I'm glad it ended with no problems.

Yurika: You don't seem very tired, Mizuki-san.

Mizuki: Really? That's not true. I'm as tired as the next person. We're all human.

Kaede: Really~? That sounds like a joke when you're the one saying it.

Mizuki: Geez, Kaede. What do you think I am?

Kaede: Ahaha! Sorry!

Yurika: Well, putting that aside...The first day was a huge success.

Kaede: Yes! You're right! I mean, so many idols participated with us!

Yurika: Yes, everyone worked really hard.

Kaede: Yep, yep, every idol worked hard, but...The middle school group! They were exceptionally energetic! Akari was what you expected from the Starlight Queen!

Yurika: ...Ahem. Hikami did very well, too. It's not like I won't praise her the next time we meet.

Kaede: That kid was trying really hard, too! The one who sang Mizuki's song!

Mizuki: Risa Shirakabe? Yes, that's true. I can tell she's growing more and more with her best friend as they support each other. At this pace...Hehe, I'm really looking forward to what awaits us.

Kaede: Oh~ For you to say this much about her, she's not bad~ Anyone else, anyone else?

Mizuki: I expected just as much from Ran and Hikari. They're making each other grow while competing.

Yurika: Yes, that's only natural for those two.

Mizuki: But, it's only the end of the first day...I wonder what will happen tomorrow?

Kaede: Idols overcoming today's hard work, trying to grasp something, versus…

Yurika: Idols who can only participate tomorrow,  desperately trying to catch up…

Mizuki: Yes, so tomorrow should be another kind of camp, too.

Kaede: And as for us tomorrow…

Yurika: We have the live that finishes it up…!

Mizuki: Yes, let's show them Tristar's strength!

Yurika&Kaede: Yes!!

[Live Simulation]

Ichigo: Guys~! Good morning~!

Ran: Oh, you're finally here.

Aoi: Phew~ I'm so glad we made it on time~

Ichigo: Ichigo Hoshimiya! Aaand…

Aoi: Aoi Kiriya!

Ichigo&Aoi: Will participate in the Special Aikatsu! Boot Camp!

Mizuki: I was waiting for you two.

Kaede: And now Soleil's all together!

Yurika: We Tristar will strike back this time!

Aoi: That's right, Soleil and Tristar are together, so…

Ichigo: If Otome-chan and Sakura-chan were here, too…

Ran: It would be Star Anis with the eight of us.

Yurika: Even if we're friends of the same unit, I won't have mercy on you. Understood?

Ran: Yeah, we would have it no other way.

Ichigo: Mmm~, but...If it's Soleil and Tristar, and Star Anis, mmmm~…

Aoi: What's wrong, Ichigo?

Ichigo: You know? Everyone in Star Anis are friends of the same group, right?

Ran: Of course. We're all in one unit, so.

Ichigo: But, for Soleil and Tristar…The fact we're friends doesn't change, but we're not just friends…

Aoi: Oh~...I kinda get what you mean…

Ran: Sometimes we're allies, sometimes we compete...Like rivals, or comrades?

Ichigo: Yes, like that!

Mizuki: Hehe, that's an interesting point.

Kaede: Yeah, yeah! I kinda get it. But, because we're rivals…

Yurika: We won't lose today.

Ran: Yeah, same here!

Aoi: It's beginning to sound like we're here to compete, but...Was this what this camp was about?

Ichigo: Hehe♪ It sounds fun, so it's fiiine!

Episode 6

Otome: The second day of the camp, and the idols have finally reached the final gate! The final trial is, gasp! Cliff climbing~!! And! The idols who will challenge this difficult trial are~!

Sakura: Plowing their way through all the other idols, the ones who made it here in the end are…! The members of Tristar and Soleil!

Participants: Wow~~~!!

[Scene Transition]

Kaede: It's already the final, huh~! Not bad, guys!

Yurika: Well, they are Tristar's rivals. We need them to do at least this much.

Ichigo: But you're all so amazing!

Aoi: Yep, yep. This is our first day, but you guys have been through this intensive training since yesterday, right?

Yurika: Hmph, from Yurika-sama's point of view, this is a piece of cake!

Kaede: Yes! Because we're Tristar, after all!

Aoi: Hehe, that's so persuasive for some reason.

Ichigo: And, Ran, too…

Ran: I am ex-Tristar, too. But Mizuki-san gave me a push to form Soleil...I wanted to show Mizuki-san how much I've grown.

Mizuki: Ran...I was always watching...Watching you turn into a bright, sparkling sun.

Ran: Mizuki-san…

Mizuki: Us three stars and the sunshine...We've got to let everyone see us.

Everyone: Yes!

Mizuki: Everyone~! Thank you again for joining this camp. What you found and felt during this intensive training will not be for nothing. It will definitely be useful for your future Aikatsu!...That's what I believe. We will now challenge the final trial. Everyone...Here are the skills of the top idol you're all aiming for. Keep your eyes peeled!

Participant: Wow~~!!

Mizuki: Okay, then...Let's go!

Everyone: Yes…!

Episode 7

Shion: Goal~!!

Otome: Which unit reached the goal first!?

Shion: It's a tie! Tristar and Soleil tied!

Participants: Wow~!!

[Scene Transition]

Mizuki: Not bad, Ichigo.

Ichigo: Ehehe...We just barely made it, though. We got one day off but we still tied. You guys really are amazing.

Aoi: It's something way too special to have been doing this camp yesterday, too…

Ran: Honestly...I'm so glad I managed to climb it all the way.

Yurika: Well, you're Tristar's rival, so it's only natural to at least do this much!

Kaede: Tristar will always be waiting for you to challenge us!

Yurika: Kaede, there's something we should be doing first, isn't there?

Kaede: Of course! We gotta show everyone the results of this camp.

Aoi: You're gonna move to the stage from here, right?

Ichigo: I'm so excited for Tristar's live!

Ran: Yeah, we'll catch up to you and watch it!

Mizuki: Yes, look forward to it! You two…! Alright, let's go…!

Tristar: Tristar, let's shine…!!

Yurika: ...Wait, how should we get there, by the way? We're on top of a cliff…

Mizuki: Hehe, right. It was a bit too early for our call.

[Sound of helicopter]

Ichigo: Wow~, it's a helicopter!

Yurika: Helicopter…? Wait, no…!

Kaede: Yes~! We're moving to the stage by helicopter!

[Scene Transition]

Otome: Tristar will move to the stage by helicopter~♪

Shion: Everyone watching TV right now! Please look forward to the live stage broadcast!

Otome: I'm so excited for Tristar's live~♪

[Scene Transition]

Yurika: Gosh...I didn't hear anything riding helicopters! You're not...Gonna suggest we parachute down onto the stage, right?

Kaede: Oh! How did you know? That's our Yurika! We gotta make a flashy entrance! Right, Mizuki!?

Mizuki: Yes, that's right. Hehe, I bet everyone's gonna be so surprised!

Yurika: You too, Mizuki-san!?

Mizuki: I actually love bungee jumping and stuff, so I'm really excited.

Yurika: N-No way…

Kaede: C'mon Yurika, everyone's waiting! Let's go~!

Yurika: Wait…! E-EEEEEeek…!

[Live Simulation]

Audience: Wow~~~!!!!!

[Scene Transition]

Mizuki: [Panting] Good work, guys…!

Kaede: G-Good job~...[panting]

Yurika: Good work...I'm exhausted…

Mizuki: You two...Sure showed me your strength…! It was really the best…!!

Kaede: I'm so glad~! I went all out, so~

Yurika: I can't move anymore, thanks to that…

Kaede: Ahaha, me too~…But I wonder if it's because of the results of camp that we managed to do this much?

Yurika: Yes, it has to be...I could have never performed a live like this before.

Kaede: I bet there's gonna be a time the others who joined will get to actually feel themselves growing like this!

Yurika: They all worked really hard...They definitely will.

Kaede: Looks like we gotta thank you again, Mizuki. Hey, Mizuki! Thanks to you, we...Huh?

Mizuki: Zzz...Zzz…

Yurika: She's sleeping…

Kaede: Wow~! It's the first time I've seen her doze off...She must've been tired, too.

Yurika: She just finished that camp and live. Of course...Mizuki-san is always thinking of the entire Aikatsu! World, huh.

Kaede: Yeah...Thanks to Mizuki again, Aikatsu! got so exciting. Everything Mizuki thinks of always leads to everyone's growth, huh…

Yurika: Yes, exactly...Hey, Kaede...We're Tristar. We're three stars, but...I wonder if we can line up next to her and keep shining just as brightly? Can we keep supporting her as Tristar…?

Kaede: Well~…Maybe we're not there yet...But, you know! We should make it a place like that. You and I should make Tristar a place that can support Mizuki!

Yurika: ...Heh, that's true. I, Yurika-sama won't not agree to that plan, either.

Kaede: Yeah, yeah! That's my Yurika! Plus...Look?

Yurika: Huh…?

Kaede: Getting to see Mizuki doze off like this is Tristar's exclusive right!

Yurika: Oh, Kaede...But...That's true...Hehe.

Episode 1

[Sound of music outside Mizuki's studio]

Honoka: Here, good job.

Yurika&Kaede: Phew~…

Honoka: To think you guys can already rehearse this well together. I'm impressed.

Kaede: Thank you, Honoka. But…

Yurika: Yes, it's still not good enough.

Honoka: I see...What do you think, Mizuki?

Mizuki: Let's see...Well, let's put practice to an end today.

Yurika&Kaede: !

Kaede: Why? Mizuki! It's not everyday all three of us can have practice together!

Yurika: Yes, you said we should practice until we're satisfied…

Mizuki: Both of you worked hard to make time for practice even though you're so busy, right? But as for your physical conditions...Well?

Yurika&Kaede: Ack…

Mizuki: I don't think forcing yourself right now will lead to a good performance.

Kaede: Right...Sorry, Mizuki. I'm no good today.

Yurika: This is embarrassing...I can't believe I can't move how I want this much…

Honoka: Looks like your full schedules are haunting you…But I think you guys are keeping up with Mizuki's dancing just fine…

Kaede: We're Tristar, so.

Yurika: So...We can't just be keeping up with Mizuki-san.

Mizuki: …! ...Oh, right…! You guys...Do you want to get more into shape...No, do you want to grow even more as an idol?

Yurika: Of course!

Kaede: There's only one answer to that!

Mizuki: I see...Hehe. Looks like we're ready to move onto the next step.

Kaede: Mizuki…?

Yurika: The next step…?

Mizuki: Well…

[Live Simulation]

Raichi: M-Mom! Over here! Hurry!

Ringo: What are you in such a rush for? What's up?

Raichi: This is big news! Look, an emergency press conference for Tristar!

Ringo: Tristar...Ooh, Mizuki Kanzaki, right?

Raichi: Yeah! This just smells of a scoop~!

Ringo: Oh my, that's exciting.

Raichi: Yeah! Oh, it's starting!

[Scene Transition]

Mizuki: Everyone, thank you for coming today. This is sudden, but we would like to tell you of an upcoming event.

Journalist: An upcoming event, you say…?

Mizuki: Yes, and it's...An Aikatsu! Boot Camp by us, Tristar...We would like to announce here the beginning of Special Aikatsu! Boot Camp!

Journalists: Oooh~!!

Yurika: (Whaat!? That Aikatsu! Boot Camp…!?)

Kaede: (The one that's super tough! Wow, sounds fun♪)

Mizuki: It'll be an intensive course for two days, and Headmistress Orihime kindly offered to host it at Starlight Academy. Anyone who has the will to grow as an idol can participate, but the content is passed down straight from Sgt. Pepper from Aikatsu! Boot Camp. I'm sure it'll be a tough special lesson.

Journalist: W-Will people actually voluntarily participate in such a tough camp?

Mizuki: Hehe, we will see. But, I believe...That this camp will definitely be a step forward for an idol's growth. And, us Tristar will…

Yurika&Kaede: …!!

Mizuki: Finish the camp with all three of us...And have a live on the final day to have everyone see how much we've grown!

Journalist: What!? Does that mean you'll be performing right after the camp!?

Mizuki: Yes! The camp itself and the live will be broadcast on TV, as well.

Journalist: This will be quite the big event! I think it'll be tough but what do you two think?

Yurika: Who do you think you are questioning? There is no problem! We're Tristar!

Kaede: Yes! We'll pass it with flying colours, so look forward to it♪

Journalists: Ooh~!!

Mizuki: Hehe♪ Like she said. Please look forward to it!

[Scene Transition]

Raichi: Wow, I can't believe they're having a Special Aikatsu! Boot Camp and a live! This is big news! I gotta prepare an extra ASAP!

Ringo: Hehe, that's Mizuki-chan for you...So she's going to lead the Aikatsu! World into the next stage again.

Episode 2

Mikuru: Mizuki, Mizuki~!

Mizuki: Oh, welcome, Mikuru. Want some tea?

Mikuru: Oh, yeah, thanks...Wait! No! I saw your press conference! Aikatsu! Boot Camp!

Kaede: You watched, too? Then wanna join us?

Yurika: That sounds great! It'll be even more exciting if Mikuru-san joins!

Mikuru: About that~! Why didn't you tell me earlier~!

Mizuki: Oh? So that means…

Mikuru: Yeah, I have work so I can't participate~…

Mizuki: I see. That's kinda unfortunate, huh?

Mikuru: Yeah, but you said before that it was really tough training, so I dunno if I feel like I wanna join or not...Mmmm~…But I guess I wanna try joining! Mizuki! Make sure to have it again at a time I can join!

Yurika: Again...Will there be a next time, Mizuki-san?

Mizuki: Well...I never thought about it. It's not like I thought that long about this one, either, so…

Kaede: Yeah, that's right, Mizuki! Why did you wanna have a boot camp all of the sudden?

Yurika: Oh...Is this the next step you were talking about during practice…?

Mizuki: Yes, that's right...You two looked so frustrated...And then I thought of a boot camp for busy idols.

Kaede: I see...Thank you, Mizuki! We can hit two birds with one stone by working out and increasing teamwork!

Yurika: Yes! I'll definitely finish it to the end!

Mikuru: But that's not the end of it, right!? At the end, Tristar's gonna…!

Mizuki: Yeah, it's not like we have a camp all the time. If we're doing this, wouldn't we want proof that we've grown?

Kaede: The last stage, huh!

Mizuki: ...Before that, I was thinking of preparing one more trial.

Yurika: A trial…?

Mizuki: Yes, that's right...I prepared cliff climbing as the last menu for the camp!

Mikuru: Cliff climbing…! And then a live right after that, huh...That seems like really hard Aikatsu!…

Mizuki: Yeah...But, that's exactly why…

Kaede: Very nice, Mizuki! I'm so excited now!

Yurika: Though it's not really enough for I, Yurika-sama.

Mizuki: Hehe...Let us, Tristar, show everyone the best live ever!

Yurika&Kaede: Yes!

Mikuru: ...Aww~ I wanna join, too~!

Episode 3

Student A: Hey, hey, what should we do!? Should we participate!?

Student B: I'm kinda scared, but...I wanna try…!

Student A: Yeah, let's do our best~!

Sumire: Heehee, looks like they're all going to participate in Kanzaki-senpai's boot camp. Oh yeah, you participated in Sgt. Pepper's boot camp before, right? What are you gonna do this time?

Akari: Ugh...The log, the log…

Sumire: Huh, log…?

Akari: I-It's nothing...They don't know how extreme it is, so...No...But it was because of that camp that I grew, so!

Sumire: Akari-chan? Are you okay?

Akari: ...Okay, I've decided, Sumire-chan! I'm gonna join, too!

Sumire: Heehee, I knew you would say that! I was thinking of joining, too! Let's do our best together, Akari-chan.

Akari: Yeah♪

[Scene Transition]

Nono: Look, look, Risappe! Here it is, the flyer for the boot camp!

Risa: Yeah! A boot camp held by that Mizuki Kanzaki…! There's not many chances to do Aikatsu! with our seniors...Nonocchi, I was thinking of joining the camp!

Nono: Sounds great! You admire Mizuki-san so much, right? Alright~! If Risappe's joining then I'm joining, too! Let's do our best to get even an inch closer to our seniors!

Risa: Nonocchi…Yeah! Let's do our best!

Nono: Yeah~♪

[Scene Transition]

Ran: Ummmm~…Ichigo and Aoi are joining in from Day 2, huh…Then I'll join on Day 1...Woah, Hikari!

Hikari: Oh, Ran. You're gonna join, too?

Ran: Yeah, long time no see. It sure is rare for you to join.

Hikari: Hard work is needed for me to stay the way that my fans wish for, you know? It's not like it's for a unit audition. Though I have work so I can only be in the first day.

Ran: I see...Ichigo and Aoi can only be in Day 2, too. I was just thinking Day 1 was lacking some competition for me.

Hikari: I see...Then looks like you'll be able to have a lot of fun, huh?

Ran: Yeah...You and me, both.

Ran&Hikari: Hehe…

[Live Simulation]

PowaPuri: PowaPowa Puririn, Powa-ri~ng up!

Otome: Yes, it's finally starting♪

Sakura: The Special Aikatsu! Boot Camp held by Tristar!

Shion: Starlight Academy, where it's hosted, is full of idols participating in the camp.

Sakura: Everyone has very determined expressions on their faces. We can really feel their passion.

Otome: Aw~ I wanted us to be in it, too~

Sakura: Yes, Otome-sama. We wanted to be in it, too, but…

Shion: We're here participating as emcees today!

Otome: Yes, I'm sad we can't participate, but I'm happy that I can be an emcee♪

Shion: Yeah! Plus, our selling point is our loose and relaxed atmosphere. I guess it's...A good thing that we're not in the camp and showing our not loose and relaxed selves on camera?

Otome: No, no♪ It's fine even if we were on camera. Because idols doing their best are so love you~♪

Sakura: Yes, that's right, Otome-sama!

Shion: I see...I guess that's true!

Sakura: And, let us finish our opening talk here...And have our hosts, Tristar, say a few words.

Yurika: Everyone! Are you ready!?

Participants: Yes!

Yurika: There's no doubt a tough training lies ahead of us...I recommend you to do your stretches properly! If you neglect it and get hurt, I'll suck your blood~!

Shion: Thank you! Then next is Kaede-chan, if you please!

Kaede: Okay~! Mizuki's always thinking of such fun things. This is a challenge from Mizuki to us. Guys! Let's breeze through this and surprise Mizuki!

Participants: Yeah~!

Sakura: Thank you very much. Then, lastly, Mizuki-san, if you please.

Mizuki: There are so many idols gathered here today...I'm very happy. I'll spare you the talk. It's enough if you can find and feel something from this camp. Alright, then...Everyone! Are you ready to shine!? Special Aikatsu! Boot Camp...Start!!

Episode 7

Seira: Yaa~!

Kii: Hyaa~!

Maria: Haah~!

[Scene Transition]

Seira: Okay! That went pretty well, I think!

Kii: I'm so surprised~! This has gotta be the result of special training, right!?

Maria: It's amazing the Sudden Death-style training has this much effect! I'm glad we worked so hard♪

Seira: Y-Yeah…

Kii: R-Right..?

Maria: What's wrong, you guys?

Seira: I do think it's good we did this, but…

Kii: [Sobbing] It was so tough~!

Seira: Yeah...I'm happy they all helped us out, but…

Maria: Oh, right. Seira you were attacked by Noelle-chan too, right?

Seira: Yeah...I can't help but let my guard down because she's my little sister…

Maria: Hehe, Noelle-chan was all, “Sis, prepare yourself~!” She was all fired up and attacked you so many times.

Seira: Yeah...Right…

Kii: It's with your little sister. Of course you would let your guard down sometimes!

Maria: Kii-chan's, well…

Seira: Brain Thunder, huh…

Kii: Yeah~! I'm totally useless without that~! It's so mean of them to attack me while I'm drinking it~!!

Seira: Th-there, there...They gave you some instead, right?

Kii: Yeah, but~ Ugh…

Maria: But because we overcame those walls...We managed to mature this much.

Seira: Yeah! I'm so glad we worked hard and trained!

Maria: I wonder if we can meet Sora's expectations now?

Seira: If we keep this up and work harder, then definitely!

Kii: Yeah...You're right! We gotta work hard for Sora-chan, too! Fi-fi-fight! Yeah~ yeah~ yeah♪

Seira&Maria: Yeah~!

Episode 8

Ran: Alright, break time's over! Let's start training again!

Seira&Friends: Yes, Chairman!

Seira: Yaa!

Kii: Haah!

Maria: Hyaa~!

[Scene Transition]

Sora: Wow~…

Ran: Huh, Sora?

Sora: Ah, Ran-chan. Is it okay if I take a peek at your training?

Ran: Of course. But are you sure you don't wanna talk to them?

Sora: Yeah, they look really focused and I would feel bad bothering them.

Ran: I feel like it would make them focus even more rather than bother them, though. They're all, “We're gonna show Sora the best acting ever!”

Sora: Ooh...Hehe, I'm excited for the real thing.

Ran: How are things going on your end? Getting progress?

Sora: Right...To tell you the truth, I'm kinda stuck. It's my first time producing the overall art direction for a stage play, so I can't help but think stuff like, “Is this really okay?” a lot…

Ran: I see...Stuff like that happens when it's your first time.

Sora: That's why I thought if I watched everyone train maybe I could find a clue or something? But, then...But now that I've seen this training…!

Ran: Did you find it?

Sora: Yep, no problem! I can't lose either, so.

Ran: Are you leaving already?

Sora: Yeah! I thought of a good idea. So I wanna start forming it as fast as possible.

Ran: Guess that's that, then. I kinda want you to watch more, but...Your Aikatsu! stage is in the back right now.

Sora: Yeah, like how everyone's is on stage. See you, them, Ran-chan. Don't tell them I came by.

Ran: Okay, got it. I'll do that. Okay...We gotta work hard to not lose even more…!

Episode 9

Student A: Hey, hey, did you get tickets to Shibuki-senpai's play!?

Student B: Duh! I went soo hard getting them~

Akari: Wow~ Everyone's so excited~ They just keep talking about Shibuki-senpai's play these days!

Sumire: Hehe♪ You too, Akari-chan.

Hinaki: Yeah, yeah! It's evident that you just can't wait, you know~?

Akari: I mean! It's a stage play led by that Shibuki-senpai, you know? And DreAca's Sora Kazesawa is producing the art! And on top of that, even Hoshimiya-senpai's in it! I can't not go see it!

Hinaki: Ahaha! I knew for Akari-chan that it was she just can't miss Hoshimiya-senpai.

Akari: Of course Hoshimiya-senpai is important, too, but the this play~...Oh! Right! Wanna watch a drama in our room right now?

Hinaki: Sure! Gonna review the story?

Sumire: Then maybe I'll prepare some tea and snacks.

Akari: Wow~♪ Thanks, Sumire-chan! Then let's go~!

[Scene Transition]

Johnny: Yeah! Shibuki's play is becoming a very hot topic, Academy Mother!

Naoto: Yes. It's all that everyone's talking about in my class, too. Seems like a lot of students are going to see it, too.

Orihime: Hehe...It's only natural. I mean, us Starlight Academy, the traditional school that has supported the Aikatsu World for decades...And Dream Academy, which has a completely different approach in raising idols and appeared like a new star...Shibuki and her friends are the top idols of these two schools who represent the Aikatsu World, aren't they? And it's a play with those idols being featured together. It's not possible for it to not get attention.

Johnny: Oh~ That's our Academy Mother.

Orihime: Did Headmistress Tiara say anything?

Naoto: Yes. She called me and was very happy. It was her dream to gather attention and excitement for Aikatsu!, so.

Johnny: But...The more hype it gets, the more society will expect…Now it's up to whether if Shibuki and her friends can live up to the expectations.

Orihime: Hehe...Isn't that the one thing that you don't need to worry about? Those kids will definitely be fine.

Naoto: That's true.

Episode 10

Seira: Fidget...Fidget...

Ichigo: Exciting...♪ Exciting...♪

Kii: Badump♪ Badump♪

Otome: I can't keep still~♪

Ran: Geez, calm down a little, guys.

Ichigo: But Ran! It's almost the real thing!

Seira: And Sora's costumes still aren't here yet!

Ran: Are you guys worried they won't arrive on time...Or something? Your grinning faces don't exactly express worry.

Kii: Ehehe...Well, it's Sora-chan we're talking about.

Aoi: Yeah, she'll definitely make it on time!

Otome: Sora-chan will be just fine!

Ran: I know. We're all thinking the same thing.

Maria: It is Sora we're talking about♪

Seira: Yeah, I'm sure she's almost…

[Fade out to Sora running down the hall]

Sora: Guys! Sorry for the wait!

Everyone: Sora!

Sora: I'll hand out everyone's costumes right now!

Everyone: Wow~!!

[Scene Transition]

Kii: These costumes are amazing!! That's our Sora-chan!!

Seira: I knew they were gonna be amazing, but...It's more than I thought!

Otome: It's so love you~ yep~♪

Aoi: Guuh~! Everyone in these costumes...Is way to special~!

Ran: Sora...You finished these perfectly, huh.

Sora: No, those costumes aren't finished yet.

Maria: What~!? But they're so beautiful.

Sora: Well, for these costumes...After everyone has worn them while standing on stage...Then they're finally finished for the first time.

Kii: I see…

Ichigo: You did make these for us to wear them…

Seira: So that's why they're not finished until we wear them…

Ran: Sora...We'll finish these costumes. We'll take them on stage...No, that's not right. We'll take you on stage!

Sora: Yeah! Take me with you. I'll be watching for sure.

Ran: Yeah! Alright, let's go, guys…!

Everyone: Yeah~!

Episode 11

Audience: Wow~♪♪♪

Seira: Phew~ It's over now…

Kii: It sure is~!

Otome: It was so fun~♪

Maria: Yeah, I'm so glad♪ That we got to stand with Sora on stage at the end, too.

Sora: Geez...I got so scared, you know?

Ran: We were actually talking about it before. To call you on stage for the curtain call.

Otome: Our surprise was a huge success~♪

Maria: I mean, you didn't come watch us train at all.

Sora: W-Well…

Ran: Ahaha, well, that's just how it is. Plus, we wanted to call you on stage, too. You were the pillar to our success, after all.

Sora: No...It's thanks to you guys. I only helped a bit from the outside.

Ran: Don't say from the outside. You're our friend.

Otome: Yes! You're our friend~!

Ichigo: Gosh~ That's our Chairman~

Aoi: Our reliable leader speaks such high words~

Ichigo: Yo, Chairman Ran~!

Ran: ……. You~! Ichigo, Aoi!

Ichigo&Aoi: Eeeek~♪

Ran: Whoa, there...I'm not letting you go today, got it?

Ichigo: Huh?

Aoi: U-Uhhh~...Ran-san?

Ran: Ichigo! Scene 15! You started moving too late!

Ichigo: Yes! I'm so sorry!

Ran: Aoi! Scene 38! Your acting for being attacked was lukewarm!

Aoi: Yes! I'm sorry!

Ran: There's more! Next…

Ichigo: W-Wait, Ran~!

Aoi: Please forgive us~!

Sora: ...Hehe♪ Looks like the swordswoman grew stronger since last time. I tried working hard, too, but...I wonder if the princess grew a bit stronger, too?

Kii: But of-of-of course~♪ Right, guys?

Seira: Yeah! Of course!

Maria: Yeah!

Episode 1

Ichigo: Excuse us~

[Sound of door shutting]

[Scene Transition]

Ichigo&Friends: ……

Ichigo: You did it, Ran!

Aoi: Aaah~! Even I, the idol professor, couldn't have predicted this!

Otome: Who would've thought it'd get a stage play!

Ran: Yeah...Wait, calm down, guys.

Ichigo: I can't calm down at a time like this~! The famous drama that features you, Moon Desert Rhapsody, is gonna be a stage play!

Aoi: This really is something special!

Otome: Yep♪

Ran: That's true. I was really surprised, too.

Aoi: Moon Desert Rhapsody is a drama based off of Arabian Nights…

Otome: It had so much impact with all the combat scenes~♪

Ran: Yeah, you guys all helped me out with training that time. I passed auditions thanks to you guys. I'm really grateful. Thanks, guys.

Aoi: What are you saying! It's all because you worked so hard! Right, Ichigo!?

Ichigo: Yeah, yeah! It was so cool how the results of your training showed in the drama!

Otome: Right! It was super exciting fun~♪

Aoi: Ran was the swordswoman and Sora-chan from DreAca was the princess! You both were perfect for the roles!

Ran: Yeah, I've always been strangely in sync with Sora.

Ichigo: Hehe, I kinda get it.

Aoi: Yeah, yeah, you two are great partners!

Otome: You two give off a vibe when you're together~♪

Ichigo: I know! Like, they're both so mature, right?

Ran: R-Really?

Ichigo: The princess is still gonna be Sora-chan for the stage play, right?

Otome: The headmistress said it hasn't been decided yet, huh…

Ichigo: Then let's go ask Sora-chan!

Aoi: Yeah! I'm sure DreAca's just hearing about this now, too!

Ran: True. Then, let's get going right away…

Episode 2

Seira&Friends: Whaaat~!!

Tiara: Are you guys surprised?

Seira: Yes…! But, why!? Headmistress Tiara…!

Kii: It's Moon Desert Rhapsody, the drama Sora-chan was in, but…!

Maria: But I can't believe Sora's not in it…!

Seira: The main character, the swordswoman, is still Ran Shibuki from Starlight, but for us to get offers for roles when Sora's not it in…

Tiara: I don't blame you. To tell you the truth about those offers…

Sora: I said I wanted you guys to be in it, and asked them.

Seira&Friends: Sora!

Kii: But for us to be in it when you aren't…

Seira: What's going on, Sora?

Sora: About that, well.

Maria: Is there...A reason you aren't gonna be in it?

Sora: Yeah. This time, I'm not gonna be an actress...I was thinking I wanted to support everyone behind the scenes this time.

Kii: So it's just that you're not gonna be acting…

Sora: Yeah, I'm gonna be in charge of costumes and the art direction.

Seira: So that's it~ I got so scared!

Sora: I did want to act, but...More than that, I want to create and express the world of that drama on stage. Also, I'm confident that even if it's a hard stage play with lots of combat scenes, you guys will make it to the end.

Seira: I see. So you decided to take on a new challenge!

Maria: If that's the case, then we can't lose, too...!

Seira: Yeah! It'll be the first time doing combat scenes for me, but…

Kii: We gotta take it up if it's Sora-chan who's asking us.

Maria: Yeah♪

Seira: So this means it's gonna be a stage play with all of Starlight this time, huh.

Kii: Then we should all get together for a strategy meeting!

[Notification sounds]

Sora: Oh, it's from Ran-chan.

Kii: Good timing♪ Then, let's get going right away…

Episode 3

Aoi: Collective meeting for the Desert Moon Stage play!

Kii: Is now starting~

Everyone: Yay~♪

Kii: Okay, then! Let's have the costumes and art direction producer Sora-chan go first!

Sora: Okay. Thanks for taking up this offer, guys. It's a stage play this time, not a drama, so I think it'll be really different...But I hope you guys will give me a hand to make this a good play.

Seira: Are dramas and plays really that different?

Ran: Yeah, since a play means acting live in front of an audience.

Aoi: There's no retakes, and no tricks with the camera.

Seira: I see. That's a pretty big difference…

Kii: Right, right? So plays require higher levels of skill from the actors.

Sora: And one more thing...We have to have combat scenes for this story. I want to make use of those hard combat scenes even in the play. So I'd like you guys to train all-out for them.

Maria: Combat scene training, huh. It seems tough, but I'm sure it'll be fine♪

Ichigo: Yeah! Let's all train together like we did for Ran!

Aoi: Looks like we have no choice.

Otome: No matter what, we should just challenge ourselves~!

Ichigo: Right♪

Sora: Thanks, guys!

Ran: Let's all make this stage a success!

Ichigo: Yep, yep! Then let's get started on training…

Sora: Before that, another thing. I want to decide on a leader this time.

Seira: Leader? Not you?

Sora: I don't think I can be with you guys much because of costumes and art this time, so...I think it's better to decide on a leader with one of the actors.

Aoi: That does sound better. Since it's a play this time, is it the chairman in this case?

Otome: Is chairman different from a leader?

Kii: For theatres and plays, the leader is called the chairman.

Ichigo: Ooh~! I didn't know that!

Sora: So about the chairman...Can I ask you, Ran-chan?

Kii: Yep, yep, there's no other option!

Maria: She's the lead actress for the drama, and has experience with combat scenes, so she's perfect!

Ran: Okay, got it. I'll be the chairman for the play this time. If we're gonna do this, we're gonna focus and go hard!

Everyone: Okay~!

Episode 4

Ran: Thanks for all your work, Sora.

Sora: Oh...You too, Ran-chan.

Ran: You're sure good at progressing meetings, huh?

Sora: Hehe, thanks. I thought about a lot of things for today, so. But there's still tons of things we have to discuss and decide.

Ran: Yeah, like the training schedule and place...There's mountains of things to decide. I'll help you as much as you want so don't work too hard by yourself, okay?

Sora: Hehe, yeah, thanks. I'll make to rely on you, okay?

Ran: ...I still think about drama even now. I worked hard and trained, and learned about combat scenes…

Sora: Yeah, I do too. You looked so cool when you were training. So that's how I got the image of a princess that isn't just always being protected, but who fights alongside the swordswoman, too.

Ran: I was so surprised when you came rushing in during the audition. But it was super fun. I didn't think I'd fight alongside the princess, so.

Sora: I thought that I could go anywhere with you by holding hands...So I really couldn't decide. That if I should be an actress or art producer. But, I wanted to make it the best play ever, so…

Ran: I see...So you decided.

Sora: I can't stand on the same stage as you, but I can fight alongside you.

Ran: Yeah...Then I'll make sure to make this the best play ever as an actress. So make sure to make the best costumes for us, Sora.

Sora: Yeah, of course…! We're fighting in different places, but our goals are the same.

Ran: Let's combine our strengths and make this the best play ever!

Sora: Yeah, let's do our best!

Episode 5

Ran: Okay! Let's get started on training for combat scenes right away!

Seira&Friends: Okay~!

Ran: That response was weak! Put more focus into it!

Seira&Friends: Yes! Chairman!

Ran: Good! Let's start from the basics...Aoi!

Aoi: Stage combat means swordplay and footwork acting. Like scenes with samurai sword fights in historical dramas.

Ran: Okay, let me show you an example first. Basics are like this...Come at me, Ichigo…!

Ichigo: Haaah~!

Ran: ...If she comes at you like this. Hup! ...Dodge it lightly like this. Haah! And slash quickly like this!

Ichigo: S-She got me~…….Got it, guys?

Seira: ...Ummm~?

Kii: Lightly? Quickly?

Maria: I don't think I get it…!

Ichigo: Ah, I knew it.

Ran: Alright, let me explain again. First of all, mastery of stage combat taught by the master himself! From 1 to 4!

[Scene Transition]

Seira: Okay! I'm starting to get the hang of it!

Kii: Whaat~, already? That's our Seira.

Aoi: Kii-chan's sense of rhythm isn't bad, though~

Seira: It has similar points to our usual Aikatsu! Like it being important to stretch, and doing it over and over until your body moves by itself…

Ran: Yeah, but for you, Seira, you're being too rhythmical. It's a sword fighting scene. Don't fall into the rhythm.

Seira: Ack…! Did my body just get into rhythm by itself!?

Ichigo: Hehe, Master said the same thing to Ran at first too, right?

[Scene Transition]

Maria: Otome-chan, here I go~

Otome: Okay~ Ready when you are~♪

Maria: Ya~♪

Otome: Too slow~♪

Ran: You two! You're lacking focus~!

Otome&Maria: Chairman! We're sorry~!

Ichigo: For these two...It doesn't look like sword fighting…

Aoi: U-Uhhhh~...I wonder how this is gonna turn out? Ahaha…

Episode 6

Aoi: Phew~ I didn't know what was gonna happen at first, but…

Ichigo: Everyone pulled through in the end, as always! They picked it up so fast~

Otome: It's thanks to Ran-tan's good teaching♪

Aoi: Yeah, as expected of master...No, no, as expected of the chairman…!

Ichigo: Honestly! Yo, Chairman Ran!

Ran: No, it's still not good enough!

Aoi: What!? Even if you compare them to you when you started training, I think they're doing pretty well…

Ran: Yeah, everyone's doing well now...If this were a drama, that is. But it's a play this time. And on top of that…

Ichigo: What, there's still something else?

Ran: Yeah. The number one problem here is that you're going up against other idols in combat scenes.

Aoi: I see...If you were against a pro, they can back you up even if you mess up, but…

Ran: Yeah, there's only us idols for this play. We have to act on the same levels as pros.

Otome: I-I see~…! This is tough~

Ran: Of course, there's a secret method to raise your skill. It's…

Ichigo: [Gulp]...It's…?

Shion: We were waiting for this.

Sakura: We were waiting for you.

Otome: Shion-tan!? Sakura-tan, too!? Whoa~ what's the matter~?

Sakura: We arrived called by Ran-sama.

Shion: She asked for help, saying you're gonna do special training so you needed helpers.

Aoi: Special training...Ran, what are you planning?

Ran: You guys helped me with it when I was learning stage combat too, right?

Aoi: Oh, wait…!

Ran: Yeah, Sudden Death-style special training!

Ichigo: Wow! So we're gonna do it this time, too!

Shion: I have confidence in my action scenes, so! I'll help out as much as I can.

Sakura: Ah! Stage combat is mastery of martial arts, and the traditional Japanese soul! I shall pour my whole soul into helping you~!

Ichigo: Thanks~! You guys!

Shion: I'll attack you no matter the time and place, so prepare yourselves!

Otome: I'll take you on~♪

Ran: Stage combat is all about guts! You can't let your guard down during this special training, so it's perfect for training your guts!

Aoi: That's true! You can't avoid mishaps on stage! This special training catches you off guard and makes you practice your improv skills, too!

Ran: Yeah, it's practice reading rhythm for both the defender, and the assailant as well! Alright! We're still in the middle of training! We gotta tell DreAca about this Sudden Death-style training, too!

Episode 4

[Door knocking]

Akari: Hi, come on in~!

Yuu: Good work, guys~!

Akari: Wow~, Yuu-chan!

Yuu: The event looks like a lot of work…! Are you guys doing alright?

Akari: Yeah! Thanks. We're somehow getting it to work.

Yuu: Ooh! That's good~! Actually, I brought snacks for you guys today.

Hinaki: Wow~, thanks!

Yuu: I can't be here on Valentine's, so.

Sumire: I see...That's too bad…

Yuu: Yeah, I have a recording for my travel show.

Juri: That's our travel idol…!

Yuu: I'm so glad to have work, though♪ So I wanted to give it to you guys while I can. Ta-dah~! Chocolate~! It's friend chocolate.

Akari: Friend chocolate…?

Yuu: Yeah, friend chocolate. For Valentine's, y'know!

Akari&Friends: …Aaaah~!!

Hinaki: I-I totally forgot~!

Juri: I totally forgot about getting chocolates to hand out even though it's a Valentine's event! Why?

Akari: There's no helping it…!

Sumire: Yeah, we had our hands full with preparation…

Akari: Wait, anyway…! Sorry, Yuu-chan! I couldn't prepare any chocolate…

Yuu: Ahaha♪ Don't worry about it! I knew you were busy preparing for the event. Okay then, I'll look forward to watching it on TV! Do your best, guys!

Akari&Friends: Yeah, thanks~!

Akari: ...Right, friend chocolates, huh~

Episode 5

Nina: 3! 2! 1! Bam~! “Thanks Valentine's Special☆Nagashi Chocolate”! Is starting! Y'all~!

Students: Yay~!!

Nina: Let's head to the main attraction right away! Start the nagashi chocolate~! Y'all! Let's get it goin'~!

Students: Eeek~♪♪

[Scene Transition]

Nono: Wow~!! Risappe! It's here, it's here!

Risa: H-Hold on! Calm down, Nonocchi!

Nono: How can you stay so calm when there's nagashi chocolate!? It's not soumen, but chocolate, y'know? It's unbelievable! It's so cool! This is Starlight Academy for you! I'm so glad I became an idol~!!

Risa: I-I get it already, so calm down a little~!

Nono: Whaat~? But you were so excited, too! All like, “Let's dip potatoes in the chocolate together~”…

Risa: Y-Yeah, but~…

Nono: Oh, here it is, Risappe! Fries and chips! Let's try dipping them in chocolate!

Risa: Wow~♪ Yeah, let's do it, let's do it! Wait…! Nonocchi~!

Madoka: Look, Rin!

Rin: Wow~! The chocolate's flowing towards us~!

Madoka: It's a river of chocolate!

Rin: It's so cool! This is the first time I've seen nagashi chocolate!

Madoka: It was my dream! To swim in a chocolate river!

Rin: D-Don't jump in, okay? Madoka…?

Madoka: I won't jump in, but...First of all, I got to...Conquer all these doughnuts and fruits here! Do it with me! Rin!

Rin: Whaat~!? Are you planning to eat every kind?

Madoka: Of course! Come on! Let's start with the fruit!

Rin: Not all of them, Madoka~!

[Live Simulation]

Nina: C'mon on now, the next event is~ This! Y'all~!

Students: Yayy~!!

Hinaki: Yep, yep. Looks like everyone's getting excited~♪

Juri: That's our Nina-chan! She's so good at hyping y'all up!

Hinaki: Ahaha! She passed on her verbal tic to you!

Akari: Hehe, so we should...Rest a bit while we can.

Hinaki: Indeed~ It gets busy even if we're not emceeing~

Juri: Being on the committee...It's harder than I thought…!

Sumire: Good job, guys. The tea will be ready soon.

Hinaki: Wow~, thanks, Sumire-chan~

Akari: Wait, Sumire-chan? Don't you wanna participate in the event?

Sumire: Don't worry, I'm making sure to have fun with it, too. But...I wanted to have tea with you guys, too.

Juri: Sumire-chan…! Gracias…!

Hinaki: In other words, thanks~!

Sumire: Hehe♪ Also, about the snacks to go with the tea…

Akari: When you're tired~ Sweets are the best! I have some.

Hinaki: Huh, you too? I do, too.

Sumire: Me, too, actually.

Juri: Me too, of course!

Akari: I bet those are…

Everyone: Chocolate! ...Right~♪

Akari: So everyone brought their friend chocolates!

Sumire: Yeah, it is Valentine's, after all.

Hinaki: I was conflicted since we're doing nagashi chocolate~

Juri: But you have to have chocolate, in the end!

Akari: Yeah, yeah! So let's relax with some tea and chocolate...And do our best for the event after~

Everyone: Yeah~!

Episode 6

Announcer: The hype just keeps going for Valentine's at Starlight Academy! “Thanks Valentine's Special☆Nagashi Chocolate”

Mizuki: Hehe♪ Looks like the excitement's still there this year.

Honoka: Yeah, it looks like an interesting event.

Mikuru: Yahoo~ Mizuki! Honokacchi!

Mizuki: Oh, Welcome, Mikuru.

Mikuru: Oh~, so you guys were watching, too? It looks so fun! That's Starlight Academy for you! Hey, hey, I bet they did events like this while you were still there, huh?

Mizuki: Well...There were a lot of fun events. Anyway, what are you doing here today, Mikuru? There's no practice today…

Mikuru: Geez~ Are you serious, Mizuki? They're doing it at Starlight, too.

Mizuki: …?

Mikuru: Today's Valentine's, right? So~...Here's some friend chocolate!

Mizuki: Oh…! Thanks, Mikuru...Sorry, though...I didn't prepare anything…

Mikuru: It's fiiiine~! I just wanted to give you some!

Mizuki: But that's…

Honoka: Then why don't you make her a drink today, Mizuki? Hot chocolate would be fitting, wouldn't it?

Mikuru: Sounds great! Nice idea, Honokacchi! I want Mizuki's hot chocolate♪

Mizuki: Honoka-san, Mikuru...Right, let's all have some.

Mikuru: Yay♪

Mizuki: I'll start preparing, then.

Mikuru: Hehe♪ Thanks as always, Honokacchi! Here! This is for you!

Honoka: Mikuru...Thank you.

Episode 7

Students: Wow~♪

Ran: Oh, so it started. This is amazing.

Kaede: Very exciting! Looks like everyone's having fun♪

Akari: Oh, Senpai! Thank you for your hard work!

Juri: Gracias for coming! In other words, thank you very much!

Aoi: Hehe♪ Of course I wouldn't let an event like this escape me! Nagashi chocolate...Now that's way too special~!

Ran: Calm down, Aoi.

Hinaki: Ahah! Thank you so much♪

Yurika: Looks like everyone is having quite the time. Not bad!

Kaede: It's such a nice idea, right!? A bunch of students are having fun at the same time!

Juri: Thank you very much. Please have fun yourselves!

Ran: Yeah, we will.

Hinaki: Then please enjoy the nagashi chocolate~♪

[Scene Transition]

Kaede: Hey, hey, Yurika! Let's look over there!

Yurika: Oh my, looks lively.

Kaede: Let's get some souvenirs and invite ourselves over to Mizuki's!

Yurika: ...Hehe, that sounds nice!

Kaede: Alright! Then let's go~♪

[Scene Transition]

Akari: ...Huh? Hoshimiya-senpai's not here…

Aoi: Oh~, Akari-chan, Ichigo's got her hands full with work and can't seem to come today.

Akari: I-I see...Ugh...Too bad…

Ran: C'mon, don't get so down, Ozora.

Aoi: ...Hey, Akari-chan, were you waiting on chocolates from Ichigo?

Akari: H-How did you…?

Aoi: I heard from her last year that you were suuuper happy when she gave chocolate to you.

Ran: Yeah, she said she was happy that you cried tears of joy.

Akari: Yes! I felt like I was ascending to heaven…!

Aoi: Hehe, then here's a report for Akari-chan! To tell you the truth...I got it from Ichigo! Chocolates for you.

Akari: …!!

Aoi: Ta-dah~! Here it is~! Here you go, Akari-chan!

Akari: Wow~! Thank you very much! I'll treasure it for the rest of my life~!

Ran: For the rest of your life...I think it's better if you eat it.

Aoi: Yeah, yeah! I think Ichigo would be happier too if you ate it.

Akari: Yes…! But…! It's such a waste to eat it~!

Aoi&Ran: Ahaha!

[Live Simulation]

Naoto: Looks like everyone's having fun with the event.

Johnny: Yes! It's a very nice event! Yeah!

Yotsuba: Seems like the chocolate's flowing without problem, too. Thank goodness…!

Naoto: So, should we join in, too?

Johnny: Oh, stop right there, Coolkawa Teacher, aaand, Four Leaves!

Yotsuba: What's wrong, Johnny-sensei?

Johnny: We always get chocolate from the school honeys on Valentine's, right?

Naoto: Umm~, Well...Yeah…

Yotsuba: Yes, it makes me very happy.

Johnny: So! Who can get the most chocolate this year! Let's have a race~!

Yotsuba: ...Huh!?

Naoto: Why go through all that trouble…?

Johnny: I won't let you guys have the Number One Teacher spot! Yeah!

Naoto: ...Guess there's no choice. He won't listen when he gets like this…

Yotsuba: Well, I'm always in Johnny-sensei's care.

Johnny: Bad, bad, baad! A race is a race! I have no intention of going easy on you guys!

[Scene Transition]

Yotsuba: Hmmm~, nobody's coming over.

Naoto: Seems like they're all too busy having fun with friends to care about us teachers.

Johnny: Oh my god~…

Naoto: Well, if no one gets any, then that's all good and peaceful too, right?

Rin: Oh! Madoka! Over here! They're here!

Madoka: Oh, there they are! Suzukawa-sensei~♪

Naoto: Amahane, Kurosawa, what's up?

Madoka: Here's some chocolate! Thank you for everything♪

Naoto: Oh, thanks.

Rin: Yotsuba-san! Thank you for all those good meals!

Yotsuba: Wow~, for me, too? I'm so happy. Thank you.

Madoka: We have some for Johnny-sensei too, of course♪

Rin: Thank you for all those dance lessons! Johnny-sensei!

Johnny: Ooh~! Thank you! Kurosawa Honey, Amahane Honey!

Yotsuba: Looks like we're tied, then.

Naoto: Yeah, then let's go to the nagashi chocolate now.

Johnny: So we're tied this year…

[Scene Transition]

Orihime: Oh, Bepp-sensei, so here you are.

Johnny: Academy Mother? Is something wrong?

Orihime: Hehe, I have something to give you…

Episode 1

Naoto: Look at all this...Seems like there's gonna be a huge amount this year, too.

Johnny: Gotta be thankful, yeah~!

Yotsuba: Ummm~...If it keeps on coming like this, there's gonna be a problem…

Naoto: Is something wrong?

Yotsuba: This a little too much chocolate, I think. Even If I make something by molding them together like last time, I don't think I can use it all up.

Johnny: Hmm! That is a problem…

Yotusba: Yes, I have to think of something else…

Akari: Huh? Over there's…

Juri: Our teachers, right?

Hinaki: They look concerned…Looks like they're kinda troubled by something?

Everyone: ……

Akari: Let's go and see.

Hinaki: Indeed~!

Akari: Sensei, what's wrong?

Juri: Is something the matter?

Johnny: Oh~ Akari Honeys!

Naoto: To tell you the truth…

Hinaki: I see~ So there's too much chocolate being delivered to Starlight Academy, and…

Juri: You can't think of a way to use it all up…

Akari: It is chocolate our fans went through the trouble of sending. I'd feel bad letting them go to waste.

Hinaki: I can't believe even Yotsuba-san's chocolate tower can't use it all up…

Yotsuba: Yeah. I was trying to think of another idea.

Juri: This is truly a positive kind of problem!

Hinaki: Another way to use all the chocolate, huh~…

Everyone: Hmmm~…

Juri: Oh, right!

Hinaki: Oh, Juri! Did you think of something?

Juri: Yeah! If it's too hard to mold it into a tower…! Then just melt it instead! In other words…! Let's do nagashi chocolate!

Hinaki: ...Huh?

Akari: Nagashi...Chocolate…?

[Live Simulation]

Naoto: Nagashi…

Yotsuba: Chocolate?

Akari: Ummm~, what exactly do you mean…?

Hinaki: Oh~, I get it! If we can't mold it into a chocolate tower, then melt it all instead! Melt it and then let it flow...Yeah! Like nagashi soumen...You mean make it into like chocolate fondue! Right♪

Juri: Yes! That's my Hinaki! That's what I wanted to say!

Hinaki: Yay~!

Akari: Wow~ That's Hinaki-chan for you!

Yotsuba: I see! A chocolate fondue like nagashi soumen, huh…!

Johnny: Amazing! And...Surprising!

Akari: Yeah, yeah! It sounds super fun!

Naoto: Plus, if we work out the route for the chocolate flow, plenty of students can have fun at the same time. It's crazy, but...A good idea.

Juri: Gracias! In other words...Thank you very much!

Hinaki: But...Isn't this kinda hard? To just let chocolate run…

Yotsuba: Hmmm, maybe…? Ummm~…

Juri&Hinaki: Thump thump...

Yotsuba: Yeah, it's fine! I think I can do something.

Juri: Really? Yay!

Yotsuba: Yeah…! This is really a good idea!

Naoto: Then, let's get down to work...We should discuss this with Headmistress Orihime.

[Scene Transition]

Johnny: And so, Academy Mother.

Naoto: How about it?

Orihime: Nagashi chocolate? Hehe, sounds fun. I'm amazed you thought of such a striking idea.

Naoto: Well, this was…

Yotsuba: It was Juri Kurebayashi's idea.

Orihime: I see, Kurebayashi's...Then…

Episode 2

Sumire: Ooh~ So that's what you were talking about with the teachers.

Madoka: Nagashi chocolate! That sounds so fun!

Rin: I bet this is gonna be this year's Valentine's event!

Madoka: I'm so excited~♪ I'm gonna eat lots~

Rin: D-Don't eat too much, Madoka…

Madoka: The chocolate tower was incredible, but I'm excited for this year, too♪

Sumire: Speaking of, if I remember correctly, the chocolate tower was when...Akari-chan got chocolate from Hoshimiya-senpai, right?

Akari: Yeah, that's right! I was so happy I cried without thinking.

Madoka: You were that happy!?

Akari: Yeah! I was all, “I'm so happy I'm alive…!”

Sumire: Hehe♪ She is the person you admire.

Akari: Yeah♪ I'd be thrilled if I could get one this year, too~…And I want her to accept my chocolate, too…

Hinaki: Memories of chocolate, huh~ Do you have any, Juri?

Juri: Hmmm~ We celebrate Spanish Valentine's, so.

Hinaki: Oh, right. Is Valentine's different overseas?

Juri: Yeah, it is. It's rare for women to gift men like Japan. In most countries, the men give women presents.

Rin: Oh~ I see.

Juri: Yeah, and the fact presents aren't chocolate is different, too.

Madoka: Huh, it's not!?

Juri: Bouquets are the most common.

Madoka: Hmmm~ Bouquets are nice, but it's sad you don't get to eat chocolate~

Sumire: Hehe♪ That's so Madoka-chan♪

Juri: Chocolate, huh~ If we say chocolate and us…

Hinaki: It's gotta be…

Juri&Hinaki: Chocolate-covered potato chips!

Hinaki: You can't have Passionate Jalapeno without that~

Akari: We can make it with the nagashi chocolate if we have chips!

Hinaki: Yeah♪ It'd be nice if they have some…

[Notification sounds]

Akari: Huh…? It's from Headmistress Orihime.

Episode 3

Juri: Come to the my office immediately, huh…

Hinaki: A call at this timing...I smell something fishy…

Akari: I wonder if it's about Valentine's?

Juri: I feel something hot going on…! C'mon…! Now! To the Headmistress's office…!

[Scene Transition]

Orihime: Thank you for coming, everyone.

Hinaki: Of course! We came as fast as possible because we were so curious!

Akari: Is this...About Valentine's, like we guessed!?

Johnny: Yes~! Exactly, Honeys!

Naoto: This year's Valentine's event...Its name is…

Johnny: “Thanks Valentine's Special☆Nagashi Chocolate”! Yeah!!

Juri&Akari&Hinaki: Wow~♪

Akari: So we really can do nagashi chocolate!

Naoto: Yeah. We just heard from Yotsuba that he can somehow make it possible.

Orihime: I'm looking forward to this new combination of Valentine's with “nagashi”, which makes you think of summer. There's no doubt it'll get attention.

Naoto: Yes. We'll have it broadcast on TV and plan to make it a bigger event than ever.

Hinaki: Guuh~ I'm so excited!

Orihime: So, for this event's committee...I'd like to ask Ozora, Shinjo, and Kurebayashi.

Juri: …! Us?

Orihime: Yes. I heard that this nagashi chocolate was your idea, Kurebayashi. If we were to have a committee, I don't think there's any other option. And I'd like to ask Ozora and Shinjo to support Kurebayashi. So how about it?

Hinaki: Of course! Right, Juri…!

Akari: Yes! Let's do our best! Juri-chan!

Juri: This is…! Caliente! In other words...Hot! Please let me fire it up! I'll be in your care! Hinaki! Akari-chan!

[Live Simulation]

Hinaki: “Thanks Valentine's Special☆Nagashi Chocolate”!

Juri: Committee! Let's start our project meeting!

Akari&Sumire: Yay~!

Akari: Thanks, Sumire-chan. For helping us even though you're so busy for work.

Sumire: Don't worry, I wanted to help you guys.

Hinaki: We're so grateful~! Then let's get started right away!

[Scene Transition]

Hinaki: What did Yotsuba-san say about the machine for nagashi chocolate?

Akari: Yeah, that he can do it somehow, but that he needs help after all.

Sumire: Then I'll help Yotsuba-san!

Akari: Thanks, Sumire-chan!

Hinaki: So, now we have to decide the stuff besides the nagashi chocolate.

Sumire: Stuff besides the nagashi chocolate?

Juri: Yeah, since the teachers said it's gonna be a bigger event than ever…

Akari: Since it's gonna be broadcast on TV, so we thought if we just have nagashi chocolate it won't be a very exciting event for people watching on TV.

Sumire: I see...To make it a fun event for people watching, too…

Hinaki: Yeah! So we gotta think about how to make it a fun event!

Akari: We need to have emcee to make it an event...In other words, having a host is important, too.

Sumire: For the chocolate tower, the hosts were Hoshimiya-senpai, Arisugawa-senpai, and Kitaoji-senpai.

Juri: What should we do this time? We could do it, but…

Hinaki: Hmmm~...It'll probably be hectic on the day of, huh.

Akari: Oh! Then why don't we ask Nina-chan?

Hinaki: Yeah, that's a great idea! If we can ask her to be host…

Juri: On the day! We can…! Move around and support the whole event!

Hinaki: I'm getting fired up~!

Akari: Hehe♪ Juri-chan and Hinaki-chan are all fired up.

Hinaki: Well...Y'know…?

Juri: Yes...Because this is…! Our event! At Starlight Academy! Since a long time!

Sumire: Oh yeah, you guys work outside of Starlight a lot, right?

Hinaki: Yeah, we got to Mexico a lot as Passionate Jalapeno for work, so.

Juri: I'm glad for all work, but…! Lastima…In other words.

Hinaki: In other words, it's sad not being able to attend events~…

Juri: So, that means! We're gonna go all out and do our best this time!

Episode 7

Juri: Okay, everyone! We're halfway through our training camp!

Hinaki: We've been progressing really well until now! Let's keep this up and do our best!

Everyone: Yeah~!

[Scene Transition]

Sumire: ……

Akari: Huh, Sumire-chan?

Sumire: A-Akari-chan...Good luck with practice today.

Akari: Thanks…! You have a shoot, right?

Sumire: ...Yeah. We're doing well somehow, too.

Akari: I see, that's my Sumire-chan.

Sumire: I'm making everyone adjust their schedules to for me, so I gotta at least work hard.

Akari: But...Don't push yourself, okay? You look tired lately, so…

Sumire: Yeah, thanks...But I'm fine! Okay, I should get going.

Akari: Okay, see you later…

[Scene Transition]

Sumire: Phew...Next is...Practice, I think. I gotta work even harder and harder to catch up to everyone…

[Scene Transition]

Akari: Welcome back, Sumire-chan!

Sumire: Huh…?

Juri: C'mon~ Sit, sit!

Sumire: G-Guys…? What's wrong…? And what's this...A tea party?

Hinaki: You've been working really hard, so…

Akari: So we've been thinking about what we could do for you. I heard from Hoshimiya-senpai that she had a lot of trouble double heading before. She said she had her friends' support that time.

Juri: Akari-chan told us about it.

Hinaki: So we wanted to help, too! Everyone else is worried too, you know?

Akari: We can't help you with your work, but...We thought we could help you relieve some stress.

Hinaki: Plus! You're always making tea for us. I'm always being saved by that tea, you know~?

Juri: Yes! Gracias, as always! In other words, thank you! So today, it's from us to you!

Akari: It's not as good as yours, but…

Sumire: …!

Akari: S-Sumire-chan?

Sumire: You guys...Thank you.

Episode 8

Sumire: …!

[Shutter noises]

Sumire: …!

[Shutter noises]

Maya: Hehe...I knew I made the right choice, Sumire.

Sumire: Maya-san? Is something the matter…?

Maya: I think that's my line. You were perfect even up until yesterday, but your performance yesterday is incomparable to today's.

Sumire: Is it...That different?

Maya: Yes, you can't fool a camera. Did something nice happen to you?

Sumire: Heehee, well...It has to be...Because of everyone supporting me, I think.

Maya: I see, so you've grown stronger again. Looks like I don't need to worry.

Sumire: Huh...Maya-san?

Maya: No, it's nothing. Alright, let's continue the photo shoot.

Sumire: Yes! Please take care of me!

[Shutter noises]

[Scene Transition]

Sumire: Ai, katsu! Ai, katsu!

Juri: Okay, stop! Let's take a break for now!

Sumire: Phew~…

Juri: Sumire-chan, you were amazing! Looks like you're in top shape, huh?

Sumire: Yeah! It feels like a weight's been lifted from my heart...And my body, too, I think.

Hinaki: Oh, my...I'm happy to hear that, but…

Akari: We can't lose, either!

Juri: Then should we go for another set?

Sumire: Yeah! I can keep going!

Hinaki: Yeah!

Akari: Okay, guys, then let's…

Everyone: Ai, Katsu~!

Episode 9

Kokone: Wow~, what snow...This is my first time seeing a blizzard~

Miyabi: It's getting close to the live, too...Kinda worries me…

Hinaki: Yeah...So, is there gonna be a problem, Akari-chan?

Akari: Ahem! What kind of sky is above us today~? It's time for Ozora Weather, business trip version! Currently, a blizzard is happening due to the rise of low pressure near the mountainous region. Current status shows that the blizzard will continue throughout the whole day, but the weather will recover by tomorrow. Please refrain as much as you can from going out today! And that ends Ozora Weather for today.

Kokone: Wow~! That's our Akari-chan!

Miyabi: So it'll stop tomorrow. That's good.

Hinaki: But you can't do your photo shoot with this weather, can you?

Sumire: Yeah, it's called off today.

Juri: Then let's put that towards our lessons for the live!

[Scene Transition]

Kokone: Ugh~...I can't focus with the windows rattling and making so much noise...Gosh~! Blizzards in a mountain should only be scenes of crime!

Miyabi: What do you mean by crime...What are you saying so suddenly, Kokone.

Juri: Mountains! Blizzards! You gotta have those for suspense! A bizarre incident in an inn closed off by a blizzard! One bye one, her friends start to disappear…

Hinaki: Wh- Hold on~ Juri! We don't need that now! A-Alright! Practice! Let's get back to practice!

Juri: What's wrong~ Hinaki? Were you actually scared?

Hinaki: N-No, no! Not at all!

Akari: Hehe, but we really should get back to practice. Looks like the blizzard's getting weaker, too…

Hinaki: Right! Right? Sumire-chan, you think so too...Wait…

Kokone: H-Huh? Where's Sumire-chan…?

Miyabi: Looks like she disappeared without us knowing…

Kokone: C-Could it be that she's the first one…

Hinaki: No way~!? This isn't funny. Hey! Sumire-chaan!?

???: [Rattling]

Hinaki: Woahh! What was that noise? H-Hey, Juri!

Juri: D-Don't ask me…

???: [Loud door opening noise]

Hinaki: EEEEK~!

[Fade out]

Sumire: Huh? What's up, guys?

Akari: Wait, Sumire-chan? Where did you go?

Sumire: I went to call Maya-san since the blizzard got weaker, and we have plans for tomorrow, too.

Hinaki: O-Oooh~ Geez~ We all got surprised by Sumire-chan again.

Sumire: ?

Akari: A-Ahahahaha…

Episode 10

Hinaki: Ugh~...It's so cold~…

Juri: Even if it's freezing cold...I-If I fire up my heart…

Nono: This prickling feeling! Reminds you of Hokkaido, huh, Risappe!

Risa: Yeah! Seems like it's a bit tough for these guys, though…

Madoka: Or rather, why are you two fine!?

Rin: Guess it's normal for Hokkaido…

Sumire: …

Akari: What's up, Sumire-chan?

Sumire: The staff is setting up even for us even though it's so cold…

Akari: Yeah...They said they're late setting up because of the blizzard so they're doing their best.

Sumire: For our live...Hey, guys? There's something I need your help with…

Hinaki: Huh, what's up?

Sumire: Well…

[Scene Transition]

Akari: They were sooo happy!

Madoka: That was such a good idea, Sumire-senpai!

Rin: Roasted apples and tea! It really warms you up!

Nono: Warm food is the best when it's cold! Right!

Risa: It warms you up from the inside.

Hinaki: Though, roasted apples...Kinda brings back memories, huh.

Juri: Huh, really?

Akari: We delivered them before, too, huh.

Sumire: Yeah...When we went to Maya-san to ask for my first premium dress…It was all I could do to get a premium dress that time. But now, I get work from Maya-san...I get to work with him.

Akari: It's a lot of progress when you think about it that way.

Sumire: Heehee, yeah. But that's all because...Of you guys, in the end. Not just my friends I do Aikatsu! with, but...Of all my fans and the staff who support my Aikatsu!

Hinaki: Yeah...You're right.

Sumire: I want to tell my fans that by having a good live. So I wanted to express it to the staff properly, too. My gratitude.

Akari: Yeah...I'm your feelings reached them!

Madoka: Plus! It's how we feel, too!

Juri: I can feel the burning heat from Sumire-chan's heart!

Hinaki: Yeah! It's hot enough to burn away the cold here!

Rin: Let's share this heat to the fans tomorrow!

Sumire: Yeah! Let's all do our best!

Episode 11

Madoka: Starlight Academy sure is warm.

Rin: Uhhhh~ I don't think it's right to compare it to the snowy mountains…

Nono: Speaking of snowy mountains~ The live was a huge success, huh!

Risa: Yeah! I was unsure of just having the Middle School Department at a large-scale concert hall, but…

Juri: The audience was packed! And the crowd went wild!

Hinaki: Indeed~ Thank goodness♪

Akari: Sumire-chan's photo shoot ended just fine too, after that.

Rin: Speaking of, it sure is rare for Sumire-senpai to gather us all.

Madoka: Hmmm~ I wonder what's the matter? Sumire-senpai…

Akari: Hehe, it's Sumire-chan we're talking about, so I bet…

Hinaki: Yep! She's waiting for us, so let's hurry!

Sumire: Welcome! To my tea party. I wanted to thank you guys today.

Everyone: Wow~…!

Nono: Thank us...But we didn't do anything.

Risa: Y-Yeah...I'd get it if it was Akari-chan and them, but…

Madoka: And us, too…

Sumire: I heard from Hinaki-chan that you guys were worried.

Rin: T-That's true, but…

Akari: Hehe, you said you left it up to us.

Hinaki: Because she might be tired and too many people would be overwhelming.

Sumire: See? So let me thank everyone here.

Rin: ...Okay! Thank you very much!

[Scene Transition]

Hinaki: Mmm~! Sumire-chan's tea is the best, after all~

Sumire: Heehee, that's good to hear♪ I was reminded because of work. When I had overlapping jobs the other time before.

Akari: Oh...That was…

Sumire: Yeah, the audition for my CD debut and the shampoo model. I mulled over it, but chose the audition in the end. Because I couldn't have double headed that time. But now...I managed to model and perform. I think that's because of all your support...I only did my best until the very end because you guys were there.

Akari: Nah! It's because you got stronger.

Sumire: It's because I was with you guys that I got stronger. So...Thanks. And...Please take care of me from now on, too.

Akari: Yeah…! Me, too!

Hinaki: Of course! Let's keep doing our best at Aikatsu~!

Episode 1

Maya: Thank you for coming, Sumire.

Sumire: Oh, no...Thank you for inviting me, Maya-san. It feels like it has been awhile since I've met you in person.

Maya: Heh...You're right. You are an extremely popular idol, now. It can't be helped that we can't take our time and meet. Even though I say that, we do have opportunities to meet for work.

Sumire: It's all thanks to you and Loli Gothic's dresses that I can get so much work. I've been getting a lot of work after the Starlight Queen Cup.

Maya: The Queen of Thorns...The sight of you challenging against a difficult obstacle struck a chord with many people. Sumire, it was your strength and only yours. Hold your head high.

Sumire: Yes…! Thank you very much, Maya-san.

Maya: Alright...I'd love to chat some more, but...There's a reason I called you here today. Is it alright if I ask you of something?

Sumire: From you…? Yes, anything.

Maya: You see, Loli Gothic is going to release a photo book this winter.

Sumire: A photo book...You say?

Maya: Yes, and I was thinking of making “Snow” the theme.

Sumire: A snow-themed Loli Gothic…! I think it'll be a wonderful photo book!

Maya: Hehe, thank you. So that's where I'd like to ask you to be the model for this photo book, Sumire. I'd thought you'd be perfect as the “Ice Flower that Blooms on Stage”.

Sumire: Me as the photo book model…! I'm so happy! Please allow me to do it!

Maya: Thank you. So, about the schedule for the shoot…

Episode 2

Orihime: Thank you for coming, everyone.

Everyone: Yes!

Akari: So many people…!

Nono: Me, Risappe, Rin-chan, Madoka-chan…

Juri: Me, Hinaki, Akari-chan, and…

Hinaki: Sumire-chan couldn't make it because of work, so…

Madoka: Eight of us altogether…!

Orihime: Hehe...I'm offering you a job, as the headmistress.

Risa: A direct offer from the headmistress herself…! That means…!

Orihime: Yes, I'd like to ask you to do an event for the school. Everyone here including Hikami, who's not here at the moment.

Nono: Wow~! Amazing! What kind of event is it!?

Orhime: What I'd like to ask of you is...A large-scale solo live for Starlight Academy Middle School Department!

Madoka: Middle School Department...Solo?

Rin: A large-scale live...Do you mean a live at a large-scale concert hall?

Orihime: Yes, exactly. I want you to perform at a large-scale concert hall and make it a success without depending on the High School Department!

Nono: Just us…!

Risa: And, at a large-scale concert hall…

Hinaki: I guess success means filling up the hall with an audience, huh…

Akari: Yeah...And we gotta make sure they all have fun, too…

Everyone: …!

Orihime: Hehe...So, how about it?

Everyone: Please let us do it!

Juri: The concert hall…! Will be! On fire…!

Madoka: It's our chance to show off the Middle School Department's skills!

Rin: Yeah! My heart's starting to resonate!

Orihime: I'm also planning on inviting Fujiwara-san and Kurisu-san, the exchange students who came to our middle school...The two from Sweet & Soft☆Nadeshiko.

Akari: Miyabi-chan and Kokone-chan, too!?

Hinaki: It'll be reassuring if they're the guests~!

Juri: ¡Caliente! In other words, I'm getting more and more fired up!

Akari: Yeah! Let's all work hard together and make this a success!

Everyone: Yeah~!

Akari: I gotta tell Sumire-chan right away! I wonder if she can answer her phone right now.

[Call sounds]

Episode 3

[Call sounds]

Sumire: Oh…! E-Excuse me…! It's from Akari-chan…?

Maya: Hehe, I don't mind. It might be important, so you should pick up.

Sumire: Thank you so much. Pardon me…Yes, hello, Akari-chan? Yeah...A large-scale live with just the Middle School Department…! I'm so excited! Oh...Hey, Akari-chan, do you know when the live is? Yeah…! ...Oh! That day's...Sorry, I don't think I can join if it's that day...I just got a wonderful modeling job from Maya-san. And it conflicts with the day of the live…

Maya: …Sumire, may I borrow your phone?

Sumire: Huh…? Maya-san? Y-Yes…

Maya: Hello, this is Maya Yumenokoji. Is Headmistress Orihime available?

[Scene Transition]

Akari: M-Maya-san!? Y-Yes! Please wait a moment! Headmistress! Maya Yumenokoji-san would like to speak with you…!

Orihime: ...Maya-san does? Yes, this is Orihime.

[Scene Transition]

Maya: Hello, Headmistress Orihime. Looks like you're have an interesting event going on there. So, I have something to discuss with you…

[Scene Transition]

Maya: Yeah...Then let's leave it at that…

Sumire: Maya-san? What did you…

Maya: Well...As long as you're up to it, it might be possible. Being both my model and in the live.

Sumire: …! R-Really!?

Maya: Seems like the location I planned for the photo shoot and the large-scale concert hall are very close to each other. It's common that large-scale concert halls are distanced away from cities, so...You were lucky. Also, it looks like they plan on borrowing the training camp in the concert hall for practice and are going to be staying there. I made sure to plan the schedule with lots of space to move around, as well…

Sumire: As long as I work hard...I can be in both…!

Maya: Doing two job offers at once...In other words, a double header. However, double headers are a lot of work. After all, you are doing two jobs simultaneously when one is even a lot of work. It's a lot of physical stress, of course, but also a lot of mental stress, as well...It truly is a path of thorns. Do you still have the resolve to make it to the end?

Sumire: ...I do think it's a lot of work. But…! I'll make sure to stick through to the end! No matter what!

Maya: Heh...That's my Queen of Thorns.

Episode 4

Akari: It's been decided we'll be holding a solo live of just the Middle School Department of Starlight Academy!

Juri: Aand!

Hinaki: That Sumire-chan will be the model of Loli Gothic's photo book!

Juri: ¡Felicitaciones! In other words, congratulations~!

Everyone: Yay~!

Nono: A large-scale live with just us, huh~ I'm so excited!

Risa: Yeah! But I'm so nervous about doing it right.

Madoka: Yeah~ But I'm sure it'll be fine!

Rin: Yeah, yeah! I mean, we're all in on this together!

Hinaki: Yep~ I'm so glad Sumire-chan can join, too.

Akari: But...Sumire-chan, are okay with doing both?

Juri: That's true. Double heading seems like a lot of work.

Sumire: Yeah, I think I have to work really, really hard. But I really wanted to no matter what. Maya-san picked me as the model and I want to live up to his expectations...And just as much, I want to stand on the same stage as you guys, so…!

Akari: Sumire-chan…!

Hinaki: Yeah, yeah! Let's combine our strengths and make this a success!

Nono: We'll help with anything we can!

Risa: Yeah! Feel free to ask anything! Sumire-chan!

Sumire: Hehe, thank you, Nono-chan, Risa-chan.

Juri: And! This time, it's a training camp with all of us!

Madoka: There's a space for training camp at the concert hall, right?

Rin: This is the first event of its kind, so she borrowed it so we can prepare as much as we can!

Hinaki: That's our Headmistress Orihime~!

Akari: Sumire-chan, you're gonna do both the photo shoot and train at the camp, right?

Sumire: Yeah. Apparently you can get to the photo shoot location in an instant from a lift at the concert hall.

Madoka: Oh, yeah...The concert hall is at the foot of a snow mountain, right?

Rin: Hmmm~, seems cold...Sumire-senpai, please be careful to not catch a cold!

Sumire: Yeah, thanks, Rin-chan. I'll make sure to dress warmly.

Nono: A snowy mountain, huh~ Reminds you of Hokkaido, right, Risappe!

Risa: Yeah! It doesn't snow much here, after all.

Nono: Yeah~ I know~! It's not that cold even though it's winter!

Akari: So that's how it is for those two from Hokkaido…

Hinaki: T-Terrifying~ Hokkaido winters…

Episode 5

Akari: We're here!

Sumire: The Middle School Department's solo live! ...'s concert hall.

Hinaki: ...The training camp inside of it, anyway~

Juri: I guess we can't use the concert hall, huh. I wonder if we can look around, though.

[Scene Transition]

Nono: Wow~! Did you guys see? This place is huge!

Risa: To think we're gonna have a live in such a big place…

Madoka: The size of it...It's like the Big Starmiya Ichigo Festival~

Rin: Yeah! Mmm! I'm getting even more fired up!

Akari: Ahaha...Looking around was surprisingly effective.

Hinaki: But I get it, I think! Your heart starts to beat faster when you think, “Oh, so this is where I'm gonna be performing~”.

Juri: Having the image in your mind is important for both performing and dramas!

Sumire: Yeah, that's right. Should we look around later, too?

Akari: Yeah! It's just us from the Middle School Department this time, too!

Hinaki: Our seniors aren't here…

Juri: Yes! So that means we have the seniority here!

Akari: Ugh...Now I'm starting to get nervous.

Hinaki: What nonsense are you spouting, your majesty! Starlight Queen Akari-chan!

Nono: Yeah! It's reassuring to have you around~!

Akari: Hehe, thanks. But this is the Middle School Department live, so everyone's the star! Let's all combine our strengths and work hard!

Juri: Yep, yep♪ That's our Akari-chan. Well said!

Hinaki: We all have our own songs and units. There's a lot of variety.

Nono: Yeah! We're the NoRi NoRi Sisters, and…

Madoka: Skips and Dancing Diva!

Rin: And Vanilla Chili Pepper, too!

Juri: Passionate★Jalapeno with me and Hinaki, and…

Hinaki: Luminas with Akari-chan, Sumire-chan, and me!

Akari: There's this many units with just us.

Hinaki: I bet it's a lot of work just having practice for it all~

Juri: There's also our solo songs and numbers where we're all singing.

Nono: Guh~...I wonder if we have enough time for practice~

Risa: That's why we're having a training camp, so we gotta work hard!

Sumire: …...Yeah!

Hinaki: Okay! Then shall we get started!? We all came here together, anyway!

Akari: Then let's get this training camp for the live started!

Everyone: Yeah~!!

Episode 6

Maya: So, are you ready, Sumire?

Sumire: Yes, Maya-san!

Maya: We're going to create a photo book with “snow” as the theme so, Sumire...You're called the “Ice Flower that Blooms on Stage”.

Sumire: Yes...My fans gave me that name.

Maya: I'm sure they call you that because of your appearance...It's a wonderful phrase. It suits my Loli Gothic very well, too.

Sumire: But, Sumire. The theme this time is “snow”. “Snow” and “ice” are similar, but different...You understand that, right?

Sumire: Yes… “Snow” is “crystallized ice”, right?

Maya: Exactly...So you, as the model...Are to show me the “Ice Flower's crystallization”.

Sumire: “Ice Flower's crystallization”…

Maya: Sumire...What is a performance to you?

Sumire: A performance...To me, it's...Where I give it all I've got at Aikatsu!

Maya: I see...The dresses I make are for performances, as well. But, there is no stage for you to perform here. Because from now, you're a model. However...The feelings you have for performing are still here, correct?

Sumire: …! That means...I should express those feelings for performing in my photos as a model…!

Maya: Yes...That's the “Ice Flower's crystallization”. I'll make the “snow” the stage and show you “Loli Gothic's crystallization”. I'd like to make a Loli Gothic photo book with “snow” as the theme...By combining both of those crystals.

Sumire: …! If we manage to take the photos exactly as you imagined them...I'm sure it'll turn out to be a wonderful photo book…!

Maya: Sumire...I need your strength for that.

Sumire: Yes…! I'll make sure to live up to your expectations!

Maya: Heh...I'm the one who suggested double heading, but...I have no intention of going easy on you, alright?

Sumire: Yes…! Of course! I'll do takes again and again until we get the exact photos you want!

Episode 4

Ichigo: Oh, hey, Aoi! Look, look!

Aoi: What's up? ...Wait, that's…Mizuki-san! I-I can't believe we get to see her here!

Ichigo: Mizuki-san~!

Aoi: W-Wait, Ichigo~!

Mizuki: Oh, Ichigo! Happy New Year.

Ichigo: Happy New Year, Mizuki-san!

Aoi: Mizuki-san, Happy New Year. I can't believe we got to meet you here! Our New Year is already super lucky.

Mizuki: I'm so surprised, too! I didn't think I'd get to see you and Ichigo here.

Ichigo: Oh, right, Mizuki-san…

Aoi: You seemed busy last year too, but are you off this time?

Mizuki: Just today for the New Year. I have my New Year's live waiting for me starting tomorrow.

Ichigo: New Year's live!

Mizuki: So I thought I'd at least visit the shrine today. I come every year and I wished that I can stay healthy this year again, too.

Ichigo: Huh, is that all you wished for?

Mizuki: Yes. I'll make sure to work hard and make the others come true, so.

Aoi: That's Mizuki-san for you!

Ichigo: Aoi! We can't lose to her!

Aoi: We gotta work hard, too!

Mizuki: ...Hehe.

Episode 5

Mizuki: What are you two gonna do now?

Aoi: Ummm~ We haven't thought about that yet. What should we do, Ichigo?

Ichigo: Oh, I wanna get my fortune told!

Aoi: Sounds good! We gotta get that done if we're at the shrine!

Ichigo: Would you like to come with us, Mizuki-san?

Aoi: It's a rare opportunity, so please, by all means!

Mizuki: Well~ Okay, please let me join you.

Ichigo: Yay~!

Aoi: This is great, Ichigo!

Ichigo: Yeah! Then let's go get our fortunes told~!

[Scene Transition]

Ichigo: Hey, hey, Aoi! How's yours?

Aoi: Ummm~...Oh, this is rare! It says great blessing.

Ichigo: Wow, Aoi! Let's see…

Aoi: It says I'll be blessed with an important opportunity this year!

Ichigo: Wow~ it really is a great blessing. It's full of lucky stuff! Mizuki-san got…

Mizuki: I got middle blessing. Um, it says...“This year's luck all depends on whether if you can believe in your own path or not. If you believe in yourself and move forward, a good future will definitely await you.”

Ichigo: Even the fortune is really Mizuki-san-like!

Mizuki: Hehe, really? But I couldn't ask for a better fortune.

Aoi: So, what about you, Ichigo?

Ichigo: I'm~...What~!! A curse…

Aoi: Ichigo-san...Oh dear…

Ichigo: Awww~, Aoi~ There's a bunch of bad stuff written all over it~

Aoi: That's not it, Ichigo!

Ichigo: Huh?

Aoi: The original meaning for curse in fortune telling is a message from the gods telling you to focus mentally.

Ichigo: Ooh! That's my Aoi!

Aoi: So as long as you spend your days wisely, your luck from now will just keep increasing♪

Ichigo: You're right. Thanks, Aoi♪

Mizuki: ...Hehe.

Ichigo: ? Mizuki-san, what's the matter?

Mizuki: Just thought that you guys are as close as ever. Hehe♪

Ichigo: Wow~, Mizuki-san's smiling...I can't believe we get to see Mizuki-san's smile. I guess this year really is gonna be lucky!

Aoi: Yep yep, how you're always so optimistic like that is one of your good points.

[Live Simulation]

Aoi: Okay! Then shall we go look around now?

Ichigo&Mizuki: Yeah!

[Scene Transition]

Mizuki: At any rate, there sure is a lot of people…

Ichigo: It's like an idol's concert hall!

Aoi: Hehe, you can say that again♪

Ichigo: Oh right, Mizuki-san, you said you have a New Year's live...Wait...Huh?

Aoi: What's wrong? Mizuki-san's right…

Ichigo&Aoi: …...She's not here!

Ichigo: D-Did we lose her!?

Aoi: We gotta find her!

[Scene Transition]

Mizuki: Huh? Where are those two…? Did I get lost? Oh, well. Then, ummm…? ...What should I do?

Ichigo&Aoi: Mizuki-san~!

Mizuki: Oh, you guys…

Ichigo: S-Sorry, Mizuki-san!

Aoi: We lost you…

Mizuki: No, I should be the one saying that...Hehe, that was kinda fun.

Ichigo: F-Fun…?

Mizuki: Yeah. You know, maybe I...I think that was the first time I got lost.

Ichigo&Aoi: Huh!?

Mizuki: Though I don't know about when I was little, of course. I was thinking that I needed to look for you guys, but I didn't know what to do. I couldn't move and just blanked out.

Ichigo: Blanked out…

Aoi: Th-that's so cute...This kinda Mizuki-san…! Is the rarest of the rarest of the rares…!!

[Shutter noises]

Ichigo: I-It's okay, Mizuki-san! I'll always find you no matter what!

Mizuki: Hehe, thanks, Ichigo.

Aoi: Alright~! Then let's start over! And begin our shrine visit again!

[Scene Transition]

Mizuki: Thanks for today, guys…

Ichigo: That's our line, Mizuki-san!

Mizuki: Let's continue aiming for the top of Aikatsu! again this year!

Ichigo&Aoi: Yes! Thank you for today!

Episode 6

Ichigo: Oh, Ran! Happy New Year!

Aoi: Happy New Year, Ran.

Ran: Right. Happy New Year.  Oh, Ichigo…

Ichigo: Huh, what's up?

Ran: Looks like you didn't overeat this year.

Ichigo: Geez~! Not you, too! Even Raichi and Aoi said the same thing, you know!?

Aoi: But you did eat a little too much at the food stands, you know?

Ichigo: Eugh…

Aoi: I warned you.

Ran: Well, it's no wonder everyone worries about you, then.

Ichigo: I-If you put it that way...Oh, right, right! How was your New Year's, Ran?

Ran: She forced a topic change…

Ichigo: I invited you over, too, but you said you already had plans. What did you do?

Ran: Uh...Th-that's…

Aoi: Oh my? Ran-san's getting all embarrassed…

Ichigo: My, oh my...This smells of an incident of some kind, Aoi-san.

Ran: Wh-! What's up with those looks of yours!? I-It was nothing!

Ichigo: Then what were you up to?

Aoi: If it's nothing, you can say it, right?

Ran: Eugh~...I-I get it...E-Ebipon…

Ichigo: ...Huh?

Ran: Okay! I wanted Ebipon's mystery bag! It's limited to only New Year's day, and it didn't seem like I could get it unless I lined up from early in the morning!

Ichigo: ...Hehe!

Aoi: I knew it! It's just as we thought, Ichigo!

Ichigo: Yep! Just as you deduced!

Ran: Wh-what! You guys knew!?

Ichigo: Well, we were curious about your plans, so we did a bit of research.

Aoi: And then we found out about Ebipon's mystery bag, so we made a guess~…

Ran: So you guys knew and were just making fun of me?

Aoi: Well...Yeah?

Ichigo: You're just so cute when you're embarrassed♪

Ran: Y...You guys…! Hey~!

Ichigo: Eeeek~♪♪

Episode 7

Ichigo: Oh! Happy New Year, Kaede-chan, Yurika-chan.

Kaede: Happy New Year! Ichigo! Aoi!

Yurika: Not like I wouldn't not say to not have a Happy New Year.

Aoi: Happy New Year!

Kaede: You two went home for the New Year, right?

Ichigo: Yep! You guys didn't go home?

Kaede: I had something I wanted to do here, so.

Aoi: Yurika-chan, too?

Yurika: Yes. Vampires have various businesses to attend to.

Ichigo: Wow~! What were you up to? I wanna know!

Kaede: I…

[Sound of magic tricks]

Ichigo: Wow! A flower came out of nowhere!

Kaede: I haven't learned any new magic tricks lately, so I was training during New Year's.

Ichigo: Wow~! That's great~!

Kaede: I learned a lot, so I'll show you sometime!

Aoi: Kaede-chan's new magic tricks...Now that's something special!

Ichigo: Yep, yep! I'm looking forward to it! What about you, Yurika-chan? What were you doing?

Yurika: You're a hundred years early to ask about Yurika-sama's secrets! Is what I would like to say, but...It's not like I don't not mind not telling you…?

Kaede: Yurika was invited to Maya-san's New Year's party at his house.

Yurika: Ack! Kaede! How dare you just tell them!

Aoi: You mean Loli Gothic's top designer, Maya Yumenokoji?

Yurika: Y-Yes, that's right. A gathering of only those that love Loli Gothic, wearing Loli Gothic outfits, celebrating the New Year with austerity. It was a really wonderful banquet…

Ichigo: Wow~, sounds fun!

Aoi: I'd like to see that as the Idol Professor!

Kaede: But Yurika, so even vampires celebrate the New Year, huh!

Ichigo: Oh, yeah, you can't miss out on the first break of dawn on New Year's…

Aoi: Seems like a pretty severe event for Vampires, who are bad with sunlight…

Yurika: I-It's fine, okay? H-Hmph! You have to treasure these turning points in your lifetime when you're a vampire who has lived for so long!

Kaede: Haha, sorry, sorry.

Aoi: If Yurika-sama says so.

Ichigo: Then that's that, right♪

[Live Simulation]

Otome: Ichigo-tan, Aoi-tan~! Happy New Year, yep~♪

Ichigo: Happy New Year, Otome-chan, Sakura-chan.

Aoi: Happy New Year to you both!

Sakur: Happy New Year, Ichigo-sama, Aoi-sama.

Ichigo: So, so! What did you two do for New Year's?

Otome: I went to Sakura-tan's house~♪

Sakura: Yes, I invited Otome-sama over to the Kitaoji House.

Otome: New Year's at Sakura-tan's house was so amazing! I was so surprised~

Ichigo: That much~? I wanna go sometime, too.

Otome: I spent a veeeery fun New Year's with Sakura-tan's family! Everyone was wearing beautiful kimonos and were so love you~♪ And, and, we did the Hyakunin Isshu!

Ichigo: That's where you grab the second verse of the poem when the first verse is read with cards, right?

Sakura: Yes. It's a tradition for the Kitaoji family during the New Year.

Ichigo: Wow~ it's really hard though, isn't it? Did you get any, Otome-chan?

Otome: I didn't know what I was doing at all~ But my partner Sakura-tan got a lot for me~♪ Can you believe she got all the cards and won~!?

Ichigo: Wow~! Sakura-chan, you're so amazing~!

Sakura: Ah! I shalt not cast shame unto my dear guest. Even if it means faring against mine family, ah! I shalt turn into a demon for victory!

Aoi: There it is, the Kitaoji Theatre!

Ichigo: That's true. If it's this Sakura-chan…

Otome: Yes! She swiped the cards just like this, and was so cool~

Sakura: Thank you very much, Otome-sama.

[Scene Transition]

Aoi: Hehe, seems like everyone got to have a lot of fun for New Year's.

Ichigo: Yeah! Everyone had big smiles on their faces! I had a lot of fun, too. I bet a lot of fun things are gonna happen this year, too!

Aoi: Yep, there's no doubt to that! Let's make sure we have a good year, Ichigo.

Episode 1

Ichigo: ~~~♪♪

[Scene Transition]

Ichigo: Okay, our major cleanup for dorm is done!

Aoi: Yeah, look at how clean it is now.

Ichigo: It's like brand new♪

Aoi: Though we're always careful to keep it clean.

Ichigo: We can't do this much when just cleaning normally.

Ran: Huh? Oh, you guys are done already?

Ichigo: Oh, Ran! Hehe, isn't it so clean?

Ran: Yeah, I could tell right away. I was gonna help since I use your room a lot, though.

Aoi: Thanks, but it's okay now! Ichigo was all fired up, anyway.

Ichigo: Because I do a lot of cleaning for our shop!

Ran: That makes sense.

Aoi: Are you done with cleaning your place, Ran?

Ran: Well, most of it. There's still plenty of time until the end of the year this time. I'll clean up little by little until New Year's Eve.

Ichigo: Right! We have work on New Year's Eve!

Aoi: That's why we gotta finish preparing for the New Year while we can.

Ran: New Year's preparation, huh...What do you still have to do?

Ichigo: Hmmm~...We’re done cleaning, and New Year's cards, too…

Aoi: And I'm done reminiscing every idol's history this year!

Ran: ...Is that really necessary?

Aoi: Of course! You can't not as the Idol Professor!

Ran: R-Really…

Ichigo: Hehe, Aoi's cleanup for her closet was a lot of work, right?

Aoi: Yeah, I can't help but flip through all those magazines that bring back memories…

Ichigo: And then you stop cleaning.

Ran: It's a miracle you managed to finish.

Aoi: Heheheh~♪ It was all due to Ichigo-san's efforts~

Ichigo: Aoi was cleaning at a crazy speed after doing the closet, too!

Ran: You guys are so...So, what is there left…?

Ichigo: Oh! End of the year greetings!

Aoi: Right. We gotta do that, too!

Ichigo: Then, let's get going! To where everyone is!

[Live Simulation]

Ichigo: Oh! Yurika-chan, Kaede-chan!

Aoi: Otome-chan and Sakura-chan, too!

Ran: Perfect timing.

Kaede: Oh, Strawberry and friends! What's up?

Yurika: You three are causing a ruckus.

Ichigo: We have something we need to say to you guys!

Sakura: To us?

Otome: What's the matter~?

Aoi: Ehehe♪ Well~…

Ichigo&Aoi: Thank you for all your support this year! Please take care of us next year, too!

Ran: That's it.

Sakura: Oh my, thank you for the formalities. Please take care of me next year, as well.

Kaede: Oh~! End of year greetings! You scared me!

Yurika: Isn't it a bit too early for this?

Ran: Well, maybe, but we won't have time on New Year's Eve, so…

Otome: That's right! There's not gonna be time to sit and chat! Then me, too...It's been a love you~ year thanks to everyone here! Take care of me next year, too♪

Yurika: W-Well...If you put it that way, then I wouldn't not say no to you not taking care of me next year, as well.

Kaede: Me too, of course! Aikatsu! with everyone is super fun, after all!

Ran: Yep.

Ichigo: Oh yeah, does everyone already have plans for New Year's?

Aoi: Ichigo and I are gonna go to a shrine together!

Otome: I'm spending it with Sakura-tan♪

Sakura: Yes, we're having Otome-sama over at the Kitaoji house♪

Yurika: I, Yurika-sama, have a ritual of utmost importance as the descendant of the vampires…

Kaede: I have something I wanna do! Though it doesn't have much to do with New Year's!

Yurika: Hey! Listen to what I have to say!

Ran: I...Uh...Have some stuff to take care of.

Otome: Some stuff?

Ran: O-Okay, guys! Let's all have a good New Year's.

Aoi: Yeah!

Ran: So...Have a happy New Year!

Everyone: Happy New Year~!

Episode 2

Aoi: Happy New Year.

Ichigo: Happy New Year, Aoi♪

Ringo: Welcome, Aoi-chan. Happy New Year.

Raichi: H-Happy New Year! Wow...Aoi-neesan in furisode…! M-May I take a photo!?

Aoi: Hehe, of course.

Raichi: Woowww~! Yay~! Aoi-neesan's furisode! I can't not put this on the front page of Aikatsu! News!

Aoi: Hehe, Raichi's the same as always. But I think I know how he feels.

Ichigo: Huh, why?

Aoi: Because…

[Shutter noises]

Aoi: Ichigo's furisode! This is so rare♪

Ichigo: Geez~ Oh, Aoi.  You guys do get along when it's about stuff like this.

Aoi: So, how have you been? Did you get to relax at home for New Year's?

Ichigo: Yup♪ Mom's osechi was so good. And the ozoni was the best! I ate so much!

Aoi: Good, good♪ I wanna try Anything Bento's osechi, too♪ Wait, Ichigo...If you eat that much, you'll…

Ichigo: Geez~ Raichi said that to me too, you know~

Aoi: Hehe, guess I worried for nothing. But that sure brings back memories. When you ate too much during New Year's and turned all chubby.

Ichigo: Sorry to make you worry that time~! Hehe.

Aoi: But unlike that time, you're a top idol now! If you turn chubby again, there's gonna be a scandal.

Ichigo: It's fine now!  I won't overeat! And I just need to exercise as much as I eat!

Aoi: Hehe, you're right. Okay, we should head out to the shrine soon.

Ichigo: Yeah! Alright, Mom, Raichi, I'm heading off~!

Episode 3

[Sound of bells]

[Scene Transition]

Aoi: We had to lineup for awhile, but now we're done our prayers!

Ichigo: Hey, Aoi! What did you wish for?

Aoi: Of course you would ask~ Well, what about you, Ichigo-san?

Ichigo: Well~ That I can eat lots of good food! And that I do lots of Aikatsu! with everyone!

Aoi: Hehe, that's so you.

Ichigo: And, and! That I can eat lots of seaweed bento! That we can do another national tour as Soleil! That I can work with everyone at Starlight! That I can stand on stage with Seira again. And, and…

Aoi: T-That's way too much...That's so you in a way, too...Plus they all overlap with the first two wishes you said.

Ichigo: Oh, oops~

Aoi: It's still way too much, though.

Ichigo: Is that bad?

Aoi: If you wish for that much, even the gods won't know what to do, you know.

Ichigo: Hmmm~...Then they won't grant my wishes?

Aoi: Uhhh~...Who knows?

Ichigo: Aoi~

Aoi: Hehe, I'm just kidding! Well, it's a lot, but they're not huge wishes or anything...I'm sure it'll be just fine♪

Ichigo: Okay, that's good~♪

[Live Simulation]

Ichigo: Hey, hey, Aoi! It's your turn to say what you wished for!

Aoi: Let's seeee~...Do you really want to know that bad?

Ichigo: Yeah! Of course! I'm so curious about what you wished for!

Aoi: Hehe, I see. Then~

Ichigo: Uh-huh!?

Aoi: Not telling~!

Ichigo: Whaaat~ Why~!?

Aoi: Haven't you heard, Ichigo? That if you tell someone what you wish for, it won't be granted. That's why my wish is a se-cret♪

Ichigo: Awww~! Eugh…

Aoi: Uh, are you really that shocked?

Ichigo: It's a shock I don't get to hear yours, but...Because I told you all the stuff I wished for, too~

Aoi: Oh~...Well, it's just that I'm superstitious, so you don't have to worry about it.

Ichigo: Really?

Aoi: Yeah! It's just all about how you think about it.

Ichigo: How I think about it?

Aoi: Yep, that's right! It's important to not just wish for things to happen, but to grant it yourself with your own actions.

Ichigo: Yeah, you're right!

Aoi: Plus, your wishes will definitely come true.

Ichigo: Huh, why?

Aoi: Your home is a bento shop, and at Starlight Academy there's Yotsuba-san. So you'll definitely get to eat lots of good food, and…

Ichigo: And…?

Aoi: And...I've been thinking that I wanna do more and more Aikatsu with you, too!

Ichigo: Aoi~♪