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’Dance’, ‘fashion’, ‘music’. When all three are brought together, they create ‘entertainment’. A certain legend has been passed down in the world of ‘prism shows’ since long ago…

‘Lovely’, ‘pop’, ‘feminine’, ‘ethnic’, ‘cool’, ‘sexy’. And, of course… ‘star’. The prism star who could bring together the power of these seven coords and collect the ‘rainbow charm’ would acquire the ‘rainbow wedding (dress)’.  Wearing this rainbow-coloured, shining coord of legend was the aspiration of every prism star. However, nobody had ever even seen this ‘rainbow charm’.

Everyone began to see the ‘rainbow wedding’ as nothing but a legend. However… they were wrong. The rainbow charm has always been waiting to be found by a star who can use the power of ‘My☆Deco’ to create their own original prism stones.

This is the story of a strange prism star with the power of the rainbow. You will be playing the leading role. Yes, the rainbow charm… It’s been waiting for you all along. Welcome to the world of prism shows!

(Meganee appears, you are in a real-life Prism Stone shop)

??? (Meganee): Ah, welcome! You can play Pretty Rhythm here! It’s a super fun game where you can collect shining stones! The controls are simple, so even beginners can enjoy themselves! So, do you want to try playing Pretty Rhythm?

Choice: Hm… Will I give it a go…?/Now’s not a great time…

??? (Meganee): Great! Put in a coin to start the game! I’m looking forward to a sparkly prism show! …Hm? Wait, you’re… Come with me for a sec!

(You both enter the arcade machine)

???(Meganee): Welcome to the world of prism shows ! 

Meganee: Sorry, sorry! I surprised you, didn’t I? My name is Akai Meganee. I help everyone with their coords right here in the world of prism shows. Feel free to call me Meganee! …More importantly, you’re making a ‘Why did you bring me here?’ kind of face, huh. The reason I’ve brought you into the world of the game is… 

??? (Penguin-sensei): Meganee-chan! You’ve found the new star!? 

Meganee: Ah! Penguin-sensei!

Penguin-sensei: So it’s this girl, huh? Hm… hmmm?

Meganee: Wait a minute, Penguin-sensei. You’re all up in her face…

Penguin-sensei: Perfect! This girl will do great! You have the aura of a destined star!

Meganee: Right? But, wait a second. There’s still a lot we don’t know about you. So, tell us about yourself!

(Character creation. I’ll refer to the player character as ‘Player’ from now on. Also, there’s no skintone options… Shit Sophia strikes again)

Meganee: I feel like I know you a lot better now. Nice to meet you, Player-chan!

Penguin-sensei: Good, now that that’s out of the way, we can get going! …Huh? Where are we going, you ask? The Prism Stone shop, of course!

(We are now inside the fictional Prism Stone from AD/DMF)

Meganee: You know, Player, there’s a reason why I chose you. It’s because your heart is shiny and pure… Having that pure heart should let you use the power of My☆Deco!

Penguin-sensei: Huh? Don’t tell me you don’t know what My☆Deco is? Well, it’s better to learn by doing! Let’s My☆Deco!

(My☆Deco tutorial)

Meganee: Wow, amazing! You deco-ed it wonderfully!

Penguin-sensei: You’re clearly nothing to sniff at if you can make such a pretty stone first try!

Meganee: Hm… With your skill, I’m sure you’ll be able to make the rainbow wedding!

Penguin-sensei: You’re right… To do that you’ll need this… The rainbow charm!

(A peacock-design charm floats down from the sky. Figuratively, I guess)

Meganee: The rainbow charm has lost its power… Player-chan! Please bring the power of the seven coords together! If you do that, you’ll be able to create the rainbow wedding coord! If you gather the power of all of the coords and get the rainbow wedding, you can make a lot of people’s hearts happy-lucky! So, will you collect power for the rainbow charm?

Choice: Understood!/Will I really be able to do all that, though?

Meganee: Thank you! I knew you’d say that! 

Penguin-sensei: Now that that’s sorted, you’ve got to train from here on out! Your goal is to become a sparkling prism star! In order to debut as a star, you’ll need to practise prism jumps!

Meganee: Player-chan, good luck! …You’ll definitely be able to help that girl…

–End of Opening– 

Prologue: A Strange Power

Meganee: Player-chan, your prism star activities are just beginning! …Hm? Who’s the girl I just mentioned? Well, if you continue doing prism shows, you’ll probably meet a strange girl who has a pure white heart, just like you. Although, she’s forgotten something very important, so we need you to use your power to help her remember. I’m sure you’ll be able to become close to her, and your sparkling heart will make everyone happy-lucky. Feel free to deco your pure heart in a way that suits you! You’ve already learned how to My☆Deco, so next you’ll be tackling prism shows! A prism show is where the strengths of dance, fashion and music come together. It’s very fun entertainment! 

Penguin-sensei: The most important part of a prism show is the prism jump. A prism jump is a jump of the soul!

Meganee: A prism star’s excited heartbeat becomes their prism jump. I wonder what kind of jump Player-chan’s heart will create?

Penguin-sensei: We’ll have to see then, won’t we? Let’s prism show! ……Wait, you… haven’t performed a prism jump before?

Choice: Of course I have!/No, I haven’t… 

Penguin-sensei: There’s no way you can debut then! Hurry up, I’ll give you a lesson! You’re lucky, you know? You get to experience a special lesson taught by me!

Meganee: No need to be so worried, you’ll definitely be fine.

Penguin-sensei: The excitement in your heart will become your jump… is what my friend Jun said once. Hm? You don’t know who that is? Well, whatever. It basically means that if you believe in your heart, you’ll be able to do an amazing prism jump!

Meganee: The Prism Future Arena’s pretty close, so why don’t we go there to practise?

Penguin-sensei: Prism jump lesson, start! 

(Obligatory prism show tutorial, followed by obligatory prism show)

Meganee: Woah, great prism show!

Penguin-sensei: You really do have something amazing… and that is… a star’s aura! You’re going to become a great prism star!

Meganee: A prism star, huh… Wait, do you plan to enroll her there!?

Penguin-sensei: Of course! I’ve already told President Asechi that I’ve found the prism star of the future!

Meganee: Pretty Top has a lot of prism stars, it’s a very famous agency. Being able to go there is amazing! Congratulations, Player-chan! 

Penguin-sensei: Well… officially, you need to take a test to be accepted. Will you take the test?

Choice: I want to take it!/I can’t do it!

Penguin-sensei: That’s what I like to hear. With that attitude, you’ll definitely become a great prism star. Even if you fail, the important thing is that you tried. That’s youth after all! Now, let’s go! Follow me, Player!

Meganee: Ah! Penguin-sensei, if you drag her so suddenly…

Penguin-sensei: Aaah! (Falling sounds)

Meganee: Ah… they both fell… Are you guys okay? …You’ll definitely be able to collect all of the power for the rainbow charm. Believe in the shine of your heart. If you do that, you’ll definitely become a wonderful prism star!

(This is so fucking long good lord. I still haven’t been able to save. I haven’t seen my family in weeks. My crops are all dead. Anyway, after a transition we are in what looks to be a bedroom… Alone with Penguin-sensei… Ruh-roh Scoob)

Penguin-sensei: Good♥mor♥ning♥

Penguin-sensei: HEY! Don’t scream when you see a person’s face! That’s so rude! You’re making a really surprised face, huh. You didn’t think that yesterday was just a dream, did you? Pinch your cheeks, see? You’re not dreaming. This is reality! You’re going to be taking Pretty Top’s admission test in order to become a prism star! Why are you spacing out like that? Get ready! 

Penguin-sensei: This is your My Room. Just like it sounds, it’s your bedroom. You can change your coord and makeup here. Once you’re ready, you’ll be taking your test! Show me your power in the world where talented prism stars come together! Let’s gooooo!

–To be continued–

Meganee: Welcome to the world of prism shows! In order to become a sparkling prism star, please work hard doing prism shows and lessons. You have the power of My☆Deco, so use it to create a lot of coords! If you continue in ‘Aim to Become a Prism Star’ (story) mode, you’ll be able to meet a lot of friends with different dances and jumps. I have a present for you, the future prism star! Make a lot of My☆Deco stones with the power of My☆Deco! And please, save that girl… She needs your power! I’ll give you a present every day. I’ll be happy if you come to play tomorrow, and the day after that. I may even get you a surprise present for your birthday, so look forward to that! May Player-chan, who has the power of My☆Deco, stay safe…

Chapter 15: The Gold Spiral Cup is a Bad Omen?

So-min: So you really did enter, Player? The third Spiral Cup… The Gold Spiral Cup! Hm… In that case... Kachow!

Shi-yoon: Ahaha, what kind of weird pose are you doing, So-min~?

So-min: It’s not a weird pose, Shi-yoon! This is… my… um… 'challenging Player pose'!!

Jae-eun: Munch munch! Slippery flavour~

So-min: Jae-eun! I’m not slipping!

Shi-yoon: It’s okay, that uhh, “focused” face of yours is funny, So-min. Ya~y!

So-min: I wasn’t trying to be funny! God! Jae-eun and Shi-yoon really drive me mad sometimes!

Shi-yoon: Ahaha! Thanks for the compliment!

Jae-eun: Munch munch! The flavour of happiness~

So-min: How was that a compliment!? Christ… why are we doing this right before the contest!? We don’t have time to waste talking like this! You want to be able to concentrate before the big contest too, right Player?

Choice: Nah, I’m feeling pretty relaxed! / Yep! Let me focus.

Shi-yoon: Yaa~y! Relax, relax. Charge up your power for the show.

So-min: As expected from the winner of the Bronze and Silver Spiral Cups. The aura of a star shines through your whole body. In that case I’m satisfied! However! We won’t lose to you! We’ve been preparing for this day by… huh? Player, are you looking for someone? Hm, Rinne? Looks like she’s not here. Though, if you work hard enough, she’ll probably hear about it… in which case, it will not have been a waste of time! Kachow! ...Whoops, I did it again.

Jae-eun: Ah! So-min’s doing her weird pose again~!

Shi-yoon: Ahaha. She’s so funny, ya~y!

So-min: It’s not a weird pose! You two are really…

Jae-eun: Oh, it tastes like the contest’s about to start~

So-min: Ah, we talked until it started! Anyway, Player… let’s both do our best in competing!

(prism show)

So-min: It’s finally time for the results.

Jae-eun: Munch munch! I can taste everyone’s nervousness… The winner is…

Shi-yoon: Player-san! Ya~y!

So-min: So now you’ve won the Bronze, Silver and Gold Spiral Cup… Y-you’re definitely n-not a run-of-the-mill prism star~!

Jae-eun: Losing to you tastes frustrating… but your show was wonderful, and had a really fun flavour!

Shi-yoon: Congrats, Player-san. Ya~y! Ah! It looks like you’ve won the Gold Spiral Dress frame!

So-min: It’s so sparkly… it’s shining almost as bright as your show today!

Shi-yoon: Hurry up and let us see you in the dress you make with it!

So-min: I’m sure the golden sparkle of this dress will reach Rinne’s heart… No matter where they are, rivals are always interested in what their opponent is up to.

Shi-yoon: Though, now that you’ve won three Spiral Cups, Rinne won’t be the only person interested in what you’re up to… Other prism stars will hear rumours about you, Player-san.

So-min: Good point… You’re probably going to get a lot more rivals now. Well, I doubt they’ll show up that fast. Kachow!

??? (Shi-yoon foretold you, Serena): So it’s you, huh~? You’re this Player I've hear so much about, right?

So-min: What!? Instantly a rival-ish person has appeared!

??? (Kanon): We’ve heard a lot of rumours about you.

??? (Serena): Come with us for a sec...

So-min: Ahhh! Somehow we’ve gotten into a bad situation~!

(i have no clue what serenon are ever saying bye. Wasnt expecting them to show up ngl)

Chapter 16: The Chaotic Manzai Princesses

So-min: Ooooh… They brought us with them, just like that… Those two are MARs’ rivals, Serenon. This isn’t gonna turn into a… dangerous situation, right? I feel like we wouldn’t be able to run away even if we tried!!! Though maybe it’s not too late, let’s run away…

??? (Serena): Sorry to leave ya waiting~...

So-min: EEEP! They’ve appeared~!!

Serena: My name’s Jounouchi Serena! And she’s…

Kanon: I’m Toudou Kanon. It’s nice to meet you, Player-han.

Serena: We’ve been hearing a lot of rumours that a rookie star just appeared out of nowhere.

Kanon: You’re a newbie, yet you’ve been winning tournaments left and right, and…

Serena: You’re the rival of Rinne, the promising new prism star!

Kanon: How could Serenon leave such an amazing prism star alone like that?

So-min: They’re going to do something to you, Player!

Serena: Hehehe. We’re gonna…

So-min: I can hear my heart thumping!

Serena: ...ask you for a favour!!

So-min: Gah--! Wait, a favour?

Serena: Player, your power as a prism star is the real deal! We need ya to join us in a manzai prism show!! Serenon perform manzai prism shows, and we want loads of people to come see them!!!

Kanon: So we need Player-han’s power to achieve that. Would ya consider doing manzai prism show training with us!?

Choice: Hm… What shall I do…? / No~ I’m really not good at manzai…

Serena: (She’s crying. Why are both choices bad) Whyyyyyy!? You have the sense for comedy! You’re trampling on our dreams!

So-min: Please wait a minute! Player can do something else to help you two! They can’t practise with you, as they have to do lessons to prepare for the Rainbow Cup. And their showdown with Rinne isn’t over yet!

Serena: Rinne… She’s like a partner to you, huh?

So-min: They’re a bit different than manzai partners…

Serena: I’ve got it! I hear ya loud and clear! In that case, get ready to compete against us!

Kanon: If ya win, you’re free to form a pair with Rinne.

Serena: But if we win, you gotta do manzai with us!

So-min: Why this… I don’t get what’s happening anymore, but it looks like you have to do this.

Serena: If you look down on the power of laughter, you better look out! I’m Serena!

Kanon: And I’m Kanon!

Serena: And together we’re Serenon! It’s a pleasure to be here~

(prism show)

Serena: Gah----!! Player, your show was super fun...

Kanon: Being able to make the audience smile more than Serenon could is a great feat!

Serena: Grr~ It’s frustrating, but since you won, you can group up with Rinne.

So-min: No… They never wanted to form a pair with Rinne in the first place.

Serena: Huuuh? That so? That’s too bad, so.

So-min: Why is that?

Kanon: Player-han and Rinne-han seem to be really close after all. How do I put this, they seem to share a bond that’s different than their bonds with others.

Serena: A pair or group will end up having a mysterious bond, right? Our rivals in MARs are like that, and so are we!

Kanon: When I’m with Serena, whether it’s manzai or prism shows, I’m happy.

Serena: Woah woah woah! Why are you saying that kinda thing so suddenly!? I’m gettin’ all shy…

Kanon: What are you getting shy for!? You’re a manzai prism show star, how can you handle being the boke if you can’t handle this!?

Serena: Damn, I really messed up!! How could I~!?

Kanon: Hehe. Well, being able to joke around like this is one of the most fun parts about being partners. Of course, rivals have strong bonds too, like us and MARs. Player-han, forge some strong bonds with Rinne, okay?

Serena: Rivals and friends… If a duo like that did manzai, it’d be hilarious!! Player, you sure ya won’t try doing a manzai prism show?

So-min: ...they will not.

Serena: Ah! You’re a really great tsukkomi, ya know!

Kanon: Player-han, if you ever feel like a manzai lesson, drop us a line whenever, okay? Prism shows and manzai are both about making the audience members happy. I’m looking forward to seeing if you can make your audience smile at the Rainbow Cup!

Serena: Looks like it’s time to go. This has been Serena!

Kanon: And Kanon!

Chapter 1: Welcome to the World of Prism Shows!

Penguin-sensei: Here we are, this is Pretty Top. This is where MARs and Prizzmy☆ were formed. Now, let’s meet President Asechi right away…

??? (Mia): Dokkaaaaaaan!

Penguin-sensei: AAAAHH!

??? (Mia): Hello, Penguin-sensei!

Penguin-sensei: So you’ve appeared! Use a more appropriate greeting…

??? (Mia): So, who are you?? Haven’t seen your face around before…

Penguin-sensei: HEY! Listen when people are talking to you!

??? (Mia): Buuut I’m really interested in this girl for some reason! So, what’s your name? ...huh, huh. So you’re Player!

Penguin-sensei: Hey... you have to introduce yourself before asking for someone else’s name!

??? (Mia): Huh? Why would I do that when there’s nobody on earth who doesn’t know me? Player! You know who I am, right?

Choice: Of course I do / Sorry, who are you?

??? (Mia): Gagaaan! Seriously!? You seriously have no idea who I am!? 

Mia: My name is Mia! Ageha Mia! I’m a member of the group Prizzmy☆, and I’m Pretty Top’s number one! 

Penguin-sensei: What are you going on about? You’re 100 years too early to call yourself number one… No! 10,000,000 years too early! 

Mia: Guh-gaaan!!

Penguin-sensei: Anyways, Player has the aura of an unbeatable star!

Mia: So Player’s aiming to become a prism star too, huh? Ah, so that’s why you came here… Yeah! Now things have gotten interesting! Player! Let’s have a little competition! If you win, you get to join Pretty Top. But if you lose, you • can’t • join!

Penguin-sensei: You insufferable girl! Since when did you get to decide these things!?

Mia: It’s fine, it’s fine! Oh, this’ll piss Pretty Top off, so let’s compete at the Prism Future Arena instead! I’ll be waiting for you there! This has gotten super exciting~ Seeya later! Mia’s number one!!!

(Prism show)

Mia: Ahhh! I lost… The amazing Mia lost…! This is so unfaaair!! Waah!! ...Eh? My show was great too? You’re complimenting me? Well… that’s pretty cool of you!

Penguin-sensei: Mia really is hard to deal with, huh. That aside, you were great, Player! Beating Mia in your very first prism show is amazing. You definitely have some kind of X factor! 

Mia: Huh!? This was your first prism show!? Wow, I’m so happy! I got to watch your very first show! Lucky☆! Congratulations on you prism debut, Player! Welcome to Pretty Top! Now you’re a prism star just like us, huh? From here on out, you’ll be doing lessons with us, and though you may knock heads with some of us sometimes… we’re comrades now! Nice to meet you, Player.

Penguin-sensei: You’ll be very busy from now on! The path of a star is a rough one!

Mia: Let’s both work hard! Now, let’s go… to the world of prism shows!

Chapter 2: Let’s Dance with Prizzmy☆

Penguin-sensei: You were able to get permission to enroll from President Asechi, so from here on you’d better work hard! Well, seeya!

Mia: Yay! I have a lot of stuff to show you! First will be-

??? (Reina): MIIIIIAAAAA!!! 

Mia: Gah! That voice is…

??? (Reina): You’re already late for our lesson!

Mia (crying): Reinaaaa…

??? (Karin): Ahaha, Mia got in trouble again! That galactically gets me going!

??? (Ayami): Reina-san got mad at Mia-san for the first time today… I’ll make a memomemo!

Reina: Stop laughing, Karin! And you don’t have to take a memo of this, Iyami!!!

Mia: These are my teammates from Prizzmy☆. The hot-headed one, Reina…

Reina: Who the hell is hot-headed!?

Mia: Oh, you were listening…

Reina: We’ve a competition coming up soon, so why are you skipping lessons to play around!?

Mia: I’m not playing around! I’m acting as a superior to Player by explaining stuff!

Karin: Superior? Oh? Who are you?

Ayami: Nice to meet you!

Mia: This is Player! They’re our fellow Pretty Top student starting today! Now, give your superiors a nice greeting!

Choice: Please teach me a lot of things!/I’ll aim to be number one!

Ayami: Player-san is really confident, huh… I’ll make a memomemo!

Reina: Then, should we start our lesson? Prism shows aren’t just about jumps. Your dance, coord, and song are also vital. 

Karin: I’m a really strong dancer!

Ayami: And I’m good with coords.

Reina: I like to sing!

Mia: Everyone has their strong points, so you should find your strong point too, Player!

Ayami: If you keep your stage and coord choice in mind, you’ll be able to get a lot of Karats.

Karin: You also have to keep the timing of your heart in mind!

Reina: If you understood our explanations, then why not try a prism show?

Ayami: But… it’s time for our lesson!

(Prism show)

Karin: That was galactically amazing!

Ayami: Your coord and jump were both perfectly chosen!

Reina: You’re a newbie yet you put on such a good prism show! That being said, why did you decide to enter Pretty Top? ...Penguin-sensei asked you to, in order to bring the power of the seven coords together? 

Karin: What’s this Rainbow Charm???

Ayami: I’ve heard of that before! My memo says… that a person who can use My☆Deco should have the Rainbow Charm.

Mia: So, Player’s strong point is the power of My☆Deco, then!

Karin: Being able to make your own coords sounds galactically amazing!

Reina: Hm… The Rainbow Charm really exists. I thought it was just a legend. Huh? You don’t know how to collect the power of the coords? Hm… Sorry, I have no clue.

Karin: But having a legendary charm is so cool!

Reina: If we can do anything to help you, just tell us, okay?

Mia: You don’t have to hold back. We’re friends now!

Ayami: It’d be nice if we complete the Rainbow Charm soon!

Reina: Yeah, it’s be great if we could find someone who knows about the power of the coords.

Karin: It’ll all work out! If Player works hard at becoming a prism star, they’re sure to collect the power of the coords!

Mia: Thaaaat’s right! No point thinking too hard about it!

Ayami: Mia-san, it’d be better if you started thinking a bit harder…

Mia (crying): Ayami, you’re so mean! Reinaaa! Ayami just-!

Reina: Now, let’s get back to the lesson.