Chapter 4: Yuri's Premium Search
"My passionate idol activities - Aikatsu! is starting!"
Last time on Aikatsu Bloom!
Yuri's first solo live was coming, so Yuri trained hard for it! She also met a new friend, Yuki Daichi! When the day of her performance came, her performance was unbelievably dazzling and outstanding! She thanked all her fans for their support! When she went backstage, she heard a voice! The voice challenged her to a battle! Now read this chapter to see what happens next!
Yuri's POV
The person in front of me was pointing at me. "And... you are?", I asked.
"Oh, sorry. I forgot to introduce myself. I'm Nanami. I saw your outstanding performance and thought to challenge you. So, you agree? Or are you going to run away?", challenged Nanami.
"Of course I'll accept! I won't run away. That would be against my idol pride. And I'll never be able to surpass Oozora-senpai!", I said confidently.
"Eh... I like your confidence. Promise me you'll show the same confidence on stage alongside me. Then we'll see who's better.", Nanami said.
"You bet I'll outshine you!", I pointed my finger towards Nanami. "The performance will be held 5 days after. The winner will get the loser's Premium Rare, agreed?", she said. I sweat-dropped. I don't have any Premium Rare. "Oh, don't tell me you don't have any Premium Rare? You must have it before the live. Or you will auto lose, and quit the Aikatsu world.", she said.
"I won't lose! I know I won't! I'm determined!", I yelled. "Then, good luck.", she said and took her way.
I sighed and went to my room in Starlight Academy. I was tired and needed some sleep.
After 2 hours of sleep, I woke up. I went to the library. I found Daichi Yuki there. "Daichi-san! Daichi-san!", I said, running towards him. He turned towards me, and shushed me. "Oh, sorry!", I apologized. He laughed a little and asked, "So, what brings you here?"
I explained him everything. "So, you got challenged by Nanami? I'm surprised by her guts. Either way, you should look up some brands. Here is a book where you can find different brands. Take your time.", he said and handed me a book. I took it, thanked him and went to an empty seat. I started examining. There were many brands shown with their logo.
"Angely Sugar (Ichigo and Madoka), Sangria Rosa (Juri), Futuring Girl (Aoi), Spicy Ageha (Ran), LoLi GoThiC (Yurika and Sumire), Happy Rainbow (Otome), ViVid Kiss (Mikuru and Hinaki), Love Queen/Love Moonrise (Mizuki), Dolly Devil (Nono and Risa), Retro Clover (Kokone), Sakurairo Kaden (Miyabi), Mecha PaniQ (Nina), Aurora Fantasy (Sakura and Maria), Bohemian Sky (Sora), Magical Toy (Kaede and Kii), Swing ROCK (Seira), Dance Fusion (Rin), and finally, Dreamy Crown (Akari)! Hmm... which one should I choose? Angely Sugar? No.. I don't think so.. angelic theme doesn't suit me.. I'm not a huge fan of Aurora Fantasy either.. Dreamy Crown's frills and ribbons aren't my style, though I'd love to wear one coord. Let's look at the new brands!", I thought to myself and turned the page for the latest brands.
"Max Rain, Star Shine, and Heart Throb. Heart Throb seems interesting. I shall look into it for more details.", I said and took my IdoLook and searched for information on Heart Throb.
"Heart Throb, a newly found brand. It's designer is Mamoru Fujishiro. Looking for a cute young girl whose heart throbs whenever she wears this brand's coords. Maybe she can be a muse of the brand. Maybe you can be the muse. So, check out the Mamoru Fujishiro's designs, maybe you can be the lucky girl!", said the description.
This brand seems interesting. I shall visit the designer right away for a Premium Rare! "Done?", someone said and I freaked out. But I suddenly calmed myself down when I saw it was Daichi-san.
"Yes, Heart Throb seems a great brand with great potential. I would like to visit the designer-san.", I said. "Then I shall assist you.", he said. "Really? Thanks!", I thanked him and smiled. He smiled back too. Then we started on our journey of finding the designer. First I asked Headmistress Orihime for a map. She gave it to me and Daichi-san and I followed it. At last, we reached our destination. I rang the bell and a man opened it. "Hello, we're here to meet Mamoru Fujishiro-san!", I explained and he said, "I am Mamoru Fujishiro. Come in, young lady. And you too, boy.", to both of us, then he went inside. We followed.
As we sat down on the sofas, Fujishiro-san started, "So, what brings you here?"
"I-I'm here f-for a P-Premium Rare!", I said, stuttering my words. Maybe I'm too nervous to ask for a Premium Rare. Fujishiro-san said, "You are here for a Premium Rare? Premium Rares are made only once by designers and idols that are worthy of it can wear it. So I want to make a perfect Premium Rare Coord, especially on my first try. The Premium Rare Dress I'm making is still unfinished. I feel like something is missing. But I don't know what."
"But I have to perform with it after 5 days.. I made a promise..."
"Then I'll try to complete it within 4 days. I promise.", he said. "If you need any help then ask me! I'll be happy to be of some use!", I offered.
"Sure.", he said. Then me and Daichi-san said our farewells and started going back to Starlight. I wonder why Daichi-san said nothing. Well, maybe he didn't want to interfere.
"Oh, I have to go to an interview. I'm gonna be late! Catch you later, Yuri-chan!", he said and ran off. I couldn't even properly thank him yet, or even say bye.
Even though he's a rookie, he gained quite the popularity. How nice would that be if I was popular too, like Oozora-senpai.
I reached Starlight Academy in less than 5 minutes. I went to my room. It's so empty here, as I'm the only one living here, I get bored pretty easily. I laid on my bed, and thought about how my Premium Rare would be like. After 5 minutes, I got up. I went to Johnny-sensei and asked about Oozora-senpai's whereabouts.
"Yuri-honey, Akari-honey is currently in a handshaking event. She'll be back in half an hour.", he replied.
So I wonder what shall I do now? Suddenly, an idea hit me. "Thank you, Johnny-sensei! I'll be off now!", I bowed my head and ran off. But I came back to ask,
"Um... where is this handshaking event?"
Johnny-sensei sighed, and told me the location. I said 'Thank you!' in a hurry and rushed off to my destination. When I arrived, I saw a huge line waiting for their turn. I could see Oozora-senpai and Madoka-chan at the start. They were both talking to their fans. I stood on the line of Oozora-senpai's and waited for my turn. After 15-20 minutes, it was my turn.
"Hello! Please shake my hand!", I said. "Sure, I'd be glad to!", Oozora-senpai smiled and she handshakes with me.
"Oozora-senpai."
"Yes?"
"Why didn't you say anything to me like 'Miyazuki-san, why are you here?', or anything like that?"
"Well.. you see... my other fans are waiting for me, so I'll catch you later.", Oozora-senpai said. I nodded, said goodbye and started going to Starlight Academy.
I now need to focus on my training. I went to the gym and jumped on the trampoline, trying to perfect my Appeal furthermore. The day passed and night arrived. I was in my room, studying for tests. This school does focus on idols as well as education. Someone knocked on the door. I opened it, and Oozora-senpai stood there smiling. She waved at me.
"Oozora-senpai! Come in, come in!", I said. Oozora-senpai sat on the bed.
"You live here alone?", she asked. I nodded. "It must be lonely!", she commented. I nodded.
"Well, do you want some tea?", I asked.
"Tea? You can make it? I'd love to have a cup!", Oozora-senpai replied and a bright smile.
"Sure!", I said and went to the kitchen. After the tea was made, I poured it on two cups. Then I took the cups to my room.
"Here, Oozora-senpai!", I handed her one of the cups. "Thank you.", she took it from me. I sat beside her.
"Oozora-senpai, do you like tea a lot?", I asked.
"Well, yes. Sumire-chan makes tea for us often, and it's very soothing.", she replied. "I see."
"Oozora-senpai, I have a lot to ask you, but I guess time's short right now. I want you to answer two questions I have. One is the reason you came here, and another will be asked when you answer the first."
"Well, for the first. The reason I wasn't surprised or anything like that was because you are my fan. All of my fans are equal for me. Whether they are my own junior idols from the same school.", she continued, "In simple words, when you are onstage, I treat you as an idol. When you are offstage, I treat you as a fan."
"That makes sense!", I said.
"Now, the other question?"
"How did you get your first Premium Rare?", I asked.
"It was really difficult. I had to climb mountains to get the right ingredient for Tsubasa-kun."
"Tsubasa-kun? Who's that?"
"He's the top designer of Dreamy Crown.", she replied, blushing a little.
"So... do you like him?", I asked noticing her blush. I could see her face getting redder than a tomato.
"W-Well... I don't know myself. T-Tsubasa-kun was not feeling well once s-so I came to visit him... ever since then I've been f-feeling strange...", she said stuttering some of her words. My eyes sparkled,
"So you do like him!", I exclaimed happily.
"Never mind, never mind! I gotta go. Sumire-chan must be waiting for me!", she said and stood up alongside me.
"See you tomorrow!", Oozora-senpai said.
"U-Um... Oozora-senpai... I have a request... c-can I call you Akari-senpai?", I asked nervously. Akari-chan stared for a while and then smiled,
"Sure, you can! Yuri-chan!"
That made my day. No, wait. It is night right now. Whatever. I'm Yuri Activate!
"Thank you very much! Akari-senpai, I swear I'll surpass your ranking someday!"
"I'm looking forward to that day. But remember this: I won't lose!", she said and exited the room. I went back to studying, but my stomach suddenly growled.
Aw, I'm hungry. Guess I need to go to the cafeteria. Once I arrived there, I stood up in a line after getting a plate and spoon for myself. Soon it was my turn. I ordered my dinner and sat down on an empty seat and table. I started my dinner. Yum, it's so scrumptious.
"Mind if I sit next to you?", somebody asked. I looked up and saw Nanami. I said nothing. She took it as a yes and sat down.
"How's your preparation going?", she asked.
"Of course, It's going excellent."
"I hope so. I don't want to be disappointed after all."
"I bet you'll be satisfied.", I said.
She didn't reply and took her food with her and went off somewhere else. Did I annoy her? It doesn't matter anyway. I focused on my own food then. After done eating, I went to my room and started studying. Eating made me Yuri Activate.
-The Next Day-
"Ah! What a nice morning!", I mumbled and stretched my arms. I brushed my teeth and combed my hair. After I was done, I headed to the cafeteria for breakfast.
I ordered my breakfast and sat on an empty seat and table.
"Yuri-chan? Would you mind me sitting next to you?", somebody asked.
"You again! Why do you- Wait what?!", I yelled at the person. But I quickly regretted my attitude.
"A-Akari-senpai... I'm sorry I'm sorry I'm sorry! I'm terribly sorry! Please forgive me for being rude!", I begged for her forgiveness.
"It's okay, but why did you yell at me like that?", Akari-senpai asked.
"Akari-chan! What's going on here?", Shinjo-senpai came and asked, followed by Hikami-senpai and Kurebayashi-senpai.
I explained the matter to them. Akari-senpai giggled, "You finally found a rival for yourself. That's great!"
"Rival? Great? I don't think so...", I said and took a bite of my toast.
"But it's really great! Rivals show you your strengths and weaknesses and how you should overcome them!", Kurebayashi-senpai said.
I nodded. "Sorry, I have to go. I have a photo shoot!", Shinjo-senpai said and rushed off.
"Me too! I have a performance with Rin-chan as DanDiva!", Hikami-senpai said and rushed off.
"I need to go to Ozora Weather. Be sure to check it!", Akari-senpai said.
"Do your best, Akari-chan/senpai!", me and Kurebayashi-senpai said in unison. Akari-senpai nodded and rushed off.
"Well, that leaves us now. Ozora Weather will be broadcasting after half an hour. Until then, let's talk about different things.", Kurebayashi-senpai suggested.
I happily nodded and we talked about many things. Then we kept quiet for 10 minutes. Only 5 minutes were left until Ozora Weather.
After 3 minutes, I took out my phone and opened the Ozora Weather program. Akari-senpai was going to be on in 2 minutes.
"What sky will be upon us today?", said Akari-senpai as she stroke a pose.
"It's Ozora Weather! Everyone, we have a special guest today. It's none other than my junior and fellow member of Skips, Madoka-chan!", Akari-senpai and Madoka-chan appeared.
"Everyone! I'll be in your care today! I'm so excited to be on the same program as Akari-senpai! It's an honor!", Madoka-chan said. So, there are guests appearances too in this program. I wish I'd be able to appear too. It would be so nice. Or maybe I could also have a program for me only!
"Today we shall see what results Ozorotter-kun will have in his shell? Madoka-chan! We'll be counting on you today!", Akari-senpai smiled and Madoka-chan tapped on the shell of Ozorotter-kun's. The shell opened, and revealed today's temperature.
"How nice! Today's gonna be a wonderful Sunny day at 74 Degrees Celcius. Everyone, you can enjoy your day to the fullest today!", said Akari-senpai.
"So, now! Thanks for all your supports and please keep supporting us to the max! We'll see you next time! Until then, take care of yourselves!", Akari-senpai and Madoka-chan said in unison. And the program finished.
"Today's going to be a Sunny day, I think I'm going to the beach because I have no busy schedule today!", Kurebayashi-senpai said excitedly.
"Beach? How nice.. I wish I could also go there!", I said in awe.
"Well, you'll definitely have a free schedule someday, until then keep working hard. I'll be off now!", she said and rushed off.
I finished my breakfast and went to my room. I then checked my schedule. I had a lot of free time, but I wasn't feeling to go to a beach alone. I don't even know which beach did Juri-senpai went.
(A/N: I'll start typing 'Juri-senpai' now because 'Kurebayashi-senpai' is way too long and confusing.)
Maybe I'll go one day with the Aikatsu Buddies I'll make one day. And then suddenly, the image of Nanami popped in my head.
She? My Aikatsu Buddy? No way... she's having a sore attitude. I don't like her.
I then started thinking about our competition and my Premium Rare Coord. Then as idea popped in my head, I should go check on the progression of my Premium Rare! I got up and wore a Normal Coord 'Pink Pirouette' of Aurora Fantasy. I heard Aikatsu Coords were never worn outside of stage. I think I should break that rule! After all, rules are meant to be broken and I'll look incredibly cute in it. People would love seeing me in a Normal Coord and my popularity will boost! I'm such a genius! Yuri Activate!
I finished my daydreaming and headed to Mamoru-san's home. I arrived and knocked on the door. Mamoru-san opened it.
"Young Lady! Come in, come in!", he said surprised to see me. "Okay!", I said and came in.
"Mamoru-san, how's the Premium Rare progression going?", I asked as I sat down.
"It still hasn't progressed. I'm sorry, I'm afraid I won't make it in time. Something is still missing. You can go to an another top designer for Premium Rare. But I'm sorry.", he said sadly.
"But... I trusted you with it...", I said also sadly.
"I know, young lady. I know very well."
"Can I see the Premium Rare currently?", I asked. He nodded and said to follow. I followed. He took me to a room.
"Here, you can see it.", he said. I looked at a table and saw his work. It was looking beautiful.
"It's so amazing! I think it's perfectly complete!", I said looking at the design.
"No... something is still missing... something important... I don't know what... but... there is...", he said frustrated.
I thought about something for a while. Then I came up with an idea.
"Mamoru-san, how much do you know about me?", I asked.
His eyes widened in surprise, "Well, nothing much. All I know is that you are a fresh idol from Starlight Academy who wants a Premium Rare for her performance."
"But you don't know this.. I really love singing and admire Akari Ozora! Also, I fell in love with your brand after reading its description! I know it's a brand with great potential. It won't be recognized until someone starts using it! I feel like I have to use it, no matter what. It is just that attractive!", I exclaimed my passion.
I could see his shocked face. "Then..."
"Then... Could you sing for me for a little inspiration?", he requested.
I smiled brightly, "Surely, I will! I will sing my favorite song, because I know I'll be able to convey my feelings through it!"
I took a deep breathe and closed my eyes.
"Please listen to my version of START DASH SENSATION, full of feelings of passion and love!"
Kyou ga umare kawaru senseishon zensokuryoku tsukamaete!
Atama no naka fukuramu imeeji
Katachi ni shitara sekai de hitori
Atarashii watashi ni nareru
Daisuki de sodatenakucha
Miraimuki no ima wo kimi ni miseru ne
Itsudatte kokoro ni hikaru taiyou wasurenai no (START DASH!)
Kyou ga umare kawaru senseishon zensokuryoku tsukamaete!
Koko ga sutaato rain
Motto chigau sora ni aeru tokimeki yubisasu kanata
Hajimaru yume to (Sunny days)
Hajimeru kiseki (Starry days)
Watashi wo matteiru (Dreams come true)
I finished singing and opened my eyes to see a smiling and satisfied Mamoru-san.
"What's your name, young lady?", he asked.
"Yuri! Yuri Miyazuki!", I replied smiling.
"Yuri-chan, it was wonderful to see you sing. I've come to know what kind of person you are through your singing. I'll make the perfect Coord for you! You can sit in another room and wait for me. I'll bring you cake and tea and you can enjoy them. I'll be busy with making your coord then.", he said. I nodded.
"No need, I'll make tea myself. I don't like cake much so I guess I'll only go with tea.", I said and smiled.
"But..."
"No buts, it's okay! I can make tea for both of us!", I insisted.
"Fine, Yuri-chan, I forgot to tell you this, but I think you hadn't noticed since you had closed your eyes but some five lilies were surrounding you when you were singing. And then they disappeared after you finished.", he said.
My eyes sparkled, "Really? I'm so happy!", and then he smiled. He lead me to his kitchen.
He told me where he keeps all his utensils and such. I nodded and he went off to his work.
"Now... let's start! Aikatsu Aikatsu Aikatsu!", I kept repeating as I made tea.
When the tea was ready, I poured it into a cup and brought it to Mamoru-san.
"Thank you, Yuri-chan!", he said and I nodded happily. I then headed towards the kitchen again and poured the remaining tea on another cup, this one for me. I sat down on a bench in the yard and took small sips of tea. It was quite relaxing. I took large sips of the tea and quickly finished it.
For 5 minutes, I sat in peace and then I stood up to do some Aikatsu. I began stretching my arms and legs and then started running around the yard. After 10 minutes, I stopped, took a deep breathe and sat down again.
"Yuri-chan, here you go! Your Premium Rare is ready! Now, do your best in your performance and don't dare lose. I'll be coming to watch it live too.", someone said and Mamoru-san appeared showing me the cards. I took them.
"They are so pretty! I love them!", I said happily.
"Thank you, Yuri-chan. This is the Frill Love Coord.", he replied, telling me the name of the coord.
I was really happy. "It's a wonderful name.", I said and he smiled. Then we both said our farewells and I headed towards Starlight Academy. Once I arrived, I went to my dorm.
I was looking at the cards nonstop. They were so pretty I couldn't take my eyes off.
Frill Love Coord had a melodious vibe to it. I'll definitely win with this coord! I'm determined!
TO BE CONTINUED
Hey guys it's me, Misa! I wanted to tell you something really important! I've been forgetting to give names to the chapters, so I'll just say them here.
Chapter 1: Get Into Starlight!
Chapter 2: The Greatest Present
Chapter 3: First Live
Chapter 4: Yuri's Premium Search
Chapter 2: The Greatest Present in the actual episode in Aikatsu and it's the last episode as well. That's why it has Soleil and Luminas's collaboration.
Chapter 5: Nanami's Premium Search
