A/N: And I am back with a new chapter of Aikatsu on Parade! and glad that everyone enjoyed the previous chapter of The Isle of Lost Light. Ever heard of the Youtube Channel called Bedtime Stories? Please do check them out and subscribe because they got the best scary contents ever!
zaksaurus1 - Back home. Spared from getting kidnapped.
User Is A Bad Writer - Oh, Tadakuni and the others will get into action but I'm saving the revelations of their abilities in another story.
Number01BlazblueFan - I'll keep that to myself for now. But the Ultraman thingie... I might make some characters obtain the ability to turn into Ultraman.
And with that done, let's get this chapter started!
Disclaimer: I don't own any characters appearing in this fic except if it's my OCs which rarely makes an appearance.
-Normal Earth/EARTH 10519-
Tokyo, Japan
The sun is setting down in Tokyo and it's almost night time, we head inside one restaurant to see Nariyuki Yuiga, Fumino Furuhashi, Rizu Ogata and Uruka Takemoto having a study session at one table and at another table, we see Miyuki Shirogane, Kaguya Shinomiya, Chika Fujiwara and another boy hanging out after finishing another day of student council work.
The boy has a handsome appearance with a chin-length black hair that has bangs covering the left side of his face, black eyes and he has a rather dull expression. He wears a black long-sleeved uniform jacket over a white collared shirt, black pants, white shoes and a black headphones around his neck. This is Yuu Ishigami, the current treasurer of the Shuchi'in Academy's student council.
And at another table far away from them, we see Chizuru Tachibana, Yuuki Asaba, Flash Sentry and Marshmello having some drinks and snacks while Chizuru is seen talking to Kaoru Shimazaki via his tablet.
"The staff members are doing their best to figure out what's going on... meanwhile, you boys keep on searching for that scientist that you believe is responsible for the merging of the two worlds.'' Kaoru advised.
Chizuru nodded, "Will do.'' he complied before ending the call.
"It's really weird to know that two worlds merging into one is actually possible.'' Flash admitted with Marshmello nodding in agreement.
Chizuru sighed, "You can say that again.'' he replied.
It's been two days since Normal Earth and EARTH 10519 merged into one and despite that, life on both worlds resumes normally as if the merge never happened. In truth, the AWA staff did something to prevent the government and everyone on each world from panicking, causing a mass hysteria or even a war and right now, the people from both worlds sees the merging as nothing more than a normal yet fascinating experience.
Chizuru then stood up, "Welp, I'll see you guys later, I still have one last package to deliver.'' he stated.
"See ya.'' Flash replied before watching Chizuru leave the restaurant. The blue-haired guitar player then turns to Yuuki, "By the way, where is Oohori?'' he asked.
Yuuki took a sip of his drink, "He and Raki-chan decided to attend some sort of party.'' he replied.
"We're they invited?'' Flash asked with Marshmello nodding in question.
Yuuki facefaulted, "No.'' he answered, "They decided to sneak in instead.'' he stated.
-BREAK-
In A Mansion Somewhere in Japan
Meanwhile somewhere in Japan, we head towards a beautiful garden next to a large mansion alongside a table filled with foods and drinks set next to a white-colored stage, we then see Mizuki Kanzaki, Hime Shiratori and Elza Forte walking between an isle of bushes before going through a flowery arc.
Then we see Karen Kamishiro and Mirai Asuka walking towards them, "I welcome you, Hime-chan, Elza-chan and Mizuki-chan.'' she greeted, "Thank you for attending our party.'' she said in gratitude.
Mirai giggled, "Lets start with the intros.'' she beckoned before turning around to see two more girls walking towards them, "There are our rivals and best friends - Hibiki Tenshou and Alicia Charlotte.'' she introduced.
Hibiki has magenta, downward slanted eyes. Her long wavy hair starts out magenta and fades to peach, and it is worn in a large ponytail with several curls. She has two curled cowlicks sticking out of it, and her bangs are braided over the right of her head, with the remainder worn loose to frame the left of her face.
Alicia has fair skin and sharp, steel blue eyes. She has short, fluffy milk blue hair that loosely frames her face with a curled strand on each side and a braid of hair tied at the side of her neck, one worn over the shoulder. She has two, thin, knee-length segments of hair that loosely flow, and her bangs curve inward, overlapping each other.
Both Hibiki and Alicia are currently wearing their casual clothes.
"Greetings, I'm pleased to meet your acquaintance.'' Alicia greeted.
"Nice to meet you.'' Hibiki followed.
"Same here.'' Hime greeted back.
"Love Me Tear and I Believe.'' Elza recalled, "I've heard so much about you both.'' she claimed.
Mizuki giggled, "I'm expecting a lot of fun today.'' she mused.
Meanwhile, we see a group of ninja-like workers moving around across the garden with plates and trays of foods in hands while chanting 'Wasshoi, Wasshoi, Wasshoi!' over and over again.
Karen then approaches them, "Helpers, I will be relying on your assistance throughout the evening.'' she said with a smile.
A trio of black-clad helpers made a pose, "Wasshoi!" they cheered in compliance.
Meanwhile, amongst the helpers is none other Cesaro Oohori, whom is carrying five trays of foods on his right hand using his fingers and five trays of drinks on his left hand using his fingers, and he is also wearing the same outfit as the other helpers.
Oohori grinned behind his veil-like mask, "Okay! Infiltration successful!" he declared in his thoughts, "A party for the toppest of the top idols! There is no way I'm going to miss this!" he cheered, "Good thing I drank an anti-excitement pills, so I won't suffer any joyful heart attacks once the idols are in my presence.'' he stated, "By the way... I wonder how Raki-chan is doing?'' he questioned before hearing a yelp.
Oohori turns around to see Raki, also wearing the same outfit as the helpers, lying down on the ground with a plate of food in hand.
Oohori facefaulted, "Looks like she's struggling with work.'' he thought in disbelief.
Later that afternoon, we see Raki walking around with a tray of chocolate cakes and cupcakes in hand, "Heave-ho! Heave-ho! Heave-ho!" she chanted, "This mansion is way too big!" she commented when suddenly the other helpers ran past her in incredible speed, causing her to spin around like a top, "UWAAAAHH!" she cried out in surprise.
Oohori then jogged his way past her, "Careful not to trip again.'' he advised.
Meanwhile we see Karen, Mirai, Hime, Elza, Mizuki, Alicia and Hibiki gathered at the table having a meal and a conversation at the same time.
"As I'm certain you are all aware, recent developments have brought idols of many different schools together and allowed them to go between with as they please.'' Karen pointed out, "With that in our minds, I would love to discuss the ramifications.'' she declared.
Mirai smiled, "Geez, Karen, save all that stuff for later.'' she advised, "First things first, I want everyone to have a great time at this party.'' she beckoned, "We're unique-cited to get to know you better too!" she declared.
"Unique-cited?'' Mizuki questioned.
"It means I'm uniquely excited about it!" Mirai explained with a smile.
"I get it." Mizuki replied.
Meanwhile, Raki arrives in the garden with the tray of food in hands, "F-Finally, I made it...'' she said when suddenly a number of school children stampedes their way past her, causing Raki fall down to the ground again and nearly dropping the tray in her hands, she then looks up and is quickly dazzled by the sight of the children gathered around Karen, Mirai and the other idols, "Look how much the children admire them.'' she thought in awe, "This is the very definition of an idol!" she declared.
"Who are these children?'' Mizuki asked.
"These kids study Aikatsu at Karen's schools.'' Mirai answered.
"Her schools?'' Hime questioned.
Alicia then spoke, "As the Aikatsu goodwill ambassador, Karen has founded many schools around the world.'' she explained.
"So that anyone can do Aikatsu.'' Hibiki added.
"Would you be amenable to my children joining us?'' Karen asked.
Hime smiled, "Yes, of course!" she complied.
"You hear that?'' Mirai cheered towards the children.
Then one girl spoke, "Listen! Listen!" she beckoned, "So, um, I really want to see a performance!'' she said with the other kids cheering in agreement.
"We'll gladly oblige." Karen accepted before turning to Mirai, "Mirai?'' she beckoned.
Mirai nodded, "Okay! Let's make this party lit with a ding and a dong!" she cheered.
And with that, Mirai got on stage and started her performance.
(oh wow oh wow oh wow oh wow)
Atarashī deai wa maru de carnival
Onaji toko guru guru guru sore ja mottainai yo
Kowai kana? Demo nozoite mitai na
Tomaranai sowa sowa sowa takamaru kinchōkan
Dokidoki kara wakuwaku e
Dandan hora dondon kawarunrun
Ichi ni no san de kakeru mahō
Ippo fumidasu no ni seikō
Round and round datta deachatta coaster
More and more datta yu merry-go-round
"Shiranai kimi to aeta kara shiranai watashi to aeru yo"
Soko ni wa muchū ga matteiru
Hi! Hi! Nice na to meet you!
Challenge sureba kitto aeru
Rashiku aritai subete wa jibun shidai
Yūki dashite "kon'nichi wa!"
Manual dōri wa No thank you
Kotae wa sorezore no rule
Fuan wa bye bye tanoshimi ga bai bai
Le Le Le Le Let's yoroshiku ne
(oh wow oh wow oh wow oh wow...)
After Mirai's performance, the children and her fellow idols gave her an applause, much to her gratitude.
"Incredible! That's the Garnet Jeweling Dress!" Raki cheered in awe before pulling out her scrapbook and began writing on it, "Her desire to spread fun to everyone made it dazzling and cunique!" she commented.
Karen turns to Mizuki, "Didn't that song fabulously encapsulates the excitement of a new meeting?'' she asked with a smile.
"Yes, it's extremely fitting for today's occasion.'' Mizuki said in agreement.
Meanwhile, Oohori can't help but stare at Raki in amusement, "Looks like she's having a good time writing things about Asuka-san's dress but she knows better not to slack-off while at work.'' he mused. On cue, several helpers grabbed Raki and began to toss her up in the air, making her yelp in surprise. Oohori then turns to a fellow helper, "So, what are we going to do next?'' he asked.
"Wasshoi, Wasshoi!" the helper replied.
"A dolphin show?'' Oohori questioned.
Later, we see the idols and the children sitting by a concrete bleachers in front of a large pool watching dolphins jumping out of the water, much to the children's joy and excitement.
"Kyle-chan the dolphin is pleased to see everyone watching his show.'' Karen declared.
Elza scoffed with a smile, "I've seen my fair share of dolphins at the sea.'' she claimed with Hime chuckling in response.
On a platform next to the pool, we see Raki, Oohori and the other helpers gathered around with Raki about to feed the dolphins.
"Careful Raki, dolphins bites at times.'' Oohori advised.
"Kyaha! Gather around, it's dinner time!" Raki declared, "Here it comes, here it comes! There!'' she egged before feeding one dolphin with a fish. Then all of a sudden, the other dolphins wants to have one as well, much to Raki's surprise, "Uwee?! D-Don't worry... there's enough fish for everyone...'' she said before stepping on a mop which causes her slip and fall to the water, much to everyone's surprise.
A second later, a dolphin emerges from the water with Raki holding on to it's fin, she was screaming for a bit but after hearing the children cheering for her, she smiled brightly before getting on the dolphin, "Kyaha! Upsy-daisy! I'm counting on you all!" she said towards the other dolphins before letting out a whistle, causing four dolphins to jump upwards, much to everyone's awe, "Kyaha! Now it's my turn!" she declared.
As this is going on, Oohori and the other helpers held up a pole with a red sphere dangling on it's tip, "WASSHOI!" they cheered.
Raki and the dolphin dives into the water before somersaulting upwards out of the water where Raki hits the red sphere with her hand which then opens, letting out a banner and a few confetti, much to the children's awe.
"Kyaha! Nailed it!" Raki celebrated.
Hime claps her hands when Elza recognized Raki, "Wait... I know that girl.'' the pirate idol said.
"You're familiar with Raki-chan?'' Karen questioned with a smile.
"Looks like she applied to be a helper behind our backs.'' Mirai mused with her arms crossed, "But I have to wonder where she found out about our party...'' she said while looking at Mizuki, whom only smiled in response.
That evening Raki is seen rushing to her next destination when she spots Mizuki standing by herself by the gazebo. She hesitantly approaches her and explains her actions, saying that she gets really excited to see new dresses and she can't stand back to wait. She also reveals someone sent her a letter about the party, revealing it to Mizuki, who decides not to say it was her. Raki is very fortunate to have gotten this but Mizuki warns her that she can't always get by on pure luck. She will need to pull herself further in the idol world one step at a time if she wants to reach greater heights. Raki takes her words into consideration and appears to understand, deciding that she may need to slow down a little, but she knows one day she will be able to make her own dress. Mizuki suggests they return, deciding to let Raki tag along with her since they now know what she was doing now.
A minute later, Mizuki and Raki came back to the garden where the others are seen gathered at the table.
"Look, she's coming back.'' Karen announced.
Mirai then stood up, "Perfect timing.'' she said, "We were just about to get down to business.'' she declared.
Karen stood up as well, "This is the real reason we've had you all assemble here.'' she said.
"So, what do you wish to talk about?'' Mizuki beckoned.
Karen nodded, "Yes, it's about Starlight Academy, Four Star Academy, Neo Venus Ark and Star Harmony Academy.'' she begun, "We are now aware of the existence of these and many other idol schools.'' she stated.
"So we got to thinking about whether there is anything fun we could all do together.'' Mirai explained.
"Together, or in other words, you're proposing a joint event.'' Elza pointed out.
"Ding-dong!" Mirai mused in confirmation.
Hime then spoke, "That could be a good idea.'' she said, "Having everyone work towards a common goal is a surefire way to create new bonds.'' she commented.
"It's a chance for idols to improve with each other.'' Alicia stated.
"Indeed.'' Karen confirmed, "But that's not the only objective.'' she confessed before turning her attention towards the children playing by the garden, "Idols from different schools will gain the opportunity to do Aikatsu outside their bubble.'' she explained, "I want to set a good example for the children.'' she declared.
Elza smiled, "Understood.'' she said, "An idea befitting the Aikatsu goodwill ambassador.'' she complimented, "But it is yet no more than an idea, Karen Kamishiro.'' she pointed out, "You caught my interest.'' she admitted, "Show me your skills as an idol and I will consider it.'' she challenged.
"Her skills? You mean on stage?!" Hibiki pointed out.
Karen smiled, "Very well. It would be my pleasure.'' she accepted with a look of determination.
And with that, Karen got on stage and started her performance.
Boyaketa ketsui de wa koko kara susunde ikenai
Tada mae dake wo muite sesuji wo nobasu no
Tanin no kotoba de wa kono kokoro wa ugokasenai
Sotto me wo tojite ōkiku iki wo haku no
Kikoeru no wa hashiru jikan no shōsō
Miete iru no wa tatta hitotsu kawaranai
Tsuyoku utsukushiku mayowazu ni yasashiku
Sō hoka no dare demo nai
Watashi wa watashi de aru tame ni
Massugu tsudzuiteku miushinai sō demo
Sō tada hitori dake no
Watashi wa watashi wo atsume ni iku no
After Karen's performance, the children and her fellow idols gave her an applause, much to her gratitude.
Raki can't help but stare at Karen in awe, "The Aquamarine Jeweling Dress is so gorgeous! She's like a radiant angel!" she complimented before writing down on her scrapbook, "Both Mirai-san and Karen-san are able to to express their emotions on stage through their dresses!" she commented.
As this is going on, we see Oohori leaning behind a tree with his arms crossed, "That was a splendid performance, Karen Kamishiro is one heck of an idol.'' he commented, "Good thing I'm on pills or else my eyes would be bleeding in joy.'' he stated with a smile.
Elza then approaches Karen, whom is currently flocked by joyful children, "Magnificent, Karen.'' she complimented, "Come to Neo Venus Ark, you and Mirai.'' she beckoned.
Karen chuckled, "I'm honored.'' she replied.
"That was a wonderful performance.'' Mizuki complimented, "Your feelings reached me loud and clear.'' she confessed, "Back to the topic at hand, I have experience running a joint fest of this kind.'' she claimed, "The first day was held at Starlight Academy and the second was at an idol school called Dream Academy.'' she explained.
Hibiki snaps her fingers, "Excellent! That's it, a fest!" she concluded.
"I like the sound that! Nice idea!" Mirai said in agreement, "I love, love, love it!" she mused.
"Let us begin planning immediately.'' Karen beckoned.
"We'll have to tell everyone and get their help too.'' Hime pointed out.
As the idols are getting excited for the joint fest, Oohori lets out a small smile from his hiding spot, "Now this is interesting.'' he mused, "A joint fest between four idol schools?" he questioned, "Five including Dream Academy." he included, "Now that's a dream come true for an idol expert such as myself.'' he declared, "It's a really good thing that I'm on pills or else I'll be suffering another joyful heart attack.'' he stated with a smile.
-BREAK-
Several days have passed and the girls are holding a meeting to discuss their press conference for the event. Karen suggests they have a performance to celebrate it and they decide that it must be special in order to convey their excitement and feelings to the fans. Mizuki believes she has the perfect song for them.
-BREAK-
Tokyo, Japan
Later that evening in a large stadium where a new Aikatsu announcement is being held and is currently filled with a large number of spectators, fans and the media, and is currently broadcast all over the world.
On stage, we see Karen, Mirai, Hime, Elza, Mizuki, Alicia and Hibiki gathered on stage where they reveal their plans and the name of their event to everyone which is called the Aikatsu! New World Fest!. They explain how it will be a composite event of idols from Starlight School, Dream Academy, Four Star Academy, Venus Ark, and Star Harmony. Anyone who can Aikatsu is welcome to join as they host several fun, unique combination performances, culminating in a special Christmas event. With that they reveal that there will be a performance featuring Mizuki, Hibiki, and Elza.
"It's an honor to be involved in a collaboration with such magnificent idols as yourselves. Thank you.'' Hibiki said in gratitude.
"Do you best to entertain me, Hibiki Tenshou and Mizuki Kanzaki.'' Elza mused.
Mizuki chuckled, "If this fest can invigorate Aikatsu around the world, I'll be glad that my beloved song could play part of it.'' Mizuku said in gratitude before sharing a nod with the two.
Hibiki then snaps her fingers, "Now let's raised the curtain on our showtime!" she beckoned.
"Good day, new world!" Elza greeted.
"I'll take you to greater heights!" Mizuku declared.
And with that, the trio started their performance.
Try Star, Take Higher
Tri-Star, Take Higher
Triangle, Star Higher
Try Star, Take Higher
Tri-Star, Continue Try
Kimi no me ni, watashi wo yakitsuke tai
Yuzuranai, motomeru mono wa subete
Ubai toru, Femme fatale no inryoku
I know, I know, I know You love me, Baby
Shakunetsu no sora, mahiru demo kimi wo
Mitsumeteru hoshi, flare no hikari wa
Yurameite iru dress no yō deshō
I know You want to touch me free
Zetsubō ni samayotte makkura de kodoku de iru to omowanai de
Koko wa, heart ga mezamete, hana saite
Respect shiau basho
Dokoka daitan na tokoro ga suki dakara
Chance muda ni shinaide
Dōzo, motto chikazuite Please Take Me Higher
Dakishimete odori mashō
Donna wakusei datte, hitoribotchi de
Kagayakeru wake janai
Tri-Star, Take Higher
Triangle, Star Higher
Try Star, Take Higher
Tri-Star, Continue Try
Try Star, Take Higher
After their performance, the entire stadium erupted into cheers as both fans and fellow idols alike applauded their performance, much to their gratitude.
After that, Karen got back on stage, "Just as you've seen today, each performance in this fest will feature shining idols standing side by side, improving one another, and displaying the most passionate Aikatsu.'' she explained, "We promise to show you a brand-new world.'' she declared, "The theme of Aikatsu! New World Fest! is... Opening a new door!" she announced with everyone in the stadium bursting into cheers.
Meanwhile in the Penguin Cafe, we see Raki, Aine Yuuki, Mio Minato, Maika Chouno, Ema Hinata alongside Chizuru, Yuuki, Oohori and two more girls gathered in the living room watching the live broadcast of the recently announced Aikatsu! New World Fest! on a large flat-screen television.
The first girl Sakuya has thick, silvery-blue wavy hair with a few loose curls of midnight blue ombre, in which also has a few, tight-curled lose strands its length reaching around her waist. Her bangs frame her face with two slightly longer sections surrounding the center, and her straight forelocks are cut at an angle. She has pointed, low drooping magenta eyes with mauve and flecks of yellow. This is Sakuya Shirayuri.
The second girl resembles Sakuya, having the same, magenta downward angled eyes and wavy hairstyle. The key differences being that she wears purple ribbons on each side of her head, and the color is opposite of Sakuya's, being midnight blue on top with an ombre of silvery-blue from the neck down. This is Kaguya Shirayuri.
Both girls are currently wearing their Star Harmony school uniform.
"Opening...'' Aine muttered.
"... a new door.'' Mio finished.
Raki then immediately understood what the theme meant, "Oh, so that's what she meant!'' she muttered, "Basically...'' she said before thinking deeply, "Don't hesitate and dive in straight into an all new world like a turtle into a water, right Mizuki-san?'' she concluded with a bright smile which got everyone's attention.
Chizuru crosses his arms, "I must say though... this Aikatsu! New World Fest! event is gonna be a glorified hit!" he declared, "The other idol organizations should step up their A game if they wanna surpass the success of the Aikatsu! idols.'' he stated.
Oohori nodded in agreement, "I agree.'' he replied, "Don't get me wrong, the other idols out there had their fair share of success but Aikatsu! idols are on a different level! I mean... look at the Idol Rankings! It's filled with Aikatsu! idols!" he explained.
Mio chuckled nervously, "I don't think we're that different from other idols.'' she pointed out.
"He has a point though.'' Yuuki pointed out, "The others idols are popular on their own right but their success pales in comparison to the success of Aikatsu! idols.'' he stated.
Ema smiled, "Glad that you think of us that way.'' she said in gratitude.
Sakuya then spoke, "You girls were right on how supportive these gentlemen are.'' she commented.
"I'm really glad that my sister and I finally get to meet them in person.'' Kaguya said with a smile.
"The feelings the same.'' Oohori replied in agreement.
"I'm surprised that your eyes didn't bleed nor suffered a happy heart attack upon meeting these two in person.'' Yuuki pointed out.
"I've taken some pills.'' Oohori replied with a proud look.
Maika facefaulted, "What kind of pills did you take?'' she questioned.
Chizuru then turns to Raki, "I guess your super-duper excited for the upcoming event?'' he pointed out.
Raki nodded, "Hai! I'll meet lots of idols, and lot of dresses!" she said before looking at her scrapbook, "I'll fill this up with lots and lots, one step at a time! The Aikatsu! New World Fest! is way too exciting!" she cheered.
And that's it for this chapter, I hope you all enjoy it! The songs featured in this chapter are titled, A nice "to meet you"!, Strong, Kind, Beautiful and Take Me Higher.
These are the characters that debuted in this chapter:
Yuu Ishigami from Kaguya-Sama: Love is War
Hibiki Tenshou, Alicia Charlotte, Sakuya Shirayuri and Kaguya Shirayuri from Aikatsu Friends!
And with this chapter done, it's time head back for another chapter of The Isle of Lost Lights.
Until then paalam!