(Author's note: The characters Yurie, Mimu Emilton, Palupu Ranrang, Ruka Essenpolka, Corvette Hiyards, Layla B. Simmons, Extra Kaido, Suzukaze Shion, Chelcy Hanazaki Squire, & The Announcer Girl are all from the 1994 4-Part OVA Series IDOL PROJECT, released by KSS Films. This series is not yet picked up for North American distribution, but can be found in fansubbed versions. It's from the same studio [Studio OX] and the same character designs who did JAJA UMA QUARTET [currently availible thru Central Park Media under the title WILD CARDZ]. The story is about Mimu, a 14-year-old who enters the Excellent Idol Competition and wants to meet her own idol, Yurie. Along the way, she meets other famous Idols, and once she gets to the competition, she and the other idols she meets are abducted to another planet where they are participating with other Idols in olympics-like games. It's a pretty cute and funny series, with some very good music.)
SEARCH FOR THE EXCELLENT IDOL - CHAPTER 1 - "THE SMILE OF RUKA"
2 MAGICAL GIRLS & A GODDESS - My Sailor Moon/Pretty Sammy/Oh My Goddess/Idol Project crossover fanfic
"I'm going, mom", Serena calls out as she heads out the door.
"Where are you going, dear?", asks Ms. Tsukino.
"I'm going to meet my friends over at the mall", answers Serena, "we're going to help Mina find an outfit and a swimsuit for the Excellent Idol Competition tomorrow night".
"Oh, I heard about that", says Mrs. Tsukino, "It's a very big deal here in Tokyo. Idol wanna-bes come from all over to participate, and there's a really big prize for first place".
"Yep", nods Serena, "A thousand dollars cash prize, a recording contract, TV & radio appearances, concerts, it's a really big deal, and Mina's been looking foward to this all year".
"Well, have fun", smiles Mrs. Tsukino, "in case you were wondering, Rini & Sammy went over to the arcade".
"That's cool", answers Serena, "as long as its daylight, they'll be just dandy. Well, gotta go, I'll see you later, mom".
"See you later, Serena", smiles Mrs. Tsukino, "don't be late for dinner".
"Don't worry, I won't", answers Serena as she walks out the door.
Serena walks down the street and meets Sasami walking the opposite way. "Hi, Sasami", greets Serena.
"Oh, hi, Serena", says Sasami, "what's up?"
"I'm going to go down to Molly's and were gonna meet our friends over at the mall to find an outfit and swimsuit for Mina", replies Serena, "she's going to participate in tomorrow night's Excellent Idol Competition. Wanna come with me?"
"Oh, sure thing", nods Sasami, "I've got nothing to do anyway. But i really don't have a lot of money on me".
"Oh, it's no problem", says Serena, "much of my friends don't, sometimes we just window shop. But today is a special day, so they may bring a little extra with them. I'll even treat you to a shaved ice along the way. Conme on, it'll be fun. We'll pick up Molly and head down."
"Oh, thanks, Serena", smiles Sasami as she & Serena walk down the street together.
Meanwhile......en route to the arcade.......
Rini & Sammy walk to the ice cream stand before they head down to the arcade.
"Two small cones, please", Rini asks the ice cream vendor. A girl of Rini's age, with blue hair and wearing a pink & white dress, strolls down toward the ice cream stand.
"Here you go", smiles the ice cream vendor as he hands Rini & Sammy the cones, "That will be $2.50 please".
Sammy hands the vendor the money, "here you go, sir", replies Sammy.
"Thank you", smiles the vendor, "and have a nice day".
"One small cone, please", smiles the blue haired girl, then turns to both Rini & Sammy, "hiya! how are you two doing?"
"Um, do we know you from somewhere?", wonders Rini.
"Oh, I am so sorry for being so rude", says the girl, "my name is Ruka, Ruka Essenpolka".
The vendor hands Ruka her cone. "That will be $1.25, please".
Ruka hands the vendor her money, "here you go, and have a terrific day".
"Well, pleased to meet you, Ruka", smiles Rini, "I'm Rini, and this is cousin, Sammy".
"Cousins?", wonders Ruka, "I thought you 2 were brother & sister, or even boyfriend & girlfriend".
"Nah", answers Sammy, "just cousins".
"So, Ruka", wonders Rini, "are you from around here?"
"Not really, Rini", answers Ruka, "I'm from Shinjuku, and I'm here for the Excellent Idol Competition tomorrow night".
"Oh, I heard about that", says Sammy, "it's really a big deal here in Tokyo. One of my sister's friends is gonna participate in it".
"Yeah", continues Rini", "idol wanna-bes from all over participate for great prizes, like cash, a recording contract, appearances, the whole 9 yards".
"That's so cool", says Ruka, "um, what's the name of your sister's friend?"
"Her name is Mina", answers Sammy.
"Mina! I would like to meet her", smiles Ruka, "this is my 3rd time participating".
"Hey! I believe I have seen you before", wonders Sammy, "we're you in a few commercials?"
"Sure have", smiles Ruka, "for Pocky, Pretz, Collon, Calpis, the Licca-chan doll, even a few walk-ons in a couple shows".
"Wow! Come to think of it, i do remember seeing you on TV", says Rini, "how about that, Sammy. A celebrity in front of us".
"Well, not a full blown celebrity yet", grins Ruka, "but when I will the Excellent Idol Competition tomorrow night, everybody will want my autograph".
"Say, Ruka", asks Sammy, "Rini & I are heading down to the arcade. Wanna come with us?"
"May I?", exclaims Ruka happily.
"Sure can", answers Rini.
"Yay!", cheers Ruka, "let's go". As the 3, with ice cream cones in hand, head down to the arcade.
TO BE CONTINUED................................