Author's Note

Here is the new chapter and I'm surprised that this story actually broke my all-time monthly visit and view record now. I actually had to replan this chapter a bit. Wasn't going to toss in new character already but I'm having a hard time with Kanade for some weird reason. Either way, super happy to see how well this crossover series is doing.

Update

Minor dialogue change

Minor grammar fix

Chapter 9: Makeover and Recipe, New Friend

In another world, Gyaku is making a report.

Gyaku "And that's what happened, sir."

The man playing with a large medicine pill like a capsule with his finger over the table.

He stops and looks at Gyaku then asks "So? Do you have a solution?"

Gyaku gulps "Yes, I do have a solution."

The man leans back then crosses his arm and asks more questions "There is a problem, isn't it?"

Gyaku slowly nods "Yes, I'm afraid that even if I target one that doesn't have Aikatsu Mode, she might just gain one during the fight."

The man laughs "Hahahaha, don't worry about it. I have sent her to help you already."

Gyaku is surprised "Her? But sir, you know about her personality."

The man then turns around "Don't worry about that. This could be considered an interesting job for her."

Gyaku nods "Understood, then I'll be taking my leave."

The man agrees and Gyaku leaves the room.

In a classroom, Mahiru is teaching the newer students some makeup techniques.

Mahiru shows examples "If we compare these two methods, drawing it from bottom-up this way will become sharper."

Mahiru is giving out a few makeups tips and sooner after that last example, she stops.

Mahiru then says "Alright, I think that's enough for today. Make sure everyone tries different techniques and don't be afraid of doing an image change."

Kanade closely taking notes and mutters "I see, I didn't think there are so many things to experiment with. It's almost like creating a recipe for cooking."

Then suddenly, a girl behind Kanade says "Oh! That's some notes! Hmm? Did you already thought up some new techniques?"

Kanade is surprised but still answers "Yes, Mahiru's lessons are easy to understand. I just thought, maybe I can come up with something as well."

The girl looks at her notes again and nods "Why don't we try it? Oh, I'm Kosei Suzuku. You can just call me Suzu since that's what most people call me.."

Kanade then greets Suzu "I'm Minamono Kanade. Just Kanade is fine."

Suzu then says "Alright, let get going!" Then drags Kanade out of the room

Kanade complains but get's drag out "Ahh… wait, where are we going?"

Suzu drags Kanade into her room and they sat down.

Suzu then says "Open it up, let's try them right now!"

She rushes Kanade to open her notebook and in the middle of it, another one fell out. The other notebook opens up and reveals different cooking recipes.

Suzu picks it up and takes a quick look "Wow, so many. The way you note them is… also the same?"

Kanade then takes it back and opens up the right one. "Here, you want to try them right?"

Suzu nods and says "Yeah, they look like it'll be interesting. I got most of the utensils ready too!"

Suzu then goes into her closet and starts rummaging through her stuff. A bit later, she takes out a large chest that is the size of a shopping cart. Suzu opens it up and it becomes a multi-layered box with all kinds of makeup related tools.

Suzu presents to Kanade "Here it is! My personal collection of the premium makeup wonder box!"

Kanade is shocked and says "That's… amazing. How did you even find a box that big?"

Suzu puts both hands on her hips and says "Of course, I made it myself! You see, I came from a family of craftsmen. My father, in particular, is extremely picky about aesthetics. After some time, I notice makeup and aesthetics are quite similar so… I ended up here."

Kanade stops Suzu and asks "Wait for a second. How is that related to end up being in an idol academy?"

Suzu answers "Ah, about that. My father said 'If you want to do makeup, at least be in the position to showoff!' then he slaps the enrollment paper in my face." Suzu said while imitates her rough father's voice.

Kanade giggles and says "That's quite a father. As for me, I pretty much get to do what I want."

Suzu then asks "Why did you join Four Star Academy then? With those recipes, you want to be a chef?"

Kanade then makes a wry smile while saying "Well, a lot of stuff happens. Besides, I also like music just as much as my friends. Being an idol is also something I would like to try."

Suzu then says "I see, you also have your share of worries. Well, for now, let's get beautify!"

The two of them start trying out different ideas. Some turn out fine, others are funny, then a few would take too much time. Before they know it, it's already night time. Kanade then notices it is dark out and remembers something.

Kanade looks at the time and says "No way, 7:20 already?"

She then looks at Suzu "Sorry, I got to go. I was supposed to meet up with my friends."

Suzu shakes her head "Don't worry about it. Hurry up and go."

Kanade hurriedly packs up her stuff and rushes out while saying "Sorry, let's do it again sometime."

Suzu waves at Kanade as she leaves. She then smiles and mutters "Yeah, let's do it again."

Kanade rushes to the cafeteria. She sees Hibiki, Ellen, and Ako still waiting for her.

She ran over and apologize "Sorry I'm late. I got caught up with something."

Hibiki angrily says "You are really late! I thought something happened to you!"

Kanade apologizes again "Sorry, I was doing something with a friend and well… It just happened."

Hibiki then screams "So what? It is okay to be an hour late?"

Ellen then tries to calm Hibiki "Hibiki, don't you think that's enough? Kanade is usually on time."

Kanade then screams back to Hibiki "Well I'm really sorry about showing up late! Besides, aren't you the one usually show up late?"

Hibiki retorts "But it's only a few minutes, not an hour!"

Ako on the side then puts down a tray full of food and says "Enough, let's just eat."

Ellen then nods "Yeah, let's just eat. It's getting late already."

Hibiki, Kanade, and Ellen then went over and grab their food. There is no conversation during the meal and the tension between Hibiki and Kanade makes everyone nearby looking at them without being able to say anything. Kanade then finishes first and leaves.

Ellen then looks at Hibiki and says "Don't you think you went overboard?"

Hibiki slowly nods "Yeah, sorry."

Ellen shakes her head "I'm not the one you should apologize to."

Ako then adds on "You should hurry up and apologize soon. If this drags on, it might end up being like what happened to you two in the past."

Hibiki thinks for a second and immediately starts eating everything left on the plate. "Mm, gah… Alright, off I go!" Hibiki then runs off, trying to find Kanade.

A short while after, Hibiki opens the door into their dorm room. She then finds Kanade sleeping in already.

Hibiki tries to quietly ask "Kanade? Umm… Are you awake?"

After a short wait, Hibiki continues "I guess not. Well, I tried…" Hibiki then thinks 'I'll try again tomorrow morning' and goes to sleep.

After Hibiki enters her bed, Kanade silently mutters "Hmph, stupid Hibiki."

The next day morning, before Hibiki wakes up, Kanade is already gone.

Kanade is in her class and looking through her notebook. Soon after, Suzu pops out from behind Kanade.

She surprises her "Bah! What are you doing?"

Surprised Kanade takes a few seconds to gather her thoughts "Suzu, it's you. Well, it's just I got into a fight with my friend after I left."

Suzu then bows in a perfect 90 degree "Sorry, it's all because of me."

Kanade stops Suzu and says "It's fine, we'll make up soon… probably."

Suzu then gets up and asks "I'm sorry, is there anything you want to do?"

Kanade then looks at her notebook. There are some scribbles with several different dances, dresses, and makeup that can go along with it. Suzu peaks at it again and questions Kanade's purpose for the drawings.

She asks "Kanade, what are all these drawings for?"

Kanade did not answer at first but then says "It was for Hibiki. I heard from other S4 members that they do live to celebrate and stuff. I thought of doing the same with my own style."

Suzu then continue asking "What for? Is it her birthday?"

Kanade shakes her head "No, but it's something regarding the two of us."

Suzu then asks "So a brand new live you want to do that's about the two of you. Don't you think a new song is needed as well?"

Kanade thinks for a bit and nods in agreement "Yeah, I think a new song would be good but…"

Suzu then says "Don't worry, I'll help you. Let's give this Hibiki friend of your's a big surprise."

Kanade then nods once again "Alright, then I'm in your care."

The two of them starts to work together closely and a few days had passed.

Hibiki barely had any chance to meet up with Kanade and could not even apologize to her even once. Hibiki tries to find help from Ellen and Ako.

Ako then angrily yells at Hibiki "What are you doing? If you can't find a time to meet up with her, just wait for her in the room!"

Hibiki then starts pointing her fingers together and says "Actually… I tried. However I… Well… fell asleep."

Ako sighs upon hearing that and Ellen couldn't help but says "That sounds like you. So, I guess that's why you came to us."

Hibiki nods and asks for help "Can I ask for a little help?"

Ako then disappointingly says "We just have to do something right?"

Hibiki nods again "Yes, please."

Ellen then says "Well, let's find Kanade first. We need to find out what she is up to."

Hummy then joins in "In that case, I know where to go-nya!"

Ellen then asks "You know where?"

Hummy nods and says "Kanade usually would get out of her practice around this time-nya."

Hibiki then gets up while saying "Alright, then let's go!"

The three of them are hiding behind a wall, waiting for Kanade to walk out of her class. After a short wait, Kanade comes out with Suzu. The two of them are talking about something and is looking to be very close.

Hibiki looks at the two and asks "Who is that?"

Ellen and Ako both shake their heads. Then someone answers from behind them "Kosei Suzuku. She is in the same class as Kanade. They have been working on something together for the past few days."

They look back and see Yume. Hibiki then says "Yume, you are free today?"

Yume nods "Yeah, the director of the program I was supposed to be in got sick. So they had to push the date back."

Ellen then asks "Won't that cause issues with your schedule?"

Yume shakes her head "No, it usually turns out fine. Rather, this is more like one of those surprise off day."

Ako then says "That's nice but… You got any other information on that girl?"

Yume thinks but then says "No, sorry. Though why are you girls hiding?"

Hibiki then gets down while putting her hands up, showing them to do the same. then slowly tells Yume what happened.

However, before she finishes, Yume says "Umm, I think I get it. However…" Yume points at Kanade and Suzu off at a great distance.

The three of them look back and shouts "Ahh! Hurry!"

They start run after them while dragging Yume along.

Just before Hibiki and others catch up with Kanade, a Negadol shows up in front of them.

Negadol screams and says "Yaaaaaaa, It's all useless. There is no way to recover!"

Hibiki says "Negadol, great, this kind of timing again."

Yume then says "Bad timing or not, we still have to do it, right?"

Hibiki, Ellen, and Ako nods and answers "Yes!"

The four of them transforms and each one of them announces their name. However, their catchphrase has changed.

Melody finishes first and says "Live with resonance, Cure Melody!"

Beat finishes second "Sound with max tension, Cure Beat!"

Muse finishes third "Sings with the Goddess, Cure Muse!"

The last one is Diva "Shine like the first star, Cure Diva!"

They looks at each other after the transformation.

Melody asks "Did our line changed as well?"

Beat nods "Yeah, not only our group lines are different, our own lines changed too."

Muse then says "Diva didn't change though."

Diva responds "Maybe it's because I'm from this world to begin with?"

Beat then immediately says "Ah, I see. Our line changed because we are in this world with and half of us can use Aikatsu mode already."

Melody then agrees "That makes sense."

Muse retorts "How?"

Diva then turns to Melody and others and tries to get everyone to focus "Umm, everyone? Shouldn't we be dealing with the Negadol?"

At the same time, Negadol jumps in and tries to strike Diva from behind.

Melody notices it first "Watch out!"

She jumps and carries Diva out of the danger. The Negadol's fist breaks the tiles on the ground and stirs up all the dust on the ground. When Melody lands and stop, Negadol is already next to her. It makes a roundhouse kick at Melody.

Melody notices her last second "Eh, ahhh!"

Both Melody and Diva were sent flying.

Beat looks at the Negadol and says "She is fast, be careful!"

Muse nods and tries to engage with the Negadol while Beat supports her. While Melody and Diva are a bit far away, they try to enter Aikatsu mode. However, the Negadol is fast enough to move in before they start their change."

Diva says "What is with her? There is no time… to even put the cards into the module."

Melody then says "She is just too fast. If only Rhythm is here."

Ellen then questions "Now that you mention it, where is she?" She looks at the direction where Kanade was last seen by them.

Muse annoyingly says "Just hang on. I'm sure she will come soon."

Hibiki looks at everyone and they all nod, agree to hang on until Rhythm arrives.

When the giant smoke cloud happens, Kanade tries to run towards it as she knows that is could be the Negadol. However, Suzu grabs her hand and prevents her from moving closer.

Suzu then yells at Kanade "What are you doing? It could be dangerous over there, let's run!"

Kanade tries to come up with an excuse "Well, it might just be something fun instead. I think it'll be fine."

Suzu shouts and starts pulling Kanade away "No way, it looks like something exploded. If there is any big event that would use such a thing, we would have known. Let's hurry, safety first!"

Kanade then get pulled away "Ehhh?" She looks back and wishes Hibiki and others safe "I hope they can manage without me."

About a minute later, they enter a building for safety. Suzu and Kanade are both out of breath.

Suzu then says "We should be fine if we stay here."

Kanade hesitantly agrees "Ye Yeah."

Suzu looks out of the windows and sees occasional explosions "Just what is going on?"

Kanade says "I… don't know."

Suzu looks at Kanade "Oh right, of course, you won't know. Sorry, I asked a stupid question."

Kanade then says "Well, let's go back for today. It's probably not good to stay out for too long today."

Suzu then thinks for a bit and asks "How about that? Are you going to work on it yourself?"

Kanade nods "Yes, I think I can finish the rest myself."

Suzu then smiles "Alright, then good luck. I think I'll head back first, see you tomorrow!"

Suzu then runs off while Kanade getting a sigh of relief. She turns around and starts running towards the place of battle. Kanade runs while thinking "Please hold on, I'm coming."

When Kanade arrives at the scene, Melody and others are quite injured. A second later, Diva lands near Kanade.

Diva looks at Kanade and says "You are finally here. That one is fast, so be careful, okay?."

Kanade nods and says "Precure, Live Modulation!" She transforms into Rhythm and says "Notes with passion, Cure Rhythm!"

Melody looks back at Rhythm "Rhythm!"

Rhythm jumps next to everyone and says "Sorry I'm late."

Beat says "Don't worry, what's important is that you are here."

Muse then follow up with "Mhmm!"

After that, Melody and Rhythm look at each other.

Melody and Rhythm then apologize at the same time "Sorry!"

The two are surprised by the sudden apology to each other but they soon put up a smile.

Melody then says "Alright, now we are here, It's time to finish the Negadol!"

The four other cures nod in agreement and the real battle against the super agile Negadol begins.