Author's Note

Hello! Sorry, it took me so long to update. I had issues with this chapter, or this Kanade event, for some reason and had to alter my storyboard a bit. Well, half of the reason might be because I had been busy with work and it's now holiday season. I may be able to get another chapter out by the end of the year. I have no plan on dropping this series after coming so far.

Also, I'll be slowly updating my original precure fanfic. First, improving the old chapters cause those are a mess right now.

Either way, enjoy and let me know if there is something for me to improve or suggestions like always.

Update

One minor scene added

Few grammar fix with minor dialogue changes

Chapter 10: Best Friend, Precious Things

Melody shouts "Alright, everyone! Let's go!"

Melody dashes forward while with Rhythm. Beat went towards the left and Diva goes to the right. Meanwhile, Muse stands at the back launching the first attack.

Muse says "Precure, Sparkling Shower!"

Muse's attack flies over Melody and Rhythm and heading directly at Negadol's head. The Negadol then rushes forward. Melody engages first and they lock fists. However, Rhythm shows up from Negadol's blind spot and sent it flying with a punch, towards Beat.

Rhythm then shouts "Cure Beat!"

Beat nods and says "I got it!"

Negadol notices Beat and try to turn around to defend.

Beat then says "Too late!"

She does a faint roundhouse kick and spins one additional time to kick the Negadol. Negadol now flying towards the Diva while spinning into the sky.

Beat then looks at Diva and says "Cure Diva! Your turn!"

Diva then says "Eh, Ah yes!"

Diva immediately jumps to where the Negadol is going. While the Negadol is spinning, Diva puts her palm on top of her other hand and pushes forward. It connects with Negadol's stomach.

Diva apologizes "Sorry, this will hurt a bit!"

She then applies force and the sound of a clear chime happens at the same time. Negadol is sent back directly down onto the earth. The impact creates a small crater and it can barely get back up.

Gyaku who is watching from a distance annoyingly complains "What is going on? I thought I was getting help!"

Before the Negadol gets back up, Rhythm says "I'll purify it this time."

Everyone but Melody questions it "Eh?"

However, Melody nods "Then I'll leave it to you."

Rhythm nods and takes out her Live Module and places her right hand on top of it. She then thinks "I can do this. I already know what my song will be like. My feeling and my recipe have already come together."

The Module shines as if it responds to her will. Her cards come out a moment after. It is a one-piece dress that looks almost like a wedding dress. However, it is designed in a way that is easier to move in and has some pink trimming around the edges. The shoes also is a white dress boot. However, it has an empty score design around the lace. The accessory is headband tiara with a single glittering small music note on each end.

Rhythm grabs the cards and smiles. After a moment, she shows it to Melody and others.

Melody says "As expected of Rhythm."

Rhythm then responds "To be honest, I wasn't sure if I can really do it."

Diva then says "All there is left is the Live. The Negadol will recover soon. I don't want to do that again."

Rhythm makes a wry laugh and the nods "Got it. Precure, Aikatsu Mode!"

Rhythm transforms and is ready to sing "Resounding deep in my heart is a melody I love. I softly hum the tune to myself and courage comes."

She sings in a gentle voice and the lyrics resonate with the Negadol's emotion. Bubbles with its memories starting to come out and the Negadol's aura disappears.

Beat then says "I'll do it! Line up! Soul of love! Love Guitar Rod!"

Beat then grabs hold of her guitar tightly and says "Change! Soul Rod! Fly forth, Tone Ring! Pretty Cure Heartful Beat Rock!"

Beat then plays some notes before she ends it "3/4 beat! 1... 2... 3! Finale!"

With that, the Negadol turns back into a normal girl, and the damages in the surrounding recover completely.

The girls then gather around. Hibiki and Kanade look at each other.

Then the two of them at the same time "I'm sorry."

Yume then comments "That's best friends for sure."

Ellen then says "Well, this isn't the first time they fought and made up like this."

Ako also comments "True, but that was a bit worrying."

Yume then goes closer to them and says "Now that the two of you made up, Kanade, you should do a live!"

Kanade is unsure "But… I don't know if I'm ready to go solo."

Hibiki then confidently says "You'll be fine. Kanade, that song was good. When did you work on it?"

Kanade answers "It has been a while and I… I'll do it. But please give me a few days to prepare."

Yume nods "Alright, I'll talk to Mahiru about this. The stage for Moon Beauty Class's practice live should be ready soon."

Kanade hurriedly says "Ah, now I'm feeling a little nervous. Yume, can I have more than a few days?"

Yume nods "Okay, I get it. I'll tell them to give you three days. Then I'll have Mahiru let you know the detail later."

Kanade then answers with confidence "Yes, and I'll do my best… Wait, three days?"

Yume nods "Yep, you are ready to go. All you need is practice, right? Then three days is enough."

Kanade "That's true but…"

Then Yume's alarm goes off and she checks the time "Ah, I got to go! Later and good luck!"

Yume then runs off while waving at everyone. Hibiki and others do the same. After a while Yume left, Hibiki puts her hand on Kanade's shoulder.

Hibiki says "Let's get to it then. I'm sure if we help you, you'll be able to do it!"

Kanade looks at Hibiki's hand and then back at her "Sorry."

Hibiki withdraw her hand and shockingly asks "Eh, what do you mean?"

Kanade answers "All that's left are the practices and I already got someone helping me."

Hibiki slouches "No way…"

Kanade apologizes "I'm really sorry, but I'll make sure you will definitely enjoy my live stage!"

Hibiki complains but Ellen stops her "Hibiki, don't you think that's enough?"

Hibiki then sighs and says "Fine, but Kanade, who is helping you?"

Just when Kanade is about to answer, Suzu shouts and runs towards Kanade "Kanade!"

When Suzu got close, Kanade says "Suzu, sorry. I know you are worried but everything is okay."

After Suzu catches her breath, she looks at Hibiki and others. "Uhmm, Kanade, who are they? Ah, are they the friends you told me about?"

Kanade nods and introduces them "Yes, this is Hibiki, Ellen, and Ako."

Suzu then looks at Ako "Ah, so you are the one that had the fight with the S4's Ako."

Ako sighs "That was…"

Suzu cuts Ako off and says "Ah don't worry. I think I understand what happened. I did read the report after all?"

Ako then asks "Report?"

Suzu then quickly says "Ah I mean the post, the post. There were people talking about it but knowing that Ako's record, it's probably over something silly."

Ellen then says "I see, that makes sense. I looked into S4 for a bit and that does sound like a good guess."

Hibiki then questions "Wait, you did? Maybe I should check out too. Kanade, let's look into tonight."

Kanade makes a wry smile " About that…"

Hibiki slowly asks "Don't tell me… You already…"

Kanade nods and says "Yes, I already looked into S4. I also looked at M4 as well."

Suzu then asks "M4?"

Kanade then asks "You don't know about M4? They are a really popular group."

Suzu stutters while answering "I... I... Of course, I know about M4. I just… Just never paid much attention to them."

Ellen then says "Well, let's leave it at that. Kanade, if you need my help, I'll always be around."

Hibiki then hurriedly says the same "Me too! I'm here to help at any time!"

Suzu then stands in front of Hibiki and Ellen and says "No need, I'm all the help Kanade will need. I'm going to be her manager after all."

Kanade pulls Suzu lightly, trying to stop her "Manager, please, I don't deserve to have one."

Suzu then points her index finger out and waves "No, uh. You are underestimating yourself."

Kanade refuses "No, I'm just a beginner. Besides, isn't this school all about self produce?"

Suzu then hesitantly responds "Yeah… you are right."

Then a voice from behind them tells the girls otherwise "That's not completely true. Being a manager might be too much in the long term but you can always be her assistance."

Everyone turns over and sees a long blond long hair girl standing close by. She gives off an aura that allows everyone to know she is an idol as well. No one is able to say a thing for a while.

Hibiki then boldly asks "Ah, uhmm. You are an idol too right? Maybe an amazing one too."

The blond hair girl is surprised by the question "Eh? Ah, sorry. It is just that is the first time someone had asked me such a question."

As soon as she finishes, a brown hair girl waves and runs over "Ah, there you are. You suddenly disappeared."

The blond girl then apologizes "It's okay. It was just a little detour. Besides…" She then looks at Hibiki and others "Don't you think they are the one Yume is talking about?"

She looks at them and says "You are right, I think they are the ones. However…" She looks at Suzu and Kanade "Are you two in the Moon Beauty Class?"

Kanade answers immediately "Yes! I'm Minamono Kanade!"

Suzu then follows up with a nod and answers as well "I'm Kosei Suzuku. Just call me Suzu is fine."

The blond girl then continues "Suzu, you said you want to be Kanade's manager right?"

Suzu nods "Yes, I'm not that good as an idol so I want to help Kanade."

The blond girl then becomes serious "That's no good. You can become her assistance but not her manager. Four Star Academy is here to help everyone to become the best idol they can be and find their individualism. Don't you think it's wrong to just give up your own chances?"

Kanade then looks at Suzu "That's right. Also, if possible, I want to stand on the stage with you someday."

Suzu looks down and thinks to herself "What's with them? I… For me to stand on stage and shine as they do… There is no way I…"

The brown hair girl then says "I know it's sudden but I agree. I really wish we can talk and help more, but we are short on time."

The blond girl is surprised "Eh?" She checks the time on her Aikatsu Mobile "You are right, it's already time. Let's go, Yozora."

The two then soon walks off, leaving the girls unable to react.

Ellen then says "Those two, they are amazing."

Ako then says "As expected from former S4 member."

Hibiki then looks back at Ako "Former S4?"

Kanade then says "Yozora… is it Kasumi Yozora, Mahiru's older sister?"

Suzu then looks at them walking off "I think so. Wait, if that is Yozora, then is she… Shiratori Hime?"

Hibiki then thinks for a while "Where have I heard that name before… Ah! Himetrain!"

Kanade questions "Himetrain?"

Hibiki then starts explaining while off in the distance, where Hime and Yozora heard Hibiki's shout couldn't help but giggles a bit.

Yozora says to Hime "They are a cheerful group aren't they?"

Hime nods and says "Yes, and they remind me of Yume."

Yozora then puts a finger on the chin "Ah, now that you mention it. It is quite similar." she says while putting her finger down.

Hime then continues "I can't wait to see what kind of idol they will become."

Both of them smiles and the two walk off.

A week of training and practices went by in a flash. Kanade now stands in the changing room. She takes a deep breath then looks at her cards.

Kanade smiles and mutters "My first stage by myself and with my own song. This is a bit scary but… Hibiki did it. If Hibiki did it, then I can do it too! With this Precious Songtress Coord! Minamono Kanade, recipe ready for the stage!"

Kanade goes through the changing sequence and jumps onto the stage. She looks at the audience and quickly found Hibiki and others. She took a deep breath and the music starts.

Kanade then begins singing "Resounding deep in my heart is a melody I love. I softly hum the tune to myself and courage comes."

Kanade combines it with a slow dance, similar to waltz. She also slowly walking forward and continues to sing "When hands are held together, the rhythm of the hearts comes together. The recipe of smiles is now complete."

Below the stage, one of the audience far away is Yozora.

Yozora then mutters "I see, she is good. It's just as Mahiru said, her beauty is quite interesting."

Standing beside her is Tsubasa "Yeah, however, it's not only Kanade. Her best friend Hibiki is also interesting. Their little Ako is doing amazing as well even though she is much younger than them."

Yozora looks at Tsubasa and then questions "How about the one in Bird Theatre Class?"

Tsubasa answers "Ah, you mean Kurokawa Ellen? She is skilled but… She seems to have some kind of trauma."

Yozora then questions further "Trauma? Will she be alright on stage?"

Tsubasa thinks for a second but shakes her head "No, even though it seems like she has recovered from her trauma quite a bit, there is still a bit remaining. But I think she can pull it through. I don't think I will need to do anything."

Yozora then makes a short response "I see."

As the conversation comes to an end, Kanade's performance slowly stops as well.

After it is all over, Hibiki, Kanade, Ako, Ellen, and Suzu are together.

Hibiki says "Kanade! That was amazing!"

Kanade happily says "Thanks, some of it is due to Suzu though." she says as she turns to Suzu.

Suzu stands proudly "Of course, I'm the best assistance after all!"

Ako then questions "Best assistance?"

Ellen then tries to stop Ako "Well, she did do a good job helping Kanade the whole time." Ellen then looks at Suzu "Though you are most likely part of the reason how Kanade's live turned out so well."

Hibiki then nods "Yes, definitely! Suzu, do you think you can help me next time?"

Suzu crosses her arms into an X "No, I'm only here to help Kanade."

Hibiki then complains "Come on, just a little bit?"

Kanade then goes ahead and teases Hibiki "Oh, I see. Hibiki, you are just asking Suzu for help now. I guess I don't need to do anything next time. Goodbye."

Hibiki then looks at Kanade walking away and chase after her "Wait, Kanade! That's not it, wait!"

Kanade then continues to tease Hibiki "Not waiting and don't follow me."

The three girls look at Hibiki and Kanade walks away. They look at each other and smile. They soon chase after the two while saying something to them.

Ellen says "Wait up you two!"

Suzu says "Kanade, I'll help you get her off you!"

Ako sighs and says "Seriously, this is how it ends after all."