Author's Note

I'm a day late but... not the worst, right? I wanted to make this at least to my satisfaction and I think it's alright in the current state. It's most likely a bit rough, but I want to get this out while the Christmas vibe is still here. Once again, Merry Christmas!

This chapter can be skipped. Anything that happened in this special chapter won't influence the flow of the actual story.

Update

Few grammar fix

Chapter 12.1: Christmas Live! Everyone All Together!

A week before Christmas, the suite precures, S4 and previous generations, M4, and Rola and Koharu. Their new friend Yurina and Suzu are there as well.

Yume then starts off "Everyone is here. Now then, this year's Christmas, I'm thinking of having everyone doing a Christmas live, together."

Hibiki then raises her hand "Uhmm, I understand if everyone else here were to do one, but why us?"

Rola then answers "It's because the four of you had gotten the most attention recently."

Kanade then says "The four of us?"

Yume answers "Yes! Starting with Ako. Ako is is young but her live won't lose to most idols."

Koharu nods "I agree. Ako is definitely amazing. She is already better than me after my whole year here."

Hibiki then asks "No way, but you are Yume's childhood friend right? I thought you are just as amazing."

Koharu shakes in denial "No no no, there is no way I can keep but. Besides, what I love the most are designing dresses."

Rola then says "Yeah, Koharu's dress is amazing. Although, if you are talking about the real skills they possess when they came to Four Star Academy, Yume was probably one of the worst."

Hibiki and others were shocked. Hibiki then says "No way, you are joking right?"

Yume then looks at Rola "Rola! That was so long ago. Also, I wasn't that bad… Probably."

Yurina then stutters while saying "Probably? Why is that?"

Koharu then decides to be cheeky with Yume "Only when off stage though. When Yume is on stage, she was using some kind of weird power to perform much better than anyone was expecting."

Yurina then questions again "Weird power? Is that why Yume is so good?"

Suzu who was listening then says "Doesn't that mean Yume was cheating?"

Hime then walks closer to Yume, defending her "That's not it. Yume reached this far with her own real power."

Yume then says "Well, I do agree that it is kind of cheating. That's why I have not used that power in my live ever since I know how to control it."

Kanade then thinks for a second then looks at Yume "If that is the case, what kind of live will Yume be capable of if she uses that power?"

Yume blinks "Eh?"

Then the older Ako smiles "Why not? It's been a while since your stupidly amazing live."

Yume thinks then nods "Alright, I'll do it. Though just this one time. We still have the Christmas event we need to do together."

The little Ako then questions "Christmas event? Is it a special live?"

Ruka then answers "Yep yep yep! We will all be on stage together!"

Hibiki then immediately asks "Wait, you mean us too? The four of us with everyone else here?"

Subaru then steps forward and says "Yes, but don't worry, it's the first time for us as well."

Kanade then asks "The first time? But everyone had known each other for a long time, right?"

Asahi then playfully answers "We never really had the chance. Or maybe, we were just waiting for this day."

Kanade dumbfoundedly responds "Eh?"

Kanata then pulls Asahi's shirt "Enough, but well, it is somewhat true. We have been waiting for this day to perform altogether."

Hime then smiles and says "That's right. We are excited about this live as well."

Hime then looks back at the other 25th generation S4. They all agree and put on a bright smile.

Yume then turns back and looks at Mahiru, Ako, Ruka, Koharu, and Rola "Everyone, let's do our best! We can't let our senpai do everything!"

Rola answers to Yume "Of course, let's do our best!"

Tsubasa with Hime and others then says "I see that our kohai wants to best us for sure this time. The Christmas song, we won't lose!"

Because everyone is getting excited, Hibiki couldn't hold back and says "Kanade, Elle, Ako! We just started but let's do our best and not lose!"

Cheerful and excitement resonance with each person. They soon begin their practice and tries to do their best for the Christmas event.

A few days later, Gyaku shows up in the city and looks around. He sees Christmas decorations everywhere.

He couldn't help but shouts "What the hell is this? So many decorations everywhere, why?"

All the pass by people looks at him and gives him a weird look.

A boy "Mama, what is he saying?"

The mother "Just leave that weird old man alone, let's go."

Gyaku looks at the mother and child and mutters while trying to compose himself "Did I say something weird?"

An old lady then stops near him "Hahaha, don't worry. But it sure is weird. Someone your age that doesn't know Christmas."

Gyaku looks at the old lady and says "Christmas, one second."

He takes out a very small notebook and starts looking for an answer "I see, what a weird and outdated practice. However…"

He looks around and he sees the businesses thriving really well. Nearly every store is having customers none stop. He then looks up the relation of Christmas and most businesses.

He then is surprised "20 percent? Near the end of the year, Christmas and new year are able to create around 20 percent of their sales? No way, there is something wrong with this number. There has to be a catch."

The old lady then gives Gyaku a hot meat bun "Take it and keep yourself warm. Merry Christmas." Gyaku accepted it without a chance to refuse.

He then sees the old lady starts walking away "Ah, thanks. Merry Christmas."

Gyaku takes a bite and feels warm from it "I see, so this is part of the reason most people are spending money. But I can't leave without doing anything. Hmm…"

Gyaku walks down the road and finally finds a person he can use.

A girl walks out of a build sighs "Why canceled, just because they wanted more time, my live getting canceled."

Gyaku smiles and says "Found one, lucky! Anti-Dream! Awaken, Negadol!"

In the largest venue in the city, Suzu and Yurina are on the stage acting as the host. Both of them are dressed up in matching Santa's outfit.

Suzu shouts "Everyone! Welcome to.."

Yurina shouts as well "The Four Star Academy's"

Then both of them together "Christmas Live Event!"

The crowd begins to cheer on and couldn't wait for the stage to start.

Yurina then continues "Then without any delay, let's get the lives started! I'm sure it will all be amazing."

Suzu then says "For our first idol, she is the one our very own top idol Yume handpicked, Hojo Hibiki!"

In the backstage, Hibiki complains "Why introduce me like that? Now the pressure…"

Yume then makes a wry laugh and says "Well, she is not exactly wrong. I think she'll probably introduce Kanade the same way."

Kanade couldn't help but feel pressured as well "That's… why…"

Ellen then gives Hibiki a push "Either way, you are up. Good luck, Hibiki."

Hibiki then says "Hojo Hibiki, Strumming my wild tune!"

Hibiki then goes onto the stage and sings her first original song, Sm!le L!nk. After Hibiki, it is Kanade with her own song, Precious Things. Then follows up with Ellen's and Ako's song, Can't Stop My Heart Beat! And Overture~Overture of Friendship~

With that, Yurina asks the audience "With that, four songs are finished. What does everyone think of their song?"

A loud cheer and be heard even from the backstage. Hibiki and others notice and look at each other with a smile.

Suzu then starts introducing the next one "For our next stage, it's a bit of a surprise but it is the M4!"

As soon as Suzu says M4, many fangirls start screaming. Within them, each of the member's name can be heard.

The M4 looks at each other and Subaru say "Alright, our first Christmas collab with the girls. Let's show them the result of our special training, let's do it!"

The M4 goes onto the stage and sings their signature song, Our Miracle. However, one thing that surprised everyone in their live is their special appeal. The M4 floats and reaches their hands out into the center. A golden sparkle starting to form and becomes bigger and bigger. The golden ball then expands and surrounds the four of them while each one making a pose while close together.

After the stage, Yume compliments Subaru.

Yume says "Subaru, that was amazing!"

Subaru then gets embarrassed and looks away "Yeah… thanks."

Meanwhile, on the stage, Yurina and Suzu continue to keep the audience excited.

Suzu says "That was something else. M4 suddenly show us that amazing special appeal."

Yurina then says "Yes, that was amazing. However, that's not all. We have more special guests today!"

Suzu nods and announces "Everyone, today we also have the 25th generation of S4!"

Yurina and Suzu then take turns to introduce each member "Hime Shiratori, Tsubasa Kisaragi, Yozora Kasumi, and Yuzu Nikaido."

The four of them show up onto the stage immediately after Yurina and Suzu are off the stage. The song the four of them sing was the iconic S4 song, Episode Solo. Even though it's a song the audiences had heard many times, the live still makes them extremely excited. In the backstage, everyone else is just as impressed and mesmerized by the performance. Afterward, it is Yume and other's turn.

Suzu then comments "With that amazing performance, I wonder what kind of live our current Four Star Academy senpai will bring us?"

Yurina answers "I'm sure it will be just as amazing. As for our first one to take the baton, it is Nanakura Koharu!"

Koharu takes a deep breath, preparing herself.

Yume then says "Good luck, Koharu. I'm sure everyone will love it!"

Koharu nods "Yes!"

Then Koharu goes onto the stage and she sings Message of a Rainbow. After Koharu, it is Mahiru and she sings Makeover Makeup. Once Mahiru is done, the one after her is Ruka and she sings Huneybee's Kiss. Following up is Ako; with her own song, Marina of August.

Yurina then gets all excited as well "That was so amazing, right?"

Suzu smiles and answers "Definitely, but it's not over yet. Next, we have the one who recently came back, Sakuraba Rola!"

The crowds' cheer becomes deafening and Yurina says "Rola will also be being us the new Swift Appeal. Rola, please!"

The lights shut off then Yurina and Suzu hurridly gets off the stage. Rola then jumps into the stage soon after.

Rola begins singing "There is a chemical reaction that I can't do alone, Just what is this miracle? When 1 plus 1 equals infinity; one two three, four, and magic. I'm finding friends to see this unknown scenery. So I need your strength to go together."

Rola's live bring joy to everyone and everyone enjoys her live and her Swift Appeal makes a huge impression on everyone.

Yume then says "Rola, that appeal really is amazing. I need to learn Swift Appeal too, but I need to do my best with my live. Swift Appeal can come after."

After the live, Suzu and Yurina are back on the stage.

Suzu says "That Swift Appeal really is amazing. I didn't think such an appeal could have existed."

Yurina then says "Same here, but this also means that our Aikatsu never ends. There will always be something new for us to learn and discover."

Suzu nods and says "That's what makes Aikatsu so exciting. However, we must learn the basics and make sure we master everything we learned."

Yurina agrees "Yes, and this is what our next live will be. She will show us what it's like to do your best into everything. Nijino Yume, the world top idol will be showing her 200% live!"

Yume shows up onto the stage and music starts playing. However, before she even starts singing, her eyes glitter and begin using her power already. Her aura is already in place.

Yume then sings "Though the light is still in a faraway sky, I will not lose my wish. I'll wait for the earnest you."

When her aura usually comes up, it ends up expending her aura even more. There are also eight rainbows crossing over one another and centering above her. Yume then continues her song, Stardom, until the end. However, no sound can be heard for a good while.

Then Yurina snaps out then goes onto the stage and says "That was absolutely amazing. No, amazing is an understatement here. Yume, this live must be your best so far."

Yume then says "I think today's live was definitely my best. However, it is not over yet!"

Suzu then says "That's right, We still have more live coming up! Oh right, Yume and Yurina, you two should hurry up and start getting ready."

Yume and Yurina smiles and nods "Yes!"

As the two going off stage, Suzu smiles and says "Alright! Our next live will start soon! Everyone, get ready!"

Everyone cheers and the lights starting to dim down. However, backstage is currently having a problem. A Negadol shows up and is causing havoc. Hibiki and others couldn't transform since everyone else are in the same room together.

Negadol the cry out "Negaaadolllll!"

The S4 old and asks everyone "Seriously, who is that? Just what does this crazy thing want?"

Negadol then looks at Ako and gives her a rough answer "Christmas, Live, Stage…"

Ako is surprised that the Negadol answers her "Eh? Well, if you want to watch the live. I guess we can find a special seat for you. Recking everything back here isn't good."

The Negadol looks displeased but Hime steps in and corrects Ako "I think that's wrong. This girl, I think she is also an idol."

Yozora then says "I think so too, her outfit looks quite nice as well, an idol Santa girl outfit."

Hime then walks closer to the Negadol with a hand reached out for it to take "Why don't we go and have to best live with all of us?"

Negadol then slowly takes Hime's hand "Live…"

Yume who sees it takes the Negadol's other hand and smiles

Hime and Yume then pull the Negadol along "Let's go!"

With it, everyone else follows and jumps onto the stage one by one. However, by that time, some audiences are already worried. It took them quite some time and they stand on the stage with a monster that had terrorized the academy and the city. However, the music soon starts playing.

Rola, Koharu, Ako, and Mahiru begin the song "We wish you a Merry Christmas."

The line then repeated by M4 and then following up once more by Hibiki and her friends. While that is going on, Yume and Hime look at the Negadol with a warm smile.

Everyone else but Hime, Yume, and the Negadol sings while facing towards them "And a happy New year!"

Afterward, the Negadol smiles and sings along with Yume and Hime "We wish you a Merry Christmas."

The song continues to go on with the Negadol performing along with them. When it is about to enter the last verse of the song, the Negadol purifies itself and reveals the person to be Maori. Everyone who knows her is shocked but also is relieved. The live performance then ends without any issue and the Negadol getting purified was well taken by the audiences.

Suzu the hurry to the stage and announce "And that it! Everyone, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!"

The audience then shouts in unison "Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!"

After the live performance, everyone gathered together with Maori for an after live party.

The one standing in front and speaking is Yume "Everyone, thanks for the good work. That was the best Christmas Live ever! For the rest of the night, let's party to our heart content!"

Everyone agrees and shouts "Yeah!"

Subaru then immediately take out a non-alcoholic champaign and opens it "Let's go!"

When it burst open, some juice spreads over to Yume and others. Among them, it is Tsubasa. Even though she is also hit, she didn't say anything.

Subaru immediately withdraws "Crap…"

Tsubasa then says "To make such a mess, this calls for a punishment time! Is what I would usually say. However, this is the party we all had been waiting for. So…"

Everyone waits for what Tsubasa is going to say. Subaru also backs off to Kanata and others.

Tsubasa then takes out the same champaign bottle and opens it towards the M4 while saying "Revenge time!"

Hibiki couldn't help but want to join in "Alright, then me too!" She grabs the bottle and also opens it, despite Kanade attempting to stop her. The party goes on and the laughter doesn't end throughout the whole Christmas night.