Author's Note

This chapter bounces between scenes a lot. It is also originally planned to be released early last month but... yeah, I'm way behind schedule. I also had to go to work still since the business is considered an essential business somehow.

I also tie up the loose ends regarding Gyaku in this chapter. Looking back, that chapter wasn't planned as well as I hoped. I do try to keep in line with what most precure seasons are like while introducing a few new concepts. Most precure fans out there should know what is to come in the next chapter once finished this chapter. Also yes, I do plan on following through. Do let me know what you all think through.

Chapter 19: Aikatsu & Precure, Suzu's Counter Attack!

Early in the morning, all the cures meet up. They are at the S4 Garden and the meeting includes Hime. Rola and Subaru are there as well.

Hime asks "So, what do you girls want to know?"

Hibiki "Yes yes! How did you get the Live Module?"

"Ah, about that…"

Staff "Shiratori Hime, please be on stand by for ten minutes."

"Okay, I got it!"

Hime nods and takes a seat. She looks at her script and suddenly a glittering light cover object from above took her attention away.

"That's…"

It slowly floats down and lands on her script. Hime reaches her hand out to touch it. At that moment, Hime feels a sense of familiarity towards it.

"Live… Module… Eh?" She holds her head while confused

"How come? Why do I know what this is?"

Then a conversation of the few staff that finished their work early gets Hime's attention.

Staff A "Hey, check this out. Something crazy happened at Four Star Academy."

Staff B "Crazy? Hmm, aren't those CG?"

"That's what I thought too but the debris, it's off stage."

"Hmm, you are right. So this is not CG? Maybe some kind of performance? These girls are crazy."

"Hahaha, yeah, but it's kind of cool."

The two staff are looking at a recorded video of the precure fighting Negadol. Hime quickly takes out her Aikatsu Mobile and searches for it. A few videos came out. The most popular one is the fight when Ako turned into Negadols.

"That's… Ako!"

While surprised by it, the glow from precure transformation pulled her attention to it. However, while people won't notice anything strange, Hime played back the video from the beginning and focus on that spot.

"Someone is there, Yume?"

One of Yume's unique features, her heterochromia hair that was peeking out near the edge of the video. It was barely within the shot.

"Yume, cure Diva. Then those girls too… No, they are other people. Could it be? The new students Yume picked out? On top of that."

Hime looks at the Live Module and the videos a few times.

"Maybe this is what they used to transform."

After she confirms her findings, she is called by the Staff and her work resumes.

"Afterward, I finish as many jobs I could and came back. Who would've thought the day I came back was the day I get to see everyone transform."

Rola "Hold on, you were there?"

"I was there, on the other side of the forest."

Kanade "That's some amazing eyesight."

"Oh, it's nothing. Anyways, I'm surprised you know as well." Hime looks at Subaru

"Well, I just happen to see everything. But, I haven't been able to help at all."

Rola nods "Same here, all those fighting are just way too much. I need to hurry up and find a Live Module or else I won't be able to help at all."

"Yeah…"

Everyone turns to Subaru.

"No! Not like that! Please just let it go already!"

Rola's Aikatsu Mobile then rings. She takes a look.

"Oh, it's time already. Sorry, I got to go."

Yume asks "Work?"

"Kind of, but it's important."

"I see, then do your best!"

"Of course!"

Rola then runs off while waving back at everyone.

Hime then asks "Is there more you girls would like to know?"

Yume nods "Yes, well… it's not precure related, but can you tell us how you, Tsubasa, Yuzu, and Yozora were able to do the Swift Appeal?"

Hime laughs a bit "About that, we aren't quite sure. But I can share our experience with everyone."

Not only Yume, but everyone together "Please!"

Hime then starts talking about their practices until it's time for their work or lessens.

In another world, the enemy headquarter.

Man "Kosei, you are now in charge of that region. No, just focus on that country."

Kosei "Just… Japan. Why? I can do more than that!"

"I know, but we don't know how many precure is there. There were four from that world, maybe there are four as well."

"Eight, that's…"

"That would be too much for one person. Don't worry, I'm sending three people to help you. One of them, Mutsu, should be there in a few days. The other two will take a while, but it's the twin. You should know what they are capable of."

"Those two? I… understand."

Kosei thinks "If those two show up, things will get complicated. I'll have to get rid of the precure soon."

The man looks at Kosei and understands what she is thinking "Don't worry. if you can show results, I can hold those two back. I'm well aware of the personality of those two."

"Thank you!"

"Go, don't disappoint me like Gyaku."

Kosei then teleports away and the man pushes a button on his tablet. The wall to his right opens up and he walks in. A moment later, he reaches a dark room with a large cold sleep like device.

"Gyaku, my stupid son. To think you still listened even after all you had gone through. Did you wanted to become an idol that much?"

For a few seconds, he simply looks at Gyaku that is sleeping inside.

"They said they want to save you. To think they notice the dream you had and try to bring it out, that was unexpected. However, they just didn't realize what is to come in the future. Sleep well, for now, I'll make sure you won't get hurt by idols, Aikatsu ever again."

Suzu then walks around the academy, pondering at what to do.

"I got to think of a plan soon! If not, it'll become really annoying."

While walking down the hall, she happens to hear familiar voices.

"Koharu! At that part, keep your arm up a little longer!"

"Okay!"

Suzu looks into the room, she sees Rola, Mahiru, Ako, and Koharu.

Mahiru then says "But don't worry too much, that's the only mistake you did. On the other hand…"

Mahiru looks at Rola

"Wha, what?"

"The way you sing and dance had gotten more individuality. It's good for solo stage, but we are going to perform as a unit."

Ako nods "That's right, we are not competing with each other."

Rola realizes her mistake "Ah… Sorry, I'll change it."

Koharu then notices Suzu and turns around "You are, Suzu right? Do you need anything?"

"Eh? Ah no, well… The four of you are forming a unit? What's it called?"

The four girls look at each other with a sigh.

Rola answers "To be honest, we don't know yet."

"Is there no four-person unit to ask for advice?"

Ako then immediately says "M4! Mahiru!"

Mahiru nods and starts calling Asahi and explains the situation.

"Really? That's amazing!"

"And that's why we want some advice."

"Well, the most important part is the goal. What is the purpose of the unit."

Rola answers "Actually, it's almost Yume's birthday. So we thought we should put up a live with a new song."

Koharu "Right! But I'm not really confident. Ever since she won against Elza and Hime, Yume had been shinning so bright. Maybe more than the first star, almost like a goddess."

Asahi immediately says "Don't worry, Koharu also shines like a… goddess…"

"No way, I still not as good as Yume. If anything, I'm more like her angel."

Rola "Angel? That's it! This is for Yume, being her angel is just right."

Mahiru "Angels, that doesn't sound bad."

Ako "But… isn't that a bit plain?"

Suzu "There is the four of you, but how about Yume?"

Rola "With Yume, but what…"

Koharu "Diva... "

Ako "Diva, a famous songstress."

Rola "Interesting, that gets me going! Put them together, Angely Diva!"

Suzu "Sounds good, so when is the live?"

"Day after tomorrow. It's a bit early but with how busy everyone's schedule, I think it is the best time. It's Yume's day off too."

Suzu then thinks "Wait, this may be my chance."

"I see, then you four keep practicing. I'll handle the flyers and informing others."

Koharu "But…"

"It's okay, don't worry about it. There is no time left, right?"

The girls look at each other and smile

Mahiru "Then we'll leave it to you, Suzu. Ah, but please try to keep it a secret."

Suzu "I see, I'll just say there is a surprise and I'll take her to the concert hall."

The girls nod then Suzu dashes out while waving back "Just leave it to me!"

Suzu heads back to her room and studies the precure for her next attack.

"Hmm, it seems like the precure's power is connected with their emotion."

After looking through more notes, information regarding Siren interests her.

"This is… Brainwashing. I can use this, but that's more within Mutsu's field. Either way, I have to break their friendship first."

Suzu then looks at a picture of Yume.

"But lucky! There is such a good chance. I just need to keep you busy somehow."

Suzu smiles and puts down the picture then walks out.

The next day, Suzu pulled some strings for her plan. Yume receives an email in the morning.

"Hmm? What is this?"

Yume reads it and is shocked. She then reads it one more time.

"No way, an international talk show?"

Koharu wakes up from the surprised Yume

"Yume? What happened?"

"Ah, Koharu! Listen, I just got an offer to show up in an international talk show!"

"Really? When is it?"

"I don't know, but I'm going to meet up with them today."

"Okay! good luck, Yume!"

Yume gives Koharu a big nod and starts running off.

"Then I'm going now!"

"Yes!"

At the studio, Yume is meeting with the staff.

Yume questions "Ehh? But this email."

The staff takes a look "Hmm, that is indeed our email but… Alright, hold on."

The staff begins a call and confirm several things many times. After a few minutes, he goes back to Yume.

"Okay, it seems like the host couldn't make it. The program is to introduce a few international idols to Japan. We would like you to host our program tomorrow."

"I see, so that's what happened. In that case, please let me do it."

"Really? Thanks a lot! Please come early tomorrow morning. We have a lot of rehearsal to do."

"Got it!"

Late afternoon, when Yume is on her way back to her dorm. Suzu is running and sees Yume. She stops and waves at her.

"Oh, Suzu! Doing Aikatsu this late?"

Yume asks with a smile

"Yes, I thought I should train a little more. I thought I should train a bit more if I want to keep up with Kanade. She is amazing, I need to do my best too."

"I see, but don't overdo it. It's no good if you injure yourself."

"Yes! … Uhmm, did something happened?"

"Oh, well… I just land a job for tomorrow. It was supposed to be my day off but a job is a job. However, it is an exciting one!"

"What is it?"

"I will be able to meet some international idols in a talk show tomorrow! I can't wait to tell everyone!"

"I see…"

Then Yume's stomach growls

"Oh, ah hahaha. I should go get dinner first."

"In that case, I'll let them know! I'm running anyway!"

"Ah, that's a good idea. I'm sure everyone is in the academy at this time. In that case, it'll be good training too. Alright, then I'll leave it to you!"

"Yes!"

Suzu then runs off while saying Aikatsu!

In the evening, when Yume and Koharu are about to sleep.

Koharu "Uhmm Yume, about Suzu and tomorrow…"

"Oh, yeah! About that, I'm really excited and can't wait!"

"I see, then let's go to bed early. Tomorrow is an exciting day!"

"Yes!"

The next day, while Yume is away. Angely Diva is ready for their live performance.

Rola "Yume, where is she?"

Koharu "She said she is very excited last night. Maybe she is with the audiences."

Mahiru "I see, you do get the better view from there."

Ako "That's right, so let's give Yume a big surprise!"

Rola "Right, then let's…"

Rola holds out her hand and one by one, everyone puts their hand on top of her.

All four "Angely… Diva!"

The four of them quickly change and enters the stage. All four of them are wearing a white feathery dress with minor color differences that represent their own.

All four begin the song together "Sparkling light shines behind your eyes, it's a hot miracle blink. The sign of us connected, Brand new world! The world begins!"

Rola "Headphone are pop tuned with you, the moving days of this sky,"

Mahiru "I know the courage that suits me best."

Ako "Every time we call each other, a strong reflection."

Koharu "Diffusely reflected power, inflated with passion."

All four together again "Rising rhythm, I want to resonate with everyone."

Koharu "Want to exceed"

Mahiru "the level"

Rola "and to show"

Ako "Premonition"

All four "Here we go!"

They sing from the beginning once more with few minor changes to the lyrics. After finishing it, they perform their special appeal. A single star rises from the ground and each girl grows wing and flies towards the sky. The star rises slightly above them and shines with glittering particles all over the stage. Afterward, the four of them continue on a while longer and performance end in success.

While Yume is taking a break after the recording is finished, she saw the stage.

"Angely Diva, that was amazing. But, why didn't they let me know? But I'm sure there is a reason."

At the same time, Suzu is out of the studio in her ABC work form.

"It's working, but that friendship is strong. Let me give you a little push."

Suzu shoots a small amount of dark energy at Yume, tainting her heart.

"Eh?"

Yume puts a hand on her chest

"But… what is this feeling?"

Suzu smiles and mutter "There it is."

Then another girl shows up besides Suzu "Hmmm, you did well for your first time. But I can show you how to break a girl's heart."

"Mutsu!"

"Hello~ Suzu!"

"You got here fast. Either way, you know what to do, right?"

"Yep! I'll wait for your signal!"

"Precure, we will definitely win the next fight!"