Author's Note

This chapter took a bit longer. Also, my work is now back to the regular schedule so I won't be able to update every 4 or 5 days anymore.

As for the song this time, it is not available and easy to find. I ended up uploading a video to youtube. I put it up unlisted so hopefully, it won't get take down easily. Past the following after youtube address, watch?v=3GUSpU5xAbU.

Chapter 32: Battle Escalating, Celandine Floral Idol!

Cure Perfect "Kirara, I won't let your Aikatsu end here!"

Negastar "Staar!"

The Negastar leaps in and strikes a fast blow at Perfect. Perfect avoids it last second and quickly gain distance from the Negastar.

Perfect "Fast!

As of now, Negadol it between Perfect and Center.

Center "Perfect!"

Perfect nods "I know!"

The two of them begin to attack in sync. Both of them go for a kick. However, the Negastar readies itself and blocks both attacks with her arms.

Perfect and Center "Eh?"

Negastar quickly grabs their legs and throws them. It throws Center first while tossing Perfect at Center. Center recovers her posture in mid-air as Perfect is being thrown.

Center "Perfect!"

Perfect looks at Center as she closes her hands together in front of her. Perfect spins around beautifully and lands on Center's hands. She jumps towards the Negastar while Center gives her a powerful boost.

As Perfect strikes with a punch "Kirara!"

Negastar crosses her arms to block and endure the attack. However, it is pushed back while leaving a trail from her feet digging slightly into the ground.

Center jumps back and lands next to perfect "Negastar, it's definitely tougher than the Negadol."

Perfect nods "Yeah, but it's nothing we can't handle."

Perfect and Center looks at the Negastar and continue fighting. Meanwhile, Melody and others are dealing with Shine and Mutsu.

Shine sighs "When are you girls going to stop?"

Melody "We won't stop until you stop!"

Mutsu "Shine, what should we do? Even if we fight, I don't think it's possible to claim total victory even with the Negastar."

Shine "That's true, maybe it's time to ask her for help."

Rhythm "Her? You mean the spy?"

Shine "Yes and I think you girls already know who it is."

Rhythm rushes in "No!"

Rhythm punches Shine but she catches it with her hand. Shine and Mutsu smiles and pincer attacks Rhythm. Shine punches Rhythm's abdomen while Mutsu attacks from behind.

Rhythm "Ahh!"

Melody, Beat, and Muse "Rhythm!"

Shine and Mutsu back off as Melody and Beat rush in. Melody and Beat hold Rhythms up.

Melody "Rhythm! Are you alright?"

Rhythm answers while in pain "Maybe not. Sorry, I shouldn't have rushed in."

Melody "Well, I understand why you did it."

Beat "For now. just sit back. We'll manage somehow."

Melody, Beat, and Muse looks at each other. They nod and begin their attack.

Rhythm complains to herself "Seriously, what am I doing?"

As she finishes complaining to herself, a loud crash happens behind her. Rhythm looks behind her and sees the Negastar injured. Perfect and Center looks at each other and looks proud of their teamwork.

Perfect takes a step forward "Kirara, you are coming back to Neo Venus Ark."

Perfect then changes into her Aikatsu Mode and begin purifying the Negastar's aura. While doing so, Shine manages to slip through the Suite Precure and attack Perfect.

Center "I won't let you!"

As Shine draws out a dark rainbow sword, Center points her fingers at Shine with a gun hand. Center fires a faint pink colored bolt that's near-transparent. Shine cuts down the bolt, but it stops her movement.

Center "Precure, Spy Bolt!"

As Shine looks at Center annoyed, Rhythm leaps in.

Rhythm "Here is payback! Precure Kick!"

Shine could only block and the power pushes her into a wall. Shine fell down as the shock makes her a bit nauseous.

Mutsu "Shine!"

Beat "Beat Sonic!"

Muse "Sparkling Shower!"

Beat's attack is aimed at Mutsu and it stops her movement. As for Muse's Sparkling Shower, targeting at Shine. Shine tries to embrace herself for the attack, but someone shows up in front of her last second and puts up a dark barrier. The attack creates a lot of small explosions and smokes up the area.

As the smoke clears up, Rhythm being the closest says "Eh? No way…"

When the smoke completely clears up, it reveals Suzu.

Center "As I thought, you are the culprit."

Suzu says as she transforms "That's right…"

Shine stands back up "So you show up now, are you sure this is alright?"

Suzu looks at Shine "It just means I have to change my plan a bit. It's not a big deal, you are more important to us."

Mutsu "Enough, Negastar's aura is almost all gone, let's retreat!"

Shine and Suzu look at the Negastar and nods. As they teleport away, Rhythm asks Suzu and stops her.

Rhythm "Suzu, why?"

Suzu answers "My job is to infiltrate and provide support when needed, that's it. Entering Four Star Academy just makes it more convenient."

Rhythm "But why did you help me so much? You even know so much about idols."

Suzu hesitates to answer for a moment but then turns to face her properly "I used to be an idol. Of course, not a star like Yume. Cure Rhythm, no, Kanade… You should stop. The path for an idol is extremely cruel."

Rhythm "Eh?"

Suzu smiles "That'll be my last advice for you as your friend. Next time we meet, prepare yourself cause I won't hold back."

Afterward, Suzu teleports away as well and leaves the Precures with the Negastar. They purify the Negastar and Kirara returns back to normal. The cures undo their transformation and look at Kirara.

Elza "She looks alright. However…"

Hime "Don't worry, we purified everything. I don't think we'll have to worry about Kirara."

As Hime says that, Kirara begins to wake up.

Kirara "Eh? Why am I sleeping here? Oh, Elza! Good morning!"

Elza looks at Kirara with a soft smile "Kirara, how are you feeling? About your match against Yume."

Kirara "Uhmm, a bit frustrated. However, Kirara will try harder so I won't lose next time! That's why Elza, please train me even more!"

Elza looks surprised and returns to the usual power and confident look "I see, then I won't go easy on you. We'll start your training tonight!"

Kirara "Yes!"

A few days later in the training room in Neo Venus Ark.

Elza "Alright, that's perfect! Kirara, with your current dancing and singing ability, you'll become a Floral Idol."

Rei "Now we just need to pick out the right song and dress."

Kirara "Ah, about that…"

Before Kirara finishes talking, Jiiya the butler enters the room.

Jiiya "Kirara, you have a guest."

He steps aside and reveals Ako.

Elza turns around "You are… Saotome Ako."

Kirara "Ako! Is it ready?"

Ako walks forward while answering "Yeah, with this. I have paid back the favor."

Ako gives Kirara the cards "Joyful Warmth Coord. I keep the design a bit simple. However, trimming and cuts of the dress should fit you perfectly."

Kirara looks at the dress "Thank you! This dress looks very gentle and cute. It's almost like I can float on the cloud while wearing it. Ah!"

Ako "Eh? What?"

Kirara "I just thought of a song! Thanks, Ako!"

Ako "Then hurry up and write them down! If you forget the feeling you have right now, it'll become hard to do it!"

Kirara "Ehhh? But there is no way I will forget."

Ako "Ahhh! Just start writing! I'll help you, come on!"

As Ako helps Kirara with her song, Elza wants to step in and help. However, Rei stops Elza by stretching her arm out in front of her.

Rei "Wait, let's let them do it. We already taught Kirara everything she needed to improve on, shouldn't we let her try to write her own song?"

Elza looks at Kirara and Ako working together. She closes her eyes and thinks for a moment.

Elza opens her eyes then says "Tell Kirara to show me her song later. They have been together for a year, maybe it's worth a shot."

Rei "I got it, I'll tell Kirara."

Elza then turns around and leaves the room while Kirara and Ako begin working on the new song.

A few days later, Elza host her own Floral Idol challenge. She set up a large open-air stage near the dock and allow anyone to see. Kirara is in waiting with Ako, Elza, and Rei.

Ako "Seriously, why am I here?"

Kirara "Come on, it's my chance to become a Floral Idol. Ako doesn't have anything to do right now, right?"

Ako "Well, you will become one regardless if I'm here or not."

Kirara "But having Ako here will make it happen for sure."

Ako sighs "Alright, I'll stay with you until it's time for your stage."

Kirara smiles and nods "Yes, thank you!"

Kirara sits down very close to Ako and grabs her hand. Ako looks at Kirara and notices her hand is shaking a bit.

Ako "Kirara… are you okay?"

Elza also asks "Kirara, it's fine if you are scared. After what happened that day, it's quite normal to be scared. However, if you can't believe in yourself, then believe in everyone here."

Rei "Kirara, don't worry, you are ready."

Ako then adds "Well, since it's you; once you are on the stage, you'll probably forget about it."

Kirara retorts "There is no way I'll forget that easily! Also, that's not what I'm scared of the most."

Elza "I understand, so you are scared that the fans aren't expecting much from you. Then tell me, are you going to stop being an idol just because of that?"

Kirara "No way! Being an idol and do all sorts of Aikatsu is just too much fun! There is no way I'll stop!"

Ako smiles "Then there is nothing you need to worry about, right?"

Kirara "Right, but…"

Kirara stays silent afterword. A moment after, there is a bang on the waiting room's door. Rei walks over and opens the door.

Caroline immediately rushes in "Baaa!"

Caroline rubs her wool against Kirara. Because Ako is very close to her, she gets roped in and they feel the fluffiness together.

Kirara "Jees, Caroline, what are you doing?"

Ako answers "It must be that she wants to cheer you up as well."

Kirara looks at Ako for a second before turning back "Eh? I see… Caroline, thank you. Ah hahaha, maybe I think just worrying too much."

Ako nods "Of course you are. There is no doubt that you'll succeed for sure."

Kirara smiles and stands up "Alright! If everyone thinks so, then I'll believe in myself too!"

Kirara then starts walking towards the door "I'm going to get ready, it's almost time."

Elza "Then go, we'll let the staff know you went ahead."

Kirara "Thanks! I'll go now!"

Kirara leaves the room and Rei asks "Will she be alright?"

Ako answers the question with confidence "Kirara will be okay. But… I wonder, what kind of Floral Idol Kirara will become?"

Elza "It's easy. Kirara is an idol that always is able to keep her fans excited and happy. A flower that can show it's Kirara, it's likely going to be Calendine."

After a while, a staff knocks on the changing room's door and let Kirara know it is time. Kirara takes a deep breath as the staff leaves.

Kirara "I guess I'm still a little scared. But..."

Kirara thinks back at the training and hard work she did for the past few days.

Kirara "I'll be fine because Ako is with me."

Kirara takes out her Joyful Warmth Coord and encourages herself "This dress Ako designed for me with my new song, Guided By The Gentle Breeze will be amazing together. I'm sure of it! That's why… Everyone's happiness, let Kirara guide everyone to it!"

Kirara then runs up to the changing device and changing into her Joyful Warmth Coord and stands onto the stage. The stage makes her look like she is standing on the cloud and her dress is allowing her to stand out.

As soon as the song starts, Kirara begins to sing "A gentle breeze will take you on a gentle drift. Like a white cloud, take it easy and relax."

Kirara's aura starts glowing as she dances "If you open the window. The little birds are humming. I feel happy when we sing together."

As Kirara's stage continues, she looks like she is having fun more and more each second.

Kirara "Because I want to be free to dream. Skipping ahead while not knowing where to go. It's better to meet someone out of the blue, isn't it? Every day of my life is not a boring day. That's why it helps me with my usual works."

As Kirara keeps singing, she soon reaches the point of her chance to do special appeal. She starts floating and a gust of wind blows her away with her looking slightly surprised. Kirara then lands in fluffy clouds and bounce off it and strikes a pose. Kirara then follows up with Swift appeal and she fell through the clouds and she disappears. It then shows the ground with a Celandine bud that is ready to bloom. Kirara pops out of it with its long petals all around her. Kirara continues her song with her dress from the waist down turned yellow with her shoulder and top looking like yellow cotton balls.

Kirara then finishes her song and stage the best she possibly could. Kirara then looks at her fans and sees not only children, but even adults are overjoyed from her performance.

Kirara then thinks and renews her determination "As I thought, Aikatsu is fun! Being an idol is best. Yume, next time, I won't lose!"