Author's Note

Manage to get this chapter out. Maybe I could still do 1 chapter per week after all. This time's song is sung by Kanade's VA, Fumiko Orikasa. Romanji of the title is Kokoro no Kagayaki. Originally, I was going to use Kanade's second song from the vocal album but this one fits the situation better.

Quite a few changes will come to Suzu and there will be an image to show how Suzu looks like in the next chapter. Like what I did with Yurina. If anyone has any suggestions to what kind of idol you guys think Suzu should be, I think I do have some wiggle room for changes so do let me know and I'll consider it.

Chapter 34: Kanade's Radiant Heart, Dahlia Floral Idol

Rhythm chases after the Negastar out of the building. Cure Shine, Mutsu, and Suzu chase after Rhythm. As Rhythm exits the building, she dashes at the Negastar

Rhythm "I need to buy time. At least until everyone else is here!"

Rhythm punches the Negastar and it blocks. As it blocks, Kande doesn't stop moving forward and tackles the Negastar. The two of them moves to an open yard. After the two stops, they are far away from the building. Rhythm pushes the Negastar away and looks back.

Rhythm "They are… not there, where?"

A shadow shows up on top of Rhythm and Shine says "Over here!"

Shine uses her dark rainbow sword and slashes at Rhythm. Rhythm puts her Belltier together and crosses sword with Shine.

Rhythm "Shine, why are you so set on doing this? Didn't you believe everyone can be happy and become great idols together?"

Shine "That again? You can just forget about such a thing!"

Shine black flips and kicks the Belltier out of Rhythm's hand. Shine quickly attempts to strike Rhythm her sword. However, an attack from afar stops her.

Center "Precure, Spy Bolt!"

Shine changes her sword trajectory and strikes down the bolt instead. Rhythm jump towards Center.

Rhythm "That attack, really doesn't suit you."

Center "Really?"

Shine "No, it fits you. Always surprising people. However, just having one more person, it's still four against two."

Then Melody's voice from above them "Nope!"

Melody, Beat, and Muse shows up.

Mutsu looks at Shine "They are missing one, this is our chance."

Shine "Yep, let's go!"

Shine goes after Center and the two of them immediately begin a close brawl with each other. Mutsu and Suzu run towards the Suite Precure.

Beat "Beat Sonic!"

Beat Sonic strikes between Mutsu and Suzu and Melody leaps in with a kick at Mutsu.

Melody "Take this!"

Melody lands the kick and pushes Mutsu back.

Melody "Rhythm, leave the Negastar and Mutsu to us."

Rhythm "Melody…"

Rhythm smiles and nods. She turns to Suzu and faces each other.

Rhythm "Suzu…"

Suzu "I see you haven't quit. Seriously, I'm saying it for your own good."

Rhythm looks at Suzu with a stern face "What do you mean?"

Suzu closes her eyes for a moment "I just don't want you to experience the same thing. Slowly having your fan taken away by another idol. Eventually, even a small skit is hard to get."

Rhythm "As I thought, you are an idol."

Suzu shakes her head "No, I'm no longer an idol and I never will be again. Rhythm, remember what I said last time?"

Rhythm nods "So you really want to fight?"

Suzu doesn't say anything.

Rhythm "Alright, but can we make a bet?"

Suzu "A bet?"

Rhythm "If I win, you will come back and try to be an idol again."

Suzu "Fine, but if I win, you will quit and join us."

Rhythm nods "I got it, it's a promise."

Shine stops and looks at the two of them. When she does, Mutsu and the Suite Cures do the same. The Negastar however, is not giving Center a chance to stop.

Center "Kanade…"

Negastar attacks Center and she block it. Center then grabs its arm and throws the Negastar over her shoulder.

The Negastar crash onto the ground "Nega!"

Shine looks at them "Let's stop here today. There is a more interesting fight here. Mutsu, release her."

Mutsu argues against Shine "Wait, why are we stopping?"

Shine looks at Mutsu "We can barely deal with them right now. Imagine if Cure Perfect is here. I would rather bet on this duel."

Mutsu "But this woman is an idol, at least destroy…"

Shine stops Mutsu "Kari is no idol. She already walked on another path."

Center steps forward "Another path… So Kari decided to become a model manager, Wait! Then how did Kari became a Negastar?"

Shine smiles "It's simple. One of the requirements for someone to turn into a Negastar is the potential to become a world-class top idol. Either way, since she already walks on another path, Mutsu, do you have more to say?"

Mutsu looks at the Negastar and walks to it. She then reaches out her palm to it and begins extracting the energy used to turn Kari into the Negastar. After Kari returns to normal, she falls to the ground unconscious.

Shine checks on Kari "She seems okay."

Rhythm "Thank goodness. Now Suzu, our duel."

Suzu nods and ready herself. The two immediately go in at each other. Suzu punches Rhythm while Rhythm meets her attack with a kick. Rhythm's kick pushes Suzu back but Suzu immediately gathers her power in her fist and strikes one more time with a leap. Rhythm takes a step back and avoids it. Suzu follows through and hits the ground and creates a small explosion at Rhythm.

While Rhythm is knocked off balance, Suzu says "Rhythm! I… I won't let you go through the same pain!"

While Suzu says that, she kicks Rhythm. While in pain, Rhythm grabs Suzu's foot.

Rhythm "I won't, I have everyone with me."

The two exchange blows while conversing.

Suzu "Even so! They might leave you behind one day! Even if you make a unit, they might kick you out for someone else!"

Rhythm "It's fine if that happens! I'll just have to become better!"

Suzu "Do you think you can simply become better by yourself? Not everyone is talented enough to do it!"

Rhythm "I won't be alone. Even if everyone else leaves, I'm sure you won't do the same!"

Suzu stops for a moment "Eh?"

Rhythm stops her attack and looks at Suzu with a smile "Because I know you care a lot, I know you will be there if it happens. That's why I want you to be an idol again. You really love being an idol, right?"

Suzu tries to shake away the thought and swings her hand to the side "No! I… I…"

Rhythm "See? You can't deny it. That's why, I'm going to bring you back and make you an idol!"

At that moment, Rhythm's Belltier starts shinning. It floats in front of her and transforms into a microphone.

Rhythm "This is…"

Muse then says "Is that… A Cure Mic?"

Rhythm looks back at Muse for a moment and stares at the mic "Cure Mic, no… this is my own mic… Fantastic Mic!"

The mic's glow disperse and shows a white-colored mic with a design similar to the Belltier. Rhythm quickly grabs it and points it at Suzu.

Rhythm smiles "Suzu, I'm going to put everything I have into this attack! If you can defend this, then it's your win."

Rhythm tosses up her microphone and spins around once then catches it. When catches it, she raises it above her head and the rip of the mic begins to glow.

After a short moment, she points it at Suzu "Precure, Aikatsu Fever!"

Rhythm fires a white and semi-transparent beam at Suzu. Suzu stretches her arms forward and puts her palm next to each other to prepare herself. However, the beam simply passes right through Suzu.

Everyone excepts Shine and Center is surprised "Eh?"

Shine "Suzu, you are fired."

Suzu "Wait, I haven't lost yet!"

Center steps forward "No, you lost since the very beginning. That last attack, it is an attack that can invigorate anyone's Aikatsu spirit. The fact that it doesn't do anything to you is…"

Rhythm "because Suzu already has it. Suzu!"

Shine looks at them and sighs "Mutsu, let's go. This result is disappointing but at least today's experiment will help us a lot."

Mutsu looks at Shine and then at Suzu for a second "What should we do with the traitor?"

Shine answers "Nothing for now. There'll be a chance for us to use her later, as Negastar. No, maybe only a Negadol."

Rhythm goes closer to Suzu and holds her hand "No, she won't become either. Suzu will definitely become a great idol!"

Suzu looks at Rhythm with a smile "Rhythm… thanks."

Shine turns around and says "We'll see." Then teleports away with Mutsu following immediately.

After they left, Melody says "Alright, let's leave Kari to Rhythm and Suzu. Let's get out before anyone comes."

Everyone nods and Center, Melody, Beat, and Muse all leaves. Rhythm and Suzu go back to their civilian form and checks on Kari.

Suzu "Looks like Mutsu really extracted everything. Don't worry, she'll be fine."

Kanade "Thank goodness, ah Kari!"

Kari wakes up slowly and looks at Kanade and then at Suzu "You are?"

Suzu answers "I'm Kosei Suzumi, Kanade's friend."

Kanade smiles "Yep!"

Kari looks at Suzu and Kanade "Kanade, is she the one you had trouble with?"

Kanade nods "Yes, but thanks to you, I was able to fix our friendship."

Kari looks at Kanade closely and starts thinking while muttering "Maybe… It'll work."

Kanade and Suzu look at each other, wondering what Kari means.

Kari then looks at Kanade with an exciting smile "Kanade, do you want to become my brand's next muse?"

Kanade "Eh?"

Suzu immediately says "Kanade! That's it! If we make a new song, it'll be your chance to become a Floral Idol!"

Kari "Floral Idol? Ah, that thing Yume started? Hmm, then let's design a new dress as well."

Kanade "Wait for a second, what is your brand? Is it the same brand as the dress you wore on stage?"

Kari nods "Yes it is. The brand is called Energy Recette."

Kanade "Recette?"

Suzu "Recette means recipe. This is actually perfect for Kanade."

Kanade "I guess so."

Kari stands up "Alright, now that is decided. I'll book you a stage next week. Suzu… right? I heard you two are really close, I'm sure you'll be a great help in making Kanade's song. I'll do my best with her dress, you do yours with her song."

Suzu nods "Yes!"

Kanade blinks "Eh? How did it just get decided like that?"

Suzu grabs Kanade's hand "Let's go, we don't have time. I'm not going to be your manager this time, I'm going to be your producer!"

Kanade is surprised by her claim "Producer?"

Suzu "That's right, now let's go!"

Suzu then drags Kanade and runs off. The two of them begin working closely together. With how closely the two work together, the previous rumor about Suzu also begins to die down. They are able to finish the song and create a proper choreography a few days before her scheduled live stage.

Suzu "Alright, this looks good. All that is left is the dance. Kanade, the dance is not too hard so you must master it. Any mistake you make will surely end up making you fail in becoming a Floral Idol."

Kanade nods with confidence "Yes! Everyone has helped me whenever they had time as well. I will definitely become one!"

Kanade starts her dance lesson with Suzu and train until the day of her live performance.

On the day of Kanade's live stage, she is in the changing room with Suzu.

Kanade "It's finally time, now I'm a little nervous."

Suzu "Don't worry, you'll be okay. Don't worry, I'll follow you soon enough. Hibiki and others as well. I'm sure everyone will become a Floral Idol."

Kanade "Soon enough? What do you mean?"

Suzu "Actually, I had been training in secret. Also, Kari agreed to help me with my new song as well."

Kanade "No way, really?"

Suzu nods "Yes, after everything I had gone through, there is no way I can sit back and not make a new song. I'll be using my own dress though. However, that dress you got sure is beautiful."

Kanade takes out her cards and shows a light blue dress with warm orange-colored frills. It is an elegant dress that could make a person feel calm from simply looking at it.

Kanade "Graceful Sunset Coord, the dress resembles the seaside shore and the orange frills are like the warmth during a sunset."

Suzu "Kari is amazing, this dress will most likely bring all of Kanade's charm."

Kanade "No way… Is what I normally would say but…"

Kanade smiles and continues "I feel the same way."

Suzu then lightly slaps Kanade in the back "Alright, off you go. Your fans are waiting for you."

Kanade nods "Yes! Then I, Minamino Kanade will show everyone a heartwarming recipe!"

Kanade walks onto the stage and the light dims down. As the music starts playing, the light slowly shines up as Kanade slowly dances to the tune.

After a while, Kanade sings "There's a place that comes into view when you go up the hill. The you that I love, spreading my arms. I'm still waiting to today."

Kanade's aura shows up and shines brightly

Kanade continues "The radiance in the heart is different from everyone. The you who is different is giving me the power to shine. We'll walk together on the road sun shines over. Let's take our time, slowly and find the little flower."

Kanade starts her special appeal. She does the same special appeal. She claps her hands to the left and right. Each time also creates an orb filled with music notes but with a pale orange color. She then jumps with an elegant spin as the orbs circles around her. When she stops, the orbs come together and burst opens with the notes all around her.

Usually, her appeal stops there. However, Kanade continues with her swift appeal. The notes never stop bursting out and fill the stage completely. The notes then fade out and show a dahlia flower. Kanade then fades in from behind and holds the flower and it shines from within. It glows brightly and transforms Kanade with dahlia petals around her with Kanade in a simple pose with one hand on her chest.

The only thing changed in her dress is her frills are now looking like the orange and red-ish petals and her hair turns blonde like in her precure form.

Kanade continues her performance "The road to here has been a miraculous time. Together we cried and laugh with many people and help each other. Even the things you can't say it well, don't blame yourself. Let's make a promise to not hurt your innocent heart."

Kanade's performance continues for a few more minutes and ends with everyone enjoying it. After Kanade goes back to her room, Suzu is waiting for her.

Suzu "Welcome back and good job, Floral Idol Kanade."

Kanade "Thanks, but…"

Kanade looks at her student card "I can't believe I became one."

The door to her room door suddenly opens and Hibiki rushes in with Ellen and Ako behind her.

Hibiki "Kanade! Congratulation!"

Hibiki begins crying. Kanade and Suzu are taken back with how to respond.

Kanade "Thanks… I didn't think I could become one."

Suzu smiles "What are talking about? Of course, you could become one. That applies to everyone here as well."

While still having tear in her eyes, Hibiki nods.

Kanade "Jees, Hibiki, isn't it enough?"

Hibiki "But… it was just so amazing and I… I'm so happy for Kanade. Suzu helped so much and Kanade became a Floral Idol."

Suzu "Haha, thanks! That's what best friends should do."

Hibiki "Eh? Wait just a moment! Kanade's best friend is me!"

Hibiki grabs Kanade's left arm while declaring.

Suzu then grabs Kanade's right arm while saying "Nope, it's me!."

While Kanade is caught in between, Ellen and Ako is enjoying the scene.

Ellen "Seriously, it's one thing after another."

Ako "For real, but at least this is a happy end."

Ellen "Yeah, and I can't wait to see Suzu's stage."

Ako "It's definitely something to look forward to."

Soon, Kanade's patience reached her limit.

Kanade "You two… That's enough!"