Aikatsu Start!

Season 2 episode 14

The episode begins in the Saku Academy cafeteria. The camera zooms in on a table where several idols are chatting over their lunches. A loud rumbling noise cuts through the conversation, causing everyone to pause and turn toward Miho, who’s clutching her stomach with a sheepish grin.

Miho: (whining) Ugh, I’m starving! My breakfast was too tiny this morning, and now I’m paying for it! (looking at her empty lunch tray) This food’s not gonna cut it either!

Rizela: (giggling) Miho, you always say that. You have such a big appetite for someone so small!

Miho: (pouting) I’m still growing, okay? I need energy if I’m gonna be a top idol!

Rotasu and Aika, who are sitting nearby, chuckle at Miho’s complaints. Rotasu pushes her half-finished sandwich toward Miho.

Rotasu: Here, you can have the rest of mine. I’m not that hungry.

Miho: (grinning) Thanks, Rotasu! You’re a lifesaver!

Miho takes the sandwich and chomps down on it eagerly. Rizela, watching her, suddenly gets an idea. She turns to the group with a bright smile.

Rizela: You know, maybe we should have a little fun with this. How about we cook something ourselves today?

Aika: (raising an eyebrow) Cooking? I don’t know… the last time I tried cooking, I kinda… (trails off)

Miho: (with her mouth full) That sounds like an awesome idea! We can make whatever we want! And I can eat as much as I want! Count me in!

Aika: (shrugging) If you’re in, I’m in.

Rotasu: (smiling) Sure, I could help. Besides, we haven’t done anything like that in a while. Could be fun.

The scene transitions to the Saku Academy kitchen, which is set up for a cooking lesson. The girls all put on aprons and gather around the kitchen island, pulling out ingredients. Rizela takes the lead, explaining her idea for a dish.

Rizela: So, since it’s getting a bit colder, I thought we could make something warm and comforting. How about a traditional Japanese hot pot?

Miho: (excited) Hot pot?! That sounds so good right now! I’m totally in!

Rotasu: (nodding) It sounds perfect. It’s a great dish for sharing, too.

Aika: (smiling) Plus, it’s pretty easy to make. We can just throw everything into the pot!

The cooking process begins. The girls start chopping vegetables, preparing the broth, and getting everything ready. Miho, however, is a bit too enthusiastic, cutting the vegetables in large, uneven pieces.

Rizela: (laughing) Miho, you might want to make those a little smaller. We don’t want to eat huge chunks of carrot!

Miho: (pouting) I like big pieces! Besides, it cooks faster this way, right?

Rizela: (shaking her head) Not really… it’ll just take longer to cook evenly.

Miho: (grumbling) Fine, fine… I’ll make them smaller.

Aika is handling the meat, carefully slicing it thin, while Rotasu prepares the broth, tasting it every so often to get the flavor just right.

Rotasu: (thoughtful) Needs a bit more soy sauce… and maybe a touch of mirin. This is going to be delicious!

As they cook, the girls talk about their upcoming performances and the challenges they’ve faced recently. The conversation becomes more lighthearted as Miho continues to get overly excited, spilling broth on the counter.

Miho: (apologetic) Oops! Sorry, sorry! I’m just too excited!

Aika: (laughing) It’s fine! But maybe stay away from the stove for now.

Rizela: (teasing) At least she hasn’t burned anything yet!

Miho: (pouting) Hey! I’m not that bad!

As the hot pot simmers, the aroma fills the kitchen, and the girls eagerly wait for it to be ready. They sit around the table, chatting and laughing. The mood is light, and they all seem to enjoy the time spent together outside of their usual idol duties.

Rizela: (smiling warmly) It’s nice to take a break like this. We’re always so busy with rehearsals and performances that we don’t get to just relax and enjoy each other’s company.

Rotasu: (nodding) I agree. It’s been a hectic semester so far, but moments like this are what make everything worth it.

Aika: (grinning) Plus, we made this ourselves! It’s going to taste even better.

Miho, unable to contain her excitement any longer, eagerly lifts the lid of the hot pot, and steam billows out, revealing the perfectly cooked vegetables, meat, and broth.

Miho: (eyes sparkling) It’s ready! Finally! I can’t wait to eat!

Rizela: (laughing) Alright, let’s dig in!

The girls serve themselves, each taking a generous portion of the hot pot. As they eat, the camera zooms in on their happy, content faces, enjoying the meal they created together.

Miho: (with her mouth full) This is so good! We should totally do this more often!

Aika: (nodding) Yeah, it’s nice to just hang out and not think about anything else for a while.

Rizela: (smiling) It’s important to have moments like these. We’re all working hard, but we also need to take care of ourselves.

Rotasu: (thoughtfully) And each other.

As the episode winds down, the girls finish their meal, cleaning up the kitchen together. Miho is still talking about how amazing the hot pot was and how they should make it a weekly tradition.

Miho: (grinning) We could call it the Saku Hot Pot Squad or something! Every week, we make something new!

Rizela: (laughing) I don’t know if we can keep that up, but it’s a nice idea.

Aika: (smirking) As long as Miho doesn’t get too carried away with her knife skills.

Miho: (pouting) I’ll get better, I promise!

Rotasu: (smiling) It was fun. Maybe we’ll try something even more challenging next time.

The episode ends with the girls sitting together, satisfied and happy, with the warm glow of friendship radiating between them.

Miho: (yawning) That was perfect. I’m finally full!

Rizela: (laughing softly) I’m glad. You were definitely starving!

Miho: (smiling) I don’t know about you guys, but I feel recharged! Tomorrow, I’m ready to take on the world!

The camera zooms out as the girls laugh together, their bonds stronger than ever after sharing a simple but heartfelt meal.