aikatsu ; ii. advancing dreams

Prologue : The Wings of Stars

The International Music Festival's Live Showdown had finished, and the performance of STAR ANIS, S4 and Akari Generation are really unforgettable.

But, per tradition, the original S4 must be changed. So, in Spring, just before the graduation ceremony, Four Stars Academy held a S4 auditions. And, it was a hard decision of who will sit on the throne.

The results are in.

First is Nikaido Yuzu, the previous S4 member from the Wind Dance class. Two times a luck, as she said. Second is Kasumi Mahiru from the Moon Beauty class, also known as Yozora's younger sister.

Third is Saotome Ako from the Bird Theatre class, she is really estatic to win the title because she adored her senpai Tsubasa. And lastly, from the Flower Song class...

Three girls fighting for the throne that Hime had left. But, Yume stole the spotlight and become what she really dreamed from the start.

Both STAR ANIS and Akari Generation are really happy for the new S4 members, especially Yume. She is their idol-producer, and what could be happier than that?

But, a new threat had arrived.

"What?! What did you mean, handing over my top students?!" Orihime shouts

"I am serious."

This person in front of her, she just strides into her office, sitting on the sofa and crosses her legs. Moreover, she is a the principal of the new cross-country idol academy.

"What's your name again? And will you tell me of why you want me to hand them?" Orihime asks, her face is gloomy

She grins and she says, "My name is Elza Forte, the principal of the Venus Ark, and myself is a top idol. I want Ozora Akari and Hoshimiya Ichigo because I saw potential from them."

"Potential? Potential of just making your academy famous?" Orihime asks, she was angry

"Hmph... Not that. You are so narrow-minded, Orihime. You see, I was looking for that talent. I was looking for perfection," Elza rises and walks onto her desk

Orihime stood silent. Elza then continue, "I heard you have gained an ally from the Four Stars as well. I supposed that it is a great way to develop a good partnership instead of rivalry."

"Then why you want us to be your enemy?" Orihime finally spoke

"It's fine, I'll be your enemy. I only have one condition. If you can amaze me with your new idol units by the next Aikatsu Brand Festival next year, I'll let go," Elza said

Before Orihime could say anything, Elza continues, "But, if you can't amaze me, I'll take both Ozora Akari and Hoshimiya Ichigo without doubt. And, I'll shut down your school."

"T-That's too much!"

"You only have one year to develop these units and I'll see you at the Aikatsu Brand Festival next year."

Before Orihime curses at her, Elza had left her office. She slumps onto her chair and sunk her face into her palms.

"Gakuen-mother! Did that person earlier do something to you?" Johnny suddenly came in

"She threats me to make a new kind of units... If I not be able to impress her, she will shut down the school and take Ozora and Hoshimiya."

"Holy moly-I mean, I'm sure we can do something right? Like-bringing together STAR ANIS and Akari Generation-"

"Bepp-sensei-! That's a good idea!" Orihime suddenly stand up, her face is lit up with hope

"Wait, really?"

"After all this time, Akari Generation is having a huge rivalry that I cannot undertstand. But it's time to bringing them together as one."

Soon, the news had spread. In fact, the Starlight Generation auditions were only a fake cover-up of what is really happening. About three months later, on February, the 14 girls of the new Starlight Generation are gathered at her office.

"Is it just me but why we're the chosen ones?" Kaede asks, breaking the odd silence

"We're facing a real-life situation right here. Elza Forte had threatened us to impress us, or otherwise she will shut down the school."

"Closing down the school? That's too much!" Akari said

"We had no other choice but to follow what she want. All 14 of you aren't STAR ANIS or Akari Generation, but you are one as Starlight Generation," Orihime announces, standing up from her seat

"And, you have to leave your rivalry against each other, because in this unit, I will separate you all into four different groups."

The girls was tensed. Akari then reaches her hand out onto Mizuki, wanting to say her apology.

"On behalf of Akari Generation, I am apologize..." Akari said, more like muttering

Mizuki then gladly took Akari's hand and said, "Apology accepted. No need to think about our rivalry last year."

Orihime smiled before she said, "But the thing is, the Academy is ready to send three groups to debut. In this case, we have to send the last group onto a special training."

All eyes are on her. Whatever is this special training, it must be really hard if the purpose is to impress one Elza Forte.

"First group: Tōdō and Ōzora. Leader will be Tōdō."

Yurika and Akari's eyes widened. Akari took a glance at the so-called vampire, so does Yurika to the newest Starlight Queen.

"Second group: Shirakaba, Hoshimiya, and Hikami, with Shirakaba as the leader."

Risa nods onto Sumire, and they nods too to Ichigo. There are two groups left to be decided, and the remaining nine girls are holding their breath.

"Third group. Amahane, Kiriya, Kurebayashi, Arisugawa, and Shibuki. Amahane, this will be your first time as a leader."

Madoka's sky-blue eyes is as wide as a pair of saucers. Being the youngest on her new group, she felt worried of not capable to lead her group.

"And that means, the fourth group: Kurosawa, Shinjō, Ichinose and Mizuki, will attend the special training."

Rin, Hinaki, Kaede and Mizuki gulps. Not only to debut the last, but have to attend the special training. Johnny then bring the four girls outside, leaving Orihime with the other groups.

"Get ready, girls. We only have exactly one year from now to work hard to impress."

"Hai!"

Starlight is ready to proof that they were the privileged idol academy across Japan, for the truth. As Orihime said, she also helped by Morohoshi Hikaru, the principal of Four Stars, and Yume is ready to lead the new unit to their glory.

Okay, so I edited the whole Prologue since it's really rushed and seemed to be unprofessionally executed. Anyways, this is the new one but the main problem is still the same, but only changes it a bit.

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edited:
December 7th 2018