Aikatsu Era!

S1 E25: Capella's☆Sparkle

Hatsuko Kosaka 小坂 はつこ

The second day of the Pearl Star: Summer Paradise Event was reserved for Capella. I couldn't let my busy schedules stop me from this grand event.

And I hope that Ayame will be fine...

After Shibagaki Kiyoko's opening live, everyone has been hanging out at the beach and swimming pool. The snack bar is packed with Pearl Star students. I guess the fruit shakes were really delicious.

Ayame and I were given an hour of free time. We just chose to sunbathe at the beach. Shibagaki, Aikyou and Hidaka were playing beach volleyball right in front of us.

"They look like they're having fun," Ayame said.

I nodded. "I wonder where Harusame and Tanaka are."

After a minute, Shibagaki and Aikyou were waving their arms. "Reyna-chan! Syurina-chan!"

Tanaka was holding Harusame's hand. The latter's face was red.

"You look amazing in that swimsuit, Reyna-chan!" Aikyou remarked.

"This is embarrassing..." Harusame muttered as she tried to cover her exposed abdomen.

"Looks like your hair has grown long enough to tie it up in that adorable ponytail!" Shibagaki added.

Harusame blushed harder. "E-excuse me?!"

"Kiyoko-chan's right, Reyna-chan!" Tanaka added in delight.

Harusame was still trying to cover herself. "Thank goodness he's gone..."

"Who are you talking about, Reyna?" Hidaka smirked.

"N-nobody!"

Shibagaki and Aikyou giggled. "I wonder what he'll think when he sees you..." the former said.

"Shut up!" Harusame yelled in embarrassment.

I continued to watch them, wishing that I too could have fun. But my schedule is too demanding today.

I turned to Ayame who was also observing Harusame and her friends. Smiling, she said, "Seems like Harusame-chan's friends ship her with someone."

I shrugged. "The only person that I can think of is Shibagaki Gin. But I don't know whether they'd actually have a thing for each other. Besides, romance is forbidden to idols, isn't it?"

"Who knows?" Ayame wondered. "Anyone can fall in love. It's a natural thing in life."

  I've never had a crush on anyone, so I couldn't understand the whole romance thing. I decided to forget about it.

  My phone vibrated. Ayame and I had to go to a photo shoot.

  "That's fast," I thought. "It hasn't been half an hour since we sat here."

"I didn't even get to ask Harusame-chan and her friends to let me play with them," Ayame said.

  Before I had to head to the photoshoot, I took one last glance at Harusame and her friends. At least they have time to relax and play volleyball.

  Ayame and I made our way to the fountain near the entrance. As we were walking, I noticed that my friend was looking paler than usual.

  "Are you alright?" I asked.

  "I'm quite tired..." Ayame spoke. "But I'll be fine..."

When we got to the entrance, we immediately had to pose for the camera. The pictures will be used in many Aikatsu magazines.