(Sorry for the super late update, guys! I just recently came back from a choral competition, and the group I'm in won 3rd Prize. Now, it's time I give you the much awaited new chapter. Enjoy!)

(Iris's house)

"Alright, girls, listen up!"

"It's gonna be a late Halloween celebration at PriPara, and for sure UltraMIC is gonna have another show. So I think that we should stick to one brand for this one. Either it's Iris's Candy Alamode..."

"Heh, sweet like me!" I winked.

"Maiko's Baby Monster..."

"A monster's little growl can give a big scare!" Maiko made claws with her hands.

"Or, my beloved Holic Trick and all its Gothic Lolita glory." Kazue chuckled. "All hands in, whoever gets the different hand, their brand is followed. Deal?"

"I'm in." Maiko said.

"Deal." I said.

"Hands in!"

"3,2,1 Go!"

Once, we brought our hands out, Kazue's and my hand were facing down, and Maiko's was facing up, which meant...

"BOOYAH! BABY MONSTER IT IS!" Maiko said triumphantly.

"Baby Monster seems decent enough for me, so I can comply." I said.

"The rules have to be followed. Sure, Charlotte is totally versatile." Kazue had his arms crossed.

"So it's settled, everyone! I'll pick out the perfect coords for you, trust me!" Kazue winked.

"I'll hold on to that. And sure, Kazue trusts you, too. He just hopes you'll trust him." I nudged Kazue.

"I can speak for myself, Iris. You just... didn't have to." A tick mark appeared as Kazue said that.

"Kazue, such a child sometimes..." Maiko shook her head.

"OHHHHH, She's turned off by you, Kazue! That has gotta hurt!" I continued teasing him.

"SHUT UP, YOU DORK!" He smacked me in the head.

"Ow, okay, okay. Don't be so affected..." I said.

Kazue blushed crimson.

(Continuing with the meeting)

"Before the actual live show, we should have non-coord costumes made and worn, correct?" I asked.

"Oh yeah! I already have mine made." Maiko laughed.

"Ooh, did you bring it?" I asked.

"Of course, when I heard about this meeting, I knew about the 'pre-made costumes first' thing.

She brought out her costume.

A red leather jacket, black leggings, and black shoes. It also came with a black fedora and a single gray glove.

"I'm just gonna add a little bit more powder on my face, and I'm gonna bring in the 'Thriller' Vibe for sure!" Maiko said.

"Truly a fan of the dance legends, I see." Kazue said. "Did you bring yours too, Iris?"

"Oh, yeah." I brought out my costume.

It was a black and white striped long sleeved top with suspenders, a black skirt, white and black high socks and black wedge shoes. It also came with a beret and white gloves.

"Oh, just like a mime. I'm assuming you're gonna put in some appropriate makeup for that?" Kazue asked.

"Of course I'm going to. What's a mime without all the caked-on makeup?" I gave a closed-eyed smile. "I'm just going to tie my hair to a high pony and I'm all cool. But the real question is..."

"What's your costume, Charlotte?" Maiko and I asked together.

"Heh, you think I'll wear it for you for demonstration, right here and right now, huh? In case you're all forgetting, Iris conveniently got me a stunt double to do it for me."

"Oh, Zoe~!" He said in his sassy voice.

"I'm coming down!" Zoe called.

"It's a good thing Zoe and Charlotte are the same size." I smirked.

"Let me repeat convenient." Kazue said.

Zoe came out in something like this.

"All the intricate lace and queenly details, truly made for a queen like me." Kazue fanned himself with his hand.

"I agree, your Royal Sass Queen." Maiko and I said together.

"Where'd you get your costume, Kaz? So fancy." I asked.

"Well, I asked Aneki to take care of that. So no hassle." He shrugged.

"Why would PriPara hold such a late-notice Halloween Celebration? It's November. What if there are..."

"S-S-Souls?!"

"Souls? You mean like the wandering ones?" Kazue asked.

"Yeah..." Maiko said.

"Come on, Maiko. Don't be a wimp." I said.

"The whole costume thing is tomorrow. And so is our show, so we have to get ready!" Kazue said.

*Ring, Ring!*

All our PriPasses rang.

And it was a group video call from Pastelle, my hamster mascot manager.

Iris: Hey, Pastelle.

Kazue: And Felicity. What's the matter?

Pastelle: So, your guesses are correct. You will have a live show for tomorrow's Halloween Celebration.

Felicity: Girls, how would you suggest the song now? You decided on the brand?

Maiko: Baby Monster is decided.

Felicity: Well then, what do you say you three go for a new song?

Iris: What song would that be?

Pastelle: No D&D Code.

Kazue and Maiko: Shut.Up.

Maiko: That's my favorite song next to Absolute Life of a Final Show Girl!

Kazue: I loved Dressing Pafè! I'm in.

Iris: I actually like the song too. UltraMIC is so down!

Pastelle: Great! Meet us at the usual after you guys are ready preparing.

Iris: Okay!

*Conversation End*

"Well, you girls better head home and prepare, while I do my own preps. I'll go change at Prism Stone; besides, there's a dressing room there and the resident Meganee knows who I am." He said. "No awkwardness."

"Nice strat." I winked.

"Naturally." Kazue said.

(PriPara)

"There you girls are! Your costumes are adorable!" Pastelle said.

"Thanks." The three of us said together.

"Quickly, UltraMIC, time for your newest performance yet!" Felicity said.

"This time around though..."

"Maiko?" I called.

"Hm?" She answered.

"I think this Halloween, I'm giving you the honor of being the Center of UltraMIC. Baby Monster can be what I call it, your 'Fortè Brand'. So go for it!" I winked.

"Thank you, Iris! I'll lead you all through the song and live up to my name, the Dance Floor Overlord!" Maiko did her pro moves and gave a thumbs-up.

"Hands in!"

"Maiko!"
"Iris!"
"Charlotte!"

"Stay Strong, Stay Loud, UltraMIC!" We raised our hands in the air.

(Changing Station)

"Please insert your necessary tickets. You may also scan Friend Tickets if needed." Meganee said.

"PriPara Change, Start!"

"You three have decided to go for Maiko's home brand, Baby Monster!"
"For Iris, Maiko has picked out the Unique Paint Bat Coord."

"All your unique colors spread in your Aura, Iris-chan!"

"Unique Paint Bat Coord~!"

"For Charlotte-chan, we have the Tricky Witch Halloween Coord."

"Witches are known for their mischievous tricks in the Halloween Season!"

"Tricky Witch Halloween Coord~!"

"And for the Halloween Center, Maiko-chan, we have the Halloween Monster Coord.

"Lead on to the Halloween Spirit!"

"Halloween Monster Coord~!"

"Hey everyone!"

"Maiko-chan!"

"Charlotte-chan!"

"Iris-chan, gambatte!"

The crowd cheered on.

"We'll be opening the tricks and treats with a new song!" Maiko said.

"This is..."

"No D&D Code!"

(Maiko, Iris, Charlotte, All)

Tsugi tsugi mekurumeku deai to wakare ni
Te wo furu hima wa nai
Otome wa isogashī
Tomadoi tachidomaru jikan ga oshī wa
Gamushara zenrei de
Jinsei wa mō Speed

Nakitaku naru no wa sō
Kuyashīkara
Sono kanjō wa Power

Do it! Do it! Do it!
Yarunara tsuranuki tōsanakya
Dress code wa
Koete ko furifuri furī de ikou
Good run! Good run! Good run!
Hashiru yo yume made itchokusen
Dream code nante jōdan janai!

"Making Drama, Switch On!"

Iris: I shower this world, in a boomtastically sweet way! *I ride on a jetpack that showers the area with candy.

Charlotte: Hahahahahahaha! I wander about and pull all my tricks. Maybe my next trick will be for you! *Charlotte waves a wand and a big box appears.*

Charlotte and I open on the box lid

Maiko: BOO! Scared ya?

All: Happy Halloween, Sugar and Scares Galore!

"Cyalume Change!"

Our coords turned into the Candy Alamode, Holic Trick, and Baby Monster Cyalume Coords respectively.

Do it! Do it! Do it!
Yarunara ichi-byō demo hayaku
Dress code wo
Yaburu yo harahara haranbanjō
Good lead! Good lead! Good lead!
Rīdo wa tokui yo makasete ne
Dream code nante rūru iranai!

"Happy Halloween~!" We said in a spooky tone.

(Epilogue)

In the rooftop of some house...

It's now nighttime, and a full moon at that.

"I'm sure all of them will give me a chance once I give them..."

"An Irrevocable Invitation, from Me..."

"Sadako Bakagari"

Sadako laughs, throws a frosted-design envelope, until it covers the whole background...

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Zoe: Kazue, I got this envelope when I woke up in my bed at the room I'm in at this house...

Kazue: From... Sadako?!

Charlotte, I know your heart cannot be easily opened, but let me make it up to you again, and give you  this simple invitation to...

Agnes: I got the same invitation, Aria-chan!

Maiko: It's weird, I got it too!

Kazue: How come Sadako's playing this game again, yet, it looks as if he's... Changing for the better?

Iris: It can be a trap!

Kazue: It's actually not!

Hikari: Read the fine print! I got one too!

Maiko: It's an invitation for...

(Kazue, Maiko, Agnes, Hikari-Together): The Winter Dream Grand Prix!

Iris: Next Time on PriPara: Breakthrough!

Agnes: Unfreeze the Barrier, Ring the Bell

All: Till Next Time!