"I actually beat Louisa..."

"I'm far beyond her abilities. To be honest, Kazue has the most experience. 5 years..."

"And yet everyone's starting to say I might surpass people. Am I just that good?"

I brought out a book and just read through my thoughts.

(Meanwhile...)

"Iris got promoted that fast. She's amazing."

"I feel like she could soar higher, even outside UltraMIC." Kazue thought.

"She's amazing, and from what I saw from the first time, I felt like, just a little bit more time and, she'd be the best ever..."

"Iris..."

He looked at UltraMIC's group photo together in his PriPass.

"I'm happy for you."

(The Next Day)

"Just one school week to go and it's all over!" Kazue said.

"Yassssss, Vacation at last!" Maiko stretched.

"Huh, we still have the Year-End School Festival, right Kazue?" I reminded him.

(Recap: Mireille asked me to lead the organization of the School Festival, with Kazue helping me out.)

"Yeah, it's gonna be AWESOME!" He cheered.

"I'll request Mireille for UltraMIC's telecast performance, okay?" I winked.

"Please do!" Maiko said.

"Hiya!"

"Hey, Hikari, what's up?" I said.

"Oh, just wanted to let you and Maiko know something, since Charlotte-chan apparently isn't studying here. I already asked in advance, because I am the genius planner, after all." She winked.

"If only you knew, Charlotte is studying here..." Kazue thought.

"You're the best, Hikari, thank you!" Maiko said.

"But how did you get Mireille to say yes?" I wondered.

"Easy! I bribed her!" Hikari winked.

"With what exactly?" Kazue asked.

"Anyone who knows Mireille knows that." I smirked.

"1,2!"

"Chocolate!" Hikari and I said together.

"Ohhh, makes sense." Kazue said.

"You're crazy! You bribed the Student Council President just like that?!" I said, amazed.

"Of course I'm crazy! I use my head too much, hehehe." She laughed weirdly.

"You use your head too much that you pull out the perfect schemes." The three of us sweat-dropped.

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(After School)

"I just think that now that Louisa's turned nice towards us, she's gonna be more interested in being in a Dream Team, to work together with other members." I said.

"It's just, too good to be true. I never knew that Louisa would turn to an... angel." He shook his head.

"Well, it's happened. Let's just be happy. Masaki's the only problem left." Maiko said.

"Huh, that would be your job." I nudged Kazue.

"Imma punch his insides to a pulp!" He clenched his fist.

"Hahaha, good luck, darling sass queen." I teased.

"Shhh, be quiet!" He put a finger to his lips.

(In PriPara)

"Summer in this country is always scorching hot, go away, please, Charlotte." Maiko laughed.

"Sorry, sorry. No one can stand me, huh? I'm just so hot, naturally." He fanned herself with her hand.

"Blech, you agree with her on this?" I said.

"Ouch..." Charlotte thought.

"Was just playing around, geez." Maiko said.

"When will the heat turn up between you two though?" I asked.

Charlotte blushed, but eventually cleared her throat.

"Oh, sorry, sorry. Let Agnes marry first before planning. I guess I was just excited." I laughed.

"Shut upppppppp waaaaaahhhhhh!!!!" Charlotte was shaking me pretty hard.

Maiko laughed. "I'm not gonna be in any relationship with Kazue anyway." She said.

"Aww, friendzoned." I said.

"I HATE YOUUUU!" She continued shaking me.

I was in for a good laugh.

"That's my older twin brother." I winked, because I knew he knew what I meant.

(3rd Person POV)

Charlotte then stared at Iris, but she apparantly didn't notice.

"She's a fun girl, but then when it comes to performances she mixes that same fun with dead seriousness. She has the potential alright."

(Flashback)

"That exceptional voice! You were an instant hit!"

(Flashback End)

Louisa's voice echoed in his memory.

"Exceptional. Louisa had the perfect word to describe it.

"She's my best friend, and I'm happy for her achievements. And I did say this before..."

"Maybe I'm not that much of what people call a 'deserving friend'."

"She never fails to amaze."

"I want to hear from her one more time at least. To see her full potential."

(Iris POV)

"Charlotte, you okay?" I asked.

"Iris, I wanna ask you something."

"Yeah?"

"Well, since you develop pretty fast in PriPara..."

"Do you believe that one day you can surpass me?"

I gasped.

"I don't! I think you're still one of the best performers around! 5 years progressing in PriPara, I think that you'd be a superstar next to your sister." I said.

"Why do you think high of me, Iris?"

🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶

"What do you mean?" I was shocked.

"You... You're like, flawless! A Rising Star!" She said.

"I don't understand, you don't have to praise me like this so suddenly." I said.

"Don't believe me, then perform. Perform solo in PriPara. And listen to yourself."

"Listen... to myself..."

"Just do it. I'll have to see if what Louisa said the day she challenged you was fully true. Because before, something was missing in you. I just knew."

"Do it..."

"So maybe I can learn from YOU."

I was confused, but I heaved a sigh.

"If that's what you want. I'll do my best, till you find your answers." I nodded.

"What are you planning, really?" Maiko asked him.

"I want to see her full fledged self. Because once I know that her skills are THAT good..."

"It may all reciprocate."

"Reciprocate?"

"All my achievements, my victories, it may all bounce back..."

"And give Iris much more than what I've already acquired."

"Charlotte, or rather, Kazue. He's thinking low of himself..." Maiko and I thought together.

(Changing Station)

"Please scan your necessary PriTickets. You may also scan Friend Tickets."

"PriPara Change, Start!"

"Iris, today's outfit, as you planned, the Mischievous Badge Coord of Candy Alamode."

"It's sure to attract more audience appeal!"

"Mischievous Badge Coord~!"

"Everyone, especially to my good friend and teammate, Charlotte..."

"Please listen to my performance, and may my passion and happiness radiate to you all!"

"This was a song from, also, one of my good friends, Mireille Minami."

"Pe~rfect With Pri~!"

I sang 'Pe~rfect With Pri~!"

Muite mo muite mo puritī (Puri Puritī)
Migotona aidoru puri miseru puri
Puripuri genki deru kotoba (Sapuri yori) oshiete ageru sā issho ni

Kuchibiru wo kisu no katachi sutan bai soshitara
Hoppe wo (Puri) ryōte de (Puri)
Gyutto shite shinkokyū (Pu~Pu~Pu~Pa~) iku yo!

Pu♥Pu♥Pu puripuri puri (PuPuPu) yume wo migaku puri (Pu!Ri!Pa!)
Shisen watashi dake ni chōdai koko ni puripuri
Pu♥Pu♥Pu appu appuri (Apupu) oboreru hodo puri (Hariappu!)
Toretate (Hai) purittona ha~to todokeru yo
Puri pa~fekuto (Puri!)

"Making Drama! Switch On!"

In my Making Drama, there was a giant red book, and I popped out from it.

"Come on! Let's explore!"

I entered the book, and it showed that I was inside its contents, memories of UltraMIC's friendship, and the rest of the people I've met.

"Memories may be good or bad... But those are in the past."

"Because only I..."

"Can determine my future!"

I was flying around with a camera.

"So let's make new ones to look into! Snap! Reminisce and Renew!"

Ichiban kyūtona puri ichiban saikōna puri
Itsudemo happī purimaite miseru
Atarashī aidoru miseru

"Fairy Change!" I declared as I held my Cyalume Charm high.

"Cyalume Fairy!"

My wings were the Pop Cyalume Wings.

Pu♥Pu♥Pu puripuri puri (PuPuPu) yume wo migaku puri (Pu!Ri!Pa!)
Shisen watashi dake ni chōdai koko ni puri puri (Daisuki)
Pu♥Pu♥Pu hoka no hito ni (PuRaRa) purai kinshi puri (Dame pu!)
Shinsen (Yoi) purittona sumairu tobashichau puri pa~fekuto (Puri!)

PuRiPu PuRiPu purī puripuri
PuRiPu Puri pa~...fekuto puri!!

(Meanwhile)

"It's been proven correct. She is amazing..." Charlotte thought.

(Backstage)

"Iris."

"Charlotte, how'd I do?" I asked.

She patted me on the shoulder.

"You are destined to be a full fledged dove. Gracefully flying." She said.

She hugged me.

"I'm happy for you."

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Iris: So now, we have the Year-Ender Festival to take care of, Kazue.

Kazue: Yeah. UltraMIC's gonna be the highlight!

Maiko: Headmistress Gloria won't have a problem with PriPara goers anymore anyway.

Hikari: Oh, I need to say this, but someone else has decided to join UltraMIC for the Year-End Fest.

Kazue: EH?!

???: That would be me. Long time no talk, Iris.

Iris: Oh, I remember you. Indeed, it's been a while.

Kazue: Who's she?

Maiko: Next Time on PriPara: Breakthrough!

Iris: Lush and Shimmering in the Dawn

All: Till Next Time!