"Onee-chan!"

"Welcome home! It's been so long!" Celine said, hugging her older sister for the first time in 4 years.

"Thank you, Celine. I missed you so much!" Agnes said.

"But Kazue-onii-chan misses you more, Onee-chan. He loves you so much but he says that if you come back he'll kick you out of the house..." Celine said.

"Well, that's not happening anymore, Linnie." Came a voice.

"Oh, Onii-chan! You came to carry Onee-chan's luggage. Great! You two are happy again!" Celine gave a closed-eyed smile.

"I'm not the only one carrying luggage over here. Hey, slowpokes, get those stuff in here!" He called.

"Hi Celine!"
"Hi Celine!"

Maiko and I came to visit, since it was a holiday and we wanted to help Agnes unpack.

"Maiko-onee-chan, Iris-chan, Hi!" Celine greeted us.

"Wow, you call me onee-chan. So formal..." Maiko said, a bit embarrassed.

"Yeah! Because I also want you to be my future sister-in-la---mrmrffm!"

"Shut up! Aneki might hear you!" Kazue covered his mouth.

"Something you'd want to say, Celine?" Agnes asked.

"She meant nothing! Yes, ABSOLUTELY NOTHING!" He tried to cover it up.

"Going back to what Celine said earlier, yes, Kazue and I are in good terms again. And I would like to formally introduce to you all..."

"My Fiancé!"

And there entered a boy with blonde hair, and he was carrying his own luggage.

"Hajimemashite, I'm Lucas Nobuyuki. You two must be Kazue and Celine." He pointed to them.

"Yes. I'm Kazue."

He started circling around Lucas.

"Hm, you seem harmless."

"Take care of our Older Sister, okay?" He said.

"Of course. I love her as much as you do, so don't worry about it." Lucas gave a closed-eyed smile.

"Okay. Settled." Kazue nodded.

"In advance, we wanted to welcome you to the family!" Celine said.

"Arigato." Lucas said.

"How did you two meet anyway?" Kazue asked.

"Well, it was pretty simple." Agnes began.

(Flashback...)

It was a day where I went to a restaurant near here.

I ordered my favorite Tomato-Lettuce-Cucumber burger. But then...

The waiter brought me the wrong dish.

I called the waiter, but he seemed to have left.

Then, he came into of the picture.

"Is there anything wrong, Miss?"

"Well, your waiter seemed to have given me the wrong dish. I ordered the TLC burger."

"Oh, I'll have it done."

Then he personally gave me what I asked for.

"Thanks!"

"What is your name, anyway?"

"Agnes. Agnes Koichi. I'm an idol, apparently, but it's best I introduce myself by my real last name instead of Aimiwa..."

"Hey, I've heard of you before. I actually have a younger sister. And she's actually fond of watching you online."

"Really? Tell her I said thanks then."

Then, eventually, he asked for my number, and everything else happened.

We were dating for about 7 months, then eventually he asked me to be his girlfriend, and I said yes, naturally, since I was really comfortable around him.

Then he told me there was a job offer in America, and he asked me to come with him so I could finish my studies there and I could have a job to pay for school.

(Flashback End)

So I studied Performing Arts, and I'm currently in my last year in College, and so I want to finish my course here in Japan. I'm graduating this month. Then come June, I'll be Lucas's bride." She smiled.

"How'd he propose then?" Maiko asked, curious.

"Maiko..." Kazue shushed her.

"It's okay. Besides, I was gonna tell you that part myself." Lucas said.

(Flashback)

We were already in America then, already had our own apartment and all that.

One day I decided to take a day off from work and take Agnes to New York. Agnes really wanted me to take her there, since she liked almost EVERYTHING New York.

We got there.

"Lucas, this is amazing! Thank you for taking me here, it's a dream come true!"

"Of course, Agnes. Anything for my girlfriend."

*Agnes quickly kisses Lucas*

Then we got to the Statue of Liberty.

"Wow, I never knew Lady Liberty would be this big."

"Well, now you know. Anyway, Agnes..."

"Can I tell you something?"

"Yeah, sure, anything."

"Well, do you even imagine what our relationship's gonna be like in 5 or 10 years?"

"Well..."

*Agnes closes her eyes*

"Our own house, a good life, with you and our children, back in Japan..."

*Agnes opens her eyes and sees Lucas laughing.*

"Is it something I said?"

"Yes. I knew you would eventually say the exact same things you just said."

"What does all of that mean to you, Lucas?"

"It means the world to me, Agnes."

*kneels down*

"I know, I'm not a perfect person, and no two people have a perfect relationship, but I say, that everything you just imagined now, can happen..."

"Once you take this."

*Brings out a box and opens to reveal a ring.*

"Will you marry me, Agnes Koichi?"

"Hmm, let me think about it..."

"Just kidding, of course I will!"

(Flashback End)

"Aww, Love in Liberty, I like it!" Maiko said.

"When can your own love story start with Onii-cha---mrmmffm!"

"Didn't I tell you to shut up?" Kazue said.

"I'm sorry!" Celine said.

"Eh?" Agnes sweat-dropped, tilting her head.

(The Next Week)

"Masaki Akahiro!"

"Huh? Who in the world..."

"Hey... wait a minute."

It was Sadako.

"Masaki. Can I talk to you for a second?" Sadako asked.

"About what? And aren't you friends with that Kazue guy? I'd rather not be involved in anyone who's associated with him." Masaki started to walk away.

"Hey hey hey hey, wait a minute!"

"Don't you go to PriPara too, Masaki?"

Masaki's eyes widened.

"It's none of your business!" Masaki said.

"And you probably know Kazue's sister, Charlotte?" Sadako asked

"Charlotte? It's ringing a bell..."

Then Masaki remembered the live showdown beween Maiko and Louisa.

He saw her there.

"You mean that purple-haired girl?" Masaki asked.

"Yep! And I heard that you like Maiko too, just like Kazue." Sadako said. "And  I like Charlotte, so..."

"So I have a proposition that you surely won't say no to."

Sadako started whispering it in his ear.

"Let's meet in PriPara, and we show them what we're made of."

Masaki laughed.

"So you're a 'hopeless romantic' like me, huh? Let me ask you something, Sadako..."

"How would you calcute the failure rate, in other words, how are you so sure we're not gonna be rejected by those girls?" Masaki asked.

"Uh... Come to think of it..."

"Well, I see your proposition is worth the try, but I have an ace in which our chances of succeeding may get higher."

Masaki sighed.

"I can't believe I'm gonna do this." Masaki thought to himself.

"Yo, Hikari!"

💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘

"Yupee, you called?" Hikari answered.

"She's your ace, apparently?" Sadako said.

"When it comes to planning, she's in charge, and in this case, I'm gonna ask her to plan our success."

"What success, what success? I like victory best, but it's still okay if we lose..."

"NO! IT'S NOT OKAY TO LOSE THE GIRLS WE LOVE!" Masaki said.

"Ohhhh, I get it. I can gladly help you two win your ladies' hearts." She grinned.

(After School)

"Sakkun! Are you free today? I just wanted to see if we could have some fun ruining Kazue's day again---" Louisa was cut short.

"Sorry, I'm not free today. Maybe tomorrow. Geez..." Masaki walked away.

"Huh... That's weird." Louisa said.

(Also...)

"Bro!"

"Hey, hey! School's over for today, and maybe I could beat your knacks again today on another Video Game. I am CodeGameMaster after all---"

"Nah. Not today. See ya tomorrow, Kazue." Sadako put on his hood and left.

"Hey, he never backs out on a video game... He seems different."

"Well, better hang out with Iris and Mai-Mai then."

(PriPara)

"I've organized it, guys!"

"The plan is..."

"We pose as a trio unit! But just for that purpose though." Hikari said.

"A trio?" Sadako asked.

"Yes! And I got the perfect song!"

"You said you wanted to captivate your sweethearts, then Mon Chouchou is perfect! It means 'My Darling' in French." Hikari said.

"So what do we name ourselves?" Masaki asked.

"Faithful|Thorns."

"Since we are faithful to the ones we love..."

"And we vow to protect, just like thorns on a flower!"

"Yosh! Let's get to it!" Hikari smiled.

(While they're preparing...)

"Iris, Maiko, Charlotte..."

"What do you want, Louisa?" I asked.

"Hear me out just this once." Louisa pleaded.

"Tch, go on." I wanted to get it over it quick.

"It seems that Masaki isn't really hearing me out now. And I noticed that Kazue's not being noticed Sadako. Aren't they best friends?"

Charlotte's eyes widened.

"I-It's true..." She thought.

"Charlotte, I didn't know I'd say this but..."

"Can you help me find out what Sakkun and your brother's friend are up to? Besides, it'll be a good scoop, too. And you could tell your brother EVERYTHING." Louisa said.

"EHHH??!!" Maiko and I exclaimed.

"Fine."

"Then let's go search!" Louisa said, dragging Charlotte away.

"Hey, wait for us!" Maiko called and we followed.

(Changing Station)

"Please insert your necessary PriTickets. You may also scan Friend Tickets if needed." Meganii said.

"PriPara Change Start!"

For Sadako, the British Gentle Coord of Holic Trick."

"It was all part of Hikari's plan. Wearing the brands of the girl you love. Good luck!"

"British Gentle Coord!"

"For the mastermind, Hikari-chan, the Fairytale Blue Bird Coord from Coco Flower."

"The only girl, but has arranged a plan to let love fill the air!"

"Fairytale Blue Bird Coord~!"

"And lastly for Masaki, the Moonlight Purple Coord of Baby Monster."

"Keeping your princely persona in Maiko's favorite brand. Do your best to impress your Princess!"

"Moonlight Purple Coord!"

"Let's try over here, hurry!" Louisa said.

And there we all ended up in a room where we finally found who we were looking for.

"Minna-san!" Hikari shouted.

"Heya, I'm Hikari Nomikara! And I'm here with two very important people!"

"For the girl who bewitched my heart, I'm here..."

"Sadako Bakagari!"

"Sadako-kun!"

"You and Charlotte are good together!" The crowd cheered.

"😨" [Was apparantly Charlotte's expression.]

"And to my Princess, your Loyal Prince awaits..."

"Masaki Akahiro!"

"Masaki-kun!"

"Be mine, you're so cool!" Was every girl's shout.

Now Charlotte's expression was mad. And Maiko's jaw just... dropped.

"EHHHHH???!!!" Was both their expressions.

"We are Faithful|Thorns."

Sadako: Faith...
Hikari: Love...
Masaki: And Chivalry!

All: Are the elements to capture a heart!

"This is for you, Mon Chouchou!"

Meanwhile, someone was watching.

"Huh, this is their way of pleasing their Amorés? No originality, pathetic..."

(On with the show)

They sang, "Mon Chouchou."

(Masaki, Hikari, Sadako, All)

Kore yori wareware wa kimitachi no subete wo ubau
Miwaku no creation Le premier
pas♪pas♪pas♪pas♪pas♪pas♪

Watashi wa kuchinai wa kiseki wo motteru no
Watashi ga mamorikiru mayoeru koyagitachi reihī!
Boku nara michibikeru kanpekina shōri e
Un, deux, trois… narande te no todoku motto soba ni
Un, deux, trois… kazu wa kazoezu ni tada chikatte

Kowagaru hitsuyō wa nai
Kore ga shinjitsu seijitsu
Kono jidai ni kakete ita
Hikari no na wo oshieyou

Sore wa yume no tane
Ai no tane zettaitekina ō no tane
Shu shu Mon chouchou

(Sang at the Same time)
Masaki and Sadako: Tsumari wa boku!!!
Tsumari watashi!!!

Bonjour, espoir 
Bonsoir, etoile sans rival eclore!
Subete no kimi ni mebuki hirogari waku yo ikiru chikara fleurage
Sakitachinu sora wo kirameki de umetsukushite
Miseru! Miseru! Miseru!
Tsurete iku wa kuru nda sā
Sentakushi wa tada hitotsu kokoro no naka niwa・amōre no oku ni
Koko ni shika nai!!!

They posed at the end of the Runway.

"Making Drama, Switch On!"

In their Making Drama, Hikari had a pink bow and arrow.

"Don't worry, Princes! I've come to help you get what you want!"

*Shoots arrows at paintings of Maiko and Charlotte.*

Once she shot the arrows, the paintings came to life.

Sadako: Charlotte...

Masaki: Maiko...

Both: We'll be happy together, I promise!

Hikari: Yay, they're happy now!

All: Love is in the Air! Eros Romantique!

"Cyalume Change!"

Sadako and Masaki changed to the Brilliant Prince Cyalume Coord.

And Hikari changed into the Coco Flower Cyalume Coord.

Bonjour, espoir 
Bonsoir, etoile sans rival eclore!
Subete no kimi ni mebuki hirogari waku yo ikiru chikara fleurage
Sakitachinu sora wo kirameki de umetsukushite
Miseru! Miseru! Miseru!
Tsurete iku wa kuru nda sā
Sentakushi wa tada hitotsu kokoro no naka niwa・amōre no oku ni
Koko ni shika nai!!!

(Backstage)

"Sadako, Masaki..."

The three of us came to them.

"You know, you didn't have to do that, right?" Charlotte told Sadako.

"I had to. Because I love you, Charlotte!"

"Well, you wouldn't bear to love a girl who's so imperfect! So stay away!"

Charlotte turned back.

"I don't care if you're imperfect, Charlotte."

"No matter what, I know you're beautiful. In body, mind, heart and soul. And nothing will change that..."

And something happened.

Sadako hugged her, and his face was close to hers.

He was about to kiss her until...

Charlotte quickly pulled away and slapped him.

"You'll regret you ever tried, Sadako Bakagari!" She was very angry.

"Charlotte..."

"Don't.Me, Sadako. Stop!"

She walked away, but as her face was hidden from his sight, she was actually crying.

"Charlotte!" Maiko called.

There was a pause.

"Don't expect me to say yes to you after what Sadako did to Charlotte! You two are obsessed!" Maiko said.

Charlotte was left alone in a separate space.

"It was a good thing I saved myself from his lips... But he's crazy!"

"Argh! Why me? Out of all people here in PriPara, why me?!"

"Why his best friend?"

(Next Chapter Preview)

Kazue: That was my worst experience yet!

Agnes: I heard.

Kazue: Aneki...

Agnes: Don't let him affect your everyday living from now on, Aria.

Kazue: Charlotte. Just, call me Charlotte if you want, please.

Agnes: Aw come on! Aria was the best!

Kazue: Psh, stop.

Agnes: Laughter incoming!

Kazue: Awww, hahahaha, you got me!

(Meanwhile, PriPara.)

Erika: I'll now declare my members for the Summer Dream Grandprix!

Charlotte: Splendid!

Iris: Who're they gonna be?

Maiko: My heart's racing in excitement!

Charlotte: Next Time on PriPara Breakthrough!

Erika: Go Team! Burn it Up in the Summer!

All: Till Next Time!