"O..."
"M..."
"G!!!"

"So this is what your dress is gonna be, Aneki?" Kazue started asking Agnes like a little girl.

She laughed. "Yeah. I heard designs like these were so in, and I think it suits me, don't you?" She asked.

"Of course! Anything would do for my very gorgeous older sister, that's for sure." He winked.

The dress looked somewhat like this.

Kazue quickly took a picture of the design, and decided to send it to Iris and Maiko via his personal phone, and through their group conversation.

*Conversation after sending pictures*

Kazue: Check this out girrrrlsss!!!

Iris: Woah! It's a wedding dress! It's your sister's, right?

Kazue: Yep!

Maiko: Love it!

Iris: More like something Maiko could wear in her wedding with you. 😂😂😂

Kazue: Shh, darling, shut your mouth.

Maiko: Wow, you're getting sassier irl

Kazue: I take that as a compliment.

Iris: LOL

*conversation end*

Kazue laughed to himself and heaved a sigh. "I really can't believe you're getting married. And why did you move the month to August?" He asked Agnes.

"Lucas has an important expo to attend and then he's supposed to travel to America agian by July for putting up his own branch of his restaurant. So basically by August it'll be settled." She said.

"Cool. Anyway, have you two thought of a motif or color theme?" He asked.

"Oh yeah. Lucas made me choose. So I decided  to go on two colors, Royal Blue and Gold." Agnes said.

"Oh my god, that's like, so in, that's for sure, Aneki. I like the idea." Kazue said.

"Who else would you take after in fashion sense?" Agnes gave a peace sign.

"D.U.H. Of course it would be you, my dearest older sister." Kazue said and high-fived his sister.

(PriPara)

"Wow, Royal Blue and Gold. I like how your sister decided on the motif. It really is trending now in wedding themes." I said.

"All three of us know our stylizing." Maiko said.

Then, someone was walking near the café we were in.

"Charlotte-chan, isn't that someone you know?" Felicity asked.

Charlotte turned back to look.

"S-Sadako!"

"Hm?" Sadako paused at the call. "Oh, it's just the Beautiful Witch, Charlotte and the rest of UltraMIC. Hello. It's been a while since the day Iris and her friends saved me. I haven't had the chance to formally thank you." Sadako said.

"Don't mention it. It's also because you're Kazue's friend that I did that." I said.

"I am seeing a movie at the PriPara Cinema, you wanna come along for a plus one, Charlotte?" Sadako asked.

"No thank you." Charlotte took a sip of her tea. "Go give that to someone else, like Masaki. You are good friends anyway, am I correct?" She asked.

"G-good point. I was hoping you would agree though, to make up for that incident from some time ago." He said, defeated. "Bye then."

"Bye!" Maiko called.

Meanwhile, Sadako definitely didn't accept defeat and wanted an explanation. "Why? It's been so long, and she still won't return the love I've been showimg her. Why?!"

And his mind flashed back to when Hibiki took him in with Masaki.

(Flashback)

"If you truly love someone, give it your all, even if you reach the point of risking your own self..."

(Flashback End)

"She's the only one I'll ever love, and I'll do anything I can to get her. No matter what!" Sadako thought.

And it was as if demons were corrupting him, telling him to continue on in his plans.

He was becoming desperate.

"I did a good job on turning him down, as usual." Charlotte fanned herself with her hand.

"Wow, you sounded evil for a second." I laughed.

(Kazue's house, later that afternoon)

"Aneki, Celine, Lucas-san, I'm back with Iris and Maiko." Kazue called.

"Oh, great timing, Kazue, I wanted to talk to you for a second." Lucas said.

"Sure, man. What about?" He asked.

"Well, I know me and your sister's wedding is fast approaching. And it'd be a good idea to hold our own get-together. Just for us real men, eh?" Lucas nudged him. "Don't worry. You'll be seeing my friends from high school, and some cousins I'm close with. What do you say?" He offered.

"Sure. Plus." Kazue started to whisper. "I won't mind if I get myself some---"

"If you're planning on starting up on the red wine even if you're still 14, you're not going on with that idea. No sir." Agnes swished a finger at him.

"Aww..." Kazue said in defeat, standing there like an innocent lamb.

"As for the girls, I have my bridal shower, with one of my favorite gals invited." Agnes winked. "Iris, Maiko, you in?" Agnes asked.

"Of course! We'd be happy to go, since we are friends with your only brother, huh, Maiko?" I said.

"Definitely!" Maiko started doing her pro moves and gave a thumbs-up in the end.

"So, this is your 'special girl', huh? Nice eye." Lucas whispered this time.

"A real man's gotta have one if you wanna live this life to the fullest." Kazue laughed.

"Heh, you call yourself a 'real man'? Wow, big words, Sass Queen." I said.

"Shh, shut up, Iris!" He shushed me.

"Wait, I've heard of that term from Agnes before. Why 'Sass Queen'?" Lucas got curious.

"Oh, geez, Lucas-san, you wouldn't wanna kno---"

"It's a family secret, but I'll tell you. I trained Kazue on Girly Girl 101 since he was in 4th Grade, he didn't like it but eventually he did and even made me his role model. From Aria Aimiwa, in PriPara, my brother's known as Charlotte Koichi." Agnes explained.

"Wow, that's pretty legit living like that every day." Lucas laughed. "But I find it pretty cool. It's no wonder you got that attitude from the girls around you. I guess it's normal." Lucas gave a closed-eyed smile.

"When's the whole get-together?" I asked, changing the topic.

"Next week. I promise, it's gonna be tons of fun." Agnes winked.

"Cool! Can't wait!" Maiko said.

"And I mentioned just now that one of my fave gals are joining us for the party, and she'll be coming any minute to meet you. Kazue knows who she is." Agnes smirked.

"H-Huh? Who're you talking about?" He said.

"Actually, she'll be coming right about..."

*Ding Dong!*

"Now."

"Come in!" Agnes called.

When the person opened the door, there appeared the silhouette of a beautiful girl.

"I-It's YOU!"

😇🎤😇🎤😇🎤😇🎤😇🎤😇🎤😇

"SHAIRA?!"

"Oh. My god! Kazue! How've you been, it's been so long!" A girl with ponytailed red hair wearing ripped denim jeans and a white croc top hugged him.

"Are you seriously the Shaira I know? Because look at your style, girl! I say it's legit, 100%." He nodded in satisfaction.

"Thanks. You gotta change as you grow older, ya know?" Shaira laughed.

"Uh, Agnes-san, can you please explain the history of these two?" Maiko said.

"I don't get it either, honestly." I sweat-dropped.

"Alright."

(Flashback)

Shaira and Kazue were childhood friends. They did almost everything together, just like how I see him and Iris becoming close as friends as well.

There came a point where he started developing feelings for Shaira, which to her response:

Shaira: You? Have a crush on me? I thought you were Onee-chan's boy, huh? Plus, we're better off as best friends, I like the girlish side better you know.

Eventually, as my little brother matured SO much, he lost feelings for Shaira, because he was more focused on studying, being his idol self, and due to the fact that Shaira was right, also to the fact that she was pretty bossy for his taste after all.

(Flashback End)

"Yeah, yeah, Aneki pretty much told you everything so don't get anything wrong anymore." Kazue said.

"Seriously, Aneki invited you, why?" He asked.

*"With Shaira around, Masaki might have bonus Maiko points!!!"-Kazue's thoughts*

"I wanted you two to see each other again, starting off with my bridal shower and Lucas's Boys' Night." Agnes said.

"WAIT, you still... s-s-ship us?! What the hell?!" Kazue said.

Agnes just stuck out her tongue and gave a peace sign.

"Look. I've moved on, okay? There are just better things in life that could happen rather than US, happening." He pointed to Shaira and himself. "Right, Shaira?"

"Definitely the point, sorry to say." She nodded in approval.

"Alright then, I'll support whatever decision you make on this one. But do me one favor, the four of you." Agnes pointed at each of us.

"What is it, Agnes-san?" I asked.

"Perform again in PriPara, as a sign of your newfound friendship opening with Shaira. She is an idol there, too." She said.

"Sure! No problem! Right before the party setup!" Shaira said.

"Thanks!" Agnes gave a closed-eyed smile.

(The Next Week, PriPara)

"I'd like to say, Shaira. We've actually been through the same thing, in a way." Maiko said.

"We were both liked by Kazue." Maiko said and laughed.

"No way! That 'Aneki's Boy'? Hah. I'm happy he found someone pretty." Shaira laughed. "I hope he's happy ONLY having a crush on you. But it's up to the both of you if you want to take it higher in the future or not." Shaira said.

"So that means 'KazuMai can sail?!" I said.

"Woah, studies first." Maiko said.

"Right on." I winked.

"Let's go, girls. No more chatting, and let us, UltraMIC, welcome one of my 'best gals' in the PARTYYYY!!!" Charlotte hugged Shaira tightly like a friend would. "Welcome back, Shai." She winked.

"Thank you. Let's go!" Shaira said.

(Changing Station)

"Please insert the necessary PriTickets. You may also scan your Friend Tickets as well." Meganee said.

"PriPara Change, Start!"

"For Maiko-chan, we have the Blue Space Girl Coord of Baby Monster."

"Your fashion statement says everything about the show!"

"Space Girl Coord~!"

"For Iris-chan, we have the French Lime Clown Coord of Candy Alamode."

"Green always matches with your pink hair!"

"French Lime Clown Coord~!"

"For Charlotte-chan, we have the Rose Petal Coord of Holic Trick."

"Performing with your former Daily Coord. You'll still have Aria in your heart!"

"Rose Petal Coord~!"

"And for the returning Shaira, the Cruising Beach Coord of Fortune Party."

"The color is your favorite, isn't it? Then wear it loud and proud!"

"Cruising Beach Coord~!"

"Everyone, listen up!"

"Charlotte-chan!"

"Charlotte-chan, you're so hot!"

"I'd like to welcome back a special girl in my squad..."

"And that's ME!"

Shaira came on stage.

"Shaira Tenshiko!" Charlotte announced.

"Shaira-chan!"

"Okairi!"

The crowd's chants was the same.

"Although UltraMIC is solid as is, Shaira busts in and gives more energy to the stage! Right, girls?" Charlotte said.

"Absolutely!" Maiko said.

"Whatcha waitin' for, minna?"

"Welcome her..."

"With Love Friend Style!" I called to the audience.

We sang, "Love Friend Style"

Iku yo! Tomodachi no tomodachi wa rabu! Hāto ni kuttsuku takaramono 

Don'na koto datte chenji kawaru yo happī 
Afuredasu friend style 

Issho ni itai na kimochi ī

Datte kimi wa fuwafuwa na ofuton mitai 
Chanto homete tataetesa...

ano ne, arigato. Terechau kedo 

Then, a voice sounded.

Nande daro, nanika shite agetai (Itsudatte)

Mukai ai kisoi aetara ne (Motto ī na)

Son de tomochike pakirō! 

Iroiro dakedo kono kimochi otome no pyua

Ikku yo-! 

Hanero! Ijippari na namida no tsubu 
Atsuatsu yūjō doraiyā atete massugu ni! 
Ki.ra.ki.ra no hāto da! 
Mina ni deaeta kara hora kon'na ni tanoshī kon'na ni ureshī 
Supesharu na rabu damon ne 
Miseru yo

"daisuki da yo” no sumairu 

The four of us took to the runway.

"Making Drama, Switch On!"

In our Making Drama, we were aboard a chopper, looking down below, ready to go parachuting.

I seemed scared, as well as Maiko.

"Come on, we'll do this. All four of us."

"Three, two, one!"

"Jump!"

Our parachutes opened and there appeared a rainbow as our background.

"Friendship Strings Forth! Floating High in the Sky!"

"Fairy Change!"

As our clothes changed to our respective Cyalume Coords, our wings were of our own types as well.

Me: Pop
Charlotte: Cool
Maiko: Cool
Shaira: Pop

Iku yo! Tomodachi no tomodachi wa rabu! Hāto ni kuttsuku takaramono 
Don'na koto datte kaeyou yo happī 
Unmei datte omoeru yo 
Kon'na ni tanoshī kon'na ni ureshī 
Supesharu na kankei damon agetai 
“Daisuki da yo” no sumairu (Anata ga) (Kimi tachi ga) 

Afuredasu friend style (Watashitachi ga) Besuto mai furendo
Odoridasu friend world (Iru kara) Daijōbu

Tomodachi ga zutto iru kara

We stopped flying and posed.

(After the Show)

"That was really fun." Shaira said.

"I hope we get to do this more often." I said.

"But what else are we waiting for? We've got the pre-wedding parties left to go to, so let's have FUN!" Maiko cheered.

"Heck yeah!" Charlotte exclaimed.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

(Epilogue, Outside PriPara)

Someone was humming a romantic tune.

The person appeared to be sewing something.

"Add one more button..."

"And her lilac hair in place, all stitched up..."

"Done."

That someone gave a laugh of satisfaction.

"Now I know you're right beside me every night."

The doll...

Seemed to look like Charlotte.

But an insane laugh was heard...

"You're mine, and mine alone, My Beautiful Witch...!"

The person appeared to be....

Sadako Bakagari

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Iris: Have you heard from Sadako since the day you two 'spaced out'?

Kazue: Actually, I haven't. And I guess it's still best to continue having no contact with each other.

Maiko: Do you think Sadako's coping with this as well as you are?

Kazue: Knowing him, he's unpredictable.

(Meanwhile)

Kazue: Sadako, bro! It's been a whi---

Sadako: Don't 'bro' me. You're the worst best friend I ever had.

Kazue: Wait, all I did was ask for space....

Sadako: BUT YOU CAN'T DEPRIVE ME OF MY FREEDOM TO LOVE WHO I WANT!

*insane laughs were heard.*

Kazue: Sadako...?
              Sadako! Snap out of it!

Sadako: This is what love made me become. Face it, Kazue.

Iris: N-Next Time on PriPara: Breakthrough!

Kazue: The Onset of His Insanity

Iris: Till Next Time!