Ayaka: My Passionate Idol Activities! Rise! My Aikatsu Starts Now!

"Rhapsody was amazing!" Other students murmured as they were eating.

"Voting lines are now open! Just press the red button you see on your remote and that counts as one vote!" Akari announced this morning.

"Nothing like some salad to start the day right." Kali said.

"How do you survive just going on a healthy diet?" Kirei asked.

"I just got used to it. It's my lifestyle." She answered.

"DeviGel's up next too." Aisu said.

"Good luck!" Came an english accent.

"Elaine! You and Heidi did a great job!" I winked.

"Sankyu, Aya. Good luck to our rival, too. DeviGel." Elaine smirked.

"Oh, you'll see about that." Kali said.

"Bring it on!" Kirei seconded.

"Oh, DeviGel!"

We all looked back to see...

"Yurika Todou-san!"

"Ichigo Hoshimiya-san!"

"Hello, girls! I see that DeviGel's up next. Good luck." Ichigo winked.

"Don't disappoint. Or else I'll suck your blood for real!" Yurika threatened.

"Hai!" Kirei and Kali replied.

"I remember the time when I joined the Rock Fest Girl Audition. That was when I first met Yurika-chan..." Ichigo began.

"I was still an idol in the making back then. I had no idea what kind of auditions were right for me. So I just joined any opportunity at hand to get my rank up. I did everything I could to surpass Yurika, since she was a tough competition. But then when I lost to her I realized that we both had differences. And that we were rival-friends who shared different paths in one course."

"And you know what? You and Kali-chan remind me of me and Yurika. You have your differences. But other than that, you still manage to be the best of friends." Ichigo gave a closed-eyed smile.

"Plus you know me. I may be a vampire in character, but I still have my kind side. And not to be bias, but I think you guys stand out." Yurika said.

Hearing those words out of Yurika's mouth touched Kali. "Arigato guzaimasu, Yurika-sama!" Kali bowed.

"Best of luck to you other units too. I think that you'll make it to the top." Ichigo said.

"Arigato!" We chorused.

"How about you come eat with us? I'll be glad to have company." Ichigo said.

"Sure!" We all said.

There in Ichigo and Yurika's table were Sakura, Akari and Kaede. The rest were on a course to their shooting locations.

"Sakura-senpai!" I said.

"Akari-senpai!" Aisu exclaimed.

"Kaede-senpai!" Chiyo blurted out.

"Hi! How's it going?" Kaede asked in English.

"Going well. We were just talking about DeviGel's performance later." Chiyo explained.

"I see you have salad, Kali. While Kirei has a choco-berry donut for a snack?" Akari pointed out.

"She's more of the sweets-lover. I'm more on the healthy side." Kali raised her eyebrows.

"Hahaha! Quite amusing to watch Kirei's face like this." Ichigo laughed.

"U-Uruse!" Kirei blushed.

"Tsunderella..." Kali laughed.

"Just like Yurika-chan, huh?" Kaede nudged Yurika's shoulder.

"U-Uruse! It's not like I am!" Yurika denied.

"Oh~ is that so, senpai?" Kali smirked.

We laughed all the way.

"Kirei."

Kirei looked back as she heard Kali's voice.

"Kali-chan, what is it?" Kirei asked.

"I've found a way on how we can train." Kali said.

"Remember when I got in the Aikatsu Boot Camp?" Kali asked.

"Yeah. Why?" She asked.

"If we wanna be a hardcore unit, then we're gonna train haedcore!" Kali smirked.

"EEHHHH???!!!"

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"Are you sure about this, Sarade-honey?!" Johnny-sensei asked Kali.

Kirei: N-No!
Kali: Yes!

"If it's one way to improve then I'm sure. Work hard to earn, right?" Kali winked.

"I see. Then the van'll take you to the island, yeah!" Johnny-sensei gave a thumbs up.

"A-Are you serious?!"

"Before we do, I'd like to ask for company."

"Akari-senpai..." Kali knocked on her door. When it was open, she saw not only her, but also Ichigo.

"Just the person I've been looking for, too! Akari-senpai, Ichigo-senpai, I have an invitation." Kali began.

"What is it, girls?" Akari asked.

"W-Well, Kali wants us to train in Aikatsu Boot Camp Island. So can we get your company?" Kirei asked, blushing.

"Sure!" Both said in unison.

"There's one person I need to pick up before we go. That is if she agrees." Kali said.

~Dream Academy~

"Headmistress Tiara!"

"Oh, Ichigo-chan! I see you brought along some friends. What can I do for you?" Headmistress Tiara asked.

"Please allow me to introduce ourselves. I'm Kirei Sumika."

"I'm Kali Sarade."

"Oh, you're DeviGel, right?" Headmistress Tiara asked.

"We are. Well, I ask a favor of you, if you don't mind." Kali said.

"What is it? Anything." She said.

"Where can we find Kii Saegusa-san? On behalf of us, I'd like to excuse her." Kali said politely.

"Kii-chan? Oh she's in the producers' room. Come inside." Headmistress Tiara ushered them.

We were led to the Producers' Room.

"Kii-chan!" Ichigo exclaimed.

"Ichigo-chan! Hisashiburi!" Kii hugged her.

"Akari Oozora! It's been a while, huh?" Kii said.

"Kii-chan, these two are Kirei and Kali. They formed a unit called DeviGel. And they want you, me and Akari to accompany them to the Aikatsu Boot Camp Island. Please?" Ichigo asked.

"Ok-ok-okay! That'll be an intense way to train!" Kii smiled.

"Arigato guzaimasu!" Kirei and Kali bowed.

"No need to be so formal. It's ok-ok-okay. Just call me Kii-chan." Kii said.

Soon, they were taken to the port and rode the boat to the island.

"Colonel Pepper!" Ichigo greeted as they got off the boat.

"Ah, Ichigo. Akari. Kii. Long time no see, huh?" Colonel Pepper laughed.

"Nice to see you again, Colonel Pepper." Kali bowed.

"My, is this Kali Sarade? What brings you back here in the island?" The colonel asked.

"Well you see. I formed a unit with Kirei here. And I planned that we train like how you trained me, Ichigo, Akari and Kii. So please?" Kali said.

Kirei knew it was no turning back even though she didn't like it.

"Go! Run 20 laps!"

"Give me 100 push ups!"

"Carry this to that steep hill!"

When they were tasked to climb up the cliff, they were more hyped up.

"Ai... Katsu! Ai... Katsu! Ai... Katsu!" They repeated.

Until they reached the top.

"Yatta!" They high-fived as they jumped for joy.

"You guys were great out there!" Akari said.

"Ok-ok-okay!" Kii gave a closed-eyed smile.

"Way to go!" Ichigo said.

"Well, girls. It was really worth it. Nice working with you." Colonel Pepper shook their hands.

"Anytime, Colonel. It was a pleasure." Kali said.

"As always." He replied.

As they got home, the two decided to get their new Unit Coords.

First stop was Angely Sugar HQ.

"Amahane-san?"

"Oh, who might you be?" Asuka asked.

"I know the last set of cards was given to me by Ichigo-senpai. But I'd like to personally ask for a coord myself. My name is Kirei Sumika. And I love Angely Sugar. I know you're looking for great idols to match the works of you, the Master of Beauty. But I'll prove that I'm one of them, guaranteed!" Kirei gave a determined smile.

"I see. You're competing in DeviGel? It's a unit coord all along. Come." She said.

"The Classical Border Coord. Summer is around the corner. So I prepared the Summer Marine work that I made." Asuka explained.

"Thank you, Amahane-san!" Kirei said as she took the cards.

Next stop was Maya Yumekoji's mansion.

As they came inside, they were greeted by Alan, Maya's pet bat.

"Alan! Where's Maya-san?" Kali asked.

He led the way to Maya's study.

"Ah, Kali Sarade."

"Maya Yumekoji-san." Kali bowed.

"I'd like to say this to you personally. Seeing your progress little by little brings out your prowess in beauty. When you showed off yor modeling skills last time, I was honestly impressed."

"Since you are an aspiring model I would like to personally ask..."

"Will you be my muse?"

Kali's eyes widened.

"O-Of course! It's an honor, Yumekoji-san!" Kali bowed.

"As thanks, I will give you the missing piece to your unit." He led the way.

"The Abyssal Sister Coord."

"The Little Mermaid!" Kali pointed out.

"That's right. I think you'd look stunning in this dress. Take it."

Kali took the cards and stared at them.

"I won't let you down, Yumekoji-san!" Kali grinned.

It was then time for their performance.

"Here we go, Kali. It's time for our turn." Kirei said.

"Indeed. And we won't disappoint."

Kirei: From up above...
Kali: From Down Below,
Both: We will rise!
And make the stage blow!

"DeviGel!"

They put in their cards.

Kirei's Coord: Classical Border Coord

•Classical Border Top

•Classical Border Skirt

•Classical Border Sandals

Kali's Coord: Abyssal Sister Coord

•Abyssal Sister Top

•Abyssal Sister Skirt

•Abyssal Sister Shoes

•Abyssal Sister Ribbon

They wore their coords one by one and posed as a unit.

They sang, "Emerald Magic."

(Kali, Kirei, Both)

Sā, tōku niji no kanata e
Negaigoto ga aru nara
Hoshī mono ga aru nara
Tachimukawanakucha

Nanairo no hikari no sono naka de watashi wa
Motto juku shiteku
Green Apple mitai na iro wo shita
Emerald tsukamu no

Tachi ichi ga ugoiteru
Tamesu yō ni sobiete iku

(They do the Bubbles Mermaid Special Appeal)

Oto tachi wa, kaze wo umu mono to shitta
Sono uzu ni makarete mo
Rhythm wo kuzusarete mo
Osorenai mayowanai
Me wo akete tadoritsuku

Based on the students' and the viewers' appeal, DeviGel was ranked 2nd so far.

"Yeah! We're next to Rhapsody!" Kirei exclaimed.

"No time to celebrate yet. We still have Gizmos, SakuRock and Borealis. Hold your horses." Kali said.

"Next up for tomorrow's live, first to perform will be Gizmos! So stay tuned for tomorrow, minna!" Madoka announced.

"Alright!" Errissa and Chiyo exclaimed in excitement.

~Up Next Time~

Kali: Gizmos is next!

Kirei: Go Go Gizmos!

Chiyo: Thanks, Kirei.

Errissa: Say, how about we go on a camp, to know more about Hansel and Gretel adventures?

Chiyo: Yosh! Camping!

Ayaka: But I hear that deep in the forest, suspicious people come by.

Errissa: A crazy old witch?

Chiyo: Come on, witches don't exist.

Errissa: O-Or do they?

Shizuka: Next time on Rise! Aikatsu Start!

Aisu: Hansel & Gretel Deja Vu?!

All: Till Next Time!