Aikatsu!: Second Season Episode List

1 (51)- "Rokku na Ano Ko wa Dorīmu☆Gāru" ("That Rock Chick is a Dream☆Girl")
(ロックなあの娘はドリーム☆ガール)

Airdate: October 3, 2013

Aoi Kiriya and Ran Shibuki introduce themselves and the school to the audience as they leave for their plans. Aoi has been focusing on her career as an actress an was invited to a special event for her movie "Naughty Police Chief: The Movie" while Ran has been focusing on her modeling work and has become the representative model for her favorite brand, Spicy Ageha.

As Aoi is leaving she sees many fans there for her and for a moment, thinks she sees someone familiar to her. But it only ends up being a girl who resembles her. While heading back to the school she mentions that a year has passed since Ichigo left for America. At first they texted each other as much as they could but now it's only once in a while. She thinks about the amazing things Ichigo could be up to and meets with Ran. She notices a bunch of girls nearby but doesn't say anything about it until after Ran shows up and they notice two girls step out of a limo.

Aoi begins to inform everyone about the brand new idol school, known as Dream Academy that has appeared within the last year. Right now the idols are popular there and she uses this moment to take a picture of Sora and Maria. They continue their discussion after grabbing some drinks in the building they have work to do in and mention that lately everyone has been talking about the girls of Dream Academy. They are on practically everything and have been covering a lot of the rankings list lately. Just a year ago it was mainly everyone from Starlight School.

While Aoi is excited, being an idol professor, Ran reminds her that they need to remember that they were there first. Those idols of Dream Academy are their rivals. It's then Yurika stops by for a surprise with Kaede. They mention that they ran into each other and lately everything has been down at Starlight Academy. Otome Arisugawa comes by and tells them to cheer up, along with Sakura and Shion. Yurika tells them that as the only still active unit group at the Academy, they are obviously still in good spirits. Even so much more now that they have a show named after them. But they have also been attending events like candy festivals and bird watching.

It's then announced that Otome is the reigning Starlight Queen since Mizuki and Ichigo left. She is very happy and wishes to follow in Mizuki Kanzaki's footsteps. After they take off, Yurika mentions that they need to remain on guard in order to avoid losing to Dream Academy. But it's then a strange girl interrupts them. They don't recognize her and after she comments on how she wont lose to them, she leaves.

That evening, Aoi tries to figure out who this girl is but nothing has come up. Ran points out that she may not be an idol and Ran decides to agree with her, only to add that she reminded her of Ichigo back before they turned into idols. She may not have been one but she could really smell it.

The next day, the headmistress Orihime Mitsuishi is giving two important announcements. First is that the Aikatsu cards, since they have undergone a historic advancement, their outfits on stage will be changing and the brands have all come together to create one new series theme known as "Constellations." The top brands have already been producing their brand new constellation dresses and she is hoping this will open up a whole new world of Aikatsu to everyone.

A strange woman interrupts, only to be told by Johnny that she wasn't supposed to be on stage yet. But she got so excited, she couldn't wait and Orihime moves aside while introducing her as Tiara Yumesaki, the headmistress of the rival idol school, Dream Academy.

She introduces herself to everyone and reveals the second announcement. The two schools will be holding a face-off concert because it has been a year since the school has come and never once has an idol from both schools been on stage with each other. So they discussed this together, and they go on to announce who will be performing against one another. From Dream Academy it will be the massively new idol who has gained popular with ease. Orihime also announces that she's chosen Aoi to represent Starlight Academy for the concert.

As she walks through the halls, Aoi watches a news event announcing the idol news. The girls happen to find Orihime and Johnny in front of the Masquerade statues and to his shock, she informs him that if Aoi loses she will resign as headmistress. If she loses then Starlight Academy will lose it's place in the idol world and because she accepted this, she will be the one to take responsibility for the lost. This adds more pressure onto Aoi as the two girls watch from behind the door.

The mysterious girl is with Tiara in her office going over how soon the concert will be coming. She is very excited and happy to finally have her chance to open up more doors for herself, but she grows curious when Tiara reveals she will also be opening up more doors for all Aikatsu.

While this goes on, Ran and Aoi are running laps outside. Aoi is worried that she may lose but she plans to give it her all despite that. Given how high the stakes are.

Back at Dream Academy, Tiara reveals that the girl will be given a producer that is able to bring out all of her charms. The girl doesn't ask and instead looks to the image nearby so that she can see who the producer is, while Tiara tells her to trust the girl.

The day before the concert rolls around and Aoi receives encouragement from Ran and Johnny as the mysterious girl walks in. She introduces herself as Otoshiro Seira begins to explain who she is to them. But she is interrupted by Kii, who introduces herself as a third year Dream Academy's producer course student. She informs to Seira that while it's okay for herself to be introduced, Seira should only reveal little things about herself at a time. But because of her big mouth Kii accidentally reveals everything.

Seira informs her of this and while she feels badly, Aoi is able to connect with her on the sense that she also wants to spread everything she knows about the idols she loves to others too. They take their leave soon after and come to the backstage area where Seira expresses joy in knowing that starting today she is now an idol. Kii is sure she will do fine because of her huge background in music and now is her time to show her idol side.

But before Seira can do anything, Kii grabs a hold of her hair and pulls it up into a ponytail. Seira likes it, and Kii also takes the time to explain how important the coord cards will be as she hands her the premium coord from Swing Rock. Then Kii gives Seira a hug and she steps into the Fitting Room to become her idol self. She gets onto stage and sings "Idol Activity! (Ver. Rock)."

After her performance, Aoi and Orihime, along with everyone else seem to be very impressed by Seira's performance. They try to figure out what her appeal was, finding it unrecognizable. The man announcing the performance reveals it is called a "Constellation Appeal", but this causes Aoi to worry more and more.

While Tiara and Kii think she has it easily won, Seira doesn't seem as sure and receives a Proof of Scorpio, which is a special marking given to idols that can perform the Constellation Appeal.

That night, Aoi worries and thinks back to what Johnny had told her about the Constellation Appeal. They can only be performed when wearing the new constellation dresses and not everyone can perform them. You have to max out the audience's voltage rating in order to use it. Which leads Aoi to believe that it only comes down to her skills as an idol now. She tries to think of what Ichigo would do and cheers up a little, just enough to fall asleep.

Meanwhile, someone mysterious is talking to Tiara about who they think will win tomorrows live concert. The mysterious person also mentions Ichigo.

Come the next day, the announcer mentions that since Seira has performed yesterday, today Aoi will proceed to do the same. One of them mentions that if she is unable to perform a Constellation Appeal then she probably wont win. But Ran turns off the television and she tells Aoi to ignore them. Aoi knows she can try as hard as she can but if she loses then Orihime will resign as headmistress.

Suddenly Otome pushed the door and bursts inside to inform them that she saw a great problem. They are unable to tell what it is, but suddenly

"Ittsu mī! I have returned, I am home!" With a bright and cute voice, wearing American-style clothes and boots and a familiar ribbon,

Ichigo Hoshimiya comes inside.

2 (52)- "Okaeri♪Sutoroberī" ("Welcome Home♪Strawberry")
(おかえり♪ストロベリー)

Airdate: October 10, 2013

Everyone stares in shock but are quick to embrace. Ichigo reveals she has just gotten back and despite it being so long it feels like she was only gone for a week. A man comes in to inform Aoi that she has to get ready and will be going on stage in a few minutes, but Ichigo spots her nervousness as Seira and Kii come by. They both have heard of her and are surprised to find her there suddenly. While Kii is worried, Seira goes in to speak to Ichigo, only to be interrupted when Ichigo grabs her into a hug...

Ichigo informs Seira and the others that she had heard of her performance and Seira asks her if she thinks she could ever do one. But when she says that she probably can, it causes Seira to go on and say it's harder then one would assume. She tells Kii to give Ichigo a Constellation dress coord, despite her initial reaction, and Kii explains what how the Constellation Appeal works. She also mentions that one can only perform it when the audiences voltage is maxed out and Ichigo asks if she can try it out. Aoi seems momentarily concerned but she asks Ichigo to take her place instead.

The announcer reveals to everyone that Starlight Academy has decided to change the representative and while Aoi feels that she should have been on the stage, she knows that Ichigo would have a better chance of winning and they have too much to lose right now. So Ichigo goes to change into her special new coord and while she doesn't know if she will be able to do the Constellation Appeal, she's excited either way and will give it her all. She appears on stage and performs to "Idol Activity".

To everyone's surprise she was able to perform the Constellation Appeal. Aoi and Ran remark that she has grown since previously, and Orihime comes by to speak to her. Aoi reveals that she had overheard what Orihime said and she was too worried about losing. But this makes Orihime say that she believed she could do it, which was why she chose her to begin with. She trusted her and her abilities...

It is revealed that both Seira and Ichigo have managed to come to a draw. Mostly everyone is happy, though some are shocked by the turn of events. As Ichigo leaves the stage she is met by Orihime, who compliments her for using the Constellation Appeal. Ichigo believes it may have just been luck but Orihime tells her that this gave her hope for the future of Starlight Academy and gives Ichigo the brand new upgraded Aikatsu phone. She also received the Scorpion mark for using the Constellation Appeal.

As they leave, Seira tells Ichigo that while she was able to use the special appeal, she doesn't plan on losing to her anytime soon. They then separate while Kii looks up what Ichigo meant by "Width is missing" and she points out that the Japanese for it is "haba naissu ne", which sounds like "Have a nice day". So before they go, Seira says it back to her.

Ichigo has come to visit Otome, who now lives where Mizuki used to live during her time at the Academy. The starlight Queen will live here and she's renamed it "Otome Mansion". Inside she sees everyone has thrown her a party. They cheer for her with their drinks and have a wonderful meal while Ichigo fills them in on why she returned. She said that she had a lot of fun, but she thought it was just time to leave. They then ask what she did while she was gone, and Ichigo says instead of attending school she went around doing whatever she could find: singing in a gospel choir, street dancing, sold seaweed bento in Manhattan, cleaned the statue of liberty, trained with army men, and even made a new friend, an orca whale named Thomas!

They go on to ask her if she learned any English and Ichigo admits that she made do with what she could. Like to get off of the bus she said "fried tofu", which sounds like "I get off". She also learned Come together, don't mind, and wash my car. While the girls show concern for the selective words she learned, they know she could get what she wanted to say out one way or the other.

Seeing as the others have fallen asleep, Ichigo, Aoi, and Ran leave. She reveals that there is a lot she's yet to tell them, but she instead brings up Mizuki and thinks about how she quit the school. Aoi mentions that when Mizuki left she announced that she would be halting her Idol career for the time and nobody knows what she is up to now. Ichigo admits that even if its true, she still admires her and wants to stand on stage with her again someday.

Aoi continues on to describe how much Aikatsu has changed there, bringing up how designers throughout the world have combined to form a World Designer Council. This years theme is Constellations, so everyone at Starlight Academy needs to learn how to do them if they want to keep their rivalry with Dream Academy and even beat them someday...

As this is going on, Seira offers Kii her favorite drink in order to get her to find more information about Ichigo.

In their dorm room while Ichigo unpacks, she hides a note and shuts the drawer when Aoi walks in with some drinks. Ichigo suggests that they do some research on Seira and suggests they do some infiltration!

Come the next day the girls come to Dream Academy. Ichigo seems disappointed to see it isn't as dramatic as Aoi incidentally made it out to be. The girls use swimming gear in order to sneak onto school grounds, and while they hide Aoi asks her how she learned to do this. Ichigo claims it was on a mission, but the girls are caught by someone. They apologize for sneaking onto the grounds and he tells them to just go through the main entrance.

Inside, Aoi fills them in on what she is aware of by explaining that while Starlight Academy focuses on Idol schooling, Dream Academy offers two other courses: Producer, and Designer. While they spy on everyone she points out Sora Kazesawa to them. She is popular as a designer and an idol and has won awards and plans to begin her own brand someday.

They see a strange room in a darker hallway, but do not bother to check it out. Inside is Kii, waiting for a bunch of data to finish being analyzed as Seira shows up with another drink for her. She sees all of the data for Starlight Academy and Kii explains Aoi and Ran to her. She goes on to mention that the three of them were in an idol unit together for a while. She tells Seira about Ichigo, but Seira thinks she hears someone else momentarily, until she looks to find nobody there...

In the hallway, Aoi scolds Ichigo for almost getting them caught. She admits to being impressed and she catches Kii and Seira walking by. They go into a room to learn how to keep Seira's nerves calmed down while on stage, then they use heavy weights to tone her lower body, autographs, and putting coords together. The trio watch as this goes on and Aoi comments that it's different from their own. However, they are wondering who could have thought all of this up. Unknowingly having caught the attention of Mizuki who was spying on them...

3 (53)- "Rarara☆★Raibaru" ("Lalala☆★Rival")
(ラララ☆★ライバル)

Airdate: October 17, 2013

Ichigo, Aoi, and Ran are discussing Seira with each other as they re-watch her performance. They comment that she is a tough rival who makes everything she does seem so effortless. Especially since she's new and already popular.

Seira and Ki are shown to be doing the same thing in town. Watching Ichigo's performance from the day before. When they get back to the office Ki decides to do some research on Ichigo and Seira mentions that she seems really perky that day. Ki seems surprised to find out that Ichigo has achieved a lot, but Seira isn't and claims that she managed to perform the Constellation Appeal pretty easily, and she also did a special appeal during her first performance too.

However, Ki decides that she wants to do more research to find out what Ichigo was doing over in America, and also why she went there. They assume it to be important and to her surprise, the computer gives up on her. It found a lot of articles but it's too difficult to pick out the truths from them. Ki reads that she jumped through a hoop at the circus, was the star on top of the Christmas tree, and also rode on an Orca's back. Seira considers this useless and asks if Ichigo only spent the entire year goofing off. But Ki instead suggests that they should do some more investigation before assuming anything. With that agreed, Seira heads over to find Ichigo's home as Ki stays back to look up more information. However, she gives her an ear piece in order to keep in touch with her.

At her home, Ichigo is eating a lot of food with Ringo and Raichi. They comment on how much it is, but she claims she is only eating so much because it's been a year since she last had any of her mothers cooking. Ringo feels as though Ichigo has become more mature since then and Raichi fills Ichigo in about a new cafe that appeared nearby. Ichigo wants to check it out since Raichi mentioned having caught the scent of an idol, but only after they eat more...

They heard over to the cafe and Raichi is still able to detect the scent. But he doesn't know who or what it is. A woman brings them their parfaits and Ichigo comments on how nice the womans voice sounds. She is flattered when the woman reveals she knows who she is, because her youngest daughter is a fan of theirs. They bring the girl out, who is introduced as Noel and it's mentioned that her class is next to Raichi's and they learn that this is Seira's family!

They ask Noel to tell them about Seira, so she begins by describing how talented she is with instruments and absolute pitch. Which means she can determine what note any sound is just by hearing it once. They mention that she must really love Seira, and speaking of, she has just come to Ichigo's home. Seira decides to ask for a bento while asking information about Ichigo in a nonchalant manner.

She heads inside, then asks Ringo to know more about Ichigo. Ringo seems to know her already and reveals that she saw her performance. This makes Seira happy as she compliments how wonderful she was, and she sits down to wait for the bento. Ringo apologizes for the fact that Ichigo isn't there, then offers Seira some soup to go with the bento. As she is eating and comments on how well the rice is, Ringo explains how rice has many types and also mentions that Ichigo is able to tell them just by which one she eats. This causes Seira to realize how it's like her ability to use Absolute Pitch, then she decides she may want to learn Absolute Taste too!

Two older women suddenly walk in and mention that they heard Ichigo has come aong. They were hoping to have Ichigo sign an autograph but are disappointed to learn that she had stepped out for a bit. The one woman then happens to recognize Seira.

Meanwhile, back at the Otoshiro house hold, Ichigo has signed one for Noel. Raichi mentions that he would like one from Seira, but Noelle isn't sure if she has one yet. She goes on to mention that Seira is really shy, but Ichigo is sure she has gived autographs before. As luck would have it, she is right and Seira was asked to give the two women her autograph.

They soon leave and Ringo promises to tell Ichigo when she returns. Seira then takes her leave and resumes discussing with Ki about her. She has learned a lot about Ichigo and she realizes that she may be a force to be reckoned with. But Seira is looking forward to it...

At the Hoshimiya home, Raichi and Ichigo are disappointed that they had missed Seira. When Ringo informs her Seira wishes to learn Absolute Taste like she is, Ichigo decides she should learn Absolute Pitch also. Though Raichi thinks it may be too hard for her.

That night, Ichigo reveals everything that she learned to Aoi and Ran. She wants to sing with Seira some day and she tells Aoi and Ran that they have to keep trying their best.

The next morning, Ichigo is called into Orihime's office so that she can discuss the upcoming Swing Idol Live, being held at Dream Academy. Ichigo was asked to participate, and she instantly agrees upon learning that Seira was entering too. Orihime mentions that she will have to wear the Swing Rock Coord though and asks if she is okay with this, which she totally is!

Come the day of the live, Ichigo runs into Seira and Ki. They welcome her to the academy, but remain curious when Ichigo reveals she had actually been there a few days ago. She changes the subject instead by mentioning how happy she is to see them again though, and they share the feelings. It's then a man comes by to ask them what kind of performance they plan to put on that day. Both girls answer that they want to bring smiles to the audience faces.

A while later, Noel happens to find Ichigo practicing for her performance. She came to cheer her on, then Ichigo asks Noel if she's already seen Seira yet. However she hasn't, and she explains that she is sure Seira is too busy for her right now. So she asks to hang out in the room for the time, and Ichigo agrees while saying "udon to nori", which sounds a lot like the English words "don't worry". This makes Noel laugh and she mentions that being with Ichigo makes her smile, as much as hearing Seira sing.

She continues to explain that when she was younger she happened to be frail and sick all the time. Whenever she felt down, Seira would cheer her up. As they talk and Ichigo continues to make her laugh, they remain unaware that Seira has been standing by the door watching. Ichigo leaves the room to find Seira nearby and Seira thanks her for making Noel smile the way she did. Ichigo informs her of what Noel said and Seira admits that Noelle has only made a true smile seeing Ichigo perform on TV. She loves how Ichigo can sing with all of her heart, even when she falls down. Which is why she was thanking her, but she still does not plan to lose!

With that, Seira and Ichigo change into their Swing Rock coords and get onto stage to perform and sing to "Idol Activity!".

After the performance the announcer reveals that the winner is Seira. Ichigo seems upset, but she reveals to actually be in good spirits and asks Seira if she had as much fun as she did. Which surprises Seira and she asks Ki if she really won. She doesn't feel like it, because Ichigo's voice was much better then her own and shone much more brightly. But to her surprise, Ki promises to do much better and produce Seira to the top!

That night Aoi and Ran congratulate Ichigo for trying her best and they mention it would be hard to beat Seira in anything dealing with rock. But she had a lot of fun and this makes them all laugh!

4 (54)- "Egao no Himitsu" ("Secret of Smiles")
(笑顔のヒミツ)

Airdate: October 24, 2013

In class, Johnny is going over the importance of taking promotional photographs for idols. He has decided that he will take brand new pictures of everyone and shows off the brand new camera he bought by taking pictures of them in class.

Ran is in the middle of posing for her pictures as Ichigo watches from the hallway. Otome and Aoi mention that while she was away in America, Ran was busy becoming Spicy Ageha's muse. Aoi points out that while everyone has gotten used to having their pictures taken, promotional photographs are a big deal and they need to give them all they can.

With the time they have left, Aoi decides they should take the time to consider the 101 for taking promotional photgraphs and she points out three important things: To get posing practice you should practice in front of a mirror and take your own photos and remember to never look tense, but at ease instead. Number two is to always remember to smile and it helps to recite A-I-U-e-o to soften up the cheeks. Then finally, never let your eyes zone out, think about the things you like the best such as foods, animals, songs you love, those you admire, and so on!

As the lesson finishes, Ran comes out to inform Ichigo it's now her turn. She runs inside and gets onto the photoshoot spot. Orihime gets a call and leaves to discuss it, while at Dream Academy, Tiara has also recieved the same call. She thinks it sounds like fun, but hears that it will be with Starlight Academy as well.

That night, Aoi is writing an entry on Kirakiratter when she sees Seira's new commercial for the Swing Rock brand. They comment on her expression and Ichigo begins to wonder if Seira also practices like they do. Aoi is sure of it, and believes that Ki also helps her out too. But they can't lose to her and suddenly Aoi feels very energetic, which makes them laugh.

The next day, Johnny has the girls say his name and takes a picture of them. They don't know why, but he announces that it is for a photo session. Someone wants the trio to help promote their brand new camera by having fans take their pictures with it. There will also be a contest held for the best photo. Aoi asks if they will be the only one doing it, but Orihime mentions that Seira will also be in this too, which means that no matter what the two schools will be competing. She tells the girls however that it's up to them if they want to do it or not and Ichigo is very quick to agree. She thinks that if the five of them Aikatsu together they will come much more brilliant idols, and Orihime takes this time to hand them their brand new uniform coords.

As they walk through the hallway, Ichigo, Aoi, and Ran express joy that they will get to be on stage together again after so long. While Orihime and Johnny discuss how many people Ichigo has met in her entire time there. As well as how much she has learned and it makes them excited to see what kind of idol she will become some day.

Meanwhile Ki is busy doing her usual work in her room. Seira brings by her favorite drink and asks her to give her some information reguarding it. Ki explains that people chosen by a fair, balanced, and unrigged lottery will use the camera to take pictures of the idols. Once everyone gets their hands on it they will learn how fun and easy it is, and there will be an idol-shooting photo contest too!

While she knows Seira is a new idol she knows she will be able to do really good. But she doesn't think just helping her poses and bringing out her best features will be enough and goes on to say something else...

Meanwhile, Aoi is taking a picture of Ichigo and Ran. She points out that they need to aim for candidness in this session. She explains that it means they need to be caught in their most natural forms, and shows them the groggy Ichigo picture she took, as well as one of Ran making a cute blushing face. They demand she rids of them, but she claims she can't since they mean so much to her. Candidness occurs when something happens unintentionally or outside of one's expectations and she thinks fans will like pictures like that. But Ran points out that they can't be done intentionally since it ruins the idea, but Ichigo seems to have a plan and she drags them along to another location.

They run to a photo booth and comment on the weird special effects from the machine after viewing the picture. But as they comment on it, they hear someone nearby complaining and recognize the voice belonging to Ki. After asking why they are there, the five girls leave together. Seira asks if a disguise is really necessary, but they inform her that they are and she asks why the five of them are all walking together. After they see that Aoi and Ki had the same ideas involving candid photography, Ichigo suggests that the five of them all work together to think up plans. Ki doesn't know if this is a good idea or not since the two schools are rivals, but Seira seems fine with it and tells her that they could use all of the information they can get.

And so, the five go to shop at the mall for a while to try to find random picture ideas to take and soon wind up at the park. They decide to take a break and find Ichigo hiding in the nearby tube. She suggests they go to the Otoshiro's cafe, Cafe Vivo, which surprises Noel greatly. Ki comments that it's her first time there and she compliments it as Noel runs over to ask Seira about visiting the Hoshimiya house hold.

After Seira's father brings them some parfaits and two Brain Thunder drinks, Noel leaves to help her mother and Aoi asks what exactly a Brain Thunder is. Ki explains that its her favorite drink that gives the person a lot of energy. As Ichigo comments on how yummy the parfait is they use this moment to capture a candid photo. Ki also takes this moment to reveal one she took of Seira and they compliment it.

Seira suddenly asks to see the pictures they all took earlier and it seems the five of them all understand what it means to take candid photos now. They believe that the fans will deffinitely enjoy this side to them and Ichigo suddenly suggests that they have parfaits during the photo session, though Ran claims this is probably just an excuse to eat more so she threatens her by telling her she can eat seaweed instead. As they laugh and make jokes, Seira comments on how the three of them work so well together in perfect harmony. As Ichigo expresses her excitement in Aikatsu and working with them, Noel observes from nearby.

Eventually the photo session comes up and the girls express their joy again. Feeling excited and full of energy, they grab their new school uniform coords and quickly run to the stage, where the perform to "Original Star☆彡".

After their performance comes to an end, the trio walk down the hallway and discuss how happy everyone in the audience seemed. They find Seira and Ki, who compliment them on their great job and they wish Ki and Seira luck on her turn. As the trio leave she watches them and comments on how it would be nice to work with someone else on stage sometime, but her thoughts are interupted by Ki. She runs off to the stage as Ki wishes her luck...

5 (55)- "Aikotoba wa Oke Oke Okkē" ("The Password is OK-OK-Okay☆")
(合い言葉はオケオケオッケー☆)

Airdate: October 31, 2013

Ki is in the middle of enjoying a Pon Pon Crepe when she stops to inform Seira what the word "yummy" means, but she seems to know already since Ki says it a lot when she eats Pon Pon Crepes, so she looked it up. Ki then goes on to challenge Seira by asking her who the fourteenth generation Pon Pon Crepe image girl is, which she doesn't know. Kii reveals it to be Aoi and Seira compliments that Aoi fits the role perfectly. Ki agrees and claims she would pick her too if it was up to her, but she wonders who the next one will be and explains that the audition for the fifteenth Pon Pon Crepe Girl will be coming up.

This surprises Seira and she suggests that Ki tries it out. Kii is surprised, but she claims it wouldn't work out since she's a producer and not an idol. As she continues to eat, Seira claims she would think Ki would make it though...

In her dorm room, Aoi is observing her Pon Pon Crepe girl image poster while commenting on how she will have to retire it soon. Ichigo remembers it as if the audition was just yesterday while Ran remarks that it makes one reflect. Aoi goes on to describe how excited she had been when she got the role, just as Mizuki had sometime before her. Ran begins to wonder who the next will be and Aoi is very excited to find out!

Later on, Seira and Ki are walking through the halls. Seira is being given many compliments from the girls admiring her in the hallway as Ki is working on her next outfit theme. Seira happens to overhear the girls surrounding them compliment Ki's cuteness also, but one point out she isn't an idol though. But she finds herself agreeing with them and when Ki hears her, Seira explains why she said it.

In class, Seira is given homework to write a report on why she decided to become an idol. Seira begins, but she becomes distracted and wonders why Ki decided to become a producer. But before she can figure it out, she is asked to come to Tiara's office later on due to a lot of letters and flowers from fans. Before she leaves, Tiara compliments that Seira has a really good producer, which she agrees with again...

Meanwhile at Starlight Academy, Otome comes in to discuss the Pon Pon Crepe audition. They ask if she plans on auditioning but her schedule is too busy for it. Ichigo is also too busy and Ran admits that she isn't really into the crepes that much, and she also has a photo shoot that day. They ask Yurika, who admits she would like too but she has Black Mass that day, as in, a concert. Ran informs the others that Shion, Kaede, and Sakura can't do it either, which makes Aoi excited since this turns the event into a mystery.

Later that night, Seira and Ki are overlooking all of the letters and flowers she has recieved from her fans. Ki compliments Seira, who claims it's thanks to her help, then she remembers that the headmistress wanted her to give something to Ki and hands her a little box. Ki is excited to see that it's from her mother and when she opens it, it's revealed to be a set of bows!

Ki recognizes them by a number and picks it up, explaining that she used to name the accessories made until fifteen of them were made, then they begun numbering them. While Ki is happy and Seira thinks it's a nice gift, Ki is frustrated that her mother stayed up to make these when she has such a busy life style as it is and decides to send her an email to make sure she gets some sleep. But suddenly, Ki stops herself to realize her mother can't get on now and will need to wait a week. Seira asks her about where she lives and Ki explains that her mother is the only doctor on an island some distance from there, so she doesn't get to see her often.

But despite this, Ki isn't lonely at all because she knows that no matter what, she's always connected with her mother. She goes on to compliment how cute the accessory is and Seira takes a picture of her after she takes off her glasses.

Meanwhile back in their dorm, Aoi is trying to find out whatever she can in relation to the Pon Pon Crepe thing coming up while Ran attempts to help Ichigo stretch...

The next day, Ki has received the images of hair accessories that she figured Seira would look good in. As she shows Seira, she explains how she put in things like the shape of her head, the balance of her face, and the qualities of her hair and it brings back a bunch of images. Seira is happy, but she asks Ki why she doesn't go on and try the hair accessory her mother made for her.

They go into a make up room and Seira sits Ki down to brush her hair. She comments on how soft it feels and Ki explains that her mother made sure to take very good care of it. Ki admits that she is surprised that Seira is really good at tending to hair and Seira mentions that she used to braid Noel's hair all the time. After she finishes putting the accessories onto her pigtails, Seira comments on how her mother really knew what would look good on her, and Ki explains that she is a producer after all, so it would only make sense. Which catches her off guard...

Seira asks Ki about this since she told her earlier that she was a doctor and Ki explains that while she is a doctor, but to her she's a producer that produces cheerfulness for her. When Seira doesn't understand her, Ki explains that when she was little she had been too shy to play with the other kids, and because of that she barely had any friends. Besides that she was also jealous of how cute the other girls looked with all of their pins and ribbons they wore, but she didn't know what to do about it...

Because of this, Ki often wondered if maybe she was from a different planet. Everyone had been cute and full of energy, but she wasn't like that at all. The none day her mother asked her if she wanted her to tie up her hair. Ki questions why she is doing this, and she explains that by doing this, it will make her full of energy and smile a lot more. She claims it to be a special spell and attaches a pair of star shaped clips to her newly formed pigtails while chanting it. Ki overlooks her new hair style and instantly feels much happier, claiming she doesn't even feel like Ki anymore. But her mother says that she is still Ki, but now she's become the real Ki. The magical spell awoken the real Ki from deep within...

Since then her mother did her hair for her whenever she wasn't busy with work and Ki became very cheerful and happy. She would chat with her mother whenever she did her hair, which calmed her down a lot. And when she felt sad, her mother could always cheer her up by doing her hair and telling her that everything would be okay. So now, Ki says Ok-ok-okay because it's the magical phrase given to her by her mother.

This brings Seira to mention why her mother may have done what she did, by sending her that gift. She's probably worried about Ki since they haven't been together for a long time and she can't tie her hair anymore. This makes Ki realize that she may have been a little harsh at first...

In class, Johhny informs everyone that today is the deadline to sign up for the Pon Pon Crepe audition. So he suggests anyone still thinking of it to hurry up and make up their mind. He also has everyone give Aoi, the current Pon Pon Crepe girl a round of applause. After class, Aoi is becoming even more excited and Ichigo pretends to interview her by asking her what kind of girl Aoi thinks would be chosen. But before she can respond, Seira shows up for a surprise visit!

In the dorm, she explains that she came to ask the same question and she explains she got in by saying she came by to visit some friends. So she asks about the audition again and they assume she plans to enter, but she informs them that she doesn't intend to. But she still wants to learn more about it, such as the best way to win it and what sort of girl would pass the audition. Aoi points out that the most important thing as that the girl auditioning should really like Pon Pon crepes in a sincere manner.

With this in mind, Seira is inspired and runs back to Dream Academy, where she has Ki come to the data room later that night. Seira reveals a random data paper to her and says that this girl will be entering the Pon Pon Crepe auditions. Seira asks her to produce this mystery girl to help her with the auditions and Ki is quick to agree. She begins to get to work but explains that because she doesn't know the girl personally she can't say anything specific just yet, other then she has a 97% chance of passing the audition. She compliments the Pon Pon Crepe mention the girl included in her data, and Seira brings up the fact that the girl isn't good in front of others and isn't confident in her looks. But Ki promises to make her shine brighter then anyone else and decides to locate the perfect dress for her in the mean time. Seira decides she will use this time to sign the girl up.

Come the day of the audition, Ichigo, Aoi, and Ran are on their way to the location of the auditions. They are excited and they mention that she is to be giving a speech there.

Meanwhile, Ki has perfected a coord for the mystery girl and Seira compliments it. She tells Ki to get ready, then informs her that she was the one to sign her up into the auditions. Ki doesn't understand and Seira continues to explain that she's already talked to her teachers about this and mentions that with Ki producing Ki, she was guaranteed to win this.

However, she is forced to drag Ki part of the way because she doesn't think she can do it. Seira stops and tells her that she knows she can though, because of what she's learned from her mother and Ki claims her dream is to be a producer who can make any girl shine, like her mother. But Seira thinks she would become happy getting onto the stage too and pulls her the rest of the way there...

Ki is still concerned and overlooks her reflection in the mirror and unconvinced that she can do it, she makes a break for it. But at the door, Seira reveals she's turned the accessory her mother made into a coord piece for her and hands it to her while telling her to show her faraway mom how cute and cheerful she is. Which touches Ki as she explains she got a girl in the designer course to do it for her. Ki recalls how her mother complimented her, seeing her in the Dream Academy uniform and when she begins to cry, which surprises Ki until her mother explains she changed from the shy, withdrawn Ki into a very cute girl. Which makes her very happy...

For a moment Ki seems sad, but she perks right up and is inspired to show her mother just how cute she is. They go to the changing area and Ki removes her sunglasses after Seira tells her to just go and have fun. Ki puts the coord cards into place and she changes, appearing on stage. Aoi is very surprised to see her but she thinks she's very cute and watches as she sings and dances to "Calendar Girl" after being introduced to everyone.

Once the auditions end, Aoi runs in to reveal to Ichigo and Aoi that Ki had been picked as the brand new Pon Pon Crepe image girl. They comment on how she was cutest there, while the headmistress at Dream Academy wishes Ki luck working as an idol and a producer from this point on. Ki seems surprised by this, but Seira is able to convince her that she can do it!

On the island where her mother is, one of the workers there is overlooking the Pon Pon Crepe image and she comments on how Ki has her mothers cuteness. Then they all share a laugh as the episode ends...

6 (56)- "Koi no Toppu Shīkuretto" ("Top Secret of Love")
(恋のトップシークレット)

Airdate: November 7, 2013

The presence of a reporter known as Mister S, who is infamous for exposing idol love affairs, puts the other idols on high alert. Meanwhile, Aoi and Kii are asked to participate in a fashion show themed around 'first love'. Feeling that Mister S may be targeting Seira, Kii has her take asylum in Starlight Academy, as she feels her secret hobby of cutely talking to cats clashes with her rock idol image. Thus, the gang decide to conduct a plan to publicly announce Seira's love of cats themselves before Mister S can make a scandal out of it. While contemplating what Mister S's true objective is, Orihime tells Ichigo and the others her thoughts on idols and love before Aoi and Kii hit the stage for their fashion show. Meanwhile, it is shown Mister S's real objective is to find the secrets behind Dream Academy's sudden success.

7 (57)- "Yuru Kya-Ran-wei!" ("Mascot Cha-Ran-Way")
(ゆるキャ蘭ウェイ！)

Airdate: November 14, 2013

The girls are in the middle of training when Sakura happens to notice the mascot on Otome's cellphone. She explains who he is, Potepo. Otome happens to notice her own, who Sakura introduces as Akkumadori-kun. Yurika comes by to ask them why they have such a big interest in mascot characters and when questioned if she doesn't like them, she tells them she likes horror characters. Then she shows them a bat character attached to her phone. Otome confronts her by saying it's a mascot character either way, though Yurika won't allow her to say such things.

Ichigo asks Aoi what a mascot character is, though she incidentally addresses them as "musket" characters and has to be corrected. When Ran joins them, Aoi asks her about her opinion and Ran attempts to show everyone her own. But when Yurika, Otome, and Sakura mention having one doesn't fit her character she is quick to shove it back into her pocket. Which goes unnoticed by everyone other then Ichigo...

In the school, Aoi explains to Ichigo what mascot characters are. As she shows Ichigo images of them, Aoi comments that it isn't surprising Ichigo hadn't heard of them while in America. Ichigo questions one of them after she recalls seeing it in Ran's pocket and Aoi introduces it as Ebipon, a mascot that won the award for "Mascottiest Mascot" last year. Aoi also points out that Ebipon was what triggered the mascot character boom currently.

Ichigo mentions that Ran had one in her pocket, which shocks Aoi. Ran approaches and Aoi attempts to speak to her about it, but suddenly Ran gets a call from Anna, Spicy Ageha's top designer. She was asked to come to Spicy Ageha's building in order to pick up the Constellation Premium Dress. As this goes on, Ichigo and Aoi try to get a better look but are unable to. But they wish her luck as she informs them of the news anyway.

At Anna's office, she speaks to Ran about the trending theme this year and how this will be the very first Constellation Premium Dress that Spicy Ageha will be putting out. She reveals the dress to Ran and explains how she got her inspiration for it. The crown represents the lion while the feathers represent the wild birds that come from the savanna the lion rules over. She also goes on to claim that Ran was part of the inspiration that inspired this dress and Ran is immediately in awe of it. Anna asks her to wear it for her next fashion show and perform a Constellation Appeal with it and Ran recalls how people are able to perform the Constellation Appeal as she transforms the dress into the coord set. Anna hands them to her while she tells Ran she is sure she can do this and pull the dress off.

In her office, Orihime is discussing with Johnny regarding the fact that Ran has got a Constellation Premium Dress. Johnny compliments Orihime for being a good headmistress but she claims it's much too early to celebrate and he asks her if she forgot how hard Ran worked to become Spicy Ageha's representative model. Which she does not take kindly to and points out the difficulties there are with being a model. Such as having to endure a bunch of lights for periods of time, and wearing winter clothes during summer to time advertisements right. So far she has managed to get through every challange and Orihime suggests that they should just put their faith in her.

As she leaves the office, Ran thinks back to the day when she had become Spicy Ageha's representative model. She is concerned about whether or not she can do the Constellation Appeal or not, but she decides that she cannot let Anna down, so she will wear the Constellation Dress and perform a Constellation Appeal!

Aoi informs everyone that Ran has gotten back and she asks if everything is ready. Ichigo tells her that everyone set up a whole table of sweet foods, and Sakura also got some items that would suit Ran's palate, such as rice crackers, dried plum, and salted kelp. Meanwhile, Aoi plans to do some investigative work to see if Ran really likes Ebipon or not. Shion and Yurika think Aoi should just ask her instead of being sneaky, but Otome admits that she would be really shocked to find out Ran liked Ebipon if it turns out to be true, so she's too frightened to ask herself. Aoi then says by doing this, they won't have to ask her questions in a subtle manner.

But before they can say anymore, Ran comes inside and questions what they were up to. Ichigo explains that they were waiting for her to come back so that they could celebrate getting the Constellation Dress with her. Ran decides to show them the coord cards and comments on how nice the table they set up for her looks. However, she isn't sure if now is the time to start celebrating since she needs to focus until the fashion show ends.

Aoi takes this opportunity to ask Ran if she could see her phone, but Ran mentions having dropped it off back in her room on the way over. She asks Ran why she was wondering about it, but Aoi avoids answering. With that Ran takes off to get to training before it gets too late. She thinks about the problems that will come with this if she isn't able to perform the Constellation Appeal and is revealed to have been dreaming this event taking place. She sees the cards nearby and notices how late it is, then lays back down trying to get herself to sleep.

Meanwhile in their dorm room, Aoi is having trouble sleeping also because she keeps thinking about Ran liking Ebipon. She finds it too hard to believe and Ichigo comments that she may have just seen it wrong. Unknown to them however, Ran seeks comfort in a stuffed Ebipon doll since it calms her down.

The next day, Ichigo and Aoi come to Ran's dorm room but don't get an answer. After Aoi mentions she work early work to do today, Ichigo grows worried she may have overslept so they go inside to see if she's in there or not. They don't see her and assume she may be training and decide to search school, but Aoi gets curious seeing a big lump in the bed. They pull her blanket from the bed to see Ebipon laying there. For even more surprises, they happen to notice her closet door is left open just a little. They open the door to find a mountain full of Ebipon merchandise. While surprised, both girls are excited to have finally discovered the truth.

Meanwhile at Dream Academy, Ki has found something revealing a picture of Seira surrounded by many cats. She is a little concerned, but the fans seem to really like it and she comments that the ability to show one's true self while not letting down one's fans is the mark of the true idol. She is very happy as Seira's producer, but even then she still remains surprised by the revelation and claims she would expect to see her open a cat kingdom someday!

Ran is busy practicing her model walk while girls nearby observe her. A news reporter has come to check things out and she wonders if they came too early. When she spots Ran though, they decide to get a closer look to see what she's doing. More girls come by to watch Ran practice while the reporter and cameraman take some pictures of her.

As they leave the dorm area, Aoi tells Ichigo that they shouldn't tell anyone about what they found out since it goes against her image and could cause some damage. Ichigo agrees, when someone comes by with a package for Ran. They tell her she isn't in right now, but he can't just leave it laying around since it's valuable and will need a signature for it. Aoi tells him that she may be nearby and after he leaves, she recalls that the interview she's doing today will end up in PariColle.

The woman doing the interview mentions to Ran that ever since she became the model of Spicy Ageha, everyone has been talking about how much more sexy and powerful its image has become. As this goes on, Ichigo receives a text from Otome. She informs them that she was just asked for directions from the man making the delivery and he was holding a giant ebipon as a campaign present!

Ichigo reveals the news to Aoi, who points out that right now the giant Ebipon is on its way to her while she's being interviewed. Her image as the Beautiful Blade is on the line so they quickly run after the delivery man in hopes of stopping him before its too late!

Ran is asked where her "Beautiful Blade" title has come from and she explains that a friend first called her it. The woman tells her its very fitting for a cool beauty like her.

As Ichigo and Aoi run towards the interview location they come across Otome and ask her where it is. They then take off in said direction as a curious Otome watches. The man stops for a moment, having not found Ran and he goes in another direction to look. Her interview continues and Ran explains what she thinks the duty of a model representative is.

Aoi and Ichigo run into Johnny, who warns them that they can get hurt running as fast as they were. He lectures them on the importance of taking care of an idols body and they are quick to flee after apologizing. They manage to find the delivery man and try to get him to stop so that they can speak to him and prevent this incident from occuring, but since he's too far ahead of them, they find themselves too tired to keep running for much longer...

The interviewer and cameraman prepare to leave while thanking Ran for such a long interview. But the delivery man interrupts them and to her surprise, she sees the giant Ebipon. The man explains that she has won it from the Ebipon Present Campaign and Ran is very happy to have it!

As the cameraman takes pictures, a tired Ichigo and Aoi collapse onto the ground and comment on how happy she looks to have it. After everyone leaves, Ran mentions that she had forgotten that she signed up for this contest half a year ago and explains how she found Ebipon.

Since Ichigo had left for America and Dream Academy had started up, she made an agreement vow with everyone else in Starlight Academy to work harder then before. While she was aiming to be Spicy Ageha's representative model, she had been pushing herself very hard to rise further. That was then she found Ebipon. His silliness was exactly what she needed at the end of a tiring day and whenever she looked at him she felt at ease. She begins to speak to the giant Ebipon doll now, saying that she was unable to get herself to tell anyone that she liked him because she was embarrassing. As this goes on, Aoi decides to take a special picture that she will never reveal to anyone else. Which Ran is eager to partake in.

On the day of the fashion show, everyone watches the news report that shows the picture the Cameraman took of Ran hugging the giant Ebipon. The man comments on how Ran displayed a surprising amount of emotion, but he goes onto the next topic about ranking.

In Orihime's office, Johnny is very worried about Ran and considers this to be bad timing for her. But Orihime claims that the fact they're talking about her is just proof of her stardom. This will also show if her runway skills can make the show a success or not...

Before she goes inside the building of the fashion show, Ran speaks to the many photographers that have showed up to get pictures of her. The building is packed full of audience members, including a very excited Ichigo and Aoi. Who are sure she will be able to pull this off with ease. Ran heads back into the changing area and after appearing on stage, she dances to "Trap of Love".

After the performance, everyone is very pleased and excited for how well Ran did. So much so, that the girls set up their celebration table for her again. They tell her she can go ahead and enjoy herself now, but she receives a text from Orihime and is asked to come to her office. Upon arrival, Orihime mentions that a new offer has come in, asking specifically for her. It is for the role of Ebipon's public relations representative model. As in, being in a unit with Ebipon, which Ran accepts eagerly and promises to do her best!

8 (58)- "Majikaru Danshingu♪" ("Magical Dancing♪")
(マジカルダンシング)

Airdate: November 21, 2013

Ichigo and Ran are in the dorm with Aoi, who is informing them of her idea to subscribe to keep up with the latest news regarding Dream Academy. She is surprised to learn that Ki will be producing a special performance that involves herself and Seira.

At Dream Academy, Ki is waiting for her search to finish. She asks the computer to hurry up before Seira gets there, but the moment she shows up, the moment it finishes. Ki begins to explain that in order to have a great performance they need to make as many people enjoy themselves as possible, and in order for that to go well they need to focus on their choreography. She suggests that they create the choreography for the new song themselves and Seira admits it sounds like fun. Though she doesn't really know where to start...

Aoi continues to read information to Ichigo and Ran outside. She mentions that they will be making their own choreography for their brand new song when Ran points out they have never done that before. Ichigo points out that she did it once in America for Thomas, her orca friend. She then asks how someone makes their own choreography when Otome comes by with Shion and Sakura to show them. They continue to show them another one until Johnny interrupts the six girls. Because he is a pro choreographer, he really seems to know his stuff and compliments Otome's choreography. He jumps from his spot and begins to explain in detail how his choreography is planned, only to turn and find the six girls performing Otome's choreography!

At Dream Academy, Seira expresses concern in how tough this may be for their first time. But Ki thinks it will be fine with enough research and analysis. Her computer has found the best song for them to perform, Magical Time, and they decide to listen to it to make sure.

Seira is once again worried and thinks it may be too cute for her. After she asks why the computer picked it, Ki asks her if she's concerned it's going against her image. Seira admits that this is the problem, since it has been said already once that she's done something against her image. Ki doesn't see it that way, but contrast instead. She explains that for idols there are times when they need to keep their image and times when you go against what has been built up. By doing contrast they can show the fans another wonderful side to themselves. Seira seems to understand this now and agrees to it while Ki tells her they should locate a teacher they can learn from.

She searches for a teacher for them and Seira asks why they can't just ask someone here in the idol course. Ki explains to her that she wants to find the best teacher since it's their first time performing together. When the result returns, they leave right away!

Back at Starlight Academy, the girls have just finished practice when the door opens to reveal Seira and Ki. Everyone is surprised, but mostly happy to see them and Seira explains they came to see Johnny and after Otome, Sakura, and Shion leave, she brings up that the best person to learn choreography from is Johnny.

After Seira accidentally messes up his name, Ki takes a moment to explain who Johnny is. She mentions that he taught choreography to Masquerade and Mizuki. They ask him to teach them choreography, though are worried he may say no since they don't attend Starlight Academy. But Johnny is quick to accept, due to being flattered by Ki's kind words. While the schools may be rivals, they can still do some passionate Aikatsu together!

With that he decides to give them choreography lessons, but he insists that Ichigo, Aoi, and Ran join them. He uses a dry eraser board to teach them the four points one needs to keep in mind for successful choreography. He takes a moment to point out that this was how Mizuki learned, which excites Aoi enough to thank Seira and Ki for doing this, given that it's a rare opportunity.

Point one is that the person should listen to the song while looking at lyric sheets. So he turns the song on and they listen while observing the sheets. He asks them if any images come to mind and they explain their feelings regarding certain lyrics. Then he moves onto point two, which is to draw images next to the lyrics on the papers. He draws a pose that comes to mind next to a certain set to demonstrate, and shows them how one can write down words also. The five girls all take turns drawing and comment on how fun it is. When Seira and Ki see the cute idea Aoi had thought up, she tells them they are more then welcome to use it.

Johnny moves onto step three and tells them to move their bodies while looking at what they wrote down on the sheets. Eventually the girls stop to take a break and Ki thanks Johnny for all of the help. But he points out that they're not finished yet. He still needs to bring up point four, which is to think about the people supporting the idol. There are many people who make the dance the best it can be, but they remain confused and he tells them that he will let them to figure it out for themselves. As he gives them a speech, he finds the girls haven't been listening to him at all and the lesson comes to an end.

At Dream Academy, Seira and Ki have managed to put their choreography in order and now all that's left is to make sure they memorize it. So they go into the dance room and record their practice and training. As night comes along they manage to finish and they check the film. However, they aren't very happy with the end results of it and feel that something is off, however they are unable to think about what it may be...

The next day at TV TKY, Seira and Ki continue to think things over. They still can't figure out what's wrong when they did the choreography perfectly, but are interrupted by Ichigo, Aoi, and Ran. They ask them if they came to record, but Ki mentions they just have a meeting today. Ran asks how it turned out and they show them. While they think it's really cute, Seira brings up that something feels wrong with it but they don't know what.

The trio compliment them on a job well done anyway, but Ki and Seira feel as though perhaps the performance is missing something and isn't finished. Ichigo gets an idea and she tells them that they should just focus on having as much fun as possible. They think this could work, since it is important to be cute for a cute, sweet song like that. Ran also suggests that they imagine pictures being taken of every move, to make them naturally more precise. Ichigo then asks Aoi what she would do and she points out that by watching each other, they can figure out how to improve their poses.

Suddenly inspired, they head outside and begin to train for the song more by watching each other do specific things and give little tips. As the sun sets the girls sit down for a break and mention that the performance will be coming up soon. Ki still is unconvinced that this is enough and when they get back, she has her computer analyze their choreography. It manages to come up with something and Ki informs Seira that their dance moves are cramped way too tightly. She then asks it how they can make them more dynamic and are given a plan. Something that Ki is guaranteeing will work, though Seira seems a little unsure.

Later it's revealed that the plan was to guide a jumbo jet properly to naturally make their dance moves grander. Seira isn't enjoying herself but she keeps up with it none the less!

Come the day of their performance, everyone cheers for them while she and Ki share words of encouragement. She admits to being worried, but when she hears everyones voices she is reminded of point four of their choreography lesson. Their supporters are their fans and because of them, they are much more energized and excited!

With that, Seira and Ki share a cheer before they change into their chosen coords and appear on stage. Where they dance to "Magical Time".

Afterwards Tiara thanks Johnny for helping Seira and Ki. In the back room they are congratulated by Ichigo, Aoi, and Ran. They all think Seira looked very cute, which flusters her, though she thanks them anyway. However Ran reminds them that despite this, they wont let Dream Academy beat them!

9 (59)- "Chokotto Kaiketsu☆Choko-Poppu Tantei" ("Wrap It Up☆Choco-Pop Detective")
(ちょこっと解決☆チョコポップ探偵)

Airdate: November 28, 2013

Aoi is in the middle of performing scene two hundred ten for the Extremely Naughty Police Chief movie. She is surprised to find Headmistress Orihime, who has come to tell her about a meeting the nearby people wish to have with the both of them. She want Aoi to make a brand new TV drama with them!

That night Aoi informs Ichigo and Ran what happened and brings up the auditions for it. She explains that it's being made to show-off a brand new introducing chocolate while showing them the giant box set they gave her for them. The producers were hoping to release a special drama at the same time they will hit the market. As she continues discussing it with Ran, Aoi opens one of the boxes and has Ichigo try it. Who claims that hearing Aoi is behind the drama includes all sorts of hype. So it would make sense that they would want it done with an idol that has been in so many of them and has gone on to make them very popular.

Ran begins to ask her what kind of drama she wishes to make, so Aoi thinks back to the meeting. The eccentric producer is very excited after she tells them her idea of a mystery drama where the girl detective gets an idea whenever she eats the candy. He is very eager and quick to accept the idea, and after she finishes her story to Ran and Ichigo they both belief the idea is cute too. Aoi then suggests that the three of them enter the auditions coming up and when Ichigo quickly agrees, Ran wonders if it's just for the candy. Ichigo instantly agrees, but then goes on to claim that she also wants to do it because it was thought up by Aoi.

Come the day of the auditions, Aoi, Ran, and Ichigo are trying to determine what the audition will be like. Aoi claims she doesn't know the specifics reguarding it either and it's revealed that Sakura, Otome, and Yurika have also showed up to take part in this too. But right after, it's revealed that Seira and Ki were also invited to attend the auditions. As Seira and Ki begin to argue with her catchphrase, Ki fangirls over everyone's behavior.

The auditions soon come up and the eight girls head onto the set to find themselves not very impressed by the subdued set. Each set of girls then goves over the auditions but after they finish, they complain that it wasn't as cute and fun as they hoped. Ran asks Aoi if this was what she had in mind and Otome is able to help her think of what she was planning. But before they can go more into detail the producer comes in and claims to have heard everything. He agrees that everything they said and he explains it had been because of the gritty, old timers above him. They didn't understand her true ideals at all and he asks her to tell them it one more time.

Along with the other girls, Aoi makes a board to explain everything. First they start by saying the chocolate used shouldn't be bars, but the brand new Aikatsu chocolate balls. As Ichigo incidentally helps her demonstrate what she's been trying to tell them, Aoi points out that she had said this during their first meeting and goes on to ask Ki what she thinks would be a good set. Ki seems surprised at first, but she quickly gets an idea: a cute room with chocolate and candy set into th walls. They also want the man working from the auditions to be a cute, cuddly bear instead.

Seira also points out that the detective needs a cute catchphrase. The producer decides to leave it to the girls and they all change into their detective outfits, half getting blue and half getting pink. The girls then partner up so that there is one blue head detective and a pink assistant.

With that the auditions begin, the producer tells the girls to do their best and to ad-lib a little as they see fit. All eight girls stand in the room when a call comes in for a new request. The client (Kaede in costume) comes in and explains that she needs help with finding her chocolate that was stolen from a legendary Belgian patissier en route to Japan. The eight girls agree and the producer compliments Seira's response.

Otome is about to run off in order to search but Sakura stops to remind her that it would be pointless without any clues, which Yurika agrees with. Kaede reveals that she does have one helpful hint, a map that shows where the stolen chocolate had been taken. But the girls can only see the map if they can find the three differences in the two images on her phone. Together all eight think it over, but none of can think of anything until Seira gives Ki one of the Aikatsu Chocolate balls. She points out the differences being the star points on the chef hat, the sun beam shapes, and the candles on top of the cake. With that the girls are given a map and they share a cheer before they begin to audition scene two.

At location, Kaede sweetens the deal by offering whoever finds the chocolate by giving them the very first bite of it. Everyone runs inside and they all split up to try to locate the chocolate. Otome and Sakura head upstairs, Ichigo and Aoi search a long hallway with Kaede following them, Ki searches for clues with Seira in another hallway, and Yurika chats with Ran regarding ideas in another.

As Aoi is searching she is forced to stop Ichigo from eating everything and just walking off. Kaede points something to them while Otome happens to find a trail of colorful boxes of candy, but they run into Seira and Ki until Sakura splits them up again. Then when a wall of sweet treats almost falls on Yurika, Ran is able to pull her out of dangers harm. Finally Ichigo, Aoi, and Kaede come to two doors and Ichigo observes them both to try to determine which one is the real one, Seira and Ki find a hidden door behind a big cake structure, Yurika and Ran find a button to show them the secret door, and Sakura and Otome fall into the room where everyone else is.

Kaede and everyone determine that the stolen chocolate has been hidden in a pink safe. She offers to do the rest and approaches it to try to find the code that will unlock it. Seira points out that something feels off, so she and Ichigo both each a piece of the Aikatsu chocolate balls. They reveal to the others that the chocolate was never stolen to begin with!

Nobody understands until they point out this isn't the thief's house, but the house of the patissier who made the chocolate. Kaede was the one who was planning on stealing the chocolate!

Just then she is able to open it and picks up the small box of chocolate. She reveals them to be correct and tries to escape while they give chase. But because Seira is able to reach her hand, she knocks it out of her grasp... and right into Ichigo's mouth!

After comments are made, Seira and Ichigo arrest Kaede. Then they share a cheer and the auditions are declared finished. A little while later, the producer announces who has passed the audition: Seira and Ki!

This surprises them but everyone congratulates them. The producer explains that the way they were able to combine and work together to ace the audition was very refreshing and new. Ichigo and Aoi really enjoyed how Seira did and she comments that she would like to enter another audition with Ichigo again sometime.

10 (60)- "Uwasa no Powapuri☆" ("The Fabled Powa-Puri☆")
(ウワサのぽわプリ☆)

Airdate: December 5, 2013

At the Otoshiro household and cafe, Ki and Noel are explaining PowaPuri to Seira. She doesn't seem all that interested when Ki gets some brand new PowaPuri news. She reads over it and shows Seira the image of the place they're going to. But as Seira realizes it's her place, PowaPuri happens to walk in at that very moment!

After being seated, Otome, Sakura, and Shion give Noel their autographs. Her mother comes out to give them the desserts they requested while apologizing for how long it took, as well as them being bothered while on their time off. But Sakura explains that it's a special moment of bonding, so it's okay. Otome goes on to ask Noel where her sister is and Noel is forced to lie by claiming she isn't there, because Ki and Seira are spying on PowaPuri from nearby. But Seira takes a moment to ask why they even bothered to hide since it's her own home...

As PowaPuri is trying out the three desserts, Ki resumes teaching Seira about the idol unit. They tend to be very mysterious when it comes to the activies they do and fans love them because of their carefree, laid-back antics. Their popularity is so high that they gained a show, and people refer to them as "cuttlefish idols", going on to explain why that is.

They overhear PowaPuri preparing to leave and quickly trail behind them. Seira doesn't really want to but Ki is very excited. So they follow them while Otome explains their challange of the day: seeing how far they can walk along the white line on the sidewalk. Shion questions the reason of doing this, but is unable to get a straight answer so she continues to follow. Seira also questions Ki's motives for wanting to follow PowaPuri so closely, but suddenly Ichigo appears out of nowhere!

As PowaPuri walk by the busy streets and everyone greets them, Seira explains to Ichigo why they're following them. She admits that it sounds like fun and expresses curiosity in wanting to find out what they do too, so she decides to tag along!

The trio continue to follow PowaPuri until seeing them stop at a small food hut, where the vendor running it offers them some food after they explain to him what they have been doing. Ichigo observes the food for a moment while Ki writes down some keywords and other useful information. They follow PowaPuri to a pathway littered with leaves and find them sweeping it up. A bunch of young children suddenly appear however and after seeing how happy the children are, Otome invites them to play a leaf gathering game with them by dividing everyone into three teams. Ki makes more observations to write down while Ichigo compares their indivisual personalities to a special kind of bento. Seira is unable to comprehend this and she turns for a moment, thinking someone had been watching them...

After the game, they announce it turned out to be a tie and they thank the children for the help. As the girls notice how cold they feel, Otome suggests a game of tag and begins to chase everyone around while Sakura and Shion watch. Ki takes more notes and suddenly a strange man appears after the children leave!

Ichigo accidentally outes herself, Ki, and Seira, so the six girls are informed of what the man was doing. He explains that the best way to capture their appeal naturally is by hiding the camera from them. Ki takes this moment to explain that a show related to them "Powa Walking" is a five minute segment that airs during the morning, which begun due to PowaPuri's popularity. As Otome expresses enjoyment in getting to play with Ichigo if she knew she was there, Seira begins to think about how interesting they are. But she is even more curious to see how their unique, special ways manifest on stage.

Sakura assures that while they have a lot of fun, having fun isn't the only thing they do. She begins to bring up a fashion show they will be taking part in the day after tomorrow when Shion gets a call on her cellphone. She then sadly is forced to inform everyone that she cannot attend the fashion show because the filming for the drama she's in has begun much earlier then planned. She suggests a replacement and thinks Ichigo would be good, but Ichigo points out that she has work that day also. Seira tells them to just go on as two people, but Sakura and Otome claim it isn't PowaPuri without three people. They begin to worry they will be letting everyone down and mention the special appeal they had planned.

Seira goes on to mention that even if they find a replacement it wont leave them with much time to practice. But Sakura and Otome do not care and decide they need to hurry up and find someone to take Shion's place. Shion feels badly but they tell her not to worry about it. Seira is worried for them, but Ichigo and Ki are pretty sure they will be fine.

Later on, Sakura begins to hand out fliers and posters to anyone passing by while Otome begs Yurika to help them. But as Yurika begins to discuss all of the changes she would like to make to PowaPuri, she is beyond peeved to find Otome left in the middle of her explanation. Meanwhile Sakura's roommate walks by. She seems to want to help but because she isn't really into fashion shows, she doesn't think she is suited for it. Sakura understands and the girl goes on to explain how much Sakura has changed since the past.

As Ichigo, Aoi, and Ran watch Sakura and Otome try to find a replacement they express concern in how difficult it might be. Ichigo doesn't understand it until they mention that currently Otome is the starlight Queen and Sakura is a top-class second year student. Whoever replaces Shion needs to have a high amount of strength just to keep up with them. However this encourages Ichigo to help them out!

That evening, Otome and Sakura are in the middle of training when Ichigo comes by to tell them she wanted to help them practice. They are very greatful and quickly accept this offer.

Over at Dream Academy, Seira has been keeping watch over the post related to PowaPuri at the fashion show. Ki thinks she is worried but Seira claims she isn't. So Ki suggests they just go to the fashion show to show support. Seira agrees, but only because Ki seems to want to go so badly.

After she finishes her shooting for the day, Shion tries to call Otome to ask if they found a replacement. She worries then she is told they haven't found a replacement. Otome tells her not to worry, but Shion feels guilty and is quick to run off to try to locate a suitable replacement. Suddenly, she sees just what she needed to help...

Come the day of the fashion show, Otome and Sakura sit with each other in the waiting room while Seira and Ki observe. A man comes by to tell them it's almost time for them to go on stage, then asks if it will just be them two entering. They claim they will be fine and will go on as a trio when a package suddenly arrives for them. They know it's from Shion and happily walk over as everyone curiously watches the box. Suddenly, Kaede pops out of it!

The trio express excitement, though worry that Kaede may not be able to perform right. But she assures them that Shion gave her some extra emergency lessons. So with their excitement back up, they run into the changing area and pick their coords before appearing on stage, where they dance to "Ponytail After School".

After the performance the girls comment on how nice and fun the fashion show was. Otome gets a call from Shion and she asks her if she got to see the performance. She compliments their job well done and claims that because she is also a part of PowaPuri, she had to help them no matter what.

At Dream Academy, Ki and Seira watch a popular variety show that was on the other day, showing the details of how Shion found Kaede and asked her about replacing her temporarily for the fashion show. At first Kaede was surprised but she was quick to agree, despite how tough her manager tells her it will be. She thinks it will be so much fun though and the airing finishes.

As they continue to discuss the events of those past few days, a party is being held for PowaPuri back at Starlight Academy. The episode then ends as everyone shares a cheer.

11 (61)- "Kira Pata Majikku☆" ("Sparkle Drip Magic☆")
(キラ・パタ・マジック☆)

Airdate: December 12, 2013

Ichigo finds Aoi observing pictures of a popular idol taking the idol and designer courses at Dream Academy. She tells her the name of the girl and Ichigo recognizes her as the girl they saw back when they snuck into Dream Academy. She goes on to mention the rumor spreading around that she's going to be producing her own brand. This leads Ichigo to begin wondering what type of Idol Sora is...

Meanwhile, in her office Tiara has been deciding which idol will be following Seira and Ki and she informs Mizuki that it is Sora.

A little later, Ki and Seira are walking through the hallway when Seira mentions how excited she's been all day. Ki explains to her that today is Dream Academy's Designer course's semesterly exhibition. They get to check out all of the outfits and items made by students. As they continue to walk they happen to catch Sora with two girls, one of which is asking for advice on how to look cuter for an upcoming photo shoot. The four girls watch as Sora plays with the girls hair and uniform a little, then gives her a few tips on how to show off her cuteness before she goes on her way.

With that, Seira and Ki follow her to the Exhibition area to observe all of the outfits and items made. When Sora thanks them for coming by to look at her work, the girls exchange greetings. Ki attempts to guess what her style is, so Sora reveals it is Bohemian. Ki guesses this means the clothing are ethnic, and on one hand Sora seems to agree but on another hand she doesn't. She only makes what comes to mind.

it's then Tiara comes in to announce that Sora can now begin her own brand. Everyone in the room is very surprised by this and Tiara goes on to say that Sora could be the first student in Dream Academy to have her own brand made. She knows Sora can do it, but Sora seems to be doubtful. However she does agree to it and the trio sit down together to discuss the recent events.

As they discuss how exciting this is, Seira notes how Sora doesn't seem to be nervous at all. She mentions that creating a brand isn't exactly the most easiest thing in the world to do, but Sora mentions that she honestly is worried, but only due to conflicting feelings. She's always made clothing how and when she wanted to, as a hobby. But if she designed her own brand then she wouldn't be able to do that, since she would have to keep announcing new clothes periodically and with no inspiration she would still have to design something. So she still needs to think it over. Sora goes on to bring up how much she enjoyed their performances previously, as well as how nice they looked in the coords they chose. But this is something else that worries her, whether or not she would be able to bring out something special in the idols wearing her coords. With that she decides to leave but leaves Seira and Ki with a gift for listening to her.

Back in the room they usually hang out in Seira notes that Ki is acting out of character. She admits that she thinks Sora would be a good designer and she really wants to help her. Seira thinks this over for a moment before showing her the hair accessory Sora made for her, going on to point out that Sora looked really happy to see them wearing those. Now Ki seems to understand but she wants to help Sora out now more then ever but she doesn't know how until Seira suggests she simply talks to Sora. She is sure her producer power will help her out.

That night they go to visit Sora in the dorm area and are shocked to see Palm, her parrot. They think he's really cute and Sora mentions that she's had Palm since she studied abroad. The trio sit down and Sora begins to discuss when she was little, when she met the person who inspired her to become a designer...

When she was five, Sora had met Mimi the Bohemian in Marrakesh, Morocco. She takes a moment to explain what Bohemian is to them before resuming. While her mother was looking at some things she happened to see Mimi dancing and walked over to observe her. Mimi stopped and she invites everyone to look at everything she's made. She then begins to design something while Sora takes a closer look. Mimi happens to catch her and tells her that she's made these while she's staying here. Sora seems confused and she goes on to explain that she used to travel the world, where she would open a shop wherever she went. But now she lives in the nearby building. The accessory she was working on is soon finished and she asks Sora if she would like it, but Sora instead tells her she wants to learn to make one herself.

Sora and her mother soon take their leave and Sora tells her mother where she got the items from. Since then she's been working on making her own things and eventually she reveals the finished object to Mimi. While they stayed there, whenever she made something she would go to Mimi's shop to show her. One day while they work on crafts together Sora decides to ask Mimi why she's been here for so long since she used to travel. Mimi reveals that she got scared of opening new doors and leaves it at that.

Eventually she comments on how how well Sora's accessories have been turning out. She tells her that it's amazing how hard she's worked to make them, but Sora thinks Mimi is the amazing one and that is because she was inspired to make these due to her love of watching Mimi work as hard as she did. Mimi seems touched by this and begins to wonder if there really is a type of magic in such things. Sora goes on to comment that when she's older she wants to make these things and Mimi expresses her feelings that Sora will be able to do this someday.

Sora goes on to mention that one day she went to show Mimi the newest item she made for her, but when she doesn't see her little shop she runs into her apartment. However, she sees that it is empty and Mimi is nowhere to be found. Left behind though, is a flower and a note for her. In the letter Mimi thanks her for inspiring her enough to let her continue her free-roaming, world-traveling Bohemian lifestyle. Ki and Seira proceed to point out that it's because of Sora's accessory that inspired her so much. To which Sora admits that the thought never crossed her mind until just then. Ki proceeds to claim that she's sure Sora's brand will do well if she always stays as free-spirited as she is now, as well as that many people are inspired by her designs.

So over the course of the next few days Sora begins to think about what she would call her brand while working on some fashions. She tells them that she plans on calling it Bohemian, because of Mimi. But she adds to the name, calling to Bohemian Sky...

Eventually the day where Sora will be revealing her brand comes. Sora overlooks her brands coords and with that, she goes into the changing area and appears on stage, where she sings and dances to "Kira・pata・shining".

After the performance, it's revealed that Ichigo, Aoi, and Ran watched the performance from school. While Noel and Raichi also watched it from the Otoshiro household, which is enough to encourage Raichi to write a special Aikatsu News Report.

At Dream Academy Tiara has come to congratulate Sora, but to her surprise she finds her missing. Sora is outside, thinking back to Mimi and wonders if she was able to make her inspirations come true. But she feels a sign in the air, telling her that she did...

12 (62)- "Aidoru wa Santa Kurōsu!" ("The Idol is Santa Claus!")
(アイドルはサンタクロース！)

Airdate: December 19, 2013

Tiara is speaking to Ki, Seira, and Sora about the recent popularity of Dream Academy because of them and she tells them to have fun during Dream Academy's Christmas Party. Seira has never heard of it before, while Ki asks to produce it. Seeing no harm in it, Tiara allows it and Ki assigns Sora to doing the decorating for it.

At Starlight Academy meanwhile, the girls are discussing last years Christmas Party. Sakura has heard of it, while Kaede saw events of it online. Otome mentions that even now that it's passed, everyone has been recycling the old tree for use, such as cutting boards, chopsticks, tables, and other wood products. Sakura is excited to see what will happen this year, while Kaede is excited to see the Christmas Cake.

Hearing of cake, they are reminded of a broadcast Ichigo will be starting so they turn on the television to watch. They find Angely Sugar's top designer, Asuka being interviewed on television. The man mentions that she was designing a Christmas cake this year, instead of a dress. She's never done it before, but she likes to make anything that would bring joy and happiness to everyone.

The girls over at Dream Academy are also watching this broadcast event. Sora seems to take Asuka's words to heart and they introduce the brand new, sparkling dress cake. The girl who brings it out is revealed to be Ichigo, as well as the decoration on top of the Christmas Cake, which has been made to resemble Angely Sugar's new dress, the Sweet Decoration One-Piece.

While the girls are impressed, Sora is sure she sees a few changes she would make. Ki promises to help out in anyway she can and she proceeds to send everyone from both schools a message about having a Christmas Party on Christmas Eve together.

In Orihime's office, Johnny seems to be against it due to Dream Academy being a rivaling school but Orihime thinks it will be fun. She points out that the party will get a lot of attention since it will air on television, and there will be plenty of fans too. It's bound to create big news and be good for both schools.

Back at Dream Academy, Ki is informing Sora and Seira about how much the party has been trending ever since it was announced. Sora is observing images while thinking up inspiration for designs, and Seira is just observing the both of them while voicing her excitement.

Everyone from both schools travels up to the snow covered mountains to meet up at a big cabin and observe the huge tree next to it. To the others surprise they find Ichigo has brought an axe with her, just to play it safe, but they assure her they will not be cutting down any trees again. They are excited to see their friends while someone from nearby observes the goings on with the idols.

Inside, everyone begins to get things out and prepared. They put up decorations, decorate the Christmas tree outside while Sora observes and makes comments, cook food for everyone. While Ichigo is decorating, she is stopped by Raichi and Noel, who have come to do a special article for the Christmas edition of the Aikatsu Wall Newspaper. It's only being published in their homes... but it's still really exciting. After Raichi runs off, Ichigo wishes Noel an early happy birthday, since tomorrow they will celebrate both holidays on the same day. Noel then runs off to catch up with Raichi.

It's then Sora begins to play with Ichigo's hair. Ichigo is excited to meet her, while Sora claims it feels as though she's known her for much longer. Sora then opens her notebook to reveal the Aikatsu Christmas Party Special Super-Sized Christmas Cake she designed!

Later on, an announcer brings up that during the commercial break they had been informed that the girls plan on making a super-sized version of the Sparkling Dress Cake at the Christmas Party. Sora gives a few words while she's being recorded and she explains why she wanted to make it so big. She had gone to Asuka for advice regarding it and she gave her full support and words of encouragement. Suddenly Ki interrupts for her own say in the interview while Seira, Noel, and Raichi watch.

The girls discuss how things so far are going and Ichigo takes this moment to thank Sora for what she thought up and explains why that is. Sora xplain how much making this party work out means to her, since she only does things for the sake of bringing joy to others.

Suddenly, Ki is called to be informed that the lifts have stalled. So the Patissiers wont be able to come and make the cake. Ran points out that if the snow slows down then they will get the lifts working again, but they can't just wait and Ki begins to panic. Sora suggests that since she's always made her clothing with just her hands, they should be able to make the cake by themselves too. Ichigo and Seira are both really good at baking, and Aoi was able to get the recipe from the Patissiers. Ran is sure if everyone works together they will get it taken care of!

And so the girls work together to to make their plans. Ichigo chops wood while Aoi puts it in a basket Ran is carrying, who then hands it to Yurika and Otome so that they can put it into the fire place. Outside, Kaede and Sakura are picking fruits. Then everyone returns to the kitchen to put the layers of cakes together and apply frosting. Then everyone begins to decorate the layers while they are all being filmed.

Eventually the girls finish and now they just need is the giant Ichigo doll. But the girls suddenly remember that the Patissiers were supposed to bring it. Ki worries again and claims herself to be a failure, but she decides to punish herself for it later on. Sora suggests they just make one since they were able to make the cake, but the man informs them it's almost time to get onto stage. They don't have the time to make it!

Sora however, refuses to give up. She then tells Ichigo her idea and it turns out Ichigo had the same idea also. So while she's busy preparing, everyone goes to change into their coords for their performance. They appear on stage and sing and dance to "We Wish You A Merry Christmas".

After the performance Otome announces the cake with the other girls. Sora then takes over to announce that they will be putting in their final decoration of the cake, Ichigo.

After she lands in the very top of it, everyone cheers while she wishes them a Merry Christmas!

13 (63)- "Kōhaku Aikatsu Gassen!" ("Red and White Aikatsu Battle!")
(紅白アイカツ合戦!)

Airdate: December 26, 2013

Ichigo, Aoi, and Ran are heading to the location of the upcoming 64th Annual Red-White Aikatsu Battle. They watch the video of PowaPowa-Puririn, announcing the time and date of the Red-White Aikatsu Battle before ending the video, just as they are arriving to the events location. Inside, the girls see many idols from both of the schools and are approached by Seira and Ki. Aoi is very excited since this will be the first year she gets to participate, as well as be with so many idols in one location, and she is able to bond with Ki over this. Seira claims she will not lose to Ichigo before they share an agreement to enjoy themselves and do their best.

Unknowingly there is someone watching them from nearby...

As the girls wait in the lobby, Aoi explains that as participants they will be interviewed there, so that every idol can get to know the staff before the event. When Ichigo compliments how much Aoi knows, Aoi reveals to them that she's been watching the Red-White Battle since she was little and has done a lot of research. It's then the girls are called to interview and meet with someone one on one. Aoi is asked to appear as her character from the movies she's appeared in, while Ran and Sora will be modeling together in the fashion corner, and Ichigo is informed that she will be doing the concert with Seira. Who joins Ichigo and leaves the room with her.

Orihime and Tiara also happen to be conversing when they spot the two and stop to watch them for a moment. They continue on speaking soon after and mention how exciting both Ichigo's return and Seira's debut had been. So they are sure having them perform like this will be just as wonderful.

As Seira and Ichigo come back to the lobby, they separate for the time being and Ichigo's attention turns to a wisp of purple hair just as it's leaving the room. But she pushes it from her mind as Aoi and Ran return to the room, asking them how their meetings went. It's then the special guest arrives and the workers go to see who it is, as does Ichigo, Aoi, and Ran. The person is said to be very influential and Aoi warns them that they should be careful, since Sabuko Nishijima is regarding and rumored to be scary. Such as harming or verbally abusing the people who dare make one little mistake in her presence. This causes the girls to grow tense but they run in anyway, just to find a huge gaudy truck come inside that belongs to her.

It's then Sabuko approaches and explains that it is her very own, Enkatsu Card, which before that very moment was thought to merely be rumored. As Ichigo sees the workers struggle to move it, she volunteers herself, Aoi, and Ran to help them. This surprises Aoi and Ran, but together with the two workers, the five are able to lift the card to it's location. hich makes Sabuko really happy and she invites the girls for tea with her in another room. She expresses joy in having their help and mentions that a lot of young idols tend to get frightened and shy away from her when trying to introduce themselves, but Ichigo, Ran, and Aoi are different. She then goes on to say that she knows of them because Mizuki stopped by earlier to speak with her in reguards to the group.

They are severely shocked and Ichigo realizes that it was Mizuki she caught sight of earlier. So the trio decide to go and check around the building to see if they can still find her, but it's no use and they meet up later. This disappoints Ichigo, since she had wanted to ask her why she left Starlight Academy right after she did, and it has been over a year now since they have seen each other. So they keep looking. Soon Ichigo comes to the auditorium and sees Mizuki seated in one of the front rows, where upon being confronted. Mizuki welcomes her back just as Aoi and Ran soon find their way into the room. The four sit down to begin talking. She informs them that after Ichigo left, she transfered to Dream Academy as an adviser to help Tiara run the school. She works as a producer and while she had a lot of fun being with the others she feels as though she could have done better, which was what inspired this decision. However, she doesn't know if she wants to stay a producer, or an idol just yet.

She hands Ichigo a set of coords and asks that she doesn't tell the others about seeing her, since she's only an adviser and isn't supposed to really be there right now. But before she goes, she mentions that not only does she want to keep helping idols, she plans on making her own too.

Near the entrance door is Mister S spying on the girls. He decides he can turn this into a scandal to make it look like Mizuki betrayed Starlight Academy. But before he can get started, Sabuko removes his computers saving chip and threatens to run him out of a job should he do such a thing. So in defeat, he threatens to return and takes off.

Outside, PowaPowa-Puririn are introducing the event while being filmed. On stage, everyone cheers while the event begins and PowaPowa-Puririn introduce the special guest judges, Ame-chan, Llama-chan, and Kuma-chan. With that in mind, Aoi then performs as her character before Kaede performs a magic trick to introduce Ran and Sora. Then Yurika gets a chance to perform for her fans while Ichigo and Seira watch from backstage and PowaPowa-Puririn introduce Sabuko for her performance. Seira is confused, but Ichigo assures her how nice she is and they watch in awe over how huge the outfit is.

As she is performing, Ki and Sora show up to give Seira the coord she will wear for the performance. Sora explains to them what the trend collection is to them, saying that each of the coord makers came together during the World Trend Conference and decided to use the trendiest items to make the theme. For example, this winter Animal patterns were popular so each brand put out an animal-patterned dress, and points out she did also.

Ichgio and Seira then run to change into their coords and get on stage and Otome introduces them. There they perform to "KIRA☆Power".

Afterwards the girls all get onto stage, where it's announced which team has proven to be the winner this year. Otome reveals that they had a tie that year and Ichigo wishes everyone a happy new year!

14 (64)- "Rakkī Aidoru☆" ("Lucky Idol☆")
(ラッキーアイドル☆)

Airdate: January 9, 2014

Ichigo asks the audience how their new years went, explaining to them that her father came home and they visited the shrine. They also made a wish and got fortunes and happen to run into the Otoshiro family, who were congratulating Seira's good fortune result. The families then wish each other luck as Seira brings up the Lady Luck Race coming up, assuming Ichigo will be entering it. As Ichigo remains confused, Seira promises that she will not lose and Raichi takes a picture of her to use for his article.

At school, Orihime is going over this Lady Luck Race with the students of the Academy. It takes place yearly on New Year's Day and she explains that it consists of a run outside of the shrine gates before mentioning that there is only three winning places in the race. She also points out that they decided to rename it "Lucky Idol Race", and both Starlight Academy and Dream Academy will compete. She claims that all facets of the idol skills will be necessary to prove successful during this competition and Johnny-sensei interrupts to tell everyone it's optional and that a special surprise will be given to the winner. The top three girls will receive a special New Years prize while the girl who finishes first will get a custom-made Constellation Dress from the brand of her choice!

Back outside at the Gazebo, Ichigo announces her plans to win first prize and do an Angely Sugar Constellation Appeal. Both Aoi and Ran agree that they would like to do a Constellation Appeal with their own brands also, so for this event they shall be rivals.

At Dream Academy, Seira and Ki overlook the entry list of everyone who joined from Starlight Academy. They see Ran, Aoi, Ichigo, and Otome have joined, and also noticed that Sora didn't. Sora explains that this is because she might be the designer making a special dress. Sora also expresses excitement in seeing how the special outfit turns out when mixed with both the winners feelings and the designers. Then Ki and Seira express their desires for their own brands.

At the training area at Starlight Academy, the girls see everyone working hard and are approached by their friends, who all plan to work hard and win too. Aoi then suggests that they ask someone who has experience with this race for some tips and they visit a lunch worker, who has experienced the race before. She warns them that there are all sorts of hazards on the road leading out of the shrine, a sharp turn that if one was to miss it, they would stand no chance placing in the top three. However she is sure that if someone can get past that point, their normal training should be enough to carry them through. She then wishes them luck before they go.

In Tiara's office, she tells Ki and Seira that this race will test their physical fitness and idol aptitude. However, they do not understand and she is forced to admit that she wasn't told either. In the hallway Sora sees the girls and she talks to them about why they seem so uneasy all of the sudden.

Meanwhile back at Starlight Academy, Ichgio, Aoi, and Ran approach Johnny for advice on how to prepare. But he claims everything is a top secret and he doesn't know, so with that they decide all they can do is just try their best. It's then Raichi comes inside and he announces that because he was related to her, he's been given a special press pass.

They then realize Raichi has experience and attempt to ask him for any advice he may have to offer. Back outside he talks to the girls and explains that wonderful idols are people who can excite everyone and make them happy just with their smile. But the girls point out that there are different kinds of idols and different kinds of fans too, which makes it hard. However, Raichi tells them that he thinks all three of them are suited to be idols, and he is inspired to work just as hard on his newspaper article too.

Noel likes it, but she wonders if it's really okay to use the picture from the shrine visit. He claims it makes sense since the race does take place in the shrine, but Noel claims it really doesn't have anything to do with the race itself. As they go on about this, Taichi comes in for a moment to observe them, but he is interrupted by Ringo, who asks him to stay and watch Ichigo in the race. He happily informs her that he got the company to postpone his work until afterwards, and Ringo goes on to tell Noel she can stay and have dinner with Raichi.

It's then he mentions that Aoi and the others asked him for advice about the race earlier. Noel asks him what they asked and after he explains it to her, she agrees with his advice.

The next day, Ichigo is out for a run when she sees her dad and Raichi. They came by to drop off a seaweed bento for her and they go into the cafeteria area so that she can eat it while the converse with her. Raichi asks Ichigo how she feels about the upcoming race and Ichigo admits that she's a little unsure, because Seira has never lost a foot race before. When Raichi asks if she will lose, Ichigo claims that she is going to try for first place anyway, so he offers to write a special edition of the Aikatsu newspaper for her. Taichi asks Raichi about it, and he gives them his idea, which makes Ichigo cheer up and Raichi tells her that he wants to get it wrote and put up exactly after the race ends. But Ichigo points out he should wait to find out what goes on first before writing anything, since he could end up writing something wrong.

Ichigo then goes to bring up the surprises that could await during the race. At first he doesn't seem to understand, until she asks him if he gets scared thinking of all the stuff he could run into while traveling the world. Taichi admits that while he sometimes wants to leave early and come home, he is reminded of why he travels when he finds tasty new foods that nobody has ever had before. All he can think about is how he wishes to bring joy and share them with everyone and convey the feelings of the people who put their love and attention into them. Once you start, you don't just start to think about whether or not you can or cannot do it, you just focus on finishing!

Ichigo is able to familiarize herself with this by mentioning why she wants to be able to do a special Angely Sugar Constellation Appeal. Taichi mentions that as long as Ichigo keeps thinking like that, she will do great.

That night, Raichi is told by Ringo to take a bath and he begins to overlook his article once again...

At Dream Academy, Ki and Seira are training on the machines when Ki stops, having reached her limit while collapsing to the floor. Only to rise a moment later when she spots Sora designing something. She asks to see it, but Sora refuses because it isn't ready yet. Ki expresses joy in seeing it and she speeds up the machine for Seira while supporting her.

Meanwhile outside of Starlight Academy, Yurika is basking in the moonlight...

The next morning, all of the idols are coming to the start of the race as a man is announcing it. PowaPowa-Puririn share a cheer with a group of audience as Noel and Raichi stand together to watch. They express the desire of Ichigo and Seira to both win first place and decide they will cheer for everyone.

The race begins and everyone does very good, but as soon as they come to first test, the sharp corner a bunch of the competitors end up tripping!

Ichigo checks with Aoi and Ran to see that they are okay, and they are joined by Kaede while PowaPowa-Puririn come by too. It's then Ichigo notices that Ki is wearing down and also sees that Seira isn't anywhere in sight. When it's revealed she ran ahead and is in first, Ki decides she can no longer keep going...

It's suddenly that Raichi mentions that he didn't see Yurika. Where it's revealed she accidentally over slept!

The race continues as Orihime, Tiara, and a few other people watch Seira still in the lead. A man announces that next everyone's Aikatsu talent will be judged by making a good coord out of a group of mix-match cards.

Seira arrives to the table and she quickly picks a set and shows man and camera, who announces she passes and can continue. The other girls then manage to catch up to Seira after a few minutes and pass on through, but Aoi and Ran stop when they realize Ichigo isn't there. They turn to see she is just now reaching the camera and announcer and he passes her. The trio then hurry up to catch up to the rest who have past them, while Seira comes to the Aikatsu Dream Test. Where the idol must sign their autograph and write a wish beside it. She is quick to do this, then runs onto the final station as it reveals her wish of being an idol who can bring a smile to Noel's face.

PowaPowa-Puririn is coming up but Otome is distracted by a character cake stand. So the trio stop so that they can check the up as it's announced that the next test: The Aikatsu Smile Test. Seira is able to deliver a two point smile, but is announced as failing. Both Aoi and Ran are able to do it and continue on ahead, and as Ichigo joins she notices how sad Seira looks all of the sudden and stops to offer that the two of them do it together.

Together they pass and continue to run. Up ahead is everyone else, waiting for the winners to come inside. Raichi wonders if Ichigo will really be alright and they see that the leading four are Ichigo, Aoi, Ran, and Seira!

Seira is able to pass the trio and Ichigo is suddenly struck with the words her father said. So this encourages her to push harder and win first place!

With that Ichigo is given the special prize while Tiara promises to give her wish to Asuka, and eventually Ichigo is shown receiving the Mermaid Pisces dress. She comments on it's cuteness before thanking Asuka for making it. She then goes onto the stage after changing into it, where she performs to "Dance in the rain".

Afterwards everyone is speaking to Ichigo about her appeal. Raichi sent an attachment to show her his article he did and they comment on how wonderful the pictures are. It's then announced that the third place prize was some rice cakes, and it also mentions that Yurika overslept, even though she denies it and still does to this very point in time as everyone shares a laugh...

15 (65)- "Yume e no Tobira" ("Door Towards the Dream")
(夢への扉)

Airdate: January 16, 2014

Ichigo and the others are informed of a Starlight Idol Festival occurring in March, with Ichigo as the headlining act. However, on the day Orihime announces the festival, it is also revealed that Dream Academy is holding its own Dream Academy Carnival on the same dates. Feeling that it is too much of a coincidence, Ichigo, Aoi, and Ran follow Nao, the only other person who heard about the festival in advance, and learn that he is in fact Tiara's younger brother. After Nao tells the others how it was Tiara's dream to start an idol school, Orihime and Tiara decide to combine their two school's festivals into one single event, the Star-Dream Festival-Carnival, which will culminate in a face-off event between Ichigo and Seira. While watching the announcement, Seira recalls how she became interested in the world of idols after watching Ichigo's performance on TV and seeing how happy it made others. She auditioned to enroll into Starlight Academy, but was rejected as the judges felt she was more suited to rock music, which eventually led her to enroll into Dream Academy, whose policy was that anyone who had passion could become an idol.

16 (66)- "Suteki na Ryō-omoi" ("Beautiful Mutual Feelings")
(ステキな両思い)

January 23, 2014

The girls watch a commercial Seira recently took part in. They comment on how pretty she looks, while Ran compliments her for looking like a mature beauty. Aoi remarks it's special and they wonder if Ki was the one who did the commercial while saying how talented she is with helping Seira. Aoi also goes on to mention how the last person to do that commercial was in fact Mizuki. Ichigo does not know of it, while Ran remembers it. So they believe Mizuki is probably proud of this one too...

Meanwhile at Dream Academy, Mizuki is speaking with Tiara. She agrees that she liked the results of it and they compliment Ki's wonderful producer skills. Tiara also mentions that they were asked to do another one because of it, causing Mizuki to comment that she believes Ki would also shine as brightly as an idol and thinks she could go further with it.

Out in the hallway a group of students congratulate Seira on a job well done. They compliment the make-up work done and soon Seira and Ki split up from them. Ki is very happy by the turn of events while Seira points out how involved she was with this. So Ki promises to work even harder from now on and they are approached by Tiara, who informs them of the upcoming Brain Thunder Image Girl Auditions. She would like Ki to enter it, causing her much surprise!

Outside Seira struggles to understand why Ki is having so much trouble doing this audition. Ki mentions that she has to work on Seira's next commercial and should focus on that, but Seira manages to convince her by reminding Ki that she's the one who enjoys Brain Thunder the most out of anyone, as well as the fact she likes seeing Ki as an idol. Ki then promises to work really hard.

At Starlight Academy, Johnny is busy informing Ichigo, Aoi, Ran, and Yurika about the same audition. He tells them all how important this is and he claims even he would like to try out he could. However, the girls are unable to identify with the drink because none of them have ever had it before. They recognize that Ki usually drinks it, causing Ran to mention that she'll probably try out then. But sadly, Aoi reminds them of prior plans, and Yurika is already the sponsor of a different drink and has been commercializing it, so it wouldn't be smart to run commercials for competing companies. Ichigo then suggests that they instead go to cheer Ki on, which the foursome agree to.

At Dream Academy, Sora is finishing the final touches of Seira's make-up and Seira asks her for some inspiration for the theme of the next commercial. Sora asks if her if she has asked Ki yet, but Seira wants to make sure she focuses on the Brain Thunder Commercial first and fore-most.

Suddenly, Sora remembers that the top designer of Magical Toy happens to be in Japan right now. Seira decides she should go and tell Ki, so that she can find him and tell him how much she loves Magical Toy, but Sora warns her that he can be hard to track down.

At Ki's room, Seira enters to find her missing. A random student that was passing by informs her that Ki decided not to return to her room unless she needed a bath. She's in her lab trying to focus on Seira's commercial...

Seira finds a flustered Ki in the lab, trying to figure out Seira's brand new commercial. She drinks more of her Brain Thunder but begins to feel worse when she realizes she is out. However, Seira thought ahead and grabbed one for her, so Ki takes a sip and resumes working. When Seira brings up her room, Ki claims she is too busy to return to it right now and she points out the couch she rests on. Seira gently scolds her by reminding her how important sleep is and adds that the audition is coming up soon. But Ki is too focused on the commercial and hasn't thought of the concept yet. Seira then tells her that she wants Ki to think about her own idol career also, then brings up Magical Toy's designer. She then suggests they go to find him and get hera Constellation Dress, thn Ki will go on to become the Brain Thunder girl. Ki agrees, but claims to just need a few more minutes because she is sure she'll come up with an idea soon...

About four drinks later, Ki still hasn't. Eventually Seira forces her out of the lab and outside to locate the designer in question. When Seira claims Ki wouldn't need her computer, Ki feels that without it she wouldn't calm down. Suddenly she gets an idea and sits down to do work on it, though Seira tries to convince her that they need to keep searching.

Ki begins to show Seira ideas she has for Seira's new commercial and while she likes them, she is getting impatient with Ki and tells her that she is no longer allowed to think about her until after her audition. She then makes Ki promise and storms off. As Ki laments this, Mizuki happens to be watching...

Later on, as the sun begins to set Ki attempts to get in some exercise, but she finds herself still hung up on Seira. It's then Mizuki approaches to speak to her. She mentions how talented Ki is to be able to bring in so much skill, but Ki claims that it's because she loves Seira.

This makes Mizuki happy and she explains that the reason everyone wants Ki to do this audition is because they know she can shine for herself, instead of just making others shine. If Ki is able to do that for herself, it would also make Seira really happy too, because she cares about Ki.

Later that evening when Ki returns to her lab she sees that Seira has left her a note with a drink. Ki is relieved to find that Seira doesn't hate her now, but that she's cheering her on. Which makes her decide that she has to focus better.

The next day Ki is out in Old Japan, where the designer of Magical Toy was said to be located. Ki finds a shop he stopped at and speaks to the woman inside, who informs her she just missed him. Ki then runs to the next stop he was seen at, but when she gets there he isn't there either, which makes her worry that she's going to miss him. So Ki sits down and makes a comment on her KiraKiratter page for help.

Aoi happens to get this message and they wonder why that would be until Ran points out that it's probably a new dress. They think about the audition again and they leave to help her!

Outside where she's practicing, Seira is interrupted by Sora, who brings up Ki's Kirakiratter message. Seira looks and Aoi happens to have just gotten a message he posted about the lunch he's having. However, they can't recognize the location and Aoi sends a message asking for anyone to identify that location.

Someone identifies it as a soba place that appeared in a magazine recently, while someone else points out it's the soba place near the TKY TV station. Now that they have a lead, Ichigo suggests they go to check it out and rush right in, just to see Ki leave. She is surprised to see that they came to help her, but this touches her deeply. She informs thm that she missed him again and Ran point out that if he chose this place for lunch, then he probably has work to do at the TV station, so they plot a way to get inside.

Suddenly a yellow vehicle approaches with the Magical Toy logo on it. It takes off and the four give chase, hoping to catch it at red light. Upon doing so though, Ki suddenly cramps and they are forced to quit running. Before vehicle gets away though, Seira appears and chases it down!

Once it comes to a stop, Seira apologizes for bothering them and she explains Ki's situation and how much she loves Magical Toy. The designer himself steps out to thank her, happy that someone loves it so much. Seira is then asked why she chased them and before she can explain, Ki appears with the others and she takes over to explain what happened. She asks him for the Magical Toy Constellation cards and he hands them over as Ki promises to work as hard as she can. From over working herself Ki then proceeds to pass out...

She awakens sometime later to find the others waiting for her. She is happy to see the cards are still there and is complimented by the others. They also mention how happy the designer was to see how much of a friend Ki is, and he wishes for her to use this coord in order to spread happiness throughout the world.

Come time for the audition, an announcer is speaking to the audience as Seira sees Ki off for the stage. Ki goes back and changes, appearing on stage where she performs too "Magical Time".

After the performance, Mizuki and Tiara are outside talking. Mizuki explains that she has lived her life being supported by so many people as it is, now she wants to spend the rest of it supporting other people. She then takes off as the episode ends...