Narrator
Last chapter, Yuu and Madoka went shopping together in hopes of repairing their torn relationship. There, Yuu finds out Madoka has Asperger's syndrome, a condition that limits her ability to socialise with others. Yuu used this chance to teach her socialising and the duo become friends. I hope Madoka and Yuu can build each other up into better people!
Story
The new school term had just started. When Reiko walked into class, everyone started applauding. "Wh-What's going on?" Reiko asked in confusion.
"Isn't it obvious?" Mai replied. "You posted a dance video on your dance channel. And we're all talking about how good it was!"
"The "Paint the Town" one?"
"Ding ding! I supposed you got that done after you finish all your orders for the day."
"Yes. Dance is my second hobby I do when I'm free. I usually do the choreography myself, with my four years of dance club experience, that is." The class broke into oohs and aahs.
Just then, Masaru walked into class to Reiko's lively conversation. One of their classmates look at him and said, "You and Reiko live next to each other. You must be responsible for the filming of Reiko's newest video."
"Haha yes I filmed it at the beach," Masaru admitted. "When it comes to the arts, performing, visual or literary, she's a Jack of all trades."
All of a sudden, a voice screamed from their classroom, "AM I IN THE RIGHT CLASS? IS THERE A HANADERA IN 1-3?"
Masaru immediately took Reiko's hand and raised it for her. The duo then looked outside to see someone Madoka's height and age, with her co-Ed friends looking at her in concern. "It's you!" Everyone chorused.
"Come out now!" The leader said, and Reiko walked outside.
Outside 1-3
"One of our members had a nasty fall yesterday from the stairs and she can't dance until Christmas!" The leader told her in worry. "We have an outdoor performance in two weeks. Can you sub in for her?"
"Um...did you realise I'm the owner of Happy Lucky Store?" Reiko asked, clearly skeptical. She knew the leader and her group were one of the most popular people in her school but she wasn't sure if this was how she was going to become popular.
All of a sudden, one of the members noticed her discomfort and told her, "Hey, if you can't think of an answer now, that's alright. We just need you to tell us what your decision is by tomorrow, after school. We are from the same class, by the way. 3-1, same as the student council president."
"And I'm Onpu Minamino, by the way. The leader and centre of co-Ed idol group M5RRY GO ROUND," Onpu announced.
1-3
"What did Onpu ask you to do?" One of her classmates asked her.
"Sub in for a member in a performance," Reiko replied with uncertainty. The class broke into chaos.
"Your popularity is really skyrocketing!"
"It's just one term, and everyone knows your name! Thank the Happy Lucky Store!"
"Hey Rei," Yuu advised. "If you don't want to do it, you don't have to."
"Thanks, but it's more of parental concerns," Reiko responded in worry. My mum has to take care of my sister and brother single-handedly so she may need an extra pair of hands, something I haven't been able to provide her."
"Maybe if you ask her for permission, she'll be able to see how to help you both fulfil your desires and be a help to your family," Masaru reassured.
"Thanks Masa-Kun! Thanks Yuyu!"
Hanadera residence
"It's a short term matter, so I won't mind you doing this," Reiko's mother said to her while they were cooking dinner.
"Really?" Reiko asked her mother in doubt.
"Yes. You're a good dancer and student, so I believe you can do one thing without letting it affect the other. And no worries, Sato (Reiko's older brother) is getting better day by day. So is Shizuku. It's easier to take care of them."
"Thank you, I'll do my best."
The next day
3-1
"You're willing to join? Awesome! Then let's meet today at the dance studio!" Onpu said in excitement.
"What's going on?" Madoka asked in confusion.
"Reiko just said yes being a sub for our show."
"For how long? Minamino-san, my friend Reiko is involved with me in another project. She can't do this thing forever enough though Hikawa-san is out of action for three months."
"We agreed with two weeks first."
"Ok, but nothing more. Rei, we may be friends but I'm more than willing to leave your side if you stay by theirs for more than two weeks."
"Haha. Don't think I'm dumb. I'm not going to repeat my mistakes."
Hence, for the next two weeks, Reiko was permitted to take a leave of absence from club. She stayed back after school to practice her set list, something that wasn't much of a problem for her. Half the time, the team was just refining their movements and gushing over her dance abilities. Even though she needed more support multitasking singing and dancing, by the end of the first week, she had gotten the hang of it.
Balancing the performance, Happy Lucky Store and her academics was no easy feat. But with the support of family and friends, she was able to make it through. Even the other Accepting Diversity Cures were willing to lend her a hand with making her orders!
Two weeks soon flew by, and it was time for the performance...
Narrator
The buildup seems really exciting! I hope Reiko and her new friends will have an exciting performance! I just hope no one comes to destroy the hard work everyone has put in though...
Story
"Make up your mind, Embrace! Are you an entrepreneur, artist or performer?" Ijime-O screamed before smirking. "Fret not, for there is only one way to know the answerâinvading her performance!"
(Cut to dressing room)
"And done!" Onpu said after gelling Reiko's hair. "How are you feeling after your idk how many-th performance?"
"Surprisingly calm, actually," Reiko replied.
"As expected of a four year dance club membie. May the force be with you."
"You too."
All of a sudden, urgent knocking could be heard on the door. When Reiko opened it, she realised it was her Accepting Diversity Cure Friends!
"Rei, we have to hurry. There's a monster in the corridor!" Masaru said in worry.
"On it, Masa-kun!" Reiko replied and she rushed out of the dressing room to perform. Everyone then got ready to transform.
Transformation
Locking the InfiniJewels into the InfiniMo, Masaru removed his glasses while Reiko took off her headband. Yuu sprung out from her wheelchair and slowly saw herself stand in the presence of gravity in the first time. She then looked up to the sky and the InfiniMo and InfiniJewel came to her hands. Tapping their shoulders next to one another, they chorused, "Precure, accept my difference!"
Waving her phone in the air, Yuu released it before curling up into a ball, gaining her green dress. She admired her feet as if taking in the fact she can walk again, before clasping her hands and closing her eyes. Masaru and Reiko then went back to each other and bumped each other's heads for their new hairstyle. The trio's InfiniMos went to the side of their outfit, their weapons were summoned and landed on their hands and the trio jumped down to pose.
Madoka swiped the brush across the makeup pad. She did her eyeshadow before opening her eyes and screamed, "Precure, make my difference!"
Throwing the makeup brush into the air, Madoka then threw her glasses away. In the process, she picked up some eyeshadow and placed it on her lips, before swiping the lipstick away. This formed her gloves.
Looking up, Madoka swiped her fingers across her shoulders, forming her crop top. She sent the magical power to her legs, forming her new skirt and heels. To top it off, Madoka curled herself into a ball and gained pigtails. Her makeup mirror was kept at the side before she joined her juniors in a pose.
"Embracing everyone for their true selves, I'm Cure Embrace!"
"Respecting others for their strengths, I'm Cure Respect!"
"Uniting love and peace once more, I'm Cure Harmony!"
"I'll accept you no matter what! I'm Cure Accepting!"
"Three plus one is more than four! That's what differences do! Go, Accepting Diversity Precure!"
Story
"Sabetsuta!" The sabetsuta echoed.
Reiko ran forward and did both a punch and kick concurrently. She then did a backflip which by then had become her signature move. Pulling her chain, she wrapped it around the Sabetsuta, leaving all her friends amazed. However, their amaze was replaced with shock when the Sabetsuta successfully broke from her chain.
Masaru then burnt the chain with his blue flames and dusted his hands. He got on his feet, dashing as fast as he can while preparing a punch. "Precure, Fiery Fist Firework Style!" He yelled. The sparks were only enough to burn part of the Sabetsuta.
"Alright!" Yuu screamed back. Yuu sprung up and spun her rod. Lightning sparks formed out of the rod. Yuu took a moment to absorb the moment before forcing herself to focus again.
"Precure, lightning attack!" She screamed. However, the lightning flickered and her attack failed.
Madoka punched the ground, causing the entire floor to turn a transparent purple. Getting up, she plunged into it again and formed her bow and arrow. All the more were the juniors in awe at this sight as they watched the arrow permanently freeze the monster.
"Masa-kun,'Rei, I swear you haven't been doing the final attack in ages. Would you like to try?" Madoka asked.
"We'd love to!" Masaru and Reiko chorused.
Attack
Inserting the Double Power Jewel into the InfiniBoard, Reiko and Masaru held their hands together and raised the other hand, screaming, "Dress up! Accept Me Spell!" The duo transformed into their Accepting Forms and stood together while posing, chorusing, "Accepting Forms!"
Holding the board, Reiko commanded, "InfiniBoard, lend us your power!"
"Power lent," the InfiniBoard echoed and in the air, two special wands sprouted out, landing in Reiko and Masaru's hands. They gazed at their wands in doubt at first but eventually looked at each other in determination and pressed the button to the wand anyway and stood back to back.
"Charging our differences up! Precure, Double Electrifying Zap!" The duo chorused. Pink and red lightning shot out from their respective wands and electrocuted Ijime-O and Sabetsuta concurrently.
Story
The ice lolly Jewel fell from the sky. Reiko kept in her pocket, promising herself to keep it after she got home. For some reason, only Reiko detransformed as she walked up to the stage.
"I'm sorry for waiting," Reiko said. "Let's go." Reiko and her friends walked up to the stage to deliver their performance."
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"Hello everyone! Who misses M5RRY GO ROUND?" Onpu asked in excitement. Everyone squealed.
"I'm honoured to see that everyone did! Today we're going to perform 5 songs, starting with..."
"A cover of Dynamite by BTS!" Everyone chorused.
Reiko and her friends sang calmly like they always did during practice. Madoka, Yuu and Masaru just launched their attacks backstage in their hopes of giving their close friend support and the group much needed publicity. The light sticks glew brightly that day, and Reiko could remember the moment she finished each song and everyone's applause then. She kept dancing until the very end...
Backstage
"We all did so well!" Everyone chorused, cheering and smiling.
"Do you think we could make it big like AKB48?" Onpu asked.
"You can," Reiko asked.
"Then...Reiko, can you join us in our mission as M5RRY GO ROUND...no, M6RRY GO ROUND after Christmas?"
"Huh?" Reiko and her friends chorused.
(1991 words)
To be continued