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Romance..was something new for Uta Sakura.

She’d seen it a lot in stories she’d read. The charming attractive knight swept the princess off her feet as they lived happily together. It was a classical love story.

She’d seen it a lot with her mother and father. A loving kind couple who cared about one another and showed Uta how a relationship should be done.

She’d even seen it briefly at school with her classmate and her own crush on another classmate. Even if that one ended in a sad way despite the hopeful future for the girl.

So imagine her surprise when after a touching reunion of a dear friend, Uta and Puririn would..well now be dating.

It was such a rush to Uta..her and Puririn had finally come back together after Puririn was turned into a Kurayaminda by Team Chokkiri.

And what’s better than that, but the girl learning that her singing to Puririn had awoken her memories of Uta. The dear things she lost in order to gain the power to become Cure Zakyoon.

And now it was restored..and then some.

Since, Uta soon would tell Puririn something she felt for a bit but couldn't quite piece it together. A feeling she held for her unlike any she ever met. A feeling of love.

“Pururin..I..I love you.” Uta says as she holds the tiny fairy hands of her friend as her friend looks at her happily. “I love you too, Uta! I love everyone here, Puri!” Puririn says as Uta smiles.

Pururin was..rather innocent to these kinda things. It only made sense she didn’t get it at first. But thankfully, she had help in the form of her two friends.

And Uta’s own explanation using her mother and father as inspiration.

This helped her to see what Uta meant as Puririn happily turned into a form resembling Cure Zukyoon but now..less flashy and more normal.

Something akin to a regular seemingly late junior high to early high school girl. Yet someone whose mature appearance broke as she held Uta’s hands.

“Uta..I love you too! I really do! You mean the world to me. You as yourself and Cure Idol are my inspirations! I am glad you feel the same!” She says as Uta blushes heavily as the very pretty girl hugs her happily. Before Uta melts into the warm embrace as her friends cheer. It was truly magical. Her and Pururin together..hopefully forever.

And to mark the occasion, the very next day, a weekend, Uta and Pururin, under her new alias of Purine, went out together.

Mostly for Pururin to try out her new human form, but also so that the two could have a nice date. One at a local cafe Uta wanted Pururin to come to but never could since she was a fairy.

And as they took their seats, she marveled at Pururin’s human form a bit. She was so..different. Short white almost light green colored hair that shone just as bright as her cure form.

Gorgeous reddish orange colored eyes decorated by a decent amount of makeup, seemingly on her form regardless.

And dressed in a cute but simple white dress with a cooker around her neck similar to her normally only now colored once more it’s bright pink and white instead of that awful grayish black color she had without her memories.

Yet soon Uta shook off that though as she soon laughed. Mostly due to the girl in front of her, someone so prim and proper looking, one who excluded maturity, now was salivating seeing the menu in front of her as her eyes grew wider in sheer delight.

Seeing this Uta giggled to herself. Pururin..never changed, even in this form. She was always such a charming, happy friend for Uta.

Since they first met, Uta held her in high regard, as not just a friend, but someone she treasured. Someone who loved her singing and had convinced her that it could make someone feel Kirakirlala.

A feeling she never knew she could give as strongly through song but now cherished and wished to flourish with as an idol pretty cure. And Pururin..was her first fan.

Yet even more so, she was someone Uta loved being around. They were so alike in many ways, enjoying food, naps, and helping others. But above all else, the two loved the feeling of making others happy. Especially now with their music as Idol Pretty Cures.

Ugh..Uta thought as her mind raced with a fluttering of emotions. Pururin’s song as Cure Zukyoon! It was so melodious and charming, it felt so glorious to hear and her duet ability with Cure Kiss was unrivaled.

No wonder she fell for Zukyoon, yet now she knows it was never simple fan appreciation. Kokoro felt that way for Uta and Nana as well as briefly Zukyoon and Kiss before knowing who they were.

But Uta..she loved Zukyoon and Pururin so much deeper than a fan or friend. She loved them..and wanted to be with them..it’s why learning Pururin forgot her..it hurt her so much.

It was scary when she heard Pururin question who she was. The lack of a joking tone and Pururin’s straight forward expression of confusion sent chills down the girl’s spine.

Her friend..her..at the time as of yet unknown crush, forgot her. It broke her heart..yet Uta did what Uta always did. Chipper, never failing in her belief they could bring back those memories.

Trying to track them down, getting confirmation from Tanaka about how it happened, and soon trying everything in her power to make her dear friend remember.

It was all so much for the girl to bear but she was confident and stubborn to the end. That was..until she couldn’t be anymore.

Hearing Pururin somewhat acting normal by cheering for her during a fight as Cure Idol. It delighted her more than she would ever know. It was the spark of hope she needed!

Yet..even a spark..can only do so much with crushing reality coming into grips with the girl. It was as Meroron said, getting her memories back wasn’t possible.

And Uta getting sick for a simple stick, just so she’d be able to hope for Pururin to remember her..it was just so painful. Especially, when in her room..she watched that video Pururin made before leaving.

What was at that time, the last time the Pururin she truly knew spoke to her. With that same loving tone, familiarity etched into its very core.

And she broke after hearing it. She weeped..not caring who’d hear. Not her sister, mother, father, or the whole world. She finally let it all out..the sad feelings she kept hidden. The sadness that her idol smile hid. Yet after she got a very good lesson from her father the next morning.

To start over again..that’s what she needed to do! She couldn't get back what was lost. And that hurt..that made her suffer internally but externally she could move on.

Try to regain that bound in a new way! And that hope, reignited the spark that kept her going. The same that soon allowed her to sing with Pururin and finally come to terms with her feelings.

And now..the two could be happy..at least she hoped..and..

“Uta?” She heard as she felt a soft hand, warm to the touch, touch her own as she looked to see Pururin in her human form giving a concerned look. “Are you okay?” She questioned as suddenly Uta once more let those sad thoughts go.

She would be happy with Pururin for a long time to come after all. She wasn’t gonna lose her again. And now as Pretty Cures, they could be even closer together. Especially as girlfriends.

So to lighten the mood she laughed. “Sorry, Puren San. I was just..thinking about how much I loved your expression looking at the menu.” She says with a smile as Pururin nods.

“Oh okay. Sorry for looking weird, I just can’t help myself. They look all so good.” She says as Uta laughs and smiles. “Well pick one of them out and order them. This date is my treat afterall.” She says as Pururin’s eyes widened as she jumped from her seat.

“AWW UTA, YOU’RE THE BEST! HOW CAN I MAKE IT UP TO YOU?” She says hugging Uta as the poor girl was nearly suffocated by the taller girl's hug. Yet like before she melted into it with happiness and joy.

“Just this hug is enough payment." She says as soon Pururin gasped and broke the hug. “I know!” She says as she reaches into her newly bought purse, as she shows off her familiar selfie stick.

“Let’s take a photo! To make a memory for our first date!” She says as Uta smiles.

“Yeah let’s do that!” She says happily matching her girlfriends energy as Uta and Pururin soon stand together as they take the shot. Their adorable smiles almost bounced off the photo as the two looked into each other's eyes and laughed. Happy to be in one another's presence.

Meanwhile, a few tables away a slightly hidden duo look on with smiles on their faces. “Seems like Uta Senpai and Pururin are having fun.” Kokoro says as Nana nods.

“Seems like it. I just hope she’s still asleep when we get home.” Nana says as the two see a small pink and black colored fairy creature as it snores with crossed out eyes. “You really did a number on her, Nana Senpai.” Kokoro says a bit unsure how to feel as Nana smiles.

“I did it so she didn’t ruin their date..but I hope she can realize in the future they are together and she can’t break them up.” She says as Kokoro nods. “I’m sure that Meroron will soon enough. I mean how can you not be happy for them when they look so happy together." Kokoro says as the two turn to see Uta and Pururin both engaged in their own bliss as they ate a couples strawberry vanilla sundae together.

As they looked longingly into each other's eyes as a newfound memory is once more logged into their minds together. One they shall not forget any time soon, hopefully.

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Meroron..was lonely. Granted, she’d been lonely a lot in her life. Her..fairy friends never really talked to her, and really never seemed to care due to her differences from them as a fairy who knew of darkness.

But that changed the day she met Pururin. The little whitish green fairy with a charming optimistically happy view on life. Someone, who dug her out of the shadows and into the light. To play, have fun, and feel love for the first time ever.

Love huh? She thought even now such a concept was perplexing. How could one feel such emotion toward anyone? That was how she felt before meeting her dear sissy. A dear sister who showered her with love and kindness.

A sister who had eyes on her and her needs, and someone that she’d do the same for. They were the perfect duo really. So when her sister left her to go to another world in search of the idol, pretty cures, legendary warriors who could save her home, she was proud of her for being so brave and strong yet she soon grew lonely once more without her.

As such she decided to follow Pururin. And to her shock she soon did, but with three new people around her sister. The Idol Pretty Cures. Such a meeting should be perfect, seeing as these legendary warriors could bring back her dead world to life.

Restore their homeland so that she and her sissy could keep going through their lives together. But of course such a thing wasn’t simple as these three were young girls.

Goofy, childish and naive to darkness like those in her world. Yet one, especially named Uta Sakura, or Cure Idol, did something even worse than ruin her image of these legendary heroes. She..stole Pururin from her.

She had in her time in this world, befriended and now took over the role of the one Pururin cherished. Sure her sister still showed joy to reunite with her, and wanted her to bask in the joys of this world.

But she..never looked at her the same as she now did with Uta. She seemingly has sirened her friend to her side.

And she was so enraptured by her it made her furious. How dare this stupid human get in between her and her sister! She had her own friends in the form of the other Precure, hell she had her own sister to get attention from. But no she had to take what was hers.

Stealing her sun from her as she once more sulked in darkness, trying to put up an act of “friendship” around the girls. If only to stay in her sister's life..yet soon an opportunity was presented. One she couldn’t believe how lucky she was.

When the Precure were at their lowest her sister willingly gave up her own memories of them in exchange for the power to fight by becoming a Pretty Cure.

At the time..she was unsure what she should give up in exchange for her side of the power. Yet she soon knew in her heart what she was to give up. Her future..with Pururin..since that had already been taken.

Yet as selfish as it was..Meroron delighted in the outcome of this. Her sister for the first time ever was lacking her memories toward Uta. And it delighted her, because now they could work together. They could be the heroes for their world, bringing out a beauty harmony that she felt eclipsed the idols.

With power to spare, and matured forms that looked far more worthy of the title Legendary Warriors than the three children formerly holding the identity.

And in her own way as Cure Kiss, she continued to work with her sister for the wish she had. To have Cure Idol be protected.

And while it hurt that her sister still loved her even now..Uta was left alone now. Or at least without her sister's love and dedication. Which as dark as it was to see, brought such joy to the fairy.

After all, now she knew how she’d felt. It was only fair after all, right? Right? No..even if deep down..she knew it was wrong. Selfishly keeping her sissy from Uta, causing her to spiral into depression she once felt herself in..but she had to.

It’s the only way things could be how they used to be! At least that’s how she justified it, and besides, there was no way to reverse this situation. Her sister's memories of Uta were gone. It sucked..but that’s how life goes.

Or so she thought, as unfortunately or fortunately depending on who looks at it, her memories returned. After the horror of her sister being turned into the one of the very monsters they fought, as well as her being crystallized, Uta did the impossible.

She saved her sister through her singing. And through it not only freed her from being turned into that monster, but she regained the memories she lost in exchange for her power.

And as the two happily embraced, a flame of hatred changed..it was colder..less passionate and more dwindled. Dwindled into a feeling of hopeless despair..and yet also..resentment.

Resentment..at wanting to be friends with Uta and the others. As much as she tried to justify it..her friend act was no act. She deeply cared for Kokoro, Nana, and yes even Uta. They protected her. They accepted her as a Pretty Cure. They allowed her briefly to live with them.

This kindness was impossible to ignore yet inside she couldn’t accept it..she didn’t want to fully accept it. She wanted to keep Pururin to herself. To be her sister..to be her friend. She didn’t want her life to change..to accept that she cared for these humans. Especially Uta.

But such feelings soon bore a change in the young fairy..a change that sparked hope instead of despair. Her future with them..became clearer than ever even as her wish came back to bite her. Even as she was locked inside the lock she used to get this power.

Even as she was confronted by her darkness..she fought back. She finally allowed herself to be honest. She wanted to be friends with Nana, Kokoro, Pururin, Tanaka, and yes..even Uta.

She was with them..they were a team not just her and her sissy, and this allowed her to break free and become the team member she wanted to be..the friend she wished to be!

And she was now. She lived with Uta and her sissy. She laughed, joked, cried, and even cheered the others on. She fought with them as fellow legendary warriors, trying to bring back her world, and in the process prevent such a fate from befalling this beautiful world! She should be content in this..right?

In a way she was..but something still felt wrong inside. A feeling of jealousy but different than before. During her arc of redemption from the selfish sissy hogging person she became after the wish, she saw something that baffled her.

Uta and Pururin weren’t just friends. Not just like her as sisters together. No they were something more..they were lovers. After getting her memories back, Uta confessed..and her sissy after learning what Uta’s confession meant, confessed back. From then on the two were a happy couple.

Going out on dates. Making food together. Even working well in fights despite her and Pururin being the real duo of the group.

And now going to school together in which their love could be wide open for all to see. Sure some were shocked by the second year Uta dating the third year Pururin or Purine, as she came to be called, but most accepted after seeing their bright personalities shining together.

A shine..that made Meroron sure of one thing. Her sister and Uta were meant to be. No force alive could take them from each other. Their radiant personalities, their singing voices, their love for all things in these worlds. They were a perfect match. Kiss and Zukyoon balanced each other..but Zukyoon and Idol, they were two pees in a pod.

And she wished..to have that kinda love in her life.

Not with Pururin of course! After all, they were friends and sisters. They loved each other completely plotonically, in spite of the constant jokes of their group’s two other fairy allies.

But..that didn’t mean Meroron didn’t want that kinda love. It was something she became fascinated by seeing her sister and Uta in action together. The warm smiles. The affectionate hand holding. The words of encouragement and affirmation. It was something she desired..yet was impossible.

After all..how could she find anyone now given the situation befalling their world. She and Pururin were the only survivors from their world’s destruction. Everyone else she knew was sealed away into crystals. So she couldn't possibly find a mate who was one of her own.

And as for humans..they held their own issues. Many especially in school she felt such immaturity and rudeness from. Sure they masked it well given their adoration for her and her sister, but she was smart enough to see past it.

All their love to her was hallowed, a hallowed feeling of newness and awe at their beautiful forms. And such a form was another worry for her.

As much as she embraced this human body, this identity as Meron Tanaka, it was false. Or at least it wasn’t her true form. And if anyone who could offer her the warmth she dreamed did appear at school, such warmth would fade when they learned they would be in a relationship with a creature of another world.

After all, how could a fairy ever date a normal person in this world? Uta was the exception because she was a Pretty Cure..but others..no it would never work.

They see her as plushy, as a cute doll, as a pet, before seeing her as true equal. An equal, that she learned through watching her sister and Uta, that was truly her desire.

Someone to be there to share the love in her heart and give her their own. Someone to stand with her in the happy times, the sad times, and even the uncertain times and give her the strength to keep going. And such a thing should be impossible right?

No..like before Meroron knew deep down she was wrong. There was one. A single person..a single girl in her life, one who gave her that loving warmth and could stand by her as an equal.

One who adored her true self, the purple black colored fairy who understood darkness, as much as the mysterious black hair girl with elegance and grace.

Someone who was similar to Uta, who was a Pretty Cure. A Pretty Cure who meant so much to the fairy. The one who helped her finally accept her desire to be friends with the group.

Not Uta. Not Kokoro. Not Pururin. No..it was none other than their team's resident shield and kindhearted pianist, Nana Aokaze, Cure Wink.

The Blue Idol of the group was always the one of the three who bothered Meroron the least. Kokoro was too hyper and fangirly for her taste, especially, given she never gave such reactions to her sissy who deserved all the astonishment and praise. And Uta was..yeah. But Nana..she was softer spoken, kind, and didn’t get in her way.

But as she learned more about her she started to admire her. Not just for her refined taste in foods, descriptions, and stories but also her compassion. While she would never have given a member of the group who destroyed her world the time of day, Nana was different.

She helped out one of their foes and made them see reason, change, and now become an ally. Even granting her yet another of her race that existed in her life again. In her own way aiding in Meroron’s dream to not be alone.

But..the true moment she found herself growing fond of the blue cure was during her darkest hour. When the part of her who wanted to be friends with the others and the part of her who wanted to only be with Pururin, caused turmoil in her heart, Nana was there for her.

Not just finding her in the library she would use as a comfort place to read, but soon in talking to her. And relating to her. Never in her wildest dreams did she believe she would find someone who understood her loneliness, but Nana did. She too was a once lonely child unable to understand those around her.

Yet unlike Meroron, she found the courage to escape that. Not just by making one dear friend as she had, but multiple. All with the confidence she gained through Uta. A spark she gained that allowed her to confidently make friends and be her best self.

Meroron..was envious clearly but also inspired seeing Nana’s courage and growth. She wished to be like her! But could she? At the time she wasn’t sure, and her getting trapped inside the lock and key that granted her and Pururin their powers, didn’t help.

But after this and a battle with her inner darkness..she found her answer. She could! She could be friends with Uta and the others! She could be an Idol Pretty Cure along with them! And it happened all due to Nana’s kindness and the courage she shared with Meroron.

And it was this event that led to her realizing something. She felt for Nana differently from anyone else in her life. She wasn’t just a friend like Kokoro and even Uta. She wasn’t a sister like Pururin. She was something more..something pure..something lovely..something more. She was someone she loved romantically, and wished to be with.

For her Nana was everything a partner should be. She was kind. She was intelligent. She was refined. She was gorgeous. And she was courageous. All the things the little fairy felt she was. Together they’d be a matching pair! Just like Uta and Pururin!

But..there was one thing with them that she never could match. One truth. Nana was courageous..while Meroron was cowardly. She ran from Uta and the others when the concept of their friendship was being established.

She ran off when she saw how her sister wished to be with Uta and the others more than her. That’s all she did..that’s all she would do. She would never be confident enough to be her equal even as Cure Kiss. Much less as herself, and even more so much less than she was in making a confession.

So here she was..lonely. Lonely internally as she physically was with her friends. With the other Pretty Cures during lunch. As she watched them with a pensive but soon smile on her face as she watched the events going on around her.

“Ahh so good! Can I have another, Uta” Pururin or Purine said with stars in her eyes as she was fed an octopus winner by Uta. “Of course!” She says happily as she fed her girlfriend another she ate happily before she smiled. “Now that my hands are long like yours, let me do the same!” Purine said happily as she took the chopsticks and soon picked up another as she fed it to Uta.

Who looked surprised before a delighted expression etched itself on her face. “Ahh your right it’s so good! Thank you Pruine! You made me Kirakiralala!” Uta says as Purine nods. “You always make me Kirakiralala, Uta!” Purine says as she and her girlfriend happily bask in each other’s loving smiles.

Meanwhile, the others around all smiled, particularly Kokoro. “They are so adorable. I am so happy for Uta Senpai and Purine Senpai! Though maybe they shouldn’t be so loud.” Kokoro says, looking around as Nana nods. “Agreed. Though, I think we’ll be fine. Your fans don’t know about our special hangout spot, thankfully.” She says looking at Meroron or Meron as she looks and nods.

“Yes..thankfully. I am not sure Uta would survive their wrath.” Meron says as she internally laughs thinking of how ravenous and astonished their fellow students were by anything they did. If they knew of Uta and Purine’s relationship, Uta would get hounded and maybe even harassed.

Especially those who confessed to Purine with love letters already, which she turned down saying she wasn’t on the market. And more so due to Uta’s lie of the two being her third cousins. After all, what kinda reaction would they have if they thought she was dating her older cousin.

Yet thinking of this caused her to look down as Kokoro smirked. “It would probably be a dream come true for you, huh?” She joked as Meron blushed. “I..would not say that. I don’t..” She says as Nana speaks up.

“Kokoro San, don’t say that. Meron San doesn’t feel that way anymore for Uta. Right?” She questions as Meroron felt a blush echo on her face.

“I..yes..that’s true. I wouldn’t want harm to come to Uta. After all, she's my friend.” Meron says as Nana smiles. “That’s great to hear.” She says with a soft smile as Meron felt it once more.

The beating in her heart. The feeling that only Pururin could previously do, but now Nana did as and, as much as she hated to say, did more than her sissy. Such as with that and her red face, she had to stand up and walk away.

“Yes truly. I am going to fill up my water. I shall be back in a few minutes.” She says before rushing off at a decent pace. So much so she cleared the space between their spot and the water fountain and took a big amount of it and splashed her face with it.

And as the refreshing water helped to alleviate her blush, she placed a hand on her chest. “Why can’t I..why must I be so flustered around Nana. Nothing will happen..I shouldn't allow myself to think it could.” Meroron says in a drooning tone she would use to recite rules she heard thousands of times in her world by elders.

Yet..she knew she was lying in her tone. She truly did wanna be with Nana..she wanted what her sister and Uta had, she was just too cowardly to do it. If only she had a fraction of the courage that Nana had..if only she wasn’t..

“Meron San..” She hears as her senses return to her as she turns to be met by Nana with a frown of worry on her face. Though it looked off..blurry even. But why? Oh..she thought as she reached a hand to her eyes and brushed water away. She was crying..she was crying from her self loathing..and in front of Nana. She cursed she had to see her in a moment like this. Why had fate been so cruel to her?

“You're crying.” She says as Meron frowns. “I..I am fine..sorry.” She says as she tries to rush past her. Away from this two person conversation. Back to the safety of her sister and the others. Where her feelings could be easier to mask. However, as she did a soft touch grazed her hand as she paused.

Paused and turned to see Nana there with a soft smile. “Don’t be afraid. I just wanna help. Here..” She says as with her other hand she hands her a handkerchief. “Dry your tears..then we can talk okay?” She questions as Meron wants to deny it. But like all the other times with her..she can’t deny her.

And so soon she sat near a bench by the water fountains. As she did Nana was next to her as she used the handkerchief well to dry her tears. All the while the blush from earlier diminished but the thumping in her heart didn’t.

“Thank you..for the handkerchief.” She says as she hands it back to Nana as she pushes it back to her. “Of course. But keep it. It’s yours now. So you can use it if you get sad again.” She says as Meron blushes. A gift. Her first gift from Nana. In such a tender moment too.

Her heart beat skyrocketed faster than before she hid the blush behind the cloth as she dabbed her face with. “Right..thank you, Nana San.” She says as Nana smiles. “Of course.” She says before looking at her.

“Now then..do you mind telling me why you were crying? Was it something I said?” She questioned as Meron blushed. “NO!” She says as Nana flinches a bit by the loud noise she made as she looked startled as the black haired beauty sighs.

“It’s..not you, Nana San. It’s me.” She says as she looks down as Nana frowns. “What about you?” She questions. “I..I’m a coward.” She says as Nana frowns. “A coward?” She questioned. “Yes! I am..a foolish coward..nothing like you four.” She adds to the end to hide her feelings as Nana looks at her with concern before frowning.

“You're not a coward.” She hears as she looks up shocked as Nana looks her in the eyes. “You are very courageous, Meron San.” She says as Meron feels her heart beat increase..yet also a blush appears as anger filters into her voice. “I..how could you say that. What about me is..” She starts before Nana smiles, stopping her words with the serene beauty of her crush.

Which allows Nana to speak. “You're courageous because you traveled to this world seeking your precious sister, and didn’t stop even though you were alone.” She starts as Meron’s mind flashes to that time before she met her and the others. “You became a Pretty Cure in spite of knowing you’d have to give up something precious to you in order to save us and protect our world from becoming like your own.” She says as she flashes to her time with Pururin making her choice to become a Pretty Cure.

“And..when your precious future was almost taken as you were surrounded by darkness, you fought back. You didn’t give in, you freed yourself, and you saved all of us by working together with us with that new power we unlocked.” She says as her darkest hour before the light inside her..the true feelings she tried to hide broke though, and won out. But as she thought of this she shook her head.

“No..I only did that because of you all.” She says softly as Nana places a hand on her hand. “Things you can’t find on your own, you can find them together.” She says as a memory sparks in Meroron as she finds herself back there in the library with Nana as she says those words to her as she smiles.

“So take a step forward.” She says as Nana nods. “Exactly. I am glad you remember. Just always remember that when you're feeling this way, know you are courageous, more so than you give yourself credit for.” She says as Meron finally feels her heart beat reach a climax. A climax that, like when she performed with her sister, she couldn’t contain.

“Your..right..Nana San.” She says as Nana smiles. “I am glad to hear that.” She says with a smile as Meron soon closes her eyes, smiles and then looks to Nana as she gathers it. What she thought she never had. What she lacked compared to the others. She found her courage and now it was time to finally admit to it.

“Nana San..I think you should know why I was crying.” She says as Nana looks intrigued. “Okay..I am listening.” She says kindly as Meron smiles.

“The truth is..it’s because of my feelings. The truth is..I love..I love you Nana San. I love you more than a friend. More than a sister. I love you..romantically.” She says as Nana looks shocked. “Meron San..” She says as Meron smiles.

“It’s the truth..and I was too cowardly to say it, so I hid it. I ran and tried to hide my feelings..but thanks to you I found that courage.” She says as Nana looks to her and soon smiles. “Oh Meroron..no Meron San..I feel the same.” She says as Meron looks to her as her serene smile soon turns to one of absolute delight. “Truly?” She questions as Nana nods.

“Yes..I have for a while. At first..it started from thinking you were adorable as Meroron. You were so cute..yet also an intelligent and poetic soul I felt kinship with. As well as well mannered for the most part.” She says as Meron blushes at that last part as Nana continues.

“But then..when we had our heart to heart in the library my feelings grew deeper. I saw myself in you..and helping you grow made me happy. I felt so proud of you..but it also inspired me to keep trying to be courageous. To keep being like Uta and the others.” Nana says as she blushes.

“And..I wouldn’t say it’s the only reason to confess now..but your..form as Cure Kiss, and as Meron..are beautiful. Refined and elegant like the roses that scattered around you when you first. A form to truly represent the beautiful, intelligent, and kind person you truly are.” She says as Meron blushes more as she smiles.

“I..I can’t believe it..this is such a glorious thing to hear. Comparing me to roses..I never thought of myself as such..but if the one who I love, who is as beautiful as an angel in the sky above, says so then I accept.” She says as Nana smiles.

“And I accept such a compliment as well.” She says as the two just stare at each other happily as Meron blushes. “I..shall we go back to the others. And tell them about our new situation?” She questions as Nana smiles.

“Of course..” She says as Meron nods. “Right..we shall do so courageously, together.” She says as she mimics Nana’s wink as Cure Wink as the blunette smiles.

“Of course, my dear.” She says as she winks back as the two start to walk. Though as they do..Meron once more blushes. Something she feels she might do more often now that she had confessed and had what she dreamed of. Now more than ever she knew she was not alone. Not with Uta, Kokoro, Pururin, and especially Nanan side by side with her.

Because with them, she would never be lonely again for the foreseeable future.

Chapter Text

She didn’t think she’d be back here anytime soon.

That’s what Uta thought as she once more entered the Hanamichiland Amusement Park for the second time in under two weeks.

“Uta! Common!” She heard a hand grab her own as she was whisked beyond the ticket machine as a white haired girl pulled her with feverious energy before the two stopped at the center of the park. Rides coated the park from the simplest kiddy ones like bumper cars and motorcycle racers, to elegant looking carousels, and even giant roller coasters spanning 100 times Uta’s height.

Yet as she observed this, she soon stared at the girl with her, the white haired beauty known as Purine Tanaka.

One of the two newest students to their school, and two of the most popular girls in the school now. Although, to Uta she knew her for quite sometime as someone different. None other than her Pretty Cure fairy partner and fellow Pretty Cure, Pururin.

Her best friend, who recently after having a tearful reunion once their memories were restored, became her girlfriend as well. A girlfriend, who was thankfully not angry about her amusement park “date” with the legendary idol, Kaito Hibiki, but was still hell bent on having such fun with Uta. And fortunately for her such a thing would come up for her and her team. “WHAT!” The girls had yelled in the idol house, the night their manager and fellow fairy partner, Tanaka had some great news for them as he adjusted his glasses.

“Yes..it is rather great news on our end. The amusement park has scene fit to hold a special meet and greet event for Idol Pretty Cure. As a way to boost your brand as well as help the park to get more people to come by as the year draws to a conclusion.” He says as Pururin in her Purine form gives Uta a great big hug in pure joy.

“YAY! We get to go to the park together now!” She says as the girls calmest member gives a slight smile though speaks up.

“Now Pururin, it’s not gonna be for fun and games. This is an event we must work with the park on. It’s likely we won’t have time to go off together for anything." Nana says trying to kindly let down the fairy without breaking her heart.

Though the painned expression she has certainly doesn't come across as not heart broken, as she looks like a girl whose mother told her she can’t keep a stray dog she found near her house. But like a father unwilling to leave his daughter saddened, Tanaka comes in with something for them.

“Actually, the event won’t be held for another week, however, they did wish for me to give you girls these.” He says as from his pocket he produced five glorious tickets that Pururuin sparkled at. “They wished for you in your regular identities to explore the park so that you can answer questions about your favorite rides, food, and what not during the event’s QNA.” He says as Pururin explodes with joy. “Yay! Isn’t that great Uta?” She says hugging her girlfriend as Uta blushes a bit.

Even now she does, as her memories fade and she’s met by Purine looking around joyfully like a kid in a candy store. Sure she was happy to be here! Especially around her girlfriend, since Kaito to her gave off more of a brotherly energy on their trip to the park, but now it was a bit awkward for her.

After all, she and Purine hadn’t really been a couple in public before, and given her lie to several of her classmates, dating in public might look awkward. Still the look of sheer joy on her girlfriend's face made Uta stomach it for now. She was gonna have fun today..she just knew it!

“So Uta, what should we do first?!” Purine questions as Uta smiles.

“Hmm..why don’t we ride something first. That way since we haven’t eaten anything it doesn’t come back up.” She jokes, though instead of being disgusted by the suggestion of such a thing, Purine nodded.

“Right..hey why not those!” She points as Uta follows her hands and freezes.

“Those are the tea cup rides that the Darkranda was made from right..Uta?” Purine questions as Uta gives a worried reaction as she gives a worried look.

“Oh no what’s wrong?” She questions as Uta laughs. “Well..um..after my experience with that one the Darkranda possessed, I feel like I understand my dad’s phobia now.” She says scratching her cheek as Purine nods.

“Oh right I guess that makes sense..hmm how about that big thing! That looks fun!” She says as Uta looks to see she now points to the roller coaster. At that Uta smiles.

“Sure, let's try that out!” She says confidently as Purine nods. Though as she puts on her seatbelt and harness, she starts to panic a bit.

“Umm..maybe this wasn’t such a good idea..” She says out loud as Purine smiles at her. “Aww common I bet this’ll be fun!” She says as Uta can’t help but smile back at her girlfriend's happiness.

“Yeah this’ll be good, this’ll be..” She says before the ride starts to go up and up and up and up until..they reach the tippy top as Uta stares down the long track below in fear.

“Scary..” She says in an almost whisper before she and Purine along with others are hurled down the tracks at record breaking speed all the while Uta’s face morphs into horror while Purine morphs into a joyful smile as she raises her hands above her.

“This is so Kirakirlala!” Purine says stealing Uta’s catchphrase as Uta herself tries not to scream away her vocal cords.

Menwhile, a certain couple looks up at the two as they rocket through the twists and turns. One in particular giggling.

“Oh dear..it seems Uta San isn’t too happy with that.” Nana says as the girl next to her is dressed in black and light pink with smiles.

“At least my sister is having fun.” She says smiling as she sees a brief shot of Purine’s joyful smile. Such a bright happy one always brings light to Meroron..even in her more worried moments.

You see, while the black hair beauty should be used to people by now given she was the other half of the new school sisters, Meron Tanaka or Meroron as she was really called, felt trepidation in such a big place.

One full of screaming children, parents, and people their own age. Loud and boisterous couldn’t even describe the sounds ringing in her ears.

Fortunately, a light tap on her hand caused her to ignore that as she smiled at the blue-haired girl in front of her, Nana Aokaze, as she gave a soft smile.

“Well I am having fun with you so far as well, Meron.” She says as Meroron’s heart felt like it hit overtime in a marathon.

Just hearing Nana not only use her beautiful human name but without an honorific was astounding to her. She felt so blessed to be someone she’d break from politeness to call by just her name.

Having her as a girlfriend was life changing for the purple and black bunny, as such she soon smiled and like she’d do with Puruin, she cut out distractions and focused on her current target of affections.

As she did though she looked beyond her and smiled. “Oh my what is that ride?” She questions as Nana turns to see the carousel in pristine glory a few attractions in front of them. Seeing this she smiled.

“That is the carousel, Meron. It’s a ride for those wishing to not be thrown around or rocketed around, and instead to just take a nice ride on the variety of vehicles it has.” She says as Meron looks on in joy.

“Oh my..could we maybe go to ride that..Nana?” She questioned a bit shyly as Nana nodded. “Sure thing, Meron.” She says as the two hand in hand walk to the contraption as Meron can’t help but let her eyes marvel at the artistry.

The pristine white marble that it was made from, the articulate vehicles form a carriage looking out of cinderella, to gallant looking mythological steeds from a seahorse to a pegasus, and yet the one that caught her eye was a glorious white horse with a blue saddle. Her two favorite colors, the ones resembling those she held the most dear, and on such a beautifully decorated steed of marble.

It made her nearly tear up as she approached it. Yet she turned to see Nana looking around for her own ride.

“I have never rode this with someone else alone before. Usually I ride it with my mother and father, so I don’t know which to pick.” She says with a little giggle. Yet Meron smirked with the confidence she gets when around Nana as she takes her hand.

“Then come with me then and let us ride this steed together, my love.” Meron says as Nana pauses as she feels a blush take on her face. The confidence on Meron’s face, the compassionate declaration of love, it was all so much for her yet she nods to it.

“Yes..that would be lovely, my love.” She says playing along to the theme as the two sat together on the ride with Nana placing her arms around Meron’s stomach as she nestles her head onto her back as she feels herself in heavenly bliss, as does Meron as she blushes a bit but stays confident and graceful as the ride begins with the two loving every minute of it.

All the while as the two lovebird pairings of the Idol Pretty Cure team enjoy their dates, a certain girl looks on slightly annoyed as she nibbles at a piece of purple cotton candy.

“Thank you again for accompanying me around her, Kokoro San. It has been useful in getting the lay of the land for the upcoming event.” Tanaka says in a professional manner as he scribbles down notes in his book. All the while, Kokoro looks on longingly at the sights before her.

A freshly off the roller coaster Uta is being dragged by Purine toward the food court area for a hot dog and drinks after their adventurous ride together.

Yet Uta, despite looking dizzy, smiles joyfully at her girlfriend as she nods to the idea of food, especially to show off the tasty popcorn selection that the stands have to the intrigued white haired maiden who smiles in delight at the idea.
And of course, the graceful duo of Meron and Nana enjoying an ice cream together, vanilla for Meron and oddly banana flavored ice cream for Nana.

As the two enjoyed and even sampled one another's cones. Yet never allowed such a tasty treat to mess up their elegant appearances or the calm serenity of their date.

As she saw this Kokoro frowned. “I hope I can find someone like them someday..” Kokoro says longingly, as she wishes deeply to experience the bliss that Uta, Nana, Purine, and Meron get to have together.

But alas as the fifth member of Idol Pretty Cure, she is the odd one out without such things. And to quell that desire she decides to simply be happy for her friends, and hope someday cupid's arrow may just strike her as well.

Yet for now she’s fine with having her lovely cotton candy and enjoying the sight of her friends having fun together. “I am sure you will someday, Kokoro San.” Tanaka says as knowingly as he looks up from his notes with a kind smile before going back to them.

As he scribbles them down and looks happy at the progress he’s made, he soon turns the page to his next course of action. A local town nearby that he wishes to schedule the next event at due to its scenic location, decent population, and its wonderful collection of people and animals alike.

Yet for now the day concludes with all of his idols happy and amusing each other, something the man can stop at and appreciate as after all such things are what this park is made for.