To look for the Prince of the Tambourine star-world...
the one with a twinkle in his eye...
Comet has come all the way to the distant world of Earth.
But even such a radiant person is not so easy to find.
One possible candidate for being the Prince is Imagawa Shun-kun.
But that's never been confirmed.
I wonder what Comet thinks about him?
Wha?! What's this?
What's with that surprised shout?
Did something strange happen again?
That player, Takai...
got into the big leagues!
Oh that? Asuka-san told me already.
Eh?!
Tsuyoshi knew too. She said he's off to play overseas.
Nene knew too. She said he's gonna hit lots of home runs!
I'm sure he'll do just that!
I don't think it's quite that easy...!
So only Papa didn't know. What's with that?
Papa's been left behind.
Papa's left behind.
So far behind~
What is it this time?
Probably something trivial.
Yes, this matter is pretty trivial.
Down in the gossip section...
there's a report on Imashun's secret past.
Th-This is huge news!
Imashun's past...!?
Shun-san's past?
What did they find?
I wanna step up. I wanna wake up.
I wanna make up. PERFECT!
Comet-san!
Yes!
I wanna come up. Just like so?
MIRACLE~ I just say "Étoile!"
Dash and click your heels— GO!
POWERFUL~ I just say "Étoile!"
Always being myself!
Every new morning, I get up early!
Take a deep breath and... let's get started!
I wanna step up. I wanna wake up.
I wanna make up. DIRECT!
I wanna stand up. I wanna go up.
I wanna come up. Won't I be fine?
MIRACLE~ I just say "Étoile!"
Whistle at full volume— GO!
POWERFUL~ I just say "Étoile!"
Always being myself!
Everyone's Prince
Please tell us!
Are you really related to Aiko Kimihara?
She's confirmed the report!
No comment... it doesn't matter!
So do you deny it?
She's such a famous designer...
so why did you never mention it?
I said it doesn't matter!
Shun-san...
Please wait!
Who's Aiko?
A famous designer?
Apparently.
She's based in Milan, Italy, where she does fashion design.
So... she's like Yui-san?
Well, she's more like Yui-san's boss, Hanamura-sensei.
Wow, what an amazing guy.
Aiko Kimihara's son, huh?
No wonder. He has his mother's talent.
And our Imashun has good looks on top!
Is that so?
Of course!
I don't know why he tried to hide this.
Maybe it led to hardship.
Hardship...?
Yes, that's enough.
Princess, it's disappointing... But...
This completely rules him out as being the Prince.
It is as you say.
But why do you think I'm disappointed?
Well, you spent a lot of effort on him...
Mook can tell, you know...
The Princess watched every one of his performances...
Even the ones I had videotaped.
I had to be sure. He had a strong twinkle, after all.
I had no choice.
This is all because Comet needs to hurry up and do her job!
I had to, I had no choice!
No choice! No choice!
Comet's time-wasting left me no choice!
Still, you didn't have to get his CDs and posters...
Guess all this stuff is just garbage now.
Garbage?!
We don't need it anymore.
R-Right. That's right. We don't need it.
Huh?
Have a nice day!
Princess? What's wrong?
I've never seen Shun-san like that.
It's none of our business!
Let's go hang out with Rabapyon!
Eat some of her jiggly cake and you'll cheer right up!
It's so yummy~
Ah... not again...
Sorry, Rababou... I'm not in the mood.
Eh? But why?
Because...
I said it doesn't matter!
Shun-san had a scary expression.
The twinkle in his eyes was as sharp as a knife.
He must have been troubled.
But Princess, this has nothing to do with us.
We already know he can't be the Prince.
Imashun's twinkle is a distraction.
That's so cold, Rababou!
But... but it's true!
Back when you were worrying about Keisuke...
You didn't have time to look for the real Prince at all!
The real Prince, huh...
Does that person even exist?
Here we go again...
Speed up, okay?
Let's at least talk to him.
There's so many twinkles!
Twinkles?
Everyone's hyped to hear Imashun sing.
I see!
So Shun-san's everyone's prince, eh?
Everyone's?
I'll get in from here...
You're really doing this?
Thank you.
Rababou, go play with Rabapyon now.
Yes! Oh hurrah—
Princess, don't ditch me!
Shun-san!
Shun-san?
We're your backing dancers! Team Mesiah at your service!
Proud to be here!
Let's... work hard together!
Oh... S-Same to you!
Shun... The stage is looking great!
Everyone's hyped!
Is that so...
They all love your songs, even the staff.
Well, I...
I just don't get it.
It surprised me too.
But as you said...
Who your mother is has nothing to do with how you sing.
Yeah.
Hey you! You're not supposed to be here!
No, she can stay!
It's been a while...
Right?
But Shun-san, Sayaka-mama and I see you often on TV.
What have you been up to?
Honing my twinkle.
Twinkle? What do you mean?
Seeing what you can do, setting yourself challenges.
Is that silly?
No. It's just... you're as honest as ever.
Somehow you always appear when I'm in trouble.
Ah... I knew you're in trouble.
I can't figure out... my own feelings.
Your feelings?
Over there...
There's Comet!
Not again, Comet!
Stealing Shun from right under my nose!
But isn't that a good thing, Princess?
How so?
If Comet-sama has Shun, who isn't the Prince...
That'll get in the way of her beating you to the real prize.
R-Right...
She wouldn't even have time for Keisuke anymore.
What a pity~
So what do I do?
Well then...
Give these videos and CDs to Comet-sama. They're garbage anyway.
NO WAY!
I got them for Shun-sama! I'm not giving them away!
NO!
I get the point.
NO!
No means NOOOOOOOOOO!
Okay.
I... can't sing.
Right now, my feelings don't let me.
Why's that?
Before this...
When I sang...
If even a single person listened to me...
I'd be satisfied.
No matter who, if they open their heart to listen...
I could sing just for them.
That's what I believed.
But it's not the truth.
It's not?
I've remembered...
something I forgot.
A lost memory...
It was my mother who I wanted to listen.
Your mother?
She's very busy.
When I was very small, she stopped noticing me.
I wanted her to care, even just a little.
But it didn't matter what I did.
Perhaps those feelings haven't changed.
My songs are just pleas for my mother's attention.
I only want her to listen.
Singing for everyone... was just a lie.
So what do I do?
Hey Shun!
Oh dear, I lost track of myself...!
Sorry, forget all of that, okay?
Shun-san...
Your honesty is infectious.
My honesty?
Princess, you were very honest.
And Imashun was honest to you.
Keep calm, okay?
She flew in.
Huh?
Your Mom.
Mother?!
Ah, it'll be for work.
Aiko-sensei, why are you here today?
The Aiko brand is opening a new store in Japan, so I'm here for that.
You're not here to see Imagawa Shun?
Didn't you say he's your son, Aiko-sensei?
He is my son. He's working very hard.
Mother...
She will never come.
Where's Shun-san's Mom?
There's just too many cars. I can't keep track.
What about her twinkle?
Princess, I can't find the twinkle of someone I've never met.
Besides, what would you do if you found Imashun's Mom?
I'd talk to her... Ask her to consider Shun-san's feelings.
Because... if I don't do that, Shun-san can't sing.
Well, we can't find her like this.
Ah, I have it!
Why are we here?
There should be a Star Tunnel door somewhere.
This?
Right, right.
Hey, excuse me? Anyone there?
What is it?
We'd like you to help us.
We're going to see Yui-san?
Yes.
Eh? Aiko Kimihara?
Can you introduce us?
I hear she's arrived in Japan.
You're kidding...
Comet-san and Imashun...
My friend.
No way!
Let me meet him! Let me meet him!
You're meant to set up the meeting...
What's all the ruckus?
Ah! Sensei!
Um, Hanamura-sensei...
Can you get me in touch with Shun-san's mother?
Shun-san?
Aiko Kimihara-sensei!
She's basically my fashion design idol!
Ah, Aiko.
So you know her?! So you know her?!
We were classmates.
I'll make the call. Your friend's mother, right?
Can I go?
Not a chance.
It's Hanamura. Is Kimihara-sensei there?
Ah Aiko! It's been a while!
I can meet her!
But it's time to go pick up the kids!
Rababou, can you do it please?
Really?!? Princess, I'm not the right choice for this!
Rababou-chan!
Where are you off to? Where?
To pick up Tsuyoshi-kun and Nene-chan.
I see... can I come along with you?
Why do you want to, Meteo-sama?
Because of Rabapyon!
Rabapyooon~
Come inside my Twinkle Star! Let's all go on a sweet date~
Eh! The two of us together?
It's very nice in here!
Is this some kind of trap?
How could it be a trap?
I just want to help all the lovers of the world get together.
So hop in already!
Go on, Bou!
Yes, even if it's a trap, I'll be with Rabapyon...!
Uh... Wha... What?
What's all this?
It's the legendary Lovelin form.
You mean I can use love-power now?
I don't know why, but I feel kinda giddy!
My heart's all ba-dump ba-dump!
It's so warm~
What is this.
Welcome back~
Big sis Meteo is replacing Comet-chan today...!
She's turned into a very dangerous person.
Please!
Use black as the main colour there.
Shun-san is trying his best to sing for everyone.
He's everyone's prince.
Right, just like that.
Isn't that just great?
But he really wants his mother to see him.
So he can't sing for everyone.
You're too naive.
Parents are parents, children are children.
It may appear I've abandoned him.
But cute kids need to toughen up.
I want him to use his efforts for himself.
Like I work hard on my career.
That's how it should be.
You mean...
Sensei, time for the reception!
Just a little longer...!
But you're holding everything up!
They're all waiting!
Alright, I'll go.
Go tell my son this:
If you're "everyone's prince"...
You can't just think about yourself.
Okay...
Shun-san!
I can do this.
Just a moment. A moment!
I'm sorry.
Shun-san...
As I expected, there's Comet-chan!
You expected correctly for once...
Can I have a chair please?
Sorry everyone.
Before I sing for you all...
I'd like to sing for one person. An important person.
I hope she's listening.
Thank you.
Go ahead.
Princess! Everything's in place!
This is perfect, perfect!
One important person?
That must be Comet!
I doubt you'd come...
If you did, I'd want you up here.
Because this is for you.
Huh...?
Why am I...?
It's just too strong!
It's you!
I don't understand...
Congratulations. Comet.
Um...
I came here in your mother's place.
My mother?
She said to say...
Um...
She said she's sorry you were lonely.
Oh? That's my Princess!
Comet-sama?
N-No...
You're a bad liar, you know.
I'm sorry.
But this is the truth.
Shun-san is everyone's prince. So you can't be sad.
Your mother is just the same. Everyone expects things of you.
Yes.
That's how it is.
It's like they're off on their own planet...
I-I don't like this!
Abort! Abort! Abort!
♫ Feelings are invisible, yet cut like a blade. ♫
♫ I'm not someone who opens up so easily ♫
♫ But this feeling right now I have inside— ♫
♫ My FEELING SOUL wants you to understand! ♫
♫ WOO BABY I can't see— ♫
♫ But I'm groping towards tomorrow. ♫
Shun-san... truly is everyone's prince.
What are you on about?
♫ I'm singing this song now... ♫
Everyone's prince.
I don't understand you!
♫ Just so you can hear... ♫
You all supported me so well...
I got a bit selfish.
But I'll put that aside now.
I don't need that side of me.
Now, for the next verse... This is for you all!
He gives his light to everyone.
So he's everyone's prince?
Yup.
Then... that applies to me too!
He can be my prince too!
Right? Right? Is that right?
That's right.
Princess? Why aren't you asleep yet?
Just a bit longer... This song is my favourite.
There's nothing wrong with that, is there?
I suppose there isn't.
I'll have to think of another way. This cannot continue.
If you are everyone's prince...
It's tough if you don't understand your own feelings.
But that itself is hard.
Comet and Meteo-san are the Star-worlds' princesses.
They face great expectations... and work to fulfill them.
A lot more awaits on the road of life...!
"Star Parade ☆"
Let's make some noise! Make some noise! PARADE!
The shining sky is a STAGE!
1-2-3 1-2-3 Let's dance!
Everybody GO!!
Let's look for more! Look for more! Twinkles!
Gather up the little stars!
1-2-3 1-2-3 Together!
With a smile GO!!
Have you heard of it? Star-power.
Strike a POSE! Spin around ♪ Your heart starts to pound!
Let's make lots of friends!
Twirl the BATON! Turn 100x braver!
Crybaby caterpillar, fly into the big sky!
You're not alone, come along!
Let's make some noise! Make some noise! PARADE!
The shining sky is a STAGE!
1-2-3 1-2-3 Let's dance!
Everybody GO!!
Next time
Meteo-sama and Cupito-san are after us!
Run away!
But Cupito-san is a starfolk who makes people friends.
You're too naive!
Meteo-sama is planning someth—
Rababou got hit by Cupito's arrow!
Meteo-sama is Bou's darling now~
Next on Comet-san: "Mischievous Cupito"
Shine on 'til next time!
Mischievous Cupito
There's still twinkles to find!