So, you see,
the fun-fun winter vacation is starting tomorrow.
Christmas surprises and fun New Year's events are coming,
so don't act without restraint.
Okay!
Also, take care to avoid any accidents.
Right, Himamori?
Accidents can happen at any time.
Yeah.
But anyway, why is he asking me?
She's here! Amu!
Sorry, were you waiting?
It's fine. We just got here.
Going out on the town is exciting.
What'll we do? Where'll we go? What'll we eat?
Today's goal is to do the shopping for tomorrow's Christmas party.
It seems like you completely forgot.
No! Let's play, let's play!
Games, karaoke, bowling!
You can't.
Nadeshiko, you're being mean!
Big problem!
What's wrong, Su?
That girl is...
The one from before.
Hoshino Utau.
You know her?
Of course.
She's great.
She was originally a model,
but her debut album is already number one.
It's definitely a huge hit.
We should get going.
Let's go!
I thought she was a pretty girl, but...
Knowing that she's famous is surprising.
Stop! Stop! Stopping!
That was very, very bad dancing!
That was completely wrong, Utau!
The motions were perfect, even the rhythm.
That is for sure.
But your dancing has no soul.
A dance without soul will not be able to captivate the audience's heart!
I've told you that there's not much time before your live performance.
It'll be troublesome if you're at that level.
I thought I told you this was not a game.
Work hard for the Easter Company.
That's what was in your contract.
Just singing and dancing the way you want isn't enough.
I see. I guess it doesn't matter what happens to Ikuto.
One more time, please.
Wow, you're finally motivated to do it!
I'm so happy!
Such a cute girl.
The CD sales were higher than expected.
The project is progressing favorably.
Her singing has a special power.
I'll be able to find the embryo soon.
However...
Doesn't that girl, Hoshino Utau, have many issues to deal with?
Her problems are the same as most girls' at that age.
I'll be in control. You have nothing to worry about.
Hi there. Sorry for being late.
Even though it's Christmas, I still have to go to work.
Being a teacher isn't easy either.
Yuck.
Yuu, don't use that character outside the school.
It's already habit.
Calling yourself a teacher,
even though you hate kids...
Everything is part of the plan.
In order to efficiently collect eggs from weak children...
Actually, the embryo is a special egg.
It should be hiding in a child with overflowing dreams and aspirations.
That is why my Utau will come in handy.
I will be the one to find the embryo.
Even though you keep failing?
No matter how much you keep trying, you won't find it.
Using that slow method of yours...
That's enough.
The methods you both use are of no consequence.
The sooner, the better. Find it for our lord.
Leave it to me, Boss.
I will surely deliver the embryo to our lord.
Oh, no! If we're not home soon, we'll be in trouble.
Hurry, Amu!
Go for it!
At times like these...
Special move: shortcut!
No way!
I think it's taking longer to get home this way.
What's wrong, Amu?
Could it be...
Looks like we're lost.
What'll we do?
Don't tell me. You have a poor sense of direction?
What is that sound? An instrument?
It's a pretty sound.
Let's go see.
Yeah.
If we don't go home soon, we'll be...
Incredible!
A live outdoor show, it seems.
What an atmosphere. Everyone is having fun.
But the sound I heard was different from these.
The sound I heard was...
That's the sound.
Wait, Amu!
Just a little farther.
I–Ikuto?
It's different from the cheerful singers and intense guitars.
Somehow...
It's a sorrowful sound.
What are you doing here?
N–Nothing.
You're stopping?
Yeah.
Are you leaving? What about finishing the song?
It's already over.
Why?
Don't you want to play over there?
More people would be able to hear you.
I'm not really playing so other people can hear me.
You eavesdropped on me.
Y–You were the one who wanted to play!
That's right, that's right!
What?
Don't tell anyone about this.
U-Um...
It's a secret between just the two of us.
I–I guess, if you're going to ask me like that, then I might be able to.
What a faker.
Be quiet!
But it's true, isn't it?
It was on purpose.
It's not something I would do without a purpose.
See you.
Wait! Play just one more time.
I don't want to.
Come on. Please?
I want to hear Ikuto's violin one more time.
Ikuto's notes were a bit sad,
but they were really pure.
Right? Please.
You seem to have forgotten.
The two of us are enemies.
Enemies?
Those from Easter have begun to move seriously.
If you don't want to be involved, now is the time to stop.
What exactly is Easter?
I wish he had told us more.
Well, he is the enemy.
But still...
Enemy, is it?
Found them.
But for an enemy, he has some unexpected good points.
What do you mean by doing this?
You made these, right?
Some snacks like these?
Apparently, your Guardian Chara went toward the next town.
And then there was...
It was a depressing yet beautiful sound.
Ah, enough!
What kind of guy is Ikuto, really?
Yay, yay, Ami!
Wonderful!
They're making a fuss.
You're the best!
This song was...
Hoshino Utau.
Ami, do you like this song?
Yep. When I grow up, I want to be like Utau.
Didn't you say before that you wanted to be like me?
Now, now.
For goodness' sake...
But if even Ami knows about her, then she's real popular.
Now that I remember...
Maybe she was Ikuto's girlfriend?
Back, front.
Back, back one more time, front!
Back, front.
Ikuto's notes were a bit sad,
but they were really pure.
Thinking of her?
The girl whose lock fits your key?
Not really.
Ikuto...
Back.
Ikuto, I have a request.
I want to meet with you tonight,
no matter what.
Because it's Christmas Eve.
Work?
Yeah.
Lately, I've had less and less free time.
I think I'll be able to escape at eight.
I'll be waiting.
I'll be waiting,
so you have to come.
A Christmas Eve date?
Sounds romantic.
That bravery brings me to tears.
That girl will do anything just for you.
No matter what bad thing it may be,
she'll do it all by herself.
Do you plan to always give her the cold shoulder,
Tsukiyomi Ikuto?
That girl's fall into darkness is all because of you.
Hurry up and realize this.
Ikuto?
I'll have her work really hard for me.
Just for me, though.
Yaya, arrange it more gracefully.
Kukai, don't worry about that.
The food brought from each of our houses makes for an extravagant feast!
At the training camp, we really relied on Hinamori.
I did a character change, so it was mostly due to Su's help.
Ta da!
Great! It looks delicious.
The cake was made by Su.
As expected of Su!
The design was done by me.
As expected of Miki!
What did you do, Ran?
Cheering!
I thought that's all you did.
All right, the preparations should be done now.
That's right. Shall we start?
Wait a minute!
Yaya brought something good!
This is the "something good"?
It's fun, right?
Yeah, it sure breaks the tension, doesn't it?
Yaya's Christmas Cheering Up Plan is a great success!
But hey, your bunny costume has nothing to do with Christmas!
Hop!
I don't like having the same costume as Kukai.
I don't want to be dressed like a boy.
But you look really cute.
Yeah, unlike me, you fit in completely, Hinamori.
R–Really?
I bet you have tons of horsepower and will save Santa in a pinch.
Why am I...
A lion, I think.
You're pathetic, Tadase.
Because Tadase is the king.
It really suits you.
Yeah, yeah!
You're not supposed to be falling for these things so easily.
But it's embarrassing.
Everyone is a little embarrassed.
I can see that you're really excited!
Well, prattling on forever is getting us nowhere.
Let's start the party!
Ready, set!
Merry Christmas!
Wait just a minute, Utau!
There's still some practice time left!
Wait!
Ikuto!
Utau!
Honestly...
The party was fun.
Yeah, it was lively.
Tadase's lion was real cuddly.
R-Really?
Are you sure that was it?
Even though you were so happy.
Be quiet!
What's wrong?
I feel the presence of an X Egg.
She's right.
It's really big.
I have a very bad feeling.
Let's go.
Right!
The X Eggs are...
This many?
And everyone was having so much fun yesterday.
Amu!
Ikuto?
Ikuto.
Stay back!
Don't get close to me.
Ikuto.
He's gone.
The X Eggs disappeared too.
Ikuto...
This year is almost over.
After Christmas is...
New Year's!
Now that you mention it, at the Early New Year's Live show, Hoshino Utau will be singing.
Hoshino Utau will be?
Her debut single, Meikyu Butterfly.
It's a huge hit!
Everyone's troubles are awakening.
You don't mean... A big panic?
Probably!
Next time on Shugo Chara:
Big Trouble! New Year's Live!
There's a flood of X Eggs!
Amu, character transform!
Right! I won't let anyone put an X on a would-be self.