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Published: 2017-09-02 05:08:34 +0000 UTC; Views: 2003; Favourites: 32; Downloads: 6
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Description "Millie! Millie!" The chanting was loud. She could hear it from the dressing room backstage. Gripping the cards, she stared at the floor. How had she finally made it here? It was a long time coming. So many adventures... and side tracks. But here she was, standing at the entrance to her debut... her first solo live... 

She knew it was ironic that she was just having her debut now, of all times. But she wanted to keep at it for the fact that she never did have a proper "Hey, it's me!" stage. Looking up at the Aikatsu system, she blinked before slamming the cards down. It's now or never. She was going to do this, regardless. Her fans were waiting. Her friends were waiting. He unit... they were waiting. Smiling, she threw herself into the changing room.

"Shine on, my miracle..."

Appearing on stage, she looked down at the crowd below here, seeing so many familiar faces. So many people had come to see here, probably more that she couldn't immediately recognize. She took a deep breath, calming herself.

"Welcome everyone!" She called out, raising her arms above her head, "Welcome and thank you for coming to my Solo Debut Live! Let's have some fun!" Getting in position, she waited for her first song to come on, letting her body and her voice do the rest.


Where do I even begin with this. I've been plotting and PLOTTING her debut for over a year. I started drawing this at the end of 2016 and had to scrap what I had done because when I picked it back up my drawing style had changed so much that I had to redo my panels.

There is much storyboarding. And much thrown out poses. But I am overall proud of this. Outside of the Braveheart appeal panel, which Shibu drew the base of, all of this is my effort. I had suggestions along the way, and one panel got red lined to help me adjust it, but other than that, this was me. And I'm so happy of this despite everything that's happened. Despite everything...

I wanted to wait, as I have a second part, a story, that needs to follow this up. But for now, I guess I can just type that up and add pics later, since words don't count for XP. 

Credits and Tags

Panel #3 OCs
Chie Wakana, Daigo Shibuzaki Kinktastic  
Hatasu Tsugeki, Chieri Karasuno Leggomybagel  
Koichi Haruchiha, Nemko Akarei Shiro-Rasmeii  
Michiko Akihara Cloudellie  
Kaito Yuugure harukiri  
Poki Kimura, Zélie Leconte, Takashi Nakano ValKrayon  
Kashiiya Karuine animexluverxnhu  
Nanaka Satonaka Harmony-Skies  
Meimi Tsugunaga Snow--drop  
Lena Watanabe, Hiro Nakahara kissingcyanide  
Tsuki Kagaya aliciadreamart  
Chloe Shinoda, Kosuke Matsuoka me

Panel #6 OCs
Arisa Miyoshi Quallele  
Umeko Yamauchi Poptartzu  
Celia Bellamy ValKrayon  

Panel #12 OC
Daigo Shibuzaki Kinktastic  

Panel #17 OCs
Suzuki Nishima Daejoboo  
Tsumugu Hinasuma MidnightFlamePie  
Akio Sakurazawa yu-su-ke  
Rinto Shirota AkariStella  
Lille Chu AquaticSkies  
Sunghi Henry Shain-Desu  
Shou Otani Prismatic-Ayame  



Song #1 - A Chance to Shine | youtu.be/FFQ01UT1Mto
Song #2 - Zoetrope (Void Multiplex remix) | youtu.be/s09eF7MHgSs
BG#1 - Myself. It's called Quartet Diamond based on the floating crystals around the stage.
BG#2 - My Show Time Stage loveprettyrhythm  
Coord #1 - Millie's Premium Rare from Braveheart, Kinktastic  (Forgot name)
Coord #2 - Millie's Premium Rare from Pastellica, Quallele  (Unnamed)
Referenced Aikatsu & Aikatsu Stars for Cool Flash and Cool Charm Appeals. Referenced a few dance poses from Idolmaster. Let this be a warning to people. Don't try to draw a long performance to songs that actually have NO DAMN DANCE MOVES.
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Comments: 42

Sunnio [2017-10-13 21:24:53 +0000 UTC]

ooooooooOOOOOOOOOOOOOO so pretty and cool and sparkly and shiny?!?!??? like omg millie slayyyy ToT 

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shiniillumi In reply to Sunnio [2017-10-15 06:41:32 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!!! It took so long to finish XD It was sorta worth it. And now that it's done, I can stare at it and see my art style change over the course of months.

Don't worry, I got another sparkly performance coming this month!

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Cloudellie [2017-09-05 09:17:16 +0000 UTC]

YAAAASSS DANCE QWEEENNNN 👌👌💕💕💕
SLAY 👏 MILLIE 👏 SLAY
LEFT THAT DANCE FLOOR SHOOK 👏👏⭐️⭐️⭐️

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shiniillumi In reply to Cloudellie [2017-09-05 15:39:27 +0000 UTC]

THAT DANCE FLOOR DON'T KNOW WHAT HIT IT!

//dances harder//

This is just the beginning.

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Riony-Yagameratsu [2017-09-03 09:09:19 +0000 UTC]

holy shiiieeeet shini, THIS IS HUGE!!!

Aaaah I had seen millie's Pastellica PR during the meetup.
So jelly cuz pretty dressuuuh.
They look incredible on her.
SO MANY PANELS HOW DID YOU SURVIVE THIS?!?!?

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shiniillumi In reply to Riony-Yagameratsu [2017-09-05 15:39:03 +0000 UTC]

I DON'T KNOW. IT WAS SHEER WILLPOWER. That 18 OC panel caused me to stop for a while cause I just was //fuckthis//

I guess I just wanted to give Millie her due, since her first year was so lackluster. My baby is all grown up and sparkly and aaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhh. I love her Pastellica PR and I totally plan on drawing it again. It's sooooo Millie //pats the PR fondly//

And the BH PR is like, the first and ONLY PR that's coming from BH (for a while lol). The story behind it is so adorable that I'm sure I have diabetes XD

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Yingyue-draws [2017-09-03 00:43:00 +0000 UTC]

Oh my oh my it is so cool*w*

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shiniillumi In reply to Yingyue-draws [2017-09-05 15:37:04 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!!

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Yingyue-draws In reply to shiniillumi [2017-09-06 02:00:57 +0000 UTC]

YW^^

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EtherDraw [2017-09-02 23:53:44 +0000 UTC]

AHHH THIS IS BEYOND AMAZING, FANTASTIC, EPICNESS-
Congratulations on going this far to finish Millie's debut performance! Kaede would be so proud of her!

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shiniillumi In reply to EtherDraw [2017-09-05 15:36:59 +0000 UTC]

Awww thank you!! ♥♥♥

I had a lot of fun and struggles in completing it XD I just wish I could have added more songs.

I'm just HC'ing it was actually like 4-5 songs she was on stage for lol

And yay Kaede! Millie might glomp him if he tells her that.

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EtherDraw In reply to shiniillumi [2017-09-23 11:55:43 +0000 UTC]

Your welcome!

Ahh, there's always next time~ Though, I'm still in awe that you finished drawing Millie's debut performance. Woo!

I think Kaede would want to do his very best, like her!

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peachiiman [2017-09-02 16:29:20 +0000 UTC]

HOLLY MOLLY! THIS IS AMAZING U WORKED IT SO HUGE!! MY GOD BLESS *SHAKES THEM LIGHTSTICKS* MILLIE SLAYS ALL OVER MRA

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shiniillumi In reply to peachiiman [2017-09-02 17:40:46 +0000 UTC]

AHHHHHHHHHHHH I'M SORRY I COULDN'T DRAW GUMI! SHE'S THERE WITH SHIKI I SWEAR!

I got so dead after the first OC panel XD too many OCs. 

Thank you though! I was encouraged by yours and Val's awesome performances. I wanted to be all kirakira too

You inspired me, Gumi! ♥♥♥

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RosyPop [2017-09-02 15:38:16 +0000 UTC]

AAAA HOLY SHIT YOU DID IT, I KNEW IT WOULD BE WORTH THE WAIT! <3
this is absolutely incredible!! i love this so much! 
all bow down to queen millie aaaa

thank you so much for drawing umes too! it means a lot <3

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shiniillumi In reply to RosyPop [2017-09-02 17:39:48 +0000 UTC]

SO MUCH WAITING SO GLAD IT'S DONE CAN DO OTHER THINGS NOW AAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

Dance Queen Millie has lit the stage on fire with her bright ass aura. 

And you're welcome! I hope I drew her ok. It's sorta small now XD original was much bigger. o_o and I hope I sized those 3 right lol.

♥♥♥

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kissingcyanide [2017-09-02 15:05:23 +0000 UTC]

YESYESYESSSSS
FINALLY YOU MADE ITTTTT
This is too much awesomeness for my kokoro Shini you went full Val and did your own insanity concert, it's amazing!

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shiniillumi In reply to kissingcyanide [2017-09-02 17:37:22 +0000 UTC]

Hahaha, insanity indeed. Was showing off the debut folder. There's 100 files in it. Just sayin'.

But Millie deserved it. So dazzling. Much Kirakira. //puts on sunglasses//

Thank you so much ♥♥♥ And thanks for letting me draw your kids. I hope they had fun XD

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kissingcyanide In reply to shiniillumi [2017-09-08 23:08:32 +0000 UTC]

wow and now I just saw Rasmeii's Royal Beast thing... you guys make me feel unproductive x'D
I'm sure they had tons of fun <333 Millie was slayingggg like the dancing queen of only 17 she is!

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PoyoPotato [2017-09-02 14:16:14 +0000 UTC]

OMG GUUUUUUURL O__O !

THIS IS SO AWESOME AND BEAUTIFUL.
A REAL MASTERPIECE.
AAAAAAH

CONGRATZ MILLIE FOR THIS PERFORMANCE, DNFKJVBDJKBV
AND CONGRATZ TO YOU, YOU DID A REALLY GOOD JOB *O*

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shiniillumi In reply to PoyoPotato [2017-09-02 17:36:21 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!! AAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH FINALLY DONE!

Already got canvas open for next performance XD But its a collab and only 5 panels AND I have dance moves to ref, unlike this entire performance. So many digging through dance vids and going "...ya, that might suit the song..."

Thank you again !!! ♥ ♥ ♥

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PoyoPotato In reply to shiniillumi [2017-09-04 15:42:29 +0000 UTC]

YOU'RE VERY WELCOMEEEEEEE MY DEAR

Omg WOW, you're so productive! XD That's nice. =v=b

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Silverteaz [2017-09-02 11:36:16 +0000 UTC]

GUUUURL, you are SLAYING THIS. LOOK AT THIS SPARKLING, SHIMMERING BEAUTY OF A DEBUT. 
U DID SO GREAT, YOUR EFFORT WAS ALL THE WAY WORTH FOR THIS MASTERPIECE!!!

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shiniillumi In reply to Silverteaz [2017-09-02 17:35:08 +0000 UTC]

IT WAS SO LONG IN THE WORKING. SO MANY /tableflip this shit. 
Thank you again for the beautiful coord. When you showed me the birthday chibi I just went "I... I must wear this." And then you turned it into a proper coord. I felt so bad asking since you were working on so much already.

But I had fun drawing it, and it really fit the second song. I know I'll be drawing it again ♥♥

//hugs//

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Wanwanbarks [2017-09-02 10:48:34 +0000 UTC]

I'm crying because I love AKINO and I love Oban star racers, and I love this performance sequence <3 Absolutely beautiful!!!

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shiniillumi In reply to Wanwanbarks [2017-09-02 17:32:28 +0000 UTC]

I've wanted to do this song for a while! Like, since 2015. It had a different purpose back then, but then I was like "...what if I make it her debut song?"

Since Millie got treated bad, and had a lot of online harassment, I felt like this song was perfect. It was her telling herself that she can shine, no matter what, and also a way to tell all her fans and her boyfriend that yes, they can shine and fly too! It was just too fitting for her. I loved it. //plays it on the phone//


Thank you!! ♥

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Shiro-Rasmeii [2017-09-02 10:04:53 +0000 UTC]

Rasmeii: ... OH. MY. FREACKIN'. HOLY. GOD.

This is amazing. I have no words.

Like...

Seriously. You did an amazing job on this Shini!! >w<)b

And thanks again for drawing my babies, it makes me so happy!! ;w;

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shiniillumi In reply to Shiro-Rasmeii [2017-09-02 17:30:52 +0000 UTC]

Haha, thank you! \o/

And thank you for letting me draw your babies! Best way to get better at drawing other peoples OCs is to just do it XD and I had fun.

Millie's so bright, you need sunglasses!

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Shiro-Rasmeii In reply to shiniillumi [2017-09-06 09:38:45 +0000 UTC]

Rasmeii: No prob~!! >w<

Right? That's why I try to draw more people for my brands. XDD

I already have mines! XDD      

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ValKrayon [2017-09-02 09:44:30 +0000 UTC]

You deserve all the comment of the world /o/  
This is so amazing, Millie's shining so brightly ; 7 ;

It makes me reconsider my performance as well, on various points
But yessss you finished it, finally! I'm so happy for you //hugs tight
Also, can't wait for the next part of the story!

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shiniillumi In reply to ValKrayon [2017-09-02 17:29:32 +0000 UTC]

SO MUCH WILL BE REVEALED. I just need to do other things first XD

You know I'm willing to help with yours ♥♥♥ 

Thank you for all your help. You're one of the people who kept encouraging me I dunno what I'd do without your guidance. Thank you Val //hugs tightly//


SHINE BRIGHT, MILLIE!

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ValKrayon In reply to shiniillumi [2017-09-02 18:20:09 +0000 UTC]

nonono I didn't do much, I was just like "pretty/nice/awesome o 7 o" whenever you showed me stuff lol 
I might have helped for a few frames but you did this all by yourself! //drowns you in flowers
I'll probably ask for your help later, it's slowly taking shape... xD

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lovexchan [2017-09-02 05:31:04 +0000 UTC]

Aah it's here!! And it's amazing!! Thanks for using my stage! You did an awesome job!!!!

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shiniillumi In reply to lovexchan [2017-09-02 05:32:17 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for making it! I wasn't sure what I was going to use and then you came along and I went :'O

Thank you ♥

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lovexchan In reply to shiniillumi [2017-09-02 13:00:38 +0000 UTC]

Aww you are welcome!!
//Hugs

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Kumanbachi [2017-09-02 05:14:59 +0000 UTC]

Aah you did it ** i was so curious about this one. 
It is really remarkable how much work you have put there!
The first song fits wonderfully to milie ** ♥

You did a very great job in this one and All your hard work counts >👍: 0 ⏩: 1

shiniillumi In reply to Kumanbachi [2017-09-02 05:25:15 +0000 UTC]

//lays on the floor in a pool of tears// finally... done... thank god. So long I have been working on this on and off and I just wanna curl up in a ball and never leave it for a long long time.

♥♥

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AquaticSkies [2017-09-02 05:12:01 +0000 UTC]

OMG SHINI YOU DID ITTTT
ITS SO BEAUTIFUL I GOTTA CRY TT
CONGRATS TO YOU AND MILLIE
<333

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shiniillumi In reply to AquaticSkies [2017-09-02 05:24:46 +0000 UTC]

Thank you <3 
Hip hip hooray I can do other shit now \o/

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m-1r [2017-09-02 05:11:53 +0000 UTC]

OH MY GOD 
SUCH A MASTERPIECE
MILLIIIIEEEEEEEE
Even though i just got here, I can see all the effort you put in this through the months!
Love it so much!
And thanks so much for drawing my son ;;;

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shiniillumi In reply to m-1r [2017-09-02 05:23:38 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for letting me draw your son! And giving me hugs and advice and encouragement a long the way. 

It was a stupid long journey. And I got so discouraged at times. But here I am. 

Thanks so much <3

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m-1r In reply to shiniillumi [2017-09-02 05:57:36 +0000 UTC]

Shhhh i should be the one thanking you for being so nice and welcoming and just being a super friend<3

YEAH YOU MADE IT AND IT LOOKS AMAZING
BE PROUD OF IT AND OF YOURSELF.

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