Manatsu meets a new friend, third-year student Asuka Takizawa, and she and her friends decide to try recruiting her to become the fourth Pretty Cure, owing to Asuka's physical strength. However, Asuka is not interested, much to their chagrin. Meanwhile, Sango and Manatsu struggle to get their club started, with the issue compounded by the fact that there were very few clubrooms left. Asuka arrives to help them, though she does not intend to join their club. Later that day, Minori, Manatsu, Asuka and Sango clean up a packed room to use for their club, during which, Laura compliments Asuka and points out the latter's strengths. As such, Asuka, despite not truly believing in teamwork, begins to warm up to the others...