Hello, everyone!

Mari! You!

You're late!

I'm sorry! The train was late.

It's okay, we haven't been waiting that long.

It's been so long, You and Mari!

Oh? Where's everyone else?

It's just Setsuna and myself from Nijigasaki.

Really? Mari and I are the only ones from Aqours today. What about μ's? Just Rin and Maki?

Yup. Kayo-chin and the others apparently have other plans today.

Today's plans were rather sudden, after all. I am happy to have you all here as it is.

I'm just tagging along. Rin looked like she was about to cry when it seemed like no one else was coming. I'll be watching from the bench, so you all go on and skate.

Whaaat?! Come on, Maki! Skate with us!

It's okay, Maki. Despite what you say, I know full well that you're all excited and giddy inside!

I-I'm not giddy! Don't go making assumptions about how I feel!

Anyway, I was a little surprised when you suddenly suggested we go skating. Did something trigger that?

Well, about that…

[Fade in/out.]

A skate-off?!

Yes! We have gathered you all here today for a competition, much like the ones depicted in the worldwide, hit-sensation sports anime!

And at the end of the cool and heated competition amongst the school idols, Kasumin will reign supreme!

A worldwide…hit-sensation?

This is the first time I've ever even heard of it.

That's why you gathered all of us here today?

The skate-off sounds like so much fun! All of this excitement is igniting a fire in my chest!

There are six of us here, so we can compete three-on-three!

I wanna join in, too! It's cold, but I'm getting all fired up!

Hang on, are you all serious about this?

How are we gonna split up the teams?

Let's do it using a ladder format! I'll draw one up.

Gee, that sure sounds like a pain already. But I suppose if it helps us decide on the teams then anything'll do.

[Fade in/out.]

There, all done! Kasumi, Rin, and I will be on one team; Maki, Setsuna, and Mari will make up the other!

Now we can finally get started. Right then, everyone! To the skating rink! It is time for the opening ceremony!

Hold up, Setsuna! Don't just rush on ahead by yourself! I haven't even gotten my skates on properly!

I hereby announce the commencement of the μ's, Aqours, and Nijigasaki School Idol Club Ice Skating Competition!

An honest duel with our cool and heated feelings of pride on the line! Who will bask in glory upon the completion of the intense battle?!

Let our heated passion clash in competition so as to melt the very ice we skate across!