Kasumi, Karin, Honoka, Nico, and Kanan, please gather around. This group is for members with bad grades overall.

Bad grades overall? I mean, you're right, but still… Are we really gonna do this?

We sure are. Why would we joke about this?

Well, if it's not a joke, it must be a dream.

I'm sorry, but this is all real and happening.

You can turn your back on the things you hate all you want, it won't change reality.

*Sigh* Is studying really that important? There's plenty of other things out there that are far more important, aren't there?

Yeah, exactly! Like hard work and friendship! You can't learn those from a book!

You're telling me! The fact that there aren't any school idol lessons to begin with just proves that the problem lies with our education system.

Now, now, there's no point in arguing. Let's just calm down and accept reality.

My, someone's being obedient today.

Ahaha, I'm always obedient!

By the way… Take a look outside! The weather is so nice. It'd be a waste to spend it cooped up studying in here, don't you think?

Yeah, I do!

Right? So let's just accept reality and go hang out somewhere together. It's way healthier that way.

I agree! All of this studying is filling up my lungs with dust! We need to breathe in some fresh air every now and then!

That's right! It's important to change things up from time to time!

If that's the case, I know just the spot!

Ooh, where?!

AHEM! Nice try, but you're not fooling me. Don't you remember what Umi just said? You can turn away all you like, it won't change the facts. Now just give it up already.

Giving up is not an option! I'm not going down without a fight!

I wish you'd say that about your grades.

I really did not want to have to say this, but I am left with no choice if you cannot understand the weight of this reality.

All of you gathered here right now have bad grades in all subjects. In other words, you are all close to being crowned the queen dunce.

Nuh-uh! I'm not nearly as bad as Honoka is!

What? That's not true!

You're just splitting hairs here. This doesn't just apply to you two, either.

*Whimper*

You claim you just want a change of pace, but I remember you and Karin saying that you release all of your study-related stress through practice.

Kanan also said something in the same vein.

Nico and Honoka, too. In other words, none of you require any changes of pace.

B-But…

I know it's hard to attempt to do things you're not good at. I completely understand why you might be reluctant to do so.

However, I believe that everyone here has the strength to overcome any hardships they may face.

Besides, you aren't alone. All of us are here by your side. Let's all join forces and conquer this challenge.

That is the very definition of hard work and friendship. It seems you can learn about them through studying after all, Honoka.

Ugh, fine! We just have to suck it up and do it, right? Come on girls, let's do this.

Aww, if we have to.

If we don't have a choice, then I suppose it'd be easier to just get it over and done with.

I'd hate to be stuck doing this forever, so yeah…

I'll do it, but I'm still praying that the need for studying will disappear someday.

Then let us get started.

Oh! Could you wait a moment?

What seems to be the matter?

I don't mind studying, but could we rest for a bit first? My brain's all mush from the regular meeting, so I don't think anything I study would stick right now.

She's right!

I agree! We should have something sweet to eat after giving our brains a workout! So how about we go out to buy some ice cream?

Oh come on… Give me a break, you guys.

What shall we do?

It looks like we have no choice. They will just keep pushing back if we force them too much. There does need to be some compromise here.

If that's the case, then we'll start the study session in half an hour. I'm warning you now, it's going to be intense.

I know, I know. Give us some credit, will you?

*Sigh*

All right! Let's go get some ice cream!

I'm on a diet, so I'll just have some tea.

What?! C'mon, you gotta have some ice cream with us!

What flavor should I pick? Hey, everyone! What are your favorite flavors?

They're all so full of life as soon as it's break time. This is going to be quite the challenge.