Thanks for coming all this way, everyone!

It wasn't that far, really.

Yeah, it doesn't even take two hours to get here from Tokyo.

And we had a bunch of fun playing games. We were here before we knew it!

Aww, that sounds like fun! What did you play?

Oh, just some silly card games.

But Honoka was the only one who lost the entire trip.

She's so easy to read since she loses focus so quickly.

It's a shame since she's got all the luck in the world.

Yeah, but that's what makes her Honoka…

Wait, what?! Is that really what you think of me, Kotori?!

Ah, perfect timing! Looks like the bus to Uchiura is here! Let's go, girls!

Yeah!

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So this is Uchiura, huh?

I can smell the ocean from here. That sea breeze feels so good.

It's stunning… The sea is so beautiful.

I bet it would feel so nice to just float along those waves… It'd put you right to sleep.

Don't float too far away from us, Kanata.

It's even prettier under the water!

Really? I'd love to go scuba diving sometime.

That would be nice. We probably won't be able to do it this time around, but I'd love to find the time to do it someday.

I am SO jealous! You have the beach right in your backyard! You can go swimming whenever you want!

Nijigasaki is near the sea as well, but it's not really somewhere people go to swim.

Swimming isn't the only way you can enjoy the beach!

What else do you suggest?

All of us Aqours girls got to help out at a beach hut once. Getting to cook for and serve all those customers was a total blast!

That certainly does sound like fun.

Oh, looks like everyone's here. We should get a move on. This way, everyone!

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Here we are! Welcome to tonight's lodging: Tochiman!

Wow, it's a Japanese ryokan inn! I love it!

Come on in!

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Though it has been many long and arduous centuries, you have done well to heed my call, little demons!

Glad to see you're doing well, Yoshiko!

I'm not Yoshiko! I'm Yohane!

All right, everyone! I know this is sudden, but I'd like you all to have a look at this.

What is this exactly?

I figured we needed to get some concrete progress management on board to pull the School Idol Festival off, so I made this planning sheet.

I knew we could count on you!

We need to make some clear decisions about the delegation of responsibilities in order to get this festival running.

To split them up into broader roles, we'll need a group to oversee general operations and overall management, a stage group to plan out the stage and create timetables…

…a group to take care of snack stands and other booths, and a marketing group for promotional activities.

There's still a lot we can't decide on since we haven't found a venue yet, but let's decide on everyone's roles to get the ball well and truly rolling.

No objections here.

You've really got this covered!

I'm so glad we've got you, Eli! You're so perfect at everything you do!

What are you talking about? There's only so much I can do on my own. I'm going to need you all to pitch in and help.

That's right. Let us all work together to make this School Idol Festival a reality!

Let's get those motors running! Full speed ahead! Aye, aye!

Now I'd like everyone to start off by sharing their ideas about what kind of event you want the School Idol Festival to be.

What do you mean?

Hmm, well first and foremost, it's gotta be…

…a kind of cultural festival created by school idols and the people who love school idols, right?

Right, but that's a bit too vague to set as a theme for the event. I want us to have a more clear, common theme.

Okay, why don't we all take turns saying what we imagine the event would be like, zura?

Oh, pick me, pick me! Can I go first?! Well, I think…