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Wow. μ's is so amazing!

I was excited when they asked us to watch their video and check their dancing, but after watching it, I'm just overwhelmed by how incredible they are.

Yes. I was so moved. Rina-chan Board says, “Whoa.”

What are you all saying? We knew from the start how amazing μ's is.

We're still beginners, so we're nowhere near their level yet.

Hmm, the only thing that's on par right now is my cuteness, I guess!

We shouldn't compare ourselves to them and feel down. We don't have time to be scared now. We have to keep moving forward!

Yeah, we still have a lot of room to grow. We just have to work even harder.

Having a full schedule of things to do is actually really fun.

You're right. I was being too negative. One day, we'll definitely be on the same level as μ's and Aqours!

Yup, μ's and Aqours have set a high bar. But the harder it is to clear, the more worthwhile…

Oh, wait! Speaking of Aqours, they messaged us earlier.

Oh, I saw that, too. Things seem to be going smoothly on their end as well.

It feels like we're really making good progress towards the School Idol Festival.

I see nothing but success in our future.

It's good to be optimistic. However, if we let our guard down too much, we might get the rug pulled out from beneath our feet. We must stay focused!

All we can do is concentrate. Rina-chan Board says, “Serious!”

I really want to surprise μ's and Aqours.

Yeah, it's not like μ's and Aqours were amazing from the start. I'm sure they struggled a lot. But they shine so brightly now because they never gave up and kept working hard.

Keep trying to improve little by little, and you'll all be just as radiant one day, too!

Do you think we can change? If so, I wonder in what way.

It's hard to say right now, but I think it depends on how much effort you put in. The possibilities are endless.

The possibilities are endless? Those words give me a lot of power.

I'll work hard and keep brushing up on my skills until I'm sparkling! Then Haruka and everyone will give me lots of praise.

Let's make sure we stand out at the School Idol Festival!

I will also polish my number one weapon, my cuteness! I'll work hard on other stuff, too, though!

*Giggle* There are so many things I want to do. It's hard to know where to start.

Everyone, for now, let's just try to build our reputation as school idols.

Build our reputation? That's kind of the toughest challenge, in a way.

How can we do that?

Well, we're school idols, so through live shows, right?

Now that you mention it, we haven't had a live show in a while.

We've been so busy preparing for the School Idol Festival.

Since we're already this busy, it wouldn't hurt to add another thing or two to the list.

Kasumi, are you saying…

Let's do a live show!

Yeah, I want to do one, too!

Yes, it'd be nice to feel that nervous feeling that you just can't get from practice.

I think it's important to gain some more experience before the School Idol Festival, too.

Then it's decided! Let's put on a live show!

Yay! I'll do whatever I can to help!

When should we do it?

Let's see… Our school's campus tour day is coming up. There's time set aside for club introductions, so how about performing then?

Oh, I forgot all about that.

While we're at it, let's have a competition to see who can get everyone fired up the most.

I don't think we need to rank ourselves, but it might feel more satisfying if we set a goal.

If we're really doing this, I'm not gonna lose!

Um, sorry, there might be a problem.

Huh? What is it?

We weren't invited to the club introduction event. Are we not on the official list of school clubs?

Oh… You're right. We weren't invited.

What's that about?! Is Shioriko Mifune messing with us again?!

Either way, it seems we have no choice but to go speak with her.

Maybe we're just not listed as one of the official school clubs…

No, I don't remember that being the case. Like Karin said, I think it is best if we directly speak with Mifune.

Let's go ask her!

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Very well. Fill out all of the requested information on this club introduction form and return it to me by the day after tomorrow.

Oh, okay.

There will be a meeting after school next Tuesday about the club introductions. Have two delegates from your club attend.

Got it. Thank you very much.

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She gave us her approval pretty easily.

Yeah. Let's fill out this form right away so we can turn it in.

(Something about Mifune was off. She seemed absentminded, almost. I wonder what happened.)