Now let's keep things going! What's coming up next?

It's the Best of the Bunch School Idol Contest.

The Best of the Bunch School Idol Contest?

Yes. A contest to decide the best school idol in various areas by battling it out.

Ooh, that sounds pretty interesting. I feel like this will make for some unforgettable battles with our prides on the line.

Yes, indeed it will.

So what kind of battles will we be seeing?

The first contest will be a dance battle!

A dance battle, huh? The perfect contest for school idols. But how are we gonna decide who wins?

The audience will be our judge! Clap as loudly as you can for the person you think performed better!

So the audience will decide, huh? The person who receives the most applause will be crowned the winner, then. That's motivation enough to win! So who are our contestants?

Eli Ayase from μ's and Karin Asaka from the Nijigasaki High School Idol Club!

You won't want to miss a moment of this dance battle between these two remarkable dancers!

Would our two contestants please step forward?

I never thought I'd be competing against you in another dance battle, Karin.

And I couldn't have asked for a better opportunity. I've really stepped up my practice ever since I lost to you, Eli.

In saying that, I mean I improved on my steps starting from the basics, and now I can truly express myself.

*Chuckle* So you're saying you've changed since our last battle. Looks like I'm in for a treat.

But just so you know, I've also changed since then. I'm sorry to say this, but I'll come out on top once again this time.

Don't lead yourself to think that everything will fall into place as easily as you make it sound.

Looks like our two contestants are already butting heads from the get-go!

Then let us begin the dance battle!

[Fade in/out.]

This dance battle has pushed the envelope even further than I expected. Either one of them could win this thing!

Indeed, this is a battle for the ages.

Karin really has changed since our last battle. I can tell just by watching her that she is thinking about how to make it fun for others.

She was more self-concerned back then, more focused on the quality of her performance.

It's like she's been completely reborn in this short span of time. Her performance captivated me.

*Huff* *Puff* I was only able to grow and improve thanks to you, Eli. I'm glad I got to show off the results of my hard work today.

But you never cease to amaze me. You're not even out of breath after all of that dancing.

Both of our contestants put on a great show! It'll be hard to pick the winner! But a battle's a battle, so we need to decide who takes home the crown.

Please give a round of applause if you think Eli was the better dancer.

Mmhmm, right. Got it. And those who preferred Karin?

Hmm. Perhaps Karin has garnered a slightly louder round of applause?

The winner of the dance battle is Karin!

Phew… Guess I managed to exact my revenge for last time.

I lost today. It was clear how much time and effort you put into your dancing practice. You won fair and square.

That's one loss and one win each. We're still tied, so I won't lose next time, either!

Bring it on. I'll make sure to polish up my dance skills in preparation for our next bout.

We were treated to a legendary battle that had us on the edge of our seats from the very first round.

It took every last bit of strength I had to control my urge to dance along!

While we are still reeling from the heat of the first battle, I would like to continue along to the second contest.

And what is the second contest?

A contest to decide who can remain calm under all circumstances! A battle of nerves!

Oh, because being brave is important for a school idol, right? So we'll be seeing how calm and collected our contestants stay no matter what's thrown at them, eh?

Indeed. The contestants in this round were informed prior to their battle, so it will also be interesting to see what strategies they use to faze their opponent.

So who will be battling it out this time around?

We have Nozomi Tojo from μ's up against Kanata Konoe from the Nijigasaki High School Idol Club.

I lost in the last test of nerves, but I might just go ahead and win this one.

*Chuckle* I won't be fazed this time, either.

Kanata seems calm and collected.

Let the second match begin!

Sorry, Kana, but I'm totally gonna defeat you.

Nothing you do will affect me.

Are you still gonna be able to say that when you listen to this?

A smartphone? What are you gonna make me listen to?

Heh heh heh. I'll play it for you now.

[Taking out phone.]

I hate you, Sis!

H-Haruka?! What? Uhh… Huhhh?! You hate me? Aww, but why? Did I do something wrong? What was it? What did I do?!

Oh-ho! A textbook example of dismay, I must say!

Haruka hates me! What do I do?! Aww, I don't know what I should do!

There's more to this. Just watch.

Just kidding! Gotcha, didn't I? Thanks for always making me your number one priority. I loooooove you!

I'm looking forward to seeing you out and on stage at the School Idol Festival today!

A-Aww! Haruka! I love you too! I'm gonna do my very best!

[Putting phone away.]

Her mood's done a complete 180 after the truth was revealed. The sheer speed of her recovery reminds me of Chika.

Now it is time for Kanata to try her hand. You will find yourself in the losing circle if you cannot manage to faze Nozomi.

Haruka…

I'm mean, I'm listening!

Oh no, oh no… I gotta stay calm. Caaalm… Um, this is what I brought today. Here. Give it a read.

A letter? I wonder who it's from?

Wait, it's from all of μ's?

They don't get the opportunity to thank you every day, so I got everyone to write about how grateful they are to you.

Th-This is totally breaking the rules.

The more she reads, the redder her face becomes. She's clearly getting flustered.

I hereby declare this match a draw.

I didn't come away with the win, but I'm not mad about it since I'm so full of happiness right now.

*Giggle* Same here.