Great job, everyone! The closing ceremony also went off without a hitch. We've got everyone to thank for getting through this without any major incidents! Thank you so much!

Why are you getting all formal on us? Be happy and let loose now that we've safely made it to the end!

It's a shame that it's over, though!

I'm exhausted, but the fun I had totally beats all of that.

Yup! My heart's still pounding. I might be too excited to get any sleep tonight. Do you mind if I sleep with you, Dia?

I suppose if you must. But just for tonight, okay?

*Giggle* Thanks.

I had a really great, inspiring experience today. I think it helped me get an idea for a new song.

Me too. I gotta write down the music once I get home!

I'm looking forward to μ's' and Aqours' new songs. Rina-chan Board says, “Woo-hoo!”

It wasn't easy getting here, but it all ended in a flash.

Time flies when you're having fun, right? It just goes to show how much fun we really had.

It was SO much fun! If it's always gonna be this fun, I wanna do it over and over again!

Now that we've experienced what it's like to run a large event, I've got the confidence to do a better job next time.

Ooh! Someone sounds motivated!

Everyone! We have a situation!

Gosh, you scared me. Why are you all flustered?

The audience is refusing to leave even after you all left the stage! Their cheers for an encore are overwhelming!

Whaaat?!

Listen for yourself. You can hear them all the way down here.

Mehehe. Everyone yearns for me that badly, huh? I guess that's to be expected, though.

It is the duty of the fallen angel to grant the wishes of her little demons. I will answer your spirited cries!

I suppose we gotta give our fans what they want.

Wh-What should we sing?!

It's gotta be TOKIMEKI Runners, don't you think?

That's our only choice! All right! I'm gonna get out there full of energy!

Okay, let's go.

Oh, wait!

What is it?

Hey, Shioriko? You should join us on stage. Sing along with us!

What?! Why would you spring such a suggestion on me like that?!

I really do want to perform with you, Shioriko!

Uehara…

D-Don't be ridiculous. Hurry up and get out there to see the fans.

I'm not being ridiculous. Come on, join us!

That is far easier said than done…

Oh, come on! Shioko, join us!

Yeah! Don't pull the, “I've forgotten all the practice I did with you all” card! That's not gonna fly with me!

She's right! And we were only able to pull off such a wonderful event today with your help, Shioriko! Let us introduce you to everyone!

You heard Emma. We couldn't possibly end the event without introducing everyone to the person who helped us out so much.

Uh-huh. If Ayumu didn't already suggest it, I would've asked you to join us, too.

I cannot do it! I-I'm only here to help manage the event. I'm not someone who should step out into the spotlight.

The School Idol Festival encompasses everyone's dreams, and it's made possible by everyone involved. There's no difference between who's behind-the-scenes or on stage.

I'm sure you remember the whole dance routine because you practiced it with us, right?

Yes, I do, but I…

You want to bring smiles to everyone's faces, don't you?

Yes.

Then let's take to the stage together and make everyone smile!

But I'm not suited to doing that.

It's not about being suited to it or not, Shioriko!

What's important is whether you want to do it or not. If you have the desire to be a school idol, then lying to yourself will only cause you pain.

That's what you taught me, right? So let's get out there together! Fulfill your desires and dreams together with us!

But…

Shioriko. If you have even the faintest desire to perform with them, then get out there on the stage.

Try to tap into that feeling right now.

That feeling?

*Sigh* I knew this already, but you all are being far too forceful.

However, I must thank you. The feelings you and my sister have recognized within me… I will try to trust them.

I want to give it a shot! I want to stand on stage with everyone too!

Please let me join you!

That's what I was waiting to hear from you!

Being a school idol is lots of fun, so you won't be able to quit once you get into it! You better be ready for that.

Whoa, hey now! Don't go trying to scare her from the get-go!

I see that Nijigasaki has gained yet another promising school idol.

I mean, I'm sure you're no match for me, though.

Really? She might catch up to you pretty quickly.

Hey! What are you saying?!

Ahahaha!

All right! Let's go, Shioriko!

Okay!

μ's? Are you all ready?

Absolutely!

I'm expecting an amazing performance from you, Aqours!

Just wait and see!

Nijigasaki, have a blast out there, all ten of you!

For sure!

Everyone pitched in to make this School Idol Festival a reality, so enjoy every last second of it!

Yeah!

[Fade in/out.]

(Adding in Shioriko makes this a 28-person performance. It's overflowing with a sparkle and excitement that I've never seen before.)

(Each and everyone one of the fans filling this packed venue is bursting with joy. I'm one of those fans who's become completely fixated on the performance myself.)

(“Come Together, Dream Together!” Different dreams have filled this place, just like our slogan proclaims. I'm glad we all share a belief in realizing the dreams of others.)

(I'm sure this vivid spectacle will continue to shine deep within my heart, forever.)

(Congratulations, everyone! You've really earned it! And also, thank you!)