Thanks to everyone's cooperation, the Nijigasaki High School Idol Club is officially restarted!

We also have a new ultimate goal of participating in the School Idol Festival.

But I think we need to get more experience putting on shows and being onstage before we should worry about aiming for the School Idol Festival.

Do you mean doing events, like the one from the other day?

Yeah. In fact, there's an event coming up in exactly one month. What do you all think about performing there?

They have divisions for solo, duo, and group performances. I think it's a perfect fit for us.

Is it common for events to be split into divisions?

No, I don't think it is. The school idol events I'm familiar with normally have one group per school. I don't recall them having separate divisions anywhere.

Saint Snow from Hokkaido is probably the most famous duo out there, but duos, in general, are pretty uncommon. Solo acts are even rarer.

But I do feel like there are more events with multiple divisions these days.

That's interesting to know.

If you ask me, just the fact that it's not only about duos and groups makes it even more perfect for us!

The possibilities are endless when it comes to school idols!

I wonder if there'll be people there who wear something like my Rina-chan Board. It'd be nice if I can find those like me!

Maybe there will be! Like Setsuna said, anything's possible when it comes to school idols!

One exception! I don't think there are many, if any, school idols cuter than your's truly!

I don't think I even need to ask, but everyone is cool with entering as a solo act, right?

Right!

Our first step should be to see what we can accomplish on our own.

I agree. I want to see what I'm capable of!

And furthermore, I wanna see what our school's legendary mystery school idol, the infamous Setsuna Yuki, brings to the table!

P-Please don't say that! You're embarrassing me!

*Laugh* Okay, then. Do your best and get high ratings so we'll be in good shape for the School Idol Festival!

Huh? We need to get high ratings?

I thought anyone who entered the School Idol Festival could perform.

Right. That's why it's referred to as a cultural festival for school idols.

Then why do we need to get high ratings?

It's true that with it being like a culture festival, any school idol group can participate. However, μ's and Aqours will be performing on the main stage.

μ's and Aqours are already booked, huh?

That makes sense. It's like how at music festivals, only the most popular bands can perform on the main stage, right?

I can see why those two groups would already have their slots.

Mm-hmm. To perform on the main stage, you need to qualify.

If we're going to have a big goal, I think that should be it. So let's get out there and start racking up accomplishments!

Understood! If that's what we've gotta do, then let's give it everything we've got!

It sounds like you've been doing a bunch of research. Thank you.

We'll do some studying up too.

Yes, sorry we keep leaving you to do all the research.

Well, I'm the chief! I want to stick close to you all and do whatever I can to support your school idol activities!

Plus, I'm still a total newbie when it comes to school idols. Doing the information gathering is teaching me a lot, so don't worry about it.

Leave all that stuff to me. You all are free to focus 100% on practicing!

Aww, that's so sweet! Maybe I'll let you in on my secret lunchtime nap spot. We can take a snooze together.

Kanata, no naps until the event is over.

That's right, Kanata. You heard our chief. You need to work hard during lessons.

Oh, but I heard on TV that a short nap can make you more productive.

Atta girl, Ayumu! You should lay your head down on a nice fluffy pillow and nap with me, too! But just a quick one. We need to focus on our lessons, like Karin said.

If Kanata's actually agreeing to shorten her naps, she must be incredibly motivated!

No fair, no fair! I wanna take a nap on a nice, fluffy pillow, too! Emma-chi, let's join the resistance and get some shut-eye!

Huh? Me?! S-Sure, but just a little catnap, okay?

Sweet! I get to lie down on a cushy Emma-chi pillow!

I'm cushy? You mean my belly? Sure, go ahead.

Grrr. I want in on all these airheaded remarks, too!

Hmm? Kasumi, did you say something?

Huh? N-No, nothing at all! Oh, right! Shizuko, have you already decided what you wanna do at the event?

Well, we only just decided to join in right now, so no, not yet. But I guess I'd like to try something I failed at before, and see if I can do it now.

How about you, Rina?

Umm, uhh… Rina-chan Board says, “Confused.”

R-Rina, are you okay? Your face is beet red. Do you need to lie down?

Love you, Ayumu.

I need to organize all my ideas for this event as well!

Well, this is a surprise, Setsuna. I figured you to be the type who always keeps a stock of several performances ready at all times.

Huh? N-No way. You think too highly of me, Karin! I usually don't get things figured out until the last second.

I do agree it'd be better if I had a bunch of ideas ready to go beforehand, though.

*Chuckle* I always thought of you as this far-off presence, Setsuna. It's kind of a relief to hear you say all that.

*Sigh* If anything, you seem like the type of girl who's always prepared, Karin.

Hmm. I guess if I had to pick one or the other, I'd say I am. I always feel less stressed when I have a plan.

(The event has been scheduled, and everyone's morale is high.)

(All right! As chief, I need to do my best to support them all!)