Anyway, now that the event is over, we can finally take a break.

Yeah, we all worked really hard leading up to the event. Should we start thinking about what's next for us?

Listen up, everyone! Sorry to keep you so busy, but I've already found our next event!

Ta-da!

Let's see. Whoa! Look at this! It says we can win a spot to perform on the main stage at the School Idol Festival!

The main stage at the School Idol Festival? Only the top school idols are able to perform there!

What?! That's amazing!

B-But, that means we will be up against some tough competitors, right?

Yeah. I expect there to be participants from all over the country.

Rina-chan Board says, “Dizzyyy…”

We were nervous enough performing on that other stage.

This sounds like a huge step up. I think at our current skill level, that's a very tall order, no?

I think we can do it!

I was watching you all from the audience, and you shined so much while performing!

Did you look at the people in the audience from up on the stage?

A-Actually, not really.

Me neither. I was too busy thinking about myself.

They all looked like they were having a ball! Anyway, I'm convinced that it's only a matter of time before you end up performing at a big competition. So, why wait?

Let's go for it!

Go for it? I guess you're right. A lot of the time, when you try something, it ends up being really fun.

Hmm. Well, if you say so.

I guess it can't hurt to try.

Let's do it! It's our chief's idea, after all!

Is everyone ready for this?

I'll have to update my Rina-chan Board.

I'll come up with an even more efficient way to nap, and put that extra time and energy towards practicing!

That's the spirit, everyone! All right, let's aim for the main stage and try our best!

Yeah!

But if we're gonna be competing against veterans from all across the country, it sounds like we need a plan.

I agree. But what should that be? We'll continue polishing our individual skills of course, but what else can we do?

Actually, I had some thoughts about that that I wanted to share with you all.

What is it?

For this next competition, what do you think about entering as a group?

What? I thought we decided to leverage our individual personalities and try our best as solo acts?

That idea makes me a little nervous.

I like the way things are right now, too.

Oh, I'm not saying we should give up on the solo acts or anything!

But, umm, the thing that got me into school idols in the first place was seeing the μ's and Aqours joint performance.

What? You got to see that?!

Yeah. The intensity they had on stage with their strengths combined was incredible. I can still remember every detail.

Even though each member stood out on her own, they were still in harmony. It was like they were lifting each other up. It's hard to explain, but it was truly amazing.

I wish I could see a performance like that from my beloved Nijigasaki. On stage the other day, Ayumu and Kasumi seemed a little nervous at first.

I thought maybe it'd be more reassuring if you were all on stage together.

Wh-What are you talking about? I wasn't nervous.

Oh, don't lie. Your voice was shaking a little at the start.

Sh-Shizuko!

A group, huh? I guess those of us who were in the club to start are probably more resistant to the idea. But I think I wouldn't mind it so much now.

Yeah, maybe we should give it another try. It won't be like last time.

But!

Don't worry, Setsuna. You're not the type of person to make the same mistakes over again. None of us are.

I might get carried away again.

That's why you have me. I'll do my best to support you!

You should just give in, Setsuna. Our chief is quite stubborn.

A group might be okay. Maybe we'll learn why you became obsessed with school idols.

Hmph. I guess I have no choice. But even if it's a group, I have to be the center!

There's still time until the event. We can make it if we work really hard!

That's true. Maybe we should take on this new challenge!

Thank you, everyone!

Let's discover the hidden charms of the Nijigasaki idol group!