Everyone! I'm sorry! I was wrong!

Huh? What's wrong?

I'm confused.

I said that you should enter the next competition as a group, but I take it all back. I think you should all enter as solo acts instead!

What?!

Does that mean our performance couldn't live up to your ideals?

Don't give up on us! We're still in the middle of practicing. I think that with a bit more time, we'll be able to reach the level you expect of us!

We can do it! Please, let us try!

No, it's not your fault. I'm the one who was wrong!

Wrong about what?

Remember when I was describing μ's and Aqours' appeal?

You told us how clean and synchronized their movements were. Are we not good enough yet?

No, that's not it. At the time, I thought I was telling you to do the right thing. But after watching you all practice, I realized I was wrong.

Wrong about us?

I-It's true that there were parts we were struggling with.

We'll try harder. Please give us a chance.

No, no. I mean, even though it's your performance, I felt like it was all about what I wanted.

The stage belongs to you. You should do what you think is best and have fun doing it. Then, the people watching will be able to have fun too.

I'm so grateful that you tried to recreate the performance that captured my heart for me.

Even though all I can do for you is cheer from the sidelines.

You have your own distinct personalities. The things you like and the things you want to do are different too. I think you're at your best when you're pursuing those things.

Kasumi, you can make all of your cute poses. And Karin, you can take advantage of your long limbs for sexy dances. You're at your best when you're showing off your individuality.

Um… What's cute about me?

You always seem like you're in a dreamlike state, but once you're up on stage, you're suddenly full of energy. It makes me want to jump around too.

What about me?

It can bring me to tears when I see you express the world of the lyrics through your theatrical choreography.

Rina looks happy using her Rina-chan Board to connect to her audience. I said this before too, but because her enjoyment really comes through, it makes me want to support her even more.

Ayumu is very precise with her singing and dancing. The way she treats each performance carefully makes me want to burn it into my memory.

Ai can get the whole audience fired up and feeds off of their energy. When I see that elated smile of hers, I can't help but smile too.

Setsuna can make the audience hers in an instant. When she's singing, I can't focus on anything other than her.

When Emma sings, I feel like I'm being wrapped in a warm blanket. I feel relieved, and I want to sing along with her.

I'm not saying you're not capable of putting on a great group performance. But right now, it seems too restrictive.

I think what's perfect for all of you is putting on a performance that really shows off your personalities.

That's why…

Thank you for being so considerate of us.

We don't feel like we're being forced to do this or anything.

That's right. We just wanted to make you happy. But if it came off as constrained to you, that just goes to show how insightful you are.

It's true that there were things that I wanted to do differently.

There's one thing you said that was unforgivable!

You said, “All I can do for you is cheer from the sidelines.” But let me correct you on behalf of the others, you're doing a whole lot more than just cheering us on!

That's right! We're able to work this hard because you're always watching over us!

For sure! You're our friend who helps us create our performances. I don't want you to put yourself down like that.

You guys!

We'll enter the competition solo. But we'll keep practicing together.

Even though we won't be standing on stage together, our hearts are always one.

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Hey, come look at the video. Isn't Emma giving off a more mature vibe than usual?

Let me see. Oh, you're right. Something's different.

*Giggle* Not bad, right? Karin gave me some advice during the group lessons.

Oh, watch my video too. Emma taught me how to turn more gracefully.

You know, I think the group lessons were necessary in the end.

That's right. We're definitely better off doing solo acts, but there are a lot of other things we learned from each other while we were in a group.

It's good that you recommended a group performance. I learned many things.

But those results were a coincidence. All I did was shorten the amount of time you had for solo practice.

That's not true. You're really amazing. You helped us notice things about ourselves that we wouldn't have noticed on our own.

We promised to continue supporting each other at practice. Because of our group lessons, we learned the importance of hearing each other's ideas.

Really? I'm glad to hear that then.

We've really leveled up! The victory stand will be all ours!

Kasumi, have you ever heard the phrase “Don't count your chickens before they've hatched”?

What is that? Counting chickens? To help you sleep?

Kasumi, let's work on your studies too.