There's a problem we need to address to perform the guerrilla gig.

Yes! It's how to do it without alerting the Monitoring Committee! Rina-chan Board says, “Tense.”

Right. We're being watched, so we can't do anything that would draw attention.

What's up with that? We're not doing anything wrong!

So we need to figure out how to fly under the radar without alerting suspicion, right?

Should we decide on the time and place now, not tell anyone, and then just pop up on that day and perform?

In terms of keeping everything airtight, then that's the way to go, but that would lead to another problem.

What would that be?

The possibility that no one would come to watch us despite the effort we put into the live show.

While it's a surprise, pop-up live show, we need to hint in advance that something's going to happen at this time and place, or nobody will show up.

But if word spreads too far, then there's also the risk of the Monitoring Committee stepping in and shutting it down.

True. If we publicize the fact that we're going to do a guerrilla gig, the Monitoring Committee will just show up too.

But I don't like the idea of leaving the people who'd want to see our live show in the dark.

If we don't promote the show, nobody will come. If we do, it'll get shut down. What exactly do you suggest we do, then?

We might not be able to tell the students at our school, but I do want the people in our fan clubs to come watch us, at the very least.

Should we let people know through our fan club websites?

That could be dangerous. We don't know for sure that there aren't any school monitors lurking within our fan clubs.

In other words, no matter what we do, any sort of promotion is risky.

Oh! How about we think of some kind of code that only the people in our fan clubs understand?

A code, huh? Will everyone be able to decipher it?

Why don't we trying spreading a rumor?

A rumor?

Yes. Um, it was a long time ago, but do you remember?

Oh! I know exactly what you're talking about!

That's right. There was that one time you spent the day hunting all over our complex because you heard a rumor that a TV show was going to be filmed there.

Yeah. You were right there with me from the start.

I sure was. It really was just a rumor that one time, but there were a bunch of other people walking around the complex just like us.

Uh-huh! We were even sharing information with each other about how we hadn't spotted a camera crew here or there.

I see! That might be a good idea!

But even if it's a rumor, won't the school monitors show up if the information makes its way to them?

There are only two school monitors, so if we spread rumors about lots of locations, maybe they won't be able to cover them all.

But how do we start those rumors? We'd be in big trouble if they found out that the rumors came from us, right?

I have an idea for that.

You do?

Yep. I'll try asking the captains and presidents of all the clubs I got close to over the course of the school tour and the School Idol Festival.

I just knew you'd come through with something. It really is times like these where the company we keep steps up for us.

In that sense, the Prez might just be our strongest ally in all of Nijigasaki.

I'm starting to feel like this might actually come together!

It's not gonna just come together, we're gonna bring it together!

You're psyched and ready for action, aren't you, Kasumi?

Of course! We're gonna show that selfish princess, with her high-and-mighty act, exactly what we're made of!

If that's all decided, then let's jump straight into practice! I've already let Eli know, so we can head over to Otonokizaka now!

[Fade in/out.]

And that's enough!

That's it? But I can still totally keep going.

*Chuckle* Your stamina sure has increased, and your dancing skills have really improved, Kasumi. I can tell you've been trying really hard at practice.

That's because I wanted to surprise you! I've practiced my heart out! Ayumu and the others practiced real hard as well, but not as hard as me!

Yeah, everyone's really polished up their charms. But don't push yourself too hard. You should call it a day as well. We don't want to be a burden to Eli and the others.

Oh, that's right! We're only borrowing this place!

Hey, Prez? You've been the teeniest, tiniest bit depressed since the other day, haven't you?

When it comes to you, I can just tell. I won't stand for it if you're feeling down because of that selfish princess!

Is that how I appear to you? I don't think I'm depressed, but maybe I am if you think so.

I've said it many times before, but you truly are amazing! The fact that you don't realize it really makes me so upset!

You're flattering me too much. It really feels like the Association is on a different level, and I can feel it even more since I grew some myself while I was studying abroad.

Hmph. Even if you're right, you're still the only person for me.

Because you love school idols just as much as I do. I want someone like that.

Just you watch. I'm gonna show everyone how truly amazing you are with our next live show.

I'm gonna tell everyone how incredible you are through my song!

Kasumi…