Dammit, it's already morning? What a ridiculous waste of time. Geez.

I can't believe I stayed up all night just binge-watching videos of the School Idol Club's live shows.

It's because of that weird stuff Ai and Karin said.

My song is similar to that infant's? Her songs aren't bad for a high school student, but she's still an amateur. She lacks skill. I hate that I was compared to her.

Who am I? I'm Mia Taylor. A member of the Taylor family. I've been writing songs for top artists from around the world for years, now.

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You made the correct decision. You were right to come here, you know.

Lanzhu, you said that you're excited to see my next performance, correct?

Yep, that I did.

Then could I ask you to watch me now? I want to sing a song packed full of everything within me!

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Yet, why does Shizuku want to sing the songs written by HER?

The difference in quality is so stark. Anyone who listens to them both would say that my songs are more polished.

And yet… Why?! I just don't get it.

…

*Sigh* It's stupid to rack my brains over things I already know. I'm in control of how good my songs are. That's all there is to it.

[Fade in/out.]

So, what do you think about doing more guerrilla gigs?

Would we be able to slip under the radar of the two school monitors, though?

And won't we be easily caught, since there are only so many places we can perform live shows?

We have more people who'll come and watch us now, so I'd like to perform more shows if we can.

I think we're probably okay on the school monitor front.

What?

I was talking to Ayumu, and it feels like there have been fewer and fewer times where we've been forced to stop on the spot when we've been found out.

Yeah. I think it's been ever since Shizuku came back, but they've been slow to take action even when they do discover our guerrilla gigs.

Does that mean the two school monitors are watching our live shows too?

This is just a passing thought, but…maybe they've become our fans?

It's just like, I keep catching their gazes. Maybe they get all giddy when they've been exposed to my cuteness, like everyone else.

You're right. I feel like I sometimes make eye contact with them as well.

Come to think of it, Karin, Ai, and Shioriko were all worried about the ban on the Club's activities, back when I was in the Association.

Has it got anything to do with that? In fact, they even fixed the bow on my costume the other day because it was crooked.

What?! Doesn't that put them on our side, then?!

We have more people watching our guerrilla gigs, and the school monitors are more lenient on us… Maybe now is the time to ask the pressing questions.

If we give it our all now, neither the Association nor the school will be able to ignore us. They might allow us to carry out our activities again.

“Might” isn't the right word to use here, Emma! We WILL make them officially recognize us and lift the ban!

We're not just gonna get the job done, we need to show everyone how much we've grown and improved. Rina-chan Board says, “Serious!”

How about we all study the Association's live show footage as part of our growth and improvement?

Why should we watch the enemy's videos?! We don't need to do any of that!

I understand why you'd be against it, Kasumi, but just hear me out.

I've gained experience I never had before by practicing in the Association. That's also why I think I was able to pull off a live show that impressed you, Kasumi. So…

Grr! If that's what you say, then fine. I'll watch it for our growth and improvement. But I'm not gonna recognize the Association, because I hate them.

I'd like to watch them. I want to learn whatever is available for me to learn.

Is everyone else on board?

Hmm. I suppose it's important to monitor the movements of the enemy.

I'll trust what Shizuku says.

Thank you, everyone. Okay, I'll play the video now.

[Fade in/out.]

Wow. I already knew this before, but seeing them perform again just reaffirms how incredible their stage presence is.

Yeah. I think their production quality is through the roof.

I didn't know that performances could be done in this way. I guess it goes to show just how different professionals really are.

Ai, Karin, and Shioriko have improved their dance skills so much.

And the song is great as well. That's Mia for you. She's able to write a bunch of songs, like this one, in such a short amount of time. I have so much respect for her.

I love your songs way more though, Prez! Especially since they're written just for me!

But I do feel like the emotion in this song intensifies when combined with Lanzhu's performance.

She's able to make any song her own.

Are you sure about that?

Huh? What's up, Rina?

Hmm… I don't get it.

I don't get it, but…

Hummm… Hrrrmmm… Rina-chan Board says, “Fizzle.”

Oh no! Rinako! Rinakooo!

I've overheated. I don't get it, but I think this song's been written for someone else, too.