That's a wrap!

The new training regimen is really tough… Rina-chan Board says, “Wilt.”

I went back and forth over this training regimen since it's pretty difficult, but I figured you're all at a level now where you could see it to the end, and you did! You're amazing!

It proves that everyone's leveled up!

Yes. We have far more energy to move now than before.

It's tough, but I'm able to give it my all when I can tell I've improved.

Just imagine what would happen if we keep improving like this? I'm already the best around, but I'll be even better than my best!

Let's all aim to be the very best, together!

I need to give it my all to keep up with everyone!

Could I have a moment with everyone, please?

Urk! Shioko! And the school monitors, to boot! What? What is it?! Are you all here to monitor our practice sessions as well?!

No, that's not it. We have an announcement to make to all of you today.

I would like to inform you that the Monitoring Committee has been disbanded.

That's a plot twist I didn't see coming!

Really?! But why the sudden change of heart?

Lanzhu said that they are no longer required. They will no longer interfere with your live shows. Please feel free to perform as you wish.

Does that mean that we won?

Sorry. The Monitoring Committee has been disbanded, but that's all.

So no win?

But now we're able to perform live shows at school whenever we want. That's a step in the right direction.

She's right. The fact that we're able to perform live shows now is huge progress!

Thanks, Shioriko.

You don't need to thank me. As you are now free to perform live shows around the school, please do so with all of your might.

We are truly sorry for all of the trouble we have caused!

We have now been relieved of our roles, so we will return to our positions as student council secretaries.

You two were student council secretaries?

Yes. It was originally Lanzhu's idea that school monitors be instituted.

However, President Mifune chose us specifically in order to keep interruptions to your activities to a minimum, because we've been fans of the Club all along.

We felt so terrible about what we were doing the whole time.

Was that why you always seemed to appear just as our live shows were ending?

We were waiting in the shadows, listening to all of you perform!

Is that so? Thank you so much. And thank you, Shioriko.

I'm supporting your efforts, after all.

You don't want to return to the Club, Shioriko?

Sorry, but that's something I can't do.

Why?

Because I've known Lanzhu for so long. You can see for yourself just how entitled she thinks she is to do as she pleases, but I just can't just abandon her.

You can't leave your childhood friend high and dry, right? I know exactly how you feel.

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Lanzhu really is incredible. The more I see myself improve, the more I realize just how amazing Lanzhu is.

I know. The closer I try to get to her, the further away she feels. We train in the same way every day, but I don't even feel like I'm getting anywhere near her at all.

At the event the other day, the roar from the crowd when Lanzhu appeared was incredible. Even though there were school idols from other schools around, Lanzhu was the star.

Yeah. It made me want to be just like her someday.

Doesn't chasing after Lanzhu remind you of Setsu?

*Giggle* I had the same thought. It's like they have no limits. I'm doing what they do, but I just can't keep up. I don't want to admit it, but they give off the same vibe.

They both have completely different approaches to their performances, though. Lanzhu polishes everything up to produce outstanding quality. She's perfect.

Setsuna is… How should I put this? Like a school idol found in the wild, I guess?

*Snort* Bahahaha! I bet Setsu'd be pretty mad if she heard you talk about her a wild animal!

But doesn't it feel that way? She's not all about putting on a school idol act or trying hard to become one. It's as if she already is a school idol, just by existing.

Hmm. I think you're right. It's kinda hard to describe what it is that makes Setsu so amazing.

Right? And along those lines, you'd choose Lanzhu if you needed an example of a school idol, since we can explain what makes her incredible.

What's this? Are you two sharing secrets? I bet you're talking about me!

We are! We were just talking about how amazing you are, Lanzhu. You're the perfect example of a school idol!

Well, that's obvious. You're not done talking, are you? You two can continue once you've answered my question.

What question?

Have you thought of any ideas to show off what makes the Association so great?

Nooope, not a single thing. I have done a bunch of thinking, though.

I see. I won't rush you, but I have high hopes, Ai. You have an expansive view, interesting ideas, and the ability to realize them. I hold you in high regard overall.

You got my recognition, Ai. Me. The amazing Lanzhu. You should have more confidence in yourself.

After hearing you say that, I just have to give it my all now. Leave it to me!

I'm counting on you.

Ai'll come up with an AI-opening AI-dea! Geddit?