The joint event organized by Ai came to a successful end and Lanzhu won. Despite varying results, everyone involved is satisfied with how they thrilled the crowd with their wholehearted performances. Karin feels otherwise.

You and Setsuna head over to the student council room one afternoon following the joint event to ask Shioriko about broody Karin. As you help with student council work and find out about Karin, Satsuki and Uzuki return.

Practicing with Lanzhu makes Karin realize how polished Lanzhu is—but her level is attainable with enough practice. Because Lanzhu won the joint event, Karin is convinced further that her methods are right. Her obsession deepens.

Emotions run high and Karin drives Emma away despite her visiting out of concern. Unable to understand why she did that and got so emotional, Karin's regret and confusion lead to her skipping school. Who then comes to her?

Emma frets over hurting Karin. She's at a loss because she believes she could have worded things better, but can't ever lie or hide the truth from Karin. What does Kanata say to Emma upon seeing her like this?

Kanata now understands Emma's passion for school idols and how she feels about Karin. She decides to roll up her sleeves for the two of them. How does Kanata decide to work her magic?

Karin and Kanata enjoy themselves at Haruka's live show. Watching the live show has made Karin realize that she has perhaps been self-conceited. The shame makes her want to be left alone, but Kanata decides to take her somewhere.

Karin is brought to a park by Kanata where she watches Emma perform a live show. She is brought to heart-wrenching tears by Emma's gentle, comforting voice as she sings surrounded by children. Emma then warmly embraces Karin.

Karin, Emma, and Kanata talk to each other after Emma's live show in the park. They chat about their ideals and aspirations, respectfully disagreeing at times. Now that she's come to a realization, what will Karin do next?

Karin's live show with her true emotions on display is a huge success. After seeing the bold performance of a powered-up Karin, you reaffirm yourself as a fan of hers. As normality returns for Karin, big news hits everyone!