Anyway, I'm gonna be here for the next while… Why are you staring at me like that?

When you returned for the School Idol Festival for a spell, you went straight back overseas afterward, did you not?

What's the real reason you've come back here at this precise point in time?

Why do you keep asking me that? I told you, it's about time I went back to college. I'm here at Nijigasaki to be a student teacher.

I don't believe you. You've never been the type to make decisions based on your academic standings.

And I'm certain that you came to Nijigasaki with some kind of ulterior motive.

You're so cynical… Can't you just be happy to see me? You used to be so sweet, always wanting your big sister around.

Wh-When did I give you that impression?!

Pretty recently. Remember? We secretly lit fireworks together and you were shaking because you were so happy.

No! I was feeling faint because you had woken me up in the middle of the night and I was very sleepy!

Ahahaha! Don't be embarrassed!

[Fade in/out.]

Hey guys, did you see the new student teacher?

I've only heard the rumors that we got a new cool-looking teacher.

That student teacher is Kaoruko. Remember her? She's the original organizer of the School Idol Festival.

The person who sent us an e-mail saying that she's cheering us on.

Whoa, really?! I should go thank her for her support!

I want to express my gratitude to her for founding such an incredible event, too!

Isn't this our lucky chance, if such an amazing person is now a student teacher at our school? I want to hear all of her stories.

She was actually at the School Idol Festival that we organized.

What?! Why didn't you tell us that?!

S-Sorry. I missed the right moment to tell you…

Is that why she came to Nijigasaki?

Hey, can't you ask her on our behalf if she can come visit the School Idol Club?

That's a good idea. I'll ask her!

Heya! Is this the School Idol Club?

WAAAHH?!

Kaoruko?!

Hey! If you're here then this must be the Club. Can I come in for a visit?

[Fade in/out.]

Ahahaha! I wasn't expecting you guys to give me the royal treatment like this. I didn't think you even knew who I was.

But I'm glad. The event I poured my heart and soul into is in good hands now, with you girls being so organized.

I'd like to thank you officially. Thanks for keeping my passion—no, the passion of all school idols going!

U-Um, if it's okay, we'd like to ask you about so many things…

Sure, ask away. But I'm actually here today to ask you guys a favor. Will you hear me out?

Come with me, you guys!

[Fade in/out.]

Wait a second! This is the School Idol Association clubroom! Miss Kaoruko, are you actually…a spy?!

Huh? No, no. This has nothing to do with the Club or the Association. I have a favor to ask of all of the school idols at Nijigasaki.

Oh, wow! What's going on? Why's everyone here all together?!

Aha! You've finally decided to join my Association, haven't you?! I welcome you with open arms!

You're a little overexcited, Lanzhu.

It's warranted! This is amazing!

Hey, Lanzhu. Long time no see.

Oh hi, Kaoruko. What's up? Did you convince the Club members to join us?

Nah. I wanted to talk to all of Nijigasaki's school idols. Lanzhu, bring the other Association members over to me.

What… Please don't order me around. Just wait a moment.

[Fade in/out.]

To all of you Nijigasaki school idols, I'm sorry for forcing a meeting with you guys today. I wanted to explain things as quickly as possible.

I'm actually planning a new school idol event right now.

It'll be an event where more and more different people can put everything they've got into being and loving school idols!

I call it…The School Idol Exhibition!

The School Idol Exhibition?

Yup. I plan on it being an event where each school's most-recommended school idols have their promo video showcased across Japan!

What do you think? Do you want to be in it?

Yes! It sounds fun. We'll be able to see school idols from across the country at their very best!

I'm pumped up already! I wanna be in it!

The most-recommended school idols of each school… In our school's case, that would be the School Idol Association, so naturally it will be me who is showcased.

Lanzhu, in this event the representative won't be automatically decided. The plan is for participating schools to hold school auditions.

The individual or group who gains the most support from their own school will be chosen as the representative.

So you're saying we've got a good chance ourselves.

Sounds like it!

Yup. That's all I wanted to say. I'll be in touch with details about the school auditions.

Oops, I almost forgot. I wanted to suggest something before the school auditions. Actually, consider it an order from the event organizer.

You guys must want to know more about each other as rivals if you're gonna have school auditions, right? Why don't you all go on a training camp together?

WHAAAT?!