That was a long trip, you guys. We've made it to the boarding house.

Is this really a deserted island?

It is indeed.

That's great! I've been to resorts all around the world, but a deserted island is the only place I've never been to before.

When Kaoruko said that she'd decide our lodgings for us, I worried that she'd pick somewhere unsuitable for someone of my status. I never thought she'd pick a deserted island!

Hey, let's go explore! We need to find some mysterious underground ruins!

*Laugh* It'd be so exciting if we found underground ruins!

*Giggle* I've never seen Lanzhu so excited before.

She's such a child. People don't just go and find underground ruins that easily.

Though, I have a feeling there's probably a secret facility. Like maybe a secret lab where they research captured aliens and UFOs…

It's good to see you're having fun too, Mia-chi. Yay!

This island sure brings back memories.

Yeah. It feels like so long ago!

We went through a lot last time.

We did, but it was also a lot of fun!

Oh right, this is where all that stuff happened…

Yeah. Honoka's fake death, and the incident with the Aqours zombies.

That night really scared the living daylights out of me. I really should've checked all of your acting abilities beforehand…

If we ever do that again, I swear I'm gonna make it the perfect crime scene!

That's not necessary. Ayumu and the others totally believed it even with that level of acting.

If you made it seem any more real, they might not believe you when you reveal that it's a prank.

You might be right about that… Ugh, that's too bad.

Okay you guys, put your bags down here! We'll have a short rest and then get started with practice.

Hey Rina.

What's up?

I want to sleep next to you tonight.

Sure. Let's share my bed.

Can I go, Shioriko?

You may. However, try not to inconvenience Rina and her clubmates with your demands.

Do you want to sleep in our room too, Shioriko?

What? Um… Would that really be all right?

Of course!

Hold it riiiiiight there! No getting friendly with the Association!

Aw, come on. Can't we just all squish in and sleep in the same room?

[Fade in/out.]

Oh? What are Karin and Ai doing?

Huh? Do you think they're practicing a performance together?

Together? So they've formed a duo? Rina-chan Board says, “Question mark?”

It looks that way to me. I'm impressed. All of us have different things we want to do, so it's tough for any of us to team up together.

But… Those two seem intense. It's like they're not singing to match each other, but more like they're competing…

Yeah, but for competing they're also kind of in sync.

It's like they're bringing out the best parts of each other!

Wow, they're taking on an interesting approach.

I was surprised when they said they were teaming up, but I like it. This will be fun for me, too.

Their song is amazing as well. It really showcases all of Ai and Karin's good qualities! Hey, did you write this song, Mia?!

Yeah.

It's really, really good! I can't believe I'm seeing those two like this!

You really are a straightforward person. You just love school idols, through and through.

That's right! I love them!

[Fade in/out.]

Phew. What did you guys think? Are you shocked by our secret plan?

This is what we've decided to do. The two of us are going to represent Nijigasaki.