*Huff* *Puff* W-We made it. Where's the airplane?

It's…already taken off.

But that's… It can't end like this. Not like this!

I'm not having it! You think I'm going to let you get away with this, Lanzhu?!

What are we going to do?

Like you have to ask! We're chasing her to Hong Kong!

Yeah! I won't give up until she's listened to that song!

Yeah!

Let's do this. No matter what, we're going to make her listen to it.

Then Lanzhu will definitely understand!

Oh… What are you girls doing here?

That's what we should ask you!

Why? Why are you here?

You tried to leave right under our noses!

We thought we'd never see you again. It felt like my heart was going to burst!

You dragged me here so you could master singing my songs, right?! What happened to that idea?!

Wh-Why am I the one who's getting yelled at?

That's how much of a shock it was to everyone you deserted so selfishly! The same goes for me!

Karin…

Um, is that true?

Yes! That's exactly it! Everyone here thinks so… *Sniff*

I'm so happy that we found you, Lanzhu!

Ayumu!

Thank goodness we made it in time!

If you came back, does that mean you're not leaving Nijigasaki?

You'll keep being a school idol with us, right?

Shizuku, Kasumi, Emma… *Sniff*

Of course she will! You heard the song and now you're coming back, aren't you?

I just kept on hoping that you'd listen to it right away.

When we saw your live show, we all understood how you felt.

We understood everything that you've been wanting!

Setsuna, Rina, Kanata… *Sniff*

I finally understood how you felt too, Lanzhu.

Even though we've been friends forever… I'm so sorry that I didn't understand!

No, stop. Don't cry…

I won't let you ignore me. You can't just leave while we have a score to settle.

So… You better not go anywhere! Promise me!!!

Mia…

Wait… I don't understand.

Is this a dream? This is just like the world of my dreams!

Is it really okay for me to be a school idol with you? We can all do it together?

I'm… I'm your friend? Can we really work together?

*Sob* *Whimper* I'm so overwhelmed with thoughts. I can't…

Waaah!!!

[Fade in/out.]

Are you feeling better now? Here, have some water.

Thanks.

I'll say it again—welcome home, Lanzhu.

…

Just say, “It's good to be home” already!

I don't know, Ai… There's something scary about saying that.

You listened to Mia's song, huh?

Yes.

How was it?

It was amazing.

Obviously! I put everything I had into it.

And on top of that, I got everyone to help me write it. Everyone's feelings are written into it.

Huh?

I took the memories that everyone had of you in their hearts and wove them into the song.

The memories of me in everyone's hearts?

And one other thing. Did you notice the message that I hid in the song for you?

Yeah. The formal challenge, right?

Are you going to accept my challenge?

Obviously! No one but me can do lead vocals for that song!

Pff… That's exactly what Kasukasu said you'd say.

I just knew that's what she would say! But I'm telling you to call me Kasumin!

Huh? What? What are you talking about?

Kasumi does a really good impression of you, Lanzhu.

S-Setsuna!

*Shriek* Kasumi! You were imitating me?! I bet it was super cute!

What? Cute? I-I mean, I guess it was. It was very, very cute!

So it's settled, right? You're coming back to school?

Of course!

Oh, Lanzhu!

Wha— That hurts, you two. I can't hold the both of you up!

Too bad! We're not letting go!

Oof… Fine! But when we get back, I'm adding more weight training to the Association schedule!

[Fade in/out.]

Hellooo!

Hey, we've been waiting. How are the preparations at the venue going?

They're going great! How's everyone doing here?

Perfectly! Thanks to me, of course.

I can't believe I get to see you three perform so soon. I'm so excited.

After listening to that incredible song and having everyone come and meet me at the airport… I couldn't possibly just leave.

So who's going to be our main vocalist?

Hehe, Lanzhu is.

Hah! Obviously! That's because I'm extra, extra special! I'll be in the middle between these two special girls!

She's been like this the whole time. Can you please say something?

Hmm… I dunno, this is just how Lanzhu is.

Ah, we've gotta go soon. Everyone is waiting!

Shioriko, Mia, let's go! This live show is our new beginning together. I'll cry out for everyone to have fun with us, all right?