μ's started an advice column? That sounds super fun!

Right? I thought the same.

I opened submissions for emails on the school idol fansite and a whole bunch flooded in…

Am I allowed to send in an email to seek advice?

Yeah, I think you can, but…Shizuku, are you having trouble with something? You don't want to talk to me about it?

We'll all hear you out.

I-I'm sorry! It's nothing too serious, but…

Kasumi's always procrastinating on her assignments and then rushing them right at the last second. I was just wondering if there was something we could do about it…

Wha—Shizuko!

Oh, so that's what was bugging you…

Kasumi…

Don't look at me like that, Shioko! You're scaring me!

Shizuku, I believe that we can solve that problem within the very grounds of our school. Do allow us to handle it.

Maybe it's time for demon drill sergeant Ai to make an appearance again.

Nooo! Not the demon drill sergeant!

Shizukooo! Why did you have to go and say that?!

*Giggle* Sorry, Kasumi.

Don't you giggle at me!

Prez! Help meeeeee!

Sorry, Kasumi! I need to head off to Otonokizaka soon.

Leave Kasukasu to us!

Do take care on your way there.

Nooooooooo!

[Fade in/out.]

Hey, everyone! I printed out the emails seeking advice that were submitted to the fansite.

Wh-Whoa! There are so many!

Once we posted that people could ask μ's for advice, everyone jumped at the chance.

The sheer number of emails we received proves exactly how popular we are! But you know, I think we deserve even more!

Says the one who was disappointed to hear that we were doing an advice column.

H-Hey! Quiet, you!

I can't call myself a school idol if I let my fans down. No more complaining! Let's do this!

I just hope I can give them the advice that they need.

Me too. We still lack experience ourselves, so I'm a little doubtful as to whether we will be able to solve all these worries or not…

Well, no use mulling it over. We need to jump in and get into it first!

It's just as Honoka says. Now let's give all these emails a read, shall we?

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Hmm… Let's see… “What can I do to become cool and pretty like Maki?” How am I supposed to know?!

Here, Maki. You answer this!

What are you getting so grumpy about?

I'm not grumpy!

“I love to eat. Donuts are my favorite, but I always get carried away and eat too many. How do I stop myself from eating so many?”

I get how this person feels! It's tough to resist your favorite foods. So I think my advice would be not to hold back and eat as much you want of whatever you like!

Just increase the amount of exercise you do for however much you eat, and it's all good!

How about we come up with an exercise regimen for them too? I could make one.

Go easy on them, Eli-chi.

“My best friend is the type to act first and think later. She messes up a lot too, and watching her makes me anxious.”

“I try to drop hints for her, but she seems to forget them right away. What can I do to help her?”

I know exactly what this person is going through!

Having that experience will make answering it easier! What advice will the two of you give?

I think there's only one thing that we can say to them…

Yes. Our answer will be, “Give up and just go along with her.”

*Giggle* You can't just leave your best friend alone, right? Plus, if you're right by her side, you can give her the support she needs.

Aww, you guys would just give up? I think the friend might get the message if they don't give up on warning her.

You're one to talk!

Huh?! What's wrong, Umi?

[Fade in/out.]

Phew. I think we're all a little tired. Maybe it's time for a break.

That's a good idea. There is still a lot to go through, after all.

You look like you're in a good mood, Maki.

Not particularly.

Nico did say that the number of emails is proof of popularity. Who can blame you for smiling so much at that?

I said I'm not smiling.

But on that topic, it does feel a little strange to have so many people relying on us like this.

I feel very grateful. However, we did receive a lot more mail than anticipated. I'd love to give each email a proper reply, but we cannot neglect our promo video either.

Huh? You guys also haven't decided on what to do for your promo video yet?

By the sound of it, I suppose Nijigasaki is in the same boat?

Yeah. We're trying to find inspiration for some good ideas, so now I'm visiting all sorts of different places to try and find a hint.

Don't tell me you're here to spy on us?!

N-No! I just figured that if I helped out the fansite, I might understand what the fans want from us.

That's why I volunteered to do this.

I never expected you guys to be stuck too, though.

This works out fantastically. Since we're giving advice to all of our fans, how about you hear our problems out?

What?!