I'm sorry about all of this. I invited myself over and now I'm staying the night…

No, I should be the one apologizing! We're the ones who kept you back and then made it impossible for you to get home tonight.

I'm the one who's the sorriest for tagging along for the ride and staying the night too.

*Chuckle* Now it's like an apology-off or something.

Ahaha! Let's forget about all that and enjoy this sleepover!

Meaning we should chat up a storm while we snack on mikans!

Come to think of it, something's been on my mind. Were you the one who wrote the “Ask μ's” articles?

Yup, that's right.

I knew it! Hear that, Chika?

We were right all along!

Hm?

We figured it was probably you since whoever was writing the articles knew μ's inside out.

Their other campaigns are great too. You can tell since the response from all of the school idol fans has been huge.

Both Ruby and Dia would read the articles the second they got uploaded.

They would?

Uh-huh! I wish we could've shown you!

And I'm happy that we get the chance to participate as well!

I'm sure your fans will really love the Aqours Challenges column like they enjoyed the others.

*Chuckle* Thanks!

I wonder what kind of challenges would be good, though.

My challenge could be to set a new high-diving personal best!

That does sound pretty impressive.

What about me? Hmm…

For you… Maybe to eat a whole bunch of mikans?

Whaaat?!

[Fade in/out.]

*Mumble* Mmphf… Huh? When did I fall asleep?

Mornin'!

Ack! You?!

I just woke up too. Looks like we both dozed off while we were all talking.

Huh, really? Is Chika still asleep?

That's the thing. She's not here.

Where could she be?

Hmm…

Oh! Over there.

Huh? Did you find her?

Yup. Look outside the window. That's her, isn't it?

Sure looks like it. We should join her too.

Let's do it.

[Fade in/out.]

Wait, what? Riko?!

What are you two doing here at this time?

Same goes for you! We followed Chika out here.

So did I. I saw her through my window walking along the beach… Is something up with her?

We don't know either. Anyway, let's just head over to her.

[Fade in/out.]

Chikaaaaaa!

Huh? What are you three doing here?

That's what we want to ask you. What are you doing out here at this time?

My emotions started going around and around in circles as I got lost in my thoughts, so I figured I'd head outside to feel the night breeze for a bit.

Something on your mind?

I was thinking about what to do for the Aqours Challenges. Nothing's really coming to me…

That's why I've been racking my brain this whole time.

Aqours started as a group of three. Then it grew to five, six, and now the nine-girl group it is today.

My world where I was about to become normal monster Chika-chi got flipped completely upside down…

Chika…

Thinking about all that made me realize that everything we're doing is really amazing!

Like, we participated in the School Idol Festival and stuff! Can you believe it?!

I'm constantly being surprised, excited, and inspired by all of the shining girls who surround us.

I really do think that I made the right choice to become a school idol after falling in love with μ's. It's so, SO much fun!

And we feel the same way.

*Giggle* I'm glad to hear it!

I do enjoy myself, but right now I feel like that's not quite enough…

There's something that I've thought would be nice if it happened one day.

What's that?

For someone to tell me that Aqours is the most amazing thing there ever was.

I always figured that μ's was who I admired. That they're the group I'll always be chasing after. Actually, those feelings of mine are still pretty intense.

But do you know something? We—Aqours—are pretty incredible ourselves. That's why I want us to strive to reach number one.

So you want Aqours to have the best promo video, huh? It'd be pretty unreal if someone actually said that to us.

A-Am I asking for too much? μ's' promo video really was out of this world, so I don't know if I can pull off a performance that can move people like that…

Chika. Close your eyes, place your hand on your heart, and think about this. Do you have the heart to quit? Are you gonna give up on the challenge?

Us girls over at Nijigasaki look up to Aqours in the same way. In fact, I fell in love with school idols after watching a μ's and Aqours joint live show!

Chika…

Uh… Ummm…

I want to take on the challenge! I'm gonna do it! I want everyone to tell us that our promo video for the School Idol Exhibition was the best one!

Then it looks like you've chosen your challenge!

Yup! I'm gonna give it my aaall!