One, two, three, four! One, two, three, four! And that's it! Let's have a break.

*Huff* *Puff* Was it just me, or was today way more intense than usual?!

We've still got a long way to go before we can make a promo video worthy of being number one. I'm going to keep bumping up the intensity so be ready for that.

You're going to what…?

Kanan sure is fired up.

*Giggle* Everyone here is just as fired up as she is.

Are you all right, Ruby?

Yup! I've still got more to give! I'll do my Rubesty!

We gotta practice even more to reach Chika's lofty ambitions.

That's right! I know we can do it if we put our hearts into it!

Heh… It appears as though the time has come to unleash my sealed-away powers…

Oh? Looks like you've still got a bunch of gas left in the tank. Maybe I'll put together an especially intense schedule just for you, Yoshiko.

I was just kidding! Honest! I'm sorryyyyyy!

Huh? Where's Hanamaru?

What do you mean? She's right—

Oh no! She's collapsed! Hanamaru! Are you okay?!

*Huff* *Wheeze* I'm fine, zura… I just need to rest a little longer…

You don't look fine! Wipe off that sweat! Drink some water!

Urgh…

[Fade in/out.]

Hanamaru, are you okay?

I'm sorry for making you guys worry. I'm fine now, zura.

Geez. You shouldn't bottle stuff up until you collapse like that. You need to speak up if the practice is too harsh for you.

But…

No buts, Hanamaru. We're worried about you!

I'm not holding everyone back? Dancing is our strongest forte, so…

You're not holding us back at all.

But if you can't help but think that way, then maybe your Aqours Challenge could be to build up some more stamina, Zuramaru.

Hmmm… Maybe I should do that.

[Fade in/out.]

Everyone else manages to keep up with practice even though it's really tough. I'm doing my best, but it's not quite enough…

Right now, the other members want to make a promo video that all the people out there will love the most, but I…

I'm not really contributing to Aqours properly…

Maybe I really do need to power up even more. I'm lacking in stamina and charm when compared to everyone else.

I'm gonna go do some special training, zura! I'm gonna become an even more incredible school idol! That's my Aqours Challenge, zura!

Now that my mind's made up, there's only one thing to do!

[Fade in/out.]

“The Aqours Challenges!” huh? Your column for the school idol fansite sounds like fun!

*Giggle* I'm looking forward to it too. But I need to do some special training and boost myself up for that, zura.

So I can have more stamina, great dancing skills, charm, always be smiling, and a whole bunch of other things!

It's my Aqours Challenge to grow stronger and become a school idol with all of those qualities!

Are you sure you want me to be the person who helps you with that training? Maybe I should get Eli or someone else for you.

N-No! I want you, zura!

Really…?

Yup. So, like… I've read articles about you in magazines before, and I've heard stories about you from Ruby too.

It's why I've always looked up to you so… Could you help me with this, zura? Please?

You look up to me?! N-No way! You're making me blush!

But I understand how you feel now! I'll do anything I can to help you. I'm at your service!

Okay, great! I want you to teach me how to dance. Please!

[Fade in/out.]

H-Hanamaru, are you okay?

*Huff* *Wheeze* *Siiigh* This is reeeeeally tough, zuraaa!

Take deep breaths and steady your breathing.

*Inhale* *Exhale* *Inhale* *Exhale*

I'm sorry! I'm really sorry I couldn't be a good teacher for you!

No! I-I'm the one who's sorry here!

We've bumped up my amount of practice, but I'm still not quite there yet…

That's not true. You made it to the very end!

And you managed to pull off some choreography that I find hard myself.

That was just a fluke, zura…

Awww… What am I gonna do if I fail my Aqours Challenge?!

Hey, Hanamaru? I've been thinking.

I'm good at dancing, right? So I'm sure there's something you're good at too.

That's what your strongest weapon is—and your greatest charm.

I think improving on what you're good at will power you up.

What I'm good at is my strongest weapon?

I just don't know, zuraaa!