*Yaaawn*

*Giggle* That was a big yawn.

Bwah?! R-Riko!

Morning, Chika. Did you stay up late?

Ahaha… I was watching a μ's show and then before I knew it, it was light outside.

Just be careful not to fall asleep during class, okay?

Ugh… I can't really promise that.

Oh, Chika… Well, I guess you must have been really absorbed in it for this to happen.

Yeah. I just thought if I want to make something worthy of being called the best promo video, researching μ's is a crucial first step!

But I didn't end up learning a thing! They're just way too good!

I know I need to study them! I do, but…it's no use. I get sucked in right away.

*Sigh* I admire them so much.

You ARE practically their biggest fan.

Yup! I want us to make a video that draws people in like that too.

You might not have been able to do any research, but you seem to have more purpose now.

You don't seem like you're going to fall asleep anymore either, since we've been talking.

Ah! You're right! They even got rid of my drowsiness. μ's is really amazing!

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Chika was so funny today. Like in class, the teacher suddenly called on her, right? And then—

Huh?! You! Don't you dare!

Then she said, “Yes! I admire μ's!”

Th-That's the truth though! So technically, I wasn't wrong!

You've been thinking about them since this morning, haven't you?

Exactly! That's all that's been in my head, so—

Chika. Was there anything ELSE in your head during class?

Eek! Um, well… No. I'm sorry.

Unbelievable. Please be more careful from now on.

Still, what your head truly was filled with was the Aqours video, was it not?

Well… I'm so enthralled with μ's that I thought maybe it's a bit much to expect us to be the very best…

I really do want people to say that Aqours is the greatest! But I can't stop admiring μ's!

Then I wondered if I could even make a good video when I'm feeling this wishy-washy.

My admiration for μ's won't change, zura.

Mine neither.

Everyone here feels the same. And anyway, it's okay to want people to say you're the best!

I understand what you're saying, Chika, but it might not be possible to lose that sense of wonder.

…I see. So I can still admire them. I'm allowed to want to win, even though I'm such a big fan.

Hmph. It seems we have resolved my little demon's meager concern. We shall practice harder than ever toda—

Ah, before that, can I say something?

What is it, Mari?

I want to talk about the Aqours Challenges article that was updated yesterday.

Oooh, I wanna talk about that too!

Me too!

Hanamaru's challenge was really great. I can't believe that's what you were up to in Tokyo.

Eheheh. I came back stronger and wiser, zura! I'll help Aqours be number one with my strongest weapon!

The third years' challenges made me cry when I read them too.

Ruby…

Yeah. We learned the true strength of their feelings.

*Giggle* Well, we ARE the original Aqours.

My little demons even sang their praises on my live stream.

The customers that came into the diving shop said they saw it too.

And people were talking about it online!

It looks like this turned into a great opportunity for those who've never heard of Aqours before to learn more about us.

In retrospect, it seems that we have stumbled across the perfect project for us.

Yeah. We can think about how we'd like to improve, then take on that challenge. It's so exciting! And the fact that people are watching us makes me so happy!

I'm gonna use the Aqours Challenges to power up too!

I can't let Zuramaru and the third years have all the glory.

I'm excited to see everyone's challenges, zura!

Mwahaha… Excellent. I'll show you what kind of challenge the great fallen angel has prepared!