Nine contests of the school idols!

The third round will be a karaoke singing contest!

Dancing, and now singing. It's really starting to look like a school idol's contest.

I guess everyone is finally ready to hear me sing? Now's my time to shine!

Umm… Can I do this one?

What? Why?

I've been working on my expression in singing, so I was hoping to show everyone my improvement.

Shizuku, you've been getting a lot better lately. Rina-chan Board says, “Serious!”

I've been getting better too, though.

Oh well, I'll give the spotlight to Shizuko this time.

Thanks guys! I'll do my best!

Who's going to sing for μ's?

How about Umi? We love Umi's voice!

Hold on, I'm not ready for this!

Umi?! Don't hide in the corner!

Well, we're going to karaoke with everyone from Nijigasaki High School, right?

Yeah, we're having a singing contest, after all.

So I'm going to sing in front of everyone and be judged?

That's what a singing contest is.

I'm just not ready for this. Besides, I'm probably better suited for an archery competition.

Yeah, you're the only one that can do archery.

Umm… What should we do? Want to have a different contest?

*Giggle* Sorry to make you worry. Umi's fine though.

[Fade in/out.]

Come on Umi! It's you and Shizuku in the spotlight!

Hey, don't drag me like that!

Oh boy. Is Umi going to be okay?

*Singing*

(Umi…is really good at singing! Looks like there was no need to worry after all.)

(Everyone's really into it, too!)

See, I told you she'd be fine.

Right. She said she wasn't ready, but…

Once she's switched on, she goes into her own world.

Yay!

(Wow, incredible! Now this is what being a school idol is about!)

Whoa, 92 points?! That's so high!

Thank you!

You're next, Shizuku. Do your best!

I will!

I'm kind of nervous. Rina-chan Board says, “Heart-pounding.”

Shizuku's been working as an actress and a school idol. She'll be fine!

Yeah! I bet an actress like Shizuku can get into the role of a singer and pull this off.

That, I might be able to do it.

Wow! Win here, and you'll have a big chance!

But playing a role and expressing my individuality as a school idol are two completely different things.

It helps in both areas a lot, but today I don't want to play the role of a singer. I just want to sing my song.

Shizuku…

I want to win, too! Maybe that's pushing my luck though.

That's okay. Hearing you say that makes even cutie-pie me want to cheer for you!

So, you better win this one!

Yeah. We'll be routing for you, so do your best!

Thanks. Okay, time to sing!

[Fade in/out.]

Hmmm… 84 points. I lost.

I have to sing closer to the actual song or I won't get more points. I'm sorry!

That's okay! Your song was reeeeeeally good, so I'll give you a pass this one time.

The scoreboard says I won, but I totally loved your song.

Your singing is incredible, Shizuku! It's like your emotions turn into a voice on their own!

That's singing with heart. It's the most important thing for a school idol.

Thank you so much! That makes me so happy!

Shizuku's singing was filled with emotion, but the score says all! Umi wins!

You both sing beautifully.

That's two for μ's and one for Nijigasaki.

This is so much fun! I'm glad we decided to do this.

(Everyone in μ's is amazing. Can we win the rest of the contests?)