Amazing, another bullseye! You're a really good shot, Mia.

The sight on this thing is a little off, so it took me a while to adjust. Anyway, here's my prize. You can have it, Rina.

Are you sure?

I just wanted to see how difficult the game was. I'm not interested in the prizes.

Thank you, Mia. I'll treasure it always.

Win one for me too, Mia!

Yeah, me three! It's not fair for only Rina to get one.

Ugh, be quiet and wait your turn!

[Fade in/out.]

Isn't festival music wonderful? Somehow it's both lively and somber at the same time.

Yeah, I know what you mean.

I wonder if it's in Japanese people's blood to get that feeling from festival music. Should I try writing another Japanese-influenced song?

I was just asking myself the same thing.

[Fade in/out.]

Little more… Just a little more…

Eeek! It broke!

Aw,w poor Ruby. You were so close.

That means Ayumu's the last one standing… You got this, Ayumu!

[Fade in/out.]

What kind of fortune did you get, Kanan?

Medium luck. It seems Daikoku and Yebisu have smiled upon me today.

Mine says “good luck to come in the future”!

Well, that's nice. It just means you'll have to be patient.

Yes, precisely. As the saying goes, good things come to those who wait.

Maybe I should hang on to this slip of paper instead of tying it onto the fortune hanger like everyone else?

That's what I'd do. When your fortune slip says something good, it's better to hold onto it.

Here, look at mine.

“If winter comes, can spring be far behind?”

That's so lovely. It's like a poem.

But what does it mean?

Exactly what it sounds like. After winter comes spring. In other words, happiness will bloom for you if you can endure the difficulties ahead.

It actually is a line from a poem, by the English poet Shelley, zura.

This is perfect for me! I'll keep this as my treasure.

*Screech*

Terrible luck?! Are you kidding me?!

Wait, lemme see. Whoa, this is brutal. Especially the part about your grades.

What does it say on yours for that part, Nico? Lemme see!

Hey, cut it out!

What the heck? You got terribly bad luck too, Nico. And look…the part about your grades is even worse than mine!

Well, this confirms our next queen of the dunces. It's Nico!

How dare you?!

[Fade in/out.]

Mmm… This sweet red bean soup is warming my whole body…

And these rice cakes are scrumptious!

This matcha tea is thoroughly calming.

Best sweet sake I've ever had. *Sigh*

Wait a second. Do we have time to just be sitting around like this?

I suppose we should get everyone together and start preparing now.

Okay, we'll help round everyone up and head for the stage.

We'll be in the audience, cheering you on!

Knock our socks off!

*Giggle* We won't let you down!

Okay, let's go!

Is it time yet? It has to be soon…

Oh, there they are!

Good evening, everyone! We are μ's!

Otonokizaka High's school idols!

We're really excited to sing for so many of our local friends!

We've only got a short time together, so please enjoy the show!

Let's get crazy!

[Fade in/out.]

Wow, you all were amazing!

I mean seriously! You weren't kidding when you said the μ's live show experience has evolved!

Thank you so much. We're so glad you came, and that you enjoyed yourselves.

The doctor I used to visit when I was a little kid was in the crowd! I hope showed her how big and strong I've grown.

I saw a lady from my neighborhood! She's always been so sweet to me. She waved at me all throughout the show.

Both of my parents came…

My younger siblings all came to watch. Everyone did their absolute best, so hold your heads up high!

I don't know what it was, but today's show felt different. It felt like a step forward in a new direction…

It's hard to describe. I felt more…at home? Wait, that's it. Cozy, like being at home. All those eyes watching over you were full of kindness and affection.

It must be because you all have known these people your entire lives, Honoka.

Watching over us… Yeah… Maybe that's why I felt so relaxed. It's because I was surrounded by people I've grown up with…

We sure are fortunate!