We win the fashion competition, hehe! Looks like you guys got cocky because you were in the lead!

If we win the next one, it'll be a tie. We might even make a big comeback and win!

Ugh…

(A comeback. It's a possibility. We had momentum from a few wins in a row, and it hurts to see our streak end. We have to bring it back with the next one!)

So Nico, the next contest is a charisma contest? I can't picture what it might be like.

Allow me to explain. Another invaluable characteristic of school idols…is the ultimate charisma, strong enough to woo any living creature!

Any living creature?

She's right. People with charisma are the most popular. They don't even have to do anything, and people just gather around them.

To contest each other's charisma, we need to go to the appropriate stage.

Go where?

[Fade in/out.]

The eighth contest between μ's and Nijigasaki. “Overcoming the species barrier to capture the hearts of animals”!

Animals. So that's why we came out to this farm?

Yep. You can interact with the free range cows, goats, and sheep here. Whoever wins over more animals with their charisma will be the victor!

I see. If you can win over people, you can win over animals, right?

So, who is going to participate?

There's only you and me left for μ's.

Honoka, why don't you give it a try?

I think you have the most charismatic personality.

M-Me…? You're embarrassing me. But, I'll do it! Time for the charisma showdown!

I guess it's Ayumu for us.

Yeah… I don't think I'm very charismatic, but I'll do my best!

You have one hour. Show everyone your hidden charisma!

[Fade in/out.]

Hello Mr. Goat. Don't be afraid. That's a good boy.

Seems like Ayumu is going for the goats first.

Her gentle nature seems like it's putting the animals at ease. Things are off to a good start.

Ayumu is incredible. I'd rush in and try to hug them all. Cats always scratch me when I do that to them.

The wind is so nice, the grass so soft. The whole world is telling me to take a nap.

Endless green grass and blue skies above it. It's like I'm back home in Switzerland.

Kanata, Emma?! Are you two here with us at all?!

I wanna pet the goats and sheep too!

I'm sure it's okay if you don't interfere with the competition. Look, a goat is coming over here.

Hey, where did Honoka go? I don't see her anywhere.

She said she was going to get the sheep and went that way– Huh?!

Eeeeek! Somebody save me!

Honoka?!

Whah?! Look at all those sheep running after her!

That's a good goat– Huh?

Wait, hold on a second…

Oh no! The goats Ayumu gathered!

They're running for Honoka!

All the animals are gone. Don't tell me they all ran after Honoka?

Eeeeek! Somebody do something!

[Fade in/out.]

Whew. It's finally over.

The farmers had to step in and calm down all the animals.

How on earth do you even do that?

I saw a sign that said you could feed the sheep, so I wanted to start with them.

At first there were only two or three, but the next thing I knew I was surrounded. I tried to run away, but more and more kept coming.

And when you ran away the other animals smelled the feed you had and followed.

I can't believe this.

So, the victory goes to Honoka for gathering a stampede of sheep and other animals! Does anyone disagree?

…No.

W-Woo… I'm happy, but I'm so tired.

Honoka, good work.

I'm sorry everyone.

You did your best. No one could have predicted that would happen.

Isn't using bait a little unfair? That's a sure-fire way to attract animals.

It doesn't matter, because the animals were attracted to her. You guys got a win with a nap, so now we're even.

I can't even rebut that.

Zzz.

That makes it four to four. They caught up.

Yeah. We can't lose the next one!