What's the event Nozomi was talking about like anyway?

We weren't planning on participating in an event this month, so we don't know anything about it.

Think about it now, I can't believe we agreed so readily without knowing anything.

I looked up the event after we agreed. It's an event aimed at students who do amateur music stuff.

It's not just for school idols, but for music clubs, dance clubs, and people in all types of genres.

Really? Sounds fun.

So it's like musical MMA? Cool!

I don't think they're going to have one-on-one battles.

If we can enter this event, we'll be able to meet the other entrants, too. I'd love to talk to people about their thoughts on and enthusiasm for music.

Yeah, it could help us broaden our horizons as school idols.

You two are so diligent.

(Our club barely has any experience as school idols. In popularity, we already lose to μ's by a mile.)

(But still, we tied with them in the nine contests. Everyone at Nijigasaki has more than enough potential.)

(We have to take whatever chance we get so everyone can spread their wings on a bigger stage.)

(It's my turn to do my best for them in order to make that happen.)

I'm going to write a great song!

We'll beat μ's and earn the right to enter this event!

Do your best!

Looking forward to it.

Let's clutch this victory! I'm cheering for you!

[Fade in/out.]

Maki!

Hello.

Honoka? Kotori and Umi, too?

Maki, were you writing a song? We're not interrupting, are we?

It's fine. What's up?

*Chuckle* Considering we're in another competition with Nijigasaki, we want to know if we could help. We brought some snacks to refuel you!

You're not allowed to eat in here.

It'll be fine as long as you don't make a mess. Open up the windows and it won't even smell!

Sorry. I tried to stop them.

*Sigh* Well, as long as we don't get caught.

Huh? What's the door doing open. Hello?

Maki, we're here!

How's the song writing going?

We came to see how you were doing!

Wh-Why did all of you come?!

We're all members of μ's here, so no need to be so crabby!

That's right. We're going to help write this song. The songs you write are everyone's, after all!

D-Do whatever you want.

How far along is the song?

Here's how it is so far. I composed the entire song, but it doesn't seem right. I'm editing it now.

Ugh, reading music makes me dizzy. The notes look like little tadpoles.

Which part don't you like, Maki?

Umm, the fifth measure here.

What does it sound like when you actually play it?

Great question! Maki, play it!

Ugh, fine. But you better give me some good ideas.

We can make a good song, no doubt about it.

Is that your goal in all this?

What are you talking about?

Don't play dumb. You only suggested a song-off so we'd finish the new song for the event.

You noticed that the song wasn't really getting anywhere but you knew Maki wouldn't come asking for help of her own accord.

So you used our contest with the Nijigasaki girls to put us in a situation where we could help her finish the song.

You're thinking about this too much, Nico-chi. I just sympathized with how that girl from Nijigasaki felt.

I think a song that will make everyone listening happy would be better! Like bam bop bee doop do do!

I like an upbeat song, too. A jumping melody really gets your heart pumping.

I think it'd be nice with a heavier theme, but of course with bright overtones.

The song would end great with a big SHALALALA, right?

I don't know if it should be cute or cool…emotional would be nice, too!

Maki, why not change the final part? Something like this…

Guys, don't talk all at once!