What was the point of everything I did leading up to now?

I couldn't retain my student council presidency, and I couldn't protect the club that I quit against everyone's wishes.

What's there left for me to do? I want to at least be of use to everyone…

There she is! Everyone, I found Setsuna!

Setsu! We've been looking for you!

Huh? What?

Geez! What are you doing moping about around here, Setsuna?!

*Huff* *Huff* We were afraid we might not see you again after that.

Oh, um, sorry.

We thought we'd wait until your emotions settled a little, but…

Oh… I'm sorry I lost the student council election! I will try to negotiate again with Shioriko so that the club isn't abolished, so…

Who cares about that!

That's right, Setsuna. That doesn't matter right now.

We were searching the whole school for you! It was like we'd set off on a wild Setsu chase!

We wanted to see you.

Look at this, Setsuna. I'm usually fast asleep around this time of day, but I'm awake and bright-eyed!

Everyone wants to be by your side.

Setsuna, let's head back to the clubroom.

No, I can't do that.

Huh?

Thank you very much for coming to look for me. However, I am unworthy of your concern.

I lost the student council election and I couldn't protect the club. I also said horrible things to you, so I can't just…

S-Setsuna, you're an idiot!

Huh?

You're an idiot, so that's what I called you! It's not like you to constantly be so dishonest to your own feelings!

You always took on everything you loved head-on!

You love being a school idol, right? The Setsuna we love always gives it her all for the things that she loves.

So let's do what we love, together. Let me cheer for the Setsuna who shines from doing what she loves. The school idol Setsuna.

B-But I lost, so the School Idol Club will be…

Setsuna, have you already forgotten about that time the club was in danger of being abolished? About how I stuck to my guns and came out victorious?!

*Giggle* That's right. I got the chance to become a school idol thanks to you, Kasumi.

Then we just need to do the same thing again.

G-Girls…

No matter what lengths Mifune goes to, we won't go down without a fight!

But if we're going to battle against the student council president, it'd be better if we had more people, Setsuna.

That's right. You're our friend, so you gotta help us!

I'm not gonna let anyone crush our beloved club that easily! I'll fight her tooth and nail!

So please come back, Setsuna.

This place, the club, is your favorite place. Isn't that right, Setsuna?!

G-Girls… I-I want to go back to all of you! I want to be a school idol together with you all!

And we're more than happy to have you back. Welcome back!

Welcome back!

Glad to be back!

[Fade in/out.]

I feel uneasy since I haven't dressed like this for a while.

Yup, this is the Setsuna we know!

Th-Thank you very much.

Have you spoken to your parents about what happened, Setsuna?

Yes, I gave them a thorough explanation last night.

Did it go well? You mentioned before that if you lost your presidency then it might be difficult for you to make time to be a school idol, right?

I intend to go over everything calmly with them, including that. I don't expect them to be understanding straight away since I have been hiding things from them.

But I think this is the perfect opportunity to do so. I can't say that I didn't feel guilty about being secretive, and I do want my parents to support me!

Really? That's good to hear… But I do want you to talk to me if anything comes up. Can you promise me that?

Okay.

Hey, Setsuna! You've only just come back and you go ahead and plant yourself right there?! I'll let you off this time, but tomorrow, I get the seat next to the club president!

*Laugh* I've missed being in this environment! It's so much fun!

It's been a while since I've seen you smile. Rina-chan Board says, “Smiles, smiles, all around.”

Okay, okay. Everyone, time to refocus.

I figured we'd get back into preparations for the School Idol Festival since Setsuna's back, but…maybe we should think about keeping the club alive first.

Mifune is a logical person, so perhaps she'll let us keep the club open if we explain to her that it is a necessary part of this school.

Then all the more reason for us to make the School Idol Festival happen.

She needs to see that we have the skills to perform on the main stage of such a huge event.

And it'll also be a huge plus for the school if the Nijigasaki High School name gets spread through the Festival.

Yes, I think it is necessary to explain how beneficial the club is to the school in logical terms to convince her.

Whaaat? She won't just give us recognition by watching us perform in front of her as school idols?

We do need her to actually watch us. However, I don't think she will give us the time of day unless we show her some numbers first.

She does seem pretty strict when it comes to things like that.

Right, then shall we gather all the information we have about the School Idol Festival and our past activities?

That sounds good. Let's split this task up and get to work!

Excuse me.

Mifune?!

Your voices can be heard quite clearly, even from outside. I suppose the volume of your voices is to be expected of school idols.

Grrr… Have you come all the way here to say mean things?

K-Kasumi, calm down.

Unfortunately, I will have you all put an end to this farce of yours.

No matter what you may show me, the School Idol Club will be abolished, as previously announced. Understood?

What?!

E-Everyone, calm down. The School Idol Club has survived a near-death scare before, so I am sure we will be able to do so again!

R-Right. You're right! I'll do my very best again!

Yep, you're right! We won't let Mifune abolish us!