Hey, did you see the public debate the other day? Shioriko's amazing! The way she really gave it to the current president is what you'd expect from a Mifune daughter.

Yeah, it was incredible. It's not like I've got any qualms with the current student council president, but she was completely overshadowed.

I know, right? Uh, what was her name again? I think it had a bunch of “na” bits in it.

Nana Nakagawa! That's pretty bad of you to forget the student council president's name!

Sorry, sorry. But I thought Shioriko was better because she had more concrete and coherent things to say than Nana did.

Hmm. I feel like I can get where Nana's coming from as well, though. Still, if I had to pick between the two, I'd probably lean more towards Shioriko.

…

(Of course that's what they think. Even I thought Shioriko won the debate.)

(No matter who looked at it, I'm sure they would think Shioriko is better for the role. But if I lose, then the club will…)

(No. We've just found a new goal to all work towards. Having the club abolished is the last thing I want to have happen!)

Have you not become half-hearted in your efforts towards both your student council president duties and your passions?

Have my efforts become…half-hearted?

I've indeed been spending less time on my student council duties ever since I returned to the School Idol Club, but it hasn't been my intention to be half-hearted.

Oh, Eli and Dia…

[Taking out phone.]

Morning, Setsuna. Did the public debate go well? I've been hearing a lot of things lately, so I'm just a little concerned. I couldn't wait until our gathering on Saturday.

Good morning. How have you been? Since you came to us for advice, I've been curious as to how your public debate went. Please respond if you feel up to it.

I need to tell them both everything.

Good morning. Sorry for causing you concern. The public debate is over. I don't feel very good about it. To be completely honest, I'm actually finding it very difficult.

I had absolutely no response to my opponent, Mifune. This was not because I was not sufficiently prepared, but I believe it was because I was not serious enough.

However, I am going to do everything I can for re-election. Thank you very much for listening to my concerns and offering me your advice!

(Both Eli and Dia balance their student council presidency and school idol activities well, so I need to also give it my all!)

(I'm going to hurry back to the clubroom and discuss this with the others!)

[Putting phone away. Fade in/out.]

I came up with another election poster design after watching Nana's debate the other day. What do you think?

It looks good. Let's go and post this one up on the notice board as well. Rina-chan Board says, “Sparkle!”

A school where we can pursue our passions. They were such brilliant words!

Yep! I really related to Nana's speech more!

Everyone, look! Ta-da! I made some business cards! Promoting herself will be a breeze with these!

Wow! It's got really detailed information on Nana printed on it. Hang on, what?! Isn't this a bit TOO detailed?!

It's fine! She needed a little spice, so that's what I added!

You're right. Mifune successfully campaigned for herself at the debate. This is the kind of thing she needs to go up against her.

Okay, so today, we need to put up the new posters, and…

Hand out business cards! All right, I'm going to hand out a whole bunch of them!

All right, then let's discuss who will do what and where…

Girls! Sorry I'm late!

Oh, Setsuna. Perfect timing. We've all come up with new ways for you to promote yourself. See? I made you a new poster.

And Kasumi even made some business cards for you!

Thanks for getting busy with those busy-ness cards, Kasukasu!

That was really lame, Ai… And stop calling me Kasukasu!

*Laugh* Thank you all so much! Even though I came out last at the public debate, I…

Hm? Oh, it's Kanan.

[Taking out phone.]

Where are we meeting up this weekend? Same time as usual, right? Let me know when the details are sorted out!

[Putting phone away.]

Oh, whoops! I haven't contacted everyone about the time and place yet!

It's a message from Rin.

[Taking out phone.]

Have you decided on the songs you'll be performing for the mini live show at the station? Kayo-chin, Nico, and I are getting it ready, so let us know when it's all sorted out!

[Putting phone away.]

Oh no, I completely forgot to let them know about the songs!

Sorry, it completely slipped my mind as well! Let's put together a list right now!

Ah…

I-I'm so sorry! I'm taking up everyone's time with my election!

Huh? It's not your fault, Setsuna. It's just that we're all a bit scatterbrained.

That's right. And don't forget that everyone in μ's and Aqours told us to focus on your election for now as well!

I finally understand what Mifune was saying.

Huh?

By selfishly choosing both the student council and school idol activities, I have not only divided my attention but everyone else's, too. This is what she was talking about.

Right now, everyone should be focusing on the School Idol Festival preparations, yet…

Huh? What are you saying, Setsuna?

Everyone, there's something I want to say to all of you.

Why are you getting all serious on us?

I want to truly thank everyone for all of the help you have given me up to now. I will always rely on your support.

Of course we'd help you! And we'll always support you!

But from now on, I will rely on your support only in my heart.

Huh?

I am leaving the School Idol Club. I will take on the student council election on my own.

What?!

[Fade in/out.]

(The school I want to create is one where we can pursue our passions for our three years of high school.)

(I love school idol activities, and I love seeing everyone enjoy their activities, too.)

(Which is why I want everyone to continue their school idol activities here with their minds at ease. I want to protect this place.)

(Eli, Dia, I'm sorry. I wasn't able to become the type of student council president you two are.)