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We watched it together…

It won't disappear!

Dream, I believe…

Um, so right now I'm with Hasunosora Girls' High School.

Reporting to you from inside the bus headed to the Bloom Garden Party venue!

So, hello! Joining you for this video is me,

Aoi Reisawa from Kurumihashi Junior High, three-A, and…!

…Maika Kinjo-chan!

Maika-chan, look over here and smile!

Why do you have to ruin such a cute face?

I told you not to film me, didn't I?

You say that, but you're making a great face for the camera.

You're just so full of fan service!

Even so, we're not moving at all.

That's just how it is with big events.

Wait, if we don't get there by 11:00, we'll miss the opening live!

Is that the stage for that Hasunosora school-something you're stanning, Aoi?

It's the Hasunosora Girls' Jogakuin High School Idol Club.

Originating from the arts department of a traditional school with over a century of history,

They've won Love Live twice, making them a veteran powerhouse from the Hokuriku region!

You're too close, Aoi.

I've told you so many times, so remember it.

They're going to be our seniors soon, after all.

Even if you call them "seniors"…

Aoi might, but I have no intention of joining that club.

I'm not interested in clubs to begin with.

Then why did you apply to Hasunosora, Maika-chan?

Well, because Hasunosora is a boarding school.

And there were rumors that going out and smartphones are banned.

I've never heard such a disturbing rumor before.

Wait, you actually wanted to go somewhere that sounds like a prison?

I guess so.

We are currently experiencing a delay due to a traffic jam.

We expect to arrive at the venue around 11:20 AM.

It looks like it's about a 30-minute walk to the venue.

Thirty minutes!?

You mean we have to climb up here?

Ahaha, well, no wonder it's a boarding school then.

Wait, Maika-chan, it's fine, we'll make it! If we just run a bit.

This might sound cold, but originally…

…I wasn't that interested in today's event anyway.

That really is cold… sorry.

Don't say that, let's enjoy it together!

Sorry, I really think…

Did you hate that I forced you to come along?

Aoi, you're not to blame.

If anything, I'm the one ruining the mood. I'm sorry.

In that case, let's go to the live show to make up!

I thought you would give up if I said that…

It's the Hasunosora Girls' High School Idol Club! They're Love Live winners!

Plus, she's a genius at smiling!

A genius at smiling?

I really wanted you to see her, Maika-chan.

Because you're not very good at smiling, are you?

I am not.

Says the girl who doesn't have a single smiling photo in her yearbook.

I can smile whenever I want to.

Smiling is just stupid, or rather…

…a waste of facial muscles.

You won't be saying that once you see her smile!

She makes others smile, not just herself.

An amazing school idol who makes everyone shine!

And that person's name is…?

Excuse me, coming through!

Kaho Hinoshita?!

Don't just stop so suddenly!

Yes, I’m Kaho Hinoshita!

Wait, this person is the "genius of smiles"?

Hold on, why are you in a place like this?!

Bringing in the audio equipment?

Some of the equipment didn't arrive due to a mix-up, so we went to go pick it up.

It completely stopped moving halfway through…

So you got off the taxi at the foot of the hill and ran here while carrying the equipment…

Is that what happened? Up this hill?

I’ve built up quite a lot more stamina compared to when I first enrolled!

Even so, it's a problem if you just assume the underclassmen will be fine too.

Ginko-senpai was totally unfazed though…

It’s almost time for your own stage performance, isn't it?

You're right.

It’s cutting it pretty close.

Then why are you doing this kind of backstage work?

Hey, Maika-chan?!

This might be none of my business, but…

I think there are certain roles to play. Performers should be performers…

and backstage crew should be backstage crew; the roles should be clearly divided.

That really was none of my business. I'm sorry.

You're jumping to conclusions. But I'm sorry, just for this time…

…it's all the same for everyone, right?

The people who bloom on stage, and those behind the stage…

…No, that's not it.

Preparation work, managing the event on the day, and the performance itself.

We do it all ourselves, and everyone does everything.

That’s the concept of the Bloom Garden Party.

Because this is a place where everyone blooms.

The singers, the dancers, those who support, and those who enjoy.

Talent, qualifications, age— none of that is necessary.

It doesn't matter. Just the desire to bloom.

That’s all you need.

Well, shall we go?

Secchan, you can rest a bit more.

I’ll help carry them, too.

Maika-chan?

You don’t have to push yourself like that…

We’re all the same, aren’t we?

I'm definitely only staying behind the scenes, though.

See? Maika-chan just has a foul mouth; she’s actually a good girl.

Stop that.

Thanks, Maika-chan!

So familiar all of a sudden!?

That physical closeness…

All I can say is, get used to it.

Well then, one minute left.

We'll definitely make it in time for the opening live!

What's with that?

If you want to bloom, then bloom! Let's make them bloom!

cause time is flying by!

Let's make every single wish come true

while we still can!

Say goodbye to hesitation with a loud voice!

Our melody is at its peak!

It's totally out of control, these twists are even surprising me!

Go ahead and bloom, if that's what your heart wants

It's not impossible, it's just reckless!

In other words, anything is possible.

Everyone has their own wishes in their hearts,

Come on, tell me yours!

I won't stop you, I will give you

that push you need!

Go big or go home! Bloom as much as you want! Hooray!

Life is just a fully blooming dance!!

Spread it out to the whole world

Let's connect! Yeah! Yay! Happy!

We'll find miracles at the end of all that hard work

Let's aim for something beyond our wildest imagination

I won't stop, and I'm not stopping,

As you can see, no one can stop me!

I won't stop!!

Let's bloom and make our dreams

Let's shine together (hey, come on over)

Everyone, be more selfish. Brilliant days are coming! Yo!!

Let's bloom and make our dreams come true

Let's shine together, everyone is the best (the very best)

So, let's have more fun!

Love the progress!

You can't stay still, can you?

After overcoming one hurdle after another

I came here, we met here,

our feelings overlap

A real beginning only starts when you're the one who chose it...

I finally realized it was the beginning...

I won't stop!!

Let's bloom and make our dreams

Let's shine together (hey, come on over)

Everyone, be more selfish. Brilliant days are coming! Yo!!

Let's bloom and make our dreams come true

Let's shine together, everyone is the best (the very best)

So, let's have more fun! Love the progress!

Let's bloom and make our dreams

Beyond the brilliance (yay, it's the best!)

Everyone, let's be excited today, and shine brightly!

Don't just stand still!

Bloom Garden Party, start!

Everyone, to your heart's…

Please make the flowers bloom to your heart's content!!!

We will now hold the Bloom Garden Party.

I'm glad it started without any trouble!

Everyone's smiles were blooming!

Despite you saying "without incident"…

Were we really on the verge of not being able to open the curtain until just now!?

You won't last until the end if you're that tense from the start, Sayaka-chan.

Sayaka Murano, the seeker on the ice!

Rurino Osawa, receiving a full charge of kindness from everyone!

Three years meant to shine together while supporting Kaho Hinoshita!

It's a little scary how you suddenly start talking so fast.

Right, the Bloom Party has only just begun…

Next is venue management and event coordination and, um…

We're definitely going to see this through to the end, Ginko-chan, Hime-chan!

Kachimachi will put my life on the line for this competition, too!

Now, now, doing your best is all well and good, but…

Let's start by having fun first, both of you.

You're right! Kachimachi will put my life on the line to have fun immediately!

CHEEESTO!

You're putting your life on the line either way!?

Ginko Momose, the bridge between tradition and school idols!

Shine on and do your best, first star, Kachimachi Kosuzu!

Cute and dreamy Valkyrie, Hime Anyoji!

Max friendship from the moment they met! Known as the Hasu Equilateral Triangle!

Wait, don't tell me you have one of these for everyone!?

It's finally begun!

This is a historic achievement.

It's the kind of event that would be in school idol textbooks with a photo!

The All-Round Knight, Izumi Katsuragi.

The Little Devil Princess, Ceras Yanagida Lilienfeld.

They fought a fierce battle against Hasunosora in the past Love Live finals,

…and now, the ultimate duo from Edel Note who became their allies!

Looks like you finally calmed down a bit…

Whether we'll be in a textbook or not depends on how hard we work from now on.

What are you saying, Izumi?

A historic achievement has already been accomplished! Just look!

Hiding her inner passion, the airhead, Tsuzuri Yugiri!

Cute and calculative, leader of the Megu-Party, Megumi Fujishima!

The 102th-term students, returning to the stage after a year!

Spoke too soon, her energy is through the roof again?!

Man, a Hasunosora stage after all this time really is something else.

And with eleven of us on stage.

Graduates, current students, and transfers—everyone's together.

Whether you're a school idol or not, you can shine here.

It's such a kind, warm, and massive festival.

I'm so happy.

I was happy too.

Getting to dance by your side again, Tsuzuri-senpai.

I'm a hundred times happier than Saya, but I guess it's not showing?

Nope, not at all.

Because I'm the one who's a hundred times happier.

Geez, everyone's watching us!

How was that, Megu-chan?

I've powered up way more than before, right?

You've become quite the stunning woman.

That's my childhood friend for you.

Megumi, toutoshi!

Hime-chan, Hime-chan!

Kozue-senpai?

I shouldn't say "congratulations," but rather "thank you."

Kaho, you created a place where everyone's smiles could bloom.

Your hard work has finally borne fruit.

That's why we were able to come back…

…to this stage.

Kozue-senpai!

Welcome back, welcome back!

I'm home.

I'm home, Kaho…

Let the goddess's voice reach the heavens! Kozue Otomune!

That's the club president from last year who led them to victory in Love Live!

I'm leaving now, Aoi.

Why!?

We're just outsiders.

It'd be rude to interrupt such a touching reunion.

Wait up, Maika-chan!

I'm Aoi, remember!?

Thanks for earlier. I hadn't even had a chance to thank you properly.

First, please wipe your tears.

Thank you.

Looks like Maika-chan ended up being the one to interrupt anyway.

Kaho-san, who are these people?

Maika-chan and Aoi-chan, the ones who helped us.

Thank you for taking care of Kaho and the others.

True!

We never would've made it to the opening if we hadn't met you two!

I don't mean to bring it up again, but…

…so you don't have to rely on coincidences like that…

…you really should try to act more planned and with plenty of time.

I'm actually bringing it up again… sorry.

You said everything I wanted to say!

Thank you. I'll be more careful for the next event.

Even though today is the last event for the 3rd years…

Thus, we're both so grateful to you two and really want to thank you!

-Oh, no, you don't have to— -I'm thrilled!

Is there anything you want?

Oh! How about an invitation to tonight's FesxLIVE?

I told you, we can't let you do that.

We already have front-row seats for the FesxLIVE, so something else would be better.

Something else!? Well, let me think.

Would it be okay if we got permission to film?

Is that not okay?

Aoi, that's a bit too much…

Filming?

I know!

The Hasunosora Girls' High School Idol Club…

…filming crew?

We were originally going to keep our own record of the Bloom Party activities.

Could I ask you two to do that for us?

-Why on earth would we—!? -Wait, hold on!

Is it really okay for us to be appointed for such an amazing mission!?

Well, to be honest, I was thinking of recording it myself.

But if I tried to go that far…

…it wouldn't exactly be acting "planned and with plenty of time."

Something like that?

-Whoa, it's so crowded! -You've gotta be kidding.

I was supposed to head home right after seeing the opening.

Then why don't you just throw away this important mission you were asked to do?

Even though you know perfectly well I can't do something like that.

I love that about you.

Let's go, Aoi. We have to find the seniors first.

Seniors?

Did you finally feel like joining the School Idol Club?

I only called them that because they're older.

Um, an announcement from the main headquarters.

To everyone scheduled to perform at the First Music Hall:

Please move to the Tea Ceremony Club room.

An announcement from the main headquarters.

Here, Tsuzuri-senpai, some tamagoyaki.

And next is the simmered dish.

You've got a bit right here… There, there.

That's right, they are DOLLCHESTRA!

Incredible dancing, heavy sound, and emotional lyrics!

A cool trio where everything fuses at a high level!

This is a super hype shot!

I can't take in any information because of what I'm seeing right now...

Since when were you filming?!

Since about the salt-grilled rosy seabass, maybe?

Oh, that was quite a while ago.

That was delicious. All the other stuff is great, too.

Oh, you've seen us at a shameful moment.

-Was it shameful? -No, don't say that.

The street live in that area is more crowded than expected, and it's blocking traffic.

And some lost property was turned in…

Kosuzu-san, please make an announcement for the lost property.

I'll head directly to the food stall area-

Ah, she ran off.

-So she really was embarrassed. -I mean, it is embarrassing!

But I'm definitely not going to stop!

After all, I finally get to look after Tsuzuri-senpai again after a whole year.

I'm going to make sure today's event is an absolute success.

The management, the live show, and looking after Tsuzuri-senpai.

I have no intention of slacking off on even a single thing.

Saya, you've learned to speak your mind, haven't you?

And it's such a wonderful way to be selfish!

I-It's just for today!

So Tsuzuri-senpai, until I get back,

…you absolutely must not eat by yourself, okay?

Leave it to me, Sayaka-senpai!

This Kachi-machi will keep a firm eye on her!

Thank you.

Please look after her for me.

Am I a toddler?

And so, Kosuzu-san,

for just a little while, I'll leave the headquarters and Tsuzuri-senpai in your care.

Kachi-machi, roger that!

It feels like it's not just Saya supporting Suzu anymore.

Suzu's reached the point where she can support Saya, too.

The 105th term DOLLCHESTRA is growing every day, after all.

Kosuzu-san, over to you.

Saya is amazing, isn't she?

Murano Sayaka-senpai is incredible!

From her sharp performance to her doting nature, as expected of the "school idol mother"!

I-I see.

Come to think of it, were you a friend of Kaho's?

But this is our first time meeting!?

Yugiri-senpai, you've been watching Hinoshita-senpai and Murano-senpai since they first started, right?

Were they both amazing from the moment they entered school?

That reminds me, Kaho…

She tried to run away from Hasunosora right after she got here, didn't she?

Ran away? Why?

I believe it was because this school wasn't "sparkly" enough.

Was that it?

What does that mean?

Is it true that smartphones are banned or that you're not allowed to go out?

It's not that extreme. But the fact that there isn't a shopping mall nearby…

…is actually true.

Just because there's no shopping mall!? Sh-She escaped for a reason like that!?

Even though Hinoshita Kaho is like a walking piece of entertainment now!?

Aoi.

Running away isn't necessarily a bad thing.

-Maika-chan? -But she came back.

And she continued being a school idol at Hasunosora for all three years, right?

Why was that?

Kaho said it herself, I think?

"If the school isn't sparkly, then I'll make it sparkly myself."

She decided that she would make the flowers bloom.

Myself…

You really do like Kaho, don't you?

No, I…

Kaho is amazing.

Even when she lacks confidence or is beaten down…

…she's someone who has the courage to step forward.

Courage…

By doing that…

…she pulls people along, gives everyone strength, and changes her surroundings.

She's someone who can pull all that off with a smile.

Well then, could you tell me about Murano-senpai next?

About Saya? It'll be a very long story, is that okay?

I'd love to hear it!

It’s Kaho-chan! Kozue-senpai, look over here!

We came to cheer everyone on, but now we’re the ones being cheered for.

That’s just how much everyone loves Kaho.

After all, you’ve worked so hard to make everyone’s flowers bloom.

It’s only natural for you to be cheered for.

Kozue-senpai…

Cerise Bouquet, radiant and dignified.

Traditional floral dress and elegant dance, the pinnacle of cuteness and beauty.

Just as the name implies, exactly like a cherry-colored bouquet!

Wait, but was Cerise Bouquet those two?

Maika-chan! You’ve become quite the expert in just one day!

That's right! That’s the Cerise Bouquet from two years ago.

And the current Cerise Bouquet is with Hinoshita-senpai.

Do you always narrate everything that passionately?

-The "person of tradition". -What's that?

It's Ginko Momose-senpai!

To be precise, she's the ultimate fusion of tradition and school idols!

And she's Hinoshita-senpai's current partner!

-Seriously, what even… -Um, thanks for this morning.

Thanks for helping out.

Kozue-senpai, this hairstyle brings back memories!

It really reminds me of a year ago.

Why aren't you going over there?

It’d be rude to crash their private moment, wouldn’t it?

It’s the first time they’ve spent time like that in a year.

Isn't it also the first time in a year for you, Momose-senpai?

-Emm… -Otomune Kozue.

With Otomune-senpai…

I'm… fine.

Those two have a bond spanning two years, after all.

Senpai and I only have one year together.

You think she’d care about something like that?

Well, she probably wouldn't.

But today,

I don't want to make memories that are just too wonderful.

What do you mean by that?

Ginko-chan, there you are!

Geez, you just suddenly disappeared. I was worried.

Maika-chan and Aoi-chan are here too. You two are doing great!

Ugh, what gives?! I was trying to be considerate and stay away!

Oh, you don't need to be considerate.

I’d be lonely too, you know.

Kozue-senpai, please stop teasing me!

And Kaho-senpai, don't you get carried away either.

Hehe, too late!

Did you know, Kozue-senpai?

Ginko-chan over this past year, her songwriting, composing, and choreography…

have improved so, so much!

I can tell, since I check every single live show and stream.

Your hard work, your feelings…

Everything you’ve felt is packed right into your songs.

You’re like a whole different person, Ginko-san.

Her prep for this Bloom Party was incredible too!

She was running all over the city, talking to people and handling negotiations.

I only shared the dream that Kaho-senpai talked about…

You who actually gave that dream shape are far more impressive!

And she’s so humble on top of it!

You really are amazing, Ginko-san.

Everyone’s watching! Plus, we’re being recorded!

Th-this is…

Instead of the "I Love Hasunosora Club"…

It's the "We Love Each Other Club"!

I like that!

Come on, Ginko-san, smile!

D-don't keep this in the video!

-Thank you! -Thank you very much.

Good work, you two.

Thank you for listening to Kaho’s request properly.

Thank you.

U-Um, while we're listening to your request,

I'd like to hear something from our side as well!

I wonder what kind of thing you want to hear?

As for that, Maika-chan here has a question.

Dumping it all on me?!

It is about Kaho, right?

It’s not exactly like that…

No, that’s fine.

Um, Otomune-senpai, you were in the same unit…

And you spent two years together, right?

Yes, that’s right.

Whether those years were long or short, I can't really tell anymore.

But even so, I believe we spent a very intense time together.

I heard from Yugiri-senpai earlier.

That Hinoshita-senpai wasn't a "genius of smiles" from the very beginning.

That is something she acquired during these three years at Hasunosora.

When everyone moved forward, her smile was always at the center.

But it wasn't something she had from the start…

…nor was it something she obtained easily.

It wasn't all smooth sailing.

That girl, more than anyone thinks…

She loses and breaks way more than you’d imagine.

She gets discouraged.

But every time she picked herself back up,

Her smile gained even more brilliance.

How is it that, in front of so many people…

She's able to keep on smiling?

How does she manage to stay so radiant?

You have to find that answer for yourself.

Kaho has done just that. That is exactly why she…

…is loved by everyone.

She is my proud, eternal partner.

-Thank you, Number 15! -Man, that was some amazing magic.

They said they'd been practicing so hard just for today!

Alright, next person, please!

Number 16. I'll be doing a "too-specific-to-get" impression.

Fujishima Megumi's very first stream after entering Hasunosora.

I'm sooo used to being surrounded by big cameras.

With a tiny camera like this,

I don't even feel like I'm being filmed…

Whoa, whoa, whoa! Megu-chan— I mean, Miss Judge!

You're stopping her too fast!

Of course I'm stopping you for this!

You're doing the one bit in the world you're never supposed to show!

But Sachi-senpai, who's always looked after Megu-chan-senpai,

…prepared this bit especially for you.

Even though I practiced it over and over while watching the archived footage.

Are you guys all in on this?

What gives, Megu-chan? Are you kicking Sachi-senpai out?

The one who taught Megu-chan how much fun being a school idol is!

I'm sure she would have called out to me!

I didn't say you should expose my history like that!

Huh!? Now, everyone wants to know, right?

Megu-chan's happy yet embarrassing dark past!

Stop, stop, stop!

I finally came back to Hasunosora after all this time, and you treat me like this? How cruel!

I'm going to sue all of you!

She got tainted by a litigious society in just one year.

You'd better be ready, Ruri-chan!

Our duo is over! I'm never speaking to you again!

Megu-chan, are you serious?

If I were serious…

…I wouldn't have crossed the ocean just to come see you, Ruri-chan!

Megu-chan!

Ruri-chan!

Ah, damn it, that's a perfect score!

And with that, Part one of the Mira-Cra Park performance is over.

The one who has the most fun wins the day!

The most energetic and cutest festival unit in the world!

That's our Mira-Cra Park!!

Wait, is this what school idols are supposed to be like?

Part one finished without a hitch!

Becho.

Ruri-chan-senpai?

Ruri-chan-senpai!?

The heavy workload leading up to Bloom Party, the pressure of the stage MCing…

And then the sudden improv. Ruri-chan's battery ran out a long time ago.

Somebody, get me a cardboard box! Quickly!

Ruri-chan-senpai, to think you'd push yourself this far.

Well, we made a promise, right?

That even if Ruri falls flat on her face…

…her princess would always be there to support her,

Ruri-chan-senpai…

No, wait a second.

Part two is still coming up, Ruri-chan-senpai!

Thank you!

Um, is she going to be okay?

She'll be back to normal in a bit.

Not dropping the act even after the curtain falls… what incredible school idol spirit!

I'm asking, is that really what being a school idol is all about?

By the way, why don't you guys join in for Part two?

Walk-ins are totally welcome.

No, thanks.

Man, what a waste. In stuff like this, the one who has the most fun wins.

But you see, we have a big mission to handle.

Is it fun?

Maika-chan?

Is being a school idol fun?

Being under those bright spotlights, in front of so many people…

Don't you feel even a little bit scared?

Of course it's scary.

See, she's messed up a lot of things before.

On the surface, she acts like a superstar.

But behind the scenes, she's failed, gotten hurt, quit, and come back.

Erased her past—hey, quiet down back there!

Then how did you overcome it?

I haven't overcome it. Of course I'm still scared.

B-But you didn't look like that at all just now.

Even if it's scary…

…if the "fun" part outweighs it, then you've just gotta do it.

Is that how it is?

Besides…

I had someone to pull me back onto the school idol path.

Someone to reach out a hand.

I had a very, very important friend by my side.

If you have a friend like that nearby…

…I'm sure the "fun" will grow much bigger than the "scary."

Next is Edel Note.

The nurse's office? That means it's near the main headquarters, right?

Aoi?

Okay, let's split up from here.

Why?

Because there's still so much more I want to see.

Besides, Maika, even without me tagging along…

…you can do it, right?

I mean, you've started wanting to know more about the School Idol Club!

That's not true.

Seras! Another emergency patient. I'm borrowing a bed.

Sorry, everyone, it's closing time. I'll take my leave first.

You're okay now. You did your best.

Izumi, come here for a sec.

You brought another kid faking illness, didn't you? You never learn.

But they said they couldn't walk anymore.

Hey, Izumi, go take a break.

Somewhere out of my sight.

-Are you jealous, Seras? -Not at all!

It's just that the nurse's office is overflowing thanks to you.

It's a total logjam trying to tell the fakers from the real ones!

Don't you worry.

My heart is always with you together.

-Cut that out. "We're just cold ex-partners." -Yeah, yeah, sure.

How could this be?

I agonized over Seras's talk of breaking up…

…and just as I finally accepted it, you're already…

…walking a new path? A path without me?!

Stop wording things so misleadingly on purpose.

Besides, we're still Edel Note today.

Thank you, Seras.

See, that's exactly what I mean!

Thank you, truly.

For constantly melting my frozen heart.

You're really unfair, Izumi.

Why didn't you come in?

Well, the atmosphere was a bit overwhelming for me.

Um, actually, there's something I'd like to ask.

Is it for the activity records?

Well, yes.

No.

This is a personal question of mine.

What will you do?

Sorry for the wait!

What exactly is the Hasunosora Jogakuin Girls' High School Idol Club?

Sorry, that's a bit of an abstract question.

Could it be that you're thinking of joining the School Idol Club?

No, not at all yet.

I'm sorry.

Let's see…

In a word, I'd say they're a very meddlesome bunch.

Like during the Love Live finals the year before last.

It was something else. I heard they even made it to the playoffs.

If they'd done nothing, Hasunosora would have won ages ago.

Yet they poked their noses into our business—their opponents in the finals.

They even ended up making Seras's dream come true.

They really are meddlesome softies.

That's why being in a place like this changes anyone.

Does that mean…

You're right, I've completely changed too.

From a perfect knight to a useless person who does nothing but spoil the princess.

So, you too—if you want to stay the way you are now…

…you'd better not get involved with them.

But if you have even the slightest desire to change…

The Hasunosora Girls' High School School Idol Club…

We… will welcome you with everything we've got.

Um, excuse me.

Are you los…

What? Um…

Hey, calm-

It's okay, it's okay.

Cry all you want, and once you've calmed down…

…let's smile again.

I'll stay with you.

Until you can forget the sad things.

Until you can make a flower of a smile bloom once more.

I'll be right here beside you with a smile.

-Oh, shoot! -What's wrong?

I meant to ask things like "Who did you get separated from?" or "Where?" but I ended up letting her fall asleep.

I'm hopeless.

Hinoshita-senpai…

I told you Kaho is fine.

Kaho-senpai.

Mhm!

I think telling you this might just trouble you, but…

…I threw away my smile.

When I was a child, something really happy and fun happened.

But after that, something very painful…

…something terrible came rushing at me with such force.

I only intended to let go of it temporarily.

But I realized…

…that I could never get that face back again.

Smiling is the most terrifying thing in the world.

I just can't do it anymore!

I've really troubled you, haven't I? I'm sorry.

You haven't thrown it away.

You haven't. It's surely just hiding somewhere.

There's no such thing as never getting it back!

Someday, a wonderful smile will definitely bloom.

A special smile that only Maika-chan can have!

How can I do it?

Can I smile like you, Kaho-senpai?

Sorry.

I don't know the answer right now.

If I watch your back… if I keep watching you…

…will I be able to remember?

I'd like for us to search for it together.

I want to see Maika-chan bloom…

…I want to watch you forever and ever.

But, I'm sorry.

I'm graduating today.

I've only got a few hours left as a student of Hasunosora.

Why…

Why did we have to meet on a day like this?

It's okay, it's really okay.

From now on…

…the Hasunosora Girls' High School School Idol Club…

…everyone will show you.

A special smile!

So, what happened after that?

Kaho-senpai and Murano-senpai were about to have their FesxLIVE, so…

…I stayed behind to look after the girl…

No, not that part.

What else did you talk about with Kaho-senpai?

That's all. She said it was time for rehearsals.

Ah, Maika-chan, you just need one more little push.

I think it's just that your pushing is too intense, Aoi.

By the way, we need to head to the FesxLIVE soon too.

We can't just leave right now.

This girl… Oh, excuse me!

A mother just came by saying she lost her five-year-old daughter.

-Mama! -Thank goodness.

I was so worried! Thank goodness you're safe!

Her mom was found, and we'll make it to the FesxLIVE in time!

Alright, let's leave the rest to the staff and get going.

Let's head to the Second Music Hall.

It's a bit of a walk from here.

There's nothing we can do about what's lost, right?

Maika-chan?

I'm sorry.

For what?

Even though Aoi worked so hard to get those front-row tickets.

It couldn't be helped.

I can't win against a crying child—or you, Maika-chan.

I'm not that stubborn.

But you're right, I just couldn't ignore it.

Because that girl was desperately searching for the ticket she dropped.

She didn't even notice she'd lost her mom.

If she hadn't been able to see tonight's FesxLIVE…

…then she'd probably…

…regret it forever.

Wounds sustained in childhood stay with you forever.

I know that all too well.

That's why I wanted to do something.

I suppose so.

All performances for the Bloom Garden Party have concluded.

Those using the shuttle bus…

…please proceed to the parking lot.

Sorry to bother everyone while you're leaving!

Lost... no, we're looking for someone!

It was so lively just a moment ago, but now it feels so lonely.

Well, we are in the middle of the mountains.

If the last bus is gone, we're camping out in the mountains.

Um, hey.

Thank you, Aoi.

If it's about the tickets, that's already water under the bridge.

For bringing me to this place.

Today was a very significant day for me.

Probably much more than you realize.

Maika-chan, you're so serious.

I get it! It makes me so happy when a friend likes the things I like!

It's the best feeling!

Hey, let go already.

It's fine, it's fine!

Wh-what was that? Oh, that reminds me.

They say there are wild otters in this forest that attack humans.

Hey, wait!

F-o-u-n-d youuuuuuu!

NYAAAA?!

Izumi, I've found the targets.

Where are you now?

Finally found you.

Why are you wandering around here!?

We've been staking out the parking lot the whole time.

We even called for you over the PA system multiple times.

-For us!? -Why?

"Why?" Because you're such softies, that's why.

Kaho-senpai spotted you, see.

That the lost girl was in the front row, but the "film crews" weren't.

So, it's not exactly an apology,

but we all wanted to thank you at the end, she said. Or something like that.

No way… the whole School Idol Club came out for us?

Did she… did Kaho-senpai ask everyone?

Did she?

Ginko-senpai dashed out on her own before she could even be asked.

Huh? Then why is everyone following along?

Meddlesome, softhearted, and strange people.

From now on…

…the Hasunosora Girls' High School School Idol Club—everyone!

…will show you a special…

…smile!

-This is the "Hinoshita Install Mark II." -What's that?

It's not just Kaho Hinoshita.

Eh? You found them!? That's a relief.

Sorry for the trouble, everyone! Thank you for your help!

It's already been three years.

Three years have passed, haven't they?

Meeting Sayaka-chan…

…and being dragged around by Kaho-san's reckless demands.

That's mean!

Those reckless demands changed the School Idol Club.

They brought Kozue-senpai and Tsuzuri-senpai back together…

…when things were awkward, and bonded them even more strongly.

And it gave us the strength to bring Megu-chan back too, right?

Being able to bring back Megumi-senpai…

…was all thanks to Rurino-chan's hard work!

If it weren't for Rurino-san's passion…

…Megumi-senpai definitely wouldn't have come back.

But it was the passion of you two that kept Ruri going.

Useless Ruri…

…was supported with everything Kaho-chan and Sayaka-chan had.

That's why Ruri could do her best!

So basically, everyone was super amazing? Is that it?

I guess so, hehe.

A lot has happened since then, hasn't it?

I don't feel like I've grown at all, yet we already have juniors!

You really mean that, don't you?

Me too. I've had my hands full just looking after myself.

I really struggled, wondering if I could ever be someone for them to look up to.

If a hard worker like Sayaka-chan pushes herself any further, the rest of us won't stand a chance beside you!

But they were all such wonderful girls, weren't they?

Kosuzu-san's earnestness and her unbreakable spirit…

…always gave me courage.

Hime's love and her sheer momentum…

…always gave Ruri a push forward.

Ginko-chan's strictness and her kindness…

…always supported me.

We were so blessed with both our seniors and our juniors.

And that's why we were able to achieve the greatest honor of all.

Victory at Love Live!

We were lucky enough to have amazing rivals, too.

But right after that, a very painful goodbye was waiting for us.

Even though we've known it was coming for a long time…

…I never imagined it would feel quite this lonely.

The three of them were such a huge part of our lives.

Even so, we…

…kept moving forward toward our next dream with everything we had.

Because we had become the seniors, after all.

Even as seniors, it was still such a tough year, wasn't it?

We lost our way so many times and had so many fights.

We struggled so much and made so many mistakes.

But that just meant we got to make up just as many times.

And we grew so much closer.

And that's how we made it through to this very day.

It's not just Kaho-san.

On the dream stage that Rurino-san and I also aimed for with all our hearts…

…we ran the whole way! Not just today, but for three whole years!

Yeah, three years.

All this time, we tried to make Hasunosora Girls' High School Club…

…and everyone in it, bloom.

But before we knew it, Hasunosora Girls' High School Club…

…and everyone else, was the one making us bloom.

I have no regrets left anymore.

To our juniors and to our friends…

…let's entrust it all to them.

Is this really the end?

Only one song left, huh?

Just one more song.

It's the end, but…

The next one is really the final song, but…

But I'm not gonna cry!

Let's say goodbye with a smile!

You're right.

They say don't cry in front of your juniors.

It's a matter of senior dignity, after all!

But you're already crying!

Both Kaho-san and Rurino-san.

That's why!

Let's just cry right now!

Let's cry our eyes out…

…and before everyone else comes back…

…we'll have stopped crying completely.

This is…

The Bloom Garden Party at the Hasunosora Festival.

It's a stage to thank the students and those who helped…

…after the FesxLIVE ended.

Well, I guess it's like the very last encore.

This is it for Sayaka, Kaho, and Ruri,

as the 105th term of the Hasunosora Girls' High School Idol Club.

It's the final song.

Such an important stage…

Is it really okay for us to be watching this?

Of course.

No, I absolutely want you to see it.

Their final moments of high school life.

Their final smiles.

I wonder if smiles will be enough.

Everyone, great job on the FesxLIVE.

But don't go relaxing just yet!

Anyway.

Because we have a stage left that's just as important as the FesxLIVE.

The people we’re about to perform for…

…are the precious people who’ve supported us throughout these three years.

So let’s pour in all our gratitude and take our final strength…

…and give it everything we’ve got!

Thank you all so much for everything. This is…

…the final song of the 105th term Hasunosora Girls' High School Idol Club.

The 106th term starts in April.

But I’m not worried at all!

After all, our new president is way more…

…dependable than I am, just like Sayaka-chan!

I've entrusted it to you, Ginko-chan.

And to all of you, too.

I just wanted today to end like a normal day.

Give it my best for the live, in my own way, and have the event be a decent success.

Just thinking, "It was just another normal day."

Yet here I am, running around since morning lugging gear as usual.

Almost missing the opening live…

bumping into one trouble after another.

The seniors are leaving.

It was the day I felt the saddest and wanted most to forget.

So lively and full of joy.

In the end, it became a day I’ll never forget.

I’m sure I’ll keep looking back on this fun day over and over again, and together!

I’ll also end up remembering the lonely, sad parts just as quickly!

It's no fair, Kaho-senpai!

I promised myself I wouldn't cry, but I'm already losing it!

It’s all your fault for giving Ginko-san such wonderful memories, Kaho-san!

I don't know about that! It's not my fault!

But thanks, Ginko-chan!

Ginko-chan beat me to it!

I said stop it…

That’s the worst acting yet…

I guess it’s just like "us".

Let's carry on the legacy!

Let's carry on the tradition of the "Hasunosora"!

The feelings of our seniors!

And let’s make even more, even bigger flowers bloom!

The Hasunosora Girls' High School Idol Club!

-Let’s cherish… -this very moment!

Bloom the Smile!

Bloom the… Dream!!!

The first cherry blossom feels just like yesterday, doesn't it?

The time I spent running forward is the proof of the moments we shared

Those days when we weren't even sure what the right path to our dream was

I can say it with pride now: it's not about being right

(Even after today) our youth will continue

(Even after today) we will still live on

Becoming brighter, and shining endlessly (now, smile!)

The wind will bring us to a brighter future, and to you, I say "your dream will come true"

Because I've witnessed that miracle with my own eyes

Let's step forward together! It's not scary, we've gone this far after all

We'll continue chasing nothing but the radiance

to bring our flowers into full bloom, over and over again

It's like the warmth of your outstretched hand

Even without touching, I know there's an undeniable warmth there

So I'll just leave you with these two simple words, all I have is, "thank you"

I will believe tomorrow too, I'll believe with unwavering faith

Connecting (connecting)

even further

Somehow, it's always the same scene that I see in my head

Is it your smile that makes my heart tremble?

Your love is like a lucky charm

It's settled too deep inside my heart

Maybe it reaches you!

As I will put everything that I am now into this song!

The wind will bring us to a brighter future, and to you, I say "your dream will come true"

Because I've witnessed that miracle with my own eyes

Let's step forward together! It's not scary, we've gone this far after all

We'll continue chasing nothing but the radiance

to bring our flowers into full bloom, over and over again

I wish for you to always, always, bloom your smile