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Kozue:
Mmm…

Sachi:
And… there. To think Kozue of all people would catch a cold… That’s not something you see often.

Sachi:
…There’s a pretty good chance you’ll feel better by the Rindou Festival, but… Get well soon. Everyone’s waiting for you.

Sachi:
But still… all of them really said that they were doing this “for the second-years,” huh… They must really love you three.

Sachi:
You found yourself some real nice girls, you know. I thought I did pretty well with the three I got, but… Not bad, Kozue. Not bad.

Sachi:
…I can’t wait to see you win Love Live!, Kozue.

Kozue:
….Sachi…senpai…?

Megumi:
Hm?

Megumi:
Oh, you awake?

Kozue:
Megumi… What time is it?

Megumi:
Around 4:00 in the afternoon. But anyway...

Tsuzuri:
Did you have a dream about someone?

Kozue:
…Did Sachi-senpai come over?

Tsuzuri:
I dunno.

Megumi:
I swear, that girl’s just like a cat. She might’ve decided to come over, but I have no idea.

Kozue:
…I see.

Megumi:
Speaking of Sachi-senpai, it looks like she’s been messing with the first-years. She gave them “tests,” and she’s been making them do all sorts of things.

Kozue:
…

Megumi:
I figured I’d just wait and see what happens, but what do you think, Kozue?

Kozue:
I… see. Personally, I–

Tsuzuri:
Is it really okay leaving it to her?

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Rurino:
Where is she!?

Kaho:
We went through the trouble of rushing here and she’s not home!?

Sayaka:
N-No, I don’t think she actually lives here…

Sachi:
Oh, you’re already here? That was quick.

Kaho:
Ah, there you are, student council president! Just where were you? Geez!

Sachi:
Huh…? I had a lot of stuff to do in the schoolyard… so I’m sorry…?

Rurino:
It is what it is, so I’ll let it slide this time, I guess!

Sachi:
Thanks…?

Sayaka:
I don’t think you actually need to apologize for that…

Kaho:
I was just wondering, what’s that tablet in your hands for?

Sachi:
Oh, this? It’s for preparing the stage for the festival. See?

Rurino:
What is any of this supposed to mean…

Sachi:
Ahahaha! It’d be pretty rough if you didn’t like this kinda thing, huh!

Sayaka:
Wait, does that mean you…?

Sachi:
Well, yeah. Creating the stage, decorating the location, and preparing everything based on what whoever’s using it wants… Guess I really like stuff like that.

Kaho, Sayaka & Rurino:
…

Sachi:
Though I am still taking that stage away from your club.

Kaho:
You actually admit it!?

Rurino:
So you really are planning on taking it away from us!

Sachi:
Ahaha! Now, if you want me to return that stage to you– wait, if you’re here, then that means…?

Sayaka:
Yes, we’ve completed your second test… I think.

Sachi:
That means you’ve uploaded the video, then?

Sachi:
Oh, you can sit down. I got sweets for you. Oh, and I had a box prepared, just for you.

Rurino:
Yaaay.

Sayaka:
Are you really okay with that…?

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Rurino:
I was feelin’ pretty tired, actually–

Rurino:
This should be good.

Kaho:
I feel like we’re so used to it now... To a talking box...

Sachi:
Hehehe… ‘Kay, I’m gonna watch your video now. Take it easy for a bit.

& Kaho & Sayaka:
Okay.

Kaho:
Do you like this brand?

Sachi:
Kinda, yeah. But it’s not just me, your second-years like it, too. It was actually one of Tsuzuri’s favorites. She’s the one that told me about it.

Sayaka:
Huh?

Sachi:
Hm?

Sachi:
Wait, did I say something just now?

Sayaka:
Ah, no. It was just that part about Tsuzuri-senpai liking these sweets.

Sachi:
Oh…

Kaho:
Um…

Sachi:
Alright, I’m done watching your video! Time to announce the results of your second test!

Sayaka:
You’re just trying to change the subject, aren’t you!?

Sachi:
Ahaha! As you know, the second test was to make a video advertising your club! Seeing as you made it, you’ve passed! And the actual video was good, too!

Sayaka:
T-Thank you very much.

Sachi:
Kaho, I like how you got directly to the point. You want to blossom. Yeah, I think that’s perfect!

Kaho:
Y-Yeah!

Sachi:
You too, Rurino. Because it’s fun, huh? It’s clear that as a first-year, you’re going to keep having fun as a school idol. That’s also very good!

Rurino:
Open!

Rurino:
Phew. Yay!

Sayaka:
Ah, you’re fully recharged now?

Rurino:
That was really comfy!

Sachi:
Hm. Looks like I found a really good box.

Kaho:
What even makes a good box?

Sachi:
Now, Sayaka.

Sayaka:
Y-Yes?

Sachi:
–There’s a lot of school idols that don’t compete in Love Live!, you know?

Sayaka:
…Huh?

Sachi:
Love Live! isn’t the only thing school idols exist for. Of course, a lot of school idols share the goal of appearing in Love Live!, but it’s not as if they have no choice but to. It’s not simply a matter of being competitors.

Sayaka:
…!

Kaho:
Um. So that means…?

Sachi:
Sayaka.

Sachi:
Why is Love Live!-- No, let me rephrase. Why do you want to be a school idol? What’s your reason?

Sayaka:
I…

Sachi:
Kaho and Rurino pass. Honestly, they don’t even have to take the third test.

Kaho & Rurino:
Huh?

Sachi:
Sayaka, I’m giving you your third test!

Sachi:
–Why did you become a school idol? Give me your answer.

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