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“That dreamy place felt like it came straight out of a fairy tale. And like a flash of light, like a shooting star, it was all over in an instant…”
Excuse me, Kozue-senpai–
…
…Kozue…senpai? Are you crying…?
I’m sorry. It’s nothing.
But…
I’m okay. Just… don’t worry about it.
…Kozue-senpai.
Am I… not good enough?
Of course not.
This is just… even if I told anyone, it wouldn’t change anything.
But I wanna know. Why were you crying, Senpai?
Can you... tell me...?
It’s so frustrating.
I was… so close.
Victory was right there… I could almost reach it…!
Kozue-senpai…
Ever since I was a little girl, this was what I’ve been aiming for! This was my dream!
And just when I thought that dream was coming true! I failed again…!
I failed… I always fail…! It’s always what I want most… that slips through my fingers…!
Everyone else has what it is that makes them school idols… They all shine so brightly…
And then there’s me. I have nothing… Without victory… I am… nothing…!
What…? What do you mean, nothing…?
You can do anything! I’m sure you can, Senpai!
But I still wasn’t good enough…!
I risked everything to make my dream come true… It’s why I’m here…!
Everything…
Look, Mother! I… I’m gonna be a school idol!
See, isn’t it wonderful? It’s called “Love Live!” Just like those girls… I’m definitely gonna win!
I wanted to be a school idol, just like those girls I aspired to be. I charged straight toward that goal… But I never could…
I… can’t… I have nothing…
Nothing…
Kozue…senpai…
…Let’s win!
…Huh?
Let’s win! Next year, we’re definitely gonna make your dream come true!
Kaho-san…?
I had absolutely no idea how determined you were to win Love Live!, Senpai…
I only thought I did.
Even after I spent all that time with you. After you told me about your dream all those times…
That makes a failure of a partner. So…
Next time, we’re gonna make your dream come true for sure!
Why…?
Don’t you already know? It’s because you invited me to be a school idol, Kozue-senpai.
When I was worrying over whether I should quit this school, you saved me.
My dream to blossom is only still possible because of you, Kozue-senpai.
From now on, I want to always make you smile.
And there’s no way I’ll let your time as a school idol end as a sad memory!
I’ll work even harder. I’ll stop being late to morning practice.
And I… okay, I might complain a little…!
But as long as I work hard, I’ll definitely blossom as a school idol!
And I’ll make you blossom!
Kaho-san…
If it’s too hard for you to keep going by yourself, I’ll be right there with you.
If you’re feeling discouraged, I’ll be the one to support you.
So… Don’t tell me you have nothing.
For Kozue-senpai, there will always be Hinoshita Kaho. I’ll keep pushing until you can truly believe that.
Will we… believe in this dream together…?
Of course!
Together… We’ll make that dream come true!
Thank you, Kaho-san…
Whoa–! Even though it’s winter, there’s not even a little snow here!
It’s all because we’ve been such good girls!
Seeing the town lit by the setting sun… What a wonderful sight.
I can see everyone.
We aren’t here for sightseeing, you know.
Right! We’re here to make our New Year’s resolutions!
I’m gonna find even more things that make being a school idol fun!
Of course, I’m gonna become an unbeatable school idol and captivate the world!
As for me… I am resolved.
I will not settle with what I am in the moment, and I will diligently continue improving.
Hasunosora’s the strongest!
I’ll work hard so I can blossom! And I’m gonna make a lot of people blossom into smiles!
And then, I’m gonna perform for a million people! I’ll keep practicing my fundamentals! I’ll try not to eat sweets at night!
You still have more!?
And, and!
We’re gonna win Love Live!
Ooh…
…Hmhm.
Everyone, let’s make certain all our dreams come true next year.
Yeah!
Yeah!
Right!
Yeah!
Yeah!
Hasunosora Girls’ High School Idol Club! Let’s cherish this moment!
Bloom the smile!
Bloom the dream!
I’ll be counting on you… Kaho.
—Yeah!