Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club

This sky-blue sky that stretches as far as the eye can see...

It was just too bright for me to see.

What exactly can I do once I become an idol?

Let's see, the map of the student dorms...

Is something the matter?

U-Um, do you go to Nijigasaki High School?

Thank you for the other day.

Oh...

Are you by yourself?

Yes. I don't like being in crowds.

I see.

But would you mind me joining you for lunch?

Do as you please.

"Niji"

I've always dreamed about eating this ever since I lived in Switzerland!

Buono!

You came all the way to Japan just to eat that?

Huh? Oh, no. That's not the only--

I'm kidding.

Oh...

You see, I came to Japan to become a school idol.

School idol?

When I was little, I was watching videos of Japanese idols

and my heart felt all warm and fuzzy inside.

So I always dreamed of becoming an idol who can do that, too.

And you came all the way to Japan for that?

Impressive.

Um...

Are you Karin Asaka-san?

Y-Yes?

We always see you in magazines!

We're huge fans!

Why, thank you.

We'll keep cheering you on!

You're a model?

Yes. I'm just a fashion magazine model.

Wow...

Wanting to be an idol is rather impressive, too. Let's both do our best.

Yeah!

Let's go to the future! Rainbow melodies

"Nijigasaki High School Idol Club" "Love Live!"

The rain clears up and reveals blue skies

The winds of hope blow (Blowing)

We can feel something coming and we take our very first step

The world is sparkling

And our hearts start to well up with (Feelings)

"We want to start running right now!!"

The tiny melodies blend together (Our Colors)

Let's paint this arch, now

It resonates throughout the city

Let's sing together!

My feelings are overflowing, there's no stopping them now

Rainbow-colored passions!!

Colors painted in courage

Let's create a bridge to the future

Beyond the endless sky

Resounding sympathy

Miracles are blooming

-Let's go! Shine towards the future, melodies

--Yes, I know I'm not alone --Let's go! Shine towards the future, melodies

You're all always by my side

So let's connect our dreams together

"Episode 5: Something I Can Only Do Right Now"

They're both buono!

I see your appetite is as hearty as ever, Emma.

Well, it's just all so good.

Do you have your club again today?

Yup! We had even more people join, so it's been really lively lately.

And now that we decided to be solo idols, everyone's been even more motivated.

I see.

I wish you could join, too, Karin-chan.

You know that I don't like being around too many people.

Right...

Well, I better get going.

Karin-chan...?

--There, there, there... --Meow...

Patting you on the head like this reminds me of Neve-chan.

Is that one of your friends in Switzerland?

Nope. They're one of our baby goats back home.

Baby goats?!

You have goats back at your place?

Yup. When I was little, I'd sing to our goats all the time.

Wow, that takes me back.

"Niji"

Emma-san, don't you ever feel homesick being away from home?

Yeah. But being with all of you

feels like I'm with all my little brothers and sisters back home.

It's always so lively and fun.

That makes me... happy.

I think my family's worried if I'm doing okay in Japan though.

It looks like everyone's here.

You two took a while.

What is it, Kasumi-chan?

Ladies, take a look at this.

"Introducing the Niji High School Idols! ~Ayumu Uehara~"

That's Ayumu's video!

--I'm Ayumu Uehara and I'm a member of the Nijigasaki High School Idol Club! --Wh-Why are we all watching this?

--I'm Ayumu Uehara and I'm a member of the Nijigasaki High School Idol Club! --Well, you see, the views on this video have skyrocketed lately.

"2095 views"

"Derosuke: She's going places!" "Illy Murphy: Cute" "fmy: A goddess has descended"

There are lots of comments, too.

You're right...

So we have an idea.

Why don't we all make promotional videos as solo idols?

Promotional videos?

Yes.

Introductions or showing off our talents. Anything to show off our appeal.

Wow, PVs, huh? That sounds fun!

That'd be perfect to show your family, wouldn't it, Emma-san?

What kind of PV should we make?

Huh? What kind?

...a light of my very own, DIVE!

Setsuna-chan's so cool.

It's been played so many times.

Yes, I'm honored.

You did the editing for this, right, Rinari?

Yeah. I got a lot of ideas from Yu-san.

I didn't say much.

What about yours, Kasumi-chan?

Come on, Kasumin!

"Introducing the Niji High School Idols! ~Kasumin~"

Hello!

Yup, of course Kasumi-chan is as cute as ever.

Oho, Senpai.

I see that you are a lady of culture, as well.

If we can get our names out there even more with this, performing a concert will not be a dream.

We're counting on everyone to make PVs

overflowing with appeal just like Kasumin's, okay?

Appeal... I wonder what I should concentrate on.

Well... In your case...

What?

First you're smiling, then you start crying suddenly,

then puff up your cheeks when you get angry.

There's never a dull moment with you.

Yu-chan, that doesn't make me sound like an idol at all!

See! That's exactly what I'm talking about!

Oh, jeez!

--Dang it, Yu-chan! --You're always observing us.

Not just Ayumu-chan, but all of us.

And you're always researching stuff about school idols, so it's been a huge help.

I'm so obsessed with school idols right now.

So I want to support all of you as much as I can.

Having our own personal cheer squad makes me want to go all out.

Agreed. I feel like I have to work harder, as well.

You really don't have to work any harder, Setsuna-senpai.

No, no. There's so much I need to work on.

Aw, but if you try any harder, it's going to affect my popularity!

"Kanata-senpai" "Ai-senpai" "PJs" "being punny" "lullabies" "sports"

I think this basically sums you two up.

Do you have an idea of what you want to do for your PV, Emma-san?

Like what kind of idol you strive to be?

I want to be an idol that can make people feel all warm and fuzzy inside.

That sounds just like you, Emma-san.

But I don't know what kind of idol that actually is.

Feeling all warm and fuzzy inside...

I wonder how you visualize that.

Kanata-chan needs her pillow right about now.

Perhaps a novel that brings you to tears.

For example, there's this story about a girl and her puppy...

Kasumin's special buns! What else?

Anime, without a doubt!

I think it's plushies for me.

My grandma's nuka pickles!

School idols, of course!

We all really do have different answers.

I think Emma-san's image is important here.

Yeah.

Hm...

Well, with acting, it broadens your imagination when you actually wear costumes.

In that case...

Huh? Costumes?

"Costumes and Accessories Club"

Thank you so much!

N-No problem.

Way to go, Karin-chan. You've got connections.

I just happened to be in the same class as some of the club members.

How's it going, Emma-san?

Yup, it's perfect.

Welcome home, my lady.

Te-he.

She's so cute...

Can I try a few others?

Of course!

Shall we go watch the fireworks?

Heck yeah!

Yay! Go, fight, win!

Rawr! I'm Beary Verde! I'm gonna eat you up!

My heart...

That's a costume, too?!

Yes.

I wonder if this is what it feels like to make people feel all warm and fuzzy inside.

Say, what about this? I think it'd look great on you, Emma.

Wow, no wonder you're a model! You've got great taste.

Hey, Emma-san. Before you change into your next outfit,

can I get a picture with you?

Of course.

Then I want one, too!

Me, too!

Okay, Rinari. Get in the picture right here.

Okay.