Ep. 71: Aoi prepares for a concert performance while learning to rely on her own strength.

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Aoi is asked to perform a Constellation Appeal for a Futuring Girl Constellation Dress concert. She struggles with the concept until Tiara compares her to water, though she fails to elaborate. Feeling uneasy, Aoi seeks solitude and trains in the mountains, where she faces difficulties due to a lack of water for supplies. Ichigo visits her at night and shares that an unopened letter from Aoi sustained her during her year in America. This conversation helps Aoi understand Tiara’s metaphor: water is an essential, supporting force rather than a spotlight-stealer. Empowered by this realization and the encouragement of her fellow idols, Aoi gains confidence in her abilities. She successfully executes the Constellation Appeal at the concert, proving her growth and self-reliance to herself and her peers.