Ep. 78: Akari's New Haircut and the Partner's Cup Revival Announcement

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Akari returns with a shorter haircut, prompting her friends to help style it. Ichigo later meets Mizuki, who reveals she founded a new agency and is forming a unit, leaving cryptic remarks about waffles. The following day, both Starlight and Dream Academy announce the revival of the Partner's Cup tournament for idol pairs. Intrigued by Mizuki’s new partner, Ichigo uses previous clues to locate Mizuki’s agency with assistance from her friends. They discover a warehouse called Moonlight Office, where they watch Mizuki practice with Mikuru Natsuki. After Mikuru departs, Ichigo learns she works at a gardening shop rather than being an idol. Mizuki explains Mikuru’s unique value, leading to a surprise live performance by their unit, WM, who then confirm their participation in the tournament.