Ep. 79: Starlight and Dream Academy students test partnerships amid WM threats and personal rivalries.
Aired on April 24, 2014
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Facing the WM threat, Starlight and Dream Academy students select partners through trial runs. Aoi and Kii suggest Ichigo pair with Seira, leading to confirmed matches including Otome and Maria. Yurika rejects Kaede, fearing they will live in Tristar’s shadow after its disbandment. Kaede proves her wrong by taking Yurika on a helicopter ride and chasing away fans. Convinced they can overcome critics together, Yurika agrees to partner with Kaede. They parachute down to publicly announce their new partnership, resolving the conflict and solidifying their bond against external pressures.
Episodes
- Ep. 75 · Ichigo and friends visit hot springs while others discover a mystery idol event
- Ep. 76 · Ichigo and friends judge auditions for Starlight Academy idols
- Ep. 77 · Akari starts at Starlight Academy and trains with Ichigo to find her own idol path.
- Ep. 78 · Akari's New Haircut and the Partner's Cup Revival Announcement
- Ep. 79 · Starlight and Dream Academy students test partnerships amid WM threats and personal rivalries.
- Ep. 80 · Akari attends a rigorous island boot camp to improve her grades and idol skills.
- Ep. 81 · Ichigo and Seira seek wisdom from Mizuki and Mikuru before the Partner's Cup
- Ep. 82 · Aoi and Kii visit Ichigo and Seira to discuss their partnership before the WM competition.
- Ep. 83 · Maria learns about Otome's past while helping with a kindergarten play.