Ep. 8: Ichigo and friends discover an underground studio while Ran prepares for a tie against Hikari.

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While filming a vlog, Ichigo becomes lost and finds an underground studio where another idol is training. It is revealed that Ran must participate in a Sensational Student Audition against Hikari Minowa, a rival she has never defeated. Later, Ichigo and Aoi return to the studio and discover Hikari using the space to rehearse for her web concerts. During a visit to Ran's room, the group learns that Ran received rare cards from a brand designer she admired. In the final audition, Ran and Hikari compete and end in a tie, agreeing to settle the score at a later date. Following this event, Ran decides to train Ichigo and Aoi for a special group audition.