Ep. 9: Ichigo and friends train for a special audition while seeking help from Johnny and Orihime.

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Ichigo, Aoi, and Ran seek Johnny’s assistance to acquire Premium Cards for their special audition. With Orihime arranging a meeting with brand designers, the trio practices performing a Mizuki song. They encounter Michelle Tachibana and Asuna Himero at the library, who are also preparing for the event. Aoi and Ran successfully secure cards from their respective designers. Ichigo’s meeting with Angely Sugar nearly conflicts with the audition, but she proceeds anyway. Her Aikatsu Phone dies, forcing a long climb up a mountain. Top designer Amane rewards her perseverance with new cards. Ichigo arrives in time for the performance. Alongside Michelle and Asuna, the girls deliver an impressive show, passing the audition and earning a Mastery light in their Aikatsu Phones. That night, Ichigo meets Mizuki, who declares this is merely the beginning.