Ep. 9: Rehearsals for the Grand Kouka School Festival bring Superiors and students together.

Preparations for the Grand Kouka School Festival involve Superiors, alumni of the Kouka School, collaborating with current students. This arrangement places top actresses of the Kouka Troupe in close proximity to the First Years. Sarasa and her peers accidentally enter a room occupied by leading stars from all four troupes, where they appreciate the Superiors' approachable nature. Mirei Nohara, a Superior, encounters Chiaki, but when she mistakenly calls for Chiaki's twin sister Chika, Chika ignores the call. The next day, Chiaki faces reprimands until Sarasa explains the existence of the twin sister. Although no formal penalties are imposed to protect those pursuing Kouka ambitions, Chiaki perceives distance from the Superiors. This tension triggers a conflict between the twins, revealing Chika’s past decision to delay her admission after Chiaki’s initial failure. Akiha Ichijou, another Superior, apologizes to Sarasa for the misunderstanding and commends her loyalty as embodying the Kouka spirit. Chika later apologizes to Mirei, admitting jealousy hindered her response. Mirei advises channeling such negativity into ambition. The twins reconcile, acknowledging their diverging paths at Kouka School, though they hope their journeys will eventually converge. This incident strengthens the bond between the twins and Mirei, who serves on the Board of Directors alongside Akiha. As the sports festival approaches, team leader Shiina Reo informs Akiha that a relay racer has sprained her leg. While management suggests a Superior substitute, Akiha proposes a Centennial Class member instead.

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