Ep. 5: Nico Yazawa Challenges μ's and Proposes a Club Merger
Aired on February 3, 2013
Honoka and Kotori meet Nico Yazawa, who urges them to disband. While the group considers forming an official club due to rain, they catch Nico stealing food. Eli reveals an existing Idol Research Club, with Nico as its only member. Nozomi explains Nico’s past group failed because her standards were too high. After rejecting a merger, Nico listens to Honoka’s proposal. The girls decide to join the Idol Research Club to improve μ's skills. They invite Nico to join them as their coach, aiming to learn from her experience and elevate their own performance standards together.
Episodes
- Ep. 1 · Honoka Kōsaka aims to save Otonokizaka Academy from closure by forming a school idol group.
- Ep. 2 · Honoka Secures Auditorium and Names Group μ's While Seeking Maki's Music
- Ep. 3 · Umi Overcomes Stage Fright Before Concert With Honoka and Kotori's Support
- Ep. 4 · Hanayo Joins the Idol Club with Support from Maki and Rin
- Ep. 5 · Nico Yazawa Challenges μ's and Proposes a Club Merger
- Ep. 6 · The group debates leadership roles and considers a performance contest to decide the center.
- Ep. 7 · Hanayo reveals the Love Live tournament, prompting the group to seek permission from the chairwoman under strict academic conditions.
- Ep. 8 · Eli teaches dance to attract students and joins μ's after Nozomi's advice
- Ep. 9 · Kotori's Secret Maid Café Work and Akihabara Live Performance