Ep. 1: μ's Decide to Enter Love Live Despite Regional Preliminaries and Graduation Concerns

As the new school year approaches, Honoka assumes the role of student council president with Umi and Kotori serving as her aides. The group learns that Love Live is returning on a larger scale, featuring regional preliminaries that require defeating A-Rise to qualify. Initially, Honoka suggests they should not participate, surprising her friends. Yukiho later reveals the event opens at the end of March, coinciding with the start of the new school year. This timing means Eli, Nozomi, and Nico will graduate, making this the final chance for μ's to perform together as nine members. After a race challenge from Nico helps Honoka realize the significance of this last opportunity, she overcomes her hesitation. With support from her friends, Honoka declares their intention to enter the competition and strive for victory.

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