Ep. 4: Koganei proposes an idol debut for Emi, but a misunderstanding leads to a group conflict.
Aired on June 28, 1985

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Following Emi's growing popularity, Koganei plans for her to debut as an idol rather than a standard entertainer. A miscommunication causes Grandma Nakamori to believe the entire group will perform. Upon realizing the error, Emi insists on singing only with her fellow Magic Carat members. Koganei pleads with her to debut solo to protect his professional reputation, causing Emi significant distress. The situation is resolved when Mai devises a compromise that keeps Emi as the central focus while allowing all troupe members to participate in the performance.
Episodes
- Ep. 1 · A Wonder Is Born! Magical Star!!
- Ep. 2 · Magic Carat secures a regular television spot contingent on a successful live broadcast debut.
- Ep. 3 · Shou delays boxing match for Magic Carat performance to resolve team tension
- Ep. 4 · Koganei proposes an idol debut for Emi, but a misunderstanding leads to a group conflict.
- Ep. 5 · Misaki's Tanabata Wish and the Magic Carat Show
- Ep. 6 · Musashi invites Mai to a movie where she helps an elderly woman and meets the director
- Ep. 7 · Mai confronts gender inequality and domestic burdens after a poor Home Ec grade
- Ep. 8 · Mai befriends local boys during a beach town summer performance