Ep. 4: Aqua supports Kana's performance and meets Kaburagi before starting school with Ruby.
Aqua prepares the stage for Kana, allowing her to demonstrate her acting abilities and win over the audience. At the wrap party, Aqua encounters Kaburagi, who confirms he is not his father via a paternity test. Kaburagi reveals he knows a secret about Ai and proposes a reality dating show appearance in exchange for the information. Later, Aqua and Ruby begin their first day at Youtou High School. Ruby befriends gravure model Minami Kotobuki, who introduces Aqua to the class. Ruby learns that professional entertainer Frill Shiranui is also in her class, causing her to feel insecure about her own career status. She urges Miyako to advance the idol group plans at Strawberry Productions, but Miyako cites recruitment difficulties for small companies. Aqua suggests recruiting Kana to solve the issue.
Episodes
- Ep. 1 · Ai Hoshino faces the crisis of being an idol who does not understand love.
- Ep. 2 · Ten years after Ai's death, Ruby strives to become an idol despite her brother Aqua's interference.
- Ep. 3 · Aqua accepts a low-quality role to investigate producer Masaya Kaburagi
- Ep. 4 · Aqua supports Kana's performance and meets Kaburagi before starting school with Ruby.
- Ep. 5 · Kana joins Aqua on a reality dating show while Miyako launches a new idol unit with Ruby.
- Ep. 6 · Aqua observes idol realities while Akane faces cyberbullying after a public altercation.
- Ep. 7 · Buzz
- Ep. 8 · Aqua's revenge focus allows Akane to win his heart while Kana falls behind.