Ep. 12: Suzune collapses from exhaustion as Sunny reveals her true role in the Selection Project.
Aired on December 17, 2021
Before the final round, Suzune collapses due to overexhaustion and falls unconscious. Rena and dorm mother Sunny take her to the hospital, where Sunny discloses she is the CEO of the Selection Project who became a dorm mother to prevent a repeat of the incident involving Akari. While they are away, the remaining contestants attempt to delay the program's start until their return. Jun helps buy time by broadcasting behind-the-scenes footage. As the other girls send out wishes to wake Suzune, Akari appears in Suzune's dream to confront her.
Episodes
- Ep. 8 · Rena discovers Akari's heart in letters from her mother, causing conflict with Suzune over the vote.
- Ep. 9 · Rena apologizes to Suzune and declares her intention to quit the stage
- Ep. 10 · Rena Rediscovers Her Desire to Sing with the Group 9-tie
- Ep. 11 · 9-tie faces audience struggles and Karin's anger before returning to Selection Project
- Ep. 12 · Suzune collapses from exhaustion as Sunny reveals her true role in the Selection Project.
- Ep. 13 · Suzune Awakens to Help Rena Reach Project Select Signing