Ep. 3: Contestants form groups to earn 100,000 yells while Suzune and Rena face a sudden boost and a tough decision.
Aired on October 15, 2021

In the initial competition round, participants are divided into three groups tasked with accumulating 100,000 yells to advance. Suzune and Rena’s team unexpectedly receives half the required amount after rumors spread that Rena is Akari’s younger sister. Rena expresses her desire to win through her own abilities, prompting Suzune to share how Akari inspired her during a hospitalization. The two reconcile their relationship as both teammates and rivals, delivering a successful performance that secures their progression to the next stage. Concurrently, the host Sumipanda cautions the remaining contestants that one team is highly likely to be eliminated in this first round, adding pressure to the ongoing challenges.
Episodes
- Ep. 1 · Suzune Miyama advances to the national qualifying final of the idol audition show.
- Ep. 2 · Seira drops out of Selection Project so Suzune can take her place in Tokyo
- Ep. 3 · Contestants form groups to earn 100,000 yells while Suzune and Rena face a sudden boost and a tough decision.
- Ep. 4 · Splash Soda group faces deadline pressure while resolving creative differences
- Ep. 5 · GapsCaps members face deadline pressure before shrine visit boosts morale
- Ep. 6 · Suzune hides a chest scar from heart surgery during swimsuit performance round
- Ep. 7 · Suzune Overcomes Guilt to Rejoin Practice While Sumipanda Reveals Final Round Voting Rules