Ep. 8: Rena discovers Akari's heart in letters from her mother, causing conflict with Suzune over the vote.
Aired on November 19, 2021
With a crucial vote approaching, tension rises among the group. Rena receives a package from her mother containing family correspondence, including a letter from Suzune. While investigating Rena’s refusal to participate in a vote-related interview, Suzune uncovers the truth: the heart Rena possesses was originally given to her by Akari before Akari’s death. This revelation triggers an emotional outburst from Rena, who directs her anger at Suzune. Rena accuses Suzune of achieving her current success solely because of Akari’s heart, leading to a strained confrontation between the two characters amidst the political uncertainty.
Episodes
- 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
- 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.