LLAS Ch36

Ayumu finds out MC has been staying up all night writing pastebins for idol gacha game sto- I mean writing articles for idol groups. She expresses worry for us and calls us out to talk at night. MC tells Ayumu that they love her.

We're finally to the Nijigaku gimmick. Drumroll... It's Obessions! Whatever the fuck that means. Can you guys be more specific? They're to make videos on whatever they're currently obsessed about. Except school idols. Also MC points out that for Muse's and Aquors' PVs they just went back to their roots, so they'll probably do that as well. IE point out their individuality and unique points as solo idols while still being a group of friends. Also MC once again wants to include the whole school into their PV like they did in the audition for SIE.

The first years gather up in the student council room where the 2 student council members lead them in yoga exercises. They do have names and they are regular enough that I should use them, but I feel I missed my chance to introduce them like 15 chapters ago, so I won't. I thought they were gonna be one off characters. Anyways, Shio invited them here, so she could talk about how they could all do a write up together on the topic of beauty? She says like make-up, fashion, etc. Was this something Shio cared about?

Apparently Kasumin and Shizuku have been doing yoga at home too while on a nightly phone call. We go down memory lane. Kasumin's memory about her defending the club room.

Shizuku's is about meeting Kasumin and how she joined the club to improve her acting. Also I just realized why I was getting Shizuku's name confused. Kasumin nicknamed her Shizuko, so half her mentions in S1 are by that and they're literally one letter off. God. Anyways Shizuku is so down bad for Kasumin.

In their recording, first years go shopping. Shio says she's too young for makeup, but everyone's trying to encourage her. Wait. Hold on, Rina's been using her mask the whole time. How doe- eh who cares I guess. Afterwards they eat at a diner. MFW diner has creamy crab croquettes, cheese & curry rice gratin, chicken steak that comes w/ fried shrimp and fries. Anyways Shio thinks Rina ate too little, so she starts feeding her. Kasumin wants to be fed too, so Shizuku offers.

Rina talks about how the best part of being an idol for her has been getting to experience all sorts of new things. Like having friends, hanging out with friends, uh talking with friends. Has Rina mentioned her friends yet? Oh also improving herself, like she started running longer distances and said that feels good that she can see herself improving. P based.

Shio has a discussion w/ MC. She feels troubled that she can't think of her starting point, her roots/strength, her gimmick so to speak. MC says she's based around wanting to help and support others. Something like Aquors' inspiring others but also included is the additional support she'll provide after to help? Anyways then there's a scene representing that w/ those two student council members showcasing that element.

Recording part 2. Yoga, machines, licenses. Both Shizuku and Shio have managed a difficult pose. Rina finds a machine for beauty that's really expensive and wants to try to recreate it herself. Shio brings up that there are licenses/certificates beauty courses they could take. Kasumin has nothing to report besides she feels she's eaten too much lately. Rina says she's also eaten lots of burgers with Mia. Shio says they should keep a food diary. Rina says she'll just make an app for that. MFW for lunch Shizuku is having five-grain rice ball, sauteed chicken, deep-fried shishito peppers, cherry tomatoes, and soy sauce mustard spinach with small fry. Like wtf. Shio's also got a complex lunch. Meanwhile Rina has a veggie sandwich & milk.

MC and Shio got the perms and agreement from everyone to participate in the PV. Now they just have to teach literally everyone the choreography which definitely won't be an issue. Oh but like unironically everyone already has it memorized wtf.