The curtain rises on the performance of a lifetime as Karen and her classmates attend a prestigious music academy to become the next theatrical stars.
On the second day of the search for the next star, the girls accuse Karen of interfering with their auditions and not taking it as seriously as them.
Nana takes a role behind the scenes while Futaba notices that Claudine is bothered by something. Hikari is acting cold towards Karen, but is there a reason for it?
Hikari left campus, and Karen doesn’t understand why. Determined to find her friend, Karen searches for her throughout the city.
Mahiru becomes increasingly dejected and jealous as Karen’s bond with Hikari strenghtens. Karen is spurred on with new determination, but where will this leave Mahiru?
Kaoruko fails to make the cut during class auditions and lashes out in indignation. Having earned a spot on stage, Futaba’s patience with Kaoruko reaches a boiling point.
Nana Daiba’s memories of the acadamy’s 99th performance was a shining beacon crystalized in time. Can she ever move forward or will she be forever blinded by the past?