Mari Ohara

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Mari Ohara
Kanji	小原鞠莉
Romaji	Ohara Mari
Statistics
Year	Third Year
Birthday	June 13 (Gemini)
Gender	Female
Blood Type	AB
Height	163 cm
Three Sizes	B 87, W 60, H 84
Favorite Food	Coffee Lemons
Disliked Food	Natto Kimchi
First Appearance
Debut	Season 1 Episode 1
Japanese Voice Actress/Actor
Kanji	鈴木愛奈
Romaji	Suzuki Aina
English Voice Actress/Actor
Name	Jamie Marchi

 

Mari Ohara is one of the nine main characters of Love Live! Sunshine!!. She is a third-year at Uranohoshi Girls' High School as well as the school's chairwoman. Her image color is purple. She is a member of Guilty Kiss, a sub-unit under Aqours.

Background

Mari is a third-year student. Mari's mother is Japanese, while her father is Italian-American and manages a hotel chain. Due to her upbringing, Mari speaks with an accent and often inserts English words into her speech every few lines.

Mari lives in Awashima Hotel, which is owned by her family.

She has known Kanan Matsuura and Dia Kurosawa since elementary school. During her first year, she left Uchiura to study abroad and returned two years later. Upon her return, she became the chairwoman of Uranohoshi Girls' High School, despite still being a student, after her family contributed a large amount of money to the school.

Personality

Mari has a cheerful personality and often prefers to work by herself. She always keeps her chin up when faced with hardship and is ready to try her hand at anything, although she does not feel she is very suited to become an idol. She also likes to touch the other members' breasts like Nozomi Tojo.

Clubs and Hobbies

Mari's hobbies include sports and horseback riding, and her talent is in her flexibility and singing. Her favorite genre of music is industrial metal.

Other Data

Note: Dengeki G's Magazine is a monthly magazine that is part of the Love Live! and Love Live! Sunshine!! multimedia projects. As it is usually the first source of news for all major projects under these titles, its monthly sections will detail how the project has progressed over time. The issues are usually published a month ahead of time. For example, the July 2010 issue would've been released on 30th May 2010.

2015

Official Introduction from Website Eeeh!? Me becoming an idol? You mean like being in formation with everyone wearing frilly uniforms, dancing dances that look like they were from games back in kindergarten, becoming someone like those funny girls!?!? ... Ah, sorry. I didn't mean to say anything bad. Japanese idols are re~ally cute, I know, I know but, but it's a bit too strict for me, SO HARD--- Yeah, I'm not really suited for it. Ahahahaha --♪ You see, my favorite genre of music is industrial metal. That's why I'm sorry. If you're all gonna do it, I'll cheer everyone on from faraway♡ I have horseback riding lessons later so I gotta head home, okay? Ciao~♪♪ Official Translation Character Introduction (September 2015) Aa--- Great wind today too! On sunny days with great wind like this, living on even this tiny island--- might not be too bad, I think. Since my family runs a hotel chain, I can stay anywhere I want all across the world--- What did I do to deserve staying on this tiny tiny island in the middle of Izu peninsula in Shizuoka, sometimes I question that. But, oh well. At any rate, once I graduate from high school, I'll leave Japan and go to college overseas. Until then, I think experiencing life in such a Japanese countryside isn't bad too. It's a bit boring but--- The air is great, the scenery is beautiful, and there aren't that many people, and the seafood is the best♪ What I want is an intense and vibrant daily life similar to the hard rock I love--- I'll be entirely OK even after leaving here. Right? But for now, I'll take it easy. And enjoy the natural life. That's why--- School idol, you said? To become something like that--- even though I made it clear from the start I would have no part of it. She absoluuutely won't give up, that--- junior of mine, Takami Chika-chan, was it? Ahahahaha---♡ I can't take it anymore! No matter how many times I refused her, she just insisted that she wanted me to join their "Aqours" group. With zero signs of ever giving up. But unexpectedly, I don't hate such a straightforward approach. If she's going to approach me that seriously--- I'll treat her just the same. But if it's like that, it's now--- Sumo wrestling, Su-Mo-U! A traditional method of deciding matches in Japan, right? Challenging me--- If I lose then I'll take part in your group. Ciao~♡ Something like that--- If I try messing around like that, would she get mad? But, under the clear skies and refreshing wind, splashing about in the surging waves--- An idol, really? I think it's almost like a reckless battle, but--- I don't hate that. The stronger the enemy, the more fired up it gets, right? Typical off-day schedule Time Activity 8:00am: Wake up 9:00am: Yoga 10:00am: Shower 11:00am: Brunch 12:00pm: Afternoon nap 2:00pm: Shower 3:00pm: Horse-riding 5:00pm: Shower 6:00pm: Dinner 7:00pm: Surf the net 8:00pm: Homework 10:00pm: Take a bath 11:00pm: Fall asleep ROAD TO IDOL: The Idol Song☆Everyone Makes Together (October 2015) Hi! It's Mari♪ Today--- I'm just enjoying the sunshine for a bit at my own poolside♡ This year's summer, has everyone been to the sea or pool already? Lately, all the girls have been doing whitening measures perfectly, it seems that the trend is to avoid tanning but--- It's Mari's rule that the summer sun has to be enjoyed to the fullest! Even if there's a faint tan line from the swimsuit--- Don't you think that's another hallmark of summer? Fufu♡ These wonderful hips that will draw your eyes unwittingly are still in the process of production, so look forward to it! Ah, also, we wanted to make an idol song that brings about the sparkling image of this summer sun--- Today, I'm in the midst of creating musical ideas for Aqours by the poolside. Right now, I'm having some great feelings about that, so do look forward to that too! Ciao~♪ Aqours After School Talk - Mari Caption: Mari will make everyone happy with her smile♪ Do you know? Smiles hold the power of magic! Hi~♪ Everyone, I'm so happy to meet you♡ I'm Mari from Aqours! From here on out, using our greatest smiles and lovely singing voices, we'll make everyone happy♡ In just a little bit more, our song will reach out to everyone so--- wait for us until then, okay? Though we're usually typical high school girls in our uniforms, with these cute costumes and our dance, we're school idols that will send a smile to everyone's faces. Thus, that was how I started my activities with everyone else--- There was only one thing I had in mind. And that is the fact that smiles really have the power to make people happy. If you think that's a lie, hey, why don't you try forcing a smile right now? If you do that, then that mouth of yours--- Mari will give you a smooch♡♡ See, you immediately became happy, right? It's a miracle♪ Aqours's Gallery (December 2015) MESSAGE from Mari Caption: We did it! With this, Uranohoshi Girls' High School belongs to us♡ Everyone, come and play~♪ Just kidding--- Fufufu♡ Today's the video-shoot for our promotional video-- We sneaked into the principal's office♪ With this, we've captured the nerve center of Uranohoshi! Aqours has finished conquering the school. If the school has such cute rulers, everyone would want to enter this school, no mistake about that--- Fufufu☆ Just joking around, while sitting on the sofa. Hmm as expected, this sofa is great. The school's seats are all hard and screechy, I have always really disliked them. Alright, from here onwards, I'll skip classes, and come here whenever I want to take afternoon naps! If I declare that loudly--- Dia played the straight man and hit me for it. No way, what did I say? This is supposed to be the principal's office? "Isn't it obvious that the principal would be here during class time," she said. That - is - why! For the time being, that's not the scenario today~!! After all, the Mari today is the ruler of this school! Okay for now, I'll act as the principal, Kanan is the vice-principal, and then--- Dia is the curriculum coordinator♡ Ah, if that's not okay, that's fine~, hmm let's see, then I'll promote Dia to vice-principal, Kanan can be the principal--- I'll be the board chairman♪ Fufu, the globe-trotting jet-setter, enigmatic super board chairman!! Someone who casually appears every now and then, and kidnaps cute girls to turn them into idols♡ So cool~♪ Seems like something out of a drama! Alright, then it's about time everyone decided on their pose, and we can shoot the introduction scene. Is everyone ready? One, two, three♪ "Hi, everyone, it's Aqours from Uranohoshi Girls' High School! If you come to Uranohoshi, seniors as cute as this will be waiting for you♡ Please definitely come play sometime!! Aqours 1st Center Election Appealing For Votes Caption: Let's all shine together with Aqours's song!♪ "If you become a school idol, you definitely must aim for the center!" That's what everyone says, but--- Is being the center really that amazing?? If that's the case, then it's time for Mari to make her debut♡ After all, I've come all this way and it's the first time I've seen this in my life, dancing with such amazingly frilly costumes--- If it's come to this, then I definitely have to seize the center position and be number one♡ After all, look at this short skirt! No matter how you look at it, just the process of turning would make some things get revealed~♪ Hey, fufu--- My way of doing things is by never letting go of my intended prey. I have you locked on! I won't let you escape♡ Results Comments: 8th Place Caption: Sparkling☆Idol, practicing her smiles! Hi everyone, did you enjoy voting? Thank you for all the support♡ After reflecting about it, I made everyone mad by voting for Kanan-chan who always took care of me~♡ What a mistake, next time I'll follow the rules properly♪

2016

Koi ni Naritai AQUARIUM Costume Reveal Caption: If you get struck by my cute school idol's lovely beam you'll fall immediately♪ Look look~! That's school idol for you!! This time, the costume is super super cute~♪ The white knee-high socks are so cute, right? With an aquarium theme, 9 beautiful mermaids have made their appearance♡ Jeez, if everyone is this cute, it's impossible to just choose one person, I understand that feeling--- That's why I'll do the choosing instead, and I choose you♡ I'll shoot you straight through the heart♪ Purchase Bonus Art Caption: A serene springtime love together with Mari--- Wouldn't you like to try that?♪ Once it's spring, the coats come off and things get exciting, it's a season where everyone starts new things--- Hey, did you know? Spring is actually the breeding season for many animals. Fufufu♡ Hearing that must make you feel excited and restless right~♪ Hooray, did you get hit by Mari's magic? No matter when, you'll always be in Mari's grasp♡♡ Aqours Big Reveal: Member Introductions (Q&A) (June 2016) Caption: Notice our voices, from this town where one can see the sea--- What is the charm of being a school idol? I'm grateful for everyone's energy in trying to liven the school up, even though it's already been decided to be abolished soon--- Although it's coming from me who's also a part of Aqours. Now every day is just a simplistic happiness, almost enough to forget that slightly serious objective♪ Whether it's for lives or events, I like going on expeditions by train to all sorts of places with the other members♡ What are the good points about Uranohoshi Girls' High School? Perhaps the part where everyone gets along well? Also the hillside road that stretches on and on to the school, surrounded by orange trees♡ And--- the kind teachers who would help deliver food even if I forget my lunch box, being in the sunlight during afternoon classes is the greatest, the classroom I always take afternoon naps in is wonderful too--- That's right, everything! Ura Girls' is full of great things♪ Everyone, come play with us! Aqours's Gallery (July 2016) Caption: Aah~, I let out a good sweat today too♪ As expected, morning baths are the best, huh? Mari's mornings always start with horse-riding and jogging♡ Uchiura in this season has a refreshing morning breeze--- Every day is a perfect weather for riding. Horse-riding is unexpectedly taxing on the muscles, you know? On the back of a swaying horse, holding on and maintaining the posture so as to not be thrown off is mainly dependent on leg strength and torso muscles. I have confidence in my abs and thighs♡ Yes, that's why---. If you ever--- If somewhere in Japan you are ever in trouble being chased by ruffians. Like a prince on a white horse, I'll appear wearing a cowboy hat, and definitely rescue you by bringing you away on my horse♪ Hehe---♡ My honed reflexes are also well suited for Aqours's dances, it would be great if I could show off my strong points but---. How about it, maybe that's something for you to look forward to more from here onwards? --- Ufufu♪ Since it can't be helped, for starters right now---. I'll show you one of my good points in this bathroom♪ Everyone loves it, right? Things like these♡ Mari will always be waiting for your support with this open heart that hides nothing. Even if we're separated, our hearts will always be together♡ Then, I'll see you later~, Ciao~♡♡♡ Aqours's Gallery (August 2016) Caption: Ah, we've discovered a leak there too!! Rainy days like these are for Aqours to do battle with the leaky roofs♪ Ahhh, Riko-chan, stop!! I've discovered a leak over there too! Ehh, we have to get them all, catch them while they're in the air♪ Just kidding♡ Ufufu! It's amazing~! We've discovered another leak yet again♡ I've heard that Ura Girls' is a school with a long history, but I was surprised to see it leak like this whenever it rains! Really, it's a school full of surprises~♪ And not just that, but the repairs can't really keep up, so during rainy days, everyone just places buckets everywhere like this to catch the leaks! Amazing! It's way too interesting!! Ah--- But if it leaks, maybe ghosts might appear too? Wow, So cool!! A building where ghosts appear, that would be extremely popular overseas~♡ Appearing quietly within an underground basement filled with moisture and dripping water droplets, an intangible white ghost! Kyaa!♪ I want to meet it too. The ghost living within Ura Girls'♪ Of course, it's bound to be a cute and lovely female high school girl☆ If I take a video and upload it, it'll likely become an amazingly hot topic~♪ Oh yes, if it's come to this, why don't we search all over the school building thoroughly, and map out all the school's leaks? If we don't place buckets and bowls properly, it would be bad if an underclassman slips on the wet floors and gets hurt--- right♡♡ OUR PRIVATE LIFE: We'll Tell You About Our Secrets♡ (September 2016) Mari Caption: Aqours's little demon-chan is seriously troubled♪ Come on~, jeez, don't make that face♪ Even if you want to be a serious demon, how about some juice? Take it easy♡ I went through the trouble of buying it for you after all! Jeez, Yohane-chan is a serious person after all~. Missing a bus just once, it's not such a big deal, right? If we just wait here like this, the bus is sure to come back eventually after all♡ Waiting like this until that happens--- it's not bad, right? Let's take a break for a bit, take a break♪ Aah♡ Maybe it's a reward for us two, for going out shopping on behalf of the other members? That's right~, that's definitely it! On such a hot day, carrying such heavy things, it's definitely a reward for the two of us working so hard♡ From who? Of course, that would be from God♪ --- Ah. ...... Speaking of which, Yohane-chan would be the little demon who's the furthest existence from God. Sorry, sorry, so sorry~!! Then, it's definitely a present from Lucifer in hell?? Let's just go with that♪ --- Hey, Yohane-chan. Though I also think being serious is one of the Japanese people's virtues and wonderful traits--- Just putting it out there, we're a demon, an angel and a foreigner, right? For something small like this, it's suitable for the situation♡ Let's just enjoy the present~♪ Let's Enjoy, positive thinking~♡♡♡ Aqours DIARY: Everyone's Diary (December 2016) Caption: I'm always connected to my partner, heart to heart♡ I've loved horse-riding since childhood♡ Ah, even though I said horse-riding--- What I do isn't the troublesome-looking, formal British style--- but rather the cowboy-style, with simply riding along quickly as its basis♪ Though horses can't speak--- It's really clever, and I've really loved it ever since it was small♡♡ With just the slightest movements of my body--- it's able to sense my feelings. And just by meeting our eyes--- we can understand each other's feelings. It's always been my greatest friend. I can't lie to it either♡ Once I climb onto its back and ride along the country roads, I'll soon forget any unpleasant things no matter how bad they were! But in Japan, it's truly a pity that there aren't many places where you can ride a horse. I'm certain Starbright here would definitely have wanted to move about a wide open field too---. Right now, all I can do is ride it on the road around the island twice a day, in the morning and evening. Sorry, Starbright. But--- you understand, right? --- Hehe♡ I'm not very good at explaining things in words. My true feelings---. It seems that I'm the type who always conveys them directly through physical contact like this, from the bottom of my heart. And whenever I'm troubled--- I hug and cuddle it like this. Once we huddle together like this--- Just that is definitely enough to make anything alright♡ This simple person that I am--- Someday I want to do this with you too. With a hug--- Won't you hold me? Okay? It's definitely a promise♡♡♡

Aqours's Gallery (March 2017)

MESSAGE from Mari Caption: In a peaceful and clear winter sky― A Valentine’s kiss from Mari♪ Hey, everybody― how are you doing? (Giggle)― Me, I’m feeling a little bored♡ In Izu the atmosphere stays calm even in winter― there are a lot of fair-weather days. Even here in Uchiura― the sky is still pure blue. A sky without a single cloud as far as the eye can see. It is cold, but― the clear atmosphere without a thorn is gentle. On days like this with nothing to do, I feel like strolling down by the seaside, and singing a song♪ Although, I have to go to school everyday, for a poor little school student like me…. I’ve been captured yet again by sunny classes. Boring lessons that continue every day. Classes that I have to sit in 6 times for 50 minutes each. Oh, poor me―. My cute butt is shrieking about it. Oh― as I gaze out the window in boredom― won’t my prince come and save me? (Chuckle)♡ Yes, good idea♪ Truly― hey, won’t somebody come help me before I die of boredom? Like Rapunzel leaning over her windowsill from the tall castle she’s trapped in―or Juliet standing on her balcony, cursing the names that forbid her marriage. If it were me― I’d prefer to be Juliet♡ (Giggle)♡ Oh, my dear Romeo― quickly, quickly come to me♪ My passionate blown kiss is waiting for you, my hero―.

HAPPY PARTY TRAIN
Travel Comments I’ve lived in a foreign country for a long time, and I love port towns. It’s an exciting place where various cultures mix and many tastes clash to create new sensations♡ I’ve also been excited a great deal here in Uchiura♪ That’s why this time, it’s my turn to give you that excitement♡♡ Places I would like to travel to: Yokohama, Kobe and Singapore.

Aqours's Gallery (April 2017)

MESSAGE from Mari Caption: Aqours's journey is--- A tour filled with smiles and kindness♡ When I heard that the new and upcoming Aqours song would have a railway motif, I was pretty surprised~! I mean, there aren’t any railways in Uchiura, right? Everyone goes to school by walking or by bike. Other than that, people like Yohane who live just a bit far away commute only by bus. In the first place, the closest railway station is more than a 30 minute car ride away. Or so I thought. I can see it now. Even if it’s a railway, it’s also a train for travelers -- it’s alright if I put it that way♡ No matter how you put it, Uchiura is filled with beautiful seas and mountains. With hot springs, delicious fish, aquariums and tourist spots, it's a great place for a holiday♡ Thus, we came to do a test shot for a PV with everyone. As expected, we have to start with the appeal of the seaside view! And so, here we are. When I look at the sea -- somehow... Memories surface. I remember the time when I had just came here. Uchiura was even more out in the sticks than I had imagined--- but the sea was beautiful. For someone like me who doesn't like flocking around with other people very much--- I often looked at the sea. Rather than people, I preferred the sea. Every time I’m on the tip of the cape, when I listen to music while looking at the empty sea, I would feel as if I’m the only person in the world. In this world, I’m this tiny--- However, it’s a world I’ve monopolized for my own. I loved this empty world that stretched on endlessly. But---. If it's now. When I’m with everyone, the world looks completely different. Strange, isn't it? Being together with someone else -- isn't bad too. Or perhaps I should say, it’s more fun than I thought♪ So, everyone, please don’t be afraid of change. Don’t worry! Don’t be afraid!! If you'd open the door, Aqours's smiles will always be there. I’m always by your side. Don’t forget that, OK? Let's continue Aqours's journey together no matter where it takes us♪

OUR PRIVATE LIFE: We'll Tell You About Our Secrets♡ (July 2017)
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Aqours's Gallery (August 2017)
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Question & Answer Corner

What kind of music is industrial metal? Asked by ハイレモンさん　@Twitter Ah--- You heard about that? You heard about it--- Yep, you definitely heard about it. Kusu kusu♪ Hmm, I think you'll definitely understand it right away if you listened to it on the internet but--- It's a bit like the intense feeling of deep bass in heavy rock? It's fun when there's fire and explosions♡ It's exhilarating~! Please try to give it a listen♪ You take horse-riding lessons, but is there a particular horse you have a really great relationship with? Asked by 紫鮫さん @Twitter There is~! Of course♪ The horse I get along best with since I was a child is Starbright! A thoroughbred horse with a large build, it has a pattern on its forehead that resembles a cool white star. It's tall so riding it is a bit hard, and its temper is also a bit rough, but it's clever and kind only to me, a real tsundere horse♡ And oh, it's female, by the way. It's my best friend! What do you wear when you go to sleep!? Asked by ポイントBさん @Twitter The answers everyone is looking forward to are of course, "Only underwear♡" or "Negligee", or maybe "Just perfume♡"--- That's right, isn't it? No no, that's no good~, having such perverted expectations♪ But I'm sure if I don't tell you all, you would have a looot more anticipation, and might not be able to sleep well so--- I'll tell you specially just this once♡ I'm the sort who always sleeps in a camisole♪ T-shirts always feel constrictive around my chest and make it painful so I don't really wear them much, I think? Do you have any favourite Japanese idioms? Asked by 堕天涙子さん Tons of them~!! "Shichijitsugōken" (A strong, silent personality), "Kūzenzetsugo" (The first and probably the last), "Itchōisseki" (In a short period of time), "Kadai sanseki" (Challenges abound)!! I especially love phrases that rhyme, with words flow together smoothly~♡ It almost feels like they're music, right? Though English poetry also has rhymes, Japan's phrases has tighter connections and feel sharper in a good way♪ They're so cute they make me excited♡♡ How good are you at horse-riding? Asked by 彩狐さん I only do horse-riding as a hobby right now--- so of course I'm nowhere near the level of an actual athlete. Plus it's not the British-style show jumping you might expect in Japan, but a Western style♡ But riding along as though I was one with my horse is always extremely fun! You can leave it to me if you want to ride together♪ Are there any times when you are troubled because your home is a hotel? Asked by オルテガー派さん Troubling times--- Not really, I think♡ Ah--- If there was any, it would probably be that it's a little hard for me to receive any secret packages? The mail is always delivered to the reception, and the concierge always delivers it to the rooms, so I think the sender would definitely be checked. All the people who want to send me secret fan letters from here on, please take note♪ You like punk and metal, but after becoming a school idol, have there been any new genres of music that you've started to like? Asked by ゆいるびさん Japan's idol songs are unique--- I didn't quite understand them at first, but rather than just being cute, lately I've come to understand that there's also a surprisingly funky side to them--- I think sticking to their cute image is also pretty cool too♡ But it would be great if someday Aqours could form a punk unit, and sing a baa~ad song. Everyone headbanging together♪ What's the best present you ever received that made you happiest? Asked by るなまじっくさん That question is so hard--- I mean, any present filled with emotion would make Mari the happiest in the world, so--- Ah, but then, that's right. During my birthday before summer vacation, all the other members sang the birthday song for me♡ That's the best present that made me happiest lately. I won't ever forget the sight of the messy cake which Ruby accidentally flipped over♪ It seems you have your own personal chef, but can you cook? Asked by べーやんさん My speciality dish is hot sandwiches wrapped in aluminium foil cooked in an outdoors bonfire♡ Before going on any long rides with my horse, I make them using bread and corned beef. Paired with hot coffee brewed in a pot, it's the best! And so the cuisine I cook is solely outdoors♪ Maybe next time I'll try making baked apple in a Dutch oven next time♡ Does Starbright have any other horses as friends? Asked by 鈴生昴さん Right now, it's alone in its stable--- so while it's sad, it doesn't have any other horses as friends, but it seems like it's friends with the cats and penguins raised on the island. Hehe--- Isn't it amazing, for it to have penguins as friends--- Living in a hotel is also interesting in that aspect. So Cute♪ I'm certain it'll make friends with the sea lions and dolphins while living here too♡♡

Video

• Character Introduction
• 2016 Valentine's Message
• 2017 New Year's Message

LL!SS!! Aqours Special Monologue Show 【Part 8 Ohara Mari】

File:Eng Sub LL!SS!! Aqours Valentine's Message 【Ohara Mari】

File:Eng Sub LL!SS!! Aqours New Year's Special Message 【Ohara Mari】

Audio

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No.	Songs	Duration	Audio
01	Greetings from Ohara Mari	2:27

Chronology

• Season I
• Season II

Ep.	Title
01	"I Want to Shine!!" (輝きたい!!, "Kagayakitai!!")
In Episode 1, Uranohoshi Girls' High School student Takami Chika discovered the school idol group μ's while trying to catch a runaway flyer. Having had looked for something to devote her all to for a long time, she was inspired and decided to form her own school idol group. After third year student and student council president Kurosawa Dia denied Chika permission to form a school idol club, Chika and Watanabe You took the ferry to meet up with Matsuura Kanan, who told them she would not be re-entering school for a while longer. The three of them look up and notice a pink helicopter flying past, in which Ohara Mari was sitting.
03	"First Step" (ファーストステップ, "Faasuto Suteppu")
In Episode 3, Chika, You, and Riko were training on the beach when they saw the Ohara family's helicopter flying by, which eventually landed near them. With Mari's arrival to the school, she introduced herself as the new chairwoman of Uranohoshi Girls' High School. Dia, who knew Mari back from their first year in Uranohoshi, pointed out how unbelievable it was for a third year to be the new chairwoman. Mari showed her proof and stated that she came to support Chika, You, and Riko. She then challenged them to fill the gym with audience in order to get her approval for their School Idol Club. The three second year students realized that there weren't enough students in their school to fill the gym, which caused them to advertise their concert in other places as well. Before their concert, Aqours worried about people not attending due to the rain. They laughed it off and stood behind the stage's curtain, hand in hand. However, when the curtains raised, they only had a small group of audience. Included in the audience were Mari, Ruby, Hanamaru, and a disguised Yoshiko. Despite this, they continued their concert and performed "Daisuki dattara Daijoubu!" while Kanan and Dia listened from outside the gym.
04	"Two Girls' Feelings" (ふたりのキモチ, "Futari no Kimochi")
In episode 4, the school idol club was finally approved by Mari. Although delighted, the second years questioned why she was so keen on helping them. A surprised Kanan got a visit from Mari, who explained she had come to scout Kanan as a school idol. The two were revealed to already know each other, and the scene concluded with Mari sighing at Kanan’s stubbornness.
05	"Yohane Descends" (ヨハネ堕天, "Yohane Daten")
In episode 5, the school idol club uploaded a fallen angel themed video online using their new costumes. This upset Dia, but in contrast Mari expressed liking the video. In the last scene of the episode, Dia confronted Mari about an email she had recieved. Mari stated it meant exactly what it said and the flustered Dia asked if she was kidding. However, it was not revealed what was written in the email.
06	"Let's Make a PV" (PVを作ろう, "PV o Tsukurou")
In episode 6, Mari told Dia that Uranohoshi Girls’ Academy might be closing due to a declining number of applicants and merging with a high school in Numazu. Mari expressed how important the school was to her, and how she thought school idols could save it, with which Dia disagreed. Kanan payed Mari a visit to ask about the school shutting down, to which Mari replied that it was something they would have to fight for, and that she wanted Kanan to fight again. Showing the chairwoman their promotional video, Mari told Chika and the rest of Aqours that they did not know what it was that made their town and their school great. After Mari proclaimed she knew better herself, Chika decided not to ask, considering it something they had to figure out for themselves for it to be worth something. On her way to the clubroom Chika spotted Dia on stage in the empty auditorium. While she did decline Chika’s offer of joining the school idol club, Dia stated she was happy that they wanted to save the school. As Dia was leaving the room, Ruby stopped Chika from calling out to her, and a flashback showed the third years seemingly right before a school idol performance. Mari showed up and told Dia you can’t run away, only move forward, but Dia denied she had been trying to run away. In accordance with Uchiura tradition, all the town members gathered early in the morning of the first day of beach season to make and release floating lanterns. Riko, for whom it was the first time experiencing the tradition, talked about how she didn’t realize there were so many people living in the town and suggested that maybe that was the special thing about Uchiura and Uranohoshi Girls’ High School. Hearing this, Chika gathered everyone’s attention and introduced Aqours, saying they needed the help of everyone in town to save their school. "Yume de Yozora o Terashitai" was performed as an insert song by the currently six Aqours members, thus concluding the episode.
07	"TOKYO" (TOKYO, "TOKYO" )
In episode 7, Aqours were invited to perform at an event in tokyo. Dia confronted Mari, worried that Aqours would not succeed in Tokyo. To this Mari responded that Dia could try to stop them if she wanted, but questioned if Dia didn’t have hope that Aqours could succeed where she, Mari and Kanan had previously failed.
08	"Isn't it Frustrating?" (くやしくないの?, "Kuyashikunai no?")
In episode 8, Kanan met up with Mari after hearing that Aqours had come in last place at the event. She asked Mari what she was going to do, and said saving the school by winning Love Live! was impossible. Mari asked if giving up was a better option, and Kanan walked off the scene saying it was indeed better to do so before someone got hurt, ignoring Mari’s open arms. A crying Mari was left behind, set on regaining the feeling she had had with Kanan and Dia in their school idol group two years prior.
09	"Young DREAMER" (未熟DREAMER, "Mijuku DREAMER")
In episode 9, a flashback showed Kanan quitting the third years’ school idol group after their return from Tokyo. She mentioned Mari’s turning down an opportunity to study abroad and also said Dia agreed with her there was no point in them continuing. On one of her early morning walks Kanan was followed by the school idol club, who overheard Kanan and Mari talking about Kanan’s returning to school. However, Kanan said she was not going to become a school idol again and that she did not want to talk to Mari any more. At school, Kanan and Mari got into a heated argument, which made Chika burst into the room and yell at them to break it up, and to come to the club room of the school idol club after school. There, Kanan continued to claim that the fact she could not sing in Tokyo was the reason she had quit being a school idol. Once she had left the room, the other girls pushed Dia into revealing that Kanan didn’t sing at the event to prevent Mari from performing with an injury, and that she quit being a school idol because she didn’t want Mari turning down other opportunities. Crying, Mari sprinted out into the rain, and ended up at Uranohoshi Girls’ High School. Kanan joined her there and Mari said they needed to talk. She shared her feelings, and slapped Kanan, saying she shouldn’t take it lightly that Mari cared about her. Kanan answered she should tell her straight if that was the way she felt, and the two of them hugged. Aqours convinced Dia to join them, Chika saying they’d all help out if juggling school idol duties and student council president duties got too much, and Ruby handing her a stage costume. All nine girls performed “Mijuku DREAMER” as an insert song, and Dia turned out to be the one who wrote “Aqours” in the sand, it being the same name the third years’ previous idol group had.
10	"We've Got Stewshine" (シャイ煮はじめました, "Shai-ni Hajimemashita")
In episode 10, summer vacation began for the now nine members of Aqours. Summer is the season of the Love Live! competition, and Dia had somehow managed to get her hands on the training schedule μ's used when they were active. Since Kanan and Chika had been asked to help run a snack bar on the beach, the members decided to camp at the Takami family inn in order to make time for practice. Initially intimidated by a competing snack bar on the beach, Dia quickly took charge and assigned tasks once she recieved encouragement from Mari. Riko, Chika and Kanan begun advertising in order to draw in customers, seemingly somewhat unwillingly. Meanwhile, You, Yoshiko and Mari started cooking the food. With everyone exhausted after attempting to train the way μ's did, they all sat down to eat Mari’s Stewshine and Yoshiko’s Tears of a Fallen Angel takoyaki that hadn’t sold during the day. Aqours's second day of managing the snack bar wasn’t all too successful either, but everyone enjoyed the curry You made using both Mari’s and Yoshiko’s culinary creations. Dia tried to hold a lesson on Love Live! history, but it was cut short due to Chika’s sister Mito thinking they were being too loud.
11	"Aye-aye, My Friend" (友情ヨーソロー, "Yuujou Yousoro")
In episode 11, all the members of Aqours saw Riko off as she left for Tokyo to compete in a piano competition that would take place the same day as the regional Love Live! qualifiers. They made the promise to sing together on the same stage next time. As “special practice”, Dia got the eight of them to help clean up the school’s pool, and once they finished they decided to practice their dance in the empty pool. With Riko missing, Aqours needed to adjust their formation, and opted for You to fill in Riko’s spot. Having been surprised to discover the first two Aqours members were Chika and You rather than Chika and Riko, Mari confronted You suggesting she was jealous of the relationship between Chika and Riko. Although initially denying the accusation, You eventually opened up and took Mari’s advice to be honest with Chika to heart. The night of the Love Live! qualifiers and Riko’s piano competition, everyone wore the matching scrunchies Riko had sent as bracelets. Riko played her piece at the competition, and the remaining eight Aqours members performed “Omoi yo Hitotsu ni Nare” on stage.
12	"It's Time to Fly" (はばたきのとき, "Habataki no Toki")
In episode 12, the members of Aqours were happy and relieved to find out they made it through the regional qualifiers of the Love Live! after a nervous wait. While the video of their performance had gotten a lot of views and comments, the number of applicants for the school’s open house was still zero. Chika couldn’t help but compare Aqours to μ's, and wondered if the school idols she looked up to weren’t regular people after all. Calling the other Aqours members, she suggested they’d all go to Tokyo before Riko went back home, and try to figure out what made μ's great. In Tokyo, Chika had arranged for Aqours to meet up with Saint Snow, who told Chika and the others they didn’t know what made μ's and A-RISE different. To them, what mattered was winning and following in the footsteps of their predecessors. Together, both groups watched the announcement of the Love Live! finals being held at the Akiba Dome on the screen outside the UTX High School building. At Riko’s suggestion, Aqours visited Otonokizaka High School. They learned that μ's hadn’t left anything from their school idol days at Otonokizaka, saying their hearts would be connected even without those things. Chika and Riko said the visit had brought them closer to the answer of their question. On the train back to Numazu, the nine of them took a stop to look at the sea. Chika said that they couldn’t compare themselves to μ's, and all of the members started realizing that they had to run freely, stand on their own feet and not chase after someone else in order to become great. They decided that what they were running towards was turning the zero into a one.
13	"Sunshine!!" (サンシャイン!!, "Sanshain!!")
In episode 13, Aqours were practicing for the Love Live! regionals during the hot days of summer vacation. Meanwhile, the number of applicants for Uranohoshi Girls’ High School was still zero. At the end of the day, Mutsu, Itsuki and Yoshimi showed up to tell Chika that they, along with other people in the school, were also interested in saving the school and had thought about becoming school idols. Chika invited them to sing with Aqours at the Love Live!. The nine members of Aqours met up with Mutsu, Itsuki and Yoshimi, who brought with them an abundance of other Uranohoshi Girls’ High School students. However, everyone’s excitement was restrained when Riko announced that the rules said only the people who had applied initially would be allowed on stage. In the end, although only Aqours would be on stage, all the other girls decided to cheer them on from the audience. Before their performance, the school idol club members reflected on their time together. Ruby and Hanamaru were embraced by Yoshiko, while Mari, Kanan and Dia thanked each other for getting this far, and Chika told You and Riko she wanted to enjoy everything the future had in store together. Proclaiming there weren’t just nine of them, Chika opened the door to the stage. Prior to performing their song, Aqours introduced themselves by telling the audience their story and their goal. When they counted to nine, part of the audience yelled “ten”, pronouncing their being the tenth member of the group. Halfway through the performance of “MIRAI TICKET”, Chika called out for everyone to shine together with them. The Aqours supporters of the audience ran down to stand next to the stage, creating a circle of blue light sticks around it. Meanwhile, the number of applicants for the school flipped from zero to one.

Ep.	Title
01	"Next Step" (ネクストステップ, "Nekusuto Suteppu")
In episode 1, Mari and Dia were motivating the student body, including the rest of Aqours, to work hard at attracting students to the school this term, too. Chika showed up just when the upcoming Love Live! was mentioned, and they all decided Aqours was going to participate. During their regular afternoon practice session on the roof, the girls started discussing holding a concert at the open house. Mari noticed someone calling her phone, but did not pick up. Realizing they would not be able to stay as long at school with the buses’ fall timetable, they set out to find a place to practice in Numazu. Kanan seemed to take note of Mari not acting like her usual self. Having argued with her father over the phone about something happening too soon, Mari was confronted by Kanan who wondered what had been bothering her. Mari initially lied and tried to evade the question, but eventually opened up to Kanan. The next day at school, Aqours revisited the issue of a new practice space. Without anyone noticing the third years suddenly disappeared. Dia overheard Mari and Kanan talking and realized the truth they were trying to protect her from. In a locale made available to the group thanks to You’s father, the third years revealed that the open house had been cancelled, and the decision about the school merger made final. Chika reacted strongly, saying she would personally seek Mari’s father out and convince him to change his mind, but let it go when the others explained to her how there was nothing to be done. Disheartened, the girls went home. When Chika showed up at school early to tell the universe she was not going to give up yet, she was surprised to find the rest of Aqours followed a similar impulse and were there, too. Together, they decided to keep working toward their goal no matter how impossible it may seem. They were going to aim for a miracle.
02	"The Sound of Rain" (雨の音, "Ame no Oto")
03	"Rainbow" (虹, "Niji")	File:.png

Trivia

• In real life, Mari's home is based on the actual Awashima Hotel.

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