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μ's (pronounced "Muse") was a school idol group formed and led by Honoka Kosaka in Love Live!. They were the school idol group of Otonokizaka High School. The group consisted of nine members and was initially formed with the purpose of bringing attention to the school as it was to be shut down due to a lack of future enrolling students. The group disbanded in the anime after the 3rd years graduated, staying true to their status as school idols, unlike their rival A-RISE, which chooses to stay an idol group even after graduation of high school. In other words, μ's no longer exists as an idol group. However, they did make their final appearance in the movie. They originally debuted with the song Bokura no LIVE Kimi to no LIFE before they disbanded in 2016 prior to the release of their final single.

Their real life parallel of the voice actresses ended activities as a group on April 1, 2016 with the Final Live, ending their legacy. However, it was announced that the group would be returning with a new single, which was released on March 25th, 2020. They also performed at the Love Live Fest in 2020.

Member positions[]

These are the positions for all of the members:

Etymology[]

The name "μ's" came from Greek Mythology's 'nine goddesses of music'.

In the anime, Nozomi Tojo is the one who grants the group this name by placing it in a box. In the manga, however, it is Honoka Kosaka who does by writing the name on her own in Love Live! submission form. However, despite the meaning of the group's name, μ's had performed several times without all nine members present in the anime.

In addition, three of the six insert songs in the movie (Hello, Hoshi o Kazoete; ?←HEARTBEAT and Future style) are performed with only 3 members of the same year from each song.

In reality, the group name "μ's" was decided through a cellphone poll by fans, with voting taking place between October 30 - November 14, 2010. The nominated candidates were:[1]

  • μ's
  • Otonokizaka Nonetto
  • Livestar!
  • Little Diamond
  • Otonokizaka Idol Club

Songs[]

All of μ's songs and albums can be found here.


The songs they performed with and without full members in the anime, including the opening and ending songs, are:

Season 1[]

  1. Bokura wa Ima no Naka de (OP)
  2. Kitto Seishun ga Kikoeru (ED)
  3. Susume→Tomorrow (Episode 1)
  4. Aishiteru Banzai! ~Maki Solo ver.~ (Episode 1)
  5. START:DASH!! (Episode 2, 3, 13)
  6. Korekara no Someday (Episode 6)
  7. Bokura no LIVE Kimi to no LIFE (Episode 8)
  8. Wonder zone (Episode 9)
  9. No brand girls (Episode 11)

OVA[]

  1. Music S.T.A.R.T!!

Season 2[]

  1. Sore wa Bokutachi no Kiseki (OP)
  2. Donna Toki mo Zutto (ED)
  3. Koremade no Love Live! (Episode 1)
  4. Susume→Tomorrow (Episode 1)
  5. Yume no Tobira (Episode 3)
  6. Love wing bell (Episode 5)
  7. Dancing stars on me! (Episode 6)
  8. Snow halation (Episode 9)
  9. KiRa-KiRa Sensation! (Episode 12)
  10. Bokura wa Ima no Naka de (Episode 12)
  11. Aishiteru Banzai! ~Piano Mix~ (Episode 13)
  12. Oh,Love&Peace! (Episode 13)
  13. Happy maker! (Episode 13)

The School Idol Movie[]

  1. Hello, Hoshi o Kazoete
  2. Angelic Angel
  3. ?←HEARTBEAT
  4. Future style
  5. SUNNY DAY SONG
  6. Bokutachi wa Hitotsu no Hikari

Other Data[]

Prologue Story (August 2010)[2]
Honoka Dengeki G's Mag Aug 2010 2
The Things I Like.

The bright, sparkling rays of the midsummer sun.
Always stretching out into the distance no matter how far, seemingly sucked into the blue sky.

The small charm my grandma gave me, attached to my bag ever since I entered school.
The new dress I bought last week.

The pancakes topped with tons of cream and syrup, that I ate at the new shop which is the talk of the town. Also, my stuffed bunny Sally-chan that had always been with me since childhood, sleeping with me on the same bed even till now.

The triple-cone ice-cream that everyone stops by to eat on their way home after classes.
The slightly short skirt that flutters pleasingly with just a bit of my dancing.

Once I think of these fun things---
Somehow, I feel like singing.

Aah~ ♪

The blue skies above.
Looking up at them brings a mysterious---
Pure white feeling.

Almost as if I could grasp the world in my hands.
It makes me feel as if I could do anything.

I am really just a normal girl but---
If I work hard---
If I work really, really hard---

If it's us---
Could we help the school?

If we sing loudly,
Somewhere in these skies above---
Maybe the angels or gods can hear us---

Honoka Kotori Eli Dengeki G's Mag Aug 2010

What I Want Everyone To Hear

That is--- the fact that this school may no longer be here very soon.

It was something I had never even imagined.

After all, this is a large street---
Akihabara, a place where people gather from afar on weekends,
Kanda district, with both Kanda Shrine and shops that have been here for ages,
and also Jimbocho, the street famous for its book stores---

Even though so many people can be seen so close by, our school that's sandwiched between these districts is---.

In the past, there had been lots and lots more students here.
That's why my mother and grandmother had, of course, graduated from this school.

That's why--- Lately.
With the student count steadily dropping---

It's a lonely sunset.

Watching it makes me feel like crying.
Why did things turn out this way?

I had thought it would always be here, without changing.

The classroom windows where I can see the wide blue skies.

The corridors where I would make the teachers mad if I ran.
The lawn where I would talk with my friends after sneaking out from classes.

The music room where we often went for choral competitions.
The tree-lined street where we were welcomed by the ancient cherry blossom trees during the full bloom of the school entrance ceremony.

All these will be gone.

Our beloved school.
Our precious memories.

After learning that they would be gone, we felt like fools, realizing their importance for the first time.

That deadline was two years away---

Dengeki G's Mag Aug 2010

That's Why--- This Is What We Decided.

That is--- we want to help this school!

And that, really is just--- It's just that.

But, we have no idea what we should do,
And we're unsure whether we can even do something like that,
But as expected, we have to do something at least, or nothing will start. Agreeing on that, we managed to gather our courage---
Something we decided upon after thinking together. That's---

We will become idols!

If we become idols,
And everyone learns about us,
They would definitely gain interest in our school, right---.

Of course, becoming something like idols---
We know that it isn't going to be an easy task.

After all, we--- don't have any sort of talent or special skills.
We're just normal girls.

But, something that normal girls without any power can do is---

With their greatest smiles---
With their true feelings---

"Please look at us!!"---
Appealing to the world is all that we can do.

It's alright even if we only reach a single person at first.

That's why you are---

If, you happen to be that first person, and gain interest in us---

That would be our beginning.

We are only just beginning from this moment on.

Though nothing may come true,
We'll aim towards our huge dream.

We want you to watch us doing so---
Our dream---

Won't you grant it together with us?

Prologue Story;2 (September 2010)[3]
Umi Rin Nozomi Honoka Dengeki G's Mag Sep 2010
Heeey, over here!

We waited for you♡

Ah, I'm excited!
It's finally here,
this day.

This is Akihabara. And in the outskirts of this district---
In an old corner between Jimbochou and Kanda
are our homes and our beloved school that we go to everyday.
Lots of cars pass through, there are many large buildings---
and of course it's packed full of flashy billboards for computers,
electric appliances, games, and anime.
"Is there really a school here?" you ask.
For first-timers there are lots of surprising things,
But take a look!
Even in this city...

The sky is surprisingly--- high and vast♡

Atop the bridge overlooking the river,
running nearby are the busy Chuo and Sobu Lines.
Railways to cities and places we don't know.
Busy-looking adults.
Passing in front of our eyes---
is a scenery of a city that never rests for a moment.
It's a bustling, gray, common picture you can find anywhere---.
But, we've gotten used to it---
and it's a very, very dear sight to us.

It's this town where we'll start from now
to protect our beloved school.
There may not be much we can do,
but we want to try our best at all that we can do right now.

Hanayo Honoka Maki Nico Dengeki G's Mag Sep 2010

Kyaaa~♡
Uwaah, you scared me...
Geez, don't startle me like that, Maki-chan!
I'm pretty ticklish, you know---
Really really ticklish!!

We're just messing around a little.

This is the first time I'm putting on this costume.
What do you think?
Does it look cute on me?

After we decided we want to be idols,
all our breaks and time after school have been spent
coming up with ideas, discussing them together, and hand-making costumes.

We borrowed our school's Home Econs room, and tried sewing though we're not used to it.
While we sew we also practice our songs together.
I wonder how many times I've pricked my fingers on the needle - ahaha♡

Wearing these costumes--- We'll finally be filming our first PV today!
Maki's surprise attack earlier
scared me a bit more than usual.
I guess I must be really nervous, huh?

It's finally here! The first time---
that we'll be standing in front of you as idols.

Kotori Eli Honoka Umi Dengeki G's Mag Sep 2010

Alright, let's go.
Ready?
This is the real deal now---
3, 2, 1, go!♡

Nice to meet you!
We're the school idol group,

Love Live!.

Let's study,
do club activities, and play together!
Even if it's just a bit---
You're thinking right now
you want to enjoy our youth together---

You right there♡

Jeez, you can't escape anymore~!

If you're interested in us
Even if it's just a little bit

Then please,
Please try taking a look at our new PV!
We'll be dancing, surprisingly♪ Ehehe♡

From now onwards!
We're together with you--- Love Live!!

We--- will get cuter and cuter!

We'll be glad if you could support our dream♡


Chronology[]

Ep. Title
01 "Come True! Our Dreams!"
(叶え!私たちの夢―― "Kanae! Watashitachi no Yume")
232 S1Ep1
In Episode 1, Honoka finds out that her high school, Otonokizaka, is going to close from Principal Minami's announcement. Devastated, Honoka tries to find ways to save the school with her friends, Umi and Kotori. The girls are unable to come up with any ideas and go home. At home, Honoka discovers her sister plans on attending the school UTX instead of Otonokizaka, because she believes there is no reason to attend if it's going to close. Curious as to why her sister's going there, Honoka goes to UTX and finds many students attending. She then notices a group performing a song on a large screen. Not knowing who they are, Honoka asks the girl next to her (Yazawa Nico) who they were. Absolutely shocked, the girl explains to her that they're the school idol group called A-RISE, and because of them, UTX is getting a lot of students. At that moment, Honoka gets the idea to form a school idol group to save her school. Later that day, she asks Kotori and Umi if they wanted to join, but Umi declines. While on the rooftop, Honoka hears someone singing and playing the piano. Following the music, she then discovers a girl (Nishikino Maki) singing and playing "Aishiteru Banzai!" on the piano. Honoka asks her to compose a song for her school idol group, but she declines. Near the end of the episode, Kotori shows Umi Honoka trying to do some dance moves to convince her to join. Umi becomes convinced, and they both join Honoka's school idol group.
02 "Let's Start Becoming Idols!"
(アイドルを始めよう! "Aidoru wo Hajimeyou!")
290 S1Ep2
In Episode 2, Honoka gets permission to use the auditorium for their concert. However, they quickly realize that they don't have a group name, so Honoka holds a contest to come up with a name for their idol group. They also realize that they don't even have a song to work with, so Honoka and Kotori convince Umi to write the lyrics. In return, Honoka and Kotori must exercise to increase their stamina. Later on, the girls get a name for their group: μ's. Honoka then returns to Maki to give her the lyrics Umi wrote. Maki declines again but Honoka convinces her that they are serious about what they're doing. Later on, Honoka gets a CD composed by Maki to her house. μ's listen to the song, and also notice that someone voted for them on a school idol group ranking website.
03 "First Live"
(ファーストライブ "Faasuto Raibu" )
303 S1Ep3
In Episode 3, it's the day before the concert. Honoka and Kotori decide to have a nervous Umi hand out fliers for the concert to help build her confidence. When it's time for μ's to perform, no one comes to the concert. When they were just about to give up, a shy girl named Koizumi Hanayo appears at the concert along with her friend Hoshizora Rin. Despite the small audience, μ's perform and sing "START:DASH!!". After the song is finished, student body president Ayase Eli asks the group what they're going to do next. Honoka replies by saying that μ's will keep on performing until they can fill up the whole auditorium someday.
04 "MakiRinPana"
(まきりんぱな "MakiRinPana" )
335 S1Ep4
In Episode 4, the group is troubled as they don't have the sufficient amount of members to form a club and can't properly conduct club activities. When they are at school's stable, Honoka asks Hanayo directly if she want to be school idol. Hanayo doesn't reply, but instead says that Maki would be a better person to join μ's. Much later in the episode, Hanayo comes across Honoka's sweet shop. The girls find out that a recording of their concert in the previous episode has been uploaded to the web and gained quite a few views. μ's invite Hanayo to join the club again and ask her to think over her decision. With a little push from Maki and Rin, Hanayo gets the courage to say yes, and the two also decide to join.
05 "Nico Attacks"
(にこ襲来 "Niko Shuurai" )
301 S1Ep5
In Episode 5, while training, Honoka and Kotori come across Nico, who threatens them to disband μ's and runs away. While in a fast food joint, trying to think of a place to practice during the rainy season, Honoka suddenly realizes that there's enough members to form an official club. However, the girls learn from the student body president that there's already another Idol Research Club. When the girls go to the Idol Research Club's room, they learn that Nico is the sole member. The girls ask her if they can merge their groups together, but Nico flatly rejects them, based on the fact that they don't have personas. After learning from the student body vice-president Nozomi Tojo that Nico once tried, and failed, to become a school idol, Honoka comes up with the idea to join the Idol Research Club and have Nico teach them how to be proper idols. Nico happily accepts.
06 "Who'll Be the Center?"
(センターは誰だ? "Sentaa wa Dare da?" )
326 S1Ep6
In Episode 6, Nozomi films interviews with each member of μ's. When Honoka was being interviewed, Nozomi asked her why she's the leader when she does nothing for the group. It then leads to a singing and dancing contest to determine the leader. The member with the most points becomes the leader. However, in the end, everyone gets similar scores. Honoka then suggests that maybe μ's doesn't need a leader, causing everyone to agree with her, but also making them believe that she is the most worthy of becoming the leader. After that for their concert μ's performed the song "Korekara no Someday".
07 "Elichika"
(エリーチカ "Erichika" )
104 S1Ep7
In Episode 7, Hanayo tells μ's about the Love Live! tournament, a contest where the top 20 school idol groups compete in. Needing permission to enter, the girls then go over to the chairwoman for permission. The chairwoman tells them that they can enter, but only if they all pass the upcoming exams. Together with Umi and Kotori, Honoka works hard to study. Once the exams are done and everyone passes, Honoka and everyone excitingly go to the chairwoman's office, but overhear her telling Eli that the school would be shutting down next year.
08 "What I Want To Do Is..."
(やりたいことは "Yaritai Koto wa" )
345 S1Ep8
In Episode 8, following the events of the previous episode, the chairwoman clarifies to μ's that the school will shut down if the upcoming open day is received negatively. Umi suggests to the group to get Eli to teach them how to dance. Eli agrees to their offer and puts the group into intense training, but is surprised by their willingness to continue. Nozomi tells μ's that Eli wants to join, but believes she can't because of how she treated them in the past. μ's go to Eli and formally invite her to join. Eli becomes honest with her feelings and joins, along with Nozomi who reveals that she came up with the group's name: μ's, which refers to the nine goddesses of music. Coincidentally, there are nine members in μ's. The now complete group performs "Bokura no LIVE Kimi to no LIFE" at the open day to a pleased crowd, making the open day a success.
09 "Wonder Zone"
(ワンダーゾーン "Wandā Zōn" )
177 S1Ep9
In Episode 9, Honoka and Umi help Kotori create the new song "Wonder zone" by recalling the feelings she gets whenever she works in Akihabara. After the performance, Honoka, Umi, and Kotori go pray at a shrine for μ's success. Then, as they were leaving, they look up at the stars and promise to each other they'll be together forever.
10 "No Upperclassmen Allowed!"
(先輩禁止 "Senpai Kinshi!" )
295 S1Ep10
In Episode 10, as the weather is really hot, Honoka proposes that they should go on a trip. As Maki mentioned she has a family beach house, Honoka asks her to let them stay there. At night, when the girls were going to sleep, Honoka says that she couldn't sleep and begins eating food. After Nozomi throws a pillow, they all start having a pillow fight. The next morning, when the sun was rising, all the members of μ's go outside to the beach and hold hands with each other.
11 "The Greatest Live Performance"
(最高のライブ "Saikō no Raibu" )
317 S1Ep11
In Episode 11, after being unable to book the school auditorium for a performance, Honoka suggests to the group that they could instead hold it on the school rooftop where they train. The other members are slightly hesitant to this idea, but agree. While warming up on the rooftop, Umi tells Honoka that she shouldn't be working herself too hard, but Honoka says that it's all right. Kotori tells Honoka and Umi that Honoka should do whatever she wants.

Later on, during a phone call, Umi asks Honoka if she's ever noticed Kotori acting weird. When Honoka said that she didn't, Umi told her to go straight to bed instead of exercising, and then calls Kotori. Regardless of her order, Honoka goes out to jog in the rain. Because of this decision, Honoka awakens feeling dizzy and ill, but still goes to school. After performing "No brand girls" in the rain, Honoka faints from overworking herself, surprising μ's and the audience.

12 "Friends"
(ともだち "Tomodachi" )
Ep12 00169
In Episode 12, μ's go to Honoka's house to check on her after the incident in the previous episode. They discover that she's still recovering and has a sprained leg. They sadly tell Honoka that they dropped out of the Love Live! tournament, meaning their ranking from the school idol group website was removed. Honoka blames herself for it, but they all tell her that it's everyone's fault, instead. Everyone gets depressed from this event, but Honoka is affected the most. On the rooftop, Maki, Hanayo, and Rin all announce that the school has been saved, thus the group decides to have a celebration. At the party, however, Umi and Kotori are noticed to not be in jolly spirits. Umi then reveals to μ's that Kotori is moving to a fashion boarding school for the rest of her high school career. Everyone is surprised by the announcement, but Honoka gets angry at Kotori for not telling her earlier. Kotori explains to her that she wanted to tell them but couldn't, and runs away.

Later on, Kotori and Honoka text each other. While watching A-RISE perform "Private Wars" on her laptop, Honoka asks herself why she even wanted to become a school idol and states that she can never reach their level. On the rooftop, μ's reveals that they're planning to do a final live with everybody before Kotori leaves. However, Honoka tells them that everything is her fault and that none of this would've happened if it wasn't for the accident. They all tell her to stop saying that, but Honoka retorts by saying that the school is saved, therefore there's no reason to keep on performing and that's it's impossible to go against a group like A-RISE. Honoka tells them that she quits, but before she leaves, Umi slaps her cheek, saying that she didn't think that she's that kind of person and that she's the worst there is.

13 "μ's Music Start!"
(μ'sミュージックスタート! "Myūzu Myūjikku Sutāto!")
Ep13 00192
In Episode 13, following the events of the previous episode, Honoka and Umi still don't speak to each other. Honoka's other friends believe that she's depressed that she quit being a school idol and that Kotori hasn't been to school for the last few days. In effect, they ask Honoka to walk with them, and end up going to an arcade. While there, Honoka and one of her friends decide to play a dance game. When the song begins, Honoka blankly stared at the screen, remembering Umi coaching μ's. Her friends snap her out of her daze, and she begins to dance, getting an excellent score for each step. While her friend was exhausted, Honoka was still full of energy, thanks to her idol training.

On the way home, Honoka sees Hanayo and Rin training with Nico, who are continuing idol practice, despite μ's being on a hiatus. Nico tells Honoka that she loves being an idol and also tells her that all that has happened is because Honoka quit from μ's. Hanayo and Rin tell Nico that she's being too harsh on her, but Honoka tells them that she's right.

Eli visits Honoka's home to tell her that μ's is going on an indefinite hiatus, and apologizes for making that decision despite not being the leader. Eli confesses to her that she's jealous of Honoka's personality and how she isn't afraid to show it. She tells her that everyone is shocked that Kotori is leaving, and that is was even more unbearable when they thought about how Honoka and Umi are feeling about it. Eli tells Honoka that she taught her to have the courage to move forward without fearing change. Eli then shows Honoka her hand and tells her that she was saved by Honoka's hand. Later, Honoka checks the Love Live! ranking, and it shows that A-RISE won first place. Honoka then changes into her practice clothes.

At school the next day, Honoka is at the stage where she, Kotori, and Umi had their first performance when Umi comes in, because she was invited by Honoka to come. Honoka apologizes to Umi, but Umi laughs and tells her that she has always been a nuisance. She then tells her that Honoka brought her and Kotori on a long ride, taking them to places they didn't have the courage to go to before. Umi and Honoka then sing "Susume→Tomorrow" together, and Kotori at the airport sings as well.

Before Kotori could go to her flight, Honoka runs in and hugs Kotori, telling her that she wants to continue being a school idol with her and tells her not to go. Kotori begins to cry as well and apologizes.

Back at school, μ's waits for Honoka and Kotori to return. Honoka runs in, but accidentally trips and ends up hurting her butt. Kotori runs in as well, and despite being in their school uniforms, μ's begin to perform "START:DASH!!", this time with the whole auditorium filled with people. After singing, Honoka tells the people to say "μ's Music Start!" and μ's are in the school idol rankings again.

Ep. Title
01 "Love Live! Once Again"
(もう一度ラブライブ! "Mōichido Rabu Raibu!")
S2Ep01 00286
In Episode 1, Principal Minami announces that Otonokizaka will still accept student applications for next year. After the announcement, the podium is then passed on to the succeeding student council president, Kousaka Honoka, to deliver her speech. Honoka managed to introduce herself but had forgotten the contents of her speech.

At the student council room, Umi scolds Honoka for forgetting her speech that they wrote together then places a large amount of student council work in front of her. Eli arrives at the student council room together with Nozomi to check on the trio.

Nico, Maki, Hanayo, and Rin found Honoka eating bread while sitting under a tree. They told her that it's going to be held once again.

On the rooftop, Nico shows Rin, Hanayo, and Maki the results of her "special training". Maki tells her that it was disgusting and Nico accidentally told them her true motive for trying to help them. Just then, Hanayo receives a notification on her phone. Hanayo quickly ran to their club room's computer to confirm the news. After confirming, the four of them ran and looked for Honoka. They eventually found her eating bread while sitting under a tree. They told her that it's going to be held once again.

μ's talked about the news about Love Live! being held once more. They were hesitant at first because of the thought that they have to compete against A-RISE for the preliminaries, but after Umi stated that it was too early to give up, they all agreed to give it a shot, except for Honoka who told them that it's okay for them not to enter Love Live!. All of them were shocked at Honoka's statement and asked her if there was anything wrong with her but she said that she was happy just being able to sing and dance with everyone. Honoka then suggests that they all hang out together after school for a change of pace.

That night, the members of μ's, except for Honoka, talked about Honoka's weird behavior. Nozomi told them that the regular dance practices and sessions may be enough for Honoka.

Yukiho talked to Honoka about Love Live! and was surprised when she found out that Honoka decided not to join. Yukiho told Honoka that Love Live! will take place on March, when the new school year begins.

The next day, Nico challenges Honoka to a race to decide whether the group enters Love Live! or not. During the race, Honoka finally understood the meaning of Yukiho's words, as at that time, Eli, Nozomi, and Nico will graduate and no longer be school idols, making this year's Love Live! the last opportunity for μ's to perform together as a group of nine.

Everyone told Honoka their feelings about entering Love Live! making Honoka state her true desire to enter Love Live! as well. They all sang "Susume→Tomorrow" and Honoka told them that they will aim for victory.

02 "Aim for Victory"
(優勝をめざして "Yūshō o Mezashite")
046 S2Ep2
In Episode 2, Hanayo tells everyone that only unreleased songs are allowed to be performed at Love Live!, meaning they can't use any of their existing songs. Eli tells them that they have no choice but to make a new song and decides to go on a camping trip.

They were amazed that Maki's family had a vacation house even at the mountains. When they were about to leave the train station and head for the bus, Rin told them that they might be forgetting something. They forgot about Honoka who was still sleeping on the train.

Everyone was amazed yet again when they saw the house and the things inside. They found out that Maki still believed in Santa when they were talking about the fireplace. Nico was about to laugh and mock her for it but the others prevented her from doing so, claiming that it was a serious crime to say it. After settling down, Maki, Umi, and Kotori proceeded to doing their jobs upstairs while the others proceeded to doing some basic drills outside.

While in the living room, Honoka noticed that Maki wasn't anywhere near the piano and decides to take the tea that Hanayo made to the girls upstairs. Honoka opens the door to where Umi was staying but found no one inside, finding a note on the table stating "Please don't look for me" instead. Panicked, Honoka proceeded to Kotori's room and found no one inside as well, finding a picture on the wall with the words "Help me" instead. Honoka soon noticed that there was cloth tied by the window that leads outside. She looks outside and finds the three sighing.

The others found out that the three were in a slump because of the pressure and decides to split the work to all of them. They decided on forming three groups, with the first group consisting of Kotori, Hanayo and Honoka to work on the costumes, the second group consisting of Umi, Rin and Nozomi to work on the lyrics, and the third group consisting of Maki, Nico, and Eli to work on the music. There was no progress for the first few hours but after hearing some encouraging words from their group mates, the three who're originally assigned for the tasks met on the house and was able to finish everything that night. The others found the three of them sleeping in the living room with their finish products and decided to let them sleep for a while. They immediately started practicing as soon as the three woke up and continued to practice hard even after returning from their trip, aiming to win Love Live!.

03 "The Door to Our Dreams"
(ユメのトビラ "Yume no Tobira")
S2Ep03 00394
In Episode 3, Honoka, Hanayo, and Eli were browsing the Love Live! site. They saw the different stages prepared for the preliminaries. Hanayo told them that because of the number of groups that will enter the preliminaries, they are allowed to perform anywhere other than the concert halls. After practice, μ's talked about the mechanics of the contest. Four groups will be able to move on to the final round of the preliminaries. They also concluded that there will only be three spots to compete for, knowing that A-RISE will get a place for sure. Honoka suggests that they use their school as their stage so that they can perform comfortably. Nico and Hanayo told Honoka that she was naive and that they only have one shot at it. They needed something original to stand out and catch everyone's attention. But before they can decide the place, they still needed to practice being on air so they asked the broadcasting club for help. Honoka, Umi, and Hanayo were the ones who tried out the mic. The results wasn't what they really wanted but at least it was very μ's-like.

After that, μ's decided to look for a place to hold their live but it turns out that they're out of new stages. They looked elsewhere and ended up in front of the UTX building. The group saw A-RISE's promotion and Honoka says that they won't lose. Just then, A-RISE's Tsubasa Kira appeared in front of the second year trio. Tsubasa hushed Honoka before others could see her then she grabbed Honoka's arm and ran, dragging her inside the building. Hanayo and Nico noticed that Tsubasa was there, running with Honoka and chased after them.

A-RISE revealed to μ's that they've been watching and keeping an eye on the group for quite a while. They thought that μ's was going to be their biggest rivals during the last Love Live!. Tsubasa, Erena, and Anju then revealed each of μ's members' good points. Erena first commented on how Honoka pulls everyone along and how Eli excelled in ballet competitions in Russia. Anju and Tsubasa then both commented on how Maki has a wonderful talent for songwriting and how it beautifully makes a perfect combination with Umi's honest lyrics. Tsubasa continued, pointing out how Rin's athletic prowess was good enough to rival a national school idol, followed by how Hanayo's voice provides a perfect harmonization to the stronger, more unique voices in the group. Erena comments on how Nozomi has the tolerance to understand all nine of the members. Tsubasa revealed that Kotori was the Charismatic Maid of Akiba, but right afterwards, she included the "ex" in there. Lastly, Tsubasa tried to comment on Nico's good points, but she could not think of anything, so she thanked her for always sending flowers to A-RISE. Nico was not satisfied with that answer, so Tsubasa called her a cute devil who's integral to the group. Eli asked them why they knew so much and Tsubasa answers that it was because it was rare to see a group with a caliber like μ's and that they didn't want to lose to μ's. Honoka also states that they won't lose either and says thank you to them. Tsubasa then offers to perform with μ's on the same stage, which is their school's rooftop, to which Honoka immediately agrees, surprising the rest of μ's members.

The day of the preliminaries came, A-RISE's Tsubasa and μ's Honoka agreed to give it their all and shook hands. Alisa and Yukiho are shown watching with a laptop at the Kousaka residence. Alisa was worried but Yukiho assured her that they will be fine. A-RISE performed their new song, "Shocking Party". Seeing A-RISE perform, most of μ's members were starting to feel that they can't win. Honoka immediately disagreed and cheered everyone up. Some of there schoolmates came and cheered them on as well. μ's found a new hope and was ready to perform. μ's performed their new song, "Yume no Tobira" and received good responses from their audience.

04 "No. 1 Idol in the Universe"
(宇宙No.1アイドル "Uchuu Nanbā 1 Aidoru")
S2Ep04 00311
In Episode 4, Hanayo checks the site for the results of the preliminaries. When the results came out, µ's was delighted to discover that they have qualified for the next round. Everybody ran out of the room to spread the good news, except for Umi who was left covering her ears. Honoka announced the results to their classmates, Kotori announced the results to her mother, Rin and Hanayo went to the alpacas. Umi just learned the results from the broadcast.

At the rooftop, Eli announced that only one of the four teams that made it out of the first round will make it to Love Live!. They decide that they have to do their best. Umi then stated that she'd like to start morning practices an hour earlier than usual and they'll have review sessions on Sundays. Eli adds that they need to have focused and well-designed practice sessions. When Honoka was about to say "µ's music start!", she was cut off by Kotori because she feels that they're missing someone. They then realized that Nico was not among them.

They caught up and called out to Nico who was about to go home. Nico said that she's going to have to skip practice because she has other things to do and left. The others decided to follow Nico secretly because she was acting suspicious, but Nico spotted them and was able to escape.

While the others were wondering why Nico was desperate to escape, Hanayo saw a little girl who looks a lot like Nico. They then learned that she was Nico's little sister, Cocoro. While Cocoro was leading them to their home, they learned that Nico told her siblings that she was the center of µ's and the others were her backup dancers. After arriving at the Yazawa residence, they met Cotarou, Nico's little brother who also believed that they were backup dancers. There, they saw the posters of µ's that were edited to make it look like Nico was the center in all of them.

After some time, Nico arrived and they chased after her once again. Nico wasn't able to escape this time because her other little sister, Cocoa, met her in front of the elevator. Nico apologized and explained that she was skipping practice to look after her siblings and that she's been telling them that she was a super idol from the beginning.

On the way home, Nozomi tells the others that Nico was telling her siblings all that even after she failed to become a super idol in her first year because she didn't want their vision of her to be destroyed. After hearing this, the girls arrange for Nico to give a special performance for her siblings, claiming it to be her last performance as a 'solo idol' before joining her fellow idols as equals in μ's.

05 "A New Me"
(新しいわたし "Atarashī Watashi")
S2Ep05 00373
In Episode 5, µ's prepares for a performance in a fashion event on the weekend, however, the second years are on their school trip in Okinawa and both Eli and Nozomi are busy taking care of student council work, leaving the other four to practice with themselves. Rin thought that the second years must be having a blast with their trip, but in reality, they weren't enjoying much because of the storm.

Honoka received a call from Eli about the event. Eli told her that they needed a temporary leader and that Rin was perfect for the role.

When Eli told Rin that she's going to be the temporary leader, Rin isn't confident in herself and ends up struggling with the responsibilities.

On the way home, Rin still feels that she isn't cut out to be the leader, earning some encouraging words from Hanayo and Maki but Rin didn't believe them because she believes that she isn't cute enough like the others and that she's different from them. After saying that she'll continue being the temporary leader until Honoka gets back, Rin ran.

Hanayo tells Maki about how Rin has a complex about her boyish looks, which she was often teased about during elementary school.

While playing cards, Honoka, Kotori, and Umi were told that their flight got canceled because of the bad weather, making them unable to participate in the performance.

After Eli told the others that the second years wouldn't make it back in time for the performance, it was decided that Rin would take the center for their performance. Rin feels she isn't cute enough for the fancy dress given to the center and passes on the role to Hanayo, though the others can tell she is bothered about it.

Honoka learned the news from Eli and got curious about why Hanayo became the center all of a sudden so she called Hanayo to talk about it. After explaining the details to Honoka, Hanayo asked Honoka on what she would do if she were in Hanayo's position. Honoka told Hanayo that it's up to her to decide.

On the day of the event, the group arranges for Rin to wear the dress whilst everyone else wears groom outfits, feeling it fits her the most. Rin was still in denial at first but Hanayo and Maki encouraged her with their feelings. Rin finally accepted and wore the dress, receiving some compliments from the audience. The six members then performed the song "Love wing bell" and the event turns out to be a huge success. Rin then decides to be more confident with expressing her femininity and decides to wear a skirt for practice making everyone happy for her.

06 "Happy Halloween"
(ハッピーハロウィーン "Happī Harouīn")
S2Ep06 00365
In Episode 6, Eli told the other members about µ's and A-RISE being invited to the Halloween event. Nico then declared that they should make a stronger impact than A-RISE.

While using mascots, Honoka, Kotori, Nico, and Maki talked about how the impact from the Halloween performance would give them advantages for the final round of the preliminaries. Eli then reminded them that A-RISE won the last contest and that they are much known than them.

Honoka, Rin, and Nico went to the opening of the Halloween event. A-RISE made an amazing impact even though they were not present on the opening itself. The three talked about what happened earlier at Honoka's room. Nico stated that they have to conquer that Halloween event or else they would have a hard time at the final round of the preliminaries.

µ's tried changing their outfits in search for the impact they're looking for but it didn't work out. They tried impersonating each other next but it didn't work out as well. Eli then suggested that they try not to present themselves as idols, resulting to µ's sporting a rock look, which didn't work out as well. Principal Minami even called them to her office because of it.

While making the costumes, Hanayo made a mistake. Nico then asked Kotori why they were the ones that are making the costumes. Hanayo answered that everybody else is preparing the other things. Nico was not happy about it, saying they've been wasting time on pointless things. On the other hand, Kotori did not thought it was pointless at all. She said that she had fun and that it gave her hints on new designs.

On the day of their performance, Honoka thinks that they don't need to change themselves, as they already have quite varied members themselves, and they perform together with their natural abilities. µ's performs the song "Dancing stars on me!" and aims to win Love Live!.

07 "We Have to Do Something!"
(なんとかしなきゃ! "Nantoka Shinakya!")
S2Ep07 00341
In Episode 7, Honoka finds out that her weight increased dramatically. Umi scolds Honoka saying that she lacked discipline and letting her face reality by making Honoka wear the costume from their first live. Umi then puts Honoka on a diet.

In the club room, Hanayo brought out a big rice ball to eat. Hanayo offered some to Honoka after seeing her stare at the rice ball before being stopped by Umi. The three first years then finds out that Honoka is on a diet. Hanayo already ate half of the rice ball when Rin and Maki told her that she's been gaining weight lately as well.

Umi made a diet plan for Honoka and Hanayo. The two of them were consoling each other when a group of three first years appeared and asked them for autographs. A first year complimented Umi's figure, the other complimented Kotori's, while the last one complimented Honoka's energy instead.

After returning to the student council room, Honoka was surprised by the amount of work piled on the table. Just then, a member of the Art Club handed over a budget request to them with Kotori unknowingly placing the paper on the box for approval.

While climbing the stairs to the shrine, Honoka and Hanayo found it harder to reach the top than before. Nico told them that it was because of the extra weight. Later, Umi found out that Honoka and Hanayo were sneaking off during their runs to eat rice. After letting them explain themselves, Hanayo was told that she regained her past weight while Honoka's weight did not change at all.

Honoka and the others soon found out that the Art Club's budget request was approved before the budget meeting. They tried to talk to the girl from the Art Club but it did not work. Eli and Nozomi offered to help but Honoka said that it was their mistake and that they should fix it themselves.

After working hard to fix everything and making a budget plan for all the clubs, Honoka, Kotori, and Umi managed to end the budget meeting well. During the process of fixing everything, Honoka told everyone that she forgot to eat and managed to regain her old weight. Nozomi and Eli are then left assured that the student council is in good hands.

08 "My Wish"
(私の望み "Watashi no Nozomi")
330 S2Ep08
In Episode 8, Honoka announces during an interview that µ's will definitely win Love Live!. Everyone was amazed and surprised at the sudden declaration of victory.

Nico asked Honoka why she said that all of a sudden. Maki told her that since they're really aiming to win Love Live!, it shouldn't be a problem. Umi agreed and said that A-RISE did say that the last round of the preliminaries would be as competitive as the Love Live! itself. Eli then told everyone to decide on which song they want to perform with. Nico suggested that they go for a new song . Nozomi then suggested that they make it a love song which surprised everyone. Hanayo told them that love songs are necessary for idol groups but µ's has yet to sing one. They asked Umi why there haven't been any love songs for µ's and Nozomi answered that it's because Umi has no romantic experience yet. Maki told them that it's too late to make a new song anyway but Eli disagreed and said that she thinks it's too early to give up. Though everyone wonders how they'd write a love song, Nozomi thought of an idea. They tried practicing giving gifts but the idea didn't help.

On the way home, Maki told them that she still thinks it's better if they don't take the risk. Umi agrees and believes that they should focus on perfecting what they already have instead. Most of the members agreed as well but Eli said that she still thinks that a love song would be powerful and that Nozomi's predictions are usually spot on. Honoka then said that they think about a little more.

Maki thought that Eli's acting strange and talked about it with Rin and Hanayo. Maki said that Eli's too fixated on writing a love song. Rin imagined that maybe Eli's with A-RISE and she's been fooling everyone, though Maki said that it's impossible. Hanayo asked Maki what could be the reason then. Maki doesn't know, but she's sure that there's a reason behind Eli's actions.

Nozomi told Eli that she's being a little too pushy and that everyone seemed confused. Eli told her that it's okay and that she's doing what she wants to do.

While at Honoka's house, everyone tried to come up with ideas once again. Kotori suggested that they watch a romance movie for reference, however Maki says that these halfhearted efforts to write a new song will lower the quality of their performance. After finally deciding on using the songs they already have, they decided on calling it a day and go home.

Maki follows Eli and Nozomi and stops them before they go separate ways. Maki wanted to know what's going on and called Nozomi a troublesome person. Nozomi then takes Eli and Maki to her home, where Maki learns that Nozomi's wish isn't to write a love song, but rather to perform a song that all of μ's wrote together. Nozomi explains that she didn't have any friends at school before meeting Eli, and that the formation of μ's allowed the nine of them to be connected and share the same feelings. Nozomi says that it doesn't matter if they aren't able to create the song, since the nine of them being together is already a miracle.

Maki and Eli decided to call over the others, and deciding to go ahead with writing the song. Hanayo saw a picture frame with a picture of their START:DASH!! performance. Nozomi grabbed it immediately, feeling embarrassed. It soon began to snow, and the girls ran outside. Each and every one of them caught a snowflake, and are lyrically inspired.

09 "Melody of the Heart"
(心のメロディ "Kokoro no Merodi")
411 S2Ep09
In Episode 9, the day of the final preliminaries arrives.

Honoka wakes up and receives words of encouragement from Yukiho before Kotori and Umi arrived to fetch her.

Eli was tying up her hair when Alisa suddenly opened the door. Alisa asked her if it was okay not to go and saying that Honoka and the others already left home to go to school. Eli said that the student council must be present during the school's open house and that the three would be meeting them at the venue after, so she doesn't have to worry. Alisa noticed that Eli was making the same face she makes whenever she participated in ballet contests and asked if she was nervous. Alisa then assured her that it will be okay and everyone's there for her.

Nozomi stopped by Eli's house to go to the venue together. When Eli opened the door, Nozomi asked her why she hasn't changed clothes yet. Eli realized and asked Nozomi to wait while she get ready. Nozomi then asked her if she was nervous. Eli smiled before answering that she was until Nozomi asked.

Rin and Hanayo stopped by Maki's house to go to the venue together. While waiting for Maki to come out, Rin complained because of the cold weather. Hanayo told her that the snow would clear up in the afternoon. Maki then comes out with the food that her mother prepared for them.

At Nico's house, Cocoro and Cocoa practiced doing Nico's signature move, "Nico Nico Nii". Nico felt happy and told her two sisters that they'll definitely pass the preliminaries. Cotaro suddenly opened the door, surprising Nico, before saying the he completed something. Cotaro showed them his µ's snow art. Nico thanked Cotaro and told her siblings that she'll sing her heart out as center, after all, everyone in µ's is the center.

Nozomi and Eli went to Nico's house to fetch her. Nico asked them why they showed up and tried to close the door on them, but Nozomi was able to stop her. Eli said that Nozomi told her that the three of them should go together. Nozomi denied that and said that it was the cards who told her that they might regret it if the three of them won't go together at least once.

At school, the teacher said that they'll be starting the open house an hour later that scheduled because of the weather. Honoka called Eli to tell them the situation. Eli said that she'll explain the situation to the staff and they'll rehearse with six members.

While accommodating the guests, Honoka received a call from Eli. Eli apologized and said that they arrived at the venue. Nozomi said that with a venue that big, they'll need all 9 members of µ's. Eli told Honoka to come immediately after they're done.

Honoka, Kotori, and Umi went outside to ask their schoolmates if they can help with anything. Their schoolmates did not allow them to let them save their energy for the preliminaries.

Rin and Hanayo looked at the stage, amazed that they would be able sing there. Maki asked Eli if anyone would even watch them since it's still snowing. A-RISE suddenly arrived and told them that the place would be full of people later. Erena noticed that µ's was missing some members. Eli told them that Honoka and the others would be late because of a school event but they'll be there by the time they perform. Tsubasa then asked Eli to tell Honoka and the others that both µ's and them should give it their best, and that they won't lose.

After the school event, Honoka, Kotori and Umi becomes stranded because of the blizzard. Determined not to let their efforts go in vain, the three girls decide to head to the stage on foot, finding that all of their fellow schoolmates have cleared the path for them.

With Honoka, Kotori, and Umi rejoining the others just in time, the girls of μ's take on the feelings of all of their supporters and perform the song that they all wrote together. They performed the song "Snow halation".

10 "µ's"
(µ's "Myūzu")
327 S2Ep10
In Episode 10, Kotori and Umi came to fetch Honoka for their local shrine visit to celebrate the new year. On their way to the local shrine, Honoka, Kotori and Umi met with Hanayo and Rin who says that Maki was with them a while ago but hid because she was embarrassed. When Maki showed herself, the three who just met with them complimented her. Just then, the girls run into A-RISE, who congratulated them on winning the Love Live! preliminaries.

After praying, they went to greet Nozomi, Nico and Eli, who are helping out at the shrine. After the third years left, Hanayo worried about the third years' graduation. Umi stopped her saying that they have agreed not to bring the topic up until Love Live! was over. Honoka then told them that for the third years' sake, they should give it their best. Similarly, the third years worried about the time they'll graduate and thought that they should talk about it with the others.

With μ's needing to make an impression to give them an advantage during Love Live!, Hanayo suggests they come up with a group catchphrase for the official website that best represents the group.

Later that day, while thinking about the catchphrase, Honoka, Kotori and Umi were approached by A-RISE's leader, Tsubasa, who says she has to talk with Honoka.

Tsubasa had been contemplating over how her group lost to μ's and asked Honoka about it. Honoka, however, did not know the answer to her question as well. Tsubasa thanked her regardless.

Honoka called Umi and asked her about what she thinks about what Tsubasa's question. Umi said that the answer to that question may be the catchphrase that they were looking for. Honoka also asked Yukiho what she thinks of µ's. Yukiho told her that µ's makes her want to root for them for some reason and it's not because Honoka's her sister or that it's because it's a local group.

The next day, the girls get together at Honoka's store to make mochi for all of their supporters, thinking that it would help them come up with their catchphrase, though they still weren't able to come up with one.

Later, upon encountering people's ema at the shrine giving their support for μ's, Honoka comes to understand the group's driving force came from everyone's support and decides on the catchphrase, "The story we all realize."

11 "That Which We Decided"
(私たちが決めたこと "Watashi-tachi ga Kimeta Koto")
282 S2Ep11
In Episode 11, Yukiho and Alisa pass their exams to enter Otonokizaka. Alisa openly expresses her desire to join µ's and told Eli she passed. When Yukiho arrived home, Honoka told her that she should've mailed her. Yukiho told Honoka and their mother that she passed. Honoka then asked why she doesn't appear to be happy and said that she should be rejoicing about it. Yukiho did not answer her, instead, she just asked Honoka what would happen to µ's once the third years graduate, making Honoka think about it.

At the club room, with one month left until Love Live!, Umi explains their training schedule. Everyone noticed that it was not strict like usual. Umi answered that she followed A-RISE's advice and left some free days. Umi noticed that Honoka was quiet and asked if she was paying attention. Maki then brought up the topic about Alisa and Yukiho passing and that led to talking about the third years' graduation. Everyone got depressed, but Eli told them that they agreed not to talk about it until after Love Live! and started practice.

While training, Honoka was still thinking about what Yukiho said, making Umi and Kotori notice. Umi asked her what she wants to do and Honoka answered that she wants to continue being a school idol but she's not sure about staying as µ's. Nico told them to continue and that they have to keep the name. Nozomi then stopped the conversation and said that they agreed not to talk about it. Hanayo asked if it was really fine that way, saying that they have to give Yukiho and Alisa an honest answer. Hanayo thinks that µ's has to be the nine of them and that it will be different even with just one person missing. Maki agrees but understands what Nico's saying, so it might be best to just keep going. They then asked Eli for her opinion, but Eli told them that it was Honoka and the others' decision to make.

On the way home, Umi told them that it was better that they talked about it because it wouldn't have been good for them to compete with unresolved issues. Honoka told them that Eli was right. They'll be the ones that would be staying next school year so they have to be the ones to decide.

Before they parted ways, Umi told Honoka to think about what they truly want and they'll discuss it afterwards.

Honoka was greeted by Yukiho and Alisa, who were watching µ's performance. Alisa showed Honoka the thing she was practicing and asked if she can join µ's just fine. Yukiho then said not to bother Honoka too much because she has to concentrate on the upcoming competition.

The next day, Honoka was still troubled and hasn't made her decision yet. Yukiho and Alisa said that they wanted to talk to her about something. Alisa said that she decided not to join µ's and instead, she'll make a new school idol unit with Yukiho because the µ's that she loved does not include her in it. After that, Honoka made up her mind and wished the two good luck.

Honoka called the others on a Sunday to have fun. Since they couldn't decide on one place, they decided to go to all the places that each of them wants to go to. After having fun at many places, Honoka decided that she wants to go watch the sea with just the nine of them there.

After arriving at the beach, they had a little fun and held hands. Honoka decided to say their decision about what would happen to µ's once the third years graduate. She said that it turned out that all six of them had the same decision about it. They decided that after Love Live!, µ's will disband. Eli and Nozomi agreed with their decision but Nico thought that if they disband, what she worked hard for will all be for nothing. Maki then promised her that no matter what happens, they'll continue to be idols but they want µ's to be theirs alone and that they don't want a µ's without Nico and the others. Just then, Honoka shouted, surprising everyone, and saying that they'll miss the train if they don't hurry back.

Everyone ran at full speed but it turns out that there were still many trains left. Honoka said that it was because she was afraid that they would never stop crying if they stayed there and decides to take a picture with everyone.

At the train station, while laughing at the pictures, Hanayo started to cry. Everyone ended up crying a lot as well. Nico ended up crying the most, despite saying she wasn't going to cry.

With just one week left until their last performance, µ's decided to prepare and give it their best together.

12 "Last Live"
(ラストライブ "Rasuto Raibu")
397 S2Ep12
In Episode 12, Nico was able to draw the last number for the performance order, much to everyone's delight.

At the club room, Nico felt proud of her accomplishment, but nobody seems to appreciate it that much. Eli then said that they should start their practice. Before heading out to practice, Hanayo told Nico that it's alright and that everyone feels really grateful although they don't express it. Nico told her that she knows that and they were just trying to stay the way they've always been until the end.

While taking a break from practice, Honoka looked at the group of first years and the group of third years. Kotori then told her that she shouldn't feel sad now and focus on Love Live! instead. Honoka said that she knows that and hugged both Umi and Kotori, saying that she just suddenly had an urge to hug them.

After practice, Hanayo realized that it was their last practice, making everyone realize it and feel down as well. Nico then told them that they shouldn't feel sad and just focus on Love Live!.

µ's went to their local shrine and prayed together. After praying, the girls find it difficult to part ways. Honoka then suggested to have a sleepover at school.

At school, they set up their beds and found out that it fitted perfectly. Umi asked if it was really okay to have a sleepover at school. Kotori said that her mom approved of it. Afterwards, they ate the dinner that Nico and Hanayo prepared. Later on, Honoka and Rin wanted to do something exciting like test of courage. The girls then found out that Eli was afraid of the dark. Honoka noticed that the stars looked beautiful and suggested that they go to the rooftop to see. The girls were mesmerized by how the city looked like and shouted out their feelings.

The next day, the girls arrive at the venue for Love Live! finals. Wearing their new and cute costumes, µ's performed the song "KiRa-KiRa Sensation!". The audience loved it so much that they called for an encore. µ's then performed the song "Bokura wa Ima no Naka de", wearing the costume that their schoolmates prepared for them.

13 "Come True! Everyone's Dream"
(叶え!みんなの夢―― "Kanae! Minna no Yume")
460 S2Ep13
In Episode 13, Honoka finally finished her farewell speech for the graduation ceremony. She excitedly went on her way to school, but not without telling Yukiho and Alisa that they both looked great in their new uniforms.

At the school gates, Honoka met with Rin, Maki, and Hanayo. They then met Nico's mother along with Nico's siblings and even discovered Nico's unexpected side. Nico showed her family their trophy from winning Love Live!, earning her a "congratulations" from her mother. Maki then reminded Honoka the reason she had to go to school on time.

Honoka immediately went to the student council room, finding Umi and Kotori waiting for her. Umi was about to scold Honoka when Kotori told her to give her a break since it's graduation day. On their way to the gym, Umi asked Honoka about her farewell speech. Honoka showed them the paper and earned herself a smile from the two.

On her way to the student council room once again to look for materials, Honoka spotted Nozomi looking at the flowers. Honoka complimented her hair before Nozomi asked her where Eli is. Honoka then said that she'll let Eli know that she's been looking for her once she sees her.

Honoka found Eli inside the student council room reminiscing about the time she was still the student council president. Honoka told Eli her feelings of gratitude, saying that the feelings that Eli left behind the student council room were what gave her the power to keep working as the succeeding student council president. After exiting the room, Honoka found Nozomi beside the door. When Honoka excused herself, Eli and Nozomi thought of how much Honoka had grown.

During the ceremony, after Principal Minami congratulated the graduates, it was now Honoka's turn to deliver her speech. Honoka stated that she wasn't really good at expressing herself with words but she loved singing, therefore, instead of a speech, she dedicated a song for the seniors instead. With Maki playing the piano, everyone joined Honoka and sang "Aishiteru Banzai!".

At the club room, Nico cleaned up her personal stuff, leaving the shelf completely empty. Hanayo said that with all the stuff gone, it feels a little empty and lonely. Nico then said that they should just have the next club president bring some stuff from home. Nico decided to make Hanayo the next club president because they all felt that she's the right person for the job. When Hanayo finally agreed to become the president, she assigned Maki to be the vice-president.

The girls decided to have a last look around the school. Arriving at the rooftop where everything began, Honoka gives a proper sendoff to the name of μ's.

At the school gates, before the girls can get a chance to part ways, Hanayo received some 'big news', prompting everyone to rush back to the club room.

Trivia[]

  • During the early months of the project, the group was actually named "Love Live!". This was before any concrete plot had been conceived yet.[4]
  • Several polls determined the names of the subunits: Printemps, BiBi, and lily white.[5]
  • Based on polls, the member with the most votes would be given the center position of the next music video. For example, Nico was the center of Natsuiro Egao de 1,2,Jump! (夏色えがおで1,2,Jump!) because she won a poll.
    • For some music videos, polls also determined the idols' hairstyles and costumes.

Gallery[]

Please refer to this group's Image Gallery.

References[]

  1. Dengeki G's Magazine December 2010 issue
  2. Dengeki G's Magazine August 2010 issue
  3. Dengeki G's Magazine September 2010 issue
  4. Dengeki G's Magazine September 2010 issue
  5. Dengeki G's Magazine May 2011 issue
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