Let's go, to pluck that star together!
Starlight.
This is the story of goddesses guided by the light of the stars.
However, they are pulled apart,
never to meet again.
It is a somber tale.
They fail to achieve their dream.
Hikari-chan, you said you didn't like jiggly stuff,
so I baked some delicious banana muffins.
Wanna eat them together?
W-We made it in time!
You two made it, but just barely.
I-It was incredible.
Karen-chan was incredible today!
I did this...
And then I did this...
I even that...
But she refused to wake up!
Well, I had a lot going on yesterday.
A lot?
It's about time you learned to get up by yourself.
You're inconveniencing Tsuyuzaki-san, you know.
I-I don't...
It's not like I dislike waking Karen-chan up.
Good morning, Junjun.
That's our early-rising class president talking.
You're the only one still coming in late in your second year, Karen.
I was dead tired after yesterday.
Well I thought I was going to collapse, but I still got up.
Karen-chan...
Wh-What's with this "Junjun"?
That's a secret!
Junna-chan, did something happen between you and Karen-chan?
Not telling.
It's time for homeroom.
Today we're definitely having lunch together, okay?
Is Saijo not here today?
What? Claud-chan's not here?
Right, so we got the plans for next year's Seisho Festival from Class B.
Make sure you read them carefully.
Here.
Kagura, this will be your first Seisho Festival, won't it?
The students will be putting on a performance in front of their guardians.
Well, it's basically a school festival.
Be careful carrying that.
We in the 99th generation will be doing Starlight for three years.
We'll put it on once every year
and improve the performance each time.
I see.
Oh, and also,
during the next Seisho Festival, Daiba will be doing backstage work as well.
She'll be studying everything from writing to final production.
Banana?
I do love both singing and dancing.
But...
Directing and playwriting...
I've started getting interested in how to actually create the plays as well.
Then you won't be going up on stage anymore, Banana?
That depends on the script, I guess.
Of course, if it's a smaller role, I might end up participating.
But it's such a shame.
Banana-chan, you're so good at singing and dancing.
There must be things one can write only after standing upon the stage.
Maya-chan...
I expect a great play that will draw out our full potential.
Thank you.
I'll definitely make it a brilliant performance, just like last year's Starlight.
Please do your best, Banana-han.
I expect great things.
Thank you, Kaoruko-chan.
And with that...
I hope to see myself as the lead character next time.
Candy!
Are we clear?
Come on, Kaoruko.
Candy.
You can't just go around bribing people.
Hey, you're one to talk!
I'll definitely nab one of the lead roles!
Junjun, you're such a go-getter!
All right, I will too!
U-Um, if you're doing one of the leads,
I'll... well...
I'll play opposite you!
Bonjour.
Claud-chan!
What do you know, I can't believe that I of all people would oversleep.
The Seisho Festival?
I guess it's that time of the year.
Claud-chan, did you hear?
Banana is going to switch to backstage for the next Seisho Festival.
What? Really?
Aha, I see you've been trying to bribe Banana.
My, I can't believe someone would stoop to bribery.
I guess I'll give you this Veridan macaron.
Hey, you already had a lead role last year, so that's not happening!
Oh, fine, whatever.
Good morning.
Morning.
Did Karen-chan go home already?
Hikari-chan!
W-Wait, what's going on?
What is this?
Hey, are you listening, Hikari-chan?
Hikari-chan! Hika—
Wait, wait! Hikari-chan!
Why am I being locked—Did I do something?
Are you angry at me for something, Hikari-chan?
I don't get what's happening, but it's already getting dark, and it's time for dinner.
Anyway, please calm down and listen to me, okay?
Okay?
Hikari-chan! Wait!
I can't eat like this!
That's a scary face you're putting on.
Here.
Oh, thank you.
How's your research going?
Not great. I don't even know what I'm supposed to research.
How's the script coming along?
I told you, I only just started.
For starters, I need to read a lot, write a lot, and study a whole bunch.
I've got to give it my all, for the sake of the others too.
Yeah.
The floor.
If you don't wipe it properly you'll end up hurting yourself, Claudie.
Futaba?
She's not in her room.
She's not in the living room either.
Karen-chan?
She's not here.
I see. Sorry for bothering you.
Since you're already here, why don't we soak together, Mahiru-han?
I was just feeling bored.
Futaba-han is away, you see.
Why?
Did something happen between you and Tendo?
What?
That's the only thing I can think of that would get you down like this.
You're rivals, right?
H-Hey!
I was simply put in my place!
I didn't know you were so feeble-minded, oh genius child actor!
Once you grow up you're just a normal person!
Wha—
I'm not like the rest.
That's what I'd always thought.
However...
I couldn't reach it.
M-Merci.
I honestly can't believe her.
How dare Futaba-han leave me all alone when it's gotten so late?
Were you thrown aside too?
By Karen-han.
"Thrown aside"? That's not...
"I love you, Karen-chan!"
Can you really deny your honest sleep talk?
My, you've really been saying it in your sleep?
Stop joking around!
You're right, this really is a joke.
The ones who were always by our sides started drifting away.
Now an unexpected couple is happily bathing together.
Don't you find it strange?
Kagura Hikari.
It all started when she showed up.
I'm surprised.
I do like her, and I'm grateful to her.
I have to protect her until she can make it on her own,
or so I thought.
But even I might be able to become one.
I thought I'd always be a supporting role, but I could...
...become the top star?
Here we go.
Careful, careful...
Tiptoes, tiptoes...
Karen!
Stop! Karen!
I have to go!
I'll be back once I've won!
I haven't lost.
On a stage overflowing with stardust, a flower of love blooms gracefully.
99th generation, Aijo Karen!
I'll Starlight you all!
The radiance of the moon, the love of the stars.
Having gathered a multitude of lights,
I will now deliver them to your heart.
Head of the 99th generation, Tendo Maya.
On this night, I will deliver brilliance unto you!
Tendo-san.
Now then, today marks the third day of auditions.
The Revue of Pride is starting.
Aijo Karen, why are you participating in this revue?
Why?
To become a star, of course!
Together with Hikari-chan!
"Together"?
If you pluck a small star,
you will gain a small amount of happiness.
If you pluck a large star,
you will obtain a great wealth.
That line's from Starlight!
In exchange...
what have you offered?
No...
Karen!
There is but one star on the stage.
Desire it, starve for it, thirst for it, fight for it.
She made a sacrifice.
She cast it away!
That is the noble spirit of one who challenges the stars.
Yes...
That's precisely why I will...
Karen!
The top star...
I can't reach her!
I haven't lost!
Even alone, I am a star!
Position zero. This is Tendo Maya!
There is only one star that shines at the top.
However...
The flames of her passion...
Hikari-chan...
I lost.
Rather, I wouldn't even call it a fight.
I don't really know how to describe it.
My head was spinning.
I thought I sang and danced with all I had,
but neither my body nor my voice would...
Hikari-chan, I...
Idiot.
Girls' Musical Revue Starlight.
I understand. I understand.