School Idol Festival Journal Log SEASON TWO – #33

“The second round of the championships has been ended!” said and announced the MC. “And the last player who is going to be eliminated is… It’s none other than Mi-Kun! He got the least number of Perfects made in all of the three MASTER songs!”

The Idol Chasers are cheering and having high hopes for Takayoshi. Also, the girls in Shinonome Academy are also giving their hopes for him.

Chiharu cheered him and said, “Go for it, Takayoshi! It’s the final round, don’t back down!”

Aika cheered, “Senpai, go!! Go and beat Hyogane’s butt!”

“Man, it’s your chance now!” said Sho. “Don’t disappoint Chika! Taka-Bro, fight!”

“That Hyoshiro…” said Komari. “No matter what, don’t get intimidated! Just don’t back down!”

Gen is seeing something strange and said, “This aura… I can feel that Takayoshi ain’t going to win. But then, still, I have to find out some uncertainties. Anyway, just don’t let your guard down!”

And now, it is already the Final Round of the championships. Then, the MC made her mechanics about it.

“The final round of the championships is just almost the same as in the previous two rounds! Except the fact that these three MASTER songs are still unreleased in your game! So then, what are these songs that these two players are facing? Here are the three songs!”

And so, the MC announced these three unreleased MASTER songs.

“The songs are… smile smile ship Start!, Nijiiro Passions!, and the Liella!‘s song, the Hajimari wa Kimi no Sora!“

Hyoshiro then really expected that these three songs would appear, and said, “Never heard nor tried them before. This is going to be a challenge!”

Takayoshi, on the other hand, said, “Liella! song, huh? Ain’t going to lose to that one, either!”

And then, the MC finally said to the competitors, “Alright, let the final round begin!”

And so, the two players begin to play for the final round.

Takayoshi and Hyoshiro are playing very well on the two songs. It seems that Takayoshi is also doing well, especially on the slide parts of the song. Hyoshiro, on the other hand, is just calm and steady. He had landed a Full Combo finish on the first song, but then, he failed to land an FC finish when he missed at least one beat note at the end of the second song. Takayoshi, meanwhile, was able to finish these two songs, too, but never landed any Full Combo finishes.

The two songs were finally finished. And now, time for the final song which is yet to be played!

Takayoshi remembered what his mother, Saki, has told him. And he said, “Well, I am just going to give out what I got here. I am not here just to win. I am playing because I want to make everyone else to not give up in their dreams! That’s right. I just need to not lose my fun factor in playing with this rhythm game!”

The final song started playing.

Takayoshi is just keeping himself cool, and he is able to navigate with the song properly. On the other hand, Hyoshiro is also having the same playing style as with Takayoshi. And so, the song has been ended, and both are able to finish it.

Takayoshi got a Full Combo Finish, and he was able to land it on his first try and encounter.

“Tch…” said Hyoshiro as he failed to land a Full Combo Finish, “Just one miss? That’s fine, anyway.”

And now, this is the moment of truth. And the Idol Chasers, as well as everyone within the auditorium, are being nervous and excited for the results.

And the MC said and announced, “That match is excellent and outstanding! Finally, the champion of this year’s National Tournament in the Fan Thanksgiving Festival is…”

Headlines are somehow full of surprises, especially, when that Thanksgiving Event for the SIF Series is also coming closer by a block. And aside from that, today is the Day 1 of the Nijigasaki’s “5th Live!” Series Event, the Colorful Dreams! Colorful Smiles! Part.

What else to find out here in this week’s Episode? Find out by reading!

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And this Episode is not yet over! Stay tuned because LLSIF and ALL STARS Highlights are next!

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Speaking of LLSIF, something spine-chilling is indeed coming, as they are already teasing us on what’s going to be the LLSIF’s future — The countdown begins! And that is, we are going to find them out when the Thanksgiving Event has come into a close!

And speaking of the highlights, what are the things encountered during this week, on LLSIF? Stage Start!

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Same as with LLSIF, they are also teasing us via with their countdown on their official Thanksgiving page. What’s that could be? And then, we shall be finding them all out when that said Event ends on its last day!

And speaking of the highlights, what are the things which were encountered recently in the LLAS game? S.I.F. !!

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Everyone is now waiting and they were excited.

And the MC finally said, “Hyogane a.k.a. Hyoshiro Kiriyama is this year’s champion of the National Tournament Finals! Congratulations!”

The audiences were surprised of the result.

“And still, Hyoshiro have defended his championship win streak! Let’s give our cheers to our champion, once again!”

Takayoshi can’t believe it, and he said, “At least, I had given it all. And I had never lost my fun factor in playing this great rhythm game!”

“Thank you for a great show, as well as finishing those difficult MASTER songs! And this ends our National Tournament Finals within this Fan Thanksgiving Festival event! See you all next year!”

Hyoshiro just walks and talks to Takayoshi, and said, “You are really my good and worthy rival. But then, you are still far in surpassing me!”

“It doesn’t matter,” replied Takayoshi. “At least I had realized my own answer to win this championship next time.”

“Your own answer to win?”

“You will soon realize that, Hyoshiro. Definitely, I will win next year!”

“I am well looking forward to that!”

And so, they had parted ways.

Takayoshi and the Idol Chasers, Chiharu, Aika, Sho, Komari, and Gen, have finally met.

“I am sorry guys. But I failed to snatch my first-ever championship victory against Hyoshiro.”

“It’s alright, Takayoshi! At least, you did already your best.”

“Senpai, just don’t stress yourself for your own failures! It’s natural being defeated!”

“Taka-Bro, just all you need to do is to train more!”

“Hyoshiro is unbelievably skillful. Perhaps, you shall be needing to train yourself even more!”

“At least, you know what to do next time when you face him in the next year’s tournament.”

Later, the MC has announced the next part of the Fan Thanksgiving Festival Event.

“Alright, everyone! Let us go to the next part of our program! Our next part of this Event is…”

And then, a voice from nowhere was heard and said, “Let us make our very-first entrance here… Right now!”

And so, the group of people have arrived, and they were all standing in the platform. It is none other than…

“We are the Black Lace Ribbons!” said the leader, Mikako Kira.

“It’s Mikako!” said Chiharu. “The Black Lace Ribbons are here!”

And then, Mikako has made her statement on everybody else.

“Hey, listen up all of you, including you School Idols! It seems you have heard us, right? That’s right! We are the people who were responsible, indeed, for making troubles in your world! So then, I may be hating you School Idols right now. But then, I am just going to give you chances to prove yourself.”

Finally, Hyoshiro Kiriyama makes appearance, and he stands along with Mikako and others.

“So then,” said Mikako again, “You just witnessed the victory of our ace player once again! And then, his winning streak shall continue! So, who ever dares to face this invincible champion, huh?”

Just in time, Saki and Lierre have made it to the scene, and Saki budges Mikako’s words and said, “And it is quite disappointing that your arrogance is still in you, my fellow rival!”

“Saki… Are you here just to steal my spotlight?”

“Definitely not, Mikako. In fact, we are the big-time rivalries in the history of the School Idol Universe!”

“Did you already retire because you are already old? Haha…”

“It is because I had finally realized my own dreams. And that is… I am going to stop your evil plans!”

“Haha… And that’s what makes me to hate even more the School Idols!”

“You will know it sooner, once our battle begins right here.”

Chiharu steps in and said, “No matter what your evil plans are, we cannot allow you to crush the dreams of these School Idols who wanted to make their dreams a reality!”

“If that’s the case…” said Mikako to Chiharu. “Inverse Lierre.”

And then, Inverse Lierre has appeared at the front of Chiharu. When she was about to attack Chiharu, Lierre rushes to a rescue, and she blocked Inverse Lierre’s attack. And then, Inverse Lierre retreated back to Mikako’s Side.

“Quite a sneaky move that you have pulled from your sleeve, Mikako Kira!” said Lierre.

“Okay, other me,” said Inverse Lierre. “It seems you have finally know us very well, from this day on!”

And then, the other members of Black Lace Ribbons had stood up on the stage platform. This include Mitsu and Seiba, and the twins, Aru and El.

“Your rhythm skills are very impressive, Takayoshi!” said Mitsu, whose name is Mi-Kun.

“Quite disappointing that I lost in the first round, though, but that’s okay,” said Seiba as Crossaber.

“Hey, Aika!” said El. “It looks like we can do our showdown here… at anytime!”

“Do not underestimate our skills in making cuter costumes!” said Aru. “We twins shall never lose!”

The MC doesn’t have any idea what’s happening. In fact, she said, “Wow, it seems that these two groups are making a face-off here! Shall it be a main event of our near-concluding Fan Thanksgiving Festival?”

As the Idol Chasers and the Black Lace Ribbons are heading face-to-face, the representatives of each faction has talked to each other. Saki and Mikako begin to talk.

“Well, we are just doing fun things here, and we ain’t causing any harm.”

“But then, my vision for my hatred will never change.”

“The fact that you are saying that is because you got defeated twice, isn’t it? And your arrogance is always present.”

“Shut up! No matter what you say to me, it can never change me. NEVER!”

“It does seem that I got no other choice. But then, just enjoy on what you are, Mikako. It is because you have finally took your own path.”

“Haha. I do really chose this path… On my own.”

“But then, whatever things you can do that can shatter the dreams of these School Idols that I love, we, Idol Chasers, are going to stop you at anytime!”

“Well then, Saki. The next time we meet, prepare to meet your doom, along with your School Idols… And your allies as well!”

“See you again soon, Mikako, my fellow rival.”

And finally, the Black Lace Ribbons made their farewell, and they disappear within the darkness clouds. When they had disappeared, the purple barrier outside of the Shinonome Academy building has been dispelled.

“Mikako Kira,” said Saki. “I am always praying for your bright future. But then, you chose to be apart from anybody else.”

Suddenly, Takayoshi kneels down, and he cries. He then said, “I am sorry, Chika… Guys! I have failed.”

And then, the Idol Chasers have approached the frustrated Takayoshi.

“It’s alright, Takayoshi,” said Chiharu. “You just played right and fair.”

“Senpai!” said Aika. “The most important thing to know is that you must never lose the fun factor in you!”

“Ah, don’t stress up yourself, man,” said Komari. “You can still win next time — in next year!”

“Next year, your victory is yours, Taka-Bro!” said Sho.

“This isn’t the time to cry over for something that can’t be recovered!” said Gen. “You just have to move on forward, and to fear for the unforeseen future!”

“Gen is right, Takayoshi,” said Lierre. “Getting a defeat doesn’t mean it is the end of everything.”

“My dear Takayoshi…” said Saki. “Remember of what I had said to you, right?”

Takayoshi then stopped shedding tears, and he stands up. Then, he said, “Thank you, guys. I am just needing to train hard, and to become stronger!”

Later on, the girls in Shinonome Academy are beginning to chant on Takayoshi’s name. They are yelling, “Takamin! Takamin!”, something like that.

And then, Takayoshi is looking around him, and he knows that everybody in the auditorium is yelling and cheering for him.

Later, a mysterious girl has came closer to the Idol Chasers. She has the same eye color as with Hyoshiro.

Takayoshi asked her, “Huh? Who are you?”

She replied to him, and said, “I am Hyoshiro’s older sister. My name is Jun Kiriyama.”

“Jun…”

“Takayoshi Kitagawa. Do you want to know more about my own brother, Hyoshiro?”

And so, Takayoshi wanted to ask Jun more about Hyoshiro, who has defeated him in the National Tournament.

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All seems lost now for Takayoshi, but still he must fight on!

This person knows Hyoshiro, and she was his older sister.

What was the truth behind with Hyoshiro being the champion for a long time? Some people really hate him, aside from the fact that he got issues with the community. The truth with Hyoshiro’s championship streak shall be told!

Next time on SIF Journal Log SEASON TWO, “Hyoshiro’s Older Sister“.

Now, let’s make our dreams come true together!

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The Bonus Stage

“Here we go, the new us!”

Will they able to find out their reason why they wanted to achieve their dreams, and win? Along with those four new girls, they are fated to perform together in one big stage.

And so, their stories still continue… In the other side of the countless stars.

LoveLive! Superstar!! SEASON TWO!

Every Sunday at 7:00 pm JST, on NHK E-TV Network in Japan!

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