With summer vacation over and the new semester beginning, the group's ranking rises to 19th, high enough to be considered for the Love Live, with two weeks remaining.
Knowing School Idols across the country are preparing for their last spurt, the members of μ's brace themselves. Their next event is a concert at the school festival, but when they lose the lottery, the girls are forced to perform on the roof. Despite the setback, Honoka suddenly becomes excited and suggests a μ's compilation concert. Meanwhile, Umi notices Kotori is acting strangely...