Yuki declares that he'll recommend IDOLiSH7 for the currently undecided performance slot at the Zero Arena inaugural concert. Zero Arena's general manager is scheduled to come to their next concert, so Tsumugi, who is in charge of the group's stage production, heads to Zero Arena to gather ideas. There she encounters a gentleman who claims to have worked in stage production in the past. Tsumugi's heart is moved by the way he describes his feelings towards idols standing onstage. His hints help her finish the set, and the concert begins!

Though the concert ended without incident, Riku was unable to perform in the encore due to an asthma attack. Fortunately, it doesn't affect the Zero Arena general manager's opinion of the concert, and IDOLiSH7 is officially offered an appearance at the inaugural concert. Mitsuki and Nagi are delighted, but there are reservations about whether or not the sickly Riku can continue acting as the center. Riku tries to act tough after his recovery, making Tsumugi wonder how to approach the situation. Meanwhile, she discusses a major decision with Iori.

Mitsuki is traumatized when he happens to overhear some fans talking about him. Riku is criticized on social media by Iori's fans and begins behaving awkwardly towards him. Though Sougo is worried about the situation, he has his own concerns regarding Tamaki...

While taping a music program, Momo suddenly loses the ability to sing. Unable to determine the cause, the posters for the inaugural concert are vandalized, and uneasiness hangs in the air. Meanwhile, Tsumugi decides to convey her own feelings in an attempt to cheer up Riku and the other members, who have been feeling down.

IDOLiSH7 is accused of appropriating Zero's songs, so Takanashi Production holds a press conference. Nagi volunteers to face the press and explains that he was officially given the rights to the song by composer Haruki Sakura. However, a suspicious man dressed as Zero appears at the press conference, aggravating the scandal.

Tamaki and Aya are finally reunited. Tamaki wants the two of them to live together, but Aya informs him that she wants to remain with her new father who has been taking care of her. A surprising figure appears before the dumbfounded group. When they learn of his ambition, IDOLiSH7's feelings are united--