The curtain rises on the performance of a lifetime as Karen and her classmates attend a prestigious music academy to become the next theatrical stars.

On the second day of the search for the next star, the girls accuse Karen of interfering with their auditions and not taking it as seriously as them.

Nana takes a role behind the scenes while Futaba notices that Claudine is bothered by something. Hikari is acting cold towards Karen, but is there a reason for it?

Mahiru becomes increasingly dejected and jealous as Karen’s bond with Hikari strenghtens. Karen is spurred on with new determination, but where will this leave Mahiru?

Kaoruko fails to make the cut during class auditions and lashes out in indignation. Having earned a spot on stage, Futaba’s patience with Kaoruko reaches a boiling point.

Preparations for the next performance of Starlight continue, and everyone is filled with hope as they move forward. Everyone that is, except for Nana, who sinks into despair.

Fate is cruel and harshly deals with any deviation from the pre-established script. What happens to those who dare defy the system the day after the performance?