As the Seishou Festival approaches, the girls are fitted for their costumes with just 50 days remaining. Futaba Isurugi compares herself to her peers, Nana Daiba and Mahiru Tsuyuzaki, wishing she were taller to play different roles. Hikari Kagura comforts her by sharing an uplifting tale of a stage girl who achieved stardom despite her height. During an intense conversation about Claire's character portrayal in Starlight, Junna Hoshimi interrupts Hikari and Maya Tendou. Despite their divergent opinions, the three agree on their shared passion for the stage. On the day of the long-awaited performance, Hikari unexpectedly becomes anxious. Her friends rally to assist her with her final preparations, and Karen Aijou surprises her with a morale-boosting gift.