(Check out the next chapter for u's reactions to EPISODE 1)

Phase 1: Announcement of Love Live Sunshine and a new idol group

Honoka: Hey guys! Hey guys! HEY GUYS!!
Umi: What, Honoka!!? What's up with you!?
Honoka: Did you hear, Love Live is gonna have a new project!! And they're gonna have new idols!!
Umi: So? It's a normal thing Love Live does. What's so special about that?
Kotori: Besides, even though we disbanded now, thanks to us u's, Love Live has had a lot more school idols now.
Honoka: Okay, I get it, but.....JUST LOOK AT THESE GIRLS!!!
(Honoka brings out the first poster featuring all 9 Aqours girls at the beach.)
Umi: Oh, is this what you were so hyped about?
Honoka: YES, UMI-CHAN!! AREN'T THEY SO CUTE!!? I LIKE THE ORANGE HAIR ONE ALREADY!! (Chika)
Umi: Hmm...yes, they are. But, I don't know anything about them yet so I don't have someone to pick yet.
Rin: Umm....I can't decide either, nyahh.
Hanayo: I'm looking forward to that too!! Umm..but we should wait first.
Honoka: But.....
Kotori: Hehe...Honoka-chan, I think it's too early to get all hyped already....we should wait.....
Eri: Oh I see.....WAIT A MINUTE, ISN'T THAT ARISA!!?
Honoka: What!!? (looks at Mari in the poster)
Eri: Ahh...sorry, that girl just reminded me of my sister, she looks just like her!

Phase 2: Announcement - the new idol group will be called Aqours

Eri: Hey, Nozomi-chan. What does Aqours mean?
Nozomi: Aqours? Why would you ask....oh, were you observing the new idol group all this time!?
Eri: Because of my sister, yeah. For some reason, Arisa is very hyped about "Aqours" - hey, now that I think about it, I ALREADY LIKE THE FOREIGNER GIRL.
Nozomi: Nice taste, Errichi. Her name is Mari Ohara, and she's one of my favorites so far too.
Eri: Oh, I see.
Nozomi: (If Eri and I got married and have a daughter, I guess it would look like Mari, teehee)
Eri: ......are you nuts, Nozomi?
Nozomi: Ahh!! (blush) Errichi, you heard what I said!?
Eri: Yes I did.
Nozomi: .........
Eri: .......I'll be going now........till next time....

Phase 3: More information for Aqours released. First Aqours PV airs. Fandom begins to grow.

Nico: Curses!!!!
Maki: Hey, what's wrong with you?
Nico: Maki-chan, I was shopping when I heard many girls saying Aqours is great, that Aqours have what it takes to be better than us. God, they're even comparing us with them!!!
Maki: Yeah, yeah whatever you say. (plays the Aqours PV)
Nico: What are you doing!!?
Maki: Watching Aqours' first PV. You can't judge them if you have not seen them yet.

(Minna ni nani....)

Maki: Hmm....very nice, I guess.
Nico: Stupid. Their song is trying to copy our "Bokura Ima no Naka de". Their dances don't stand out. And I hate their faces, every one of them. (especially "Yoshiko" and "Ruby")
Maki: How could you be so insecure with them, huh Nico?
Nico: This is how an idol expert analyzes other idols, Maki-chan. I can already say they'll fail!!
Maki: Whatever. Anyway, does any of them catch your attention, Nico-chan?
Nico: That....chuunibyou....that Yoshiko gives me the nerves. She's totally copying me.
Maki: Yeah, she does remind me of you, but so far I guess she is alright, I kinda like her -
Nico: DON'T COMPARE ME WITH THAT BRAT!! And how could you choose her over me?!!
Maki: Hey!! I never said anything like that!! Stop acting like a bitch, Nico!!
Nico: Hmph!!
Maki: ....sigh, anyway.....if you ask me, Dia and Riko already interest me as well.
Nico: Yeah, because they are trying to copy you. They both have those sharp/slanted eyes. Riko is playing the piano like she's just like you!! And that Dia is trying to copy your facial charms, Maki-chan!! What a bitch!!!
Maki: ....you know what, why am I discussing Aqours with you if all you do is hate them/bash them?
Nico: AND I WILL BE THEIR NO.1 BASHER!! Rest assured, Maki-chan, I will do whatever it takes to make sure no one likes them!! They have no right to copy u's!! (leaves Maki's house to go home and start bashing Aqours.)
Maki: .....what an idiot....is this because you still somewhat regret u's disbanding....Nico-chan....?

Phase 4: First Aqour songs - all u's online discussion

Eri: #HARASHOHARASHOHARASHOHARASHO!!!
Umi: Calm down, Eri-chan!! What's going on!!?
Eri: Everyone, listen to "Strawberry Trapper". NOW!!
Nozomi: Wait, Errichi. Let them listen to the other songs first.
Hanayo: LET'S DO THIS!! I CAN'T WAIT!! Let's start with CYaRon's songs!!

(Plays CYaRon songs)

Honoka: Whoa!! Really cute!! They remind me of the three of us, Hanayo-chan and Kotori-chan!!
Hanayo: Yep! I already have Printemps vibes from them, very nice!!
Rin: Oh!! Really good, nyaaahh!!
Kotori: Yeah, they're good....but I think they need more practice, especially Ruby......but Ruby is SOO KAWAII!! (cute)
Nico: Hmph, don't be so nice with 'em! Their songs sound so unprofessional!!
Nozomi: Nico-chan, let's not jump into conclusions, okay. (threatens to "punish" Nico.)
Nico: Geez....
Umi: Let's go for AZALEA, everyone. They're really amazing.
Kotori: Ahhh, Umi-chan already has a favorite, huh.

(Plays AZALEA songs)

Umi: I feel the blessings of the gods with their music!!
Honoka: Whooooaa!!
Kotori: Ahhhh, their songs might make me sleepy......yawn...
Nozomi: Amazing.
Hanayo: Very nice!!
Maki: Sounds really majestic. Their voices sync with each other too. They sound really professional.
Rin: I think they remind me of Lily White, nyahh.
Nico: ....good enough. But I bet that if they start singing something that sounds like a choir, they'll fail.
Honoka: Nico-chan, you're getting too far. Be nice!!
Nico: Hmph!!
Eri: Can we just listen to "Strawberry Trapper" already?!
Maki: Why is Eri-chan so worked up about it? Is it really that good?!
Hanayo: Okay, let's go for Guilty Kiss! Playing Strawberry....
Nozomi: Wait, can we play Guilty Night, Guilty Kiss first?
Eri: (smile) Of course!!

(Plays Guilty Night, Guilty Kiss)

Eri: Kiss!! Toshiete....
Maki: OH MY GOD!!?
Umi: Eh!! This is....this is....
Nico: You got to be kidding me!!!?
Nozomi: Hehe, now you see Nicocchi?
Nico: Nope, ain't falling for it!! This song is totally trying to copy "Soldier Game"!!
Honoka: Soooo coooll!! It also reminds me of A-Rise's songs!!
Rin: I feel like I wanna dance all day, nyahhh!!
Maki: I gotta say, this one is so well done, I don't care if it resembles "Soldier Game" or whatever. I am going to do a piano version for this -
Nico: GUYS!! HOW COULD YOU LOSE YOUR LOYALTY TO U'S!!!?
Eri: You know what, let's just play "Strawberry Trapper" already!!
Nozomi: ALRIGHT!! Everyone get ready!!
Kotori: Teehee, I wonder how amazing that song must be.....
Nico: Don't ignore me!! Hey!!

(Plays Strawberry Trapper)

Eri: MATTE NA YO NA!!!
Kotori: AAAAAAAAAHHHH!!!! (Her bird hair starts waving frantically)
Umi: .........good lord.....
Honoka: ........BEST SONG EVER!! I feel like I wanna form a rock band!!!
Maki: (stays silent and blushes so hard while hiding her hype, though her mind is saying: OMG OMG OMG....their voices hit high and low pitches so well, the rock and instruments are top-notch, the theme is too perfect.....I'm done!!!)
Rin: Oh my.....Kayochin, Nico-chan, I think this song is 100x better than our "after school NAVIGATORS".
Nico: ..............AHHHHHHH!!! (rolls on the ground, makes outrageous faces, jumps frantically, hits her head on the wall multiple times)
Hanayo: NICO-CHAN!!!
Nozomi: Hehe....Nico finally learns her lesson...
Eri: I'm so happy everyone liked it!!!

Last Phase: Choosing their waifus....

Honoka: Okay!! So overall, everyone likes Aqours, right?!!
Umi: Agreed. Their performances are so well done, I am totally looking forward for their anime.
Nico: ........
Nozomi: Okay!! Now, does anyone already have a "best girl" already?
Hanayo: Ummm...I don't....Nozomi-chan, I think that's too much to ask.
Nozomi: It's alright!! Just say if you guys already like someone or not. If you ask me, I might root for either Mari or Kanan.
Eri: Ummm....I think Mari is my choice too...
Honoka: Daaarrrnn....all of them are so good, I can't decide yet!!! Umm......maybe Chika?
Umi: Even though I could relate to Riko and Dia....umm....sorry, I don't have a best girl yet.
Rin: Also have no one to choose too, nyahh....
Nozomi: Kotori, Nico, Maki, do you guys have one?
Kotori: Hmm.....I think Hanamaru or You would......sorry, can't decide too!!
Maki: ............(blushes)
Nozomi: Oooohh, does Maki-chan have a best girl now?
Maki: .....don't judge me.......
Eri: Come on, say it!!
Maki: ........sigh....Yoshiko (Dia and Riko might count too, I guess)
Nico: Cough cough cough cough......wait...what...WHAAATTT!!! YOU CHOSE THE CHUUNIBYOU!!!?
Maki: ....wh-what?!! It's not like she reminds me of you and...I mean....Admit it Nico, you like Yoshiko too. I can tell in your eyes!!
Nico: N-no I don't!! Don't assume that I am that weak!! I ain't rooting for any of them, understand?
Honoka: Hehe...Nico-chan, the way you say you hate Aqours so much is just like when you said you hate u's. I'm sure you'll love them too....
Nico: Hell no!! No way, nuh uh!!!
Nozomi: Okay, Nico and Maki both like Yoshiko!!
Umi: (she's thinking: I think I have bad vibes from Yoshiko though.)
Nico: Why won't you listen to me!!!?
Everyone: AGREED!!!
Kotori: Now we just need to wait for the anime -
Honoka: Nooo!! I can't wait!! I want to see them already!!!
Umi: Patience, Honoka!!!
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