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(It was an average day in Arisa's basement)
Kasumi: Ah, that was an amazing practice!
Tae: Yeah. Do you think we should get something to eat?
Rimi: Yeah, I'm hungry.
(Arisa's Grandmother came down)
Arisa's Grandmother: Arisa, something came in the mail for you.
Arisa: Huh? Really?
Arisa's Grandmother: Actually, something came in the mail for all of you. (Hands the members of Poppin'Party their letters)
(Kasumi opened her letter up)
Kasumi: "Dear Kasumi Toyama. My name is Jiro Bi, but you can call me Two. I host a competition called The Power of Two. However, Marina and I have organized another competition for you and all your Band girl friends to have a chance to win a special limited edition prize. Please arrive Haneda Airport. A special plane will be picking you up. Best regards, Two."
Rimi: A competition?
Saya: And the winner gets to win a limited edition prize?
Arisa: Well, sign me in!
Rimi: Where even is Goiky?
Kasumi: Leave it all to me.

(On Saturday, Poppin'Party was at the airport, and she saw the Girls Band Party)
Kasumi: Everyone! You're all here! Even MyGO!
Tomori: It's nice seeing you, Kasumi.
Aya: Yeah!
Ran: Well, may the best man... I mean, woman win.
(A green haired man walked up)
Yukina: You must be Two.
Tsukushi: I'm such a fan of TPOT!
Two: Oh! Is that so? Who's your favourite?
Tsukushi: It's Golf Ball! She's so smart and cool! I relate to her a lot
Two: Oh, yeah! I kind of like Golf Ball too. Isn't she the sweetest?
Taki: Should we get going now?
Two: Of course! Follow me!
(They were led to a green plane)
Two: All aboard!
(The girls all went in)
Two: Let's go!
(The plane flew away)
Two:(Flying the plane) This is your captain speaking. We'll be arriving in Goiky in two short hours.

(Soon, the plane landed at Goiky and they all left the plane)
Aya: So this is Goiky.
Hina: I like the color of the grass.
Two: Thank you. I did it myself.
LAYER: So, Two. What's the prize anyways.
Two: This! (Holds up a game cartridge) A limited edition version of BanG Dream! Girls Band Party on the switch! Now will even more songs! And MyGO!!!!!
Ran: That prize sucks.
Moca: We're already in Goiky, might as well battle.

Hagumi: So, what do we do first?
Two: Well, this should be the team picking phase, but... your band are already like teams so...
Nanami: That's a shame. I wanted Rimi-rin on my team.
Two: Anyways, your first challenge is to stack these blocks! (Summons blocks) Whoever had the shortest stack by the end of the forty minutes will be up for elimination. GO!

Aya: Well, let's get stacking. (Places a block on the platform)
Hina, carrying two block: Hey look! Two at a time! (Falls over)
Maya: (Picks up the blocks) Let me help you.
Hina: Thank you, Maya-chan.

(MyGO was stacking blocks)
Anon: I'm gonna go knock over the other teams' blocks.
Soyo: I don't think that's very nice
Taki: Hey, as long as our team's stack isn't the shortest.

(Meanwhile, with Poppin Party)
Tae: Nice stack, Arisa!
Arisa: (Blushes) What the- get away you... Oh, you're talking about this stack.
(Anon knocks it over)
Saya: Hey! You can't do that!
Anon: What are you gonna do about it?
Saya: Well... uh... I'll just continue stacking.
(Saya places down a block, then Anon knocks it over)
Saya: Hey!

(Mashiro was trying to carry some blocks, but fell over)
(Tsukushi was carrying some blocks)
Tsukushi: Need a help with that, Shiro?
(Mashiro nodded)
(Tsukushi picked up Mashiro's blocks and carried them to the platform.)
Toko: Wow, Fusuke! You're strong.
Tsukushi: Thank you! It's my duty as the leader to help those in need.
Nanami: But now the stack is too tall for you to reach.
(Tsukushi looked at the stack)
Tsukushi: Oh.

(CHU2 tried to put a block on the top of their stack, but she couldn't reach)
(Rei helped her put the block on top)
CHU2: Oh... uh... thanks.
Rokka: It's nice that we have the tallest girl on our team
PAREO: But what happens when the stack gets too tall for even LAYER-san?
Masuki: Then I'll climb it!
PAREO: That sounds dangerous.
Masuki: (Grabs a block and starts climb) Don't worry! I'll be extra saf- (The stacks falls over and Masuki fell) That hurt.
CHU2: I guess we're starting over.

(Anon knocks over Poppin'Party's stack once again)
Tae: Okay, that's enough. (Pushes Anon away)
Anon: What, hey! No fair!
Saya: Why don't you find another stack to topple over.
(Anon sighed, but notices Afterglow's stack)
Anon: Ooh! Look at that.

(With Afterglow)
Moca: Our stack's looking pretty nice.
(Anon knocks over their stack)
Tomoe: Hey! You can't do that?
Anon: What are you gonna do about it?
Tomoe: Oh, you know what I'm gonna do about it? I'm gonna knock over your stack! (Runs over to MyGO's stack and knocks it over)
Taki: Huh?!
Tomoe: Your guitarist knocked over my stack!
Tomori: Oh dear.
Himari: Stack wars!
(Every time MyGO tries to place a block down, a member of Afterglow pushes it away, and vice versa)
(Roselia is watching for afar)
Sayo: Looks like we don't have to worry about them. (Continues stacking)

Kokoro: Okay! How's our stack going?
Kaoru, holding Kanon up: Reaching to the skies ever so gracefully.
Hagumi: Hey, Kokoron. Can you give us a hand?
Kokoro: Of course!
(Kokoro grabbed a block and runs over. She jumped up and places the block on the top)
Hagumi: Thank you.
Kaoru: Gracefully soaring through the air, an accomplishment I could only dream to achieve. How fleeting.
Misaki: Kokoro! Take these! (Passes Kokoro some more blocks)
Kokoro: Of course!

(Meanwhile, with RAISE A SUILEN)
(MASKING was finally able to reach the top of the stack without it falling over)
Masuki: There we go. (Places the block on top) Some more, please.
(Rokka tosses her some blocks)
Masuki: Thank you.
(She notices HHW's stack)
Masuki: What the? How is their stack taller than ours?
(She saw Kokoro flying through the air.)
(Masuki threw a block at Kokoro's face, causing her to knock her stack down)
Kokoro: (Pouts) Meanie!
Masuki: That's better.

(There was only ten minutes left, and Afterglow was still in a stack war with MyGO)
Tomori: Wait! Why are we still fighting?
(Ran stopped)
Ran: What do you mean?
Tomori: Why can't we work together to knock another band's stack down.
Ran: Like whose?
(Tomori points at RAS's stack)
Soyo: I'll stay behind and work on our own stack!
Tsugumi: Same here!

(Masuki notices the two bands heading for their stack)
Masuki: Uh guys? People are heading for our stack.
(The other four members ran in front of the stack)
CHU2: Do not mess with our tower!
Anon: What are you gonna do about it?
(The four girls held up blocks and aimed them at the other eight)
CHU2: This!
(The all threw it at Afterglow and MyGO!)
Tomoe: Oh, you wanna play that game, huh?
Himari: I'll go get our blocks!
(A block hit Himari)
Tomoe: Oh crap! Bassist down!
Moca: It's okay. We have a numbers advantage.

(Tae notices the war)
Tae: Lay's in danger!
(She runs off)
Rimi: Otae! Where are you going?!
Kasumi: I'm going with Otae! (Runs off)
(Rimi and Saya ran after them with some blocks)
Arisa: But then who's gonna make our... ugh...

(Anon and Taki were hurling blocks at CHU2, but she keeps dodging)
Taki: Man, CHU2 is fast.
Saya: Hey Ano-chan!
(The two looked at them)
Saya: We can do something about it!
(They all aimed at Anon, knocking her out)
Rei: Hana-chan! Thank you.
Tae: No problem.

(Kokoro was muttering to herself, stacking her blocks)
Kokoro: Stupid MASKING.
Misaki: If you're that mad at her, why don't you go knock over her stack.
(Kokoro looked at her)
Kokoro: I don't know... they worked really hard on that stack.
Hagumi: And we worked really hard on ours! Come on, Kokoron! Channel that rage at her!
(Kokoro looked at the block in her hand)

(There were only thirty seconds left)
Tomori: There's too many of them! There's no way we're getting down either of their stacks!
Taki: It's okay, Tomori.
MASUKI: Hey, Ricky! Take this!
(She throwed a block at her. However, Tomori jumped up making the block hit her instead.)
Taki: Tomori!
(She ran over to Taki, who was lying on the ground)
Taki: Tomori, are you okay...
Tomori: I'm... fine... hehe... That really hurt.
Taki: (With tears in her eyes) Tomori... please don't go
Tomori: I'm sorry, Taki. I did all I can. Please knock down RAISE A SUILEN's stack for me. (Closes her eyes)
Taki: TOMORI!!!!!!!
(Taki became enraged and looked at RAS's stack)
(She ran over to it)
Taki: This is for Tomori!
(She slid down and removed the lowermost block, causing the stack and Masuki to fall)
(She saw MyGO's tower, and threw a block at it, knocking it down completely.)

(As MASKING fell to the ground, the time ran out)
Two: Boop! Time's up! Let's see your towers.
(Tomori woke up)
Taki: Tomori! You're alive! (She hugged her)
Tomori: Did we win.
Taki: No, Masuki knocked down our stack at the last second. But we can totally win in the tiebreaker, right?
Two: That's what The Strongest Team on Earth said last time and...
(The camera cuts to RAISE A SUILEN's platform, and on it, contains one of Hello Happy World's blocks)
(Kokoro opened her eyes)
Kokoro: Did I knock it down? (Notices that her block is the sole block remaining) Oh...
Misaki: It's okay. You tried your best.

Two: Viewers! MyGO is up for elimination! Vote for who you want to SAVE using the poll in the description! Whoever gets the least votes will be leaving the game!

(It was nighttime and Rinko was talking to Two)
Rinko: Uh... where will we be staying?
Two: Oh, that's an easy question! Each team will receive their own hotel room!
Rinko: Thank you for letting me sleep with Ako-chan.
Hina: What? No fair! I want to sleep with onee-chan!

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Taki: Hey, Tomori. Are you worried about being eliminated?
Tomori: A bit.
Rana: Can't believe we lost the first challenge.
Anon: All because of that stupid Kokoro.
(Two appears in front of them, causing all of them to scream)
Two: Hello, MyGOers. Are you excited for your elimination?
Soyo: Not really.
Two: Follow me to the top of the Hotel!
(They followed two into the elevator, and they reached the hotel)
Soyo: Gross. Who makes an elevator out of a public washroom?
Two: Boo. I did that.
Soyo: Of course you did.
Two: Now let's begin Cake at Stake

(Cake at stake intro)
Soyo: Uh... If I may so ask, what's Cake at Stake?
Two: The viewers have voted one of you to stay in the game.
Anon: Wait, (Stares into the camera) are we on TV?
Two: Well... not exactly on TV. If you guys are safe from elimination, I'll give you cake. But if you got the least votes, you'll be eliminated!
Two: We got 39 votes this time. And Tomori got the most votes with 12.
(Tosses the cake into Tomori's face)
Soyo: Hey, can you just gently pass us the cake instead of throwing it?
Two: Alright fine. Anyways, next safe is Rana with 10. (Passes the cake to her)
Rana: I want a matcha cake.
Two: How ungrateful. (Changes the cake to matcha flavour)
(Rana happily eats it)
Two: The next safe is Ann with seven votes.
Anon: My name is Anon, not Ann.
Two: You're not exactly... anonymous, right? (Passes the cake)
Anon: British people, I swear.
(A spotlight shone on Taki and Soyo)
Two: Taki, Soyo! One of you will be the first to leave the game! Who's it gonna be? Let's reveal the votes!
(A drumroll and... it's revealed that Taki got 6 votes, while Soyo got 4)
Taki: Huh? I'm safe!
Two: You best bet you are! (Throws her some cake)
Soyo: Oh dear... I guess I'm out. Well, it's been nice to participate in the competition, even if I didn't do that much.
Anon: It's okay, Soyorin. You did your best, and that's all that matters.
Two: Hey. Wanna see a magic trick?
Rana: Sure.
Two: Okay! Poof!
(Soyo disappears)

(Two appears next to everyone)
Two: Quick heads up, your next challenge will be taking place at the Goiky Canal. Hope you guys can swim.
Rana: I can't swim.
Two: Oh... I guess... you'll be sitting out them.

(So everyone except Rana were at the canal, dressed in their swimwear)
Anon: Wow, nice bikini, Ricky!
Taki: Th... Thanks.
Two: The second contest is to catch an octopus. There are six octopuses-
Tsukushi: Octopi.
Two: Six octopi.
Rui: Actually, the correct plural would be octopodes.
Two: Whatever. They're in the canal. Last two teams to catch an octopus will be up for elimination!
Anon: Why the last two teams this time? Why not just put seven octopi down there?
Two: The competition will run faster that way, now go!

Kaoru: Well, here I go.
(Kaoru jumps into the water)
(Kanon swam up to Kaoru)
Kanon: Isn't this nice, Kaoru-san?
Kaoru: (Signing) How are you talking underwater?

(Two noticed CHU2 and PAREO weren't heading in the water)
(He walked over to them)
Two: What's wrong, CHU2?
PAREO: CHU2-sama can't swim.
CHU2: Nani? Of course I can! It's just...
Two: You're welcome to sit out this challenge like Rana.
(CHU2 looked at PAREO)
CHU2: Fine.
Two: (to PAREO) And what are you-
PAREO: Gotta look after CHU2-sama.
Two: Well, I hope your team is doing well with only three people in the water.

(Meanwhile, Ran was looking around but couldn't find anything. She went up to the surface to take a breath. The rest of Afterglow was there.)
Moca: Found anything yet?
Ran: No.
Tomoe: Well let's keep looking.
(They dived down)
(Suddenly, something caught on Tsugumi's leg. It was the octopus!)
(Tomoe swam over and punched it, freeing Tsugumi.)
(She continued punching it until she was sure it was dead. Then the band brought it to Two)
Two: Wowee! Afterglow is the first one safe!
Afterglow: Yay!

(Meanwhile, with MyGO, the three of them were swimming.)
(Tomori looked around cautiously)
Taki: (Signing) I'm gonna surface.
(Taki swam up)
(Suddenly, something startled strangling Tomori.)
(Taki reached out to her, but remembered that she was running out of air)
(She quickly swam up to the surface, took a huge breath of air and swam down to save Tomori)

(Back with Hello Happy World)
Misaki: God, I wish I had my Michelle suit.
Kanon: Any octopi yet?
(The other four shook their heads.)
(Misaki saw something and tried to warn the others)
(Kanon looked at Misaki)
Kanon: Did you find the octopus, Misaki?
(Misaki turned Kanon's head around, and they were met face to face with a fish monster)
Kanon: Fuee...

(Cut back to the surface, where Two and CHU2 were sitting on lounge chairs eating milkshakes and jerky)
Two: Oh yeah, I forgot to tell them about the fish monsters.
CHU2: Glad I'm not down there.
PAREO: Do you want a refill?
Two: Nah, I'm good.

(Meanwhile with Pastel*Palettes)
Aya: Where's Hina?
Maya: (Signing) Aya, don't waste your breath
Aya: (Signing) oh right. Sorry.
(Chisato notices something and points to it)
(Hina was trying to wrestle with an octopus)
(They decided to all help.)

(Cut back to the surface, where the members of Pastel*Palettes were taking the octopus with its arms tied up, to Two)
Aya: Guess who's having Takoyaki for dinner!
Two: I've never tried Takoyaki, mind if I join you? Anyways, Pastel*Palettes, you're safe!
PAREO: Yay!

(Taki and Anon were chasing the octopus down)
(They finally caught up with it)
(Taki tried to get Tomori out of the octopus's hands)
(She noticed a pencil on the sea floor, and so she grabbed it and stabbed the octopus)
(The two grabbed the octopus and Tomori and swam back up to the surface)
Taki: Tomori! Are you okay?! (Starts shaking her)
Anon: (Places a hand onto Taki) It's too late. She's gone now.

(Two walked up to the beach)
Two: Oh, Taki. Why the long face?
Taki: Here's your ****ing octopus. (Throws the octopus at Two and leaves)
Two: Woah! Woah! Woah! You can't say that! There are kids watching!
(As Two watched MyGO leave, he looked at PAREO and CHU2)
Two: What's up with them?
CHU2: Beats me.
(Kasumi also came up to the surface)
Two: Did you find your octopus too?
Kasumi: No, we just wondered if we could have some scuba masks.
Two: Yeah, I kind of... left you down there without any way to breathe.
(Two handed Kasumi five SCUBA masks)
Two: Don't worry about the oxygen.

(Meanwhile with Hello Happy World)
Kaoru: (Signing) Nobody move an inch.
Kanon: (Whispering) Then what are you doing?
(Misaki noticed Roselia)
Ako: Here, octopus! Come out wherever you are!
Yukina: (Signing) Don't waste your breath!
(Misaki slowly swam over to Roselia, intrigued by her appearance)
Misaki: Hey fish face! Over here!
(Chompy looked over at Roselia)
(Misaki swam away)
Sayo: Oh crap.

(Cut to Poppin'Party)
Tae: Wow, these masks really don't require oxygen tanks.
Arisa: Whatever. Let's just find our octopus and leave.
Rokka: Heeek!!!!!
(They noticed RAISE A SUILEN being chased by two octopi)
(Saya swam over and grabbed one of them)
Saya: MASKING. Take the other!
(Masuki nodded and they beat up the octopi)
(They came back to Two with the octopi)
PAREO: Well done, girls! You're safe.
Two: And that means there's only one more octopus left in the waters. Who is gonna get it?

Kanon: Nice going, Misaki-chan.
Misaki: (signing) Now let's go find that octopus
Hagumi: (Signing, and clearly struggling to hold her breath) Go up!
Kanon: You need to resurface?
(Hagumi nodded)
Misaki: (Signing) I'll take Hagumi up, you three find the octopus!
(The three of them nodded)

(Roselia was swimming away from the fish monster)
Ako: The final breaths of life are escaping my lungs!
Yukina: (Muttering) I told her to save her breath.
(Rinko went over to save Ako, but before she could, the fish monster ate her, leaving Roselia stunned)
Lisa: Did it just eat Ako?
Rinko: Don't worry. They come back in object shows, right?
(Lisa swap over and started beating the fish up)
Sayo: (Signing) Save your energy for the octopus!
Yukina: (Signing) Isn't there just one octopus left?

(On the surface)
(Hagumi took in a big gasp of air)
Hagumi: Thank you, Mii-kun
Misaki: That's why you should've took regular breaks to resurface.
Kanon: We got the octopus!
(Misaki breathed in ducked back into the water)
Misaki: (Signing) You did?
Kaoru: (Signing) It held up quite the fight, but we managed.
(Hagumi looked the octopus)
Hagumi: What a cute octopus! We should keep it!
Misaki: But first we should bring it to Two.
(They swam towards the beach. However, Tsukushi suddenly swiped the octopus)
Tsukushi: I'll be taking that!
Hagumi: Hey! Give us back Tako-chan!
(Tsukushi walked up to Two with the other members of Morfonica behind her.)
Tsukushi: Here's your octopus!
Two: Oh wow! Morfonica is the last team safe, which means Roselia and Hello, Happy World! are up for elimination.
Rinko: Uh... Two-san?
Two: Rin-Rin! You interrupted me! I was about to go to the voting screen.
Rinko: Before we do that, could we recover Ako-chan? She got eaten by a fish.
Two: Of course!

(Taki and Anon walked up to Rana, who was chatting with Marker)
Rana: Ricky, Anon, I was talking to Marker.
Marker: Hi! Nice to finally meet you, Taki! (Looks at Taki, who was mad, and Anon, who was upset) What's wrong?
(Taki threw Tomori's corpse at them)
Taki: Tomori drowned. I hate this stupid game.
Marker: I knew we should've gotten the Death PACT to supervise your challenge.
Taki: Death PACT?
Rana: Death Prevention and Creating Trust.
Anon: What a weird acronym.
Rana: Wanna go to the recovery center to recover her?
Taki: (Blink) The... what?
(Two appeared)
Two: You know, the recovery center! It brings people back to live. We were just heading over there to recover Ako.
Taki: (Happy) You can bring Tomori back?!
Two: Let me ask you a question: Have either of you ever watched Battle for Dream Island: The Power of Two? Or really, any object show?
(Taki and Anon shook their heads)
Tsukushi: You two have so much to learn.

(At the Recovery Center, Rinko typed Ako's name into the recovery center, and pressed the button. Ako was recovered.)
Ako: I have been brought back to life by the powers of darkness!
Taki: (Pushes Ako) Out of my way!
(Taki typed in Tomori's name and recovered her)
Taki: Tomori! (Hugs her with tears of joy) You're alive!
Tomori: Can't believe I'm alive either.
Anon: So as long as we're here, we can't die?
Two: Well, rather, as long as there's a recovery center.
Anon: Hey, Tomori. Can I ask you a question?
Tomori: Yeah?
Anon: What was being dead like?
Tomori: Well...

Two: Viewers! Roselia and Hello, Happy World are up for elimination! You get ONE vote per team, so use your vote wisely! Use the polls in the comments section to cast the votes for the contestants you want safe. The contestants with the least votes on each team will leave the show!

Anon: Hey Two. Where did you send Soyorin? Did you send her home?
Two: I sent her to where I send the eliminated TPOT contestants!
Anon: And where's that?

(Soyo appeared in Pie's room in the upside down)
Soyo: Oh, hello. It's nice to meet you.
Pie: Who are you?

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(The guitarists were talking to each other)
Tae: So, who's getting out this time?
Hina: I hope you don't get out
Sayo: Relax, Hina. I'll be fine.
Anon: Out of all of us guitarists, who do you think is getting out first?
(Everyone looked at Rana)
Moca: Rana
Tae: Yep. Rana.
Rana: Hey! Why me?

(Later, Roselia and Hello Happy World were at the Cake at Stake area)
Two: Welcome, Roses and Hello Happies to your first elimination. If you're safe, I'll give you cake, which is takoyaki made from the octopi caught last episode.
Hagumi: (Gasp) Tako-chan.
Kaoru: Our dear tentacled friend shall be missed.
Two: Anyways! Roselia got 56 votes, while Hello Happy World got 41, making for a grand total of 97 ! We shall do Roselia first, since they failed to even touch an octopus, and for one of their members dying.
Sayo: Well, who has the most votes?
Two: Glad you asked, because it's actually you with 13 votes. (Two gave Sayo some takoyaki)
Sayo: (Eats the takoyaki) This tastes really good. Your cooking is really nice.
Two: Well it was actually Reona who made it, but thanks for the compliment anyways.
Two: The next one is Rin-Rin with 12 votes. (Throws Rinko some takoyaki)
Rinko: I thought for sure I'd get out.
Sayo: Well you didn't, Shirokane, and that's what matters.
Two: Lizzie, Aki and Yuki. Two of you got 11 votes, while one of you will be leaving with 9 votes.
Ako: What's with the nicknames.
Two: Who's it gonna be? It's time to show the votes!
(And the one with 9 votes is.... Yukina!)
Lisa: What? Yukina-chan can't be out this early?!
Ako: Yeah! She's so cool!
Two: Well, any last words?
Yukina: Take care, Lisa.
Lisa: I will.
(Two swiped Yukina away)
Two: Now let's see which Hello Happy will be saying goodbye feeling sad! Misaki received 16 votes! The most ever in this competition!
Misaki: To be fair, it's only been like, three eliminations. (Catches the takoyaki)
Two: Kannie is next with 11 votes. (Throws some takoyaki at her)
Kanon: I can't eat this. This is our friend.
Misaki: Kanon, we only had her for like, thirty seconds or so.
Two: So, Kokoro. I heard your father is quite the businessman, eh?
Kokoro: Isn't daddy the best!
Two: Anyways, you're the third one safe with half the remaining votes! Here's your octopus balls.
(Kokoro receives the takoyaki)
Kokoro: I... don't want to eat this either.
Two: I... should've known that octopus was your friend.
Kanon: Yeah, we were gonna give her a tank when we get back home.
Two: (Looks at Kaoru and Hagumi) Well, it looks like a string player will be going home this time.
Kaoru: Is that so? Do I not have as many kittens as I thought?
Two: Actually Kao, you got just enough kittens to be safe from elimination
(It is revealed that Kaoru got four votes while Hagumi got three)
Hagumi: What? No! This can't be! First Tako-chan, now me?
Two: I'm really sorry, Hagumi, but the votes are cast.
Kokoro: Look on the bright side, Hagu. At least three people like you. That's saying something, right?
Hagumi: Yeah. Make the world smile for me.
(Hagumi walked behind Two and disappeared)

Two: Today's challenge is mind reading! Since none of you can actually read minds, here's how this is gonna work. Each team will choose two people to participate in this contest, and they'll be put in a room and shown a colour. Their job is to think of something of that color, and announce it at the count of three. If the two people say the same thing, their team is safe. After the color is shown, communication is not allowed. The last two teams to do so are up for elimination.
Kasumi: Arisa! Let's do it together.
Arisa: Fine....
Moca: Me and Ran are so in sync. We got this in the bag.
Ran: Well, if you want to.
Aya: Me and Chisato played this game before, so I think it will be fine.
Maya: Well, you guys do you.
Sayo: What about Shirokane and Udagawa. They're best friends, right?
Lisa: Yeah, let them do it.
Kanon: Well, I would do it with Hagumi, but she's eliminated.
Misaki: Why not do it with me?
Kanon: Okay...
Touko: Fusuke! Let's do it together?
Tsukushi: Nah, I'd rather do with Nanami. Drums and bass are married as they say.
Two: Oh cool! When's the wedding?
Tsukushi: H-hey! It's just an expression.
PAREO: I always know what CHU2-sama is thinking! I wanna do it with her!
Taki: Tomori, wanna do it together?
Anon: Ricky, I don't think that's a good idea. Tomori thinks... differently. How about me?
Taki: (Sigh) Fine.

Two: So, are you done picking your competitors?
Everyone: Yeah!
Two: Well, let's begin the challenge!
(They teleported them into separate rooms)
Chisato:(Whispering to Aya) You know exactly what to say right?
Aya: (Whispering) Yep.
Two: Here's your first color.
(The rooms turned Dark blue)
Two: You have ten seconds to think of your thing.
(Everyone was focused)
Two: Announce your color in three, two, one!
Kasumi: The sky!
Arisa: A fresh pair of jeans.
Ran: The ocean
Moca: Me!
Aya: Panties!
Chisato: Panties!
Ako: Jeans!
Rinko: Denim.
Kanon: The ocean
Misaki: Me, I guess.
Nanami: Lapis Lazuli
Tsukushi: Sweden?
PAREO: A beautiful birdie!
CHU2: Ice?
Anon: Sapphires
Taki: Water.
Two: And Pastel*Palettes is the first one safe.
(Pasupa's room disappeared)
Two: Not sure if I've seen dark blue underwear before.
Tae: I think I own a pair.
Ako: Hey! I'd argue that Jeans and Denim should technically count!
Two: Okay, fine. Roselia is safe too with another article of clothing
(Roselia's room disappeared)
Ran: Moca, you're light blue.
Moca: Oops, sorry.

Two: Okay, the next color is coming up... now
(The room turned pink)
Two: Think of something in your mind... and shout it in three, two, one!
Kasumi: Rimi-rin!
Arisa: Cherry blossoms
Ran: Cherry blossoms!
Moca: Hii-chan!
Kanon: Jellyfish!
Misaki: Michelle
Nanami: Tsukushi!
Tsukushi: Strawberry ice cream!
PAREO: Aya-chan!
CHU2: PAREO!
Anon: Me!
Taki: The room?
Two: Ooh! If only Arisa and Ran were on the same team. Nobody wins this round.
Anon: The room? Seriously?
Taki: It's hard thinking of things that are pink.
Anon: You just gave me an idea...

Two: Color number three in three, two, one!
(The rooms turned Dark Green)
Two: Three, two, one.
Kasumi: Jungle!
Arisa: A bush
Ran: Trees!
Moca: Matcha.
Kanon: Seaweed!
Misaki: The grass
Nanami: Rui-Rui!
Tsukushi: Rui-san!
PAREO: Leaves!
CHU2: Wind.
Anon: The room!
Taki: The room.
Two: None of you even thought about saying me. But anyways, Morfonica is safe! And MyGO's answer is technically correct but... I'll just give it to them. That means half the teams are safe!
Anon: I knew that plan would work.
Misaki: Kanon-san. You keep saying ocean themed things.
Kanon: What's wrong with that?

Two: Anyways, the next colour is... blood orange! Think about this color really carefully... and answer in three, two, one!
Kasumi: Me!
Arisa: Oranges
Ran: Kasumi
Moca: Orange soda
Kanon: Coral!
Misaki: Clownfish
PAREO: A blood orange!
CHU2: Fire
Two: How original, PAREO. Say blood orange when the color is blood orange. Looks like none of you made it this round. Moving on!

(The color of the rooms turned orange. just... regular orange)
Ran: The rooms barely changed!
Two: That was blood orange. This is regular orange. Anyways, you cannot say what you or your partner said last round.
Misaki:(Thinking) Crap. What other ocean things are orange.
Two: In three, two, one!
Kasumi: The sun!
Arisa: Pumpkin
Ran: Oranges. Just regular oranges this time.
Moca: Lasagna!
Kanon: Sea anemone!
Misaki: Aneno... anemom... anemones.
PAREO: Wait! I wasn't ready!
CHU2: Bell Peppers!
Two: Come on, Reona. There are lots of other orange things in the world, like Goku, lava, carrots.
PAREO: Please call me Reona.
Arisa: Can't believe none of us said carrots.
Two: Anyways, HHW is safe.

Two: I wonder what's your next color!
(The room turned light green)
Two: In three, two, one!
Kasumi: Spring onion!
Arisa: Tennis balls!
Ran: Limes
Moca: Bitter melon
PAREO: Maya-san!
CHU2: LOCK!
Two: Well, our losers still aren't decided yet. How about another round!

(The rooms turned white)
Kasumi: Snow!
Arisa: Paper
Ran: Dahlias
Moca: Milk
PAREO: A ghost!
CHU2: Wedding dress

(Light purple)
Kasumi: Arisa!
Arisa: Allium
Ran: Lavender
Moca: Toxic ooze
PAREO: Eve!
CHU2: Yukina Minato!

(Yellow)
Kasumi: Bees!
Arisa: Honey!
Ran: Lemon!
Moca: Tsugu
PAREO: Chisato!
CHU2: Pee
Kasumi: Oh, come on! Jeans and Denim counted!
Two: Well, bees aren't made of honey.

(Whatever #15DA84 is, that's not aqua)
Kasumi: Sayo!
Arisa: I got nothing
Ran: Mint
Moca: Me!
PAREO: Pastel*Palettes!
CHU2: Lettuce

(Dark purple!)
Kasumi: Arisa!
Arisa: Me!
Ran: Yukina!
Moca: Yukina-senpai...
PAREO: Eve!
CHU2: Eve!
Moca: See, I know you too well, Ran-chan.
Two: Well, all of you said the same thing, so there's no clear winner here. Let's change the color once more.

(The room turned indigo)
CHU2: (Thinking) This color is too deep blue for PAREO to choose Hina, so that's out of the question.
PAREO: (Thinking) This color... it's Roselia's color.
Kasumi:(Thinking) This is Otae's color. But would Arisa really pick Otae?
Arisa:(Thinking) Kasumi would pick Otae, right?
Ran:(Thinking) What blue things are there. I don't think I can say the ocean again... could I?
Moca:(Thinking) Ran looks cute.
Two: Announce your thing in three, two, one!
Kasumi: Bluebells!
Arisa: Otae!
Ran: The ocean!
Moca: Roselia!
PAREO: Roselia!
CHU2: Roselia!
Two: And we have our winner! RAS A SUILEN is safe! Which means Poppin'Party and Afterglow will be up for elimination.
Moca: Why didn't you say Roselia?
Ran: Oh... that's right. Roselia's logo is that color.

Two: Viewers! Poppin'Party and Afterglow are up for elimination! You get ONE vote per team, so use your vote wisely! Use the polls in the comments section to cast the votes for the contestants you want safe. The contestants with the least votes on each team will leave the show!

(Hello Happy World was in their room)
(Two walked in)
Two: Are you guys still upset about Tako-chan?
(Kokoro nodded)
Two: Well, I got you a new octopus! (Gives them an orange octopus) It's orange to remind you of Hagumi, and it's your winning color in the challenge.
Kanon: Oh, right. We could've said Hagumi
(Kokoro ran over and hugged Two)
Kokoro: Thank you Two!!
Two: Hey, it's the least I can do. I better get going now
(As Two left, he smiled at Kokoro's happiness)

Chapter Text

(Afterglow was walking from practice)
Himari: Practice today was exhausting
Moca: I'm hungry
Tsugumi: Get something on the way back?
Ran: It's the usual routine.
Tomoe: Hey, I found a ramen place here. Maybe we could eat there?
Himari: Nah, I don't want ramen
Tsugumi: Isn't it time for Cake at Stake?
Ran: Oh right.

(Afterglow arrived at the cake at stake place)
Two: Welcome, Afterglow.
Himari: What's the cake this time.
Two: Well, I was thinking about it, and I decided to bring back an old favourite. (Reveals the cake at stake prize) Ramen noodles!
Himari: Are you kidding me?!
Two: You can either eat them, or you can use them for bungee jumping!
Tomoe: I want to try both!
Two: Not so fast, Tommie, because Poppin'Party is up first, since Moca at least said the same thing as the winning team.
Tomoe: I see.
Two: They received 75 votes, a record high! And first safe is the star of the show, Kasumi with 22 votes!
(Two threw the ramen at Kasumi)
Kasumi: Oh yeah! And Arisa?
Two: She is safe with 17.
Arisa: What flavour is this anyways?
Two: I think it's beef.
Arisa: Oh that's cool. (She got out some chopsticks and started eating them)
Two: Otae is safe with 15 votes. Here's your noodles!
(Tae grabs the noodles)
Tae: I wanna try bungee jumping.
(She tied them to her feet and gave the other end to Two, then she jumped off)
Tae: This is so fun!
Rimi: Oh no, Saya! One of us will be going!
Saya: I hope it's not me.
Two: That's correct!
Saya: Huh?
Two: Saya got 14 votes, while Rimi will be leaving the game with 7.
Rimi: Oh dear... Well, it has been fun guys.
(Two claps her out of existence and into the upside down next to Remote)
Rimi: Hello. My name's Rimi
Remote: What a coincidence. I'm Remote, but my friends call me Rimi.
(Back outside)
Tae: Hey, Saya! Go bungee jumping with me! (Grabs her and they fell down)
(Two tied her up with some ramen)
Two: Now Afterglow is up next. Moca is first safe with 21 votes.
Moca: Nobody could resist the cute Moca-chan.
(Moca catches the ramen)
Moca: Might go bungee jumping too.
Two: Tsugu is next safe with 15 ! (Throws a ramen cup at her)
(Tsugumi eats it)
Tsugumi: Tasty.
Two: Now out of the three of you, one of you got eight votes, while the other two got 11 votes.
Himari: I'm really nervous!
Tomoe: Don't worry, Himari. You're such a cutie! Thre's no way you'll get out!
Two: Actually, another bassist will be leaving.
Himari: What?! Why me?! I'm the leader of my band!
Two: Wait, you are?
Ran: Well, yeah.
Two: Because I always assumed it was Ran.
Himari: Just take me away! At least I have Rimi.
(Two swipes Himari away)
Tomoe: I'm gonna miss you, Himari. Anyways, who's up for some bungee jumping!
Ran: You can have my ramen.
Tomoe: Oh yeah! Score!
(Tomoe was bungee jumping while eating Ran's noodles.)
Tomoe: The only thing that could make this better is if there was a giant bowl of ramen beneath me!
(Two clapped his hands and the pool below was instead filled with ramen)
Tomoe: Yeah!

Two: Your next challenge is Dance Dance Revolution! Each member will be playing one chart. At the end of the challenge, the two teams with the least amount of points will be up for elimination. And just to make it fair, Pastel*Palettes, Morfonica and RAS A SUILEN will only be having four members compete with the member sitting out being chosen at random. TV, you'll pick the member, okay?
TV: Of course.
(TV shows the results and Eve, Rui and LAYER will be sitting out)
Rui: Very well then.
Aya: Don't worry! We got this in the bag!
Two: Now vocalists, and Sayo and LOCK. Step onto the machines.
(They went on the machines)
Two: And begin the first song!
(The first song was Maware! Setsugetsuka)
Kokoro: Oh my god! I love this song!
(Kokoro started dancing)
Misaki: We're the ones who covered this song, so of course Kokoro's gonna score it.
Kanon: She is very flexible, after all.
Hina: Come on, Aya-chan! You can do it.
(At the end, it's revealed that Kokoro got a full combo)
Two: Wow! A Full Combo! You did perfect!
Hina: Yeah!
Two: And in second place is Sayo, who almost got a full combo, but broke it at the last minute.
Sayo: It was to be expected. I'm not as flexible as Kokoro.
(The rest of the rankings were as follows: Pastel*Palettes, Afterglow, Poppin'Party, MyGO, RAISE A SUILEN, and Morfonica)
Toko: Seriously, Shiro-chan! You need to step up your game!
Mashiro: Sorry.
(As Tomori walked back, Rana commented on her... subpar skills)
Rana: Two left feet.
Taki: What did you say?!
Rana: Nothing.

(Sayo walked up to Lisa)
Sayo: Imai-san. It's your turn.
Lisa: Of course! Don't worry. I got this!
Ako: I'm so glad we have Lisa-nee!
(Lisa got on the machine)
Lisa: So, what's the next song?
Two: Oh, your band would like this one.
(The song was set to Six Trillion Years and Overnight Story)
Hina: Don't worry! This one will be a breeze!
(The song started playing)
(Hina started dancing to the music)
Rana: You're such a good dancer, Anon!
Taki: Shush. She's trying to concentrate.
(Lisa was humming along to the music)
Mashiro: Wow... Touko's good!
(Toko stopped dancing and looked at Mashiro)
Toko: As expected from a dancing master!
Nanami: Touko-chan! Your score!
Toko: Ack! Sorry! (Continued dancing)
Kasumi: Come on, Otae! You can do it!
Saya: Guys! Help cheer Otae on!
Moca: This is too hard for poor old Moca-chan!
Tomoe: Come on! Just keep going!
(At the end of the round, it's revealed that Hina got a full combo)
Hina: Alright! Full combo is easy!
Two: Wow! Two of you are dance machine masters! Unlike a certain blonde guitarist! And you call yourself a dance master.
Toko: Hey! Shiro-chan distracted me!
Rui: You were the one who stopped dancing in the middle of the round, so it's your fault really.
Toko: Is not!
Two: (Talking to Nanami) Are they always like this?
Nanami: Yep.
(Kaoru got down from the machine)
(Kokoro gave her a towel)
Kokoro: Good job, Kaoru-san!
Kaoru: All in a day's work.
Kanon: Well, it's my turn next, right?
Two: Anyways, here are the current rankings.
(Roselia, Pastel Palettes, Hello Happy World, RAISE A SUILEN, MyGO, Poppin'Party, Afterglow, Morfonica)
Masuki: I did a real job raising our score, huh?
(CHU2 nodded)

Two: Anyways, would Saya, Tomoe, Chisato, Ako, Kanon, Nanami, PAREO, and Rana come up to the dance floor.
(Chisato walked up)
Chisato: Alright, Chisato. You're an idol. You got this.
Two: And the song that you'll be playing is... Night of Knights. Ooh! I can tell this song's gonna be a real doozy!
Ako: Alright! Let's do this. Let my dark powers awaken just like Sakuya Izayoi! Let her soul unite with mine to become the ultimate dance champion!
(The song started, and they started dancing)
(Rana was clearly struggling)
Anon: She's even worse than Tomori.
Taki: How dare you insult Tomori's dancing! (Looks at Tomori) Don't worry. Your dancing was okay.
(Meanwhile, with PAREO)
Masuki: Sick moves, PAREO!
PAREO: Thank you, Massu-san, but I really need to focus.
Rei: We really need a high score to compensate for CHU2.
CHU2: Hey! I'm not that bad! Nevermind that I never played DDR before!
(Chisato was clearly struggling)
Chisato: (Thinking) This is... unusually difficult. Maybe it's because I don't usually play on expert.
(Meanwhile, Ako was going through it like a breeze)
Rinko: You can do it, Ako-chan!
(Finally, the song was done)
Ako: Phew! I'm all tired out.
Rinko: Congratulations on your full combo. We're still in first!
Tsukushi: How did you get all good?
Nanami: It's a normal score, right?
Tsukushi: We talked about this before! All Good is not a normal score!
Rui: We're still in last because of you.
Nanami: At least I wasn't bad as Rana-chan.

(Chisato looked at the rankings. The order was Roselia, Afterglow, RAISE A SUILEN, Poppin'Party, Pastel*Palettes, Hello Happy World, MyGO, Morfonica)
Chisato: How did we fall from second to fifth?
Hina: At least we're not in the danger zone.
Chisato: But if we want to make sure we stay out of it, Maya needs to get a good score.
Maya: I promise I won't let you down!
(Maya headed over to the DDR machine, when suddenly she tripped)
Chisato: Are you okay
(The others rushed over to her, clutching her foot)
Maya: Ow!!!
Hina: Maya-chan! What's wrong?
Maya: I think I sprained my ankle.
(Two rushed over to her)
Two: Maya. You are in no state to dance. How about you rest and Eve will take your place.
Maya: No.
Two: No?
Maya: We are idols. Rain or shine, we try our hardest to put on a good show, no matter what happens.
Two: So, you're still gonna do it?
Maya: You bet I am!
Two: Our last song is... really hard.
Maya: Even if it costs us the challenge, I am not afraid to go out with a bang!
Hina: That's the spirit, Maya-san!
Eve: It's so bushido!

(Maya staggered up to the DDR machine)
Two: Our last and hardest song will be Endymion. This time, on challenge mode.
Two: (Aside) I'm sorry, Maya.
(Tsukushi went up to the DDR machine.)
Tsukushi: Well, it's all up to me to save my team.
(The song began, and Tsukushi started hitting the arrows to the beat)
(Tsukushi focused throughout the song, never breaking concentration)
Toko: Fusuke's so cool!
(Rui could only stare in astonishment)
(It was a grueling two minutes, but eventually, the song finished)
Tsukushi: Did I do it?
(The screen showed the full combo message)
Tsukushi: I did it!
(Two appeared next to her)
Two: Congratulations, Tsukushi! You have the highest score this round! And I see you have a full combo too! You rock, Tsukushi! High two!
(They "high-two"ed each other)
Two: Unfortunately, you are still up for elimination.
(Tsukushi looked at the scoreboard. The ranking was Roselia, Afterglow, MyGO, Hello Happy World, Poppin'Party, RAISE A SUILEN, Morfonica and Pastel*Palettes)
Nanami: Look at the bright side. At least we beat Pastel*Palettes.
(Chisato walked up to Maya)
Chisato: Don't worry, Maya-chan. You did your best and that's all that matters.
Maya: Yeah... huhehe...

Two: Viewers! Pastel*Palettes and Morfonica are up for elimination! You get ONE vote per team, so use your vote wisely! Use the polls in the comments section to cast the votes for the contestants you want safe. The contestants with the least votes on each team will leave the show!

(Maya was sitting on her bed)
(Chisato walked over to her)
Chisato: How's your ankle?
Maya: Still hurts a bit... It was my fault we lost the challenge. I'm gonna get voted out!
Chisato: You're not gonna get voted out. What you did was brave. Most people would've forfeited, but you just kept going. That's what a true idol is. Always pushing on no matter what.
Maya: (Smiles) Thanks, Chisato-san.

Chapter Text

(Tsukushi and Rui were looking at a perfectly spherical cloud)
Tsukushi: What do you think that cloud looks like?
Rui: It's a perfectly spherical cloud. I am unable to perceive it as anything but a non-descript sphere
Tsukushi: Well I think it looks like a golf ball.
(Nanami and Touko walked up to them)
Nanami: Hey guys. What are you doing.
Rui: Watching clouds with Futaba-san.
Toko: Anyways, you were so cool on the dance floor the other day, Fusuke! Shame that it wasn't enough to beat RAS.
Tsukushi: Well, let's not worry about it now.
Mashiro: I really hope I don't get voted out.
Toko: It's okay! Nobody could vote out this adorable bundle of joy. (Hugs Mashiro)
Rui: It's vote to save, not vote to eliminate.
Toko: (Shushes Rui)

(Cake at Stake)
Two: Welcome to Cake at Stake, girls. I'm assuming you all know how this works?
(The ten girls nod)
Two: The cake this time is a weighted stickers.
Tsukushi: Why those?
Two: It's a secret advantage for today's challenge.
Two: Anyways, Pastel*Palettes is up first for getting the lowest total score, mostly due to Maya.
Maya: It's about the message.
Two: Their voting was super close with the most voted contestant having 11 votes, the least voted having 6 and a three way tie for second place with 8 votes each!
Aya: Well, who is the one with the most?
Two: Who do you think?
Aya: I sure hope it's me.
Two: Well, you're correct! (Puts the sticker on Aya's face)
Hina: Since the other three all have the same amount of votes, wouldn't it make sense to just reveal who's safe now?
Two: Where's the suspense in that? Anyways, you're safe. (Gives her a sticker)
Hina: Boppin'
Two: And so is Chii-chan!
Chisato: Thank you. (Takes a sticker from Two) Hmm... feels heavy.
Maya: Well, it's either you or me.
Eve: I sure hope you're safe.
Maya: I don't see why anyone wouldn't vote for a model like me. Meanwhile I cost my team the challenge.
Eve: Come on, Maya. It might not be like that?
Two: Evie's right, because she's eliminated.
Eve: Wh... What?
Maya: How is she eliminated? She barely did anything wrong!
Eve: Well, everyone. I failed. (Gets out a katana) I'm so sorry for dishonoring you, my master... (Commits seppuku)
(Everyone looks in shock)
Hina: I never thought she'd actually do it.
Two: I'll recover her later. Anyways, Morfonica got 40 votes, eleven of which going to Mashiro.
Mashiro: I'm... safe?
Two: Right you are, Shiro! (Gives her a sticker)
Mashiro: This sticker is cute, actually. Do you have any more?
Two: I'm... kind of saving these for the other safe contestants... One of which being Tsukushi, with 9 votes!
(Tsukushi catches the sticker)
Two: And Nanami is smack bang in the middle with 8 votes!
Nanami: The average of the votes. (Catches the sticker)
Touko: How the hell am I in the bottom two?
Rui: I don't really mind.
Two: Let's see who's going home!
Tsukushi: You mean to the upside down.
Two: (looks at her) That's what you're calling it?
(Tsukushi nods)
Two: Anyways, let's show the votes!
(The votes are slowly revealed... Touko got seven votes, while Rui got 5 votes)
Toko: Hah! Take that!
Two: Any last words, Rui?
Rui: No, I'm good
(Two swipes her away)
Two: Now to recover Eve.
(Two disappears)

(Pastel*Palettes and Morfonica were walking away from the hotel)
Aya: So, with these weighted stickers, what do you think the challenge is gonna be?
Toko: I hope it's a fashion show. These stickers look trendy af!
Chisato: If it's a fashion show, then why do these stickers have to be weighted?
Toko: Uh...
Rui: My hypothesis is that the challenge is scuba diving. The stickers would help us sink better.
Nanami: You think we're gonna have another challenge underwater?
(They heard an announcement)
Two: Everyone! The fifth challenge is about to start. Get into your bathing suits!
Nanami: See what do you know? Rui-Rui was right!

(Cut to them on a ledge with mud at the bottom)
Nanami: Rui-Rui was not right.
Two: Pastel*Palettes, do you remember the Surfboard chicken race you did as part of that commercial?
Chisato: That's our challenge, isn't it?
Two: That's correct! For those who don't know, one person rides the surfboard, and the other pushes it. The closer you get to the edge, the more points you earn. But if you fall off, you earn no points.
Kasumi: Sounds hard.
Chisato: You have no idea.
Two: At the end of ten minutes, the two teams with the least points will be up for elimination. Got all that?
Everyone: Yep.
Hina: I get it now! The heavier the surfboard is, the harder it is to push it too hard! Plus, if we put it on the end like this, the board is less likely to tip.
(Hina puts her sticker on the surfboard, and the others do so as well.)
Aya: I think I'll go first.
Chisato: And I'll push first.

(So everyone was prepared to start the challenge)
Two: So, is everyone ready?
Everyone: Yeah.
Two: The time starts in three, two, one! Go!
(MASKING pushes the surfboard, but LAYER fell of the edge.)
(Meanwhile, with Taki and Rana, Taki managed to get it halfway)
Two: And MyGO scores 8 points!
(However, Aya manages to get it with almost half the surfboard)
Two: But Pastel*Palettes takes the lead with 20 points!
(Aya walked back with the surfboard, and high-fived Chisato)

(Meanwhile, with Poppin'Party, Kasumi was on the surfboard)
Kasumi: Not too hard, Saya
Saya: Don't worry! You'll be fine!
(Saya pushes the surfboard, and Kasumi made it to the ledge)
Kasumi: Yeah! (Unfortunately, she fell off)
Two: Wow. How unlucky.
Tae: Haha! You look so funny!
Kasumi: Hey Arisa! Why don't you have a go?
Arisa: I'm not getting mud on me.
Saya: If all goes well, you won't get any mud on you.
Arisa: (sigh) Fine.
(She got on the surfboard and Kasumi went behind her)
Arisa: Don't drop me
Kasumi: I won't!
(Kasumi pushed it, but the surfboard slid too far and Arisa landed in the mud)
Kasumi: Oops! Sorry!

(Back with Pastel*Palettes.)
Chisato: I think the stickers are working. We are in the lead.
Maya: Yeah.
Chisato: How about you try pushing the surfboard again?
Maya: Sure
(Chisato got on the surfboard)
Maya: Here we go!
(She pushed it, but it didn't go so far)
Maya: Uhh... how many points was that?
Two: Three.
Maya: Oh.

(Mashiro pushed the surfboard with Touko on it, but it didn't go so far)
Mashiro: This is so tiring.
Tsukushi: Let me have a go!
(Toko reset the board's position, and Tsukushi gave it a running start before pushing it. She accidentally pushed it too far and Toko started falling)
Tsukushi: Oops.
(Toko walked back up, covered in mud)
Nanami: Look at you. You're all caked with mud!
Toko: Shut up.

(Cut to Hello, Happy World)
Kaoru: I'm a bit nervous.
Kokoro: Don't worry. It'll be fine.
Kaoru: Well, as Shakespeare said, best safety lies in fear.
(Misaki pushes the surfboard and Kaoru made it very close to the edge)
Kaoru: Huh? I did it! I'm okay!
(Their team scored 18 points)
(Kaoru returned with the surfboard)
Kaoru: Now how about we swap roles, Misaki.
(This time, with Misaki on the board, she only travelled enough to earn 12 points)
Kaoru: I'm impressed at your strength.

(Moca fell into the mud)
(She saw Tae)
Tae: You're down here too?
(Moca threw some mud at her)
Tae: Oh, you want a mud fight? (She threw some mud back at her, and they started mud fighting)
Arisa: Hey! Can we have our surfboards back?

(Sayo pushed Lisa's surfboard, but she fell off the edge)
Sayo: We're not doing a good job.
Rinko: (Gesturing to the scoreboard, showing that they're ahead of MyGO and RAISE A SUILEN) Hey, at least we're not in the bottom two.
(Suddenly, Anon got a good score pushing Tomori, and they overtook Roselia)
Rinko: Oh! It's on, MyGO!

Tomori: We're finally out of the bottom two.
Taki: Yeah, isn't this great?
(Suddenly, Rinko pushed Lisa and they overtook MyGO)
Rana: Not anymore.
Taki: Well guess what? (Goes on the surfboard) Take this! Stray cat! Push me!
(Rana pushes her, getting them enough points to escape the danger zone)
Two: Wow! Roselia and MyGO are battling it out on the edge of the danger zone!
(Morfonica was watching the two fight)
Toko: Wow! They seem aggressive. Glad that we're, like, fifty points ahead!
(She pushed Nanami, but she fell off the edge and landed in the mud)
Toko: Whoops.

(Time passed and Roselia and MyGO were still trying to overtake each other)
Two: Attention, BanG Girls! You have one minute left to complete the challenge! Better earn those points!
Rana: I'm tired
Taki: Come on guys! Keep on going!
Anon: After this challenge, I really need a bath.
Tomori: No moping, time for surfing!
(She pushed Anon, earning their team more points!

(Meanwhile, with RAISE A SUILEN)
Rokka: Guys! We need to work harder! We're almost out of time!
PAREO: You say that as if you weren't pushing the board off the ledge this whole time.
CHU2: We're RAISE A SUILEN! Of course we can win this!
LAYER: You're right.

Sayo: How on earth are we gonna leave the danger zone at this rate?
Rinko: I don't wanna be up for elimination...
Lisa: Just keep going, guys! I'm sure we can do this. We're so close!
(Suddenly, they saw Rana fall down into the mud)
Ako: Yes! With 15 seconds left, there's no way they can score more points! Now's our chance!
(She ran over to the surfboard)
Ako: Push me Rin-Rin!
Rinko: Here goes nothing!
(Rinko gave it her best push, and Ako closed her eyes.)
(When she opened them, she was still on the ledge, and a considerable distance from the edge. With five seconds left, Roselia managed to beat out MyGO by one point!)
Ako: Yeah! We did it!
(Unfortunately for them, at the last second, PAREO pushed CHU2 and she slid until half the board was hanging off the ledge, earning them enough points to overtake Roselia by one point.)
(The Roselia girls stood in shock as the klaxon blasted signifying the end of the challenge)
Two: Time's up! All of you are covered in lots of mud, but who is the mud champion? That goes to Pastel*Palettes!
(Pastel*Palettes cheered)
Two: As for the opposite? In the last second, RAISE A SUILEN, who was in last place for most of the game, managed to escape the danger zone at the last second, meaning MyGO and Roselia are up for elimination.
Lisa: Welp, we tried.
Two: There are showers in the back. I don't want you getting mud all over my hotel.

Two: Viewers! MyGO and Roselia are up for elimination! You get ONE vote per team, so use your vote wisely! Use the polls in the comments section to cast the votes for the contestants you want safe. The contestants with the least votes on each team will leave the show!

(As Anon and Taki were showering the mud off themselves)
Anon: Ah! A nice hot shower is always refreshing!
Taki: Oh, you're a hot shower type of girl.
Anon: You don't like hot showers?
Taki: I prefer them cold...
Anon: Hey, Ricky... Even though we lost, wanna go get some crepes after this? It's my treat!
(Taki smiled)
Taki: You know what? Sure. Maybe we could invite Roselia too...

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(Rinko and Ako were playing chess)
Ako: Hah! I win!
Rinko: Very good for your first game.
Sayo: We need to do better at challenges. We're one of the first teams to have three members left.
Rinko: Well, I hope it's not me getting eliminated.
Lisa: Well, there is only one way to know for sure.
Ako: The elimination is in an hour. (Ako gets up)
Ako: I'm getting something to eat.

(Ako was trying to find the kitchen. She knocked on the door)
(Four answered it)
Four: Oh? You must be one of those band girls.
Ako: Well, do you have anything to eat?
(Four stared at her, then smiled)
Four: Sure, since you're a hotel guest! What would you like?
Ako: Ooh! Give me the biggest stack of French fries to go!
Four: Okay! (Turns towards the EXITors) 100 pounds of french fries! And make it quick! Cake at Stake is soon!
Match: Oh come on!

(Later, it was Cake at Stake. Roselia has collected eaten half their fries.)
Two: Welcome, MyGO and Roselia, to your second Cake at Stake!
(Two turns around to see Death PACT Yet Again)
Two: Oh! Death PACT Yet Again. Did you come here to watch?
Gaty: We just needed some fresh air. Didn't know you're holding another competition.
Black Hole: But sure. We'll stay here and watch.
Two: Excellent! We received 47+55=102 votes! The first time we hit triple digits!
Black Hole: Actually, didn't episode 4 have 141 votes?
Two: Oh yeah... Anyways, the prize here is some pebbles!
Tomori: Cute...
Taki: That's right. Tomori likes those things.
Two: MyGO scored the least points last time, so they're up first. And what do you know Tommie's the first one safe with 13 votes! (Throws Tomori a pebble)
Two: Once again, there's a tie for second place! DPYA, who do you think is gonna get out?
Marker: I sure hope Rana doesn't get out!
Black Hole: I don't know these guys very well, but the pink one seems annoying.
Anon: Hey!
Pin: Yeah, sorry Anon. I think you're gonna go first.
Two: Actually, Ann is safe with 12 votes! (Throws Anon a pebble)
Anon: It's Anon, not Ann.
Two: And so is Taki (Throws a pebble at her), which means Rana is eliminated with 10 votes!
Marker: NO!!!! RANA!!!
Rana: It's okay, Marker. It was to be expected.
(Rana walked up to Two)
Rana: Do you have a spare pebble?
Two: Pebbles are for safe contestants only.
Rana: I want to give one to a friend.
Two: Alright, here you go.
(Two gave her a pebble and Rana gives it to Marker)
Rana: Please give this to Jun.
Marker: Will do!
Ako: You know Jun-kun?
(Rana walked in front of the group. She got out torn up sticky notes from her pockets.)
Rana: I'll see you on the other si- (She threw the shreds just before she disappeared)
(As the sticky notes fell on the floor, Marker looked at them)
Marker: Aw... they don't say anything. We'll I'll go deliver this to Jun.
Ako: I know where the Fantôme Iris sharehouse is. Can I go with you?
Marker: Of course!
(They, as well as the rest of DPYA, went into the elevator and went down)
Two: Wait! We still have the eliminatio- ... ugh! Well, doesn't matter anyways, she's eliminated.
(Two shows the votes. Sayo and Lisa got 15 votes, Rinko got 14 and Ako got 11)
Rinko: What? Ako-chan's out?
Two: Too bad she won't be here to witness her own elimination. I'll just send her when she comes back.
(...)
Tomori: Who's Jun?

(A while later, Roselia and MyGO were walking back)
Rinko: Well, now that Ako-chan's eliminated, what are we gonna do?
Lisa: Don't worry! We still have each other. Hey, after the challenge, wanna hang out again?
Tomori: Sure.
(Afterglow was watching them)
Ran: Looks like Roselia has got some new allies.
Moca: Yeah...
Tomoe: I'm still sad that Ako's eliminated.
Tsugumi: Cheer up, Tomoe. I'm sure you'll see each other again soon. She left before she was eliminated, so that still gives you one last meeting.
Ran: Yeah. Anyways, we got to make sure we don't lose next challenge.
Moca: What even is the next challenge?
(Two appeared next to them, causing to scream)
Two: I'm glad you asked! Come on over to Gelatin's abandoned Steakhouse to find out!
Moca: Do you think the challenge is to eat the most steaks?
Ran: Who knows.
Tomoe: Let's head over there now!

(At the steakhouse)
Anon: This place is a real mess.
Two: Sorry, let me go clean this up
(Two clapped and it became as clean as it was the day it first opened)
Two: Anyways, your sixth challenge is the same as the sixth challenge as TPOT: Make me dinner! Once again, you have until the sun sets. The two teams with the worst food will be up for elimination! Begin!

Kasumi: Hey guys! We should do the Poppin'Pastry again!
Tae: That's a great idea.
Saya: Last time we did that, my bakery didn't get a whole lot of visits.
Arisa: You were selling a steak set in a bakery. However, we're in a steakhouse! We can totally do this here!

(Meanwhile, with Morfonica)
Toko: Okay, Fusuke. You're the food girl. What do you suggest we do?
Tsukushi: We should probably keep it simple. How about some curry.
Mashiro: What type?
Nanami: Chicken?
Tsukushi: Yeah. Let's do that.

(RAISE A SUILEN)
Masuki: Do we want to make ramen or cake?
CHU2: I dunno. Do you think we should ask Two?
(She looked at Two)
CHU2: Hey Two! Do you want ramen or cake?
Two: Well, I do love my cheesecake.
(CHU2 looked back at Two)
CHU2: I guess we're making a cheesecake.

(Cut to Afterglow.)
Tomoe: Do we want to make ramen or cake?
Tsugumi: Well, RAS is already making cake, so I guess we're doing the ramen!
Ran: This sucks. Wanna go sabotage the other bands, Moca?
(Moca nods)
(They walked away)
Tomoe: Do you want to help make it?
Tsugumi: I'll just make some tea.

Lisa: Hey! We still have some leftover fries. Wanna make some poutine?
Rinko: Sure
Lisa: Okay, I'll go make the sauce. Rinko, make sure Sayo doesn't eat our fries.
Sayo: Hey! I can control myself!

Misaki: Is only Hagumi was still here, this would be easy. What do you suggest we make?
Kanon: Well, we are in a steak house, why don't we make a steak!
Misaki: Alright. Who knows how to cook?
Kanon: I only know how to make burgers.
Kokoro: I usually have my maids make me food.
Kaoru: Well, I have got a little bit of cooking experience.
Misaki: Okay, Kaoru will give us the instructions, and we will make it.
Kaoru: Heed my words, my kittens, and together, we shall cook together a delicious gourmet meal.
(Somewhere, in the objectverse, an orange haired boy sneezed)

Taki: How about a Matcha parfait, to commemorate Rana.
Tomori: Sure. Let's get to work!
Taki: I'm on it! (Gets behind the counter and started making the parfait)

(Pastel*Palettes were talking about what they were going to make for two)
Maya: How about we make some dragon stew!
Hina: That sounds boppin'!
Chisato: Where are we even gonna find a dragon?
Aya: Well, we have to think of something. How much time do we have?
Maya: We have, like, two hours.
Aya: Well, do we want to find that dragon or...
Hina: You're just gonna chicken out.
Aya: I suppose you're right. I guess I can... make a burger? I guess.
Maya: I forgot you work at that fast food place.

(Sayo was about to reach for the fries, but Rinko stopped her)
Rinko: Don't even think about it
Sayo: Come on. Just one at least?
Rinko: You said you'd control yourself.

Taki: Okay, done with my parfait.
Tomori: That was fast.
Taki: It's a parfait.
Anon: We have, like, 2 hours to spare. Do we just give this to Two?
Taki: Sure.
(Taki walked up to Two)
Taki: Do you accept early submissions?
Two: Of course!
Taki: Well, here is a matcha parfait
Two: Wow! It's green, like me!
(Two gets a spoon and eats it)
Two: What a wonderful taste! 7/10 !
Anon: Woohoo! High five, Ricky!
(They high-five)
Two: Hey Ann, why do you Taki Ricky?
Anon: First of all, it's Anon. Second of all, Ricky is Ricky.
Taki: She misread my name when I introduced myself to her.
Anon: Hey! It wasn't like that!

(Meanwhile, with HHW)
Kaoru: Kokoro, how is the mushroom sauce?
Kokoro: Oh, it's going well! Come take
(Kaoru looks at the sauce)
Kaoru: I feel like that's too much garlic.
Kokoro: It's four garlics, just like you said.
Kaoru: Four cloves of garlic. And why didn't you mince them?
Kokoro: What does mince mean?
(Kaoru facepalmed)
Kaoru: We have time. Just start over.
Kokoro: Okay!

LAYER: How's the cake going?
MASKING: Pretty good. But cheesecakes take a long time to make. I'm not sure if I'm able to finish it.
LOCK: Don't worry. We have plenty of time to finish our cake. (Stares at the sun to make sure it doesn't move) Yeah, plenty of time.

Tae: And the pasta is done. I'm gonna tell Saya. (Walks away)
(Ran and Moca sneaks up to the pasta)
Ran: Okay, Moca. You know what to do.
(When Tae and Saya returned, they were surprised to see that Moca ate the whole thing)
Saya: Moca!
Tae: Guess we have to make the whole pasta again.

(Aya ran up to Two)
Aya: Hey Two. We finished our burger. Do you want to eat it now or wait until sunset?
Two: Nah, I prefer having them hot and fresh.
(Two bites into it)
Two: Not as good as the matcha parfait, I guess this is also a 7/10.
Hina: May I have a bite?
Two: Sure! (Tosses the burger to Hina)

Kaoru: Okay, you ruined the sauce a second time now. You know what? Just watch the steak. Kanon will make the sauce.
Kokoro: Okay!
(She walked over to the steak)
Kokoro: Okay. Let's do this... I'm bored.
(She noticed Misaki caramelizing some onions.)
(She walked over to her)
Kokoro: Whatcha doing?
Misaki: Caramelizing the onions like Kaoru said.
Kokoro: I love caramel!
Misaki: Caramelizing onions isn't covering onions with caramel, stupid.

Lisa: And our sauce is done! Sayo, the fries, if you will.
(Sayo passed her the remaining fries)
Sayo: I might have eaten some of it.
Lisa: Well, as long at it's still here.
(Lisa poured the sauce over it. Sayo drooled at it, but quickly snapped out of her potato trace)
Sayo: We still have about an hour to kill.
Lisa: How about we turn this into a HSP?
Sayo: A what?
(Lisa got out a diagram to explain)
Lisa: Ahem, a Halal Snack Pack, or HSP, is an Australian fast food dish made of halal kebab meat, usually beef or lamb, and chips, along with a variety of sauces.
Rinko: I see.
Lisa: Why don't you two help cook the meat.
Sayo and Rinko: On it!

(Back with Poppin'Party)
Kasumi: Wow. That chocolate sauce looks amazing, Arisa!
Arisa: You really think so?
Kasumi: Yeah!
(While they weren't looking, Moca snuck some chilli powder in it)
Kasumi: Mind if I have a taste?
(Arisa gave her a spoon of it)
Arisa: Sure, but save some for the rice.
(Kasumi tastes some of it, but she got burned by the spiciness)
Kasumi: AHH!! HOT! HOT! HOT!
(Kasumi ran over to the sink and drank some cold water directly from it)
(Arisa stared at Ran and Moca angrily)
Arisa: You two. That's enough!
Ran: What are you gonna do about it-
(Arisa kicked her in the nonexistent balls)
Ran: ... that... hurt...
Arisa: (Looked at Moca) And you... I think you need a time out.
(Arisa grabbed her and threw out of the window)
Ran: Moca!
(She ran over outside to see Moca with shattered glass on her skin.)
Ran: Oh my god, you're bleeding!
Moca: I'm really sorry...
Ran: Moca! Don't die on me!
Moca: I think... I'm gonna have a little nap. (Dies)
Ran: No...
(In anger, Ran picked up the glass shards)
Ran: Poppin'Party... You're gonna pay...

(Morfonica has completed their curry)
Tsukushi: And it's done!
Toko: Looks delish, Fusuke!
Two: Everyone! The sun is at the horizon! You have five minutes to finish your dish.
CHU2: MASKING! Hurry!
Masuki: I'm almost done. Just putting on the finishing touches.... and there we go!

(Kaoru walked over to Kokoro)
Kaoru: So, is the steak done yet, Kokoro?
Kokoro: (Face turns pale) I forgot about the steak!
(She ran over to see that it has been burnt)
Kaoru: YOU MANIAC! YOU BLEW IT UP! AH, DAMN YOU! GOD! DAMN YOU TO HELL!
Kanon: At least the sauce is okay.
Misaki: And the onions. We could hopefully cover up the burntness.

Tomoe: And we're done!
Lisa: And we're done!
Saya: And we're done!
(The sun finally set)
Two: And we're done! I can't wait to try all your submissions! First up is RAS A SUILEN with their cheesecake!
(Masuki put down a slice in front of two)
Masuki: Here you go.
(Two took a bite of it and...)
Two: Oh my math! This might be the best cheesecake I ever had! 10/10!
PAREO: Yes!
Tsukushi: How barbaric. Having the dessert before the main course. Have some delicious curry instead.
(Two got out a spoon and ate the curry)
Two: Wow! You really outdid yourself, Tsusuke!
Toko: Hey! It's either Tsukushi or Fusuke. Pick one!
Two: I know. But Fusuke's curry wins her team 7/10.
(Tsukushi walked over to Aya and Taki)
Aya: Welcome to the 7/10 club.

(Kaoru walked over to Two with the dish and placed it gently )
Kaoru: Today's special is a well done sous-vide rib eye steak with creamy garlic mushroom sauce and caramelized onions. Bon Appetit.
(Two eats it, but realized something was off)
Two: Is this burnt?
Misaki: Blame Kokoro for not watching the steak. At least she didn't burn the kitchen.
Two: Well, the sauce is pretty good so I guess... 3/10? Anyways, Roselia is next up.
Lisa: Here you go. Have this Canadian-Australian fusion cuisine.
Two: Ooh! I love poutine! (He eats it) Hmm... could use some more chili sauce, but otherwise. The meat is perfectly cooked. 9/10.
Sayo: We'll take it.
Two: Right now, we have a three way tie for second to last place! Let's see if Afterglow can break that score.
(Afterglow gave him the food)
Two: Where's Moca?
(The three eyed the trash bag with Moca's corpse)
Ran: Don't ask.
Tomoe: Anyways, a special bowl of udon ramen. Or should I say, two-don ramen.
Tsugumi: And some tea for Two.
Two: Well, Itadakimasu, as they say.
(Two took a bite of the ramen)
Two: Tastes better than cup noodles, but... eh~~. 6/10, I suppose.
Tomoe: Damn.
Two: (Takes a sip of tea) There is one saving grace for you, and that is Poppin'Party! If they get a lower score than you, you'll be safe, but if not... you know.
Tomoe: Well, let's just hope Ran was able to pull something off last minute.

Kasumi: Rice. Salisbury steak. Chocolate cornets. Spaghetti pepperoncino. And a boiled egg. Just as our sounds come together in harmony, so too have our favourite foods, to create the one, and only... Poppin'Pastry!
(Two looks at it)
Two: Where's the pastry part?
Saya: It's the plate.
Two: Edible cutlery. I like it. Well time to dig in.
Ran: Hey Poopin'Party!
(They all noticed Ran on top of the steakhouse holding a box)
Ran: How about some seasoning?
(Ran turned the box upside down, and out came bloody glass shards, which fell on the Poppin'Pastry)
Two: No! Not my Salisbury Steak! Not my Salisbury STEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAK!!!!!!!!!
(Everyone just stared at him as he was screaming)
Two: I'm sorry, Poppin'Party. I'm sure it would've tastes good, but with these glass shards in it, it's simply inedible. And I learnt that the hard way. Which means I am forced to give it a 1/10, which means-

Two: Viewers! Poppin’Party and Hello Happy World are up for elimination! You get ONE vote per team, so use your vote wisely! Use the polls in the comments section to cast the votes for the contestants you want safe. The contestants with the least votes on each team will leave the show!

(At the Fantôme Iris sharehouse, Jun was sitting when he heard the doorbell ring.)
(He opened it to see Marker and Ako)
Jun: Marker, Ako. What are you doing here?
Ako: We came to see you.
Jun: I've been watching the competition. I'm really sorry about Rana.
Ako: It's okay.
(Marker gave the pebble to Jun)
Marker: Rana wanted you to have this.
Jun: Thank you.
(Ako looked at Marker)
Ako: Hey, since you're here, how about I introduce you to Saki-chan, next.
Marker: She sounds like a sweet girl. Let's go! (The two walked away while Jun stared at them)
Jun: Ako... I'm really sorry for your elimination too...
(He went over to put the pebble next to his pet hedgehog's cage and turned off the lights...)

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(Ako and DPYA finally returned to Goiky)
Ako: I'm back! What did I miss?
Two: Well uh... you were eliminated, so... I gotta send you back.
Ako: Wait! Can I see onee-chan?
Two: Okay, sure.

(Tomoe was in the room, when Ako opened the door)
Tomoe: Ako!
(They hugged)
Tomoe: I'm gonna miss you while you're gone.
Ako: Me too.
Two: Are you... done yet?
Ako: Just a little longer...
Tomoe: I really need to get to cake at stake.
(After a while, Ako let go of Tomoe)
Ako: Done.
(Two snapped Ako away)
Two: Anyways, let's get on with Cake at Stake!

Two: Welcome to the show, Pops. Since your precious Poppin'Pastry was brutally murdered, you do the cake at stake first. We received 55 votes, Otae received 16 of them. Since MASKING's cheeze cake was so good, I asked her to remake it! Here you go.
(She threw the cake at Tae, and she ate it)
Tae: Masuki... This is just as good as they say!
Two: Next safe is... Arisa with 15 votes. Here's your cheesecake.
(Two gave her the cake)
Arisa: Thank you! Do we have to eat this now or...
Two: No, you can eat it later.
Saya: I'm in the bottom two? Again?
Kasumi: Don't worry, Saya. Everyone loves you. I'm sure you'll be safe.
Saya: But wouldn't that mean you'd be getting eliminated?
Kasumi: Huh?
Two: Saya is right, because she received 13 votes while you only received 11.
Kasumi: What? I can't be eliminated! I'm the star of the show, right?!
Two: Yeah. Shocking you got out this early. Especially since there are better picks like Tae and Arisa.
Tae and Arisa: Hey!
Saya: Well (Takes Two's cake) You can have my cake.
Kasumi: Really?
Saya: It's my treat!
Kasumi: (Smiles) Thank you, Saya
(Kasumi got clapped away)
Two: Moving onto the Hello Happies! You got 56 votes. Still won't beat episode 4's elimination. Looks like another person whose name starts with a K is being eliminated, Misaki got 16 votes, so she gets cake! (Throws Misaki some cake)
(Misaki eats it)
Misaki: This is actually really good.
Kanon: Am I safe!
Two: Correct you are! (Throws Kanon, who got 15 votes, the cake)
Kaoru: Wha? I can't be out this early!
Kokoro: Cheer up, Kaoru! Maybe being eliminated isn't as bad as you might think
Two: Let's show the votes!
(They displayed the votes and... Kokoro got 14 votes while Kaoru got 11.)
Kaoru: Alas, for the prince has fallen... This is where we shall part ways. I'll see you around, little kitty cats.
(Kaoru flew upwards and disappeared)

(Kaoru awoke to find herself in an upside down hotel room. She was next to Kasumi)
Kasumi: Where are we?
Kaoru: Don't worry. If something happens, I shall be here to protect you!
(The door opened)
Kaoru: Who goes there?
(It was Remote)
Kasumi: Oh, it's just a girl.
Remote: It appears that more of these band girls have fallen through.
Kasumi: Who are you? And why do you sound like that?
Remote: My name is Remote. I got to introduce you to the others. Follow me!
(Remote walked away while Kasumi and Kaoru followed them)

(They were led to a giant upside down dining table with the other eliminated TPOT contestants and BanG girls)
Rimi: K-Kaoru-senpai's eliminated?
Himari: Oh no!
Kaoru: I'm sorry. I have failed you, kittens.
Remote: Anyways, here all all my friends. This is Pie, Foldy, Saw, Cloudy, Naily, Eggy, Fries, Clock, Lightning, Cake, Rocky, Puffball, Coiny, Teardrop, and Nickel.
(Coiny stared at Kasumi)
Kasumi: Eh?
Remote: Now, introduce yourselves to us.
Kasumi: What's up! I'm Kasumi. I hope we can all be friends.... wherever we are.
Nickel: Yeah, I don't
Kaoru: Greetings, beautiful kittens. My name is Kaoru Seta. It's such a pleasure to meet all you. (Winks)
(Rimi and Himari fainted)
Pie: Well, they're down.
Fries: Oh, a real keeper, aren't you?
Rimi: Isn't Kaoru-sama the best?
(Cake was just staring at her. Pie walked to her)
Pie: Cake? Are you okay?
Cake: Yeah... I mean, she just reminds me a lot of Loser.
Ako: Loser?
Clock: Oh yeah! We have to tell you about Loser!
Fries: Strange how even with four of the Losers here, we haven't talked about Loser in a while.
Pie: Didn't he lie and we all shunned him for that?
Fries: Oh yeah.
Hagumi: Kaoru-kun, how did you get eliminated?
Kaoru: A mystery even I am not sure of.
Rana: Anyways, I was just talking to Ako about Marker.
Ako: Yeah. I was just talking about introducing him to Saki-chan!
Soyo: You know Sakiko?
Yukina: All of us Roselians know Ave Mujica.
Soyo: Did she say anything about me? She must've mentioned me in passing, right?!
(Soyo continued pestering Ako about her)
Rana: Maybe we shouldn't brought her up.

(Outside)
Two: After that two hour long challenge last episode, it's time for another short one. You have fifteen minutes to fill your team tanks with as much water as you can.
Kanon: Sounds simple enough.
Two: The team with the most water in their tanks will win a prize. And the timer starts... now!
Tomoe: Okay, Afterglow! Get some buckets and take some water from the pool.
Moca: On it!
(Moca, Ran and Tsugumi ran off.)

Kanon: Okay! We need water.
(Kokoro gets out her water bottle and dumps it in the tank)
Misaki: Good thinking!
(Misaki and Kanon also dump their own water bottles into the tank)
Misaki: Give me your water bottles. I'll refill them.
(Kokoro and Kanon gave her their water bottles, and Misaki ran off with them)

Anon: What if we just get a hose and fill up the water tank.
Taki: That's a good idea. Tomori. Run to the hotel and get the hose.
(Tomori ran over and grabbed the hose. Unfortunately, it just quite couldn't reach the tank)
Tomori: It's not long enough!
Taki: Do they even have extensions for hoses?
Tomori: I'll check in the hotel! (Tomori ran off)

Lisa: What if we just pee in it?
Sayo: Lisa! That's disgusting!
Rinko: And besides... I don't think I am able to do it in public... I'll go find us some buckets.
Sayo: Yeah. That seems like the better bet.
(The two ran off)
(Lisa looked at the tank)
Lisa: Well, there's no harm in trying.

(Saya finished filling up her water bottle and ran over to the tank)
(She dumped it in )
Arisa: Nice one!
Tae: I'm gonna break Afterglow's tank.
Saya: Isn't that cheating?
Tae: Afterglow sabotaged us. I think it's only fair if we sabotage them.
Saya: Okay, you do you.
(Tae ran off and smashed)
Tomoe: Hey! What gives! Now we have no tank and we're gonna lose!
Tae: It's just tit for tat.

(MASKING spit in the tank)
CHU2: Ew! Gross!
Masuki: What. It's water. Would it be better if I find Ice Cube and melt her?
Rei: That sounds like a good idea.
(Masuki ran off)

(Tomori returned with a metal pipe and some tape)
Tomori: So I didn't find extra hose, but I found a pipe.
Anon: Good job, Tomorin! (She taped the pipe to the hose and it was just able to reach the )
Anon: Now, Ricky! Turn on the tap!
(Taki ran over to the tap and turned it on. The tank started filling)
Anon: We are so gonna win.

(Sayo and Rinko returned with the)
Sayo: Okay! We got the water.
(She saw that there was urine in the tank)
Sayo: Don't tell me you actually did it, Imai.
(Imai simply made a cat face)
Sayo: Answer me, Imai!
Rinko: Let's just dump some water and get some more. Hopefully with some more water, Two wouldn't notice Imai-san's... you know.
(Sayo and Rinko threw their water in)

(Masuki returned with Ice Cube)
Masuki: I got our ice!
Ice Cube: Let me go! (Masuki melted her into the tank)
Rokka: If she didn't turn into water, that would've been morbid.
CHU2: Sugoi! Now do it again!
(LAYER went to the recovery center and recovered her, then threw her to Masuki, who melted her)
(They repeated the process a few more times, before Ice Cube had enough.)
(She bit Rei's arm, and she let go.)
Rei: Ouch!
(Ice Cube picked her up and threw her at MASKING, who caught her)
LAYER: Uh... thanks, Masuki.
Masuki: No problem
(They turned around to see Ice Cube mad)
Rei: She's not done with us yet, isn't she?
(Cut to Ice Cube throwing Rei and Masuki's ashes into the tank)
Ice Cube: Revenge! (She walked away)

(Tsukushi dumped yet another bucket into the tank)
Tsukushi: There we go.
(Nanami looked at Pasupa's barely full tank)
Chisato: Aya! Stop spilling the water!
Aya: Sorry.
Nanami: Looks like we have more water than Pastel*Palettes. And Afterglow's tank is empty. And we only have like two minutes.
Tsukushi: Well what if Pastel*Palettes overtakes us! We need some more water. You three fill up some more buckets.
Mashiro: I'm tired.
Nanami: Me too.
Toko: You should be filling some buckets too.
Tsukushi: We only have three buckets.

(Hina and Maya were carrying a bunch of buckets and water bottles)
Hina: We got some more water!
(They threw it in.)
Chisato: Would you look at that. We almost have enough to beat Morfonica.
Hina: We're almost out of time!
(They saw Aya with the bucket)
Chisato: Come on, Aya. Don't spill it.
Tsukushi: What?! Pastel*Palettes is catching up! Guys! We need more water!
Toko: That does it, Fusuke! If you want more water, go fill the buckets yourself!
Tsukushi: Fine! I will!
(Tsukushi grabbed a bucket and ran over to the faucets)
Aya: I can do this. Just have to make it up the stairs. Don't spill a drop.
(Tsukushi was impatiently waiting for the bucket to fill)
Tsukushi: Come on... Just enough to beat Pastel*Palettes
(The timer approached zero and Aya and Tsukushi raced to fill their buckets)
(Unfotrunately, Tsukushi tripped and spilled all the water)
Tsukushi: No!
(Aya dumped in the water in the nick of time.)
Two: Boop! Time's up!
Tsukushi: We lost, didn't we?
Two: Yep. You guys lost. On the other end of the scale, MyGO has the most water in their tank!
Taki: High five, Tomori!
(They high fived)
(Toko walked over to Tsukushi)
Toko: You're getting eliminated, Fusuke
Two: Actually, noone's getting eliminated!
Tsukushi: Wait what?!
Toko: But then what will the viewers vote on?
Two: That's where the prize comes in! They will be getting an eliminated contestant on their team!
Nanami: A rejoin? What a twist!

Two: Viewers! Vote on an eliminated contestant to rejoin the Battle for BanG Dream on the Nintendo Switch! Here they are!
Soyo: Come on. You seriously couldn't've voted for me first!
Yukina: Vote for me, and I shall change the course of the game!
Hagumi: Please vote me! I really want to rejoin!
Rimi: (Hums Choco Cornet Love)
Himari: Vote for me! And I'll make sure Hello Happy World never loses again!
Eve: Bushido!
Rui: I... honestly don't know what to say here.
Rana: I want matcha.
Ako: The dark powers at play will surely being me back like a phoenix from the ashes!
Kasumi: I know I just got eliminated, but please let me rejoin!
Kaoru: My dearest kittens, please vote Kaoru. And I'll put on a fleeting show for you!
Two: So, there you have it! Use the poll in the comments to cast your vote! Whoever has the most votes will rejoin!

(Meanwhile, in the upside down)
Soyo: So... who do you think is rejoining?
Kasumi: I hope it's me
Clock: Did you just get eliminated?
Kasumi: Yea, so?
Eve: Well, I hopes it's me
Rimi: I hope it's Kaoru-senpai.
Himari: Yeah. Me too.
Coiny: I'm... kind of rooting for Kasumi.
Rui: Well, I'm looking forward to the next episode

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(The eliminated girls were talking)
Kasumi: I can't wait for the rejoin to happen.
Rana: Me too.
Hagumi: I hope I get in.
Eve: You said that forty times.
Rui: Well I don't really care if I rejoin or not
Eve: But don't you wanna win the prize?
Rui: There are greater things than a limited edition video game.
Coiny: Now that's a good way of looking at things.
Pie: She's just like me.
Himari: Nah, I feel you're more like Moca.
Eggy: What about me?
Hagumi: You're definitely Kano-chan-senpai.
(Two appeared in front of them)
Two: Hey guys.
Pie: Hi, Two.
Two: I'm not here to puck you up.
Pie: We know.
Eggy: Can we at least watch the rejoin?
Two: Oh, of course you guys can watch. Anyways, it's time to begin Cake at Stake!

(The eliminated BanG girls are all in a circle around Two)
Two: Welcome back, everyone! Are you excited to rejoin?
Kasumi: Yeah!
Two: We got fifty votes!
Rimi: How many did I get?
Two: Uh... you got... zero.
Rimi: Oh...
Two: Ranie, Rui and Himari each got 1 vote!
Himari: What? How could I only get one vote?!
Rana: Don't worry about it.
Two: Aki, Evie and Soy...y... all got three votes!
Two: And little Hagu got four.
Hagumi: Is that enough to rejoin?
Two: No, that is not enough to rejoin.
Two: There's three of you left. Which one is it going to be?
Rimi: I hope Kaoru-senpai rejoins...
Himari: Me too...
Two: Yuki, you got nine votes.
Yukina: Nine, huh? That's the same amount I got last time.
Soyo: Wait, how are they (Points at Kasumi and Kaoru) the most voted? They just got out!
Two: Who knows. One of them will be rejoining with 13 votes, and the other will not with only 12. Who's it gonna be? Let's show the votes!
(Drumroll)
Two: With thirteen votes, our rejoiner is Kaori!
Kaoru: Thank you to all the wonderful kittens who wanted be back in.
Two: And your prize for rejoining is... an immunity token!
Fries: Wow! Is that real? I only heard about them from Gelatin's brothers.
Two: At your next elimination, you'll be completely immune!
Kaoru: Thank you for the token, Two.
(Two grabs Kaoru and disappeared)

(Two reappeared in the overworld)
Chisato: Two's back!
Taki: So, who will be rejoining?
Lisa: I hope it's Yukina.
(Two opens his hand to release Kaoru)
Misaki: Wait! Kaoru rejoined? She literally just got out!
Kaoru: Well, I'm back now. And it is a pleasure competing with you once more.
Two: Actually, you'll be joining MyGO!!!!!, since they won last time.
Kaoru: I see...
(Kaoru walks over to her new team)
Kaoru: Greetings, my new kittens. I hope we may share many wonderful memories together.
Taki: Who the heck are you?

Misaki: So, Two. What's the second challenge?
Two: Well here's the thing. I've been looking through CiRCLE's archives when I found what seemed to be a set of old promotional videos. It reminded me a lot of Saw, one of my favourite horror movies.
Ran: Oh, are you talking about Helper Himari?
Taki: Helper what now?
Two: Yeah, that's the one. That gave me an idea for the challenge. Today's challenge is to redo your own Helper Himari challenge!
(Two summoned a screen)
Two: This screen will randomly pick one of you to do a challenge.
Anon: Hey, why aren't me, Ricky and Tomorin on there?
Two: Did you... participate in Helper Himari?
Anon: ... No?
Two: Anyways! Here are the people!
(The members chosen are Saya, Tsugumi, Maya, Lisa, Misaki and Kaoru)
Two: As for the other two teams, (The screen changed to show 25 boxes, with five of them greyed out) decide between yourselves who you'd want to do, and pick someone whose challenge you want to do.
Mashiro: Why does that box have five people in it?
Two: For that challenge, five people need to complete.
Mashiro: Well, that box does have Kasumi and Ako-chan.
Nanami: And Rimi-rin.
Tsukushi: Well, we'll take it
Two: Well, since there's only four of you, you need someone else to compete-
Toko: Rui.
Two: But... she's eliminated.
Tsukushi: Well if we get someone from another team, they might try to sabotage us.
Two: I... suppose you're right. Let me just go get her
(Two disappeared and later reappeared with Rui)
Two: Rui, you are temporarily rejoining so you can help your team do their challenge. Once the challenge is over, you'll be sent back to the elimination space.
Rui: Fine by me.
Two: And... who's participating in RAS?
MASKING: I am. I would pick Maya, but she's already doing her challenge, so I'm gonna have to go with the next one.
Two: Hagumi's challenge it is!
Two: The last two teams to do complete their challenge, or the first two teams to fail them, will be up for elimination. And your challenges start... now!
(Two transports them to their challenges)

(Kaoru finds herself in a room with 100 pills)
Two, on the intercom: (Distorted voice) Hello, Kaoru Seta. In front of you are 100 pills. Some of do nothing, some of them are have strange side effects, and some will kill you. All you have to do is pick one. Be wary, the layout of the pills may or may not be the same as before.
Kaoru: I see...

(Meanwhile, Misaki was seated in front of a table)
Two: Misaki Okusawa. Ten things will be provided for you. You must eat all 10 of them.
Misaki: Yeah, I know. If I puke it out or refuse to eat it, then I die.
Two: Of course you remember the rules. Now, here's your first item. A glass of water. I'll see you soon.
(Misaki was given a glass of water)
Misaki: This should be simple.
(She drank it, and a ding sound appeared. Then a giant jawbreaker appeared)
Misaki: Are jawbreakers really that big in Goiky?

(Lisa appeared in a room with a gun)
Two: Let's play some Russian Roulette. Here is the gun, and here are the bullets.
(The gun and bullets appeared in front of Lisa)
Lisa: Last time, the extra bullets mean extra people being immune, but things don't work like that here. What's the incentive for increasing my chances of dying.
Two: Uh... You see... Aha! For every extra bullet, your team will be automatically safe for another challenge, even if you lose this challenge.
Lisa: I see
Two: Now if you'd excuse me, I have to tell Morfonica their challenge.
(The intercom shut off)
(Lisa stared at the bullets)

(The members of Morfonica were in a room)
Two: Your challenge is a relay race, so you better figure out an order. I'll give you the baton once you decide.
Rui: I have not seen Helper Himari, but judging from the tone, I'm willing to bet that the last part is the most dangerous. I'm the most expendable since I'm already eliminated, so I will do the challenge first.
Nanami: Expendable? Rui-Rui, don't think about your that way.
Mashiro: If the last is most dangerous, then the first is the least dangerous. I'm willing to go first.
Tsukushi: Then I'll go second!
Nanami: I wanna be in the middle.
Toko: Of course you do.

(Maya found herself in an escape room)
Two: Maya Yamato, you find yourself in an escape room of my own design. You have 10 minutes. Good luck.
(Maya looked around)
Maya: Okay, the door seems to have a password, so I need to find it. I have this locked box, so maybe I should look for a key first? Yeah, that sounds like a good idea.

(Masuki found herself in a room with a red circle on the floor)
Two: Masuki Satou. Stand on the circle.
(Masuki walked over to the circle)
Two: Wanna see a magic trick?
Masuki: Uhh...
Two: Poof.
(The floor disappeared under her and Masuki started falling. She quickly grabbed onto one of the pipes)
Masuki: What kind of challenge is this?
Two: Your challenge is to hold onto that pipe. If you let go, you'll die and fail the challenge.
Masuki: For how long?
Two: I'll tell you when it's done. Toodles
(The intercom turned off)
Masuki: Alright. I can do this.... I hope two people fail their challenge before me.

(Kaoru stared at pill #69.)
Kaoru: Well... I better take the leap of faith. (She took the pill and swallowed it)
Kaoru: Is this... a sugar pill?
(Kaoru waited a little while, but nothing happened)
(The intercom turned back on)
Two: Congratulations, Kaoru Seta. You are the first one safe.
(The room disappeared and Kaoru was back with her team.)
Anon: You're alive?
Kaoru: Yes. We won
Taki: What was your challenge?
Kaoru: It was a test of trust. Eat the poisoned apple or don't. However, it was not at all poisoned.
Chisato: Her challenge was to pick a pill out of 100.
Anon: Well, what number did you pick, Kaoru?
Kaoru: I chose the pill that was three score and nine.
Taki: (Trying to supress laughter) Wait, did you actually pick #69?
Tomori: What's so funny about 69?
Taki: Don't worry about it.

(The intercom turned on in Saya's room)
Two: Saya Yamabuki. You understand your challenge, right?
Saya: Yeah. I understand that I don't understand anything.
Two: I don't have anything to say here. Figure out your challenge, then do it.
(The intercom disappeared)
Saya: I know Morse Code now! I won't get crushed this time!
(She sit down and looked at the plate with dots and dashes.)
Saya: Let's get cracking.

(Two's voice )
Two: Tsugumi Haz-
Tsugumi: Finally, you're here. I've been waiting for a long time. Where's my hangman puzzle?
(The hangman puzzle appeared on a screen. It has six letters. A noose fell down, and Tsugumi put it around her neck)
Two: Because this word is so short, you'll fail after 5 incorrect guesses, but to compensate, you can't use vowels for the first 7 turns. I'll be back when you solve it.
(The intercom dissapeared)
Tsugumi: Alright. You got this... uh... R!
(An extremely loud incorrect buzzer played, as the noose lifted slightly.)

(Back with Morfonica)
Two: Did you figure out your order yet?
Tsukushi: Yep. Mashiro, then me, then Nanami, then Toko, then Rui
Two: Excellent.
(Two transported everyone to their respective locations)
Two: Mashiro Kurata. Here is your baton. If the baton is broken or lost, you'll be killed.
(Mashiro took the baton)
(The shutter rose and she was faced with a hanging pipe over a pit of spikes)
(Mashiro gulped)

(Back with Saya, she finally solved the morse code. "9 7 A 16 B A 16 19 C 13 B B 5 6 1A A 12 5 6 14 5 C 16 B 14 9 6 3 2 14 1A E 16 A 1A 14 14 9 16 3 3 14 7 12 6 17 9 C 1A B 16 4 B A 16 19 A 5 12 B 15 5 5 6 19 B B 16 13 12 16 3")
Saya: Okay, now that that's over, now what?

(Cut to Lisa, who was still mentally debating how many bullets to put in the gun)
Lisa: You know what? If we want to be safe, we have to earn that safety
(She loads the bullet with only one gun and puts it to her head)
Lisa: Here goes nothing
(She pressed the trigger and... nothing happened)
Two: Lisa Imai, you are the second team safe.
(The room and the gun disappeared)
Rinko: You did it, Imai-san.

(Saya stared at the strange numbers and letters.)
Saya: You know, this almost reminds me of hex codes. Not that I know that much about them.. But don't they usually come in pairs? All of the double digit ones seem to start with one... Wait. Maybe...
(She quickly converted the hex numbers into their decimal values, then converted the numbers into letters "igjvkjvylskkefzjreftelvktifcbtznvjzttivcctgrfwilzkvdkjvyjerkueefykkvsrvc")
Saya: This is nonsense!

(Meanwhile, with Tsugumi)
Tsugumi: Can I guess the word
Two: Okay.
Tsugumi: Is it Cloudy?
Two: That's correct. Tsugumi Hazawa, and the rest of Afterglow is safe.

(Maya opened the box)
Maya: Aha! My final clue. "84-74-68-8-9-56-60"? What on earth does that mean?
(She looked around and noticed a periodic table)
Maya: What if... It's atomic numbers
(She walked over to the door.)
Maya: Polonium, Tungsten, Erbium, Oxygen, Fluorine, Barium, Neodymium! PoWEr OF BaNd!
(The door opened and Maya was free. Two was standing in front of it.)
Two: Good gob, Maya! (He snapped his fingers and the room disappeared)
(Two turned on the intercom)
Two: Maya Yamato has completed her challenge. Now only four teams remain.

(A montage of Misaki eating the jawbreaker, Saya trying to solve the code, Mashiro waiting around and Masuki holding on the pipe)

(Misaki finally finished eating the jawbreaker)
Misaki: Finally!
(The room dinged)
Misaki: Why was the jawbreaker so damn big?!
Two: I'll explain that after the challenge. Anyways, here's your next item.
(A fastfood meal came up)
Misaki: Well, I hope my stomach has room for more

Tsukushi: It's been five hours and she still hasn't come!
Mashiro: I gotta do the challenge soon...
(Mashiro looked at the pipe)
Mashiro: Well, here goes nothing.
(She grabbed the pipe and took a running start. She swung over the spikes and landed on the other side with ease)
Mashiro: I'm alive. I'm actually alive!
(She slid down in happiness and gave the pipe to Tsukushi)
Two: Took you long enough. Tsukushi Futaba. You'll be swimming through a tunnel. There are three airspaces to breathe, but one is booby trapped.
Tsukushi: I'll just hold my breath the whole way.
(Tsukushi breathes in hard and held her breath before jumping in)
(She was swimming and passed the three areas. But she was running out of breath. She needed to swim fast)
(Fortunately, she was able to make it. She gasped hard)
Two: I'm impressed at your lung capacity, Tsukushi Futaba. Now crawl through that tunnel, Nanami Hiromachi.
(Nanami put the baton between her teeth and crawled through it)
(She came across a fork in the road)

(Masuki was barely hanging on, her grip was weakening)
Masuki: I... can't hold on much longer... I...
(Masuki fell off and spikes shot up, impaling her)
Two: Ooh! Someone died! (They turned on the intercom) Masuki Satou is now dead, which means RAISE A SUILEN is up for elimination. Only three of you remain.

(Misaki chewed on her fingernail, and the room dinged)
Two: You have successfully ate a part of yourself, and completed your seventh meal. Here's another glass of water
(A glass of water popped up)
Misaki: Nobody drowned in this, right.
Two: Well... not really.
(Misaki drank the water.)
Two: Unless you count Rei Wakana's and Masuki Satou's ashes being thrown into the water as drowning.
(Misaki resisted the urge to spit out the water, and swallowed it)
Two: You're lucky I didn't choose the water with Lisa Imai's urine.
(The room dinged and a cup of blood appeared)
(Misaki sighed and tried to drink it)

(Nanami reached a fork in the road. The left path was dark, while the right was light.)
(Nanami thought about it for a bit, before going left)

(After Misaki finished drinking the blood, the final glass of water appeared)
Misaki: You know, I didn't actually need to drink that. I only needed to eat what's given to me. This is cyanide water, which would certainly kill me, so I won't drink it.
(The room dinged one last time, and it disappeared)
Two: Misaki Okusawa, you are safe. Which means it's down to Morfonica and Poppin'Party.

(Saya was thinking of ways to solve the puzzle, staring at her notes)
Two: Just so you know, there are two teams left, which means I need to speed things up a little.
(The spike ceiling started moving)
Saya: I didn't even touch the keypads!

(Nanami gave the baton to Toko)
Two: Toko Kirigaya. You must break all these 40 target panels.
(Toko broke one, and then another. Soon, she was able to break all of them, and pass it on to Rui, who moved onto the last room, which contained a red button
Two: Rui Yashio. You have thirty seconds to press that button.
(A timer appeared on the baton counting down)
(Rui tried to open the glass box with her hands, but it wouldn't budge)

(Cut to Saya, frantically flipping through her notes under the table, when she noticed something about one of the attempted decryptions, specifically, the one where every letter is shifted nine spaces forward in the alphabet)
(She frantically decoded it by swapping pairs of letters, until she reached the finished plaintext: "press the buttons in a counter-clockwise circle, clap four times then stand on the table")
(She crawled over to the keypad, then pressed the buttons, then clapped)

(Rui only had five seconds left.)
Rui: I guess I have no choice.
(Rui breathed in)

(Saya looked at the table. The ceiling was almost too low. She quickly did her best to lie down the table, praying that it would work, but she didn't manage very far and the ceiling almost hit her back)
(Suddenly the entire room disappeared)
(It turns out that Rui tried to smash the glass box with the baton and ended up breaking it)
(Glass shards rained down onto Rui, killing her in the process)
Two: Rui Yashio has been killed, which means Morfonica will be joining RAISE A SUILEN in elimination.
Saya: Phew. I thought I was done for...

Two: Viewers! RAISE A SUILEN and Morfonica are up for elimination! You get ONE vote per team, so use your vote wisely! Use the polls in the comments section to cast the votes for the contestants you want safe. The contestants with the least votes on each team will leave the show!

(That night, Two recovered Masuki and Rui)
Misaki: So, about the jawbreaker
Two: Oh, right! (Gets a regular-sized pencil and a regular-sized jawbreaker) So this is a pencil, and this is a jawbreaker.
Misaki: I can see that
Two: But if you scale the pencil to the size of a human, the jawbreaker also enlarges with it.
Misaki: I guess that explains some of it
Two: I'm sorry, jawbreakers here are mostly used for trapping people.
Rui: What about me? How was I supposed to open the glass box?
Two: You were supposed to scream and shatter the box with your voice.
Rui: (Dumbfounded) ... I was supposed to... what?

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(Kanon and Misaki were running)
Kanon: Huff... Puff...
Misaki: Kanon! We can't stop now!
(Kanon nods)
Kanon: R-right...!
Misaki: They're following us... This way!
Kanon: Why... Why did it turn out like this...?!

(Several hours earlier)
Two: Well, well, well. Look who finally lost.
CHU2: Don't rub it in.
Two: We received 71 votes today. If you're safe, I'll give you cake.
PAREO: What's the cake this time?
Two: Well, it's Lizzy's birthday today so I asked her to make the cake!
Lisa: It's my treat!
Two: Anyways, it's RAS A SUILEN's turn first. Reona is safe with 12 votes.
PAREO: Thank you! (Catches her cake) But please don't call me Reona.
Two: Lockie is safe with 8 votes.
Rokka: Yay!
Two: And so is CHU-2 (Chu two) with seven
CHU2: It's pronounced Chu-chu
Two: I know, I just love it when someone has the number 2 in their name. (Throws CHU2 her cake)
Rokka: Masuki-san, you gotta stay in!
PAREO: Yeah! We can't afford to lose you!
Two: Who's it gonna be? The Layer or the Mask? Let's show the votes!
(The votes are shown and... LAYER and MASKING are tied with five votes)
RAS and Two: It's a tie?!
Two: Well, looks like there is only one way to settle this
Rei: With a tiebreaker?
Two: (Stares at Rei) No, of course not. By seeing who earnt their five votes first.
PAREO: Oh... I see!
Two: Now let's see.... (Looks at his notes) It appears LAYER got her 5 votes first, so it looks like Masuki's out!
Masuki: What? I hate this!
Two: Moving on to Monica! Shiro, you got the most votes with 13 !
Mashiro: Oh goodness... I was worried I might get out.
Tsukushi: You got the most votes last time.
Two: And just like last time, you got the second most votes, Fusuke!
Tsukushi, who has 10 votes: Oh, thank you. (Catches the cake)
Nanami: So if I remember correctly, I'm safe and Touko-chan's out
Toko: What? Quit joshing! There's no way I'm the least voted! Everyone likes me! And besides, even if I did happen to get eliminated, it must've been a really close battle, right?
(Nanami is shown to get 9 votes while Toko only has 2)
Toko: Oh... I see...

(Outside, CloudYAY and MyGO were talking)
(Anon came in holding a bucket of lava)
Anon: Here's the lava you asked for.
Golf Ball: Thank you, Anon.
Kaoru, talking to Barf Bag: Did you know that I am exceptionally good at horseback riding!
Barf Bag: Wow! You gotta teach me some day. Okay... another fact about me. Different liquids change my personality.
Kaoru: Ah, like an actress and her many masks. Mind giving me an example?
Barf Bag: Eh... I don't really know...
Donut: For example, we found out that putting coffee makes her hyper (Gives Barf Bag coffee)
Barf Bag: OH my gosh! Oh my gosh! Oh my gosh!
Taki: How do we stop this?
Donut: Well, usually we just giver her some milk and she falls right asleep
(Donut gives her milk, and she falls asleep)
Anon: I wanna try! How about the lava?
(CloudYAY's eyes widened)
Golf Ball: I don't think that's a good idea-
Anon: (Throws the lava into Barf Bag) Too late.
(They all looked nervously at Barf Bag)
(Next thing they new, Barf Bag became a zombie)
Tomori: Is that a zombie?
Winner: Everybody! Run!
(They all ran away. Unfortunately, Barf Bag grabbed Kaoru's arm)
(She tried to fight back, but Barf Bag ended up biting her)
Kaoru: Looks like this is the end of Kaoru Seta. Exit stage right.
(Kaoru closed her eyes and became a faceless zombie)

(Two as talking to Kokoro)
Kokoro: You should totally meet Michelle some time!
Two: I'll be excited to meet her.
(Misaki rolled her eyes)
(Golf Ball ran in)
Golf Ball: Two! Two! Two!
Two: Woah, Golfie. What's the ruckus?
Golf Ball: That gullible guitarist of glamour poured lava in Barf Bag and now she's become a zombie again!
Two and Misaki: Oh no, not again! (Looked at each other) You experienced a zombie apocalypse too?
Kokoro: Zombies? How fun!
Winner: It's not fun! Look outside!
(Two and Misaki looked outside, and a lot of people were getting zombified)
PAREO: Hey! Stay back!
(A zombified Eraser bit her and she became a zombie too)
Anon: Hey, GB? Did you call me gullible?
Golf Ball: I couldn't find a better word starting with G.
Anon: I may be glamorous, but I'm not gullible
Taki: Is that so- Anon! Look! A zombie!
(Anon turned around and Taki laughed at her)
Golf Ball: Two! Are you able to give us Teardrop back?
Two: Of course! But first, I need to announce the challenge!
(Two broadcasted a message to all the BanG Girls)
Two: Girls, it looks like the ninth challenge is to, once again, survive. The first two teams to completely die out will be up for elimination! The challenge ends once we cure all the zombies! GO!
(The broadcast ended)
Winnie: In the meantime, we'll find Barf Bag!
Taki: Why do we need Barf Bag.
Two: You really need to watch TPOT. (Disappears)

(Pastel*Palettes were running away)
Hina: (Pointing to Gelatin's Stakehouse) Everyone! In here!
(They all ran into it, unfortunately, Aya tripped)
Chisato: Aya!
Aya: Everyone! Go without me! I'll only drag you down.
Hina: Aya-chan, we're not leaving without you.
(Suddenly, a zombie Bottle grabbed Aya)
Aya: Just go. I only want your safety.
(The remaining three Pastel*Palettes entered the steakhouse)
(Chisato boarded the door up with planks)
Hina: I have no idea if this is boppin' or not boppin'.

Saya: Okay, Tae's a zombie. Looks like it's just you and me, Arisa.
(They heard Moca's voice)
Moca: Over here!
(They ran over to the source of the voice. Afterglow was in an alleyway and covered in stuff from Cloudy's collections as armor)
Saya: Afterglow!
Tomoe: You guys only have two people left, so I thought we should settle aside out differences and work together.
Arisa: Sounds like an idea to me
(Tomoe gave her some stuff)
Tomoe: Suit yourself up.

Nanami: This is like a horror movie.
Mashiro: I'm scared...
Tsukushi: Don't worry, Mashiro! I'll protect you!
Nanami: Uh... Zombie overhead.
(They all ran away from the zombified Kaoru. They entered the hotel)
Nanami: I'll go look for a weapon.

(CloudYAY and Morfonica were running)
Golf Ball: Everyone! Don't look back and find Barf Bag!
Pillow: Shall we split up?
Taki: No! We need to stick together!
(A zombified Tae bit Yellow Face, who turned into another zombie)
Taki: Okay, we lost Yellow Face, but we still have to stick together!
(Pillow tried fighting off Tae and Yellow Face)
Pillow: Aha! Take that, zombies!
(Tae rips off a bit of Pillow)
Pillow: I should've seen that coming.
(She got turned into a zombie)
Golf Ball: Not Pillow too!
Taki: It looks like we need a weapon!
Tomori: I'll go find one! (Runs off)
Taki: Wait! Tomori! We have to stick together!
(Suddenly, the three zombies turned around and started chasing Tomori)
Taki: Wait! Keep running, Tomori! Distract them!
Golf Ball: Guys! Let's go!
Taki: I'll come back for you Tomori!
(They ran off)

(Roselia was running. Rinko was behind and lagging)
Rinko: (Panting) Guys! Slow down! I can't keep up...
Lisa: Rinko! We'll take you
(They ran over to her and picked her up)
Rinko: Thanks guys.
Lisa: No problem
Sayo: There's are four zombies right in front of us!
(In front of them was Tae, Yellow Face, Pillow and a zombified Tomori)
Sayo: Lisa! Hold Shirokane for me! (Gives the rest of Rinko to her) I'll fend them off
(Sayo got out a bow and arrow and shot Tomori)
Lisa: Let's make our escape! (They ran off)
(They bumped into CHU2)
Rinko: CHU2?
CHU2: My... My band! They all got turned into zombies
(She pointed to a Zombie RAS)
Lisa: Do you want a boost?
(Sayo picked her up and put her on CHU2's head)
CHU2: Ikou, Lisa-nee!
(They ran off)

(Kanon and Misaki were running)
Kanon: Huff... Puff...
Misaki: Kanon! We can't stop now!
(Kanon nods)
Kanon: R-right...!
Misaki: They're following us... This way!
Kanon: Why... Why did it turn out like this...?!
Misaki: Wait! Where's Kokoro?

(Kokoro was with a zombie Marker)
Kokoro: Hello, Mr Zombie? What's your name?
(The zombie bit her)
Kokoro: Ouchies! That hurt! But...
(A large grin crept up as she slowly became zombified)
Kokoro: I wanna try...

(Popiglow snuck out from the alleyway, fully clad up and armed)
Moca: Come on, Ran. You're such a scaredy cat.
Ran: Oh fine! I'm coming!
(Ran walked out of the alleyway)
Arisa: Guys! Zombies over there!
(Tsugumi threw some blueberries at them (Pencil, Conch Shell, Grassy))
Tsugumi: The fact that Pencil and Conch Shell are zombies means that they broke into the hotel.
Arisa: Wait. What does that mean about Four?

(Four and X were zapping the zombies away)
X: I can't hold them back any longer!
(X got bitten and turned into a zombie!)
Four: X! No! I gotta get out of here! (Disappears)
(Zombie X giggled, then flew upwards)

(Back with Popiglow)
Ran: (Clinging onto Tomoe) Uh... guys? There are more incoming.
(A zombie PDA was approaching)
Saya: Uh... Tsugumi! Do you have any more blueberries?
Tsugumi: No! I'm all out!
(Suddenly, zombie Kokoro attacked Tsugumi)
(Arisa ran over and fended it off)
Arisa: Tsugumi. Are you okay?
(Tsugumi stared at her hand)
Tsugumi: I... I've been bitten!
Arisa: Okay! Everyone go away! (They ran off)
(Once Tsugumi was fully zombified, she noticed Gelatin's stakehouse)

(Chisato looked at the zombies who are trying to break in.)
Chisato: Is this concerning? I think this is concerning!
Hina: Maybe they're attracted to the scent of steaks.
(Suddenly, a zombie X smashed through the door, breaking the barricade)
Hina: Is that X!?
(The zombies are coming through the broken door)
Maya: Oh no! They're coming in.
(Chisato stared at zombie Kaoru)
Chisato: Kao-chan...
(The zombie Kaoru slowly walked over to her, and Chisato carefully approached her zombified friend)
Chisato: Don't worry. We'll save you soon.
(Kaoru sinked her teeth into Chisato's neck.)
Chisato: I promise...

(A zombie Onigiri approached Morfonica, when Nanami shoved a pole through her head)
Nanami: To kill a zombie, you need to aim for the head
????? ????: Killing them?! Why would you?
(Nanami looked up to see a floating black haired boy)
Nanami: They're already dead.
Black Hole: Still. It's inhumane. And besides, Golf Ball said she was working on the cure.
Nanami: Don't worry. We can recover them, and they'll be back to normal. I think. (Goes over to the recovery center) What's her name?
Black Hole: Onigiri.
(Nanami typed in her name and recovered her)
(Suddenly, a Zombie Rokka bit her and she got rezombified)
Blake: Are they spawn-camping at the recovery center.
(The Zombie Onigiri bit Tsukushi)
Tsukushi: I've been bit!
Nanami: Tsu-chan! No!
Black Hole: Let's go.
(The three ran away)

(Meanwhile, Roselia and RAS were camping out at the top of the hotel. The elevators were boarded up)
CHU2: Wow. It's a real mess.
Rinko: Hey, is that Barf Bag?
Sayo: We need to alert Anon and Golf Ball where they are! Lisa. Do you have any matches?

(Golf Ball and Anon saw the flaming arrow)
Anon: What's that?
Golf Ball: I think it's leading us to something!
(CloudYAY and MyGO followed the arrow to Barf Bag)
Anon: There she is!
(Winner and Taki restrained her)
Taki: We got Barf Bag!
Two: (Appears, holding Teardrop) And I got Teardrop!
(Barf Bag bit Taki)
Taki: Oh crap, I'm turning!
Anon: Ricky!
(Teardrop turned into her liquid state and got absorbed into Barf Bag. She turned back to normal)
Barf Bag: What happened?
(Anon picked her up)
Anon: There's no time for that! We gotta run!
Golf Ball: Too my underground factory!
(Golf Ball, Donut, Winner and Anon ran off)
(Two looked at zombie Taki)
Two: You seem like a nice guy
(Taki bit Two)
(They arrived at the underground factory)
Golf Ball: Donut! Winner! Guard the entrance!
Donut and Winner: On it!

(Cut to Hina and Maya, who were completely surrounded)
Hina: Maya-chan! We're surrounded! There's no way out! We're gonna die!
Maya: What are we gonna do?
(Maya noticed a plastic bag, so she grabbed it)
Maya: Hina! Do you have some scented oils I could use?
(Hina gave Maya some of her oils)
Hina: Whatever you're planning, do it quick.
(Maya mixed together some oils in the bag and then put a lit match on the floor)
Hina: (Eyes widened) Maya-chan! That's a bomb! You'll kill us too!
Maya: If we're gonna die, might as well go out with a BanG! Huhehe!
(Maya threw the scented oil bomb on the match and blew up the entire steakhouse and the people and zombies inside it)

(Back with Golf Ball and Anon)
Golf Ball: We don't have any steaks to lure the zombies, so we're going with plan B. (Golf Ball showed her a water gun) This is a custom water pistol filled with the vomit tears mixture!
Anon: Sweet! One shot of this and they'll be cured
(At the entrance, zombie Two appeared in front of Winner and Donut)
Winner: Uh, oh! Zombie Two!
(Two clapped them to the upside down)
Coiny: Hi, Donut.
(Two approached Golf Ball and Anon)
(Golf Ball shot the water gun at Two, curing him)
Two: Wow. Thanks for saving me there. Now it's time to cure everyone else
Golf Ball: I gotta warn you. It's very risky
Anon: I'll do it. I got us in this mess, and I'll get us out.

(The zombies saw Anon with the water gun)
Anon: Hey Zombies! How about an Anon Tokyo Special!
(She ran around curing all the zombies with the water gun)
(Anon aimed for Rokka, but missed her)
Anon: Damn I missed!
Two: No, you hit Nonexisty
Anon: Oh
(Anon continued curing the zombies)
(She was almost done when a Zombie Liy bit her. But Anon thread through it and cured her too.)
(She could feel the infection spread through her, but there was just one last zombie to cure. Taki)
(The best she could, she shot the vomit gun into Taki's mouth, and she got cured.)
(She fell down, dropping the gun)
(Golf Ball walked up to her, cautiously.)
Golf Ball: Uh... Anon, you okay?
(Anon turned around. She was zombified)
(Luckily Saya came in and chopped off her head, then Nanami shoved a pole through it)
Nanami: Always go for the head.
Two: Now that everyone's okay, let's see who remains!
(Two teleports everyone to the same place)
Two: Hmm... I don't see any Pastel*Palettes, which means they are up for elimination.
CHU2: Shame on them
Two: But two teams are up for elimination. And the second team is MyGO, with one member left, and even that member got zombified.
Taki: If Anon was here, I'm sure she'd say something like "A small price to pay for saving the world"

Two: Viewers! Pastel*Palettes and MyGO!!!!! are up for elimination! You get ONE vote per team, so use your vote wisely! Use the polls in the comments section to cast the votes for the contestants you want safe. The contestants with the least votes on each team will leave the show!

(Two finished recovering the dead contestants)
Aya: Three time being a zombie is more than enough.
Two: Wait, if one of them was Misaki's apocalypse, then what was the other?
Aya: Seaweed body cream. Don't ask.
Kokoro: Well I think being a zombie was quite fun!
Pillow: I agree. Let's do it again sometime

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(Anon was making an announcement to everyone)
Anon: Okay. I'm sorry for causing the zombie apocalypse. Hope you could all forgive me.
Golf Ball: What you did was very irresponsible. Nonetheless, we forgive you.
Black Hole: We didn't... have to kill you, right?
Golf Ball: Turns out we did. We were out of vomit mixture; I checked.
Anon: Anyways, now that my apology is out of the way. Let's to Cake at Stake.
Two: You got it!

(Cut to Two, Pasupa and MyGO on the roof)
Two: Welcome back to Cake at Stake, Pastels. You guys received 34 votes.
Aya: How many did I get?
Two: Patience, Aya. Anyways, the cake this time is copies of the newest volume of the Pastel*Rangers manga!
Hina: Already read it.
Chisato: Hina, be nice.
Two: Aya and Maya are the first ones safe with 12 and 10 votes! (Throws them the manga)
Aya: I can't wait to see what adventures we go on!
Maya: You mean, you haven't read it?
Aya: I wanted to keep it a surprise.
Hina: Oh no, Chisato-san! We're in the bottom two!
Chisato: I just hope I don't get out.
Two: Well, actually Chii, you only got four votes while Hina got eight.
Chisato: Well... I guess it's my time to go.
Kaoru: Stay safe, Chisato-san.
Chisato: Don't worry... I'll be fine.
Kaoru: Until we meet again.
Chisato: Until we meet again... Kao-chan.
(Chisato got taken away)
Two: Anyways, MyGO, one of you will be making your go. As you remember, Kaoru has immunity from rejoining the game.
(Two gives her the manga)
Kaoru: This shall be my memento of Chisato.
Two: As for the rest of you, you got thirty votes, fourteen of which going to Tomori! Wowie!
(Tomori catches the manga)
Two: The voting was a close one between the two of you. Who's it gonna be? Annie or Taki?
Anon: Annie?
Two: Let's show the votes!
(The votes got revealed and... Taki was leaving)
Two: With nine votes, Ann stays in the game!
Taki: Huh?!
Anon: Thank you! (Catches the manga) But for the last time, it's Anon, not Ann.
Two: Any last words before you go?
Taki: Tomori, I... win the game for me okay?
(Two disappears Taki)

Two: Anyways, the past two challenges may be traumatizing for some so I figured I'll give you all a nice and safe challenge
(Two places crosses under everyone)
Two: The tenth challenge is to stay in your spots for 24 hours! At the end of the twenty four hours, the two teams with the least amount of members remaining will be up for elimination.
Ran: This is a stupid challenge. I'm leaving.
(Ran walked away)
Two: Okay.
Kokoro: Can you take care of Tako-chan while we're gone?
Two: Of course! Your time starts now!
(A cloud timer appeared)

Kokoro: This should be simple...
Misaki: You're the last person who should be saying that.
Kokoro: Hey! I can sit still when I need to!
Misaki: Prove it then!
(Kokoro sat down)

(Meanwhile, on Pastel*Palette's side. Hina couldn't sit still)
Hina: Okay! That's it. I give up! (Hina got up and ran off)
Aya: It's been five minutes!

(Tomoe looked at Moca, who was sleeping)
Tomoe: She fell asleep.
Tsugumi: Well, I guess that's one way to win the challenge.

(Cut to Poppin'Party)
Saya: If we get hungry, I got a bag of sweets.
Arisa: That's cool.
Tae: What if we need to go to the bathroom?
Saya: Well... I...
Tae: It's okay. I plan on peeing right here.
Arisa: Gross! I'll just hold it!
Tae: Good luck holding it for 24 hours.
Arisa: I can do it! It's not like I'll be drinking that much!

(Cut to RAISE A SULEN)
CHU2: PAREO! Jerky!
PAREO: I'm all the way over here!
CHU2: Then just throw it to me!
PAREO: Are you sure? You're not that good at catching things
CHU2: Just do it!
(PAREO threw the bag of jerky and CHU2 failed to catch it)
PAREO: What did I tell you?
(CHU2 picked up the jerky and started eating it)

(Meanwhile, with MyGO)
Anon: I'm sure gonna miss Ricky
Tomori: Me too
Kaoru: Well, as Shakespeare said, what's done is done. We should cease grieving over our friend and focus on the challenge.
Tomori: The challenge is to stay on these crosses, right? This might be the simplest challenge yet.
Anon: We just need to sit still... I'm bored.
Kaoru: Oh my word...

(A few hours have passed, and it's already sunset)
Nanami: We are the masters at not moving, huh?
Tsukushi: Well. I guess. If Toko-chan was here, she would've been out by now.
Nanami: Yeah.
(Tsukushi looked over at Mashiro, who was whimpering)
Tsukushi: Mashiro-chan? What's wrong?
Nanami: I think she needs to use the toilet
(Mashiro nodded)
Tsukushi: Well, the only thing you could do is hold it.
Mashiro: ... Y... You're right. I only have... (Looks at the timer and sees that they have more than 21 hours left) I don't think I can hold it that long.

Arisa: I'm getting a bit hungry.
(Saya throws Arisa some candy)
Arisa: Thanks.
Tae: The sunset is pretty beautiful, isn't it?
(Saya and Arisa looked at the sunset)
Arisa: Yeah. It is. It reminds me of Afterglow
(Tae looked over at them)
Tomoe: It's best not to wake her up.
Tsugumi: Yeah

(Cut to Roselia)
Sayo: I can do this all day.
Lisa: We... kind of have to.
Tomoe: Hey! Do you wanna make it a challenge?
Lisa: It's already a challenge.
Tsugumi: Then how about this? Whichever one of us loses has to buy the other band dinner for a week.
Rinko: I like that.
Sayo: Let's do it.

Aya: What if we moved the crosses
Maya: And how are we supposed to do that?
Aya: Well first, we gotta do this... (Tries digging up the grass where the X is and puts it on her hand cross side down) And there we go. We're always touching the crosses! Part of them, anyway.
(Maya does the same, and they walked away)
(Rei watched them)
Rei: Is that even allowed?
PAREO: I don't even know, but I'm gonna try anyway! (PAREO does the same)
(Pastel*Palettes were running, when they were stopped by Two)
Two: Woah! Woah! You both left your crosses, which means you're up for elimination
Aya: No we're not! (Shows Two that her hand is touching the marked grass) See? My hand's still on the cross!
Two: Well, I guess. I suppose you are still in on a technicality. A very slight technicality

(A few more hours have passed. They were at 18:32:53)
Kokoro: I'm so~~~~~ bored.
Misaki: Well we can't leave our. What do you usually do?
Kokoro: Well, usually I have my notebook and crayons but I don't have them. I know! I'll go ask Two! (Run off)
Misaki: Wait! Kokoro! You're leaving the cross!
(Kokoro notices)
Kokoro: Whoops.
(Two appeared)
Two: You know you could've shouted my name. Anyways, I'll take you back to your room
(Two disappears with Kokoro)

(Meanwhile, with Mashiro)
Nanami: Well, looks like Shiro-chan couldn't hold on much longer. Two!
(Two appeared)
Nanami: Shiro-chan really needs to pee. Could you please give a bucket to her?
Two: Oh alright. Since you asked so nicely.
(Two gives Mashiro a bucket and some toilet paper)
Two: And I suppose I should give her a little privacy. (Two creates a folding screen around Mashiro)
(Rinko watched them)
Sayo: Hey. You have to go too?
Lisa: I mean, we all do a little bit. It's just that Rinko-chan needs to do it more-
(Rinko ran off)
Lisa: Where are you-
Rinko: Toilet!
(Lisa looked at Sayo)
Lisa: It looks like it's down to us.

(Misaki was sitting when Aya and Maya ran up to her)
Misaki: I guessing you're out?
Aya: Nope! Still in.
Misaki: But how-
(Aya kicked Misaki off)
Misaki: Hey!
Aya: You can't catch us!
Misaki: Oh yeah?
(Misaki started chasing after Aya and Maya)
(They ran past Tsugumi, and Misaki came next, pushing Tsugumi off her X)
Misaki: Sorry, Tsugumi!
(The same thing happened to Rokka)
Arisa: Okay. That's enough.
(Arisa let her spot and slapped the dirt of Maya's hand)
Aya: Abort mission!
(Aya ran back to her place, put the cross back on the ground and sat on it)
Arisa: That will teach you not to mess with us.

Kanon: Well, I think I'm gonna sleep now.
(Kanon lies down on the ground and falls asleep)
(When she woke up, she found that she rolled off the cross)
Two: And it looks like one member of Hello Happy World will be saying goodbye feeling sad. Who will be the second team to fall?

(Ran was on the roof eating a melon bread)
(She looked at Moca who was still sleeping on the cross)
Ran: Well, maybe Moca wants some breakfast too)
(She threw a second melon bun, and it landed relatively close to Moca)
(The smell woke Moca up)
Moca: Is that a delicious bread I smell?
(She tried to reach it, but it was too far)
(Her foot was on the edge of the X, but she could barely reach)
(She was finally off the X, but then realized her foot was off the X)
Moca: Looks like it's down to Tomo-chin.
(She looked at Roselia)

Lisa: We only have 8 hours left. Good job, Sayo!
Sayo: Yeah!
(Suddenly, Moca pushed Lisa off her spot)
Moca: Hehe.
Lisa: Why you little...
(She kicked Moca)
(They started to fight)
(Moca bit Lisa's arm, and then Lisa punched Moca's face)
Tae: Wow! A fight!
(Tsugumi broke Moca and Lisa)
Tsugumi: Guys! Why are you fighting?
Lisa: She started it!
Tsugumi: Violence is never the answer!
Moca: Well, what do you suggest instead?
(Tsugumi looked at Tomoe and Sayo)
(She turned towards Two)
Tsugumi: Do you have a rope and some paint?
(Two gave her the items)
(She ran over to Sayo's cross and extended it in the direction away from Tomoe)
Tsugumi: Hope you don't mind me extending the spots.
(She did the same for Tomoe and then gave them both ends of the rope to each of them)
Tsugumi: The ten-and-a-halfth challenge is tug of war. Whoever manages to pull the other person off their cross will be safe, and the other one will be up for elimination. Three! Two! One! Go!
(Sayo and Tomoe started pulling, struggling hard)
(However, eventually, with one final tug, Sayo managed to pull Tomoe off her cross)
Tsugumi: And there you have it! As much as it pains for me to say it, my team is up for elimination.
Two: Nice hosting, Tsugu. Care to do the voting screen.
Tsugumi: Of course!

Tsugumi: Viewers! Hello, Happy World! and Afterglow are up for elimination! You get ONE vote per team, so use your vote wisely! Use the polls in the comments section to cast the votes for the contestants you want safe. The contestants with the least votes on each team will leave the show! (Looks at Two who was offscreen) How was that?
Two: Pretty good.

(Maya was in her room, when she realized something)
Maya: Wait. This just Eve's Helper Himari challenge

Chapter Text

(Kokoro was feeding Tako-chan)
Misaki: Well, there's gonna be only two of us left after the elimination.
Kokoro: Who do you think's gonna be eliminated?
Kanon: Well, who do think this team could do without?
Kokoro: I mean, I'm happy, Kanon is sweet, and Misaki is smart! I don't want anyone to be eliminated.
Misaki: Well, whoever the voters pick, let
(Two appears in front of them)
Two: Hey, Kokoro. Do you have time to spare?
Kokoro: Yeah.
Two: There's this place I want to show you.
Misaki: Why do you want to take her there?
Kokoro: Come on! You can't just ask why someone's doing something kind! You two can come too.
Two: Pick your fanciest dresses!

(So Two and Hello, Happy World! were at a fancy Italian restaurant)
Kokoro: The food here is so good!
Two: Only the best!
Kanon: Hey, Two. Who do you think our team could do without?
Two: Well... out of the three of you, Misaki seems like my pick.
Misaki: Why me? Why not Kokoro.
Two: I could never vote out Kokoro! If I voted, then I would support her with all my heart. I never thought I would say this about anyone, but she's like the daughter I never had.
(Two twiddles his fingers)
Two: On... that note, Kokoro, what would you do if, just hypothetically, you were eliminated tomorrow.
Kokoro: I mean, elimination can't be that bad. I could get to meet Hagu and the others in the eliminated space! And the Nintendo Switch game isn't at bad. Besides, you can visit me anytime, Two.
Two: Is that so? Well, I suppose, you're right.
(Two sighed)
Two: You know, I usually don't do this with anyone, but...
(Two got out a Michelle doll and gave it to Kokoro)
Two: This is the Cake at Stake prize tomorrow, and... I wanted you to have this.
Kokoro: Aw! It's so cute!
Two: Look behind the ear.
(Kokoro saw an image of Two and Kokoro stitched behind the ear)
Kokoro: Wait, why are you giving me the Cake at Stake prize?
Two: I'm not saying that you're eliminated tomorrow, but if you aren't, you'd get to have two!
Kokoro: That's so sweet! I love it!
Two: And if you are, keep it as a reminder of all the fun memories we had.
Kokoro: I will!
Two: Well, it's getting rather late. See you tomorrow.
(Kokoro got up)
Kokoro: See you tomorrow, Two!
(Kokoro and the rest of Hello Happy walked away)
(Two got out the voting results. Tomorrow, Kokoro was going to be eliminated)
Two: I'm sorry, Kokoro.

(The next day, they were all at the elimination. Kokoro was holding her Michelle doll)
Two: Hello, Happy World! After this elimination, you will be the first team to have two members left! You received 49 votes, and Misaki received 21 ! The cake this time is Michelle dolls! How fitting! (Throws it at her)
Misaki: Thank you... Wait, that means...
Two: Either Kanon or Kokoro is out! And it only gets worse from there! With 10 votes, Kokoro is eliminated! Oh no!
Kokoro: (Falls down on her knees) I... I can't be out!
Two: I'm really sorry, Kokoron. I promise I'll give you a special room in the elimination place.
Kokoro: I can't believe I'm out... Whatever... It's just a little game anyway. (Gets up) Well, it's been fun, guys. Take care of Tako-chan for me.
(She slowly faded away)
Kanon: Kokoron... she's out. It will be hard without her. (Starts crying)
Two: (Giving her a Michelle doll) There, there... Let's all pay our respects for Kokoro.
Ran: How about let's not.
Two: Uh! How disrespectful!
Moca: Tell us how many votes I got.
Two: You got the most votes with 23 out of your team's 50 votes. (Throws Moca her Michelle doll)
Two: And Ran is safe too with 10 votes, but her utter disrespect for Kokoro means she's not getting a Michelle doll.
Ran: Whatever.
(A spotlight shone on Tsugumi and Tomoe)
Two: Looks like someone whose name starts with T is leaving the game! Who's it gonna be? Well, I'll tell you who's not? Tsugumi is safe with the same amount as Ran!
(Two throws Tsugumi a Michelle doll)
Tomoe: I'm out?
Ran: We'll miss you, Tomoe.
Tsugumi: Hey, at least you can be with Himari.
Tomoe: You always find a bright side to everything, Tsugu!
(Two sucks Tomoe up)
(Somewhere, Four could feel that someone is using his method of elimination)

(Two was sitting solemnly outside the hotel)
Gaty: Hey Two.
Two: Hi, Gaty.
Gaty: Still sulking about Kokoro?
Two: Yep.
(Two stood up)
Two: We all miss Kokoro, so it's time to follow in her footsteps! Today's challenge is to make the world smile!
Two: Look at all these frowning faces, sad that their favourite is gone. The six team that makes the most people smile will be safe, while the two people who makes the least people happy, or the most people sad, will be up for elimination! The Smile Patrol has come to Goiky! It's what Kokoro would've wanted.
Ran: How stupid-
(Two frowned)
Ran: (Sheepishly) We didn't do this challenge sooner? Right?
(Two smiled, and his smile got bigger)
Two: Anyways, you have one hour. And the time starts now!

Mashiro: You know what makes me smile? Seeing Kasumi.
Tsukushi: That's just you, though.
Mashiro: What I'm saying is that we should hold a concert and perform everyone's favourite songs! Not just Poppin'Party's or Morfonica's but all the bands!
Nanami: Sounds like a good idea!
Tsukushi: We need a guitarist though. And a keyboardist.
Mashiro: Well... I can play a little bit of guitar. I'm not very good at it, though.
Tsukushi: We'll think of something

(Cut to RAISE A SUILEN)
Rokka: Okay, what makes you happy?
PAREO: Pastel*Palettes and CHU2-sama!
CHU2: We can't use that!
Rokka: And we can't even do a concert. Morfonica's already doing that.
Rei: Well, a giant cake makes me happy.
CHU2: Good! We're doing a cake.
Rei: We only have an hour, so I need all your help. Can I trust you?
(RAISE A SUILEN nodded)
CHU2: Well, let's get baking!
PAREO: Yippee! Let them eat cake!

Tae: Maybe we can open a new attraction at the A-twos-ment Park.
Arisa: That's a good idea, Otae, but we need supplies.
Saya: I'll go check in the hotel!
(Saya ran off)

Hina: Onee-chan makes me Happy
Maya: This isn't about you, Hina
Aya: Well being noticed makes me happy!
Maya: This isn't about you either, Aya.
Hina: What do you suggest, Maya-chan?
Maya: Well I suggest... Giving people cool sound equipment!
Hina and Aya: Oh, the hypocrisy.

(Misaki and Kanon were giving out free balloons)
Misaki: Hey! Does anyone want a balloon?
(Everyone was ignoring them)
Kanon: Nobody seems to want a balloon?
Misaki: If only Kokoro was here.
Kanon: Oh Hagumi. Sigh. Usually we just find someone unhappy and cheer them up.
Misaki: I wonder how Kaoru's going.

(A bunch of fangirls were flocking around Kaoru)
Kaoru: Ladies, ladies! One at a time!
(Anon and Tomori watched her)
Anon: Kaoru has got this challenge in the bag.
Kaoru: You can see more of the great Kaoru Seta at the A-twos-ment park.
(Kaoru walked away)
Anon: So, you're just gonna recite Shakespeare quotes
Kaoru: I dream bigger. MyGO will be producing a play with me as the fleeting center!
Tomori: We can't write, set up, and recite a play in under an hour.
Anon: You're great at writing lyrics, Tomorin. Surely you can write a play.
Tomori: I can try...

(Lisa was taking photos of people)
Rinko: Imai-san's very popular
Sayo: Yeah.
Rinko: It's a shame we aren't very pretty like her.
Sayo: Yeah...
(Two people were staring at them)
Person A: Those two are so pretty.
Person B: I wonder if either of them would ask me out.
Sayo: Oh well. Let's just leave this to Imai.

(Tae and Arisa were at the A-twos-ment park when Saya walked up holding props and blocks)
Saya: Everyone! I got the supplies.
Tae: Yes! Now let's get building!

(Cut to Afterglow, selling Ice cream)
Ran: Hey! Who wants some ice cream?
(A bunch of people lined up for ice cream)
Moca: This ice cream idea is brilliant, Tsugu. It's very Tsuguriffic
Tsugumi: Thank you. (Looks at the customer) And what flavour would you like.
Customer: I want a double choco-mint ice cream with an extra chocolate scoop!
Tsugumi: Coming right up! (Smiles)

(Morfonica was in their band outfits and was walking onto the "S"tage. They bumped into MyGO!)
Tsukushi: Hey! What gives? We were using the stage first!
Anon: Well we need the stage for Kaoru's performance
Tomori: Why don't we have both? We could... work together.
Mashiro:(Smiles) That's actually a good idea.
Nanami: And it fixes the idea of needing a guitarist.
Tomori: I'll go make changes to the script.
Mashiro: I'll help you!

(Rokka went over to CHU2)
Rokka: Hey, how much vanilla do we need?
CHU2: I don't actually know. I just poured in the entire bottle. We're making lots of cake, right?
Rokka: Yeah, but... too much vanilla extract can cause problems. Just try not putting too much.
(PAREO went up to the rest of RAS)
PAREO: Okay, so I just asked Golf Ball and she said we could use her oven-o-tron
CHU2: Sugoi! Subarashii!
Rei: Let's take this down to the underground factory!

(Speaking of which, Golf Ball was walking, when Anon ran up to her)
Golf Ball: Anon? What's up?
Anon: Can you be our stagehand? Me and Tomorin were cast roles.
Golf Ball: Of course! I'll see what I can do!
(She ran back to her underground factory)
Anon: In the meanwhile, I'll keep advertising our musical!
(Montage of MyGO and Morfonica advertising the musical)

(CHU2 finished mixing the batter.)
(She taste tested it)
CHU2: Ugh... I think this needs more vanilla
(CHU2 got out another entire bottle of vanilla extract and dumped it in)
Rei: Are you done with the batter?
CHU2: Yep! Now let's put in the oven-o-tron!
(They put it in the oven-o-tron)

(Meanwhile, Tae, Saya and Arisa were doing the grand opening of their new attraction!)
Tae, Saya and Arisa: Welcome, everyone, to HanaYamaIchi-land!
(Saya cut the ribbon)
(Unfortunately, nobody came to the grand opening)
Arisa: Where is everybody?
(Tae pointed at the "S"tage where hundreds, if not thousands, of people were gathered)
(Backstage, Golf Ball was showing Tomori the Brain Wave)
Golf Ball: This is a modified version of the Brain Wave. Not only can it generate things from your thoughts, it can also use it to hold people in the air. Telekinesis, if you will. It works on a much smaller scale, but luckily for us, we don't need such a large space. Only as big as the stage.
(Golf Ball put it on Tomori)
Golf Ball: Now go! Fracture a femur! That means break a leg.
(Tomori stared at her)
Golf Ball: It's an English expression. Now go!
(Tomori walked onto the stage)
Tomori: Welcome everyone. What you're about to hear is a story of hope, joy, and freedom. This is the story of Prince Kaoru!
(Suddenly, the stage became a castle)
Tomori: Once upon a time, there was a young prince as beautiful as the stars.
(Kaoru walked up on the stage. A lot of fangirls fainted)
Tomori: Her beauty was revered by all the kingdom. Except for one wicked fairy.
(Enter Anon, who was floating)
Anon: It is I, the evil Queen Anon! Little Kaoru, you shall not live to see your seventeenth year!
(Anon waved her wand at Kaoru and she was sent flying back)
Tomori: The years passed and the king and queen tried to find a way to reverse this curse, but alas to no avail.
Fangirl: Poor Kaoru.
(The scene changed to a lake)
Tomori: One day, Kaoru found a mysterious guitar. And there appeared three butterfly spirits.
(Enter Mashiro, Tsukushi and Nanami)
Kaoru: Who are you?
Mashiro: We are the spirits of Morfonica. Prince Kaoru, you are destined to wield this guitar and defeat Queen Anon with the power of music. And only then can you break your curse.
(Kaoru picked up the guitar.)
Kaoru: How about a song?
Tsukushi: We would love to!
(Tsukushi and Nanami's drums and bass appeared, and the four of them started playing Happy Happy Party)

(Meanwhile, with RAS A SUILEN)
CHU2: This is taking too long!
Rei: Patience, CHU2.
CHU2: Half the challenge has already passed! We don't have time to be patient!
(She ran over to the control)
CHU2: 400° for 20 minutes, how about 48000° for 10 seconds!
PAREO: CHU2-sama! No!
(CHU2 turned up the heat dial)
(Rokka ran over and tried to
Rokka: Oh my gosh! The cake is on fire!
Rei: How much vanilla extract did you put in there?
(CHU2 eyed the several hundred empty bottles of vanilla extract discarded)
(Rokka ran over with a hose)
Rokka: Put it out!
(She put out the cake and now not only it was burnt, it was also soggy)
CHU2: Well, that could've gone better.
(Rokka glared at CHU2)
Rokka: You know, CHU2. If it wasn't for you, none of this would've happened! Our cake still would've been perfectly fine! But you just had to not listen! I expected better from you. When I first joined RAISE A SUILEN, I thought we would've gotten along! But turns out you're useless, self-absorbed, and always getting us to do our bidding! You call yourself our producer, but you can barely even look after yourself! You are a whiny little brat, and RAISE A SUILEN would be better of without you!
(CHU2 was on the verge of tears)
PAREO: CHU2 didn't mean to burn the cake. She just didn't know any better-
Rokka: What do you know? You're always "CHU2-sama! CHU2-sama!", and you defend her even when she's in the wrong. Do you even see what she's doing to you?! You are just a follower, and as they say, followers never win!
PAREO: (On the verge of tears) N... No... It's not like that!
CHU2: You know what? Fine! RAISE A SUILEN is over! Let's go, PAREO.
PAREO: Yes, CHU2-sama...
(The two walked off and left the factory)
(Rei looked at Rokka)
Rei: Well, our cake is ruined. What now?
Rokka: Let's just cover it in icing and hope nobody notices.

(Later, there was only 10 minutes left, and Rei and Rokka were trying to sell their cakes.)
Rokka: Everyone! Do you want cakes?
(Someone was walking)
Rokka: Hey! Are you feeling down?
(The Member looked at her)
Member: I am!
Rokka: Try one of our cakes!
(She gives the member a slice of cake, and they ate it. They spit it out in disgust)
Member: This tastes terrible! It did not make my day better at all!
(Member ran away)
Rei: Well, we're gonna lose.

(Meanwhile, with Hello Happy World)
Kanon: We only managed to cheer up a few people!
Misaki: Sigh. Looks like it's time to bring my secret weapon
(Misaki got out her phone and called someone.)
A Suit: Okusawa. How are you?
Misaki: I'm fine, Tsubasa-san. Listen. I need Michelle.
Tsubasa: Copy that.

(Meanwhile, with MorfGO)
(Morfonica and Kaoru finished playing OUTSIDER RODEO, and Anon fell down)
Anon: What? My power! It's weakening!
(And then Anon exploded in a burst of colorful confetti! The audience cheered)
Tomori: And so, Prince Kaoru's curse has been lifted.
(Somewhere back in Japan, a blue haired girl was watching the performance with Jun)
Sakiko: That was amazing performance, Mashiro!
Kaoru: But, if all you little kittens want, we shall do an encore!
(The audience cheered for an encore)
Sakiko: An encore?
Kaoru: Hope you know the words of... Mayoi Uta!
(They started playing)
Sakiko: Mayoi Uta, huh... (Smiles) I'll be glad to hear your performance of it.
Jun: You know it?
Sakiko: I know of it. Hey, Jun. Let's go to Goiky.

(Meanwhile with Pastel*Palettes)
Hina: How about we hold a stargazing party!
Maya: We're on a time limit. We don't have time to wait for the stars to come!
Aya: Wait, actually. How much time do we have left?
(She looked at the cloud timer)
Aya: (Shocked) F-F-Five minutes?!
Maya: It's okay! We'll think of something!
Aya: N.. No! It's impossible! We're gonna be eliminated! (She started crying)
Hina: Aya-chan... (Hina started crying too) I agree! Even I can't make people smile in five minutes! I'm gonna be eliminated! I don't want to be eliminated!
Maya: Oh no... Think, Maya, think!
(Maya got an idea)
Maya: I know!
(Maya ran off)

(A bunch of people were walking about moping when they saw a pink bear)
Michelle: Hello. It's me, Michelle!
Person 1: Oh my god! It's so cute!
Person 2: Can I pet it!
(A crowd gathered around Michelle)
(Kanon smiled)
Kanon: Good thinking, Misaki-chan.

(Aya and Hina were crying when they heard a voice)
????: Excuse me. Are you Aya Maruyama?
(She looked up. Maya was with Sayo and a fangirl.)
Fangirl: I... I'm a fan.
(Aya and Hina's face brightened up.)
Aya: A fan? You brought a fan to me, Maya?
Hina: Onee-chan!
Maya: You said being noticed and Sayo-san are what makes you two happy, so I thought I decided to cheer you up.
(Sayo hugged Hina)
Sayo: It's okay, Hina.
Hina: O... Onee-chan...
Maya: Aya, even if we get eliminated, you have thousands of fans... millions even... all waiting to vote for you.
Maya: And Hina. Even if the entire world is against you, you at least have one... no, five people on your side.
(Aya and Hina smiled)
Aya and Hina: Thank you, Maya-chan
(The time finished up)
Two: And that's time! And it looks like the queens of smiles today are MyGO and Morfonica for their fantabulous joint performance!
Mashiro and Tomori: Yay!
Two: Following them up are... Afterglow with their ice cream stand, Roselia and all their fangirls, and Hello Happy with their pink bear shenanigans.
Michelle: It's nothing really.
Two: And the sixth and final team safe is... drumroll please... Pastel*Palettes, who, in the last second, made two people smile.
Aya: We're safe... I can't believe it! We're safe!
Hina: We're safe!
(Aya and Hina hugged each other, crying tears of joy)
(They looked at Maya)
Hina: And it's all thanks to you, Maya-chan!)
Maya: (Blushes) It's not like that.
Two: So it looks like RAISE A SUILEN and Poppin'Party, who both made zero people smile, are up for elimination!

Two: Viewers! RAISE A SUILEN and Poppin'Party are up for elimination! You get ONE vote per team, so use your vote wisely! Use the polls in the comments section to cast the votes for the contestants you want safe. The contestants with the least votes on each team will leave the show!

(PAREO and CHU2 were sitting on top of the roof)
(The elevator dinged and Aya walked out of it.)
Aya: Hey.
(PAREO turned around)
PAREO: Aya-chan.
Aya: LOCK and LAYER told me to check up on you two.
(Aya sat next to them)
Aya: LOCK said she's really sorry for snapping at you two. She was just mad that the cake was ruined.
CHU2: LOCK was right. I ruined the cake.
Aya: We all make mistakes, CHU2. Just look at me!
(Aya looked at PAREO)
Aya: And it's okay to defend someone you love, PAREO. If she's that important to you, then you should protect her, no matter what.
PAREO: Thank you, Aya-sama.
Aya: You're gonna have to promise one thing. That you two will change for the better...
(CHU2 and PAREO looked at her, then nodded)
CHU2 and PAREO: We will.

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(Marker was in his room when he heard a knock on the door)
(He opened it. It was Sakiko and Jun)
Marker: Sakiko! Jun! You came to Goiky!
Jun: Nice to see you Marker.
Marker: Why are you here.
Sakiko: I came to cheer for Morfonica. And I wanted to see how MyGO was doing.
Jun: Maybe we can check up on Roselia too.
Marker: Anyways, they're doing the elimination now. Do you wanna watch?
Jun: Nah, we're good. How about we play some toss the dirt?
Marker: Okay. How about you, Sakiko?
Sakiko: I don't want to get my hands dirty, so I'll pass.
Jun: Well, you do you.

(At the elimination place)
Two: RAISE A SUILEN! This is your second time here.
CHU2: Once was more than enough.
Two: Not only did you fail to make anyone smile, you burnt down Golf Ball's oven-o-tron, you baked a terrible cake, and you even made two of your own team members cry, so you do the Cake at Stake first. The cake time is rice.
PAREO: Mmm! Sounds tasty.
Two: And you're lucky to try it, because you got 18 out of RAS's 42 votes!
(Two throws a bowl of rice at PAREO)
Two: An Rei is also safe at 10 votes. Here's your rice
(Rei receives the rice)
Two: Now it's down to LOCK and CHU2? Who's gonna be out well...
(Two snaps his fingers to reveal the votes. It was a tie where both got seven votes)
Two: Wow, if I had a nickel for every time there was a tie in RAISE A SUILEN's elimination, I'd have two nickels, which isn't a lot, but it's weird that it happened twice.
CHU2: Just tell us who's safe!
Two: Oh right, fine. Rokka got her seven votes first, so CHU2 is out!
CHU2: What?! Muri! I can't be out!
Two: The votes don't lie!
CHU2: I demand a recount! You must be lying.
(PAREO looked at her)
CHU2: (Sighed) But I guess it was to be expected. I did make my team lose. I need to change for the better... You know what? Just suck me up!
(Two claps her away)
Two: Anyways, (Thows Rokka her rice) Poppin'Party. You got 38 votes.
Tae: I can't wait to try some delicious rice
Two: Wait no further, because you're safe with 17 votes. (Throws Tae her rice)
Tae: (Eats it) Delicious.
Arisa: Let's make this quick. Who's eliminated?
Two: Well... uh... it's actually you with eight votes.
Arisa: Figures (Pops out of existence)
Two: Anyways, Saya! Here's your rice! (Throws Saya her rice)

(RAISE A SUILEN was walking away from the elimination)
PAREO: Without CHU2-sama, what am I going to do?
Rokka: PAREO. You don't need CHU2. You promised us you'll change for the better, and I think the first step is to learn to think for yourself, even if it's against someone you love.
PAREO: You're right. I'll try being more independent from now on. My sucesses won't depend on CHU2-sama's!
Rokka: That's the spirit!
Rei: Anyways, we have to get to the next challenge.
(They walked over to the rest of the bands)
Nanami: Well, what do you think the challenge is gonna be?
Rei: I just hope we don't have to cook anything. I heard about your performance the other day. I wish we could've seen it.
Anon: Thank you!
(Two appeared in front of them)
Two: Everyone. There are 22 of you left, which means the half way mark is next episode! Something big is coming!
Nanami: I can't wait to see what it is.
Two: So, this challenge is a very simple challenge. The calm before the storm. The twelfth challenge is Rock Paper Scissors! This will be taking the form of a reverse tournament bracket where whoever loses will advance to the next round, and the last two teams remaining will be up for elimination!
Kanon: Sounds simple enough.
Two: Now let's see who will be competing against who!
(The screen randomly generated match-ups. Mashiro vs Saya, Rokka vs Tsugumi, Misaki vs Kaoru, and Hina vs Sayo)
Sayo: Well, I just know I'm gonna lose.
Two: Anyways, let's begin!

(First round: Mashiro vs Saya)
Mashiro: I'm not very good at this.
Saya: Come on, Mashiro, let's just play.
Mashiro: Alright...
Mashiro and Saya: Rock, Paper, Scissors.
(Mashiro chose scissors and Saya chose rock)
Two: Rock beats scissors, which means Poppin'Party is safe!
Saya: It's alright, Mashiro. I'm sure in the next round you can win.
(Mashiro sat down)
Nanami: I'm really good at rock paper scissors, you know. I should've been chosen.
Tsukushi: Well, we can't do anything about it now.
Two: Anyways, it's time for round two!

(Second round: LOCK vs Tsugumi)
Tsugumi: The Student Council President vs the Vice President.
Rokka: If I win, you have to treat me to dinner after the challenge.
Tsugumi: Same here. Well, shall we?
Rokka: Okay!
Rokka and Tsugumi: Rock! Paper! Scissors!
(They both chose Rock)
Two: Wow! A draw!
PAREO: LOCK always picks Rock first.
Rokka and Tsugumi: One more time! Rock! Paper! Scissors!
(Rokka chose scissors while Tsugumi chose rock!)
Tsugumi: Rock beats scissors, which means I win.
Rokka: Damn it.
Two: It looks like Afterglow is safe!
(Rokka walked over to Mashiro)
Rokka: Well, it looks like we're versing each other next round.
Mashiro: Yeah...

(Third round: Misaki vs Kaoru)
(Misaki looked at Kaoru)
Misaki: So, it looks like we're battling each other.
Kaoru: I'd never thought two inseperable friends will be turned against each other.
Misaki: You say we're inseperable, yet you've been on a different team since episode 8.
Kaoru: I suppose you're right. Well, may the best woman win.
Misaki: May the best woman win.
Misaki and Kaoru: Starting with the stone, Rock, Paper, Scissors!
(Misaki chose rock, while Kaoru picks scissors)
Two: We're not seeing a lot of paper. Anyways, Kaoru will be advancing to the next round.
Kaoru: Ah, I'm deeply sorry Misaki, but I have managed to defeat you in this game of hands.
Two: Uh, The losers will be advancing to the next round.
Kaoru: Oh, right. I remember now...

(Fourth round: Hina vs Sayo)
Two: A fight between sisters! Who will come on top.
Hina: Onee-chan, do you want me to go easy on you?
Sayo: I'm fine, Hina. It's just a game of chance anyways.
Hina: Well, I suppose.
Sayo: Let's just go.
Hina and Sayo: Rock, Paper, Scissors!
(Hina chose scissors, while Sayo chose paper)
Hina: You're so easy to read, onee-chan.
Sayo: (Smiled) I wouldn't expect any other outcome.
Two: And it looks like the younger twin has won for her team, which will mean the finals will consist of three guitarists!
Hina: The finals would've consisted of three guitarists, anyways.
Two: Oh, right.

Two: Well, let's have a little five minute intermission.
Sayo: It's only two more rounds
(Anon looked at Tomori, who was staring at Sakiko)
Anon: Hey, isn't that the girl you used to be in a band in?
(Tomori nodded)
Tomori: Uh... There's something I have to do at the hotel.
(Tomori turned around and left)
Tomori: If you see me dead, please recover me.
Anon: Well, isn't that unsettling.
(Anon went over to Sakiko and Jun, who were talking to Roselia)
Lisa: Nice to see you too, Saki!
Anon: Hey! Sakiko!
(Sakiko turned around to see Anon)
Sakiko: Oh... uh... hi, pink girl.
Anon: Come on, Sakiko. You know my name!
Sakiko: Admittedly, I don't know you well
Jun: I don't know you either.
Lisa: Come on, Jun! That's Anon!
Anon: Did you bring the rest of your band? I really want to see Uika and Nyamu
Sakiko: Well, they did come with us. I don't know where they went.

(Cut to Ave Mujica and Fantôme Iris near the balance beam)
(Nyamu and Koharu were playing in the water)
(Uika and Felix were lying down in beach chairs drinking cocktails (A mocktail for Uika))
Uika: This place is really cool.
Felix: I agree. I suggest we visit Yoyleland after this?

(Meanwhile, back at where the challenge was happening)
Mashiro: Well, the fifth round is starting now.
Rokka: Let's do our best!
(Round five: Mashiro vs LOCK)
Mashiro: Alright, let's do this.
(The air was very tense between them)
Mashiro and Rokka: ROCK! PAPER! SCISSORS!
(Mashiro picked paper. However, Rokka chose scissors)
Rokka: You thought I was gonna choose rock, huh?
Two: Well it looks like Morfonica will be up for elimination.
(Mashiro and Rokka jumped off the ring)
Rokka: Weel, you tried your best.
Two: Who will be joining Morfonica at the elimination stage? MyGO or Roselia? It's time for the final round!

(Round six: Kaoru vs Sayo)
Sayo: Never thought I'd see the day where a rock, Paper, Scissors game is all that stands between me and elimination, especially against you.
Kaoru: Something big is coming, and I don't want to just miss it. But enough of the friendly banter. Let's begin.
Sayo: Alright.
(They stared intently at each other, trying to predict what the other was going to do)
Kaoru and Sayo: Rock, Paper, Scissors!
(Kaoru picked rock, and Sayo picked scissors)
Two: And that's a wrap! Rock beats scissors, so MyGO is barely safe, and another rose will be eliminated
Hina: Wait! Onee-chan deserves to win after all this time
Two: I'm sorry, Hina, but she lost the challenge
Hina: What if we had one more round! Mashiro and Onee-chan, to see who is the true RPS anti-champion!
Two: Well, I guess we could do that.

(Round seven: Mashiro vs Sayo)
Hina: Come on, onee-chan! You can do it!
Tsukushi: I know we'd still be up for elimination, but you need to win something!
(Sayo and Mashiro looked at each other)
Mashiro and Sayo: Rock, Paper, Scissors!
(Mashiro picked paper, while Sayo picked scissors)
Sayo: Would you look at that. I got second place in the losing competition
Mashiro: Maybe I'm just the worst.
Tsukushi: No you aren't!

Two: Viewers! Morfonica and Roselia are up for elimination! You get ONE vote per team, so use your vote wisely! Use the polls in the comments section to cast the votes for the contestants you want safe. The contestants with the least votes on each team will leave the show!

(Anon and Sakiko knocked on the door)
Anon: Tomori? The challenge is over. I was thinking of getting crepes with Sakiko.
Sakiko: She's not responding
(Anon gently opened the door, and what she found was that Tomori hanged herself)
Anon: T... Tomori...

(Tomori woke up, to see the clubroom where she used to play with CRYCHIC)
(There were two chairs and a radio in the center of the room. A man with a large brimmed hat was playing with it)
(Tomori walked to him)
Tomori: Uh... hello?
(The man looked at him)
????: Oh, hello.
Tomori: What are you doing?
????: Trying to return home. Look around you. What do you see?
Tomori: I... I see the room where my old band used to practice in.
????: What happened to them?
Tomori: We broke up. But I managed to get a new band.
????: Your name is... Tomori Takamatsu, right?
Tomori: (Nods)
????: I feel that something big is coming.
Tomori: Something big?
????: Bigger than either of us could imagine.
(Tomori started getting squished)
????: Oh, you're being recovered
Tomori: Wait! Tell me you name first!
Airy: ... Nobody really. Just air.

(Tomori was recovered and she saw Sakiko)
Sakiko: Tomori! Don't scare us like that!
Anon: Are you okay?
Tomori: I... I'm fine. Let's go.

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(Saya and Tae were sleeping when Two barged into their room and woke them up)
Two: Everybody! Something big is coming!
Saya: Huh? Two?
Tae: You interrupted my beauty sleep.
Saya: So, what's this something big?
Two: After the elimination, I will reveal it. So get ready! To celebrate this big thing, and to celebrate the half way mark, I have planned a breakfast picnic.
Tae: Sweet!

(So, everyone was eating outside)
Moca: So much yummy bread!
Anon: If this is just what's happening before, then that something must be really big.
Hina: I hope you don't get eliminated, onee-chan
Sayo: I'll be fine, Hina.
Maya: To be fair, you did play a part in her losing the challenge.
Sayo: It couldn't be helped.
(Two popped up next to Mashiro)
Two: Saving some room for the cake at stake, I see?
Mashiro: I'm not really hungry
Two: You gotta eat something to keep up your strength. How about a waffle?
Mashiro: Okay.
(Mashiro took a waffle)
(Sakiko and Jun came up to Roselia)
Rinko: Hi, Sakiko-chan.
Jun: May we sit next to you?
Rinko: Of course.
Sakiko: So, who do you think is getting eliminated?
Rinko: I sure hope it isn't you.
Sayo: Rinko, I'm sure it won't be you.
Sakiko: Judging by how things are going, I'm willing to bet it's Sayo.
Hina: How dare you say Onee-chan will be eliminated! Don't worry, Onee-chan. We'll cheer you on at Cake at Stake!

(Later)
Two: Welcome to Cake at Stake, you two teams. I feel like something big is coming today!
Hina: You said that fifty times now.
Tsukushi: Well, you know what they say about overused jokes
Two: Pastel*Palettes. Have you come to watch?
Aya: Hina just came to wish Sayo good luck
Two: Anyways, Morfonica lost first, and also lost the bonus round, so they do the Cake at Stake first! You guys received 40 votes. And once again, Mashiro received the most votes with 18.
Mashiro: What's the cake?
Two: Well, since something big is coming, I thought I might get a big cake! Here it is!
(Mashiro stared at it. It was a very fancy multi-layered cake)
Mashiro: I don't think I could eat that all
Two: It's for all four of you safe contestants, and Pastel*Palettes since they're here. And I might save some for the rest. Come on, Mashiro! Dig in.
Mashiro: Oh right. (Mashiro got out a knife and took a small slice)
Two: Who is the second one to munch on this delicious cake?
Nanami: I expect the order of votes to be the same as the last to times we were up for voting, so that means the one getting eliminated is... (Shocked) Me?!
(Two revealed the votes. Tsukushi got 12 votes while Nanami got 10)
Two: It's okay, Nanami. But hey! You're in 22nd place! That's almost half way!
Nanami: Almost, but not quite.
Two: Anyways. Let's see who is getting 21st place! Just like Morfonica, Roselia got 40 votes.
Rinko: How many did I get?
Two: You got the most votes at 15 !
Rinko: Sweet!
Two: Sayo, Lisa! One of you will be going home
Sayo: You mean the upside down.
Two: Well, there actually. Let's reveal the votes!
(The votes slowly got revealed and... Lisa was safe with 13, and Sayo was eliminated with 12)
Two: It was a very close battle, but Sayo will be saying sayonara!
Sayo: As if I haven't heard that joke before.
Hina: Onee-chan!
(Hina started crying, and ran over to hug her)
Hina: I should've let you won! I don't want you to be eliminated! Please don't go...
(Sayo patted her sister)
Sayo: Hina, I did my best, but even my best wasn't enough. And I'm not just talking about Rock Paper Scissors. You managed to beat me again. Promise that you'll win for me, Hina
Hina: (looks up, then nods)
(Sayo got up)
Sayo: You know, I actually find it quite funny that I got eliminated just before the big thing. I guess the curse of second place strikes again.
Two: But... you got 21st.
Sayo: Whatever. Just clap us away!
(Two claps them away)
Lisa: I'm sure gonna miss her.
Hina: Yeah, same.
Maya: That's enough mourning! Let's feast!
Hina: I can't wait to eat the cake!
Rinko: Me too!

(Later, the final 20 was gathered)
Tsukushi: You keep saying something is coming, but what is this something big?
Two: Well, the something big is a... (sings) Teeeeeam Swaap~!
Tomori: Oh, like a band shuffle, right?
Two: You experienced a band shuffle?
Tomori: Only in China.
Two: Anyways, we'll have four teams of five, and I'll pick the leaders out of this hat!
(Two reaches in the hat and graps out four slips of paper)
Two: Well, looks like out team leaders will be Tae, Aya, Kanon and Moca!
Two: Now, starting with Tae, who do you want on your team.
Tae: Well I pick-
Sakiko: Why don't you pick Mashiro!
Tae: Uh... okay...
Two: What about you, Aya?
Sakiko: What about Tomori?
Two: I was talking to Aya
Aya: No, she can join.
Tomori: Oh, okay.
Two: You know what, Sakiko? You can pick the rest of the teams.
Sakiko: Okay! Thanks!
(Sakiko shuffles the remaining members and puts them on the teams)
(The teams are now Tae, Mashiro, Tsugumi, LAYER and Misaki; Aya, Tomori, Anon, Ran and Maya; Kanon, Kaoru, Rinko, Rokka and Tsukushi; and Moca, Saya, PAREO, Hina, and Lisa)
Tae: Lay! We're on the same team!
Rei: Same too. And I think I want to get to know Mashiro and Misaki a little more.
Misaki: Well, I don't mind Tsugumi.
Hina: Aya-chan! We're split up! Now I no longer have you or Onee-chan
Aya: It's okay. But at least you have Lisa.
Hina: Oh yeah! Lisa-chi is on our team
Moca: Me too. And Saya is here to give me some yummy bread!
(Tomori looked at Ran)
Anon: You want to know Ran a little better, Tomori?
Tomori: Well, you could say that.
Anon: Ricky would've loved this.
(Cut to Kanon's team)
Kaoru: Ah, Kanon. I'll always appreciate your presence.
Kanon: Tsukushi is here too, a fellow drummer!
(Kaoru turned around to see Rinko)
Kaoru: Aha, Rinko-san. You can be my ally.
Rinko: Thanks for picking me.
Kanon: Wasn't it Sakiko who picked you?

Two, taking to Band 1: So, Band 1. What's your team name?
Tae: Hmm... I think this team is radiant, bright even. And I'm sure we trust each other.
Two: So, what's your team name
Tae: We are the Radiant and Bright Band in Trust
(Team Name: R.A.B.B.I.T)
Two: You... want to be called Team R.A.B.B.I.T.?
Rei: Well, it works.
Two: Okay, moving on! Band two! Huh? Are you sure? Hmm... I don't know does it work? I'm thinking... Hmm...
Anon: What? Huh?
Two: Okay admittedly, it's growing on me! (Chuckles) Okay, okay, fine, fine, fine! You've convinced me! You guys can be... Band Two!
Ran: Whatever.
(Team name: Band 2)
Aya: This feels awfully familiar.
Kaoru: Okay, our name has to be something the world will remember. Something... fleeting
Tsukushi: Isn't that the opposite of what you just said?
Rokka: We have to be called Poppin'Party!
Rinko: But none of us are in Poppin'Party!
Rokka: Well then what do you suggest?
(Kanon watched her bandmates argue)
Kanon: Fuee...
(Team Name: Fuee~)
Two: Finally, Band 4. What's your name
Lisa: Well, I make cookies
Saya: And I make buns
Moca: And I eat buns.
Lisa: So we decided to be called Cookies and Buns!
(Team Name: Cookies and Buns)
Two: So now the teams are: R.A.B.B.I.T, Band 2, Fuee~ and Cookies and Buns!

Two: Let's see how well your teams work together, not just as teams, but as bands! The thirteenth challenge, unlucky for some, but apparently not for you guys, is to compose a song! Alternatively, you can choose to cover a song! I know how much you guys love covers. You have three hours to compose and rehearse your songs! After that, you'll all present to me your songs, which me, Oblivionis and ZACK will all rate your songs out of ten.
Sakiko: It's a pleasure to judge the contest.
Jun: I can't wait to see what you guys come up with!
Kaoru: That's Oblivionis?
Rinko: You only just realized?
Two: We'll see you all at the "S"tage!
(Two, Sakiko and Jun disappeared)

Anon: Why don't we play Haruhikage?
Tomori: What? Did you see what happened last time we played it in front of Sakiko?!
Aya: I don't know what happened with you guys, but I agree with Tomori. I think either we sing another song, or make a new one like Two said.
Maya: But what song are we gonna pick?
Aya: What about Shuwarin☆Drea~min?
Maya: No! Gyuu days!
Tomori: I think... Utaimashou Naraimashou is a good pick
Ran: You know what? Let's just write a new song (Looks at Tomori) Tomori, you're good at writing songs. Why don't you do it.
Tomori: Well, okay...

(Cut to Fuee~)
Kanon: Okay! What song shall we do?
Rinko: Well, I don't think any of us are good at composing songs... How about a cover.
Rokka: Can we cover a Poppin'Party song?
Tsukushi: I think the bigger issue here is that we have no bassist.
Rinko: Well, I can sort of fill in for the rhythm section.
Kanon: Okay.
Kaoru: I can't believe we have two drummers but no bassist.
Kanon: Come on, Kaoru. You can never have too many drummers!

Saya: Okay, Moca and Hina's on guitar, Lisa's on bass, I'm on drums, and PAREO's on keyboard. I think we have everyone we need!
PAREO: So, what song are we playing?
Saya: I mean, we do have three hours to write and rehearse a song. Hina, play a riff for me
(Hina began playing a fast riff with the Pachelbel's progression in E flat)
Saya: Good. Now we need to write a song around it.

(R.A.B.B.I.T.)
Tae: Okay, Mashiro. You're the one good with lyrics. You write it. And make sure the song includes rabbits.
Rei: Lyrics aren't the only thing we need. We also need the melody.
Tsugumi: How about let's write the lyrics first. Then we can improvise a melody over it.
LAYER: We need a drummer though
Misaki: I mean, I can take care of it. I can just create a backbeat we can all play over.

(About half an hour later, Tomori finished writing the lyrics)
Tomori: Okay, I'm done with the lyrics
Anon: Come on, can't we play a little bit of Haruhikage?
Maya: Well, even if we agreed to play it, I don't know the song.
Aya: Let's just stick to Tomori's song.
Tomori: Aya-san, since you also have a part in it, why don't you practice with me?
Aya: Of course!

(Tae walked up to Mashiro)
Tae: So, how's your lyrics coming?
Mashiro: I mean, it's hard to think of lyrics on a time limit.
Tae: We have two and a half hours left. Actually, can I look at your lyrics?
(Tae looked over at Mashiro's Black Vie En Note.)
Mashiro: I'm trying to put in all our best interests in mind.
Tae: Well, I think they're looking really good.
Mashiro: How are the others going?
Tae: Well, Misaki is finished with her drum tracks. She just needs to know the structure of your song.
Mashiro: And the others?
Tae: They were just going to improvise. We agreed on a key of B flat major.
Mashiro: I love that key. It's such a cheerful key that's full of hope, don't you think?
Tae: Yeah.

(Meanwhile, with Fuee~)
Rokka: Why did we decide on Wacha Mocha Pettan March?
Rinko: Because that's Kanon's song, and she's the leader.
Kaoru: It's a Hello Happy World song, it's sure to make them cheer.
Tsukushi: Two's a fan of Hello Happy, so it checks out.

(A montage happened of the girls composing and practicing their songs.)
(Kanon was practicing the choreography of her song)
(Mashiro was busy thinking lyrics)
(The members of Band 2 were rehearsing their song)
(Cookies and Buns were testing out different sounds)

(There was only 30 minutes left)
Mashiro: I think this is done.
(Misaki looked over to it)
Misaki: Those are wonderful lyrics. I'll go make changes to the drum track right away!

(Meanwhile, Sakiko, Jun and Two were talking)
Sakiko: Are you excited to listen to their songs?
Two: I'm sure they all have great submissions.
Sakiko: I can't wait to see what Tomori has created.
Two: You know, after this, I might visit Kokoro.
Jun: Can I visit Rana and Ako?
Two: Of course you may. (Looks at Sakiko) Sakiko, why don't you come too?
Sakiko: I think I might pass. Soyo might pester me.
(Two blinked)
Two: You two used to be in a band together, right?
Sakiko: I prefer not to talk about it. I just want to forget it all...
Two: ... I don't know Latin that much, but doesn't "Oblivionis" mean "Of forgetfulness?"
(Sakiko nods)
Two: Well, if there's anything you need, I'm here to help.

(Cut back to Cookies and Buns)
Saya: We only have half an hour left. Moca, have you thought up of lyrics?
Moca: Eh... Moca-chan just thought she would adlib it.
PAREO: Wait, so you have spent this entire time doing nothing?
Moca: I did not do nothing! I practiced my guitar!
Saya: Well, we need lyrics fast.

Tae: So, what's our chord progression?
LAYER: I was thinking of keeping it simple. I-vi-IV-V.
Tae: Sounds good to me, though I think it needs more variety. How about the Royal Road progression
Tsugumi: I don't understand what
Misaki: So, here's the plan. From my countdown, LAYER starts playing. After eight bars, everyone else comes in, and we have eight more bars of intro. Verse 1 is 14 bars long, then there's a break of four bars, then another verse for 16 bars. The bridge is 16 bars long, but hold for bars 13 and 14. Then comes the chorus. Once Mashiro finishes singing, play for four more bars and then we end the song.
Tsugumi: Sounds complicated.
Tae: Well, you can just follow us. How about I write down the chords for you.
Tsugumi: Sounds good to me.

(Later, Fuee~ finished practicing)
Kaoru: What a fleeting performance
Rinko: We're definitely gonna win this!
Rokka: Let's do this!

(Meanwhile, Cookies and Buns were performing for Moca.)
Moca: (humming a tune) we are cookies and buns... Okay, I think I got the lyrics down.
Hina: Well, we got, like, ten minutes left. Can you teach us the lyrics?
Moca: Of course!

(The other three teams were rehearsing except for R.A.B.B.I.T. when, they heard an announcement from Two)
Two: Everyone! Time is almost up! Finish up your songs and we'll meet at the "S"tage in the A-twos-ment park.
Aya: Yeah! We're gonna rock the house down!

(Cut to the "S"tage)
Two: Welcome everyone, to the BFBOTNS Band Shuffle! If you remember, me, Sakiko and Jun will rate your songs with a score out of ten. The team with the highest combined score will received a special award, while the two teams with the lowest combined scores will be up for elimination. First up is R.A.B.B.I.T. Come on up stage.
(Team R.A.B.B.I.T. walked onstage)
Tae: Hey, everyone. R.A.B.B.I.T. here. So, uh, actually, there are two things I need to say. First, this song is gonna be mostly improvised. Yeah. Only the lyrics, chords and drumtrack have been planned before hand. We don't even know the melody
Two: Okay, off to a great start.
Tae: Secondly, despite me being the leader of this band, I'm not actually gonna be singing. Anyways, roll call! Our DJ is Misaki Okusawa, and she will be providing our drums.
(Misaki scratched the disks)
Tae: On keyboard, Tsugumi Hazawa
(Tsugumi glissando'ed the keys of her piano)
Tae: On bass, my childhood friend Rei Wakana.
(Rei struck a note on her bass)
Rei: Please call me LAYER.
Tae: On guitar, me, Tae Hanazono.
(She played a quick guitar riff)
Tae: And last but not least, our vocalist! Mashiro Kurata!
Sakiko: Wait, Mashiro's gonna be singing?
(Mashiro stepped up)
Mashiro: Hi... so, I wrote this song in under two and a half hours. Hope it isn't bad.
(Misaki started the drumbeat, and then Rei joined in, and then the others)
(Mashiro started singing)

Delicate like a butterfly, yet strong as a bear.
No matter what, I always do my best.
Always and always, we strive to reach our light,
and hop straight through our dreams!

Bitter like the taste of coffee, or sweet like cake.
No need to hide your true feelings anymore.
Layers upon layers of stresses piling up,
We shake them off today.

Falling into the rabbit hole to my wonderland,
Let your heart's desires run free!
Even if you've lost your way, I hope that you can find your way to me...
Now let's fly!

Running through the field of wishes and freedom.
Dancing past the storms of struggles and sorrows.
I want to see your face smiling back at me
Riding on the wings of butterflies, we shine like a constellation in the sky
Now come with me to make our dreams come true!

Two: That was really nice, I rate it a 7/10 !
Sakiko: Any song with Mashiro can make my day! 9/10!
Jun: I... I guess it was nice. 5/10
(Final score: 21/30)

Two: Next up is Band 2! Can't wait to see my namesake band's song.
Tomori: Well, this is a song, that I composed with you in mind, actually.
Aya: Let's go!
(Band 2 started to play the song, but just before Tomori could start singing, Anon transitioned into Haruhikage)
Sakiko: What?
Aya: Sorry! This was not supposed to happen!
Ran: Anon! Stop!
(Ran ran over and took Anon's guitar)
Tomori: Why did you play Haruhikage?
(In the upside down, Soyo sneezed)
(Tomori looked at Sakiko, on the verge of tears)
Sakiko: 0/10...
Two: I don't know that much about why Sakiko doesn't want to hear that song, but I was really hoping to hear the song that you composed.
Tomori: Technically, I also composed that song.
Two: Oh you know what I mean. That's a 3/10.
Jun: Anon Chihaya, you reminded Sakiko of Crychic, even when she doesn't want any part of it, so that's a 4/10.
(Final score: 7/30)
Maya: Way to go, Ann. You cost us the challenge.

Two: Anyways, Team Fuee~. I can't wait to see what you came up with.
Kanon: Actually, we are gonna cover one of my own band's songs. Here is Wacha Mocha Pettan March!
(Team Fuee~ started playing the song.)
Two: Ooh, I like this one
(Kanon started singing)

Petapeta pettan to nanakai koronde
Petapeta battan to hachikai taoreta
Nanimo kamo zenbu umaku ikanakute
Tankobu darake kokoro mo karada mo baibai

Sekai wa kyodai de bokura wa ko bito mitai
Uhhya~ Doushiyou...! Tsubusaresou...
Soredemo yaranakya dare ga yaru no? Don't give up!
Iessaa! Gamushara
Yuuki no suitchi☆oon!!

Izayuko!
Wacha! Mocha! Wacha! Mocha!(Tomori was dancing to the music)
Fu~ra~ fu~ru~ri~n
Hora wacha! Mocha! Shite bate chatte mo
Kimi ga warau dake de zen kaifuku damon!
(◉)Everyone: Waai!
(KM)Isshoukenmei! Yaritai koto tsukami ni yukou!
Hora sutte! Haite! Ookiku
(◉)HOP! STEP! JUMP! SHOUT!!!
(KM)Charenji no maachingu~♪

Two: What a Happy song! Fitting for Hello, Happy World! 9/10 !
Sakiko: Yeah, I kind of liked it too. 8/10.
Jun: E... 8/10 too.
(Final score: 25/30)

Two: So it looks like Team 2 will be up for elimination. But will Cookies and Buns be joining them?
Moca: Don't worry. We got this.
(They walked up on stage)
Moca: We are Cookies and Buns! Hope you all have a Mocatastic time! Here is our debut song, "We are Cookies and Buns"!
(They started performing)

(Moca: I love cookies)
(Moca: I love buns)
(Moca: I love cookies and buns!)

A Mocatastic flavor, a Sayalicious treat.
Eating delicious pan, it just can't beat
A little bit of sugar, a little of spice.
A little bit of love and hope and everything nice!
A rainbow of smells fly through the air. The show has just begun.
You take flour and milk and mix it together, and time to have some fun!

Even when times are tough, I know it's same as always.
Even when times are hard, I can believe...
Now time to share our hearts, and spread our lovely magic!
Won't you sing with me?
(Saya, PAREO, Hina and Lisa: C! O! O, K, I! E, S, B, U, N! S!)

(MASYRNHHLI)Now let's sing together, in a Mocatastic rainbow.
Driving all our spirits closer, our souls becoming one!
The world will sing together, to the rhythm of our hearts!
Making people cheer just like a delicious melon pan!

Now let's sing together, in a Mocatastic rainbow.
It's a dazzling party, and the show has just begun!
The world will sing together, to the rhythm of our hearts!
(SY) Over here (RN) Over there (HH) Singing loud! (LI) Singing clear!) (MA) For you...
(MASYRNHHLI) We are Cookies and Buns!

(Moca: I love cookies)
(Saya, PAREO, Hina and Lisa: We love cookies)
(Moca: I love buns)
(Saya, PAREO, Hina and Lisa: We love bun)
(Moca: I love what?)
(Moca, Saya, PAREO, Hina and Lisa: We love cookies and buns)

Two: What a fun song! 8/10 !
Sakiko: The lyrics were all over the place. 6/10.
Two: So now it's down to Jun. If his score is higher than 7, you guys are safe. But if not...
Sakiko: Then you'll be up for elimination!
(Cookies and Buns waited anxiously for Jun's response)
Jun: It was... okay... 6/10.
(Final score: 20/10)
Lisa: I can't believe we lost.
Moca: It was such a good song too.

Two: Viewers! Band 2 and Cookies and Buns are up for elimination! You get ONE vote per team, so use your vote wisely! Use the polls in the comments section to cast the votes for the contestants you want safe. The contestants with the least votes on each team will leave the show!

Kanon: Wait! You haven't told us our prize yet!
Sakiko: Oh yeah. Your prize is a previously eliminated contestant.
Everyone: What?
Two: That's right! There's another big thing coming, and it's a rejoin! So viewers! Vote for one of these eliminated contestants to rejoin the game!
Soyo: Come on. I really need to rejoin the game.
Yukina: Roselia must rise back to greatness, even if Roselia... doesn't really exist as a team anymore.
Hagumi: If you vote me, I'll give you free croquettes!
Rimi: I really want to rejoin to see Kaoru-senpai.
Himari: So do I!
Eve: Bushido!
Two: Say something else
Eve: Nah, I don't think I will.
Rui: It doesn't matter whether I rejoin or not. I don't really care for the prize anyways.
(Jun walks in onto Rana)
Rana: Hi, Jun.
Jun: Hey, Rana.
Ako: Rise, my loyal lovelies, and I shall rise like a phoenix from the ashes.
Rui: I think you said that last time
Kasumi: I'm like the star of the show! Please let me rejoin!
MASKING: If I rejoin, I'll remember to make a huge cake for you!
Toko: There's no way I could've lost! Toko Nation, let's rise and bring me back to greatness!
Chisato: I... uh... can we rehearse this?
Taki: HUH?!
Kokoro: Vote for me, and I will make TPOT happy again! ("Also thanks for that challenge, Two")
Tomoe: Alright! Let's do this! Soiya! Soiya!
CHU2: Vote for me, and together, we can Sekai o Kaeru!
Arisa: If I rejoin, can my prize be a bonsai? I kind of miss the ones I have at home
Nanami: If I don't rejoin... please let my vote count be the average of the votes.
Sayo: I... honestly don't know how to feel about this. I mean, I just got out. Rejoining the game seems... kind of pointless. I imagine this is what Kaoru felt.
Two: So, there you have it! Alongside the two teams up for elimination, you can vote someone to rejoin Battle for Bandori on the Nintendo Switch! Use the poll in the comments to cast your vote!

(Jun and Rana were talking)
Jun: So are you excited to rejoin?
Rana: ... Only a bit.
Ako: Well, I really want to rejoin! Hey, between this episode and next episode, can I stay outside of the upside down with you?
Rana: Me too.
Jun: Well, I have to consult Two about it.
(Two appeared)
Two: I mean, you can, I guess. But if you don't rejoin, then it's back in this place.
Rana: I know.
Ako: Say, I heard that Sakiko's here.
Two: Oh yeah. You can meet her.
Ako: Yes!
Two: Okay! I'm sending you guys back up now.
(Two grabs Jun, Rana and Ako and leaves the upside down)

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(Cookies and Buns and Ako were talking)
Moca: Thank you for that wonderful birthday party yesterday.
Hina: It's no problem! You're our team leader, our most treasured member!
PAREO: Well, let's talk about the elimination today.
Saya: Oh yeah. We lost the first challenge with new teams.
Lisa: Well, I hope I don't get eliminated.
Ako: Of course you won't, Lisa-nee! You're the cool big sis.
Lisa: Yeah. What about you, Ako? Are you excited to rejoin?
Ako: Of course, if it means I get to spend more time with you guys!
PAREO: But you're going onto Kanon's team.
Ako: It's okay! I'll have Rin-Rin!
Saya: It's a bit early.
(Two appeared in front of them)
Two: Just as a heads up, me and Saki decided to host Cake at Stake at the "S"tage. It's a very special Cake at Stake, so we decided to do something special
Saya: I honestly don't know why we don't use the "s"tage that much.
Ako: Well, I'd be delighted to see what you've come up...

(Later that day, all the BanG Girls, including the eliminated ones, were all gathered around the "S"tage)
Kokoro: I can't wait to see what Two came up with!
(Two walked up on stage with Oblivionis and ZACK)
Soyo: Why is Sakiko here?
Taki: That's Sakiko?
Rana: Can't believe you're the only one who didn't know.
Two: Welcome, BanG Gang! Last challenge, twenty of you performed songs as new bands on this very stage. So for the first Cake at Stake after the team swap, Me and the Gang would like to perform our very own song! Hit it!
(Oblivionis and ZACK started playing)

Every day, I think of all the things I'll make
With my pans, my mixer and my oven tray.
Get the eggs, the flour and the butter sticks
Or get lazy and just make it with a mix.

Maybe strawberry shortcake, I'll never get bored of it,
Vanilla, and chocolate, and funfetti, oh!
Red velvet or carrot, and no matter, I swear
That it'll be the best ever to take to the show!

(STJS)Hey Two!
(2)When you bake a cake,
Decorate it, take it to the players who are safe,
That's how you know it's Cake at Stake (Oblivionis and ZACK: stake, stake, stake)
Cake at Stake! (Oblivionis and ZACK: stake, stake, stake)
Cake at Stake! (Oblivionis and ZACK: stake, (cake!) stake, (cake!) stake)
(Oblivionis and ZACK: Cake at Stake!)

(Everyone clapped)
Two: Anyways, would Band 2 and Cookies and Buns please come up on stage.

(So Band 2 and Cookies and Buns were on stage)
Two: Band 2. You disappointed my own value by scoring a 7/30, so you do the Cake at Stake first. Today's cake is melon bread!
Moca: Actually, can my team do the elimination first.
Two: ... Alright, for the birthday girl. Cookies and Buns! Your song was very catchy ("YouTube upload coming soon"), but it just wasn't enough to beat R.A.B.B.I.T.'s. You received 38 votes. And Lisa is the first one safe with 8 votes. Here's your bread. (Throws bread)
Lisa: (Catches it) Thanks. (Gives it to Moca) Here, you can have it.
Two: Next up is Hina with 8 votes.
Hina: Boppin'! (Catches bread) Do you want mine too, Moca?
(Moca takes the bread)
Moca: Now I have two yummy melon bread
Two: And now you have three, because you're safe with 7 votes! (Throws another melon bread at Moca)
Two: So now it's down to Saya and PAREO. It was a very close battle. Will the baker or the maid be eliminated?
Hina: Does PARE-chan count as a maid?
Two: Let's show the votes!
(The votes are slowly revealed. Saya is safe with 7 votes...)
Two: And the Faithful dog Pareko is eliminated with 6.
(Two throws the bread at Saya, then she gives it to Moca)
PAREO: Well, my time is up. Well, thank you everyone for supporting me. And thank you CHU2-sama, who may or may not be joining me in the upside down.
CHU2: Thank you, PAREO
(PAREO smiled, then Two wipes her away)
Two: Anyways, Oblivionis! Would you like to do it, since you were the one who hated their song the most?
Oblivionis: Of course. Band 2. For playing Haruhikage, you are up for elimination.
Soyo: They did WHAT?!
Oblivionis: We got 31 votes, seven votes less than the band of baked goods.
Tomori: I hope I don't get eliminated.
Oblivionis: Don't worry, Tomorin. You are safe with 9 votes. Here is your pitiful bread of nourishment, marking you only barely safe from the cold reaches of death.
(Oblivionis threw it to Tomori, only for Moca to catch it)
Moca: This bread isn't pitiful
Saya: Moca, you have four bread already.
Oblivionis: Two more vocalists are safe, as Aya and Ran are safe with seven votes each.
(Oblivionis threw the bread at Aya and Ran)
(Ran gave it her bread to Moca)
Ran: I'm not really hungry.
Hina: Don't encourage her!
Oblivionis: Maya Yamato. The least popular one of your band. I wouldn't be surprised if nobody voted for you.
Hina: Hey! Maya-chan has her fans!
Oblivionis: And little of Anon Chihaya. You even dare to play that song to me. Even when you know that I'll be judging you. Did you learn nothing from our last meeting?
Anon: Well.
Oblivionis: (Tearing up the final bread into eight) The people have cast their ballots. The one who will compete for one more day will be...
(Oblivionis threw the bread at the two. Five pieces landed at Maya and three landed at Anon)
Oblivionis: Pitiful little Anon. It serves you right. Now, to humiliate you. Please feed Maya your bread.
Maya: Uhh... I can eat them myself. We don't have to eat them now.
Anon: I... wasn't that hungry anyways. (Anon walks over to Maya's mouth and feeds her the bread) Here you go, Anon.
Moca: God, I wish that were me.
Two: Well, see you Ann.
Anon: For the last time, my name's not-
(Anon got engulfed by flames)
Ako: That was so cool!
Two: But don't go yet! We still have one more Cake at Stake to get through. Jun, you can host this one.
ZACK: Alright!

(So now all the eliminated contestants are on stage, as well as Team Fuee~)
ZACK: Welcome everyone to Cake at Stake! Are you all excited?!
Rui: Not really
ZACK: It looks like we received 26 votes!
Chisato: 26 votes? There are more of us than there are of them, and we still get less votes.
ZACK: Don't question the numbers, Chii-chan, because you got 0 votes! Send her away, Two!
(Two clapped her away)
ZACK: And Ako. You... also got zero votes.
Ako: Aw dang it. (Two claps her away)
ZACK: Also with zero votes are Eve, Himari, Rimi, Hagumi, and Soyo!
(Two claps them away as ZACK said them one by one)
ZACK: Now who's the next one to be sent to the elimination space? Looks like it's good old Tommie with 1 vote. How are you feeling?
Tomoe: A bit bummed out that I didn't get in. (Gets clapped)
ZACK: (Walks to Kokoro) What about you? What are you gonna do when you rejoin?
Kokoro: I'm gonna help my new team make the world smile and win challenges!
ZACK: Well guess who's not smiling today?
(Kokoro is out with 1 vote)
ZACK: uh... Two? The clap?
Two: I was just gonna let her walk behind me
Kokoro: It's okay! I want to experience the clap!
Two: Well alright. (Claps her to the elimination stage)
ZACK: Next we have Toko of TOKO fame! She is also eliminated with a single pitiful vote!
(Two claps her out)
ZACK: And so is MASKING!
(Two claps her out)
ZACK: Rana, I'd really wish you'd rejoin, but unfortunately, you only have a single vote. Damn.
Rana: It's okay.
(Two claps her out)
ZACK: And the last one with a single vote is Rui!
Rui: That's fine (She gets clapped away)
ZACK: Now there are only seven of you left! Two of you got two votes, four of you got three votes, and one of you will be rejoining with four votes!
Rinko: So... who are the ones with two votes
ZACK: It looks like they both end with mi!
Kasumi: What! That's so unfair!
Nanami: 26/20=1.3. I guess it's close enough.
(The two got clapped)
ZACK: Out of the final five, who is gonna be joining Team Fuee~?
Rinko: I hope it's Yukina or Hikawa-san.
ZACK: Let's show the votes!
(A drumroll played and the votes revealed. Taki got four votes, while Yukina, CHU2, Arisa, and Sayo got three)
Taki: Huh?!
ZACK: And Taki rejoins!
CHU2: Damn it! So close too.
Hina: I wanted Onee-chan to win.
(Two clapped the other four away)
ZACK: As a reward for joining, you get the final melon bread. (Gives the bread to Taki)
(Taki walked over to her new team)
Kanon: Welcome to Team Fuee~.
Kaoru: We hope you enjoy your stay.
Taki: Oh, I'm still with you.

(Later, Sakiko and Jun were changing back into their normal clothes)
Jun: That was fun.
Sakiko: Yeah. (Looks at Two) So, what's the challenge?
Two: I was gonna ask you guys for a challenge idea.
Sakiko: What about a treasure hunt?
Two: Excellent idea!

(Meanwhile, in Fuee's room)
Taki: So this is your room, huh?
(Taki noticed Tako-chan's tank)
Taki: You have an octopus?
Kanon: It was a gift from Two. He said we could have a replacement octopus, (Glares at Tsukushi) as someone sent the first one in for slaughter.
Tsukushi: It was for the challenge!
Taki: Speaking of the challenge, how are we gonna do the challenge?
Tsukushi: Well, we won last time.
(An announcement was made)
Two: Everyone! Meet me outside and I'll announce the fourteenth challenge!

(So everyone was outside. Two was dressed in a pirate outfit)
Two: Yar har, me maties. Are ye excited to begin yer next challenge?
Lisa: Why are you speaking like that?
Two: Because today's challenge is to find dear Lady Oblivionis's buried treasure! I will be takin' ye to a deserted island, where ye will be searchin' fo' one of two hidden treasure chests. If ye find th' booty, yer safe, but if not... well, you'll be walking the plank! Now go, maties! Yer challenges starts now!
(Two teleports them to the island)

Kanon: Okay! Let's start searching. Get digging!
Fuee~: On it!
Rokka: Do you think we shall split up?
Tsukushi: Of course. Kanon and Kaoru will check this side of the island, you two will go in this direction and me and Taki will go that direction.
Kaoru: Sounds like a good idea.
(They split up.)

(Meanwhile, with R.A.B.B.I.T.)
Tae: Do you think we should head off into the jungle or something?
Mashiro: N... No way! It's scary there
Misaki: Don't worry. I will protect you
Rei: Well, Two said it was buried treasure.
Tae: No reason it couldn't be buried in the jungle.
Misaki: Well, I guess there isn't any reason not to enter the jungle.
(The five entered the jungle)

(Meanwhile, Band 2 was looking around)
Aya: Hey! Hey! I found a cave!
(The other three members ran over to it)
Ran: Do you think the treasure could be in here somewhere?
Tomori: It looks scary.
Maya: Don't worry, Tomori-chan. I'm here.
(They entered when they bumped into Cookies and Buns)
Aya: Hina?!
Hina: Hi, Aya-chan!
Maya: What are you doing here?
Lisa: Hey! We were in this cave first!
Saya: Hina said that her instincts told her to go in there.
Maya: You think the treasure is in here?
(Hina nods)
Saya: Hey, where did Tomori run off to?
(The seven of them stopped. Tomori was nowhere to be seen.)
Lisa: Please don't tell me we have to look for her.

(Meanwhile, Rinko and LOCK were digging for the treasure on the beach)
Rinko: Found anything yet, Rokka?
Rokka: No.
(Rinko climbed out of the hole)
Rinko: I'm just gonna take a break
Rokka: Now? What if the other team finds the treasure first?
Rinko: Last time we saw R.A.B.B.I.T, they were heading off into the jungle. That's at least one competition down.
Rokka: Yeah, but there's still Band 2 and C&B.
Rinko: It's okay. I'm sure we'll find that treasure soon.
(Rokka climbed of the hole)
Rokka: I'll go check another spot
Rinko: I wonder. How are the others doing?

(Meanwhile, with Kaoru and Kanon)
Kaoru: Alas, I have found no treasure in this hole.
(Kaoru left the hole and started digging in another spot)
Kaoru: Have you found the treasure yet?
Kanon: (Shakes her head) No.
Kaoru: This is taking such a long time.
Kanon: Well Tsukushi wants us to keep digging.

(Meanwhile, Band 2 and Cookies and Buns were looking for Tomori)
Ran: Tomori? Where are you?
Lisa: Hey, look. Bandages.
(Lisa points at a trail of penguin bandaids)
Ran: Follow it! It might lead us to Tomori!
(They ran over to it and saw Tomori, who was staring at an underground archway.)
Moca: That's so cool.
Hina: I wonder what's inside.
Maya: I think it's Togawa-san's treasure.
Hina: Then, let's go in!
(The two teams ventured in the temple)
Tomori: This place looks so pretty
Saya: Seems kind of dangerous.
(Lisa activates a tripwire, and a boulder came rolling at them)
Hina: Run!
(The two teams ran from the boulder, eventually reaching a fork in the road.)
(They split up, with Hina, Aya, Moca and Tomori going left and the rest going right.)
(The boulder went left)
(Hina noticed a divot)
Hina: Guys! Up here!
(The four of them climbed up to the divot, and went in it. The boulder rolled right past.)
Hina: We're safe.
Aya: But we're split up.
Moca: Yeah.

(Tsukushi was digging, when her shovel hit something)
Tsukushi: Hey! I think I found something!
(Tsukushi picked it up and put it. It was a treasure chess marked with a symbol that looked like a blue doll)
Taki: That must be one of Sakiko's treasures!
(Two appeared in front of them)
Two: Shiver me timbers, Fuee~! Ye are the first to find the booty, which means ye are safe!
Taki: Yes! Let's go tell the others!

(Meanwhile, with R.A.B.B.I.T.)
Mashiro: This looks scary.
Rei: There's nothing to be worry about, Mashiro!
(Suddenly, Tae tripped.)
Rei: Hana-chan! Are you okay?
Tae: (Gets up) I'm fine.
Misaki: Umm... how are we supposed to find our way back?
Tae: Well, I got my secret weapon!
(Tae got out a chocolate cornet tied to a string)
Tae: Cornets always points north by Hooke's Law.
Misaki: A) I don't think that's what Hooke's law is. B) There is no way, that's gonna-
(The cornet started spinning)
Misaki: Wait, what?
Tae: You were saying?
Rei: Let's just find the treasure, and get out.

(Meanwhile, back in the cave system with Ran, Maya, Saya and Lisa.)
Lisa: I sure hope Moca is okay wherever she is.
Saya: Hey guys, look at that!
(They saw a door with a strange panel filled with marked tiles)
(The four of them walked over to it)
Ran: Do you think it's a puzzle to open the door?
Saya: It looks like this
Maya: Wait, I recognize this! This is a sliding puzzle!
Lisa: Oh, I can never figure out those.
Maya: Don't worry! I am good at these
(Maya walked up to the panel and started moving around tiles)

(Meanwhile, with Aya, Hina, Tomori and Moca, they came across more tiles. This time, they are laid out on a much larger grid on the floor)
Aya: This is like one of those things in movies where you have to step on the right tiles or else a trap will activate.
(Hina stepped on one and arrows started shooting at her)
(She quickly dodged, but landed on another incorrect tile. This time, a flaming bat swung at her, knocking her out and burning her alive at the same time)
Aya: Well, she's dead.
Tomori: How will we know which ones are the correct tiles to step on?
Moca: Well, I think I saw a map in one of the previous rooms.
Aya: That's great! Can you show us the way?
Moca: I forgot!
(Aya and Tomori face faulted)
Aya: Well, let's just try Hina's idea. Just try and dodge all the traps.
(So they did so, but one by one, they eventually died. Aya by spikes falling into her, and Moca by being shot by an arrow knocking her onto another trap tile, which opened up causing her to fall into the abyss)
(Finally, Tomori managed to make it to the other side)
Tomori: Finally!
(Suddenly, Tomori tripped and fell onto the adjacent tile, which caused a stone block to crush her)

(Cut back to Team R.A.B.B.I.T)
Rei: Well, we looked around for long enough. Shall we start digging?
Tae: Uhh... actually... I forgot the shovels.
Misaki: You what?!
Tae: Sorry.
Mashiro: Looks like we have to go back to get them.
Tae: You're lucky I brought the cornet compass.
Misaki: Yeah, yeah. Show us the way.
(They started following Tae)
Mashiro: It's a good thing Moca or Rimi isn't on our team.

(Maya finished the sliding puzzle, with the resulting image being the number two)
(The door opened)
Maya: Yes! We did it!
(They ventured on and eventually, they reached the treasure chest elevated)
Maya: We found it!
(The four of them high fived each other)
Ran: Now it's time to grab that chest!
Lisa: Oh no you don't!
(Ran and Lisa started fighting)
(With them distracted, Maya ran up, but just before she could reach the chest, Saya grabbed her foot)
Maya: Let go!
Saya: I don't want to lose a second time in a row!
(Saya pulled Maya down, sending them both ragdolling to the ground)
(Ran and Lisa raced to the chest)
(Lisa finally made it to the top, but just before she could grab it, Ran picked it up)
Ran: Aha! Take that, Cookies and Buns!
(At that moment, Two teleported everyone to him on the surface.)
Two: And the little scallywag Ran managed to seize the coffer before the other team, which means R.A.B.B.I.T and Cookies and Buns will be walking the plank!
Misaki: Can you stop talking like that?
Two: Alright. The challenge is over anyways.
Lisa: Hey, where's Hina and Moca?
Ran: Aya and Tomori are missing too.
Two: I think... they died. I'll recover them when we get back. Anyways,

Two: Viewers! R.A.B.B.I.T. and Cookies and buns are up for elimination! You get ONE vote per team, so use your vote wisely! Use the polls in the comments section to cast the votes for the contestants you want safe. The contestants with the least votes on each team will leave the show!

(Aya woke up in a strange place, specifically, the waiting room)
Aya: What the... where am I? (Gasps) This is the stage of our first performance!
Hina: What are you talking about? We're obviously in space. (Gasp) There's pictures of Onee-chan everywhere!
Moca: You're both wrong, actually. This is Yamabuki bakery
Tomori: Actually, this place looks different for different people. I see the room where I used to practice with CRYCHIC.
Aya: You've been here before, Tomori?
Tomori: Well... yeah. I think this is where we go when we die
(Aya notices the radio)
Aya: What's that radio?
Tomori: I'm not sure.
Hina: Let's try it!
(She ran over to it and started fiddling with it. She then pulled it and disappeared)
Everyone: Hina!
(She returned a few seconds later)
Hina: It took me to a lava world.
(Suddenly, the four started being compressed)
Hina: What's happening?!
Tomori: We're being recovered.
(They came out of the recovery center)
Two: There we go. You are all alive and well.
Aya: Yeah...

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(Aya, Hina, Moca and Tomori were all sitting around
Aya: What a strange experience!
Moca: Does anyone else know about that place?
Tomori: I only told Anon and Taki.
Aya: I've been asking around. Nobody else seems to remember that place.
Moca: So why only us?
Hina: There was a radio there.
(The other teams looked at her)
Tomori: Oh yeah. When you touched it, you disappeared.
Hina: It sent me to the lava world, actually.
Aya: Well, since we all experienced that place, why don't we form an alliance! We could make Tomori the leader since she's been there before.
Tomori: Twice, actually. I... killed myself to experience that place again.
Aya: Oh...
Moca: Anyways, me and Moca need to get going to Cake at Stake. Do you wanna watch?
Aya: Nah. We're good.

(The two teams were gathered on the "S"tage)
Two: So, you teams failed to find the treasure.
Hina: To be fair, half of my team died.
Two: Well, this is your second time here. But since you guys were closer to getting the treasure, R.A.B.B.I.T will be up first! We got 22 votes this time, and the cake is Battle for BanG Dream on the Nintendo Switch CDs, featuring both your songs performed for the song challenge, as well as Fuee~'s cover of Wacha Mocha Pettan March!
Tae: That's just three songs and 6 minutes of audio
Two: Actually, I had Team Fuee~ record a full version of their cover. In addition, during Moca's birthday party a few days back, they decided to record a full version of We are Cookies and Buns
Moca: Jamming out with friends was a wonderful birthday present
Mashiro: I wish we recorded a full version
LAYER: So... uhh... who's the first one safe.
Two: Well, uhh, the thing is, all but one of you got 5 votes.
Tae: Well, can you tell us who is eliminated then?
Two: Oh right! Let's reveal the votes!
(The votes appeared and Rei will be eliminated with two votes)
Tae: Lay! You can't go!
LAYER: It's okay, Hana-chan. I think I did pretty well in the competition. Just win for me. For the both of us!
(LAYER disappears with a powerpoint transition)
(Two tosses the CDs to the other four members of R.A.B.B.I.T)
Two: Anyways, onto Cookies and Buns, who got one less vote than R.A.B.B.I.T.! The first one safe is Moca, with one third of the votes!
Moca: Sweet. (Catches the CD)
Two: Then we have Lisa, with one less than Moca! Here's your CD! (Throws the CD at her)
Lisa: I can't wait to have a listen.
(A spotlight shone on Hina and Saya)
Hina: What? In the bottom two? No!
Saya: Seriously! Why do I keep getting in the bottom two?
Two: Well let's show the votes
(The votes slowly got revealed. Hina got five votes, while Saya got 3)
Two: After so long of being in the bottom two, Saya is finally eliminated! (Throws the CD at Hina)
Moca: No! How am I supposed to get my bread now?!
Saya: It's okay. At least you have Lisa!
Lisa: That's right. I'll learn how to make your favourite breads in place of Saya.
Moca: Nothing beats Yamabuki bakery.
(Two snaps Saya away)

(Moca and Hina met up with Aya and Tomori)
Aya: So, how did the elimination go?
Moca: Saya got eliminated.
Tomori: Wow. It's gonna suck not having your bread. I think the hotel sells bread. I guess that will have to do.
Aya: Anyways, since we're an alliance, do you think we should create a name for ourselves?
Tomori: Well, what do you have in mind?
Hina: Well, I was thinking something along the lines of "La Salle d'Attente". It's French for "The waiting room".
Aya: How about "Les Gals d'Attente"!
Moca: Eh... could use a little work, but it's fine.
Hina: Sounds boppin'!
Aya: Can we invite Taki?
Tomori: Taki hasn't been in the Waiting Room, so I'm not sure she fits.
Hina: Oh well. Anyways, let's head off to our challenge!

(The girls were at the beach)
Two: Today's sandcastle is to build the biggest and best sandcastle you can! You have one hour to build your sandcastle. At the end of the hour, I'll be judging your sandcastles.
Sakiko: We're not judging this time?
Two: It's not as big as a challenge as the song contest. Anyways, the two teams with the worst sandcastles will be up for elimination! And your time starts now!
(A cloud timer appeared)

(Band 2 and Cookies and buns were talking)
Aya: As fellow BFBOTNS 13 losers, cave explorers, and Gals d'Attente, I think we should work on the sand castle together!
Hina: We only have three members left, so we need all the help we can get.
Aya: Okay! Us Gals d'Attente will work on the main castle! The other three will work on the walls, moat and other buildings.
Band 2 and Cookies and Buns: Okay!

(Meanwhile with R.A.B.B.I.T)
Tae: Okay! In honor of our fallen comrade Lay, we should make our castle multi layered!
Tsugumi: Sounds difficulit.
Misaki: Well, if we just build one layer at a time, we'll be fine.
Mashiro: I think we should do it.
Tae: Alright! Wakana Kingdom, here we come!

(Meanwhile, with Fuee~)
Kanon: Alright! This is another water related challenge! I think we got this.
Taki: Wait? How are you confident that we're gonna win just because it's a water challenge?
Kaoru: Kanon has a way with the water. She is one with the ocean
Tsukushi: Well she was able to talk underwater.
Rinko: And she did win the treasure island challenge.
Rokka: Didn't she lose the octopus challenge?
Kanon: That was Tsukushi's fault! Now let's get to work! Me and Kaoru will build the keep. Tsukushi and Taki, you build the walls. LOCK is on turret duty, and Rinko will work on the moat.
Rokka: I'll go find some seashells to decorate the tower with.
(Rokka left)
Kaoru: Now, shall we get building?
Taki: Okay!

(Meanwhile, with Band 2 and Cookies and Buns)
Aya: Hey, doesn't that tower look like it came from Hogwarts?
Hina: Oh yeah! I just love Harry Potter!
Aya: I've read a few books. I think I would be Gryffindor.
Hina: Well, I'm a Ravenclaw!
Moca: I only watched the movies. I think I might be a Slytherin. Nah, Ran's the Slytherin. Maybe I'm a Hufflepuff.
Tomori: I prefer Percy Jackson.
Maya: Oh! Me too!
Lisa: Well, we can totally turn this into Hogwarts.
Maya: That's a good idea. But we also need to add that extra Band 2/Cookies and Buns flair.
Hina: Of course! If it ain't got that vibe, it ain't by Cookies and Buns!
Aya: Let's do it!

(Fifteen minutes have passed)
Tae: Okay! That's Layer 1 done. Onto Layer 2.
Mashiro: I'll go decorate it a little more. (Mashiro started decorating it)
Tsugumi: Do you think it needs a moat?
Tae: You can dig it up if you want.
Tsugumi: Yay!

(Cut back to Fuee~)
Kanon: Good work, everyone!
(Rinko grabs a bucket)
Rinko: I'm gonna get some water for the moat.
(She walked over to the water, and picked some of it up. She carefully poured it into the moat
Tsukushi: LOCK's still not back with those shells.
Rinko: There might not be that much shells here.
Taki: Well, I'll just look for her
(Taki got up and left)
Tsukushi: Hey! Don't leave me here!

(Taki was walking when she noticed Band 2 and C&B's castle)
Taki: Woah.
(Taki walked over to Tomori)
Taki: Nice work, Tomori!
Tomori: Oh. Thanks
Lisa: Hey! Careful! You'll ruin our castle! (Lisa glares at her) Unless that's your intention.
Taki: What?! No! I just came to admire your work!
Aya: Yeah. Get off our property!
Taki: Okay! Okay! I'll get out of your face! (Taki ran away)
Taki: Gosh, where could that LOCK be?

(Time passed and R.A.B.B.I.T. was working on their third layer)
Tsugumi: You know, this kind of looks like a cake.
(Tae looks at it)
Tae: You're right. It's making me a bit hungry. I... actually forgot to have lunch.
Tsugumi: Well, when the challenge is over, I'll make you
Misaki: Hey. Do you think that the addition of towers would help this look... less like a cake.
Tae: I suppose so.
Misaki: I'll collect the sand for it.
(Misaki walked off)

(Meanwhile, with Band 2 and Cookies and Buns)
Moca: I'm tired.
Aya: Well, how about you take a break. The rest of us can take it from here.
Moca: Alright.
(Moca got up, but accidentally knocks down part of the wall.)
Ran: Moca!
Moca: Oh! Oops! Sorry! Let me fix that!
(Moca went over and helped Ran rebuild the wall.)
Hina: And immediately, she goes back to helping Ran.

(Back with Fuee~)
Rinko: Taki-san and LOCK-san still haven't returned
Kaoru: Well, I think our castle is looking good enough.
Rinko: It looks like something out of a fairytale.
Kaoru: And who do you have to thank for that?
Tsukushi: Enough of your vanity. Just keep building until LOCK returns with those shells.
Kanon: Yeah. You heard her.
Kaoru: Alright.

(A quick timelapse of the four teams building their sandcastles)
(There were now only 12 minutes remaining)
(Team R.A.B.B.I.T. has just finished their fourth layer)
Misaki: And our towers are done!
(They stepped back and admired their work)
Tae: Hey, do you think this castle could use another layer?
Mashiro: I mean, I guess so. Five layers for the five members of R.A.B.B.I.T.
Misaki: I mean, we still got time. I say we do it.

(Aya looked at Tomori, who was lost in thought)
(She looked over at Hina)
Aya: Hey, what do you think she's thinking about?
Hina: Well, it's either the castle or the Salle d'Attente. Or maybe she found something pretty like a rock. Or something else entirely. You never know with girls like her.
(Aya stared at Tomori)
Aya: I feel like something is wrong with her.
Hina: Let's confront her about it after the challenge.
(Tomori was thinking about the mysterious man she met on her second visit to the Salle d'Attente. She remembered his words. "Something big is coming".)

(Meanwhile, back with Team Fuee~)
Tsukushi: We are so gonna win. And once we get those shells on, it's gonna look even better!
Kaoru: Looks like I need more sand. (She looked at Rinko) Rinko, my kitten, please be a dear and fetch some more wet sand.
Rinko: Will do.
(Rinko dug up some more sand and put it in her bucket. But just as we was about to give it to Kaoru, she tripped on the moat and the whole castle came falling down)
Kanon: Fuee~.
(At that moment, Taki and Rokka returned with the shells)
Taki: Hope these shells are good enough-
(They looked at the damage)
Rokka: Wow. That's... not good.
Kanon: Just give us the shells and help us rebuilt the entire castle.

(Later, the fifth layer of R.A.B.B.I.T.'s castle was done)
Misaki: There we go! Now Mashiro, do your thing!
Mashiro: Okay. (Mashiro got to work on decorating the castle, adding windows and doors to it.)
Tsugumi: That looks so cute, Mashiro!
Mashiro: (Blushes) Oh... uh... thanks. I'm not very used to people complimenting my work.
Tae: I can't wait to see the finished product.

(The last few minutes were spent decorating and detailing R.A.B.B.I.T's castle, frantically rebuilding Fuee~'s castle, and adding the finishing touches to Band 2 and Cookies and Buns's castle)
(The final seconds of the cloud timer ticked down, and soon the challenge was over!)
Two: Time is up! I can't wait to see your sandcastles.
Jun: All of those look really nice.
Kanon: Thank you. It's a bit rushed, though.
Two: Well, I'll give your score later! First, we have R.A.B.B.I.T's castle)
(Two looked at it, and was amazed by the scale)
Two: Wow! Five stories tall? It's almost as tall as me! And I love the detail to it! You score a 8/10 !
Misaki: We'll take it!
Two: Now moving on to Band 2's castle
Ran: We don't have a separate castle. We collaborated together
Two: Oh I see. Then I'll judge your castle later. First, let's look at Team Fuee~'s!
(He looked at it. It looked like a sand lump with a wall and shells)
Two: Wow. You're right. It is rushed.
Rinko: Sorry. I fell on it.
Two: Well, I guess that's a 5/10 for effort. Love the choice of shells though.
Taki: Wait! If we're up for elimination, can you give me immunity like Kaoru, since I just rejoined two episodes ago?
Two: Well, I suppose I could.
Taki: Yes!
Two: Anyways, it's time for Band 2 and Cookies and Bun's castle!
Aya and Hina: Welcome to Le Château d'Attente!
Hina: It's inspired by Hogwarts, with out own personal touches to it.
Two: Well I'm a big Potterhead. Still not as detailed as R.A.B.B.I.T's castle, which means this is a 7/10.
Ran: Cool.
Two: Which means Fuee~ and... er... Well I can't have both of you up for elimination, but I can't have neither of you either. Looks like I'll have to rank your parts separately! Which parts did Cookies and Buns work on?
Aya: The east wing and the moat.
(Two inspected all aspects of the castle)
Two: Well, Band 2's parts are bigger in scale, but Cookies and Buns's parts are more detailed. Sigh, looks like I'll hand it to Cookies and Buns. Partially, because I don't want to see them lose three times in a row.
Hina: Yeah! High five, Lisa-chi!
(She and Lisa high-fived)
Ran: So, does this mean we are up for elimination?
Two: Yep!

Two: Viewers! Fuee~ and Band 2 are up for elimination! You get ONE vote per team, so use your vote wisely! Use the polls in the comments section to cast the votes for the contestants you want safe. The contestants with the least votes on each team will leave the show!

(Aya walked up to Tomori)
Aya: So... what were you thinking about during the challenge?
Tomori: My second time in the Salle d'Attente... I saw a strange man. He seemed to know my name, and he told me that something big is coming, and I don't think he was talking about the Team Swap.
Aya: I see... Well, don't think about it too much. How about I treat you to a family restaurant with the other Gals d'Attente?
Tomori: Yeah... That sounds nice.
(They walked away)
Aya: Whatever could that man be talking about...?

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(In the upside down, they were holding a birthday party for Anon)
Kasumi: Happy birthday, Anon!
(Streamers blew)
Anon: Thank you, everyone.
Hagumi: Me and Lisa-chi made a super huge cake for you!
Soyo: It's decorated with everything you like.
Anon: This is the best cake ever!
(Two appeared in front of Anon)
Two: Howdy, Ann.
Anon: It's Anon.
Two: I was just wondering what your favourite foods are. I... can't really give beauty videos out for Cake at Stake
Anon: Well, I do like smoked salmon
Saya: We actually have some right here. How many do you need?
Two: I think eight.
(Saya gave her eight smoked salmon crackers to Two)
Two: Thank you. See you guys soon.
(Two disappears)

(At the daily Gals d'Attente meeting)
Hina: I hope you don't get eliminated, Aya-chan
Aya: I think the person we should hope not get eliminated is Tomori. She is vital for les Gals d'Attente.
Hina: Yeah, she knows the waiting room better than the rest of us.
Tomori: I guess I'm the alliance leader, right?
(The other three nodded)
Aya: Hey, it's almost time for Cake at Stake. Shall we get going?
Tomori: Sure.
Hina: Well, we'll see you soon.
(Aya and Tomori left)

(At the "S"tage)
Two: Welcome to Cake at Stake, gang. You know the rules, the person on each team with the least votes is eliminated. Today's cake is smoked salmon crackers. They're salty, crispy, and seasoned to perfection!
Ran: Just get on with it!
Two: Wait just a bit, Ranie, because Fuee~ is up for elimination first for getting a worse score. As you remember, Taki received immunity for rejoining the contest! Here's your cracker! (Tosses the cracker to her)
Taki: I don't want this.
Two: As for the others, they got 21 votes, and Rinko received the most with nine!
(Two passes Rinko the cracker, who ate it)
Rinko: This is really nice.
Two: Out of the rest of you, however, the voting was very close, but Kanon is next safe with four. Here's your cracker! (Gives cracker to Two)
Two: And Kaoru is also safe with three.
Kaoru: That's a relief. (Tries catching the cracker, but fails) Uhh... just pretend you didn't see that.
Two: So looks like it's down to LOCK and Tsukushi.
LOCK: I know I was absent most of the challenge last, but please don't vote me out!
Tsukushi: Come on! This team needs a brave leader, and Kanon... doesn't quite fit that description!
Two: Let's show the votes!
(The votes got slowly revealed one by one, and eventually, the final vote was given to Rokka)
(Two throws the cracker at LOCK)
Two: Sorry, Fusuke. But you are eliminated with two votes.
Tsukushi: That's okay. I don't think I was expecting to win the competition anyways. Just take me away!
(Two claps her away)
Two: Now it's time for Band 2, who got 22 votes! Tomori got the most votes with 8. Here's your cracker!
(Two gives Tomori the cracker)
(Tomori eats it)
Two: And so is Aya with 6 votes!
(Throws Aya a cracker)
Aya: And les Gals d'Attente are safe for another day! (High-fives Tomori)
Two: So who's it gonna be? Ran or Maya! Well I can tell you that all three vocalists are safe from elimination, because Ran received 5 votes! And another drummer is eliminated, since Maya got 3.
Maya: What? No!
Aya: Look on the bright side. At least you get to see Eve again.
Maya: I know. It's just that I really wanted to win the Switch game
Aya: It's okay. If me or Hina wins, we'll all play it together!
Maya: (Smiles) Thanks, Aya-chan.
(Two claps Maya away)

(Aya, Moca, Hina and Tomori were walking)
Hina: So, do you want me to take you to the lava world?
Aya: No thanks.
Hina: Why? We'll end up back in the waiting room.
Aya: Being burnt alive is one of my top ten least favourite ways to go out.
Hina: Well, if you ever need it, I wrote the code in this notebook.
(Hina showed the radio frequency to them. The three of them looked shocked)
Tomori: That's such a big number! How did you remember all that?
Hina: I have photographic memory. And also, it's the first 50 digits of the square root of two.
Moca: Well, let's head off to the challenge!

Two: The challenge for today is to grow a beautiful sunflower! Each team will get ONE sunflower seed! If they destroy that sunflower seed, They're up for elimination!! The last two teams 2 grow a sunflower ("or the first two teams to destroy their sunflower") will be up for elimination. Go!
Rinko: Okay. This should be easy.
Kanon: Do I get a plant pot for it or do we put it in the ground?
Kaoru: I say we create a miniature garden in our room.
Rokka: Not a bad idea.

Lisa: Hey! Do you think we should work together again?
Tomori: I don't see why not.
Lisa: Okay! First thing we do is find a place with suitable sunlight.
Aya: (Points to a spot near where Gelatin's steakhouse used to be) How about over there!
Lisa: Perfect!
(They ran over to there and planted their sunflower seeds)
Ran: So, what next?
Hina: I'll go get some water for the seeds! (Hina ran off)
Lisa: Well, what do we do now?
Aya: I heard music helps plants grow! Why don't we sing to it!
Tomori: Yeah!

Mashiro: Well, Tsugumi. You're the sunflower girl. What do you suggest?
Tsugumi: I suggest we take good care of it, and give it lots of attention and love. Maybe talk to it.
Misaki: No offense, Tsugu, but that idea sucks.
Tae: I really wish Arisa was here. Can I water the plant?
Tsugumi: Of course!

(Back with Fuee~)
Kanon: Our indoor garden is done!
(Kanon puts the sunflower seed in)
Rokka: Okay. Now what?
Rinko: I guess we start watering it. Maybe add a bit of fertilizer?
(Kanon grabs her water bottle and starts watering it.)
Rokka: I'll try and looking around for some fertilizer!
(Rokka left the room)
Rinko: I'll go with LOCK-san! (She ran after her)
Taki: So, I guess it's just us.

Misaki: This is taking FOREVER! Tae! You're watering the plant, yet nothing's happening!
Tae: Oh, that's because this watering can is full of citric acid!
(Misaki does Pea's funny haha face)
Tae: Haha! Just kidding. No, I don't know why it's not growing.
Tsugumi: I told you, it needs love and care.
Misaki: Okay, fine. We did it our way, now do yours.
(Tsugumi kneeled down and talked to the sunflower)
Tsugumi: Hey, sunflower. How are you. You're gonna grow up big and strong. I just know it. It's okay...
(The sunflower started growing)
Tae: It's working!
(Eventually, the sunflower blossomed)
Two: And R.A.B.B.I.T. is safe!
Misaki: Well, we should dispose of this, somehow.
(Misaki takes the citric acid and brings it away)

(Meanwhile, with Two and Buns)
Aya: How's your sunflower doing?
Lisa: Pretty good. I think I see a sprout.
Ran: Well just you wait, because ours is gonna blossom first!
Hina: R.A.B.B.I.T's already done. I don't want to be up for elimination.
Aya: We lost last time. I think it's your turn to go!
Lisa: I'll get some fertilizer. For our plant mind you.
(Lisa walked off)

(Lisa was walking when she bumped into Rinko and Rokka)
Lisa: Rinko! No time long see!
Rinko: No time long see, Imai-san. Me and LOCK-san were just searching for some fertilizer.
Lisa: Really? Me too! How's your new team going?
Rinko: They're really nice.
Rokka: Uh... I'll just go get the fertilizer.
(Rokka ran off)

(Cut back to Cookies and Buns)
Hina: Lisa-chii's taking a while.
Tomori: Hey look! Ours is starting to sprout!
(Moca ran over to it)
Moca: Oh, wow. But ours is bigger. See... (Turns around) Wait, where did it go?!
Hina: Uh... Moca-chan? Lift your foot up.
(Moca's eyes widened at the realization. She stepped on the plant, and by turning around, she was destroying it more!)
Moca: Oh no...
(Two appeared)
Two: Ooh! Cookies and Buns made an oopsie! They'll be up for elimination!
Hina: No!
Aya: It's okay. You guys can help out with our sunflower.
Ran: Yeah.
Moca: Thank you.

(Meanwhile, with Kanon, Kaoru and Taki)
Taki: Oh my god! What's taking them so long?!
Kanon: Band 2's sunflower is starting to sprout!
Kaoru: Might I have a suggestion?
Kanon: Kaoru-san? What do you suggest?
Kaoru: Instead of focusing on making our sunflower grow, why not sabotage Band 2's flower.
Taki: Good thinking! (Grabs scissors) Band 2's sunflower, it's time to die!

Aya: We're getting so close! Keep watering it, Hina-chan!
Kanon: Band 2!
(Band 2 and Cookies and Bun looked at them)
Kanon: Say goodbye to your sunflower!
Ran: What are you gonna do about it? There's five of us and three of you.
(Taki cuts Ran with the scissors)
Taki: Four of you now.
Kanon: Not afraid to resort to violence, Taki?

(Meanwhile, Rokka was running around the basement)
Rokka: Where's the fertilizer. Where is it?
(She bumped into Misaki holding the citric acid, and fell down, dropping her glasses)
Rokka: My glasses! I can't see without my glasses!
(Rokka noticed the jug)
Rokka: Tae, can I have that?
Misaki: I'm Misaki, but sure.
(Rokka took the jug and ran off)
Misaki: Hey! You forgot your glasses! (Runs after her)

(Kanon took the scissors from Taki and tried running over to the sunflower)
Aya: Oh, no you don't!
(Aya pushed Kanon away)
(They started doing the weird slappy fight thing)
Kaoru: (Takes the scissors) Where's Rinko and Rokka when you need them.
(Cut to Rinko and Lisa still talking)
(Hina grabs the scissors from Kaoru)
Hina: I'll take that!
(Taki kicked her, and grabbed the scissors)
(Suddenly, Moca bit her hand)
Taki: Ouch! (Drops the scissors)
(Kanon catches the scissors, then picked Moca up and threw her)
Kaoru: Wow... Impressive strength
(Kanon ran over to the nearly blossoming sunflower)
Kanon: I'm sorry!
(She cut it)
(Two, Sakiko and Jun appeared)
Sakiko: And Band 2's sunflower is no more!
Taki: Yes! We're safe!
Jun: Actually, you guys are up for elimination.
Taki: What the?! Why?
Jun: A few seconds before... well.
(Cut to Rokka pouring citric acid in the garden)
(Misaki walked in)
Misaki: Hey, LOCK. I got your glasses. ... That's citric acid.
Rokka: WHAT?!

Two: Viewers! Cookies and Buns and Fuee~ are up for elimination! You get ONE vote per team, so use your vote wisely! Use the polls in the comments section to cast the votes for the contestants you want safe. The contestants with the least votes on each team will leave the show!

(That night, les Gals d'Attente at Golf Ball's factory)
Hina: Is it a good idea telling Golf Ball about the waiting room?
Moca: It'll be fine
Golf Ball: This suicide booth will kill you quick and painlessly. Do whatever you need to do there, and make sure you are able to be recovered at exactly 11:00 sharp!
Hina: Got it.
Golf Ball: All our watches are synched. It will beep at 10:55pm. 22:55 in 24 hour time. Now enter the suicide booth.
(The four of them entered the suicide booth. Golf Ball pressed the button and they disappeared)

(Les Gals d'Attente were in the waiting room.)
Hina: Okay! The plan is simple. Write down a really large number, put it in the radio, pull the antenna, and see where it takes us.
Aya: Okay
(Moca wrote down some random numbers)
Moca: Okay done. Hina, turn the dial and take us.
(Hina input the number into the radio)
Hina: Okay! Done!
(Everyone went over to the radio and held the antenna)
Hina: Everyone pull in three, two, one!
(They activated the radio and it took them to a place with blue sand and red skies. There were three moons in the sky)
Aya: God dammit, Moca. Where the hell are we?
(A blue blob wearing a tall crown appeared)
????: Intruders! Get off my property!
Aya: Wait! No! We didn't do anything wrong!
(The blob king zapped the four.)
(They ended back into the waiting room)
Hina: (Writing down) Blue sand, red sky, three moons, some blue blob king zapped us.
Tomori: So, I guess we continue doing that?
Hina: We have an hour. Let's do it!
(Montage of Aya, Hina, Moca and Tomori travelling)
(They landed in an upside down Germany. A giant spider ate them)
(They then ended up in the Backrooms. They got attacked by an unidentified creature)
(Next was the Empty Sekai. They got bonked to death by Luka holding a giant tuna)
(Then was SCP-3008. They ended up fighting a worker guard, but they all died)
(Then was space. They didn't last very long)
(After that, they ended up in a giant cardboard box. It slowly filled up with mayonnaise, causing them to drown)
(Then, they instantly landed on top of a campfire, causing them to burn up)
(After that was a kingdom of cats. Tomori said something which ended up getting them dragged into a dungeon, and they were eventually eaten by a giant three headed shark)
(Then, they were in Flatland. They also got ended up getting killed for suggesting about the third dimension)
(They were back in the waiting room)
Hina: If I had a nickel for every time we became heretics in an alternate universe, I'd have two nickels, which isn't a lot, but it's weird that it happened twice in a row.
(The watches beeped)
Tomori: We have five minutes left. Better just stay here until GB recovers us.
????: It's you again.
(Tomori noticed Airy)
(Later, Golf Ball recovered them)
Golf Ball: How's your visit?
Hina: We collected lots of information about alternate universes! They're all in this book.
(Golf Ball read it)
Golf Ball: Wow! So much useful data! We got to do it again next time, Tomori.
(Tomori was lost in thought)
Golf Ball: Tomori?
Tomori: Oh, sorry. Just thinking about things. It's getting late. Goodnight, Golf Ball
(Les Gals d'Attente left)
Golf Ball: Good night

Chapter Text

(It was raining and the members of Band 2 were indoors watching the rain)
Hina: The rain still hasn't stopped.
Lisa: Man, I thought we could have some fun in the pool today.
Moca: It's almost time for Cake at Stake too. We can't go on the "S"tage today.
Hina: I'm sure the rain will clear up soon.
(Just then, the door opened. It was Sakiko with Team Fuee~)
Lisa: Saki-chan! What are you doing here?
Sakiko: Well, I figured that since we can't go outside, why not do Cake at Stake indoors!
Moca: Sounds like a great idea!
Hina: Where's Two?
Sakiko: He's busy thinking of a good indoors challenge with Jun since we can't do our planned challenge. Anyways, let's begin

(Cake at Stake Intro)
Sakiko: So, we got 53 votes. 27 for Cookies and Buns, and 26 for Fuee~
Kaoru: I prefered you hosting Cake at Stake as Oblivionis
Sakiko: Anyways, Cookies and Buns is up first. If you're safe, I'll give you some- Wait, let me just... (Puts on her gloves and gets out the prize from her bag) I'll give you some stinging nettles, for out of this nettle, danger, we pluck this flower, safety.
Kaoru: Henry IV, Part 1, Act II Scene 3.
Sakiko: I'll just make this quick since Fuee~'s elimination is more interesting. Moca and Lisa both have 10 votes, while Hina is eliminated with 7.
Hina: What?! Why me?!
Sakiko: Sorry, Hina.
Hina: Well, I guess it's time to meet Onee-chan in the upside down. Moca, I want you to have this.
(Hina gives her the Les Gals d'Attente notebook)
Moca: I promise me and the others will not let you down.
Sakiko: I'll take you to Two later. Anyways, here's your nettles! (Sakiko gives)
(Moca grabs it, and instantly recoils in pain, dropping it)
Moca: AHHH!!! IT HURTS!
Lisa: Just put it on my desk.
(Sakiko goes and puts it on Lisa's desk)
Sakiko: Anyways, Fuee~. It's your turn. Taki is the first one safe with 9 votes. Looks like you didn't need that rejoiner immunity after all!
Taki: It was just to be safe. Can you put my nettle on the table?
(Sakiko places it down)
Sakiko: Next we have Rinko with seven votes. I would give you the nettle, but I'll just place it down with the others. (Puts a third nettle down on the table)
Sakiko: And then we have Kanon, who is safe with five votes! (Places the nettle in Kanon's hand, and she immediately drops it in pain)
Kanon: Ouch! Why did you give me the nettle?!
Sakiko: So it looks like it's down to LOCK and Kaoru. Who's it gonna be? The one who poured citric acid on their team's sunflower, or... uh... Kaoru.
Rokka: In my defence, I couldn't read the label!
Sakiko: Well, luckily you're safe, because Kaoru is eliminated with two votes! Here's your nettle!
Rokka: I don't want it.
Kaoru: I'm out... I'm actually out. For a second time... Only two of my kittens wanted me to stay...
Kanon: It's okay. At least you've made it to the Final 14.
Kaoru: Yeah, at least.
(Two appeared next to Sakiko)
Two: Thank you for doing the elimination, Sakiko.
Sakiko: No worries. Now, let Kaoru say her final words before eliminating her.
Kaoru: Thank you, Saki-chan. Well, my time on this competition was, dare I say it, fleeting, but it was fun competing with you, whether with Hello, Happy World!, MyGO, or Fuee~. It was fun to just play for us! I wish you all luck-!
Hina: Wait! Kaoru-kun! No-!
(Two accidentally smashes Kaoru and Hina to death trying to eliminate them.)
Two: Not again. I'll go recover them and sent them to the right place.
Moca: Can you wait until after the challenge?
Two: Alright fine.
Lisa: Hey! The rain's cleared up!

(The four teams all went outside)
Aya: Where's Hina-chan?
Moca: She got eliminated.
Aya: Oh no!
Moca: Hey, at least Two accidentally killed her so she can explore the alternate universes a bit more.
(Mashiro was walking, when a worm came out of the ground)
Mashiro: Eek! A worm!
Tae: There's another one.
Kanon: Why are there so many worms?!
Two: Probably because it was just raining. Well, we have to cancel the grass mowing contest. Today's challenge is to catch the most worms! Each of you have a jar that you need to fill with worms. You have 1 hour to fill those jars with as many worms as you can. The two teams with the least amount of worms in their jars will be up for elimination. Here are some gloves and some spades. Your time starts now!

Mashiro: Ooh... I don't think I can do this challenge.
Tae: Don't worry, Mashiro. You can just let us do it.
Tsugumi: Worms make me a bit squeamish too.
Tae: Not you too! Guess it's just up to us, Misaki.
Misaki: Look at the bright side. Cookies and Buns also has two members competing. At maximum. At least we don't have a numbers disadvantage.

(Speaking of Cookies and Buns)
Moca: Worms... they gross me out. They're slimy, squirmy, feel weird.
Lisa: It's okay. We have gloves.
(Lisa scoops up a worm and places it in the team jar)
Lisa: (Giving a spade to Moca) Here, you try it.
(Moca takes the shovel and looks at a worm on the ground)
(Moca carefully picked up the worm with the spade, holding it as far away from her as possible, and places it in the jar)
Lisa: There we go.
Moca: I don't like worms

(Tomori picked up a worm)
Tomori: Aya! This worm looks just like you!
Aya: I... I don't really see the resemblance
Tomori: Can we keep it as a pet?
Ran: Do we really need a team pet?
Aya: Why not? R.A.B.B.I.T has their sunflower, Fuee~ has Tako-chan, I don't see why we shouldn't have a team pet too!
Ran: Fine. But we're still putting it in the jar.
Aya: Yay!
Ran: I sure hope that Moca is okay.
Aya: Why? Is she afraid of worms? Don't worry, me too.
Ran: You could say that.

(Cut back to Cookies and Buns)
Moca: When I was, like, 9, someone bullied me into eating worms.
Lisa: They did that to you?
Moca: (Nods) Ran was the one who came in and stopped them.
Lisa: Wow. Eating worms must've sucked.
Moca: One of the worst things I ever ate. Now, whenever I see a worm, I get all icky and squeamish, and I imagine the taste of worms in my mouth. Ran and Tomoe help flick the worms on the sidewalk away from me and the others.
(Moca uses her spade to put a worm in the jar)
Lisa: Well, it's okay. I'll help you collect these worms. And if it gets too gross for you, you are welcome to sit out and let me do handle it.
Moca: Thanks, Lisa-chi.

(Meanwhile, with Team Fuee~)
Taki: Okay! Does nobody want to do the challenge?
Kanon: I mean, I'll do it. It's just that the thought of touching a worm makes me feel all gross.
(Taki digs up a large amount of dirt and filters out all the worms, then puts the worms in the jar)
Taki: Well you better. We need as many worms as we can in that jar.
Kanon: Alright.
(Kanon scoops up a worm)
Kanon: Here, little wormie. You can go in here for now. (Kanon places a worm in the jar)
Taki: Good. Now the rest of you help.
(Rokka and Rinko shook their heads)
Kanon: It's okay if they don't want to do it.

(Cut back to Band 2)
(Tomori looks at the jar)
Tomori: It must feel so cramped in there.
Ran: Tomori. They're worms. I'm pretty sure they don't feel a thing.
Tomori: But these worms need their space. Not enough room to move around.
Aya: Don't worry. After the challenge, we can put these worms in a bigger tank or something.
Tomori: I suppose we could. I'll ask Two if we could keep the worms.
Ran: Just focus on the challenge. (Looks at the other teams' jars) What the? Fuee~ has so many worms!
Aya: Then get digging! The worms are probably underground!

(Moca slowly put some more worms into the jar)
Lisa: That's it, you're doing well.
(Lisa put some more worms into the jar)
Lisa: Would you look at that. We're gaining on Band 2.
Moca: Right. Today, I'll get over my fear of worms!
Lisa: That's the spirit!
(Moca continued digging)

(Cut back to R.A.B.B.I.T)
Tae: We need more worms.
Misaki: Well how do you suppose we do that?
Tae: Well, why don't we make the ground wetter?
Misaki: I'll go find a spray bottle!
(Misaki ran up)
Tae: Alright, since Misaki's gone, you both have to put in your effort.
(Tae saw that Mashiro and Tsugumi were gone)
(Mashiro and Tsugumi were at a fast food place)
Tae: Fine, I'll do it myself! (Continues digging for worms)

(Time has passed and now there were like 20 minutes left)
(Aya looked at the jars and they saw that they were currently in last place)
Aya: Okay, we're falling behind now.
Tomori: There aren't any worms here either?
Ran: Seriously! Where have all the worms gone?!
Tomori: Well, keep digging!

(Meanwhile, with Fuee~)
(Kanon places some worms in the jar)
Kanon: Would you look at that. We got the most worms right now.
Taki: Don't get too cocky, Kanon. There's still twenty minutes Maybe one of the other teams would catch up.
Kanon: Alright. (Kanon kept digging for worms)

(Misaki came back with the stray bottle)
Tae: How did it take you thirty minutes to find a spray bottle?
Misaki: I have no idea why Two would have citric acid but not a spray bottle
Tae: What if the spray bottle was filled with citric acid?
Misaki: Tae! No joking about that. Let's just spray the ground and get our worms
(Misaki sprayed the ground, and eventually, worms appeared on the ground)
Tae: Look! Worms! It worked!
(They picked up the worms, and put them in the

(With Cookies and Buns)
(Moca placed a lot of worms in her jar)
Lisa: Wow! That's the most worms you put in in one go!
Moca: Thank you!
Lisa: Uh... there's a worm in your hair.
Moca: Huh? (Moca's face went pale as she felt the worm) AAAHHH!!!! WORM! GET IT OFF ME! GET IT OFF ME!
(Moca started running around in panic)
(Ran saw her)
Ran: Moca has a worm on her!
(Ran ran after her)
Tomori: Ran! Wait! We need to keep digging!

(As Moca was wailing and running around, she accidentally tipped over R.A.B.B.I.T's worm jar)
Misaki: Our worms!
(The worms went straight back into the ground)
Misaki: No! We lost our worms!
Tae: Then what are you waiting for? Find some more worms!
(Ran ran over to Moca)
Ran: Moca, stay still!
(She held Moca still)
Moca: Get if off me, Ran!
(Ran picked the worm off of Moca's hair)
Ran: There, it's off. (Shows Moca the worm) See?
Moca: Thank you, Ran.
Ran: I'll go put this in your jar.
(They walked off)

(Later, there were only three minutes left)
Aya: I think that's a decent amount of worms. We just beat C&B.
Tomori: Yeah.
(Tae looked at them, then back to their own jar)
Tae: Do you want to steal their worms?
Misaki: You know what? Sure.
(They snuck up to Band 2's jar, and carefully grabbed it)
(Ran turned around)
Ran: Hey! Give us back our worms!
Misaki: No!
(Misaki ran away to their jar and started filling up the jar with worms)
Aya: (Swipes the jar back) Oh no you don't!
(Misaki ran after the worms, but Ran punches her in the face)
Ran: Nobody messes with our worms!
(Ran places the jar back)
Ran: We lost a lot of worms.
Tomori: At least the worm that looks like Aya is safe.
Aya: They all look the same to me.

(Cut back to Cookies and Buns)
(Moca places some more worms into the jar, then took of her gloves and left)
Moca: That's enough worms for one day. I'm going to wherever Tsugu is.
(Moca left)
Lisa: Moca! You can't ditch on me now!
(Lisa sighs)
Lisa: Well, the challenge is almost over.

(The remaining time passed)
(Taki put the last of the worms in the jar)
Taki: Our jar is completely full!
Two: And time's up! Let's see how many worms you got! In first place is Fuee~ with 621 worms. In last place is Band 2 with only 129.
Ran: This is your fault!
Tae: Hey! If it wasn't for Moca, we wouldn't have needed to steal your worms!
Two: It's either you or Cookies and Buns who will be up for elimination? Who's it gonna be? Well, I can tell you, R.A.B.B.I.T got 276 worms in their jar and Cookies and Buns have got Two hundred seventyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy.... (Elongates the y for suspense) .... seven worms! Which means Cookies and Bun is safe, and R.A.B.B.I.T is up for elimination
Ran: Haha!
Tomori: Hey, can we keep the worms?
Two: of course!
Tomori: Remember to give them a really big tank.
Two: I will.
Aya: Now we have to go to Golf Ball's factory for a bit! Mind holding off recovering Hina and Kaoru a little longer? GB will take care of it.
Two: Uh... sure.

Two: Viewers! Band 2 and R.A.B.B.I.T. are up for elimination! You get ONE vote per team, so use your vote wisely! Use the polls in the comments section to cast the votes for the contestants you want safe. The contestants with the least votes on each team will leave the show!

(In the waiting room)
Kaoru: Wow. My eyes seen many things not meant to be seen by man.
Hina: So, did you like it?
(Aya and Tomori appeared)
Hina: Aya! Did you kill yourselves just to see me?
Aya: Yeah!
Tomori: So, did you find any new universes?
Hina: Well, we have. Just one or two though.
(Tomori gave her her notebook)
Tomori: Moca has the notebook, so use mine for now
(Hina started writing down some notes)
Aya: Uh... sorry about being eliminated.
Hina: It's okay. I knew I couldn't play this for too long.
Tomori: Well, we got an hour. Wanna explore some more?
Kaoru: I'll sit out for now.

(Two went to the recovery center and recovered Kaoru)
(She tried recovering Hina, but it displayed an error. "Not found")
Two: What the? Not found?
Kaoru: Perhaps she is still venturing through the multiverse?
Two: What?
(Golf Ball ran over to the recovery center)
Golf Ball: Two! Don't try recovering them yet! It's best to wait about... 10 more minutes.
Two: Oh, alright. Aya did say you would recover them.

(Ten minutes later)
Golf Ball: Okay! (Golf Ball recovers Hina, Aya and Tomori)
Two: What the, you died too?
Aya: Don't ask.
Hina: Well Two. Suck us up.
Two: Alright
(Two claps the eliminated contestants away)

Chapter Text

(Moca and Lisa entered Fuee~'s room)
Lisa: Hey, girls.
Rinko: Oh, it's Imai-san. What brings you here?
Moca: Me and Lisa just came to check up on you... Where's Rokka?
Taki: She went back to Japan to wish her cousin a happy birthday.
Lisa: Oh, are you talking about Nayuta?
(Taki nodded)
Moca: Isn't that your girlfriend's boyfriend?
Lisa: Now how did you know I liked Yukina?
Rinko: It's really obvious.
Kanon: But Yukina also has a boyfriend?
Lisa: I'm part of a very weird polycule that somehow involves Arisa. Anyways, wanna watch the Cake at Stage together?
Rinko: Of course.

(At the Cake at Stake Stage)
Two: Welcome to Cake at Stake, everyone. I see we've got a large crowd watching us toda-... Where's Rokka?
Lisa: Visiting a cousin.
Two: Oh, okay. Anyways, if you remember, Band 2 was in last place last challenge, so they'll be doing Cake at Stake first. Today's cake is cats!
Aya: Cats?
Two: I... couldn't think of a better prize. Anyways, Aya is the first one safe with 12 votes. That's almost half of their total 26 votes! Here's your kitten!
(Aya catches the cat)
Aya: I'm more of a dog person.
Two: Well, who's the last safe? Will the original vocalists remain, or will les Gals d'Attente be safe for another day? I'll wait.
(...)
Two: Okay, I'm done waiting! Tomori is safe with 8 votes, while Ran is eliminated with 6 votes!
(Tomori catches the cat)
Moca: What?! (She ran onto the stage) Ran! You can't be out!
Ran: It's okay. I don't really care about the prize. Moca, if you win, then you'll win for me. And if you lose, I hope we can meet again in the upside down
Moca: You're right. I promise I'll make you proud!
(Ran smiled, then looked at Tsugumi)
Ran: Tsugumi, this goes for you to.
(Ran walked over to Lisa)
Ran: Take care of Moca for me
(Lisa nodded)
(Ran gets snapped away)
Two: Okay! Now it's time for R.A.B.B.I.T's turn! They got 25 votes. Otae is the first safe with 9 votes!
(Two throws Tae a cat, but it hit her in the face)
Two: Mashiro's next with 7 votes. (Gives Mashiro a cat)
Tsugumi: Aw! So cute! It looks just like you!
Two: So now it's down to Tsugumi and Misaki! The squirrel and the bear. The keyboardist and the DJ. Hazawa and Okusawa-
Lisa: Alright! We get it!
Two: Let's reveal the votes!
(The votes got revealed. Tsugumi received 6 votes and Misaki got 3)
Two: It looks like Misaki will be going home- I mean the upside down.
Misaki: Well, I would be lying if I said I didn't expect this. Everyone else has their charm, but what do I have to offer? I literally had to be Michelle to make people smile.
Tsugumi: It's okay, Misaki. You have a lot of charm, Michelle or not.
Tae: You got three votes, so at least three people like you.
Misaki: Well, Two. Just take me away.
Two: You got it!
(Two clapped Misaki and she disappeared)

Two: Everyone! I have to make an announcement!
Lisa: Ooh. What is it?
Two: Well, next episode-
Sakiko: There's gonna be two more eliminations before the merge.
Taki: Huh?
Two: That's right. (Looks at Sakiko) I was gonna say that. (Back to the contestants) So, for your last challenge as teams, you are going to play charades.
Tsugumi: I love that game!
Two: You will be given a word which you must act out. If your team correctly guesses it, you succeed and whoever guessed it will go next, but if not, then you're out of the game! The two teams with only one member left will-
Pin: Can we do it in the trash compactors?
(Everyone stared at her)
Pin: Y... You know, like in BFDIA.
Two: Alright, fine!
(Two teleports them to the trash compactors, which are dilapidated from disuse)
Sakiko: Do these still even work?
Pin: Only one way to find out! (Puts Sakiko in the Trash Compactor)
Sakiko: What? Why me?!
Pin: Apple! (Extremely Loud Incorrect Buzzer) Orange! (Extremely Loud Incorrect Buzzer) Banana! (Extremely Loud Incorrect Buzzer)
(Sakiko gets crushed as Jun watched in horror)
Two: As I was saying, the two teams with only one member left will be up for elimination, and since Band 2 and Cookies and Buns only have two members, they'll be given the really easy ones. Also, since LOCK's not here, she will be xqz'd. Go!
(The team leaders were sent into the trash compactor)

Aya: Okay, our first word is cat.
(She pantomimed a cat purring)
Tomori: You are... a cat.
(Aya nodded, and Tomori switched roles)
(Tomori's word was cup)
(She mimicked drinking something)
Aya: You are drinking something.
(Extremely Loud Incorrect Buzzer, the crusher lowered)
(Tomori mimed pouring the water out, then pointing at the cup)
Aya: Not the water, the cup!
(The compactor dinged, and they swapped roles again)

(Meanwhile, with Tae)
Tae: Okay, how do I mime cleaning spray.
(She mimicked spraying the glass walls of the compactor)
Mashiro: Is she shooting a gun?
(Extremely Loud Incorrect Buzzer, the crusher lowered)
(Tae then wiped the sprayed part of the wall, as if cleaning it with a rag)
Tsugumi: Is she cleaning?
(Extremely Loud Incorrect Buzzer, the crusher lowered)
Tsugumi: Is she... spray cleaning?
Two: You know what, I'll allow that.
(The compactor dinged, and now Tsugumi is in the trash compactor)

(Cookies and Buns)
(Moca was standing on one leg with her hand positioned like a beak)
Lisa: You're a flamingo.
(Ding!)
Lisa: Okay. My turn. (She started pressing imaginary buttons on the wall)
Moca: Hm... This ones tricky. Are you pressing buttons?
(Ding! They swap)
(Moca's word was smile)
Moca: This one's easy... (She smiled, then pointed at her smile)
Lisa: You're smiling!

(With team Fuee~)
Kanon: Okay, my word is... well, I have to mimic Kasumi... hmmm...
(She signaled to her team Kasumi's star hair, then mimicked playing guitar)
Taki: Cat ears, and playing guitar... Are you Kasumi?
(Kanon nodded, and now Taki)
Taki: Okay. Saya. What is Saya?
(She mimicked baking bread)
Rinko: Are you baking bread?
(Extremely Loud Incorrect Buzzer, the crusher lowered)
(Taki then mimicked playing the drums)
Rinko: I get it! You're Yamabuki-san!
(Ding!)
(Next was Rinko.)
Rinko: Okay, hmm.... Aya-chan.
(Rinko mimicked singing while doing Aya's funny dancing)
Kanon: Wait... Oh my ocean! Are you... Aya-chan?!
(Kanon and Rinko switched places)
Kanon: Aya's dancing is always funny! Alright, who do I get to imitate?
(Lisa's Brother)
Kanon: Lisa's Brother?! I didn't even know she had a brother!

(Back with R.A.B.B.I.T)
Mashiro: Hmmm.... point. How do I do this?
(Mashiro point her finger)
(Tae followed Mashiro's finger to Jun)
Tae: Is it Jun?
(Extremely Loud Incorrect Buzzer, the crusher lowered)
(Mashiro began pointing to her pointing at the finger)
Tsugumi: Is it your finger?
(Extremely Loud Incorrect Buzzer, the crusher lowered)

(Cut back to Aya)
(Aya showed her hand at Tomori)
Tomori: Is it your hand!
(The trash compactor dinged)

(Meanwhile, with Mashiro, who was panicking. She was almost crushed)
(She noticed Pin and pointed at her)
Tae: Pin?
(Extremely Loud Incorrect Buzzer, the crusher lowered)
(Mashiro pointed at where Pin's feather would be)
Tae: Pin's.... feather?
(Extremely Loud Incorrect Buzzer, the crusher lowered)
Tsugumi: Wait! Pin's point!
(The compactor dinged, and Mashiro appeared next to Tae)
Mashiro: I thought I was almost dead.

(Meanwhile, Kanon was panicking.)
(She noticed Lisa who was in the compactor)
Moca: You are eating ramen
(Their compactor dinged)
(She pointed at her)
Rinko: Imai-san?
(Extremely Loud Incorrect Buzzer, the crusher lowered)
(Kanon nodded, and then signed the word "brother")
Taki: Lisa's brother?
(Ding!)
(Kanon swapped with Taki.)
Rinko: Didn't Imai-san say she was an only child?
Taki: Phew. It's an easy one.
(She mimicked putting on a hat)
Rinko: You're wearing a hat!
(Ding!)
(Rinko mimed writing something, then rubbing it out)
Taki: You're using an eraser!
(Ding!)
(Taki mimicked eating something, then scrunching her face)
Kanon: You're eating a lemon!
(Ding!)
Kanon: Now, what's my next word.
("Phosphoribosylaminoimidazolesuccinocarboxamide")
Kanon: What the hell is that?!
(Kanon shrugged)
Taki: It looks like Kanon doesn't know the word either.
Rinko: Let's just put her out of her misery.
Taki: Apple! (Extremely Loud Incorrect Buzzer) Orange! (Extremely Loud Incorrect Buzzer) Banana! (Extremely Loud Incorrect Buzzer)
(Kanon gets crushed)

(Kanon appeared in the underworld. Instead of being a hyperrealistic CGI model, she was a nesoberi)
Kanon: Where am I? Sakiko? Is that you?
Sakiko: Welcome to the compactor underworld, where lost souls squished between realms come to gather.

(Back with Aya and Tomori)
Aya: These words are so easy!
(Aya mimed reeling in a fish)
Tomori: You are fishing!
(Ding!)

(Cut back to R.A.B.B.I.T. Tae's word was lyrics)
Tae: How the hell am I supposed to do lyrics if, you know, they can't hear me.
Tae: Maybe I'll try singing and pointing at my mouth
(Tae did that)
Mashiro: You are singing.
(Extremely Loud Incorrect Buzzer)
Tsugumi: You are... lip-synching?
(Extremely Loud Incorrect Buzzer)
(Tae mimicked writing down the lyrics, then singing)
Tsugumi: You are writing a song.
(Extremely Loud Incorrect Buzzer)
Tae: Come on! Guess it!
Mashiro: You're rapping?
Tsugumi: You're MC-ing?
Mashiro: You're giving a speech!
Tsugumi: You're MC-ing?
(Tae was getting more and more angry at them)
Tae: How can you not guess it!
(Tae got crushed)
Two: Ooh! Tae was trying to say lyrics.
Mashiro: How is anyone supposed to guess that?
(Mashiro went into the compactor)

Two: Everyone! Since there are only two people left in each team, it's time to increase the difficulty! Good luck! You'll need it.
(Mashiro's word was Galaxy)
Mashiro: Galaxy, eh?
(Mashiro drew a star)
Tsugumi: A... star?
(Extremely Loud Incorrect Buzzer)
(Mashiro started drawing more stars)
Tsugumi: Many stars... a constellation?
(Extremely Loud Incorrect Buzzer)
(Mashiro started drawing a spiral)
Tsugumi: Many stars... spiral... A galaxy!
(Ding!)

(Cut to Rinko, who was mimicking eating a cake, then gesturing growing in size, then drinking a bottle, then shrinking)
Taki: I'm not sure.
(Rinko then mimicked a cat, and drew a huge smile on her face)
Taki: Uh... Cheshire cat?
(Extremely Loud Incorrect Buzzer)
(Rinko pantomimed opening a book)
Taki: The book where the Cheshire Cat is from? Alice in Wonderland!
(Ding!)

(Moca was watching Lisa act out a slam dunk)
Moca: You're playing basketball?
(Extremely Loud Incorrect Buzzer. However, Lisa nodded)
Moca: Oh, just the slam dunk part, huh?
(Ding!)
(Now it was Moca's turn)
(She looked at the word "Tsunagu, Soramoyou")
Moca: How am I supposed to act out this specific song?

(R.A.B.B.I.T.)
Mashiro: Let's see what my word is...
(Mashiro's eyes widened. Her word is "Yukina's dad")
Mashiro: I don't even know what he looks like? I mean I guess, I can do the same thing as Kanon when she guessed Lisa's brother. Oh, but Yukina's eliminated. Think, Mashiro. Think.
(Mashiro pointed at Lisa)
Tsugumi: Is it... Lisa?
(Extremely Loud Incorrect Buzzer)
(Mashiro started tracing out Lisa and Yukina's family trees with her finger)
Tsugumi: I... don't know what you're doing.
Mashiro: Come on, Tsugu! I'm trying to show Lisa's relationship with Yukina's dad with Yukina herself!

(Meanwhile, Moca was trying to show Lisa her song by performing it)
Lisa: I know you're performing something, but I can't figure out what.
Moca: This clearly isn't working.
(Moca had an idea!)

Tsugumi: Lisa's... aunt?
(Extremely Loud Incorrect Buzzer)
Tsugumi: Her... uncle?
(Extremely Loud Incorrect Buzzer)
Tsugumi: Her... grandfather?
(Extremely Loud Incorrect Buzzer)
(Mashiro sighed, then connected Lisa and Yukina's spaces and extended them to imply their child)
Tsugumi: Oh! Lisa's father in law!
Two: You have to say whose father it is, they're not married yet.
Tsugumi: Oh, right. Mashiro! Your word is... Sayo's father!
(Mashiro stares at Tsugumi in astonishment, then the crusher crushed her)
Two: Ooh! It looks like R.A.B.B.I.T. will be up for elimination. But there's one more team to lose left. Who will it be?

(Moca was signing the lyrics to her song)
Lisa: (Translating Moca's signs) "These bonds that come undone by the tides of time, We'll just have to tie them back up again and again"... It's Tsunagu, Soramoyou!
(Ding!)
(As Moca was sent back outside, she sighed in relief)
Lisa: You know, I could just sign the words. That technically counts.
(Lisa signed the word "system")
Moca: Oh, I know this one! It's system!
(Ding!)
Taki: Hey, Two! They're signing the words! That shouldn't count!
Two: Well, it's gesturing.
Taki: But then the challenge becomes too easy! We all know sign language!
Two: Is that so? Well, I don't think there is anyway to stop this.
Taki: Oh come on!
Two: Hey, Kanon signed the word "brother" when she was the actor, so you're guilty of it too.
Taki: Well...
Rinko: Hurry up and guess my word!
Taki: Oh! I forgot!
(She looked at Rinko, who was crouching down under the spikes)
(Rinko started gesturing)
Taki: I... well... how am I supposed to guess your word from that?!
Rinko: Come on, Taki. A fathom is the length of someone's armspan! I'm trying my best since I can't fully stretch out my arms here!
Taki: Is your word... wide?
(One last extremely loud incorrect buzzer played and Rinko was crushed. The other crushers stopped and the people inside of it were teleported out)
Two: And that does it! Fuee~ is also up for elimination, which means the teams will be even stevens once the merge happens!
Tomori: Uh... not exactly even. Fuee~ would have three members.

Two: Viewers! R.A.B.B.I.T. and Fuee~ are up for elimination! You get ONE vote per team, so use your vote wisely! Use the polls in the comments section to cast the votes for the contestants you want safe. The contestants with the least votes on each team will leave the show!

(In the Compactor Hell with Sakiko, Kanon, Tae, Mashiro and Rinko)
Mashiro: Uh... are they gonna pick us up or what?
(Sakiko started spinning)
Kanon: Huh? What is happening?
Sakiko: I think I'm being recovered!
(Sakiko came out of the recovery center)
Aya: What was the waiting room like?
Sakiko: What waiting room? I was in hell and we were all plushies.
Aya: That does not sound like the waiting room.
Pin: Oh, you should see what an object looks like when they get crushed in the compactors.
Aya: Wait, send me back into the crushers. I want to test something.
(Aya went back into the crushers)
Two: Apple! (Extremely Loud Incorrect Buzzer) Orange! (Extremely Loud Incorrect Buzzer) Banana! (Extremely Loud Incorrect Buzzer)
(Aya gets crushed and was sent into the compactor hell)
Aya: Yep, this is not the waiting room.

Chapter Text

(Jun woke up in a dark place)
Jun: Where am I?
(He then saw a flashlight turn on, and realized that Rana was holding it)
Jun: Rana?
Rana: Good to see you.
Marker: I'm also here!
Rana: Where are we?
(Rana looked around with the flashlight. It appears that they were in a dimension filled with endless stones)
Rana: Stone?
Jun: This might be where Stone is from.
Marker: But which one is Stone?
(Rana picked up a random stone, and it gradually transformed into a human... kid.)
(Stone looked at his new body in astonishment.)
(Marker hugged stone)
Marker: Stone!
Jun: This must be a dream.
Rana: But why have you brought us here?
(Stone reached in his pocket and gave each of them pieces of stickynotes. The stickynotes have numbers on them)
Jun: Do we have to remember these?
(Stone nodded)
Marker: But Stone! What does this mean?!

(Jun woke up)
(He immediately finds a notebook and starts writing down the numbers)

(Later, Jun knocks on Death PACT Yet Again's door)
(Pin answered it)
Pin: Jun? What are you doing this early?
Jun: I came to see Marker.
(Marker walked up)
Marker: Oh, hi, Jun.
Jun: Uh... may I talk with you about something? In private.

(Jun and Marker were on the roof)
Jun: I had a dream, and you were in it.
Marker: What a coincidence! I had a dream, and you were in it! Was Rana and Stone there too?
(Jun nodded)
(Jun opened the notebook and shows Marker the numbers he wrote down "8674551005")
Jun: We didn't receive the bottom half of the sticky notes, so there might be more.
Marker: Wait! Rana has the first few numbers! And she's in the upside down!
Jun: I think we should wait until Stone gives us the rest of the sticky notes.
Marker: I think you should start getting ready for Cake at Stake.
Jun: I mean, I have eight hours, that's plenty of time.
(Two appeared next to Jun)
Two: Jun! Love to see that you're up and early for once! We have a very big Cake at Stake today! Come on!
(Two disappears with Jun)

(With the Gals d'Attente)
Aya: Can't you believe the merge is going to happen soon?
Tomori: Yeah.
Moca: Who do you think is going to be eliminated?
Tomori: I sure hope that Taki wouldn't be eliminated.
Moca: For me, it's Tsugu.
Aya: Say, after the competition ends, why don't we have a big party? We can all play the switch game.
Moca: What an Ayamazing idea.
Tomori: Well, before Cake at Stake, why don't we go have some fun at a hot springs nearby! We can invite everyone else too!
Moca: Well, we have time! I'll go ask Two!
(Moca ran off)

(So later, the remaining eleven were at a hot springs with Two, Jun and Sakiko.)
Kanon: Well, shall we get going?
Rokka: Yeah!
(Suddenly, five more people walked in, including Four.)
Moca: Who are those?
Two: Oh, these are some algebralien friends. They decided to join us.
Five: I'm Five.
Six: I'm Six!
Seven: I'm Seven!
Eight: Eight.
Nine: And ya boy Nine!

(Later, all the girls and Six were bathing together)
Tae: Isn't this great?
Lisa: This is the last time we'll enjoy each other as teams.
(Meanwhile, in the boys side of the bathhouse)
Two: Jun, is something the matter?
Jun: It's nothing.
(Jun started muttering to himself the numbers)
Four: Those numbers.... what do they mean?
Jun: Like I said. It's nothing...
(Nine got up)
Nine: This conversation stinks. I'm gonna see what Six is up to.
Jun: Aren't you a boy?
Nine: We don't have gender where we're from
(Nine walked away)
(Cut back to the girls)
Rokka: Okay. Fun fact about me. I can eat an entire tub of ice cream in one sitting.
Moca: Wow! That's amazing! Still not as impressive eating skills as me
Rokka: It's just with ice cream.
Six: Last time I tried that, I threw up.
Nine: Hey, guys!
Aya: A boy?
Six: She's technically genderless.
Aya: But he has a... you know.
Nine: Guess I'm not welcome here.
Tae: No, no, you can stay. I don't really care for the male body.
Nine: Oh really? Thank you... Uhh...
Tae: Tae Hanazono.
Nine: Thank you, Tae.

(Later, all of them were walking out of the bathhouse)
Two: Whew! That was fun!
Sakiko: I think the rest of our bands came here once, Jun.
Jun: We should probably contact them.
Two: Anyways, let's get to Cake at Stake!

(Cake at Stake)
(The eliminated contestants are invited)
Tsugumi: Why did you bring out the eliminated contestants?
Two: Oh, because you're all going up on stage. I have some cake at stake prizes for you the safe teams too.
(Meanwhile, Jun, dressed in his ZACK outfit, was talking to Rana)
Jun: (whispering) So, did you record the numbers down somewhere?
(Rana gave him a slip of paper)
Two: ZACK. Come up on the stage.
ZACK: What the ****, Two! Can't you see I was talking to someone?!
Two: Oh, sorry. Anyways, let's get started! Welcome to your last Cake at Stake as teams! After this, there will be nine of you left, so today's Cake at Stake prize will be an algebralien helper to assist you until the final challenge!
Moca: Ooh! Sweet!
Two: Band Two and Cookies and Buns! You both successfully passed last challenge so you get me and Four!
(Two went over to Tomori while Four went over to Lisa)
Aya: Hey! Where's mine and Moca's?
Two: We don't really know where One is, and we do not speak of Three.
Moca: Come on! We're the team leaders!
Two: Fine, Moca! You can have X!
Two: Anyways, Saki. Would you like to do R.A.B.B.I.T's elimination.
Oblivionis: Of course! Welcome, rabbits, to your final elimination together. Who will survive death only to be separated in the end? Well Otae is one of them with 9 out of the total 23 votes. With that, you receive Five.
Five: Uh... okay. (Five walks over to him)
Oblivionis: So, Rikka Sextet, who do you side with? The butterfly or the squirrel?
Six: Wait, you want me to decide?
Oblivionis: No matter who you choose, it won't matter. The ballots are already cast.
Six: Then why are you asking me?
Oblivionis: Go on. Choose your pick!
Six: Well, I suppose I'll go with Mashiro, since we're both blue.
Oblivionis: You chose correct, for if you picked Tsugumi, you would be her vote count.
Tsugumi: So, does this mean I'm out.
Oblivionis: Yes. You are eliminated. Any last words before you join the lost souls in the audience?
Tsugumi: Yes. Moca, please win for not just me, not just Ran, but for all of Afterglow. We're counting on you.
Moca: I won't let you down!
(Tsugumi walked off the stage)

ZACK: Now it's my turn! Fuee~! You received 22 votes!
Taki: We're never gonna beat our record.
ZACK: Who knows. Anyways! Seven, I'd like you to introduce you to a good pal of mine, Rinko!
Seven: Aw sweet!
(ZACK shoves Seven to Rinko, who catches him)
Rinko: Uh... how many votes did I get?
ZACK: Ya safe with nine, and Tack is also safe with a sixer! Let's go!
(ZACK tries pushing Eight, but he was too heavy)
Eight: I'll just walk to her.
Nine: I like your style!
ZACK: Thanks, Nine! Now, who will have you as a partner? LOCK or Kanon?
Rokka: I know I wasn't even there last episode, but please keep me in.
ZACK: Oh, don't worry, Lockie, because you are safe with four votes!
(Nine skateboarded to Rokka)
ZACK: And Hello Happy World is NO MORE! What do you have to say for yourself? Any last words?
Kanon: Well I-
ZACK: Last words over! (Pushes Kanon off the stage)
(Kaoru caught her)
Two: Okay, that was really uncalled for.
Jun: Sorry.

Oblivionis: And with that, the teams are no more! The contest is going to get harsher. You are no longer able to trust even your closest friends, only your assistants.
Taki: I mean, I'm fine with that.
ZACK: You may be fighting for individual immunity, but not today, cause this challenge is a rewards challenge!
Aya: So, what will the viewers voting on?
Oblivionis: We'll get to that later. For now, get to know your assistants.
Nine: So, Ice Cream lord, let's get to know you more.
Rokka: I prefer you not to call me that. But of course!
Four: So, what are your strengths?
Lisa: I mean, I can help in the kitchen, if that's what you'd like.
Four: Fantastic! Your shift starts after the challenge!
Tae: Hey, did you know that the largest rabbit is the Flemish Giant, which can grow up to 1.3m long! Also, the fact that rabbits eat carrots is a myth!
Five: I hate my contestant already.
X: How good are you at patty cake?
Moca: Oh, I'm super pro!
X: Yay! Let's play right now!
Moca: Okay.
Eight: So... Taki. Uh...
Taki: This is purely a business relationship.
Eight: Yeah. I wasn't expecting to make friends with you.
Seven: So, I heard you play the piano. Can I listen to you?
Rinko: Of course!
Seven: I just love music!
Six: So, I guess I have to look after you, eh?
Mashiro: Mhmm...
Six: It's okay! I'll make sure you win the competition!

Moca: So what's the contest?
Two: It's a rollerskating relay race! You must complete a lap, pass your baton to your assistant, who will complete lap two, and then take it from them and do your final lap! The first person to complete the whole race will win a tool that will assist them in the next challenge! Understand?
(They teleported everyone to the start of the track)
Aya: Wait, what about me?
Two: Uh... Saki. Go with her.
Sakiko: Okay!
Two: Ready! Set! Go!

(Tae was skating but the Taki pushed her)
Taki: Out of my way!
(Mashiro tried skating, but she fell down)
Mashiro: Oh, phooey.
(She tried getting up, but ended up falling down again)
(Aya skated past her)
(She caught up to Tomori)
Aya: So, even without teams, we're still part of les Gals d'Attente, so we need to stick together!
Tomori: Right!

(Lisa managed to surpass Taki)
Taki: Hey!
(As Lisa made her way around, she gave her baton to Four)
Lisa: Here's your baton.
Four: Thank you!
(Four started skating)
(Taki eventually reached the start, and gave her baton to Eight)
Taki: After them!
Eight: Okay!
(Eight started skating)
Four: I've always wanted to compete in one of these challenges.

(Rinko tried skating, but ended up crashing into the wall.)
Rinko: Oh darn it.
(Mashiro went up to her)
Mashiro: Looks like you're not good at skating too. Wanna help each other out?
Rinko: Yeah.
(They held hands)
(And ended up tripping everywhere)
Mashiro: This went much better in my head.

(Meanwhile, with Eight)
Eight: Woah! Woah! I can't control this!
(He crashed)
Four: Haha. (Continues skating)

(Tae reached the end)
Tae: Fivey! Here you go!
Five: Thanks.
(Five started skating with the baton.)
(Then was LOCK)
Rokka: Nine! Here!
(Nine was given the baton, and then he tripped)
Rokka: Aren't you supposed to be good at this.
Nine: I'm good at skateboards, not rollerskates.

(The next ones are Aya and Tomori)
Tomori: Hope you'll do well in your first challenge.
Two: Thank you, Tomori!
Sakiko: (Receiving the baton from Aya) Right! Here we go!
(Sakiko started skating past)
Two: This... is a strange feeling, having to compete in one of my own challenges.

(Moca reached the end)
Moca: Finally. That took so long. (Looks at Four, who was three-quarters of the way done) I'm really far behind
X: At least you're ahead of those two (Points at Mashiro and Rinko)
Moca: Hope you can do better (Gives baton to X)
X: I will! (Zooms through the track)
Sakiko: What the-
(X even surpassed Four)
X: Sorry, Four!
Four: Huh? What?!
(X arrived back at the start)
X: Here's your baton!
Moca: (Takes the baton) Thanks (Starts skating)

(Four caught up to the end)
Four: Here's your baton. I have no idea how X managed to skate that fast.
Lisa: Aren't you best friends with her? You should know that by now.
(Lisa takes the baton and starts skating)
(Then Sakiko catches up and gives her baton to Aya)
Aya: On it!
(She catches up to Lisa)
Lisa: Oh, it's on! (Skates faster)

(Meanwhile, with Six and Seven)
Six: What's taking them so long?
Seven: Hey! Be nice to your contestant! I'm sure we can help them catch up!
(Finally, Rinko and Mashiro arrived)
Six: Finally!
(They take their batons and started skating together)
(Tae skated past them)
Six: Are we that far behind?!

(Lisa and Aya were trying to overtake each other)
Aya: Hey look! We're catching up to Moca!
Moca: Oh, are you looking to overtake me?
Lisa: Of course! I want to win that reward!
Moca: Not if I reach the end first!

(Two finally reached the end, and gave the baton to Tomori)
Two: Phew. That was tiring. Now back to hosting!
(Two saw that Aya, Lisa, and Moca were fighting for first place)
Two: Wow! Those three are fighting for first! Who will reach the finish line first?

(The air was tense and Aya, Moca and Lisa raced to the end. The end was in sight!)
(It was a close battle, but Aya passed the finish line first, then Lisa, then Moca)
Two: It was a close battle, but Aya came out top! Here's your reward! A key. Next challenge will have multiple sections, and this key will allow you to skip one of them!
Aya: Sweet!
Sakiko: However, there's a second key up for grabs!
Two: You can't do that!
Sakiko: Well I found this other key lying around. Who will win it? I don't know
Rinko: So will the voters vote on who gets the second key?
Two: Well, that too, I guess. However, they will be voting for an eliminated contestant to rejoin the game one last time!
(Everyone gasped)
Two: That's the real reason I brought everyone up! So girls, tell me why you want to rejoin the game in eleven words or less!

Soyo: Please just bring me back! I don't deserve to be eliminated!
Yukina: Vote for me, yeah yeah yeah! Pick Roselia! Yeah yeah yeah!
Pencil: (from afar) Hey! That's copyright!
Hagumi: Come on! I'll give you an extra large batch of croquettes!
Rimi: That's nothing! I can give you a gigantic pile of cornets!
Himari: Here's all the reasons that you should vote me! Number one-
Two: Oops, you used up all your words!
Himari: Oh come on!
Eve: Bushido! ... I don't need eleven words, just the one!
Rui: Honestly, I don't care if I rejoin. But... why eleven words?
Two: I... actually don't know
Rana: ...
Two: Are you gonna say something?
(Rana shook her head)
Two: Okay, moving on.
Ako: With the power of just eleven words, I will arise like a... wait... (Starts counting) Aw dang it.
Kasumi: Twinkle Twinkle Little Star! Let me win this rejoin war!
MASKING: If you vote me, I'll make a cake bigger than ever!
Toko: Alright, we failed last time, but this time, we won't lose!
Chisato: You should vote me because I'm sweet, smart, and very skilled.
Kokoro: Vote me in! And I shall make BFBOTNS smile once more!
Tomoe: Does it count if I say Soiya eleven times?
Two: Technically, you can only say it two more times.
Tomoe: Alright then.
CHU2: Let's change the world, and the fate of this competition! ... Jerky!
Arisa: Okay. Eleven words. I can do this. Just vote for me!
Nanami: Time to aim for the average again! Mean or median!
Sayo: Honestly, I agree with Yashio. Eleven words is too oddly specific
PAREO: I want to rejoin so I can see Aya-chan again!
Anon: Anon Tokyo will not fall! Vote for me! Okay, I'm done.
LAYER: Hana-chan needs me. Vote me to rejoin so I can help.
Saya: I'll give you a discount at Yamabuki Bakery if I rejoin!
Tsukushi: Even though I have nobody to lead, this needs a heroic leader! Damn it, that's twelve!
Maya: ImeanifIkeeptalkinglikethisIcansayasmanywordsasIwantsovoteforme!
Hina: I'm so boppity bop bop boppin'! You should definitely vote me!
Kaoru: Please, kittens. Your prince deserves a third chance.
Ran: I don't want to do this.
Misaki: I mean, I can settle with the final ten.
Tsugumi: I'll prepare a special brew of coffee for the ones who vote me... wait, that's too much, can we redo?
Two: No.
Kanon: Uh... what do I say... uh... well... Bring back Hello Happy!
Two: Viewers! Vote on an eliminated contestant to rejoin the Battle for BanG Dream on the Nintendo Switch! You can vote for as many people as you want! Use the poll in the comments to cast your vote! Whoever has the most votes will rejoin! See you in BFBOTNS 20 !

(Later that night, the Gals d'Attente plus Kaoru had just finished their daily universe exploration)
Hina: That was fun!
Kaoru: I agree. Thank you for letting me join les Gals d'Attente, Aya.
Aya: Of course!
Golf Ball: Now let's head back. TPOT 13 is tomorrow.
(They walked back, but Tomori stayed behind. She looked at the recovery center, and typed the name "Airy".)
(She pressed the button and the screen cut to black)

(Meanwhile, in a prison cell, a red haired lady was sitting around)
Three: Some day, I shall make my revenge.
(A blue haired kid appeared next to her)
One: How about today.
Three: Hello, One. I'm not looking to strike today.
One: Maybe this could change your mind?
(One showed Three pictures of les Gals d'Attente and three members of the Applesauce Quartet (Rana, Jun, Marker))
One: You see, I don't know what they're planning, but they messing with the universe Radio. We have to dispose of them.
Three: How are we going to do that?
One: Well... how about a storm?

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(Sakiko, Jun and Two were cleaning up the mess from the storm)
Sakiko: That was a chaotic storm. And now we have to clean this mess up.
Two: I mean, I can probably clean it up in a snap.
Jun: Please do. I'm so tired.
Two: Oh, alright. Since you asked for it.
(Two snapped and everything flew up and were sent to their proper place)

(Meanwhile, with Pencil and Liy)
Liy: So, we're in the competition now.
Pencil: Yeah. But about the other competition... We got a good while before the finale. They only have nine contestants left. Ten including the rejoiner.
Liy: Hey, who do you think will be rejoining?
Pencil: I hope Yukina rejoins!
Liy: I'm rooting for PAREO.
Pencil: Wanna bet?
Liy: Of course!

(Meanwhile, with Tomori, who walked downstairs to where she was hiding Airy)
Tomori: Hey, Airy. I got you food.
(Tomori placed a box of nachos down near Airy)
(Airy began sloppily eating it)
Tomori: You must be really hungry.
Airy: No, it's just that I haven't had these in 12 years.
Tomori: Twelve years?
Airy: Yeah. I died twelve years ago. I ended up in the waiting room, and when I tried heading back, I ended up in this strange forest. That world allowed me to make planets for some reason. There was a computer that allowed me to control those planets. I ended up accidentally teleporting someone onto the planets, and that was when I made ONE.
Tomori: ONE?
Airy: It was a name of a contest. It stood for-
Tomori: You were a host too?
Airy: Was. I accidentally killed all my contestants. I spent the next ten years trying to find a way to bring people back, and then I made season 2. I thought I was doing a good job. But one of my contestants forced me to send everyone back. I was going to make a season 3, but that unfortunately never came to fruition.
Tomori: You want to make your season 3?
Airy: I used to. You want to know what I saw in the waiting room? The Plane, where the competition was held. And it made me realize. All those people, they're still on there. I don't think none of them wanted to be there in the first place. I was in a coma for seven months, and I don't think it did any good to their mental health. Maybe Backpack was right. Maybe I should've quit ONE when I had the chance.
Tomori: ONE was the only thing keeping you from going insane for those ten years, right?
(Airy nodded)
Tomori: But you're here now, and you have me! Maybe it's time for a new start.
(Suddenly, Moca came in. Airy hid.)
Moca: Tomori. Are you there? Cake at Stake is starting!
Tomori: Oh, right. (Looks at Airy) You stay here.

(At the "S"tage)
Two: Welcome to the third and final rejoin! You know the rules! The one person who got the most votes will rejoin! (Points to the whiteboard)
Hagumi: Are we gonna get a prize for rejoining?
Two: Indeed! The one who will rejoin will receive.... a houseplant!
(...)
Tsukushi: Sick.
Two: 32 people submitted 102 votes!
ZACK: Now let's get cracking! Hagumi, Rimi and MASKING got 0 votes. Himari, Eve, Rui, Toko, CHU2, LAYER, Maya and Kaoru got 1 vote. Soyo, Tomoe, PAREO and Saya got 2 votes.
(Two sweeps them up)
Oblivionis: Arisa and Tsukushi. Both of you want the house plant, right?
(The two nodded)
Oblivionis: Well neither of you are getting it because you only have three votes.
(Two snaps them away)
Oblivionis: Along with the blondes, Chisato and Kokoro.
Kokoro: What? No!
(Two snaps them off)
Two: Four, can you do the next one?
Four: Of course! Anon and Kasumi are the next ones out with four votes!
Anon: At least one of you called me Anon.
(Two wipes them away)
Five: Nanami, Hina, Misaki, and Tsugumi. You all got five votes, which aren't enough to win.
Nanami: Oh well.
(Two snaps them away)
Six: And Rana, Ako and Kanon got six votes!
Two: Wanna see a magic trick?
Ako: Yeah!
Two: Everyone! Close your eyes!
(While everyone had eyes their eyes closed, and Two wiped the eliminated contestants away, One, holding another key, changed the whiteboard from one to Two.)
Two: Okay, you can open them now.
(Everyone opened their eyes!)
Two: Ran, Yukina and Sayo! One of you will be rejoining the game.
Yukina: The whiteboard says two now
(Two looked back at the whiteboard, and was shocked)
Two: Not again!
Sakiko: There's another key here.
Ran: So, which one won't be rejoining?
(Cut to Ran in the upside down. She received 7 votes.)
Ran: I should've expected that.
Two: Sayo and Yukina! With 12 and 9 votes respectively, you rejoin the game!
Sayo: Sweet!
(Sayo received the houseplant, while Yukina received the key)
Two: In addition, you two are immune since you both just rejoined.
(Two places another key onto the houseplant)
Sayo: Wait, so the keys represent immunity?
Two: Well, you'll see.

ZACK: But don't go yet, we have one more voting to decide who gets the last key! Me and Oblivionis hosted a popularity poll for the final nine. We got 135 votes from 73 voters. Combined the rejoin, we finally beating our record from episode 4 ! Who won? Let's find out!
Oblivionis: With four votes, it's LOCK doesn't get a key! Ironic.
Rokka: Sigh.
ZACK: Tae is next with 10 votes.
Tae: It's okay. I don't mind not having a key.
Oblivionis: Taki, you also don't get the key, for you received 12 votes. And unfortunately, Mashiro only got 14, so she doesn't get a key either.
ZACK: Aya and Rinko are tied at fifteen, and Moca receives 19 ! So now it's down to Lisa and Tomori!
Oblivionis: Who is more popular? Let's show the votes!
(Tomori got 24 votes and Lisa got 22)
Oblivionis: And Tomori gets the last advantage! Here's your key! (She gives the key to Tomori)
Tomori: Thank you.

(So the eleven contestants were walking back from Cake at Stake)
Aya: I got a key, and you got a key!
Sayo: I think we should have a new alliance. Maybe a subsidary of les Gals d'Attente. I can replace Hina.
Tomori: That sounds like a good idea.
Sayo: We shall be called Les Gals des Clés! I'll sit out in your universe hopping adventures, but I'll be happy to do other activities with you.
Yukina: Sounds like a good idea to me.

Two: Today's challenge is a series of three puzzles! You must solve them in order and press the button at the end. You are allowed one hint per puzzle, given to you by your assistants. The first person to press the button will receive immunity, and a special reward, and the rest will be up for elimination!
Moca: Sounds simple enough.
Two: Sayo and Yukina can sit out since they just rejoined. For the other two people with the keys, here's how it's going to work. As I said last episode, using a key allows you to skip a section. However, using a key will make you lose you immunity unless you press the button first. If you place first in the challenge while you have the key, you will be able to give immunity to one other person.
Aya: Alright, we'll just not use our keys.
Tomori: Okay.
(Two teleports everyone to the first rooms, each separate)
Two: Three! Two! One! Go! (Teleports into Tomori's room)

(Tomori was in a room with an 8x5 grid of colored buttons.)
(There was an inscription over the buttons. "For you to escape this little hell, press the buttons from last to twelfth.")
Tomori: Interesting.
(She pressed the red button on the fourth column third row, and it buzzed)
Two: Oops. Try again.

(Meanwhile, with Taki)
(She noticed that the last column's colors were familiar)
Taki: Hey, these five buttons kind of remind me of MyGO... And these remind me of Afterglow. Do these buttons represent us?
Taki: Press the buttons from last to twelfth. Do I have to press these buttons in elimination order or placement?
Eight: Well, let's see.
Taki: Okay the first one I have to press is... I don't know the elimination order.

(Cut to Lisa)
Lisa: Hmm... which do I press first?
(She pressed a random button. It was incorrect)
Lisa: What if I just... brute force this.
(Lisa pressed all the buttons, and each button was incorrect)
Four: You aren't gonna get that far. There are twenty-nine buttons you need to press, not to mention you need to restart every time you get it wrong. It's O(n^3)
Lisa: I have no idea what that means.
(Lisa pressed the button on the fourth row of the eighth column, and it did not play an incorrect buzzer)
Lisa: Finally! The first one is this yellow one.

(Meanwhile, with Tae)
Tae: Can't you tell me the answer?
Five: No. That's not how it works.
Tae: At least give me the hint.
Five: Alright. Each of these buttons represent one of you.
Tae: Now that you mention it, I can see that. Now what order do I need to press them in...

(Cut to Aya)
(She pressed another button and it was wrong)
Aya: Oh come on!
(She looked at her key)
Aya: Nope! I'm not gonna use it!

(Taki pressed Soyo's button, then Yukina's button. It buzzed.)
Taki: Wait, why did... Oh right, she's still in the game. So it was (Presses the buttons as she said it) Soyo, Hagumi, Rimi, uh... Himari, I think...

(Cut to Tomori)
Tomori: Kaoru, Ran, Misaki, Tsugumi and Kanon!
(The whole room dinged and the door opened)
Two: Congratulations, Tomori! You are the first one through. But they are only going to get harder from here!
(The next room was a door with a password lock on it)
(The sign read "The password's the day that 25 girls have made their debut throughout the whole world.")
Tomori: What does this mean?!
Two: Figure it out yourself.

(Meanwhile, with Taki)
Taki: Okay, I'm at the final 21 now! I think I remember who was left. PAREO, Anon, LAYER, Saya, Tsukushi, Maya, Hina, Kaoru, Ran, Misaki, Tsugumi and Kanon!
(The room dinged and she went over to the next room)
Taki: "The password's the day that 25 girls have made their debut throughout the whole world." So... not me.

(Cut to Rokka.)
Rokka: Who was next... uh... Arisa? (She pressed the button) And Nanami said that she almost got 20th place, so she's next. (Presses the button)

(Cut back to Lisa.)
(She pressed the orange button)
Lisa: Right. Nine down, uh... twenty to go. Right, so it's this one, this one, this one. This is gonna take a while.

(Cut back to Tomori)
Tomori: Hey, Two. Do I lose my key if I use my hint?
Two: Nope.
Tomori: Then I use it.
Two: Okay, so the password is the day that BanG Dream Girls Band Party released in the English speaking servers.
Tomori: I see...
Two: Hey, you're gonna be on the English servers soon.
Tomori: Oh, we are.

(Cut to Moca)
Moca: This is it. (She pressed a button and it was wrong)
Moca: Oh come on! I was doing so well!

(Cut back to Rokka)
Rokka: And this is the last one!
(The room dinged and she walked into the next room)
Rokka: Okay, I have to figure out the passcode.
(She looked at the rhyme on the wall)
Rokka: This is so hard.
Nine: Do you want a hint?
Rokka: No, I'm fine.

(Cut to Tomori)
Tomori: I think this is correct.
(She pressed the button, unlocking the door)
Two: Wow! You are killing it, Tomori!
(They went into the final room. In it was a map of Tokyo with ten dots marked on it.)
Two: This is the final room.
(Tomori read the final rhyme.)
Tomori: "Start at your house, and find the fastest way, to visit bandmates and rivals and return to your stay"
Two: Ah, the Travelling salesman problem. I just love it. For you, you need to visit MyGO and Ave Mujica.
(Tomori walks over and points to one of the points on the map)
Tomori: This is my home.

(Cut to Taki, who was fruitlessly guessing random numbers)
Taki: I know it's the day Garupa released on EN, but I don't know when it is!
Eight: Would you like a hint?
(Taki sighed)
Taki: Fine.
(The last two digits became 18)
Taki: Sometime in 2018, that narrows it down.

(Cut back to Lisa)
Four: You know what, since you're clearly struggling, I'll just tell you the hint. It's the current placements
Lisa: Huh? Oh, I guess that makes sense. Each button represents one of us
(Lisa presses all the buttons in the right order and was finally able to pass)
Lisa: "The password's the day that 25 girls have made their debut throughout the whole world." The password is 040418.
(Lisa moved onto the final room
Lisa: "Start at your house, and find the fastest way, to visit bandmates and rivals and return to your stay". So, I have to pathfind my way to Roselia's and Afterglow's houses?
(Four nods)
Lisa: This is easy! I've been walking Ako and Yukina home for a long time.
(Lisa touches her own house and in doing so, Yukina's house also lit up)
Two: How did you instantly know that was your house?
Lisa: I live next door to Yukina. Hey, how do you know where we all live anyway?
Two: I sent all those letters to you, remember?
Lisa: Oh, right.

(Tomori was looking at the map, and noticed a certain house)
Two: Uh... Tomori?
Tomori: Whose house is this?
Two: Oh, that's Taki's.
Tomori: Wait, but that means... Okay, this is Taki's school, and this is her house.
Two: Yeah.
Tomori: And this is my apartment and school. It would be easier if she went straight home and let me go by myself, but Taki goes out of her way to escort me home.
Two: Aw! How nice for Taki to do that! Anyways, Lisa's catching up, so you better hurry
Tomori: Oh, right!
Two: Here! I'll show you the shortest paths between each pair of houses!
(Two highlights the 55 different routes and their distances)
Tomori: Thank you!

(Cut to Lisa tracing the path)
Lisa: And then I pick up Himari... I think this is Himari's place, before heading back to my house for the party!
(The room dinged)
Lisa: Done!
(Meanwhile, with Tomori)
Tomori: I'm done!
(The doors opened and they ran to it)

(Cut back to Aya)
Aya: This is too hard!
(Aya looked at the key)
Aya: Maybe I should just skip.
(Aya was about to put the key through the door, when the entire room disappeared)
Aya: Huh? What?
(It's revealed that Tomori pressed the button)
Two: And Tomori wins!
(Tomori ran over to Taki and hugged her)
Taki: Huh?!
Tomori: Thank you for walking me to school every day.
Taki: T-Tomori...
Two: Well, Tomori. Since you did not use your key, you can choose one other person to have immunity.
Tomori: I choose Taki, for everything she's done for me.
Taki: Th... Thank you, Tomori.
Two: Well, Tomori. Here's your prize! One of Golf Ball's teleportation bracelets.
Tomori: Cool.
Aya: Thank you, Tomori. I was almost about to use my key.
Yukina: Speaking of which, can we keep these?
Two: You sure can! But they no longer count for immunity. Keep it as a souvenir.
Sayo: We sure will

Two: Viewers! These six people are up for elimination! You can vote for as many people as you want! Use the polls in the comments section to cast the votes for the contestants you want safe. The contestant with the least votes will leave the show!

(Taki was in her room)
(Eight walked in)
Taki: Hey, Eight.
Eight: I heard about what you've been doing with Tomori. Escorting her from school every day.
Taki: Yeah, what about it?
Eight: You like her, don't you.
Taki: (Blushing) Huh? What gave you that idea?
Eight: Come on, don't lie to me.
Taki: Okay, I might have a little crush on her. So what?
Eight: You want Tomori to be safe, and I don't just mean in the competition. You want to protect her. And more importantly. You want to tell her how you feel.
Taki: Why are you talking about this?
Eight: I'm your assistant, can't I help you out on your personal problems?
Taki: It's none of your business!
Eight: Okay. Just want to let you know that if you need me, I'll be right here.

Chapter Text

(Les Gals d'Attente and des Clés were all talking to each other)
Moca: We basically make up half the competition now.
Yukina: Yeah.
Moca: If I get eliminated, please continue our legacy.
Tomori: We promise we will.
Aya: I wonder where that bracelet leads to.
Tomori: Well, I'll put it on.
(Tomori puts it on and she was teleported to Yoyleland)
Tomori: Oh cool!
Uika: Hey, Tomori.
(Tomori turned around)
Tomori: Uika!
Uika: What brings you here?
Tomori: I was just testing out this bracelet. Anyways, I gotta go to Cake at Stake. See ya!
(Tomori takes off the bracelet and disappears)
Aya: So.
Tomori: I went to Yoyleland. I saw Uika.
Moca: Did you tell her you know where she lives now?
Tomori: How about we go to Cake at Stake

(Cake at Stake)
Two: Welcome to Cake at Stake, everyone! We received 55 votes from 26 voters!
Sayo: What a massive decrease in votes.
Two: If you're safe, I'll give you cake, which Sakiko made.
Sakiko: It is my pleasure!
Tae: It's been a while since we had an actual cake. Last time we had anything edible was episode 16.
Sakiko: Hey! Nettles are edible! Well, if you prepare them properly...
Two: Sayo, Yukina, Aya, Tomori and Taki! You all have immunity, so you get cake!
(They all catch it)
(Tomori ate it)
Tomori: Your cake is really good, Saki-chan.
Sakiko: Thank you!
Two: Now the first one safe is Rinko, with 14 votes! Here's your cake!
(Rinko catches it)
Rinko: Actually, I want to send this to all my friends in Roselia.
Two: Lucky for you, Lisa is also safe with 12 votes!
(Lisa was given a cake)
Lisa: And Ako?
Two: But she's eliminated.
Rinko: Still, though. Hey, send it to Fantôme Iris and Ave Mujica too. They deserve to have some of their friend's cake.
Sakiko: Well, it wouldn't hurt.
Two: Alright. (Snaps his fingers)
(Cut to the upside down, where a piece of cake appeared near Ako)
Ako: Ooh! Cake!
Two: Anyways, people whose names start with M?
Moca and Mashiro: Yeah?
Two: You can have some cake as well!
(Moca got 10 votes and Mashiro got nine)
Two: Which leaves two guitarists in the bottom two. Who's it gonna be?
Rokka: Heek! I hope I don't get eliminated.
Two: Unfortunately, you are with three votes. Tae's safe with seven.
(Tae was given a cake)
Rokka: Well, this is goodbye. It has been really fun competing with you. Nine, you were a really good assistant too.
Nine: Thank you, Ice Cream Lord.
Rokka: Well, I'm done with my final words. Two, take me awa- HEEK!
(Rokka gets taken away, but not by Two)
Two: What the? Someone kidnapped LOCK! Who's been kidnapping all my eliminated contestants?
Sakiko: Did you see who it was?
Two: No! It all happened so fast!
Tae: I wasn't looking.
Aya: All I saw was a flash of blue.
Nine: You know what? I'll go find her! (Runs off looking for her) Ice Cream Lord!

Two: Well, while Nine is looking for LOCK, let's begin the challenge. Today's challenge is a beauty contest! You all get one hour to improve your looks, get that extra sparkle, you know! At the end of the hour, us three judges will judge your appearance. The four contestants with the highest combined score will receive immunity, with the highest scoring contestant getting the prize!
Aya: This should be easy!
Lisa: You can leave it to me.
Two: And your time starts now!

Tomori: Hey Two. Why would you give me this bracelet if this challenge won't even let me use it.
Two: I don't want to give out all the details, but there's a certain someone who's currently in Yoyleland who does make-up tutorials on Youtube.
Tomori: Nyamu!
(Tomori puts on the bracelet and starts looking for Nyamu)

(Lisa ran over to Yukina)
Lisa: Hey! I can help you win the challenge.
Yukina: You can?
Lisa: I'm a master at beautification!
Yukina: Well, let's see.
Lisa: Alright! Let's go!
(Lisa and Yukina went over to the hotel)

(Cut to Tae and Five)
Five: You're not gonna neaten yourself up? No make up or anything?
Tae: I think I can win with my natural beauty?
Five: Alright, if you're that adamant about it.

(Meanwhile, with Taki.)
Taki: I have no idea how I'm going to do this.
Eight: Well tough luck, because I have no idea about any of this stuff either.
Taki: Well, I'll just keep trying on stuff until it works.

(X looked at Moca)
X: Wow, Moca! You look like a mess! You have bread crumbs all over you. When was the last time you washed your clothes?
Moca: Eh... about a month ago.
X: That's no good! Take a bath, and I'll clean you up. Or better yet, I'll pick out a better outfit for you.
Moca: Alright. You're just like Hii-chan, you know.
X: Thank you!

(Cut to Tomori, who was running around, looking for Nyamu)
(She saw Koharu and ran over to him)
Tomori: Hey, you're a friend of Nyamu's, right?
Koharu: Yeah.
Tomori: Have you seen them?
Koharu: I think they said they were looking through the Jewelery Bazaar.
Tomori: Alright! Thank you!
(Tomori ran off)

(Cut to Tomori with Nyamu, who was looking at expensive necklaces)
Tomori: So, will you help me?
Nyamu: Well, you clearly need a make-over, so of course I can.
Tomori: I only have forty-five minutes, I think, so make this quick.
Nyamu: Alright! Say, which one of these necklaces would look good on you. This one or this one?
Tomori: Well, I think this one is nice.
Nyamu: Alright!

(Cut back to Taki, who ran up to Aya)
Taki: Aya! Can I borrow some of your make-up?
Aya: Not now. I'm using it.
Taki: Oh come on!
Aya: Don't you have make-up of your own?
Taki: Not really.
Aya: You can check the basement. There's probably a spare make-up kit in there.
Taki: Alright, fine.
(Taki walked away)

(Airy was messing around with a sketchbook when he heard the door open)
(He hid and watched Taki and Eight walk in)
Eight: Are you sure there's a spare make-up kit in here?
Taki: I don't know.
(Airy accidentally knocked something over, and Taki turned around)
Taki: What was that?
Eight: Probably nothing.
Taki: I thought I heard something.
(Taki and Eight continued walking)
Eight: Hey, I think I found the make-up kit.
Taki: (Runs over to him) Oh, there it is.
Eight: Let's go back upstairs, so you can apply this.
(Taki and Eight walked back up the stairs)
(Airy left his hiding place)

(Meanwhile, with Moca, she walked out of the bathroom with a towel)
X: There we go. (Shows Moca two almost identical short skirted frilly dresses) Now would you like the pink dress or the blue dress?
Moca; I don't really do dresses.
X: Come on! It would look good on you!
Moca: I guess I'll choose blue.
X: Yay! Anyways, let me do your hair!
Moca: Alright.

(Meanwhile, Nyamu was recording a youtube video)
Nyamu: Good afternyamunyamu! Today, I'll be doing a challenge. I have thirty minutes to transform this girl into a shining star!
Tomori: Did you really have to record this?
Nyamu: I don't see why not. Anyways! Let's start the clock!
(The timer started)
Nyamu: Okay, let's start by applying a little foundation!
(Nyamu got her brush and started applying it to Tomori)
(Tomori was moving around)
Nyamu: Hold still.

(Cut to Sayo, who was putting on some eyeliner)
(Mashiro opened the door)
Sayo: Oh, Kurata. What brings you here?
Mashiro: I was hoping you could teach me how to apply blush.
Sayo: Six couldn't help you?
Mashiro: She doesn't wear make-up.
Sayo: Well, I'm not really that skilled in it either. Get Lisa to do it.
Mashiro: No can do. She's already helping Yukina out.
Sayo: Shirokane's in the other room. You can get her.
Mashiro: Alright.

(Rinko exited the bathroom, all dazzled up)
Rinko: Um... how do I look?
Seven: Looking as pretty as ever, Rin-Rin!
(Seven turned around to see Mashiro and Six)
Seven: Woah! Six! What are you-
Six: Mashiro came to ask Rinko to help with her make up.
Rinko: Well, we got time, right?
Seven: We have, like, ten minutes.
Rinko: Alright!

(Cut back to Nyamu)
Nyamu: And we add a bit of this and... (the timer beeped) Just in the nick of time.
Nyamu: Well, Tomori. Let's see how you look.
(Nyamu turned a mirror to Tomori, and Tomori's eyes widened)
Tomori: Is that really me?
Nyamu: You like it?
Tomori: Like it? I love it!
Nyamu: I can't wait to see what Two thinks of it. If you want to see the results, be sure to watch Battle for BanG Dream on the Nintendo Switch once it comes out! And remember to like and subscribe and hit that bell for more Nyamuchi content! Bye Bye!
(Nyamu ended the recording)
Tomori: Thank you, Nyamu.
Nyamu: No problem.
Tomori: Now, I got to go now. See you, Nyamu.
Nyamu: Bye!
(Tomori took off the bracelet and disappeared)

(Cut back to Moca and X)
X: I'm done! Take a look.
(Moca looked in the mirror)
Moca: I don't even recognize myself.
X: Put on your dress. I want to see you wear it.
(Moca walked over to the neatly folded dress and underwear on the bed. She started to take off her towel)
X: Well, what are you waiting for?
Moca: Do you wanna look?
X: Well, I don't mind.
(Moca removed the towel and put on the clothes on the bed)
X: Want me to help you with that?
Moca: Yeah.
(X went over and zipped up the dress)
X: You look fabulous!

(An announcement was made)
Two: Everyone! You have five minutes left! Finish up what you are doing and head over to the "S"tage! I can't wait to see how you all look!
Lisa: And, done! Wow! Looks like my magic worked! You look really pretty, Yukina!
Yukina: Same for you.
Lisa: I'll just use the washroom first.
Yukina: Eh, I'll just hold it.

(With Taki)
Eight: Hey, we only have five minutes.
Taki: Wait, really? Shoot!
(Taki quickly hurried the make up)
Eight: Taki! You're making a mess.
Taki: Whatever! As long as I finish this.
Eight: I don't think you have any idea what you're doing.

(Later, at the "S"tage)
Two: Boop! Time's up! Everyone's behind the "S"tage and soon we shall see who's the prettiest! Going in alphabetical order, we have Aya!
(Aya walked up on stage. Her hair was in twin-tails)
Two: Pretty sweet! 8/10.
Sakiko: I guess that's a 9/10 for me.
Jun: I suppose it's an 7/10
(Final score: 24/30)
Two: Next, we have Lisa! Come on up!
(Lisa strutted onto the stage)
Two: Wow, Lizzy! You're a bombshell! 9/10
Sakiko: 9/10 too.
Jun: (Blushing) T... ten...
(Final score: 28/30)
Two: Third up is Moca!
(Off stage)
Moca: This is a bit embarrassing.
X: Don't worry, you'll do well!
(Moca shyly walked onto the stage)
Moca: (Blushing) Uh... hi.
Two: You look really cute there, Moca! 7/10 !
Sakiko: I agree with Two. 8/10.
Jun: 8/10 for me too.
(Final score: 23/30)

Two: Now it's Mashiro's turn!
(Mashiro walked up on stage)
Mashiro: Rinko-chan helped me with this.
Two: Well she did good! 7/10.
Sakiko: You look really pretty, Mashiro! 10/10 !
Jun: Uh... Saki. Your bias is showing. Well, it's a three out of ten for me.
(Final score: 20/30)
Two: Anyways, Rinko is up next!
(Rinko walked up onto stage)
Two: hmm... 6/10.
Rinko: What?
Sakiko: 5/10.
Jun: You're doing injustice to my fellow gamer. 10/10
Sakiko: Who's biased now?
(Final Score: 21/30)
Two: Anyways, another Rose is up next! Come on up, Sayo!
(Sayo walked up)
Two: Seven.
Sakiko: I agree. Seven.
Jun: It's good, but seven
(Final score: 21/30)
(Sayo walked off stage)
Rinko: You got the same score as me!

Two: Okay! Next up is Otae!
(Tae walked up)
Two: You... barely look different
Tae: I just thought I could win with my natural beauty.
Two: Well, I guess you do have natural beauty. 7/10.
Sakiko: What were you doing the entire challenge?
Tae: Visiting HanaYamaIchiland.
Two: Oh yeah, I forgot we still have that here.
Sakiko: I'll say 6.
Jun: Same.
(Final score: 19/30)
Tae: Okay, Taki! Come on up!
(Taki walked up. Her face was all messy with sloppily applied make up)
Two: Do you know how to use make-up at all?
Tae: Not really.
Two: Well I'm gonna have to give you a 3/10.
Sakiko: 4/10.
Jun: 3/10.
(Final score 10/30)
Sakiko: Alright, Tomori! Come on up!
(Tomori walked up.)
Tomori: Nyamu helped me with this.
Two: Since I'm your assistant, I'm tempted to give you a 10/10, but I have to play fair and give you a 7/10.
Sakiko: Well, you look really cute, Tomorin! 8/10 !
Jun: 7/10 for me.
(Final score: 22/30)

Two: Well everyone was really pretty, except for Taki, and now there is just one more person to judge! If she gets a score of 23 or higher, she'll be safe, but if not, she'll be up for elimination!
Lisa: Don't worry, Yukina! You got this in the bag!
Two: Yukina! Come on up!
(Yukina walked up onto stage)
Two: Hmm... Well... I guess. 7/10.
Sakiko: Well I think she looks pretty. 9/10.
Two: So Yukina just needs a seven or higher. Jun, what's your verdict?
Jun: Hm..... Hmm.... Hmmmmmmmmm....
(It was suspenseful)
Jun: Eight.
(Final score: 24/30)
Two: So it looks like Aya, Moca, Yukina, and Lisa are the ones safe! And Lisa, since you scored the most points, here's your reward!
(Two gives Lisa a box of chocolates)
Lisa: Sweet!
Two: Anyways, the rest of you are up for elimination, so...

Two: Viewers! These six people are up for elimination! You can vote for as many people as you want! Use the polls in the comments section to cast the votes for the contestants you want safe. The contestant with the least votes will leave the show!

(Tomori was talking to Airy in the basement)
Tomori: So, you were the host of an object show, right?
Airy: Yeah.
Tomori: What was the prize?
Airy: It was a wish. One wish for anything you could imagine. I wasn't entirely sure how I would give it to the winner. Maybe I could've teleported it to the plane?
Tomori: A wish, huh?
Airy: Hey, Tomori. What would you wish for?
Tomori: I... don't know... I guess... I'd wish to play with my band for the rest of my life.
Airy: You like your band, huh?
Tomori: Yeah.
Airy: ... Hey Tomori.
(Tomori looked at him)
(Airy showed her what he has been drawing. It's a Plane-database-style page on Tomori)

Competition Name: Tomori
Legal Name: Tomori Takamatsu
Sex: F
Age: First year in high school
Height: 5'1"
Residence: Tokyo
Occupation: N/A. Part of school's astronomy club.
Competition Placement: N/A
Additional notes
-In a band named MyGO!!!!!

Tomori: You made this?
Airy: It's in the style of a website I made for ONE.
Tomori: Thank you.
(Suddenly, they heard a voice)
????: Huh?!
(They looked up. Taki was standing there, shocked)

Chapter Text

(Tomori and Airy were in Taki's room)
(Taki was interrogating Airy)
Taki: Who are you? And what were you doing with Tomori?
Airy: My name's Airy. And Tomori saved me
Taki: Saved you? From what?
Tomori: From the waiting room. You know, the place where I went when I died.
Taki: Is that so?
Airy: I spent so long flipping through the radio to return.
Taki: What are you talking about?
Tomori: There's this radio that transports you to alternate universes. It's, like, a key item for les Gals d'Attente.
Taki: Okay, this place can't get any weirder.
Tomori: You should see some of the universes we went to. Hey! Maybe you can join us!
Taki: No. I won't. Too dangerous.
Airy: If you die, you'll end up back into the waiting room. Then we can get someone to recover you.
Tomori: Come on, it'll be fun!
Taki: (Sigh) Alright, fine.
Airy: You can tell me all about it.
(They left)
Airy: Oh. And tell me if you find my dimension.

(Cake at Stake)
Oblivionis: Welcome to Cake at Stake, everyone. Today's prize are hand puppets, as a reminder that you are all just puppets trapped within this game-
Two: Yeah, yeah. We get it. You're trying to be edgy.
Oblivionis: Aya, Moca, Yukina, and Lisa, as a reward for their beauty, were granted immunity, so they receive puppets.
(They all catch it)
Aya: Aw! How cute! It looks just like me!
Moca: You got the smile right.
Oblivionis: 31 voters cast 59 votes. The first two people safe are Tomori and Rinko with 15 and 14 votes respectively.
(Oblivionis gives them the puppets)
Rinko: Uh... this feels weird.
Oblivionis: Mashiro and Sayo's hearts are also synchronized, as they received 11 and 10 votes. Here are your puppets.
(They catch the puppets)
Mashiro: This is... pretty cute, actually. (puts the puppet on)
Oblivionis: Tae Hanazono, Taki Shiina, like the previous two pairs, your vote counts are one vote apart, but who will survive and who will go away. You know the deal, let's show the votes!
(Intense drumroll. Taki got 5 votes and Tae got 4)
Oblivionis: And Poppin'Party is Poppin'Done, while MyGO will MySTAY!
(Taki catches the puppet)
Taki: I don't want this.
Oblivionis: I worked really hard on that. You should be grateful!
Taki: Okay, fine. This is a really good puppet.
Oblivionis: Now, Otae any last words?
(Tae was nowhere to be seen)
Two: Okay! This is getting out of hand. Where are they going?!

(Meanwhile, Tae was with One)
One: Hello, Tae.
Tae: What do you want from me?
One: Oh nothing. The thing is... I need you for something, so you're going with the others!
Tae: Wait! No! Help-
(Tae disappears)
(One looks at Taki, who was walking back)
(She grinned to herself, then disappeared)

Lisa: Okay, so what do I use these chocolates for?
Two: That's an easy question! Today's challenge is a gift giving challenge! You have thirty minutes to create a gift for your assistant. X will rate them with their satisfaction detector, upgraded to give satisfaction to the nearest decimal point.
Golf Ball: Thanks to me!
Two: The three contestants with the best gifts will be safe, and the one with the highest score will receive a reward!
Sakiko: And for you three (Aya, Sayo and Yukina), the roselians can give a gift to me and Jun, while Aya can-
(Suddenly, a sketched in character flew in)
Animatic: You can give a gift to me!
Taki: I'm sorry, who the hell are you?
Animatic: The name's Animatic, your friendly neighbourhood host of Animatic Battle!
Two: Okay, Aya, you make a gift for Animatic. Anyways, your time starts now!

(Lisa looked at her box of chocolates)
Lisa: Eh, I don't think a box of chocolates would be good enough. What if I use these to make a chocolate cake!
Lisa: Alright! Let's get to work!
(Lisa ran off)

(Moca walked up to X)
Moca: X, what do you like?
X: Hmm... well, I like.... baskets.
Moca: And?
(X slowly moves away)
Moca: Okay, I guess I'm making a basket.

(Taki was thinking of something to give to Eight, when suddenly, she was taken behind a bush by One)
Taki: What the?
One: Hello, Taki. My name is One. Nice to meet you.
Taki: And why did you-
One: You want to confess to Tomori, right?
Taki: Well...
One: Just follow me!
(Taki and One disappeared)

Yukina: Okay, I make a gift for Sakiko, you make a gift for Jun
Sayo: I'm cool with that.
(They walked away)
Yukina: Well, I guess I could make some sort of doll for her. What do you think, Puppet Yuki?
Yukina, speaking for the puppet: I think that's a good idea.
(Cut to Sayo)
Sayo: What should I get him? Maybe some new toys for Johnny (his hedgehog, if you don't remember)? Or maybe even some NFO merch. But I only have a thirty minutes.
Sayo: Wait, I'll just make something myself!

(Cut to Tomori)
Tomori: Hey, Two. I don't know what kind of gift I should give you?
Two: Well, I am a fan of cheesecake.
Tomori: Oh right. Now I remember. MASKING baked you that cheesecake in one of the challenges. SO I should do the same!
Two: You have thirty minutes. Not sure how you're gonna bake one in thirty minutes.
Tomori: Okay then, then I'll just buy one!
(Tomori ran off)

(Aya was thinking)
Aya: Okay, what would Animatic like? Hmm...
Aya: Well, I suppose I can give her a Pastel*Palettes CD.
Aya: I'll see if I have a copy of it somewhere. (Runs off)

(With Mashiro)
Mashiro: Okay, I need to get a present for Six. What would she like?
(Mashiro walked up to Nine)
Nine: Woah! Shiro! What up?
Mashiro: You're a friend of Six, right?
Nine: I guess you could say that.
Mashiro: What does Six like?
Nine: Well, I heard that she likes painting, so maybe get her some art supplies?
Mashiro: Okay! Thank you!
(Mashiro ran off)
Nine: Anyways, back to looking for Ice Cream lord.
??????????: Need a hand?
(Nine looked at the source of the voice. It was Basketball)

(Cut to Rinko)
Rinko: What would Seven like? Hmm...
Rinko: Maybe I can give him a cute outfit? But I only have half an hour. Maybe I should start off with something small. How about a satchel?

(Lisa was humming to herself as she was melting the chocolates down)
Lisa: Four is gonna love this cake!
(Lisa was humming to herself)
Lisa: I should probably start working on the cake itself.
(Lisa got out a mixing bowl and poured in the flour)
Lisa: Let's see if I can make a cake in twenty minutes or so.

(Eight walked up to Sakiko)
Eight: Hey, have you seen Taki?
Sakiko: No. Why?
Eight: Well, I wanted to check up on her, but I just couldn't find her.
Sakiko: Well best not to disturb her. Maybe she wants to keep it a surprise.
Eight: Yeah, okay.

(With Taki and One)
Taki: Why should I trust you?
One: I'm an old friend of Two's. Don't you want to help a friend out?
Taki: Well...
One: Look, all you have to do is sign this contract, and I'll give you this. (One shows her a potion) If you drink this, you will gain the courage to confess to Tomori.
Taki: And why do I need a potion for that?
One: Because you are clearly unable to spit it out yourself!
Taki: What? Of course I can!
One: ... Can you?

(Cut back to Two and Animatic talking on the couch)
Two: So, I heard you are a host yourself?
Animatic: Yeah! You should definitely meet my contestants! There's Caine's Cup, Bioluminescenty, Dioptase. There's even an algebralien like you! Ugh... Exclamation Mark.
Two: You clearly don't like Exclamation Mark, huh?
Animatic: Consider her my R̴̉̓̏̾̀ͅĮ̶̡̼̣̦̣͎̬̫̦͇̬͕̳̎̓̑̈̐̓͂̒̚V̸̨̛̖͚̥͊̒̍͆͐̇̍̑͒A̷̡̙̲̠̬͙̟̥͙̞̙̬̗͚͌́́̍̋̊̐̾̏̽̚͜Ĺ̵̡̺͙͂́͆́͊̚̚̚͜͠
Four: Hey. Can a fellow host join you?
Animatic: HMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM... ok
(Four sits on the couch)
Two: Wow! Three hosts in one place!
Four: If only there was one more host here. Then we'd have four!
(Cut to Airy in Taki's room)
Airy: Uh...

(Meanwhile, with Aya. She was rummaging through her stuff, when she finally found it.)
Aya: Aha! There it is! One Pastel*Palettes CD!
(Aya looked at the clock)
Aya: Hm... I still got 15 minutes left. Maybe I'll wrap it up?

(Meanwhile, Yukina was trying to make the doll)
Yukina: This... is unexpectedly hard. It doesn't look that great. Maybe I should ask Rinko for help.
(Yukina thinks about it)
Yukina: I think I can manage.
(Yukina got out her phone and searched up doll making tutorials.)

(Meanwhile, with Moca, she was weaving together a basket)
Moca: This is starting to look really good.
(Moca looks at it)
Moca: Still looks a bit plain, though. Eh, it's probably fine.
(Moca continues to work on it)
Moca: But would X be okay with it?
(Cut to Rinko, who was working on her satchel. Moca opened the door)
Moca: Do you have any ribbons. Preferably in yellow?
Rinko: In that box over there. You are free to use whatever you like)
(Moca walked over and reached grabbed a ribbon)
Moca: Thank you.
(She left the room)

(Tomori was waiting at a cake store)
Tomori: Come on, come on.
(The shopkeeper handed her the cake)
Shopkeeper: Here's your cake.
Tomori: Thank you!
(Tomori walked off with the cake)
Tomori: Two is gonna love this.

(Lisa was done with her chocolate frosting)
(The oven dinged)
Lisa: Now my cake is done!
(Lisa took the cake out. She cut the cake into two layers)
Lisa: Hm... Maybe I could do a four layered cake. Since, you know, he's Four.

(Cut back to Mashiro, who was in the art supply store)
Mashiro: I think these paints are enough.
(She walked over to the counter)
Mashiro: uh... excuse me... but... uh...
(Mashiro placed her items on the counter, and the cashier calculated the price)
Cashier: That would be $58.
Mashiro: Oh, I don't have that much money.
(Mashiro picked a single tube of paint)
Mashiro: How much is just one of these?
Cashier: Only $5.
(Mashiro paid the cashier and left)

(Cut back to Nine and Basketball)
Nine: So One has been the one stealing the contestants?
Basketball: (Nods) I think she's also the one who took LOCK and Tae.
Nine: Why would One do this? She's such a sweet child.... if my memory serves correctly.
Basketball: She's jealous of Two's power. She wants it for herself.

(Cut to Taki)
Taki: Then why ask me? I'm not even battling for the Power of Two.
One: Because you're lost, aren't you? And besides, there's something you BanG Girls are interfering with.
Taki: I'm currently in the middle of a challenge you know.
One: Well sign the contract and let's get this over with. Or else, I might keep you as a hostage.
Taki: Wait, what?!
One: You can just go where Rokka and Tae are.
(One showed Taki where Rokka and Tae are)
Taki: Okay, fine! I'll sign your stupid contract!
(Taki signs the deal and was given the potion)
(She was then sent back)
Nine: Taki! Are you okay?
Taki: I'm fine.
Basketball: What did One give you?
Taki: A courage potion. Wait, how much time do I have left?
Nine: Two minutes.
Taki: Huh?!

(Lisa finished decorating the cake)
Lisa: There we go! All done.
(Lisa looked at the timer)
Lisa: One more minute. Better make my way back.

(So everyone returned to the contest area, and the time finished)
Two: Time is up! I can tell you all have wonderful gifts to give us! Let's go in band order, so Moca is up first!
(Moca walked up to X)
Moca: Here is a breadbasket, to keep all your bread. Or whatever you may need. It even has a propellor so you can have your hands free!
X: Wow! I love it! This one is my favourite. Thank you, Moca!
(X used the satisfaction detector on himself. 9.7/10)
X: Next up is Aya!

(Aya gave the present to Animatic)
Aya: Here's my present.
Animatic: Wow! A delicious gourmet meal!
Aya: It's not exactly food.
(Animatic opened the packaging)
Aya: Like it?
Animatic: ... This present sucks! (Brutally mutilates Aya)
(Everyone, even Four, watched in horror)
(X simply pointed the satisfaction detector at him. 1.3/10)
Eight: How are you unfazed.
X: I've seen worse. (Recovers Aya)

Sakiko: Let's see your present, Yukina.
(Yukina gives Sakiko)
Yukina; It's a bit scuffed.
Sakiko: Hm... not sure what to think. Eh...
(X zaps her with the satisfaction detector. 3.1/10)

Jun: Now I guess it's my turn?
(Sayo gives Jun his gift.)
(He opened it to see a hastily made NFO scrapbook)
Sayo: You like it?
Jun: Like it? I love it!
(His measured satisfaction: 9.2/10)
Sayo: Sweet!

Four: Okay! My turn!
(Lisa places the cake down. It was decorated with blueberries in the shape of the number four)
Four: Wow! I love it!
Lisa: Have a bite)
(Lisa cut it and gave a slice to Four)
Four: Wow! Four layers!
(Four ate it)
Four: Wow! Youn really outdid yourself, Lisa!
(X aimed the satisfaction detector at Four, and it was 8.8/10)
Lisa: I'll take it.

(It was Rinko's turn)
Rinko: H... Here, seven. It's a satchel. I made sure to decorate it with things you like.
Seven: Wow! This looks really neat! I like it. Thank you, Rinko. Now I have a place to put all of my jokey stuff!
(X measured his satisfaction to be 9.1/10)
Lisa: Oh.
Four: It's okay, Lisa! You can try again next time!

(Mashiro walked up to Six and gave her a gift box)
Mashiro: Open it.
(Six opened it to find a singular paint tube.)
Six: Why is there only one.
Mashiro: I couldn't afford more.
Six: Well, I like the color so...
(X measured her with her satisfaction meter. 6.6/10)

(Tomori walked up to Two with her cheese cake)
Tomori: It's storebought, but I added a bit of extra decoration.
Two: Looks neat! (Two eats it) And it tastes pretty good too!
(Two was zapped with the satisfaction detector. His satisfaction levels were measured to be 8.8/10)

Eight: Another 8.8 ! I sure hope that Taki's present will be enough to raise my satisfaction to be 8.8 as well. Now where's my gift?
Taki: Well... uh... you see...
(Taki poured half the confidence potion in a glass and gave it to Eight)
Eight: What's this?
Taki: It's a potion of courage! Drink it!
(Eight drank the potion.)
Eight: Wow! I feel like I can do anything now! Not sure when I'd ever use this, but thank you!
(His satisfaction was also 8.8)
Eight: Looks like it wasn't enough to win, eh?
Taki: Yeah.

Animatic: Anyways, I have places to go, things to do. So see you, everyone! May we meet again!
(Animatic sprouted wings and left)
Moca: That guy was... really weird
Two: Yeah, I agree. Anyways, it looks like Sayo, Moca, and Rinko are safe from voting. Since Moca got the highest score, she wins a prize! A clay pot!
(Moca was given the pot)
Moca: Uh...

Two: Viewers! These six people are up for elimination! You can vote for as many people as you want! Use the polls in the comments section to cast the votes for the contestants you want safe. The contestant with the least votes will leave the show!

(That night, les Gals d'Attente were at Golf Ball's factory.)
Aya: Welcome to your Gals d'Attente initiation, Taki! After this, you will officially be a Gal d'attente!
(Taki looked at the potion in her hand. She drank it)
Taki: Tomori! I have something to say!
(Tomori looked at Taki)
Taki: I love you! I really do! Will you let me be by your side for the rest of your life?
(Tomori blushed)
Tomori: Huh?!

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(Tomori was talking to Two)
Tomori: Can't believe she just did that! Does she really have a crush on me?
Two: Did you realizing the whole walking from school together thing not make it click?
Tomori: In hindsight, I should've realized.
Two: The question is, do you love her back?
Tomori: ... Well...
(Just then, Airy opened the door)
Tomori: Airy! What are you doing here?
Airy: I... thought it was just you here.
Two: Ahem. Anyways, as I was saying, you have all the time in the world to think about your answer. Well, as long as Taki doesn't get eliminated.
Airy: Yeah. I hope you don't get eliminated, Tomori.
Two: I agree with Airy. You're such a sweet girl.
Tomori: Thank you, Two, Airy.
Two: Anyways, I think we should head to Cake at Stake. Airy, you can watch.
Airy: Nah, I think I'll stay in this room.
Two: Well, you do you.

(Cake at Stake)
Two: Welcome to Cake at Stake, everyone! We've been experiencing some.... problems with the eliminated contestants disappearing, so (gestures to the failed debuters) I hired these guys to stare at you! Also, we installed security cameras everywhere, and a trap to catch the kidnapper! Let's get started! ZACK, would you like to introduce the Cake at Stake prize?
ZACK: Aw yeah! The prize today are flowers, for all you lovely ladies!
Yukina: Sweet.
ZACK: Sayo, Moca and Rinko, you three are safe!
(ZACK gave them pots of flowers)
Moca: Is this a wedding?
ZACK: Anyways, 35 people cast... (Starts giggling) Okay, I am not making this up! We got 69 votes!
Taki: Oh my god! Really?!
ZACK: Yeah!
Taki: (Laughing) I can't believe it! Sixty-nine! Oh my gosh!
ZACK: This is a very important event in history!
Tomori: What's so funny about sixty-nine?
Lisa: You'll get it when you're older.
(Everyone waited for ZACK and Taki to stop laughing)
Oblivionis: Are you done?
ZACK: Okay, sorry. I'm done. Lisa is first safe with 14 votes. Here are your flowers!
(Lisa catches it)
ZACK: Tomori, Yukina and Mashiro?
Tomori, Yukina and Mashiro: Yeah?
ZACK: You are tied for second place with 13 votes!
(The flowers were thrown at the three girls)
Yukina: Huh. A blue rose for me.
ZACK: So now it's down to Aya and Taki.
Aya: What?! Me in the bottom two?! This can't be real.
ZACK: Fortunately, Aya-chan, you're safe!
(Aya catches her pot plant)
ZACK: Taki is eliminated again with 7 votes.
Tomori: Wait! I want to say something to Taki!
Taki: Tomori?
Tomori: I love you too!
Taki: (Blushes) T... Tomori.
(Tomori went in and kissed her)
Everyone: OOOOHHHH!!!!!!
Oblivionis: Oh my gosh! Get a room, you two!
(They let go of the kiss)
Taki: Sorry. Now clap me up Two.
Two: I'll just wait to see if the coast is clear.
Taki: Well, I mean, One already stole me, and I already signed her deal.
Two: (wide-eyed) Wait, who stole you?
(Suddenly, One appeared and grabbed Taki)
Four: One!
X: Hello, Prima!
One: Hi, X.
Taki: You said you wouldn't keep me hostage!
One: My exact words were that you sign the contract or I'll keep you as a hostage. Who says both can't happen?
Two: Curse the inclusive or!
(One looked at Tomori)
One: If you want your girlfriend back, just write the number one on this card, and we shall negotiate.
(One gave Tomori a card. It had a picture of One with the text "Let's make a deal" with a blank space for writing the number one)
One: Well, see you.
(One disappears with Taki)
(Tomori fell onto the ground. Two went over to comfort her)
Two: I'm sorry, Tomori.

(As the contestants walked back, Sakiko walked over to Tomori)
Tomori: Sakiko.
Sakiko: I'm sure Taki will be fine, .
Tomori: I'm scared.
Sakiko: It's okay. I'm sure we'll get her back soon.
(Tomori looked at the business card)
Tomori: I sure hope I'll be able to talk this out.

(Later)
Two: Okay, we're all scared that One is back, but let's not let him intimidate us for now! Today's challenge is a combination of two previous challenges.
Lisa: Wow, you're really running out of ideas.
Jun: Unfortunately so.
Sakiko: However, you can see it as fighting singularity with duality. By combining two challenges into one, we overcome the oneness of an original challenge, and thus One, with the power of two!
Sayo: Roll credits.
Moca: So which challenges will we be combining?
Two: We'll be combining episode 7 and 16's! Today's challenge is to collect water to water your flowers! The more you water them, the higher they grow!
Yukina: Wait, so our cake at stake prizes will be part of the challenge?
Two: You guessed right! The first two people to have their flowers reach this mark will receive immunity! The first one will receive a prize, and get to choose another contestant to have immunity. Now collect your water, people!

(Moca ran over to the water source and filled up her bowl)
(She then ran over to the flower and poured water on it)
Moca: This is easy. I'm the only one with a container currently.
Rinko: I have my water bottle.
Moca: Aw shucks. I left mine in the hotel.
Aya: Don't worry, Moca. I left my water bottle too. All I have is this plastic cup.

(Sayo looked at Lisa)
Sayo: Don't pee on it.
Lisa: Relax! I won't! ... probably.
(Lisa grabs her water bottle and waters the flower.)
(The sunflower grew a bit)
Lisa: There we go. Now to fill it up
(Lisa walked to the water supply)
(Sayo went over to her flower and poured her water bottle onto it)
Sayo: There we go.
(Sayo walked back)

(Cut to Aya collecting some water in a cup.)
Aya: I'm not gonna win like this.
(Aya walked over to Moca who was next to her.)
Aya: Hey, Moca. Can you pour some water on mine? This cup can't contain a lot of water.
Moca: Oh, alright.
(Moca went over to Aya's flower and poured some water on it. Aya did the same)
Moca: There we go!
(Moca went back to her flower and poured the rest of her water on it.)
Aya: It's pretty big!
Moca: Thank you.
Aya: But mine is bigger!
Moca: No, mine is!
Aya: Well let me whip mine out and show you!
Eight, looking to the camera: This would be better if they were both boys.

(Meanwhile, with Mashiro)
(She ran over to her flower and poured some water on it)
Mashiro: I'm so tired.
Six: It's only been five minutes!
Mashiro: Hey, you're my assistant, right?
Six: Yeah?
Mashiro: Can you help me fill up the water?
(Six realized)
Six: Oh right!
(She ran over to Mashiro's flower and poured the water in her water bottle onto it. It started growing)
Seven: Damn! I forgot I could do that!
(Seven looks into his waterbottle, but it was empty)
Seven: Damn it! I forgot to fill it up! Rinko! Go help me!
Rinko: Right!
(They ran over to the water supply)

(Cut to Tomori, still looking at the business card One gave her)
(Two walked over)
Two: Hey, I've noticed you haven't started. Are you still thinking about Taki?
(Tomori nodded)
Two: We'll get her back as soon as possible, but for now, you need to get started. Or do you want me to do it instead.
Tomori: No, no! I can do it! Give me a watering can!
Two: That's the spirit, Tommie!
(Two gives her one)
(Tomori runs over to the water source and fills up the watering can)
(She ran back to the flower and watered it. It started growing)
Two: There we go!
(As Tomori walked back at to the water source)
Tomori: I really hope Taki is okay.

(Taki woke up in an infinite blue plane)
Taki: Where am I?
(She heard a voice)
Tae: Hey, Taki.
(She turned around to see Tae and Rokka, along with five others)
Tae: You're okay! (Looked at the stolen BFDI characters) Who are they?
Leafy: Hi! I'm Leafy! It's so nice to meet new friends here! This is Bell, Bomby, Barf Bag and Needle!
Needle: Hi!
Barf Bag: Long time no see, Taki.
Bell: You know her?
Barf Bag: Well, yeah. Our teams got along so well together.
Tae: Anyways, how are we supposed to escape this place.
Taki: We'll think of a plan... I hope we can.
Taki: (Sigh) I know Tomori will...

(Yukina poured some more water on her rose)
Yukina: This is taking forever.
(Yukina turned towards Aya and Moca)
Yukina: What if I messed with them.
(Yukina got out her hand puppet)
Yukina, as the puppet: What a devilish idea!
(Yukina looked back at the puppet)
Yukina: I should probably put you back.
(Yukina took off the puppet and ran over)

(Moca and Aya were walking with the bowl of water)
(Yukina ran over and knocked Moca down, splashing water on her and causing the bowl to break on the ground)
Aya: Our bowl!
Moca: You'll pay for this, Yukina!
(Moca got up and slapped Yukina)
Yukina: You call that a slap?
(Yukina slapped Moca back)
Moca: I should say the same for you!
(Moca and Yukina started to have a cat fight)
Aya: Fight! Fight! Fight!
Moca: Aya! Don't just stand there! Water our plants!
Aya: Oh, right. Sorry. (Runs off)

(The current standings were Mashiro, Lisa, Sayo, Rinko, Moca, Aya, Yukina and Tomori)
(Meanwhile, with Rinko, she was humming a tune while filling up her water bottle.)
(She walked over to her flower and watered it)
(Seven arrived and poured water on the flower)
(The flower started to overtake Sayo's flower!)
Rinko: Yes! We managed to overtake Hikawa's flower
Sayo: Not if I have anything to say about it. (Pours water on it)
Seven: You don't even have an assistant, Sayo! How is your flower as tall as ours!
Sayo: Man, you aren't ready to hear about Kurata's flower.
(Rinko and Seven stood still)
Rinko and Seven: What?
(They looked over to Mashiro's flower)
Seven: How the rainbow is it that high?

(Mashiro and Six poured some more water on their flower)
Mashiro: Wow! Our flower is almost reaching the top.
Six: We're really, killing it, Shiro. High five! Or should I say, high six!
(Mashiro high six-ed Six)
(Lisa looked at them)
Lisa: Aw man. Mashiro's at the end!
(Lisa looked at Yukina who was still slapping Moca, and then to Yukina's flower.)
Lisa: Damn, if Mashiro wins, then Yukina might not be immune. Hey Four! Do we just need to give these plants a drink?
Four: Yeah.
Lisa: Maybe I'll just-
Four: If you pee on it, I'll film you and post it online.
Lisa: Man, perverted much? Well, aren't you at least going to help!
Four: Sure!
(Four runs over to X's Basket pile)
Four: Sorry, X.
(Four picked up a basket and filled it with water. Then he poured all of it onto the flower)
(The flower starts growing fast)
(Mashiro looked at the flower)
Mashiro: What the-
(Lisa's flower hit the mark)
(Two appeared next to Four)
Two: And it looks like Lisa is the first one safe!
Lisa: Aw yeah!
Two: Who will be the second one to get immu-
Six: It's us.
Two: Wait, what?
(Mashiro's flower also reached the mark)
Two: Well, I guess the challenge is over!

(Moca and Yukina were still fighting)
Aya: Uhh... guys. The challenge is already over.
(Moca and Yukina stopped)
Moca: Damn it.
Yukina: Well, who won.
Aya: Lisa and Mashiro.
Two: Well, Lizzy. You can pick any of these six to-
Lisa: I give immunity to Yukina!
Yukina: Thank you, Lisa.
Two: So it looks like Lisa, Mashiro and Yukina are safe from elimination today, while Tomori, Rinko, Sayo, Moca, and Aya are up for elimination.
Rinko: Oh shoot, we were so close too.
Sayo: Mashiro's flower was way ahead of ours.
Rinko: Yeah, I suppose so.

Two: Viewers! These five people are up for elimination! You can vote for as many people as you want! Use the polls in the comments section to cast the votes for the contestants you want safe. The contestant with the least votes will leave the show!

(That night, Tomori was sitting on her bed)
(Tomori looked at the business card)
Tomori: What does One want from me?
(Sakiko walked in)
Sakiko: Hey, Tomorin. Just checking up on you.
Tomori: Hi, Saki.
(Sakiko sat down next to Tomori)
Sakiko: Have you made your decision yet?
(Tomori shook her head)
Sakiko: It's okay, Tomori. We'll find a way to get Taki back.
Tomori: Would I be better not taking the deal?
Sakiko: Of course not, Tomori! You love Taki. And love is the strongest emotion of all! You will storm into wherever One is hiding, make the negotiations, and Taki will be back with nobody else harmed. Hey, maybe we can get LOCK and Tae back too!
Tomori: Sakiko. I'm gonna make a vow.
(Sakiko looked at her)
Tomori: I swear on my life that I will get Taki back, no matter what!
Sakiko: That's the spirit! Now let's think of a plan together!
Tomori: Alright.

(Meanwhile, Jun was looking at his notebook on the roof)
Jun: What do these numbers mean?
(Aya walked up to him)
Aya: Hey, Jun! Surprising to see you here.
Jun: What are you doing out here?
Aya: Just needed to get some fresh air. Hey, what are you reading?
Jun: I-It's none of your business!
Aya: Hey, are those UM Radio frequencies?
Jun: Y... You recognize them?
Aya: (Smiles) Let me introduce you to Les Gals d'attente!

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(Last night)
(Jun, Rana, Marker, and les Gals d'attente (minus Tomori), eliminated contestants included, were in Golf Ball's factory)
Golf Ball: So, you understand how the radio works, right?
Rana: Yep.
Jun: Oh, and you don't have to worry about waiting an hour. We can take care of it.
Rana: Wait! Stone told me last night that Tomori should stay!
Hina: Who's Stone?
Tomori: I mean, I have something else to worry about, so I'm fine if I don't join.
Aya: Well, I don't know how long we're gonna be, so see you Tomori.
(The seven people walked into the suicide booth and they disappeared)
(They entered the waiting room)
Hina: So, what did you mean that you guys can take care of it?
Marker: We have a code to get back to our own world!
Moca: Oh, really?
(Moca types in the code, pulls the antenna and ends up back in Goiky)
Moca: Oh. I see.
(Cut back to the waiting room)
Rana: Well, let's see where this takes us.
(Rana inputs the other frequency, and everyone touches it)
Kaoru: Well, everyone. Today is the day we embark on a grand adventure. Three, two, one!
(Everyone pulls, and it cuts to black)

(It was a lovely morning in Goiky, and Yukina was having a rest)
(Suddenly, Two ran into the room, waking her up)
Two: Everyone! There is an emergency! ZACK's gone missing!
Yukina: What?
(Pin barged into the room)
Pin: Marker's also gone missing!
Mashiro: And Aya-chan!
Yukina: Well, we better go find them!
Two: But first, we need to do Cake at Stake!
Yukina: This early in the morning?
Two: I kind of forgot to give Lisa's reward. I wasn't expecting another person to finish so soon and I kind of forgot.
Yukina: Could you let us all get ready first?
Two: I can wait. The votes aren't even finalized yet. Let's just do it at our normal time.

(Cake at Stake)
Two: First and foremost, Lisa! Here is your reward for last episode!
(Two gives Lisa a strange game cartridge)
Lisa: What do I use this for?
Two: You'll see. Anyways, welcome to Cake at Stake. Today's prize is a copy of this yakuza movie I found.
Moca: Don't really care.
Two: Anyways, Lisa, Mashiro and Yukina, you guys got immunity last round. Here's your prizes!
(They catch it, and it hit Mashiro on the head)
Two: We got 80 votes this time from 43 viewers.
Rinko: How many did I get?
Two: You're safe with 19 votes! (Throws the DVD case at Rinko)
Two: And so is the other Rose with 16 votes! Here's your movie, Sayo.
(Sayo catches it)
Sayo: I'm gonna watch this with Hina when she gets back... If Hina gets back...
Two: Aya, you're safe with 16 votes!
(Two throws the DVD where Aya would be)
Yukina: She's still missing.
Two: Anyways, now it's down to Moca and Tomori!
Moca: I sure I don't get eliminated.
Two: Fortunately, Afterglow is safe with 14 votes! Can't say the same about MyGO!!!!!; they only got 13.
Tomori: There is something I have to do. Do you have a pen?
(Two gives Tomori a pen and she got out the business card)
(Once she wrote the number one on it, it morphed into One)
One: So you have made your decision.
Sakiko: Hey! Give us back Jun.
One: Oh, I don't have him. But I wish I had. He is currently doing something that I just won't allow.
(One went closer to Tomori)
One: But I will keep my promise. We shall negotiate on Taki.
Sakiko: Wait! Let me go with you.
One: (sigh) alright. Fine.
(One took Sakiko and Tomori away)

(Meanwhile, where les Gals d'attente and the applesauce Quartet are...)
(They wandered around the endless woods)
Marker: Why do you think Stone had taken us here?
Jun: I'm sure they have a valid reason.
Hina: My legs are tired.
Aya: Well we gotta keep looking. I ain't stopping until we do something substantial here!
(They walked over a wooden bridge)
Jun: Be very careful.
(They crossed the bridge.)
(Kaoru tripped and started to fall, but someone grabbed her)
(She looked up and it was a green haired boy)
Liam: Didn't expect visitors here.

Two: Today's challenge is to find Jun and Marker! Whoever brings Jun and Marker to me, as well as Aya, will be safe, while the rest of you will be up for elimination.
Moca: Well, I know exactly where she is.
Two: Really? Where?
Moca: In an alternate universe, somewhere.
Lisa: Haha. You're kidding.
X: She's telling the truth. I can sense it.
Two: Well, you have one hint now, but everything else is up to you. The challenge ends when the lost ones have been returned to me! Go!

(Moca ran back to Golf Ball)
Golf Ball: Finding Jun's the challenge, huh?
Moca: Yep. I knew I should've gone with them.
Golf Ball: Well, we know that they're in an alternate universe, but which one? You don't have the codes.
Moca: Then I'll look through every one!
Golf Ball: Are you crazy!
Moca: Do you have any other ideas?
Golf Ball: ... not really.

(Meanwhile, with Sayo in her room)
Sayo: I know they went into the waiting room, but after that, I got nothing.
(Lisa went into her room)
Sayo: Imai-san?
Lisa: Can I borrow your Nintendo Switch? If my reward is this game cartridge, then surely it will help me find Jun.
(Lisa plugged the game cartridge in. It showed a black screen with green text saying "Multiversal Locator. Enter name")
(Lisa typed in Jun's name in it, and it started to load.)
(The output was a series of numbers)
Lisa: I have no idea what these numbers mean.
Sayo: But I do! Four!
(Four appeared)
Sayo: Despawn us. And make sure the Nintendo Switch goes with us)
Lisa: (wide-eyed) Sayo, are you crazy?!
Four: Sure thing! (Despawns Sayo and Lisa)

(Meanwhile, with Moca and Golf Ball)
Golf Ball: This is a suicide watch, a condensed version of my suicide machine. Exactly one hour after it is activated, it will instantly kill you and send you back to the waiting room for me to recover you. Activating it also kills you allowing for quick transportation to the waiting room. Do you understand?
Moca: Yeah, I guess.
Golf Ball: Now get to work!
(Golf Ball presses the button and Moca disappears)

(Tomori and One were sitting in One's dimension, lounging around)
One: You know, you and I are similar. You like collecting rocks, and I like collecting pretty rocks. You like stars and I like stars. We're like two peas in a pod!
Sakiko: Tomori doesn't go around kidnapping people!
One: That may be true, but I too have someone I'm devoted to. That's why I want Two's power, to save them. And we shall enact our revenge together. However, if your friends keep going on with their universe hopping shenanigans, they might become too powerful, and I don't want that. That's why I decided to take your loved one hostage.
Tomori: So us Gals d'Attente fall in line?
One: Pretty much. This deal is simple. You get to have Taki back, but if you or any of you BanG people so much as touch that radio again, I'll be trapping her for eternity.
Sakiko: Okay, that's Taki. But what about everyone else you took? Needle, Bomby, Tae. They have people that care about them too.
One: This does not concern them.
Sakiko: Imagine what LAYER would think. Or Pen, or Naily. They'd be probably going through the same emotions as Tomori if they knew.
One: Look, this contract is strict. You can only get Taki back. Not Needle or anyone else!
(Sakiko looked at her, then smirked)
Oblivionis: Then allow me to make a deal of my own.

(Sayo and Lisa appeared in the waiting room)
Lisa: This is... Yukina's place.
Sayo: No, we're in CiRCLE.
Lisa: Why are-
Sayo: Nevermind!
(Sayo ran over to the radio and started to fiddle with it while looking at her Switch)
Lisa: What are you doing with-
Sayo: Those numbers are radio frequencies. This radio allows us to travel to any universe we want!
(Sayo was done with the radio)
Sayo: Hold onto me!
(Lisa took hold and Sayo pulled the antenna)
(They were transported to the forest)
Sayo: Where are we?

(Liam took les Gals d'applesauce to the cabin)
Kaoru: Would my saviour mind telling me his name?
Liam: It's been a long time since I last said it. I barely remember.
Aya: Come on. You can tell us.
Liam: ... Liam. Liam Plecak.
(Hina felt something)
Hina: My onee-chan senses are tingling!
(Hina ran off)
Aya: Hina! Wait!
Liam: So, how did you find this place.
Rana: Stone led us here.
Liam: You know Stone!?
Kaoru: Again with this mysterious stone.

(Cut to Moca, who appeared in the waiting room again)
Moca: Damn. Not in there too.
(Moca played around with the radio and transported herself to an alternate universe)
(She landed on a raft in an endless ocean)
Moca: Jun?! Marker? Aya-chan!
Moca: Doesn't seem to be here.
(Moca pressed the suicide button and )
(Moca tried again. She ended up in a field of chickens)
Moca: Not here.
(Moca tried again. She ended up in the Trash Compactor Underworld)
Moca: Nope.
(Moca was in the post-instrumentality NGE world)
Moca: What is this?
(Moca was in a rainbow world when her watch beeped and she was sent back to the waiting room)
(She was recovered)
Golf Ball: Found them yet?
(Moca shook her head)
Golf Ball: It's okay. Let's try again.
(Golf Ball reset the timer and sent Moca back into the waiting room)

(Cut to Yukina, Rinko and Mashiro)
Rinko: How are we gonna even enter an alternate universe, let alone wherever Jun-kun is.
Yukina: That I don't even know. I didn't even know alternate universes existed until now.
(Pencil walked in)
Pencil: How about Four! There's an endless hallway of doors in him. One of them must lead to wherever Jun is!
Mashiro: I don't know how much about Four, but lead the way.
Pencil: Hey Four!
(Four appeared next to them)
Pencil: Suck us up!
Four: Oh, if you say so. (Sucks them up)
Pencil: This way!
(The four of them went into the EXIT. Yukina noticed the sign saying "Eternal XAlgebra IClass TWithFour")
Yukina: That isn't even a proper acronym. (Goes in)
(They arrived at the hallway)
Rinko: Are you sure Jun-kun's behind one of these doors?
Yukina: Only one way to find out!

(Cue a montage of the four of them looking behind doors, finding places like an endless field, a storybook-like world, Wonderland, the Equation Playground, a room where they all become Michelles like that one April Fools event)
(At one point, they somehow found Moca behind one of the doors. Moca quickly activated the suicide watch while Rinko shut the door)
(There were doors leading to Paris, the Underground, a world made of cheese, the scooping room, an empty void save for a single cake...)

(Cut back to Tomori and Sakiko)
Tomori: Sakiko. You don't have to do this.
Oblivionis: I'm afraid it might be our only choice.
One: So to recap, I return everyone I have stolen, and return, I get to keep you?
Oblivionis: That is correct.
Tomori: No! There has to be another way.
One: There is another way. Sign the damn contract!
Oblivionis: We're not leaving until all our friends are returned safe and sound!
One: How about I return everyone except Taki.
Tomori: No! Everyone means everyone and Taki!
One: Just sign the contract! I ain't got all day!
Oblivionis: We're not signing the contract until we're sure that everyone is returned safe and sound!
Tomori: We'll sit here all day if we have to!
One: Fine. I'm not leaving either! How about some tea to soothe your mind
(One passed a tea cup to Tomori)
Tomori: This isn't poisoned or dosed with anything?
One: Nope. Nothing but pure chamomile tea. And a bit of artificial sweetener.

(Cut back to Sayo and Lisa)
Lisa: We're not lost, aren't we?
Sayo: Even if we are, I know that someone is gonna find us.
Lisa: How. It's just been endless forest!
Sayo: In three, two, one.
Hina: ONEE-CHAN!!!
(At that moment, Hina ran over and hugged her)
Hina: Onee-chan, what are you doing here. You aren't hurt, are you?
Sayo: We're fine, Hina.
Hina: (turns around) And I see that Lisa-chi is also here!
Lisa: Yeah.
Hina: You should go meet with the others! Come on!
(Hina tragged Sayo by the hand)
Sayo: W-Wait, Hina! Slow down!
(Lisa followed her)

(The others were talking)
Rana: You are from our world.
Liam: Huh? Yeah.
Aya: How long have you been trapped here?
Liam: I don't know. I think about two years. I lost all sense of time.
Rana: How did you get here?
Liam: Same way as you, I suppose. I lost my only way back.
(At that moment, Hina, Sayo and Lisa walked in)
Kaoru: Ah, Sayo-san. What brings you here.
Sayo: We were just looking for you guys.
Jun: So you went around randomly looking through universes until you happen to land in this one?
Sayo: No, we're way smarter than that.
(Cut to Moca ending up in another universe)
Moca: Nope, not in this one either
(Cut back to Sayo and the others)
Sayo: We managed to track you down using this Multiversal Locator!
Jun: That's really cool.
Kaoru: Les Gals d'Attente have a new tool at our disposal.
Aya: Hey, where's Lisa going?
(They turned around to see Lisa has walked away)

(Meanwhile, Lisa was staring at the computer)
(The others went over to her)
Lisa: Liam-kun. What's this?
Liam: That's the computer that was here.
(Liam pointed to The Plane)
Liam: My friends are on here, and for the past two years, I've been trying to send them back home. Try as I might, I just can't figure out how this computer works. I had just basically given up.
Aya: Hey! You shouldn't give up, Liam. You'll find a way.
Hina: Do you have another plan?
Liam: I assumed that I could kill them and send them to the waiting room. But I don't know the code to get back, and Texty has the kill switch.
Kaoru: Texty?
(Liam ran over and grabbed the laptop where Texty was on)
Liam: As well as my notes, I lost the charger, so it has just been sitting here for two years.
Lisa: I think I have that same model of laptop. You can borrow my charger!
Liam: Really?
Lisa: Of course!
Liam: The question remains. How are we gonna get back. I don't know the code to get back home.
Marker: But we do!

(Meanwhile back with One)
One: So, what will it be? Will you sign the deal or not?
Oblivionis: That depends. Are you going to take my deal too?
One: There's nothing on the contract saying that.
Oblivionis: I think we have negotiated long enough. If you're not gonna bring them back, then I'm gonna take them back by force!
One: Why do you care about them so much?!
Tomori: I might not care about them, but others do! Can't you change the terms?
One: Hm... I might be able to change the terms, but I need more payment than Sakiko.
Tomori: Then take me as well!
One: ... You're willing to give yourself up.
Tomori: There is nothing I want more than Taki to be safe and sound. Besides, you want les Gals to stop. I know more about the waiting room than anyone else. If there's anyone you want, it's me.
One: Alright, fine. I'll change the terms and conditions.
(One rewrites the contract)
(Oblivionis reads it)
Oblivionis: "I, Tomori Takamatsu, by signing this contract, will agree to return Taki Shiina, as well as Tae Hanazono, Rokka Asahi, Bombur Explodi, Bella Campanelle, Natalie Puntina, Barako Baggi and Livia Evergreen, from the hands of Prima/Primus I, otherwise known as One. In return, I shall offer up my own self as well as Sakiko Togawa, as well as having me and the rest of the BanG Dream girls or boys," Wow, robust to include the boys, "as well as the BFDI contestants and algebraliens refrain from using the Universal Modulation Radio present in the Waiting Room. Should I, or any aforementioned individuals, fail to meet this requirement, Taki Shiina and the rest of the returned individuals are obliged, legally or forcibly, to be returned to One." Yep. Seems good to me.
Tomori: Can I at least see Taki one last time?
(One sighed and teleported Taki to her)
Taki: Tomori!
(Tomori ran over and hugged her)
Tomori: I'm so sorry...

(So everyone was at the waterfall)
Sayo: I don't like this. Don't you have a more painless way to do this?
Liam: I told you. I don't know how to use the kill switch. And I don't know your kill codes anyway.
Rana: Well it's gonna be really quick. We jump and before we know it, we'll be in the waiting room.
Kaoru: I... I don't want to jump.
Marker: Well, it's gonna be fin-
(Marker tripped, pushing everyone off screaming)
(They ended back into the waiting room.)
Jun: Let's just get out of here.

(Two was sitting when the nine people appeared next to them)
Two: Wow! You're all here! Safe and sound!
Jun: Yeah. Where's Sakiko?
Two: Well...
(Taki, as well as the former captives, appeared next to them)
Two: Taki! You're safe too! Where's Tomori? And Sakiko.
Taki: Th-They gave themselves up...
Two: What? Oh no!
Liam: Wait, what's going on?
Two: Ooh! A new guy! And you're green like me! How would you like to join our show and battle for-
Liam: No.
(Two looks at him upset)
Two: Anyways, since Sayo, Lisa, and Aya brought back Jun and Marker for us, they are safe from elimination!
(Golf Ball's watch beeped, then she recovered Moca)
Golf Ball: They already found them. You're up for elimination.
Moca: Oh. It's no big deal. At least everyone is home.
Two: Not quite.

Two: Viewers! These four people are up for elimination! You can vote for as many people as you want! Use the polls in the comments section to cast the votes for the contestants you want safe. The contestant with the least votes will leave the show!

(So, les Gals d'Applesauce and Liam were in Lisa's room)
(Lisa plugged in the charger and turned on the laptop.)
(Liam opened the notepad app and Texty started typing)
Texty: where are we?
Liam: We're back in our world. I think.
Texty: ... how long has it been?
Lisa: It's September 24th 2024.
Texty: two years huh.
Liam: Anyways, kill everyone and we'll go back into the waiting room.
Aya: Actually, we don't need to go back into the waiting room.
(They were at the recovery center)
Liam: So this machine can bring people back to life? It can respawn them.
Aya: We use the term "recover" around these parts.
(Aya typed in the name "Soda Bottle" into the machine, and a man wearing a blue beanie came out of it)
Bryce: Where am I?
(Liam hugged him)
Liam: You're okay!
Aya: You go recover them. Us gals are going back to the waiting room.
(Taki walked up)
Taki: Actually, we can't use the radio anymore.
Aya: Huh?
Taki: If you do, me and the others will be sent back to One.
(Everyone looked at her)
(Liam fell down on his knees)

Chapter Text

(The final seven were having a meeting with Two, Jun, and Basketball.)
Two: Okay, we need to figure out a plan to get Sakiko and Tomori back.
Basketball: One is immensely powerful. How do we know she isn't going to cause another storm?
Eight: There are a lot more of us than them. We can surely take care of her.
Yukina: Besides, if there is another storm, Black Hole just can suck it up.
Basketball: What about you, Two? One wants your power.
Two: Oh, I'll be fine.
Lisa: Hey, I was wondering. Where was our prize. You forgot to give it to me again.
Two: Yeah, I was just confused as to who to give it to you.
Aya: Can't you just give it to all three of us?
Two: Alright.
(Two passed a deck of cards to Aya)
Two: It's a magic deck of cards. I feel like it's gonna be useful for more than just the challenge.
Sayo: Uh... back to the topic at hand.
Two: Oh. Right! One is scary.
Aya: Remember what Taki said? About how One doesn't mess with the radio? I wonder what could possibly be in one of the alternate universes that One doesn't want us to find?
Jun: Do you think it has something to do with Liam?
Moca: I'm not entirely sure, but probably.
Two: We'll have to see where this takes us. Anyways, who's ready for Cake at Stake?
Mashiro: I hope I don't get eliminated.
Rinko: Me neither.
Aya: Hey, have either of you said something this entire meeting?
(Mashiro and Rinko shook their heads)

(So everyone was at the "s"tage)
Two: Welcome to Cake at Stake, everyone! We've got a large crowd watching us today.
Two: Anyways, Sayo, Lisa and Aya are immune so they get cake. Today's cake are rocks, in memory of our fallen comrade.
(Two gave them rocks)
(Aya looked at her rock)
Aya: I really hope we figure out something soon.
Two: Onto the actual elimination. 32 people sent out 52 votes. And Rinko got 18 of them! Good job!
(Two throws a rock at Rinko and it hit her head, ending up killing her)
Two: Whoops. Anyways, Yukina is next safe with 12 votes. Here's your rock!
(Two gently gives the rock to Yukina)
Yukina: I think I might keep it.
Two: Which means someone who's name starts with M is leaving today. Who's it gonna be? Well, I don't know. They are both tied with 11 votes.
(The crowd gasps)
Mashiro: So, how are we gonna settle this?
Aya: How about a coin flip? Heads, Moca is safe and Tails, Mashiro is safe.
Two: Good idea!
(Two flips a coin and it landed on... heads)
Mashiro: Well, I guess this means I'm out. Well, even if I didn't win, I'm glad to be able to partake in this competition.
Two: Do you want to say anything else?
(Mashiro shook her head)
(Two claps her away)
(She ended up in the upside down)
Tae: Hey, Mashiro. We just finished recording a full version of Field of Wishes and Freedom. Wanna write lyrics?
Mashiro: That sounds fun.

Two: For this challenge, you need to team up into pairs.
Lisa: Well, I know I'm sticking with Yukina.
Aya: And I know I'm sticking with Moca
Sayo: Which means I'm going with Shirokane. It's okay. I don't mind.
Rinko: It's nice to compete together.
Two: Today's challenge is a scavenger hunt!
Lisa: Sounds too similar to the treasure hunt we had.
Jun: That's a treasure hunt. This is a scavenger hunt.
Two: Anyways, there are five stops you need to make randomly picked around Goiky. There, you will be given a challenge to unlock the clue to go to the next stop. Once you have completed all five mini challenges, you will press a button marking your team safe from elimination, while the two other teams will be up for elimination! You are allowed to use your Algebralien helpers to get around. Jun will read out your first clue!
Jun: Ahem. "A pretty flower field that you'd adore, where someone once held their first fashion store."
Lisa: A fashion store. Sounds nice.
Yukina: Well, do you know where it is?
Lisa: Don't worry. I have my cards! (Looks around in her purse) Oh, that's right. Aya has them.

(Cut to Aya and Moca)
Moca: Well, Aya. You have the cards. Where do they take us.
(Aya took out a cad and it showed Flower's So Ha fashion store)
Aya: I don't think I've ever heard of that place. Hey X!
(X appears next to them)
Aya: Can you teleport us to here.
X: Hm... this was before my time as a co-host, but sure!
(X snaps them away)

(Cut back to Lisa and Yukina.)
(Lisa walked up to Four)
Lisa: Do you know about any fashion stores in a flower field?
Four: Well, what about Flower's old fashion store.
Lisa: Perfect! Can you take us there?
Four: Well, I don't really know the exact location, and my memory is a bit fuzzy, but sure!
(Four teleports himself and the two roses to the area)

(Aya and Moca landed in a field with pink and yellow bushes. A pink haired girl was there. She had locks in her hair)
Flower: Hello, everyone.
Moca: Who are you?
Flower: My name's Flower, and welcome to my fashion store. Or at least, where it used to be. Doesn't really matter nowadays. I built a new one with my friend Gelatin.
(Lisa and Yukina appeared next to them)
Lisa: So, what's this challenge?
Flower: Your challenge is to look for a key within that lake to unlock one of my petals.
Lisa: Sounds simple enough. (Lisa runs over and jumps into the lake)
(Aya follows after her)

(Rinko walked up to seven)
Rinko: Hey, Seven. Do you know where that place is.
Seven: Nope. No clue. Let me ask a friend.
(Seven walked up to X)
Seven: Hey! X! You have my value, right? Mind helping another seven out. My friendos here need to be sent somewhere.
X: Okay, since you asked so nicely.
(X snaps the four of them to the Flower Biome)
Flower: Find a key in that lake.
Sayo: Right!
(They both dived in)

(Aya was swimming, when she found a key)
(She swimmed back up, but Sayo grabbed it)
(Aya went back to the surface to breathe, then went back down)
(Sayo unlocks a lock and rips part of Flower's hair out)
Flower: Congratulations! I look 20% less beautiful now, but here's your next clue. Hush. Don't you say a bad thing about them, lest you provoke a million giant men.
Rinko: Wow. I don't want to be in a place like that.
(Aya left the lake with a key)
(She unlocked another lock and ripped a part of Flower's hair)
Flower: You have gained another petal. Here's your next clue. Hush. Don't you say a bad thing about-
(She noticed that Aya was busy looking at her cards)
Flower: Hey! Are you even listening?
Moca: Looks like we need to go to... that place.
Aya: Can you take us there, X?
X: Of course!
(The three of them disappeared)

(They arrived at Davidland)
Moca: Wow, they are much larger than I thought.
Golf Ball: Welcome, you two. There are three totems on the top of that David's head. Give one to me and I'll give you your next clue.
Moca: You mean we have to climb that?!
(Aya grabs onto the David's leg)
Aya: Well, what are you waiting for. Start climbing!
(Aya and Moca start climbing the david)

(Cut back to Sayo and Rinko)
Sayo: Seven. Do you know what she is talking about?
Seven: Oh, I think she's talking about Davidland!
Rinko: Davidland?
Seven: It's always fun to annoy a David and send it on a rampage.
Sayo: Can you take us there?
Seven: I'd have to warn you. My teleportation skills are a bit wobbly.
(Seven snaps them)
(They end up in Yoyleland)
Seven: Well, at least I'm close, I guess.

(Lisa finally found a key at the bottom of the lake)
(She ran out of it and unlocked the last lock of Flower's head. She ripped out the petal)
Lisa: Do you think this would look good on me?
(Lisa attaches it to her own head)
Flower: Anyways, here's your clue. Hush. Don't you say a bad thing about them, lest you provoke a million giant men.
Yukina: A million giant... Oh, that sounds like Davidland.
Lisa: Davidland? I never heard of that place before.
Yukina: You'll be shocked to find out what it is. Hey Four, teleport us to Davidland, will you.
Four: Of course!
(Four teleports them)
Four: Have fun.

(Aya and Moca were climbing the David)
Moca: This David feels icky and gross.
David: AW SERIOUSLY!
(Aya and Moca fell down)
(The cards fell out of Aya's pocket)
Aya: No! My cards!
(Sayo catches it)
Sayo: Our cards, may I remind you.
(Sayo started climbing the David)
Aya: Hey! Give that back! (Aya chased after Sayo)

Lisa: Don't tell me we have to climb that.
Yukina: Well, let's get climbing.
(Lisa and Yukina started climbing)
(Sayo reached the top of the David and grabbed the totem)
(She slid down the David)
Sayo: Here you go! (Gives the totem)
Golf Ball: Good job! Would you like a clue?
Sayo: No.
(Sayo picked up a card and it showed...)
Sayo: Dream Island?!
Rinko: But no-one knows where Dream Island is!
Golf Ball: (Leans over to whisper in Rinko's ear) You don't have to go to Dream Island. You just have to go where it used to be.
Sayo: Oh. That makes it easier. Seven, take us away!
(Seven teleported them, and they ended up in space)
Sayo: Why are we in space?!

(Aya went down with the totem)
Golf Ball: Good job. Here's your clue. A place which, for twelve years, has not been seen. Go to the place in which it once has been.
Aya: What do you think she's talking about?
Moca: I dunno. Dream Island, maybe.
Aya: Good thinking. X! Take us to where Dream Island used to be.
(X appeared next to them)
X: Of course!
(Aya noticed that Yukina and Lisa were almost at the top)
Aya: Wait! Let me do this first. Hey David! You're so... uh... stinky, you doofus!
David: Aw seriously!
(Yukina and Lisa fell off)
Yukina: Damn it.
Aya: Bye!
(They disappeared)

(They arrived at the third stop where Leafy was waiting)
Leafy: Hey guys!
Moca: Hi, Leafy. Since you're the one who has Dream Island, mind tell us where it is?
Leafy: Even if I did mind, I forgot. But I don't need it anymore
(Sayo and Rinko finally reached them)
Leafy: Hello, Team SayoRin!
Sayo: What's our challenge?
Leafy: Pick a random number between 1 and 24, you two.
Aya: 18.
Sayo: 11
Leafy: Aya! You have to do a staring contest with me. Sayo, you have to hang in this balloon for 5 minutes.
(Sayo ties the balloon around her waist)
Aya: Sounds simple enou- Threetwoonego!
(Leafy and Aya start staring)
Leafy: Hey! I wasn't ready yet.
(Leafy threw some nails at Sayo)
(Sayo dodged them)
Sayo: Wouldn't it be better if you just aim at me instead of randomly throwing them
Leafy: And lose the staring contest?
Aya: Damn it. I blinked.

(Cut back to Yukina and Lisa, climbing the David.)
Lisa: Almost got it... (Grabs the totem) Got it!
(The two climbed down)
Lisa: Here's your totem!
Golf Ball: And here's your clue. A place which, for twelve years, has not been seen. Go to the place in which it once has been.
Four: Ooh! I know exactly where it is! Follow me!
(Four snaps and teleported them to Leafy)
(Leafy turns around)
Leafy: Oh! Hi, Four!
Aya: Hah! I win.
Leafy: Shoot. Guess I have to tell you your clue now. A tree that's move a long ways to the right, to showcase my immense unbounded might.
Aya: Hmm...
Leafy: Anyways, Yukina! Pick a number between 1 and 24.
Yukina: Uh... 14.
Leafy: Yukina must fill this basket with bread and Lisa must jump over-
(Lisa jumped over the hurdle)
Lisa: Done!
(Yukina filled the basket with bread)
Leafy: That was fast.

(Cut to Sayo)
Sayo: Only fifteen more seconds until I am free.
(Lisa snuck over and stole the magic cards)
Sayo: Hey!
(Leafy threw a nail at Sayo, but she dodged. However, Lisa caught it with a card and popped Sayo's balloon)
Sayo: HEY!
Lisa: Sorry, Sayo.
(Lisa looked at the card. It was a moved forest)
(Lisa showed the card to Four)
Lisa: Can you take us there?
Four: Sure!
(They disappeared)

Aya: Hey, X. Are you aware of any moved trees?
X: Well, Two has moved a forest once.
Aya: Can you take us there?
X: Of course!
(They disappeared)
(Sayo finished tying the second balloon around her waist)
Sayo: Okay! Hit me with your best shot!
(Leafy threw some nails, and Sayo dodged it in that one pattern)

(Lisa and Yukina appeared in the moved forest)
Tree: Welcome to this forest, one of the few places untouched by the lava.
(Aya and Moca appeared)
Tree: And I see you two are here too. Your challenge is to run to the other side of this forest and plant this tree.
(Tree gave Lisa and Aya saplings)
Lisa: Sounds simple enough.
(Lisa and Aya ran off)
(As they were running to the other side, Lisa and Aya were shoving each other)
(Cut back to Yukina and Moca)
Yukina: So, how's the weather today?

(Cut back to Sayo, who was dodging all the nails)
Sayo: How much timew do I have left?
Leafy: About 15 seconds or so.
Rinko: Come on, Hikawa-san! You can do it!

(Cut back to Lisa and Aya, who are planting their trees)
Lisa: Done!
(Runs off)
Aya: Oh come on!

(Cut back to Sayo)
Sayo: And... that's time!
X: Congratulations!
Rinko: Wait! I think I know where this place is! One time, I was going on a walk, and I found this forest. There were big tracks of dirt that made it look like every tree has moved.
Sayo: Cool! Now, Seven! Could you take us there?
(Seven got out a map of Goiky)
Seven: Point to it on this map.
(Rinko pointed to it)
Seven: Okay! Taking you there now!
(They disappeared)

(Cut to Aya and Lisa, who made it back)
Aya: Okay! Give us our clue.
Tree: Get ready, cause this one's a real brain tickler. A lead up to a darker place of woe. Once you escape, you'll cry out "No more snow"
Yukina: How are we going to get any location information from that!
Lisa: Don't worry. I have these card!
(Aya snatched them from her)
Aya: They're mine!
(They started pulling the card until it ripped into two)
(Aya and Lisa looked at their parts of the card)
Aya and Lisa: A snowy forest!
X and Four: We know where that is!
(They teleported to the Snowy Forest)
Pin: Welcome to your final challenge. The button is hidden somewhere within that forest. You must find it and unlock it with some snow.
(Yukina picked up some snow)
Yukina: Well, let's go
Aya: That forest is scary.
Pin: Oh, don't worry. Evil Leafy has been defeated 8 years ago. I... think.
(Moca picked up the snow)
Moca: Let's just get going.

(Sayo and Rinko finally appeared in the Moved Forest)
Tree: Finally. You're here. The others have already moved on. Plant this sapling on the other side of this forest.
Sayo: Okay.
(The two ran off)

(Cut back to Aya and Moca)
Aya: I don't like this place.
Moca: Hey, Aya! There's the button!
(They walked over to it)
Yukina: Not so fast.
(Yukina and Lisa appeared)
Moca: Oh, you want a fight? We'll give you a fight! Aya, hold my snow!
(After giving the snow to Aya, she charged at Lisa and attacked her. They began to fight)
(Aya and Yukina looked at the button, then ran after it)
(Yukina placed her snow on the button, unlocking it)
(Aya suddenly shoved her away)
Aya: Oh no you don't!
(Aya pressed the button)

(Everyone was teleported back)
Sayo: Come on! I didn't even get to plant the tree!
Two: It looks like Aya and Moca are safe from voting this time. Which means that Roselia is up for elimination.
Two: Oh, and before I forget, here are your rewards
(Two gave Aya and Moca hairbrushes)
Aya: Wow. That's nice
Two: So...

Two: Viewers! These four people are up for elimination! You can vote for as many people as you want! Use the polls in the comments section to cast the votes for the contestants you want safe. The contestant with the least votes will leave the show!

(Late at night, Aya was thinking about Tomori in bed)
Aya: Man, I sure hope Tomori is safe. We need to think of a plan soon.
(Aya got out from her bed)
Aya: I need some water
(As she was walking, she knocked over the deck of cards)
Aya: Ack!!
(All fell onto the floor face down except for one. The card simply showed 1^∞)
Aya: Huh...

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(Aya, Sayo, Lisa and Two were looking at the card)
Two: So, do you really think whatever this means can help us stop One?
Aya: That's what the magic cards said.
Lisa: I don't understand this card. Can someone explain it to me?
Two: Oh, it's rather simple. It's 1 to the power of infinity.
Aya: But wouldn't that just be one?
Sayo: Not quite. One to the power of anything is one, but anything to the power of infinity is either infinity if it's greater than one, or zero if it's less than one.
Lisa: But one is between zero and infinity, so one is an acceptable answer, right?
Sayo: It can also be two. What is the infinitieth root of two?
Two: Well my square root is 1.414 and my cube root is 1.260.
Sayo: And your fourth root is (Gets a calculator) 1.189. The higher the root, the closer it is to one, so you could say that the infinitieth root of two is one. Which must mean that one to the infinity is two. It's a bit like dividing zero by zero. In fact, it's exactly like 0 divided by zero.
Lisa: How so?
Sayo: (Writes on the whiteboard) This is the log function. It's the inverse of the exponential function. If we write it like this (e^log(1^∞)), we can bring down the exponent to e^(∞log(1)), but log(1) is 0, so we're multiplying 0 and infinity!
Two: And if we say that 1/0 is infinity, this exponent is 0/0, an indeterminate form! This is great news! We have found a way to defeat One!
Lisa: Now all we need is to find an infinity.
Seven: Hey guys! I heard you were talking about Infinity.

(Seven opened a book of algebralien legends)
Seven: Many years ago, there was this all powerful number named Infinity, greater than every other number. However, due to their immense power, and what happens if you mess with them, they had to be sealed in an alternate dimension. Unfortunately, the way to access this dimension has been lost to time.
Aya: That's why we need the radio! Infinity's the only one who can defeat One.
Sayo: And with how to get there normally being lost knowledge, our only hope is the radio!
Lisa: But if we use the radio, Taki and everyone else will be taken away again!
Two: Don't worry, Lizzy. We'll figure something out. In the meantime, it's time for Cake at Stake!

(Cake at Stake)
Two: Welcome everyone to today's Cake at Stake! Moca wanted something edible again, so I went ahead and made some sauerkraut.
Moca: Hngh... I don't like sauerkraut.
Lisa: Come on, Moca. It's just cabbage.
Two: Aya and Moca, since you two won, you get some sauerkraut! Enjoy!
(Two passed the bowls of sauerkraut to them)
Moca: (Offers her bowl to Aya) Here. You want?
Aya: Wait, you're actually refusing to eat something?
Moca: Yucky veggies.
Sayo: Can't believe there's actually a food Moca won't eat. Except for that ramen ice cream they had that one time.
Moca: It's Tomo-chin's fault I had to eat that culinary nightmare.
Yukina: Let's just get this over with. How many votes?
Two: 51, from 32 participants. First one safe is Rinko with 15 votes, followed by Lisa with 14 votes.
(They received it)
(Lisa ate it)
Lisa: See, it's not that bad, Moca. (Lisa scooped some with a spoon and pointed it to Moca's mouth) Say Ahh.
(Moca shook her head)
Two: Yukina and Sayo. The leader of the band and her second in command. Who will be going while who will be staying?
Sayo: Is it me?
Two: Yep it's you.
Yukina: But at least it's close, right?
Two: Well you got 9 votes while Sayo got 13 votes, so sorry.
(Yukina was clapped away)
Aya: Looks like I'm the last vocalist left.
Two: That's right! And with that, we are down to our final five!
Sayo: Uh... my sauerkraut?
Two: Oh, right. (Passes Sayo her sauerkraut)

Two: I feel like doing something maths related, but we gotta stick to the original challenge idea. I already gave you the reward, after all.
Moca: Yeah. You did. Will it be a hairstyling challenge or something?
Two: Actually, no! Today's challenge is Capture the Flag! You each have a flag that you need to protect! If someone successfully takes your flag back to theirs, you are up for elimination and you must join their side. Last one standing wins!
Aya: Then what do we use this hairbrush for?
Two: Press the button on the handle.
(Aya does so and it turned into a sword)
Aya: Woah! Cool!
(Moca does the same)
Moca: Wow! Can we keep these?
Two: You bet! Now get to your flags everyone!
(Everyone was teleported to their flags)

(Sayo's flag was inside the moon)
Sayo: Okay, I just have to protect this flag.
(Sayo looked at the hole)
Sayo: If anyone could climb that hole, I'd be surprised.
(Sayo ran up the hole and got out)
Sayo: Okay, now to find everyone else

(Aya's flag was on the "S"tage)
Aya: Okay. My flag is in the open. This isn't good.
Aya: I better stay here and protect it.
(She activated the sword and stood guard)

(Lisa's flag was in the world's largest oven)
Lisa: Okay, is this an oven? Why is my flag in an oven?
(Two opened a portal next to her)
Two: I sort of placed these flags depending on your likes. You like baking, so you're in the World's Largest Oven. Here's a portal. It leads straight into your room at the hotel.
(Two left)
Lisa: Okay. So, where would the other's flags be...
Lisa: I feel like Moca's flag is in the kitchen.
(Lisa entered the portal)

(Moca's flag was in the kitchen)
Moca: Ah! The kitchen. My favourite place. Maybe I'll just sit here and find something to eat.
(Moca went into the pantry leaving her flag unattended)
(Lisa silently opened the door)
(She snuck quietly past Moca and took her flag.)
Lisa: Bingo.
(She ran off.)
(Moca noticed)
Moca: H-Hey! Get back here!
(She chased after her)

(Lisa ran back to her own flag and placed Moca's flag next to it)
(Moca caught up to her)
Moca: Aw darn it. I'm out of the game.
Lisa: Don't worry. You can still participate. You just have to protect my flag.
Moca: Why is it in an oven?
Lisa: Don't mind that. Go outside my room and protect the portal. I just need to find Rinko's flag.

(Rinko's flag was in the Evil Forest)
Rinko: Okay, I just need protect this flag.
(Rinko looked around)
Rinko: I think this scary forest can protect my flag well enough.
(Rinko left the forest and found herself in the desert)
(Two opened up a portal)
Two: Since your flag is quite a while's away from the hotel, here's a portal directly to your room.
Rinko: Thank you, Two. Warp! Warp!
(Rinko entered the portal)

(Cut to Aya, guarding her flag)
(Sayo looked at it)
(Sayo got out a bow and an arrow tied with some rope and aimed it at the flag)
(She shot and it hit it, leading to a confused Aya)
(Sayo pulled the rope bringing the flag to her)
Aya: Hey! Get back here!
(Aya caught up to Sayo, who grabbed the flag, smirked at her and ran off)
Aya: Grr! (Looks at the camera) After her! (Runs off)
(Sayo was running off when Aya grabbed it off her)
Aya: I'll be taking that!
(Sayo ran to her and kicked Aya in the shin, making her drop her flag)
Aya: Ouch!
(Sayo grabbed the flag and ran over to the moon)
(She threw it in)
(Aya caught up)
Aya: Where's my flag?
Sayo: In the moon. Come and get it, you'll be surprised.
(Aya pushed the moon, and jumped into it, and found out her flag fell right next to Sayo's flag)
Aya: Darn it.
Two: So two flags have been captured, leaving three left on the table! Who will be the next one to fall?

(Rinko was walking around her flag when she heard a noise)
Rinko: W-What was that?
(She stood guard, fear reaching up to her)
Rinko: Show yourself, whoever you are... whatever you are!
(The trees shook, but Rinko stood strong)
(The creature appeared. It was a deagon!)
Rinko: A... a... a... d.. dragon?!

(Meanwhile, Sayo looked at Aya)
Sayo: Hey, you still have those cards, right?
Aya: Yeah. I have them right here.
Sayo: Can they tell us where Lisa's flag is?
(Aya picked up a card)
Aya: Looks like she's in the World's largest oven.
Sayo: Looks like we're gonna need ice.

(An hour later)
(Moca was standing in Lisa's room)
Moca: I'm bored.

(Cut to Sayo and Aya)
Sayo: Okay, we're here.
Aya: I really hope this oven is turned off.
(Sayo shot an arrow at the dial, and turned the oven off)
Sayo: You were saying?
Aya: Good thinking.
(They went inside)
Aya: Look! There's Lisa's flag!
(Sayo went over and grabbed it)
Sayo: That was simple enough. I wonder why nobody was guarding it.
Aya: (Notices the portal) Sayo, where's that portal lead?
(Sayo and Aya enter it)
Aya: Oh, look. It's Lisa's room.
Sayo: Doesn't look like she's here.
(They opened the door when they were surprised with Lisa and Moca)
Lisa: After them!
(Moca and Lisa chased after Sayo and Aya around the grasslands)
Sayo: They're gaining! I can see the moon!
Aya: (Ahead of her) Sayo! Here! Pass it! To me!
(Sayo threw the flag to Aya, who then threw it into the moon)
Lisa: Why did you-
Sayo: That's where my flag is.
Lisa: ... oh. I guess I'm out. Well, wanna help me capture Rinko's flag?
Sayo: Of course. It's one against four. Shirokane doesn't stand a chance!
Moca: Seven is just outside Rin-Rin's room. I think he is guarding the portal to her room.

(They went over to Rinko's room, where Seven was guarding it)
Seven: Halt, you four. You shall not pass, for I stand in your way.
(Sayo grabbed Seven and threw him away)
Moca: X was right. Seven is really squishy.
(They entered the room)
Aya: Uh... the portal leads into the Evil Forest. Should we be concerned?
Moca: Why? Afraid a monster will attack you? Relax. We've been here before.
Sayo: I haven't.
(They entered the portal, and saw the flag unguarded)
Aya: Hey look! There's the flag!
Moca: This is easy... too easy.
(Suddenly, Rinko appeared in front of the flag, wearing her NFO outfit)
Aya: Rinko?!
RinRin: Hello, Aya-chan. You really thought you could grab my flag that easily.
Lisa: I don't like this.
Sayo: Just take the flag and go.
RinRin: Not so fast!
(RinRin started reciting a magic spell)
RinRin: Oh spirits of the forest. Lend me your powers.
(The ground started rumbling)
Aya: What's happening?
(The Dragon appeared)
Lisa: DRAGON!
(The dragon breathed fire on them, and they all dodged)
(Moca looked at the flag and ran over to it!)
(RinRin used her own fire magic to )
RinRin: Like this staff? Seven asked X to make it.
Moca: Stop helping other people, X!
(Aya looked at the fire, and she had an idea)
(She used her ice bucket to put out the wall of fire and grab the flag)
Aya: Come on! Let's get outa here!
(The four of them ran back into the portal)
RinRin: You won't get away that easy. Teleportation!
(Rinko and the dragon disappeared)

(Team 2 were lounging around)
Book: Oh my word! A Dragon!
(They saw RinRin and the dragon)
(The four ran outside)
Sayo: Me and Imai will find a way to distract Shirokane. You two get the flag to the moon.
Aya and Moca: Right!
(They split up)
Sayo: I think I have an idea.

(RinRin saw Aya and Moca head for the moon)
RinRin: Fuhuhu. Dragon, shoot for the moon!
(The dragon attacked the moon and it started rolling)
Aya: After that moon!
(Aya and Moca chased after the moon)
RinRin: Not if I get to it first and crack it open like an egg!
Sayo: Not so fast!
(RinRin noticed Sayo and Lisa also in their NFO outfts)
Sayo: We will not let you capture our flag! Now get onto ground level so we can fight you!
(RinRin drove the dragon down)
RinRin: If you win, then I shall surrender nmy flag, but if you lose, you have to surrender yours.
Sayo: Deal!
(Sayo and RinRin fought each other)
(Lisa attempted to help Sayo by using some spells of her own, but it didn't seem to be enough.)
Lisa: Why did I choose to be a healer? If only there was a way for me to attack.
(She got an idea)
Lisa: That's it! Moca's hairbrush sword!
(She ran off)
Sayo: Lisa!
(RinRin attacked her, and Sayo ended up low on HP)
Sayo: Lisa! I need you!
RinRin: I'm really, sorry, Sayo-san, but I have to do this. Dragon, finish her off!
(The dragon shot a laser blast at Sayo, depleting her HP.)

(Lisa ran over to Aya and Moca)
Moca: Lisa-chi! Why do you look like that?
Lisa: Can I borrow your sword?
(Moca gave it to her)
(Lisa went back to RinRin, and found Sayo laying dead on the ground)
Lisa: Sayo!
RinRin: You're too late to save Sayo-san. And now, you're going next.
(Lisa activated the hairbrush)
Lisa: Not if I have anything to say about it
RinRin: Bring it on!
(Lisa attacked, doing a bit of damage to RinRin)
(RinRin, in retaliation, attacked Lisa with a fire spell)
Lisa: That hurt!
Rinko: Sorry.
(RinRin continued attacking Lisa, and Lisa retaliated with spells on her own)
(Eventually, RinRin pinned Lisa to the ground)
RinRin: Wow. You're strong for a healer. But not strong enough!
(Cut to Aya and Moca)
Moca: Aya! Throw the flag!
Aya: I don't think I can.
Moca: It's our only choice! Do it!
(Aya looked at the hole in the moon, and threw the flag, and it landed in the hole)
Two: And there you have it! Sayo wins!
Rinko: Oh dear. It's okay.
(Two recovered Sayo)
Sayo: Did we win?
Two: You sure did! And here's your prize!
(Sayo was given a scallop shell)
Sayo: A shell. I'll be interested to see what challenge you have next episode.

Two: Viewers! These four people are up for elimination! You can vote for as many people as you want! Use the polls in the comments section to cast the votes for the contestants you want safe. The contestant with the least votes will leave the show!

(Sakiko and Tomori were in One's prison dimension)
Sakiko: You won't have your way with this!
One: Oh really?
Sakiko: Yeah! The others are smart. They'll figure out something!
One: The only way to really stop me is via an indeterminate form. And I doubt that anyone plans to take me to the power on infinity any time soon.
Sakiko: What if we divide you by zero?!
One: I would love that.
(One showed them a sign saying "lim")
One: This is a limit. 1/0 is the same as taking the limit as 1/x as x goes to zero, and that equals infinity. Or negative infinity. But either one is fine for me. Both means I have unlimited power.
One: The last thing I need to complete my plan is an exponent symbol.
Tomori: What's an exponent?
One: Man, I'm really not in the mood for a math lesson. Just know that 1 to the power of anything... is 1.

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(Uika and Felix were talking. It appears that since last time we saw her, Uika has eaten a yoyleberry.)
Uika: You know, I heard BFBOTNS is ending soon.
Felix: Yeah. It's like... episode 27 now, I think. I think we should pay them a visit.
Uika: Yeah. I'm gonna miss Yoyleland, you know. I was having so much fun. We saw so many cool things. I even got a try of that famous yoyleberry.
Felix: Can't wait to tell Saki about our adventures.
Uika: Speaking of which, we haven't heard from Sakiko in a while.
Felix: I wonder what she is up to. Probably having lots of fun hosting.
Uika: First thing we do when we get to the grasslands, we are gonna check up on Sakiko.
Felix: I'll gather up the others.
(Felix ran off)
Uika: Man, I can't wait to show Sakiko around. Maybe she'd like my metal body now.

(Meanwhile, back in One's prison dimension)
One: Oh, little Sakiko. All trapped alone. (Looked at Tomori) Well, almost alone.
Sakiko: I beg to differ. Tomori has been keeping me company this whole time we were here.
One: But nobody can save you now. And now, there is no stopping me from getting that unlimited power.
Sakiko: You'll never find that exponent!
One: Oh really? Let's bet on it!
Sakiko: Are you trying to make a serious deal?
One: Nope. I don't feel like making deals today.
Tomori: Taki will come for me!
One: She's in the upside down right now. How could she possibly save you from there?
Tomori: Then, Aya and Moca will save me!
One: Unless one of them get eliminated.
Tomori: Oh yeah? Wanna bet on it?
Sakiko: Tomori! Don't run your mouth.
Tomori: She said that she doesn't feel like making a deal.
One: Actually... I think you might just changed my mind.
(Sakiko looked at Tomori disapprovingly.)
Sakiko: Nice going, Tomori.
Tomori: I'm sorry.

(Cake at Stake)
Two: Welcome to Cake at Stake!
(Notices One in the audience)
Two: Woah! One! What are you doing here?
Jun: Get out! Unless you came to brink Sakiko and Tomori back, you are not welcome here!
One: Don't worry. I'm not here to cause any mayhem. Probably. Tomori made a deal that if Aya or Moca got eliminated, then I'll take them. If the eliminated contestant isn't either of them, then I'll let them run free! Or at least, I'll let you capture them instead.
Two: Alright, uh... fine.
(One showed a screen showing Sakiko and Tomori)
Jun: Sakiko!
Sakiko: Jun...
Two: Let's uh... make this quick. Sayo won last episode, so she is immune. Today's cake is a chocolate cake. Eat up
(Sayo got a slice)
Two: We got 47 votes from 38 voters.
One: Wow, gone down again.
Jun: Hey! At least more people participated.
Two: Anyways, all of you got in a four way tie.
Aya: What?! So are all of us eliminated?
Sayo: Uh... 47 isn't divisible by four.
Four: Unfortunately.
Two: That's correct, Sayo. What I meant was three of you got 12 votes while the person who will be eliminated received only 11.
Aya: I'm really scared.
Lisa: It's okay.
Moca: Please reveal the votes already.
Jun: (Stares at One) Uh... I think One already knows the answer.
One: Well, I'll just reveal the answer.
(One moved the vote counts over to everyone's heads. Moca was eliminated)
One: Well, it looks like I'll be taking you.
Moca: Wait! Can I at least see Ran first?
One: Fine
(Two goes into the upside down and returns with Ran)
Moca: Ran!
Ran: Moca! Are you wearing a dress?
(Moca hugs her and starts crying)
Ran: Huh? Moca? Are you eliminated?
(Moca nods)
Ran: It's okay. At least you can be here with me.
One: Actually! I'll be taking her.
Ran: What?! Why?
One: A deal is a deal.
(One sends her to her prison dimension)
(Ran looked at Moca through the screen)
(They placed their hands onto the screen touching each other)
Moca: Ran...
Ran: I'll find a way to save you...
(One closed off the screen)
One: Well, I'll be going now.
(One looked at Aya)
One: You're next.
(One disappeared)

Two: Congratulations for making it to the final four! I think Four would like to host this one.
Four: You bet! I have a special challenge for you!
(Four teleported them to a building)
Four: This building will start to flood with lava. Your challenge is to escape this building. There is an exit located at the very top floor. The fourth floor. First person to escape from this tower, or the last one to remain alive, will win!
Lisa: Oh come on! Lava? Haven't I been to enough hot places?
Four: Come on, Lisa! What's life without a little danger! Your time starts now!
(Four disappears and lava started rising from the floor)

(Aya looked worringly at the rising lava. It was beneath the floor, but it won't be for long)
Aya: Oh no. What do we do?
Sayo: Everyone! Follow me!
(They all climbed up onto a box)
Aya: Uhh... guys? There isn't enough room up here.
Lisa: (Her face turned pale) Aya, don't you dar-
(Aya pushed Lisa off)
Lisa: Hey! Let me back on!
Aya: Sorry, Lisa. This box isn't big enough for the four of us.
(Lisa looks at the lava. It managed to reach her feet)
Lisa: My feet burn! Pull me up!
(Lisa caught on fire, melted into the lava and died)
Sayo: God damnit, Aya! Why did you do that?
Aya: She was almost pushing me off. Besides. I want to win the contest.
Rinko: Well, now what?
Aya: We need to find some stairs!
(Aya noticed a space on the wall next to them where some stairs would be)
Aya: Hey look! There they are!
Rinko: But how are we going to activate it?
Sayo: Look over there! There's a button! I think those activate the stairs
Aya: But it's so far away!
(Sayo looked at the shell she had in hand)
Sayo: I have an idea, but it's very risky.
(Sayo threw the shell like a frisbee and it hit the button)
(The stairs popped up out of the wall)
Aya: Good thinking, Sayo! Now let's get out of here!
(The three of them ran up the stairs)
Aya: I feel bad for Lisa
Sayo: Aren't you the one who pushed her off in the first place?
Aya: There really wasn't enough room up here. I'm sorry!
Rinko: To be fair, it did feel pretty cramped on the box.

(They finally reached the second floor)
Sayo: We made it.
Aya: Okay. Now what do we do?
Sayo: I see some some instructions on the wall.
(Aya walked up to it)
Aya: Every note you sing correctly, a stair will appear. However, if you are at least 50 cents off, you must start from the beginning. What's a cent?
Rinko: It's an a hundredth of a semitone. (Rinko tries to sing a do, but she was slightly off key)
Aya: Hey, Rin-Rin. I'm the singer here. Let me do it. Do... do... do...
(On the third attempt, the stair appears)
Aya: Finally.
(The stair disappeared)
Aya: Ugh. Everyone be quiet. (Aya restarted singing)
(Sayo looked at the rising lava)
Sayo:(Signing) Hurry up.
(Aya finally got the do note correctly, and the first step of the staircase appeared)
(Sayo and Rinko ran onto it)
(Sayo beckoned Aya to come over, but she kept singing, completely focused getting the exact pitch)
(Aya was making minor adjustments to her re in order for it to register. It finally did and the next rung on the steps appeared.)
(Aya looked at the lava just beneath her feet, and ran towards the first step while Sayo and Rinko went up the next step)
(Aya continued singing the notes as the lava filled the room)
(One by one, the steps appeared, but the steps behind them sank into the lava. Aya was getting very nervous.)
(Finally, she reached the last note. A high do)
(Aya's voice trembled as the lava almost reached her. But finally, she was able to sing the note and the rest of the stairs appeared)
Sayo: Good job! Now come on! Let's get outa here!
(They climbed the steps upwards)