Otonokizaka High School is an all-girls school that was on the verge closing down due to the student population decreasing. However the school was saved thanks to a group of 9 students who came together and formed an idol group call µ's. Honoka Kousaka is one of the members of µ's and works as the group's leader.
Honoka has ginger brown hair tied with a side ponytail and has bright blue eyes. Honoka is best known for bright and cheerful personality. She is always smiling and always tries to look on the positive side of things even when the situation looks grim. She was chosen to be the student council president by Eli Ayase. Honoka has two childhood friends who also happen to be members of the student council.
First there Umi Sonoda, who was chosen to be the student council vice president by Nozomi Toujou. Umi has long black hair that goes down to her back and she also has golden brown eyes. Umi may come off as harsh and strict because she takes everything very seriously, she's especially harsh on Honoka since she's not as serious about her studies as she should be. But Umi can be very nice once you get know her. Umi was a member of the archery club before becoming vice president of the student council. She was also in the kendo club together with Honoka and according to her, Honoka was good enough in kendo to win a tournament. Umi is also a member of µ's who works as the group's physical trainer.
Then there was Kotori Minami, who was the student council secretary. Kotori has dark brownish gray hair tied in a ponytail with a green ribbon at the top and also has dark golden eyes. Unlike Umi, who is harsh on Honoka, Kotori spoils Honoka by defending her against Umi's scolding. Kotori is kind, sweet and caring which makes her lovable by everyone. Also Kotori's mother also happens to be the principle of Otonokizaka. Kotori is also a member of µ's and she works at the group's fashion designer.
Honoka woke up late as usual and was getting ready for school as fast as she could so that she could make it to school on time. Honoka already knew that she was going to receive a tongue lashing from Umi, which made her feel uneasy. But she relaxed when she knew that Kotori would back her up as usual. Honoka was running down the path towards school and then she saw both Kotori and Umi up ahead. She shouted at them to get their attention.
"Kotori! Umi!" Honoka yelled cheerfully
Both girls turned around and saw that it was Honoka who was yelling at them. Kotori gave her bright smile while Umi was just glaring at her.
"Good morning Kotori, good morning Umi" Honoka said cheerfully.
"Good morning Honoka" Kotori said
"Good morning Honoka" Umi said
Honoka noticed the glare that Umi was giving her and knew that she was going to get scolding. Honoka was mentally preparing herself for the lecture that was going to get.
"Honoka your cutting close again today, when will you learn to be serious for once?" Umi said
"I'm sorry Umi, I promise I'll try to do better next" Honoka said
"That's what you said last time and you found yourself almost late again today" Umi said
I really mean it this time I'm going try my best next time I swear" Honoka said
"That's what you always say but you end up being late almost every time" Umi said
"Umi lets just forget about it. The important thing is that Honoka made it all time and that's all that matters.
"Your too soft on her Kotori, she needs learn discipline so she can perform better." Umi said
The conversation went on until it was time for class. Class was over and it was time for lunch. All the members of µ's had lunch on the roof.
Maki Nishikino is a member of µ's and works as the group's composer and vocal couch. Maki has red hair that slightly passes her shoulders and she also has purple eyes. Maki has hard being honest with her feelings which makes her tsundere. She can also be very stubborn. Despite all of that, Maki can be nice once get know her and she can open up more if you have a close bond with her.
Rin Hoshizora is another member of µ's and works as the group's second leader. Rin has short orange hair and dark yellow eyes. Rin's personality is similar to Honoka's. Rin is also a bit of tomboy and enjoys participating in sports.
Eli Ayase is another member of µ's and works as the group's choreographer. Eli has long blonde hair that's tied in a high ponytail. Eli used to be the student council president, but then she chose Honoka to be the next school council president. Eli is considered to be a role model student and because of that she can come off as cold and strict. But once you have a close bond with her you will discover that she is very nice and has a more playful side.
Nozomi Toujou is another member of µ's and she works as the group's adviser. Nozomi has black hair that's tied in low pigtails and she also has blue eyes. Nozomi used to student council vice president before Umi was chosen as her successor. Nozomi loves to help people and her way of doing this is by reading tarot cards. She can also come off as a pervert since her way of punishment is rubbing other girl's breasts.
Hanayo Koizumi is another member of µ's works as the group's caretaker. Hanayo has short brown hair and purple eyes. Hanayo is very shy and reserved. The only time her personality changes is when she's talking about idols. When it comes to idols personality changes from shy to enthusiastic.
Nico Yazawa is the last member of µ's and works as the group's fashion designer along with Kotori. Nico has black hair that's tied in twin tails and she has red eyes. Nico can have an abrasive but when she takes on her idol personality she is happy go lucky. Nico's catchphrase is Nico Nico Nii. Nico started an idol group during her first year at Otonokizaka but the members that she recruited soon left because they couldn't keep up with her.
"Honoka, how are doing as the school council president" Eli asked
"It's been tough and it certainly isn't easy. How did manage to handle all that work?" Honoka replied
"Well it takes a lot of patience and responsibility to get through the pressure. I was able to get through because I had patience and a sense of responsibility." Eli responded
"But why me? Why did you choose to be the student council president? I don't have any of those things, so why?" Honoka asked
"She's got that right. Eli should have chosen to be the student council president instead of Honoka I would have done much better job than her. Unlike Honoka I'm hard worker." Umi thought
"The student council president's job is to solve issues and help out students in any way she can. I know you love to help people so that's one reasons I chose you my successor." Eli said
"One of the reasons? So what was the other reason that you chose me?" Honoka asked
"Your desire to save the school was stronger than my desire. Any idea that I came up with was rejected by the chairwoman and because all my ideas were rejected I gave up on trying to save the school but you didn't. That's the other reason why I chose you as my successor." Eli said
"Not only that but you brought our idol group together and we managed to save the school thanks to you unlike the idol group that I formed when I was only first year." Nico said
"It wasn't just your leadership, it was also your bright personality too" Rin said
"You had a lot of ideas too that's what helped us the most" Hanayo said
"You also inspired us to have while doing of our idol activities." Maki said
"You also make things a lot more interesting and fun when you're around" Nozomi said
"It's because of you that we all became friends" Kotori said
"I'll admit that you did a good job" Umi said
"Everyone thank you" Honoka said
Hearing everyone praising for all the effort she put into saving the school made her really happy. She just wants to jump for joy right now but decided to hold herself back.
"All you did your parts well too if it wasn't for any of you it wouldn't have been possible" Honoka said
Everyone just smiled at in response, because no more words were necessary. Soon lunch was over and everyone went back to class. As soon as class was over Honoka, Umi, and Kotori went to the student council room to do some work. Umi was doing her own work while Kotori was Honoka with her work. Which annoyed Umi because she kept telling Kotori to let Honoka handle by herself. But as usual Kotori wouldn't listen to her.
"Honoka doesn't even deserve to the leader of µ's. I should be the one in charge not her" Umi thought
Honoka was complaining that there was too much work and Kotori was telling her that complaining about won't get it done any faster. Honoka sighed and just continued with Kotori helping her all the way through.
As soon as they got their council work done for the day, Honoka, Umi, and Kotori met up with the rest of the girls for idol practice.
"Alright everyone let's take break" Honoka announced to everyone."
Everyone except Umi agreed and everyone went off for some beverages
Just as Honoka was about to do the same thing, Umi stopped her.
"Hold it Honoka" Umi said
"Hmm? What is it Umi? Honoka asked
"Stay here and practice more" Umi said
"What?! But everyone else left for their break!" Honoka complained
"Look, if I'm going to make you work hard I might as well make hard in idol practice" Umi said
"But Umi!" Honoka whined
"No whining! I'm going to make sure that you don't slack off anymore" Umi said
"Fine" Honoka said
The break lasted for 30 minutes with everyone else except Honoka who was being over worked by Umi. Honoka was exhausted and sank down on the floor to catch her breath but Umi was having none of that.
"Get up!" Umi commanded
"Umi please! I'm really tired I need a break!" Honoka pleaded
"Slackers don't get breaks now stand up so we can continue" Umi said
Kotori was the first to return and what she saw was horrifying. Honoka was on the ground panting, trying to catch her breath. She saw Honoka go through some more physical activities. Honoka collapsed again, it looked like Honoka was about pass out from exhaustion. Kotori saw that Umi was yelling at her to get up so they could continue. Kotori realized that Umi was forcing Honoka to practice even during break.
"Umi Please! I'm too tired I can barely move!" Honoka pleaded
"Get up right now! We're not done!" Umi yelled
"Do I least get to take a break when everyone else gets back?" Honoka asked
"No! You'll be practicing with the rest of us!" Umi yelled
Kotori has had enough. Umi has no right to treat Honoka that way. Kotori dashed towards Umi to give her a piece of her mind.
"Umi! That's enough! Kotori shouted
Umi turned and saw that it was Kotori.
"Stay out of this Kotori! This is between me and Honoka" Umi said
"No! I will not stay out this! Can't you see that Honoka is exhausted she needs rest" Kotori yelled
"If I let her rest she'll just slack off again I'm going to work to the very bone" Umi said
"Were you forcing to continue practicing during break time? That isn't fair to Honoka!" Kotori yelled
"I don't care if it isn't fair to her she needs to learn that she won't get her way by whining and complaining and being a slacker!" Umi yelled
"If you keep doing this she'll get sick!" Kotori yelled
"If getting sick teaches her a lesson then so be it!" Umi yelled
Honoka was shocked by what she just heard Umi said. She knew was strict but what she was doing was going way too far. Soon enough the others came back and heard the argument that Kotori and Umi were having. Eli stepped and asked for an explanation. Kotori told her what was going on. Eli frowned and glared at Umi.
"Umi, making Honoka practice while everyone else takes a break is very cruel. You're being fair Honoka. You were also planning to make her continue practice even when our break would end. Umi, what you're doing isn't right." Eli scolded
"Umi, even idols like me needs to take a break sometimes" Nico said
"If you keep forcing her to do this she'll get sick" Maki said
Everyone was scolding Umi for the treatment she's been giving Honoka. Umi was shocked that everybody siding with Honoka instead her especially Eli. Facing the fact that everyone was siding with Honoka instead of her made Umi even angrier.
"Umi, I promise to work hard I just need to take break and then as soon as feel rested enough I'll get right back into it." Honoka said
Umi finally snapped lashed out all her anger on Honoka.
"SHUT UP!" Umi shouted
Umi's yelling startled Honoka. Umi has yelled at her before but this feels different.
"YOU GET EVERYTHING YOU WANT WITHOUT WORKING FOR IT! YOU DON'T EVEN DO THAT WELL IN SCHOOL, YOUR GRADES SUCK! YOUR AIRHEADED, NAÏVE AND STUPID! I CAN'T BELIEVE ELI CHOSE YOU OF ALL PEOPLE TO BECOME THE STUDENT COUNCIL PRESIDENT! I SHOULD BE THE STUDENT COUNCIL PRESIDENT! NOT YOU! I SHOULD BE THE LEADER OF U'S NOT YOU! YOU DON'T DESERVE ANYTHING THAT YOU GOT! Umi shouted
Honoka was shocked beyond belief. She never thought Umi would think of her like this. Honoka stepped forward until she was directly in front Umi.
"Umi, you didn't mean any of that right? It's just cruel joke right?" Honoka asked
In her anger Umi did the unthinkable. She slapped Honoka right across the face. The slap was strong enough to knock Honoka to the ground. Honoka was in shock and looked up Umi who was glaring down at her.
"YOU'RE AN IDIOT! YOU CAUSE ME SO MUCH TROUBLE! I DON'T EVEN KNOW WHY I BECAME FRIENDS WITH YOU! HOW COULD SOMEONE LIKE ME BE FRIENDS WITH YOU! THERE ARE TIMES WHERE I WISH WE NEVER BECAME FRIENDS! IN FACT I'M GONNA DO THAT RIGHT NOW! HONOKA YOU AND I ARE NO LONGER FRIENDS! I HATE YOU HONOKA! Umi Shouted
"UMI! THAT'S ENOUGH!" Kotori yelled
Honoka's eyes widened in shock. Umi actually hated her and not only that but Umi hated being her friend. Honoka's heart shattered. Honoka's eyes had tears in them and soon the tears were running down her face. Honoka let out a big sob and soon ran off crying leaving everyone else behind.
Kotori saw Honoka run out the door. She knew that Umi had just hurt her feeling. Kotori wanted to yell out her anger at Umi for hurting Honoka but she knew that finding Honoka was more important. Before Kotori left to chase after Honoka she gave Umi one last glare and told her something that shook Umi up.
"I hope you're happy about hurting Honoka's feelings like that Umi. I know I'm not." Kotori said
After giving telling Umi that Kotori ran off to find Honoka and give her some comfort.
The other girls were speechless at what they just witnessed. They would never think that Umi would go that far. Everyone decided to go help Kotori find Honoka, but each member gave Umi a piece of their mind before they left.
"Umi, you went too far. Now you went hurt Honoka's feelings. I hope you're proud" Eli said
"Being in an idol group means getting along with each other. I was given a second chance. But if we break because of you, I'll never forgive you" Nico said
"There are somethings that we don't agree on, but taking your anger out on someone else is not how you should deal with it" Hanayo said
"I thought you were harsh on her because you were worried about her. Maybe I was wrong" Maki said
"Honoka didn't do anything wrong. There was no need for you to lash out at her in the way you did" Nozomi said
"You said a lot hurtful things to her. You're a bully" Ren said
As soon as everyone left Umi was left alone on the roof in shock.
"Why did I say all things awful things to her?" Umi asked herself