Idol Jihen: Episode List

1- "Watashi ga kokkai giin ni natte mo" ("Why Become a Dietwoman?")
(私が国会議員になっても)

Airdate: January 8, 2017

One late evening, two older men make conversation and share drinks when suddenly, one of the men starts to choke violently until he suffocates to death. Word quickly gets out through several papers, revealing not only his death, but that his Dietman spot is open.

Later, a young woman by the name of Sachie Kondou listens as her assistant brings this up and comments that they need someone local and popular to fill his spot. Suddenly, Sachie hears several people cheering for someone named "Natsuki", and asks him to stop. She watches in amazement as Natsuki releases a bright and amazing aura while announcing everyone has to get to work and starts to sing and dance for them. To get a closer look Sachie steps out in a daze.

After all the work is finished, Natsuki eats an onigiri while speaking with her grandmother as they watch everyone relax. She compliments Natsuki for her singing and encouraging words- although Natsuki insists it was nothing, even after a few other residents walk by while thanking her. Happily Natsuki accepts the praise, only to react with surprise when Sachie approaches to ask if she would like to become an Idol Dietwoman, bringing up their auditions. Without thought Natsuki is quick to agree- only to choke on the remnant of her onigiri from excitement.

Eventually the Heroine Party approaches, and with it, the candidate election to determine the Chairswoman. Sachie thanks everyone who showed up and brings them to the audition location: a large hill in town. The group of girls are shocked as she explains the importance of Idol Hill- stating that those who can reach the peak are guaranteed for greatness. The first person to reach it will be the one who qualifies, and with that she starts the event. Her assistant wonders if this is really a good idea, but she clarifies that while it may seem a bi strange, this is vital to see an Idols body at work, given that it is one of her assets.

Several girls reach their limits, including a weary Natsuki who soon falls over. But as she thinks about her past watching Idols on television, she forces herself to tie her shoe and get up to continue. Her desire to become an Idol brings her resolve, and with that she is the only girl to reach the top of the hill.

In her office, Sachie is busy painting her nails when she brings up something with her assistant. He isn't very sure Natsuki is suitable though, bringing up their interview from earlier on and her responses. He reminds her how important it is that they hire someone actually qualified for the role- but Sachie is convinced everything will work out fine.

With that they get to work spreading word about Natsuki's accomplishment. But they watch as Natsuki struggles to garner any attention from the crowd- suddenly flustered and tongue-tied. Sachie is disappointed but she is unable to linger on it long when a rival shows up to win the crowd. In response Natsuki attempts to counter him; but her haste causes her to say the wrong thing and get missunderstood by the males in the crowd, who flock her as she attempts to explain what she actually meant. Despite these set-backs Sachie remains hopeful, reminding her assistant that someone else will be showing up any moment and the very second she finishes this statement, a mysterious girl by the name of Shizuka Onimaru shows up.

Observing Natsuki after she joins them, Shizuka isn't impressed. While Natsuki is a fan of hers, Shizuka declines the possibility of performing with her after Sachie makes this request. She then decides in response to manipulate her pride until she agrees to it.

Later, the duo get straigh to work training. Natsuki proves herself to be fairly clumsy and unable to dance, but Shizuka remains surprised to see how positive and hopeful she remains as several of her country-side towns people have shown up to support her. Sachie watches as well while Natsuki attempts to keep up; continuing to injure herself, and the building in the process.

Eventually the lessons come to an end, but Shizuka reveals that this is because Natsuki has failed. She wasn't able to keep up or impress her, so there isn't any point in continuing. With that she takes off, leaving the depressed Natsuki to walk back home as a younger child from home joins her. He gushes over getting to see her perform with Shizuka, and brings that that everyone will be there to support her. His words go right over the defeated Natsuki, who doesn't respond as he tries to figure out what happened.

At the hotel, Shizuka thinks back to her time as an Idol on another team. She was kicked out of the group due to her letha aura, which hurt others she performed with because it would surpass them. As a result, she is simply unable to work with others. She thinks back to the harsh words of the lead Dietwoman on the team- but suddenly she realizes something.

The following day Sachie pays Natsuki's grandmother a visit. She was informed of what happened and wants to check on Natsuki, finding her tiredly working in an attempt to redeem herself for failing. Everyone coninues to cheer her on, and Sachie realizes that she worried over nothing.

Eventually the performance day arrives. Natsuki has become a nervous wreck while Sachie wishes her luck- then proceeds to give her a shove onto the stage after realizing Natsuki won't move. Right away the crowd watches with confusion as Natsuki rises from the stage floor and realize she isn't Shizuka- who they pretty much all came to see. Despite that, Natsuki still tries, thanking them for showing up but watches as the crowd starts losing interesting. Sachie remains hopeful, sure that a bright girl like Natsuki will leave a good impression.

The various crowd members start to leave when Shizuka suddenly approaches Sachie, who comments on how strange she found her "muscle pains" to be since it's unlikely she would have them. Shizuka isn't surprised when Sachie reveals she was aware that she was wearing compresses, then suggests that Shizuka joins Natsuki. She brings up being aware of her anxiety she has towards hurting others, but she suggests she just focuses on singing and stop worrying, because Natsuki can handle it.

Natsuki struggles greatly and unable to withstand it any longer Shizuka quickly joins her again. Everyone returns, but before the girls can start singing the rival from the Rogai side returns to berate the Heroine Team. While the audience members are swayed by this rival, Natsuki isn't phased and she starts to sing for everyone. Surprised, Shizuka watches and releases her aura, only to express awe at the sight of Natsuki's larger and vibrant aura, which instantly blends with hers to create a whole new magical aura. The crowd goes crazy as the performance ends, and Natsuki spreads her cheer to everyone and requests that they vote for her- even winning over the rival candidate.

As an official Dietwoman, Natsuki joins Sachie and Shizuka and she is surrounded by press. They ask her of her plans as a new Chairswoman- but as it turns out nothing has changed, and she continues to trip over her words with a big smile.

While this is going on, two older men make conversation elsewhere. They're not too concerned but they know it is not smart to risk letting her gain too much momentum either, but the one man assures they will put a stop to it when the time comes.

2- "Shōjo S" ("Girl S")
(少女S)

Airdate: January 15, 2017

In the middle of a study session Natsuki has a terrible dream and snaps out of it, earning a scolding from Shizuka. Sachie reminds her of their current discussion, involving Mitani Village and it's problem with waste. Several girls under the Heroine group have been receiving letters from many people pleading for their help, but Natsuki is unable to understand until Shizuka brings up important points; such as where the garbage will go, who will clean it, and who will pay to deal with it. With that, Sachie suggests they pay Mitani Village a visit for further investigation.

Arriving to their location, Natsuki is alarmed by the huge amount of trash awaiting them down the hill. As Sachie and Shizuka recall the various places all of the trash has been coming from they spot another truck pulling up when a group of girls start protesting. Shizuka recognizes the second-in-command as Chinatsu, and Sachie explains that they are Idols from the Sunlight Party. The man driving the truck argues with Chinatsu but she refuses to budge, along with the others in her group until an Assemblyman approaches them and tells them to calm down. Chinatsu calls him out and asks how he can stand by and allow such a thing, but he explains that it isn't anything to worry about since the land belongs to his family. He can do with it what he wants, and garbage is an unavoidable product of human life that has to be put somewhere.

Chinatsu attempts to reason with him but he refuses to hear of it, saying that she's simply being selfish and that he isn't breaking any laws. He then takes off and tells them to return when they have a valid complaint. Feelings of failure arise as the group watch more trash pouring in. One of them suggests they contact Mizuki, but Chinatsu says that because they rely on her too much, they can't always do this.

It's then the trio make themselves known- only to express shock when Chinatsu walks up to Shizuka and slaps her, outraged that she had the nerve to even approach them to begin with. Natsuki is terrified by the display but remains silent as the group storms off.

That evening Natsuki brings up this display with Sachie in private, requesting to know what happened. Sachie instead leaves her with a cryptic response and out of the corner of her eye Natsuki happens to spot a light. Curiously, she heads out side to follow it to the dump site and runs into Chinatsu, asking her why she is out there so late. Chinatsu explains that leaving the garbage as is won't help anything- so she cleans it up to the extent that she can in secrecy. She goes on to bring up being raised and born on this land, so it means a lot to her. She can still remember the beauty it once held, and she wishes for it to return before things get worse and can't be restored.

Hearing this, Natsuki decides to lend her a hand. Initially Chinatsu refuses to let her though, because she comes from the Heroine Party and as long as Shizuka is in it she isn't going to let them help. Shizuka betrayed them and turned her back to the group, so she can't just come in to try to help now.

That evening, the Assemblyman and another man drink while discussing the garbage problem. The Assemblyman assures the other man that things will be fine though.

Back at their staying location, Natsuki sits down for a snack while recalling what Chinatsu told her to Sachie. She is still confused though, and Sachie explains that with Shizuka's exceptional aura she has always managed to crush several Idols in her wake and cause them unintenional pain. She was told to leave the Sunlight Party by Mizuki, but she didn't tell the group this, knowing it could leave Mizuki branded in a negative light and she didn't want to hurt anyone any further. Angered, Natsuki insists that as Shizuka's partner she has to find a way to make it right and runs off to locate her.

She manages to convince her to try to put aside what happened and with Sachie, the trio return back to the garbage sight. There Natsuki requests joining forces with the Sunlight Party, but once again Chinatsu shoots them down. She brings up what she said to Shizuka to get her to reconsider, stating that when Shizuka was going to leave she brought up how important this was to not only the Sunlight Party, but to the land and the people of it, and as her partner she wouldn't be crushed like the other girls she worked with. Such words resonated with Shizuka, and they seem to work on Chinatsu, who realizes they must put aside heir sored pasts. They need to focus on this task and save the land, and neither side can do it on their own. Hesitantly Chinatsu finally agrees with some convincing from her group mates, but only under one condition: the girls must partake in a challange.

The next day she brings them to the location and reveals what it is; they will bungee jump from three locations. It is said that any Idol who can conquere the cliff is a true top-quality Idol and if Shizuka can win she will cooperate with the Heroine Party. But if she falters or is unable to jump, she plans to make her apologize directly to Mizuki; who she takes time to claim is the "second coming of legendary idol Kagura Mikazuki". To everyone's shock, Natsuki is quick to agree to the challange for Shizuka, bringing up that she's always loved heights. After she recovers, Chinatsu agrees and the girls get suited up. She is nervous but is sure she won't have to jump, assuming Natsuki will chicken out at the last second.

To further shock, she snaps out of her thoughts to find out Natsuki jumped off the cliff some moments prior. It's then the group notice how hesitant Chinatsu is to jump and she forces herself, crying hysterically the entire way.

The same occurrence happens when they head to their next location- with Chinatsu attempting to get Natsuki to chicken out at each one and realizing she already jumped. Terrified, Chinatsu struggles to jump until one of her Idol mates pushes her off of the edge and down below; justifying her action by claiming she missunderstood her.

With that, they head to their final location and Chinatsu points out that only two others have jumped this cliff; including the legendary Kagura Mikazuki, and Mizuki. She tells Natsuki they can stop now if she's really scared, and Natsuki begins to worry about the height of the jump after observing how dangerous it looks.

As Chinatsu sees this she attempts to convince herself to jump in order to follow her aspirations and become top idol material. But after taking one look at the height she suddenly passes out. Aware of this, Shizuka calls out to Natsuki to quickly tell her she won't have to jump since she won, and Sachie brings up something that girls ignored by the girls. Natsuki admits that she's terrified and wants to quit- but if she quits now she will be unable to work with Chinatsu to restore their land, so she won't. She thanks Shizuka for allowing her to get so far, then turns and with a running leap she makes the jump; only for everyone to panic after they hear something snap and they see the bungee rope broke.

That night, a shaken up Natsuki is being comforted by Sachie. Thankfully Natsuki landed in a river so she wasn't hurt from the fall. Shizuka then brings up that despite getting cooperation- they now have to figure out how to rid of the garbage and Natsuki recalls some thought she had earlier while she admired the glistening light off of the trash and commenting on how pretty it looked from the sunlight shining on it.

Inspired, the girls quickly get to work the next day. The Assemblyman is contacted by other people and together the men trying to stop them arrive on sight to find everyone painting and moving the objects to make them into brand new, beautiful things that can decorate the area instead of ruin the land. The girls also offer a handshake voucher for every piece of refurbished garbage to bring more people in. The Sunrise and Heroine Idols work hard together and when the Assemblyman attempts to ruin things by summoning his workers to stop them, the trio from Sunlight Party manage to sway them by puing on a performance.

As Sachie watches everyone enjoy the display she is joined by Mizuki, who comments on Natsuki and her partnership with Shizuka. With everyone's resolve to work hard to keep the land beautiful, they all make a pact to keep going.

Some days later, Natsuki is disappointed to see there was little to no mention of the Heroine Party's efforts in the media. Sachie attempts to comfort her, pointing out that politics just work this way but she remains annoyed- even with the rice gift that got sent back to them as thanks.

On the roof Shizuka thinks about what Natsuki told her, and as this is going on, two threatening men discuss that they have lost some members of the Rougai Party.

3- "Nyanway generation"
Airdate: January 22, 2017

Admiring the scenery before her, Natsuki spots the groups approaching destination; a strange cat-shaped island. In fact, cats are its main populace next to people, and its such a wonderful land that everyone lives together peacefully. However, as of late the cats have been vanishing, and to Natsuki's shock she learns how serious the letter was.

As the group leave the boat they are approached by the children who sent the letter, bringing up their precious missing felines. They are unable to linger on it when a frustrated woman begins to yell at the traffic before her, and the children recognize her as Assemblywoman Nekoshima. Despite living there she actually hates cats, and as it turns out she dislikes Idols.

While taking in the many cat things decorating town the group start discussing if there is anything they should be informed of when suddenly Shizuka spots a single cat: the only one left, the alpha of the felines on this island. He is said to bring good luck if anyone manages to pet or touch him, but with the other cats gone he's become fairly grumpy. It's then they notice a poster for the upcoming Cat festival known as the Giant Cat Wave, an event where all of the towns cats are gathered and run together throughout the town, allowing its residents to drown within a sea of cats. But with the cats gone missing the festival can't be held- and seeing everyone become sad as a result, Natsuki agrees to help them.

As they attempt to figure out what to do, a girl approaches them and Sachie introduces her and the girls following her as members of the Starlight Party: Iizuka Sakurako, Isuzu Narukami, and Shirayuki. As it turns out they were also requested to lend a hand, and Natsuki is amazed by the natural idol aura possessed by Sakurako as she agrees to help them. It's then the trio notice a cruiser taking off nearby and chase after it, with Shizuka running off in fright when the Alpha cat gets too close to her and Sachie runs after her. Natsuki remains to listen to an elderly woman nearby, who explains that she holds a lot of information regarding the island, but as Natsuki tries to get answers she is met with cryptic comments regarding a legend. Sachie calls for Natsuki and she takes off to catch up with them.

Meanwhile, as she enjoys a meal the Assemblywoman comments on how nice it is for the cats to be gone now, although her assistant isn't so sure since the felines were the islands gimmick. She claims it is fine though, since she hates them so much. She pauses momentarily to think back to her past and what caused her to hate them, recalling how they had a better life than her own and found them to be unworthy of such respect or praise when they did nothing.

Later that day the girls continue searching when they decide to call it a day. Upset, one of the children that requested their help starts to cry as another suggests they try to speak to the Alpha cat. Natsuki isn't very sure but seeing how much the children want this she agrees, asking Sachie if she can go with them to continue looking while they interview.

As this is going on, Sakurako and Shirayuki enjoy the udon prepared by the elderly woman while Isuzu attempts to get them to focus. Sakurako suggests they turn to the gods for answers and she thanks Isuzu for preparing a map, then asks the elderly lady for some tips. She recalls four special spots from the legend, but continues to vaguely respond as Shirayuki continues to eat. Sakurako suggests they spend the next day at the shrine before realizing how late it is and the girls leave to get to bed.

The next day everyone awakens to get to work, with the trio visiting shrines, praying, and making offerings like rice wine and yen. Sakurako finds herself in awe over the various sights they find along the way, including the adorable cat the people pray to, as well as a large stone that they purify with water after they recall what the elderly lady said. To their surprise they notice a letter form in the stone, an N. They continue to repeat the procedure at each shrine and find more and more stones, with the second holding an S. They wonder if it could be a directional meaning, and Sakurako points out the next two will probably have a W and E- but instead its an I. They find another S and full of excitement, Sakurako continues forward, returning to the udon shop to ask the old woman for some answers.

Sachie and Shizuka request information from a couple near the docks when the man recalls spying a hoard of cats being led to a ship. The mysterious figure was feeding them and the smoke was causing them to continue onward, but when the man who saw this attempted to get a better look he accidentally stepped on something- alerting what he believes to have been a cat monster and scaring them away.

While they continue to chat, scaring Shizuka senseless, Natsuki helps the children play with the Alpha Cat. He's in a foul mood and unwilling to cooperate, but after a moment of doubt Natsuki remains hopeful as she sees how much faith the children have. She tries to play with him, going all sorts of various places to try to manipulate the cat until he is angry enough to chase her around the whole island to grab the toy she has until eventually it manages to snag it and they are joined by Sachie and Shizuka, who have noticed the scent of cat nip and found the grass nearby.

The cat drops the toy and worn out, it lays down to allow Natsuki to pet it. She happily agrees and hopes that good fortune will seek her as the children join in and notice how relaxed the Alpha Cat is. Sachie remarks on how happy the children are, approaching a nearby object to realize it is a pair of glasses that smell like the catnip. Shizuka suddenly recalls seeing the glasses on the Assemblywoman and just then, Sakurako shows up again, this time on the boat they used to reach their search area. She asks the others to join them for udon, but when they refuse she insists upon it anyway, knowing it will help. With nothing to lose the trio agree and return to the elderly woman.

As they eat the girls review the various symbols. She once again brings up the old legend, saying that four maidens will come to dance on a stage upon the stones, which will then bring the cats back. The elderly lady then points out that these girls are Natsuki, Shirayuki, Isuza, and Sakurako.

Together the girls change and they each go to a different stone stage to stand upon. Once they're all ready they start to sing and perform. Hearing this, the Assemblywoman angrily heads out to see whats going on- only to be quickly swayed by the power of their aura and music. As this is going on the cats begin to return to the island, swimming through the water in a massive hoard. Everyone is happy again and embraces their beloved pets and the cats of the island, including the assemblywoman and her assistant.

Delighted by the turn of events, the girls decide to join everyone for their event and excitedly embrace the giant cat wave; except for a teary Shizuka.

4- "Yu-re-te shōnan biichi" ("Shake It! Shōnan Beach")
(ゆ・れ・て湘南ビーチ)

Airdate: January 29, 2017

An assembly is being held, with the girls of the Bishoujo party being chewed out for "inappropriate" attire. Their flashy nails, pink modifications to their outfits, and hair accessories are deemed unfit for true representatives- according to the man before them. The girls are not phased by his attitude as he chews out the fourth one for being late to the meeting. Ume tries to tell him it's fine for them to be themselves, because they're all different but this only leaves him fuming.

After the assembly, the group from the Heroine Party wait in the hallway to find Assemblyman Katsurayama in a huff, discussing something with his secretaries outside. They are unable to hear him as Natsuki notices how many assistants he has. Sachie explains that his father was a big shot so many people want to work beneath him, although she wonders what could have upset him so much.

That evening, Katsurayama is being calmed by his head secretary. He is still angry at being made fun of and accuses the girls of being useless outside of looking pretty. He wants to get revenge for their mockery though, and to his delight his head secretary has thought ahead. He brings up the upcoming Swimsuit Competition and mentions having contacted the event directors to see to it the Bishoujo Party is sabotaged in front of everyone.

When the event arrives the girls find themselves surrounding by familiar and new faces. Natsuki is very excited as she recalls how much she loved to watch this event on television growing up, but her joy is shifted to surprise when she spots a the Bishoujo nearby boasting of their plans to win this year. Having recognized them as last years winners she continues growing excited, only for Shizuka to remind her that this isn't only for fun- but work as well. Natsuki promises she will do her best when Sachie points out their approval rating will go up if they were to win it.

Meanwhile, a man back stage expresses relief when a man (really the head secretary) shows up. Having been recommended by Katsurayama, the man has high hopes this new MC will do well. The man assures him the event will go fine, with the other unaware of his impure intentions. When in the clear, the man contacts Katsurayama to inform him that he made it through with no problem.

With that the event gets underway with the various Parties being introduced: From the Sunlight and Starlight Parties to the brand new Subculture Party, followed by last years winners the Bishoujo Party, and the Heroine Party. Before handing over the flag from last years win, the Bishoujo Party stop to take a quick picture with the Heroine Party. Ume then goes on to recite the speech Natsuki remembers by heart and accidentally recites with her. While this gets the crowd riled up with excitement it only flusters her, but thankfully the fourth member of Bishoujo Party has shown up late yet again and the attention on Natsuki is cut short. In seconds the Bishoujo Party manages to excite the crowd over with their charming, playful and easy-going natures. Remarking on this, Natsuki is just as inspired to get herself pumped up in time for the first competition: Giant Rollers.

The Heroine Party is able to quickly clear it with Bishoujo Party catching up. Seeing how easy this was, the MC decides to turn up the difficulty by raising one of the Rollers and making it spin faster to cause the younger Wakaba Team difficulty and get them thrown out of the course and out of the game.

The next event is held, where the girls must keep hold of the banana boats driven by someone else. Once again the MC interferes telling the driver to speed up. In the process, Shirayuki from the Starlight Party has been eliminated from the event. However, the MC's initial delighted response catches the Bishoujo Party's suspicion and Ume remarks that normally competitors last much longer in the games.

They move onto the last game of the morning, a challenging survival race composed of ropes and things in the water they have to balance on. If they touch the water at all, they're out. The Heroine Party manages to do very well, with the MC remarking on Natsuki's speed and how effortless she made it look, allowing the Heroine Party to pass with ease. This excites Ume on getting a serious threat this time around as three of the Sunlight Party's team are knocked out from the competition after two of the girls grab a hold of the other and they all fall into the water. As they try to get out the little octopus from earlier find them and begin clinging to the girls.

In his car, Katsurayama watches with amusement to find the various Parties dwindling down.

The MC remarks that the Bishoujo Party has yet to move from their spot after seeing the pool beneath them full of octopus. In this time, the Heroine Party is starting to notice something off about the MC but they don't linger on it long- watching as the Bishoujo team manage to surpass the obstacle.

Backstage, the Heroine Party and Bishoujo Party work to get the octopus off of the fallen girls. Shizuka remarks on how strange of an occurrence it is though, and Ume mentions that it seemed too erotic to be scripted. Having been suspicious, one of the Sunlight Girls mentions that she did some info digging and saw nothing of it within the script, causing one of the Bishoujo Party girls to wonder why they were in the water. After nobody can think of anything, the Sunlight girl goes on to mention that the Rougai Party bought a ton of octopus for the event, but they wonder if its speculation or a real thing. Sachie recalls the incident from the other day and deems it to be entirely possible, but Ume could care less because this only made things more exciting in her opinion.

It's then Natsuki gets an idea, and the girls take the octopus to make Takoyaki. During the lunch break they offer them to the crowd with a donations box funding the Uminohane Charity. Everyone lines up right away and the girls work to hand out the food while a frustrated Katsurayama angrily insults them.

After the work is finished, Ume compliments Natsuki's idea. Natsuki explains that it only came to her at that instant, but with this money they can help keep the ocean clean. Curious, Ume asks if there are any good beaches in Niigata, and Natsuki thinks about the Sasagawa Nagare Coast and she strikes up conversation with Ume over them. Ume reveals to her that she has always dreamed of visiting every beach in the world, but suddenly she realizes she is hungry, so the duo sit down to share some onigiri that Natsuki's grandmother packed. They continue to bond as they find common ground within each other, and Ume asks her to call her by something else- since she finds her name too old-fashioned. Natsuki comes up with "Momo-san", and Ume agrees to it before asking her if she is playing to win. To her surprise, Natsuki claims she isn't. She has just always wanted to compete in the swimsuit competition so she's playing to have as much fun as she can. She thinks that if she enjoys it to its fullest others will too, but she starts to worry that maybe its foolish of her to think that way. Ume doesn't think so though.

As they are observed by the other two Heroine Party members, the remaining groups return to find that a row of bathing suits has been left for them- along with a letter. The letter appears to have been left by a child, confusing the two teams and suddenly the Sunlight girls show up again, believing there might be a trick. They observe the outfits but Monika and Hiyori, two of the Bishoujo Girls have put them on, deeming them fine. Ume and Sakura remain unchanged, along with the Heroine Party.

The final game of the day is held, with everyone competing in a water gun game where they must break the targets on the "aliens" heads before their own are. Quickly the game gets underway, but when the duo wearing the outfits are hit by water their outfits begin to dissolve. Quickly they take shelter as the MC remarks on it, causing the remaining girls to realize the Rougai Party really was the cause of it. Ume suggests they remain calm and cool about it though, because they will be fine, but she suggests to an emergency alliance and they all take shelter while she attempts to think of a plan. Suddenly she sees an opening and tells them to shoot, with the girls winning the game.

With Katsurayama in a foul mood at their win, his head assistant decides to end the final game with one last trick, this time weakening the bars holding up the section by undoing their screws. Angrier than ever he continues to work before announcing the girls must climb up a slippery slope to reach the microphones half-way up. The girls who manage to grab them and get up on top will get a chance to sing for everyone to close out the event.

Ume is happy that Natsuki is still there, but she mentions knowing she would make it. The event begins, but the girls quickly notice how slippery the slope is with water pouring on them. They continue to run, with Monika, Sakura, and Hiyori managing to grab the microphones from Sachie and Shizuka. Just as Ume is able to grab the last microphone, Natsuki notices part of the stage behind her break apart. Ume joins her friends and together the Bishoujo Party perform on top of the stage as Sachie and Shizuka attempt to help Natsuki. Even as the stage flies down the slope and into the water, the Bishoujo Party perform, managing to excite the crowd and win over the nasty Katsurayama and the MC.

The Heroine Party comment that while the Bishoujo Party won, they still had a lot of fun. The two teams pose for another photo- which doesn't go unnoticed by the strange and intimidating man. He observes the photo and silently gives it a Like.

5- "Houkuen tengoku" ("Preschool Heaven")
(保育園天国)

Airdate: February 5, 2017

Sachie and her assistant discuss the idea of having Natsuki and Shizuka form a duo unit together. Natsuki is excited by this prospect but Shizuka refuses without reason and leaves the office, telling them to find someone else. Sachie suggests Natsuki not let it ruin her mood, and brings up that she has a marketing job waiting for her.

Shizuka finds herself thinking about the past, believing she made the right choice as she recalls those who have been hurt by her aura. She also thinks about the words of Natsuki, but she remains unconvinced, ignoring a call that suddenly comes in for her.

A man expresses frustration over having to babysit an Idol. He is sure he'll be stuck with another brat when suddenly Natsuki arrives and introduces herself as Chief for a Day. Instantly the man is taken by her adorableness, promising to follow her forever as Haruka runs out to get straight to work. She quickly catches several people, teasing to arrest them as Sachie's assistant wonders if they should have asked Shizuka to do it instead.

Later, Haruka hands out balloons to the children surrounding them, when suddenly a perverted man takes an upskirt picture of her when she bends over. Quickly Natsuki responds by beaming him with one of her high heels and the two men arrest him, revealing he's actually a highly-wanted sexual offender. They are surprised by this, and one of the men is awarded for his work. He thanks Natsuki when suddenly, an alert comes in revealing a hostage situation is taking place at the Kamekame Preschool. Three Idol Dietwoman were visiting as Principal for a Day, and they are from the Wakaba Party, being Kuruha Amou, Yuna Shimizu, and Yuina Amamiya. Hearing this they quickly get to work, with Natsuki agreeing to come with them. The men are unsure at first but seeing her dedication they agree to it.

Meanwhile, Shizuka looks at her phone while sitting alone. She is joined by her father.

Outside of the Preschool the men attempt to get the hostages and tell the group to surrender. Nothing happens and the Inspector tries to think of an answer, with Natsuki agreeing to do it. They express worry over not knowing the culprits, but just then one of the cops claims they do know: its the children who attend the school. This surprises everyone and they wonder why, and the cop goes on to say they just got a call from them. They threatened to do terrible things to the hostages if they insist on closing KameKame Preschool. The Inspector is annoyed by such demands, and Natsuki asks about the school closing, with the Inspector revealing it has been in terrible shape for sometime now and has been on the verge of shutting down. With the Government releasing budget cuts, they can no longer afford to try to fix anything, and by the end of the month the Preschool will be shut down.

The Inspectors assistant asks what they should do, considering they are dealing with children and Natsuki offers her own services, heading inside. She is going to try to talk to the children, ignoring the officers insistance that she waits until the HQ gets back to them. Natsuki heads inside as the men realize the media has suddenly shown up.

Haruka calls out to the school and introduces herself, asking to speak to the captors. She gets no response and as she reaches the doors she sees them slowly open and asks to come inside. They allow her and immediately shut the door as a net comes down to grab Natsuki. She demands to know whats going on and sees Amou standing safely as she approaches her.

Outside, the Inspector and his assistant continue to wait when the cop returns. To their frustration the culprits have just taken Natsuki hostage.

Shizuka attempts to speak to her Father wondering what he might have wanted. He asks that she returns home and quits being an idol, sure she is done with it by now anyway. He wants to her to be his successor, and she is smart enough to know that she can't be an Idol forever. Shizuka refuses to hear any of it and takes off however.

Inside the school, Amou, Yuina, and Yuna approach her and Natsuki asks for an explanation. Amou is very nervous, and admits they don't know what else to do to keep it open. This surprises Natsuki as a news report goes on outside. The parents try to convince their children to stop this and come back, with the Inspector worriedly trying to get them to release Natsuki. Just then, Assemblyman Kyaria appears and asks for him to speak on the incident. He insults the situation and offends the parents, who insist its his own fault they're in this mess to begin with.

Inside, the group from Wakaba Party explain that the Rougai Party plan to build a business center here, which is why they want to tear down the Preschool. Amout tries to explain how important the school is, as the children there are from double-income families as it is, and they spend their time there until their mothers can return. Everyone here is like a family, and if they lose this place they won't have anywhere to go. Which is why the girls of the Wakaba Party refuse to let this happen to them.

Outside, Kyaria continues to insist this isn't his problem at all, but the parents of the children. This continues to further anger them as he insists its their jobs as women that they stay home and do their jobs. But the women try to say that they need to have their work to make money to afford their families and keep them safe. Kyaria insists that his plans are for the best, because the income with rise and soon the women wont have to work to make ends meet like this and sees the women are left with nothing to respond with.

Inside, the girls point out this is essentially the adults trying to convince women trying to stop children from being born. This is also a crime they cannot allow, and they refuse to let clueless adults shut down a precious place. Amou apologizes however, because they didn't mean to cause such a big fuss. As it turns out, the children had heard them speaking to Natsuki and everyone requests Natsuki's help protecting the children and Preschool.

While she makes her way through town Shizuka is distracted by the large monitor nearby. It talks about the current hostage situation and she sees Natsuki appear on the terrace to speak. She acts like she is tied up and she lists their demands. Within an hour if they do not receive a guarantee to keep the school open, then the hostages will be killed. This worries Shizuka until she watches as Haruka disagrees with her captors, and they instead change it to doing terrible things to them, but not kill them. She asks that everyone helps them and she is yanked away from the terrace. This causes the inspector to worry, with his assistant bringing up the fact they don't know what children are capable of.

Back inside, Natsuki admits she isn't sure what will go on and to her surprise Shizuka gives her a call.

Outside, Kyaria insists they should just bust into the Preschool. The Inspector tries to reason with him and reminds him they are just children, but the stingy man won't hear of it, stating that as they took hostages they should be treated like terrorists. He demands they storm the school, and as this is going on Shizuka shoes up to find Sachie watching. She saw what is going on and asks for an update, mentioning that Natsuki informed her of their plans. One of the mothers comes by to inform them of what she heard the cops discussing, and inside everyone starts to worry about them storming the building. Shizuka tells Natsuki to tell Wakaba Party to stop being stubborn before anyone gets hurt, and quikly Amou steals Natsuki's phone to speak to Shizuka. She informs her of what is going on, but Shizuka doesn't think its important if they risk being hurt. But with a little convincing from Natsuki she agrees to help, informing them of the various areas the cops are storming so that the various groups of children can defend themselves and the school.

Their tricks appear to work, releasing marbles, pepper filled balloons, sticky glue, and used diapers. With all the cops trapped or running away the children happily celebrate their momentary win. With no choice, Kyaria decides they have to go in to stop them now, unknowingly releasing a bees nest and several angry bees that begin to attack. As he lays in pain from the bees, the moms attempt to get them to flee while the other mom helps Kyaria and checks to make sure he doesn't have any sort of consussion. He is surprised by the mother helping him and she goes to make sure nobody else is hurt. As he stays aside, Shizuka explains that the women doing this work are their mothers, and to his surprise, she goes on to explain these mothers are also teachers, nurses, and firefighters. They were able to help him and rid of the bees because of their knowledge they get from work, and she asks if his decision to keep women to their homes is really the best idea. He sees the error of his ways and Shizuak calls Natsuki to inform her that its okay to go outside for now.

Happily everyone is free to leave, with the girls from Wakaba Party singing a song to celebrate as the mothers happily wait for their children. Sachie applauds their efforts and everyone happily admires the song while they come outside. Kyaria apologizes for his behavior and tears up the contract to build the business center and Natsuki happily approaches Shizuka as Sachie observes them quietly.

At the training hall, Shizuka decides that she and Natsuki have to give everything their all, revealing she has officially decided to join her in a unit.

As this is going on, the head member of the Rougai Party is informed that Kyaria has left the party as well.

6- "TOO SHY SHY GIRL!"
Airdate: February 12, 2017

Mika Kozuru proposes an event to open the observation room in Parliament, but after the representative, Inaekawa of the Rougai Party refuses, she and the other members of her Party request help from the Heroine Party. As this is going on, the group try to uncover the mysteries surrounding observation room- including a ghost!

7- "Kazari janai no yo maiku wa" ("My Microphone Isn't Just For Show")
(飾りじゃないのよマイクは)

Airdate: February 19, 2017

Construction problem of the stadium took place in Niigata. As the opposition campaign of the local residents was exciting, Natsuki was singled out to get the Onimaru construction contracted. Although she was a direct contact with Keigo Onimaru who is the president, she was repelled without any commas. In addition, one of them triggered the relationship to be quite strange. The stadium problem, dark formation with Kiyomi, the dark clouds will start ... ....

8- "MISS shite ronrinesu" ("A Miss and Loneliness")
(MISSしてロンリネス)

Airdate: February 26, 2017

The duo Natsuki and Shizuka continues to advance. Activities of other idol dietwomen who were stimulated by this were expanded, and the world revisited the situation of the former idol parliamentary boom again. Sakuraba finally begins to make a keen eye for crushing the idol dietwomen. Where are the beautiful members who Sakuraba offered for the idol members opposing beyond the faction?

9- "Giinfuku to kikanjū" ("Diet Member Suit and Machine Gun")
(議員服と機関銃)

Airdate: March 6, 2017

10- "Danshingu hiroin" ("Dancing Heroines")
(ダンシング・ヒロイン)

Airdate: March 13, 2017

11- "Maji de Live no 5-byō mae" ("Seriously Live in Five Seconds")
(MajiでLiveの5秒前)

Airdate: March 20, 2017

12- "Nantetta tte aidoru giin!" ("It's All About the Idol Dietwoman")
(なんてったってアイドル議員！)

Airdate: March 27, 2017