Main Story: Chapter 1: Shining Live Greenroom

With Shining Live safely behind them, the guys return to the greenroom. Still basking in the afterglow of their accomplishments, they talk about their future dreams and aspirations. Let's check in on them!

ST☆RISH

Episode 1 Otoya Ittoki: Were we seriously just performing on the Shining Live stage?! I must be dreaming! Someone pinch me! Syo Kurusu: Tell me about it! The whole room was singing in unison like we were all connected. That was pretty cool! Natsuki Shinomiya: With everyone waving their glow sticks like that, it was like a moving rainbow. Simply breathtaking! Cecil Aijima: And their smiles... I could barely refrain from waving at every chance I got. Ren Jinguji: You said it. That was a great show. I'm getting all emotional. Masato Hijirikawa: I really had the jitters beforehand, but that all went away as soon as the crowd started singing along to our first song. Tokiya Ichinose: Agreed. I mean, it wasn't without its hitches, but that show has to go down as one of our best. Syo Kurusu: I almost forgot about Otoya's little mic malfunction during his solo. I thought I was gonna have a panic attack. Ren Jinguji: Say, Ikki, you ended up sharing Icchi's headset, didn't you? Otoya Ittoki: I kinda went blank when I lost my sound, but I saw Tokiya next to me and I guess I just improvised. It was heat of the moment stuff. I owe you one, Tokiya! Tokiya Ichinose: I almost jumped out of my skin when you bolted over like that. But all's well that ends well, I suppose. Masato Hijirikawa: Speaking of surprises, what were you doing exiting behind me, Aijima? You were supposed to be with Shinomiya on the other side of the stage. Cecil Aijima: I was so engrossed in responding to the fans that I ended up following you by mistake... Natsuki Shinomiya: And when Cecil sprinted over to me at full speed, I just couldn't help but receive him with a giant hug! Episode 2 Tokiya Ichinose: I have to mention, performing alongside QUARTET NIGHT was an invaluable experience for ST☆RISH. Otoya Ittoki: I'll say. Reiji was killing it out there. What a pro! Cecil Aijima: Those guys really know how to deliver for the fans. I was getting goosebumps just watching from the sidelines. Syo Kurusu: Then we have something to aim for! We need to push the envelope if we want the fans to keep enjoying our shows. Syo Kurusu: Let's see... I'd like to give our dance moves a bit of acrobatic flair. Cecil Aijima: I think choreography's a grand idea! I'll practice day and night to bring the smiles to my precious princesses! Masato Hijirikawa: Pushing the envelope, eh? Well, I think I can devote myself to giving the fans what they really want. Ren Jinguji: And I'd like to play the sax on stage. Call it my present of passion for the lovely ladies. Otoya Ittoki: Now, that's a coincidence! I was just thinking how killer it'd be to play my guitar out there! Tokiya Ichinose: As for me, I'd like to try singing some genres I've never tried before. Natsuki Shinomiya: All great ideas, guys! Giving back to our fans through song... That's music to my ears! Ren Jinguji: With everyone this pumped, the next Shining Live is bound to be a huge success. Natsuki Shinomiya: We'll pull it off, I'm certain! That's because we put all our heart and soul in our ST☆RISH songs. Masato Hijirikawa: Let's take ST☆RISH higher than it's ever been. Let's give the fans a performance unlike anything they've ever seen before.

QUARTET NIGHT

Episode 1 Reiji Kotobuki: Gotta hand it to you, boys, that was a mighty fine QUARTET NIGHT show. It was darn good exercise too. Reiji Kotobuki: Did you hear those cheers? I've never been so touched before! That chant they had going at the end was— Ai Mikaze: Would you listen to yourself, Reiji? Weren't you the one who suggested we give an objective review of our performance? So let's do it properly. Reiji Kotobuki: Oh, er, sorry. Okay, I'm ready to get serious. How do you feel today's Shining Live went? Ai Mikaze: The crowd was really into it. Still, considering our past performances, we can do better. Camus: Indeed. I thought we all gave immaculate individual performances, but as a group we left something to be desired. Ranmaru Kurosaki: You're right. I felt I gave it my all. But QUARTET NIGHT is much more than that. Ranmaru Kurosaki: When we were singing in harmony, the whole place went wild. Energy like that is rare. Ai Mikaze: Exactly. I felt it too. The smiles, the cheers... I was moved to the core. Ranmaru Kurosaki: Well, hopefully that's just the start of it. But if you wanna see more of that, you know what we gotta do, right? Camus: Indeed. There was a moment where I felt the exact same thing. Reiji Kotobuki: Then, it's settled. Let's take QUARTET NIGHT straight to the top. I'm stoked now! Camus: Obnoxious is what you are... Episode 2 Reiji Kotobuki: Still, I gotta hand it to those ST☆RISH guys. They just get better with each show. Ranmaru Kurosaki: They're rough around the edges, but they ain't bad. They've got it where it counts. Ai Mikaze: Their rate of growth is off the scale. Very intriguing... Camus: I'd say they lack a little control and they're rather raw, but that just exemplifies their potential. Reiji Kotobuki: For me, they need to put more effort into their teamwork. That's where we could really show those whippersnappers a thing or two! Camus: Quite. Though there's no guarantee we'll be performing as a group next time. Ai Mikaze: He's right. Depending on how things go, we could all be taking to the stage solo. Ranmaru Kurosaki: Well whichever it is, I'll be worrying about one thing and one thing only—my performance. You guys feel free to do whatever. Reiji Kotobuki: Aw, c'mon! Whatever happened to "us," man?! Anyway, I propose a toast! Camus: Must you do everything at maximum volume? By the way, have they brought the sweets out yet? Ranmaru Kurosaki: What're we toasting to again? Ai Mikaze: To QUARTET NIGHT, it would seem. Cheers!