chapter 69
**[Because, I feel the possibility...]**
**[So, let's move on...]**
**[I don't want to regret it, there must be a way ahead of us...]**
**[Let's go! DO! DO! live!]**
Takumi looked curiously at Barbara through the surveillance screen.
This girl had actually started to learn the lyrics, word by word!
I have to say, she is worthy of being an idol!
Becoming a true idol is not that simple, after all.
"It's so difficult. I feel like the songs in this anime are really hard to learn."
It's so different from the music I usually sing.
The music in *Love Live!* has very strict requirements for the singer's voice.
Only a protagonist like Honoka has the ability to meet those demands.
Of course, if you look at Muse's three-dimensional team, you'll find that there are professional singers among them.
As the plot progresses, Barbara gradually becomes familiar with the story's content.
Otonokizaka School is about to be abolished, so in order to prevent that, Honoka decides to try something else.
But what could the solution be?
At this point, Honoka isn't sure yet.
Barbara was curious too—was there any way to save the school from being closed down?
"It's such a shame, such a good school with such a beautiful environment. It would be too wasteful to shut it down."
Barbara was drawn deeper into the plot.
She was eager to see if the reckless Honoka could find a way to stop the school from being closed.
"If it were me, how would I save the school?"
Barbara thought about it as she continued to watch.
Then, as the story continued, Honoka got up from the infirmary, still a bit dazed.
She was confused about what had happened before.
**[Was it all just a dream?!]**
**[What? It turned out to be a dream...]**
Seeing this, Barbara couldn't help but laugh.
Why did Honoka seem so confused, just like Amber?
After Honoka woke up, she bounced out of bed and walked back toward the classroom, greeting students along the way.
Barbara subconsciously thought that maybe there was no school closure at all!
But, as the camera changed angles, the truth became clear.
On the wall of the school hallway, a familiar notice was posted: **School Closure Notice**.
Sure enough, Honoka's worst fear was real.
With the plot developing, Honoka finally faced the truth: the school was indeed closing.
The school, which had recruited students year-round, couldn't compete with the well-known school next door.
After discussions with the chairman and others, it was decided to shut down the school.
When Honoka returned to the classroom and realized the truth, she broke down.
**[The school will be gone... The school will be gone... The school...]**
Barbara felt sympathy for her. She could truly understand how devastating this must feel.
She never thought Honoka would be forced to face such a harsh reality.
Honoka, who was once so full of life, had been overwhelmed by the news, just like Barbara had been under the influence of the Wind Demon Dragon.
Barbara and the knights had been so busy trying to calm the residents of Mond that she had little time to focus on herself.
As the Priest of Mond's Cathedral, Barbara was expected to keep everything together. But in her heart, she couldn't help but wonder—could she, like Honoka, save Mond from ruin?
But could she also save Otonokizaka Academy, which was on the brink of closure?
As the plot unfolded, Honoka refused to give up!
True to her cheerful and optimistic nature, she began searching for a way to save the school.
Now, the chairman promised that if enough new students could be recruited, the school wouldn't be abolished.
So, Honoka set out to achieve this goal on her own.
**"I wonder what Honoka will do?"**
Barbara was curious.
Otonokizaka wasn't as prestigious as the school next door, but it had a long history. Surely there had to be something special about it.
To save the school, Honoka knew she would have to see how the competition next door operated.
And so, Honoka visited **UTX Academy**, a wealthier and more prestigious school next door.
If Otonokizaka were the Zephyr Knights, then UTX was like the Mond noble houses of the past.
Not only was the school impressive, but the students' uniforms also caught Barbara's eye.
**"Wow! Why doesn't Mond have clothes like that? They're so beautiful!"**
Barbara loved beautiful clothes, no matter her age.
Comparing UTX with Otonokizaka, she could see that the former had a clear advantage.
At that moment, three figures appeared in front of everyone with loud cheers.
**[Are you leaving like this?]**
**[Although I didn't catch up...]**
**[This is basic, I hate crowds...]**
**[…]**
These three were Muse's lifelong rivals, yet they were also their best friends—**Eri** and her crew had arrived!
At the sight of Eri's dancing, Barbara's idol gene was immediately triggered.
She was Mond's shining idol, and she couldn't help but be captivated by the three girls before her.
Their dancing and singing completely enchanted Barbara, awakening all the hidden potential inside her.
Could this be the true essence of an idol?
Looking at the stage effects, Barbara felt a bit unworthy.
This was simply fantastic.
The charming dance and beautiful music captivated her entirely.
As soon as they appeared on stage, Eri and the others silenced the crowd with their performance!
With the rest of Muse members, Barbara was completely mesmerized.
**[Ding! Congratulations, Barbara! Watching *Love Live!* has unlocked advanced singing skills!]**
**[Ding! Congratulations, Barbara! Watching *Love Live!* has unlocked intermediate choreography ability!]**
**[Ding! Congratulations, Barbara! All ten special editions of *Love Live!* have been unlocked!]**
Takumi, who was watching from the front desk, was stunned.
This was unheard of!
In all his years in the business, he had never seen anyone gain three skills in one go—from an anime no less!
While these weren't combat skills, Barbara had gained singing and choreography abilities that perfectly complemented her magical skills.
**Barbara, I suggest you start performing in front of an audience. Because, sooner or later...**