Love Live! Sunshine!! - Episode 4 - Becoming an Idol is Not Impossible

Now that Mari has approved the club, it seems that Ruby wants to join. Will she convince Hanamaru to join as well?

From the looks of it, Hanamaru looks like a different version of Rin or rather the opposite. She hardly has any friends aside from Ruby. Also, she is not good at physical activities. In short, she finds herself enjoying reading books since it’s a nice way to escape from reality.

Believe it or not, Dia was into the whole idol thing before high school started.

While Ruby is shy, it’s quite obvious that she has a strong interest in idols from when she was young. Believe it or not, Dia seems to look up to Muse, which comes as no surprise since she knows a lot about the group. Sadly, it seems that she has grown bitter at the idea of school idols. I still wonder why she suddenly feel hostile towards them that she doesn’t want Ruby to be interested in them. I guess we’ll find out when she gets the spotlight.

It seems that Ruby is enjoying idol activities.

Aside from that, it seems that Ruby and Hanamaru decides to try to become school idols. While Ruby seems to be enjoying herself as she practices dancing for the first time and participate in training, Hanamaru did not. It seems that she struggled as she ran up the stairs. While it’s nice to see Ruby realize that this is something that she wants, Hanamaru believes otherwise. She believes that a school idol does not fit her image.

Sure, Hanamaru lacks self-confidences since she is a bookworm, but it doesn’t mean it’s impossible. Just like with Rin, she believed that she couldn’t wear a cute grown for one of their performances because her tomboy image. With the help of her friends supporting her, she was able to get over it. In short, Hanamaru soon realizes it’s not impossible after looking at the Muse Anniversary book and decides to join. As long her friends support her, anything can happen.

The girls let Hanamaru know that they are there to support her.

Aside from that, Chika now has 5 members in her group with three more remaining to make nine. It’s obvious that Chika wants to be more like Muse as she decides to have them practice on the roof and climb stairs. However, Aquors can’t just imitate Muse forever. Eventually, they have to create their own image. I guess Chika will realize this soon. Either way, it looks like Yoshiko or rather Yohane will be given the spotlight next time. Will she join next time? We’ll see.