The Acoustic SAGA of Love and Youth

Ai to Seishun no Akōsutikku SAGA (愛と青春のアコースティック SAGA)

Kotaro schedules Franchouchou to perform at the new Saga Arena's inauguration as the opening act for Iron Frill, Ai's original idol group; to Ai's chagrin, he withholds her from the show to reduce the risk of her being recognized as a former member. Ai entrusts Junko with looking after the group while she focuses on a string of solo acts to help cover the group's debt. However, Junko harbors insecurities about repeating their previous failure, and struggles to advise the other girls as they brainstorm ways to impress the audience. After discovering Junko's feelings through a guitar song that she plays in private, Sakura suggests that they consult Ai over their ideas. When the two go to meet her, they find her talking with Iron Frill's current lead singer, Shiori, who invites Ai to join Iron Frill and abandon Franchouchou, further diminishing Junko's self-confidence.