Synopsis

With +Natural’s rankings sinking to fifteenth, and Miura’s assessment that her work didn't measure up to the established battle stories, Iwase’s confidence crumbled. She resolved to abandon writing entirely. Takagi, learning of this from Aoki, relayed the news to Mashiro, who promptly sought out Iwase. She reminded her that Iwase was a vital part of Takagi’s motivation and encouraged her to remain a rival, though she was free to choose her own path. Eventually, the entire Team Fukuda gathered, a