During practice, the Stage Girls at Seisho Music Academy attempt to steal position zero from each other in various comedic ways. Junna Hoshimi arrives to stop the bickering when all of them begin receiving messages from the Giraffe. They continue to let their phones ring out of reluctance to attend the auditions, much to Elle and the Giraffe's dismay.
The girls arrive at the Underground Theater where the Giraffe and Elle are waiting for them. Elle attempts to explain what is expected of them, but they express their disinterest and repeatedly interrupt her. Only after Elle throws a tantrum do Karen Aijo and the others agree to participate in their audition battles.
Elle introduces the Seisho girls to their competitors: Siegfeld Institute of Music. They're particularly dazzled by their lead actress, Akira Yukishiro; however, when Liu Mei Fan reveals a stain on Akira's uniform, the Seisho girls realize that Akira is not as perfect as she seems.
The first audition battle begins! Seisho selects Karen as their first participant, but Mei Fan and Shiori Yumeoji get into an argument over who among them will be Karen's opponent.
Maya Tendo is pitted against Akira in the final match between Seisho and Siegfeld. It is an Etude Revue, with the theme of Great Historical Figures. Maya gives a surreal performance imitating Cleopatra, and Akira counters with...pro-wrestling star Hiroshi Tanahashi!?
Elle introduces Seisho to their second round of competitors: Rinmeikan Girls School. Kaoruko Hanayagi is altogether unimpressed with their performance, recognizing Tamao Tomoe from their Japanese dance lessons together in Kyoto. Tamao attempts to show her opponents her team's determination by summarizing it in a single Japanese character; however, she writes the incorrect kanji and becomes too embarrassed to carry on.
It's Kaoruko versus Tamao in the final match between Seisho and Rinmeikan. Elle has tasked them with performing the famous balcony scene from Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, but what happens when neither competitor is familiar with the play...?
Elle introduces Seisho to their third round of competitors: Frontier School of Arts. They are immediately taken aback by the group's high energy and relentless positivity, even when it prolongs the start of the audition.
It's Aruru Otsuki against Claudine Saijo in the final match between Seisho and Frontier. Junna tries to inspire Claudine with famous quotes, but all them have the unintended effect of hyping up Aruru and her team as well.
The Siegfeld girls are training for the underground auditions when they decide to order a meal from a nearby restaurant. Akira decides to shout her order out the window, confident the restaurant employees will hear her. Not wanting to be outdone, Mei Fan also shouts her order. The two of them continue shouting, not realizing that the restaurant is closed that day.
Akira is practicing her vocals when Michiru Otori approaches her. Michiru reminds her that although she is the leader of Siegfeld, it is important for the rest of her group to improve their skills as well; however, Akira remains intent on continuing her solo training.
Karen, Hikari Kagura, and Mahiru Tsuyuzaki film the first episode of "Suzdal Cat and Mr. White's Friendship Theater". Things go smoothly until it's time to brainstorm ideas for the next episode...
Tamao, Rui Akikaze, and Ichie Otonashi gather together for some ballet training, but Yuyuko Tanaka is reluctant to participate. Will Rui and the others be able to convince her?
Yuyuko keeps yawning during dance practice, and Rui wishes Tamao wouldn't be so lenient on her trainees. In a fit of frustration, Rui calls Tamao "unreliable", causing Tamao to lash out and frighten the other girls in an...unexpected manner.
Tamao, Ichie, and Fumi Yumeoji are enjoying a peaceful teatime until Ichie begins to pester Fumi about the reason why she transferred from Siegfeld to Rinmeikan.
Aruru, Shizuha Kocho, and Lalafin Nonomiya decide to practice their improvisational skills, and Lalafin Nonomiya is very intent on utilizing her rhythmic gymnastics background for each prompt Shizuha gives.
Misora Kano proposes that the Frontier girls exercise to better themselves; however, the others are only convinced to do so due to the influence of Hollywood celebrities. Will Misora be able to motivate them?
Misora catches a cold while doing vocal warmups, so Aruru and Tsukasa Ebisu vow to train hard in her place. However, their method of training is not only irrelevant, but a bit inappropriate as well.
Futaba Isurugi is giving a Kaoruko a massage when Kaoruko tells Futaba there's someone she needs to thank for supporting her throughout her journey as a Stage Girl. Who could it be...?
Mahiru and Hikari host a quiz show in which Karen must answer questions about "Starlight". However, it appears that Hikari has misplaced her copy of the book upon which "Starlight" is based, "The Starlight Gatherer"...
Mei Fan reveals that the game "shiritori" has helped her learn Japanese, so Yachiyo Tsuruhime and Akira decide to play shiritori with her to help improve her vocabulary.
The Seisho girls try the Legendary Acting Challenge, in which they read from a restaurant menu and use their emotional delivery to make their audience cry. Will Mahiru and Claudine succeed?
The Seisho girls agree that the Legendary Acting Challenge was a difficult one when suddenly, two new challengers appear! Will Siegfeld's Akira and Shiori succeed?
Have you ever wondered what happens in the Underground Theater when the Stage Girls aren't around? What about why the Giraffe is able to speak, or what a giraffe's cry sounds like? Find out in the final episode of Shōjo☆Conte All Starlight!
