The new PDP members’ profiles were released! I tried my best to translate them~ I’m still new to Japanese (and to translation), so please let me know if there are errors.

Each girl has a brief bio and a message from them (called “意気込みコメント”, roughly “enthusiasm/passion comment”). The names are in the Western-style order: [given name] [family name].

Ayumu Uehara

A second-year at Nijigasaki High School. She’s a hardworking person who puts her all into everything she does. She started as a school idol because someone invited her.

Nice to meet you, everyone. I’m Ayumu Uehara.

Uh, since this is the first time I’ve written up a message that can reach everyone like this, I’m a little nervous, and my heart is beating quickly.

But, since being a school idol is a dream that I want to reach for with an important friend, I’ll live up to my name, and we’ll try our best at making our way—step by step—towards fulfilling this dream! [TL note: taken a character at a time, “Ayumu” literally translates to “step-dream”.]

I still don’t have much experience with singing or dancing, and my looks are rather… ordinary? Even so, uh, well, since my speciality is working hard, please cheer me on!

I’ll be in your care!

Kasumi Nakasu

A first-year at Nijigasaki High School. Since she likes cute things, she’s more into school idols than others are. She hates losing, so if someone calls her “Kasukasu” (a nickname), she’ll get angry.

Hello—! It’s everyone’s idol, Kasumin!

I’m aiming to become Japan’s top idol, so I’m working hard every day at my singing and dance lessons!

Of course, I’m also secretly working to become cuter—.

I also send rivals scandalous information about them, and stealthily put coppepan [bread rolls] into their shoes: they’re perfect crim—wait, hold on, that’s a secret!

C-cough! A-anyway, this is Kasumin signing off; please support me!

Shizuku Osaka

A first-year who was recently admitted to Nijigasaki High School.

She’s a level-headed honor student in the theater club. Her reflexes are good, but she dislikes baseball.

Hello, everyone. I’m Shizuku Osaka.

I love performing in plays, so I joined the theater club here.

We make our own costumes, and regularly put on plays for the public.

I became a school idol to get better at acting. But recently, a senior student I respect encouraged me, saying “Let’s reach for a higher stage as school idols!”, and I had a realization.

Plays and school idol activities are very similar: people come to enjoy themselves, to be moved, and to have us put smiles on their faces.

So from now on, I’ll try even harder to become a better school idol!

With the acting skills I’ve learned from theater, I’ll work diligently to make everyone smile.

I may not know much about being a school idol yet, but I’d be happy if you came to see me trying my hardest!

I’ll be in your care!

Karin Asaka

A third-year at Nijigasaki High School. Her looks and proportions are beyond those of a high school student, and she’s aiming to become a model. Though she looks like an adult, she also has a pure side.

Hi~! I’m Karin Asaka! Pleased to meet you ♪

Hey, what kind of school idol do you like? What kind of live show would you like to see?

A super energetic kind? Or, a very cute one? What about a cool show?

Regardless of what your answer is, here’s what I want to show you…

Something only I can do: a veeeery stimulating show.

What do I mean by “stimulating”?

As・for・that, can’t you figure it out just by looking at me? Ufufu.

With my self-confidence, I’ll use this body to show you a sexy, passionate, dream-like, mature performance that’ll arouse everyone’s senses ♪

I definitely won’t let you regret it, so it’d make me happy to hear your zealous, fiery cheers.

I’ll be waiting for everyone’s passionate support. Ufufu ♪

Ai Miyashita

A second-year at Nijigasaki High School. As a suggestible person who’s always willing to help, she has a lot of friends. Her style is flashy, but she has a big heart, and she’s a granny’s girl. Her favorite food is nukazuke [a kind of pickled vegetable].

Yo. I’m Ai Miyashita.

I stumbled into being a school idol because my friend from school asked me if I wanted to!

Everyone, I’ll be in your care! I love you! Because I’m Ai! [TL: the pun here is that “aishiteru” can mean “I love you” or “I’m being Ai”.]

With that, Ai-san’s special rapid-fire pun corner starts no— oh, I can’t?

……Ah, OK, sorry. I’ll be serious from here on. Seriously.

Well, as you can see, I end up getting dragged into a lot of things, but I’m an honor student.

You can’t see that? Wait wait wait, but it’s true! I’m good at both studying and athletics, and I’m stylish… you see?

Anyway, the friend I mentioned before said to me, “I think the impression of the school idol world that you have is totally off. Sure you don’t wanna give it a shot?” That got me excited!

I’m really prone to getting fired up from that kind of challenge.

So! I decided that I’ll aim to be number one in the world of school idols!

I want to see this world that I haven’t seen!

And I want to show everyone that landscape!

Let’s soldier on in high spirits!

Kanata Konoe

A third-year who was recently admitted to Nijigasaki High School. Though she always seems sleepy, she’s deeply passionate about cooking and looking after her younger sister Haruka. If she could do anything, she’d spend her whole life sleeping.

Good morning~ everyone…… I’m Kanata-chan~.

Fufu, today’s Kanata-chan has more energy than usual…….

I want to be the best school idol, and then my younger sister Haruka-chan will praise me……

And she’ll respect me…….

So, I worked hard on my self-promotion message…… If she could just read it……

Without a doubt…… Kanata-chan will win………………zzz

…………………………ah.

I-I’m not sleeping…… But, I guess I should change the topic…….

From now on, I’ll show you my greatest charm…… Just for you, as much of my sleeping face as you want…….

So, I’m looking forward to your support………………zzz

Setsuna Yuki

A second-year student at Nijigasaki High School. A lot is expected of this school idol, who’s gathered interest from other schools. She has an energetic smile and her performance is distinctive. Being busy with school idol activities, she’s almost like an urban legend, with other students saying that they haven’t seen her at school.

Is everyone doing well? I’m Setsuna Yuki!

To be honest with you, I have a big dream!

It’s a little embarrassing, but I’ve gathered the courage to tell you.

I want to become a school idol that can make the world overflow with love!

In today’s world, being honest about really liking something is kind of difficult, right?

One might feel ashamed, or feel afraid of being looked down on, or feel that they’re in a difficult situation.

But, in the world of school idols, one can forget about those concerns. Both the idols and the people cheering them on love school idols, and are empowered to honestly show their love.

It’s a very kind world that shines brightly, full of fun.

You can tell from the overflowing enthusiasm here, right?

I want to open wide even further this world where anyone can express their love!

Even if this is an impossibly big dream, I think that with everyone’s help, this dream can become reality.

Let’s create this world full of love together! I’ll be in your care!

Emma

A third year from Switzerland who’s studying abroad at Nijigasaki High School. She’s an easy-going, kind girl who loves the mountains and natural beauty of her native home.

Good afternoon, I’m Emma. I’m from Switzerland, a country overflowing with natural beauty.

So I love mountains and forests. When I have free time, I might go out and take a walk in the woods or play in a river. What do I like besides that… ah, bread crust!

The crust of breads in Japan are so fluffy~ ♪

Just taking one bite cheers me up!

Similarly, just seeing school idols can be really exciting, right?

That’s why I wanted to be a school idol.

Nothing would make me happier than if just seeing me could make a lot of people happy!

Everyone, let’s have fun together!

Rina Tennoji

A first-year at Nijigasaki High School, coming from the associated middle school. She’s not good at showing emotions on her face, so she communicates by drawing faces on a whiteboard she calls the “Rina-chan Board”.