Love Live! 2 Episode 13 -

Honoka Kousaka delivers a commemorative speech that transitions into a surprise musical performance dedicated to the graduating third-years: Eli Ayase, Nozomi Tojo, and Nico Yazawa.

Before leaving, Nico appoints Hanayo Koizumi as the next president of the Idol Research Club, with Maki Nishikino as vice-president. Love Live! 2 Episode 13

The upbeat final performance of the episode, featuring all nine members in a celebratory routine around the school grounds. Reception & Legacy Reception & Legacy The episode is widely regarded

The episode is widely regarded by fans as a "tear-inducing feels train," praised for bringing the series full circle by returning to the trio (Honoka, Umi, and Kotori) that started the club. Reviewers from platforms like Anime News Network and community discussions on Reddit highlight its effectiveness as a definitive "farewell" to the original cast. While this report covers the original Used as an insert song during the post-graduation montage

Sung during the graduation ceremony as part of the farewell to the third-years.

Used as an insert song during the post-graduation montage.

The group takes a sentimental tour of the school, ending on the rooftop where their journey began. Honoka officially gives a proper send-off to the name "