Talk:Episode 49 - To Become the Number One Star!/@comment-24848025-20170309110028/@comment-26426093-20170316005957

For the most part, while I acknowledge Episode 49 as the climax piece that will determine who wins or who loses in the end, Episode 48 will play a huge role in influencing how the next episode plays out.

Mark my words; Lily needs to perform after Laura does. Why? So that she can easily surpass whatever score Laura obtained (Lily could obtain 29000+ points) and cement her spot in 1st place, thus giving her a huge advantage over the others, and this will factor into both Yume's and Hime's resolve to win. There's no telling if Yume, despite having obtained a new grade-up glitter and having her currently dormant rainbow aura to boot (optionally) might surpass Lily or not. And it's not just both Laura and Lily she has contend with; Hime is just still as threatening as ever and is at the peak of her powers. Mahiru's unexpected victory over Yozora gives hope that Lily might pull through, but whether Hime can surpass her collected points or not will determine the final outcome.

One thing is for sure; Hime will be leaving soon afterwards. But whoever wins, that is less predictable.