Live! 2 Episode 13 | Love

Before leaving, Nico appoints Hanayo Koizumi as the next president of the Idol Research Club, with Maki Nishikino as vice-president.

Sung during the graduation ceremony as part of the farewell to the third-years. Love Live! 2 Episode 13

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 Before leaving, Nico appoints Hanayo Koizumi as the

Used as an insert song during the post-graduation montage. Reviewers from platforms like Anime News Network and

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.

's series, other Love Live! iterations also have 13th episodes for their second seasons, such as Love Live! Sunshine!! (focused on Aqours' victory and school closure) and Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club (featuring a 13-song concert finale).

In the Love Live! School Idol Project series, , titled "Come True! Everyone’s Dream" (叶え！みんなの夢――, Kanae! Minna no Yume ), serves as the emotional finale for the original 's (Muse) storyline, airing on June 29, 2014. Plot Summary