So far, who still not in covers are Shiori, Koyuki, Hibana, and Hitoe.
If I had to guess, I’d pick Koyuki and Hitoe.
For Koyuki, I think making it onto the big stage is already a perfect conclusion for her. She has the lowest chance to reach the Top 5 so if her journey ends after performing on a major stage, I’d honestly be satisfied with that.
As for Hitoe, I think she has the highest chance of being eliminated through the fan vote. If that happens, it would reinforce one of the manga’s biggest messages: being a top idol isn’t just about skill, they also need stage presence and the ability to connect with the audience.
Back in Round 2, Hitoe chose not to become the team leader so she could focus entirely on improving her skills. That decision made sense, but it also reduced her presence as a character. Even now, I don’t think she’s built a strong bond with the fans compared to the others.
There’s also another reason I think this would work. If someone from Team Mimisuke gets eliminated, it creates more room for character development. Ritsu would have to grow as a leader, and the rest of the team would also be forced to mature instead of relying on Mimisuke’s leadership.
From a story perspective, I think those two eliminations would create the most interesting development going forward.