Maid-sama Season 1 Episode 4 Net Idol Aoi

In Maid-sama season 1 episode 4, titled "Net Idol Aoi," the story follows Misaki Ayuzawa, the student council president of the formerly all-boys Seika High School, as she juggles her duties running the school and her secret job as a maid at a maid café.

The episode begins with Misaki's fellow student council member and childhood friend, Sakura Hanazono, telling her about a popular internet idol named Aoi, who is set to perform at a nearby event. Misaki is uninterested in the idol, but Sakura is a big fan and eagerly invites Misaki to attend the event with her.

Meanwhile, at the maid café where Misaki works, the other maids are discussing Aoi and her popularity. One of the maids, Satsuki, is particularly jealous of Aoi's success and begins to talk about how she wants to become an idol herself. Misaki tries to dissuade her, telling her that it's a difficult path, but Satsuki is determined.

Later, at the event, Misaki and Sakura run into a group of Seika High students, who are also fans of Aoi. One of the students, Naoya Shirokawa, is especially enthusiastic and begins to tell Misaki and Sakura about Aoi's many talents. Misaki is unimpressed and dismisses Aoi's popularity as shallow.

As the event begins, Aoi takes the stage and performs for the crowd. Misaki watches from a distance, still uninterested. However, as Aoi begins to sing, Misaki is surprised to find that she is actually moved by the performance. She begins to understand why so many people are fans of Aoi and feels ashamed of her earlier dismissiveness.

After the concert, Misaki runs into Satsuki, who tells her that she has decided to pursue her dream of becoming an idol. Misaki is supportive but warns her that it's not an easy path. She tells Satsuki to work hard and never give up.

The episode ends with Misaki reflecting on her experience at the event. She realizes that Aoi deserves her popularity and that her own prejudices and biases were misguided. She decides to be more open-minded in the future and to never judge someone based on their appearance or profession.