Hey, would you put me in Ryuuguu Komachi now?
Huh...?
What do you mean?
I mean,
if I try really hard, I can get into Ryuuguu Komachi.
That's what Producer...
Miki, it looks like you're under some sort of misapprehension,
but Ryuuguu Komachi is a 3-person unit with Iori, Ami and Azusa-san.
We have no plans to either increase or decrease the number of members.
Miki, you have your own Producer and teammates, right?
You should just do your best with your own team.
Miki?!
Are you ready? I’m a lady! Let’s get started!
Are you ready? I’m lady! Hajimeyou!
Are you ready? I’m a lady! Let’s get started!
Are you ready? I’m lady! Hajimeyou!
Yareba dekiru
If I try, I can do it
Yareba dekiru
If I try, I can do it
Kitto zettai watashi Number one
I know it! I can’t fail, I’m number one
Kitto zettai watashi Number one
I know it! I can’t fail, I’m number one
Start hajimaru kyou no Suteeji
Start, today’s live is beginning
Start hajimaru kyou no Suteeji
Start, today’s live is beginning
Check maiku meeku ishou It's showtime
Check my mic, makeup, outfit, then it’s showtime!
Check maiku meeku ishou It's showtime
Check my mic, makeup, outfit, then it’s showtime!
Try challenge!
I’ve got to challenge myself
Try challenge!
I’ve got to challenge myself
Stardom hikari hikaru Spotlight
The light of stardom, the shining spotlight
Stardom hikari hikaru Spotlight
The light of stardom, the shining spotlight
Mabushii kagayaki massugu Debut
A brilliantly sparkling, straightforward debut
Mabushii kagayaki massugu Debut
A brilliantly sparkling, straightforward debut
Yume wa kanau mono
A dream is something that needs to come true
Yume wa kanau mono
A dream is something that needs to come true
Watashi shinjiteru
That’s what I believe
Watashi shinjiteru
That’s what I believe
Saa ichi ni tsuite Let’s go
So get on your mark, let’s go
Saa ichi ni tsuite Let’s go
So get on your mark, let’s go
Yeah!
Are you ready? I’m lady! Uta wo utaou!
Are you ready? I’m a lady! Let’s sing a song!
Are you ready? I’m lady! Uta wo utaou!
Are you ready? I’m a lady! Let’s sing a song!
Hitotsu hitotsu egao to namida wa
Every last smile and tear
Hitotsu hitotsu egao to namida wa
Every last smile and tear
Yume ni naru Entertainment
make up the entertainment that becomes a dream
Yume ni naru Entertainment
make up the entertainment that becomes a dream
Are you ready? I’m lady! Hajimeyou!
Are you ready? I’m a lady! Let’s get started!
Are you ready? I’m lady! Hajimeyou!
Are you ready? I’m a lady! Let’s get started!
Yareba dekiru
If I try, I can do it
Yareba dekiru
If I try, I can do it
Kitto zettai watashi Number one
I know it! I can’t fail, I’m number one
Kitto zettai watashi Number one
I know it! I can’t fail, I’m number one
Episode 12
Last Stop on a One-Way Road
Miki didn't come today, either, did she?
I wonder if she's sick?
I'm worried about her.
The show is soon, too.
Do you think we'll be okay?
H–Hey, Makoto!
That hurts!
S–Sorry!
Are you worried about Miki, too?
Don't worry!
This is Miki we're talking about.
She'll come back once she gets hungry enough.
I sure hope so.
I wonder if something happened?
Do you think they got in touch with Miki?
So Miki didn't come?
Right.
I did get a text, though.
What did it say?
Well, I'm not too sure, actually.
But she called me a liar.
Hoshii Miki
Re:Re: Really?
...liar (><)
Could it be...?
Did that remind you of something?
Yes. To be honest...
If I became more serious, then I could wear Ryuuguu Komachi's costume and sing and dance?
S–Sure, that sounds about right.
So that's what she meant when she called me a liar.
Um, Producer!
Did you get in contact with Miki?
No, not yet.
I wonder what happened to Miki...?
Right.
Anyone would worry when we don't hear from her.
Maybe she has a really high fever and collapsed?
O–Oh no!
Wait, wait.
If something like that happened, we'd get a call from her family, right?
Oh, you're right.
I guess so.
Then what could it be?
I get the feeling that there's nothing we can do even if we make a huge fuss.
Chihaya...
Miki might have her own things to take care of.
What we can do right now is focus on preparing for the concert.
Indeed.
It seems both Yukiho and Yayoi require more training.
R-Right!
Everyone.
Just like Chihaya and Takane said, just leave Miki to me for now.
I'd rather you prioritized rehearsal.
Got it?
Yes!
Then let's review until the instructor arrives.
Y–Yeah!
Received Messages
New Messages
Producer
Again.
It's Miki.
Miki!
Thank goodness.
Where are you right now?
The fish store.
Fish store?
Are you shopping?
That's none of your business.
Why aren't you coming to rehearsal?
Is it because you couldn't get into Ryuuguu Komachi?
Producer, you told me that if I got more serious that I could get into Ryuuguu Komachi.
N–No, you see, that was—
Sorry.
That's not what I thought you meant.
I said that without really thinking about it.
It doesn't matter any more.
See, I don't really care anymore.
What are you saying?
There's hardly any time left before the concert.
This isn't just your problem.
What about everyone who's performing with you?
Anyway, you'd better come tomorrow.
I don't want to.
Don't be so selfish!
You're going to just skip out on them?!
Bye-bye.
Wha—
H–Hey, hold on! Miki!
I can't believe her.
Don't you think it was cruel to say it that way?
Otonashi-san?
When Miki-chan found out that she couldn't get into Ryuuguu Komachi,
I think it must have really hurt her.
But using that as a reason to play hooky at a time like this...
Producer-san.
Miki-chan is still just a fifteen-year-old girl.
Even if she knows what she's doing is wrong,
don't you think there are times when still she'll act on her emotions?
I'm sorry.
I acted before thinking again.
Answering without listening to her was the root of the problem in the first place.
That's all right.
It's because you're always watching them work as pros... as idols.
Sometimes you forget.
But they are girls, after all.
Everyone!
Try them on and let me know if something doesn't fit!
Okay–!
Those are your concert outfits?
My!
You all look wonderful!
Let me see!
Mami! You're super hot!
By the way... Miki didn't come today, either?
N–No...
Even though we're all worried...
Come on. Will you be all right for your concert?
We will! I just know it!
Probably...
In the end, Miki-san's was the only outfit we couldn't check.
That's all right.
We'll manage something even if we're short on time.
Okay!
I'll try it on for her!
Haruka, you don't have the chest to do that.
Ima sugu nano!
It needs to be right now!
Wavering Future
Lyrics: Asahina Composition/Arrangement: Yoshi
Mou matenai!
I won't wait any more!
Yakusoku shita yo ne
We promised, didn't we?
Kiss wo choudai
So give me a kiss
Nee doushite?
Hey, tell me why?
Sukoshi yowaki ne
You're acting a little shy
Iiwake wa rashikunaiwa
You usually don't make excuses
Stupid Producer!!
Futarikiri touhikou shiyou
Let's run away together
Jet ki Charter
Take a charter jet
Mujintou Vacance kantan ni dekichau no
It'd be easy to take a vacation on an uninhabited island
that girl on my mind!
I want to ask
Oshiete Honey
Tell me, honey
I want to ask
that girl on my mind
I want to ask
that girl on my mind
I want to ask
that girl on my mind
I want to ask
that girl on my mind
I want to ask
that girl on my mind
I want to ask
that girl on my mind
I want to ask
that girl on my mind
Mirai wa nani iro?
What color is the future?
I want to ask
that girl on my mind
I want to ask
that girl on my mind
I want to ask
that girl on my mind
I want to ask
that girl on my mind
I want to ask
that girl on my mind
I want to ask
Hi ni hi ni mune ga kyun kyun tte iu no
Day by day my chest feels tighter and tighter
Korette naani?
What is this feeling?
A
Producer
For now, just call my cell
Let's meet up and talk
Where are you right now?
Sorry, I didn't mean that!
Hey~ Miki~
A
Producer
For now, just call my cell
Let's meet up and talk
Where are you right now?
Sorry, I didn't mean that!
Hey~ Miki~
A
Producer
For now, just call my cell
Let's meet up and talk
Where are you right now?
Sorry, I didn't mean that!
Hey~ Miki~
A
Producer
For now, just call my cell
Let's meet up and talk
Where are you right now?
Sorry, I didn't mean that!
Hey~ Miki~
A
Producer
For now, just call my cell
Let's meet up and talk
Where are you right now?
Sorry, I didn't mean that!
Hey~ Miki~
A
Producer
For now, just call my cell
Let's meet up and talk
Where are you right now?
Sorry, I didn't mean that!
Hey~ Miki~
A
Producer
For now, just call my cell
Let's meet up and talk
Where are you right now?
Sorry, I didn't mean that!
Hey~ Miki~
A
Producer
For now, just call my cell
Let's meet up and talk
Where are you right now?
Sorry, I didn't mean that!
Hey~ Miki~
A
Producer
For now, just call my cell
Let's meet up and talk
Where are you right now?
Sorry, I didn't mean that!
Hey~ Miki~
A
Producer
For now, just call my cell
Let's meet up and talk
Where are you right now?
Sorry, I didn't mean that!
Hey~ Miki~
A
Producer
For now, just call my cell
Let's meet up and talk
Where are you right now?
Sorry, I didn't mean that!
Hey~ Miki~
A
Producer
For now, just call my cell
Let's meet up and talk
Where are you right now?
Sorry, I didn't mean that!
Hey~ Miki~
A
Producer
For now, just call my cell
Let's meet up and talk
Where are you right now?
Sorry, I didn't mean that!
Hey~ Miki~
A
Producer
For now, just call my cell
Let's meet up and talk
Where are you right now?
Sorry, I didn't mean that!
Hey~ Miki~
A
Producer
For now, just call my cell
Let's meet up and talk
Where are you right now?
Sorry, I didn't mean that!
Hey~ Miki~
A
Producer
For now, just call my cell
Let's meet up and talk
Where are you right now?
Sorry, I didn't mean that!
Hey~ Miki~
A
Producer
For now, just call my cell
Let's meet up and talk
Where are you right now?
Sorry, I didn't mean that!
Hey~ Miki~
A
Producer
For now, just call my cell
Let's meet up and talk
Where are you right now?
Sorry, I didn't mean that!
Hey~ Miki~
A
Producer
For now, just call my cell
Let's meet up and talk
Where are you right now?
Sorry, I didn't mean that!
Hey~ Miki~
A
Producer
For now, just call my cell
Let's meet up and talk
Where are you right now?
Sorry, I didn't mean that!
Hey~ Miki~
A
Producer
For now, just call my cell
Let's meet up and talk
Where are you right now?
Sorry, I didn't mean that!
Hey~ Miki~
A
Producer
For now, just call my cell
Let's meet up and talk
Where are you right now?
Sorry, I didn't mean that!
Hey~ Miki~
A
Producer
For now, just call my cell
Let's meet up and talk
Where are you right now?
Sorry, I didn't mean that!
Hey~ Miki~
A
Producer
For now, just call my cell
Let's meet up and talk
Where are you right now?
Sorry, I didn't mean that!
Hey~ Miki~
A
Producer
For now, just call my cell
Let's meet up and talk
Where are you right now?
Sorry, I didn't mean that!
Hey~ Miki~
A
Producer
For now, just call my cell
Let's meet up and talk
Where are you right now?
Sorry, I didn't mean that!
Hey~ Miki~
A
Producer
For now, just call my cell
Let's meet up and talk
Where are you right now?
Sorry, I didn't mean that!
Hey~ Miki~
A
Producer
For now, just call my cell
Let's meet up and talk
Where are you right now?
Sorry, I didn't mean that!
Hey~ Miki~
A
Producer
For now, just call my cell
Let's meet up and talk
Where are you right now?
Sorry, I didn't mean that!
Hey~ Miki~
A
Producer
For now, just call my cell
Let's meet up and talk
Where are you right now?
Sorry, I didn't mean that!
Hey~ Miki~
A
Producer
For now, just call my cell
Let's meet up and talk
Where are you right now?
Sorry, I didn't mean that!
Hey~ Miki~
A
Producer
For now, just call my cell
Let's meet up and talk
Where are you right now?
Sorry, I didn't mean that!
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A
Producer
For now, just call my cell
Let's meet up and talk
Where are you right now?
Sorry, I didn't mean that!
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A
Producer
For now, just call my cell
Let's meet up and talk
Where are you right now?
Sorry, I didn't mean that!
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A
Producer
For now, just call my cell
Let's meet up and talk
Where are you right now?
Sorry, I didn't mean that!
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A
Producer
For now, just call my cell
Let's meet up and talk
Where are you right now?
Sorry, I didn't mean that!
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A
Producer
For now, just call my cell
Let's meet up and talk
Where are you right now?
Sorry, I didn't mean that!
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A
Producer
For now, just call my cell
Let's meet up and talk
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Sorry, I didn't mean that!
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A
Producer
For now, just call my cell
Let's meet up and talk
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Sorry, I didn't mean that!
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A
Producer
For now, just call my cell
Let's meet up and talk
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Sorry, I didn't mean that!
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A
Producer
For now, just call my cell
Let's meet up and talk
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Sorry, I didn't mean that!
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A
Producer
For now, just call my cell
Let's meet up and talk
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Sorry, I didn't mean that!
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A
Producer
For now, just call my cell
Let's meet up and talk
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Sorry, I didn't mean that!
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A
Producer
For now, just call my cell
Let's meet up and talk
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Sorry, I didn't mean that!
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A
Producer
For now, just call my cell
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Sorry, I didn't mean that!
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A
Producer
For now, just call my cell
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Sorry, I didn't mean that!
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A
Producer
For now, just call my cell
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Sorry, I didn't mean that!
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A
Producer
For now, just call my cell
Let's meet up and talk
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Sorry, I didn't mean that!
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A
Producer
For now, just call my cell
Let's meet up and talk
Where are you right now?
Sorry, I didn't mean that!
Hey~ Miki~
Daisuki Honey
Love you, honey
A
Producer
For now, just call my cell
Let's meet up and talk
Where are you right now?
Sorry, I didn't mean that!
Hey~ Miki~
A
Producer
For now, just call my cell
Let's meet up and talk
Where are you right now?
Sorry, I didn't mean that!
Hey~ Miki~
A
Producer
For now, just call my cell
Let's meet up and talk
Where are you right now?
Sorry, I didn't mean that!
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A
Producer
For now, just call my cell
Let's meet up and talk
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Sorry, I didn't mean that!
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A
Producer
For now, just call my cell
Let's meet up and talk
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Sorry, I didn't mean that!
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A
Producer
For now, just call my cell
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Sorry, I didn't mean that!
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A
Producer
For now, just call my cell
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Sorry, I didn't mean that!
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A
Producer
For now, just call my cell
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Sorry, I didn't mean that!
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A
Producer
For now, just call my cell
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Sorry, I didn't mean that!
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A
Producer
For now, just call my cell
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Sorry, I didn't mean that!
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A
Producer
For now, just call my cell
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Sorry, I didn't mean that!
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A
Producer
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Sorry, I didn't mean that!
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A
Producer
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Sorry, I didn't mean that!
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A
Producer
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Sorry, I didn't mean that!
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A
Producer
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Sorry, I didn't mean that!
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A
Producer
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Sorry, I didn't mean that!
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A
Producer
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Sorry, I didn't mean that!
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A
Producer
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Sorry, I didn't mean that!
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A
Producer
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Sorry, I didn't mean that!
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A
Producer
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Sorry, I didn't mean that!
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A
Producer
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Sorry, I didn't mean that!
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A
Producer
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Sorry, I didn't mean that!
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A
Producer
For now, just call my cell
Let's meet up and talk
Where are you right now?
Sorry, I didn't mean that!
Hey~ Miki~
A
Producer
Everyone's worried about you
For now, just call my cell
Let's meet up and talk
Where are you right now?
Sorry, I didn't mean that!
A
Producer
Everyone's worried about you
For now, just call my cell
Let's meet up and talk
Where are you right now?
Sorry, I didn't mean that!
A
Producer
Everyone's worried about you
For now, just call my cell
Let's meet up and talk
Where are you right now?
Sorry, I didn't mean that!
A
Producer
Everyone's worried about you
For now, just call my cell
Let's meet up and talk
Where are you right now?
Sorry, I didn't mean that!
A
Producer
Everyone's worried about you
For now, just call my cell
Let's meet up and talk
Where are you right now?
Sorry, I didn't mean that!
A
Producer
Everyone's worried about you
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Let's meet up and talk
Where are you right now?
Sorry, I didn't mean that!
A
Producer
Everyone's worried about you
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Let's meet up and talk
Where are you right now?
Sorry, I didn't mean that!
A
Producer
Everyone's worried about you
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Let's meet up and talk
Where are you right now?
Sorry, I didn't mean that!
A
Producer
Everyone's worried about you
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Let's meet up and talk
Where are you right now?
Sorry, I didn't mean that!
A
Producer
Everyone's worried about you
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Let's meet up and talk
Where are you right now?
Sorry, I didn't mean that!
A
Producer
Everyone's worried about you
For now, just call my cell
Let's meet up and talk
Where are you right now?
Sorry, I didn't mean that!
A
Producer
Everyone's worried about you
For now, just call my cell
Let's meet up and talk
Where are you right now?
Sorry, I didn't mean that!
Producer
Your stage outfits arrived!
A
Your stage outfits arrived! They're at the office, so come take a look.
Orange mitai
Like an orange
Our costumes?!
Kimagure nano
I'm fickle
Zutto mitete
Keep your eyes on me forever
So this is the stage where everyone will stand together.
Zettai yo
That's a promise!
Yeah.
Miki still hasn't contacted you?
No.
I asked her parents where she could be, but...
I see.
Honestly. Just where could she be...?
However,
I absolutely want to have Miki stand on this stage.
Don't you want to go look for Miki?
I can take care of everything else today with Kotori-san.
I see.
Thanks.
Please take care of everything.
If you find Miki,
bring her back even if you have to put a collar on her!
Damn it.
I should have talked more with her.
Miki!
Man, you're cute!
Are you a model or an idol or something?
Yup.
I'm an idol.
Then do you have signature song?
Sure do.
Could you sing it for us?
Today, I'm gonna tell you all–
A love story that I've been–
No way!
She's a real idol!
Saving just for you–
I take that back.
I'm not an idol. I'm a former–
Miki!
Producer...!
Um...
See you!
Wait! Miki!
You just don't give up, Producer!
Of course not!
How could I just–
Sorry!
Anyway, at least listen to me!
I don't want to hear it!
I'm quitting!
What?
You're quitting?!
I don't want to sing, and I don't want to dance!
But despite that,
just a second ago you were singing like you really enjoyed it!
That wasn't...
That wasn't
any fun at all!
For now...
Miki,
I'm sorry for saying something I didn't mean!
Producer...?
You're not going to get angry at me?
I'm at fault, too.
That's right!
Hey, Miki.
Let's go back and get you practicing with everyone.
Don't wanna. Not going back.
I don't have any motivation.
Producer.
Thank you for taking care of me until now.
Wait, wait!
ENTRANCE
Hey, what if...
What if Miki never showed up? What would we do?
That'd never happen!
That's why I said, "what if!"
Well, if that happened...
Someone would take Miki-san's place, or something...
Not you too, Yayoi...
I–I'm sorry...
I felt so worried, I just...
Hey, let's talk about something else.
"What-if's" will just make everyone worry more.
However, in preparation for the unlikely,
it may be necessary to consider alternatives.
Th–That's not–
Chihaya-chan...?
I think that we should do the things we can do right now.
As long as we don't know what's happening with Miki,
it's probably best that we don't act on that front.
I want
to prepare as best we can for the concert until Miki gets back.
Until... Miki gets back.
You're right.
Everyone, let's believe in Miki.
Of course!
Everything will definitely be okay!
Producer-san is doing something about it, after all.
That part feels a little unreliable, though.
But we can only do the things we can do, right?
Yeah.
That's right.
Hey Miki.
Are you thirsty?
Not really.
Even if you follow me around, I'm never going back.
I see.
So this is how you always walk around.
That's right.
However I want, wherever the wind takes me.
That way I find all sorts of fun things.
Like your antenna goes "beep beep beep!"?
Right, right, "beep beep beep"–
I mean, Producer?
Would you mind not speaking to me?
A
Accessory
This one, right?
Correct!
Producer, how could you tell I thought it was nice?
I thought it would look good with the color of your hair.
Producer, you're sharper than I thought.
Then how about...
This!
What do you think?
It's a little too childish for you.
I think so, too!
Then how about this?
Tah-dah!
That looks good!
Right, right?
The way I see it, if I wear this together with that barrette,
and then, and then!
I'd get the sabrina pants we used in that photo shoot a while ago—
Actually, I don't think I'll bother.
Ah, it's Professor.
Professor?
Yeah. Professor Duck.
I've looked up to him ever since I was in elementary school.
A duck?
That's right.
He can float even when he's asleep, right?
I always thought it would be nice to take life easy like that.
Just what I'd expect from you, Miki.
Hey, Producer.
You called my house, didn't you?
Yeah.
See, my papa and mama tell me to do what I want to do.
Before, I always thought that was how it should be.
Just do the things I want to do.
But you know, recently I've started to think that might not be right.
Not right?
Even if hard or painful things happen,
I want to do things that excite me, or make my heart pound.
That's how I started to feel.
What's something that's excited you, or made your heart pound recently?
Ryuuguu Komachi!
See, if I got into Ryuuguu Komachi, I could wear cute outfits and things,
and stand on a cool stage, and sing and dance...
I knew that I could definitely shine even brighter than I do now!
But Ritsuko...san said that I can't be in Ryuuguu Komachi.
That's why I'm going to quit.
So that's it.
Miki, you wanted–
Hey, Producer.
What should I do?
How can I have even more fun?
That much is obvious.
You should be an idol.
Stand together with everyone on stage.
Don't wanna.
Why not?
Because I can't be in Ryuuguu Komachi.
If I'm not in Ryuuguu Komachi, nobody will want to hire me for concerts and stuff.
It's true. Up until now, maybe it's been like that.
But all that will change with this next concert.
At this next concert, you'll stand on stage with everyone else,
and you'll sing in front of a huge crowd of fans.
Then I'm sure both you and everyone else can sparkle as much as Ryuuguu Komachi.
No, I bet you'll sparkle even more than them.
Nobody will watch anything besides Ryuuguu Komachi.
If you sparkle just as bright, everyone will watch.
What about the cute outfit?
We've got some just as cute as Ryuuguu's.
If I forget my lyrics, will you help me?
That's something you'll need to work on yourself, right?
Miki, you see,
I probably don't really understand all of you girls yet.
But this is something I can say with certainty.
Both you and everyone else
are going to continue to become more and more popular idols,
and you're going to keep on sparkling.
This is coming from the guy standing closest to you all, so it can't be wrong.
Producer, you're unusually confident today.
Even though you're usually messing everything up.
Well, sorry about that.
Hey, Miki.
Does it have to be Ryuuguu Komachi?
What if it were me and the others...?
No.
See, when I took lessons together with everyone else,
it was fun.
My heart pounded, and I got so excited.
You know, you'll have to promise me one thing.
What's that?
You have to make me like Ryuuguu Komachi.
You got it.
Also, no more lying.
I won't.
And then, and then!
You have to excite me more, and make my heart pound!
Make me a real idol!
Okay!
Wait. That's not one thing.
If you'd do that, I guess I could
give it just one more try.
Really?!
If you promise me, I'll keep trying until the next concert.
Just like you said, I'll give it a try.
I don't know about after that, though.
Got it.
I promise.
Then pinky swear.
I'm sorry!
Miki...
I kind of lost interest.
But I... I—
W–Wait, Miki!
We're not really... We're not angry!
So you don't—
We don't want you to apologize.
Ch–Chihaya-chan?!
Chihaya-san...
Chihaya, this is something—
More importantly,
I want to make up for lost ground.
As a pro,
I want to make this concert a success!
Yeah!
I'll do my best!
We'll definitely make this a success!
That's right!
But for now, think about the concert! The concert!
I'm so glad Miki-san came back!
We were worried about you!
Ah, Miki-Miki!
What were you doing?!
Ritsuko.
Looks like you've got them all together.
Hey, Chihaya-chan.
Were you a little angry just now, maybe?
"Not at all,"
would be lying.
But just like you, I want to this next concert to be a success.
Yeah!
Let's make it work no matter what!
Because I'm waiting...
Watashi matteiru kara...
How's it look?
Just like we thought, Miki-san!
It looks good on you!
This'll be a plus for our visuals!
Hey! Am I sparkling?
Yep, yep!
You're totally sparkling!
Saikin no otoko no ko yoku wakannai
I don't get boys these days
Datte zenzen hanashi kakete konain damon!
I mean, they don't come talk to me at all!
Renai ni kyoumi nashi tte kanji nano
It's like they have no interest in love
Danjyo byoudou heiwa jyoutou atarimae
Equality of sexes, peace is number one. It's obvious, right?
Demo iza tte toki ni wa bacchiri
But when it comes down to it
Otoko rashii toko misete hoshii
I want them to show their masculine sides
Amai mono suki demo kamawanai kara
I don't care if you like sweet things
Watashi wo gyuu tto dakishimete!
I want you to hold me tight!
Heya de gorogoro mo ii kedo tsumannai
I guess lying around in your room is fine, but it's boring
"Dokoka tsuretette!"
"Take me out somewhere!"
"Kedo... Doko mo Couple bakka de taihen..."
"But... there are couples everywhere. I'm not sure what to do."
Sore jya aijyou busoku nano!
That just means you don't love me enough!
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Next week, on iDOLM@STER!
Everyone! It's Miki!
It kinda feels like I can't just sit around sleeping anymore.
And so, since I have a big part to play next week...
Look forward to it!
And so, the Girls Rise to the Shining Stage