BRAND NEW EVO! REVO! GENERATION!
EPISODE 6
Well, could each of you give a comment about your CD debut?
S-Sure! I'm Uzuki Shimamura!
Um... anyway, I'll do my best!
I'm Rin Shibuya.
It still hasn't sunk in yet, but I'll do my best.
I'm the leader, Mio Honda!
I want everyone to listen to our CD!
I wanna do lots of concerts, and have fan events, and go on TV music shows...
And variety shows would be fun, too!
And dramas! And, and...
I was so nervous...
What are you supposed to say in an interview like that?
I wanted to say a lot more...
Actually, I think you said plenty...
You spoke for all of us!
But that's why you're the leader.
Really?! Since I'm the leader, I thought I'd better do my best to talk.
But wasn't it kind of blah?
I pictured a press conference with all these reporters and flashing cameras.
Yeah, I know what you mean...
But maybe this is how it always is for the first time.
Maybe.
I wonder what Minamin and Anya are saying for theirs?
Yes. Even though there's pressure, I'm trying to enjoy the experience.
I want to live up to everyone's expectations for the mini-concert.
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That's cool...
They're both cool.
So that's an adult's charm...
Lucky ducks! Getting interviewed looks like fun!
Later on, I'll nonchalantly grab the chance to promote myself-nya!
Um, let's go on to the next question...
Jeez, you guys are so noisy that I can't hear the interview!
Even though you were talking to an adult reporter, you two came off great!
Really, I was so nervous that my legs were shaking.
Right?
Da. I had butterflies in my stomach...
I couldn't tell.
That is because we rehearsed a little.
Rehearsed?
Like, "If we get asked this, let's answer like this."
We wanted to express our feelings clearly.
Huh. So that's how you did it.
Maybe we should've done that, too.
All right! Too late for that, but let's do our best with the mini-concert!
Yeah!
There you are.
Mika-nee!
Hi.
I heard your CD debut is in the works.
That's great.
Yes! Thank you!
And you're even doing a release event.
I'm happy for you, too, Minami and Anya-chan.
Thank you.
Spasiba.
You're gonna sing at the event too, right?
Are you taking lots of lessons?
Got that covered!
Huh. I figured you'd be nervous, but you're surprisingly relaxed.
T-That's not...
You don't need to be nervous Shimamu.
After all, we had the awesome experience of being Mika-nee's back dancers!
I think we're doing a good job with the lessons, anyway...
Yeah!
Well, I think you girls can pull it off.
I know how strong you are when it comes down to the real performance.
1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8!
That's right, Honda! Just like that!
Shibuya, make it bigger.
More dynamically!
Shimamura, this is the part you always get stuck on!
Be careful!
Right!
She got angry at me a lot again.
Guess I'll just have to work even harder practicing.
Yeah, let's do our best!
Good work. After you wipe your sweat off please go to the dressing room.
Nice!
Rin-chan, you look cute!
Hi!
This is easier to move in than it looks.
Yes. But I'm no good at dancing in heels so I'd better get used to it.
Yeah, me too.
We're gonna wear these outfits...
...and go on stage again.
Just like that last time!
Yeah.
And this time, it'll be the three of us...
Beautiful!
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What do you think, Producer?
It suits you very well.
So beautiful!
Very nice!
It's a little embarrassing...
Am I okay?
It looks great on you.
Spasiba!
The costumes are ready for the mini-concert!
You all look adorable!
I'll bring treats when I go to see it.
I'll see it, too.
The only thing I can do is cheer you on...
...but do your best!
Count on it!
As the first batter of the project, we'll hit a home run!
I-I'll do my best!
Yeah.
Yes. Everything for that day is being set up according to the timetable.
Thank you.
Well?
Are preparations proceeding smoothly?
Yes.
Still, you managed to secure a great venue.
It's an excellent stage for newcomers' debut concert.
I agree.
I hope this project becomes a positive turning point for you, too.
Yes.
It's at 6:00!
If you don't come, you'll regret it later!
I know!
Tell Mako and Fumin about it, too!
Roger! Talk to you later!
Okay!
I think that's everyone...
Hello?
Yoo-hoo! I was just wondering what you were up to.
I was just looking over the lyrics.
Yeah. There's one part that bothers me...
Where we sing in unison, huh?
Wait. In that case...
For that, the three of us should get our feelings on the same page right?
That's right. Let's talk about it again tomorrow.
Right. Then I'll see you tomorrow.
Like this?
That's right, while smiling!
Shimamura, there!
Stop making me tell you!
Right! Sorry!
Let's decide on a slogan for right before we go on.
Like "Prosciutto e Melone" or something...
That's a mouthful.
Really?
Hey, what do you think, Shimamu?
1-2-3-4...
Shimamu?
Sorry!
Is it time already?
No...
Um, they announced it on the radio, right?
This is Aiko Takamori's Flouncy Time.
My guests today are just about to make their CD debut.
The group is New Generations!
1-2...
Hello, we are New Generations!
Okay! One more time...
Shimamu!
Mio-chan... Rin-chan...
You're practicing alone...
Why? We should do it together.
I always get called out for the same part,
so I thought I'd focus on that to get it right...
So let's practice together.
It's faster if we do it together.
Yeah.
Okay!
So it's the turn?
That's right.
Maybe you're so self-conscious about it that you put too much energy into it?
This is Aiko Takamori's Flouncy Time.
My guests today are just about to make their CD debut.
The group is New Generations!
1-2...
Hello, we are New Generations!
You're going to have a mini-concert as a release event for your debut song,
but how do you feel about singing for the fans for the first time?
Um... The leader, Mio-chan.
Yes!
I can't wait!
I want to energize everyone who's there, like boom-boom-boom-boom!
"Boom-boom-boom-boom". That should be something.
How about you, Rin-chan?
Right. I'm looking forward to it...
Come on, Shiburin!
Let's hear a little more enthusiasm!
Like, "I'll do my best! Yeah!" or something.
Then... I'll do my best. Yeah...
That was a cute "Yeah", Rin-chan.
What about you, Uzuki-chan?
Right! I'll do my best!
Shimamu, that's all you ever say!
Huh? Sorry!
Um... I know!
I'll do my best to smile!
I said it again!
Yep! That's your natural airhead talking!
Natural airhead?
Good.
Yay!
Hey, Mio!
We did it!
Great!
That was perfect!
You're really good.
Nice dancing.
A brilliant performance.
You've got this!
All right! We'll definitely make tomorrow's mini-concert a success!
Yeah!
Good work.
It must be hard, working late every night.
No.
We're almost there.
They're all working hard, but we can't take our eyes off them just yet, right?
Because there are still a lot of stairs before they reach the palace.
That's true.
After Love Laika is totally off, then New Generations will come on.
Right!
But I'm still nervous.
I have the butterflies again...
So it'll go like that.
Thank you.
Is something wrong?
So this is what it's like...
If people form a crowd, it looks like it'll be a nuisance to the shops.
I invited a lot of friends, but is that okay?
It should be.
Really?
Well, if you say so...
But it still feels like we're gonna be in the way...
The performance starts soon, so hurry up and get over here!
Okay. See you then.
How many people did you invite, Mio-chan?
All of my friends from school.
Wow...
But I should've told them to come earlier.
It looks like people in the back will have a hard time seeing the stage.
There's the upper floor too, so it should be fine.
- It'll be a waste if they come here and can't see.
- Almost time... - It'll be a waste if they come here and can't see.
True...
Yes?
We came.
Hey there!
Everyone!
Um, I brought treats.
Here you are. Macarons!
From my favorite shop.
T-Thank you!
But if we eat all these, we won't fit into our outfits!
They're delicious, so it'll be okay.
Oh, that's right. Miku-chan, Rika-chan and Miria-chan couldn't make it
because of work, so they sent a movie mail.
I'm cheering you on as a rival-nya!
Do your best and don't screw up-nya!
Do your best-nya!
That's encouraging!
Ta-daa! I brought a message from Anzu-chan, too.
Good luck...
Bring me back some candy as a souvenir...
It seems everything is in place for the party of madness.
Y-Yeah.
I would've gone with a more rockin' outfit, but that's still pretty sweet.
Thank you.
Everyone's here, huh?
Yoo-hoo!
Mika-nee!
I'll be watching from the wings, so kill it!
Okay!
I'll do my best!
Yeah.
Right.
The show is about to begin.
Please be on standby.
Today...
This is your first step.
Please do your best.
That's all?
Yes.
I will do my best!
Yes!
Let's go.
Right!
Hello, everyone!
Welcome to the first debut of 346 Production's Cinderella Project!
Minami...
Let us shake hands.
Okay.
It'll be okay, won't it?
We practiced a lot...
I'm sure it'll go well, right?
Shimamu.
It'll be fine.
We all know that fun is waiting for us.
The audience will have a great time and I'm positive it'll go well.
Right, Shiburin?
Yeah. That's right.
So have confidence!
Mio-chan... Rin-chan...
Right!
And now, the moment you've been waiting for!
I give you Love Laika!
Enjoy!
Nice to meet you.
We're Love Laika!
Please listen to our debut song.
Memories!
Thank you!
Spasiba!
Thank you!
Thank you...
Mio-chan?
We hope you continue to support New Generations!
Please!
Mio!
You're cute!
Mio!
Mio-chan!
Mio!
I am so happy.
Yeah, me too.
Mio!
Good work.
Mio-chan!
Now the rest of the members have to step up.
Wait!
Good work! That was great!
Uh...
Huh?
Excuse me.
Honda-san. What's wrong?
Why...?
There was hardly anybody there!
Why?!
There were plenty of people.
Plenty?! It was nothing like that last concert!
Last concert?
I told my friends we were gonna have a great concert.
I told them they wouldn't be able to get a good spot unless they came early.
Now I look like a fool!
Mio-chan...
I thought everyone would be into it like at that last concert...
You mean when you were on stage at my concert?
I invited a lot of friends, but is that okay?
In other words, compared to that concert the audience wasn't into it enough?
No. Today's results were only natural.
Natural? That's cruel!
Why?! Because I'm... Because I'm the leader?
No...
Forget it!
I'm gonna give up on being an idol!
Mio-chan!
EPISODE 7