Just a short while ago, we were ordinary girls longing to become princesses.
A dazzling castle. A gorgeous dress. A kind prince.
We always thought that was a faraway dream.
But then one day, we had a fateful encounter...
...and a magic spell was cast on us.
It was such beautiful magic.
I'll shine bright, shine bright with all of my might and become a star
I'll open the door of fate and look up at the future
I glanced in the mirror, (In the mirror)
And gave myself a cheer for good luck
After all, I was clumsy at rehearsal
My heart was beating loudly, like a fanfare in my head
I'm not used to these stiletto heels, ten centimeters off the ground
Someone, please change them with magic
Into glass slippers
I'll shine bright, shine bright with all of my might and become a superstar
It's only one small step, but because you're here,
I can shine bright, shine bright with all of my might and become a star
I'll open the door of fate and look up at the future
Good work.
We're back, Producer!
EPISODE 14
- Almost time. - That time already?
There she is.
- You look tired. I'll take your bags. - Thank you.
- Where are the documents? - Right here.
- Hi, bet you didn't recognize it here. - It's been a long time.
I'm surprised. Coming to the office straight from the airport...
I don't like to waste time.
Can I tell the president that you're back?
I already informed my father by email.
It's here! The new album sample!
The box sealing resonating souls.
I'm gonna listen to it with my sister!
- I'm gonna buy a lot again! - How many?
Let's see...
For my mom, my dad, my grandma, me...
For my relatives and friends...
I'm sure my mom will buy a lot herself.
And if I see too many at the shop, it'll bother me, so I'll buy them too...
Maybe I will too.
This is great.
I can't wait to hear everyone's solos.
I'm nervous about if it turned out okay.
It's already been a month since the idol fest, huh?
The time has flown.
And our work's increased little by little.
It's just incredible.
This way.
Good morning...
Good morning.
- Who's she? - I don't know.
New Generations.
Uzuki Shimamura-san, Mio Honda-san, Rin Shibuya-san. Correct?
Y-Yes!
Work hard.
Yes, ma'am!
I'll make the introductions. Everyone, this is Executive Director Mishiro.
She's back after working for our New York affiliate.
Starting next week, she'll take over as our idol division's general executive.
I look forward to working with you!
Director, he's in charge of this project...
I read your file.
Excellent employees are always welcome. I expect great things.
I look forward to working with you.
The clients don't meet the idols first. They meet you.
Be mindful of your personal appearance.
Yes, ma'am.
I want to see the lesson and dressing rooms.
Yes, ma'am. I'll take you.
She's cool!
Yeah. She seems like a really capable woman.
Great!
Cool!
All right, one more!
Okay!
Good work.
No troubles.
What's wrong?
I-I saw someone there...
H-Huh?
This is Aiko Takamori's Flouncy Time. My guests today are Love Laika.
Hello.
- I'm Minami Nitta from Love Laika. - I am Anastasia. How is everyone today?
Okay, welcome.
I hope a lot of people listen to this song and enjoy it.
I want to beca... become an idol who makes an impression.
Um, I...
B-Behind you... Someone's standing there!
Excuse me, was someone standing here a moment ago?
- P-kun, what are you doing? - Nothing...
I know! Hide-and-seek!
Is someone behind you?
Is someone after you over a debt?
Actually...
- Someone's been watching? - A strange woman's shadow behind you?
Is it a ghost? A ghost?
I wanna see a ghost too!
I haven't seen the person clearly...
Maybe this company is cursed.
A girl who failed to become an idol years ago has come back to the company.
- I'm scared! - P-Please stop it!
I wonder how you can see a ghost.
I saw it on TV with my sister!
If you take a photo, it'll show up!
Okay, smile!
All right, cheese!
Let's see...
Yikes. It's for real!
W-What should we do?
"What should we do?"
What's wrong?
W-What's up, nya?
I see. The best thing to do for a ghost is call in the experts!
So we have the idol with the most psychic power,
and a shrine maiden whose family runs a shrine.
What a combo!
- So let's get started. - Please!
R-Right!
Lend me strength. Let evil be gone. Let our souls be cleansed.
What's she doing?
A purification rite, nya.
O-On whom?
P-chan of course!
H-He isn't possessed.
I don't see... any woman.
Really?
Yeah. Although there's a laughing samurai over there.
If it's not a ghost...
...it's a living, breathing human, right?
Maybe a stalker?
Got it. If it's a stalker, I'll ask experts.
Here are an ex-police officer and a part-time private detective.
We certainly have a wide variety of talents.
I've heard the facts. Everyone, stay calm.
Don't move.
At 3:28 p.m., the suspect was taken in custody!
- You have the right to remain silent. - For no reason?
Y-You're off-base. He isn't suspicious.
Everyone, please calm down.
Not a suspicious character in sight!
All clear over here too!
All clear...
Today you've got a meet-and-greet, followed by a planning meeting.
My apologies, but I have to head somewhere else after the meet-and-greet.
- All right. - Where are you going, Producer?
To a Dekoration poster shoot...
Okay!
Kirarin? The producer is going over by you, so watch out for him.
At the moment, I don't see a stalker.
Yeah. Call if you see anyone suspicious.
Hey.
You know the media's noticed us playing detective?
- Yes. - Is it okay to let it go on?
It seems everyone is having a good time, so...
Shibuya-san...
Are you having a good time?
- The detective thing is kind of... - No.
Not that. I meant being an idol.
I guess I'm on my way to enjoying it.
Rin Shibuya...
...chan... right?
Karen Hojo.
We went to middle school together, though we were in different classes.
- Sorry. I don't remember you. - That's okay. Don't sweat it.
I was absent a lot of the time.
This is Nao Kamiya.
We're also idols with 346 Pro.
We work out of the same office as Mika Jougasaki. We debuted recently.
Really.
Hey, I saw the Idol Summer Fest.
The crowd loved it. We really enjoyed it. Right, Nao?
I-I guess so...
Nao's shy, so she doesn't express herself,
but I saw how her eyes lit up during the concert.
Whose eyes lit up?
W-Well, I did have a good time...
Thank you.
It made me want to perform in that kind of concert someday. It's a goal for now.
We are New Generations!
Please keep supporting us!
That concert?
Her goal, huh? That's our Shiburin! You rock!
Not just me. She meant all of us.
So we're senpais too... That goes to show how we're moving forward!
Yep! It's great! I'll work even harder!
Shimamu! That's your go-to phrase!
Sorry... But I will work hard!
Yeah... Yeah...
Nothing unusual for now.
There are no evil claw marks outside my barrier.
Yeah, I think we're all clear here too.
Yeah. He's been working out of a cafe.
Is there really a stalker?
Right. I'll keep watch until shift change, nya.
What are you doing, nya?
I learned a new chord, so I'm practicing.
It's pretty difficult...
Nice. Is it yours?
Y-Yeah...
Let me borrow it a sec.
I always play leftie, but...
Thank you.
You've got a cool partner.
E-Excuse me!
I-I'm Riina Tada! I'm aiming to become a rock idol.
A rock idol, huh? Then we're in the same boat.
I'm Natsuki Kimura. If you ever want to talk rock, hit me up.
- There's someone like her? - You didn't know?
Rock idol Natsuki Kimura-chan is famous, nya!
I'm surprised you've never heard of her, nya.
Huh? Mayu Sakuma-chan...
Looks like something's wrong...
Don't tell me P-chan's stalker is...
That is suspicious!
Then Mayu-chan is the stalker?
She was probably just passing through.
Come to think of it, I did see Mayu-chan yesterday when I went to the office.
It is her!
But why would she follow the producer around?
I've got it! Mayu-chan is in love with P-kun!
She can't hold back her love! Yeah, it's possible.
R-Really?
We'll have to ask Mayu-chan directly, nya!
Mayu-chan isn't here...
I think she's somewhere in the building...
- What are you up to? - Sis!
- Mika-nee, have you seen Mayu-chan? - Mayu? Nope. Why?
Mayu-chan is in love with P-kun!
We're not 100% sure. So we were going to ask her.
I see...
Hey, Sis! Why don't you give Mayu-chan love advice?
Wait, that kind of thing is... How to put it? It's case by case...
- Let's search this floor again, nya. - Yeah.
I'll look over there.
I'm gonna go look too, Sis!
Okay, go ahead.
Um...
Do you know Karen Hojo and Nao Kamiya?
Karen and Nao? They're kouhais from my office. You know them?
They talked to me the other day. They went to the Idol Summer Fest.
I see. They can sing, dance, and have good sense. They're talented.
They may be your rivals one day.
Miku-nyan, find her?
- Doesn't look like she's here, nya. - Maybe we should search another floor.
What's going on?
- M-Mayu-chan... - Yes?
U-Um, it's nothing...
Shimamu, we have to ask her!
- After all, how should I ask... - But this is perfect timing...
I have a favor to ask...
- Hey, I wonder what it says. - It's her love confession!
So she put her feelings in the letter or wants to meet and tell him directly.
I bet she's meeting him, nyan!
Let's go!
We're going?
- I don't know if it's a good idea... - We're this far. See it through, nya!
- I'm not sure... - My heart's beating so fast.
Hey, I wonder what P-kun will do.
Please, do me that favor.
Okay?
Are you okay?
Yeah. I was cutting this cake and dropped the knife.
The birthday of her producer?
Yes. It seems she wanted to ask me, since we started at the same time.
She was waiting for the right chance for the past few days.
Sheesh...
She's interested in a different producer...
Jeez. I figured it was something like that, nya.
Too bad, P-kun. We thought someone had a crush on you...
Y-Yeah. But don't let it get you down...
Still, it was fun playing detective.
Yeah. It was kind of thrilling.
It was exciting.
Producer, let us know if anything else comes up!
Right...
Well, this kind of thing is good for you once in a while.
Is it?
That's what you say, but you went with it too!
- Right, Shimamu? - Well, that was...
But it was a little fun for me too.
Want to walk there together?
Sure.
I apologize for taking up your time when you're so busy.
In brief, I'll give you the direction we'll be going in while I'm in charge.
All projects from the current idol division are disbanded.
We'll start anew.
EPISODE 15