Where is your glow?
You're still Cinderella when she's scrubbing floors.
Anyone who can't shine won't climb the steps to the castle.
Yeah, the hall looked pretty spiffy.
When did you see it?
After the play...
U-Um, good morning.
Uh, I appreciate, um...
Shimamu!
U-Um...
Shimamu! You came!
Y-Yes...
What is it?
You both look so gloomy.
Producer, Shimamu is here!
ANZU FUTABA
Good morning.
G-Good morning...
How do you feel?
R-Right! Better than before...
And your anxiety...
Um... Better than before...
The Christmas concert is tomorrow.
Can you perform?
Um, I... Uh...
Stop it!
The three of us...
I want the three of us to perform together.
Shiburin.
Shimamu, I'm happy you came today.
Thank you.
Preparations for tomorrow are proceeding.
Shimamura-san.
Have you still been taking lessons?
Sorry.
For my embarrassing outburst...
But it was heartbreaking when I thought she wasn't coming back...
Shiburin. The three of us are performing at the concert, right?
Let's have faith in Shimamu and wait!
We can't let ourselves be pessimistic.
Mio... Wow.
It's just that I decided to stay upbeat.
Thank you.
E-Excuse me...
Uzuki-chan!
G-Good morning!
- We were so worried about you! - Are you okay now?
Um...
Uzuki-chan.
No matter what the reason,
I consider abandoning your work a failure as a professional.
I agree. I am so sorry.
Miku...
I was really worried about you.
- They look good on you! - Uzu-nyan!
Now, Uzu-nyan, let's go see everyone with a smile on your face.
A smile...
Uzuki-chan...
Uzuki-chan, let's do a lesson together before everyone else gets here.
Why do I have to take a lesson too?
What are you saying, nya? This is important!
Even though you hated just taking lessons before...
T-That was a long time ago, nya!
We were competing with Uzuki-chan then, right? That was a long time ago, nya!
A lot's happened since then.
T-That was a long time ago, nya!
I see. It's been six months already, huh?
I never imagined any of this happening.
Six months ago...
I came to the company for the first time all by myself.
Huh...
I was scared, but when I got here, I was thrilled!
After all, it looked like a real palace!
I had a different impression.
I thought it would all be fun and games if I became an idol.
But I hardly ever saw my sister, and all we did was take lessons.
We were waiting for Uzuki-chan then.
Yeah! I was excited about making new friends!
I thought of everyone as my rival, nya.
I was so anxious about being overshadowed.
But all I did was spin my wheels.
We've been through a lot, but I'm glad Miku and I teamed up.
We've clashed along the way...
But then I realized this is the kind of rock idol I'm aiming to be.
Well, there are times when I want her to give in to me.
- The same goes for me, nya! - What's that?
You got here after an audition, right, Uzuki-chan?
Right. I filled a vacancy.
Passing is passing.
I didn't think I was going to pass it.
But even a girl like me can become a cute idol.
I was told that I could, which touched me.
Me too. I was so happy when I was told that even I could become an idol.
Back then, I didn't realize how much work it would be.
But the part that's changed a little and the part that's stayed the same...
I want to treasure both.
A big adventure, and something comes into view.
A new world that is very exciting...
And DoD3/4D>>D>>DuD3Ddeg... Getting to know my colleagues, knowing I am not alone.
There have been times when I've been panicky over screwing up.
But even so, looking back, I'm glad that I tried.
Well, it's best to work at your own pace.
Of course there's anxiety.
Because no one knows what's at the end of the adventure.
But I knew that we all get anxious and that together, we can face anything.
That's what gives me the confidence to move forward.
Shimamu!
Here you are!
Nothing left here, huh?
Nope.
That's right. Here.
I thought we'd decorate the concert hall with them.
We all write down a dream or wish on one of them.
A dream?
Mio-santa and Shibu-santa will make your wish come true!
- Right? - Yeah.
Thank you.
As expected, merely waiting was ineffective.
If you won't cut her loose, I don't mind doing it myself.
Please wait!
She's back right now!
She's out of time.
And really this is a suggestion that's tied to the future of your department.
You don't understand?
I'm saying it would be unpleasant for all of your effort to go to waste.
You should forget about your fantasy called "Power of Smile,"
and fire Uzuki Shimamura.
You need to come to your senses and soon.
- I can't change my objective. - What?
That's where the light is.
You just can't see it right now.
Thank you.
And I'm sorry for all the trouble I've caused.
What do you mean?
She's a member of your unit, so you can't neglect her.
It's so cold!
Mio...
You two wrote your wishes!
Yes.
- Did you gather all of them? - Yeah.
Everyone did their best to get the word out.
Miku-nyan told me,
"New Gen is such a pain, nya!"
We really have lost our prestige.
I want to show our good side to you too, Nao-chan and Karen-chan.
Anyway, we'll do our best!
Good! Same here!
New Gen has an important goal.
I WANT TO WORK WITH UZUKI-CHAN AGAIN
Thank you!
Hey!
I heard some stars were giving out stars.
Kaede-san! Mika-nee!
Thank you!
How does it look?
I guess we're just doing everything we can do.
Hang in there.
You can't wait?
No. I've waited long enough.
Is that all?
Excuse me?
I'm just worried.
His ideal is just beginning to produce results.
You're not interested in that, are you?
But don't let your feelings sway you, else you'll lose sight of the light.
Be sure to go to that concert.
You'll still have time to make a decision afterwards.
You obviously don't belong here. Let's see some ID.
- See, I'm here on business... - P-Producer-san?
Sorry.
T-That's okay...
Um, where are Mio-chan and Rin-chan?
They're already at the venue.
Nothing. I just worked as staff for a concert there before.
Kaede-san and the others were wonderful.
Shall we stop by?
Can we?
We still have time.
It feels strange.
Actually, Rin-chan and Mio-chan were at that winter concert too.
I also helped out at that concert.
We may have passed each other.
The stage is all lit up. It's so bright...
Back then, I wished to become an idol... or something that shines.
That's why I was so happy when you found me.
It's like I fell under a spell...
I didn't want it to ever end...
But the spell was broken.
If we don't produce results at the ball, the department will be dissolved.
So I meant to do my best,
but somewhere along the line,
it turned into a lie.
A lie?
Mio-chan's solo activities, Rin-chan's Triad Primus...
My work with Miho-chan, too. I tried to see that we were each getting stronger,
that we were doing what was needed so the ball would be a success.
I meant to give it my all like they were.
But everyone was shining, except for me...
And I was so scared because I thought I couldn't...
But then Rin-chan got mad at me. She told me that I didn't have "nothing."
Then Mio-chan smiled and said, "Let's be friends again."
They said they would wait for me...
I want to be with them.
And yet... and yet, I...
Even now, I'm scared!
I thought I would do my best one more time, seek something out...
But then what do I do if nothing's there?
I thought doing my best... wasn't good enough anymore.
I'm scared of myself.
When we first met in the spring, you asked me why I chose you.
I answered that it was your smile.
Even if you asked me the same question right now,
that's what I would answer.
For your smile that is yours alone.
Even if you don't have faith in yourself right now,
I have faith in you.
Without your smile, New Generations wouldn't...
We would never have made it this far.
If that's true, it makes me happy.
But how did I smile in the spring?
But... But I want to go forward with Rin-chan and Mio-chan...
Shimamura-san...
Please make a choice.
Stay here as you are.
Or believe in possibilities and go forth.
The decision is yours, Shimamura-san.
Uzuki...
Um, I'm still...
Still scared...
I don't know if I still have the smile that's mine alone.
But I want you to look at me.
I want to make sure for myself!
If there might be something...
I don't know if there is...
But,
I want to believe!
I want to believe that I can shine too!
Because I hate the way things are now!
Good! We were waiting for you!
Shiburin...
Rin-chan!
Uzuki!
Shimamura-san, you made your choice,
but you won't be alone there.
We will...
Everyone will be there.
Everyone, thank you for coming to the New Generations Christmas concert today.
It feels kind of strange.
Is it strange?
No, it suits you, Shimamu.
In the end, I couldn't write one...
Keep it on you, Uzuki.
It's time.
It'll be all right.
You're not alone.
Let's all shine!
Right!
See you later!
Hello!
Thank you for coming today!
U-Um...
Uh...
- Should we use the teleprompter? - No.
- Uzuki-chan! - Uzuki-chan!
Hang in there!
Go for it!
Do your best!
I, Uzuki Shimamura, will do my best!
Uzuki...
There was a place that I yearned for
But I just viewed it from afar
Everyone lined up on either side of me
Are bright shining diamonds
Dive into the spotlight!
A glowing voice that suits me
I want you to hear it
My big dream and melody
Normal Girl My big dream and melody
Normal Girl As for crying over spilled milk
I say goodbye
Go! I'm not gonna lose heart anymore!
I vow to shine more
Let's Believe I'll make a pinky swear with the future and rise
Not gonna give up anymore
I'll make a pinky swear with yesterday's me, depressed and staying in bed
You can shine! I'll make a pinky swear with yesterday's me, depressed and staying in bed
Let's Laugh! I'll make a pinky swear with yesterday's me, depressed and staying in bed
Let's Laugh!
Live!
There's no end
Always smiling! Singing! Dancing!
All my...
I'll keep singing with all of my love!
Thank you!