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I hear Takahashi got suspended for fare dodging.

A cab driver saw him jumping the fence and reported him.

Seriously? That's hilarious!

So what, he's stuck at home now?

Wanna go to his place, then?

Good idea.

Star of the West

Star of the North

Let's go.

Yeah.

St. Tene (Saint Teneritas Southern Girls' Academy) The prefecture's top school for rich girls Probab

Yikes, East High?

That uniform is so ick.

Teneritas

"Tenderness

Teneritas, that is tenderness

A sanctuary of compassion and warmth

Glory be our academy

To the stars...

Let's hurry.

Yeah!

Found you...

My pure gold ingot!

My pure gold ingot...

Hey.

That uniform... You're from East High?

Scouting us, are we?

Wha?!

What...

Let's see what you've got.

You'll be against up her.

Come at me, like it's the last thing you do!

Madame Butterfly?

Spy

Hmph! We don't have time to waste on a scrub who'd lose to Katori, of all people.

Get lost.

What am I even doing?

Hey...

I wanted to thank you.

For what?

You called me "Madame Butterfly" before our match, remember?

Yeah.

That made me happy.

You see, I joined the tennis team because I love Aim for the Ace!

I'm a fan, too.

I read the manga in my grandparents' home...

You don't play tennis, do you?

I wouldn't have beaten you otherwise. I can't beat anyone.

Sorry about that.

You have nothing to apologize for. I'm just ashamed of myself.

I modeled myself after the ultimate tennis player, but I can't play to save my life.

I'm not really sure what brought you here, but thank you nonetheless.

If you want to know why

I came to this school to make a friend.

A friend, you say?

Yeah.

It's silly, right?

It is silly, yes.

But I'm serious about it.

I suppose we both look very silly at the moment.

As thanks for calling me Madame Butterfly

I'll be your friend, if you don't mind.

I'm Ranko Katori.

And I'm Yuu Azuma!

Thank you, Miss South!

"Miss South"?

Uh, well... Call it a nickname.

I'm from East High and my surname means "east

so I figured you could be Miss South from Saint Teneritas Southern.

My!

Sure, I like it very much!

You're the first to ever give me a nickname!

Our first song tonight

a request from "Lost Lamb Bunny."

Check it out.

Yuu! Come eat your dinner!

Coming.

West Techno Vocational High School

West Techno Vocational High School

Boys.

Boys.

And boys.

Boys, boys everywhere.

Hey.

Yes?

Can I ask you something?

Who, me?

Who else?

I'd like to know where the robot research club works.

Oh.

Uh...

I'll take you there.

What? Really?

It's kind of hard to find.

Days: Mon - Fri after school

Why were you staring at me earlier?

Well, your uniform...

Uniform?

Oh, were you trying to remember which school has such a stupid uniform?

Nah. I just... really like high school girls' uniforms.

Huh? Yo, Kudo, what's going on here?

Give us the deets tomorrow.

Kudo? With a girl?!

So, is it true that not many girls go to vocational schools?

Yeah.

I haven't seen a single one so far.

Say, is that...

You recognize her?

She made a name for herself in last year's robotics competition.

She's our princess.

The first month after she appeared on TV was absolutely crazy.

Her fans showed up at school, too.

She's cute.

So, what brings you to our robot research club?

I wanted to see her.

Oh, so you're a fan of hers?

Something like that, I guess.

I see. Things have calmed down now, so she might be willing to talk to you.

Kurumi.

H-Hi.

You're Kurumi Taiga, right? I'm...

Oops. Guess it's still a no-go.

What now? After I got to see her and all...

Um...

I'll try convincing Kurumi, so can you add me?

Operation failed, huh?

What am I even doing?

Thanks for today. What did Kurumi say after that?

She says she'd like you to come again

Thank you! I'll be there tomorrow!

So you like robots, huh?

Uh, yeah? Yeah.

Shin told me all about your love and passion for robotics.

What the heck did he tell her?

I've been wanting to meet you because there aren't too many girls into robots.

You're famous for being one of us.

Sorry. I know it's not fair that I know about you, but not the other way round.

I'm Yuu Azuma, a first-year at Joshu East High.

I love idols, and I've been taking classic ballet lessons since I was little.

I lived in Canada until eighth grade, so I'm good at English.

I'm having trouble putting together that robot I bought from Tamiya.

Wow. You really are good.

Did you just say you bought a robot from Tamiya?

Yeah.

How nice.

I want one, too.

Do you always test by the pool?

We're in the middle of a fight.

A fight?

Our school won the best design award at last year's Nationals.

So everyone wants to go back-to-back on that award this year.

But I want us to try using C++ or Java.

Wow, you know C++?

At our age? Respect.

Yeah? That makes me happy to hear.

Good design isn't enough to win the grand prize at Nationals.

I want us to aim higher and put in that extra effort.

But this year's contest is water-based. It's a first for me, and it's not going well.

This muddy pool can't be helping.

Yep. Not the ideal environment.

Do you want me to try getting you permission to use my school's pool?

You'd do that? Thank you!

Welcome.

I'm Ranko Katori.

I'm Kurumi Taiga.

We got denied permission to use the pool at my school

leaving us with the one in Miss South's place.

I wasn't expecting to introduce West and South so early, but I'll take it.

And so, we started meeting once a week by the pool here.

Thank you, robot championships.

Thanks to you, East, West, and South are now stuck together like glue.

35th Annual National High School Robotics Contest

To Team B, who competed with me

35th Annual National High School Robotics Contest Runner Up

even after I took off and did my own thing for two months

thank you so—

West Techno Voc B

35th Annual National High School Robotics Contest

Long time no see.

I hear things went well with Kurumi.

Yeah, thanks to you.

What are you doing?

I like photography.

I may be a member in name only, but they ask me to take pics at events like this.

Say, can I ask you for a favor?

Let's get right to it. Show me the goods.

Ah, you mean this, right?

Aren't the pics cute?

Perfect.

Give me all of these.

Why?

Because.

I can't do that unless you give me a reason.

Wait, Azuma...

Are you into girls?

Wha?

N-Not that I have a problem with that, of course.

I mean, Kurumi is really cute.

No, no. It's not that.

Do you promise not to laugh?

I won't. I promise.

I'm trying to form an idol group by gathering one member from each part of Joshu.

What's with the look?

Nothing. Everything just clicked for me.

Is Kurumi your West member?

Yep. Honestly, I want to make use of her popularity.

That's why I want her photos.

With a miracle, one photo is all it takes to become an idol.

Huh... I don't know if Kurumi has any interest in being any idol.

Every time I see a beautiful girl, I always wish they'd try to be idols.

Kurumi and Miss South are both super pretty.

But they'll never be idols if they don't try to be one.

And I think that's a crying shame.

I want to make them all idols.

And I'll create that opportunity for them.

Idols shine incredibly bright, you know.

Like stars in the night sky.

I'd like to shine like that one day too.

So that's your dream.

It's not.

I'm going to make it real so it doesn't end up being just a dream.

Take a look.

What is it?

A photo from when I went to Lake Tekapo.

Wait, you took this yourself?

Yeah. When I was in middle school.

That is beautiful.

I've always been fascinated with the stars.

But it's really hard to capture their beauty with a camera.

And the more I practiced, the more it hooked me.

I love this photograph.

Thanks.

If you ever need any photos taken, let me help.

Hmm...

You're a funny girl, Azuma.

Can't say I'm too happy to hear it.

Now, all that remains is North...

Hey, guys!

A computer?

Yes. Watching Kurumi made me want to try using one myself.

I recommend this one here!

Tax Incl.

Money is no concern.

My parents send me whatever I ask for.

I wanna check out a bookstore.

Okay, follow me.

Up Your Self-Esteem

Hey, Azuma!

Yeah?

Check her out. She's really pretty.

That's rare.

You don't often take an interest in other girls.

Yeah, she's pretty

but she feels like a player.

Azuma?

Huh?

You really are Azuma, aren't you?

U-Uh...

Do you remember me?

Mika Kamei. We were classmates in elementary.

Wait, Kamei?

It's been so long!

You look a lot different now.

I know. Sorry about the nasty surprise.

Don't be.

Yuu! Dinner!

Gimme a minute!

Yeah, her face looks completely different.

Mika Kamei

Mika Kamei - Same elementary school - Rumors that she tested for a different middle school - Plasti

Hey, North!

Hm. Hmm...

Kurumi: Now Azuma, are you free tomorrow?

Kurumi: Now I met Kamei again after that

Kurumi: Now And we're meeting up for coffee tomorrow

You sure love your sweets.

Like you're one to talk.

Something wrong?

No, just envious at how close you two are.

We've been hanging out all the time lately.

Not the best first impressions, though.

Say, might you two be interested in volunteer work?

So, you've got all four NEWS members now?

Niko Kids Blog

Huh.

Niko Kids?

Yep.

I'm planning to get us all on this blog now.

They're going mountain climbing next month. It'll be NEWS's first event together.

Time for me to shine?

Nah, they have a photographer.

What? I'm sure I could do a better job taking cute pics.

By the way, Kurumi's pic racked up 2

What, that's it?

You're not happy with that?

I mean, I know not everything's going to go perfectly.

We don't need "cute pics" this time.

All we need is to show that we're doing volunteer work.

It'll give us a positive image. Make us look like decent folk.

Phrasing.

The moment we become idols, people will start digging into our past.

Now, a question:

In one scenario, they find pics of us hanging out with boys.

In the other, they find pics of us doing selfless volunteer work.

Which do you think is better from a PR standpoint?

You're assuming you'll become idols and thinking that far ahead?

Yeah. I'm nothing if not confident.

I like it.

I've been wanting to ask you...

Yeah?

Why are you so fixated on becoming an idol?

When I first saw an idol perform, I realized that people could actually shine.

And once I did, I tried all kinds of things to see if I could shine.

I lied to people, kept secrets from them.

But I'm nothing special. There are tons more people just like me.

They've all got unspoken dreams and aspirations

and they spend their days planning and working towards them.

Like those people who say they didn't study and still get a perfect score.

Ironic how they tend to have bags under their eyes that day.

But I think they're super cool.

Why are shiny things so damn attractive?

That's my stargazing Shinji.

You get it.

I'm rooting for you.

- Niko Kids, wheelchair mountain climbing - All four of us team up and climb a mountain - We'll stru

Okay.

Someone's motivated.

Morning.

Sorry for dragging you into this.

You should be.

You're in trouble if this isn't fun.

Sorry to keep you waiting.

What's with the getup?

I'm a mountain-climbing girl. I got the whole set.

It doesn't go with your drills.

That contrast is what makes it good.

Huh?

We're in different groups?

Yeah.

But you and I are in the same group.

But why aren't all four of us together?

Huh?

Oh, Miss Baba. Um...

Oh, hey, you two. Thanks for coming.

About the groups...

Sorry, we can't change the groupings.

Why not?

We've planned it out so each kid in a wheelchair has five people helping them.

And they'll all work together to climb.

Having four of the five be young girls might be a problem.

It'd be a big mess if something went wrong.

But I thought we could all climb together...

It'll be okay! Everyone here is really nice.

Don't worry, okay?

Well, be seeing you.

There's no point to this if we're separated.

One, two!

Here. Great job.

There she is!

The traitor!

Are you tired?

Nah.

What did you think?

Well, it's my first time, so I'm not really sure.

Did you have fun?

Hmm...

Oh.

Sorry you had to team up with me.

Nah, that wasn't the problem.

Must suck to drown.

Wow, what a savage.

I-It's not what you think! An ant...

I'm starving.

I'm not surprised, given how much of a fuss you made.

Oh, shut up about that.

Let's eat.

Ah, the miso soup is so good!

It's a good thing I brought a big picnic blanket.

You're the best!

What's with the sour look?

Well, I mean... I thought you two would be mad at me.

I'm not mad.

Really?

Honestly? I couldn't believe it when you split.

She started saying she wanted to leave. It was hell.

I mean, Azuma was the one who basically forced me into this.

And being left with Miss South only made me worry even more.

Who do you think took care of you all the way here?

Sorry about that.

Hey, you finally smiled.

Yeah.

Oh, right.

It's your first time meeting, right? This is Mika Kamei from Joshu North High.

We spoke earlier when she invited us to eat here.

Wait, you did what?

I thought you'd be happier if we were all together.

Kamei, I am Ranko Katori. It's a pleasure to meet you.

Huh? Then why do they call you Miss South?

They call me that because I go to Saint Teneritas Southern Girls' Academy.

Then...

I go to North High, so you can just call me North or something.

What? Am I gonna be West, then?

My!

We are NEWS, the four cardinal directions!

Wow!

What a coincidence!

All right. West it is for me.

Wow, you're amazing, Sacchan!

And then...

Sachi.

Oh, Mommy.

I'm happy for you, Sachi. Look at you, surrounded by all these pretty ladies.

Yeah!

It's been a while, ma'am.

You were in a different group this year?

I was.

But I'm glad to see you again.

Oh, so Mika and Sacchan's family already knew each other?

Yeah!

We should get going.

Okay.

See you, Sacchan.

Bye-bye!

A good day to you.

Time flies when you're having fun.

Right?

I feel like I've done some good today.

Same here.

I hope we can do this again.

Yeah.

NEWS didn't spend too much time together today, but the results were good.

I almost want to mark today's date on my calendar.

Unity!

Voc Outreach Festival

Robot Keepy-Uppies

I don't know about boba at a school festival.

Oh, there's Kurumi!

You're Kurumi Taiga, right?

May we take a picture with you?

Hey, guys!

There's quite a lot of buzz.

Say, what do you say we go check this out?

Kidomo Dragons Live at the Outreach Festival

"Kidomo Dragons"?

It's a band name.

They're gonna do that thing where they play on stage at their school festival.

If you've never seen a concert or live performance before

it might be a good experience.

Yeah, that sounds good.

Let's all go, the—

Hey, Sacchan!

It's been forever.

I didn't know you'd be here.

I invited her.

We only just got here ourselves.

Let's check out the festival together.

Yay!

Let's go.

Yeah!

Wait, the concert...

Kidomo Dragons Live at the Outreach Festival

I hit it!

Way to go, Sacchan!

It won't move, right? Right?

It won't, don't worry.

Boo!

Eek!

Eek!

Sorry, I didn't expect it to go that hard.

Could we have two more?

S-Sure!

On the double.

You just said it's hot!

I'm really happy we all got to hang out like this.

I skipped the festival every year before.

I couldn't be bothered planning and running a stall

and I didn't have anyone to walk around with.

Oh...

But I'm having lots of fun this year.

What's happening here?

Cosplay Photo Booth You, 10 Years Later

Want to go in?

Yeah!

Tumbleweed.

Oh, my!

Welcome!

What? No way.

Oh, hey there.

Shin?

Aw, come on in!

We almost closed up thinking nobody else was gonna come.

Hey!

Okay, ladies.

Pick out your outfits from here.

How-e-ver, not the ones you want to wear now.

Picture yourselves ten years from now.

Why?

To make it more like a time capsule. Fun, right?

I'll handle the photography.

I'll go with this one.

I want this!

What is it a cosplay of?

An idol!

You really do love your idols, huh?

Oh, but I think I'll take a bridal dress instead.

But why? You should wear that idol outfit.

Nah.

I want Azuma to wear it instead.

I'll do that, then.

Great!

Hey!

Tell us before you take a picture!

Rest assured, I took a good one.

Kurumi, shouldn't you be heading back soon?

Oh, you're right.

We should change, too.

Azuma.

Hmm?

Thanks for wearing that outfit.

You look like a real idol!

Would you be happy if I really became an idol?

Yeah!

I see.

I will, I promise.

Awesome! It's a promise.

Experience a Concert!

Dress the Part

The next plan is...

I'm Azuma, and I applied to volunteer here.

Happy to be working with you all.

Main Keep

Thanks for coming.

I'm Itami.

I'm Azuma.

Have you checked out the museum nearby?

No, not yet.

I took this picture there recently.

Look, isn't it cool?

R-Right...

Stop it.

You're putting Ajima on the spot.

My next plan involves Oryujo Castle.

Due to a superhit video game being set here

it's getting a huge influx of foreign tourists.

Welcome to Oryujo Castle.

I'll explain the history of the castle before we enter the castle tower.

As it's become a hotspot, it's sure to be featured on TV.

And I plan to get all four of us on that show as volunteer guides.

A few weeks after I basically dragged the others into becoming guides with me

Hear It First-Hand!

Yes!

Nice to meet you all!

I'm Koga, and I'm an AD at Ermix Productions!

Pleased to be working with you all today!

I've never been on TV before.

This should be fun.

Where's Kurumi?

She's not here today.

What?

Yeah.

I see! Can I get that data later?

Oh, for this, too! And I have a few questions!

Ask me anything.

Thank you!

I hear you high schoolers are providing a photo service?

I take the photos. And she handles the English tours.

I'm Yuu Azuma.

Azumacchi, yeah?

You speak English?

Yeah. But I'm not much of a history buff

so I had them help me out with the information.

You're all real pretty.

Why're you all in different uniforms, though?

We're fellow volunteers.

We've come to Oryujo Castle from all four directions.

I'm Katori, but they call me Miss South because I come from the south.

The heck? That sounds funny, so I wanna make room for it.

Please do!

Anything from Kurumi?

Still not answering.

Kurumi

But hey.

We're just "fellow volunteers

Huh?

That's what you said to Koga earlier.

You made it sound like we only knew each other from volunteering here.

That's not what I meant. I just figured it'd be simpler that way.

We were friends first.

I wish you could've said that instead.

Well, let it go.

It's not like Azuma meant anything by it.

Hear It First-Hand!

Japan's Most Beloved Spots!

Our next spot is Oryujo Castle!

It's currently in the spotlight due to a being the stage of a hit video game.

The guides there are also proving very popular.

We heard from them directly.

You all provide guided tours here every day?

We've gotten a lot of foreign tourists lately, which is keeping us busy.

Uh, we have volunteer guides from local high schools helping out on weekends.

They've been a huge help.

Thank you, silver foxes!

Hey, Yuu, you were on screen for just a moment.

But where was the robot girl? Aren't you always together?

She bailed.

#JapanSpots high school girls The high school girls volunteering were cute #JapanSpots Yuuji The

Itami

Hello?

Oh, Ajima, you finally answered.

Have you been busy lately? How about guide...

Studies have been taking up my time.

Oh, is that so?

I'll go when I have time.

Actually, the TV person from the other day

has been asking about how to contact you.

Oh, Azumacchi!

Sorry about all this!

Thank you all for comin'!

As an AD on the brink in her third year in the workforce, I have a big favor to ask!

You see, aside from the show we filmed here last time

I'm also working on another show.

Confidential New Show Proposal Weekly General Entertainment TV Show Crazy Crazy Fridays (TBD)

It's a variety show that airs late-night on Fridays.

The brass want to give it a promotion push.

I want you to appear on it.

You want us?

When I mentioned finding some amusing gals at Oryujo in the planning meeting

they asked me if I wanted to run the show.

It's my first big break!

I'll work around your schedules, and I'll also talk to your parents, of course.

The show needs a catchy concept like NEWS.

So would you all work with me?

I'm beggin' you!

We'll think about it and hopefully make it work.

For real?! Then, uh, let me give you a little rundown...

What'd you think?

About the offer?

Yeah.

I'm really interested.

But we have entrance exams coming up.

Yes. I'm sure everyone around us will bring that up.

What did you think?

I'm thinking about it and about what's really important.

Nobody knows the answer to that, myself included.

But I've been trying to experience everything once

and I don't regret any of it.

Including computers, which you taught me about.

Let's give it a shot, okay?

Okay.

Hello, Koga? Everyone's agreed to it.

Yeah. Looking forward to working with you.

NEWS TV Debut Confirmed!!

Crazy x 2 Fridays Filming

Okay, let's begin!

Three, two...

Welcome to the NEWS segment!

And so began our days of shooting up in popularity.

Everything was so new to us, and we were constantly nervous.

But the four of us had lots of fun trying out all sorts of things.

Ranko Katori's intense personality

Crazy x 2 Fridays First time trying an eating challenge with yummy rice! So full!!

and Mika Kamei's universal good looks...

My handpicked members proved that I made the right choices.

NEWS slowly but surely became more and more mainstream.

Crazy x 2 Fridays NEWS (TBD) go wild at Hatogawa Sea Land!!

I don't care what kind of expensive birthday surprises I get

or how passionately I get proposed to.

Nothing could make me happier than I am now.

Huh? To the studio next week?

Okay.

Huh?

Right!

Green Room 212

Green Room 212

It's like we're in showbiz!

Right?

Say your greetings as loud as you can!

It's a pleasure to be working with you!

Likewise!

Let's do this!

What was that announcement you had?

Well, we have some big news.

Check it out!

Major Announcement

New Project NEWS (TBD) Idol Debut Project Show Ending Theme Production

Hey, congratulations!

Our popular newbie high-schooler segment underwent a transformation

becoming a closeup documentary of how NEWS would become idols.

Things progressed at a blinding pace after that.

Everything was all laid out for us.

This is how adult professionals work.

We got busier and busier as we worked toward our debut.

We took lessons to train for our new song

went to school, had our regular work

and practiced solo. Each day just flew by.

I'd always dreamed of this life.

I'd lost sight of the dream once, but now it was within my grasp.

This is where it gets real.

In order to turn us, NEWS, into real idols

I'll make the others shine more than ever before.

First Performance Don't forget these, no matter how tired or nervous you may be: Smile -> Remember,

First Performance Don't forget these, no matter how tired or nervous you may be: Smile -> Remember,

You're up soon!

It'll be fine.

Yeah.

Shall we form a huddle?

Let's do this like it's the last thing we do!

Yeah.

And let's enjoy this.

Let's go!

Yeah!

Uh, Koga?

I wanted to talk to you about something.

Sure, what is it?

Isn't it time we joined a talent agency or something?

Yeah...

I can hook you up with a few connections I have.

President and CEO

Koga has told me about you... Miss Azuma, was it?

Yes. I'm Yuu Azuma.

It's a pleasure to meet you!

Azuma, I saw you on TV.

Thanks.

It was amazing. Like, you're in showbiz now.

Aw...

Let me know if you need help with anything school-related.

Thanks. I'd really appreciate your help because I've had so many shoots lately.

It's crazy.

You're on TV like it's nothing these days.

Oryujo was a good stepping stone, huh?

Don't say that.

The geezers miss having you around.

Oh, but they're praying for your success.

Are you not gonna quit volunteering?

I offered to do it, so I'll see it through.

It makes people happy, and I get to improve my photography skills.

It's an environment that helps me thrive.

"Helps you thrive

How do you feel now?

Hmm, I dunno... I'm realizing how far I've come.

I'm starting to believe that my dreams will come true.

Yeah?

I'm glad we got to do this date one last time.

Wha? "Date"?

I mean, you don't need strategy meetings anymore.

We're just hanging out.

True. I came to express my gratitude today.

Thank you.

So I won't get to see you anymore, huh? I'm going to miss you.

Sorry about that.

See you.

Yeah, see you someday.

Oh, right.

Can I ask you something before I go?

Yeah?

Why didn't you ever try to take auditions to become an idol?

I think that would've been much more straightforward.

Who can say? Not me.

Oh, yeah? Okay, bye.

Bye.

How was I supposed to tell him I failed them all? That'd sound so lame.

Once we signed on to a talent agency

we started getting a lot of other work besides just singing our show's ending theme.

Before long, our agency told us to start promoting ourselves on social media.

It's getting colder and colder lately.

How are you all spending your time?

Oh, I'm at the studio, where it's nice and warm.

Seriously? Wow.

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That's a lot.

597 comments

They know.

Good thing we got ahead of them.

We've got a whole lot of fan mail.

Things to do after making our idol debuts Lyrics -> New song Concert (at a big venue), like at a do

All right.

Thank you.

Oh, Azuma. You've got fan mail.

Thank you!

To NEWS (TBD), Yuu Azuma

Studio

Now, our next question.

NEWS (TBD)

Oh? NEWS!

Here's your chance to shine, Kurumi.

NEWS (TBD)

We've grown capable of going quite far from where we began.

I wonder if we'll be taken somewhere completely unknown someday.

Well, I wanna run away.

It'll be fine. Things have worked out so far.

And I'm sure they'll keep working out as long as we keep going with the flow.

Are you okay with not being able to have a normal school life?

I am. I don't dislike being in the spotlight.

Besides, I'm having fun with all of you.

Oh...

Are you crying?

Nah.

Okay, next.

Kamei, may I have a moment?

Oh, sure.

Wonder what happened?

3rd anniversary!

Wait a second. Are you kidding me?

Was this last week? Damn it.

They found a pic... of me with my boyfriend...

He's a fellow volunteer at Niko Kids.

I'm sorry.

It's lovely that you're dating someone.

Lucky you.

Tch.

She's agreed to break up with him, so there won't be any punishment this time.

It wouldn't be NEWS without all of you here.

But make sure this never happens again.

Why go that far?

Why wasn't I told of this?

If I'd known you had a boyfriend, I would've never been friends with you.

I'm... so sorry...

Screw you.

Welcome home.

You're back early today.

Mika.

Sorry. I shouldn't have said what I said.

I apologize.

Oh, it's okay.

Good morning!

Good morning...

What's wrong with y'all? You seem down.

Your song "Who I Want to Be" is getting positive reviews.

You'll be performing it at a music festival soon.

Really?!

Oh, and your show's also sent in a request to record a new song with you.

Here's what the demo sounds like.

U-Um, do they already have a lyricist?

No. They said they were looking for someone.

Can we give it a shot?

Huh?

I believe writing our own lyrics will bring out our personalities even more.

I see your point.

Go ahead and write up a draft, then.

Thank you!

Thank you!

Here's the demo

Lyrics Assignment List.xlsx

We'll all be writing the lyrics for this song

Homework for the next time we meet

New Song Lyrics Ideas NEWS - Group Name Way back home Sky Positivity

I apologize. I did want to give it a try.

How to Write a Hit Song

I had my hands full with work and volunteering...

I'm really sorry, Azuma.

I was studying for exams, too.

It's fine. You can have an extension.

For now, let's focus on our upcoming concert.

TV stations will be there, and we're sure to be in the spotlight.

Right.

Let's do our best, okay?

Winter Idol Festival

Huh? Dummy mics?

Do we not have to sing?

No. You three will lip sync.

Azuma will be singing live, though.

But why?

Aren't idols supposed to touch people with song and charm them with dance?

B-But... I'm not a very good singer, so I appreciate it.

Listen, if you know you're bad at it, why don't you practice more?

Everyone's a good singer except Yuu #NEWS(TBD) #Winterfest One of them was off-sync #winterfest #new

I think only one of them was live, and the others were lip syncing, but the one who was live was s

Why?

I'm giving it my all because I'm the only one not lip syncing. It's not fair that I get all the ha

Hey, are you having fun right now?

I was, until recent—

Remember what you said back then?

About going with the flow or whatever?

I don't think I can.

I'm going crazy.

I have my doubts about where this is going, too.

And we're at the stage where we need to make our career choices.

Did you notice that Mika's stopped smiling?

Yes.

People keep running their mouths even though they know nothing about her.

Is this normal in showbiz?

Why would anyone even want to be famous?

I suppose they want the approval of a large group of people.

I don't get it.

I couldn't care less what people think.

Kurumi...

We're here today because fate brought us together.

This is something we may never get the chance to experience ever again.

Going with the flow is a huge gamble.

But it's a gamble that may make our dreams come true.

And what is your dream?

Will it really come true by living like this?

I don't know, but...

Forget it. Don't say any more.

Please. Set me free before I go insane.

No!

Wait, Taiga!

Kurumi!

I'm done! I am so done!

I don't wanna be on TV!

Why is this happening?

I hate this!

I'm losing myself!

I don't care about this! I don't care about being an idol!

Just let me go! Leave me alone!

Please!

What are you planning to do?

I need to talk to Kurumi.

We've got a shoot tomorrow, y'know?

You really don't understand a thing.

Kurumi can't take any more.

What do you mean?

You know she never enjoyed being in the spotlight.

So what now?

Let her go back to a normal life.

But we've made it this far.

And you want to quit?

That's right. I've come to realize something myself.

Being an idol is no fun at all.

That makes no sense!

We can wear pretty clothes, have cute hairstyles

and bask in the spotlight in the studio...

Do you have any idea how lucky we are?!

You find that fun because you've always been a fan of idols.

That can't be true!

I'm sure you'll find it fun once you get used to it, too!

I mean...

Idols can put smiles on so many people's faces!

Could there be a more wonderful line of work?!

B-But you...

But you can't even put a smile on your friend's face.

Wha?

Something's not right with you now.

You're scary.

Mika!

A few days later

the agency called and told me

the three of them were released from their contracts.

A different segment replaced the NEWS segment on our TV show.

And I stopped getting any work at all.

Yuu, how are you feeling?

A teacher from your school called.

Said the staff's worried about you.

Please eat lunch. Even a little will do.

Yuu! You can't sleep forever.

Come on.

Hello. This is Azuma.

Oh, hello, Azuma.

I'm calling regarding work.

We've finished the paperwork for the other three.

What will you do?

I'd like to quit, too.

I'd finally attained the status of idol, or so I thought.

But it slipped through my hands all too quickly.

I know how you feel, but you should really go to school.

Go on, get going. Have a nice day.

Oh, it's rare to see you in school.

Do you have more free time now?

Let me know if you need any help at school.

Thank you.

I know you've been bitching about me, okay?

Why did I do that?

Oh, hey, Ajima!

Long time, no see.

How have you been?

Are the other NEWS members well?

We quit. Everything.

Oh, is that so?

What will you do moving forward?

Moving forward?

Moving forward...

Here's the splits data

We'll all be writing the lyrics for this song

Homework for the next time

I wonder what everyone's up to.

Here on...

Again, I haven't decided yet.

Hurry up. We're third-years starting next month.

I don't know what I'd go to college for.

Then what are your career plans?

Secret.

So you do have plans. Good.

What about you, huh?

The coolest job, which requires tons of studying.

Huh? The heck's that?

Uh... like... astronaut?

Oh, nice.

Moving forward...

Koga

Hello.

Oh, Azumacchi, long time no talk!

You doin' all right?

Y-Yeah.

Must've been rough.

I had to deal with a whole mess after NEWS left.

Sorry about that.

Oh, don't be.

Wait, that's not why I called.

I just wanted to let you know.

What?

We're releasing an album with all the songs featured on the show soon.

NEWS's song will also be part of it.

A bit late for all that, huh?

But I figured I should let you know.

I got to experience a ton of fun times thanks to you girls.

Thank you so much, really.

No... thank you for everything.

Who told you that?

My bro.

Ah, your older brother.

So, get this. It was my mom, my mom's mom's only daughter

and my mom's mom's husband's only daughter. Three of them in total.

That's just your mom!

What are the other girls up to?

Huh?

From NEWS.

You haven't been in touch?

No.

I see.

Tell me...

I'm a nasty girl, aren't I?

You can be at times. But you can also be the exact opposite.

That's my Yuu.

My exit. I am...

Azuma?

Been a while.

Sorry to show up randomly.

It's fine.

Hey, there's something I want to ask you.

What is it?

Could you tell me about how I used to be?

You don't remember, do you?

When I was ostracized by both our classmates and our teachers

you were the only one who would talk to me.

I was so worried that it'd cause you to be bullied with me.

But you know what you said?

"I'm talking to her because I need something. I don't get why you'd stop me.

I don't take orders from people I don't respect."

So I was always combative.

No.

You were so cool.

Pretty and smart, and you never cried.

When you moved to Canada, I stopped going to school.

I came here to study instead, applied to a different middle school, altered my face

and transformed myself.

But it didn't work.

Someone in North High talked about how I was bullied.

We're out here in the sticks. These things spread like wildfire.

I was so surprised.

When I ran into you at the bookstore.

It'd been years, but I still recognized you immediately.

I realized that my hero had come back to Japan.

I talked to you before I had time to think.

Azuma.

I was your fan before anybody else was.

I get it.

I always ending up buying them too.

Those darn sausages.

Anyway, our next request is from Sachi of Niko Kids. This is her message.

"Thank you for really becoming an idol."

"Dreams do come true, huh?"

Here's a song from Crazy Crazy Fridays' theme song collection, releasing tomorrow.

This is NEWS (TBD) with "Who I Want to Be."

Penguin Shower / PopA Linking Pinkies With You / Yuuko Kosame Go Hawaii Road / Waihayama 55 Who I Wa

My Albums

What?

I'm sorry, guys.

I was only thinking about myself.

I had no problems hurting people to make my dreams come true.

I assumed that anything was possible for us.

I really feel bad for putting you through all that.

You know...

I knew how much you wanted it.

But I'm just not cut out to be an idol.

Having an influence on the lives of total strangers scared me.

You can't debug idols, you know what I mean?

Sorry I couldn't be of use.

But thanks to you, I got to make friends for the first time in my life.

I'm sorry, too.

I shouldn't have taken that step half-heartedly.

I caused trouble for both my boyfriend and you.

But I'm still glad I met you all.

Will you still be my friends?

Obviously!

Right, Azuma?

Of course.

But there's one thing that I just don't get.

Is dating really that important?

You'll understand once you fall in love.

Azuma.

I've figured out what I want to do in life.

Have you really?

Yes.

I'm going to sign up to civilian support groups all across the world.

Wait, seriously?!

But college entrances...

I'm skipping those.

Through our volunteering and idol activities

I realized that I can bring joy to people's lives as well.

It's only because I tried becoming an idol with you that my life's started to change.

You sure put things into action quickly.

I believe you're really not one to talk, Azuma.

True that.

So, all said and done

we may have disbanded, but we're all glad we gave the idol thing a shot, right?

Wanna try again, then?

Never.

I'm happy I got to talk to all of you today.

I wish I could see you now I sit here hoping Laughing at my wishful thinking

What is this emotion swirling deep down? How beautiful is the flower blooming in the dark Who is the

The sunsets we spent fighting back the tears Calling them memories, badges of honor Trying to beauti

Is this...

We finished our homework from back then.

But we...

I take homework very seriously, okay?

Likewise.

It's complete.

Bit late, but yeah.

I stop in place and embrace the days passing me by

Wanting to know where I'm going

I look up at the sky to see

What is this emotion swirling deep down?

How beautiful is the flower blooming in the dark

Who is the one who whispered that?

I'll go see now, dragging you with me

North, East, West, and South we go with our free pass of youth

A reassuring tailwind

Flutters our skirts

Searching for answers to our problems

The notebook we open seeks a smile on our faces

We've changed a little again

More than yesterday, the stars tonight

Shine brighter on our lives

Azuma.

Thank you for finding me.

You were the first girl to be friends with me.

I'll always be rooting for you.

You haven't given up, have you?

I pretended to be selfless while being incredibly self-centered.

I pretended to be nice but had no issues hurting people.

I know that I have no right to be an idol.

But I'm as sore a loser as I am nasty.

I can't give up, even if I want to.

Yeah.

It was really a series of incredibly good fortune.

A random audition I passed changed everything.

Yeah, I volunteered for just a little bit back in high school.

It made me happy when I helped put a smile on somebody's face.

That's why I want to see lots of people smile in my current work, too.

Yeah.

Thank you very much for having me!

Good work!

You too.

That was a good interview!

Thanks.

Great stuff.

Thanks for the support.

Way to go, Azumacchi!

Great work today.

I'm about to go meet the girls.

For real? Say hi to to them for me!

It's about this place I went to recently.

What about it?

It was a cafe where you made your own soft cream!

Wow.

But I messed up.

Sorry I'm late.

Azuma!

Long time no see.

Good evening, Azuma.

Wow, the baby's really grown. Your second child, right?

Yeah. I'm seven months along.

And your first?

Six years old, about to start elementary school.

Are you still traveling all the time, Miss South?

Indeed. I was in Laos until this morning.

How's it going with you, Kurumi?

All-nighters every night.

Hey!

Take a look.

Is this...

Welcome back. Hello, 10 Years Later. From me to you.

I wanted so desperately to be an idol.

Back then, I was so much more childish, foolish

uncool, and so damn cool.

Only people who have made their dreams come true know the joy that it brings.

That is why I can say, with my head held high...

Thank you, younger me.