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What was that noise just now? Something just came out of it!

This is the first time that I've ever seen the Wall issue Orders before.

"Welcome, 22/7."

This is most likely the Wall greeting you.

22/7?

What do you mean, it's all numbers?

And so our roles were explained to us once more, this time in detail.

Our activities as idols would be based on the Orders that the Wall would issue us.

A dorm had been created in an apartment building.

Those who wished to commute from there to the production office could if they liked.

While we were in the office, we were to wear uniforms they had created for us.

And that finally, our idol group name would be 22/7.

It seems there's one more page here.

Huh? There's another one?

Two hours from now, there will be a judging of 22/7.

A judging?

"Amid the Dizziness"

"Amid the Dizziness" What the hell is a "judging"?

And two hours from now? That's so soon.

You will all appear before the judge one by one, and carry out a task or display a skill.

You can think of it as a proficiency test of sorts.

A proficiency test?

You'll sing a certain part of a song

or take up a certain position within a group dance.

A position within the group.

Like the center position within idol dances, maybe?

We're going to go ahead and start preparing for the judging now.

If you have questions, this monitor will have the data--

Wait a second! Are we going to go through with this?

We do whatever this Wall tells us?

The Wall's Orders are absolute.

I-I wonder what we'll all be doing for the judging?

I mean, it's idol stuff, right?

We'll likely be singing, dancing and talking to the audience, right?

I'm not too good at proficiency tests.

What? It seems fun!

I'm so bad at dancing.

It wouldn't be so bad if we had practice, but we were only gathered like a week ago!

Does that mean you want to take center for dancing?

No, that's not exactly it, but...

Hey, want some chocolate hard candy?

This really became crazy, huh?

But I'm glad you joined us, Miu!

A judging?

I don't really get it, but it's judging us.

This doesn't suit me at all.

"MOM"

"BUT THEY WERE 400 YEN, SO I COULDN'T BUY THEM." "HARU WANTED SOME TAIYAKI FROM MOTHER SWEET"

"BUT THEY WERE 400 YEN, SO I COULDN'T BUY THEM." "HARU WANTED SOME TAIYAKI FROM MOTHER SWEET" Taiyaki?

"400 YEN PER PASTRY IS EXPENSIVE!"

Hey.

Why are you still here?

Laughing at the stupidest things,

shaking your butt in frilly clothes, and it's all so dumb?

Are you making fun of idols?

What is the job you least want to do that you've come here for?

I don't get it.

I'm sorry.

I hate people who immediately apologize.

And what's with those bangs?

How can the audience see your eyes?

If you don't want this, get the hell out of here.

It's better for everyone that way.

"22/7 JUDGING IN PROCESS"

And now we'll begin the judging.

You will be judged on singing, dancing, and interacting with the audience.

There will be three parts to this judging.

We'll start on the left.

Yes!

My name is Reika Sato, and I'm from Aichi Prefecture.

I look forward to working with you!

Next person, please.

Yes.

My name is Miu Takigawa.

Um, Miss Miu Takigawa, if you could go ahead and project your voice a bit more?

O-Okay.

♪ When you dream ♪

♪ It somehow comes with... ♪

There's no way I can do this...

I can't just dance at a moment's notice.

I don't have any talents.

You don't? Is that it?

You know, you seem like you don't feel comfortable speaking in front of people,

but you won't be able to get away with being onstage like that.

I'm sorry.

Okay. Next person, please!

Yes!

What's the point of doing all this?

Everyone is the same here.

Confused after suddenly receiving orders.

We're all trying not to react.

Is this what it means to be judged?

--How can they judge us after only two hours of proper practice and training?

--I'm from Kanagawa Prefecture. I'm 16 years old. --How can they judge us after only two hours of proper practice and training?

--My name is Nicole Saito. --I'm not sure how this fits with the Wall's Orders.

It really is so selfish.

♪ If it's going to hurt ♪

♪ Then I don't want to dream anymore ♪

♪ I am a flower that holds no color ♪

♪ If we are to cross paths again ♪

♪ Surely you won't remember me ♪

♪ So don't tell me you love me ♪

Wow.

Hard to believe someone experienced is with the rest of us.

You have such bad manners.

I'm a bit heartbroken.

--Where's the woman of the hour? --In the bathroom.

She really is over the top, ain't she? Who knew she could do that?

It was a bit overwhelming.

She knocked the talking part of it out of the park, too.

I'm starting to wonder why she hasn't debuted yet.

It's as if she's done dozens of auditions.

She really was idol-like. It was so cute!

I'm pretty sure they'll pick her, after showing all that raw talent.

Nicole will take center. It's better off that way.

Man, she sure was amazing, right? Nicole Saito.

Certainly, her singing and dancing were great, but her speaking was masterful.

What does the Wall say?

Nothing but ordering us to have the judging.

This sound...

Whoa! What?

It's so loud! I hate this sound!

Not another Order!

We just finished the last one!

"MIU TAKIGAWA WILL TAKE CENTER"

What do you mean Takigawa's gonna take center?

Tell me the reasoning for this!

If she takes center, then there was no point to the judging!

The Wall's Orders are absolute.

This is foolish.

Are you really telling me you're just going to obey whatever this thing tells you?

Though you don't know who's issuing those Orders?

Hey! Is anyone in there?

If you're really going to make Takigawa center, then tell me why!

Please stop.

Questioning the Wall is not permitted.

As I just said, the Wall's Orders are absolute.

As it has already been decided, the center of the group will be Miu Takigawa.

You should all prepare accordingly.

I'm speechless.

Hey, what about me? What's my group position?

Aside from Takigawa chosen as center, we don't know anything else as of yet.

I...

I thought Saito was amazing.

That's what we all thought. She had a major impact on the judges.

The race was fixed for Saito from the start. What a shame.

Quite honestly,

I'm feeling a bit baffled as to why Takigawa was made center, too.

Your voice was so soft, and you just couldn't dance.

No need to be so blunt.

I was just telling the truth.

I think that Miu as center might be really interesting!

Fujima...

Well, it doesn't matter what we think.

The Wall's Orders are absolute, after all.

Why did it pick me?

"MIU TAKIGAWA WILL TAKE CENTER"

"MIU TAKIGAWA WILL TAKE CENTER"

"MIU TAKIGAWA WILL TAKE CENTER"

Alright, everyone. Time to start our lesson for the day.

Take your place near your name tag.

"TAKIGAWA"

"TAKIGAWA"

"TAKIGAWA" Miu...

" ORGANIZING STORAGE NO CUSTOMER INTERACTION REQUIRED"

Apparently, we'll start doing voice training, as well as dance lessons, tomorrow.

Seriously? It's hard enough as it is.

Wow! That sounds so fun!

--Children are so energetic. --Every day is so fun!

--With how our lessons are ramping up, will Miu be okay when she comes back?

--You seem to be having fun every day. --With how our lessons are ramping up, will Miu be okay when she comes back?

--I am having fun every day, because I get to see all of you! I love this! --With how our lessons are ramping up, will Miu be okay when she comes back?

Today's day two, after all.

She's probably worried about whether she's going to be okay taking center.

Mr. Goda, if Takigawa continues to be absent to practice or training,

what will happen with her?

As I said, the Wall's Orders are absolute.

If she cannot accomplish what's ordered of her, and barring another Order as given by the Wall...

I cannot guarantee 22/7's future as a group.

Grasping the group's fate within her hands...

...that really is the center's role, isn't it?

"TAKIGAWA" ...that really is the center's role, isn't it?

What Saito is saying is harsh, but she's basically right.

As it stands, that's our situation.

I...

I'll head to the supermarket real quick, okay?

Okay.

Which reminds me, are you off from work today?

Y-Yeah.

Okay.

Um, Mom?

Um...

It's nothing.

What?

Hold down the fort for me, will you?

Hello, Miu!

F-Fujima?

Wait up!

So this is an apartment complex? We don't have places like this in America!

It's like an actual monster's house!

Did you also play in this park when you were their age, Miu?

Honestly, I don't remember my childhood too well.

Is that so?

I bet you were really cute, though!

What are we having for dinner?

Alright, I'll head home now.

What? You didn't come to bring me back?

Sure, I came with the intention to do so,

but when I saw your face, I changed my mind.

Truthfully, I felt a bit lost myself, whether I could do this...

Being an idol. I don't have much confidence.

But when I saw you finally start to break out of your shell

and trying to overcome your limitations so resolutely,

I suddenly saw myself as I had been, foolishly hesitating over this whole thing.

So I can't help but wonder what else you've already given me.

So whatever you decide in the end, you shouldn't worry about us.

Fujima.

I love you, Miu.

I love you so much.

Hey! I told you to quit that!

Don't push me.

What? Huh?

Wai--

You guys!

H-Hold on!

Sakura said she was going to your place, so we thought we'd tail y'all.

You were the one who said it was exciting to act like a stalker, Miyako.

I don't want to hear that from a brat who can't listen!

But I'm so relieved to see your face.

I worried that you'd pretend to be okay with everything.

Kano.

Yes, I am also a bit relieved.

Comparatively, your color looks a lot better, too.

Maruyama.

So did you really not want to take center?

But being in the front seems so much fun!

If I could, I'd do it in a heartbeat!

Toda.

It's not like I think you would be a bad center or anything,

but it's irresponsible that the Wall just threw it out there like that.

Look who's talking, seeing as how you seemed to miss her the most.

What? No, I wasn't!

Sato. Tachikawa.

But you said on the train that you might be the reason Mew-Mew didn't come to our lessons.

It's true, you did appear to be concerned about it.

I-I said that maybe I should take responsibility for my careless words.

Is that so? What an upstanding citizen!

What do you mean, upstanding?

Upstanding, like you wanted to do the right thing.

Well, too bad. I meant it. Besides, the answer was "janitor."

Are you sure that's what you meant?

Bye-bye!

Uh, yeah.

Miu!

Next time we meet, call me Sakura, okay?

Bye!

"SAKURA FUJIMA ID:XXXX PING ME ANYTIME!"

"SAVINGS ACCOUNT"

"SAVINGS ACCOUNT" Is this one day's worth?

Welcome back, Big Sister!

I'm home.

Here.

Taiyaki from Mother Sweet!

Yay!

Miu, is that...

Oh, I got paid from work.

Mom, look! This one has cream in it!

That's great. Good for you, Haru.

What the heck? They had a regular entrance this whole time!

It would have been nicer to go into this door from the start.

It's a mystery why they had us meet in front of the gorillas.

One of the Wall's Orders, right? Not quite sure about that.

Last night, I had a dream about the Wall.

What kind of dream?

--Well, the next thing I knew, I was in my room. --What the heck is that Wall, anyway?

--Why does inorganic matter get to spit out unreasonable demands? --And then, boom! It exploded, and there was light across the room.

--It hasn't said anything interesting at all so far! --What the--

--It's so scary, I can't sleep at night! --I slept just fine.

Well, I did not.

Well, then, shall we go boldly again today, too?

Ker-blam! Charge! Go with the flow!

No fair! I wanna be first!

Hey, no running in the office!

Our upstanding citizen returns.

She really is, huh?

Let's go, Miu!

Yeah, Sakura!

Let's go change for dance lessons!

S-Saito!

I was telling the truth before.

I really don't like idols, nor am I qualified to be one.

I probably should not be center, either.

But I would like to try a bit more.

I know you don't like me, and I may be a burden to you all...

...but whatever path I may take, even if I am a burden...

I want to try to become an idol worthy of your respect!

Don't get me wrong.

I don't care about you as much as you think.

"TO MS. TAKIGAWA"

"TO MS. TAKIGAWA" What's this?

An invitation?

"INVITATION" "I HAVE SOMETHING TO SHOW YOU REGARDING MISS MIU TAKIGAWA'S WORK."

Miu?

"Episode 3: Hello New World"

"Episode 3: Hello New World" "Hello, New World."