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I love power.

It's Mia Koide.

Any job's tough when you haven't gotten the hang of it, huh?

When I was an idol, I was consumed by the public.

Former Idol, City Council Member Mia Koide

But it seems nothing has changed.

The powerful end up on top.

First, you gotta figure out who actually holds power.

That's the key to success.

Just kidding.

That's why...

I've called some friends over to the mayor's office.

"No Unauthorized Entry"

Come, come.

Mia, are you really sure this is okay?

Isn't this place off limits?

Sayaka's Older Brother (Gay Bartender) Masashi Yamanaka

Mia's Childhood Friend Sayaka Yamanaka

Don't worry about it.

But isn't this the office of the most powerful person in town?

"Mayor's Office"

Well, I'm looking to be mayor too, so isn't it fine?

Attagirl!

Isn't that just the booze talking?

Anyway, Sayaka, you switched boyfriends again, right?

You're asking this now?

Word seems to be all around town.

I wouldn't say that, but my boyfriend is pretty famous around here.

The young president of a rice company, right?

Yeah. Businessmen are in a whole different league.

He's really warm and mellow.

I feel like marrying him.

Really?

Warm, accepting people are so nice.

I've fallen for a guy like that before.

More unrequited love?

It wasn't a big deal.

You say that, but it was another weirdo, right?

Nope.

I met him when I worried about my gravure career.

He was a businessman too.

Oh, it's that idol again.

Buttoning her clothes all the way to the top.

She can only get away with that now.

You think so?

Lately my swimsuits have gotten skimpier and skimpier.

The one they gave me today...

It was like this.

Must have been tough

Right?

I've been working so hard.

Wanna go somewhere next time you're off?

Absolutely!

Where should we go?

The pool?

The pool sounds nice!

In a smaller bikini

What? A swimsuit smaller than I wore today?

Don't be silly.

But maybe I will...

Come on, do it

I wonder if I should.

Do you want a drink?

You bought something else?

Didn't you already have this?

I didn't

How much did this cost?

50,000 yen

50,000 yen!?

This costs that much?

But I kind of like it.

Yeah, it's kind of calming.

Yeah.

Hm?

See anything different?

The size of the salmon?

Correct!

Yay, I got it right!

I'll put these down here, okay?

That's how he was.

What company did he run?

He didn't belong to one and worked as a gym instructor.

But he had a president's business card.

That makes him a businessman?

Well, "president" was written right on the card.

Also, his body was banging.

How banging?

His muscles were huge and bulging.

Love it.

Muscular guys make you feel so protected.

Right?

--Right?

So he was rich?

No, not at all.

Well, it wasn't a whole lot...

But he did sometimes ask me for money.

Another freeloader?

No, he worked really hard every day.

And he was always taking the lead.

And he was a president.

He just overspent a little or rather...

A generous guy, right?

No, didn't he just waste money? I mean those types exist.

Even if I didn't like that part about him...

He was still hot.

Any pictures?

Yeah.

Here.

A foreigner?

Latin!

--Yes!

He's decked out in brand names!

Handsome, right? And stylish!

And a great bod!

But he's got all that idol merch. He went to shake their hands?

Yeah, he said he used to be a fan of mine.

And liked idols.

He sure has a lot of merch though.

You know, he casually spent like 6,000 dollars on his favorite idol.

Don't tell me that was all your money?

Don't be silly.

He borrowed money from a lot of other foreigners.

He was debt-ridden.

But they all chose to lend him money,

Because he was cheerful and friendly.

Anyway, you've been to his house?

Yeah, he'd call me over casually.

Just like a Latin lover.

But you weren't dating.

No, I thought I'd tell him how I felt.

But I couldn't.

Why not?

He was arrested.

What?

Money problems?

Molestation.

But he was totally innocent.

Japan's just harsh about stuff like that.

Did he not do it? Maybe casually?

He definitely didn't.

I mean, he never even touched my butt.

That doesn't really prove his innocence.

Anyway, there's no way he did it.

So what happened to him?

He left for New York after he got out of prison.

Didn't come back.

Maybe I should visit him.

Don't.

But I wasn't able to tell him I liked him.

What a weird end to things.

Yeah.

Click!

After this... Mia Koide will belt a nostalgic classic ♪

Cotton Handkerchief Lyrics: Takashi Matsumoto Composition: Kyohei Tsutsumi

My love, I'm departing

On a train heading east

In the colorful city

I'll find a present for you

No dear

I have nothing I want

Just don't let the city color you

And come back to me

Come back as you are

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