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There we go!

What is that?

I picked it up at a souvenir shop in the train station.

Is it a cat?

No idea!

Isn't he precious?

This cold, lifeless thing always issues such ridiculous orders.

I thought this little guy would make it easier to listen to.

I'm nicknaming him Mr. Wall!

"Hello New World" My new baby!

"Hello New World" He's so cute! I don't know what he is, but he's so cute!

You think they'll be mad you put him there without asking?

I've noticed the rules here often don't really make sense anyway,

so let's just leave him here, since he's cute.

She's surprisingly gentle.

And? Let's see what our adorable Mr. Wall has in store for us today in terms of Orders.

"FEBRUARY 27 PERFORM YOUR DEBUT CONCERT"

Gouda-cchi came in the morning and found it there.

Does that mean this has been waiting for us since last night?

It does seem to have that pattern of behavior.

Are we having a concert? Yay, we did it!

Even though this Order was sudden,

my guess is they were already progressing on plans with that in mind.

It emphasizes the feeling that, "The Wall is absolute," right?

At least we have a month's notice this time.

Compared to the judging, this is fair and reasonable.

It's scary to think that way, though.

Hey, do you think lots of people will come see us?

A concert. It's enough to make your heart race, right?

Yeah.

Good morning.

It is time for your lessons.

Okay, stop for now.

It seems Takigawa is still missing the beat.

I know it's hard to see everyone since you're center, but stay on beat, or it'll mess up the others.

Yes.

There's a lot to pay attention to, so dance with confidence to handle it.

Yes. I apologize.

Saito!

Hey, wait. What are you doing?

I told you to put your bangs back.

Didn't our teacher say that you needed to have more confidence?

If you look this nervous, it makes us appear less confident.

St-Sto--

Sto--

I'm not recognizing you as center, but you are in the middle of everything.

Don't let me down more than you have!

A bunny... So cute.

It's impossible.

--Tuck your arms in. --Yes.

One, two...

Miu, the lesson's starting.

♪ I was compared to other flowers ♪

♪ I lost myself to despair all alone ♪

♪ Even though every other flower had colors to them ♪

♪ I do have my own color ♪

♪ And so I started to believe in myself ♪

♪ I might even tell you that I love you ♪

I'm exhausted, but that was so much fun!

With this much practice, we should be able to nail the concert for sure!

With the work we put in, victory should be assured.

Right, right!

I'm going on ahead.

Yotsuya Culture Hall. The capacity is 200 people.

With only one month's notice, this is about the best we were able to do.

The Wall's Orders are absolute.

The concert must take place on February 27th.

This will have to do.

My muscles are killing me... Ow...

Welcome home, Miu.

I-I'm home!

How's work been recently? Is it going okay?

Ah, um, yeah. Why do you ask? Same as usual.

I'm gonna put my stuff down.

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

We'll use a projector in Miss Kono's corner, so make it more visible from behind.

I'll leave it to you.

--Mr. Gouda! --What's up?

--Check, check, one, one.

--Something's wrong with the stereo system. --Check, check, one, one.

--The venue said it was the short notice, so repairs won't happen until next week. --Mic test. Mic test. Mic test.

Can we use it for the concert?

Well, I'm hoping we'll be able to improvise something.

Then please try your best.

Th-This doesn't suit me at all.

Look! Look!

There's a piano!

Last week, they said we'd have a piano here when they talked with us.

I can't play the piano!

--Miu, can you play the piano at all? --What?

Hey, hey, look. Look at that.

It's incredible, right? Right?

They're at capacity.

This is just our debut. I guess these are hardcore idol fans.

I heard that the capacity was 200.

There are a lot more people than that.

You gotta be kidding! There must be more than 2,000 people out there!

Oh, this ain't good! Now I'm getting really nervous.

We're raising the curtain.

--Whoa! It's so loud! --Amazing!

Stand by, please!

Y-Yeah!

It's so bright.

I can barely open my eyes.

--And even though it's so loud, it's like all the sounds are so far away.

--♪ The western part of our school ♪ --And even though it's so loud, it's like all the sounds are so far away.

--♪ To our clubroom ♪ --And even though it's so loud, it's like all the sounds are so far away.

--♪ To our clubroom ♪ --Where is everyone?

--♪ My skirt is waving in the wind ♪ --The audience...

--♪ I run all alone ♪ --The audience...

--♪ I run all alone ♪ --I wonder if I really look like an idol to them?

--♪ I heard the upperclassmen quit ♪

--♪ I heard the upperclassmen quit ♪ --It looks like a TV crew is here, too.

--♪ I heard about it just now ♪ --It looks like a TV crew is here, too.

--♪ I heard about it just now ♪ --Surely, Mom won't hear about this.

--♪ Because of a certain sudden incident ♪ --Surely, Mom won't hear about this.

--♪ Because of a certain sudden incident ♪ --How long can I hide this?

--♪ I can't stop shaking ♪

--♪ I can't stop shaking ♪ --If she found out, I wonder what she would think?

--♪ She smiles gently ♪ --If she found out, I wonder what she would think?

--♪ She smiles gently ♪ --And if she finds out, how much longer can I keep being an idol?

--♪ Did you open both arms and take her into them? ♪ --And if she finds out, how much longer can I keep being an idol?

♪ Even if you don't change your mind ♪

--♪ I'd like you to hear what I have to say ♪

--♪ I'd like you to hear what I have to say ♪ --The only thing I care about now is making this concert a success!

♪ I liked you so much that I told others about it ♪

--♪ I was so excited just to have you at my side ♪ --I'm starting to get used to the lights.

♪ I hid my feelings so you wouldn't figure it out for so long ♪

--♪ I couldn't confess about how I felt ♪

--♪ I couldn't confess about how I felt ♪ --Why?

--♪ This first love ♪

--♪ This first love ♪ --Why, why?

♪ Had the scent of shampoo to it ♪

Why is Mom here?

We did it!

This is a bead necklace that's 30 cm and threaded in a minute! Feast your beady eyes on it!

They're awfully plain.

Oh, but I think it's cute!

Is this really gonna endear us to the audience?

They sure are a bitter lot, ain't they? They've put poor Jun to sleep!

Hey, everyone! Are you having fun?

Yeah!

Hey, wait!

This is hilarious!

Okay, next, we'll have Miu Takigawa introduce herself!

Mew-Mew!

Hey, Miu?

Miu?

Um, my name is Miu Takigawa, and I'm from Saitama Prefecture...

And I'm... pleased to meet you.

Hey, your voice is too soft!

Raise your mic up a bit!

You need to make them like you.

Um...

--What's wrong with her? --She can't speak.

Crap, we're running over our allotted time.

--Go to the next song. --Roger that.

♪ I don't believe in myself ♪

♪ I did not even know I existed ♪

Miu!

♪ On windy days, the wind would blow until it stopped ♪

--♪ And I never even thought of leaving my room ♪

--♪ And I never even thought of leaving my room ♪ --All of this...

--♪ And I never even thought of leaving my room ♪ --It's all my fault.

--♪ I pulled open the curtains over my heart ♪ --I'm sorry, Mom.

--♪ I pulled open the curtains over my heart ♪ --I'm sorry, everyone.

--♪ I breathed softly in my corner of the world ♪

--♪ I breathed softly in my corner of the world ♪ --All because I kept it a secret...

--♪ When you dream, it somehow comes with expectations ♪ --Because I'm terrible at dancing and singing...

--♪ When you dream, it somehow comes with expectations ♪ --Because I got fired...

--♪ If it it's going to hurt, then I don't want to dream anymore ♪ --That's how its always been, because I am a fool.

--♪ If it it's going to hurt, then I don't want to dream anymore ♪ --And because I'm slow, I'm always a burden to those around me.

--♪ I am a flower that holds no color ♪ --I run from things I don't want to do, and I make people sad.

--♪ If we are to cross paths again ♪ --I run from things I don't want to do, and I make people sad.

--♪ If we are to cross paths again ♪ --I knew I shouldn't have done this, become an idol.

--♪ Surely you won't remember me ♪ --I shouldn't have done this at all.

--♪ Surely you won't remember me ♪ --I'm so sorry, everyone.

--♪ So don't tell me you love me ♪

--♪ So don't tell me you love me ♪ --I'm so sorry.

--♪ So don't tell me you love me ♪

The music stopped.

What, what?

What's happening?

The sound system I mentioned...

Did something break?

--No way. --Hey, wait a second!

Everyone, calm down.

Issues with the sound system?

What? Seriously?

You think they're gonna cancel the rest?

What's going on?

What's happening?

Is this how things are going to end?

Seriously? When we finally got our debut concert, too.

Sakura.

Everything will be fine.

The staff will figure out something, so don't cry, okay?

Sakura...

Hey, Miu!

Takigawa? You need to get back up on--

Miu.

This is the next part of the song?

♪ The blue sky was less severe than I thought it would be ♪

--♪ In your kind gaze that had freedom within it ♪

--♪ In your kind gaze that had freedom within it ♪ --Nicorun?

--♪ In your kind gaze that had freedom within it ♪

♪ It knocked on the lonely window in my heart ♪

♪ The wideness of the world taught me ♪

♪ That one needs a reason to feel they can live ♪

--♪ Even if the driving wind and rain come upon me, I shall live again ♪

--♪ Even if the driving wind and rain come upon me, I shall live again ♪ --Get Takigawa on film!

--Fire up that projector! --On it!

♪ I am a flower that once held color ♪

--♪ I just realized this ♪ --Miu.

--♪ I just realized this ♪

♪ You gave me light ♪

♪ It's okay for you to tell me you love me ♪

♪ Even if everything is someone else's problem ♪

♪ I will stay by your side ♪

♪ I can hear your voice calling me in the distance ♪

♪ I was compared to other flowers ♪

♪ I lost myself to despair all alone ♪

♪ Even though every other flower had colors to them ♪

♪ I do have my own color ♪

♪ And so I started to believe in myself ♪

♪ I might even tell you that I love you ♪

Miu! That was amazing!

What was that? That was so cool!

I had no clue you were so good at playing the piano.

You're certainly no amateur!

Come with me.

Well, you sure gave them a reason to love you.

Just like I taught her to.

Don't lie.

Hey, everyone! Was that exciting enough for you?

Um... Before this, I had a part-time job in the service sector....

Miu.

But, uh...

I was fired.

Miu.

At first, I hesitated in being an idol.

A month before, I wasn't sure where my next job would come from.

I wasn't optimistic enough to have something like dreams.

I couldn't even tell right from left.

For today's concert,

it was the first time where I wanted nothing more than to succeed.

Because, right here and now, this is where I'm meant to be.

I had a lot of fun today.

Thank you so much.

Thank you so much!

"MOM I HAVE MIXED FEELINGS. LET'S TALK AT HOME."

"BUT YOU WERE SO GREAT PLAYING THE PIANO."

Mom!

Saito?

Sorry that I took control there and did something selfish.

But you sang so well, and I think that's what saved us out there today.

I said before, didn't I?

I hate people who immediately apologize.

The way you clipped your hair...

It looks good.

Seriously, this cat asks way too much of us.

So we're sure it's a cat, huh?

He obviously ain't a dog, right?

I can't believe we went ahead and did what it ordered of us,

and all we got were sound system issues.

Well, thanks to Christel over here swooping in and playing the piano, everything turned out okay.

"Christel", huh?

I mean, who's making these plates, though?

What if someone is inside that thing?

We would definitely hear them.

More likely, it's an AI with a specific idol raising algorhythm programmed into it,

and that's where the Orders come from.

So it's making the plates itself, then?

That can't be right.

Hi, hello! Excuse me! Is anyone home?

Please stop that!

Remember, questioning the Wall is not permitted.

Oh, you're faithful.

There's no use thinking about it.

Our debut went pretty well, so we may as well start listening to Mr. Wall's whims.

Um, Miu?

What is it, Sakura?

No, it's nothing.

Okay. I'm going ahead to the lockers.

Okay!

I just can't seem to say it.

"Episode 4: The Promised Flower"

"Episode 4: The Promised Flower" "The Promised Flower."