Me... become Onii-chan's substitute? (Onii-chan - older brother)
Today for the first time, I saw angels with my own eyes.
Next is the new member, Sakuraba Mio!
So you're the new member? You have a cute face.
You look like a girl.
Hurry up before the president comes back.
Eh? Here?
Over here, over here.
Woman?
I will never accept you!
Now nobody would think you're a woman.
Yes.
You...
are a woman, aren't you?
Do you want to become famous so badly that you'd even tell such a big lie and deceive people?
This is unbelievable.
You are such a scum!
Ren-san, please wait a moment!
Please listen to my explanation.
Ren-san, please don't go.
What's going on?
I'm begging you.
Let me go!
I don't want to have anything to do with you anymore!
I saw something I shouldn't have.
I'm gonna give this video to the president.
This is the end for you.
If he sings and becomes famous,
your mother will come to see you.
He believes in that. That's why he has been trying so hard.
For your sake.
Hey, wait!
How do I delete this?
Are you messing with me? Give it back!
Let go!
No!
Even if you delete this video,
you can't change the fact that you're a woman.
You can't erase that fact!
That's... true.
You!
This is impossible.
But, how?
Alright.
Don't fall down.
It's alright.
Somehow.
Ren-san, your cellphone is undamaged.
Get down quickly.
Help me!
I'm... I'm going to fall...
Wait here. Don't move.
I'm going to look for a ladder.
Ren-san...
Don't sound so pathetic!
I'm gonna get you down from there. Just wait a bit!
But my hands are hurting...
I'm at my limit.
I can't...
I can't...hold on anymore.
Mio, come, just jump!
I can't!
I...
I will catch you for sure.
Come!
Okay.
How long are you planning to lie like that?
Huh?
You're so heavy!
I am sorry!
Ever since I met you, only bad things have happened to me.
You jinx!
Trouble-bearing woman, Accident Express Delivery!
I'm sorry.
I am sorry that I lied.
But, I thought...
if I become famous,
my mother who is out there somewhere might come to see me.
I've been separated from my mother since I was really young.
I haven't seen her since then.
So what?
No, it's just...
I won't approve of you.
The lie you told was the worst kind of lie!
I understand.
Tomorrow...
I'll definitely tell President Ando.
Because if you don't tell him, I will.
Okay.
What happened?
Are you alright?
Let go of me. I don't want anything to do with you anymore!
Ren-san, don't go.
If I am around you any longer, I...
I won't be able to control myself.
Ren-san.
They are gays?
No, no way, not possible!
Ren, it's dangerous if you two go out alone.
It's not like I went out because I wanted to.
That fellow is...
So...it's already been discovered.
That was faster than I expected.
What should we do?
There's no other way.
I will talk to President Ando tomorrow.
Hey! Don't be rash.
Calm down.
Listen.
There is something like an order to things.
If you tell him so suddenly,
who knows what he'll do.
He's much scarier than you think.
Really?
Then I will be sunk in a deep sea and be eaten by fish...
Well then, I will be the one to talk to the President tomorrow.
You just do what you always do, all right?
Okay.
Mom.
When can I next see you?
I'll help you. Give me your hand.
Sorry to trouble you.
You don't look good. Is anything wrong?
I'm always failing
and creating trouble for everybody.
I'm so embarrassed.
A few years ago,
when we weren't successful yet,
I didn't have any money and I had many part-time jobs.
There are those part-time jobs acting in "Hero Shows", right?
I thought it wouldn't be embarrassing since I would be wearing a mask.
So, I went to try it out.
All right.
Thank you!
But when I got there,
by some mistake, the only role left was that of the princess.
Huh?
I don't have a choice, so I did it.
Look.
This is you?
I thought, I wouldn't have a chance to dress like a woman again in the future,
so I took a photo for memory's sake.
I've also
made embarrassing mistakes and failed many times before.
So, don't despair.
You're the first one I've shown this photo to.
I've told you my secret.
From now on, if anything bothers you,
you can tell me.
Thank you!
It can't be...
Don't tell me Shu-san is also interested in Mio?
Ouch!
Yuki-san, are you alright?
Yuki-san.
I will treat your pain gently.
I'm fine.
Don't come over, don't bother me.
I'm begging you, leave me alone!
You are a woman, aren't you?
This is the end for you.
So, I have to say goodbye tonight?
I will definitely
let you see our mother.
If he sings and become famous,
your mother will come to see him.
He believes in that.
That's why he has been trying hard. For you.
Onii-chan.
In hope of meeting mother someday,
you've worked so hard to reach this stage.
But I couldn't
stay as a member of A.N.JELL.
I'm sorry.
What? Mio hit Ren?
That makes me so mad.
A.N.JELL only needs three members.
Mio is not needed!
It's not a joke!
I've told you I'm related to him!
Yes, yes, I've seen lots of people claiming to be relatives.
What are you saying, that's so rude!
Go back, go back.
Yes, do a pose and look over here, right.
Good, Nana-chan's smiling face is the best.
Thank you very much.
It's the last shot, so please give us your best smiles.
One, two, done.
Let's take a break.
Great, time for lunch.
Amazing!
Today's catering is so luxurious.
Ren-san, aren't you eating?
It's sashimi. (sashimi - raw fish)
Are you trying to kill me?
You're allergic to shrimp.
I am sorry.
What's with him? He's in a bad mood.
Shu-san.
He's the same.
Mabuchi-san.
He hasn't called yet.
Just today, we received more than 30 companies' requests for interviews.
OK, OK. Because Mio's first live performance is coming up soon.
Mabuchi, are you listening me?
Yes, I'm sorry.
You look terrible. Are you okay?
I am a little bit nervous.
Nervous? Why?
It...it's about Mio.
What's wrong with Mio?
Actually,
Mio is...
- a wo... wom... - What?
wom...
Wom...
That photographer thinks he's such hot stuff, flirting with me...
even though he has no talent or looks.
You're a fairy with a bad mouth.
Ren...
...-san, you are here!
I am sorry, I didn't realize you're here.
Still trying to act like a fairy?
Because it's my job to sell dreams.
You're no angel yourself, right?
We should be able to get along well.
Sorry for making you wait.
It's Ren-sama!
I am Nana's stylist, Toru. Do you remember me?
Dodosukododosuko.
Shut up!
Suko.
Katsuragi Ren.
I'm definitely going to make you look at me.
So, you told the president?
I came straight out and said it.
...up to "wo", but not "man".
I knew that it would be like this!
I can't. It's impossible.
Ren has already found out, so whatever you do, you're done for.
No, no, no, my life is at stake here!
Then what will you do?
Thank you for taking care of me to this point.
I had a good dream. So long!
Mabuchi-sama.
No, I...wasn't thinking of running away, not even the slightest bit.
One of Mio's fans handed this to me.
Thanks.
Mio, we're starting practice now.
Forget him, he seems to have something more important to attend to.
I'm sorry.
Ren, what happened?
A.N.JELL doesn't need him.
Mio, if you are looking for the president, he has gone out.
If that's the case...
I heard Ren found out.
Sorry, I was careless too.
No, Rina-san did nothing wrong.
Mabuchi-san.
Someone asked the guard to give this to you.
Father!
He said a middle-aged woman in blue brought it here.
Could she be my mother?
Maybe.
Mother.
That's Mio.
Hey, you! Don't bother A.N.JELL.
Right, you're not needed.
Sorry, please let me through.
What's she doing?
Hold it!
Mother.
Isn't that A.N.JELL's Mio?
Please give me an autograph!
Excuse me, sorry.
Please let me through, sorry.
Ren-san.
Get in the car!
My mother could have come here, she could be nearby...
Get in the car first!
You can't understand how I feel!
Understand? I don't want to understand!
"Mother, mother"...you're just being annoying!
Don't create any more problems that would cause trouble to the band again!
Aa... I took it!
Ren, great timing! I was looking for you.
Mio has something important to tell you.
Eh?
Go on, tell him
Go on, tell him!
I'm sorry, Mio. Can we talk tomorrow? I have a lunch meeting now.
Ren, you come with me.
Why do I have to go? I still have rehearsal after this...
It's okay, it's okay.
Ren, this is Mizusawa Reiko.
It's nice to meet you.
I am Mizusawa Reiko.
Mio.
Do you have time?
We'd like you to do this song arrangement.
I also like this song a lot. I really feel honored!
I wonder if you would help me?
I decline.
Jesus! Hey, Ren!
President Ando, could we talk while we eat?
That sounds good.
Delicious!
Eat, please!
What's wrong?
There's shrimp in this.
Really?
I am very sorry. He is allergic to shrimp.
Don't feel bad, please.
It's natural that you didn't know about it.
Why aren't you eating?
You're so stubborn. Just like your father.
Ren.
Ren!
Wow! This is awesome!
I don't know what happened between you and Ren,
but don't feel bad.
You're also a member of A.N.JELL.
Why are you so kind to me?
I...
We are friends. It's natural.
Then, let's eat.
Okay.
I'm eating.
You are really careless.
Sorry, I am going to the washroom for a moment.
Ren-san.
Why are you here?
What's wrong?
Nothing.
Did you eat shrimp?
Even you know about it.
Ren-san!
Shu-san, I am sorry.
I happened to run into Ren-san.
He looks like he's not feeling well. I'm very worried.
Is that so...
I understand.
Ren-san! Here, water.
You.
You said you sing because you want to meet your mother.
That's right.
You're wasting your time.
You were abandoned by her.
She must have forgotten about you.
No, that's not the case...
It is! You'll only be miserable if you keep thinking like that!
Just give up!
I don't want to.
I have always
wanted to see her.
I...
don't even remember what my mother looks like.
I would get lonely
and look at the stars
and think of them as my mother
But...
One day my hand will definitely reach them,
and I will be able to see my mother.
I have been living with this belief.
My mother, too,
must be thinking the same way.
That's why...
That's why, I won't...
I won't give up on seeing her.
Ren-san, I'm begging you.
Please let me stay in A.N.JELL.
I will do my best to be a useful member of the band.
This is
my mother's ring that is precious to me.
i'm entrusting it to you, so please believe me.
You really believe you will meet your mother one day?
Yes.
Because I believe
as long as you pray with your heart, your wish will be come true.
Is that so...
Then, let's test it out.
Let's see if you can achieve your dream when you pray with all your heart.
You're too much.
I've said that it's my treasure!
Didn't you say that if you pray with your heart, it will come true?
Then, try to find that ring!
If you find it, I will accept you.
All right.
I will definitely find it.
That's undeniable proof that Ren and Mio don't get along! What do you think?
These are great pictures. Well done, Hashimoto-chan.
With this, our sales figures will definitely double!
He's not just cute, but also a troublemaker, the best combination!
We can't thank you enough, Mio. Cheers!
I won't give up.
Never.
As I thought...
That fellow...
Mio.
Mio!
Hey, wake up!
Ren-san!
I'm sorry for causing you trouble again.
I have to look for the ring...
Mio, stop looking!
I won't give up!
If it's the ring...
I...
Ren-san, you found it for me, right?
Eh?
Thank you!
Thank you so, so much!
No...
So it's true that if you wish for something from the bottom of your heart,
and never give up striving for it,
your dreams can come true!
We agreed on it, didn't we?
You said that if I found the ring, I can stay in A.N.Jell.
Yes.
I only promised to help you keep your secret.
I will not accept you as a member until your first performance becomes a success.
Yes, I will work hard!
Sheesh, I'm all wet.
In such a filthy place too...
It's so cute!
What is?
On your head, look.
F...
Fro...
Ren-san, are you all right?!
Ren-san, please wake up. Are you all right?
-=Ren's savior! Mio!=-
-=The discord is just a rumor! Thank you, Mio!=-
-=Thank you, Mio! There is no discord!=-
Yay! The rumors about the bad blood between the members have been wiped away, Mabuchi.
Yay! The rumors about the bad blood between the members has been wiped away, Mabuchi.
Hashimoto-chan always gets check-mated in the end.
Ren-san, welcome home. Are you all right?
It was just anaemia.
Thank goodness it was nothing serious.
Mmm...
Welcome back.
Strange...why was Ren-san at the park with Mio?
Besides that, why does Shu-san look at Mio with so much passion?
It doesn't make any sense!
~ Even if I turn my eyes away, ~
~ even if I try to turn my back, ~
~ I can't forget your smiling face ~
~ Truth be told... ~
Mio, you're late again!
Calm down and listen carefully to the beat of the drums.
Yes, I'm sorry.
It's all right, try again.
I've made changes to the last hook,
So, from the back...
Don't miss your cue again. Got that?
Yes!
Let's try it one more time?
Was it perfect?
Yay! Yuki-san, thank you!
Why?
Why is my heart beating so fast?
Hey, Yuki, he's a guy.
Ren-san...
Thank you for all the things you've taught me.
It's still too early to say all this.
Say it when you make your first performance tomorrow a success.
Yes, I'll do my best.
It would be great if it reaches your mother.
Yes.
But, this is not just for my mother,
for A.N.Jell too, I'll make it a success.
Mio, your face is too stiff. Relax, relax.
You've practiced so much, it'll be fine.
No, it's better if you stay nervous.
Otherwise I don't know what you will come up with again.
Right, it's the last rehearsal. Let's give it all we've got!
Shu, about the second song, the guitar solo is already in the chorus...
Hey, Mio, can I talk to you for a moment?
Yes.
The lady in blue from before seems to have come to the company.
But, you're having your important live performance now.
I'll be going to see her, and I will contact you later.
I understand. Please take care of it.
Ok, that's it for the final rehearsal. The actual performance will start in 30 minutes.
Thank you, everybody.
Come over here.
Give me your phone!
Eh?
It's your important first live performance after this. Concentrate more on it.
I'm sorry.
Actually, the lady in blue just came to the company.
Mabuchi-san is seeing her now.
He said he would call me after talking to her.
Is that so...
Even if that's the case, give me your phone.
Didn't you promise that you would make this first performance a success?
For your mother's sake,
and for A.N.JELL as well.
You're right. I'm sorry.
Please take care of it until the live ends, Ren-san.
I will give my best.
~ Even if someday, the two of us ~
~ get hurt, and cry, ~
~ love, love. ~
~ is everything, is everything. ~
~ As long as we are together, it's alright. ~
~ The truth is, I knew ~
~ that I loved you this much. ~
~ All the sleepless nights ~
~ are because of you. ~
~ I was lost until now ~
~ But still I thought ~
~ This unchanged promise ~
~ I want to tell you, So it's only you. ~
~ I love you. ~
Mio, Mio, Mio!
Good job!
Oh Mio, awesome.
It was really exciting.
Thank you.
Ren-san,
Shu-san, I'm sorry, but can I borrow your phone a moment?
Yeah,sure.
Thank you!
It's from Mabuchi.
This is Mio. How was it?
I sent you a mail just now. Didn't you see it?
No, I didn't. I gave my phone to Ren-san.
If that's the case...
About that...
That person is not your mother.
She is your aunt.
Eh?
She is?
But, didn't she know something about my mother?
Her address or...
I'm really sorry, but...
your mother...
is already dead.
Mio.
One day my hand will definitely reach it,
and I will be able to meet my mother.
I have been living with this belief.
If you give it your best without giving up your dreams will become true.
Ren-san...
My mother is...
my mother is...
I know.
You don't have to say anything more.