For the promotional video of Mio's new song,
we made a hurried decision for Nana-chan to appear in it.
She said my hairpin was hers and she tried to take it from me.
I bought this hairpin for her. Too bad for you, you lying fairy.
Because I gave birth to you, I lost someone important to me too.
If you're going to say that,
at least remember when you gave birth to me!
I'm thankful that Ren-san was born.
I can't take it anymore!
Pretending to be a guy... how long do you intend to keep lying to everyone?
Not only that,
you couldn't possibly have
fallen in love with Ren, have you?
Answer me, Mio!
You've got some nerve.
Liking him even though you know he's my boyfriend.
That's...
Shall I tell him for you?
That you like him.
Please, stop!
Then, don't get close to Ren,
don't talk to him, don't even look him in the eyes!
You're not someone who is allowed to like him.
If you can't stop doing that, I will expose the truth about you.
About you being a woman, everything.
How big this scandal can get...
I'm sure even you can understand, right?
That would be the end of A.N.JELL.
What happened?
This is bad. Mio-san seems to be ill.
Mio, are you okay?
He seems to be feeling really bad.
Maybe he has a fever.
Can you stand up?
You really seem hot.
What happened? Did something happen?
Mio seems to be having a fever.
Really? It's because the schedule had been too packed recently.
Mabuchi, what happened, you're supposed to take care of the schedule!
No...I'm sorry.
Please take care of yourself.
It would be bad if something were to happen to Mio.
If something... were to happen.
Bye.
Just watch, Mio.
I'll show you what happens when you get in my way.
Don't get close to Ren.
If you can't stop doing that, I will expose the truth about you.
I can't like him.
But this has been the best birthday I've had.
Thanks.
I can't...
like him.
Excuse me.
I've found the contact details of composer Sakuraba's next-of-kin.
I see.
Thank you.
With this...
I can meet them.
Mug used by A.N.JELL, 30 000.
Toothbrushes,
100 000.
You're my way out of debtor's hell!
Mio, why are you here?
I have a slight cold...
If I stayed in the room, I'd give it to Ren-san.
In that case, why don't you sleep in my room?
I'll prepare clothes for you to change into too.
Thank you very much.
Right?
With this, I'll get Mio's used T-shirt.
Should I have a celebration in advance?
Mio, you're here?
How are you feeling?
Well...
Still a little out of it...
Keeping yourself healthy is also part of being a professional.
You've created trouble for the staff.
I'm sorry.
Even if you say such harsh things, it couldn't be helped, right?
Rest well now, Mio.
It'd be better to cool your head. I'll get some ice.
Get well soon.
Seeing you suffer like this...
I can't bear it.
Is she all right?
She's probably still having a fever.
Should I just go and take a quick look?
You!
Water... I want to drink...
You're burning up!
Hey! Hey, Mio, pull yourself together!
Look, can you walk? We're at the hospital.
Hospital...
I'm not going to the hospital.
Why not? You're having a really high fever.
Once they examine me, they'll know that I'm a girl.
If that happens, there will be a huge problem.
I don't want to create trouble for everyone.
This isn't the time to say something like that!
I don't want to!
I don't want you to get hurt because of me.
You don't have to worry about me.
Your body is much more important than me right now!
Let's go.
Didn't you say this before?
That you're putting your life into A.N.JELL.
We're putting our lives into this band.
A.N.JELL doesn't need someone who's not serious!
If I go to the hospital, everything will be lost.
Everything that's important to you.
I couldn't bear something like that.
That's why I will not go to the hospital.
Never.
What happened?
He's having a high fever.
I'll take care of him too.
I''ll take care of him, so you don't need to worry.
If there are too many people fussing around him, Mio won't be able to calm down either.
Are you cold?
Is there another blanket or something...
This is...
from that time?
She only has this set of clothing.
He took care of me all night.
You're awake?
How are you feeling?
A little sluggish,
but it seems like the fever's gone.
Really? That's good.
Hey.
I have something important to say.
Listen up.
Okay...
I've changed my mind about you.
Eh?
Even though you seemed to be suffering,
you were more concerned
for A.N.JELL than for yourself.
I was somewhat...
impressed, I would say.
Therefore, I have
decided to accept you.
Eh?
From now on,
I will protect you.
Don't carry the burden by yourself.
Talk to me if there's anything.
Anything at all.
Understand?
Th...
Thank you very much!
Don't cry!
Your fever is gone.
Then, I'm going to bed.
Ren-san...
I will expose the truth about you. That would be the end of A.N.JELL.
I can't tell Ren-san.
I have to do something about it myself.
The debut of the promotional video?
Hold a grand preview event. This is the time to launch our attack.
The reborn A.N.JELL, Mio's solo debut song,
and the most prominent couple, Ren and Nana appearing in the video...
There's nothing better to get people's attention.
I see. As expected of our President.
We'll put everything that the company has into making this a grand event.
This is our once-in-a-lifetime chance to make Mio into a man.
A man?
Yes, sir! I will contact the relevant departments immediately.
Look forward to this, Mio.
I'm going to give you the best debut event ever!
Hey, hey, it's for the preview event.
Ren will be going too, right?
So what?
That's not how you really feel.
You're being stubborn.
I wonder if Yuki will also be there? I'm so excited!
Preview event...
A lot of people from the media will be there, right?
This is where it really starts, Mio.
I'm really sorry to call you here so suddenly.
No, no, it's an honor.
To be able to meet the Mizusawa Reiko-san.
You said it was about rearranging my older brother's song?
Yes, Takumi-sa... I mean...
Um.... the composer Sakuraba-san
had a pair of twins, didn't he?
You are well-informed.
That's because I was quite close to Sakuraba-san.
You were close to my brother?
Would it be possible to let me meet the twins?
I have to discuss the copyright issue,
but I don't know their contact details.
Ah, is that so?
I'm sorry.
I don't know where those children are.
We parted when they were young, and I haven't seen them since.
Um... is there no way to contact them?
I think that might be a bit impossible...
So, about the money...
I mean... you can talk to me
regarding the copyright of the song.
All right!
With this, if the song sells well, the royalties...
I thought I would be able to meet them this way...
I want to meet them soon.
Those children...
Ren-san, Shu-san.
Where did the two of them go?
Wait a minute.
That means, it's just me and Mio.
Mio...
How is it, Mio? Delicious?
Yes, it's really good.
Isn't it?
I really, really, really studied that recipe on the Internet.
It's really nutritious, so you'll be able to recover from the cold right away.
Thank you, Yuki-san.
Idiot, you don't have to thank me.
As long as I can see you smile...
But they're really heartless, Ren-san and Shu-san.
Even though you have a cold, they've both gone out.
Where did they go?
It's better to have another set of clothing for disguising with.
Since you never know what might happen.
It's for a disguise, a disguise.
Not a present.
That's not right.
No, no, no...
This one.
An aromatherapy candle?
It'd be good if she likes this.
A present for your girlfriend?
You're choosing it with such care.
It'll be good if she's happy to get it.
If she really was my girlfriend,
I'd be extremely happy.
He fell asleep?
Idiot, Mio is a guy!
A guy, a guy, a guy!
Because he's a guy...
Even though he's a guy...
Even though he's a guy.
I'm back.
What are you doing?
Nothing.
Welcome back, Shu-san.
Mio, a present for you.
For me?
Yes.
It's pretty!
Thank you very much!
Because it's good to relax when you have a cold.
Hello.
Thank you for your hard work.
It's Nana. Is it a good time to speak now?
It's fine.
Couldn't you sound a little happier?
Hey, next week, you're having the PV preview event, right? (PV - promotional video)
Yes.
Why don't you say it there? About being a girl.
Eh... I can't do something like that.
In that case, should I send the media a fax?
Which do you think is better?
Being exposed by someone else,
or telling everyone yourself?
=Isn't it better to say it yourself and apologize?=
Think about it carefully.
Which would you choose to do
for the Ren you like so much?
What should I do?
I'm coming in.
Ren-san...
How are you feeling?
I'm much better.
Really? That's good.
Here.
Use it if anything happens.
This is...
It's beautiful!
It's really...
cute.
Why don't you say it there? About being a girl.
Mother Superior,
even though the present from Ren-san
makes me really happy,
I'm really miserable...
Mio seems to be down lately.
I guess she must be troubled about her feelings for Shu.
Great, everyone is here. Please come in!
Why did you follow us?
I really like Shingo-san.
That's too close.
Oi, it's Katori Shingo-san. Greet him, greet him.
Nice to meet you, I am Katori from SMAP.
You've worked hard.
Cool, terrific!
I am one of A.N.JELL fans.
New member, Mio-kun!
Yes.
I'm supporting you!
Thank you very much!
Continue to work hard, okay?
I will.
A.N.JELL is the best!
The best!
But if we're talking about the best,
I watched the movie. It was good.
I was so touched that I cried at the end.
Thank you very much.
Hoge! (Hoge - a catchphrase of Shingo's character in the movie they are talking about.)
As expected, a policeman's story is really touching.
That part was good. "Inspector 103 calling headquarters."
There are 3 idiots...
- Love Injection! - Love Injection!
How should we respond to this?
Somehow... they're really excited.
Right, it's time for the show!
Mio.
If there's anything troubling you, come and talk to me, okay?
Rina-san.
Thank you very much.
Do your best.
It's almost here, Mio.
The day when we will reveal that fantastic video
will be here soon.
Tomorrow, we won't be calling the other members.
You, the stage belongs to you alone.
Do your best.
You don't seem excited. Why is that?
President, you're too excited.
Is that so?
Are you feeling uncertain about your solo debut?
Listen, Mio.
I think that it's a miracle.
Eh?
You and Ren,
Shu, Yuki,
four talented people
working together as a team in this era.
That's why
I devote myself to supporting all of you.
It's not just your talent,
ever since you became a member,
I have seen how hard you have worked.
That's why, Mio,
you just have to believe in yourself
and keep pushing ahead.
Tomorrow, give it all you've got.
If you do that, it will definitely be a success.
President.
I'm really
proud of
all of you.
President.
Thank you for everything you've done for me.
I'm really sorry.
Goodbye.
Sorry to have kept you waiting.
For Yuki-san, it's his favorite curry.
For Shu-san, it's elegant Italian.
and for Ren-san, it's a ginger and pumpkin stew that's good for the throat.
I'm so touched... I'll start eating now.
Delicious!
Why did you suddenly make these?
It's to thank all of you.
I caused trouble for everyone when I had the cold.
And also, for everything till now...
Everything till now?
It's nothing. Please eat while it's still hot.
Mm...it's simply flavored. Delicious.
Really?
It's okay.
I'm glad.
Ren-san again. You could have just praised him honestly.
Mio, we're really happy you did this for us,
but you don't have to do it.
It's natural for us to worry about you when you're sick.
It's not a bother at all.
Shu-san.
For me neither.
In fact, I actually enjoyed taking care of Mio.
Yuki-san.
It's because we're friends.
For Ren-san to say such a thing...
I'm surprised too.
Shut up.
There's salad too. I'll go get it.
She was really beautiful... Mizusawa Reiko.
You know, there was definitely something between my brother and her.
The atmosphere was strange.
That's not possible.
It's possible!
My sixth sense is very accurate.
Maybe they dated?
Speaking of which...
she could be
the mother of those children.
It can't be!
No way! No way!
Wait a second.
There was a time when Mizusawa Reiko
retired from the entertainment world, right?
Wasn't that...
around the same time Mio and his sister were born?
It's not possible, right?
- No way, right? - No way.
That's right.
The song that you wrote for me.
Just this one song.
Tell me,
where are the children now?
After this,
I really won't get to see them.
I won't get to see
Ren-san...
Ren-san,
are you asleep?
What is it?
What are you doing?
I was wondering if I could see the stars, too.
Are the stars out today?
Yes, they are.
The bright and beautiful star is out.
Is that so?
Ren-san.
Someday, when I think about the days that I spent here,
I'll probably think that this was like a dream.
Even though everyone
seemed as unreachable as a star,
I'm actually here with all of you.
Even when I'm no longer here,
whenever I see the stars,
I'll always remember everyone.
Even though you can see them, I can't see anything when it's dark.
When I can't see anything,
I get irritated.
So, always stay where I can see you.
But...
Even if I'm this close,
you still can't see me, right?
However bad my sight is,
I can tell that you're there.
So, always
stay by my side.
All right?
I'll do my best tomorrow.
Goodnight.
'Night.
Even though it's a rare event...
...only Mio is coming. Where's Shu?
God, please, let me see Ren too.
It's Nana.
Lots of reporters are here.
I'm looking forward to it.
Don't miss out any detail.
We don't know where the material for a scoop will come from.
Got it.
Hey Mio, shall we get going?
I'm not feeling very well.
Are you all right? There's still time, do you want to rest?
Yes.
Mio has...?!
Mio has disappeared?
=Yes.=
He said he wasn't feeling well and wanted to rest a little,
but when I came back to check, he wasn't around anymore.
What is Mio doing?
I'll search nearby.
Mio, you idiot. You weren't all right at all, were you?
Mio has?
Yes.
They can't find him.
Mabuchi-san was in a panic.
What happened, Mio...
Let's go to the venue.
If Mio doesn't make it in time, we'll be able to do something.
It can't be...
Er... although it's the scheduled time,
please wait just a little more.
Could you get him?
I can't reach him at all.
What happened?
I don't know.
Deguchi-san, Ren and the others are here.
What? Wasn't it supposed to be just Mio today...?
Did an accident or something happen?
I smell a scoop.
Ren and the others are here.
We have no choice. Shall we start?
Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls.
We will now begin
A.N.JELL's Mio's PV preview.
Damn it!
I can't look for him.
Look for Mio.
Mio is here?
He should be nearby. We have to find him quickly.
I got it. We'll look for him.
Look for a girl.
A girl in a white dress.
A girl?
Why a girl? Aren't we looking for Mio?
That girl is Mio.
Find her and get her out of here immediately. I'll look outside.
Shu-san, what does he mean by Mio being a girl?
In any case, let's search according to what Ren said.
Okay.
I can't see anything.
Mio...
Where are you?
Didn't I tell you
to stay where I can see you clearly!
Ren...san.
Ren-san...
Please don't
look at me.
Shu-san, who's that girl!
Could she be your girlfriend?
She's...
my girlfriend.
I've kept it a secret,
but she's my girlfriend.
Do you know what kind of emotions I had while waiting!?
From now on, I will also protect Mio.
The two of them are really suited to each other.
I'm really happy to be able to see this Mio.
I'm asking you if you like Mio.
He's a guy. There's no reason that I would like him.