She's my girlfriend. From now on, I will protect Mio too.
Please leave me alone!
I'm saying it because I can't leave you alone!
Could it be that Ren-san... likes me...
I want to see them... My beloved twins.
She really is the mother of Mio and his sister?
You... like Ren, don't you?
I was just watching the star from afar. But... I will stop doing that.
You can't stop! Look at me!
Look only at me, the way you've been doing.
Ren-san.
Mio... It's okay for you to like me.
I give you permission to.
Is it... really all right?
For me to like you...
Yes.
It won't be...
a bother to you?
I'm A.N.JELL's Katsuragi Ren.
How many fans do you think I have?
I'm so happy!
Thank you very much!
I wonder where Mio and Ren-san went.
It was bad that she was seen by a reporter.
Really, it's because you did something unnecessary.
- Sorry, I'm reflecting on my mistake. - Okay, okay...
As long as you understand.
They're back.
Mio... is so cute!
Yes, President. Is anything the matter?
There are some journalists here right now.
They're saying that Shu's girlfriend is Mio
or something that doesn't make any sense.
What's this all about?
Shu's girlfriend is Mio? That's just bananas, President.
That's... well...
She's Mio's twin sister, Miko!
Yes.
Mio's twin sister?
Shu's bringing her over, so please meet her and see it for yourself.
A.N.JELL is a treasure trove of newsworthy material.
We appreciate it.
Listen, Mio will become Miko
and go to the office with Shu to meet the reporters.
Is this okay? For me...
Don't worry. It'll be fine if Shu answers all the questions.
Okay.
Let's go. From now on, you're my girlfriend.
Shu, I'll leave it to you. Let's go!
"My... girlfriend"?
You look exactly alike!
In that case, this is a big scoop! It's a huge one, Hashimoto-chan!
My girlfriend is an ordinary person, so please don't take any pictures.
She won't be answering any personal questions as well.
Understood. In return, everything else like how you first met...
you have to tell us all the details.
This way, please.
Say, you seem to have known about this.
I didn't hear anything about it.
No, that... to say I knew...
If there is anything else that you're hiding from me, you had better let me know now.
Before you become fish food, you understand?
No, there isn't anything else...
We'll go straight into it...
Excuse me.
- How did the 2 of you meet? - Please don't hide it from me.
The truth is, the other day,
I saw a scar on your abdomen.
Could it be... that you had a child?
And furthermore... twins?
I have a responsibility to those children.
Responsibility?
Half of all my assets.
Huh?
If I could meet those children, I had planned
to give them half of my assets.
So, could you find them for me somehow?
We finally got it! The megaton scoop!
Shu-san, I'm really sorry for causing you trouble again.
I'm glad we somehow managed to get through it safely.
I was so nervous that I can't really remember what happened.
Is that so?
But I knew that Shu-san
was thinking about the person you like while you were talking.
Like when you were talking about going on dates.
What the perfect date with her would be like.
But, once this news article with me gets printed,
she will misunderstand again.
It's fine. You don't have to worry about me...
Rather than that, what about you?
You've made up with Ren, right?
Actually...
Ren-san found out about my feelings.
Is... is that so?
But he didn't get angry.
Is that so... that's good then.
Yes.
In any case, it was a good thing that they didn't find out that Mio's a girl.
Although, with this, the media will be in an uproar again.
Shu-san will definitely lose a lot of fans.
Really?
Ren-san too. After that article with Nana,
you lost a lot of fans too.
Eh... I didn't know that.
But because of that, Mio and I got more fans.
"He that is too secure is not safe." Fans are very fickle.
Well then, tomorrow you'll be working on
the dream collaboration with superstar Geun-sama. Do your best!
That's for sure.
It's true. I've really lost a lot of fans.
"Pig-Rabbit"?
-=I've just joined today. Please take care of me.=-
Did she take it seriously when I said she was a fan?
Wait a second. If she's a fan,
does it mean that she can also change her mind very easily?
I'm a member.
-=Message for Pig-Rabbit. Admission test for new members.=-
Eh, there's a test?
First, there's a test on your level of interest.
How much do you know about Ren?
Please answer on a scale with 10 points being the maximum.
How should I...
5 points?! Isn't that too low? Damn it!
Next, let's test what kind of impression you have.
How would you rate Ren on the ikemen scale? (ikemen - good-looking, cool young men)
Ah, that's hard...
But...
4 points? Unbelievable.
Stupid Pig-Rabbit, you must be kidding me...
Fine, if this is the case, let's be thorough about it.
He definitely doesn't have this.
-=Ren's level of tolerance is?=- -=2 points=-
This is bad. If this is the case, her feelings will change right away.
Right. Everything will depend on this next question.
-=Message to Pig-Rabbit=- -=How much do you like Ren?=-
Why am I this nervous?
100 points.
Yes!
Good girl, Pig-Rabbit!
You... such a good girl!
-=Welcome to the fan club.=-
Yay! I passed!
I don't have any free time. Since there's a lot to do.
Geun Seok.
A.N.JELL. Nice to see you again.
It's been a while.
Geun Seok-san, you're still as handsome as ever.
Geun Seok, this is our new member, Mio.
You're Mio? You're popular in Korea too.
Thank you very much!
You're cute.
That's...
All right, angelic smiles. One more.
Okay, one more shot. Shall we go into another pose?
Good.
That's good.
Let's take another shot.
All your faces... look a little scary.
Right. Okay, okay.
Good, that's good. Like that. Good.
Geun Seok-san, what do you like to eat?
I like unagi kabayaki. (unagi kabayaki - grilled eel dipped in sauce)
I...
I really like that too!
She's saying that she "really likes" something.
Mio seems to be enjoying herself.
Damn. So what did that 100 points mean?
Right, we're going to continue with the photo shoot.
All right, we're done. Thank you for your hard work.
- Thanks for your hard work. - Thank you for your hard work.
You've worked hard.
I don't know what the situation is,
but it must be difficult pretending to be a guy.
Mio, don't worry. I'll keep your secret.
No way!
Ren!
Shu's girlfriend is an ordinary person.
If we persist, we also have a chance!
Forget Shu, I'm going with Yuki.
- What, what? - What, what?
Miko and Shu-kun?
Ren-san, I passed the admission test for the fan club.
I just wanted to tell you that.
Ah, really?
An unreliable fan.
Is that the next song?
I told you about this before. It's that annoying arrangement job.
-=Shigeko-san=-
Then, sorry for bothering you.
=Hey, what's this about Miko being Shu-kun's girlfriend?=
Miko should be in the convent, isn't she?
Aunt...
Nana-san, is your relationship with Ren-san going well?
Yes, thank you.
Then, please tell me about something that happened recently between the 2 of you.
We've both been too busy lately to meet.
That's too bad.
Even if he asked that kind of question, I have nothing to tell!
Why don't you make a surprise visit to Ren's place?
If it were me, I'd want to make a love-love meal for Yuki-kun.
That's true... Even you have good ideas occasionally.
-=Shu's girlfriend is Mio's twin sister=-
Doing this for Mio... what a fool.
Ah, so you're Miko?
I wanted to fulfill my brother's dream no matter what.
If he became a singer, our mother would come to look for him.
He believed in it, so I wanted to fulfill his dream.
I see.
Even though I know now that Mother is no longer around,
I really like A.N.JELL,
so before my brother returns,
I have decided to do my best as Mio.
Actually... I also have something to tell you.
What is it?
I found someone who said she knew your dad very well.
Really?
It's all because of him, that I...
Mother!
Why are you leaving?
Is it because you don't like me?
Mother!
She's in room 501 of this hotel.
I'll see you later.
Even though I still don't know if Mizusawa Reiko is your mother,
if she says she's going to give you her assets, it'll be good to accept it.
He's here.
Because I gave birth to you, I lost someone important to me too.
You're A.N.JELL's Mio...
I'm surprised. I had no idea that you are Sakuraba-san's son.
I had asked Ren-kun to arrange a song for me...
Did he tell you anything?
No...
Is that so?
That this song was written by your father...
please don't tell him before he finishes the arrangement.
I'm sorry...
You're just a close friend of my father, right?
That's right.
Do you know anything about my mother?
I'm sorry,
but I don't know anything that's worth talking about.
Is that so...
How is your sister doing?
She's... somewhere far away right now.
Is that so...
That's a pity.
Your father was a very close friend of mine.
That's why, please let me do
as much as I can for the both of you.
The song that Ren-san is arranging
was written by Father...
And I met with Mizusawa-san...
I have to hide them from Ren-san now.
I've come to make lunch.
I'll be posting it on my blog, so let's have a good time cooking together.
Go back! Is it even possible to cook with you?
Is it all right... for me to post about Mio in my blog?
Hey, can't you try to look like you're enjoying yourselves?
Unlike someone, we're very honest people.
Please go ahead.
Well, somehow it looks edible. Thanks for the food.
I mixed red bean paste into it.
I added vegetable juice.
Really?
Don't tell me Ren-san added something too?
I'm home!
Nana-san? Why are you here?
We're making lunch together.
But for some reason, my stomach suddenly started to hurt.
Mio-san, could you eat this for me?
Okay. I'm hungry too.
Thank you for the food.
Wait a minute!
Eh?
I'll eat that.
But why?
I'm so hungry I'm going to fall over.
Thank you for the food...
Ren-chan...
I put in a whole tube of wasabi. (wasabi - Japanese horseradish)
It's that bad?
Looks like it was a failure.
Even though you spent so much time on it. What a pity.
Then, to get rid of the taste, I'll make something.
Mio's good at it!
What's with that self-satisfied look? Anyone can do that.
Then, you come and try it.
That's easy.
Right.
Ren-san's the best!
It's the spatula's fault, the spatula!
Shall we buy a new spatula then? Ren-chan.
Next, next. Hurry up.
Okay.
I see.
Shu-san, I read the news article.
The part about your dates was so realistic and so interesting.
Why don't you start dating for real?
The 2 of you are well-matched too.
Nana-san, please stop that.
Shu-san already has someone he likes.
Right?
Eh? Really?
I bought some really delicious tea. I'll go and get it.
How cute...
Shu-san.
Mio is really dense. It's quite astounding.
If you leave it like this, Mio and Ren may really start dating each other.
Being the good guy to the end, that's the saddest way to end a story.
Yes?
Could you come here for a second?
Wait, what's this?
The shoes were in Shu-san's trunk.
They fit Mio perfectly.
I'm sorry, Shu-san, I didn't know.
Shu-san!
Go back!
Don't come here again!
Is it all right for you to speak like that? I will tell the truth about Mio...
Do as you like. It'll expose your real nature as well.
Whatever happens to A.N.JELL, I'll do everything I can to protect it.
- Come with me. - Wait!
If it's to protect Mio, I will also do anything.
Those shoes must have been a present for the girl Shu-san likes.
That Nana is the worst!
I'm sorry, Shu-san.
Is there anything I can do?
Will you come with me, just for a while?
Okay.
Wait...
Something might really happen between the 2 of them.
What is this? Everyone's going "Mio, Mio".
Why... can't it be me?
-=First kiss.=- -=What I like about Shu-san=-
Those shoes were very important... I'm sorry.
No... I'm just ashamed for keeping them and not giving them to her.
You shouldn't feel that.
I... think it's a wonderful thing.
Hm?
In this whole wide world,
being able to meet someone whom you cherish and fall in love with...
Even if it becomes
something painful...
That's why...
I can't explain it well,
but I think it would be good if you tell her how you feel.
Please find the courage to do so.
If it's you, I'm sure it'll be fine.
That's right. I have to find the courage.
Mio.
Actually, my parents are worried after reading the article.
I see.
Mabuchi-san and I will be going to meet them,
and explain everything to them.
Although it's a bit far away,
will you come with us?
Of course I will, if I can help you in this matter.
Thank you.
It's nothing.
"I reserved a restaurant with a beautiful night view for the night
and we had dinner together."
"Our first kiss was in a Ferris Wheel in an amusement park."
It really sounds realistic.
What is this?
Anyway, where did those two go?
But it's annoying to let her know that I'm bothered by it too.
Damn!
Really, that fellow...
Welcome home! Where did you go?
Sorry, we went for a drive. Right?
That's right.
Is that so?
A drive with just the 2 of them?
But then Shu-san has someone he likes, so it's all right.
Then, I have to do my best. Go for it, go for it!
Mio, why don't we go out together next time?
I'll take you on a grown-up date...
She's not here!
It's hopeless.
Ren-san, it's late.
Um, I will be going to Shu-san's family home tomorrow.
Shu's family home? Why?
We will be going with Mabuchi-san
to explain about the newspaper article.
There's no need for you to go that far. Leave it to Mabuchi.
I can't do that. I was the cause of all this trouble.
You don't get it at all.
What do you mean?
That's what I mean.
You're so full of yourself even though you don't understand anything.
I'm not full of myself. I'm just worried for Shu-san.
That's why I say that's none of your business. You busybody!
First of all, what's with this happy article? Are you an idiot?
Even your first kiss...
Talking about kissing, did you...
That was because the question was asked, so Shu-san gave a suitable answer.
"What I like about Shu-san is that he's kind,
and he seems to be able to grant all my wishes."
I didn't say it like that,
but it's true that Shu-san really is kind.
"I want to see the biggest star in the universe,"
"this wish by Miko-san
will also definitely be fulfilled someday."
That's...
You even told him something like that?
We had a conversation about something like "What if your wish can come true"...
Shu-san remembered it...
I really dislike frivolous people!
Don't you forget that you're supposed to be Mio.
Even if you don't remind me, I won't forget!
I'm going to sleep. Get out.
It's okay for you to like me. I give you permission to.
-=Welcome to the fan club.=-
.
Mother Superior, I was wrong in thinking that
I had gotten a little closer to the star called Ren-san.
Even though I knew it couldn't have been so easy.
I'm surprised. I had no idea that you are Sakuraba-san's son.
I also have a secret from Ren-san...
This is the worst day ever.
Sorry, I suddenly received some work that I can't get away from.
Eh?
I'm sorry. The 2 of you go ahead.
Here, the tickets.
Then, I'll leave it to you.
With that, it's now a delightful journey of love with just the 2 of them.
Mio, have a pleasant dream!
Hey! Why are you here?
You didn't go to Shu's family home?
You don't get it, kiddo.
Hah?
I let Mio and Shu go by themselves.
This is an adult's discretion.
She can do as she pleases. It has nothing to do with me.
Something might really happen between the 2 of them.
No. Is this really okay?
Ren.
If you don't hold on to an angel tightly,
she'll fly away.
When I spoke to Mio,
he said that his sister is somewhere far away.
But if she's dating Shu-kun, isn't she in Tokyo?
Well... I'm not sure of the details either...
Are the 2 of you hiding something from me?
I'm not hiding anything.
What about you?
What?
Aren't you really the mother of Mio and his sister?
Because it's unusual to hand over half of your assets, isn't it?
I understand. If you put it that way, I'll tell you why.
It's true that Takumi-san and I were not just friends.
We were in love.
So I'm right...
But I did not give birth to the twins.
Mio and his sister are not my children.
What's wrong, Mio? You look down.
That's not true. I'm fine.
Did something happen with Ren?
Nothing.
It's okay. You don't have to pretend in front of me.
Mio.
Yes?
Why don't we date for real?
But we both have someone else we like...
Mio, the person you like, does he really understand you?
Does he cherish you?
You're so full of yourself even though you don't understand anything.
I really dislike frivolous people!
If it were me, I'd cherish you...
more than anyone else.
Because the one I like...
is you, Mio.
Eh?
There isn't anyone else whom I like.
Actually, I wanted to tell you how I felt at that restaurant.
But I wasn't able to.
Of course, I'm not asking you to like me right away. You can take your time.
Won't you try liking me?
If you accept my feelings,
let's go together.
I'll be waiting for you.
Mother Superior, my heart hurts.
Ren-san is a faraway star that's out of my reach.
But Shu-san
has always been by my side.
Shu-san.
=Passengers taking the 12.15pm flight,=
=flight number 17, to Kanazawa,=
=this is the last boarding call.=
=Please proceed immediately to gate number 3.=
=Attention, please. Pig-Rabbit-sama. Pig-Rabbit-sama.=
Pig-Rabbit?
=Please look at the sky from the nearest window.=
A star!
"I want to see the biggest star in the universe,"
"this wish by Miko-san will also definitely be fulfilled someday."
Ren-san.
Did she still leave?
Ren-san!
Mio.
It's time for the plane to leave.
I understand.
The biggest star in the universe.
I was really, really happy.
But it disappeared almost immediately.
But in my heart, it will never disappear.
After all, I got 100 points, didn't I?
How did you...?
Mio.
I give you 100 points too.
Listen carefully, because I'll only say it once.
I like you.
Their mother died because of me.
I won't give up Mio. Never.
He abandoned his wife who was pregnant with twins and chose me instead.
-=A cruel past that strikes the 2 of them=-
.
Why are you that man's daughter?
I don't ever want to see your face again.
.
Because I'll always be here, right beside you.