The current MOUNTING ranking is...
MIINA-san
Excuse me... Has MIINA-san been discharged?
No. There is no notice of her leaving.
I'll double check.
It's my fault.
MIINA...
Shirayuki-san wait!
Next Issue Planned Projects
Fashion projects.
Shirayuki's name being crossed out.
Remie-san
Will you take over Shirayuki-san's projects?
There are quite a lot of them
I'll do my best.
We are in a state of emergency.
Weather cleared up today...good visibility, no obstructions
That really helps.
Thrilled, not hiding it well I do understand your feelings
Excuse me.
Shirayuki-san is not at home either.
Too bad, there is one 'obstruction' remaining
I can't believe it...
Someone with Shirayuki-san's sense of responsibility
to so easily...
Chinami-san
For the time being, I asked Remie-san
to take over Shirayuki-san's projects
Can you lead the 'Accessories to shine in the office' feature?
Uh.. sure.
If we divide the work then we won't get buried right?
We don't have time to feel down!
Right...
No one understands my feelings...
It's my fault.
Popular model?
key player
Diet is the trigger?
Preserve weight by taking large doses?
Really bad image...
I'm really very sorry.
This is troublesome.
Just kidding.
This is good right? It is newsworthy.
In any rate, what will favor sells is best.
With all due respect
Even if they notice this
more and more readers are drifting away.
Well that's...
Now, now. Give it your all.
I have hope for you.
That's about it...
That's all I know about her friends.
She's not the type that goes out and hangs with friends.
Well just in case.
You still can't get a hold of her?
Thank you very much.
I'll give them a try.
I was thinking she might have contacted you.
Is that so...
Thank you very much.
Chinami-san good work this morning.
It must be hard... with this manhunt too.
Chinami-san is dreaming, surviving in this world
by acting like an honorable person, even saying nice things
serves no purpose.
That's enough!
Huh?
What do you want?
No, Nothing.
Enjoy.
I'm sorry!
Hot coffee for someone running around all morning...
That's fine, I'll drink it.
Ah, that face high on the face scale
warped in pain stirs my heart.
But...
why did it end up like this?
You two were working normally not too long ago
With even a slight change
gears won't work in sync, I guess.
I wonder what changed.
It's a viral infection, you so called germ
Oh but don't worry about it too much.
Maybe you two might be refreshed.
That...
Not a chance.
You still can't get a hold of them?
I can't find them.
I contacted people that know them but
nobody knows.
That so...
Is Kaarage ok?
You sometimes get the Croquette set, that?
It's my fault.
Maybe it'd be best to give up.
Give up?
Shirayuki-san, and MIINA-san too
were just fine before I entered the department.
Despite that
after I started this all happened.
It's my fault.
I feel like this is all my fault.
That doesn't sound like you Chinami-chan.
You wouldn't know Itsuki-kun.
Right, I don't know.
'To me it's a dream world.'
Chinami-chan you said that right?
I forgot...
I used to think that too.
Don't lose that feeling...
I wanted to work hard again.
Even with all that trouble opening your dream world.
You want to quit?
I don't get that at all.
I don't want to get it.
Sorry...
See you...
It was good.
Your usual self is perfectly OK.
Now go to it!
I'll go to it.
Thanks, it's all thanks to you, Itsuki-kun.
When I watch you, I wonder if I should be like you.
Keep going till the end!
Don't give up!
To me, it's a dream world.
It's me.
Yeah I'm fine.
Listen, your hotel
that model MIINA uses it privately right?
She there now?
Right, can you check?
Poor MIINA-san.
She ran away when she was cornered.
But you're smiling.
But you seem happy too Remie-san.
Really?
I'm also a little jealous.
To get this much media attention.
MIINA-san's popularity is amazing too.
She was lucky with that.
As a model she's impossible.
But she has a lot going for her.
I'm not really sure what...
See, like pornos?
Porno? Like adult videos?
They'd sell.
Stop it! It'd be scary if they existed.
But, the people around will see her downfall too.
Exciting!
Well, Shirayuki-san is finished
how's it going with Chinami-san?
like always...
Remie-san you're making an evil face.
Confusing it with my good face?
All of them? Not even just one left?
I understand.
Until next time.
What's up?
Shortage in rental brand accessories?
yes...
Seems someone rented a lot so they don't have anything.
I see....
We can see if we can use Remie's projects to fill the hole.
but...
If you can't gather them then it can't be helped.
Conceited pride in your work?
Are you reading too much into it?
I'll gather them, no matter what.
I'm back.
Here is what you ordered.
Thank you.
This way.
That's enough. Good work.
Good work today.
Until next time...
This is Yoshinari with FIRST CLASS
Thank you for all your hard work.
I badly need to lease some props...
Go! Go! Chinami!
Until next time...
"It's been different lately"
"They changed the models, doesn't seem good anymore." "Really too bad..."
"It seems more like a tabloid than a fashion magazine."
"The articles are boring..." "Don't think I'll buy it next month."
"Can't you do something more?"
"It's about time for thinking of ceasing publication."
Can you not stand there looking like a ghost, please?
Good work today.
I uh didn't mean....
Say, why did you enter the fashion world?
And...
I was really close with my grandmother.
My grandmother was very skilled with her hands.
She made a lot of clothes for me when I was a kid.
That made me really happy.
I wanted to make my own clothes too.
And?
Recently...I don't even know myself.
Each item of clothing is
an expression of a moment in history.
No matter what, cheap or high brand
fashion is an expression of that era.
It's our job
to whittle down that moment and give on lookers choices.
We suggested clothing or accessories in the magazine.
You could even change someone's life.
It's a really wonderful job
it's a really scary job.
But I..
I am proud that I am able to do this job.
I think that you should do this job with pride.
What I just said is not something I said.
Armani said it.
Hello, this is Yoshinari with FIRST CLASS.
I'd like to rent items that are new this season.
I understand.
Until next time.
Today, same place as always.
I'm going ahead so come as soon as you are done here.
What?
Not happy with something?
No...
Uh, excuse me for a minute.
Yes?
What?
Park Orion Hotel?
Thanks
I'll call again...
Yoshinari Chinami
That's all?
Yes...
I called all the brands that we wanted to rent from but
I wasn't able to rent from anywhere.
But this isn't...
Please do me this for me!
Up until we send to press
I will work hard to gather more
but for today please use these.
Shall we shoot?
I'll get ready.
Good work today.
Don't touch me! You lap dog assistant!!
Good work...
You have a photo shoot now?
Yes.
Do your best.
and...
I'm sorry about before.
Itsuki-kun.
See you.
MIINA...
I did something horrible to you.
The person that leaked you were taken to the hospital
was me.
I'm really really sorry.
It doesn't matter anymore.
I'm already
finished being the top model.
But
deep down there is a part of me that is actually relieved.
Though
I thought I wanted to get away.
I can say now that I love modeling.
So being top or center model
isn't something that I need to be fixated on.
If you are doing what you like isn't that good enough?
Even if its from scratch.
Is that strange?
I was thinking the same thing.
After meeting someone
and watching that person I thought that.
Wither I'm above or below someone
I was being an idiot binding myself to that.
More than that,
isn't there something more important than that?
Liking myself.
if you work hard isn't that enough?
Someone?
That girl?
Right, that girl.
Is this the next issue's accessory collection?
Yes, it is.
There isn't much...
This won't even fill half a page.
But it'll be ok.
It's not really that big a job.
But, when you give up let me know right away.
I'll have my expanding to do.
I'm not going to give up.
What?
I will not give up.
I'm still trying to collect more.
Is that so?
Poor loser? Sour grapes? Bluff?
I can't understand these people's feelings
Remie-san we're ready.
Shizuka-san do you have moment?
Is that so?
Until next time...
You're Takumi-san, you can make it work right?
In three days, that's too late.
Office lady styling and poses are fine.
Do you have any accessories to rent?
I got it, I'll be right there.
I understand, thank you.
Yes.
That's love!
There isn't much...
But it'll be ok.
It's not really that big a job.
But, when you give up let me know right away.
What's going on?
We're here for the accessory shoot.
But...
I'll set up.
Hurry!
Wait a minute!
There aren't any accessories...
Wow~ this is heavy.
I've never had to carry this.
I'm the model!
Don't complain!
Well, let's shoot!
Shoot?
'Accessories to shine in the office' feature.
Using the editorial department is perfect.
Don't tell me...that's....
There's still more.
Haven't been doing this job long but
this much was easy.
No way!
I got a lot from an acquaintance's shop too.
You don't have to go into detail.
Chinami-san let's prepare the shoot.
Right.
You're arm a little that...
There, there.
Right a little closer...
there!
Hey, sit down there for a second.
Ok.
That's good.
Face down towards the board.
OK!
Stepping in for a bit...
Ok.
Angle the reflector.
Ok.
That's good...show the bag a bit more.
Good OK!
Good work eveyone.
Good work.
Really thank you very much.
Alright, strike the set.
Ok!
Thank you, Shizuka-san.
Speaking of that...
Who did you ask where MIINA was?
Uh, that....
Well doesn't matter.
Good work today.
So, how did this all happen?
Itsuki-kun sent me a message.
Huh?
This.
Shirayuki-san
MIINA-san is at the Park Orion Hotel.
Then, Chinami-chan is in a bind.
She couldn't collect the accessories for the feature.
Is there someway you can help?
I want to do something to help!
Isn't that what they call love?
Itsuki-kun!
Oh, Chinami-chan!
Great work today.
First off, turned out great huh.
Thank you.
I didn't do...
I know.
I know what you did Itsuki-kun.
Thank you for everything.
Thank you for always encouraging me.
I did that for myself.
I was only doing that for myself.
Chinami-chan, you're honest, work hard.
Because I want you to push on as you are
You pushing on as you are
I wanted to see that.
I want to see that.
Thank you.
Konatsu.
Yes?
This Remie and ERENA project, shorten it
instead, increase this feature to 4 pages.
I'll do that.
This is the list of staff I want.
This is surprising.
Is it?
Letter of Resignation
Congratulations on making print!
Congratulations!
Thank you very much.
Cheers!
Cheers~!
So this is China-chan's home?
It's rustic.
It doesn't look like much but it's delicious.
Here you are.
It doesn't look like much but it's delicious.
Deluxe Kaarage set.
It looks good!
Looks high in calories.
Ah, tonight is special.
Let's eat!
Let's eat.
Alright, Itadakimasu
Itadakimasu!
Delicious!
So, China-chan what happened?
Eh? With what?
Don't play dumb.
With Itsuki-kun who you get along with.
What are you doing here?
Good work today, Itsuki-kun.
What if you confessed?
You shouldn't take too much interest
in the lower class I think.
Eh?
I think your mother and father will be sad.
If they knew an heir of a huge eastern paper manufacture
was on good terms with a one 6 mat room Cinderella.
By chance the other day,
my father met at a business association party
your parents.
You're just the same...
as me.
See you.
I'm this way.
And I'm this way.
Everyones is taking a different road?
Guess so.
Hey....
What happened?
Doesn't this seem like goodbye forever?
Really does.
Well, see you again tomorrow.
See you.
Good night.
Kimura Shirayuki
Goodbye...
Junkyo Inc.'s first issue of a new women's fashion magazine
New first issue.
The editor-in-chief is
Yamaki Konatsu-san
The current MOUNTING ranking is...