Kami-sama...
Kanon-chan disappeared...
She was singing here just a moment ago!
Calm down!
That doesn't happen in the real world, look closely!
I see her!
I see Kanon-chan!
She seems kind of... transparent.
It's no use.
No one will listen to my music...
It's just like last time.
Nothing at all changed.
Nothing...
I'm still invisible!
So that's what it is!
No, you're wrong!
I was listening!
Liar.
Liar!
You were asleep.
That's because...
your song was so beautiful that I felt like I was in heaven.
Come here again tomorrow.
I survived...
Are you okay, Kami-sama?!
That should do it.
However,
was it the loose soul that caused her to become transparent?
That's because you kept ignoring her!
You made her angry!
I wasn't just ignoring her.
I was trying to get her to say what's bothering her.
But did things really need to go this far?
Of course.
After all...
Six million!
Seven million!
Seven point five million!
Nine million!
Ten!
Twelve million!
I have twelve million gavas!
Are there any higher bids?
In that case, this item is sold for twelve million ga—
Fifteen million gavas!
Sold: Card #69, Felina's Troubles!
Well worth it...
A girl's troubles can be your ace in the hole.
Obtain them even at the cost of your life.
Get to the point!
I'm emphasizing what an important point this is.
The capture can't begin until I know what's troubling her.
Don't worry, I made up for my initial bad impression.
Is that what you were doing?
Moving on...
It shouldn't be hard to figure out what's bothering a live idol,
but I don't want to waste too much time or energy.
Elsee.
Yes!
I need you to gather information on her.
Understood!
With that, here's "All 4 You"!
Okay!
Today, Kanon-chan will introduce us to her beloved pet.
Wow, it's adorable!
Yes, his name is Kitaro.
Kitaro-kun likes to eat parsley.
How long have you had him?
I've had him for three years.
Really?
Do I really need to know that?
All Kanon-chan's fans know that!
Oh, that's right.
Don't you have a concert coming up?
Yes, at Narusawa Seaside Hall!
It has always been my dream to perform there.
I can't wait for the concert!
Then why don't you sing for us right now?
"Happy Crescent!"
This song comes out next week.
Very important!
Hey, why are you trying to make me her fan?
Just tell me what I need to know to capture her.
Paying no attention to the blackboard,
I sneak a glance
at the sweet face of my fantasy.
Suddenly, we're behind the school building
talking about love.
But it's not for me.
Kanon-chan!
But I'm still gonna—
Why...
Why aren't you watching me?
Happy, happy, happy crescent.
Something seemed wrong with Kanon-chan just now.
Please hold me tight...
Oh, crush of mine.
Good grief.
It's finally over?
Kami-sama.
What?
This is a live broadcast, right?
Yeah.
I'm heading over to the TV station.
Then I'll definitely be able to find out what's wrong with Kanon-chan!
Hey...
Well she's not lacking enthusiasm.
Narusawa TV.
There it is!
I made it!
Excuse me!
I'm looking for Kanon-chan!
Narusawa TV
Ow...
Narusawa TV
No Trespassing
Why can't I see Kanon-chan?
Hurry!
Those people are...
Great job, Kanon-chan!
Is Kanon-chan inside the van?
It's no use, young lady.
The chase ends here.
You messed up the lyrics.
I'm sorry.
You've been performing poorly the past few days.
Have you been feeling okay?
It's nothing, I'm fine!
I'll be just fine after a good night's sleep.
I see...
Oh, sorry for the short notice,
but you have a TV drama scheduled for five o'clock tomorrow.
I'm counting on you.
I'm Ordinary?
Yes.
You think so?
Yeah, I might be a little tired from work...
but with you cheering me on, I'll be fine!
That's right!
Now that's what I call an idol!
Stun-gun wielding is unconventional!
Where have you been?!
Seriously!
Do you have any idea what time it is?
I'm sorry, I'm sorry!
Girls shouldn't go out at night by themselves!
What if something had happened?!
I'm sorry...
Don't make me worry, you idiot.
I'm sorry!
Why all the drama?
Keima!
Get over here!
Aren't you her older brother?
How could you let your little sister stay out so late?
You should look after her!
I don't care if you spend your time playing games,
but you should at least try to act like a man!
Why am I being chastised?
I'm really, really sorry!
Geez...
So, did you learn anything?
Yeah, tons of things!
What's that, who're they?
They're Kanon-chan's fans.
I see some some older people.
All of them are really nice.
I learned a lot from them.
Kanon-chan used to be part of the group Citron.
Couldn't you have found that out on the internet?
Yes, but I also learned things that aren't on the internet.
Citron was originally created to promote Lime, its leader.
Kanon-chan ended up being more popular though.
Eventually the group broke up.
The other two members quit.
That might be why Kanon-chan doesn't perform songs from Citron anymore.
I see.
There was a back story.
I'm sure Kanon-chan is lonely.
That's why you should act nicer toward her.
Why does that matter?
Her circumstances are irrelevant to capturing her.
Still... now I know what's troubling her.
I'll start initiating contact with her tomorrow.
The Next Day, After School
It figures that she wouldn't show up today!
I'm ready to take the offensive!
She's probably busy.
She is an idol, after all.
Hey, it's not that one!
I'm terribly sorry.
It's taking a while to set up.
Can you wait a while longer?
Sure.
I didn't get to see Katsuragi-kun today.
I had forgotten.
I didn't see you there.
Oh, there you are!
You don't really stand out, so I didn't notice.
You see... I forgot to put your name on the mailing list.
Were you really here?
You've got mail.
It's here.
Oh, a message from Kanon-chan!
When did you give her your email address?
I put it in the case of the CD she gave me.
Then dropped that in her coat.
A flawless strategy.
She's depressed again...
Katsuragi-kun?
Am I invisible?
Did you hear my song?
Yeah, it was a nice song.
Really?
Thank goodness!
I was so worried that I couldn't concentrate!
But of course you were listening, right?
Katsuragi-kun!
What?
Can I keep sending you messages?
I don't have any friends at school.
You're the first person I've really talked to!
Have we really talked?
In any case, this is perfect.
I'm the only person she can talk to about her troubles.
Essentially, I've captured her by establishing that position.
Feel free to talk anytime!
You've got mail!
Kanon
Thanks!
Thanks Thanks Thanks Thanks
Thanks!
You've got mail!
Thank you for coming here today!
Now we'll begin the handshake session.
Nakagawa Kanon's Dressing Room
Sorry.
I was worried, since this was scheduled short-notice.
No, it's not a problem.
I'm just glad I could help.
Yeah, I feel like I can keep going after seeing your face.
Thanks!
You've got mail!
My new song fell down the charts.
Thanks!
I can't swim.
What will I do if I fall?
Thanks!
I messed up the recording.
Thanks!
The director yelled at me.
Thanks!
What if I fall over?
Thanks!
My hair won't behave.
Thanks!
Kami-sama!
Hang in there!
Seriously, the game design for life is flawed!
You've got mail!
A Few Days Later
Keima-kun!
Have I kept you waiting?
No.
What's bugging you today?
Nothing at all.
I had some free time, so I wanted to see you.
So that's it...
Oh, it's Kanon-chan.
She's so cute.
It's already this late?
I have to go!
Sorry!
I just wanted to see you for a bit.
Tonight at 8 PM on Music Stage, we'll have a special on Nakagawa Kanon!
This rising star will sing for us.
It'll be great!
Kanon-chan is amazing, isn't she?
Nakagawa Kanon's first solo concert, December 24th, Narusawa Seaside Hall!
December 24th Narusawa Seaside Hall
Over here, Keima-kun!
I have a concert here tonight.
I know.
They said ten-thousand people will show up.
I've never performed on such a big stage!
Isn't it incredible?
Yeah.
It's like a dream come true!
Everyone is coming to see me.
I'm no longer invisible!
Geez...
You're always playing games.
Are you even listening to me?
Wow, that's my song!
Shaking
Otome DISCO 80s
Android Celluloid
Nakagawa Kanon
You're listening to my song!
I'm just getting ready!
Getting ready for what?
Do you like my song?
If you liked it, praise me.
Bye!
You're amazing, Kami-sama.
You should be able to fill the emptiness in Kanon-chan's heart in no time.
I wouldn't be so sure of that.
Thank you for your support!
Break a leg!
Thank you for your support!
Do your best!
You're the reason I can keep singing.
Please stay by my side.
An idol for a girlfriend...
This certainly looks like a perfect happy ending.
But...
Find her!
Hurry up, find her!
What, Kanon-chan is gone?
Yeah, no one can find her.
This is terrible, Kami-sama!
Kanon-chan is...
This is it!
The ending...
I can see it!
We play games on more powerful computers than those used for the moon landing.
Neil Armstrong's "one giant leap for mankind" may have brought us to this point.
How so?