In plays, there are hard scenes and fun scenes.
In the same way, we had our ups and downs, too.
Team Otori's first performance together is...
...the second stage of Ayanagi Academy's musical department entrance exam--
The Newcomers' Debut Performance!
"Formation A: Focus on rhythm, Pay attn to timing" "Formation B: Go first, Move quickly" "From A melody to top of B: Center, Pay attn to the line!"
Shall we begin, boys?
There's one week left before the performance.
Your dancing is starting to look pretty good.
So, I was thinking of adding an arrangement to it today.
An arrangement?
Yeah.
Ever since that day, I've been thinking
about what magic to use to make the prescribed story more fun.
I'll show you the whole story right now.
This is our new "Ayanagi Showtime"!
"STARMYU"
"Act 6"
This is our "Ayanagi Showtime"...!
Wow... I don't know how to describe it... But it's interesting!
"This is a work of fiction and is not related to any existing persons, groups, or names."
I want to do this!
Well, it's not bad.
We'll have to practice more than we have been.
L-Let's do our best!
Yeah.
Will two members of Team Otori please come to the equipment room immediately?
Oh, we have to go get our costumes.
Okay, we'll resume practice in the afternoon then.
Here are the costumes you requested.
Please check them.
Thank you!
Huh? Are these it?
What the hell?!
There's no way I'm going on stage wearing this!
But these were the only costumes left. Right, Kuga?
It's because our leader kept putting off requesting them.
Tsukigami...
Costumes are part of an actor's body.
You can't have a performance without them.
N-Nayuki...
This is... probably your fault, Hoshitani...
Yeah...
Sorry guys...
But leave it to me.
I didn't really want to use it...
But I'll use my last resort.
L-Last resort?
Wh-Who are they?
It's worse than we'd heard.
That's obvious.
Your little sisters are twins, Nayuki?
This is Yuki and Tsumugi.
They're both a little strange, but...
They're in junior high, right?
Can they sew?
If we couldn't, we would not come to such a squalid place,
even if our big brother asked us to!
It stinks of sweat.
We only have one week. Will you make it?
Leave it to us!
We'll make them better than new in time for the performance!
Naturally.
But since they're so worn out, won't you need to replace the fabric?
That's true. They'll pretty much have to be remade.
Of course.
What about the design? Don't tell me the girls will--?
Are you doubting our aesthetic sense?
How vexing.
Even if you say that...
I've never seen anything you've made.
If you're aiming to be an actor, I'd want you to be more discerning than that.
You're blind.
Yuki, Tsumugi, that's enough.
Jeez, they'd be cute if they didn't talk, but they have bad personalities--
You!
If you're going to talk behind our backs, do it so we can't hear!
How tiresome.
Now, apologize!
That means to say you're sorry.
Sorry...
Tengenji...
...apologized!
Shut up! You're throwing off my groove!
Tsumugi.
Roger, Yuki.
U-Um...
Don't move!
Freeze.
Very well, we will take these costumes.
It's crunch time.
Thanks for your hard work.
Team Otori...
Rumors are flying around the school about how they'll definitely be cut, Hiragi.
How is your team doing?
They might lose to your team, but they have been consistently ranked near the top.
I'm glad to hear that.
However, if a prestigious Star Team led by a Kao Council member fails...
...it could call into question the member's qualifications to be in the Kao Council, right?
Of course, that is what would happen.
One, two, three, four!
Was that good?
It's passing.
All right!
Good job, Hoshitani!
Now you'll have to work hard so you can do that during the real thing, too, you boor!
It's just as Tengenji says.
The judges will be paying special attention to the last formation.
It must be perfect for the performance.
But at this rate, I'm sure we'll pass!
All right! Then, one more time!
Sorry, I have to go to my part-time job.
What?!
I have to feed Tavian.
O-Oh...
It's not good to get too into it.
Don't worry about it, Hoshitani.
"Debut performance!!"
"Second Round | Debut Performance"
All right. It's working.
Come in.
Do you have a minute?
Of course.
There are unpleasant rumors circulating about the Newcomers' Debut Performance...
Did you think I would be worried about them?
Do you have a plan up your sleeve?
You make it sound so bad.
I'm just planning on helping them pass.
I do not know how you can be so confident,
but I do not want you to do anything that could harm the tradition of Ayanagi Academy.
That is all I came to say.
I agree with you.
Now, it's showtime.
What?!
Our costumes aren't here yet?!
What happened with those twins?!
When I talked to them on the phone yesterday, they said they would make it in time...
It is time for the performance to begin.
Performers, please gather at the hall.
There's nothing we can do. We'll just have to go for now!
We have no choice!
Sorry, everyone!
The Newcomers' Debut Performance will now begin.
This performance also serves as the second round of the musical department entrance exam.
Everyone, please give it your all so you have no regrets.
Yes, sir!
And now, we will determine the performance order by lottery.
Team leaders, please come forward.
At least I have good luck with lotteries!
I'll get us the perfect spot near the middle, so just leave it to me!
Sorry...
You sure have good luck with lotteries.
Of all things, why did you have to get last?
The judging is relative. If we're last, our mistakes will be more obvious.
But our costumes aren't here yet, either, so it might be better to be near the end...
That's a different problem.
Oh, right. Let's look at today's fortune!
Look at mine!
Let's see... Hoshitani, your fortune today is...
"Libra - Today's Fortune: You will get your friends involved with the worst results."
...you will get your friends involved with the worst results...
Don't say such unlucky things!
Oh, but look at this!
"Libra: If you shake hands with a friend, your luck will increase!!"
It says if you shake hands with a friend, your luck will increase.
Shake hands...
Tengenji!
If I shake hands with you, my luck will decrease.
Uh, Tsukigami...!
I don't believe in unscientific things like fortunetelling.
Hoshitani, you can shake hands with me?
Next is Team Hiragi. Please get ready.
Team Hiragi...
♪ I am going on a journey now ♪
W-Wow...
It might be good that we're last...
♪ Unfolding the map of old ♪
The team that has to perform right after them is probably at a disadvantage.
♪ I am... ♪
But being last has its own pressure, so Team Otori will have to stay sharp...
...even if it's not natural.
Sorry, forget I said that.
He's laughing...
I got nervous all of a sudden!
Now?
No one expects much of us, anyway.
Just relax.
You had to say it, huh?
But we won't let things end here, right?
It's like the rebellion of space junk.
Don't call us junk.
Space junk of the Star Teams... It's like we're stardust...
That's pretty good!
We should put on the best performance we can in our own way!
What you're saying is true, but...
You shouldn't talk.
Seriously.
But I'm the leader...
We apologize for being late.
We repent.
To make up for it, we've made the best costumes ever!
Patting ourselves on the back.
These are the same as those...?
They look completely different!
They're avant-garde!
They seem fitting for Team Otori.
Ah, I'm really nervous now!
Yuki.
Right, Tsumugi.
"Secret recipe"
Oh, that's--!
S-Stop it...!
N-Nayuki?!
It's a tea that eases nervousness handed down in the Nayuki family!
It's a secret recipe.
I suppose we could let you have a cup, though.
It's high quality.
No, thank you!
You're almost on. Please get ready.
R-Right!
Hoshitani.
Let's do the last formation carefully.
Feel the rest of us around you.
We'll match what you do, leader.
Thanks.
The five of us are a team.
We can do it.
Let's have fun with this stardust rebellion!
Yeah!
Let's have a great performance!
A great performance!
Now, boys! It's time to play!
♪ I am going on a journey now ♪
♪ Unfolding the map of old ♪
♪ I am going on a journey now ♪
♪ Come, let's begin the adventure ♪
♪ I cannot predict what will happen ♪
♪ Who will I meet? My heart flies away on wings ♪
♪ In the fantasy garden with the azure fountain ♪
♪ It blooms only once in a thousand years... ♪
♪ ...this mysterious flower ♪
♪ Go forward! ♪
♪ Continuing the journey far, far away ♪
♪ I will never be afraid of being lonely ♪
♪ Heading for the sun far, far away ♪
♪ A journey to find my true self ♪
♪ Youth! ♪
♪ It's a brightly shining dream! ♪
This is...
What is this?
You call this "Ayanagi Showtime"?!
There's no way we can accept this!
Are you sure about that?
It's true that the Newcomers' Debut Performance specifies that
everyone must perform "Ayanagi Showtime."
But what is required is to include the prescribed steps and sequences.
There is no stipulation as to how it is arranged.
"Musical Department" "Newcomers' Debut Performance Practical Guidelines"
Wanna take a look at the rulebook for the Newcomers' Debut Performance?
While honoring the school's tradition,
we imitated the original "Ayanagi Showtime" from the founding of the school,
but that became nothing more than a name.
Following the founding ideology of Ayanagi Academy that honored freedom of expression,
we presented a new "Ayanagi Showtime" for you to watch.
Do you think that kind of sophistry will work here, Otori?
Unfortunately, you don't have the right to denounce us, Akatsuki.
What did you say?!
Hiragi!
As long as they have not broken the rules, I cannot stop it.
But this desecrates the tradition of Ayanagi Academy!
Akatsuki, honoring the rules is also a tradition of Ayanagi Academy.
Hiragi...
What is all this commotion?
That was amazing, Team Otori!
That was great!
I'd never seen "Ayanagi Showtime" like this before!
I was kind of moved!
Did you plan this?
Who knows? But isn't it fine since people seem excited about it?
Hmph, that's just a stunt.
But I'm drawn to it for some reason. What do you think, Eigo?
It's an interesting way of doing things.
Those guys are great!
That Shu really did it, huh?
The results of the judging of the Newcomers' Debut Performance will now be posted.
We just have to be in the top ten...!
Here it is!
"Rank | Team Name" "1. Team Hiragi" "2. Team Akatsuki" "3. Team Sazanami"
"4. Team Yuzuriha" "5. Team F" "6. Team B"
"7. Team G" "8. Team Otori" "9. Team A"
There! We're 8th!
We made it!
Of course!
All right!
This has to be some kind of mistake.
Yes!
What did you think of my students?
See? I told you they'd pass.
I suppose I should say, "Congratulations."
Those guys are pretty fun, don't you think?
I have never evaluated actors based on whether or not they were fun.
What I am concerned about is Ayanagi--
...is if they are worthy to be put out into the world as Ayanagi musical actors.
Right?
Sorry, but I don't want to restrict my students.
What flavor does their singing have?
Is their dancing hot or cold?
Acting is something so vivid it can bring people to tears.
I want to teach them to perform that kind of musical.
That's why you never change.
You haven't changed one bit since that time!
There was once a time when you were a member of Team Tsukigami,
and we chased the same dream in the same Star Team.
However--
You left. You ran away!
You haven't changed at all since that time you left me.
You haven't changed, either.
The same blood flows in our veins.
Tsubasa...
Even if we have the same blood, you and I are different...
...Big Brother.
"Tea"
Cheers!
I would've been a goner if Tengenji and Tsukigami hadn't grabbed my hands.
Just like the fortune said, shaking hands brought good luck, huh?
Oh, you're right! That's amazing!
It was really fun thanks to you guys.
We're the best team ever!
Well, but we can't really count on our leader.
He messes up at important times.
He needs to reflect on his actions.
Um...
As a punishment, let's make him drink Nayuki's family tea.
There was the matter of the costumes, too. Two cups seems reasonable.
If we make him drink it whenever he messes up, he might improve faster.
Oh, then I'll have my sisters prepare some.
Give me a break!
"Act 7"
Mr. Otori!
What is it, girls?
Why wasn't our brother in the center for the debut performance?
Certain death.
Amazing!
"Hope you'll watch next week, too. Right, Eigo?"