The musical department has gotten a request.
They asked us to send volunteer staff
who could use the practical training to help with a pamphlet photoshoot.
Does that mean we can see professionals at work?
That's amazing!
Why would you ask us to do it?
It would be a valuable experience, so the Kao Council wants to give it to first years.
And so, I decided to have the five of you go.
That was an unexpectedly lucky invitation to the ball.
There was an amazing prince waiting for us at the castle where we were heading.
D-R-E-A-M-E-R, Dreamer
Clicking my heels on the pavement after the rain
With light steps, in high spirits, my heart leaps
"Purely, delightfully, humorously"
Wow oh Wow oh
That's my motto
If I'm going to move forward without doing anything and break into pieces
Then I'll go for broke, I won't look back
Go! Go!
If I just keep looking at it, my dream will remain a dream
I don't want to give up, don't want to have regrets
I don't know how, but it's not impossible
I'm a Dreamer.
"STARMYU"
D-R-E-A-M-E-R, Dreamer
"Act 11"
"This is a work of fiction and is not related to any existing persons, groups, or names."
"Cans, Bottles, Combustible Trash, Combustible Trash, Non-Combustible Trash"
Wow... It's like we're...
We're really out of place.
Don't get nervous, Nayuki.
The actor's coming in!
Ladies and gentlemen, thanks for waiting!
He is the main actor of the company, the hero of this stage--
Ladies are in love with him, gentlemen bow down to him.
He is the musical prince flourishing in the moment--
Haruto Tsukigami!
♪ The time is ripe ♪
♪ Put on the veil ♪
♪ Noble man ♪
♪ The emperor, swooping down ♪
♪ Let the symphony playing in our hearts ring out ♪
♪ Because even an ordinary night can turn into a miracle ♪
♪ What a beautiful thing, a serenade ♪
♪ An escaping smile ♪
♪ Tragedy, comedy, and even love adorns ♪
♪ This dazzling dream ♪
H-H-Haruto?
Today is the day of the practical training, yes?
Hiragi's a strange man.
If it were me, I would have given such a wonderful opportunity to my own students.
He isn't motivated by self-interest.
That has always been one of Hiragi's good traits.
Oui.
How can you be so calm?
Why did he give the opportunity to the team Otori left behind?
Aren't you being too suspicious?
It's the team Tsukigami's little brother is in, so he was just being considerate.
Hiragi, have you still not come to your senses?
After we went through all that trouble of keeping him away...
Akatsuki, are your actions really for the best interest of the school?
What did you say?
You did not just incite us because of your hate for Otori, did you?
I just picked a poisonous flower that was blooming in the Ayanagi garden...
...in order to protect the most noble and beautiful flower of all.
"King Edward" "Starring Haruto Tsukigami & Rin Harukaze"
Hiragi had an interesting idea.
I never thought he'd send you, Kaito.
You didn't encourage him to do it, did you?
The editor is the one who thought of this!
In order to create buzz since I'm an Ayanagi alum.
If it's uncomfortable for you, you can leave early.
I'll talk to the staff and the school.
That's not for me to decide.
Our team leader is Hoshitani.
That's unexpected. You've almost always been the leader of the groups you're in.
That was just because I was angry and obsessed with being at the top of my class.
But now...
You seem to be enjoying your life at school in your own way, Kaito.
What's that supposed to mean?
The costume's ready! Haruto, if you will.
Coming!
Off you go.
Thanks.
I saw that, little Kaito.
Even if you're usually aloof, you're cute when you're with your brother.
Lucky. I want a big brother, too.
You guys!
Don't snoop.
Boys, we're starting!
Y-Yes, sir!
We're going for a serious mood.
Try resting your chin in your hand like this.
Can you bring a slight smile to your lips? Like you're looking down on someone.
Should I be more provoking?
Wanna put a hickey on your neck?
If it'll make the audience happy, I'll do what I can.
I'm sure they'll like it.
All right, why don't you try drawing your sword?
Get some wind on him! Make his hair move.
Did Tsukigami lose weight?
He said he got toned because Western armor makes you look fatter.
Haruto's so stoic!
Pros really are amazing.
I hate to admit it, but he's impressive.
It's not often that you get a chance to see something like this with your own eyes.
We have to thank Hiragi.
Hoshitani?
Haruto, sir!
Good work back there!
Thanks, woah, for today...
--No, thank you. I feel bad keeping you from your practice. --Oh, excuse me... It's all right.
Is your preparation for the Ayanagi Festival going well?
Yes, we are working hard...
Oh, are you worried about something?
Um, how can I lead the team better?
What?
Watching you work, I thought it was amazing.
You were shining and making everyone have a good time...
It seemed like you weren't worried or discouraged about anything.
At first, there was plenty I was worried and discouraged about.
But I had to get over that before the performance.
How did you do it?
Even though I'm the one who has to lead the team as the leader,
I don't even know how to make myself shine...
You're still a student.
You still have time to learn how to do that.
But it's not my job to teach you how to do it.
I hope your performance at the Ayanagi Festival is a success.
--One, two, three, four! --One, two, three, four!
One, two, three, four!
We made it to the end!
We've somehow managed to complete it.
I hope the audience likes it!
We're not done yet.
We have to practice it over and over before the performance.
You haven't contacted Otori yet?
Kuga...
If it's too hard, I'll do it for you.
When you're too quiet, it throws me off.
Thanks. But it's fine!
Besides, we've already gotten this far. We can do it with just the five of us!
I'll go wash my face.
Hoshitani?
That's not how his smile usually looks.
Is it really all right to continue tolerating what Otori is doing?
I think it's time to make a decision.
Oh, Tsukigami. Thanks.
There's something I wanted to tell you.
There's a possibility I've been thinking about for a while...
About why Otori left...
That is correct, more or less.
I told Otori that we were going to cancel your performance at the Ayanagi Festival.
But he refused to accept that.
He asked that you boys be allowed to perform in exchange for his own resignation,
as the one who formed the team in the first place and taught you.
Why... Why did you allow that?
Isn't he your relative? Aren't you friends?
Hoshitani!
No, that's not it...
It's our fault...
For our sakes, Otori...
Hey!
Man, I can't believe you.
Don't just rush out like that.
What's the point in causing trouble for Hiragi, too?
I didn't know anything...
I... didn't know anything...
I'm in the same boat.
And so is everyone else...
I want to talk to him properly one more time...
I want to see Otori again...!
"You have a new message"
Hey, boy.
Otori...
An actor smiles when he wants to cry.
Why... Why did you leave without saying anything?
How could you decide something so important on your own?
We were able to make it this far because you were with us, sir.
It's wrong for you to sacrifice yourself for us.
I can't accept it!
Then, if I return to the Kao Council,
will you give up on performing at the Ayanagi Festival in exchange?
If your feelings are that fickle, then you shouldn't perform.
You wouldn't be able to put on a decent performance, anyway.
I'd feel bad for the audience watching you.
Our feelings aren't that fickle!
We're--
Remember what you're aiming for. Your dream.
Is it to stay by my side forever?
I...
My dream is...
-- ♪ Stride of a star ♪
-- ♪ Always... ♪
-- ♪ The first step of the beginning ♪
-- ♪ Be with you ♪
-- ♪ I'll make tomorrow's smile shine ♪
♪ So that it'll reach that dazzling place ♪
♪ I won't give up ♪
♪ I'll even use the pain ♪
♪ Break through the wall ♪
-- ♪ I'll place my bets on a possibility that's not zero ♪
-- ♪ Keep on try ♪
♪ It's like a shooting star! ♪
-- ♪ When light shone on my too-average days ♪
-- ♪ From here ♪
-- ♪ I'll take the steps I decided in my heart ♪
-- ♪ To the beyond ♪
-- ♪ Fly away ♪
♪ To the new world ♪
♪ Believe in myself! ♪
♪ Even if I stumble, my toes are facing forward ♪
-- ♪ Even when I reflect on it, I don't regret it ♪
-- ♪ Go for it! ♪
-- ♪ That's all right! ♪
♪ My heart's beating faster, infinitely ♪
-- ♪ Stride of a star ♪
-- ♪ Admiration draws the map of courage ♪
♪ Today, as well ♪
♪ That leads me to the future ♪
♪ The twinkling of my heart is released into the sky ♪
I was able to come to Ayanagi Academy because of that high schooler,
but you're the one who taught me that singing, acting, and dancing can be this fun, sir.
I want a lot of people to watch the performance you taught the five of us.
That's my... our dream!
I definitely don't want to give up on it.
That's why...
...you will abandon me.
Yes, sir.
Let me enjoy myself until the end, boys.
"Typhoon Approaching" "News Flash: Large typhoon may make landfall tomorrow morning"
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency,
the approaching typhoon is predicted to stay strong as it makes landfall.
The atmospheric pressure near the center is approximately 940 hectopascals...
"Ayanagi Festival"
"Ayanagi Festival Day 1 Program"
The adjustments we made seem fine.
They're flawless.
You didn't deliver the goods at the last minute this time, huh?
Good job, Nayuki Sisters!
Hey, stop that!
Pervert.
Now, now, Tengenji.
Well, we'll be watching from the audience, so do your best!
Don't get nervous, bro!
Full speed ahead!
Yeah, thanks.
I'll go with them until they get out of the school building.
It's dangerous with all the guys around.
Oh my!
We'll be invincible!
I'll go pick up the catering.
We should eat a little something.
Let's go, Tengenji.
Don't tell me what to do, you boor!
Thanks!
Oh, the wind's gotten really strong, huh, Nayuki--?!
An actor smiles when he wants to cry, right?
Don't worry. Everyone'll be with you.
Me too, for what it's worth.
You've gotten very dependable, Hoshitani.
It's not that you haven't been dependable until now.
It's just that even though we were called a motley bunch,
the five of us worked hard together,
but if you hadn't been there, Hoshitani,
I don't think we would have become the team we are now.
N-Nayuki...?
S-Sorry...
Huh? I wonder why I'm...
I guess I just remembered some things...
The day we first met...
The day you first talked to Tengenji and he got mad at you...
The day we shared our lunch with Kuga...
The day we got in a fight because of Tsukigami...
A lot of stuff has happened, but you're the one who brought us all together...
I... I didn't do anything...
That's why I want to apologize.
I thought... maybe if it was you...
Maybe if it was you, you'd pull the weak me along.
Maybe if it was you, you wouldn't let go of my hand halfway through...
I always felt guilty that I was trying to size you up.
But being near your kindness and fun, I even forgot those feelings.
That's how dazzling you are to me, Hoshitani.
You know what? I really, really love you, Hoshitani!
Me too! I like you and everyone else!
I love Team Otori!
You know what?
I'm glad we ended up with these team members.
Yeah.
Let's have fun with everything we've got today...
...at our performance!
Someday, when you're crushed by your dreams
On a night when you look up at a starless sky
Just remember (today)
The days we ran like crazy (together)
Those steps were miracles
Ring out, Countdown!
Taking off for the future from here
You will start singing again
There are things you lack
So you reach out desperately to grab them
These hot, passionate feelings overflowing
Make the light of the stars your ally
Even bluffing can become your pride
You can fly however you want
Everything starts now!
Oh no!
It looks like the outdoor stage collapsed!
Seriously?
Collapsed?
This is a message from the Kao Council.
Members of the Kao Council and Ayanagi Festival committee members
please gather promptly in the Ayanagi Hall meeting room.
I repeat, members of the Kao Council and Ayanagi Festival committee members...
The guys in charge are starting to act.
So all we can do is wait for their decision, huh?
Hoshitani!
No way...
"Act 12"
Hey, Hiragi.
Tsukigami, sir!
Thanks for always taking care of my little brother.
I haven't done anything...
Don't be modest. It looks like you've done a lot for him.
Tsukigami, sir?
Next time, let me take the time to settle things with you.
Oh, there were unavoidable circumstances that were in no way--
"Hiragi"