Have you had nights when you can't fall asleep?
Didn't anyone's face appear in your mind?
Unforgettable memories and uncontrollable emotion.
Open the twelve doors named "bitter sweet feelings."
Before I shut my heart...
Sentimental Journey
Before the secret memories for just the two of us disappear...
When we were both little...
...we could understand each other without a word.
That was the time when...
...we could believe in angels.
When you told me that you would break up with me...
...I couldn't look at you.
Please, come and see me.
I want to see your smile.
Please, don't forget your kindness.
Before I shut my heart...
Before the secret memories for just the two of us disappear...
A Story of 12 Girls in 12 Cities
It's impossible. There's no way.
No, it's not impossible.
They're different species from ours.
You're the producer of the My Fair Lady Contest. You can't say that...
That's why I'm saying this.
They say today's high school girls have moral problems.
That's not true.
They have no morals by nature.
I respected one producer. And he used to say...
"Everybody is a lady by nature."
"If you polish a rough stone, it will be a diamond."
Don't you want to believe what he said?
The dream...
The dream is dead.
Episode 8: Asuka Hoshino Dreams Will Never Die
To the dead dream...
I was young.
Don't make it die by yourself.
Huh?
I mean the dream.
Bartender, can I have a double bourbon?
Yes.
They need a good environment and practice.
If high school girls have those, anybody can be a lady.
Do you think so?
Sure.
Please wait to be seated.
Tazaki! I'm here.
Sorry for being late.
Never mind. I couldn't reserve a meeting room at the office.
The royal milk tea is okay here.
I see.
Excuse me!
Hey, the customer...
Huh!
Oh well.
Are you ready to take my order?
A-Are you ready to order?
Look at you!
Shut up! Can I have royal milk tea?
Oh, milk tea.
Royal milk tea.
Okay, okay.
Aren't milk tea and royal milk tea different?
What? Oh, really?
Yeah, that's right.
Hey hey, how can I cancel an order?
Do this?
No, you fool, that's wrong.
Do this first, and this...
Really? Oh, Gosh!
Here's the new order!
Not even a confirmation...
She's typical of today's high school girls.
How could someone grow up like that?
Do you want to take back what you said?
Environment and practice can make anyone a lady.
No, I won't.
Even that girl has the talent to be a lady.
Do you want to bet?
You'll give her the environment and practice to turn her into a lady.
If she wins the My Fair Lady contest in one month, you'll win.
What are you saying all of a sudden?
If you win...
I'll give you the Koimari plate that you've wanted so badly.
That plate?
That plate.
That plate?
That plate.
That plate...
Her name is Asuka Hoshino.
Birthday June 21st.
Star sign, Gemini. Blood type, B.
Height, five feet.
Body size, 31-23-33.
All above numbers are estimated.
Her score is 238th out of 252 students at her school...
...slightly better than an F.
She's a veteran at makeup exams.
She's a die-hard teenage lowbrow.
The reason she entered Seika private school was that...
...the school uniform looked like the one in a popular video game.
Her choice of a part-time job is the same.
She must get a gadget the day it goes on sale, even if she skips school.
She doesn't remember the dates of the exams, but...
...she never forgets the date her favorite magazine is available in the store.
It seems it'll be tough for me to win.
So you want to change what you said before I offer an alternative condition?
Huh?
I'll see you later.
Hey, Tazaki!
I got her address only.
What are you going to do if I win?
Don't worry.
I'll win.
This is Oki.
Could you add one more contestant to the contest?
Her name is Asuka Hoshino. Chinese characters of a star, tomorrow, and aroma.
She may be a rough stone that can be turned into a diamond.
I'm going to school.
You must be Asuka Hoshino.
What?
Do you want to be an angel on the silver screen?
What?
What is the silver screen?
It means the movies.
I'm here to scout you to be a star.
No, really? This is really a super ultra major production company.
Are you like a higher-up there?
Something like that.
Cool, so can I be on TV?
And meet a lot of celebrities?
Of course.
You can be a singer and publish your photograph book, shot overseas.
That's awesome totally!
...awesome totally?
I'll take it!
Like an angel on the silver screen stuff...
I'm gonna do a totally serious-challenge!
I see.
What's "a totally serious-challenge"?
I mean I'll challenge it seriously.
I got it.
But it's not a easy task.
First, stop being a lowbrow.
Okay, okay.
You'll hardly have a day-off.
Sounds okay with me.
The lessons are very hard.
No problem.
Can you speak English?
Because it's cool to say "No problem."
Oh, I see.
Let's see. Today I have to go to the ticket center outlet after remedial class.
Let's start lessons tomorrow!
Okay. For details, give me a ring at this number.
Oh yeah!
Maybe I should stop by the BayFM studio later.
I'll tolerate anything for that plate.
You're going to be an elegant lady. Okay?
A lady with elegance, intelligence, poise and everything.
An elegant lady?
Imagine that you're the queen of society who is dressed in...
...a luxurious gown and you're surrounded by many gentlemen.
When you walk, everybody looks at you.
All girls are trying to copy you.
But your image of a lady is super ultra far from me.
First, you have to fix your way of speaking.
Why don't you tell me your view on your current love life?
Well. I have no boyfriend.
My friends are dating with boyfriends way lots.
It's kind of like I feel Arito lonely.
But now, I keep myself busy anyhow. And it's kind of awesome.
So it's like okay now.
First, stop ending your sentences with a high pitch.
Pronounce "l" in the correct way.
Your accent on "boyfriend" is incorrect.
You shouldn't use "like" so often. It's meaningless, so stop using it.
If you want to use it, use "for instance" instead.
The last sentence sounded too casual.
You should speak in a more polite style instead.
Well, I don't have boyfriend.
My friends are dating way lots, therefore...
I feel Arito lonely.
But I keep myself busy. For now I'm having super fun.
So it's okay with me.
Your sentences don't have to be so choppy.
And what does "Arito" mean? Is it the name of the...
...previous coach for the team, Lotte?
Yes.
Oh, it's time to go.
This is the last time for today.
Yes!
Well, currently I don't have boyfriend.
My friends, no, my friends have boyfriends.
Er, what?
I feel envious because they're dating with their boyfriends.
But I have many favorite hobbies, such as listening to music...
...so I'm enjoying my life.
That's great.
You've improved so much in one day.
Like I tried totally hard today!
Keep this up tomorrow.
Yes!
Well, baby Tazaki bye bye!
Never say, "Baby" or "Bye bye" to me!
Today, I will teach you the heart of Japanese traditional dance.
Y-Yes.
Can you walk on the edges of the tatami mats from here to there?
You mean this?
Come with me.
Follow me.
What?
Oh no. I'm soaking wet.
Isn't it funny that...
...you walked on the same width before, but you couldn't do it this time.
Because I know I won't fall on the tatami mat.
So you thought you would fall. That's why you fell?
So you should think you won't fall.
Oh, I got you.
Can I try one more time?
This must be too tough for her.
No. She made it already.
What?
The most difficult part is to try it again without fear.
Yeah! I made it, yeah!
Yay!
You must be right.
Hey, so how's it going?
Ah, it's so so.
Oh, it's so so?
Yeah.
What do you mean by "Yeah"?
What?
Whenever you say "So so", it means you're doing great.
When you say "So so" about girls, all of them release big hits.
That's not true.
I can tell you're in a good mood.
You already think the plate is yours.
Ah, she's more gutsy than I thought.
That's the only good point so far.
So, is it because of the practice?
Who knows?
Guess who?
According to the voice, it must be Audrey.
That's right!
Baby Tazaki, you've grown up!
No, now you're too friendly.
Are you sure you'll buy me a swimsuit?
Yeah, you need it for the contest.
And I can charge it to my office as a business expense.
Oh, you.
I'm ready.
Well, I'm somewhat embarrassed.
What do you think?
Ah, yeah, it looks good on you.
Then, I'll have this one.
This is the residence of Oki. I can't take your phone call right now.
Please leave your message after the beep.
It's me. Regarding the girl, I think she can make it.
How long has it been since I have had these feelings?
It's not what you may think, but I have feelings for her as a man.
You have to get ready to give up the plate.
It's 11:42 PM Friday.
I should have offered a small tea cup or something.
Tomorrow they'll have the final exam.
So far, you're perfect.
You're ready now.
Yes.
Actually, I was too excited so I couldn't sleep at all last night.
I can manage this anyway.
Huh?
Asuka!
Yes, I'm fine.
Please enjoy.
Excuse me.
Could I have a towel, please?
Yes, Madam.
Oh, I made a mistake anyway.
No. You passed the exam, Asuka.
I have no worries about letting you go to the contest.
This is Hoshino speaking.
Finally, the contest is tomorrow.
What should I do if I can't fall asleep?
Hmm, have a cup of hot milk.
I feel like I'm dreaming.
Just a month ago, I said, "Here comes Asuka, yeah!" on the phone.
My friends said something had changed in me.
Changed?
But they said it was a good change.
That means that your lady aspect was awakened within you.
Because you woke it up.
Thank you, good night.
Good night.
How are you doing tonight?
Tonight is the second night of your song requests week.
The soundtracks from old movies...
I guess it's okay. It's not lowbrow stuff.
It's getting crowded here.
Please make lines and enter the hall in an orderly fashion.
Waiting Room for Contestants
Hey, it's showtime!
Yeah.
Where is she?
She must be on her way.
Aw, does it have to be the plate?
No substitution.
She's a little late.
Oh, shoot!
Thank you for waiting.
Now enjoy the First My Fair Lady Contest.
What the hell is happening to you?
Were you in an accident?
Why don't you come here?
You... you could become the most elegant lady of all.
Don't tell me that you won't show up!
Asuka!
Where are you?
Tazaki.
Hey. Good, you saved the plate.
No.
I brought the plate here.
Why?
Because you won.
Stop the nonsense.
She stood up the contest.
She was just typical of today's high school girl.
That's not true.
On that day she was a lady.
What?
A person who knows her well told me that...
...she'd made a promise to go see a movie with a boy some years ago.
But she became ill so she couldn't keep the promise.
Then, the boy transferred to another school without seeing her again.
On that day, the movie was showing for the last time at a theater.
The night before she heard a message on the radio...
..."Let's try to keep the promise once more."
Then, she went to the movie theater.
The people at the theater saw her from the first screening to the last...
...she was sitting by herself.
The message on the radio was for a different couple.
But she believed the message was for her.
I was moved by that story.
She's such a lady, isn't she?
Welcome to the restaurant.
Asuka.
I'm sorry.
I can't make any excuse.
God gave me the chance to make an apology to you.
She's visited your office several times.
You must have wondered about the empty office.
I was transferred right after the contest.
Please go back to what you were doing.
I'll try to enter your industry by myself!
Asuka.
That idea sounds super cool.
No, "That idea sounds very nice."
So I'll be looking forward to seeing you.
Yes!
And please let me know when you're ready to order.
On no!
On a holiday with lots of sunshine...
Let's go to the beach like we used to do.
The road that seems to continue into the sky...
Back then, I wasn't afraid of losing.
The ocean breeze is passing by and whispering to us.
Just keep on smiling Let's sing with a smile...
Tears shouldn't fill your eyes.
Just keep on smiling, be yourself and have a glow to your face.
Like a flower blooming on your face.
Stop the nonsense, Grandpa.
I'm just a high school student.
I'm 17 years old.
Why do I have to meet a potential husband?
If you insist on this arranged meeting...
...l'll ask my friends to destroy the meeting.
Next episode of "Sentimental Journey"...
Episode 9, Miyuki Hosaka.
Be myself and step toward my future...
But time is passing by.