What? A high school student?
Um...
Chiyuki told me you were a Geika student.
You lied to me, Chiyuki.
Sorry, Tsumura. I have to take back what I just said.
I understand.
Chiyuki.
I don't want this to go to your head.
Don't forget you're only here because of Tsumura.
You can't keep disrespecting others like this.
You don't have talent. Let that sink in.
--This is awkward... He's being too harsh. --I'm going to suspend you for a while.
--Huh? --Do you understand?
Yes.
A-Actually!
I'm the one who asked her.
I didn't want anyone to know I was making clothes.
I never wanted to be a designer anyway.
It's really not a big deal.
"Smile Down the Runway"
"Pre-School"
"Episode 2" "A Professional's World" Ichika! Your brother's here for you!
Thank you very much.
Iku, Ichika's a princess!
A princess?
Ichika's going to play Cinderella in our next play!
Really? So that means...
Yes! Would you mind being our costume designer again?
I'd love to!
Goodbye!
Bye-bye.
Ikuto's such a loving brother.
He's the one who holds down the fort.
I don't have to be a designer
to make clothes.
I'm going to try again.
What...?
I'm going to ask my dad again!
To hire you as a designer!
I beg you, please don't.
If you don't act now, nothing's going to change.
It's your dream, isn't it?
To become a fashion designer?
I enjoy making clothes.
Every time I make clothes for someone,
they're filled with joy.
As long as they're there, I'll be content. That's how I feel.
So I'm okay.
I don't need to be a designer.
I see.
In that case, take this.
But this is...
I don't want it anymore. See ya.
What?
Wait! You should keep it!
I have no interest in wearing a no-name designer.
Bye.
Frustrating...
This is so frustrating...
Don't move another inch!
What?
Miss Fujito, how selfish are you?
I made it at your request,
and now you don't want it? Seriously?
Hey... T-Tsumura...
You're the one who got me involved with your lies!
And this is how you treat me now?
Acting like I'm the one to blame!
So close!
I-I'm sorry!
I do feel bad.
I know I'm being selfish.
But I just don't want you to give up.
I want to prove myself wrong. That it's possible.
It's possible for me to appear in Paris Fashion Week...
It's possible for you to become a designer...
I want to prove it for myself, too.
What is it?
What are you doing?
Clothes can transform a person.
That's one of the reasons I enjoy making clothes.
Facing President Fujito again is terrifying.
But I'll make something that'll transform that doom into courage.
If I become a professional, will you wear my clothes again?
Yes.
Excuse me.
Mr. Tsumura is here to see you.
Have him come in.
Oh...
Did you design that outfit yourself?
Yes.
I don't know anything about modeling...
All I know is that when I saw Miss Chiyuki wear my clothes...
...I saw a person transform my clothes.
I'm only here because Miss Chiyuki's photo
went viral after it caught the attention of a famous model.
If it was anyone else wearing my clothes, I wouldn't be here right now!
That's why... I have no doubt!
Miss Chiyuki will become an amazing model!
I'm sorry for getting carried away...
You came here just to tell me that?
Oh... And...
...to ask if Mille Neige would hire me...
I see.
We can't hire you because you're a high school student.
To be honest, I was shocked to see such quality from a high school student.
You've got potential, that's for sure.
But you lack the necessary knowledge and experience.
But... coming back here after you were rejected shows true determination.
What do you think, Tsumura?
A designer who recently left us to start his own business called earlier.
He's looking to hire someone. Are you interested
in meeting with a professional designer?
So why did I have to bring you to this place?
Um... I'm sorry...
So, what did you and Dad talk about yesterday?
Huh?
I can never tell you!
What?
I simply asked him if he would hire me...
Liar.
Dad wouldn't just cut my suspension short like that.
So you're not suspended anymore?
Glad to hear.
So talk.
We're here.
This is the studio...?
It's a residential building.
All designers start out like this.
But...
Even before he became independent, Hajime Yanagida won prestigious prizes
and was sought after by celebrities.
He's not just some up-and-coming designer.
But brace yourself. He's got the worst personality!
Noted.
But this is going to be good for you, Tsumura. Probably.
Well, my job here is done. See ya.
O-Okay. Thanks so much.
Well, you know...
I'm going to try my best.
So you better, too.
Thanks...
Um... For wha--?
Shut up! See ya!
No answer...
Excuse me...
Hey, you. What are you doing?
Come on in.
Oh? Um, okay?
I-It's very nice to meet you.
Hey, get a needle and thread.
So beautiful...
Don't just stand there.
See that? Use those right there.
Hurry up!
O-Okay!
Sew this as instructed.
What? W-Wait a minute.
You want me to sew it? Directly?
Huh? What are you doing here?
Aren't you here to work?
It's time to get serious.
Yes, I am.
Blind stitch them together 2 cm from the hem.
Keep the seam inconspicuous.
Prick me and you're dead.
Yes!
I'm done.
All right. Come over here.
Yes.
I'm Hajime Yanagida.
I-I'm Ikuto Tsumura.
So, Bob.
B--?
Any questions so far?
Um... Are you a man?
What?
I'm sorry.
Oh, this outfit?
It's not for me.
I'm wearing it as a final check.
I became independent this year, but my company was established a while ago.
It's an online business, predominantly.
What else is there to explain?
Amazing...
I'm... I'm going to do my best, thank you for--
Oh, stop. That's not necessary.
So... Where are the other workers?
What do you mean? They're right there.
What...?
Excuse me, are you okay?!
What? Are my two hours up already?
They're up. Now back to work.
Okay...
We don't have much time.
We still have a ton of things left to do.
Finish them or die.
But...
Iida, it's time to wake up.
I can't...
I'll help, too!
Not so fast, Bob.
Bob?
You did this, right?
According to that geezer Fujito,
this kid is a genius whose work was featured in magazines.
Take a look at his handiwork.
Thanks for coming to the Hazime Yanagida studio.
Yes! Thank you very--
And goodbye.
"Smile down the runway."
But why...?
I ordered you to blind stitch it so the seams won't show.
You gave me a regular blind stitch that only conceals the seams on the front.
I wanted a blind stitch that conceals the seams on both sides.
Did you not learn anything at school?!
For the wearer, the back is as important as the front.
Unbelievable.
I'm sorry.
I'm self-taught,
and I'm still 17, so...
A high school student?
You're just a damn brat!
That geezer... He didn't tell me on purpose!
Is this a joke? Does he think this is funny?
Ah, the model wearing your outfit was the geezer's daughter, right?
Both model and designer are mediocre at best.
That geezer's spoiling his daughter rott--
Miss Fujito isn't like that!
Well, what do I care?
I don't have time for this.
You're useless to me.
Go home.
I'm very sorry.
Are you interested
--I was given many chances. --in meeting with a professional designer?
--I want to prove that it's possible for you to become a designer.
--Yet again... --I want to prove that it's possible for you to become a designer.
I'm going to try my best.
So you better, too.
Will you let me fix it?
I don't need your help. Get out.
I'm not going anywhere.
Leave!
No!
I can't afford to hire an amateur!
I beg you, please!
Will you at least let me fix that dress?
Please!
Such a pain... Whatever, suit yourself.
Thank you so much!
I have no idea how I'm supposed to cut the fabric!
The hem's destroyed but the shape is the same--
so you can trace this to get the pattern.
Thank you so much!
Moriyama. Get this one ready for tomorrow.
I did it!
It's nothing to be proud of. I wouldn't get on that high horse yet.
Hey, the door's over there.
Go home.
I refuse.
I want to become a designer.
But I don't have the skills or the experience.
So if I give up now, I'll never be one!
This is my only chance.
Please let me help you, Mr. Yanagida.
You're sure?
Yes! I'm ready--
Just know...
We call kids like you "wannabes."
You'll never make it.
Don't let him get to you.
He's just uptight because tomorrow's the show.
The show...?
Japan's premier fashion show.
It's every designer's dream for their brand to be featured there.
Tomorrow, we go to Tokyo Fashion Week.
Wow...
Sorry for making you pull an impromptu all-nighter last night.
Please don't be. I'm fine.
Mr. Yanagida is a very talented designer.
He may have a sharp tongue and an ego,
but I'm grateful that I get to work with him.
Fashion professionals from all over the world are gathered here today.
--"Hazime Yanagida is the brand of the future."
--Hey, Yanagida. How are you? --"Hazime Yanagida is the brand of the future."
--Great to see you. --To get everyone to believe that, we need to crush this show no matter what.
--I'm looking forward to your show today. --To get everyone to believe that, we need to crush this show no matter what.
Thank you very much.
Well, I'll do my best as well--
Hey, Bob!
There's nothing you can do.
Just stay quiet.
Yes...
I'm so sorry!
It's so crowded--
You're late!
--Ouch... --You do realize you represent
Japan's premier high fashion magazine, "MODE JAPAN"?!
Get a hold of yourself.
But...
And what are you wearing right now?
You told me I should wear the best clothes I have.
They're ugly.
Well, what do you expect?
I wanted to work in literature-- I know nothing about fashion!
Thank you for waiting!
Please enter in order.
Pay close attention to "Hazime Yanagida."
The talk is that it could be the brand of the future.
Well... Only if this show turns out to be a success.
Hey! What's taking them so long?!
They'll arrive shortly.
We're out of time here!
I know that!
--Damn it. --What's going on?
Shut up! Don't talk to me right now.
There's been a mishap.
One of the models couldn't make it.
So Yanagida had to quickly arrange for a replacement through an acquaintance.
The model's not here?
I apologize it took so long.
I'm Chiyuki Fujito from Mille Neige.
Thank you for having me.
Is this some kind of joke...?
You gotta be kidding me, geezer!
He knows how crucial this show is!
--Am I supposed to be laughing right now?!
--Mr. Yanagida, please calm down. --Am I supposed to be laughing right now?!
--Mr. Yanagida! --Sending you down the runway is a surefire way to ruin the sho--
Please!
Give me a chance.
Miss Fujito...
We'll show the 40 dresses without our last model.
We're re-arranging the whole program.
Models, follow me!
Miss Fujito.
Go away.
I'm fine.
I know more than anyone that I don't have the right to be here right now.
But I'm still doing it.
Because this is my chance.
It's not going to work.
No matter how we arrange it, we won't be able to show the last dress.
Make it work!
Do you really want that shorty to ruin the whole show?
How about we lose a dress?
No. The audience is expecting 40.
Then...
Chiyuki Fujito.
Prepare yourself for the worst.
I spent the last six months working
to make this show a success.
Everyone here is doing their part to make my show a success.
Bear it!
Bear the responsibility that this show's success depends on you!
As if I didn't know that already.
Moriyama!
Tailor dress #17 to fit the shorty.
Okay!
Bob, help me out.
Darn it. I knew I should've had Iida come with me.
He did seem ill, though.
Are you okay, Miss Moriyama?
I'm fine.
Could you change into this?
Sorry. I was in a hurry, so I still have my bra on.
Miss Fujito! What are you--?!
I'm posting the revised timetable here!
We're on in 20 minutes!
Models and fitters, note the changes.
Models change multiple times during a show.
Each outfit is unique with different levels of exposure.
Every second counts during a show.
There's no time to change underwear.
Nobody's watching. This is a professional workplace.
Everyone knows models wear "nude."
Got it, Tsumura?
Y-Yes...
I'll do my best.
"DOOM..."
This is worse than I thought.
It was made for a 180 cm model,
so this was to be expected...
But I'm impressed, the waist fits perfectly.
Your body is model-ready.
You can't do this eating two meals a day.
You're working hard.
You're a great model.
I need the fitter to get the heels ready!
Number one through number twelve are new.
Get me the smallest size!
Right away.
Now, I've been trying to figure this out...
Shoot... The fabric's too thick to alter the length.
Do I cut it?
No, fixing the hem would be too much of a hassle.
Fifteen more minutes...
What's the fix...? What's the fix...?
I need to know now!
Bob!
Yes!
Miss Moriyama... Your nose is bleeding...
What...?
A-Are you okay?!
Chiyuki, don't move an inch!
If you get any blood on yourself, you'll ruin Mr. Yanagida's dress!
--What's going on? --Moriyama's down.
Is she okay?
Get an ambulance, quick!
I knew she wasn't okay...
Wait... This is really bad.
Mr. Yanagida! I'll call the ambulance, so please handle the dress...
I'm screwed.
What?
I said, I'm screwed!
I specialize in design. I don't make clothes.
How could this happen?
First, a model backs out, and then my only dressmaker goes out of commission.
What the hell am I supposed to do now?!
I feel bad for Mr. Yanagida, but this is my chance.
--Everyone here is doing their part.
--Don't move an inch! --Everyone here is doing their part.
If you get any blood on yourself, you'll ruin Mr. Yanagida's dress!
Sorry, Bob...
I'm leaving the rest to you...
I'll do it.
Will you let me fix Miss Fujito's dress,
Mr. Yanagida?!
Can I do this?
I'll finish it in time!
So wait for me, Miss Fujito!
Next, "Smile Down the Runway."
"See you next time!!"