Student Council
We're going to do it again this year.
So we need someone to host the award ceremony.
You can do it.
Me?
Akane Sakurai-san.
I'm always listening to your lunch broadcasts.
I think you'd be able to make it a fun event for everyone.
Okay, got it!
I'll do my best!
It's happening again this year.
The 15th Annual Miss Seiou Contest!!
The contest to decide the school's beauty queen...
The Miss Seiou Contest!
Who's going be crowned this year?
Princess & Pride
Let's see...
Every student has the right to vote,
and everyone may vote one time.
The votes will be counted two days before the announcement, after school.
Is that right, Vice President?
That's correct.
It's okay for us to vote as well, right?
Of course.
This is kind of exciting.
Broadcast Room
That's pretty cool, Akane-chan!
The student council had you in mind specifically to host the ceremony!
Yeah. I need to do a good job.
All right, just leave the sound work to me!
Thanks.
I'm going to go interview some people.
Interview?
I was thinking of putting together a special for the lunch broadcast today.
So I'm going to interview some of the girls who are favorites to win.
That makes sense!
I was also thinking it'd be good if,
when I host the ceremony, I could have the winners
share their personal stories or impressions from the contest.
Clever as always, Akane-san!
I'll come help you with your interviews.
Sure.
I think it's great that our school lets girls vote for the contest, too.
I wonder who everyone will cast for.
You mean "vote for."
Excuse us.
Good timing.
I'm glad you three are here.
Would you mind if I interviewed you all?
For what?
For the Miss Seiou Contest.
I'd like to make a special program,
so I came to talk to you three, as some of the favorites to win.
I can't believe I'm a favorite!
I just trying to be thimble.
Thimble?
I think she means "humble."
What?
An interview?
Could I get a comment from you about the contest?
Well...
I hope everyone has fun.
Like they did at our performance.
You guys were really cool up on stage at the culture festival.
Oh, you were listening?
Yeah. Your costumes were great, too.
Thank you!
Well...
If it were a speed sewing contest,
then I'm positive I could win, but...
It'd be nice to have a contest like that next time.
Yeah.
But you're not just fast.
The stuffed animals you make are really cute, Yuuki-san.
Really?
I'll give you one as a present next time, Sakurai-senpai.
Thank you!
It must be hard for the arts and crafts club to make all of the dresses for the winners.
But I love making them.
It'll be fun.
Huh? A favorite to win?
I am?
Of course!
You're the star of the rhythmic gymnastics team.
Not at all.
There are a lot of girls better than me.
For example?
Momoko Sasahara-san?
Sasahara-san's a third-year in the ceramics club, right?
She's such an amazing person.
She's kind, and has a soft, clean image, like the wild flowers she's named after.
She might not be that great at cooking,
and she panics easily,
but that makes her even cuter.
It's rare to hear you speak so frankly!
You really admire her, huh?
I guess so...
I'm sure there are plenty of girls who'd love to be you, too.
Huh?
The Miss Seiou Contest?
Oh, yeah. I saw the posters.
What do you think your strengths are?
I try to be fair and square in everything I do...
I guess.
That's great.
Huh?
You think so?
Yeah.
That's very fitting for you, Kagami-san, since you're in the tennis club.
Oh, I see the girls from the broadcast committee are doing interviews.
Kagurazaka-senpai!
Good timing.
Kagurazaka-senpai, you're a favorite, too.
Could you give us a comment?
I should be saying the same.
You're quite a favorite yourself.
Huh?
That's not true.
Besides, I'm going to be the host.
Well, I'm going to go interview some other people,
so please excuse me.
Excuse us.
Broadcast Room
We need to make it a flashy and fun event.
You can do it, Akane-chan.
Thank you, Tomo-chan.
Everyone seemed enthusiastic when we took their comments, right?
I think it's because you were there.
You have the ability to draw out the good in everyone.
I hope so.
Thank you, Tomo-chan.
Thank you for coming here, everyone.
We will now begin this year's Miss Seiou Contest award ceremony.
Clap, clap, clap.
Oh, Himejima-san.
You're sure working hard.
Shinonome-san and the gang.
You're about to have lunch?
No, we ate already.
We're about to have our forest tea party.
Forest tea party?
Mushroom Forest
We have Mushroom Forest chocolates while we drink tea!
It's more a gathering of people who aren't in clubs.
We all go home after school,
so she said we should get together at lunch, for some reason.
It's such a pain. Why do we have to do this?
A pain? Apologize to the Mushroom Forest!
Huh?! What are you saying?
I don't really get what's going on,
but it sounds fun.
But I wouldn't want to get in their way,
so let's practice elsewhere.
You can go ahead and practice here if you want.
Don't mind us.
We'll just be eating snacks, drinking tea, and goofing around.
Seriously, why are we doing this?
They're not just your average snacks!
They're Mushroom Forest-sama!
Why add "sama" to them?
Then, if you have any advice for what we could do better, can you let us know?
You want us to?
Okay, I'll keep going.
Here, while we're at it. Eat, eat.
Thank you!
Oh, yeah.
I'll get some drinks in return.
We always have some ready in the broadcast room.
Hang on a second.
This is an announcement for all students.
The deadline for voting in the Miss Seiou Contest is 4 P.M. today.
Miss Seiou Contest Ballot Box
There.
Those who haven't voted yet, we ask you to please vote now.
Student Council
Miss Seiou Contest Ballot Box
Time to count the votes.
Right.
I'll leave it to you.
I wonder if they're done counting the votes yet.
Maybe.
I guess we should be heading home.
Yes?
Sakurai-san.
Oh, Shinomiya-san.
Good work.
I have something to talk to you about.
What is it?
I have to apologize,
but could you step down as host?
What?
Why now?
Actually...
Sakurai-san has been chosen as one of the winners.
I won?
So I'd like to have someone else be the host...
Someone else...
Oshii-san, could you do it?
No way!
I couldn't do it. I couldn't!
Someone from the student council should do it.
We have to attend to the winners backstage and keep things running, so we can't.
You really can't?
Why don't you do it, Tomo-chan?
I couldn't...
There's no way!
Okay, Oshii-san.
You're the host.
What?!
What should I do?
I can't host a huge event like this.
We already have the script.
You just need the courage to do it.
I'm better at working behind the scenes.
I like it more, too.
I've never done anything but simple lunchtime announcements, either.
It'll be fine.
Huh?
It's not that simple!
You really don't want to?
Huh?
I'll decline my win, then.
That way, I can still be the host.
I'm sorry.
I was only thinking of myself.
I didn't even congratulate you.
It's pretty amazing to place in the Miss Seiou Contest, too.
It's fine.
I have you do all the school broadcasts, too.
You know,
I was actually thinking you should do the announcements
and host the lunch broadcasts more often.
I mean, hearing your voice cheers me up.
Okay!
I'll try it! I'll try hosting!
Girl Friend BETA.
I made this fried egg.
Would you like to try one?
Oui! I'll have one!
Here.
Um, what was I supposed to say?
Akane-chan, what was I supposed to say?
Tomo-chan, the mic's on.
Huh? Oh, I got it.
H-Hello, everyone!
Ouch. That hurt.
I'm sorry.
It's time for the lunch broadcast!
And I, Tomo Oshii, will be your ha... your host...
I messed up.
Calm down, Tomo-chan.
Uh, when this happens...
Oh, yeah! Push buttons!
No, Tomo-chan—
What was that?
A crash?
Come to think of it, I heard Oshii-san is going to host the beauty contest.
Not Sakurai?
According to the rumors, Sakurai was selected as a winner.
I wonder if this will be okay.
I don't know.
I'm sure it'll work out.
I can't host the ceremony like this.
That's not true.
Let's practice.
Practice.
Practice?
The event is tomorrow!
It'll be fine if we practice hard after school.
Th-Thank you for coming here, everyone.
W-We will now begin this year's Miss Seiou Contest award ceremony.
Like this?
Yeah. You're good.
Good work.
I see you're practicing hard.
Huh?
School's out, but you're still here? Another gathering?
No, today's different.
We wanted to cheer on Oshii-san.
Huh?
You're going to host the beauty contest, right?
We heard you'd be practicing after school.
You brought us drinks last time, too.
We wanted to thank you.
Now, think of these mushrooms as your audience!
Aren't you supposed to imagine them as pumpkins, or something?
Thank you for staying after school just for me.
If I'm doing anything wrong, let me know.
I think you should take a better posture.
R-Right.
Th-Thank you for coming here, everyone.
You don't have to rush so much.
You can take your time.
Thank you for coming here, everyone.
That sounds good.
We will now begin this year's Miss Seiou Contest award ceremony.
I hope it goes well tomorrow.
If you do it the way you did today, you'll be fine.
But I'll be in front of the whole school.
I'm going to practice more when I get home.
I wonder if there's anything we can do tomorrow,
to help out Oshii-san.
Well, we did stay late and help her practice.
We can't have her messing up tomorrow.
Yeah. Maybe we should give her some Mushroom Forest.
Or a costume of that button Oshii-san loves so much.
What kind of costume is that?
I've got a good idea.
Huh?
Seiou Academy Beauty Contest Winners' Green Room
I would like to congratulate all of this year's winners.
Congratulations.
Please wait here until the ceremony starts.
Please stand by for now.
Shiina-san.
You were picked after all!
Congratulations to you, too, Sakurai-san.
It's reassuring that we're here together.
This is a bit too long,
so I'll make it shorter.
Thank you.
You and the others made this dress, right?
Yeah.
It's beautiful.
Really?
Thank you!
Momoko-chan, did you come up with a speech?
No, not at all.
Momoko-chan, Nae-chan, over here.
Huh?
Smile, please.
You two second-years over there. Let me get a shot.
Sakurai-san.
These costumes are so pretty.
Oh, Kagurazaka-senpai.
Congratulations.
So you were selected, as well.
According to the school newspaper, it was a sure thing.
Huh? Really?
I didn't even think I'd get selected.
Well, just how unaware you are is one of the nice things about you.
Sakurai-san.
Murakami-senpai...
And Chloe-senpai.
Congratulations.
Thank you.
I like saying "thank you."
I don't know who voted for me,
but I'm thankful.
I'm worried about my speech, though.
Why don't you say what you said just now?
I guess you're right.
And you could add, "I'll be waiting at the library," or something.
That's a good idea.
More students might come to borrow books then.
As expected, you're a pro at speaking, Akane-san.
You all look so lovely.
I'd like to have dinner with all of you someday.
That sounds great!
When we do, let me take pictures of each of you!
Dinner and a photoshoot, huh?
Only ten minutes until the ceremony starts.
Are all of you ready?
Yeah.
We're ready, too.
All good!
Th-There's trouble!
Is something the matter?
Sakurai-senpai,
we can't find Oshii-senpai.
Tomo-chan!
Oshii-senpai!
Oshii-san!
I told her to meet us at the gym 30 minutes before start time.
Did she get scared and bail out?
Tomo-chan wouldn't...
Maybe she's...
Is everyone excited?!
Okay. It's time to announce this year's winners!
Yeah!
Oh, Akane-chan.
You look so pretty!
Thank you.
So you've been practicing all this time.
Yeah.
I thought, as long as I'm doing this, I should put my own energy into it.
I'm glad.
Huh?
I felt like I'd forced you out into the limelight,
so I was worried that I'd stressed you out.
You said you liked working behind the scenes, too.
But you were making the hosting your own.
That's great.
That's not it.
Everyone helped me practice.
I knew I had to do my best.
Plus,
I'm doing this in your place,
so I have to do a good job.
Tomo-chan...
Oh, I have to go.
The ceremony's going to start.
Oh, yeah.
Hang on.
It's hard to run in that dress, right?
The 15th Annual Miss Seiou Contest
Mushroom Forest
The 15th Annual Miss Seiou Contest
The wait is over, everyone!
We will now begin this year's Miss Seiou Contest award ceremony.
Applause
Applause Applause
I'll be your host today.
My name is Tomo Oshii, from the broadcast committee!
Thank you, everyone!
So, it's my first time in such a major role,
and I'm really nerbus...
I messed up.
Laugh
Laugh Laugh
Okay, I'd like this to be a fun ceremony,
so let's get excited!
Applause
The 15th Annual Miss Seiou Contest
That brings an end to this year's Miss Seiou Contest award ceremony!
Did you all have a good time?
Everyone's really getting into it this year, too.
That's because Oshii-san really worked the crowd.
It was a good event.
Now, let's have one more big round of applause for the winners!
Let's also have a round of applause for our host,
Tomo Oshii, from the broadcast committee!
You're the best!
Preview
Japan has a saying,
"Goodbye triangle, come again square,"
that's similar to "see you later, alligator."
Why does the triangle get kicked out,
while the square gets invited back?
Next time: "Goodbye à la Mode."
Episode 11: Goodbye à la Mode