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My passionate idol activity, or Aikatsu, is about to begin!
I believe in you!
I believe in you! Ran, please! Ran, please! Ran, please!
Ran, please! Ran, please! Ran, please!
Ready?
Rock-paper-scissors!
Yes!
Ichigo wins!
Yay!
Yay! Ichigo-tan!
Sorry.
Ichigo-san, you're the victor.
Ichigo-san, you're the victor. Yes. It feels great.
Yes. It feels great.
And so, for the upcoming Newcomer Idol concert, we'll wear...
Angely Sugar!
Let's all match! Love you!
Right? I can't wait for us to sing in Angely Sugar outfits.
We'll use a new idol for the next Angely Sugar commercial. The best candidates are...
I vote for Ichigo-chan.
Ichigo Hoshimiya-chan. Don't you think she'd be the perfect partner for this little one?
Not gonna lose, even in a pinch
We've gotta grab it... Hi!!
AIKATSU! IDOL ACTIVITY
If you look up, you'll see the sun is shining
You've gotta be brighter
You're a sparkling diamond
You're a new glittering melody
Don't give in to frustration when you stumble
And put a smile on your face even when there's tears in your eyes
You'll get stronger. You just have to believe in yourself
And never, ever give up
A passionate, reliable world has been set in motion
That's right. It's my world
Not only luck, but the power of your heart makes dreams come true
Ah! So you must never run away
Even yesterday's enemies are tomorrow's friends
Use your way of life to grab happiness
ICHIGO PANIC
Everyone's talking about the huge concert event since it gathers idols from rival agencies.
For us to be invited...
That's no small thing?
That's no small thing? It's not!
Oh my gosh, what if I meet other idols backstage?
Shake hands? No, I want autographs!
So shall we settle on Angely Sugar concert dresses?
Aye! Let's wear matching outfits!
Angely Sugar's always so cute.
Which do you like?
Which do you like? You know,
if I wear any brand besides LoLi GoThiC, I'll die of a broken heart!
You're wearing a uniform.
You're wearing a uniform. It's a figure of speech!
But we rock-paper-scissored for it. It's a figure of speech!
But we rock-paper-scissored for it.
It's your fault for saying we should match card brands!
I thought it'd show unity.
I thought it'd show unity. I suggest the ice-blue frill outfit.
I suggest the ice-blue frill outfit.
Let's all be super cute!
Let's all be super cute! Enough!
Starmiya! Enough!
Oh, Starmiya! The daily special bento, nice choice!
Thanks.
Thanks. Come along now. The headmistress wants you.
Come along now. The headmistress wants you.
The headmistress? Come along now. The headmistress wants you.
The headmistress? Hurry up!
Coming! Hurry up!
I have a bad feeling.
I have a bad feeling. Really?
Commercial work?
Yes, it's even a solo appearance.
Please let me!
Please let me! Without hearing details?
It's a commercial for this guy, yeah!
Angely Bear!
A present from top designer Mrs. Amahane.
She's also the one who chose you.
She picked me?
Mrs. Amahane originally created Angely Bear as a teddy bear for her own baby.
It's precious to her. And she's entrusted the commercial to you.
You know what that means, don't you?
Yes! I'll give it my all!
Well said! Make sure to check your schedule later.
Right!
You're starring in a commercial?
Congratulations!
But what should I do?
But what should I do? What? Are you nervous?
It's a scheduling conflict!
It's a scheduling conflict! What?
Almost daily shoots after school till the concert.
In short, she can't train. Late shoots will make rehearsals and the concert dicey.
The concert's out.
We'll have to replace you.
I wanted to do this together.
I wanted to do this together. Sorry. I'll turn them down.
Sorry. I'll turn them down.
This came first.
Idiot! It's a commercial!
Idiot! It's a commercial! You can't refuse!
Just being in a commercial is great, but you're in it alone! This is awesome!
If you turn one down, it should be the concert. You get which is more important, don't you?
All right, I'll do both!
They're both important to me. So I'll do my best with both!
Multitasking's tough.
The concert's not just the one day. There's the pamphlet photo shoot, interviews, publicity, reporters, lots of stuff.
I'll do it. I'll do my best!
Your mind's made up.
Your mind's made up. Got your back.
I'm sure you can do it!
As long as you don't drag Yurika-sama down. Or I...
...won't not cheer her on?
If you think I was saying that, you may not be entirely mistaken, but...
Everyone!
But breaks and nights are for training.
We won't let you sleep.
The place for the introductory meeting is at the Angely Tower building?
We're having the meeting here?
Ai-katsu!
I'm Ichigo Hoshimiya. I look forward to working with you.
Likewise.
Good to be working with you.
We want Angely Bear to be very appealing to prime time TV viewers.
Very appealing...
Okay, the director will explain the storyboards.
ANGELY BEAR COMMERCIAL IDEA STORYBOARDS Okay, the director will explain the storyboards.
ANGELY BEAR COMMERCIAL IDEA STORYBOARDS It's like manga.
It's like manga.
It shows the flow and images.
It's still just the basic idea.
I heard you were an Angely Sugar fan, so I'd like your opinions too.
Let's make a good commercial.
Let's make a good commercial. Right!
Sorry I'm late.
Welcome back.
Welcome back. Ichigo-tan!
Otome had a shortage of Ichigo-tan!
Otome had a shortage of Ichigo-tan! Aw...
Listen to the concert's song?
On the way there and back!
You have the first line.
It's a major responsibility.
So you have a brother.
So you have a brother. Yes.
When you fight, who apologizes first?
Maybe me...
After all, dinner doesn't taste good when you're fighting.
Feel it in your fingertips!
Feel it in your fingertips! Right!
What do you want people to focus on?
Yurika-sama's magnificent...
Our in-synch performance, right down to our fingertips.
Our in-synch performance, right down to our fingertips. I can't wait.
There's more to talk about after the break.
Including Yurika-sama's secret!
Including Yurika-sama's secret! Don't start weird rumors!
Headmistress! I've got bad, bad, bad news!
Starmiya's concert overlaps with her commercial work schedule!
Yes, she said she wanted to do her best with both.
What? That's crazy! Why didn't you stop...
Sensei.
She said she would do it. In that case, isn't it our job to watch over her?
Adversity is a chance to grow. Idols face up to difficulties and overcome them.
Here. Ichigo said to give it to you so you wouldn't get lonely.
Ichigo-tan!
What, she's not here?
Filming starts today.
How snooty, when Yurika-sama deigned to appear.
I'm done.
Wait!
We can't have a lesson without everyone.
You're saying you miss Ichigo?
I'm saying it's pointless to sing or dance without five girls!
That's true.
But still...
How's the lighting?
Let's make it a little softer.
Hoshimiya-san's on standby!
Good morning!
Well?
Well? Director! Good morning.
Director! Good morning.
It's really cute!
We even put in a bunk bed.
Since I said I have a younger brother?
Right. It's because the protagonist is based on you.
The protagonist is an average girl.
After fighting with her little brother, she puts Angely Bear by his pillow to apologize.
Starting rehearsal!
Keep going.
Isn't this a rehearsal?
When the director wants to get natural expressions, he rolls camera without saying anything.
Cut!
Just like that! That's a keeper!
Thank you!
I'm bushed.
Good job.
Here. Read over this interview.
For the pamphlet?
You're pretty stiff, ma'am.
My legs too?
My legs too? Stiff as a board.
Ow!
Is it tough?
Yeah, but it's fun.
We ready?
It was the first day of shooting.
It was the first day of shooting. Shall we let her sleep?
Yeah. Shall we let her sleep?
What time is it? Five?
It's morning!
What's wrong?
I fell asleep! I'm sorry. I...
It's okay. Everyone understands.
Sorry.
I'm the most behind, so I have to work hard, but...
I knew you'd worry about that, which is why I prepared this.
What is it?
A video. Watch it and you'll understand.
What kind of video did Aoi send?
Galaxy! Amazing!
It's a dance lesson video!
Sensei, too close!
Sorry! To Starmiya too.
Okay, Sensei, make sure to get it all.
Okay, Sensei, make sure to get it all. Okay!
Sakura-chan!
Though it's presumptuous, I'm standing in for you, Ichigo-sama.
So between takes, you can practice and practice!
Music start!
Hoshimiya-san, we're ready.
Right!
Did the choreography video help?
Thanks, Sakura-chan.
Thanks, Sakura-chan. Sorry for the rush.
I was surprised how fast you learned her moves.
Oh no! If...
If upperclassmen are in danger, I would go through fire or water to help.
Learning one or two dance moves is the least I can do!
I was late!
Ichigo, take five. Sakura, step in to demonstrate.
Right!
I-I need blood.
Would you prefer Otome's blood or tomato juice?
Sorry, Sakura-chan.
Sorry, Sakura-chan. It's fine.
Yurika-chan, are you ready?
Who do you think I am?
Okay, here we go!
You're still not asleep?
In a bit.
Tomorrow's your last day of shooting, isn't it? Plan on looking exhausted?
We'll practice later. Ran, Yurika-sama, and Otome-chan will be there too.
Thank you.
Good night.
Good night.
Ai-katsu! Ai-katsu!
Ran, you're taking the lead?
With Ichigo gone, someone has to. Don't be pokey!
Ai-katsu! Ai-katsu! Ai-katsu!
Cut!
Director?
Is something weighing on your mind?
For this scene, I just want you to play and act like you're having a good time.
Let's take a break.
Waiting on the clouds!
There are UV rays even when it's cloudy, you know.
Amahane-san!
It's been a while.
Thank you for choosing me.
I'm happy you accepted. I've wanted to come watch the shoot for days now.
I was wondering if you were giving it your best.
What's wrong? You can talk to me.
It's okay. I won't tell anyone else.
Right now, I've got this other job, an idol concert...
Oh, that sounds fun.
But I'm holding everyone else back, since I can't practice much.
I'm not even sure if I should perform with them.
Did you get my Angely Bear?
Yes!
Sorry for not thanking you earlier. It made me really happy.
Good! That's the face I wanted to see.
Face?
I first created Angely Bear for my own children.
But everyone loved it so much that I made more for friends, relatives, and then fans of Angely Sugar.
I heard it's really important to you.
Indeed. That never changed, even when the number increased.
I carefully stitch every bear so it can hold my wish.
Your wish?
My wish to put a smile on everyone's face.
A smile...
I chose you for this because I was certain that you would deliver my wish.
When you're on stage, you have the same power these little ones do.
You're an idol who can make everyone smile.
It's clear now! The sun's perfect!
Okay. Let's get back to shooting.
Aoi? I'm in front of the station now.
Ichigo!
Aoi! Everyone!
Why are you here?
Why are you here? To pick you up.
Ichigo-tan! To pick you up.
Ichigo-tan! The shoot's wrapped?
Yeah! I'm surprised you're all here!
What was your call about?
I want to be in the concert, so please help me train!
Naturally!
Naturally! There's a lot to cover!
There's a lot to cover!
I took a long nap today so I could train with you!
This show can't get on the road without you.
Seatbelts on?
Here we go! Take off!
Go! Go! Yeah!
It's almost time for Ichigo-chan's concert.
Yes.
Our turn!
I'm nervous.
Everyone, hands!
We've done all we can.
So if there are any mistakes, no regrets. Let's have fun!
One, two...
Yeah!
A melody musical!
Hurry! Hurry!
Don't pull me!
Yurika-chan, quiet.
Right.
Is it coming?
Is it coming? Soon.
There it is!
Sorry for leaving you alone.
But it's all right now. Wherever you are, we'll always be together.
Angely Bear.
Flickering, shining brightly on its own
By itself and yet not alone
Start! Our lesson to move forward
We were all friends
And we were all rivals
But you know, we never fought with each other
Face to face, or even in our minds
As the stars go round and round, what we're searching for changes
Seize this chance to be chosen!
Believe in the future of an actress
And sing and dance to make your dreams come true
Let's every one of us surpass our themes with a flash of light
If you're too easy on yourself, you'll be an open book
AIKATSU MOTTO
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THIS WEEK'S AIKATSU MOTTO 2013 SPRING COLLECTION CUTE OUTFIT! BABY PINK FRILL OUTFIT I can eat three or more desserts at once!
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THINK TWICE ABOUT HAVING TWO JOBS
I heard great news!
I heard great news! What?
Mizuki-san and the next audition's winner will—
Mizuki-san and the next audition's winner will— Show me the radiance of a new star!
Show me the radiance of a new star!
Next time on Aikatsu!: "Chance and Try"!
Always passionate idol activity!