E11 - One Little Step at a Time

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[00:04] ---
    "Omiya Station"
    Hey there, everyone! Hope you're
    enjoying your weekend!
[00:06] ---
    Hey there, everyone! Hope you're
    enjoying your weekend!
[00:08] ---
    We're a brand-new idol group,
    and our name is...
[00:12] ---
    9-tie!
[00:14] ---
    The nine of us have banded together
    to have our first mini-concert today!
[00:19] ---
    Right here and now is where 9-tie begins!
[00:22] ---
    We hope our songs will reach your hearts!
[00:47] ---
    Our eyes are focused
    on the stage we dreamed of
[00:51] ---
    Keep moving forward one step at a time
[00:55] ---
    Anytime, anywhere;
    I knew I could do more
[01:00] ---
    I could fly higher than yesterday
[01:04] ---
    Tears fall down our cheeks,
    we stumble and fall ourselves
[01:08] ---
    Sometimes we even wanted to run away
[01:12] ---
    But hold onto that hope, don't give up
[01:15] ---
    That's right, it all starts here
[01:19] ---
    Going! One day, I'll fly
[01:21] ---
    Going! anywhere I want
[01:24] ---
    Going! We always believed in this path
[01:27] ---
    So we'll keep going down it,
    no matter what happens
[01:35] ---
    Going! I'm sure our dream will come true
[01:38] ---
    Going! So never stop
[01:40] ---
    Going! chasing after that dream
[01:44] ---
    It's our promise,
    so let's reach that wonderful place
[01:50] ---
    We're meant to shine up there
[01:57] ---
    Our glorious days!
[02:03] ---
    Maybe we were a little
    too full of ourselves...
[02:08] ---
    Here I thought we'd draw a crowd!
[02:11] ---
    But pretty much nobody stopped to watch.
[02:15] ---
    This is proof that nobody
    acknowledges us as idols.
[02:20] ---
    Cheer up, everyone!
[02:22] ---
    We had our first concert today!
    It's a special day!
[02:25] ---
    That's right. It's 9-tie's birthday!
    We gotta celebrate!
[02:30] ---
    --Uh-huh!
    --Yeah!
[02:32] ---
    Sorry, but I just can't. Not when
    we can't even get more followers.
[02:38] ---
    Is there really a point
    in continuing on like this?
[02:41] ---
    I had so much fun singing with everyone!
[02:46] ---
    Still, considering we received
    tens of thousands of votes before,
[02:52] ---
    our current state
    is quite the predicament.
[02:54] ---
    Just let me post a video
    to my personal account!
[02:58] ---
    I got loads of followers!
[03:00] ---
    Uta, we promised
    we wouldn't do that, remember?
[03:04] ---
    We made the decision
    to quit the Selection Project.
[03:08] ---
    Using our Cheerers to help
    would be against the rules.
[03:11] ---
    Yeah. We chose to sing
    together as a group,
[03:15] ---
    so we have to start from zero as a group.
[03:18] ---
    But if our performances
    all end up like the one today...
[03:21] ---
    Let's put more effort into advertising.
[03:23] ---
    That sounds great! We just need
    to get more people informed!
[03:27] ---
    You know me, I'm good
    at hitting the pavement!
[03:30] ---
    Okay, let's do this!
[03:33] ---
    "joined the chat!"
[03:39] ---
    "Performing at Omiya Station!!"
[03:46] ---
    Excuse me, could I leave these here?
[03:48] ---
    An idol group?
[03:50] ---
    Dunno if my customers would be
    interested, but sure, what's the harm?
[03:53] ---
    Thank you!
[03:55] ---
    Come check us out!
[03:58] ---
    Okay, calories recharged!
[04:01] ---
    We'll be performing
    in front of the station!
[04:04] ---
    Come watch us perform!
[04:06] ---
    We're gonna do a mini-concert!
    We'd love to see you there!
[04:12] ---
    Thank you for coming to see us today!
[04:15] ---
    Thanks, everyone!
[04:20] ---
    Pardon me. Would you mind
    posting this up in your shop?
[04:22] ---
    Huh. So it's read like "Cutie," then?
[04:25] ---
    We have videos of our performances
    online as well. Do take a look.
[04:29] ---
    --Hope you'll stop by!
    --Please stop by!
[04:30] ---
    --Are you free at 2 PM?!
    --Hope you'll stop by!
    --Please stop by!
[04:33] ---
    We're 9-tie, a new idol group!
[04:45] ---
    We'll move on and get ready
    for our performance this afternoon.
[04:49] ---
    Gotta make sure we stay hydrated.
[04:51] ---
    I'd be really happy if you came to see us.
[04:54] ---
    "Dance practice!!
    Feels good to get exercise so early!
    Come see us in Omiya today!"
    Come see us!
[04:58] ---
    No one is coming to see us.
[05:01] ---
    We'll just have to try harder!
[05:03] ---
    Right.
[05:05] ---
    We perform in front of the station!
[05:07] ---
    Wait, are you Uta Koizumi-chan?
[05:10] ---
    You're the Young Detective!
[05:12] ---
    I've cracked the case!
[05:16] ---
    It really is you!
[05:18] ---
    Excuse me, would you like a flyer?
[05:20] ---
    Okay!
[05:24] ---
    Excuse me, I dunno
    if you're interested, but...
[05:27] ---
    Wait, hold up, aren't you Nagisa-chan?
[05:29] ---
    Who?
[05:30] ---
    You know! She was on Selection Project!
[05:34] ---
    You watched me on there?! Yay!
[05:40] ---
    I'd be super happy
    if you came to see me perform!
[05:44] ---
    So cute!
[05:46] ---
    "We're 9-tie (CUTIE)!
    Performing weekly in Omiya!"
[05:50] ---
    We aren't getting more followers.
[05:52] ---
    We're just getting started!
[05:58] ---
    Karin-chan and Ayano-chan?!
[06:00] ---
    Long time no see.
[06:02] ---
    --For real! They competed
    in the North Kanto Block finals.
    --Who're they?
    --Friends?
[06:06] ---
    What're you guys doing here?
[06:09] ---
    We're performing
    to get our name out there.
[06:11] ---
    You should follow us on SEPIS!
[06:14] ---
    We'll have more performances!
[06:16] ---
    You guys should really consider
    how this makes us feel.
[06:21] ---
    Do you know how much
    we staked on the Selection Project?
[06:24] ---
    Please don't.
[06:26] ---
    Sorry, I have to.
[06:28] ---
    I thought you guys were putting
    everything on the line to win,
[06:32] ---
    so I sent in my Yells for you
    even after I lost.
[06:34] ---
    I can't believe you all dropped out.
[06:37] ---
    I would've fought it out till the end,
    no matter what the rules said.
[06:45] ---
    I'm sorry, but...
[06:49] ---
    If you were going to drop out,
[06:50] ---
    then I wish you would've quit
    back in the block finals.
[06:56] ---
    We weren't there just to "make friends."
[06:58] ---
    Let's go.
[07:06] ---
    Well, that hurt.
[07:08] ---
    Eh, honestly, they have a point.
[07:11] ---
    This isn't just about me anymore!
[07:13] ---
    I don't want to ruin
    everything for everyone!
[07:16] ---
    Don't decide that for me!
    I haven't given up yet!
[07:21] ---
    Master?
[07:23] ---
    My mom says if we don't get
    anywhere by the end of the year,
[07:27] ---
    then she wants me
    to give up on being an idol.
[07:31] ---
    From a parent's point of view,
    that makes sense.
[07:34] ---
    I am not giving up on 9-tie.
[07:40] ---
    I love you, Master.
[07:45] ---
    We're the same people we were
    in the Selection Project...
[07:50] ---
    We're working even harder
    than we were then.
[07:53] ---
    The Selection Project
    is really incredible.
[07:56] ---
    There are girls across the country
    who look up to the contestants,
[07:58] ---
    paying attention to them
    just 'cause they're on the show.
[08:02] ---
    It makes sense there are girls out there
    unhappy with our choice.
[08:11] ---
    Great minds think alike.
[08:13] ---
    Rena-chan?!
[08:15] ---
    We're giving it our all, working
    part-time jobs to be here in Tokyo.
[08:19] ---
    Yeah.
[08:20] ---
    --We're 9-tie, performing tomorrow!
    --We hope you'll come watch.
[08:23] ---
    --Thank you!
    --Please come watch our performance.
[08:30] ---
    We had our Cheerers supporting us
    during the Selection Project,
[08:34] ---
    but there are so many people
    who don't know about us.
[08:38] ---
    We'll have to work harder to get
    more people to know about us.
[08:42] ---
    Right.
[08:44] ---
    "Our Dream Will Come True One Day."
[08:50] ---
    Hey, their performance is up on SEPIS.
[08:55] ---
    I was gonna watch.
[08:58] ---
    Why?
[08:59] ---
    We might've reacted too harshly
    when we ran into them earlier.
[09:03] ---
    We at least owe it to them
    to watch before reacting like that.
[09:07] ---
    You think so?
[09:08] ---
    Thinking about it now, they came
    together from all over the country.
[09:13] ---
    They've gotta be actually
    working hard to do that, right?
[09:25] ---
    Hey, there.
[09:27] ---
    Oh, Jun-chan! Aren't you on break?
[09:29] ---
    Nah, I just came back.
[09:32] ---
    Here, got you a souvenir.
[09:34] ---
    Don't they look delicious?
[09:35] ---
    Where were you visiting?
[09:37] ---
    Oh, Omiya.
[09:42] ---
    How're they doing?
[09:43] ---
    Workin' hard in their own way.
[09:47] ---
    "Following" "Followers"
    I see.
[09:49] ---
    Is there anything we can do to help?
[09:52] ---
    Our role in it is over.
[09:55] ---
    I suppose, but...
[09:57] ---
    It's not like they're strangers.
[10:00] ---
    I can't turn a blind eye
    to the potential those girls have.
[10:05] ---
    Jun-chan...
[10:07] ---
    This is the path they chose to walk.
[10:13] ---
    All we can do is watch quietly from afar.
[10:20] ---
    Here, Non-chan.
[10:23] ---
    You're sure?
[10:24] ---
    Yeah.
[10:26] ---
    C'mon guys, let's change gears!
[10:29] ---
    We're gonna crush it
    at our performance today!
[10:32] ---
    Yeah.
[10:34] ---
    Don't you guys feel like...
[10:37] ---
    This isn't how it was supposed to go?
[10:39] ---
    You've gotta be regretting
    what we did, right?
[10:42] ---
    Like, we shouldn't have dropped out?
[10:44] ---
    No way!
[10:46] ---
    I'm going for the gold
    with all of you in tow!
[10:50] ---
    I'm gonna look straight ahead
    and sprint to the finish!
[10:55] ---
    Does that mean you're thinking
    those things, Nagisa-san?
[10:59] ---
    Of course not!
[11:00] ---
    I just... wouldn't want
    everyone to regret our decision.
[11:05] ---
    Why would we regret it?
[11:07] ---
    If all we cared about was success,
[11:10] ---
    then we wouldn't have
    dropped out of S election Project.
[11:12] ---
    That's right! Let's get some grub
    and work our tails off!
[11:17] ---
    Yeah! I want some, too!
[11:23] ---
    Here.
[11:26] ---
    Hey, check out this video.
[11:28] ---
    Some idol group? How do you read that?
[11:31] ---
    "Cutie"?
[11:33] ---
    They're cute! And so freakin' good!
[11:35] ---
    I love those outfits!
[11:38] ---
    Same!
[11:39] ---
    We're getting out there. Good.
[11:44] ---
    Nodoka? You okay?
[11:47] ---
    I'm just so happy!
[11:50] ---
    Those we want to reach will be reached,
[11:52] ---
    even without Selection
    Project's assistance.
[11:55] ---
    We can keep going!
[11:59] ---
    Thanks, followers!
[12:03] ---
    I'm gonna give these to them!
[12:05] ---
    Don't hurt yourself, Nodoka-senpai!
[12:15] ---
    Excuse me, are you Rena Hananoi?
[12:18] ---
    Huh?
[12:19] ---
    It's so her!
[12:20] ---
    I can't believe it!
    You're like, a real-life angel!
[12:23] ---
    So, uh, we saw your
    video yesterday, on SEPIS!
[12:27] ---
    It was so good!
[12:29] ---
    I'm glad you liked it. Thank you.
[12:32] ---
    No, thank you! Keep up the good work!
[12:35] ---
    We love 9-tie!
[12:38] ---
    Oh, then, if you want to come watch us...
[12:41] ---
    --I'll be there!
    --Heck yeah!
[12:44] ---
    "We wrote our own original song,
    'Our Dream Will Come True Someday'!
    Check out the video!"
[12:46] ---
    That's it?
[12:52] ---
    This is the song we wrote together,
    our first original song.
[12:58] ---
    Here's our final song.
[13:00] ---
    "Our Dream Will Come True One Day."
[13:18] ---
    I'm here way too early...
[13:24] ---
    Hello, Suzu!
[13:26] ---
    Seira-chan!
[13:27] ---
    I saw your 9-tie performance!
[13:29] ---
    You did?!
[13:30] ---
    I'm so glad! I just had to share it!
[13:33] ---
    Thanks!
[13:34] ---
    Did you seriously do that
    all by yourselves?
[13:36] ---
    Oh, yeah!
[13:38] ---
    I can't believe it!
[13:39] ---
    I'm gonna have to step it up!
    You seriously lit a fire under me!
[13:43] ---
    That's so sweet of you to say.
[13:47] ---
    I was worried what'd happen
    to you after Selection Project,
[13:51] ---
    but you're giving it your all.
[13:54] ---
    Girls, be ambitious!
[13:57] ---
    I'm going to make good on our promise.
[14:00] ---
    The next time we see each other,
    we'll be two different people.
[14:06] ---
    I'm not going to let you outdo me.
[14:09] ---
    Good.
[14:10] ---
    "Omiya Station"
[14:15] ---
    Dang, we got a bigger crowd!
[14:17] ---
    And it's still so early!
[14:19] ---
    Oh, man, I'm gonna cry!
[14:21] ---
    Hello.
[14:23] ---
    You're here to watch!
[14:25] ---
    Don't get me wrong. I'm not here
    to support you or anything.
[14:30] ---
    Thanks.
[14:38] ---
    The next song will be our last song.
[14:40] ---
    Before that, I'm gonna let everyone
    introduce themselves again.
[14:44] ---
    I'll start.
[14:46] ---
    I'm Hiromi Hamaguri.
[14:48] ---
    I'm so freakin' stoked that
    you all showed up today!
[14:52] ---
    I'm so glad we get
    to have fun with you guys...
[14:56] ---
    ...and everyone watching live online, too!
[15:01] ---
    I'll treasure this day
    for the rest of my life!
[15:05] ---
    I'm Rena Hananoi.
[15:07] ---
    The name 9-tie represents
    the ties that bond the nine of us.
[15:12] ---
    We come from different places
    and are of all ages,
[15:16] ---
    but we're united by our passion.
[15:18] ---
    That's where our name comes from.
    I hope you'll remember it.
[15:23] ---
    I'm Shiori Yamaga.
[15:24] ---
    I designed the costumes, and we
    all banded together to craft them.
[15:29] ---
    I hope you can enjoy our performance
    with your eyes, ears, and hearts.
[15:38] ---
    Um, uh...
[15:39] ---
    I'm Nodoka Yagi!
[15:40] ---
    Not too long ago, we all
    went out to eat jingisukan!
[15:44] ---
    But I freaked everyone out
    with how much I was able to eat.
[15:50] ---
    Anyway, I'm gonna put my whole heart--
    or stomach--into winning you over!
[15:55] ---
    Heart or stomach, which one?!
[15:58] ---
    Uh, both!
[16:01] ---
    I'm Uta Koizumi.
[16:02] ---
    The last song we're performing
    is the one we composed together.
[16:07] ---
    9-tie has put our
    everything into this song.
[16:10] ---
    I really hope you stay till the end
    and enjoy our performance!
[16:15] ---
    I'm Ao Yodogawa.
[16:19] ---
    I thought real hard about
    what I wanted to say here,
[16:22] ---
    but I don't remember what I was gonna say.
[16:24] ---
    In any case, I'm gonna sprint
    to the finish line! Thanks!
[16:30] ---
    I'm Mako Toma.
[16:32] ---
    I didn't mention this earlier,
[16:34] ---
    but I'm actually the oldest member.
    Everyone calls me "Mommy."
[16:39] ---
    They all treat me like their mom,
    but I'm only in 11th grade!
[16:44] ---
    I hope you'll stay till the end!
[16:47] ---
    I'm Nagisa Imau.
[16:49] ---
    Here's what's been on my mind lately...
[16:53] ---
    I love, love, love spending time
    with everyone like this.
[16:59] ---
    I really, really love this!
[17:01] ---
    So I'm gonna sing out with
    all my heart for everyone I love!
[17:08] ---
    I'm Suzune Miyama.
[17:10] ---
    Thank you for taking time
    out of your busy day to watch us.
[17:16] ---
    I'm so grateful for our followers
    and everyone who shared our videos.
[17:20] ---
    I'm going to fill our last song
    with all my gratitude!
[17:25] ---
    Today'll be better than yesterday,
    and tomorrow, better than that.
[17:29] ---
    We hope your days get
    a little happier as they go on!
[17:33] ---
    Here's our last song.
[17:34] ---
    "Our Dream Will Come True Someday."
[17:53] ---
    ♬ The place where you are,
    the place where I am ♬
[18:00] ---
    ♬ I bet they're overflowing
    with so many emotions ♬
[18:06] ---
    ♬ I'll never give up, never ever ♬
[18:09] ---
    ♬ You gave me the courage to go on ♬
[18:12] ---
    ♬ I want you to hear how I feel now ♬
[18:16] ---
    ♬ As our feelings soar
    like a rainbow in the sky ♬
[18:22] ---
    ♬ If my dream comes true,
    will I be able to fly ♬
[18:28] ---
    ♬ This is the tiny promise
    we made to one another ♬
[18:35] ---
    ♬ Happiness! Do you feel it?
    I suddenly want to see you ♬
[18:42] ---
    ♬ When I think of that smile ♬
[18:45] ---
    ♬ And the miraculous day that we met ♬
[19:11] ---
    We've only just gotten started,
[19:13] ---
    but we're going to keep giving it
    our all to reach more people,
[19:17] ---
    so we hope you'll
    support us in our journey!
[19:23] ---
    Thank you!
[19:26] ---
    "Omiya Station"
[19:35] ---
    Hey... I'm sorry.
[19:39] ---
    I was so mean to you,
    and I hadn't even heard you sing.
[19:43] ---
    Your performance was so good.
[19:46] ---
    Especially that last song.
[19:49] ---
    I was totally floored.
[19:50] ---
    I can't believe you guys
    did that all yourselves.
[19:54] ---
    I finally get why you guys made it
    so far in Selection Project.
[19:59] ---
    We'll support 9-tie with
    everything we've got!
[20:05] ---
    Thanks.
[20:12] ---
    Once rivals, now friends.
[20:15] ---
    How touching.
[20:17] ---
    Wait, is that...
[20:19] ---
    Red-Bean Jun?!
[20:20] ---
    Huh?
[20:21] ---
    The person who played Sumipanda!
[20:23] ---
    Oh!
[20:24] ---
    Hello.
[20:26] ---
    What're you doing here?
[20:27] ---
    Sheesh, don't be so cold.
[20:30] ---
    Who do you think your first follower was?
[20:34] ---
    Huh?
[20:35] ---
    I was just so worried about you girls.
[20:37] ---
    But it looks like you've put it
    all in black and white now.
[20:41] ---
    With the splash 9-tie is making,
[20:45] ---
    the Selection Project would like
    to offer you an unconventional idea.
[20:50] ---
    What'd that be?
[20:52] ---
    You can all come back for the final round.
[20:56] ---
    The final round?
[20:57] ---
    We can go back?!
[20:59] ---
    If you agree, we'd move on
    to a special final round.
[21:04] ---
    At least, that's what the CEO of
    the production company wants to do.
[21:10] ---
    The CEO stepped in?
[21:12] ---
    What're they gonna make us do this time?
[21:15] ---
    One final live performance
    for a chance to make your pro debut.
[21:19] ---
    You need to earn 2,000,000 Yells.
[21:22] ---
    One chance, and it's all on you.
[21:27] ---
    Or are you done with the show?
[21:32] ---
    We'll do it.
[21:34] ---
    If it means another chance
    to sing for all of our Cheerers,
[21:37] ---
    then there's no way we can turn it down!
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    We're back at our second home.
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    Yep.
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    Hey!
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    There she is!
[21:57] ---
    Oh, girls... welcome back!
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    Thanks!
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    One day, even on the days
    when it's raining hard
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    I hear a voice calling me
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    You were always by my side,
    no matter what
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    To keep me focused forward
    and moving ahead
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    If I get to stand on the
    stage of my dreams one day
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    I know when I'm up there
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    I'll think of your face
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    Let my song, let my voice connect
    with those precious memories
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    I never realized how much
    they'd supported me
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    Let my song, let my voice ring out
    far across the distance
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    Every last one of these warm emotions
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    Your feelings will give me hope
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    For my dreams to come true,
    I need Only One Yell!
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    We're back.