# E2 - Where Each Star Shines
Source: [Crunchyroll](https://www.crunchyroll.com/watch/GRX0D25N6/where-each-star-shines)
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***SIGN*** Homemade Bentou Tamakoya
**[00:10] YK**
The weather is nice today.
**[00:12] Producer**
Yeah, it's a perfect day for a photo shoot.
**[00:15] Producer**
Though today is an indoor shoot.
**[00:18] YK**
Oh, right. Today's shoot is for
everyone's promotional materials.
**[00:21] Producer**
Yes.
**[00:23] Producer**
Beit, HighxJoker, S.E.M....
**[00:26] Producer**
Ever since they joined, there has
been so much progress on the lessons.
**[00:29] Producer**
We should start preparing for their debut.
***SIGN*** Dance Lesson
**[00:32] Producer**
Jupiter is already busy
preparing their next concert.
**[00:36] YK**
I can't wait.
***SIGN*** Amagase Touma
**[00:37] Producer**
Yes, they're all fired up, too.
***SIGN*** Mitarai Shouta
***SIGN*** Ijuuin Hokuto
**[00:43] YK**
There's a lot we can expect
from our new members, too.
**[00:46] Producer**
Right?
**[00:47] Producer**
I scouted Beit when I met some
popular kids at a shopping district.
***SIGN*** Takajou Kyouji
***SIGN*** Watanabe Minori
**[00:52] Producer**
They were already very close friends
through their part-time job.
***SIGN*** Pierre
**[00:56] YK**
Come to think of it, there are always
men in black behind Pierre-kun.
***SIGN*** Japanese Sweets Umezato
**[01:01] Producer**
Oh, they're from the SP.
**[01:03] YK**
SP?
**[01:04] Producer**
Yes.
**[01:05] Producer**
Pierre is a prince of a country.
**[01:08] YK**
O-Oh...
**[01:10] Producer**
The members of S.E.M. were
previously high school teachers.
**[01:12] Producer**
For personal reasons, they decided to
leave school and pursue the path of an idol.
***SIGN*** Hazama Michio
***SIGN*** Maita Rui
**[01:18] YK**
That makes me really curious.
***SIGN*** Yamashita Jirou
**[01:21] Producer**
The five members of HighxJoker are from the
Light Music Club at the same high school,
***SIGN*** Wakazato Haruna
**[01:24] Producer**
and they make all of their
music themselves.
***SIGN*** Akiyama Hayato
***SIGN*** Iseya Shiki
**[01:27] YK**
I see, that's something to look forward to.
***SIGN*** Fuyumi Jun
***SIGN*** Sakaki Natsuki
**[01:32] YK**
And for Dramatic Stars...
**[01:35] YK**
Former pilot, former lawyer, and former surgeon.
***SIGN*** Sakuraba Kaoru
***SIGN*** Tendou Teru
***SIGN*** Kashiwagi Tsubasa
**[01:46] YK**
I bet there aren't many agencies
that are blessed with such diversity.
**[01:50] Producer**
Right?
**[01:51] Saito**
Shouldn't you guys get going?
**[01:53] YK**
Oh, President.
**[01:55] Producer**
It's fine. We have plenty of time...
**[01:58] Saito**
That clock has been broken since yesterday.
**[02:01] Producer**
What?!
**[03:36] IS**
Oh!
**[03:37] All**
Producer!
**[03:39] Tendo**
It's rare for you to be late.
**[03:42] Producer**
Apologies. Sorry for the wait.
**[03:46] Kashiwagi**
No problem. We're the
ones who came too early.
**[03:49] Tendo**
We're all excited.
**[03:52] WM**
Excuse me...
**[03:54] WM**
Is Jupiter not coming today?
**[03:56] Producer**
Oh, they have to prepare for their concert.
**[03:59] IS**
Oh, oh, oh! Producer-chan!
I want to see the concert!
**[04:03] IS**
I've always wanted to be in the VIP section!
**[04:04] AH**
Yeah!
**[04:06] HM**
It'll be a great opportunity for us to learn.
**[04:09] HM**
If it's possible, may we attend as well?
**[04:12] WM**
I'd like to go as well!
**[04:14] Pierre**
I want to see the concert!
**[04:16] Producer**
I guess so...
**[04:18] Producer**
Then we can check out the back
stage along with the concert.
**[04:23] Tendo**
That's a great idea!
**[04:25] Producer**
Can I get a show of hands
of those who want to go?
**[04:28] All**
Me! Me! Yes!
**[04:31] Producer**
Okay. We shall all go.
**[04:36] All**
Yay!
**[04:38] Producer**
Everyone, we need to finish
today's photo shoot first.
**[04:44] Photographer**
You have future idols for me today, huh?
That's exciting!
**[04:48] Producer**
Yes, we'll be in your care!
**[04:50] Tendo**
I look forward to working with you!
**[04:51] Sakuraba**
Wait, Tendou.
**[04:51] Kashiwagi**
Both of you, please wait.
**[04:54] Sakuraba**
Producer, are you telling me
to form a unit with this guy?
**[04:58] Tendo**
Tell him, please, Producer.
I think his outfit looks really plain.
**[05:03] Producer**
Um... First of all, why are
all of you dressed so differently?
**[05:10] Kashiwagi**
That's because...
**[05:12] Tendo**
It should be something high-impact!
**[05:15] Sakuraba**
I'm saying you can't go
wrong with formal attire.
**[05:17] Tendo**
No way! I'm pretty sure
something flashy is best!
**[05:18] Kashiwagi**
We couldn't come to the same conclusion,
**[05:20] Kashiwagi**
so we decided we will wear whatever
we thought would be good...
**[05:21] Tendo**
We're idols!
**[05:23] Kashiwagi**
Calm down, both of you...
**[05:25] Kashiwagi**
Producer, what should we do?
**[05:28] Producer**
Hmm...
**[05:32] Producer**
Let's just go with that.
**[05:33] All**
What?!
**[05:35] Tendo**
Are you sure?
**[05:36] Producer**
Yes.
**[05:38] Producer**
Then let's start with
whichever unit is ready!
**[05:42] KT/TT**
R-Right.
**[05:50] Photographer**
Sakuraba-kun, can you smile a little more?
**[05:54] Sakuraba**
Yes...
**[05:55] Kashiwagi**
Kaoru-san,
**[05:57] Kashiwagi**
relax!
**[05:58] Tendo**
Yeah!
**[06:00] Tendo**
I'm pretty sure a smile will *suit* you.
***SIGN*** Minori
**[06:05] WM**
Idols and track jackets go hand-in-hand!
**[06:08] WM**
Smile!
**[06:10] WM**
Signature pose!
**[06:14] WM**
I learned it from an idol magazine.
**[06:17] TK**
Is that right.
**[06:18] Pierre**
Minori, you're amazing!
**[06:20] IS**
Please make sure I am
super duper good looking!
**[06:23] AH**
I feel like this outfit will make us popular.
**[06:25] IS**
Right?!
**[06:26] SN**
This outfit makes me itchy.
**[06:29] IS**
Please endure that, Natsuki-chi!
**[06:31] FJ**
Guys, let's start.
**[06:33] WH**
Aye-aye, leader!
**[06:35] AH**
Oh, um, ready, set...
**[06:38] Photographer**
Th-This is...
**[06:41] HM**
I collected and analyzed the characteristics
of the popular idols from the past 50 years,
**[06:45] HM**
and came up with the optimal outfit.
**[06:47] HM**
With this, there's a 95% chance
that it will be a memorable photo.
**[06:53] MR**
Okay!
**[06:54] YJ**
I guess it's okay...
**[06:57] MR**
Three, two, one...
**[07:00] All**
S.E.M.!
**[07:15] WH**
This is so bad!
**[07:16] FJ**
This is why I was against it!
**[07:18] IS**
I thought it'd be perfect...
**[07:22] AH**
I was fairly confident, too.
**[07:24] AH**
Roller skates!
**[07:25] Pierre**
Taking photos is fun!
**[07:27] TK**
Y-Yeah...
**[07:28] Tendo**
It's not that good, I guess...
**[07:31] Sakuraba**
That's because of your look.
**[07:33] Tendo**
You look like someone who's
taking a resume photo, too!
**[07:36] Sakuraba**
I'll admit there's a problem
with my facial expression,
**[07:38] Sakuraba**
but there's nothing wrong with my attire.
**[07:43] Producer**
So this is what you want
your audience to see?
**[07:46] WM**
What we want them to see?
**[07:47] Producer**
Yes. These are charming in their own way.
**[07:52] AH**
I have a question for you!
**[07:53] Producer**
Yes, ask away Hayato-kun.
**[07:55] AH**
These photos will be used for
auditions and such, right?
**[07:59] IS**
That's why I thought something
mega, mega flashy would be good!
**[08:03] IS**
Wouldn't that attract more jobs?
**[08:06] Tendo**
I agree. We aren't famous,
**[08:09] Tendo**
so wouldn't it be easier for them to
remember us if we're more noticeable?
**[08:13] Kashiwagi**
I think we should be a
little more conventional.
**[08:17] WM**
I did think about what it
means to look like an idol.
**[08:20] HM**
It's merely a result of our analysis of past data.
**[08:24] YJ**
So that means these photos...
**[08:30] Sakuraba**
Producer, do you have any advice?
**[08:34] Sakuraba**
I think that's the most effective
way for us to improve.
**[08:37] Producer**
Hmm...
**[08:39] Producer**
Let me think...
**[08:40] Tendo**
Wait!
**[08:42] Tendo**
Can you give us one more chance, Producer?
**[08:45] Tendo**
I want us to figure out
these kinds of things ourselves.
**[08:48] Kashiwagi**
Is there any way we can make this work?
**[08:51] HM**
Yes, I'd love to try again.
**[08:54] TK**
I will be more creative next time.
**[08:56] Pierre**
Woohoo! I will work harder!
**[08:59] FJ**
This affects our reputation as well.
**[09:01] IS**
Is it that bad?!
**[09:06] Producer**
What do you think?
**[09:08] Photographer**
Reshoot? I guess it depends on our schedule.
**[09:12] Producer**
We have a concert to be at next week.
**[09:14] Photographer**
Hmm, how about we adjust a
thing or two around this time?
**[09:19] All**
Thank you very much!
**[09:22] Tendo**
All right!
**[09:23] Tendo**
Let's take the best photo this time!
**[09:26] Kashiwagi**
Yes!
**[09:27] Sakuraba**
We can't simply retake the photo.
**[09:29] Sakuraba**
We need to come up with a proper
concept before we take the photo.
**[09:34] Tendo**
I know that!
**[09:38] Sakuraba**
It's a tough road ahead.
**[09:40] Tendo**
What?!
**[09:41] Kashiwagi**
L-Let's just do our best, okay?
**[09:44] Producer**
Oh, yes!
**[09:46] Producer**
In regards to the concert,
**[09:48] Producer**
we will be meeting at the
venue at 7 am on the day of.
**[09:51] Producer**
Please be there on time!
**[09:53] All**
What?
**[09:54] YJ**
S-So early...
**[10:04] Tendo**
Let's try our best!
**[10:06] Tendo**
We'll figure it out somehow.
**[10:09] Kashiwagi**
Y-Yes!
**[10:11] Sakuraba**
How do you intend to do that?
**[10:14] Sakuraba**
The problem isn't about appearance,
but it's about who we are.
**[10:18] WM**
This is difficult.
**[10:20] TK**
How we want to be seen...
**[10:23] TK**
I hope our charm can be portrayed.
**[10:26] Pierre**
I know what makes both of you charming!
You are both very kind!
**[10:32] WM**
Thanks. You, too, Pierre.
**[10:35] TK**
But what do the others see?
**[10:37] WM**
Hmm...
**[10:39] YJ**
Perhaps..."old man"?
**[10:42] HM**
I won't deny that, but I think
you're missing the mark.
**[10:44] MR**
Yes! It'd be good if we can portray
positivity and only-one-ness!
**[10:52] YJ**
In concrete terms?
**[10:54] AH**
Look popular!
**[10:55] FJ**
Hayato, I'll get angry.
**[10:58] AH**
I'm sorry. I'll think properly.
**[11:04] WH**
This is hard. How we
want to be seen as idols.
**[11:08] SN**
Yeah...
**[11:09] IS**
As idols, huh?
**[11:11] IS**
We're just ordinary high school students...
**[11:14] Tendo**
Wait a second, are we going
home? Let's think together.
**[11:19] Sakuraba**
It's something we can think about on our own.
**[11:25] Tendo**
I guess it can't be helped.
**[11:36] YK**
Why does it have to rain
on the day of the concert?
**[11:45] Tendo**
Good morning!
**[11:46] Staff**
Good morning.
**[11:47] Tendo**
Good morning!
**[11:48] Staff**
Good morning.
**[11:50] Tendo**
Good morning!
**[11:52] Kashiwagi**
Oh, Teru-san.
**[11:54] Tendo**
What happened?
**[11:56] Man**
The typhoon has changed its course and gained
momentum due to a high-pressure system.
***SIGN*** Major Typhoon
***SIGN*** Heavy rain in some regions
**[12:00] Man**
It has been wreaking havoc in
many areas on its way north.
**[12:02] SS**
We're almost at the
shelter! Hang in there!
**[12:05] KR**
It's dangerous! Please stay indoors!
**[12:09] Tendo**
I thought the typhoon wasn't
going to hit this area.
***SIGN*** Performers
**[12:13] Kashiwagi**
Apparently, the Kanto region is safe.
**[12:15] Kashiwagi**
But our main staff are...
**[12:19] Producer**
How are things looking?
***SIGN*** Road closed
**[12:21] AH**
The freeway is currently
closed due to road damage.
**[12:24] Staff**
What's the status on restoration?
**[12:26] AH**
We aren't sure what to expect.
**[12:29] AH**
I'm aware you're in a rush,
but please drive safe!
**[12:31] Chief**
Did you get that?
**[12:33] Chief**
* The traffic is no better on the other route.*
* This isn't looking good.*
**[12:38] Staff**
We only have about half of the
staff we planned for today.
**[12:41] Staff**
Even though we have all the equipment,
if we don't have enough staff,
**[12:44] Staff**
it won't be enough to just hustle.
**[12:47] Manager**
315 Productions, I'm sorry to say, but
we should cancel today's performance.
**[12:51] Manager**
We can't just tell the audience,
"Sorry, we couldn't get ready in time."
**[13:01] WM**
I wonder if there's anything
that can be done...
**[13:07] Producer**
We'll continue with the concert.
**[13:08] Manager**
What?
**[13:09] Producer**
The fans have been looking
forward to the performance.
**[13:13] Manager**
Wha-?
**[13:14] Manager**
You must know that nothing can
be done without enough help.
**[13:18] AT**
We can help.
**[13:20] Manager**
Huh?
**[13:21] IH**
We have some experience
with setting up the stage.
**[13:25] MS**
It's actually pretty fun.
**[13:27] Manager**
H-However...
**[13:29] Manager**
Aren't you guys idols?
Can you really do that?
**[13:33] Manager**
Let's say you guys could, but
three of you is not enough—
**[13:36] Tendo**
Excuse me!
**[13:38] Tendo**
Will you let me help as well?
**[13:42] Tendo**
Oh, um...
**[13:45] Tendo**
I can't just sit around and watch
at a time like this.
**[13:49] Kashiwagi**
Yes!
**[13:51] HM**
There's still something that can be done.
**[13:53] IS**
We'll help, too!
**[13:55] All**
Me, too! I'll do anything!
**[14:04] Manager**
Just this one time, okay?
**[14:07] Manager**
Except, you must all follow
the staff's instructions.
**[14:11] Manager**
Safety first, understood?
**[14:14] All**
Thank you very much!
**[14:16] AT**
Thanks! You're a big help.
**[14:22] Producer**
Then let's start setting it up!
**[14:25] All**
Yes!
**[14:37] Tendo**
Excuse me.
**[14:39] Tendo**
Have you seen the extra cables around here?
**[14:41] Producer**
They're in the box in the back.
**[14:43] Tendo**
Thank you.
**[14:44] Producer**
This is the location of the staff.
**[14:46] HM**
Traffic, rain, traffic lights,
wind, road conditions... Considering everything,
**[14:53] HM**
they'll arrive in around 240
minutes. It'll take about four hours.
**[14:57] Producer**
It would be great if we could get
mostly set-up before then.
**[15:00] AT**
That aside, it's impressive
you can figure that out.
**[15:03] AT**
As expected from a teacher.
**[15:05] MR**
No, no.
**[15:06] MR**
It's because he's Mr. Hazama!
**[15:09] YJ**
And even if we were teachers,
there's a lot we don't know here.
**[15:14] HM**
Please teach us your ways.
**[15:16] AT**
That's... It's not *that* impressive.
**[15:19] IS**
That's the last one.
**[15:21] FJ**
Can you please put them
in the upper right stage?
**[15:23] IS**
Roger.
**[15:26] Kashiwagi**
Are you all right?
**[15:28] IS**
Thank you. Ah, you are... Kashiwagi-san?
**[15:33] Kashiwagi**
You can call me that, or Tsubasa, Shiki-kun.
**[15:37] IS**
Then, Tsubasa-chi!
**[15:39] MS**
Hokuto-kun, can you help over here?
**[15:41] IH**
Yeah, but...
**[15:43] AH**
We'll finish up here.
**[15:45] WM**
Jupiter's new merch, huh?
**[15:48] WM**
Oh no, focus!
**[15:50] Pierre**
Ah!
**[15:51] WM/TK**
What happened?
**[15:53] Pierre**
I hurt my finger.
**[15:55] WM**
You okay?
**[15:56] TK**
Weren't there bandages around here?
**[15:58] Sakuraba**
Wait.
**[15:59] Sakuraba**
Let me see.
**[16:02] Sakuraba**
It's a small cut. We should clean it with water
before putting on a bandage.
**[16:07] Sakuraba**
Hold out your hand.
**[16:14] Pierre**
Thank you! You're so kind, Kaoru!
**[16:19] Sakuraba**
I'm just used to it.
**[16:20] WM**
You're so skilled, as always.
**[16:23] Sakuraba**
Never mind that, can you get the bandage?
**[16:25] TK**
Oh, yeah, sorry.
**[16:58] Tendo**
All right!
**[17:00] Staff**
The setup is done for the most part.
**[17:02] Chief**
To think you guys managed all
this... This is really helpful.
**[17:07] Chief**
Thank you! You can leave the rest to us.
**[17:10] Producer & Idols**
Thank you in advance.
**[17:12] Chief**
Got it!
**[17:14] Producer**
Okay, the three of you in Jupiter
should start rehearsing!
**[17:18] Jupiter**
Yes!
**[17:26] All**
Yay!
**[17:43] Kashiwagi**
Is something wrong?
**[17:45] Tendo**
Oh, no. I just thought
this is kind of nice.
**[17:50] Tendo**
We all come from such different backgrounds,
and we're all different ages.
**[17:56] Tendo**
And not a single one of us is like another.
**[18:00] Kashiwagi**
That's true. It's an incredible mix of people.
**[18:04] Pierre**
Yeah! We're incredible!
**[18:06] YJ**
Yeah... An old man like me is trying
to become an idol with all of you.
**[18:11] YJ**
You don't see that often.
**[18:17] Tendo**
I had such a different
lifestyle until recently,
**[18:21] Tendo**
and I doubted that I could be an idol.
**[18:25] Tendo**
I guess we all have our
circumstances that led us here.
**[18:28] Tendo**
We'll continue to meet different people,
**[18:31] Tendo**
work on things we've never
done or thought about,
**[18:35] Tendo**
and go to places we know nothing about.
**[18:38] Tendo**
Thinking about it just got me excited.
**[18:44] Kashiwagi**
Yeah! I'm really excited, too.
**[18:52] AT**
Ahh, ahh! Test, test!
**[18:55] AT**
Um, I want to thank everyone for today.
**[18:59] IH**
Thanks to you, we won't have
to betray our little angels' hopes!
**[19:03] All**
Yay!
**[19:05] MS**
Oh, yeah! Do you guys want to
sing? It'll feell really good!
**[19:10] All**
Oh! Yay!
**[19:15] WM**
I guess so.
**[19:16] MR**
Yeah, it sounds very exciting, but...
**[19:20] HM**
We will excuse ourselves for today.
**[19:22] MS**
If you're worried about
time, we should have a bit.
**[19:25] Tendo**
No, that's not what we mean.
**[19:28] Tendo**
Our first stage experience should
be with our own debut song, right?
**[19:32] Tendo**
We'll be up on stage in no time!
**[19:36] AT**
Yeah, that sounds great!
We won't be losing to you guys.
**[19:40] AT**
We are all members of the same agency.
**[19:43] AT**
We are comrades as well as rivals!
**[19:46] MS**
You really like stuff like that, Touma-kun.
**[19:48] AT**
Wh-?! Shut up!
**[19:53] Tendo**
Huh?
**[19:56] Kashiwagi**
I don't hate this sort of things, either.
**[20:01] Kashiwagi**
Kaoru-san!
**[20:03] Sakuraba**
What?
**[20:04] Sakuraba**
I just want to get on stage and give
the best performance I can, as soon as possible.
**[20:09] Sakuraba**
Of course, I would be fine
with a solo performance.
**[20:11] Kashiwagi**
What?! Please don't say that!
***SIGN*** Registration
**[21:18] AT**
Welcome to our concert, everyone!
**[21:22] MS**
Thanks for waiting, everyone!
Let's have some fun together today!
**[21:26] IH**
Little Angels! Let's make
today an unforgettable day!
**[21:30] All**
Yay!
**[21:33] AT**
Please listen to our first
song: "Brand New Field"!
**[21:48] YK**
The weather is nice today.
**[21:50] Producer**
Yes, very.
**[21:52] YK**
Those are the photos from the retake, right?
**[21:56] Producer**
Yeah.
**[21:58] YK**
This is truly an interesting agency.
**[22:01] Producer**
Right?
**[22:02] Producer**
Surely, there's an immeasurable
potential that we have yet to see.
**[22:07] Producer**
That gives me joy.
***SIGN*** Episode 3
***SIGN*** Courage to Fly