They throw too many.
Wait, you want to start playing the guitar too?
I've never done it... Do you think I could?
Gender, play like Momoka?
It's dead.
You've never touched a guitar. That will turn you away from singing.
She is with us, there.
Well, a first concert always has that effect.
No, but look at this face. We've lost her.
Scream what I feel deep inside me
as loud as I could, to the point of bursting my lungs.
It's the first time I'm doing something like this.
Before, I was so obsessed with the image people
had of me that I was unable to express myself.
Nina!
We're rehearsing.
I'm coming!
BETWEEN GRATITUDE AND SURPRISE
OK, we're stopping there.
- What do you think? - Not bad at all.
Let's take a look at that.
I want to break
everything My courage
abandoned me Please, someone
give me a reason to exist Well, that works well.
There are countless ones,
Nina, you can take it easier when you attack the verse?
For pity's sake, can someone
give me a reason to exist?
Is it better? Yeah, it's less conventional, I'd say.
Okay, let's redo the percussion.
Like, now?
I'm getting up super early tomorrow, me.
Diamond Dust?
Yeah, she's keeping up. It must be working for her.
Okay, but we're not playing in the same court.
Yes, maybe...
If she envied them, she
wouldn't have gone to get bruises.
I don't know...
It's not true.
Oh no!
A problem?
Sorry, I have to run!
See you tomorrow!
I'M IN FRONT OF THE STORE. HOW'S IT GOING, SUBARU?
She doesn't even open my messages.
She has a boyfriend.
What?
It's funny, her attitude didn't say anything.
She must be trying to get back with an ex.
No, but whatever!
Why does it bother you so much?
Well, in your opinion...
Would she do that?
Anyway, female musicians have their success in the industry.
We're easy targets for the thugs.
Easy targets?
Watch out for yourself too.
I'll call her.
She won't answer. We'll know more tomorrow.
We have the right to hang out with whomever we want and work wherever we want.
What do you think of them?
You know, Diamond Dust.
I don't think anything special about it.
What does that mean?
Honestly, I couldn't care less.
The best thing to do is to wish them the best.
But then, why drop them?
I don't want to talk about it.
And you, stop scattering yourself. You just need to sing, that's all.
What kind of band were you, anyway?
Let it go, I'm telling you.
I want to know.
Catch.
At first, it was just a school club.
But it turned out well; we were real enthusiasts.
We shared the same ambitions. It was destiny, I suppose.
For me, it was a miracle. I got chills.
And I was right.
Imagine that at the school party, we
actually packed the house for our concert.
We ended the day beautifully.
In short, we decided to ditch school to take
a shot, before trying to make it on our own.
We managed to get noticed by a label,
and that's when I dropped everything.
Momoka.
You have a very beautiful smile.
No, I assure you, I wasn't sleeping.
I should have gone to bed, anyway.
But it's Subaru!
Huh? What?
I'M LEAVING THE BAND, SORRY!
Are you kidding?
Honestly, I don't feel it.
Why is she doing this?
We promised to do this together. We can't give up!
That's not what I said.
She can dump him and come back someday.
If we pressure her, she'll get upset.
You think?
You've never had a boyfriend, that's it?
And you, then?
Is there someone?
What are you doing?
I don't know, places like this stress me out.
You're the leader, so take charge.
Who decided that?
I warn you, but Subaru is messing around a bit here.
Don't hold it against him.
Hold on?
Suba...
...ru?
Over here, grandma.
Can I help you?
- Subaru... - Are you lost?
Let me ask you for just a moment.
What are you doing here?
Did you see your message? It was about time we got moving!
We'll talk about it later, but for now, you need to leave.
We have the right to explanations!
I'll give them to you!
Who is it?
Ah, grandma.
They're... friends. Actress friends.
Me, an actress?
Who else?
There are people like that, it's exhausting.
The area is very popular, yes.
Subaru.
- Stand up straight. - Sorry!
I'm killing myself telling you to watch your posture.
People's habits show when they're acting.
It's crucial to maintain a good physical and mental balance.
Sorry, I'll be careful.
I'm counting on you to
remind her if she slacks off.
I apologize.
Subaru.
Yes, I know.
Am I dreaming? It's Tendo Awa, the actress?
Long in the trigger.
I knew nothing, I couldn't guess.
Yeah, it's my grandma.
I learned yesterday that she was going to show up.
Do you come from a family of artists?
Not really.
My parents have a classic job.
Don't you want to be an actress, though?
Really not. Except that I can't tell her that straight out.
So why did you say you wanted to leave the band?
I don't know, panic.
"To deceive your enemies, start by deceiving your friends."
Whatever.
That's how much I need to calm her down.
She looks nice, though.
Yeah, at first glance. But she's from
Kyoto, don't take what she says for granted.
Oh yeah?
- Stand up straight. - Yeah!
We shouldn't hang around too much.
I want to see the extent of your progress.
Okay.
What about joining us?
Why not?
Speak from the heart.
Well, it's that... I have feelings... for you.
Don't mess with me.
Is this a theater exercise?
Yes, a love scene.
You're going to reveal your feelings to her,
even though Subaru is trying to get her back.
Ah, okay.
WHAT IS THIS EXO?
What a brilliant idea!
IMPROV, BIG TIME!
Well, let's hurry back to school.
WE'RE SCREWED!
Are you guys in?
IT'S DEAD!
WE'RE DEAD MEAT,
DEAD AND BURIED!
Without me.
I think Nina didn't understand.
Do it and shut up!
Do you want me to stay or not?
IT'S BEYOND MY STRENGTH!
No using your phones to talk about this.
Sorry!
Let's not wait any longer, then.
No.
That's enough...
I want to stop hiding my feelings.
Yes, I love you with all my heart.
Why did you abandon me, then?
Sorry?
I always took our story seriously.
We would be together until death do us part.
So how could you turn your back on me so easily?
Well...
Answer me!
Everything you told me was lies?
No, I wanted to be with you.
So why?
It was really petty, getting it out on me like that!
I don't see the problem.
Put yourself in my shoes.
I don't want to give up the band.
And then, in class, I'm just
Tendo Awa's granddaughter.
- But good... - Yes?
I got scared.
My grandmother never shows up unannounced.
That's not like her, she's not a spontaneous person.
That's what it was!
Girls Band Cry.
A role in a series?
Watch out for feedback! Don't talk into the mic.
I don't have a say, grandma's orders.
It's a small role, it'll take me a week at most.
But no rehearsals.
Noted.
You're not saying anything?
You often miss out to study, don't you?
Then it's nothing like that.
- It's the same! - Not at all!
Calm down.
I can't! They're going to steal Subaru from us!
Well, it happens often.
But I don't want to...
Okay, why are you pouting?
Because you don't care, that's why.
It's more like you, who looks like you don't give a damn.
I talked about a week.
Trust me!
But...
Listen, we all have something we prefer to keep to ourselves.
You don't like it when we talk about your move, right?
Well...
We're wasting time.
You can go, Nina. We're only recording the drums.
What's their problem? I'm trying to be nice.
I don't believe it.
Are you free tomorrow?
No!
At last, yes!
You're taking me where, exactly?
Well, at my place.
Come on, come in.
THE NEXT DAY
It's super big...
You get used to it quickly.
- Do you want some tea? - OK.
Make yourself at home and sit down.
The best spot to play.
Thank you.
Look at that.
A real beauty.
I wanted to talk to you about it before you get upset.
WITH TENDO AWA
SUBARU
That's where my first name comes from.
My grandmother chose it.
Wait, don't tell me it's...
Well yes. Apparently, it's the movie that launched his career.
It was a long time before I was born.
For her, this name will bring me luck,
If I want to get started.
But it's not what you want.
Exactly.
I'm not asking for special treatment because of my grandmother.
And I don't like that, playing a role. I'm not comfortable.
But here, when I talk
about following in her
footsteps, her face lights up.
Those are the rare times when I see her smile.
Without wearing a mask.
So?
What would you do, you?
Is that it?
You're putting yourself in my shoes, big noodle?
But you can't keep going on like this.
You have to be honest with her.
It should, yeah.
Obviously.
I thought she would see that I'm not cut out to
be an actress, following my current curriculum.
- See you later. - That's it.
- I'm not leaving the band. - For real?
When we played the other day, I realized
that I actually love playing the drums.
I'm opening up to you, so respond!
Sorry.
What's this thing?
Sorry for everything. Nina.
Get your neurons working before you freak out.
SOME DAYS LATER Mémé's
Investigations, part 6!
And here's the famous Tendo Awa!
Come on, come on.
I'm her granddaughter, Subaru. I'll play a cashier.
Nice to meet you.
That's a lot of makeup.
Got to, or you can't see it.
It's the same logic on stage.
- Do you wear makeup, you? - Yeah, according to my mood.
Can't imagine.
Action!
Is she really going to tell him?
At least, she promised me she would.
She will perhaps have to leave her school
and leave the apartment, but she wants to stay in the band.
She would do better to say nothing, if that can spare her some problems.
Not false.
But she knows that she will have to go there one day.
Cut!
Let's see that.
Really?
Yes, we're done for today.
It was our first collaboration.
You must be happy.
Yes, it was my dream
to share the stage with Subaru.
You want her to become an actress?
It goes without saying.
After all, she got her name from the role that changed my life.
You know, my daughter has always hated this world.
The poor thing complained about my
absence and my overly authoritarian side.
You can imagine my happiness when I understood
that Subaru dreamed of being an actress.
She was the only one to smile at me.
To find value in what I was doing.
What joy I felt when she decided to take the plunge!
Cut!
Show me that.
Well, let's see what happens.
Grandma!
Nice work.
Say, I'd like to talk to you.
And about what?
It's not urgent, but I wouldn't want you to miss your train either.
Yes, I shouldn't be late.
I thought as much.
Oh well, too bad.
You see...
that is...
I...
Grandma.
I...
Anyway...
Subaru, snap out of it!
We have an emergency! Hurry!
No time to waste. Come on, let's go!
Hey, what? Ow! But wait!
Don't push me, seriously!
But what's going on, in the end?
You're saying one thing and its opposite!
Sorry!
My eardrums!
You're the one who told me to lay it all out!
- And no one else! - Aren't you ashamed?
I was prepared for it, okay!
Well, it's just that... everyone has their own set of problems.
Even if it's not an easy task, you have to put yourself in other people's shoes.
- Not true? - You're full of hot air!
You're hurting me!
Start by applying this advice to your little person!
And then...
One day, we'll have to burst the abscess.
And when?
When you finally find your goal in life.
She's twisted!
I don't know.
I've had enough.
Enough, enough, and enough!
I had decided because you wanted to keep me.
And now, I'm stuck between a prudish mother
and a useless realist.
I can take care of myself, leave me alone!
Subaru...
Not bad, the budding actress?
It's a crazy feeling.
I know I'll have to go through it sooner or later.
But until then, I have two girls to push around!
It's started!
Nina Iseri: Rina Momoka Kawaragi: Yûri
Next episode: "Raise your voice."