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And so, the day of Tsubasa's debut came...
Feel ~ Tsubasa Oribe (Full Song)
Lyrics posted:
It doesn't matter when,
I just need you to feel this intense emotion.
My wings carry me through the sky,
To make my song last forever, ever, and ever for you.
Feel my voice,
No matter where you are.
Feel my soul,
I want to keep singing for you.
Feel my heart,
I won't give up my dream,
The world beyond my reality.
I knocked on the door,
When I thought I had thrown away the key.
And waiting in store,
I found a new side of me.
It doesn't matter when,
I just need you to feel this intense emotion.
My wings carry me through the sky,
To take me back to you.
It doesn't matter what,
If it's your dream, I know it'll come true!
Heart's beating fast, long as this lasts, I know
I'll make my song last forever, ever, and ever for you.
If you've been watching the videos, this one really shouldn't be a surprise. It's the same song that she sang for Ayaha on top of the 106, albeit sped up a bit and given some proper backing instruments. It's not bad, but like Reincarnation, basically every other song Tsubasa has is better (her final song in particular is one of my favorites).
You may also recognize this video as being the source of the infamous vagina bones heist. I don't think anything else needs to be said on that.
At the Hee-Ho Mart
Yeah. Guess I got curious.
Models disappearing, huh... Actually, I'm kind of more surprised you read this stuff.
Well, the headline got my attention. I just picked it up for the article on the live concert at the 106.
Hey, cool! This has an article on Tsubasa too!
...Man, now that I'm seeing Tsubasa in magazines and music videos, it's finally hitting me that she's a real idol now. It sounds too good to be true. Her debut song was the one she sang for Ayaha, her music video was just the 106 craziness...
Ms. Maiko was in danger at the time, but I have to wonder if some of this was all part of her plan...
Seriously! When did she have time to get footage of us? She's either really resourceful or just plain sneaky.
Maiko is incredibly good at her job, and Tsubasa was 100% right to be wary of trusting her. Just saying.
Yeah. It seems like she has crowds around her at every break now.
Sounds like she's giving it all she's got. She's probably over at the lesson studio today, too. Why don't you go say hi? I bet if you drop by, her motivation's gonna skyrocket.
You think?
Yep. I do. Now go on, go give her a pat on the back or something.
I think I will.
Good.
And to give you a little extra push, Touma also sends us a topic immediately.
quote:
don't forget what we just talked about. you gotta help out Tsubasa when she needs it. she should be at uzume lesson studio now
sometimes I worry about you, man. you have these days where your head is just in the clouds.
He's trying. God bless him, Touma is fucking trying. But alas, nothing can pierce Itsuki. He's just that goddamn dense.
(She's wearing a different colored uniform... Is she an employee here? She's standing at the register, but the "Register Closed" sign is on display...)
Anyway, as we try to leave the Hee-Ho Mart, we get called over to this second clerk.
She sells the more "traditional" SMT items, if you're so inclined on picking some up. Having a few Smoke Machines on hand in case you get ambushed by a savage enemy is a good idea, but nothing else is really worth the yen unless you're dying to pick up some extra elemental coverage.
Anyway, a new chapter means new Topics to catch up on. And wouldn't you know it, we just got a new party member, so let's see what Kiria's been up to.
quote:
Status:
somethings you can
only express in music.
so i'll sing it loud.
sorry, Itsuki. mistype. or something. just forget that you saw it.
I got your topic username from Tsubasa. if there's anything I need to contact you about, I'll do it on here.
we need to give it our all. both in show business, and as mirage masters.
we'll go through both physical and emotional pain. when the others are dealing with that, I want you to be there for them.
heh, sorry... I guess that got a little heavy. it probably sounds like a lot, but I don't want you to feel burdened.
ugh. more mistypes. ignore those.
when it comes down to it, regular training is what really matters. just keep improving, and I'll keep helping you.
So...pretty much what you'd expect. Kiria would really like you to believe that she's a cool cat who's got it all together, but that would make for some really boring sidequests, now wouldn't it?
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i overheard a girl in shibuya talking about tsubasa! sounds like she's a highschooler!
guess tsubasa's popular with girls too. kinda gives me the warm fuzzies, seeing her getting all these fans.
geez though. tsubasa's really getting a lot of buzz. wonder how far this is going to go.
She's the main character, Touma. We're stuck on this train until she runs out of tracks. Like, not everything is about her, but she's going to be getting the most screentime out of everyone. A couple characters even remark on it later on!
Anyway, let's go check up on Tsubasa and Barry.
Yashiro Tsurugi
G-Got it!
Awright, stop. That'll do it for today!
How's everything going?
Going good! After all that stuff with Aya, I just feel like a huge weight's been lifted off my shoulders... I'm enjoying every moment of dancing and singing, now!
Tsubasa’s improved a whole ton from before! Going by Dia Witch terms, I'd say I’d rank her at abooouuut...episode seven.
I... have no idea what that means.
SHIT! Well, anyhow, I'd say you're good to go now.
I have to hurry and get in line for the midnight release! All aboard the hype train! Choo choo!
So...wait. Was he actually praising me, or...?
I...think so...?
???: Are you done in here?
Oh, sorry. We were just-
You know him, Tsubasa?
Wh-Wh-Wh-What!? Know him!?
...I asked a question, if you don't mind?
O-Oh, right. Sorry about that. Her lesson just finished, so we'll be out soon.
Lesson...? It looked more like children at play than anything else.
It's not play. Tsubasa's giving it her all.
Hm...? I'm only giving you my honest appraisal.
...
In any case, you two are getting in the way of my own training. If you wish to play your little games, do it somewhere else. This is a training room for professionals, not an amateurs' playground.
Fortuna...
...And that would make you a member of Fortuna as well?
Huh? What's this all about?
Once again, answer my question.
I'm not really a performer or anything like that... But I am a member of Fortuna.
...You're a rather strange one.
It's complicated...and none of your business, anyway.
Perhaps.
Pictured: Itsuki's serious business face. He's a natural.
Hm...? Just a moment. You. Have we...met before?
M-Me!? N-No... I...don't think we have... I mean, maybe seen on TV, but...
...Never mind, then. You can go now.
Y-Yes, sir!
He's the one who started it! So that's Yashiro Tsurugi...
Because of that Mirage attack, we never saw him at that joint concert... But the show he's starring in right now, "Labyrinth of Love," is this season's number one hit. And he even sings the main theme!
He's an amazing person! He's always at the top of the charts as a singer, and as an actor he's called the Prince of Ratings!
Wish I could've seen him perform... if he's as good as you say he is.
Heh heh heh... Tadaaa!
I got them from Ms. Maiko. I've got one for you too, Itsuki! She told me that as a Mirage Master and a member of the entertainment business, I should try to experience all the good things.
That's pretty generous of her.
Let's go watch it together!
Oh, I just remembered! I need to head to the office now! I'll see you later, Itsuki!
Well that was...sudden. Let's see what's going on.
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Hey, Tsubasa? I know the lesson should be over by now. I've been waiting for a while, you know?
If there's nothing going on, I need you to hurry back to the office! I've got something important to tell you.
Damn, Maiko's getting sassy. I suppose we'd better head back as well.
Mamori Minamoto
Huh? Oh, hi.
I heard about you from Ms. Maiko. You're Mr. Itsuki Aoi, right?
Yeah, that's me... And you would be...?
I'm Mamori Minamoto.
So if you're here... Are you... Ms. Maiko's daughter?
Wh- N-No! I'm a member of Fortuna Entertainment, just like you!
Oh, I see.
Phew... I wasn't expecting that. You're kind of a strange person, Itsuki.
I don't really think so... Oh, but that means you've been here longer than me. Should I refer to you as Ms. Minamoto, then?
Oh, no! Just Mamori is fine... Um, I hope we can be friends!
Of course. If you don't mind, could you tell me more about yourself?
Sorry, I don't really watch TV...
Oh... really?
Yeah. But if you're in the show, I'll try giving it a watch.
Thank you. Please tell me what you think about it once you do.
Um, and I also like ballads a lot... I'm an aspiring singer - or, well, I've already made my debut as a singer...
Wow, that's amazing!
N-No, it's really nothing that great! I-I did release a CD, but it hasn't...um...sold very well...
Oh, but that doesn’t mean I’ve given up! I'm still trying very hard so that I can get more job offers that involve singing!
I'll be cheering you on, then.
Thank you very much!
Well that was a little random, but I suppose we've already introduced one new character this update, so what's another one? I don't know why they intro Mamori now, because her payoff isn't for another, like, two or three chapters, but you do you game!
Anyway, we can chat with some of the other folks in the office (Kiria, Aya, etc) but no one really has anything to say, so let's see what was so important for Tsubasa to hear.
The Next Gig
...
Are you nervous, Tsubasa?
Yeah... I mean, I'm going to have to model for "Nan-No".
That was...a famous fashion magazine, wasn't it? Tsubasa, that's great!
"Feel" was a huge hit! I keep getting new offers from big publishing companies! How could I pass this up?
You'll be fine, Tsubasa! Everyone starts somewhere! Just walk on in, a newbie full of confidence, and OWN it!
*sigh* That's easier said than done... It'd be fine if it was just singing, but being a fashion model...? There's no way I can do this...
I don't actually know which of these boosts her affection more, but any opportunity for Itsuki to shove his foot in his mouth is a good one in my books.
I think you'd look great in anything, so I don't think you have anything to be embarrassed about...
Y-You think so...? Well, that's... nice to hear from you, Itsuki...
Yeah. No matter what you wear, you always look great.
I-um-u-uh-s-s-stop! I don't know how to deal with you saying that!
Huh?
Ms. Maiko wouldn't have signed you up for this if she didn't believe in you, right?
Oh...I guess you're right... Okay. I'll do my best!
Good luck.
Thanks, Itsuki. You helped me sort my thoughts out.
Aww, he's dumb as a brick but his heart is in the right place. 
As for the photographer... well, he's certainly skilled, so I'm sure the pictures will turn out great.
Well, good luck on your first photo shoot.
O-Okay! *leaves*
You know the photographer, Ms. Maiko?
Mhm. Nobu Horinozawa... He's a pretty famous photographer in the industry. They call him a man of true talent. Knows the perfect angle and timing to bring out the true beauty of his subjects...
Or at least, that's what they say. If you ask me, it's all thanks to the model.
The model...?
That's right. Before all this, I used to be a fashion model, you know.
Wh-What? Really?
Mhm. I worked with Horinozawa quite a bit back then, but he was pretty mediocre... mm, a bit above average. Of course, he could have improved since then. So he may well be the top-class photographer they say he is now.
Top-class... But if he's such a good photographer, why did you look so worried earlier?
...Worried? Itsuki, don't be ridiculous! I've got nothing to worry about.
Oh, I almost forgot...
Hm? What's wrong?
What kind of article?
Apparently a lot of models have been going missing. Something about this seems suspicious.
Hm. You might be right... There's a chance Mirages are involved in this. I'll use some of my connections and look into it.
Thanks.
After this, though, I'm a little more worried about Tsubasa. Could you head to where she's working and play bodyguard? She'll be at the Daiba TV main building, the one with Daitama Observatory. Her shoot should be in the studio nearby.
Got it.
I'm counting on you to look after Tsubasa.
A photo shoot with an old friend and mysteriously disappearing models? I'm sure absolutely nothing bad will happen when we go play bodyguard next time.