Wake Up, Girls！

There are three kinds of people that bring happiness to others.

This is the I-1 Club!

I! I!

I-1 Club!

I! I!

I-1 Club!

I! I!

There are those who bring happiness to people across the world.

I-1 Club!

Those who bring happiness to the ones around them.

And those

who make only themselves happy.

Harder than anyone!

More beautiful than anyone!

More precise than anyone!

I-1 Club, let's go!

Yeah!

It is the Age of Warring Idols.

July 2013

Sendai

Green Leaves Entertainment

What?!

You can't come, starting tomorrow?!

Are you betraying me?

Who do you think made you successful in the first place?

That's enough! I don't want to hear it!

Go wherever you want, bitch!

Is Sapphire Reiko quitting?

I fired her!

For Christ's sake! Everyone's going to Tokyo!

Do they really think they can make money in that disgusting city?

Reality's a bitch. They'll end up having to sell their bodies!

So what are we going to do now?

What do you mean?

We just have to find the next one!

This...

The I-1 Club is pretty good, aren't they?

Not only are they idols that represent Japan,

they're also supporting the Japanese entertainment industry.

They still draw in large crowds even though we're in a recession.

All of their singles sell in the millions.

People line up for their concerts, hoping someone else will cancel.

Given how well they sell,

I wonder how much President Shiraki makes in royalties.

It reeks.

It freaking reeks.

Huh? Do you not like coffee?

What are you talking about?

This is it!

It freaking reeks of money!

I see...

Matsuda, we'll do it!

We're going to make idols!

What?

This'll definitely work!

We're experiencing an idol boom!

It won't work here in Sendai.

Shut up!

Nothing ventured, nothing gained!

You're a disgrace to the Date Clan!

Clan? I'm not a warrior...

It's my way or the highway!

Now go find some pretty girls, you worm!

What? Now?

Of course.

Find some golden eggs—

No! Some golden girls!

Got it?

Here we go again.

She always so irresponsible and pushy and does everything on a whim.

It's no wonder why our clients always quit.

Maybe I'll quit, too.

I really wanted to watch it.

You didn't see it?

Nope.

What a waste.

While I'm here...

Hey, you three.

Do you girls want to be idols?

I'm a manager at a talent agency.

My name's...

As expected.

Large Idol Group Open Audition!!

Large Idol Group Open Audition!!

Become a star!

Become a star!

Sorry to keep you waiting.

E-Excuse me.

Huh?

Do you want to be an id—

Never mind. Nothing.

This isn't exactly the place I'd scout for idols.

It's important that they're sexy, too.

Go on.

Excuse me.

Welcome!

Um, are you interested in becoming an idol?

Huh? What?

I work for a talent agency called Green Leaves.

Hey, buddy.

You've got some guts.

Are you trying to steal my girls right outside my store?

No, that's not what I'm...

Why don't we talk inside?

No, it's not like that!

I know what I saw!

Hey, stop!

It's just a misunderstanding!

What an idiot.

Large Idol Group Open Audition!!

Large Idol Group Open Audition!!

Become a star!

Become a star!

You're Shimada Mayu, right?

You were an idol until recently, right?

A lot of girls in our class know who you are.

Why did you quit?

Were you messing around with some guys?

Everyone around here is starting to call you "The Fallen Idol".

If you don't explain yourself, the rumors will only escalate.

You can tell us.

We'll defend you.

She can't tell us, after all.

What a shame.

Lame.

Rude.

You sure?

Yes.

You can't change your mind later.

It's okay.

Anyway, why would I quit?

Believe me, I'd never do that.

Alrighty then. Here's your entry sheet.

I have something for you, too!

Huh?

Visit our café sometime!

Make sure you ask for me.

Twenty more points, and I'll get a raise!

I see...

I've always wanted to be an idol.

I even thought about leaving Sendai and auditioning for the I-1 Club.

I don't have enough savings to go to Tokyo, though.

I don't think I have enough talent, either.

You're right.

Huh? What?!

You really think so?

You don't think I can become an idol?

No, it's not like that.

Name

Hisami Nanami

Hisami Nanami, age 13.

I've been interested in performing ever since I was little.

I've taken singing, dancing, and acting lessons.

I would like to audition to test my abilities.

Hayashida Airi, age 16.

I'm not sure I'm cut out for this,

See you later.

Huh? You're going out?

but I wanted to give it a try.

Yeah, to a friend's.

I've never sung or danced before,

Name

Hayashida Airi

so thanks for letting me audition.

Kikuma Kaya, age 18.

You're kidding, right?

I can't believe you slapped a customer for just grabbing your ass.

I decided to audition after seeing a magazine at work.

Hey! Those are my boots!

I want to change who I am,

so I want to give it a shot.

Name

Kikuma Kaya

That's all.

Here's the girl I scouted.

Okamoto Miyu, age 17.

I'll snatch everyone's hearts with my pretty aura!

Please cast a spell with me to make it super delicious!

I'll give your heart an ulcer!

Become delicious!

I'm the nurturing crybaby angel, Okamoto Miyu!

Cutie-Cute!

Pretty! Pretty!

I wanna be an idol!

Name

Okamoto Miyu

What do you think?

Her use of "ulcer" is pretty weird.

Yeah.

Well, whatever.

Let's include her.

I scouted two other girls, too.

What?

Name

Nanase Yoshino

Name

Nanase Yoshino

Name

Nanase Yoshino

Name