IDOLiSH7 Second BEAT!

Zero Arena's general manager will be coming to an IDOLiSH7 concert.

You dropped this.

Before the clock strikes 12, cast a spell on the audience!

Nanase-san, open your mouth!

No, we can't waste this chance!

Their center couldn't come onstage during the encore.

Do you know why, Tenn?

Yes. I know why, Kujo-san.

After all, we're twins.

Discover...

Let's go find it together (the future)

There's a glimmer I want to realize with you

Look, it's right here waiting for us (Let's jump!)

Wow...

As though we're weaving together our aspiration (Sing a song)

The melody paints a giant constellation

No matter what tomorrow's like, it won't betray us

We'll change even the harshest environments

A magnificent Dream

The evening calm's Mild

Aim for distant lands! "Be with you!"

Discover...

A map of the stars (if we follow it)

We'll never look down Smile for you!

Night sky

Let's run across it together (to the future)

There's a glimmer I want to realize with you

Look, it's right here waiting for us (Let's jump!)

Wow...

That concert was seriously crazy!

Riku

I know. I loved it so much!

I'm so excited for their regular show.

Me, too. I'm definitely going to record it.

By the way, I wonder why Riku-kun didn't come onstage at the end.

It seemed like he was pretty exhausted during the second half.

Maybe he wasn't feeling well.

Nanase Riku

I want him to do his best, but not so much that he collapses.

Yeah.

Riku-san, the car is ready.

I... I'm sorry...

#03 The Proposal

How is Riku-kun doing?

We had him stay at the hospital overnight and return to the dorm this morning.

He seems to have mostly recovered.

I see. Regardless of whether we're chosen for the inaugural show or not,

I hope he doesn't worry about it.

Me, too.

Good morning.

Morning.

Good morn—What?!

Iori-san?! Yamato-san?!

What's going on?!

We're going to meet with Zero Arena's general manager

directly to give him a presentation on IDOLiSH7's past achievements.

What?

What?

Honestly, I'm not interested in the inaugural show.

But at this rate, Riku will never stop worrying about it.

And for him, there's nothing worse than stress.

I'm not particularly concerned with Nanase-san's mental state,

but if we're to be judged solely based on yesterday's concert,

that's a problem.

U-Um...

Zero Arena General Manager

I'm the general manager of Zero Arena.

My name is Tanaka.

Welcome to our office!

Your concert yesterday was fantastic.

There are still some rough edges,

but your performance had the passion and unity of Zero's concerts.

Thank you.

Zero Arena is the holy land of the legendary idol Zero.

We'd like to use its renovation as an opportunity to reinvigorate

the idol industry like it was when Zero was still around.

TRIGGER will perform on the first day of the inaugural concert,

and Re:vale will perform on the last.

And we're thinking of having IDOLiSH7 perform on the second day.

You mean...

Yes. We'd like you to appear in Zero Arena's inaugural show.

I have one concern.

What happened to your center?

He didn't appear in the encore during yesterday's concert.

Nanase is currently feeling under the weather.

Is he sickly?

No, he was just exhausted yesterday.

Normally there's no problem.

Ichi.

I'm sorry you had to see such a disgraceful performance.

I guarantee we'll do better at the inaugural show.

I'm relieved to hear that.

In that case, I hope you'll bring new energy to the holy land of idols

alongside Re:vale and TRIGGER.

We will.

Ichi, why did you say that?

What are you talking about?

Don't play dumb. I'm talking about Riku.

You hid the fact that he's sickly.

Nanase-san has completed concerts until now.

He should be able to continue doing so.

You said once that

you're helping manage the group without the other members knowing.

Please don't tell the others.

I don't intend to tell them,

but you should take Riku's feelings under more consideration.

Nanase-san's feelings?

Riku is an honest and earnest guy.

He gives everything his best effort.

I get why you want to bet on him during critical moments.

But don't put too much responsibility on him.

It'll crush him.

I feel the opposite way.

I felt guilty that we didn't allow Nanase-san to sing.

Did you want to make him sing until he collapsed onstage?

That's not what I meant!

Well, I suppose it means that Producer Izumi's expectations for Riku

are just that high.

Be careful.

You, Riku, and I are only human.

If you stick too rigidly to ideals and plans,

what was working before will eventually stop.

Seriously? Seriously? Seriously? Seriously?!

Y-Yeah. The general manager came to the office earlier to make a formal offer.

Yes!

Let's stand on the same stage Zero did and make tons of people happy!

Okay, okay.

Amazing! Wonderful!

We did it, Nagicchi.

Iori-kun.

I was about to bring Riku-kun something to eat.

Want to come with me?

What?

He was worried about you.

He thought you must be angry that he didn't perform during the encore.

I'll pass. I have other things to do.

I see.

I'll carry that.

Thanks.

Tamaki-kun, you're so hardworking.

You did a great job cleaning the living room, too.

It's 'cause my mom got sick and died.

Oh, right.

Need anything else?

I'm fine, thanks.

Okay.

I'm glad IDOLiSH7 was chosen to perform at the inaugural concert.

I'm glad I didn't hold everyone back.

I'm the most glad that you're feeling better!

I'm pretty fine during the afternoon.

It's worst at night and in the morning.

Sorry. Is my coughing too loud?

Don't worry about it.

Is there anything you want us to do?

Remember how you said Kujo-san and I are alike?

What would your brother do for you when you had an asthma attack?

You're like him?

Does that mean he also tries to stab you with knives or throw computers at you?

Tamaki-kun, you're unbelievable.

I just got a little heated, is all.

What?!

Just? A little? H-Heated?

Tenn-nii would do anything for me.

Since our parents worked nights, when I was struggling,

it was Tenn-nii who'd be at my side.

When I had asthma attacks, I couldn't sleep lying down.

I'd use his stomach as a pillow to sleep.

It would relieve my symptoms so I could sleep until morning.

So I'm always reminded of that whenever I have an attack.

I see.

Riku-san, may I come in?

Come in.

Excuse me.

Heya.

Good evening.

Good evening.

How are you feeling?

I'm fine. I actually feel well enough to get up.

We should get going.

'Kay.

Manager, you can be Rikkun's pillow.

Huh?!

Your stomach seems like it would be softer than ours.

Hey!

Pillow? Stomach?

N-No, no! Uh, um...

I know. Let's turn on the TV.

You're such a vulnerable woman, entering my room like this.

Have you forgotten that I'm a man?

Are you all right, Riku-san?

I-I'm fine.

A man and a woman alone in a room together.

There's only one thing they could be doing.

Eek!

Maybe I'll confess my love.

To you, of course.

Let's not watch TV.

Um... okay.

Dang it, Tamaki.

Um, Riku-san.