DREAM STAGE

Why?

Of all days...

Why do they have to debut on the same day as us?

Valentine's Day goes hand in hand with handsome men.

It was a genius debut plan

I'd been working on for ages!

Isn't Valentine's Day associated with chocolate?

For ages? I decided that two weeks ago.

We decided our debut date first!

All right.

Debuting on the same day as them would be pretty bad.

TORINNER's agency is loaded

while we're poor, weak, and on the decline.

Our agency is so small that it could be blown away.

Your tongue is getting sharper.

They'll definitely pour a ton of money into promotion.

We'll see how it goes...

We must take first place

in the debut song ranking!

If we can't, our survival rate will be only 18%.

We won't be able to survive

and paying back that 500 million yen debt is out of the question!

My life will be over! First place, or die!

Your face is way too close!

You successfully calmed the chaos from last week's fake news

and the rising K-pop stars will finally make their debut in Japan.

They are still far from rising stars

but we'll do our best, one step at a time.

If I may, I'd like to make a suggestion.

Could they appear on our show on the day of their debut?

If they sing live

it would be good for our ratings and for TORINNER's promotion.

I think it'll be mutually beneficial.

I see. What a wonderful suggestion!

Thank you.

Actually, we'll also have NAZE on the show.

SAME DAY DEBUT! TORINNER AND NAZE WILL SING THEIR DEBUT SONGS

Oh, NAZE, too?

Both groups debuting on the same day?

If they appear together, it will definitely go viral.

We've received an offer

to appear on MUSIC SYNC !

Gosh!

On the day of our debut?

Unbelievable!

TORINNER as well?

The show's staff watched the recent followers competition.

We'll debut on the same day, too. It'll be exciting!

You guys don't get it.

They're a huge showbiz agency

so they'll use an insane amount for promotion, like a bombing raid.

Meanwhile, we're a poor agency.

Our power is as weak as a water gun.

Right.

What should we do?

Mr. Azuma, you didn't have to bring that up.

But it isn't all bad news.

Thanks to the follower competition

it's being billed as a direct showdown between rivals

within the industry.

Everyone loves watching other people fight.

We can use this buzz to our advantage.

That's right. Our fan base is definitely growing.

Well, if you put it that way...

Blessings and misfortunes are intertwined.

- What's that? - Anyway

we're going to win in the debut song ranking!

- Yes! - Yes!

Let's go!

- Okay! - Let's go!

Let's practice! Let's go!

- Okay! - What's wrong?

Nothing.

Now the choreography is set, make sure you practice hard.

- Understand! - Understand!

- Shall we start? - Let's go!

In the same show as NAZE?

The TV station made the offer.

But people talked about us after the show...

Again!

Didn't I tell you the other day?

Yes, sir.

One of our groups

will be evaluated on the same level as leftovers.

Are you one of the leftovers, too?

I'm very sorry.

Do think about whether you're necessary to me or not.

The TV show, MUSIC SYNC

also offered NAZE a slot to perform.

Meaning, you're perceived as on the same level as NAZE.

Mr. Choi is furious.

Furious?

But NAZE just saved us the other day.

If you don't meet his expectations

you'll be fired.

If you want to stay in this agency

abandon any unnecessary emotions.

- Ouch! - Hey!

Wake up!

They can't get first place in the debut ranking like this!

If they don't get first place, they won't survive!

I wasn't sleeping. I was listening to their debut song.

Again?

Wait, don't tell me we'll be using a different song?

I've paid for the choreography.

The fee is expensive!

Shut up, I won't change it.

The song is undeniably good, but

it needs a bit more.

A bit more of what?

Our team's selling point is

if I put it into words, its amiability and warmth.

I want to express that nuance in this song.

The latest sounds aren't the only thing that attracts people.

It's something only they can bring out.

Something that matches them.

I want to bring out the qualities that only NAZE has.

Just say that you want to help NAZE win.

It's my sister!

Min-seo? That's a familiar name.

Do you know her?

Do-hyeok's older sister was also a trainee who wanted to be an idol.

What?

Is she pretty? Did you have a crush on her?

- Not at all. - Really?

She's married with a child!

- It's true! - My sister will come to Tokyo.

Wow, that's nice!

You've always loved your big sister.

Oh, you and your sister are close?

Yes, it's just me and my sister.

I see. Your sister must be happy

because her little brother is making his debut.

Oh, why don't you show her around Tokyo?

I'll look up all the places I want to take her.

It's nice that you cherish your sister so much.

My sister is the person I love most!

Let's do our best to debut for your sister, too!

- Yes, I'll do my best! - Let's do our best!

Five, six, seven, eight.

One, and two, and three, and four

five, six, seven

- eight. And one, two. - Pay attention to the details, too.

- Three, four, five, six... - You're going to debut!

FUN PLACES IN TOKYO FOR FAMILIES

- This? - I know that place, too.

Really?

- No... - Faster!

I can't do it.

Let's run for a bit more.

- Okay. - Let's go!

Let's go!

TOKYO

- Thank you! - Thank you!

I've seen this place on TV!

- Have you? - Is it famous?

It's done.

Unique to NAZE...

Softness, amiability...

Something gentle and warm, that symbolizes NAZE...

Oh, I can't do it.

You startled me! What the heck?

Don't ask me what. How can you nap at such a crucial time?

I wasn't napping! You heard me talking to myself, right?

What's the matter?

Sorry, my sister is coming from Korea today

so may I take the afternoon off from practice?

I know her, so I'd like to go, too, if possible.

Well, that's fine.

But it's the crucial time before your debut

so make sure you don't cause any trouble.

Some people might mess with you.

- Understood! - Understood!

I'll be with the boys until the evening meeting

so don't worry.

That's my biggest worry.

Did Min-seo get lost?

It's crowded here.

I'll go and have a look around.

Wait...

Wait a minute.

It's not time to meet up yet.

You must be worried. Her son is still little, right?

Yes. His name is Eun-woo, and he's only four.

Four years old?

Hey, Eun-woo!

Oh, Eun-woo, don't run!

Uncle Do-hyeok!

You've grown bigger!

Oh, Do-hyeok! Long time no see!

How have you been? You seem to have grown taller, too!

It's been a long time!

Kaisei! Happy to see you! You've come here, too?

Who is this lady?

She's the manager who looks after us.

Hello, it's a pleasure to meet you.

I'm Endo Minase.

You can talk to me in Japanese.

Thank you for taking care of Do-hyeok.

Is Do-hyeok doing well?