Smile Down the Runway (ランウェイで笑って)

Runway models.

They're the models who shine at fashion shows.

I'm Chiyuki Fujito.

This is my story of becoming a top model.

And...

"Mille Neige Modeling Agency" "8 Years Ago"

"Mille Neige Modeling Agency" "8 Years Ago" What? Another growth spurt, Chiyuki?

Yup! Now I'm 158 cm!

"Chiyuki Fujito 10 years old" That's tall for a fourth grader!

Hey, Shizuku.

To walk at Paris Fashion Week, how tall would I need to be?

Well, I'd say you'd need to be at least 175 cm.

175 cm!

Since I'm 158 cm now...

I need 20 cm more, right Shizuku?

Shizuku's the first model from Mille Neige,

my dad's modeling agency,

to walk the runway in Paris Fashion Week.

I hold an intense adoration for this celebration of fashion

where participation is exclusive to top models.

I wanna be in Paris Fashion Week, too!

Grow at least 20 cm more, okay?

The President must be so proud.

His own daughter has what it takes to represent his company.

At this rate, she'll grow to be 180 cm.

It all comes down to height when you're a runway model.

Chiyuki.

Dad!

Hey, I got a job for you.

Paris Fashion Week?!

Of course not.

What?

Well it's gonna happen soon, okay?!

I know it!

Yeah, it will.

But it turns out...

I never grew another centimeter after that.

"Height" "Greatest Model"

Shizuku! Could I be in Paris Fashion Week?

Dad! I want to be in Paris Fashion Week!

Chiyuki, I'm going to be direct.

With that height, you can't go to Paris.

And if you keep this up...

Who said it was impossible?!

I'll fire you.

Two years ago,

I was fired by my dad.

"Episode 1 This Is Your Story"

"Episode 1 This Is Your Story" Come on, Chiyuki.

"Mille Neige Audition" Remember what I told you at the last audition?

And the one before that and the one before that?

"Paris Fashion Week, here we come!"

I said, "Don't come back."

You've got a lot of nerve to show up like this.

Oh, yeah? You're only here because you want to retire early with a stable income.

What?!

You're fired! Now get out!

It's okay, Shizuku.

So, Chiyuki.

What's with that outfit?

It's the outfit you wore at Paris Fashion Week.

I'll pass if this looks good on me, right?

Are you kidding me with those heels?

There's nothing more hideous than wearing heels to cheat your height.

There are plenty of models out there who look good in clothes.

Runway models don't showcase themselves. They showcase the clothes.

That's why you need that height.

Those proportions.

We're not a big agency that can pull strings.

I'm afraid there's no hope for you. You just don't have the height.

Chiyuki, it's impossible.

Please just give up.

"Dressing Room"

Chiyuki.

Thought you might be interested.

I gathered audition paperwork for other agencies.

You've got the looks. I bet you'll--

Takahashi.

Don't worry about me.

I'll be back! Tell Shizuku for me.

My dream isn't just to appear in Paris Fashion Week.

I'm not giving up.

If you haven't submitted your post-graduation plans yet,

make sure you give it to Fujito, today's teacher's assistant.

Fujito, collect them and get them to me after class, okay?

Will do!

"Post-Graduation Plans Chiyuki Fujito First Choice: Supermodel"

"Post-Graduation Plans Chiyuki Fujito First Choice: Supermodel" Whoa!

You've got a glamorous future ahead!

You'll make your father proud!

Chiyuki, eventually you could take over as president!

No thank you!

Why not?

Well, you're already a model, aren't you?

Oh, you're right.

"Post-Graduation Plans Chiyuki Fujito First Choice: Hypermodel"

I'm gonna be a hypermodel!

Wow!

Miss Fujito.

Yes?

I'm sorry. I didn't mean to interrupt.

The post-graduation plans I just submitted...

Oh... What was your name...?

Chiyuki, he's your classmate. So... What was your name again?

Hey.

It's Tsumura... Ikuto Tsumura.

Oh, you're the bean sprouts guy!

Bean sprouts?

Remember? Everyone teased him for bringing

plain bean sprouts with rice for lunch on sports day?

Ah, how does everyone know about that?!

Oh... Are you poor or something?

Chiyuki, rude much?

So, what's up?

Right, about that...

I wanted to rewrite my plan, if that's okay.

I-I'll bring it right back!

Sure. Sounds good.

Okay, great.

Thanks so much!

Could we stop by the library?

Sure thing!

One, two! One, two! One, two!

He said he'd be right back!

Hey, about that Tsumura guy...

Tsumura? Who's that?

Remember this morning?

That unfortunate guy with the bob?

Oh, right.

Any idea where he could be?

Hmm... Probably...

Oh, yeah!

"Dressmaking Room"

Is this it?

Never knew we had a handicraft club.

Excuse me.

Whoa! M-Miss Fujito?!

Your post-grad plans?

Ah... S-Sorry!

He didn't even change anything.

So sorry! Please forgive me. I'm very sorry.

Hey! That's the Paris Fashion Week DVD!

Why do you have this?

Why...? My advisor lent it to me...

And it's the one Shizuku's featured in!

She's so beautiful...

Tsumura, what were you doing watching this?

Oh... I'm trying to recreate the same outfit by watching it.

How so?

I'm working with what we have here!

There's no money to buy fabric

so I'm just recycling old clothes that were donated.

Hey, he's pretty interesting.

Hey, Tsumura.

Yes...?

Do you think I'll look good in this outfit?

What? Y-You're a model, Miss Fujito. You'll look good in anything.

I know, right?

Vain, much?

Do you have anything better for me?

For you? Well...

L-Let me go check in the closet!

Whoa... Did you really make all of these?

Yes, I did. Since I'm the only club member...

Miss Fujito, what do you think of this one?

Are you trying to piss me off?

Hey! Explain to me why you chose this one.

I-I'm sorry. It's just that you always speak your mind

and you're way more manly than I--

Hey, why don't you finish that thought?

But let's see...

For you, Miss Fujito, we want to find the right balance

with your masculine spirit and feminine appearance...

That means we cut the sleeves, lengthen it...

Did he really just call me masculine?

But taking a closer look...

You can tell he took it apart and sewed it back together many times.

He didn't have enough fabric here.

Making clothes must be his passion.

You should be one.

What?

A fashion designer.

Oh, there's no way I could do that.

That's not what I want to do anyway.

Really? You sure about that?

I saw that you wrote "Tokyo Designer Fashion School"...

But you erased it.

Miss Fujito...

Do you think I could be a fashion designer with only a high school diploma?

See? You do.

But I don't think that's possible.

All the designers I know went to college for it.

Even my dad's company only accepts new grads

from professional school or college.

So, yeah, the designer industry is surprisingly tough.

Right... I knew that...

I'm assuming you have financial reasons that are preventing you to go, right?

Why don't you look into getting a scholarship?

I have three younger sisters.

One's super smart.