Smile Down the Runway (ランウェイで笑って)

"Smile Down the Runway"

So, what did you think of Ikuto Tsumura's show?

"Episode 11: The Promise" Hmph. Actually... It wasn't bad.

I'm into clothes designed with the wearer in mind.

Igarashi...

Since when did you get so soft?

How can I be a manager if I can't give a fair evaluation?

Be right back.

Make it quick. It's going to start soon.

Yes, yes... Thank you very much.

Yes of course. Hasegawa's schedule is wide open.

Hey...

Can I talk to you both now?

No.

What?

I'll be watching your show from the audience.

I'll get going.

Oh...

I'll see you later!

Mr. Ikuto!

Oh?

I'm going to do my best!

Yes.

Oh? Hey.

My phone died so could you use your phone to record this one?

You're so cooperative.

That model of yours.

She's never watched herself walking on the runway before, right?

She should see it for herself. How out of place she appears.

Do you really think they'll make it?

The designer's talents are questionable.

Chiyuki Fujito won't feel fond for Kokoro Hasegawa's designs.

What can you expect from this last-minute team?

By fond...

Do you mean like the fondness you have for Lale Faun?

You picking a fight now?

Hey, what is that?

Hey.

I saw how you stopped shaking when Ikuto talked to you.

It wasn't like that.

Give me a break.

You and I are a team, but also rivals.

Don't forget about our promise, got it?

Now that we're a team, are you okay with that?

Ah... Y-Yes!

Well, everything happens for a reason.

So let's be nice to each other.

Oh...

Hey, she's actually pretty nice.

Hey.

Those bags under your eyes... Are you getting enough sleep?

Yes, I get plenty.

I bet she went to work with those eyes yesterday...

I know.

Her goal isn't to be a model.

She's really lovely.

Small... and girly...

I wish I was, too...

Then...

I'm just going to tell you this right now.

I'm still not completely satisfied with this situation yet.

I want to best you as a model.

That's why... I want you to be in the show.

Hey! Are you even listening?

A-Ah, I'm sorry. What was that?

She fell asleep...

But... Now's not the time to fight.

I have to take the lead.

How are you on production, and what's your plan for the show?

She...

She tailored all of these to my size overnight?

She's a hard worker with talent and will-power.

If she put in all this passion towards modeling...

I would be crushed.

Miss Hasegawa.

I want you to be in the show as a model, too.

What...?

But... Why...?

No need to be soft.

She's the real deal. She can handle anything.

We can't win with these clothes. You need to remake them.

Oh... But wait...

My brain can't keep up...

Walking the runway in these bland outfits? It'd be a bore.

Change the show plan...

Do you have any ideas, Miss Fujito?

That's your job as the designer.

If you really want to become one...

Don't let anyone else do that.

Why are you being like this?!

Telling me to model... Telling me what to do as a designer...

Wouldn't it defeat the purpose if I model?

The show is just around the corner.

I... I...

I hate you!

That's fine. I don't like you too much either, Miss Hasegawa.

Oh?

Like I said... We're not collaborating as friends.

Let's be a winning team.

These designs... I think they're fun.

R-Really...?

Yup. The theme is "waku," excitement. Looks good.

But...

This plan would put a lot on you as the model.

My ability as a clothes-maker isn't enough to win.

So...

Oh?

I need your walk to be beautiful!

So beautiful that it blows my mind, please!

Hey, enough with that polite speech.

Ah...

There's no need to speak like that to models.

You can count on me for the walk. But...

You better design clothes that blow my mind, too, Miss Designer.

Yeah, I'll do my best!

Could you check my walk?

Thoughts?

Um...

Could you emphasize the shape of the clothes...

How's this?

Hmm...

Could you move your lower body more elegantly?

How about this?

The lower body looks good, but the upper body lacks energy...

Ugh...

--Hey! --Huh?

The shoulder's still too tight.

This is the third time.

Sorry, I'll fix it right away.

Try this!

Check this.

Good... It's been fixed.

What?

What do you mean you have a modeling gig tomorrow?

The day before the show is crucial!

But... My manager said I couldn't get out of this one beforehand.

Why are you so loyal to Igarashi?

She's always treated you poorly.

Stop!

I'm grateful for her!

She helped me foster confidence in myself.

On my first day as a model,

I wore a suit to work.

Ms. Igarashi saw that and said...

You're serious and have great posture.

Your limbs are long, and your head is small.

And above all, you're very tall.

Women who look good in suits make good models.

She's the first person who complimented what I hated about my body.

That's why...

Okay.

Do what you want. But it's all on you if you run out of time.

I know. I won't distract you, Chiyuki.

Actually, could you please help me?!

You gotta be kidding me!

I'm sorry...

You should've asked earlier, dummy!

You said I was on my own...

To get approval from Igarashi, who thinks talent is everything...

...you have to compete against me so I can surpass you.

That's why...

If you're going to walk... I'll listen to any requests.

Hey, Chiyuki...

I... actually have a favor to ask.

Huh?

This is it.

Yup.

Ah, this model... She was in that show!