Smile Down the Runway (ランウェイで笑って)

In an audition, they have you walk for ten meters in front of the designer.

I auditioned dozens of places,

but they wouldn't even let me walk two steps...

"If you're a model, an elementary schooler would be a top model in France."

There's no demand for the model Chiyuki Fujito.

You're ruining the balance so could you step out?

The crew of a shoot...

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

--Even my dad... --With that height, you can't go to Paris.

-Chiyuki, it's impossible.

--Even the person I look up to, they all gave up on me... --Chiyuki, it's impossible.

So then, why...?

Why do you always...

Miss Chiyuki!

...appear when I need you...?

Would you like to be in my show?

Jeez...

I guess if you're going to twist my arm.

Your words always save me.

Miss Chiyuki?

Seriously, what is with you?

You throw me off.

Ah...

I went to Paris knowing it was a long shot...

So I shouldn't be so upset.

But I had this encounter with an amazing model a while ago...

She models unwillingly, but her aura was so powerful.

I felt jealous.

I've been dragging it ever since...

Oh...

What?

It's just... You never complain, Miss Chiyuki.

Huh?

I'm not telling you anything anymore.

Huh? Oh... I didn't mean anything weird.

It just adds to your charm.

But why?!

"Smile Down the Runway"

"Dressmaking Room"

"1) Complete design 2) Establish production schedule 3) Create a pattern 4) Create a sample"

"2) Establish production schedule 3) Create a pattern 4) Create a sample" This is the timeline leading up to the show.

"Episode 9: Rivals" "Wind" is the theme for my show.

How does that relate to "wa"?

"Wa" "Ring" "Spiral" "Typhoon" "Wind" It's purely from abstract ideas... But as long as it associates somehow, it's allowed.

"Wa" "Ring" "Spiral" "Typhoon" "Wind" I see.

You're going to make a total of ten outfits...

Hey, Ikuto. Since this is a show, I wouldn't be the only model, right?

Huh?

What are you going to do about the other models?

I was inspired by you to come up with "wind" as the theme, Miss Chiyuki.

Huh...?

For typhoons, the smaller the atmospheric pressure in the center,

the stronger the wind blows.

Smaller...?

Are you referring to my height?!

Please...

You push on like a typhoon, despite what others think.

You encourage others like a wind at their back, and comfort them like a warm breeze.

Right? Doesn't it sound just like you?

You're the star of my show, Miss Chiyuki.

I'd like to hear your opinion on it, too.

Gather only the top-notch models...

...so I can outshine them.

Yes!

I'm stepping out.

Oh?

You're free to go after you're done with that.

Oh... Thank you very much.

So... Whatever happened with Mr. Yanagida?

Oh...

Well... I haven't been able to contact him...

What? Things are that bad between you guys?

I thought things were okay thanks to my colleague, but...

Tell me more about your colleague.

I'm curious since you mention them sometimes.

Oh...

She loves to make clothes, but people are really against it.

But she's worked really hard.

She's improved so much, she even made it to the finals.

She achieved results by working hard.

It's amazing, isn't it? She's probably hard at work right now.

She knows she won't be recognized unless she puts her all into it.

Ah...

Hey, Ikuto... So I...

More than anything, I want to prove people wrong.

People like my dad, and a lady named Shizuku...

Ikuto, is there anyone like that for you?

Now that you mention it...

Then, let's show them!

Together!

Oh... Ah...

Yes!

Ah... How did we end up here?

It's best not to let quarrels drag on.

Ikuto! Stand on this side.

P-Please don't make me...

Come on, look sharp!

I'm not mentally prepared yet!

Huh? Ah...

Mr. Ikuto... And...

Miss Kokoro! I'm sorry for causing you so much trouble. And...

Ah!

This is Miss Chiyuki Fujito. She'll be modeling for my show.

Ikuto.

It's her.

The amazing model I told you about before...

What?

Sorry for barging in like this. Is Mr. Yanagida here?

Ah... H-He's actually gone right now.

I'm headed to a shoot right now, too...

I see. Then, you have to go.

Let's come again, Ikuto.

I'm sorry.

Mr. Ikuto.

Huh?

I'm happy that you came by. I'll give you a call later.

She loves to make clothes, but people are really against it.

But she's worked really hard.

I'm serious about making clothes as a professional!

Miss Chiyuki...?

Sorry, Ikuto. I'm going after her.

M-Miss Chiyuki?!

Oh...

I'm so frustrated...

If you're serious...

If you're serious, resist now!

Get in.

Hey!

Ah.

May I go talk to her for a moment?

I absolutely won't let you get mixed up in this.

Your dressmaking skills will never surpass your talent as a model.

How about this?

Why don't you give her one shot as a designer?

Shut it, low-level model.

What you're saying is not even worth considering.

Ikuto Tsumura, you decided to play designer with that?

Seems like you're no longer in need of money.

What?

What? I only suggested that he ask Hasegawa to model for his show.

--What? --What?

How could you?!

The offer still stands.

Use Hasegawa as your model.

That shorty will only burden you.

You might as well put your all into it. You risked your mother's health for this show.

Now I'm mad.

If you think talent is everything...

Then, what if she has talent as a designer?

You won't have a problem if she quits modeling, right?

If she uses a burden like me as a model and achieves results,

she'd be a genius, right?

Ikuto.

Got it?

-Absolutely! Let's show them!

--But... I just know my manager won't approve of me. --Absolutely! Let's show them!

--But... I just know my manager won't approve of me. --I get to be in the finals...

--But... I just know my manager won't approve of me. --I'm so glad I didn't give up

and was able to challenge myself!

Together!

More than anything, I want to prove people wrong.

Yes.

I'm the model for Kokoro Hasegawa's show.

Ah...

Thanks, Ikuto.

We're now...

...officially rivals.

Miss Hasegawa, prepare for the worst.

What?

Mr. Ikuto... Um...

So... If I succeed, will you recognize me?

You expect me to participate in this reckless gamble?

If you don't achieve results, you'll quit school and focus on modeling.

Is that right, Hasegawa?

Ah...

I'll only approve if Kokoro Hasegawa wins the finals.

Get to the top, even if that means defeating your friend.

Show me your resolve.

Yes... I will.

What should I do...?

I was planning for Miss Chiyuki so now I've got nothing...