Koi to Producer: EVOL×LOVE

Who... are you?

A dream?

I don't know anything yet.

Not about the precious encounters that lie ahead...

nor the cold, cruel truth that could rock the entire world.

"It takes all the running you can do, to keep in the same place."

~The Red Queen Hypothesis~

In this world, there exist unique powers known as "Evol,"

which are possessed by a very few.

Among them, some chose to fight their fate, to fight the world.

This is the story of these young "Evolvers."

Mr. Love: Queen's Choice

"The Beginning Bonds"

You made it all up yourself?!

That makes it sound so terrible.

To put it more simply, I sort of played both director and producer, is all.

Th-Then that includes this photo, too?!

"Hiding deep under the city, a new species of reptile!

Could it be newly evolved?"

It's true there was something in the pipes.

But I just couldn't get a shot, so...

I put some makeup on my pet iguana.

I slapped a whole bunch on and snapped a picture!

If you're going to use "a whole bunch," keep it to your own face.

What was that?

All right, strike everything!

Got it!

And you're done, too.

What are we going to do, President?!

Our programming will fall behind schedule!

Give me a second. I'm thinking. I'm trying to think of something...

I told you we shouldn't go with a U-Tuber like her!

All she cares about is getting more views!

You were the one who said a U-Tuber's material would be more diverse, Kiki-chan!

All right, all right. No looking back, no dragging things out.

Broadcast waits for no one.

I'll take care of things here, but...

What will you do?

Miracle Finder

A TV show that tells stories of miracles and truth,

Miracle Finder

Miracle Finder.

When my father suddenly died two years ago, he left it to me...

his final show.

At the time, I was a university student.

I took over Miracle Entertainment,

the small production company my father had built,

and somehow, we've made it this far, but...

And the Loveland Financial Group is the only sponsor we have left, too.

If they cut us off, that would spell the end for us.

I'll look into that story again.

You mean the mysterious warping incidents?

If I can find new information, it will be big news.

Actually, I've found someone who might be willing to be a consultant.

We agreed to meet this afternoon.

Loveland University

Lucien

A guest lecturer at Loveland University?

When did you do this?

If this doesn't work out, I'll give up.

Anna-san, please let me go.

Just today, all right?

Thank you!

Kiki-chan, you move forward on the Miracle Ice coverage.

Hey! President!

Is this really okay, Anna-san?

Once she makes up her mind, she never backs down.

She gets it from her father.

Kiro!

His new song's out!

He really is so cool...

Couldn't we call in a top talent like Kiro to boost our ratings?

He'd never accept an offer from a tiny company like ours.

A few months ago, rumors began spreading on the internet

of mysterious warping incidents.

The times and locations of the incidents have varied.

Perhaps time and space have twisted,

or those lost simply have no sense of direction...

There are many different theories.

Two years ago, my father was investigating a case right up until his death,

Disappearances occurring in places other than the first North: 2 more incidents South: 3 incidents East: none West: 4 incidents The time of each incident is varied. Can't see any method of transport or regularity Victim statements I would like to conduct interviews, but the police have blocked all information.

though it seems he never managed to arrive at the truth.

Papa...

I suppose the truth wasn't going to just drop in my lap.

Kiro—

Sorry. It'd cause a panic.

You like these potato chips?

That's what you're asking?

This is what I wanted.

A card?

Here.

Yes! Bad Hero!

You like him?

He teaches me about the heart.

"Do not fear loneliness!"

"As long as justice lives in one's heart, that is enough!"

What is it?

Well, videos of you are playing all around town, right?

Just thinking you're a little different from your image.

You're trying to say I'm like a little kid, right?

A kid wouldn't let you have the potato chips.

Did you want some?

My manager would get mad at me.

I gain weight easily.

But... In that case, I'll keep it a secret.

Just one chip.

Thanks!

Do you like chips, too?

Yeah. I might like these the best.

Got it. I'll remember that.

Next time, I'll share some of my favorite snacks with you.

Well, I'd better get back.

Oh, wait!

I'm actually a producer,

and we have a show called Miracle Finder...

I know that one!

I love it!

Really?

Lately, I, um... I've been pretty busy, so I haven't...

I hear that a lot.

I'm really sorry.

I see...

If I were on Miracle Finder, what would I have to do?

Well, let's see...

Your fans say it seems like you have a superpower that entrances people.

So if we looked into where that power to pull people to you comes from...

Giving me your business card means you were hoping for this, right?

Let me be on your show.

It's thanks for the potato chip.

But would a top star like you really appear on our show?

Well...

It's my agency that has the final say in what work I do.

They won't let me be on a show that can't pull viewership and ratings.

All right. I'll build up a track record.

I'll make it a show that everyone will agree is worthy of having you on.

I'll be waiting.

It's like it can't be true! Like a dream!

No! It's truly a miracle!

But the real work begins now.

I will take this dreamlike miracle and turn it into reality!

My appointment with Professor Lucien of Loveland University is at 2:00.

I'll have lunch somewhere, and...

I need to get in touch with Anna-san, too.

Evolver?

"Evolver"?

If you don't know, that's fine.

Forget you heard it.

Be careful.

There's no guarantee someone will always save you.

Who are you?

Evolver...

Mr. Love: Queen's Choice

Mr. Love: Queen's Choice

Loveland University

This is Professor Lucien's research lab.

A world-class force in cognitive psychology...

A super-elite figure hailing from a foreign-owned company...

I mobilized all my nonexistent connections to get all the way to a face-to-face.

I will make this work for the show!

Did you need something?

I, um...

I'd like to meet with Professor Lucien.

I'm a producer from Miracle Entertainment.

I'm here from a show called Miracle Finder.

I've watched it.