Idol M@ster Cinderella Girls Mezase! Cinderella No.1! Nakano Yuka

I became an idol... I made a CD debut... The song and the outfits are cute! Am I really going to wear this? Fufu, spin around~ and pose~! Ehehe, do I look cute now...?

(Door opens)

Hah? P, Producer!? T, This is not what you think! Well... it's just a karate posture! Somehow I couldn't calm myself, you know! Ha! Huh! Haa!

(Yuka kicks producer)

Ah! I'm sorry, producer! Did I kick his stomach!? W, Wake up!

(Producer collapses)

Producer!!!!

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Special debut project, Mezase! Cinderella No.1! This is a show where new idols work hard to become tomorrow's top idols! I, I'm your host Nakano Yuka... I'm 18 year old high school senior, and my hobby is karate. Osu!... I mean, I'll do my... best!

(Boo Boo-)

Yes? T, Too stiff? That can't be true! I'm Nakano Yuka as usual...

(Boo Boo Boo Boo -)

Kh... You've got me... Well, actually... The way of idols is the way you master cuteness. I imitated other idols' tones to learn the essence of cuteness... Wasn't it cute...?

(Boo -)

Hnn... It seems improvising and imitating others' cuteness don't work... I know you worked hard for my CD debut... I feel ashamed!

(Boo Boo Boo -)

Mmm? Just show who I am? But, that won't make me look cute. Who I am... Who I am... You mean, karate? Osu! Then I'll break some roof tiles instead of a greeting!

(Boo Boo -)

Eh? Show them Yuka's usual self...? Be natural...? You see, I don't think I usually look cute. I haven't done anything that ordinary girls normally do. I don't know how to dress up pretty, and I barely started to learn how to put on make-up after becoming an idol... B, But! I had kept dreaming about being an idol. I saw an idol on TV when I was a middle school student. She was wearing a cute outfit. She danced and sang with a shining smile, and I had wanted to be like her ever since. Yet, I also liked karate and wanted to focus on it. Back then, cuteness was nothing to do with me. But after the last big karate competition as a high school student, my master said "Why don't you challenge new things other than karate?" So I plucked up my courage and had an audition, which was a good choice. Because thanks to that, I could take my first step to be an idol! I'm still not good as an idol. But Nakano Yuka will devote herself to be a shining, cute idol someday! Please root for me!

(Ding-dong Ding-dong Ding-dong Ding-dong)

This was my introduction! I hope you'll be with me till the end of the show! Osu!

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"Special training! Face yesterday's myself by Memory talk!" It's a corner where I talk about what happened in the past, and rediscover my charm. My memory would be... karate of course. I've practiced nothing but karate since I was very little, so there was no time to do anything else. When I woke up, I jogged and had training. Then I went to school. After school, I went to the dojo to practice karate. Coming home, I took a shower and worked out for a while before I went to bed. Ah, but this isn't a good topic for...

(Boo Boo-)

I thought so... Mmm... A memory except for karate... Yes? What do I usually do at home? At home I... Well, I'm from Tokyo, so I live with my family. My room is full of karate books or exercise equipment like dumb-bells, which improve my karate skill. Ah, but since I became an idol, I realized I shouldn't just focus on that sort of things. So I've tried to collect fashion magazines, cosmetics or... c, cute clothes lately.

(Ding-dong Ding-dong Ding-dong Ding-dong)

Yes! Cuteness begins with one step! I believe this constant effort will make me cute someday! I'd like to change not only my stage outfits, but also my usual clothes. Yes? What do I wear at home? Oh, well... I can't show you what I wear at home! Ah, that doesn't mean I look sloppy or untidy! Actually... please don't laugh... I wear pink pajamas when I go to bed...

(Ding-dong Ding-dong)

Eh? That's common...? R, Really? I'm a girl with muscles and abs who practices karate... Is it really okay to wear such pajamas!?

(Ding-dong Ding-dong Ding-dong Ding-dong)

Haa... That's a relief... I bought the cutest pajamas because I thought nobody would see me wearing them in my room! They're comfy and since I had been wearing only T-shirts and shorts, just wearing them make me excited! ...Eh? "Will you show your fans yourself wearing pajamas?" W, What are you talking about! That's too much! Even if that's a part of my work, I'm not prepared for that! And... nobody will like it anyway!

(Boo Boo-)

Eh... Will they like me wearing pajamas?

(Ding-dong Ding-dong)

R, Really? I see... Well, then... I'll do my best so I can have a chance to do that! Osu! This was Memory talk corner.

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"Lesson! Increase your acting skill! Ad-lib situation!" In this corner, I practice acting which is an essential skill to idols by ad-libbing in a situation. Osu! I'll try hard. Then, the topic is~

(SE)

"Confess your love to the senpai you've loved." C, Confess my love!? ...Alright. I'll confess with all my strength! Nakano Yuka is ready!

(SE)

Senpai! I... I... like... to fight! Haa!

(Boo Boo -)

I'm sorry... I felt shy all of a sudden... I, I'll try it again! Fuu... Here goes nothing!

(SE)

Senpai! Will... Will you... be my... my sparring partner!? Osu!

(Boo Boo -)

I'm sorry! I knew it would be hard... Well... I haven't had such an experience, so I don't know what to say... Is there anything that may assist me?

(Thump)

Are these romance comics? Hmm... Hmm... I see... So this is the ultimate cuteness. Honestly, I'm still not sure if I can make it, but I'll try! Let's go!

(SE)

Senpai! Well, my heart beats fast every time I think of you. Please be my first love!

(Boo Boo -)

Eh? I exactly followed what it says... Was my acting awkward?

(Boo Boo -)

"That's not the problem. Your confession is meaningless unless you deliver it on your own term"...? I get it now. Even in karate, no matter how precisely you follow the moves, it's meaningless if the moves have no soul. You showed me the comics to teach me the lesson, right!? Thank you!

(Boo Boo ... Ding-dong Ding-dong Ding-dong Ding-dong)

Confessing my love to him... Mmm! Then with all her heart and soul, Nakano Yuka is going to confess her love!

(SE)

Senpai! I respect you so much. I hope you'll give me guidance now and forever!

(SE)

Thank you for listening to my own confession! I don't know much about love, but do you think I expressed my love properly?

(Ding-dong Ding-dong Ding-dong)

Thank you! Osu! This was Ad-lib situation corner!

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This is the ending. Thank you everyone! I'm glad you are with me till the end! I'm still learning the way of cuteness, and I will seek cuteness with all my heart and soul. So, I hope you watch over me until the day I truly become a cute girl. Nakano Yuka will do her best to be the cutest idol in the world! Osu! Then this is the final corner. "Cast a spell on an ordinary word to make it cute~ Cinderella word"

(SE)

"Eel" I was your host, Nakano Yuka! Bye bye!

Idol M@ster Cinderella Girls Mezase! Cinderella No.1! Igarashi Kyoko

(Door bell)

Yes~? Ah, producer san! Wait a second, I'll open the door.

(Door opens)

How are you, producer san? It was pretty far from there, right? Come in. Thank you for coming to Totori to discuss my CD debut. My family went grocery shopping. They were really excited when I said Kyoko's savior, producer san would pay a visit... I'm sorry. They'll be back soon. Ah, producer san, take a seat. I'll bring some tea.

(Kyoko brings tea)

Here it is. Be careful, it's hot. Fufufu~ Ah! Sorry. I feel sort of shy to think producer san is in my house... Ehehe. Ah! Don't look over there! It has my childhood photos... Ahaha... This picture was taken when I had a field day. Yes? C, Cute? Stop teasing me! Okay, stop! You're not allowed to see them anymore! Boo- Boo-

(Boo Boo-)

Eh!? Producer san, why did you bring the buzzer? Ah, you said you were going to discuss my debut radio show. Is that the reason?

(Ding-dong Ding-dong Ding-dong)

Fufu, you could just say it.

(Message alarm)

Oh, I've got a text from mom. "I've finished shopping and will be back in 30 minutes." Ah! I'm really sorry to make you wait, producer san. I know you're busy! Haa~ well, while we wait for her, shall we talk about the radio show? We still have some time!

(Ding dong Ding dong)

Alright! Then, producer san, I'll do my best.

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Special debut project, Mezase! Cinderella No.1! I'm Igarashi Kyoko, your host of Mezase! Cinderella No.1 where new idols work hard to become tomorrow's top idols! Hmm... First, self introduction. I'm Igarashi Kyoko, 15 year old high school student. My blood type is AB and my zodiac sign is Leo. Ah, my friends were surprised that my sign is Leo. They think it doesn't suit me. Producer san, do you think so, too? Mmm... Does that mean I look weak? But I'm not weak at all! For my sisters, I'm a strong big sister! I mean it! Eh... Roar!!! How was it? Do I look strong now?

(Boo Boo-)

"That's not what they meant"...? I thought so. I also think Leo doesn't match my personality. My hobby is doing housework like cooking and cleaning. The reason is... my mom likes doing housework, and I grew up watching her. Furthermore, I feel really satisfied when I make a delicious meal or clean my sisters' muddy clothes. Plus, I feel so happy when someone says "It's delicious" or "Thanks you". I almost forgot! I cooked something for producer san! It's boiled beef with potatoes! I think it's seasoned properly by now... Ah, would you like to taste it?

(Ding dong Ding dong)

I'll bring it then.

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Mmm... It looks a bit hot.

(Kyoko blows on the spoon)

There, say ah~

(Boo Boo)

Hmm? Ah! I'm sorry! I usually do it to my sisters... I'm so sorry, producer san! Here, t, taste it! Hnn... I'm embarrassed... Well, how is the taste?

(Ding dong Ding dong Ding dong)

Phew! I'm glad you like it. I guess I'm in love with cooking. You see, I'm so happy now! Fufu, I hope I can make someone happy as an idol too. While singing the new song, I realized songs can be as fun as housework. Well... I still have much to learn, so I'll try hard, producer san!

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"Special training! Face yesterday's myself by Memory talk!" So, "Memory talk" was the next corner. Memory... Mmm... It's hard to think of an episode that is suitable for the radio. I was an ordinary high school girl before the debut...

(Beep Beep Beep-)

Ah, I think laundry is done. Producer san, I'm sorry but can I fold the laundry?

(Ding dong Ding dong)

Okay! I'll do it fast!

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(Kyoko is folding the laundry)

As expected, there is a lot of laundry for my family. Since I moved to Tokyo alone, I haven't got a chance to do this much laundry. What a waste of my skill! Hnn~ Hnn~ Hnng~ Yes? I look happy? Yes, folding laundry makes me happy. When laundry is dried, it's warm and has a good smell, you know? I feel happy by just touching it. Also, don't forget to fold it in the same way... and fast!

(Kyoko folds the laundry)

It really feels great~ The washing machine I used to use couldn't dry laundry, so I had to take out the laundry to the front yard. It was kind of fun though. I could smell the scent of the sun when I brought in the laundry and... Haa... What can I say, it's good to be back home. I've missed it... Ah, sorry. I ruined the mood. I would be lying if I said I'm not lonely. Yet, I made new friends at school in Tokyo and there are idol friends in my dorm and... and... producer san watches over me all the time. So it's okay to be a little lonely!

(Ding dong Ding dong Ding dong)

Ehehe~ Ah, but I couldn't satisfy my urge for laundering... Ah, you know what? How about I do your laundry? Yeah, that's a great idea! It's a win-win!

(Ding-dong.... Boo Boo Boo)

Eh~? I can't? Kyoko can clean your room and cook for you too!

(Boo Boo Boo Boo Boo-)

Sorry to hear that, but if you need me, don't hesitate to tell me. I want to repay producer san someday. Done! I've folded all the laundry... but I think I skipped "Memory talk" corner!

(Ding-dong Ding-dong)

Eh? The story about laundry was good enough? I see... I can talk about housework all day! Producer san, thank you! I think I can do well at the studio. I'll clear away the laundry. Hn~ Hnn~ Hnn~

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"Lesson! Increase your acting skill! Ad-lib situation". This is today's theme!

(SE)

"Be a new bride and please your husband." A newlywed..? Somehow I feel shy. What should I do...? Hmm... What makes you happy, producer san?

(Boo Boo)

Oh, I need to figure it out by myself. Well~ Mmm! I'll give it a try.

(SE)

You're back, honey. Would you like to have dinner first or take a bath first? or...

(Boo Boo Boo Boo Boo-)

Eh!? It's NG? From what I read, that's a common conversation between... Yes? Someone already used the line? I see... Then I can't use it...

(Boo -)

Even if it had not been taken, I shouldn't use it? That's too complex! Well... I'll try it again!

(SE)

Honey, here is your bean paste soup. Every morning, enjoy bean paste soup that I make. H, How does it taste? I, I want to know your thoughts! I can cook bean paste soup very well! Oh, I almost forgot! I cooked one this morning. I'll go heat it up! Please taste it, and tell me what...

(SE)

Heh...? Did I pass the challenge? Haa... I worried too much! I'm glad I made it. Phew. Now I can catch a breath. The lesson was a huge success, and this is the end of Ad-lib situation!

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Mmm, are all the corners over now? It's about time for mom to come home, so we've made it in time. Thank you for helping me practice the radio show.

(rustle)

Ah, shall we practice the last petit corner too? "Cast a spell on an ordinary word to make it cute! Cinderella word" and farewell.

(SE)

"Sand hill." I was your host, Igarashi Kyoko. Bye bye~

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I'll try to remember this feeling at the studio! Fuu~ Wait, producer san. Why don't you try my bean paste soup? I cooked it myself.

(Ding-dong Ding-dong)

Okay~ wait a moment please.

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Here, producer san. Try it.

(Kyoko spills the soup)

...Ah!? Was it hot!? I should have warned you! Oh... your pants are soaked... Take off your pants before they're stained!

(Boo Boo Boo Boo Boo-)

I said it has to be cleaned right now! Oh, god... Did I just!?

Mom: Kyoko, we're home. Oh my, producer san, is he here already?

Ah! My family are back! W, What should I do!? P, Producer san, take off your pants now... no, don't take off... wait, but there is a stain! Ah~ I don't know what to do!

Idol M@ster Cinderella Girls Mezase! Cinderella No.1! Sagisawa Fumika

Sagisawa Fumika's opening talk... I can just... talk about myself, right? Well... Before I came to this studio to record my CD, I visited a book cafe. I had never been there before, so I was a bit nervous, but I could get used to the place thanks to its calm atmosphere which came from the scents of books and coffee. I also found the first edition of an old novel and I pored over it. I was almost late because I spent too much time reading it.

(Ding-dong Ding-dong)

Thank you. I'm glad I was on time. I'd like to visit there again for cafe latte and books with old covers. By the way, people often talk about the difference between cafe latte and cafe au lait. While cafe latte is a mixture of espresso and milk, cafe au lait is a mixture of drip coffee and milk. Since cafe latte itself means "cafe" and "latte", in other words "coffee" and "milk", there is no difference. But in Italy where it came from, coffee usually means espresso. That's why people distinguish them like that in Japan.

(Boo-)

Ah... Sorry. I lost track of the topic... I'm sorry. Then let's begin.

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Special debut project, Mezase! Cinderella No.1! I'm Sagisawas Fumika, your host of Mezase! Cinderella No.1 where new idols work hard to become tomorrow's top idols! I'm sorry to start the show with a story that is nothing to do with idols.

(Ding-dong Ding-dong)

Thank you. When I lost track of the topic again, don't hesitate to tell me.

(Ding-dong Ding-dong)

Okay... well... Self introduction first. My name is Sagiaswa Fumika. I'm a 19 year old student. I attend a college while helping my uncle's bookstore. His bookstore has a lot of books, so it gives me a pleasure of meeting new books I haven't read yet and...

(Boo-)

Ah... I did it again. Sorry. Hmm... As I like books, my hobby is browsing bookstores. It's hard to describe the pleasure when I see an unfamiliar book, so I don't know how to express it... It just makes me happy. My major is literature, but as a mere bookworm, I once again realized that writing is a really difficult work to do.

(Ding-dong Ding-dong)

I made a CD debut lately and received a nice song. I still have a long way to go, but I tried to convey the feeling of every single word. Of course the melody is great and it showed me a new way which is different from the world of books.

(Ding-dong Ding-dong)

Singing was sort of embarrassing to me... but I'll do my best. So... please root for me. I'll try hard to make this show decent too.

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"Special training! Face yesterday's myself by Memory talk!" It's a corner where I talk about what happened yesterday, and rediscover my charm. Yesterday you say...? Yesterday was my day off, so I made a bookmark at home. Oh, making a bookmark is my hobby too. I read several books at once so I need the same number of bookmarks. When I put my own bookmark in my favorite book, it feels as if I enter the world of the book...

(Ding-dong Ding-dong)

There are several origin stories of the word "bookmark(栞)". Long ago, people snapped branches when they hiked to mark their current positions. So they named it "snapping a branch(枝折り)" which is the pronunciation of bookmark(しおり). Some say that the word came from "bending a branch". In Chinese character "bookmark(栞)", two 干(dry) are lined up, which implies it is arranged. Plus, bookmarks are made of wood(木). That's how the word 栞 was made.

(Boo-)

Ah... I'm getting off the subject again. I'm sorry. I did it without even realizing it...

(Ding-dong Ding-dong)

Fufu, you're generous. Looking back myself...? I think this moment could be a sort of bookmark. When we look back and bring back memories, we make the bookmarks in our hearts...

(Ding-dong Ding-dong)

I guess I was condescending a bit. I'm a little ashamed... This was the memory talk corner.

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"Lesson! Increase your acting power! Ad-lib situation". In this corner, I challenge to acting which is an essential skill to idols by ad-libbing in a situation according to an assignment. This is today's topic.

(Bababam)

"Confess your love to your crush in an empty library" ...Nobody is... in the library? Hmm... I'm sure most of libraries have librarians...? ...Yes? Behind bookshelves? But you should be quiet in a library...

(Boo-)

Yes? "For example, if a tree falls in a forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound?" I see... That's a very philosophical question. I think this assignment is worth trying. First of all, physically, when a tree falls, it will make a sound. But if no one is around to observe it, you can't prove that it did. This philosophical question came from the thought experiment of Schrödinger. According to this, an observers influences an event itself, which means...

(Boo Boo Boo-)

Eh... "You want to listen to words of love, not philosophy?" I see. I made the mistake again... Then, I need to talk about... "love". Well... I read all kinds of books, so I sometimes read love stories. But I've been thinking that such things are nothing to do with my life, so...

(Boo-)

I already heard that this corner is tough, but this is more difficult than I thought... I've got it. I'll try my best.

(Dirin~)

I like you.

(Boo-)

Well... I think I expressed the idea concisely and clearly... Yes? You couldn't feel my emotion? Surely... I couldn't imagine the feeling in detail, which is why it lacked my emotion. It's hard. I wonder why people started to call it "confession" in the first place...

(Boo-)

Okay, I see what you mean, so please... give me more time... Okay, I think I'm ready. Would you play the music?

(Dirin~)

Imagine this book is me, and borrow it.

(Boo-)

Was that a wrong answer too...? Yes? "Don't act like a librarian who recommends books?" Fufu, that was a witty comment. It seems we've talked about the topic enough, so let's move on to the next corner...

(Boo Boo Boo Boo -)

I knew you wouldn't just let me skip it... What should I do to overcome this huge challenge... Confession... in a library... In a library, people... borrow... Ah! I came up with an idea! Well... Would you play the music again?

(Dirin~)

Well... Please borrow me with the book!

(Ding-dong Ding-dong Ding-dong)

Fufu, I guess you liked it. Did I pass the lesson then?

(Bababam~)

Thank you. I'm so glad that I made it. I hope I won't be in a situation where I have to confess my love. This was Ad-lib situation corner.

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This is the ending. I'm glad you have listened to my show. I think what I've experienced today will be a fine bookmark, and be put in the book called "my experience". And... although there were troubles here and there, I felt that straying from the my path might be fun... No, it's fun. Try departing from your path sometimes and enjoy yourself with appreciating flowers on the field or listening to voices of children having conversations. Just enjoy the different world for a while. And... at times, please think of me, Sagisawa Fumika. But please know that you can't borrow Sagisawa Fumika in libraries.

(Ding-dong Ding-dong)

Fufufu. Then the last petit corner! "Cast a spell on an ordinary word to make it cute! Cinderella word" and farewell.

(Dadadan)

"Book cover". I was your host, Sagisawa Fumika. I hope you have a great day...

Idol M@ster Cinderella Girls Mezase! Cinderella No.1! Katagiri Sanae

So, this is the recording studio... It's smaller and darker than I thought... Producer kun and other staffs are watching me through the glass. Which reminds me of an interrogation room... Well, I didn't expect to be in it. ...Ouch, all this tension makes my stomach hurt... Hey, don't you have a heartburn pill? Hangover pills would be fine too...

(Boo Boo-)

Somehow I feel humiliated... Eh!? The recording will start soon!? W, Wait a minute! I'm pretty nervous right now! Just put yourself in my shoes. Making a debut in my age and being a radio host at the same time isn't easy... Hgg... I'm fine, I'm fine. This is neither a jail nor an interrogation room. This is nothing compare to the day I did an undercover operation in nightspots! Yeah, a drunkard made me drink whisky... Ah, yes! Producer kun, I have a great idea! What? Of course it's an idea to loosen up! I want a barley flavored drink... Beer!

(Boo Boo Boo Boo -)

What!? Stop making that sound. You know what they say, alcohol is lubricant of human. I can relieve my tension, and when my sexy hot body is heated up, it will bring out mature attraction. Killing two birds with one stone~ I saw one in the studio fridge ~ Please~ Please~? Just one glass~

(Boo Boo Boo Boo -)

They won't be able to see me anyway? You're young~ Stimulating imagination is the best way to turn someone on~ Then how about a sip? I beg of you. Please? Can I?

(Boo Boo Boo Boo Boo -)

What? You can't allow it because that's for the after party? I see... Drinks after work is special. I'm afraid I can't drink the beer for now. But producer kun, you know quite a lot. I'm impressed. Then, instead of the beer in the fridge... I'll go to a convenient store and buy one...

(Boo Boo Boo Boo Boo -)

I was kidding. Don't be so mad~ Yes? Drinking during a radio show is a source of all accidents? Sure... Accidents aren't good. Well said, producer kun! As a former police officer, I shouldn't let that happen. Furthermore, this is my first radio show after my debut. In other words, I'm at work! I gathered my sense! Alright, let's do this! But, I need more than a glass at the after party.

(Ding... Ding-dong...)

OK! Let's begin! ...But I'm still nervous...

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"S, Special debut project, Mezase! Cinderella No.1! This is a show where new idols work hard to increase their idol power and become tomorrow's top idols!" [Mezase! Cinderella No.1!] Fuu... I'd better follow the script for now. And... it's time for an introduction. Hello, nice to meet you. I'm Kata... Ka... Katagiri Sanae.

(Boo...)

It's okay. I think I barely made it! My hobbies are getting a massage and going to a public bath. They are pretty Japanese style, right? Ah, speaking of Japanese style, I do judo too! I have a black belt, so I'm good at tightening. Oh, I almost forgot. I'm a former police officer, which is why I learned several martial arts. Ah... I should have said that first. Well, can you edit what I just said?

(Ding-dong Ding-dong)

Thank god. And next... next... I'm... eh... well... 8 years old!

(Boo Boo-)

What? You can't make a lady tell her age, that's sexual harassment! Don't make me arrest you!

(Boo Boo-)

Ughh... I realize the preciousness of the state power after losing it... I have no choice. My age is... fresh t...twenty eight~

(Boo... Ding-dong)

Yeah. It is necessary for a mature woman to know how to deceive. And I'm confident about my body. It's pretty curvy, you know. I take exercise every day, and I'm busty. I'm sure... I can still work as a gravure model!

(Ding-dong Ding-dong)

Yeah~ You're a good judge of people. I'm a glamorous... Wait, did someone just say I will be 30 soon?

(Boo Boo Boo Boo Boo-!)

Of course. I have good hearing, so don't even dream of deceiving me. Let's start the first corner!

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"Special training! Face yesterday's myself by Memory talk!" It's a corner where I talk about what happened yesterday, look back at myself and rediscover my charm. Hmm... I'm getting relaxed, but still something is missing. Hmm~ A memory... memory... Well~ talking about my previous job isn't a good idea... Ah! I got scouted while questioning my producer. Can I talk about...

(Boo-)

Oh, that's NG? Then... can I talk about a roof tile breaking contest or a drinking contest during a fireworks festival?

(Boo Boo -)

I thought so... Those are not cute stories. Hmm, well... Yeah! Maybe I can tell you a behind story stuff. In TV shows, cops buy suspects katsudon during interrogations, right? ...they don't? Well, those scenes were common back in the days! Wait, not that long ago! Anyway, that's not allowed in the real world. Because it counts as bribing suspects, which makes it illegal.

(Ding-dong Ding-dong)

...But since I wasn't a detective, it was nothing to do with me. So listeners, don't commit a crime just because you want to eat katsudon! Promise Sanae Onee-san, okay?

(Diriring~)

Oh yes! I made it! No, wait. Come to think of it, the story was irrelevant to my charm... This isn't good... I, I must do something in the next corner!

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"Lesson! Increase your acting power! Ad-lib situation". In this corner, I challenge to acting which is an essential skill to idols by ad-libbing in a situation according to an assignment! Let's see... Today's topic is~ Oh, wait! ...I'm sure this is a siren! Something must have happened! Everyone, move out!

(Sanae rushes out)

15:46, the target is arrested! You, why were you being chased? Speak! ...What? You ate katsudon without paying a bill? If you want katsudon that much, I'll buy you one when I interrogate you. So tell everything to the officers. And don't ever do that again.

(The suspect is picked up by police)

That was a sad case... Ah, producer kun! I'm sorry. I have good hearing. I heard the siren in the studio... Wait! Who's a devil? A, Anyway... as a former police officer, hearing the siren made my blood boil... But it disqualifies me from an idol, doesn't it? And I couldn't even express my charm...

(Ding-dong Ding-dong)

Eh? It was full of my charm? Really? Waa~ Then my first radio show is a huge success! Oh, right. Why don't we start a cop show right after this show?

(Boo Boo-)

W, Well, I thought so... Now, let's go back to the studio.

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Phew~ I was so worried at the beginning, but it somehow worked out for me. Great. To celebrate my successful debut, let's drink a toast!

(Boo-)

Ah... Okay. There is one last corner... Hmm! Then the last petit corner! "Cast a spell on an ordinary word to make it cute! Cinderella word" and farewell.

(Dararan~)

"Cheers!" Alright, it's over~ Thank you for your supports! Hey, producer kun! Bring some glasses! I bet the beer tastes great today!

Idol M@ster Cinderella Girls Mezase! Cinderella No.1! Sakurai Momoka

Momoka: Special debut project, Mezase! Cinderella No.1! This is a show where new idols try various things to increase their idol power. The host of "Mezase! Cinderella No.1" is me, Sakurai Momoka. My fans all over the country! Sorry to make you wait. Today, I'm going to deliver a show that is full of my love to you. Please follow my lead to the end.

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Momoka: "Idols need general knowledge. Can she do it by herself? Errand Challenge!" ...Wait, what is this theme? I'm not a kid. An errand? I think you underestimate me.

(Boo Boo-)

Momoka: "I don't think you've done an errand before?" That's offensive. I can do anything by myself. I know the result without even doing it.

(Boo Boo Boo Boo -)

Momoka: Oh my, if you say so... Okay. I, Sakurai Momoka will accomplish the errand perfectly.

(Ding-dong Ding-dong)

Momoka: Fufu. Nobly and gracefully, I'm going to make you surprised!

(rustling)

Momoka: So... I need to buy the things on this list. Hmm... ingredients for curried rice... Fufu. I might not look it, I'm fastidious about curried rice. When I lived in Kobe, I used to eat curried rice at a hotel with my parents. Leave it to me. I will serve you the best curried rice!

(Ding-dong Ding-dong)

Momoka: Then... I've got it! First I need to go to a shopping district by subway. Fufu, let's start the show!

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Momoka: T, There are so many people here... I haven't taken the train in Tokyo because my parents usually send me a person who escorts me. Waa... Ah, let's go to the shopping district. Now, could you escort me please?

(Boo Boo-)

Momoka: What was that attitude? Yes? There is no point if I don't take the train by myself? I see... That makes sense. Alright. I'll get on the train gracefully! Fufu. Could you prepare the ticket for me please?

(Boo Boo-)

Momoka: What? Do it on your own? Look, where are your manners!? Yeah, I'll buy the ticket. You stand right there and watch.

(Momoka walks away)

Momoka: Excuse me, sir.
Employee: Yes? How can I help you, kid?
Momoka: Sir, I'm not a kid. Would you not treat me like that please?
Employee: Hmm? Haha... I'm sorry.
Momoka: Fufu. I'm glad to hear that. Would you prepare the ticket to the next station?
Employee: There is a ticket machine over there. Why don't you use it?
Momoka: I don't know... how to use it.
Employee: Is this your first time taking the train?
Momoka: No. I've done it several times. But my servants usually prepare everything for me. Now, could you lead the way?
Employee: Follow me then.

(Beep-)

Employee: Ah, how old are you?
Momoka: Good gracious! How could you ask a lady her age! That's breaking the rules! ...But okay. I'll tell you for this once. I'm 12 years old!
Employee: Are you an elementary school student?
Momoka: Yes. I go to elementary school.
Employee: A ticket for children is 70 yen.
Momoka: T, Ticket for children!? I told you, don't treat me like a child!
Employee: But, you know...
Momoka: That's enough! I'm an adult now. I'll buy a ticket for adults.
Employee: Alright, alright. It's 140 yen.
Momoka: 140 yen... That's pretty cheap. Here, I'll pay for it with this.
Okay, you have 500 yen coin. 

(Beep-)

Employee: Here is your change and the ticket. Be careful not to lose it.
Momoka: Yes, I'll keep it safe. Thank you. Fufufu! I bought the ticket! Fufufu. See? I can do it by myself.

(Boo Boo-)


Momoka: Eh, why!? ...Because I put him on the hot seat? But, he treated me like a kid...

(Boo Boo Boo Boo-)

Momoka: He did devote his time to me...

(clink)

Momoka: Oh, the change is 430 yen. That's weird... The ticket was 140 yen... Ah! I need to give it back to him!

(Ding-dong Ding-dong)

Momoka: Excuse me! I'm sorry about earlier.

(Momoka returns the money and comes back)

Momoka: Sorry to make you wait. What is that look on your face? I apologize when I need to. Well... I think I wasn't acting maturely...

(Ding-dong Ding-dong)

Momoka: Why are you smiling? Let's just go! Come on!

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Momoka: Fuha! What happened to the train? Is there a festival today? It was really crowded. I couldn't sit on the seat for the first time! ...What? That's just the way it is? I, I see! Of course I knew that! Now, shall we go to the shopping district?

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Momoka: So this is the shopping district. It looks lively and happy! Then let's start the shopping. I need to buy the ingredients for curried rice, right? First I will buy some meat. A butcher shop should be... Ah, it's over there! I'll be back in a minute.

(Momoka goes to the butcher shop)

Momoka: Excuse me. Can I buy some meat?
Storekeeper: Hello, welcome! Are you on an errand?
Momoka: Yes. I want to make the best curried rice. I'd like to have a delicious part of Matsuzaka cow.
Storekeeper: Ma, Matsuzaka cow? I, I think that's too luxurious?
Momoka: No, you can't make the best curried rice with cheap ingredients. Now, give me the best meat you have.
Storekeeper: Eh!? How much?
Momoka: Fufu, I don't need to save money now. Give me this whole block.
Storekeeper: Wait, Wait! That will be more than one hundred thousand yen!?
Momoka: I have no problem, don't I, producer san?

(Boo Boo Boo Boo-)

Momoka: ...Yes? The budget isn't big enough? What do you mean? This is for the best curried rice.

(Boo Boo Boo Boo-)

Momoka: Yes? Chihiro san will be mad? ...I don't know why but it feels like we should avoid that. Okay. Then give me this... chopped beef for curry.

(Ding-dong Ding-dong)

Momoka: But I still don't get it... Let's go to buy some rice.

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Momoka: Mr. shopkeeper of the rice mill, I'd like to buy the best Uonuma Koshihikari please!

(Boo Boo-)

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Momoka: Mr. shopkeeper of the vegetable shop, I'd like to buy the best organic vegetable please?

(Boo-)

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Momoka: Mr. shopkeeper of the fish shop, I'd like to buy the biggest spiny lobsters!

(Boo Boo Boo Boo-)

Momoka: What's wrong with you! You can't do this, you can't do that... You just keep saying NO!

(Boo-)

Momoka: I can't make the best curried rice like this! From now on, I'll do whatever I want. If you'll excuse me~

(Boo Boo Boo Boo-)

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Momoka: Haa... Haa... I just wanted to make him delicious curried rice... Producer san knows nothing about ladies. ...Oh gosh, the sun was sunk. I just rushed out thoughtlessly... Where am I? P, Producer san!? ...Ah, right! I should call him! Wait, producer san has my bag... T, This is perplexing. I haven't been here before... But I have to do something... I'd better move!

(Momoka walks)

Momoka: Is this... a park? It's pretty big. Haa... my legs hurt... I need to rest on the bench. Well... what now...? What if I never meet him? I, I must not... cry...! Hnn...

(A boy is crying)

Momoka: Oh, why is he crying? ...Look, what's wrong? Are you lost?
Boy: Mom~! Waaa!

Momoka: Please don't cry. There, there.

(The boy keeps crying)

Momoka: Crying won't help you!
Boy: ...
Momoka: Fuh... Okay! I'll help you find your mother. Follow me.
Boy: Yes!
Momoka: But... where should I go...? Yeah! I think I had a map... Ah, here it is! I knew it! Eh... ah, there is a police station around here. I'm sure you can find your mother when we get there.
Boy: Okay!

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Momoka: How come... you lost your mother?
Boy: I... wanted to have ice cream but she didn't listen...
Momoka: Oh dear, so you had a tantrum. That's not nice. And you shouldn't eat ice cream at this time of day. You won't be able to have dinner.
Boy: Yes... Is that why she left me...?
Momoka: That's not true. Your mother must be looking for you desperately. Apologize to her when you meet her. Can you do that?
Boy: Yes...
Momoka: Fufu, that's a good boy. Alright, here we are.
Boy: Yeah!
Momoka: Maybe I'm not so different from him... I grumbled about things too...
Boy: What's wrong?
Momoka: It's nothing. I also... need to apologize to someone.
Boy: Hmm...
Momoka: I can see the police office.
Boy: Ah, there she is! Mom!

(Boy runs toward her)

Momoka: Ah, be careful not to fall!
Boy: Thank you so much! Good bye!
Momoka: Then it's my turn... to go to the police...

(Ding-dong Ding-dong)

Momoka: Eh? P, Producer san!? How did you...!? ...Hnn... You're late! Why didn't you come to pick me up sooner? But, I'm glad... you... you... (sniffling) I, I'm not crying! I could go home by myself!


(Ding-dong Ding-dong)

Momoka: Geez... Anyway, somehow you knew I would be here. ...What? My mike was on? Ah, so that's how you knew I was going to the police station. ...Ah... you mean... You heard everything I said...!?

(Ding-dong Ding-dong)

Momoka: P, P, Please delete it! Right now!

(Boo Boo Boo-)

Momoka: How could you! And... you could have come to me earlier... Of, Of course I had no problem without you! Yes? I, I didn't cry! I said I didn't! ...What's that? You want me to read it? "Now the last petit corner! Cast a spell on an ordinary word to make it cute. Cinderella word and farewell..." Are you serious? Yes? There is no time!? W, What...!? Haa... I've been pushed around all day. Alright! Let's tie it up! Here it goes!

(Darara~)

Momoka: "sand lance". Now, shall we go back, producer san? I'll serve you the best curried rice!

Idol M@ster Cinderella Girls Mezase! Cinderella No.1! Tachibana Arisu

H, Hello! I'm Tachibana. I'm hoping your kind support. ...Yes. Is this a script? Hmm? I already got one. It's changed? It's so sudden. I need to get the newest script at least 3 days before the recording.

(rustling)

Special debut project, Mezase! Cinderella No.1! Today's theme is "Arisu in Wonderland" and I'll deliver my märchen talk to you... Wait, what is this!? This is not my gimmick!

(Boo Boo-)

...A, As I'm a pro, I'll do what is assigned, but I'm sure there are idols who are more suitable for this theme. Why me...? This is a total mismatch.

(Boo Boo-)

Haa... Okay... Then give me some time to read the script.

(Boo Boo Boo Boo -)

What? There is no time for that? This... This is ridiculous! Yes? The recording has started already? W, What... Come on! Treat me like a pro! Don't start it like that! Hgg... Special debut project, Mezase! Cinderella No.1... This is a show where new idols try various things to increase their idol power. The host of "Mezase! Cinderella No.1" is me, Tachibana... Tachibana Arisu... Today's theme is... Must I do it?

(Boo -)

Haa... Today's theme is "Arisu in Wonderland". I, Tachibana, will deliver my märchen talk to you.

(Boo Boo Boo Boo -)

Too stiff? That's who I am. I can't... make it cute.

(Boo -)

Alright... You want me to make the opening more cute, right? Here I go. T, Today's theme is "Arisu in Wonderland". I, Tachibana, will deliver my märchen talk to you~ ...how was it?

(Ding-dong Ding-dong)

It... It was cute? Haa... I don't understand adults. Can't believe they like this... Then I'll introduce myself this time. I'm Tachibana Arisu. I'm 12 years old and in 6th grade in elementary school. My blood type is A and my hobby is reading books. I often read mystery novels. And...

(Boo Boo-)

Eh? ..."Too stiff. Introduce yourself with a märchen image..." Look, I don't think my introduction needs märchen things. ...there is a sample in the script so follow it...? Haa...

(rustling)

Hey... Do I really need to do this?

(Ding-dong Ding-dong)

Okay... Here goes nothing. I'm Arisu. Tachibana Arisu. I'm 12 years old. My favorite food is strawberry shortcake and strawberry parfait. Arisu is so~ nervous, but she'll do her best. Please root for her~

(Ding-dong Ding-dong)

I, I told you. This is not my gimmick... It, It wasn't cute at all! This introduction script is... a lie.

(Boo Boo-)

What? It's not a lie? Well... that's sort of true. I don't hate strawberries and don't feel... I do feel nervous. No, that's not what meant, I was talking about the tone! Anyway, I'll try my best till the end. Then, well... Everyone who is listening to this show, please listen to it to the end.

(Boo Boo-)

Haa... Make it cute... right? Everyone, please listen to it to the end!

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Please Listen to my memory. Märchen memory talk! This is a corner where I happily talk about my märchen-like memory. Well, could you change the title of the corner? It's embarrassing... And, aren't you ashamed to make me do this?

(Ding-dong Ding-dong)

Is that so... Haa... märchen-like memory... I don't have a memory like that.

(Boo Boo-)

Hmm... märchen... let me think... It's like a fairy tale, isn't it? Well... Ah, I have one. When I was young, my parents took me to a musical once. The story was like a dream. The protagonist overcame a difficult situation with power of songs and everyone's cheer. Well... I hardly cry or smile, so there were things that didn't go well. But while I watched the musical, well... for the first time, I was moved to tears. My parents saw me and smiled. Fufu. That's how it started. I started to believe that music has power and I wanted to make music that can touch people's hearts. I will be happy if there is a person who listens to my song and feels something. Ah! W, Wait. It wasn't märchen-like at all. I guess I've failed.

(Diriring~)

Thank god! N, No. I don't like this märchen corner itself! But... well, okay. Let's move on to the next corner. This was märchen memory talk.

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Welcome to the world of fairy tales! Märchen situation! In this corner, I will express myself with a cute voice in a märchen-like situation. Cute...? Haa... Alright. This is the situation.

(sound effect)

"You're pretty princess Arisu from a fairy tale. Invite your listeners to the magic tea time!" ...Haa? There are too many points I want to argue about! What is pretty princess Arisu? What is the magic tea time anyway?

(Boo Boo-)

Stop the nitpicking...? If you don't see any problem, you're the one with problems. But... building a fictional world is also my work, isn't it? Okay, I will.

(Diriring~)

Greetings, dear listeners. We are holding the magic tea time in our fairy tale land. Although it's small, I sincerely wish you will show up. Yours respectfully, p...pretty princess Arisu...

(Boo Boo Boo Boo -)

W, Why? I searched on the internet to see how people write an invitation card, so it must be perfect! ...Be cuter...? Is, Is that the only thing you can say!?

(Ding-dong Ding-dong)

Ugh... Okay. Be cuter... right...? Here it goes. Hey listeners. This is pretty princess Arisu from a fairy tale land. I'd like to have a happy tea time with you, so... if you're free, please come join the party. I, I'll be waiting~ Hnn... I can't do it!

(Diriring~)

Eh? It was cute? I'm not cute, you know! I can't even show a childlike innocence...

(Ding-dong Ding-dong)

What? That's why you liked it? S, Stop it. I don't understand the reason at all. Could you elaborate? ...It shows my character and that's cute? Well, what kind of character is that? Anyway... I'm glad you liked it. Fufu. Ah! B, But that doesn't mean I like märchen!

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This is the ending. How was my... märchen radio? Frankly, I still don't understand it. But if you enjoyed it, I would be happy. Well... I also felt... being cute is not as bad as I thought. Ah, wait! It's slightly... slightly better than bad. Now the last petit corner! "Cast a spell on an ordinary word to make it cute. Cinderella word" and farewell.

(sound effect)

"Tea spoon". I was your host, Tachibana Arisu. Bye bye~

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Haa... Thank you everyone. Wait, producer! What is wrong with you!? I know being cute is important to idols, but you were a little persistent... Yes? You thought making me a bit angry could bring out my pure heart? Ah! Y, You don't need to apologize! I was the one who didn't understand your intention. W, Well... do you know the story, "Through the Looking-Glass"? It's the sequel of " Alice's Adventures in Wonderland". My parents used to tell me the story. In the tale, Alice holds a reverse printed book up to a mirror and goes on an adventure. The truth is sometimes reversed... Producer wanted to bring out my true nature by making me play the role of the opposite of me! That was so clever... ...Eh? What is this? My next schedule... I see. You're showing me my next schedule at this moment... Producer is really great!

(rustling)

Let's see... A new program. Starring Tachibana Arisu and Abe Nana. The title is... Welcome to the märchen world. The mysterious mini concert of cute Arisu and Mimimin Usamin... W, Wait! What is this!? Y, You mean... All I did today was to prepare the concert!?

(Ding-dong Ding-dong)

I should have known! I still can't appreciate you!... Next time... well... please make me want to see you again...

(Ding-dong Ding-dong)

Ehe.