CHAPTER - 3
Aqua
Talking about your dream is fine...
Aqua
But the high school entrance exams are coming up.
Amie/Ametrine
*Eating peacefully*
Amie/Ametrine
Nii-San, why don't you let Nee-San to be an Idol?
Ruby
See, even Amie understands me!
Ruby
You just don't get it, Onii-chan.
Ruby
I'm going to be an Idol.
Ruby
High schools with drama departments focus on the interview.
Ruby
Academics are just for reference.
Ruby
If I become an Idol I won't need to study for entrance exams. It's two birds with one stone!
Amie/Ametrine
Nii-San, I also want to become an Idol then!
Aqua
Ruby, you're being a bad influence on Amie. Don't gamble your life on this trivia.
Aqua
And, Amie. Focus on studying... Don't get tangled with the entertainment industry.
Amie/Ametrine
... Okay, Nii-San.
Aqua
I don't mind if you dream about Idols.
Aqua
But don't dream of becoming an Idol.
Aqua
They essentially have a tiny salary.
Aqua
And by 30 they have to stop.
Aqua
Your daily life is constantly scrutinized by fans.
Aqua
The number of people who stay in the industry after graduation is low.
Aqua
In the end most people move on to another kind of job.
Aqua
There aren't many jobs where the cost and return are so mismatched.
Ruby
Life is about doing what you want to do!
Ruby
If you just keep talking cost this return this, you won't accomplish anything!
Ruby
Life can end before you get a chance to accomplish anything, it happens.
Ruby
I don't want to be like that. Amie, you won't be like that too!
Aqua
Do whatever you want.
Aqua
I'm headed to the director's place.
Amie/Ametrine
Why is Nii-San like that?
Ruby
Ah, that... Onii-chan changed after Mom died.
Ruby
It's not only Onii-chan who changed.
Ruby
The former president of Strawberry Productions,
Ruby
After that incident, we couldn't get in contact with him.
Ruby
Saito Miyako-san took over the company.
Ruby
B-Komachi lost their star and disbanded 2 years later. B-Komachi was Mama's group.
Ruby
The current Strawberry Productions doesn't have an Idol department.
Ruby
The company spread their influence managing internet talent, and now that's their main focus.
Ruby
You remember Ichigo-san when you were a little kid?
Ruby
That's him, whom we lost contact with...
Ruby
Ah, speaking of that... Onii-chan became the director's pupil.
Ruby
It looks like he's always doing something, but he won't tell me what it is.
Ruby
Maybe, you should ask him, Amie... He might tell you.
Amie/Ametrine
Umm... I'm not very sure about that, Nee-San.
Amie/Ametrine
Nii-San would rather hold me hostage and force me to study. You know he's been doing that since Elementary school.
Ruby
I didn't make it... *Sobs*
Amie/Ametrine
Nee-San, it's okay...
Amie/Ametrine
*Phone rings*
Amie/Ametrine
Nee-San, let me get you an ice cream... That'll make you feel better.
Amie/Ametrine
*Picks up the phone*
Amie/Ametrine
*On the call* Hello...?
???
*On the call* Hello, is this Ametrine Hoshino?
Amie/Ametrine
*On the call* Y-Yes, that's me.
Rina
*On the call* Congratulations, Ametrine Hoshino! This is Rina Nakahara from the Kamiki Production.
Rina
*On the call* We've reviewed your application and audition materials, and we're pleased to inform you that you've passed the audition!
Rina
*On the call* We'd like to invite you to our agency for a follow-up meeting to discuss the details of your contract and training. Would you be available to come in tomorrow at 2 PM?
Amie/Ametrine
*On the call* Y-yes, tomorrow at 2 PM sounds great. Thank you so much for the opportunity!
Amie/Ametrine
(I'm sorry, Nii-San... But, I am joining the entertainment industry.)
Rina
*On the call* You're welcome! We're looking forward to meeting you in person tomorrow. Please come prepared with any questions you may have, and we'll take care of the rest.
Amie/Ametrine
*On the call* Got it, thank you again!
Rina
*On the call* See you tomorrow, Ametrine Hoshino!
Amie/Ametrine
(The majority of people like dumb but cute people.)
Amie/Ametrine
(The more faker... The more popular...)
Amie/Ametrine
(Pa... I know you.)
Amie/Ametrine
(I won't let you go away... You killed Ma... I'll repay you for that. Karma...)
Amie/Ametrine
(I've been collecting all the evidence of your deeds... I'll expose them soon at the right moment.)
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