Doloris.
Now, it's the night of the awakening.
Shall I wake her up?
If you force her to wake up, you might break her soul.
Onee-sama.
It's all right. The moonlight will wake her up.
The moon swallowed by shadows comes back to life,
and the poor doll once again takes on a temporal life.
Now, let's begin... tonight's masquerade!
What you are about to see is
her story, with a secret.
The interview starts in five minutes.
Oh no, I have to fix my makeup!
Your mask will cover it, though.
I don't want to cut corners because you can't see it!
Umiko, you wouldn't want to see a lazy Nyamuchi, right?
Mutsumi, it's time for the interview.
We'll go first.
Hang on! This makeup, for real!
Our mission is to make our guests dream.
We would be delighted if you also immerse yourself
in the world of Ave Mujica at Budokan next time.
Budokan is amazing!
It hasn't been long since our debut.
Emphasize that it's the fastest ever!
O-Okay. How about you, Mortis-san?
I...
As you can see, Mortis is a little shy.
Mortis, let's end with a gratitude.
Thank you for your time.
Have a good evening.
Send the stills as soon as they're out!
For now, a—
Don't take it off until you are back in the dressing room.
You never know who is watching.
Huh? Am I getting exposed?
Amoris is actually Nyam—
Amoris.
So, do you mean that...
we are going to keep these masks on forever?
It's messing with our faces and numbers.
Uika from sumimi.
Daughter of the great comedian Wakaba and the star actress Minami Mori.
We could simply take the masks off to make the whole world notice us.
Ave Mujica does not undersell.
First, we need to build a track record, then work on our music—
I liked it yesterday
but got bored of it today.
The world is cruel, and they might get bored if you keep messing around.
I am not going to let this band be just a passing fad.
I told you.
Give me the rest of your life.
We will take the mask off at the best stage and at the best moment.
I was touched.
I realized how much you care about Ave Mujica.
That's right.
I am entrusted with your lives.
I can't believe how popular we've become upon debut.
Saki-chan really is amazing!
It's all thanks to you, Uika.
I couldn't have asked for a better frontwoman for Ave Mujica.
What, a band?
Yes. We will be professional as well.
All right. I'm in.
Really? I haven't even—
It's a request from you, Saki-chan.
Was it okay?
You didn't even ask anything.
Yup!
Uika, I'm sure you're going to buy those power stones if you're asked.
That was mean.
Even under the same agency,
it must be tough to work as sumimi simultaneously.
I will not make it a burden for you.
It's not a burden, not at all.
It's actually quite refreshing.
My dream of being with you forever came true.
Uika...
Is it for work?
Yes, Uika. See you later.
This is Togawa.
Here's the paper.
He was passed out drunk in an alley again.
I apologize for the repeated inconvenience.
Father.
You're better off without me.
Stop talking nonsense.
Come on, hold tight! We're going home.
Four more songs before Budokan.
I need to write at least two songs by this weekend to give Uika time to write lyrics.
You're really good!
I practiced it a lot because it's your favorite song!
I'll invite Mutsumi next time—
What is it?
Nothing!
It's a secret until your birthday!
Mizuho, Sakiko. I'm home!
Father!
Welcome home!
How was work?
Father yelled at me again today.
He said he can't leave his precious daughter with me, let alone the company.
He is strict with you because he wants to bring you up.
Don't worry. Your integrity is a virtue.
Mizuho-chan was way too young...
She had held long enough...
Mother...
Sakiko.
I'll do my best.
Alright! It's the music festival in the afternoon.
Let's go to the auditorium.
Saki.
Let's go.
Okay.
Thank you! We are Morfonica!
Morfonica?
They are seniors who formed a band for the first time in Tsukinomori.
Band...
Mutsumi! We should start a band too!
A band!
Soyo Nagasaki-san.
I'm glad she's a pleasant person.
And then—
No, don't!
I'm sorry for pushing you, but you mustn't die!
Starting now, we are a band.
We'll play music together and our destinies will become one!
This is the first time I've written lyrics.
What were you writing up to now?
I understand.
This is...
Haruhikage.
This is our song, isn't it?
Father?
Doesn't know anything!
I'm blocking them.
Taki-chan, it's better to mute than to block.
But pretty much everyone else is complimenting you!
Saki-chan?
Grandfather!
Where is my father? You know it, right?
That one is no longer with Togawa.
He took responsibility for the fraud and quit.
Fraud?
It's a loss of 16.8 billion yen.
No way...!
It was bad luck.
Luck?
Forget your father and become my daughter.
You're Mizuho's momento.
I don't want you to have a hard time.
Sakiko!
How is a sheltered person like you going to survive?
My mother's doll...
I need to take this.
Goodbye.
Is it... here?
Father?
Father!
Wake up, father!
Junior high?
Yes.
We can't hire junior high school students.
No one would hire you, right?
Yes.
I only deliver newspapers.
What about your parents?
That's...
We can't have someone with problems.
It's only a drop in the bucket.
Then...
Are you really going to quit?
Mutsumi, did you know?
The tuition at Tsukinomori is very expensive.
What about CRYCHIC?
I'll find time for it somehow.
Don't tell anyone yet.
I can still make it in time!
Soyo!
Yes.
Why do you need alcohol...?
Sakiko.
I'll do my best.
Father...!
I am quitting CRYCHIC.
Our last live show was fun, wasn't it?
You said you wanted to do it again, didn't you?
Tomori was waiting for you!
Are you really quitting?
Are you collecting sticky notes?
I can list the words with these.
I have a few at home that I don't use. Do you want them?
I got my tickets! It's a miracle!
What is it?
Tickets for Ave Mujica Budokan Masquerade!
It seemed impossible to get a ticket because they're too popular.
Wow, good for you.
I'm sure Amoris is Nyamuchi.
Do you mean the Nyamuchi I know?
It's Nyamuchi's voice, and she also hinted about it in her recent video.
Did she?
You know it when you see it.
Hey Tomorin, let's go together!
I have two tickets for Ave Mujica Masquerade!
Tomori-chan, aren't you afraid of crowded places?
Someday, MyGO!!!!! might perform in a bigger place!
It's better to get used to it now.
You're in my way.
You are talking too loud.
Are you going, Rikki?
T-Thanks.
I'm not interested.
But it's Ave Mujica.
So?
They are the hottest band right now.
See?
If she still smells of humanity, there will be no one to receive her.
Oh dear, but that puts us in a bind!
A play?
They perform a skit between live shows.
It's a world like this.
This is not a band.
It is a band.
What should I do with one?
What is it?
I'm heading out.
Father?
You're going to Budokan.
Yes, I see that you knew.
You're amazing, Sakiko.
You're moving forward on your own.
Father?
I can't hang on anymore.
My mother will be sad if she sees you now.
She told you. Your virtue is—
Shut up!
Leave...
Leave me alone already.
When I see that you are such a fine daughter...
I feel miserable.
I beg you...
Just get out of my sight...!
Saki.
Let's get going!
What a rotten father...!
Does he understand how I've been feeling?
Saki.
I will never go back there.
I can't go back.
Saki.
Are you okay with Budokan?
Of course, it's going to be okay.
What do you think I've worked so hard for?
Cut off the unfulfilled memories and forget all about it.
All I have left is...
Ave Mujica only.
Amoris, wear your mask.
Okay.
Doloris.
I do not fear sorrow.
Take a good look at this perfect smile.
If you don't want to smile, you can cry.
I can make any face I want.
What a boring script.
I'm heading out.
Amoris.
I do not fear love.
Oblivionis.
I do not fear forgetting.
Now, it's time for our guests to come in.
Who's coming?
Doloris, look ahead.
Friends.
Mortis, your hair is a mess.
They are the new owners.
Timoris, keep your shoulders up.
Today is the day they will find me.
Amoris.
You need a perfect grooming and a perfect smile.
You must show the best of yourself to the guests.
Okay.
Thank you for your patience.
Welcome to Ave Mujica's masquerade.
We have prepared beautiful dolls for our guests this evening!
Timoris the Intelligent.
Amoris the Merciful.
Doloris the Kindhearted.
Mortis the Obedient.
And I am...
Oblivionis the Noble.
Take a good look at this perfect smile.
Perfect?
No one wants to see such a forced smile!
You need a sincere smile.
Like this!
Nyamuchi!
How?
I told you! She is Nyamuchi.
What have you done...
I can't hear you.
Hey, Mortis.
What does your real face look like?
No way!
She's the daughter of Wakaba and Minami Mori!
What a crumpled face!
What is your plan?
What's your face?
Umiri from Disruption?
What a beautiful face. That's boring.
You've actually done it.
Saki-chan.
I can't stop this. I have to step back—
Oblivionis, look ahead.
Look, your hair is a mess.
You need to keep your shoulders up, right?
You need a perfect grooming and a perfect smile.
You must show the best of yourself to the guests.
Right?
What?
Soyorin.
What a nice face.
How about you?
It's Uika-chan!
How?
What about sumimi?
Ave Mujica is insane!
Her secret is revealed under the moon,
and the dolls regain their human form.
Is that a bliss or a doom?
The wheel of fate
will never stop.