MEIKO's right...

(I want to spread as much hope to as many people as I can...)

(We as a group want to do that for everyone we've met, and everyone we're going to meet in the future...)

So, why did I want to become an idol in the first place? What kind of idol do I want to become? I really need to think about those things...

I... I wanted to become an idol because...

“And so, the Princess was able to use her beautiful smile to spread love and courage to people all over.”

(This book seemed like it was meant for little kids, but it ended up being pretty fun. The Princess was so cheerful and helped solve so many different problems...)

(I should thank the teacher tomorrow for letting me borrow this...)

Haruka, do you have a minute?

Sure, is something the matter?

Actually, here...!

Grandma just sent you a present.

It's your reward for getting 100 on that test you took the other day. You've been wanting this Yudetama pencil case, right?

Oh... Thanks...

Hehe...

If only it were easier to make you smile, Haruka.

No, um...

I'm really happy, but...

No, that's okay! Really!

I know that you couldn't be happier.

I'll make sure to tell Grandma that you love her gift.

Thanks, Mommy...

Oh, also.

Yudetama's going to be doing a show at a mall a little away from us this weekend.

Would you like to go?

You might even get to shake hands!

Really?

Yeah, that'd be nice.

We can also invite your father!

Anyway, I'll let you know when dinner's ready.

Okay, thanks.

(...

I made Mommy frown again.)

(But I really am happy about the pencil case Grandma sent, and how I get to see Yudetama's show...)

(Why can't I just smile like everyone else...?)

“And so, the Princess was able to use her beautiful smile to spread love and courage to people all over.”

Maybe I should practice smiling...

Yudetama was so adorable!

I'm so glad that you two got to shake hands, Haruka!

Yeah, he was really cute, and I had a lot of fun.

But I also feel kind of tired. There were so many people...

Hehe. Very true.

It is already lunch time, so how about we take a break?

In that case, I'll go buy us something. I saw a nice shop just over there.

Thanks, dear!

But it might be hard for you to carry food for all of us. Why don't we go together?

Do you think you can walk, Haruka?

Yeah, I think so.

Wonderful. Then, let's go!

(So many people...

More than before I think...)

Please be careful not to get separated from us, Haruka.

O-Okay...

(I might get lost if I keep getting bumped and pushed around like this...)

(Maybe I should hold her hand just to be safe...)

Mommy, can I hold your...?

Whoa, hello.

Huh...?

Did you mix up me with your mommy? I'm sorry, but she's...

I-I'm so sorry...

Hey, wait...!

(Oh no...

I got separated from Mommy and Daddy.)

(I tried looking for them where we were trying to go, but I couldn't see them because of all these people...)

(What do I do...?)

(What happens if I never get to see them again...?)

(Am I going to be stuck here forever...? All alone?!)

Is something wrong?

Huh...?

(Who is she...?

Her clothes are so cute...)

(She looks like a princess...)

Hm?

I thought you were lost since I found you all alone... But you seem awfully calm. Are you not actually lost?

Oh... U-Um, I...

Oh?

So you are lost?

Lemme ask my manager...

Hey, I think this little girl's lost. Can you let mall security know?

You always manage to find a lost child whenever we put on events in places like this, don't you? I'll let them know right away...

Hehe. Thanks!

E-Excuse me...

Don't worry!

I'm sure you'll be reunited with your mommy and daddy in no time. Until then...

Ah, there you are!

You're going on stage soon! We need you on standby!

What?! Already?!

I was hoping to get a better feel for the place since it's my first time being here.

Stage...?

Yup. The stage...

Right over there in the middle of that big, open area. That's where I'm gonna be.

Up there? Why...?

Well...

I know...

Why don't you come with me? I bet you're gonna be totally blown away!

Huh...?!