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StorytellerA shattered mask cannot be restored... That is the beginning of the end—

StorytellerFinally the wheel of fate is set in motion. Behold the circus of ruin and love and hate.

After the Performance

SakikoWhat on earth do you mean? Why would you do something that thoughtless?

NyamuHuh~? But didn't it go super well? Look, the notifications are non-stop.

SakikoWhat?

Mutsumi...

NyamuTaking off the masks on the best stage, at the best moment. Was there any better time than today to do it?

SakikoI get what you're trying to say. But that only works if the band is solid to begin with—

NyamuHey~ You would agree with me, wouldn't you, Umiko? Wait, are you leaving now?

UmiriDISRUPTION's live is in just a few days. Well, I'll take my leave first.

NyamuHey? What about the afterparty?

SakikoYūtenji-san, I haven’t finished speaking yet.

Nyamu*Sigh*... We're the fastest to make it to the Budokan after debut, you know? What is there to object to?

SakikoIt's the speed I'm opposing. Doesn't that make wearing masks meaningless? It might even affect sumimi's activities...

NyamuAhhh, Sorry, Uiko~

UikaIt's nothing...

NyamuHey, look! We're trending everywhere!

Nyamu"Nyamuchi" is in there too! Super cool~ This momentum is unstoppable~

Mutsumi...

The Next Day

Haneoka Girls' Academy - Entrance

Sakiko(? There's a sticky note attached. What's this...?)

Sakiko...!

Sakiko(What are you trying to do... Tomori.)

Haneoka Girls' Academy - Classroom 1-B

Student ADid you hear about it!? Ave Mujica!

Student BIt really shocked me! I didn't expect Oblivionis to actually be...!

Sakiko...

Students!

Student AUm, Togawa-san... do you have a moment? It's about Ave Mujica...

Sakiko(I knew this would come...)

Haneoka Girls' Academy - Corridor

AnonGood morning~ Tomorin!

TomoriGood morning...

TomoriDid you and Soyo-chan go together...? To the concert.

AnonAh... Yesterday's Mujica live? I went~ It was pretty impressive, I'd say?

Tomori?

AnonIt's kind of noisy. What happened?

Student CAh! Anon-chan, Tomori-chan! Have you heard? I heard that Oblivionis from Ave Mujica is Togawa-san from Class B!

Anon!

TomoriSaki-chan...?

Student CIt's Mujica, that band called Ave Mujica! All of them took off masks at the Budokan live~!

Student DOblivionis is the keyboardist! Do you think we can talk to Togawa-san too?

Student CLet's try!

Tomori...

AnonSorry I didn't tell you! Yesterday I asked Rikki about it, and she told me not to say anything...

TomoriSaki-chan... in a band...

Hanasakigawa Girls' Academy - Classroom 1-B

Student EThat Uika-chan from sumimi is Doloris. You are so incredible!

UikaSorry I didn't tell you all. I had to keep it confidential.

Student FAh~ I see. But seriously, our class is way too crazy! Timoris is in this class too!

Taki...

Student EYahata-san isn't here~ I wanted to talk to Timoris~

StudentsSame here~

Hanasakigawa Girls' Academy - Courtyard

TakiYour bag.

UmiriOops. I didn't expect you to throw it over. Well, it's not that important anyway.

TakiTimoris this, Timoris that—it's so annoying.

UmiriYou're the only one who found me.

TakiHuh? You left Misumi-san alone there and said that?

UmiriIt's best to leave such things to the experts.

TakiWhy are you and Sakiko in the same band?

UmiriYou knew Togawa-san?

Tsukinomori Girls' Academy - Vegetable Garden

Mutsumi...

Mutsumi(The cucumbers... are ruined.)

SoyoWhat even is in your mind?

MutsumiSoyo.

SoyoWhy are you in a band? After rejecting to be in one with me...

Mutsumi...

RiNG Cafeteria

TomoriSaki-chan...

TakiDidn't I say not to tell Tomori?

AnonThe whole school is talking about it. How could she not know?

TomoriMutsumi-chan...

AnonYes, yes! Mutsumi-chan!

AnonI didn't recognize her at all! Mutsumi-chan shows up on TV from time to time, right?

AnonHer mom is the actress Minami Mori, and her dad is the comedian Wakaba, right?

Tomori...

AnonYou could've just told us...

TakiThere was no need to say it. Also, Mutsumi hates it... when people recognize her as a celebrity's child and make a fuss about it.

TakiBut Sakiko...

SoyoShe said it was all Saki-chan's doing.

TakiWhat do you mean by "all"?

SoyoThe band was created by Saki-chan. The play and the songs too...

TomoriUh...

TakiSeriously? Unbelievable...

TomoriSaki-chan... back when she was in CRYCHIC, she was so warm, so bright. She even said my lyrics were cries from the heart, that they were our songs...

TomoriBut this song...

TomoriIt's a cry from a Saki-chan I don't know...

Win-Wing-Production - Meeting Room

NyamuHmm~~

Account AAh! Ave Mujica! Uika-chan~♡

Account BI always thought Timoris' bass tech wasn't ordinary, but Umiri from DISRUPTION makes perfect sense.

Account CWakaba's daughter is so cute! She's like a doll~

NyamuWhy~~!? Why is "Nyamu" not a hot topic at all?

UmiriYou hinted at it so much in the video. To a point there's no surprise left anymore.

NyamuBy the way, Umiko, aren't you just a normal person? How come you are in the spotlight? If it were famous people like Uiko or Muuko, I'd get it, though...

Mutsumi......

UmiriYou know I have a pretty face, too.

NyamuThat's true~ But I really didn't expect Sakiko to be famous as well~

Nyamu"Ave Mujica's mastermind, Oblivionis, is the daughter of the Togawa Group's founding family!?" It's all over the news~

Sakiko...

NyamuIf you're a rich girl, wear better clothes! People will look down on you otherwise~

NyamuWhen we first met, you wore something completely inappropriate for the occasion at the hotel. Made me doubt you.

SakikoLet's move on to the main topic.

UmiriI updated the schedule for the nationwide tour. Please check it.

NyamuOkay~

UmiriOn the final day of the tour, we'll debut a new song.

UikaUmiri-chan's schedule is so clear and helpful.

UmiriYou flatter me.

NyamuWow! During the tour, we'll be on TV and in magazines. So busy! Looks like removing the masks was the right decision~

SakikoEither way, this won't last forever.

Mutsumi......

NyamuBy the way, Muuko seems to have the most work to do~

UmiriMisumi-san is busy with sumimi stuff. So Wakaba-san will take on Misumi-san's parts.

SakikoIt was specified by the client.

NyamuHmm~ But being Minami Mori's daughter plays a big part~

Mutsumi...!

Minami-chan

NyamuSeriously!? Is Minami that Minami Mori!?

Wakaba's Home - Living Room

NyamuWow~~! Sooo amazing! The food is way too luxurious~~!

MinamiEveryone, help yourselves and eat plenty.

SakikoThank you. I am grateful for your hospitality today.

MinamiSaki-chan! It's been a while. How have you been?

NyamuEh? Does Minami-san know Sakiko?

MinamiMutsumi-chan and Saki-chan have been together since kindergarten.

NyamuOh... childhood friends?

Uika...

MutsumiMinami-chan, why...

MinamiEh~ Didn't you talk about me?

NyamuBy the way, you're called Minami-chan? That's so cute~! Can Nyamu call you "Minami-chan" too?

MinamiOf course, you can~

NyamuAnd, I'd like to try different things, like appearing on TV shows and stuff.

MinamiThen I'll talk to a producer I know next time.

NyamuThank you so much!

SakikoYūtenji-san, you're so shameless.

NyamuIt's not like I can have this opportunity every day! Minami-chan, I heard you have a studio at home. Is that true~?

Mutsumi...!

MinamiYes, because Ta-kun said he wanted one.

NyamuTa-kun? Ah! You mean Wakaba-san.

MinamiOh, right! Want to watch a movie together?

Mutsumi...

Minami in the Movie"Why now!? After all this time, you just show up like nothing happened!"

Minami in the Movie"Get out! I don't want to see you! Get out! You're a traitor...! You, and you too!"

MinamiI don't want to brag about it, but this is too good for you not to cry.

NyamuI'm crying~

UmiriIt's amazing.

MinamiI'm so happy you get it! Come watch it anytime you want!

MinamiWhy don't you and your band practice here?

MutsumiAh...

NyamuReally!?

MinamiIt's a room built for fun, but it doesn't get used much.

NyamuI'm so happy~! Now we can practice anytime!

Mutsumi(But I had been using it all along...)

Talk Show Studio

HostNext up are the members of Ave Mujica! I heard this is your first time on a live TV show?

NyamuYes, I'm so nervous~

Mutsumi...

HostYou're super popular now. Mutsumi-chan, did Minami-san say anything?

MutsumiAh...

HostMutsumi-chan?

SakikoShe's Mortis. Who is this Minami-san you're talking about?

HostAh... Then, Mortis-san, have your parents said anything about your popularity?

SakikoWe dolls don't have parents.

NyamuSo cold and distant~

HostThen, what does Mortis-san think? Right now, Ave Mujica is such a hot topic!

MutsumiHaa... Haa... Haa...

MutsumiIt won't last long.

Uika、Umiri、Nyamu、Sakiko!!

MutsumiAh...

Sakiko...!

MutsumiAh...

The Next Day

Win-Wing-Production - Meeting Room

NyamuThis one, this one, and this article too! All with headlines saying "Ave Mujica breaking up!?"

NyamuWhat are you going to do about this!?

Mutsumi...

NyamuSaying "It won't last long?" We're just getting started!

MutsumiI...

NyamuThis is the most important time for me to make my name known! You probably wouldn't understand, Muuko...

NyamuThe video comments are all about us breaking up.

Sakiko...

UikaIt's not like that Mutsumi-chan had bad intentions.

NyamuSpeaking of which, haven't you been on TV since you were a kid? Shouldn't you be used to interviews by now? Then why?

MutsumiI just... when I talk...

NyamuSakiko! Are you gonna keep being silent? Or are you forgiving her just because you're childhood friends?

Sakiko...!

SakikoIt's my fault for not managing things properly. Mutsumi, from now on, you need to stay professional when speaking.

MutsumiSorry...

UmiriWakaba-san, you need to head to your next work location.

Mutsumi...

UmiriWakaba-san...?

MutsumiYes...

Nyamu...

Photography Studio

Mutsumi...

Female PhotographerNot bad. Let's switch to another pose, shall we?

Mutsumi...

Female PhotographerAlright, let's take another one, here we go~

Reporter AIs this news about their disbandment? One topic after another~!

Reporter BBut your mom is a famous actress, going down this path isn't bad either.

Mutsumi...

Reporter CI'd love to see you and Minami-san act together someday~! What do you talk about at home?

Reporter ADid your parents influence you to start playing guitar? Wakaba-san knows a lot of musicians, right?

MutsumiHaa... Haa...

Reporter ADon't be so nervous, it's okay~! I'm really looking forward to Mutsumi-chan's future~!

Reporter A & B & CAhaha... ahaha...

MutsumiI...

Mutsumi...

Female PhotographerAh, that's it, that's it! Yes, wonderful! Just like a doll!

Mutsumi...

Win-Wing-Production - Open Space

ManaWe had so many interviews today~

UikaSorry that sumimi got dragged into all the gossip too.

ManaIt's okay! They keep saying we'll disband or that we don't get along. I almost feel like shouting, "sumimi will never break up!"

UikaYeah...

ManaHere you go! Half a donut for our hard-working Ui-chan! sumimi is two-in-one!

UikaYeah, thanks.

UikaYou've worked hard...

Uika...? Is someone there?

Sakiko...

Uika...! Saki-chan, you've been sleeping here...?

SakikoUika...

UikaWhy...

Sakiko...

SakikoAve Mujica will face the future during this tour... We must dispel rumors of disbandment and regain trust.

SakikoThe new songs and scripts need to be revised to reflect the removal of masks as soon as possible. I don't want to waste time going home.

UikaSo you're sleeping at the office? Will you do this until the tour starts?

UikaCan you really work well like this?

Sakiko...

UikaIf your house is far away, why don't you come to stay with me? My place is close, as long as your family doesn't worry.

SakikoThey won't worry...

UikaSaki-chan...

UikaYou should come to my house. There's no need to say no. Alright?

Sakiko...

Uika's Mansion - Attic

UikaIf you need anything, let me know. Toothbrushes, snacks, whatever...

SakikoYeah, thanks, Uika.

UikaAre you sure... to sleep in the attic? Isn't it cramped?

SakikoIt's enough. I don't have that much luggage.

UikaWow... this doll is so cute.

SakikoIt belonged to my mother.

UikaEh...?

SakikoShe passed away due to illness.

Uika...!

SakikoUika, you have met my mother, right?

UikaYeah... Yes.

SakikoMake me forget everything...

UikaI see.

UikaThat's why you're "Oblivionis"... why you're "Forgetfulness."

Sakiko...

UikaYou can stay here as long as you want. I'll always stay by your side...

Sakiko...

UikaMutsumi-chan hasn't arrived yet.

UmiriIt seems her previous work ran overtime.

NyamuBy the way, what's up with today's script? Is it targeting me?

SakikoIt's just part of the plot. The dolls who lost their masks... will face a harsh reality.

MutsumiHaa... Haa...

NyamuAh, Muuko's here... Wait, her sweat is crazy.

Mutsumi...

StaffCan you bring Mutsumi-chan's costume? I can't completely fix the makeup, so I'll just hide the dark circles.

SakikoWe're out of time. Let's start. Mutsumi, just listen from there.

Mutsumi...

SakikoTonight is our first masquerade ball as the ones who lost their masks. It's also the first day of the nationwide tour.

Nyamu、Uika、Umiri...

SakikoWhether we can immerse the audience in Ave Mujica's world today... will determine the true worth of our band!

SakikoFailure is not an option.

MutsumiHaa... Haa...