The Idolmaster Cinderella Girls Rockin' Girl Hamatyon Original Creator: Bandai Namco Games Serialized in Big Gangan, Vol. 11 2012 - Vol. 2 2013, Vol. 5 2013 [Front Cover] Rookie: I think we should start with introductions! Riina: Okay! The name's Tada! Riina Tada! I'm hoping to rock my debut as a rock star idol! Kanako: They call me Kanako Mimura, and I say it don't take an idiot to know this age is made of rock n' roll! *ba-bum!* Riina: Huhn? Rika: And I'm Rika Jougasaki! Good ta know ya! *ping!* Riina: What's going on? Kanako: And when you talk rock, you talk British rock! Rika: Oh yeah! I love the sort of stuff R--orlight and Babys--mbles do! Tra--s's first hit, U16 G-rls was great stuff, too! Kinda like what Oa--s did, ya know? Riina: ------ ------ Whaaa!? *fa-whum* [Inside Cover] Kanako Mimura A gentle lady who loves both eating and making sweets. Rika Jougasaki A bright and energetic middle school idol. Very true to herself, and a hard worker, despite what she seems. Riina Tada The girl who wanted to be a rock star of an idol. [Contents] 01. 1ST PRODUCE 003 02. 2ND PRODUCE 041 03. 3RD PRODUCE 073 04. 4TH PRODUCE 099 05. 5TH PRODUCE 121 [01. 1ST PRODUCE] Label: Office Rookie: We use this place as a waiting room. Riina: Y... Yes ma'am! Crowd: *roar* Riina: I've always dreamed of being a rock n' roll idol. But today, I think I'm about to become one myself. *sshing* I wonder if I'll go live on stage anytime soon... Rookie: And these two people are your unit members, starting today! Chapter 1: 1ST PRODUCE Kanako: How about these? Rika: *gulp* Yum! Scrumptious, just like the last ones! Kanako: You really think!? Thank you so much! I tried making them different this time! Rika: I don't care what sort of sweets you make, they're all good to me! Riina: ... Uhm, what? Train: *ka-clung* *ka-clung* Riina: My name's Riina Tada. Seventeen years old. Second year in high school. Just a regular student, with regular thoughts of idolizing rock stars. But that was then. Now, an idol production's letting me take lessons with them as an idol myself! And today's the day I take my first. Heh, heh... gonna be busy from now on, I'm sure. Watch out world, Elvis has entered the building! Whoo! ... Or not. You see, I was just thinking all that... ... but this is all wrong! Kanako: Are... are you our new member? Rika: I bet you are, I bet you are! Riina: Look at these guys! They aren't rockers at all! Rookie: Okay, calm down, everybody! You all just met, right? So, how about we start off with some introductions? Riina, how about you go first? Riina: Uh, sure thing. Okay, you know what? I shouldn't judge these guys by their cover... Ahem! The name's Tada! Riina Tada! I'm hoping to rock my debut as a rock star idol! Glad to be with you two! Rika: Rock star? Kanako: Uh... okay. Happy you're with us too... Riina: Huh?!? Uh, thanks... Rookie: Okay then. Kanako! Your turn. Kanako: Yes, ma'am! I'm Kanako Mimura! I'm seventeen years old, and I like making snacks! Especially candy! Pleased to meet you! Riina: Ah, same here. Same age as me, but rock and roll? Doesn't look like she'd get it. Rika: Alrighty then! Now it's my turn! My name's Rika Jougasaki! First year in middle school, twelve years old! Let's get along together, Riina! Riina: You're a first-year in middle school?!? (What?) Rika: Yup. Riina: A middle schooler. At that age... I bet she hasn't even heard rock once in her life. But at least I know for sure now! This unit... Kanako: *blush* Rika: *sparkle* Riina: ... isn't going to make me the idol I wanna be! Uhm, excuse me! I thought I was going to do rock and roll here! That's why I joined this production! Rookie: Rock? Oh, you're talking about what we have planned for you. Riina: Yeah! It doesn't look like pairing me up with these two will let me rock out to anything... Rookie: Oh don't worry! We've already decided what your unit will be doing! Riina: Wait, you have? Rookie: Riina, you'll be with this three-member unit and you'll be performing as pop artists! Riina: P... Pop? Say what?!? I'm gonna be a pop idol?!? Rookie: Uh, yeah. I mean, you're all really cute... ... Something wrong, Riina? Riina: N... no... What... the... heck?!? Now that I'm in a production... ... I can't even decide what I'm going to be doing? And of all things, pop?!? (Hahaha) (Hahaha) I gotta sing pop?!? Rookie: Uhh... Riina: Gaaaaaahh... Rookie: Well, you've all just introduced yourselves. How about we go to the studio for some lessons? Riina: Lessons? Rookie: Yeah! It's your first time though, so we'll just have you watch for now. You can jump in tomorrow. Rika: You heard the girl! Let's move, Riina! *whap* Riina: Ah! H... hey! Rika: *tap* *tap* Over here, over here! Come on, slowpokes! Riina: Pop... Why did it have to be pop? I better talk with someone quick. Maybe I can change gears... Mary: Hey, Rika! What's the rush? Rika: Ah! Mary! Mary: Long time no see, Rika! Rika: Well, here's someone I don't see too often. You out of stuff for today? Mary: Yep. I got done faster than I thought. Riina: Whoa... a foreigner? Mary: You got lessons or something? Rika: Yup! It's that time again! Mary: ... ...? Hey Rika? Who's that? Riina: Aagh? Who me?!? Rika: You are speaking to the one and only Riina Tada! Riina: ! Rika: She's joining our idol unit as of today! Riina: Uhm... pleased to meet you. *bow* Mary: *smile* Pleased to meet you! I'm Mary! Riina: Mary. Geez, she's cute. But what was that about not seeing her that often? Rika: Heh, heh... Lemme tell ya, Riina? Mary's the best there's ever been. Riina: ? The best? How so? Rika: Well, she's only eleven years old, but she's been in dramas and's got gravure albums... She's everywhere you look! Pretty strange from this production even, that we got a top idol right within our walls! Riina: What the... whoa! And you're only eleven?!? Mary: Oh, it's nothing special! I'm only going to get better, you know! Riina: Sweet baby Hendrix, eleven years old and she's already making a living! I guess no one cares she's a kid, if she's that popular. ... And in my corner... Rika: ? Kanako: ? Riina: I got these two... Mary: See you later Rika! Rika: Laters! Rookie: We'd better get moving too. Riina: Oh, um... okay. Rookie: Alright... today's lesson we got the usual. A little bit of dance, a little bit of vocal. Okay? Riina, we'll have you participating starting tomorrow. Riina: Uh, yeah! Sure! Rookie: Just watch closely for today. You'll get a feel for how things go. Riina: Got it... Sigh... Can't even get a word in right now... Rookie: Okay everyone! Let's get started! Kanako/Rika: Yes ma'am! Riina: What the? Is it just me, or do they seem a little different? Whoa... It's not just me. It's like I'm looking at two different people. They're completely... One hundred percent serious about what they're doing. Rookie: We'll leave off here for today. Kanako/Rika: Yes, ma'am! Thank you very much! Rika: Oh. My... GAAAAAAAWWD I'm so tired! Kanako: Ah ha ha... I'm tired too. Riina: *plonk* Rika: !! Aaaieaaaagghh!! Riina: Heh, heh... Rika: Geez, what was that for?!? Riina: Sorry, sorry... I went and bought some juice. You up for any? Jougasaki, here's one for you. And this one's yours, Mimura. Rika: Danke, danke! Kanako: Ah, thank you very much! Riina: Heya... Rika: Huh? Riina: Jougasaki, Mimura... What made you wanna become idols? Rika: Uh, why do you ask? Kanako: Why did I want to be an idol? Riina: I, uhm... just, you know... I'm curious is all. Nothing much. ...... It's just Both of you were... pretty serious up there. It was uh... pretty cool. Both of you were, I mean. Gah, Riina, what are you saying in front of these two?!? *blush* Yeah, why don't we embarrass ourselves right in front of them? Good idea! Kanako: Why I wanted to be... Oh yeah! If I became an idol people would reward me with all kinds of candies I've never seen before! Riina: ... Huh? What sort of reason is that?!? Candy?!? That's why you're working so hard?!? What sort of person breaks their back to satisfy their sweet tooth... Kanako: Also... people smile so freely when they snack on something tasty, right? I just thought if someone out there could smile like that, hearing me sing and dance... Riina: ... Okay, now there's a reason I can be satisfied with. Pretty impressive. Rika: Oh, lookit who's a good hard worker, Kanako~~! Kanako: What?!? You've got your own reasons too, right Rika?!? Riina: Oh yeah. What's your story, Jougasaki? Rika: Mine? The person responsible for my idolhood is my sister! Riina: Your sister? Rika: Yup! My sister's an idol too! She's the bestest big sister in the world! She's gentle, caring, can do anything... She's a really busy, really popular, really awesome idol! I wanna be just like her! She and Mary are really pushing themselves hard (Hee hee!) so whenever I come here for lessons, I wanna do the same! Riina: Jougasaki... I guess in the end, age means squat if you're gonna be an idol. Both these two have some pretty good reasons for what they're doing. That's why they're so devoted. And look at me... I just up and decided I couldn't be who I wanted with these two... Geez, I really did embarrass myself in front of them! (Graaaaaah!) Kanako/Rika: ? Riina: (Ah...) But think about it! I'm going to be singing pop! The embarrassment isn't going to stop at all! I'm turning red just imagining it! Aaaaaagghh...! *blush* Rookie: Good work everyone! Riina: ! Yeah, thanks a ton. Rookie: Looks like you three've broke the ice with each other. You got some time? There's something I want to show you all! Riina: ? Rika: Wow! Cuuu-uuuuuuute! You made this outfit for little old me?!? Rika approves! Kanako: These... are just gorgeous! Rookie: Wow, Rika and Kanako, you look amazing! They're not completely finished yet but I'm really glad you like them! Rika: Like them? I love them! Kanako: Thank you very much, ma'am! Rookie: Oh, but we have one more... Rika: (Well, hey!) Kanako: (Oh my!) Riina, you're adorable! Riina: Adorable? ... Not weird? They don't look strange on me? Rika: Strange?!? What gave you that impression? Lemme reiterate: You. Are. Adorable! Riina: Uh, thanks... I guess. Rookie: Keep in mind guys, I'm not allowed to bring these out. So let's just keep this our little secret! *shhh!* Rika: (Ahahah) Like a thief in the night, Trainer! Rookie: I... was just thinking everyone would be happy to see them. Really! Kanako: Ahahaha! Riina: ... Well, looks like I'm set. Rika: ? What's up, Riina? Spacing out? Riina: Nah... ... Rika Kanako! I know said it before... But I'm really glad I'm with you! Kanako/Rika: ** smile Kanako: The pleasure is all ours. We're very happy you're with us too Riina! Riina: Alright. I guess we're a trio now. *thumf* Here's to idolhood! Riina/Kanako/Rika: Yeah! Riina: Something tells me I'm gonna be a super idol here! Label: Afterwards... Rookie: I'm sorry! I'm sorry! Label: The Production Chief found out about the clothing, and scolded the Rookie Trainer fiercely. [Intermission] THE IDOLM@STER CINDERELLA GIRLS ROCKIN' GIRL CHARACTER FILE 01 Riina Profile: Girl who wants to be a rock idol. Age: 17 Height: 152cm / Weight: 41Kg B-W-H: 80-55-81 Birthday: 30 June / Zodiac: Cancer, the Crab Blood Type: A / Handedness: Right Origin: Tokyo Hobbies: Music appreciation Riina Quote: "Oh, sorry there. I was busy listening to my music. Hmm... self-introductions? Uh-huh... I wanna be a rock idol, and I'll do anything to become one! That sound good?" THE IDOLM@STER CINDERELLA GIRLS ROCKIN' GIRL CHARACTER FILE 02 Rika Profile: Looks like a regular trendy gal, but has a bright and pure personality. Likes rhinoceros beetles. Age: 12 Height: 149cm / Weight: 36Kg B-W-H: 72-54-75 Birthday: 30 July / Zodiac: Leo, the Lion Blood Type: B / Handedness: Left Origin: Saitama Hobbies: Collecting stickers Rika Quote: "Yoo-hoo! Rika Jougasaki here! My sister decided to become an idol, so I decided to become one too! I'm certain I can be a popular idol myself. Heh heh... so, pleased to meet'cha!" THE IDOLM@STER CINDERELLA GIRLS ROCKIN' GIRL CHARACTER FILE 03 Kanako Profile: A gentle idol who loves making, and eating all kinds of confectionary. Age: 17 Height: 143cm / Weight: 52Kg B-W-H: 90-65-89 Birthday: 6 January / Zodiac: Capricorn, the Goat Blood Type: O / Handedness: Right Origin: Tokyo Hobbies: Making confectionary Kanako Quote: Pleased to meet you. I'm Kanako Mimura. I'm afraid I don't have any talent at all, but can someone like that still become an idol...? I'm having trouble believing it... but for now, I will...! [02. 2ND PRODUCE] Riina: Sigh... I'm bored. Ya know what I just realized, guys? I haven't been doing anything other than lessons since I set foot in here. Kanako: It's not that odd, I don't think... It's only been two weeks since we formed our unit. Riina: Yeah well, don't you think it's about time we got some jobs thrown our way? My name's Riina Tada. Just a second year high schooler, who always dreamed of being a rock star. Last month I got into this production. I've been at this idol thing since then, but... I've been spending my days with lessons, more lessons, and nothing but those lessons... So help me anyone. I kinda wish there were something else I could be doing. Rika: Ah, hahaha! I think Kanako's hit the nail on the head, Riina. Nothing's gonna come around that easy. Riina: Ech... This girl's Rika Jougasaki. She's in my idol unit. She's unbelievably young - twelve years old - but you'd be surprised at how much she's got it together. Kanako: Sure we're only doing lessons now, but I'm sure we'll get something to do soon! So, let's just keep doing what we've been doing, one step at a time! Riina: And this girl's Kanako Mimura. She's the same age as me. Same unit too. By the way, she makes her own sweets, and she's real good at it. ... Whatever ya say. Guess we just keep at it for now... Aaaahh... When I joined up with these two Rika: Butcha know, when life gives you lemons, you need to give it a... Riina: I thought I was headed for stardom for sure. Rika: CLOWN FACE!! *squeeze* Kanako: Ahahahahah! Riina: This... is hopeless. Rookie: *chack* Everyone, you here? So sorry I'm late! Rika: Geez, Trainer. We've been waiting for ages! Rookie: I had to have a few things explained to me... Riina: ? A few things? Like what? Rookie: Heh, heh, heh... I'm glad you asked! We've decided you three need to start introducing yourselves to the world! And how do we do that? By making a PV! Clipboard: Promotional Video Recording Plan Idols: Whoa, what?!? Riina: This... isn't that hopeless after all! Chapter 2: 2ND PRODUCE Rookie: Okay, sooo... We've decided that your idol unit, now that we've got Riina as a third member, is ready to start taking on official work. The first step is to let people to know you're ready. So we'll be shooting a PV. Oh, in case you didn't know, PV stands for Promotion Video. Videos work better than just plain photos, or anything else, when we need to show people off. So, we need to capture what's under the mask, not just what you look like or what you're wearing. That'll make sure you get whatever jobs-- Rika: OH MY GOD We're shooting PVs?!? *ka-bampf* Does that mean we've hit the top already?!? Rookie: Uhm, not exactly... Rika: We did it! Kanako, we did it! Kanako: We... really have! We're making videos! It all seems like a dream...! Riina: Well, I uh... ... always knew this would happen eventually! Kanako: But um... Does anyone know what would be good to record? Riina: What do you mean? Kanako: Well... I thought that usually, promotion videos would have something like a theme song for that unit. But, I don't think we have one yet...? Riina: We... don't, do we? Rika: Hmm... Well, this is supposed to be an introduction vid, you know... Maybe our ages and blood types... Riina: But that's no different than just saying hi, you know? Rika: How about some of our favorite things? Idols: ! Kanako: Our favorite things...? Riina: ... That... Idols: That's it! Kanako: We'll be able to let people know us better through those. Riina: Oh, yeah! And we can tell them all about what we love! Kanako: Rika, good idea! You're so smart! Rika: Eh, heheh... Riina: But geez, what to pick? Rika: Riina, Kanako, what're you thinking? Rookie: Uh... excuse me...? If you could, I'd like you all to-- Rika: YOU KNOW WHAT I'M THINKING? YOU KNOW WHAT I'M THINKING? Rookie: *hiiii?!?* Rika: I'm going with these stickers! *schwaaa!* I'm gonna show everyone my sticker collection! I mean, I can't talk about my sister, as much as I want to. (... or horned beetles) Riina: (Horned beetles?) How about you, Kanako? Kanako: Me? I want to get the sweets I make by hand taken! There's even a few that I just learned how to make! I'd like to get those too! Riina: Oh geez, you two are such girls. (Ah hah hah) Rika: Geh Alright, Miss Full of Herself. Why don't you tell us what you'll do? Riina: Heh, heh, heh... Of course I'm going with the rock and roll I always listen to! *thruumm!* When I'm done, the world's gonna know all about the best songs ever made! Heh, heh... Cool, ain't it? Rika: Sounds more like something a fad-chasing fangirl would do. Riina: *Gah!* What?!? Fad-chaser? Why you gotta make me out to be a fad-chaser?! Kanako: Riina! Please calm down! Riina: You expect me to calm down?!? She called me a fangirl!! Rookie: Someone... anyone... please listen to me... Chief: WHAT THE HELL IS THIS?!? HOW DID YOU -EVER- THINK THAT WAS A GOOD IDEA TO TAPE?!? Idols: ** gloom Rika: We've really done it this time... Kanako: We're in a lot of trouble, aren't we? Riina: They cut us off in the middle of recording, after all... Trainer: I'm sorry! I'm sorry! Idols: And Trainer's still getting ripped to shreds... Kanako: It's all our fault, isn't it? Riina: Yeah. Aaaaaahh... This was supposed to be our big break too... Where'd we screw things up? Idols: Sigh... Master: Ah, haha! Looking a little depressed there, new guys! Thought I'd say hello. Looks like you've done a good job wearing yourselves out. Riina: Uhh... (?) I'm afraid we haven't met? Rika: Oh yeah, you two are still total strangers, aren't you? This is our trainer's oldest sister. Her name's Rei, and she's the best trainer in the agency. Master: Thanks for the introduction. So, y'all were supposed to be recording... ... but it all ended up in failure. Can you guess why? Riina: Why, huh? Kanako: The reason we failed... Rika: I guess nobody wanted to see my stickers. (I thought they were great.) Riina: Maybe I should've put a little more thought into which songs I chose... Kanako: I guess the chief doesn't have any interest in candy? Master: ... No doubt about it, Kei's got her hands full. Okay, well... maybe you all can just hang out with me for a bit. I got just the thing for you. I think you guys need to see it. Rika: Whoa... Riina: This is a recording studio, isn't it? ! Master: What's wrong? Hurry up inside! Riina: B... but Isn't someone recording right now? Master: Yep. We sure are in the middle of recording. That's exactly why I brought you here. Studio: *snap* *click* *snap* Riina: Whoooaaaa...! That aura! My eyes are glued! Ranko: Ha, ha, ha... *flutter* *snap* The world of man knows me as Ranko Kanzaki! *whoosh* Witness the power of darkness and cower, mortals! AAAAAAAHAHAHAH Drown in the darkness, my fellow kindred, Rei. (Thanks for stopping by, Rei!) I welcome you to this perverse alter, where even the night knows not the passage of time... (Why did you come, though?) (Heh heh heh) Master: Ah, no big reason. Just had a quick favor, is all. Riina/Rika: She can speak uber-geek?!? Ranko: And the dark servants you have offered unto here are...? (And who are these people, if I may ask?) Master: Oh, these guys? They're the new up-and-comers we just got. Kei's got 'em under her wing right now. Ranko: Ah, then my faithful followers, heed me well! Today we shall build a new world for you! (Ah, newcomers! Pleased to meet you all!) Master: Hope you get along with 'em. Idols: ... ... Ranko: Well then... (I see...) And thus does the Wheel bring our once-lost karma back again... (I think I understand what's troubling you.) However, not even the Old Ones can lift me from the sins of my past. I'm afraid my purgatory is unescapeable. (But I can't think of anything special I've done that could help...) Master: Hmm... Well, I'm not looking for anything too deep. Just what goes through your head anytime you're up recording. I think that'll be everything they need. Oh, and I'll be sure to tell them what you're saying. Ranko: Very well. (Okay.) Riina Tada. On today, the sabbath's eve, you and your compatriots offered up the fruits of your karma... Yet they were sacrificed in vain. Dare you fathom why? Master: So, when y'all decided on what to record today... why'd you all go with your favorite things? Riina: Why? Well, uh... I kinda wanted to share all that rock I listen to with the world or something. So I was thinking two birds, one stone, right? I mean, it's all stuff I like too. Ranko: Even some within my own kin, denizens of the dark as they are, find themselves utterly entranced by the light from time to time. (I find it great you're trying to show yourself to your audience.) Take heed, though... (But...) This is the eve of the sabbath day, and as such you are to summon forth a deep, dark nightmare to the minds of mortal men. (As much as you might want to show something off to your audience...) One whose treacherous designs can only be borne from the blackest of nights. (... do you think what you want to show them is what they want to see?) We are seekers of a profane sort of grail, you see... (I know that the reason PVs are made) One whose arcane depths are so unfathomable that I would offer half my being unto it. (is to get people to know you, but...) Conjurers of our shadowy nightmare, I ask you now... (what the audience really wants to see) Are your true forms not of dark knights, harbingers of fear and chaos wheree'r they roam? (is something you'll have to ask yourself.) Perhaps it's true that even the most valiant of Valhalla (I have things that I like too, don't get me wrong.) can lose themselves to haste. However, let that not excuse your own rashness. (I might want people to know all about them...) Never forget that when we gather in blasphemous prayer, offering only the purest, most unadultered darkness ever begets true power. (But work makes things a little different.) Find your true selves and take pride! (After all...) We are descended from the dark itself! (We're idols, aren't we?) Master: And that's what she said. ... So? You got things straight for next time? Riina: Rei... I think... we got everything you and Ranko wanted to tell us. I don't know if we can live up to it... But I'm going to get them to give us another shot! Master: Got it! Go knock 'em dead! Riina: Trainer! Rookie: Riina! Everyone! Where'd you go? I've been looking everywhere! Riina: I'm really sorry... but uh... We gotta ask you to do something for us. Rookie: Hmm? You want to borrow some outfits? Riina: Yeah. And I'd like us to choose for ourselves, if we could. Rookie: That's it? Okay. I'll see what I can do, but what's the hurry? Riina: I think we finally figured it out. What we need to show everyone is our charm... And who we are... but as idols! I'm sorry for the recording, sir! Please give us another chance! Staff: And... action! Rookie: Oh, my! Thanks, you three! You all were perfect!! Even the chief liked what you did! I think we've got a great PV on our hands! Riina: What, you surprised? Who do you think you're talking to? Rika: I guess we've hit top idol status now, huh? Kanako: Come to think of it, how are we broadcasting our video? Rookie: Broadcasting? The PV you guys just shot is going to your potential clients so it isn't going to be shown to the general public. Come on, you don't think they'd let me handle official work, now do you? Idols: Wha? WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAA Label: The road to stardom is (still) long and heavy. Rika: How about some of our favorite things? THE IDOLM@STER CINDERELLA GIRLS ROCKIN' GIRL CHARACTER FILE 04 Panels: Oh, it's nothing special! I'm only going to get better, you know! *smile* Pleased to meet you! I'm Mary! Mary! Long time no see, Rika! Mary Profile: An 11 year old grade school idol. At the age where she wants to grow taller. Age: 11 Height: 150cm / Weight: 40Kg B-W-H: 70-58-72 Birthday: 19 January / Zodiac: Capricorn, the Goat Blood Type: B / Handedness: Left Origin: San Franciso Hobbies: Polishing up her womanly charm, gourmet tours Mary Quote: "Hi! My name's Mary! I can't stay at home because of some family matters, but since I've become an idol here, I'm not complaining. What? I'm not an idol yet? ... No girl likes a guy that fusses over every little thing, you know? So here's my baggage. Take it for me, okay?" [03. 3RD PRODUCE] Shower: *shaaaaa* *ka-chack* Kirari: Whooo-hoo! Kirari feels like a million, billion dollars! Showers are honey-sweet nectar after long, hard lessons! Anzu: Lessons, schmessons. I don't care about 'em, and I don't go to 'em! A shower was all you were here for, ya dang colossus. Label: 182 cm Anzu: Why'd you have to drag me the whole way here for that? Well, whatever. Time to go to sleep for like the fourth time today. Kirari: Heh, heh, heh! Then Kirari will also have her fourth time beddie-bye today! Anzu: Dang it... walking sucks enough, don'tcha know... Uwa?!? Kirari: *grab* Then we grabs the Anzuses, and spirits her away to her room! *squeeze* Anzu: OMGWTF?!? Take your stinky paws off me, you damn dirty ape! Kirari: ...... Anzu: ? ... What? Kirari: Anzu's as light as a puddy-tat! Is she getting enough foodage? Anzu: Dude, I eat my candy like a good kid every day. Kirari: Anzu food only consists of candy? Anzu: Uh... that and Cup Noodle 'n stuff... Kirari: ! Let's weigh the Anzu with that handy, dandy metal slab that brings tears to all who stand upon it! Anzu: What?!? HOLD IT! I OBJECT! Kirari, lemme go! *whap!* Kirari: ! Anzu wanna play hide and go seek? Anzu/Kirari: *thump thap* Anzu: I wanna play hide and go away! Get off me! Scale: *crack* Kirari: ... Haaah? Anzu: Crack......? Scale: ** broken Anzu: Ooooh dear... So like, Kirari... you don't think... Kirari: It's bereft of life, and gone to meet its maker? Anzu/Kirari: ...... Anzu: I KNOW NOTHIIIIIIINNGGG!!!!!! *voooom* Kirari: Wha! Anzu, waaait for Kirariiiii!! Chapter 3: 3RD PRODUCE Kanako: Here it is! I decided to be a little adventurous and make some cake today! *ta-daaaaa!* I've been trying out a lot of new recipies lately So please tell me how you think it tastes. Rika: Oooh, excuse me while I droo~ool... Riina: We're doin' cake today? Sweet! Riina/Rika: Mmmm... Faaaantastic! Rika: I say it everytime: I don't care how you make it, it's all good to me! Kanako: You really mean it? Riina: Oh, she does and I agree! This stuff rocks! Kanako: I'm so glad you like it! Riina: All done! Man, oh man. Is this what it feels like, to be in heaven? Riina/Rika: *melt* Rika: I'm right behind you, knockin' on that door too, girl! Kanako: Ha, ha... Ever a pleasure to serve. Riina: But uh... it's gotta take a lot of effort making all this. This ain't a chore or anything, is it? Kanako: Oh dear me, no! This is one of my favorite hobbies! I like making cake, and candy, and cookies... But as much as I like making them... I enjoy sharing what I've made with others even more. So don't worry, it's not a chore at all! Riina/Rika: Kanako... Riina: Hey, Rika... Rika: What, Riina? Riina: How about we give a little something back to her? Rika: Hey, good thinking! Riina: Of course! Kanako: Wha? I, uh... It's okay! You don't have to force yourselves... Riina: Well, I don't think we can do anything grand for ya... But if you want somethin' done, just say the word and leave it to us. Or maybe there's someplace you wanna go? We could take you there. Kanako: ! ... There might be one place... Riina: Out with it, lady! Kanako: !? Rika: Inquiring minds want to know! Kanako: Um... An all-you-can-eat cake place opened close by just the other day... I've heard they were quite good, so I wanted to stop by at least once... Rika: Sounds like a plan to me! I am totally in! Riina: All the cake you can eat? Sounds pretty cool! Well, we got no more lessons today. How about we head out now? Kanako: Uhm... Riina? Are you sure you're okay with this? I'm not being pushy? Riina: Oh, not in the least! Don't sweat it, Kanako! Rika and I'll even take care of the bill for you! That sound good, Rika? Rika: Sure does! Miho: Kanako! Kanako: ! Miho: I haven't seen you for a while, Kanako! Have you been doing alright? Kanako: Miho! Noriko! Riina: You know these guys? Kanako: Yes, I do. Miho: Kanako... who would these two be? Kanako: Uh... She's Riina Tada and she's Rika Jougasaki. We've been put into the same idol unit together. And, for my unit members... She's Miho Kohinata. Miho: (Pleased to meet you!) Kanako: And she's Noriko Shiina. We've been friends for a while. Noriko: *nom nom* Miho/Noriko: So, I guess you're done with your lessons today? Kanako: We are. The three of us were just headed to an cake buffet place... Noriko: !! CAKE BUFFET!? *schwing!* YOU MEAN, THE ONE THAT JUST OPENED BY THE STATION!? Kanako: That's the one! I've heard nothing but good things about them. Noriko: Then I have a declaration to make! *whish!* Kanako: ! Noriko: Take me with you to this land of candy-coated delight! Kanako: ! Miho: N-Noriko... uhm, I don't think we should intrude... Noriko: I'm not really intruding... See, cakes aren't the only sweet and tender morsels served at that place. I hear their donuts are to die for too. I've been meaning to go myself for a while now... Miho: Oh dear. You're hopeless when it comes to donuts. Noriko: So, Kanako... Let me come with you! Please? Pretty please, with sugar on top? Kanako: Uh... what should we do? Riina: What, you asking me? Of course it's fine. The more the merrier, right? Noriko: You sure!? Riina, thanks so much! Riina: Okay, then! What're we sticking around here for? Let's hit the road, girls! Staff: Welcome! Idols: (Whoooooa!) Kanako: Mmmm-mmm! How... exquisite! Riina: Five-star food at a buffet. Who'd've thunk? Noriko: The donuts get my seal of approval, too! Kanako: Mine too. And I think I've learned a thing or two about making my own! Thanks for treating me, Riina! Rika: But dang, Kanako. You really love pigging out on this stuff, don't you? Kanako: Aaah!? O-okay, I admit I like nibbling on sweet little snacks... But my real passion is making my own and giving them for other people to enjoy. Rika: If you say so, I guess. I've always felt you've had a massive sweet tooth for some reason... Kanako: !? I... I don't! Never! *fwip* But if you keep on saying that, I think I'll just stop making anything for you! Rika: !? *Ack!* Wha-whoa, sorry! Sorry! Uh... Come to think of it, I'm sure you don't eat that much! ... Maybe! Er, I mean... Kanako: Ha, hah... Oooh, I'm just kidding! Label: Next day Riina: Gotta love the shower after sweating it out in the lesson studio! Rika: That I do! Riina: Hey, Kanako. Let's get going already! Kanako: Uhm, sorry. I think I'm going to need a little more time here. Don't wait for me, please. Riina: Oh, okay. We'll be taking off then. Kanako: Alright. I'd better hurry up and get back... ! Rika: Dang, Kanako. You really love pigging out on this stuff, don't you? I've always felt you've had a massive sweet tooth for some reason... Kanako: Oh, that Rika... I absolutely do not pig out on this stuff! ... But... J-just a peek... Scale: *clack* Kanako: ------!!? *clop clap clop* *ka-bam!* Rika: Hey! Look who it is! Riina: Welcome... ... back? What's up, Kanako...? Kanako: ... Starting right now, I'm... I'm... I'm never eating sweets again! Riina/Rika: You... YOU'RE NEVER WHAT?!? [Intermission] THE IDOLM@STER CINDERELLA GIRLS ROCKIN' GIRL CHARACTER FILE 05 Panels: The world of man knows me as Ranko Kanzaki! *whoosh* Witness the power of darkness and cower, mortals! We are descended from the dark itself! (We're idols, aren't we?) Drown in darkness, my fellow kindred, Rei. (Thanks for stopping by, Rei!) I welcome you to this perverse alter, where even the night knows not the passage of time... (Why did you come, though?) (Heh heh heh) Ranko Profile: A 14 year old caught in the land of middle school delusions. Chooses her words as though she's detached from the trappings of the mortal world, but has a honest personality despite that. Age: 14 Height: 156cm / Weight: 41Kg B-W-H: 81-57-80 Birthday: 8 April / Zodiac: Aries, the Ram Blood Type: A / Handedness: Right Origin: Kumamoto Hobbies: Drawing Ranko Quote: "Ha ha ha! That you could fathom the possibilities within me, I can tell! You too possess the Eyes! However, take care that my power does not leave you a charred shell of who you once were. Ha ha... HAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAAAA!!!! (Trans.: Thanks for producing me, I'll do everything I can!)" THE IDOLM@STER CINDERELLA GIRLS ROCKIN' GIRL CHARACTER FILE 06 Panels: Alright... today's lesson we got the usual. We've decided you three need to start introducing yourselves to the world! And how do we do that? By making a PV! Got it! Go knock 'em dead! Thought I'd say hello. Looks like you've done a good job wearing yourselves out. Rookie Trainer Profile: A trainer-in-training, she looks after the girls' physical conditioning and gives them guidance in lessons. The youngest of four sisters, her real name is Kei Aoki. Age: 19 Height: 157cm / Weight: 45Kg B-W-H: 77-56-82 Birthday: 10 March / Zodiac: Pisces, the Fish Blood Type: B / Handedness: Right Origin: Tochigi Hobbies: Going to the gym Rookie Trainer Quote: "Pleased to meet you, sir! I understand that I'm just an inexperienced, rookie trainer compared to my sisters, but I'll try my hardest and do my best! Let's take care and nurture all of the idols we have! And let's look out for each other, too!" Master Trainer Profile: A master trainer, she looks after the girls' physical conditioning and gives them guidance in lessons. The oldest of four sisters, her real name is Rei Aoki. Age: 28 Height: 166cm / Weight: 45Kg B-W-H: 82-56-83 Birthday: 10 December / Zodiac: Sagittarius, the Archer Blood Type: AB / Handedness: Right Origin: Tochigi Hobbies: Making sports drinks Master Trainer Quote: "Well, guess you guys're the ones who're here for my lessons. My sisters've told me all about you. Don't you worry, just leave the lesson plan to me. I guarantee you'll leave here as real, first-rate idols. First up's some light exercises... so here, drink this! ... What, it's perfectly fine! Nothing can go wrong as long as you listen to what I say!" THE IDOLM@STER CINDERELLA GIRLS ROCKIN' GIRL CHARACTER FILE 07 Panels: Whooo-hoo! Kirari feels like a million, billion dollars! Showers are honey-sweet nectar after long, hard lessons! Lessons, schmessons. I don't care about 'em, and I don't go to 'em! ...... ? ... What? ... Alright. Coast is clear. Kirari Profile: A strange sort of idol, whose hobbies are collecting all things cute. Age: 17 Height: 182cm / Weight: 60Kg B-W-H: 91-64-86 Birthday: 1 September / Zodiac: Virgo, the Virgin Blood Type: O / Handedness: Right Origin: Tokyo Hobbies: Collecting cute things Kirari Quote: "Nyaaa-hooooi! Kirari here! What what? Tired of work? Me? Don't worry! Kirarin's Happy-Lovey Power cleans the body and soul! Three, two, one... Kirarin!" Anzu Profile: Hard to get motivated and likes procrastinating. Prone to cutting corners when she actually does something. Age: 17 Height: 139cm / Weight: 30Kg B-W-H: ??-??-?? Birthday: 2 September Zodiac: A tender Virgo maiden Blood Type: B / Handedness: Right Origin: Hokkaido Hobbies: None Anzu Quote: "No! NOOOOOOOO!!! I'll never work! I don't care if it's being an idol or what, you can't make me! ... ... Wha? I'll be set for life if I become one? I'll live like royalty? R... really? Uh... maybe you could tell me more?" Scale: *clack* [04. 4TH PRODUCE] Chapter 4: 4TH PRODUCE Kanako: ... Starting right now, I'm... I'm... I'm never eating sweets again! Riina/Rika: You... YOU'RE NEVER WHAT?!? Riina: What the... what's going on? Impulsive much? Rika: Impulsive? That's gotta be the understatement of the year! Riina/Rika: Did something happen to you...? Kanako: !! No! Nothing! Everything's fine! Honest! Riina/Rika: ? Riina: But, never eating sweets again? So like, not even a bite? 'Til the end of time? Kanako: 'Til the end of time! Rika: ! So, wait a second here! Does that mean you'll stop making them too? Kanako: Absolutely! I'll never make any more for as long as I live! Label: Next day Riina: Hey, Rika... Rika: Yeah? Riina: What's gotten into Kanako lately? Rika: Huh? Oh, you talking about yesterday? Riina: Yeah. Rika: It's just so sudden. All of those scrumptious goodies are gone forever... Riina: Sure wonder what's eatin' her up... Rika: Me too. It's like the Great American Cookie Factory just shut off its ovens for good... Riina: So like, Rika? I know that other kids are starving in Japan here... But somebody makes those scrumptious little goodies they're all lamenting over. Think you could spare a thought for her? Rika: *bom* Wha?! How dare you!? What, you think I'm a selfish little pig or something? Of course I'm worried sick about our Candyko! ... I mean, I'm worried sick about our Kanako! Riina: Candyko. Right. A-side and B-side to you, isn't it? Kanako: What're you two talking about? Riina: Shegaaahht?!? *ping* Geez Kanako, don't scare me like that! Rika: Uh, nothing interesting going on here, don't you worry Kanako! Kanako: ? Riina: Alright, lunch time! Who's up for something? Rika: Me, me, me! Oooh, I wonder what we should put on the menu today? We gorged ourselves on cake yesterday, so uhm... good question... (Hmm...) Kanako: Uh, uhm... I brought my own today, so feel free to go without me. Riina: Oh, you make yourself a lunch box or somethin'? Kanako: Uh, no... But I think this should be enough for me... Riina: What the heck is that thing?!? You gonna be surviving with just that for lunch?!? (It's puny!) Kanako: Huh? That's what I was thinking... Riina: What's going on here? This isn't like you at all, Kanako! Rika: Yeah, it's like we're talking to someone completely different! You feeling alright, girl? Kanako: Oooh, I'm just fine you two! You're just worrying too much, is all! I'm just not that hungry today. Riina: I'm just not that hungry... is what she told us. But the more I looked at her... Label: A few days later Rookie: Ah Kanako... This part doesn't go like that... Kanako: What?!? Oh... I'm... I'm really sorry, ma'am! *vwhomp* Please, let me try it again! Riina: The more I looked at her, the more it became painfully clear. The lady's suffering. Hard. Oh, something's happened to her, alright. She's just not telling us. Kanako! Kanako: ! Ah... Riina... Riina: Kanako... something bad happen to you recently? Kanako: Huh!? Riina: Something that's worrying you? I mean, I might not be able to help, but... Kanako: What? I, uhm... There's nothing wrong with me! Maybe I'm just not sleeping enough... But don't worry! I'm just a little under the weather! Riina: Kanako!! Kanako: ! Riina: Stop torturing yourself, please! Maybe you think you're going through all this pain by yourself... ... But your pain is my pain, and when I see what you're doing to yourself, it really, really hurts! Kanako: Riina... Aah... Ooo... Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhh!!!!! I've become a fatty... I'VE BECOME A FATTYYYY!!!! Riina: You mean... you've put some weight on. That it? Kanako: Y-yeah... I was in the shower room... and I thought I'd check my weight on the scale there... And I couldn't believe my eyes! I gained so much weight... Waaaaaaahh... Riina: Okay then... mystery solved. But, uhm... thinking about it... (?) She doesn't look that much different from before. She says she's gained weight, but seriously... where's the bacon? Kanako: *sniffle* *sob* Rei: Thanks for a job well done, Akiha! Riina: ! Rei! Rei: Oh, Riina! What're you guys doin' here? ... And uh, what's with the forlorn looks? Riina: D... don't ask... Rei: Oooh-kay, never mind then! Riina: What about you guys? What's all this about a job well done? Rei: Oh, you know that scale in the shower room? It's been out and busted for a few days now. So I thought I'd call our mechanic in, get it fixed good. Akiha: If by mechanic, you mean robot-making genius, then yes, that's exactly who you called. Patching up a puny bathroom scale is but child's play for the likes of me! Riina/Kanako: The scale... You don't mean...!? Rei: ? Kanako: *rumble rumble* ...! *clack* ** choir of angels Riina! The scale said...! It said I'm not a fatty! Riina: Really?!? Then you didn't gain weight after all! *thwump* Rei/Akiha: (? ? ? ? ? ?) Kanako: Here we go! Today's dessert is baked madeleines! Rika: Whoooaa!! Looks grrrrrreat as always! But hey... glad everything turned out all happily ever after. I got all Kanako's goodies to gorge myself on again... And our resident chef is feeling like a new woman now, too! Kanako: Hey... Sorry for worrying you, Rika. And to apologize I'd thought I'd bake you up something that everyone says they enjoy! Riina: *stare* Kanako: ? Riina? What are you looking at? Riina: ... Ah, nothin'. Just thinking how great it was to have the old Kanako back. Kanako: It sure is! Anzu: ... Alright. Coast is clear. Geez, it's just a piece of crap scale. Why'd you have to bring me around just 'cause you're worried about it? Kirari: Come on, Anzu, don't say that! Anzu: Anzu can say it, 'cause Anzu didn't break it. Kirari: Wha? Anzu, you meanie! Rei: Well well well... Look at what have we here... Anzu/Kirari: !? ** shock Rei: Your conversation interests me... And I would like to know more... much, much more... Anzu/Kirari: WE SORRIIIIIIEEEE!!!! [Intermission] Scale: *crack* THE IDOLM@STER CINDERELLA GIRLS ROCKIN' GIRL CHARACTER FILE 08 Panels: Chika and friend want to join too! *clap clap* *baaaahm* LOVELY CHIKA HEART VOICE ATTACK! Koharu Profile: A calm and relaxing idol, who pampers her pet iguana, Hyou-kun. Age: 12 Height: 140cm / Weight: 35Kg B-W-H: 72-54-77 Birthday: 1 April / Zodiac: Aries, the Ram Blood Type: O / Handedness: Left Origin: Saga Hobbies: Playing with her pet iguana, Hyou-kun, and helping around the house Koharu Quote: "I'm Koharu. Are you my producer? Koharu thinks it would be nice to be a cute princess, loved by anyone and everyone. But whatever happens, little Koharu will follow your guidance." Mai Profile: A bright and cheerful ten year old girl who's really good at keeping her balance on a unicycle. Age: 10 Height: 132cm / Weight: 28Kg B-W-H: 64-56-70 Birthday: 21 January / Zodiac: Aquarius, the Water-Bearer Blood Type: O / Handedness: Left Origin: Hyogo Hobbies: Unicycle Mai Quote: "Good morning! Mai Fukuyama, 10 years old! My special talents are riding unicycles, and I'm the best in my school at it! Heh, heh... thanks for taking care of me!" Chika Profile: The youngest idol in the production at nine years old. Adores magical girls. As a child, she has a very innocent personality. Age: 9 Height: 127cm / Weight: 31Kg B-W-H: 60-55-65 Birthday: 18 December / Zodiac: Sagittarius, the Archer Blood Type: A / Handedness: Right Origin: Miyazaki Hobbies: Pretending to be a magical girl Chika Quote: "Hey, if Chika becomes an idol, will she really be able to wear anime heroine type clothes? Okay, then I'm fine with being an idol!" Akiha Profile: A child prodigy who invents and creates robots of her own design. By her speech alone, she appears quite confident - even egotistical. But in reality, she's a socially awkward person who's not comfortable in front of other people. Age: 14 Height: 148cm / Weight: 39Kg B-W-H: 75-53-74 Birthday: 10 June / Zodiac: Gemini, the Twins Blood Type: B / Handedness: Right Origin: Tokyo Hobbies: Making robots Akiha Quote: "Ha, hah! When this genius girl gets her genius hands involved, machines both familiar and untold can be given sentience! Wha? Idol? Interesting indeed! This must be my big chance to let the world know of my superior intellectual processes!" [05. 5TH PRODUCE] Chapter 5: 5TH PRODUCE Vending Machine: *clonk* Rika: There we go. Hey... It's been ages since we've been able to sit down and talk, eh? Mary: Well... that's life, ya know. Mai: We've just been too busy lately. It's not like we have a lot of time to ourselves. Rika: But daaaaang, look at you two! Mai, you're off to the cameras for your picture album, aren't you? Mai: Yes, I am. Rika: And you're doing this at the tender age of ten. Just wow. Mai: It's... no biggie, uhm... I'll have still have room for improvement... Besides, Mary's doing something much more impressive! Rika: She is? What, she's got something coming up? Do tell. Mai: She's... kinda like... Mary: Heh, heh, heh... Listen and be amazed, ladies. *boom sparkles* I'm packing my bags and going on tour... In Italia! Rika: In... Italy? (No way!) You're gonna sing in another country? Mary: Stunned by my sheer awesomeness yet? Rika: Stunned? I'm floored! These girls are amazing. Everything you'd think an idol would do, they're doing it. But on the other hand, there's little old me. I've never had anything like that, not once. Ooohh... Chika: Hmm, hm-hmmmmm! Dun-da-daaaa! Oh! What're you three doing, fooling around here? Chika and friend want to join too! Rika: Chika! And Koharu! Chika: Whatcha talkin' about? Rika: Oh, just what this agency's got us doing. You should hear what these lucky two got. Mai's shooting a photo album, and Mary's off to tour Italy! Chika: Whooooaa! But'cha know what? But'cha know what? Chika's got something way cooler! Rika: What, you too? Dare I ask? Chika: Ha-haaah! It was decided only yesterday, but... *baaaahm* LOVELY CHIKA HEART VOICE ATTACK! Koharu: *clap clap* Rika/Mary/Mai: You got the lead role in a drama series? Rika: OH MY GOD THAT'S AMAZING! Mary: Aaaagh...! Way to rain on my parade, Chika! ???: Well, dramas certainly seem like Chika's thing... Rika: ? Hold on... Hey, uh... Chika? How old are you? Chika: Me? I'm nine years old. *ding* Rika: !!? N... nine?!? She's nine, and she's starring on TV? Such heavenly radiance...! Chika: *bwhooosh* Rika: I'm blinded by your presence, Chika! Chika: ? Rika: ......? Wait a second... Chika's nine and she's got a leading drama role... Mai is ten and she gets a photo shoot and picture collection... Mary's eleven, and she's off to sing in the land of pizza and parmesan cheese... And... yours truly, Rika Jougasaki, is twelve. I have a history filled with... *baaaaa* Nothing! I mean, with what I've done, I couldn't even fool a kid into thinking I'm an idol! ** gloom And oh yeah - I'm surrounded by kids who are actually making it idols! To think that I'm older than them! This isn't right! *whap whap* Everybody's younger than me, and look at how they're doing! I can't go on like this! I've got to work harder! I've got to work on my charms and become a real idol too! *ba-bum* Other idols: (? ?) Rika: Ms. Trainer! Rookie: Oh, Rika. What's going on? Rika: I need a favor from you...! Rookie: I think I understand. So you want to see what you can learn watching other idols work? Rika: Yeah... Can you do something? Anything? Rookie: A drama, a stage performance, and a photo shoot... Hmm... Oh, that's it! If you need to see a photo shoot, there's one going on at the studio here. We should have someone modeling today. Rika: Really? Is it okay to look? Rookie: It should be. As long as you aren't being distracting, I don't see why you couldn't. Rika: Alrighty! I just gotta watch as many kinds of activities we idols do as I can. I look at enough of them, and I figure out what about me is lacking! *bump* 'Scuse me... *kachak* Oh... oh wow...! Cameras: *snap* *snip* *click* *snap* *snip* Rika: She's... gorgeous! ... And... ** stare Satomi: *bwaaah* Rika: Girl's got looks, too! I guess if you wanna talk about what turns the eye, that's the first thing you think of. No doubt about it! But, uh... *shiff* Why...? Just, why?!? *sniffle sniffle* The difference between me and her is like a mountain and a mole hill! And when I think about it, the same applies to my sister... not to mention Kanako. Wish I coulda won the genetic lottery... Well, whatever. "Glamour point numero uno." *flap* Uh... style and looks. We'll leave it at that. Okay! Everything's ready. Rookie: If you want TV shows and stage performances... well, I don't think there's any you could go and watch now... But we do have DVDs of stuff people in our agency've done. I couldn't find any of the dramas we've done... Rika: *pip* TV: *bwoohng* Rookie: ... but I could get some variety shows for you. Rika: Oh, here it is! Sachiko: Come, everybody! *bwaaa!* Let me hear your words of praise and adulation! Rika: !? Sachiko: For I am Sachiko Koshimizu. Oh, but I'm sure everyone here already knows me! Hostess: Oh come on, Sachiko! No one in this audience has heard of you. Sachiko: Nobody? Haha... that's not true. That's impossible! Rika: Good god, girl, where does that confidence come from? Sachiko: Oh, but no matter. It's okay if they actually don't. Rika: But it's kinda strange. Somehow... Sachiko: Because I'm sure they'll remember how cute I am! Rika: ... I can't help but agree with her when she says that, and I don't even know why. This has to be another glamor point to consider... Okay, recording over! *sigh* That was a uh... pretty insightful hour. Well, time to check out the live stage... TV: *boom* *boom* Rika: ? What sort of noise is... Shuko: GYYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA Rika: !!! Shuko: *roar* GOOOO TOOOO HEEEEEEELLLLLLL!!!! *whoooo* I'M ON YOUR STAGE SINGING MAH TUNES, BIZ-NITCHEEEES!! THE FUNGUS IS AMONG UUUUSS!!!!!! SHIITAKE! ERYNGII! BUNASHIMEJI!! Rika: !? !? Shuko: AAAAAAAAHAHAHAHA!!! Kanako: I wonder if Rika's gotten back yet? Riina: Yeah, that's a lot of friends she's got. Kinda makes me jealous. *ka-clack* Hey, we're ba...... !? Rika: Oh, hey there guys! *bamf* Heh, heh, heh... How do you like me now? Glamor's got your tongue, girls? Riina: Um, Rika? Rika: ? Riina: ... The heck is that? Rika: A single spot of my new found beauty, that's what it is! Well? Looks good, don't it? Riina: Well, I... guess? Rika: !? Huh? This... isn't going like I planned, is it? No other choice. I've gotta pull out the big guns now! De... DESSSSSSTTROOOOOOOOOOOIIIIIEEEE!!!! *whooooo* Oh geez, I don't even know what good this is supposed to do for me! Whoops. *plop* Arrow: Towel Riina/Kanako: Pfff Aaahahahahaha! *boof* Riina: Holy Marley, that's one of the funniest things I've seen in my life! Stop it, Rika, you're killing me! Kanako: Oh Rika, you're so... precious! Rika: *Nnnnnnnnnnnn* Riina/Kanako: Aaahahahahahahahahaha! Riina: Whoa! Rika: *dash* Riina: Rika!? Rika: Oh shut up! Kanako, Riina! *Waaaaaaaahh!!!!* *vwhoosh* You don't understand me at aaaaaaaaaallll!! Riina: Well, crap. I think we ticked her off. Kanako: She was acting pretty strange, wasn't she... Rookie: Riina! Kanako! Riina/Kanako: ! Trainer! Riina: Guess you've been here since then, huh...? Rika: ! Oh. It's only you, Riina. Riina: Whoa, check out the view from here! (Wow!) Since when did we have a place like this? Rika: (Hmph.) Riina: Rika... Sorry. Sorry for laughing at you back there. Our trainer told me the story. You wanted to become a full-fledged idol, so you were searching for ways to make an impression with your looks. Rika: ... Yeah. So? Riina: ! Rika: You know, all my friends aren't wasting any time. They get all the cool things to do. Well, how come can't I ever get anything like that? I want some real work too, just like everyone else! So, I tried... ... I didn't even know what I was supposed to do, but I tried! I picked up everything I could, and just when I was putting it all together... ... you two went and laughed at me! Riina: Agh! Hmm... Alright, let's put it this way. Let's say I did the whole "monkey see, monkey do" instead of you. What would you think of me? Rika: Hm? Riina, putting on pads, and declaring she's the cutest thing on the planet... *slam* I think I'd call you a freak. Riina: 'Least you're honest... But, what you just said is what I'm tryin' to say. Rika: Huh? I don't get what you mean. Riina: *boop* I'm sayin' you're just fine without trying to be someone else! I get the fact that you're running circles trying to figure out what's best for you... ... but we've got some fine things laid upon our table, too. Don'tcha think that's all we need? Sure, we don't got anything now, but something's gotta turn up sooner or later. Rika: Riina... But, but but but but! Have you seen those guys? They've got all that stuff to do, and... Riina: Hey, I said don't sweat it! You just gotta keep being you, is all. There's nothing else you gotta do... ... 'cause if you wanna know how cute you are, you're right up there with those guys. Rika: Aahh... Riina: *boop bop* Come on, let's get back downstairs. Kanako's worried about you too. Rika: Sure thing! Riina: Huh? Rika: *squeeze* Riina: Rika? What's with you? Rika: Eh heh heh heh... Oh, nothing! Nothing at all! Kanako: Rika! I, uhm... I'm sorry I laughed at you! Rika: Kanako! Guess what Riina said about me! She said I was the cutest widdle thing on the planet! Kanako: Huh?!? Riina: Wha... Rika!? Label: Next day Riina: Heeey! Gooood morning! Kanako: Riina. Rika: Heh heh... well, let's get ready to seize the day! Kanako: Haha... looks like our Rika's back to normal again! Riina: *ker-chack* Kaede: Oh my. It's you. How are you this morning, ladies? Riina/Kanako/Rika: ... Who're you? [Intermission] Riina: Rika? What's with you? Rika: Eh heh heh heh... Oh, nothing! Nothing at all! THE IDOLM@STER CINDERELLA GIRLS ROCKIN' GIRL CHARACTER FILE 09 Panels: Oh, but no matter. It's okay if they actually don't. *bwaaah* *snap* *click* *roar* GOOOO TOOOO HEEEEEEELLLLLLL!!!! I'M ON YOUR STAGE Sachiko Profile: A 14 year old confident to the point of arrogance. Firmly believes that there is nothing in the universe as cute as her. Age: 14 Height: 142cm / Weight: 37Kg B-W-H: 74-52-75 Birthday: 25 November / Zodiac: Sagittarius, the Archer Blood Type: B / Handedness: Left Origin: Yamanashi Hobbies: Copying study notes Sachiko Quote: "There's no doubt I'm the cutest being in the world. Producer, don't tell me that you can't see something as simple as that? How rude! Fine, I'll forgive you this time. But in return, you'll help me prove my cuteness to the world!" Satomi Profile: A girl very unfamiliar with the world around her, with a personality that can make anyone feel all fuzzy inside. She is, and will always be, her brother's loving little sister. Age: 17 Height: 162cm / Weight: 46Kg B-W-H: 91-56-86 Birthday: 27 August / Zodiac: Virgo, the Virgin Blood Type: O / Handedness: Right Origin: Yamagata Hobbies: Eating sweets Satomi Quote: "Hoeeeh? You're not my older brother? You look just like him from behind, so I followed you here... Hawaaa... What do I do...? Huh? Become an idol? You mean my brother? ... Oh, you mean me?" Shuko Profile: Raises mushrooms, and especially likes the large ones. She seems like she has trouble speaking to people, but there's more to her than meets the eye... Age: 15 Height: 142cm / Weight: 35Kg B-W-H: 73-53-75 Birthday: 6 June / Zodiac: Gemini, the Twins Blood Type: B / Handedness: Left Origin: Fukushima Hobbies: Growing mushrooms Shuko Quote: "Mushieroom, mushieroom, all by her lonesone, Shuko Hoshi. Ah, y... yeah... I'm here... No, I mean I've... I've been here for a while... T-t-t-though being able to set your eyes on me... you've got pretty good sense. I'll become an idol. I'll do anything... Heh, heh..." [Dere-Raji in Rockin' Girl] Kanako: Today's guest in Dere-Raji is... Rika: Kanako Mimura and Rika Jougasaki! Uzuki: You two've always been part of the same trio unit. Sign: A stamina drink a day Kanako: Yes, that's right! Riina's got today off... But us two will be sure to make up for her absence! Right, Rika? Rin: If you're looking for Rika, she's over there... Mika: (Good girl! Good girl, good girl.) Rika: (Sister...!) Kanako: Rika? (When did you get over there!?) Kanako: Mika, you're Rika's sister, aren't you? Mika: Sure am! Rika: Mika became an idol, so I decided to become one too! Mika: And we love each other so much... ... that we can even do things like this! Rika: Like what, Mika? Mika: Shake. Rika: *fwip* Mika: Lie down! Rika: *roll* Kanako: Rika... [Afterword] Afterword Thanks for picking this up! Hope you enjoyed it, if only even a little! Hamatyon [Back Cover] Riina: Aaaahh... The heck sort of dream was that? I really hope this is not one of those "dreams come true" moments. Good morning... *ka-cha* *shiff* Kanako: Good morning, Riina! I thought I'd try making something new again this time! Kanako/Rika: *sparkle* Rika: Hey, lookit lookit, Riina! Don't you think these stickers are adorable? Riina: Guys... do me a favor, and never change the way you are. Like, ever. Kanako: Huh? Riina: *hug* Rika: W... what's this, all of a sudden, Rii... (?) Riina: Just don't. [Back Jacket] Thinking it would be nice to be a rock idol, she joined an idol production without a second thought, until she met her partners. The curtain has finally been lifted on the comedy of the frantic lives led by our three idols-in-training: Riina Tada, Kanako Mimura, and Rika Jougasaki! This is the much awaited comicalization of the ever popular social game!