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Amazing_Grace:
Loving Nagisa even more! Poor thing, but I'm glad I was able to watch her grow as an idol. That part where she found out her mother had died was just heartbreaking.

Shiori is really interesting too. I like her story and pity her from how her family treats her--I find it hard to believe she's only 13!.

Now to catch up on Tamaki who I totally forgot I skipped. Liking Ryoko so far too! Keep it up!

EDIT: Read Tamaki's story! Is it just me, or do a lot of these guys have parents that disapprove of them...? Geez. You'd think their families would LIKE their daughters being idols. I like her. Her past as an utaite and her miko-style performance is unique, and even her motives are nice. I liked her moving from just being boy-crazy to being a true (boy-crazy) idol.
I TOTALLY SHIP SHOUTAMAKI NOW OKAY.

ZetaFlare:
Busujima Ryoko's Route, cont.

Ryoko decides to spend some extra time with her partners not just to build bonds and get to know them better, but to learn some extra tools in order to help build her evolving idol image. While she does occasionally make mistakes, she no longer considers them unforgivable or beats herself up over them. Nobody can truly be perfect. Once Ryoko reaches Rank A, she can really start to feel all the progress she has made, especially from her extra lessons with Makoto. She is beginning to look and act more like an honest-to-goodness idol. Once ZetaPro is challenged by NAZO to face off at the Harvest Moon Festival, Ryoko cannot wait to show them how much she has improved over time and prove them she is able to change. Unfortunately, their performance gets cancelled halfway due to a pyrotechnic malfunction. Yamato suddenly arrives to pick up NAZO and mock ZetaPro, particularly Ryoko. The fact that ZetaPro hired someone like her is living proof of how low middle-class companies will sink for the sake of money and popularity. They figured they could easily cash in with the daughter of a well-known rock star. They probably do not pay her much and force/blackmail her to change her ways and become a more ideal idol. They just have no clue that no matter how much they try, they will never be able to change who she really is—a vulgar, hotheaded, street-fighting punk-like tomboy who looks and acts like a genuine bisexual—not even close to true idol material. Ryoko cannot take hearing these false accusations anymore and has no choice but to speak up. She claims she joined ZetaPro as an idol in order to take advantage of the opportunity they gave her to set foot into the professional music business, was treated fairly all this time, was kind to all their members, and, due to all the faith her partners, her producer, and a well-known “princely” idol had in her, was able to start adjusting to styles outside her comfort zone. More importantly, she has made so many fond memories with her new friends. Yamato scoffs at her speech, claiming all the time she spent with those “greedy pigs” has made her soft. He laughs as he escorts NAZO back to his limo. Ryoko did not mind snapping a little this time—she just had to voice her opinion. Kenji did not mind at all. Lots of cute, sweet girls tend to show a strong will these days. What she did was not very overly-masculine at all. Besides, she is doing a fantastic job despite slight hiccups here and there. On the drive back to the office, Ryoko wonders. Sure she is still used to the rock persona she has adapted nearly all her life, but her idol training has begun to awaken her dormant girly side. Neither side of her dominates the other and tends to suddenly show up in the most awkward of times. Could there be a way to settle into a happy medium for her sake as well as her fans?

On the day of the IU finals opening ceremonies, Ryoko suddenly listens in to a conversation between Kagura and Yamato. Kagura claims she must win the IU in order to maintain the legacy of her family. Knowing the rough treatment her parents gave her in the past, Yamato assures her he will do whatever it takes for NAZO to win the championship. Ryoko is surprised, finding it hard to believe that Kagura also comes from a musically talented and successful family. She is beginning to understand why Kagura treats her so harshly. It’s not so much as her boyish demeanor, but perhaps more to prove that the Ichimonji family is superior to Ryunosuke and Cobra. Unlike Ryoko who chose to live like her father, Kagura’s parents essentially forced their daughter down the path she is currently taking as if she has no choice but to carry on the Ichimonji family legacy. Feeling as though she might not be in the mood to talk, Ryoko continues to play her guitar. However, she cannot help feeling a little sorry for NAZO’s vocal queen…

During the quarterfinals, Namco Angel loses to NAZO. Makoto reminds everyone to keep a close eye on Ryoko. She has come such a long way since her debut. Makoto can tell there is something special in her that makes her unique among other idols. If there is anyone who can stand up to NAZO now, it’s Ryoko and her unit.

(to be continued)

Sorry, today has been quite a long day for me. I promise I'll finish the route tomorrow.

ZetaFlare:
Busujima Ryoko's Route, conclusion

The following day, Ryoko spends some time on a bench outside the VIP entrance playing her guitar once again. She seems to be very deep in thought. Kenji soon finds her outside and asks her what’s on her mind. Everyone else is all dressed up while Ryoko is still wearing her street clothes wasting time. As a matter of fact, Ryoko has been thinking about her future for a while now. After thinking about juggling both her rock girl and idol personalities around for a while as well as what Yamato and NAZO constantly tell her, Ryoko recently came up with an idea on how to make the most of them. She plans to combine her two traits into one in order to create a fresh new image the like of which the fans have never seen before. This way she can establish a happy medium while providing fans with something unique. Kenji is quite interested in the idea. However, Ryoko still has her doubts. A hybrid rock idol image can prove to be either hit or miss. While providing something completely different to the table, there is a possibility they go together like peanut butter and tartar sauce and look like a total mess. Kenji encourages her to give her idea a shot. How will she know her idea is a good one without taking the risk? However, her plans may have to be put on hold until the end of the IU. Ryoko will have to perform at her absolute prime in order to defeat NAZO. Ryoko understands, but is burning with enthusiasm for being able to express her thoughts to Kenji as she strums an intense, upbeat melody on her guitar. She stands back up, puts her guitar away, and heads back inside to get dressed up for the performance.

Meanwhile, Makoto is walking through the hall after gathering her belongings from the dressing room when she suddenly hears Yamato’s voice. He is on the phone with what sounds like one of his agents, mentioning something about putting his plans in motion and giving NAZO a guaranteed victory if it progresses perfectly. Makoto is shocked. Not only is NAZO’s producer a heartless jerk for mocking her unit (especially Yukiho) after defeating them in the quarterfinals, but it appears he might not be dealing from a straight deck. Makoto decides to investigate a bit further and find a way to counterattack.

Later that evening, Ryoko and the rest of ZetaPro take the stage to face NAZO and a confident Yamato. All of a sudden, Makoto arrives asking Ryoko if she has done a mic check. Ryoko tells her she has not. It was actually a good thing she did not test her mic yet. Makoto takes the headset Ryoko is currently wearing away and replaces it with a functional one. She also has a CD and a pair of bra pads in hand. To tell Ryoko the truth, they were all part of a dirty scheme set up by Yamato to expose her as a fraud, a lip syncher, and a crossdressing gay boy. Makoto heard everything from a phone conversation with one of his RyuuseiPro agents. They planned to give Ryoko a bum mic, use a prerecorded version of the song she is performing, and expose a pair of D-cup bra pads just before the judges reveal the final scores as if they found them in Ryoko’s dressing room. Believing Ryoko deserves a fair fight against NAZO after all she has accomplished and does not deserve that horrible level of slander, Makoto had no choice but to sneak into Yamato’s chambers dressed as a RyuuseiPro employee and steal the “evidence” from under his nose. He figured if the plan succeeded, Ryoko’s career would be ruined and NAZO would be assured an easy victory over his father’s company. Ryoko and Kenji can hardly believe Yamato would sink so low. All Yamato wanted to prove to Ryoko and ZetaPro was there is no such thing as a happy medium…you are either a punk rocker or an idol. Once you go down one path, that’s the path you are unfortunately stuck down for life. This is what is called destiny. Kenji demands Yamato quit his cowardly tactics and fight fairly. The rest of the conversation goes on regularly from there. Ryoko wants to prove once and for all that she can change her own destiny. Her father knows it. Makoto knows it. Kenji and the other two idols she works with know it. With that in mind, Ryoko decides to put her plan into effect right away. Today marks the birth of a hard-rockin’ idol! “So…let’s rock!”

ENDING

Ryoko’s plan turns into a smashing success! Old fans and new listeners alike love the idea of a combination rock star and pop idol. One day, Ryoko arrives at the office holding a letter. Before she shows Kenji the letter, she thanks him for all he has done for her…giving her the strength to work outside her comfort zone and discover new talents she never knew she had. Her father watched her IU performances and could not be any prouder of his daughter for what she has become. Even after everything she has accomplished and all those extra lessons she took with Makoto, she knows she is still far from perfect. To her, the sky’s the limit and it just gets higher and higher. Ryoko has decided to make a few changes to her future…she will remain an idol in order to continue to promote her fresh new image and encourage fans and new idols alike that they can become whatever their heart tells them to be. With that said, Ryoko opens her letter. It’s an invitation to perform at an island resort festival! Ryoko is even allowed to play her guitar while she is singing! Kenji congratulates her. Ryoko is later seen singing and playing the guitar on stage with Makoto and Yukiho cheering for her from the audience.

ZetaFlare:
Sorry, I forgot to get around responding to these.


--- Quote from: Amazing_Grace on November 19, 2014, 10:31:57 pm ---Loving Nagisa even more! Poor thing, but I'm glad I was able to watch her grow as an idol. That part where she found out her mother had died was just heartbreaking.

Shiori is really interesting too. I like her story and pity her from how her family treats her--I find it hard to believe she's only 13!.

Now to catch up on Tamaki who I totally forgot I skipped. Liking Ryoko so far too! Keep it up!

EDIT: Read Tamaki's story! Is it just me, or do a lot of these guys have parents that disapprove of them...? Geez. You'd think their families would LIKE their daughters being idols. I like her. Her past as an utaite and her miko-style performance is unique, and even her motives are nice. I liked her moving from just being boy-crazy to being a true (boy-crazy) idol.
I TOTALLY SHIP SHOUTAMAKI NOW OKAY.

--- End quote ---

If you think about it, some of their families had their reasons. Yutaka (Reika's adoptive father) wanted to keep Reika away from the outside world so she would not think about her dreadful past anymore. Tamaki's father only thought about passing down the family's miko legacy, especially after her mother died. Hanabi (Kaori's mother) was originally for the idea until she discovered how 573Pro was treating her daughter. Then she entered her judgmental phase, believing all companies promote their idols as if they were just fetish material. She thought what she was doing was best for her daughter. Then you have Shiori's uncle and his family who pretty much only intended to treat Shiori like trash. One, her real mother was a prostitute. Two, it was kind of a way for her uncle to give a big "f*** you" to his brother (Shiori's true father) for forcing the responsibility onto him.

Other than that, everyone else was for the idea. Think about Setsuna's grandparents...Asuka's talented father...Hinata's brother (especially after all the bullying she got, claiming disabled girls can't be idols)...Kotone's mother and grandmother (though if her good-for-nothing father were still around, he'd definitely be against it)...

Who's excited for Hotaru's story (last one!)? It took a long time, but I finally came up with something pretty interesting.

ZetaFlare:
Here we go! Last story mode route!

Kuroba Hotaru’s Route

Kenji first meets Hotaru at a nearby park. She is simply lying around gazing at the clouds without a care in the world. Kenji tries to get her attention, but she does not wish to be bothered right now and asks him to leave her in peace. She knows Kenji is the producer she saw from the Black Pearl Festival and is pretty sure this does not mean good news for her. Kenji is confused. He knows the president told him Hotaru would be the easygoing type, but it turns out to be a serious understatement. It is like she is completely lazy, uninspired, and even slightly antisocial. Even after Kenji gives her the news regarding her debut, she reacts very unenthusiastically almost as if she does not wish to become an idol. She pretty much knew it would inevitably happen, but claims it is going to be a pain in the neck and a horrible waste of time, especially considering the lessons. Kenji is a little concerned about her demeanor. Will Hotaru’s laziness prove to hold everybody back? There has to be some redeeming factor about her…

Hotaru hardly puts any effort into her first two lessons. She feels a bit relieved after knowing she will be backed up by two other idols, believing she would not have to put in as much time and work as she thought. Still, they expect her to act more like an ideal leader and put a little more effort into her work. Hotaru gets a little disappointed, thinking Kenji and the President just placed an even bigger burden upon her. Kenji is far from willing to give up on her, but how can she become an idol in her current state?

Kenji has his doubts as the unit is set to make their debut. Hotaru is still acting fussy and unenthusiastic. However, she surprises Kenji and the judges alike with an outstanding performance and angelic singing voice. Nobody at ZetaPro figured she had it in her. Underneath her lazy disposition lies such incredible potential. Hotaru claims she was not even trying during her audition. Kenji knows raising her will prove to be a daunting task, but if she can somehow find the inspiration to keep going, who knows what she can accomplish?

While Hotaru still does not care much for her lessons and some of her promotions, she tends to go all-out when she performs on stage or during a TV broadcast. Once Kenji and the others begin to catch on, they hope that sudden spark in enthusiasm will eventually carry over to the rest of her jobs, but Hotaru really sees no point in doing so just because she sees them as a waste of time and effort. However, she still manages to get the job done one way or another. For example, when she is recording for an advertisement, she usually only relies on tricks she learned watching other commercials on TV. Eventually, with the help of her partners, Hotaru’s unit eventually reaches Rank E and claims victory at their first festival. Now that she has managed to rank up, Hotaru believes now might be a good time to kick back and relax for a while. Kenji disagrees. It only means they will be getting more and better job opportunities. He urges Hotaru that because of this, she needs to remain vigilant and put some extra effort in her work and her lessons. If she takes too long a hiatus from her idol career, she may lose some displeased fans and take a few steps backwards. She may think being an idol is just about putting on a show for the fans, but Kenji claims it’s a lot more than that. Hotaru has had it with Kenji’s rambling. She claims he is sounding worse than her parents. Hotaru actually comes from a family tree full of talented and successful musicians. Her mother is a renowned opera singer who once performed with European theater companies. Her father is the concertmaster of an esteemed symphony orchestra in Sapporo who has performed several violin solo and concerto works over the course of his career. Their talents seemed to have passed down to their next of kin as Hotaru began to show signs of incredible singing talent during her youth. However, even after her parents urged her to find ways to utilize her blooming talents to the fullest, she refused to join school choirs and music clubs or take private lessons because to her they were all a big waste of time and not worth the effort. She would rather just relax and take it easy doing things that do not require much effort, like watching TV or playing video games. Sometimes she wished she did not have any musical talent. She would rather be like a cloud…nothing to do but simply float around in the sky. Her parents knew something was wrong with her. To make sure their daughter does not waste her life away like that, Hotaru’s parents sent her to Tokyo against her will to become an idol under 961Pro, aware of their standard of excellence and hearing about Kuroi’s want ads in search for new talent. They informed Kuroi not to allow Hotaru to return home until she becomes a top idol. Kuroi took full advantage of their wishes and used it to get Hotaru off her butt and back to work, much to her chagrin. Even now that she has switched companies, Hotaru still does not want to be an idol and wants to go back home to Sapporo, but she knows her parents will not let her set one foot inside the house in her current condition. The only reason she really puts any effort in her performances is essentially to trick her parents into thinking she is making progress and actually taking her job seriously. Still, reminiscing of her dilemma with her parents got her thinking. Seeing as though she is trapped and has nowhere else to go, she might as well move forward in her career just for the heck of it, even though she will not like it…anything to get back home and relax. Kenji is glad to see even the slightest spark of inspiration. He is still not too sure if Hotaru will use it to the fullest just yet, but a little bit can go a long way, especially considering her musical abilities.

(to be continued)

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