What? Somebody is asking me to audition for them...?

Yes, that's right!
I just received this email a second ago!

It's from a company called “B1 Products”.
They do video production for commercials and music videos.

Apparently, they're going to hold an audition at the end of this month to find an actress to appear in their next commercial. And they want you to try for the role, Shizuku!

A commercial...?
If it's one of those that's going to be broadcast all over the country, then it'll be a huge chance for us to get our name out there.

So, what is this commercial for?

You're not gonna believe it...!

It's going to be a commercial for Gran Fleur's latest line of eye shadows! And it's going to be broadcast nationwide!

What...?!

Gran Fleur...?!
They're one of the biggest cosmetics companies out there!

Y-Yeah, and their commercials always feature really famous actresses!
They're really popular for their “sophisticated lady” feel.

Yes, they normally do target those in their twenties and thirties, but things are different this time around. They have a younger demographic in mind, which is why they want a younger actress.

Still, it's hard to believe that I'm being asked to audition for a Gran Fleur commercial...

This definitely seems like an enormous opportunity for us.

Appearing in a Gran Fleur commercial would give our reputation a huge boost, since they're always so beautifully made.

Plus, appearing in this commercial would mean becoming the face of the brand.

Between product-launch events and magazine interviews, your media exposure has a chance to increase significantly as a result!

What do you say, Shizuku?

I don't see any reason to turn down this offer, but I'd also like to hear your opinion first.

...

To be honest, I'm a little unsure...

When I was still modelling, I heard that only the chosen few get to appear in Gran Fleur commercials. In other words, this audition isn't going to be easy...

But...

I'd like to give it a try.
Especially since I don't know if I'll ever get an opportunity like this again.

Okay, got it.
Then, go do your best!

In that case, I'll let them know you'd like to audition for this role!

Okay, thank you very much...!

Oh, Saito, that reminds me!

Have we received any other offers besides this one...?

No...

I didn't see anything else in my inbox.

I actually tried seeing if there was something wrong with the delivery system, but everything has been working correctly. I'm still in the middle of figuring out what's going on...

Okay...

It doesn't make any sense that we'd suddenly stop receiving offers like this. It just isn't natural.

I agree...
Even if we were to stop getting offers, it would happen more gradually than this.

Exactly. We need to keep investigating the root cause of all this, but...

Regardless of what that cause is, what we do isn't going to change.

We have to keep doing everything we can, in order to continue moving forward bit by bit.

Right...

(Which means...)

I promise to do my absolute best for this audition.

If I manage to win this role, then we may start receiving offers again like we previously did.

Shizuku...

Thank you.
But try not to pressure yourself too much.
This is a problem that we have to solve together.

Let's all keep doing our best and continue making progress towards our Butokan show!

Yes, let's...!