Ep. 5: Mahiru Faces Artistic Insecurity After JELEE's Viral Success and Finds Resolve
JELEE's music video gains unexpected fame because Mahiru uploaded the wrong file, highlighting eccentricity over quality. Mahiru obsessively monitors online reactions but feels uneasy when comments criticize her illustration skills. She becomes distressed after seeing a renowned artist create superior fan art of her character, leading to feelings of inadequacy compared to her talented bandmates. Kano visits Mahiru to offer support, listening as Mahiru confesses she feels like an ordinary hobbyist among gifted peers. During a heartfelt meeting at an aquarium, Mahiru resolves to improve her work and meet her own standards. She creates her best illustration yet, allowing JELEE's subsequent music video to succeed on its own merits. The group celebrates the New Year at a shrine, where Kano kisses Mahiru on the cheek, causing Mahiru to awkwardly brush it off.
Episodes
- Ep. 1 · Mahiru discovers her hidden mural and meets former idol Kano Yamanouchi in Shibuya
- Ep. 2 · Kano and Mahiru recruit Mei to compose music for their idol group JELEE.
- Ep. 3 · Mahiru and Kiui Collaborate on JELEE Music Video Animation Project
- Ep. 4 · JELEE members collaborate on a new music video while The Sunflower Dolls address their past scandal.
- Ep. 5 · Mahiru Faces Artistic Insecurity After JELEE's Viral Success and Finds Resolve
- Ep. 6 · JELEE helps 31-year-old Miiko face ageism and bullying while composing a song
- Ep. 7 · Kano and Kiui pursue licenses while Mahiru discusses art school ambitions with Kano.
- Ep. 8 · JELEE prepares for a masked live show while Kano’s past as an idol sparks online controversy.
- Ep. 9 · Mahiru accepts Yukine's commission while Kano confronts painful idol past