Ep. 5: Mahiru Menghadapi Keraguan Seni Setelah Kesuksesan Viral JELEE dan Menemukan Tekad

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It is revealed that JELEE's MV became popular because Mahiru uploaded the incorrect file. Consequently, JELEE's song gained popularity not for its quality, but rather for its eccentricity. Kiui emphasizes that even unconventional publicity benefits an indie music group. Mahiru is elated by their newfound popularity and obsessively checks online comments. However, she starts to feel uneasy when the comments question the quality of her illustrations. Mei, Kano, and Mahiru notice that a famous online illustrator drew fan art of Mahiru's art. Seeing the picture, Mahiru begins to feel inadequate, realizing that the fan art is far better than her original illustration. Sensing Mahiru's distress, Kano visits her at home to offer support. Mahiru confides that she feels like an imposter given how talented the other three members of JELEE are. In comparison, Mahiru feels that she is just an ordinary high school girl who likes drawing as a hobby. After Kano leaves, Mahiru also acknowledges to herself that she resents that a very talented artist drew her own character better. Kano and Mahiru meet up and have a heartfelt conversation at an aquarium. Mahiru resolves to improve her illustrations and live up to her own expectations. She goes all out and draws her best illustration yet. JELEE releases another MV, this time garnering popularity based on its own merits. The girls celebrate the New Year together and each of them makes a wish at the shrine. While lying on the snow, Kano kisses Mahiru on the cheek and Mahiru awkwardly brushes it off. (Source: Wikipedia, edited)