Ep. 9: Mahiru menerima komisi Yukine sementara Kano menghadapi masa lalu penyanyi idola yang menyakitkan

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In a flashback, Kano says she aspires to be like her mother. In the present, JELEE rejoices over reaching 100,000 followers. Mahiru tells Kiui about the commission offer she received. She says that while it’s a challenging role, she wants to go for it. Mahiru visits Mei to inquire about Kano's mother. Mei gives her a thorough history of Yukine's work. Mei also tentatively reveals that Yukine may be behind an online account exposing idols. Mahiru tells Kano over the phone that Yukine sent her a commission request. Kano recommends Mahiru not take the commission but doesn't explain why. Mahiru, feeling conflicted, decides to meet Yukine before making a decision. During their meeting, Yukine explains the project, and Mahiru realizes the massive scale behind it. Yukine says Mahiru's work was inspirational, which was the primary reason for her choice. Yukine adds that Mahiru is rapidly improving and will meet her expectations. Mahiru feels a strong sense of validation and accepts the commission request. In a flashback, Kano's backstory as an idol is shown. Yukine selects Kano as the center performer because she believes Kano has a gift for singing. Kano's teammates dislike her, thinking she got her position through nepotism. A year into her idol career, Kano sees Mahiru's jellyfish mural and is moved. While rehearsing, Kano finds evidence that her teammate Mero is behind the online account "LookIdiot," which exposed idols. Realizing Mero sabotaged other performers, Kano punches her in a fit of rage. Onlookers record the fight, ending Kano's idol career and adversely impacting the group due to negative publicity. In the present, Mahiru informs JELEE she will take the commission and cannot work on the MV. Kano breaks down in tears, calls Mahiru a liar, and says she would be nothing without her. Mahiru is heartbroken. Kano reflects that her mother saw potential in Mahiru, not her. (Source: Wikipedia)