Episode 02 - Shin Oikawa is an Amazing Guy!!

**Shin Oikawa is an Amazing Guy!!** is the 2nd episode of the *Dream Festival!* anime series. The episode aired on October 7, 2016.

## Plot

*Kanade attempts to get to know Shin while bonding with Itsuki and Chizuru to prepare for a concert. However, he finds himself struggling to relate to Shin and he is unable to reach him.*

## Summary

Kanade and his family are watching a recent idol report for any mention of him before he takes off for school. There he meets up with a friend, who is envious of his sudden luck. He reveals that a website was made about Kanade, much to his surprise. During class Kanade's sudden popularity appears not to have been lost on others. A few classmates ask for an autograph; but it's Haruto's they want.

After school Kanade brings up the autographs when Haruto realizes he forgot to introduce him to the President of the agency, Sho Yotsuba. Sho invites Kanade to enjoy the malasada donuts he has before going on to explain how difficult it can be to obtain an official CD debut. Kanade will have to win first place in the Rookie Stage of Dream Fes, he'll also need to form a unit and points out that Haruto won it previously with *Sankishi*. It was a legendary event because he gathered at least a million Dorica. Kanade feels overwhelmed and unsure of where to begin, but Sho though ahead. He set up a performance for him alongside Itsuki and Chizuru.

Before sending him on his way, Sho hands over the uniform worn at the agency. Kanade changes and admires his new attire when Chizuru and Itsuki join him. Chizuru happily tries to think up a nickname for Kanate and they head outside to enjoy the snack Itsuki brought. Kanade is impressed to learn that Itsuki's family runs a sweet shop. Chizuru also reveals that they come from the same town and knew each other before becoming idols, but they didn't become really good friends until afterwards. The trio spend a little more time chatting before they get to training, starting with practicing their Dorica catch. Out of instinct, Kanade keeps dodging- rather than trying to catch, earning a scolding from Chizuru as he shows off his own prowess, along with Itsuki. By the time Kanade matches to catch one he gets injured.

Next the trio head to dance class, where they must watch the teacher and memorize the dance given to them. Once again, Kanade is overwhelmed but after some advice he manages to keep up with them. Junya continues to give him a cold shoulder and he notices Shin, who has been keeping to himself.

At the cafeteria, Itsuki and Chizuru explain that the food is free, and seeing how many sweets he got causes Junya to remind Chizuru the importance of a healthy diet. To their surprise, they find Haruto serving food and Itsuki explains that this is because he enjoys cooking. The guys watch with amazement as Haruto charmingly persuades Junya to take a lot more food than he actually needs, and once they sit down he offers some of it to Itsuki. As everyone is eating Kanade is distracted by Shin, who sat several tables away from them. It isn't uncommon, and Chizuru brings up that some of the others theorize he had a dramatic past. Junya claims its not worth trying to talk to him because he's been like this the entire time.

Chizuru and Itsuki inform Kanade that they won't be with him until later due to work, and he is uncomfortable when he is forced to share a ride with Shin on the way to his next job. He was told to shadow Shin as a means of learning, and Kanade awkwardly attempts to figure out what to do since they never spoken before. He tries to ask Shin what his favorite food is, and he answers a moment later, but he refuses Kanade's attempt at encouraging a discussion. Once they arrive Kanade wonders how someone like Shin can be an idol, and he remains unimpressed with him until he observes him work. He sees the true aura of an idol and is left in a daze as they head to his next job of recording. He watches as Shin makes some corrections and continues to observe him as he acts charming and witty during a radio interview.

Later in the day the two head back to the Agency. By now, Kanade admires Shin and tries to speak to him again, telling him that watching him has inspired him to want to work even harder. He wishes that they could be in a unit together, but this frustrates Shin. Shin serves him some harsh reality and takes off.

Kanade leaves feeling irritated by this and takes a bath after he gets home, thinking about Shin and wondering what made him say what he did.

The next day, Kanade meets up with Itsuki and Chizuru to discuss which songs they will perform. While concerned they may not be ready, Kanade reveals he would like to sing a song Shin wrote lyrics for. He discovered it the previous night and gave it a listen, he also learned some more about Shin and how he acted as a child. While the song seems to be about heartbreak, he likes it and thinks that it would be a way of reaching out to him. Itsuki goes on to point out that everyone thought Shin would make a good actor, and Chizuru brings up that he heard people say that Shin abruptly quit, but he doesn't know why.

Eventually the performance arrives. Kanade is nervous but Itsuki and Chizuru manage to calm him down. As this is going on Junya is leaving as Shin arrives. Junya brings up that Kanade has a performance that day, but Shin claims he is uninterested. But after he hears Kanade announce that it is a personal song written by Shin, he becomes curious and observes the nearby monitor. He watches as they gain their Dorica and change attire to perform, and once the performance ends the trio leave discussing how much fun they had performing together.

Kanade spots Shin and eagerly tries to explain to him how much effort he put into his song to make the performance perfect for him, but Shin briskly tells him off for misunderstanding the song's true meaning. He storms off, leaving Kanade confused by his behavior when Sho approaches with concern. He asks if he has seen Shin, revealing that a recent scandal about him has surfaced: Shin has a girlfriend. Kanade is alarmed as he quickly overlooks the article, in which the lyrics and song are said to be about this girl and he realizes how much he just hurt Shin.

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