Cinderella Girls S2 E11

## Plot

Uzuki is back at 346 Pro, and runs into Mishiro, who blatantly insults her. Then she runs into Mio and Rin. Mio hugs her, happy to see her, but Rin doesn't say anything. The Christmas reunion concert is the next day. Uzuki still doesn't know if she can perform. Rin yells at her *again*. No, you stop it! Luckily, it's much shorter this time. And when they're waiting for the elevator, Rin finally apologizes for her "embarrassing outburst." GASP! Could this be… character development? Uzuki runs into Kirari, Rika, Miku, Miria, and Riina. They're glad to see her and talk about all that's happened to them in the past six months. Uzuki asks all the girls what they first felt when they became an idol. Mio gives Uzuki a star to write a wish on. Mishiro once again tries to pressure the producer into firing Uzuki, or she'll do it herself, but he holds firm on his decision. The manager suggests that Mishiro go to the Christmas concert. Uzuki can't think of a wish or dream to write down on the star. She sees the producer at her school, and yes, he gets in trouble with the police again. It's the day of the concert. Uzuki and the producer stop by the concert hall where Uzuki worked as a staffer last year. She learns that the producer was also there. Uzuki wanted to do her best at the ball so the department wouldn't be dissolved, but she felt that everyone else was shining except for her. She's still scared. One emotional talk later, and Uzuki shows up at the venue. In her school uniform. New Gen reunites with a group hug and tears. They tell Uzuki to keep her star on her. She goes out on the stage by herself to sing a solo. She's scared and gets stage fright at first, but her friends cheer her on, including Miho. She sings the song S(mile)ING! This happened to first air on World Smile Day 2015, FYI. *There was a place that I yearned for But I just viewed it from afar Everyone lined up on either side of me Are bright, shining diamonds Dive into the spotlight! A glowing voice that suits me I want you to hear it, my big dream and melody As for crying over spilled milk I say goodbye Go! I won't lose heart anymore! I vow to shine more I'll make a pinkie swear with the future and rise Won't give up anymore I'll make a pinkie swear with yesterday's me, depressed and staying in bed Live! There's no end Always smiling! Singing! Dancing! All my… I'll keep singing with all my love!* All of New Gen is crying, Uzuki does great, and even Mishiro is touched. Or at least impressed, no matter how much she tries to deny it. I'd just like to say that even though I hate Rin, I have nothing but love for her seiyuu, Ayaka Fukuhara. She's an amazing singer, and she should be proud of all she's accomplished. It's not her fault at all that I happen to hate a character she voiced. She's got nothing to do with it. It's just the script and my interpretation of this whole Project Krone fiasco.

## Review

Other than Rin needing to get better at apologies (similar to Naomi, Kion, and Bunga), I really liked this episode. I also finally watched episode 25 today. I guess I just didn't want it to end, or maybe I was worried or scared that I wouldn't like it, but I did. There are a lot of monologues though. It's still really good. I love Uzuki. She's like my sister. Another shout out to you, sis, even if you never read this, I just want you to know that I love you!