Stage 1-4

**Stage 1-4** is a story stage of Chapter 1: Final Program.

## Script

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* B.S. Entertainment
* **Agent**: Look, miss, um... I'm sorry. If you want to book our client Kiro, just having money isn't enough.
* **Agent**: Almost every show wants us. We can only pick those with the highest audience ratings.
* **MC**: But Miracle Finder was rated number one, 2 years ago...
* **Agent**: I was a fan of Miracle Finder too. What a pity that the previous producer passed away.
* **Agent**: I'm sorry, but business is business.
* I had to leave Kiro's agency. After this second swing and miss, I only felt more dejected.
* **MC**: The company's going under... I better just take the subway back instead of a cab.
* **MC**: And on the way I can buy some snacks and fruit to comfort the crew.
* A supermarket nearby B.S. Entertainment
* As I purchased my crew's favorite snacks, I rehearsed in my mind how to break the news to them.
* While lost in thought, a slender hand appeared in front me-- we've grabbed the same bag of chips.
* I turned my head, and the person beside me turned to look at me as well.
* A smile was hidden in his deep eyes. I could not help but be attracted.
* **MC**: Kiiii... mmph!
* Kiro suddenly covered my mouth with his hand and glanced around.
* His smiling eyes told me he's not angry at all about my impulsiveness.
* **Kiro**: Shhh... I don't wanna get noticed.
* I nodded.
* Our little scene seemed to have drawn attention, so we squatted down in hiding.
* We crouched together next to that shelf, waiting until he could get away unnoticed.
* Looking at the bag of chips in my hand, I suddenly had to suppress a laugh.
* **MC**: Bbbwa-ha!
* **Kiro**: Uh?
* **MC**: Sorry, I just saw you on huge screens, and now, we're squatting here like little kids.
* **MC**: I can't help it...
* **Kiro**: If I were still a little kid, I definitely wouldn't let you have the last bag of chips.
* I turned around and found Kiro looking at the chips in my hand, seemingly not willing to give up.
* I now felt like I was in some big secret, and my heart somehow beat faster.
* **MC**: You... really like this flavor of chips?
* **Kiro**: Actually... I can't really recall. Since my career took off, I don't get to eat chips.
* **Kiro**: I just, um, want to see the prize card inside. Everyone is collecting them, right?
* I held up the chips and saw the notice on the packaging about promotional Batman AR cards.
* I thought for a moment, opened the pack, and took out the card.
* **MC**: Take it.
* **Kiro**: Thanks. If we were kids, we would already be best friends.
* **MC**: Oh no!
* **Kiro**: What?
* **MC**: ... I haven't paid for it yet.
* **Kiro**: Oh! Yeah...
* **MC**: Let's just pay up later...
* **MC**: So sorry, ma'am. I'll buy 10 bags later!
* **MC**: Sorry!
* **Kiro**: Sorry!
* We looked at each other and burst out laughing.
* Remembering what he just said, I handed him a chip.
* **MC**: Now that it's opened... don't you want to have a try?
* Kiro looked at me in surprise.
* **MC**: One chip couldn't hurt, right?
* Kiro hesitated for 2 seconds and took the chip.
* **Kiro**: Yeah.. Thanks. Um... do you like chips?

* Choice 1: Like
* Choice 2: Don't Like

* **MC**: Yes, this is my favorite flavor.
* **Kiro**: You like this flavor? Okay, I'll keep that in mind.

- **MC**: No, I don't like chips.

- **Kiro**: Then-- I don't like them either!

- **MC**: Eh?

- **Kiro**: Next time how about sharing something you like with me?

- He looked into my eyes and let out a smile.

- Even though I know smiling at fans is his job, I couldn't help but feel my face get all flushed.

- **Kiro**: Thanks. I have to go now. Next time we meet, I'll bring my favorite snack to share with you.

- **MC**: Um... hey, wait a minute! Kiro!

- He turned back suddenly and drew very close.

- **Kiro**: Shhh!

- **MC**: Sorry, I forgot again...

- I gathered my confidence and took out my business card.

- **MC**: Actually, I'm a producer at MC Company.

- **MC**: I'd like to invite you to the last episode of Miracle Finder-- We can pay you a lot!

- **Kiro**: Is Miracle Finder ending? When I was a kid, I would wait in front of the TV for it to come on every day.

- **MC**: Yeah, we've lost funding, so... I want to end on a high note.

- **MC**: Your fans say you have the superpower to make everyone fall in love with you.

- **MC**: I think a Miracle Finder episode like that would definitely attract viewers, right?

- **Kiro**: So wait, now I get to be one of the superhumans on Miracle Finder?

- **Kiro**: But... then, what would I do? Stare at the audience and think "Love me... Love me..."?

- **MC**: Haha! Um... maybe some singing or a performance?

- **MC**: Or I was thinking, maybe talk about how you come up with your songs and performances?

- **MC**: About your creative process, and how you do that love-at-first-sight thing--

- As I prattle on about my thoughts for the show, I suddenly realized Kiro has turned all quiet.

- **MC**: What? You don't like this direction? Of course, it's just some preliminary ideas...

- **Kiro**: No, it's settled! I'll do it! Let's just go back and find my agent!

- **MC**: Really! That's great!

- Then I thought of the agent's reply to me just then and fell into despair again.

- **MC**: Actually, I just came from B.S., and your agent turned me down already...

- Kiro, who was so excited at first, fell into a similar despair at hearing those words.

- **Kiro**: Sorry... It's such a special show. I really want to be a part of it.

- **Kiro**: But... I don't really decide my schedule.

- Even a big celebrity has moments of helplessness.

- Seeing Kiro's troubled expression, I felt I just had to comfort him.

- **MC**: Um... it's okay! I'm still gonna do all I can to make the last show great... Will you watch?

- **Kiro**: Of course. I wouldn't miss it.

- **Kiro**: And later... If you have other shows, will you invite me again to be on one of those?

- To a producer, such a question is like a gift from heaven.

- **MC**: Of course! I'll have a thorough plan prepared! --Oh, can I have your contact info?

- **Kiro**: No problem! I'll be eagerly expecting your next invitation!

- **MC**: Mmhmm, you can count on it.

- No matter how Miracle Finder ends up, I will make a show that's worthy of Kiro's presence.

- Before that, I will draw Miracle Finder to a beautiful close for the audience, my colleagues, and my dad.