You're the Star!

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*Anata wa sūtadesu!*

**You're the Star!** is the fifth and final episode of the Ninjala 2D Cartoon Anime, with a focus on Emma. It follows recruiter Lauren Warren as she attempts to recruit Emma into the WNA, and details the latter's origins. It was released on January 6, 2021.

## Overview

Lauren Warren, a recruiter for the World Ninja Association, hears stories of a "vigilante hero" who has been fighting against crime. She locates the vigilante, an orphan girl named Emma, under the guise of a talent scout and offers her an opportunity to become famous, starting with a dancing audition. While auditioning, Emma is initially nervous but manages to win the audition when she is encouraged by the audience cheering for her. After winning the audition, Lauren reveals to her that she works for the WNA and that she and Emma are ninja; she offers her a chance to join and Emma accepts the offer. After some shows, Lauren tells her that her next show is called "Ninjala".

## Synopsis

At the WNA Headquarters, agent Lauren Warren examines reports of a so-called "vigilante hero" fighting against mafia activity. Interested, Lauren travels to locate the vigilante and finds Emma dancing on the side of the street while onlookers watch. While dancing, Emma uses her enhanced hearing ability to observe the area, overhearing a conversation between two mafia members arranging a deal, and leaves shortly after.

Later that night, the two men meet at the docks to trade two briefcases. Emma interrupts them and swiftly subdues them, losing a ring accessory from her hair in the process. The next night, Lauren tracks down Emma as she is returning a lost bag. She is initially defensive, mistaking Lauren for a cop; Lauren introduces herself under the guise of a talent scout looking for young talent, claiming to have seen it in Emma and wanting to make her famous.

Emma tells Lauren that she grew up poor in an orphanage and didn't have many of her own things. She claims that her dancing would help to cheer up the other children, and that she would watch many famous dancers on television, wanting to be a star dancer herself one day. When asked about why she wanted to become a vigilante, Emma explains that her enhanced hearing allows her to hear bad things about to happen, and that she wanted to help. Lauren proposes that Emma audition in the Stars of Tomorrow talent show, to which Emma is initially hesitant but agrees after Lauren's encouragement.

A month later, Emma enters the Stars of Tomorrow audition. When her turn comes up, Emma is very anxious and dances awkwardly. She is further demoralized when she overhears some people in the audience bickering her, but Lauren points out that are others cheering her on within the crowd. Reinvigorated, the cheers restore her morale, and Emma begins to dance incredibly well. During the show, she manifests an ability to create ghost-like copies of herself. Emma receives a roar of applause and wins the audition.

Lauren congratulates Emma backstage after the performance. She reveals that she not really a talent scout, but is actually an agent from the World Ninja Association. She explains that they are both ninja, which Emma at first believes to be a joke. Lauren continues to explain the WNA's mission to make sure ninja bloodlines live on and to spread the message that ninja are not dangerous or evil. Emma is awestruck after learning of her ninja ancestry, and agrees to join Lauren with the WNA. Emma continues to perform more shows with Lauren as a coach, gaining a following and many fans over time. After another show some time later, Emma asks what their next show is. Lauren answers by showing her a poster for the Ninjala tournament.

## Characters in order of appearance

1. Emma
2. Lauren Warren

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## Trivia

* Similar events are retold in the anime episode Ninja Dancer Emma.