Underachievers

Hm? Why is the screen talking to me?

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Underachievers
Written by	Akira (日日日)
Type	Main
Episodes	24
Released	Mar 16th 2020
Characters

Underachievers (劣等生, rettousei; lit. poor student) is a main story released on Mar 16th 2020.

It features Hajime, Tori, Subaru, Hokuto, Makoto, Mao, Eichi, Hiiro, Aira, Mayoi, Tatsumi, Rinne, and Niki.

CGs

Prologue
What impressed me first, was the light.

Prologue
And as soon as I did—the idol, who was singing on stage, looked my way. Maybe it was just my illusion, but our eyes did meet.

Sleeper
Are you still half-asleep? Sorry to wake you up from your good dream...

Destroyer
My poor, lost lamb. Please take back what you just said. The doors of heaven will never open for those who wish for their own death.

Sentence
To be blunt, You have been wasting time and precious resources here but failed to shine. You have no right to be called idols.

These
Master Eichi~!

Nourishment
Sorry to keep you waiting~! Let's see, who ordered hamburger steak?

Entry
Oh, it's you, Shiratori! Good evening~♪ Sorry, I didn't realize it was you with all the crowd...

Emergence
—Everyone! Over here, quickly!

Idols
"That's true. We'll present you with awesome songs that'll make you forget all your worries! Let's enjoy the best Ensemble by Trickstar."

Idols
"Please listen, everyone! And smile! Let's make today our best memory!"

Idols
"Let's think about other things and the future when the Live is over!"

Idols
"Well then, let's go! ES Live stage! Now you are watching Trickstar, who you know so well!"

Episodes

1	Prologue	Past, Winter
<That day, I saw "idols" for the first time.>
2	Announce	Summer
<Welcome to Ensemble Square! Everything about idols is here! The idols have been waiting for you—the Witness to Miracles!>
3	Sleeper	Summer
Hiiro is awakened by Aira. After a long conversation that kept going off-topic, Aira finally agrees to be Hiiro's friend. But the very next moment, Hiiro invites him to "join him in destroying idols"...
4	Destroyer	Summer
Aira wonders why they've been called here—He's worried that their agency, STAR PRO, is going to fire them, and Hiiro fails to reassure him. As they are talking, Tatsumi walks into the room.
5	Gospel	Summer
Aira remembers Tatsumi was once a legendary idol. Tatsumi is grateful that Aira still recognizes him after his long hospital stay. Aira becomes uncertain about the reason they are there again, and Hiiro feels a sense of foreboding...
6	Encounter	Summer
Eichi, the one who called the underachievers here, also arrives. Despite the strange aura coming from the ceiling, Aira is excited to see Eichi in person. Tatsumi greets Eichi, another inpatient from the same hospital.
7	Explanation	Summer
Eichi briefly introduces the history of the idol industry. A part about Hiiro's older brother sparks Aira's curiosity. Eichi also speaks about Ensemble Square, a utopia for idols built by the Tenshouin Foundation.
8	Sentence	Summer
After introducing the significance of the ES and the benefits it provides, Eichi criticizes the underperformers present, including Aira, Hiiro, Tatsumi, and a hidden fourth person. It appears they will be fired soon...
9	Restructuring	Summer
Hiiro and Aira argue how they still want to be idols. Only Tatsumi realizes Eichi's true intentions. Eichi says he holds high expectations for them, even though they're on the layoff list. If they can perform well in the MDM, they can remain at STAR PRO.
10	These	Summer
Tori suddenly appears, telling Eichi that Trickstar will hold a guerrilla Live. Eichi goes to the venue in case of any emergency. Hiiro stops Eichi and asks him what is an idol?, and Eichi suggests they find the answer at the Live.
11	Lunch	Summer
Eichi leaves. Hiiro and the others go to the cafeteria to have lunch and discuss their next step. When Aira shows the others how to use the messaging app Hold-hands, he finds they've been added to a group chat called ALKALOID.
12	Orders	Summer
The message Aira has gotten states that they will form a unit of four with Mayoi, the guy who was hiding above the ceiling, move to the Starmony Dorms together, and prove themselves in the MDM. They'll start a new life as a unit.
13	System	Summer
Tatsumi explains terms like Unit and Dream Festival to Hiiro. With a better understanding of what they might face, the four realize they will become close friends supporting each other in the future.
14	Nourishment	Summer
Niki serves them food, but the order doesn't include Aira's parfait. Aira checks his order, only to find the money in his Hold-hands account has disappeared. Meanwhile, Niki feels Hiiro looks familiar somehow...
15	Monetization	Summer
Aira knows why his balance is low and explains to the other two about L$, the currency of ES and the symbol of popularity. In short, ES manages all the idols by distributing and deducting L$.
16	Ranking	Summer
Participating in the MDM costs a lot of L$, but the balances of Hiiro and the others are ridiculously low. They decide to raise money for the N1 Live and the MDM step by step.
17	Entry	Summer
Following Eichi's advice, Hiiro and the others come to Trickstar's Live venue. Hiiro finds something nostalgic. Aira runs into Hajime. They met once before by chance and since became good friends.
18	Target	Summer
Eichi comes and greets Hajime. He tells Hiiro and the others that his plan is meant to be a test for them. Hokuto suddenly appears onstage. Hiiro sees that Hokuto is talking to the guy he wants to destroy and leaves by himself...
19	Tricksters	Summer
Trickstar is preparing for the performance backstage. Hokuto returns and tells the others that they've been paid to be guest performers for the Live. To discover who this anonymous payer is, Trickstar accepted the job.
20	Doubt	Summer
Hokuto tells his unit a message sent from his father is actually sent by this suspicious payer. It was he who drew Hokuto out—a threatening, aggressive, and rude man named Rinne Amagi.
21	Fate	Summer
Hiiro catches up with his older brother Rinne. He realizes Rinne has changed a lot. Aira and Tatsumi chase after Hiiro to stop him before he causes trouble. Meanwhile, Tatsumi notices the hidden person is taking action, too...
22	Emergence	Summer
While Aira and Tatsumi catch up with Hiiro, Rinne breaks several stage lights with steel marbles and escapes through the chaos. Aira persuades him to leave in case they get blamed for the damage. Right then, Mayoi reveals himself and shows them a secret exit.
23	Idols	Summer
Tori reports to Eichi that the underachievers and the troublemakers have disappeared, and Trickstar will soon handle the chaos. As Trickstar members get on stage, their passion reassures the audience.
24	Starlight	Summer
Following Mayoi, Hiiro and the others leave through a secret passageway. Although they miss Trickstar's performance, they form a closer bond with each other. The underachievers wish upon the stars—Let's become idols together.

References

Underachievers

劣等生

rettousei

poor student

Main2

Akira (日日日)

24

Mar 16th 2020

Hajime Shino

17-18,23

Tori Himemiya

10,23

Subaru Akehoshi

19,20,23

Hokuto Hidaka

18-20,23

Makoto Yuuki

19,20,23

Mao Isara

19,20,23

Eichi Tenshouin

6-10,18,23

Hiiro Amagi

3-18,21,22,24

Aira Shiratori

3-18,21,22,24

Mayoi Ayase

22,24

Tatsumi Kazehaya

4-18,21,22,24

Rinne Amagi

21,22

Niki Shiina

14

Prologue

Announce

Sleeper

Destroyer

Gospel

Encounter

Explanation

Sentence

Restructuring

These

Lunch

Orders

System

Nourishment

Monetization

Past, Winter//1

Summer//2-24

<That day, I saw "idols" for the first time.>

<Welcome to Ensemble Square! Everything about idols is here! The idols have been waiting for you—the Witness to Miracles!>

Hiiro is awakened by Aira. After a long conversation that kept going off-topic, Aira finally agrees to be Hiiro's friend. But the very next moment, Hiiro invites him to "join him in destroying idols"...

Aira wonders why they've been called here—He's worried that their agency, STAR PRO, is going to fire them, and Hiiro fails to reassure him. As they are talking, Tatsumi walks into the room.

Aira remembers Tatsumi was once a legendary idol. Tatsumi is grateful that Aira still recognizes him after his long hospital stay. Aira becomes uncertain about the reason they are there again, and Hiiro feels a sense of foreboding...

Eichi, the one who called the underachievers here, also arrives. Despite the strange aura coming from the ceiling, Aira is excited to see Eichi in person. Tatsumi greets Eichi, another inpatient from the same hospital.

Eichi briefly introduces the history of the idol industry. A part about Hiiro's older brother sparks Aira's curiosity. Eichi also speaks about Ensemble Square, a utopia for idols built by the Tenshouin Foundation.

After introducing the significance of the ES and the benefits it provides, Eichi criticizes the underperformers present, including Aira, Hiiro, Tatsumi, and a hidden fourth person. It appears they will be fired soon...

Hiiro and Aira argue how they still want to be idols. Only Tatsumi realizes Eichi's true intentions. Eichi says he holds high expectations for them, even though they're on the layoff list. If they can perform well in the MDM, they can remain at STAR PRO.

Tori suddenly appears, telling Eichi that Trickstar will hold a guerrilla Live. Eichi goes to the venue in case of any emergency. Hiiro stops Eichi and asks him what is an idol?, and Eichi suggests they find the answer at the Live.

Eichi leaves. Hiiro and the others go to the cafeteria to have lunch and discuss their next step. When Aira shows the others how to use the messaging app Hold-hands, he finds they've been added to a group chat called ALKALOID.

The message Aira has gotten states that they will form a unit of four with Mayoi, the guy who was hiding above the ceiling, move to the Starmony Dorms together, and prove themselves in the MDM. They'll start a new life as a unit.

Tatsumi explains terms like Unit and Dream Festival to Hiiro. With a better understanding of what they might face, the four realize they will become close friends supporting each other in the future.

Niki serves them food, but the order doesn't include Aira's parfait. Aira checks his order, only to find the money in his Hold-hands account has disappeared. Meanwhile, Niki feels Hiiro looks familiar somehow...

Aira knows why his balance is low and explains to the other two about L$, the currency of ES and the symbol of popularity. In short, ES manages all the idols by distributing and deducting L$.

Participating in the MDM costs a lot of L$, but the balances of Hiiro and the others are ridiculously low. They decide to raise money for the N1 Live and the MDM step by step.

Following Eichi's advice, Hiiro and the others come to Trickstar's Live venue. Hiiro finds something nostalgic. Aira runs into Hajime. They met once before by chance and since became good friends.

Eichi comes and greets Hajime. He tells Hiiro and the others that his plan is meant to be a test for them. Hokuto suddenly appears onstage. Hiiro sees that Hokuto is talking to the guy he wants to destroy and leaves by himself...

Trickstar is preparing for the performance backstage. Hokuto returns and tells the others that they've been paid to be guest performers for the Live. To discover who this anonymous payer is, Trickstar accepted the job.

Hokuto tells his unit a message sent from his father is actually sent by this suspicious payer. It was he who drew Hokuto out—a threatening, aggressive, and rude man named Rinne Amagi.

Hiiro catches up with his older brother Rinne. He realizes Rinne has changed a lot. Aira and Tatsumi chase after Hiiro to stop him before he causes trouble. Meanwhile, Tatsumi notices the hidden person is taking action, too...

While Aira and Tatsumi catch up with Hiiro, Rinne breaks several stage lights with steel marbles and escapes through the chaos. Aira persuades him to leave in case they get blamed for the damage. Right then, Mayoi reveals himself and shows them a secret exit.

Tori reports to Eichi that the underachievers and the troublemakers have disappeared, and Trickstar will soon handle the chaos. As Trickstar members get on stage, their passion reassures the audience.

Following Mayoi, Hiiro and the others leave through a secret passageway. Although they miss Trickstar's performance, they form a closer bond with each other. The underachievers wish upon the stars—Let's become idols together.

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