The life of a national idol is hard and fleeting. Is it worth months of strain for an illusory fame and a bank account full of zeros, holding one"s composure, pushing rivals aside with elbows, trembling at night from the fear of making a mistake, losing health and going on tour? Wouldn"t it be better to become a local star, promoting events in your quiet hometown where people know you, love you, and won"t expect anything extraordinary? Yes, the sums are different, but a high‑school senior would not mind them anyway, and the job is far more pleasant than carrying trays and washing dishes! This was exactly what 16‑year‑old Nanako Usami decided, upon her uncle"s suggestion—a magistrate employee—who became the "face" of the town Nagarekawa. She shared this relatively light burden with her older sister Yukari Kohinat, a smart, beautiful girl and also the granddaughter of a local media magnate. Now whatever happens in town—the girls are right here, and the friends Yu and Mirai have joined them. They will sing, dance, appear on TV, all from the heart, without strain or hypocrisy. When work is a joy—and life is a joy—then you must take the burden upon yourself. Kozma Prutkov was not wrong to say: "Everyone, when used in the right place, brings benefit."
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