A New Journey
Ichigo Production had quietly withdrawn from the idol industry. The company's name had become synonymous with Ai's tragic loss, and it had completely lost its influence in the industry. Yet for Miyako, this wasn't an end — it was a sign of a new beginning.
Reflecting on her own past and the values that Ichigo Production once represented, Miyako started seeking a new path. The rise of social media and the influence of internet celebrities could no longer be ignored. The world had changed, and Miyako realized she needed to change with it. To rebuild the company, she had to pivot from the idol world to a different industry.
One morning, while sitting at her desk, Miyako picked up Ruby's tablet. On the screen was a live stream of an internet influencer Ruby had been watching. At that moment, a spark lit in Miyako's mind.
"In this world, lights no longer shine only on the stage; internet stars are scattering their own stardust too," she thought.
That very day, she officially changed the name of Ichigo Production. Strawberry Production was born. The company would now guide and manage internet celebrities. Miyako, alone at first, began to carefully build this new world, step by step. She carried the weight of the past on her shoulders but chose to walk boldly toward the future.
The Footsteps of a New Generation
Twelve years later, a new star group was rising to the stage. Ruby Hoshino, supported by her brother Aqua Hoshino, along with streamer Mem-cho and actress Kana Arima, had formed the new B-Komachi. Strawberry Production stood firmly behind them, guiding them on their journey back to the spotlight.
The seeds Miyako had planted years ago were finally bearing fruit. The Hoshino family, who had once kept Ichigo Production alive, was now breathing new life into Strawberry Production. This time, however, they were more cautious, more determined not to repeat the mistakes of the past.
A Name That Defies Time: B-Komachi
One day, Miyako was tidying up the old office storage. Amid the dusty shelves and worn files, her eyes caught sight of something.
Two posters.
The first was an old one, from the days when the original B-Komachi ruled the stages — Takamine, Watanabe, Meimei, Aril, Kyun, and, standing proudly in front, Ai Hoshino. They all posed with hopeful gazes. The poster was dusty, but the emotions it evoked were still fresh.
Miyako gently brushed the dust off and held the poster in her hands. She paused, feeling the warmth of the past. "Those days..." she whispered to herself.
Then, from a higher shelf, another poster caught her eye. This time, it was of the new B-Komachi — Ruby, Kana, and Mem-cho. They looked young, confident, and full of hope. Ruby's bright smile brought the poster to life.
Miyako placed the two posters side by side.
"Past and future," she thought.
The dream that once shook the stages through the original B-Komachi was being reborn with the new generation. A name that defies time: B-Komachi.
Just then, she heard the lively and cheerful voices of Ruby, Kana, and Mem-cho coming from outside. Miyako smiled softly as she listened. She gave the posters one last look, closed the cabinet doors, took a deep breath, and returned to her desk.
This story wasn't ending here.
Because some dreams transcend time and are reborn with each new generation.
And the name B-Komachi would continue to defy time.
The End.