Smile Down the Runway — Season 1

Chiyuki Fujito harbored a fierce ambition: to walk the runways of Paris Fashion Week. A daunting prospect, considering her height, many had deemed it an impossibility. Yet, Chiyuki refused to accept defeat. Her resolve hardened, she sought …

She found herself in a position of considerable opportunity, a chance to work alongside Hajime Yanagida, an independent designer. Together, they journeyed to Tokyo Fashion Week. There, amidst the bustling energy of the event, Chiyuki receiv…

Unexpected trials arose for both Chiyuki and Tsumura as they navigated the runway. They offered each other support during the hardest times, strengthening the connection between them.

Two students from the Geika Fashion School, Hana and Kokoro Hasegawa, joined forces with Yanagida at Tsumura. They were there to assist him in fulfilling a significant order secured from a client at the recent exhibition.

The challenge lay in designing for model Sara, a project that demanded inspiration from the unexpected. Tsumura sought guidance from Chiyuki, hoping to find a spark of creativity to fuel the fashion show. The prize was significant: not only…

He presented his work for the preliminary round, with Kaoru Kizaki and Ryunosuke Eda volunteering as judges. Chiyuki dreamt of Paris, yet struggled to secure work and save for the journey.

Despite the harsh critiques, Chiyuki persevered. Kokoro wrestled with the demands of her career and the yearning of her heart. Meanwhile, Ikuto prepared for the final rounds of the Geika Festival.

Her mother underwent emergency surgery. Now facing financial hardship, he resolved to abandon his part-time design work for higher-paying positions, only to find himself with unforeseen opportunities. Chiyuki returned from her trip to Paris…

The air held a quiet intensity, a lingering echo of the recent shoot. Chiyuki and Kokoro met again, their paths converging after a period of strained distance.

The stage was set, a vibrant culmination of artistry and heritage. Tsumura presented his first fashion show, a bold debut met with eager anticipation. Family gathered to offer their unwavering support, while a distinguished panel of judges …

The Geika Festival fashion show loomed, a crucible of ambition and rivalry. Amidst the glittering preparations, a surprising alliance formed: Geika and Chiyuki. Their partnership began with a palpable tension, born from years of competition…

The Geika Festival fashion show concluded, its outcomes charting the course for each participant's future endeavors.


