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00:00The top ten most beautiful girls will be rewarded with renewed membership into the Shining Star Club
00:07with the number one girl, me, being named the Shining Star, the school's highest honor.
00:15Because what's more important than being the most beautiful is making sure that everyone around us knows it.
00:22What's going on?
00:24You must be the new girl.
00:25Yeah.
00:26I guess you weren't as lucky to have a Shining Star Club at your old school.
00:30The girls here are ranked in order of their beauty, so the top ten are...
00:34Oh, no. I know what it is. I'm just wondering why you're not in there.
00:37Oh, I'll never make the top ten. Or even a hundred. I'm fine with it. It's cool.
00:42I have some friends who...
00:43Meredith?
00:44Gosh, just because you're big enough to be a set of double doors doesn't mean you should block the entry.
00:49Move.
00:50I'm so sorry. She shouldn't talk to you that way.
00:56Oh, don't apologize. She's my friend. She lets me eat with her in the tower as her plus one.
01:02Besides, she's right.
01:04She's right?
01:06Yeah, I'm not as pretty as Lucy, so I kind of deserve to be treated like this.
01:11I don't know about that.
01:14Now, the top ten girls are the only ones with access to the top ten house,
01:19alongside all of its special privileges, including a private chef for all of our school lunches in the tower,
01:26pristine bathrooms, separate lockers, and of course, most importantly,
01:32the honor that comes with being a member of such a house.
01:36Now, remember, beauty is determined by how we look, not what we do.
01:42So, resumes and activities will not impact your votes, and how you look is most important.
01:49After all, you don't get a second chance at making a first impression,
01:53and that first impression is determined by appearances, and appearances only.
02:12Ha, ha, ha, ha.
02:15Ah!
02:18Lucy, how did you get your hair to shine that way?
02:21I was born lucky, I guess.
02:24You're so gorgeous.
02:25Stop.
02:27Hey, I'll catch you guys later, okay?
02:33Hello.
02:34Have you seen her before?
02:35That's Moon, the new girl.
02:37She's pretty, too.
02:38Not as pretty as Lucy.
02:40I mean, who is?
02:42I can think of about nine other people there are.
02:44Of course, Shelby's the prettiest girl in school, that's no contest.
02:47Shh.
02:48I want to hear what they're saying.
02:49I don't think we've met.
02:51Are you new here?
02:52Yeah, my name's Moon.
02:54I'm Princess Ten.
02:55Your name is Princess Ten?
02:57I've been in the tenth position for the past few years.
03:00You can call me Lucy.
03:02You're pretty.
03:03She is pretty.
03:04She might be prettier than Lucy.
03:06She kinda is.
03:07In fact, she might be...
03:08Shh.
03:09I mean, you're really pretty.
03:14Not with this huge cut on my face.
03:21Are you okay?
03:22Much better now.
03:24Huh?
03:25Nothing.
03:26Um, what are you having for lunch?
03:29Wow, that's an impressive building.
03:32They didn't show me this on the school tour.
03:33That's because it's very exclusive.
03:36Only the top ten princesses are allowed.
03:38The most beautiful girls in school.
03:40The food is amazing.
03:42Way better than the school and the cafeteria.
03:44Every Tuesday, a tailor comes in and creates bespoke clothes for each of us.
03:48Wednesdays, a cosmetician comes in with all the ladies' beauty products.
03:53Hmm.
03:54It's a shame it's not Wednesday.
03:56They may have a cover for that scratch.
03:59Uh, who pays for all this?
04:03Shelby.
04:04Oh, the girl that was talking at the assembly?
04:06Yep.
04:07Princess number one in the Shining Star for the past few years.
04:11Does she model on the side or something?
04:14She's a trust fund baby.
04:16And she funds it.
04:18She set up the whole program.
04:20And the Shining Star gets to make the rules for the Shining Star program.
04:24Wait, so she set all this up and she's number one?
04:27Smart way to make sure she keeps her status as the most beautiful and popular girl in school, huh?
04:35Where do you think you're going?
04:36Oh, uh, Shelby invited me.
04:38She said it was okay.
04:40Well, let's have a see here.
04:43Shelby has not added anybody new to the list.
04:46Oh, but...
04:47But, as well, I don't see a headband.
04:51So, if you don't want to be reported to the disciplinary council,
04:55I suggest that you just turn around and march right back to the cafeteria.
05:07What was that about?
05:10Ordinaries aren't welcome inside.
05:12How can they tell the difference?
05:14Only top tens get this headband.
05:17Oh.
05:18Don't worry.
05:20Every top ten has special privileges.
05:22And one of them is that we get to bring a plus one.
05:24So today, you're my plus one.
05:27She's with me.
05:29Ladies only.
05:32You know, if you weren't my guest, you'd have to eat in a regular cafeteria with all the ordinaries.
05:37The ordinaries?
05:39The average girls.
05:40That's what we call them.
05:42Oh, the ones that aren't as beautiful and popular as you and the other princesses.
05:46Exactly.
05:47You're learning.
05:49Well, thank you for allowing me to dine in such exclusive surroundings and rolling out the red carpet for me.
05:55Oh, the red carpet's only for one person.
05:58Oh, no, I know. I'm just...
06:01Forget it.
06:10Mmm. I'm so sorry. Please, take some.
06:13Oh, no. It's okay. I really shouldn't.
06:16But those are my favorite.
06:18Come on. Take some.
06:21The chocolate is to die for.
06:24Okay. Maybe just a little bite.
06:29Lucy, can you please tell them that I...
06:32No, I'm sorry, Meredith. Moon's my plus one today.
06:36Oh.
06:38Oh, no, no. I can go. It's...
06:40No. No. You're new here. It's nice for you to experience this.
06:46Here. Take this to make you feel better.
06:49Thanks.
06:52Come on. Don't make a scene. Remember the rules.
06:55Only one plus one per princess.
07:01I feel bad for Meredith.
07:04She's overweight, and she's just not very pretty.
07:08Poor thing. She's been my plus one the past few years.
07:11Wait, so nobody except the top ten princesses?
07:14Of course not. Shining Star top tens only.
07:18And their guests, of course.
07:25Come on.
07:56Come on.
08:10I don't get it.
08:13You see, the trumpet sounds...
08:15No, I know. I just, I don't get Shelby.
08:18What about her?
08:20She's all right. You're much more beautiful, though.
08:24What?
08:25Yeah.
08:26I don't know about that.
08:28I think that you should be this year's queen.
08:32What?
08:33Yeah. They should play the trumpets for you and roll out the red carpet.
08:39What are you doing?
08:41Checking my rank.
08:43How do you do that?
08:44Download the app. Scan your face.
08:47AI scans your face, and it objectively ranks each girl based on their beauty.
08:52Everyone's beauty is updated in real time.
08:55If anyone loses their beauty, their rank drops immediately.
08:59It's pretty fast.
09:02I know a little bit about apps. I've even designed a few.
09:05But I've never seen anything like this.
09:10Oh, wow.
09:11What?
09:12Number eleven.
09:14Wow.
09:16New girl and you're already number eleven.
09:19Better watch my back.
09:21I'm sure you have nothing to worry about.
09:24Well, I better head back to class, but please help yourself. You're still my guest.
09:47Ow!
09:50Are you okay, Taylor?
09:52I'm fine, Mom. It's just a nightmare.
09:56I wish.
10:15This is a nightmare.
10:17This is a nightmare. This is a nightmare!
10:32Hey, what do you think? I'm trying a new shampoo.
10:35You have a zit.
10:37What?
10:38Oh. Yeah, it's just a little pimple.
10:41I wouldn't call it little.
10:43Didn't think you'd notice.
10:45It's hard to miss.
10:46It's enormous.
10:47Gigantic.
10:48Gargantuan.
10:49Got it. Got it. I've got a big old zit on my face. Thanks for pointing it out.
11:01Hey.
11:04What?
11:07No. No, no, no, no, no. This can't be happening.
11:11Whoa. That is a massive eruption on your face. Luce, what happened?
11:15I don't... I just popped it.
11:17Oh, I didn't know you were one of the no-rasps.
11:20What?
11:21Some of the girls in the top ten, they're allergic to raspberries. Make some Breakout.
11:25I'm not allergic to raspberries.
11:27I Breakout every time I eat chocolate. Do you eat chocolate?
11:32Thank you. Stop.
11:35Come on. Take some. The chocolate is to die for.
11:41Okay. Maybe just a little bite.
11:47Saboteur.
11:56Hey, where do you think you're going?
11:58You know the rules, Lucy.
12:00Lucy, you can be my plus one. I can repay the favor.
12:06That's okay. I miss cafeteria food anyway.
12:37Did you want some lunch?
12:40No, thanks.
12:45Here. Take it.
12:51Thanks, Meredith.
12:56Oh.
13:19That's why I hate boxes.
13:25Okay.
13:47Oh! Ew! No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no.
13:50No!
14:20No!
14:49Stop! Why are you always in the way?
14:53No! Get away from me, you bum!
15:03Here you go.
15:04Thank you. You're so kind.
15:17Maybe it was just a bad dream.
15:19I'm beautiful again.
15:32Now to get my headband back and get back into the top ten.
15:39We told you yesterday. One more time and we're going to have to see you into the disciplinary board.
15:44You don't understand. Look, I'm beautiful again.
15:48It's you who doesn't understand.
15:51I just came to get my headband back.
16:00What?
16:01Hello, Moon. That's a great hair color on you. Absolutely stunning.
16:08Lucy, your skin cleared up. Did you use that shimmering face cream?
16:12That's my fave. Did you want to be my plus one today?
16:15No, that's okay. I have another thing to go to. And I just came to say hi.
16:21And you've said hi. Now you can leave. This establishment has a reputation to uphold.
16:27Moon, Moon, can I get a picture with you?
16:30Your hair is fire.
16:36Hey, what's the matter? Ouch.
16:40I got hit in the face during dodgeball and PE.
16:44Oh, that's terrible. So that knocked you out of the top ten, I guess.
16:49No, no. I'm still in the top ten. I just got knocked down to nine. I'm not two anymore.
16:56Oh.
16:57I'm just glad this wasn't worse. I can't imagine not being in the top ten at all. That has to be terrible.
17:05I'm so glad I'm not in your position.
17:08I'd have to leave school or worse if I was ordinary.
17:18I wish your stupid injury was worse. Then you'd be out of the top ten.
17:25Hmm. It's not a bad idea.
17:55There is something wrong.
18:02So do you already know?
18:05Should I spell it out?
18:08Let me put it in a song.
18:11Every time you make that face, I crawl into a damaged space.
18:17Out of sync and out of tune, a frequency I can't undo.
18:24Please listen close.
18:26Stop drumming on my heart, please stop.
18:29The rhythm that you're playing is just way up.
18:32You're singing in a rocking checker top.
18:36Soon you'll be a one man band alone.
18:39Stop drumming on my heart.
18:44Oh, my nose!
18:50Why you look surprised when we've done this all before?
18:56I'm not sure the highs really make up for the lows.
19:02When words don't work and I get hurt.
19:05Somehow I feel like I'm the worst.
19:08Manipulation overload.
19:11But babe, this time I'll steal the show.
19:15Please listen close.
19:17Stop drumming on my heart, please stop.
19:20The rhythm that you're playing is just way up.
19:23You're singing in a rocking checker top.
19:27Soon you'll be a one man band alone.
19:30Stop drumming on my heart, please stop.
19:33The rhythm that you're playing is just way up.
19:36You're singing in a rocking checker top.
19:39Soon you'll be a one man band alone.
19:43Stop drumming on my heart.
19:56Stop drumming on my heart.
20:02Stop drumming on my heart.
20:07Out of sync and out of touch and maybe even out of love.
20:16Stop drumming on my heart, please stop.
20:20Got me black and blue, making me wanna walk.
20:23You're not singing in a rocking checker top.
20:27Soon you'll be a one man band alone.
20:30Stop drumming on my heart, please stop.
20:34The rhythm that you're playing is just way up.
20:37You're singing in a rocking checker top.
20:40Soon you'll be a one man band alone.
20:43Stop drumming on my heart.
20:48Heart.
20:53Heart.
21:04You're shimmering today.
21:06Absolutely shimmering.
21:08Students, please join us in the classroom
21:11as we are about to announce this year's Shining Star.
21:21Ladies, it is my privilege to announce this year's Shining Star.
21:28The top of the top ten.
21:31The number one.
21:34Moon.
21:38What now?
21:40But how? That's impossible.
21:43You can't wear makeup to cover your face.
21:50Stupid app isn't working.
21:52That's because it's updating.
21:53What?
21:54What?
21:55Yeah, I made a few changes to the algorithm.
21:57Now that I am the Shining Star and I make the rules,
22:01I can change them, and that includes the app.
22:03What changes?
22:05The new rules are a top ten based on a new standard of beauty.
22:09Beauty is on the inside, not on the outside.
22:15You guys should all check your apps.
22:20Oh my gosh!
22:23I'm in the top ten!
22:25So am I!
22:26Me too!
22:27Now that the app is updated,
22:29you'll notice that I've moved a few spots down
22:31and that there is a new number one.
22:34Meredith.
22:40Meredith is kind and sweet
22:42and always helping everyone and never thinks of herself.
22:45And that's why she deserves to be number one.
22:49A Shining Star that we can all look up to.
23:03Girls, we're all friends here, right?
23:08Get her!
23:14Yay! Good job!
23:19Oh! Oh my gosh.
23:23I am so sorry, Princess.
23:25I mean, Shining Star.
23:29Please don't fire me.
23:31Fire you?
23:32Why would I fire you?
23:34Here, we all make mistakes.
23:37Here, let me help with that.
23:39You go relax.
23:49Lucy!
23:53I'd like to ask you some questions.
23:56About what?
23:58About what?
23:59About you sabotaging other girls at this school.
24:03Take a look at this.
24:09That's simple assault.
24:11Please come with me.
24:12What?
24:13Come with me.
24:14No!
24:15Put your hands behind your back.
24:16That's not even me!
24:17Put your hands behind your back.
24:18No, please! You got me mistaken! I was not the one!
24:21That's what they all say.
24:22No! I'm a princess!
24:24Was that Lucy?
24:46You