02x03 - Episode 3

[bunniefuu]

[sighs]

Ruby, you've been drooling
over those new sneakers

at the Rainbow Union for weeks.

Why don't you go down
and see them in person?

If I go see them,
I know I'm gonna want to buy them

and my bank account says that's a no-go.

You know, I saw a "Help Wanted" sign
outside the Union.

You could get some extra cash, plus,

I heard Kia Hart say
she gets a sweet discount.

Glad I could help.

The Union has the best ooey gooey
croissants I've ever had in my life.

[sighs]

[upbeat music plays]

Hey Emi. Here's your usual.

One Rainbow latte and one freshwater
for your paint brushes.

Thanks, Kia.

That girl has more paintbrushes
than Michelangelo.

I don't even know
where she keeps half of them.

-Wow.
-Anyway, Ruby Anderson,

I was just thinking about you
this morning.

You and Daphne Minton would be
a great match to craft together.

I saw some of your screen-printing work

and it would go perfectly
with her new bag line.

[chuckles] That's tight.
Thanks for the rec.

Of course! Now, what can I get you?

A mineral water and a hummus wrap?

No, I'm here
because I heard you're hiring.

Ah. You saw my sign.

I did. So, how do I apply?

Honestly, I'm thrilled you came by.

I had to let a server go
because he was giving his friends

croissants for free,
and I don't do freebies.

-Unless you pay for them.
-Got it! No freebies.

Here, let me help.

[whispering] Oh, thank you.
What'd you put in it?

It's extra honey,
to help with your laryngitis.

Alright, Anderson,

let's do a test run today
and see if you're a match.

Fire! I won't let you down!

The Rainbow Union is so much more
than a café and school store.

A lot goes down here.

We'll get to all that but first,

we have to talk about
the most important part of working here.

This is serious.

[gulps]

Are you ready? Let's see.

I don't know about this.

[Kia] I've seen worse.

Just give me a few more tries?

You can practice
our signature rainbow swirl later.

For now, drop these drinks off
to the De'Vious twins.

[gulps]

Do I seem like the type of person

who would order
a hot almond milk cinnamon latte

with two pumps of caramel?

-Oh, I…
-Whatever this is, it's offensive.

And I don't want myself or my sister

to look at it anymore.

I'm so sorry.

It's canceled. Holly, start a hashtag.

[upbeat music plays]

That'll be 50,000 dollars.

I know I'm not great with American money

[chuckles] but that can't be right.

Oh, I'm sorry. I…
Mm, I totally didn't mean that.

I meant 50 cents. Wait.

Hey, you can't buy those! I mean…

Did you see the stilettos
that just came in?

They would totally complete your outfit.

Hans Harvard has been my crush
since I was like seven years old.

He isn't just any brilliant,

handsome, Alaskan bajillionaire, he is my

brilliant, handsome,
Alaskan bajillionaire.

How am I supposed to get his attention
from so far away?

I've never heard you talk about
anyone like this before, Gab.

I always just assumed you had
lukewarm feelings for everyone.

Everyone but him. Speaking of lukewarm,

my hot tea is almost ice cold.

Service has really gone downhill
in recent hours.

Well, my friends,
I don't think we were meant to be.

♪ And you're sweeter than a lilac
Sweeter than a sugar snack ♪

[humming tune]

[Ruby whistling tune]

[whistling]

♪ And you're sweeter than a lilac
Sweeter than a sugar snack ♪

♪ Give me some loving
I'll give you all mine back ♪

-Ruby! You're whistling!
-Oh! Sorry.

It's just the inspo I needed. Thank you!

Hmm.

[upbeat music plays]

Emi! I put your latte
where I should've put your water.

I'll get you a fresh one.

No, this is perfect.

The color and the texture of the latte
are exactly what I was missing.

The customer's always right.

Oh, next time you're back home in Alaska,

you could happen to run into him.

You know, I read Hans Harvard
is a huge climate activist.

Yeah, everyone knows that.

Maybe you could work on
special uniforms for his team.

Something that shows off
your fashion tech genius

and b*mb sense of style.

That isn't a… terrible idea.

[ominous music plays]

-[water splashes]
-[gasps]

Miss Wright! I'm so sorry.

[gasps]

You are so lucky that was an iced drink!

First years are so careless.

We were wondering
whether they should be allowed

to be around the rest of the student body
at all.

Hey Ruby. You're done.

Thanks for giving me a try.
It was a really cool experience.

Ruby!

You're done for the day.
Don't be so hard on yourself.

You got the job.

But I messed up so much.
How could you hire me?

It was your first day.

Plus, it took me almost a year
to get the rainbow swirl right.

You're just saying that
to make me feel better.

Trust me, I'm not. You're a natural
at connecting with customers

and the rest you will learn as you go.

So, what do you say?

I'd love to work here.

Then we're a match. You're hired!

[Kia] Welcome to the Rainbow Union.

And you've got one more table.

I thought you said I was done.

They requested you specifically.

[all] Surprise!

-You did it!
-Ruby, you did it!

Go Ruby!

Aww, thanks guys.

-Um, this croissant is life changing.
-Wow, it's so good.

-So good!
-Best croissant ever!

It's heaven.

[indistinct chatter]

Good morning and welcome
to Dream Teamwork project day.

Fourth years will lead
teams of first years

in a number of ambitious projects
on this year's docket.

It is a true marathon of the arts

as you will only have 12 hours
from start to finish.

Your kickoff email with group assignment
will be sent shortly.

And remember,
the time limit is strictly enforced.

Twelve hours? I could spend that long

getting one frame of animation
drawn just right.

Nothing makes my heart race
like a good deadline.

We'll make it work.
What project are you hoping to get?

[three at once] The music video. Jinx!

-[all] Jinx again.
-[notification bell]

[overlapping chatter]

And the clock starts now.

[excited chatter]

Hello team music video!

Ooh, I am already getting ideas!

I'm guessing we'll be working together
on wardrobe, Gabriella.

Vanessa is such a style icon.
I really hope we can impress her.

Well, I know I can.

Ooh! Emi,
I am so excited to work with you.

Your experimental teddy bear art
installation gave me nightmares

for a week, so creepy cool.

Aw, thanks.

I can't believe we get to work
with Rainbow Dream!

Same. But the song is already written,
right?

So what is there for music department
people like us to do?

We get to be hands on with all the gear
for a full music video!

Mics, monitors, amps, all the tech stuff!

Just think, someday, I'll get to say
we worked with

Rainbow Dream before they hit it big.

[rock music plays]

Hello our first year team!

You ready to rock
the dream teamwork project?

AKA the 12-hour countdown.

[cheering]

On drums, we have rhythm royalty,
Vanessa Tempo!

On vocals, we have the golden voiced
Lyric Lucas.

And on guitar,
it's your favorite star shredder

and the recipient of over


me, Carmen Major!

And together, we're Rainbow Dream!

[cheering]

My heart.

It's a dream come true.

Hi. We're freaking out with excitement

and also terrible fear
about this countdown.

Is one of you directing the project?

We decided we don't need
to define things like that.

-We can just collab.
-Oh!

What if we start on a lowkey video of us
in a dressing room

and then we run through the hallways
all the way to the stage

and by the time we get to the stage,
it's all…

[vocalizing] Black out. We're out.

End when we get to stage?
But that's the best part.

We got to go hardcore
with like, fog machines

and extreme lighting

-and rocking out.
-Rocking out on stage?

We've never seen that before.

But there's a reason it's done
all the time. It's classic.

And since it's our first video,

no one's ever seen us do it.

What do you all think?

What about we film all over school?

In classrooms, dorm rooms, the union?

We could totally use the unicorn
in the atrium.

I wonder if I'll get suspended
if I paint over it?

I would love to do a few costume changes.

Is 15 too many or too few?

These are so golden.
Let's meditate on them.

Or I brought my laptop, and I can
typie type while we brainstorm.

Now that is like more than gold, platinum.

-Ooh! Let's play with voice effects.
-And let's go for accents.

Don't forget a smoke machine!

[Miss Wright on PA]
Tick tock, dream teams.

That deadline looms closer.

Okay.

Collaborating is good and all but maybe,

for looming deadline's sake,
we split up into groups.

Yes, divide and conquer.

Gabriella, Sky, you go talk wardrobe
with Vanessa

and the rest of us can scout locations,
talk sets and such.

[gasps] And that's a lot to do,
so let's go do it fast!

I love this Captain Sunny energy.

Go!

I want to make sure the fashions
are all sustainable, so,

I brought in some vintage fabric
I thrifted

to make into a chill
but totally immaculate wardrobe.

Yes! Love that.

Old fabric?

But this has potential.

[gasps] This print! And the feel! Quality!

Right?
They don't make it like that anymore.

And there's way more where that came from.

So then we pass the phone
from person to person.

[grunts]

We want to look like pros, Lyric,

not give people motion sickness
from a shaky video.

What about a Steadicam?

Or one of those big mechanical lifts
people use for overhead shots?

You mean a crane?

I thought they were going lowkey.

-…my idea's a bit more edgy.
-You don't know what you're talking about.

This is totally the way to go.

[Miss Wright on PA]
And here we are at the halfway mark.

Halfway? Are you kidding?

We haven't nailed down anything!

Fiery face emoji!

We need actual decisions made, stat!

Oops, that's my hangry voice. [chuckles]

But come on! We gotta get a move on.

And someone get me a snack!

[grunting]

So what do you suggest we do?

First we figure out what's doable.

Vanessa, you want wardrobe changes,

Gabriella and Sky,

how many wardrobe changes
can you handle in the next two hours?

Hmm, one change.

One change if they go from
what they're wearing right now

to their next look.

Right. Done.
After that, it's action fun time!

Annie, how do you feel about starting
with a walkthrough using locations

like what Lyric wants but then you and I
create something with extra pow, wow, zow!

For the stage portion?

Yeah, I think I can handle pow, wow, zow.

-Perfect. Pow!
-You know it.

Poppy and Daria,
find the longest cables you can,

-plus an amp on wheels.
-On it!

Now we have five hours left

to make all your dream teamwork project
music video dreamy dreams come true

and we're making them come true on time!

Deal?

[all] Deal.

[energetic music plays]

[Miss Wright] Time's up.

[audience cheering]

Hello Rainbow High!

Welcome to our music video. But first,

a very special thanks to our crew

and especially our director,
Sunny Madison.

Without her, you don't wanna know.

And now get ready for the epicness of

"Colors Go Pow."

Hey! Is this thing on?

Let's go! Ow!

[upbeat rock music plays]

♪ Someone turn my mic up ♪

♪ Let's have fun ♪

♪ Guitar buzz that bass bump ♪

♪ Spotlight glow ♪

♪ Shake, shake, shake, let's go ♪

♪ Check one, two, we're coming for you ♪

♪ That kick drum
Gonna bust right through ♪

♪ Like boom, boom, boom
Better make room ♪

♪ Rock on and on and on ♪

♪ Gonna shine so bright
Yeah, brighter than stars ♪

♪ Everybody gonna know who we are ♪

♪ Like a firework, it's gonna get loud ♪

♪ So don't flinch when our colors go pow ♪

♪ Get loud, be proud ♪

♪ Watch out when our colors go pow ♪

♪ Shout it out loud ♪

♪ Watch out when our colors go pow ♪

Let's hit em with the verse two!

♪ Excuse me
Time to get a little bit crazy ♪

♪ Wanna snap a pic? Just say please
Ready, set, pose ♪

♪ Shake, shake, shake, uh oh ♪

♪ Put your hands high
Wave em side to side ♪

♪ Who we gonna be? Only we decide, like ♪

♪ Hey, hey, hey, better make way ♪

♪ We're the bold and brave ♪

♪ Gonna shine so bright
Yeah, brighter than stars ♪

♪ Everybody gonna know who we are ♪

♪ Like a firework, it’s gonna get loud ♪

♪ So don't flinch when our colors go pow ♪

♪ Get loud, be proud ♪

♪ Watch out when our colors go pow ♪

♪ Shout it, out loud ♪

♪ Watch out when our colors go pow ♪

♪ Yeah ♪

♪ Watch out ♪

♪ 'Cause it's gonna get loud ♪

♪ Come on, talk to me ♪

♪ So don't flinch when our colors go pow ♪

♪ Get loud, be proud ♪

♪ Watch out when our colors go pow ♪

♪ Shout it, out loud ♪

♪ Watch out when our colors go pow ♪

♪ Get loud, be proud
Watch out when our colors go pow ♪

♪ Shout it, out loud ♪

♪ Watch out when our colors go pow ♪

Boom! [laughs]

That was fire.

[applause]

Sky! I'm home from…

Well, I'm home!

Oh, Sunny, it's you.

Is Poppy here? Is she okay?

I can't believe I fell asleep!

Uh uh, I haven't seen her.
What's going on?

She's not here.

What happened? Where is she?
Did the ghost get her?

Why don't you slow down
and tell me what's going on?

Okay, yeah.

It all started on Friday night
after you left.

There was this crazy big thunderstorm.

I was already feeling on edge
because the day before,

Miss Wright had announced
our next huge project.

[both] Rainbow High Radiant Week.

[thunder crashes]

But she wouldn't give us any details.

I wish we could get a head start.

Radiant Week is making me feel
really uneasy.

[thunder crashes]

Laurel, I was randomly thinking
about that student

who had that total meltdown

during the most important project

of our entire first year at Rainbow High.

-You mean Radiant Week?
-[thunder crashes]

Yes! Remember how the stress

got to them?

They roamed the halls like a ghost,

scaring first years in the dead of night.

Oh, that's right!

And isn't Radiant Week
happening again this year?

Oh yeah.

That's probably why
I was thinking about it.

Hi, Holly, Laurel,
I heard you talking about Radiant Week.

-And…
-Oh, no!

You overheard us? [groans]

You must be so scared of the ghost now.

[chuckles] No, I mean, ghosts aren't real.

[both] That's what we thought.

Okay.

But what I wanted to ask
is if you have any advice

for someone who wants to get a head start
on their project.

Hmmm.
Since it's a different theme every time,

I'd say the more ideas you have,

the more you'll be ready.

I'd start work right away.

-Tonight.
-To avoid disaster.

-[thunder crashes]
-I wasn't sure where to start

but it made me feel better to get to work.

Until…

[powering down]

Hello? Is anyone out there?

[tense ominous music plays]

[screaming]

-[gasps]
-[suspenseful music plays]

Brianna! What's going on?

[chuckles] Sorry if I scared you.

I just installed this locker fan
to give my hair that

"blowing in the wind" vibe.

But I think I broke the off button.
[chuckles]

See ya.

-[thunder crashes]
-[sighs]

What?

What happened to my fabric?

I left for like a second

and all my fabric had disappeared.

It doesn't make any sense, P.

Sky, you sound like
you're overworking yourself.

Forget about Radiant Week for now.

You'll have enough going on already.

[ominous music plays]

Who would do this to our treasured mascot?

[gasps]

[gasps, groans]

Don't just stand there, fix this!

What does "wobniar" even mean?

I believe you now.

I think that the first year
who turned into a ghost is back

haunting everyone at Rainbow High.

This is the only logical explanation.

We need to find them.

Meet us here at nine tonight.

We're going to…

[both] the dark side of Rainbow High.

[thunder crashes]

You're gonna need backup. I'll come with.

If only I knew what was gonna happen,

I never ever would have let Poppy
come with me.

It's after nine. Where are they?

Maybe they forgot?

[Holly and Laurel] We never forget.

[both] Never, ever, ever forget.

[both] Follow us.

-[ominous music plays]
-[lights zapping]

You lead the way. Record everything.

Let's post this ghost.

[suspenseful music plays]

Why are the lights flickering?

I… I heard the lighting design class

is doing a project on foot ring lights.

[light zaps]

A plus job, guys.

[shrieks] Oh no! Look! A monster!

[whimpers]

[sighs] It's a kitty cat mural.

Okay, stay close.
I think something's happening.

You guys? Guys? Hello?

[screams] What do you want from me?
[inaudible] my friends!

[screams]

They're still out there roaming the halls!
What are we gonna do, Sunny?

-We need an adult, pronto!
-[door opens]

Poppy, you're okay!

What's he doing here?

Sky, it was him this whole time.

-Tell her.
-Fine.

It was I and I alone who pranked you.

[growls]

Okay, fine, maybe I had help.

The twins were behind the whole thing.

What? But Poppy, you disappeared.

Laurel and Holly pulled me
into a classroom and blocked the door.

Two against one. [grunts]

I was so obsessed with Radiant Week,

I fell right into their trap.

I feel so ridiculous.

About that, we have a plan.

[groans]

The legend is true.

I am becoming a ghost!

Join me.

Um, Holly?

-I… I think I left my purse upstairs.
-Me too.

Move, Laurel. Move, move!

[ominous music plays]

-Way to go!
-Teach me your dark ways.

I despised every minute of that charade.

And if you ever tell them I helped you,

I will cancel you!

However, now that we are even,

no more ghosts, right? Skyler?

Skyler? [chuckles nervously]

-Where'd she go?
-[thunder crashes]

[upbeat energetic music plays]