I just started following this game, and could use some help.

I read over the rules and saw that you start your timer after the "Difficulty Selection Screen". However, this presents a small problem for me.

I am playing on a fresh game file with no saved data at all. This is causing the game to begin immediately after I hit "Start" on the main menu. In other words, I don't have any "Difficulty Selection Screen" to show in my video.

My Question: Can I do a play through and just begin my timer after I hit "Start" on the main menu?

P.S. I am playing on Nintendo Game Cube. I know how to unlock the "Difficulty Selection Screen". I am just trying to avoid doing an extra play through.