I've got a few questions I'd like to ask you.
Sure.
First question, what kind of man do you like?
Someone like Francis from "Hetalia".
Ah, a very Mayuyu-like answer.
Question number two, what is your favorite food?
I love creme brulee.
I want to bathe in it.
Creme brulee. Why do you like it that much?
Uhm, it's sweet and really delicious.
I see.
On to the next question: Do you want a boyfriend?
The fans are my boyfriends.
I thought you'd say that.
What's the one thing you fear the most in this world?
Let's see... growing old, I suppose.
That's unexpected. Then again, being 17 you really don't need to worry.
[101 Usa Shijimi & Usa Asari] That's unexpected. Then again, being 17 you really don't need to worry.
-Yeah, that's true. [101 Usa Shijimi & Usa Asari]
What do you think you'll be doing twenty years from now?
In twenty years I'll... either be an idol or-- be an idol, I guess.
What is your favorite food?
I like creme brulee. I want to bathe in it.
Mayuyu! Best start to the day.
Hey Nasshuu. I got a question for you.
What exactly is "creme brulee"?
Hm? Wha-- Not the SLIGHTEST idea. You know what it is?
Sure do!
Judging from the name, probably...
...a creamy teriyaki-style buri, no?
Way cool!
You're a genius, man! Just as expected from our top student!
I'll call you "pro" from now on! Like seriously!
Pro! Starting today!
Mayuyu!!
Well then, checking attendance.
Starting with-- myself, Usa Shijimi.
Let's continue where we left off last time,
the Pillow Book of Sei Shonagon.
Let's begin at Section 23.
Watarirouka Hashiritai 7 coming in!
Thank you. Hello everyone.
Kabaddi! Kabaddi! Kabaddi!
Hayashiba sensei. If this is about scouting me as adviser for Kabaddi club, I think I already told you no.
Oh, come on, Usa sensei. I wanted to talk with you about the alumni meeting.
Well, I already have things to do.
You escaped before too, didn't you. Not this time. No, no, no!
Usa sensei!
I am seventeen!
I am...
...Mayuyu!
Watanabe Mayu of AKB48, 17.
In reality, her true age is 38.
Her actual name: Usa Shijimi.
Occupation: Gloomy teacher at a yankee high school.
Who would have guessed: Watanabe Mayu has been fudging her age by 21 years. She is a Saba-dol!
[Watanabe Mayu as...]
[Saba-dol]
We're meeting a potential client and you're coming late!
[Episode 1 - Mayuyu's True Colors] We're meeting a potential client and you're coming late!
I'm really sorry. I overslept.
You never tell me your home address. I'd come to pick you up, you know.
No, that's fine really. Our street is rather narrow.
What kind of idol wants to meet up behind a public toilet?
Sorry.
Good morning!
Good morning.
Good morning!
Morning! Sorry I'm late.
Good morning!
Hurry up. Get going!
So sorry to be late.
You're late! -What were you doing?
How are your bangs?
Okay!
Revision? -Yes!
Misaki!
Aika!
Mika!
Mayu!
Ayaka!
Natsumi!
Haruka!
We are Watariroka Hashiritai 7. Let's go!
God, I'm finished!
That song is really a tough one.
My makeup is running.
Ah, I can't stand it.
Having a bad day, "chiquitita"?
Wha--?
Eh?
Could that be...
It's Utamaro, frontman of Chiquitita, that popular idol group!
Waah, waah! I've never seen him in person before.
Greetings. Name's Utamaro.
Chiquitita!
Ah-- ah, yes, nice to meet you. I'm Watanabe Mayu of AKB48.
Is it really true that you are only interested in boys out of anime?
Uh well, I mean, I don't--
In that case, I'll show you the virtues of...
...three-dimensional characters.
Yeesh! What a show-off.
So full of himself.
Thinking of it, they say he's really quick with girls.
Don't worry. Just kidding. See ya.
Chiquitita!
What does that even--
Chiquitita? Hmm... I think in Spanish it's something like "cute girl".
Aah, that's what it is.
You can't be too careful around that guy, Mayu. Don't get involved.
Rumor has it he can talk you pregnant.
No worries. I am not interested in real men.
You say that now, but then one day... zap!
You fall for someone and can't think of anything else.
That's what true love is.
Alright, listen. You're an idol, so if you want to love someone, do it in your dreams.
Yes!
Until tomorrow.
Good night.
Oh, I almost forgot. There's been a few changes to tomorrow's schedule.
Alright, here we go. What's Mayu's favorite brand?
Favorite brand?
Uhm...eh, what was it again?
Liz Lisa, and Honeys. Recently you've been into Beberose.
Ah, right.
Are you taking this seriously? You have an interview with a fashion magazine tomorrow after all. They'll definitely ask you that.
It's no good. I just can't wrap my head around all those brands young girls like nowadays.
I get most of my clothes when they're on sale or in the bargain bin.
That! You can't say that, onee-chan.
Who are you calling "onee-chan"? I'm younger than you.
Can't you forget about that at least when you're at home?
I'm bound to make a mistake someday if I don't constantly keep this image up.
You've got a point there.
If people found out that Mayuyu and everything about her is fake, fans would be furious.
Yeah, but more important than that, help me come up with some fashions that Mayu wants to try out this year.
Sure, sure.
Eh?
By the way, your interview... it's at noon. What about school?
I should be just in time if I do it during lunch break.
Irresponsible!
That's what the students are. I'm always serious about my class.
Why don't you just stop being a teacher and focus on the idol part?
Public school teachers are treated as government workers.
Nobody knows how long I can keep doing the idol thing, so I better keep a job that's stable.
Besides, it would be a disaster if mom and dad knew I quit teaching.
Certainly!
They probably wouldn't want to see you again.
Exactly.
Oof... damn it, I'm tired.
Ah, 100 yen!
I said it?
You said it. You had an "oof" in there, too.
[Aunty Penalty Box]
-Please. [Aunty Penalty Box]
Sunzurei shimashita. (Pardon me)
'nother 100 yen. You really reek of Showa period.
Mengo, mengo. (Sorry, sorry)
200 yen more.
Seriously? "Mengo" is taboo?
200 yen.
Now wait a moment.
That's slang, you know.
Like "Shisu at the Zagin" or "Channee from Giroppon". People say that, don't they?
"To envy others and complain about one's own lot;
to speak badly about people;
to be inquisitive about the most trivial..."
Perfect.
Mayuyu's simply perfect!
You think so too, don't you? Look at this.
You're not telling me you disagree...?
I want to be a Fresh Lemon!
What are you saying?
Mayuyu's the best.
I know, right? I feel the same way!
Argh! I want to meet Mayuyu!
You'll meet her, don't worry!
Nashimoto-kun...
...well, like...
...we're in the middle of class.
You bet we're in the middle of class. Be quiet!
Shut up, granny!
We're having an important conversation about Mayuyu right now.
Wasn't it at noon?
Looks like this is going to fit better with the client.
They say it'll only take 30 minutes. Anyway, let's meet up.
What kind of clothes do you wear privately?
I've always liked Liz Lisa and Honeys, but recently I'm wearing Beberose every now and then.
"One is in a hurry to leave, but one's visitor keeps..."
Any style you'd like to try out this year?
"It is someone of no importance, one can get rid of him, but should it be the sort of..."
I'm not sure if it'll suit me, but I'd like to try out something more grown-up.
Nice. Very good. Perfect. Cute. Great. Last one.
Cute. Very good. Perfect. Last one. Last one.
"...when it comes to such behavior, people will go to lengths to make their..."
Last one, yes.
Well done, Mayu.
Thank you, everyone.
Mayu, terribly sorry.
[Net News Site "Animemashite"]
Mengo, mengo. I forgot to tell you about this appointment.
Eh, alright.
If I don't get back to school by eleven thirty--
"...spreading out the front of their hunting costume or even..."
--I'm in big trouble.
Tell us what anime you like.
Anime?
Uhm... I like Hetalia and DURARARA!
We know that already. You can read that on Wikipedia. Don't you have another favorite recently?
Recently?
What should I say? I only prepared for the fashion interview.
I don't know the least bit about anime.
If you ask me like this. Hmm, recent anime...
"...and tried to show that he is the only clever person in the room."
In reality... well...
This is bad. I can't think of anything.
Goodness, only 15 minutes left. Hurry, hurry.
So?
Mayu, what's the problem?
"...the same applies to sliding-doors. If one's movements are rough, even a paper door..."
How about it?
Looks like I can't cheat my way through this.
I've got no time left. Seriously, give me a break.
My... favorite anime right now is...
Inakappe Taisho.
What? -You don't know it?
The main character, Kaze Daizaemon goes to Tokyo to learn Judo.
Nyan parari!
Mayu, this is not the time to sing.
Ehm, but then again...
I probably like Candy Candy better than Inakappe Taisho.
"Fleas too, are very hateful.
When they dance about under someone's clothes,
they really seem to be lifting them up."
"I cannot stand people who leave without closing the panel behind them."
Usa sensei is so dull, right?
That granny really gets on my nerves.
Guys! There's a new article about Mayuyu online.
Seriously? Let me in!
One two!
Show me.
She's into Inakappe Taisho.
What's "Inakappe Taisho"?
I guess about some Taisho called Inakappe-san.
"Inakappe Taisho"...
Cute!! That granny should take Mayu as an example.
You say the funniest things!
Nasshuu-san!
Hey, my phone!
President, I object.
At this timing, the risk is just too high.
But, you know, this is Akimoto-san's idea after all.
What do you think yourself?
Her popularity is growing steadily. She's doing so well in AKB.
Why have an "official rival" anyway?
I wonder... which one is the true me?
Yes?
Eh!?
I'm to...
...transfer to Nogizaka46?
This has to be a joke! Lies! It can't be! No way!
I already secured my name and face in the group.
Or you won't ever come on top of this world.
The fans are grieving, you know.
I'll definitely get the center.
Did they find out?
[I am forbidden to have relationships. Stop it.] Isn't that what you hoped for?
Did I make the wrong decision?
Let's and GO!
Of course, I will be aiming for center position.
[This drama is mostly fictional and the people and groups that appear are on the most part fictional] Of course, I will be aiming for center position.
[This drama is mostly fictional and the people and groups that appear are on the most part fictional]