Hey sis, wake up!
Only five minutes...
Come on now. Hurry up or you'll be late!
I'm going!
I'm to...
...transfer to Nogizaka46?
You're still the best in class.
Nashimoto Yuuji.
I don't need it.
You don't? I'll take it.
What, zero points?
Shuu-san, what are you listening to?
Mayuyu's newest radio program.
You sure like it. How many times now?
My personal new record, 132 times.
You broke your last.
Here is Mayuyu's "Smile Radio". Another evening of bringing smiles to everyone. So, let's start with today's program.
What are you looking at, Uzasen?
"Uzasen"?
It's a nickname made from your last name plus your annoying (uzai) side.
Fitting, eh?
It's much more enjoyable listening to Mayu's voice than to Uzasen's.
That's my voice actually.
Watanabe Mayuyu of AKB48. Seventeen.
In reality, her true age is 38.
Her actual name: Usa Shijimi. Occupation: Gloomy high school teacher among delinquent youths.
Who would have guessed: Watanabe Mayu has been fudging her age by 21 years. She is a Saba-dol!
[Watanabe Mayu as...]
[Saba-dol]
Good work, thank you.
[Episode 2 - Mayuyu's Transfer to Nogizaka46] Good work, thank you.
[Episode 2 - Mayuyu's Transfer to Nogizaka46]
Nice work, everyone. Goodbye. See you later then. [Episode 2 - Mayuyu's Transfer to Nogizaka46]
Nice work, everyone. Goodbye. See you later then.
Ah, it's Utamaro-san.
Wait a moment-- boss warned me not to get close with him, didn't she?
Hey, Chiquitita!
Good morning!
Wh-- what's wrong?
I brought some obento with me and I ate three of them. I'm so full.
Three?
I think I might throw up.
Are you alright?
No. Do I look alright? Help me, Chiquitita.
I've got something for you.
Here, take this.
What's that? Rabbit droppings?
It's a supplement made from green gentian and sicklepod. It's good against indigestion.
It stinks!
Don't worry. Even kids can take it.
Ah, you know, I think I'm fine already.
No, you must take it. Come on!
In the first place...
Drink it! Good!
And the finishing touch... Now that summer's passed, there isn't one tiny bug left, at the dawn of autumn, pom poko ton, pom poko ton.
They all went over the mountain, pom poko ton.
Woah, woah, woah, there you are! Utamaru, how are you?
Chiquitita's new song is incredible!
Going for another million, are we?
Uhm, I...
You're gonna get this rich, I tell you!
Ah, listen--
Please excuse us! Come on now. Come, come.
Man, that was really close!
Faking a stomachache seems to be Utamaro's trick.
No one can say what might have happened if I hadn't gone in there.
Are you listening?
Apart from that, has Mayu said anything about the transfer?
No, nothing really.
Is that so.
I'm still against it!
She could very well become the center of AKB if we just wait a little longer.
I can't think of any merit in joining that Nogizaka-something group.
That's right!
I better go and tell... that directly... to Akimoto sensei.
"Akimoto-san, please leave Mayu to me. I'll decide on everything she does." Can you tell him that?
Hmm, probably not.
I'm fine with the decision.
If you're against it, it'll mean you oppose me.
Wait a moment there, boss. Of course I wouldn't... You're really not making it easy.
What is this?
It was only supposed to be a first meeting.
Why am I already training together with Nogizaka46?
Why is everything developing so fast behind my back?
Let's have a little break.
Thank you very much!
Ah, that was hard!
Mayu-san has this incredible aura...
True, she doesn't even need to talk.
She's just that good.
Aww... I feel so heavy. I'll have so much lactic acid built up...
Aww... I have to get home quickly and take a bath.
But now someone please give me something with sugar in it... or citric acid.
Uhm, Mayuyu-san?
What is it?
What did you think of our dance?
I was surprised you're all this good. Like... gyafun.
"Gyafun"?
Oh, ehh-- sorry about that.
What was that?
Ah, nothing, nothing. Shall we do some more practice? Let's a-go!!
Why did you use those old gags?
It wasn't on purpose. I was tired.
That has nothing to do with it!
They probably never heard of those. They're too young for that.
These girls...
Did you hear her? The way she's talking, what a joke! Ha ha ha!
It won't do! It won't work with Nogizaka!
I had finally remembered all of the AKB members' names and faces.
Eh? It took that long?
They all look the same to me.
[Aunty Penalty Box]
Eh, did I say something wrong?
Young girls all looking the same is something old people say.
It's your fault that I have to go through all of this.
Why me now?
Don't you remember that time?
Now wait a moment. You always wanted to do this.
You should be happy!?
Happy? About what?
You're 38 already. You won't find any other idols at that age.
I take a crowded train to work every morning, and do nothing all day but sell curtain rails.
Asari, you're working at a home depot?
No, at a curtain rail company!
I didn't think you'd remember it. But I'm 36, so I win by two years.
It's only two.
Makes enough of a difference.
Anyways, you're to be envied.
You're in the spotlight every day and meet all those handsome idols.
Don't worry about Nogizaka.
I know that, but...
That's Minoru-kun.
Who?
He's my last chance. I met him at a party.
Hello, Minoru-kun? Yes, sorry, sorry.
At least she's got a boyfriend. Much better than me.
The thing with Nogizaka-- is it already decided upon?
I'm still not quite sure about this...
I don't like it either. I got really angry with the president and told her I'd complain directly to Akimoto-san.
Really?
But she pleaded, "No, please don't do that" and almost started crying in front of me.
I'm absolutely not afraid of Akimoto sensei!
I really couldn't be less afraid!
I wouldn't mind giving him a piece of my mind!
But-- out of consideration for president Nogi, I did what she wanted.
What? So-- what about me?
You're transferring!
Hey-- what-- you can't--
Good morning! -Good morning.
Sorry for the sudden change, but we have a guest.
Hi!
Chiquitita.
Here is Mayuyu's "Smile Radio", bringing smiles to everyone.
I've got a special guest here today: Chiquitita's lead singer, Utamaro-san.
Yo, I'm Utamaro. Chiquitita!
This is radio. No one can see you doing that pose.
It's a first to have such a big name on the show. I'm really nervous.
It's that cheap playboy, Utamaro.
He's hitting on every girl he meets.
You got to be kidding! I'm not listening to this!
Nashuu-san, don't you want to hear Mayu's voice?
Let's cover our ears for everything else.
Luckily this ain't your program, Miorin.
Sato-chan, why Utamaro?
He came over pretty suddenly. But it's going well, isn't it?
What's he up to? I hope Mayuyu can manage.
Send in your mails and questions for Utamaro.
Before that, do you mind if I ask you a question?
Going to school and being an idol at the same time, how do you manage?
Oh my-- how does he know?
Ehem... what do you mean exactly?
Did you already graduate from high school?
Oh, I'm at-- a correspondence school.
I quit a long time ago.
In this business, it's either life or death.
Wow. He's so cool. Good, good, Chiquitita. That is a good thing to say!
What will you do if something goes wrong?
I don't need no insurance.
Unless you rid yourself of what's behind and pursue your dream, you can't reach the top.
Nobody knows how long I can keep doing the idol thing, so I better keep a job that's stable.
Stop talking nonsense!
You're not holding your ears at all.
I'll kill the guy if I ever meet him.
So glad this ain't your program, Miorin.
Chiquititaa~!
That's very like you, Utamaro-san. A very manly answer. I'm sure your fans are happy to hear you're this serious about your career.
"That spell worked. Thank you. Send me a message."
Sorry, but what's he doing?
Apologies.
Eh, what should I do? It's the first time I've ever got an address from a boy!
And from a popular idol at that.
Could this-- Could this by any chance be the start of us seeing each other?
We could be the next big couple!
"Write something. Your manager can't see." Then someday we'd marry and... what should the children look like? We'll take my eyes and his nose and ears. Yes, that sounds about right.
Mayu, this is not the time!
Alright, here are ten questions for you.
First question: You get a day off. What are you going to spend the day doing?
"I'm not allowed to date. I'll get in trouble."
A day off. Sounds great! "I'm not allowed to date. I'll get in trouble."
A day off. Sounds great!
Wouldn't it be great to have such day?
Hmm... what would I do?
I guess I'd go to the gym.
"You're allowed to have friends, right? Mail me anytime" I guess I'd go to the gym.
"You're allowed to have friends, right? Mail me anytime"
Is Mayu really alright? Guess she wants to eat something sour by now.
Something sour...
You know, the taste of first love is--
Shut up, Sato-chan!
Unless you rid yourself of what's behind and pursue your dream, you can't reach the top.
Top stars think differently after all.
He doesn't seem too serious on the outside, but his approach is totally different.
I bet these girls are just the same.
They're all serious about becoming idols.
Can I keep doing it this half-heartedly?
Let's continue after a five-minute break.
Yes!
Five minutes? Gyafun!
Seriously. Yurushite chonmage.
Ah, it's what you said the other day. We've been using it all the time!
It's so cute, right?
You've got such a great sense!
Mayuyu-san, we're serious about this.
We want to beat AKB.
Lend us your strength!
Please help us!
You guys... if you're in excess of strength, join the Kabaddi club!
Shut up!
Ah, what?
What's the matter, Hayashiba sensei?
They got into a fight with another school's students again.
Is it true, Nashimoto-kun?
Leave me alone.
Why'd you have to fight with them?
It doesn't matter.
If this keeps going on like this, you won't be able to graduate.
Mayuyu's the reason.
Just don't talk about.
As we were talking about Mayuyu, those other guys were picking on us.
Futoshi!
You should have just ignored that.
But I can't!
They said that Mayuyu will never be center.
But I believe in it. One day Mayuyu is going to be center.
I definitely think she will be.
You boys. It's great to see you excited about something, but shouldn't you direct it on something else? Who is Mayuyu?
I am seventeen.
I am Mayuyu.
Stand back, please. Be careful.
Is it true you're transferring?
What are the members saying?
I, Watanabe Mayu, am officially transferring to Nogizaka46.
Of course, I'll aim for the center position of Nogizaka.
When will you start performing?
You got first page, Chiquitita.
[Nippou Sports - Watanabe Mayu's shocking transfer to Nogizaka46!!]
[Utamaro rescues stray cat]
Why? Why, Mayuyu?
Mayuyu!
Man, we're lucky this didn't happen to you, Miorin.
Nashimoto-kun? What happened? Calm down.
That's not going to happen. Surely fans all over Japan are crying today.
Eh!?
[Nippou Sports - Watanabe Mayu's shocking transfer to Nogizaka46!!]
Eh? Seriously?
Could I-- Could I have by any chance-- made the wrong choice?
What's the best thing to do?
What should I do?
What am I supposed to do now?
Mayu, get a grip on yourself!
Taking center like this although she couldn't in AKB48 is pretty lazy.
Who are you living with?
They're here!
The real me...?
I'll wait for your mail.
[This drama is mostly fictional and the people and groups that appear are on the most part fictional]
-This won't do after all. [This drama is mostly fictional and the people and groups that appear are on the most part fictional]