Bang!
Na-gi-sa! Na-gi-sa!
Go! Go!
Let's go!
"If Nagisa Matsumura doesn't quit singing within one week, she dies?"
That's right.
Now that you mention it,
there was a singer who had sulfuric acid thrown on her during a concert, right?
And she got a threatening letter as well.
Right. Just to be safe I had this letter checked out.
Handwriting and fingerprint comparisons indicate that...
It's the same person.
Yes. She's our number one star.
If anything ever happened to her, the company would...
My guess is that the culprit is a weirdo obsessed with pop idols.
By the way, how old is she?
She's fifteen.
Fifteen?!
I trust both of you are fast runners.
As fast as the next guy, but...
I'm happy to hear it.
What in the world?
Whatever you do stay close to me.
Hey, that noise is getting louder.
Sorry! I didn't make a clean getaway from the performance!
Quick!
Na-gi-sa! Na-gi-sa!
What was that?
I can't count on you. How can you be a bodyguard like that?
If something should happen to me, the production company will be in trouble.
I must be dreaming.
I'm so lucky just to be meeting a beautiful lady like you.
Not to mention the kindness you are displaying toward me.
Mr. Saeba...
It's true. I'm not someone to lie.
I've never before in my life met a woman with such gentle eyes.
I have a meeting with the person in charge of recording now.
Please look after Nagisa.
Sure, leave everything to me.
Well, until later then.
All right, it looks like fun tonight.
You're a strange one.
You're indifferent to me, the pop idol, while you flirt with my manager.
Give me ten years, and I may just be more beautiful than she is.
I'm not interested in something that's ten years down the line.
How short sighted. Are you saying you won't interact with me as a woman?
Right. I'd like to just stick you in my pocket, and guard you that way.
That's the best way to guard little things.
What do you mean? Are you trying to treat me like some object?
Protecting you from a single killer hiding in a concert hall
is nearly impossible, even for me.
In a pinch, you're going to have to protect yourself.
I'm going to show you how.
That's the method I'm going to use to protect you,
and that's why I won't interact with you as a woman. Now you understand?
Sounds interesting.
The main thing is that your first punch be a good one.
Here. Aim your punch here.
As if you were trying to snap the chin around. Like this.
When someone gets their head popped like that, it's disconcerting.
Even a young girl has the strength to KO a man like that.
Okay, give it a try!
Okay...
Watch that stance. Okay...
Watch that stance.
Put all of your weight into the punch. Don't hold anything back.
No good! Sharper!
Okay, here I go.
What are you doing?!
Oh, Miss Kushida!
I'm sorry!
Not too bad.
But you should try hitting here.
...and then a meeting until noon.
Later the rehearsal, and then the concert from five to seven.
That's my schedule for tomorrow.
So, you have nothing planned for the evening then?
It appears that way.
Then write this down in your book:
Manager Kushida, date with Mr. Saeba at eight o' clock.
What do you think? Shall we make it one mokkori date?
Who would use such a thing?
What is this monster high heel? It's as big as a carrier!
Excuse me, and my big "carrier" foot.
That was your shoe? What a huge foot you have!
Just be quiet! You want me to pop you on the back of your head again?!
Oh, yeah, just what was the big idea anyway?!
Because I waited and waited, and you didn't show up!
See you forgot. You promised to give me a punching lesson.
Did I really say that?
Just come on! Did I really say that?
Just come on!
Hey, my date!
She sure is sticking to him. I wonder if it's because her life's in danger?
No, it's probably because she doesn't like Saeba flirting with me.
What? You mean that Nagisa likes Ryo?!
Yes.
He's looking, he's looking. So, how do you like my shapely legs?
No man has ever withstood the beauty of my legs.
Now I know!
You're wearing a miniskirt today.
That's right! You're wearing a miniskirt today.
That's right!
You remind me of a school girl!
You!
Jerk!
No good! You're still not sharp enough.
In your case, I'm thinking kicking might suit you better.
Getting kicked with a big foot really tells.
Yeah, yeah, that's it.
Okay, try to kick my hand. Go for it!
Okay, next try one this high. Okay!
What's the matter? Okay, give it a shot.
Oh, I'm so dreadfully sorry.
I can't see the panties for the stars.
Kaori, just look at their eyes, their totally intoxicated eyes.
Those that climb the steps of super-stardom have a frightening attraction.
They are drunk! Nagisa is the only thing that they see.
I suspect you could do anything to them, and they wouldn't even feel it.
Anything to them?
Wow! They really don't feel anything! Look!
Rubby, rubby...
Ryo!
Please don't come any closer! Ryo!
Please don't come any closer!
Stay back! Move back!
Don't push!
Stay back!
Saeba!
I anticipated that this might happen.
Nice going, Ryo!
But it looks like I underestimated him.
It may be that he engineered this.
Thank you, Saeba.
"Nagisa giving her boyfriend a hot kiss?"
Causing a scandal like this, I'm going to get the axe.
Hello, Saeba here.
Banzai! Banzai! Banzai!
Thank you, Mr. Saeba!
"Thanks," you say? So, you mean I'm not fired because of the scandal?
The fact is, the culprit saw it, and sent another threatening letter.
That's why we're thanking you.
Here it is.
If you don't mind...
Let's see, "Now, germs have gotten on my precious Nagisa."
"It was for this very reason
that I wanted Nagisa to either leave the world of show business,
or die at my own hands so that she would exist only in my heart."
"However, Germ, I'm going to kill you first!"
"Germ," he says?!
Yes, thanks to you, his target has changed.
What about the scandal?
In the entertainment world these days, scandals are just part of being a star.
I hope you will continue to distract him through your flirtation with Nagisa.
Please?!
I thought so.
What is this?
I have you.
Ryo, it's you?!
Be quiet! I've got to confess my love to her.
Okay, keep it down! It's part of my plan.
What's all the racket? Who is it?
Saeba?
Nagisa, here.
What is it? It's a strange ring.
It's a kind of ring, all right, but not just any ring.
It's a ring that will protect you.
"Protect me?"
Is this an engagement ring?
I'm sorry, Saeba. I'm honored, but I can't...
Saeba!
Engagement ring?!
So, he had her place bugged?
Right, it was in a stuffed animal that was a gift.
I thought if I whispered sweet nothings to her with him listening,
he would go mad with jealousy, and be sure to come after me.
But thanks to those steel traps you set, I couldn't get a word out.
But I was only thinking of Nagisa's safety.
Thanks to you events have taken an unexpected twist.
Unexpected?
Right, just take a look at that. Unexpected?
Right, just take a look at that.
Well, well, Nagisa, you're wearing a ring. What is it?
Oh, you mean this?
Well, I'm a little embarrassed, but...
Those are brass knuckles, aren't they? Well, I'm a little embarrassed, but...
Those are brass knuckles, aren't they?
Right, I gave them to her for self-protection.
Actually, this is the engagement ring my fiancé gave me last night.
What's going on?!
Well, I'll be... You don't say? What's going on?!
Well, I'll be... You don't say?
That poor man. He was shedding tears and could barely speak.
I didn't know what to say, so I just accepted.
Ryo!
Well, I'm not sure how it happened, but it appears she actually fell for me.
How can you sit there saying that? How are you going to deal with this?
Are you really intending to marry her or something?
Everything's okay. I'll explain everything to her later.
Just look at her eyes. She's absolutely serious.
Oops...
Maybe I'd just better tell her it was part of my plan.
Nagisa, are you there? You're back, aren't you?
What's the matter? Are you angry?
Yes, I am very angry!
Oh boy, I should have cleared up this misunderstanding more quickly.
Everyone says this isn't a ring.
They say you played a trick on me. But that's not true.
Those tears were genuine.
They all misunderstand you, Saeba!
Well, you see, Nagisa...
I have no choice now.
I will declare my intention to retire at the concert tomorrow.
And then I will announce my decision to marry you!
Well, Nagisa, I think...
Damn, if I tell her now, he'll hear it and my plan will be ruined.
Saeba, we will overcome this test with the strength of our love! Saeba!
Yeah, whatever. I've had it!
Marriage?!
I can never forgive you for this, Nagisa!
Today's the showdown. Have you prepared yourself?
Yes, I've already decided what I'm going to say for our engagement announcement!
Saeba?
I'm okay. Saeba?
I'm okay.
You're supposed to wear this ring on your right hand.
I thought the engagement ring went on the left hand?
In this case, you wear it on the right.
I see! Some engagement rings are meant for the right hand, others for the left.
After the concert, buy me one for the left, okay?
Right, right.
This is going to be my last time on stage.
Saeba?
I want you to see me off to the stage with a kiss.
You're kidding?! You mean in front of all these people?
How cute! You're being shy, Darling.
All lovey, dovey are we?
I think I'll go keep an eye on her from the seats.
It's dark, so watch your footing.
Why, thank you.
Mr. Saeba!
Sorry. Pardon me.
There are more guards than before. I wonder where he'll strike?
Everyone, thank you for coming today! Today is a wonderful day!
Actually, I have something important to announce today!
Something important?
What it is?
She was saying something strange on TV yesterday.
Get ready.
Actually, today
is
my sixteenth birthday!
Now, look here!
Hey, you, be quiet!
Oh, pardon me.
Hey, everybody! It's him. He's the guy who kissed Nagisa!
Well, well...
Kissing my Nagisa like that...
You don't deserve to live!
Hey, hey! Come on!
Happy birthday!
Thank you!
And do you know what happens on your sixteenth birthday?
Right! A girl can get married after she turns sixteen!
Married?!
No way!
You all saw the magazine, didn't you?
I'm going to...
Going to mar...
Don't say it!
Don't say it, I tell you!
She did it.
The magical right hand punch.
No way! It was all a ruse to get that man?!
Please?! I'm begging you to forgive me!
It can't be...
It can't be!
Come on, Kaori! Miss Kushida!
No! Come on, Kaori! Miss Kushida!
Don't look at me.
Good luck.
How cold.
You liar!
Marriage isn't a possibility now, but we can see each other any time we...
No! You have to marry me or... NO!
Okay, I promise to come back for you in ten years!
No! Now! Now!
Come on, wait ten years!
Ryo, you spent the night at Saeko's place, didn't you?! Confess!
No, I didn't! You got it all wrong!
You can't fool me! I know for a fact that you're doing a job for Saeko,
and I'll pursue you until I get my proof!
It's talk like that that gets you mixed up in the case to begin with.
No thanks to you! I saw how you operate all right.
Your real objective is beautiful ladies, and young women. You always betray me.
And that beautiful woman is actually...
Yikes! I get scared to death just thinking about it!
See you then!