Gather all the people whom I have judged that seem to have a chance at becoming King in their future.
Then have all those people live in my most precious house.
That's the concept!
I'm one of those 9 people, Kyoko Hibiki.
Child Killer
- I can't put up with people saying things like this! - Let's switch to giving births!
It's the incarnation of evil that leads people to abortions, huh?
Well, there is a lot of stuff going on but,
I can't tell you just yet.
Everybody has a lot going on, don't they?
I'm Hosono from Malta Films.
We met this person for the first time last episode.
Is that what you truly wish to do? The message won't come across.
Rather than a discussion about the rights to the story,
you didn't even get to talk!
I'm Kazue Fujishiro, the housewife!
This person was added last episode, too.
I left my husband at home.
What are you doing, you have children!
However, thanks to her we were able to have a real party.
I'm going to become an idol!
Ever since this girl was made hostage by a robber,
even her best friends have been calling her "Hostage" behind her back.
What a nuisance!
This man is Mr. Rock.
This means that so far there are 9 of us but...
As of right now, the two people in a slight lead are Maji Max and Moriji, correct? Congratulations.
- Thank you very much. - Thank you very much.
Succeeding on Hotei's performance costume,
being dragged off to France by some unknown woman,
and the flower arrangement made out of desperation,
were all things that were judged.
This boy can really surprise people.
I'm surprised too!
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Um, there's something I'd like to ask.
- Something to ask? - Yes.
I'd like you to allow me to do an arrangement.
Huh? You?
Yes.
Did you feel like it since you went to Paris?
Not just feel like it, I really think I can do a good job at it!
You mean a misunderstanding?
Yeah, I guess that's how it is.
Would you mind giving me a test? Of whether or not it was a misunderstanding.
Hmm?
I'd like you to tell me if the arrangement I create is good or not, Miss Shinohara.
You want me to tell you?
The flower you need most right now... I'll be the one to make it.
Sounds sort of interesting. I'll take that bet.
Alright!
Hurry and become a real help so you can let me relax a little.
Lately I can't seem to get rid of my fatigue.
- Ah, why don't you go help outside. - Yes!
- Miss Shinohara, I think it's Mr. Majima. - What?
Hold on!
Majima... You mean the stylist Maji Max?
Yup, one of our regular customers.
Who can he be giving flowers to?
Probably to other actresses right? He must have things having to do with work or his personal life.
He is a popular person...
You definitely can't say anything... But I hear those two are close!
Excuse me...
I quit.
What?
I'm sorry, this area is non-smoking.
Thank you for everything.
Miss Asada~
Miss Asada?
Would it be better to write a letter of resignation?
You talked this over with your father, didn't you?
I wonder...
I'm sure he'll get the news sooner or later.
Thanks for everything!
Despite getting hired through connections, I'm sorry I have to quit like this.
I've decided to um... start a new job on my own... and do my best!
Farewell~
Wheeeuuuu~
Will the car in front please pull over~
Yes, you did a great job.
- I'm sorry, no smoking. - Ah.
I really quit.
Sorry!
Alright, I can become an idol!
An idol huh... I wonder if she'll be ok?
Hmm? Asa-chan?
I wonder if i somehow instigated her to do it?
It's difficult being an idol...
- Huh? - That's just what I think.
Somehow when you say it, it just seems more convincing.
Mr. Son, all you wear is clothing with horses all over... Do you like them?
I do. If it's a horse, everything is great.
If you'd like, please have this.
I found it while passing by a shop.
Thank you so much!
But if it's something about horses, I guess I really prefer something that I can wear on my body.
Should I add a string or something to dangle it from your neck?
No, since you took the time and effort to buy it for me,
I'll put it in my room. Then every day I can think of it as you and talk to it.
Why don't you just talk with me?
- Huh? - With me.
I guess we could do that too.
You're cool.
Shall we start off with an A-Picture?
A-Picture?
A picture for putting your profile on, or something for later use.
In order to sell you, right?
Undress, hurry up!
This way.
Over here!
Nice to meet you. I'm Tokitou, the cameraman.
I'm Asako Asada... Nice to meet you.
It's great that you're acting like you're shy!
I am going to undress... I'm undressing! What should I do?!
I don't think my heart is prepared... or rather I don't think my body is prepared...
Huh?
If I don't lose some weight, I'll...
We don't do things here like having you pose in a swimsuit or something.
What?!
Is that so!
Mr. Tokitou, would it have been better to bring in a stylist? Maji Max perhaps?
Mr. Tokitou happens to be a first-rate cameraman.
He can even directly get a hold of people like Maji Max.
I'm sorry about that, it's for our brand new idol.
Aww, stop it! You know I can't turn down a request from you, Mr. Shibata.
This guy's really something.
Ouch, hot hot!
So, what do you really think?
Isn't she fine like this? It's easier to understand this way.
Easier to understand... You mean me being a hostage?
Of course not!
Someone who doesn't go all out. A regular girl!
Somebody people can really empathize with and get to like!
Begin to like me?
It doesn't mean that you're good at singing, or that you've got great style but,
you've got the newsworthiness in you.
For you, the real catch will be "regular."
It seems that you would have been better off if I left the producing to Mr. Tokitou.
Cut it out! It's because you don't properly explain things to her.
No, no.
Somehow it seems like I've come to see the position I'm in.
If this is how it is, I'll do my best to become an idol.
So Asa-chan, how about you try standing over there.
Ok.
Tokyo, Aoyama 2-4-8 KING Kyoko Hibiki
They even know where I live...
Can I get you to please answer the door?
Rock, paper..
- It was just your father. - Huh?
- I asked you not to come here. - Who was that?
The nerd wearing the polo?
Is he living together with you?
Living together, more like a room share. But it's with 9 people.
What are you doing?
Why did you come? I've got to get going to the hospital.
Are you... alright?
What do you mean?
I've been hearing all sorts of strange rumors.
They're just rumors.
I'm fine. It won't cause a problem for your hospital.
If you're in trouble, be sure to tell me right away.
Are you saying you will save me?
Of course I will. I'm your father.
You can get qualification as a doctor for passing a national examination but,
just because you had a child doesn't mean that you're qualified to be a father.
I wonder if she'll be ok? Even a knife was sent...
I'm sorry for the Mr. Ijyuuin who scouted Miss Hibiki but,
she's just a little...
They're gone!
You look cute in your pictures but, you sure used the peace sign a lot.
I guess it's just a bad habit...
Even after warnings you wouldn't stop. I thought you might be brain-dead!
I unconsciously do it when somebody points a camera at me... Are you regretting scouting me now?
A little bit.
Just kidding.
It's because you believe people so quickly.
At any rate, aren't people these days showing off their fingernails when they show a peace sign?
Ah, you're right! You're amazing, Mr. Shibata!
But if it was an old idol like me... It would be the end of me.
You're still saying that?
But that's a good thing, Asa-chan.
You might be popular as an idol who uses old phrases!
Did I say something again?
Kabin~!
(Once again Asa-chan uses an outdated phrase; this time a sound effect for shock.)
Gachon~!
(Mr. Shibata follows up with his own outdated sound effect.)
So old...
It's one of your abortion patients from 3 years ago.
How can you be sure it's her?
When we traced the number from the fax machine, it led us back to the company that she's currently working at.
I see.
They're resentful of you trying to help, aren't they.
Killer!
Wouldn't it be better off to fix this misunderstanding?
Yeah.
These are your sizes from now on, so remember them.
Yes.
Height : 163cm Bust : 90cm (D cup)
There's no way my bust is 90 cm...
Guess you're right.
So...
89 cm it is.
- Only 1cm... - The problem is your idol name.
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Finished!
Ah~ Miss Shinohara.
- A lawn? - Yes.
With geraniums potted here and there... it's cute!
Before I have you enjoy this, there's something I'd like you to do.
Please put your foot in here.
This is a souvenir from Paris.
Paris?
Doesn't it smell nice?
This is also geranium.
Really? It certainly does smell good.
Ok!
Now just put your feet onto the carpet of lawn that I created, and you can daydream all you like!
Put my feet here? On top of your arrangement?
Once you put your feet on it, my arrangement will be complete.
You seemed tired recently.
You can at least relax a little, right?
Ah, yes...
See you.
Alright!
Ah, working with you is always fun Mr. Tokitou. Good work!
Sorry sorry, do you have just a moment?
Sure.
Riba, you mind going to buy some coffee?
Ahh, I've got money. Don't worry.
You're always late.
Because you're Maji Max everybody might smile and forget about it but... Personally I think it's getting to your head.
Everybody?
Your reputation is important.
No matter how talented you are.
I'm telling you this because I like you, Maji Max.
Yes, thank you.
- I'm counting on you! - Got it.
- Good work. - See you next time.
You know, I'm truly sorry about my tardiness all the time.
I mean to be more careful every time but,
without even realizing it, I often lose myself while looking for clothing...
How should I put it...
When Mr. Tokitou realized my bad habit I thought, "Ah well, can't do anything about it."
"I wonder if he's just tolerating me?" I thought.
Everybody was just saying things behind my back, weren't they.
When you hear the truth it can really get to you.
You won't be able to trust people anymore.
Don't worry about it, and keep doing your best.
I know if I wait any longer it will get difficult so say, but I'm going to do it.
I'm sorry. Please let me quit.
Huh?
- I'm sorry. - Wait, wait. Why? Why?
I'm sorry!
Hey... Wait...
I don't know understand why when all you say is sorry.
What aren't you satisfied with?
I got it Riba. I'll fix all my bad points.
- Don't quit! - I'm sorry!!
Are you serious?!
If I remember correctly, you're a movie producer, right Mr. Hosono?
Yes.
Does that mean you can get early tickets for "Wonder Sunday?" Like a premier or something?
The one with Cameron Diaz?
That's the one!
It's a different company...
Ah, that's how it is. Too bad.
How about...
The movie our company is going to start airing, "A Cat, A Fish, A Bear."
- Would you like to come to the premier? - Did you make it?
No, I didn't.
Thank goodness.
As soon as I heard the titled I didn't want to see it at all.
I think I'd like to see that movie.
Mr. Son! Since when were you here?
- Nabe again? - Nabe again.
Let me help out with something.
- Why don't you wash the burdock root. - Alright.
Excuse me just a moment, I'm going to wash the burdock.
"Been washing burdock for 107 years..."
Mr. Hosono, that "It's a cat! It's a fish! It's a bear!" movie... What is it about?
It's called "A Cat, A Fish, A Bear."
- It's about... - Ah! It's a salmon!
The fish is a salmon, right?
It's a love triangle about the eternal struggle between the cat and the bear for the love of the salmon.
No, it's not.
It's a nature film.
That type of movie isn't going to become a hit at all, is it?
You don't have to go that far...
I'm home~
Welcome home idol!
Hey~ You don't have to call me idol! Ah, it's nabe!
Correct!
I'll help out!
I'll do it, don't worry.
Don't worry, I can do it by myself.
- I'm home~ - Welcome back!
- It's nabe! - That's right, nabe.
What kind of nabe are we making? Oh! I bought some hanpen on the way home!
(Hanpen - a fluffy, ground fish cake.)
-Why? - These are so delicious!
Aside from ketchup, things made with fish paste are my favorite!
Let's put it in. We'll put whatever in the nabe!
But what kind of nabe has burdock root with peas together?
Where is this nabe headed exactly? We even have the meat all ready to put in.
We're putting in things people want to eat.
Isn't it more fun to always change it up and put in whatever you feel like?
You're right! Speaking of which, something great happened today!
Whenever something good happens, I just feel like eating hanpen.
What happened? You sure are in a good mood.
I can't tell you just yet but, let's just say I might be getting closer to having some good news!
That's right! I also had something to tell everybody!
I'm gonna go wash my hands!
Alright, here comes the nabe.
Hey, what are you doing there. It's hot.
I'm sorry, but what are you doing with that dried bonito?
You're in the way. Move.
Look look! Tada~
I'm in the paper!
- Hostage Given Chance For Debut... - Awesome! You made it into the evening newspaper! Out of the way.
It is you!
Read here!
- An autograph session? - Yup! Dadum~
For some sort of sales launch or something?
Hmm? No, we won't have any sort of products.
Just an autograph?
Right, kind of like a fan meeting party of sorts.
Like an, "I'll be doing my best from now on, so nice to meet you!" sort of deal.
I even have a sponsor for it!
- Spa Q Island? That amusement park, right? - Right!
Are you going to be ok? It's Spa Q Island...
If people don't come it will be a huge problem for Spa Q Island.
But Mr. Shibata said that since I was on TV all around the country that at least 100 people would come.
I wonder if that many people will really come... Spa Q Island...
I wonder if you're just being naive.
Being an idol isn't that sweet...
So, what's your idol name?
Asako Asada.
What? You're just going to leave it?
Yup, they said it would be easier to understand that way.
Ah! What should I do for a signature! He told me to have one ready for it...
- What should I do? - Let's all think of one together!
Huh?
On the back of these ads, let's all write down a good signature for you!
Move, move.
Excuse me.
I did it.
It's just a jumbled mess.
What are you saying?!
Look, this part right here is the "A" from "Asako Asada."
It's ready!
- Wooh! - Yay~
- Look! They're shaped like hearts! - You're right!
- So cute. - Thanks.
- Thank you~ - Here you go.
- It looks so good.. - I'm home.
Welcome back~
Miss Hibiki! Come here quick, there's something I want to show you.
Huh? Where is it?
Here it is. What do you think of this signature?
It's cute.
What if you gave it a little more of an idol touch?
How?
- What do you think? - What's that?
When people ask you, "What's this 'i' for?" You can respond with, "It's the 'i' for idol."
That wouldn't work at all.
Won't people laugh at me?
That's important.
Mr. Hosono! You should make a movie or something, with an idol as the star!
Because I don't have any money...
Any type of movie?
What about... "It's a cat! It's a fish! It's Asako!" or something like that.
You could do something like that?
Could you really afford to do something that hastily?
Ah! And you could hang a poster in your clinic!
- Poster? - Yup.
- Of you? - Yup.
I'm not saying anything bad but, have you thought about hiring a stylist or something? Like Maji Max?
They actually said this way would be better off, I seem more regular.
So you didn't hire a stylist on purpose!
But you know, there's a limit to these things.
Why don't you try asking.. um... Shimata?
- Shibata. - What have we here. Everybody's together.
- You're back! - Welcome home~
- Maji Max! Perfect timing, I was wondering... - Goodnight.
Let's eat!
- Sounds good. - Yeah.
- Here. - Huh?
You received permission from the owner.
I passed?!
- Guess so. - Alright!! Wahoo~
Those scissors are for your celebration.
What?! You bought them for me?
Yeah.
Good for you! They suit you well.
Thank you...
I wonder what kind of person I'll have as my first commemorative customer?
Wait, what are you doing?
I didn't ask for that, give me a break.
- Do you think you could hurry up a bit? - Where's Riba today?
Hello?
Be careful~
You're always late.
I'm sorry. Please let me quit.
Ouch!
A bag fell on top my my foot!
I'm sorry, are you alright?
Please do your best. I'm worried!
Excuse me.
Huh? Wasn't that just...
- Moriji, it's so heavy... - Heavy...
You're right. That looks really heavy.
Hmm? Sorry, just a minute.
My arms hurt!
I'm sorry, I'll do it later. Wait right there, stay, stay.
Stay stay stay.
- Hello? - Moriji? It's me, Asa-chan.
- What is it? I'm in the middle of work. - Sorry, sorry.
What happened?
We're about to start the autograph session, and it doesn't look like anybody will be coming!
What should I do?!
Mr. Shibata keeps on apologizing...
What should I do?! If nobody ends up coming... It will be terrible!!
There's no way people won't show up.
The person from your office said at least 100 people would come, right?
I'll be fired... What if I'm fired right after my idol debut?!
What do I do?! I even went out of the way to quit my job...
Calm down. I'll head over there as soon as I'm done here.
For the time being, why don't you try calling the other members of King?
You're right. I'll try that.
Moriji, hurry up! Alright.
Even if you ask me to come...
The event will be going on until 5:30, so if you could.. There's no way, huh?
I've got patients and... I'm sorry.
Why don't you try calling Maji Max?
Huh? Right now?
I don't really have free time today.
It was announced in the evening paper, right?
It'll be fine!
Sorry, sorry.
He hung up.
What's going on?
Well, it just began so...
What should we do?
What should we do with the numbered tickets?
We don't need those. Who's going to line up anyway.
I'll throw them out.
What should we do?
Should we go?
The 3 of us?
This was a miss, I thought people would come but...
You put a lot of money into this, didn't you.
Yeah.
That's right. Somebody from the sponsor said they wanted to talk to you.
I'll be right there.
I'm going to leave for a little bit but, there's plenty of our staff here so no need to worry.
From Son.
I'm in the middle of preparations and can't leave.
PS. You should have gone with the signature that I showed you instead.
He says that now?
Here's another.
From Fujishiro: Thank you for the invite. If I can make it I'll try to go.
(Mrs. Fujishiro's mail is written like a middle school / high school girl's, so Asa-chan has trouble reading it.)
She won't come.
Miss Asako! Your fans have made it!
Ah, yes!
3 people!
3 people.
- Asa-chan! - Miss Asada!
#1! #2! #3!
- Miss Asako. - Yes.
Please sign my shirt!
- Huh? Are you sure you want it here? - Yes.
Someday you'll put out a photo-album or something, right?
- Ah, yes... - Do you feel like an idol yet?
When did you think of your signature? When you were on TV as a hostage?
I'm so sorry.
I couldn't attract any fans.
- No, these kind of things... - Wait!
Huh? Oh...
It's not about pulling fans in.
But you have at least 3 people who are definitely your fans.
Does this mean...
Am I fired?
Of course not.
We might have been just a little early for this sort of thing.
I'm sorry. It was my fault.
Are you sure it's alright?
We'll do something.
We can scrape by a meal with these numbers.
Asa-chan!
Huh?
Please line up here. There you go.
Why did you come, Mrs. Fujishiro?
I just felt like it!
Look at this huge place you have here!
Congratulations on your debut!
Mrs. Fujishiro... I...
I made it.
Please enter here. Thank you.
I somehow managed to finish up early.
Where should I have you sign...
How about this?
What cute stationary!
This...
It's all for the sake of our household idol.
Thank you so much, Miss Hibiki.
Yaho---!
Not that way! This way.
You really look like an idol!
Keep this up and you're on the right track.
Mr. Son...
I was wondering how it was going, so when I asked if it was ok,
she said, "No problem!" So I left the restaurant to her!
Thank you.
Tweet~
Well then, see you later!
Ah, ok. See you!
I'm sorry!
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry...
Malta Films?
This is our sponsor, Spa Q Island.
Nice to meet you.
Great job! It seems like they're really into it.
Are you serious?
This is all I could bring. At the very least you can line up 3 times.
I'll use this!
This goes with it.
You're nicer than I thought.
- Go for her. - It's impossible.
- I've got all sorts of things going on. - So do I!
- Go! - I'm telling you I can't make it!
I'll go with... this!
If you choose that, this is the set.
- What?! No way! - Hurry up and change!
Can I have your autograph?
Thank you! Wait..
Me too.
What's going on?
Shh! We can line up at least 3 times.
This way it looks like you have more fans, right?
Congratulations~
Hi. I'm James.
Can I have.. a Japanese handshake?
(Mr. Son, doing his best as a foreigner, has a goofy Japanese accent.)
- Handshake... - Handshake~ Oh, thank you!
You're welcome.
I'm back.
Would you be kind enough for an autograph?
It keeps getting better as we go along!
My name is Nomiya Fujishiro.
This one fits me to a tee.
Having fun?
I'm back, again.
I came from Russia to see you. I'm Maria Sharapova's older brother.
Congratulations.
Congratulations!!
Moriji!
Sorry for being so late!
These are for you.
I just became a true employee at work today!
I'm allowed to make my own bouquets now so,
you're my first customer, Asa-chan.
It's the first time I made this. What do you think?
I'm so happy. Thanks!
Congratulations on becoming a new employee!
Wasn't it nice everybody was able to make it?
Yeah.
I guess I should go change quick, too.
Ok.
Ah! Mr. Rock!
We decided to stop by after our off line meeting!
Please shake my hand!!
Can I take your picture?
Asa-chan!
- Thank you!! - Everybody line up!
No crowding! Don't push!
The birth of an idol, huh.
Yeah.
Shall we head home?
Thank you.
Shouldn't you be crying or something?
Their friendship is really starting to blossom.
When we tell them the official rules, don't you think they will start to fight harder to become King?
Out of all these people, only one person can become King!
That 1 person who becomes King will inherit this King mansion,
and as for the rest of the people, we will have them leave the premises.
This is how it is, right.
As of right now, Asako and Moriji are one step in the lead.
And Maji Max is down one point.
But I'm still going to put ¥5,000,000 on top of my bet for Maji Max!
Be sure to write that down on the form, ok?
Life is a gamble for everybody.
Ah! I put in an order for a bottle at Moriji's bar. Let's go after this!
Sounds great! So, a toast to your eyebrows.
Cheers!
Translation - hibiYa
Timing - Big thanks to tianj!