Managing two rivals
Hey! Smile!
Wasn't there supposed to be only one partner role?
You don't like that? that alone is difficult but even so...
Ai-chan!
Sawatari-san, you'll be in charge of her.
What?
From today onwards your Ai Ai. Ai Ai?
I'll make you debut as Taiwanese.
Ni hao!
On the other hand here...
You can't act?
There doesn't seem to be a connection between me and her.
But I might want to do a love scene with Ryo-kun.
You're an actress. No matter who is the partner
you should do it with a professional attitude!
things backfired...
Just a while ago Asakura's manager made a complain.
But if you think about it for the sake of the drama... That is called as doing something unnecessary.
There are only things one can't be patienced with.
I don't agree with this.
Moreover...
I'm alright! Be careful!
things went to an unpexted direction...
Be careful!
Ryo-kun. What?
Stop it!
Just stop it already...
Story of a woman and a man who even when they don't succeed
keep pushing forward stubbornly.
Tarinai mono nara There's long since
tokku ni aru kara been something missing
Ushinau koto nante nanimo kowakunai so I'm not afraid to lose anything
Chiisana yume naraba Small dreams probably
kanawanai darou won't come true
Ookina yume dakara but I'm probably still running
ima mada hashitterun darou now because this dream is big
Mou ippotte One more step
tatoeba sore ga saigo no so that we won't regret
Ippo ni nattemo even if it becomes
kuyamanai you ni our last step
Mou ippotte One more step
fumidasu bokura no yuuki wa because our courage to step forward
Hyappobun ijou no imi wo motsu kara has more meaning than 100 steps
Ato ippotte Just one more step
doredake kakkowarukutte we won't give up
Warawaretetatte akiramenai no matter how much they laugh at us, saying we're ungainly
Ato ippotte Just one more step
funbaru bokura no kokoro ga as our hearts hold their ground
Sekai wo ugokasu chikara ni naru they become the power to move the world
Yes. What?
I understand.
Uhm is there something? It was from Shumei company.
In Weekly Scoop, which is released tomorrow, has an article about Sakisaka Ryo.
What? Scandal news.
What is this?
What is this?!
She called me. And then...
So when you're called you just go without thinking? And even end up kissing.
I'm the victim here.
How dare you say such a coward thing! Coward?
In reality you met, right? And kissed, right?
Listen... Do you like her? Asakura Karen.
I don't. Then what is with this picture?
Because accidently... Take a good look at this.
Your hand in her hip...
You're touching her butt!
That was... an accident. Accident!?
And aren't you one to talk!
What?
What are you implying I did?
Nothing.
Jeez!
I'm sorry. This was the cause of my careless supervision.
But it's not even about an affair and the partner is popular Asakura Karen.
It's a good publicity. Publicity? Yes.
Uhm... but he isn't interested in her romantically.
That doesn't matter. Anyway, let's go.
Uhm... to where?
President Fuyuki, we're sorry for causing trouble to you.
It wasn't easy to get this far with her innocent image.
This... this ruined everything in an instant.
We're very sorry. We will give Sakisaka a strict warning.
Even so...
he just did as he pleased.
But it's not like our Sakisaka invited her...
But what will we do about this.
There is no need for you to worry about that.
Thank you. But it must be hard.
Leaving a big company like Morris Agency and becoming
a president themselves and then have to lower their head.
One has to start from the beginning. From the beginning...
From the beginning to lure Nakazato Reiko is a bold move.
A reputation of being that ungrateful in the industry
is rather refreshing. I'm sorry.
Aren't you frustrated, President?! He said too much!
We shouldn't be the only ones
to lower our head about this Sakisaka's thing.
Well anyway we should reflect on this thing.
Me being in love with Asakura Karen? Never.
So you dated her without even liking her.
If you did you're cruel.
Cruel? You'd be playing with her feelings.
Wait a minute. That wouldn't be good as a person.
I said wait.
I won't fight with you. If you'd got hurt it would be bad filming wise.
...Jeez, playing around huh.
Ah he's here! Sakisaka-san!
You're Sakisaka-kun, right? Sakisaka Ryo-kun.
Eh? Will you talk us a bit?
Would you happen to have any comments on Weekly Scoop's article?
What is the deal with you and Asakura Karen-san?
You are already dating right? We're not.
Do you have anything to say to either of your fans?
Since everyone want to know!
Please say a few words!
Sakisaka-san! What's with them!?
Don't follow me!
And then you ran away and came here. Yeah...
But isn't this intense...
You really went for it. It's shocking.
It's not like that. Maybe, but in the end
it's close to the truth. No...
It's shocking.
So next they are declaring their passionate love? We won't.
But it's not like you're not firmly grapping her butt.
There is nothing between us.
Do you happen to have some other woman you like?
No.
So then fall in love with this one. Ha!?
Ryo-kun, take Asakura Karen with you here.
As I'm a fan.
Oi!
Don't underestimate the media.
The reporters would storm in here if they knew you're here.
Wouldn't that be good! It would be good publicity for this bar.
It is not good! Yes!
This was Rika's room. You'll be staying here for a short while.
Hmm... Don't just "hmm".
Where's the "thank you"? Uhm sorry for the trouble.
It's okay. I'm happy it becomes lively in here.
Hey hey, let's sleep in my room.
He sleeps in here. You can stay here as long as you want
not just for a little while.
Only for a short while. Your key?
Ha? Because someone has to go get your clothes.
Good grief... These things happen only because you act as you please.
A nuisance to others... Welcome home!
Ah...!
I knew there was something. Who would forget their son's face.
Right? Ha...
Sleep...
What do you want to do with this? What...
Like, do you want to date Asakura Karen?
I don't have such intentions. Hey. Sorry.
There is three ways to deal with this kind of thing.
Three ways? First one is to refuse flatly.
"She is only a friend..." She is not my friend.
Be quite and listen. The second one is to admit it.
"We're dating. Please look after us from here on."
Third one is to create a confusion. Create a confusion?
"We were only reheasing for a kiss scene." Eh?
Or something like that. Avoiding the matter and playing innocent.
I don't want to lie. And that means?
I will deny everything.
President!
It's Douzai TV! Asakura Karen has...
"So what do you, Asakura Karen-chan, think of Sakisaka Ryo-kun?"
"I like him."
"I like Ryo-kun."
Is that okay to be saying something like that?
This woman is really something. Right?
"Ryo-kun, please go out with me!"
What is she thinking...
I see.
She is using the scandal to change her image.
Change her image?
She was promoted as innocent until now.
The type which is popular with men.
But that would have last only few years more.
In order for her to maintain her popularity she need the support of women.
She is aiming to be a type who is open for love,
a woman who is faithful to her desire.
In short a woman popular with other women.
So then... what will we do?
What if our side goes with "no comment"?
No comment? If we deny poorly
then it will antagonize women.
But... I'll leave it to you.
Okay.
Sawatari-san, Weekly Today is calling.
Okay.
This is Office Ishino. We are not taking any interviews.
No, we go with no comment. Goodbye.
Sawatari-san, it's from Weekly Miracle. Okay.
Hello.
Here. This is Office Ishino.
Eh?
Ah no... we go with no comment.
He's here!
Sakisaka-san, a word! Sakisaka-san!
Ryo-kun, Ryo-kun! What did you answer to Karen-chan?
Have you already replied to her in secret?
No comment. No comment, please!
What about getting married?
Why are you sticking to no comment? No comment.
And you are? Perharps you're his new girlfriend?
Is this a love triangle? I'm Sakisaka Ryo's manager!
Excuse us!
VTR is rolling.
Ready, start!
"So you want to break up with me this much." "Sorry."
"I don't have love for you anymore. Not even a drop."
"I don't give up on you." "Akihiko."
"Your that... love? I'll squeeze it out of you."
Even a drop, ten drops, 100 cups of it."
"It's not possible! Not anymore!"
Cut! OK.
Amazing. You were intensive.
Were you surprised by the press conference? Good work.
What...
You know... you don't have to worry about that.
He is a little nervous now. What are you talking about?
Hello. Hello.
So you went with no comment.
So you went with image change.
No... it's not really like that.
But isn't women's acceptance good?
Well I won't deny that the interviews for women's magazines has increased.
Hmm
Ha?
Ah! Sawatari-san, look at this! Eh?
This...
If you were pitcher this would be no outs, bases loaded and full count.
In other words this is a match you cannot run away from!
Right? Ha...
It's done, it's done! Ryo-chan, bon appétit.
Here here here. Say ahh.
It's a prototype of Japanese jam, jew and thick wakame leaves.
How is it? It's good. Take more.
Ryo-chan, in these kind of times, like this food
be sticky and sticky and never give up!
What am I saying.
How funny. Never give up!
Disloyalty?
Ichiko-san.
Boiled cream of taro!
It might be to you liking.
I am very sorry for causing trouble for you.
I should be the one apologizing.
I shouldn't put a stain in Reiko-san's reputation.
This won't even be a scratch.
But I'd never guess you're his father.
World is full of things we don't know about.
Don't say it like it doesn't concern you. Did you know about this?
Yes.
You're horrible.
I wonder if he is coping well with this scandal?
They seem to be attacking him a lot. Are you worried for him?
As a parent. Hmm...
Look look look! It's starting everyone!
President! President! Look! Quickly!
Ah!
There she is! Ai Ai!
It's been a while Daimon Ryutaro produced a girl group.
This is T-Dolls!
Daimon-san. Everyone is from Taiwan,
so what are the circumstances?
T-Dolls' T is for Taiwan.
I'm sure after Korea's Kpop comes Taiwan's Tpop.
OK! I'm the leader Sandy.
Everyone in Japan, please treat us well.
I'm Lian. I'm Anju.
I'm Misha. I'm Xuebing.
I'm Shirley. Ni hao. I'm Ai Ai.
So then, now T-Dolls will go get ready to sing.
Yes!
I'm so nervous here.
Daimon-san. They're all Taiwanese,
you really had an eye on an interesting thing.
There lies a lot of talent in Asia as well as in Taiwan.
My task is to dig it up in the future.
I see. Well then let's have them sing without delay.
This is T-Dolls' debut song "Don't stop the throbbing". Here you go!
That was T-Dolls. Thank you!
Next is Exceed. Good evening.
It's okay. When you train more you'll get better.
Ai-chan! Are you okay?
Why did you make her debut at this time?
Isn't this a little bit too early?
This is good. Eh?
Oh a lot of came.
For T-Dolls, who sang earlier, came a lot of reviews.
Let me read some. "Ai Ai is cute."
"I cannot but love the confusedness. Watching her made my heart throb."
"Makes me want to cheer for her" and so on. Just how many there are.
That's the thing. Ai Ai might have seemed to be in pinch but
this was a once in a lifetime opportunity.
Ah, was it Sakisaka Ryo?
How has it been after his scandal?
It's a storm of bashing.
I think that is same as this. Pinch is actually a chance.
Pinch is a chance...?
Pinch is chance.
But I cannot see this as anything else than pinch.
I sticked with no comment and as the result Sakisaka Ryo got cornered.
If this continues Sakisaka gets beaten and beaten until he is crushed.
Couldn't you do something about this?
Please
I'd like to speak to Producer Aoyama-san.
I'm Ishino from Office Ishino.
I have a favor I'd like to talk about concerning Sakisaka Ryo.
Ah morning. Mornin'. It's time to eat.
What are you doing!
Uhm... Your mother said to come get you since you're late.
It's good, so go! No...
Go already! I'll go too!
Jeez...!
Thanks for the food. Sure.
By the way how has your president been?
President... do you mean Ishino-san?
He's a good person. He took Ichiko all the way here the other day.
Ah!
Ah thi... this is not my place.
Hmm... That's enough of that talk.
She was dead drunk, she was a lot to handle.
Hmm....
It's not time to be talking about that.
It seems things aren't going well.
Well yes...
Kazuomi, how many times you have to watch it before you're satisfied?
And yet early in the morning...
Don't you like her, Ryo? Asakura Karen?
Hey!
"Even though he is a hero of justice he kissed someone. That's funny."
Everyone is saying that.
I see...
What "I see"?
I thought that if even children started to hate me.
It's not time to be relieved.
Why are you so on edge. It should make one on edge.
To get here through all that trouble
and it might all be wasted.
I've done nothing wrong, it's okay just to stand tall.
Do you think you'll pass this like that?
The entertainment industry is not a nice world!
So you're familiar with it. Are you making fun of me?
Hey, don't fight right in the morning.
Fight between married couple is disliked by everybody.
Leave it be.
Today with Iiwa-chan we present
Asami Nao's "The weather is good"!
Take this. Oh. What is it?
It's an attachment. Attachment?
There was suddenly made a change in the script.
Hmm, a change.
It's the scene were taking today.
Now!? Thank you!
It's the attachment. It's the attachment.
"Manami and Akihiko kiss intensively."
Kiss!?
Kiss...
Aoyama-san, what is this about?
Ah that.
The scriptwriter said he wanted that in it no matter what.
Is it to appeal to the audience?
No, it's not that.
It's absolutely neccessary for the story's flow.
Then let's start!
Hey, hey... Photographing while we're shooting is no good!
It's okay!
Starting in 10 seconds!
5 seconds!
Ready, start!
"Don't you forget about me."
"That..." "Then I'll show you."
"Wait."
What is it with you!
What is this!? No...
What is happening there! Nothing, nothing. Aoyama!
Please stop it! We are shooting! Don't take this!
Hey stop it!
"This is Sakisaka Ryo's answer!"
They did good job with the title.
I can't believe this! In the middle of shooting media coming in,
what an earth is Douzai TV thinking!
I was the one who approached the Producer about this.
What!? I also had my share in the script.
It was to change this pinch to chance.
Uhm... By sticking with no comment
Sakisaka would have been beaten and beaten.
There was no other way to reverse the situation.
Well it's not just that.
I think it also has good effect on the drama's ratings.
I cannot agree with this.
I did ask you to do something about this
but such approach... You don't tolerate it.
If it just becomes a hot topic you're okay with it!? If it isn't talked about nothing will happen.
Futhermore if he really has talent then one or two scandals won't hurt him.
A talent crushed by such a thing is no more than that.
I'm talking about the way you did things.
What is it?
You really like her? Asakura Karen?
What do you like her about?
And what about her feelings... Well we can't make sure of that.
In the drama too...
Eh?
In the drama too he has the good points...
I'm being immature...
I know I'm saying something stupid.
But... I'm confused.
As what to do from now on.
The weather is clear now in Tokyo but later it rains.
Here is an attachment! Again?
Is this by any chance... Well...
Here is the attachment! Did president do this too?
Here's the attachment! Make confirmations!
Shall we begin?
We're starting!
We're on-air! Ready, start!
"Could you face me."
"Do you see me?" "Of course."
"Do you really see me?" "What?"
"Can you see my feelings for you?"
"If it seems blurry
that's because you're swaying."
"Swaying?"
"Between me and him."
"I can see your heart."
"Because my feelings aren't swaying."
"I love you."
"With everything I have..."
"You're more important than anything else."
"I love you."
"Noru-kun..."
"I love you."
Cut! OK!
That was good! Director is also very pleased.
Thank you.
Somehow I cried for real.
You're not satisfied with your acting? Yes.
Why? It was really good.
I didn't act as Tachibana Minoru but as Washimi Ukyo...
That is as myself. Eh?
I just threw my own feelings in there... That can't be called acting.
But he... Sakisaka Ryo acted such an intense love scene
even though he doesn't even like her.
That is real acting.
I'm... not a match for him after all.
Good work. Good work.
What is it?
He... is amazing.
Ukyo-kun?
His acting was amazing just now.
You're right.
Maybe I don't have a heart.
Heart?
Even though I don't like her I acted in the kiss scene without problems.
Acting for the acting or like
I'm always conscious about it.
But he is different.
He is in the drama himself.
I wonder what is acting without putting one's heart in it...
I see.
Was today's script change also your suggestion?
What was it for today?
First I thought it was for Ukyo-kun to get confidence.
But... then I thought our president is not that simple man.
Wasn't they planned so that
both of them wondered and thought about their acting?
Sakisaka Ryo's kiss scene as well as today's Ukyo-kun's scene.
Because worries grow people.
President! President!
It's Douzai TV! It's Asakura Karen again...
"How is it going lately with you and Sakisaka-san?"
"Please refrain from asking questions not related to the product."
"I have given up on Ryo-kun once and for all."
"Why?" Eh?
"I thought it's not like me to like someone who doesn't turn around."
"Aren't you sad?"
"I'm fine. I'll find new love."
They changed direction to a woman who has been in love many times.
"Is there someone you could fall in love with?"
"There is."
"Who is it?"
"It's Washimi Ukyo-kun." What!?
"So that means the love in the drama became a real love?"
"I leave it to your imagination. But..." "But?"
"I think he is a man of principle. Same as his role in the drama."
"I think that is wonderful about him:"
"Again a bold statement from Asakura Karen-san."
The fuss around Sakisaka Ryo has been settled with this. But...
It seems a different fuss is starting.
I came to invite you. Eh?
Let me treat you today!
Choudo ichi nen mae ni kono michi wo tootta yoru Just one year ago in the night I wondered this street
Kinou no koto no you ni ima hakkiri omoidasu Like yesterday I remember it clearly
So it has ended. Yeah...
How boring.
But isn't that good? Being released from a woman you don't like.
Right.
But I would have wanted to meet Asakura Karen.
Was this also part of the plan? Eh?
To change Asakura Karen's feelings towards Ukyo-kun.
That one was unexpected. I don't understand women's feelings.
But Ukyo doesn't have immunity towards women.
Immunity? It makes me a little worried...
Nandemonai you na koto ga Things that seem like nothing
Well for the time being it's good.
Can I ask you something? Yes?
Those two...
You value both of them right?
If I hesitated on that there would be no meaning for me.
Eh?
I have to protect you all. Protect...
When I was in the big company, Morris Agency, I was protected.
But now as president I'm in the place
to protect talents and you staff.
So I have to be aware of that however small my influence is.
But that's why the me now will do anything.
To protect you I will use any ways in any situation I can.
That is my resolution.
But I...
You're fine as you are.
I will support you so that you can stick with that attitude of yours.
What is it?
However it's frustrating... What?
I got a little moved just now.
I see.
Well then it's again time for cheers.
Yay! That was the best!
That's right. Thank you.
Then next is Sakisaka-kun's turn. No way.
What, you don't have confidence in singing? Shut up!
Then let's go. Go! He-hey!
If old man Namiki was here he would be delighted...
Our president?
He liked stuff like this.
Things like yesterday's rivals are today's friends.
Ukyo-kun seems to know lot of these.
He gives quite an old man feel...
Seconds! Hey, aren't you drinking a bit too much?
Yumi-chan, water.
"Jealousy is a green-eyed monster"
was expressed by Shakespeare...
It seems the two of them has changed eye color...