That's enough for today.
Eh? In life...
I hope you know what it means
to delay the filming! I'm sorry!
series of unexpected things happen...
Uhm... is there something?
I just thought you were beautiful. Eh?
Stumbling over there... Oh!
Sorry...
and then recovering. Ukyo-kun!
Can we have one more chance?
It's not a circumstance for that anymore.
Does he have to quit?
In the end...
I want to... stop acting.
You know, I... was cornered by your talent.
You... That's why
you can't stop acting anymore.
And then it seems here are some suspicious signs.
Oh, Ishino-kun...
I think that he should be cut off at this occasion.
You can do as you please.
I will.
The story of such two who want to love the life's slopes and curving road.
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
There's good news.
A movie offer came for Sakisaka Ryo.
Really!?
The total production cost is 10 billion. It's a large production.
The lead role is for Sakisaka Ryo.
Lead role!?
Ryo-kun got an offer for a movie!
Movie? Hollywood!? 20 million!?
That sounds risky.
Then Hinode will bankrupt!
I refuse to do an investment.
Hinode Promotion will as of today...
dissolve.
Are you still troubled by the movie fraud? Yes...
You don't have to worry. It was different then.
First, this is not a mixed procution but a Japanese movie. Even so...
The producer, who proposed this, isn't a freelancer but
major movie company's full-fledged employee.
I also now him really well. But...
The production commitee is also made and the ones participating
are companies representing Japan.
Are you still suspicious? No...
But if this is true...
It's true. Sorry.
This is... a really appreciated offer.
Great, right? Yes!
Sawatari-san, congrats!
Thank you.
This is amazing as it's a lead role.
Yes. ...So in that movie,
could Mochidzuki Daiya also make an appearance? No way.
How about Niimi Masayuki? Definitely no way.
Congrats! For celebration of Sakisaka Ryo
getting a lead role in a movie, cheers!
Cheers!
Congrats! Thanks.
So what is the movie like?
Do you remember the Olympics which ended as a dream for Japan?
Dream? Ah that boycott one.
Boycott?
The Moscow Olympics of 1980, Showa 55.
Starting with countries like Japan and America,
it was a tournament where many countries canceled their appearance. Why?
It was a matter of international politics so to speak.
At that time Soviet Union invated Afghanistan
and also the United States that opposed it... Ah! What about the story?
What is the story of the movie?
The protagonist is a swimmer, who while becoming a representative to Moscow Olympics,
couldn't go to the competition in the end.
So that is Ryo-kun's role? It seems so.
"Seems so", don't say it like that.
To sum it up, it's a story of getting excited but then falling down.
So it's a glory and a setback. That's right.
It's not only that. It has also instructor-student relationship.
For the role of the coach, who trains the protagonist, is the Toudou Daiki.
Toudou Daiki!? That is amazing!
That reminds of the time Ryo-kun was still an extra.
"Ooshio's rebellion"!
Ah! This is bad...
That time having him as co-actor was beyond my wildest dreams.
Moreover this time he is not the main actor but
you are. You! Rejoice more!
Sawatari-san seems happy. Ah... yeah.
Actually I... had my worries to be honest.
I wondered if it is okay to quit at such a large company like Morris Agency.
I bet you did.
But now I think it was a good choice to follow you.
I see.
Uwa, potatoes with butter!
There is so many! They send me a lot from my parents' home.
Where is you parents' home? Huh? In Hokkaido.
Hokkaido?
So you're not from Kansai?
When has anyone said I was from Kansai? Eh!?
This is for the business. For business...
I started to speak the dialect when I was doing a regular radio show in Osaka...
And well I though it sounded good so I continued.
Well I love Kansai.
Sukkiyanen I love ya
This is one of my talents. Now eat.
It's hot!
Oh! It's good!
President. If you like, here.
Thank you.
But Sawatari Ichiko is a big deal. What?
When you entered this world you were clueless,
so-called complete amateur. Yes.
From there you by yourself found Sakisaka Ryo
and brought him this far.
You pulled him to the point he got a lead role in a movie.
Yes, well..
What is it?
Why do you have such a depressing expression?
Aren't you happy you got a movie?
Am I really okay for the lead role...
What do you mean?
Somehow it feels like I'm moving forward with rapid strides.
Are you stupid? Stupid?
Listen, the ones who have talent move rapidly forward as they please,
they don't care about the surroundings.
I see. Going through hell and high water or unswerving determination are gone.
Now is the time.
Shinya-san... said that?
One has to keep walking the road that leads to stardom.
It's a lonely road. I understand how Sakisaka feels.
Nice to meet you.
I'm Hanamoto. I'm Sanjou.
My name is Sawatari Nice to meet you.
I'm Hanamoto. Nice to meet you.
So you're Sakisaka Ryo-kun. Nice to meet you.
What do you think, Director?
He's good. Thank you.
Please sit.
I'd like to say something as the producer.
Yes. There are three essential conditions
one has to satisfy to get this lead role.
Three conditions? First is that he has to look like an athlete.
This is OK as he had success in Goggle Fighter.
Thank you.
The second is solid acting ability. This one was demostrated in TV dramas,
especially in "Love Melody!"
"Please!"
So that's cleared too. And then the third is...
The third is? That face!
Face? That's right.
I liked your Showa face that isn't present nowdays.
Really...
We intend to release this movie internationally.
Internationally? As people around the world understand the Olympics theme.
And it's Japan's era now. It's Cool Japan.
Now Japanese culture is getting attention in the world.
And it's roots are in the Showa.
This movie, which pictures the passionate era of Showa,
will without fail sell in the world!
Ha...
We're interested in the content,
so how is the current progress? We have finished collecting detailed data
and now the scriptwriter is willing to start the work.
I believe it will become a good script.
We would like Sakisaka-kun to start training immediately.
Yes.
As you're playing an olympic athlete, first we have to start with your body.
He will start right away. We're looking forward to be working with you!
A movie! A lead role in a movie!
Ah...
A lot happened but we really got this far!
Looks like it. Ah.
Good morning!
Good morning. Toodou Daiki-san is entering the set!
Toudou-san!
Thank you for your kindness on the other occasion.
Earlier in the Douzai TV's "Ooshio's rebellion".
Ooshio? But we we're only participating as extras.
Ha...
Wa!
Hey! Hello.
Hmm...
And this time in this movie he gets to co-star as leading actor with you.
Oh.
I'll look forward to working with you. Ah... yes. Bye then.
He's a star as expected.
But you are the leading actor.
You are! I know.
So the lead actor is that young.
But the real lead role is you, Toudou-san.
I know.
Anyway, now we start with what we can.
Do you best. Yes.
Okay!
Don't bend your knees!
Don't lose your tempo! That's right.
How annoying...
Keep that pace.
You're losing to a child!
Shut up!
That's good. Raise your speed.
Keep it up!
Found it! This, this. Ah... it's heavy.
Boycotting Olympics caused a big commotion at that time.
Boycitting countries, besides Japan and USA, were
our neighbours South Korea and China, West Germany and Canada...
I see you have good knowledge on modern history too.
History is like the flow of one single river.
The past and present are connected. That's why it's interesting.
What about the athletes who where chosen?
It was unfortunate for them. After all
there were lot a people who were forced to retire
without them archieving good results. Retire...
In the movie he is playing
an athlete who overcame that and made a come back.
How to get over once broken heart
and how it related to the come back.
Certainly, it's a story of heart.
Story of... a heart.
At that time Otousan was a novice writer.
As it was about politics, before Japan had made any decisions,
everything was quite controlled. So this is Otousan's?
He collected that with all his effort. Right, Otousan?
It's Misha! What?
Moscow Olympics' mascot, a small bear called Misha.
In the next Tokyo Olympics, Ichiko. What?
You will become the mascot.
A story of heart, huh...
What?
When your mom said it, it hit me. What do you mean?
I've said it earlier...
Maybe I don't have a heart.
I wonder what is acting without putting one's heart in it...
And?
So does that mean that you have no confidence?
Aiming for Olympics, doing one's best and finally representing...
but in the end not appearing. I wonder if
I can understand the feelings of such athlete...
Okay.
Swimmers at that time? I would like to make him meet one.
I thought he would like to hear things from someone
who firsthand experienced the Moscow tragedy. Things...
I want to make an interview of the heart.
Heart?
I think it will bring more depth in to Sakisaka's acting.
Thank you very much.
Hello! Excuse us for interrupting here.
My feelings at that time... It might be hard but
if you could remember as in detail as you can.
Hey...
Olympics are a special thing.
I bet people think that one could just aim for the next Olympics.
But we practiced repeateadly exceeding our limits for the Moscow Olympics.
We sacrificed everything. Sacrificed everything...
Of course appearing doesn't mean winning.
But we wanted to test our strength we had at that time then.
We wanted to compete as the athletes representing the world.
And that chance was taken from us.
Competing and losing also makes one consent.
But we were not even given the chance to compete.
After the boycott was decided there was no motivation at all.
It made me feel empty in the heart.
Heart... ...Empty.
Good work! Good work. Thanks.
Thank you for today. Good work.
Good work today. Thanks.
So how was I today? Perfect as always.
Are there any other compliments? You always say the same thing, Ishino-chan.
Is there anything else I can say?
Actually, I like those words the best.
Well if you like, take this.
What? It's tickets for ballet. I'm not able to go.
A ballet, huh. I'm not really into...
Idiot, why do you think there are two tickets?
Eh? It's a premium pair seat.
Invite someone important to you.
Important... Yes, important.
Ah welcome back. Thanks.
Good work.
The beating... isn't stopping!
More sharply!
Smile!
And last, pose!
It's done! OK! OK!
Ai Ai, good! Thank you.
It was sharp! With this mood let's do it once more from the beginning.
Yes! Start positions!
Morning. Ah good morning.
So you are Ai Ai's manager now?
Yes. Well, actually Sakisaka Ryo got a movie offer.
I heard. It's amazing.
And well Sawatari got busy.
I see.
It's Miyoshi-kun, right? Ah yes.
Nice to meet you. Ah yes! Likewise.
That's enough!
Hey... Sakisaka-san!
Are you alright? Are you alright?
Did you call an ambulance!? Yes, I did!
Are you alright?
Hey... What happened!?
Sorry! Hang in there!
Don't give up!
I'm glad. I'm glad...
What are you thinking!
Ignoring you coach and then swimming until you faint!
I wanted to know. What did you want to know!?
The pain of taking my body beyond its limit?
I wanted to know how it felt at the bottom of my heart.
I thought that if I don't know that this has no meaning.
And...? Did you understand anything?
Nothing.
It's Sawatari.
The script was just completed. The script?
And now that the director has read it, he wants to meet.
Sakisaka?
It's amazing. It's better than I imagined.
The protagonist is aiming for the Moscow Olympics,
working hard with the coach who discovered him.
The favorite phrase of the protagonist for his coach is
"I will put the gold medal in your neck."
The gold medal? In other words,
with such enthusiasm they worked together.
However, then came the unexpected boycott.
The coach was burned out, he retired to the countryside.
To the countryside... The hero sank on the edge of despair.
He got separated from the person who was the most important to him.
Separated...
But he recovered from that and began to advance towards the next Olympics.
It's that kind of story.
It's amazing. A definit hit!
Yes...
Sakisaka-kun. Ah yes?
Do you have the experience of separating from someone important to you?
I have. From my mother, though.
I see.
But... this is not a blood relative. They are not related.
Even if not related, they had the same aspiration.
The hero experiences a separating of two comrades so to speak.
But even though they get separated
the two still have a connection.
Deeply, strongly.
It's a story, which is based on that, of a man who made a recovery.
That's right!
A comrade... huh.
Who would be the person you would call your comrade?
Who knows? It's not "who knows".
That's right. That's it.
But we won't get separated.
Until we get to walk the red carpet.
Understand? Yes.
Be prepaired well. Although I look like this I'm insistent.
I know that. Say it politely!
Good work today. Good work.
You're still here. How is it with the movie? Is it going well?
Yes. It seems the script is ready. I see.
Uhm, if you'd like...
Wow! Eh? I love ballet.
But since I don't have much free time I haven't gone to see one.
But there seems to be a problem. Problem?
It's a pear box seat. In short I would be sitting next to you.
What is the problem? You don't mind?
I don't like to watch next to a stranger, it's distracting.
It's the best if you are sitting next to me. Ah, okay.
Ah and after that, how about a dinner?
We can exchange our thoughts on the ballet.
I'm glad. Really?
Mugokawa
Excuse me. It's Ishino.
Ah President, it's Mugokawa.
I remembered there was something I need to tell you.
Board of directors? As Sakisaka-kun's movie has been decided
I want to propose that we should use this opportunity to expand our business to privileges.
To privileges...
For that in shareholders' meeting we should look again at the company statutes
so in accordance to that proposal, could we discuss it beforehand?
I see. If we don't fall behind the business chance won't be missed.
That's true.
I think it would be better to do it as early as we can
so I called at this time.
No but this was very helpful. Yes. Yes.
Ah no, no. Then, goodbye.
In three days...
Uhm... They decided to open the board of directors.
Naturally I'll get you attend as well. I understand.
Ah... What is it? It's the same.
What? The day of the meeting and ballet performance.
Don't fall asleep midway because you're tired.
I'll try not to.
Sorry for interrupting. Good morning.
I kept you waiting.
Go ahead and start, Chairman.
So I'd like to start our board of directors meeting.
Our agenda concerns the company statute.
I ought we talk about expanding the business to privileges.
Mornin' Good morning.
Hm? Everyone is having a meeting.
Hmm...
So that's for today, I conclude this meeting.
Chairman.
I'd like to present an emergency motion.
Emergency motion?
I'd like to propose a dismissal of the representative director, President Ishino.
I'd like to recommend board member Daimon as the new president.
Uhm... what is this...
Should we take a vote.
Uhm... Oh, as the dismissal motion has risen
Ishino-san has no right to continue as the chairman anymore.
Also for the agenda and vote. Mugokawa-san, could you do it?
So then, those who approve of this motion please raise your hand.
Rejected by 2 to 3...
Eh...?
In favour three, against two. Therefore the motion is approved.
We have decided both, the dismissal of representative Ishino
and Mr Daimon Ryutaro's appointment.
What is this about?
Why...?
If I must say, maybe it's the matter of T-Dolls on the other day.
Is it true that Ai Ai is quitting?
How about the graduation? It's a rumour.
So you're denying it? So it's not true.
To protect the talents, one can't choose the means.
I'm dissapointed of the situation of not cutting the one talent.
So then, the talents... They are not only the means.
It's for aiming to the top. Uhm...
Of course we will cherish the ones who are useful.
The girls know they are being used.
No, the girls use us.
In order to be popular.
But if their value is gone, I'll discard them.
That's... That is business.
I don't want to cut you off.
But your leniency will one day be fatal.
I'm aiming more higher.
How regretful.
It seems our ways of working and thinking are different.
What the heck!
This is president Ishino's company started by himself. That...
This company is not Ishino-kun's!
It's the shareholders'.
Wait, President!
President!
Are you okay with this!?
You'll get chased away from the president seat and Daimon-san will take everything!
President! There is no excuse!
Sorry.
I'll quit.
President... President!
Uhm... "One can do anything."
You taught me so.
"If you are watched by Daimon Ryutaro in this world
it's hard to survive." Did he say so!?
President!
A take over drama indeed.
There actually are those.
You are the biggest shareholder.
It's not like you wouldn't know about this.
President Ishino is an excellent person. He is not a president anymore.
What do you want to say? So...
I don't have the intetion to meddle in this case.
I've let Daimon-san handle everything.
You can't do that!
Stop! I'll call the police!
You... Let me go!
I heard, that you got a role in a movie.
It was worth to watch without interfering. It's a big deal.
Did you cut Ishino-san off?
"You"... How is it?
Hey... Answer!
How much do you have to meddle with others lives before you're satisfied!
Aren't you satisfied with just crushing Hinode Pro!
Calm down! I will also quit at the agency.
What are you saying? I can't be in an agency
which you are supporting! Freelancing or anything is fine.
I'll do it by myself! I won't let you do such a selfish thing!
Aren't you frustrated!?
Are you not going to say anything of these corward ways!?
Do you approve of their ways!?
I won't let Sakisaka Ryo to quit. Excuse us. What are you saying.
Never mind that.
Excuse us.
Hey... let go.
Listen, once you say something to your father
it should be when you're successful as an actor.
If you quit in the agency you won't be able to do that anymore.
There wouldn't be a movie anymore. What do you mean?
This time we got the movie, not because of you but
because it's a contract between the agency and movie company.
Now you should only think about succeeding president Ishino's aspirations.
I will stay in the company too. Okay?
Don't stop there.
President...
Good morning. Good morning.
Uhm... President requested you.
Come in.
Excuse me. Excuse me.
Yo, morning.
Good morning.
You two will have a tranfer. Transfer?
Sanada Ippei-kun. Ah yes?
You will go to Osaka. Osaka!? Your job is to search for new local idols.
First we will establish Kansai branch office to Osaka.
I want you to participate in the start up.
Sawatari Ichiko-kun.
Your workplace is in... Kyushu.
Kyushu?
You get transferrend to D-gate's accounting department
of Hakata branch office, which Mr Daimon is managing.
If I refuse...
I'll have you resign.
Mornin'
I... quit the company.
Eh? I don't have a future with you even if I stay here.
I understood that.
What is this?
They told me I was to be demoted. Demoted?
I couldn't be with you anymore.
Weren't we comrades?
Then I will quit also.
You can't. I said, didn't I? The movie is a contract between the companies.
You can appear in it because you're in this agency.
This came today.
Make this movie a hit.
After that the road to walking red carpet might open.
But we should walk it together... the red carpet!
We promised to walk it together, didn't we!
So then I'll make the introductions.
For the lead role Kamishiro Akira is Sakisaka Ryo!
Hello.
Following for the Uesugi Shunshuke's role is Toudou Daichi-san!
I'm Toudou. I look forward to working with you.
For the heroine Morishita Yuko's role is Iketani Rena-san!
Sorry for being late.
The two who vowed to share the lot...
She and....
"I hate it." "Oh, so then let's do it so that you come to like it."
him...
"What are you saying?"
How is the fate of those two...
Watch me!
You'll see!