Yet, I liked the movie.
Hikaruko-san, you were beautiful in the movie.
Telling lies is a bit tiresome.
How can I describe it...
I feel as though I'm not myself.
The announcement I made... the relationship with Nakata Sousuke-san
is a total lie.
I don't think we shall meet again.
Let me introduce to you
Tanabe Ai-chan a Junior College Student.
How do you do? My name is Nakata Sousuke.
Well...
what's your hobby?
I... like paintings.
What type is your ideal man?
What's your future dream?
NOooooooooooooo!
What's wrong with her?
Sousuke.
There are certain things people don't want to be asked.
She is San-no-maru Toshie-san and she's a nurse.
How do you do? I'm Nakata Sousuke.
How do you do?
Let me eat this dish.
Her speciality is a bottomless appetite.
I'm afraid you can't afford her.
Please enjoy eating.
No explanation needed.
She's the best choice for you.
How do you do? I'm Nakata Sousuke.
Mine's Sayaka. Glad to meet you.
You're very handsome, aren't you!
She is a He.
I think you've already graduated from women.
This is also another form of Love.
Tonight's shoot has been cancelled?
The police abruptly revoked the permit.
So we can't use the place.
Make-up, costumes, they were perfect.
What a disappointment!
Though we lost some sponsors from that press conference,
I'm glad that Hikaruko is now enthusiastic about her work.
You're right.
Excuse me.
Tomoko-san, You want to go to the Esthe Saloon with me?
No, I can't. I have an urgent appointment with a stylist.
Is that so?
That's too bad.
Good work today!
Reiko-chan, Want to tag along with me to the Esthe Saloon today?
No, I can't. I have to go to my Junior High Class Reunion.
Class Reunion?
Yes.
Sounds like fun.
I wish I could attend one.
Hikaruko-san, you've never attended a Class Reunion before?
No, never. I've acted in several Class Reunion scenes, though.
Hikaruko-san, you're a Super Star. So they might hesitate.
Nothing special happens there. We just talk about old memories.
The next time you go to Esthe Saloon please ask me again.
Enjoy!
Be seeing you.
You want to go to Esthe Saloon...
You won't go, of course.
Hikaruko-san.
It's very rare you have a day off.
Enjoy yourself.
Bring your friends,
relax and enjoy yourself.
I might as well do so.
Yes.
Hello, Sumi-chan, it's been a long time. This is Hikaruko.
I unexpectantly have some free time, how about having dinner with me?
Fantastic! I wanted to share thoughts with you on the next drama.
I see. I see.
Yes, I am coming.
Will you hold on a second?
Sure.
Yoko, take care of Sakiyama-sensei, OK?
What would you like to have?
Sounds like you're busy.
No, no. Don't worry about it.
I can postpone the script writer's meeting till tomorrow.
If you're that busy, I shouldn't bother you.
Then, next time.
I'm sorry, Hikaruko-san. Ask me again.
Sure.
Makita-kun, you were telling everyone at the wrap-up of the movie,
you found a mouth-watering Taiwanese Restaurant.
You remember that?
Yes.
If you don't mind, can I bring our Station Manager too?
The Station Manager?
Let me call you back after I get his appointment.
I'll call back ASAP.
If you must go to so much trouble let's forget about it today.
Then, please call me again.
Don't forget to call me, please.
Sure. Next time.
Hello, Hikaruko speaking.
Hikaruko-san
Yes.
You're at home.
This is Sakurai Ryo speaking.
How are you?
Very disappointed because I was expecting to see you at tonight's shoot.
So I had this sudden urge to hear your voice.
I'm glad you called me.
If you keep on talking that way, I can't help but ask you out on a date.
Tonight...
I'm available tonight!
Tonight? I'm not available tonight.
Tomorrow, how about tomorrow?
Somewhere...
there has to be a futsu (run-of-the-mill) woman available.
No, there are none.
No way to find one.
There is ONE.
Tsubomi-chan where is she?
Idiot! Why didn't you introduce her to Sousuke then? Idiot!
So tell him all about her.
Everyone I appreciate your thoughtfulness but
I am not ready for another love relationship.
So I don't need anyone for now.
I will recover by myself.
The work! The work can give me a chance to recover.
I, Nakata Sousuke
pledge that I will work hard for San Marco Ham.
Don't overdo it, Sousuke!
Sounds pathetic.
Working hard in sales means a contract like our Chief struck the other day.
Well, to "RESTAURANT CHEF'S" a family-style restaurant chain
I presented an idea of the World Ham Festival.
Sousuke, you cannot even imagine this type of creativity.
You're right. I deeply respect your accomplishment.
The General Manager of the CHEF'S liked me a lot,
you see, the World's Ham Festival!
Sousuke.
Remember that in sales it's not just about bowing to the Store Manager.
That's the key, isn't it, Chief.
Yes.
Do you understand Sousuke?
Yes.
I will pay visits to our customers.
Scones. I always eat them twice a day.
Sure.
We are busy.
But time is no longer an obstacle when it comes to falling in love.
This must be fate
between you and me...
Hikaruko-san?
Hikaruko-san!
Are you bored?
No, it's not that...
Sakurai-san, what do you do on your day off?
On my day off?
Most of the time
I'm with my friends, I go for drinks, and I go to the Gym.
Sounds fantastic.
Yes.
But Hikaruko-san you must be busy too.
In our industry
very often we say "Let's drink together next time."
"Let's have lunch."
But those promises never amount to anything.
We seem to live in a world of lip service.
I'm different.
It is fate.
That's why I'm here with you.
Hikaruko-san.
Sousuke-san.
Tsubomi-san.
Good work today.
The same here.
I was wondering if you would go to the amusement park with me?
Provided that you are happy with just a normal girl.
I'm not normal?
Working at San Marco I fear that I'm being changed from normal to weird.
No, you're normal. Absolutely normal.
I'm so relieved to hear that.
Then how about going to the Korakuen Amusement Park?
On Dutch basis.
Then next Sunday at the Korakuen Amusement Park.
Be seeing you.
ORDER Event: World Ham Festival Delivery: RESTAURANT CHEF'S
Hello, this is Koganei speaking.
Shin Ooyama Elementary School.
Thank you for taking care of my daughter.
Chika?
Chika is absent from school?
For 7 days without permission?
I'm sorry.
As you might know
I am living separately.
Chika?
She was being bullied.
I'm running late for my appointment with Tsubomi-chan.
Hello?
Manager Yamada!
Thank you very much for your patronage.
The hams haven't arrived yet!
The hams should have been delivered before we opened!
I can't reach your branch manager.
Do you understand my problem? There's no ham for the World's Ham Festival!
What are you going to do?
I'm sorry.
I'll come to your office immed...
What a crisis!
Stop! In the name of love
Before you break my heart
Stop! In the name of love
Before you break my heart
Stop! In the name of love
Before you break my heart
Stop! In the name of love
Before you break my heart
Stop! STAR NO KOI Episode 04
Sousuke-san, you're late...
Papa, why this sudden meeting at the amusement park?
Chika.
Why aren't you going to school?
You dislike your school?
Are you being bullied in class by your friends?
They're not my friends.
If you say such a thing, you can't make friends with anyone.
It doesn't matter to me.
Papa could not even be friends with Mom and divorced.
On our divorce, someone criticized you?
No. Divorce is no longer a big surprise nowadays.
Papa could not make friends with Mom.
Papa must be blamed for the cause.
But even this no good Papa
has a friend who helps me when I'm in trouble.
Chika, you should also make such friends. Then school might be a much happier place.
NAKATA SOUSUKE
Just a minute.
It's from Sousuke.
You know the salary-man who was in a relationship with Kirishima Hikaruko?
He's working for me.
He's always asking me for help.
Perhaps he needs my help again.
Papa are you friends with Kirishima Hikaruko?
Of course!
Cool! Please get me her autograph.
You should answer the phone.
You're right.
Hello. What's up, Sousuke?
I'm at CHEF'S.
They haven't received the ham delivery yet.
Damn! I forgot to order the hams.
Chief!
When can we get the delivery?
What's the status?
What's happening right now?
We're very sorry.
We can't deliver the hams today due to technical difficulties.
What are you saying?
We're very sorry.
Chika, I'm sorry but Papa forgot an important job!
Chief!
Tsubomi-kun!
Chief!
Anything wrong?
Would you babysit her?
You can have this.
I'll call you. I beg you.
Wait, chief!
Do you know how much money we lost in one day?
4 Million Yen just at this restaurant alone!
We're very sorry, General Manager.
The posters we printed for the World's Ham Fair
and the specially prepared menus.
All down the drain.
How will you take responsibility?
I understand your anger.
We promise we'll repay this damage.
So what does CHEF'S say?
I thought it would be a disaster.
However, we get one more
chance, to host the
World's Ham Festival.
Is that right!
Chief, you're the man.
But there is a...
condition.
What is this condition?
It's to print the World's Ham Festival poster with Kirishima Hikaruko on it.
You're joking, right?
I see.
CHEF'S is very clever.
With Sousuke at San Marco Ham,
they believe he can get Kirishima Hikaruko to do it.
Yes, that's the condition.
Chief, you rejected the offer, right?
No, I accepted it.
NO! IT'S NOT POSSIBLE!
You know it's impossible.
I know what you mean, but
there's no other way to settle this.
We should drop this and come up with a new strategy.
I'm very disappointed in Sousuke. He's not being cooperative at all.
Let's forget him and do this ourselves.
Since you agreed we have no choice.
You're right.
What a scary building!
Shall we go in?
Here is something for you.
Our Mascot, Shigeo.
I understand your situation.
Is that right?
Thank you very much.
I'm very glad. Shigeo was a key to our success.
Please give our gifts to them.
Our cheap giveaways.
It's a Keitai (cell phone) strap.
This is only available to Fan Club Members.
Look! There is a mini Hikaruko here.
We're sorry but we can't help you at this time.
What do you mean?
That's not fair! You used Sousuke so many times!
I beg you!
Why not? All she has to do is to smile holding a ham.
This is for Nakata-san.
Thank you.
Please leave now.
Wait.
Wait. Listen to our story!
Please help us. Listen to our story.
Did they leave yet?
Finally.
I thought this would eventually happen. That's why we got to be careful about common people.
Remember the incident with Hula Hoop Circle in Gunma Prefecture?
Just because Hikaruko played with them for 15 minutes, they thought
they were entitled to invite Hikaruko to their meeting, receive dinner-show tickets, and the like.
But this time, it's the worst.
You can say that again.
Hikaruko for a poster!
What shall we do with these?
Dispose of them.
Garbage, Garbage!
What does "I understand your situation" mean?
They are not human beings!
What's the matter, Chief?
You two, go back to the office, will you?
I have another appointment.
Chief?
Be seeing you.
Chief!
I'm sorry to have given you additional work.
When I went to the reunion, the moment they found me
"You joined the same Agency of Kirishima Hikaruko, right?"
"Get us her autograph!"... That's what they said in chorus.
How many more?
20 more to go.
I was an idiot, thinking that I could meet everyone.
The moment I joined this industry
they changed their attitude towards me.
It's pathetic, isn't it?
That?
This?
I found it in the garbage can.
Do you want one?
No, I'm OK.
I see.
You don't need something like this.
Why is it here?
Problem, everyone! I just came back from CHEF'S
the restaurant manager Yamada still thinks we'll be printing the Hikaruko-san poster!
Hello. San Marco Ham.
Chief! What's happening in the CHEF'S matter?
Chief, the poster is O.K.
Sousuke is offering his help for you, Chief.
That's not what I said.
Let's forget about the poster.
Tell Sousuke not to worry about it.
CHEF'S should be satisfied with the excellent ham.
I'll be going to all the meat plants today.
So I can't come back to the office. Please take care of things there.
The Chief says we should give up on the poster.
Yes, of course.
But do you really think CHEF'S will forgive our mistakes?
No way.
We've got to print the posters.
That's the only way out.
For that, we need your help.
Plant Manager, I beg you. Please allocate us some hams.
Not possible.
Plant Manager, I beg you.
This is Koganei of San Marco Ham.
Did you find a Iberico ham?
No, you could not find it?
That's pretty bad.
100 Prosciutto di Parma? You know it's not possible.
Besides do you know what time it is?
President! I beg you.
I must procure them by tomorrow morning.
Hey!
What's up?
Call an ambulance!
Hey! Hold yourself! Hey!
Hey! Hey!
How is the Chief?
The doctor must wait on the CAT-scan results.
His heart is weak.
I've heard that emotional shock is the worst enemy.
Chief!
Sousuke!
Don't move.
Where's everyone?
They went back to the office.
I see.
I'm sorry. I was hospitalized at a time like this.
It all started with my careless mistake.
Chief, don't worry about work when you're ill.
Papa!
Chika!
I wired this month's child support.
There was no need to come to see me.
Chief, I'll be leaving now.
Take care.
Thank you.
I heard you got a call from school.
Don't butt in on our lives.
The teacher couldn't get in touch with you.
I heard from Chika
that you have your own problems that need to be taken care of.
You've caused enough trouble for your customer.
But Kirishima Hikaruko is going to help you, right?
Wait!
A star like her, will not listen to Papa's request.
Don't you ever tell her lies!
Because of your lies, Chika is being bullied at school.
Chika-chan, eat this with your Mom.
This is a ham from your Papa's company.
Thank you.
I hope Papa will recover soon.
Onii-chan.
What kind of a person is Kirishima Hikaruko?
Hikaruko-san is a very special person.
Just her presence makes the surrounding area become brighter
and everyone around feels happier with energy.
Then, will she make my Papa be energetic?
I heard that Papa made a big mistake at work.
Don't worry too much.
Papa will be recovering soon.
As for business, all of us will work harder for him.
So, no need to worry.
Are you sure?
Yes. I'm positive.
We're counting on you Sousuke!
Yes.
Anyway, I will ask Hikaruko-san.
At least I want her to listen to our problems.
But if it's not possible,
we must give up on making the posters.
We must think of other measures.
Agreed?
Agree. Agree. Just go.
Hi! You are Nakata-san, the salary-man.
How are you?
How are you? Come right in.
Come right inside.
Thank you.
This way, please.
This way.
Excuse me.
I just released a new song. Did you hear it?
I heard that the press conference was a total lie.
In the entertainment business, there's so much weird stuff.
What has brought you up here, today?
Yes.
I'm here...
Reiko-chan!
What are you doing here?
Excuse me.
What's the purpose of your visit?
From Nakata Sousuke to Kirishima Hikaruko-san.
He has a big lifetime favor to ask.
Good place, isn't it?
The Chef at this restaurant
was working at La Mer in Paris.
Doesn't the atmosphere here feel
like you're in Paris' La Mer?
This ham for example
it's exactly like the one in Paris.
Have some, please.
Is that all you want?
Here you are.
This, if you don't mind,
I made Culatello sandwiches.
Excuse me.
You can take it here.
Hello. Hikaruko speaking.
Reiko-chan, what's up?
I was asked by Nakata Sousuke-san, the salary-man
What?
He would like to see you
and eat hams together.
I want...
I'll be seeing him just because I want to eat hams.
Wait! Hikaruko-san!
Can you take me there?
Thank you for the ride.
I must be leaving now.
Wait! Hikaruko-san!
Hello!
I came here just because I want to eat hams.
We welcome you Hikaruko-san.
Today, eat as much hams as you like.
I wanted to eat this. Please give me a slice.
Gladly.
Here you are.
This is delicious.
One more, please.
Yes.
This one with bones in it is great too.
Please try some.
How do I eat this?
It's called Smoked Back Ribs.
as you can see the bones... like this...
Yummy.
Mmmm Yummy!
Yes, you are an actress!
Nice Action!
Then, how about a bold action, like biting it?
Very delicious, isn't it?
Hikaruko-san
In fact,
the reason why we invited you here is...
What is it?
Well,
CHEF'S Restaurant is using our ham products
and they'll be having a ham festival.
For that
we were wondering if you could be in the poster.
For things like that please consult with my office.
Because I only came here to eat hams.
I'm sorry.
I understand. I'll pay a visit to your office tomorrow.
Please do so.
Yes.
Please eat as much as you wish.
This stuff is good.
This is delicious.
Delicious.
Please.
Step right in and I'll take you back home.
A very unique car. Where do I get in?
That is where we keep the
hams stored. Use this door.
I'm closing the door.
Thank you for coming today.
I wasn't expecting you to come.
Everyone was so happy.
I am, too.
I just wanted to eat hams.
I didn't come here for you.
Of course.
Is anything wrong?
I can't open the window.
Rotate the handle. Rotate it.
Today, the hams were so delicious.
I'm was disappointed in not finding any Culatello sandwiches.
I see.
I'm sorry.
We understand your situation.
To shoot a poster, there is a need to offer a decent guarantee,
even though you are not in this business, I am sure you understand it.
Yes.
I am wondering how much we should prepare.
Saegusa!
Yes.
Can you make a guess how much this contract is?
I have no idea.
20 million yen.
Yes! It's perfect.
You can say that again.
Tsugiya-san! Ushiyama-san!
I just came back from the Chief's hospital.
He's suffering from fatigue and anemia.
You lied about his heart problem.
Without it, Sousuke wouldn't have helped us.
What else could we do?
What's done is done.
Everyone! Work hard, today.
Yes, Sir!
This was when...
Saegusa! What's happening?
Who did this?
By San Marco.
I'll contact our attorney immediately.
Everyone, leave us alone, will you?
Yes.
It's a violation of Intellectual Property and Trademark of Kirishima Hikaruko.
File a complaint and prepare for a lawsuit.
lawsuit?
Will you hold on that?
Hikaruko!
I hope you're not showing some sympathy for him.
I'm sure you understand now...
This is the real face of Nakata Sousuke.
Saegusa!
Call him immediately.
I must talk to him in person.
I understand.
I'm very sorry about
what had happened.
Hikaruko-san is waiting for you.
I'm very sorry.
I don't know how to apologize to you.
You knew it all along.
To take pictures
you invited me to that site.
Well,
Yes, you're right.
I see.
I learned a good lesson.
I always thought that you were a man
that could not tell a lie
and was honest.
But that's not true.
Everyone at San Marco Ham,
they are so happy and enjoyable
people, I thought.
A person who learned only by tutors,
and did not even attend elementary school,
was tricked so easily.
Hikaruko-san.
Kindly understand one thing.
All of us love you very much.
If you loved me how could you deceive me?
I am very sorry.
Haven't you ever thought
that you cannot meet me any more?
Yes, I am aware of that.
I am very much disappointed in you.
But this ties the score.
I used you before.
If things were going to turn out this way,
we shouldn't have met in the first place.
Good-Bye.
Thank you for the piglet.
If things were going to turn out this way,
we shouldn't have met in the first place.
That poster is a sensational hit!
CHEF'S president as well as General Manager are all happy.
Something's wrong with him after he had a talk with Hikaruko-san.
She must have been very angry with him.
The posters are all printed, and CHEF'S preparation are perfect,
So rest assure and take care of yourself.
Everyone at CHEF'S is very happy.
The Managing Director says that our mistake has been washed.
We all owe it to Kirishima Hikaruko.
Then,
I'll be coming back again.
Hold, hold right there.
I have a scary thought.
Have you done any illegal stuff?
Because it does not make sense, they rejected our offer officially.
But the posters are all circulated.
Ushiyama-kun.
Tsugiya-san.
What have you done?
Even though it is for our customer,
why did you do such a thing?
But
Now Kirishima Hikaruko,
will have nothing to do with Sousuke.
I'm sorry.
Silent Night
Holly Night
All is calm
All is bright
CUT!
No good, Reiko-chan.
You have to remember the song!
I'm sorry.
Hikaruko-san.
That poster matter, I got angry, too.
I didn't know about those people,
I just relayed the message to you. I'm sorry.
I'm sorry, Reiko-chan.
I must read the script.
What?
This one?
You had the same one, Hikaruko-san.
Reiko-chan, you're right.
If you trust someone as your friend,
you will be tricked.
Excuse me. Please do not interrupt our shooting.
What?
I must talk to Hikaruko-san. Please let me see her.
I'm Koganei of San Marco Ham.
San Marco?
Hikaruko-san, I beg you.
I'll take care of him.
Wait!
I beg you.
Please let me have a talk.
I'm Koganei.
Hikaruko-san, I must talk with you.
Well,
Sousuke
is a man who got tricked by others,
and he could never deceive anyone.
But I was tricked easily by him.
No, that's not correct.
He didn't know anything.
Sousuke,
from the beginning, was against me
but as I was hospitalized,
and my daughter
her name is Chika.
He learned that she was being bullied at school,
and so he came to Hikaruko-san.
He asked you about the poster.
Tsugiya and Ushiyama,
took some pictures with a hidden camera and printed posters.
I'm sorry about those idiots!
So Sousuke really didn't know anything about it.
I'm so sorry to get you involved in this matter.
I am very sorry.
I'm the one responsible for this incident.
I will make sure to take down all of the posters.
I'm really sorry.
Hikaruko-san, your time is up.
Take Chief back to the hospital with care.
Yes.
I'm very sorry.
Hikaruko-san! I must talk to you.
Tsugiya from San Marco Ham!
Here comes another one.
Hikaruko-san! It's me Tsugiya!
Don't worry.
This is Tsugiya!
I did everything!
I took the picture.
He didn't know anything about it.
He is, he is such an idiot.
He's not a man who can deceive Hikaruko-san.
Hikaruko-san!
Hikaruko-saaaaaan!
I'm Ushiyama of San Marco Ham.
Let me meet Hikaruko-san.
I'll chase him away.
Hikaruko-san.
I will, right here, commit harakiri.
You're free to kill yourself, but do it elsewhere.
But before I cut my belly, let me say one thing.
It's about that stupid idiot.
I got it already.
Sousuke-san is innocent, isn't he?
Counting you, this makes the 3rd time.
Sousuke-san is very fortunate
to have such good friends.
Hello?
Kirishima Hikaruko speaking.
What can I do for you?
Hello?
I'm totally responsible for this mistake.
I'm the only one who should be blamed.
Please don't feel bad about the other people.
I am
very angry.
I'm sorry.
I will take down all the posters.
I will shoot another poster only with hams.
I'm very sorry I have caused you trouble.
The reason why I am so angry is
not about the poster.
Yes?
You think that you are fine with the fact
that you can no longer see me again.
Everyone was talking the same way.
You are an idiot who cannot be saved so easily.
That's all I wanted to say.
Bye.
Don't you lie to us! How could your Dad be friends with Kirishima Hikaruko?
Liar!
It's not a lie.
Then, have you ever met Hikaruko?
Have you met her?
Then, it is a lie.
Where is Chika-chan?
How do you do?
I am Kirishima Hikaruko who is a friend of your father.
This is what I was asked by your father.
I'm sorry it took time.
Thank you.
And you!
You really want to be friends with Chika-chan.
That's why you bother her.
I know all about that.
Chika-chan, I must be going.
I have an important job to do.
I see.
Then, everyone, I must be going.
I am Kirishima Hikaruko, a friend of Chika-chan's father. See you.
You are great!
You really know her.
Let me see that.
We are very sorry.
As a replacement of Kirishima Hikaruko.
We are prepared to make a poster only with hams.
That's not what you had promised.
We are sorry.
Because of you, our Ham Festival was a disaster.
We are very sorry.
We understand your anger.
But with this ham, we are very sure...
Who cares about this ham?
This is the best ham.
Please use this ham, instead.
Is this where I pose for the poster?
Hikaruko-san does not like the angle of that poster.
I have redone her make up.
Poster, reshoot it, please.
Why?
I don't know.
Did you say something to Hikaruko-san?
I kind of talked to her...
What did you say to her?
She was very angry.
I don't know.
Hikaruko-san!
Thank you very much for today.
I did not do it for You.
I did it for your FRIENDS.
You should thank God for having such good friends.
This is the least expensive work done by Kirishima Hikaruko.
How much do we owe you?
Cuu...
Cula
Culatello sandwiches
For one person.
That's what she wants.
Star No Koi Episode 4 (May 25, 2003) Prepared for friends at alt.binaries.multimedia.japanese
I hope you laughed here and there and cried a little. Be sure to check Ms.Takigawa of Office Claudia (Toda Keiko), the most talented actress, voice actress as well.