#1 We Became Idols
Idols...
I see.
Boss, I beg your forgiveness! Please spare our lives!
You chumps really messed up, huh. You must have a lot of guts.
You know lopping off fingers isn't enough to fix this, don't you?
We can't apologize enough!
Boss! We'll do anything for you!
We'll remain subordinates forever!
Take all of our fingers, but spare our lives!
Well, you need not do such a thing. I'm not a devil, you know.
By the way, did you say you would do anything for me?
-Yes! -Of course we will!
We'll put our lives on the line!
A CEO I know was telling me how... profitable "idols" business is.
You know, like BKA84. They're a phenomenal success.
Well... yeah, I hear they're successful.
You guys look short enough for it.
Why don't you become idols?
Um... What?
Sorry, Boss, I don't quite understand.
Go to Thailand. Have sex reassignment and extensive plastic surgery to become idols.
Pretty simple, huh?
Well, it's up to you. There are other options as well.
We could cut off your legs or sell all the organs you have.
I'm not a devil, you know.
So, which do you choose? Idols, legs, or organs?
You've got five seconds before I kill you all.
Now, one, two, three...
-What? -That fast?
Idols! We'll become idols!
Good! Take the first flight to Thailand tomorrow!
Tomorrow?
ONE YEAR LATER GOKUDOLS THEATER
Thanks for coming today!
RYO TACHIBANA ("RYO") NOW: MARI TACHIBANA
Come see us again next week!
KENTARO YAMAMOTO ("BRO") NOW: AILY YAMAMOTO
We love you all, every bunny!
KAZUHIKO SUGIHARA ("KAZU") NOW: CHIKA SUGIHARA
I will definitely come!
Even if it kills me!
BACK STREET GIRLS: GOKUDOLS
No, no, no, don't die! If you do, I'd die, too!
We won't die! We will never die!
They're not half bad.
GOKUDOLS DRESSING ROOM
How did we get an audience for this?
We're... damn popular.
Nobody thought they would make us this cute.
But, Bro, we went through a year of hellish training for this.
Let's hold out a little longer.
Yeah... people should get bored of idols like us soon.
INUGANE GROUP
You guys look awesome! Nobody can tell you aren't girls.
You got me pumped up!
But it's only the look you've got. You still feel like yakuza inside.
Your training starts today.
From that day, we were locked up in a tiny room...
and brainwashed with idol videos for 15 hours a day.
Then we were thrown deep in the mountains for vocal training,
singing in the waterfall every day...
and waterfall dancing without getting enough sleep.
That's how we became perfect idols. Our success... was guaranteed.
This is what we've become, but we're still yakuza at the core!
We're men among men! Gokudo men! Never forget that!
Bro, that was impressive! I want to be like you.
Owie!
Owie...
"Owie"?
You bastard, what was that squeal?
No, it's not like that, Bro!
What's "not like that"? And look at your pose!
I'm sorry, Bro! I couldn't help it!
You bastard! Are you getting into being an idol? Huh?
No, I'm not!
The brainwashing education we got was scarily effective.
#2 Boss! Sensei? Producer?!
Hey, you. You've got an impressive way of cleaning, huh.
Thank you very much!
Dedication is key to doing any job, no matter how small it is.
Thank you very much! I'll do my best!
How long have you been with us?
It's been only three months, sir!
I see. Well, make sure you learn a lot from your seniors.
Yes!
Someday, we'll exchange sakazuki.
The initiation rite with the boss!
It would be an honor!
My sakazuki, I'll pass it to you
Love's sakazuki, pass it to me
My sakazuki, I'll pass it to you
Make a vow to love me forever
If you break a vow, I'll cut your fingers
Yes, I'll cut all of your fingers
Our new song, "Love's Sakazuki" is super popular.
Love's sakazuki, pass it to me
Are you serious? It's sickening!
You're the one who wrote it!
Um, Boss, sorry to change the subject, but I want to talk about something.
Oh, Leader, what is it? Feel free to tell me anything.
Leader...
Is our sake initiation rite... still in effect?
What the hell are you talking about? You're just normal idols now!
Wait a... Wait just a minute, Boss!
Shut up. Don't call me boss. Call me Sensei!
Sensei? You're getting too wrapped up in this!
No way! I just can't, Boss!
What's wrong with you? I'll kill you!
GOKUDOLS TRAINING CAMP ROOM
Hey, Bro, you're drinking too much.
Our pin-up photo shoot is tomorrow.
I don't care about such a thing!
Why? Why do I have to put up with this?
When the boss pledged to take me in, I had decided to live my life...
working for the boss, as a part of the Gokudo underworld.
But, what the hell? "Love's Sakazuki"? How can I not drink?
What are you doing, you bastard?
Boss!
What time do you think it is? And I can't believe you're drinking sake!
But... it's not even 10 p.m. yet. And I really need to drink--
Shut up! Go to bed at 9 p.m., like an idol!
At... 9 p.m.?
And idols don't drink liquor! Don't even drink water!
Drink some kind of fruit juice only, like an idol!
What? That's too much!
Shut up! This is what idols do!
Idols are angels. They don't even shit!
You're wrong! Idols are just normal humans!
That's right! Idols want love lives, too!
Hey! That's not what I mean!
Love life? You bastard! You sound like a real idol!
But that's good! You sound like a real idol!
Is he mad or what?
Anyway, go to sleep! I'll be back in an hour!
Tomorrow's photo shoot counts. Take good care of your skin for it.
Can't you even try to understand your producer's feelings here?
Let's say he is our producer, as he said.
Would it be fine for him to high-kick an idol the day before a photo shoot?
I... don't know what to do or what to believe anymore.
#3 Sentimental Memories
The legendary manager, who's developed several idols to become top stars,
Mandarin Kinoshita. He can make any idols superstars.
GOKUDOLS... "Back Street Girls," as opposed to "Underground Girls."
It's a piece of cake. I'll help you win.
GOKUDOLS THEATER
I watched your live show.
What did you think?
It was so tepid, I was bored to tears.
You're no different from any other idols, and fail to enjoy yourselves.
As if someone is pulling your strings.
As if you're just puppets.
He's goddamn right!
Not having fun? Really? You guys aren't motivated?
That's not true! We are having fun.
That's right! It's always a thrill to get up on stage!
If that's true, I was wrong. Sorry. Well, I like your grit at least.
-You bastard! -Stop messing with us!
Also, you're not cute on the inside. It's obvious you're just playing a role.
I see. You guys... aren't truly cute. You're not motivated?
No, I am cute! I am motivated!
Furthermore--
No, that's enough! We'll do our best...
Ugh...
That was close.
Hey, you. Never say anything like that around the president.
Ah, now I see why you're not cute on the inside.
I can fix your rotten personalities!
Maybe you used to be punks, but I'm not intimidated at all!
Are you looking for a fight? You got one! We're not just punks--
Hey!
Ryo, don't blow our cover! You'll be killed!
I'm sorry, I got riled up!
Apologies. She's just a little tired.
My bad.
Such outbursts will not be tolerated ever again.
PRACTICE ROOM
OK, let's start the training.
The biggest issue is you're not cute internally.
So, we'll start with emotional training.
Close your eyes, and think back to when you were still pure.
When we were still pure...
Back when we joined the family?
Think of a fun time you had with your parents.
A fun time we had with the boss?
I have no fun memories.
The only times I can recall were like hell.
The more I think about him, the more I'm sure that he's a demon.
Crap!
Excuse me. Let's try thinking of a different situation.
You must have had at least one person you looked up to. Think about him.
Someone we looked up to. That could only be...
The Captain!
Have you got someone in mind?
Yeah.
There's something you couldn't tell him back then, isn't there?
Go back to that time and confess your feelings.
What we couldn't say to the Captain...
I'm sorry. I was the one who accidentally loaded with live ammo.
I saw it, but pretended not to notice.
I didn't want to get my hands dirty, but Sakaguchi died because of me.
Sakaguchi?
AKIHABARA #4 He Gets Us
NO ENTRY
What are you doing?
-Playing cards. -Want to join us?
No, I don't.
Just what are they?
We were just getting tired of cards. Let's play four-player mahjong.
Good idea.
Yeah, let's play. It's been a while.
What the hell is wrong with you?
Idols don't play such games!
Calm down, man. Why are you in such a bad mood?
Goddamn, I lost my cool. That's not like me at all!
Anyway, I've got something important to tell you, so put the cards away now.
Too bad. We were having fun.
To put it simply, GOKUDOLS has no obvious identity,
so I want to assign a character to everyone that fits your personality.
Huh? Isn't it best to be yourself?
Shut up and listen!
Why is he so annoying today?
Forget about being idols for now!
Imagine yourself as warriors on the battlefield, and get on the stage!
He sounds...
Just like the Captain from back then!
Listen, you guys.
"Being yakuza" won't save the family.
Imagine yourself as warriors on the battlefield!
Warriors!
The Captain is so cool!
Hoo-ah!
That was abrupt.
Well... all right. First, Aily.
As the leader, you have to lead your members.
As the big brother, you have to lead your subordinates!
Be their reliable rock! You're going to be my replacement, aren't you?
Hoo-ah! Leave it to me! I'll lead my subor... I mean, my members!
Sure. Good. Next is Mari.
Hoo-ah!
Stop saying that.
I think the "cool character" suits you.
Stay as cool as a cucumber, and don't care about what others think.
It's a very important and necessary character.
Ryo, you're a rare sort of yakuza these days.
You don't care what others think because you are strong to the core.
We need someone like you now!
Captain... you're the first one...
Nobody has ever needed me...
Thank you very much!
Don't cry, geez. That's not like you.
Become stronger.
Hoo-ah!
Next is Kazu.
Chika, you're fine as you are, being yourself and working hard.
If you could sometimes show people you're pushing yourself, that would be better.
Aren't you pushing yourself too hard?
I thought nobody would notice that. I'm no match for you, Captain.
I entered this world on a whim, but I'm not sure I'm cut out for it.
I think you are. A natural character like you is a big help to us.
A mood-maker is necessary in any world.
That's why all the higher-ups end up liking you so much.
When you're on stage, there's nobody to rely on but yourselves.
Those were the Captain's final words.
Listen up. Yakuza are ultimately alone. Survive on your own strength.
Captain...
It's the end of the road for me. Become strong.
Captain!
What?
Captain?
GOKUDOLS HANDSHAKE EVENT #5 Down!! With the Yakuza!!
Thank you so much!
Please keep supporting us!
Hey! You came again!
Aily winked at me!
Chika, say cheese!
-Ugh... -What a pain in the ass.
When does this end?
Mari, you couldn't possibly understand how much I love you. Sad...
What?
There are a lot of weirdos here. But don't worry, I'll protect you!
Really? Thank you!
I'd rather die than have you guard me!
What a pain this handshake event is. Do I really have to talk to all of them?
The guys with sticky hands must be touching themselves before coming.
All right, everyone. Keep the line moving.
Hey, hey, Mari. I'm so happy to finally meet you.
I'm so happy to meet you, too.
I bought 182 copies of your CD.
Wow, 182 copies? Thank...
Wait a minute! This bastard is...
Bro! This is...
Yeah. I noticed, too!
This must be our enemy, Toru Oguroda of the Oguroda Group!
Hey, hey, hey. You guys are pretty dumb.
Did you really think just the three of you would work out?
You must be underestimating our group.
Did your boss order you to do this?
No, this is nothing to do with our boss!
What, you thought you'd score some points from Inugane while you're young?
No, no, no. You've made a huge mistake.
You are a bunch of fools!
If you hadn't stuck your nose in my business,
I would have let the Inugane Group have the bid.
I was sick of being on Inugane's bad side,
but now you fools have made me want to start a war!
I don't want to do the dirty work, so you can go back to your boss now.
It's also better for you to be killed by your boss than to die here, right?
We're all looking forward to how Demon Inugane will punish you!
The bastard who inflicted this hell is right in front of us!
Aily, I've wanted to see you.
Bastard, that's my line!
So have I, very much so.
Really? You've wanted to see me, too?
Bro, keep it together!
I know! But... I can't stop trembling!
Oh, wow. You've got a firm grip, Aily. I'm getting a little excited.
Do you always hold people's hand this tight?
You're such a naughty girl. Can you hold my hand tighter?
This bastard. He is grinning without knowing our lives were ruined by him.
He's so close.
I'll gouge out his rotten eyes!
Bro, stop! There are too many people out here.
Hey, you! Don't make Aily cry!
I heard him asking her to hold his hand tighter. That's sexual harassment!
What did you just say to me? Who do you think I am? I'll kill you!
What's that attitude, huh? Are you nuts?
I'll protect the GOKUDOLS!
Everyone, surround him!
Someone, call the police!
I'm in front of the GOKUDOLS Theater,
where the disturbance occurred this morning.
Toru Oguroda was arrested on allegation of sexual harassment.
He is the boss of Oguroda Group, and was already wanted for other crimes.
We had an interview with a fan, who played a big role in his capture.
I couldn't stand seeing the girls shaking in fear like that!
I will protect GOKUDOLS! I'm not afraid of yakuza!
I love you, Aily! Don't cry! Down with yakuza!
Bro... is this what we wanted?
I'm still confused. I need more time to pull things together.
They could get revenge and debut on TV. Killing two birds with one stone.
What a happy ending.