#16 The GOKUDOLS' Secret
Hi. I'm Murata, and I'm going to interview you today.
Nice to meet you.
Nice to meet you, too!
GOKUDOLS are known for sharp dance moves and sweet voices.
Could we hear about the training you had before you debuted as idols?
Training?
I can't hear you! Scream louder until you vomit blood!
Louder than the waterfall!
Chika, try harder!
Belt it out from the depths of your boobs!
What do you think they're for?
That makes no sense!
We wub you all, every bunny!
Huh? "Wub you all" what?
We wub you all, every bunny!
Good, just like that! Next, sing "Love's Sakazuki."
Ready, and...
What the hell are you doing?
Don't just keep your balance, dance!
Dance among the flames!
What's the point of this crap?
We can't tell them in public!
Well, we went through all kinds of hard training.
The specifics are agency secrets.
I see.
You should feel nervous when you get on stage,
but are there any special techniques you use to help you relax?
People who have risked their lives should never feel nervous again!
Overcome the fear!
Nothing... in particular.
That's impressive.
It's probably because you play so many live shows.
I assume that being idols requires physical strength.
What kind of training do you usually do for that?
Well, nothing out of the ordinary.
Give me a break. We don't want to recall anything else.
Hmm? You're all looking pale.
Are you feeling all right? Want to have a break?
We're fine, thank you.
Alright, then. Here is the last question.
I believe any group depends a lot on coordination.
Are you making any efforts to strengthen it?
SURVIVAL TRAINING, 23RD DAY
Bro, it's here.
Kazu, get ready.
Got it. I'll wait until the time is right.
Now!
Go, Ryo!
Bro!
We're training to become idols, right?
#17 Legendary Concert
We've been dating for eight years now.
Ran, I know I'm not perfect, but...
will you marry me?
Kazu... I'm so happy!
Yes, I will.
Next week, I'll need to do a risky little job.
Once things settle down, let's get married.
A risky job?
If I succeed, I'll climb to the top level of the group,
but I'm not sure what will happen if I fail.
Will you wait for me?
Of course.
No matter what, I'll be waiting for you!
Ran!
Thanks for waiting, everybody!
We'll sing our new song for the very first time.
"LOVE WITHOUT A CODE"
Ran, why have you come to such a stupid concert?
And who the hell is that guy next to you?
Love without a code
When did it start?
Even so, I love you
I love you
What's happened to your code?
Have we been together for eight years for this?
What is he talking about?
Kazu, those aren't the lyrics!
Is your new guy virtuous?
He doesn't look it. Is he even your type?
-Hey! -What kind of song is this, Kazu?
Ta-da!
I've got tickets to the Metallico concert!
Wow! Awesome!
-Kazu, you're the best! -I know!
Wow! I'm already getting excited! What should I wear?
A leather jacket, of course!
Heavy metal is the best!
Was it all a lie? Even your love of heavy metal?
Or is it just him who's into this music?
Can a metalhead like an idol as well?
A true metalhead would set fire to this place.
What kind of story is this? I'm not following.
Kazu, what's going on? Wake up! Boss is watching us!
And you look terrible. Frilly clothes are not for you.
I finally get how women change depending on who they date.
What happened to the one I loved?
Everything has changed in just one year.
But most importantly...
Those boobs! You're too old for a growth spurt!
I liked your flat chest!
Innocent A is better than trashy E!
You don't need those pads! Take them out now!
Or did you go to Thailand and get the work done, too?
Yeah, it's me.
Tell them the car flipped over and Chika can't make the photo shoot tomorrow.
Right.
She'll probably be hospitalized.
"LOVE WITHOUT A CODE" INVOKES FIERCE DEBATE
CHIKA IS NOW HOSPITALIZED
#18 Super Love
Mari, I love you.
I don't know what to do with this overflowing love for you.
Why are you smiling without saying a word, asshole?
Oh, sorry! "Asshole" just slipped out.
Forgive me! Please forgive me!
You didn't do anything wrong, Mari.
Forgive me, and don't look at me like that.
Hiroshi, that's enough.
Hey! You can't come in here without my permission.
It's been one year since you shut yourself in your room.
At least get a job!
Watching over Mari is my job!
Don't interrupt our precious moments!
Each moment is beautiful in its own way!
We are two lambs, running around on a cloud!
So, could you just leave us alone?
I don't want her to see me crying anymore.
Hiroshi is in a hopeless condition.
I need you to think about what to do with him, too.
I know. He's such a pain.
GOKUDOLS THEATER
I'm a crusher, a love crusher
If you crush this love, I'll crush you
Crush and be crushed
And all that remains is love
Crush me! Crush me and leave our love behind!
My eyes met Mari's!
She's always looking at me, right?
Who the hell are you? Stay away! Who'd look at a geek like you?
Huh? What the hell do you know about us?
Mari always makes eye contact with me!
Don't touch me, you annoying bastard!
Ow! You can't hit me like that!
I'm against violence--
Hey, you two! What are you doing?
Get out of here now!
What jealous fools they are. I definitely won't lose to them.
No matter how hard they try,
this beautiful burning love will never die.
Hiroshi! What happened to your face?
It's none of your business!
What... happened to my room?
Where is... my dear Mari?
I threw them all away! Come back to reality, you fool!
Threw them away?
-Where are they now? -I won't tell you.
How old do you think you are? Pull yourself together!
Don't screw around with me, bastard!
No, I mean... dear Father, please tell me.
It's really killing me.
I won't tell you, no matter what. Give it up.
Chill out, Hiroshi!
Even I failed to get this super-rare, special-edition...
one-piece Mari swimsuit.
Honey...
I don't care anymore. I feel liberated.
I feel much better now.
Ryo used to be called the best young crusher in Inugane Group.
Even though he's become Mari now, he still has destructive power.
He can even break a family apart without lifting a finger.
#19 Soul Food
In our next show, GOKUDOLS will be guests.
Although they're pretty popular in Akihabara,
it will be their first time on TV, so I'm a little worried.
Well, they can attract a large otaku audience, right?
As it's a late-night show, only achieving high ratings matters.
Today, on "Search for Unknown Downtown Tastes!,"
we've come to the Toshima district.
Joining us is the super-popular idol group in Akihabara,
The GOKUDOLS!
-Thank you for having us today! -Wub!
Let's introduce a new spot in our segment, "Downtown Desserts!"
You all like sweets, don't you?
I love sweets!
Ta-da! I made a cheesecake!
Try some.
Sorry, I can't. As you know, I hate sweets.
But I made it for you. Can't you just try a single bite?
No way. I can't even stand its smell.
How dare you say that! You're horrible.
Spare a thought for my feelings!
No matter how you feel, I can't help it. I always get sick after having sweets!
As my girlfriend, you should have known that!
That's it, I'm leaving!
Suit yourself. Damn!
Ah, this café has a rather nostalgic atmosphere.
Oh, and here's the master's specialty: rich chocolate-covered cheesecake!
It looks delicious!
Lately, we have fewer young customers, so I made this cake to get them back.
No way. I really don't want to try it.
This thing could definitely kill me!
Well, then, Mari, why don't you try it first?
Hmm? What's wrong? Enjoy it.
Sure.
Will big-bro Ryo be OK?
He hates sweets so much that he broke up with his sweets-loving girlfriend!
As a gourmet reporter, just compare the food to something else.
"It's like a jewelry box in my mouth," or, "It's a flavor revolution!"
You know the drill, right?
It's so sweet!
A sweetness war is raging in my mouth!
Cheese is fighting against chocolate, and the cake is locked up for life!
-Big bro, what are you saying? -Hang in there!
It's like the synthetic cannabis of sweets!
You should never try this cake!
Cut! What the hell are you saying?
-Trying to kill my business? -We're sorry!
Mari, don't force yourself to compare it to such weird things.
Just try it and tell us what you think.
I'm sorry.
OK, from the top!
Starting in five seconds. Four, three, two...
Well, then, Mari, why don't you try it first?
I know this is tough, Ryo, but come on! This is our debut on TV.
Alright! I'll eat this crap, even if it kills me.
Where am I?
Ryo.
Miyuki?
Ryo. So, you're finally able to eat cake.
I'm so happy for you.
I think I feel much better now.
Take care. Goodbye.
Miyuki... I'm sorry about what happened back then.
This sweet cake is a symbol of our love.
Even though our love ended, this sweetness will remain forever.
How beautiful yet bitter this sweetness is.
Ryo, are you OK? Your eyes are glazed over!
The sweetness of our love that will never return! Miyuki!
-Wow! But... -Who the heck is Miyuki?
OK, that's a wrap!
Mari, that was wonderful!
Hmm? Mari?
Mari!
Once the show aired, this café became very popular for the "Miyuki Cake."
#20 Scars
Come on. Why not, Kenny?
Let me touch your boobs just once.
Stop kidding around, will you?
What's wrong with you? Why are you acting like a real woman?
Is it such a big deal?
Not again.
This bastard. He always comes by when he's drunk.
We are not your hostesses!
Hey, what are you punks looking at?
Are you jealous that she always gets all the attention?
You're not my type, assholes.
No, it's not like that.
Thank God!
Anyway, you do know that we are males, right?
I don't care about that! I just like boobs.
By the way, what do you think about him?
Isn't he keeping his guard up too much?
Is it such a big deal to let me touch his boobs?
Bro...
Hey, I'm asking you a question!
Yes, I think he keeps his guard up.
I'm sorry, bro.
I think he should let you touch them a little.
-See? -Whoa! Hey!
Hey, Kenny, I'm touching them!
Sorry, bro.
Hey, you two, go outside for a while.
-What? -Get out of here now!
Oh, OK. Excuse us.
Will Bro be OK?
Well, at least we escaped from Mad Dog Iwamura before he lost his temper,
but I'm worried about Bro.
Did you see Bro's face?
He looked totally disappointed in us.
He always has our back, but what about us? We're the worst.
We know more than anybody that Bro has suffered at the hands of Iwamura.
-Let's go back. -What?
We'll go back and save Bro from him! It's our turn now!
However, Iwamura is at the top of the group.
We can't just...
Kazu! Have you already forgotten?
Back when we were yakuza,
Bro always believed in us and did the right thing.
Always, no matter how dangerous it was for him.
The number of scars on his body tells us how many times he's saved us!
Let's go!
It doesn't matter who we're up against!
It's our turn to risk our lives and repay the favor!
INUGANE GROUP
Well, well, well.
It's right before a concert.
You really made a huge mess, huh?
What have you done to my property?
The important concert needs to be canceled now.
Boss, please let me explain.
They didn't show any respect to me although I'm at the top of the group,
so I just gave them a little lesson.
GOKUDOLS TRAINING CAMP ROOM
I've said it twice.
Make me say it again and I'll kill you.
Get out of my way.
Hey, he will kill you for real!
I'll be fine, so follow his order.
Bro is not some kind of toy.
Enough is enough. Cut it out.
What the hell did you just say to me?
If you like boobs so much, go touch your wife's!
I'll kill you!
If it makes you feel better, keep punching!
But I won't let you touch Bro's boobs ever again!
So what? Asshole.
I don't care why it happened.
Do you have any idea how much money you made me lose here?
If you like boobs so much,
go to Brazil tomorrow and get a pair of them yourself.
Enjoy touching your boobs forever.
Wait a minute, Boss. Please forgive me!
Shut up!
Be grateful for not getting your dick cut off!
And you two...
you still don't get what it means to be idols.
You'll be punished until your faces heal.
You'll be mentally retrained in a tiny room.
It should sound familiar to you.
TRAINING IN PROGRESS
Bro, this place brings back old memories.
It's not that bad to have a break like this, is it?
Shut up.
Just kidding.
I hope we can repay his favor, even slightly.
Well, let's concentrate on watching this.
#21 I Hate You
I'll never forgive the GOKUDOLS.
THREE MONTHS AGO
You girls are really something.
They loved your gourmet report, and we've got another offer.
Nice job, Mari.
I don't remember a thing.
Just like last time,
trust your instincts and tell us what you feel.
Aily and Chika, get more involved.
Should we?
Today on "Search for Unknown Downtown Tastes!,"
we've come to the rice-with-raw-egg place, founded in 1931!
Thank you for having us!
Well, I heard this place has a unique selling point.
Can you tell us what that is?
Well, all the eggs we use come from chickens I raise by myself.
And I keep only three chickens.
If the chickens are in a bad mood, we can't make our rice-with-raw-eggs.
Wow! That's wonderful.
Why wonderful? Is there a point to all this?
Is there something special about the chickens? Silkie hens, perhaps?
Well, I'm taking very special care of them.
That makes them special.
No, I mean, what makes their eggs taste any different from other eggs?
Easy, Aily. Let's leave it and move on.
We've kept this tradition going since my father's generation!
There's meaning in continuing the tradition!
Back then, I bet it was cheaper to do things that way.
As cheaper eggs are in the market now, you can just buy them.
They taste the same.
But what about the rice and soy sauce? Are they special?
The rice and soy sauce we use are domestically produced.
We only use domestic products!
Everybody does!
What?
Oops! Sorry. It just slipped out.
Mari is a cynic, as we all know.
This can't be enough to keep the business running.
Are you doing some other jobs as well?
I wash dishes at the Chinese restaurant across the street.
And I've been wondering one more thing.
What does "original" in your place's name mean?
My dad always said... that we're the original place.
He probably lied to you!
What the hell? Who the hell do you think you are?
Why did you even come here?
I'm sorry! Cut!
Oh, my. What is all this?
My apologies!
Should we redo the shooting?
We don't have enough time or money for that.
Besides, as it's something new, we might be able to get high ratings.
A gourmet report with no actual food on screen.
It's funny, isn't it?
But if we air this, it might mean trouble for the owner.
Oh, well, it's just a late-night show on a local channel.
Traditional places like his aren't so easily affected.
CLOSED THANKS FOR 84 YEARS
If it ends like this, I'd be ashamed to show my face to my dad.
Those bitches destroyed a business that's lasted for two generations.
I'll never forgive them. You better watch out, GOKUDOLS.
TWO MONTHS LATER
Thank you so much for coming today while you are busy.
I knew it.
I knew there would be victims like me out there.
Let's join forces so that we can crush the GOKUDOLS!
THE LONE CHICKEN KEEPER WHOSE DOWNTOWN SHOP WAS DESTROYED!
TEPPEI OKAMOTO PRESIDENT OF VICTIM SUPPORT GROUP
MOTHER OF MARI-OBSESSED HIROSHI, WHOSE FAMILY WAS DESTROYED!
YUKO MURAKAMI (62, PART-TIMER) VICE PRESIDENT
And what exactly can we do?
The Victim Support Group only has two members?
Hang in there, Victim Support Group.