#40 Prank
We're out of ideas. How about pranking them?
The GOKUDOLS?
They're naive. It should be funny, right?
You're right. What should we do?
Stick with the classics, like a sudden yakuza attack.
Oh, that's nice.
"Search for Downtown Tastes!"
Today we're at the 50-year-old "Suzuki Curry!"
Do you like curry?
We love it!
It's an ordinary curry with a traditional taste.
Please, try it.
Looks tasty!
How about we have a taste?
Let's eat!
What the hell?
Old woman!
When will you pay the flyers fee?
I'm sorry. Business has been tough.
So what? It's tough for us, too!
Do you want us to destroy your place?
Please don't.
What the fuck are you filming?
Sorry!
Who do you think we are, asshole?
Pay now!
I've kept quiet and listened to you, but who the hell are you, huh?
What's your group, shithead?
Huh? What?
I'm asking which yakuza group you are!
Aren't you ashamed, taking money from this humble place?
Huh? What are you...?
Huh? What's going on?
Stop talking, smart-ass!
Yeah, you punk asshole!
Want a fight? Huh?
Fight us, you bastards!
-Eh? -Go outside, assholes!
Who are these freaks?
Is this a prank on us?
OK, OK, that's enough.
It's not enough!
They'll get cocky if you don't stand up to them!
Which group are you, bastards?
They couldn't have! The staff's being pranked?
What... should we do?
The prank's been blown, but let's just give them a name.
Some famous yakuza group.
It's Daikoku, you bastards! You want a fight?
Daikoku?
DAIKOKU FAMILY
INUGANE GROUP
Excuse our rudeness!
We didn't know you're from our head family!
Forgive us!
What great acting!
But we're real actors!
Your apologies are too little, too late.
Do you think you'll get off easy after picking a fight with Daikoku?
Understood! We'll give you our fingers as an apology!
Wait! Don't be hasty! Uh... You... bastard.
Huh? What is this?
What were you filming?
Eh?
This joker can't even film a decent prank.
Useless.
Wait a moment. Could it be?
Pranking the producer?
Fine. If it's for the show, I'll play along, you asshole!
It's my fault for not explaining properly! I'll apologize to the director general!
It's fine if I get fired!
Come on, stop me!
Hey, I'm going to call...
What?
Hurry up and tell me I've been pranked!
Their "comedy skit" continued for a while.
WAYOGAI #41 Giving Courage
Welcome!
It's you yakuza again. You'll scare the customers away!
Shut up, old man. Your place is always empty.
Is that right? Show me a little respect, huh?
You're cheerful as ever.
Barley shochu, please.
New segment! "Save Stores from Bankruptcy!"
This show has moved from 1:00 a.m. to 3:00 a.m.
Who will watch this?
This is our first ever "Almost Bankrupt Place!"
"Wayogai," an izakaya bar.
This place... Whatever.
It's been a while since we saw the cheerful old man.
Let's go inside.
Welcome.
Old man...
So gloomy!
Uh... "Wayogai" has been selected as our first "Almost Bankrupt Place."
Congratulations.
Is that a good thing?
Please don't be like that. Let's revive it with the GOKUDOLS!
I didn't ask for this.
What can these little girls do?
I've given up.
Why are you whining? You're men, aren't you?
Everyone makes mistakes.
You will grow stronger when you bounce back from those failures!
Old man...
Thank you for giving us courage!
OK! I'll give you a free bottle of Barley shochu!
Why are you whining, you shitty old man?
What the hell?
Hey, Aily, what's wrong with you?
You can't give up.
When did you become so weak?
Make this place a bar that lifts people's spirits again!
Trust your own skills!
Let the world taste your great miso-marinated fish liver!
What's that tough-guy bar snack?
Yes! You gave me courage!
I'll work hard once again!
Come here!
-Aily! -Old man!
OBVIOUSLY SCRIPTED
VIEWERS ARE NOT IDIOTS
IT'S ALL ACTING
IDOLS DON'T LIKE MISO-MARINATED FISH LIVER
DON'T FORCE YOUR DIRTY SCRIPT ON THE GOKUDOLS
CLOSED THANK YOU FOR 28 YEARS
How about Disneyland?
Isn't DisneySea better?
OK, DisneySea.
I can't wait.
How about hot springs for us?
Hot springs are nice! Which one?
This is not a social club!
Sorry. We forgot.
Are you really willing to do it?
It's the 47th meeting. What have you accomplished?
And we meet three times a week. Why do we have so many meetings?
Well, we don't have anything to do.
We thought we might as well have fun.
Fun?
Do you understand what "Victim Support Group" means?
What's with these decorations? Why hearts?
Is the disco ball necessary?
I asked if this is a damn social club!
What's wrong with that?
Listen to yourself, President!
Get a grip!
Have you forgotten what the GOKUDOLS did to you?
CLOSED THANK YOU FOR 84 YEARS
I'm sorry. I wasn't in my right mind.
I'll remind myself, and do this properly.
We forgot about those damn GOKUDOLS.
Bring down the GOKUDOLS.
Natsuko, I'm sorry!
It's fine. Let's do this properly.
I see. So, we're making a rival idol group?
Yes. Make a theater next to the GOKUDOLS'.
We'll crush them bit by bit.
This sounds very expensive.
Don't worry.
I have money.
I'll spend whatever it takes to make the best group!
Natsuko, you're so dependable!
We will do our best!
Concerning the audition, I can't let on that I'm involved,
so I'll leave it to you.
Three prerequisites: big breasts, slender body and motherhood.
My husband's fetish!
I get big breasts and slender body...
but motherhood?
Idols generally give the impression that they need to be protected.
We'll do the opposite and make that our strength.
It's foolproof.
Makes sense!
Who cares about sense or popularity?
I just want to trick my husband!
Once he's in my trap, I'll destroy him!
That's my true plan!
Hold on.
Why are we being controlled by a newbie?
I got scolded like a kid.
Well, she has the money and influence.
We did forget our true mission. We can't blame her.
I admit that we got sidetracked.
But my hatred for GOKUDOLS is greater than anyone's!
We understand how you feel!
Cheer up, Teppei.
Thank you.
President, let's liven up and get to work!
You're right. I'm sorry for being weak.
OK. Takemura, how's the signboard?
I just changed it.
Lighting?
No problem.
OK, let's start.
HGS SOCIAL CLUB
MEMBER RECRUITMENT
BIG BREASTS! #43 Idol Interview
SLENDER!
MOTHERHOOD!
Ta-da!
We got all three prerequisites.
Judges, we need to talk.
Please follow me outside.
What the hell did you do?
What do you mean? We found people that met your requirements.
Are you idiots?
What are you talking about?
We're making idols.
How can they be idols?
I don't really get it, but...
they fit the prerequisites and they are spirited.
That's right.
They are ambitious and determined.
Please put aside any prejudice and see them at least once.
I'm Watanabe. I was weak from sickness for a long time.
I had lost my spirit. Nothing worked, no matter what I did.
I didn't have confidence in myself.
I participated in this audition to prove myself.
Huh?
Everyone, please lend me your power!
Wonderful!
We'll help in any way we can!
Shall I dance?
It's fine.
Next!
Nice to meet you. I'm Miyazaki.
I'm 54.
Thanks to you, my lifelong dream is fulfilled.
For 30 years, I've lived only for my family.
I did nothing for myself.
I'll live the rest of my life for myself!
My life starts now!
My childhood dream came true!
I became an idol! I'll do my best!
You're not an idol yet!
How could you be?
Miyazaki, I understand how you feel.
Let's do our best.
She reminds me of my mother.
Shall I dance?
It's fine.
My name is Ono.
I'm nothing compared to the others.
I just thought that I might lose weight if I become an idol.
I'm sorry. It's nothing serious like the others.
I'm embarrassed.
That's not true. If you have these insecurities, they matter.
That's right. Your worries are valid.
-Shall I-- -No dancing!
Is this a counseling center?
What?
You think we're a volunteer group?
What the hell kind of documentary are we shooting, huh?
I like girls who look like idols. I hate fat girls.
Mom used to have a dream.
Mom... can I be an idol before that leaf falls?
You will!
Don't be stupid!
#44 Lower Body Incident
My anus hurts. My damn anus hurts.
I can't take it anymore!
Are you OK?
Did it appear again?
Yes. It's a massive batch this time.
A massive batch?
Hemorrhoids, anal fissure and anal fistula. All three at once.
What are they?
They're the top three worst anal ailments, goddammit!
Top three worst anal ailments...
I don't really get it, but it sounds painful.
Oh, my ass hurts.
After my anal skin tag healed,
I got anal pruritus.
Once that healed, I got rectal pain.
What should I do?
How should I know?
I don't understand any of those medical terms.
Get medical treatment.
NEXT DAY GOKUDOLS THEATER
Mari, I made you a hospital appointment.
I imagine it must be embarrassing,
so I chose a women's hospital.
He's overdoing this again.
Thank you.
Must be hard for you.
Let's examine you.
Thank you, Doctor.
Are you wearing a mask because of a cold?
She's cute!
Uh... Yes.
I'll examine you, so please lie on the bed.
That's right. I'm sorry.
This is a women's hospital.
I'm sorry. I do understand that.
It's just that...
my body and soul are female.
You're right. Please forgive me.
No, that's a natural reaction.
I am sorry.
I'll begin, then.
Does this hurt?
No. Please, continue.
Wow, that's nice!
She was that beautiful?
That's right. It's been a while since I got so excited.
It's not every day you get your rear poked by such a beauty.
That's nice. Maybe I should go, too.
I envy your top three!
Mari! You're getting surgery?
Boss!
Are you sick?
My ass is a mess.
It will heal after surgery.
Who screwed your ass?
Hookups are forbidden, you moron!
Ouch! You've got it wrong!
I'll sew it shut, asshole!
Rectal prolapse is the latest condition.
#45 Beard and big boobs
I hate old men.
I really hate old men.
What's wrong with old men?
I was groped again on the train.
Oh, no. I'm sorry.
I mean, that's awful.
Seriously! It's the third time this month.
But there are many nice old men in this world.
You might be right.
Someone like Mr. Inugane.
I hate my dad the most!
I don't want to go home!
What's wrong with your dad?
He's a stubborn old man who loves drinking and gambling.
He's the definition of a bad old man.
That's awful.
He's dirty and stinky. He also has hemorrhoids!
Are hemorrhoids that bad? It's just a condition.
I get that, but...
I accidentally saw my dad using a suppository.
That's traumatic.
Yes, it's a lifelong trauma.
How about your dad?
My dad...
From now on, your dad is a mom.
He's gone.
I'm sorry.
It's fine.
Visit home. You're in high school and your parents will worry.
No! I don't want to see his face.
Anyway, I want all dads and old men to disappear.
They're disgusting!
You what? Snot-nosed brat!
You wish your own dad would disappear? Asshole!
Your dad works hard every single day for his family.
Why can't he have a drink?
What problem do you have with old men's hobbies?
What's wrong with liking games?
You don't know squat about stress in the real world!
Don't make fun of old men!
I'm sorry.
One more thing! Sure, it's embarrassing to be seen using hemorrhoid medicine...
Your surgery was successful. But remember, it's still dangerous.
You'll need to rest for a while.
However...
What? Are you OK, Mari?
It's... my period.
But it sounded like a bomb. And that much blood?
Huh? It's... It's normal for me.
I'll go buy some pads.
Another trauma that Yui must live with.