Exceeding their expectations...
Good job. Really good job.
Walking an uncharted path...
P? AP?
Recklessly rushing forward without understanding.
Would you even take a look at him?
If l give you audition information, will you give it a try? An audition...
Taking uncertain steps with one goal in mind.
Do it properly, understand?
Look who's talking.
Finally opening the doors of show business,
Sawatari Ichiko and Sakisaka Ryo.
- This one can! - One, two!
But it's still a long way to the top...
He has star aura, as expected.
Ready, action!
Ah! This is bad...
Uwa!
Cut! Cut! Hey you!
Why did you revive! You ruined the scene!
I'll try to guess what you are thinking right now.
You are terribly frustrated.
This is a story of a man who finally might have gotten motivated
and a woman desperately trying to make that man popular.
♪ Tarinai mono nara I have long been
♪ tokku ni aru kara missing something,
♪ Ushinau koto nante nanimo kowakunai so I'm not afraid of losing anything
♪ Chiisa na yume naraba Small dreams probably
♪ kanawanai darou won't come true
♪ Ookina yume dakara but this dream is big
♪ ima mada hashitterun darou so that's why I'm still chasing
♪ Mou ippotte One more step
♪ tatoeba sore ga saigo no to make sure we have no regrets
♪ Ippo ni nattemo even if it becomes
♪ kuyamanai you ni our last step
♪ Mou ippotte One more step
♪ fumidasu bokura no yuuki wa because daring to step forward
♪ Hyappobun ijou no imi wo motsu kara carries more meaning than 100 steps
♪ Ato ippotte Just one more step
♪ doredake kakkowarukutte we won't give up
♪ Warawaretetatte akiramenai no matter how no matter how loud they laugh, call us fools
♪ Ato ippotte Just one more step
♪ funbaru bokura no kokoro ga we hold our ground, our hearts
♪ Sekai wo ugokasu chikara ni naru have the power to move the world
- Mayu! - Tetsuya-kun!
Mayu!
Cut! OK! OK! Let's check it!
Check!
Out of the way!
Today is so hot. How many of you have come today?
Next is cut 23! Take it from here!
- It's frustrating isn't it? - Not really.
I won't let you be an extra forever.
I will get you an important role.
A role you deserve.
I promise.
Eh? What is it this time?
It's about how to make Sakisaka Ryo popular.
Ah... You just have to keep doing business.
How? Uhm...
Do you remember Producer Sayama whose business card I gave you?
He died of cirrhosis. Saya-chin died...?
- Then how about Inobata-san? - Stomach cancer.
Ha~ Time has flown so fast.
That's enough. I'll figure this out by myself!
The temperature is so hot you will sweat without a coat
People walking outside...
Ah...
The other day you took care of me as I was an extra in "Ooshio's Rebellion"
but what might have been the producer's name?
- Erm... It was Muraki. - And where might he be?
- In a meeting. - Which meeting?
Excuse me. Excuse me, err...
My name is Sawatari, we met the other day.
- Please could you take this? - You are troubling us...
At least stop!
Producer. Producer.
Producer.
Yoshida...
Yoshida Tsutomu. Yoshida...
- Night. - Good night.
You're still doing that?
Enjoying a smoke after meetings is a pleasure.
Ah... Could you give me a light?
Ah, sure.
You must be Producer Yoshida.
Yes I am.
I saw your drama "Everyone's Son" the other day.
- It was wonderful. - Oh, so you watched it.
In your next work... Would you consider our new actor?
Ah... I see.
Are you alright?
Thank you.
Sawatari. What on earth are you doing?
I heard that producer liked to smoke.
Ha? I thought if I smoked too, I could get familiar with him.
- To get Sakisaka Ryo a job? - Yes.
Do that for me too!
- I'm back. - Welcome back.
Yumi-chan, Yumi-chan.
Ha~ You're adult, don't say things like "Ha~".
- Ichiko-chan. - It's Sawatari.
There is good news. What? Ryo-kun!
- He got an audition for a drama special. - What?!
It's amazing. It's the first TV drama of the master of film world, Kano Yousuke!
Yamato TV's 50th anniversary drama
"Overeating Woman ~Beautiful Murderous Intent~"
The main male role will be chosen through auditions.
- It's his chance, right? - Where did you find this?
There was one producer I knew who was still alive. Ha?
The queen of suspense is coming back.
Leading actress is Nakazato Reiko.
Nakazato Reiko...
For a while, she built her career in suspense dramas.
He will definitely get this role!
This is the original work. Read it.
And... An audition simulation. These are potential questions.
I imagined what kind of questions they might ask,
from Kano Yousuke's previous works and interviews.
Read that, too.
- You really went out of your way for this. - Of course.
You know, you said earlier, about being able to go back.
What did you mean by that?
Is it about some guy?
Not specifically...
I was dropped.
- Dropped? - Meaning, I was demoted.
I got a notice from our president.
I will reorganise Hinode Promotion.
In 5 years... No, in 3 years
I will lift it to the industry's top position.
To the top.
And if I accomplish this I can return to the main office as a general manager.
What?
So you're doing this only for yourself?!
I do this for Hinode Pro, too. It's about helping this weak agency.
- But mainly for yourself. - So what?
"What" you ask... Everyone does things for themselves.
Right?
You too, do this for your own good!
...Damn, where is he?!
Yo! Good morning.
- Ah hello. - I knew you'd come. Where is the guy?
He had an appointment.
Is that so? Well let's both do our best. Excuse us.
Where were you? Quit your part-time job!
- That is my decision. - What! Wi... With that attitude!
- Run! - I am running!
Excuse me! This is number 32, Sakisaka Ryo. From Hinode Pro.
32? Please hurry up.
- How was it? - The worst.
- What about the questions I made for you? - Totally useless.
- They announced it immediately. - What?
Who holds a press release right after auditions?
Well... What could be the motive of this?
Starring actress Nakazato Reiko and director Kano Yousuke
are entering now.
Nakazato Reiko...
I will now announce ...
The one to play the lead male, Hasebe Jin, is
Washimi Ukyo-kun!
Washimi-kun, please step forward.
That guy...
Thank you very much.
You were deceived. So he is the stalking horse.
This was Morris Agency's fixed game. Ah...
So it was like that?
- Aren't you frustrated?! - Not really.
Thank you for your hard work.
Congratulations.
Thank you.
- So, you are the rookie with expectations. - Ah... He is Sakisaka Ryo.
I'm Morris Agency's Ishino. Nice to meet you.
Hey... Was the detective role decided beforehand?
It is not like that.
Ishino-chan. Isn't this nice?
I'm pleased to be working with you. Ah.
Morris Agency. Nakazato Reiko.
- She is from the Hinode Pro... - From Hinode Pro?
- Do they still lhave actors? - I'm Sawatari.
- Are you an actress? - I'm a manager.
- Do you have a desire to be an actress? - I'm a manager.
Nakazato-san, would you give another short interview?
- Okay. Let's go. - Sure.
Oh, is Namiki-san doing well?
- Ah... yes. - Well then.
That was dirty playing! With that actress's connections.
She was pulling the strings. That's how he got the role!
I cannot believe this!
Is number 32 still here? Is number 32 still here?
Number 32...
What did you do this time?!
Well done! This is wonderful!
But he has only one line.
With just one line he is already a fine actor.
And in director Kano's work.
- And what is that line? - Go on.
"Hello, I am from Fukufuku Ken."
Ha?
"Hello, I am from Fukufuku Ken."
- Fukufuku Ken? - He plays a Chinese food delivery boy.
Delivery boy!?
Still, our young actor got a role
in master Kano Yousuke's drama.
Hmm... It is Yamato TV's 50th anniversary drama.
And is this actor promising?
Of course he is. I will make him a star.
I said I'll get them back up in 3 years but I think I can do it quicker.
I see.
I came to report this.
I'm looking forward to coming reports.
Thank you.
Well then, I will start this
"Overeating Woman ~Beautiful Murderous Intent~" meeting.
First I do the introductions.
For the lead role as Nagakura Youko is Nakazato Reiko.
I'm Nakazato. I'm pleased to work with you all.
Next, for the detective Hasebe Jin role, is Washimi Ukyo-san.
I am very pleased to be working with you.
Now let's have the director say something.
I thank all of you who are participating this time
for "Overeating Woman - Beautiful Murderous Intent~".
The original work of this drama is the best selling mystery "The Hungry Trap".
I changed the university professor, who was male, to a woman.
She will execute a carefully planned series of murders.
Yet the young detective, with his relentless pursuit, causes her stress
and she descends into bulimia and later admit her guilt.
So the plot is like that but... This "kashoku" means overeating?
"Your alibi was perfect." "That is not worth mentioning
since I haven't done anything."
"It was perfect ... until this moment."
"What?"
Hasebe gets up, bows and then leaves.
Youko is irritated and takes her phone.
Then the delivery guy comes.
"Hello, I am from Fukufuku Ken."
He puts bowls of donburi one after another in front of Youko.
- Youko starts eating greedily. - Ah~ wait a second.
Uhm it can't end like that.
Let's change the script a little. Eh?
- You, delivery boy. - Yes.
Say this.
As he is putting donburi Youko will stand up,
and approaches him and says, "I will eat this all by myself today".
After that you say, "You're an odd person".
Let's try this. You're alright with that Youko-chan, right?
An actress has to go with what the director wants. You're okay with that too sensei?
Listen! You're line will change the heroine's mind.
It is an important line.
So we will remove Hasebe's last line of, "It was perfect."
It's cut.
Isn't that wonderful? That is unexpectedly
- the... the low overcoming the high! - Yeah...
- What a rise! - Show business dynamics.
- It is a miracle! - You'll do your best! Right?
Yeah...
Ready, action.
- "Hello, I am from Fukufuku Ken." - "Please put them there."
"I will eat this all by myself today."
- "You're an odd person." - Wrong wrong wrong!
There was no emotion in there. Let's do it again.
No need to go back. Let's continue from here.
Ready, action!
"I will eat this all by myself today."
- "You're an odd person." - Not like that.
- There was no caring there. - Caring?
The delivery boy is worried for her and with his caring words
the heroine will decide to give herself up.
How long will we be doing this same thing?
Ready, action!
"I will eat this all by myself today."
- "You're an odd person." - Cut. Again.
Let's have a break already.
- What is wrong with him? - I'm sorry. - Apologizing doesn't fix anything!
Well, what should I do then?
What is with your attitude! Come on, come on.
My practise doesn't progress at all.
I understand. Ready, action.
"You're an odd person."
That's enough. Practise it until we start filming. Let's move to the next scene.
- Okay. Well then let's get back to reading. - Finally.
Ready, action!
"I will eat this all by myself today."
"You're an odd person."
Cut! That's no good. There is no love in your words.
- Do you even understand love? - He has a point.
Listen, this is the line which makes the heroine change her mind.
Because of the words of the worried delivery boy
she felt the love. The love. You have read the script thoroughly.
That wasn't her own opinion.
This overeating university professor,
being a murderer, is quite messed up. Because you don't
come into contact with people, normally this does not happen.
- You don't understand love. - You don't have a girlfriend?
No.
You don't seem to have any friends.
How about family?
- Like mother? - We were separated when I was little.
Uhm... Certainly we have to show him
what a loving family looks like.
That's right...
Me?
- That hurts. - Then walk faster.
I'm home.
- Welcome back. - We have been waiting for you.
Hello
That is my father.
He has beome a little forgetful.
He was editor-in-chief for a newspaper. A big shot.
It was like he became dejected after he retired.
Ha... I'm home.
Welcome back~ I am so tired.
Eh... Is he an actor? Hello
A moment...
What? What? That hurts. What?
Listen, we have show him what love is.
Love?
Here you are. Ah thanks.
What is it?
What do you mean, darling?
So everyone! Let's have a good meal.
Thanks for the food.
How is it?
- Delicious. - I'm relieved.
Do you normally eat well? As you're living alone.
- Well somewhat. - Would you pass the dressing?
Sure.
Eat as much as you want~.
Mom is weird today.
- This is so delicious. - Yeah...
But it's amazing that you got to director Kano's film.
Isn't performing itself difficult?
- That's right. - For a big-shot director no less.
Isn't that right, Otousan?
And how was your day, Rika-chan? How are things at the bank?
Well... just normal.
I see.
I'm the supply manager for a furniture import company.
- Mainly we do business with Europe. - Is that so?
Since it's a entertaiment agency, what are the others like there?
Let me see... There are various kind of people.
She says it's a secret and won't tell us.
But it must be a big agency.
As he is making his debut in show business.
- Ah, the soy sauce is running low. - I'll get more.
What are you doing? I will do that.
- What is it with you? - Never mind that!
No way~ Now it's broken~!
- Sorry sorry. - That's dangerous.
There is a suitable partner for everyone!
Altough she is my ill-mannered daughter please take good care of her.
The station is that way. I know. You should speak politely.
Did you learn anything about love?
- I saw horrible acting. - What are you talking about?
Your husband was trying too hard.
- Trying too hard? - He was putting up with you.
That is not true. How impolite.
You should be saying "thank you"!
Remember to practise your lines!
Oh!
Uhm? Are you trying too hard?
Eh?
- Are you putting up with me? - There is no such thing.
Of course.
Ready, let's start filming.
The VTR is rolling! Ready, action!
"Your alibi was perfect."
"That is not worth mentioning
since I haven't done anything."
- "Well then, see you later." - "Thank you for your hard work."
"Ah is this... is this Fukufuku Ken-san?"
" I would like to place an order."
"I want ramen, chahan and chop suey. And gyoza for four."
"This is Johokudai's Nagakura. Come as quickly as you can."
Cut! That's OK!
Finally it's your turn.
"I will eat this all by myself today."
"You're an odd person."
- Cut! - Let's do that again!
"I will eat this all by myself today."
"You're an odd person."
"You're... an odd person."
"You're an odd person."
Are you stupid!?
- "You" - Cut!
You are mocking your partner! There is no love!
This is enough for today!
Director, this is troublesome. If it's impossible it's impossible.
Director!
This is bad.
That is unthinkable, to delay the shooting...
I know what to do! We apologize, take that box of cakes with you.
Is Bunseido open? Yes. Check that.
- I've had enough. - What?
- I'll quit.
Hey... Don't take the easy route.
Do the job as well as you can!
- For whom am I working? - For you, am I right?
You're using me for your own ends.
Eh? That... What are you talking about?
I won't let you quit at any rate!
Wa~! Ichiko-san, Ichiko-san. It's Sawatari. Yes yes.
- It's so hot! She has a fever. - Fever?
Yumi-chan, bring ice!
Ryo-kun.
Would you escort Ichiko-san home?
I will go as her substitute to Tadokoro-chan's site.
I was supposed to apologize.
This is tricky...
You come. As Sawatari's representative.
Hello Shopping Each Time
Look at this! It can be extended.
What is this! It's amazing! Moreover it can be extended up to 3 metres!
To 3 metres!?
It's made of aluminum so it's really light.
Thank you for your hard work!
- Here. - Thanks.
You must think I'm just a one-hit wonder.
- Yeah. - Be more considerate.
Getting recognized, even once, among hundreds, thousands, of people
takes a lot of work.
It depends on your effort and luck.
But the most important part is to help others.
- Help others? - Yeah.
In my case it was our president.
I think it was because I always helped Namiki.
You too, take care of Sawatari.
Stupidly running around, promoting you, she even tried to smoke.
She is desperately trying to do something for you.
That is all for herself.
She just wants to return to the main office.
She only thinks about how she will help Hinode Pro to get back up
and after that she can return to the main office.
That's the first time I heard of this.
After she goes back she will become a board member or something like that.
She is selfish.
The motive doesn't matter.
Can anyone in this world move up just by themselves?
Or become important?
It's about being thankful for everything.
Well then, let's try this.
Ready, action!
"I will eat this all by myself today."
"You're an odd person."
That was totally no good.
"I will eat this all by myself today."
"You're an odd person."
No good. Cut.
- "You're an odd person." - That's wrong! Wrong!
Let's take a break!
It's time for a break. A break!
Thank you.
Can anyone in this world
move up just by themselves? Or become important?
Hey! Don't take this without permission!
- For a while more! - No!
Start again! We're starting!
VTR is rolling!
10 seconds, 5 seconds
Ready, action!
"I will eat this all by myself today."
"You're an odd person."
Cut! Cut!
OK!
Reiko-chan, you were wonderful!
That was brilliantt acting. Your performance will be remembered!
Well, you should have said earlier
that you wanted tears. Sorry sorry.
Thank you. Good work.
Acting isn't done all alone, it needs someone else too.
- Need someone else...? - In short, another actor.
The director was strict to him to get those tears.
And he responded, finally.
It was amazing.
- Are you alright? - Yeah.
Yeah~! Congratulations for your first successful lines!
Congratulations! Congrats!
Let make a toast now. Ah Cho Min-seok?
The Korean star? You guessed well. Thanks!
Is there no champagne? Eh~!
Are you alright?
Well I'm sleeping because I don't feel well.
Of course... Sorry.
Hmm?
"Acting isn't that bad."
You should write "interesting".
"Acting is interesting".
He's not being honest.
"What are you doing? I want to see you."
Cheers!
Ah~ this is good! Ah~
Ryo-kun, truly congrats.
- You were nervous, weren't you? - Not really.
- Oh~! Such a big-shot! - So lovely!
Yosh! Let's take a picture.
Good idea! Hey I...!
It's love... love.
The famous saying by Saint-Exupéry
"Love does not consist of gazing at each other,
but in looking outward together in the same direction."
Let's hope we meet the Little Prince in our dreams tonight.
Subtitles by marsa
srt reduction ~ Vultural