Managing two rivals
Hey! Smile!
Wasn't there only supposed to be one partner role?
You don't like that? that alone is difficult but even so...
Ai-chan!
Sawatari-san, you'll be in charge of her.
What?
- From today onwards you are Ai Ai. - Ai Ai?
You will debut as Taiwanese.
Ni hao!
On the other hand...
You can't act?
There doesn't seem to be a connection between me and her.
I might want to do a love scene with Ryo-kun.
You're an actress. No matter who your partner is,
you should keep a professional attitude!
Things back-fired...
Just a while ago Asakura's manager complained.
But if you think about it for the sake of the drama...
What you did was completely uncalled for.
There are times that test one's patience.
I don't agree with this.
Moreover...
- I'm alright! - Be careful!
Things went in unexpected directions...
Be careful!
- Ryo-kun. - What?
Stop it!
Just stop it already...
This is the story of a woman and a man, who, when they don't succeed,
stubbornly push forward.
♪ 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
♪ Chiisana 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 this 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 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 ♫
Yes. What?
I understand.
- Uhm is there something? - It was from Shumei company.
Weekly Scoop, which is released tomorrow,
has an article about Sakisaka Ryo.
- What? - Scandal news.
What is this?
What is this?!
She called me. And then...
So when you're called you just go without thinking? And end up kissing.
I'm the victim here.
- How dare you say such a cowardly thing! - Coward?
In reality you met, right? And kissed, right?
Listen... Do you like her? Asakura Karen.
- I don't. - Then how about this picture?
Because accidently... Take a good look at this.
Your hand in her hip...
You're grabbing her ass!
- That was... an accident. - Accident!?
Aren't you one to talk!
What?
What are you implying?
Nothing.
Jeez!
I'm sorry. This was because of my careless supervision.
This is not about an affair and the partner is popular Asakura Karen.
It's good publicity. Publicity? Yes.
Uhm... but he isn't interested in her romantically.
That doesn't matter. Anyway, let's go.
Uhm... to where?
President Fuyuki, we're sorry for causing trouble for you.
It wasn't easy to get this far with her innocent image.
This... this ruined everything in an instant.
We're very sorry. We will give Sakisaka a strict warning.
Even so...
he just did as he pleased.
But it's not like our Sakisaka invited her...
What will we do about this?
There is no need for you to worry about that.
Thank you. This must be hard.
Leaving a big company like Morris Agency and becoming
a president yourself, and having to lower your head.
One has to start from the beginning. From the beginning...
From the beginning, luring Nakazato Reiko was a bold move.
Having a reputation of being ungrateful in this industry
is rather refreshing. I'm sorry.
Aren't you frustrated, President?! He said too much!
We shouldn't be the only ones
to lower our heads about this Sakisaka's thing.
Well, anyway we should reflect on this.
Me being in love with Asakura Karen? Never.
You dated her without even liking her.
If you did, you're cruel.
- Cruel? - You're playing with her feelings.
Wait a minute. That wouldn't be good as a person.
I said wait.
I won't fight with you. If you got hurt it would be bad for filming.
...Jeez, playing around huh.
Ah he's here! Sakisaka-san!
You're Sakisaka-kun, right? Sakisaka Ryo-kun.
Will you talk us a bit?
Do you have any comments on Weekly Scoop's article?
What is going on with you and Asakura Karen-san?
- Are you dating already? - We're not.
Do you have anything to say to either of your fans?
Since everyone wants to know!
Please, a few words!
- Sakisaka-san! - What's with them!?
Don't follow me!
So, you ran away and came here. Yeah...
This is intense...
- You really went for it. - Shocking.
It's not like that. Maybe, but in the end
it's close to the truth. No...
Shocking.
What next, they declare their passionate love? We won't.
Hard to deny when you are grabbing her ass.
There is nothing between us.
Do you have some other woman you like?
No.
Then fall in love with this one.
Ryo-kun, bring Asakura Karen here.
I'm a big fan.
Oi!
Don't underestimate the media.
The reporters would storm in here if they knew you're here.
Wouldn't that be good! Great publicity for this bar.
It is not good! Yes!
This was Rika's room. You'll stay here for a while.
Hmm... Don't just "hmm".
Where's the "thank you"? Uhm sorry for the trouble.
It's okay. I'm happy to have some life in here.
Hey hey, let's sleep in my room.
He sleeps in here. You stay here as long as you need,
not just for a little while.
Only for a short while. Your key?
Ha? Someone has to go get your clothes.
Good grief... These things happen because you act as you please.
A nuisance to others... Welcome home!
Ah...!
I knew there was someone. Who would forget their son's face?
Right? Ha...
Sleep...
- What do you want to do with this? - What...
Do you want to date Asakura Karen?
- I have no such intentions. - Hey. Sorry.
There are three ways to deal with this kind of thing.
- Three ways? - First way, to deny flatly.
- "She is only a friend..." - She is not my friend.
- Be quite and listen. - Second way, admit it.
"We're dating. Please look after us from here on."
- Third way, create a confusion. - Create a confusion?
"We were only reheasing a kiss scene."
Or something like that. Avoiding the matter and play innocent.
- I don't want to lie. - And that means?
I will deny everything.
President!
It's Douzai TV! Asakura Karen has...
"So Asakura Karen-chan, what do you, think of Sakisaka Ryo-kun?"
"I like him."
"I like Ryo-kun."
Is that okay to say something like that?
That woman is really something. Right?
"Ryo-kun, please go out with me!"
What is she thinking...
I see.
She is using the scandal to change her image.
Change her image?
She was promoted as innocent until now.
The type which is popular with men.
But that would only last a few years more.
In order to maintain her popularity she need the support of women.
She is aiming to be one who is open for love,
a woman, faithful to her desires.
In short, a woman popular with other women.
So then... what will we do?
What if our side goes with "no comment"?
- No comment? - A poor denial...
will antagonize women.
- But... - I'll leave it to you.
Okay.
Sawatari-san, Weekly Today is calling.
Okay.
This is Office Ishino. We are not granting interviews.
No, we go with no comment. Goodbye.
- Sawatari-san, it's Weekly Miracle. - Okay.
Hello.
Here. This is Office Ishino.
Eh?
Ah no... we go with no comment.
He's here!
Sakisaka-san, a word! Sakisaka-san!
Ryo-kun, Ryo-kun! What is your answer to Karen-chan?
Have you already replied to her in secret?
No comment. No comment, please!
What about getting married?
- Why are you sticking to no comment? - No comment.
And you are? Perharps you're his new girlfriend?
- Is this a love triangle? - I'm Sakisaka Ryo's manager!
Excuse us!
VTR is rolling.
Ready, start!
"So you want to break up with me this much." "Sorry."
"I have no love for you anymore. Not even one drop."
"I don't give up on you." "Akihiko."
"Your that... love? I'll squeeze love out of you."
"Even one drop, ten drops, 100 cups of it."
"It's not possible! Not anymore!"
Cut! OK.
Amazing. You were intense.
- Were you surprised by my press conference? - Good work.
What...
You know... you don't have to worry about that.
- He is a little nervous now. - What are you talking about?
Hello. Hello.
So you went with no comment.
So you went with image change.
No... it's not really like that.
But isn't women's acceptance good?
I won't deny that the interviews from women's magazines have increased.
Hmm
Ha?
Ah! Sawatari-san, look at this! Eh?
This...
If you were pitcher this would be no outs, bases loaded and full count.
In other words this is a match you cannot run away from!
Right? Ha...
It's done, it's done! Ryo-chan, bon appétit.
Here here here. Say ahh.
It's a prototype of Japanese jam, jew and thick wakame leaves.
How is it? It's good. Eat more.
Ryo-chan, in times like these, be like this food.
Sticky and sticky, never give up!
What am I saying?
How funny. Never give up!
Disloyalty?
Ichiko-san.
Boiled cream of taro!
It might be to your liking.
I am very sorry for causing you trouble.
I should be the one apologizing.
I shouldn't stain Reiko-san's reputation.
This won't even be a scratch.
I never guessed you're his father.
The world is full of things we don't know about.
Don't say it doesn't concern you. Did you know about this?
Yes.
You're horrible.
I wonder how he is coping with this scandal?
They seem to be attacking him a lot. Do you worry for him?
As a parent. Hmm...
Look look look! It's starting, everyone!
President! President! Look! Quickly!
Ah!
There she is! Ai Ai!
It's been a while Daimon Ryutaro produced a girl group.
These are the T-Dolls!
Daimon-san. Everyone is from Taiwan,
so what are the circumstances?
T-Dolls' T is for Taiwan.
I'm sure after Korea's Kpop comes Taiwan's Tpop.
OK! I'm the leader, Sandy.
Everyone in Japan, please treat us well.
I'm Lian. I'm Anju.
I'm Misha. I'm Xuebing.
I'm Shirley. Ni hao. I'm Ai Ai.
So then, T-Dolls will get ready to sing.
Yes!
I'm so nervous here.
Daimon-san. They're all Taiwanese,
you really have an eye for interesting things.
There is a lot of talent in Asia, including Taiwan.
My task is to dig it up.
I see. Well then let's have them sing without delay.
This is T-Dolls' debut song, "Don't Stop Throbbing" Here you go!
That was T-Dolls. Thank you!
Next is Exceed. Good evening.
It's okay. When you train more you'll get better.
Ai-chan! Are you okay?
Why did you make her debut at this time?
Isn't this a little bit too early?
This is good. Eh?
Oh, a lot of results.
For T-Dolls, who sang earlier, came many reviews.
Let me read some. "Ai Ai is cute."
"I cannot but love her confusion. Watching her made my heart throb."
"Makes me want to cheer for her" and so on. Look how many there are?
That's the thing. Ai Ai might have seemed to be in trouble but
this was a once in a lifetime chance.
Ah, was it Sakisaka Ryo?
How is he with this scandal?
The storm is bruising.
I think that is same as this. Being trapped is actually a chance.
Trapped is a chance...?
Trapped is chance.
I cannot see this as anything other than he is trapped.
I stuck with NO COMMENT, as a result Sakisaka Ryo got cornered.
If this continues Sakisaka will be beaten until he is crushed.
Couldn't you do something about this?
Please
I'd like to speak to Producer Aoyama-san.
Ishino from Office Ishino.
I'd like to ask a favor concerning Sakisaka Ryo.
Ah morning. Mornin'. Time to eat.
What are you doing!
Uhm... Your mother said to get you since you were late.
It's good, so go! No...
Go already! I'll go too!
Jeez...!
Thanks for the food. Sure.
By the way, how is your president?
President... do you mean Ishino-san?
He's a good person. He brought Ichiko home the other day.
Ah!
Ah thi... this is not my place.
Hmm... Enough of that talk.
She was dead drunk, she was a lot to handle.
Hmm...
This is not the time to talk about that.
It seems things aren't going well.
Well yes...
Kazuomi, how many times must you watch it before you're satisfied?
And yet early in the morning...
Don't you like her, Ryo? Asakura Karen?
Hey!
"Even though he is a hero of justice he kissed someone. That's funny."
Everyone says that.
I see...
What "I see"?
I thought that children might hate me.
Too early to be relax.
Why are you on edge? It should make one on edge.
To get here through all that trouble
and it might all be wasted.
I've done nothing wrong, it's okay just stand tall.
Do you think you'll pass this like that?
The entertainment industry is not a nice world!
So you're familiar with it. Are you making fun of me?
Hey, don't fight in the morning.
Fighting between a married couple is disliked by all.
Let it be.
Today with liwa-chan we present
Asami Nao's "The weather is good"!
Take this. Oh. What is it?
Script rewrite. Rewrite?
There was a change made in the script.
Hmm, a change.
A new scene we shoot today.
- Now!? - Thank you!
Script change. Script change.
"Manami and Akihiko kiss deeply."
Kiss!?
Kiss...
Aoyama-san, what is this about?
Ah that.
The scriptwriter said he wanted that added no matter what.
To attract the audience?
No, not that.
It's absolutely necessary for the story's flow.
Let's start!
Hey, hey... Photographing during the shoot is nor allowed!
It's okay!
Starting in 10 seconds!
5 seconds!
Ready, start!
"Don't you forget about me."
"That..." "Then I'll show you."
"Wait."
What is with you!
What is this!? No...
What is happening there! Nothing, nothing. Aoyama!
Please stop it! We are shooting! Don't take this!
Hey stop it!
"This is Sakisaka Ryo's answer!"
Good job with the title.
I can't believe this! In the middle of shooting, media burst in.
What on earth was Douzai TV thinking!
I was the one who approached the Producer about this.
- What!? - I also had a word about the script.
To change being trapped into a chance.
Uhm... By sticking with NO COMMENT
Sakisaka would have been beaten and hurt.
There was no other way to reverse the situation.
Well, it's not just that.
It also may boost the show's ratings.
I cannot agree with this.
I did ask you to do something about this
- but such an approach... - You don't tolerate it.
If it just becomes a hot topic, you're okay with that?
If it isn't talked about nothing will happen.
Futhermore, if he has talent, one or two scandals won't hurt him.
A talent crushed by such gossip, is a minor talent.
I'm talking about the way you do things.
What is it?
You really like her? Asakura Karen?
What do you like her about?
What about her feelings... Well we can't make sure of that.
In the show too...
Eh?
In the show he has good points...
I'm being immature...
I know I'm saying something stupid.
But... I'm confused.
As what to do from now on.
Tokyo weather is clear now, but will be rainy later.
- Script change! - Again?
- Is this by any chance... - Well...
Here is the rewrite! Did our president do this, too?
Script rewrite! Make adjustments!
Shall we begin?
Starting!
On-air! Ready, start!
"Could you face me?"
"Do you see me?" "Of course."
"Do you really see me?" "What?"
"Can you see my feelings for you?"
"If they seems blurry"
"that's because you're swaying."
"Swaying?"
"Between me and him."
"I can see your heart."
"Because my feelings do not sway."
"I love you."
"With everything I have..."
"You're more important than anything else."
"I love you."
"Noru-kun..."
"I love you."
Cut! OK!
That was good! Director is very pleased.
Thank you.
Somehow I cried for real.
- You're not satisfied with your acting? - Yes.
Why? It was really good.
I didn't act as Tachibana Minoru, but as Washimi Ukyo...
That is, as myself. Eh?
I threw in my own feelings... That can't be called acting.
But he... Sakisaka Ryo acted such an intense love scene
even though he doesn't like her.
That is real acting.
I'm... no match for him after all.
Good work. Good work.
What is it?
He... is amazing.
Ukyo-kun?
His acting was amazing just now.
You're right.
Maybe I don't have a heart.
Heart?
Even though I don't like her I acted out the love scene without problems.
Acting for or acting like,
I'm always conscious about it.
But he is different.
He becomes the role himself.
I wonder what is acting without putting one's heart in it...
I see.
Was today's script change also your suggestion?
Why was it for today?
First I thought it was to help Ukyo-kun's confidence.
Then ... I thought our president is not that simple a man.
Were things planned so that
both of them wondered and thought about their acting?
Sakisaka Ryo's kiss scene as well as Ukyo-kun's scene today.
Worries can make some people grow.
President! President!
It's Douzai TV! It's Asakura Karen again...
"How is it going lately with you and Sakisaka-san?"
"Please refrain from asking questions not related to the product."
"I have given up on Ryo-kun once and for all."
"Why?"
"I thought it's not like me to want someone who doesn't turn around."
"Aren't you sad?"
"I'm fine. I'll find new love."
They changed her direction to a woman who has been in love many times.
"Is there someone you could fall in love with?"
"There is."
"Who is it?"
"It's Washimi Ukyo-kun." What!?
"So that means the love in the drama may be a real love?"
"I leave it to your imagination. But..." "But?"
"I think he is a man of principle. Same as his role in the series."
"I think that is wonderful about him:"
"Again, a bold statement from Asakura Karen-san."
The storm around Sakisaka Ryo has now settled with this. But...
It seems a new storm is coming.
I came to invite you.
Let me treat you today!
♪ Choudo ichi nen mae ni Just one year ago in the night
♪ kono michi wo tootta yoru I wandered this street
♪ Kinou no koto no you Like yesterday
♪ ni ima hakkiri omoidasu I remember so clearly
- So it has ended. - Yeah...
How boring.
But isn't that good? Being released from a woman you don't like.
Right.
I would have wanted to meet Asakura Karen.
Was this also part of the plan?
To change Asakura Karen's feelings towards Ukyo-kun.
That was unexpected. I don't understand women's feelings.
But Ukyo doesn't have immunity towards women.
- Immunity? - This worries me.
♪ Nandemonai you na koto ga Things that seem like nothing
Well, for the time being things are good.
- Can I ask you something? - Yes?
Those two...
You value both of them, right?
If I hesitated on that there would be no meaning for me.
Eh?
- I have to protect you all. - Protect...
When I was in the big company, Morris Agency, I was protected.
Now, as president, my place is
to protect talents and you staff.
I need to be aware of that, no matter how small my influence.
That's why I will do anything.
To protect you, I will use any method, in any situation I can.
That is my resolve..
But I...
You're fine as you are.
I will support you, so you can stick with that attitude of yours.
What is it?
- However it's frustrating... - What?
I got a little moved just now.
I see.
Well then, time for another round.
Yay! That was the best!
That's right. Thank you.
- Sakisaka-kun's turn next. - No way.
- What, have you no confidence in singing? - Shut up!
Then let's go. Go! He-hey!
If old man Namiki was here he would be delighted...
Our president?
He liked stuff like this.
Things like, yesterday's rivals are today's friends.
Ukyo-kun seems to know many songs.
He makes an old man feel quite...
- Seconds! - Hey, aren't you drinking a bit too much?
Yumi-chan, water.
"Jealousy is a green-eyed monster"
so said Shakespeare...
It seems two of them have changed eye color...
Subtitles by marsa
srt reduction ~ Vultural