What is this? What is this?!
- Are you dating already? - We're not.
It started with a scandal...
"Ryo-kun, please go out with me!"
and for some reason spread into the drama...
There were sudden changes in the script.
Kiss!?
Kiss...
and unexpectedly...
You really like her? Asakura Karen?
"I love you."
He... is amazing.
Maybe I don't have a heart.
Was that also your suggestion?
Worries can make some people grow.
Things went in a surprising direction...
It's Douzai TV! It's Asakura Karen again...
"Is there someone you could fall in love with?"
"There is, Washimi Ukyo-kun."
What!?
From now on ...
this will it turn into a game of love...
Is that so? Really?
If you get into show business it's endless.
This is a story of a man and a woman who have no
other choice than to get deeply involved in it.
♪ 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 ♫
He's late...
- Good morning. - Morning.
Souvenirs from yesterday's location.
Ah, bamboo shoots!
Thank you.
What is going on with Sawatari-san?
It's "Love Melody!" The first episode was aired last night.
Ah, the ratings...
Office Ishino.
- I'm Mishima from Douzai TV. - I know.
With ratings for the first episode...
I know. What are the numbers? The percentage?
Cheers for the high ratings of the first episode of "Love Melody!".
Cheers!
Good work. Good work.
Wonderful!
- So you know such an offbeat place? - Yes.
If it's okay, could we toast again?
Cheers for the drama that made us meet.
Cheers.
What's with that? Being all clingy.
How could she just completely throw away Ryo-kun?
Why do we have to do this here?
Why not? Do you have a problem with this?
This is a place to hide. There is no need for others here.
Contribute to the business and don't complain.
Things turned well for Ukyo-kun. Like an icing on the cake.
- But one cannot stay happy. - What?
Light is usually followed by shadow.
One must pay attention during good times.
Good morning. Good morning.
Sawatari-san, Sawatari-san. That, that over there.
Morning. What is it? No...
Superficial...
Articles are one writer's opinion.
Not everyone thinks the same.
I understand that. But...
A professional actor isn't affected by something like this.
- Also, don't go on the Internet. - Internet?
Abuse is normal there. Never look at those sites.
I understand.
"Thoughts on Love Melody"
"I can't see him as an IT president" "Isn't Washimi Ukyo the worst?"
What is this...
"He is pompous, he irritates me"
"Is he trying to be clever?" "Not clever, more like annoying"
Annoying!?
Annoying huh.
It can't be helped if you read those.
But there are absurd things written about Ukyo-kun.
Of course there's also bad things written about me.
- And you're alright with it? - I have self-confidence.
- Self-confidence without any reason. - Is that what manager should say.
Anyway these are unpleasant!
Thanks.
"Love Melody, Washimi Ukyo"
"Not clever, more like annoying"
"Yes, very annoying!"
Annoying...
After you receive the amulet, we do a long take on your facial expression.
Okay.
Everything ready? Let's start!
Yes! We're starting soon!
Water! Create the rain!
Thank you. Rain is OK!
On-air!
Ready, start!
"Manami! Wouldn't you reconsider about us?"
"I have. But it's..."
"Until now I haven't cherished you."
"But I'm going to change from today on..."
"I have heard that before." "Manami..."
"Please!"
Cut. OK!
Cut! It's OK! Bring the towel.
"Sakisaka Ryo's dazzling performance!"
"What should I do?"
"I love you."
"But... I don't want anyone to get hurt because of this."
"That's why..." "I understand how you feel."
"I want to think about our future now. Manami..."
Cut! Cut! It's cut!
Ukyo-kun, you're somehow different than before.
You seem a little superficial with your lines.
- Karen-chan, as before. - Okay.
Superficial...
Let's start again.
- The elite wall... - Elite wall?
Until now, Ukyo has been blessed.
Scouted, then having an easy debut.
He has not experienced hard times getting a role.
That part has struck him hard..
Before, he was protected by a powerful agency, but now
this is a small agency, and
next to him is his rival, Sakisaka Ryo.
Rival...
And this show is not a late-night timeslot.
It's Golden Serial Drama's second lead role.
There is more pressure than before.
Is that it?
This is Ukyo's first taste of adversity.
If he cannot get over this, I can't see a future for him.
Yes. I'll ask her.
Sawatari-san. Yes? It's Miyoshi-san,
he has a high fever, and asked if you could go to Mochidzuki-san's site.
Ah...
Live broadcasted news special - "How will Japan change?"
I'm the host Takii Toshiaki. I'm the JBT announcer Tsurusaki Hatsumi.
Nice to meet you.
Today we welcome as our guest
ex-professional baseball player, Mochizuki Daiya-san.
I'm show business' diamond, Mochizuki Daiya. Nice to meet you!
He's out of place.
First is the problem of increasing bank transfer scams.
So, Tanaka-sensei of Psychology. Yes? Sensei,
you have, so far, using criminal psychology...
Those guys are cowards.
Life is a battle with oneself!
I had surgery on Achilles tendon and became a one run pinch hitter
but I never thought of abandoning baseball.
Doing nothing but stealing other's money is cowardly!
That pisses me off!
You criminals, listen up!
In baseball, and in life, you have only one chance!
Dare to hit from the front with your own power!
- What was that? - What?
No matter how you look at it, you said too much.
Can you talk about nothing else other than baseball?
When I'm invited, it means that I need to speak about baseball.
Where does that confidence of yours come from!
It's ringing.
Good job. Ah... Hello.
Eh? Ippei-chan has a day off?
Something bad happened to a relative. I see.
Today I will be your manager.
Please treat me favorably.
Good morning.
Can you do anything about it?
I wonder what happened? I will go and see.
- It's no good... - Did something happen?
Our assistant is out because of gastroenteritis.
We need a replacement.
I don't have time for this today.
After 5 years, I have a date tonight
This is troubling...
Hmm?
Then, let's start!
Recording in 10 seconds!
5 seconds! 4! 3! 2!
Hello everyone! This is Niimi Masayuki, "Serious Love Cooking"!
Today making delicious and refreshing
tofu tartar and pork cutlet!
Start with the preparations.
Salt and pepper, salt and pepper. Salt and pepper.
First, salt.
Salt, and then pepper.
Then, mix them evenly.
Lightly tap it.
Now comes the main point!
OK? This time I'm coating this.
Ichiko-san, coating.
- Coating? - Put on the coating.
Meanwhile, I will firm the tofu tartar sauce.
Drain the firm tofu...
Ichiko-san! Eh? Coating...
Your sequence is wrong! Ah...
Wrong, wrong. Put it in the flour!
No...! Not there!
Aah!
Cut! Ichiko-san...
Aah!
That was T-Dolls! Thank you.
Come this way.
Thank you.
Please have a seat.
Let's ask some questions of the highly popular T-Dolls.
So then Ai Ai. How is it? Have you gotten used to Japan?
I love Japan, thanks to the fans.
Thank you very much. Thank you very much!
Thank you. That was T-Dolls!
After CMs is...
Aah!
Ah... I'm tired!
I'm already exhausted. One, two, three shows in a row.
Besides that, a lot happened.
In short our president is at fault. President?
Doesn't he pushing you too much? With everything.
Not at all. It is my duty to work hard.
What? You take his side.
I'm only stating the truth.
Then don't slack off with my side.
- I am not. - You didn't come to the site.
What about Ukyo-kun? How was he today?
- I don't know. - But you're in the same drama!
Is there something wrong with Ukyo-kun?
No, it's nothing.
And Ai? How is that fake Taiwanese idol doing?
Don't say that.
She is frantically learning Mandarin
Well, she will get used to the language... Ah!
You scared me! Hey... look at this!
"Ai Ai is a fake Taiwanese idol"!?
Hey let me see!
"Real name is Kogure Ai..." Even her name is revealed!
- No way! - Look!
Ai Ai is without a doubt Taiwanese. However,
even if you say that, there are no lies in the profile.
Office Ishino.
"Fake Taiwanese idol", huh...
What should I do?
It was expected, this to leak out.
After all, it was absurd.
President, look at this!
What is wrong with a fake Taiwanese idol? Leave me alone!
Ai-chan. This is written by you.
Eh!?
I never wrote this!
Ah, the blog. I saw that.
She didn't write it so why would that happen?
It is weird.
Don't say it like it's not your problem!
Wasn't the way you debuted her absurd in the first place?
I'll think about the next move.
He said he will think about the next move.
The next move.
I can't see his motivation, as if he thinks it's not worth considering!
What?
President! I understand the problem with Daimon-san.
But why are you here?
Ah...
Ah hello. Good morning.
We have been waiting for you. This way please.
That was nostalgic. Say hello to you wife.
Take care. Yes. Bye then.
It's okay, I'll carry it myself.
Was Reiko-san's filming today? Let's go.
Ah yes.
Good morning. Good morning.
Sorry I'm late. You really are late.
Morning. How are you?
Ah... okay.
Nakazato-san is entering! Good morning!
Good morning.
Good morning!
Nice to meet you!
Hello. We look forward to working with you.
Just having Nakazato-san appear, makes a good ending for the drama.
Really? Prepare the chair!
Yes! No! Not a pipe chair! Quickly!
Unbelievable that I play the mother's role. Right?
If you think from the age perspective, I don't think it's out of place.
What? No...
I hate the mother role the most! I'm the Nakazato Reiko!
Yes.
Let's go on-air.
VTR is rolling.
On-air. Ready, start!
"Mother alone, one child..."
"How do you think I felt raising you?"
"You understand how I feel, don't you?"
As expected. This is who Nakazato Reiko is.
"You said Tachibana-san, right?"
"Yes."
"If you think about my daughter"
don't make her just your thing but
"could you consider the potential of my daughter?"
"Of course, happiness..."
"I hope for her happiness."
"Then please, think this over again,
what is important to my daughter."
"Just... please!"
OK!
Cut! It's OK!
Good job. Good job.
Sorry,
could I do it again?
Why would you say that?
Ukyo-kun says he wants to do it again.
Then you persuade Nakazato Reiko!
Let me do it. Please!
No, I won't do it.
Uhm...
Reiko-san, couldn't you do it one more time?
- No! - Please! He is not happy
- with his acting just now. - But I am.
I understand.
Just retake his lines.
Film just him. You don't need me, right?
What?
You say he should act alone?
Drama is established when there is a partner to act with.
Wasn't it you, Nakazato-san, who told me that?
"You're an odd person"
Aren't you cheeky.
I'll do it.
Aren't we reshooting it?
Thank you very much!
"Don't make her just your thing but
could you consider the potential of my daughter?"
"Of course, I hope for her happiness."
"Then please, think this over again,
what is important to my daughter."
"Just... please!"
Cut! OK!
Cut! It's OK!
This scene is done.
- Thank you for today. - That was no good.
Let's go with the first one. Okay? Well...
Good job.
Reiko-san. Uhm... thank you.
I think that one was good.
Where? How?
Eh... you delivered the lines well.
But my expression was dead.
Acting is a one time thing.
It's done with that in mind.
- He too... - You're too naive.
Call yourself an actor's manager?
I have to be at the next site soon.
Next? It's Mochizuki-san's site. Then I will go.
- You don't have to everything. - It's okay.
Pardon me for leaving first.
Take care of Ukyo-kun.
Eh... what do you mean?
I can't do such a thing...
Weren't you the daughter of a Mukoujima ryotei?
Yes.
What if you became a geisha?
Quit T-Dolls.
I'm back. Good work.
Sawatari-san, a minute. Okay.
"Everyone... please forgive me!"
Ai-chan...
"I lied."
Eh?
"It's been discussed in the internet, but
in truth, I'm Japanese."
Eh...?
"I wanted to debut as member of T-Dolls no matter what..."
"So I lied."
"When the lie was exposed I became defiant
and wrote that horrible thing."
"I regret it a lot."
"Truly, I'm very sorry!"
It seems the press conference was sudden. Daimon-san contacted me.
So this is the next move Daimon-san mentioned?
"Everyone, please forget me."
"But keep loving T-Dolls!"
Look at this.
"What is it Ai Ai? Please smile as usual!"
"Honest idol..."
"Don't quit!"
With this the wind direction changes.
No, Daimon-san changed it.
As expected of Ishino-chan. Seeing through everything.
So everything was plotted by you, Daimon-san?
The leak of fake Taiwanese idol and the blog's defiant statement.
That's correct.
Lowering her head in the conference, making her apologize,
but what about Kogure Ai's feelings?!
- Why don't you ask her? - What?
From Ai Ai.
- I'm really happy! - Happy?
Because I got so much attention!
Now, I don't have to fake being Taiwanese
and I stay in the T-Dolls, this is the best!
But... this all resulted from lies.
Are you happy with that?
Sawatari-san, why aren't you happy?
What?
You don't understand how I feel.
Ai Ai!
Excuse me.
Again. From the beginning!
OK!
Five! Six!
- You should say at least "I'm home." - I'm home.
- Do you want tea? - Where is Kazuomi?
Sorry for calling you suddenly.
I'm watching the drama. Thanks.
It has a good reception.
Is that why you wanted to talk with me?
How has my sister been since then?
Like always.
Are you interested?
Well... yes.
She looks hard, but she has a very fragile side.
I see how she desperately tries to hide those.
Hmm...
You understand my sister well.
- Is this good? - It's good.
Ah... soon, it's Kazuomi's birthday.
Could you give this present to him?
- Sorry but... - Why?
What she hates most are things done behind her back.
You do understand my sister well.
No...
Eh?
Otousan!
What is it? Are you alone?
Let's go upstairs, okay?
Otousan?
Did something happen with mother?
Or did you just want to see my face?
...of course not.
Hey, Otousan.
I've been really busy lately.
I take on everything
but nothing goes well...
I think ... I lack confidence.
That's why I try to do so much.
I want to think I can do it all.
But...
You're too naive. Call yourself an actor's manager?
You don't understand how I feel.
Then there's this thing with Rika...
It came as a shock to me.
Is it funny?
But... I was hurt, as a woman.
I was thrown away, as a wife...
I think there is a fault within me.
But...
how large...
I'm not sure...
You're good as you are.
It's okay not to be first in a relay.
For you, there is a bread eating competition.
A nice blue sky has spread.
Temperature is now 14 degrees.
Good morning. Good morning.
Morning. Good morning.
If you're looking for Ukyo, he's there.
Thank you for waiting. Let's go on-air.
Start the VTR.
Rolling. We're on-air. Ready, start!
"Live together?"
"After such a fait accompli,
she will surely understand."
"It might have an opposite effect on my mother."
"Anyhow, let's look for an apartment."
Cut! Cut!
Okay.
Ukyo-kun, could you be a bit more cheerful?
I thought it would be wrong if I was superficial. Maybe I was too gloomy.
Ukyo-kun, aren't you worrying about it too much?
It's annoying.
Annoying... annoying...
"Not clever, more like annoying" "Right, very annoying!"
"Washimi Ukyo's acting was superficial"
VTR is rolling.
We're on-air. Ready, start!
"Live together?"
"After repeated..."
Cut! Again.
Let's start again.
Start the VTR. It's rolling.
On-air. Ready, start!
"Live together?"
Cut.
Hey... excuse me.
"After such a fait accompli
"she will surely understand." Okay?
Ukyo-kun.
Hey... excuse us!
What is he doing?
Ukyo-kun, are you okay?
Is your stomach upset?
Ukyo-kun?
I can't anymore...
I can't act anymore...
What...?
To allow oneself to display a lack of confidence
is true confidence... or something like that.
Oi!
But the ones who say such...
Ukyo-kun.
are probably the only confident ones...
Subtitles by marsa
srt reduction ~ Vultural