WEBVTT 00:00.970 --> 00:04.550 The more time you spend with someone, the more you invariably learn about them. 00:06.890 --> 00:09.660 Her soul is in the early teens at most. 00:10.260 --> 00:15.010 Most of her knowledge's from the internet, with very little first-hand experience. 00:15.400 --> 00:17.600 She's usually stupidly bright and cheerful, 00:19.510 --> 00:20.270 but at times, 00:20.910 --> 00:23.360 she has a look of total resignation on her face. 00:24.750 --> 00:28.000 Perhaps her previous life wasn't one she could look back fondly upon. 00:28.610 --> 00:29.450 Still... 00:29.450 --> 00:32.200 Aqua, Ruby, dinner's ready. 00:32.730 --> 00:33.840 Coming! 00:36.030 --> 00:38.290 Now that we've been reincarnated, 00:38.860 --> 00:42.430 as long as we're both living our best lives now, none of that matters. 00:44.040 --> 00:47.380 m 0 0 l 0 102 32 102 b 3 75 3 32 32 0 00:44.040 --> 00:47.380 OSHI NO KO 00:44.040 --> 00:47.380 m 0 0 l 0 102 32 102 b 3 75 3 32 32 0 02:14.450 --> 02:16.890 The curry here is great! 02:17.260 --> 02:21.500 Check this out! The marrow-less bones can be used as straws! 02:22.520 --> 02:24.890 You can even drink your lassi with them! 02:28.050 --> 02:28.930 Wow! 02:28.930 --> 02:30.440 It's true! This is great! 02:30.440 --> 02:31.070 Right? 02:31.710 --> 02:33.440 Where should we go next? 02:33.440 --> 02:35.840 Everyone here is expecting to drink. 02:35.840 --> 02:40.170 Hmm, places nearby where we could drink in peace? 02:40.170 --> 02:40.910 How about Pater? 02:41.230 --> 02:43.600 Oh, I like it. 02:43.600 --> 02:47.770 A friend of mine runs that bar. I'll shoot them a LINE message. 02:48.950 --> 02:49.840 Aqua Hoshino 02:50.240 --> 02:51.970 Excuse me a second. 02:51.970 --> 02:53.260 Hey. What's up? 02:53.580 --> 02:55.010 Where are you? 02:55.010 --> 02:58.230 You haven't checked any of the items due today. 02:58.230 --> 03:01.760 Uh, I'm out drinking with the marketing rep. 03:02.040 --> 03:03.220 Marketing rep? 03:03.760 --> 03:08.880 So they brought a bunch of "friends" who are models and actresses, 03:08.880 --> 03:11.380 and you're drinking at a hideaway bar? 03:14.570 --> 03:18.320 I mean, networking is part of their job. 03:19.210 --> 03:22.180 And we always need good actors. 03:22.180 --> 03:23.290 I'm not against it, 03:24.050 --> 03:27.790 but these things tend to be full of tough customers. 03:28.260 --> 03:29.380 Don't get eaten alive. 03:33.220 --> 03:37.760 Of course. How many years do you think I've spent in this business? 03:43.790 --> 03:48.130 There's a lot about work that comes down to human feeling. 03:48.790 --> 03:51.690 Some things you can only see with alcohol in your system, too. 03:52.730 --> 03:57.950 This world runs on communication, and I'm a pro here. 03:59.860 --> 04:03.160 And pros never lose themselves in booze. 04:03.160 --> 04:06.410 Huh? My phone's gone! 04:06.410 --> 04:07.870 Where'd it go? 04:08.310 --> 04:11.940 Your phone's right here, Director Gotanda. 04:13.220 --> 04:13.920 Aqua-kun. 04:14.380 --> 04:15.730 Could you drag that thing home? 04:15.730 --> 04:17.930 Sure. I'll make sure the skunk gets home. 04:17.930 --> 04:19.130 Oh, hey, kid. 04:19.410 --> 04:21.450 Are you Aqua Hoshino-kun? 04:21.450 --> 04:25.250 I've heard all about you. You're the director's best student? 04:24.830 --> 04:26.300 Woohoo! 04:25.250 --> 04:27.590 No. I don't know this man. 04:28.000 --> 04:31.200 Now, now. It's raining outside, so join us. 04:31.200 --> 04:32.600 We'll call a taxi for you right away. 04:33.050 --> 04:34.610 Are you hungry? 04:34.610 --> 04:39.480 The Napolitan here is amazing. Eat that before you go, at least. 04:39.480 --> 04:40.860 No, thank you. 04:40.860 --> 04:43.040 You're always pestering the young ones. 04:43.040 --> 04:44.700 Give it a rest, Tendouji-san. 04:46.200 --> 04:48.860 Don't go giving me a bad name, now. 04:51.140 --> 04:53.880 Tendouji... Marina Tendouji? 04:53.880 --> 04:55.500 Why, yes. 05:03.490 --> 05:06.490 Did I give you my name? 05:07.600 --> 05:09.640 Here you are. Club soda. 05:09.640 --> 05:13.350 Let's go drinking as soon as you're old enough. 05:13.350 --> 05:17.250 But I guess you wouldn't want to go with an old lady like me. 05:17.250 --> 05:21.660 Don't worry. I'll bring some cute friends with me. 05:24.420 --> 05:26.030 You must love drinking. 05:26.360 --> 05:30.020 It's part of my job, in a way. 05:30.020 --> 05:31.550 Is that really okay? 05:33.340 --> 05:36.160 Doesn't your family worry? 05:36.160 --> 05:39.190 Hey, I'm in my mid-fifties. 05:39.190 --> 05:44.730 And I've been doing this forever, so none of them worry about me. 05:46.680 --> 05:47.550 May I get to go to a B-Komachi concert 05:47.550 --> 05:48.560 May I get permission to go outside 05:48.560 --> 05:53.560 May Mom and Dad stay healthy and never get sick 05:54.190 --> 05:56.060 You know somebody out there does. 05:56.620 --> 05:58.320 I suppose. 05:58.320 --> 06:00.400 I'm married. 06:00.720 --> 06:03.230 See, this is my family! 06:06.490 --> 06:09.540 How is this even possible? 06:11.120 --> 06:14.230 Are there really parents like her? 06:20.180 --> 06:23.470 Sarina-chan... 06:23.470 --> 06:28.930 Happy 54th, Mom! Don't drink too much 06:24.370 --> 06:26.670 Your life must've been a living hell. 06:27.410 --> 06:28.930 When you have kids, 06:29.230 --> 06:32.640 all that matters is that they stay healthy. 06:33.520 --> 06:36.600 Mom... That's why Mom won't come... 06:36.600 --> 06:37.670 No. 06:37.670 --> 06:39.820 You're stuck on this bit again. 06:40.440 --> 06:42.250 Listen, in this scene, 06:42.250 --> 06:46.030 you're a child who starts to understand her mother who ran away from her. 06:46.370 --> 06:50.990 You admit that you're abnormal, and that your mother doesn't love you. 06:51.770 --> 06:56.800 You let her go, and you set yourself free in the process, too. 06:57.190 --> 07:01.140 You need to look relieved, not desperate. 07:00.380 --> 07:01.880 But that's all wrong. 07:03.580 --> 07:08.390 Admitting your mother doesn't love you? That can't be right. 07:09.130 --> 07:11.520 It's probably just a misunderstanding. 07:12.390 --> 07:16.390 The 15-Year Lie 07:12.840 --> 07:15.900 This makes no sense to me. 07:17.330 --> 07:19.150 I mean, after all... 07:20.000 --> 07:22.220 Deep down, 07:22.930 --> 07:25.540 parents always love their kids. 07:28.550 --> 07:29.410 Ibaraki. 07:29.890 --> 07:33.830 Perform at a joint concert on an outdoor stage starting 6 PM. 07:34.190 --> 07:35.730 Get in the car at 9 PM. 07:36.370 --> 07:38.120 Back home at 11 PM. 07:38.460 --> 07:40.140 Go to school at 8:30 AM. 07:40.610 --> 07:42.100 Leave early at 10:30 AM. 07:42.590 --> 07:48.550 Dig Deep! Chase the Impawsible!! 07:42.590 --> 07:48.550 Dig Deep! Chase the Impawsible!! 07:42.590 --> 07:47.540 Esperanto Lesson 07:42.590 --> 07:45.680 Dig Deep! Chase the Impawsible! prep meeting at 11:30 AM. 07:46.240 --> 07:48.550 Film a report at 12 PM. 07:49.130 --> 07:51.670 Get in the car at 3 PM, have lunch, 07:51.670 --> 07:55.640 approve interview text, and study for finals. 07:55.640 --> 07:57.350 Yamada Tanaka Hoshino Sasaki Inoue 07:56.370 --> 07:57.350 And at 4 PM, 07:57.690 --> 08:01.670 attend taping for a late-night variety show. Film three episodes. 08:02.910 --> 08:05.900 Practice choreo for a new song at 9:30 PM. 08:06.450 --> 08:09.110 And at the same time, discuss YouTube video ideas. 08:09.800 --> 08:12.510 One-on-one acting lessons at 11 PM. 08:13.610 --> 08:16.070 Go to bed at 3 AM. 08:28.450 --> 08:32.640 Mom did all this without breaking a sweat. 08:33.240 --> 08:34.590 I need to do better. 08:35.350 --> 08:39.310 It's okay. I know I can do this. 08:42.400 --> 08:44.510 There's very little time before we start filming. 08:45.030 --> 08:49.280 I'd like you to pack Ruby-san's schedule with acting lessons. 08:49.630 --> 08:52.110 Ruby's doing all she can. 08:52.110 --> 08:56.220 Her schedule's already packed. She barely gets enough sleep. 08:56.220 --> 08:57.200 Even yesterday... 08:57.540 --> 09:00.320 Reduce the amount of work she takes on. 09:00.320 --> 09:02.870 Especially for the duration of filming and rehearsals. 09:03.670 --> 09:07.730 The 15-Year Lie will be a real test of acting chops. 09:07.730 --> 09:12.220 It might be cruel to say this about an actor as inexperienced as Ruby-san, 09:12.630 --> 09:16.380 but even I can see that she's lacking in ability. 09:18.720 --> 09:22.580 Where does he get off saying that when he produced that Sweet Today live-action? 09:24.210 --> 09:26.900 But he's not wrong. 09:27.280 --> 09:31.580 Ruby doesn't have the skill to lead a cast that good. 09:34.360 --> 09:36.070 Hoist the sails, mateys! 09:36.400 --> 09:38.830 Onward ho! To a brand new world! 09:41.820 --> 09:43.250 Not so fast! 09:43.620 --> 09:47.710 Only one of us can get her hands on that singular, legendary treasure! 09:47.710 --> 09:50.390 And I'll make sure it won't be you! 09:50.390 --> 09:52.310 Hah! Try me! 09:56.300 --> 09:57.260 It's so hot! 09:57.260 --> 09:58.220 It's so hot! 10:01.480 --> 10:04.730 When summer blazes hot, make sweat walk the plank... 10:04.680 --> 10:09.440 Body Wipes 10:04.680 --> 10:09.440 Soap Scented 10:04.680 --> 10:09.440 Spectaclean Body Wipes 10:04.680 --> 10:09.440 Smooth skin in a jiffy! 10:04.730 --> 10:06.730 ...with Spectaclean Body Wipes! 10:06.730 --> 10:09.440 Cut! That's perfect! 10:09.710 --> 10:11.650 Keep going! 10:11.990 --> 10:18.160 I offered you the ad 'cause a big sponsor has a Tokyo Blade fan for a daughter, 10:18.160 --> 10:19.620 and you two did great! 10:19.620 --> 10:21.400 I'm honored! 10:19.620 --> 10:21.400 I'm honored! 10:21.400 --> 10:24.710 Wow, you're in perfect sync. Your bad blood's all kayfabe, then? 10:26.590 --> 10:30.050 Haha! Of course it is! 10:26.590 --> 10:30.050 Haha! Of course it is! 10:30.050 --> 10:32.720 A rival? Who, her? 10:32.720 --> 10:34.800 Not a chance. She's nowhere near good enough. 10:34.800 --> 10:38.300 Wha? You got into it too, Kana-chan. 10:38.630 --> 10:40.560 Don't call me that! 10:43.450 --> 10:47.270 So, what'd you think? Did it help? 10:48.060 --> 10:50.670 You two really are amazing. 10:50.670 --> 10:53.240 You showed me how far I still have to go. 10:53.950 --> 10:56.060 How can I act like you? 10:58.130 --> 11:00.700 Know yourself. 11:01.020 --> 11:05.500 You need to have a good grasp of who you are on the inside. 11:06.190 --> 11:07.920 Who I am on the inside? 11:08.380 --> 11:13.220 For example, you take your likes and dislikes, 11:13.790 --> 11:17.130 and you either exaggerate or play them down as needed. 11:17.810 --> 11:18.650 Right. 11:18.950 --> 11:24.180 That way, you can form new rules and associations within your emotions. 11:25.200 --> 11:26.770 That's how you establish a character— 11:27.180 --> 11:29.420 the thing you're having trouble with right now. 11:29.420 --> 11:34.110 I place more emphasis on the character than myself, though. 11:34.110 --> 11:37.550 That much is obvious. You're a method actor. 11:40.430 --> 11:43.060 Know myself? 11:44.210 --> 11:46.860 What kind of person am I? 11:48.530 --> 11:50.790 Am I Ruby? 11:52.370 --> 11:55.560 Am I Sarina Tendouji? 11:57.130 --> 11:58.590 Who am I? 11:58.590 --> 12:00.840 Ichigo: Do you never think about meeting your mom? Ai: Well, my mother hates me. Ai: So I probably shouldn't. That's what's better for her, too. 12:02.340 --> 12:05.500 Mother doesn't love me. 12:06.710 --> 12:09.640 No. That can't be true. 12:10.210 --> 12:11.430 I mean... 12:17.990 --> 12:18.900 Mother! 12:19.650 --> 12:23.530 You came to see me! How long will you be staying? 12:24.190 --> 12:29.250 After I stop by your grandma's place, I have to head back to Tokyo. 12:31.190 --> 12:35.210 Oh. You must be busy with work. 12:35.520 --> 12:36.970 I'm sorry. 12:36.970 --> 12:39.630 I need to go speak to your doctor. 12:39.630 --> 12:42.390 Oh, okay... 12:47.700 --> 12:49.560 Hey, Mother? 12:53.830 --> 12:57.940 Do you love me? 12:58.970 --> 13:00.150 I mean... 13:01.860 --> 13:05.080 There's no way those words were a lie. 13:05.720 --> 13:08.290 Of course I love you. 13:16.000 --> 13:18.000 Tendouji 13:18.360 --> 13:22.010 Many times, I found myself standing here when I was feeling down. 13:22.710 --> 13:26.970 My home still stood at the address I remembered it at. 13:28.460 --> 13:32.190 If I rang the bell, Mother would answer. 13:33.650 --> 13:36.900 So many times, I thought about pressing that button and saying... 13:36.900 --> 13:41.360 Tendouji 13:38.410 --> 13:40.980 Mother, it's me. 13:42.630 --> 13:43.500 But no. 13:56.740 --> 14:02.420 Once upon a time, there was a perfectly ordinary family. 14:03.220 --> 14:06.640 As much affection as the mother showered the daughter with, 14:06.640 --> 14:10.890 she was found to have a serious illness when she was four. 14:11.750 --> 14:17.290 After learning her daughter had less than a 10% chance of living another 10 years, 14:17.290 --> 14:19.930 the mother treated her with love and care for a while, 14:19.930 --> 14:23.240 but in time, it broke her down mentally. 14:24.990 --> 14:31.330 The father separated the two and focused on helping the mother recover. 14:32.460 --> 14:36.250 They came from a respected family in the countryside, 14:36.250 --> 14:39.860 so they put the daughter in the care of the biggest hospital in their hometown. 14:41.010 --> 14:45.290 The parents threw themselves into work as if to run from their sorrows, 14:45.290 --> 14:48.040 and soon they would refuse to see reality for what it was. 14:49.520 --> 14:53.900 Eventually, they started to avert their eyes from their daughter, too. 14:54.800 --> 14:57.370 My mother used to be a figure skater! 14:57.370 --> 15:01.480 She says she'll teach me how to skate once I'm discharged! 15:01.960 --> 15:06.950 I want to make the Olympics and put a smile on her face! 15:07.810 --> 15:11.660 The daughter's condition only grew worse with time. 15:12.320 --> 15:14.960 She battled chronic headaches and nausea, 15:15.590 --> 15:19.560 and she lost her sense of balance, which left her unable to walk. 15:21.650 --> 15:25.050 It affected her memory and situational awareness, too. 15:26.360 --> 15:30.260 During those days of suffering, she found solace in one special girl. 15:32.280 --> 15:36.430 The daughter came to live vicariously through her. 15:37.570 --> 15:43.700 As her condition became terminal, the mother stopped showing up at all. 15:44.540 --> 15:47.870 She must not have wanted to see her daughter in pain. 15:49.070 --> 15:54.180 But the girl continued to wait for her mother. 15:56.250 --> 16:01.330 She continued to wait for her mother, believing that she still loved her. 16:06.280 --> 16:08.840 Oh, it's just you, Sensei. 16:08.840 --> 16:11.180 Too bad it's just me. 16:13.080 --> 16:15.220 Hmm? That's, uh, B-Komachi? 16:15.850 --> 16:17.450 They released a new single? 16:17.450 --> 16:18.180 Yep! 16:18.900 --> 16:24.240 The young man had a habit of going to see patients who didn't get visitors 16:24.240 --> 16:26.300 and making small talk with them. 16:27.210 --> 16:31.740 It's impossible to quantify just how much that helped the daughter. 16:32.770 --> 16:36.120 She had found two rays of hope. 16:37.220 --> 16:43.080 Though she would come to lose them both in time. 16:38.120 --> 16:43.590 Ai's Fan for All Eternity!!! 16:45.770 --> 16:50.840 Even as she spent most of her short life in a small room, 16:51.340 --> 16:52.980 fought through the pain, 16:53.430 --> 16:55.390 B-Komachi 16:53.820 --> 16:55.390 and had her dreams shattered, 16:56.090 --> 17:00.610 she still continued to wait for her mother, day after day. 17:01.590 --> 17:03.810 She continued to believe that she was loved. 17:04.850 --> 17:06.520 But even on the day it all ended, 17:07.390 --> 17:10.050 in her final hours, 17:10.050 --> 17:13.360 the mother did not appear before her. 17:15.940 --> 17:19.940 As she heard the news in silence in their Tokyo home, 17:21.220 --> 17:24.750 what must've gone through the mother's mind? 17:26.210 --> 17:29.020 As a mother who ran and ran from her daughter, 17:29.430 --> 17:32.930 what exactly did she even mean to her? 17:34.840 --> 17:37.260 Soon after the girl died, 17:38.010 --> 17:40.690 the mother gave birth to a son and daughter. 17:43.230 --> 17:45.820 And now, they all live happily ever after. 17:47.900 --> 17:50.020 All's well that ends well. 17:56.670 --> 18:01.540 I've never seen Mother smile like that before. 18:02.730 --> 18:06.580 I knew it. I knew it somewhere deep down. 18:07.740 --> 18:10.460 I wanted her to love me. 18:10.970 --> 18:15.050 But she didn't love me! 18:16.100 --> 18:19.540 That's why I saw Mom as a replacement. 18:19.540 --> 18:22.270 I pushed my disgusting wishes onto her. 18:22.910 --> 18:24.980 What the hell am I?! 18:24.980 --> 18:28.440 Everyone in my life ends up suffering! 18:28.930 --> 18:31.190 All I bring is misfortune! 18:31.880 --> 18:35.820 To Mother, Mom, and Sensei... 18:36.600 --> 18:41.820 Tell me, gods. Why did you reincarnate a plague like me? 18:43.390 --> 18:46.790 Sensei, have you ever been to, like, Shibuya or Harajuku? 18:47.080 --> 18:49.940 Yeah. I did go to college in Tokyo. 18:49.940 --> 18:51.880 That's so cool! 18:52.130 --> 18:54.590 Those places are full of life, right? 18:55.050 --> 18:58.930 Filled with lots of people, and even talent scouts. 18:59.530 --> 19:02.760 Ai said she got scouted in Shibuya, too! 19:02.760 --> 19:03.640 Yeah? 19:04.220 --> 19:07.040 I'll show you around the place when you're better. 19:07.040 --> 19:07.850 Really?! 19:08.430 --> 19:10.060 You're really cute, 19:10.060 --> 19:12.560 so I'm sure you'll get approached by scouts. 19:13.030 --> 19:17.540 But I'll send scouts from underground idol groups and other shady places packing. 19:17.540 --> 19:21.240 But I'd love to be an idol, underground or not. 19:21.640 --> 19:24.040 I want to be like Ai and wear stylish outfits, 19:24.040 --> 19:27.670 sing cute songs, have the crowds do calls for me, 19:28.040 --> 19:29.750 take the stage in huge venues, 19:29.750 --> 19:32.280 and put smiles on lots of people's faces! 19:33.200 --> 19:34.520 That's so dreamy! 19:34.520 --> 19:36.050 Not a chance. 19:36.580 --> 19:39.160 Show business is a scary place. 19:39.160 --> 19:43.200 I won't allow it unless you have a good agency repping and looking out for you. 19:43.200 --> 19:45.390 Jeez, you're too overprotective! 19:54.220 --> 19:56.690 Why did I even become an idol?! 19:58.570 --> 19:59.660 Take it easy. 20:00.060 --> 20:01.710 Take a deep, long breath. 20:02.610 --> 20:05.330 You need to lie down. Can you stand? 20:06.490 --> 20:07.690 The script... 20:08.150 --> 20:09.430 Where's my script? 20:10.490 --> 20:12.180 I need to rehearse. 20:12.180 --> 20:13.750 You're in no state for that. 20:14.250 --> 20:15.660 Come on, grab on to me. 20:15.660 --> 20:17.470 I don't want your help, Aqua! 20:19.490 --> 20:23.260 That's right. The reason I'm an idol 20:24.390 --> 20:29.730 is so I can make it to the top and find the guy who killed Mom and Sensei. 20:30.140 --> 20:32.690 To avenge Mom and Sensei! 20:33.220 --> 20:35.740 I'll find him if it's the last thing I do. 20:35.740 --> 20:38.880 And I'll make him regret ever coming into this world! 20:41.000 --> 20:42.070 Stop that. 20:42.640 --> 20:47.450 Living for revenge will bring you nothing but pain and suffering. 20:48.010 --> 20:50.960 There's no need for you to do that. 20:51.980 --> 20:52.710 Please. 20:53.870 --> 20:56.850 Forget about revenge and live your own life. 20:57.550 --> 20:59.420 Don't tell me what to do. 21:00.030 --> 21:02.660 Quit trying to act like my big bro now. 21:02.660 --> 21:06.760 I don't see you as real family. 21:07.390 --> 21:12.660 We're total strangers. We just happened to be reborn in the same place. 21:14.610 --> 21:17.480 Fine. You're free to think that. 21:18.840 --> 21:21.940 I'm not about to call us brother and sister now. 21:22.430 --> 21:24.700 I know I have no right to. 21:25.450 --> 21:27.660 And I'm fully aware that I'm being a hypocrite. 21:28.470 --> 21:29.540 But... 21:29.850 --> 21:32.540 I'm not asking as Aqua Hoshino. 21:33.010 --> 21:34.750 Please listen to me, 21:35.240 --> 21:36.440 Sarina-chan. 21:38.020 --> 21:41.220 I know this isn't why you wanted to be an idol. 21:42.200 --> 21:43.930 You got out of that hospital room. 21:44.310 --> 21:46.720 You're finally free to live the life you want. 21:47.970 --> 21:50.620 Didn't you want to be like Ai and wear stylish outfits, 21:50.620 --> 21:54.000 sing cute songs, have the crowds do calls for you, 21:54.000 --> 21:57.140 take the stage in huge venues, and put smiles on lots of people's faces?! 21:58.050 --> 22:01.540 Didn't you become an idol to make those dreams come true?! 22:02.510 --> 22:07.410 A singular thought, "What if?" has crossed my mind time and time again. 22:08.740 --> 22:11.620 Every time I felt I saw traces of Sarina-chan in you, 22:11.620 --> 22:13.420 I turned around and beat myself up. 22:14.330 --> 22:18.230 I hated myself for ever having such self-serving fantasies. 22:19.580 --> 22:22.520 After being powerless to do anything to help Sarina-chan, 22:22.520 --> 22:24.880 there was no way I'd ever get a second chance. 22:25.600 --> 22:28.260 But all these years, 22:28.810 --> 22:31.510 I've treated you just like I would have treated her. 22:32.450 --> 22:35.100 Forget about revenge. 22:36.160 --> 22:37.990 I'm begging you, Ruby. 22:39.330 --> 22:40.370 Why? 22:41.550 --> 22:43.170 Why are you crying? 22:44.360 --> 22:48.100 Why did you just call me Sarina? 22:49.720 --> 22:53.250 How do you know about that time in the hospital? 22:54.690 --> 22:55.710 Tell me... 22:56.800 --> 22:59.260 Could it be...? 23:01.160 --> 23:04.000 Are you Sensei? 23:08.890 --> 23:11.740 I've been looking for this. 23:13.260 --> 23:15.310 You held onto it for me, huh, 23:16.370 --> 23:17.690 Sarina-chan? 24:08.620 --> 24:11.440 Sensei! 24:11.780 --> 24:15.470 You've always been this close? 24:15.470 --> 24:16.410 Why? 24:16.750 --> 24:18.870 Why did you never tell me? 24:19.650 --> 24:23.160 Uh, I wasn't sure until just now. 24:23.160 --> 24:24.750 You dummy! 24:24.750 --> 24:26.950 I worked so hard! 24:26.950 --> 24:32.350 I thought you'd find me if I called myself a B-Komachi idol. 24:32.730 --> 24:37.310 I always looked for you among the crowd at every event. 24:37.310 --> 24:40.310 I thought you might be somewhere out there watching, 24:40.310 --> 24:43.150 so I gave my all each time! 24:43.900 --> 24:47.960 I was worried you'd forgotten all about Mom and B-Komachi, 24:48.440 --> 24:51.260 and that maybe you'd never find me. 24:52.410 --> 24:56.800 I called the hospital and they said you were missing. 24:56.800 --> 24:58.250 And then what? 24:58.850 --> 25:01.210 I find you dead in a cave? 25:01.580 --> 25:04.290 I'm sorry. I put you through a lot. 25:04.940 --> 25:10.380 I trusted you, Aqua, but then you went and sold Mom out. 25:10.930 --> 25:15.680 It made me feel like I couldn't trust anybody in the world. 25:15.680 --> 25:17.300 I didn't forget. 25:18.170 --> 25:23.270 I told the world about Ai's secret and spurred the director to make this movie 25:24.100 --> 25:26.770 all to get revenge for Ai. 25:28.610 --> 25:32.910 I thought I had to avenge Mom and you, 25:32.910 --> 25:35.910 Dig Deep! Chase the Impawsible!! 25:32.910 --> 25:35.910 Dig Deep! Chase the Impawsible!! 25:32.910 --> 25:35.910 Special Episode Pitch 25:33.700 --> 25:35.910 so I did lots of awful things. 25:36.530 --> 25:38.970 I told lots of lies. 25:39.330 --> 25:42.630 Every time I did, a pain shot through my chest, 25:42.630 --> 25:45.540 and I felt a knot in my stomach. 25:46.370 --> 25:52.540 The more I lied, the more I felt I was drifting away from what I wanted to be. 25:52.970 --> 25:56.530 Ruby, that stuff is not you. 25:57.540 --> 25:58.430 But... 25:58.840 --> 26:02.130 Mom always said idols were made up of lies. 26:02.130 --> 26:04.850 You and Ai are different people. 26:06.770 --> 26:09.110 Stop chasing after her shadow. 26:09.670 --> 26:11.940 Live your own life. 26:12.950 --> 26:14.410 You don't have to lie about anything. 26:16.830 --> 26:19.140 You know, the truth is... 26:19.790 --> 26:21.110 It hurt. 26:21.680 --> 26:27.560 I thought I had to tell believable lies and be all smiles all the time like Mom. 26:28.050 --> 26:30.240 I thought I had to be like her. 26:31.610 --> 26:36.200 Being an idol wasn't all rainbows and sunshine at all. 26:36.200 --> 26:40.510 So many times, I thought it'd be so much easier if I could just forget about her. 26:42.120 --> 26:46.770 When I looked at the fans, sometimes I'd think back to her killer's face. 26:46.770 --> 26:53.270 I had all these nasty, disgusting thoughts, 26:54.170 --> 26:58.820 but I hid them all because I wanted to be loved. 26:59.630 --> 27:04.410 I hadn't changed at all from the time I spent hating the world in the hospital. 27:05.590 --> 27:07.710 How can that be good enough? 27:07.710 --> 27:10.210 Am I really good enough like that? 27:11.420 --> 27:14.620 I told you I'd be your number one fan, remember? 27:15.570 --> 27:17.090 I said that because, 27:17.710 --> 27:20.550 even as you suffered in pain in that hospital room, 27:20.930 --> 27:25.300 you still looked straight ahead with stars in your eyes and continued to dream. 27:26.150 --> 27:29.940 Back then, you shone far brighter than Ai ever did! 27:34.750 --> 27:36.150 Good for you. 27:36.150 --> 27:38.600 Now Ruby will bounce back, 27:38.600 --> 27:41.990 and you'll get to make your movie just like you wanted. 27:42.340 --> 27:46.460 This might just inspire her to even greater heights. 27:47.080 --> 27:51.410 If so, that would make me very happy, too. 27:53.330 --> 27:54.050 But... 27:54.710 --> 27:57.540 Are you really sure about this? 27:58.300 --> 28:02.800 It might've been easier for you if she'd continued to hate you. 28:08.800 --> 28:10.860 I'll trust you, Onii-chan. 28:11.740 --> 28:16.840 I'll trust that the girl you said you'd be a fan of can shine brighter than Mom. 28:18.970 --> 28:20.030 Also... 28:20.360 --> 28:23.030 I haven't forgotten those words. 28:24.330 --> 28:28.980 You said you'd marry me once I turned sixteen, remember? 28:31.430 --> 28:36.140 Sensei? I'm sixteen now. 28:39.670 --> 28:41.720 I'm wiped! 28:42.130 --> 28:44.180 Onii-chan, gimme some of your juice. 28:44.460 --> 28:46.280 No. Get your own. 28:47.830 --> 28:51.400 Too late. You snooze, you lose juice. 28:51.750 --> 28:54.150 Ah, I'm coming back to life! 28:54.150 --> 28:55.040 Get off of me. 28:55.040 --> 28:56.310 You're damp with sweat. 28:56.310 --> 28:59.510 Hey, let me have this. 28:59.510 --> 29:01.060 What the hell happened?! 29:01.060 --> 29:04.660 Whoa, you startled me. Why'd you start yelling out of nowhere? 29:04.660 --> 29:06.620 We're the ones startled here! 29:06.940 --> 29:08.240 Ever heard of personal space? 29:08.600 --> 29:10.250 You two are stuck together like glue! 29:10.520 --> 29:14.560 Oh, you know how Onii-chan and I had been fighting lately? 29:14.560 --> 29:17.210 Well, we made up the other day, 29:18.420 --> 29:20.200 and now we're making up for lost time. 29:20.200 --> 29:21.760 More like overcompensating! 29:21.760 --> 29:26.790 You're part of the problem, Aqua! Tell your sister off! 29:26.790 --> 29:29.490 I could do that, or I could just let her do whatever she wants. 29:29.490 --> 29:31.770 Right. I forgot he was obsessed with his sister. 29:31.770 --> 29:33.980 We've always been thick as thieves! 29:35.210 --> 29:36.820 Get off of him already! 29:36.820 --> 29:38.360 Hold it! 29:38.670 --> 29:41.240 They're two hot twins that look hot together! 29:41.240 --> 29:43.740 Lemme take pics for Insta! 29:44.950 --> 29:47.660 Ugh, you engagement junkie. 29:50.400 --> 29:52.460 I can't. That was so friggin' weird. 29:52.900 --> 29:55.100 I could smell the degeneracy in the air. 29:56.830 --> 30:00.470 Well, Ruby's got a lot on her plate. 30:00.470 --> 30:04.040 I bet she just wanted somebody to lean on. 30:04.680 --> 30:07.100 She's using him as a crutch, basically. 30:07.940 --> 30:11.560 If it's only as bad as needing an emotional support, that's fine. 30:11.560 --> 30:16.320 But the only way to really fix it is to do something about her packed schedule. 30:16.770 --> 30:18.730 The 15-Year Lie 30:16.770 --> 30:20.050 Heck, she's actually hit a wall with her acting. 30:20.050 --> 30:22.240 She desperately needs more rehearsal time. 30:22.890 --> 30:25.200 I'm glad she seems to be feeling better, 30:25.200 --> 30:28.400 but motivation and high spirits won't be enough to get her through this movie. 30:30.320 --> 30:36.170 If anything, she's at even more risk now with this mental doping. 30:36.170 --> 30:39.070 If she goes too hard and breaks down, it'll have all been for naught. 30:39.070 --> 30:40.420 Right you are. 30:41.050 --> 30:44.510 But this is Ruby's best chance to make a move at superstardom. 30:45.140 --> 30:51.260 Sure, she has to juggle TV appearances, events, concerts, and acting lessons... 30:51.260 --> 30:52.710 And her studies, too. 30:52.710 --> 30:53.730 Studies! 30:53.730 --> 30:56.160 Right, those exist! 30:56.160 --> 30:58.940 Mine were so long ago that I forgot all about the concept! 30:58.940 --> 31:02.440 I'm amazed you managed to keep up your high school girl gimmick like that. 31:02.940 --> 31:05.850 Either way, it'll be hard to strike the right balance. 31:05.850 --> 31:09.660 All we can do is hope the president takes care of it. 31:10.330 --> 31:13.830 Even if Strawberry Pro has experienced this before with Ai, 31:13.830 --> 31:16.620 it was the previous president at the helm at the time. 31:17.160 --> 31:21.380 This is probably a real test of President Miyako's ability, as well. 31:22.130 --> 31:25.120 Right. We're very grateful. 31:25.120 --> 31:29.670 I'll take a good look at Ruby's schedule and get back to you. 31:35.700 --> 31:41.090 Covering a charity event for 28-Hour TV? That's a huge gig. 31:49.240 --> 31:51.860 I can make room in her schedule. 31:52.270 --> 31:55.870 But do I really want to give Ruby even more work? 31:56.750 --> 31:59.040 Reduce the amount of work she takes on. 31:59.860 --> 32:03.580 Especially for the duration of filming and rehearsals. 32:06.880 --> 32:09.100 There's so much to think about. 32:13.720 --> 32:18.480 Keep this marketing rep named Tendouji as far away from Ruby as possible. 32:19.040 --> 32:20.230 Did something happen? 32:21.180 --> 32:24.430 She's kind of like a relative we have history with. 32:25.150 --> 32:27.580 Interacting with her could make Ruby unstable. 32:28.010 --> 32:29.680 A relative? 32:30.090 --> 32:34.620 I guess that does happen. Tokyo's a small world. 32:35.330 --> 32:39.160 Got it. I'll keep an eye out. 32:39.810 --> 32:40.750 Thanks. 32:46.280 --> 32:49.020 I have to secure time for rehearsals. 32:49.470 --> 32:51.530 But I need to think about her health, too. 32:52.050 --> 32:54.640 And Kana graduates at the end of the year. 32:54.640 --> 32:57.300 How do we replace her in B-Komachi? 32:59.210 --> 33:02.560 As a business owner, I should push her as hard as I can. 33:03.290 --> 33:06.000 But what about as her mother? 33:05.560 --> 33:06.650 Congratulations Entrance Ceremony Youtou High School 33:08.530 --> 33:11.370 Showbiz is in a constant state of churn. 33:11.370 --> 33:14.110 Most entertainers end up as a flash in the pan. 33:14.490 --> 33:19.100 Even if you gain a little fame, it can all fade away in just a year's time. 33:19.540 --> 33:26.920 Congratulations Entrance Ceremony Youtou High School 33:20.750 --> 33:24.050 There's no doubt that her efforts now 33:24.050 --> 33:26.500 will decide the next ten years of Ruby's life and career. 33:27.610 --> 33:32.800 I believe more than anybody else that she's capable of reaching the very top. 33:32.800 --> 33:34.530 Listen, Mom! 33:34.530 --> 33:35.510 Yeah? 33:35.510 --> 33:38.470 I'm slowly getting the hang of dancing! 33:37.290 --> 33:38.470 All right! 33:38.470 --> 33:42.270 Soon, we hit the Tokyo Dome! The stage of our dreams! 33:39.050 --> 33:40.140 Wow! 33:40.140 --> 33:41.410 Right? 33:41.410 --> 33:43.830 You're a natural! 33:45.500 --> 33:49.290 Ichigo, what would you have done? 33:50.440 --> 33:53.160 Samidare 33:56.280 --> 33:58.820 Barkeep, get me the usual. 33:58.820 --> 34:02.420 Yeah, yeah. The meat'n'veggies set with a small rice. 34:02.420 --> 34:04.710 And some mixed veggie juice, 34:04.710 --> 34:06.400 extra kale. 34:06.400 --> 34:08.670 Could you order some damn booze for a change? 34:08.970 --> 34:11.110 We're not a diner. 34:12.050 --> 34:16.260 This is the only place I can get a proper meal this late at night. 34:17.540 --> 34:22.290 Jeez. Take better care of yourself, or you'll die from overwork. 34:22.290 --> 34:26.260 I'd much rather that than let one of our talent die from overwork. 34:27.150 --> 34:31.820 Are your kids eating right? They're really busy now, yeah? 34:32.110 --> 34:38.730 Mhm. Their manager should be taking care of that. 34:38.730 --> 34:40.490 You left it all to someone else? 34:41.000 --> 34:44.510 If you don't look them in the eye and keep your arms wide open, 34:44.510 --> 34:46.920 you'll miss the crucial signs. 34:47.490 --> 34:52.720 I get that, but they never wear their hearts on their sleeve. 34:53.420 --> 34:58.920 My son's always deadpan, my daughter's always all smiles, 34:58.920 --> 35:01.210 and they never complain. 35:02.210 --> 35:05.590 I have no way to tell what they're thinking deep down. 35:05.590 --> 35:08.140 I'm not their real mother, after all. 35:12.320 --> 35:16.180 I wanna watch them up close all the time too, you know! 35:16.180 --> 35:19.160 I'm not built for all this brainy work! 35:20.120 --> 35:23.000 How I'd love to go back to being just a manager if I could! 35:23.960 --> 35:26.960 But this company needs me to do this! 35:27.360 --> 35:29.590 We don't have anybody else to rely on! 35:30.590 --> 35:31.340 Barkeep. 35:31.960 --> 35:33.330 Long time no— 35:35.560 --> 35:37.550 Ichigo...? 35:42.020 --> 35:43.180 Get back here! 35:43.180 --> 35:45.420 I'll be back later! 35:45.810 --> 35:47.310 Yeah, yeah. 35:49.020 --> 35:51.820 Tokyo's a small world, all right. 35:57.740 --> 35:59.910 Hold it, you dolt! 36:07.740 --> 36:09.420 I finally found you. 36:10.060 --> 36:11.790 M-Miyako... 36:12.170 --> 36:13.500 Calm down a se— 36:14.190 --> 36:20.470 Do you have any goddamn idea how I've felt all these years? 36:21.570 --> 36:27.700 You abandoned the promise you made me to run off and do what, you asshole?! 36:35.360 --> 36:37.320 [Express] Shinjuku Station 36:42.900 --> 36:47.830 The first time I saw Tokyo, it was covered in bright lights from top to bottom. 36:48.150 --> 36:51.100 It instantly stole my heart away. 36:54.050 --> 36:58.050 I felt that this city was where I was meant to live my life. 36:59.490 --> 37:01.840 The nightlife was like a video game. 37:03.470 --> 37:07.350 I took out the fodder, built up XP and gold, 37:07.770 --> 37:09.560 leveled up, 37:09.970 --> 37:12.020 bought more powerful weapons, 37:13.770 --> 37:18.890 spent increasingly more time around stupidly loaded people, 37:18.890 --> 37:21.820 started seeing the guys in college as snot-nosed brats, 37:22.240 --> 37:29.370 m 0 0 l 100 0 100 100 0 100 37:22.240 --> 37:23.660 A wild Self-Proclaimed Tech CEO appeared! A wild Self-Proclaimed Investor appeared! 37:22.910 --> 37:27.460 defeated stronger foes, built up lots more XP, 37:23.740 --> 37:25.120 Miyako used Blow Kiss! 37:25.160 --> 37:26.410 The Self-Proclaimed Tech CEO was defeated! The Self-Proclaimed Investor was defeated! 37:26.490 --> 37:27.950 Miyako leveled up! 37:27.460 --> 37:29.370 leveled up even more, 37:28.040 --> 37:29.370 Miyako evolved from cabaret club girl to lounge girl! 37:29.370 --> 37:32.870 Cabaret Club 37:29.680 --> 37:32.020 switched classes, and grew stronger. 37:30.750 --> 37:32.870 Lounge 37:32.080 --> 37:32.870 Hostess Club 37:33.240 --> 37:36.590 Tokyo's good to strong people like that, 37:36.590 --> 37:39.590 and it affirmed my way of life. 37:40.510 --> 37:45.100 I played the game smart and followed this city's unspoken rules, 37:46.420 --> 37:50.820 and I was sure I'd keep climbing to ever greater heights. 37:54.690 --> 37:56.400 The hottest, "biggest" new face 37:54.690 --> 37:56.400 Dynamite College Girl!! 37:58.360 --> 38:01.850 But it would all come crashing to an end. 38:03.330 --> 38:05.880 Tokyo was full of attractive girls, 38:05.880 --> 38:10.080 and I didn't have that special something to make it in showbiz. 38:11.760 --> 38:16.080 I got more chances to interact with big shots due to being an entertainer, 38:16.750 --> 38:18.620 but that didn't last long either. 38:19.210 --> 38:21.670 Checking Inbox 38:19.210 --> 38:20.340 Checking... 38:19.500 --> 38:21.670 By the time I graduated college, 38:20.340 --> 38:21.670 No New Mail 38:21.940 --> 38:25.510 I'd stopped getting invited to parties by business owners. 38:27.010 --> 38:29.110 Not that I cared. 38:29.110 --> 38:31.250 Those guys cheated at the drop of a hat. 38:31.250 --> 38:33.730 I would've never found happiness in life going out with them. 38:34.650 --> 38:37.360 A Minato-ku trophy girl who was no longer in demand 38:37.360 --> 38:42.280 could only stick around by becoming an intermediary who summoned younger girls. 38:43.650 --> 38:46.060 And I hung on pathetically by doing just that. 38:47.940 --> 38:50.910 More and more men started asking me to be their mistress. 38:52.150 --> 38:57.560 Those scumbags are very good at sniffing out women at risk of losing their spot, 38:57.560 --> 38:59.920 and they try to exploit them for all they're worth. 39:01.080 --> 39:05.720 They use the starry-eyed girls until they get tired of them. 39:05.720 --> 39:07.390 Hup. 39:08.630 --> 39:09.410 Heya. 39:18.890 --> 39:23.480 Listen, are you gonna keep working the night life forever? 39:34.950 --> 39:38.100 If you don't have a goal in mind, wanna come work for me? 39:49.720 --> 39:56.310 I was a girl who longed for the bright lights but couldn't cut it in showbiz. 39:54.100 --> 39:56.310 Strawberry Productions 39:56.680 --> 40:01.860 How ironic was it that I'd now be working to help others pursue their dreams? 40:03.100 --> 40:03.690 But... 40:04.570 --> 40:08.940 Seeing the lights from backstage didn't feel as bad as I'd thought. 40:12.670 --> 40:13.740 Miyako. 40:15.420 --> 40:17.790 Will you stay by my side and support me? 40:19.010 --> 40:21.000 I'll work my butt off. 40:21.860 --> 40:24.110 And if you'll be my pillar—my wife— 40:24.570 --> 40:27.470 I'll show you the most dazzling sight in the world. 40:28.350 --> 40:30.820 The most dazzling sight...? 40:32.440 --> 40:34.390 Wow! 40:34.830 --> 40:38.060 I bet it'd feel so good if we performed here. 40:38.690 --> 40:42.190 You mean when we perform here. 40:42.190 --> 40:43.180 Right. 40:43.180 --> 40:45.080 It's so huge. 40:45.080 --> 40:46.610 Sure is. 40:46.610 --> 40:48.960 Do you actually think that? 40:48.960 --> 40:50.360 I do, I do. 40:50.360 --> 40:52.250 Really, now? 40:52.250 --> 40:53.820 Really! I mean it! 40:53.820 --> 40:57.830 One day, we'll light up Tokyo Dome with glow sticks. 40:58.470 --> 41:00.040 That's our dream. 41:15.680 --> 41:18.230 You said you'd show me! 41:19.840 --> 41:24.270 How could you just throw in the towel and run away from it all?! 41:27.650 --> 41:32.320 When I... I still haven't given up on it! 41:36.330 --> 41:40.810 You said it was our dream! 41:51.030 --> 41:55.970 So, Strawberry Productions will undergo a major organizational restructuring. 41:56.260 --> 41:58.680 Before that, I guess I should introduce you. 42:01.890 --> 42:04.250 That's Ichigo Saitou-kun, our new errand boy. 42:04.760 --> 42:06.240 Hello, I'm Saitou. 42:07.730 --> 42:10.880 First, for your new assignments... 42:10.880 --> 42:13.070 Take a look at the handout. 42:13.450 --> 42:15.530 Hayashi will handle the cross-media talent. 42:16.030 --> 42:18.620 Streamer Group A goes to Sasami, 42:18.970 --> 42:20.830 and Group B to Terabayashi. 42:21.250 --> 42:24.480 Yoshizumi will manage MEM and Arima of B-Komachi. 42:25.050 --> 42:29.300 And I'll take over as Ruby and Aqua's manager. 42:30.050 --> 42:31.890 Everything else remains the same. 42:31.890 --> 42:32.840 Huh? 42:32.840 --> 42:36.040 But then, who runs the agency? 42:36.040 --> 42:37.540 Beats me. 42:38.310 --> 42:41.120 Maybe that errand boy over there will take care of it. 42:43.490 --> 42:45.130 Who is that? 42:45.130 --> 42:48.290 The president's husband. The one who founded this agency. 42:48.290 --> 42:49.070 What?! 42:50.530 --> 42:52.980 That's all from me. Back to work. 42:59.060 --> 43:01.840 Good for you! You got to talk things out with Miyako-san! 43:01.840 --> 43:05.040 I can't believe you can say that after seeing this face. 43:05.040 --> 43:07.600 I was half coerced into it. 43:07.600 --> 43:09.360 She threatened to sue me, 43:09.360 --> 43:11.670 and when I tried to argue, she literally threw hands. 43:12.120 --> 43:14.300 But you came back anyway. 43:14.860 --> 43:17.430 I'm happy for you. You wanted to all along, didn't you? 43:22.500 --> 43:26.440 You got me so much work, even though you weren't an agent here. 43:26.950 --> 43:30.020 Easier to do that when you're officially part of the agency, right? 43:31.570 --> 43:34.780 That's not it. I was set up. 43:36.020 --> 43:37.110 By whom? 43:37.440 --> 43:39.400 Aqua, who else? 43:39.620 --> 43:42.370 m 0 0 l 100 0 100 100 0 100 43:39.620 --> 43:42.370 < Aqua Hoshino 43:39.620 --> 43:42.370 We need to talk about Ruby 43:39.620 --> 43:42.370 Can you come to Samidare at 2 AM tonight? 43:39.620 --> 43:42.370 Talk about sudden 43:39.620 --> 43:42.370 Should a high schooler really be in the night-life district that late at night? 43:39.620 --> 43:42.370 Won't be a problem 43:39.620 --> 43:42.370 Fine I might be a little late, though 43:39.620 --> 43:42.330 Thanks 43:39.620 --> 43:42.330 Don't let Miyako catch you 43:39.620 --> 43:42.330 I'm here 43:42.410 --> 43:43.910 Samidare 43:43.910 --> 43:48.380 He was the one who summoned me to Miyako's favorite bar that night. 43:50.760 --> 43:52.170 And what do I find... 43:57.340 --> 43:58.830 Aqua did that? 44:00.280 --> 44:03.260 Oh, so that's what it was. 44:05.980 --> 44:07.720 I understand now. 44:08.140 --> 44:10.220 I knew it. 44:11.330 --> 44:14.600 Onii-chan loves me way too much! 44:15.830 --> 44:19.160 He dragged Ichigo-san back to the agency for my sake! 44:19.160 --> 44:22.050 His methods are always so roundabout and so damn cute! 44:22.450 --> 44:25.620 He was like this even as a doctor. 44:25.620 --> 44:29.080 He'd set up surprises without talking to anyone about it. 44:29.530 --> 44:32.970 He's always been nice to a fault. No changing it now. 44:32.970 --> 44:35.710 And he still tries to pretend to be the bad guy. 44:36.040 --> 44:38.420 But don't worry! I get all that about you and more! 44:43.690 --> 44:46.130 Okay, there's just too much on her schedule. 44:46.130 --> 44:50.010 But this is Ruby's chance to become a household name. 44:50.010 --> 44:52.480 What if work dries up for her later? 44:52.800 --> 44:55.820 Then I'll just go out and get more. 44:58.570 --> 45:00.940 Don't lose sight of the big picture. 45:00.940 --> 45:03.280 Don't be afraid of her booming popularity ending. 45:03.280 --> 45:05.990 It's a matter of when, not if. 45:06.630 --> 45:10.250 Relax. Ruby's no flash in the pan. 45:10.680 --> 45:14.130 And it's my job to make sure she stays that way. 45:14.850 --> 45:19.040 What we should be doing now is making Ruby seem exclusive. 45:19.040 --> 45:22.090 The showrunners need to see her as a premium talent. 45:22.530 --> 45:26.400 Give them the runaround and secure better-quality gigs for her. 45:26.400 --> 45:31.120 And if possible, focus on the gigs that are far in the future. 45:31.120 --> 45:33.720 Don't just accept any work that comes her way. 45:33.720 --> 45:36.610 Just being on screen doesn't make one a household name. 45:37.050 --> 45:40.750 Only take on shows that are built to highlight Ruby's character. 45:40.750 --> 45:42.360 It was the same with Ai, too. 45:42.890 --> 45:45.070 You can turn down all of these. 45:45.450 --> 45:48.290 Also, use her as a bargaining chip to barter deals for other talents. 45:48.710 --> 45:51.540 Kana Arima would be a big hit on variety shows. 45:51.840 --> 45:54.710 Spread the work across everyone in the agency. 45:55.180 --> 45:58.920 Also, you should move to a bigger office. 45:59.830 --> 46:02.870 You gotta make 'em believe we're a major joint. 46:04.130 --> 46:05.840 I'm just not good enough. 46:07.580 --> 46:11.830 If you'd run the agency all along, it would be so much bigger now. 46:11.830 --> 46:14.060 Nah, you've done amazing. 46:14.490 --> 46:17.830 You built respectful working relationships with clients, 46:17.830 --> 46:20.490 brought in work without stepping on any toes, 46:20.490 --> 46:22.750 and developed better talent in the meantime. 46:23.650 --> 46:28.540 Frankly, Strawberry Pro has a stellar reputation within the industry right now. 46:28.540 --> 46:30.580 Never would've happened with me in charge. 46:31.180 --> 46:33.270 It was only possible because of you. 46:43.120 --> 46:47.000 You're not going to win me over with obvious sucking up like that. 46:47.000 --> 46:50.600 Once you're done here, you're cleaning the sinks and bathrooms. 46:50.940 --> 46:53.310 That wasn't what I was going for, really. 46:55.200 --> 46:59.000 Also, keep a close eye on that kid. 46:59.000 --> 47:00.720 I know. 47:00.720 --> 47:02.530 It's a difficult time for Ruby, but I— 47:02.530 --> 47:03.650 Not her. 47:03.650 --> 47:06.260 It's Aqua we need to keep an eye on. 47:07.950 --> 47:11.040 He's gonna break down soon. 47:11.410 --> 47:14.460 Hell, he might already have. 47:17.710 --> 47:19.290 The 15-Year Lie 47:20.360 --> 47:24.010 I don't know why, but this feels lacking somehow. 47:24.700 --> 47:29.840 Aqua-kun, will this really help you complete your revenge? 47:30.970 --> 47:35.710 Filming for The 15-Year Lie starts next week. 47:35.710 --> 47:38.190 It's a massive project for Strawberry Pro as a whole. 47:38.620 --> 47:41.470 The day after tomorrow, we have the full read-through and costume checks. 47:41.470 --> 47:43.910 At dawn in four days, we visit the shrine to pray for a hit. 47:43.910 --> 47:45.650 And filming starts in seven days. 47:46.140 --> 47:49.230 We're scheduled to wrap in the third week of August. 47:49.230 --> 47:50.990 The last week is reserved as insurance. 47:51.310 --> 47:53.140 I smell a holiday incoming! 47:54.820 --> 47:56.830 But don't you forget. 47:57.280 --> 48:00.270 We have Kana-chan's graduation concert at the end of August. 48:00.270 --> 48:03.330 We'll be using the reserved days to practice for that. 48:03.330 --> 48:05.630 Uh, about that... 48:06.010 --> 48:09.030 We set up a B-Komachi live tour at the end of the year. 48:09.030 --> 48:11.390 That's where Kana Arima will be graduating. 48:12.350 --> 48:13.550 The heck? 48:13.550 --> 48:16.600 We were all ready to say goodbye! 48:16.600 --> 48:19.190 We got Arima's okay. 48:19.980 --> 48:24.410 I mean, it's not like I have to leave in August. 48:24.410 --> 48:26.600 And we'll all be busy, 48:26.600 --> 48:31.410 so I'd feel bad asking you to make time for my graduation concert. 48:31.850 --> 48:35.800 How was I supposed to refuse when they insisted? 48:35.800 --> 48:38.740 Here stands the most accommodating entertainer of all time. 48:38.740 --> 48:40.780 Pushover doesn't begin to describe her! 48:40.780 --> 48:43.380 Treat yourself better, girl! 48:43.770 --> 48:47.520 Hey, plans never go according to plan. 48:47.520 --> 48:48.840 Hey, Director. 48:48.840 --> 48:50.370 What brings you here today? 48:50.810 --> 48:52.900 Nothing special. 48:53.300 --> 48:55.770 The 15-Year Lie 48:53.300 --> 48:55.770 Final Version 48:53.610 --> 48:55.770 I just brought the final script. 48:55.770 --> 48:56.980 Whoa! 48:56.980 --> 48:58.580 You brought these personally? 48:58.580 --> 49:00.980 Well, our workplaces are nearby. 49:01.810 --> 49:03.980 And paying for a courier would be a waste. 49:03.980 --> 49:08.440 I don't wanna hear about the financial realities of a single man in his 40s. 49:08.880 --> 49:11.680 My name's really on here! 49:11.680 --> 49:13.320 Can I really do this? 49:13.910 --> 49:16.060 Don't worry. You'll do just fine. 49:16.060 --> 49:17.290 Kana-chan! 49:17.290 --> 49:21.480 You've been playing the role of a high schooler all these years, after all. 49:21.480 --> 49:23.910 Those are two very different things! 49:24.250 --> 49:29.590 m 0 0 l 100 0 100 100 0 100 49:24.250 --> 49:29.590 Ai (B-Komachi) Takamiy (B-Komachi) Nino (B-Komachi) Mei-Mei (B-Komachi) Boy A Seijuurou Uehara Airi Himekawa Taiki Himekawa Young Aqua Young Ruby Ichigo Saitou Miyako Saitou Doctor Nurse 49:24.250 --> 49:29.590 Ruby Hoshino Akane Kurokawa Kana Arima MEMcho Aqua Hoshino Taiki Himekawa Frill Shiranui \h \h \h Norio Mita Jan Tomato Melt Narushima Mei Adashino 49:24.880 --> 49:28.030 Huh? There are still some empty spaces in the cast list. 49:28.030 --> 49:29.590 Oh, you're right. 49:29.880 --> 49:32.120 Yeah, those are the kid roles. 49:32.120 --> 49:34.800 We just haven't been able to pencil those in. 49:36.600 --> 49:40.640 It's so hard to find good child actors. 49:40.640 --> 49:45.700 I've been screening them all over the country, but no dice. 49:45.700 --> 49:49.990 They stick out like a sore thumb when you give them lines in a serious movie. 49:49.990 --> 49:53.430 Child actors who can handle long lines with ease are worth their weight in gold. 49:53.430 --> 49:54.990 I know what you mean. 49:54.990 --> 50:01.280 Quality films need child actors as good as me born in the same time frame! 50:01.280 --> 50:05.460 Must suck so hard for this era to have nobody on my level! 50:05.460 --> 50:08.210 Look at her cling to her past glories. 50:08.760 --> 50:11.300 I gotta go looking right after this, too. 50:11.300 --> 50:12.800 Good luck! 50:17.930 --> 50:20.730 You look like you've steeled yourself. 50:21.280 --> 50:25.900 To hurt people, and to be hurt in turn. 50:26.620 --> 50:28.420 Do you have nothing better to do? 50:28.420 --> 50:30.750 You keep showing up to grind my gears. 50:31.210 --> 50:34.990 I'm merely trying to guide you onto the right path toward your fate. 50:35.470 --> 50:38.700 Fate, eh? What are you, a god or something? 50:39.120 --> 50:44.040 Now, that depends on how you people define a "god." 50:44.710 --> 50:46.230 Different question. 50:46.230 --> 50:48.960 Do you have parents? A government ID? 50:49.360 --> 50:50.250 Of course. 50:50.950 --> 50:55.470 This vessel was born of a mother, much like you two. 50:55.930 --> 50:57.470 Do you want to check? 50:57.470 --> 50:59.680 It's just another child's body you'd find anywhere. 51:00.650 --> 51:01.960 Huh. 51:03.530 --> 51:04.540 What? 51:05.620 --> 51:06.730 Listen... 51:07.380 --> 51:08.820 Wanna be a child actor? 51:10.900 --> 51:11.770 Wha? 51:12.940 --> 51:16.240 Episode 35 The Beginning 51:18.150 --> 51:21.700 Translation Sriram Gurunathan Editing & Typesetting Geoff Mazzolini Subtitle Timing Krzysztof Kunc Quality Check Gabriella Alabanza Translation Check Michelle Tymon 52:46.250 --> 52:48.500 Open this when you're 15 52:46.590 --> 52:48.500 ...watch this together over drinks. 52:48.500 --> 52:52.210 Surely I won't still be an idol at that age. 52:52.500 --> 52:56.800 Oh, but you two might be. 52:56.800 --> 52:59.890 You're my kids, so it could totally happen. 53:02.960 --> 53:04.580 All that aside, 53:05.040 --> 53:07.080 please grow up healthy, okay? 53:08.040 --> 53:11.470 As your mom, that's my one and only wish. 53:13.470 --> 53:16.900 Whew, that was nerve-racking. 53:17.600 --> 53:20.340 I've always wanted to try out something like this. 53:21.170 --> 53:23.030 Oh, there's that, too. 53:24.920 --> 53:26.140 To Ruby. 53:27.150 --> 53:30.920 I have something to say to you, now that you're all grown up.