1. This story is a work of fiction.Copy !req
2. Actually, most everything in this world is fiction.Copy !req
3. They fabricate...Copy !req
4. exaggerate...Copy !req
5. and thoroughly conceal anything inconvenient.Copy !req
6. That being the case, the idol fan is one
who wants to be skillfully lied to.Copy !req
7. In this world, lies are weapons.Copy !req
8. Ai!Copy !req
9. I wish I could've witnessed her cuteness in person!Copy !req
10. The idol group B Komachi's absolute ace...Copy !req
11. Their unshakable center...Copy !req
12. The supremely pretty 16-year-old girl...Copy !req
13. Ai!Copy !req
14. It's been four years since their formation!Copy !req
15. They gradually gained popularity,
their media exposure increased,Copy !req
16. and it feels like the public has
now finally discovered them!Copy !req
17. This is where she really takes off!
Her stardom is now close at-Copy !req
18. Why are you playing a DVD in a patient's room?Copy !req
19. It goes without saying it's rather odd.Copy !req
20. Observing something beautiful is good for one's health.Copy !req
21. I mean, it's not like there are any idol concerts
this far out in the countryside.Copy !req
22. This is a form of medical practice.Copy !req
23. It's proselytizing, plain and simple.Copy !req
24. Please don't make it our hospital's official position.Copy !req
25. Oh, that reminds me, sensei.Copy !req
26. Just now, it was trending on Twitter that...Copy !req
27. What?Copy !req
28. Ai is going on hiatus?!Copy !req
29. You really are a true believer.Copy !req
30. She's 16, isn't she? I guess you're a lolicon.Copy !req
31. I only ask you don't call me that.Copy !req
32. I've got my reasons, okay?Copy !req
33. I did my residency at this same hospital, you see.Copy !req
34. In those days, I often slacked off
in patients' rooms same as now.Copy !req
35. Shape up.Copy !req
36. One of the patients I met back then changed my destiny.Copy !req
37. And this girl is Mei-Mei!Copy !req
38. Her dancing is great!Copy !req
39. Hmm...Copy !req
40. Ari-pyan and Kyun-pan are good singers,Copy !req
41. but my fave is...Copy !req
42. without a doubt Ai!Copy !req
43. She's about my age, but she's so grown-up
looking and great at singing and dancing!Copy !req
44. And what a pretty face she has...Copy !req
45. If I could be reborn, that's the face I want.Copy !req
46. What's this "reborn" nonsense? Don't be silly.Copy !req
47. Not much of a dreamer, are you?Copy !req
48. Haven't you thought about what it'd be like
if you were born as a celebrity's child?Copy !req
49. Like, if you had looks and connections right from birth.Copy !req
50. Nope.Copy !req
51. So you really don't have any dreams...Copy !req
52. You're cute yourself, Sarina-chan.Copy !req
53. There's no need for you to be reborn.Copy !req
54. After you're discharged,
become an idol yourself if you want.Copy !req
55. I'll be your fan if you do.Copy !req
56. Really?Copy !req
57. I love you, sensei! Marry me!Copy !req
58. Forgive me, but I'd be as good as dead socially.Copy !req
59. Okay, Mr. Moralist...Copy !req
60. A shame, isn't it? But I'll seriously
consider it once you turn 16.Copy !req
61. Sixteen, huh?Copy !req
62. You're a big meanie.Copy !req
63. It's a practical plan, right?Copy !req
64. An anaplastic astrocytoma...
She was just 12 years old.Copy !req
65. If she were still alive today, she'd be 16 just like Ai.Copy !req
66. I suppose I followed Sarina-chan's favorite idol,
superimposing the two of them in my mind.Copy !req
67. Her walking the path toward her dreams...Copy !req
68. I just want to see that is all.Copy !req
69. Makes sense.Copy !req
70. So you're quite the lolicon, after all.Copy !req
71. Were you even listening?!Copy !req
72. That was quite the touching story I recalled!Copy !req
73. There's something graphic about
the way you're obsessed with her.Copy !req
74. Aren't you just using Sarina-chan as
an excuse to release your own desires?Copy !req
75. Ridiculous! I swear in Sarina-chan's name that
I'm supporting her with the purest of hearts!Copy !req
76. But, if that Ai girl appeared and
asked you to date her, wouldn't you?Copy !req
77. Well, lunch break is over. Let's get back to work.Copy !req
78. How about it, Sensei? Swearing in the name
of Sarina-chan, what's your answer?Copy !req
79. Still, I am worried about Ai... I hope she gets
healthy and makes a comeback.Copy !req
80. Hello, thank you for waiting.Copy !req
81. Let's see... So this is your first visit, Hoshino-san?Copy !req
82. Yes.Copy !req
83. Judging by her belly, she's about 20 weeks along now.Copy !req
84. That's rather late for an initial examination.Copy !req
85. She is 16 years of age... I see,
she must be dealing with some things.Copy !req
86. Must be one of those girls who gets this
far along without being able to consult anyone.Copy !req
87. Are you her father?Copy !req
88. Well, on paper...Copy !req
89. She grew up in a children's home, and
I'm her de facto guardian, or rather her guarantor.Copy !req
90. Oh, I see.Copy !req
91. Sixteen, raised in a children's home.
I feel like I've heard this story before.Copy !req
92. It's just like...Copy !req
93. Sensei, how is it looking? Any chance
she just has a terrible case of constipation...?Copy !req
94. In that case, she'd be dead already.Copy !req
95. I'm doin' fine on that front!Copy !req
96. No problems today either!Copy !req
97. First off, you'll need an examination.
I need to get everything ready, so please wait here.Copy !req
98. Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa!Copy !req
99. Man, is that really her?!Copy !req
100. Could she just be a dead ringer for Ai?!Copy !req
101. Nah, no way a years-long fan
like myself would be mistaken!Copy !req
102. Wow, Ai is super cute in person!Copy !req
103. No!Copy !req
104. My favorite idol is pregnant!Copy !req
105. It's such a shock I feel like I'm gonna vomit.Copy !req
106. Ai...Copy !req
107. how in the world did this happen?Copy !req
108. Yeah, seriously!Copy !req
109. As your agency's president, why didn't you consult me?Copy !req
110. Who's the father anyway?Copy !req
111. Well...Copy !req
112. that's a secret!Copy !req
113. "A secret"?! Well, no point belaboring it, then.Copy !req
114. The results of the examination are as follows:
20 weeks pregnant, twins.Copy !req
115. "Twins"?Copy !req
116. Twins...Copy !req
117. Ai, you serious about carrying them to term?Copy !req
118. If it gets out that you've become
pregnant at 16 and given birth...Copy !req
119. your career and my agency will be finished.Copy !req
120. What are your thoughts, Sensei?Copy !req
121. The final decision rests with you.Copy !req
122. Really think it through before deciding.Copy !req
123. As a doctor, that is all I'm able to say.Copy !req
124. As a doctor... anyway.Copy !req
125. And now, onto our next story.Copy !req
126. Ugh, for real?Copy !req
127. Today, popular entertainer Ponta-san and idol MIU-san
held a joint press conference announcing their marriage.Copy !req
128. Man, I really liked MIU...Copy !req
129. Well, that's rather timely...Copy !req
130. Wait, if I die now, there's a chance
I'll be reborn as an idol's kid... right?Copy !req
131. MIU-san is currently five-months pregnant.Copy !req
132. That's pretty messed up, dude.Copy !req
133. Still, can you really stan an idol
who's got a husband and kids?Copy !req
134. Even if you've got a guy you've fallen for,
I'll still keep supporting you.Copy !req
135. That said, if you give birth to these children, I suspect
I won't be able to see you soar to greater heights.Copy !req
136. I guess the views of fans are pretty self-centered...Copy !req
137. You think so too, don't you, Sarina-chan?Copy !req
138. Oh, Sensei.Copy !req
139. Hoshino-san.Copy !req
140. It's not good for you to be out on a windy night.Copy !req
141. I'm bundled up, so I'll be fine.Copy !req
142. I chose this place based on the president's
recommendation, but it sure is lovely!Copy !req
143. There are so many stars even at dusk.Copy !req
144. You could never see this back in Tokyo.Copy !req
145. Did you come all the way out here to the countryside
because you'd be recognized in Tokyo?Copy !req
146. Oh?Copy !req
147. Did I mention my work?Copy !req
148. Long ago, one of my patients was a big fan of yours.Copy !req
149. Aww... I thought even the doctors here would
be old men and nobody would find me out.Copy !req
150. Guess there's no hiding my overflowing aura.Copy !req
151. Awkward, awkward!Copy !req
152. Her self-confidence is cute.Copy !req
153. So, are you gonna give up being an idol?Copy !req
154. Why?Copy !req
155. No way.Copy !req
156. But, that means...Copy !req
157. I don't have a family, you see.Copy !req
158. I always longed for one.Copy !req
159. I'm carrying twins, right?Copy !req
160. I'm sure our family will be a cheerful and fun one!Copy !req
161. You're gonna give birth...Copy !req
162. and also continue being an idol.Copy !req
163. So, that must mean...Copy !req
164. Yep, I won't make it public.Copy !req
165. Idols are objects of worship, you know?Copy !req
166. They sparkle through the magic of lies.Copy !req
167. Lies are the most exquisite love!Copy !req
168. Being able to conceal a kid or two just works
to show someone's a top-class idol.Copy !req
169. Piling on lie after lie, we look happy as we sing on stage
no matter what struggles we might face. What a fun job!Copy !req
170. Still... The happiness part's something
that I wanna experience for real.Copy !req
171. No one realizes it, but we've got
our own feelings and lives, too.Copy !req
172. Happiness as a mother, and happiness as an idol...Copy !req
173. It might be normal to have only one...Copy !req
174. but I want both!Copy !req
175. Ai Hoshino's a greedy girl, you know!Copy !req
176. The idol I knew as Ai is far more bold, cunning,
and strong than I ever imagined.Copy !req
177. She shone as bright as the first start of evening.Copy !req
178. I've reached a settlement.Copy !req
179. Huh?Copy !req
180. My views as a doctor and as a fan have now aligned.Copy !req
181. Ai Hoshino, I will perform the delivery,
ensuring you safely give birth to healthy children.Copy !req
182. If that's what will make you happy, I'll go along with it.Copy !req
183. After all, you're hopelessly an idol,
and I am hopelessly your fan.Copy !req
184. Alright, let's get down to business.Copy !req
185. As a start, you should use
an assumed name here at the hospital.Copy !req
186. Okay.Copy !req
187. In a case like yours, a cesarean section
will likely be necessary.Copy !req
188. If one of the baby's skulls is large, for someone with your
build it's common for the pelvis to not open enough.Copy !req
189. Oh, really?Copy !req
190. A scar on her belly will spell trouble for her job...Copy !req
191. Sensei, aren't there other options?Copy !req
192. Painless delivery, Sophrology... Well...Copy !req
193. Whatever's fine. I feel super healthy.Copy !req
194. Ai...Copy !req
195. It'll be fine. I can handle a natural delivery.Copy !req
196. I mean, they're my kids, right?Copy !req
197. They're sure to be attractive and have small faces.Copy !req
198. There you go again...Copy !req
199. Perhaps I became a doctor for this very moment.Copy !req
200. I'll see that they're delivered
as safely and surely as possible.Copy !req
201. I vow to protect your family.Copy !req
202. If I'm being honest, I do have mixed feelings.Copy !req
203. But I've done everything I can to hide that.Copy !req
204. Lies are love.Copy !req
205. I've come to see that phrase in
a good light - stars truly are amazing.Copy !req
206. Thanks for today, Sensei.Copy !req
207. But come back as soon as I call, okay?Copy !req
208. Sure thing. Besides, I live really close by.Copy !req
209. Well, if I don't make it,
another doctor will attend to you anyway.Copy !req
210. No, I want you.Copy !req
211. I'm just joking. See you later.Copy !req
212. Okay.Copy !req
213. Once this is over, I'll lose my connection to Ai...
and we'll go back to just being an idol and her fan.Copy !req
214. I got a glimpse of her hidden side, but I feel that
I actually came to like her straightforward personality.Copy !req
215. I feel I can root for her happiness from the bottom of my-Copy !req
216. Hey, buddy.Copy !req
217. Are you Ai Hoshino's doctor?Copy !req
218. She's using an assumed name.Copy !req
219. Even if you spotted her at the hospital, why do you know
her family name, which has never been made public.Copy !req
220. Are you affiliated with her?Copy !req
221. Can I get your name?Copy !req
222. Hey!Copy !req
223. Could this guy be a stalker?Copy !req
224. And his timing, with Ai just about to give birth...Copy !req
225. Dammit! Making me rush down
a mountain trail like this...Copy !req
226. Where'd he go?!Copy !req
227. Ah, he really startled me.Copy !req
228. I just blanked out all of a sudden.Copy !req
229. Oh, my phone.Copy !req
230. Has Ai gone into labor?Copy !req
231. Where is my phone anyway?Copy !req
232. I can't tell - it's so dark.Copy !req
233. Er, I can't move a muscle.Copy !req
234. I've gotta get there ASAP.Copy !req
235. After all, I promised her. I told her
I'd make sure her babies were born healthy.Copy !req
236. I need to get up... and ensure her children are...Copy !req
237. Haven't you thought about what it'd be like
if you were born as a celebrity's child?Copy !req
238. Like, if you had looks and connections right from birth.Copy !req
239. If I die now, there's a chance
I'll be reborn as an idol's kid...Copy !req
240. If I could be reborn...Copy !req
241. I'd never given it serious thought before.Copy !req
242. I mean, why would I?Copy !req
243. After all, I didn't think it had anything to do with me.Copy !req
244. I had thought that when a person like me
died they would go to hell...Copy !req
245. But...Copy !req
246. when I awoke, I was in heaven.Copy !req
247. This is how I am now.Copy !req
248. You're such a good boy, Aquamarine.Copy !req
249. In any case, I'd been given quite a name.Copy !req
250. Now, I'm living as the son of idol Ai Hoshino.Copy !req
251. I'm at a loss as for why, though.Copy !req
252. I mean, it took me quite some time
to accept the reality of the situation.Copy !req
253. Was I reborn?Copy !req
254. Well, maybe "reincarnated" is
the more modern way of putting it?Copy !req
255. Why do I still have memories from my previous life?Copy !req
256. What principle could be at work?Copy !req
257. Though I may not look it, I'm still something of a doctor.Copy !req
258. I intend to eventually uncover
the mechanism behind this.Copy !req
259. But...Copy !req
260. for now, I want to enjoy this life as a baby to the fullest.Copy !req
261. This environment where my favorite idol
is doing her darnedest to pamper me...Copy !req
262. deeply touches the heart of
the tired working adult inside me.Copy !req
263. Coming!Copy !req
264. Oh, right, there's one more person who lives with us.Copy !req
265. Now what's the matter, Ruby?Copy !req
266. Ruby Hoshino: the girl who was born as my twin.Copy !req
267. Her name is relatively less
psychologically damaging than mine.Copy !req
268. So much so that even now I wish she'd swap with me.Copy !req
269. What's wrong, Aqua?Copy !req
270. That's Ruby, ya know?Copy !req
271. And you call yourself a mother?Copy !req
272. I've always been bad at remembering
names and faces, so I can't help it.Copy !req
273. Pretty gross, huh? Japanese men have these
illusions about how mothers should be.Copy !req
274. Don't get all international on me when
you don't even have a passport!Copy !req
275. Besides, you said you won't
go on location overseas, right?!Copy !req
276. But, you know, I'm able to the remember the names
of people I think are talented, President Satou.Copy !req
277. Close... My name is Saitou, you damn idol.Copy !req
278. Anyway... as of today, Ai returns to being an idol!Copy !req
279. We're gonna discuss your activities going forward.Copy !req
280. The first step of your comeback
is a music program tonight.Copy !req
281. It'll be broadcast live, but you're up for it, right?Copy !req
282. Of course.Copy !req
283. While you're working,
my wife will look after your children.Copy !req
284. I see...Copy !req
285. Your wife is pretty young, huh?Copy !req
286. The other members are super turned off
by the way you favor young girls.Copy !req
287. That's news to me. I'll be more careful.Copy !req
288. Is it a problem if I bring my kids to the studio?Copy !req
289. Of course it's a problem!Copy !req
290. Now listen here!Copy !req
291. If word gets out that a idol like you became a mother
of two at 16, you can kiss your idol career goodbye.Copy !req
292. I'll come under fire as the one responsible for
supervising you, and my agency will be finished.Copy !req
293. The whole lot of us will be going straight to hell!Copy !req
294. And no bringing the kids shopping
or to do paperwork at gov offices either!Copy !req
295. If you have a truly pressing emergency, you're to head
out under the guise that you are watching our kids for us.Copy !req
296. Aw, come on!Copy !req
297. What a pain, huh, Ruby?Copy !req
298. That's Aqua.Copy !req
299. As a mother, I suppose Ai could
be considered rather hopeless.Copy !req
300. But, the president and his wife
considerately cover for her.Copy !req
301. So, things may work out, after all.Copy !req
302. The rehearsal starts soon. Let's move out.Copy !req
303. Okay!Copy !req
304. Whoops!Copy !req
305. That was a close call! I almost flashed
my boobs at you, President.Copy !req
306. Well, keep 'em covered when you're outside.Copy !req
307. Nope, she's hopeless, after all!Copy !req
308. This girl's so reckless!Copy !req
309. B Komachi is coming on!Copy !req
310. We're B Komachi! Thanks for having us.Copy !req
311. Yeah, glad to have you.Copy !req
312. Aw, I don't have any experience
babysitting in the first place...Copy !req
313. Why did it fall on me...?Copy !req
314. Here's Ai-san,Copy !req
315. who has resumed her idol activities as of today!Copy !req
316. Doing alright? Are you eating properly?Copy !req
317. Yes! I'm eating plenty!Copy !req
318. That's a relief. She's doing a good job.Copy !req
319. Oh, right! Speaking of food, the other day my baby...Copy !req
320. "My baby"?Copy !req
321. Er, I mean my baby kitten!
I got a pet during my rest period, you see!Copy !req
322. Oh...Copy !req
323. Maybe she really is hopeless.Copy !req
324. Oh, I'm always blurting out such strange things...Copy !req
325. In 30 seconds,Copy !req
326. the camera will be switching over.Copy !req
327. Please give us a nice performance!Copy !req
328. Sure!Copy !req
329. Thanks for your help!Copy !req
330. Do you know B Komachi?Copy !req
331. Nope. And I'm not interested.Copy !req
332. I've listened to their recordings,
and they're neither good nor bad, just average.Copy !req
333. Well, this is the kind of stuff that sells.Copy !req
334. True.Copy !req
335. Mass-produced idols...Copy !req
336. We've gotta praise them somehow
like it or not - what we gonna do?Copy !req
337. That center girl's face is about
the only thing worthy of praise.Copy !req
338. I do recognize their name, but there's been
no talk of them these past six months.Copy !req
339. Which side's trying to push them on people?Copy !req
340. Probably started as an underground idol group.Copy !req
341. They're with Strawberry Productions - never heard of 'em.Copy !req
342. That one with the big boobs is nice.
We should get her to do pinup modeling.Copy !req
343. Can we ask her out to eat?
She seems like the producer's type.Copy !req
344. In this industry, lies and self-interest
are concealed behind the smiles.Copy !req
345. You can't be causing losses for the broadcast.Copy !req
346. To get the very best performance out of every single
performer, even the staff will lie if need be.Copy !req
347. That goes for big shots, too.Copy !req
348. They act like they're making something great,
but they only look at the numbers.Copy !req
349. On in ten seconds. Eight...Copy !req
350. seven, six... On in five seconds.Copy !req
351. Great, bring it on!Copy !req
352. Four! Three!Copy !req
353. My Ai is a bona fide liar!Copy !req
354. The president sure is a crazy guy.
If Ai's secret is exposed, he risks losing everything...Copy !req
355. Still, I get it... There's no way to not go crazy around her.Copy !req
356. In front of an excessively intense light,
people can but get scorched.Copy !req
357. They are like moths drawn to the flame.Copy !req
358. Even upon realizing their wings will
be singed off, they cannot stop.Copy !req
359. And I'm no exception. I'm glad I'm able
to watch over Ai from so close.Copy !req
360. So much so that I'm grateful
to that guy who murdered me.Copy !req
361. Should this rebirth happen to be a miracle brought
about by the many obsessions toward her,Copy !req
362. it would make total sense to me.Copy !req
363. Though, the truth is I wanted to help her
give birth to normal children.Copy !req
364. It's a force majeure.Copy !req
365. You can't compete against supernatural phenomena.Copy !req
366. So, I'm going to enjoy myself.Copy !req
367. Wait!Copy !req
368. N Station already started!Copy !req
369. Why didn't you wake me up?!Copy !req
370. Oh my god, Mama's just too cute!Copy !req
371. All the viewers should pay 100 million yen for this!Copy !req
372. Her expressiveness when she turns is outta this world!Copy !req
373. It's so eerie it's like she's an oni!Copy !req
374. Daaamn!Copy !req
375. I just had a diaper change but
I feel like I'm gonna wet myself!Copy !req
376. She has a great face, great figure,
and her singing is excellent too!Copy !req
377. Our mom is seriously a tremendous talent!Copy !req
378. I've gotta go back and watch the recording ASAP!Copy !req
379. Live broadcasts are best watched in real time,
so why didn't you get me up?!Copy !req
380. This body of mine always get so tired,
so let's help each other out!Copy !req
381. I woke you up a number of times.Copy !req
382. Oh, you did?Copy !req
383. This dummy here is also someone
who's been reborn, same as me.Copy !req
384. I ended up realizing that quite early on.Copy !req
385. What?! Drop dead!Copy !req
386. You ape-men just can't comprehend
Mama's talent and beauty!Copy !req
387. From the quality of her performances,
it's clear she's in a different league!Copy !req
388. It's inevitable that management would favor her!Copy !req
389. I bet you're just an ugly old hag!Copy !req
390. Take a look in the mirror and say that again, UGGO!Copy !req
391. Jeez, I can't believe this!Copy !req
392. Think you can hold a candle to Ai?!Copy !req
393. She was searching for "B Komachi Ai" and
engaging in fierce flame wars with haters.Copy !req
394. Can you really beat Ai, a genius idol with the perfect face and figure?!Copy !req
395. Hey... do you share the same fate as me?Copy !req
396. Huh?Copy !req
397. That baby just talked!Copy !req
398. Gross!Copy !req
399. Right back at ya.Copy !req
400. I deeply feel that...Copy !req
401. I truly had wanted to help Ai give birth to normal children.Copy !req
402. Aw, oh my god! You just record it once and
then can watch it forever - talk about value!Copy !req
403. Not a bizarre set of twins like us.Copy !req
404. Ai... Ai...Copy !req
405. You damn liar.Copy !req
406. How dare you go and make babies!Copy !req
407. Why?Copy !req
408. Why...?Copy !req
409. You tricked me!Copy !req
410. Aqua.Copy !req
411. You hungry? Wanna nurse?Copy !req
412. Huh? You'd rather not?Copy !req
413. You sure like your bottle, don't you?Copy !req
414. Just look at you go!Copy !req
415. I feel like, as an adult, being breastfed
by an idol would indeed be crossing the line.Copy !req
416. Coming!Copy !req
417. Wanna nurse again?Copy !req
418. Now you like breastfeeding, don't you, Ruby?Copy !req
419. That little...!Copy !req
420. Time for work.Copy !req
421. Okay!Copy !req
422. I'll be back later.Copy !req
423. See you later!Copy !req
424. See you!Copy !req
425. Hey, could you show a bit of restraint?Copy !req
426. Why?Copy !req
427. It's simply the law of nature for a daughter
like me to suck her mother's breast.Copy !req
428. It's a legitimate right that has been granted to me.Copy !req
429. Well, let me at least ask...
Were you a girl in your previous life too?Copy !req
430. Yep.Copy !req
431. Well, I suppose I can let it slide then.Copy !req
432. The jealousy of otaku is gross!Copy !req
433. Well, ethically speaking, a grown man
breastfeeding is just messed up!Copy !req
434. Lucky me, being able to legitimately
savor her boobs, as I was born a girl.Copy !req
435. From my ethical viewpoint, that's still a no-go.Copy !req
436. Poor Mama...Copy !req
437. It's super creepy that her own kid
is an otaku obsessed with her.Copy !req
438. Aw, that poor thing. I'll protect her for as long as I live.Copy !req
439. You're the creepier one, no doubt.Copy !req
440. I want a diaper change, so go over there!Copy !req
441. Yeah, yeah.Copy !req
442. How'd this become my job...?Copy !req
443. I mean, aren't I a company president's wife?Copy !req
444. I married him 'cause I thought I'd get
to work with handsome young guys.Copy !req
445. But the job I've been given is taking care
of a 16-year-old idol's kids?!Copy !req
446. Plus she's a single mom - the father's not in the picture!Copy !req
447. This shit's too dark!Copy !req
448. I didn't get married to be a damn babysitter!Copy !req
449. What?Copy !req
450. Being able to serve Mama should
bring nothing but happiness.Copy !req
451. She's not right in the head, is she?Copy !req
452. No, I can actually see the validity in what she's saying.Copy !req
453. Aah, you know, a scandal is
being covered up here, isn't it?Copy !req
454. That's it!Copy !req
455. If I sold the story to a weekly magazine,
I could be swimming in cash...Copy !req
456. I don't give a crap what happens
anymore - I'm gonna do it!Copy !req
457. Uh-oh, not good. What's the call? Do we kill her?Copy !req
458. Not happening. She's got too much of a size advantage.Copy !req
459. I was just kidding, but were you actually serious about it?Copy !req
460. There's no question that this could
be trouble if we just let it be...Copy !req
461. Even so...Copy !req
462. What're we gonna do?!Copy !req
463. She's snapping tons of pics of
the maternity health-record book!Copy !req
464. Actually, I think this presents an opportunity.
I have an idea.Copy !req
465. With the proceeds I get from selling this, I'll boost
my fave host to the top of the monthly rankings.Copy !req
466. O wretched girl...Copy !req
467. Thy heart's thirst cannot be quenched by champagne.Copy !req
468. Who's there?!Copy !req
469. I-I am a divine messenger.Copy !req
470. Thy excesses... can no longer be overlooked.Copy !req
471. A... "divine messenger"?Copy !req
472. Wait a minute, that baby just talked... No way!Copy !req
473. In thy experience, are mere babes capable of speech?Copy !req
474. Believe in me.Copy !req
475. Well, it's just when you talk about the divine...Copy !req
476. I don't believe in that kind of stuff...Copy !req
477. Oh, I get it!Copy !req
478. This must be a candid-camera thing! Like, some TV show
Ai-san is in where they prank the managers!Copy !req
479. Those are totally a thing!Copy !req
480. They sure went to a lot of trouble.
There's a camera somewhere around here, right?Copy !req
481. Tch... I guess this was too much of a stretch.Copy !req
482. Now, now, Ruby-chan,
it's dangerous up there on the tab-Copy !req
483. Behave thyself! I am an incarnation of Amaterasu.Copy !req
484. I am what ye call a god.Copy !req
485. "God"...Copy !req
486. Manipulated by prospects of immediate profit,Copy !req
487. thou art on the verge of abandoning thy destiny.Copy !req
488. My destiny...?Copy !req
489. Ai Hoshino was chosen by the God of Entertainment.Copy !req
490. Furthermore, those children are twins
who bear a monumental destiny.Copy !req
491. It is thy destiny to keep guard over them.Copy !req
492. Thy deeds run contrary to the will of the gods.Copy !req
493. Should thou not desist, divine punishment
shall be visited upon thee.Copy !req
494. "Divine punishment"?!Copy !req
495. What do you mean that?! In concrete terms...!Copy !req
496. In concrete terms? Specifically...Copy !req
497. Thou shalt perish.Copy !req
498. Yes, perish!Copy !req
499. No!Copy !req
500. That's super concrete!Copy !req
501. What... should I do?Copy !req
502. It is simply, really.Copy !req
503. Guard the secret of their mother and us.Copy !req
504. Moreover, dote on these children
and do everything they ask of thee.Copy !req
505. "Everything"...Copy !req
506. Do thusly, and a second marriage to a
handsome actor is not out of the question.Copy !req
507. Seriously?!Copy !req
508. I'll do it! I'll do whatever is asked of me!Copy !req
509. I'll even lick their insoles if need be!Copy !req
510. Thou needn't go that far.Copy !req
511. A second marriage to a handsome guy~Copy !req
512. Do you think that was the right call?Copy !req
513. At any rate, there is a limit to infants' scope of activities.Copy !req
514. And now we'll able to go outside.Copy !req
515. Yay!Copy !req
516. You know... that was quite a convincing performance.Copy !req
517. Did you do theater before?Copy !req
518. Nope, this was a first for me.Copy !req
519. A first? You never put on any plays at school?Copy !req
520. Well, I was raised in a bit of an usual place...Copy !req
521. Hmm?Copy !req
522. I guess it's just talent, then.Copy !req
523. Maybe you'll be an actress in the future.Copy !req
524. My future...Copy !req
525. I've never given it any thought.Copy !req
526. I found myself with a little sister.Copy !req
527. A strange gal who is an idol otaku.Copy !req
528. That said...Copy !req
529. So, Ai-chan... She dances so nimbly!
And her charisma is off the charts!Copy !req
530. Hmm...Copy !req
531. I like Ai-chan the best of anyone in the whole world,Copy !req
532. but I like you just about as much, Sensei!Copy !req
533. The passion this girl has when she talks about Ai...Copy !req
534. is just like yours...Copy !req
535. Sarina-chan.Copy !req
536. What? Did you call for me?Copy !req
537. My bad, did I wake you up?Copy !req
538. I wasn't calling out to you.Copy !req
539. If you're gonna sleep, go to your bed.Copy !req
540. Well, yeah.Copy !req
541. There's no way he was...Copy !req
542. After all, Sarina was my name in my previous life.Copy !req
543. It has been a few months since
Ai returned to being an idol.Copy !req
544. And, well, the steady rise of B Komachi...Copy !req
545. did not materialize.Copy !req
546. My pay this month is 200,000 yen...Copy !req
547. Hey, this agency's so stingy with pay.Copy !req
548. The single we just put out reached
no. 3 on the Oricon charts, didn't it?Copy !req
549. Aren't the middlemen taking too big a cut?Copy !req
550. Complaining only just now?Copy !req
551. Unlike the big players who do everything from
production to distribution, we're a puny talent agency.Copy !req
552. You came into this knowing our profits are slim, right?Copy !req
553. I've finally realized the world revolves around money.Copy !req
554. That's quite a depressing realization.Copy !req
555. Being an idol is fun,Copy !req
556. so I wouldn't mind going on like this if were just me.Copy !req
557. But, I want to send these kids to good schools
and have them take lessons and so on.Copy !req
558. To give them lots of options, I've gotta sell better
and earn as much as possible, don't I?Copy !req
559. As things stand now, I won't be able
to make these kids happy.Copy !req
560. Aww, I sure wish I'd get some job offers
for commercials or films...Copy !req
561. Now, if I were with a major agency...Copy !req
562. Well, lay off that pricey ice cream for a start.Copy !req
563. I'm heading off for my lesson.Copy !req
564. Be good while Mommy's gone, okay?Copy !req
565. Hey, don't idols usually make
like one million yen a month?Copy !req
566. Far from it.Copy !req
567. Wait, they don't?!Copy !req
568. Song royalties and TV appearance fees
are split between the members...Copy !req
569. Concerts come out in the red
if the merch doesn't sell well.Copy !req
570. And clothing expenses are deducted from their pay.Copy !req
571. Only a select handful pull in one million a month.Copy !req
572. What the hell?! The world's beyond saving when
money doesn't reach the people giving it their all!Copy !req
573. Oh, I know!Copy !req
574. All the otaku could take turns offering
up their livers to Ai, which we'll sell...Copy !req
575. That idea of yours is beyond saving...Copy !req
576. Cut it out with that post-nuclear-holocaust
view of religion.Copy !req
577. She sings and dances, and her face is out of this world...Copy !req
578. She does lessons and vocal training...Copy !req
579. And she's a hard worker who practices
choreography at home at night.Copy !req
580. B Komachi is one of the better-selling groups, and yet...Copy !req
581. Hey, manager!Copy !req
582. Why isn't our Ai getting any job offers?!Copy !req
583. What crap management!
Put more effort into sales and marketing!Copy !req
584. Easier said than done...Copy !req
585. In the end, with idol groups
you have a business situation whereCopy !req
586. dozens of people cluster together only to compete
for jobs with solo entertainers, you see.Copy !req
587. And when they can finally secure jobs
when sold as a set package,Copy !req
588. if one tries to compete as a solo performer,
there's a high hurdle to clear.Copy !req
589. Despite graduating from their idol groups
due to a desire to do solo work,Copy !req
590. they are tons of ex-idols who,Copy !req
591. unable to secure jobs on their own, work at high-end
food and drink establishments in RoppongiCopy !req
592. or become Minato girls scraping by via getting
paid to go out drinking, you know?Copy !req
593. I actually don't know...Copy !req
594. Tokyo's a scary place.Copy !req
595. I do admit that Ai is amazing.Copy !req
596. But that only extends to within the idol sphere.Copy !req
597. In the entertainment industry,Copy !req
598. you can't make it unless you have something special
that allows you to compete all on your own.Copy !req
599. A highly profitable job is not one that
requests "somebody from B Komachi" -Copy !req
600. it is one that specifically requests Ai.Copy !req
601. Being first-class as an idol is on its own not enough.Copy !req
602. Ai-chan, are you feeling a bit down?Copy !req
603. You've only just recovered,
so don't push yourself too hard, 'kay?Copy !req
604. It's nothing like that. It's just I missed lunch
and I'm starving now!Copy !req
605. What?! You some big eater all of a sudden?!Copy !req
606. Let's go over that last part again.Copy !req
607. Okay!Copy !req
608. I'm not feeling up to this today...Copy !req
609. Guess I'll do some egosurfing.Copy !req
610. Hitting me where it hurts...Copy !req
611. A sales promo event! A mini concert!Copy !req
612. The kind you need to win a ticket lottery for!Copy !req
613. This will be my first time truly seeing Mama perform live.Copy !req
614. Now, listen here.Copy !req
615. I brought you here since you kept insisting,Copy !req
616. but I'm the one who'll take the brunt of it
if the president finds out about this, got it?Copy !req
617. No cheering, running, or speaking!Copy !req
618. Put in your pacifiers and behave yourselves, okay?Copy !req
619. That's right, Ruby.Copy !req
620. We absolutely can't do anything that makes us stand out.Copy !req
621. Anything that gives a whiff of us being connected to Ai is-Copy !req
622. I get it, okay?Copy !req
623. You saw it too, right?
The way Mama was down in the dumps...Copy !req
624. I'm here because I'm worried about her.Copy !req
625. Please understand I didn't come to have fun.Copy !req
626. Today, we have three members of B Komachi with us!Copy !req
627. Yeah! Yeah! Yeah! Yeah!Copy !req
628. B Komachi! Woo-hoo!Copy !req
629. B Komachi! Woo-hoo!Copy !req
630. They can go and say that... After all, I am a professional.Copy !req
631. Besides, I don't really get it.Copy !req
632. You're the ones who want something almost inhuman.Copy !req
633. I look in the mirror and study it.
I fine tune it to the millimeter.Copy !req
634. The way I narrow my eyes, the corners of my mouth..Copy !req
635. It's all calculated.Copy !req
636. I'm always putting on the smile that
will please people the most.Copy !req
637. I am... made up of lies, after all.Copy !req
638. Goo-goo! Ga-ga! Goo-goo! Ga-ga! Goo-goo! Ga-ga!Copy !req
639. What's with those babies?!Copy !req
640. They're doing an idol-fan dance!Copy !req
641. And with such skill I can't believe they're infants!Copy !req
642. You came 'cause you were worried, huh?! Looks to me
like you're enjoying this more than anyone else!Copy !req
643. Instinct took over...!Copy !req
644. Wow...Copy !req
645. What the...? Amazing!Copy !req
646. My kids are so cuuute!Copy !req
647. Two hundred ten thousand retweets...Copy !req
648. And the reposted video already has two million views.Copy !req
649. I get that it's easier for content
with babies to go viral, but still...Copy !req
650. Let's have a little talk.Copy !req
651. Oh, I see...Copy !req
652. So this is good, huh?Copy !req
653. I'll remember that.Copy !req
654. One year has passed since then.Copy !req
655. We've grown to the point where it is no longer
suspicious for us to walk around or talk,Copy !req
656. and my sister...Copy !req
657. Mama! Mama!Copy !req
658. Hm?Copy !req
659. Pat me!Copy !req
660. Pat, pat~Copy !req
661. has superbly embodied a zealous fan who clings
to their idol and brands them "Mama."Copy !req
662. Aww, Pure Land of Perfect Bliss.Copy !req
663. Where'd you learn a difficult phrase like that?Copy !req
664. Wait, could it be that you...Copy !req
665. Well, I...Copy !req
666. Could it be that Ai finds us suspicious in...Copy !req
667. ...are like some kinda super genius?Copy !req
668. ...no way at all, so we spend peaceful days together.Copy !req
669. Must be genetic!Copy !req
670. From model to radio assistant...Copy !req
671. Ai steadily picked up more gigs,Copy !req
672. and today she has a job that could be said
to be the crystallization of all that work.Copy !req
673. Mama, your first TV drama - what fun!Copy !req
674. It's only a minor role, though.Copy !req
675. Now listen here, you two.Copy !req
676. You kept insisting, so I brought you along,Copy !req
677. but make absolutely sure not to
call Ai-san "Mama" on the set, okay?Copy !req
678. Don't forget that the story is that you're my kids.Copy !req
679. Yeah, yeah. Mama, Mama, gimme some head pats.Copy !req
680. Me too, Mama!Copy !req
681. Mama, gimme my allowance.Copy !req
682. I'm Ai from Strawberry Productions.
I look forward to working with you today.Copy !req
683. Same to you!Copy !req
684. Is something the matter, Director?Copy !req
685. No, nothing in particular.Copy !req
686. Kinda scary, isn't he?Copy !req
687. Yeah, that face of his.Copy !req
688. Hm? Whose kids are these?Copy !req
689. Oh, they're my kids.Copy !req
690. The idea of a manager bringing her kids to the set...Copy !req
691. This one of those work-style reform things?Copy !req
692. Um?Copy !req
693. Sign of the times, huh?Copy !req
694. Well, some people even bring their dogs these days.Copy !req
695. Yes, that won't be a problem. Huh?Copy !req
696. Hey, we've also got some snacks.Copy !req
697. So I was found out, huh?Copy !req
698. My children are very well behaved, you see.Copy !req
699. I'm on a diet.Copy !req
700. Twins! How cute!Copy !req
701. Oh, if I recall, this girl's a pinup model...Copy !req
702. And that one's an young performer who's called
"an adorable actress with real acting chops."Copy !req
703. Goo-goo! Ga-ga!Copy !req
704. Knock it off with that cutie-pie act.Copy !req
705. It's no use. My body's giving out.Copy !req
706. Hm?Copy !req
707. Oh, you're that manager's kid.Copy !req
708. I don't mind you being here, but if you cry
and interrupt the filming, I'll kick you out.Copy !req
709. Oh, we'd never!Copy !req
710. Though we may be a babies, we shall strive
to not make any such blunders!Copy !req
711. I am well aware that not hindering
the production process is a baseline rule.Copy !req
712. Please show favor to our agency's Ai going forward.Copy !req
713. Whoa, this baby sure is talkative!Copy !req
714. Where'd you learn all those words?!Copy !req
715. Here and there on YouTube...Copy !req
716. Man, that YouTube is amazing! Sign of the times, huh?!Copy !req
717. I see a good number of precocious child actors,
but you're really something else.Copy !req
718. You do any acting by chance?Copy !req
719. No, acting and such isn't something I...Copy !req
720. You'd be interesting up on screen.
I'd like to put you in something.Copy !req
721. Here's my business card.Copy !req
722. Give me a call if you sign up with an agency.Copy !req
723. No, if you're going to hand out work,
then give it to Ai rather than me.Copy !req
724. Oh, that idol...Copy !req
725. She has an exceptional face.
With some luck, she'll survive in the industry.Copy !req
726. This looks delicious!Copy !req
727. She needs luck despite having an exceptional face?Copy !req
728. Listen here, kid. There are three types of actors.Copy !req
729. Look at them over there.Copy !req
730. One is the star actor.Copy !req
731. Their primary role is to attract an audience.Copy !req
732. Given they also act as poster children,
they garner solid performance fees.Copy !req
733. Next is those with real talent. Their role is
to ensure the quality of the product on screen.Copy !req
734. Maintaining the programing block's brand is their job.Copy !req
735. Lastly, you've got newcomer actors.
Acting ability isn't really expected from them.Copy !req
736. They get a passing mark if they can bring
a sense of freshness to the screen.Copy !req
737. There's also the goal of giving
the next stars some experience.Copy !req
738. I suppose it's an investment the entire industry makes.Copy !req
739. In other words, all those fresh faces over
there are currently being invested in.Copy !req
740. Unless they either draw in viewers
or become well-liked on set,Copy !req
741. their places will be taken by the next crop of newcomers.Copy !req
742. It would be a great success if even one of
the newcomers here today makes it in the industry.Copy !req
743. That's the kind of world this is.Copy !req
744. Those who survive are first-class at something or other.Copy !req
745. Hmm... Well, she'll be fine, then.Copy !req
746. Ai is a first-class idol.Copy !req
747. No, even being a first-class idol won't cut it.Copy !req
748. Director!Copy !req
749. We're all ready for the set test.Copy !req
750. Okay, I'll watch from here.Copy !req
751. Ready and...!Copy !req
752. What're you saying?Copy !req
753. Want me to ask Touma-kun for you?Copy !req
754. Hey! Don't even think about it!Copy !req
755. But aren't you two always together?Copy !req
756. Her acting is average...
but she really attracts your attention.Copy !req
757. Right? She was talking about that earlier.Copy !req
758. Up on stage, I need to look cute for everyone
no matter what angle they view me from,Copy !req
759. but here it's only a single person...Copy !req
760. I just need the camera to think I'm cute.Copy !req
761. If the same tricks I use for music videos
will work, it's right in my wheelhouse.Copy !req
762. Way to go!Copy !req
763. I'll be cheering you on, okay?!Copy !req
764. She thinks of it like a music video...
Sign of the times, huh?Copy !req
765. What?! They're super well-made,
so you should really give them a look!Copy !req
766. I'll even lend you the DVDs!Copy !req
767. Keep it down, will ya?Copy !req
768. It's still too soon.Copy !req
769. It's never too late to take on a challenge.Copy !req
770. I can't wait to see your performance, Mama!Copy !req
771. Well, they did film me quite a bit.Copy !req
772. Here it comes.Copy !req
773. It's starting!Copy !req
774. You in a bad mood or something?Copy !req
775. Not really.Copy !req
776. Was it something I did?Copy !req
777. I said no!Copy !req
778. Oh, this is the scene!Copy !req
779. What is this?Copy !req
780. Aww, it's Mama!Copy !req
781. Good morning.Copy !req
782. C'mon, give her a close-up!Copy !req
783. Oh, good morning.Copy !req
784. Huh? Is something wrong?Copy !req
785. Wait! Touma!Copy !req
786. You... Why're you here?Copy !req
787. And that's why we weren't supposed to see each other.Copy !req
788. Um, what do you mean by that?Copy !req
789. What?! That's all?!Copy !req
790. Just a bit of a single scene?!Copy !req
791. They cut way too much!Copy !req
792. I wonder if my acting was bad...Copy !req
793. No, it definitely wasn't.Copy !req
794. Yes?Copy !req
795. Hey, Director, what's the big idea?!Copy !req
796. Oh, hey, precocious baby.Copy !req
797. You didn't give Ai any screen time!Copy !req
798. Yeah, about that...Copy !req
799. Her part came out great, so it's quite a shame.Copy !req
800. Well, why then?!Copy !req
801. The lead actress's agency promotes her as
"an adorable actress with real acting chops."Copy !req
802. So how's it look when a girl with
an even prettier face is sharing the screen?Copy !req
803. It'd be a problem for their image strategy, right?Copy !req
804. Ai simply appeared too cute up on screen.Copy !req
805. And so, word came down from the top to cut her
out as much as possible during editing.Copy !req
806. Good grief...Copy !req
807. The screen time a performer receives tends to be
decided by the power balance between companies,Copy !req
808. so just see it as an unexpected misfortune and accept it.Copy !req
809. I can't accept it.Copy !req
810. It's fine to dream of the entertainment industry,Copy !req
811. but it's best not to have illusions
about the entertainment industry.Copy !req
812. This isn't a place for art, but rather one for business.Copy !req
813. But that said, I understand your point,
and I feel bad about this.Copy !req
814. Mama, I know you did your very best!Copy !req
815. I hesitate to say "in exchange,"
but I'd like to offer Ai another job.Copy !req
816. I suppose I did.Copy !req
817. For a film, that is.Copy !req
818. Can't complain about that, right?Copy !req
819. Seriously?!Copy !req
820. On the condition that...Copy !req
821. you also appear in the film.Copy !req
822. Listen up, Precocious Baby.Copy !req
823. In Japan, casting is for the most part
decided upon by the higher-ups.Copy !req
824. The bigger the budget for a project,
the less it can afford to flop.Copy !req
825. In order to secure actors who are sure to draw viewers,Copy !req
826. the higher-ups have their own battles to fight.Copy !req
827. The directors with casting authority are
the very select few super heavyweightsCopy !req
828. or those working on low-budget small-scale films.Copy !req
829. So, which do I look like to you?Copy !req
830. Uh... a super-heavyweight direct-Copy !req
831. Swing and a miss.Copy !req
832. We're on the set of a low-budget film here.Copy !req
833. Director, thank you for taking care of Aqua today.Copy !req
834. No, not at all. And we're on
the same page about that matter, right?Copy !req
835. Er, yes... Aqua has joined
Strawberry Productions as of this month.Copy !req
836. The thing is, there'll be hell to pay if I use
a kid who's not affiliated with an agency.Copy !req
837. In terms of acting, I feel like my sister
is probably better than me.Copy !req
838. Nope, it's you I want.Copy !req
839. It's in exchange for your performance
that I'm giving Ai a part.Copy !req
840. In the industry, we call this bartering.Copy !req
841. It's one of the fundamentals, so keep it in mind.Copy !req
842. Bartering Ai-san for her own son...Copy !req
843. That stern-looking director has taken
quite a liking to you, Aqua-san.Copy !req
844. What in the world did you do to make this happen?Copy !req
845. Nothing all that special.Copy !req
846. Old guys for some reason tend to enjoy it when
young people have a casual attitude with them,Copy !req
847. so I don't act pompously toward him is all.Copy !req
848. You're one dreadful baby...Copy !req
849. My work saw me often interacting with seniors,
so I know how to deal with old folks.Copy !req
850. I never thought that strange skill
would prove useful now...Copy !req
851. Mama! Mama! I wanna go back to Mama!Copy !req
852. Why isn't Mama here?Copy !req
853. Because Ai doesn't film the same days I do.Copy !req
854. I wanna go home and snuggle up to her!Copy !req
855. I wanna be held to Mama's breast and pampered!Copy !req
856. Isn't she embarrassed to
be acting like that at her age?Copy !req
857. Not that I know how old she really is inside...Copy !req
858. This is a professional worksite, you know!Copy !req
859. If you came to play, head home right now!Copy !req
860. Um...Copy !req
861. Kana Arima. I'm an actress in the film.Copy !req
862. Oh, isn't she...?Copy !req
863. Hmm, what was it again?Copy !req
864. The genius child actor who can lick baking soda like that.Copy !req
865. The genius child actor who can cry in ten seconds flat!Copy !req
866. Everybody says the way I cry in dramas is amazing!Copy !req
867. Because it is amazing!Copy !req
868. You know, I don't really like this girl.Copy !req
869. Like, she seems fake, and
I have an instinctive distaste for her.Copy !req
870. There are some people who are
unusually hard on child actors...Copy !req
871. Like you, for example.Copy !req
872. I know about you! You're that kid who had an in.Copy !req
873. Back when we did the script reading, you
and that idol weren't even part of the story...Copy !req
874. Even Mama said the director forced it through!Copy !req
875. That's simply not acceptable, okay?!Copy !req
876. Well, that's not really...Copy !req
877. I watched the drama the director shot recently,
and that idol hardly had any screen time at all.Copy !req
878. I bet her acting was so horrible
they were forced to cut her parts.Copy !req
879. Seems the one thing she's good
at is buttering people up!Copy !req
880. Hey, AD, carry my bag.Copy !req
881. Um, well, hold on just a minute...Copy !req
882. Aqua...Copy !req
883. I know, but she's just a kid...Copy !req
884. I won't kill her.Copy !req
885. The rough outline of the film's plot is thatCopy !req
886. a woman with zero confidence in her appearanceCopy !req
887. for some reason goes to a sketchy hospital deep
in the mountains to get plastic surgery.Copy !req
888. Okay, let's shoot it!Copy !req
889. Yes, sir!Copy !req
890. We play the role of creepy children
she encounters at the entrance to that village.Copy !req
891. Greetings, visitor.Copy !req
892. We welcome you...Copy !req
893. Now, please do stay for a while.Copy !req
894. Huh? You're the reception party?Copy !req
895. That's a genius child actor for you - she's great.Copy !req
896. Do you have an issue with us being children?Copy !req
897. Even if I do the same thing, it will be too terrible
to watch given the difference in ability.Copy !req
898. Even a rank amateur like me understands that much.Copy !req
899. So, what should I do?Copy !req
900. Well, the standard answer is that
I should act like a creepy kid...Copy !req
901. But that's not what he wants from me, is it?Copy !req
902. The visual the director is after is surely...Copy !req
903. There's only a single lodging in this village.Copy !req
904. Once you check in, you might enjoy
taking a stroll around the village.Copy !req
905. This scene is one that was added in haste...Copy !req
906. After the director met me, he revised
the screenplay with me in mind.Copy !req
907. If my aim is to intuit his intent,
it's actually better I don't even act.Copy !req
908. It's sufficient if I just respond to the intent of his direction.Copy !req
909. He never put it into words,
but what the director wants to say is...Copy !req
910. Even without any acting, you're plenty creepy already.Copy !req
911. Well then, if you will follow me.Copy !req
912. Cut! That'll do!Copy !req
913. That's good stuff.Copy !req
914. He was just being himself, huh?Copy !req
915. You're amazing! You sent a chill down my spine.Copy !req
916. Really? That's good to hear.Copy !req
917. Nothing good about it.Copy !req
918. Clear out anything in that camera's frame!
We're gonna shoot the start of the next scene.Copy !req
919. Yes, sir!Copy !req
920. Director, reshoot the scene.Copy !req
921. Hm? But there aren't any problems with it.Copy !req
922. There's a huge problem!Copy !req
923. Just now I...Copy !req
924. wasn't nearly as good as that boy.Copy !req
925. I can't take it! One more time!Copy !req
926. I'm begging you!Copy !req
927. This time I promise I'll do better!Copy !req
928. One more time!Copy !req
929. Kana-chan!Copy !req
930. Please!Copy !req
931. Hey, Precocious.Copy !req
932. What do you think is the most
essential element for an actor?Copy !req
933. Hmm... ability or a feel for acting?Copy !req
934. Drive and effort?Copy !req
935. Well, that stuff is important, too.Copy !req
936. But in the end, it's communication skills.Copy !req
937. If fellow actors or staff take a disliking to you,
your job prospects will soon dry up.Copy !req
938. If you get a swollen head while still young
and act like a big shot, you have no future.Copy !req
939. Were you trying to rake her over the coals?Copy !req
940. I wasn't thinking anything patronizing like that.Copy !req
941. But this sort of thing is nourishment to grow.Copy !req
942. Your acting today... was exactly how I envisioned it.Copy !req
943. That girl was more impressive than me.
I was just being the way I always am.Copy !req
944. Even so, I never once instructed you to do that.Copy !req
945. Reading someone's intentions
is one part of communication skills.Copy !req
946. Acting with an understanding of the direction
and intent is of course fundamental for an actor.Copy !req
947. But precious is the actor who can even
read intent that can't be put into words.Copy !req
948. After all, the correct visual is something
we directors possess in our minds.Copy !req
949. Rather than one who does amazing acting,
become an actor who can act just as envisioned.Copy !req
950. Er, I'm not going to become an actor...Copy !req
951. And thus, I dipped my toes into the industry.Copy !req
952. So he has a proper stage name...Copy !req
953. "Aqua."Copy !req
954. I won't forget it.Copy !req
955. Next time, you won't get the best of me.Copy !req
956. Three years have passed since I was reborn as Ai's child.Copy !req
957. The film the director shot was reasonably well received,Copy !req
958. and he was nominated for the
Director's Prize at some awards ceremony.Copy !req
959. Looking back on it, I think my acting was quite skilled.Copy !req
960. However...Copy !req
961. in the end it was Ai was who carried the entire film.Copy !req
962. I don't know if that was the springboard,
but she landed a lot more work.Copy !req
963. To sum up Ai now, she's a major up-and-coming
idol/media personality... I would venture to say.Copy !req
964. Ai will soon be turning 20.Copy !req
965. Thus far, we have been able to go about our daily lives
without being uncovered by the public.Copy !req
966. And also...Copy !req
967. my corpse has not yet been found.Copy !req
968. Hmm, you're looking cute again today!Copy !req
969. Super cute!Copy !req
970. Well, you're cuter overall, Mama.Copy !req
971. What's with this rivalry?Copy !req
972. We enrolled in a preschool.Copy !req
973. That reminds me, what were
you doing before you were reborn?Copy !req
974. And how old are you really, anyway?Copy !req
975. Let's see...Copy !req
976. If I was younger than he was...Copy !req
977. What the heck? Should've figured you were just a kid.Copy !req
978. From now on you better listen to everything I say, junior.Copy !req
979. I-I'm an adult woman, okay?!Copy !req
980. Asking about a woman's age...
What an insensitive brat you are!Copy !req
981. Besides, who cares about my previous life?!Copy !req
982. Quit prying!Copy !req
983. Well, I suppose you're right.Copy !req
984. I feel depressed whenever
I think about my previous life...Copy !req
985. That's how much I've come to like my current life.Copy !req
986. Compared to my days at a demanding job,Copy !req
987. as a preschooler I just eat, sleep, and read books
and such as I please - it's an easy gig.Copy !req
988. That said, it's really something
how seriously that girl is able to play...Copy !req
989. Huh? A preschooler is reading one
of Natsuhiko Kyogoku's tomes...Copy !req
990. Okay, everyone, it's time for your dance routine.Copy !req
991. It won't be long before your families
come watch your dance...Copy !req
992. so let's practice hard today!Copy !req
993. Yes, ma'am!Copy !req
994. No! I won't do it!Copy !req
995. Ah, Ruby-chan?!Copy !req
996. Why'd you run away?Copy !req
997. Because I'm bad at dancing.Copy !req
998. Or rather, I've never done it before.Copy !req
999. Hm?Copy !req
1000. Did you always stay cooped up
in your room and play there?Copy !req
1001. Kids these days, I tell ya...Copy !req
1002. I guess I was similar to a shut-in.Copy !req
1003. I tried several times but could never do it.Copy !req
1004. I don't feel I'm capable of real exercise.Copy !req
1005. I don't know what things were like for you before...
but are you really okay with this?Copy !req
1006. You've got a long life ahead of you.Copy !req
1007. Oh? Dance practice?Copy !req
1008. How about I dance together with you?Copy !req
1009. We'll be performing an old song at
our next concert, so I've gotta practice.Copy !req
1010. Mama, your choreography is a bit off!Copy !req
1011. Huh?Copy !req
1012. At your Budokan performance, your hand was higher.Copy !req
1013. Oh? So you watched my concert video?Copy !req
1014. I'm impressed you still remember!Copy !req
1015. Of course I do.Copy !req
1016. I've seen videos of Mama's concerts hundreds...
no, thousands of times.Copy !req
1017. I remember every last bit of the choreography, too.Copy !req
1018. How'd it go again?Copy !req
1019. At this part, you went high-Copy !req
1020. You okay?Copy !req
1021. Yeah.Copy !req
1022. Ruby, with the way you move...
it's like you're ready to fall at anytime.Copy !req
1023. Well...Copy !req
1024. I was falling over all the time...Copy !req
1025. If I didn't brace myself, I'd get hurt.Copy !req
1026. If you're scared of falling over, you'll just fall even more.Copy !req
1027. Stand more confidently, with your chest out.Copy !req
1028. You'll be fine.Copy !req
1029. Trust your mama, okay?Copy !req
1030. My life came to an end with
the majority of it spent in hospital rooms.Copy !req
1031. My body was disabled, and
it mostly didn't do what I told it to.Copy !req
1032. Lying in bed, I kept longing for it so bad...Copy !req
1033. Mama's cool moves...Copy !req
1034. are all etched into my brain.Copy !req
1035. All of that light...Copy !req
1036. is burned into my retinas.Copy !req
1037. O my light...Copy !req
1038. If only I could move like that...Copy !req
1039. If only I could be so free...Copy !req
1040. More!Copy !req
1041. Move more!Copy !req
1042. My body!Copy !req
1043. Ah, it's okay for me to dance, too!Copy !req
1044. So this girl...Copy !req
1045. isn't only good at acting, huh?Copy !req
1046. She has a sense for dance...Copy !req
1047. and good looks she got from our mother.Copy !req
1048. I've just had a scary thought.Copy !req
1049. On a whim, I decided to contact
the guy I'd broken up with.Copy !req
1050. You know, our kids have gotten pretty big.Copy !req
1051. Wanna try meeting them?Copy !req
1052. No, I'm not trying to get back together
or anything like that.Copy !req
1053. What led to it was overhearing
a convo the kids were having.Copy !req
1054. I try my best not to think about it...Copy !req
1055. but I do wonder just who our father is.Copy !req
1056. Just thinking about it makes my heart sink.Copy !req
1057. You dummy.Copy !req
1058. You let a little thing like that get you down?Copy !req
1059. She obviously had a virgin conception, right?Copy !req
1060. There was never any guy in the first place.Copy !req
1061. She came to this odd conclusion,
and I thought, "Uh-oh, not good."Copy !req
1062. Our kids are super smart -
I'm sure they'll understand our situation.Copy !req
1063. Sure, so our new address is...Copy !req
1064. Ah, it's Ai!Copy !req
1065. Let's grab a pic!Copy !req
1066. You sure do love Ai, don't you?Copy !req
1067. My work is going well.Copy !req
1068. And I have over a million followers now.Copy !req
1069. The world is watching me.Copy !req
1070. Man, this is some good booze!Copy !req
1071. Come on, celebrate your new digs with a drink!Copy !req
1072. Drink up, drink up!Copy !req
1073. Wow, that's a Moriizo!Copy !req
1074. Not so fast.Copy !req
1075. Ai-san doesn't turn 20 until next week.Copy !req
1076. Please wait just a bit longer.Copy !req
1077. Ah, you're right - got me there!Copy !req
1078. The widely-popular TV drama starring B Komachi's
Ai-san reached a peak viewership of 14.2% this week.Copy !req
1079. The TV drama Ai stars in is climbing up in the ratings!Copy !req
1080. And B Komachi's work schedule is packed, too!Copy !req
1081. Next week, we're finally performing at a dome!Copy !req
1082. He's certainly in a good mood.Copy !req
1083. Well, it was always the president's dream
to have an idol he nurtured make it to a dome.Copy !req
1084. Well, all us staff share that dream, too.Copy !req
1085. Are domes really that special?Copy !req
1086. They carry a different connotation
compared to other venues.Copy !req
1087. Moreover, you can't even book a slot without
going through a specialized company.Copy !req
1088. The proficiency and track record of staff who
are able to manage a huge number of spectators...Copy !req
1089. And there's a rigorous screening process
to see if an artist is suitable for the dome.Copy !req
1090. They're venues that require a big time
commitment and lots of staff labor.Copy !req
1091. Simply having money doesn't
mean one can perform there.Copy !req
1092. They're stages onto which only a chosen few can climb.Copy !req
1093. Domes are what everyone dreams of.Copy !req
1094. I see...Copy !req
1095. When I sell well, everyone is pleased.Copy !req
1096. So I'll put on the appearance of being happy, too.Copy !req
1097. This is an important period!Copy !req
1098. Be sure not to have any scandals!Copy !req
1099. Please don't try to meet up with their father, you hear?Copy !req
1100. Of course.Copy !req
1101. I'm a liar.Copy !req
1102. Before even thinking, I say whatever fits the situation.Copy !req
1103. Even I can't distinguish my real feelings from the lies.Copy !req
1104. Mama, pat me.Copy !req
1105. Pat, pat~Copy !req
1106. Since long ago, I've always
been bad at loving something.Copy !req
1107. You don't need to do anything to try to make me happy.Copy !req
1108. I'd thought I couldn't possibly be suited to be an idol.Copy !req
1109. After all, so long as you're here beside me...Copy !req
1110. You said you were a scout, so I was wondering...Copy !req
1111. An idol? Me?Copy !req
1112. What a laugh!Copy !req
1113. My agency is just now putting together
a unit featuring middle-school models, you see.Copy !req
1114. I think you'd have a good shot at becoming the center.Copy !req
1115. Not interested.Copy !req
1116. Come on, you'd be perfect for it. I guarantee it.Copy !req
1117. I think you'd better forget all about it.Copy !req
1118. Besides, I've grown up in an children's home.Copy !req
1119. I only had a single parent from the start,
then my mom got arrested for theft when I was little.Copy !req
1120. So I was put in a home while she was away.Copy !req
1121. But, my mom never came and
picked me up after her release.Copy !req
1122. I thought if I frightened him a bit, the scout would leave.Copy !req
1123. Well, it's fine, though.Copy !req
1124. I mean, the children's home is better than getting hit.Copy !req
1125. I have no memory of ever
loving someone or being loved.Copy !req
1126. Someone like that could never be an idol, right?Copy !req
1127. The impression of idols was...Copy !req
1128. pure beings who flash smiles and
bring smiles to everyone's faces.Copy !req
1129. The polar opposite of me, a people-hating liar.Copy !req
1130. I'm sure I wouldn't be able to love the fans.Copy !req
1131. And they wouldn't love me either.Copy !req
1132. But isn't that fine?Copy !req
1133. It's not a job normal folks are suited for in the first place.Copy !req
1134. Your background gives you individuality.Copy !req
1135. B-but...Copy !req
1136. Idols say stuff like "I love all of you."Copy !req
1137. If I said that, I'd be ly-Copy !req
1138. Lying is fine.Copy !req
1139. In fact, pretty lies are what fans want.Copy !req
1140. Lying is a talent, you know.Copy !req
1141. It's all good. Go on and lie up a storm!Copy !req
1142. That's really alright?Copy !req
1143. Even if it's a lie...Copy !req
1144. it's okay to say, "I love you"?Copy !req
1145. Isn't the truth that you actually do want to love people?Copy !req
1146. It's just that you don't know how.Copy !req
1147. You just never find the right object for your love.Copy !req
1148. If you sing and dance while looking cute,
that on its own is an expression of love to the fans.Copy !req
1149. If you become an idol, phrases like
"I love you" will appear all over your lyrics.Copy !req
1150. Plus, as you continue saying "I love all of you"
the lie might become the truth.Copy !req
1151. "The lie... might become the truth."Copy !req
1152. Hearing those words, I decided to become an idol.Copy !req
1153. I wanted to love someone.Copy !req
1154. I wanted an object for my love.Copy !req
1155. I thought if I became an idol, I'd be able to love my fans.Copy !req
1156. I wanted to say "I love you" and have
it come from the bottom of my heart,Copy !req
1157. so I said the lie of "I love you" all over the place.Copy !req
1158. I thought that if I became a mother,
I'd be able to love my children.Copy !req
1159. But I have not yet once told my children I love them.Copy !req
1160. If I were to utter those words
and realize I was in fact lying...Copy !req
1161. The thought of it scares me.Copy !req
1162. That's why today I will once again lie...Copy !req
1163. believing the lies will become the truth.Copy !req
1164. Even if I end up paying for it one day...Copy !req
1165. Could that be the president and co.?Copy !req
1166. Coming!Copy !req
1167. Congrats on your dome concert.Copy !req
1168. How are your twins?Copy !req
1169. Does that hurt?!Copy !req
1170. Ai!Copy !req
1171. I was hurt worse!Copy !req
1172. It was incredibly painful!Copy !req
1173. You went and had kids even though you're an idol!Copy !req
1174. You fan-betraying slut.Copy !req
1175. Ai! Ai!Copy !req
1176. You treated us fans like we didn't exist!Copy !req
1177. I bet you mocked us behind our backs!Copy !req
1178. You damn liar!Copy !req
1179. You lured us in with your constant
"I love you! I love you!" crap!Copy !req
1180. It was all lies!Copy !req
1181. I've been irresponsible from the start...Copy !req
1182. I'm not pure, and I'm dishonest and dirty.Copy !req
1183. I don't have a good grasp of
what it means love someone...Copy !req
1184. So, instead...Copy !req
1185. I told pretty lies that would please everyone...Copy !req
1186. always hoping that one day those lies
would become the truth.Copy !req
1187. I tried my best, worked hard,
and lied with everything I had.Copy !req
1188. To me, lies are love.Copy !req
1189. And in my own way, I thought I was expressing love.Copy !req
1190. I don't know if I was able to love you and the others...Copy !req
1191. but I sang all those love songs
while thinking that I wanted to.Copy !req
1192. Hoping that someday that would be the truth.Copy !req
1193. Even now, I want to love you.Copy !req
1194. Liar...Copy !req
1195. You don't even remember me, do you?Copy !req
1196. You just want me to let you go, ri-Copy !req
1197. You're Ryousuke-kun, aren't you?Copy !req
1198. You often came to the handshake events.Copy !req
1199. Oh? Am I wrong?Copy !req
1200. Sorry, I was never very good with names.Copy !req
1201. I was happy when I got that
star sand from you as a present.Copy !req
1202. I've still got it displayed in my living room.Copy !req
1203. What the hell? I...Copy !req
1204. That's not what...!Copy !req
1205. Just get over here right now!Copy !req
1206. Ai!Copy !req
1207. I've called an ambulance!Copy !req
1208. Well, I let my guard down there.Copy !req
1209. So door chains are for times like this, huh?Copy !req
1210. They never taught us that back at the home.Copy !req
1211. Don't try to speak!Copy !req
1212. The bleeding...Copy !req
1213. It's her abdominal aorta? Shit!Copy !req
1214. I'm sorry. This is probably...Copy !req
1215. it for me.Copy !req
1216. Are you alright?Copy !req
1217. You're not hurt, are you, Aqua?Copy !req
1218. No, I'm not.Copy !req
1219. I wonder if today's dome concert will be canceled...Copy !req
1220. I feel sorry for everyone.Copy !req
1221. The movie schedule had been finalized, too.Copy !req
1222. Apologize to the director for me.Copy !req
1223. Hey, what's wrong?Copy !req
1224. What's going on over there?Copy !req
1225. Stay back, Ruby.Copy !req
1226. Tell me!Copy !req
1227. Ruby?Copy !req
1228. Your dance at your preschool event... was wonderful.Copy !req
1229. You know, I was thinking that maybe
you'll become an idol one day, too.Copy !req
1230. Mother and daughter performing together...Copy !req
1231. Sounds fun, doesn't it?Copy !req
1232. Aqua, will you be an actor?Copy !req
1233. I wonder... what kind of adults you'll grow up to be...Copy !req
1234. Aw, I'd like to see you with your school backpacks...Copy !req
1235. And on parents' day...Copy !req
1236. I want people to say, "Isn't she
a bit young to be Ruby's mother?"Copy !req
1237. As the two of you grow up... I want to be there to see it.Copy !req
1238. Not that I was the best mom or anything...Copy !req
1239. but I'm glad I gave birth to you.Copy !req
1240. And, also...Copy !req
1241. Ah, I gotta tell you this.Copy !req
1242. Ruby...Copy !req
1243. Aqua...Copy !req
1244. I love you.Copy !req
1245. Ah, I was finally able to say it.Copy !req
1246. I'm sorry... it took me so long.Copy !req
1247. I'm so relieved.Copy !req
1248. Those words definitely weren't a lie.Copy !req
1249. Ai...?Copy !req
1250. Ai...?Copy !req
1251. Ai-san from the idol group B Komachi
has been murdered.Copy !req
1252. Before dawn this morning, a report came in from
her Tokyo condo that "A man is stabbing a woman."Copy !req
1253. When the police rushed over,Copy !req
1254. they found a woman thought to be Ai-san
who had been stabbed in her abdomenCopy !req
1255. and had collapsed and was bleeding.Copy !req
1256. She was then pronounced dead
at the hospital she was transported to.Copy !req
1257. The man thought to be the culprit
is an enthusiastic fan of Ai-san.Copy !req
1258. Several hours after the incident he made a suicide
attempt and was pronounced dead at a hospital.Copy !req
1259. According to the Metropolitan Police,
Ai-san had just recently moved,Copy !req
1260. and they are looking into the possibility that the man had
an accomplice as they proceed with the investigation.Copy !req
1261. It has been announced that her planned
dome concert has been canceled,Copy !req
1262. and in front of the venue numerous fans
have given themselves over to grief.Copy !req
1263. The sensational news that an idol had been murdered
by her fan after which the culprit committed suicideCopy !req
1264. broke before even an hour had passed.Copy !req
1265. The public's response was largely sympathetic.Copy !req
1266. However, just as I had feared,Copy !req
1267. there were some who treated the deceased like
a plaything and sought to attract attention to themselves.Copy !req
1268. With so many unfounded speculations
and nasty anonymous writings,Copy !req
1269. there were some that landed close to the truth.Copy !req
1270. What's do you mean "hardly surprising"?Copy !req
1271. Well?!Copy !req
1272. If an idol gets a romantic partner, it's hardly
surprising if she's murdered?! Huh?!Copy !req
1273. That's a bunch of crap!Copy !req
1274. You go and fall totally in love with idols!
So isn't it selfish to say idols can't fall in love?!Copy !req
1275. You're just taking out your anger about
not having a girlfriend on women!Copy !req
1276. You're disgusting! Die!Copy !req
1277. Why is the internet like this?Copy !req
1278. Mom is dead, and now there's all
this stuff that makes me wanna die...Copy !req
1279. So if you're famous, people can
say whatever they want about you?Copy !req
1280. What's this "the price of fame" crap?Copy !req
1281. You say stuff like "the customer is king"... but
that line isn't meant to be used by you bastards!Copy !req
1282. Don't use the words said by hurt people
to satisfy themselves... as an excuse to hurt others.Copy !req
1283. Once three days had passed,
the content surrounding Ai's death had run its course.Copy !req
1284. And after the news turned to a slightly
early snow paralyzing the transport network,Copy !req
1285. the topic wasn't brought up again.Copy !req
1286. It was as if the snow... was covering up Ai's death.Copy !req
1287. As for us, it seems the president and
his wife had transferred us to their family register,Copy !req
1288. so we never became front-and-center news.Copy !req
1289. Considering that the culprit was
already dead and my own age,Copy !req
1290. the police's questioning of me
was limited to simple matters,Copy !req
1291. but the victim counseling went on for quite some time.Copy !req
1292. Would you consider becoming my children for real?Copy !req
1293. Of course, Ai-san will always be your only mother,Copy !req
1294. and you don't need to think of me as your mother...Copy !req
1295. But, I do think of you two as my own children.Copy !req
1296. How about it?Copy !req
1297. Mama said... that maybe I would become an idol.Copy !req
1298. Do you think I have what it takes to be one?Copy !req
1299. It's no use becoming one anyway, right?Copy !req
1300. If you want to make money,
a different job would be quicker and easier,Copy !req
1301. and the fans are always selfish, and you'll face
a barrage of criticism if you get a boyfriend.Copy !req
1302. Yeah, even so...Copy !req
1303. Mama sparkled.Copy !req
1304. Ruby will probably bounce back...Copy !req
1305. In my several years living with her I came to understand
she's pure of heart, for better or worse.Copy !req
1306. But I...Copy !req
1307. have died once already anyway.Copy !req
1308. If Ai's not here, then this world...Copy !req
1309. That stalker and the man who
killed me are one in the same.Copy !req
1310. How did he pin down the hospital
Ai had been admitted to?Copy !req
1311. Why'd he come to her new residence
she'd only just moved to?Copy !req
1312. The culprit was a student
without special skills of any kind.Copy !req
1313. I simply can't believe he'd be
capable of such detective work.Copy !req
1314. Someone was feeding him information.Copy !req
1315. And it must have been someone quite close to Ai.Copy !req
1316. As far as I know, it was only the president
who knew about her hospital.Copy !req
1317. But would he do such a thing to the public face of his
agency who he cherished so greatly?Copy !req
1318. One of her co-workers?Copy !req
1319. No, the B Komachi girls weren't even that close, and
I never saw anyone who seemed like a good friend of Ai.Copy !req
1320. It's evident Ai didn't have any relatives who were around,Copy !req
1321. and it appeared she didn't know
their contact details either...Copy !req
1322. So that only leaves...Copy !req
1323. our father.Copy !req
1324. She stubbornly kept him a secret from the president,
but considering the how narrow Ai's social circle was,Copy !req
1325. there's a high probability the guy is in the same industry.Copy !req
1326. Seeing that he and I are related by blood,Copy !req
1327. I can infer his identify by DNA testing his hair.Copy !req
1328. The guy who put Ai through all of that
is someone in the entertainment industry.Copy !req
1329. I can't die yet.Copy !req
1330. Not until I find him and kill him by my own hand!Copy !req
1331. Director.Copy !req
1332. Oh, Precocious...Copy !req
1333. Well, at a time like this, I'm at a loss for what to say.Copy !req
1334. You don't need to bother with that.Copy !req
1335. Instead, I'd like to ask a favor of you.Copy !req
1336. What is it?Copy !req
1337. Would you consider raising me?Copy !req
1338. Come on.Copy !req
1339. You're still not ready, Ruby?Copy !req
1340. Jeez, just wait a minute, Aqua.Copy !req
1341. This uniform might be cute, but it's pretty complicated.Copy !req
1342. But, it sure is cute!Copy !req
1343. Don't be making us late on the first day, okay?Copy !req
1344. Isn't your skirt a bit too short?Copy !req
1345. You know, you've always sounded like an old man.Copy !req
1346. Oh, that's right!Copy !req
1347. Mom, we're heading out now.Copy !req
1348. And thus the prologue concludes,
and the curtain rises on a new tale...Copy !req
1349. And now, I begin my revenge play.Copy !req
1350. Is it recording now?Copy !req
1351. Okay! I thought it would be nice to have this on video.Copy !req
1352. Once you're grown up, it would be great if we're able
to watch this together while enjoying some alcohol.Copy !req
1353. Though, I highly doubt I'll still be an idol at that age.Copy !req
1354. Oh, you two might be idols
yourselves by that point, though!Copy !req
1355. I mean, you're my kids, so it could totally happen.Copy !req
1356. In any case, please grow up healthy.Copy !req
1357. As your mother, that is my sole wish.Copy !req