1. Glossy hair that is well cared for.Copy !req
2. A baby face that hasn't lost its innocence.Copy !req
3. A personality reminiscent of an airhead.Copy !req
4. I must admit...Copy !req
5. based on my experience of
following idols for many years,Copy !req
6. she's the kinda girl who'd be
crazy popular with hardcore otaku!Copy !req
7. I don't much like your perspective or analysis.Copy !req
8. If it seems she'll be popular, it's all good.Copy !req
9. Why not at least try asking her?Copy !req
10. Well, I get your point...Copy !req
11. But, you know, Loli-senpai and I have
a rather unusual relationship, right?Copy !req
12. You do?Copy !req
13. I mean, isn't she kinda obnoxious toward me?!Copy !req
14. Probably 'cause you always
saying "baking soda" around her.Copy !req
15. Anyway, I'll call her over, so at least try talking to her.Copy !req
16. Then, if you still feel there's no hope of getting along,
you can forget the whole thing.Copy !req
17. What could it be?Copy !req
18. What's this all about?Copy !req
19. "Something important"... He sounds so serious.Copy !req
20. What?Copy !req
21. Is he going to...?Copy !req
22. Oh, boy...Copy !req
23. What?Copy !req
24. Sorry to keep-Copy !req
25. We've been waiting.Copy !req
26. You're late.Copy !req
27. Huh?Copy !req
28. Go wait till hell freezes over.Copy !req
29. Why's your sister here too?Copy !req
30. It's actually Ruby who wants to talk to you.Copy !req
31. I got psyched up for nothing.Copy !req
32. Well, what is it? I'm busy myself,
so you've got 20 seconds.Copy !req
33. Talk about being blunt...Copy !req
34. Aqua!Copy !req
35. Right now, if I ask her to be idol with me, isn't that
basically telling her I think she's cute enough to be one?!Copy !req
36. That really irritates me!Copy !req
37. What's with that sense of pride?Copy !req
38. You want to start being an idol
as soon as possible, right?Copy !req
39. It's no time to be stubborn, is it?Copy !req
40. Yeah, true... Good point.Copy !req
41. Kana Arima-san, would you be an idol together with me?Copy !req
42. "Idol"?Copy !req
43. Where's this coming from?Copy !req
44. Strawberry Productions is working
on putting together an idol group.Copy !req
45. And we're looking for members...Copy !req
46. I heard that you're a freelancer, so...Copy !req
47. Well, to be frank, I guess I'm scouting you.Copy !req
48. Are you being serious?Copy !req
49. I'm serious, and this is important.Copy !req
50. Give me some time to think about it.Copy !req
51. Nah, it's a no for me.Copy !req
52. If I become an idol, I'll lose out
on jobs reserved for young actors,Copy !req
53. and my main work will be idol gigs where
the old is constantly giving way to the new.Copy !req
54. And if I don't find success as an idol,
I'll be out of work on both fronts.Copy !req
55. As someone responsible for crafting
her own image, the risk is too great.Copy !req
56. That said...Copy !req
57. this is Ruby Hoshino.Copy !req
58. There's something about her that
reminds me of the genius idol, Ai.Copy !req
59. I only worked with Ai that one time, but she the real deal -
it was natural she became a big success.Copy !req
60. My keen nose as an entertainer...Copy !req
61. senses the potential in this girl.Copy !req
62. But even so...Copy !req
63. Strawberry Productions isn't a major agency, and they
don't have a track record in launching new projects.Copy !req
64. Above all, it's questionable if I'm cute enough
to find success as an idol...Copy !req
65. I'm not so foolish as to take on a reckless gamble.Copy !req
66. I'm sorry, but-Copy !req
67. I beg you, Kana Arima.Copy !req
68. Please be an idol with my sister.Copy !req
69. But, I'm not all that cute in-Copy !req
70. No, you are cute.Copy !req
71. I wouldn't just ask you to be an idol on a whim.Copy !req
72. You're far cuter than the run-of-the-mill idols out there.Copy !req
73. I feel that my precious sister
would be safe in your hands.Copy !req
74. Oh? But...Copy !req
75. I beg you, please become an idol.Copy !req
76. Th-there's no way!Copy !req
77. Please.Copy !req
78. I said no!Copy !req
79. I'm placing my trust in you and requesting you do this.Copy !req
80. Jeez! No matter how many times you ask,
it's not happening!Copy !req
81. I'll never do it!Copy !req
82. Welcome to Strawberry Productions.
We'll give you a warm reception.Copy !req
83. Intellectually, I know this a bad decision!Copy !req
84. Why am I always like this?!Copy !req
85. Let's give this our all, Senpai.Copy !req
86. I never imagined you'd actually get her to join...Copy !req
87. How'd you pull it off?Copy !req
88. Nothing special. I just read her like a book.Copy !req
89. Kana Arima can be very empathetic,
and she's susceptible to pushiness.Copy !req
90. Based on her personality,Copy !req
91. I thought tearfully pleading and twisting her arm
would be effective, and, sure enough, they were.Copy !req
92. Oh, guys like you...Copy !req
93. If you keep pulling that stuff, one of these days
it's gonna come back to bite you.Copy !req
94. Be careful when you walk alone at night.Copy !req
95. Hey, can you still cry in ten seconds?Copy !req
96. I don't feel I've done anything wrong.Copy !req
97. Huh? Are you mocking me?!Copy !req
98. Besides, it's not like I lied.Copy !req
99. Not at all!Copy !req
100. Well, a former genius child actor -
a title that no longer means anything -Copy !req
101. has simply become a former-genius-child-actor idol.Copy !req
102. In any case, I needed a shot in the arm of some type.Copy !req
103. You're desperate to convince yourself, huh?Copy !req
104. Plus, by being with the same agency as him,
we'll have more chances to work together,Copy !req
105. and I feel like he's got some techniques I can steal.Copy !req
106. You think so?Copy !req
107. Hey, does Aqua have his next job lined up?Copy !req
108. Hmm...Copy !req
109. Well, he does, but...Copy !req
110. What's with the sour face?Copy !req
111. Here.Copy !req
112. What?!Copy !req
113. Aqua's in a dating show...?!Copy !req
114. Hello!Copy !req
115. Uh, I'm Yuki Sumi. I'm a 1st-year in high school.Copy !req
116. She has an amazing figure!Copy !req
117. She's well put together from head to toe.Copy !req
118. I'm Nobuyuki Kumano! Dancing is my specialty.Copy !req
119. I'm Akane Kurokawa, a 2nd-year
high school student and actor.Copy !req
120. Whoa, it's that girl.Copy !req
121. Oh? You know her?Copy !req
122. Well, I guess so...Copy !req
123. I'm MEM-cho, a 3rd-year high schooler.Copy !req
124. I stream on YouTube!Copy !req
125. Nice to meet you!Copy !req
126. They have those types on the show too, huh?Copy !req
127. She sure is cute!Copy !req
128. I'm Kengo Morimoto. I'm in a band.Copy !req
129. Nice to meet ya!Copy !req
130. So, what grade are you in?Copy !req
131. Second year of high school.Copy !req
132. Third year of high school.Copy !req
133. Oh, you're all older than me.Copy !req
134. Ah, I get it.Copy !req
135. It's a show where high schoolersCopy !req
136. That's okay! Right?Copy !req
137. Yeah.Copy !req
138. who're all entertainers get to know each other
better through various events on the weekends,Copy !req
139. Of course.Copy !req
140. How kind. I look forward to being on the show with you!Copy !req
141. and in the end they either couple up or don't.Copy !req
142. Yeah, same!Copy !req
143. I wonder who the last person will be?Copy !req
144. Yeah, me too.Copy !req
145. Given it's one of Producer Kaburagi's shows,
it's no surprise everyone's good-looking.Copy !req
146. Oh, it's my big brother!Copy !req
147. Hello!Copy !req
148. I'm Aqua! Whew, I'm feeling really nervous.
It's nice to meet you all!Copy !req
149. Uh, who's that?!Copy !req
150. Isn't my brother a sulky guy
who gives off a gloomy aura?!Copy !req
151. He's taking putting on a character too far!Copy !req
152. Aw, you're so handsome! I really admire actors.Copy !req
153. Aww, my brother is critical of these cutesy-girl types.
She doesn't have a chance with him.Copy !req
154. You're cute yourself, MEM-cho.
I'm feeling all bashful now.Copy !req
155. What? Drop dead.Copy !req
156. What's his deal?! He only ever called me cute
when he was trying to get me to join you!Copy !req
157. Must be in a good mood surrounded by all those girls.
I'll give him a talking-to when he gets home.Copy !req
158. In the end, he's just another male.Copy !req
159. Look how he acts the second he finds
a female who's an easy target.Copy !req
160. Girls, this is a show for public consumption,
so just calm down.Copy !req
161. If he doesn't act like that, the show won't work.Copy !req
162. I can understand how seeing a guy you're close
with flirt with girls would tick you off, though.Copy !req
163. Aqua's an actor, too.Copy !req
164. Perhaps he thinks he should be portraying
that kind of character?Copy !req
165. Acting...Copy !req
166. I know, but still!Copy !req
167. This is a show where they really profess their feelings
and become a couple at the end, right?Copy !req
168. Yeah, true.Copy !req
169. Even if it's for form's sake,
they'll probably stick to that storyline.Copy !req
170. If the profession of love works out,
they kiss and stuff, right?Copy !req
171. Well, that's normally how it goes.Copy !req
172. Why'd he ever agree to be on the show?Copy !req
173. If you keep on acting, eventually
you'll be asked to do a kissing scene yourself.Copy !req
174. Being businesslike about it is part of the job.Copy !req
175. In this industry, if you cling to strict views on chastity,
you're asking to get hurt in the future.Copy !req
176. I know, but...Copy !req
177. And, here's my dog...Copy !req
178. Uh-huh.Copy !req
179. See, pretty cute, right?Copy !req
180. Take a good look!Copy !req
181. Yeah, what a cutie!Copy !req
182. What a pain...Copy !req
183. And, and, look how cute that little butt is when my doggie's eating.Copy !req
184. This standard teen chat where we agree
with each other about everything is getting to me.Copy !req
185. How'd I end up doing this?Copy !req
186. If you agree to the show, I'll give you the inside scoop
on Ai, including stuff even her agency didn't know.Copy !req
187. For example, details of her relationships with guys.Copy !req
188. In any case, I've got to follow through... for the sake
of getting info on Ai out of Producer Kaburagi.Copy !req
189. That should provide some clues
in the search for our father.Copy !req
190. Now, this is how the show works:Copy !req
191. You can go ahead and converse freely with each other.Copy !req
192. However, please do pay attention
to the angles of the fixed cameras.Copy !req
193. When the cameraman gets closer - if you're able to -Copy !req
194. it'd be a big help if you can have a chat that sums up
what you'd been talking about right beforehand.Copy !req
195. You're good to go!Copy !req
196. Dating reality shows have been around for 20 years,
so a reasonable amount of know-how has accumulated.Copy !req
197. Okay!Copy !req
198. The style of directing for reality guarantees
the show's entertainment valueCopy !req
199. while also leaving things in the hands
of each individual on screen.Copy !req
200. Excuse me... Is the way I'm doing it okay?Copy !req
201. Aah, I think that'll be fine initially.Copy !req
202. Well, if you can make it seem you're on closer terms
next time you're conversing, you'll be helping us out.Copy !req
203. The viewers want a heart-racing experience too.Copy !req
204. Oh, makes sense.Copy !req
205. So they really don't use scripts on these shows, huh?Copy !req
206. I have no idea what we're supposed to talk about.Copy !req
207. Yeah, right?Copy !req
208. Reality shows don't have scripts.Copy !req
209. However, they do feature directing.Copy !req
210. People differ in whether they take what
the director says as advice or as commands.Copy !req
211. I'm timid and unable to put myself out there,
and I'm not a skilled conversationalist either.Copy !req
212. I bet I'll get overlooked.Copy !req
213. Why'd you decided to take the job?Copy !req
214. The public face of my agency has
a policy of not turning down any jobs.Copy !req
215. She sucks up all the work that comes into our agency,
so I'm basically free year-round.Copy !req
216. I at least wanna put up a struggle.
And then, Kaburagi-san got in touch...Copy !req
217. Oh.Copy !req
218. It was good timing, plus I've never been
in a romantic relationship before.Copy !req
219. Oh, get out!Copy !req
220. Aw, come on, I'm telling the truth.Copy !req
221. I'm still a 1st-year high schooler, you know?Copy !req
222. You're way off base if you think
all entertainers must be dating someone.Copy !req
223. You're not interested in romance?Copy !req
224. Don't be silly. I mean, I'm a guy, right?Copy !req
225. But, I've been unable to shake a past love.Copy !req
226. Well, on reflection, I'm not sure it was romantic love.Copy !req
227. I still haven't fully digested it... even a bit.Copy !req
228. Hmm... It was complicated, huh?Copy !req
229. Oh, did you get a crush on a teacher or something?Copy !req
230. Something quite like that, maybe.Copy !req
231. Then, you've gotta get over it, right?Copy !req
232. Hey, did you hear?Copy !req
233. The couple from last season kissed at the end.Copy !req
234. Well, yeah, I did some prep for the show.Copy !req
235. I was worried there might not be any quality guys...Copy !req
236. but, I might be able to do a kiss if it's with you.Copy !req
237. Behind me.Copy !req
238. The cameraman's recording us.Copy !req
239. Don't look right at the camera.Copy !req
240. I'm sure they'll use this in the show.Copy !req
241. Let's get along, okay?Copy !req
242. She's got a nice personality.Copy !req
243. "Timid"? I think not.Copy !req
244. I see... This is how it is with reality shows.Copy !req
245. At any rate, I'm your little sister, so of course you going
out with a type of girl I dislike would bother me!Copy !req
246. Therefore, I'll decide which girl you should date.Copy !req
247. Talk about self-centered.Copy !req
248. My top recommendation is...Copy !req
249. Yukipon!Copy !req
250. I bet she's a pure-hearted good girl!Copy !req
251. You're not a good judge of this stuff,
so stay away from dating for a while.Copy !req
252. What?!Copy !req
253. Frill-chan's absent again today, huh?Copy !req
254. She said she started filmin' a new TV drama,
so she must be pretty busy.Copy !req
255. Hmm...Copy !req
256. What about you, Minami-chan?Copy !req
257. I'll be headin' to a shoot after school.Copy !req
258. I see...Copy !req
259. My brother's filming again today...Copy !req
260. Senpai, you're used to not having any work, right?Copy !req
261. How've you been passing the time?Copy !req
262. Watch it or I'll give ya a brain-shaking jab to the jaw!Copy !req
263. If you have free time, then study.Copy !req
264. Being an idol is a jobCopy !req
265. where you're at your peak for a short time and
struggle to support yourself even if you sell well,Copy !req
266. so it'll benefit your life if you do something
that helps you get into a good college.Copy !req
267. That's rather blunt.Copy !req
268. Isn't there anything we can do right now?Copy !req
269. New idols do gigs where they sing and dance at clubs,
and occasionally they take on a media-related job, right?Copy !req
270. On top of not having any songs,
we still haven't decided on a group name.Copy !req
271. What could we possibly do right now?Copy !req
272. We don't have a name yet is 'cause
you keep making things difficult!Copy !req
273. Well, once we have a name, this'll all start feeling real.Copy !req
274. It's like, I still can't bring myself to call myself an idol...Copy !req
275. Why not? "I'm Kana Arima, an idol"!Copy !req
276. It's embarrassing!Copy !req
277. How am I supposed to explain to my parents
I'm a self-proclaimed idol with no track record?!Copy !req
278. If you had a track record, could you stop shilly-shallying?Copy !req
279. In that case, let's build one up.Copy !req
280. What's with that cheap camera?Copy !req
281. It might be cheap, but it gets the job done.Copy !req
282. For new idols at the bottom of the ladder, it used to be
standard to hand out flyers and perform at joint concerts,Copy !req
283. but times have changed.Copy !req
284. These days, the heart of idol culture is online.Copy !req
285. It's also the best value for money
for generating grassroots support.Copy !req
286. So, you two should also start by
making a name for yourselves online.Copy !req
287. You mean like YouTubers?Copy !req
288. Yes. It'll be efficient if you establish a built-in audience
and then invite them to your concerts, right?Copy !req
289. You're so smart, Miyako-san!Copy !req
290. President, aren't you taking
an overoptimistic view of the internet?Copy !req
291. If you put a girl like this who's just a pretty face online,
we'll only get a few thousand subscribers at best.Copy !req
292. What did you say?Copy !req
293. Even with my fans, it's questionable if we'd reach 10,000.Copy !req
294. Besides, we'd only be able to get about one percent to
show up to an offline event, so it'd be really tough going.Copy !req
295. Well, I'd agree if we were talking about amateurs.Copy !req
296. But Strawberry Productions manages many streamers
and excels in the online segment.Copy !req
297. We've got the know-how.Copy !req
298. In fact, I've just gotten hold of someone willing to help,
so I hope you learn a lot from him.Copy !req
299. Well then, they're in your hands now.Copy !req
300. Leave it to me!Copy !req
301. I-it's a pervert!Copy !req
302. Oh, it's Pieyon!Copy !req
303. Huh? Who?!Copy !req
304. He's super popular with elementary
and middle schoolers!Copy !req
305. You don't know Pieyon, the masked
strength-training YouTuber?!Copy !req
306. Muscular cheep.Copy !req
307. He's out top earner!Copy !req
308. It's my first time hearing of the
masked strength-training genre!Copy !req
309. Abdominals and thighs!Copy !req
310. I barely watch YouTube, you see.Copy !req
311. So this is the kind of thing kids are into these days...Copy !req
312. Cheep?Copy !req
313. Sure enough, we live in a warped society.Copy !req
314. That's no way to talk to Pieyon!Copy !req
315. Pieyon-san, please tell her off!Copy !req
316. In the end, the internet is about
making the biggest impact,Copy !req
317. or I should say it's a character-based business
that reuses material from TV shows.Copy !req
318. I bring in 100 million yen a year.Copy !req
319. I'm sorry for belittling you.Copy !req
320. Listen up. There are several techniques
for gaining subscribers.Copy !req
321. What might they be?Copy !req
322. Uploading every day!Copy !req
323. Already having name recognition?Copy !req
324. Well, yeah, that's true.Copy !req
325. But you two have neither name recognition
nor the perseverance to post daily, right?Copy !req
326. Harsh...Copy !req
327. However, there's a secret technique
for quickly and easily gaining subscribers.Copy !req
328. I was waiting to hear that, Sensei!Copy !req
329. Please, teach us!Copy !req
330. Well, you see...Copy !req
331. Cheep, cheep, cheep!Copy !req
332. Pieyon Channel!Copy !req
333. Okay, today, I'm tied down by obligations.Copy !req
334. An idol group at my agency?Copy !req
335. It seems they're putting one together,
so I was told to use my channel to promote them!Copy !req
336. At first, I thought I'd decline...Copy !req
337. but given it was the president asking...Copy !req
338. And so, today I bring you...!Copy !req
339. Pieyon Boot Dance! If they can keep with me for
one hour, they can reveal their faces - let's go!Copy !req
340. This's tough!Copy !req
341. He's living up to his strength-straining
YouTuber branding given how intense this is!Copy !req
342. Put on these silly masks and dance,
he says. He trying to kill us?!Copy !req
343. I can't breathe!Copy !req
344. Doesn't he know we need oxygen?!Copy !req
345. How'd this happen to me?!Copy !req
346. A collaboration is the best way to promote yourselves!Copy !req
347. Collaborating with a famous YouTuber
is the quickest and easiest path!Copy !req
348. This time, you'll be appearing on my channel,
but what angle should we take?Copy !req
349. Since you two are idols,
maybe I could prank you while you're sleeping?Copy !req
350. Oh, that sounds like a good idea.Copy !req
351. Huh? But if you tell us you'll prank us
in our sleep ahead of time, it won't be a prank, right?Copy !req
352. Are you being serious?Copy !req
353. If a crew went to film an idol getting woken up,
what would happen if she were sleeping with a guy?Copy !req
354. With this kind of thing, they're notified the day before.Copy !req
355. Really?!Copy !req
356. But, this will be our first job.Copy !req
357. I don't want any lies.Copy !req
358. And that led to this! It's too extreme!Copy !req
359. I can endure this since I've been going on long runs,
but for a rank amateur like her...Copy !req
360. This's rough... I feel like I'm gonna die.Copy !req
361. Okay, well done! Now take off
your costumes and introduce yourselves!Copy !req
362. I'm Ruby Hoshino... with Strawberry Productions.Copy !req
363. I'm a self-proclaimed idol!Copy !req
364. Okay, now you too!Copy !req
365. I'm Kana Arima! I'm a self-proclaimed idol! Hello!Copy !req
366. Hey, I recall hearing that name.Copy !req
367. You heard it is all?!Copy !req
368. Well, fantastic, just fantastic.Copy !req
369. I'd been planning to edit it to make it seem
you lasted an hour, but you really cranked it out.Copy !req
370. The viewers won't be able to tell,
but people on set sure see it.Copy !req
371. You know, I like you girls.Copy !req
372. Oh, there's something important I forgot to ask!Copy !req
373. Do you have a group name?Copy !req
374. You can just go ahead and decide for us, Ruby.Copy !req
375. Really?Copy !req
376. Well, let's see... Our name will be...Copy !req
377. B Komachi!Copy !req
378. Huh? Is that really okay?Copy !req