02x12 - Reunion

[bunniefuu]

Wow!

Mr. Himura is a genius!

It's only a demo,

but it's good enough to sell.

I feel nothing but guilt

knowing you two are

going to ruin this song with your voices.

You're as bitter as usual.

No worries.

We'll edit the sample

with Cubase and ProTools.

That'll make a tone-deaf singer

sound fairly good.

Doesn't it make you sad to say that?

So, your new song is done?

Yup. It's our first original song

as the new B-Komachi.

The song sounds great.

I'll show them how much buzz

I can create with the skills I have.

I see. The song's that good, huh?

I know we were only planning to sh**t

"STAR☆T" this time,

but do you want to

sh**t that song as well?

What? Isn't that difficult, schedule-wise?

We only need one day in the studio

to sh**t "STAR☆T".

As for the storyboard, I often get ideas

on the kind of videos I want to sh**t

when I'm taking walks along the river.

We won't need much prep time

if you don't mind working with my ideas.

What do you think?

Well

I think I'm gonna be counting on you.

I'm so glad

I have a talented creator as my friend.

Let me confirm it with the president.

Thanks for having me.

Why do we have an outsider with us?

You're the one who said

this is a relaxation trip.

I know that, but still!

The real Akane! I watched "Love For Real"!

You're so pretty! So cute!

Oh, please.

You're much prettier than me, Ruby.

Why is such a pretty girl

dating my brother?

What does he have on you?

Just what kind of person

do you think I am?

He may not be perfect,

but I hope you'll be with him forever.

No need to stay forever.

And also, can I call you

"Sis" from now on?

What?

I've always wanted an older sister.

You're gonna be my sister someday, right?

You're marrying him, aren't you?

Well, I

What did I do to deserve this?

I've been looking forward to this trip.

Who am I supposed to root for?!

WELCOME TO TAKACHIHO

WELCOME TO TAKACHIHO

THE TOWN OF MYTHS, VALLEYS AND TRANQUILITY

What kind of twist of fate is this?

For me to be back at this place

Welcome to Takachiho!

I'm Anemone, the video director.

Anemone!

Mem-cho, long time no see.

I'm Saitou from Ichigo Production.

Pleased to meet you.

Likewise.

Thank you for coming all the way out here

during such a busy time.

Interesting townscape, right?

Oh, yes.

Why did you set up your company here?

Well, partly because

we originally focused on computer graphics

and special effects.

But the main reason

is because I like nature.

-This is the place

-The air is clear.

The place where

I was born, raised, and died.

Like a spiritual hot spot

with many large shrines?

It's also famous for worshipping

the goddess of entertainment.

Really?

What was her name?

She's in the Japanese mythology

Ame-no-Uzume-no-Mikoto.

A goddess

worshipped at Aratate Shrine, correct?

Oh, you know about it? She's a goddess of

songs and performing arts.

Many entertainers from Tokyo

come to pay their respects as well.

She also brings good luck, so it's great

for business and negotiations too.

Really? Let's go pay our respects.

I've heard of it,

but I've never been there.

You should.

But first,

we're sh**ting two music videos,

so our schedule is super tight.

Let's get you changed into your costumes

and head to the studio!

-Okay.

-Yes.

Good luck.

So hectic.

What should we do?

There's the Amanoiwato Shrine

from Japanese mythology nearby.

The cave where Amaterasu shut herself in

and the gods gathered

to throw a party to lure her out.

Gods, huh?

Do you like occult stories?

I wouldn't say I like them,

but I think there's some truth to them.

These stories are intriguing, aren't they?

There's a place I want to go.

Sure, let's go where you want to go.

Where is it?

-A hospital.

-What?

Do you have a stomachache?

I have some medicine.

It's not that.

The hospital

where Ruby and I were born is here.

GAMADASE MARKE

Are your grandparents from around here?

Did your mom come back

to have you two here?

Well, something like that.

Mem didn't seem to know

that this was our hometown.

What a coincidence.

I was surprised too.

I just need to check something.

I'll be back in a bit.

Excuse me.

I think a doctor by the name of

Gorou Amamiya used to work here.

Amamiya?

We suddenly lost contact with Mr. Amamiya,

so the hospital treated it

as a resignation.

I see.

It's been 15 years.

Obviously, the staff had changed

and none of my

close colleagues were there.

What did you want to check?

Someone I know used to work there.

Hey, where are you going?

To look for something.

You wait inside, Akane.

No, I'll come with you.

You were an active child, weren't you?

Even if you liked running around

in the wild, this is a bit too much.

It should be around here.

Akane. Hypothetically

if I had lost a pet here

about 15 years ago,

do you think I can find its corpse?

If you buried it,

you might be able to find its bones.

But if it was left outside,

it would've been eaten

and scattered by wild animals.

So, it might be difficult.

I thought so too.

He came all the way out here

just to look for his old dog

That's so cute.

If it's buried, I'm at a dead end.

But I've no reason to keep looking either.

They say no good can come from

exhuming a dead man's grave.

Sorry to drag you around with me.

Don't be. I'm the one who suggested

going where you want to go.

Plus, I'm the one tagging along.

This is the last place.

What's this place?

An acquaintance's house.

But they all passed away,

so no one lives here anymore.

It must be someone important

for you to come all the way out here.

What was this person like?

Gorou Amamiya.

He didn't have a mother.

Obstetrical hemorrhage.

His mother hid the pregnancy

from her parents

and had the baby on her own at home,

but she'd lost too much blood.

By the time the ambulance came

They didn't know who the father was,

so he was taken in by his grandparents.

Apparently, it was pretty awkward.

His relationship

with his grandmother was all right,

but not with his grandfather.

He couldn't let go of the guilt

of coming into this world

by sacrificing his mother's life.

When he decided to go to medical school

So you're going to be an obstetrician!

Because of what happened to your mother.

You are a kind boy after all.

The truth is, he wanted to be a surgeon.

The doctor in his favorite novel

was very cool.

So he looked up to him.

But in the end, he was only good at

going along with others.

He was still helpless

after becoming a doctor.

But, why?

Sarina might be dying!

Why won't her parents show up?

They're both working in the city,

so they can't get here immediately.

How can they call themselves her parents?!

A mother should

That's your wishful thinking.

There are tons of parents like Sarina's.

She seems to like you a lot.

When the time comes,

you should be by her side.

Doctor.

Here. This is for you.

AI IS FOREVER MY FAVE!!!

When I was well,

I went to B-Komachi's concert once

and I got this

from the capsule toy machine.

Think of it as me

and take good care of it, okay?

I will.

I'll cherish it forever.

I mean it.

Doctor,

I love you.

If

I were to be reborn,

I'm sure

God must really be kind.

They brought together two people

who never had a mother in the true sense

and also a mother

who gave birth to soulless children.

Although,

there might be more behind all this.

You're going to film me doing this too?

Yes.

For idol MVs,

they often sh**t the dance part

and the drama part separately.

The focus will be the dance part,

but we have to insert individual scenes

showing the cute side of the girls.

You too, Kana.

Turn and look at the camera

like you're looking at someone you love.

Well, that's a great expression.

So, you are in love, huh?

What's he like? Tell me about him!

For music videos, you often decide

on a concept and the rough storyline,

then figure out what to sh**t

when you get to the scene.

They need to bring out

the cuteness of their subject.

So they'll need someone with skills

similar to a gravure cameraman.

-I see.

-Good job, Kana!

There's quite a lot of people here.

Yeah.

We have cameramen, assistants,

lighting technicians,

set decorators, stylists,

makeup artists and so on.

There are about 10 to 20 people including

the production manager and the director.

This probably costs about

five million yen in total.

What?!

Though they say idols get exploited,

we do cost a lot of money.

You should thank the president

who's spending so much on a group

that isn't making much money.

Ms. Miyako, I love you!

Well, I've heard some places only spend

500,000 yen to make music videos

for underground idols.

I bet that's true.

Hey.

Welcome back.

Is it going well?

We're mostly done sh**ting

Ruby and Kana's drama part,

so we're sh**ting the dance part now.

Take a break.

You haven't filmed your part?

Yeah, I'm doing it later.

Why?

Because minors

aren't allowed to work after 10 p.m.

But I'm not a minor at all,

so I can film all night long!

I'm sorry for asking.

Looks like you two had fun sightseeing.

The costume looks great, right?

We came up with the design ourselves.

It really has this idol look

that Ruby likes

It's not good at all.

Oh, yeah.

Akane is not happy about

Arima's idol activities.

I hope they don't fight.

Come here for a sec.

What is it?

Your ribbon is so crooked.

What were you thinking?

Maybe you're trying to make your waist

look thinner, but it's all wrinkled.

And what's with the dust?

Don't walk around so much.

You'll cause trouble for the stylist.

Is it better now?

Not really.

I guess I could give you a passing mark.

Kana! Kana! Kana Arima!

Former-fan-turned-hater

is the most troublesome kind.

What do you think, Aqua?

Do I look cute?

Well, I guess it's a passing mark.

Both of you, just be honest and praise me!

Kana really is an idol, huh?

Well, yeah.

I think I know

why her acting has improved.

She's screaming, "Look at me."

You can't help but look

when someone is screaming, right?

I can't tell because

I don't know much about idols,

but do you think

she'll succeed as an idol?

I do.

I see.

Then you shouldn't go

on dates with her anymore.

She was bragging to me about it.

That she went to

a Brazilian barbeque place with you.

She's not very famous yet,

so it's okay for now.

But people will start to notice her.

When they do, she can't go get a meal

with a guy anymore.

If you want to,

at least reserve a private room.

Just one scandal

can completely ruin an idol.

Actors are pretty lax about these things.

So the guy needs to watch out for her.

You're right. I've been careless.

That's right.

Arima is an idol.

It won't end well

if they see a hint of a man in her life.

Tabloids might catch her

or someone might leak the information.

Worst case, she could

end up like Ai.

Okay. Team minors, go back to the inn.

Mem, you're staying

because you're an adult.

You're 18, right?

Yes, I am over 18.

I want to share a room

with my big sis Akane tonight.

Really? Sure.

I'm staying to watch a little longer,

so please look after Ruby.

Sure thing.

He really cares for his little sister.

Sleepover, sleepover!

Oh, a crow.

So cute.

-Be careful.

-Did you know?

They say birds can't see at night.

No, that's not true!

That's only for chickens and

Hey, you stupid crow!

I'll turn you into yakitori!

I told you.

Wait!

Damn it, it's provoking us.

I'll get you for sure.

Let's just go back to the inn

and apologize.

We'll get lost out here.

Don't worry. I'm more or less

familiar with this area.

-You are?

-Oh!

I mean, I was born here.

We used to drive past this area.

I know, Aqua told me about it.

H-He did, huh?

You were born

in the hospital on the hill, right?

Yeah.

Aqua said that place means a lot to him.

Really?

That hospital means a lot to me too.

Oh yeah. Why don't you join B-Komachi too?

Um, I don't think that's

I'm no good at anything

that's not my forte.

I had such a hard time

during the reality show.

What about you?

Are you interested in acting?

Actually, I am a little.

Really? I could teach you the ropes

if you want.

That sounds great!

But first, I want to achieve everything

I can as an idol.

One day, I'll perform at Tokyo Dome,

become an idol that everyone knows,

and

Great job.

I've been rooting for you.

Doctor

Akane,

what's an acceptable age gap

for a romantic relationship for you?

What?

I think the important thing

is their maturity level.

So I don't mind about a ten-year gap

Wait, what's with the sudden question?

Do you have a crush on

someone older than you?

Yup.

What's he like?

He's very kind.

He stayed by my side when I was all alone

and cheered me on.

If it weren't for him,

I wouldn't have fought for my life.

I wouldn't have thought about

becoming an idol.

He gave me a reason to live.

I get it.

It's nice to have someone you love.

A little difference in age doesn't matter.

Right?

A difference in age matters little, right?

You should be more aggressive.

I'll help you if you want.

But I don't know where he is right now.

Is that so?

I heard he suddenly stopped coming to work

and no one knows where he is.

I bet he just ran away

after getting into trouble with a woman.

What? Are you okay with a guy like that?

He's a tease.

I confessed my love

and asked him to marry me many times,

but he always dodged the question!

But I'm okay with that.

Doctor, I love you! Marry me!

Too bad.

I'll think about it seriously

once you become 16.

Doctor, I

I've turned 16.

I want to see you again.

There's an opening

behind the small shrine.

This must be its nest.

I've got you cornered now.

Wait, are we going in there?

Ruby, get back.

It's a corpse.

A white coat. Maybe a doctor?

No.

No way.

I mean

He can't

AI IS FOREVER MY FAVE!!!