01x02 - Do You Like Me?

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Tamon-kun! Tamon-kun!

What is it, Utage-chan?

Why are you just so cool, Tamon-kun?

Why else?

It's to make you fall for me.

Yeah, I'mma die!

Tamon-kun

A dream.

Or not.

- Th-This is reality!

- Nee-chan, shut up! It's still early!

Yahoo!

F/ACE has been known to be

on the artistic side of this industry,

but they're finally having

a fan interaction event!

It was totally worth spending my

life savings to pile up on those CDs!

I'm gonna have to scrub down

my body extra hard.

I need to buy some new clothes, too!

I need to start working my butt off

for that meet-and-greet!

That's right

Hello, Fukuhara-sama.

I look forward to working

with you again tod

as Tamon-kun's housekeeper.

I'm gonna retire! Please

don't look for me!

Quit whining and get to work!

How much do you think

the agency has invested in you?!

Damn it! How am I supposed to babysit

these five brats all on my own?!

Yes, hello?!

O-Oh, hello

Ori, where are you right now?!

Don't forget we're on location tomorrow!

Fukuhara-san

What did you mean by retire?

Gloom.

They've gone and scheduled

a meet-and-greet

I'm so nervous, I-I might throw up.

It's an extremely rare opportunity

to see your smiling fans up close.

You want to make everyone

in the world smile, don't you?

That's just impossible, though!

If I have to directly communicate

with hundreds of people,

I'm definitely going to slip up!

They'll know I'm all gloom-and-doom!

My sweaty hands'll gross 'em out and make 'em

say, "Whoa, mushroom farm (lol)."

It makes no sense for the confident, cool guy

to have sweat glands on his palms!

Also what the hell is "sexy and wild"

even supposed to mean?!

What's so good about a guy who could be

arrested for sexual harassment at any time?!

What is wrong with people using their life

savings to buy up CDs for a guy like him?!

Hello? Tamon-kun's hand sweat

is literally elixir.

Hello? Being able to breathe the same air

as Tamon-kun is a delicious meal.

Hello?!

Peep!

Don't put sexual harassment and

sexy and wild in the same category!

It's written as "world peace"

but read as "sexy and wild."

I'm so sorry

I almost pushed him down again.

I mean

Yeah, Hottiehara-san's hotness

is on another dimensional level.

But you're charming in your

own way, Gloomyhara-san!

If I'm going to do this,

I want to do it right.

There'll be people coming

to see me with high hopes,

so I want to do everything I can.

In that case

Here's two years' worth.

Magazine interviews, blogs,

and internet articles I saved and filed.

And over here, I wrote down

everything you said on TV,

the internet, videos, and social media.

This is my sutra notebook

that I use to feed my delusions.

This is impressive.

You've written down things

that even I don't remember.

If we objectively re-evaluate your character,

it'll probably help you stay on track.

You're right. I might just pull through

if I look through these.

Good. Now I'll also be able to participate

in the meet-and-greet in peace.

Um

Yes?

I'm sorry to keep bothering you,

but could you help me do some simulations?

For the meet-and-greet.

Huh?

- No, no, no! I couldn't enjoy

that kind of bliss for free!

- R-Right. Of course.

It was presumptuous of a walking trash bag

like me to think I could take up your time.

Huh?

Hello? If it's for Tamon-kun, I could offer up

all my time in this lifetime and the next!

Thank you very much.

Oh, whoops.

Gloom, gloom.

Ahem.

I'll continue to support you.

Please keep doing your best.

Don't worry.

I'll never let you switch oshis.

I'm so sorry! I'm so sorry!

I'm so sorry! I'm so sorry!

- I grossed out Kinoshita-san to death!

- The IRL version is too OP.

I don't want to keep seeing you

get hurt because of me, so I'll stop.

I just keep relying on

you I'm so sorry.

Honestly, it makes me very happy.

Huh?

You'd have no way of knowing this

But when I was going through some hard times,

the one who was there to lift my spirits

more than anyone else was you, Tamon-kun.

So nothing makes me happier

than being able to help you out.

Smooch.

Compared to everything you gave to me,

this is really nothing in return

- But I'd give up my life to support you.

- Agh!

I've wanted to meet you so badly.

Let's get married.

Tamon-kun

If you use up all your energy now,

you're not going to last until the end.

Hurgh!

Told you.

It's so good

You're coming to the

meet-and-greet too, right?

Yes! I'm going to give it my all!

Then I'm hoping you can

score how well I do.

Today, my oshi was once again a metronome.

My heartbeat is also a metronome.

Forever love now and forever.

Wow Wow, wow!

Everyone's so insanely hyped!

Tamon-kun, just look

at how many people love you!

It's been so long, Tamon! How've you been?

Hey, get over here.

You're my girl, aren't you?

- Aah! Hello!

Oh, my gosh! I can't!

- Tamon was exactly how I'd imagined him,

and he even made the air taste great.

- Hello.

I know, right?

- He told me, "I love you!"

- Thank goodness.

It sounds like he's doing just fine.

- That's awesome, too!

- Tamon-kun belongs to everyone.

- I imploded for a second.

- It was just too good.

Today's your oshi's day to shine.

Don't ruin it with your petty jealousy, Utage.

Ugh, what the hell?

You just totally stepped on my shoes

that I bought just for today.

- It's your own fault

for trying to dance suddenly.

- Trouble amongst fans?!

- Hello?! Tamon-kun's right over there.

- What do you have in that bag? Cookies?

- Tamon won't like anything dry and crumbly.

- What? I obviously know that.

- I have to do something!

- They're very moist, thank you very much.

- Peacefully, peacefully

- Peacefully, peacefully

- (1) You're not gonna run now, are you?

- Peace

Ring that bell

Boom!!

Leave!

Huh?

Yer a Tamon oshi, too?

You want a piece of me?

Anyone who dirties Tamon-kun's

divine ears has no place in this world!

Hey! What are you arguing about?!

You need to leave.

G-Goodbye, my paradise.

Tamon-kun's hand was so big and warm!

I mean, even if I don't get to go,

he's got plenty of passionate fans.

- Yeah! He also held my hand so tight

that my heart started pounding!

- As long as Tamon-kun's happy.

- I'd love to go again.

- We're going to have to

keep supporting F/ACE!

I need to make up for my losses today.

There're no breaks in

supporting your oshi.

Okay, gotta go to work.

I'm back!

Kinoshita-san! There's a guest for you.

Huh?

Right over there.

What am I staring at right now?

IRL Photoshop?

Why didn't you come?

I-I lost my ticket somewhere

I did go all the way to the venue, though.

And then

You need to keep your promise.

Ask me for anything.

I'll respond.

This is

This is a really presumptuous request

I don't care if it's a lie.

Just let me continue dreaming.

Could you just become

my Tamon-kun just for a moment?

No.

Huh?

Gloom.

No! Not for just a moment!

Gloomyhara-san.

I

I wanted to you to praise

me, Kinoshita-san!

So why'd you have to go

and lose your ticket?

I was waiting that whole time because

I wanted you to see the fruits of my labor

I wanted to make you happy

How could you

Ten billion points! Perfect score!

Deeper into the Tamon swamp I sink

Everyone at the meet-and-greet collectively

lost their minds, so it was hilarious.

The fandom is growing steadily.

But I'm a little worried.

If they're getting closer to their fans

- What if our oshi ends up in a tabloid

for meeting some fangirl in private?

- A Close Look At Their Secret Night Together

He Took Her Right Home After Meeting A-san at a Mixer

We're gonna m*rder that b*tch.

Yup, we sure are.

Huh?

W-Wait, what?!

If any delusional girl

gets close to Tamon-kun

We'll m*rder her together!

m*rder! m*rder! m*rder! m*rder!

- m*rder! m*rder! m*rder! m*rder!

- I can't tell them

I can't tell them I'm casually

frequenting our oshi's home.

What happened this time?

Well

Do our popular hot guys

also normally dress hot?!

We'll have our viewers go ahead

and rate these stylish celebrities!

- Hey! This is the show

you're going to be on soon, isn't it?

- Spontaneous Hot Guy Style Check!

- Yes.

- Our victim this time is the morning drama

actor, Ikeo Iketeru-kun!

- A super-popular variety show

that airs primetime on the weekends!

Congratulations!

It's all over.

Huh?

Please don't hate me or F/ACE!

I'm so sorry these are

the only clothes I own!

Oh, I guess this is the only thing

I've ever seen him wear.

But you look so great in that outfit.

Fans also wouldn't mind you not

having any fashion sense at all!

Yes, you're right

Of course this worn-out, slightly-dirty,

lame hoodie would look perfect on me.

No other outfit in this world

could possibly look good on me.

Could you actually listen

to what I'm saying?

Hmm I personally like

the Gloomyhara look

But we can't miss the opportunity

to show off his great physique.

Tamon-kun!

Let's go buy some clothes for you.

Please forgive me. But I'm sure you all

want to see a top-quality Tamon-kun!

Sorry to keep you waiting.

How shockingly low-quality.

Huh? Is there something weird about this?

No As long as you're okay

with it, Gloomyhara-san.

Okay, let's go.

I remember all of the outfits

that Tamon-kun has worn up until now.

Which outfits were popular

and which ones weren't

I'll use that info and my perspective

as a fan to come up with the ultimate look.

Let me make this clear:

I'm not fooling around here.

This is my duty as someone who represents

the Church of Tamon believers.

I'm opening up!

Did everything fit okay?

It's perfect!

Hottiehara-kun has arrived!

Look out, Kinoshita-san!

If we're going to create some art,

a blank canvas is best.

Because my lifestyle

is the only pattern I need.

I can't let my guard down

just because I'm enjoying a day off.

My existence is winning.

I am the rules.

What do the ladies think? Like I care.

Tamon-kun's so eager to provide

fanservice that he's reflexively posing.

I wuv you.

What's the matter?

- I can't get this on

- Gloom.

I'm so sorry that I'm such a

useless, talentless hack.

Who are you now?

"Tamon-kun is actually human."

I was somehow able to buy some clothes.

Thank you so much.

You're very welcome.

Do you come here often?

Yes, sometimes on my way home from school.

I'll come here to study

with my friends before a test

Which is just an excuse.

We usually just end up chatting.

Nice k*ll, my dude!

Okay, let's go for a knockout.

Got it!

Go! Go!

I'm kinda jealous

I-I'm sorry! I shouldn't say stuff like that

when we didn't come here for fun!

It's okay. I was just admiring

that even someone as amazing as you

would enjoy the same things

us normal people like.

You don't go out with your groupmates?

Oh

That was loud and clear.

Oh, hey. Isn't that Utage?

It is! What're you doing here?

Oh, sh*t!

m*rder! m*rder!

m*rder! m*rder!

Wh-What a coincidence!

Who's that?

That's a rather unique hat.

Um

I'm her friend.

I just made our god lie

and humble his very existence!

Yeah from middle school

Oh, really

Wait, is he your boyfriend?!

Wait, no! No, no, no!

Come on, just show us your face already.

No, really! He's not!

Please, just stop!

Sorry, we're in a hurry!

Hey! They ran away!

This is This is just

a secret date!

I'm so terribly sorry!

Huh? Why are you apologizing?!

This is an important time in your life,

yet I carelessly took you out,

and put you in danger of being

found by the paparazzi!

I'm unworthy of being your fan!

I deserve capital punishment!

But I'm the one who asked you to help me.

It's not right for you to apologize—

No!

Even if you forgive me, Tamon-kun,

I won't forgive myself.

But I had fun—

From now on!

I'll do my best to stay at least

three meters away from you.

I'm so very sorry!

Kinoshita-san, please look at me.

Do you like me?

Of course I do? I have never felt anything

for you other than love and affection!

Then you can shut up for a second

and listen to what I have to say, right?

I had a lot of fun today. Thank you.

I see

Huh? Kinoshita-san?

A few days later, Tamon-kun's outfits

were praised for having a boyfriend look.

My oshi seems to be

burnt to a crisp today.

Oh, good evening.

This violates the

Cultural Properties Protection Law!

Restoring the national treasure!

I'm always making you do things

outside of household chores,

so I figured I could try to cook

something for myself but

What were you trying to make, exactly?

A rolled omelet

- k*ll me k*ll me

k*ll me k*ll me

- Forget doing justice to a life

brought into this world,

- I ended up ruthlessly murdering it

and abandoning it.

Now, now, everyone struggles at first.

I'm going on a voluntary hiatus from work

until I can properly fry an egg.

Wait a minute!

Even if you can't fry an egg,

there is something you're very good

at making, Tamon-kun!

Making your fans smile!

- I love you! I love you!

- You're able to make all those smiles!

- If that doesn't make you a top chef,

I don't know what does!

- Have more confidence in yourself!

I'm not sure if I fully understand,

but I somehow feel like I can keep going.

That's Fujita-san, his manager.

That was impressive.

You somehow immediately got Tamon

out of his nervous breakdown mode.

I'm shocked.

I never thought he'd be rehabilitated

this much just by hiring a housekeeper.

He's actually been

obediently working lately.

Well, household chores get

so tiresome when you're busy.

Fujita-san, you just see me as a cash cow,

but Kinoshita-san doesn't.

I don't think. Probably.

He looks like an abandoned puppy

that doesn't trust humans anymore.

By the way, just how much

counts as household chores?

Honestly, pretty much anything,

depending on the customer.

I even go shopping

or take pets out for a walk.

I see.

So practicing for the meet-and-greet

and going shopping together

counts as "household chores."

I'm so sorry!

One wrong move, and I could've

caused a huge misunderstanding!

Kinoshita-san didn't do anything wrong!

If you're going to k*ll someone, k*ll me!

Please continue helping with all of

Tamon's "household chores" from now on!

Huh?

This is embarrassing to admit, but we're

a small little agency with no connections.

We absolutely don't have enough people.

Honestly, you're a lifesaver!

Now, then I have to go buy some

maritozzi for a certain selfish gorilla,

so take care of the

nervous breakdown zombie for me!

Um

So basically anything goes.

I want you to accept all of me.

Personal desires begone!

Are you all right, Kinoshita-san?

Yes, I'm fine.

Calm yourself, Utage.

You're just helping Tamon-kun out

with his idol work.

Please don't push yourself too hard.

When Tamon-kun was sixteen,

he came to Tokyo all alone for his audition.

From everything I've personally seen,

it seems like his manager's not

taking care of him that much.

He doesn't get along that well

with the other members either.

Of course he'd rely on a busybody fangirl

that just happened to come into his life.

Yes. I'm just a convenient

fan to Tamon-kun.

Then I'm just going to have to work

my hardest so I don't let him down

As the person in charge

of household chores.

Oh, I wonder if it's from work

A candid shot!

Oh, I'm sorry to yell like that

while you're working.

It's fine.

I was just thinking that you're

so interesting, Kinoshita-san.

Huh? Am I?

Yes.

You just suddenly yell sometimes.

All of your fans are like this.

I don't know about anybody else. But

If anything, to me right now

You're special, Kinoshita-san.

Oh, come on!

Jeez, Tamon-kun.

He's just excellent at fanservice,

and he just happened to have

a fan right in front of him.

That's why he instantly says

stuff that makes me happy.

At first, I was just

trying to escape reality.

You're so boring, Uta-chan.

Huh?

I'm the only one who ever

talks in our conversations.

It's good to accommodate others,

but that's all you ever do.

I have no idea what you're even thinking.

When I'd been flattened like an empty husk,

you just happened to cross my eye.

I want to make everyone

in the world smile.

And you happened to say something I'd never

say even if I'd been reborn a hundred times.

An encounter with the unknown.

Ever since I learned of your existence,

every day's been so fun and going by so fast!

Your dream became my dream.

That's why I don't need to be special.

He looked at me!

You're special to me, so just

having you show me your dream

Huh? That necklace

makes me so happy.

Or so I thought

Huh?

You're special, Kinoshita-san.

What was that just now?