1 00:00:04,090 --> 00:00:07,720 Six months have passed since the release of POP IN 2. 2 00:00:09,700 --> 00:00:12,160 You want to cast Ruby from our agency? 3 00:00:12,700 --> 00:00:14,210 That's no problem, of course. 4 00:00:14,700 --> 00:00:17,370 We'll look over the pitch deck as soon as we get it. 5 00:00:17,820 --> 00:00:18,490 Understood. 6 00:00:19,360 --> 00:00:21,800 Okay, goodbye. 7 00:00:24,580 --> 00:00:29,050 July Schedule 8 00:00:24,580 --> 00:00:29,050 Outing Schedule 9 00:00:25,630 --> 00:00:30,280 B-Komachi now has the distinctive air of a group about to hit the big time. 10 00:00:29,050 --> 00:00:31,300 The deadline for the Tsuruya Books event autographs is the 30th! Everyone make sure to hit your quotas! - Ruby 11 00:00:32,930 --> 00:00:35,090 Business started picking up with that music video. 12 00:00:36,350 --> 00:00:40,750 Anemone and Himura-san worked absolute wonders on it 13 00:00:41,750 --> 00:00:47,400 and delivered a product that was a cut or two above your regular idol music videos. 14 00:00:48,030 --> 00:00:50,150 But the biggest factor of them all 15 00:00:51,470 --> 00:00:52,660 was Ruby Hoshino. 16 00:00:53,820 --> 00:00:58,580 Unlike her usual cheery self, she had a dark, mysterious aura to her, 17 00:00:58,580 --> 00:01:05,450 and her piercing gaze left a mark on the hearts of everyone who watched it. 18 00:01:06,210 --> 00:01:10,170 B-Komachi 19 00:01:06,210 --> 00:01:10,170 B-Komachi Channel! 360k subscribers 20 00:01:06,210 --> 00:01:10,170 views 21 00:01:06,210 --> 00:01:10,170 #Trending in Music 22 00:01:06,210 --> 00:01:10,170 Vocals: B-Komachi Ruby Hoshino, Kana Arima, MEMcho 23 00:01:06,680 --> 00:01:10,170 The upload went on to pass an unbelievable 20 million views. 24 00:01:10,910 --> 00:01:13,780 While we'd gone all-out with the promotional push, 25 00:01:13,780 --> 00:01:18,310 that wasn't a number a newbie idol group could normally ever hope to hit. 26 00:01:21,630 --> 00:01:26,670 Maybe Ruby really does have something special about her. 27 00:01:27,720 --> 00:01:30,020 I couldn't afford to let this opportunity slip. 28 00:01:30,400 --> 00:01:32,170 While the buzz was still on people's minds, 29 00:01:31,570 --> 00:01:34,030 Sorry for the sudden DM! I'm MEM from Ichigo Productions. I saw that you were looking for creators to collab with! How would you like to collab with B-Komachi? We'll try to fit it into your schedule as much as possible! Hoping for a positive response! 30 00:01:31,570 --> 00:01:34,030 Thanks for getting in touch! B-Komachi! We're big fans! Yes, please, we'd love to work with you! We'll get back to you with our preferred dates! 31 00:01:32,170 --> 00:01:35,530 I sent countless collab offers to major YouTubers, 32 00:01:33,110 --> 00:01:35,900 Long time, no talk! Are you free for a call right now??? 33 00:01:33,110 --> 00:01:35,900 It's been ages! Oh, I'm in a meeting at the moment 34 00:01:33,110 --> 00:01:35,900 I'll call you back! Just let me know what time you're free! 35 00:01:34,940 --> 00:01:37,740 (Collab Proposal) Mi-Mi-Amigo, I apologize for this sudden message. This is MEM from B-Komachi. 36 00:01:34,940 --> 00:01:37,740 B-Komachi Thank you for getting in touch. This is Yamauchi, in charge of planning and production. We've received your proposal for a collab... 37 00:01:35,530 --> 00:01:37,740 and a bunch of them even bore fruit. 38 00:01:37,740 --> 00:01:42,700 Surprise Gifts for B-Komachi Total Budget: 1 million yen x 3!!! 39 00:01:37,740 --> 00:01:42,700 Surprise Gifts for B-Komachi Total Budget: 1 million yen x 3!!! 40 00:01:37,740 --> 00:01:42,700 Welcome! 41 00:01:37,740 --> 00:01:42,700 Welcome! 42 00:01:38,240 --> 00:01:41,970 We built up a rapport and became regular guests on their channels. 43 00:01:44,300 --> 00:01:49,530 I also sent out offers to TikTokers, pro gamers, and kids' video creators, 44 00:01:49,530 --> 00:01:50,970 and deepened our video portfolio. 45 00:01:51,490 --> 00:01:54,970 With the help of shorts, I made sure to make a post almost every day, 46 00:01:54,970 --> 00:01:57,930 and we even did some long livestreams. 47 00:01:58,570 --> 00:02:02,180 But going viral for a spell doesn't do anything for long-term subscriber growth. 48 00:02:02,640 --> 00:02:03,510 B-Komachi Channel! 49 00:02:02,640 --> 00:02:03,510 B-Komachi Channel! 50 00:02:02,920 --> 00:02:06,450 To establish a pipeline that steadily brought in new viewers, 51 00:02:03,510 --> 00:02:05,520 B-Komachi Channel! 52 00:02:03,510 --> 00:02:05,520 B-Komachi Channel! 53 00:02:05,520 --> 00:02:09,060 B-Komachi Channel! 54 00:02:05,520 --> 00:02:09,060 B-Komachi Channel! 55 00:02:06,450 --> 00:02:08,940 we needed constant contact with other creators 56 00:02:08,940 --> 00:02:12,260 so that our channel showed up in their recommendations. 57 00:02:09,060 --> 00:02:12,610 B-Komachi Channel! 58 00:02:09,060 --> 00:02:12,610 B-Komachi Channel! 59 00:02:09,980 --> 00:02:12,610 Pieyon Channel! 60 00:02:09,980 --> 00:02:12,610 Makky's Trends & Cosmetics ch. 61 00:02:09,980 --> 00:02:12,610 Veggie Channel 62 00:02:09,980 --> 00:02:12,610 Veggie Channel 63 00:02:09,980 --> 00:02:12,610 Mi-Mi-Amigo Talk Channel 64 00:02:09,980 --> 00:02:12,610 TakaMari's Yoga & Pilates Channel 65 00:02:15,860 --> 00:02:17,360 Over the past six months, 66 00:02:17,360 --> 00:02:20,900 I spent more time, money, and effort on this than I did on my own channel. 67 00:02:20,900 --> 00:02:23,540 Not even a big bonus would be enough to cover it. 68 00:02:23,530 --> 00:02:28,000 B-Komachi Channel! 360k subscribers 69 00:02:24,430 --> 00:02:28,000 Our channel now had 360,000 subscribers. 70 00:02:28,630 --> 00:02:32,790 We'd reached the point where we'd be considered a huge success as YouTubers. 71 00:02:33,600 --> 00:02:36,720 That's a wrap on Akane Kurokawa-san, the main lead! 72 00:02:38,680 --> 00:02:40,980 Thank you so much. 73 00:02:40,980 --> 00:02:44,610 Akane's first movie with her in a lead role was close to release, 74 00:02:44,610 --> 00:02:47,260 and she had a bunch of TV series about to start filming. 75 00:02:47,900 --> 00:02:52,140 She was steadily making a name for herself as a performance actor. 76 00:02:53,100 --> 00:02:57,360 It was all coming up roses for B-Komachi and Akane's careers. 77 00:02:57,710 --> 00:03:01,600 But the one who really surprised me was Aqu-tan. 78 00:02:59,860 --> 00:03:02,820 Dig Deep! Chase the Impawsible!! 79 00:02:59,860 --> 00:03:02,820 Dig Deep! Chase the Impawsible!! 80 00:02:59,860 --> 00:03:02,820 Aqua Hoshino 81 00:02:59,860 --> 00:03:02,820 Dig Deep! Chase the Impawsible!! #120: Lingerie Designer 82 00:03:02,820 --> 00:03:09,710 Dig Deep! Chase the Impawsible!! 83 00:03:02,820 --> 00:03:09,710 Dig Deep! Chase the Impawsible!! 84 00:03:03,180 --> 00:03:06,590 He landed a regular spot on a talk show that streamed online, 85 00:03:06,990 --> 00:03:11,460 all while doing supporting roles in TV series and modeling for fashion mags. 86 00:03:11,460 --> 00:03:13,910 He cast a wide net and pulled it all off with ease, 87 00:03:12,370 --> 00:03:17,800 Dig Deep! Chase the Impawsible!! 88 00:03:12,370 --> 00:03:17,800 Dig Deep! Chase the Impawsible!! 89 00:03:13,910 --> 00:03:17,270 putting him squarely on the path to becoming a multifaceted entertainer. 90 00:03:18,240 --> 00:03:21,300 So wait, you two met as child actors? 91 00:03:21,300 --> 00:03:25,370 Yeah, on set when we were little. We're basically childhood friends, right? 92 00:03:25,850 --> 00:03:27,440 Wrong! 93 00:03:27,440 --> 00:03:31,400 She was a seriously rude little gremlin, and even when we met again years later... 94 00:03:31,400 --> 00:03:33,100 The genius child actor who can lick baking soda just like that. 95 00:03:33,100 --> 00:03:35,610 The genius child actor who can cry in ten seconds flat! 96 00:03:35,900 --> 00:03:37,100 Cut that out! 97 00:03:37,100 --> 00:03:41,730 Lately, I've seen people wondering, "What's Baking Soda-chan's real name, again?" 98 00:03:42,390 --> 00:03:43,950 Sheesh. 99 00:03:45,640 --> 00:03:48,860 Okay, I think we got enough run time with that. 100 00:03:48,860 --> 00:03:50,390 Let's call it a day. 101 00:03:50,390 --> 00:03:51,750 Good work. 102 00:03:52,080 --> 00:03:55,370 You have a dance video shoot scheduled for tomorrow. 103 00:03:55,370 --> 00:03:57,880 The day after that, you have a Pieyon collab in the AM, 104 00:03:57,880 --> 00:04:00,610 and a collab livestream with pro gamers in the PM. 105 00:04:00,610 --> 00:04:03,780 And on the weekend, we have a concert in Hokkaido. 106 00:04:03,780 --> 00:04:05,470 Things sure have gotten busy. 107 00:04:05,760 --> 00:04:11,030 I'm beat, Miyako-san! Hug me and give me headpats! 108 00:04:09,590 --> 00:04:11,940 There, there. You're doing good. 109 00:04:12,350 --> 00:04:15,820 What now? Wanna go grab a bite? 110 00:04:15,820 --> 00:04:16,660 Nah. 111 00:04:16,660 --> 00:04:18,570 If we're done, I'm leaving. 112 00:04:19,880 --> 00:04:21,160 Me, too. 113 00:04:21,750 --> 00:04:23,120 Oh, okay. 114 00:04:23,540 --> 00:04:27,620 Kana-chan and Ruby both seem to have changed a little. 115 00:04:39,710 --> 00:04:42,590 I've decided to start dating Akane for real. 116 00:04:43,550 --> 00:04:44,650 So, you know... 117 00:04:48,030 --> 00:04:49,100 Get this. 118 00:04:49,100 --> 00:04:56,190 Aqua-kun 119 00:04:49,100 --> 00:04:53,440 The sound producer was yelling even more than the director. It was so scary. 120 00:04:53,440 --> 00:04:56,190 Yeah, some people are old-fashioned like that. 121 00:04:56,460 --> 00:04:59,060 There's so much I want to vent to you. 122 00:04:59,060 --> 00:05:00,400 When are you free next? 123 00:05:01,310 --> 00:05:06,420 If luck is with us, I'll be free the evenings of the 23rd and 29th this month. 124 00:05:06,420 --> 00:05:08,230 Someone's gotten busy. 125 00:05:08,230 --> 00:05:10,890 It's what happens when you have TV work. 126 00:05:11,330 --> 00:05:16,580 Aqua-kun 127 00:05:12,830 --> 00:05:14,210 Aqua-kun. 128 00:05:14,210 --> 00:05:15,030 Hmm? 129 00:05:15,030 --> 00:05:16,590 I wanna see you soon. 130 00:05:17,830 --> 00:05:19,960 Yeah. Me, too. 131 00:07:03,510 --> 00:07:06,270 This is B-Komachi's second standalone concert! 132 00:07:06,270 --> 00:07:08,740 Thank you all for coming! 133 00:07:10,640 --> 00:07:12,490 B-Komachi's second standalone! 134 00:07:12,490 --> 00:07:15,490 Just one year since formation, they sold out a 1K-capacity venue in minutes! 135 00:07:15,840 --> 00:07:18,210 Streaming gang, are we here? 136 00:07:15,990 --> 00:07:18,210 I'm so envious of those who got to go... 137 00:07:18,680 --> 00:07:21,200 I'm so glad they had paid streaming tickets! 138 00:07:21,200 --> 00:07:24,420 That's my MEMcho! She has a real nose for business! 139 00:07:21,950 --> 00:07:23,970 We've got lots more to come! 140 00:07:25,110 --> 00:07:27,920 Next up is POP IN 2! 141 00:07:25,110 --> 00:07:28,320 If you add up the live and streaming audiences, that's gotta be a lotta people! 142 00:07:28,320 --> 00:07:31,260 They could fill up arenas or even the Tokyo Dome, right? 143 00:07:31,260 --> 00:07:32,510 Don't be silly, you newb. 144 00:07:32,510 --> 00:07:42,020 Exhibition Hall 7 Exhibition Hall 6 Exhibition Hall 5 Exhibition Hall 4 Exhibition Hall 3 Exhibition Hall 2 Exhibition Hall 1 145 00:07:33,320 --> 00:07:38,660 Arenas? Even one block of Makuhari Messe has a minimum capacity of seven thousand. 146 00:07:38,660 --> 00:07:42,110 It's hard for even groups with a strong TV presence to fill them up. 147 00:07:42,410 --> 00:07:44,670 The Tokyo Dome is a whole different beast. 148 00:07:44,670 --> 00:07:48,190 The only idol groups that can perform there nowadays 149 00:07:46,320 --> 00:07:53,530 Comuse 150 00:07:47,150 --> 00:07:53,530 Stardumst 151 00:07:48,190 --> 00:07:52,890 are the ones backed by the biggest agencies. That's the era we live in. 152 00:07:53,480 --> 00:07:59,750 Not one underground female idol group has taken the stage there in the past 15 years. 153 00:08:00,900 --> 00:08:02,710 Keep your hopes in check. 154 00:08:02,710 --> 00:08:04,510 I don't know... 155 00:08:04,510 --> 00:08:05,210 Boss? 156 00:08:05,610 --> 00:08:09,560 Sure, showbiz has been dominated by major corpos lately. 157 00:08:10,030 --> 00:08:12,380 But since 2020, 158 00:08:12,380 --> 00:08:16,920 more and more musicians who got started on the Internet have had Tokyo Dome concerts. 159 00:08:17,330 --> 00:08:19,940 This could be a big turning point. 160 00:08:20,550 --> 00:08:25,890 From underground to Tokyo Dome? That's a rusty old dream of otaku everywhere. 161 00:08:25,890 --> 00:08:28,940 And it's quite likely that it'll be net idols who make it come true. 162 00:08:28,940 --> 00:08:32,120 You mean a group like B-Komachi? 163 00:08:32,120 --> 00:08:33,960 That's right. 164 00:08:33,960 --> 00:08:39,160 It'll take them at least four years to build a big enough fanbase for it, though. 165 00:08:39,580 --> 00:08:40,330 But... 166 00:08:40,870 --> 00:08:43,790 Not many can last that long. 167 00:08:44,710 --> 00:08:49,890 Kana-chan's a lot gloomier these days. She's not shining like the sun anymore. 168 00:08:49,890 --> 00:08:50,760 Really? 169 00:08:51,520 --> 00:08:53,830 I tend to notice these things about my faves. 170 00:08:54,370 --> 00:08:58,480 I've seen several idols make that face and quit the business shortly afterward. 171 00:08:58,480 --> 00:09:02,330 You could say the same about Ruby-chan, too. 172 00:09:02,330 --> 00:09:05,070 She used to be a lot more innocent and genuine, 173 00:09:05,440 --> 00:09:08,460 but now she feels cynical and calculated sometimes. 174 00:09:08,460 --> 00:09:11,000 Never show me an old man calling her "Ruby-chan" again. 175 00:09:11,490 --> 00:09:13,720 You think something happened? 176 00:09:14,600 --> 00:09:15,990 I can think of one thing... 177 00:09:15,990 --> 00:09:18,220 It can only be one thing. 178 00:09:20,330 --> 00:09:22,290 A new member joins! 179 00:09:22,540 --> 00:09:26,520 When girl groups get awkward, it's usually because of a new member. 180 00:09:26,520 --> 00:09:27,750 Yes, yes. 181 00:09:27,750 --> 00:09:31,340 In such times, good things might happen if you stick to stanning one single member. 182 00:09:31,340 --> 00:09:32,260 I see. 183 00:09:32,660 --> 00:09:34,280 TIL! 184 00:09:38,120 --> 00:09:39,820 Where's Aqu-tan today? 185 00:09:39,820 --> 00:09:42,660 It's filming day for Dig Deep! Chase the Impawsible! 186 00:09:42,660 --> 00:09:45,610 They shoot three episodes at a time, so they don't wrap until late. 187 00:09:46,440 --> 00:09:50,860 Miyako-san, drop me off at Ebisu. I have something to take care of. 188 00:09:51,830 --> 00:09:53,030 Oh, okay. 189 00:10:05,620 --> 00:10:07,150 What's up? 190 00:10:09,310 --> 00:10:10,360 MEM... 191 00:10:11,640 --> 00:10:15,500 What, you followed me here? Don't you live farther out? 192 00:10:15,960 --> 00:10:17,880 Kinda. 193 00:10:23,550 --> 00:10:28,360 I know you might not like me sticking my nose in your business like this... 194 00:10:29,580 --> 00:10:31,320 but it's about Aqu-tan, right? 195 00:10:31,770 --> 00:10:35,050 Anyone can tell you're having a rough time. 196 00:10:38,830 --> 00:10:41,500 It's been like this for the last six months. 197 00:10:42,150 --> 00:10:47,210 Whenever I visit the agency office, he retreats into his room. 198 00:10:48,030 --> 00:10:50,530 He didn't come to today's concert, either. 199 00:10:51,150 --> 00:10:51,920 Well... 200 00:10:51,920 --> 00:10:53,820 He's quite busy, too. 201 00:10:53,820 --> 00:10:56,430 No, he's avoiding me! I know it! 202 00:10:56,840 --> 00:11:01,430 He thinks he can't be around other girls because he's dating Akane Kurokawa now! 203 00:11:02,010 --> 00:11:04,480 What a show of loyalty. 204 00:11:04,480 --> 00:11:08,640 He's the most trustworthy boyfriend any girl could have. 205 00:11:09,900 --> 00:11:16,270 I know that Akane's talented, beautiful, and extremely nice. 206 00:11:16,270 --> 00:11:19,280 I'll gladly root for the two of them. 207 00:11:20,080 --> 00:11:23,630 And I'd never do anything to upset Aqua. 208 00:11:24,440 --> 00:11:26,900 So why does he have to avoid me like the plague?! 209 00:11:26,900 --> 00:11:29,960 It hurts me, you jerk! 210 00:11:29,000 --> 00:11:30,840 K-Kana-chan... 211 00:11:31,540 --> 00:11:33,460 There, there. 212 00:11:49,620 --> 00:11:52,650 Thanks for today. I'll be heading out. 213 00:11:52,650 --> 00:11:53,340 Good work. 214 00:11:53,340 --> 00:11:54,640 See you. 215 00:11:57,200 --> 00:11:57,950 Heya. 216 00:11:59,250 --> 00:12:00,280 MEM? 217 00:12:01,620 --> 00:12:05,250 I'm betting we didn't just happen to run into each other here, 218 00:12:06,300 --> 00:12:09,370 but I've been working since dawn and I'm tired. 219 00:12:09,370 --> 00:12:11,560 If you want to talk, save it for another— 220 00:12:11,560 --> 00:12:12,840 Another time? 221 00:12:12,840 --> 00:12:16,550 When will that be? Around a month from now? 222 00:12:17,230 --> 00:12:21,100 We both have packed schedules now. 223 00:12:21,100 --> 00:12:24,260 I wonder when we'll just happen to both be off on the same day. 224 00:12:26,230 --> 00:12:27,400 Fine. 225 00:12:27,820 --> 00:12:30,230 Let's at least take it someplace with a couch. 226 00:12:30,790 --> 00:12:33,690 Sure. In that case... 227 00:12:36,460 --> 00:12:40,530 FYI, adults aren't allowed to take unrelated minors around after 11 PM. 228 00:12:40,530 --> 00:12:41,880 It's banned by Tokyo ordinance. 229 00:12:41,880 --> 00:12:44,870 Guh! Let's not be a stickler for the rules! 230 00:12:49,010 --> 00:12:51,320 You seem worn out. 231 00:12:51,320 --> 00:12:53,540 We shot four episodes today. 232 00:12:54,750 --> 00:12:59,440 I've also got rehearsals and stuff for Lalalai's next play. 233 00:13:00,000 --> 00:13:02,500 I want to catch up on my studies once I get home, too. 234 00:13:02,500 --> 00:13:05,220 Oh, yeah. You're pretty smart, huh? 235 00:13:05,220 --> 00:13:06,560 Are you gonna go to college? 236 00:13:06,560 --> 00:13:07,560 That's the plan. 237 00:13:08,660 --> 00:13:11,090 It's the summer of my second year in high school. 238 00:13:11,090 --> 00:13:14,250 Anyone wanting to go to med school has to start hitting the books hard now. 239 00:13:14,250 --> 00:13:17,070 Med school? You wanna be a doctor?! 240 00:13:17,850 --> 00:13:19,160 I'm not sure... 241 00:13:20,820 --> 00:13:24,780 But thinking long-term, I want to keep that option open. 242 00:13:24,780 --> 00:13:27,310 Yeah, you should! 243 00:13:27,310 --> 00:13:32,570 I wish I could've gone to college, too! I'm proud of ya! 244 00:13:32,570 --> 00:13:36,250 It's not like you couldn't still do it. 245 00:13:36,250 --> 00:13:38,480 Just get a GED and take entrance exams. 246 00:13:39,670 --> 00:13:41,760 You're so naïve, Aqu-tan. 247 00:13:41,760 --> 00:13:45,340 Anyone who could think straight like that wouldn't be in showbiz to begin with! 248 00:13:45,340 --> 00:13:47,300 And that's no exaggeration! 249 00:13:47,300 --> 00:13:48,640 Uh, I'm pretty sure it is. 250 00:13:49,310 --> 00:13:54,640 Every adult in Japan knows that going to college improves your future prospects. 251 00:13:55,600 --> 00:13:59,820 But they don't do it, because they have their hands full. 252 00:14:00,570 --> 00:14:04,700 People don't always make the most rational decision. 253 00:14:05,230 --> 00:14:07,720 And that includes you, no? 254 00:14:08,400 --> 00:14:13,920 If you'd been more rational, you would've handled the Kana-chan thing better. 255 00:14:13,920 --> 00:14:15,630 I knew that's what this was about. 256 00:14:16,180 --> 00:14:18,870 You might want to stay out of it, though. 257 00:14:19,370 --> 00:14:24,090 I get that, but you know me. I don't always make the most rational decision, either. 258 00:14:24,790 --> 00:14:29,310 When I see a friend down in the dumps, I just wanna help them. 259 00:14:29,690 --> 00:14:31,380 That's just human. 260 00:14:31,770 --> 00:14:35,310 Kana-chan's performances have actually been getting worse! 261 00:14:35,310 --> 00:14:36,860 Do something about it! 262 00:14:36,860 --> 00:14:38,110 "Do something"? 263 00:14:38,850 --> 00:14:41,070 What more do you want me to do? 264 00:14:41,340 --> 00:14:43,400 I don't have an answer for you, 265 00:14:43,400 --> 00:14:47,030 but you can't just run away after pulling the moves on a girl. 266 00:14:47,030 --> 00:14:47,980 Excuse me? 267 00:14:48,530 --> 00:14:53,740 You're still so young that you probably don't know where to draw the line, 268 00:14:53,740 --> 00:14:58,130 but I'd say what you did to Kana-chan qualifies as leading her on. 269 00:14:58,740 --> 00:15:02,760 You should avoid that kinda thing unless you're really interested— 270 00:15:07,430 --> 00:15:12,820 You're one to talk after you brought a red-blooded boy home like it was nothing. 271 00:15:15,150 --> 00:15:16,350 Aqu-tan? 272 00:15:17,120 --> 00:15:20,990 I'm not exactly clueless when it comes to dating issues, you know. 273 00:15:21,520 --> 00:15:24,820 Quit talking down to me like you know it all, MEM. 274 00:15:25,290 --> 00:15:28,780 Once you decide to keep your distance, you can't half-ass it. 275 00:15:30,250 --> 00:15:37,250 Did you really think I wouldn't know that avoiding Arima would hurt her? 276 00:15:38,550 --> 00:15:42,590 Did you really think I wanted to do this to her? 277 00:15:43,410 --> 00:15:46,670 I've finally started to think about the future lately. 278 00:15:47,620 --> 00:15:50,550 Not just mine, but also those of the people around me. 279 00:15:51,160 --> 00:15:55,180 I have no doubt that Arima will become way more famous. 280 00:15:56,790 --> 00:15:59,150 Let me state the obvious here. 281 00:15:59,920 --> 00:16:03,840 When an idol is found to have a boyfriend, her fans don't take it well. 282 00:16:04,440 --> 00:16:06,430 What if the tabloids run an exposé? 283 00:16:06,430 --> 00:16:08,380 What if someone leaks it online? 284 00:16:08,780 --> 00:16:15,040 What if it gets out that Kana Arima has a lover, and a deranged fan takes it out on her? 285 00:16:16,350 --> 00:16:18,050 Whose fault would that be? 286 00:16:19,160 --> 00:16:22,920 What if he shows up at her place and murders her? 287 00:16:23,580 --> 00:16:24,990 Have you ever thought about that? 288 00:16:25,800 --> 00:16:29,740 I can't stand the thought of that happening again! 289 00:16:29,740 --> 00:16:32,800 Maybe it's the other way around. 290 00:16:33,450 --> 00:16:37,270 Maybe I had it all wrong. 291 00:16:37,780 --> 00:16:41,350 I always thought Kana-chan was down bad for Aqu-tan. 292 00:16:42,020 --> 00:16:43,640 But maybe it's him. 293 00:16:44,590 --> 00:16:48,430 It's Aqu-tan who's got it bad for Kana-chan. 294 00:16:56,210 --> 00:16:57,450 I get it now. 295 00:16:58,180 --> 00:16:59,580 I'm sorry. 296 00:17:03,620 --> 00:17:07,290 And this doesn't count as leading me on? 297 00:17:08,680 --> 00:17:11,360 I mean, people aren't always rational. 298 00:17:15,720 --> 00:17:20,690 Dig Deep! Chase the Impawsible!! 299 00:17:15,720 --> 00:17:20,690 Dig Deep! Chase the Impawsible!! 300 00:17:16,250 --> 00:17:18,690 Dig Deep! Chase the Impawsible! 301 00:17:18,690 --> 00:17:20,690 See you next week! 302 00:17:21,400 --> 00:17:25,350 Another good episode of the show your brother's on. 303 00:17:25,350 --> 00:17:26,760 You're into it? 304 00:17:26,760 --> 00:17:27,490 Yeah. 305 00:17:28,510 --> 00:17:30,900 My makeup artists say they've been watchin' it, too. 306 00:17:31,270 --> 00:17:34,850 They once tried to find the biggest loser at the racecourse, 307 00:17:34,850 --> 00:17:38,500 and then they interviewed the people who add the censors to porn videos... 308 00:17:38,500 --> 00:17:42,370 I love how they push the envelope with the topics they cover. 309 00:17:43,330 --> 00:17:44,620 My personal favorite was the one 310 00:17:44,620 --> 00:17:48,830 with the undercover report on an exploitative company's employee stand-up comedy event. 311 00:17:48,830 --> 00:17:52,090 How d'they even get approval fer these things? 312 00:17:52,090 --> 00:18:04,060 Dig Deep! Chase the Impawsible!! 313 00:17:52,090 --> 00:18:04,060 Dig Deep! Chase the Impawsible!! 314 00:17:52,090 --> 00:18:04,060 Actor Aqua Hoshino 315 00:17:52,840 --> 00:17:56,220 Your brother's one-liners are the best part. 316 00:17:56,220 --> 00:17:59,060 His gut punches hit way too close to home. 317 00:17:59,060 --> 00:18:01,430 Makes him come off as utterly heartless, and I love it. 318 00:18:01,430 --> 00:18:03,680 That's just how he always is. 319 00:18:04,670 --> 00:18:06,720 Aqua-san's so great. 320 00:18:06,720 --> 00:18:09,520 Looks like Frill's a big ol' fan. 321 00:18:09,520 --> 00:18:13,770 Hey, no! He already has a lovely girlfriend! 322 00:18:13,770 --> 00:18:16,900 I'm not going to make any moves on him or anything. 323 00:18:16,900 --> 00:18:18,540 I just think he's charismatic. 324 00:18:19,030 --> 00:18:22,860 If we get too friendly, I won't be able to enjoy his show anymore. 325 00:18:22,860 --> 00:18:25,940 As a fan, I prefer to keep my distance. 326 00:18:27,640 --> 00:18:30,620 Either way, if things keep going well, 327 00:18:30,620 --> 00:18:33,790 we'll probably get to work together at some point. 328 00:18:34,590 --> 00:18:36,720 Yeah, that could definitely happen. 329 00:18:37,480 --> 00:18:39,810 I'm not just talking about Aqua-san. 330 00:18:40,430 --> 00:18:43,230 Ruby, Minami, you two are getting more popular as well. 331 00:18:43,680 --> 00:18:47,880 I think we'll be working together sooner rather than later. 332 00:18:49,190 --> 00:18:54,700 Me, gettin' to work with the Frill Shiranui? I dunno about that... 333 00:18:55,080 --> 00:18:56,910 I'm certainly looking forward to it. 334 00:19:00,350 --> 00:19:04,570 Ruby, you'll probably get to work with yer bro soon enough. 335 00:19:04,570 --> 00:19:07,830 I mean, twin talents tend to get offers as a pair, no? 336 00:19:09,460 --> 00:19:10,980 Believe it or not... 337 00:19:11,460 --> 00:19:32,650 Dig Deep! Chase the Impawsible!! 338 00:19:11,460 --> 00:19:32,650 Dig Deep! Chase the Impawsible!! 339 00:19:11,770 --> 00:19:15,280 I'm your reporter for Dig Deep! today! 340 00:19:15,280 --> 00:19:17,180 I'm Ruby Hoshino, sixteen! 341 00:19:17,180 --> 00:19:20,430 I'm Aqua Hoshino's twin sister! 342 00:19:17,180 --> 00:19:20,430 Actor Aqua Hoshino 343 00:19:20,430 --> 00:19:23,810 Yay! Are you seeing this, bro? 344 00:19:23,810 --> 00:19:25,890 How does it make you feel? 345 00:19:25,890 --> 00:19:32,650 Actor Aqua Hoshino 346 00:19:26,510 --> 00:19:27,800 You've gotta be kidding me. 347 00:19:27,800 --> 00:19:30,860 "Bro" has his head in his hands! 348 00:19:30,860 --> 00:19:32,650 Someone's got a sister-shaped weak point! 349 00:19:35,860 --> 00:19:50,630 Dig Deep! Chase the Impawsible!! 350 00:19:35,860 --> 00:19:50,630 Dig Deep! Chase the Impawsible!! 351 00:19:36,100 --> 00:19:41,570 Today, our topic is the mythical tragedeigh name "Pikachu-kun"! 352 00:19:41,570 --> 00:19:44,170 It's worth a deep dig to find out if someone out there has it! 353 00:19:44,170 --> 00:19:46,540 Without further ado, let's get down to business! 354 00:19:46,540 --> 00:19:48,820 Dig Deep! Chase the Impawsible! 355 00:19:50,630 --> 00:19:52,590 Digging Deep! Asking a Kindergarten Principal! 356 00:19:50,630 --> 00:19:52,590 Digging Deep! Asking a Kindergarten Principal! 357 00:19:52,590 --> 00:19:55,050 Digging Deep! Pikachu-kun's Friends Encountered! 358 00:19:52,590 --> 00:19:55,050 Digging Deep! Pikachu-kun's Friends Encountered! 359 00:19:55,090 --> 00:19:57,510 And Pikachu-kun is found?! 360 00:19:57,510 --> 00:19:59,970 Digging Deep! The Shocking Truth!!! 361 00:19:57,510 --> 00:19:59,970 Digging Deep! The Shocking Truth!!! 362 00:19:59,970 --> 00:20:02,680 Dig Deep! Chase the Impawsible!! 363 00:19:59,970 --> 00:20:02,680 Dig Deep! Chase the Impawsible!! 364 00:20:05,000 --> 00:20:11,250 Man, I didn't know Aqua-kun had such a cute little sister. 365 00:20:11,250 --> 00:20:13,600 Being a looker must run in the family. 366 00:20:13,600 --> 00:20:15,400 Thank you. 367 00:20:18,880 --> 00:20:21,820 You got me good, Kaburagi-san. 368 00:20:22,380 --> 00:20:27,210 I didn't mean it as a prank or anything, but that was a great reaction. 369 00:20:27,210 --> 00:20:28,700 That's not what I'm— 370 00:20:28,700 --> 00:20:31,460 You hide your true self well. Almost too well. 371 00:20:31,780 --> 00:20:37,410 Viewers'll surely find you more relatable after seeing how you act around family. 372 00:20:37,890 --> 00:20:41,820 It might not be a bad idea to put yourselves out there as twins. 373 00:20:43,530 --> 00:20:47,020 Your sister's quite calculating. 374 00:20:48,540 --> 00:20:51,050 Wait, this wasn't your doing? 375 00:20:51,050 --> 00:20:52,580 Nope, it wasn't. 376 00:20:52,580 --> 00:20:55,840 Ruby-kun brought the idea to me. 377 00:20:57,200 --> 00:20:59,950 When did that happen? 378 00:20:59,950 --> 00:21:03,730 At a B-Komachi concert I was invited to. 379 00:21:04,140 --> 00:21:07,670 She said, "Don't you think this would be fun?" 380 00:21:07,670 --> 00:21:10,240 She even had a pitch deck all ready. 381 00:21:11,270 --> 00:21:14,360 She'll go far if she has that in her. 382 00:21:14,360 --> 00:21:21,220 Talent and tireless hard work isn't the only way to make it in this business. 383 00:21:21,750 --> 00:21:25,140 Behind-the-scenes maneuvering can also go a long way. 384 00:21:25,140 --> 00:21:29,560 You'll always have cards to play in the right time and situation. 385 00:21:30,280 --> 00:21:35,400 The ability to recognize and act on them is a powerful asset to any entertainer. 386 00:21:35,790 --> 00:21:40,320 Of course, I only used Ruby-kun because I liked the pitch. 387 00:21:40,320 --> 00:21:43,750 Anything goes, as long as it's fun. That's TV for you. 388 00:21:44,350 --> 00:21:46,030 Ruby made a pitch deck? 389 00:21:46,750 --> 00:21:50,960 She didn't seem capable of this when I met her before. 390 00:21:51,950 --> 00:21:56,090 I wonder if Strawberry Productions gained a good advisor. 391 00:22:08,080 --> 00:22:09,470 Catch anything, 392 00:22:10,040 --> 00:22:12,340 Ichigo Saitou-san? 393 00:22:15,480 --> 00:22:20,030 Episode 25 Down Bad