How about we do this?
Ryo, I'm your 100th partner…
and I'll be your first lover.
Just kidding.
Then I'll go fill up the bath!
What is this?
Ryo! I'm coming in!
It smells good.
What on earth is this?
A rose petal bath has relaxing effects.
And it gives you beautiful skin.
-Beautiful skin? -Yup.
You stand in front of the public for work, so appearance is important.
Now, here I come!
Come?
You!
Here I come with skin care!
It's beauty specialist Haruto's special treatment!
Here, close your eyes.
What?
There we go.
How is it? Nice, huh?
As your partner, I want you to look handsome.
Right.
This guy's my partner.
Just a business partner.
Just a…
Hey, you'll die that way!
Is today the trial?
Yes.
The one who filed the lawsuit was the educational influencer, Shitarakku.
The ad agency saw his popularity and approached Shitarakku
to become their mascot for a game using virtual currency.
Rakku! Rakku!
Due to it being a rush job, he agreed to it via verbal promise,
and Shitarakku's name and photos were used.
But Shitarakku later claimed he refused the job on the day of their meeting.
He sued one of the companies we advise
Epic Ad Agency for the infringement of portrait rights.
So the point of dispute is if the verbal promise existed or not.
There are no emails or documents as evidence.
Ugh, this will be a difficult trial.
Good luck!
It's true that this is a difficult trial.
But I have the path to victory.
I…
SHITARAKKU TAKUMI SHITARA
I never promised to be in an ad like that!
That's because I thought virtual currency would be a bad influence on children.
I…
I would never betray all the people who love my channel.
I would never do that!
-Don't cry! -Shitarakku, hang in there!
Hang in there!
Order.
Order!
I swear I'll expose that lie of yours.
What's your relationship with the plaintiff?
We're business partners.
I'm in charge of the costumes and makeup for his channel.
BEAUTY INFLUENCER MITSUKI KIYOSAWA
Now, when he found out that he was being used for the ad,
what did the plaintiff say to you?
He said it was a surprise,
he was angry that his name and photos were being used without consent.
Once Mr. Shitara started to be used in the game ads,
his social media accounts received major backlash.
Yes.
Comments such as, "An educator in a moneymaking game ad is inappropriate,"
or "I won't watch Shitarakku's channel anymore," flooded his accounts.
He became mentally unstable due to it.
Then you were also comforting the mentally unstable Mr. Shitara
even during your private hours?
Huh? What's that mean?
Hey, wait, what does he mean?!
Order.
Ms. Kiyosawa.
Do you know that there is a music bar in Yoyogi called Soralieto?
That is a place you and the plaintiff often visit, is it not?
Yes.
I have here a voice recording of one of your conversations.
I will play part of it.
What?
I'll be called as a witness, so I'll make up something.
Takumi, you just have to pretend like you're mentally ill.
Mitsuki, you seriously have guts.
Oh, stop, you're not one to talk.
But it's easy for you, Takumi, since you don't have to speak.
The lawyer will do all the work.
Of course, I'm paying them a ton of money to defend me.
But who would've thought it would blow up this much?
Don't worry, the trial will be easy as pie.
Oh, rakku rakku, it'll be easy peasy.
Cut it out, stupid! That's just a character I play.
I still wanna hear it.
Hey Mitsuki, can I come over today?
Hmm, I dunno.
Come on. I want your French toast.
And this French too.
What?
I don't want that French one.
Then what do you want?
I want a passionate Spanish one.
You and Mr. Shitara were in a romantic relationship, correct?
Yes.
-No way! -He said he was single.
-I trusted him! -What a shock!
Order.
Ms. Kiyosawa.
You said, "I'll be called as a witness, so I'll make up something."
So that would mean your testimony in this court has no credibility then.
Huh? That's…
You said, "Who would've thought it would blow up this much?"
This means, due to the game ad receiving unexpected backlash,
you both decided to claim that the verbal promise never existed, no?
Objection!
Counsel's statement is speculative.
Furthermore, regarding the audio evidence,
I'd like to question the legality of its source.
Wasn't that a secret audio recording?
It was accidentally recorded by my acquaintance who visited that bar.
Accidental or not doesn't matter.
Any information from an audio obtained through illegal means,
cannot be admissible evidence!
Audio evidence can only be denied if it is gained through notably criminal means,
when a person's mental and physical freedom is withheld from them
violating their personal rights to collect the evidence.
A conversation recorded in a publicly open place like a bar
does not fall under that condition.
We will reserve judgment.
It's too early to relax.
This was all within expectations.
So, what are you gonna do now, Shiba?
Your Honor, I'd like to call in a new witness.
Ms. Kamiyama, please state your relationship with the plaintiff.
SOCIAL MEDIA CONSULTANT RYOKO KAMIYAMA
Busi…
Business partners.
I am the consultant for his streaming channel.
This is Ms. Kamiyama and the plaintiff's chat records.
The plaintiff tells her that he may be in the ad for a game using virtual currency.
Furthermore, this is what he sent.
"You can get a bonus if you use the referral code."
"You can make money if you start it early."
These messages do not prove he agreed to be in the ad.
Then let's check the date of the chats.
The messages saying he may be in the ad are
sent the day before the meeting with the ad agency.
And the game invite is sent the day after their meeting on the 9th.
Isn't it very strange to recommend a game that you refused to advertise for?
That's because…
U-Um, it didn't matter if I was being used in the ad or not.
I just thought the game was interesting, so I recommended it to Ms. Kamiyama!
Then Ms. Kamiyama, I will ask you once more.
Yes.
Please state your relationship with the plaintiff.
Business partners.
As well as…
romantic partners.
Huh? What?
Huh?
-What's that mean? -What's going on?
Let's teach that fake educational influencer a lesson.
Rakku rakku!
Like I said, don't follow me!
Then how's this?
He has you fooled.
Next.
-What? -Next.
-W-What?
He said he wanted her French toast and French kisses.
Takumi, you were two-timing me!
No, calm down, Ryoko.
You said you were purely business with that woman.
That's, um…
Takumi, what's the meaning of this?!
You said that woman was purely business to me!
-No, um, calm down. -Hey! I haven't heard about this.
Here! Your Honor! I take back my testimony from earlier.
Takumi said that he approved of being used in the game ad!
But since it unexpectedly blew up, he said he'll act like he never agreed to it!
Your Honor, he said the same to me.
You son of a bitch!
Hey, douchebag!
You asshole!
Order!
You got it wrong!
-Calm down! -Don't I look calm?!
Hold it, hey!
All a bunch of traitors.
But I won't betray you.
Hey Ryo, gimme a treat.
A treat?
Yeah.
I did a good job, right? So I get a treat.
Treat…
Could that p-p-possibly be…
Could it?
Could it be?
Wow!
It sure is pretty!
It feels good!
Doesn't it feel good, Ryo?
Yeah.
Let's set up!
Here we go. Ready, set, go!
-Grab that for me. -Hmm?
Okay!
I can't do this alone.
Hey, Ryo! Can you hold this?
Thanks.
Hammering now.
Oh, that might be a little dangerous.
Here we go.
Oh, watch out.
Hold it again.
Now, put this one on.
Okay.
Looks good. Here I go.
Good logs sure light up fast.
Hey, Ryo.
Isn't this like yesterday's trial?
What is?
Our awesome teamwork.
Why is our victory celebration camping?
Hmm, before that…
-Cheers! -Cheers.
So good!
All right, eat up!
This came out really good!
Don't worry, I'll serve.
Here you go.
Here.
Thanks.
Wait, I'll peel the shells.
I'll do it myself.
Just leave it to me.
Here you go.
Oh, the tail…
How is it?
It's edible.
I'm glad.
Knowing him, he'll probably try to spoon-feed me again.
I'm grilling the meat!
Or not.
Nice!
-Hey. -2,000 yen a gram
-Hey! -Hmm?
What's that?
The official contract for an investigator.
I see.
Yes, this guy is a fraud.
Just so I don't get involved in any trouble if anything happens,
I must take extra precautio--
Here, I signed it.
Did you really read it?
Yeah.
Plus, I completely trust you, Ryo.
The meat's gonna burn! Here, take it!
Crap!
You put it too close to the fire!
Here, gimme it.
Here, eat this one.
This one's gotta go.
It's good.
I'm glad.
The outside's crispy, the inside's soft.
This is what you call a roasted ma--
I like you.
Huh?
I really like you, Ryo.
That's why I invited you to go camping.
Because I didn't think I'd be able to tell you at home.
Your succulents are listening too.
I like your serious face in court,
that slightly awkward side of you,
as well as how you enjoy eating my cooking too.
I like it all.
EPIC AD AGENCY LAWSUIT REPORT
Still working?
That's tough.
Yeah.
I've seen him somewhere.
I'm serious.
What is this feeling?
My heart feels like a marshmallow.
It's hot, soft, and melting.
There's an easy way to check if you're in love or not.
And that is?
Then just this time.
What is this pain I feel?
Subtitle translation by: Kanami Kitabayashi