Check 1-2, check 1-2...
I want to thank each and every one of you for joining us at the theater today.
Now for the show you have all been waiting for, 'No More Comics',
a work directed by Yojiro Takita and written by Yuya Uchida.
Please relax and enjoy the film.
According to fire safety codes, sex in the theater is strictly forbidden.
We ask for your co-operation with this regulation.
The show will start in a moment...
I'm sorry to bother you, Kaori... I'm Kinameri, from Towa TV.
I'm here today regarding recent rumors that you've been seeing the screenplay writer Takahira.
Are they true? According to sources, you intend to get married.
How long have you been romantically involved with Takahira?
There are rumors that you have a tryst planned in New York, while you're filming a commercial. Please comment?
What do you find attractive about Takahira, even just a word or two?
I heard that you're taking flight 8027
I've heard that you're already engaged, Miss Kaori. Is this true? Please, just a short comment!
Kaori! Lemme go! Is it flight 802, Miss Momoi?
Just a short comment! When are you coming back to Japan?
Just a word or two! Miss Kaori, when are you coming back?
As you can see, Miss Momoi wouldn't say a word.
- She was really tight lipped, wasn't she? - Yes, she was.
Well, as you can see, she didn't actually deny any of the questions,
but I think that this report suggests the rumors are true...
that their love is progressing deeply, albeit quietly.
I, for one, hope to uncover further developments from future reports at Narita Airport.
Miss Momoi is a unique actress that really embodies everything that Japan stands for.
I imagine all of our viewers are just as excited to see what happens next.
Mr. Kinameri, I hope you continue to keep us posted on all of the exciting developments.
Looking forward to it!
That's all the time we have today. Please tune in again tomorrow.
Good job. That's a wrap.
Good job, there. Momoi treated you like a leper...
but you stuck with her to the bitter end. Terrific!
The producer is absolutely gushing over you!
Keep up the good work. See you later.
Don't worry about people telling you you're going too far.
I'll take care of everything on the production side. You just keep on banging away at it.
Komatsu, are you going home?
- Hey, no way! You're Kinameri! - I want your autograph! - Me too!
Kinameri, what the hell are you doing signing autographs?!
Do you think you're a celebrity or something? Is the irony lost on you?
Kinameri, please! Take it easy on the celebs, OK?
Come in.
Have a seat.
- I'll be back. - You're going?
We haven't seen you in a while.
- How have you been? - Fine, just fine.
- You'll have the regular? - Yes, please.
- Does Kamei come around? - Sometimes.
Tell him I said 'hi'.
I saw the showbiz report today...
I know it's your job, but what a tough racket.
Yeah, well, you gotta work.
That's the way of the world. Enjoy your drink.
Where are you going?
I'll be drinking over there.
Hurry on back - that guy isn't anything special.
- Who cares about the viewer ratings of that two-bit parasite? - Why do you say things like that?
He's a jerk!
Long time, no see. Thanks for that report the other day. I see you're as busy as ever.
Providing cheap thrills at other people's expense can't possibly be fun.
I know I've had my problems in the past... but I plan to get my career back on track.
I hope you'll pursue that news just as doggedly.
Hey, Rikiya, keep away from that jerk.
Don't you remember the nasty things he said about you when you got arrested?
Celebrities aren't a privileged class.
Why do I keep repeating the same mistakes?
Reporters have to work crazy hard to get their stories.
Japan's the only country in the world that operates with this level of professional specialization - ain't that right?
With pop stars like Seiko Matsuda. Or Ann Lewis.
They're nice to him because he always panders to them, but he always talks shit about rock musicians.
Rikiya, this guy kisses ass with the top stars and their production companies.
Damn straight.
Stop pretending like you're on the side of truth and justice.
When someone's got a knife in his back, it's you who's twisting it.
You don't know a damn thing about rock and roll, so stop attacking the people involved in it.
You make your living airing people's dirty laundry.
Why don't you try working a real job? And don't give me the high hat!
Rikiya, you've been appearing in soap operas and hosting late night TV shows.
I imagine it hurts being ignored by the media.
- I dare you to say that again! - Don't play his game.
Hey, cut it out. Everyone's here to enjoy a drink.
Why did you let him in? I came here to drink alone.
- But it's supposed to be fun. - We're here for fun.
- We can't have fun with him around. - Fine, fine, fine...
If you have a gripe, you should SCREAM it out. SCREAM it out!
Then the whole thing will be settled. That's the way to handle it.
Keep it down, OK?
Jerks like you, who cares if you understand rock and roll?!
Get out of here. Go home!
Cheers.
OK, you've finished. Go home.
- You don't have to see him out. - It's all right.
Don't come back too soon!
- Is this the Kinameri residence?
Yes.
I'm a representative from Kinjo Merchandising,
We are now conducting a special sales campaign for Pure Gold Family Securities...
and I would like to come over this afternoon to discuss these exciting possibilities.
No, thanks.
I see. Well maybe I you just listen to our presentation...
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Good morning.
Hey, there. Going to work?
That's great. You get to meet celebrities everyday.
Next time you see Koji Tsuruta, tell him I said hello.
I'll be sure to tell him.
Here we are at Narita Airport, where reporters are awaiting the return of Miura from Bali, to see if he makes a comment.
The time is 6:30 - his flight should be arriving at any time.
Look over here!
Was your wedding in Bali?
Mr. Miura, what happened in Bali?
How are we to interpret your silence?
What about the allegations about your wife's shooting in Los Angeles?
I thought we would barely get it, but it was all right.
Good job.
Keep it interesting, OK?
But he may really get arrested...
I'm going. You ready?
Filming in-store prohibited - Yoshie
Excuse me. I'm sorry to bother you. I'm Kinameri, from Towa TV.
We're doing prep work here.
I fully understand that, but I wasn't able to speak with you at Narita today.
You couldn't talk to me? What do you mean by barging in here when we're doing prep work? Who are you?
Kinameri, from Towa TV.
Look, I've never heard of Towa TV, and I don't know who you people are.
I understand that, but it was a madhouse today at Narita, and we couldn't ask a single question.
I wanted to talk to you away from other reporters.
With regard to the allegations about the Los Angeles incident,
it's dragged on for a long time and been the focus of media speculation and public interest.
And if you're really innocent in this affair, although it's just my opinion,
you're being dragged through the mud by the media.
If it's the case of the media targeting and eliminating a specific individual,
it seems to point to, how can I say, a fundamental flaw in Japanese human rights.
Do you have any thoughts on this, Mr. Miura?
I'm not interested in that. We're here working, and we have a lot more to do.
This kind of intrusion is downright rude. You talk about human rights,
but the way you do your job completely ignores them.
Well, uh, this is a competitive business and...
You're the one competing. I'm not competing in anything.
You endlessly report on the Los Angeles incident.
It doesn't have anything to do with us, so just keep reporting about it and leave us alone.
One last question, it's just... it's just that...
everybody is wondering about these allegations.
Are you innocent or are you guilty? I just want the truth.
Please let me just ask this one last question.
I don't have to tell you anything. What do you think you're investigating?
Are you the police? The prosecuting attorney? The judge? Cut the crap!
You come in here, screaming questions about allegations to people you don't know,
gleefully trespassing in a private residence. Who gave you permission to come in?
It's my duty as a journalist.
A journalist! It's not journalism; you're peddling mindless commercialism.
If your show is interesting, your ratings go up and sponsors sell their products.
That's all you're after. Why don't you make a proper appointment?
Why don't you come in and act professionally?
I've called to make appointments time and time again,
but your wife told us that you would under no circumstances grant an interview to Towa TV.
Completely understandable, given your behavior.
Why do I have to meet with you and come up with an answer for every little question you have?
Anyway, if you could just give me a single comment...
I have nothing to say.
With regards to the Los Angeles incident, are you guilty?
Are you innocent? Or is it as everyone suspects? Please answer directly.
Why don't you just dream it up yourselves and report whatever you think is interesting?
I'm under no obligation to answer your questions. Please leave.
I came here as a representative of the viewing public. If you'll please answer my question...
You can't possibly believe you represent your viewers!
Who the hell decided that a showbiz beat reporter represents the viewing public?
What a load of crap! And while we're talking, you have the cameras running.
That's how you work - just so long as you get enough footage.
I came here... how can I say it...
under the auspices of a matter of urgent interest to this nation's people.
You representing this nation's people is a crock!
Did you conduct a survey of all of Japan?
Are you still filming? Just one comment to close...
This really doesn't bother you, does it?
About the Los Angeles incident, just a single comment. Please.
Get out. I have nothing to say to you.
It's rude for you to come in here filming. Why don't you make an appointment first?
Well, uh, if you really are innocent, I really think it's a serious human rights issue.
You're in no position to say such things.
Put the mike away in the bag. Cut it out.
I understand that it's rude, but please talk to me.
I asked you to stop.
- Just a word... - Please get out. Cut the crap!
Stop filming and recording everything.
Keep shooting.
Cut it out!
I've had enough. Please leave.
Just one comment...
If you try to sue me for breaking your equipment, I'll sue you back.
- I asked you to leave. - Just one comment, please. Just one.
This is my place. This isn't a joke. I asked you to leave.
Recently, television, and all media in general, have become extremely documentational.
For the average guy, the TV is an integral part of their lives.
I don't think shows can be a hit, unless they document something about the human condition.
I think of TV as sort of a magic box that spews out a flow of unrelated images.
From the perspective of the viewing public, live broadcasts, or professional wrestling, or comedy teams,
or celebrity marriages - they see them all in the same way.
I think that's the most interesting thing about TV,
and that's what we have to do to create a hit.
That's why Kinameri, who takes a no-holds barred approach, does such a great job.
That's why I think that we can't take it to the next level,
unless we really show our viewers that we're going the extra mile.
For this reason, I think we should be willing to sacrifice our own privacy -
to include scandals in our coverage, and to stir up the muck and get in people faces.
I realize that this takes a certain amount of, how can I put it, chutzpah...
Sorry to bother you. I'm Kinameri, from Towa TV.
Is Mariko Ishihara in? Ms. Ishihara?
Ms. Ishihara? Are you there?
I saw Mr. Tamaki come in here just a second ago.
I'm sorry to bother you.
I'm Kinameri. I just want to talk for a moment.
Ms. Ishihara, how is the romance between you two?
Just a word or two...
Ms. Ishihara, please.
I'm sorry to bother you...
Sorry to bother you. Kinameri, from Towa TV.
What is this? I haven't heard anything about being interviewed.
What kind of relationship are you having with the girl next door?
She's a friend. Cut it out!
Excuse me, miss, if I could just get a comment...
Stop this right now!
Just a word, miss...
How would you describe your relationship with her?
I don't have time for this nonsense. Move!
Don't be that way, I just want a word with you.
You're buzzing around like a horsefly!
- Is she your girlfriend? - Shut up!
What are you looking at me like that for?
Who puts food on your table everyday?
And what are you doing in those idiotic red and white outfits? Idiot!
Mr Kinameri, why didn't you hit back？
I guess you really were trying to control yourself
We were just about to get that story....
Good day sir!
It's fine. Don't you think you're overly concerned?
I'm not good enough for you, am I?
Why all the games?
You have a pretty wife, don't you?
No... It's work calling.
Were having our own scandal here, fool...
oh...
Fool! From here on if you bully Kyon-Kyon anymore
I swear I'll die. I mean it!
Poor Kyon-Kyon
Mr. Kinameri, don't you think you've been a little too easy on the young female vocalists recently?
Women in showbiz are all a bunch of tramps, after all!
Get your act together. I'm counting on you.
Mr. Kinameri, you've really been busy recently.
I wonder if there aren't any good movies in town recently?
It's a dirty business, isn't it?
'Yamaguchi Gang Sheds Fresh Blood'
Your reputation is fabulous recently.
With this kind of buzz, you have to go to Kobe.
The report is to be on the gun play going on recently. I'm counting on you.
Hello, everyone. We're reporting here live from Kobe today, amid the so-called...
'Universiade truce', that is keeping the peace between the Yamaguchi and Ichiwakai crime syndicates.
Four months after the death of the yakuza soldier, Mob leaders from all over Japan...
are arriving one after another in attendance of this meeting at the Tanaka residence.
We're hoping to hear what the ordinary people of Kobe think about this important event.
Excuse me, I'm from Towa TV, can I ask you a couple of questions?
How do you feel about it? The Universiade truce, I mean.
Get out of here!
Al need is a brief comment. Please co-operate.
Go home! Get out of here!
Thank you very much.
Go away!
Although this building I'm standing in front of looks ordinary enough,
preparations for a gang war could be underway, even as / speak.
This building is the Ichiwakai headquarters.
I am going to try to conduct an unscheduled interview here, about the Universiade truce.
Let's go in and take a look.
Get out of here! Out. Out. Out.
Go home, you idiot!
No, I just want a word...
Keep filming!
Enough! Get out of here.
Al want is a comment.
Don't run away, keep filming.
Just one comment...
OK, anytime!
Try to catch it!
Throw it right!
- Sorry to bother you. - Whassup?
Your father apparently has some connection with the gangs?
Yep, he's a made guy. Take a good photo, cameraman.
It's important that a yakuza looks good for the public.
Did your dad say anything about the recent gang war?
He said don't trust the media.
I just want the straight story.
A civilian like you has never stuck his neck out into the yakuza world.
The fight in Kobe will be handled in Kobe. Don't worry about it.
Ordinary people aren't going to get hurt.
That's all I have to say.
What I really want to know is sort of inside information on the gang,
or the outlook for the war, or any other specifics you might have.
At this elementary school, they know I don't go running off at the mouth.
- Ain't that right? - Sure is!
Don't be that way, just give me a short comment.
You want a comment that bad?
Yes, please.
How much you willing to pay for it, bub?
I'm here from Kinjo Merchandising. I just talked to you on the phone.
- Come on in. - Excuse me.
Do you live here alone?
My son and his wife live here, but he's on assignment in the US now.
You must be lonely.
Not really, he phones every three days.
Hey, pappy. How about if I give you 2 back rub?
Skip it
It'll feel good, and it'll be just like I'm your son's wife.
OK, good.
Whoa, you're really stiff!
You have to watch your health in this hot weather, living alone and all.
Hey, pappy, what are you doing with your savings?
- What? - Your sa-vi-ng-s!
They're in a time deposit account.
Pappy, that's no good, no good at all!
Recently, inflation is higher than the banks' interest rates.
Your savings are diminishing in value.
Instead, if you buy gold, there is absolutely no way you can lose money.
It's tax-exempt, too.
- Gold, huh... - Right!
Just a sec...
This is 2 scale photo of a one kilogram bar of pure gold.
Give me your hand.
It's light, isn't it?
That's because it's paper.
But real gold, it sparkles brightly and it weighs down...
heavily on your hand.
Isn't it heavy?
Wow, those are big! You wear a D-cup?
Pappy!
Touch them and see.
Touch. What do you think?
It weighs down heavily on your hand!
Hey, pappy, buy the gold.
Pappy, I'll be back again tomorrow. Please work with me here.
Make sure to rest up. OK, you understand?
It's me. I'm going to be late today.
Mr. Kinameri, you've really been busy recently.
I wonder if you'd like to see a movie sometime?
Good evening. You've really been making a lot of noise.
There's plenty of dirt to dig, though... The romance between Match and Akina.
I got a photo of him going into a love motel in Gotemba, on the way home from a race.
Not interested?
Akashiya Samma... In his Sangubashi condo. I heard Naoko Ken moved in.
There's gotta be something to it, yeah?
No good, either?
Okada, the Hanshin baseball player...
He was dating the transvestite Carrousel Maki and ditched him for Pico.
His brother Osugi flipped out!
It was after that Okada started getting so many base strikes.
No good?
The biggest of the big fish...
Who?
Julie.
You're interested, aren't you? You like it?
Do you want to know the name of the woman that Julie was waiting for in a Yokohama hotel?
You want to know, don't you?
You're the only one I'm offering this info to, Kinameri.
It's not nice to say, but I ain't telling Nashi or Tsubasa.
Hold on, just a sec.
Anyhow, dirt is dirt, right?
Well, how about this price?
Well, wire it to the usual place this month. She's Matsumoto Kaoru.
'Kaoru'...?
Her real name is Kaoru Matsumoto.
Kaoru Matsumoto... who's she?
The one Julie was waiting for... the pro-wrestler Dump Matsumoto.
Kinameri, I'm not joking! This is true.
Wait a minute. This... Just, just, Kinameri!
I'm gonna sell this to Nashi, after all!
! heard Zoom Up's ratings have been slipping recently.
You're darn right they have.
Reporters at other stations like Nashimoto, Sudo, Sasaki Onizawa and Tsubasa...
are guys that that the public can easily identify with.
Kinameri is really good at getting his foot in the door, but that's all he does.
He graduated from Waseda, in political economics.
He really tries to emulate those two reporters at the Washington Post that broke the Watergate story.
Showbiz reporters don't need to be bloodhounds. He wants to be another Tetsuya Tsukushi I bet!
Sunset 'Meow-Meow'
This is Kinameri, here we are with the hottest sensation in Japan right now, the 'Meow Girl Club...
The studio is brimming with the scent of youth! Good job out there, girls.
Thanks for having us!
Your song "Don't take off my sera fuku" is a big hit, and you're terrifying all the other pop stars.
I hear professional singers are all shaking in their boots.
- Who's the youngest one here? - Here!
- How old are you? - 15.
It seems she's 15!
Why did you want to try out for the Meow Girl Club originally?
I wanted to be on TV.
Is that all? Do you have any dreams of making it big...
like Eikichi Yazawa and living in 3 house with a pool?
I want to act.
An actress? I see. Does your mother have a problem with that?
Not at all.
What an easy-going woman!
Are you popular in school now? Do kids ask for your autograph?
Yeah, sort of.
Oh, yeah? Do you give out autographs?
Oh, me? Yes... l don't know!
- You sign the autographs? - If I'm asked, I'll do it.
Do young people from around Japan telephone you?
Yeah, sometimes.
I'll take any calls made' Suddenly, I feel old!
So, how about things recently? Are you having fun?
Yes, it's fun.
- Any boyfriends? - None.
Did the producer tell you to answer 'no' to that question?
No, I really don't have one.
You don't have any interest in boys?
I like girls!
Whoa, I didn't expect that!
You're setting yourself up to be a Takarazuka girl...
Well, we didn't have much time today. Thank you very much.
I hope you all do well and give Akina Nakamori and...
Kyoko Koizumi a run for their money. That's all.
Thank you very much.
Thank you!
Kinameri reporting.
Tonight we are reporting the discovery of the body of a murdered young girl...
in Hotel Number One in Kabukicho, Shinjuku, at around 11:20 last night...
- Have a seat. - Excuse me.
Did you hear about the junior high school girl murdered in a love hotel in Shinjuku last night?
Yeah.
This could turn into something interesting...
At this time, I want to offer my condolences.
I'm sorry to bother you, but could I please talk to you?
What was your daughter like at home?
She was a very ordinary and kind girl.
I see...
I hear that the perpetrator had... paid your daughter for sex.
One more thing, your daughter appears to have made quite a name for herself in that neighborhood.
This is a difficult question to ask... but was your daughter... engaged in prostitution?
Did you know anything about that?
Your daughter was only 14.
Can you think of anything that could have driven her into prostitution?
Please leave.
I'm by no means just asking out of idle curiosity.
I think this information could serve as an abject lesson to others.
- Please leave! - This is ridiculous.
I understand the situation is difficult...
but I want to prevent the same thing from happening to other girls. Please!
Everything you've said is a lie!
Just a short comment!
Ma'am, everything I've said is true.
Sorry to bother you. I'm Kinameri, from Towa TV.
Is Seiko there? I wanted to see how you're feeling before your wedding.
Please co-operate. Sorry to bother you, is anyone home?
I don't co-operate with this type of reporting.
Just a short comment, please.
I found out from your agent that you're off today...
and from your fiancé's agent that he's off,
so ll thought you might be dining together, or something.
Can ll have a short comment, please?
You picked a hot day to be working. How would you like 2 yogurt drink?
- Sure, I'll have one. - Me too.
Five, please.
- Excuse me, is that Seiko's dry cleaning? - Yeah.
- I'll pay you to let me give it to her. - What? No way.
- You won't get into any trouble. - No way! - Please.
No, I already paid the dry cleaners to let me deliver it!
Don't interfere with our coverage, Kinameri!
- Who are you with? - 'Friday'.
They're here... they're here!
Miss Seiko, welcome back. I have a question...
if you had it to do all over again, would you have married Mr. Kanda?
Excuse me...
If you were reincarnated, would you marry Mr. Kanda again?
Please answer me.
Please direct all media requests to Ishihara International Productions.
So, ultimately, you didn't get a single comment?
Yes, that's right. She seemed terribly upset at the time, as you can see in the footage.
That said, after all the other reporters went home, I stayed along and continued to monitor the situation.
It was just coincidence, but I happened to record Seiko singing in her room.
The sound quality isn't the best, but I definitely think it's worth listening to.
Please roll the tape.
Wow, Seiko seems truly happy. But is that really her?
Yes, it is.
Hey, mister, what are you doing up there?
Come down, right now.
Hurry up.
Thanks for seeing us.
Aren't you ashamed? It costs money to keep patrol cars on the street.
You're wasting the taxpayers' money!
I'm sorry. I've told him time and time again, he's got to control himself with the aggressive reporting.
What?
I have some sweets for everyone.
What's this?
A cigarette lighter. See?
If you try anything like that again, I'll sue you.
The police have better things to do than BABYSIT CELEBRITIES!
We will do our utmost to respect the law.
We will do everything in our power to stay out of your way.
By the way... could you get the Chuckers' autographs for my daughter?
'Chuckers' - oh, you mean 'Checkers". Sure, that's no problem.
How many do you want?
I'll let you figure that out.
'Chuckers', he said. I could barely contain myself!
We received a bunch of complaints from Ishihara International, but don't worry about it.
You absolutely have to go to the wedding.
Go the whole hog on this one. This is the high noon showdown.
Please stay back. Don't push...
Please don't push. Please view the wedding from the sidewalk...
Kinameri, you can't go in.
- Why not? -'Coz I said so!
Give me a reason.
I already explained to your TV station. You got it? You better!
- I want to talk to the person in charge. - I'm in charge here.
Special permission isn't needed to cover weddings and funerals.
I'm not going to argue with you! Go away!
What are you going to do? What are you going to do?
'Go away' means 'go away'!
I'm going to cover the wedding...
Who do you think you are? Who do you think you are?
What are you going to do about it?
I came here to report... and report I will!
I'm just here to report! Let me go!
Great. Strike one!
Still a little high, though.
Our sponsors are furious...
I feel bad having to ask, but I want you to switch to 'Night Up' from 10:50.
It will be hands-on reporting. It's just a change of pace. It'll do you some good.
Just a little. I'm counting on you. Don't let me down.
The wind feels good...
Why can't you get your act together?
Afternoon tabloid TV was a better gig.
They're basically asking you to quit.
You haven't even paid off half of your mortgage.
What are you planning to do? I'm already 34.
When am I going to be able to have children?
Being 2 home shopping TV presenter isn't my idea of fun.
Because of you, other celebrities treat me like a leper.
I can't hold my head up. Aren't you going to say anything?
Welcome to the club.
This is Kinameri, with the first in a series of hands-on reports,
this one at the Shinjuku strip club, Star 85.
Why are you so nervous?
I'm looking forward to working with you.
Is anyone here?
Sorry to bother you, I'm Kinameri, from Towa TV.
I'm sorry to bother you when you're having fun...
This pub is called 'Mon-Mon'.
At first glance, there is nothing unusual about it, but digging a little deeper tells a different story.
- I hope everyone is up for this... - Sure!
Just a glass...
Sorry to expose myself like this.
Now, I'm going to go inside of the club with Yuka.
You're 2 total jerk!
What are you doing?
Cut it out! Stop! What is this?
All right, cut!
The booming ejaculation industry... the dying business of the adult film.
Being on site for a porno film, the air is brimming with an unusual kind of energy.
I never dreamed it would take so much strength and vitality to do this kind of work!
Thank you for your co-operation.
Thank you.
Kinameri, with another hands-on report from the shooting location of a porno movie. Thank you.
- Excuse me... - What can I do for you?
Don't you have any cheaper melons?
I already cut the price. Take a look at them. They're from Hokkaido.
My son and his wife sent me these from Hokkaido. They're unusually sweet.
They sure are. That's quite a son you've got.
Well, yeah.
Is your wife out?
Yes. She has to be at work very early, so she rents an apartment near the TV station.
Oh? You've got it hard, too...
I bought some gold, 20 million yen's worth.
Gold is a good investment - the price never goes down.
20 million yen?
If you keep your money in the bank, inflation ultimately erodes its value.
You don't have that problem with gold.
Give me your hand.
It's light - that's because it's paper -
but pure gold weighs down heavily on your hand.
Isn't it heavy?
Uh, right...
I've gotten a lot of phone calls about this, but it seemed like a shady operation.
If you take that kind of attitude, you'll never save a dime.
I think you're better off not getting involved with them.
You have six television sets...
your utilities bill alone must be staggering.
- Good morning! - Good morning!
The ten golden rules...
one: women are the geese that lay the golden eggs.
One: women are the geese that lay the golden eggs.
Two: charm, money, and lady-killer style are the three keys.
Three: your mission is to use your masculine wiles.
Four: life is constant struggle.
Five: you're there to fool the customers, not to be fooled by them.
- ...yes, everyday. - I'm sorry...
- You can make one single phone call. - Yes.
- I've got sales to make, too. - I understand that.
Just one phone call...
You shouldn't spoil women too much. You have to keep them at arm's length.
Just being kind to them is 23 big mistake!
Everybody listen: that's not right.
You have to praise them, like in French.
Like the French. You understand?
Even when you're having sex, you sing their virtues.
What kinds of hosts do the best with the ladies?
Well... you can't be dour.
Probably it's just best to be excessively cheerful.
You don't do well with women, do you?
You don't quite have what it takes. You're as gloomy as they come!
In any event, why don't you just try an investigative report?
Doing what?
An escort host. You get bought by a woman.
I get calls from around 20 different women every night.
It's hard to turn them down. If I have the energy, I'll do it.
I never get to sleep and run out of energy.
If you're going to do it right, that's how it's done.
- For real? - You bet.
- For real? - You bet. Joji' Come here! Here!
Joji' Come here! Here!
Our most popular host, Joji.
They come from Hokkaido and Kyushu, Just to meet him.
He's saving his money and plans to open a restaurant in New York.
I've kept you waiting.
A light... a light... someone give *me* a light!
I've kept you waiting.
- Are you... Kaori Doi? - Yes.
Thanks for coming. What will you be having?
- Lemon tea. - I'll get it for you.
I think... I've met you somewhere before.
This is my first day. My name is Kuwata.
I'm Kuwata. Pleased to meet you.
I'm Kaori.
Sorry for the wait.
This Is... my first time.
Well then, shall we go somewhere?
You're a married woman, please stop!
- This isn't right... - Please!
Please stop!
This isn't right.
I guess something came over me.
I'm sorry... l don't have any money at all.
I wanted to try something exciting.
I'll give you this.
It's a certificate worth ¥3 million in pure gold.
It's all I have left.
How may I help you?
I'm here to respond to your 'help wanted' ad.
The company's sales rep briefing is from two.
Please wait in the room at the end of the hall.
Kinjo Merchandising is a company that spends money on...
human resources, and regards them as its most valuable asset.
The average salary is ¥5 million for men, ¥3 million for women.
Even at the low end, you're unlikely to make less than ¥2 million.
How much you make is up to you.
Incomes that are ordinarily unthinkable are possible here.
In fact, our top salesmen can clear the unbelievably high sum...
of ¥15 million in one month.
Promotions to 'branch manager' or 'head office department director' are also possible.
I imagine some of you might have some doubts about this enterprise...
but I assure you, there is nothing illegal about trading gold futures.
This is a revolutionary and extremely safe investment.
Can I have a word with you?
What is it?
Have you ever heard of Kinjo Merchandising? It's a company that peddles gold futures...
I've heard of it.
Is the news department looking into it?
Why?
I want to sniff around and see what I can find.
I don't know - nothing would come of it.
There's nothing spicy going on there.
Maybe if a victim killed himself, or something...
If we drag our feet on this one, I think we'll miss the boat.
Why don't you survey people around train stations?
Can I talk with you?
No way - we're not NHK!
You gotta take a long-range view on this one...
I'll cover the mafia or anything else.
Gay bars, strip clubs - I'll work anywhere.
I just want to follow this story.
Seriously, who in the world wants to watch a TV show about futures trading in gold?
Forget about that and put all your energy into the hands-on stuff.
Don't hold back, till you put Shinya Yamamoto to shame.
The viewer ratings are great. I'm counting on you.
- Let's roll. - Quiet on the set!
Kinameri you've been digging up a lot of dirt,
but if you're not careful, you could get burned.
You have a beautiful wife and a wonderful child...
They promised that they would give me the gold after two years.
It's already been three years and I haven't seen one bit of that gold.
I've asked them dozens of times, but I'm just banging my head against the wall.
If you've got the time, will you check into it for me?
He came at 8:30 in the morning. We had lunch together.
For dinner I ordered fried pork, and he gave me the hard sell for 11 hours.
He finally broke me.
She was a young saleswoman. She was sweet and massaged my back.
She listened to my stories.
Then before I knew it... She seemed like such a nice girl.
I was a fool to think that I could make a fortune at my age.
Forgive me for asking, but did anything happen between you two?
What? No, nothing like that went on.
I didn't do anything wrong.
Now, I don't even have money for a funeral.
I have absolutely no idea what I can do.
The value of gold changes steadily.
They lied and told me that if I was even a day late, I could lose tens of thousands of yen.
Ultimately, they used intimidation.
...they're continuing to investigate the scene.
Next item. A gas explosion occurred today at around 2:30 in a residential area of Meguro, Tokyo.
Homemaker Kaori Doi is unconscious and in critical condition.
According to her husband, Takao,
the explosion was likely the result of a gas suicide attempt on Kaori's part,
after she invested a huge sum of money in gold futures,
and the company refused to cancel her contract.
On to our next story...
Hey, old man!
Hey! Open up, old man! It's Kinameri. Are you in?
Hey, look, it's Kinameri.
- Wow! - She's really pretty! - Very pretty!
It's his wife, isn't it?
That's Kinameri!
- No way! - That's him!
Who is it, Mr. Kama?
This guy does a night-time TV show. Understand?
He's a TV reporter. He's very, very famous.
- Hello. - Hello, Kinameri.
I'm sorry to disturb you...
Uh, I wonder if I can speak Japanese. Do you speak a little?
A little.
This is a very lovely room. How many live here?
Wow, six people live here?! Where are the others?
They're at work now.
How long have you been in Japan?
Is living in Japan fun?
What's going on here?
You've got to be careful!
It's time - let's go.
Please, don't do that.
It's time, I said. Cut it out.
Please, stop that. Don't. We're here conducting a report.
A report? Ah, Kinameri...
What are you doing?
What are you doing here? This is no place for you!
I got permission from the manager, didn't I?
You dumb shit. Don't you get it?
This is how we make our living!
Why don't you chase after celebrities?
You understand, don't you, Kinameri?
Let's go.
Come！
Japanese Man! Japanese Man!
Bad! Bad!
You Japanese man.. Bad! Bad!
Good evening. These are the news.
Today's 6:12pm flight from Haneda Airport
a jumbo jet of Dainichi Airlines, Flight 123 bound for Osaka
Fell off the radar from Haneda's control tower at 6:57 p.m.
Apparently a flight almost full with passengers
Regarding this
will be coming to you with more details as the story unfolds
Following an intensive investigation of the Los Angeles incident,
the Tokyo Metropolitan Police arrested Kazuyoshi Miura...
on allegations of attempted murder, at 11:26 PM,
according to Japanese criminal code, paragraph 3,
covering crimes committed overseas.
Bank employee Michiko Yazawa was also arrested in connection with the case...
Sorry to bother you... I'm Kinameri, of Towa TV.
Do you think showbiz reporters have the same stature as other journalists?
I see.
Kinameri as a reporter, don't you feel that you're just going through the motions?
I had a good education, so I could be a first-class journalist.
Class of '65, Toshiaki Kinameri.
Kina-me-ri! Yeah!
Hello... l didn't really have anything to say.
I just wanted to hear your voice.
Thanks for the other day. I had a good time.
Good night.
What is this shit with the answering machine?! You don't need it!
Are you still running around with your mic?
If you don't cut it out, you'll come to a bad end! You got that?
Things aren't going well with my wife, for a while...
'Management Nowhere to be Found' 'Important Papers Sent to Hong Kong' 'Chairman Nagata Wanted for Questioning'
'Kinjo Merchandising "Not Stable"
'Where is Chairman Nagata?'
- Someone's in there! - We want to talk to someone in charge!
Over the last several days, Kinjo Merchandising, the company that...
spawned a furore over alleged strong-arm sales tactics in gold futures trading,
has been the target of angry customers storming their sales offices around the country,
demanding their accounts be closed.
Kinjo Merchandising's victims are nearly all elderly, and many of them live alone,
in an apparent con game that...
Yeah... What? You found him?
They found him - Chairman Nataga's location!
Good. We're going to set up a special news coverage team for this one.
The team will focus on nothing but Kinjo Merchandising.
The reporter in charge will be him.
Kinameri?
Yeah, Kinameri. Who do you think has been boosting your viewer ratings all this time?
He's the most aggressive one you got. He'll go anywhere for the chance to raise the bar an inch.
Get a hold of him.
You're Mr. Kinameri, aren't you?
I admire your tenacity in reporting.
I want to be a reporter, too. Do you have any advice?
Some more of your take-no-prisoners reporting, Kinameri?
Why don't you track down Nagata's mistress?
That would probably suit you better.
God, it's late.
I'm hungry...
Move!
Out of the way!
Get out the way.
Clear out!
Out of the way, I said!
Are you connected in some way with Kinjo Merchandising?
What? I was asked to do a favor by six people.
They said they didn't need the money, just take care of it.
What's your name?
What difference does that make?!
What's your occupation?
I work at a steel plant... a steel factory.
He ripped off ¥8.5 million from a bunch of old men.
Who the hell are you? You're a security guard, ain't ya?
So long as you get paid, you'll guard anyone.
Come over to my house. Come to my place.
You can guard my dog! I'll pay you for that.
What's this?
My boss told me to bring it here.
It's all right for me to have it then. This is Nagata's.
Look this way! Here! Over here!
Who needs it?!
This is bullshit, I said!
Watch out!
Back off!
You try.
Let me try the window.
That might work. That's how it's done.
Back off!
Cut it out, idiot!
Who are you?
You're... Nagata? You're dead!
Take that!
What are you doing, Kinameri?
Don't push!
Call the police - I'm the criminal. I did it. Call the police.
Will you get out of the way?! For God's sake, move!
Give me that. It's mine.
- What is your relationship to the chairman? - Not a damn thing.
What was the purpose of your actions?
Geez, to kill him! If he ain't dead yet, I'll kilt him again.
Look this way! Please, look over here!
Please, tell us why you did it?
I killed a bad man.
Don't push, you bastard!
Look, it's Kinameri!
- What did the criminals do in there? - Have you been stabbed?
Say something! Anything! What was it like in there?
Did you go in to save the chairman, or to cover the event?
What went on in there?
Just one comment about the criminals.
Was it to rescue him, to report, or just an impulse?
- Hey, say something! - What happened?!
What was it like in there?!
Say something!
Just a short comment!
Were you trying to be a hero?
Translation by scannon & kozue Timing by lordretsudo
Cast: Yuya Uchida - Kinameri
Yumi Aso - Kinameri's girlfriend Eri Watanabe - Kinameri's wife
Taiji Tonoyama - old man next door Yoshio Harada - producer
Kazuyoshi Miura & Seiko Matsuda as themselves
and 'Beat' Takeshi
Screenplay: Isao Takagi & Yuya Uchida
Producers: Yoshiyuki Kaino & Yutaka Okada
Cinematographer: Yoichi Shiga
Editor: Shoji Sakai
Art Direction: Minoru Oshiwa
Lighting: Masao Kanazawa
Assistant Director: Heikichi Fujiwara
Music: Katsuo Ono
Director: Yojiro Takita