AI HAS A VERY PROFESSIONAL SMILE.
BUT IT SEEMS TO LACK WARMTH.
That hurts a little.
I mean, my life's been built on lies.
PRIVATE PARTY TODAY
We are open for a private party today. We look forward to seeing you again.
Welcome!
I loved the marshmallows.
That was obvious.
I could've eaten a hundred of them.
I expected three months to feel long, but it sped by.
I'm so bummed it's ending.
-Let's all hang out again. -Of course.
-Real soon. -Real soon.
-Promise me. -Yeah.
Well?
Are you two for real?
What?
Will you continue the relationship?
I can't say for certain.
-Not tomorrow. -Tomorrow.
-Can't do it. -Tomorrow.
-Is that early? -Of course it is.
The last episode got the most views in the series' history.
Thanks to you.
Thanks to all the attention it got.
Don't be so modest.
Stop stalling and tell me about Ai.
Patience, my friend.
You exceeded expectations. You deserve to be rewarded for it.
How does going for sushi sound?
I'll tell you about her first love.
It better not be from childhood.
Don't worry. I'll make it worth your while.
As far as I know, it was her first and last.
Now I'm sure of it.
Kaburagi definitely knows something about me and Ruby's real dad.
Hey, Aqua.
Can we talk… privately?
I wanted to get your thoughts on what comes next?
How do you mean?
Well, the show ended with us as a couple.
Therefore…
Right…
We'd best keep that up a while.
Do you mean "professionally"?
Or would we be going out with each other for real?
You can speak honestly.
I'm fully aware you don't see me as a romantic target.
It's true.
I don't really see you in that way.
So our dating would only be an extension of our work.
But…
I'm extremely interested in you as an actress.
I truly mean that.
I see.
I think I like that answer best of all.
Then let's be a business power couple.
One real couple from the show is enough.
Didn't you notice?
-Yuki and Nobu hooked up for real. -Is that good?
Incredibly.
That sly fox.
She rejected him on the show.
Say hi to the all new B-Komachi!
What's that?
It's our group name, silly.
You can't be serious. That's a legendary unit name.
You said I could choose it.
I did, but B-Komachi is out of the question.
What better way to revive Ichigo Production
than with B-Komachi?
So now you're a top producer, too?
It's not a bad idea.
What!
It's instant traction.
With B-Komachi songs, we can go right to live shows.
We already own all the rights.
And given that we can't spend money,
it's more practical than not.
Right?
But I have one more major proposal to submit to you.
Till next time.
-See you. -See you.
Don't be a stranger.
-Of course. -For sure.
-See you. -Bye!
This is going to be so depressing.
I'm going to miss this show so much.
Really?
I guess you've no reason to be sad. You have Akane.
It's a professional relationship.
You say that, but you were smitten by her rendition of Ai.
B-Komachi was before your time, right?
But to idol fans, they're legendary. I've got all their DVDs.
Just between you and me,
I originally dreamed of becoming an idol one day.
Of course, right now I'm perfectly happy being a YouTuber.
-Hey Mem. -Yeah?
♪ Every time the wind blows by me, ♪
♪ I escape from this harsh world ♪
♪ As long as I keep dreaming, ♪
♪ The pain I have can't hurt me ♪
OSHI NO KO
ORIGINAL WORK
AKA AKASAKA × MENGO YOKOYARI
(PUBLISHED BY SHUEISHA YOUNG JUMP COMICS)
♪ How many times have I repeated the same thing again, today? ♪
♪ You appear cheerful and smile, but is it really you? Who exactly are you? ♪
♪ This culture of looks is a desire to feel recognition through 'interests' ♪
♪ I take a breath before I look at the view count ♪
♪ Is this what I was born to do? ♪
KAION SAKURAI
♪ I feel I'm about to meltdown ♪
SAITO AKUSA
NAGASA SAITO
♪ How much will I be able to take? ♪
NANOKA HARA
MIZUKI KAYASHIMA
ANO
AOI NAKAMURA
♪ Shattering tears run through as my eyes sparkle, look at me ♪
ICHIROU MIYAKAWA
JUNKI TOZUKA
KOUKI YAMASHITA
HINA KIKUCHI
ATSUSHI OGATA
NAENANO
HIIRAGA TORO
SAIMU KURADO
YUMI ADACHI
MIRAI SHIDA
♪ I'm really losing my mind ♪
KAZUTO MOKUDAI
HARU IWAKAWA
YUNA SAITO
YUZUNA NAGASE
YUNIA SAKAI
KANEKIYO MOEKA
MAHIRU SAITO
AIMI NAKANO
SHIO YAMAMOTO
TSUKASA MATOBA
TOMOMI FUKIKOSHI
KANA KURASHINA
♪ Crazy crazy girl ♪
TOSHINORI OMI
JUN KANAME
♪ Farewell to the me of yesterday ♪
KOUTAROU YOSHIDA
♪ So go ahead and stab with my knife, and let the love and blood flow out ♪
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AYAKO KITAGAWA
MUSIC
PLANNING AND PRODUCTION/DIRECTOR
RYUSUKE IMOTO
(TOEI)
♪ It's the only way I survive in this hell ♪
Leave it to my twin bro. Same wavelength.
"A high school student YouTuber and influencer."
She's hugely popular online.
But I never would've thought you had idol dreams.
I need to confirm a few things first.
Are you currently signed with an agent?
I'm contracted with the agency "FARM."
But as a partner, not under their control.
So you're free to choose any work you like?
Correct.
That would include us hiring you for idol-related activities.
Which means, contractually, there shouldn't be a problem.
You're lying about your age, aren't you?
You can tell, huh?
So how old are you, really?
Major fudge.
Really? How old are you?
Like 21 or so?
That's a major fudge.
There's a legitimate reason.
Legitimate?
Ever since I was a child, becoming an idol was my dream.
In high school, I started dance lessons.
And went to auditions.
But then…
in my junior year, my mother fell ill.
Single parent home, plus a little brother.
So I quit school and went to work.
By day, I worked in a bakery.
Welcome.
By night, I worked in a girl's bar to get by.
Eventually, my mother recovered.
But by then, I was 23 years old.
In the idol world, even turning 20 is considered "old."
I was ready to chase my dream again,
but I was no longer the right age for it.
Hold on a sec.
Somebody's crying.
Do you know how hard it was
for a child star to face growing older?
I think I can sympathize with her just a little bit.
Just a little bit?
I started my channel while I worked
but said I was still in high school.
The more subscribers I got, the harder it became to come clean.
Very interesting.
I guess it's a real stretch to think I could
become an idol at 25.
Absolutely not.
There's no age ceiling for an idol.
Not if you still dare to dream.
Come, Mem-cho.
Won't you be idols with us?
Which is more believable?
To be a high schooler? Or an idol at 25?
What do you say?
Give it a shot?
Yes.
Welcome to B-Komachi!
-Welcome! -Welcome!
Let's do this.
Yeah, let's.
See you later, Aqua.
Take care.
Arima.
Look after them…
Don't talk to me, okay?
Go "look after" that Akane, you Casanova Meddler.
Casanova Meddler?
I'll look after them without you asking.
Goodbye, Letch Luthor.
"Letch" Luthor?
♪ I am your idol ♪
♪ The sign is B ♪
B-Komachi! Wahoo!
♪ It's great to meet you at last ♪
♪ Swinging my legs as I waited ♪
♪ I'm so excited for today that I can't sleep ♪
♪ (Me too) ♪
♪ You can't be nervous now ♪
♪ We can't waste a single minute or second ♪
♪ Now, it's time to begin ♪
♪ You too, you too, you too, can't wait ♪
♪ Everyone clap your hands, we'll welcome you ♪
♪ To a place to where "love" is shared ♪
♪ Everyday in the cloak ♪
♪ If you come here and don't dance, It's your loss! Loss! Loss! ♪
♪ Doesn't matter if your human or not ♪
♪ I don't care if the box is big or small ♪
♪ I can see you with your light sticks ♪
♪ Now if I blow I feel like I can fly ♪
♪ Or if it's a small, small talent ♪
♪ I know with your support me ♪
♪ I can give an explosive response ♪
♪ I am your idol ♪
♪ The sign is B ♪
New B-Komachi bursts on the scene!
Mr. Kaburagi.
I saw Love for Real. What an awesome show.
Thanks.
The online flaming was great. Did you concoct that?
No way. That was a pain in the ass.
I can imagine.
Say, that's Tokyo Blade. Are you producing that?
Yes, Mondays at nine.
Isn't the target audience a bit young for the 9 p.m. slot?
The network wants a core fan audience.
You got the rights?
Yeah, but I had to do backflips for them.
The original work's huge sales make the publisher prickly.
Starring?
Taiki Himekawa from Lala Lai. Oh, and Akane Kurokawa, too.
Everyone's from Lala Lai?
As of this moment, yeah.
Lala Lai's Mr. Goa wrote the script.
And Mr. Kindaichi is directing.
I just need a few young hunks to fill out the cast.
Tokyo Blade?
Yeah, I've done a few movies before, but never a network series.
I could use your advice later.
I haven't any to give.
Sure you do.
I saw you on Today Will Be Sweet.
Your acting was amazing.
That's right. You and Arima are the same age.
By the way, let me give you your ticket.
Here.
What's that?
For getting me a ticket.
Wow, thanks. I'm so happy.
And our photo together?
Oh, yeah.
Say cheese.
-I'll upload it later. -Yes.
The rest of the dance is all on a shared site.
Wow, you sure work fast, Ms. Miyako.
I'll send the URL to the group chat.
-Please do. -Okay.
Out of curiosity,
how many songs are left?
About thirty, I'd say.
You're not asking us to learn all of them, are you?
Of course we are. We're the New B-Komachi!
Sounds like we'll be real busy.
Excuse me for a minute.
How the hell am I going to memorize thirty songs?
I'm an actress after all.
I'll never match the motivation of those two.
Oh, I didn't know you came.
I thought I told you not to talk to me.
Shouldn't you be with Akane?
It should go to the best dancer : me.
We need someone with media experience. That's me.
What's all the fuss?
Who will take center position.
Does it matter?
-It totally matters! -It totally matters!
It's every idol's goal.
She's the singing and dancing face of the group!
I see. Decide among yourselves, then.
You don't want Center?
Absolutely not. Plus I'm an awful singer.
Leaving already?
I just remembered I have an errand to run.
Does Kana seem snarky lately?
She's a pain in the butt by nature.
Didn't she release a single once?
Search "Kana Arima" and "song."
"The Bell Pepper Exercise." I remember that!
A huge hit. She calls it her dark past.
But look. Kana's in center position.
She doesn't want to do it, okay? Now get ready to go.
Where are we going?
Karaoke, of course. I need to hear you two sing.
Bring it on.
You're going down.
Without further ado,
B-Komachi's center position is going to… Kana Arima!
How do you feel being named Center, Kana-chan?
Well, first off.
Turn off the damn camera.
I thought I told you,
"Absolutely not" on Center.
What? Did you think I'd just smile and roll over
by putting me on camera and pretending it's a done deal?
She saw right through that.
Senpai.
You've released songs before.
So what?
You do sound tone deaf on "The Bell Pepper Exercise."
But you improved so much on your second single.
And even more on your third.
I'm guessing you rehearsed a whole lot.
That's the kind of dedication
that would make you a reliable B-Komachi Center.
You're not going to win me over with flattery!
Center just isn't who I am.
And nothing's going to make me change my mind.
Understood.
-Ms. Miyako. -I'm sorry for presuming.
But as a favor…
would you listen to these two sing?
♪ I am your idol ♪
♪ The sign is B ♪
(kiss!)
Ugh, really?!
Why am I always such an easy pushover?
Not funny, tone deaf squawkers.
What a low bar to set for Center.
Stop grinning.
Let's face it. Compared to those two, my singing's an improvement.
But…
I really don't want to be Center.
The face of the group shouldn't be a jaded pain in the ass like me.
It's meant for pure and cute girls like Mem-cho and Ruby.
Pure…
and cute.
Thank y…
I mean, no thanks. Leave me alone.
Arima.
I don't get your anger with me lately.
I know you're prickly and barb-tongued.
But it's…
starting to hurt a little.
Oh yeah?
You started it.
Thanks for coming on short notice.
No worries.
There's someone I'd like you to meet.
I'll meet anyone you want if you'll tell me about Ai.
You're very persistent.
Why are you so obsessed with her anyway?
I'm a fan.
Do I need another reason?
A fan's fantasy crumbles easily once exposed to reality.
You won't find a single exception here.
Still wish to go on?
Yes.
Ignorance is bliss. That's my view.
But fans can't settle for that.
I have to know.
I need to know what kind of life Ai led.
Why…
she had to be murdered.
I've long prepared myself for the truth.
The first time I met Ai
was when she had just arrived in Tokyo from the countryside.
At the time, she wore cheap clothes that didn't suit her.
Just a country bumpkin.
She had trouble fitting in even after her debut.
It was her attitude.
I don't think she felt the least bit like an idol.
What did you say?
I wanna quit.
Quit? Who do you think you are?
She gave her boss fits because he saw her talent before anyone.
Ai, wait!
LALA LAI THEATRICAL COMPANY
Hoping to change her attitude,
I recommended a drama workshop.
A workshop?
Lala Lai Theatrical Company, where Akane Kurokawa is.
Now it's a popular theater group and successful production company.
But at that time, it struggled to draw even a full house of 200 people.
But soon after she joined, there was a dramatic change in her.
If I had to guess, it was because she found love.
Love changes people.
I remember how grown up she suddenly looked.
Who was he?
What was his name?
I'm afraid even I don't know that.
About when in her career did that occur?
You know that she took some time off, right?
She attended the workshop until then.
But I don't know the details.
Ai's time at the workshop
coincides with her pregnancy.
Oh, you're here.
Sorry I'm late.
Welcome.
This is Raida of Magic Flow.
He's a hotshot producer of mainly TV serial dramas.
Sumiaki Raida. Charmed.
Hello.
-Beer? -Yes, please.
-A beer please. -Yes.
TOKYO BLADE
Just when I thought I'd found
everyone who worked with Ai,
the workshop was a blind spot.
It was never public.
The dramatization of Tokyo Blade
was to be run almost solely by Lala Lai staff.
If I could work my way in somehow, I might find more clues.
The Japan Idol Fest?
What's that?
The nation's biggest idol festival.
I got a call from a producer I know.
He's asking if we want to take part in it next month.
No way.
Who'd book newbies like us? Is that producer for real?
A group dropped out after a sex scandal.
We're pinch hitters.
Let's do it. This is our big chance!
I haven't learned the steps to a single song.
I overheard everything.
Ms. Miyako.
I'm president of this talent agency.
I don't like people calling my acts directly, but work is work.
Let's do it.
But we've only a month to prepare.
We're just a side act. A month is plenty.
Yeah, so let's do it.
Good, now let's go gather intel.
I like your gumption. Go to it.
Aye-aye.
Where to?
I don't know.
How'd you score tix to Nogizaka46?
I just called a producer acquaintance and prayed.
Wow, you are so connected. I'm getting nervous.
Why? You're not performing.
We need to learn from the best if we're to be on stage.
I honestly don't know where to begin.
We need to figure out what kind of group we want B-Komachi to be.
Oh my God, I'm so nervous!
Again, you're not performing.
I can't wait! I can't wait!
Again…
My first live concert in a while blew my socks off.
That's why they're the best.
What's wrong, Ruby? Tummy ache?
No, it's just frustration.
With what?
Being in the audience.
I wished I could be on stage.
One day, I promise, we'll stand on that stage.
Right? Come on.
And away we go!
Come on, Senpai.
Okay, okay.
Ready and…
5,6,7,8…1,2,3,4…
You can suck at singing and dancing if you have a cute face.
That's what I used to think an idol was.
But…
seeing the best do their thing made me realize,
I have no business on a stage like that
in the role of center position.
At least take it.
Are you beginning to regret becoming an idol?
It's not about regret.
I made this decision.
I'm just…
not cut out for this.
Much less as Center. It's not a position I belong in.
Well, I think you're amazing.
You think you can flatter me?
Truth is, you don't know anything about me.
Your mouth is your complex.
You prefer praise for your work over praise for yourself.
You spare no effort trying to live up to others' expectations.
No one feels more responsible.
I'll see you at the Japan Idol Fest.
I can't wait.
Fine.
I'll show you.
Which do we choose?
-Let's see. -I don't know.
-Gloves are slippery. -You're right.
Ready and choose!
Red for me like Ai.
It suits you. Both of you.
And you, Kana?
White, I think.
Coming.
What're you doing at this hour?
Looking for a little advice.
Sorry, the place is a mess.
Don't worry. I'm used to that.
I suppose you are.
When you worked on Today Sweet, it was ten times worse.
TODAY SWEET
Sorry to disturb you when you're busy.
Are you kidding? I'm doing a monthly.
It pales in comparison to your weekly manga.
Not at all.
Your Tokyo Blade is incredible, Sensei.
The manga and anime are such hits.
Just wait till the live action drops.
Actually, I'm here about that drama.
Would you come to the read through this weekend?
What?
TOKYO BLADE
I'm surprised they cast you, Aqua.
They think reuniting us will generate buzz.
The Love for Real couple.
It's not just because of that.
Oh, Mr. Himekawa.
Mr. Himekawa is playing the leading man.
Lala Lai's ace in the hole.
I'm Aqua Hoshino. Pleased to meet you.
Hey.
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Tokyo Blade is set in a world where Japan has been destroyed.
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killed in pursuit of an enigmatic sword.
BETRAYAL, FRIENDSHIP, MYSTERIOUS DEATHS
But behind what appears to be an ancient curse
are serial murders orchestrated by a shadowy figure.
In short, it's a whodunit mystery.
Are you all ready to start the read through?
Yes.
"This is the sword of the hidden guild."
"Yes, when someone is cursed to death,
the blade starts to rot."
"It signals a human death."
"Kento eyes a sword displayed on an altar."
"You can't believe in a cursed sword."
"Of course I don't."
"But the fact is three people are dead."
"I don't want to die."
"Kento picks up the sword."
TOKYO BLADE
"What're you doing?"
"This sword festival must not be held."
-"Kento draws the sword." -"Don't!"
"It's time to end this with our own hands!"
Cut.
Let's take a break, everybody.
We'll start Act Two in 45 minutes. See you later.
-See you later. -See you later.
ORIGINAL AUTHOR AND RELATED STAFF
What do you think, Abiko Sensei?
Everyone's acting is just so wonderful.
They're well trained at Lala Lai.
We wanted young actors with chops.
They're all so good, it makes me blush.
It doesn’t feel like something I wrote.
I'm glad to hear it.
It's all thanks to everyone's hard work.
I was wondering
if it's still possible to rewrite parts of the script.
What?
Of course. We'll revise any part you wish.
-Where did you have in mind? -All of it.
I'd like you to rewrite the entire script.
This story is a work of fiction. All characters and events depicted are fictitious. Any resemblance or identity with the name, characteristics, or history of any real person or entity, present or past, is entirely coincidental and unintentional.
Aka Akasaka × Mengo Yokoshin/Shueisha·Toei