Sentai vs. Motsugen - Oshi no Ko EP01
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# Sentai
# Motsugen
This story is a work of fiction.
What you're about to watch is a work of fiction.
Actually, most everything in this world is fiction.
Actually, it's more accurate to say that it's a world of fiction.
They fabricate...
It's fabricated.
exaggerate...
Exaggerated.
and thoroughly conceal anything inconvenient.
Anything that doesn't neatly fit the narrative gets covered up.
That being the case, the idol fan is one who wants to be skillfully lied to.
And so, the idol fan is one who relishes this deception.
In this world, lies are weapons.
In this world, lies are weapons.
Ai!
Ai!
I wish I could've witnessed her cuteness in person!
I wish I could've witnessed this cuteness in person!
The idol group B Komachi's absolute ace...
The idol group B-Komachi's shining star...
Their unshakable center...
Their unshakable center...
The supremely pretty 16-year-old girl...
The astonishingly pretty 16-year-old girl...
Ai!
Ai!
It's been four years since their formation!
It's been four years since they started!
They gradually gained popularity, their media exposure increased,
They've gradually gained popularity, their media exposure increased,
and it feels like the public has now finally discovered them!
and it feels like they've finally hit the mainstream!
This is where she really takes off! Her stardom is now close at-
This is where she really takes off! Her stardom is close at—
Why are you playing a DVD in a patient's room?
Why are you watching an idol DVD in a patient's room?
It goes without saying it's rather odd.
No one in their right mind would do that.
Observing something beautiful is good for one's health.
Witnessing beauty is good for one's health.
I mean, it's not like there are any idol concerts this far out in the countryside.
It's not like there are any idol concerts this far out in the countryside.
This is a form of medical practice.
This is part of our treatment plan.
It's proselytizing, plain and simple.
It's proselytizing, plain and simple.
Please don't make it our hospital's official position.
Please don't make this our hospital's official position.
Oh, that reminds me, sensei.
Oh, that reminds me, doctor.
Just now, it was trending on Twitter that...
I saw something trending on Twitter just now.
WHAT?!
What?!
Ai is going on hiatus?!
Ai is going on hiatus?!
You really are a true believer.
You really worship this girl, huh?
She's 16, isn't she? I guess you're a lolicon.
She's 16, isn't she? I guess you like them young.
I only ask you don't call me that.
Please don't say that.
I've got my reasons, okay?
I've got my reasons, okay?
I did my residency at this same hospital, you see.
I did my residency at this same hospital, you see.
In those days, I often slacked off in patients' rooms same as now.
In those days, I often slacked off in patients' rooms, same as now.
Shape up.
Do some work.
One of the patients I met back then changed my destiny.
One of the patients I met back then shaped my destiny.
And this girl is Mei-Mei!
And this is Mei-Mei!
Her dancing is great!
Her dancing is great!
Hmm...
Ari and Kyun are good singers,
Ari-pyan and Kyun-pan are good singers,
but my fave is definitely...
but my fave is...
Ai!
without a doubt Ai!
She's my age, but she looks so much more grown-up and is great at singing and dancing!
She's about my age, but she's so grown-up looking and great at singing and dancing!
And don't get me started on how pretty she is...
And what a pretty face she has...
In my next life, I want to look like her.
If I could be reborn, that's the face I want.
What do you mean, your next life? Don't be silly.
What's this "reborn" nonsense? Don't be silly.
Not much of a dreamer, are you?
Not much of a dreamer, are you?
Haven't you thought about what it'd be like if you were born as a celebrity's child?
Haven't you wondered about what it'd be like to be the child of a celebrity?
Like, if you had looks and connections right from birth.
Like, if you had looks and connections right from birth.
Nope.
Nope.
So you really don't have any dreams...
So you really don't dream...
You're cute yourself, Sarina-chan.
You're plenty cute already, Sarina.
There's no need for you to be reborn.
No point in waiting for a next life.
After you're discharged, become an idol yourself if you want.
After you're discharged, just become an idol.
I'll be your fan if you do.
I'll be your fan if you do.
Really?
Really?
I love you, sensei! Marry me!
I love you, doc! Marry me!
Forgive me, but I'd be as good as dead socially.
I'd rather not die by social suicide, thanks.
Okay, Mr. Moralist...
Okay, Mr. Moralist...
A shame, isn't it? But I'll seriously consider it once you turn 16.
Yep, what a shame.
But I'll give it some serious thought once you're 16.
Sixteen, huh?
Sixteen, huh?
You're a big meanie.
You're a big meanie.
It's a practical plan, right?
Hey, it's a realistic plan.
An anaplastic astrocytoma... She was just 12 years old.
An anaplastic astrocytoma...
If she were still alive today, she'd be 16 just like Ai.
She was just 12 years old.
I suppose I followed Sarina-chan's favorite idol, superimposing the two of them in my mind.
If she were still alive today, she'd be 16, just like Ai.
Her walking the path toward her dreams...
I suppose I followed Sarina's favorite idol, melding my memories of the two of them.
I just want to see that is all.
She's walking towards her dreams,
Makes sense.
and I want to be there to see that.
So you're quite the lolicon, after all.
I see.
So you really like them young.
Were you even listening?!
Were you even listening?!
That was quite the touching story I recalled!
That was quite the touching story, in my humble opinion!
There's something graphic about the way you're obsessed with her.
There's something a little... vivid about the way you're obsessed with her.
Aren't you just using Sarina-chan as an excuse to release your own desires?
Are you sure you're not using Sarina as an excuse for your perverse desires?
Ridiculous! I swear in Sarina-chan's name that I'm supporting her with the purest of hearts!
Ridiculous! I swear on Sarina's name that I'm supporting her with the purest of hearts!
But, if that Ai girl appeared and asked you to date her, wouldn't you?
But, if this Ai appeared before you and asked you on a date, wouldn't you say yes?
Well, lunch break is over. Let's get back to work.
Well, lunch is over.
How about it, Sensei? Swearing in the name of Sarina-chan, what's your answer?
Let's get back to work.
Still, I am worried about Ai... I hope she gets healthy and makes a comeback.
How about it, doctor?
Swearing on Sarina, what's your answer?
Still, I'm worried about Ai...
I hope she gets better and makes a comeback soon.
Hello, thank you for waiting.
Hello, thank you for waiting.
Let's see... So this is your first visit, Hoshino-san?
Let's see...
So this is your first visit, Ms. Hoshino?
Yes.
Yes.
Judging by her belly, she's about 20 weeks along now.
Judging by her belly, she's about 20 weeks along now.
That's rather late for an initial examination.
That's rather late for an initial examination.
She is 16 years of age... I see, she must be dealing with some things.
Sixteen years of age...
Must be one of those girls who gets this far along without being able to consult anyone.
I guess this must have been difficult for her.
The kind of situation where she gets this far along without being able to consult anyone.
Are you her father?
Are you her father?
Well, on paper...
On paper, yeah...
She grew up in a children's home, and I'm her de facto guardian, or rather her guarantor.
She grew up in an orphanage, and I'm her de facto guardian, or her guarantor, I guess.
Oh, I see.
Oh, I see.
Sixteen, raised in a children's home. I feel like I've heard this story before.
Sixteen, raised in a orphanage. I feel like I've heard this story before.
It's just like...
It's just like...
Sensei, how is it looking? Any chance she just has a terrible case of constipation...?
Doc, how's it looking?
In that case, she'd be dead already.
Any chance she just has a bad bout of constipation?
If that were the case, she'd be long dead already.
I'm doin' fine on that front!
I'm doin' fine on that front!
No problems today either!
It went real smoothly today!
First off, you'll need an examination. I need to get everything ready, so please wait here.
First off, you'll need an examination.
I'll need to make some preparations, so please wait here.
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa!
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa!
Man, is that really her?!
Man, is that really her?!
Could she just be a dead ringer for Ai?!
Could she just be a dead ringer?
Nah, no way a years-long fan like myself would be mistaken!
Nah, no way a years-long fan like myself would be mistaken!
Wow, Ai is super cute in person!
Ai is super cute in person!
NO!
Get a grip!
My favorite idol is pregnant!
My favorite idol is pregnant!
It's such a shock I feel like I'm gonna vomit.
It's such a shock, I think I might hurl.
Ai...
Ai.
how in the world did this happen?
How in the world did this happen?
Yeah, seriously!
Yeah, seriously!
As your agency's president, why didn't you consult me?
As your agency's president, why didn't you tell me?
Who's the father anyway?
Who's the father, anyway?
Well...
Well...
that's a secret!
That's a secret!
"A secret"?! Well, no point belaboring it, then.
A secret?! Welp, guess that's settled, then!
The results of the examination are as follows: 20 weeks pregnant, twins.
The results of the examination are as follows: 20 weeks pregnant, twins.
"Twins"?
Twins?
Twins?
Twins...
Twins...
Ai, you serious about carrying them to term?
Ai, you serious about having them?
If it gets out that you've become pregnant at 16 and given birth...
If it gets out that you got pregnant at 16 and and went through with it,
your career and my agency will be finished.
your career and my agency
What are your thoughts, Sensei?
will be finished.
What are your thoughts, doctor?
The final decision rests with you.
The final decision rests with you.
Really think it through before deciding.
Really think it through before deciding.
As a doctor, that is all I'm able to say.
As a doctor, that is all I'm able to say.
As a doctor... anyway.
As a doctor, anyway.
And now, onto our next story.
And now, onto our next story.
Ugh, for real?
Ugh, for real?
Today, popular entertainer Ponta-san and idol MIU-san held a joint press conference announcing their marriage.
Today, popular entertainer Ponta and idol MIU held a joint press conference announcing their marriage.
Man, I really liked MIU...
Man, I really liked MIU...
Well, that's rather timely...
Talk about timing...
Wait, if I die now, there's a chance I'll be reborn as an idol's kid... right?
Wait!
MIU-san is currently five-months pregnant.
If I die now, there's a chance I'll be reborn as an idol's kid, right?
MIU is currently five months pregnant.
That's pretty messed up, dude.
That's pretty messed up, dude.
Still, can you really stan an idol who's got a husband and kids?
Still, can you really stan an idol who's got a husband and kids?
Even if you've got a guy you've fallen for, I'll still keep supporting you.
Even if you've got a guy you've fallen for, I'll still keep supporting you.
That said, if you give birth to these children, I suspect I won't be able to see you soar to greater heights.
That said, if you give birth to these children, I worry that I won't be able to see you soar to greater heights.
I guess the views of fans are pretty self-centered...
Fans are pretty self-centered.
You think so too, don't you, Sarina-chan?
Aren't we, Sarina?
Oh, Sensei.
Oh, doctor.
Hoshino-san.
Hello, Ms. Hoshino.
It's not good for you to be out on a windy night.
It's not good for you to be out on a windy night.
I'm bundled up, so I'll be fine.
I'm bundled up, so I'll be fine.
I chose this place based on the president's recommendation, but it sure is lovely!
I just went with this place 'cause of the president's recommendation, but it sure is lovely!
There are so many stars even at dusk.
There are so many stars out and it's barely dusk.
You could never see this back in Tokyo.
You'd never see something like this back in Tokyo.
Did you come all the way out here to the countryside because you'd be recognized in Tokyo?
Did you come all the way out here to the countryside because you'd be recognized in Tokyo?
Oh?
Oh?
Did I mention my work?
Did I mention my work?
Long ago, one of my patients was a big fan of yours.
A while back, one of my patients was a big fan of yours.
Aww... I thought even the doctors here would be old men and nobody would find me out.
Aw, man...
Guess there's no hiding my overflowing aura.
I thought the doctors here would be old men and nobody would find me out.
Awkward, awkward!
Guess there's no hiding all this charisma.
Her self-confidence is cute.
Woe is me, y'know?
So, are you gonna give up being an idol?
Her self-confidence is adorable.
Why?
So, are you gonna give up on being an idol?
No way.
Why would I? No way.
But, that means...
But that means...
I don't have a family, you see.
I don't have a family, you see.
I always longed for one.
But I've always longed for one.
I'm carrying twins, right?
I'm carrying twins, right?
I'm sure our family will be a cheerful and fun one!
I'm sure our family will be a fun and cheerful one!
You're gonna give birth...
You're gonna give birth and also continue being an idol?
and also continue being an idol.
So, that must mean...
So, that must mean...
Yep, I won't make it public.
Yep, I won't make it public.
Idols are objects of worship, you know?
Idols are objects of worship, you know?
They sparkle through the magic of lies.
They sparkle through the magic of lies.
Lies are the most exquisite love!
Lies are the most exquisite love!
Being able to conceal a kid or two just works to show someone's a top-class idol.
Being able to conceal a kid or two just means someone's a top-class idol.
Piling on lie after lie, we look happy as we sing on stage no matter what struggles we might face. What a fun job!
Piling on lie after lie,
we look happy as we sing on stage no matter what struggles we might face.
What a fun job!
Still... The happiness part's something that I wanna experience for real.
Still... The happiness part's something that I wanna experience for real.
No one realizes it, but we've got our own feelings and lives, too.
No one considers it, but we've got our own feelings and lives, too.
Happiness as a mother, and happiness as an idol...
Happiness as a mother, and happiness as an idol...
It might be normal to have only one...
It might be normal to have only one,
but I want both!
but I want both!
Ai Hoshino's a greedy girl, you know!
Hoshino Ai's a greedy girl, you know!
The idol I knew as Ai is far more bold, cunning, and strong than I ever imagined.
The idol I knew as Ai is far bolder, more cunning, and stronger than I ever imagined.
She shone as bright as the first star of the evening.
She's as bright as the evening star.
I've reached a settlement.
I've reached a decision.
Huh?
Huh?
My views as a doctor and as a fan have now aligned.
My views as a doctor and as a fan have now aligned.
Ai Hoshino, I will perform the delivery, ensuring you safely give birth to healthy children.
Hoshino Ai,
If that's what will make you happy, I'll go along with it.
I will perform the delivery, ensuring you safely give birth to two healthy children.
After all, you're hopelessly an idol, and I am hopelessly your fan.
If that's what will make you happy, I'll gladly support you.
Alright, let's get down to business.
After all,
As a start, you should use an assumed name here at the hospital.
you live and breathe to be an idol,
just as I live and breathe for you.
All right, let's get down to business.
For starters, you should use a fake name here at the hospital.
Okay.
Okay.
In a case like yours, a cesarean section will likely be necessary.
In cases like yours, a cesarean section is usually necessary.
If one of the baby's skulls is large, for someone with your build it's common for the pelvis to not open enough.
For someone with your build,
it's common for the pelvis to not open enough if one of the baby's skulls is large.
Oh, really?
Oh, really?
A scar on her belly will spell trouble for her job...
A scar on her belly will spell trouble for her job.
Sensei, aren't there other options?
Doctor, aren't there any other options?
Painless delivery, Sophrology... Well...
Painless delivery, Sophrology...
Well...
Whatever's fine. I feel super healthy.
Whatever's fine. I feel super healthy.
Ai...
Ai...
It'll be fine. I can handle a natural delivery.
It'll be fine. I can handle a natural delivery.
I mean, they're my kids, right?
I mean, they're my kids, right?
They're sure to be attractive and have small faces.
They're sure to have small, beautiful faces!
There you go again...
Why are you always like this?!
Perhaps I became a doctor for this very moment.
Perhaps I became a doctor for this very moment.
I'll see that they're delivered as safely and surely as possible.
I'll see that they're delivered as safely and surely as possible.
I vow to protect your family.
I vow to protect your family.
If I'm being honest, I do have mixed feelings.
If I'm being honest, I do have mixed feelings.
But I've done everything I can to hide that.
But I've done everything I can to hide that.
Lies are love.
Lies are love.
I've come to see that phrase in a good light - stars truly are amazing.
I've come to see that phrase in a good light.
Thanks for today, Sensei.
Stars truly are amazing.
Thanks for today, doctor.
But come back as soon as I call, okay?
But come back as soon as I call, okay?
Sure thing. Besides, I live really close by.
Sure thing. Besides, I live really close by.
Well, if I don't make it, another doctor will attend to you anyway.
Well, if I don't make it, another doctor will attend to you anyway.
No, I want you.
No, it has to be you.
I'm just joking. See you later.
I'm just joking.
Okay.
See you later.
Once this is over, I'll lose my connection to Ai... and we'll go back to just being an idol and her fan.
Okay!
I got a glimpse of her hidden side, but I feel that I actually came to like her straightforward personality.
Once this is over, I'll lose my connection to Ai,
I feel I can root for her happiness from the bottom of my-
and we'll go back to just being an idol and her fan.
Hey, buddy.
I got a glimpse of her true self,
Are you Ai Hoshino's doctor?
but I think I've come to like her straightforward personality.
She's using an assumed name.
I feel I can root for her happiness from the bottom of my—
Even if you spotted her at the hospital, why do you know her family name, which has never been made public.
Hey, pal. Are you Hoshino Ai's doctor?
She's using a fake name.
Even if you spotted her at the hospital, why do you know her family name?
It's not as if it's public.
Are you affiliated with her?
Are you affiliated with her?
Can I get your name?
Can I get your name?
Hey!
Hey!
Could this guy be a stalker?
Could this guy be a stalker?
And his timing, with Ai just about to give birth...
And Ai's just about to give birth, too...
Dammit! Making me rush down a mountain trail like this...
Dammit! Making me rush down a mountain trail like this...
Where'd he go?!
Where'd he go?!
Ah, he really startled me.
Ah, he really startled me.
I just blanked out all of a sudden.
I just blacked out all of a sudden.
Oh, my phone.
Oh, my phone.
Has Ai gone into labor?
Has Ai gone into labor?
Where is my phone anyway?
Where is my phone, anyway?
I can't tell - it's so dark.
Too dark, can't tell.
Er, I can't move a muscle.
Can't move a muscle, either.
I've gotta get there ASAP.
I gotta get there ASAP.
After all, I promised her. I told her I'd make sure her babies were born healthy.
After all, I promised her.
I need to get up... and ensure her children are...
I told her I'd make sure her babies were born healthy.
Haven't you thought about what it'd be like if you were born as a celebrity's child?
I need to get up...
and make sure her children are...
Haven't you wondered about what it'd be like to be the child of a celebrity?
Like, if you had looks and connections right from birth.
Like, if you had looks and connections right from birth.
If I die now, there's a chance I'll be reborn as an idol's kid...
If I die now, there's a chance I'll be reborn as an idol's kid.
If I could be reborn...
In my next life...
I'd never given it serious thought before.
I'd never given it serious thought before.
I mean, why would I?
I mean, why would I?
After all, I didn't think it had anything to do with me.
After all, I didn't think it would actually happen to me.
I had thought that when a person like me died they would go to hell...
I thought people like me went to hell when they died.
But...
And yet.
when I awoke, I was in heaven.
When I awoke, I was in heaven.
This is how I am now.
This is how I am now.
You're such a good boy, Aquamarine.
You're such a good boy, Aquamarine.
In any case, I'd been given quite a name.
In any case, I've been given quite a name.
Now, I'm living as the son of idol Ai Hoshino.
Now, I'm living as the son of idol Hoshino Ai.
I'm at a loss as for why, though.
I'm at a loss as for why, though.
I mean, it took me quite some time to accept the reality of the situation.
I mean, it took me quite some time to accept the reality of the situation.
Was I reborn?
Was I reborn?
Well, maybe "reincarnated" is the more modern way of putting it?
Well, maybe "reincarnated" is the more modern way of putting it?
Why do I still have memories from my previous life?
Why do I still have memories from my previous life?
What principle could be at work?
What machinations could be at work?
Though I may not look it, I'm still something of a doctor.
Though I may not look it, I'm still something of a doctor.
I intend to eventually uncover the mechanism behind this.
I intend to eventually uncover how this came to be.
But...
But...
for now, I want to enjoy this life as a baby to the fullest.
For now, I want to enjoy this life as a baby to the fullest.
This environment where my favorite idol is doing her darnedest to pamper me...
This life where my favorite idol is doing her darnedest to pamper me
deeply touches the heart of the tired working adult inside me.
deeply touches the heart of the tired working adult inside me.
Coming!
Coming!
Oh, right, there's one more person who lives with us.
Oh, right, there's one more person who lives with us.
Now what's the matter, Ruby?
Now what's the matter, Ruby?
Ruby Hoshino: the girl who was born as my twin.
Hoshino Ruby: the girl who was born as my twin.
Her name is relatively less psychologically damaging than mine.
Her name is somewhat less psychologically damaging than mine.
So much so that even now I wish she'd swap with me.
So much so that even now I wish she'd swap with me.
What's wrong, Aqua?
What's wrong, Aqua?
That's Ruby, ya know?
That's Ruby, y'know.
And you call yourself a mother?
And you call yourself a mother?
I've always been bad at remembering names and faces, so I can't help it.
I've always been bad with faces and names, so I can't help it.
Pretty gross, huh? Japanese men have these illusions about how mothers should be.
Pretty gross, huh? Japanese men have all these illusions about how mommies should be.
Don't get all international on me when you don't even have a passport!
Don't get all international on me when you don't even have a passport!
Besides, you said you won't go on location overseas, right?!
Hell, you even refuse to do overseas shoots!
But, you know, I'm able to the remember the names of people I think are talented, President Satou.
But, you know, I'm able to remember the names of people I think are talented, President Satou.
Close... My name is Saitou, you damn idol.
Close, but no.
Anyway... as of today, Ai returns to being an idol!
My name is Saitou, you sad excuse for an idol.
Anyway! As of today, Ai returns to being an idol!
We're gonna discuss your activities going forward.
We're gonna discuss your activities going forward.
The first step of your comeback is a music program tonight.
The first step of your comeback is a music program tonight.
It'll be broadcast live, but you're up for it, right?
It'll be broadcast live, but you're up for it, right?
Of course.
Of course.
While you're working, my wife will look after your children.
While you're working, my wife will look after your children.
I see...
I see...
Your wife is pretty young, huh?
Your wife is pretty young, huh?
The other members are super turned off by the way you favor young girls.
The other members are kinda creeped out by the way you favor younger girls.
That's news to me. I'll be more careful.
That's news to me. I'll be more careful.
Is it a problem if I bring my kids to the studio?
Is it a problem if I bring my kids to the studio?
Of course it's a problem!
Of course it's a problem!
Now listen here!
Now listen here!
If word gets out that a idol like you became a mother of two at 16, you can kiss your idol career goodbye.
If word gets out that an idol like you became a mother of two at 16,
you can kiss your career goodbye.
I'll come under fire as the one responsible for supervising you, and my agency will be finished.
I'll come under fire as the one responsible for supervising you, and my agency will be finished.
The whole lot of us will be going straight to hell!
The whole lot of us will be headed straight to hell!
And no bringing the kids shopping or to do paperwork at gov offices either!
And no bringing the kids along for the ride when you need to file paperwork or go shopping!
If you have a truly pressing emergency, you're to head out under the guise that you are watching our kids for us.
If circumstances absolutely call for it,
you're to operate under the guise of watching our kids for us.
Aw, come on!
Aw, come on!
What a pain, huh, Ruby?
What a pain, huh, Ruby?
That's Aqua.
That's Aqua.
As a mother, I suppose Ai could be considered rather hopeless.
As a mother, I suppose Ai could be considered rather hopeless.
But, the president and his wife considerately cover for her.
But the president and his wife considerately cover for her.
So, things may work out, after all.
So things may work out, after all.
The rehearsal starts soon. Let's move out.
The rehearsal starts soon. Let's move out.
Okay!
Okay!
Whoops!
Whoops!
That was a close call! I almost flashed my boobs at you, President.
That was a close one! I almost flashed you, President.
Well, keep 'em covered when you're outside.
Well, keep 'em covered when you're outside.
Nope, she's hopeless, after all!
Nope, it's hopeless!
This girl's so reckless!
This girl's gonna wreck everything!
B Komachi is coming on!
B-Komachi is coming on!
We're B Komachi! Thanks for having us.
We're B-Komachi! Thanks for having us.
Yeah, glad to have you.
Yeah, glad to have you.
Aw, I don't have any experience babysitting in the first place...
I don't have any experience babysitting in the first place.
Why did it fall on me...?
Why'm I the one who has to...
Here's Ai-san,
Here's Ai, resuming her idol activities today!
who has resumed her idol activities as of today!
Doing all right? Are you eating properly?
Doing alright? Are you eating properly?
Yes! I'm eating plenty!
Yes! I'm eating plenty!
That's a relief. She's doing a good job.
That's a relief. She's handling it well.
Oh, right! Speaking of food, the other day my baby...
Oh, right! Speaking of food, the other day my baby...
"My baby"?
Your baby?
Er, I mean my baby kitten! I got a pet during my rest period, you see!
Er, I mean my baby kitten!
I got a pet during my break, you see!
Oh...
Oh...
Maybe she really is hopeless.
Or maybe she really is hopeless.
Oh, I'm always blurting out such strange things...
Oh, I'm always blurting out the strangest things...
In 30 seconds,
We'll be going live in 30 seconds.
the camera will be switching over.
Please give it your all!
Please give us a nice performance!
Okay!
Sure!
Thanks for your help!
Thanks for your help!
Do you know B Komachi?
Do you know B-Komachi?
Nope. And I'm not interested.
Nope. Can't say I'm interested.
I've listened to their recordings, and they're neither good nor bad, just average.
I've listened to their recordings, and they're honestly pretty mid.
Well, this is the kind of stuff that sells.
Well, this is the kind of stuff that sells.
True.
True.
Mass-produced idols...
Mass-produced idols...
We've gotta praise them somehow like it or not - what we gonna do?
We've gotta find something nice to say about 'em—what we gonna do?
That center girl's face is about the only thing worthy of praise.
That center girl's face is about the only thing worthy of praise.
I do recognize their name, but there's been no talk of them these past six months.
I do recognize the name, but there's been no talk of them these past six months.
Which side's trying to push them on people?
So who's trying to push them on people?
Probably started as an underground idol group.
Probably started underground.
They're with Strawberry Productions - never heard of 'em.
They're with Strawberry Productions? Never heard of 'em.
That one with the big boobs is nice. We should get her to do pinup modeling.
Digging the one with the honkers. We should get her in some pinup work.
Can we ask her out to eat? She seems like the producer's type.
Can we ask her out to eat? She seems like the producer's type.
In this industry, lies and self-interest are concealed behind the smiles.
In this industry, the smiles cover up all the lies and selfish motives underneath.
You can't be causing losses for the broadcast.
You can't jeopardize the broadcast.
To get the very best performance out of every single performer, even the staff will lie if need be.
To get the very best performance out of every single performer, even the staff will lie as needed.
That goes for big shots, too.
That goes for the big shots, too.
They act like they're making something great, but they only look at the numbers.
They act like they're making art, but they only look at the bottom line.
On in ten seconds. Eight...
Live in ten.
seven, six... On in five seconds.
Eight.
Great, bring it on!
Seven, six... Live in five.
And that's fine by me!
Four! Three!
Four! Three!
My Ai is a bona fide liar!
Because our Ai lies with all her heart!
The president sure is a crazy guy. If Ai's secret is exposed, he risks losing everything...
The president sure is a crazy guy.
Still, I get it... There's no way to not go crazy around her.
If Ai's secret is exposed, he risks losing everything.
In front of an excessively intense light, people can but get scorched.
Still, I get it...
They are like moths drawn to the flame.
It's hard to not go crazy around her.
In front of a light this intense, what else is there to do but get burned?
Like moths drawn to the flame.
Even upon realizing their wings will be singed off, they cannot stop.
Even upon realizing their wings will be singed off, they cannot stop.
And I'm no exception. I'm glad I'm able to watch over Ai from so close.
And I'm no exception.
So much so that I'm grateful to that guy who murdered me.
I'm glad I'm able to watch over Ai from so close.
Should this rebirth happen to be a miracle brought about by the many obsessions toward her,
So much so that I'm grateful to the guy who murdered me.
it would make total sense to me.
Should this rebirth have been brought on by my obsession with her, I wouldn't be the least bit surprised.
Though, the truth is I wanted to help her give birth to normal children.
Truth is, I wanted to help her give birth to normal children.
It's a force majeure.
But it's an act of God.
You can't compete against supernatural phenomena.
You can't compete against supernatural phenomena.
So, I'm going to enjoy myself.
So I may as well enjoy myself.
Wait!
Wait!
N Station already started!
N Station already started!
Why didn't you wake me up?!
Why didn't you wake me up?!
Oh my god, Mama's just too cute!
Oh gawds, Mommy's just too cute!
All the viewers should pay 100 million yen for this!
All the viewers should have to pay a billion yen for this!
Her expressiveness when she turns is outta this world!
Her expressiveness when she turns is outta this world!
It's so eerie it's like she's an oni!
Like, is she even human?
Daaamn!
Gosh!
I just had a diaper change but I feel like I'm gonna wet myself!
I just had a diaper change, but I feel like I'm about to wet myself!
She has a great face, great figure, and her singing is excellent too!
She has great looks, a great figure, and her singing is amazing too!
Our mom is seriously a tremendous talent!
Our mom is seriously way too gifted!
I've gotta go back and watch the recording ASAP!
I've gotta see the start of the recording ASAP!
Live broadcasts are best watched in real time, so why didn't you get me up?!
Live broadcasts are meant to be watched live, so why didn't you wake me up?!
This body of mine always get so tired, so let's help each other out!
These bodies always get so damn sleepy, so let's help each other out!
I woke you up a number of times.
I did wake you up. More than once.
Oh, you did?
Oh, you did?
This dummy here is also someone who's been reborn, same as me.
This dummy here is also someone who's been reborn, same as me.
I ended up realizing that quite early on.
I ended up realizing that quite early on.
What?! Drop dead!
What?! Drop dead!
You ape-men just can't comprehend Mama's talent and beauty!
You ape-men just can't comprehend Mommy's talent and beauty!
From the quality of her performances, it's clear she's in a different league!
From the quality of her performances, it's clear she's in a different league!
It's inevitable that management would favor her!
It's a given that management would favor her!
I bet you're just an ugly old hag!
I bet you're some ugly old hag!
Take a look in the mirror and say that again, UGGO!
Take a look in the mirror and say that again, fugly!
Jeez, I can't believe this!
Jeez, I can't believe this!
Think you can hold a candle to Ai?!
Think you can hold a candle to Ai?!
She was searching for "B Komachi Ai" and engaging in fierce flame wars with haters.
She was searching for "B-Komachi Ai" and engaging in nuclear flame wars with haters.
Can you really beat Ai, a genius idol with the perfect face and figure?!
Can you really beat Ai, a genius idol with the perfect looks and figure?!
Hey... do you share the same fate as me?
Hey...
Are you the same as me?
Huh?
Huh?
That baby just talked!
The baby just talked!
Gross!
Groooss!
Right back at ya.
Right back at ya.
I deeply feel that...
I'll say it again.
I truly had wanted to help Ai give birth to normal children.
I wanted to help her give birth to normal children.
Aw, oh my god! You just record it once and then can watch it forever - talk about value!
Aw, oh my god! You just record it once and then can watch it forever! Talk about value!
Not a bizarre set of twins like us.
Not a freaky set of twins like us.
Ai... Ai...
Ai... Ai...
You damn liar.
You damn liar.
How dare you go and make babies!
How dare you go and make babies!
Why?
Why?
Why...?
Why?!
You tricked me!
You tricked me!
Aqua.
Aqua.
You hungry? Wanna nurse?
You hungry? Wanna nurse?
Huh? You'd rather not?
Huh? You'd rather not?
You sure like your bottle, don't you?
You sure like your bottle, don't you?
Just look at you go!
Just look at you go!
I feel like, as an adult, being breastfed by an idol would indeed be crossing the line.
I feel like, as an adult, being breastfed by an idol would indeed be crossing the line.
Coming!
Coming!
Wanna nurse again?
Wanna nurse again?
Now you like breastfeeding, don't you, Ruby?
Now you like breastfeeding, don't you, Ruby?
That little...!
That little...
Time for work.
Time for work.
Okay!
Okay!
I'll be back later.
I'll be back later.
See you later!
See you later!
See you!
See you!
Hey, could you show a bit of restraint?
Hey, could you show a bit of restraint?
Why?
Why?
It's simply the law of nature for a daughter like me to suck her mother's breast.
It's simply the law of nature for a daughter like me to suck her mother's breast.
It's a legitimate right that has been granted to me.
It's a legitimate right that has been granted to me.
Well, let me at least ask... Were you a girl in your previous life too?
Well, let me at least ask... Were you a girl in your previous life too?
Yep.
Yep.
Well, I suppose I can let it slide then.
Well, I suppose I can let it slide, then.
The jealousy of otaku is gross!
The jealousy of idol fanatics is so gross!
Well, ethically speaking, a grown man breastfeeding is just messed up!
Well, ethically speaking, a grown man breastfeeding is beyond messed up!
Lucky me, being able to legitimately savor her boobs, as I was born a girl.
Lucky me! I'm a girl, so sucking away is a-okay!
From my ethical viewpoint, that's still a no-go.
From my ethical standpoint, that's still a no-go.
Poor Mama...
Poor Mommy...
It's super creepy that her own kid is an otaku obsessed with her.
It's terrible that her own child is some creep who's obsessed with her.
Aw, that poor thing. I'll protect her for as long as I live.
Aw, that poor thing. I'll protect her for as long as I live.
You're the creepier one, no doubt.
You're the creepier one, no doubt.
I want a diaper change, so go over there!
I want a diaper change, so go away!
Yeah, yeah.
Yeah, yeah.
How'd this become my job...?
How'd this become my job?
I mean, aren't I a company president's wife?
I mean, aren't I a company president's wife?
I married him 'cause I thought I'd get to work with handsome young guys.
I married him 'cause I thought I'd get to work with pretty boys.
But the job I've been given is taking care of a 16-year-old idol's kids?!
But my job turns out to be taking care of a 16-year-old idol's kids?!
Plus she's a single mom - the father's not in the picture!
Plus, she's a single mom. Where the hell is the father?!
This shit's too dark!
This shit's so dark!
I didn't get married to be a damn babysitter!
I didn't get married to be a damn babysitter!
What?
What?
Being able to serve Mama should bring nothing but happiness.
The privilege of serving Mommy should bring nothing but happiness.
She's not right in the head, is she?
She's not right in the head, is she?
No, I can actually see the validity in what she's saying.
No, I think I can see where she's coming from.
Aah, you know, a scandal is being covered up here, isn't it?
You know, there's a real scandal underneath all of this, isn't there?
That's it!
That's it!
If I sold the story to a weekly magazine, I could be swimming in cash...
If I sold the story to a tabloid, I could be swimming in cash.
I don't give a crap what happens anymore - I'm gonna do it!
I don't give a crap what happens anymore!
Uh-oh, not good. What's the call? Do we kill her?
I'm gonna do it!
Uh-oh, not good. What do we do? Do we kill her?
Not happening. She's got too much of a size advantage.
Not happening. She's got too much of a size advantage.
I was just kidding, but were you actually serious about it?
I was obviously kidding, but were you seriously considering it?
There's no question that this could be trouble if we just let it be...
There's no question that this could be trouble if we just let it happen...
Even so...
Even so...
What're we gonna do?!
What're we gonna do?!
She's snapping tons of pics of the maternity health-record book!
She's snapping tons of pics of the maternity health record!
Actually, I think this presents an opportunity. I have an idea.
Actually, I think this presents an opportunity.
I have an idea.
With the proceeds I get from selling this, I'll boost my fave host to the top of the monthly rankings.
With the proceeds I get from selling this, I'll boost my fave host to the top of the monthly rankings.
O wretched girl...
O wretched mortal...
Thy heart's thirst cannot be quenched by champagne.
Thy heart's thirst cannot be quenched by champagne.
Who's there?!
Who's there?!
I-I am a divine messenger.
I-I am a divine messenger.
Thy excesses... can no longer be overlooked.
Thy transgressions can no longer be overlooked.
A... "divine messenger"?
A... divine messenger?
Wait a minute, that baby just talked... No way!
Wait a minute, the baby just talked...
No way!
In thy experience, are mere babes capable of speech?
In thy experience, are mere babes capable of speech?
Believe in me.
Heed my words.
Well, it's just when you talk about the divine...
Well, it's just, when you talk about the divine...
I don't believe in that kind of stuff...
I don't believe in that kind of stuff...
Oh, I get it!
Oh, I get it!
This must be a candid-camera thing! Like, some TV show Ai-san is in where they prank the managers!
This must be a candid-camera thing!
Those are totally a thing!
Like, some TV show Ai is in where they prank the managers!
They sure went to a lot of trouble. There's a camera somewhere around here, right?
Those are a thing!
Tch... I guess this was too much of a stretch.
They sure went to a lot of trouble.
Now, now, Ruby-chan, it's dangerous up there on the tab-
There's a camera somewhere around here, right?
Behave thyself! I am an incarnation of Amaterasu.
I knew this was too far-fetched.
I am what ye call a god.
Now, now, Ruby, it's dangerous up there on the tab—
"God"...
Know thyself! I am Amaterasu incarnate.
Manipulated by prospects of immediate profit,
I am what ye know as a Goddess.
Goddess...
Tempted by prospects of immediate profit,
thou art on the verge of abandoning thy destiny.
thou art on the verge of abandoning thy destiny.
My destiny...?
Destiny?
Ai Hoshino was chosen by the God of Entertainment.
Hoshino Ai was chosen by the God of Entertainment.
Furthermore, those children are twins who bear a monumental destiny.
Furthermore, these children are twins who bear a monumental destiny.
It is thy destiny to keep guard over them.
It is thy destiny to watch over them.
Thy deeds run contrary to the will of the gods.
Thy deeds run contrary to the will of the gods.
Should thou not desist, divine punishment shall be visited upon thee.
Be prepared for divine punishment should you persist.
"Divine punishment"?!
Divine punishment?!
What do you mean that?! In concrete terms...!
What do you mean?! Like, specifically!
In concrete terms? Specifically...
Specifically? Specifically...
Thou shalt perish.
You'll die.
Yes, perish!
Yeah, you'll die!
No!
No!
That's super concrete!
That's super specific!
What... should I do?
Wh-What... should I do?
It is simply, really.
It is but a simple task.
Guard the secret of their mother and us.
Guard our family's secrets.
Moreover, dote on these children and do everything they ask of thee.
Moreover, dote on these children and do everything they ask of thee.
"Everything"...
Everything...
Do thusly, and a second marriage to a handsome actor is not out of the question.
Do so, and a second marriage to a handsome actor is not out of the question.
Seriously?!
Seriously?!
I'll do it! I'll do whatever is asked of me!
I'll do it! I'll do whatever is asked of me!
I'll even lick their insoles if need be!
I'll even lick their insoles if need be!
Thou needn't go that far.
Thou needn't go so far.
A second marriage to a handsome guy~
A second marriage to a handsome guy!
Do you think that was the right call?
Do you think that was the right call?
At any rate, there is a limit to infants' scope of activities.
At any rate, there's a limit to what an infant can accomplish.
And now we'll able to go outside.
And now we'll be able to go outside.
Yay!
Yay!
You know... that was quite a convincing performance.
You know, that was quite the convincing performance.
Did you do theater before?
Have you done theater before?
Nope, this was a first for me.
Nope, that was a first for me.
A first? You never put on any plays at school?
A first? You never put on any plays at school?
Well, I was raised in a bit of an usual place...
Well, I grew up in a bit of an unusual place.
Hmm?
I guess it's just talent, then.
I guess it's just talent, then.
Maybe you'll be an actress in the future.
Maybe acting's in your future.
My future...
My future...
I've never given it any thought.
I've never given it any thought.
I found myself with a little sister.
I found myself with a little sister.
A strange gal who is an idol otaku.
A strange gal who is a hopeless idol fanatic.
That said...
That said...
So, Ai-chan... She dances so nimbly! And her charisma is off the charts!
Ai dances so nimbly! And her charisma is off the charts!
Hmm...
Hmm...
I like Ai-chan the best of anyone in the whole world,
I like Ai the best of anyone in the whole world,
but I like you just about as much, Sensei!
but I like you just about as much, doctor!
The passion this girl has when she talks about Ai...
The passion this girl has when she talks about Ai
is just like yours...
is just like yours,
Sarina-chan.
Sarina.
What? Did you call for me?
What? Did you say my name?
My bad, did I wake you up?
My bad, did I wake you up?
I wasn't calling out to you.
It wasn't your name that I said.
If you're gonna sleep, go to your bed.
If you're gonna sleep, do it in your bed.
Well, yeah.
Well, yeah.
There's no way he was...
There's no way he was...
After all, Sarina was my name in my previous life.
After all, Sarina's not my name anymore.
It has been a few months since Ai returned to being an idol.
It's been a few months since Ai returned to being an idol.
And, well, the steady rise of B Komachi...
And B-Komachi's became completely unstoppable...
did not materialize.
...in our dreams.
My pay this month is 200,000 yen...
My pay this month is 200,000 yen...
Hey, this agency's so stingy with pay.
Seriously, this agency's so stingy with pay.
The single we just put out reached no. 3 on the Oricon charts, didn't it?
The single we just put out reached #3 on Oricon, didn't it?
Aren't the middlemen taking too big a cut?
Aren't the middlemen taking too big a cut?
Complaining only just now?
Bit late to be complaining, no?
Unlike the big players who do everything from production to distribution, we're a puny talent agency.
Unlike the big players who do everything from production to distribution, we're a puny talent agency.
You came into this knowing our profits are slim, right?
You came into this knowing our profits are slim, right?
I've finally realized the world revolves around money.
I've finally realized the world is all about money.
That's quite a depressing realization.
That's quite the depressing epiphany.
Being an idol is fun,
Being an idol is fun,
so I wouldn't mind going on like this if were just me.
so I wouldn't mind getting by like this if I were on my own.
But, I want to send these kids to good schools and have them take lessons and so on.
But I want to send these little ones to good schools, let them take extra lessons, and so on.
To give them lots of options, I've gotta sell better and earn as much as possible, don't I?
To give them lots of opportunities, I've gotta sell better and earn as much as possible, don't I?
As things stand now, I won't be able to make these kids happy.
As things stand now,
Aww, I sure wish I'd get some job offers for commercials or films...
I won't be able to make them happy.
Now, if I were with a major agency...
Ahh, I sure wish I'd get some job offers for commercials or films.
Well, lay off that pricey ice cream for a start.
Guess we're too small for that too.
Maybe lay off that pricey ice cream for a start.
I'm heading off for my lesson.
I'm heading off for my lesson.
Be good while Mommy's gone, okay?
Be good while Mommy's gone, okay?
Hey, don't idols usually make like one million yen a month?
Hey, don't idols usually make like a million yen a month?
Far from it.
Far from it.
Wait, they don't?!
Wait, they don't?!
Song royalties and TV appearance fees are split between the members...
Song royalties and TV appearance earnings are split between all members.
Concerts come out in the red if the merch doesn't sell well.
Concerts come out in the red if the merch doesn't sell well.
And clothing expenses are deducted from their pay.
And their uniforms are deducted from their pay.
Only a select handful pull in one million a month.
Only a select few can pull in one million a month.
What the hell?! The world's beyond saving when money doesn't reach the people giving it their all!
What the hell?!
You know the world's messed up when money doesn't reach the people giving it their all!
Oh, I know!
Oh, I know!
All the otaku could take turns offering up their livers to Ai, which we'll sell...
All the idol creeps could start offering their livers to Ai, which we'll turn around and sell.
That idea of yours is beyond saving...
What's actually messed up is your thinking.
Cut it out with that post-nuclear-holocaust view of religion.
Stop thinking like the leader of some post-apocalyptic religion.
She sings and dances, and her face is out of this world...
She sings and dances, and her looks are out of this world.
She does lessons and vocal training...
She does lessons and vocal training.
And she's a hard worker who practices choreography at home at night.
And she's a hard worker who practices choreography at home at night.
B Komachi is one of the better-selling groups, and yet...
B-Komachi is one of the better-selling groups, and yet...
Hey, manager!
Hey, manager!
Why isn't our Ai getting any job offers?!
Why isn't our Ai getting any job offers?!
What crap management! Put more effort into sales and marketing!
What crap management! Put more effort into sales and marketing!
Easier said than done...
Easier said than done...
In the end, with idol groups you have a business situation where
Fundamentally, with idol groups,
dozens of pe
you have a business situation where people band together in order to compete against solo entertainers for jobs.
They can barely secure work when sold as a set package,
so if someone tries to strike out on their own, it's obviously going to be hard.
You'll see plenty of girls graduate from their group trying to go solo
who end up working at high-end food and drink establishments in Roppongi
or become Minato girls getting paid to go out drinking because they can't find work on their own.
I actually didn't know...
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