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[♪ pop buildup music playing]

-[♪ ethereal vocalizing] -[crowd cheering]

[♪ upbeat pop music playing]

Hello, everyone! I'm Kota Kirigaya.

-Welcome to LiKE LEGEND's live concert! -[crowd cheering]

Everyone, starting today, from this venue...

let's change the world!

[♪ upbeat pop music playing]

[crowd cheering]

[♪ music plays softly on phone]

-Ah! LiKE LEGEND is just awesome! -[reading indistinctly]

Isn't Kota so cute?

The movie he starred in last year topped the box office.

His photo album sold 200,000 copies.

He's a national icon!

Hey, Sahoko, are you listening?

Listen up, Yuko.

Pop idols are popular just for their looks.

Anyone who'd choose that profession can't be cool.

I'll be impressed if they're still popular when they get old.

Don't be so gloomy at New Year's.

You're such a die-hard hater of cute boys.

[Sahoko] Yes. I, Sahoko Wakaume,

detest all good-looking boys.

SAHOKO'S BLACK HISTORY THEATER

I'll never forget that day in my second year of high school.

I was originally a cute-boy lover.

Being young and stupid, I fell for the cutest boy in school.

Please...

read this letter.

TO KIMURA

HOYA-BOYA

Then came doomsday.

[Kimura] A full-on love letter from Sahoko lol.

Know your place, for crying out loud!

Sorry, misfired... lol!

[whispering] Seriously?

-Some nerve. -[giggling]

[boy 1] She sent a love letter.

-[boy 2] Impossible. -[girl 1] How stupid.

[girl 2] Stuck-up nerd.

[girl 3] Overweening.

[Yuko] Sahoko.

Excuse me.

But "hate" and not "indifferent" means

you can't help noticing them, right?

What?

So it's still possible

that something might inspire you to like cute boys.

For instance...

Kota!

You must be joking.

Utterly ridiculous.

[Sahoko] I, who regard all cute boys as enemies,

might become fond of an idol?

I intend to keep living a boy-free happy life,

so please watch over me.

And please make all conceited cute boys as unhappy as possible.

APRIL

[man] Oh, right, spring break.

Nice of you to help your family.

How's university? Found a boyfriend?

Keep that topic up and next time we meet in court.

[men laugh]

Sahoko is so funny.

-See you. -Thanks, bye.

Thank you.

Sahoko.

I have to take care of Himari's lunch so tend the shop, okay?

Roger.

[man on TV] LiKE LEGEND has been around for seven years.

As group leader, Kota, what are your future goals?

On behalf of the group...

[group members] Go leader!

Our goal is to

-headline the Pop'n Rock Festival! -[man exclaims]

[Kota] Thank you!

[man] The world's biggest music festival

where popular artists gather from around the globe.

Last year's headliner was Japanese rock band, Lost in Rock.

We want to make the world smile through our performance.

Our love goes out to everyone in the world!

Gross.

[indistinct chatter, laughter playing on TV]

Hello, is one person okay?

Hello...

Thanks always for your support!

We'll charge on with full force.

-Let's make it happen together! -[group members cheering]

[exclaims] The real thing?

MY SPECIAL ONE

[Sahoko] How cute...

What did I just say to myself?

Unforgivable.

Excuse me.

May I order?

-Yes. -[chuckles softly]

Hamburger steak set meal, please.

Yes.

[Sahoko] An autograph for Yuko.

-Excuse me. -Hmm?

[hesitates] Can you... Is it okay if...

An autograph?

Please.

[laughs] Don't be so stiff, no problem.

Cute miss.

[Kota] Done.

Here you go.

Thanks for your support.

Love ya.

[hissing]

What was that?

If that was fan service, you should know I'm not your fan!

Huh? You mean, you don't like me?

Really?

Then that was rude of me.

I'm sorry.

Let me take responsibility.

Responsibility?

Mmm. Starting tomorrow...

No.

From this moment on, I'll work hard to win your heart.

Then that kiss on the forehead will become a sweet memory, right?

Sweet memory?

Hmm?

You're so wrong to think you can win anyone's heart!

I'll never be your fan, you narcissist!

[whimpers]

Huh?

[sobbing quietly]

Eh?

So that's how it went.

What a wimp for a national icon. [scoffs]

But that's what's good about Kota.

So how was Kota in the flesh? Fell in love?

Never.

But I do appreciate he gave me an autograph.

Thanks so much!

Kota is known to be overgenerous with his fans.

Did he say anything?

Thanks for your support.

Love ya.

[hissing]

[Yuko] Sahoko, your glasses are cloudy.

Sorry, I'll call back later.

[Sahoko] Wake up, Sahoko Wakaume!

You need discipline!

MY VOWS

Cute boys are deceiving demons hiding behind cute masks!

Maximum alert against cute boys!

All cute boys, be unhappy!

Never fall in love!

Beware of that national icon.

Never be misled by Kota Kirigaya!

[sighs]

NEXT DAY

I'm back.

Welcome back, Sahoko!

[Sahoko] Why is he here?

Sahoko, for you.

How nice of you, Himari.

You're so good at origami.

Thanks.

We made it together, right?

[both] Right!

[Sahoko] Too sparkly!

Let me go cook the hamburger steak.

Thank you!

[Himari] Lemme help.

Really? Thanks.

-See you, Himari! -Bye!

Sahoko.

I'm very sorry for being rude to you yesterday.

What?

Still angry?

[gulps] No...

Thank goodness! [laughs]

I was thinking how I can make you my fan...

Hold on. [chuckles]

I figured the best way is for you to know me better.

Look, look, look.

The LiKE LEGEND members and...

me, the most beautified. [chuckles]

TO SAHOKO

And...

our CDs.

[chuckles]

My best collection of LiKE LEGEND!

Why are you doing this for me?

I'm the type who dies if someone hates me.

[Sahoko] So what?

Please come see our live concert.

With your friends and Himari as well. Hmm?

We get lots of boy fans too.

Oh, yeah, do you have a boyfriend?

I've decided never to fall in love, ever.

-Ever? -Correct.

For me, love is nothing but pain.

And I don't feel lonely at all.

I even have a perfect single-life plan.

Save up 50 million yen by age 30, purchase real estate, and manage assets.

And live in a high-rise luxury condo.

[Sahoko] Never...

will I be so crushed again.

[Kota] Hmm...

Yeah, life isn't all about love.

That's cool.

But you never know what'll happen in life.

You might find a love so profound that it heals your past wounds.

Isn't it a bit too early to decide to be single for life?

[chuckles softly]

Alrighty then, tidy up.

[sobbing softly]

THE RED DEMON WHO CRIED

Where have you gone, Blue Demon?

Kota, are you okay?

[Kota continues sobbing]

Thank you.

[interviewer on TV] What are Kota's strong points?

Well, he never messes up, always nails the scene.

You're exaggerating!

Actually, I almost cracked up in some scenes.

So you're the culprit!

SAKIGAKE - A HISTORICAL DRAMA

Say cheese!

[camera clicks]

-[excitedly] Ahhh! -Here you go.

-Thanks! -Sorry to interrupt your meal.

No worries, thank you for your support.

[man] Shut up, you chatty playboy!

Who cares about idols?

All looks and no substance! You're hopeless!

Hey.

Thank you very much!

I will take your opinions seriously and strive to improve.

Thank you always for your support.

What are you doing here?

[chuckles] Sahoko.

By any chance

still upset about what that drunk guy said?

I may sound unconvincing...

but there's no need to worry about his criticism.

I know.

But...

when I encounter someone who hates me

I want to face it and figure out why they hate me.

If I need to change in some way, I'm all for it.

If that can make more people smile through our performance...

it's the least I can do.

[Sahoko] This guy...

-He's not what I think cute boys are. -[sighs]

Thanks, Sahoko.

[Kota on digital billboard] You will fall in love with this taste.

You will be filled with love.

Love-full Water!

It's okay to fall in love.

[Sahoko] It's not okay.

Especially with a national icon, a "death flag."

[♪ pop music playing on billboard]

KOTA 5-32-22 NAKA-SHINAGAWA

[Sahoko] I can't believe this delivery is for him.

[exhales] Stay calm.

It's just a delivery.

[doorbell ringing]

Huh?

Heh...

Kota, your girl.

[nervously] I just came to deliver food.

[Kota] My girl?

Sahoko!

[hissing]

[both screaming]

I'm so sorry for surprising you.

But now I can eat Sahoko's handmade meal, lucky me!

[laughs]

[Sahoko] I'm leaving as soon as I'm done cooking.

What?

[Sahoko] How stupid of me.

Even if I'm alone with a national icon in his room

my heart won't budge an inch.

Clear the mind of earthly thoughts and...

I'm not letting you go tonight.

Let me love you until the morning light.

I'm burning!

Burning hot!

[hissing]

How was that?

Huh?

I have to say a heart-melting phrase in our new video.

Kanato gave me a lesson earlier.

How was I?

I knew it, a bit off, right?

Shucks, what should I do?

I thought I was gonna die.

You're good at that.

I help with the kitchen too when the shop's busy.

You're going to take over someday?

I'm planning to.

I wasn't interested in university,

but Mom worked hard to let me go.

I plan to become a Certified Public Accountant and...

Sorry, I'm talking too much.

Not at all.

You're such a kind daughter, Sahoko.

I never got the chance to repay my parents.

What?

My mom raised me single-handedly.

But she passed away before I made my debut.

That person in the picture...

Hmm?

Oh...

This is me as a kid.

Um, not that one...

Hmm?

Oh, that's a friend.

Looks great!

Yum.

Oh, sorry to be rude, but is it okay if I work while I eat?

Certainly, don't mind me.

Thanks.

I need to read the listeners' messages for my radio show.

You're gonna read out all of that during your show?

Maybe about four out of these on air.

But I look through all of them.

All of them?

Yeah.

Do you really have to be that thorough?

They're fans, but still strangers.

It's good you're sincere, but you may get hurt again.

I just want to make people happy.

What?

I'm not interested in fame.

I just want everyone around me to smile.

[Kota's friend] Wherever you go, people lighten up.

You have the power to make people around you happy.

So enough is never enough to make that happen.

And I don't mind if it hurts me.

That's impressive.

[Sahoko] Compared to what he's envisioning

my troubles seem so dumb and little.

That girl in the picture...

His girlfriend?

[man 1] Hey, is that Sahoko?

-[woman 1] Who? -High school classmate.

[man 2] The love letter girl?

-That's her? -Shh.

A FULL-ON LOVE LETTER LOL! KNOW YOUR PLACE!

[woman 2] She's not how I imagined.

[Sahoko] I know...

that I don't know my place.

I know already.

-[woman 1] A bit surprising. -[woman 2] Really?

Sorry for the wait!

Whaddaya want with my girl?

-What? Girlfriend? -Yeah.

Wait, Kota Kirigaya?

-Seriously? -Can't be.

-Really? -It's him!

-No way. -I've seen him before.

Sahoko, let's run.

What?

[Kota] This way!

[panting]

Phew, what a run!

[laughs]

Oh, yeah.

You forgot this.

Thank you.

Why did you do that?

I told you.

I want people to smile.

I don't want to see you crying.

Sahoko...

You're a great cook.

A loving daughter who helps her family.

And a sweet girl who even worries about guys you hate, like me.

Approved by a national icon.

Feeling better now?

[people chattering indistinctly]

[Sahoko] I don't care anymore if I get hurt.

I think I'm falling...

Let's go.

[narrator] Beyond the "death flag" we shall go!

The world comes to a halt.

An unknown virus is wiping out the human race.

A government is hunting down the only immune girl.

[Emika] This feeling...

I can't hold it in!

[Sahoko] Neither can I.

I can't stop checking up on him.

[Emika] I realized that...

I love you.

[narrator] Two souls swaying between despair and hope.

[groaning]

I wish I was born with a face like Emika.

[Kota] I'm not...

letting go of you.

[Sahoko] If I confess my love to him now, I'll be turned down 100 percent.

Not making the same mistake as I did in high school...

"The Ten-Year Love Plan"

"No folly acts like sending love letters!"

"Act only when confident!"

"For now, focus on checking up on Kota!"

"Never let him know your feelings!"

Don't hurry love.

Be determined to strive for ten years.

[laptop chimes]

[♪ upbeat pop music playing]

[Kanato] Only 30K to go until 1.2M followers.

We're almost at Yu's goal.

[Yu] The goal is 1.5M within this year.

Long way to go.

[Kanato] We'll make it.

Both 1.5M followers and our other big dream.

You mean the Pop'n Rock Festival?

-Yeah. -[gasps]

After that, maybe a world tour.

Seriously?

Itsuki, are you at the rehearsal space?

Yeah, reconsidering moves for the new song.

Kota's here too.

Peace.

[laughing]

[voice booming] What's up y'all?

Your mic's howling, shut one off.

-Switching off. -Thanks.

Now, let's start our group meeting for tonight.

Here we go.

Hey, where's Haru?

He's the one that proposed this meeting and he's late?

Sorry, recording ended late.

[people shouting indistinctly]

Shooting's about to begin here, so make it quick.

Yesterday, someone said

LiKE LEGEND is just a fan service machine and not true artists.

What? Are you kidding?

Who'd say something so rude?

SHO of Lost in Rock.

Such a snob after headlining last year's Pop'n Rock Festival.

What do you guys think about

changing directions with our next song?

To something more artistic.

Even go so far as to betray our fans.

We're not just fan-seekers, what the hell.

[Kota] Hold it.

Kota, your mic.

-Hmm? -Mic's off.

[chuckles] Sorry about that.

I'm against Haru's proposal.

LiKE LEGEND is a group that we built up with our fans.

I'd never want to ditch our fans.

-I know what you mean, but... -Mmm.

This sort of issue isn't only up to us.

Mr. Tsuyuguchi, are you there?

I'll be in touch again soon. Yes, thank you, goodbye.

Sorry, that was an important call.

I have good news.

Kota predicted the future!

LiKE LEGEND TO HEADLINE POP'N ROCK FESTIVAL 2025

This shows the power of believing in your dreams.

So proud of them, congratulations!

I've met all five of them,

and they're all so sweet...

[man] Wow, impressive.

The first idol group to headline.

I was sure LiKE LEGEND could pull it off.

I want tickets to the fest.

-Oops, sorry. -[all laughing]

If Kota gets busy with his work, he won't be able to come here.

Yeah...

[telephone ringing]

Hello, this is Hoya-Boya.

Sahoko? It's me, Kota.

[narrator on billboard] He never gave up on the challenge.

We write our own songs. Have you even listened to them?

[man] Hey.

To shake the world with music.

With our musical creations.

To evoke emotions in people all over the world.

Stop right there!

Step back everyone, back!

[yelling]

[Sahoko] Excuse me, coming through, delivering food.

Excuse me.

Hey! What's with you?

[crowd clamoring]

[woman] Thank you.

-I had so much fun. -[fans cheering]

[fans shouting]

[Sahoko] That's Nicole!

-Thanks! -[fans shouting]

[Sahoko] Getting a bit nervous now.

[whistle blowing]

[Sahoko] Minami Hamabe?

How cute.

So beautiful.

[groans softly]

TV stations aren't good for the heart.

-[whimpering softly] -[thuds]

[Sahoko] Don't forget your vows!

Never let him know your feelings!

Okay!

Sahoko, long time no see! [chuckles]

-[hesitates] Hello. -Hi.

Five hamburger steak meals.

Thanks so much! Come on in!

Can't wait to dig in.

-What's this? -Hmm?

Oh! Costume ideas for the fest.

Mmm, I personally like this direction.

-What do you think? -[quietly] So cool...

Hmm?

-What? -What?

Oh, just...

I just thought this dark haired guy looks cool.

You're into Kanato and not me?

[sniffles]

Please don't cry.

Really? My fan?

Costume ideas?

Great.

Our costumes!

So exciting!

Nice.

-[Sahoko] LiKE LEGEND, full attendance! -[Kota sniffling]

Let me introduce you to everyone.

That one's...

Kanato Asuma. We meet again.

Hello.

Next up is me, Haru Kurusu.

We heard from Kota about your delicious meals.

I'm Yu Haruna. Thanks for taking care of Kota.

I'm Itsuki Naruse.

Itsuki Naruse, nice to meet you.

[Sahoko] Everyone's insanely handsome.

I'm Sahoko Wakaume, nice to meet you all.

Are you really Kanato's fan?

What?

I thought you were Kota's fan.

Me too.

Sahoko...

If you look closely, can't you be my fan instead?

Huh?

Look again more closely.

At this lovable character! [laughs]

Kota, don't scare her.

I'm sorry.

Truly sorry.

Kota and Haru, please stand by.

-Okay. -Yes, ma'am.

Sahoko, you wanna see us record a show?

Huh? Oh, I can't...

No, come watch me!

-[Yu] Sahoko, just go. -[Haru] Yeah, go.

THE TEN-YEAR LOVE PLAN

[Kota chuckling] Don't be shy, go see it.

Are you sure it's okay?

[Kota] Of course! [laughs]

[quietly] Whoa.

[people chattering indistinctly]

[people shouting and chattering indistinctly]

Starting soon.

Hello, camera three!

[Sahoko] Emika Nanase!

She looks like a goddess.

[Kota] A sequel, yes?

-Sure, why not? -[all laughing]

[chattering indistinctly]

[Kanato] Is the "Ten-Year Love Plan" going well?

Why do you have that?

Falling in love for real with Kota?

I didn't expect you to be so bold.

Give it back.

Stop lying that you're my fan and get on with it.

Act before your feelings rot in ten years.

A good-looking person like you won't understand my feelings.

I've been trying...

Trying hard?

Explain in detail.

Well, um...

You say you're on it

while you wait in your comfort zone for a chance to come.

Making excuses and doing nothing because you're afraid of getting hurt.

If you stay like that, you'll never be able to open Kota's closed heart.

What?

[Emika] Hi, Kanato.

[Kanato] Hey, good job.

[Emika] Kanato, looking damn cute as ever.

Huh?

Who's this?

She's from a restaurant Kota frequents.

She came to deliver us food earlier.

I'm Sahoko Wakaume.

[Emika] Oh, Kota's acquaintance.

Thank you for looking after Kota.

[Sahoko] Her sparkly beams are blinding!

Emika and Kota were classmates in high school.

Really?

[whispers] Feeling jealous of Emika?

Of course not!

-[Kanato] You're so cute. -What?

What are you doing?

[Emika] Kanato petting a girl's head?

This must be some kind of mistake.

You two seem quite close.

Well, yeah.

After all, Sahoko's my fan.

-Right? -[stammers]

[Emika] This is an unmistakable fact.

Sahoko Wakaume, what a frightening girl.

Creepy, stop!

Or I'll call the police.

Sahoko.

Let's be friends too.

Yes.

[straining]

[Sahoko] What's this?

I can feel hostility, almost like electricity.

By any chance, is Emika into Kota as well?

Using Kota as an excuse to get close to Kanato...

That's not how things go!

She can tell I'm actually a fan of Kota, not Kanato.

This movie is about

the regrets we have in life.

Kota, do you have any regrets?

Mmm... Regrets? Let me think...

[chuckles softly] No regrets.

I never had time to look back.

-[Haru] I guess so. -Mmm-hmm. [chuckles]

[sighs]

[Sahoko] This clear blue sky seems to be celebrating our rendezvous.

[Kota] Sahoko!

Fifty hamburger steak sandwiches.

[Sahoko] Well, just making a delivery.

[Kota] Thanks!

It must've been far.

Not at all.

The comet orchid symbolizes "a special one."

-But words are-- -Cut!

It's great, but try to relax a bit more.

And smile.

Haru, what's one plus one?

-Two. -You got this!

Then one more time!

Sorry, can I start over?

What are you looking at?

-[chuckles] -Seems like a tough shooting.

It's for the video of our new song.

But it's not going so well.

Is this the one you were practicing heart-melting lines for?

Yeah.

That's right!

-Do you have a bit of time? -Hmm?

Think of her as "your special one" and say your lines.

-Yes, sir! -Please get ready!

Um... I don't think I can do this.

It'll be fine, you just have to stand there.

It'll help everyone to express their emotions.

But I'm not exactly "a special one."

[director] Stand by for test take!

Good luck.

[director] Then, action!

The comet orchid symbolizes "a special one."

For you.

Sorry I'm bad at expressing myself.

I've always wanted to say...

thank you for...

finding me.

I like your voice.

I like your name.

But what I like the most is...

your eyes that reflect my face.

Didn't I tell you...

not to get any cuter than you already are?

As a punishment...

I'm gonna hold you tight.

[glasses crackling]

I always want to be admired by

who I love the most in this world.

So...

always tell me how cool I am.

Your red face is super cute!

[whispers] Sahoko.

[hissing]

[director] Okay, cut!

You brought us brilliant footage.

Thank you so much!

My pleasure. Thank you for these gifts.

Words of love don't work against walls.

A muse is essential.

Look forward to the outcome. Thanks!

[clears throat]

Kota Kirigaya.

Uh...

I think...

I...

I...

love you!

[laughs]

[chuckling] I'm crazy.

[chuckles]

I just came to thank you.

Were you...

listening?

Good night!

[Sahoko] It's all over. I blew it.

I was never gonna confess my feelings.

Making excuses and doing nothing because you're afraid of getting hurt.

Exactly.

[Kota panting] Sahoko!

Thanks so much for today.

You really helped us all.

You're welcome.

I like you too, Sahoko.

I'm truly happy we met.

Just wanted you to know.

See ya.

Did you come chasing after me...

not to make things awkward?

What?

If we can pretend that I didn't confess...

things could stay the same.

I think so too.

But I...

want to work on this.

Because...

you gave me so much courage.

[Kota] Whaddaya want with my girl?

Sahoko, you're...

a sweet girl who even worries about guys you hate, like me.

Approved by a national icon.

Feeling better now?

I'm...

in love with you.

[Sahoko] I, Sahoko Wakaume,

confessed my love to a national icon.

[treadmill beeps, whirs]

And...

[beeps, trilling]

YOUR RESULTS

I'm...

in love with you.

I've decided not to have anyone special in my life.

Is that...

because you're an idol?

No, it's my personal decision.

I can't stop you from working on things,

but I'm not gonna change.

Now that I know your feelings,

I have to break ties with you.

I'm sorry.

FAILED TO ACHIEVE YOUR GOAL

If we can't go back to how it used to be...

[machine beeping]

I'll just have to move on with full force!

Okay.

[woman 1] Really? Kota Kirigaya?

[woman 2] A girlfriend...

-Really? I can't believe it. -Yeah, it's crazy.

-[woman 1] You're in the fan club? -[woman 2] Yeah.

#KOTA KIRIGAYA SCANDAL

DUMPED HIS BELOVED GIRLFRIEND

CAUSED THE DEATH OF

[reporter] Mr. Kirigaya!

Is it true what's written in the article?

Mr. Kirigaya!

Can we take it as the truth?

DARKNESS - DIED GIRL'S DEATH - FOR FAME

Any thoughts about your fans?

[man on TV] In response to the scandal,

Kota Kirigaya's agency announced his indefinite suspension.

However, they state the accusations are groundless.

I've been rooting for them, so it's hard to believe.

But it's not rare that pleasant kids like him

turn out to be dodgy in real life.

But I still support them. Good luck!

[Sahoko] He's not that kind of person.

It's all just cheap gossip.

Why doesn't he deny it outright?

[door opening]

Here's LiKE LEGEND's expedited delivery.

Kanato?

Sorry for the short notice.

Don't you wanna help Kota?

Huh?

I've brought you the trending...

Kota Kirigaya.

We arrived?

My back is killing me.

Huh? What's this?

What about the office?

Our homes and office are known.

This is a safe house.

Safe house?

Sahoko.

Can he hide out here for a while?

What?

HOYA-BOYA

Sorry for this unattractive room.

Not at all.

Thank you.

Don't worry.

I just want to help.

My feelings for you are totally shut down.

Make yourself at home and feel free to use anything.

I'll get the bath ready.

Oh!

I hate to ask you for this, but...

[Sahoko] I never imagined a day would come when I'd buy men's underwear.

How inappropriate at a time like this!

Didn't you shut down your feelings?

How much?

That article isn't true, is it?

We can't say anything.

But we've heard Kota's story.

Story?

He told us when we formed LiKE LEGEND.

Our leader is an honest man.

[Yu] The only thing we can say is,

we want you to believe in our leader and be patient.

We all believe in him too.

Okay.

[Tsuyuguchi] Guys.

Today's appearance has been cancelled.

-What? -Why?

The show's social media is flooded with inquiries about Kota.

They want to avoid further confusion.

I hope it doesn't affect Kanato's series as well.

[Sahoko] How can I say I want to help

when I don't know how to?

No time to be depressed.

What comes first is his peace and comfort.

[gasps]

[both screaming]

[thudding]

I am truly, very sorry!

But it was only a second.

I didn't see anything.

I think I should go home.

Wait, you can't!

I'm really...

not bothered at all.

I'm sorry to have disgusted you.

What? I wasn't disgusted at all...

What?

Not like that, I mean...

I'm just making things worse by explaining.

I'm just...

very sorry.

Um...

Did you want something?

From the bathroom?

Oh...

I was told that there's a thermometer in the bathroom drawer.

-Thermometer? -Mmm.

I feel a bit feverish.

May I see?

Yes.

I'm sorry to put you through so much trouble.

It's no trouble for me.

But I'm dragging you into my problems.

You've done nothing wrong.

That nonsense article is to blame.

What if...

I were really like how the article described me?

What?

You've only seen my good sides.

But I actually might be bad.

That's impossible.

I don't believe a word that article says.

There's no way you can't care about people.

Sahoko...

You don't know anything about me.

The picture you saw...

She's...

my childhood friend.

Huh?

Her name is Rei.

Rei must've thought

I'm such a cruel person.

I wasn't chosen to debut again.

Kota, you're such a crybaby.

You might make it next time. Cheer up.

[Kota] Rei was...

a childhood friend from the same building.

She was always by my side when I was left alone.

-[Kota weeping] -You're not alone, Kota!

I'm here with you!

Always!

-Hey. -Hmm?

Are you moving to Tokyo?

Yeah, my debut is close,

and it's tough to commute from here.

Then, a pic for good memories.

-Hold on. -Say cheese!

[Kota] To me, Rei was...

almost like family.

She was someone special.

[camera shutter clicks]

[Kota] Despite that...

Kota, I brought you some food.

[Kota] I fled.

-[phone vibrates] -I didn't know

how to respond to Rei's feelings.

[Rei] Congrats! Saw you on the music program!

[Kota] I didn't even open her messages.

But they kept coming.

But I was determined to tell her someday.

How much she...

saved me.

And how much I...

cared about her.

But...

that "someday" never came.

On her way home from school, she was hit by a car.

[Rei] Today's moving day, right? What time are you leaving?

Why did you go without saying goodbye yesterday?

Hey, Kota! Are you there?

Since you probably know I kissed you...

I love you, Kota!

Maybe you think I'll draw away if you can't return my feelings.

Don't diss me! I'll be stalking you whether you like it or not!

Just don't forget.

You're never alone because I'm here.

[sniffling]

[Kota] No matter how much you care about someone...

if you don't express it...

it's the same as not caring at all.

That proves...

I'm cruel, after all.

You should get some rest.

I'll turn off the lights.

[Sahoko] Whatever I say probably won't comfort him at all.

No matter how many people love him

he's always been alone.

LiKE LEGEND Official Channel FOLLOWERS 990K

[Sho] Good job.

Hey, Haru.

Things seem tough for you guys.

Don't worry, it won't end us.

If you're a true artist, it won't.

Your leader is only about fan service.

Kota and the rest of us are all dedicated to our fans!

Stop.

You know nothing about us.

Then prove it.

Prove that LiKE LEGEND are true artists.

Shutting down our account?

It'll make our fans anxious.

Can't we post what we're doing now?

That's exactly what's inappropriate.

We can't infuriate our sponsors.

Are sponsors that important?

Our fans and us don't matter?

If not, LiKE LEGEND is pointless!

[Tsuyuguchi] Stop shouting.

LiKE LEGEND SHUTS DOWN SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNT

KOTA'S PRESUMED EX-GIRLFRIEND...

[Kota breathing heavily]

[crowd cheering]

Thanks, everyone!

Thank you!

Thank you all!

Kota!

Hmm? Rei?

[Sahoko] I'm here.

Don't worry.

Sahoko...

You were groaning.

A nightmare?

No.

[thermometer beeping]

Good, your fever's gone.

How's your appetite?

I'll cook a special dinner to celebrate your recovery.

Thanks.

I think...

you're not cruel at all.

I remember...

the picture in your room.

I don't know about your relationship with her.

But in that picture

Rei looked very happy.

I'll bring some fresh clothes.

Mmm.

[phone vibrates]

Hmm?

What?

LiKE LEGEND, BREAKING UP AFTER DISPUTE WITH AGENT!?

Hello?

What?

Uh...

You mean we can't perform at the fest?

[chattering indistinctly]

Thank you for everything.

Say goodbye.

-Bye. -Goodbye, Himari.

-[driver] Thank you. -Drive safe.

Okay, let's go back inside.

[Sahoko] In the end...

I couldn't help him one bit.

[man on TV] The Pop'n Rock Festival has dismissed LiKE LEGEND

due to the recent scandal.

LiKE LEGEND BREAKING UP!?

Some say this has fueled speculation about a break-up.

LiKE LEGEND's agency firmly denies a break-up...

-Hello. -[door closes]

[softly] One hamburger steak meal to go, please.

Oh... Yes, ma'am.

Here you are.

Um...

You're Emika Nanase, right?

[softly] No.

-Are you in disguise? -No.

Gain weight?

[in normal voice] Shut up. I'm preparing for my role.

I want to deliver Kota a meal.

What?

I heard he's stuck in a hotel room.

His manager can pass it on to him.

The hamburger steak here is his fave, right?

Yes.

If Kota doesn't cheer up,

the other members won't either.

It breaks my heart.

[Sahoko] Emika wants to help Kota too.

[Emika] I want to help Kanato.

Sometimes, all it takes is a delicious meal to change things.

And the wind always changes direction.

I'm really not sure...

It's true.

Not everyone is evil.

We need to be positive, not sad, to make things happen.

-You will fall in love with this taste. -[♪ pop music playing on TV]

They replaced him.

Emika!

Your eyes are rolling!

Huh?

Excuse me.

People are replaced in commercials all the time.

[groans]

But still pisses me off, it was Kota's!

I'm never gonna drink Love-full Water!

[chuckling]

Stars are impressive after all.

I can only feel depressed about the situation.

But Emika, you can be positive and strong.

I can see why your fans love you so much.

I get depressed a lot too.

Really?

But my fans are always cheering for me.

That keeps me going strong.

There's no such thing as a natural-born star.

People's support makes stars shine.

People's support...

[Kota] Thanks always for your support!

I just want to make people happy.

Enough is never enough to make that happen.

And I don't mind if it hurts me.

[Sahoko] A demonic portion of rice to cheer you up. Growl!

KNOW YOUR PLACE!

NO LOVE LETTERS!

ACT ONLY WHEN CONFIDENT!

NEVER BE MISLED BY KOTA KIRIGAYA!

KNOW YOUR PLACE!

REAL ESTATE, ASSET MANAGEMENT, STABLE LIFE

What can I do for him?

Be brave, Sahoko Wakaume!

[whistle blows]

You again?

Not gonna lose!

[straining]

LiKE LEGEND! Chin up!

LiKE LEGEND! Stay strong!

LiKE LEGEND! Be brave!

LiKE LEGEND! Stay positive!

We're on your side!

LiKE LEGEND! Hang in there!

LiKE LEGEND! Chin up!

Stay strong, LiKE LEGEND!

LiKE LEGEND! Stay strong!

Yuko?

Chin up, LiKE LEGEND!

LiKE LEGEND! Stay strong!

[fans cheering]

Chin up!

Don't give up!

We're rooting for you!

LiKE LEGEND! Stay positive!

The girl with the demon's mask is always there, lately.

Good luck!

#DEMON'S SUPPORT

Good luck!

Sahoko?

LiKE LEGEND!

Stay strong!

Rooting for you!

LiKE LEGEND! Shine on!

Mr. Tsuyuguchi suggests

we focus on solo activities for now.

What about LiKE LEGEND?

You mean stop for a while?

Group activities now might make things worse.

Now that's been decided, we need to go apologize.

Understood?

Yes, sir.

Guys...

I'm truly sorry.

It's all my fault.

No need for that, it's not that we're breaking up.

He's right.

It's not your fault, Kota.

We need to move on.

-Let's get ready. -[group members] Mmm.

Fan letters for Kota?

Yeah.

We need to check the ones for Kota.

There's a lot of slander in there.

KISAKI

Kizaki...

I never imagined you'd be such a fan, Sahoko.

Sorry I didn't tell you before.

Don't be, I'm glad you became a fan.

Let's cheer for them as always.

Yes.

Still masking up?

Well, yeah, just in case.

They'd feel your support more if you showed your face.

Here they come!

[fans] LiKE LEGEND! We love you!

It's Kota!

[cheering continues]

LiKE LEGEND! Stay strong!

Stay strong, LiKE LEGEND!

Kota! Hang in there!

Thank you.

[Sahoko] Such a sad smile...

It breaks my heart!

Kota Kirigaya!

Stay strong!

Sahoko?

You're not alone!

We're all here for you!

You make people shine!

You make people smile!

So keep smiling!

We'll always be on your side!

Stay strong!

Stay positive!

Kota Kirigaya!

Stay strong!

Stay positive!

Kota Kirigaya!

[car door opens]

Get on, now.

[Tsuyuguchi] Kota.

Yes, sir.

[car door closes]

Stay strong!

Kota Kirigaya!

Keep smiling!

TO KOTA KIRIGAYA

KISAKI

It's from Rei's parents.

Sorry, but I took a look at it.

There's a letter from Rei in there.

TO KOTA

FROM REI

Her parents didn't want you to dwell on the past,

and couldn't send it until now.

"Dear Kota..."

[Rei] I hope you're doing well.

We've been friends for ages, but this is my first letter.

You left without reading my messages.

But I'm not surprised.

I see you're working hard on your career.

Your happy face on TV makes me smile.

I never ever want you to feel sad again.

[Kota sobbing]

[Rei] I want you to always be smiling.

You're not alone, Kota!

Kota, I brought you some food.

Rather than a love desire, I just care about you.

Just the thought of you makes me happy.

That's why I'll always be watching over you.

From a distance, to make sure you're happy.

"...always be watching over you."

[Kota sniffling]

"Kota...

promise me you'll be happy!"

PROMISE ME YOU'LL BE HAPPY! GOODBYE!!

[Haru] Rei...

never hated you at all.

[Kanato] She deserves respect.

For her own way of loving you.

TO OUR BELOVED LiKE LEGEND

Please stop the car.

Everyone, look.

We love you!

Can't wait to see your show again.

No one can replace Kota.

Show us that shiny smile again.

LiKE LEGEND is the best!

Looking forward to your next show!

LiKE LEGEND, don't give up.

We love you! We're rooting for you!

Happy, lucky, love, smile, peace, dream!

-You always make me smile. -[fans continue indistinctly]

PROMISE ME YOU'LL BE HAPPY! GOODBYE!!

LiKE LEGEND, the best!

LiKE LEGEND is our purpose in life.

[girl on billboard] I hope we can cheer them up like they always cheered us up.

My first fave idol. We're waiting for you!

[girls] LiKE LEGEND is the best!

Sahoko!

Sorry to call you out suddenly.

No problem.

Your support touched my heart.

Thank you.

This grave...

Yes.

I wanted to pay respect to Rei with you.

Rei...

Sorry I couldn't come earlier.

I couldn't tell you until now, but...

I loved you.

I still love you.

Thanks.

Come here, Sahoko.

I'm fine here.

Why? I called you out for this.

What?

Rei.

This is Sahoko.

[stammering]

I know I don't deserve to be introduced.

You must be thinking "Who the hell are you?"

Nice to meet you.

My name is Sahoko Wakaume.

I'm useless, but I hope we can be friends.

Uh...

Sorry, I shouldn't have gone so far as to say "friends."

Don't worry. [chuckles]

It just felt as if she was really here.

She is here.

Huh?

In your heart.

As always.

Forever.

She'll always be in your heart.

[chuckles softly]

Thanks, Sahoko.

Rei.

I will become happy.

I'll do what I can do now to find happiness.

So keep watching.

You'll root for me too, right?

Yes.

I am rooting for you.

Mmm.

Forever.

From a distance.

Huh?

When you told me about Rei...

I fully understood why you said you've decided

not to have anyone special.

Still, I didn't want you to be alone.

I wanted to be there for you.

But you're not alone anymore.

Sahoko...

I'll still root for you, from a distance.

As a fan.

Let me keep rooting for you.

You mean...

Let's stop seeing each other alone.

It's better that way.

Please.

Okay.

Thank you.

Then...

please take care.

Mmm.

That's the truth about the article.

To all our fans,

to everyone involved,

to all LiKE LEGEND supporters,

I'm truly sorry for making you feel troubled and concerned.

Thanks to everyone's heart-warming messages of support

I found strength to give it another shot.

With deep gratitude to all of you, we have an announcement to make.

On May 11th, at noon sharp,

there will be a surprise event on this channel.

Those who were looking forward to the fest, you'll like it.

All five of us...

promise to make everyone smile.

See you on May 11th, noon sharp.

[all] Please look forward to it!

Only one minute left.

[♪ pop buildup music playing]

[♪ ethereal vocalizing]

[chattering excitedly]

[♪ pop music buildup playing]

[girls] Eighteen, seventeen, sixteen,

fifteen, fourteen, thirteen

twelve, eleven,

ten, nine, eight,

seven, six,

five, four,

three, two, one.

[music fades, stops]

[in English] "You are special."

[in English] ♪ You are special You are special ♪

[in Japanese] ♪ You're my special one ♪

♪ I can do anything if I'm with you ♪

♪ That's how I feel when I'm with you ♪

[♪ lively pop music playing]

♪ Why don't you believe in me? It's frustrating ♪

♪ Even if we're apart I want to be close to you ♪

♪ My feelings don't seem to reach you ♪

♪ I just want you to know ♪

♪ You can count on me ♪

♪ Whatever it takes ♪

♪ I'll sing and send my love to you ♪

♪ You only! ♪

[in English] ♪ You are special You are special ♪

[in Japanese] ♪ You're my special one ♪

♪ I can do anything ♪

♪ If I'm with you ♪

♪ I have super powers when I'm with you ♪

[in English] ♪ You are special You are special ♪

[in Japanese] ♪ You're the special one ♪

♪ What true coolness is ♪

♪ I want you to know ♪

♪ Am I wrong? Am I too self-conscious? ♪

♪ I hid myself in a shell ♪

♪ Still you were able to see me ♪

♪ For who I truly am ♪

♪ All it takes is you smiling by my side ♪

♪ For me to feel full of energy ♪

♪ I'm so selfish ♪

♪ But you're my special one for life ♪

♪ So far, my life was about ♪

♪ Making everyone smile ♪

♪ But just for today it's... ♪

♪ You only! ♪

[in English] ♪ You are special You are special ♪

[in Japanese] ♪ You're my special one ♪

♪ I can do anything ♪

♪ If I'm with you ♪

♪ I have super powers when I'm with you ♪

[in English] ♪ You are special You are special ♪

[in Japanese] ♪ You're the special one ♪

♪ What true coolness is ♪

♪ I want you to know ♪

[♪ vocalizing]

[in English] ♪ You are special You are special ♪

[in Japanese] ♪ You're my special one ♪

♪ I can do anything if I'm with you ♪

♪ I have super powers when I'm with you ♪

[in English] ♪ You are special You are special ♪

[in Japanese] ♪ You're the special one ♪

♪ What true coolness is ♪

♪ I want you to know ♪

[music stops]

[crowd cheering, applauding]

Love them!

I'd love to meet them.

[girl 1] Isn't that venue close by?

-[girl 2] Should we go? -[girl 1] Yeah, let's just go!

-They're shooting close by. -Let's go too!

KOTA KIRIGAYA

ARE YOU SURE YOU WANT TO DELETE THIS CONTACT?

DELETE

CONTACT HAS BEEN DELETED

[Sahoko] Dear God...

I'm a coward after all.

Actually...

I want to be his closest supporter.

But if I stay near him,

I'd want him all to myself.

[sniffling] I want to be his special one.

[Kota] Sahoko!

[panting]

Sorry to break our promise.

I just had to see you.

Thanks for giving me courage.

Thanks for letting me know I'm not alone and showing me the light.

I finally realized,

I want you to be my closest supporter.

But...

I'm--

I love you, Sahoko.

You're lying.

This is a dream.

I'm not lying.

And it's not a dream.

Sahoko...

Please be my special one.

[clanking]

[in English] ♪ You are special You are special ♪

[in Japanese] ♪ You're my special one ♪

♪ I can do anything if I'm with you ♪

MY SPECIAL ONE

♪ That's how I feel when I'm with you ♪