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PREVIOUSLY, ON REBOOTING

- A mackerel? - Yes.

I'll reboot.

Asami Kondo starts living her third cycle.

FUKUDA

I'll cheer for him.

While making TV dramas,

she must re-accumulate her karma from Cycle 2.

- Don't flirt with her. - What?

Her hustle continues as she becomes a producer.

Cycle 3 of Asami's life is far from over.

SATURDAY DRAMAS IN JULY

We're busy preparing for Rebooting, my first drama as a producer.

How's the billing?

I'm almost done.

Struggling?

I sure am.

A "billing" is the order of cast names in the credits.

Producers rack their brains when doing this task…

I knew it.

…because there are "complications" and "consideration" involved.

Is being first better?

Yeah.

This time, the first is a no-brainer.

Ms. Usuda, right?

Yeah, she's the star.

But the problem is…

what to do with them.

It's not based on their career?

No, it's not. That's why it's giving me headaches.

Ouch.

Take these two actors.

They have about the same amount of lines.

You're right.

But this guy has a slightly longer career.

- Really? - Yup.

That's why I put him above the other guy.

But this guy's picking up steam.

- He is. - Yeah.

His agency won't "say" anything, but I feel the pressure from them.

Oh, really?

And him.

He's popular now.

He has few lines but is starring in other dramas.

So, it'll be awkward if we place his name midway.

What do you do?

- The last resort. - Which is?

Add "and starring" to give him special treatment.

That's what "and starring" means?

Or we'll say "guest appearance".

Yeah, I see that a lot.

I always thought, "Who's guest is he?"

That's what I thought too before this job.

Right?

Something like,

the lead actor's friend happens to drop by at the filming studio,

and like, "Want to be in it?"

Yeah, like, "Thanks for being in it."

Like, "I'm just returning a favor."

That's what I thought.

Me too.

But… that never happens.

You're right.

But what about…

the billing of this person?

He's a big shot.

In his case, "with" or "and".

Oh, the last name?

Yeah, exactly.

At the very end, like the final boss.

Wow, you need creativity.

No puzzle can beat this level of difficulty.

It's like deciding who sits where at your wedding reception.

- Apparently. - Right?

That's why I skipped the reception.

Wait. What?

- You're married? - Yup.

You're kidding.

- With who? - A colleague.

- When? - A while back.

I was 23 at the time, so six years ago.

Hold on.

Tell me!

I didn't have a wedding, so I missed the timing.

Six years ago?

Six years ago means…

when I reunited with you, Gon-chan.

- You were a newlywed? - Yup.

- Usually, you'd say something. - Really?

Well, maybe not say it point-blank,

but… wouldn't you be radiating an aura?

What aura?

An aura of happiness?

It wasn't radiating?

I worked on Tokyo Bandwagon.

Oh, really?

It's so emotional.

I… didn't feel anything.

I don't mind, but…

- Sorry. - Me too. I'm sorry.

No…

- Like, congrats. - Oh. Like, thanks.

This is on me.

Wow, thanks.

- Here is your chicken curry, ma'am. - It looks good.

- Here are your curries, ma'am. - I ordered two types.

- Enjoy. - Thank you.

I ordered two types. Is that okay?

Eat as many as you like.

What a shock. More like astounded.

Really?

Thank you for the meal.

I'm done.

- You are? - I'm done.

- See? - Wow.

Yes, I think it's well-balanced.

Thank God.

- Good? - Looks good to me.

Great job.

Hello? Kondo speaking.

Yes.

I didn't know who you were.

It's been a while.

Yeah, that's right. What's up?

Fukuda has come to Tokyo.

Since Coming-of-Age Day?

Yeah, probably.

- Nine years ago. - Yeah.

- When did you come? - Noonish.

Really? For work?

I had errands to run.

I see.

Guess what? I work with Gon-chan now.

Gon-chan? Maruyama?

Yeah. She does makeup.

Since bumping into her at a site six years ago,

we've worked together here and there.

- Wow. Nice. - Yeah.

Guess what? Gon-chan is married.

- She is? - Yup.

I just found out.

- "Just"? - Yup.

I found out during lunch today.

Oh, really? Wow.

By the way, I got divorced.

Yeah. Shizuka told me.

Okay.

But it's all my fault.

- Stuff happens, huh? - Yeah.

So? How's it going now?

- About what? - Anybody new?

Actually, I just started dating a girl.

- Wow, good for you. Who is she? - My colleague.

- Any pictures? - Sure.

Show me.

- Her. - She's so cute.

Wow.

I think I met her.

- You did, right? - I did.

- Was she creeped out? - She was.

Sorry about that.

Thank God they met as scheduled.

If they get married and have a kid…

I forgot.

My new song. Take a listen to it.

Oh, thanks.

Back in Cycle 1 and 2.

I'm going to change the music industry.

After this day, I've only met Fukuda after he quit music.

I finally get to meet musician Fukuda.

How's your career?

I'm a freelancer now.

You quit your agency?

Yeah, this style suits me.

I see.

- I can be more flexible. - Yeah, you have a point.

I also want to… pursue acting.

- Acting? - While doing music.

That's news to me.

It may open new doors,

and people pursue both, so I want to give it a try too.

Are you in a drama group?

Not yet. I'm planning on sending applications.

I see.

Kondo, I heard… you're making dramas?

Yeah, I am.

- A producer? - Yes, I am.

That's amazing.

Is it a tough job?

Yeah, it sure is tough,

but it's rewarding.

- Great. - Yeah.

I have a bad feeling.

If there's anything, call me.

Huh?

Like… minor roles are fine.

If there's anything.

Sure. I'll call you.

Probably never.

Here.

My card.

Your card?

As a freelancer, it's better to have one, right?

MUSIC ARTIST SHUNSUKE FUKUDA

Let me hand you this too.

‪SHUNSUKE FUKUDA PROFILE

If there's anything, like, call me.

Sure. I'll call if there's anything.

Probably… nothing.

NIPPON TV TOWER

I'm going this way.

- Sorry to bother you. - It's OK.

- Good luck. - You too.

If there's ever anything…

Yeah, I'll call you.

Okay.

"Anything" will never occur.

On such a weekend night…

Oh, thank you.

Thanks.

Ow, that's hot.

- It's fine, but… - What?

I'm really okay with it, but…

- I'll say it. - What is it?

You're always here.

- We are? - Last time was…

- Two weeks ago. - That's long.

No, it's "only" been two weeks.

You're annoyed?

It's totally fine.

You're welcome anytime.

I'm happy.

But it's too frequent.

It's cozy here.

- Unlike our family's home. - Yup.

Maybe I should buy two more mattresses.

The floor's fine.

Why?

It's about time I used my bed.

Join us on the floor.

That's pointless.

Do you have wet wipes?

No. What for?

To wipe my hands.

You're done?

No, but I want to reset my hands.

I have tissue.

Regular tissue won't make it clean enough.

Go wash them.

That's a drag. I'm not done eating.

- Huh? - Forget it.

Guys, I met Fukuda today.

- Huh? Where? - At a cafe near work.

What for?

He called that he's in Tokyo and said he wanted to see me.

Wow. How was he?

He's doing great.

I'd love to meet him too.

The last time was Coming-of-Age Day?

- Guess what? - Huh?

Fukuda and Shizuka divorced.

For real?

Why?

He was a musician, right?

Well he still is, but…

It was difficult for them to make ends meet just through music.

And it became too much of a burden for Shizuka.

They were a great couple.

Yeah, it's a bummer, but oh well.

And so…

he quit his agency and became a freelancer.

Oh, he did?

He recently started acting too.

Oh, really?

Wait. Was Fukuda ever interested in acting?

Beats me.

Out of the blue?

Maybe he wants to be like Masaharu Fukuyama or Gen Hoshino.

- Oh? - It's too late.

- It's late and he's too naive. - Yeah.

Wow, it's legit.

He has a card?

Show me.

Because he's a freelancer.

SHUNSUKE FUKUDA PROFILE

He came to promote himself?

I wonder?

He knows you make dramas.

He said he had errands to run.

No, he came just to see you.

Having a friend as a producer is a golden opportunity.

What did he say?

"If there's anything, call me."

- "Anything"? - There's nothing.

He said a minor role's fine, so, "Call me."

What?

It takes a lot of effort to get even a minor role.

You're right.

I get it if he tells you to call if there's an audition,

but he's naive to depend on Asami.

Yeah, Fukuda always had a smug attitude.

He was always the popular guy and I was his classmate.

I bet he has pride.

But still, it's too late to be holding onto pride.

You should've told him off.

But… I think he's feeling desperate.

Of course he's desperate.

Yeah, but…

I think it was hard for him to come and promote himself to me.

You think so?

Of course. He seemed a bit hesitant.

You're right.

I bet he wanted to reunite professionally, like Misa-gon.

You're right.

Yeah, maybe he was fighting an inner struggle.

I think he swallowed his pride to come see me.

That makes me feel a bit sorrowful.

Me too.

Yeah. Me too.

I got emotional and was at a loss for words.

I get it. You feel a pang in your heart.

We can cheer from the sidelines.

- Let's buy his CD. - Right.

He gave me one.

- Want to listen? - Yeah.

- It's our first time. - Yeah.

Didn't he sing "Konayuki" at karaoke?

Yeah, he did.

Wait. "Konayuki"?

Orange Range.

- Kato sang "Konayuki". - Really?

You remember?

What did he sing?

A song by Orange Range, right?

"Ikenai Taiyo".

Are you sure?

Yup. And Mackey.

He sang Mackey?

Sweet and salty.

One after another.

This is good.

Guys?

I know this is inappropriate after that talk we had, but…

Yeah?

Isn't it lame?

It's lame.

You know…

after that talk we had,

I wanted his song to touch my heart,

- but it's too lame. - Right.

He can be a bad singer but less lame, huh?

- Stop it? - Please.

Oh, I forgot.

Gon-chan's married.

Really?

Six years ago, with a colleague.

Wow.

- Like, wow. - Wow.

I finally found out after all these years.

- Oh. - Yeah.

Personally, it was a pretty shocking revelation.

Not you two?

Well, like…

It is shocking, but… You know.

Yeah, like, I feel bad toward Misa-gon, but…

it's less-shocking after Fukuda's story.

Yeah, his story was too intense.

I see. This story should've been first.

Yeah, I think we could've reacted decently.

What now?

- I'll play his CD. - No.

Never again.

What's this?

Ma… caw…

Eight years at the TV station.

The filming starts for Rebooting, the first drama I produced.

REBOOTING TODAY'S SCENES

- Good morning. - Good morning!

- Finally. - Starring Asami Usuda.

REBOOTING REWIND LIFE!

It's the day.

The promise we made…

When I become a producer, please play the lead.

Wow, of course.

It came true after six years. But…

Remember I asked you to play the lead when I'm the producer?

Yeah! You… did.

- Right? - Right?

I have goosebumps now.

She most likely… forgot.

- It's going to start. - Yeah.

It's the story of a woman who relives her life many times.

I developed this drama based on my own life.

Mr. Kawabata, you're lying.

Lying? Me?

On what grounds?

I'm actually…

living my second cycle.

Huh?

During Cycle 1, you staged a suicide

and killed Mr. Saejima.

You pulled it off and got away with it.

But not this time.

You're not making sense.

I knew you'd meet Mr. Saejima

and push him off this building today.

Cue.

So, I laid a mat.

Mr. Kawabata.

What have you done?

Saejima!

There's no way out, Mr. Kawabata.

But the story is beyond recognition.

I knew it. You're the mastermind.

Ow…

It hurts even with a bulletproof vest.

That hurt.

What's… going on?

In Cycle 1,

you killed me here, so I came prepared.

You damn…

Who are you?

Me?

I'll tell you.

I'm living Cycle 2 to reboot this world.

It's unrecognizable but smooth sailing.

Cut. Good.

Nice.

Smooth sailing but unrecognizable.

But the unrecognizable yet smooth sailing shoot

faces the unexpected.

Mr. Maeno's manager.

Hello?

Good evening.

Yes.

Oh. Huh?!

I see.

Okay, thank you. Bye.

- Oh no. - Trouble?

Mr. Maeno was going to fly back tonight from Hokkaido,

but his flight got canceled.

His shoot is tomorrow morning.

It is.

What do we do?

I'll ask the scheduler if we can reschedule it, but…

Oh, hello?

Can you talk now?

The earliest he can be here is tomorrow at noon.

Can we reschedule…

You're right.

We won't make it to the season premiere.

I get it.

Okay.

Yes, I'll check with the director.

Actually…

Ms. Usuda has to leave by noon tomorrow.

That's right.

Director, I know this is last minute,

but I have an idea.

Can we just get Ms. Usuda's shot tomorrow

and get Mr. Maeno's shot afterwards?

Will that work?

Right… I just checked with the director.

Right.

Ms. Usuda's shot isn't an issue,

but we need Mr. Maeno's over-the-shoulder shot

and their loose shot.

Right.

And use a stand-in if possible.

Yeah, that's my idea, but…

I know it's last minute,

but can you find an extra that can stand in?

TOMOYA MAENO

YOSHIYUKI FURUSAWA MAKOTO TANAKA

None of them work.

The body types are different.

It's the day before, so our options are limited.

HIROSHI UENO HARRY YAMAMOTO

That guy's born in 1960.

You're right…

- By the way… - Yes?

What about him?

Looks good.

He's the same height.

Right?

But is he available?

I'm positive he is.

And so, the guy who I thought "anything" would never occur

became my savior.

- Sorry it's early. - It's OK.

Thanks.

Did you sleep well?

I finished work, showered, and came here.

Really? I'm so sorry.

It's fine.

Fukuda, are you still doing music?

I am. Hold on.

Listen to my new song.

Thanks.

I took a new approach…

Guys, later, please.

- Oops. - Sorry.

He's your classmate too?

Elementary and junior high.

So is Misa from makeup, right?

Yup, the three of us.

It's like a reunion.

He's ready.

- Take a picture for the director. - Sure.

- Let me take a few photos. - Okay.

- Send it to him right away. - Got it.

A back shot.

A back shot.

- Ready? One more. - Okay.

A close-up from above too.

From above.

- And from the side. - OK.

We got a thumbs up.

Oh, okay.

Let's welcome him on set.

Hello.

Start rolling.

Hold it.

It's… It's this part.

Right.

Quiet on set.

Ready, action!

Mr. Saejima.

Are you a time traveler too?

It all makes sense now.

You and I are birds of a feather.

Cut. Good.

The savior pulled off the stand-in for two shots with finesse.

Fukuda.

- Thank you. - Thanks.

- Good work. - Thank you.

- Great job. - Thanks.

I really appreciate it.

It's OK. Call me again.

For a proper role next time.

Really? I look forward to it.

- I'll get a cab. Wait. - OK. Thanks.

Hello.

Yes, one cab, please.

Out front.

Okay, thank you.

- Take a listen. - Oh. Wow.

- You do music? - It's my primary job.

Wow.

Oh, and this is my card.

He's my savior. I'll let it slide.

Thank you.

The next day.

I MADE A GUEST APPEARANCE ON REBOOTING EPISODE 1

Guest appearance.

Anything wrong?

Nope.

He's my savior. I'll let it slide.

Since he only has 87 followers.

After overcoming adversities,

Episode 1 is finally going to air today.

- I hurry home for the broadcast. - Hello?

You're there?

Tonight…

The key's in the mailbox, so wait inside.

…my two BFFs have gathered to watch the show with me.

- It was so hot. - I'm so hot.

The first drama I developed and produced.

Watching that with my BFFs eating snacks is a luxury.

Am I dead?

REBOOT YOUR LIFE

I'll tell you. I'm living Cycle 2

to reboot this world.

It all makes sense now.

You and I are birds of a feather.

Cycle 2? Is there Cycle 3?

Rebooting. Tonight at 10 p.m.

Hey. I'm still 29. Why am I here?

Please write your name and date of birth on this form.

Thank you. I'll take that.

Just a moment.

Okay. Miss Asami Kondo.

Cheers to your 29--

- I don't need a cheer. - Okay.

Last time, you said I'm prone to death in my thirties.

Yes, I did.

Then, why am I here at 29?

You are indeed prone to death in your thirties,

but it's a "probability".

It is possible to die before that.

- Oh, I see. - Is that OK?

Let me show you the way to your new life.

Do you have a TV?

TV?

A drama I produced for the first time airs today.

- Oh, really? - Yes, really.

After all those proposals I wrote.

Months of meetings.

- Filming earnestly all day long. - Okay.

Fukuda's in it too.

And a banging trailer.

It was on the verge of being aired.

- It was? - Yes, it was.

- Show me Episode 1. - No.

Is that OK?

Just like that?

Like what?

I can't watch it. Fine.

But denying the dead's wish just like that?

Oh… Sorry.

- You're right. It's your first drama. - Yes, it is.

How long is it?

One hour.

Oh, it's one hour?

Watching that is all I ask for.

- Just Episode 1… - No.

- I can't? - I'm sorry.

What channel?

- Channel 4. - Oh, four?

- Starring? - Asami Usuda.

Oh, Asami Usuda?

Can you show me just the first ten minutes?

No.

Fine then.

I'm sorry.

How many episodes are there?

- Can I watch it? - No.

Then why do you keep speaking as if there's hope?

So, I'm not "just like that".

Forget it. It's useless.

Is that OK?

Let me show you the way to your new life.

What am I next?

Okay, let me check.

Miss Asami Kondo, you are…

Hokkaido's purple sea urchin.

- Sea urchin? - Yes.

Sea urchin?

After all that effort?

That's correct.

And I get sea urchin?

This is it.

- That's the photo? - Meaning?

A photo of food.

It's self-explanatory.

It might be, but…

They're… dead, right?

Live and fresh sea urchin.

Words like "live" and "fresh"

are used for food.

Sorry.

No can do.

Not sea urchin.

I can't do it.

Can I reboot?

You can.

- I still can? - Yes.

OK. I'll reboot.

Very well.

Proceed to your right and you'll find a door.

Enter your current life.

Bon voyage.

- Can I join halfway through? - Excuse me?

- Halfway. - Halfway through?

Starting from birth is torture, so…

can I rejoin… like when you save video games?

- No. - Fine.

Bon voyage.

You're adorable, Asami.

And so, the fourth cycle of my life began.

I didn't think I'd reboot this many times.

Next time, I want a "human" afterlife.

But living like I have in previous cycles won't cut it.

Stopping a love affair is unspectacular.

It's a weak motive.

I see.

I need to accumulate greater karma.

But as of now, all I can do is grow up.

Her first step!

I tried to be a low-maintenance kid.

My fourth preschool days.

There's no time for nostalgia.

You know what?

Those azaleas are public property.

Sucking the flower nectar can be theft or destruction of property.

You two are minors and didn't know,

so I don't blame you, but don't do it again.

Stop, Sanae!

Let's share these toys.

No! They're mine!

Sanae. Sanae!

Take turns.

Okay, let's take turns.

Wait your turn.

Sanae, you're four years old, right?

You can get your way by crying now,

but soon, crying isn't going to help.

Start practicing to be patient

so you won't have a hard time in elementary school.

Sharing these with the other kids is your first step toward growth.

Take that step.

Wow, Sanae, thank you.

Once again, I have to stop Miss Yoko's love affair.

But it's a drag to do that all over again,

so I decided to take a different approach.

Miss Yoko.

What is it, Asami?

- Can I talk to you? - Of course.

I like you a lot, Miss Yoko, so I want you to be happy.

Thank you.

Me too. I like you a lot, so I want you to be happy too.

- Really? - Of course.

- Can you promise me? - Sure. What?

No love affairs.

What?

Asami, where did you learn that word?

Unlike marriage, love affairs don't last forever.

They always end with someone's misery.

You're right.

But I'll never do that.

What happened?

I used to be friends with a nursery teacher

who had an affair with a child's father.

She… did?

The child's family fell apart

and the teacher had to quit her job.

Everyone ended up in misery.

I don't want you to be like that.

OK. Don't worry.

I won't have an affair.

- Really? - Really.

Isn't that memo Rena's dad's pager number?

- This? - Take a look.

I don't want anybody to be unhappy,

so please don't contact him.

Okay. I won't. I never will.

- Promise? - Yup. I promise.

Then… let's rip this.

And throw it away. See? Look.

Okay, I threw it away.

Thank you.

Sorry to make you worry.

I'm going to trust you, okay?

OK. I got it.

A kid's earnest plea struck home.

‪-Do this with me. ‪-Okay.

Miss Yoko.

Welcome back.

- Rena, Daddy's here. - Coming!

Okay.

Hello.

- See you tomorrow. - Bye.

Welcome back. Kotaro, it's Daddy.

This is the closest Miss Yoko and Rena's dad got,

so Rena didn't move away.

I should've always done this.

See you.

My fourth elementary school days.

Good morning.

Good morning, Asami.

I start doing everything I can possibly do.

Five times one is five.

Previously, I've relied on my adult brain

and all I did was homework.

This time, I'm looking to the future.

What used to be my playtime turned into my study time.

ASAMI KONDO

But it came with a price.

Bye, Miss Asami.

- Bye. - Bye!

Let's go.

- Let's do Drama Club. - Yeah.

Let's do it.

- Let's meet at Komatsu's shop. - OK!

Let's do Drama Club.

I used to be inseparable from those two,

but we grew apart.

VERBS AND SENTENCE PATTERNS

STICKER BOOK

- I'm going to the library. - Oh, you are?

Then, buy some milk on your way back.

OK. Sure.

- Felt stickers. - Lucky you.

But I…

- Miho, that one's cute. - You're right.

Is this a sea otter?

Hey.

Miss Asami.

- Trading stickers? - Yup.

Can I join?

- Fine, huh? - Yup.

Thank you.

They accepted me.

Dang, I'm going to cry.

‪These stickers are so cute!

Miho, that one's cute.

- A hamster tile sticker. - Yeah, it's cute.

I bought it at JUSCO.

Lucky you.

You can have one.

- Really? - Sure.

Wow, thanks.

It's so cute.

You can have mine too.

Wow, really? Thank you.

They gave me rare stickers.

- Have mine too. - Really?

Take one you like.

Then…

This one.

I want…

this one.

Are you sure?

Yes.

They chose stickers that are too ordinary compared to the ones I got.

Here.

Thank you.

Here.

Thank you.

I'll stick it here.

- They're being reserved. - It's cute.

Rather than having fun negotiating, we had a "transaction".

- Yup, I do. - Cool.

How was the math test?

I probably failed.

- Miss Asami? - I did so-so.

- Do you go to tutor class? - Nope.

Wow. Really?

- A private tutor? - Nope.

Seriously?

Why are you so smart?

I don't know.

She was born smart.

That's not true.

I bet you were.

We go this way.

Oh, right.

See you tomorrow.

- Bye-bye. - Bye!

- I'm hungry. - I want men.

You want what?

You know, like udon noodles.

Oh, men! Like ramen.

‪You just said men so I was like what?

‪Well I'm craving…

Did this daily 5 p.m. song always sound so bittersweet?

Wait! Please wait!

Should I tell him

- to give up? - What?

What if I was on my second cycle?

- I'd ask who I'm marrying. - I've always wanted to ask you .

- How many times… - Huh?

have you rebooted?