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SET OF KOTA KIRIGAYA'S DRAMA TENSION! IN THE INTERROGATION ROOM

...BREAK TIME

I wanted to run my lines, so I came to the interrogation room set,

and I found a pork cutlet rice bowl!

I thought it was just there as a standard prop in police dramas,

but it turns out that that was the director's lunch.

That was so funny!

-What's so funny about that? -I don't get it.

There's always a pork cutlet rice bowl in interrogation scenes!

He's been in a weird mood ever since he chased after Sahoko yesterday.

[speaking indistinctly, laughing]

Kota.

What?

Did something happen between you and Sahoko?

No, no, no. What do you mean?

-You're so easy to read. -[chuckles]

I'm surprised you can act.

-Anyone can see it. -Nothing happened, really!

[chuckling]

[Kota] Actually, after I found out about Sahoko's feelings...

[Sahoko] Kota Kirigaya.

[hesitantly] I...

love you!

[chuckles]

Were you...

listening?

Good night!

[Kota] I didn't want things to become awkward between us,

-so I went after Sahoko. -Sahoko!

[Kota] But instead of things becoming awkward...

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.

[Kota] I ended up saying goodbye to Sahoko.

[Haru] Something must've happened. Tell us, Kota.

You'll feel better if you talk to us.

Tell us, Kota.

Just spill it, Kota Kirigaya!

-No secrets between us. -Say it, Kota.

-Spill it, spill it! -Tell us!

[all chanting] Spill it! Spill it!

Come on. This is turning into an interrogation!

TSUYUGUCHI EVERYONE, EMERGENCY MEETING

Wait, Tsuyuguchi says we're having an emergency meeting.

"A newspaper publisher contacted me. They are releasing this news tomorrow."

KOTA KIRIGAYA DUMPED HIS GIRLFRIEND AND CAUSED HER DEATH?

[Kota] I never expected

that this scandal would greatly impact mine and Sahoko's fate.

DRAMA "MY SPECIAL ONE"

[♪ opening theme music playing]

[woman singing in Japanese]

DRAMA "MY SPECIAL ONE"

EPISODE 2

[reporters] Mr. Kirigaya!

[female reporter] Is it true what's written in the article?

[male reporter] Can we take it as the truth?

DID KOTA KIRIGAYA DRIVE HIS GIRLFRIEND TO HER DEATH?

[man] Entertainers are a rotten bunch.

Stop running away and just apologize already!

Am I right?

Keep this up, and next time I see you will be in court.

[nervously] Okay.

Thanks for the food.

Thank you.

This has got to be fabricated.

I don't like this. It feels like I'm running away.

I want to tell everyone the truth!

The truth?

"Rei liked me."

But I couldn't return her feelings."

Is that what you're going to say?

You've gotta think about how Rei's parents must feel too.

[doorbell ringing]

[sighs]

[doorbell ringing continues]

FOUND KOTA KIRIGAYA'S HOUSE!

HE'S ON THE TOP FLOOR

They even found your home address.

[doorbell ringing continues]

Kota, you need to evacuate.

What?

Hey, you.

Were you on the top floor?

Hey.

[Kota] Ow!

It's rocking so much.

I'm scared. I can't see!

Quiet. Stop talking.

My hair's caught on the duct tape.

I can't take it off.

Is it better if I lie face down?

Or should I lie on my back?

-Just shut up already! -Oh, no.

I need the toilet.

Hmm...

Where are we going?

To the agency?

You'll see when we get there.

What does that mean?

-That hurt! Are we there? -[Kanato] Hello.

-[people chattering indistinctly] -What?

Kanato?

Are we there yet?

Are we at the office?

Wait, you're scaring me.

I've brought you Kota Kirigaya.

We arrived?

[sighs]

Huh?

What's this?

What about the office?

Our homes and office are known.

Sahoko, can he hide out here for a while?

What?

[Kota] I ended up living at Sahoko's place.

HOYA-BOYA

Right after I rejected her like that.

This is awkward.

[Himari] Kota.

[chuckles softly]

Himari.

You're staying with us, right?

That's right! I'll be in your care.

Did you bring underwear?

Oh, no!

Here's your underwear.

Thank you.

Sorry for asking you to help me buy something like this.

It's okay.

Wait, this many?

Well, I don't know which type you prefer, so I got every type I saw.

Trunks, boxers, briefs, white briefs.

Even bikini briefs.

[chuckles nervously]

Thank you very much.

Which ones should I wear? [chuckles softly]

I've prepared the bath, so you can use it first.

Ah, Hima.

I was told that I could get water from the fridge, but can I help myself?

-Sure. -[chuckles] Thanks.

Hmm? What's wrong?

Kota, your face is as red as the Red Demon.

THE RED DEMON THAT CRIED

No way. [chuckles]

Maybe I soaked too long.

-Do you have a fever? -I'm not sure.

Oh...

COLD MEDICINE COOLING PATCH

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

You've done nothing wrong.

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.

She's...

my childhood friend.

What?

Her name is Rei.

To me, Rei was...

almost like family.

She was someone special.

Rei was a childhood friend from the same building.

[inaudible]

She was always there for me.

Even when my mom died,

she was there to hold me up.

She was irreplaceable.

[both] Say cheese!

[camera clicks]

[Kota] But...

I realized that Rei had romantic feelings for me.

I didn't know what to do, so I avoided her.

CONGRATS!

I ignored all her messages.

Then one day, Rei suddenly died in a road accident.

[Rei] Just don't forget.

You're never alone because I'm here.

[sobbing]

[Kota] I ignored the person most special to me.

I betrayed her.

Sahoko kept quiet and listened to what I had to say.

Thanks, everyone!

-Thank you! -Kota!

[gasps]

Huh? Rei?

[Kota breathing heavily]

[Rei] I'm here.

Sahoko.

-[thermometer beeps] -Your fever's gone.

How's your appetite?

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

Thanks.

[phone vibrating]

Uh...

What?

LiKE LEGEND, BREAKING UP AFTER DISPUTE WITH AGENT!?

[phone vibrates]

Hello?

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?

[Kota] What's going to happen to LiKE LEGEND?

For now, your hiatus will be extended indefinitely.

For the time being, we'll put you up at a hotel.

Let me know if you need anything.

Also, don't contact that restaurant for now.

-What? -I'm heading out.

Stay in here.

[door closes]

[show host] 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 breakup.

[Rei] You're never alone because I'm here.

[Kota] I'm all alone now.

[Sahoko] He must be suffering.

I can tell.

Because I've seen how hard he works behind the scenes.

-Thank you very much! -[Sahoko] He's extremely earnest,

and easily hurt.

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

[Sahoko] But he does his very best to put a smile on everyone's face.

You've made me smile countless times.

And I fell in love with you.

What can I do for him?

Be brave, Sahoko Wakaume!

[wind whooshes]

[whistle blows]

You again?

Not gonna lose.

LiKE LEGEND! Chin up!

[Kota] From then on,

Sahoko began to cheer for LiKE LEGEND all on her own.

[Sahoko] LiKE LEGEND! Chin up!

Stay strong, LiKE LEGEND!

LiKE LEGEND! Stay strong!

[Kota] The support that Sahoko gave us

started to spread gradually.

We're rooting for you!

#DEMON'S SUPPORT

Good luck!

Sahoko?

[Sahoko] Shine on!

[fans] LiKE LEGEND! We love you!

-You can do it! -LiKE LEGEND!

[Sahoko] LiKE LEGEND! Stay strong!

Kota! Hang in there!

-Don't give up, Kota! -Thanks.

[Sahoko] Hang in there!

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 positive!

Kota Kirigaya!

Can't wait to see your show again.

[woman 1 on screen] No one can replace Kota.

[woman 2] I'll keep cheering for you.

[girls] You can do it, LiKE LEGEND!

LiKE LEGEND is the best!

We'll be waiting for you!

Looking forward to your next show!

[girls] LiKE LEGEND is the best!

I've decided.

I'm truly sorry for all the trouble I've caused.

[Kota] I revealed the truth behind the incident and apologized.

And then...

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.

Please look forward to it!

Thank you.

Only one minute left.

[♪ music buildup on screen]

[girls gasping]

[chattering excitedly]

[in English] "You are special"?

♪ You are special, you are special ♪

♪ You're my special one ♪

♪ I can do anything if I'm with you ♪

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

♪ I can do anything ♪

♪ If I'm with you ♪

♪ I have superpowers when I'm with you ♪

♪ You are special, you are special ♪

[Kota] I can always hear Sahoko cheering me on in my heart.

♪ What true coolness is ♪

♪ I want you to know ♪

[Kota] I'm not alone anymore.

[Kanato] That live performance was awesome.

Yeah! [chuckling]

But this isn't the end.

I'm going to be honest about my feelings.

To my special one.

-Go on. -Okay.

All right!

Bravo, Leader!

I've never felt this happy before.

-"YOU ARE SPECiAL" is such a good song! -[laughing]

Thanks, Haru! But I've got to...

-All right! Let's celebrate with a party! -What?

-Party? -Party?

-Let's go! -Where to?

-What about meat? -Meat? Hold on, I have to tell--

-We'll hear you out over lunch. -That's not what I meant!

Come on. You're coming too, Kanato.

Please, Kanato.

-Jeez... -Kanato.

Please...

Let's party till dawn!

-Wait... -All right!

I don't wanna!

[others laughing]

[gasping]

Hey, there's a message from Tsuyuguchi!

"The fans are starting to gather, so be on standby at the dressing room!"

Come on! Quick, to the dressing room! Get in, all of you!

-What about you? -I'm going to the toilet.

All right.

[panting]

Sahoko!

I just had to see you.

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.

[♪ "YOU ARE SPECiAL" playing]

SAHOKO WAKAUME MANUAL

POINT 1: NEVER BELIEVES IN ANY LOVE CONFESSION

[Sahoko] No, that can't be! That has to be some kind of mistake!

[Kota] You're adorable when you blush!

I love you, Sahoko.

I'm not lying.

And it's not a dream.

Please be my special one.

[Sahoko] Wake up!

That was not a love confession.

Don't you dare have any expectations, Sahoko Wakaume!

NEXT EPISODE, THE SECOND CHAPTER OF THEIR LOVE STORY BEGINS!

NEXT EPISODE PREVIEW

[Kota] What kind of love confession would make a girl happy?

If you get into any trouble because of me...

I have no connection to Mr. Kirigaya.

-What now? -I'd do anything to make her look at me!

[Emika] Who's the girl that Kota likes?

Why are you giving me hope?