Original subtitles

Do you wish Abe Yuuko to be baptized?

We do.

To become holy, please accept the oil.

Please accept the light of Christ.

Abe Yuuko Maria... This will be your baptismal name.

Wabi-Sabi Subs presents: YUME WO ATAERU "To Bestow a Dream"

(2020 World Champions Golf in Japan)

This has always been handled by Toyo World Agency.

But now they'll be entrusting it to us.

Along with airtime and the overall advertising.

Also, the President said he'll give you his support when you go independent.

At the JBC-sponsored Advertising Festival...

...they said they'll appoint you chairperson of the event.

Won't it serve as a great starting point for you?

Can you give me more time to think about it?

Think about the losses we incurred due to that Abe Yuuko thing!

You don't have time to be mulling over it.

Murano-kun. Please don't get us wrong.

The guys over at the network, say that if she isn't the girl in that video...

...then they're giving her a chance to defend herself.

Don't give us that attitude.

Why are you being so stubborn?

She's just a mere 18 year old brat.

- Bring her to the network even if you have to drag her to them. - Ichijo-san.

You yourself have a daughter, don't you?

Just for the sake of TV ratings... WHY ARE YOU ALL LIKE THIS!

Are you putting your own life in the balance?

We aren't protecting just ourselves...

We also have our families and jobs to look after.

It's natural selection.

This is what I choose. Is that so wrong?

Good morning.

Oh. Hey, Matsuda. What's up?

Thought I'd discuss the year-end special with you.

I feel that Abe Yuuko will likely be your guest.

Masuo-san, what do you think of her?

Well, it can't be helped.

If there's any hesitation on her part, clearly, it's going to be a miracle if she appears.

A long time ago, people gossiped about me too, saying I had an affair or had yakuza connections.

I disappeared completely from the daytime time slot.

Do you think Abe Yuko will disappear here?

What makes you say that?

Wasn't it you who gave her her break?

That was just luck.

A case of one thing happened after another.

Good morning.

The first time I saw her CM...

I said to myself, she's absolutely gonna be famous.

When I said I'll make an amazing TV show, feelings of electricity ran through my veins.

Anyway if she's ever to disappear, I want to be the one to erase her.

I don't want anyone else touching her.

What are you thinking?

Nothing.

Like the shows during your era...

I just want to make an outrageous program with unbelievable ratings.

I really love TV.

Good morning.

Please take your time.

I'm taking Yuu to France with me.

That's good, isn't it?

We were indebted to you.

For having betrayed you in any form...

I first met her 13 years ago...

I thought she has come to grow since then.

For me, she is no more than family.

What's really the best thing we can do for her...

Let's consider it together.

Thank you.

Do you really have a dispute with her office?

There's still the monetary penalty...

But right now, what's important is Yuu's well-being from here on so...

We'll just worry about the money later on.

Of course.

I think that's the best thing to do.

But don't you think it's unfair?

Why does Yuuchan have to pay the penalty?

Must you really leave and escape Japan?

It's absurd, whichever way you think about it.

Generally, even though it's not confirmed that Yuuchan was that girl in the video...

She's being treated like a criminal.

Can't she...

Can't she possibly vindicate herself properly?

If it's possible, in her own words...

...she can firmly prove her innocence...

If I recall correctly...

A senior colleague from my university...

Murano-san?

A senior colleague from my university...

...works for a TV station.

He's at JBC.

If I can...

If I can negotiate with that person...

If she can be given a chance to vindicate herself in a safe way...

Yuu? Appear on TV?

And afterwards, she can leave for France, right?

If I can talk with that person, I'm sure...

I'm only thinking of Yuuchan's innocence...

- I'm sorry. - Don't be.

I really feel so frustrated.

I'm so sorry.

That's all.

Murano-san.

Excuse me for a while.

Yep.

Uh-huh. Yep.

Right.

Got it.

We got the green light.

Yes!

Oh, sorry to make you wait...

(2014 Year End Settlement of Accounts; Masuo Jintaro, Jincchan)

"To those people who are on the current spotlight..."

"Masuo will speak!"

"Masuo will shout!"

"Masuo will attack!"

"Will Abe Yuuko finally appear on the show?" (Abe Yuuko, Live Appearance Finalized!)

(The truth behind that uproar will be discussed)

(Live Studio Confession)

"Gogo no Okusama... Special."

"December 21, Gogo no Okusama Special!"

"The truth is out there."

"Don't miss it!"

It's so spacious.

Abe Yuuko also started from this place.

Isn't Yuuko-san coming back anymore?

No more.

What a lovely view.

Once you sleep, you'll dream, right?

Pardon?

It's like you might as well forget all of your past dreams...

And want to have new awesome dreams, right?

If you don't want to lose this kind of life, think of nothing else but your work.

Are we clear?

Yes.

I wonder if it's really going to be all right.

You have nothing to worry about.

Murano-san is thinking what's best for Yuu.

He has always deeply understood Yuu better than us.

Maybe you're right.

What a sad world.

All those who profited from her have disappeared.

Murano-san's still with us.

That's good enough, right?

Yuu, let's go.

Yuuko-san!

Yuuko-san!

Yuuko-san!

Yuuko-san!

"Didn't you eat already?"

Abe Yuuko has arrived.

Very well.

"Thank you very much!"

"Yes, thank you. Now, to continue..."

- Good evening. - Hello.

(Abe Yuuko-sama)

Yuuko-san, if you please.

I'll be waiting right here.

Please accompany her.

So on that note, "School Ride"'s final episode...

...on December 26, will have a 15 minute extended time.

- Well, Shino-chan... - Yes.

What are we going to see in your drama for the last time?

Let's see... well...

Everything! You won't see it anywhere else.

- Please watch it! - Watch it!

Up next, finally, Abe Yuuko-san will be appearing in our show.

(After the CM, At Last, Abe Yuuko-san's Studio Appearance)

- See you! - Please watch! (After the CM, At Last, Abe Yuuko-san's Studio Appearance)

(After the CM, At Last, Abe Yuuko-san's Studio Appearance)

CM's rolling!

Thank you very much.

This way.

Please watch your step.

Masuo-san's standing position will be right here.

No matter what happens, you make sure to continue filming.

Let's have a memorable show!

CM will end shortly.

CM is ending.

10 seconds...

8, 7, 6, 5...

4, 3...

(Exclusive: Abe Yuuko-san, breaking her 2 month silence)

The concept of a family living room (with TV) belongs in the bygone era.

Nowadays it is common to have a TV set in every room.

Even inside the bathroom.

With today's form of channels...

A hundred or more are making their own programs via the internet and cell phone.

But tonight... somehow, the whole family is gathered in front of their living room TV...

...wanting to watch.

It's possible that infamous words will come out.

But we cannot let this affair pass without listening to her side.

This might be your own child's story. This incident may also happen to you.

So, 2 months have passed after that turmoil.

She has been dislodged from her top star position...

And has become a target of slander.

What are her thoughts, what has she been thinking...

Tonight, she will reveal them to us.

Please. Stay with us until the very end.

"As a result of that leaked video..." (Two months after that video)

"...she disappeared from the public eye." (Two months after that video)

(Overnight, she tumbled...)

"Abe Yuuko..." (Overnight, she tumbled...)

"...debuted at only 5 years old in 2001..." (Became a familiar face through that CM!!)

"She was also known as Everyone's Daughter."

As we expected of her appearance...

We're having a strong pull in the ratings.

It's the important part in this special program.

Now that we're being well received, let's make this work.

Matsuda is serious about this.

That guy's obsessed with ratings.

Is it for a position in the company, pride, or for his career?

It's none of those actually.

He's prepared to do anything even if he has to pay the price.

"It made me feel down, of course."

"I got removed from my MC position in the show."

- "If we can..." - "...we'll do it!"

"A person like Yuuchan, I guess..."

"...finally found a place that for someone like me..."

"...is a springboard where one can easily soar upwards."

"But I also want to soar like Yuuko."

"I'll jump and soar, for sure." (Jump for sure)

"Her thoughts about Miiha... The truth behind that leaked video..." (What is the truth behind that leaked video?)

"Everyone, please offer incense for her too."

"At last, Abe Yuuko is now making her appearance!"

(Exclusive: Abe Yuuko-san, breaking her 2 month silence)

Yuuchan... Or rather, Abe Yuuko-san.

We are truly... TRULY happy that you've come.

How many years has it been?

When you came to this studio.

Do you remember?

Hey Matsuda...

Are you the one who let Abe Yuuko's dad inside the studio?

We do want to get to the truth in less time as possible.

First thing is....

...who is that person in that video?

I don't think anything was hidden in that video.

Everything was shown clearly.

There's no doubt...

...that a third person was shooting it.

It wasn't an organization, right?

Or...

Was it someone you trusted? Maybe among your circle?

You're also the same age as my daughter.

An age where one can fall in love.

I don't see any problem with that.

Maybe you usually film yourselves like that...

But that time...

...it just so happens that the video was leaked.

Masuo's true nature's coming out, huh.

His talent after all, is exploiting the scandal of a talent, that's why.

Working non-stop without rest...

Well, I guess could have contributed to mental stress.

There's a rumor...

...that in desperation, you leaked that video yourself.

How about it?

Or... it was a publicity stunt from the other party.

According to some source...

That person has already quit show business, and seems to be working for a normal company.

Or maybe, you're not letting him come near you again?

(Talk about Miiha)

You too have seen her...

TV Talent Miiha-san who accidentally died also said it.

That she was a springboard for Yuuko.

Judging from her tears at the funeral...

I think they have a good relationship but...

I wonder if she became your springboard.

Did she have a grudge against you?

Isn't there another person you've incurred enmity with?

Abe-san...

Even when you're subjected to that kind of treatment...

...you didn't file for any kind of lawsuit, did you?

There are also those rumors, right?

Saying you were drunk...

...or maybe doing drugs but...

Aren't you feeling guilty?

What are you doing?

From the beginning, you said they'll give her a chance to explain, didn't you!?

I'm gonna sue you!

Should we cut into CM?

What're you saying? Keep going!

- You son of a bitch! - You're saying such a thing now!?

You've always averted your eyes away.

From now on, watch her closely.

Cameraman, follow them!

You monsters!

Yuuko!

Yuuko!

"Yuuko!"

Yuu, what're you doing?

Speak!

Right now is the peak, isn't it?

Nope...

It's coming...

Any second now!

Why aren't you saying anything?

What did you come here for?

If you don't want to respond to what is asked of you...

...then you don't have any business standing in front of the cameras!

Up to now, I'm sure you have thoughts that have been tearing you apart inside.

But this is your job!

You ought to have something to say, don't you?

You want to say something, right!?

There, there, there... It's coming, it's coming.

The first sound you emitted is a sneeze.

I remember the Yuuchan from that time.

I... loved him.

Though it was such a hideous appearance...

Though it was such an ugly face...

...that face was indeed mine.

If that is what is what you call dirty...

...then I think no person loves another.

I give up.

"What kind of person do you want to be in the future?"

When I was asked that question...

I learned the words, "To bestow a dream."

I do not know what a "dream" was.

The phrase "To bestow" also rubs me off the wrong way.

Every time I speak those words...

Feelings of discomfort and sense of resistance faded gradually.

Then...

While worrying over not knowing when I might fall into obscurity and disappear...

I decided that I might as well desperately bury myself in my job.

I was so busy...

...didn't have time to watch TV but...

All I cared about throughout the time was the TV ratings.

I was pressured by those numbers.

My desire began to sprout more and more.

Anyway, as long as I move my body...

I'll receive work...

...trying to erase my anxieties.

"At that time..."

"I had no one to call my friend."

"I was always with my mother."

"My mom is really a nasty person."

"I told myself..."

"The sooner my mother leaves this world, the better."

"That if I could press a remote control to make her disappear..."

"...I'd press that button."

Yuu...

- Speak sensibly... - Mikiko...

Yuu has already lost it.

TV has ruined her.

No, she hasn't.

Yuu, GO AND LET IT ALL OUT!!

Yuuko!

But...

My mom has always...

...loved my father even if he's already with another person.

Even if I hated her...

...she continues to love me.

I am certain of that.

Even...

...the news...

...sports...

..wars...

Seasons...

Laughter...

Sadness...

Music...

Education, politics, propaganda, trade, conversations, bad intentions, good intentions...

Camera 2, get closer!

"Even if there are animals..."

- "Even if there are problems..." - Switch cameras when she changes topic.

Even if there are answers...

Even if there are countries I haven't seen...

Even if it's someone I don't know...

And maybe...

...even if there are dreams somewhere...

I would press the button on a remote control that would easily erase all of that.

There'll be nothing...

...to see and get from TV.

So that I won't disappear...

So that there won't be anyone to erase me...

I really don't want to be erased.

So Tama...

Please don't erase me!

Do you remember...

...that day when we were together?

Inside that shop...

You said, "That shop doesn't go bankrupt even if there were no customers."

And that, you wish for that shop to continue running forever.

I really thought the same thing too.

When I thought of that shop disappearing...

...I really felt a slight ache in my chest.

After that, we rinsed the fish at your house.

And laid them out to dry.

I looked at you rinsing the fish while dripping in sweat...

The truth is I wanted to touch you for a bit.

My heart was beating so fast, you know.

When you told me to come to your house again...

I...

...wasn't able to say "thank you".

I thought since we can meet again anytime...

I thought of these words of gratitude to say to you someday...

"I was feeling very lonely that day..."

"But that feeling of loneliness..."

"...cannot be easily erased by pressing a button..."

"But now, I'm happy for just a bit."

"Thanks to you."

Is it okay to give her 3 more minutes before we go into CM?

She's still talking, she's still talking, SHE'S STILL TALKING, can't you see that!

Keep going.

I think...

I have grown older than other girls.

The button I'll press in the remote control...

...is the one that easily erases dreams.

What's happening?

She's leaving!

- What should we do? - Camera, show Masuo and the audience!

- Break into CM? - Of course not!

Get the handheld cameras, extend the cables... bring out the spare equipment!!

You fool!

Copy that.

Bring the spare, also batteries.

Okay, let's go.

From here on is going to be a broadcasting incident.

The truth is you really want to see what happens next, don't you!

- Come on! - Hurry!

Step on it, you fools!

Switch to the handheld camera.

Where did she go?

What's happening?

This way, this way...

Here, this way.

Masuo-san, please.

In the old days, there was no crazy program such as this.

How do we make the viewers happy...

Each night we all wracked our brains, thinking about that while trying to make the show.

I don't have anything more to say.

Yuu...

Yuu!

What're you doing?

There!

Yuu!

Come on, step away from there.

Over there.

Isn't that Yuuko?

She's staying put, doesn't want to step back.

She's on the rooftop!

Stop it!

- Stop! - Why are you...

Dear!

There! There!

Great! Keep it going!

No! Stop filming!

Hey!

Aim the camera!

They said stop!

That's enough already! Quit filming!

Please let us through!

Stop it!

Yuu!

Roll in the CM.

No, no, not yet. Keep going! Camera, go and see!

Ogino-san, you want to see the ratings go up, don't you?

Do you understand?

Is it right to end it here!?

You bastard! Are you out of your mind!?

She's not dead.

"Please let us go, let us go."

Abe Yuuko is alive!

She moved!

Yuuko is alive!

Yuuko-san, are you okay?

What the hell...

- Now roll in the CM. - Yes, sir.

Ogino-san, Matsuda-san...

The Director-General called.

We're flooded with email messages of complaints.

Of course I know that.

But the monitor survey says...

We got more than 50% of the ratings.

We were able to overturn both prime time and golden time, didn't we?

Ogino-san...

If Yuuko had died, I believe we could have gotten a higher number.

Let's go.

What is it that everyone wanted to see...

I still don't know what it is exactly...

Even though I finally caught the snake by the tail...

CM is ending.

10 seconds to go.

(Advertiser's Name: Star Cheese Co. Ltd.| Product Name: Star Cheese Material Content: 50th Anniversary, Yuuchan Family Edition Advertising Company Name: Co., Ltd. Y & M Arts Recording Date: 17 August 2021)

"Yuuchan, the pizza is done."

"You know, I ate this cheese when I was small."

"Continued to be loved for 50 years."

"Always You and Star Cheese."

'Abe Yuuko' - KOMATSU NANA 'Abe Mikiko' - KIKUCHI RINKO

'Matsuda' OTA SHINGO

'Okishima' NAGAOKA TASUKU

'Ogino' YAMAUCHI KENJI

'Miyata Saika' KAWAI AOBA

'Ichijo' NAKAMURA YASUHI

'Kozono' ISHIHARA RIN

'Toma' DE LENCQUESAING NOZOMI

'Sara' BYERLY LONG

'Masaaki' MACKENYU

'Y&M President' OOISHI GORO

'JBC Data Research Employee' - OKUNA EITA 'Morita Office Employee' - KAMIMURA AZUSA

'TV Director' - ADACHI TOMOMITSU 'MC Sugiyama Yoko' - IMAMURA YOSHINO

'New Talent' - KOIZUMI AOI 'Child at Family Diner' - Girarudo Sara

'Miiha' KAHO

'Masuo Jintaro' ASANO KAZUYUKI

'Murano' ODAGIRI JOE

Original Work: WATAYA RISA "Yume wo Ataeru" (Kawade Bunko)

Screenplay: TAKAHASHI IZUMI

Music: UENO KOJI

Producers: TAKASHIMA TOMOMI TANAKA MIYUKI EGAWA SATOSHI

Music Producer: SHINOZAKI KEIKO

Associate Producer: SATOYOSHI YUYA

Line Producer: HARADA KAZARI

Series Configuration: INUDO ISSHIN WATANABE RYOHEI

Photography: TAKAHASHI YOSHIHITO

Lighting: SAITO TORU

Art: NAKAYAMA MAKOTO

Theme Song: RINBJO "dIS de rEAm"

Assistant Director: KANESHIGE JUN

Production in Charge: HAYAKAWA TORU

Editing: YAMADA YUSUKE

Production Assistant: HAYASHIMA ERIKA

Director-in-Charge Desk: KISE KEIKO

Producer's Assistant: KOMURA YASUKO

Scripter: IKUTA TOKO

Recording: SHIMA JUNICHI

Decoration: YAMADA YOSHIO OFUJI KUNIYASU

VFX Supervisor: KOSAKA ICHIJUN

Costume Coordinator: MASAE MIYAMOTO

Hair and Make-up: CHIBA TOMOKO

Subtitles by WABI-SABI SUBS

Translation / Editing / Timing: EARTHCOLORS

Special thanks: VAMPIREXxX MAHDIGH

Director: INUDO ISSHIN

Co-produced by: C&I ENTERTAINMENT

A 2015 Production of: WOWOW

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