Original subtitles

Shizumari kaeru machi wo slip out

When the city turns silent, slip out

Kono oto ga kikoetara Show time

When you hear this sound, it's show time

Saa, mou ato modori wa dekinai yo

Come on, there's no going back now

Kono hoshi ga Spotlight

This star is a spotlight

Shuyaku wa kimi nanda!

You're the main character!

Yaburisuteteta ticket no hashi wa

Because your ripped ticket stub

Ima mo mada sono mune wo

Is still in your heart

atsuku tsuyoku terasu tomoshibi dakara

Shining strong and brightly like a lamp

Hjimaru Dreamy Life

The dreamy life is starting

Kimi wo matteta

It's been waiting for you

Show must go on! きっと

Show must go on! I'm sure

ashita wa waraeru

You'll be able to smile tomorrow

Machigai nannte nai

It's no mistake

Subete ga Way to light

It's all a way to light

Kagayaiteite kono stage de

Shine on this stage

Dreamy Life

EPISODE 2: Company Housing

We're here!

It kinda smells like someone lives here.

Ugh, line up your shoes!

And wipe off the wheels of your suitcases!

Umm...

Damn it!

Hmm! It's surprisingly big!

Woah! What is that?!

Na-ke-...

Hey! I was getting tired of waiting!

Kakizaki! If you're going to show up early you should tell me!

Ah, sorry, sorry!

What is this thing?

My oxygen capsule.

It's Pepe-chan!

Pepe-chan?

He's in commercials and things!

He's famous for being ugly.

He's one of Manpro's biggest stars.

What's wrong?

Ah.. well... I'm not good with cats... or any small animals, actually.

Really?

But he's so cute, aren't you?

We're going going to hold a meeting about the middle aged idol project.

We will be releasing our first CD as Eternal Boys next spring.

Huh? Our first CD?

Until then we'll be training while living in this company house and taking care of Pepe-chan.

We'll post videos and live streams of our progress.

Oh! Is that a camera?

Are you going to film everything?

No, we'll only film here in the living room for one hour in the morning, at noon, and at night.

Seriously? Who would want to watch a bunch of old guys?

And why do you even want old idols, anyway?

There are a lot of idols who started when they were young and became older.

Middle aged idol project proposal

But there are very few people who become idols as adults.

Anyone can start something new any time and shine!

We're going to prove that even people like us are able to make people happy.

That's the concept for Eternal Boys.

A normal middle aged man... into a sparkling idol!

Oh, we used your picture as an example, Sanada,

since you're the most normal old guy here.

Normal old guy...

Alright, let's introduce ourselves to each other!

Try to act natural.

Just briefly state your name and the reason you applied, okay?

I'll go first.

I'm Yamanaka Daisuke.

I was transferred from Manpuku Talent Production management into Eternal Boys.

Let's try our best to make this project a success.

Then, next. Asai.

I'm Asai Haru. I've always been a soccer player but I retired last year.

Ah! I thought recognized him from somewhere. He was in the J-League!

You're right! That's amazing!

Wikimedia: Asai Haru

Honestly, I don't know much about idols but I have child support to pay!

Child support?

I'm divorced. I have a son.

Is it okay for you to talk about that?

I think it's fine? It's not like it's a bad thing.

Besides it's already public knowledge.

Anyway, I'll do my best!

Then next is...

Me!

I'm Imagawa Tsuyoshi!

You're supposed you be introducing yourself to us!

Why? Even though you all already know me?

Who are you?

Eh!? You know, don't you?

Not at all.

You've never seen the Monday 9pm series 'Family Binbin Story'?

Or my stew commercial? Come on, you remember this, don't you?

Mmm! Maroyaka!

"Mmm! Maroyaka!"

Ohh, I have seen this before.

Have you worked in show business since you became an adult?

I tried being a singer,

an actor,

a dancer,

musical theater actor,

an enka singer,

and now I'm here to try to be an idol!

You really like trying things!

That just means none of it worked out, doesn't it?

I'm hanging my entire life on Eternal Boys! I'm counting on your help!

I told you to talk to us!

I'm Kakizaki Makoto. I'm a host in Kabukicho.

Host?

He's the number one host who's known as "The Prince of Kabukicho".

I work more on the management side of things now, though.

Are you "Noah", Kakizaki-san?

Yeah.

You have 10,000 followers!

I'm going to enter Eternal Boys with my real name, Kakizaki Makoto.

I want to try to become number one as the real me too.

Nice to meet you!

You're so cool!

You're next, Ishida.

I'm Ishida Naoki.

I used to work in a cram school, and before that I was a middle school teacher.

Why did you give up a steady job in order to become an idol?

I was looking for a new job anyway and happened to see the the recruitment flier looking for project members.

It seemed interesting so I applied.

I see.

What?

No, it's nothing...

And finally, Sanada.

Ah... Um... I'm Sanada Kentarou.

What's wrong?

I'm sorry... Umm...

I don't really understand what's going on...

I applied because I was told by an employment agency it was a sales position.

There must be some mistake.

It's no mistake.

Like old men can be idols...

Isn't that profession based age discrimination?

Even at my club, we had unstylish kids show up wondering why they entered our world.

But they were able to polish themselves up, unlock a charm that they didn't even know they had, and shine.

I've seen that moment happen many times.

I can sense that same potential in you.

Ah?

This group is to prove that anyone can take up the challenge of doing something new and make someone happy.

And the one who would be the best proof of that is the normal old guy, Sanada Kentarou.

A normal middle aged man... into a sparkling idol!

Next we're going to assign rooms.

We have two single rooms and two doubles.

Eh!? Two old guys have to share a room?! That sucks!

The person who wins rock, paper, scissors will chose first.

That's great! So even idols need luck on their side!

Here we go.

Rock, paper, scissors!

Woooo!

I'm off to a good start!

It's pretty big. I guess it's fine?

It's not fine.

Ehh...

My alarm goes off at 5 every morning. Don't mind it.

We're going to have a welcome party today so make sure to come to the living room at 7:00!

Okay!

Sanada, I have a favor to ask of you.

Why am I his errand boy?

What even is Eternal Boys!?

A bunch of almost 40 year old guys trying to become idols? What is that!?

Ah! Crap!

Me? An idol?

That's impossible!

I'm back.

Huh? The lights are-...?

Happy Birthday!

Ah...

T-Thanks...

The man who was born on the same day as Manpuku Agency was founded

and is celebrating his birthday with the formation of the Eternal Boys!

In honor of Sanada Kentarou's birthday...

Cheers!

Cheers!

What? None of us are married?

-That's right. -Yeah.

But why?

Thanks for earlier. I thought we were about to lose someone on the first day.

He seems to be doing surprisingly well.

I'm probably more worried about him

than he is.

Come closer! Imagawa, crouch down more!

Ah and we can't see Pepe-chan!

Old guy selfies take a while, huh?

I'm gonna take it! And chee-...

Ahh...

Since we're wet anyway... whoosh!

Hey! Stop that!

I never expected to celebrate my 40th birthday like this.

Yesterday "Story of Love" made their pre-debut. They're known as StoLove for short.

They're quickly gaining popularity and their video already has more than 100,000 views.

Not even the name Eternal Boys is showing up on the internet.

Check, Twilight Agency. I can't believe they'd start a new group on the same day as us.

So our competition as middle aged idols is, StoLove, who are 20 years our junior?

That's great! It's not a bad thing.

I'm interested to see where they go from here!

Next up, the weather!

Ugh... ouch... my whole body hurts...

Huh?

AHHHHHHHH!

Friends! Oh, friends!

Friends! Oh, friends!

Group chat ni wa himitsu no sign

Our secret sign shows up in the group chat

Sugu ni afuredasu egao no stamp

Soon it's overflowing with smiling stamps

Class room nukedashi tara

I run out of the class room

Itsumo no basho made

and to our usual place

furimukanai anoko yori mo

Unlike that girl who won't look at you

sasai na koto de warai aeru

I can laugh with you about the simple things

Nakama no hou ga iinjanaitte

Friends are better aren't they?

tsuyogari ga mo aru kedo

Though we might put on a brave face sometimes

ichido kiri no moment

This moment will only happen once

michi wa tsuzuiteru Long way

The road continues for a Long way

tomo ni susunde yukoutte

I'm going to take it by your side

ima kimetanda

because I just decided I would

Time flies but we’re BOYZ for life

Isshunde ano hi no mama

For just a moment it's like it was that day

eien nante nakute mo

Even if it doesn't last forever

We’re gonna make it last forever (Make it last forever)

Time flies but we’re BOYZ for life

Isshunde kono hi no mama

For just a moment it will be today

ikutsu toshi wo kasanatte mo

No matter how old we get

kawaranai mono ga koko ni wa aru kara

we have something that will never change here

Friends! Oh, friends!

Friends! Oh, friends!