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(Shinkansha)

That should be all. Keep up the good work.

Yes.

Hey, Onoe. Come here.

About Inami Kei and Haruta Yui, have there been any changes?

Nothing yet.

I wonder if there's anything we can do.

I am a reporter at Weekly Dash!

My name is Onoe Satoshi.

I'm now chasing a lead about a couple with a big age gap;

a talented actor named Inami Kei

and an idol actress named Haruta Yui.

- Is that so? - You see her as a sister?

I was following Inami Kei.

If I'm not mistaken,

you're Onoe-kun, right?

However...

I was caught by the man himself.

- So he knew I was chasing a lead... - Following the rumors about me and Haruta?

What?

Are you two dating?

No way. We're just friends.

I don't think there's anything between them.

Come on.

Then you gotta give me something I can work with.

We've been publishing a series of articles about Inami.

The timing of this is perfect.

We can't just give up now.

Well, you're right.

The next talk between Inami and Haruta

will be the last one.

It will be awesome if you can get something before then.

Keep at it, okay?

I'm back.

Good work.

What are you doing this afternoon?

Tracking a few leads of my own.

You?

Do you know Inami's schedule?

Yes.

He has a shoot at a studio in Seijo this afternoon.

Before that, he'll do some light exercises at Nikotama Park.

I seem to know a lot about Inami.

It's Inami-san's daily routine before the shoot.

I see.

"Inami-san", huh?

This guy is my partner.

Kaburagi Motoharu, the Cameraman.

I bought this for you.

(Vanilla Yogurt, Peach flavor)

Peach?

You made a request of it, right?

Oh.

In fact, this happened last night.

Just tell me how you really feel.

You like me the same way I do, right?

Kaburagi.

What's up?

I have something to ask you.

I'll say it.

"You also like me, right?"

You also...

You also...

You also like peaches, right?

Shit, my tongue twisted.

Peach?

Well...

Do you like peaches more?

What?

Aren't you talking about yogurt?

Oh, yes. That's right, Kaburagi-kun.

This vanilla yogurt.

I recommend the peach flavour.

Okay.

Peach flavor.

Yes, this one is also delicious.

Is it that good?

Yes.

You got some on your mouth.

Are you a kid?

It's good.

This is way too much emotional pressure

to handle this early in the morning.

"Candy Color Paradox"

"Shot 5"

Running 15 laps of a 400-meter course.

So Inami joghs six kilometers.

Oh.

I told you I didn't have anything with Haruta-chan.

You won't get anything from following me.

Yes.

I mean, that's what I thought too.

But if I have nothing to show that fact,

my boss won't be convinced.

I see, that's your job.

But it's kind of hard to prove something that doesn't exist.

That's right.

What should I do?

Onoe-kun,

you're quite interesting.

What?

- Shall we sit? - Yes.

You're not the type of reporter to work for a tabloid.

Because most of them are more relentless.

I'd like to get a scoop if I can.

But I don't want to write a false article.

You take it very seriously, I see.

Well, the life of the person in the article

may completely change after that.

So I can't take it lightly.

Well, then...

Should I reveal something for your sake?

It may be weak for evidence, though.

What? What is it?

Actually,

I have someone I secretly liked all this time.

What?

You mean, someone you've been rumoured to be with before?

No.

It'll probably stay a one-sided love.

Something like that...

It's probably like that.

He's a man.

Just an ordinary man.

Did you ever tell him?

How you feel, I mean.

How could I tell him?

It's probably over for good.

In other words, Inami-san...

has always had a crush on his best friend from high school.

But that person is already married.

So he doesn't want to cause him trouble.

He doesn't want to ruin the friendship they have.

So he intends to stay like this.

Really?

So it's clear

the story between him and Haruta Yui is just a rumor.

Right.

And I won't write about this.

He's kept it a secret for such a long time.

It wouldn't be nice to reveal it.

He got you good, huh?

What do you mean?

It may be confirmed that the story with Yui Haruta is a hoax.

I got some new information today as well.

What?

What is it?

It's about Inami being a broker

who arranges and produces erotic videos.

What?

What are you talking about?

I still have no evidence, though.

How's that possible?

This intel was leaked from those involved.

So it's worth investigating.

Well, maybe.

The Inami you spoke of

doesn't match the Inami I've heard about.

So I'm kind of skeptical about this.

Is he an adult video broker?

He doesn't seem like one.

I don't think he is.

Whoa.

Oh!

You must be tired.

- For me? - Yes.

- Shall we sit down? - Yes.

I'm sorry I keep following you.

It can't be helped if your boss doesn't buy it.

What?

Hmm?

Don't you have to prove that Haruta-chan and I aren't in a relationship?

Oh.

That's right.

That's right. Yes.

Wait.

Do you not then?

Yes. I do.

My boss doesn't believe the story.

Well, that's one thing.

But now there's the adult element of producing adult movies.

But I can't just spill the beans.

Don't tell me...

that you need to write about how I like men, right?

What?

No.

I didn't tell my boss about that.

You didn't?

I thought you'd write an article about it.

You seem to really care about that person.

To write about it and mock it,

that's never been my thing.

Well, many people in this world

say it's wrong for a man to love another man.

Well, that can't be helped.

You already fell for him.

I'm sorry.

No. I thank you.

It's reassuring to receive such confirmation.

I'm sorry for suddenly getting too heated.

Somehow...

I'm glad I met you, Onoe-kun.

(Shinkansha)

Anyway,

I still don't think he's the kind of person who would do bad things.

He was so kind, even to a tabloid reporter like me.

That was the first time someone has offered me a drink before.

He must be innocent.

I have one thing to say.

If there's one rule in this industry,

it's to avoid getting intimate with the target

because your personal feelings may cloud your judgment.

Then what's the update on your side?

I haven't found reliable information.

There's a lot of rumors.

Even you can't find evidence to support it.

Isn't it clear that it is a hoax?

Why do you want him to be innocent that much?

Wait.

Do you like him?

Yes, I like him.

He's a nice person.

I don't want to bother him anymore.

You're way too naive.

I've told you before that he's a talented actor.

It's easy for him to put on a kind face and tell lies.

So what?

You have never talked to Inami-san properly.

That's why I can judge objectively.

Let me tell you.

Most people aren't as naive as you.

What?

Most people aren't as twisted as you, either.

Well, sorry about that.

But...

You need to remember that people are more complex than they seem on the surface,

if you want to keep doing this job.

That's enough.

I'll find proof that he's not doing it.

Just wait and see, idiot.

Kaburagi, you asshole.

Asshole!

Gosh.

This is freaking crazy.

So you're up there.

What Kaburagi said may not be wrong.

But...

Somehow...

I'm glad I met you, Onoe-kun.

If that face is a lie,

then I won't know what reality is.

Why are you here?

Didn't we just have a fight?

Yeah.

Then why are you here?

I don't know how you're going to find evidence that proves his innocence.

But, since you put it like that, I'm going to meet Inami one time.

What?

Here's your beer.

- Yes, thank you. - Thank you.

Cheers.

- Cheers. - Cheers.

Wow, awesome.

THE Inami Kei, in the flesh, in my restaurant!

Can I have your autograph?

Sure.

Yes!

Hey, Masayan.

Please don't do all that.

I'm sorry I brought you to a lousy restaurant.

It's all right.

Says the lousy restaurant's regular.

Oh, however...

the food here is amazing.

I recommend this one, homemade dumplings.

Oh, is that so?

Then I'll have dumplings.

- Yes, dumplings it is. - Yes..

I'll give you extra.

What the heck? You never gave me extra.

Why on earth should I give you extra?

All right. I'll make it now.

Thanks.

You two seem like good friends.

- You mean Masayan? - Yes.

He's my best friend since high school.

Oh, is that so?

That's nice.

Thank you.

Your starting point to become an actor

was a recommendation from a high school friend, right?

What?

Oh, yes.

You seem to know a lot.

I've read a lot of articles about you.

Thank you.

It would be better to say that he was a really good friend of mine.

A very funny guy.

His name is Inukai, not only does that sound like a dog's name

But I'd say his appearance and personality were dog-like, too.

So what kind of person was he?

He's kind of muscular but with gentle eyes.

He looked very friendly when he smiled.

Once he had decided, "This guy is my friend,"

he gave it his all.

He never made people feel like there was any kind of distance between him and them.

Is that so?

It's interesting that Inukai looked like a dog himself.

I know, right?

Well, could he be...

the person Mr. Inami liked?

No.

I'm sorry if I was rude.

Nah.

Kaburagi is already late.

What's taking him so long?

It's very expensive this time.

Has it ever been cheap?

Thank you.

Be especially careful this time.

I will.

(List of Adult Video Performers)

That's very funny.

Well, can you give me your hand?

I'll read your palm.

- Oh, really? - Yeah.

- Here you are. - All right.

Oh, Onoe-kun.

You are attracted to someone right now, aren't you?

Oh, you read that?

Yes.

Oh.

This person may be your destiny.

What?

- Really? - Yes.

Is there hope for me?

Don't worry. I like Onoe-kun.

- Really? - Yes.

I'm also glad to have met Inami-san.

You're so cute.

Wait.

Didn't your partner come in?

What?

He was there a while ago. Now he's gone.

- I'll go and have a look. - Okay.

- I'll be right back. - Okay.

Hey.

Wait up.

Hey.

What's going on?

Why are you leaving?

You're...

more popular than I thought.

What?

Glad to have met him?

Is he attracted to you, too?

Congratulations.

Now you two can do whatever you want.

I thought...

I thought you liked me.

But I guess I misunderstood.

So your face turns red no matter who you rub elbows with.

What?

Wait a minute.

Earlier,

I was talking about you.

What?

Inami-san was giving me a reading.

He said I was having a crush on someone.

That's why...

That means...

the person I like...

What are you thinking about right now?

Screw that.

The words wont come out.

Wait.

In a place like this...

Was it because you're jealous?

Nonsense.

Shut up.

Screw that.

Look at you.

(Next Episode)

Kaburagi, you've been digging up dirt on me then!

There may be another victim.

She chose the path herself.

Maybe I'm not cut out to be a journalist.

If you don't say what's on your mind, no one will know what's going on.

I really like you.

And it's not just a simple like.

(This drama is fictional.)