1 00:01:33,968 --> 00:01:37,347 I want to quit Love For Real. 2 00:01:37,430 --> 00:01:38,389 What?! 3 00:01:38,473 --> 00:01:39,307 Right now?! 4 00:01:39,390 --> 00:01:41,601 Why are you saying this?! 5 00:01:42,477 --> 00:01:46,856 Lately, the guys at school tease me. 6 00:01:46,940 --> 00:01:49,400 Like, "So you like those types of guys?" 7 00:01:50,443 --> 00:01:54,864 Nothing's scarier than openly showing your feelings for someone you like. 8 00:01:55,698 --> 00:01:58,743 I had no idea until the show started. 9 00:01:58,827 --> 00:02:02,956 Drawing attention from many people isn't all good. 10 00:02:03,039 --> 00:02:07,168 I do dumb stuff on my channel too, so I understand. 11 00:02:07,252 --> 00:02:12,674 Everyone thinks I'm dumb… Well, in fact, I am dumb though. 12 00:02:12,757 --> 00:02:15,260 A-Are you really going to quit? 13 00:02:15,343 --> 00:02:17,303 I'll listen anytime you need to talk! 14 00:02:17,387 --> 00:02:20,056 If you're gonna quit, I'll quit too! 15 00:02:20,140 --> 00:02:21,266 Nobu… 16 00:02:21,349 --> 00:02:23,726 So don't be like that. Let's continue! 17 00:02:24,853 --> 00:02:26,187 I… 18 00:02:27,397 --> 00:02:29,190 WILL YUKI REALLY LEAVE THE SHOW? 19 00:02:29,274 --> 00:02:31,025 Wow, I wonder what's gonna happen! 20 00:02:31,109 --> 00:02:34,779 She might really quit. Since Yuki seems sensitive. 21 00:02:34,863 --> 00:02:37,407 But what will happen to Nobu if she quits?! 22 00:02:37,490 --> 00:02:38,867 YUKI SUMI TO QUIT DATING SHOW? 23 00:02:38,950 --> 00:02:41,494 Look! I'm in a news article! 24 00:02:41,578 --> 00:02:44,622 You think I contributed a little in gaining viewers? 25 00:02:44,706 --> 00:02:45,707 Probably. 26 00:02:45,790 --> 00:02:48,167 So, are you going to quit the show? 27 00:02:48,251 --> 00:02:51,796 Well, I can't quit, can I? There's a contract. 28 00:02:51,880 --> 00:02:54,549 What? So that was an act? 29 00:02:54,632 --> 00:02:59,929 No, no, I'm not an actress like you, Kurokawa, so I can't act. 30 00:03:00,013 --> 00:03:03,057 I just exaggerated my feelings a little. 31 00:03:03,141 --> 00:03:06,477 It's true that I was sad from being teased at school. 32 00:03:06,561 --> 00:03:09,314 And it's also true that I've thought about quitting. 33 00:03:10,148 --> 00:03:13,860 Because this show is always filmed first thing in the morning. 34 00:03:13,943 --> 00:03:16,029 I'm always so sleepy. 35 00:03:16,613 --> 00:03:19,532 I see, so it's not a lie, but an exaggeration. 36 00:03:19,616 --> 00:03:21,409 An exaggeration, huh? 37 00:03:21,492 --> 00:03:24,454 Once we started opening up after some time passed on the show, 38 00:03:24,537 --> 00:03:26,497 everyone's character became clear. 39 00:03:27,582 --> 00:03:28,917 The ones who are good at this. 40 00:03:29,667 --> 00:03:31,836 The one who isn't two-faced but unique. 41 00:03:32,837 --> 00:03:36,007 The ones who aren't good on camera and has little appearance. 42 00:03:37,091 --> 00:03:40,053 Aqua! Let's go eat once we're done! 43 00:03:40,136 --> 00:03:42,513 No, I'm good. I have food at home. 44 00:03:42,597 --> 00:03:44,224 Come on, let's go! 45 00:03:44,307 --> 00:03:46,226 Mem-cho says she'll treat us to yakiniku. 46 00:03:46,309 --> 00:03:48,102 What?! I never said that! 47 00:03:48,186 --> 00:03:52,065 I know that you gained new subscribers recently and you're loaded. 48 00:03:52,148 --> 00:03:54,317 Your agency only takes 50% of the cut, right? 49 00:03:54,400 --> 00:03:55,235 Seriously?! 50 00:03:55,318 --> 00:03:58,738 We split 80/20 at my agency. I envy you. 51 00:03:58,821 --> 00:04:00,490 Ermm… 52 00:04:00,573 --> 00:04:03,451 All right! Add on another extra premium assortment! 53 00:04:04,035 --> 00:04:06,162 Stuff yourselves, brats! 54 00:04:06,246 --> 00:04:08,039 Yay! 55 00:04:08,122 --> 00:04:10,625 Aqua, the kainomi is cooked. 56 00:04:11,209 --> 00:04:13,878 I'll grill my own, so don't worry about me. 57 00:04:14,379 --> 00:04:16,881 Kurokawa, you haven't been eating at all. 58 00:04:16,965 --> 00:04:19,509 No, this is my role! 59 00:04:19,592 --> 00:04:23,096 I've decided to never release the tongs in these settings. 60 00:04:23,680 --> 00:04:26,391 People would get mad when I used to burn the meat before, 61 00:04:26,474 --> 00:04:28,601 but I can grill them well now. 62 00:04:31,604 --> 00:04:32,480 That's why! 63 00:04:32,563 --> 00:04:36,567 What's being demanded right now is something more extreme! 64 00:04:36,651 --> 00:04:38,361 It's like, how much risk you take… 65 00:04:38,444 --> 00:04:39,862 She's so studious. 66 00:04:42,198 --> 00:04:45,201 Ah, I'm sure the yakiniku was luxurious. 67 00:04:45,785 --> 00:04:49,956 I bet the meat you ate while staring at some cute girls tasted real good, huh? 68 00:04:50,039 --> 00:04:51,582 Well, it was just a hangout. 69 00:04:51,666 --> 00:04:54,919 Liar! I can see the satisfaction oozing out from your face! 70 00:04:55,586 --> 00:04:56,421 No, it's not. 71 00:04:56,504 --> 00:04:58,631 Look me in my eyes and say that! 72 00:04:58,715 --> 00:05:03,011 With a young body, you can eat unlimited oily foods and never get indigestion. 73 00:05:03,094 --> 00:05:04,429 This is too awesome. 74 00:05:04,512 --> 00:05:07,849 You promised to eat with us on Sundays together. 75 00:05:07,932 --> 00:05:10,310 But it's been like this ever since that show started! 76 00:05:10,393 --> 00:05:13,896 First of all, isn't that show's concept to meet after school? 77 00:05:13,980 --> 00:05:16,983 But they always film on weekends. It's a setup! 78 00:05:17,066 --> 00:05:19,193 It's not a big deal. 79 00:05:19,777 --> 00:05:22,196 They're good at least for prioritizing education. 80 00:05:22,780 --> 00:05:26,075 Actually, reality dating shows aren't set up as much as you think. 81 00:05:26,159 --> 00:05:28,786 A few of them are obviously faking it, 82 00:05:28,870 --> 00:05:32,165 but most of them are just trying to make themselves look good. 83 00:05:32,749 --> 00:05:35,418 Everyone does that in real life, don't they? 84 00:05:35,501 --> 00:05:38,212 If you go on a group date, you can see the same thing. 85 00:05:38,296 --> 00:05:40,631 I've never been to one, so I wouldn't know… 86 00:05:41,340 --> 00:05:43,718 Then does everyone seriously fall in love? 87 00:05:43,801 --> 00:05:45,595 That depends on the individual. 88 00:05:46,637 --> 00:05:48,848 You end up liking them surprisingly. 89 00:05:48,931 --> 00:05:53,269 But my fans are watching, so I want to keep it to a certain level on the show. 90 00:05:53,352 --> 00:05:57,899 I do! It's kinda similar to getting close to a host at a host club! 91 00:05:58,399 --> 00:06:02,653 I shift into work mode when I'm on camera, so it's a little hard. 92 00:06:03,571 --> 00:06:05,823 Out of the question. It's work. 93 00:06:06,657 --> 00:06:10,703 I seriously can. I mean, wouldn't it be fun if it led up to marriage? 94 00:06:11,329 --> 00:06:12,789 I don't know… 95 00:06:12,872 --> 00:06:16,667 I'm just barely fulfilling my role, so I don't have the room for that. 96 00:06:17,335 --> 00:06:21,422 I never watched reality dating shows before, so I lacked knowledge on it. 97 00:06:22,048 --> 00:06:26,427 I had a biased view, but its realism is enough for it to be the selling point. 98 00:06:27,095 --> 00:06:29,680 Contrary to what I imagined, not a lot is set up. 99 00:06:29,764 --> 00:06:35,186 And it's filmed to show the individuals' character just as they are. 100 00:06:37,480 --> 00:06:41,776 What's the matter? Isn't it a good thing that there aren't many setups? 101 00:06:41,859 --> 00:06:44,195 It's good from the audience's view. 102 00:06:44,278 --> 00:06:48,241 But lies are also the best way to protect yourself. 103 00:06:49,659 --> 00:06:51,786 Well, it's probably a needless worry though. 104 00:07:06,676 --> 00:07:07,802 Later on, 105 00:07:07,885 --> 00:07:12,598 the Yuki Sumi and Nobuyuki Kumano pair becomes the focus of the show. 106 00:07:13,808 --> 00:07:16,018 That's where Kengo shows his jealousy. 107 00:07:16,602 --> 00:07:19,522 A love triangle is formed over Yuki. 108 00:07:21,274 --> 00:07:23,818 Yuki becomes the gamemaster, 109 00:07:23,901 --> 00:07:26,320 and her flirty character excites the show. 110 00:07:26,904 --> 00:07:30,366 And the show gradually gains popularity from teenagers. 111 00:07:33,578 --> 00:07:34,912 Aqua, what about you? 112 00:07:34,996 --> 00:07:37,290 Are you not gonna join the battle over Yuki? 113 00:07:37,373 --> 00:07:40,835 If you wanna get popular, it's better to mingle with them instead of me. 114 00:07:41,502 --> 00:07:45,423 I'm good. I want to play it safe until the show ends. 115 00:07:45,506 --> 00:07:47,383 You have no ambition… 116 00:07:47,467 --> 00:07:50,845 What about you? Aren't you going to butt in? 117 00:07:50,928 --> 00:07:55,641 As long as I can keep this dumb, laid-back role, I'm okay. 118 00:07:55,725 --> 00:07:59,479 Since my goal is to lead viewers to my own channel. 119 00:08:00,062 --> 00:08:04,233 But if you wanna make a move on me seriously, now that's a different story. 120 00:08:04,317 --> 00:08:05,985 Don't get your hopes up. 121 00:08:07,820 --> 00:08:11,449 But the one we should be more worried about is… 122 00:08:21,334 --> 00:08:23,211 She sells seashells by the seashore. 123 00:08:23,294 --> 00:08:27,673 The shells she sells are sea-shells, I'm sure. For if she sells sea-shells… 124 00:08:40,520 --> 00:08:43,439 -Excuse me… -Do you want to be fired?! 125 00:08:43,523 --> 00:08:46,817 I heard the reality show Akane's in was popular, so I watched it, 126 00:08:46,901 --> 00:08:48,444 but what the hell is that?! 127 00:08:48,528 --> 00:08:51,072 She probably wasn't even on screen for ten minutes! 128 00:08:51,155 --> 00:08:54,659 This is her chance, but she isn't standing out one bit! 129 00:08:54,742 --> 00:08:57,370 You're the manager! Why aren't you lecturing her?! 130 00:08:57,453 --> 00:08:59,789 But Boss, Akane is doing her best and-- 131 00:08:59,872 --> 00:09:02,166 Doing her best doesn't make any money! 132 00:09:02,750 --> 00:09:06,254 I chose her out of a ton of kids who said they wanted to do it! 133 00:09:06,337 --> 00:09:09,090 At least make her leave a mark on the show! 134 00:09:13,344 --> 00:09:14,679 I'm sorry, Manager… 135 00:09:14,762 --> 00:09:17,640 Oh. You were listening? 136 00:09:17,723 --> 00:09:21,727 Akane, you're doing the best you can, so don't worry. 137 00:09:21,811 --> 00:09:24,564 I'll act as your shield for you. 138 00:09:30,152 --> 00:09:32,238 I-It's because I'm not good enough… 139 00:09:33,948 --> 00:09:34,782 I must work harder. 140 00:09:35,866 --> 00:09:38,661 I need to work harder to leave a mark. 141 00:09:40,621 --> 00:09:42,915 Ugh, this juice is gross. 142 00:09:42,999 --> 00:09:45,501 I'll post this on Twitter to get my money's worth. 143 00:09:45,585 --> 00:09:49,005 "The new drink I bought at the convenience store was ultra gross…" 144 00:09:49,088 --> 00:09:50,715 Hey! 145 00:09:50,798 --> 00:09:52,133 What was that for? 146 00:09:52,216 --> 00:09:53,926 What were you just trying to do?! 147 00:09:54,010 --> 00:09:57,138 What if you write a bad comment about a company's product, 148 00:09:57,221 --> 00:09:59,140 and they happened to be egosurfing?! 149 00:09:59,223 --> 00:10:00,725 No, they wouldn't. 150 00:10:00,808 --> 00:10:02,893 Jeez, you ex-commoners know nothing. 151 00:10:02,977 --> 00:10:07,315 If you write about a product, at least five affiliated people will see it! 152 00:10:07,398 --> 00:10:11,068 And that company will never offer you a job! 153 00:10:11,152 --> 00:10:12,820 You're exaggerating. 154 00:10:12,903 --> 00:10:15,406 Don't you egosurf yourself? 155 00:10:15,489 --> 00:10:16,532 No, I don't. 156 00:10:17,825 --> 00:10:19,577 Gimme your phone! 157 00:10:19,660 --> 00:10:20,911 Oh! Give it back! 158 00:10:20,995 --> 00:10:21,954 Let's see. 159 00:10:22,747 --> 00:10:24,165 That's a lot of digging. 160 00:10:25,124 --> 00:10:28,461 Oh my, you've even put "cute" in your search words. 161 00:10:28,544 --> 00:10:30,880 Did you wanna see people call you cute that much? 162 00:10:30,963 --> 00:10:34,759 Everyone says they don't egosurf, but let me state this! 163 00:10:34,842 --> 00:10:37,094 Ninety percent of idols all egosurf! 164 00:10:37,678 --> 00:10:40,264 Try going to a wrap party after an event. 165 00:10:40,348 --> 00:10:44,685 It's funny how all musicians and performers are egosurfing as they drink. 166 00:10:44,769 --> 00:10:46,062 Whoa. 167 00:10:46,145 --> 00:10:47,980 The world has entered a great egosurf era! 168 00:10:48,064 --> 00:10:51,359 You can now access big data without being an advertising agency, 169 00:10:51,442 --> 00:10:54,987 so you can look up analytics on reviews and target audience! 170 00:10:55,071 --> 00:10:57,198 Web advertising now costs as much as traditional ads 171 00:10:57,281 --> 00:10:59,784 and is said to be a two-trillion-yen market! 172 00:10:59,867 --> 00:11:03,287 The days of ignoring internet responses have ended. 173 00:11:03,371 --> 00:11:07,500 The ones who lack online marketing are the ones to retire first in society now. 174 00:11:08,209 --> 00:11:11,796 The content creators and the fans are now mutually monitoring each other. 175 00:11:11,879 --> 00:11:15,341 And in this industry, we are the content itself. 176 00:11:16,092 --> 00:11:21,972 Don't forget that if you gaze long into an abyss, the abyss also gazes into you. 177 00:11:22,056 --> 00:11:23,224 AKANE'S NONEXISTENT 178 00:11:25,017 --> 00:11:26,185 YUKI'S CUTE AKANE'S NONEXISTENT… 179 00:11:26,811 --> 00:11:28,437 I gotta work harder. 180 00:11:33,651 --> 00:11:34,610 What are you doing? 181 00:11:34,693 --> 00:11:38,864 I was taking a video for the show's official Twitter and TikTok accounts. 182 00:11:38,948 --> 00:11:39,990 Hm. 183 00:11:40,074 --> 00:11:45,162 We've been gaining lots of subscribers. Well, that's all thanks to me of course! 184 00:11:45,246 --> 00:11:48,040 Speaking of which, Mem, weren't you originally a TikToker? 185 00:11:48,124 --> 00:11:51,502 Yup. There was no affiliate marketing or Coins at the time, 186 00:11:51,585 --> 00:11:53,629 so I switched over to being a YouTuber. 187 00:11:53,712 --> 00:11:56,132 Aqua, you upload something too! 188 00:11:56,215 --> 00:11:59,635 I don't know how to use those platforms for the youngsters, so it's okay. 189 00:11:59,718 --> 00:12:00,970 You old-timer! 190 00:12:01,053 --> 00:12:01,887 Huh? 191 00:12:05,683 --> 00:12:06,559 Huh? 192 00:12:10,521 --> 00:12:13,482 Nobu, do you wanna go over there together? 193 00:12:14,900 --> 00:12:17,403 Akane's making a move! 194 00:12:17,987 --> 00:12:19,363 I forgot about this girl. 195 00:12:19,989 --> 00:12:21,323 Was it Akane? 196 00:12:21,907 --> 00:12:24,827 Whether she's there or not, isn't it the same? 197 00:12:25,327 --> 00:12:28,622 They can kick out Akane, so please add a new guy member! 198 00:12:29,623 --> 00:12:32,126 "What should I do to stand out?" 199 00:12:32,209 --> 00:12:36,130 Well, that's where you pull a bad girl move and steal Nobu from Yuki. 200 00:12:36,213 --> 00:12:39,842 If you can do that, your character will stand out and you'll draw attention. 201 00:12:39,925 --> 00:12:42,303 Of course, that's not a direction or anything. 202 00:12:42,386 --> 00:12:46,307 But the kids that can do that are the ones who become popular. 203 00:12:47,475 --> 00:12:48,767 I gotta work harder… 204 00:12:49,268 --> 00:12:51,270 Wow! How pretty! 205 00:12:51,896 --> 00:12:54,857 My big sister's a manicurist, so I learned this from her. 206 00:12:54,940 --> 00:12:56,275 That's cool. 207 00:12:56,358 --> 00:12:58,152 Akane, I'll do yours too. 208 00:12:58,235 --> 00:12:59,361 Come here. 209 00:12:59,445 --> 00:13:01,280 Uh, okay. 210 00:13:09,497 --> 00:13:11,373 Akane, are you panicking lately? 211 00:13:13,292 --> 00:13:17,087 The series is almost finished, so I can understand. 212 00:13:17,171 --> 00:13:18,714 It's not exactly like that. 213 00:13:19,298 --> 00:13:23,719 I just want to stand out to produce results, that's all. 214 00:13:25,179 --> 00:13:26,305 I see. 215 00:13:27,806 --> 00:13:30,434 But I can't let you. 216 00:13:31,268 --> 00:13:33,896 I'm going to fight for the spotlight myself. 217 00:13:34,605 --> 00:13:36,190 So don't think badly of me. 218 00:13:40,152 --> 00:13:43,822 YUKI LIKE #LOVE_FOR_REAL "I BET YUKI HAS A GOOD PERSONALITY" 219 00:13:44,615 --> 00:13:45,783 AKANE LIKE #LOVE_FOR_REAL NO SEARCH RESULTS 220 00:13:45,866 --> 00:13:49,453 I wonder why I'm so different from Yuki. 221 00:13:51,121 --> 00:13:53,165 I need to stand out more than her. 222 00:13:59,880 --> 00:14:01,340 And so then-- 223 00:14:01,423 --> 00:14:02,550 Ken! 224 00:14:02,633 --> 00:14:06,512 You said you liked Labradors, right? There's a big one over there! 225 00:14:06,595 --> 00:14:08,013 Oh, seriously?! 226 00:14:17,731 --> 00:14:19,733 I need to work hard and fight. 227 00:14:20,609 --> 00:14:23,571 For the sake of everyone supporting me too. 228 00:14:24,321 --> 00:14:25,990 -Let's go! -Stop it! 229 00:14:31,161 --> 00:14:33,664 Clinging to guys so easily! 230 00:14:33,747 --> 00:14:35,541 You play too dirty… 231 00:14:40,170 --> 00:14:41,005 Cut! 232 00:14:41,088 --> 00:14:42,590 We'll stop the shoot once! 233 00:14:42,673 --> 00:14:43,966 Get a towel or tissues! 234 00:14:44,592 --> 00:14:46,677 Doing that to a model's face is a bit much… 235 00:14:46,760 --> 00:14:49,138 She has a magazine shoot tomorrow, right? 236 00:14:49,221 --> 00:14:54,059 I… I… didn't mean to… No… 237 00:14:54,143 --> 00:14:54,977 Akane. 238 00:14:55,060 --> 00:14:55,895 I… 239 00:14:55,978 --> 00:14:56,854 Akane! 240 00:14:59,899 --> 00:15:02,776 I'm okay, so calm down! 241 00:15:02,860 --> 00:15:08,240 I understand, you just panicked. I know that you're a hard worker, Akane. 242 00:15:09,658 --> 00:15:11,994 You were trying to meet everyone's expectations 243 00:15:12,077 --> 00:15:16,332 and did something out of your comfort zone so you got all confused, right? 244 00:15:18,459 --> 00:15:22,713 Sorry… Your face… And you have a magazine shoot… 245 00:15:25,716 --> 00:15:26,926 Don't worry. 246 00:15:27,509 --> 00:15:31,931 This will be easily erased in Photoshop, so it won't affect work! 247 00:15:38,062 --> 00:15:40,522 Akane, do you hate me? 248 00:15:43,525 --> 00:15:44,860 I don't hate you. 249 00:15:45,569 --> 00:15:48,906 You're strong and kind, I like you. 250 00:15:50,282 --> 00:15:54,328 Me too. I like you and your hardworking, earnest self. 251 00:15:54,411 --> 00:15:56,163 That's why I won't get mad. 252 00:15:56,789 --> 00:15:57,831 Really? 253 00:15:57,915 --> 00:16:01,961 The camera isn't rolling, so there's no point in acting right now. 254 00:16:06,423 --> 00:16:07,758 If this were school, 255 00:16:07,841 --> 00:16:11,720 arguing a little and making up would be a common story. 256 00:16:12,763 --> 00:16:15,474 But even if the conflict is resolved amongst themselves… 257 00:16:15,557 --> 00:16:16,934 AKANE WHO LAID A HAND ON YUKI… 258 00:16:18,519 --> 00:16:19,353 AKANE KUROKAWA 259 00:16:19,436 --> 00:16:20,938 AKANE MUST BE WORSE OFF CAMERA… 260 00:16:21,021 --> 00:16:22,272 SHE NEEDS TO BE ARRESTED… 261 00:16:22,356 --> 00:16:23,399 THE DULL GIRL EMERGES… 262 00:16:23,482 --> 00:16:24,566 I KNEW SHE WAS CRAZY… 263 00:16:24,650 --> 00:16:25,526 AKANE'S DONE THIS BEFORE… 264 00:16:25,609 --> 00:16:26,443 SHE'S SO TRASHY LOL 265 00:16:28,153 --> 00:16:30,197 …the internet won't allow it. 266 00:16:30,990 --> 00:16:32,199 THANK YOU FOR WATCHING! 267 00:16:32,282 --> 00:16:34,410 POST YOUR REVIEW BY TWEETING #LOVE_FOR_REAL 268 00:16:35,452 --> 00:16:36,787 YOU'RE NOTHING BUT TROUBLE. 269 00:16:36,870 --> 00:16:38,288 DON'T EVER SHOW YOUR FACE AGAIN. 270 00:16:38,372 --> 00:16:39,581 WHY DID THE SHOW USE HER? 271 00:16:39,665 --> 00:16:40,666 WHO'S AKANE AGAIN? LOL 272 00:16:40,749 --> 00:16:41,709 THE WORST ON THE SHOW. 273 00:16:41,792 --> 00:16:42,835 PLEASE QUIT ALREADY. 274 00:16:43,669 --> 00:16:46,505 "I knew it," is what I thought. 275 00:16:47,673 --> 00:16:51,468 I thought I'd be forgiven if I apologized properly. 276 00:16:51,552 --> 00:16:52,469 I AM TRULY SORRY… 277 00:16:52,553 --> 00:16:54,346 Due to my contract with the show, 278 00:16:54,430 --> 00:16:57,141 I can't say anything about things that weren't filmed, 279 00:16:57,808 --> 00:17:02,146 but if I just explain as much as I can and apologize… 280 00:17:02,896 --> 00:17:04,648 But that triggered it. 281 00:17:04,732 --> 00:17:06,483 -You make me want to puke. -Be sorry you were born. 282 00:17:06,567 --> 00:17:08,694 -Aren't you ashamed to be alive? -You think an apology is enough? 283 00:17:10,154 --> 00:17:11,655 Mem told me before… 284 00:17:12,239 --> 00:17:14,616 People gang up on those who apologize. 285 00:17:15,200 --> 00:17:18,829 "If you apologize, you admit that you did something bad, right?" 286 00:17:18,912 --> 00:17:22,541 "We can punish you if you did something bad." 287 00:17:22,624 --> 00:17:24,084 That's what they think. 288 00:17:24,168 --> 00:17:27,504 While apologizing is the ethically correct choice as a Japanese person, 289 00:17:27,588 --> 00:17:30,507 it's the absolute worst thing you could do in response to backlash. 290 00:17:31,550 --> 00:17:32,634 REPENT BY DYING 291 00:17:32,718 --> 00:17:35,929 I did something bad, so I deserve it. 292 00:17:36,013 --> 00:17:40,809 This is everyone's opinion… I shouldn't look away from it. 293 00:17:42,061 --> 00:17:45,606 I even looked through the criticisms as much as possible. 294 00:17:46,482 --> 00:17:50,694 Backlash is something that hits the serious people harder. 295 00:17:50,778 --> 00:17:53,238 They shouldn't even look at the criticisms. 296 00:17:53,322 --> 00:17:57,451 But they try to earnestly accept everyone's opinion head-on. 297 00:17:59,870 --> 00:18:03,957 When I close my eyes, I can't think of anything but the backlash. 298 00:18:04,041 --> 00:18:10,089 So I tell myself that it'll calm down by morning and force myself to sleep. 299 00:18:11,757 --> 00:18:14,760 But there's no way that would happen. 300 00:18:15,761 --> 00:18:17,679 Akane, are you okay? 301 00:18:17,763 --> 00:18:19,723 You look pale. 302 00:18:20,349 --> 00:18:21,391 I'm fine. 303 00:18:21,975 --> 00:18:23,727 You want to stay home tomorrow? 304 00:18:23,811 --> 00:18:26,146 I'm fine, I'll go to school. 305 00:18:33,028 --> 00:18:34,279 You see Akane's news? 306 00:18:34,363 --> 00:18:36,949 Isn't it crazy? I knew she'd do something like this one day. 307 00:18:37,032 --> 00:18:41,036 She always acts like a celebrity, saying she has work and stuff. 308 00:18:41,120 --> 00:18:43,997 Does she always have to act like she's better than us? 309 00:18:44,081 --> 00:18:45,666 Such an ugly personality. 310 00:18:45,749 --> 00:18:49,878 She always gives off this vibe like, "I'm different from all of you." 311 00:18:49,962 --> 00:18:52,631 I bet her posse of guys are soothing her now. 312 00:18:52,714 --> 00:18:54,341 I bet. 313 00:19:07,354 --> 00:19:10,732 Akane, you seem down lately. Is something wrong? 314 00:19:11,316 --> 00:19:13,110 Did something happen at work? 315 00:19:13,193 --> 00:19:14,444 No. 316 00:19:15,988 --> 00:19:20,200 These trashy hoes are born because their moms don't teach them anything. 317 00:19:20,284 --> 00:19:21,410 It's a cycle! 318 00:19:22,202 --> 00:19:24,872 I'm sorry, Mom… 319 00:19:24,955 --> 00:19:28,876 For now, it's probably best to not tweet anything right now. 320 00:19:28,959 --> 00:19:34,590 Anything you say will just fuel the fire. If you want to post something, tell me. 321 00:19:35,591 --> 00:19:40,554 When a new episode released, I didn't have the energy to check the comments. 322 00:19:41,138 --> 00:19:46,685 But after seeing the backlash reignite like before, 323 00:19:47,227 --> 00:19:49,104 I was able to guess what they'd said. 324 00:19:50,063 --> 00:19:55,277 And I also figured this will never settle as long as this show is popular, 325 00:19:55,360 --> 00:19:59,740 and that it's a problem that will haunt me for the rest of my showbiz career. 326 00:20:05,579 --> 00:20:08,332 I know her from a long time ago, 327 00:20:08,415 --> 00:20:11,793 but she thinks she's different from everyone else around her. 328 00:20:11,877 --> 00:20:15,339 She probably believes she's a genius or something. 329 00:20:15,422 --> 00:20:18,342 I doubt she would ever think about the pain of others. 330 00:20:18,425 --> 00:20:21,720 Those goody-goody moves are all just an act too, right? 331 00:20:21,803 --> 00:20:24,640 I'm sure she's just partying with guys in secret 332 00:20:24,723 --> 00:20:26,600 and never working that seriously. 333 00:20:26,683 --> 00:20:29,937 She always has a face on like she's the center of the world. 334 00:20:30,020 --> 00:20:33,523 I bet she's just a rich kid anyway, she's never suffered any hardships. 335 00:20:33,607 --> 00:20:35,984 Is there anyone who likes this brat? 336 00:20:36,068 --> 00:20:39,029 These types of kids are useless no matter what they do. 337 00:20:39,112 --> 00:20:40,405 I bet she doesn't have friends. 338 00:20:40,989 --> 00:20:44,826 You can tell how shallow she is since she can't get along with others. 339 00:20:45,410 --> 00:20:48,080 She's an idiot who doesn't think about consequences. 340 00:20:48,163 --> 00:20:49,831 She's always surrounded by guys 341 00:20:49,915 --> 00:20:53,085 and throws a fit if she doesn't get her way, right? 342 00:20:53,168 --> 00:20:57,089 She's probably never dedicated herself to anything in her life. 343 00:20:57,172 --> 00:21:00,717 I see these types of selfish brats around me too. 344 00:21:00,801 --> 00:21:04,972 Narcissist. You don't belong anywhere. 345 00:21:20,821 --> 00:21:24,741 This Akane who's been getting backlash is the main cast at Theater Lalalai 346 00:21:24,825 --> 00:21:27,744 and she's a super hard worker. 347 00:21:27,828 --> 00:21:31,957 But after seeing this incident, it makes me feel like everything was faked. 348 00:21:32,541 --> 00:21:35,585 I've been supporting her all this time, but I can't anymore. 349 00:21:45,429 --> 00:21:49,308 I was Akane's classmate up to middle school, but everyone seriously hated her. 350 00:21:50,183 --> 00:21:52,769 I hear she messes around and is a slut too. 351 00:21:52,853 --> 00:21:55,856 She's completely finished as a celebrity. 352 00:21:55,939 --> 00:21:58,775 Nobody would use someone who'd hit a model's face. 353 00:21:58,859 --> 00:22:01,069 Isn't she ugly too? 354 00:22:01,153 --> 00:22:03,613 She does look like she has a rotten personality. 355 00:22:03,697 --> 00:22:08,577 Bye-bye, Akane. Too bad we'll never see you on TV anymore. 356 00:22:09,161 --> 00:22:11,538 NAMELESS ANONYMOUS: SIMPLY PUT, DIE 357 00:22:15,584 --> 00:22:16,960 YOU OKAY? YOU EATING? 358 00:22:17,044 --> 00:22:18,462 EVERYONE'S WORRIED ABOUT YOU 359 00:22:18,545 --> 00:22:21,923 Oh yeah, I haven't eaten anything. 360 00:22:24,968 --> 00:22:26,219 I'LL GO BUY SOME FOOD 361 00:22:26,303 --> 00:22:27,846 DON'T GO LOL A TYPHOON'S COMING LOL 362 00:22:36,730 --> 00:22:37,939 I'm tired. 363 00:22:43,236 --> 00:22:46,531 I'm tired… of thinking. 364 00:22:54,206 --> 00:22:56,458 I don't want to think anymore. 365 00:23:15,227 --> 00:23:17,354 No! Let me go! 366 00:23:18,271 --> 00:23:19,106 Calm down! 367 00:23:21,233 --> 00:23:24,945 I don't mean you any harm. Please just calm down. 368 00:24:56,870 --> 00:25:01,875 Subtitle translation by: Kanami Kitabayashi