Mata yume kara sameru, nureta mabuta o akeru
Kuruoshii hodo omoinokosu, tooi hi no muryokusa o norou
Mi o yakareru youna zetsubou mo kate niwa narou ka
Akogare ni kogareru mama moyashi tsuzuketeiru
Kirakira ohoshisama yadoshita anata no eyes
Karakara kawaite kawaisou na lack of ai?
Subete o kodoku kara sukuu mabushii hikari
Boku ni dake ochiru kage wa anata no sei?
Chimeiteki na ketsuraku o kureta ne
Migatte na kyosei, kuruwasareta sei
Onegai, koe o kikasete, koe o kikasete
Karamatte yugandeshimatta kizu sae
Kureta no wa anata dake, anata dake (Anata dake, anata dake)
Onegai, boku o miteite, boku o miteite
Shukumei ni kizamareta itami sae buki ni shite
Itsuka no koukai sura teraseru youni
Anata ga inai to ikiteikenai
Nanimokamo sasageteshimattemo ii
Anata no ai ga mada taranai
Kaketa mono wa nani de umetara ii?
Chimeiteki, chimeiteki, chimeiteki na ai
Unmeiteki, unmeiteki, unmeiteki na I
Hitsuzenteki, hitsuzenteki, hitsuzenteki na ai
Boku o miteite ne, saiai no fatale!
Saiai no fatale
My dearest fatale
A credit card was found on the body.
The victim's name is...
Gorou Amamiya.
Kakurezato
I never imagined something like this would happen
when we were here shooting a music video...
Ruby, if you're not up for it, tomorrow's shoot isn't-
It's alright - I can handle it.
Please get some rest.
Seems Akane-chan isn't back yet.
Sorry. You never would've had this
awful experience if I hadn't invited you.
Why are you apologizing? It's not your fault,
Aqua-kun.
No, it is my fault.
Ai's fan for
all eternity!!!
I'm sure you didn't wanna see...
something so decayed and grotesque.
My apologies. I'm truly sorry.
There you go again...
trying to shoulder everything on your own.
Are you to blame for everything? Is it your fault if
you can't protect anything and everything?
That's not right.
The police officer was saying...
that was likely the body of a murder victim.
In that case, it's obviously the murderer who's at fault.
Why must you bear the responsibility for that, Aqua-kun?
That's just wrong!
Maybe... that's true.
It is!
Still... I was counting on you.
I thought you of all people could find that dead body.
I deliberately fed you info and
was pushing you into uncovering it.
I thought it'd be fine if it remained undiscovered.
After all, it has nothing to do with me at this point.
In fact, I must've thought it would've
been more convenient if it wasn't found.
But, sure enough... all this time,
I wanted someone to discover it.
Akane... thank you for finding it for me.
I see, that man was your...
I didn't do anything, though. I just happened across it.
Even so.
I lead you into doing it. I've been
using you the whole time, Akane.
With regard to my father, and to that corpse...
And lots of other stuff, too. I'm sorry. All this time...
Yeah, I knew that.
I finally understand. I feel I can
finally put my feelings into words.
You're kind and always try
to shoulder everything yourself,
so I wanted to be there for you
with that sense of guilt you carry.
But, I get it.
Ah, now I can really...
Aqua-kun, you...
I can really say goodbye.
Aqua-kun, you're better off without me, aren't you?
It's painful you for, isn't it?
Huh?
During this trip, I planned to talk things over with you.
Because I thought we could part ways on a happy note.
What should I do?
Stop.
I'm sorry. I didn't mean for it to go like this.
Stop.
I hadn't planned... on crying.
Tears always... On stage, I always...
Right away...
I should've said this sooner.
My revenge is over now.
And the corpse has been found.
That's why...
this time, I want to protect you, Akane.
Ai's fan for
all eternity!!!
Sensei...
That's a big no-no. Very naughty.
You took that from the corpse, didn't you?
You can't be doing such a thing.
Who are you?
Did you by chance have a close relationship with
that doctor, miss? If so, I understand how you feel.
There's no way a little kid like you would get it.
Please, just leave me be.
Right now... I'm in a terribly bad mood.
Oh, scary! But, you sure about that?
I... know what you want to know.
It seems you had a real hard time of things last night.
We'll mostly be filming outdoors today. If you don't
feel well, please don't hesitate to take a break.
Ruby, she's talking to you, you know.
Huh? Uh, yeah. I'll be okay.
I hate outdoor locations for music videos.
It's stinkin' cold, but we've gotta wear outfits that're
totally out of season and sing and dance around...
In the past, I've had to run around Kujuukuri Beach
in a swimsuit in winter 'cause
they wanted to shoot a summer scene...
as well as dash around under the blazing
summer sun while wearing a coat and scarf.
Wow...
In the end, performers are manual laborers, you know?
Siiiigh
What I want to know?
Long ago, a famous idol gave birth
here in absolute secrecy.
I hear the doctor who died was her attending physician.
The doctor was thought to have gone missing for
a long time, but the very day he fell out of contact...
was the day that idol gave birth.
The doctor disappeared on such an important day.
Or rather, I wonder if he vanished
because it was an important day.
It's quite suspicious, isn't it?
That's not the only fishy thing, though...
Apparently, some shady guys were hanging
around the hospital for some time.
One guy was around college-aged at the time...
and the other was a middle-school-aged boy.
Suspect in Murder of Ai of B Komachi Found Dead
A few years after that, I learned who one of them was:
the university student who stabbed
the idol Ai to death at her condo.
He was an enthusiastic fan... and a stalker.
And the other guy?
Hm?
You said there were two of them.
Who knows?
Isn't it your job to search for the answer?
Cut!
Towel, towel, towel!
Warm me up!
Hmm...
Yeah, I can totally see this girl getting supporters.
MEM has a pretty face too, but she holds
back somewhat and feels hesitant.
So she doesn't exhibit individuality and showiness.
In contrast, Arima-chan frantically
tries to get people to see her charm.
She gives the impression she's "gonna do something."
Whether it'll be well-received or not is a gamble, though...
Nothing will happen if you don't make a move.
If you don't act, you'll just sink into obscurity.
I knew this would happen...
And the Kana Arima that's doing
something... is cute as can be.
I can understand why she's the group's center.
I'm looking forward to starting in on the offline editing.
Ruby-san, you're up!
Okay.
Ruby Hoshino... She has the prettiest face by far,
but she's not interesting to film.
She's a textbook idol through and through. Or rather,
it really seems like she's imitating someone.
There were two culprits.
Mom had her future stolen at the young age of 20.
Sensei was murdered... and was
all alone in that dark hole for 16 years.
That guy took two people I hold dear away from me...
and he's still living carefree.
I won't let him get away with it.
By any means necessary, I'll find him...
I'll find him...
and I'll definitely...
I'll definitely slaughter him.
We're done filming!
Good work, girls! Take it easy and
do some sightseeing if you like.
We're catching a plane midday tomorrow, though.
Not much time to take it easy, then.
For now, I wanna relax in the hot spring.
You said it.
Around when will the music video be done?
Hmm, I'll send the first one, STAR ☆ T, ASAP...
There's the offline editing... I'll piece together
a rough cut and have it checked over...
Then it's on to online editing. I'll do color correction,
add CG and VFX, and then deliver the video.
Well, it should probably be done next month...
For the second music video, is it okay if I take my time?
Sure, but why?
Well, you see...
Even commercial creators sometimes want
to go back to just being artists for a time.
WOMEN'S
BATH
This trip... had all kinds of things to deal with.
It's strange and mysterious...
but it seems like a single thread might connect it all...
That means we're officially dating, doesn't it?
Not as cast members on a show,
but as just a boy and girl...
Your face is red.
You better get out before you start feeling faint.
Yeah, maybe I am getting a bit dizzy.
I get the feeling I was thinking
about something important...
but I fell into a daze and stopped caring about
anything.
Well, that's fine at a time like this, isn't it?
I heard, you know. You're gonna star
in a new movie, right?
You've made it big.
That's not true. Besides,
it won't be showing in many theaters.
Don't speak of a film in terms of its distribution!
It's an impressive accomplishment as it is.
I envy you.
This is an important time for you. The future of Akane
Kurokawa rests on whether you can ride this wave.
And yet you tagged along on this trip... How long are
you gonna keep up this reality dating show act?
It's no longer a reality-dating romance.
I really have gotten dizzy!
I'm gonna get out now.
You gotta be kidding me...
Hey, Akane-chan.
Why do you think my brother became an actor?
He's worked for the director ever since he was little,
and he's fixated on the industry.
As for why, wouldn't you of all people know?
Because there's someone he wants to meet
who's in show biz... That's what I think.
He wants to become successful so that
he can meet them. Probably something like that.
Who might that be?
I have no idea myself.
I probably shouldn't talk about this topic
too much with Ruby-chan...
I want Aqua-kun to forget about the incident.
Passing info to her could stir up unnecessary trouble.
It's probably some actor he likes.
Aqua-kun can be a bit of a trend-chaser, you know?
I see...
It's pretty late. We should get some sleep.
Yeah, you're right.
Aratate
Shrine
Oh, this's that one for performing arts...
Yep, Aratate Shrine.
I hope that I can become an actress!
Sumire
Lots of the ema feature wishes to become an actor.
They say striking the wooden board with a mallet
has the same effect as offering a prayer!
Hey, since we're here, we might
as well all go make a wish.
Yeah.
I hope we all become successful.
I hope none of my entertainers cause any incidents.
I hope to become better at acting.
I hope to make it big in short order.
I hope that Aqua...
quickly finds the guy responsible
for Mom and Sensei's deaths.
POP IN
POP IN 2
Boy!
POP IN
POP IN 2
Hide
To somewhere, to somewhere, to anywhere, take me
Takachiho
Secret date
Can you, can you, can you find me?
I appear everywhere I go
I don't think about the future
Clippity-clop! Urashima's casket surprises even horses
Quickly become captivated by me
After all, just an acrylic stand isn't enough, right?
I won't leave you for even a moment - chomp!
I love you pop you
Don't look away, okay?
With love laid bare, in the end
It's only you!
Appearing everywhere I go
Pop you love you
Always by your side
POP IN from the pocket
Stealthily POP IN 2
Adding insult to injury, POP IN
Hide-and-seek BOY
POP IN from the pocket
Stealthily POP IN 2
Boing! The POP IN idols appear...
POP IN Happy 2 U!
POP IN
POP IN 2
Boy!
POP IN
POP IN 2
B Komachi
Whether everyone's wishes came true,
or it was due to someone's guidance...
A stunning performance!!
Store Manager
the music video garnered significant attention.
[B Komachi] Round-table talk with Love Now cast members! Featuring THOSE THREE as special guests!
And that in turn resulted in a huge rise
in the new B Komachi's name recognition.
Half a year has passed by.
Ruby and I are 2nd-year high schoolers.
Akane and Arima have moved on to their third year.
Proposal
The 15-Year Lie
(Provisional)
This is the story of the year...
when each of our endeavors
begins making great strides.
Episode 24
Wish
Tsugou yoi risou bakka narabetatte genjitsu wa kurai
Kizutsuku no ga kuse ni natteru
Dare o yurusenai no?
Aishitai mono kara kowashite
Ushinau mae ni tebanashite shimaeba ii to omotteita
But I'm cryin', ima mabushii hikari no naka de
Donna itami sae kagayaki ni kaenagara inochi o moyasu no
Lyin', kanpeki na butai no ura de furueru kotoba o kamikoroshitemo
(Kono kimochi wa dare nimo ienai)
Are you alive?
I warned you, didn't I?
I said to watch your step.
You... murderer.