1 - "In show business, it's either eat or be eaten."
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Takato is so handsome.
[00:04] ---
It's no wonder he's the number one
"Man I Want To Be Hugged By."
[00:07] ---
Number one for five years straight?
It has to be rigged.
[00:10] ---
It's not rigged. I bet he'll be number one
again this year too, making it a six-year reign.
[00:15] ---
Sorry to keep you waiting, Takato.
I pulled the car around, so let's go.
[00:18] ---
Sure.
[00:21] ---
Takato Saijyo?
SIGN Nitto Talent Agency Takato Saijyo
[00:24] ---
Oh shoot. I want him to hug me.
[00:27] ---
Wait, what, Tomo?
[00:29] ---
The number one
"Man I Want To Be Hugged By".
[00:31] ---
It's an honor that every handsome man
in the entertainment industry craves.
[00:38] ---
Wanting to be "hugged"
is different from just being "liked."
[00:41] ---
It's the highest compliment that implies
the receiver would yield their own body and soul.
[00:45] ---
I, Takato Saijyo, have held this number one
position for five years. Yes, for five whole years!
[00:53] ---
My glorious history
began when I was eight years old.
[00:59] ---
I burst onto the battlefield
of the entertainment industry
[01:02] ---
with my adorable looks
and earnest performance as my weapons.
[01:05] ---
People only make a fuss
over child actors for a brief time.
[01:09] ---
To survive, you need to capture the hearts
[01:12] ---
of not only the audience,
but also people who can give you work.
[01:16] ---
Everyone should get along? Ridiculous.
[01:19] ---
In this business, it's survival of the fittest.
[01:22] ---
If you don't drive off your rivals
SIGN A Man's Charm
[01:23] ---
and sometimes destroy the lead actor,
you won't be around for long.
[01:27] ---
You always have to be cool and smart.
[01:30] ---
I smoothly accumulated a body of work
[01:32] ---
and opened up new horizons
with movies that people talked about.
[01:36] ---
After achieving high praise for my elaborate
acting ability and award for best leading actor,
[01:42] ---
I reached the pinnacle
of the entertainment industry.
[01:45] ---
And even now, I continue to stay at the forefront,
with unflagging popularity and talent.
[01:53] ---
Today too, I have a minute-to-minute schedule
from early in the morning.
[01:56] ---
I'm used to being busy,
[01:59] ---
but it's tough being a star.
[02:01] ---
Mr. Sasaki, can we stop by a convenience store?
[02:05] ---
Sure, but why?
[02:08] ---
I suddenly have a taste for something sweet.
[02:10] ---
Good idea.
Have something sweet and cheer up.
[02:11] ---
Takato Saijyo's Manager
Takumi Sasaki
[02:14] ---
You shouldn't worry too much
about rankings and lists.
[02:18] ---
Right...
[02:20] ---
We don't have much time, right?
I'll make it quick.
[02:24] ---
That being said, I'm sure he'll worry about it.
[02:27] ---
Face of an Angel
[02:28] ---
A lot.
[02:29] ---
It's just a magazine ranking.
[02:32] ---
It's already obvious
that I'm ranked number one.
[02:34] ---
Takato Saijyo:
A Model is Born
[02:35] ---
But I'll just take a glance...
[02:38] ---
Number Two: Takato Saijyo
[02:40] ---
I'm in second? This can't be!
[02:43] ---
Is there a man in this world
who surpasses Takato Saijyo?
[02:47] ---
Who the hell is number one?!
[02:49] ---
Number One: Junta Azumaya
[02:52] ---
Him?!
SIGN hug 1: "In show business, it's either eat or be eaten."
[04:26] ---
"Mid-Afternoon Star"
First Meeting
[04:27] ---
Okay, let's begin this first meeting for the film
"Mid-Afternoon Star."
[04:31] ---
First off, could we have a few words
from our lead actor, Azumaya?
[04:34] ---
S-Sure.
[04:38] ---
I'm Junta Azumaya
and I'll be playing the main character.
SIGN Mitsuya Production Junta Azumaya
[04:41] ---
He's glowing. That smile is dazzling!
[04:43] ---
He's an angel.
[04:43] ---
Number Two: Takato Saijyo 6895 votes
[04:46] ---
Number one "Man I Want To Be Hugged By".
I held on to that position for five years in a row.
[04:52] ---
Five years...
[04:53] ---
Number Two: Takato Saijyo 6895 votes
[04:54] ---
For five years!
[04:55] ---
Until this greenhorn stole first place from me!
[05:00] ---
Um, this is my first leading role,
so I'm really nervous,
[05:05] ---
but I'll do my very best
and I look forward to working with you!
[05:08] ---
Not only that, I always have the lead role.
[05:12] ---
Me, an elite actor for 20 years, ever since I was
called a "wonder kid" during my child acting days.
[05:16] ---
Being recruited for the lead debut's movie for
some dumb actor with only 3 years of experience
[05:21] ---
is the insult of the century to Takato Saijyo!
[05:24] ---
That's an elite actor for you.
We can count on him.
[05:27] ---
So we start shooting next week.
[05:33] ---
I'm out of here.
[05:35] ---
Mr. Saijyo!
[05:38] ---
I'm thrilled to work with you again. Especially since
we have a lot of scenes together this time!
[05:44] ---
I'm really looking forward to it!
[05:46] ---
What's this? He's audaciously learned
some lip service.
[05:51] ---
Yeah, didn't we work together
on that drama last year?
[05:53] ---
That's right!
[05:54] ---
Although I was playing the lead then...
[05:57] ---
Thank you so much for giving me
a lot of good advice then.
[06:02] ---
I've actually idolized you since then.
[06:06] ---
You exaggerate.
But I'm happy if my advice was helpful to you.
[06:09] ---
I only gave you advice
because you were an intolerable ham actor!
[06:12] ---
That's it! I'll eat you and your hamminess alive
with my acting talent!
[06:15] ---
Laugh it up while you can, brat!
[06:17] ---
Well, I'll see you next week.
[06:20] ---
Mr. Saijyo!
[06:21] ---
Would you like to go drinking after this?
[06:24] ---
I thought maybe you could
give me more advice before we start filming.
[06:28] ---
Hey, that hurts.
[06:29] ---
Sorry!
[06:30] ---
Director
[06:31] ---
That's a great idea!
Saijyo, teach Azumaya more about the craft.
[06:33] ---
Director of
"Mid-Afternoon Star"
Tomio Torimachi
[06:37] ---
But today might be a little tough
because of my schedule.
[06:41] ---
Right, Mr. Sasaki?
[06:42] ---
You're fine. Tomorrow's shoot
doesn't start until the afternoon.
[06:45] ---
All right! Azumaya, listen to Saijyo
about how you can win best actor.
[06:47] ---
Hey, why is everyone talking
like this is a done deal?
[06:49] ---
I will!
[06:50] ---
You can learn a lot from Mr. Saijyo, Azumaya!
[06:51] ---
I'm not going.
[06:52] ---
Why would I do something to help my enemy?
[06:54] ---
I'm sure it'll be helpful for you.
[06:55] ---
I'm not going anywhere with him.
[06:56] ---
Take care of him, Saijyo!
[06:57] ---
I'm looking forward to it, Mr. Saijyo!
[07:00] ---
Well, I guess I could give you a few pointers.
Let's go, Azumaya!
[07:03] ---
- Okay!
- Have fun!
[07:18] ---
Where am I?
[07:20] ---
In my bed, in my apartment.
[07:23] ---
Your...
[07:24] ---
Yes. How do you feel?
[07:27] ---
Are you okay?
[07:29] ---
Why am I in your apartment?
[07:30] ---
Afterwards, you got piss drunk,
so I brought you here.
[07:35] ---
Piss drunk? Me? I don't remember.
[07:38] ---
And "Takato"?
[07:40] ---
You told me that it was okay.
"Call me by my first name," you said.
[07:44] ---
Here's proof.
[07:46] ---
Mr. Saijyo, um, can I call you Takato?
[07:50] ---
It won't be cheap.
If you wanna call me that, gimme 1,000 yen!
[07:53] ---
That's cheap! Here you go, 1,000 yen!
[07:55] ---
All right, I'll allow it.
[07:57] ---
Right, Takato?
[07:58] ---
Azumaya? Just 'cause
a ham actor like you got a lead role...
[07:58] ---
I bought the right
to say your name for 1,000 yen.
[08:04] ---
became number one "Man I Want To Be
Hugged By", don't get too cocky!
[08:09] ---
I'll tell you all about becoming a target.
[08:14] ---
You better learn just how terrifying
show biz is, you little punk!
[08:19] ---
How could I tell him all that right to his face?
[08:24] ---
Oh, right. I see...
[08:27] ---
That's enough. Turn it off, Azumaya.
[08:30] ---
Huh? I'm... Where are my clothes?
[08:32] ---
I'm having them dry-cleaned.
[08:34] ---
You spewed
as soon as you got here, Takato. See?
[08:39] ---
I feel sick...
[08:40] ---
Takato, get a hold of yourself!
[08:42] ---
Stop it already, you there in the phone!
[08:47] ---
Wait a second.
Why have you been recording all that?
[08:52] ---
What do you intend to do with that footage?
[08:55] ---
Um... Well...
[08:58] ---
I was drunk, but still,
I'm the one who picked a fight with him.
[09:02] ---
I guess it's natural for him to get me back.
[09:04] ---
If the media got ahold of that,
it would be over for me.
[09:08] ---
For someone who has a harmless face,
that's pretty cunning of you.
[09:12] ---
Fine. What do you want?
Let's hear it.
[09:14] ---
Huh? What I want?
[09:16] ---
Don't play dumb!
There must be something that you want.
[09:20] ---
I don't intend to let my career end here.
Spit it out. I'll do whatever you say.
[09:25] ---
Whatever I say?
[09:27] ---
Yeah.
[09:29] ---
Really?
[09:30] ---
Yeah.
[09:31] ---
Is it money? Connections?
Or maybe he wants to knock me off my perch.
[09:40] ---
Please...
[09:42] ---
let me have sex with you.
[09:45] ---
What?
[09:47] ---
Please let me have sex with you.
[09:53] ---
Oh my god... What should I do?
[09:55] ---
I must be dreaming.
[09:56] ---
He's got a boner!
[09:59] ---
Hey, you're kidding me, right?
[10:00] ---
H-Hey, calm down for a second. Okay?
[10:05] ---
Knock it off, idiot!
[10:06] ---
I've reigned for five years as the number one
"Man I Want To Be Hugged By".
[10:11] ---
And now I'm going to get "hugged"? What?
[10:13] ---
For starters,
I have to get behind a door I can lock!
[10:20] ---
Please don't run away from me, Takato.
[10:23] ---
Teasing me only gets me more fired up!
[10:27] ---
What I want...
[10:28] ---
Aren't you the one who asked me that?
[10:32] ---
I mean... that's impossible.
[10:33] ---
There must be something else.
[10:35] ---
With you in front of me,
there's nothing else I desire.
[10:39] ---
W-Wait!
[10:50] ---
Takato...
[10:52] ---
Cut it out!
[10:54] ---
Don't leave anything.
[10:55] ---
I have to take my clothes off
for tomorrow's shoot!
[10:58] ---
Sorry...
[11:08] ---
Takato?
[11:10] ---
Takato!
[11:12] ---
Takato!
[11:14] ---
What's with him?
[11:15] ---
Takato!
[11:17] ---
What's with him?!
[11:22] ---
Good morning, Mr. Saijyo.
[11:24] ---
Good morning.
[11:25] ---
Takato.
[11:27] ---
Good morning.
[11:29] ---
H-Hi.
[11:31] ---
Um, about the other night...
[11:33] ---
Oh, that! It hasn't been on my mind at all!
[11:37] ---
Okay?
[11:46] ---
See you.
[11:48] ---
The movie, "Mid-Afternoon Star."
[11:48] ---
Surgery
Operating Room 1
[11:51] ---
The lead is a young actor, Junta Azumaya.
[11:54] ---
This whelp, who's only been
in the show biz for three years,
[11:57] ---
and me, Takato Saijyo,
a mega-popular actor for 20 years now.
[12:03] ---
This whelp forcibly kissed me.
[12:06] ---
That was my first time.
[12:07] ---
A serious kiss like that...
[12:11] ---
No, no, no! That was an accident!
He was being delusional! Forget about it.
[12:15] ---
But... Why does he have that look on his face?
[12:21] ---
It's like I did something wrong.
[12:24] ---
Anyway, I just have to bear with him
until this shoot is over!
[12:28] ---
I'll just ignore him if it's not work related.
[12:28] ---
Ohmoji Planning
Yoichi Tadokoro
[12:30] ---
If I give up, a patient's life will be lost.
[12:34] ---
I know he's the one who can save him.
[12:37] ---
Cut! Azumaya, let's do one more take.
[12:41] ---
Sorry! I'm really sorry!
[12:43] ---
It's fine, just relax!
[12:47] ---
Director, should we take a break?
[12:51] ---
Yeah, let's do that. Okay, back in ten, people!
[12:58] ---
Azumaya!
[13:00] ---
Yes?
[13:01] ---
Want to get some tea?
[13:03] ---
Sure!
[13:05] ---
Azumaya sure does love Saijyo.
I can see his wings!
[13:10] ---
And Saijyo, when someone becomes attached
to you like that, you can't help but look after him.
SIGN Hou-On Agency Kaori Mizuki
[13:13] ---
Nitto Talent Agency
Kanoko Shiraishi
[13:14] ---
No, no, no.
[13:16] ---
Oh, Director.
[13:17] ---
He's not looking after him.
Probably more like "giving him hell."
[13:23] ---
You horrible ham actor!
[13:25] ---
You know why
I called you over here, right, hack?
[13:28] ---
Yes.
[13:29] ---
A cocky kid like you ticks me off,
[13:32] ---
but an actor who doesn't have confidence
in his own work is too pitiful to look at.
[13:37] ---
Sorry. I meant to try it another way,
but it hasn't been working.
[13:41] ---
There's Mr. Saijyo and Azumaya!
[13:43] ---
They're both so handsome!
[13:44] ---
Here, have a drink, Azumaya.
[13:46] ---
It's okay? An indirect kiss—
[13:48] ---
I didn't put my mouth on it.
[13:49] ---
Mr. Saijyo is so nice!
[13:52] ---
Both handsome and sweet! He's perfect!
[13:58] ---
Were you thinking about something
during the scene?
[14:02] ---
I was thinking about various things,
[14:04] ---
like the best way to play it,
harmonizing with the other actor—
[14:08] ---
Don't think about that.
[14:10] ---
Um...
[14:12] ---
It's like I told you on that last drama.
[14:14] ---
Don't think. Just do what you feel is right.
[14:17] ---
Don't tell me you forgot that.
[14:19] ---
I didn't forget!
[14:20] ---
I'll never forget that.
[14:22] ---
Even now, I remember
everything you told me back then.
[14:26] ---
Then I'll tell you what I meant.
Even though you piss me off.
[14:31] ---
There are two general patterns for actors.
[14:34] ---
There's the manual type who works out the role
in their head,
[14:37] ---
and then responds accordingly during the shoot.
[14:39] ---
And then the automatic type,
who emphasizes gut reaction,
[14:42] ---
and doesn't need to work anything out
so they can react freely.
[14:45] ---
Azumaya, you're the latter.
I'm absolutely certain.
[14:49] ---
Sometimes you see people
for whom work is mindless self-indulgence.
[14:53] ---
When people like that use their heads,
[14:55] ---
their senses get dulled
and they get bogged down.
[14:58] ---
So it's okay to just do it how I want,
even though I'm the lead?
[15:02] ---
Dummy. It's allowed
exactly because you're the lead.
[15:06] ---
But then the lead should also be more grateful
than anyone for the people around him.
[15:10] ---
We have an especially
talented cast and crew this time.
[15:13] ---
You're blessed to have an environment
like this for your first lead role.
[15:16] ---
Additionally, who do you share
the most scenes with, huh?
[15:21] ---
Don't underestimate me.
I'll steal every scene from you, easy.
[15:25] ---
Takato...
[15:26] ---
Is that any way to answer me, lead actor?
[15:29] ---
You don't have any time for nonsense
when you're playing off of me.
[15:37] ---
Understood!
[15:39] ---
I'll attack you like you won't believe!
[15:43] ---
My lecture fee isn't cheap.
[15:45] ---
Right!
[15:46] ---
Is the fee 1,000 yen?
[15:47] ---
Are you looking for a fight?
[15:50] ---
Welcome back.
[15:50] ---
Assistant Director
of "Mid-Afternoon Star"
Hayato Isomori
[15:51] ---
The next scene is with both of you.
Are you ready?
[15:55] ---
Yes!
[15:56] ---
Saijyo, Saijyo!
[15:58] ---
Yes.
[15:59] ---
It looks like you put a smile on his face, but
be careful he doesn't steal scenes from you.
[16:06] ---
Oh, please. It'll be 100 years too soon
before somebody steals a scene from me.
[16:13] ---
Did he steal something else?
[16:15] ---
J-Just maybe like a drink...
[16:19] ---
Okay, let's go.
[16:19] ---
Mid-Afternoon Star
[16:22] ---
Ready? Action!
[16:25] ---
Sorry. It's my policy
to never get into a losing battle.
[16:30] ---
I don't want anyone dying on my table.
[16:37] ---
I don't want to lose.
That's why I want your skill.
[16:42] ---
Would you let go of me?
[16:43] ---
That hurts, you damn ogre.
[16:46] ---
I can save that life if I have you.
[16:48] ---
I want you.
[16:52] ---
Saijyo, don't let him eat you alive.
[16:56] ---
You're supposed to say,
"I want your skills," idiot.
[16:59] ---
If you're just begging me,
even a child could do that.
[17:02] ---
I want some kind of guarantee
that I can trust you with my skill.
[17:07] ---
Fine. Come see my next operation.
[17:10] ---
A bit of skill isn't going to persuade me.
[17:13] ---
Cut!
[17:14] ---
Okay!
[17:15] ---
- Azumaya, that was great!
- Great job! It gave me chills!
[17:17] ---
The truth is, I realized it.
[17:20] ---
Ever since we first shared a scene,
[17:23] ---
I thought, "This guy really is scary."
[17:28] ---
Tired?
[17:30] ---
Takato...
[17:32] ---
An actor like you who's a drawn sword
can take a big mental toll.
[17:36] ---
I'm sure it's tough,
but you have to get used to it.
[17:39] ---
It gets a little easier as you become
more experienced. Don't get worn out here.
[17:43] ---
And that scene we did wasn't bad.
I figure it's worth a compliment.
[17:49] ---
Then...
[17:50] ---
A-Azumaya?
[17:52] ---
Would you let go of me?
[17:54] ---
No way.
[17:55] ---
- Where do you mean to take me?
- Just right there.
[17:57] ---
Hey, cut it out! Give me a break!
I have a bad feeling about this.
[17:58] ---
Azumaya is so playful.
[18:01] ---
I won't do anything bad to you.
[18:02] ---
That's so charming.
[18:02] ---
You expect me to believe that?
[18:04] ---
Hey, let go of me! Let go, I said!
[18:07] ---
Manager! Manager! Mr. Sasaki!
[18:09] ---
- At your service!
- Help—
[18:10] ---
Mr. Sasaki, I'll take Takato home today.
[18:14] ---
Oh, really? Okay, thank you.
[18:17] ---
Oh man, something mean
has attached to Saijyo, huh?
[18:20] ---
My condolences.
[18:23] ---
Weren't you just exhausted a minute ago?
[18:26] ---
Yes, half of me was.
[18:28] ---
But the other half was getting hot for you and
I had to hold back from throwing myself on you!
[18:38] ---
I want you.
[18:42] ---
I want you, Takato.
[18:44] ---
I can't look away.
He's drawing me towards him.
[18:47] ---
Damn it. His gravitational pull
is out of this world.
[18:57] ---
I thought maybe this would be too soon,
since you rejected me just the other day.
[19:04] ---
But I can't make myself hold back
when it comes to you, Takato.
[19:09] ---
You saw me on that phone video, right?
[19:11] ---
I was envious of you,
so you should be angry with me.
[19:15] ---
Really? When I think I got close enough
to the person I idolized to say that to me...
[19:22] ---
I was thrilled.
[19:24] ---
I thought I could milk that video for a while.
[19:27] ---
What am I, a cow?
[19:29] ---
I mean, I don't quite understand... What?
[19:33] ---
It just means that as much as I idolize you,
Takato, I'm in love with you, too.
[19:40] ---
Wait. Don't look at me like that.
It's like you're confessing your love to me.
[19:45] ---
But I really am confessing my love to you.
[19:50] ---
Please, Takato.
[19:53] ---
Just once.
[19:55] ---
Please let me have sex with you.
[19:58] ---
The "Man I Want To Be Hugged By", huh?
[20:01] ---
Damn it. Women know
what they're talking about.
[20:03] ---
No, no, no, wait!
[20:05] ---
Don't let him spellbind you! Think about this!
[20:07] ---
A man with another man!
[20:09] ---
That's just catnip for the media!
[20:11] ---
Tell him there's no way we can do this!
[20:13] ---
Please.
[20:16] ---
It's okay, right?
[20:18] ---
Please say yes.
[20:22] ---
No, wait a second...
[20:24] ---
I can't.
[20:38] ---
I found a good spot.
[20:44] ---
Who's the guy that said, "Just one more time?"
[20:47] ---
Sorry! I just couldn't stop.
[20:49] ---
You're a nefarious demon with an angelic face!
[20:52] ---
Soul
[20:52] ---
It's because I'm young, I'm sorry!
[20:54] ---
Are you calling me an old man?
[20:56] ---
No!
[20:57] ---
Sheesh.
[20:59] ---
The "Man I Want To Be Hugged By,"
numbers one and two, sharing the same bed...
[21:03] ---
It's so brilliantly pointless.
[21:05] ---
It's okay! Takato, you're my number one
"man I want to hug"!
[21:11] ---
If you think that was cute,
I'll put a deadly curse on you.
[21:14] ---
I'll be back in first place next year.
[21:16] ---
Just you wait.
[21:18] ---
Then I'll aim to be your number one
"man I want to be hugged by," Takato!
[21:22] ---
With all my strength!
[21:25] ---
Hmph, do what you want.
[21:28] ---
I can do what I want?
[21:31] ---
Yeah. If you can win the award for Best Actor.
[21:34] ---
I will! I'll do my best!
[21:36] ---
Incidentally,
I intend to eat you alive, lead actor.
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Okay!
[21:41] ---
Damn it! What is this angelic power of his?
[21:45] ---
In the world of show business,
it's eat or be eaten!
[21:47] ---
Junta Azumaya!
[21:49] ---
I swear I'll eat you next time!
[23:25] ---
He's been oddly distant for the past few days.
[23:29] ---
It's a common thing.
[23:31] ---
It's that "Wham, bam, thank you ma'am."
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But after everything?
[23:35] ---
Hug 2: "I guess he's already over me."
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