9 - …I guess you two are close.

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[00:01] ---
    I, Takato Saijo, the extremely popular actor,
[00:04] ---
    have had nurses swoon over me
    from the moment I was born into this world.
[00:09] ---
    In kindergarten, the teacher
    and all the girls worshipped me as a prince.
[00:14] ---
    Throughout school, girls would line up on
    Valentine's Day to present me with chocolate.
[00:20] ---
    My heart skips a beat
    at every iteration of you, Mr. Saijo.
[00:22] ---
    You must have been very popular as a child.
[00:24] ---
    Oh, no, I wouldn't say that.
[00:26] ---
    Of course I was popular.
[00:29] ---
    Not particularly.
[00:31] ---
    Oh, come on. I can't believe that!
[00:34] ---
    After all, you were the Sexiest Man Alive
    for five years straight!
[00:38] ---
    Past tense.
[00:39] ---
    This is your grandmother, Suzuko Saijo, right?
[00:43] ---
    I understand she was
    the marquee player of a small theater.
[00:46] ---
    Was she an influence on you?
[00:48] ---
    Yes, certainly.
[00:50] ---
    When I was eight, I saw a dramatic reading
    with her, which kindled my interest for acting.
[00:55] ---
    When I told her I wanted
    to try that someday, she said...
[00:58] ---
    That someday...
[01:01] ---
    is now.
[01:04] ---
    I'm grateful to my grandmother.
[01:06] ---
    Thanks to her, I am who I am today.
[01:09] ---
    And entering the entertainment world
    made me more popular than ever.
[01:14] ---
    I really like you, even if you hate me.
[01:18] ---
    Who said that to me again?
SIGN    hug9 "...I guess you two are close."
[02:54] ---
    Long time no see, Boss.
[02:56] ---
    Oh, has it been that long?
[02:59] ---
    I see you every day on TV and in magazines.
[03:02] ---
    I'm kept busy, thanks to you.
[03:05] ---
    Nitto Talent Agency
    President
    Kinue Hanabusa
[03:05] ---
    This is from the sponsor
    of the commercial you shot in Hawaii.
[03:09] ---
    It's appreciation for helping him
    create a great commercial.
[03:12] ---
    I'm touched.
[03:14] ---
    I love the wine, but I'm
    especially pleased that he was happy.
[03:18] ---
    You never change.
[03:22] ---
    You've had the face of a professional
    ever since you were a kid.
[03:28] ---
    Nitto Talent Agency
    Takato Saijo
[03:28] ---
    I want to make the former president proud,
    since he scouted me first.
[03:32] ---
    I think you've made him plenty proud.
[03:34] ---
    Takato Saijo's
    Manager
    Takumi Sasaki
[03:34] ---
    Right now you're the cash cow for Nitto Talent.
[03:38] ---
    Takato, once in a while,
    you should allow yourself to spread your wings.
[03:44] ---
    I agree with that.
[03:47] ---
    Work would still come in either way.
[03:49] ---
    So I think you could
    take a break and spread your wings.
[03:52] ---
    Thank you.
[03:54] ---
    But right now I'm enjoying work
    more than anything.
[03:57] ---
    I figured you would say that.
[03:58] ---
    Your rehearsals for "The Red Leaf Ogre"
    will get grueling tomorrow,
[04:01] ---
    so today's your last day to relax for a while.
    What do you want to do?
[04:07] ---
    Put! Me! Down!
[04:09] ---
    You insatiable angel!
[04:11] ---
    I just came here to drink wine!
[04:14] ---
    Damn you! Just get the prosciutto out!
[04:16] ---
    Yes, I will later, but for now,
    I'll have you, Takato.
[04:16] ---
    Mitsuya Production
    Junta Azumaya
[04:19] ---
    Don't talk about me like you're ordering a beer!
[04:22] ---
    I like you better than beer, Takato.
[04:24] ---
    Shut up!
[04:28] ---
    Chunta.
[04:29] ---
    Takato, call me "Chunta" more.
[04:35] ---
    Don't look at me like that.
[04:37] ---
    When I didn't even know where you
    were looking before.
[04:41] ---
    ONE YEAR AGO
[04:43] ---
    It's a pleasure to meet you.
[04:44] ---
    I'm Junta Azumaya from Mitsuya Production.
[04:48] ---
    Junta Azumaya?
[04:51] ---
    At first glance, he passes muster.
[04:54] ---
    But my eyes are not so merciful.
[04:57] ---
    His face... half-Japanese?
[04:59] ---
    Prominent features, but refined.
[05:03] ---
    His body... Hey, how tall is he?
[05:05] ---
    And he's got an irritatingly good body figure.
[05:09] ---
    And his presence?
[05:11] ---
    Ugh, turn that damn aura down.
[05:14] ---
    I look forward to working with you.
[05:15] ---
    Yeah.
[05:17] ---
    Aggregate rating: High quality.
[05:27] ---
    I don't know why he entered this business,
[05:30] ---
    but he has those eyes
    that don't know where they're looking.
[05:35] ---
    Mr. Saijo, I wonder what it is that I want?
[05:38] ---
    Talent without the desire to drive it
    is like an unused treasure.
[05:44] ---
    That's right.
[05:45] ---
    There's no way I could ever lose
    to this half-hearted guy.
[05:48] ---
    Come at me. I'll challenge you.
[05:50] ---
    I'll challenge you as an actor, as the Sexiest Man
    of the Year, all of it, and you'll never get—
[05:59] ---
    Hey.
[06:01] ---
    What the hell?
[06:02] ---
    He had these eyes?
[06:05] ---
    Azu... maya.
[06:08] ---
    H-He's going to eat me.
[06:10] ---
    Saijo! Azumaya!
[06:12] ---
    Are you okay?
[06:14] ---
    Here, towels!
[06:17] ---
    I'm not that wet,
    so please take care of Azumaya.
[06:22] ---
    Sorry. But thanks.
[06:24] ---
    Not at all.
[06:25] ---
    I'm going to get some rest in the location bus
    until we're ready.
[06:35] ---
    Th-That was terrifying.
[06:40] ---
    No way. I was overpowered?
[06:43] ---
    I won't accept it.
[06:45] ---
    I won't accept it!
[06:48] ---
    Hello? Oh, Takato?
[06:49] ---
    M-Mr. Sasaki.
[06:51] ---
    Please accept all of the jobs
    that are currently on hold.
[06:55] ---
    No, no. It's okay.
[06:57] ---
    Cram it all in.
[06:59] ---
    I'll be fine. Thank you.
[07:03] ---
    I'm the one who's better.
[07:05] ---
    As an actor and as a man.
[07:11] ---
    My fever isn't going down.
[07:13] ---
    In fact, is it getting worse?
[07:17] ---
    Damn it!
[07:18] ---
    Slap on a cooling gel sheet, get some glucose,
[07:21] ---
    chug a 4,000-yen energy drink,
    get fired up again, and it'll work out!
[07:32] ---
    I'm fine.
[07:34] ---
    I can perform normally.
[07:37] ---
    Mr. Saijo, are you not feeling well?
[07:50] ---
    I think my nail hit him, too.
[07:54] ---
    Why are you the one who realized it? Damn it.
[07:58] ---
    It's frustrating.
[07:59] ---
    His star power keeps getting brighter.
[08:02] ---
    There are times when even I'm drawn to him.
[08:06] ---
    What'll happen if I lose?
[08:11] ---
    I kind of feel like I'm going to fall.
[08:13] ---
    My body is heavy.
[08:15] ---
    I'm staggering.
[08:16] ---
    Damn it.
    I need to stand up straight.
[08:21] ---
    Huh... What?
[08:25] ---
    It feels warm.
[08:26] ---
    Who is it?
[08:28] ---
    Mr. Saijo, I've fallen in love with you.
[08:32] ---
    Who...
[08:33] ---
    I'm sorry. Even if you hate me...
[08:35] ---
    Who was that?
[08:40] ---
    Can I keep liking you?
[08:43] ---
    Chunta?
[08:46] ---
    Takato?
[08:47] ---
    It couldn't be... You...
[08:51] ---
    No, that was a dream.
[08:53] ---
    I thought it was a dream.
    Don't tell me it was him?
[08:57] ---
    Wh-Whoa, whoa, whoa! Time out!
[08:59] ---
    What's wrong, Takato?
[09:01] ---
    O-Oh, um...
[09:07] ---
    Hey, w-wait, wait, Chunta.
[09:11] ---
    Hold on a second.
[09:12] ---
    There's something wrong with my heart.
[09:14] ---
    Huh? Is your heart beating fast, Takato?
[09:17] ---
    No, you... I bet yours is, too!
[09:21] ---
    Let go of me!
[09:23] ---
    It is. My heart has always been
    beating fast for you, Takato.
[09:29] ---
    You probably didn't know that.
[09:33] ---
    Yeah, I didn't know, you idiot.
[09:37] ---
    Takato, show me your face.
[09:42] ---
    Takato, who do you belong to?
[09:45] ---
    Don't run away, and look at me.
[09:48] ---
    I couldn't run away if I tried.
[09:50] ---
    There is no path of escape.
[09:52] ---
    Now that I think about it,
    maybe this was inevitable.
[09:57] ---
    That day...
[09:58] ---
    ever since I looked into those eyes...
[10:00] ---
    or maybe from the very beginning.
[10:09] ---
    You felt that more than usual, huh?
[10:11] ---
    Will you show me one more time?
[10:14] ---
    Forget it! I can't!
[10:15] ---
    In fact, until "The Red Leaf Ogre" is over,
    you're forbidden from touching me!
[10:19] ---
    And you have a drama series to shoot!
[10:22] ---
    Your costar is the famous Yurie Kurokawa.
[10:24] ---
    Focus on your work!
[10:26] ---
    But...
[10:27] ---
    Working on the stage takes stamina.
[10:29] ---
    Let me conserve my strength. All right?
[10:32] ---
    Okay. Roger that.
[10:34] ---
    I'm exhausted! I sleep now!
[10:37] ---
    This is no time to spread my wings.
[10:40] ---
    I need to focus on work.
[10:44] ---
    Former Stage Actress
    Suzuko Saijo
[10:49] ---
    Suzuko, I'm going to be in a play.
[10:52] ---
    This one.
[10:56] ---
    And who's your costar?
[10:57] ---
    Kozaburo Nakata.
[11:00] ---
    That's hilarious.
[11:03] ---
    Don't let him steal the show.
[11:05] ---
    I'll steal the show from that ill-natured old fart!
[11:09] ---
    You'll see, Suzuko!
[11:11] ---
    Show me what you've got.
[11:15] ---
    Your acting style is quite grounded.
[11:18] ---
    That's not necessarily a bad thing.
[11:21] ---
    But when your heart
    goes hand-in-hand with your acting...
[11:26] ---
    I'm sure you'll soar.
[11:31] ---
    I haven't dreamed about Suzuko
    for a long time.
[11:40] ---
    CHUNTA
[11:42] ---
    Good morning, Takato!
[11:44] ---
    Oh. I told you I don't need
    a wake-up call every morning.
[11:49] ---
    This is a call to hear your voice
    right after waking up.
[11:53] ---
    Has something happened?
[11:56] ---
    Never mind me. You have
    an important scene to shoot today, don't you?
[12:00] ---
    You'd better focus.
[12:01] ---
    Right. You, too, Takato.
[12:03] ---
    Good luck with the premiere
    of "The Red Leaf Ogre." Talk to you later.
[12:07] ---
    I'm surprised he could tell just by my voice.
[12:10] ---
    Even though we haven't
    seen each other in a while.
[12:13] ---
    Forbidden to touch, huh?
[12:18] ---
    Concentrate on work!
[12:22] ---
    THE RED LEAF OGRE
[12:23] ---
    Suzuko diligently went and watched
    all of my stage performances.
[12:27] ---
    That's why I feel it even now.
[12:33] ---
    Mr. Usaka!
[12:35] ---
    So you're back home, huh?
[12:37] ---
    TV-J General Producer
    Kazuomi Usaka
[12:38] ---
    Business is booming, eh?
[12:40] ---
    Thanks to you. The show sold out in minutes.
[12:43] ---
    With that lineup of staff and cast,
    it's no wonder people want to see it.
[12:46] ---
    But they won't be satisfied unless
    the performances exceed their expectations.
[12:50] ---
    Yes, that's what Takato said, too.
[12:53] ---
    I'll be watching carefully.
[12:55] ---
    Yes, please do.
[13:03] ---
    Mr. Saijo, you were
    just thinking about him, weren't you?
[13:04] ---
    Japan Arts Enterprise
    Chihiro Ayagi
[13:09] ---
    I-I certainly was not thinking
    about that sparkly insatiable angel!
[13:15] ---
    What's wrong?
[13:16] ---
    Nothing. Normally, this is where
    that malicious angel would suddenly appear.
[13:20] ---
    He's not coming. I told him not to.
[13:23] ---
    You mean...
[13:26] ---
    The curtain's going up. Focus.
[13:29] ---
    I know.
[13:31] ---
    Focus.
[13:44] ---
    A flute?
[13:48] ---
    A robe made of red leaves.
[13:50] ---
    Don't tell me. The ogress, Kureha?!
[13:52] ---
    Oh? Wasn't that ogress' head hunted down
    and chopped off ages ago? By humans?
[14:00] ---
    Are you a man?! Who are you?!
[14:04] ---
    This is the Hidden Door.
[14:06] ---
    So of course I must be an ogre, yes?
[14:10] ---
    Please stand back, Lord Shigesada!
[14:12] ---
    We shall handle this!
[14:16] ---
    Stand down, you two!
    As I said, we didn't come here to fight.
[14:20] ---
    Hey! I just came here to talk!
[14:23] ---
    Talk? What do humans have to say
    as they attack an ogre?
[14:32] ---
    Why do I catch glimpses of his face even here?
[14:39] ---
    You want this blood, don't you?
[14:41] ---
    You can't resist your instinct.
[14:46] ---
    Come then, Shigesada.
[14:52] ---
    That's it, Shigesada.
[14:54] ---
    When you come to your senses,
    Kureha's earnest wish will come true.
[14:58] ---
    We'll be able to destroy the capital
    and build our world!
[15:09] ---
    Shigesada?!
[15:10] ---
    It's not that I can't focus.
[15:13] ---
    In fact, more than usual...
[15:19] ---
    Shigesada is to become
    the leader of the Hidden Door?
[15:21] ---
    Yes.
[15:23] ---
    But I haven't carried out my mission yet.
[15:25] ---
    I'm the leader of the Hidden Door!
[15:28] ---
    I have to destroy the capital
    and build the ogre world.
[15:31] ---
    Not with human hands, but with ogre hands.
    That was Lady Kureha's dying wish.
[15:36] ---
    Then why am I here, at the Hidden Door?
    Why have I...
[15:42] ---
    Shigesada? Was I just a pawn
    to awaken Shigesada's abilities?
[15:47] ---
    You have fulfilled your role.
[15:50] ---
    I can become neither ogre nor human.
[15:54] ---
    Where do I belong?
[15:57] ---
    Tsunewaka's feelings
    have penetrated deep in my mind.
[16:00] ---
    What is this sensation?
[16:08] ---
    Mother.
[16:19] ---
    Mr. Saijo, are you okay?
[16:22] ---
    Maybe you threw yourself too exuberantly?
[16:24] ---
    If you don't save your energy, you'll—
[16:25] ---
    You better not be saving your energy.
[16:28] ---
    Try to steal the show from me, Shigesada.
[16:32] ---
    This isn't like me.
[16:36] ---
    Takato Saijo is a cool actor
    who plays it by the book.
[16:41] ---
    I calculate the role and where I stand,
[16:43] ---
    then perfectly control the play
    with my acting ability and sense of balance.
[16:46] ---
    That's right. We're ogres.
[16:49] ---
    Ogres that kill and devour humans!
[16:52] ---
    But then why...
[16:53] ---
    Turn the capital into the color of red leaves!
[16:57] ---
    Why do I have this burning feeling in my chest?
[17:02] ---
    Why?
[17:07] ---
    Shigesada, my little brother,
[17:10] ---
    we have a cursed fate.
[17:17] ---
    I'll cut it down with Little Crow here!
[17:29] ---
    It's beautiful.
[17:33] ---
    Propelling me from the bottom of my heart...
[17:37] ---
    Passion welling up inside me...
[17:40] ---
    When did it start?
[17:45] ---
    Chunta.
[17:47] ---
    You always threaten me.
[17:52] ---
    You stole the title
    of Sexiest Man of the Year from me.
[17:55] ---
    You stole a lead role from me, and then...
[17:57] ---
    you stole my heart.
[18:06] ---
    Chunta.
[18:15] ---
    Chunta!
[18:18] ---
    If I have you, then I could...
[18:43] ---
    It's so bright.
[18:47] ---
    I want to see him.
[18:53] ---
    Mr. Saijo, you were a wonderful Tsunewaka!
[18:56] ---
    I had goose pimples!
[18:57] ---
    Takato, I have just one word for you.
[18:57] ---
    Theater Company
    "Southern News Agency"
    Theater Director
    Kazuki Kitano
[19:01] ---
    Bravo!
[19:04] ---
    Chihi, you did better than I imagined, too.
    That was a great performance.
[19:08] ---
    How was your first performance
    on the stage with Takato?
[19:11] ---
    Well, Mr. Saijo is seriously incredible.
[19:15] ---
    Ow!
[19:16] ---
    You did good, Ayagi.
[19:17] ---
    You gave a nice, passionate performance.
[19:22] ---
    I know I can do a lot better.
[19:24] ---
    I'll show you next time.
[19:28] ---
    Show me what you've got.
[19:32] ---
    It looks like "The Red Leaf Ogre"
    will be your next major representative work.
[19:36] ---
    Mr. Sasaki.
[19:38] ---
    Yes?
[19:39] ---
    A while ago, I was taken to the hospital, right?
[19:43] ---
    The person who carried me there, um...
[19:46] ---
    Takato...
[19:48] ---
    You want to know who it was? Do you?
[19:50] ---
    I've wanted to tell you all this time!
[19:52] ---
    I can finally say it!
[19:54] ---
    N-Never mind.
[19:55] ---
    Don't be like that! Ask me!
[19:59] ---
    Hello? Oh, Azumaya! Good evening.
[20:03] ---
    You're here to abduct him?
[20:05] ---
    I see. As always, you're right on time.
[20:08] ---
    Well, please take good care of—
[20:10] ---
    So you do mean to abduct me!
[20:13] ---
    You criminal angel!
[20:19] ---
    Good work today, Takato.
[20:21] ---
    Why are you here?
[20:23] ---
    You're forbidden to touch me.
[20:26] ---
    Still, I wanted to see you and say,
    "Good work," on the night of your premiere.
[20:33] ---
    I wanted to see the premiere
    of "The Red Leaf Ogre,"
[20:35] ---
    because I can only see
    "opening night" Takato on opening night.
[20:39] ---
    It's a little frustrating that I didn't.
[20:41] ---
    The last showing.
[20:43] ---
    I'll reserve you a seat.
[20:46] ---
    So until then, stay fired up for your drama.
[20:49] ---
    If you cut any corners with your performance,
    I won't forgive you.
[20:54] ---
    Okay!
[20:57] ---
    I'll give you a ride.
[21:00] ---
    Can I keep liking you?
[21:03] ---
    I wasn't able to answer him.
[21:06] ---
    Well, I can answer him someday, if I feel like it.
[21:10] ---
    That "someday" is now.
[21:17] ---
    Takato? Is something wrong?
[21:19] ---
    I-It's nothing!
[21:21] ---
    Takato, wait!
[21:24] ---
    Get away from me!
[22:59] ---
    Hey, what's with this hand?
[23:01] ---
    Oh, it moved by itself.
[23:03] ---
    I told you, touching is off-limits.
[23:06] ---
    Kissing is okay, right?
[23:08] ---
    No! It's bad for the heart!
[23:10] ---
    The heart?
    You mean I make yours go pitter-pat?
[23:14] ---
    Dummy! Don't get carried away!
[23:20] ---
    Independent
    Photographer
    Jiro Hasegawa
[23:22] ---
    I guess you two are close.
[23:26] ---
    I've made up my mind
    about a lot of things here,
[23:29] ---
    about work, about my feelings for Takato.
[23:33] ---
    I've made up my mind, too.
[23:36] ---
    hug 10
    "We're breaking up, Chunta."