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E9 - I Am a Cat

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[00:11] Wadagaki
    Sorry I'm late today.
[00:16] Wadagaki
    You're still homeless, huh?
[00:27] Donraku
    This nation really will fall
    due to incompetent politicians.
[00:32] Donraku
    Those damn nepo-baby Diet members—
[00:37] (Flashback) Wadagaki
    Mom, I've been wondering.
    Why do you turn off the TV?
[00:42] (Flashback) Mom
    Because we're gonna eat.
    Come on, sit up straight.
[00:50] (Flashback) Wadagaki
    You always turn off the TV
    when Donraku comes on.
[00:56] (Flashback) Mom
    We promised not to talk about that anymore.
[00:59] (Flashback) Wadagaki
    We used to have tons of pictures of him up.
[01:02] (Flashback) Wadagaki
    How long are you gonna hide it?
[01:04] (Flashback) Wadagaki
    I might see him in Tokyo.
[01:06] (Flashback) Mom
    I'm saying this for your sake.
[01:09] (Flashback) Mom
    Once you grow up, someday you'll
    understand, whether you like it or not.
[01:17] (Flashback) Wadagaki
    Um, excuse me. Is the
    audition in this building?
[01:21] (Flashback) Applicant A
    I dunno. Look it up yourself, why don't you?
[01:26] (Flashback) Mitsuya
    Are you auditioning today?
[01:27] (Flashback) Wadagaki
    Huh? Uh, yes.
[01:30] (Flashback) Mitsuya
    Then let's go together.
[01:39] (Flashback) Wadagaki
    Thank you for earlier.
[01:41] (Flashback) Mitsuya
    It's totally fine. That map
    was impossible to understand.
[01:45] (Flashback) Wadagaki
    Yeah. I just came to Tokyo yesterday.
[01:49] (Flashback) Mitsuya
    What? Wow.
[01:51] (Flashback) Mitsuya
    That must've made it
    even harder to understand.
[01:53] (Flashback) Mitsuya
    Where are you from?
[01:54] (Flashback) Wadagaki
    Oita.
[01:56] (Flashback) Mitsuya
    Is that why your backpack's so big?
[01:58] (Flashback) Wadagaki
    I even packed everything I need.
[02:01] (Flashback) Mitsuya
    What? Really?
[02:03] (Flashback) Wadagaki
    You didn't bring anything?
[02:05] (Flashback) Mitsuya
    Oh, right. I didn't notice.
[02:11] (Flashback) Wadagaki
    You seem so calm. You're not nervous at all.
[02:18] (Flashback) Mitsuya
    I actually just noticed
    since you mentioned it,
[02:21] (Flashback) Mitsuya
    but I seem to have forgotten my bag
     at home because I was so nervous.
[02:30] (Flashback) Wadagaki
    What? Seriously?
[02:33] (Flashback) Mitsuya
    I'm Mitsuya Yuki. Nice to meet you.
[02:36] (Flashback) Wadagaki
    I thought if I became an idol
    I'd be able to meet my dad.
[02:39] (Flashback) Mitsuya
    That's a nice dream.
    I'm sure it'll come true.
[02:45] (Flashback) Wadagaki
    Why did you audition, Mitsuya-san?
[02:48] (Flashback) Mitsuya
    I think my reason's a bit like yours.
[02:51] (Flashback) Mitsuya
    Like my father, I wanted to
    make people laugh and cry.
[02:56] (Flashback) Mitsuya
    I wanted to get a job in entertainment
    that would let me move people's hearts.
[03:01] (Flashback) Wadagaki
    That's amazing! Your dad's an entertainer?
[03:04] (Flashback) Mitsuya
    Oh, but I didn't tell him I'm auditioning.
[03:07] (Flashback) Mitsuya
    My father said he'd introduce me
    to some people in the business he knows,
[03:11] (Flashback) Mitsuya
    but then I wouldn't be
    doing it myself, you know?
[03:14] (Flashback) Wadagaki
    That sounds like a wasted opportunity.
[03:16] (Flashback) Mitsuya
    Not at all.
[03:18] (Flashback) Mitsuya
    I don't want people to say I only
    got the job because of my father.
[03:21] (Flashback) Mitsuya
    He honed his art all on his own.
[03:26] (Flashback) Wadagaki
    Huh.
[03:27] (Flashback) Wadagaki
    I'm kind of jealous.
[03:30] (Flashback) Mitsuya
    Oh, sorry. I shouldn't have said all that.
[03:32] (Flashback) Mitsuya
    Sorry. Forget what I said.
[03:35] (Flashback) Wadagaki
    It's totally fine. I'm used to it.
[03:41] (Flashback) Mitsuya
    It'd be great if we both passed the audition.
[03:46] (Flashback) Wadagaki
    I had the same thought!
[03:48] (Flashback) Mitsuya
    Really?
[04:19] (Flashback) Mitsuya
    Sorry, I know this was sudden!
[04:21] (Flashback) Wadagaki
    It's fine.
[04:23] (Flashback) Wadagaki
    I was glad to hear from you, Mitsuya-san.
[04:27] (Flashback) Mitsuya
    So, listen...
[04:29] (Flashback) Wadagaki
    Yeah?
[04:30] (Flashback) Mitsuya
    I got a call after that.
[04:32] (Flashback) Wadagaki
    Yeah.
[04:33] (Flashback) Mitsuya
    They called me in for a final screening.
[04:36] (Flashback) Wadagaki
    Really? That's great!
[04:38] (Flashback) Mitsuya
    I wanted to tell you in person.
[04:43] (Flashback) Mitsuya
    What about you, Sakura-chan?
    Did you get your results yet?
[04:45] (Flashback) Wadagaki
    No, nothing.
[04:48] (Flashback) Mitsuya
    Then you still have a chance.
[04:49] (Flashback) Wadagaki
    Really?
[04:50] (Flashback) Mitsuya
    They're still deciding.
    They didn't tell me anything else.
[04:55] (Flashback) Mitsuya
    But I'm sure you'd pass another audition.
[04:59] (Flashback) Wadagaki
    Yeah. I'm broke, so I can't
    even go back home now.
[05:05] (Flashback) Mitsuya
    If it comes to it, I'll ask
    my father if he has any ideas.
[05:09] (Flashback) Wadagaki
    What does your dad do?
[05:12] (Flashback) Mitsuya
    Oh, right. Sorry.
[05:15] (Flashback) Wadagaki
    You don't have to hide it.
[05:17] (Flashback) Mitsuya
    It's embarrassing.
[05:20] (Flashback) Wadagaki
    What? Why? You should hold your head high.
[05:23] (Flashback) Wadagaki
    You passed the audition on your own merits.
[05:27] (Flashback) Mitsuya
    My dad is a storyteller.
    Do you know about rakugo?
[05:31] (Flashback) Wadagaki
    Yeah.
[05:32] (Flashback) Mitsuya
    He's on TV a lot.
[05:35] (Flashback) Mitsuya
    He had a reputation for casually
    saying things that upset people,
[05:38] (Flashback) Mitsuya
    so I was a little embarrassed about it.
[05:41] (Flashback) Mitsuya
    Maybe you know him. His name is Donraku.
[05:47] (Flashback) Wadagaki
    Huh...
SIGN    Mitsuya Yuki
SIGN    Mitsuya Yuki
SIGN    ...High School, Saitama...
SIGN    Running Long Jump - Final Group 1
SIGN    Mitsuya Yuki
SIGN    Donraku
SIGN    Donraku TV
SIGN    Donraku child
SIGN    ...has commitment issues and previously
     acknowledged affairs in the past.
SIGN    ...influential rakugo storyteller Master Shofutei Donraku.
SIGN    Previously divorced...? A deep dive!
SIGN    ...children also storytellers? Rakugo storyteller Shofutei Donraku-san...
SIGN    ...results of our investigation
    revealed their identities...
SIGN    secret lovechild
SIGN    Donraku
SIGN    secret lovechild
SIGN    ...Master Shofutei Donraku has multiple secret children...
SIGN    "I don't need to apologize!"
    
SIGN     Cheating and infidelity.
SIGN    Living Room Advisor – Shofutei...
    ...denies numerous allegations.
[06:21] (Flashback) Wadagaki
    What is it, Mom?
[06:24] Mom
    A letter arrived for you.
[06:27] Mom
    It said it was from a place
    called Gray Dog Agency.
[06:30] (Flashback) Wadagaki
    It finally arrived.
    It must be the audition results.
[06:34] Mom
    I know that.
[06:36] (Flashback) Wadagaki
    How?
[06:37] Mom
    Because I opened it right away.
[06:39] (Flashback) Wadagaki
    Oh, right.
[06:45] (Flashback) Wadagaki
    Mom?
[06:47] Mom
    "After a fair and impartial review,
[06:49] Mom
    we regret to inform you that
    you did not pass the audition."
[06:52] Mom
    "The judges hope to see you try again should
    the opportunity present itself," apparently.
[07:00] (Flashback) Wadagaki
    What? That's it?
[07:03] Mom
    Right?
[07:04] Mom
    I thought there must be some mistake, so
    I called them, but they wouldn't talk to me.
[07:08] Mom
    You should be able to pass
    any audition you go out for.
[07:12] Mom
    You only live once.
[07:14] Mom
    You gotta do whatever it takes
    to make your dreams come true.
SIGN    Idol project "Mystery Kiss"
    debut & debut concert announced!
[07:37] (Flashback) Wadagaki
    Why did I fail?!
[07:38] (Flashback) Yamamoto
    What? Who are you?
[07:39] (Flashback) Wadagaki
    I'm Wadagaki. Wadagaki Sakura.
[07:42] (Flashback) Wadagaki
    We met at the audition.
[07:43] (Flashback) Yamamoto
    Oh, uh...
[07:45] (Flashback) Wadagaki
    How can I get in?
[07:47] (Flashback) Yamamoto
    Um, you know, we're a small agency that
    was just established. We're short-staffed.
[07:53] (Flashback) Yamamoto
    Three girls is the most we can look after.
[07:56] (Flashback) Mitsuya
    Sakura-chan?
[07:58] (Flashback) Wadagaki
    If I wasn't chosen to be one of them,
    then I'd like to know why!
[08:04] (Flashback) Yamamoto
    I don't remember the exact reason. Sorry.
[08:09] (Flashback) Wadagaki
    Mitsuya-san.
[08:10] (Flashback) Yamamoto
    What?
[08:11] (Flashback) Wadagaki
    What about Mitsuya-san?
[08:12] (Flashback) Yamamoto
    Mitsuya?
[08:13] (Flashback) Mitsuya
    Um...
[08:14] (Flashback) Ichimura
    Come on. Let's go.
[08:17] (Flashback) Yamamoto
    Oh, right. I remember now.
[08:21] (Flashback) Yamamoto
    You were the runner-up behind Mitsuya.
[08:25] (Flashback) Yamamoto
    You were so close.
    If only you had a bit more charm.
[08:28] (Flashback) Yamamoto
    Oh, I know. We're going to
    hold another audition.
[08:31] (Flashback) Yamamoto
    Why don't you practice until then?
[08:34] (Flashback) Yamamoto
    I'll be in touch. Thanks.
[08:38] (Flashback) Yamamoto
    Let's get going.
[08:52] (Flashback) Teacher
    Take a 15-minute break, and then we'll
    check your formation on the next pass.
[08:57] (Flashback) All
    Okay.
[08:58] (Flashback) Ichimura
    That girl was kind of crazy.
[09:00] (Flashback) Nikaido
    Who?
[09:01] (Flashback) Ichimura
    She was so desperate to know why she failed.
[09:04] (Flashback) Nikaido
    What? Of course she was desperate.
    What's crazy about that?
[09:08] (Flashback) Nikaido
    You know, your dancing is sloppy,
    and you're not getting any better.
[09:13] (Flashback) Nikaido
    Do you even want to do this?
[09:16] (Flashback) Ichimura
    My house is too cramped
    to practice on my own.
[09:18] (Flashback) Nikaido
    Oh, really? That must be so hard for you.
[09:22] (Flashback) Nikaido
    You're full of excuses. That other girl
    was way more motivated than you.
[09:25] (Flashback) Mitsuya
    Hey, come on.
[09:27] (Flashback) Ichimura
    Is this really worth getting worked up about?
[09:29] (Flashback) Nikaido
    If you're so unmotivated,
    why don't you just quit?
[09:31] (Flashback) Ichimura
    I told you, my family's actually really poor.
[09:35] (Flashback) Ichimura
    I need the money, so I'm not quitting.
[09:37] (Flashback) Mitsuya
    Quit it, you two.
[09:39] (Flashback) Ichimura
    You know, you talk about auditioning, but
    you've known the manager for a long time.
[09:46] (Flashback) Ichimura
    Sounds super shady to me.
[09:48] (Flashback) Mitsuya
    Hey, come on. The three of us
    are going to be a team.
[09:52] (Flashback) Mitsuya
    Let's try to work together, okay?
[09:53] (Flashback) Nikaido
    Why should I? I don't have time for that.
[09:57] (Flashback) Ichimura
    I've been trying to this whole time.
[09:59] (Flashback) Ichimura
    We've been forced to bend to her every whim.
[10:01] (Flashback) Mitsuya
    Maybe, but we're going to have to
    work together like this for a while.
[10:05] (Flashback) Nikaido
    You're too soft. Someone needs
    to give it to her straight.
[10:15] (Flashback) Mitsuya
    Fine. Then you should go solo, Nikaido-san.
[10:19] (Flashback) Mitsuya
    I want to go as far as I can with this team.
[10:23] (Flashback) Mitsuya
    Maybe it's selfish,
[10:26] (Flashback) Mitsuya
    but I understand how both of you feel,
    and I want to respect that.
[10:35] (Flashback) Nikaido
    What's your deal?
[10:38] (Flashback) Teacher
    If anything comes up,
    let me know by call or text.
[10:40] (Flashback) Both
    Good night.
[10:42] (Flashback) Teacher
    Good night.
[10:43] (Flashback) Nikaido
    Good night.
[10:51] (Flashback) Nikaido
    Here.
[10:53] (Flashback) Ichimura
    What?
[10:55] (Flashback) Nikaido
    Sorry about earlier.
[10:56] (Flashback) Ichimura
    Nikaido-san, you eat this stuff, too?
[10:59] (Flashback) Nikaido
    Today is special.
[11:02] (Flashback) Ichimura
    Thanks.
[11:03] (Flashback) Nikaido
    Why did you two want to become idols?
[11:09] (Flashback) Ichimura
    I don't have my own room at home.
[11:12] (Flashback) Ichimura
    The bathtub's the only place
    I can call my own.
[11:15] (Flashback) Ichimura
    So I want to move to a place with a huge tub.
[11:18] (Flashback) Ichimura
    In other words, I want to be rich.
[11:22] (Flashback) Nikaido
    Huh, I see.
[11:25] (Flashback) Nikaido
    You won't be able to afford a big tub
    if you're barely managing the choreography.
[11:29] (Flashback) Nikaido
    I wish you at least wouldn't
    hold me or Mitsuya-san back.
[11:33] (Flashback) Ichimura
    Sorry.
[11:35] (Flashback) Nikaido
    You're struggling with the B part, right?
    I'll show you a trick to doing it.
[11:41] (Flashback) Ichimura
    Thanks, I think.
[11:44] (Flashback) Ichimura
    What about you, Mitsuya-san?
[11:47] (Flashback) Mitsuya
    Why an idol?
[11:48] (Flashback) Ichimura
    Yeah.
[11:52] (Flashback) Mitsuya
    From watching my dad, I think.
[11:57] (Flashback) Nikaido
    God, just how much of a good girl are you?
[12:00] (Flashback) Mitsuya
    You think?
[12:01] (Flashback) Ichimura
    There aren't many girls like you these days.
[12:04] (Flashback) Cameraman
    Okay, let's try smiling more now.
[12:07] (Flashback) Cameraman
    Nice. Could you come forward?
[12:12] (Flashback) Cameraman
    This girl's got a powerful aura.
[12:15] (Flashback) Cameraman
    She's gonna be big.
[12:18] (Flashback) Yamamoto
    I know Nikaido is a winner, too.
[12:21] (Flashback) Yamamoto
    Actually, since her previous agency—
[12:23] (Flashback) Cameraman
    Oh, not her. This girl.
[12:28] (Flashback) Cameraman
    This Mitsuya girl.
[12:31] (Flashback) Yamamoto
    Oh, yeah.
[12:33] (Flashback) Cameraman
    It's like she's on another level.
[12:37] (Flashback) Producer
    Like I told you before, Yamamoto-chan...
[12:40] (Flashback) Yamamoto
    Yes.
[12:41] (Flashback) Producer
    I feel like Mitsuya-san was born
    with something different.
[12:47] (Flashback) Producer
    She's gonna turn into something incredible.
[12:49] (Flashback) President
    Sounds good to me.
[12:51] (Flashback) President
    Nikaido's talented. As long as she
    supports her, they'll make a good team.
[12:56] (Flashback) President
    Good morning. Good to see you again.
[12:58] (Flashback) All
    Good morning.
[12:59] (Flashback) President
    Good morning.
[13:00] (Flashback) Mitsuya
    What? A debut tour?
[13:03] (Flashback) Yamamoto
    Yeah. I worked really hard for this.
[13:05] (Flashback) Ichimura
    But I still don't have
    the choreography down yet.
[13:09] (Flashback) Yamamoto
    Oh, uh...
[13:11] (Flashback) Nikaido
    What is this?
[13:13] (Flashback) Yamamoto
    Oh, um...
[13:19] (Flashback) Yamamoto
    That's the artist photo we're gonna go with.
[13:23] (Flashback) President
    Be direct with them, Yamamoto-kun.
    Mitsuya is going to be the center.
[13:27] (Flashback) President
    You girls back her up
    and make Mystery Kiss big.
[13:29] Sign
    MAIN A Photo
[13:32] (Flashback) Yamamoto
    Thank you.
[13:34] (Flashback) Producer
    Let's book all the domes. All of them!
[13:44] (Flashback) Nikaido
    What's the meaning of this?
[13:48] (Flashback) Yamamoto
    Sorry, but the situation has changed.
[13:51] (Flashback) Nikaido
    This isn't what you promised!
[13:53] (Flashback) Yamamoto
    Let me explain it to you sometime.
[14:07] (Flashback) Mitsuya
    I'm home!
[14:10] (Flashback) Kumiko
    How could you be so selfish?
[14:12] (Flashback) Donraku
    I'm discussing it with you
    right now, aren't I?
[14:14] (Flashback) Mitsuya
    Dad, are you home?
[14:17] (Flashback) Donraku
    I think Yuki's ready to meet them.
[14:20] (Flashback) Kumiko
    This is a difficult time for Yuki.
    She can't do that.
[14:25] (Flashback) Kumiko
    Besides, if people find out about
    your relationships from that time—oh?
[14:32] (Flashback) Kumiko
    Yuki?
[14:37] (Flashback) Kumiko
    Say something if you're home.
[14:51] Sakurai
    You're one of the top ten most
    streamed artists in Japan right now.
[14:55] Sakurai
    That's incredible.
[14:57] Ichimura
    Because of the incident,
    not because of our talent.
[15:00] Sakurai
    So, have you given any thought to the future?
[15:04] Wadagaki
    Yes. I came here today with the intention
    of signing on with your agency.
[15:09] Ichimura
    Me, too.
[15:10] Sakurai
    I actually put together a plan for your
    future activities and upcoming schedule.
[15:16] Wadagaki
    Wow.
[15:17] Ichimura
    That said, I'm not ready yet emotionally—
[15:19] Sakurai
    We're currently negotiating
    for you to keep your name.
[15:22] Sakurai
    You'd be either the New Mystery Kiss or this.
SIGN    Kiss Miss
[15:27] Ichimura
    What? Ugh, no way.
[15:30] Wadagaki
    I certainly hope we can!
[15:33] Wadagaki
    Oh, would I continue using
    the same stage name?
[15:36] Sakurai
    What? You mean Mitsuya Yuki?
[15:40] Wadagaki
    Yes.
[15:41] Sakurai
    I don't know about that.
[15:45] Wadagaki
    Then could I get an advance on my rent?
[15:51] Sakurai
    Yeah, sure.
[15:53] Sakurai
    I look forward to working with you.
[15:56] Wadagaki
    Yeah!
[15:57] Ichimura
    It's strange, isn't it?
SIGN    Lost Cat!
[15:59] Ichimura
    Nobody paid attention to us before.
[16:03] Wadagaki
    But I'm glad things turned out this way.
[16:07] Ichimura
    You are? I didn't like it before,
    but now I want to wear a mask again.
[16:14] Ichimura
    I'd rather appear on TV
    without being recognized.
[16:18] Ichimura
    Lately I feel like all kinds of people
    are watching me, and it's scary.
[16:22] Wadagaki
    Isn't that what it means to be an idol?
[16:27] Ichimura
    You mentioned wanting to
    keep using Mitsuya-san's name.
[16:35] Wadagaki
    Can't I?
[16:36] Ichimura
    You were serious? Isn't that kind of crazy?
[16:43] Wadagaki
    Hey. Time to eat.
[17:12] Narration
    At first glance, they seemed
    to be enjoying brilliant careers
[17:15] Narration
    in the entertainment industry,
    but on the inside...
SIGN    On the inside—
[17:20] Ichimura
    I realized something.
[17:22] Ichimura
    We couldn't stay here and keep
    allowing ourselves to be exploited.
[17:27] Ichimura
    That's why we took our masks off.
[17:32] Ichimura
    We want people to see our real faces.
[17:35] Ichimura
    It was a difficult time.
[17:37] Ichimura
    I thought I'd become an idol, but
    not only was I forced to wear a mask,
[17:41] Ichimura
    I had to get dinner every night
    with a strange man my father's age.
[17:47] Ichimura
    I was paid to do it.
[17:50] Wadagaki
    Sorry.
[17:54] Wadagaki
    My dad abandoned my mom a long time ago.
[17:58] Wadagaki
    I've never met my real father.
[18:02] Wadagaki
    That's why I decided to become an idol.
[18:09] Wadagaki
    If you're watching this, Dad, contact me.
[18:13] Rena
    I knew they'd be on their guard.
[18:16] Rena
    So, you were questioned?
[18:18] Sato
    I made it through that fine,
    but I heard something interesting.
[18:23] Sato
    A few stray cats have died
    around that apartment.
[18:28] Sato
    What are you looking at?
[18:29] Rena
    The video we took that day.
[18:31] Rena
    Watch the office.
[18:34] Sato
    The lights are on.
[18:36] Rena
    And then they go out.
[18:39] Sato
    Huh? Wait a minute.
[18:45] Rena
    Hey! What are you doing?
[18:46] Sato
    Found it.
[18:50] Rena
    Do you always have to be so loud?
[18:53] Sato
    This is before Nikaido entered the office.
[18:55] Sato
    23:47. 23:21.
[18:58] Rena
    Huh? You're right.
[18:58] Otani
    Hello? One moment, please.
[18:59] Sato
    Which means...
[18:59] Rena
    What does it mean?
[19:01] Sato
    Rena-chan, phone for you. It's Donraku-san.
[19:22] (Flashback) Mitsuya
    Huh? Sakura-chan?
[19:25] (Flashback) Wadagaki
    Mitsuya-san, why are you here?
[19:28] (Flashback) Mitsuya
    What are you doing here?
[19:32] (Flashback) Wadagaki
    I don't have anywhere to stay right now.
[19:35] (Flashback) Mitsuya
    What? Do you want to stay at my place, then?
[19:40] (Flashback) Wadagaki
    You're a really nice person.
[19:43] (Flashback) Wadagaki
    I'm flat broke.
[19:45] (Flashback) Wadagaki
    I figured I'd be lucky
    if I could spend one night here.
[19:49] (Flashback) Wadagaki
    It was pouring earlier, you know?
[19:51] (Flashback) Wadagaki
    I jumped into a taxi.
[19:54] (Flashback) Wadagaki
    I didn't think I'd be able
    to get in so easily.
[19:58] (Flashback) Mitsuya
    You don't have a home?
[20:00] (Flashback) Wadagaki
    Not right now, so I'm prepared
    to live anywhere.
[20:05] (Flashback) Mitsuya
    We exchanged contact information.
    You could've called me anytime.
[20:11] (Flashback) Wadagaki
    What are you doing here
    at this hour, Mitsuya-san?
[20:14] (Flashback) Mitsuya
    Oh...
[20:14] (Flashback) Wadagaki
    It's not work, is it?
[20:19] (Flashback) Mitsuya
    Nikaido-san asked me to come.
[20:21] (Flashback) Wadagaki
    Nikaido?
[20:23] (Flashback) Mitsuya
    She's a girl in my group.
[20:25] (Flashback) Wadagaki
    Huh. Why?
[20:28] (Flashback) Mitsuya
    Probably because I might become the center.
[20:32] (Flashback) Wadagaki
    The center?
[20:34] (Flashback) Mitsuya
    Yeah.
[20:35] (Flashback) Mitsuya
    Nikaido-san's been doing this a long time,
    so I think she assumed it would be her.
[20:42] (Flashback) Wadagaki
    Oh, so you stole the best position from her.
[20:47] (Flashback) Mitsuya
    I didn't take anything from her.
[20:50] (Flashback) Mitsuya
    I don't really get it either,
[20:52] (Flashback) Mitsuya
    but it's people like the producer
    who make those decisions.
[20:57] (Flashback) Mitsuya
    I'm hoping we can talk it out
    and resolve any misunderstandings.
[21:00] (Flashback) Wadagaki
    Is it really a misunderstanding?
[21:04] (Flashback) Mitsuya
    I'm glad you're here, though.
[21:07] (Flashback) Mitsuya
    I felt anxious on my way here.
[21:12] (Flashback) Mitsuya
    Ever since we met, for some reason
    I've felt strangely at ease when I'm with you.
[21:23] (Flashback) Wadagaki
    Huh.
[21:26] (Flashback) Mitsuya
    I wonder if Nikaido-san will get here soon.
[21:58] (Flashback) Wadagaki
    I was supposed to become you.
[22:17] Yamamoto
    Hello? Is this Wadagaki Sakura-san's phone?
[22:23] (Flashback) Wadagaki
    Who is this?
[22:27] Yamamoto
    I'm Yamamoto of Gray Dog, Inc.
[22:30] Yamamoto
    I wanted to discuss something with you.
[22:33] (Flashback) Wadagaki
    Yamamoto-san? I don't know
    what you're talking about.
[22:39] Yamamoto
    What? That's odd.
    Didn't you audition with us?

[22:43] Yamamoto
    Did you join another agency after that?
[22:47] (Flashback) Wadagaki
    What? No, nothing like that.
[22:50] Yamamoto
    If you haven't changed your mind, I'd like
    to meet with you in person and talk again.

[22:58] (Flashback) Wadagaki
    Really?
[22:59] Sato
    Are you really quitting?
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[23:01] Manager
    She's claiming to be his
    18-year-old biological child.
[23:03] Rena
    Do you remember who you
    drove on October 4th?
[23:06] Rena
    Someone else killed Yuki.
[23:09] Wadagaki
    Dad!
[23:11] Odokawa
    Where to?
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