E5 - Let's Stand Up & Unite

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    Maoto. It's going to start soon.
[00:08] ---
    I'll be right there.
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    Practically the scent of a palace.
    KINGS.
[00:11] ---
    Here's your snacks.
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    Gotta hand it to you, Maoto.
    Reading my mind.
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    The two embarked down
    a new path last year.
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    FORMER TOP IDOLS TELL THEIR STORY
    PRODUCERS ANELA
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    They are about to set foot
    on yet another new step.
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    Anela.
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    The legendary idol duo whose name
    was known all over Japan.
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    They created their own generation of idols.
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    The impact they left when they
    suddenly announced their retirement
[00:41] ---
    HUGE SHOCK!
    ANELA RETIRING
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    is still fresh in our minds.
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    Lin Otsuki.
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    LIN OTSUKI
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    Loved by many
    from his child actor days,
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    and after changing course to an idol,
    his charisma continued to charm people.
[01:00] ---
    And then, the other member...
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    Maoto Tsujido.
[01:04] ---
    MAOTO TSUJIDO
[01:06] ---
    Brimming with musical talent,
[01:08] ---
    he not only wrote Anela's songs,
    but also provided songs to multiple artists.
[01:15] ---
    Why did they step down from the stage,
    and reappear in their new form?
[01:22] ---
    The secret of their retirement will finally
    be revealed as we close in on their present day.
[03:06] ---
    Banri is able to take his mask off.
[03:09] ---
    Yeah. I honestly imagined him
    to be completely pale right now.
[03:15] ---
    Morning, both of you.
[03:17] ---
    Good morning.
[03:19] ---
    So Banri was able to film without issues.
[03:22] ---
    Oh, that's because...
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    That was great!
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    So handsome.
[03:27] ---
    Great. So awesome.
[03:30] ---
    You're just like a real prince.
[03:35] ---
    Look this way. Oh, that's great,
    totally awesome. The best.
[03:35] ---
    Tell me more that I'm like a prince.
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    On this day, Tsujido was alone
    in front of the piano.
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    He’s composing a song for the idols
    that will newly debut from their agency.
[03:57] ---
    The staff asked questions several times
    while he was working,
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    but Tsujido never answered.
[04:05] ---
    We called out to you several times earlier,
    but you didn't notice us at all.
[04:10] ---
    Oh, really?
[04:13] ---
    When I'm composing,
    I stop hearing all other sounds.
[04:19] ---
    Tsujido has been active as a composer
    for a long time now.
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    He says that for him, composing music
    is the same as weaving words.
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    I was always terrible
    at putting feelings to words.
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    And before I knew it, I was lining up
    music notes instead of words.
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    That's why you became a composer?
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    My father was a composer.
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    So it was only natural for me to compose.
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    I sealed the melodies overflowing
    in my mind inside sheet music.
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    But, I didn't know exactly what
    the end product was.
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    That was when Lin appeared in my life.
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    He said he was drawn to my music.
[05:18] ---
    He said he just had to meet me,
    so I dropped by the studio.
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    I realized it through Lin's singing...
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    that the melodies were my feelings.
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    I finally felt like someone understood me.
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    I will do my best to deliver my songs
    to all my fans from my online singer days.
[05:51] ---
    Yes, thank you very much.
[05:54] ---
    Once we finish the manuscript,
    we'll send it your way.
[05:57] ---
    Thank you very much.
[06:01] ---
    I was so nervous.
[06:03] ---
    Please get a hold of yourself.
[06:05] ---
    That’s what I’d like to say, but...
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    We've had magazine photo shoots and
    interviews back to back since this morning.
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    But I feel like our unveiling is getting closer,
    and it gets me excited.
[06:16] ---
    I didn't think we'd have so much work
    before our unveiling.
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    Unveiling?
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    We decided to hold an unveiling concert
[06:26] ---
    to tell all your fans from your online singer days
    the reason why you stopped actively posting.
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    After all, it’ll be a while
    before your official debut,
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    and we can't keep
    your fans uneasy for too long.
[06:38] ---
    Lin.
[06:40] ---
    It may be a lot of work,
    but let's keep at it for all of our fans.
[06:45] ---
    Fans, huh?
    It doesn't seem real for me.
[06:49] ---
    I'm so excited to see all of them.
[06:51] ---
    Yes, me too.
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    Yeah. I don't really get it, but...
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    I want to make it a concert
    that everyone can enjoy.
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    Yes.
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    Me, too.
[07:04] ---
    I'm getting hyped up now!
[07:08] ---
    Oh geez, I really don't get it.
[07:11] ---
    I can't concentrate.
[07:13] ---
    I told you to use this formula here.
[07:17] ---
    Hey you guys, good work.
[07:19] ---
    Good to see you.
[07:22] ---
    I've gotten quite sick of it.
[07:25] ---
    So what are you all doing?
[07:27] ---
    School assignments.
[07:28] ---
    Wait, Kanata, you guys are...
[07:31] ---
    We're high school third-years.
    Jun and I go to the same school, too.
[07:35] ---
    I see.
[07:36] ---
    By the way, I heard your unveiling concert
    has been set. Congratulations.
[07:40] ---
    Thank you very much.
[07:42] ---
    The day of the concert is a day off during our tour,
    so we're planning to go watch.
[07:46] ---
    Oh? Really?
[07:49] ---
    Great work, everyone.
    I'm sure you guys are tired, so...
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    My snacks.
[07:54] ---
    IF YOU TAKE ANY, YOU’RE FIRED
    I WON’T FORGIVE YOU
    I WON’T FORGIVE YOU
    I WON’T FORGIVE YOU
    FOR LIN ONLY
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    Gakuto. Get down here.
[07:58] ---
    No way!
[08:01] ---
    No way!
[08:03] ---
    Hey, Kanata. Why are you filming?
[08:08] ---
    They're all tasty.
[08:10] ---
    Otsuki took us to
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    a Western-style bakery that he says
    he’s been frequenting for a long time.
[08:16] ---
    Actually, he has quite the sweet tooth.
[08:20] ---
    How often do you come here?
[08:22] ---
    Don't talk to me right now.
[08:25] ---
    Okay, I've decided.
[08:26] ---
    Yayoi, can I have a shortcake, a Mont Blanc,
    a no-bake cheesecake, a peach mousse, and...
[08:34] ---
    I'm sorry, I forgot I had a camera on me.
[08:40] ---
    That's quite a lot.
[08:42] ---
    Really? This isn't much.
[08:44] ---
    Though, I had to restrain myself
    when I was active in my idol days.
[08:48] ---
    But now, there's no holding back.
[08:54] ---
    There was something we had to ask during
    the filming of this up-close-and-personal special.
[08:59] ---
    I believe you used the phrase
    "active in my idol days" earlier.
[09:02] ---
    Yeah.
[09:04] ---
    Can we ask you why you retired?
[09:07] ---
    Yeah. Let's see...
[09:11] ---
    The biggest reason is that I couldn’t perform
    at a level that I was satisfied with anymore.
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    I'm sure everyone remembers
    that accident during our concert.
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    And I'm sure there are
    all sorts of opinions out there.
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    There may be fans out there
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    who feel betrayed because we retired
    from being idols so suddenly.
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    We agonized over it,
    and hesitated a whole lot.
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    But we don't regret it...
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    because we found a new dream now.
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    And what is Otsuki's new dream?
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    Yes. Yes. By all means.
[09:50] ---
    Then, please excuse me.
[09:56] ---
    All right! We have a location now.
[10:00] ---
    I didn't think starting up an agency
    would be such a hassle.
[10:05] ---
    It's all thanks to Haru
    having so many connections.
[10:08] ---
    Maoto, that's not true.
[10:11] ---
    What do you think every single person
    who’s helping us out has said?
[10:16] ---
    They said,
    "I want to help if it's for Anela."
[10:19] ---
    It's like that was their slogan.
[10:23] ---
    Sincerity is returned with sincerity.
[10:26] ---
    What you guys have been doing
    is properly bearing fruit.
[10:30] ---
    Yeah, thanks.
[10:33] ---
    But was it really okay?
[10:35] ---
    You resigned from the agency too, Harumi.
[10:38] ---
    Ow.
[10:38] ---
    Sheesh. The first thing I told you was that
    I wanted to do this, right?
[10:44] ---
    So the two of us are thinking about
    quitting groovy and starting up a new agency.
[10:49] ---
    Okay. I get it.
[10:53] ---
    I'll help you guys out.
[10:56] ---
    That means...
[10:57] ---
    I'll quit groovy, too.
[10:59] ---
    But...
[11:00] ---
    I mean, you need the manpower, right?
[11:02] ---
    We've been doing this together
    for ten years now.
[11:05] ---
    You guys are basically
    my children at this point.
[11:08] ---
    It's parental affection to keep
    watching over you at your side.
[11:12] ---
    Haru.
[11:13] ---
    Will you hire me?
[11:15] ---
    Of course.
[11:20] ---
    And so, about this talk
    of wanting to nurture new idols.
[11:25] ---
    Do you have some concrete ideas
    that you've decided on?
[11:27] ---
    - That's...
    - Yes.
[11:30] ---
    There are a few notable kids.
[11:40] ---
    Good morning.
[11:42] ---
    Oh, morning.
[11:44] ---
    Let me introduce you to our agency.
[11:47] ---
    Though, there's nothing here yet.
[11:50] ---
    Because there’s nothing here yet,
    what this room turns into is up to them.
[11:55] ---
    This room represents their current selves.
[11:59] ---
    THREE TIGERS MOVING CENTER
[12:01] ---
    Lin, can I put this here?
[12:04] ---
    Yeah. Thanks.
[12:06] ---
    Both of you can carry
    one item at a time, you know?
[12:09] ---
    It's more efficient to carry two at once.
[12:12] ---
    Let's keep going.
[12:15] ---
    It’s great to have juniors who are athletic.
[12:18] ---
    Indeed.
[12:22] ---
    Lin, here's some more.
[12:24] ---
    Thanks.
[12:26] ---
    But I was honestly surprised.
[12:29] ---
    I didn't think you guys
    would approach us about a transfer.
[12:33] ---
    There's still so much
    that we want to learn from you two.
[12:39] ---
    I'll leave this here.
    I'm gonna bring in the next one.
[12:47] ---
    Wait, you guys used to be in groovy.
[12:50] ---
    Huh?
[12:51] ---
    Popping Zoo?
[12:52] ---
    We're called JAXX/JAXX now.
[12:55] ---
    Then, the other group is...
[12:58] ---
    Lin, why didn't you tell us?
[13:00] ---
    I mean, a surprise
    makes it a lot more fun, right?
[13:03] ---
    Now, now.
[13:05] ---
    Nice to meet you all,
    as buddies from the same agency.
[13:12] ---
    Who are you?
[13:13] ---
    We invited him to join
    when we created a new band.
[13:17] ---
    That’s right.
[13:18] ---
    That means you're a newbie.
[13:20] ---
    Don't you get all chummy with me.
[13:23] ---
    Everyone. Be nice. To each other. Okay?
[13:29] ---
    Around here?
[13:30] ---
    I think most of the stuff
    has been brought in here now?
[13:34] ---
    This is the last one.
[13:37] ---
    Oh, I'll help you.
[13:41] ---
    It's magnificent.
[13:43] ---
    Lin gave it to me.
[13:46] ---
    Back when we first formed Anela.
[13:47] ---
    COMMEMORATING ANELA'S FORMING
[13:49] ---
    This plant has walked down the path
    together with you guys, then.
[13:53] ---
    Yeah.
[13:59] ---
    Late into the night,
    the final piece was about to be fitted in.
[14:05] ---
    All right. And now, we're done.
[14:07] ---
    Whoa!
[14:12] ---
    And that's how sMiLea Production was born.
[14:18] ---
    I'm so tired.
[14:21] ---
    Yeah. Looks good.
[14:23] ---
    It ended up being rowdier
    than I had imagined.
[14:27] ---
    It was impossible to imagine back then...
[14:30] ---
    that I would have such an exciting future.
[14:59] ---
    Lin?
[15:01] ---
    Hey, can we talk a bit?
[15:07] ---
    Lin, can you open the door?
[15:18] ---
    Lin.
[15:22] ---
    Maoto.
[15:25] ---
    What do you think I should do?
[15:36] ---
    What do you want to do?
[15:40] ---
    I don't know.
[15:43] ---
    Even if I can't dance as vigorously
    as I’ve been doing, I can still be an idol.
[15:48] ---
    I know that.
[15:50] ---
    Everyone told me
    that I'm amazing enough as a singer.
[15:55] ---
    But is that really how it should be?
[16:00] ---
    You already know how you feel, don't you?
[16:07] ---
    I...
[16:09] ---
    I love idols.
[16:11] ---
    I love the sound of shoes
    echoing on the stage.
[16:13] ---
    I love the heat from the spotlight.
[16:16] ---
    The sea of glimmering lightsticks,
    the voices of the fans calling for us, all of it...
[16:22] ---
    I love it.
[16:25] ---
    But...
[16:26] ---
    A perfect song and dance.
    That's what Anela is about.
[16:31] ---
    Because we're like that, the fans
    can see a dream on our stage.
[16:36] ---
    If they realize I can't dance like I used to,
    they wake from the dream at that moment.
[16:43] ---
    If I can't respond to the fans' expectations,
    and if I can't give a perfect performance,
[16:47] ---
    then there's no reason
    for me to go on stage.
[16:50] ---
    But is that really okay?
[16:54] ---
    What would the staff members
    who interacted with us think?
[16:57] ---
    What about the fans?
    Is that what they really want?
[17:00] ---
    Am I betraying all sorts of people
    because of my own pride?
[17:06] ---
    I'm scared of it all.
[17:12] ---
    I've seen many faces of you
    over the past ten years.
[17:16] ---
    A weak Lin, a strong Lin,
    a cute Lin, a handsome Lin.
[17:24] ---
    No matter when,
    your heart is always straightforward.
[17:28] ---
    Because you were like that,
    everyone came to watch our stage.
[17:33] ---
    Because you were like that,
    I'm here together with you.
[17:38] ---
    So no matter what decision you make,
    I'm sure everything will be fine.
[18:38] ---
    Maoto.
[18:39] ---
    I've made up my mind.
[18:45] ---
    ANELA SUDDENLY RETIRING?!
[18:46] ---
    The immensely popular idol duo Anela
    suddenly announced their retirement today.
[18:51] ---
    They plan on holding a press conference
    in the near future.
[18:54] ---
    What are we going to do from now?
[18:57] ---
    I haven't decided yet.
[19:00] ---
    But I had a thought after retiring.
[19:02] ---
    In the end, I really love
    singing and dancing,
[19:05] ---
    and the existence called idols
    more than anything else.
[19:09] ---
    So, no matter the form, I want to continue
    being involved with idols.
[19:15] ---
    I see.
[19:18] ---
    Hey, Lin?
[19:21] ---
    Plants vary depending on who grows them.
[19:25] ---
    Huh? What?
[19:26] ---
    Any seed can end up withering or growing
    beautiful flowers depending on how you grow it.
[19:33] ---
    I'm sure you can say
    the same thing for idols.
[19:36] ---
    Why don't you link the seed,
    and your feelings
[19:40] ---
    that you left behind,
    to the next generation together with me?
[19:43] ---
    I think if it's with you,
    we can make beautiful flowers bloom.
[19:55] ---
    This is our song.
[19:57] ---
    I totally love it.
[19:59] ---
    Maoto, you made this for us, right?
[20:02] ---
    Do you like it?
[20:03] ---
    Yes!
[20:05] ---
    It's nice that you're getting hyped up,
[20:06] ---
    but you have to properly practice
    your singing and dancing,
[20:09] ---
    or we won't be able to let you stand
    in front of an audience.
[20:12] ---
    Okay!
[20:13] ---
    Let's listen to it one more time.
[20:15] ---
    Sounds good.
[20:15] ---
    I can’t wait to sing this song.
[20:17] ---
    I agree!
[20:19] ---
    And this day has finally come.
[20:27] ---
    Otsuki and Tsujido have arrived
    at the conference venue before anyone else.
[20:32] ---
    Are you anxious?
[20:34] ---
    Whether or not people will accept
    the new path we chose for ourselves...
[20:38] ---
    I can't say that I'm not anxious.
[20:40] ---
    But two idol groups that will create
    a new generation will be born today.
[20:45] ---
    I think expectations for them
    are greater than the anxiety.
[20:49] ---
    Looking ahead at the conference
    starting in a few minutes,
[20:51] ---
    the duo gathered the entire group
    one last time.
[20:54] ---
    This is the first day for our new selves.
[20:58] ---
    You guys will become the best idols.
[21:02] ---
    There's no doubt about that
    because I'm telling you this.
[21:04] ---
    Okay, let’s go!
[21:07] ---
    Okay!
[21:09] ---
    With that, Otsuki and Tsujido
    headed to the conference.
[21:13] ---
    Maoto, I'm going to say something embarrassing,
    but you won't laugh, right?
[21:18] ---
    I won't laugh.
[21:21] ---
    If you weren't here at my side, I think
    I’d still be unable to move in that room to this day.
[21:29] ---
    Maoto, you are my guidepost.
[21:33] ---
    No. That's you, Lin.
[21:39] ---
    No, never mind.
[21:42] ---
    I'm going to keep counting on you, Lin.
[21:47] ---
    And lastly, the staff asked the pair a question.
[21:51] ---
    Do you still desire to get back on stage?
[21:57] ---
    We handed the baton to them already.
[22:01] ---
    It's going to be their turn next.
[22:03] ---
    They will link our feelings
    to the next generation.
[22:06] ---
    Yeah. There are things we can do because
    we know what goes on when you stand on stage.
[22:13] ---
    For now, seeing them being as radiant
    as they can be is my, no, our new dream.
[23:21] ---
    What are all of you guys doing?
[23:22] ---
    Oh, Akira. You came at a good time.
[23:27] ---
    Anela’s up-close-and-personal TV special.
[23:29] ---
    I mentioned it to you the other day.
[23:30] ---
    Crap. Was it today?
[23:33] ---
    It’s been a year since that day.
[23:35] ---
    Another new dream of theirs
    is about to bloom.
[23:39] ---
    Oh. Here it comes, here goes.
[23:42] ---
    Their name is...
[23:45] ---
    In the next episode of Serious History,
[23:46] ---
    Hey, come on now.
[23:46] ---
    Japanese animation is gaining
    a lot of influence globally.
[23:48] ---
    - Oh geez. What's up with this?
    - They're ending it right here?
[23:50] ---
    They were just getting to the good part.
[23:52] ---
    They're so dumb!