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It's the first day of stage rehearsal for next year's NHK period drama.
Good morning.
Good morning.
Of course, this will be the first monster talent appearance on NHK.
Huge promotion.
Next year's NHK period drama theme is “Miyamoto no Yoshitsune,”
a warrior in the Heian to the Kamakura era.
It is said that Yoshitsune learned his sword tactics from Kurama “Tengu”
The perfect role for Korekiyo.
This drama needs me, you know. No one else can play the role.
I was so busy, but he snuck it in there…
I'm sorry.
But it is a perfect fit.
Korekiyo is usually outgoing,
but he puts on a serious mask in this role.
OK, Take 1.
Scene 21, Tengu teaches swordplay to Yoshitsune.
Ready … Rolling.
Master!
Will you please teach me Yoshitsune the sword, master?
Fine. Stand up, hold your sword.
Korekiyo-san, your role is …
Yoshitsune?
Of course. Told you it was the perfect fit.
He's the leading role.
Korekiyo's part is the lead role, Yoshitsune.
He sends advice to the young actor playing the Tengu role.
No one can stop this man.
Even a star like Korekiyo finds time for some shopping around town.
We were worried a star walking the streets may cause chaos, but…
Put this on, and no one will recognize me.
It's gotta be the skin, eyes, and mouth. Yup.
He says he's hardly recognizable with his mouth and eyes hidden.
We're OK. No one can tell who I am.
You're not hiding everything though…
It's all right. They don't know who I am.
Secret? Who is it? Who?
Oh, I know!
Can I shake your hand. Thank you.
Can I take a photo? cool!!
In the heart of Shibuya, his face was revealed.
They know who you are.
I don't know why they can tell…
Am I exposing anything?
There's only one thing you're exposing.
Your “aura”! Ha!
Am I showing it? Really?
No.1 Monster Talent, he's popular around town.
Today is the filming of Korekiyo's host show,
but he seems to be running late.
Granted he's busy.
But he's often late.
Wonder where he is. Sorry about this.
With popularity, he's become loose with time.
This day, he showed up 2 hours late.
Morning.
Korekiyo-san, what time do you think it is!?
Sorry, sorry. Don't worry, it's my show.
The manager finally snapped.
One word of advice. Enough is enough!
Hey, watch your mouth. The camera is rolling.
Stop the tape.
Hey!
What?
Quit being so puffed up!
I'm not!
Continue to act like that in the show business,
they'll crop your nose – no, feathers – soon!
The manager had to warn Korekiyo's tardiness and arrogant behavior.
But he was a bit too late.
One week later…
Korekiyo was caught in a scandal,
flirting with popular idol, Yucchi.
Her management office is known for not allowing their idols
to engage in “love affairs.”
Both management offices sent a fax to the media,
denying any rumors of their relationship.
But kissing photos were strong enough evidence to prove otherwise.
With this scandal,
Korekiyo lost 3 regular TV shows, commercials,
and the NHK period drama role.
After the scandal came out, they refused all interviews for 1 week.
But we received a call from the manager.
This has not been announced yet, but
Korekiyo has disappeared.
We can't get in touch with him for 3 days.
He's not home either.
Extremely rare for a popular actor like Korekiyo to disappear.
The manager received a report of sighting,
so we hurried to the location with him.
Here, we were about to witness a shocking scene.
Somebody's there.
Is that Korekiyo?
That's him!
What are you doing!?
Let me go!
No! Stop!
Don't stop me!
I'm dying.
No!
It's over. I'm done!
No, we're just starting!
Korekiyo-san, everyone's waiting for you.
Guys at the office, fans, me … we're all waiting for you!
It remains a mystery what Korekiyo was attempting here,
but the manager's desperate persuasion changed Korekiyo.
One month after the incident,
we don't see Korekiyo on TV anymore.
But he called, saying he wanted to see us.
Good morning.
There, we witnessed a completely different Tengu.
Honestly, I'm still in shock.
I didn't think it would turn out like this.
I wasn't seeing the big picture.
I was cocky.
Broke my nose … well, feathers.
It was arrogance.
Starting over from zero,
his will is stronger than ever.
To reach the pinnacle of the show business again.
With my manager, I'm gonna give it my best.
With this, I will always get up there again!
When that happens, we'll surely meet him again – a proud Tengu.