Powertron!
Special attack!
Curses! I'll get you next time, Powertron!
Hold it, Kingburg!
Dammit! Did he get away?
However, we Powertrons will uphold the peace of the network without fail!
Yeah!
That was nothing like the stuff on TV.
That was so cheap!
Let's check out a movie!
Man, that's like way too expensive.
Mm-hmm. Like I said, it's from that show they performed in Hiroshima.
You mean the one I couldn't go to?
Yeah, that time when Rei fumbled one of her songs
and then those guys started all that trouble.
And this is supposed to be the mini-disc from
when Mima had sung in Rei's place one time.
Yeah, I hear it's a real collector's item.
Oh, yeah.
So, like, is that rumor really true?
What, the one about Mima?
Uh-huh. That's what everyone's saying.
400 yen.
CHAM fanzines.
Three left.
Only three left.
400 yen.
Yeah, I read about that, too.
And it's supposed to be her last concert here!
At a nothing show like this?
I'd say that's pretty cold of Mima to...
Seems like there's been a lot more solo acts going on lately.
Yeah, but I think that Mimarin could really act!
Huh?
Hey, look! It's those guys over there!
Yeah, same guys who caused trouble last week.
Shit. Today of all days. They better not cause any trouble.
Oh, I'm getting nervous!
Rei, come on, please. Sit still.
Hey, what's up with this? It's all frayed!
What are you doing?
Where the hell is the masking tape?
Hello? Yeah?
Remember your entrance in the second song, Mima!
Please, Rumi, don't pressure me!
I need a drink!
I'm sorry, I'll call you back, okay?
I need a drink after the show!
Okay? It's just too crazy in here!
All right, ladies, let's go! Hurry! You're on!
All right, people! It looks like they're ready!
So without further ado, please welcome to our stage, CHAM!
♪ Sometimes you fear ♪
♪ For your love ♪
♪ Send a little heart for her ♪
♪ And she'll be there with you ♪
♪ With her love ♪
♪ Waiting only for you! ♪
♪ And when you love her, love her... ♪
♪ she will be ♪
♪ A little angel, angel ♪
♪ In your heart ♪
♪ You've got push it, push it... ♪
♪ for her love ♪
♪ And then forever, ever she will be ♪
♪ A sweet angel of your heart... ♪
♪ to be there together ♪
Mika, would you go and mop aisle five?
Yes, sir!
Mima should be acting, not singing!
I can't do this!
Mika.
They want her in a drama series!
You just don't pass up a deal like this!
She can do both! She can sing and act!
Her schedule with the other two has already created a difficult problem!
Listen, she didn't go to all those singing
lessons just so she could become an actress!
The producer of the show doesn't care! He thinks Mima's a wonderful actress!
Of course! But what about Mima's feelings?
Huh?
♪ And when you love her, love her... ♪
♪ she will be ♪
♪ A little angel, angel ♪
♪ In your heart ♪
♪ You've got push it, push it... ♪
♪ for her love ♪
♪ And then forever, ever she will be ♪
♪ A sweet angel of your heart... ♪
♪ to be there together ♪
Thank you very much! You guys are wonderful!
It was a fun concert, but we only have time for one more song!
We just got here! You gotta sing more than one!
Um, but before we sing our last song, we do have
some news we would like to share with all of you!
You see?
Uh...
I... Mima Kirigoe...
had a really fun time
-being a member of CHAM... -Out of the way!
I said out of my way! Get your slimy hands off me, oversized freak!
Listen, you can't tell me what I can and can't do, you asshole!
Why don't you punks leave?
What's that? What the hell?
Who do you think you're telling to leave, you fucker?
It wasn't me! I didn't say anything!
Who threw that? Get the hell over here, whoever threw that!
Go home!
Damn, it's those guys again! We're canceling this show!
Huh? But today is the...
Shut up! Goddammit!
Go home! Go home! Go home! Go home!
Stop it now!
Huh?
Tonight...
I mean today, I just wanted us to please have a good time!
Fuckin' attitude she has for a no-namer what a good time here!
What the hell?
Damn, weirdo!
Let's go, you guys!
Actually, what I wanted to say is...
This is Mima's last performance with CHAM!
- What!? - Why?
Thank you all so much! I'm really happy that I spent the last two
and a half years being a part of CHAM and sharing it all with you!
We are too!
I really hope that I can entertain you just the same as an actress!
So now, if you please... this will be my last song!
Mima!
Well, you know, it totally makes sense from the agency's point of view.
Pop idols just don't make money, right?
Metamorphosis, huh?
♪ The day the sun was born ♪
♪ The warmth was all my life ♪
♪ Remembering the day ♪ ♪ when we loved each other ♪
♪ I thought that was everything ♪
♪ The warmth was in my heart ♪
♪ Remembering the time ♪ ♪ when we loved one another ♪
♪ And now I know I know ♪ ♪ that I feel like a coward ♪
♪ I don't feel pain, just keep living ♪
♪ My face looks so pale, like a ♪ ♪ little white flower ♪
♪ Do I still believe... ♪
Mima! Mima!
Mimarin! Mimarin! Here, here, take this!
Hey, thank you!
I'm always watching Mima's Room!
Mimarin! Mimarin!
Yuck, this cheese has gone bad already.
I'm sorry, I forgot to feed you yesterday.
[Television] The earthquake
that happened in the VA area, flattened a number of towns throughout the region.
The government reports 200 dead, but the total number...
of victims has yet to be determined.
But many more of them still remain missing amid the rubble.
Authorities have called in troops for rescue
operations however, because the area is getting dark...
and obtaining any source of life would be a problem.
The full operation will have to be done tomorrow.
Well done, guys. Thanks for all the work and good times.
Bye-bye, Mima the Pop Idol.
More ambulances and emergency crews are making thier way to the scene...
we have reports that traffic are being re-routed
through the surrounding residential streets...
Sing for us forever.
Guess I can't do that.
On the lighter side of the news, a mother and her six-year-old son...
tried to fit themselves into a shopping cart at a local grocery store.
And the mother was unable to pry herself out.
"I always like looking into Mima's Room."
"I'm linked with you. I've put up a link to Mima's Room."
What the heck?
Huh?
Hello?
Mima, honey, you're home.
Oh, it's you, Mom.
Yeah, I'm doing fine. How are you doing?
You did? Really?
Yeah, today was the last one. No more singing.
What are you saying? You always said you wanted to be a singer.
I told you, Mom. I'm going to be an actress.
Honey, we have all been waiting for your new single. Not to mention...
Your uncle over in Yamaguchi said he'd buy 20 copies!
You realize that?
You just don't understand how this industry works, Mom.
Well, I do understand that singing is what you do best.
Mom, the Pop Idol image is suffocating me.
Besides, today Pop Idols are...
oh, wait. Another call.
Kirigore residence.
Hello?
[Creepy breathing]
Hello?
Hmm.
Ah.
A wrong number... uh-uh. They didn't say anything.
Yeah, I know what you mean.
Oh, wait a minute. The bath... call me back in five minutes.
Oh, Mother. Can't you just wait one minute?
A fax? Who's it from?
Ah.
Traitor traitor traltor TRAITor TrAltoR TralTor
Excuse me, who are you?
-Excuse me, who are you? -Open up.
Excuse me, who are you?
Yeah, I think... could you please bring me...
bring it in? ...bring it down?
Must have been the first take. They're both good.
Up, up.
Okay.
There's a Fresnel that's out.
I'll find her over there.
That's number five... then I just need you to... bring in number five.
What do you think, Rumi? Do you know what it means?
It's just a website. Somebody took it off the Internet.
Oh, that's really popular lately.
Huh, so what's it mean?
Hmm, how can I describe it? It's kind of like networking by using the computer.
Yeah, and?
Well, it looks like this person, whoever it is...
put up a link to "Mima's Room", which is the title of the website.
That make sense?
Hmm, not one bit.
All right, sorry to keep you waiting. We're ready for the next take.
Don't make me laugh.
But I like to hear you laugh.
Five seconds, four, three, two...
The murder victim, Rika, her younger sister is here. Would you like to see her?
Mr. Yamashiro.
Yes?
Tell me, do you have any idea why the culprit peels off the skin of his victims?
Uh, I assume he gets sexual stimulation from such activities.
He wants to become one.
Forgive me, become what?
A woman. Or perhaps...
Ah, cut!
Ahhh!!!
Eri Ochiai is a great actress after all.
She's a different person, so completely involved when the camera's rolling.
That's good!
Okay, scene 32.
Moving on, people.
Hey, Rika's sister, we're ready for you.
Here!
Hold this.
You nervous?
A bit.
Hmm.
She only has one line, what's she nervous about?
Well, how's our star actress so far?
Mr. Tadakoro, she's going on now.
Excuse me, who are you? Excuse me, who are you?
People, this is a hot seat, please do not touch anything.
You see, that's what I mean.
You believe it?
Man, I'm exhausted.
I'm not going to be here for the last five minutes.
Bring that in quickly, quickly, quickly.
Okay.
Okay, let's get moving.
I'm ready to go.
All right, everybody.
All right, let's get this going quickly now.
Can I get an apple box over here?
You got it.
A cup of coffee.
-Good morning. -Good morning.
Good morning.
Well, hello, everyone.
Ah, good morning.
Mr. Shibuya, you decided to come?
Hi, Eddie, how's it going?
How's my script holding out for you?
Hmm, your words are so difficult, Mr. Shibuya, I think I'll have to quit.
Eddie, please don't say that.
Oh, it's the best.
I just love it.
You've really outdone yourself.
Oh, you little devil, you.
Eddie, darling, I have these fan letters.
They were sent to the station.
They're all for you.
Oh, thank you, Mr. Tejima.
Kuro?
Oh, this one's not for you.
Well, keep up the good work.
I'm back to mine.
So, Mr. Shibuya, you have to tell me who ends up being the criminal.
Sorry, can't tell you.
That'd spoil all the fun.
So what are you gonna do about the criminal?
You're running out of time, you gotta make a decision soon.
Hmm.
Good morning, Mr. Tejima, Mr. Shibuya.
How's everything going, huh?
How's everything?
Ah, hello there.
Everyone tells me that Mima's doing great.
Well, if that's the case, don't you feel that she's not doing enough?
Did you hear that, Shibuya?
Hey, don't look at me, it's not my decision.
Help me out here, please, would ya?
Try and make use of Mima just a little bit more.
Ah, she's a pop idol, understand?
They're just so hard to use.
No problem, it's easy, she's done with being a pop idol.
Really?
We also wanna give her a drastic image change.
We're ready for the take!
Almost forgot, this is for Mima.
Your hair is like shining in the light.
It's very pretty.
Excuse me, who are you?
Five seconds!
Excuse me.
Four, three, two...
Mr. Tadakoro!
Oh my god, what happened?
Mr. Tadakoro!
I'm alright.
What in the hell was that?
I think that the letter just exploded.
Call an ambulance, quick!
Got it!
"The next one will be REAL"
Okay, we're all set now.
Rumi, you're so amazing, thank you!
And now I'll sign you up for online services, okay?
Okay!
Oh... Rumi, I was just wondering about...
About what?
About the other day.
Oh, that?
Okay.
Credit card number...
Don't you think we should have at least let the police know about it?
Mr. Tadakoro said not to.
He doesn't want us to do anything about it.
But it was...
I mean, a crime was committed.
And if you think about it, I could have been the one who opened that letter.
Everything's okay now.
It was just a prank.
Fortunately, Mr. Tadakoro wasn't badly hurt, so
you shouldn't worry about it anymore, Mima, alright?
Now I have to explain this all to you, so listen carefully.
Okay.
This is a browser for the World Wide Web.
You launch it by double-clicking here.
What?
Double-clip?
What are you going to do with a clip?
I thought that's what you said.
No, see, at the location here you enter the URL.
It's really not that difficult to understand.
Oh, Rumi, come on!
Will you please explain it to me in English?
Oh, boy.
Whatever gave you the idea to buy a computer anyway?
Because they said it was easy!
Alright, I'll explain it from the beginning once more.
Okay.
H.T.T.P.
Oh, something came up!
Hey, I'm not so bad at this.
Now let's see.
There it is!
Mima's Room.
Mima's Diary.
It was just terrible.
Mima's Diary What's this?
"I screwed up the choreography, AND forgot my lyrics."
"I feel so sorry for all my fans!"
"This morning when I got off the train,"
"left foot first, all the bad stuff started."
"I always make it a point that my right foot"
"goes first into the train and into the bath."
Somebody sure knows me!
What's this?
"Today was my 21st birthday."
"Yukiko, Rei, and the staff at the agency held a party for me."
"It was terrific."
"Coming home I went grocery shopping at the usual store."
"I bought myself mineral water and milk."
"I get the best water and the milk just has to be Cow Brand."
"I have to allow myself at least that luxury."
"And of course I get the right brand of"
"food for my precious fish, the kind they like."
"May 12th, I was impressed with Eri Ochiai's performance in Double Bind."
"She becomes another person when the camera is rolling."
Where did this come from?
How do they know so much?
[click]
Excuse me. Who are you?
Excuse me, who are you?
Dr. Asamiya, specializing in psychiatry.
I was your sister's psychiatrist, I'm very sorry this happened.
However, there are some things I'd like to ask you.
Detective Yamashiro, another one.
What?
This looks like the fifth victim.
Just three shots of her?
Do you really think this is worth it for her to leave CHAM, do you?
Rumi, darling, do you know how much work
it is in getting a recurring role in a series?
I understand all that, however...
This is when Mima proves herself.
She's very close to establishing credibility as a real actress.
Right, but we should be selling Mima as a pop idol.
Come on.
Times have changed since Rumi Hidaka was a woman.
A working pop idol.
I know that.
Nowadays, there are no places for pop idols to appeal to the masses.
This is the turning point that'll decide if Mima lasts or not.
Well, excuse me, sir, for not surviving.
Please, Rumi.
There'd be nothing better than for her to be an actress and become a star.
She came all the way to Tokyo to make it as a singer.
Rumi, stop and think about it.
On record sales, we make practically nothing.
It'd be fine if she could sell more.
Well, you know, I do agree with you.
I wish they'd start using her a bit more.
Sorry, we're not that profitable.
Good morning.
How's a new CHAM coming along?
Hmm.
It was totally worthless.
Did you see it?
Double-bind.
Yeah, I saw it.
It's boring.
Do all the psycho thrillers made in Japan turn out that way?
Mimarin wasn't even in it.
Yeah, she is.
How many scenes was she in last week? Four?
No, it was only three.
Yeah.
Will somebody save Mimarin?
Please?
A HOME PAGE ON THE INTERNET: You can make one too!
This morning, when I got off the train left foot first...
Come on, keep it moving now.
Hey, it's Mimarin.
Good morning, Mimarin.
-Break a leg with the drama series!... -Hey, wait, Mimarin!
Ah.
Do they all get unfriendly when they become actresses or what?
Hit-And-Run at Shinkaido.
Tadashi Doi (18), in critical condition.
Good morning, everyone.
Good morning, Mima.
Cheers, everyone.
Cheers!
What's going on?
CHAM's new single.
They're celebrating.
Look.
Wow, they got 83rd?
I can't believe it.
That's great.
We three never even made the charts before.
One, two, three!
Congratulations!
We did it!
Now we're gonna have to work really hard.
But what about the audience?
Will there be anyone there?
Of course there will be, Mima.
Here's your next script.
It has a few more lines in it.
Oh.
You've done great, both of you.
Really.
CHAM's doing great as a duo.
What can I say?
Excuse me.
Are you currently represented by an agent?
I'm sorry. I'm in a hurry.
Oh.
Come on, now.
Wouldn't you be interested in becoming a model?
You sure do have the look for it.
A model?
Cut!
Oh! ...she's so pretty!
Okay, everybody, let's move! Set up for the next scene!
All right, next setup.
Daddy, who's that girl?
I'm not sure.
Oh hey, Shibuya, I saw next week's script...
you did a great job, it looks absolutely marvelous.
I didn't expect any of that.
Wait till you see, it gets even better after that.
I'm sure.
But I'm beginning to wonder if our darling Mima can
handle that sort of thing, or better yet, her agency.
Mima's character, Yoko Takakura, completely changes personalities
when she's raped by the customers at a local strip show.
A rape scene? You have got to be out of your mind!
It's pivotal, Rumi. She's the key figure in the second half.
Pivotal? Mima is a pop idol!
Don't worry, Mima. It'll be alright.
We'll talk to the producers and we'll get it changed.
Wait, wait, wait a minute. The scripts are behind schedule as
it is, and the art crew is getting antsy just sitting around.
I mean, how will it look if we start complaining now?
I just told Shibuya that she was pulling out
from the pop idol scene. Will you stop already?
It's our job to protect the celebrities and our agency!
There is absolutely no way Mima can do such a thing!
It's alright, Rumi. I'm an actress now.
I've made that decision, so now that's what I'm going to do.
Mima!
Ah, Mima! Fabulous! This kind of thing is commonplace for actresses.
Jodi, what's her name, she had to do it, right?
Mima, dear, please, think it over. Do you realize what will happen?
It's not as if they're really going to rape me or anything.
Although, I'm sure my parents will flip when they see me like that.
Anyway, Rumi, I'll do it. I have to give it my best shot.
Mima.
What a long day.
No, honestly.
So, did you check out this article?
Yes.
I absolutely refuse to do it!
How's my director doing? How's the set coming along?
I'd prefer to shoot in a real club, but considering what
we're filming, no one will let us shoot in their place.
Ah, I'm tired.
Please, I'm counting on you.
Hey, hey, hey, come on, Yara. What are we doing about our next
meeting? We're running out of time here. All we have is a date.
You ready to do this?
That doesn't make much of a meeting.
Yes, I am.
Okay, everybody!
She's really young.
We're ready to roll!
Quiet.
Scene 48, the manager gets dragged down. Take one!
Ten seconds!
Five, four, three, two...
Yeah, looking good. Not half bad for an ex-pop idol.
No! Stop! Let me go!
Shut the fuck up!
Get out of here! I'll call the police!
You think I give a shit about cops?
Get your hands off me. Get off!
Stop!
Hands off!
Stop it!
Let me go!
Stop!
Help me! Somebody help me!
No! No!
Get off!
Alright! Cut!
Over there! Hold your places!
Okay, everyone, we have to move the cameras.
I'm really sorry.
Oh, no, it's all right.
Right, next up, the rape scene. Everyone get ready. Take one!
Rolling!
No! Stop! No! No! Stop!
Stop!
No!
No, you've got to get there faster.
Sorry, sir, it jammed.
Once again, from the top.
Okay guys, can't break yet. Ready? Take two!
NO!
No!
No guys!
No!
Stop!
No! Please! NO!
Stop it! No!
No!
Ahhhhh!!!
Please stop!
Ahhhhh!!!
Mimarin!!
I'm so tired!
I haven't seen Rumi. Where is she?
Hmm? Oh, she had a meeting to go to.
Hey, Mima, I, you know...
Hmm?
It's okay. Why don't I just treat you to a delicious meal?
Because you've been working so hard.
I'd love it.
I'm home, fishies.
I wonder if you're hungry yet.
Hmmm?
Yoo-hoo.
Of course I didn't want to do it!
But I didn't want to tell them that, all those people done so much for me!
See? Didn't I tell you?
Huh?
Is that really the job that you wanted?
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[typing continues]
Yep... that particular scene.
Of course, I would be lying if I said I didn't have any hesitations.
But I see it as a hurdle I had to get over as an actress.
I heard the ratings went up.
As always, the public at large are all a bunch of idiots.
Yes, I'd like to be recognized as an actress.
And not as an ex-pop idol?
That's right.
I'm fine with it because Rei was always the one I liked.
Although, all the Mimarin fans are totally upset.
But being with CHAM did teach me a lot.
It was a great experience in its own way.
Yeah, totally.
They're probably whining "that's not Mimarin!"
"Mima's Room"
In so many words, tell us what your day was like.
"Today I was still a little depressed..."
"but receiving email from all of you made me feel a little better."
I have email?
"June 24th, please help me."
"Everyone is..."
Huh?
"Everyone is forcing me to do it."
"It's all the screenwriter's fault."
What?
This isn't true!
I didn't write this!
Of course you didn't!
The real Mima is writing this.
I know that deep down in your heart you want to be a pop idol again.
No!
It's not true! I'm no longer...
No longer what?
Oh yeah, that's right, you're no longer a pop idol.
You're a filthy woman now, like a slut!
No one likes a pop idol with a tarnished reputation.
Is not true.
It's not!
Mimarin!
You won't be able to step back into that spotlight now.
It's alright, you don't have to worry, I'm here.
From now on, I'll be in the light and you'll be in the shadows.
What are you saying?
Who in the hell are you?
Nobody cares for you anymore.
You're tarnished and you're filthy!
Stop it!
Stop it, I am not tarnished.
Wait!
No... Wait!
Huh?
What the...
[CHAM music playing in the distance]
Hello, is anyone there?
[music stops]
[music resumes]
Hmm?
Huh?
Hey, come back!
That's too loud!
That's my hat, man!
It happened somewhere near 1 o'clock this morning.
Hey, buddy, I called you last night and you weren't in.
Oh, shit, you guys. How'd you know?
So did you check it out, "Mima's Room"?
Yeah, but is that really her?
No clue.
According to that ad, Mimarin's gonna be on stage today.
No way!
Police say Shibuya was stabbed multiple times with a sharp object.
Including his eyes and 65% of his body.
Police sources at this time have not yet indicated...
It's extremely shocking what happened.
But our worrying about it won't do any good.
We have to put it behind us.
But then there was also the letter bomb. What about that?
Come on, Mima.
Do you honestly think that Shibuya's murder can be connected with that?
I'm not sure what I think anymore.
You watch too many TV shows.
Now don't you worry about it.
Hmm.
You won't become a star looking like that.
Smile! Okie doke!
Mmm hmm.
Shibuya won the New Writer's Prize in 1990...
Serves... you right.
Serves... me...
=Hey, move it, buddy! -Mima!
Hey, what's wrong?
I was wondering.
Do you think Mima's gonna be all right?
Yeah, why?
Well, that photographer, he's known for getting people to strip.
So what? She doesn't care.
I'm sure she can't wait to take it off!
In front of the photographer and everyone, like totally...
I'm here!
Isn't it time you girls get ready? Stop fooling around!
All right.
Ooh, I like that expression.
Try running your fingers through your hair.
That's it. Hold it right there.
You look beautiful.
Yeah, just like that.
Part your lips a little.
Nice.
Now let's take the top off.
♪ I'd rather wear jeans... ♪
♪ than tight business suits. ♪
♪ This year, I'll not exert ♪ ♪ myself and dress casually. ♪
♪ I wanted to be a woman that suited you ♪
♪ but I knew we would ♪ ♪ drift apart even if... ♪
♪ I kept standing on my tippy-toes. ♪
[knock knock]
I thought you decided to go through with this.
Everyone is out here waiting for you.
Come on, Mima.
See? Didn't I tell you? You didn't believe me.
You were better off as a pop idol. I was right, huh?
Hey, Mima, are you listening?
Stop all this nonsense. Please tell me who you are.
Who, me? I am a pop idol.
The fans are all waiting.
So I decided I'm going to sing with Rei and Yukiko again.
No, I'm not. I'm an actress now.
Don't be stupid. No one really wants that.
Wait!
This is what everyone really wants.
♪ from comics than difficult books and... ♪
♪ I want to stay the way I am forever. ♪
♪ Walking past, making a breeze... ♪
♪ burning the scenery into my memories. ♪
♪ I am fine even if I'm alone. ♪
♪ I have finally found a ♪ ♪ luxurious loneliness. ♪
Everyone! Thank you!
"June 27th: Thank you for coming to the event today!"
"It really is the best feeling to sing in front of all of you!"
Bastards!
"Mima Kirigoe: Leaving the Throne of a Pop Idol!"
Hey, what are you doing?
Hey, what's going on? Hey, hey, hey.
Hey, come down.
Come here.
"You believe me, right?"
"She's just an impostor. It's not me."
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I trust you, Mr. ME-MANIA.
I'll always be with you, and I'll never change.
Not a bit.
But I have a problem.
It's that impostor.
She keeps getting in my way.
I don't know what to do.
"I'll get rid of her."
Mr. Me-mania, thank you very much.
You're the only one I can depend on.
Oh, God.
I don't know anything about myself anymore.
Well, I wouldn't be so sure about that.
How do you know that that person you were a second ago
is the same person you are now?
Huh?
A continuous stream of memories.
Given only that, we create the illusion within ourselves,
saying that we have only one fixed persona.
Doctor, I'm really afraid.
I'm scared that the other self will do something terrible
that I don't know about, something out of my control.
It's all right.
There is no way illusions can come to reality.
Ahh!
Cut!
What is it, Mima?
What's wrong?
I'm sorry, sir.
Oh, this rain.
Oh, I'm gonna catch a cold.
I'm so sorry!
Hey, everybody.
It's pouring really badly outside,
but your hearts are like always sunny.
Well, I think we're ready now.
Welcome to...
Rei and Yukiko's...
Idol... Chamland!
Mr. Tadakoro?
I'm sure they're on the air now.
I thought you'd like to see them.
Ahhh!
We're going to have our next show this Sunday.
It's gonna be held at Ibaragi Sim City at 2 o'clock in the afternoon.
How's it going?
Doing fine. Just thought I'd drop by.
We'll be waiting for you!
Chamland will be back next week at the same time.
'Til then...
one, two... bye-bye!
Good show, guys.
Hey, it's Mima.
Mima?
You OK?
Lady!
Who are you!?
I told you!
Can't you tell?
I'm the real Mima.
In other news...
Today, the Economic Planning Agency announced a "New Citizen's Life Index"
that will indicate the overall Japanese standard of living
And the individual's wealth.
It feels like I haven't seen you in a long time.
Well, I've been very busy lately.
So, tell me, are you getting used to acting?
Mm-hmm.
It's hard, but I guess it's what I decided to do.
You have become such a mature woman.
And that's just great.
Everyone seems to like the new Mima.
Yeah.
Well, it doesn't look like you agree.
Um, Mima, what is it?
Are you being harassed by someone?
I've been checking out your website.
It's a bit much.
You change your image a little bit... and they complain.
I think it's better if you don't look at it.
Yeah.
But maybe she is more like me than myself.
Mima?
My other self that I've now buried deep inside my heart.
What if...
What if that other personality started acting out on its own?
It's all right.
There's no way illusions can come to life.
Ahh!!
Rumi!
Cut!
Mima, dear!
What the hell are you saying?
Uh...
I feel like I'm gonna have nightmares about this line.
I'm sorry again.
What is it?
Uh... Nothing.
Once more from the top.
All right, take two!
In other news...
Today, the Economic Planning Agency announced a "New Citizen's Life Index"...
that will indicate the overall Japanese standard of living and...
the individual's wealth.
It's been a while, Rumi.
What are you talking about, Mima?
I was just here yesterday.
What was yesterday?
Was all that real?
What?
Now that's weird.
Ah!
Mima, what's wrong with you?
Oh my god, you're bleeding!
This blood.
Rumi, is it real?
Mima!
"Today I went shopping in Harajuku. I'm a sucker for sale items."
I guess I went to Harajuku today.
You mean...
The murderer is just an illusion that she has simply created?
Yes.
She fears an imaginary security guard...
And then superimposes that figure as a serial
murderer of people that she has been affiliated with.
But Doctor, there's no way illusions can kill a person.
I know.
But what if that illusion had possessed someone?
Possessed?
You mean all those men that got murdered?
Were those... that no longer had any use to her?
Find her quickly, Mr. Yamashiro.
Before it's too late and another victim falls prey.
Hm?
How much is it?
Hey...
You sure are a weird pizza guy.
Stop! Please stop!
Yeah, that looks good...
Come on, baby.
Be more daring.
That's it.
Alright!
Take three!
Ah!
Hello?
Are you alright over there?
Huh?
You haven't heard yet?
What happened to Murano!
No! It can't be!
Police say that Murano died of multiple stab wounds to 75% of his body.
Not Mr. Murano! No!
It's complete chaos over here.
That is not the point. We have nothing to do with it!
Alright. I know now that you're okay.
But you stay put till I get there.
The weapon used in the latest murder is said to closely resemble
the one used in last week's killing of a popular screenwriter.
Police are considering a personal grudge as the motive
and are looking into the connection between the two cases.
Uh?
That's her!
Ms. Kirigoye, please! We'd like to get your statement.
Do you know anything about the murder of Mr. Murano?
Do you know anything at all, Ms. Kirigoye?
Do you believe there's a connection between the killings of Mr. Murano
and Mr. Shibuya, the screenwriter?
How well did Mr. Murano and Mr. Shibuya know each other?
There are rumors, Ms. Kirigoye.
Is it true you had expressed disappointment
with the way Mr. Shibuya had written your part?
Hey, you think she's jinxed?
Well, you know what happens twice happens thrice.
-Let's take bets on who's next. -Will you guys cut it out.
Don't worry about them.
Am I alive?
Is this really happening?
Huh?
Maybe that truck hit me and all this has been a dream?
I just can't make out the difference anymore.
Okay, everyone, are we ready?
Okay, Mima, you're on.
Remember now, you've just killed someone.
Breathe harder than you did during the rehearsal.
Yes.
And... Action!
Ah!
Are you awake?
You are.
Can you tell me what your name is?
My name? I'm Mima Kirigoi.
Okay, and what do you do?
Idol... No... now I'm an actress.
That must be really hard work.
Yeah, it's really hard, but it's what I've chosen to do.
Amazing. She thinks she's some new young up-and-coming actress named Mima Kirigoi.
Hmm?
Dissociative Identity Disorder.
Ahh... In other words, Multiple Personality Syndrome.
All those crimes took place when she believed herself to be some other persona.
A different personality.
So now what? Where's the persona of the original Yoko?
Yoko Takakura, the original persona, is nothing
more than a made-up character in a drama for her.
Being a normal girl, how she was raped in a strip club,
everything happened as a part of her own drama series.
By doing this, she salvaged her own heart.
That's right. I'm an actress.
That's a cut!
Can you tell me what your name is?
My name? I'm Mima Kirigoi.
The original persona, Yoko Takakura, no longer exists.
By killing and later becoming her sister, the top model, she salvaged her own heart.
That's right. I'm a model.
All right! That's the take!
Well, we did it, Mima!
Mima.
Oh... Mima! Good work! I'm so proud!
Rumi.
As of this moment, everyone, Doublebind is in the can.
You did a great job. I'd say that is a wrap.
Mima, you were fantastic. Didn't you think so?
She really was excellent, I have to admit.
And we thank you for that.
We'll see you at the wrap party.
See you then. Bye-bye.
Okay then. We'll be talking to you.
Well, that's great. Shall we go?
Mima, go and get changed.
I'm sorry, Doctor.
Hey now, Mima. I'm not Toko anymore. Did you forget?
"Illusions can't come to reality."
Hm... You can stop dreaming now.
Hmm?
Eri?
What's taking Mima so long?
Well, I'm going back to the office.
Take Mima home, will you?
Ahh, Mr.Tadokoro.
You were saying something about Mima's next job?
Oh, yes. It's great.
A starring role in a video movie.
There happens to be a few smutty scenes, but what are you gonna do?
Somebody... help me!
Like anyone can hear you right now!
Who are you? why? Why are you doing this?
I'm protecting my dear Mimarin, what do you think?
Protecting.. but I'm Mimarin!
No, no, no, no, NO! Dammit!
You didn't know I was Me-mania! You're just pretending to be Mimarin!
No, stop!
No!
You tarnished Mimarin's name, fooling that photographer and screenwriter!
With that little mouth of yours!
But how can... can it be that you...
The real Mimarin is nice! She emails me every day!
And she says you're in her way!
Did you kill them? Did you?
And you'll die soon too!
You bad girl!
You have to follow the script!
Aaaaand... Take Two!
Alright! Looks good!
Good job, Mima!
Huh?
Mima! Oh!
Oh my god, what happened to you?!
I looked all over for you!
Is it you?
What in the world has happened here?!
This can't...
Are you sure you weren't just dreaming?
Are you alright?
We're going back to Mima's room.
Ah!
Rumi, are you here?
Yes, what is it?
Uh, nothing.
Uh... I have to call Mr. Tadokoro.
No, this is not my room.
Of course not.
This is Mima's room.
You're...
Look, I'm wearing the new costume. Isn't it just fabulous?
I'm wearing it at tomorrow's show.
Isn't it great?
It's perfect on me.
But, Rumi, why are you...
Hmm? Why is Rumi...
Rumi?
Oh, it's okay. Rumi went home.
She said she worked hard and worked hard and needed to get some sleep.
Don't talk like that!
This is a joke, isn't it, Rumi?
Your heart goes thump, thump, thump, thump
when you're in love, but then it pays off,
pays off when you're loved back.
What do you think?
Perfect, huh? After all, I am a pop idol,
and a pop idol has to sing.
But...
You just have to keep getting in my way.
Rumi was totally furious, too.
No, please. Stop this.
But you don't have to worry.
A pop idol is always protected by her fans.
They always listen to any favor that I, Mima, ask them.
Although Mr. Me-mania failed just a little bit.
Mr. Me-mania...
How do you know him?
But it doesn't make any difference.
You reap what you sow,
especially about you.
Help! Somebody help me!
Please! Rumi, it's you, isn't it!?
WAKE UP!
YOU'RE the one who needs to wake up!
Help, somebody help me! Help me!
Help me! Help me! Help!
Somebody help me! Please somebody!
Let's end all of this.
We don't need two Mimas! Now do we?
I AM MIMA!
Ha ha! That's funny!
Mima is a pop idol.
And you're just a dirty old imposter.
You're the imposter!
I'm not gonna take this anymore!
Oh shit!
Oh!
Oh man, this is serious!
Call the police! No call an ambulance!
I know!
Thank you for the pretty flowers you always bring.
I'll put them in my room.
They're pretty.
Very pretty.
I didn't know you were here.
You must be very busy lately.
Uh, no.
Once in a while, she returns to her Rumi personality.
I know I'll never see her ever again.
But thanks to her, I am who I am today.
Oh my gosh, that girl looks just like Mima Kirigoi.
You're lying. There's no way Mima Kirigoi would be here of all places.
Well, maybe she's just a lookalike.
Aaa... No, I'm the real thing.
♪ Each time I pass this ♪ ♪ station on the train... ♪
♪ my heart fills with nostalgia. ♪
♪ The days when I ran around ♪ ♪ town, hiding all of my feelings... ♪
♪ in my school uniform. ♪
♪ Take me to the ♪ ♪first time I was in love... ♪
♪ those four seasons when ♪ ♪ I was frantic yet doubtful. ♪
♪ Remember all those times ♪ ♪ when just being near each other... ♪
♪ kept our love for each other growing? ♪
♪ I cut my hair after graduation. ♪
♪ I wonder if you are still the same. ♪
♪ Are you still pursuing that dream ♪ ♪ that you kept telling me about... ♪
♪ on the way home? ♪
♪ Take me to when my tears overflowed... ♪
♪ to those four seasons that ♪ ♪ I felt from the bottom of my heart. ♪
♪ Remember how in ♪ ♪ the sunsets after school... ♪
♪ we just wanted time to spend alone? ♪
♪ Even in this new season, ♪ ♪ I can't shake... ♪
♪ the habit of bluffing when I am sad. ♪
♪ I'm sure that you knew. ♪
♪ I still remember your eyes ♪ ♪ when you looked at me silently. ♪
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