Shibaken tells her that in the end, it is good to show
concern and care for the staff people and co-performers, and he likes the most
this ‘want to go onstage and give the audience an outstanding performance’ mood
which fills up the stage. “Today, let us to our best together, Miss Mushroom.”
Immediately falling with just one attack [/easily convinced by Shibaken], Riko
happily says yes. Shibaken says, “..Also, what I’m going to tell you next is only
an advice.. *Riko asks, ‘huh’ then she notices Aki coming out of the dressing
room with Mari.* That kind of careless action, don’t continue on doing it.
*they are looking at both Aki and Mari.* Showing that kind of expression in
front of people *Mari happily talking with Aki.* even if as a staff worker at
backstage,[<- or, just with staff worker/s] and being alone with the
opposite sex. *Mari touches Aki’s chest with her finger* Also, a meaningful
touch. The people around would think that that [they] are absolutely a couple.
And, it is easily exposed.” Still looking at Aki’s direction, Riko says, “..ya”
Shibaken pities her for not having an insight[/instinct] about guys. He tells
her that ‘if there’s no smoke, there’s no fire’, can be said in the showbiz
world. “If one is still unrestrained like this, it can cause us to stop our
showbiz career.” Shibaken is surprised-puzzled when Riko angrily says that
everyone is like that, and the people in this world, everyone is always minding
how other people see oneself. A bit jittery, Shibaken says who told them to get
in this profession where people ‘watch and enjoy’ and this is also inevitable.
Shibaken is surprised when Riko tells him that incident just now is generally
deliberate. “I think Miss Mari, just now, is deliberately making people to
watch [them].” While Riko is quiet, Shibaken asks what she meant. Meanwhile,
Shibaken’s manger comes out of the dressing room and is surprised to see
Shibaken with Riko. A band member comes out and asks what Shibaken is doing
there. The taller band member says that this is quite rare, because Shibaken
hates staying with a female classmate [alone] in a room by chance, since he
always say that he doesn’t know when someone would take a picture and post it
up the internet. Back to the two, Riko says, “..so, I’m saying. How come
Shibaken-san, you stopped me in this place where there are a lot of people?”
Shibaken looks surprised and says, “Ah. That. That is because..” Blurb:
“Romantic love? Is it love?”
Comment: It might be the same in the ‘ordinary’ world, but I
guess it is more intense in the showbiz world about ‘making an impression’
which can help or ruin one’s reputation. It isn’t exactly for the ‘nice and
naïve’ since the one, who is nice and polite to you, can backstab you. After
his initial meeting with Riko, Shibaken is obviously interested in her. He is really
putting down his guard regarding her especially since he is known to be very
careful in dealing with girls. I had the impression that fans in Japan/East
Asia would prefer their idols single. So, this might be ‘fatal’ for both their
careers especially if there will be evidence about their ‘possible’
relationship , after what Reiko might possibly spread around on the internet. I’m
assuming it will be about them. The
possibility is great since Reiko knew who Riko’s real boyfriend is. If it
actually helps their career, Riko would have to be really careful being seen
with Aki or else, be seen as two-timing. So, either way, it seems bad for Riko
especially since she is a newcomer and their debut album is quite low in the
rankings. About Aki, I wonder if he isn’t reacting adversely to it because he
is clueless about Mari’s advances or he just wants her to save face rather than
embarrass her there by rejecting her advances. I'm curious though how they would react if they see each other with 'someone else'. =P Anyway, if Shibaken does like
Riko, he will be ‘number 4’ admirer of Riko. I seem to notice that this author
tend to draw scenes that happen in the toilet. I wonder if it is deliberate or
in showbiz, ‘things’ happen there including serious talks. Oh ya, a Chinese
reader commented that it seems that Aki doesn’t tie his shoes. ^^; Scans by 红莲 & all★wink汉化组.
Quote of the day:
Once you start worrying about what other people think of
you, you stop being yourself. ~ Author Unknown