Skip Beat [Chapter 218]

Kyouko and the other Box’R crew tensely watch the news on the television. LIVE on the news, it is reported about a massive vehicular accident within a part of the highway which caused a traffic jam. There are some cars that had flipped over. The morning rush is also a factor as to why the damage is extensive. Right now, the police and firemen are in the process of saving and helping the people, and also confirm the reason for the accident. They still do not know the detail number of the injured. Later on, Kyouko gets out of the taxi and meets up with the director at the hospital. As they walk inside, Kyouko asks about Amamiya. The director says that it seems that her neck has a slight sprain but the leg part has to be rejoined because of a fracture so currently, she is in operation room. Kyouko is in shock to see Amamiya sitting on one of the benches. She asks wasn’t her leg being operated on. It turns out that the one who had a fracture is Amamiya’s manager. The director is saying that Amamiya got a neck sprain and {her manage} got fractured. Kyouko couldn’t believe that in his desire to say it, he skipped who got what injury. She thinks that even if it wasn’t like that, Amamiya got a shock. Kyouko asks if Amamiya is alright. Amamiya nods and timidly says that she’s very scared.

Seeing Amamiya’s hands trembling, Kyouko holds her hands as she tells Kyouko what happened. Early in the morning, they have some other work so after it was over, they have to hurry at high speed to Box’R film studio. The earlier work ended later than anticipated so they are quite anxious. In front of them, there is a huge trailer truck. In order to overtake it, they wanted to change lane by going to the right lane when suddenly, the truck took a sudden turn towards their direction. It seems that it is trying to avoid the rear-end of the accident in front. Even if her manager pulled the emergency break, it is too late so they hit the truck. Because of it, it seems that her manager got hit somewhere while at the driver’s side. Her manager is driving and Amamiya is sitting at the backseat [and thankfully, they are wearing seat belts.] Amamiya tells Kyouko that her manager has regained consciousness that after they were saved, she [manager] called the assistant director to say that they will be late and even reported the situation in detail. Kyouko sweatdrops for that is a frightening calmness. Kyouko asks why she called vice-director and not the director. Amamiya says that they called him but it got cut off midway so they called the assistant director.

Afterwards, the assistant director isn’t at the shooting place for he is scheduled to go there in the afternoon but then, as things are, he was the one who called the director. Kyouko realizes that it is definitely because the director didn’t finish hearing the story that he immediately hanged up and rushed out. Amamiya says is that so, she finds it strange that there is someone who won’t listen whether someone’s life is in danger or not. The girls think that the director is that kind of person. Then, the director arrives with milk tea and green tea for them. The girls think that he is a baffling existence in the showbiz world and this kind of person can create a lot of popular works. The director asks if they don’t like the drinks. [<- I think they are talking about he tend to be rash and impatient..buying them drinks but not asking them what they like.] Kyouko asks the director why she is called to the hospital. She is shocked when the director says that he doesn’t know, it is Amamiya who asked him. Amamiya explains that it is her manager’s request. While at the ambulance, her manager asked Amamiya to call out Kyouko to the hospital. This puzzles Kyouko that she asks isn’t it her family. Amamiya says that it is possible that after being rescued, her manager relaxed and her consciousness gradually became fuzzy but without a doubt, she said LOVE ME division so she thinks that her manager is talking about her.

Just then, the president of soft hat arrives and asks how Amamiya is doing. As Kyouko steps aside for them to talk, she thinks that the president of showbiz companies aren’t ordinary people for no matter how she looks at him, he is like some underworld ojisan [/uncle]. After Amamiya explained what happened, the president starts to cry over Amamiya encountering such a terrifying thing and even if her body didn’t have a grave injury but her spirit got a shock so no need to force herself for work today because Box’R already shifted a lot of its taping itinerary. The president asks the director who can only say yes. The director thinks that even if they can actually squeeze for some time but the film studio can only be used today.. After looking at the worried director, Kyouko looks at Amamiya who wants to take a break from today’s work as well as tomorrow’s. The president says that it is okay because of what happened, and he ought to be able to think of a way to resolve it..no, he’ll handle it. At the area where people can use cellphones, the director is already making a phone call about using today’s film studio for next time. Kyouko pulls his arm and tells him to wait a moment regarding that issue. As Kyouko goes out to the hospital’s courtyard with Amamiya, the director asks the president what that is about. The director doesn’t know but LME’s Kyouko says that she has something to say to Amamiya. He is shocked upon learning from the director that Kyouko is actually playing Natsu.

At the bench, Kyouko is mentioning about the nice sunny weather and doesn’t she think that it is a waste to suspend the shooting. Amamiya says that it isn’t like she wanted to suspend it. Kyouko says that she doesn’t really want to suspend it but only, in order to make it reasonable. Because of the shock from the accident, she cannot pull herself together so she also wants to take a break from tomorrow’s work. If she didn’t take a rest today, it won’t be persuasive since she has a shooting tomorrow for that ‘Are you serious?’ show. Amamiya darkly says that she failed, if she knew early on, she shouldn’t have let Kyouko see that. Kyouko says that regretfully, she read what she wrote last night on that poison notebook -> hate the shooting of the variety show for the day after tomorrow and it would be nice if some disaster happens. Amamiya angrily says that Kyouko would unexpectedly read someone else’s curse notebook, she has a lot of bad taste, why don’t she sleep early. Kyouko calls her mean for it is her darkness that kept nagging her to quickly read it. Amamiya asks what darkness so Kyouko says that it is nothing, it is her issue. Kyouko summarizes it by saying that to skip that boring variety show tomorrow, Amamiya plans to sacrifice today’s television drama shooting but then, if she were to do that, she’ll definitely won’t forgive herself and regret it.

Kyouko looks at Amamiya and says that from her reaction, she already regrets it since she is trampling on an important thing. Amamiya says that it is because of the accident and she doesn’t want to do a work wherein she’ll try to please some other people. That feeling is true. Kyouko says that is normal. She apologizes for saying some insensitive thing that isn’t related to her. But there is one thing that she wants to ask to someone who calls herself an ‘actress’. Kyouko stands up and looks at Amamiya. “If tomorrow’s work isn’t a variety show, but a television drama, would you still say the same thing..? --..I think that actually, those two things are the same. There is a rule wherein even if something happen in [one’s] private [life], one would also not bring it to work. Whether it is a variety show or a television drama, if the reason isn’t the aftermath of the accident, then, all the more one should--..” Kyouko goes back to the director and apologizes for she thought of trying to change Amamiya’s mind about the shooting today but it seems to be difficult. She says that it would be better to let Amamiya rest and sorry for interrupting him earlier about the film studio. Then, Amamiya goes to them. The director asks Amamiya if they are going to change the date of the shooting. Kyouko looks surprised since Amamiya looks deteremined.

Later on, the actresses of Box’R are shock that they are to hurry to the shooting place for Kyouko and Amamiya with the director, are directly heading off there. They are worried about Amamiya but the man says that it wasn’t a grave injury and after a check-up, it is generally okay. They cannot believe that Amamiya is going to work today and even if she is okay right now, maybe later on, something might happen. The man says that even if it is like that, she is came out of the accident unscathed and currently, she can work. ‘A so-called actor. No matter what happens to oneself, a performer’s life is predestined’. That is what Amamiya said so they should quickly go and gather up at the bus. The actresses think that Amamiya is so cool. Back at the hospital, Amamiya says that actually, those are the words of someone whom she respects. Kyouko asks if it is Ren. Amamiya says no, it is a famous US actor-model-manager in the whole world’s entertainment. He is called ‘victor[/winners]’s father’ [/father of winners?], Mr. D. Thinking that there is such a person, Kyouko says is that so. Amamiya asks why Kyouko felt it is Ren. Kyouko apologizes and says that for saying such amazing words, about not bringing private issues at work..and she heard that from Ren. Amamiya says that maybe, Ren is Mr. D’s believer. While saying ya.., Kyouko thinks that she didn’t hear about this but even if Ren is infatuated with someone, it seems that he won’t tell someone about it, telling fans.. [telling her he is a fan of someone?] She looks at her right hand and thinks that it is almost disappeared and obviously Ren hasn’t come back. She wonders if he properly complies with the promise [/agreement] and today is number 3 meal.

Amamiya tells Kyouko that she has decided to also do tomorrow’s work well but even if she thinks that, she needs a key factor to boost her up so can she ask Kyouko for help. A LOVE ME request, that Kyouko would go with her for tomorrow’s recording of ‘Are You Serious?’ “You only have to sit at the side, and watch in order for me not to run away--” At Fuji TV’s lounge, some people are looking at ‘Are You Serious? Extreme’ poster. On one of the tables, a woman in a suit is typing on her laptop computer when her cellphone rings. She answers it, “Hello—this is Mogami. Huh? ..tomorrow? I know, it is at the same television office as today. The other side had already told me. Yes. Live broadcast for tomorrow’s 8am ‘special report’, as commentator [/critic] for the acting as.. 9 o’ clock go in the studio. I understand—" Hangs up phone. She is reading on the rankings of new programs which has a review of Dark Moon’s Mio. It mentions that this time, Mio is the strongest catalyst in Dark Moon. Her brilliant acting made people remember the uniqueness of Mio. Alongside, compared to Mio’s audience, there are many critics who said ‘there is no good anticipation’, ‘and there is progress gap [/space for progress]’. And there are critics who say that it is a low-flying character.. Then, Saena closes the internet browser. Next chapter will be out on December 20 in Japan.

Comment: Okay, that is really not what I guessed. The accident has nothing to do with Kyouko’s mother. And that accident is too massive to just sue someone. But still, what happened to Amamiya is indeed going to cause Kyouko to meet up with her mother. See you in ‘Are you serious’ television studio? Ah, that is something to anticipate in the next chapter. Well, apparently, her mother does know that Kyouko is currently an actress and even what her role is. Did Sho tell them? I wonder though if she is basing Kyouko’s performances on what the reviews say rather than actually watching it. Of course, I’m really curious why she is reading about it. Curiosity? Want to discourage her from acting? Apparently, if she does object, it would most probably have nothing to do with being a Mogami. The audience reviews are favorable but not the critics. I don’t think that can be used to dissuade Kyouko from acting and just go back to Kyoto to become a waitress at Fuwa inn. There are performers who didn’t get the critics’ approval yet got the audience’s approval. I don’t think she’ll personally see Kyouko but rather get the Fuwa-s to know about this. So far, they are the one dealing with Kyouko. Somehow, I’m thinking that she is a lawyer so she would want to know everything if ever she’ll confront/meet up with Kyouko. Becoming a commentator for an acting role is definitely not a coincidence, right?

Anyway, I’m also curious about Mr. D. Since he is also a manager, would he be Kyouko’s manager? Maybe Ren knows the guy and was under him before? It shouldn’t be surprising since his father is world famous..maybe he is Kuu’s manager? Was Ren’s manager? Is Ren coming back on their ‘tomorrow possibly fated meeting day’? Is three days counting the day Kyouko left? It seems not..since he has to record 8 meals..maybe his flight is late at night? Even if he is not, if Kanae is also there, Kyouko will have two of her LOVE ME comrades with her when and if that meeting happens. As for Amamiya, it seems that she will soon overcome her hatred for variety shows by acting professional regardless of what she likes, views of people, etc. Even her manager is way too professional...apologizing for being late when she was injured and got into that kind of accident. And, it seems that in the industry, do not judge people by their appearance and eccentricities. Here, it is the director and the president. =P Scans by 红莲汉化组

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Differences of opinion enable you to see a bigger picture, have clearer understanding, and more well-rounded insight, and thereby make better decisions. –Not quicker decisions, but better ones. ‘Where there is no counsel, the people fall; But in the multitude of counselors, there is safety. Proverbs 11:14’ ~ 101 mottos for success by J. Richards and M.S. Fontaine.