February 6, 2022

Free Talk: SB 下一站巨星 302

 Kyouko is quite shocked when Ren told her about Yashiro’s calm reaction as he told Ren that he wanted to protect the two of them so he is totally not in a joking mood. Is he really that Yashiro who’ll intensely react like a high school girl over romance? Ren confirms it and this time, Yashiro didn’t use that sparkly eyes while looking at him.


So based on his serious expression, it seems that he thinks that they are a dating couple. Kyouko asks why didn’t Ren clarify it. Ren says that is because of Yashiro’s assumption, even without even asking him questions, so how can he explain. Since the reality is very different from what Yashiro thinks, Yashiro will definitely tease him as a ‘weak chicken’ for life. Kyouko agrees that she doesn’t want him to be labelled like that.

So, I guess from ‘mutual understanding but not official’-type of love, they will be in some sort of pretend to be a couple with Yashiro? Well, for now, it doesn’t seem to be an issue for Yashiro to know the truth. Hehe, well, in a way, this is all for ‘protecting’ Ren’s reputation = not a chicken? ^^;

゜*☆○o。..:*・(*´-ω)(ω-`*)・*:..。o○☆*゚

Ren says that he could have easily denied it if Yashiro is acting the same as usual. Kyouko asks if there was a chance at all to do that under Yashiro’s magic ‘night tent’ which can anticipate future dangers. Ren says no and there was this one time when she gave him a report when she was in DWL wherein she took a photo together with a female foreigner.

Yashiro wanted to see the picture and if it was the past him, he would definitely tease him [Ren] about finally getting Kyouko’s email but upon seeing them with a foreigner, he was more concerned about Kanae smoothly getting acquainted [know Sarah well] since she isn’t that good in talking with a foreigner.

Ren doesn’t know if that is because Yashiro thinks ‘since you two are dating, it is natural that you’ll receive emails.’ Kyouko nervously thinks that she actually exchanges emails with Kijima and Hikaru of Bridge Rock. She decided to keep quiet about it or else, things would become complicated. So, doesn’t this mean that Yashiro already had a hunch that something is going on already since they are exchanging emails?

I was thinking that it was because Yashiro is more concerned about Kanae = being professional rather than bother teasing Ren about the email. Hehe, I wonder how Ren would react once he realizes that she also emails the two other guys. Jealous, perhaps? Would he make her stop doing it but then, they aren’t officially dating?

゜*☆○o。..:*・(*´-ω)(ω-`*)・*:..。o○☆*゚

Since they are on the topic, Ren asks Kyouko about the details regarding her meeting with Sarah. Kyouko starts to narrate their miraculous meeting. Ren muses that this heightened emotional state of Kyouko is kind of déjà vu. He remembers how she talks like this before. [<-Ah, I forgot about what she was talking before, is it about Kuon, his father or fairies-type?] I’m assuming it is since he is slightly smiling.

Just when Kyouko is telling Ren that Sarah’s stomach reminds her of Kuu’s stomach, Ren smiles tenderly with some sort of nostalgia. And, that killed off the team leader of her demons in protective suits. It is Ren’s new weapon that can easily kill them off which is something like a radiation shot that advances them into becoming angels.

Hehe, I think that is what angel ladder is though there is no picture of them becoming angels, just a Buddha-like smiling spirit floating. On a side note, I wonder if they’ll all be gone at the end of the series. I actually entertained the thought of leaving at least one alive which she can use when she needs it against unsavory minor characters like before.

゜*☆○o。..:*・(*´-ω)(ω-`*)・*:..。o○☆*゚

So, Kyouko goes into self-defense mode while she is totally puzzled why would Ren feel ‘happiness’ over that kind of conversation. It is like she’s in balloon mode = rubber to deflect the rays? She was caught off guard, is his happiness switch broken? The demons are thankful for Kyouko’s self-defense or else, they’ll be in danger.

Ren has locked up the door and starts to escort Kyouko out. Kyouko apologizes for making him drive her home. He says that it is inevitable. After all, how can he let her go home alone at this time and besides, Yashiro asked her to come over.

Kyouko freezes even more when he asks isn’t it to check on him regarding buying the eggs benedict ingredients. This made Kyouko glumly apologize to him. Ren asks why she is apologizing at this time, could it bet that there is a different reason that she came. Kyouko didn’t answer him.

゜*☆○o。..:*・(*´-ω)(ω-`*)・*:..。o○☆*゚

And, I guess that kind of triggered Ren’s sadistic side/corner victim to the wall that he asked if she wants to do something a little bad, a secret between the two of them.

It is like truth or dare. Tell me the truth and you don’t have to suffer and well, get to do the easy way out of the building. If it is dare, walk downstairs at around 30-40 floors and perhaps, be embarrassed to death for being carried ala princess carry downstairs if you’re too tired.

I guess Kyouko is already tired from the shooting that she immediately confessed the reason. And I guess, that reason is being sad after filming Momiji’s tragic death. Actually, walking downstairs isn’t that bad if she has no schedule tomorrow and it can be ‘couple time’ ^^

15 comments:

  1. wow unusually long review this time :3.

    So Yashiro's situation isn't much changed from how it was.. Like he knew Ren has feeling for Kyouko for a long time now, but he's rather oblivious of Kyouko's part. He only know they now have something special going on because of the necklace and Ren's mood swing so it's logical that he doesn't know the state of their relationship. I guess that make sense. In anyway, I think it is good that he knows, and that both happen to be under his management.

    Hmm the part of email exchange with the bridge rock I think is more about her relation with the show as Bou, since iirc Ren knows about Kijima and they had some sort of agreement (where Kijima said he would stop chasing Kyouko knowing she is Ren's love interest).

    Ah yeah those poor tiny Kyoukos lol. The author never set a number of them it seems, so I don't think they would ever completely banished. They struck me as something like locust swarm. No matter how much of them fall, they always come again in swarm. Well if they continue to be exposed to Ren's ray of happiness, maybe they would go extinct eventually lol.

    Hehe the last part is actually interesting. I actually expect she would tell Ren about it firsthand but she didn't. Seems just seeing him was already enough for her to ease her sadness (kinda reminding me of the time when Saena denied having a child). I guess this mean she still has some reservation of telling Ren everything.

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    1. Hehe ^^

      Yup. And, do you think they'll bother to tell him the truth later on or it will become the truth later on so don't bother telling? =P I think it would be the latter.

      Hm...but Kijima isn't in any project with Kyouko. Could it mean she emailed him before or she is still doing that?

      True...actually, I forgot. Did her angels become demons or the demons just came out and kicked out the angels? ^^;

      Yes, I noticed that, too. But then, she is actually hesitant telling things to Kanae, too that Kanae has to also kind of 'blackmail' her. Maybe it is part of Kyouko's personality. She doesn't want to bother others with her issues which stemmed from her childhood.

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    2. Hmm maybe they would, when it has become official. They have to I think, if they were still under his management.

      Hmm it's more Kyouko doesn't know that Ren knows about her exchanging email with Kijima I guess? Cause iirc Ren resolved that issue with Kijima directly instead of confronting Kyouko about it.

      Hmm I don't think the angels become demon, more like they are different entity. They kinda reflect her inner struggle between good and bad so I think it doesn't make sense if the angels become demons or vice versa.

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    3. Hmm probably rather than saying they would be exorcised, it was more like they would go dormant (just like when Kyouko was all flowers early on with Shou).

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    4. Yes.

      So, this email with Kijima is past and isn't 'ongoing'?

      Oh, I see.

      Ah, dormant so the angels are currently dormant, too? Haha, oh well, better not overthink it since as you mentioned, it is some sort of reflection of her inner struggle.

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    5. Hmm I think Kyouko never see of Kijima as a 'lover candidate' to begin with (regardless of what Ren thought their relationship was lol). Kijima is different from Ren in that he doesn't shy to take initiative to get close to his target. I think the frequency of his contact with Kyouko should have diminished to a colleague level since Kijima should have stopped his interest in her.

      Hmm this talk about those minions actually piqued my interest, cause I struggle to describe them in detail actually lol. In most case, I do think they represent Kyouko's inner strugle, but there are case where they detect hostility and get detected by Beagle. But yeah, since the author can expand their purpose at will, best is we don't dwell too much on the topic lol.

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    6. Hehe, true. I just wondered if he is still keeping in touch with her until now. It is a bit different with Koga whom Kyouko totally 'shoots down'/keeps distance somewhat. Maybe because they are 'romantically-related' in the story?

      Haha, true. And, yes, they were fun as an 'anger detection' antenna and harassing low tier bullies. =P

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    7. Ah didn't he start bullying her the moment he found that Kyouko is a fan of Ren? Tbh they seem to have mutual respect towards each other to me and it's probably only Ren that prevents them to bond closer. Hehe it makes me wondering what would he do if he found that Kyouko is Ren's secret lover.

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    8. Ah, that's right. Hehe, I forgot. But then, I think she still has this 'keep distance' thing going on.

      I got the impression that Kijima has a crush or something like that on Kyouko. With Hikaru's bridge rock, that is more co-worker vibes.

      Hehe, we have so many 'what this character do/react' if they found out. ^^

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    9. Kijima did, though since his knowing Ren's into Kyouko he should have some reservation. Ah this might mean he knows that the thing with Kana is fake though. Or wait, maybe he would resume chasing Kyouko since Ren is 'dating' Kana now? who knows XP

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  2. I wonder if the last scene filming is a pretense and that she is saying sorry for something else. I also think Ren might have let it go because he noticed she did not want to say anything, but we will see.

    About the tender smile, I think Ren is remembering th2 2 times Kyouko explained things to him that made him want to hug her; first time about Kou and second time about Corn. I think he is super weak to her story telling and the way she gets super excited as she talks.

    I also wondered if she was more concerned that Yashiro was not his usual teasing self and was more of a serious person trying to help them out.

    By the way, next chapter raws are out so in the next few days we may see the first draft translations ^^

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    1. Cannot really say that he'll let go of it. Maybe his sense is telling him that it is important so he should know the reason or perhaps, want a 'no secrets' thing just like Kanae =P

      Ah, but aren't those two things related to him. ^^

      I guess that it is a surprise that he became 'professional' unlike the usual? After all, before it can be just teasing since it is nothing serious but since it is kind of serious now...time to have some 'back ups' to protect the clients? under him.

      I see, let's wait and see then. ^^

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    2. so you also think Ren has a sadistic side to him huh. I think there is some mention of it in the new chapter, so we will find out soon ^^

      They are but it is more of how Kyouko talks and gets excited that Ren loves ^^

      I thought Yashiro was one of LME's best managers, I guess now we are seeing his serious side more than his teasing usual self because he knows he needs to be on top of this matter to protect them both.

      I will let you know as soon as I see the translations on Discord, they tend to send a link there ^^

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    3. Yes, in a way. Something like being intimidating to get what he wants from Kyouko. Haha, I suddenly recalled the scene when he chased after her to the toilet. ^^;

      Yes...so it is like both ^^

      Yup ^^

      Ok, thanks ^^

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