"Kodomo no Omocha"
The rumor that I love you is true. Yes it is.
Whether you're awake or asleep…
You can't avoid it,
…so don't worry about it.
If I sneak into your heart by ridding you of that other love…
…is that a sin?
At sunset, when the children go home,
today's incident is burning love!
You can be sure of it!
7 O'Clock News!
Please, our relationship…
Ah, don't condemn me for a true kiss…
This town without fire…
Let's ignite it with our love!
Ah, don't live carelessly!
That's asking for too much!
I'm Kurata Sana, a 6th grader and TV personality.
My beloved Mama is a novelist. The chipmunk on her head is Maro-chan.
My former boyfriend, Rei-kun. Now, he's a fine manager.
The mysterious straight man, Babbit.
My measurements are, starting from the top, 8-…
Hayama Akito, my natural enemy and good friend.
The actress Asako Kurumi-san. She's Rei-kun's girlfriend.
But these two are hiding the fact that they're seeing each other.
Listen to this, listen to this! Zenjiro-sensei, you see…
…thought up this plan to program-jack other shows
in order to promote "Child's Toy"!
We're suddenly going to crash other shows,
show up on their cameras without their permission,
and go around advertising "Child's Toy."
Then, we're going to say "gotcha!" and run away!
Isn't that funny? Huh? Isn't that funny? Right? Right? Isn't that funny? Huh?
Hey, Rei-kun, the light is green!
Hey, it's green! Green! Green! Green, I say, I say, I say! It's green!!
"Seat belt"
"My Boyfriend Has To Grin and Bear It"
That was dangerous.
Luckily, you didn't cause any harm to other cars or pedestrians.
S-sorry.
I know it's a hackneyed expression,
but if you could get by with just saying you're sorry, we wouldn't need the police.
Sorry.
What were you thinking, taking your eyes off the road while driving?
I'm terribly sorry.
Don't go looking away again right after what I just said!
Don't do it! Don't do it! Don't do it!
"Rei-kun, why were you looking away?"
Fidget, fidget…
I used to be such a big fan of his, too.
It sure is a shock, huh? I mean, Kim-Kim…
Actors are all like that, aren't they?
Ah, what a shock!
W-where's the harm in letting Babbit join in with everyone else?
Good morning!
"Study Hall" You'll have to excuse me. Rei-kun got into an accident,
"Study Hall" so I had to ride the train, and before I knew it, I was late!
"Study Hall" Yow! Sensei, you sure are strict, huh?
"Study Hall" Sana-chan, the teacher isn't here. She said to have study hall for an hour.
Lucky!
I'm going to dance the "I'm Saved Mambo"!
Sana-chan, did you know about this?
What, what?
"From the heralded drama 'Kiss of an Angel' comes true love."
"Kimuchi Takuya and Kurumi Asako have discovered a burning passion"!?
"After secret midnight rendezvous,
true love springs from their roles as lovers"!?
What is this!?
This is the train.
Is it okay if we go to the studio by train until the car is fixed?
That doesn't matter to me.
Rei-kun, why have you been making nothing but sideways glances since this morning?
No I haven't…
Yes you have! See? See?
So that's why. I guess that article has been on your mind, too, Rei-kun.
It's so maddening! That article is a load of lies and hooey!
Asako-san wouldn't fall for that showy actor, after all, right? Right? Right?
After all… after all, you're Asako-san's boyfriend, Rei-kun…
I-it's just a rumor, so you don't have to concern yourself with it.
What's going on there?
He looks like a dangerous man.
No, I was just… you see…
This girl here is the Kurata Sana-chan!
Sana-chan!?
Okay then, with that, please be sure to watch "Child's Toy"!
Rei-kun being both my manager and boyfriend was a long time ago.
Yeah. I stepped aside so that Rei-kun could have Asako-san.
Ah, you're heavy!
I'm sorry, Rei-kun!
I-it's okay, Sana-chan.
"Pretty humiliating, Rei-kun!"
Asako-san has a new boyfriend!?
I told you, it's just a rumor.
Have you checked it with Asako-san?
W-well…
The world of show business is filled with nothing but good-looking, handsome people.
You look silly right now.
If you space off, then wham, Asako-san will be taken away from you like that!
Aren't you worried about that!? Hmm?
Well…
Rei-kun, you are the most handsome, but if you haven't seen her in a long time,
there's no telling what will happen! Are you seeing her regularly?
No, not lately…
You haven't seen her!?
That's no good! Dangerous! Super-risky!
At this point, you should hold a press conference and announce it!
"I am Kurumi Asako's boyfriend."
Like that!
I can't do that!
Why!? How come!? For what reason!?
Until the day when she becomes a full-fledged actress…
and until the day when I become a full-fledged manager…
Until then… until then…
Sana-chan, we're just about ready for you!
Okay!
Rei-kun is being pretty wussy today.
Wow, look at all of the press corps!
Well, shua.
With awl the rumuhs about Kimuchi Takuya,
they want to find an opening to intuhview him.
It's time we got going.
Mm-hmm, here goes!
"Child's Toy"!
Come on, come on, "Child's Toy"! Watch "Child's Toy"!
Zenjiro-san, what's going on?
Little of this, little of that…
Little bit of armpit!
No there's not!
This show has been taken over by those of us from "Child's Toy"!
Come on, come on, "Child's Toy"! Watch "Child's Toy"!
The group "SNYAP", now at the height of popularity…
Among them is a man who is receiving acclaim not just for his songs,
but for his work in dramas, too- Kim-Tak himself, Kimuchi Takuya.
Sure, he may be handsome, but that's all he is.
Are you okay, Sana-chan?
Just embarrassed.
H-he's kind…
Ready? You do this, then this, then you say "It's Kim-Kim!"
He tells jokes, too!
His sense of humor leaves something to be desired, though.
This is dreadful. Kimuchi Takuya…
He's handsome, he's kind, and he's funny.
He has all three of the critical elements for getting girls!
I-it can't be true…
"Kiss of an Angel"
Asako would be the last one to do such a thing…
Yeah! No worries.
Hey… They'll be mad at you if they saw that!
Okay, good work, everyone!
Excuse us! One moment, please!
That hurt.
I've got a location shoot for a movie, so if you'll excuse me…
Kimuchi-kun, a word, please!
What's going on between you and Kurumi Asako-san?
Do you have the same love for her as your character in the drama does?
Sana-chan…
You're sure you're not worried, Rei-kun?
Yeah. This drama is a very important job to her as an actress.
I'm just not seeing her so that she can concentrate on her work.
I'm not worried about any rumors.
I see…
Rule for being a manager number 1: Safe driving.
I just took my eyes off the road for a moment. I won't do it again.
Sana is your meal ticket, right?
You got into that accident because your attention wandered!
Right now, you're going to retrain yourself from the beginning!
Oh, and I buried a landmine over there.
Okay, one more lap!
Oh, there's a landmine right there, too.
I wonder if Rei-kun really is worried after all.
It wouldn't hurt to ask Asako-san really quick, would it?
3-3-0-9-8-7-4…
Hello?
Ah, Asako-san?
Sana-chan? It's been too long! Sorry, but I'm out on location right now.
Huh? Rei? Is he doing okay?
Asako-san, if you would…
Asako-chan, hurry!
Right!
Sorry, but we're about to do a take. Bye.
Just a minute, Asako-san!
She hung up on you pretty abruptly, huh?
I-it can't be…
Is that how it is?
"Save Rei-kun!!"
You should just leave it alone.
I can't! You could at least feel a little sorry for him!
He told you himself not to worry about it, didn't he?
You don't suppose that Takuya-kun and Asako-san
really are in love with each other…?
I don't know. I don't think that Asako-san is that kind of person,
but Asako-san hasn't seen Rei-kun at all. Takuya-kun sees her every day on location!
If I think about it too much, my head is going to pop like a sea urchin!
"Sea Urchin Head"
"Sand Dollar" Eh? That's a good look for you.
Let's tail Takuya-kun and Asako-san to find out the truth!
That's a fairly extreme proposal, coming from you.
W-well, I used to be something of a fan of Asako-san before,
so I was thinking maybe I might actually meet her…
Hey, Tsuyoshi-kun, you've got Aya-chan!
Tsuyoshi-kun, you're a fan of Asako-san, huh?
N-no, that was a long time ago! A long time ago!
Is that right?
All right! Why don't we investigate those two!?
You really don't have to wear that outfit.
The girl is style first, substance later.
"Enter the Great Detective, Kurata Sana!! (and Hayama, Tsuyoshi)" You go on ahead.
Cut! Okay, nice job!
This is Sana. They appear to have finished shooting. Over.
I can't see very well from here. Over.
This is idiotic. Let's go home, now. Over.
In any case, let's split up and stand watch.
Scatter!
Over.
Tomorrow, we finally shoot the climactic kiss scene! The big smooch!
Right.
K-kiss scene!?
This is Tsuyoshi… This is Tsuyoshi…
This is Sana. Give me a situation report. Over.
They appear to be talking to each other. Over.
They seem to really be getting along well. Over.
Oh no, I'm so nervous.
So am I. But it will be okay.
Whoa, he's touching her! He has the audacity to touch her! Over.
Oh, they're closing in.
They're closing in. Over.
Aw, shut up! I can see that just by looking at them!
Hey! I can't see!
Over!
O-ba-na…
Hey! I can't see!
Waugh, let me see! Give me a peek! What's the problem, lady!?
Hold on, what am I saying!?
I wanted you to have a look at it, too, Asako-san.
Of course I will! I'll go together with you.
Hey, what are they talking about!?
He said he wanted Asako-san to see it, too. Over.
She said "Of course. I will go together with you." Over.
Go with him to look at something!? Where!? Where!? Where!? Where are they going!?
Calm down.
Don't get so agitated.
Y-you think I can stay calm over something like this!?
No, that's impossible! That's quite impossible, sir!
After all, Asako-san is there having secret conversations,
and leaving Rei-kun out of them!
And if I can't get agitated over something like that…
This is no time to be bickering! Over.
Oh, right.
Begging your pardon, but would you please let us snap a two-shot of you?
Eh? Um…
A two-shot, huh?
Okay!
Whoa, this is bad!
Once that picture gets around, Rei-kun will be hurt to pieces!
What do we do!? What do we do!?
If Asako-san and Kimuchi-kun really are in love…
What good will it do if you panic?
Do you usually use a chop on girls!?
Don't worry, I'm using the back of the blade.
Where is the back of the blade of a chop?
Okay, everyone, good job! Let's keep it up tomorrow, too!
Well, if you'll excuse us…
J-just a minute!
—Kimuchi-kun! —Is it true that you actors have teeth made of white cypress?
You really are good at giving reporters the slip, huh?
I've had a lot of practice.
Never mind them, you want to go see it now?
Right now?
Aah! Those two!
That's acting suspicious if I ever saw it!
This is Tsuyoshi! I'm getting to Kimuchi-kun's car ahead of them! Over.
All right, Tsuyoshi-kun, well done! Here we come!
Geez, would you try keeping up with yourself sometime, for crying out loud?
How do you do that!? How are you doing that!?
Wow, Kimuchi-kun, you sure are bold. I mean, a two-shot photo?
It's okay.
It's not okay.
Shouldn't you be acting a little more prudent before the wedding?
W-wedding!?
Did you just say something?
Huh? Not me. Maybe you imagined it?
No, Sana-chan, you can't yell like that.
Click…
♪ Forbidden love, lu-lu-lu-lu. ♪
♪ Kimuchi is intruding, lu-lu-lu-lu. ♪
—♪ What will happen to Rei-kun, lu-lu-lu-lu? ♪ —I know I'm hearing a voice, like somebody is singing.
—♪ What will happen to Rei-kun, lu-lu-lu-lu? ♪ —You're hearing things, I tell you.
Asako-san, are you sure you're not just jumpy about the show?
"It's dangerous to dance in the car" Good boys and girls don't dance in the car.
"It's dangerous to dance in the car" That goes for bad boys and girls, too.
"This is a nice place."
"You like it?"
"It's every girl's dream to have their wedding in a place like this."
"I'm glad to hear you say that, Asako-san."
That's what they're saying. Over.
W-what kind of development is this!? I'll smash them!
Calm down, I tell you.
Say, would you say your line?
You mean here?
Yes!
Okay, sure.
For you, I would gather the stardust from the night sky,
and scrape up enough to get you everything you want.
No, there's only one thing that I want.
What's that?
To see myself reflected in your eyes. That's all.
What schmaltz! This is beyond hammy!
Are you happy?
Yes, very.
Asako!
Asako!!
Could you remain calm, even if it came to this?
Er…
You are Sana's manager.
Wherever you are, at all times, you have to think about Sana above all else.
I don't mean to keep harping on this,
but a manager has to always look out for the talent…
This lecture has been going on since yesterday. That's not harping on it?
Are you listening to me, Sagami!?
Yes…
I hear that Asako-san has a kissing scene in this drama.
You are upset over that, aren't you?
No, not at all. That's silly.
I couldn't possibly be…
Right. She is an actress. One kiss scene won't… one kiss scene won't…
Oh, Sagami-kun…
It's not like that! My…
My relationship with Asako is not like that!
My… my relationship with Asako…
…is a relationship where you trust each other, is that what you're trying to say?
Mm-hmm.
Right now, the two of them are enjoying a romantic dinnertime. Over.
Copy that. Continue your surveillance. Over.
So they're finally shooting the kiss scene tomorrow, huh?
A kiss is all in a day's work for an actress.
You don't get it!
An actress has to create a lot of feeling in order to play her role right.
They begin to like their counterpart more and more.
That could be… that could be why Asako-san has come to love Kimuchi-kun!
You mean she's not kissing him because she loves him,
she loves him because she's kissing him?
Y-yikes… I just remembered something weird…
No, no! I didn't do that! It was done to me!
And Hayama isn't the type to kiss just because he doesn't hate someone, anyhow!
—What are you getting so agitated over? —Okay, no more, no more!
No more talking about that! No more! No more! No more!
There's just no calming you down.
The two of them are leaving the restaurant. Over.
All right, at this point, it's time to press them directly!
Could we have a moment, please?
Um…
The rumors about you getting married are true, then?
Well, uh…
No you don't! Even if those two really are seeing each other,
if Rei-kun ever found out…
Tsuyoshi-kun, distract them by dancing! Over.
Huh? But I can't dance.
Never mind that, just dance! Over!
What's the use?
Hello! I'm a strange young man who dances everywhere… everywhere… everywhere…
It's no use! I'm too embarrassed!
There are fools who dance, and the fools who watch them!
Do I have to come with you?
♪ Sneaking photos of them on their date? ♪
♪ How boorish of you-hoo-hoo-hoo-hoo! ♪
♪ They brought the kids along on tonight's date! ♪
♪ Everything's aboveboard here, hoo-hoo-hoo-hoo! ♪
S-Sana-chan?
Okay, you reporters, that's all for tonight. See you again next week!
Goodbye! There's nothing tasty to see here!
Nothing tasty to see here, you say? Don't be ridiculous.
Who are you?
If this is your first appearance, you should identify yourself.
Sana-chan…
What are you doing here?
More reporters and such could still come barging in on you.
In any case, you should go home for the rest of the night, okay?
Y-yeah…
"And so, the day of the drama filming…" T-that guy from before… was scary!
Okay, this is a take! Start!
For you, I would gather the stardust from the night sky,
and scrape up enough to get you everything you want.
No, there's only one thing that I want.
What's that?
To see myself reflected in your eyes. That's all.
"Child's Toy"!
—Come on, come on, "Child's Toy"! Watch "Child's Toy"! —Cut! What's going on here!?
Throw these guys out of here!
Pinch "Child's Toy"! Touch "Child's Toy"!
Come on, come on, let it all hang out and watch "Child's Toy"!
Rei!
Okay, we're done, we're done! Rei-kun!
Thank goodness the car is fixed, huh? Let's go, let's go!
Sorry, Sana-chan, but would you take the train home today?
Rei-kun…
I trust you… I trust you… I trust you!
I'm home.
Welcome back. Where's Sagami-kun?
Apparently, he wanted to be alone.
There's supposed to be a press conference on TV tonight.
Kimuchi-kun is going to announce he's getting married.
I trust you, Asako. I trust you,
but I don't want to see you in any kissing scenes!
W-what!?
Mama! It's cruel to make Rei-kun watch this!
He's going to find out sometime, anyhow. As long as he is,
we might as well enjoy it with the full force of the big screen!
Mama…
Cut!
Great job, everyone!
Yeah, that was terrific, Asako-chan! I was thinking, for our next drama…
I'm in a hurry, so if you'll excuse me…
Nice working with you.
Kimuchi-kun…
I have a press conference to get to, so if you'll excuse me…
Nice working with you.
And here, I'm the director…
Even the director is just another man, once the production is over.
Can you see me? Can you see Babbit? Huh? Huh? Huh? Huh?
"Special News Bulletin Kimuchi Takuya Urgent Press Conference" Well, it's about to begin. Sagami-kun, watch this with your eyes wide open!
Now that my drama has finished shooting without incident,
I would like to announce to everyone that I am getting married.
Let's see… Kurumi Asako-san, whom I'm sure you all know…
…is not my fiancée.
My fiancée is someone famous for being the queen of quiz shows,
Obana Miho-san.
I-I'm Obana.
Wha-?
What kind of joke is this?
Well, I guess that's how it goes.
Rei!
Asako!
I-I'm Obana.
I made you a promise, didn't I?
That once the drama was over, I would come see you first?
Uh-huh.
W-what's going on here!? I didn't hear anything about this!
If you made that kind of promise,
then I don't know what I was so worried about, do I? Do I? Do I?
Rei, did those rumors about Kimuchi-kun bother you?
A little. But I trusted you.
What are you two doing, going off into your own little world!?
Hey! No more kidding around!
Once I become a full-fledged actress…
Once I become a full-fledged manager…
Let's hold our own…
…press conference.
I can't stand this! Hey!
Kurata Sana, you're going to rock the weekly tabloids next!
Hey, can you see Babbit? Who exactly are you?
C-cut it out.
"Back against the wall."
That's what you say about times like these.
In dire straits,
I've been waiting for an answer.
My confessions are worked out long in advance,
to always go along with the scenario.
My heart may be settled, but my mind is in a…
…panic!!
When my friends invite me by, suddenly,
he's there.
And our usual classroom…
…quick-changes into a merry-go-round…
…for two.
Although I've said nothing but wisecracks…
…up to now, just for today,
I'm going to be honest and sincere,
so BOY, take a look my way!
When my friends invite me by, suddenly,
he's there,
And our usual classroom…
…quick-changes into a merry-go-round…
…for two.
Hoy! In Sana-chan's next adventures…
There are many pesky entertainment reporters in the world,
but this reporter who just showed up is in a league all his own!
He's an incredibly heavy snake-reporter!
I'm surprised that he even took a picture of Hayama kissing me.
It's been a long time since I've seriously gotten this mad!
Next time on Kodomo no Omocha, Episode 31, the "Photos, Cooking, and Dinosaurs" saga,
The Snake Stomps In With His Shoes Still On
Babbit has a close call, too! I hate snakes, after all.