[Now then, let me explain!]
[What is Dental Music Award?]
[Dental Music Awards is a contest]
[to discover new artists.]
[The artist who wins the Grand Prix,]
[their song will be used as the theme song for our show.]
[It's the destination for the big contest!]
You know, this DJ...
I don't really like him.
[And now, back to the competition,]
[I'd like to announce the six artists]
[who have made it through to the finals!]
Let's go...
[The first artist is...]
[The Tokoroten Zoo!]
Well, the vocals were fine, but...
[And the second artist is...] ...intonation, influences...?
[Forever Fandango!]
[The third artist is ...] In the first place, this "Dental Sakamoto"...
But "dental" means teeth, right?
[35 Years!] Then what does "Teeth Sakamoto" mean?
[The fourth artist is is...]
[Gorillapa's Impulse]
Gorillapa...
[The fifth artist is...]
[Twilight Morning Set]
[And the sixth and final artist is...]
[The sixth artist...]
[The sixth artist is...]
I don't think I'm going to like this
[The sixth artist is.......!]
Nope,
I don't like it after all.
Conversation 8 Fried Egg with Kikurage and Tomato
Cheers!
I certainly never thought we'd qualify.
We even changed vocalists,
and went through so many changes.
The addition of a keyboardist was also a big factor.
We've only qualifyied.
I guess so.
From now on our performances
need to feel like we're on the real stage.
Are you okay with feeling like you're on the real stage?
What?
After all, Masao's not good under pressure.
That's not true, is it?
What? He isn't~
You're not good under pressure, huh?
Don't give in, Masao.
Anyway, let's get pumped for tomorrow's performance.
Don't give in, Masao. Don't give in, Masao. Don't give in, Masao!
Okay!
I'll do it!
Ahh~ Okay!
Ahh... You lost it, Bass.
What?
Did you notice anything?
I don't think the audience noticed, but we did.
You desperately tried to cover it up, didn't you?
Your Komi was worth zero points.
Zero...
Well... As you long as you do well in the finals, it'll be alright
Good work. Good work.
Sigh, I can't go on like this.
I'm sure I'll make a mistake in the finals too...
Oh... no, no, no!
I'm dragging myself into a dark hole.
I have to do something...
Hmm?
[Good evening.]
[How is everyone spending your weekend?]
[I'm Kotone, your navigator.]
[Let's have another fun night] That was close, I almost missed it.
[with jazz masterpieces] Kotone's Friday Jazz Room.
I've been listening to it since I was a student.
I almost missed it. I'm safe...
[So... did you all have any wonderful encounters this past week?]
[Well, I certainly did.]
[I found a store with a great atmosphere.]
[Did you just think of Daikanyama or Nakameguro?]
[No, it’s a place called Naka Itabashi.]
[If I offended anyone in Naka Itabashi, I'm really sorry.]
A slightly low and calm voice.
Unpretensious, yet affectionate talk.
I'm sure she's a lovely woman.
Well, I've never seen her before.
No, no, no. No need.
I like Kotone's voice.
I like her talk. Not her looks...
Stop it! Put it back!
Hey! If you don't buy me chocolate, I'll hate you!
Hey, your dentist told you to stop.
I told you it's fine!
Don't buy it!
You're not fine.
I said I'm fine
I'm going to buy it. You're not fine.
Why do you think I make you go to the dentist?
Apparently, "kikurage" is written in Chinese characters.
Written as "Wood" and "Ear".
It's a mushroom shaped like an ear.
I guess it can't be helped. As another ear yourself...
I'll let you listen to Kotone's voice.
[Now, I'd like to introduce a request I received.]
[The listener's name is Miles from Higashi-Tokorozawa.]
Good evening, Kotone.
Good evening.
Matsumoto Wakana appears as a Radio DJ.
The best texture! Fried Egg with Kikurage and Tomato
I made a mistake during the performance today.
I should not have made a mistake on a day like this.
I'll have to settle for a basic dish!
Tonight, I'll punish myself with fast cook mode.
I can eat dinner while listening to Kotone's show, and that is splendid enough.
And now, let's start with
dried kikurage, which should be soaked in water.
If you soak it in water for about six hours, it'll be re-hydrated.
But for today, when I suddenly feel like eating it,
in times like these, I'll do this instead!
Soak it in warm water at body temperature, for 15 minutes,
it will be hydrated in no time.
Oh!
I haven't had skin-to-skin contact in a long time.
30 to 40 degrees should be correct.
Now, while I'm waiting for the mushrooms to be hydrated,
I cut the onions into wedges.
Cut them in a radial pattern, with the stable side down.
Oh yes, beautiful sextuplets
But...
if you have tomatoes that have seeds...
You can also do it the other way around.
I'm flexible, depending on what I'm working with.
I feel like I've become capable man.
Viva! A comb-shaped cut.
And for the pork,
Pork belly is the best. It's rich in flavor.
Cut it into 5 cm pieces, add salt and pepper...
[Now, let's get to the corner where we discuss your troubles]
[The first question is...]
[Oh, this listener didn't put a name.]
[Then, I'll leave the name out.]
[Let's see... "Good evening, Kotone".]
Good evening.
["I've always enjoyed listening to you."]
["My problem is..."]
["I'm weak under pressure."]
["When I'm faced with a critical situation,"]
["I feel this immense pressure and I cannot stand it."]
["I start making terrible mistakes."]
["My mind goes blank and I freeze up."]
["I'm really troubled."]
["Kotone-san, what should I do to overcome the pressure?"]
["I'm in desperate need of help."]
I feel the same!
[You seem to be in a really tough spot.]
[I'm a little worried.]
[I'd like to hear a little more about it.]
[All right, let's give him a call.]
[Uh...]
What?
[KOTONE]
What? How?
[Well, I wonder if he'll answer... ]
[Hello?]
Hello?
[Good evening. I'm from Friday Jazz Room. This is Kotone.]
Good evening.
[You sent in your problem, didn't you?]
No, no, I'm... well... well...
[about not being good under pressure.]
Yes.
[By the way, do you have any specifics of such episodes?]
Ahh.
Actually, I...
play bass in a band.
Today, I made a mistake at a live performance and sounded off.
[Oh, I see...]
[What was that?]
I'm sorry. That's the rice cooker...
[Could it be that you're cooking?]
Well... yes.
[What are you cooking?]
Fried Kikurage and tomato with egg.
[Really?]
[I love Kikurage.]
[What should I do...]
[I have a favor to ask.]
[Can't I go over there now?]
What?
[I was thinking of doing a live broadcast from there.]
No, no, no, no, no.
You can't do that...
What?
I'm from Friday Jazz Room. It's Kotone.
Sorry for the intrusion.
What? It's a nice, stylish room.
Wow.
Beautiful.
Huh?
Oh, um... it's nothing.
Then, please continue with the cooking.
Yes!
Um...
You said it was a live broadcast, but...
is it already...
Ah.
Everyone can hear me?
Ha-ha-ha-ha-ha...
I see.
It's looking it's coming well, the Kikurage.
Ah, yes.
Well.... well.... Let's start with this.
Please. - Yes!
First, cut the mushrooms it into bite-sized pieces.
Everyone, he's so skillful with their knife.
No, no, no. It's normal.
You're being modest again...
Let's see, soy sauce, sake and oyster sauce.
One tablespoon of each of these.
And now for the eggs...
Wait a minute.
For our listeners.
I wanted to share the sound with our listeners...
Ah!
[ASMR ☺]
Everyone, can you hear that?
The rhythms of this purposeful cooking.
As expected of a bassist. Groovy!
Oh, no, don't exaggerate.
Ah!
Do you want to capture the sound?
Thank you very much.
From over there...
Be careful with the oil.
Yes.
Everyone, can you hear that?
The pork is in the frying pan now.
What a nice sound.
I wanted the listeners to hear this ensemble.
It smells so good.
I wonder how I can convey this.
Hurry up, the next one is coming.
Wait a minute. Wait a minute.
Chinese food is a like a heated battlefield.
There's no time to wait.
Everyone, the fluffy eggs...
Oh, yes!
Why don't you use this?
It's good.
It goes well with food.
Actually...
I bought it at a general store today.
In Naka-Itabashi?
That's right!
Ah...
Now then.
Itadakimasu.
Delicious!
This is a quite authentic.
It tastes like a Chinese restaurant.
The sour tomatoes, the fluffy eggs...
and the puffy kikurage...
A perfect score of 100!
100 points...
Zero to 100.
Oh no... Look at the time.
What?
Sorry for rushing at the end.
That's all for this week.
Your partner in the Friday Jazz Room, this was Kotone.
Have a good weekend, everyone.
Phew...
Thank you for your time. Thank you for your time.
Here's... If you like.
Are you sure? Yes.
Thank you.
Ahh...
This session of Chinese food and Highball.
It's the best.
I still have more, so please help yourself.
Um...
I'm sorry.
I intruded so suddenly.
I heard about your problem.
I got a little worried.
But...
Is it true? That problem?
I mean, if you were a normal person.
and suddenly had to go on a live radio broadcast,
I'd crumble under the pressure.
But you were able to make a 100 point perfect meal like this.
I think you are good under pressure.
I'm glad.
That makes me feel confident.
That's great.
Ah, about Kotone's radio show.
I look forward to it a lot. I'm a big fan.
I'm so happy to hear you say that.
This is really cute, too.
It's cute, isn't it?
I'd better get back to the radio station.
I'll wash the dishes and return them.
I'm sorry. Thank you very much.
No, no.
Oh!
Name! What? Name?
You didn't write down your name.
Oh, I see...
Eh.... I'm Masao.
I'm Wada Masao.
Wada Masao-san.
What should I call you?
Well...
Whatever you feel is easier to say.
Huh?
I'm quite bothered with how I'm called.
That's right.
The band members...
they call me... Masao,
which is my first name.
At work however, I'm called Wada-kun.
I see.
Yes.
So, on the contrary, if someone gave me a nickname...
I'd be happy to be called that.
I wonder...
Ah...
Masa-pyon...
What do you think?
[Good evening, everyone.]
[How are you spending your weekend?]
[I'm Dental Sakamoto, your navigator.]
[So, tonight, let's go to sleep, sensational!]
[Let's get started!]
[Dental-Sakamoto's Dental...]
Did someone come over?
What? Why?
Huh? So many dishes.
Oh, no one...
Oh, that's my favourite.
Hey, Tomoko.
Hmm?
I have a feeling I can do well.
Hmm?
Ah, I'm talking about the contest.
Huh?
You're unusually strong.
You won't crack under the pressure?
No, no, no.
I'm strong kid under pressure.
Ha-ha.
What do you mean "strong kid"?
What? I mean, not like "weak kid"
Does that have anything to do with work?
I'm sorry.
Concentrate, concentrate.
I'm pissed off.
Really? Hey listen to me.
I was in a cab Friday night... and the radio was playing.
And...
I remembered there was a female DJ with a really nice voice.
I wanted to check out her what her face looked like.
So...
Did you check?
Here it is.
Kotone-san....
Heh?
Huh? Senpai?
Senpai?