Well, let's just get this over with and win...
These guys are really impressive.
Don't be intimidated.
Your voice is so small.
That's not true.
See?
Bread.
What?
Why do you have that?
That's right
When you're hungry...
something something, right?
That's right. This is no time to be scared.
The reason I'm standing here today is
because of all the people who helped me...
Tasty.
Conversation 12 Ultimate Clam Curry
I know what I'll make before the final.
Oh, oh, oh
Aren't you earlier than usual today?
Did something happen?
It's a secret.
Hmm.
So what's on the menu today?
That's a secret too?
The ultimate clam curry.
Clams?
You put clams in your curry?
Yes.
Wow, you're really strange
But today's clams isn't cheap at all.
It's alright.
I am definitely having that today.
Hmm...
Thank you for all your tips, everytime.
Something's different from usual.
What's that?
What? Isn't that him?
All right, before tomorrow's final, let's win.
Tomoko, played by Ono Karin, returns from New York?
Amazing broth flavor! Ultimate Clam Curry
In cooking,
and music,
preparation is the most important.
All right, let's get going.
Good luck, me.
First, make clam soup.
Sand and rinse the clams and put them in a pot with kelp.
Start with medium heat...
Just before boiling, take out the kelp.
Once it comes to a boil, turn the heat down to low and let it simmer for about an hour, while removing the scum...
Perfect.
Hmm? Who is it?
No way.
Tomoko?
No, no, no, no, no, no.
She's supposed to be in New York.
You made it this far?
My fantasies...
Finally, even Tomoko...
Yes.
Hi.
I'm back.
Ah, yeah
Eh? Something smells good.
What are you making?
Anyway, why are you here?
You were in New York. Yes, I was.
I'm on my scheduled return.
Why? What's with the rush?
Surprise!
Don't look so serious.
Of course I'm still working.
But I wanted to see Masao's live performance too.
I see.
I didn't expect that my childhood friend from overseas came back as a fantasy.
Just because I wanted to see her...
Just because I want to talk to her...
My brain is going too far!
These are clams, right?
Yes.
This is what I'm cooking...
The ultimate clam curry.
What is that? I definitely want to try it!
Are you really saying that?
Yeah.
Can you keep stirring this? Sure.
You're great aren't you?
You're tired, but you still cook for yourself.
Here.
Move your hand well.
Try not to burn it.
You don't have to be shy.
Looks delicious.
Plenty of onions.
Yup.
Look, there's carrots and shimeji mushrooms too.
Wow, that's a lot.
Alright, it's good.
Then let's get going.
From here, low heat for 15 minutes.
You cook it like that?
Yeah, that's right.
And some more after the roux is added.
So you spend all that time in front of the pot?
I like spending the time.
It goes by so fast when I'm focused.
Besides...
I haven't been able to get you on the phone lately, so I have a lot to talk about.
Sorry, sorry.
Hmm...
Okay, it's done.
Wow, looks delicious.
Wow.
It's so delicious!
Hmm...
It's sweet
Really? Yeah.
Wow, I'm looking forward to it.
Cheers. Cheers.
Alright, I'll dig in.
Bon appétit.
Wow.
The flavor of the broth is amazing!
Well...
Now that I'm back in Japan.
I feel relieved.
They have curry too...
They don't have curry with clam
Oh, I see.
I feel suddenly tired and relieved at the same time.
I see
That's it?
Is there anything else you want to say?
It was a long and tiring flight.
Yeah...
Sorry.
You don't take interest in others, do you, Masao?
That's not true.
You don't praise others at all.
You're the one who wants to be praised.
She's going to disappear anyway after I finish eating, so I'll say everything I want to say!
Tomoko...
You're always working hard.
You're amazing.
What's that?
She's always so healthy,
it's like she's never been sick.
I have.
And...
Your voice on the phone...
is cute.
I mean,
when I didn't hear from you for a while,
I got really worried
So far, if anything happened...
No, we talk as if nothing happened.
Tomoko...
to me...
I took your presence for granted...
I...
I didn't realize that at all...
What does that mean?
Tomoko...
to me...
you are special.
Special?
Tomoko...
I like you...
Probably.
Probably?
Not maybe,
I like you.
I see.
You like me.
As for me,
for a really long time,
I like you.
Ah... the power of my fantasy is at its peak...
I already have the girl I like complimenting me.
I even got her to confess...
Are you going to be okay for tomorrow's live performance?
Yeah, perfect...
I think so... huh?
That's nice. - Eh? Hehe.
Hmm...
Thank you for the food.
Yeah.
It was delicious.
Eh?
Hmm?
Ahh...
You finished eating, right?
Yes.
I said "thank you for the food", right?
Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah...
Hmm?
Eh?
What?
Huh? Eh? Eh?
Could it be...
Tomoko, did you come back to Japan?
Yeah, that's why I said I'm back temporarily.
No, but that's what Tomoko said in my fantasy.
Fantasy? What's that?
What? What?
Ah...
Sorry.
Hey, what?
Ah. What?
It's real...
Of course it is.
Yeah.
Yeah. What?
What? What?
Really? Seriously?
Are you okay? Yeah.
Okay.
Are you going to throw away those shells?
No, I'll make miso soup for breakfast
I want to try clams miso soup too.
Hmm? Yeah, sure.
Is that OK?
Yeah, sure.
What? Yes!
What? Oh!
There's still a lot of time until morning...
I guess so.
10 seconds before the show!
A problem has arisen that we are unable to deal with.
Here we go!
Dental Sakamoto presents Dental Music Award...
Finals!
Today, we're here in Aoyama...
Excuse me, do you have any chocolate cake?
Excuse me.
Whatever, let's go.
This is the Dental Music Awards, where the biggest new talent is discovered every year.
It's that time of year again.
Please stand by.
Thank you...
So...
Hmm?
Thank you.
For keeping me in the band.
I think it's because of your cheerfulness that I've been able to stay here...
What?
You...
Don't tell me you got a girlfriend?
What?
Ah, no, no, no...
No, no, no... hahahahaha... why, why, why? What?
Masao, how long have you been without a girlfriend?
3,000 and
75 days...
I think.
Ha-ha-ha-ha... ha-ha-ha... ha-ha-ha...
What? Haha, no, hahaha...
Vocalist, guitarist, drummer, keyboardist and bassist... a four-piece band.
They overcame the hardship of the vocalist leaving, and recently a new keyboardist joined.
They're a four-piece band that's made a fresh start.
Please enjoy the mysterious world of four unique and different people.
OK, it's showtime!
The top performers are these guys!
Thank you for watching until the end!
We'll meet again in a fantasy world