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This story is a work of fiction.
Actually, most things in this world
are a fiction.
We fabricate, exaggerate,
and neatly hide inconvenient truths.
If you're gonna lie, you must do it well.
That's what it means to be an idol fan.
In this world, lies are a weapon.
The idol group B-Komachi's ace...
owning center stage.
That's Ai.
OSHI NO KO -THE FINAL ACT-
MIYAZAKI GENERAL HOSPITAL
The patient, Rin, in room 206 has insomnia so...
we added painkiller.
Understood.
You're scheduled to operate today, so prepare an IV.
Go have a great day, okay?
Thank you.
Hello.
How is Yoshio?
Great, thanks to you.
I'm glad.
Take care.
Good luck.
SARINA TENDOJI
Here, Nurse Maru.
Okay, thank you.
Looks good.
Morning, Sarina.
Morning, Dr. Goro.
Vitals are stable.
Feel good?
Miserable as always!
It's good to see you cheerful.
I've been waiting for you.
Ta-dah!
What's this?
It's a poster I want you to put up on the wall.
Of who?
B-Komachi's Ai, of course!
I told you I'm a major fan.
I had all my swag sent from home.
I'm probably not returning.
Don't talk like that.
Get well quick and get out of here.
Doctor, look at this.
She's so cute.
Ai's not only super cute...
she can really sing and dance, too.
In my next life, I want to be as cute as her.
In your "next life"?
Don't be silly.
Don't you dream, Doctor?
You don't need to be reborn.
You're plenty cute as you are.
I am?
Go be an idol in this life.
You'll be my fave forever.
Hooray.
You're the best!
Go easy on me.
B-KOMACHI LIVE! - PICKING STRAWBERRIES!
I don't see the attraction with idols.
It's not down here.
- Doctor! - Looking for this?
Where was it?
In the corridor.
- I'm so relieved. - Here.
Thank you, Doctor!
Knock it off.
This was the first Ai merchandise I ever bought.
I made a promise to this charm
that when Ai played at the Tokyo Dome...
we'd go together.
Massively cute.
In her state, why don't her parents come?
They're apparently busy.
Busy?
They haven't been here in six months!
There's no accounting for some. Heartless parents.
She's very attached to you, though.
Please stay with her until the end.
How're you feeling?
Miserable...
as always.
Your birthday's coming up.
Want anything?
B-Komachi...
Tokyo Dome tickets.
I'll need to survive...
at least that long.
Doctor?
Take this.
As a present.
AI LOVE FOREVER!
Take good care of it.
Pretend it's me.
Understood.
- I'll treasure it. - Okay.
Doctor...
you're the best.
Before reaching her 13th birthday...
she departed this world.
Time marched on.
Hello.
Hi, Doctor.
How are you?
I'm good.
- Eating? - Yes.
I'd been working in the obstetrics ward.
In Sarina's place...
I've become a huge Ai fan.
B-KOMACHI'S AI TO REST
"suspension of activities..."
Suspension of activities?
This can't be happening! What does that even mean?
Suspension of activities.
I know what it means!
Ai...
Please pull yourself together.
Right.
- Next patient, please. - Coming.
Pardon me.
Come in.
- How can I help you today? - Um...
Thank you.
Well, for more than three months now,
she hasn't had her period.
I see. Excuse me.
You're her guardian?
Yes, you could call me her guardian, or guarantor.
- Very well. - Yes indeed.
We'll need tests...
I'll go prepare them. Please wait.
Doctor?
He's preparing them.
This is not possible.
You've got twins.
Twins.
Doctor, perhaps...
it's just constipation acting as a phantom pregnancy.
She's got twin babies.
What're we going to do?
It'll sure make things lively.
You're having them?
What do you think, Doctor?
The ultimate decision rests with you.
"Think it over carefully" is my professional opinion.
Hear that?
That's not what I wanted to hear.
Dear Ai...
it matters not if you're spoken for, or have kids...
I'm still going to support you with all my heart and soul.
But...
if you give birth,
will we be deprived of ever seeing you shine on stage again?
Fans can be...
very selfish creatures.
Doctor?
Ms. Hoshino.
Look at that huge sky! I can see so many stars!
You'd never see this in Tokyo.
The air is delicious, too. What a great place.
I left it to the President, but he chose well.
Did you come this far...
to avoid attention in Tokyo?
Did I mention my occupation, Doctor?
As an intern, I knew a fan of yours.
Oops.
Well, sooner or later, it'll get out.
I can't hide my overflowing aura.
Will you...
retire as an idol?
No, why should I?
I'll give birth and remain an idol. End of story.
But that would mean...
Yes, keeping it a secret.
Having a secret child or two is a sign of a top-tier idol.
An idol sparkles in the illusory magic of lies.
We fabricate and exaggerate.
We neatly hide inconvenient truths.
Through pain and hardship,
we smile and look happy...
as we sing and dance on stage.
Lies on top of lies.
Some lies come from a place of love.
I can find happiness as an idol
and a mother.
I'm going to have both.
Ai Hoshino wants to have it all.
The real idol Ai I met was...
even more vibrant than I thought.
She struck me as shrewd and strong.
Like the brightest star in the night.
In that case...
I'll deliver them...
safely to you.
Your healthy children.
If that's what my fave desires...
I'm dutybound to obey.
Who's the father?
That's classified.
Why didn't you tell me?
Because I knew you wouldn't approve.
You're having them?
Of course.
If the world finds out an idol and a minor had children...
your career and mine are over.
I never knew my father.
My mom's mood was always sour.
I told you to be quiet!
Why're you smiling?
It's all your fault.
I'm sorry.
Ai Hoshino?
Your mother won't come home for a while.
Until she does...
will you wait for her with us?
MEGURI NO SATO ORPHANAGE
Very good.
Wanna try?
Looking good.
What's up? Don't you want to play, too?
When is my mom coming to get me?
She says work's real busy.
Say Ai, can you give me a smile?
I knew it!
You have a wonderful smile.
I really want to see more and more of that.
Shall we join them?
Come.
At the orphanage, I was able to learn a few things.
Ai, really?
Your pajamas are inside out.
- Like how to behave and get attention. - Look. These are your pockets.
Oh yeah.
- How to earn forgiveness with a smile. - What are you doing, Ai!
- You can't be drawing on the wall! - I'm sorry.
Honestly.
Whenever I played the role expected of me,
I got better at "my little lie."
An idol? Me? You must be joking.
You're center position material. I swear.
You may want to reconsider.
I grew up in an orphanage.
Is that right?
I'm from a single mother home.
When my mom was arrested for stealing, I got sent away.
So you see, I was abandoned.
That's a little heavy for an idol, don't you think?
That's okay.
What?
Being a top idol isn't for run-of-the-mill people.
It may suit you more.
But I've no memory of loving or being loved by anyone.
You can't expect me to win their love as an idol.
I can't love them back.
What I hear is...
you saying, "I really want to love someone."
The more you say it as you sing and dance,
the more likely...
that lie may become the truth.
"A lie becomes the truth."
Those words turned me into an idol.
But then...
never having stuck with anything, I lost interest.
With energy.
Big smiles.
You might consider some outside help.
Outside?
My friend runs a theatrical workshop.
I can introduce you.
What about going to nationals?
You were supposed to lead us there.
Leave me alone!
Okay.
You're up next, Ai.
And Hikaru.
Yes.
Give it a shot.
Enter.
Dr. Goro. I'm in your hands.
Even in private life, Ai was...
perfection. She was the quintessential idol.
One, two, three, four...
five, six, seven, eight...
I'm not snacking. Just looking.
Too much salt. Stay away from caffeine.
Do you hear me?
Too many snacks. Here.
Wanna share?
I can make out a face. Here's the mouth.
Eyes and nose.
We got pretty close.
But when it came to the father,
she remained silent.
Perhaps like Ai, his paternity couldn't be revealed.
Guess what, Doc?
I decided on their names.
Aquamarine Hoshino and...
Hold on a sec.
Aquamarine?
Aqua for short.
And the other will be Ruby.
Isn't that adorable?
Aren't those a bit over the top?
I've already decided.
Just one more week.
I can't wait.
Have you heard?
About what?
A suspicious person is said to be hanging around the hospital.
Suspicious?
Hello?
Okay. I'm on my way.
Remember to breathe.
It hurts.
Nurse, prepare for delivery.
Okay.
We're going to move you, Ms. Satoh, very slowly.
Relax, Ai.
I promise to safely deliver...
two healthy baby twins for you.
Excuse me.
Yes?
Which room is Ai Hoshino in?
Hoshino? Let me see.
Can I help you?
Dr. Amamiya!
Try to relax.
Good.
Where's Dr. Goro?
He'll be here.
Hey, you!
How'd you know she's here? Her last name's not public!
Get back here!
Deep breaths, deep breaths.
Atonin-O injection.
Stop!
Hey!
Stop running!
Stop!
Inhale deeply.
Stop!
Open your eyes.
Take another deep breath.
Damn it. Where'd he go?
Where am I?
I need to hurry.
Ai's about to give birth.
Ai.
Never fear.
I promise to deliver them...
safely.
Two healthy...
baby twins.
Oh, Nurse Kawamura.
Sorry to be late.
Shall we go meet your mother?
Wait, what?
Nurse Kawamura?
You have a healthy baby boy and girl.
Hi Aqua.
Aqua?
Ruby.
Ruby?
I'm your mother.
Are you serious? You killed someone?
A doctor?
I'm screwed.
What do I do now?
Don't worry.
Just do as I say.
I will protect you.
Isn't this setlist awesome?
I could watch this a million times over.
"Our Invincible Idol" is simply divine!
I want this live album on constant rotation!
We've no idea how, but we've been reborn.
Okay, it's time for dinner, you two.
With past life memories intact...
We've been reincarnated as the kids of our fave.
She's from a past life, too.
But we don't dare talk about it.
We're our fave's babies...
perfectly comfortable with our new lot in life.
Ruby, let's get you some milk.
There.
There, there. What's the matter?
That's Aqua, not Ruby.
Oh, yeah. He's wearing blue.
You call yourself a mom?
Either one is fine.
Ready for some yummy milk, Aqua?
No? Not thirsty?
Ai returned to work within a few months.
She moved in with her agency's boss and his wife...
doubling as pop idol and mom.
And she instantly shot to stardom.
- Cut! - Cut!
Okay.
That's a wrap. Good work, everyone!
- Thank you. - Good work.
Take a photo of us!
- Sure thing. Gather round. - Together!
You ready? Big smiles.
Very cute. Move a little closer.
You're very cute.
- Thank you. Good night. - See you.
Thank you.
I suppose even Ai...
has a look that isn't a lie.
Thank you, Director.
Hey, Ai.
How're your TV drama lines coming?
I haven't had time to learn them yet.
- Seriously? - What's tomorrow's schedule?
You have a photo shoot starting at 6:30 a.m., followed by...
four magazine interviews and one for TV at 5:30.
A radio show from 7 to 9 p.m.,
capped by new song choreography.
I'll learn my lines in between gigs.
Good girl.
She's home.
I'm back.
- Welcome home. - How are they?
Sound asleep.
Want a bath?
In the morning.
Okay. Good night, then.
Good night.
Quiet, Ruby. You'll wake Ai.
I'm begging you. Let me sleep.
What's wrong, Ruby?
Chill out.
What's wrong?
What's the matter, Ruby? Are you okay?
Don't cry.
Please don't cry.
What's bothering you?
Your mama has no idea what to do.
I'm begging you to be quiet.
I said, "Be quiet!"
I'm sorry, Ruby.
- What is it? - I'm so sorry.
Forgive me.
What's the matter, Ruby?
I think she's running a fever.
Ambulance. I'll call an ambulance.
Ai, relax. Get a thermometer.
Okay.
Let's roll.
I want to go.
- Out of the question. - But...
I'll call you. Take care of Aqua.
Please, God...
I'll do anything if you'll only help Ruby.
Please protect her.
Hey, Ruby.
You're all better and safely back home.
Ruby's fast asleep.
And so is Aqua.
I thought it a good idea to leave a record.
I just hope...
you're happy and healthy.
What more could a mother wish for really?
I still had never said "I love you" to my own children.
If I uttered those words...
I might realize those words, too, were a lie.
Wow!
It's huge!
And so high!
The cars are tiny.
They are.
Prime real estate.
A 120-square meter, station-front unit.
Other residents are the right social set, too.
Where'd you learn all that?
Can we afford such a nice place, Boss?
Consider it a celebratory reward.
For what?
Of B-Komachi's...
booking a live concert at the Tokyo Dome!
Hooray!
- You don't say. - What...
Can't you show a bit more excitement?
Sorry.
But more than a Dome concert, I'm happy our family's got a home.
Mama, the second floor is huge.
Really? Let me see.
Come along, Aqua.
Let's go.
A documentary?
Yeah.
Of B-Komachi up to their Dome concert.
You want me for it?
Ai really wants it.
No lies.
She trusts your direction.
Cute. Looks like Aripyan.
It does!
- To a tee! - Look this way.
I haven't shot a documentary since I was in school.
Sit here.
Listen up.
The moment you revert to idol lies, I stop the camera. Got it?
I want to shoot the real you.
The real me is probably footage you can't use.
But if that's okay...
then please shoot the real me.
It's been a while. How've you been?
Yeah, we secured a Dome gig.
The kids are growing so fast, too.
Listen.
Want to meet them?
Yeah, we'll be moving soon.
I'll give you the address.
That was B-Komachi with "Our Invincible Idol."
Their Tokyo Dome concert is tomorrow.
I got my ticket. I can't wait.
- Members have arrived. - Good morning!
Welcome.
We'll do our best.
- I'm off to rehearsal. - Hello.
Director. Keep these for me.
What's this?
Video letters.
Give them to Aqua and Ruby when they turn 18.
Why not do it yourself?
I'll only lose them.
Probably right.
Smart move.
15 minutes to rehearsal.
But promise me...
you'll never ever see what's on them, okay?
Will I ever be able to say it?
MORNING, EVERYONE! LET'S ROCK THE DOME TODAY.
Is that Miyako?
Coming.
Congrats on the Tokyo Dome.
How are the twins?
Ai?
Stay away!
No, Aqua!
Does it hurt?
You hurt me even more.
You!
I remember.
Ambulance!
You're an idol who has children?
You mock your fans!
I bet you laughed at us.
You dirty liar!
Send an ambulance quickly!
When you said, "I love you,"
it was all a lie!
But for me...
the lie is love.
I've longed to say "I love you" from the bottom of my heart.
So I kept repeating the pretty lie...
hoping someday...
- it would turn true. - Ai!
It hurts.
And then by miracle...
I met someone.
Aqua and Ruby came...
and gave me a family of my own.
I'm so sorry, Aqua.
But I don't think I'll make it.
Tell the director I'm sorry.
This will surely ruin his documentary.
I don't care about that.
Your mama's lucky.
The happiness as an idol...
and as a mother...
I finally had both.
Hey Mama? Aqua?
What's going on in there?
Don't come, Ruby.
Mama!
I have to say one thing.
Aqua...
Ruby...
I love you.
There. I finally said it.
Sorry it wasn't sooner.
It shouldn't have taken me so long.
But just know that...
I meant every word.
It wasn't a lie.
I never thought I'd regret leaving this world so much.
But it's all...
his fault.
Ai?
The other day, I went to see your father.
Now that you're an adult, Aqua, I should tell you...
about who your real father is.
Ai's killer was the same man who stalked her when she gave birth.
Someone is giving out information.
None other than our biological father.
I'm taking revenge.
I'm gonna be an idol like Mama.
Say hi to the all new B-Komachi!
I wasn't cut out to be an idol after all.
When Ai was pregnant, "he" was in middle school?
The only person who can save Kana now is you, Aqua.
Does that mean the other man hasn't been caught?
The real reason you're in show biz isn't hard to surmise.
I intend to kill whoever did that to Ai.
After all, she's our child, isn't she?
In other news...
There is new evidence in the 12-year-old murder case
of ex-B-Komachi idol, Ai Hoshino.
According to Weekly ShowBiz Scoop magazine,
the motive for the murder by a rabid fan
was when he found out that Ai had secretly given birth to twins.
Those twins, actor and entertainer, Aqua Hoshino,
and new B-Komachi member, Ruby Hoshino,
just responded to press questions.
Is Ai really your mom?
Is the article true?
You're her real twins?
Everything reported in the article
is the truth.
I've chosen to make this public because
I feared more leaks would be forthcoming
and that would fuel rampant and wild speculation
that could damage my mom's reputation.
I therefore spoke up to avoid that.
Why were you hiding it until now?
Ruby, did you...
restart B-Komachi to follow in your mom's footsteps?
My dream is to perform
at the Tokyo Dome which she never could.
What were you thinking?
How could you expose the secret Mama gave her life protecting?
The Aqua I'd known till now
always put Ai above all else,
regardless of place and time.
But Mama now...
seems little more
than a tool for you.
- You're wrong. - Liar!
- Listen Ruby. - Don't touch me!
I no longer consider you family, got it?
So long, Big Bro.
What the hell were you thinking, Aqua?
Ruby, what're you doing?
Leaving home. I can't breathe the same air as him.
What have you done?
You'd better have a good reason for this.
- Same as you. - Huh?
Ever since Ai was murdered...
I've sought revenge.
I entered show biz to find...
clues that would lead me to the real killer.
I finally found him.
He gave out her address.
And gave the order for her death.
Want to meet them?
Yeah, we'll be moving soon. I'll give you the address.
Our father...
- Who is it? - Will you kill him now?
Damn right!
He doesn't deserve to live another second more!
I don't want to simply kill him.
What?
The pieces are all in place.
I'm making it as excruciatingly painful for him as possible.
Tell me...
what're you planning?
I'm going to need your help.
Who could it be at this hour?
Coming.
"I'll show you a world full of glitter."
That's what you said.
Before giving up.
Where the hell have you been?
Forgive me.
One thing I'm not...
is a quitter.
Please record the real me.
At last I can...
make good on my promise to you.
THE 15-YEAR LIE (WORKING TITLE)
Frankly, I don't think it's possible.
Why not?
Too much speculation about the incident could get you sued.
It's fictionalized...
even though most of the script
comes verbatim from the mouth of Ai.
Come again?
The other day, I went to see your father.
Now that you're an adult, Aqua, I should tell you...
about who your real father is.
Your father is...
Ai left us with two DVDs.
This one was for me.
Although she didn't reveal his name, there's plenty of evidence to go on.
What's more...
the writers of this script are...
the one man who knew about us since Ai lived...
Director Gotanda who held the DVDs,
and her real son.
That's me.
I get the sense that
you're manipulating both Gotanda and me.
But all right. I'll make your movie for you.
Thank you.
But in order to secure funding,
we're going to need to assemble an all-star cast.
How about Yura Katayose, for one?
No.
To play Ai,
I want to cast Ruby Hoshino.
Are you crazy?
There's no way Ruby's portraying Ai's death.
She's not to be a part of this.
To do this right,
I need to show the real Ai Hoshino.
That's what Ai would want.
First, you go and expose her secret,
and now Ruby is to play Ai?
Haven't you hurt her enough?
Before I ever became agency president,
I served as her mother.
No mom would allow it.
I have to agree with Miyako.
Don't involve Ruby in this.
Don't worry.
I've no intention of doing so.
This is all on me.
HOSHINO FAMILY TOMB
I pledge to fulfill my life's mission.
Watch over me.
I sent out several feelers for lead actress candidates.
Yura Katayose, Frill Shiranui, Akane Kurokawa.
And yeah, Ruby Hoshino...
who immediately refused.
You'll be playing the villain. Is that okay?
Damn straight.
Yura Katayose's agency is fully on board.
But since the day before yesterday, they can't contact her.
I am to blame.
Your life...
had such immense value.
And I took it.
Now my life...
feels very heavy.
Wait a second, Kana.
What do you mean by "quit"?
I mean as an idol.
I'm quitting B-Komachi.
Why?
I've caused enough trouble.
- We don't care. - What's more...
I want to focus on acting.
My place...
isn't under concert spotlights.
It's on an acting stage.
I'm so grateful to you both.
But it's time...
to leave B-Komachi behind.
Ruby, it's time to go home.
Sorry, but I'd like to stay a bit longer.
I get it.
See you later, then.
Yo.
Who are you?
It's Gotanda.
Oh, the movie director.
Did you get my script?
What script?
THE 15-YEAR LIE (WORKING TITLE)
Miss Akane?
Thanks for making time to see me.
What is it?
I want your help with a character.
Would you watch me for a bit?
In short, my mom never stopped being a woman first.
She couldn't be a mother.
She loved men and hated other women.
Perhaps that's why...
she never returned to get me.
Something feels a little wrong.
In what way?
A child left by a mother...
no matter how happy she may be now,
bears that scar her whole life.
I think my mom...
spent her life pretending it was nothing.
She did it to protect herself.
Show me.
In short, my mom never stopped being a woman first.
She couldn't be a mother.
She loved men and hated other women.
Maybe that's why...
she never came back to get me.
That's why your mom...
proved it could be done.
The dream of being an idol.
And the joy of being a mom.
I never thought...
I'd regret leaving this world so much.
But it's all...
his fault.
When I first read this script,
I was opposed to a movie like this.
But I believe if this movie goes out in the world, it will...
back the killer into a corner.
I think this was Aqua's aim when he devised this plan.
So I want to play the role perfectly.
That's impossible.
No stranger could ever understand the pain and loss my mom felt.
I think I should be the one to play her.
You've never acted. Do you really think you could do better?
No, I don't.
But...
if anyone's going to avenge her and the doctor...
it has to be me.
WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY TAISHI GOTANDA (FINAL DRAFT)
FILM PRODUCTION CONTRACT
BUDGET APPROVED BY PRODUCER
We'll be portraying the actual details of the case.
I want it as faithful as possible.
That begins with the all-important Hoshino home.
So let's get down to it. Please.
ART DEPARTMENT MEETING
The opening has changed. Scene one takes place at the Hoshino family home.
THE 15-YEAR LIE
Sorry to get you out so late.
You told me to leave you alone.
I met with Ruby.
She told me she should play the role.
I don't want her involved.
When you called...
I got a bad flash of the future.
If the movie fails,
you'll only dirty your own hands.
That will surely end Ruby's idol career.
She could end up known only as the sister of a murderer.
You can't allow her to suffer a fate like that.
That's why this movie has to succeed.
I will stop you from having a direct hand in revenge.
Goodbye.
Too late.
No stopping now.
COSTUME & PROP DEPARTMENT MEETING
- You ready? - Yes.
- Let's take photos. - Okay.
This way.
Yes?
May I?
Got a call from her manager last night.
Akane Kurokawa won't play Ai.
Then Ichigo Production called.
Ruby Hoshino is insisting that she play this role.
You're saying the role of Ai...?
Will be Ruby Hoshino.
APPROVED BY PRODUCTION COMMITTEE
BIOPIC OF LEGENDARY B-KOMACHI IDOL, AI
Sounds promising.
SHOOTING STARTS
Good luck, everybody.
Nervous?
Not so much.
Then, break a leg.
Good luck, Ruby.
Welcome to the first day of shooting for The 15-Year Lie.
Good luck!
Let's set up.
Setting up.
Ready, action.
An idol? Me? You must be joking.
You are center position material, I swear.
You may want to reconsider. I grew up in an orphanage.
It's what makes you unique.
An idol isn't for run-of-the-mill people.
It may suit you more.
But I've...
no memory of loving or being loved by anyone.
You can't expect me to win their love as an idol.
I can't love them back.
What I hear is...
you saying, "I really want to love someone."
You were supposed to lead us there.
Leave me alone!
Okay.
You're up next, Ai.
And Hikaru.
Give it a shot.
No lunch?
Didn't bring one.
Take this.
- You're not eating? - No.
My boss' wife made it for me.
But the truth is, I hate rice.
Why?
Well, you know how rice is soft?
It's easy for stuff to get mixed in, like sand or glass.
I'm afraid to bite into it...
Really?
Token of thanks.
"Is that your last task?"
"That's an easy favor."
"If you leave this world, I'll pray you go to heaven."
Working hard?
Yes, thank you.
Don't strain yourself.
I won't.
I'll tell you all I know about acting.
Tell me.
What?
Have you ever loved somebody? Or been loved by anyone?
I don't think so.
Same here.
It's like you and I are empty voids,
and this is the only way we know how to fill them.
Hello? I just came back from the hospital.
Yeah?
It looks like I have twins.
I've been thinking a lot about it.
But I'll raise them myself.
Don't worry about me.
See ya.
Why?
I'd like you to meet the kids.
Why?
I want you to experience the feelings...
I get when I'm with them.
What feelings?
It's hard to explain.
It's okay.
I don't think I need that.
You don't, huh?
I saw Ai for the first time in a while.
That's right.
The girl that trampled...
all over your heart.
- Cut! - Cut!
Stand by to shoot!
Okay.
Listen up.
Show in your eyes the deception that makes others believe a lie.
You're playing someone who manipulates,
and destroys lives. A psychotic.
You have to really apply the screws to that stalker loser.
Here we go!
Okay.
Ready...
action.
Ai was smiling as she gloated,
saying she'd found happiness...
both as an idol
and as a mother.
Ai went and betrayed all her fans
and tore your feelings to shreds.
What's more...
she made you a murderer.
She ruined your life.
And took all the happiness for herself.
How can you allow that?
Ai must be punished for her sins.
She must lose everything.
You of all people...
have the right and duty to punish her.
- Cut! - Cut!
I'm surprised you appeared to fund this.
Our budget's tight so it helps.
But I assume you realize what this movie is about.
It seeks to portray you as Boy A, the true culprit.
Do you understand?
Yes.
Of course.
"My mom didn't come for me because..."
"My mom..."
"My mom didn't come..."
"My mom..."
You're sweating.
Are you getting sleep?
Amid photo shoots, idol rehearsal and this movie.
I'm fine.
My mom balanced this kind of schedule and parenting all with a smile.
I can do it, too.
Don't push yourself too hard.
At least doze in the car between gigs. I find it helps.
Advice from an ex-child star.
Thank you, senpai.
Get some rest. See you on set tomorrow.
Good night.
"I was abandoned by my mom."
"I was abandoned by my mom..."
Why won't my mom come see me?
Ruby's under lots of pressure.
You need to look after her. You're her brother.
She'll refuse it.
I'm not family to her anymore.
Don't be stupid.
You shared a womb for nine months.
Ruby, are you all right?
Ruby! Excuse me.
What's wrong? Can you breathe?
How're you feeling?
You're going too hard.
I'm needed on set.
Don't touch me!
I have to play Mama perfectly.
It must be perfect...
to avenge Mama and Doc.
I'm getting revenge...
if it costs me my life.
Stop!
Being consumed by revenge will only make you unhappy.
Shut up.
You've no right to judge me.
By some twist of fate, we were reborn together.
We're complete strangers to each other.
Don't!
Listen Sarina...
you're wrong.
Revenge is not why you became an idol.
You left that cramped hospital room.
And became the idol you dreamed of.
Leave the revenge to me.
You must stay as Ruby Hoshino...
and live out your dream.
But how?
How do you know I'm Sarina?
Why do you...
know about the hospital?
I'm so glad you kept this.
Don't tell me...
you're the doctor?
I promised you...
you'd be my fave forever.
You've been...
by my side all along.
Doctor.
You're the best!
Today I bid farewell...
to my life as an idol.
I beg you all for your forgiveness and support.
You got it!
There were tough times.
But...
Hang tough!
I loved every minute.
So did we!
So do me a favor.
Send me off...
with a huge smile.
You bet!
And now for...
our last song.
B-Komachi!
OUR INVINCIBLE IDOL, KANA ARIMA
Oh my God!
Looks delicious.
Awesome show.
Thanks!
- Photo, Kana. - Coming!
- Say cheese. - Cheese.
Flowers coming through.
- Flowers. - Thanks.
"I never thought I'd regret leaving this world so much."
Tell me, Ruby.
How will you do Ai's last scene?
I don't know.
Excuse me.
You're on standby, Miss Ruby.
Okay.
Places, everybody. Stand by.
Good luck, everyone.
Here we go.
Rolling.
- Rolling. - Rolling.
Ready?
Action!
Congrats on the Tokyo Dome.
How are the twins?
I never thought...
I'd regret leaving this world so much.
But it's all...
his fault.
- Cut! - Cut!
Okay.
Why'd you...
play it that way?
I gave it a lot of thought.
At that moment...
what was Mama thinking?
But no amount of thinking would give me the answer.
But...
I'm sure Mama...
would be forgiving.
I think she wanted...
to save him somehow.
What he did of course was unforgivable.
It needs to be known.
He must pay for it.
But I know Mama...
would never want revenge.
Her biggest wish...
was for us.
That we go lead our own lives.
But it's all...
his fault.
THE 15-YEAR LIE
THE SHOCKING TRUTH REVEALED!
I'm home.
I'm beat.
Something wrong?
Aqua trolls.
We've been getting constant death threats day and night.
MEDIA SCREENING
Name and company here, please.
RECORDING
I never played a role...
with the aim of pleasing anyone.
I perform purely for myself.
Viewers are free to feel what they like.
For me, acting is my means...
for revenge.
Is that...
revenge toward me?
I thoroughly enjoyed your movie.
It felt like going through old photo albums page by page.
- So you acknowledge it's true. - No.
I'm not that conceited.
But I'm surprised.
How'd you learn about that doctor?
Because it happened to me.
I remember it.
Once this movie is released, the search will be on.
Soon, they'll come for your head.
I advise giving yourself up.
If it's my son telling me...
perhaps I'd better.
Even after finishing this movie,
I'm still puzzled by one thing.
What?
Why did you kill Ai?
I wouldn't say I killed her.
It's more like she was killed.
Which you orchestrated.
Answer the question.
Eventually...
you may end up...
killing someone, too.
To answer your question,
it's probably because...
I was compelled to feel...
the weight of my own life.
I mean, think of it.
I'd spent my life playing a role.
One that adults around me...
expected I should play.
I felt this was...
the right thing to do.
Ai on the other hand...
said that we were alike.
But we really weren't.
I always told the "correct" lie.
Have you lied? Was the Ai you knew...
all truthful?
Yeah.
When the movie's released,
I'll visit the police.
Thank you.
I was reborn...
for the sole purpose of exacting revenge.
I came to find who killed Ai...
and kill him myself.
Never once...
did I ever doubt that was my mission in life.
And yet the man I was hunting...
was a pitiful human who couldn't grasp the meaning of Ai's farewell.
So tell me, Ai...
why was I reborn, then?
For what purpose?
Aqua!
I love you.
Know that this alone is not a lie.
Whatever you do, I just hope you're happy and healthy.
What more could a mother wish for really?
Okay, perfect.
- Thank you. - Thank you.
Good work.
See you. Thank you.
Thank you.
You clean up pretty well, Director.
I thought the same.
Watch yourselves. I'm always in style.
Speaking of which, did you choose that?
Yes, I did.
A bit loud for a supporting actor.
Well, we can't all act cutesy like you.
God, I'm feeling so nervous.
Seriously? You ate two bentos back there.
There's rice on your dress.
No way!
How'd you get rice on your back?
Turn around.
Did you lie in it?
Would you write me a script sometime?
I'll think about it.
Before that, try acting at my level.
Eventually.
Ah, my nerves are killing me.
Catch you later.
- Later, bye. - Bye.
You look as if you've banished an evil spirit.
Truth is, I have.
I see.
I'm finally ready, I think...
to start over again.
I'm going to live my own life.
You really should.
- Director Gotanda, a minute? - Yes.
TO THOSE OF YOU WHOM SHE LOVED MOST
We'll soon be calling up our special guests.
But we have a few requests first.
Say Ruby?
What's wrong, Big Bro?
What is it? Don't tell me you're nervous now.
No, not that.
So without further ado...
please give a warm hand.
To The 15-Year Lie,
its director and main cast.
First, a word from the creator, co-author and lead actor...
a veritable one-man production team, Aqua Hoshino.
Hello, I'm Aqua Hoshino.
Thank you all for coming today.
Everyone, please remain calm. Do not panic.
Stay calm.
Follow staff directions.
Please do not panic.
Proceed to the exits.
You all right?
Don't push! Don't push!
Where's Ruby?
Damn it!
Hey!
Yo.
Ruby!
She's fine.
She's just asleep.
What's the meaning of this?
I suppose I don't feel alive unless I'm...
feeding off lives of value.
Maybe not.
Perhaps I simply...
enjoy that moment when all goes to ruin.
To be perfectly honest, I really don't know why myself.
Leave Ruby alone.
Kill me if you need to!
No, I wouldn't directly lay a hand on you.
Before your eyes...
your dear mother and sister will die.
Helpless to do anything but watch. Unable to save them.
With such guilt and despair...
how will you live on?
Ruby and Ai...
place too much trust in people.
Ruby was preparing to forgive you.
And Ai was hoping to save you.
You, with no value whatsoever.
Then why not kill me?
This person with no value whatsoever.
As a murderer, you'd ruin your life
and make Ruby a killer's sister.
Is that it?
Were you born for that?
It's all my fault.
You're right.
I won't do this to her.
She's finally achieved her dream.
It's an accident.
I was reincarnated for the purpose of seeking revenge.
Once I did that, I'd have no regrets.
That's what I believed.
And yet...
I never thought...
I'd regret leaving this world so much.
Ruby!
You're safe now.
Wait.
Where's Aqua?
As if again spirited away, my body didn't surface.
Officially...
we'd fallen to our deaths.
But speculation ran rampant.
Still the world rushes onward, and quickly forgets.
Ms. Saitoh.
Mr. Saitoh.
I entrust Ruby in your care.
She'll need time.
But I'm sure she has the strength to bounce back.
Sooner or later, regular life will surely return.
Big announcement!
At last, your Mem-cho...
is getting married!
Let me introduce him.
Ryochi!
The thing about people is...
no matter the misfortune or grief...
we have the ability...
to dust ourselves off and stand up again.
Cut! Okay!
If there's a shred of hope left...
people will find a way to keep living.
My prayer...
is to never lose that hope
and go live a good life.
See you later, Mama.
Big Bro.
- Please get to your position. - The show's about to begin!
Good luck.
Thank you.
Stand by.
Don't wait to be reborn.
Live now.
I'll make you...
my fave forever.
BASED ON THE ORIGINAL GRAPHIC NOVEL "OSHI NO KO"
BY AKA AKASAKA X MENGO YOKOYARI, PUBLISHED BY SHUEISHA