Ryouta: I'm so bored, hungry, lonely, hungry... And hate studying...
(Ryouta has been complaining while rolling on the living room floor for hours now.)
Ryouta: It's strange. Are they spying on me? Otherwise, how could they know? Whenever I make some money, they come and take the money.
(Suddenly stands up and seriously thinks about something.)
Ryouta: Something's fishy here. How did they know that I earned some money? I mean, they came to collect money as soon as I got paid.
(After thinking for a while, he turns to look at me.)
Ryouta: Lino, any idea or any one suspicious?
Lino: Uh? That's... *Confess honestly* That's... That is...
Ryouta: You know something, don't you?
Lino: I went to pay the debt yesterday and he asked about Ryouta so I just said... I just said something... Sorry. Without thinking I told him that Ryouta also has some money.
Ryouta: Ha! You were the spy! So, how much d'ya get for telling on me??!!!!
Lino: .....Sorry. But I didn't get anything. It was just an accident....
Ryouta: Hmm..... An accident... Fine, since you didn't do it on purpose... And besides, we still have some money left. Anyway, that's not important. My snack money! They took all my snack money!
(Snacks...)
Ryouta: I will never forget this! You thugs! I swear on my Granda's name to take revenge on them for my snack money!!!
(..........Eventually, Ryouta was ready to fight for his snacks.)
Aoi: What's going on? It feels like something strange is going on.
Ryouta: Ugh? How did you do that? How did you manage to get in without making any noise?
Aoi: What do you mean... how? That front door was wide open, allowing anyone and everyone to walk in.
(...It seems Ryouta again forgot to lock the door.)
Lino: Hey, what brought you here?
Aoi: Uh... I brought you a present. It feels liek the mood is somewhat down. It seems I came at the wrong time.
Ryouta: Yippee! A PRESENT! Something delicious? A snack?
Aoi: ...How come you are so obsessed about food? You are supposed to be a star. You are not trying to go for the pic concept, with your looks, are you?
Ryouta: Well, who knows...
Aoi: That is exactly what your image is right now. Anyway, it is not something fancy or anything. Sometimes I need to help you out with material goods.
Lino: .....Help?
Aoi: There was a problem with this actor while shooting a drama. So I told them to find a replacement. That is why I'm here.
Ryouta: That means they are looking for a new actor? Does the replacement also get paid?
Aoi: Or course. You will work for Director Kobayashi Liko who has the Midas touch with everything she does. It's a guaranteed job.
Ryouta: I am ready to do anything for money!
Aoi: Hey, hey. I have my conditions you know.
Ryouta: What conditions?
Aoi: A boy in his late teens and not much acting skills required. That director cares only about looks. So you don't need anything but to look good and young....
(Aoi and I both turn our gaze to Ryouta.)
Aoi: Or course, Ryouta, it is just you.
Ryouta: Or course, it's for me! Hold on...
(Suddenly, Ryouta's face darkens.)
Ryouta: I am reminded of something... Bad... I can't memorize lines... I have a poor memory.
Aoi: What on earth??? I can't believe you want to be an entertainer, but you easily confess that you can't memorize lines.
(Oh, well then. Ryouta is so stupid... It'll be a tough challenge for him to memorize his lines.
Aoi: But other than that, he meets all the requirements... Can't help it.
(As if Aoi has given up, she smiles and says....)
Aoi: I'm going to stake my reputation on you and take you along.
(......She wasn't giving up after all.)
Ryouta: You are making a big mistake! I'm not ready to appear in that kind of big drama yet! I know myself and I can't memorize lines.
Aoi: You be quiet and just memorize. If you can't memorize it, you eat the script to absorb the lines! Get ready to be a paper eating goat!
Ryouta: Why should I be a goat? And why do I have to eat paper?
Aoi: Then, is it all settled? I'll tell the director and will come for you. You have to make up your mind for sure.
Ryouta: You're not listening! Nothing's settled! I can't do it! I won't do it!
Aoi: Hush, goat. I don't understand animal talk. Lino. Take it!
(Aoi passes me a thick stack of paper.)
Aoi: This is the script. The red lines are his lines. Have him learn the lines time and again. If he really can't....
(if he can't...?)
Aoi: Let him eat it.
Lino: ......
Ryouta: ......
(And Aoi left in silence and was gone with the wind.)
Ryouta: Is that the script? Hm... At least I'll take a look, just to see what it's about.
(Ryouta starts to read the script looking happy. He says he doesn't like it but seems to like it.)
Ryouta: Hmmm... What;s up with this character...
(Suddenly, Ryouta's face darkens.)
Ryouta: This character is a boy, the youngest son, from a wealthy and loving family. He's just like...
(Come to think of it, Ryouta is...... The role seems a bit too much for Ryouta.)
Lino: Well... If it bothers you, shall we just tell Aoi you can't do it?
Ryouta: ........................Huh? Did you say something?
Lino: I'm talking about turning down the role...
Ryouta: No, it's okay. Maybe I can do this one... Yeah, I think it won't be that bad.... I think I can cut it!
BINABASA MO ANG
"I'm looking forward to be working with you, manager."
FanfictionLino Kumiko was being threatened by the loan sharks to pay her father's debt. She decides to act like she's crying, then someone sees this happening. Touya Asagi, who says he's a boy from the countryside, had ran away from home. He sees Lino and att...
