Astral Abnormal Suzuki (アストラル・アブノーマル鈴木さん)

In the town of Washinobara, Gunma Prefecture, with a population of 32,000,

we have zero brands, zero escalators,

and don't even ask about Wi-Fi spots.

Entertainment facilities consist of a single-story department store and a pachinko parlor.

Living in this financially troubled countryside town, I'm making a living as a YouTuber,

doing what I love.

This is my story.

My name is Suzuki Lara, also known as...

also known as...

the Great YouTuber.

Sister, it's a phone call.

Sister.

Sister, sister?

Sister!

Sis! Sis!

I'm in the middle of shooting!

Thank you.

Who was on the phone earlier?

- They said, "It's Kanno." - Who's that?

It was for a TV interview.

What did you say?

I told them, "she's busy with YouTube."

It's a scam call.

Hello, this is YouTuber Lala.

Well, you know, from our perspective,

cooperating could be good for promotion,

but filming kids is a bit... well.

We need parental consent, and there are various issues.

Oh, it's okay. I'll use mosaic for the kids.

There are a lot of problems.

Huh? How is it that just by looking up,

can you understand that he was desperately trying

to suppress the welling sadness?

Maybe a UFO was flying?

Well, if you read the previous paragraph,

you'll see that the handkerchief the wife handed over

was a birthday present for the deceased mother.

- So, in that context... - Huh?

But isn't it creepy for a guy to cry just because he got a handkerchief?

Yeah, even if it's creepy,

you have to lead to the correct answer from the development of the story.

Isn't that up to the reader's interpretation?

Well, yes, but the author always has a deliberate intention.

Intention? Is that like the "ito okashi" thing?

It means the opposite of such statements.

Just think about it normally.

But isn't that normal thing the most difficult?

Well, stacking ordinary things

in a normal way might lead to a fulfilling life, don't you think?

Modern literature can be confusing.

Exactly. Modern times aren't that great.

If it's going to be like this,

maybe I should have read more books.

You're in high school, right? Why not start awakening now?

Well, I've awakened a bit.

I recently bought a chat-based novel.

What was the author's intention?

Author?

Only "Hugmo" and "I" appear,

Then, what did this Hagumo want to convey?

Uh, well...

"I want to kiss the nape of your neck before going to sleep" was said to me.

"Empty your brain and press the payment button" is the correct answer.

- Hugmo didn't say anything like that! - Yes, It did.

If you don't read between the lines, you'll experience some serious pain, seriously.

Media is a creature that tells lies.

Really?

Say it.

The media is a creature that tells lies.

Huh? The media is a creature that tells lies.

Louder. "The media is a creature that tells lies."

Louder. "The media is a creature that tells lies."

Alright, I get it! "The media is a creature that tells lies."

The media is a creature that tells lies.

The media is a creature that tells lies.

The media is a creature that tells lies.

The media is a creature that tells lies.

The media is a creature that tells lies.

The media is a creature that tells lies.

The media is a creature that tells lies.

The media is a creature that tells lies.

The media is a creature that tells lies.

The media is a creature that tells lies.

The media is a creature that tells lies.

The media is a creature that tells lies. The media is a creature that tells lies.

The media is a creature that tells lies. The media is a creature that tells lies.

The media is a creature that tells lies. The media is a creature that tells lies.

The media is a creature that tells lies. The media is a creature that tells lies.

The media is a creature that tells lies. The media is a creature that tells lies.

Sorry, Ms. Suzuki. Are you doing missionary work?

No, it's an ethics study.

Ah…

Remember, this isn't the correct answer; it's just a response.

Will it be on the test?

Indeed, it's because of being part of the LGBT community, right?

can sometimes lead to unfair situations in the workplace.

I think there are many, aren't there?"

Mr. Tsuyoshi, yourself, also in the world of Japanese cuisine

Have you experienced such cases?

Well, I wanted to become a proper chef, so when I entered this world,

so when I entered this world,

I was prepared for some level of patience.

Is that patience related to, say, unjust violence

or workplace harassment?

Does that mean it's rampant ?

Well, um, in certain places, there might be instances like that...

In addition to that,

Mr. Tuyoshi, does being a homosexual,

make you feel restricted?

Have you experienced a sense

of having your identity violated?

Truly, please speak without hiding anything.

Please, tell the truth.

If I may ask, did it happen or not?

- Well, it might have. - I see.

By the way, there seems to be some marks on your wrist.

Ah, those are from when I slipped during wig styling practice.

- It's not from self-harm? - Not at all.

Oh, okay.

Thank you.

Now, Yoneyama, if you have any other questions...

Well, it's something I heard from an acquaintance,

Is it true that gay people have such strong sexual desires

that they intentionally abstain from masturbation..

and then release all that built-up tension in one powerful ejaculation?

Is that true?

Oh, well, if you're comfortable answering, I guess...

When making a documentary,

the ability to empathize with the other person's emotions becomes essential.

Don't ask a young apprentice chef, who is still a virgin, questions about masturbation.

eh? Is he a virgin?

I think so. You has the same scent as him.

Look, he's still staring at us.

Take a discreet shot of him.

Perhaps the challenges of his apprenticeship and the harshness of society have worn him out.

Tuyoshi-san gradually closed off his heart to us,

To the interview crew.

Unable to bear this situation, his mother, Mrs. Hidemi,

rushed from Ashikaga to Tuyoshi's side...

Can you try contacting his mother?

Ah... me? Are you serious?

That's why I'm saying understand, idiot.

Hello. Is this Ms. Suzuki's residence?

I'm Kanno from Flame Television.

Excuse me,

Can I talk to YouTuber Lala?

The Real.

The Real? That dark show airing on Sunday afternoons?

I received an offer for that.

Does that mean they want to film lala or us?

Yes, they want to film us.

- Because, you know, it's a great chance. - Chance?

You incorrect pronounce the word "Chance." What do you mean?

I can only live as a YouTuber.

Hoping to make people aware of the reality of the young people in this region.

There are probably more construction workers than YouTubers, right?

Seems like there are quite a few shut-in (Hikikomori) too.

Anyway, a TV shoot is coming to this house.

so I've created characters for Mom and Ryuu.

Remember this:

"Mother, Kumiko, 38 years old."

At 18, she was a delinquent girl who,

while dating the senior leader of a delinquent gang, got pregnant with Lala."

"Immediately after, she broke up with the gang leader and became a single mother."

"Later, she married the president of a chain restaurant

and gave birth to Ryuu, but the company went bankrupt."

Her husband disappeared, leaving her with a debt of 200 million yen,

so she moved to Gunma Prefecture."

Except for being a single mother, everything else is not true.

I enjoy breaking down building blocks, but...

Younger brother, Ryuu, 18 years old.

Due to bullying in high school, he developed PTSD, dropped out,

and has been living a cramped NEET life as a shut-in ever since.

Even I find it exhausting when I read it in plain words.

In the media, it's often a matter of who speaks or acts louder.

- I hope you understand, right? - Ah, I'm totally fine with it, though.

Do they really want to film you?

eh?

You haven't figured it out?

What does that mean?

Are your saying they're not interested in me? Seriously?

Lala?

Even you, looking down on me?

Hey, be honest.

Are you mocking YouTubers?

Don't underestimate YouTubers!

Hey, Lala, Lala!

Wait, that can't be true, hikikomori!

Hey! Hey hey hey... everyone wants to see you

Hey, hey, hey!

It can be possible right? Filming a shut-in.

Do you have to hide in the shadows like this?

Everyone is here to meet you!

Shut-in! Shut-in! Even though you're a shut-in...

Shut up, seriously!

Don't mess around, don't...

That's why I was asking you.

We could use a camera at times like this.

- Lala-chan? - Yeah?

It's not revenge, right?