Director Daisuke Hiramaki, assistant director Ciao Nekotomi, and producer Shimpei Yamashita discuss the series' extra-long premiere, its depiction of the idol industry, and what fans can look forward to in season two.
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「初めて」 (Hajimete) "First Time" Touched for the very first time.
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「役者」 (Yakusha) "Actors" You are NOT the father!
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「アイドル」 (Aidoru) "Idol" At least this one lasted longer than five episodes.
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