Ep. 9: Former child star Hiromi Yasukawa confronts his narcissistic disorder and career decline.

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Hiromi Yasukawa, a former child actor with narcissistic personality disorder, struggles with minor roles after being fired for smiling in a tense scene. Humiliated on live television for his "Student-A" part, he faces contract termination and breaks down crying. Irabu attempts to help by suggesting alternative careers, but eventually provides a movie audition sheet. Hiromi arrives at the audition wearing casual clothes and using nipple clamps to endure pain, aiming to shed his perfect image. During the test, he panics upon remembering his past failure, rips off his shirt to remove the clamps, and realizes he can mock himself. Although neither he nor Irabu secures the role, Hiromi later becomes a successful variety show host, utilizing his old "Hiro-chan" persona.