Switching from Comedy to Erotica This is a review of Ayako Inoue's segment in an omnibus work with Ms. Aikawa. Possibly due to the short runtime, the first 16 minutes include a scene where the male actor explains the setup, which felt a bit sloppy. This isn't an issue with the performers, but rather a problem with the production side's composition.
However, after the 16-minute mark, Ayako Inoue's expression shifts to a dreamy look, and the tone abruptly switches from a comedic touch to an erotic atmosphere. Her eye makeup particularly enhances her appeal and is very effective. From then on, Inoue delivers a stable eroticism, and by repeatedly emphasizing that her transformation is due to an aphrodisiac, she adds depth to the work. This changing mother figure triggers the daughter's switch, leading to a threesome. At first, I wondered how it would turn out, but Inoue's acting skill pulled me into the erotic world instantly—it's a work that only she could have pulled off.
Later, the daughter also gets into the mood, but they match each other's energy levels well, creating a good balance. Also, the scene where Inoue kisses the male actor's body while he's focusing on the daughter was particularly good. In other works too, Inoue often kisses parts of the body other than the mouth, which feels like an expression of her feelings toward her partner, and I find it very erotic and appealing.
The camera consistently captures all three people, so most shots are from a distance. However, it would have been better to compromise a bit and include more close-ups of the beautiful actresses' faces and bodies. Alternatively, it might be interesting to have just the mother and daughter get into it and add a lesbian element.
The final four minutes of Inoue's scene are a must-see, and I felt that this is exactly the Inoue I wanted to see. As a final impression, my initial concerns were completely unfounded. All the performers seemed to understand what was expected of them and what they needed to do, delivering their best performances under the given conditions.
To the manufacturer, director, staff, makeup artist, Yura Satsuki, the male actor, and Ayako Inoue—thank you for showing us a new side of Inoue this time as well. Please continue to release works featuring Ayako Inoue.