The Naked Director Season 2 Episode 3 Diamond in the Rough

In "The Naked Director" season 2 episode 3, titled "Diamond in the Rough," the story takes a deeper dive into the relationship between Toru Muranishi and Kaoru Kuroki, one of his most successful stars. The episode opens with a sex scene between the two of them, quickly interrupted by a phone call from Toru's wife telling him about a new deal she secured for the business. It's clear that there is tension between Toru and Kaoru stemming from his inability to fully commit to her, along with his gross mismanagement of the company.

After the opening credits, we see Kaoru getting ready for a big performance, but she's clearly not feeling well. In a moment of vulnerability, she confides in her makeup artist that she's pregnant and worried that her career will be over. The makeup artist reassures her and sends her off to perform.

Meanwhile, Toru is meeting with a wealthy businessman, who wants to invest in the company but only if Toru can deliver a new star. Toru sees an opportunity and decides to hold auditions to find the next big thing. We see a montage of hopeful young women auditioning, and Toru eventually chooses a fresh-faced girl named Aya.

The rest of the episode follows Kaoru as she struggles to maintain her position as the top star while dealing with her pregnancy and the growing threat of competition from Aya. She confronts Toru about his mistreatment of her, but he brushes her off and tells her it's just business. Despite her fears, she continues to perform, but the stress takes a toll on her health.

Later, Toru and Aya are shooting a scene together, but before they can finish, Kaoru shows up on set, clearly in distress. She collapses and is rushed to the hospital. Toru drops everything and rushes to be by her side, showing a moment of genuine concern for her. Meanwhile, Aya takes advantage of the situation and tries to steal the spotlight, but she's quickly shut down by the rest of the crew.

The episode ends with Kaoru in the hospital, her health uncertain, and Toru reflecting on his mistakes and his responsibility to his stars. It remains to be seen how this will affect the future of the company and the relationships between the characters, but it's clear that things are about to change.