Inside the studio, the atmosphere was a stark contrast to the idol stage. It was a world of keigo (honorific speech) and precise hierarchy. The variety show set was a kaleidoscope of bright graphics and "telops"—the ubiquitous colorful subtitles that pop up to emphasize a joke or a reaction. In Japan, entertainment wasn't just about the content; it was about the shared reaction.
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