Dressing Up as an Open-Air Bath 'Rock' This Time!? The True Identity of the Shadow Creeping Up Behind Daigo and Nobu... Chidori is Overwhelmed! The Awaited Encore of 'Cookie! Theater'! New Lake Commercial 'Super Sento' Edition Released

The new commercial for the card loan 'Lake' (https://lakealsa.com/) featuring the comedy duo Chidori (Daigo and Nobu), titled 'Lake's That: Super Sento Edition,' was released on YouTube, TV commercials, and other platforms starting Monday, May 25, 2026. In this commercial, alongside the Chidori duo, Cookie! from Yasei Bakudan appears as a guest, continuing his role from the previous 'Inbound' edition. The setting this time is... a 'Super Sento' (super public bath)! Chidori is taking a bath in a highly atmospheric open-air hot spring. Suddenly, from behind them, Cookie! appears disguised as a 'Rock Man,' closing in to once again uncover the true identity of 'Lake's That.' The highlights of this commercial include Cookie!'s overwhelming presence, Daigo and Nobu's reactions as they shrink back from his surprise approach, and the perfectly synchronized comical banter unique to these three. Cookie! transforms into an open-air bath 'rock'!? Pay attention to Chidori's brilliant retorts! Chidori is healing their daily fatigue in an atmospheric open-air bath at a super sento. As they are relaxing, surrounding bathers start asking, 'What exactly is Lake's That?' Feeling a sense of déjà vu, the duo wonders about the familiar situation when suddenly, a rock behind them begins to move. Hidden inside the rock disguise is none other than the 'Rock Man' Cookie! As he inches closer demanding, 'What the heck is Lake's That!', Nobu desperately tries to stop him, yelling, 'Don't come over here, don't come over here!' Later, Nobu's reaction and retort when he encounters the 'Rock Man' Cookie! sitting in a massage chair after the bath is a must-see. Please enjoy the fast-paced, synchronized interactions of the three, from the elusive and unpredictable Cookie! who overwhelms even Chidori, to Daigo and Nobu's confused yet calmly accurate retorts, keeping you engaged until the very end. - Title: Lake's That 'Super Sento' Edition 30 seconds - Release Date/Region: Starting broadcast sequentially nationwide from Monday, May 25, 2026 - YouTube: Lake's That WEB CM 'Super Sento' Edition 30 sec https://youtu.be/h2AEE2wUwxQ Lake's That WEB CM 'Super Sento' Edition 15 sec https://youtu.be/GalrfemOVDw Lake's That TV CM 'Super Sento' Edition 30 sec https://youtu.be/2In5nGO24Yo Lake's That 'Super Sento' Edition CM Making Movie https://youtu.be/w5NYGJfMuNc Lake's That 'Super Sento' Edition CM Interview https://youtu.be/rsf7w7yaU04 ■ Like a 'Chidori x Cookie!' Comedy Skit!? Shooting Proceeds Smoothly with Perfectly Synchronized Banter This marks the fifth co-starring appearance for Chidori and Cookie!. Given the skit-like structure, the shooting proceeded at a brisk pace throughout. The perfectly matched interactions of the three created an immersive atmosphere, as if watching a brand new live comedy skit on set. It was a lively shooting environment filled with unspoken mutual understanding. ■ Cookie!'s Unstoppable Improv Attacks Make Chidori Burst into Genuine Laughter During the actual takes, Cookie!'s improvisations exploded. With his momentum and different expressions approaching every time before the cut was called, even the veteran Chidori duo couldn't help but collapse into genuine laughter. With the entire set enveloped in laughter, the shooting continued in a bright atmosphere until the end, showcasing the professional comedian spirits of the three. ■ Cookie!'s Struggle with the Custom-Made 'Rock' Costume The 'Rock Man' Cookie!, disguised as an 'open-air bath rock'—which is the highlight of this release—seemed to struggle a bit with his massive costume. With limited visibility, there were times he needed the shooting staff's support to stand up. However, true to form, he managed to turn even those difficulties into laughter. Fighting against the heavy feel of the 'rock' costume in the unique environment of an open-air bath, his impressive ability to eventually wear it as if they were 'one body,' evoking a sense of attachment, was truly memorable. *This is an excerpt. The full interview can be viewed on Lake's official YouTube channel. ■ How was the shooting for the new 'Super Sento' commercial? It was filmed on location at an actual public bath. Could you share your thoughts on the shoot? Nobu: Well~, we really got to soak in some nice hot water. It was a real hot spring. Daigo: Yes, it was great. And on top of that, (the shoot) ended righ