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Komiya: Hello, welcome to JTC!
Komiya: Hello, welcome to JTC!
Isojima: A family trip to Hawaii? How lovely!
Isojima: A family trip to Hawaii? How lovely!
Isojima: Right now we recommend Hawaii Island.
Isojima: Right now we recommend Hawaii Island.
Isojima: Oahu is nice too, but go for the Big Island!
Isojima: Oahu is nice too, but go for the Big Island!
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Komiya: Thank
for your patience. Please have a seat.
Komiya: Thank
s
for your patience. Please have a seat.
Isojima: It has all the shopping and nature you could ask for.
Isojima: It has all the shopping and nature you could ask for.
Nonoyama: Hello there!
Nonoyama: Hello there!
Isojima: Take a look at our wonderful trip packages.
Isojima: Take a look at our wonderful trip packages.
Nonoyama: We also recommend Saipan.
Nonoyama: We also recommend Saipan.
Shinshi: Gonda-kun, they haven't canceled, have they?
Shinshi: Gonda-kun, they haven't canceled, have they?
Shinshi: Have they?!
Shinshi: Have they?!
Gonda: It'll be fine, Shinshi-san.
Gonda: It'll be fine, Shinshi-san.
Saito: Good morning, Kurokawa-san.
Saito: Good morning, Kurokawa-san.
Kurokawa: Good morning.
Kurokawa: Good morning.
mob B: How many seats are left in the QR CMN?
mob B: How many seats are left in the QR CMN?
mob D: The group canceled?!
mob D: The group canceled?!
mob C: Eight.
mob C: Eight.
Kurokawa: It's quiet in here.
Kurokawa: It's quiet in here.
Kurokawa: Hey, Ohara.
Kurokawa: Hey, Ohara.
Kurokawa: Ohara!
Kurokawa: Ohara!
Takuya: Y-Yes, ma'am?
Takuya: Y-Yes, ma'am?
Kurokawa: Confirm hotel reservations for this summer tour package.
Kurokawa: Confirm hotel reservations for this summer tour package.
Takuya: W-Will do, Branch Manager.
Takuya: W-Will do, Branch Manager.
Kurokawa: Respond right away, and make eye contact!
Kurokawa: Respond right away, and make eye contact!
Takuya: Y-Yes, ma'am!
Takuya: Y-Yes, ma'am!
Kurokawa: Stop zoning out. We're busy here.
Kurokawa: Stop zoning out. We're busy here.
Kurokawa: I swear...
Kurokawa: I swear...
Takuya: I'm not zoning out.
Takuya: I'm not zoning out.
Takuya: I was considering how to respond.
Takuya: I was considering how to respond.
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Takuya: If you
waited another second...
Takuya: If you
'd
waited another second...
Takuya: Maybe it's my habit of lagging slightly behind in conversation,
Takuya: Maybe it's my habit of lagging slightly behind in conversation,
Takuya: but it feels like I'm also falling behind in life.
Takuya: but it feels like I'm also falling behind in life.
Komiya: Ohara-san.
Komiya: Ohara-san.
Komiya: Good morning.
Komiya: Good morning.
Komiya: I'll leave these Hawaii yachting documents here for you.
Komiya: I'll leave these Hawaii yachting documents here for you.
Shinshi: Thanks a bunch.
Shinshi: Thanks a bunch.
Takuya: I missed my chance to say thanks again.
Takuya: I missed my chance to say thanks again.
Komiya: No problem.
Komiya: No problem.
Takuya: Not that it was worth taking up her time.
Takuya: Not that it was worth taking up her time.
Takuya: Honjoji-san?!
Takuya: Honjoji-san?!
Takuya (aloud): Hello, this is Ohara with JTC.
Takuya (aloud): Hello, this is Ohara with JTC.
Takuya (internal): I'm working diligently! I'm not slacking!
Takuya (internal): I'm working diligently! I'm not slacking!
Takuya (aloud): About the Hawaii yachting. Right.
Takuya (aloud): About the Hawaii yachting. Right.
Takuya: Kama, I'm home.
Takuya: Kama, I'm home.
Takuya: Here's your food.
Takuya: Here's your food.
Takuya: Kama, Honjoji-san glared at me again today.
Takuya: Kama, Honjoji-san glared at me again today.
Takuya: She's only been there a year longer than me, but she gives me those silent menacing looks.
Takuya: She's only been there a year longer than me, but she gives me those silent menacing looks.
Takuya: Kama-kun, I'm already in my fourth year of work.
Takuya: Kama-kun, I'm already in my fourth year of work.
Takuya: When are coworkers going to stop getting mad at me?
Takuya: When are coworkers going to stop getting mad at me?
Takuya: Not that asking a cat is going to help.
Takuya: Not that asking a cat is going to help.
Takuya: Kama, come watch TV with me.
Takuya: Kama, come watch TV with me.
Takuya: Spending time with you like this is so nice.
Takuya: Spending time with you like this is so nice.
Komiya: A travel agency starts its day with cleaning!
Komiya: A travel agency starts its day with cleaning!
Itsuki: Komiya-chan, you're so peppy.
Itsuki: Komiya-chan, you're so peppy.
Komiya: Okay, get to mopping.
Komiya: Okay, get to mopping.
Itsuki: Thanks.
Itsuki: Thanks.
Takuya: I'm not slacking! I'm not!
Takuya: I'm not slacking! I'm not!
Takuya: I am cleaning!
Takuya: I am cleaning!
Rika: Did I scare him again?
Rika: Did I scare him again?
Rika: I suppose he thinks I'm a frightening person.
Rika: I suppose he thinks I'm a frightening person.
Rika: I have this thing where I unconsciously stare at people.
Rika: I have this thing where I unconsciously stare at people.
Rika: It's not like I'm doing it on purpose,
Rika: It's not like I'm doing it on purpose,
Rika: but I can't think of anything to say.
Rika: but I can't think of anything to say.
Nonoyama: I'm sorry, Honjoji-san!
Nonoyama: I'm sorry, Honjoji-san!
Gonda: Did I do something bad?
Gonda: Did I do something bad?
Rika: No, I mean, I'm not angry.
Rika: No, I mean, I'm not angry.
Rika: But I'm not smiling either.
Rika: But I'm not smiling either.
Rika: Oh well, it's not worth taking the time to explain.
Rika: Oh well, it's not worth taking the time to explain.
Rika: Alone at last!
Rika: Alone at last!
Rika: I thought that I could just look at maps all day in the Planning Department,
Rika: I thought that I could just look at maps all day in the Planning Department,
Rika: but that's not how it turned out at all.
Rika: but that's not how it turned out at all.
Rika: So much fun for ¥435!
Rika: So much fun for ¥435!
Rika: Maps are the best!
Rika: Maps are the best!
Kurokawa: We will now begin today's morning assembly.
Kurokawa: We will now begin today's morning assembly.
Kurokawa: First off, Mamaru-san from the head office has something important to say.
Kurokawa: First off, Mamaru-san from the head office has something important to say.
Takuya: Someone from the head office?
Takuya: Someone from the head office?
Mamaru: Everyone, thank you for your hard work.
Mamaru: Everyone, thank you for your hard work.
Mamaru: We find ourselves now in the Reiwa era,
Mamaru: We find ourselves now in the Reiwa era,
Mamaru: and competition continues to heat up.
Mamaru: and competition continues to heat up.
Mamaru: So as for our company, uh...
Mamaru: So as for our company, uh...
Kurokawa: As of this summer, JTC will up its focus on North America.
Kurokawa: As of this summer, JTC will up its focus on North America.
Kurokawa: The Alaska area in particular.
Kurokawa: The Alaska area in particular.
Kurokawa: Alaska touches the Arctic, and its cities such as Juneau and Fairbanks are popular.
Kurokawa: Alaska touches the Arctic, and its cities such as Juneau and Fairbanks are popular.
Kurokawa: And so, someone from this office is going to become manager
Kurokawa: And so, someone from this office is going to become manager
Kurokawa: of the Anchorage Branch that's going to open next year!
Kurokawa: of the Anchorage Branch that's going to open next year!
Takuya: S-Say what?!
Takuya: S-Say what?!
Gonda: Anchorage?
Gonda: Anchorage?
Itsuki: We're getting sent to Alaska?
Itsuki: We're getting sent to Alaska?
Mamaru: Oh, but it's a pretty place.
Mamaru: Oh, but it's a pretty place.
Mamaru: It has icebergs, glaciers, dog sleds...
Mamaru: It has icebergs, glaciers, dog sleds...
employees: That's the North Pole!
employees: That's the North Pole!
Kurokawa: It's a little far to be separated from family,
Kurokawa: It's a little far to be separated from family,
Kurokawa: so we'll select someone who's unmarried.
Kurokawa: so we'll select someone who's unmarried.
Kurokawa: Would anyone like to volunteer?!
Kurokawa: Would anyone like to volunteer?!
Gonda: Unmarried?
Gonda: Unmarried?
Kitagawa: Then I'm off the hook.
Kitagawa: Then I'm off the hook.
Isojima: How about you, Saito?
Isojima: How about you, Saito?
Saito: Oh, no.
Saito: Oh, no.
Kurokawa: There aren't any volunteers?
Kurokawa: There aren't any volunteers?
Takuya: Excuse me.
Takuya: Excuse me.
Saito: Ohara, are you going?
Saito: Ohara, are you going?
Takuma: I-I... can't go.
Takuma: I-I... can't go.
Kurokawa: Huh? Ohara?
Kurokawa: Huh? Ohara?
Takuya: I-I, well...
Takuya: I-I, well...
Takuya: I have a cat.
Takuya: I have a cat.
Kurokawa: A cat? That's not a reason.
Kurokawa: A cat? That's not a reason.
Kurokawa: You barely ever speak up,
Kurokawa: You barely ever speak up,
Kurokawa: and now you make me wonder how you even view your job.
Kurokawa: and now you make me wonder how you even view your job.
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Kurokawa: Everyone
give this some serious thought!
Kurokawa: Everyone
,
give this some serious thought!
Kurokawa: Because one of you is going!
Kurokawa: Because one of you is going!
Komiya: Alaska? What a surprise!
Komiya: Alaska? What a surprise!
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Itsuki: Traveling there might be great, but living there
'
s another matter.
Itsuki: Traveling there might be great, but living there
i
s another matter.
Komiya: It's three or four years at the least.
Komiya: It's three or four years at the least.
Isojima: Kamoi-san has been stuck in Tahiti for ten years now, with no replacement in sight.
Isojima: Kamoi-san has been stuck in Tahiti for ten years now, with no replacement in sight.
Kamoi: Please send me home. Please send me home!
Kamoi: Please send me home. Please send me home!
Komiya: Hey!
Komiya: Hey!
Komiya: I know how to guard against going to Alaska!
Komiya: I know how to guard against going to Alaska!
Gonda: Seriously?
Gonda: Seriously?
Komiya: Just get married!
Komiya: Just get married!
Komiya: They prefer someone who's single, after all.
Komiya: They prefer someone who's single, after all.
Itsuki: Good idea. Komiya-chan, will you marry me?
Itsuki: Good idea. Komiya-chan, will you marry me?
Komiya: Oh, what a thing to say!
Komiya: Oh, what a thing to say!
Takuya: Never mind marriage, I don't even have any female friends.
Takuya: Never mind marriage, I don't even have any female friends.
Takuya: I'm in trouble. Lots of trouble.
Takuya: I'm in trouble. Lots of trouble.
Rika: It's 5,500 km to Anchorage. That's too far.
Rika: It's 5,500 km to Anchorage. That's too far.
Rika: I don't even communicate well in Japan. Forget Alaska.
Rika: I don't even communicate well in Japan. Forget Alaska.
Rika: And I hear the mosquitoes there are monsters.
Rika: And I hear the mosquitoes there are monsters.
Rika: What do I do?
Rika: What do I do?
Rika: This is a matter of life and death for me.
Rika: This is a matter of life and death for me.
Rika: And it's not like I have any pull at work.
Rika: And it's not like I have any pull at work.
Rika: Everywhere in the world is fun on a map.
Rika: Everywhere in the world is fun on a map.
Rika: But actually going out in public doesn't interest me at all.
Rika: But actually going out in public doesn't interest me at all.
Rika: I bet it's cold in Alaska.
Rika: I bet it's cold in Alaska.
Takuya: It was scary at the vet, huh, Kama?
Takuya: It was scary at the vet, huh, Kama?
Takuya: But for the time being, you're...
Takuya: But for the time being, you're...
Takuya: Honjoji-san?
Takuya: Honjoji-san?
Takuya: N-No, there's no need to be nervous.
Takuya: N-No, there's no need to be nervous.
Takuya: We're not at work today. If I slack off...
Takuya: We're not at work today. If I slack off...
Takuya: it's okay.
Takuya: it's okay.
Takuya: Excuse me, Honjoji-san.
Takuya: Excuse me, Honjoji-san.
Takuya: Thank you for all your help.
Takuya: Thank you for all your help.
Takuya: I'm leaving the company.
Takuya: I'm leaving the company.
Rika: You quit?
Rika: You quit?
Takuma: Oh, no, I plan to tell Kurokawa-san on Monday.
Takuma: Oh, no, I plan to tell Kurokawa-san on Monday.
Takuma: S-See you.
Takuma: S-See you.
Rika: Um, is that...
Rika: Um, is that...
Rika: because your cat is important to you?
Rika: because your cat is important to you?
Takuya: Yes, it is.
Takuya: Yes, it is.
Takuya: He's finally willing to show his tail to me.
Takuya: He's finally willing to show his tail to me.
Rika: His tail?
Rika: His tail?
Takuya: Other cats would pick on him.
Takuya: Other cats would pick on him.
Takuya: He was a mess when I got him.
Takuya: He was a mess when I got him.
Takuya: It took forever for him to open up to me.
Takuya: It took forever for him to open up to me.
Takuya: But lately, he's at least started showing his tail.
Takuya: But lately, he's at least started showing his tail.
Takuya: I can't go and abandon him now.
Takuya: I can't go and abandon him now.
Rika: There's no one who can look after him?
Rika: There's no one who can look after him?
Rika: A girlfriend or family member?
Rika: A girlfriend or family member?
Takuya: No, not at all! Uh, I...
Takuya: No, not at all! Uh, I...
Takuya: I'm sorry for always being unsociable.
Takuya: I'm sorry for always being unsociable.
Takuya: Bye.
Takuya: Bye.
Rika: Um!
Rika: Um!
Rika: Do you know what the summer temperature is in Anchorage?
Rika: Do you know what the summer temperature is in Anchorage?
Takuya: Huh?
Takuya: Huh?
Rika: It's 18°C. A little chilly.
Rika: It's 18°C. A little chilly.
Rika: What I'm trying to say is, well...
Rika: What I'm trying to say is, well...
Rika: Why don't...
Rika: Why don't...
Rika: we get married?
Rika: we get married?
Rika: Why don't we get married?
Rika: Why don't we get married?
Takuya: Huh?
Takuya: Huh?
Rika: Huh?
Rika: Huh?
Takuya: Huh?
Takuya: Huh?
Rika: Huh?
Rika: Huh?
Takuya: No, I'm asking you.
Takuya: No, I'm asking you.
Rika: Oh, right.
Rika: Oh, right.
Takuya: Did she just say "married"?
Takuya: Did she just say "married"?
Takuya: Married?
Takuya: Married?
Rika: He's surprised. And I admit, it was a wild thing to say.
Rika: He's surprised. And I admit, it was a wild thing to say.
Takuya: Huh?
Takuya: Huh?
Rika: Huh?
Rika: Huh?
Takuya: U-Um, what do you mean by "married"?
Takuya: U-Um, what do you mean by "married"?
Rika: I don't mean a real marriage. Just pretend.
Rika: I don't mean a real marriage. Just pretend.
Takuya: Pretend?
Takuya: Pretend?
Rika: That's right. I could never handle the Anchorage Branch.
Rika: That's right. I could never handle the Anchorage Branch.
Rika: But if I'm ordered to go, I have no grounds for refusal.
Rika: But if I'm ordered to go, I have no grounds for refusal.
Rika: It's the same for you, isn't it?
Rika: It's the same for you, isn't it?
Rika: If you can't be apart from your cat,
Rika: If you can't be apart from your cat,
Rika: we could get married and then not have to go to Alaska.
Rika: we could get married and then not have to go to Alaska.
Rika: Kurokawa-san was saying unmarried people will be prioritized.
Rika: Kurokawa-san was saying unmarried people will be prioritized.
Rika: So if we were to make it so we're married...
Rika: So if we were to make it so we're married...
Takuya: I hadn't thought of that.
Takuya: I hadn't thought of that.
Takuya: No wait, I could never. A pretend marriage?
Takuya: No wait, I could never. A pretend marriage?
Takuya: I've hardly ever even spoken to Honjoji-san!
Takuya: I've hardly ever even spoken to Honjoji-san!
Rika: Now I've gone and said it all.
Rika: Now I've gone and said it all.
Rika: There's no backing out now.
Rika: There's no backing out now.
Takuya: Is a fake marriage really going to work?
Takuya: Is a fake marriage really going to work?
Rika: I'm confident it will.
Rika: I'm confident it will.
Rika: I shouldn't say this, but we don't stand out at work.
Rika: I shouldn't say this, but we don't stand out at work.
Rika: If we say we're getting married, I doubt anyone will show much interest.
Rika: If we say we're getting married, I doubt anyone will show much interest.
Rika: The Anchorage Branch opens in a year.
Rika: The Anchorage Branch opens in a year.
Rika: If we say we're getting married and then make it through several months,
Rika: If we say we're getting married and then make it through several months,
Rika: there'll be no more talk about the transfer,
Rika: there'll be no more talk about the transfer,
Rika: and by then, hardly anyone should care anymore about our marriage.
Rika: and by then, hardly anyone should care anymore about our marriage.
Rika: I think we'll be okay to let things die down, then pretend it never happened.
Rika: I think we'll be okay to let things die down, then pretend it never happened.
Takuya: You know, you have a point there.
Takuya: You know, you have a point there.
Rika: Right.
Rika: Right.
Takuya: Is this actually a good idea?
Takuya: Is this actually a good idea?
Takuya: I want to keep my job, and I'll get to stay with Kama!
Takuya: I want to keep my job, and I'll get to stay with Kama!
Takuya: Well, I'm on board with trying it.
Takuya: Well, I'm on board with trying it.
Takuya: The fake marriage.
Takuya: The fake marriage.
Rika: Thank you, let's give it a go.
Rika: Thank you, let's give it a go.
Rika: So, tomorrow at 8:45, let's meet at the street-side entrance.
Rika: So, tomorrow at 8:45, let's meet at the street-side entrance.
Rika: We'll notify Kurokawa-san of our marriage there.
Rika: We'll notify Kurokawa-san of our marriage there.
Rika: I'll move things forward from here,
Rika: I'll move things forward from here,
Rika: so Ohara-kun, you basically don't need to do anything.
Rika: so Ohara-kun, you basically don't need to do anything.
Takuya: What?
Takuya: What?
Takuya: There's nothing for me to do?
Takuya: There's nothing for me to do?
Rika: There is not.
Rika: There is not.
Rika: I proposed this idea, so you can leave it to me.
Rika: I proposed this idea, so you can leave it to me.
Rika: If you'll excuse me.
Rika: If you'll excuse me.
Takuya: Th-That was so businesslike.
Takuya: Th-That was so businesslike.
Takuya: You know what, I had no idea Honjoji-san was such a bold person.
Takuya: You know what, I had no idea Honjoji-san was such a bold person.
Takuya: It's surprising.
Takuya: It's surprising.
Rika: It's now or never.
Rika: It's now or never.
Kurokawa: What?!
Kurokawa: What?!
Kurokawa: Married?! You two?!
Kurokawa: Married?! You two?!
Rika: Y-Yes.
Rika: Y-Yes.
Rika: I need to tell her the way I planned.
Rika: I need to tell her the way I planned.
Rika: The two of us would like to keep this quiet and low-key,
Rika: The two of us would like to keep this quiet and low-key,
Rika: so as not to cause any trouble.
Rika: so as not to cause any trouble.
Kurokawa: Wow! Congratulations!
Kurokawa: Wow! Congratulations!
Kurokawa: No way, I didn't notice at all!
Kurokawa: No way, I didn't notice at all!
Kurokawa: When did you start dating?!
Kurokawa: When did you start dating?!
Kurokawa: And Ohara! I never thought you had it in you!
Kurokawa: And Ohara! I never thought you had it in you!
Kurokawa: Way to prove me wrong!
Kurokawa: Way to prove me wrong!
Takuya: U-Um...
Takuya: U-Um...
Kurokawa: What a great pair you make!
Kurokawa: What a great pair you make!
Kurokawa: What a great pair!
Kurokawa: What a great pair!
Kurokawa: You've made my day!
Kurokawa: You've made my day!
Komiya: Excuse me, Kurokawa-san.
Komiya: Excuse me, Kurokawa-san.
Kurokawa: Well, I'm sure there's a lot ahead of you,
Kurokawa: Well, I'm sure there's a lot ahead of you,
Kurokawa: but I'm happy to offer any advice. See ya!
Kurokawa: but I'm happy to offer any advice. See ya!
Takuya: She was unbelievably happy.
Takuya: She was unbelievably happy.
Rika: Yes.
Rika: Yes.
Rika: So far, the plan's a success.
Rika: So far, the plan's a success.
Takuya: Huh?
Takuya: Huh?
Rika: She believes we're going to get married.
Rika: She believes we're going to get married.
Rika: You don't need to worry, I'll make sure this works.
Rika: You don't need to worry, I'll make sure this works.
Shinshi: Hello.
Shinshi: Hello.
Shinshi: What?! Another accident?!
Shinshi: What?! Another accident?!
Shinshi: They're going to cancel on us!
Shinshi: They're going to cancel on us!
Isojima: Shinshi-san, calm down.
Isojima: Shinshi-san, calm down.
Itsuki: Please hurry and update the site.
Itsuki: Please hurry and update the site.
Kurokawa: Ohara, Ohara.
Kurokawa: Ohara, Ohara.
Takuya: Y-Yes, ma'am.
Takuya: Y-Yes, ma'am.
Kurokawa: We're having trouble filling these Hawaii hotel rooms.
Kurokawa: We're having trouble filling these Hawaii hotel rooms.
Kurokawa: Could you quickly come up with a plan?
Kurokawa: Could you quickly come up with a plan?
Takuya: Will do.
Takuya: Will do.
Kurokawa: I'd like you to help him, Honjoji-san.
Kurokawa: I'd like you to help him, Honjoji-san.
Rika: Yes, ma'am.
Rika: Yes, ma'am.
Kurokawa: Please do, then.
Kurokawa: Please do, then.
Kurokawa: Saito, you got a minute?
Kurokawa: Saito, you got a minute?
Saito: Yes, ma'am.
Saito: Yes, ma'am.
Kurokawa: Listen, about what I asked you for the other day,
Kurokawa: Listen, about what I asked you for the other day,
Kurokawa: how's it coming?
Kurokawa: how's it coming?
Saito: It isn't finished yet.
Saito: It isn't finished yet.
Takuya: Done.
Takuya: Done.
Rika: That took a long time.
Rika: That took a long time.
Takuya: Yes.
Takuya: Yes.
Takuya: Hello?
Takuya: Hello?
Kurokawa: It's done? Oh, good!
Kurokawa: It's done? Oh, good!
Kurokawa: Right now we're meeting up at the usual Italian place.
Kurokawa: Right now we're meeting up at the usual Italian place.
Kurokawa: Would you mind bringing it there?
Kurokawa: Would you mind bringing it there?
Kurokawa: Make sure Honjoji-san comes with you.
Kurokawa: Make sure Honjoji-san comes with you.
Takuya: The usual Italian place?
Takuya: The usual Italian place?
Rika: Oh, that would be Bau Bau.
Rika: Oh, that would be Bau Bau.
Rika: Let's go.
Rika: Let's go.
everyone: Congratulations!
everyone: Congratulations!
both: A surprise party?
both: A surprise party?
Kurokawa: Are you surprised?
Kurokawa: Are you surprised?
Kurokawa: We all put it together!
Kurokawa: We all put it together!
Saito: Come on, you two, sit in the middle.
Saito: Come on, you two, sit in the middle.
Isojima: You're the stars today!
Isojima: You're the stars today!
Takuya: Th-This isn't good.
Takuya: Th-This isn't good.
Takuya: What do we do now?
Takuya: What do we do now?
Rika: Ohara-kun.
Rika: Ohara-kun.
Rika: There's no escaping this.
Rika: There's no escaping this.
Rika: Let's just run with it.
Rika: Let's just run with it.
Takuya: Huh?
Takuya: Huh?
Rika: We can't afford to let them set the pace.
Rika: We can't afford to let them set the pace.
Rika: Let's return fire at max excitement!
Rika: Let's return fire at max excitement!
Takuya: Max excitement?
Takuya: Max excitement?
Takuya: Is that something we can do?
Takuya: Is that something we can do?
Rika: Don't worry.
Rika: Don't worry.
Rika: I take full responsibility for this. Just give me a little time.
Rika: I take full responsibility for this. Just give me a little time.
Kurokawa: So, in celebration of their engagement!
Kurokawa: So, in celebration of their engagement!
Rika: I'm going to go charge up my excitement.
Rika: I'm going to go charge up my excitement.
everyone: Cheers!
everyone: Cheers!
Takuya: Charge up her excitement?
Takuya: Charge up her excitement?
Takuya: Is that something she can do?!
Takuya: Is that something she can do?!
Itsuki: Senpai, could you tell us the whole story?
Itsuki: Senpai, could you tell us the whole story?
Gonda: Tell us how you fell in love!
Gonda: Tell us how you fell in love!
Takuya: Uh, well...
Takuya: Uh, well...
Isojima: You happy boy, you!
Isojima: You happy boy, you!
Takuya: Uh, well, see...
Takuya: Uh, well, see...
Gonda: Happy boy!
Gonda: Happy boy!
Komiya: Still, I can't help but be surprised that Ohara-san and Honjoji-san are an item.
Komiya: Still, I can't help but be surprised that Ohara-san and Honjoji-san are an item.
Kurokawa: Komiya-chan, aren't you suspicious?
Kurokawa: Komiya-chan, aren't you suspicious?
Komiya: Huh?
Komiya: Huh?
Kurokawa: It's too sudden, this engagement.
Kurokawa: It's too sudden, this engagement.
Kurokawa: The whole timing of it.
Kurokawa: The whole timing of it.
Kurokawa: It really is fishy.
Kurokawa: It really is fishy.
Kurokawa: I bet...
Kurokawa: I bet...
Kurokawa: there's a bun in the oven!
Kurokawa: there's a bun in the oven!
Itsuki: I'm impressed, Ohara-san!
Itsuki: I'm impressed, Ohara-san!
Gonda: Yeah, I had no clue!
Gonda: Yeah, I had no clue!
Isojima: Don't tell me it's a shotgun wedding?
Isojima: Don't tell me it's a shotgun wedding?
Takuya: Th-They're going to tear me apart.
Takuya: Th-They're going to tear me apart.
Takuya: I've got to find a way to escape!
Takuya: I've got to find a way to escape!
Rika: Everyone, thank you for being here today.
Rika: Everyone, thank you for being here today.
Rika: As thanks, I'm going to sing!
Rika: As thanks, I'm going to sing!
Rika: My love is a Mercator...
Rika: My love is a Mercator...
Takuya: Th-This is Honjoji-san at max excitement!
Takuya: Th-This is Honjoji-san at max excitement!
Takuya: Or, not so much.
Takuya: Or, not so much.
Takuya: That singing that sounded like it was coming from Hades brought the place to a standstill.
Takuya: That singing that sounded like it was coming from Hades brought the place to a standstill.
Takuya: She had probably never sung in front of people before.
Takuya: She had probably never sung in front of people before.
Takuya: But her only choice was to sing.
Takuya: But her only choice was to sing.
Takuya: To me, she seemed downright heroic.
Takuya: To me, she seemed downright heroic.
Takuya: A-Are you all right?
Takuya: A-Are you all right?
Rika: Yes. I drank a little too much.
Rika: Yes. I drank a little too much.
Rika: I will never sing karaoke again.
Rika: I will never sing karaoke again.
Takuma: R-Right.
Takuma: R-Right.
Rika: I—
Rika: I—
Rika: I-I'm sorry!
Rika: I-I'm sorry!
Takuya: Uh, it's okay.
Takuya: Uh, it's okay.
Rika: Bye.
Rika: Bye.
Rika: Today's the worst day of my life.
Rika: Today's the worst day of my life.
Rika: I want to die. Just curl up and die!
Rika: I want to die. Just curl up and die!
Takuya: Should I have made sure she got home?
Takuya: Should I have made sure she got home?
Takuya: I could say "thank you" or "good night," at least.
Takuya: I could say "thank you" or "good night," at least.
Takuya: It's still not too late to do so.
Takuya: It's still not too late to do so.
Takuya: I could have helped her out by singing a duet with her back there.
Takuya: I could have helped her out by singing a duet with her back there.
Takuya: Why didn't I get up and join her?
Takuya: Why didn't I get up and join her?
Takuya: I'm so pathetic.
Takuya: I'm so pathetic.
Takuya: How our love started?
Takuya: How our love started?
Rika: Yes, the story of how we met, and eventually decided to marry.
Rika: Yes, the story of how we met, and eventually decided to marry.
Rika: It'll be made-up, of course.
Rika: It'll be made-up, of course.
Takuya: Good point.
Takuya: Good point.
Takuya: We don't know what we'll be asked, or when.
Takuya: We don't know what we'll be asked, or when.
Rika: And so, please fill out this profile.
Rika: And so, please fill out this profile.
Rika: I have tomorrow off, so I will go gather materials.
Rika: I have tomorrow off, so I will go gather materials.
Takuya: Materials?
Takuya: Materials?
Rika: Yes, in YHM.
Rika: Yes, in YHM.
Rika: With Yokohama as the setting, I'll think up a story for our first date and proposal.
Rika: With Yokohama as the setting, I'll think up a story for our first date and proposal.
Rika: It's just like making a pamphlet for work.
Rika: It's just like making a pamphlet for work.
Rika: First, the tale of how we got together.
Rika: First, the tale of how we got together.
Rika: Wow, Ohara-kun wrote very precise responses.
Rika: Wow, Ohara-kun wrote very precise responses.
Rika: He's 24.
Rika: He's 24.
Rika: Two years younger than me, and yet such firm character.
Rika: Two years younger than me, and yet such firm character.
Rika: Ohara-kun...
Rika: Ohara-kun...
Rika: I tried to conjure him up for this imaginary date,
Rika: I tried to conjure him up for this imaginary date,
Rika: but of all things, I can't remember his face.
Rika: but of all things, I can't remember his face.
Rika: Even though we've worked across from each other for two years.
Rika: Even though we've worked across from each other for two years.
Rika: Is this how little interest I have in other people?
Rika: Is this how little interest I have in other people?
Rika: Just how heartless am I?
Rika: Just how heartless am I?
Rika: No matter how much I refine this fake project,
Rika: No matter how much I refine this fake project,
Rika: there's no way it's going to turn out well.
Rika: there's no way it's going to turn out well.
Rika: Ohara-kun, I'm sorry.
Rika: Ohara-kun, I'm sorry.
Rika: I got you to go along with this dumb idea,
Rika: I got you to go along with this dumb idea,
Rika: and I really am sorry that it will crash and burn.
Rika: and I really am sorry that it will crash and burn.
Rika: But we can't call it off now.
Rika: But we can't call it off now.
Rika: It's going to cause more and more trouble.
Rika: It's going to cause more and more trouble.
Rika: What am I supposed to do?
Rika: What am I supposed to do?
Takuya: H-Honjoji-san.
Takuya: H-Honjoji-san.
Rika: O-Ohara-kun!
Rika: O-Ohara-kun!
Takuya: U-Um, please let me help you come up with the love story!
Takuya: U-Um, please let me help you come up with the love story!
Takuya: So, do you like Ferris wheels?
Takuya: So, do you like Ferris wheels?
Rika: No.
Rika: No.
Rika: I don't particularly like them, but there's something I want to do.
Rika: I don't particularly like them, but there's something I want to do.
Takuya: I-I see.
Takuya: I-I see.
Takuya: Honjoji-san has concrete ideas about this.
Takuya: Honjoji-san has concrete ideas about this.
Takuya: I shouldn't have come after all.
Takuya: I shouldn't have come after all.
Takuya: What's that nice smell?
Takuya: What's that nice smell?
Takuya: Is it the scent of her hair?
Takuya: Is it the scent of her hair?
Rika: I got a lot of materials today.
Rika: I got a lot of materials today.
Rika: Like the Red Brick Warehouse, and Landmark Tower.
Rika: Like the Red Brick Warehouse, and Landmark Tower.
Takuya: L-Looks good.
Takuya: L-Looks good.
Rika: And also, there's something I found and bought along the way.
Rika: And also, there's something I found and bought along the way.
Takuya: R-Rings?
Takuya: R-Rings?
Rika: They're wedding rings, just not expensive.
Rika: They're wedding rings, just not expensive.
Rika: I think they'll make our wedding story more convincing.
Rika: I think they'll make our wedding story more convincing.
Takuya: I-I'm sweating now.
Takuya: I-I'm sweating now.
Takuya: If we put these on, it'll be like we're really getting married.
Takuya: If we put these on, it'll be like we're really getting married.
Rika: Go on, Ohara-kun.
Rika: Go on, Ohara-kun.
Takuya: She didn't hesitate at all.
Takuya: She didn't hesitate at all.
Takuya: She went to the trouble of buying these?
Takuya: She went to the trouble of buying these?
Rika: And I have a favor to ask of you.
Rika: And I have a favor to ask of you.
Rika: Could you think of what to say for a proposal?
Rika: Could you think of what to say for a proposal?
Takuya: Proposal?!
Takuya: Proposal?!
Rika: That's right.
Rika: That's right.
Rika: I came up with how we got together and acquired some vignettes,
Rika: I came up with how we got together and acquired some vignettes,
Rika: but I haven't come up with the proposal at the end.
Rika: but I haven't come up with the proposal at the end.
Rika: My idea is that we ride a Ferris wheel, and when it gets to the very top,
Rika: My idea is that we ride a Ferris wheel, and when it gets to the very top,
Rika: that's when you propose to me.
Rika: that's when you propose to me.
Takuya: Th-That is romantic.
Takuya: Th-That is romantic.
Rika: It is.
Rika: It is.
Rika: Would you mind being the one to think of the words you use?
Rika: Would you mind being the one to think of the words you use?
Takuya: I-I know I said I wanted to help with the project,
Takuya: I-I know I said I wanted to help with the project,
Takuya: but suddenly, I have this important task?
Takuya: but suddenly, I have this important task?
Rika: I'll think of something, if you can't do it.
Rika: I'll think of something, if you can't do it.
Takuya: Oh, I'll do it. Please allow me to.
Takuya: Oh, I'll do it. Please allow me to.
Takuya: It's too late to turn back now.
Takuya: It's too late to turn back now.
Takuya: I need to think of something.
Takuya: I need to think of something.
Takuya: And I don't want to disappoint her by saying something boring.
Takuya: And I don't want to disappoint her by saying something boring.
Rika: Uh oh, I might have stressed him out.
Rika: Uh oh, I might have stressed him out.
Rika: I should have asked him to do something else.
Rika: I should have asked him to do something else.
Takuya: U-Um!
Takuya: U-Um!
Takuya: H-How about these words?
Takuya: H-How about these words?
Rika: Y-Yes?
Rika: Y-Yes?
Takuya: P—
Takuya: P—
Takuya: Huh? I can't say it.
Takuya: Huh? I can't say it.
Takuya: It's right there in my mind, but it won't come out.
Takuya: It's right there in my mind, but it won't come out.
Takuya: If I say this, everything will change.
Takuya: If I say this, everything will change.
Takuya: That's the way it feels.
Takuya: That's the way it feels.
Takuya: These words are incredible.
Takuya: These words are incredible.
Takuya: I've heard them in countless TV shows, and yet...
Takuya: I've heard them in countless TV shows, and yet...
Takuya: I'm sorry.
Takuya: I'm sorry.
Takuya: I still haven't thought of anything.
Takuya: I still haven't thought of anything.
Takuya: Sorry.
Takuya: Sorry.
Takuya: I will think of something later.
Takuya: I will think of something later.
Rika: Uh, hey, it's okay.
Rika: Uh, hey, it's okay.
Rika: It's all okay.
Rika: It's all okay.
Rika: Ohara-kun, the view is beautiful.
Rika: Ohara-kun, the view is beautiful.
Rika: Today, I did lots of things I don't usually do.
Rika: Today, I did lots of things I don't usually do.
Rika: It was like an ordinary life.
Rika: It was like an ordinary life.
Rika: Ohara-kun, please take your time thinking of a proposal.
Rika: Ohara-kun, please take your time thinking of a proposal.
Rika: I'll wait as long as it takes.
Rika: I'll wait as long as it takes.
Takuya: All right.
Takuya: All right.
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Rika: Why don't we get married?
Rika: Why don't we get married?
Takuya: Huh?
Takuya: Huh?
Rika: I don't mean a real marriage. Just pretend.
Rika: I don't mean a real marriage. Just pretend.
Takuya: Pretend?
Takuya: Pretend?
Rika: That's right.
Rika: That's right.
Rika: Kurokawa-san was saying unmarried people will be prioritized.
Rika: Kurokawa-san was saying unmarried people will be prioritized.
Rika: So if we were to make it so we're married...
Rika: So if we were to make it so we're married...
Takuya: Well, I'm on board with trying it.
Takuya: Well, I'm on board with trying it.
Takuya: The fake marriage.
Takuya: The fake marriage.
everyone: Congratulations!
everyone: Congratulations!
both: A surprise party?
both: A surprise party?
Takuya: H-How about these words?
Takuya: H-How about these words?
Rika: Y-Yes?
Rika: Y-Yes?
Takuya: P—
Takuya: P—
Rika: Ohara-kun, please take your time thinking of a proposal.
Rika: Ohara-kun, please take your time thinking of a proposal.
Rika: I'll wait as long as it takes.
Rika: I'll wait as long as it takes.
Takuya: All right.
Takuya: All right.
Takuya: Kama, settle down.
Takuya: Kama, settle down.
Takuya: Since yesterday, Kama won't leave my shirt alone.
Takuya: Since yesterday, Kama won't leave my shirt alone.
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Takuya: Maybe Honjoji-san's scent got on
there
.
Takuya: Maybe Honjoji-san's scent got on
it
.
Takuya: Wonder if I should put on the wedding ring.
Takuya: Wonder if I should put on the wedding ring.
Takuya: Why wasn't I able to say anything?
Takuya: Why wasn't I able to say anything?
Takuya: Pretty pathetic, for a fake proposal.
Takuya: Pretty pathetic, for a fake proposal.
Takuya: It was like I had a lump in my throat.
Takuya: It was like I had a lump in my throat.
Takuya: What with someone that close,
Takuya: What with someone that close,
Takuya: gazing at me.
Takuya: gazing at me.
Takuya: I can't do it.
Takuya: I can't do it.
Rika: Wow!
Rika: Wow!
Rika: What a long beach! It even has dunes!
Rika: What a long beach! It even has dunes!
Rika: It's not white sands and green pines, but it's nice.
Rika: It's not white sands and green pines, but it's nice.
Rika: It took three and a half hours, but I'm glad I came!
Rika: It took three and a half hours, but I'm glad I came!
Rika: Look at those big wind turbines turning.
Rika: Look at those big wind turbines turning.
Rika: The power of nature is amazing!
Rika: The power of nature is amazing!
man: I'll say!
man: I'll say!
Rika: Whoops, I got a little carried away.
Rika: Whoops, I got a little carried away.
Rika: Too many special events have happened lately.
Rika: Too many special events have happened lately.
Rika: The party, crowds, the Ferris wheel, singing.
Rika: The party, crowds, the Ferris wheel, singing.
Rika: It's stifling.
Rika: It's stifling.
Rika: I look at coastlines and collect maps, stones, and sand.
Rika: I look at coastlines and collect maps, stones, and sand.
Rika: Those are the sorts of things I love.
Rika: Those are the sorts of things I love.
Rika: Marriage is so dazzling, the idea is downright exhausting.
Rika: Marriage is so dazzling, the idea is downright exhausting.
Rika: Even if it is fake.
Rika: Even if it is fake.
Rika: Today, I'm going to enjoy some terrain.
Rika: Today, I'm going to enjoy some terrain.
Rika: Leave me alone.
Rika: Leave me alone.
Rika: It was like an ordinary life.
Rika: It was like an ordinary life.
Takuya: I'm too irresponsible.
Takuya: I'm too irresponsible.
Takuya: Am I going to sit here forever and do nothing?
Takuya: Am I going to sit here forever and do nothing?
Takuya: How old am I, again?
Takuya: How old am I, again?
Takuya: Is this how an adult acts?
Takuya: Is this how an adult acts?
Takuya: H-Huh?
Takuya: H-Huh?
Takuya: I put the ring on, and suddenly, my doubts are gone.
Takuya: I put the ring on, and suddenly, my doubts are gone.
Takuya: It's weird. Right now I feel like I could do anything.
Takuya: It's weird. Right now I feel like I could do anything.
Takuya: No, there's something I must do as long as I'm wearing this ring.
Takuya: No, there's something I must do as long as I'm wearing this ring.
Takuya: I'll become a fine husband for Honjoji-san!
Takuya: I'll become a fine husband for Honjoji-san!
Takuya: Yes, hello?
Takuya: Yes, hello?
phone voice: I know.
phone voice: I know.
phone voice: Your supposed marriage with Honjoji Rika-san. It's a complete lie.
phone voice: Your supposed marriage with Honjoji Rika-san. It's a complete lie.
phone voice: I know all about it.
phone voice: I know all about it.
Takuya: Uh, h-hey...
Takuya: Uh, h-hey...
phone voice: I'll send you both to Alaska!
phone voice: I'll send you both to Alaska!
Takuya: What?
Takuya: What?
Takuya: What is this?
Takuya: What is this?
Rika: A threatening call?
Rika: A threatening call?
Takuya: I'm not sure if it was a threat or not.
Takuya: I'm not sure if it was a threat or not.
Rika: Do you know who it was from?
Rika: Do you know who it was from?
Takuya: I couldn't tell.
Takuya: I couldn't tell.
Takuya: The voice sounded synthesized.
Takuya: The voice sounded synthesized.
Takuya: I'm not even sure of their gender.
Takuya: I'm not even sure of their gender.
Rika: They know about Alaska.
Rika: They know about Alaska.
Rika: That means whoever made the call must work here?!
Rika: That means whoever made the call must work here?!
Gonda: Excuse me.
Gonda: Excuse me.
Gonda: Ohara-san, do you have a minute?
Gonda: Ohara-san, do you have a minute?
Takuya: G-G-Gonda?! What is it?
Takuya: G-G-Gonda?! What is it?
Gonda: Well...
Gonda: Well...
Gonda: Would you mind if I came over tonight?
Gonda: Would you mind if I came over tonight?
Takuya: To my place? What for?
Takuya: To my place? What for?
Gonda: I just want to discuss something.
Gonda: I just want to discuss something.
Takuya: What's going on here? He's never done anything like this.
Takuya: What's going on here? He's never done anything like this.
Takuya: I-It's too suspicious.
Takuya: I-It's too suspicious.
Gonda: What do you think? Can I come over?
Gonda: What do you think? Can I come over?
Takuya: Sure, by all means!
Takuya: Sure, by all means!
Rika: We'd love to have you, Gonda-san.
Rika: We'd love to have you, Gonda-san.
Takuya: Huh? You too, Honjoji-san?
Takuya: Huh? You too, Honjoji-san?
Rika: Of course, I'll come over too.
Rika: Of course, I'll come over too.
Gonda: Look at you lovebirds. I wouldn't be intruding?
Gonda: Look at you lovebirds. I wouldn't be intruding?
Takuya: Not at all, not at all.
Takuya: Not at all, not at all.
Gonda: Thanks a lot!
Gonda: Thanks a lot!
Gonda: See you tonight!
Gonda: See you tonight!
Takuya: I'm sorry about this.
Takuya: I'm sorry about this.
Rika: M-Me too.
Rika: M-Me too.
Takuya: What is Gonda up to?
Takuya: What is Gonda up to?
Rika: Is Gonda-kun the one who made that call?
Rika: Is Gonda-kun the one who made that call?
Takuya/Rika: We have to keep him from finding out!
Takuya/Rika: We have to keep him from finding out!
Takuya: Kama, listen. This is important.
Takuya: Kama, listen. This is important.
Takuya: Some of my coworkers are coming over here.
Takuya: Some of my coworkers are coming over here.
Takuya: I know it's probably inconvenient for you, but please bear with me.
Takuya: I know it's probably inconvenient for you, but please bear with me.
Takuya: Please, Kama! This is so important!
Takuya: Please, Kama! This is so important!
Takuya: My future and yours are riding on it.
Takuya: My future and yours are riding on it.
Takuya: I'll make it up to you!
Takuya: I'll make it up to you!
Takuya: I'll put Nyaru on your food for a month!
Takuya: I'll put Nyaru on your food for a month!
Takuya: I'll also stop sniffing you!
Takuya: I'll also stop sniffing you!
Rika: Did your cat give his consent?
Rika: Did your cat give his consent?
Takuya: Well...
Takuya: Well...
Takuya: "Whatever. I'll put up with it for about an hour."
Takuya: "Whatever. I'll put up with it for about an hour."
Takuya: That's the look he gave me.
Takuya: That's the look he gave me.
Rika: Aha.
Rika: Aha.
Rika: So, this is Ohara-kun's apartment.
Rika: So, this is Ohara-kun's apartment.
Takuya: Here.
Takuya: Here.
Takuya: You can use these slippers.
Takuya: You can use these slippers.
Rika: Oh, don't make a fuss.
Rika: Oh, don't make a fuss.
Takuya: They're yours to use.
Takuya: They're yours to use.
Rika: I went and bought some camouflage supplies.
Rika: I went and bought some camouflage supplies.
Takuya: Camouflage?
Takuya: Camouflage?
Rika: Items couples would be likely to use.
Rika: Items couples would be likely to use.
Rika: I thought we'd use these to change this into a couple's apartment.
Rika: I thought we'd use these to change this into a couple's apartment.
Takuya: W-Wow.
Takuya: W-Wow.
Rika: Let's hurry.
Rika: Let's hurry.
Rika: This is a checklist of items.
Rika: This is a checklist of items.
Rika: Please arrange them as you see fit.
Rika: Please arrange them as you see fit.
Takuya: "Operation Love Nest"?!
Takuya: "Operation Love Nest"?!
Takuya: Honjoji-san doesn't mess around.
Takuya: Honjoji-san doesn't mess around.
Rika: A doorplate for the entrance!
Rika: A doorplate for the entrance!
Takuya: Matching toothbrushes and cups at the sink, check!
Takuya: Matching toothbrushes and cups at the sink, check!
Takuya: I placed the paired cushions on the bed.
Takuya: I placed the paired cushions on the bed.
Rika: Got it. Where's your cat?
Rika: Got it. Where's your cat?
Takuya: He's in the adjoining room.
Takuya: He's in the adjoining room.
Takuya: That's where he spends most of his time.
Takuya: That's where he spends most of his time.
Rika: I see.
Rika: I see.
Takuya: We first met during rookie training, and that was in...
Takuya: We first met during rookie training, and that was in...
Takuya: Singapore.
Takuya: Singapore.
Rika: My favorite kind of pancake is banana, and yours is strawberry and hazelnut.
Rika: My favorite kind of pancake is banana, and yours is strawberry and hazelnut.
Rika: We're planning to honeymoon in Tahiti or the Maldives.
Rika: We're planning to honeymoon in Tahiti or the Maldives.
Takuya: Profile confirmation, done.
Takuya: Profile confirmation, done.
Rika: Agreed.
Rika: Agreed.
Rika: Next are photos to decorate the apartment.
Rika: Next are photos to decorate the apartment.
Rika: I collected reference images from the internet.
Rika: I collected reference images from the internet.
Takuya: W-Wow!
Takuya: W-Wow!
Takuya: Well...
Takuya: Well...
Rika: I think that's good.
Rika: I think that's good.
Takuya: You know,
Takuya: You know,
Takuya: this is like the day before an event.
Takuya: this is like the day before an event.
Rika: That it is.
Rika: That it is.
Rika: Like a cultural festival from our school days.
Rika: Like a cultural festival from our school days.
Takuya: Is this what your cultural festivals were like?
Takuya: Is this what your cultural festivals were like?
Rika: Well, I was always a tree in a stage play.
Rika: Well, I was always a tree in a stage play.
Takuya: It was more less like that for me too.
Takuya: It was more less like that for me too.
Takuya: It's easy to really get into the tree role.
Takuya: It's easy to really get into the tree role.
Rika: And it has so much depth once you do.
Rika: And it has so much depth once you do.
Rika: So, preparations are complete.
Rika: So, preparations are complete.
Takuya: He can show up anytime!
Takuya: He can show up anytime!
Takuya: There he is!
Takuya: There he is!
Takuya: Hello!
Takuya: Hello!
Rika: Welcome!
Rika: Welcome!
Gonda: Hi, Ohara-san!
Gonda: Hi, Ohara-san!
Itsuki/Komiya: We're here too.
Itsuki/Komiya: We're here too.
Takuya/Rika: Three of them?
Takuya/Rika: Three of them?
Itsuki: Okay, one more time.
Itsuki: Okay, one more time.
Gonda: Congrats on getting engaged!
Gonda: Congrats on getting engaged!
Komiya: I bought lots of drinks!
Komiya: I bought lots of drinks!
Takuya: Th-Thanks.
Takuya: Th-Thanks.
Takuya: This is going to run long, Honjoji-san.
Takuya: This is going to run long, Honjoji-san.
Takuya: Isn't this a state of emergency?
Takuya: Isn't this a state of emergency?
Rika: It's okay. Just do as we practiced.
Rika: It's okay. Just do as we practiced.
Takuya: So, Gonda. What did you want to discuss today?
Takuya: So, Gonda. What did you want to discuss today?
Gonda: Yeah, about that, Ohara-san.
Gonda: Yeah, about that, Ohara-san.
Gonda: Please teach me how to get hitched!
Gonda: Please teach me how to get hitched!
Takuya: Huh?
Takuya: Huh?
Gonda: I want to get married too, but it's not going well at all.
Gonda: I want to get married too, but it's not going well at all.
Gonda: I thought I'd ask you for some pointers.
Gonda: I thought I'd ask you for some pointers.
Itsuki: Gonda is on seven online dating apps.
Itsuki: Gonda is on seven online dating apps.
Komiya: You use that many of them?!
Komiya: You use that many of them?!
Gonda: Cut that out, Keisuke-san!
Gonda: Cut that out, Keisuke-san!
Gonda: Komiya-chan heard you!
Gonda: Komiya-chan heard you!
Itsuki: Give up on those apps.
Itsuki: Give up on those apps.
Takuya: What's happening here?
Takuya: What's happening here?
Itsuki: Oh, date photos.
Itsuki: Oh, date photos.
Gonda: That's in Yokohama.
Gonda: That's in Yokohama.
Komiya: How long have you been dating?
Komiya: How long have you been dating?
Takuya: Since rookie training.
Takuya: Since rookie training.
Rika: Everyone, help yourself to snacks!
Rika: Everyone, help yourself to snacks!
Itsuki: Honjoji-san is...
Itsuki: Honjoji-san is...
Gonda: ...smiling!
Gonda: ...smiling!
Komiya: It's like she's filled with happiness!
Komiya: It's like she's filled with happiness!
Gonda: This'll be one legendary marriage.
Gonda: This'll be one legendary marriage.
Itsuki: I still can't believe no one at work realized.
Itsuki: I still can't believe no one at work realized.
Rika: I-I need to use the restroom.
Rika: I-I need to use the restroom.
Itsuki: Learn while you're here, Gonda.
Itsuki: Learn while you're here, Gonda.
Gonda: I'm ready for my training, Master!
Gonda: I'm ready for my training, Master!
Takuya: I wish someone would teach me.
Takuya: I wish someone would teach me.
Takuya: I'm not sure what I should say.
Takuya: I'm not sure what I should say.
Takuya: Suddenly I'm surrounded by everyone, getting peppered with questions.
Takuya: Suddenly I'm surrounded by everyone, getting peppered with questions.
Takuya: Is marriage that great?
Takuya: Is marriage that great?
Takuya: I said I would get married, and I put on a ring, but that's all.
Takuya: I said I would get married, and I put on a ring, but that's all.
Takuya: I haven't changed at all.
Takuya: I haven't changed at all.
Takuya: Is marriage...
Takuya: Is marriage...
Takuya: Is marriage really that great?
Takuya: Is marriage really that great?
Komiya: It is amazing!
Komiya: It is amazing!
Gonda: It sounds snide when you talk like that, Ohara-san!
Gonda: It sounds snide when you talk like that, Ohara-san!
Gonda: You should just be happy about it!
Gonda: You should just be happy about it!
Komiya: That's right!
Komiya: That's right!
Itsuki: They speak the truth.
Itsuki: They speak the truth.
Komiya: Thanks for having us.
Komiya: Thanks for having us.
Itsuki: Thank you for today.
Itsuki: Thank you for today.
Takuya: See you.
Takuya: See you.
Gonda: Ohara-san.
Gonda: Ohara-san.
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# CR original : --------------- EP 01 --------------- Komiya: Hello, welcome to JTC! Isojima: A family trip to Hawaii? How lovely! Isojima: Right now we recommend Hawaii Island. Isojima: Oahu is nice too, but go for the Big Island! Komiya: Thank for your patience. Please have a seat. Isojima: It has all the shopping and nature you could ask for. Nonoyama: Hello there! Isojima: Take a look at our wonderful trip packages. Nonoyama: We also recommend Saipan. Shinshi: Gonda-kun, they haven't canceled, have they? Shinshi: Have they?! Gonda: It'll be fine, Shinshi-san. Saito: Good morning, Kurokawa-san. Kurokawa: Good morning. mob B: How many seats are left in the QR CMN? mob D: The group canceled?! mob C: Eight. Kurokawa: It's quiet in here. Kurokawa: Hey, Ohara. Kurokawa: Ohara! Takuya: Y-Yes, ma'am? Kurokawa: Confirm hotel reservations for this summer tour package. Takuya: W-Will do, Branch Manager. Kurokawa: Respond right away, and make eye contact! Takuya: Y-Yes, ma'am! Kurokawa: Stop zoning out. We're busy here. Kurokawa: I swear... Takuya: I'm not zoning out. Takuya: I was considering how to respond. Takuya: If you waited another second... Takuya: Maybe it's my habit of lagging slightly behind in conversation, Takuya: but it feels like I'm also falling behind in life. Komiya: Ohara-san. Komiya: Good morning. Komiya: I'll leave these Hawaii yachting documents here for you. Shinshi: Thanks a bunch. Takuya: I missed my chance to say thanks again. Komiya: No problem. Takuya: Not that it was worth taking up her time. Takuya: Honjoji-san?! Takuya (aloud): Hello, this is Ohara with JTC. Takuya (internal): I'm working diligently! I'm not slacking! Takuya (aloud): About the Hawaii yachting. Right. Takuya: Kama, I'm home. Takuya: Here's your food. Takuya: Kama, Honjoji-san glared at me again today. Takuya: She's only been there a year longer than me, but she gives me those silent menacing looks. Takuya: Kama-kun, I'm already in my fourth year of work. Takuya: When are coworkers going to stop getting mad at me? Takuya: Not that asking a cat is going to help. Takuya: Kama, come watch TV with me. Takuya: Spending time with you like this is so nice. Komiya: A travel agency starts its day with cleaning! Itsuki: Komiya-chan, you're so peppy. Komiya: Okay, get to mopping. Itsuki: Thanks. Takuya: I'm not slacking! I'm not! Takuya: I am cleaning! Rika: Did I scare him again? Rika: I suppose he thinks I'm a frightening person. Rika: I have this thing where I unconsciously stare at people. Rika: It's not like I'm doing it on purpose, Rika: but I can't think of anything to say. Nonoyama: I'm sorry, Honjoji-san! Gonda: Did I do something bad? Rika: No, I mean, I'm not angry. Rika: But I'm not smiling either. Rika: Oh well, it's not worth taking the time to explain. Rika: Alone at last! Rika: I thought that I could just look at maps all day in the Planning Department, Rika: but that's not how it turned out at all. Rika: So much fun for ¥435! Rika: Maps are the best! Kurokawa: We will now begin today's morning assembly. Kurokawa: First off, Mamaru-san from the head office has something important to say. Takuya: Someone from the head office? Mamaru: Everyone, thank you for your hard work. Mamaru: We find ourselves now in the Reiwa era, Mamaru: and competition continues to heat up. Mamaru: So as for our company, uh... Kurokawa: As of this summer, JTC will up its focus on North America. Kurokawa: The Alaska area in particular. Kurokawa: Alaska touches the Arctic, and its cities such as Juneau and Fairbanks are popular. Kurokawa: And so, someone from this office is going to become manager Kurokawa: of the Anchorage Branch that's going to open next year! Takuya: S-Say what?! Gonda: Anchorage? Itsuki: We're getting sent to Alaska? Mamaru: Oh, but it's a pretty place. Mamaru: It has icebergs, glaciers, dog sleds... employees: That's the North Pole! Kurokawa: It's a little far to be separated from family, Kurokawa: so we'll select someone who's unmarried. Kurokawa: Would anyone like to volunteer?! Gonda: Unmarried? Kitagawa: Then I'm off the hook. Isojima: How about you, Saito? Saito: Oh, no. Kurokawa: There aren't any volunteers? Takuya: Excuse me. Saito: Ohara, are you going? Takuma: I-I... can't go. Kurokawa: Huh? Ohara? Takuya: I-I, well... Takuya: I have a cat. Kurokawa: A cat? That's not a reason. Kurokawa: You barely ever speak up, Kurokawa: and now you make me wonder how you even view your job. Kurokawa: Everyone give this some serious thought! Kurokawa: Because one of you is going! Komiya: Alaska? What a surprise! Itsuki: Traveling there might be great, but living there's another matter. Komiya: It's three or four years at the least. Isojima: Kamoi-san has been stuck in Tahiti for ten years now, with no replacement in sight. Kamoi: Please send me home. Please send me home! Komiya: Hey! Komiya: I know how to guard against going to Alaska! Gonda: Seriously? Komiya: Just get married! Komiya: They prefer someone who's single, after all. Itsuki: Good idea. Komiya-chan, will you marry me? Komiya: Oh, what a thing to say! Takuya: Never mind marriage, I don't even have any female friends. Takuya: I'm in trouble. Lots of trouble. Rika: It's 5,500 km to Anchorage. That's too far. Rika: I don't even communicate well in Japan. Forget Alaska. Rika: And I hear the mosquitoes there are monsters. Rika: What do I do? Rika: This is a matter of life and death for me. Rika: And it's not like I have any pull at work. Rika: Everywhere in the world is fun on a map. Rika: But actually going out in public doesn't interest me at all. Rika: I bet it's cold in Alaska. Takuya: It was scary at the vet, huh, Kama? Takuya: But for the time being, you're... Takuya: Honjoji-san? Takuya: N-No, there's no need to be nervous. Takuya: We're not at work today. If I slack off... Takuya: it's okay. Takuya: Excuse me, Honjoji-san. Takuya: Thank you for all your help. Takuya: I'm leaving the company. Rika: You quit? Takuma: Oh, no, I plan to tell Kurokawa-san on Monday. Takuma: S-See you. Rika: Um, is that... Rika: because your cat is important to you? Takuya: Yes, it is. Takuya: He's finally willing to show his tail to me. Rika: His tail? Takuya: Other cats would pick on him. Takuya: He was a mess when I got him. Takuya: It took forever for him to open up to me. Takuya: But lately, he's at least started showing his tail. Takuya: I can't go and abandon him now. Rika: There's no one who can look after him? Rika: A girlfriend or family member? Takuya: No, not at all! Uh, I... Takuya: I'm sorry for always being unsociable. Takuya: Bye. Rika: Um! Rika: Do you know what the summer temperature is in Anchorage? Takuya: Huh? Rika: It's 18°C. A little chilly. Rika: What I'm trying to say is, well... Rika: Why don't... Rika: we get married? Rika: Why don't we get married? Takuya: Huh? Rika: Huh? Takuya: Huh? Rika: Huh? Takuya: No, I'm asking you. Rika: Oh, right. Takuya: Did she just say "married"? Takuya: Married? Rika: He's surprised. And I admit, it was a wild thing to say. Takuya: Huh? Rika: Huh? Takuya: U-Um, what do you mean by "married"? Rika: I don't mean a real marriage. Just pretend. Takuya: Pretend? Rika: That's right. I could never handle the Anchorage Branch. Rika: But if I'm ordered to go, I have no grounds for refusal. Rika: It's the same for you, isn't it? Rika: If you can't be apart from your cat, Rika: we could get married and then not have to go to Alaska. Rika: Kurokawa-san was saying unmarried people will be prioritized. Rika: So if we were to make it so we're married... Takuya: I hadn't thought of that. Takuya: No wait, I could never. A pretend marriage? Takuya: I've hardly ever even spoken to Honjoji-san! Rika: Now I've gone and said it all. Rika: There's no backing out now. Takuya: Is a fake marriage really going to work? Rika: I'm confident it will. Rika: I shouldn't say this, but we don't stand out at work. Rika: If we say we're getting married, I doubt anyone will show much interest. Rika: The Anchorage Branch opens in a year. Rika: If we say we're getting married and then make it through several months, Rika: there'll be no more talk about the transfer, Rika: and by then, hardly anyone should care anymore about our marriage. Rika: I think we'll be okay to let things die down, then pretend it never happened. Takuya: You know, you have a point there. Rika: Right. Takuya: Is this actually a good idea? Takuya: I want to keep my job, and I'll get to stay with Kama! Takuya: Well, I'm on board with trying it. Takuya: The fake marriage. Rika: Thank you, let's give it a go. Rika: So, tomorrow at 8:45, let's meet at the street-side entrance. Rika: We'll notify Kurokawa-san of our marriage there. Rika: I'll move things forward from here, Rika: so Ohara-kun, you basically don't need to do anything. Takuya: What? Takuya: There's nothing for me to do? Rika: There is not. Rika: I proposed this idea, so you can leave it to me. Rika: If you'll excuse me. Takuya: Th-That was so businesslike. Takuya: You know what, I had no idea Honjoji-san was such a bold person. Takuya: It's surprising. Rika: It's now or never. Kurokawa: What?! Kurokawa: Married?! You two?! Rika: Y-Yes. Rika: I need to tell her the way I planned. Rika: The two of us would like to keep this quiet and low-key, Rika: so as not to cause any trouble. Kurokawa: Wow! Congratulations! Kurokawa: No way, I didn't notice at all! Kurokawa: When did you start dating?! Kurokawa: And Ohara! I never thought you had it in you! Kurokawa: Way to prove me wrong! Takuya: U-Um... Kurokawa: What a great pair you make! Kurokawa: What a great pair! Kurokawa: You've made my day! Komiya: Excuse me, Kurokawa-san. Kurokawa: Well, I'm sure there's a lot ahead of you, Kurokawa: but I'm happy to offer any advice. See ya! Takuya: She was unbelievably happy. Rika: Yes. Rika: So far, the plan's a success. Takuya: Huh? Rika: She believes we're going to get married. Rika: You don't need to worry, I'll make sure this works. Shinshi: Hello. Shinshi: What?! Another accident?! Shinshi: They're going to cancel on us! Isojima: Shinshi-san, calm down. Itsuki: Please hurry and update the site. Kurokawa: Ohara, Ohara. Takuya: Y-Yes, ma'am. Kurokawa: We're having trouble filling these Hawaii hotel rooms. Kurokawa: Could you quickly come up with a plan? Takuya: Will do. Kurokawa: I'd like you to help him, Honjoji-san. Rika: Yes, ma'am. Kurokawa: Please do, then. Kurokawa: Saito, you got a minute? Saito: Yes, ma'am. Kurokawa: Listen, about what I asked you for the other day, Kurokawa: how's it coming? Saito: It isn't finished yet. Takuya: Done. Rika: That took a long time. Takuya: Yes. Takuya: Hello? Kurokawa: It's done? Oh, good! Kurokawa: Right now we're meeting up at the usual Italian place. Kurokawa: Would you mind bringing it there? Kurokawa: Make sure Honjoji-san comes with you. Takuya: The usual Italian place? Rika: Oh, that would be Bau Bau. Rika: Let's go. everyone: Congratulations! both: A surprise party? Kurokawa: Are you surprised? Kurokawa: We all put it together! Saito: Come on, you two, sit in the middle. Isojima: You're the stars today! Takuya: Th-This isn't good. Takuya: What do we do now? Rika: Ohara-kun. Rika: There's no escaping this. Rika: Let's just run with it. Takuya: Huh? Rika: We can't afford to let them set the pace. Rika: Let's return fire at max excitement! Takuya: Max excitement? Takuya: Is that something we can do? Rika: Don't worry. Rika: I take full responsibility for this. Just give me a little time. Kurokawa: So, in celebration of their engagement! Rika: I'm going to go charge up my excitement. everyone: Cheers! Takuya: Charge up her excitement? Takuya: Is that something she can do?! Itsuki: Senpai, could you tell us the whole story? Gonda: Tell us how you fell in love! Takuya: Uh, well... Isojima: You happy boy, you! Takuya: Uh, well, see... Gonda: Happy boy! Komiya: Still, I can't help but be surprised that Ohara-san and Honjoji-san are an item. Kurokawa: Komiya-chan, aren't you suspicious? Komiya: Huh? Kurokawa: It's too sudden, this engagement. Kurokawa: The whole timing of it. Kurokawa: It really is fishy. Kurokawa: I bet... Kurokawa: there's a bun in the oven! Itsuki: I'm impressed, Ohara-san! Gonda: Yeah, I had no clue! Isojima: Don't tell me it's a shotgun wedding? Takuya: Th-They're going to tear me apart. Takuya: I've got to find a way to escape! Rika: Everyone, thank you for being here today. Rika: As thanks, I'm going to sing! Rika: My love is a Mercator... Takuya: Th-This is Honjoji-san at max excitement! Takuya: Or, not so much. Takuya: That singing that sounded like it was coming from Hades brought the place to a standstill. Takuya: She had probably never sung in front of people before. Takuya: But her only choice was to sing. Takuya: To me, she seemed downright heroic. Takuya: A-Are you all right? Rika: Yes. I drank a little too much. Rika: I will never sing karaoke again. Takuma: R-Right. Rika: I— Rika: I-I'm sorry! Takuya: Uh, it's okay. Rika: Bye. Rika: Today's the worst day of my life. Rika: I want to die. Just curl up and die! Takuya: Should I have made sure she got home? Takuya: I could say "thank you" or "good night," at least. Takuya: It's still not too late to do so. Takuya: I could have helped her out by singing a duet with her back there. Takuya: Why didn't I get up and join her? Takuya: I'm so pathetic. Takuya: How our love started? Rika: Yes, the story of how we met, and eventually decided to marry. Rika: It'll be made-up, of course. Takuya: Good point. Takuya: We don't know what we'll be asked, or when. Rika: And so, please fill out this profile. Rika: I have tomorrow off, so I will go gather materials. Takuya: Materials? Rika: Yes, in YHM. Rika: With Yokohama as the setting, I'll think up a story for our first date and proposal. Rika: It's just like making a pamphlet for work. Rika: First, the tale of how we got together. Rika: Wow, Ohara-kun wrote very precise responses. Rika: He's 24. Rika: Two years younger than me, and yet such firm character. Rika: Ohara-kun... Rika: I tried to conjure him up for this imaginary date, Rika: but of all things, I can't remember his face. Rika: Even though we've worked across from each other for two years. Rika: Is this how little interest I have in other people? Rika: Just how heartless am I? Rika: No matter how much I refine this fake project, Rika: there's no way it's going to turn out well. Rika: Ohara-kun, I'm sorry. Rika: I got you to go along with this dumb idea, Rika: and I really am sorry that it will crash and burn. Rika: But we can't call it off now. Rika: It's going to cause more and more trouble. Rika: What am I supposed to do? Takuya: H-Honjoji-san. Rika: O-Ohara-kun! Takuya: U-Um, please let me help you come up with the love story! Takuya: So, do you like Ferris wheels? Rika: No. Rika: I don't particularly like them, but there's something I want to do. Takuya: I-I see. Takuya: Honjoji-san has concrete ideas about this. Takuya: I shouldn't have come after all. Takuya: What's that nice smell? Takuya: Is it the scent of her hair? Rika: I got a lot of materials today. Rika: Like the Red Brick Warehouse, and Landmark Tower. Takuya: L-Looks good. Rika: And also, there's something I found and bought along the way. Takuya: R-Rings? Rika: They're wedding rings, just not expensive. Rika: I think they'll make our wedding story more convincing. Takuya: I-I'm sweating now. Takuya: If we put these on, it'll be like we're really getting married. Rika: Go on, Ohara-kun. Takuya: She didn't hesitate at all. Takuya: She went to the trouble of buying these? Rika: And I have a favor to ask of you. Rika: Could you think of what to say for a proposal? Takuya: Proposal?! Rika: That's right. Rika: I came up with how we got together and acquired some vignettes, Rika: but I haven't come up with the proposal at the end. Rika: My idea is that we ride a Ferris wheel, and when it gets to the very top, Rika: that's when you propose to me. Takuya: Th-That is romantic. Rika: It is. Rika: Would you mind being the one to think of the words you use? Takuya: I-I know I said I wanted to help with the project, Takuya: but suddenly, I have this important task? Rika: I'll think of something, if you can't do it. Takuya: Oh, I'll do it. Please allow me to. Takuya: It's too late to turn back now. Takuya: I need to think of something. Takuya: And I don't want to disappoint her by saying something boring. Rika: Uh oh, I might have stressed him out. Rika: I should have asked him to do something else. Takuya: U-Um! Takuya: H-How about these words? Rika: Y-Yes? Takuya: P— Takuya: Huh? I can't say it. Takuya: It's right there in my mind, but it won't come out. Takuya: If I say this, everything will change. Takuya: That's the way it feels. Takuya: These words are incredible. Takuya: I've heard them in countless TV shows, and yet... Takuya: I'm sorry. Takuya: I still haven't thought of anything. Takuya: Sorry. Takuya: I will think of something later. Rika: Uh, hey, it's okay. Rika: It's all okay. Rika: Ohara-kun, the view is beautiful. Rika: Today, I did lots of things I don't usually do. Rika: It was like an ordinary life. Rika: Ohara-kun, please take your time thinking of a proposal. Rika: I'll wait as long as it takes. Takuya: All right. : --------------- EP 02 --------------- Rika: Why don't we get married? Takuya: Huh? Rika: I don't mean a real marriage. Just pretend. Takuya: Pretend? Rika: That's right. Rika: Kurokawa-san was saying unmarried people will be prioritized. Rika: So if we were to make it so we're married... Takuya: Well, I'm on board with trying it. Takuya: The fake marriage. everyone: Congratulations! both: A surprise party? Takuya: H-How about these words? Rika: Y-Yes? Takuya: P— Rika: Ohara-kun, please take your time thinking of a proposal. Rika: I'll wait as long as it takes. Takuya: All right. Takuya: Kama, settle down. Takuya: Since yesterday, Kama won't leave my shirt alone. Takuya: Maybe Honjoji-san's scent got on there. Takuya: Wonder if I should put on the wedding ring. Takuya: Why wasn't I able to say anything? Takuya: Pretty pathetic, for a fake proposal. Takuya: It was like I had a lump in my throat. Takuya: What with someone that close, Takuya: gazing at me. Takuya: I can't do it. Rika: Wow! Rika: What a long beach! It even has dunes! Rika: It's not white sands and green pines, but it's nice. Rika: It took three and a half hours, but I'm glad I came! Rika: Look at those big wind turbines turning. Rika: The power of nature is amazing! man: I'll say! Rika: Whoops, I got a little carried away. Rika: Too many special events have happened lately. Rika: The party, crowds, the Ferris wheel, singing. Rika: It's stifling. Rika: I look at coastlines and collect maps, stones, and sand. Rika: Those are the sorts of things I love. Rika: Marriage is so dazzling, the idea is downright exhausting. Rika: Even if it is fake. Rika: Today, I'm going to enjoy some terrain. Rika: Leave me alone. Rika: It was like an ordinary life. Takuya: I'm too irresponsible. Takuya: Am I going to sit here forever and do nothing? Takuya: How old am I, again? Takuya: Is this how an adult acts? Takuya: H-Huh? Takuya: I put the ring on, and suddenly, my doubts are gone. Takuya: It's weird. Right now I feel like I could do anything. Takuya: No, there's something I must do as long as I'm wearing this ring. Takuya: I'll become a fine husband for Honjoji-san! Takuya: Yes, hello? phone voice: I know. phone voice: Your supposed marriage with Honjoji Rika-san. It's a complete lie. phone voice: I know all about it. Takuya: Uh, h-hey... phone voice: I'll send you both to Alaska! Takuya: What? Takuya: What is this? Rika: A threatening call? Takuya: I'm not sure if it was a threat or not. Rika: Do you know who it was from? Takuya: I couldn't tell. Takuya: The voice sounded synthesized. Takuya: I'm not even sure of their gender. Rika: They know about Alaska. Rika: That means whoever made the call must work here?! Gonda: Excuse me. Gonda: Ohara-san, do you have a minute? Takuya: G-G-Gonda?! What is it? Gonda: Well... Gonda: Would you mind if I came over tonight? Takuya: To my place? What for? Gonda: I just want to discuss something. Takuya: What's going on here? He's never done anything like this. Takuya: I-It's too suspicious. Gonda: What do you think? Can I come over? Takuya: Sure, by all means! Rika: We'd love to have you, Gonda-san. Takuya: Huh? You too, Honjoji-san? Rika: Of course, I'll come over too. Gonda: Look at you lovebirds. I wouldn't be intruding? Takuya: Not at all, not at all. Gonda: Thanks a lot! Gonda: See you tonight! Takuya: I'm sorry about this. Rika: M-Me too. Takuya: What is Gonda up to? Rika: Is Gonda-kun the one who made that call? Takuya/Rika: We have to keep him from finding out! Takuya: Kama, listen. This is important. Takuya: Some of my coworkers are coming over here. Takuya: I know it's probably inconvenient for you, but please bear with me. Takuya: Please, Kama! This is so important! Takuya: My future and yours are riding on it. Takuya: I'll make it up to you! Takuya: I'll put Nyaru on your food for a month! Takuya: I'll also stop sniffing you! Rika: Did your cat give his consent? Takuya: Well... Takuya: "Whatever. I'll put up with it for about an hour." Takuya: That's the look he gave me. Rika: Aha. Rika: So, this is Ohara-kun's apartment. Takuya: Here. Takuya: You can use these slippers. Rika: Oh, don't make a fuss. Takuya: They're yours to use. Rika: I went and bought some camouflage supplies. Takuya: Camouflage? Rika: Items couples would be likely to use. Rika: I thought we'd use these to change this into a couple's apartment. Takuya: W-Wow. Rika: Let's hurry. Rika: This is a checklist of items. Rika: Please arrange them as you see fit. Takuya: "Operation Love Nest"?! Takuya: Honjoji-san doesn't mess around. Rika: A doorplate for the entrance! Takuya: Matching toothbrushes and cups at the sink, check! Takuya: I placed the paired cushions on the bed. Rika: Got it. Where's your cat? Takuya: He's in the adjoining room. Takuya: That's where he spends most of his time. Rika: I see. Takuya: We first met during rookie training, and that was in... Takuya: Singapore. Rika: My favorite kind of pancake is banana, and yours is strawberry and hazelnut. Rika: We're planning to honeymoon in Tahiti or the Maldives. Takuya: Profile confirmation, done. Rika: Agreed. Rika: Next are photos to decorate the apartment. Rika: I collected reference images from the internet. Takuya: W-Wow! Takuya: Well... Rika: I think that's good. Takuya: You know, Takuya: this is like the day before an event. Rika: That it is. Rika: Like a cultural festival from our school days. Takuya: Is this what your cultural festivals were like? Rika: Well, I was always a tree in a stage play. Takuya: It was more less like that for me too. Takuya: It's easy to really get into the tree role. Rika: And it has so much depth once you do. Rika: So, preparations are complete. Takuya: He can show up anytime! Takuya: There he is! Takuya: Hello! Rika: Welcome! Gonda: Hi, Ohara-san! Itsuki/Komiya: We're here too. Takuya/Rika: Three of them? Itsuki: Okay, one more time. Gonda: Congrats on getting engaged! Komiya: I bought lots of drinks! Takuya: Th-Thanks. Takuya: This is going to run long, Honjoji-san. Takuya: Isn't this a state of emergency? Rika: It's okay. Just do as we practiced. Takuya: So, Gonda. What did you want to discuss today? Gonda: Yeah, about that, Ohara-san. Gonda: Please teach me how to get hitched! Takuya: Huh? Gonda: I want to get married too, but it's not going well at all. Gonda: I thought I'd ask you for some pointers. Itsuki: Gonda is on seven online dating apps. Komiya: You use that many of them?! Gonda: Cut that out, Keisuke-san! Gonda: Komiya-chan heard you! Itsuki: Give up on those apps. Takuya: What's happening here? Itsuki: Oh, date photos. Gonda: That's in Yokohama. Komiya: How long have you been dating? Takuya: Since rookie training. Rika: Everyone, help yourself to snacks! Itsuki: Honjoji-san is... Gonda: ...smiling! Komiya: It's like she's filled with happiness! Gonda: This'll be one legendary marriage. Itsuki: I still can't believe no one at work realized. Rika: I-I need to use the restroom. Itsuki: Learn while you're here, Gonda. Gonda: I'm ready for my training, Master! Takuya: I wish someone would teach me. Takuya: I'm not sure what I should say. Takuya: Suddenly I'm surrounded by everyone, getting peppered with questions. Takuya: Is marriage that great? Takuya: I said I would get married, and I put on a ring, but that's all. Takuya: I haven't changed at all. Takuya: Is marriage... Takuya: Is marriage really that great? Komiya: It is amazing! Gonda: It sounds snide when you talk like that, Ohara-san! Gonda: You should just be happy about it! Komiya: That's right! Itsuki: They speak the truth. Komiya: Thanks for having us. Itsuki: Thank you for today. Takuya: See you. Gonda: Ohara-san. Gonda: Between you and me. Takuya: Wh-What? Gonda: I've actually got my eye on Komiya-chan. Takuya: What? Gonda: I'd be happy for any support you can offer! Itsuki: Let's go get some ramen, Gonda. Gonda: Ow, ow, ow. Komiya: Marriage would be great. Takuya: You mean Gonda really only came over to get some advice? Takuya: Then who was it that made that call? Takuya: I'm home. Rika: Welcome back. Takuya: Th-Thanks... Takuya: I came back through the door on auto-pilot. Rika: I will never play host again. Takuya: Agreed. Rika: I feel the same way as you, Ohara-kun. Rika: I don't understand why everyone celebrates so much because we're getting married. Rika: It's not like it's their marriage. Takuya: Apparently, it looks like we're glowing to all of them. Takuya: Like lights. Rika: I bet it's the ones who can see that light who will get married. Rika: I can't see it at all. Rika: And I probably won't, down the road. Rika: That's not the sort of life I'm leading. Takuya: Uh, but... I have a feeling you can see the light without getting married. Takuya: I have Kama, and when I come home from work, and he and I eat and watch TV, Takuya: I feel like I'm glowing then. Rika: That's what glowing is? Takuya: It might be something a little different. Takuya: But it's enough for me. Takuya: Honjoji-san, do you have anything like that? Rika: I think so. When I come home and look at maps. Takuya: Do you enjoy that? Rika: I do! Maps are so interesting! Rika: Places like Eboshi Island in Fukushima are a page of nothing but ocean, Rika: and one little island all by itself! Also— Takuya: That would be glowing. Rika: I-I'm not... glowing at all. Rika: W-Well, I'd best be going. Takuya: R-Right. See you tomorrow. Rika: My chest feels tight. Rika: It's because I'm not used to being around a man. Rika: It'll be no big deal, soon enough. Rika: It's not like I'm in junior high. Takuya: Honjoji-san was wonderful today. Takuya: Whoa, don't get all weird now. Takuya: We're just working together on this. Takuya/Rika: I can't get the wrong idea. Rika: The new package is done. Rika: Now I hope the tickets sell well. Rika: I'm quite confident in this one. Rika: "The Hawaii not everyone knows." Rika: Two weeks after the engagement announcement, the mood at work has finally calmed down. Rika: I am concerned about that phone call Ohara-kun got, but there's been no follow-up. Rika: In any case, I'm surviving! Rika: I'll believe in myself and keep at it! Koichi: Hey, excuse me. Is this JTC? Rika: A customer?! Damn! Rika: It was careless of me to come out here. I'm bad at dealing with customers! Rika: Welcome. Are you planning a trip? Koichi: Ah, thanks. Rika: Please take a numbered ticket from here, and have a seat over there. Koichi: Ah, thanks. Rika: This guy looks angry. Rika: I hadn't spoken to a customer in a long time. Rika: Excuse me. No counter looks likely to open up, so I will help you. Koichi: Ah, thanks. Rika: Where are you thinking of traveling? Koichi: Well, here. Koichi: My card. Rika: Ohara? Koichi: My son Takuya is employed here. Rika: What?! Koichi: Listen, between you and me. Koichi: I happened to hear that my son is going to get married, Koichi: but he hasn't said a word about it to me. Rika: Ohara-kun's father?! What's he doing here?! Rika: Did Ohara-kun tell him? Rika: No, that can't be. Rika: How then? I wonder where his father heard it. Rika: I didn't... Rika: I didn't think about family-related stuff. Koichi: Miss, do you know anything about this? Rika: I-I'm afraid I do not. Koichi: Well, if you'll pardon me. Koichi: Uh, please don't let my son know I was here. Koichi: Here, have one of my company's products. Rika: Ohara-kun's... not here! Rika: I wanted to talk to him, too! Rika: He's out of the office. Rika: I ended up lying to his father. Rika: Even though the whole thing's my idea. Rika: Things just escalated so rapidly. Rika: Ohara-kun's from Kumamoto Prefecture! Rika: His father came all the way here?! Rika: I-I feel so bad about this. Rika: Is it okay to just let him leave? Rika: No, that's no way to behave! Rika: I'll go tell him everything! Rika: That we aren't really getting married! Rika: He's still here! Rika: He and his son both have a slouch! Koichi: I can't put up with this. Koichi: Takuya's sure to bring ruin to the Ohara family. Rika: E-Excuse me! Rika: Um, Ohara-kun is currently out. Rika: I'll give him a call. Koichi: No need to trouble yourself. Rika: It's no problem. Please come wait over this way. Rika: I've got to get away from the office. customer: I'm glad it all worked out all right. Rika: I want to talk to him, but what do I say when things are this tense? Rika: Um, earlier you mentioned Ohara-kun ruining your family. Rika: What does that mean? Koichi: It's problematic if he arbitrarily goes and decides on something important like marriage. Koichi: Marriages require a range of preparations. Koichi: That includes preparing the dolls. Rika: Dolls? Koichi: Takasago dolls, on display during the betrothal gift exchange. Koichi: Those are essential. Koichi: Then there are the decorative knots, the red sea bream served whole, and kimono and sake. Koichi: Much has to happen, starting with the gift exchange. Rika: Exchanging betrothal gifts. Rika: I hadn't planned to take it that far, so it never crossed my mind. Koichi: I also have to notify the group. Rika: Group? Koichi: The local assembly. Koichi: We live out in the country in Aso, so there are a number of things to do locally. Koichi: Bonds run deep out there, Koichi: so when a wedding happens, we invite neighbors and coworkers. Koichi: It will mean two hundred people, all told. Rika: T-Two hundred?! Koichi: And we reserve a hot spring resort. Koichi: The festivities go all day and late into the night. Rika: For that long? Koichi: During this, we do dances like the Ushibuka Haiya. Rika: U-Ushibuka Haiya? What kind of dance is that? Koichi: The local firefighters put on quite a good show. Rika: Why are firefighters at a wedding?! Koichi: Then finally, we toss the bride into the air. Rika: Toss...? attendees: Heave ho! Rika: What?! Rika: Wh-What a big event. Koichi: That's an Aso-style wedding. Koichi: Takuya is my eldest son. If his wedding isn't done properly, Koichi: our family will lose face! Takuya: Wh-Why? Takuya: Honjoji-san and Dad are together?! Takuya: We're in trouble. Takuya: We're in a lot of trouble. : --------------- EP 03 --------------- Koichi: If his wedding isn't done properly, our family will lose face! Takuya: Honjoji-san! Rika: Ohara-kun. Koichi: Takuya, it's been a while. Takuya: Y-Yes, well... Rika: Um, Ohara-kun. Rika: I need to talk to you about work. Rika: Sorry, this way. This way. Rika: This way. Takuya: Sorry I took so long. Rika: Let me bring you up to speed. Rika: It looks like your father heard about the marriage somewhere and came straight here. Takuya: Where could he have heard that? Rika: I don't know. Rika: But he doesn't seem to have realized I'm involved. Takuya: In that case, I'll tell him it's an unfounded rumor Takuya: and send him on his way. Takuya: Sorry for the trouble. Takuya: Sorry about that. Koichi: Sure. Takuya: Um, Dad, did you hear some weird— Koichi: Takuya, wait. Koichi: Miss, feel free to return to work. Takuya: Huh?! Rika: I can't simply turn him away. Rika: I need to tell him this is my lie. Koichi: I'm sorry for making you listen to all that foolishness. Takuya: Foolishness? Rika: I-It wasn't foolish. Rika: He let me know all about Kumamoto weddings. Rika: They sound like very grand events. Koichi: I'm sorry, what I said wasn't true. Koichi: That was how things used to work. Koichi: It's all become much simpler now. Koichi: Not many people are getting married to begin with, Koichi: and our population continues to dwindle. Koichi: Things are inconvenient and plain out in the country, Koichi: and young people leave for the big city. Koichi: What can you do? Takuya: This again... Takuya: At least I haven't had to hear it in a while. Rika: E-Excuse me. Rika: Aso is not plain. I think it's a special place. Rika: There are so many people living in the caldera, and trains even run through it. Koichi: Oh, you know a lot about it. Rika: I've been wondering what it's like ever since I saw it in an atlas. Koichi: Do you always have that with you? Rika: Yes, ever since I was a child. Koichi: Yes, this route map! Koichi: Diesel locomotives run through the paddy fields. Koichi: Aso is beautiful this time of year. young Takuya: Yay! Koichi: I often used to take my kids to watch the sightseeing trains. Koichi: They'd watch all day, never losing interest. Koichi: While waiting for trains, they'd catch frogs in the rice paddies. Koichi: Takuya was an expert at that. Koichi: He'd catch lots of them in no time. Rika: Oh? Ohara-kun had a mischievous side? Rika: That's unexpected. Koichi: I remember it well. Koichi: On the way home, the paddy-field breeze felt cool, Koichi: with the evening sun shining on the crater rim. Koichi: It truly was beautiful. Koichi: But when people aren't around, Koichi: the mountains and the paddies quickly turn into wilderness. Koichi: That's the way of things in the country. Koichi: Aso is where I was born. Koichi: I have to protect it. Rika: I feel like I understand what he's saying. Rika: Any place seems like home once you've been there long enough. Takuya: I've long known what Dad's trying to say. Takuya: But what am I supposed to do about it? Takuya: Don't throw stuff about weddings and the countryside in my face. Koichi: Takuya. Koichi: Before coming to Tokyo, I heard from the Kumamoto JTC that you were getting married. Takuya: I-It's spread that far?! Rika: Fear the almighty rumor mill! Koichi: Oh, that's right. I heard your fiancée's name too. Koichi: Let's see, what was it again? Koichi: I think, H-Hon... Honjo— Takuya: Dad! Takuya: All right already. I'll come back to Aso this weekend. Takuya: We'll have a long talk about... me getting married. Rika: Ohara-kun, a-are you really going back to Kumamoto? Takuya: Yes, and while I'm there I'll tell them it's all made-up. Rika: You'll go just for that? Takuya: Yes, and there are a number of other things to discuss. Rika: Something tells me the problem has gotten bigger again. Rika: I shouldn't be intruding when it comes to his hometown and family. Kurokawa: Where've you been, Ohara? Do you have time to talk? Takuya: Yes, ma'am. Kurokawa: This is a big ask, but could you act as attendant for someone? Takuya: Attendant? Me? Kurokawa: A Liechtbourg princess is currently visiting Japan, Kurokawa: and get this, she wants to tour Tokyo incognito on her last day here. Kurokawa: We've been asked to show her around! Takuya: Why me, though? Kurokawa: Well, this princess... Kurokawa: It seems... she can't keep her hands off the men. Kurokawa: She takes male attendants everywhere she goes, and she requested one this time too. Takuya: But the princess is married, isn't she? Kurokawa: She is, but I guess she has her reasons. Kurokawa: I want her to have a proper guide, though. Kurokawa: The other guys seem likely to just have a good time with her. Kurokawa: But you, Ohara, are harmless on that front. Kurokawa: Plus, you're getting married! Takuya: Huh?! Kurokawa: Liechtbourg is super popular, and all the travel agencies want a piece. Kurokawa: The future of JTC rides on this attendant gig. Takuya: Y-Yes, ma'am. Kurokawa: Meet me in Asakusa tomorrow afternoon. Komiya: What?! Attendant for the Liechtbourg princess?! Itsuki: Why Ohara-san? He's in the Planning Department. Gonda: Is he going to be able to handle this? Itsuki: If he messes up with a princess, it'll be a big problem. Gonda: Talk about a major responsibility. Takuya: Princess Claudia von Liechtbourg, age 28. Takuya: Her husband is extremely rich. Takuya: It's the world's tenth-smallest microstate, Takuya: and its main industries include dairy farming and tourism. Takuya: I haven't been an attendant in years, so why me? Takuya: And I'm nervous that the princess looks like a celebrity party girl. Takuya: I also have to go back home to the country. Takuya: What'll I do about Kama? Takuya: I've got so much to think about, my head's going to burst! Rika: I feel bad for Ohara-kun having to deal with a celebrity. Rika: Maybe there's some way I can help out. Rika: What am I thinking?! Rika: Help someone else do their job? Who do I think I am?! Rika: What the heck's gotten into me? Takuya: They look like they fit the bill. Takuya: Are they with the princess? Claudia: Hello. Claudia: Are you my attendant? Claudia: I am Claudia. Takuya: Huh? Princess Claudia herself?! Takuya: I thought she'd get out of one of those cars. Claudia: JTC. Claudia: JTC? Claudia: Um, I'm sorry. "JTC"?! Takuya: I'm fully prepared. Got to remain calm! Claudia: What is your name? Claudia: "JTC"?! Claudia: Let's get going, then. Takuya: U-Um, Princess! Takuya: None of your people are coming along? Claudia: Do we need them to? Claudia: Those people are here for the princess. Claudia: Right now, I am simply Claudia. Claudia: I don't want to talk about such things. Takuya: I-I beg your pardon. Takuya: Crap, I said something thoughtless. Takuya: Today, I need to focus on letting the princess enjoy herself. Takuya: Got to get out of Planning Department mode or I'm in trouble! Takuya: Princess. Takuya: Do you have any requests for today? Claudia: Yes! Of course I do! Claudia: I want to encounter something fabulous. Claudia: Something I can't see anywhere else! Takuya: In other words, she has no plan. Takuya: The first challenge is here already. Takuya: But I was expecting this. Takuya: I just need to suggest some places I have in store. Takuya: Here we go then, Princess. Claudia: Wonderful cat statues! Claudia: What an adorable place! Takuya: In Japan, these cats are symbols of business prosperity and marriage ties. Claudia: Marriage ties! Splendid! Claudia: Oh, great! Claudia: Votive tablets! Takuya: This was a success. I'm glad I trusted my gut. Claudia: She's famous on social media for being a cat lover. Claudia: She walked right past the Kaminarimon and ignored it. Claudia: She's not into famous tourist attractions. Takuya: Which means, from here we should go— Kurokawa: Ohara! Where are you right now?! Kurokawa: The princess isn't here, and they're making a fuss! Takuya: Oh, well, the princess is with me. Claudia: Oh, please wait, kitty! Takuya: Oh, I have to keep an eye on her! Got to go! Kurokawa: Ohara?! Kurokawa: He's with the princess? Kurokawa: Will they be okay? Kurokawa: Will they? Claudia: Everywhere in Tokyo is wonderful. Claudia: It's like a giant jewelry box. Takuya: Much appreciated. Claudia: I'm sure the next place will be like a glittering amethyst. Takuya: That's another challenging request. Takuya: But I'm confident this next place is absolutely unusual. Takuya: The question is whether she'll like it or not. Takuya: Everything's going to depend on this one. Takuya: What do you say to somewhere high up, Princess? Takuya: Are we going to go up that tower? Takuya: No. Takuya: It's more unusual than the tower. Takuya: People worldwide desire to go there, but few can. Claudia: Splendid! Claudia: A school rooftop! Takuya: Princess, did you watch Japanese animation when you were a child? Claudia: Yes! Claudia: Sailor Witch! Takuya: Yes, this is a familiar locale in that anime. Claudia: Oh! This place is wonderful. Claudia: It reminds me of my childhood. Takuya: Japanese schools are actually a popular spot with foreigners. Takuya: Because they all grew up watching Japanese anime. Takuya: Princess, I also prepared this. Claudia: Oh, a uniform! Claudia: I'm a student! Wow! Takuya: I didn't think she'd put it on just like that. Claudia: JK! Komiya: I wonder how the princess attendant gig went? Gonda: Neither Kurokawa-san nor Ohara-san have come back. Gonda: It's closing time already. Itsuki: Maybe Ohara-san... Itsuki: and the princess found a room somewhere. Itsuki: I hear she likes the men. Gonda: Hey Keisuke-san, not a good idea! Itsuki: I'm only kidding. Rika: Good idea or not, Ohara-kun isn't my lover or anything. Rika: I have this page open for work research. Rika: It doesn't matter to me at all. Claudia: Magi-Magi! Claudia: Magical Charge! Sailor Witch Super! Takuya: Yay. Claudia: Super has a different pose than the original series. Takuya: So, it's nighttime now. Maybe we should head back? Claudia: Nighttime! Claudia: Oh, I had so much fun. Claudia: Thanks to you, today turned out to be an important day for me. Takuya: I-I don't think it went that well. Takuya: But I'm glad she enjoyed it. Takuya: I'll finally be released. Takuya: It was so stressful! Claudia: Takuya. Claudia: There's one last place I'd like to go. Claudia: Please take me to your apartment. Rika: For some reason, here I am at Ohara-kun's apartment. Rika: Even I have to wonder what a person like me is thinking. Rika: I just h-have something I'd like to give him. Rika: He's probably still doing the attendant gig, so I'll put it in the mail slot. Rika: It doesn't fit. What now? Rika: It would be easier to understand if I leave it in front of his door. Rika: Huh? Rika: He must be done with the gig. Claudia: Takuya! Please go! Claudia: Oh wow! Rika: Hold on! Peeping?! What am I thinking?! Rika: I'll just leave. Claudia: I love it. Wonderful! Rika: Princess Claudia?! Why's she in a school uniform?! Itsuki: Maybe Ohara-san and the princess found a room somewhere. Komiya: I heard she likes to party. Gonda: Celebs are incredible. And this, despite being married? Rika: No, there's no way. Rika: But this gig was supposed to be about sightseeing. Itsuki: Maybe Ohara-san and the princess found a room somewhere. Rika: No! No! No! Today was supposed to be about sightseeing! Itsuki: Maybe they found a room somewhere. Rika: Ohara-kun doesn't seem like that kind of person. Claudia: Takuya! There's someone there! Takuya: Huh? Takuya: There's no one there. Claudia: Oh. Takuya: It's a walkway outside. People pass by. Claudia: Oh, right. Claudia: I want to thank you, Takuya. Claudia: I really like your place here. Takuya: M-Much appreciated. Rika: It doesn't matter. Rika: I'm leaving. Rika: There must have been some unavoidable situation. Rika: He has to do what the princess requests. Rika: But Ohara-kun could have dropped me a line. Rika: W-Well, not that he's obligated to do so. Rika: And I chose to come here. Rika: But is there any need to let her into his apartment? Rika: Ohara-kun doesn't like having people over. Rika: I mean, I know she's a princess. Rika: Enough! Why am I thinking about this?! Rika: And on my hands and knees! Rika: I'm no good at thinking through these things... Claudia: Takuya, what is this room? Takuya: Princess! Not that room! Rika: Sorry to intrude. Takuya: Honjoji-san?! What brings you here?! Rika: W-Well, I'm... not so good at thinking about these things. Rika: You have trouble with this sort of thing too, don't you? Takuya: Uh, yes. But— Rika: Please consider complications like this off limits. Takuya: U-Um... Rika: So, please stop letting other women into your apartment. Rika: All right? Takuya: S-Sure. Claudia: Oh! You must be Rika-san! Claudia: I finally get to meet you! Takuya: I tried contacting you a few times, but the princess was insistent about meeting you. Rika: I-I'm sorry! Rika: I didn't notice and caused all this confusion! Takuya: It's okay. I should have just called you. Rika: I barged in here based on my own delusions. Rika: What a humiliating thing to do! Rika: I want to leave. Rika: I want to go straight home, forget all this, and go to sleep. Takuya: Princess, I can't take you to my place. Takuya: I-I'm engaged to someone. Claudia: Takuya said he could show me his place if you were there too, Claudia: so I had him invite you to join us. Claudia: He truly is a faithful person. Claudia: He really takes you into consideration as his fiancée. Rika: D-Don't use words like "fiancée"! Takuya: It just sounds so... Claudia: I see now. Claudia: So, this is how a regular married couple live. Claudia: I'm actually thinking of leaving the Liechtbourg royal family. both: What?! Claudia: I'm going to be candid with you two. Claudia: I have a lover, and we swore long ago to spend our futures together. Takuya: And they're not your current spouse? Claudia: This is my beloved. Claudia: This person is your lover? Claudia: Yes, her name is Marie. Claudia: The love we share for each other is genuine. Claudia: But I also have my position as princess to consider, Claudia: and I started a family for my country's sake. Claudia: I believed it was the right thing to do. Claudia: But as the years go by, I've started to think Claudia: about the meaning of marriage. Claudia: Even if I weren't married, it changes nothing for the country or its people. Claudia: So I want to pass the years with the one I love. Claudia: Two people who love each other share their lives together. Claudia: I want a simple and genuine marriage like that. Claudia: Like the two of you. Rika: I-I see. Claudia: You're like a lovely couple right out of a story. Claudia: You inspire me with love and courage. Rika: You exaggerate! Takuya: W-Well, that's... Claudia: I spend all my time around men so I don't worry Marie. Claudia: Because of that, they say I fool around with men and party all the time! Claudia: Men try to hit on me everywhere I go, it's such a pain! Claudia: I can't stand it! Takuya: Now it all makes sense. Claudia: Someday, I'd like to be happy like you two, Claudia: not as a princess, but as a person. Claudia: Today meant a lot to me. Claudia: Thank you. Rika: Um, is it okay not to tell her the truth? Takuya: I think it's fine. Takuya: She'd probably reach the same conclusion no matter what we say. Rika: I'm sorry about today. Rika: Please forget all about it. Takuya: Uh, you didn't do anything you need to apologize for. Takuya: Was there some reason you came over? Takuya: You hadn't looked at your smartphone. Takuya: Did you come here to do something else? Rika: It was this. Rika: I thought I'd give it to you. Takuya: A frog-shaped stone? Rika: Your father was talking about frogs, so I thought I'd give you this. Rika: Collecting stones is a hobby of mine. Takuya: Th-Thank you. Rika: I came here to give him this silly thing and wound up humiliating myself. Rika: I'll never do it again. Rika: W-Well, if you'll excuse me. Takuya: S-Sure. Rika: Oh, what if my face was all red? Rika: I'll hurry home and forget all about this. Takuya: Honjoji-san. Takuya: She does the cutest things. Takuya: If I were to marry her... Takuya: I'll take good care of this. Claudia: Let's become happy together! : --------------- EP 04 --------------- Takuya: Sis... Takuya: Knock it off. Takuya: I don't answer her calls, so now it's a barrage of texts. Takuya: She has no idea what I'm dealing with. Takuya: But how could she? Takuya: It's Thursday already. Takuya: I really do have to go back to Aso this weekend. Takuya: I'll go home, see everyone, and tell them the marriage thing is a total lie. Takuya: Otherwise, things will get messy. Takuya: But what a bother. Takuya: Isn't there some way I can do this without going home? Takuya: The frog stone Honjoji-san gave me. Claudia: You're like a lovely couple right out of a story. Takuya: No, no, no! Takuya: I'm sorry, Princess. Takuya: That's not... That's not what we're like! Takuya: And how do I still feel so good when all she did was give me a stone?! Takuya: This thing amounts to nothing. Takuya: But I wonder why Honjoji-san bothered to come all the way here. Rika: So, please stop letting other women into your apartment. Takuya: Maybe... Takuya: Maybe she came to warn me because I'm not sticking properly to the fake marriage plan?! Takuya: What am I saying, I don't want to go home? Takuya: I need to do everything I can! Takuya: This plan belongs to us both! Rika: I've been afraid to do anything since that day. Rika: It's like, whatever I do, I'll make the situation worse. Rika: There go those memories again. Rika: Why did I say such a thing? Rika: It's Friday already. Gonda: Well, the data has spoken. Rika: I wonder if Ohara-kun's going home to Aso. Gonda: The aquarium is a better dating spot than the zoo. Rika: I'd like to ask, but... Rika: Maybe I've been stressed for so long it's making me crazy. Rika: I've never been this close to someone, and all my thoughts are nonsense. Gonda: Oh, that reminds me! Gonda: Ohara-san, aren't you going back to your folks' place this weekend? Isojima: Back home? Kitagawa: The two of you? Gonda: Is it that whole "meeting the parents" thing? Rika: Huh? H-How does Gonda-kun know about this? Rika: I haven't told anyone, so who did?! Kitagawa: Meeting the parents never goes well, does it? Isojima: It sure didn't for me. Isojima: After all, my belly was huge when I met mine the first time. Rika: W-Wait a minute. Rika: I have to respond somehow. Rika: But I don't know Ohara-kun's plans. Rika: Besides, I... Rika: The way I've been... Rika: If I speak up now, Rika: who knows what terrible things I'd say?! Takuya: It's nothing! Takuya: I'm just going back to deal with boring stuff. Takuya: Now, go on. Back to work. Kitagawa/Isojima/Gonda: Aw, darn. Isojima: I was going to ask him all sorts of questions once he got back. Takuya: Honjoji-san, I'm going to make the trip alone. Gonda: Yeah, really. Takuya: Don't worry, I'll be sure to stick to the plan. Rika: Yes? phone voice: I hear he's going to visit his family. phone voice: Of course, you're going to go with him, aren't you, Honjoji-san? Rika: Uh, to whom am I speaking? phone voice: You're getting married, so it's only natural you'd go together. phone voice: I'm watching you. Senmori: Kama-chan, how've you been? Senmori: Settle down! Senmori: You don't have an exam today. Senmori: You're staying at the Senmori Clinic Hotel! Takuya: Thanks. Please look after him. Takuya: I'll come get him tomorrow. Senmori: Sure thing. Senmori: Good thing the hotel wasn't booked up. Senmori: I bet Kama-chan's happy too. Senmori: This is the number-one cat inn in Kanto. Senmori: But you don't usually travel. Where are you going? Takuya: W-Well, to see my family. Takuya: This time it was Honjoji-san who received that call. Takuya: Who is it? Someone at work? Takuya: I'm supposed to do this alone, but now we both have to go, thanks to the call. Takuya: But I can't see what they're after. Takuya: Is it a threat or an obstruction? Takuya: Or maybe... Takuya: No, one problem at a time. Takuya: What to do once we get to my parents'... Takuya: I'll go home, and tell them the marriage is fake. Takuya: Then we'll get them to help by not telling work about our plan. Takuya: This way we can safeguard the plan, Takuya: and it'll just look like she went with me to meet my family. Takuya: It'd seem unnatural to come back the same day. Takuya: We'll stay a night at a business hotel in Kumamoto, then return to Tokyo. Takuya: That'll do it. Senmori: Will you be paying by card? Takuya: I've got to pay for Honjoji-san's hotel charge and plane ticket. Takuya: And I need to thank them for covering our shifts at work. Takuya: So much money... Senmori: It's too expensive?! Takuya: Oh, no! I didn't mean that! Senmori: Ohara-san, you seem tired. Takuya: M-Maybe I am. Takuya: I've been dealing with a lot lately. Senmori: Is that so? Senmori: I'm afraid I don't have any medicine for humans here. Senmori: All I can do is cheer for you. Senmori: Go! Go! Ohara-san! Senmori: You can do it, Ohara-san! Takuya: Huh? Takuya: She's a good doctor, but an oddball. Takuya: Kama, I don't want to leave you behind either. Takuya: This is so we can keep living together. Takuya: This plan belongs to me, Honjoji-san, and you. Takuya: All three of us! Rika: I'm a little relieved now that we're both going. Rika: Because the truth is, I owe them an apology. Rika: But I have yet to figure out how to apologize. Rika: I had better get ready. Rika: What should I wear? Rika: I have no idea. young Rika: Hey, is this okay? young Rika: Is it okay? young Rika: Hey, are these clothes okay to wear there? young Rika: Are they, Mommy? Ritsu: You can decide what clothes to wear, can't you? young Rika: But when I decide, it looks bad. Ritsu: That's not true. Ritsu: Just wear what you'd like to wear. Ritsu: Rika-san, you should be more confident. Ritsu: You're a very smart girl. Takuya: It's about that time. Rika: Sorry to keep you waiting. Takuya: N-No problem! Takuya: W-Wow, Honjoji-san in travel mode. Takuya: Why did I show up wearing a backpack? Takuya: Don't get the wrong idea. Takuya: This is a trip to tell them it's a lie. Takuya: But it sure does feel like she's going to meet her future in-laws. Rika: Kumamoto, huh? Rika: Was this a good outfit to choose? Rika: But I have no idea what's a good outfit for revealing a lie to a coworker's family. Takuya: Um, have you ever been to Kumamoto? Rika: I have. Rika: Several times, when I was a child. Takuya: Were those family vacations? Rika: Something like that. Takuya: Why'd she react like that? Takuya: Did I ask a weird question? Takuya: It's not like me to make conversation like this. Rika: Uh, Ohara-kun! Rika: Do you want to hear about my family? Rika: I've heard all about you, but I haven't talked about myself at all. Takuya: Y-You don't need to feel obligated. Rika: Not at all! But it might come up in conversation at some point. Takuya: Then I would like to hear. Rika: O-Okay, I will talk about my family. Rika: Although, I'm not sure what to say. Rika: It's not an especially engaging topic. Takuya: What was your childhood like? Rika: My childhood? Rika: Not much different from now. young Rika: I'm home! Rika: My father wasn't around, Rika: so my mother and I lived by ourselves. Rika: My mother had to go on business trips all over the place, Rika: so I was often the only one at home. young Rika: Fukuyama. Rika: I spent most of my time alone looking at maps. Takuya: You really haven't changed much. young Rika: Fukuyama, Fukuyama. young Rika: Fukuyama in Hiroshima. young Rika: Found it! young Rika: It's the fifth time for Hiroshima. young Rika: That's far away. How would you get there from Tachikawa? young Rika: Mommy. young Rika: Me. young Rika: Mommy and I are departing Tachikawa! young Rika: Our destination, Fukuyama in Hiroshima! Rika: I passed the time playing like that. young Rika: It's Mount Fuji! young Rika: You can see it now! young Rika: It sure is tall. young Rika: Wow, Mommy! Look how tall it is! young Rika: Honjoji residence. young Rika: Oh, Ms. Aki. Aki: Sorry, Rika-chan. I'll be over as soon as I'm off work. young Rika: It's okay, I ate some strawberries. Aki: I really am sorry! Aki: I bet you're lonely, always at home by yourself. Aki: Shame on your mommy! She should spend more time at home. young Rika: I'm not lonely at all. young Rika: Mom's working hard for her job. young Rika: And I'm good at minding the house. young Rika: Now, how far did we get? young Rika: Oh, right! We're at Fukuyama already! young Rika: Yay, we've arrived! It's Fukuyama! young Rika: It has a harbor! young Rika: It has mountains, and islands, and wow! A castle, too! young Rika: I like this city! I wonder what it's like! young Rika: Wow, you can see the ocean! young Rika: It's amazing, Mommy! Let's go to the hotel next! young Rika: I wonder what route we'll take! Rika: P-Pretty boring topic. Takuya: No. Takuya: It isn't boring at all. Rika: O-Oh, okay. Takuya: Here I am. Home. Rika: Uh, best of luck to us both. Rika: I'll do everything I can, too. Takuya: Yes, let's get this done. Rika: Right. grandmother: Taku-chan. Takuya: Grandma?! Takuya: Grandma?! grandmother: Bless my soul! You're back in Kumamoto! Takuya: Y-Yeah. grandmother: Been a long time, ain't it? Rika: "Grandma"? Takuya: Um, this is my grandmother. On my father's side. Takuya: What brings you here? Takuya: I was bringin' melons to the airport. Takuya: You know Ogata-san? He said he'd sell some here for us. grandmother: Oh listen here, you need a lift? Takuya: Huh? grandmother: Ain't you goin' home to Aso? Takuya: W-Well, yes. Haruko: Mom, we're here! Ikuko: Haruko, Izumi. Make yourselves at home. Izumi: Huh? Where're you going, Dad? Koichi: To your grandma's to help with shipping. Koichi: Takuya'll be here by the time I'm done. Haruko: Speaking of which, what time is Taku-chan getting here? Izumi: Beats me. Izumi: I tried callin', but he didn't answer. Izumi: I also texted, but no response. Haruko: If he's gettin' married, he coulda let us know sooner than this. Ikuko: Maybe he don't wanna talk to his scary big sisters. Haruko: Aww, we ain't scary. Izumi: Tokyo's way scarier than us. grandmother: How many years since you been back this way, Taku-chan? grandmother: By the way, who's that with you? Rika: U-Um, my name is Honjoji. Rika: I'm Ohara-san's, um, coworker. grandmother: Well ain't you the cutest thing! Takuya: Knock that off! grandmother: Oh yeah, I plumb forgot! grandmother: Ain't you gettin' married, Taku-chan? grandmother: Don't tell me she's the lucky lady? grandmother: Koichi mentioned it a number of times. grandmother: Said Taku-chan had himself a wife-to-be and was comin' home. Takuya: What?! Rika: Um, that whole story is a lie! grandmother: What?! Rika: We aren't going to get married. Rika: I'm sorry for any trouble it's caused everyone here. Takuya: That's right. It's not like that at all with us. grandmother: Sounds like you got a lot on your plates. grandmother: We're here. Have some melon or somethin' before you go. Takuya: But, we need to get to the house. grandmother: You can spare a minute. grandmother: You used to be thrilled to come by. grandmother: We grow fruit here. grandmother: Would you like some to take home? grandmother: We're gettin' these ready to ship. grandmother: Your grandpa's got a strained back now. grandmother: I've been workin' on this by my lonesome. grandfather: Aww, it hurts! Takuya: I'll help you box them. grandmother: Oh yeah? grandmother: Well then, maybe I'll go snip some melons. Takuya: Sorry, Honjoji-san. This won't take long. Rika: Excuse me, ma'am. Rika: Is there anything I can help with? grandmother: You bet. Wanna try snippin' melons? grandmother: Ever done it? Rika: No, never. grandmother: Aww, anybody can do it. grandmother: But not in those clothes. grandmother: You go ahead and put this on. Rika: Okay. grandmother: Sorry. It's none too stylish. Rika: It's fine. grandmother: You snip with the clippers. grandmother: But not too close to the fruit. Rika: All right. Rika: I've come to reveal a lie, and somehow, I'm harvesting melons. Rika: It's hot. Rika: This is such nice scenery. Rika: Come to think of it, this is an ancient caldera. Rika: Where magma once flowed, people are living and farming, Rika: and even trains pass through. Rika: Human activity is amazing. Rika: Oh, whoops. Rika: This is no time to be captivated by the terrain. Takuya: Long time no see, Grandpa. grandfather: Aww, it hurts. Takuya: Is your back okay? grandfather: Aww, it hurts! grandmother: Bet you're tuckered out. grandmother: Try some melon. Here. Rika: All right. Rika: It's good! grandmother: Sure is! grandmother: We put a lotta hard work into our melons. grandmother: Your fields are magnificent. grandmother: Are they? I'm so used to seein' 'em. grandmother: Used to be fields all over the place here. grandmother: Grapes, melons, strawberries, everywhere. grandmother: But it's shrunk down a lot now. grandmother: And people used to work so much, they nearly never went inside. Takuya: Grandpa, you want to watch TV? grandfather: Aww, its hurts. grandmother: Just so much less now. Rika: I see. grandmother: You don't gotta hide it, hon. grandmother: You two actually are gettin' married, ain't ya? grandmother: I can tell. grandmother: Wisdom comes with age. Rika: Ma'am, please listen! We really aren't going to get married! grandmother: Because Taku-chan said he was comin' back to Aso. grandmother: It'd be hard for him to announce he's gettin' married anywhere else. grandmother: The men in our family are bad with words, and stubborn to boot, grandmother: which is a pain when things get complicated. grandmother: This land's important to Koichi, but he mustn't be unreasonable. grandmother: Taku-chan should just ignore his complaints. grandmother: He's so awkward. Must make things hard for you. Rika: I'm the same way, so I can't comment. grandmother: But listen here, hon. grandmother: Try to always get along with Taku-chan. grandmother: I reckon y'all got things you can't talk about, grandmother: but if he's happy, then I'm happy. grandmother: It was easy to tell when I saw his face. grandmother: He really does care for you. grandmother: You take good care of him. Rika: U-Um, ma'am! It's not like that! Rika: It's not like... grandmother: Hon? grandmother: Oh no, heatstroke! Someone help! grandmother: Taku-chan, come quick! Takuya: H-Honjoji-san! grandmother: I'll ring Dr. Whiskers. grandmother: You get her inside. Takuya: A-All right. grandmother: Carry her gently. Gently! Takuya: U-Um... Takuya: Um... Um... Takuya: You're gonna be okay! grandfather: Aww, it hurts! Takuya: Sh-She's heavy! Takuya: My back's gonna break! grandmother: The doctor said he'll make a house call! grandmother: Taku-chan, you can go in through here! Takuya: A-All right. Open it for me, Grandma! Takuya: Dad?! : --------------- EP 05 --------------- grandmother: Try to always get along with Taku-chan. grandmother: You take good care of him. Rika: U-Um, ma'am! It's not like that! Rika: It's not like... grandmother: Hon? grandmother: Oh no, heatstroke! Someone help! Takuya: H-Honjoji-san! grandmother: I'll ring Dr. Whiskers. grandmother: You get her inside. Takuya: A-All right. Takuya: You're gonna be okay! Takuya: Sh-She's heavy! Takuya: My back's gonna break! Takuya: Dad?! Koichi: T-Takuya! Koichi: What are you doin' here?! Takuya: Never mind, we need to lay her down! grandmother: Be gentle about it! both: Gentle... Koichi: Everyone's waitin' for you at home! Takuya: I was going to contact you. Koichi: This lady... Didn't I meet her the other day in Tokyo? Rika: What happened to me? Rika: Someone's touching me. Rika: Don't, I'm all sweaty. Koichi: What's going on? What's she doing here? Koichi: I heard you were comin' on account of the wedding! Koichi: Hold on, is she... Takuya: U-Uh... grandfather: Aww, it hurts. Koichi: Did you call your Aunt Kyoko? Koichi: I know you haven't seen her lately, but she looked after you when you were young! Takuya: Dad, listen! Takuya: I ain't gettin' married! grandfather: Aww, it hurts. Koichi: Huh?! Takuya: I know I caused problems by not fessin' up until now. Takuya: I'm really sorry. Koichi: This is gonna take more than a "sorry." Koichi: You got any idea how much— grandmother: Grandpa's sleepin' in there! Bring her in here! Koichi: Any idea how much I've been runnin' around over this?! Takuya: Th-That's why I apologized! Koichi: You coulda told me it was a lie in Tokyo! Koichi: Oh, Takuya. Keep her head supported. Takuya: Oh, g-got it. Koichi: You've always taken too long to do stuff. Koichi: It was the same story with swimming! Takuya: Swimming?! That was back in grade school! Koichi: And with curry! Takuya: Curry?! Koichi: When you eat curry, there's always rice left over. Koichi: You never plan ahead! Takuya: How's that even related? Koichi: You add too much sauce! It ain't unlimited! Takuya: Quit goin' on about the sauce! grandmother: I put out a futon! doctor: It ain't heatstroke. doctor: If anything, she's tuckered out. doctor: Just let her get some rest. grandmother: Thank you so much, Doctor. Takuya: I'll apologize to everyone at home. Koichi: If you say so. Koichi: Takuya. Koichi: It's high time you stopped livin' life so half-assed. Koichi: Don't let me down! Koichi: I don't live my life half-assed. grandmother: It's all my fault! grandmother: 'Cause I had her snippin' melons! Sorry! Takuya: It ain't your fault, Grandma! Koichi: That's right, don't you fret! grandmother: I really am sorry. Takuya: Like the doctor said, she's all right. family members: Huh?! Izumi: You're not gettin' hitched?! Haruko: You're kiddin'! I bought a present and everything! Takuya: I know I caused trouble for you two and Mom. Takuya: I'm sorry. nephew: It's Taku-chan! Izumi: We jumped to the wrong conclusion? Haruko: But a fake marriage, though. It's like a TV show. Ikuko: Guess I cooked too much food, then. Haruko: Fess up, how in tarnation did all this happen? Izumi: Yeah, yeah. Tell us. Izumi: What's this coworker of yours like? Ikuko: Should we go check up on her? Takuya: N-No, don't worry about it. nephew: Taku-chan, how long'll you be here? niece: Taku-chan, let's play! nephew/niece: Taku-chan! Taku-chan! niece: Let's play! Ikuko: Sorry, they're always so noisy. Takuya: I'm just glad they were in a good mood. Ikuko: Say hello to your grandma for me. Takuya: Will do. Ikuko: Your dad'll probably be mad for a while, but I'll get him to simmer down. Takuya: Sorry. Ikuko: Never you mind. Ikuko: That young lady's important to you now, ain't she? Ikuko: You'd best look out for her. Takuya: Yeah, I know. Ikuko: Hang in there! grandmother: Welcome back, Taku-chan. grandmother: You done talkin' to 'em? Takuya: Yeah. How's Honjoji-san? grandmother: Still asleep, looks like. grandmother: She sure was tired. Takuya: I'll leave her be until she feels better. Takuya: We can leave anytime. grandmother: I'm gonna turn in for the night. Takuya: Me too. Today was exhausting. grandmother: I put out a futon upstairs. Takuya: Thank you. Good night. Takuya: I can still feel Honjoji-san's warmth. Takuya: I'm in the same room as her?! Takuya: Why, Grandma?! Takuya: I-I need to move this futon somewhere else. Takuya: No way am I sleeping here! Rika: Huh? What happened to me?! Rika: Ohara-kun?! Takuya: Uh, look! This futon isn't what you think! Rika: H-Have I been asleep this whole time? Takuya: Yes, you collapsed in the yard this afternoon. Rika: What?! Takuya: Are you all right? Rika: Yes, I'm much better now. Rika: Uh, what happened with you going back home? Rika: Oh, that. Rika: I already went and apologized to everyone. Rika: Huh? Takuya: So, everything is fine now. Rika: No, I'll apologize to them too! Takuya: No, you can just take it easy. Rika: The only thing I accomplished was taking a nap. Rika: Talk about awkward. Rika: Tomorrow, I'll go apologize properly. Rika: That sounds like a lot of frogs. Takuya: That's a country night for you. Rika: Um, is it okay if we go outside for a while? Takuya: Oh, sure. Rika: It's so dark. Takuya: That's a country night for you. Takuya: It gets very bright when the moon is out. Takuya: A-Are you okay? Rika: I-I'm fine! Takuya: It's a tree frog. Rika: He's good at catching them. Rika: Tell me, were you the one who carried me this afternoon? Takuya: Yes, my father and I did. Rika: I'm sorry for the inconvenience. Rika: I was immersed in what I was doing. Rika: I got so into cutting melons, I lost track of everything. Rika: That must have been why I collapsed. Rika: Maybe I enjoyed it more than I realized. Rika: Meeting you has taken me to some curious places. Rika: I've been on plenty of trips, but never one like this. Rika: Although I probably shouldn't be having such thoughts. Takuya: U-Um... Takuya: You gave me that stone before, the frog-shaped stone. Takuya: I placed it in front of my TV. Takuya: I'd never been given that sort of thing, so it made me... happy. Takuya: When I look at the stone it... always makes me think of you. Rika: This peculiar experience. Rika: A trip only two people can take. Rika: Maybe... Rika: Maybe this is... marriage. Takuya: Uh, that's why I'm... Takuya: I'm glad you— Rika: So many frogs croaking. Takuya: It is the countryside, and all. Rika: L-Let's head on back. Takuya: Y-Yes, let's. Takuya: Oh, I'll... move my futon out of that room. Rika: R-Right. Thank you. Rika: I didn't sleep well. Takuya: Uh, that's why I'm... Takuya: I'm glad you— Rika: What was Ohara-kun going to say after that? Rika: I wish I knew. Rika: No, no, no. Rika: You're overthinking this! Rika: It's not a big deal anyway, no. grandmother: Good morning, hon. Rika: Oh, good morning. grandmother: Breakfast is ready. Takuya: Good morning. Rika: Ohara-kun? Rika: G-Good morning. Takuya: Uh, sorry for all the mess yesterday. Rika: I'm sorry too. Takuya: How are you feeling? Rika: I-I'm fine. Takuya: Uh... Rika: I really am fine! Rika: I-I'm just not quite done getting ready. Takuya: Oh, I'm sorry! grandmother: Leavin' so soon? grandmother: Sorry you had such a rough spell. Rika: No, it's okay. grandmother: I'll send you some melons. Y'all come back now, hear? Rika: I appreciate your kindness. Takuya: We're really going to my parents' place? Rika: Yes, I'm going to apologize too. Takuya: It takes about 20 minutes to walk there. Rika: I don't mind at all. Takuya: All right, then. Rika: He has bedhead. His hair is all fluffy. Rika: Looks like it'd feel nice to run my hands through it. Rika: Cut that out. I didn't come here to think about things like that! Takuya: Um, Honjoji-san. Takuya: It's this way. sisters/Ikuko: Huh?! Izumi: Honjoji-san... Ikuko: ...from JTC! Haruko: You made a special trip here? Rika: I'm truly sorry for all the fuss I caused. Ikuko: Oh, not at all. Ikuko: Looks like it's my son who caused you the fuss. Rika: N-No! Ikuko: I heard 'bout that horrible job transfer. Ikuko: Where was it? Aizuwakamatsu? Rika: Anchorage. Izumi: It's a hell of a plan. Haruko: Sure is. Izumi: That's Tokyo for ya. Ikuko: Where would you like to go overseas? Takuya: Can she handle them? Izumi: Taku-chan, why're you just standin' there? Haruko: I could go for an overseas job transfer. Takuya: Huh? Oh, well... Ikuko: You came all this way. Why not show her around Aso? Ikuko: Doesn't your return flight leave tonight? Rika: Oh, but I haven't gotten to apologize to his father. Haruko: Sorry about that. Our father went to work again today. Ikuko: He's too embarrassed, bless his heart. Izumi: But what's worth seein' in these parts beyond the scenery? Rika: Th— Rika: The volcano museum! Ikuko/Haruko/Izumi: Y'all have fun! Rika: I'm sorry. It ended up sounding like I was insisting. Takuya: That's okay. I'm glad there was somewhere you wanted to go. Rika: I've actually been wanting to go for a while now. Takuya: The Aso Volcano Museum. Takuya: I don't think I've been there since a grade-school field trip. Takuya: Looks like there isn't much fog today. Rika: It's wonderful! Rika: I can suddenly hear the Bochi Komori theme song! Takuya: Bochi Komori? Takuya: Oh, that show where they walk around towns. Takuya: I've watched it plenty myself. Rika: Right. Rika: That soothing melody that makes me want to travel is playing right now in my ears! Komori: This is Bochi Komori. Komori: Today, we're here in Aso. Komori: Thousand-meter tall mountains tower over this world-class caldera, Komori: and there seems to be plenty worth seeing. Rika: Let's go ahead and get to it, Komori-san. Komori: You got it. narration: Mount Aso is an active volcano, with smoke rising from it this very moment. narration: We've been told nobody is allowed in on certain days, narration: but things seem fine today. narration: So, let's start in on today's episode of Bochi Komori. Takuya: Honjoji-san? Takuya: Uh, Honjoji-san? Takuya: Excuse me. Takuya: Honjoji-san? Takuya: Sorry, please come back! Takuya: This is a good view of both Mount Naka and Kusasenri. Rika: The entirety of Kusasenri is in the outer caldera. Takuya: Huh? Rika: And the pond on the east side is in the inner caldera. Rika: It's what they call a double volcano. Takuya: D-Double? Rika: The inner caldera was formed when a lava dome blew off, Rika: and part of it still remains as Komatate-yama Hill. Rika: That's the reason this mountain has bilateral asymmetry. grade-schooler: Wow, check out the view! teacher: Hey! teacher: Come on, you're botherin' the other patrons! teacher: I really need you to stop! Rika: I-I'm sorry. Takuya: It's okay. teacher: Please, I'm begging you. Takuya: Okay! Listen, who here can be quiet? Takuya: Hey, good for you. You did a great job being quiet. Takuya: Way to go. Rika: Ohara-kun? Takuya: I thought back to our rookie training. Takuya: It's a trick for leading grade-schoolers. Takuya: All children are eager for praise. Takuya: So, if you start by praising the ones who quiet down, Takuya: the rest should follow their lead. Rika: D-Do all of you know about the Kicking Myth? Rika: A god broke Mount Aso by giving it a hard kick. Rika: Or so the story goes. grade schooler: Say what now? Rika: I-It's said that... Rika: i-it happened to the south, at Tateno Crater Shallows. grade schooler: Tateno Crater Shallows? Takuya: Have you heard of a placed called Tateno? grade schoolers: Yeah! I have! Takuya: It's called that because after the god did his kick, Takuya: he fell over and said "Taten no." ("I can't get up.") grade schooler: You're kiddin'! grade schooler: That's a dad joke! grade schooler: Crazy! grade schoolers: Bye bye! grade schoolers: See ya! Takuya: Are you tired? Rika: Huh? N-No. Takuya: Looks like my sister will take us to the airport on her way home, Takuya: so this was perfect timing. Rika: Right. Takuya: This trip was kind of hectic the whole time. Sorry. Rika: No, it's fine! Rika: His hair looks really nice to touch. Rika: Meeting you has taken me to some curious places. Rika: This peculiar experience. Rika: A trip only two people can take. Takuya: I'll go let my sister know we're here. Rika: All right. Takuya: Nao? Nao: Takuya?! Takuya: What're you doin' here?! Nao: Right back atcha! When did you come back to Aso?! Ikuko: Oh, Nao-chan. You're here. Nao: Hi there, ma'am! Nao: I finished another new one. mother/sisters: Really? Show us! Ikuko: It's so purty! Ikuko: Look, Takuya. Nao-chan made this plate. Takuya: You really became a glassmaker? Nao: For three years now. You didn't know? Takuya: That's amazin'. You've always been good at everything. Nao: R-Really? Thanks. Takuya: Nao, I came here with a coworker. Rika: U-Um, hello. Takuya: Her name's Nao. We've been neighbors since we were born. Nao: I-I-I'm Miyama Nao! Nao: Pardon me for not greeting you sooner! Rika: I'm Honjoji. Nice to meet you. Nao: Did my standard Japanese sound okay? Rika: Huh? Takuya: What're you gettin' all respectful for, Nao? Nao: Don't be so condescendin', Takuya! Nao: Bein' in Tokyo makes you mister big shot?! Takuya: What are you, a child?! Nao: Your hair's as crazy as ever! Takuya: Yeah, well so's yours! Ikuko: You two're too old for this tomfoolery. Nao: Knock that off! Rika: Well, well. Rika: I should have known. Rika: I was imagining something beyond my station. Rika: I don't get to have any dramatic tales. Rika: Rein it in, already. Nao: Honjoji-san. Rika: Yes? Nao: I'd like you to be my friend! Nao: I'm going to a workshop in a place called Katsushika soon. Nao: That's in Tokyo! Takuya: Huh? You're comin' to Tokyo? Nao: Yep! Haruko/Izumi: What? Ikuko: You're goin' there too, Nao-chan? Nao: So, Honjoji-san. Nao: Lookin' forward to seein' ya there! : --------------- EP 06 --------------- Takuya: Is it good, Kama? Takuya: This Nyaru's only sold in Aso. Takuya: Now do you forgive me for leaving you by yourself? Takuya: And you know, Kama, something's bothering me. Takuya: On the way back, Honjoji-san was very distant. Takuya: No matter what I said, she remained curt. Takuya: Of course, that's the way she was in the first place. Takuya: I'd thought maybe... Takuya: Maybe we had started getting along a little better. Takuya: After everything we've been through. Takuya: What made her turn so cold? Takuya: D-Did I do something bad? Takuya: Is it something my family said to her? Takuya: Or were things already like this from before? Takuya: I can't figure it out. Takuya: Uh, that's why I'm... Takuya: I'm glad you— Takuya: I'm glad I didn't finish saying that. Takuya: She might have disliked me even more. announcer: Bochi Komori! announcer: Today, we're going around the city of Atami with Komori-san! Komori: These slopes are great. announcer: That they are. Atami has many of those sloping hills you love, Komori-san. Takuya: Uh, that's why I'm... Takuya: I'm glad you— Rika: Looks like it'd feel nice to run my hands through it. Nao: Bein' in Tokyo makes you mister big shot?! Takuya: What are you, a child?! Rika: Sure enough, no dramatic tale for me. Rika: Getting carried away with my imagination, it's so embarrassing. Rika: I even presumed he felt the same way. Rika: What a ridiculous fantasy, looking back on it. Rika: I should stop thinking these weird things. Rika: I'll switch it off. Rika: Switch it off. Kurokawa: Good morning! Kurokawa: The summer fair is finally starting. Kurokawa: This year, we're putting our efforts into domestic travel. Kurokawa: Let's get some tickets sold! everyone: Here's hoping for the best. Shinshi: Cancellations begone! Cancellations begone! Isojima: Shinshi-san's started his cancellation-prevention chant again. Saito: Does that help at all? Shinshi: A travel agency's biggest threat is cancellations! Shinshi: We must use every means at our disposal to avoid them! Kurokawa: Shinshi-kun is right! Let's all chant! Shinshi: Cancellations begone! Cancellations begone! everyone in line: Cancellations begone! Cancellations begone! Kurokawa: That's the way! Takuya: Oh, good morning, Honjoji-san. Kurokawa: Once more! everyone: Cancellations begone! Cancellations begone! Rika: Yes, good morning. Kurokawa: I can't hear you! Gonda: Lunchtime! Isojima: Shinshi-san, what a lovely box lunch! Shinshi: Yes, well, my wife makes them for me every day. Gonda: Wow, she does a heck of a job! Isojima: I've never made one for my husband. Too much trouble. Shinshi: I'm grateful to my wife. I'm so fortunate. Gonda: Wow, you hype her up. Isojima: That's winning at life. Gonda: His devoted wife makes him lunches. Gonda: Seems like everyone around me's all happy! Gonda: I want to eat a lunch made by my own wife! Takuya: So, why am I your drinking buddy tonight? Gonda: Don't be that way. Give me some advice, Master! Takuya: I'm not your master! Takuya: I want to go see Kama! Gonda: Master, what should I do to make Komiya-chan like me? Gonda: She never seems to look my way. Gonda: Women look at people's faces when they like them. Takuya: Th-That's not always true. Gonda: Yes it is! Gonda: I want Komiya-chan to gaze at me! Takuya: Hey, Kama. Takuya: Honjoji-san wouldn't look at my face today. Takuya: I guess maybe I did something after all? Takuya: You only look at my face when you want something. Kurokawa: Hey, what's going on?! Kitagawa: Hello, this is the JTC Kinshicho Branch. Itsuki: The tickets haven't come in?! Komiya: Haven't the documents been delivered? Gonda: Hello, this is JTC. Komiya: Uh, yes, the one in charge of that is currently out. Komiya: I'll check on that soon, and get back to you. Itsuki: The person who handles that hasn't come in today, Itsuki: so we'll deal with it as best we can! Kurokawa: Where is Shinshi-kun?! Has anyone seen him?! Itsuki: Ohara-san, have you seen Shinshi-san? Takuya: No, I haven't. Itsuki: We haven't been able to reach him all day. Itsuki: All the group tours he's handling are stuck in limbo. Itsuki: George-san! Don't just look at Aloha, help out! Takuya: Shinshi-san failed to show up for work? Takuya: But he's a model JTC employee. Rika: Yes, I apologize. Rika: The tickets were obtained without a problem. Rika: Please rest assured on that point. Takuya: Things are kind of going off the rails. Rika: Yes, they are. Gonda: Women look at people's faces when they like them. Takuya: Does she dislike me? Takuya: Things were definitely different before we went to Aso. Takuya: Why'd they turn out like this?! Hideo: Excuse me! Sorry to bother you when you're busy! Hideo: M-My name is Shinshi Hideo! Hideo: I'm looking for my father! Has he come to the office? Isojima: Shinshi-san's son? Gonda: He came all the way here to look for him? Itsuki: Shinshi-san's seriously gone missing? Komiya: Your father hasn't come in. Komiya: You haven't seen him, Hideo-kun? Hideo: Uh, no. Komiya: What's happened to him? Hideo: Um, last night, Papa and Mama got into a fight. Hideo: Then Mama said she was getting a divorce. Isojima: A divorce?! Kitagawa: And now he's missing? No way. Gonda: You don't think he skipped town, do you? Itsuki: Shouldn't we be calling the police? George: Hey! George: Shinshi-kun is just fine. George: His young child came all this way. We mustn't make him worry. Itsuki: George-san... Gonda: S-Sorry. George: Hey, Ohara-kun. George: Go with the boy, and look for Shinshi-kun. Takuya: Me?! George: You're a suitable choice. You're young, and kind. George: I'll cover your workload. George: Send me anything regarding the missing tickets. Gonda/Itsuki: O-Okay! George: Will that do, Kurokawa-san? Kurokawa: Yes! Kurokawa: Okay, everyone back to work! Kitagawa: What's gotten into George-san? Itsuki: All he usually talks about is Hawaii stuff. George: Mai hopohopo, sonny. George: That guy will help you look. George: Oh, that was Hawaiian for "Don't worry." Takuya: R-Ready to go then, Hideo-kun? Hideo: Sure. Takuya: The Shinshis are getting divorced? Takuya: But he seemed so happy yesterday. Takuya: Is this a huge responsibility I've got right now? Takuya: I'd better find Shinshi-san, fast! Hideo: Excuse me, sir! Hideo: I have some clues. Hideo: My father had a business-card file on his desk. Hideo: Maybe there's a place in here he goes! Hideo: I called our relatives, but he wasn't with any of them. Takuya: This is one clever kid. Takuya: No, he's actually desperate to find his father. Takuya: Let's check them one by one. Hideo: Okay! Takuya: What's your mother doing? Hideo: She won't come out of her room. Takuya: Gotcha. Takuya: What's she doing neglecting a kid as young as him? Takuya: Yes. Ah, I see. You haven't seen him. Takuya: Sorry, I know you're not open yet, but I'd like to ask about something. Takuya: Nothing here, or here. Takuya: Wh-What's wrong? Hideo: Are we really going to find Papa? Takuya: Let's take a short break. employee: Thank you for waiting, here's your Kid's Combo A. Takuya: Um, is a hamburger all right? Hideo: Yes, thank you. Takuya: Hideo-kun's a lot less peppy than he was. Takuya: What do you say at times like this? Hideo: Maybe Papa's not coming back home. Hideo: We all got along so well yesterday morning, too. Hideo: Yesterday was better. Hideo: I want to go back to it. Takuya: I don't even understand what marriage is. Takuya: How could I possibly understand divorce? Takuya: I can't do anything for this kid. Koichi: It's high time you stopped livin' life so half-assed. Kurokawa: You still haven't found him? Takuya: No, but we did try nearly all the leads we have. Kurokawa: Where could Shinshi-kun have gone? George: Ohara-kun? It's me. Takuya: George-san? George: You know that Hachiman shrine in Fukagawa? George: There's a gloomy bar nearby. George: Trying going there. Takuya: Fukagawa... George: Right, people with no place to go tend to gather there. George: It has feng shui for depressed dudes. Kurokawa: Feng shui for depressed dudes?! Takuya: "A bar in Fukagawa." That's not enough to help me— Takuya: Found it. Itsuki/Gonda/Komiya: Ohara-san! Takuya: Guys. Gonda: George-san told us about this, so we came too! Itsuki: Wonder if Shinshi-san is in there. Takuya: Komiya-san, stay out here with Hideo-kun. Komiya: Huh? Takuya: I don't think he should go in there. Komiya: A-All right. Takuya: Sh-Shinshi-san? Takuya: E-Excuse me, Shinshi-san? Takuya: That's him, isn't it? Shinshi: Hey, fellas. Sorry I'm late. Shinshi: I'm a little busy with something. Shinshi: I'll come to work as soon as I erase this document. Shinshi: I'm having a hard time getting it done. Shinshi: This is supposed to be a good eraser, too. Shinshi: There must be something wrong here. Shinshi: What is with this paper? Shinshi: Am I going to lose everything thanks to something like this? Shinshi: I'm not going to let it negate my life. Shinshi: Put me back into the life I know. Shinshi: Put me back into my normal life! Takuya: Shinshi-san, please wait! Gonda: Shinshi-san! Hideo: Papa! George: How'd it go? Takuya: Shinshi-san took off running. George: Then let's all look for him. Takuya: Shinshi-san! Komiya: Hideo-kun, let's stick together! Komiya: Your father will be okay! Hideo: Papa! Takuya: Oh, Shinshi-san! Takuya: Shinshi-san? Itsuki: Shinshi-san's turned into a gorilla! Takuya: Now what do we do?! Gonda: There he goes! Takuya: Sh-Shinshi-san! Gonda: Please stop! Gonda: Shinshi-san! Takuya: The police are gonna get involved! Gonda: I'll lure him with a banana! Takuya: Shinshi-san is human! Itsuki: Maybe a gorilla calls for a tranquilizer gun. Gonda: There he is! Takuya: Shinshi-san! Hideo: Papa! Papa! Komiya: Honjoji-san! Hideo: Papa! Rika: Hideo-kun, stop! Hideo: Papa! Rika: Let's stay like this a little longer. Rika: Your father will be right back. Takuya: Shinshi-san! George: Yah! Takuya: George-san... Itsuki: The gorilla... Gonda: ...has stopped! George: A gorilla would just be a target for humans. George: Let's get you home, Shinshi-kun. Takuya: Are you okay? Shinshi: No, I don't want to go home. Shinshi: If I do, misery's waiting for me. Shinshi: I want to be a gorilla! Shinshi: I've had enough of being human! Shinshi: If I knew I'd feel this way, I wouldn't have gotten married! Shinshi: I wouldn't have gotten married! Hideo: Papa! Shinshi: I'm sorry I lost control. Shinshi: That I panicked. Shinshi: Last night, I went out to buy a present since our wedding anniversary is near. Shinshi: Then she said she wants a divorce. Shinshi: My wife and I had never so much as had a fight. Shinshi: I thought we were a 100% ideal couple. Shinshi: Now it's like nothing makes sense. Kurokawa: It's here again this year! Kurokawa: The JTC Inter-Branch Display Contest! Kurokawa: This year's theme is the sea! Kurokawa: As a diving enthusiast, I refuse to lose this one! Kurokawa: Let's all make an incredible display! Kurokawa: Go Kinshicho! Kurokawa: What's wrong with everyone? Kurokawa: Let's see some more energy! Itsuki: Of course we're going to be gloomy after seeing last night's shocking scene. Isojima: A full-grown adult turned into a gorilla, you know. Isojima: Is that what divorce drives a person to do? Itsuki: Who knows? Itsuki: So, how's Shinshi-san today? Isojima: Taking the day off. Maybe it's family meeting time. Saito: I wonder if they'll really get divorced. Komiya: He seemed so happy, and his kid is adorable. Komiya: I would never have expected a divorce. Saito: His wife didn't have to bring it up around their anniversary. Isojima: I'll say. George: His wife might have been putting up with a lot. George: Maybe Shinshi-kun wasn't able to see beyond his own happiness. George: Being married sure isn't easy. George: Sometimes 100% happiness for one partner George: means a lifetime of toil for the other. Gonda: Think something happened in George-san's past? Saito: He was uncommonly fired up about this whole thing. Isojima: But it's true that sometimes men aren't very considerate. Isojima: Presents are nice and all, but do some of the chores. Kitagawa: That happens. They tend to only want to do big things Kitagawa: with no thought about our circumstances. Isojima: Is it like that for you too, Kurokawa-san? Kurokawa: Huh? W-Well, I guess? Itsuki: Hey now, it's turning into it being all the men's fault. Itsuki: I don't understand guys who're still married after being told that stuff. Itsuki: I'll pass on that. Itsuki: Right, Gonda? Gonda: No! I'm jealous of Shinshi-san! Gonda: He's a lucky guy! Itsuki: In what way? Gonda: You can only get divorced if you're married. Gonda: Talking about divorce sounds like bragging when I can't even get married. Itsuki: What kind of thinking is that? Itsuki: You should be careful too, Ohara-san. Gonda: Hey! He only just decided to get married! Gonda: Don't jinx him. Takuya: I'm going to go get some tape. Saito: Okay. Takuya: I'm not sure I get it anymore. Takuya: Even Shinshi-san has trouble, and he's always kind and respectable. Shinshi: Put me back into my normal life! Takuya: What the hell is marriage? Takuya: What the hell is a normal life? Rika: Oh, thank you. Takuya: H-Hi. Rika: Thank you. Takuya: Honjoji-san is still distant today. Takuya: Uh, what is this? Rika: A canoe. I made it. Takuya: A canoe? Rika: For use in the display. Rika: I hope Shinshi-san doesn't have to get divorced. Rika: Hideo-kun wants his parents to get along. Takuya: Oh, is she talking to me? Takuya: H-How should I respond? Um, um... Takuya: I feel like I'll mess up no matter what I say, so I'm too scared to speak. Rika: Thank you. Takuya: S-Sure. Takuya: Sort of feels like everything's back to square one. Rika: I'm not sure how to talk to Ohara-kun anymore. Ritsu: Rika-san, as of today it's going to be just you and me. Rika: Switch off. Rika: Switch it off. Nao: Hey! Rika-san?! Nao: It is you! Nao: Rika-san, I need help! Nao: It's me, Miyama Nao! Nao: From Aso! : --------------- EP 07 --------------- Nao: Thank goodness I found someone I know! Rika: Y-You're... Nao: I moved to Tokyo today, but I can't find where I live! Nao: The streets are too complicated! Rika: Yes, Tokyo's streets are challenging. Rika: Do you know the address? Nao: This is it! Rika: Sumida, Hikifune, 2-1... Rika: Huh?! Nao: What?! My apartment is in the building next door to yours?! Rika: So it seems. Nao: Wow! Nao: Rika-san, what a nice building you live in! Rika: It's average. Nao: Thank you, you saved me! Rika: No problem. Nao: This is the workshop where I work. Nao: Please come by, if you like. Rika: Right. Rika: Comet Glass Studio... Rika: She was so cheerful. Takuya: So... Takuya: I've got to go do some out-of-office work. Rika: Oh yeah. Rika: Maybe I should tell Ohara-kun I ran into Miyama-san. Rika: Or not. Rika: I'm sure he knows by now anyway. Rika: A glassmaker, huh? Rika: I wonder what kind of person Miyama-san is. Rika: Oh, so this place is a glass workshop. Nao: Master! Nao: Here goes. Hoshi: Pick up the pace. Nao: R-Right. Nao: Yeah! Hoshi: Still not good enough. Nao: Awww! Rika: Talk about tense. Nao: Rika-san! Nao: You stopped by! Nao: You should've said hi! Rika: Oh, um. I thought it would distract you. Nao: Not at all! Nao: Oh, I know. Want to have a drinking party later on? Rika: Drinking party? No, I— Nao: Listen, can we do it at your place? Nao: Let's drink up together! Rika: My place? I've never had anyone over. Nao: I've been wanting to talk with you. Nao: Oh! I'll bring some Kumamoto goodies with me! Rika: Uh, no... Nao: Please! Nao: I've never been in a big city like this! I'm so anxious! Rika: Well, as long as I have time to clean first. Nao: Yay! Nao: I'll bring some mustard lotus root. Nao: Cheers! Nao: Good stuff! Rika: Such power... Nao: So, this is your apartment, huh? Rika: I've never let anyone into my apartment. Nao: Wow! Rika: It feels so unusual. Nao: Look at all the stones! Nao: Do you remember how I said I'd like you to be my friend? Nao: And then I run into you the day I move to Tokyo! Talk about fate! Nao: Let's party hard today! Rika: So much beer. Rika: Is this the Kyushu way?! Nao: I made these beer glasses. Rika: That's impressive. Rika: They're curious colors, sort of blue and green. Nao: You get it, huh? Nao: There's stone blended into this. Rika: Stone? Nao: That's right. Stones from Aso. Nao: When I was young, I spent nearly all my playtime at mountains and rivers. Nao: There was nowhere else to play, Nao: and I was fearless. Nao: I'd see how far upstream I could follow a brook. Nao: And that was the only way you could get to this one swimming hole. Nao: It was my little hideout. Nao: I used to spend lots of time there after school let out. Rika: That sounds nice. Rika: Sounds like the kind of place Totoro might show up. Nao: For reals! Nao: But it was grey herons that showed up, not Totoro. Nao: You hear all sorts of sounds when you're there. Nao: The water in the river, birds calling. Nao: The leaves swaying on the trees. Nao: My glass uses stones from that mountain stream. Rika: Is that so? It really is pretty. Nao: I still have a long way to go. Nao: The glass won't do what I want it to. Nao: My witch of a teacher is always mad. Nao: I have no idea which way to go. Nao: It's been nothing but frustration since day one. Nao: But what can ya do! Nao: I'm here for training, 'cause I suck! Rika: She really is a cheerful girl. Rika: And very cute, as I noticed in Aso. Nao: Did anythin' irritate you today, Rika-san? Nao: Does anythin' ever get under your skin? Rika: U-Um... Rika: A corner of a map I bought yesterday was folded. Rika: There's that. Nao: That's all? Rika: I try not to dwell on things too much. Nao: That's very grown-up of you! Rika: Also, that bookstore doesn't have many maps in stock in the first place. Rika: I'm not saying they have to be in love with them, but... Rika: Also, the travel show I enjoy came to an end. Rika: Because of a cast member's scandal. Rika: It's just horrible. Rika: Also, when I take a walk, there's this dog that always accosts me. Rika: It's so scary. Rika: Also... Nao: Now you're on a roll! Nao: Oh, that reminds me. Nao: You and Taku-chan ain't gettin' married. Nao: His family told me. Nao: They said "Taku-chan and Rika-san got 'em a phony marriage plan." Rika: That's right. The two of us are just co-conspirators. Nao: There's really nothin' between you, then? Rika: That's what I'd like to know! Rika: I'd like Ohara-kun to be clear about things. Nao: Rika-san? Rika: He says things that are vaguely suggestive. Rika: Yet I had no idea he was so close to someone so cute. Rika: I don't understand human emotion at all. Rika: Because I've never been close to anyone. Rika: If there's nothing there, I'd like him to come out and say so. Rika: For starters, are you and Ohara-kun really... Rika: Wh-What am I trying to say? Rika: The marriage is a fake plan anyway. Rika: We're not even in a relationship. Rika: Me, a coworker, asking Miyama-san Rika: if she and Ohara-kun are really just childhood friends, would be... Nao: Rika-san? Rika-san? Rika: Oh, nothing. Rika: Has Ohara-kun always been so vague? Nao: Heavens, no. Nao: One time, Taku-chan came to that secret spot I told you about. Nao: We got so wrapped up in playin' that day, Nao: it was dark out before we knew it. Nao: I couldn't tell how to get back home, and I was set to start cryin'. Nao: That's when Taku-chan showed me a lightnin' bug. Nao: It perked me up. Nao: Thanks to him, we made it back home safe and sound. Nao: My parents were awful mad after that, Nao: but Taku-chan stood up for me. Rika: Oh yeah? Rika: It's quite hard to imagine that from Ohara-kun today. Rika: Whatever, I guess it doesn't matter. Nao: Oh, in that case... Nao: Let's ask him point blank about what you were saying! Rika: Huh? Nao: You want him to be clear about things, don'tcha? Nao: Sure you do! Nao: Best to ask him about it then. Nao: Hello, this is Nao. Is this Taku-chan? Rika: What?! Nao: Bet you're surprised, huh? Nao: I'm at Rika's place, drinkin' with her. Nao: Huh? Didn't I tell ya I was comin' to Tokyo?! Nao: Taku-chan, get over here right now! Nao: Rika-san's got a bone to pick with you! Nao: Get here at light speed, got it? Rika: U-Uh... Nao: Huh? The address? Nao: Figure it out yourself. Nao: Rika-hyan, Taku-chan's coming over! Rika: It's too sudden! Rika: M-Miyama-san?! Rika: Please wake up. Rika: You called Ohara-kun, didn't you?! Rika: Ohara-kun's coming over, then. Takuya: What's going on? Takuya: U-Um, it's me, Ohara. Takuya: I got some strange phone ca— Rika: Hello... Rika: I've been waiting for you, Ohara-kun. Takuya: Something's clearly off here. Takuya: Is Honjoji-san drunk? Takuya: Nao?! Takuya: Hey Nao, wake up! Takuya: What're you doing?! Takuya: Come on, wake up! Rika: Leave her be! She's sleeping. Takuya: Okay. Rika: Please have a seat. I have something to ask you. Takuya: S-Sure. What is it? Rika: That night in Aso, what were you going to say to me? Takuya: What are you talking about? Rika: You don't remember?! Rika: You know, that sentence you didn't finish. Takuya: Uh, that's why I'm... Takuya: I'm glad you— Takuya: Oh, that's right. Rika: Can you remember the words?! Takuya: U-Um... Takuya: Oh. Takuya: It was "I'm glad you and I got to take a walk." Rika: That's all? Takuya: Yes. Rika: I'm a fool. Rika: I imagined all sorts of things. Rika: Things I wanted it to be. Takuya: Um, have you been mad recently because of me? Rika: I wouldn't say I'm mad. Takuya: Sorry, I'm not very good at conversation. Takuya: I always thought I couldn't wait to grow up. Takuya: When I was little, Takuya: I thought I'd get good at doing all sorts of things when I was older. Takuya: But the further I get into adulthood, the less sense the world seems to make. Rika: That's right. Rika: I don't understand human emotions. Rika: It's the same as with my parents. Rika: Something I thought was glowing with light Rika: suddenly goes completely dark. Ritsu: Rika-san, as of today it's going to be just you and me. Rika: I didn't want Hideo-kun to go through the same thing. Rika: Not that there's anything I can do regarding that. Rika: That's why I have them turned off. Rika: If I turn off my own feelings, I won't be let down. Rika: And yet I can't seem to! Rika: It's your fault, Ohara-kun! Why must it be this way?! Rika: You say strange, wishy-washy things, so they won't turn off. Rika: They won't turn off at all. Rika: You and I are just co-conspirators! Rika: Isn't that right? Be clear about this! Rika: I want to switch it off! Rika: What do you want to do?! Takuya: I... Takuya: I want to go out with you. Takuya: Please be my girlfriend. Rika: H— Rika: Hngahh! Rika: Wh-What just happened? Rika: Things just went totally bonkers. Rika: A-A-All I wanted to do was complain a little! Rika: And suddenly, he's talking about dating! Rika: I-I-I can't! I could never! Takuya: I opened my mouth and insanity came out! Takuya: She already hates me these days, so why'd I go and say that?! Takuya: Now this whole plan is dead in the water. Takuya: And I still have to sit across from her at work from now on! Takuya: This is horrible! Rika: No, there's no way anything like this could happen. Rika: This is a hallucination. Rika: It's a beer-induced dream. Takuya: This has gotten incredibly embarrassing. Takuya: Maybe I can pretend I never said it. Takuya: I could say it's all a joke. Takuya/Rika: I guess that's being unrealistic. Takuya: It's not like I can take it back. Rika: No getting around it, this is reality. Takuya: U-Uh oh. Honjoji-san is angry. Takuya: Lethally so. Rika: Why does he want to go out with the likes of me? Rika: I have no idea. Rika: I have such limited experience with things like love and dating. Rika: I can't imagine what it would be like. Rika: Love and I... boy: Honjoji. boy: What're you looking at? grade-school Rika: Kokura. boy: Can I look too? grade-school Rika: Sure. boy: I'm gonna play outside. Bye-bye. grade-school Rika: Bye-bye. male student library assistant: Honjoji-san, did you finish the library assistant newsletter? junior-high Rika: Yes. Rika: Ugh. Rika: No matter how much I look over my own life, Rika: I can't find any real mixed-gender conversations. Rika: And they only got scarcer as time went on. Rika: I was okay with that. Rika: I mean, I'm human, so it's not like I've never imagined love at all. Rika: But for it to suddenly appear now, so huge and out in the open... Rika: It isn't something I can handle! Rika: Ohara-kun, I truly am a boring person. Rika: I'm sure being with me would disappoint you. Takuya: Come on, how long will she stay silent?! Takuya: What is she waiting for? Takuya: Honjoji-san hasn't budged in ten minutes. Takuya: Why isn't she responding? Takuya: Is she just going to ignore what I said? Takuya: This has to be a no. Rika: I just can't do it. I'm too scared. Takuya: What if she actually already has a boyfriend or something? Takuya: I didn't think of that possibility. Rika: Maybe Miyama-san will wake up. Rika: Isn't there some way out of this? Rika: I can't stand the tension! Takuya: Wake up, Nao! That can be my excuse to leave! Takuya: I can't stand the tension! Rika: But is that a good idea? Is that really what I want? Rika: He looked so seriously at me when he uttered those words. Rika: I may never experience anything like this moment again. Rika: Yet here I am, drunk as a skunk. Talk about irresponsible. Rika: I suppose it's how I've let all sorts of opportunities pass me by. boy: I'm gonna play outside. Bye-bye. grade-school Rika: Bye-bye. Rika: I've got to say something. Something. Rika: It can't end with me just saying nothing. Rika: Um, um... Rika: What do I say?! Rika: Just say something! Anything! Takuya: Please! Say something! Takuya: How long has she left me hanging?! Takuya: I'm at my limit. Takuya: If it's "no," then just say it! Takuya: Say something, I'm begging you! Nao: I couldn't eat another bite. Takuya: Now I've really done it. : --------------- EP 08 --------------- Rika: Morning... Takuya: Please be my girlfriend. Rika: I'm sober now, and it's as vivid as ever. Rika: I've got to go to work. Rika: Ow! Rika: Ow, ow! Rika: Ow, ow! Rika: Ow, ow... Rika: Ow, ow, ow... Rika: What's going on? I'm sore all over. Rika: Ow. Rika: Ow, ow. Rika: Ow, ow, ow! Rika: Is this from all that tension yesterday? Rika: I'm the woman whose muscles ache when she gets asked out. Rika: It's pathetic enough to make you cry. Rika: I wonder what Ohara-kun thought. Rika: Looks like he's off today. Rika: What a relief. Nonoyama: Good morning, Komiya-san. Komiya: Good morning. Sure is hot. Nonoyama: Whoa, look. Komiya: Shinshi-san?! Isojima: H-He dyed his hair blond?! Komiya: What possessed him to do that? Rika: I can't let things stay like this. Takuya: I keep asking myself why I went and did that. Takuya: I want to do yesterday over again. Takuya: I bet I could reload if this was a game. Takuya: S-Stop that, Kama. Takuya: It must be because I haven't spent enough time around women. Takuya: I lost my mind. Takuya: Sounds like a junior-high excuse, though. Takuya: No, wait. Takuya: It could be Honjoji-san was planning to give me an answer. Takuya: Yeah, she's a quiet person. Thirty minutes of silence might be business as usual! Takuya: Did I leave too soon? Takuya: No, there's no way. Takuya: This is me trying to twist things around. Takuya: Wh-Who's there?! Rika: Ohara-kun, I'm sorry about last night! Rika: I'd like to go out with you! Takuya: No, no! That's not going to happen! Takuya: Who is it? Gonda: Hi there, Ohara-san! Takuya: Gonda... What do you want? Gonda: Sorry to bug you on your day off. Gonda: I need to talk with you about something, Master. Takuya: Gonda. Takuya: Give up on Komiya-san. Takuya: Office romances are a terrible idea. Gonda: Master, you're not doing so hot. Takuya: I told you, I'm not your master. Takuya: I don't understand romance or women at all. Takuya: I'm the one who needs some coaching! Gonda: It's not about Komiya-chan today. Gonda: It's about an app! Takuya: An app? Gonda: Right, a dating app! Gonda: I've gotten into this lately! Gonda: At first I thought these things were worthless junk. Gonda: But, oh, the encounters you can have! Gonda: A woman's heart? I know all about that now! Gonda: I know all about it! Gonda: All about it! All about it! Takuya: Y-You serious? Gonda: What? You doubt me? Gonda: Want to join me, then, Master? Gonda: Today, I'm meeting up with someone from the app. You should come along! Gonda: I do know all about it, but I'm a little insecure about meeting up with a woman. Takuya: Huh? Takuya: What?! Takuya: G-Gonda, that's you?! Gonda: Nice pic, huh? Gonda: I've spent sixty thousand on this dating app! Takuya: Sixty thousand?! Takuya: These apps cost that much? Gonda: That's a typical amount. Gonda: Everyone's going all-in on apps right now, so it costs that much to get in the door! Gonda: Everyone at work who got married recently got started with an app. Gonda: Like Yoshimura-san at the head office and Imai-san! Takuya: Oh, they did? Gonda: Yes, they just don't mention it. Gonda: I think it'd be fine if they did, though. Gonda: So many people use them. Gonda: The era of drinking parties and mixers is behind us. Takuya: Oh yeah? Takuya: Oh, but don't you have your sights set on Komiya-san? Gonda: You bet. Gonda: But that's like a dream. Gonda: I'm not getting any closer to being with her, but I'm getting older all the time. Gonda: The one and only asset I have is youth! Gonda: I don't look like much, and I don't get paid much. Gonda: No one's eager to marry a guy like me. Gonda: I want to find a companion while I'm young at least. Takuya: So, why am I here with you? Gonda: Because, Master, I'm in a bad slump. Gonda: At first I tried contacting cutie after cutie, but they didn't give me the time of day. Gonda: Then, when I tried sticking to my own league... gloomy woman: I can see spirits. It's true. Gonda: Almost all of those women were kinda scary. Gonda: I've lost all my confidence. Takuya: What happened to all that energy you had? Gonda: Here's where I'm at now. Takuya: You're wearing that on a date? Gonda: Oh, it's not a date today. Gonda: This is a happi coat for an idol group called Ambitious Seven. Gonda: I'm a huge fan. Gonda: There are communities on the dating app. Gonda: I met this oddball girl who's an Am7 fan, Gonda: and we ended up geeking out over them. Gonda: Then we decided to do an offline Am7 thing, Gonda: and this happi coat is so she'll recognize me. Takuya: That's something you do on a dating app? Gonda: She's older than me, and sometimes idol otaku can be unhinged. Gonda: Master, if she seems dangerous, get me out of there. Takuya: That's what I'm doing here?! Takuya: That's what modern romance looks like? Takuya: Well, I'm no different from Gonda. Takuya: My salary's low, and I'm not attractive. Takuya: And youth won't last forever. Takuya: I'm not the sort one wants to marry. Kaori: Come on, let's go! Kaori: I've got something to say! Kaori: Mikki sure is the cutest! Gonda: I finally found you, Princess! both: Mikki! Mikki! both: 10^40! 10^44! 10^48! 10^52! both: 10^56! 10^60! 10^64! 10^68! both: Mikki's so cute! Gonda: Kaori! Kaori: Gon-chan?! Kaori: Anyone who can keep up with the Mikki Mix on demand Kaori: is one cringey Mikki fan. Kaori: Well, that's how it goes. Kaori: Am7 Mikki fans are weirdos. Gonda: Kaori! Gonda: You don't look anything like your profile image! Kaori: Oh, that? Kaori: Apps can be scary and all. Kaori: You can't go revealing everything up front. Kaori: But I couldn't help wanting to talk Am7 with you, so here I am. Gonda: Th-Thank you for that. Kaori: Aw, stop talking like that. Kaori: Just talk like you do in the community. Kaori: We already know each other's true nature. Gonda: Th-That's true. Takuya: I'm going home. Gonda: Wow, these outfits! Kaori: This takes me back! Let's get photos! Kaori: I love how Mikki's the only one with a ribbon! Kaori: So cute! Gonda: She didn't have this ribbon at first. Kaori: No way, she always had it. Gonda: Nope, she added it later. Gonda: I saw all their live shows from that era, so I know all about it. Gonda: You didn't see them all, did you? Kaori: But I had to work! Gonda: Now you see I'm the bigger fan? Kaori: Don't let it go to your head, Gon. idols: One! Ten! Hundred! Thousand! Ten thousand! idols: 10^8! 10^12! 10^16! 10^20! idols: 10^24! 10^28! 10^32! 10^36! idols: 10^40! 10^44! 10^48! 10^52! idols: 10^56! 10^60! 10^64! 10^68! idols: Mikki's so cute! Kaori: What, it's this late already? Kaori: Wow, we were talking forever. Gonda: It's kinda like being back in school. Kaori: But I've got somewhere to go after this. Sorry. Gonda: Oh, okay. That's cool. Gonda: Maybe if you have time again... Kaori: Hey, Gon-chan. Kaori: Let's talk over the phone tonight. Gonda: Huh?! Kaori: I want to talk more with you about Am7. Gonda: Okay, sure. Kaori: Really? Okay, I'll give you my number. Gonda: It's okay if I call? Kaori: It's fine. I've got time starting at about 10 PM every night. Kaori: Oh wait, I never paid for the karaoke. Gonda: Don't worry about it. Kaori: No, I insist. Kaori: Apps are amazing. I've never had this much fun. Kaori: Talk to you tonight. Gonda: Totally. Apps are amazing. idol: Thanks for coming to our show! Takuya: Looks like Honjoji-san's off today. Gonda: Master, get a load of this. Gonda: I talked with Kaori on the phone again yesterday. Gonda: That's three days in a row! Gonda: We talk so much together! Gonda: It feels like we've been friends for years! Gonda: Never would have happened if we'd met normally! Gonda: Apps are the best! Takuya: Good for you. Takuya: Suddenly, Gonda's got a fulfilling life? Gonda: Master. Gonda: I'm going to do it. I've decided! Gonda: I'm going to marry Kaori! Takuya: Huh? Gonda: I'm going to marry Kaori! Gonda: What do you think, Master? Takuya: I'm not sure how to answer. Takuya: Why are we hanging out so much? Takuya: Don't you think you're a little hasty? Takuya: You still don't know what kind of person she is. Gonda: Oh yes, I do! Takuya: I want to tell him not to rush into this. Takuya: But I rushed into it myself, so what right do I have? Gonda: Marry me, Kaori! Gonda: Maybe I should be less direct than that. Takuya: I'm not really sure, but wow, that energy. Takuya: Hey, Gonda. Takuya: Why do you want to get married so badly? Gonda: Is it weird to want to get married? Takuya: Well, not many people around me do. Gonda: You know, I was poor when I was a kid. Gonda: Oh, please don't tell Keisuke-san about this. Gonda: He'll turn anything into a joke. Takuya: S-Sure. Gonda: My father was a little problematic. Gonda: He was in loads of debt, and all my parents did was fight. Gonda: My big brother and I were close, though. Gonda: I don't have many good childhood memories. Gonda: I ate lots of ramen and such back then, and now I love it. Takuya: You eat too much. Gonda: I was a big dummy who was no good at school, Gonda: but thankfully I managed to land a job. Gonda: My brother works for the government. Gonda: Not bad, huh? Gonda: I guess that's why I yearn for a proper home life or something. Gonda: It doesn't have to be anything special, Gonda: but I want to marry someone I love, be blessed with some cute kids, Gonda: and enjoy life. Gonda: I have a feeling I could do that with Kaori. Gonda: Having kids would be great. I'd be such a loving father. Takuya: You have some romantic ideas, which surprises me. Gonda: I said it because it's you, Master! Gonda: It must sound gross, coming from a guy who looks like me. Gonda: Yeah, I could never hope to... Takuya: Give it a shot, Gonda. Takuya: I've got your back. Gonda: Oh yeah, you bet. Gonda: I'm gonna do it. Kaori: Gon-chan, what's up? Gonda: Kaori, could we meet up now? Kaori: Tonight? Sorry, weekdays are no good for me. Gonda: Please! The sooner the better. Kaori: Well, okay, if it's quick. Kaori: Thanks for waiting, Gon-chan. Kaori: What's wrong? Gonda: Kaori, let's date and eventually get married! Kaori: Do you mean that? Gonda: Of course I do! Of course. Kaori: Gon-chan, come with me. teacher: Oh, Ema-san. Hello. Kaori: Sorry I'm a little late. teacher: Mok-kun, look who's here for you. Kaori: Working while raising a child isn't easy. Kaori: Gon-chan, you still mean it? Kaori: Because I'm a single mother. Kaori: It's okay, don't force yourself. Kaori: See ya, Gon-chan. Takuya: Single mother? Gonda: It doesn't bother me at all. Gonda: I-I might have panicked for a moment, though. Takuya: So, what'll you do? Gonda: What'll I do? Well... Gonda: I've got to talk to Kaori again. Gonda: I can afford to support a child. Komiya: Gonda-san. Komiya: You seem kind of down today. Gonda: N-Nothing's wrong. Komiya: No? Okay. waitress: You can get drinks over there. Gonda: Sure, thanks. Gonda: Kaori sure was affectionate with her kid. Gonda: What look did I have on my face back then? Gonda: Kaori... Ichika: Gon-chan? Ichika: Gon-chan? Gonda: Y-Yes. Ichika: You look just like she described you. Ichika: I'm Ichika, a friend of Kaori's. Gonda: Her friend? Ichika: Right. She and I use the same day care. Ichika: And so, Kaori said she couldn't come today. Ichika: I'm sorry. Ichika: I have a message from her. Ichika: She said, "Don't worry about it." Ichika: She also said, "Thank you." Gonda: Does she not like me anymore? Ichika: Huh? Ichika: I'm not really sure. Ichika: Were the two of you dating? Gonda: No, it wasn't like that. Uh... Ichika: But listen, Gon-chan. Ichika: It's a big decision, letting someone meet your kid. Ichika: I'd use my kid to scare away a guy who won't take a hint, Ichika: but Kaori's not that sort of person. Ichika: Sorry, Gon-chan. Ichika: I guess it's not my place to say. Gonda: Master, I'm going to stop talking about marriage and stuff. Gonda: When it comes to marriage, I was all talk. Gonda: I wasn't ready at all. Takuya: I doubt anyone can be ready for that stuff. Gonda: Kaori had faith in me, and I flinched. Gonda: I really regret it. Gonda: I went and hurt Kaori's feelings. Gonda: I'm the worst! Takuya: No, Gonda. You're amazing. Takuya: Truly amazing. Takuya: Have I ever taken Honjoji-san into consideration this much? Takuya: Enough to move me to tears? : --------------- EP 09 --------------- Gonda: Master, I'm going to stop talking about marriage and stuff. Gonda: When it comes to marriage, I was all talk. Gonda: I wasn't ready at all. Takuya: I doubt anyone can be ready for that stuff. Gonda: Kaori had faith in me, and I flinched. Gonda: I really regret it. Gonda: I went and hurt Kaori's feelings. Gonda: I'm the worst! Takuya: No, Gonda. You're amazing. Takuya: Truly amazing. Takuya: Have I ever taken Honjoji-san into consideration this much? Takuya: Enough to move me to tears? Takuya: You should talk to her again for real. Takuya: It's what I'll do too. Rika: I can't bring myself to call him. Rika: How should I respond? Takuya: Please be my girlfriend. Rika: The more time passes, the more thoughts fill up my head. Rika: I really should have answered him then and there. Rika: If I even can answer him. Rika: Oh! Rika: Another day's liable to end with no resolution! Rika: I need to call him before I get home, or else! Nao: Rika-san! Nao: I'm sorry for inconveniencing you the other day! Nao: I've been waiting for you to come home! Rika: Nao-san. Nao: First I invite myself over, then I pass out! Nao: I can't remember a thing! Rika: Um, exactly how much do you remember about that night? Nao: Let's see. Nao: I remember having about three drinks. Rika: That was so early on. Nao: So, what happened after that? Rika: That's a good question. Nao: Huh? Rika: I'm not sure what I should do. Ritsu: Rika-san, I want you to live as you see fit. Ritsu: A life of freedom! Rika: I'm not good at making decisions. Rika: I've spent so much of my life not making them. Nao: Rika-san, do you want to try glass-making? Rika: Huh? Nao: My studio offers hands-on workshops. Nao: You're welcome to try one for free, as my apology for the other day. Nao: Glass-making will make all your troubles disappear! Rika: Glass-making? Nao: Rika-san, come on in! Rika: Uh, I've never worked with glass before. Nao: No worries, I'll teach you how. Nao: We're getting it ready, so hold tight. Nao: Oh, this is my mentor. Hoshi: Name's Hoshi. Nao: I made some of those. Nao: But she made some of them too. Rika: It occurred to me before, but your work is very beautiful. Nao: You can do it too, Rika-san. Nao: You can, you can! Nao: Let's have some fun! Nao: Time to get started. Nao: The glass can reach 1300˚C, so I'll do the dangerous parts. Rika: A-All right. Nao: The glass is inside here. Rika: Wow, that's incredibly hot. Nao: Now it's time to blow. Nao: Blow slowly, so you don't run out of breath. Rika: Right. Nao: Go for it. Nao: Very good! Nao: Next, blow gently at first. When I give the signal, blow hard! Nao: Now! Nao: Yay! Success! Nao: Here. Rika: Th-The tension and heat are intense. Nao: Rika-san. Nao: Next, we'll make the base. Nao: Are you doing okay? Rika: I'm good. Let's keep going! Nao: Okay, time to make the base. Nao: You press a wooden paddle against the glass. Nao: The trick is to move your hands in sync. Nao: Forward, back. Forward, back. Rika: Okay. Rika: Move my hands in sync. Rika: Move my hands in sync. Rika: Move my hands in sync. Nao: That's the way! Well done, Rika-san. Rika: Move my hands in sync. Rika: Move my hands in sync. Rika: Move my hands in sync. Nao: Okay, great work! Nao: I'll handle the finishing touches, so feel free to take a break. Rika: Th-Thank you. Rika: Nao-san's amazing. Rika: I was frazzled the whole time, thinking I'd mess up. Rika: It might be the first time I've felt such nervousness. Rika: But I sort of feel refreshed. Rika: Who knew becoming absorbed in something could feel so good? Rika: I don't understand human emotions. Rika: It's the same as with my parents. Rika: That's why I have them turned off. Rika: If I turn off my own feelings, I won't be let down. Rika: Becoming absorbed and turning off. Rika: They're not the same thing. Rika: Hope for nothing, expect nothing. Rika: If I switch them off, I won't make Mom worry. Rika: But by ceasing to put my feelings out there, Rika: I wound up becoming someone who can't decide anything for herself. Ritsu: Rika-san, be more confident. Ritsu: You're a very smart girl. Ritsu: Rika-san, I want you to live as you see fit. Ritsu: I want you to live as you see fit. Rika: "Live as I see fit." Easier said than done. Rika: There's no changing my personality at this point. Nao: Thanks for your patience! Nao: It's done, Rika-san! Rika: I-It's considerably lopsided. Nao: It's still amazing for someone's first time! Nao: Right, Master? Nao: That means it's very good. Rika: It does? Nao: There's no 100% right answer with glass. Nao: You just have to make what you like. Nao: I think your glass is nice, Rika-san. Nao: Please use it! Rika: All right. Nao: Okay, I'll deliver the glass once it cools. Rika: Thank you for this. Rika: I wonder what I'll use the glass for. Rika: Okay, let's do this. Ritsu: Rika-san! Rika: Mom! Ritsu: It's been a while. Ritsu: Sorry to keep you waiting. Rika: I only just got here myself. Ritsu: This is a nice café. Do you come here often? Rika: Y-Yes. Rika: You have a lot of bags. Ritsu: I do. I have a consultation after this. Ritsu: For interior consults, it always makes an impression if you have the goods on hand! Ritsu: That's why I bought loads of stuff overseas. Ritsu: I aim to always land the contract! Rika: Sounds like your interior coordinator work is going well. Ritsu: Here's a souvenir for you. I bought it in Belgium. Rika: Th-Thank y— Ritsu: Wait, I'm not sure it's your size. Ritsu: Rika-san, stand up so we can check. Rika: Uh, r-right now? Ritsu: Of course. Ritsu: Ah, perfect! Good. Rika: We didn't need to do this here. Ritsu: I knew it would look good on you! Ritsu: This is genuine cashmere. Ritsu: I figured it would have to be good, so I wanted you to wear it. Rika: Th-Thank you. Ritsu: Thank goodness! Ritsu: I wasn't sure what I'd do had it not been the right size. Rika: As always, Mom has incredible vitality. Rika: I thought about asking her for a little advice, but no, I'll pass. Ritsu: And so, Rika-san. Ritsu: Oh, a hot soy latte, please. Ritsu: How are things lately? Rika: I'm managing, one way or another. Ritsu: Oh, that's good. I've been concerned. Ritsu: A travel agency is hard work, and I hear the pay isn't so good? Rika: R-Right. Ritsu: Why not go it alone, like me? Ritsu: I think you could do well as a freelance ticket agent. Rika: R-Right. Ritsu: You probably wouldn't have the corporate headaches. Ritsu: I bet it'd be great! Rika: L-Listen, Mom. Rika: I think I'd like to keep at it the way I'm doing it. Ritsu: You've given it thought, and that's what counts! Ritsu: It's your decision to make. It's your life, after all. Ritsu: Rika-san, it's important to set goals. Ritsu: Not dreams, goals. Ritsu: If you accomplish goals one by one, you can achieve anything! Rika: Mom's been driven like this for forever. Rika: And she's amazing for raising me on her own. Ritsu: Excuse me. waitress: Yes? Ritsu: Would it be all right if I took some photos here? waitress: Oh, sure. Rika: Mom's always facing forward, always right. Rika: But it doesn't seem like I can be the same way. Rika: I have no wild dreams and no friends. Rika: Simply looking at maps is enough to make me happy. Rika: And content. Rika: I can't become the kind of person she wants me to be. Ritsu: By the way, Rika-san. Ritsu: Aren't you going to get married? Rika: I'm afraid there's no sign that will happen. Ritsu: Oh, no? Ritsu: I thought maybe you already had someone in mind. Ritsu: I failed at marriage and caused you a lot of hardship. Ritsu: That's why... Ritsu: you can't mess up your choice of partner. Ritsu: You can't mess up... You can't mess up... Ritsu: You can't mess up... Ritsu: But don't mind me. Ritsu: If it's someone you choose, I'm sure they'd be wonderful. Ritsu: If you find someone like that, be sure to introduce me. Ritsu: I mean it. You have to! Ritsu: Oh yes, Rika-san. Ritsu: Don't you think this sofa and table are just to die for? Ritsu: Your apartment could use— Takuya: Sure enough, no answer. Takuya: Why? Takuya: I want to go out with you. Takuya: Wait, how can I even ask "Why"? Takuya: Of course she doesn't want to answer! Takuya: I'm the one who caused this, so what am I saying?! Takuya: I wonder if she's taking days off when I'm at the office to intentionally miss me. Takuya: But time-off requests are submitted at the end of the month, Takuya: and these sorts of coincidences aren't so uncommon. Takuya: If I try calling her again it'll just seem annoying. Takuya: And we've already been getting those suspicious calls as it is. Takuya: Hello! Takuya: Oh, Doctor. Takuya: Thanks for calling. Takuya: Kama's immunizations? Takuya: Well, what should we do? Takuya: Yes, that's right. Yes. Ritsu: Thanks for today, Rika-san. Rika: You take care too, Mom. Ritsu: I'll be in touch. Ritsu: Be sure to believe in yourself. Ritsu: You can do anything you want to, girl! Rika: R-Right. Ritsu: Bye. Rika: It's been a while since I've been showered with Mom power. Ritsu: Hello? Ritsu: My daughter said nothing's going on. Ritsu: Is that story about her getting married really true? Rika: Ohara-kun tried calling me. Rika: Twice, at that. Rika: I was so preoccupied with Mom, I didn't notice at all. Rika: B-But then, I didn't think he would call me. Rika: I also barged in like a barbarian when I failed to notice his text. Rika: Here we are again. Rika: I at least need to return his call. Rika: What do I say? Rika: "Sorry I didn't notice your calls?" Rika: Or "Sorry I never gave you an answer from that night?" Rika: Or... Ritsu: You've given it thought, and that's what counts! Ritsu: Rika-san, you're a clever person. Ritsu: Clever person... Clever person... Rika: Or maybe "I'm sorry I'm such a foolish person." Rika: I wonder what Ohara-kun sees in me, anyway. Rika: I'm sure he must have the wrong idea. Rika: So, in other words, this unusual fake-marriage situation Rika: is making him see a false image. Rika: Yes, it's misattribution of arousal. announcement: Akihabara, Akihabara. Rika: I'm sure he'll be disappointed once he gets to know the real me. announcement: Thank you for riding. announcement: This is Akihabara. Rika: I mean, I'm no big deal. announcement: This train stops at every station. Rika: So, what did he see in me anyway? present-day Rika: It was the same that time. present-day Rika: We were classmates, but he and I had never really talked. high school Rika: Why the heck did he send a text like this? high school Rika: Did I do something worth asking me to meet up? high school Rika: Don't tell me he's going to say he's into me?! high school Rika: No, there's no chance. high school Rika: There isn't even a remote chance it's like that. high school Rika: But in that case, is this a prank?! high school Rika: Some kind of joke?! high school Rika: Maybe it's some new kind of scam! present-day Rika: I was so scared, I wouldn't leave the house for three days. present-day Rika: Good timing or bad, it happened to be a string of holidays. present-day Rika: Calls came in every day. present-day Rika: I holed up and hardly even ate anything. high school Rika: Then, after the holidays... Rika: The one who asked me to show up Rika: had waited for hours all three days in the sweltering heat, Rika: then ultimately collapsed with a bad bout of anemia. Rika: It was no prank, no joke. Rika: And of course, not a scam. Rika: That's right. announcement: Asakusabashi, Asakusabashi. Rika: This is how big a fool I am. Rika: I can't decide for myself. Rika: Hope for nothing, expect nothing. Rika: But why must I confirm this sort of thing this late? Rika: I've known since long ago just what I amount to! Rika: I had come to terms with that, Rika: so why must all these thoughts run through my head day after day? Rika: Why must Ohara-kun bother calling me?! Rika: Why must he say he's interested in me?! Rika: This nonsensical love and marriage stuff is distressing me! Rika: I need to break these chains of love immediately! Takuya: H-Honjoji-san?! Takuya: Wh-Why? Um... Rika: Ohara-kun! We should go on a date! Takuya: Huh? : --------------- EP 10 --------------- Rika: Why must Ohara-kun bother calling me?! Rika: Why must he say he's interested in me?! Rika: This nonsensical love and marriage stuff is distressing me! Rika: I need to break these chains of love immediately! Takuya: H-Honjoji-san?! Takuya: Wh-Why? Um... Rika: Ohara-kun! We should go on a date! Takuya: Huh? Rika: Tell me what day you have off next. Let's go then. Takuya: U-Um... Rika: We're going on a date! Is that okay?! Takuya: Yes... It's okay. Rika: Thank you. Rika: I'll tell you where it will be later. Rika: Bye. Rika: Oh, I'm sorry I couldn't take your calls. Takuya: I was right in the middle of despairing over whether she had ignored my calls, Takuya: and then, suddenly, a date? Takuya: C-Could this be her response to my asking her out? Takuya: But if so, that exchange was strangely tense. Takuya: And in the first place, why here? Takuya: I think that's— Rika: That's the Hamura Intake Weir. Takuya: Honjoji-san! Takuya: Oh, you wore leather shoes? Takuya: I did message you to dress for ease of walking. Takuya: Huh? Rika: I'm about to do a tour of the Tamagawa Aqueduct. Rika: If you get bored, you're free to leave. Rika: Here I go. Takuya: What?! Rika: I'm done being considerate and trying too hard. Rika: I won't be misled anymore by romance! Rika: I'm going to be my usual self today. Rika: Once he sees my typical behavior outside the office, Rika: Ohara-kun should realize he has the wrong idea. Rika: And then, I'll return to my calm life. Rika: This is the real-life me. Rika: Now, Ohara-kun. Rika: Prepare to be completely disappointed! Rika: Wow, the Tamagawa brothers! Takuya: What is happening? Takuya: Honjoji-san seemed so angry yesterday. Takuya: But she was also talking about going out on a date. Takuya: This seems like a strange mood for a date, though. Takuya: "The Tamagawa Aqueduct. Takuya: A waterway stretching from Hamura to Yotsuya, Takuya: dug by the Tamagawa brothers during the Edo period." Takuya: So, Honjoji-san. Takuya: Why are you doing a tour of the Tamagawa Aqueduct today? Rika: Because they covered it on Bochi Komori. Komori: Welcome to Bochi Komori. Komori: Today, we've come to the Tama River's Hamura Intake Weir, Komori: the starting point of the Tamagawa Aqueduct. lady announcer: Komori-san, who knew there was a place like this in the Tokyo Metropolis? Komori: You said it. lady announcer: It's amazing! lady announcer: The dammed-up water is flowing forcefully into the Tamagawa Aqueduct over there. Komori: Ah. lady announcer: Now, for today's topic. Komori: "How did the Tamagawa Aqueduct benefit the city of Edo?" Kusanagi: Perhaps some of our viewers learned about this in grade school social studies. Kusanagi: The Tamagawa Aqueduct was constructed in 1653 to deliver water to the city of Edo. Kusanagi: Today it's been designated a national historic site. Kusanagi: And believe it or not, it's still used as a water supply to this day. Rika: I'm a fan of that show, Rika: so on my days off, I often visit locations they feature. Takuya: Gotcha. I saw that episode of Bochi Komori too. Rika: Yes, you did say when we went to Aso that you're also a fan. Rika: I saw the Tamagawa Aqueduct frequently when I was in school, Rika: as I lived in Hachioji. Rika: I would walk along the river terraces around here. Rika: And I'm looking forward to today. Rika: How about it, Ohara-kun? Rika: That's a very boring day off, if I do say so myself! Takuya: I'm impressed. Takuya: I've watched the show, but I never go visit the locations. Rika: You know, I wonder if he saw last week's episode. Rika: The one about Hakone! Rika: No, no. I mustn't lose focus. Rika: Act normally, act normally. Takuya: What was that all about? Rika: This flow is still being used as a water supply. Rika: Oh, the Tachikawa terrace. Rika: From here, the Tamagawa Aqueduct crosses two cliffs Rika: and goes up over the Musashino Plateau. Rika: That's incredible engineering! Rika: G-Good. Rika: As I expected, he's bored. Rika: He can leave anytime! Takuya: This is the everyday Honjoji-san. Takuya: Hey, Honjoji-san... Takuya: Uh, Honjoji-san. Takuya: It's about lunchtime. Rika: The Kodaira Observation Point. Rika: From here, Tama River water passes through pipes, Rika: and is conveyed to the Higashi-Murayama Purification Plant. Rika: This is where the natural water flow ends. Rika: The low aqueduct bridge. Rika: This is the only place you can go right down to the aqueduct's waters! Rika: I can't wait! Rika: Although from this point onward, Rika: the flow is water reclaimed through the use of wastewater treatment. Rika: This water once supported the daily lives of the people of Edo. Rika: You route water through the empty wilderness, and then people gather to be near the water. Rika: It produces a whole new landscape. Rika: A single waterway creates a world. Rika: So amazing. Takuya: It sure is. Rika: What, you're still here?! Takuya: Oh, sorry. Takuya: I was looking up stuff about the Tamagawa Aqueduct, and I just responded on auto-pilot. Rika: I-I was totally off in my own world. Rika: Wait, what?! Rika: Was he watching while that whole fantasy played out?! Rika: I mean, I wanted to show him the everyday me, Rika: but I didn't want him seeing this. Rika: Uh, you must be bored. Rika: You don't have to force yourself to tag along. Takuya: W-Well, I'm enjoying it. Takuya: It's the first time I've ever seen you having so much fun. Takuya: Um, you really do love maps, huh? Takuya: In fact, am I getting in the way of things? Rika: Oh, no! No! Rika: Th-This can't be. Rika: There's no way he enjoys this. Rika: It's just a typical day of mine. Nothing special. Rika: There can't be a person like this. Rika: Ohara-kun, are you actually human? Rika: Or... are you some kind of phantom? Rika: What in the world are you, Ohara-kun? Takuya: Huh? Rika: You're weird for thinking this is enjoyable. Rika: All I'm doing is looking at waterways and surveying cliffs. Rika: I'm just having my own fun. Takuya: Uh, well... Rika: I can't understand myself when I'm with you like this. Rika: And so... Rika: please make this the last time we see each other. Rika: I'll take responsibility for the Alaska transfer. Rika: So let's put an end to this. Rika: That's what I wanted to tell you today. Rika: I'm afraid of who I am when I'm with you. Takuya: I see. Takuya: Then, this is it. Rika: Yes. Rika: Huh, what's going on? Rika: I feel like crying. Rika: What is this? Rika: It's always the same. Rika: I'm turning off my feelings again. Rika: Because I don't want to be disappointed. Rika: I don't want anyone disappointed in me. Rika: So I always turn them off. Rika: Is it right to do it this time too? Rika: It's not. It's not right at all! Rika: The truth is... The truth is... Rika: I want to be with Ohara-kun! Takuya: Should I just turn around and go? Takuya: I always do this. I always just accept it! Takuya: How long am I going to be afraid? Takuya: I don't even have anything. Takuya: I can't just leave. Takuya: I can't... just leave! Takuya: I can't lose someone important to me! both: Whaaaaaaaaaa?! Takuya: U-Um... Rika: I need a moment. Rika: Ohara-kun, how about we reevaluate? Takuya: Reevaluate? Rika: That's right. So many overly unexpected things have happened. Rika: Oh, this doesn't mean I'm angry. Rika: We weren't even friends to begin with. Rika: We were coworkers with differing seniority and fake-marriage partners. Rika: Am I right? Rika: Mere coworkers have no need to barge into one another's homes Rika: or go for nighttime walks in Aso. Takuya: T-True. Rika: And yet, somehow, that's how things played out. Rika: Do you know why? Takuya: Um... Now that you mention it, I'm not sure. Rika: I'm not sure either. Rika: That's why I planned today's date in order to simplify it all. Rika: Yet you claimed this plain old date is fun. Rika: When I suggested we don't see each other again, Rika: we instead held each other's hands and gazed at each other. Rika: How did we end up kissing?! Takuya: I-I'm not really sure why. Rika: You can have this map. Rika: Sorry, but please walk the rest of it alone. Takuya: Huh?! Rika: I'm going home to think. Rika: Oh, this doesn't mean I'm angry. Honest. Takuya: Honjoji-san, you're amazing. Takuya: How can you be so calm? Takuya: We went and kissed! Rika: W-We went and kissed! Kurokawa: Yes? Kurokawa: Ohara and Honjoji, you say? Kurokawa: Yes, I see. Kurokawa: Understood. both: G... both: G-Good morning. Takuya: Um, after you. Rika: No, after you. Takuya: Um... Rika: Okay then. Gonda: G'morning! Gonda: You two look great together this morning! Gonda: Hope I'm not intruding. both: Not at all, go on in. Komiya: Good morning. Isojima: I didn't get enough sleep. Saito: What's going on with this booking? Gonda: I submitted a request. Itsuki: Five items, finalized. Gonda: Thank you for that. Nonoyama: Honjoji-san, please process this. Rika: All right. Rika: Ohara-kun. Rika: Please confirm these hotels. Takuya: Oh, sure. Rika: Thank you. Takuya: Will do. Takuya: Is this the Las Vegas Bellagio? Rika: Yes. Um, let's see. Rika: Bellagio starts here, and from here, it's Caesars. Takuya: U-Understood. Takuya: It's no use. No matter what I do, I keep thinking about yesterday! Rika: Calm down, calm down! You're at work! Rika: No, there's no calming down! Rika: Not when the one I kissed is right in front of me! Rika: A full-grown adult can't let something like this shake her! Takuya: R-Right, I'm not some junior high student. Takuya: Oh no. If we're a mess, everyone's going to realize something happened between us! Takuya: Oh. Takuya: But we were doing the whole fake marriage thing in the first place. Kurokawa: Honjoji, Ohara. You got a minute? Rika: Yes. Kurokawa: I have something important to discuss with you two. : --------------- EP 11 --------------- Takuya: An in-depth report? Kurokawa: Right. Kurokawa: To recruit new graduates, we're doing a JTC company intro as an online project. Kurokawa: And it's called... Kurokawa: Our Worthwhile JTC Life! Rika: Our Worthwhile JTC Life? Takuya: What is that? Kurokawa: You've started living together, yes? Kurokawa: I want you to chronicle your home and work life as a blog on the site. Kurokawa: That way, people will know JTC is a company that's all about husband-and-wife work teams. Takuya: Seriously? Kurokawa: Oh, of course, only to the extent that you can. Kurokawa: It doesn't have to include anything about kissing or making out. Kurokawa: Well, no need make a big fuss over it. Kurokawa: Just be natural. Takuya: A web-based report? Talk about sudden. Rika: We're better off not doing it. Rika: For some reason, Kurokawa-san thinks we're living together. Takuya: But what if this is a trap? Takuya: To find out if our marriage story is true or not. Rika: Kurokawa-san suspects us? Takuya: That I don't know. Takuya: But I'm sure someone is watching us. Takuya: We received those weird phone calls multiple times. Rika: I think that makes it all the more dangerous. Rika: We keep getting into all these unexpected situations. Takuya: That's true. Rika: To put this in sumo terms... Takuya: Sumo? wrestler: Dosukoi! Dosukoi! Rika: In your mind, you're only going to take one step forward, Rika: but somehow you end up falling out of the ring. wrestler: Dosukoi! Takuya: That makes so much sense. Rika: If you're not careful, you could end up all the way out in Tokyo Bay. Takuya: Tokyo Bay?! wrestler: Dosukoi! Rika: If we live together and blog about it, there's no telling what might happen. Rika: That's why giving up might be an option now. Rika: I'll take responsibility for the Alaska transfer. Takuya: So, you're going to give up and go to Alaska? Takuya: I don't want to go there, Takuya: and I don't want you going there either. Takuya: I say we do Our Worthwhile JTC Life! wrestlers: Dosukoi! Dosukoi! Rika: The truth is, I think we should do this project too. Rika: But let's calm down and think about this. Rika: If we take on this project, it might mean we have to live together. Takuya: It would come down to that?! Rika: Kurokawa-san is already under that impression. Rika: In that case, your apartment is highly likely to be where it happens, Rika: in terms of living space and societal aspects. Rika: And I'm also concerned about Kama-chan. Rika: We have to be able to maintain his lifestyle expectations. Rika: I'm not good at snap decisions, so please allow me some time. Takuya: Yes, all right. man: Whoa, scary! woman 1: This is Benkei Nana Modori? woman 2: Looks like it'll fall. Rika: I never get bored of looking at this rock. Rika: It looks like it could fall at any moment, but it's been like this for ages. Rika: I'm sure it won't work. Rika: But... Rika: things have been messy, Rika: and so many things keep happening. It's like a deluge. Rika: We even kissed. Rika: Even now, I don't have my feelings sorted out. Rika: I'm sure if I live with someone now, it will mean a mountain of shame. Rika: But even if it won't work, I want to try. Takuya: I want to go out with you. Rika: Ohara-kun has reached out to me again and again. Rika: I have to make a decision! Rika: Are you ready, Ohara-kun? Rika: Here I go. Rika: I'm taking the plunge! Rika: Right into your world! Takuya: Come on, "allow me some time"? Takuya: It's been five days already, Honjoji-san! Takuya: Then again, this isn't unexpected. Takuya: One minute she can't stop talking, then she suddenly goes silent. Takuya: She went straight from a kiss to situational analysis. Takuya: I can never predict her next move. Takuya: I'm gradually reaching the point where nothing can faze me anymore. Takuya: It's amazing what you can get used to. Takuya: Honjoji-san. Rika: I know I took a long time. Rika: Let's do it! Rika: Our Worthwhile JTC Life! Rika: And so, I have this. Rika: Guidelines I made for today's project. Rika: I call it the Stay Within Bounds Plan! Takuya: The Stay Within Bounds... Plan? Rika: In order to safely create this JTC cohabitation report, Rika: I put together a draft plan concerning ways to prevent any and all trouble from occurring. Rika: It's just like traveling. Rika: The same way a trip has an itinerary, Rika: you and I need a plan since we're bad at socializing. Takuya: Th-That tracks. Rika: Let's go over this together and decide how to approach the online report. Takuya: All right. Rika: This isn't going to inconvenience Kama-chan? Takuya: Oh, it's fine right now. Takuya: Kama is in his favorite room. Rika: These are the three basic rules. Takuya: Uh, about this "Raise your hand before taking action" one— Rika: I wish to speak. Rika: In this way, we raise our hand and announce it before any action. Rika: I think this can protect against unforeseen accidents. Takuya: Um, in that case... Rika: Don't forget the hand. Takuya: Oh, right. I wish to speak. Takuya: Does this cover how we act inside this apartment? Takuya: We aren't going to do this at work, right? Rika: I wish to speak! Rika: That's right. Takuya: It kind of seems like prison. Rika: In broad terms, the goal is the same. Rika: As for where to cohabitate, when taking optics and Kama-chan's care into account, Rika: I still think your apartment is the way to go. Takuya: I agree. Rika: During this time, should we equally split the rent and utility bills? Takuya: Uh, that's... Takuya: Oh. You have your own apartment, so you needn't bother! Rika: Yes, but...! Takuya: Don't worry, it's okay! Rika: Let me at least help with utilities! Takuya: No, no, no. Rika: Yes, yes, yes! Takuya: Raising our hand each time is going to get tiring. Rika: That it is. Rika: Let's forgo it when we're having an ongoing conversation. Rika: All right, I will now set up the tent. Takuya: Tent? Rika: There are two people and a cat in this apartment. Rika: We have to make sure this isn't a burden, especially for Kama-chan. Rika: I will live in the tent, except when we're working on the report. Rika: As for where it wouldn't be inconvenient for Kama-chan... Rika: I will set up next to the window here. Takuya: R-Right. Takuya: I-I wish to speak! Rika: Yow! Takuya: U-Um, for today, what should we do about dinner? Takuya: Are you hungry? Rika: Right, dinner... Rika: What were we going to do about dinner? Takuya: I'll go buy something. Rika: Huh? Don't trouble yourself. Takuya: I was going to go shopping anyway. Rika: I'll leave that to you, then. Takuya: R-Right, I'll get going. Takuya: I-I can't handle the tension! Takuya: Are we really going to live together?! Rika: It's bigger than I expected. Rika: This has to be an inconvenience. Rika: Let's see, what's left for us to consider? Rika: K-Kama-chan! Rika: The true head of this household! Rika: Unless we get his permission, there'll be no report or anything! Rika: He's a timid one. Rika: I mustn't pay any attention or show any affection. Rika: Hold still, hold still. Rika: Kama-chan, I mean you no harm. Rika: I won't interfere with you one bit. Rika: Does this mean I've been accepted? Rika: Or not? Takuya: I-I'm home. Rika: W-Welcome back. Takuya: So, Honjoji-san. Takuya: I'm about to cook dinner. Would you care to join me? Takuya: Cook? Takuya: Oh. Takuya: Cook?! Takuya: Uh, yes! What do you say? Rika: Oh no. Rika: We should have figured out where this line was ahead of time. Rika: Right now it's an experiment to see how independent we'll be while living together. Rika: Unless we firmly draw the line on where our boundaries are, Rika: things will gradually erode, and unforeseen things will crop up! Rika: Just like the other day. Rika: But he's suddenly taking care of me. Takuya: Oops. Maybe she doesn't want to eat something someone prepared. Takuya: She bought her own food the last time she ate here. Takuya: Uh, it'll just be a simple dinner. You don't have to feel obligated to eat it. Rika: Oh, not at all! Rika: I'll have some! I certainly will. Rika: Things are falling apart already. Rika: I guess there's no avoiding it, though. Rika: What?! Rika: It's only been 15 minutes. Rika: You can make this much that quickly? Takuya: I usually prepare in advance, so there wasn't much to make. Takuya: Sorry that the rice was microwaved. Rika: Uh. Rika: Um, can I open a window? Takuya: S-Sure. Rika: I might smell like sweat after putting up that tent. Takuya: What was that all about? Does my apartment smell? both: Time to eat. Rika: Th-This is very good! Takuya: Thank you. Rika: I've never tasted anything like this. Is it ethnic? Takuya: It uses duqqa. Rika: Duqqa? You mean the Egyptian condiment? Takuya: That's right. I bought it at a bazaar in Cairo. Takuya: I like collecting spices. Takuya: I buy some every time I travel, so I have a lot of mystery spices. Rika: Wow, I didn't know Ohara-kun had such a hobby. Rika: When I travel, all I pay attention to is the terrain. Takuya: When I make things like spiced curry, I enjoy mixing these in different ways. Takuya: Like making potions when you're a kid. Rika: Making potions? What is that? Takuya: You didn't do that when you were little? Takuya: You make medicine by mixing things like pepper and leaves. Rika: So, that's the kind of kid he was. Rika: Wow, he has all sorts of spices. Rika: He's been to a range of countries. Rika: These are pretty. What are they? Takuya: Aren't they? They're chili peppers from Brazil. Rika: Th-The meal was great. Takuya: Oh, yes, it was. Rika: Boundaries, boundaries. Rika: And now, I'm faced with a big problem. Rika: I need to go to the bathroom! Rika: I'd also like to brush my teeth after eating. Rika: And change into something more comfortable! Rika: But I can't do those things here! Takuya: How goes it? I'm willing to do the dishes. Rika: Th-Things are fine. Rika: I can't use the bathroom with him so close by. Rika: O-Ohara-kun, listen! Takuya: Yes? Rika: I'm going to drop by my place. Takuya: Huh? Rika: I'm done with the dishes. I won't be gone long. Rika: See you then. Takuya: Now's my chance to use the bathroom! Takuya: I was so nervous. Takuya: This is how it feels to live together? Rika: Is this going to go on indefinitely? Rika: I didn't realize living alone... Takuya: ...could seem so relaxing. Rika: I'll exhaust myself if I have to run home for the bathroom every time. Rika: Maybe I'll do it at a convenience store. Rika: Let's see, things to decide on when I get back. Rika: There's so much, it's overwhelming. Rika: I've returned. Takuya: Oh, welcome back. Takuya: Honjoji-san, I was wondering. Takuya: What will you do about bathing? Rika: B-Bathing! Rika: I'd have to undress here. Rika: Not happening! I couldn't even manage to use the toilet! Rika: But not bathing could be a problem. Rika: And I'm already sweaty from putting up the tent and running to and from home. Rika: Plus it's hotter than expected inside the tent! Rika: Might as well go home again. Rika: But I just got back, so to go home right now would be weird! Rika: I-I can't decide! Takuya: Oh, um! I'm not saying you have to bathe here! Takuya: U-Uh oh. Did I say something weird just now?! Takuya: How should I have phrased it? Takuya: I don't know, I've never been in this situation! Takuya: I didn't mean anything weird by it! Rika: I-I can't decide! Takuya: Oh hey, how about a public bathhouse? Rika: A bathhouse! Takuya: There's one a short walk from here. Rika: All right, I'll do it there. Takuya: Hang on a minute! Takuya: I'll go too. Rika: Ohara-kun... Rika: I'll go buy toiletries, then. Takuya: Right. Takuya: I couldn't bring myself to send her to a public bath while I use my own at home. Rika: I was going to pretend to go to the bathhouse and drop by home instead, Rika: but now I have no choice. Rika: So, you can feel free to leave as soon as you're done. Takuya: Sure, all right. Rika: I'm sure he left already. Rika: You waited for me? Takuya: Uh, well, I thought maybe I should. Rika: Oh, thank you. Rika: Someone was waiting for me. That makes me happy. Takuya: Honjoji-san sure is pretty. Rika: Oh. Takuya: Sorry. Rika: After this... Takuya: ...what happens next? Rika: Is something going to happen? Takuya: Is something... going to happen? both: Something like... Rika: Well... Rika: Good night. Takuya: I can't sleep! Takuya: It felt like something was going to happen between us! Takuya: And yet, nothing did. Takuya: I can't wake her up. What am I doing? Rika: I can't sleep. Rika: Part of me wants something to happen, and part of me doesn't! Rika: And I'm starting to fry inside this tent! Rika: It has great insulation! Takuya: No way, there's no way I can send this! Takuya: What would I do if she saw this and went, "Huh?" Takuya: H-Honjoji-san, what's this supposed to mean?! Rika: I sent that because I couldn't stand the tension. Rika: Now how do I reply? Takuya: Does this mean "Let's talk," or does it mean "Stop rustling around?" Rika: I wonder how he interpreted it. Rika: It wasn't a big deal or anything. Rika: "Never mind. Good night." Takuya: "Talk to you again tomorrow." Takuya: No, not that. Not that! Rika: Um, um...! Rika: Is the tent making it too difficult to sleep? Takuya: Was I making too much noise? Takuya: Augh! I'm making her fret over me! Rika: Augh! What I texted was overbearing! Rika: I got impatient! Takuya: It's not like that. Takuya: It's not, it's not! Takuya: May I join you in there? Rika: May I join you out there? Takuya: C-Can't press it! Takuya: Honjoji-san?! Rika: I'm sorry. It's so hot in there I thought I would die. Takuya: Please, cool down outside! Rika: Th-Thank you. both: Grown-up romance is such a hassle. Takuya: Every little thing seems so important, I can't make any decisions. Takuya: If we... Takuya: If we went ahead and got married, maybe we wouldn't have to worry so much. Takuya: That's right. Takuya: Would it be so wrong if we did get married? Rika: Good night. : --------------- EP 12 --------------- Kurokawa: Looking good! Kurokawa: Our Worthwhile JTC Life! Rika: Thank you. Kurokawa: You look so happy, it makes me enjoy it too! Kurokawa: Must be your upcoming-wedding aura. Takuya: N-Nothing like that. Takuya: Would it be so wrong if we did get married? Takuya: Once I start thinking about that, it's all I think about. Takuya: I wonder what Honjoji-san thinks about it. Kurokawa: Okay, keep doing this same thing for another month. Takuya: Y-Yes, ma'am. Takuya: Well, let's keep at it. Rika: Uh, right. Kurokawa: Didn't I tell you? Kurokawa: Those two aren't in a fake engagement. Mamaru: I'm not the one who said so. Mamaru: The head office wanted to make sure. Mamaru: They said you never know with young people. Kurokawa: And I say again, it's not fake! Mamaru: I guess that means it'll be this kid. Kurokawa: Does it really have to be one of ours? Mamaru: Make up your mind already! Mamaru: Somebody has to go there! Mamaru: I mean, I know nobody wants to go anywhere cold. Mamaru: But we also can't open an empty branch, now can we? Mamaru: All we need is your okay to go this route, so could you finalize things soon? Gonda: What?! Me, go to Alaska?! Isojima: Looks like it. Gonda: W-Wait a minute! It's been decided?! Kitagawa: Well, it's a rumor anyway. Isojima: But that's what someone at the head office said. Gonda: But I haven't even been told yet! Itsuki: What's a good farewell gift? A down jacket? Gonda: Give me a break, Keisuke-san! Gonda: Th-This can't be true, can it? Gonda: It's not true, right? Takuya: Gonda? Rika: Going to Anchorage? Takuya: What am I doing turning a blind eye? Takuya: I must have known it would turn out like this! Takuya: Thanks to our false plan, somebody else will be going to Anchorage. Takuya: Sending Gonda away now seems unthinkable! Takuya: Should things end this way?! Rika: Ohara-kun, you think the rumor about Gonda-kun is true? Takuya: There's nothing wrong with this scheme. Takuya: Honjoji-san's plan is perfect, and we needed it at the time. Takuya: I just didn't bother to imagine... Takuya: It's not just Gonda. Nobody should have to go in our place! Takuya: I didn't see it at all. Takuya: I'm not the only one who'd be inconvenienced. Takuya: Everyone's the same. Takuya: They're all living their lives the best they can! Takuya: It was thanks to this scheme that I picked up on that. Takuya: Thanks to Honjoji-san. Takuya: Kurokawa-san, do you have a minute? Kurokawa: Ohara? Takuya: There's something I want to tell you. Takuya: I'm going to tell her our marriage is a lie. Takuya: I'll put an end to the whole thing. Kurokawa: Tell me what? Takuya: You know, something like this happened before. Takuya: The day the pool opened when I was a kid. Takuya: On the way home, there was a grilled squid food truck. Takuya: It was free to use the pool on its opening day. Takuya: But my mother made me bring some money, just in case. mother: Don't go spendin' this on food or nothin', now. Takuya: But... mother: Taku-chan. young Takuya: Mom! mother: You have fun at the pool? young Takuya: Yep. young Takuya: U-Uh, today, you hadta pay to get in, so I spent the money. mother: Oh. mother: What's that on your mouth? Looks like sauce. young Takuya: Huh? mother: Takuya. mother: I'm not angry because you bought food. mother: That was bad too, but why'd you lie about needin' the money? mother: You knew you'd done a bad thing, and you tried to hide it. mother: That's what I have a hard time forgivin'. father: Takuya, do you know full well why you got in trouble? father: Tell me in your own words. young Takuya: Uh, I went to the pool with my friends. young Takuya: After, there was this grilled squid. young Takuya: Uh, I bought some with Mom's money and ate it. young Takuya: A-And then... young Takuya: I lied to Mom and said that I spent it on the pool. Takuya: It wasn't so much that I bought the food. Takuya: It was that I lied to cover it up that made me cry from shame. Takuya: I haven't grown up at all, have I? Takuya: Kurokawa-san. Takuya: I'm not getting married at all. Kurokawa: Huh? Takuya: I-I was lying. Takuya: I didn't want to go to Anchorage, so I faked an engagement. Takuya: I gave no consideration to anyone else. Takuya: I deceived everyone! Takuya: I truly am sorry! Takuya: I'll be the one to go to Anchorage! Kurokawa: Okay, I hear you. Kurokawa: Come with me now. Kurokawa: In here. Takuya: Honjoji-san? Kurokawa: As it turns out, she told me the very same thing earlier. Kurokawa: That your marriage wasn't real. Kurokawa: And that she would go to Anchorage. Kurokawa: Looks like neither of you knew about this part. Kurokawa: In other words, you both wanted to avoid going to Anchorage so much, Kurokawa: you lied about getting married? Takuya: That's right. Kurokawa: I couldn't tell one bit! Kurokawa: Looks like you were stressing big-time over this. Kurokawa: But you don't need to worry anymore. Kurokawa: I'll go to Anchorage! Rika/Takuya: What?! Kurokawa: Don't make a fuss. Kurokawa: I've already told the head office, so you two won't have to go anywhere. Kurokawa: So, back to work! Kurokawa: Carry these! Kurokawa: Make it snappy! Takuya: Kurokawa-san's going to Anchorage? Rika: This settles things... but that's not okay! Itsuki: Please donate funds for Gonda's down jacket. Gonda: Keisuke-san! It's still not a done deal that I'm going to Alaska! Isojima: Oh, but Gonda-kun's a big guy. Wouldn't a sweater be enough? Kurokawa: Sorry to drag you out here. Takuya: It's fine. Kurokawa: I figured you might be concerned. Kurokawa: About the fact that I'm going in your place. Takuya: Very concerned! Rika: Without you, what will become of the Kinshicho Branch? Kurokawa: Our branch will be fine. Kurokawa: Everyone there is outstanding. Kurokawa: And besides... Kurokawa: Right now I'm excited! Kurokawa: Because I get to go on another journey! Kurokawa: I used to spend all my time traveling. Kurokawa: Asia, Africa, Europe—all over the world. Kurokawa: I love the sea, and I've seen so much. Kurokawa: Isn't it the same for you two? Kurokawa: You came to this company because you love traveling. Kurokawa: But now I'm married and running a branch. Kurokawa: I help others travel, but I no longer do it myself. Kurokawa: I spend every day in meetings, I manage projects and figures, Kurokawa: and I make my employees do unpleasant tasks. Kurokawa: Once I get home, I'm a good wife and daughter-in-law. Kurokawa: I have to balance work and home life. Kurokawa: I treat myself with one trip a year to the Maldives. Kurokawa: It's not that I hate that arrangement. Kurokawa: It's just, it occurs to me... Kurokawa: There's a clear, straight road stretching out ahead of me. Kurokawa: I walk along it, taking care not to step off of it. Kurokawa: This is my life now? Kurokawa: No, it's not! Kurokawa: I need more adventure than that! Kurokawa: Taking every path, overcoming every difficulty. Kurokawa: All in the name of seeing things I've never seen in places I've never been. Kurokawa: That's the joy of living! Takuya: Uh, but, is your family on board with this? Kurokawa: Well, we did start out as travel companions. husband: Huh?! You're going to Anchorage?! Kurokawa: Sorry, I've got to go cultivate Alaska. husband: It's kind of a relief. husband: It's like you've been stuck on the straight and narrow since we got married. husband: I thought I might be holding you back. Kurokawa: What a thing to worry about! husband: I'm jealous. Maybe I'll go to Alaska too. Kurokawa: You're welcome anytime. Kurokawa: And so, other than my husband's family, no worries. Takuya: I-Is that so? Kurokawa: Thanks for coming out here with me. Takuya: Kurokawa-san said all that, but does it really have nothing to do with us? Rika: That I don't know. Rika: But it seemed like she was telling the truth. Takuya: "Things I've never seen," huh? Takuya: I get that, now. Takuya: We've been on the biggest journey of our lives, these past two months. Rika: Well, there's no longer any need for our plan. both: Thanks for all you've done. Takuya: Thus, our journey came to an end. Rika: Maybe it's for the best that this plan is over. Rika: I doubt it would have worked until the end. Rika: It isn't good to go on lying indefinitely. Takuya: That's true. Let's put an end to the lies. Takuya: And let's think about what happens next. Rika: All right. Takuya: We'll need to tell everyone at work that it was a lie. Rika: Yes, we can inform them tomorrow. Takuya: Should we tell anyone at the head office? Rika: I think we'll have to tell Mamaru-san. Rika: Although I expect it will be rather awkward. Rika: Is it all right if we go together? Takuya: O-Of course it's all right. Takuya: Let's do that. Rika: Cost of the two cushions: ¥4180. Rika: The globe we got for the blog cost ¥3460. Takuya: Do we include the water bill? Rika: Let's add everything and calculate it. Rika: What do we do with the table, light, etc. we used for the blog? Takuya: Anything we aren't going to use, I'll sell online. Rika: That was relatively easy to sort out. Takuya: Well, it was only two months' worth. Rika: It almost feels like a dream. Rika: I suppose actual marriage is a lot harder. Takuya: Yes, I'm sure it is. Takuya: Even if it's fun for a short time, being together all the time must be too much. Takuya: You have to be attentive to each other constantly, and it's much easier to be alone. Takuya: I feel like I'd spend an eternity fretting. Rika: I'd be worried about work and money too. Rika: And you'd no longer have time for yourself or be free to go out whenever you want. Takuya: Married couples probably also have different values, Takuya: and there's bound to be lots of arguments over little things. Rika: Hanging out with family is troublesome too. Takuya: It's annoying when everyone says "congratulations," Takuya: and we can do everything by ourselves as it is. Takuya: The more I think about it, the more I reach the same conclusion. Takuya: It's fine not to get married. Rika: Yes, it feels like it's nothing but risk. Rika: It takes so much effort to live on your own as it is. Rika: So, to have to support someone else? Rika: Marriage is all an illusion. Rika: Well, the trains will start running soon. Takuya: Right. Takuya: A straight road continues on and on. Takuya: I just keep on walking, taking care not to leave that road. Takuya: This is my life... Takuya: Honjoji-san! Takuya: Honjoji-san! Takuya: U-Um, we're just coworkers. Not even friends. Takuya: But can we get married anyway?! Rika: Y-Yes, we can! Rika: We aren't even going out, but can we get married?! Takuya: Yes, we can! Takuya: Nothing amazing's happened to us like in a TV show, but can we get married?! Rika: Yes, we can! Rika: Maybe we didn't have any fated encounter or anything, but can we get married anyway?! Takuya: Yes, we can! Rika: Please just tell me one thing. Rika: Do you love me? Rika: I do so many weird things, and I'm always regretting it. Rika: I have no confidence in myself. Rika: But the truth is, there are many things I want to do and talk about with someone. Takuya: I do love you, Honjoji-san! Rika: And I... love you, Ohara-kun! Rika: I was thinking marriage was the finish line. Rika: But it's really a beginning, isn't it? Takuya: That's right. Takuya: You can begin at any time. Takuya: And so, Honjoji-san. Once again... Rika: You can call me "Rika." Takuya: Okay. Takuya: R-R-R... Takuya: R... Takuya: Rika-san, will you marry me? Rika: Yes. Rika: Let's start over again! Takuya: Yes. Rika: So, Ohara-kun, first things first. Takuya: Oh, so I'm still "Ohara-kun." Rika: Let's go apologize to everyone at JTC. Takuya: Right. both: We apologize! everyone: What?! Komiya: You weren't getting married and now you are?! Kitagawa/Isojima: Say what now?! someone: Do we say "congratulations" to this? Saito: Oh, so happy! someone: Why not? someone: How about another party at Bau Bau? Takuya: No, pass on that! Gonda: Congratulations, Senpai! Gonda: We don't have to worry about Alaska anymore, and you'll see! Gonda: I'll find my own happiness! Shinshi: For now... Shinshi: For now, I'll say "congratulations." Shinshi: But the day may come when that word becomes a curse. Kurokawa: All right! Kurokawa: Let's knock it out of the park again today! Kurokawa: Go on, take your seats. Takuya: Hello? voice: So, you're really getting married. voice: I knew from the start things would turn out this way. Takuya: Why do you make these calls? voice: I thought you were telling a silly lie. voice: That's all. voice: But then, this does seem appropriate for you two. Takuya: You couldn't be more right. voice/Itsuki: Sorry to cause you any anxiety. voice/Itsuki: And also, congratulations. Takuya: Thank you. Takuya: It's Rika-san! Asakusa Station! Takuya: R-Rika-san's glowing! Takuya: She's going to be... my wife. Takuya: Rika-san! Rika: Ohara-kun's... glowing! Rika: He's... going to be... my husband. Takuya/Rika: Bliss. Rika: Today, I was the attendant for a foreigner in Chiba, Rika: and a farmer we visited gave us produce. Takuya: That's a lot! Takuya: Okay, I'll carry it to your place. Rika: I'll carry half. Takuya: Don't worry, I've got it. Rika: I called him out here for something trivial. Takuya: She called me out here for something trivial. Takuya/Rika: Bliss. Rika: Oh, then Ohara-kun, I'll treat you to tea as thanks. Takuya: I appreciate that. Takuya/Rika: Bliss. both: Here we are, just having tea. Rika: Ohara-kun, can I do my Today's Five Minutes bit? Takuya: Go for it. Rika: A new island has emerged near Iwo Jima! Rika: It's so cool that the island Rika: is made of volcanic products like lava flow and rock lumps. Takuya: Wow. Rika: What's more, just when it seemed activity had stopped Rika: and the waves and such would make it shrink, Rika: signs were seen that it would become active again! Takuya: Far out. Rika: The Hawaiian Islands were formed by volcanic activity and plate movement, Rika: but when you think about it, how much lava must have to erupt to form islands that big? Rika: By the way, Indonesia also has many volcanic islands. Takuya: Oh yeah? Rika: He seems to have so much fun listening. Rika: I feel like I could keep talking forever. Takuya: Rika-san talks about such interesting things. Takuya: I feel like I could keep listening forever. Takuya/Rika: Bliss. both: This rules. Rika: I love how Ohara-kun walks so casually on the side next to the road. Takuya: I love how Rika-san always takes Kama into account. Rika: I love Ohara-kun's unruly hair! Takuya: I love Rika-san's profile! Rika: I love how broad Ohara-kun's shoulders are! Takuya: I love listening to Rika-san's footsteps! Takuya: I love seeing our shadows walk side by side! both: I love how we can just be together like this. Takuya: Rika-san, since we're here, let's cut through the park. Rika: Sounds nice. Rika: Um... Takuma: Rika-san. Takuma: Sorry, I was just now leaving. Rika: Good morning, Ohara-kun. Takuya: Good morning, Rika-san.
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# RigAV1 edits : --------------- EP 01 --------------- Komiya: Hello, welcome to JTC! Isojima: A family trip to Hawaii? How lovely! Isojima: Right now we recommend Hawaii Island. Isojima: Oahu is nice too, but go for the Big Island! Komiya: Thanks for your patience. Please have a seat. Isojima: It has all the shopping and nature you could ask for. Nonoyama: Hello there! Isojima: Take a look at our wonderful trip packages. Nonoyama: We also recommend Saipan. Shinshi: Gonda-kun, they haven't canceled, have they? Shinshi: Have they?! Gonda: It'll be fine, Shinshi-san. Saito: Good morning, Kurokawa-san. Kurokawa: Good morning. mob B: How many seats are left in the QR CMN? mob D: The group canceled?! mob C: Eight. Kurokawa: It's quiet in here. Kurokawa: Hey, Ohara. Kurokawa: Ohara! Takuya: Y-Yes, ma'am? Kurokawa: Confirm hotel reservations for this summer tour package. Takuya: W-Will do, Branch Manager. Kurokawa: Respond right away, and make eye contact! Takuya: Y-Yes, ma'am! Kurokawa: Stop zoning out. We're busy here. Kurokawa: I swear... Takuya: I'm not zoning out. Takuya: I was considering how to respond. Takuya: If you'd waited another second... Takuya: Maybe it's my habit of lagging slightly behind in conversation, Takuya: but it feels like I'm also falling behind in life. Komiya: Ohara-san. Komiya: Good morning. Komiya: I'll leave these Hawaii yachting documents here for you. Shinshi: Thanks a bunch. Takuya: I missed my chance to say thanks again. Komiya: No problem. Takuya: Not that it was worth taking up her time. Takuya: Honjoji-san?! Takuya (aloud): Hello, this is Ohara with JTC. Takuya (internal): I'm working diligently! I'm not slacking! Takuya (aloud): About the Hawaii yachting. Right. Takuya: Kama, I'm home. Takuya: Here's your food. Takuya: Kama, Honjoji-san glared at me again today. Takuya: She's only been there a year longer than me, but she gives me those silent menacing looks. Takuya: Kama-kun, I'm already in my fourth year of work. Takuya: When are coworkers going to stop getting mad at me? Takuya: Not that asking a cat is going to help. Takuya: Kama, come watch TV with me. Takuya: Spending time with you like this is so nice. Komiya: A travel agency starts its day with cleaning! Itsuki: Komiya-chan, you're so peppy. Komiya: Okay, get to mopping. Itsuki: Thanks. Takuya: I'm not slacking! I'm not! Takuya: I am cleaning! Rika: Did I scare him again? Rika: I suppose he thinks I'm a frightening person. Rika: I have this thing where I unconsciously stare at people. Rika: It's not like I'm doing it on purpose, Rika: but I can't think of anything to say. Nonoyama: I'm sorry, Honjoji-san! Gonda: Did I do something bad? Rika: No, I mean, I'm not angry. Rika: But I'm not smiling either. Rika: Oh well, it's not worth taking the time to explain. Rika: Alone at last! Rika: I thought that I could just look at maps all day in the Planning Department, Rika: but that's not how it turned out at all. Rika: So much fun for ¥435! Rika: Maps are the best! Kurokawa: We will now begin today's morning assembly. Kurokawa: First off, Mamaru-san from the head office has something important to say. Takuya: Someone from the head office? Mamaru: Everyone, thank you for your hard work. Mamaru: We find ourselves now in the Reiwa era, Mamaru: and competition continues to heat up. Mamaru: So as for our company, uh... Kurokawa: As of this summer, JTC will up its focus on North America. Kurokawa: The Alaska area in particular. Kurokawa: Alaska touches the Arctic, and its cities such as Juneau and Fairbanks are popular. Kurokawa: And so, someone from this office is going to become manager Kurokawa: of the Anchorage Branch that's going to open next year! Takuya: S-Say what?! Gonda: Anchorage? Itsuki: We're getting sent to Alaska? Mamaru: Oh, but it's a pretty place. Mamaru: It has icebergs, glaciers, dog sleds... employees: That's the North Pole! Kurokawa: It's a little far to be separated from family, Kurokawa: so we'll select someone who's unmarried. Kurokawa: Would anyone like to volunteer?! Gonda: Unmarried? Kitagawa: Then I'm off the hook. Isojima: How about you, Saito? Saito: Oh, no. Kurokawa: There aren't any volunteers? Takuya: Excuse me. Saito: Ohara, are you going? Takuma: I-I... can't go. Kurokawa: Huh? Ohara? Takuya: I-I, well... Takuya: I have a cat. Kurokawa: A cat? That's not a reason. Kurokawa: You barely ever speak up, Kurokawa: and now you make me wonder how you even view your job. Kurokawa: Everyone, give this some serious thought! Kurokawa: Because one of you is going! Komiya: Alaska? What a surprise! Itsuki: Traveling there might be great, but living there is another matter. Komiya: It's three or four years at the least. Isojima: Kamoi-san has been stuck in Tahiti for ten years now, with no replacement in sight. Kamoi: Please send me home. Please send me home! Komiya: Hey! Komiya: I know how to guard against going to Alaska! Gonda: Seriously? Komiya: Just get married! Komiya: They prefer someone who's single, after all. Itsuki: Good idea. Komiya-chan, will you marry me? Komiya: Oh, what a thing to say! Takuya: Never mind marriage, I don't even have any female friends. Takuya: I'm in trouble. Lots of trouble. Rika: It's 5,500 km to Anchorage. That's too far. Rika: I don't even communicate well in Japan. Forget Alaska. Rika: And I hear the mosquitoes there are monsters. Rika: What do I do? Rika: This is a matter of life and death for me. Rika: And it's not like I have any pull at work. Rika: Everywhere in the world is fun on a map. Rika: But actually going out in public doesn't interest me at all. Rika: I bet it's cold in Alaska. Takuya: It was scary at the vet, huh, Kama? Takuya: But for the time being, you're... Takuya: Honjoji-san? Takuya: N-No, there's no need to be nervous. Takuya: We're not at work today. If I slack off... Takuya: it's okay. Takuya: Excuse me, Honjoji-san. Takuya: Thank you for all your help. Takuya: I'm leaving the company. Rika: You quit? Takuma: Oh, no, I plan to tell Kurokawa-san on Monday. Takuma: S-See you. Rika: Um, is that... Rika: because your cat is important to you? Takuya: Yes, it is. Takuya: He's finally willing to show his tail to me. Rika: His tail? Takuya: Other cats would pick on him. Takuya: He was a mess when I got him. Takuya: It took forever for him to open up to me. Takuya: But lately, he's at least started showing his tail. Takuya: I can't go and abandon him now. Rika: There's no one who can look after him? Rika: A girlfriend or family member? Takuya: No, not at all! Uh, I... Takuya: I'm sorry for always being unsociable. Takuya: Bye. Rika: Um! Rika: Do you know what the summer temperature is in Anchorage? Takuya: Huh? Rika: It's 18°C. A little chilly. Rika: What I'm trying to say is, well... Rika: Why don't... Rika: we get married? Rika: Why don't we get married? Takuya: Huh? Rika: Huh? Takuya: Huh? Rika: Huh? Takuya: No, I'm asking you. Rika: Oh, right. Takuya: Did she just say "married"? Takuya: Married? Rika: He's surprised. And I admit, it was a wild thing to say. Takuya: Huh? Rika: Huh? Takuya: U-Um, what do you mean by "married"? Rika: I don't mean a real marriage. Just pretend. Takuya: Pretend? Rika: That's right. I could never handle the Anchorage Branch. Rika: But if I'm ordered to go, I have no grounds for refusal. Rika: It's the same for you, isn't it? Rika: If you can't be apart from your cat, Rika: we could get married and then not have to go to Alaska. Rika: Kurokawa-san was saying unmarried people will be prioritized. Rika: So if we were to make it so we're married... Takuya: I hadn't thought of that. Takuya: No wait, I could never. A pretend marriage? Takuya: I've hardly ever even spoken to Honjoji-san! Rika: Now I've gone and said it all. Rika: There's no backing out now. Takuya: Is a fake marriage really going to work? Rika: I'm confident it will. Rika: I shouldn't say this, but we don't stand out at work. Rika: If we say we're getting married, I doubt anyone will show much interest. Rika: The Anchorage Branch opens in a year. Rika: If we say we're getting married and then make it through several months, Rika: there'll be no more talk about the transfer, Rika: and by then, hardly anyone should care anymore about our marriage. Rika: I think we'll be okay to let things die down, then pretend it never happened. Takuya: You know, you have a point there. Rika: Right. Takuya: Is this actually a good idea? Takuya: I want to keep my job, and I'll get to stay with Kama! Takuya: Well, I'm on board with trying it. Takuya: The fake marriage. Rika: Thank you, let's give it a go. Rika: So, tomorrow at 8:45, let's meet at the street-side entrance. Rika: We'll notify Kurokawa-san of our marriage there. Rika: I'll move things forward from here, Rika: so Ohara-kun, you basically don't need to do anything. Takuya: What? Takuya: There's nothing for me to do? Rika: There is not. Rika: I proposed this idea, so you can leave it to me. Rika: If you'll excuse me. Takuya: Th-That was so businesslike. Takuya: You know what, I had no idea Honjoji-san was such a bold person. Takuya: It's surprising. Rika: It's now or never. Kurokawa: What?! Kurokawa: Married?! You two?! Rika: Y-Yes. Rika: I need to tell her the way I planned. Rika: The two of us would like to keep this quiet and low-key, Rika: so as not to cause any trouble. Kurokawa: Wow! Congratulations! Kurokawa: No way, I didn't notice at all! Kurokawa: When did you start dating?! Kurokawa: And Ohara! I never thought you had it in you! Kurokawa: Way to prove me wrong! Takuya: U-Um... Kurokawa: What a great pair you make! Kurokawa: What a great pair! Kurokawa: You've made my day! Komiya: Excuse me, Kurokawa-san. Kurokawa: Well, I'm sure there's a lot ahead of you, Kurokawa: but I'm happy to offer any advice. See ya! Takuya: She was unbelievably happy. Rika: Yes. Rika: So far, the plan's a success. Takuya: Huh? Rika: She believes we're going to get married. Rika: You don't need to worry, I'll make sure this works. Shinshi: Hello. Shinshi: What?! Another accident?! Shinshi: They're going to cancel on us! Isojima: Shinshi-san, calm down. Itsuki: Please hurry and update the site. Kurokawa: Ohara, Ohara. Takuya: Y-Yes, ma'am. Kurokawa: We're having trouble filling these Hawaii hotel rooms. Kurokawa: Could you quickly come up with a plan? Takuya: Will do. Kurokawa: I'd like you to help him, Honjoji-san. Rika: Yes, ma'am. Kurokawa: Please do, then. Kurokawa: Saito, you got a minute? Saito: Yes, ma'am. Kurokawa: Listen, about what I asked you for the other day, Kurokawa: how's it coming? Saito: It isn't finished yet. Takuya: Done. Rika: That took a long time. Takuya: Yes. Takuya: Hello? Kurokawa: It's done? Oh, good! Kurokawa: Right now we're meeting up at the usual Italian place. Kurokawa: Would you mind bringing it there? Kurokawa: Make sure Honjoji-san comes with you. Takuya: The usual Italian place? Rika: Oh, that would be Bau Bau. Rika: Let's go. everyone: Congratulations! both: A surprise party? Kurokawa: Are you surprised? Kurokawa: We all put it together! Saito: Come on, you two, sit in the middle. Isojima: You're the stars today! Takuya: Th-This isn't good. Takuya: What do we do now? Rika: Ohara-kun. Rika: There's no escaping this. Rika: Let's just run with it. Takuya: Huh? Rika: We can't afford to let them set the pace. Rika: Let's return fire at max excitement! Takuya: Max excitement? Takuya: Is that something we can do? Rika: Don't worry. Rika: I take full responsibility for this. Just give me a little time. Kurokawa: So, in celebration of their engagement! Rika: I'm going to go charge up my excitement. everyone: Cheers! Takuya: Charge up her excitement? Takuya: Is that something she can do?! Itsuki: Senpai, could you tell us the whole story? Gonda: Tell us how you fell in love! Takuya: Uh, well... Isojima: You happy boy, you! Takuya: Uh, well, see... Gonda: Happy boy! Komiya: Still, I can't help but be surprised that Ohara-san and Honjoji-san are an item. Kurokawa: Komiya-chan, aren't you suspicious? Komiya: Huh? Kurokawa: It's too sudden, this engagement. Kurokawa: The whole timing of it. Kurokawa: It really is fishy. Kurokawa: I bet... Kurokawa: there's a bun in the oven! Itsuki: I'm impressed, Ohara-san! Gonda: Yeah, I had no clue! Isojima: Don't tell me it's a shotgun wedding? Takuya: Th-They're going to tear me apart. Takuya: I've got to find a way to escape! Rika: Everyone, thank you for being here today. Rika: As thanks, I'm going to sing! Rika: My love is a Mercator... Takuya: Th-This is Honjoji-san at max excitement! Takuya: Or, not so much. Takuya: That singing that sounded like it was coming from Hades brought the place to a standstill. Takuya: She had probably never sung in front of people before. Takuya: But her only choice was to sing. Takuya: To me, she seemed downright heroic. Takuya: A-Are you all right? Rika: Yes. I drank a little too much. Rika: I will never sing karaoke again. Takuma: R-Right. Rika: I— Rika: I-I'm sorry! Takuya: Uh, it's okay. Rika: Bye. Rika: Today's the worst day of my life. Rika: I want to die. Just curl up and die! Takuya: Should I have made sure she got home? Takuya: I could say "thank you" or "good night," at least. Takuya: It's still not too late to do so. Takuya: I could have helped her out by singing a duet with her back there. Takuya: Why didn't I get up and join her? Takuya: I'm so pathetic. Takuya: How our love started? Rika: Yes, the story of how we met, and eventually decided to marry. Rika: It'll be made-up, of course. Takuya: Good point. Takuya: We don't know what we'll be asked, or when. Rika: And so, please fill out this profile. Rika: I have tomorrow off, so I will go gather materials. Takuya: Materials? Rika: Yes, in YHM. Rika: With Yokohama as the setting, I'll think up a story for our first date and proposal. Rika: It's just like making a pamphlet for work. Rika: First, the tale of how we got together. Rika: Wow, Ohara-kun wrote very precise responses. Rika: He's 24. Rika: Two years younger than me, and yet such firm character. Rika: Ohara-kun... Rika: I tried to conjure him up for this imaginary date, Rika: but of all things, I can't remember his face. Rika: Even though we've worked across from each other for two years. Rika: Is this how little interest I have in other people? Rika: Just how heartless am I? Rika: No matter how much I refine this fake project, Rika: there's no way it's going to turn out well. Rika: Ohara-kun, I'm sorry. Rika: I got you to go along with this dumb idea, Rika: and I really am sorry that it will crash and burn. Rika: But we can't call it off now. Rika: It's going to cause more and more trouble. Rika: What am I supposed to do? Takuya: H-Honjoji-san. Rika: O-Ohara-kun! Takuya: U-Um, please let me help you come up with the love story! Takuya: So, do you like Ferris wheels? Rika: No. Rika: I don't particularly like them, but there's something I want to do. Takuya: I-I see. Takuya: Honjoji-san has concrete ideas about this. Takuya: I shouldn't have come after all. Takuya: What's that nice smell? Takuya: Is it the scent of her hair? Rika: I got a lot of materials today. Rika: Like the Red Brick Warehouse, and Landmark Tower. Takuya: L-Looks good. Rika: And also, there's something I found and bought along the way. Takuya: R-Rings? Rika: They're wedding rings, just not expensive. Rika: I think they'll make our wedding story more convincing. Takuya: I-I'm sweating now. Takuya: If we put these on, it'll be like we're really getting married. Rika: Go on, Ohara-kun. Takuya: She didn't hesitate at all. Takuya: She went to the trouble of buying these? Rika: And I have a favor to ask of you. Rika: Could you think of what to say for a proposal? Takuya: Proposal?! Rika: That's right. Rika: I came up with how we got together and acquired some vignettes, Rika: but I haven't come up with the proposal at the end. Rika: My idea is that we ride a Ferris wheel, and when it gets to the very top, Rika: that's when you propose to me. Takuya: Th-That is romantic. Rika: It is. Rika: Would you mind being the one to think of the words you use? Takuya: I-I know I said I wanted to help with the project, Takuya: but suddenly, I have this important task? Rika: I'll think of something, if you can't do it. Takuya: Oh, I'll do it. Please allow me to. Takuya: It's too late to turn back now. Takuya: I need to think of something. Takuya: And I don't want to disappoint her by saying something boring. Rika: Uh oh, I might have stressed him out. Rika: I should have asked him to do something else. Takuya: U-Um! Takuya: H-How about these words? Rika: Y-Yes? Takuya: P— Takuya: Huh? I can't say it. Takuya: It's right there in my mind, but it won't come out. Takuya: If I say this, everything will change. Takuya: That's the way it feels. Takuya: These words are incredible. Takuya: I've heard them in countless TV shows, and yet... Takuya: I'm sorry. Takuya: I still haven't thought of anything. Takuya: Sorry. Takuya: I will think of something later. Rika: Uh, hey, it's okay. Rika: It's all okay. Rika: Ohara-kun, the view is beautiful. Rika: Today, I did lots of things I don't usually do. Rika: It was like an ordinary life. Rika: Ohara-kun, please take your time thinking of a proposal. Rika: I'll wait as long as it takes. Takuya: All right. : --------------- EP 02 --------------- Rika: Why don't we get married? Takuya: Huh? Rika: I don't mean a real marriage. Just pretend. Takuya: Pretend? Rika: That's right. Rika: Kurokawa-san was saying unmarried people will be prioritized. Rika: So if we were to make it so we're married... Takuya: Well, I'm on board with trying it. Takuya: The fake marriage. everyone: Congratulations! both: A surprise party? Takuya: H-How about these words? Rika: Y-Yes? Takuya: P— Rika: Ohara-kun, please take your time thinking of a proposal. Rika: I'll wait as long as it takes. Takuya: All right. Takuya: Kama, settle down. Takuya: Since yesterday, Kama won't leave my shirt alone. Takuya: Maybe Honjoji-san's scent got on it. Takuya: Wonder if I should put on the wedding ring. Takuya: Why wasn't I able to say anything? Takuya: Pretty pathetic, for a fake proposal. Takuya: It was like I had a lump in my throat. Takuya: What with someone that close, Takuya: gazing at me. Takuya: I can't do it. Rika: Wow! Rika: What a long beach! It even has dunes! Rika: It's not white sands and green pines, but it's nice. Rika: It took three and a half hours, but I'm glad I came! Rika: Look at those big wind turbines turning. Rika: The power of nature is amazing! man: I'll say! Rika: Whoops, I got a little carried away. Rika: Too many special events have happened lately. Rika: The party, crowds, the Ferris wheel, singing. Rika: It's stifling. Rika: I look at coastlines and collect maps, stones, and sand. Rika: Those are the sorts of things I love. Rika: Marriage is so dazzling, the idea is downright exhausting. Rika: Even if it is fake. Rika: Today, I'm going to enjoy some terrain. Rika: Leave me alone. Rika: It was like an ordinary life. Takuya: I'm too irresponsible. Takuya: Am I going to sit here forever and do nothing? Takuya: How old am I, again? Takuya: Is this how an adult acts? Takuya: H-Huh? Takuya: I put the ring on, and suddenly, my doubts are gone. Takuya: It's weird. Right now I feel like I could do anything. Takuya: No, there's something I must do as long as I'm wearing this ring. Takuya: I'll become a fine husband for Honjoji-san! Takuya: Yes, hello? phone voice: I know. phone voice: Your supposed marriage with Honjoji Rika-san. It's a complete lie. phone voice: I know all about it. Takuya: Uh, h-hey... phone voice: I'll send you both to Alaska! Takuya: What? Takuya: What is this? Rika: A threatening call? Takuya: I'm not sure if it was a threat or not. Rika: Do you know who it was from? Takuya: I couldn't tell. Takuya: The voice sounded synthesized. Takuya: I'm not even sure of their gender. Rika: They know about Alaska. Rika: That means whoever made the call must work here?! Gonda: Excuse me. Gonda: Ohara-san, do you have a minute? Takuya: G-G-Gonda?! What is it? Gonda: Well... Gonda: Would you mind if I came over tonight? Takuya: To my place? What for? Gonda: I just want to discuss something. Takuya: What's going on here? He's never done anything like this. Takuya: I-It's too suspicious. Gonda: What do you think? Can I come over? Takuya: Sure, by all means! Rika: We'd love to have you, Gonda-san. Takuya: Huh? You too, Honjoji-san? Rika: Of course, I'll come over too. Gonda: Look at you lovebirds. I wouldn't be intruding? Takuya: Not at all, not at all. Gonda: Thanks a lot! Gonda: See you tonight! Takuya: I'm sorry about this. Rika: M-Me too. Takuya: What is Gonda up to? Rika: Is Gonda-kun the one who made that call? Takuya/Rika: We have to keep him from finding out! Takuya: Kama, listen. This is important. Takuya: Some of my coworkers are coming over here. Takuya: I know it's probably inconvenient for you, but please bear with me. Takuya: Please, Kama! This is so important! Takuya: My future and yours are riding on it. Takuya: I'll make it up to you! Takuya: I'll put Nyaru on your food for a month! Takuya: I'll also stop sniffing you! Rika: Did your cat give his consent? Takuya: Well... Takuya: "Whatever. I'll put up with it for about an hour." Takuya: That's the look he gave me. Rika: Aha. Rika: So, this is Ohara-kun's apartment. Takuya: Here. Takuya: You can use these slippers. Rika: Oh, don't make a fuss. Takuya: They're yours to use. Rika: I went and bought some camouflage supplies. Takuya: Camouflage? Rika: Items couples would be likely to use. Rika: I thought we'd use these to change this into a couple's apartment. Takuya: W-Wow. Rika: Let's hurry. Rika: This is a checklist of items. Rika: Please arrange them as you see fit. Takuya: "Operation Love Nest"?! Takuya: Honjoji-san doesn't mess around. Rika: A doorplate for the entrance! Takuya: Matching toothbrushes and cups at the sink, check! Takuya: I placed the paired cushions on the bed. Rika: Got it. Where's your cat? Takuya: He's in the adjoining room. Takuya: That's where he spends most of his time. Rika: I see. Takuya: We first met during rookie training, and that was in... Takuya: Singapore. Rika: My favorite kind of pancake is banana, and yours is strawberry and hazelnut. Rika: We're planning to honeymoon in Tahiti or the Maldives. Takuya: Profile confirmation, done. Rika: Agreed. Rika: Next are photos to decorate the apartment. Rika: I collected reference images from the internet. Takuya: W-Wow! Takuya: Well... Rika: I think that's good. Takuya: You know, Takuya: this is like the day before an event. Rika: That it is. Rika: Like a cultural festival from our school days. Takuya: Is this what your cultural festivals were like? Rika: Well, I was always a tree in a stage play. Takuya: It was more less like that for me too. Takuya: It's easy to really get into the tree role. Rika: And it has so much depth once you do. Rika: So, preparations are complete. Takuya: He can show up anytime! Takuya: There he is! Takuya: Hello! Rika: Welcome! Gonda: Hi, Ohara-san! Itsuki/Komiya: We're here too. Takuya/Rika: Three of them? Itsuki: Okay, one more time. Gonda: Congrats on getting engaged! Komiya: I bought lots of drinks! Takuya: Th-Thanks. Takuya: This is going to run long, Honjoji-san. Takuya: Isn't this a state of emergency? Rika: It's okay. Just do as we practiced. Takuya: So, Gonda. What did you want to discuss today? Gonda: Yeah, about that, Ohara-san. Gonda: Please teach me how to get hitched! Takuya: Huh? Gonda: I want to get married too, but it's not going well at all. Gonda: I thought I'd ask you for some pointers. Itsuki: Gonda is on seven online dating apps. Komiya: You use that many of them?! Gonda: Cut that out, Keisuke-san! Gonda: Komiya-chan heard you! Itsuki: Give up on those apps. Takuya: What's happening here? Itsuki: Oh, date photos. Gonda: That's in Yokohama. Komiya: How long have you been dating? Takuya: Since rookie training. Rika: Everyone, help yourself to snacks! Itsuki: Honjoji-san is... Gonda: ...smiling! Komiya: It's like she's filled with happiness! Gonda: This'll be one legendary marriage. Itsuki: I still can't believe no one at work realized. Rika: I-I need to use the restroom. Itsuki: Learn while you're here, Gonda. Gonda: I'm ready for my training, Master! Takuya: I wish someone would teach me. Takuya: I'm not sure what I should say. Takuya: Suddenly I'm surrounded by everyone, getting peppered with questions. Takuya: Is marriage that great? Takuya: I said I would get married, and I put on a ring, but that's all. Takuya: I haven't changed at all. Takuya: Is marriage... Takuya: Is marriage really that great? Komiya: It is amazing! Gonda: It sounds snide when you talk like that, Ohara-san! Gonda: You should just be happy about it! Komiya: That's right! Itsuki: They speak the truth. Komiya: Thanks for having us. Itsuki: Thank you for today. Takuya: See you. Gonda: Ohara-san. Gonda: Between you and me. Takuya: Wh-What? Gonda: I've actually got my eye on Komiya-chan. Takuya: What? Gonda: I'd be happy for any support you can offer! Itsuki: Let's go get some ramen, Gonda. Gonda: Ow, ow, ow. Komiya: Marriage would be great. Takuya: You mean Gonda really only came over to get some advice? Takuya: Then who was it that made that call? Takuya: I'm home. Rika: Welcome back. Takuya: Th-Thanks... Takuya: I came back through the door on autopilot. Rika: I will never play host again. Takuya: Agreed. Rika: I feel the same way as you, Ohara-kun. Rika: I don't understand why everyone celebrates so much because we're getting married. Rika: It's not like it's their marriage. Takuya: Apparently, it looks like we're glowing to all of them. Takuya: Like lights. Rika: I bet it's the ones who can see that light who will get married. Rika: I can't see it at all. Rika: And I probably won't, down the road. Rika: That's not the sort of life I'm leading. Takuya: Uh, but... I have a feeling you can see the light without getting married. Takuya: I have Kama, and when I come home from work, and he and I eat and watch TV, Takuya: I feel like I'm glowing then. Rika: That's what glowing is? Takuya: It might be something a little different. Takuya: But it's enough for me. Takuya: Honjoji-san, do you have anything like that? Rika: I think so. When I come home and look at maps. Takuya: Do you enjoy that? Rika: I do! Maps are so interesting! Rika: Places like Eboshi Island in Fukushima are a page of nothing but ocean, Rika: and one little island all by itself! Also— Takuya: That would be glowing. Rika: I-I'm not... glowing at all. Rika: W-Well, I'd best be going. Takuya: R-Right. See you tomorrow. Rika: My chest feels tight. Rika: It's because I'm not used to being around a man. Rika: It'll be no big deal, soon enough. Rika: It's not like I'm in junior high. Takuya: Honjoji-san was wonderful today. Takuya: Whoa, don't get all weird now. Takuya: We're just working together on this. Takuya/Rika: I can't get the wrong idea. Rika: The new package is done. Rika: Now I hope the tickets sell well. Rika: I'm quite confident in this one. Rika: "The Hawaii not everyone knows." Rika: Two weeks after the engagement announcement, the mood at work has finally calmed down. Rika: I am concerned about that phone call Ohara-kun got, but there's been no follow-up. Rika: In any case, I'm surviving! Rika: I'll believe in myself and keep at it! Koichi: Hey, excuse me. Is this JTC? Rika: A customer?! Damn! Rika: It was careless of me to come out here. I'm bad at dealing with customers! Rika: Welcome. Are you planning a trip? Koichi: Ah, thanks. Rika: Please take a numbered ticket from here, and have a seat over there. Koichi: Ah, thanks. Rika: This guy looks angry. Rika: I hadn't spoken to a customer in a long time. Rika: Excuse me. No counter looks likely to open up, so I will help you. Koichi: Ah, thanks. Rika: Where are you thinking of traveling? Koichi: Well, here. Koichi: My card. Rika: Ohara? Koichi: My son Takuya is employed here. Rika: What?! Koichi: Listen, between you and me. Koichi: I happened to hear that my son is going to get married, Koichi: but he hasn't said a word about it to me. Rika: Ohara-kun's father?! What's he doing here?! Rika: Did Ohara-kun tell him? Rika: No, that can't be. Rika: How then? I wonder where his father heard it. Rika: I didn't... Rika: I didn't think about family-related stuff. Koichi: Miss, do you know anything about this? Rika: I-I'm afraid I do not. Koichi: Well, if you'll pardon me. Koichi: Uh, please don't let my son know I was here. Koichi: Here, have one of my company's products. Rika: Ohara-kun's... not here! Rika: I wanted to talk to him, too! Rika: He's out of the office. Rika: I ended up lying to his father. Rika: Even though the whole thing's my idea. Rika: Things just escalated so rapidly. Rika: Ohara-kun's from Kumamoto Prefecture! Rika: His father came all the way here?! Rika: I-I feel so bad about this. Rika: Is it okay to just let him leave? Rika: No, that's no way to behave! Rika: I'll go tell him everything! Rika: That we aren't really getting married! Rika: He's still here! Rika: He and his son both have a slouch! Koichi: I can't put up with this. Koichi: Takuya's sure to bring ruin to the Ohara family. Rika: E-Excuse me! Rika: Um, Ohara-kun is currently out. Rika: I'll give him a call. Koichi: No need to trouble yourself. Rika: It's no problem. Please come wait over this way. Rika: I've got to get away from the office. customer: I'm glad it all worked out all right. Rika: I want to talk to him, but what do I say when things are this tense? Rika: Um, earlier you mentioned Ohara-kun ruining your family. Rika: What does that mean? Koichi: It's problematic if he arbitrarily goes and decides on something important like marriage. Koichi: Marriages require a range of preparations. Koichi: That includes preparing the dolls. Rika: Dolls? Koichi: Takasago dolls, on display during the betrothal gift exchange. Koichi: Those are essential. Koichi: Then there are the decorative knots, the red sea bream served whole, and kimono and sake. Koichi: Much has to happen, starting with the gift exchange. Rika: Exchanging betrothal gifts. Rika: I hadn't planned to take it that far, so it never crossed my mind. Koichi: I also have to notify the group. Rika: Group? Koichi: The local assembly. Koichi: We live out in the country in Aso, so there are a number of things to do locally. Koichi: Bonds run deep out there, Koichi: so when a wedding happens, we invite neighbors and coworkers. Koichi: It will mean two hundred people, all told. Rika: T-Two hundred?! Koichi: And we reserve a hot spring resort. Koichi: The festivities go all day and late into the night. Rika: For that long? Koichi: During this, we do dances like the Ushibuka Haiya. Rika: U-Ushibuka Haiya? What kind of dance is that? Koichi: The local firefighters put on quite a good show. Rika: Why are firefighters at a wedding?! Koichi: Then finally, we toss the bride into the air. Rika: Toss...? attendees: Heave ho! Rika: What?! Rika: Wh-What a big event. Koichi: That's an Aso-style wedding. Koichi: Takuya is my eldest son. If his wedding isn't done properly, Koichi: our family will lose face! Takuya: Wh-Why? Takuya: Honjoji-san and Dad are together?! Takuya: We're in trouble. Takuya: We're in a lot of trouble. : --------------- EP 03 --------------- Koichi: If his wedding isn't done properly, our family will lose face! Takuya: Honjoji-san! Rika: Ohara-kun. Koichi: Takuya, it's been a while. Takuya: Y-Yes, well... Rika: Um, Ohara-kun. Rika: I need to talk to you about work. Rika: Sorry, this way. This way. Rika: This way. Takuya: Sorry I took so long. Rika: Let me bring you up to speed. Rika: It looks like your father heard about the marriage somewhere and came straight here. Takuya: Where could he have heard that? Rika: I don't know. Rika: But he doesn't seem to have realized I'm involved. Takuya: In that case, I'll tell him it's an unfounded rumor Takuya: and send him on his way. Takuya: Sorry for the trouble. Takuya: Sorry about that. Koichi: Sure. Takuya: Um, Dad, did you hear some weird— Koichi: Takuya, wait. Koichi: Miss, feel free to return to work. Takuya: Huh?! Rika: I can't simply turn him away. Rika: I need to tell him this is my lie. Koichi: I'm sorry for making you listen to all that foolishness. Takuya: Foolishness? Rika: I-It wasn't foolish. Rika: He let me know all about Kumamoto weddings. Rika: They sound like very grand events. Koichi: I'm sorry, what I said wasn't true. Koichi: That was how things used to work. Koichi: It's all become much simpler now. Koichi: Not many people are getting married to begin with, Koichi: and our population continues to dwindle. Koichi: Things are inconvenient and plain out in the country, Koichi: and young people leave for the big city. Koichi: What can you do? Takuya: This again... Takuya: At least I haven't had to hear it in a while. Rika: E-Excuse me. Rika: Aso is not plain. I think it's a special place. Rika: There are so many people living in the caldera, and trains even run through it. Koichi: Oh, you know a lot about it. Rika: I've been wondering what it's like ever since I saw it in an atlas. Koichi: Do you always have that with you? Rika: Yes, ever since I was a child. Koichi: Yes, this route map! Koichi: Diesel locomotives run through the paddy fields. Koichi: Aso is beautiful this time of year. young Takuya: Yay! Koichi: I often used to take my kids to watch the sightseeing trains. Koichi: They'd watch all day, never losing interest. Koichi: While waiting for trains, they'd catch frogs in the rice paddies. Koichi: Takuya was an expert at that. Koichi: He'd catch lots of them in no time. Rika: Oh? Ohara-kun had a mischievous side? Rika: That's unexpected. Koichi: I remember it well. Koichi: On the way home, the paddy-field breeze felt cool, Koichi: with the evening sun shining on the crater rim. Koichi: It truly was beautiful. Koichi: But when people aren't around, Koichi: the mountains and the paddies quickly turn into wilderness. Koichi: That's the way of things in the country. Koichi: Aso is where I was born. Koichi: I have to protect it. Rika: I feel like I understand what he's saying. Rika: Any place seems like home once you've been there long enough. Takuya: I've long known what Dad's trying to say. Takuya: But what am I supposed to do about it? Takuya: Don't throw stuff about weddings and the countryside in my face. Koichi: Takuya. Koichi: Before coming to Tokyo, I heard from the Kumamoto JTC that you were getting married. Takuya: I-It's spread that far?! Rika: Fear the almighty rumor mill! Koichi: Oh, that's right. I heard your fiancée's name too. Koichi: Let's see, what was it again? Koichi: I think, H-Hon... Honjo— Takuya: Dad! Takuya: All right already. I'll come back to Aso this weekend. Takuya: We'll have a long talk about... me getting married. Rika: Ohara-kun, a-are you really going back to Kumamoto? Takuya: Yes, and while I'm there, I'll tell them it's all made-up. Rika: You'll go just for that? Takuya: Yes, and there are a number of other things to discuss. Rika: Something tells me the problem has gotten bigger again. Rika: I shouldn't be intruding when it comes to his hometown and family. Kurokawa: Where've you been, Ohara? Do you have time to talk? Takuya: Yes, ma'am. Kurokawa: This is a big ask, but could you act as attendant for someone? Takuya: Attendant? Me? Kurokawa: A Liechtbourg princess is currently visiting Japan, Kurokawa: and get this, she wants to tour Tokyo incognito on her last day here. Kurokawa: We've been asked to show her around! Takuya: Why me, though? Kurokawa: Well, this princess... Kurokawa: It seems... she can't keep her hands off the men. Kurokawa: She takes male attendants everywhere she goes, and she requested one this time too. Takuya: But the princess is married, isn't she? Kurokawa: She is, but I guess she has her reasons. Kurokawa: I want her to have a proper guide, though. Kurokawa: The other guys seem likely to just have a good time with her. Kurokawa: But you, Ohara, are harmless on that front. Kurokawa: Plus, you're getting married! Takuya: Huh?! Kurokawa: Liechtbourg is super popular, and all the travel agencies want a piece. Kurokawa: The future of JTC rides on this attendant gig. Takuya: Y-Yes, ma'am. Kurokawa: Meet me in Asakusa tomorrow afternoon. Komiya: What?! Attendant for the Liechtbourg princess?! Itsuki: Why Ohara-san? He's in the Planning Department. Gonda: Is he going to be able to handle this? Itsuki: If he messes up with a princess, it'll be a big problem. Gonda: Talk about a major responsibility. Takuya: Princess Claudia von Liechtbourg, age 28. Takuya: Her husband is extremely rich. Takuya: It's the world's tenth-smallest microstate, Takuya: and its main industries include dairy farming and tourism. Takuya: I haven't been an attendant in years, so why me? Takuya: And I'm nervous that the princess looks like a celebrity party girl. Takuya: I also have to go back home to the country. Takuya: What'll I do about Kama? Takuya: I've got so much to think about, my head's going to burst! Rika: I feel bad for Ohara-kun having to deal with a celebrity. Rika: Maybe there's some way I can help out. Rika: What am I thinking?! Rika: Help someone else do their job? Who do I think I am?! Rika: What the heck's gotten into me? Takuya: They look like they fit the bill. Takuya: Are they with the princess? Claudia: Hello. Claudia: Are you my attendant? Claudia: I am Claudia. Takuya: Huh? Princess Claudia herself?! Takuya: I thought she'd get out of one of those cars. Claudia: JTC. Claudia: JTC? Claudia: Um, I'm sorry. "JTC"?! Takuya: I'm fully prepared. Got to remain calm! Claudia: What is your name? Claudia: "JTC"?! Claudia: Let's get going, then. Takuya: U-Um, Princess! Takuya: None of your people are coming along? Claudia: Do we need them to? Claudia: Those people are here for the princess. Claudia: Right now, I am simply Claudia. Claudia: I don't want to talk about such things. Takuya: I-I beg your pardon. Takuya: Crap, I said something thoughtless. Takuya: Today, I need to focus on letting the princess enjoy herself. Takuya: Got to get out of Planning Department mode or I'm in trouble! Takuya: Princess. Takuya: Do you have any requests for today? Claudia: Yes! Of course I do! Claudia: I want to encounter something fabulous. Claudia: Something I can't see anywhere else! Takuya: In other words, she has no plan. Takuya: The first challenge is here already. Takuya: But I was expecting this. Takuya: I just need to suggest some places I have in store. Takuya: Here we go then, Princess. Claudia: Wonderful cat statues! Claudia: What an adorable place! Takuya: In Japan, these cats are symbols of business prosperity and marriage ties. Claudia: Marriage ties! Splendid! Claudia: Oh, great! Claudia: Votive tablets! Takuya: This was a success. I'm glad I trusted my gut. Claudia: She's famous on social media for being a cat lover. Claudia: She walked right past the Kaminarimon and ignored it. Claudia: She's not into famous tourist attractions. Takuya: Which means, from here we should go— Kurokawa: Ohara! Where are you right now?! Kurokawa: The princess isn't here, and they're making a fuss! Takuya: Oh, well, the princess is with me. Claudia: Oh, please wait, kitty! Takuya: Oh, I have to keep an eye on her! Got to go! Kurokawa: Ohara?! Kurokawa: He's with the princess? Kurokawa: Will they be okay? Kurokawa: Will they? Claudia: Everywhere in Tokyo is wonderful. Claudia: It's like a giant jewelry box. Takuya: Much appreciated. Claudia: I'm sure the next place will be like a glittering amethyst. Takuya: That's another challenging request. Takuya: But I'm confident this next place is absolutely unusual. Takuya: The question is whether she'll like it or not. Takuya: Everything's going to depend on this one. Takuya: What do you say to somewhere high up, Princess? Takuya: Are we going to go up that tower? Takuya: No. Takuya: It's more unusual than the tower. Takuya: People worldwide desire to go there, but few can. Claudia: Splendid! Claudia: A school rooftop! Takuya: Princess, did you watch Japanese animation when you were a child? Claudia: Yes! Claudia: Sailor Witch! Takuya: Yes, this is a familiar locale in that anime. Claudia: Oh! This place is wonderful. Claudia: It reminds me of my childhood. Takuya: Japanese schools are actually a popular spot with foreigners. Takuya: Because they all grew up watching Japanese anime. Takuya: Princess, I also prepared this. Claudia: Oh, a uniform! Claudia: I'm a student! Wow! Takuya: I didn't think she'd put it on just like that. Claudia: JK! Komiya: I wonder how the princess attendant gig went? Gonda: Neither Kurokawa-san nor Ohara-san have come back. Gonda: It's closing time already. Itsuki: Maybe Ohara-san... Itsuki: and the princess found a room somewhere. Itsuki: I hear she likes the men. Gonda: Hey Keisuke-san, not a good idea! Itsuki: I'm only kidding. Rika: Good idea or not, Ohara-kun isn't my lover or anything. Rika: I have this page open for work research. Rika: It doesn't matter to me at all. Claudia: Magi-Magi! Claudia: Magical Charge! Sailor Witch Super! Takuya: Yay. Claudia: Super has a different pose than the original series. Takuya: So, it's nighttime now. Maybe we should head back? Claudia: Nighttime! Claudia: Oh, I had so much fun. Claudia: Thanks to you, today turned out to be an important day for me. Takuya: I-I don't think it went that well. Takuya: But I'm glad she enjoyed it. Takuya: I'll finally be released. Takuya: It was so stressful! Claudia: Takuya. Claudia: There's one last place I'd like to go. Claudia: Please take me to your apartment. Rika: For some reason, here I am at Ohara-kun's apartment. Rika: Even I have to wonder what a person like me is thinking. Rika: I just h-have something I'd like to give him. Rika: He's probably still doing the attendant gig, so I'll put it in the mail slot. Rika: It doesn't fit. What now? Rika: It would be easier to understand if I leave it in front of his door. Rika: Huh? Rika: He must be done with the gig. Claudia: Takuya! Please go! Claudia: Oh wow! Rika: Hold on! Peeping?! What am I thinking?! Rika: I'll just leave. Claudia: I love it. Wonderful! Rika: Princess Claudia?! Why's she in a school uniform?! Itsuki: Maybe Ohara-san and the princess found a room somewhere. Komiya: I heard she likes to party. Gonda: Celebs are incredible. And this, despite being married? Rika: No, there's no way. Rika: But this gig was supposed to be about sightseeing. Itsuki: Maybe Ohara-san and the princess found a room somewhere. Rika: No! No! No! Today was supposed to be about sightseeing! Itsuki: Maybe they found a room somewhere. Rika: Ohara-kun doesn't seem like that kind of person. Claudia: Takuya! There's someone there! Takuya: Huh? Takuya: There's no one there. Claudia: Oh. Takuya: It's a walkway outside. People pass by. Claudia: Oh, right. Claudia: I want to thank you, Takuya. Claudia: I really like your place here. Takuya: M-Much appreciated. Rika: It doesn't matter. Rika: I'm leaving. Rika: There must have been some unavoidable situation. Rika: He has to do what the princess requests. Rika: But Ohara-kun could have dropped me a line. Rika: W-Well, not that he's obligated to do so. Rika: And I chose to come here. Rika: But is there any need to let her into his apartment? Rika: Ohara-kun doesn't like having people over. Rika: I mean, I know she's a princess. Rika: Enough! Why am I thinking about this?! Rika: And on my hands and knees! Rika: I'm no good at thinking through these things... Claudia: Takuya, what is this room? Takuya: Princess! Not that room! Rika: Sorry to intrude. Takuya: Honjoji-san?! What brings you here?! Rika: W-Well, I'm... not so good at thinking about these things. Rika: You have trouble with this sort of thing too, don't you? Takuya: Uh, yes. But— Rika: Please consider complications like this off limits. Takuya: U-Um... Rika: So, please stop letting other women into your apartment. Rika: All right? Takuya: S-Sure. Claudia: Oh! You must be Rika-san! Claudia: I finally get to meet you! Takuya: I tried contacting you a few times, but the princess was insistent about meeting you. Rika: I-I'm sorry! Rika: I didn't notice and caused all this confusion! Takuya: It's okay. I should have just called you. Rika: I barged in here based on my own delusions. Rika: What a humiliating thing to do! Rika: I want to leave. Rika: I want to go straight home, forget all this, and go to sleep. Takuya: Princess, I can't take you to my place. Takuya: I-I'm engaged to someone. Claudia: Takuya said he could show me his place if you were there too, Claudia: so I had him invite you to join us. Claudia: He truly is a faithful person. Claudia: He really takes you into consideration as his fiancée. Rika: D-Don't use words like "fiancée"! Takuya: It just sounds so... Claudia: I see now. Claudia: So, this is how a regular married couple live. Claudia: I'm actually thinking of leaving the Liechtbourg royal family. both: What?! Claudia: I'm going to be candid with you two. Claudia: I have a lover, and we swore long ago to spend our futures together. Takuya: And they're not your current spouse? Claudia: This is my beloved. Claudia: This person is your lover? Claudia: Yes, her name is Marie. Claudia: The love we share for each other is genuine. Claudia: But I also have my position as princess to consider, Claudia: and I started a family for my country's sake. Claudia: I believed it was the right thing to do. Claudia: But as the years go by, I've started to think Claudia: about the meaning of marriage. Claudia: Even if I weren't married, it changes nothing for the country or its people. Claudia: So I want to pass the years with the one I love. Claudia: Two people who love each other share their lives together. Claudia: I want a simple and genuine marriage like that. Claudia: Like the two of you. Rika: I-I see. Claudia: You're like a lovely couple right out of a story. Claudia: You inspire me with love and courage. Rika: You exaggerate! Takuya: W-Well, that's... Claudia: I spend all my time around men so I don't worry Marie. Claudia: Because of that, they say I fool around with men and party all the time! Claudia: Men try to hit on me everywhere I go, it's such a pain! Claudia: I can't stand it! Takuya: Now it all makes sense. Claudia: Someday, I'd like to be happy like you two, Claudia: not as a princess, but as a person. Claudia: Today meant a lot to me. Claudia: Thank you. Rika: Um, is it okay not to tell her the truth? Takuya: I think it's fine. Takuya: She'd probably reach the same conclusion no matter what we say. Rika: I'm sorry about today. Rika: Please forget all about it. Takuya: Uh, you didn't do anything you need to apologize for. Takuya: Was there some reason you came over? Takuya: You hadn't looked at your smartphone. Takuya: Did you come here to do something else? Rika: It was this. Rika: I thought I'd give it to you. Takuya: A frog-shaped stone? Rika: Your father was talking about frogs, so I thought I'd give you this. Rika: Collecting stones is a hobby of mine. Takuya: Th-Thank you. Rika: I came here to give him this silly thing and wound up humiliating myself. Rika: I'll never do it again. Rika: W-Well, if you'll excuse me. Takuya: S-Sure. Rika: Oh, what if my face was all red? Rika: I'll hurry home and forget all about this. Takuya: Honjoji-san. Takuya: She does the cutest things. Takuya: If I were to marry her... Takuya: I'll take good care of this. Claudia: Let's become happy together! : --------------- EP 04 --------------- Takuya: Sis... Takuya: Knock it off. Takuya: I don't answer her calls, so now it's a barrage of texts. Takuya: She has no idea what I'm dealing with. Takuya: But how could she? Takuya: It's Thursday already. Takuya: I really do have to go back to Aso this weekend. Takuya: I'll go home, see everyone, and tell them the marriage thing is a total lie. Takuya: Otherwise, things will get messy. Takuya: But what a bother. Takuya: Isn't there some way I can do this without going home? Takuya: The frog stone Honjoji-san gave me. Claudia: You're like a lovely couple right out of a story. Takuya: No, no, no! Takuya: I'm sorry, Princess. Takuya: That's not... That's not what we're like! Takuya: And how do I still feel so good when all she did was give me a stone?! Takuya: This thing amounts to nothing. Takuya: But I wonder why Honjoji-san bothered to come all the way here. Rika: So, please stop letting other women into your apartment. Takuya: Maybe... Takuya: Maybe she came to warn me because I'm not sticking properly to the fake marriage plan?! Takuya: What am I saying, I don't want to go home? Takuya: I need to do everything I can! Takuya: This plan belongs to us both! Rika: I've been afraid to do anything since that day. Rika: It's like, whatever I do, I'll make the situation worse. Rika: There go those memories again. Rika: Why did I say such a thing? Rika: It's Friday already. Gonda: Well, the data has spoken. Rika: I wonder if Ohara-kun's going home to Aso. Gonda: The aquarium is a better dating spot than the zoo. Rika: I'd like to ask, but... Rika: Maybe I've been stressed for so long it's making me crazy. Rika: I've never been this close to someone, and all my thoughts are nonsense. Gonda: Oh, that reminds me! Gonda: Ohara-san, aren't you going back to your folks' place this weekend? Isojima: Back home? Kitagawa: The two of you? Gonda: Is it that whole "meeting the parents" thing? Rika: Huh? H-How does Gonda-kun know about this? Rika: I haven't told anyone, so who did?! Kitagawa: Meeting the parents never goes well, does it? Isojima: It sure didn't for me. Isojima: After all, my belly was huge when I met mine the first time. Rika: W-Wait a minute. Rika: I have to respond somehow. Rika: But I don't know Ohara-kun's plans. Rika: Besides, I... Rika: The way I've been... Rika: If I speak up now, Rika: who knows what terrible things I'd say?! Takuya: It's nothing! Takuya: I'm just going back to deal with boring stuff. Takuya: Now, go on. Back to work. Kitagawa/Isojima/Gonda: Aw, darn. Isojima: I was going to ask him all sorts of questions once he got back. Takuya: Honjoji-san, I'm going to make the trip alone. Gonda: Yeah, really. Takuya: Don't worry, I'll be sure to stick to the plan. Rika: Yes? phone voice: I hear he's going to visit his family. phone voice: Of course, you're going to go with him, aren't you, Honjoji-san? Rika: Uh, to whom am I speaking? phone voice: You're getting married, so it's only natural you'd go together. phone voice: I'm watching you. Senmori: Kama-chan, how've you been? Senmori: Settle down! Senmori: You don't have an exam today. Senmori: You're staying at the Senmori Clinic Hotel! Takuya: Thanks. Please look after him. Takuya: I'll come get him tomorrow. Senmori: Sure thing. Senmori: Good thing the hotel wasn't booked up. Senmori: I bet Kama-chan's happy too. Senmori: This is the number-one cat inn in Kanto. Senmori: But you don't usually travel. Where are you going? Takuya: W-Well, to see my family. Takuya: This time it was Honjoji-san who received that call. Takuya: Who is it? Someone at work? Takuya: I'm supposed to do this alone, but now we both have to go, thanks to the call. Takuya: But I can't see what they're after. Takuya: Is it a threat or an obstruction? Takuya: Or maybe... Takuya: No, one problem at a time. Takuya: What to do once we get to my parents'... Takuya: I'll go home, and tell them the marriage is fake. Takuya: Then we'll get them to help by not telling work about our plan. Takuya: This way we can safeguard the plan, Takuya: and it'll just look like she went with me to meet my family. Takuya: It'd seem unnatural to come back the same day. Takuya: We'll stay a night at a business hotel in Kumamoto, then return to Tokyo. Takuya: That'll do it. Senmori: Will you be paying by card? Takuya: I've got to pay for Honjoji-san's hotel charge and plane ticket. Takuya: And I need to thank them for covering our shifts at work. Takuya: So much money... Senmori: It's too expensive?! Takuya: Oh, no! I didn't mean that! Senmori: Ohara-san, you seem tired. Takuya: M-Maybe I am. Takuya: I've been dealing with a lot lately. Senmori: Is that so? Senmori: I'm afraid I don't have any medicine for humans here. Senmori: All I can do is cheer for you. Senmori: Go! Go! Ohara-san! Senmori: You can do it, Ohara-san! Takuya: Huh? Takuya: She's a good doctor, but an oddball. Takuya: Kama, I don't want to leave you behind either. Takuya: This is so we can keep living together. Takuya: This plan belongs to me, Honjoji-san, and you. Takuya: All three of us! Rika: I'm a little relieved now that we're both going. Rika: Because the truth is, I owe them an apology. Rika: But I have yet to figure out how to apologize. Rika: I had better get ready. Rika: What should I wear? Rika: I have no idea. young Rika: Hey, is this okay? young Rika: Is it okay? young Rika: Hey, are these clothes okay to wear there? young Rika: Are they, Mommy? Ritsu: You can decide what clothes to wear, can't you? young Rika: But when I decide, it looks bad. Ritsu: That's not true. Ritsu: Just wear what you'd like to wear. Ritsu: Rika-san, you should be more confident. Ritsu: You're a very smart girl. Takuya: It's about that time. Rika: Sorry to keep you waiting. Takuya: N-No problem! Takuya: W-Wow, Honjoji-san in travel mode. Takuya: Why did I show up wearing a backpack? Takuya: Don't get the wrong idea. Takuya: This is a trip to tell them it's a lie. Takuya: But it sure does feel like she's going to meet her future in-laws. Rika: Kumamoto, huh? Rika: Was this a good outfit to choose? Rika: But I have no idea what's a good outfit for revealing a lie to a coworker's family. Takuya: Um, have you ever been to Kumamoto? Rika: I have. Rika: Several times, when I was a child. Takuya: Were those family vacations? Rika: Something like that. Takuya: Why'd she react like that? Takuya: Did I ask a weird question? Takuya: It's not like me to make conversation like this. Rika: Uh, Ohara-kun! Rika: Do you want to hear about my family? Rika: I've heard all about you, but I haven't talked about myself at all. Takuya: Y-You don't need to feel obligated. Rika: Not at all! But it might come up in conversation at some point. Takuya: Then I would like to hear. Rika: O-Okay, I will talk about my family. Rika: Although, I'm not sure what to say. Rika: It's not an especially engaging topic. Takuya: What was your childhood like? Rika: My childhood? Rika: Not much different from now. young Rika: I'm home! Rika: My father wasn't around, Rika: so my mother and I lived by ourselves. Rika: My mother had to go on business trips all over the place, Rika: so I was often the only one at home. young Rika: Fukuyama. Rika: I spent most of my time alone looking at maps. Takuya: You really haven't changed much. young Rika: Fukuyama, Fukuyama. young Rika: Fukuyama in Hiroshima. young Rika: Found it! young Rika: It's the fifth time for Hiroshima. young Rika: That's far away. How would you get there from Tachikawa? young Rika: Mommy. young Rika: Me. young Rika: Mommy and I are departing Tachikawa! young Rika: Our destination, Fukuyama in Hiroshima! Rika: I passed the time playing like that. young Rika: It's Mount Fuji! young Rika: You can see it now! young Rika: It sure is tall. young Rika: Wow, Mommy! Look how tall it is! young Rika: Honjoji residence. young Rika: Oh, Ms. Aki. Aki: Sorry, Rika-chan. I'll be over as soon as I'm off work. young Rika: It's okay, I ate some strawberries. Aki: I really am sorry! Aki: I bet you're lonely, always at home by yourself. Aki: Shame on your mommy! She should spend more time at home. young Rika: I'm not lonely at all. young Rika: Mom's working hard for her job. young Rika: And I'm good at minding the house. young Rika: Now, how far did we get? young Rika: Oh, right! We're at Fukuyama already! young Rika: Yay, we've arrived! It's Fukuyama! young Rika: It has a harbor! young Rika: It has mountains, and islands, and wow! A castle, too! young Rika: I like this city! I wonder what it's like! young Rika: Wow, you can see the ocean! young Rika: It's amazing, Mommy! Let's go to the hotel next! young Rika: I wonder what route we'll take! Rika: P-Pretty boring topic. Takuya: No. Takuya: It isn't boring at all. Rika: O-Oh, okay. Takuya: Here I am. Home. Rika: Uh, best of luck to us both. Rika: I'll do everything I can, too. Takuya: Yes, let's get this done. Rika: Right. grandmother: Taku-chan. Takuya: Grandma?! Takuya: Grandma?! grandmother: Bless my soul! You're back in Kumamoto! Takuya: Y-Yeah. grandmother: Been a long time, ain't it? Rika: "Grandma"? Takuya: Um, this is my grandmother. On my father's side. Takuya: What brings you here? grandmother: I was bringin' melons to the airport. grandmother: You know Ogata-san? He said he'd sell some here for us. grandmother: Oh listen here, you need a lift? Takuya: Huh? grandmother: Ain't you goin' home to Aso? Takuya: W-Well, yes. Haruko: Mom, we're here! Ikuko: Haruko, Izumi. Make yourselves at home. Izumi: Huh? Where're you going, Dad? Koichi: To your grandma's to help with shipping. Koichi: Takuya'll be here by the time I'm done. Haruko: Speaking of which, what time is Taku-chan getting here? Izumi: Beats me. Izumi: I tried callin', but he didn't answer. Izumi: I also texted, but no response. Haruko: If he's gettin' married, he coulda let us know sooner than this. Ikuko: Maybe he don't wanna talk to his scary big sisters. Haruko: Aww, we ain't scary. Izumi: Tokyo's way scarier than us. grandmother: How many years since you been back this way, Taku-chan? grandmother: By the way, who's that with you? Rika: U-Um, my name is Honjoji. Rika: I'm Ohara-san's, um, coworker. grandmother: Well ain't you the cutest thing! Takuya: Knock that off! grandmother: Oh yeah, I plumb forgot! grandmother: Ain't you gettin' married, Taku-chan? grandmother: Don't tell me she's the lucky lady? grandmother: Koichi mentioned it a number of times. grandmother: Said Taku-chan had himself a wife-to-be and was comin' home. Takuya: What?! Rika: Um, that whole story is a lie! grandmother: What?! Rika: We aren't going to get married. Rika: I'm sorry for any trouble it's caused everyone here. Takuya: That's right. It's not like that at all with us. grandmother: Sounds like you got a lot on your plates. grandmother: We're here. Have some melon or somethin' before you go. Takuya: But, we need to get to the house. grandmother: You can spare a minute. grandmother: You used to be thrilled to come by. grandmother: We grow fruit here. grandmother: Would you like some to take home? grandmother: We're gettin' these ready to ship. grandmother: Your grandpa's got a strained back now. grandmother: I've been workin' on this by my lonesome. grandfather: Aww, it hurts! Takuya: I'll help you box them. grandmother: Oh yeah? grandmother: Well then, maybe I'll go snip some melons. Takuya: Sorry, Honjoji-san. This won't take long. Rika: Excuse me, ma'am. Rika: Is there anything I can help with? grandmother: You bet. Wanna try snippin' melons? grandmother: Ever done it? Rika: No, never. grandmother: Aww, anybody can do it. grandmother: But not in those clothes. grandmother: You go ahead and put this on. Rika: Okay. grandmother: Sorry. It's none too stylish. Rika: It's fine. grandmother: You snip with the clippers. grandmother: But not too close to the fruit. Rika: All right. Rika: I've come to reveal a lie, and somehow, I'm harvesting melons. Rika: It's hot. Rika: This is such nice scenery. Rika: Come to think of it, this is an ancient caldera. Rika: Where magma once flowed, people are living and farming, Rika: and even trains pass through. Rika: Human activity is amazing. Rika: Oh, whoops. Rika: This is no time to be captivated by the terrain. Takuya: Long time no see, Grandpa. grandfather: Aww, it hurts. Takuya: Is your back okay? grandfather: Aww, it hurts! grandmother: Bet you're tuckered out. grandmother: Try some melon. Here. Rika: All right. Rika: It's good! grandmother: Sure is! grandmother: We put a lotta hard work into our melons. Rika: Your fields are magnificent. grandmother: Are they? I'm so used to seein' 'em. grandmother: Used to be fields all over the place here. grandmother: Grapes, melons, strawberries, everywhere. grandmother: But it's shrunk down a lot now. grandmother: And people used to work so much, they nearly never went inside. Takuya: Grandpa, you want to watch TV? grandfather: Aww, it hurts. grandmother: Just so much less now. Rika: I see. grandmother: You don't gotta hide it, hon. grandmother: You two actually are gettin' married, ain't ya? grandmother: I can tell. grandmother: Wisdom comes with age. Rika: Ma'am, please listen! We really aren't going to get married! grandmother: Because Taku-chan said he was comin' back to Aso. grandmother: It'd be hard for him to announce he's gettin' married anywhere else. grandmother: The men in our family are bad with words, and stubborn to boot, grandmother: which is a pain when things get complicated. grandmother: This land's important to Koichi, but he mustn't be unreasonable. grandmother: Taku-chan should just ignore his complaints. grandmother: He's so awkward. Must make things hard for you. Rika: I'm the same way, so I can't comment. grandmother: But listen here, hon. grandmother: Try to always get along with Taku-chan. grandmother: I reckon y'all got things you can't talk about, grandmother: but if he's happy, then I'm happy. grandmother: It was easy to tell when I saw his face. grandmother: He really does care for you. grandmother: You take good care of him. Rika: U-Um, ma'am! It's not like that! Rika: It's not like... grandmother: Hon? grandmother: Oh no, heatstroke! Someone help! grandmother: Taku-chan, come quick! Takuya: H-Honjoji-san! grandmother: I'll ring Dr. Whiskers. grandmother: You get her inside. Takuya: A-All right. grandmother: Carry her gently. Gently! Takuya: U-Um... Takuya: Um... Um... Takuya: You're gonna be okay! grandfather: Aww, it hurts! Takuya: Sh-She's heavy! Takuya: My back's gonna break! grandmother: The doctor said he'll make a house call! grandmother: Taku-chan, you can go in through here! Takuya: A-All right. Open it for me, Grandma! Takuya: Dad?! : --------------- EP 05 --------------- grandmother: Try to always get along with Taku-chan. grandmother: You take good care of him. Rika: U-Um, ma'am! It's not like that! Rika: It's not like... grandmother: Hon? grandmother: Oh no, heatstroke! Someone help! Takuya: H-Honjoji-san! grandmother: I'll ring Dr. Whiskers. grandmother: You get her inside. Takuya: A-All right. Takuya: You're gonna be okay! Takuya: Sh-She's heavy! Takuya: My back's gonna break! Takuya: Dad?! Koichi: T-Takuya! Koichi: What are you doin' here?! Takuya: Never mind, we need to lay her down! grandmother: Be gentle about it! both: Gentle... Koichi: Everyone's waitin' for you at home! Takuya: I was going to contact you. Koichi: This lady... Didn't I meet her the other day in Tokyo? Rika: What happened to me? Rika: Someone's touching me. Rika: Don't, I'm all sweaty. Koichi: What's going on? What's she doing here? Koichi: I heard you were comin' on account of the wedding! Koichi: Hold on, is she... Takuya: U-Uh... grandfather: Aww, it hurts. Koichi: Did you call your Aunt Kyoko? Koichi: I know you haven't seen her lately, but she looked after you when you were young! Takuya: Dad, listen! Takuya: I ain't gettin' married! grandfather: Aww, it hurts. Koichi: Huh?! Takuya: I know I caused problems by not fessin' up until now. Takuya: I'm really sorry. Koichi: This is gonna take more than a "sorry." Koichi: You got any idea how much— grandmother: Grandpa's sleepin' in there! Bring her in here! Koichi: Any idea how much I've been runnin' around over this?! Takuya: Th-That's why I apologized! Koichi: You coulda told me it was a lie in Tokyo! Koichi: Oh, Takuya. Keep her head supported. Takuya: Oh, g-got it. Koichi: You've always taken too long to do stuff. Koichi: It was the same story with swimming! Takuya: Swimming?! That was back in grade school! Koichi: And with curry! Takuya: Curry?! Koichi: When you eat curry, there's always rice left over. Koichi: You never plan ahead! Takuya: How's that even related? Koichi: You add too much sauce! It ain't unlimited! Takuya: Quit goin' on about the sauce! grandmother: I put out a futon! doctor: It ain't heatstroke. doctor: If anything, she's tuckered out. doctor: Just let her get some rest. grandmother: Thank you so much, Doctor. Takuya: I'll apologize to everyone at home. Koichi: If you say so. Koichi: Takuya. Koichi: It's high time you stopped livin' life so half-assed. Koichi: Don't let me down! Koichi: I don't live my life half-assed. grandmother: It's all my fault! grandmother: 'Cause I had her snippin' melons! Sorry! Takuya: It ain't your fault, Grandma! Koichi: That's right, don't you fret! grandmother: I really am sorry. Takuya: Like the doctor said, she's all right. family members: Huh?! Izumi: You're not gettin' hitched?! Haruko: You're kiddin'! I bought a present and everything! Takuya: I know I caused trouble for you two and Mom. Takuya: I'm sorry. nephew: It's Taku-chan! Izumi: We jumped to the wrong conclusion? Haruko: But a fake marriage, though. It's like a TV show. Ikuko: Guess I cooked too much food, then. Haruko: Fess up, how in tarnation did all this happen? Izumi: Yeah, yeah. Tell us. Izumi: What's this coworker of yours like? Ikuko: Should we go check up on her? Takuya: N-No, don't worry about it. nephew: Taku-chan, how long'll you be here? niece: Taku-chan, let's play! nephew/niece: Taku-chan! Taku-chan! niece: Let's play! Ikuko: Sorry, they're always so noisy. Takuya: I'm just glad they were in a good mood. Ikuko: Say hello to your grandma for me. Takuya: Will do. Ikuko: Your dad'll probably be mad for a while, but I'll get him to simmer down. Takuya: Sorry. Ikuko: Never you mind. Ikuko: That young lady's important to you now, ain't she? Ikuko: You'd best look out for her. Takuya: Yeah, I know. Ikuko: Hang in there! grandmother: Welcome back, Taku-chan. grandmother: You done talkin' to 'em? Takuya: Yeah. How's Honjoji-san? grandmother: Still asleep, looks like. grandmother: She sure was tired. Takuya: I'll leave her be until she feels better. Takuya: We can leave anytime. grandmother: I'm gonna turn in for the night. Takuya: Me too. Today was exhausting. grandmother: I put out a futon upstairs. Takuya: Thank you. Good night. Takuya: I can still feel Honjoji-san's warmth. Takuya: I'm in the same room as her?! Takuya: Why, Grandma?! Takuya: I-I need to move this futon somewhere else. Takuya: No way am I sleeping here! Rika: Huh? What happened to me?! Rika: Ohara-kun?! Takuya: Uh, look! This futon isn't what you think! Rika: H-Have I been asleep this whole time? Takuya: Yes, you collapsed in the yard this afternoon. Rika: What?! Takuya: Are you all right? Rika: Yes, I'm much better now. Rika: Uh, what happened with you going back home? Takuya: Oh, that. Takuya: I already went and apologized to everyone. Rika: Huh? Takuya: So, everything is fine now. Rika: No, I'll apologize to them too! Takuya: No, you can just take it easy. Rika: The only thing I accomplished was taking a nap. Rika: Talk about awkward. Rika: Tomorrow, I'll go apologize properly. Rika: That sounds like a lot of frogs. Takuya: That's a country night for you. Rika: Um, is it okay if we go outside for a while? Takuya: Oh, sure. Rika: It's so dark. Takuya: That's a country night for you. Takuya: It gets very bright when the moon is out. Takuya: A-Are you okay? Rika: I-I'm fine! Takuya: It's a tree frog. Rika: He's good at catching them. Rika: Tell me, were you the one who carried me this afternoon? Takuya: Yes, my father and I did. Rika: I'm sorry for the inconvenience. Rika: I was immersed in what I was doing. Rika: I got so into cutting melons, I lost track of everything. Rika: That must have been why I collapsed. Rika: Maybe I enjoyed it more than I realized. Rika: Meeting you has taken me to some curious places. Rika: I've been on plenty of trips, but never one like this. Rika: Although I probably shouldn't be having such thoughts. Takuya: U-Um... Takuya: You gave me that stone before, the frog-shaped stone. Takuya: I placed it in front of my TV. Takuya: I'd never been given that sort of thing, so it made me... happy. Takuya: When I look at the stone it... always makes me think of you. Rika: This peculiar experience. Rika: A trip only two people can take. Rika: Maybe... Rika: Maybe this is... marriage. Takuya: Uh, that's why I'm... Takuya: I'm glad you— Rika: So many frogs croaking. Takuya: It is the countryside, and all. Rika: L-Let's head on back. Takuya: Y-Yes, let's. Takuya: Oh, I'll... move my futon out of that room. Rika: R-Right. Thank you. Rika: I didn't sleep well. Takuya: Uh, that's why I'm... Takuya: I'm glad you— Rika: What was Ohara-kun going to say after that? Rika: I wish I knew. Rika: No, no, no. Rika: You're overthinking this! Rika: It's not a big deal anyway, no. grandmother: Good morning, hon. Rika: Oh, good morning. grandmother: Breakfast is ready. Takuya: Good morning. Rika: Ohara-kun? Rika: G-Good morning. Takuya: Uh, sorry for all the mess yesterday. Rika: I'm sorry too. Takuya: How are you feeling? Rika: I-I'm fine. Takuya: Uh... Rika: I really am fine! Rika: I-I'm just not quite done getting ready. Takuya: Oh, I'm sorry! grandmother: Leavin' so soon? grandmother: Sorry you had such a rough spell. Rika: No, it's okay. grandmother: I'll send you some melons. Y'all come back now, hear? Rika: I appreciate your kindness. Takuya: We're really going to my parents' place? Rika: Yes, I'm going to apologize too. Takuya: It takes about 20 minutes to walk there. Rika: I don't mind at all. Takuya: All right, then. Rika: He has bedhead. His hair is all fluffy. Rika: Looks like it'd feel nice to run my hands through it. Rika: Cut that out. I didn't come here to think about things like that! Takuya: Um, Honjoji-san. Takuya: It's this way. sisters/Ikuko: Huh?! Izumi: Honjoji-san... Ikuko: ...from JTC! Haruko: You made a special trip here? Rika: I'm truly sorry for all the fuss I caused. Ikuko: Oh, not at all. Ikuko: Looks like it's my son who caused you the fuss. Rika: N-No! Ikuko: I heard 'bout that horrible job transfer. Ikuko: Where was it? Aizuwakamatsu? Rika: Anchorage. Izumi: It's a hell of a plan. Haruko: Sure is. Izumi: That's Tokyo for ya. Ikuko: Where would you like to go overseas? Takuya: Can she handle them? Izumi: Taku-chan, why're you just standin' there? Haruko: I could go for an overseas job transfer. Takuya: Huh? Oh, well... Ikuko: You came all this way. Why not show her around Aso? Ikuko: Doesn't your return flight leave tonight? Rika: Oh, but I haven't gotten to apologize to his father. Haruko: Sorry about that. Our father went to work again today. Ikuko: He's too embarrassed, bless his heart. Izumi: But what's worth seein' in these parts beyond the scenery? Rika: Th— Rika: The volcano museum! Ikuko/Haruko/Izumi: Y'all have fun! Rika: I'm sorry. It ended up sounding like I was insisting. Takuya: That's okay. I'm glad there was somewhere you wanted to go. Rika: I've actually been wanting to go for a while now. Takuya: The Aso Volcano Museum. Takuya: I don't think I've been there since a grade-school field trip. Takuya: Looks like there isn't much fog today. Rika: It's wonderful! Rika: I can suddenly hear the Bochi Komori theme song! Takuya: Bochi Komori? Takuya: Oh, that show where they walk around towns. Takuya: I've watched it plenty myself. Rika: Right. Rika: That soothing melody that makes me want to travel is playing right now in my ears! Komori: This is Bochi Komori. Komori: Today, we're here in Aso. Komori: Thousand-meter tall mountains tower over this world-class caldera, Komori: and there seems to be plenty worth seeing. Rika: Let's go ahead and get to it, Komori-san. Komori: You got it. narration: Mount Aso is an active volcano, with smoke rising from it this very moment. narration: We've been told nobody is allowed in on certain days, narration: but things seem fine today. narration: So, let's start in on today's episode of Bochi Komori. Takuya: Honjoji-san? Takuya: Uh, Honjoji-san? Takuya: Excuse me. Takuya: Honjoji-san? Takuya: Sorry, please come back! Takuya: This is a good view of both Mount Naka and Kusasenri. Rika: The entirety of Kusasenri is in the outer caldera. Takuya: Huh? Rika: And the pond on the east side is in the inner caldera. Rika: It's what they call a double volcano. Takuya: D-Double? Rika: The inner caldera was formed when a lava dome blew off, Rika: and part of it still remains as Komatate-yama Hill. Rika: That's the reason this mountain has bilateral asymmetry. grade-schooler: Wow, check out the view! teacher: Hey! teacher: Come on, you're botherin' the other patrons! teacher: I really need you to stop! Rika: I-I'm sorry. Takuya: It's okay. teacher: Please, I'm begging you. Takuya: Okay! Listen, who here can be quiet? Takuya: Hey, good for you. You did a great job being quiet. Takuya: Way to go. Rika: Ohara-kun? Takuya: I thought back to our rookie training. Takuya: It's a trick for leading grade-schoolers. Takuya: All children are eager for praise. Takuya: So, if you start by praising the ones who quiet down, Takuya: the rest should follow their lead. Rika: D-Do all of you know about the Kicking Myth? Rika: A god broke Mount Aso by giving it a hard kick. Rika: Or so the story goes. grade schooler: Say what now? Rika: I-It's said that... Rika: i-it happened to the south, at Tateno Crater Shallows. grade schooler: Tateno Crater Shallows? Takuya: Have you heard of a place called Tateno? grade schoolers: Yeah! I have! Takuya: It's called that because after the god did his kick, Takuya: he fell over and said "Taten no." ("I can't get up.") grade schooler: You're kiddin'! grade schooler: That's a dad joke! grade schooler: Crazy! grade schoolers: Bye bye! grade schoolers: See ya! Takuya: Are you tired? Rika: Huh? N-No. Takuya: Looks like my sister will take us to the airport on her way home, Takuya: so this was perfect timing. Rika: Right. Takuya: This trip was kind of hectic the whole time. Sorry. Rika: No, it's fine! Rika: His hair looks really nice to touch. Rika: Meeting you has taken me to some curious places. Rika: This peculiar experience. Rika: A trip only two people can take. Takuya: I'll go let my sister know we're here. Rika: All right. Takuya: Nao? Nao: Takuya?! Takuya: What're you doin' here?! Nao: Right back atcha! When did you come back to Aso?! Ikuko: Oh, Nao-chan. You're here. Nao: Hi there, ma'am! Nao: I finished another new one. mother/sisters: Really? Show us! Ikuko: It's so purty! Ikuko: Look, Takuya. Nao-chan made this plate. Takuya: You really became a glassmaker? Nao: For three years now. You didn't know? Takuya: That's amazin'. You've always been good at everything. Nao: R-Really? Thanks. Takuya: Nao, I came here with a coworker. Rika: U-Um, hello. Takuya: Her name's Nao. We've been neighbors since we were born. Nao: I-I-I'm Miyama Nao! Nao: Pardon me for not greeting you sooner! Rika: I'm Honjoji. Nice to meet you. Nao: Did my standard Japanese sound okay? Rika: Huh? Takuya: What're you gettin' all respectful for, Nao? Nao: Don't be so condescendin', Takuya! Nao: Bein' in Tokyo makes you mister big shot?! Takuya: What are you, a child?! Nao: Your hair's as crazy as ever! Takuya: Yeah, well so's yours! Ikuko: You two're too old for this tomfoolery. Nao: Knock that off! Rika: Well, well. Rika: I should have known. Rika: I was imagining something beyond my station. Rika: I don't get to have any dramatic tales. Rika: Rein it in, already. Nao: Honjoji-san. Rika: Yes? Nao: I'd like you to be my friend! Nao: I'm going to a workshop in a place called Katsushika soon. Nao: That's in Tokyo! Takuya: Huh? You're comin' to Tokyo? Nao: Yep! Haruko/Izumi: What? Ikuko: You're goin' there too, Nao-chan? Nao: So, Honjoji-san. Nao: Lookin' forward to seein' ya there! : --------------- EP 06 --------------- Takuya: Is it good, Kama? Takuya: This Nyaru's only sold in Aso. Takuya: Now do you forgive me for leaving you by yourself? Takuya: And you know, Kama, something's bothering me. Takuya: On the way back, Honjoji-san was very distant. Takuya: No matter what I said, she remained curt. Takuya: Of course, that's the way she was in the first place. Takuya: I'd thought maybe... Takuya: Maybe we had started getting along a little better. Takuya: After everything we've been through. Takuya: What made her turn so cold? Takuya: D-Did I do something bad? Takuya: Is it something my family said to her? Takuya: Or were things already like this from before? Takuya: I can't figure it out. Takuya: Uh, that's why I'm... Takuya: I'm glad you— Takuya: I'm glad I didn't finish saying that. Takuya: She might have disliked me even more. announcer: Bochi Komori! announcer: Today, we're going around the city of Atami with Komori-san! Komori: These slopes are great. announcer: That they are. Atami has many of those sloping hills you love, Komori-san. Takuya: Uh, that's why I'm... Takuya: I'm glad you— Rika: Looks like it'd feel nice to run my hands through it. Nao: Bein' in Tokyo makes you mister big shot?! Takuya: What are you, a child?! Rika: Sure enough, no dramatic tale for me. Rika: Getting carried away with my imagination, it's so embarrassing. Rika: I even presumed he felt the same way. Rika: What a ridiculous fantasy, looking back on it. Rika: I should stop thinking these weird things. Rika: I'll switch it off. Rika: Switch it off. Kurokawa: Good morning! Kurokawa: The summer fair is finally starting. Kurokawa: This year, we're putting our efforts into domestic travel. Kurokawa: Let's get some tickets sold! everyone: Here's hoping for the best. Shinshi: Cancellations begone! Cancellations begone! Isojima: Shinshi-san's started his cancellation-prevention chant again. Saito: Does that help at all? Shinshi: A travel agency's biggest threat is cancellations! Shinshi: We must use every means at our disposal to avoid them! Kurokawa: Shinshi-kun is right! Let's all chant! Shinshi: Cancellations begone! Cancellations begone! everyone in line: Cancellations begone! Cancellations begone! Kurokawa: That's the way! Takuya: Oh, good morning, Honjoji-san. Kurokawa: Once more! everyone: Cancellations begone! Cancellations begone! Rika: Yes, good morning. Kurokawa: I can't hear you! Gonda: Lunchtime! Isojima: Shinshi-san, what a lovely box lunch! Shinshi: Yes, well, my wife makes them for me every day. Gonda: Wow, she does a heck of a job! Isojima: I've never made one for my husband. Too much trouble. Shinshi: I'm grateful to my wife. I'm so fortunate. Gonda: Wow, you hype her up. Isojima: That's winning at life. Gonda: His devoted wife makes him lunches. Gonda: Seems like everyone around me's all happy! Gonda: I want to eat a lunch made by my own wife! Takuya: So, why am I your drinking buddy tonight? Gonda: Don't be that way. Give me some advice, Master! Takuya: I'm not your master! Takuya: I want to go see Kama! Gonda: Master, what should I do to make Komiya-chan like me? Gonda: She never seems to look my way. Gonda: Women look at people's faces when they like them. Takuya: Th-That's not always true. Gonda: Yes it is! Gonda: I want Komiya-chan to gaze at me! Takuya: Hey, Kama. Takuya: Honjoji-san wouldn't look at my face today. Takuya: I guess maybe I did something after all? Takuya: You only look at my face when you want something. Kurokawa: Hey, what's going on?! Kitagawa: Hello, this is the JTC Kinshicho Branch. Itsuki: The tickets haven't come in?! Komiya: Haven't the documents been delivered? Gonda: Hello, this is JTC. Komiya: Uh, yes, the one in charge of that is currently out. Komiya: I'll check on that soon, and get back to you. Itsuki: The person who handles that hasn't come in today, Itsuki: so we'll deal with it as best we can! Kurokawa: Where is Shinshi-kun?! Has anyone seen him?! Itsuki: Ohara-san, have you seen Shinshi-san? Takuya: No, I haven't. Itsuki: We haven't been able to reach him all day. Itsuki: All the group tours he's handling are stuck in limbo. Itsuki: George-san! Don't just look at Aloha, help out! Takuya: Shinshi-san failed to show up for work? Takuya: But he's a model JTC employee. Rika: Yes, I apologize. Rika: The tickets were obtained without a problem. Rika: Please rest assured on that point. Takuya: Things are kind of going off the rails. Rika: Yes, they are. Gonda: Women look at people's faces when they like them. Takuya: Does she dislike me? Takuya: Things were definitely different before we went to Aso. Takuya: Why'd they turn out like this?! Hideo: Excuse me! Sorry to bother you when you're busy! Hideo: M-My name is Shinshi Hideo! Hideo: I'm looking for my father! Has he come to the office? Isojima: Shinshi-san's son? Gonda: He came all the way here to look for him? Itsuki: Shinshi-san's seriously gone missing? Komiya: Your father hasn't come in. Komiya: You haven't seen him, Hideo-kun? Hideo: Uh, no. Komiya: What's happened to him? Hideo: Um, last night, Papa and Mama got into a fight. Hideo: Then Mama said she was getting a divorce. Isojima: A divorce?! Kitagawa: And now he's missing? No way. Gonda: You don't think he skipped town, do you? Itsuki: Shouldn't we be calling the police? George: Hey! George: Shinshi-kun is just fine. George: His young child came all this way. We mustn't make him worry. Itsuki: George-san... Gonda: S-Sorry. George: Hey, Ohara-kun. George: Go with the boy, and look for Shinshi-kun. Takuya: Me?! George: You're a suitable choice. You're young, and kind. George: I'll cover your workload. George: Send me anything regarding the missing tickets. Gonda/Itsuki: O-Okay! George: Will that do, Kurokawa-san? Kurokawa: Yes! Kurokawa: Okay, everyone back to work! Kitagawa: What's gotten into George-san? Itsuki: All he usually talks about is Hawaii stuff. George: Mai hopohopo, sonny. George: That guy will help you look. George: Oh, that was Hawaiian for "Don't worry." Takuya: R-Ready to go then, Hideo-kun? Hideo: Sure. Takuya: The Shinshis are getting divorced? Takuya: But he seemed so happy yesterday. Takuya: Is this a huge responsibility I've got right now? Takuya: I'd better find Shinshi-san, fast! Hideo: Excuse me, sir! Hideo: I have some clues. Hideo: My father had a business-card file on his desk. Hideo: Maybe there's a place in here he goes! Hideo: I called our relatives, but he wasn't with any of them. Takuya: This is one clever kid. Takuya: No, he's actually desperate to find his father. Takuya: Let's check them one by one. Hideo: Okay! Takuya: What's your mother doing? Hideo: She won't come out of her room. Takuya: Gotcha. Takuya: What's she doing neglecting a kid as young as him? Takuya: Yes. Ah, I see. You haven't seen him. Takuya: Sorry, I know you're not open yet, but I'd like to ask about something. Takuya: Nothing here, or here. Takuya: Wh-What's wrong? Hideo: Are we really going to find Papa? Takuya: Let's take a short break. employee: Thank you for waiting, here's your Kid's Combo A. Takuya: Um, is a hamburger all right? Hideo: Yes, thank you. Takuya: Hideo-kun's a lot less peppy than he was. Takuya: What do you say at times like this? Hideo: Maybe Papa's not coming back home. Hideo: We all got along so well yesterday morning, too. Hideo: Yesterday was better. Hideo: I want to go back to it. Takuya: I don't even understand what marriage is. Takuya: How could I possibly understand divorce? Takuya: I can't do anything for this kid. Koichi: It's high time you stopped livin' life so half-assed. Kurokawa: You still haven't found him? Takuya: No, but we did try nearly all the leads we have. Kurokawa: Where could Shinshi-kun have gone? George: Ohara-kun? It's me. Takuya: George-san? George: You know that Hachiman shrine in Fukagawa? George: There's a gloomy bar nearby. George: Try going there. Takuya: Fukagawa... George: Right, people with no place to go tend to gather there. George: It has feng shui for depressed dudes. Kurokawa: Feng shui for depressed dudes?! Takuya: "A bar in Fukagawa." That's not enough to help me— Takuya: Found it. Itsuki/Gonda/Komiya: Ohara-san! Takuya: Guys. Gonda: George-san told us about this, so we came too! Itsuki: Wonder if Shinshi-san is in there. Takuya: Komiya-san, stay out here with Hideo-kun. Komiya: Huh? Takuya: I don't think he should go in there. Komiya: A-All right. Takuya: Sh-Shinshi-san? Takuya: E-Excuse me, Shinshi-san? Takuya: That's him, isn't it? Shinshi: Hey, fellas. Sorry I'm late. Shinshi: I'm a little busy with something. Shinshi: I'll come to work as soon as I erase this document. Shinshi: I'm having a hard time getting it done. Shinshi: This is supposed to be a good eraser, too. Shinshi: There must be something wrong here. Shinshi: What is with this paper? Shinshi: Am I going to lose everything thanks to something like this? Shinshi: I'm not going to let it negate my life. Shinshi: Put me back into the life I know. Shinshi: Put me back into my normal life! Takuya: Shinshi-san, please wait! Gonda: Shinshi-san! Hideo: Papa! George: How'd it go? Takuya: Shinshi-san took off running. George: Then let's all look for him. Takuya: Shinshi-san! Komiya: Hideo-kun, let's stick together! Komiya: Your father will be okay! Hideo: Papa! Takuya: Oh, Shinshi-san! Takuya: Shinshi-san? Itsuki: Shinshi-san's turned into a gorilla! Takuya: Now what do we do?! Gonda: There he goes! Takuya: Sh-Shinshi-san! Gonda: Please stop! Gonda: Shinshi-san! Takuya: The police are gonna get involved! Gonda: I'll lure him with a banana! Takuya: Shinshi-san is human! Itsuki: Maybe a gorilla calls for a tranquilizer gun. Gonda: There he is! Takuya: Shinshi-san! Hideo: Papa! Papa! Komiya: Honjoji-san! Hideo: Papa! Rika: Hideo-kun, stop! Hideo: Papa! Rika: Let's stay like this a little longer. Rika: Your father will be right back. Takuya: Shinshi-san! George: Yah! Takuya: George-san... Itsuki: The gorilla... Gonda: ...has stopped! George: A gorilla would just be a target for humans. George: Let's get you home, Shinshi-kun. Takuya: Are you okay? Shinshi: No, I don't want to go home. Shinshi: If I do, misery's waiting for me. Shinshi: I want to be a gorilla! Shinshi: I've had enough of being human! Shinshi: If I knew I'd feel this way, I wouldn't have gotten married! Shinshi: I wouldn't have gotten married! Hideo: Papa! Shinshi: I'm sorry I lost control. Shinshi: That I panicked. Shinshi: Last night, I went out to buy a present since our wedding anniversary is near. Shinshi: Then she said she wants a divorce. Shinshi: My wife and I had never so much as had a fight. Shinshi: I thought we were a 100% ideal couple. Shinshi: Now it's like nothing makes sense. Kurokawa: It's here again this year! Kurokawa: The JTC Inter-Branch Display Contest! Kurokawa: This year's theme is the sea! Kurokawa: As a diving enthusiast, I refuse to lose this one! Kurokawa: Let's all make an incredible display! Kurokawa: Go Kinshicho! Kurokawa: What's wrong with everyone? Kurokawa: Let's see some more energy! Itsuki: Of course we're going to be gloomy after seeing last night's shocking scene. Isojima: A full-grown adult turned into a gorilla, you know. Isojima: Is that what divorce drives a person to do? Itsuki: Who knows? Itsuki: So, how's Shinshi-san today? Isojima: Taking the day off. Maybe it's family meeting time. Saito: I wonder if they'll really get divorced. Komiya: He seemed so happy, and his kid is adorable. Komiya: I would never have expected a divorce. Saito: His wife didn't have to bring it up around their anniversary. Isojima: I'll say. George: His wife might have been putting up with a lot. George: Maybe Shinshi-kun wasn't able to see beyond his own happiness. George: Being married sure isn't easy. George: Sometimes 100% happiness for one partner George: means a lifetime of toil for the other. Gonda: Think something happened in George-san's past? Saito: He was uncommonly fired up about this whole thing. Isojima: But it's true that sometimes men aren't very considerate. Isojima: Presents are nice and all, but do some of the chores. Kitagawa: That happens. They tend to only want to do big things Kitagawa: with no thought about our circumstances. Isojima: Is it like that for you too, Kurokawa-san? Kurokawa: Huh? W-Well, I guess? Itsuki: Hey now, it's turning into it being all the men's fault. Itsuki: I don't understand guys who're still married after being told that stuff. Itsuki: I'll pass on that. Itsuki: Right, Gonda? Gonda: No! I'm jealous of Shinshi-san! Gonda: He's a lucky guy! Itsuki: In what way? Gonda: You can only get divorced if you're married. Gonda: Talking about divorce sounds like bragging when I can't even get married. Itsuki: What kind of thinking is that? Itsuki: You should be careful too, Ohara-san. Gonda: Hey! He only just decided to get married! Gonda: Don't jinx him. Takuya: I'm going to go get some tape. Saito: Okay. Takuya: I'm not sure I get it anymore. Takuya: Even Shinshi-san has trouble, and he's always kind and respectable. Shinshi: Put me back into my normal life! Takuya: What the hell is marriage? Takuya: What the hell is a normal life? Rika: Oh, thank you. Takuya: H-Hi. Rika: Thank you. Takuya: Honjoji-san is still distant today. Takuya: Uh, what is this? Rika: A canoe. I made it. Takuya: A canoe? Rika: For use in the display. Rika: I hope Shinshi-san doesn't have to get divorced. Rika: Hideo-kun wants his parents to get along. Takuya: Oh, is she talking to me? Takuya: H-How should I respond? Um, um... Takuya: I feel like I'll mess up no matter what I say, so I'm too scared to speak. Rika: Thank you. Takuya: S-Sure. Takuya: Sort of feels like everything's back to square one. Rika: I'm not sure how to talk to Ohara-kun anymore. Ritsu: Rika-san, as of today it's going to be just you and me. Rika: Switch off. Rika: Switch it off. Nao: Hey! Rika-san?! Nao: It is you! Nao: Rika-san, I need help! Nao: It's me, Miyama Nao! Nao: From Aso! : --------------- EP 07 --------------- Nao: Thank goodness I found someone I know! Rika: Y-You're... Nao: I moved to Tokyo today, but I can't find where I live! Nao: The streets are too complicated! Rika: Yes, Tokyo's streets are challenging. Rika: Do you know the address? Nao: This is it! Rika: Sumida, Hikifune, 2-1... Rika: Huh?! Nao: What?! My apartment is in the building next door to yours?! Rika: So it seems. Nao: Wow! Nao: Rika-san, what a nice building you live in! Rika: It's average. Nao: Thank you, you saved me! Rika: No problem. Nao: This is the workshop where I work. Nao: Please come by, if you like. Rika: Right. Rika: Comet Glass Studio... Rika: She was so cheerful. Takuya: So... Takuya: I've got to go do some out-of-office work. Rika: Oh yeah. Rika: Maybe I should tell Ohara-kun I ran into Miyama-san. Rika: Or not. Rika: I'm sure he knows by now anyway. Rika: A glassmaker, huh? Rika: I wonder what kind of person Miyama-san is. Rika: Oh, so this place is a glass workshop. Nao: Master! Nao: Here goes. Hoshi: Pick up the pace. Nao: R-Right. Nao: Yeah! Hoshi: Still not good enough. Nao: Awww! Rika: Talk about tense. Nao: Rika-san! Nao: You stopped by! Nao: You should've said hi! Rika: Oh, um. I thought it would distract you. Nao: Not at all! Nao: Oh, I know. Want to have a drinking party later on? Rika: Drinking party? No, I— Nao: Listen, can we do it at your place? Nao: Let's drink up together! Rika: My place? I've never had anyone over. Nao: I've been wanting to talk with you. Nao: Oh! I'll bring some Kumamoto goodies with me! Rika: Uh, no... Nao: Please! Nao: I've never been in a big city like this! I'm so anxious! Rika: Well, as long as I have time to clean first. Nao: Yay! Nao: I'll bring some mustard lotus root. Nao: Cheers! Nao: Good stuff! Rika: Such power... Nao: So, this is your apartment, huh? Rika: I've never let anyone into my apartment. Nao: Wow! Rika: It feels so unusual. Nao: Look at all the stones! Nao: Do you remember how I said I'd like you to be my friend? Nao: And then I run into you the day I move to Tokyo! Talk about fate! Nao: Let's party hard today! Rika: So much beer. Rika: Is this the Kyushu way?! Nao: I made these beer glasses. Rika: That's impressive. Rika: They're curious colors, sort of blue and green. Nao: You get it, huh? Nao: There's stone blended into this. Rika: Stone? Nao: That's right. Stones from Aso. Nao: When I was young, I spent nearly all my playtime at mountains and rivers. Nao: There was nowhere else to play, Nao: and I was fearless. Nao: I'd see how far upstream I could follow a brook. Nao: And that was the only way you could get to this one swimming hole. Nao: It was my little hideout. Nao: I used to spend lots of time there after school let out. Rika: That sounds nice. Rika: Sounds like the kind of place Totoro might show up. Nao: For reals! Nao: But it was grey herons that showed up, not Totoro. Nao: You hear all sorts of sounds when you're there. Nao: The water in the river, birds calling. Nao: The leaves swaying on the trees. Nao: My glass uses stones from that mountain stream. Rika: Is that so? It really is pretty. Nao: I still have a long way to go. Nao: The glass won't do what I want it to. Nao: My witch of a teacher is always mad. Nao: I have no idea which way to go. Nao: It's been nothing but frustration since day one. Nao: But what can ya do! Nao: I'm here for training, 'cause I suck! Rika: She really is a cheerful girl. Rika: And very cute, as I noticed in Aso. Nao: Did anythin' irritate you today, Rika-san? Nao: Does anythin' ever get under your skin? Rika: U-Um... Rika: A corner of a map I bought yesterday was folded. Rika: There's that. Nao: That's all? Rika: I try not to dwell on things too much. Nao: That's very grown-up of you! Rika: Also, that bookstore doesn't have many maps in stock in the first place. Rika: I'm not saying they have to be in love with them, but... Rika: Also, the travel show I enjoy came to an end. Rika: Because of a cast member's scandal. Rika: It's just horrible. Rika: Also, when I take a walk, there's this dog that always accosts me. Rika: It's so scary. Rika: Also... Nao: Now you're on a roll! Nao: Oh, that reminds me. Nao: You and Taku-chan ain't gettin' married. Nao: His family told me. Nao: They said, "Taku-chan and Rika-san got 'em a phony marriage plan." Rika: That's right. The two of us are just co-conspirators. Nao: There's really nothin' between you, then? Rika: That's what I'd like to know! Rika: I'd like Ohara-kun to be clear about things. Nao: Rika-san? Rika: He says things that are vaguely suggestive. Rika: Yet I had no idea he was so close to someone so cute. Rika: I don't understand human emotion at all. Rika: Because I've never been close to anyone. Rika: If there's nothing there, I'd like him to come out and say so. Rika: For starters, are you and Ohara-kun really... Rika: Wh-What am I trying to say? Rika: The marriage is a fake plan anyway. Rika: We're not even in a relationship. Rika: Me, a coworker, asking Miyama-san Rika: if she and Ohara-kun are really just childhood friends, would be... Nao: Rika-san? Rika-san? Rika: Oh, nothing. Rika: Has Ohara-kun always been so vague? Nao: Heavens, no. Nao: One time, Taku-chan came to that secret spot I told you about. Nao: We got so wrapped up in playin' that day, Nao: it was dark out before we knew it. Nao: I couldn't tell how to get back home, and I was set to start cryin'. Nao: That's when Taku-chan showed me a lightnin' bug. Nao: It perked me up. Nao: Thanks to him, we made it back home safe and sound. Nao: My parents were awful mad after that, Nao: but Taku-chan stood up for me. Rika: Oh yeah? Rika: It's quite hard to imagine that from Ohara-kun today. Rika: Whatever, I guess it doesn't matter. Nao: Oh, in that case... Nao: Let's ask him point-blank about what you were saying! Rika: Huh? Nao: You want him to be clear about things, don'tcha? Nao: Sure you do! Nao: Best to ask him about it then. Nao: Hello, this is Nao. Is this Taku-chan? Rika: What?! Nao: Bet you're surprised, huh? Nao: I'm at Rika's place, drinkin' with her. Nao: Huh? Didn't I tell ya I was comin' to Tokyo?! Nao: Taku-chan, get over here right now! Nao: Rika-san's got a bone to pick with you! Nao: Get here at light speed, got it? Rika: U-Uh... Nao: Huh? The address? Nao: Figure it out yourself. Nao: Rika-hyan, Taku-chan's coming over! Rika: It's too sudden! Rika: M-Miyama-san?! Rika: Please wake up. Rika: You called Ohara-kun, didn't you?! Rika: Ohara-kun's coming over, then. Takuya: What's going on? Takuya: U-Um, it's me, Ohara. Takuya: I got some strange phone ca— Rika: Hello... Rika: I've been waiting for you, Ohara-kun. Takuya: Something's clearly off here. Takuya: Is Honjoji-san drunk? Takuya: Nao?! Takuya: Hey Nao, wake up! Takuya: What're you doing?! Takuya: Come on, wake up! Rika: Leave her be! She's sleeping. Takuya: Okay. Rika: Please have a seat. I have something to ask you. Takuya: S-Sure. What is it? Rika: That night in Aso, what were you going to say to me? Takuya: What are you talking about? Rika: You don't remember?! Rika: You know, that sentence you didn't finish. Takuya: Uh, that's why I'm... Takuya: I'm glad you— Takuya: Oh, that's right. Rika: Can you remember the words?! Takuya: U-Um... Takuya: Oh. Takuya: It was "I'm glad you and I got to take a walk." Rika: That's all? Takuya: Yes. Rika: I'm a fool. Rika: I imagined all sorts of things. Rika: Things I wanted it to be. Takuya: Um, have you been mad recently because of me? Rika: I wouldn't say I'm mad. Takuya: Sorry, I'm not very good at conversation. Takuya: I always thought I couldn't wait to grow up. Takuya: When I was little, Takuya: I thought I'd get good at doing all sorts of things when I was older. Takuya: But the further I get into adulthood, the less sense the world seems to make. Rika: That's right. Rika: I don't understand human emotions. Rika: It's the same as with my parents. Rika: Something I thought was glowing with light Rika: suddenly goes completely dark. Ritsu: Rika-san, as of today it's going to be just you and me. Rika: I didn't want Hideo-kun to go through the same thing. Rika: Not that there's anything I can do regarding that. Rika: That's why I have them turned off. Rika: If I turn off my own feelings, I won't be let down. Rika: And yet I can't seem to! Rika: It's your fault, Ohara-kun! Why must it be this way?! Rika: You say strange, wishy-washy things, so they won't turn off. Rika: They won't turn off at all. Rika: You and I are just co-conspirators! Rika: Isn't that right? Be clear about this! Rika: I want to switch it off! Rika: What do you want to do?! Takuya: I... Takuya: I want to go out with you. Takuya: Please be my girlfriend. Rika: H— Rika: Hngahh! Rika: Wh-What just happened? Rika: Things just went totally bonkers. Rika: A-A-All I wanted to do was complain a little! Rika: And suddenly, he's talking about dating! Rika: I-I-I can't! I could never! Takuya: I opened my mouth and insanity came out! Takuya: She already hates me these days, so why'd I go and say that?! Takuya: Now this whole plan is dead in the water. Takuya: And I still have to sit across from her at work from now on! Takuya: This is horrible! Rika: No, there's no way anything like this could happen. Rika: This is a hallucination. Rika: It's a beer-induced dream. Takuya: This has gotten incredibly embarrassing. Takuya: Maybe I can pretend I never said it. Takuya: I could say it's all a joke. Takuya/Rika: I guess that's being unrealistic. Takuya: It's not like I can take it back. Rika: No getting around it, this is reality. Takuya: U-Uh oh. Honjoji-san is angry. Takuya: Lethally so. Rika: Why does he want to go out with the likes of me? Rika: I have no idea. Rika: I have such limited experience with things like love and dating. Rika: I can't imagine what it would be like. Rika: Love and I... boy: Honjoji. boy: What're you looking at? grade-school Rika: Kokura. boy: Can I look too? grade-school Rika: Sure. boy: I'm gonna play outside. Bye-bye. grade-school Rika: Bye-bye. male student library assistant: Honjoji-san, did you finish the library assistant newsletter? junior-high Rika: Yes. Rika: Ugh. Rika: No matter how much I look over my own life, Rika: I can't find any real mixed-gender conversations. Rika: And they only got scarcer as time went on. Rika: I was okay with that. Rika: I mean, I'm human, so it's not like I've never imagined love at all. Rika: But for it to suddenly appear now, so huge and out in the open... Rika: It isn't something I can handle! Rika: Ohara-kun, I truly am a boring person. Rika: I'm sure being with me would disappoint you. Takuya: Come on, how long will she stay silent?! Takuya: What is she waiting for? Takuya: Honjoji-san hasn't budged in ten minutes. Takuya: Why isn't she responding? Takuya: Is she just going to ignore what I said? Takuya: This has to be a no. Rika: I just can't do it. I'm too scared. Takuya: What if she actually already has a boyfriend or something? Takuya: I didn't think of that possibility. Rika: Maybe Miyama-san will wake up. Rika: Isn't there some way out of this? Rika: I can't stand the tension! Takuya: Wake up, Nao! That can be my excuse to leave! Takuya: I can't stand the tension! Rika: But is that a good idea? Is that really what I want? Rika: He looked so seriously at me when he uttered those words. Rika: I may never experience anything like this moment again. Rika: Yet here I am, drunk as a skunk. Talk about irresponsible. Rika: I suppose it's how I've let all sorts of opportunities pass me by. boy: I'm gonna play outside. Bye-bye. grade-school Rika: Bye-bye. Rika: I've got to say something. Something. Rika: It can't end with me just saying nothing. Rika: Um, um... Rika: What do I say?! Rika: Just say something! Anything! Takuya: Please! Say something! Takuya: How long has she left me hanging?! Takuya: I'm at my limit. Takuya: If it's "no," then just say it! Takuya: Say something, I'm begging you! Nao: I couldn't eat another bite. Takuya: Now I've really done it. : --------------- EP 08 --------------- Rika: Morning... Takuya: Please be my girlfriend. Rika: I'm sober now, and it's as vivid as ever. Rika: I've got to go to work. Rika: Ow! Rika: Ow, ow! Rika: Ow, ow! Rika: Ow, ow... Rika: Ow, ow, ow... Rika: What's going on? I'm sore all over. Rika: Ow. Rika: Ow, ow. Rika: Ow, ow, ow! Rika: Is this from all that tension yesterday? Rika: I'm the woman whose muscles ache when she gets asked out. Rika: It's pathetic enough to make you cry. Rika: I wonder what Ohara-kun thought. Rika: Looks like he's off today. Rika: What a relief. Nonoyama: Good morning, Komiya-san. Komiya: Good morning. Sure is hot. Nonoyama: Whoa, look. Komiya: Shinshi-san?! Isojima: H-He dyed his hair blond?! Komiya: What possessed him to do that? Rika: I can't let things stay like this. Takuya: I keep asking myself why I went and did that. Takuya: I want to do yesterday over again. Takuya: I bet I could reload if this was a game. Takuya: S-Stop that, Kama. Takuya: It must be because I haven't spent enough time around women. Takuya: I lost my mind. Takuya: Sounds like a junior-high excuse, though. Takuya: No, wait. Takuya: It could be Honjoji-san was planning to give me an answer. Takuya: Yeah, she's a quiet person. Thirty minutes of silence might be business as usual! Takuya: Did I leave too soon? Takuya: No, there's no way. Takuya: This is me trying to twist things around. Takuya: Wh-Who's there?! Rika: Ohara-kun, I'm sorry about last night! Rika: I'd like to go out with you! Takuya: No, no! That's not going to happen! Takuya: Who is it? Gonda: Hi there, Ohara-san! Takuya: Gonda... What do you want? Gonda: Sorry to bug you on your day off. Gonda: I need to talk with you about something, Master. Takuya: Gonda. Takuya: Give up on Komiya-san. Takuya: Office romances are a terrible idea. Gonda: Master, you're not doing so hot. Takuya: I told you, I'm not your master. Takuya: I don't understand romance or women at all. Takuya: I'm the one who needs some coaching! Gonda: It's not about Komiya-chan today. Gonda: It's about an app! Takuya: An app? Gonda: Right, a dating app! Gonda: I've gotten into this lately! Gonda: At first I thought these things were worthless junk. Gonda: But, oh, the encounters you can have! Gonda: A woman's heart? I know all about that now! Gonda: I know all about it! Gonda: All about it! All about it! Takuya: Y-You serious? Gonda: What? You doubt me? Gonda: Want to join me, then, Master? Gonda: Today, I'm meeting up with someone from the app. You should come along! Gonda: I do know all about it, but I'm a little insecure about meeting up with a woman. Takuya: Huh? Takuya: What?! Takuya: G-Gonda, that's you?! Gonda: Nice pic, huh? Gonda: I've spent sixty thousand on this dating app! Takuya: Sixty thousand?! Takuya: These apps cost that much? Gonda: That's a typical amount. Gonda: Everyone's going all-in on apps right now, so it costs that much to get in the door! Gonda: Everyone at work who got married recently got started with an app. Gonda: Like Yoshimura-san at the head office and Imai-san! Takuya: Oh, they did? Gonda: Yes, they just don't mention it. Gonda: I think it'd be fine if they did, though. Gonda: So many people use them. Gonda: The era of drinking parties and mixers is behind us. Takuya: Oh yeah? Takuya: Oh, but don't you have your sights set on Komiya-san? Gonda: You bet. Gonda: But that's like a dream. Gonda: I'm not getting any closer to being with her, but I'm getting older all the time. Gonda: The one and only asset I have is youth! Gonda: I don't look like much, and I don't get paid much. Gonda: No one's eager to marry a guy like me. Gonda: I want to find a companion while I'm young at least. Takuya: So, why am I here with you? Gonda: Because, Master, I'm in a bad slump. Gonda: At first I tried contacting cutie after cutie, but they didn't give me the time of day. Gonda: Then, when I tried sticking to my own league... gloomy woman: I can see spirits. It's true. Gonda: Almost all of those women were kinda scary. Gonda: I've lost all my confidence. Takuya: What happened to all that energy you had? Gonda: Here's where I'm at now. Takuya: You're wearing that on a date? Gonda: Oh, it's not a date today. Gonda: This is a happi coat for an idol group called Ambitious Seven. Gonda: I'm a huge fan. Gonda: There are communities on the dating app. Gonda: I met this oddball girl who's an Am7 fan, Gonda: and we ended up geeking out over them. Gonda: Then we decided to do an offline Am7 thing, Gonda: and this happi coat is so she'll recognize me. Takuya: That's something you do on a dating app? Gonda: She's older than me, and sometimes idol otaku can be unhinged. Gonda: Master, if she seems dangerous, get me out of there. Takuya: That's what I'm doing here?! Takuya: That's what modern romance looks like? Takuya: Well, I'm no different from Gonda. Takuya: My salary's low, and I'm not attractive. Takuya: And youth won't last forever. Takuya: I'm not the sort one wants to marry. Kaori: Come on, let's go! Kaori: I've got something to say! Kaori: Mikki sure is the cutest! Gonda: I finally found you, Princess! both: Mikki! Mikki! both: 10^40! 10^44! 10^48! 10^52! both: 10^56! 10^60! 10^64! 10^68! both: Mikki's so cute! Gonda: Kaori! Kaori: Gon-chan?! Kaori: Anyone who can keep up with the Mikki Mix on demand Kaori: is one cringey Mikki fan. Kaori: Well, that's how it goes. Kaori: Am7 Mikki fans are weirdos. Gonda: Kaori! Gonda: You don't look anything like your profile image! Kaori: Oh, that? Kaori: Apps can be scary and all. Kaori: You can't go revealing everything up front. Kaori: But I couldn't help wanting to talk Am7 with you, so here I am. Gonda: Th-Thank you for that. Kaori: Aw, stop talking like that. Kaori: Just talk like you do in the community. Kaori: We already know each other's true nature. Gonda: Th-That's true. Takuya: I'm going home. Gonda: Wow, these outfits! Kaori: This takes me back! Let's get photos! Kaori: I love how Mikki's the only one with a ribbon! Kaori: So cute! Gonda: She didn't have this ribbon at first. Kaori: No way, she always had it. Gonda: Nope, she added it later. Gonda: I saw all their live shows from that era, so I know all about it. Gonda: You didn't see them all, did you? Kaori: But I had to work! Gonda: Now you see I'm the bigger fan? Kaori: Don't let it go to your head, Gon. idols: One! Ten! Hundred! Thousand! Ten thousand! idols: 10^8! 10^12! 10^16! 10^20! idols: 10^24! 10^28! 10^32! 10^36! idols: 10^40! 10^44! 10^48! 10^52! idols: 10^56! 10^60! 10^64! 10^68! idols: Mikki's so cute! Kaori: What, it's this late already? Kaori: Wow, we were talking forever. Gonda: It's kinda like being back in school. Kaori: But I've got somewhere to go after this. Sorry. Gonda: Oh, okay. That's cool. Gonda: Maybe if you have time again... Kaori: Hey, Gon-chan. Kaori: Let's talk over the phone tonight. Gonda: Huh?! Kaori: I want to talk more with you about Am7. Gonda: Okay, sure. Kaori: Really? Okay, I'll give you my number. Gonda: It's okay if I call? Kaori: It's fine. I've got time starting at about 10 PM every night. Kaori: Oh wait, I never paid for the karaoke. Gonda: Don't worry about it. Kaori: No, I insist. Kaori: Apps are amazing. I've never had this much fun. Kaori: Talk to you tonight. Gonda: Totally. Apps are amazing. idol: Thanks for coming to our show! Takuya: Looks like Honjoji-san's off today. Gonda: Master, get a load of this. Gonda: I talked with Kaori on the phone again yesterday. Gonda: That's three days in a row! Gonda: We talk so much together! Gonda: It feels like we've been friends for years! Gonda: Never would have happened if we'd met normally! Gonda: Apps are the best! Takuya: Good for you. Takuya: Suddenly, Gonda's got a fulfilling life? Gonda: Master. Gonda: I'm going to do it. I've decided! Gonda: I'm going to marry Kaori! Takuya: Huh? Gonda: I'm going to marry Kaori! Gonda: What do you think, Master? Takuya: I'm not sure how to answer. Takuya: Why are we hanging out so much? Takuya: Don't you think you're a little hasty? Takuya: You still don't know what kind of person she is. Gonda: Oh yes, I do! Takuya: I want to tell him not to rush into this. Takuya: But I rushed into it myself, so what right do I have? Gonda: Marry me, Kaori! Gonda: Maybe I should be less direct than that. Takuya: I'm not really sure, but wow, that energy. Takuya: Hey, Gonda. Takuya: Why do you want to get married so badly? Gonda: Is it weird to want to get married? Takuya: Well, not many people around me do. Gonda: You know, I was poor when I was a kid. Gonda: Oh, please don't tell Keisuke-san about this. Gonda: He'll turn anything into a joke. Takuya: S-Sure. Gonda: My father was a little problematic. Gonda: He was in loads of debt, and all my parents did was fight. Gonda: My big brother and I were close, though. Gonda: I don't have many good childhood memories. Gonda: I ate lots of ramen and such back then, and now I love it. Takuya: You eat too much. Gonda: I was a big dummy who was no good at school, Gonda: but thankfully I managed to land a job. Gonda: My brother works for the government. Gonda: Not bad, huh? Gonda: I guess that's why I yearn for a proper home life or something. Gonda: It doesn't have to be anything special, Gonda: but I want to marry someone I love, be blessed with some cute kids, Gonda: and enjoy life. Gonda: I have a feeling I could do that with Kaori. Gonda: Having kids would be great. I'd be such a loving father. Takuya: You have some romantic ideas, which surprises me. Gonda: I said it because it's you, Master! Gonda: It must sound gross, coming from a guy who looks like me. Gonda: Yeah, I could never hope to... Takuya: Give it a shot, Gonda. Takuya: I've got your back. Gonda: Oh yeah, you bet. Gonda: I'm gonna do it. Kaori: Gon-chan, what's up? Gonda: Kaori, could we meet up now? Kaori: Tonight? Sorry, weekdays are no good for me. Gonda: Please! The sooner the better. Kaori: Well, okay, if it's quick. Kaori: Thanks for waiting, Gon-chan. Kaori: What's wrong? Gonda: Kaori, let's date and eventually get married! Kaori: Do you mean that? Gonda: Of course I do! Of course. Kaori: Gon-chan, come with me. teacher: Oh, Ema-san. Hello. Kaori: Sorry I'm a little late. teacher: Mok-kun, look who's here for you. Kaori: Working while raising a child isn't easy. Kaori: Gon-chan, you still mean it? Kaori: Because I'm a single mother. Kaori: It's okay, don't force yourself. Kaori: See ya, Gon-chan. Takuya: Single mother? Gonda: It doesn't bother me at all. Gonda: I-I might have panicked for a moment, though. Takuya: So, what'll you do? Gonda: What'll I do? Well... Gonda: I've got to talk to Kaori again. Gonda: I can afford to support a child. Komiya: Gonda-san. Komiya: You seem kind of down today. Gonda: N-Nothing's wrong. Komiya: No? Okay. waitress: You can get drinks over there. Gonda: Sure, thanks. Gonda: Kaori sure was affectionate with her kid. Gonda: What look did I have on my face back then? Gonda: Kaori... Ichika: Gon-chan? Ichika: Gon-chan? Gonda: Y-Yes. Ichika: You look just like she described you. Ichika: I'm Ichika, a friend of Kaori's. Gonda: Her friend? Ichika: Right. She and I use the same day care. Ichika: And so, Kaori said she couldn't come today. Ichika: I'm sorry. Ichika: I have a message from her. Ichika: She said, "Don't worry about it." Ichika: She also said, "Thank you." Gonda: Does she not like me anymore? Ichika: Huh? Ichika: I'm not really sure. Ichika: Were the two of you dating? Gonda: No, it wasn't like that. Uh... Ichika: But listen, Gon-chan. Ichika: It's a big decision, letting someone meet your kid. Ichika: I'd use my kid to scare away a guy who won't take a hint, Ichika: but Kaori's not that sort of person. Ichika: Sorry, Gon-chan. Ichika: I guess it's not my place to say. Gonda: Master, I'm going to stop talking about marriage and stuff. Gonda: When it comes to marriage, I was all talk. Gonda: I wasn't ready at all. Takuya: I doubt anyone can be ready for that stuff. Gonda: Kaori had faith in me, and I flinched. Gonda: I really regret it. Gonda: I went and hurt Kaori's feelings. Gonda: I'm the worst! Takuya: No, Gonda. You're amazing. Takuya: Truly amazing. Takuya: Have I ever taken Honjoji-san into consideration this much? Takuya: Enough to move me to tears? : --------------- EP 09 --------------- Gonda: Master, I'm going to stop talking about marriage and stuff. Gonda: When it comes to marriage, I was all talk. Gonda: I wasn't ready at all. Takuya: I doubt anyone can be ready for that stuff. Gonda: Kaori had faith in me, and I flinched. Gonda: I really regret it. Gonda: I went and hurt Kaori's feelings. Gonda: I'm the worst! Takuya: No, Gonda. You're amazing. Takuya: Truly amazing. Takuya: Have I ever taken Honjoji-san into consideration this much? Takuya: Enough to move me to tears? Takuya: You should talk to her again for real. Takuya: It's what I'll do too. Rika: I can't bring myself to call him. Rika: How should I respond? Takuya: Please be my girlfriend. Rika: The more time passes, the more thoughts fill up my head. Rika: I really should have answered him then and there. Rika: If I even can answer him. Rika: Oh! Rika: Another day's liable to end with no resolution! Rika: I need to call him before I get home, or else! Nao: Rika-san! Nao: I'm sorry for inconveniencing you the other day! Nao: I've been waiting for you to come home! Rika: Nao-san. Nao: First I invite myself over, then I pass out! Nao: I can't remember a thing! Rika: Um, exactly how much do you remember about that night? Nao: Let's see. Nao: I remember having about three drinks. Rika: That was so early on. Nao: So, what happened after that? Rika: That's a good question. Nao: Huh? Rika: I'm not sure what I should do. Ritsu: Rika-san, I want you to live as you see fit. Ritsu: A life of freedom! Rika: I'm not good at making decisions. Rika: I've spent so much of my life not making them. Nao: Rika-san, do you want to try glass-making? Rika: Huh? Nao: My studio offers hands-on workshops. Nao: You're welcome to try one for free, as my apology for the other day. Nao: Glass-making will make all your troubles disappear! Rika: Glass-making? Nao: Rika-san, come on in! Rika: Uh, I've never worked with glass before. Nao: No worries, I'll teach you how. Nao: We're getting it ready, so hold tight. Nao: Oh, this is my mentor. Hoshi: Name's Hoshi. Nao: I made some of those. Nao: But she made some of them too. Rika: It occurred to me before, but your work is very beautiful. Nao: You can do it too, Rika-san. Nao: You can, you can! Nao: Let's have some fun! Nao: Time to get started. Nao: The glass can reach 1300˚C, so I'll do the dangerous parts. Rika: A-All right. Nao: The glass is inside here. Rika: Wow, that's incredibly hot. Nao: Now it's time to blow. Nao: Blow slowly, so you don't run out of breath. Rika: Right. Nao: Go for it. Nao: Very good! Nao: Next, blow gently at first. When I give the signal, blow hard! Nao: Now! Nao: Yay! Success! Nao: Here. Rika: Th-The tension and heat are intense. Nao: Rika-san. Nao: Next, we'll make the base. Nao: Are you doing okay? Rika: I'm good. Let's keep going! Nao: Okay, time to make the base. Nao: You press a wooden paddle against the glass. Nao: The trick is to move your hands in sync. Nao: Forward, back. Forward, back. Rika: Okay. Rika: Move my hands in sync. Rika: Move my hands in sync. Rika: Move my hands in sync. Nao: That's the way! Well done, Rika-san. Rika: Move my hands in sync. Rika: Move my hands in sync. Rika: Move my hands in sync. Nao: Okay, great work! Nao: I'll handle the finishing touches, so feel free to take a break. Rika: Th-Thank you. Rika: Nao-san's amazing. Rika: I was frazzled the whole time, thinking I'd mess up. Rika: It might be the first time I've felt such nervousness. Rika: But I sort of feel refreshed. Rika: Who knew becoming absorbed in something could feel so good? Rika: I don't understand human emotions. Rika: It's the same as with my parents. Rika: That's why I have them turned off. Rika: If I turn off my own feelings, I won't be let down. Rika: Becoming absorbed and turning off. Rika: They're not the same thing. Rika: Hope for nothing, expect nothing. Rika: If I switch them off, I won't make Mom worry. Rika: But by ceasing to put my feelings out there, Rika: I wound up becoming someone who can't decide anything for herself. Ritsu: Rika-san, be more confident. Ritsu: You're a very smart girl. Ritsu: Rika-san, I want you to live as you see fit. Ritsu: I want you to live as you see fit. Rika: "Live as I see fit." Easier said than done. Rika: There's no changing my personality at this point. Nao: Thanks for your patience! Nao: It's done, Rika-san! Rika: I-It's considerably lopsided. Nao: It's still amazing for someone's first time! Nao: Right, Master? Nao: That means it's very good. Rika: It does? Nao: There's no 100% right answer with glass. Nao: You just have to make what you like. Nao: I think your glass is nice, Rika-san. Nao: Please use it! Rika: All right. Nao: Okay, I'll deliver the glass once it cools. Rika: Thank you for this. Rika: I wonder what I'll use the glass for. Rika: Okay, let's do this. Ritsu: Rika-san! Rika: Mom! Ritsu: It's been a while. Ritsu: Sorry to keep you waiting. Rika: I only just got here myself. Ritsu: This is a nice café. Do you come here often? Rika: Y-Yes. Rika: You have a lot of bags. Ritsu: I do. I have a consultation after this. Ritsu: For interior consults, it always makes an impression if you have the goods on hand! Ritsu: That's why I bought loads of stuff overseas. Ritsu: I aim to always land the contract! Rika: Sounds like your interior coordinator work is going well. Ritsu: Here's a souvenir for you. I bought it in Belgium. Rika: Th-Thank y— Ritsu: Wait, I'm not sure it's your size. Ritsu: Rika-san, stand up so we can check. Rika: Uh, r-right now? Ritsu: Of course. Ritsu: Ah, perfect! Good. Rika: We didn't need to do this here. Ritsu: I knew it would look good on you! Ritsu: This is genuine cashmere. Ritsu: I figured it would have to be good, so I wanted you to wear it. Rika: Th-Thank you. Ritsu: Thank goodness! Ritsu: I wasn't sure what I'd do had it not been the right size. Rika: As always, Mom has incredible vitality. Rika: I thought about asking her for a little advice, but no, I'll pass. Ritsu: And so, Rika-san. Ritsu: Oh, a hot soy latte, please. Ritsu: How are things lately? Rika: I'm managing, one way or another. Ritsu: Oh, that's good. I've been concerned. Ritsu: A travel agency is hard work, and I hear the pay isn't so good? Rika: R-Right. Ritsu: Why not go it alone, like me? Ritsu: I think you could do well as a freelance ticket agent. Rika: R-Right. Ritsu: You probably wouldn't have the corporate headaches. Ritsu: I bet it'd be great! Rika: L-Listen, Mom. Rika: I think I'd like to keep at it the way I'm doing it. Ritsu: You've given it thought, and that's what counts! Ritsu: It's your decision to make. It's your life, after all. Ritsu: Rika-san, it's important to set goals. Ritsu: Not dreams, goals. Ritsu: If you accomplish goals one by one, you can achieve anything! Rika: Mom's been driven like this for forever. Rika: And she's amazing for raising me on her own. Ritsu: Excuse me. waitress: Yes? Ritsu: Would it be all right if I took some photos here? waitress: Oh, sure. Rika: Mom's always facing forward, always right. Rika: But it doesn't seem like I can be the same way. Rika: I have no wild dreams and no friends. Rika: Simply looking at maps is enough to make me happy. Rika: And content. Rika: I can't become the kind of person she wants me to be. Ritsu: By the way, Rika-san. Ritsu: Aren't you going to get married? Rika: I'm afraid there's no sign that will happen. Ritsu: Oh, no? Ritsu: I thought maybe you already had someone in mind. Ritsu: I failed at marriage and caused you a lot of hardship. Ritsu: That's why... Ritsu: you can't mess up your choice of partner. Ritsu: You can't mess up... You can't mess up... Ritsu: You can't mess up... Ritsu: But don't mind me. Ritsu: If it's someone you choose, I'm sure they'd be wonderful. Ritsu: If you find someone like that, be sure to introduce me. Ritsu: I mean it. You have to! Ritsu: Oh yes, Rika-san. Ritsu: Don't you think this sofa and table are just to die for? Ritsu: Your apartment could use— Takuya: Sure enough, no answer. Takuya: Why? Takuya: I want to go out with you. Takuya: Wait, how can I even ask "Why"? Takuya: Of course she doesn't want to answer! Takuya: I'm the one who caused this, so what am I saying?! Takuya: I wonder if she's taking days off when I'm at the office to intentionally miss me. Takuya: But time-off requests are submitted at the end of the month, Takuya: and these sorts of coincidences aren't so uncommon. Takuya: If I try calling her again, it'll just seem annoying. Takuya: And we've already been getting those suspicious calls as it is. Takuya: Hello! Takuya: Oh, Doctor. Takuya: Thanks for calling. Takuya: Kama's immunizations? Takuya: Well, what should we do? Takuya: Yes, that's right. Yes. Ritsu: Thanks for today, Rika-san. Rika: You take care too, Mom. Ritsu: I'll be in touch. Ritsu: Be sure to believe in yourself. Ritsu: You can do anything you want to, girl! Rika: R-Right. Ritsu: Bye. Rika: It's been a while since I've been showered with Mom power. Ritsu: Hello? Ritsu: My daughter said nothing's going on. Ritsu: Is that story about her getting married really true? Rika: Ohara-kun tried calling me. Rika: Twice, at that. Rika: I was so preoccupied with Mom, I didn't notice at all. Rika: B-But then, I didn't think he would call me. Rika: I also barged in like a barbarian when I failed to notice his text. Rika: Here we are again. Rika: I at least need to return his call. Rika: What do I say? Rika: "Sorry I didn't notice your calls?" Rika: Or "Sorry I never gave you an answer from that night?" Rika: Or... Ritsu: You've given it thought, and that's what counts! Ritsu: Rika-san, you're a clever person. Ritsu: Clever person... Clever person... Rika: Or maybe "I'm sorry I'm such a foolish person." Rika: I wonder what Ohara-kun sees in me, anyway. Rika: I'm sure he must have the wrong idea. Rika: So, in other words, this unusual fake-marriage situation Rika: is making him see a false image. Rika: Yes, it's misattribution of arousal. announcement: Akihabara, Akihabara. Rika: I'm sure he'll be disappointed once he gets to know the real me. announcement: Thank you for riding. announcement: This is Akihabara. Rika: I mean, I'm no big deal. announcement: This train stops at every station. Rika: So, what did he see in me anyway? present-day Rika: It was the same that time. present-day Rika: We were classmates, but he and I had never really talked. high school Rika: Why the heck did he send a text like this? high school Rika: Did I do something worth asking me to meet up? high school Rika: Don't tell me he's going to say he's into me?! high school Rika: No, there's no chance. high school Rika: There isn't even a remote chance it's like that. high school Rika: But in that case, is this a prank?! high school Rika: Some kind of joke?! high school Rika: Maybe it's some new kind of scam! present-day Rika: I was so scared, I wouldn't leave the house for three days. present-day Rika: Good timing or bad, it happened to be a string of holidays. present-day Rika: Calls came in every day. present-day Rika: I holed up and hardly even ate anything. high school Rika: Then, after the holidays... Rika: The one who asked me to show up Rika: had waited for hours all three days in the sweltering heat, Rika: then ultimately collapsed with a bad bout of anemia. Rika: It was no prank, no joke. Rika: And of course, not a scam. Rika: That's right. announcement: Asakusabashi, Asakusabashi. Rika: This is how big a fool I am. Rika: I can't decide for myself. Rika: Hope for nothing, expect nothing. Rika: But why must I confirm this sort of thing this late? Rika: I've known since long ago just what I amount to! Rika: I had come to terms with that, Rika: so why must all these thoughts run through my head day after day? Rika: Why must Ohara-kun bother calling me?! Rika: Why must he say he's interested in me?! Rika: This nonsensical love and marriage stuff is distressing me! Rika: I need to break these chains of love immediately! Takuya: H-Honjoji-san?! Takuya: Wh-Why? Um... Rika: Ohara-kun! We should go on a date! Takuya: Huh? : --------------- EP 10 --------------- Rika: Why must Ohara-kun bother calling me?! Rika: Why must he say he's interested in me?! Rika: This nonsensical love and marriage stuff is distressing me! Rika: I need to break these chains of love immediately! Takuya: H-Honjoji-san?! Takuya: Wh-Why? Um... Rika: Ohara-kun! We should go on a date! Takuya: Huh? Rika: Tell me what day you have off next. Let's go then. Takuya: U-Um... Rika: We're going on a date! Is that okay?! Takuya: Yes... It's okay. Rika: Thank you. Rika: I'll tell you where it will be later. Rika: Bye. Rika: Oh, I'm sorry I couldn't take your calls. Takuya: I was right in the middle of despairing over whether she had ignored my calls, Takuya: and then, suddenly, a date? Takuya: C-Could this be her response to me asking her out? Takuya: But if so, that exchange was strangely tense. Takuya: And in the first place, why here? Takuya: I think that's— Rika: That's the Hamura Intake Weir. Takuya: Honjoji-san! Takuya: Oh, you're wearing leather shoes? Takuya: I did message you to dress for ease of walking. Takuya: Huh? Rika: I'm about to do a tour of the Tamagawa Aqueduct. Rika: If you get bored, you're free to leave. Rika: Here I go. Takuya: What?! Rika: I'm done being considerate and trying too hard. Rika: I won't let romance mislead me anymore! Rika: I'm going to be my usual self today. Rika: Once he sees my typical behavior outside the office, Rika: Ohara-kun should realize he has the wrong idea. Rika: And then, I'll return to my calm life. Rika: This is the real-life me. Rika: Now, Ohara-kun. Rika: Prepare to be completely disappointed! Rika: Wow, the Tamagawa brothers! Takuya: What is happening? Takuya: Honjoji-san seemed so angry yesterday. Takuya: But she was also talking about going out on a date. Takuya: This seems like a strange mood for a date, though. Takuya: "The Tamagawa Aqueduct. Takuya: A waterway stretching from Hamura to Yotsuya, Takuya: dug by the Tamagawa brothers during the Edo period." Takuya: So, Honjoji-san. Takuya: Why are you doing a tour of the Tamagawa Aqueduct today? Rika: Because they covered it on Bochi Komori. Komori: Welcome to Bochi Komori. Komori: Today, we've come to the Tama River's Hamura Intake Weir, Komori: the starting point of the Tamagawa Aqueduct. lady announcer: Komori-san, who knew there was a place like this in the Tokyo Metropolis? Komori: You said it. lady announcer: It's amazing! lady announcer: The dammed-up water is flowing forcefully into the Tamagawa Aqueduct over there. Komori: Ah. lady announcer: Now, for today's topic. Komori: "How did the Tamagawa Aqueduct benefit the city of Edo?" Kusanagi: Perhaps some of our viewers learned about this in grade school social studies. Kusanagi: The Tamagawa Aqueduct was constructed in 1653 to deliver water to the city of Edo. Kusanagi: Today it's been designated a national historic site. Kusanagi: And believe it or not, it's still used as a water supply to this day. Rika: I'm a fan of that show, Rika: so on my days off, I often visit locations they feature. Takuya: Gotcha. I saw that episode of Bochi Komori too. Rika: Yes, you did say when we went to Aso that you're also a fan. Rika: I saw the Tamagawa Aqueduct frequently when I was in school, Rika: as I lived in Hachioji. Rika: I would walk along the river terraces around here. Rika: And I'm looking forward to today. Rika: How about it, Ohara-kun? Rika: That's a very boring day off, if I do say so myself! Takuya: I'm impressed. Takuya: I've watched the show, but I never go visit the locations. Rika: You know, I wonder if he saw last week's episode. Rika: The one about Hakone! Rika: No, no. I mustn't lose focus. Rika: Act normally, act normally. Takuya: What was that all about? Rika: This flow is still being used as a water supply. Rika: Oh, the Tachikawa terrace. Rika: From here, the Tamagawa Aqueduct crosses two cliffs Rika: and goes up over the Musashino Plateau. Rika: That's incredible engineering! Rika: G-Good. Rika: As I expected, he's bored. Rika: He can leave anytime! Takuya: This is the everyday Honjoji-san. Takuya: Hey, Honjoji-san... Takuya: Uh, Honjoji-san. Takuya: It's about lunchtime. Rika: The Kodaira Observation Point. Rika: From here, Tama River water passes through pipes, Rika: and is conveyed to the Higashi-Murayama Purification Plant. Rika: This is where the natural water flow ends. Rika: The low aqueduct bridge. Rika: This is the only place you can go right down to the aqueduct's waters! Rika: I can't wait! Rika: Although from this point onward, Rika: the flow is reclaimed water from wastewater treatment. Rika: This water once supported the daily lives of the people of Edo. Rika: You route water through empty wilderness, and people gather around it. Rika: It creates a whole new landscape. Rika: A single waterway creates a world. Rika: So amazing. Takuya: It sure is. Rika: What, you're still here?! Takuya: Oh, sorry. Takuya: I was looking up stuff about the Tamagawa Aqueduct and just responded on autopilot. Rika: I-I was totally lost in my own world. Rika: Wait, what?! Rika: Was he watching while that whole fantasy played out?! Rika: I mean, I wanted to show him the everyday me, Rika: but I didn't want him seeing this. Rika: Uh, you must be bored. Rika: You don't have to force yourself to tag along. Takuya: W-Well, I'm enjoying it. Takuya: It's the first time I've ever seen you having so much fun. Takuya: Um, you really do love maps, huh? Takuya: In fact, am I getting in the way of things? Rika: Oh, no! No! Rika: Th-This can't be. Rika: There's no way he enjoys this. Rika: It's just a typical day of mine. Nothing special. Rika: There can't be a person like this. Rika: Ohara-kun, are you actually human? Rika: Or... are you some kind of phantom? Rika: What in the world are you, Ohara-kun? Takuya: Huh? Rika: You're weird for thinking this is enjoyable. Rika: All I'm doing is looking at waterways and surveying cliffs. Rika: I'm just having my own fun. Takuya: Uh, well... Rika: I can't understand myself when I'm with you like this. Rika: And so... Rika: please make this the last time we see each other. Rika: I'll take responsibility for the Alaska transfer. Rika: So let's put an end to this. Rika: That's what I wanted to tell you today. Rika: I'm afraid of who I am when I'm with you. Takuya: I see. Takuya: Then, this is it. Rika: Yes. Rika: Huh, what's going on? Rika: I feel like crying. Rika: What is this? Rika: It's always the same. Rika: I'm turning off my feelings again. Rika: Because I don't want to be disappointed. Rika: I don't want anyone disappointed in me. Rika: So I always turn them off. Rika: Is it right to do it this time too? Rika: It's not. It's not right at all! Rika: The truth is... The truth is... Rika: I want to be with Ohara-kun! Takuya: Should I just turn around and go? Takuya: I always do this. I always just accept it! Takuya: How long am I going to be afraid? Takuya: I don't even have anything. Takuya: I can't just leave. Takuya: I can't... just leave! Takuya: I can't lose someone important to me! both: Whaaaaaaaaaa?! Takuya: U-Um... Rika: I need a moment. Rika: Ohara-kun, how about we reevaluate? Takuya: Reevaluate? Rika: That's right. So many overly unexpected things have happened. Rika: Oh, this doesn't mean I'm angry. Rika: We weren't even friends to begin with. Rika: We were coworkers with differing seniority and fake-marriage partners. Rika: Am I right? Rika: Mere coworkers don't barge into each other's homes... Rika: or go for nighttime walks in Aso. Takuya: T-True. Rika: And yet, somehow, that's how things played out. Rika: Do you know why? Takuya: Um... Now that you mention it, I'm not sure. Rika: I'm not sure either. Rika: That's why I planned today's date—to simplify it all. Rika: Yet you claimed this plain old date was fun. Rika: When I suggested we don't see each other again, Rika: we instead held each other's hands and gazed at each other. Rika: How did we end up kissing?! Takuya: I-I'm not really sure why. Rika: You can have this map. Rika: Sorry, but please walk the rest of it alone. Takuya: Huh?! Rika: I'm going home to think. Rika: Oh, this doesn't mean I'm angry. Honest. Takuya: Honjoji-san, you're amazing. Takuya: How can you be so calm? Takuya: We went and kissed! Rika: W-We went and kissed! Kurokawa: Yes? Kurokawa: Ohara and Honjoji, you say? Kurokawa: Yes, I see. Kurokawa: Understood. both: G... both: G-Good morning. Takuya: Um, after you. Rika: No, after you. Takuya: Um... Rika: Okay then. Gonda: G'morning! Gonda: You two look great together this morning! Gonda: Hope I'm not intruding. both: Not at all, go on in. Komiya: Good morning. Isojima: I didn't get enough sleep. Saito: What's going on with this booking? Gonda: I submitted a request. Itsuki: Five items, finalized. Gonda: Thank you for that. Nonoyama: Honjoji-san, please process this. Rika: All right. Rika: Ohara-kun. Rika: Please confirm these hotels. Takuya: Oh, sure. Rika: Thank you. Takuya: Will do. Takuya: Is this the Las Vegas Bellagio? Rika: Yes. Um, let's see. Rika: Bellagio starts here, and from here, it's Caesars. Takuya: U-Understood. Takuya: It's no use. No matter what I do, I keep thinking about yesterday! Rika: Calm down, calm down! You're at work! Rika: No, there's no calming down! Rika: Not when the one I kissed is right in front of me! Rika: A full-grown adult can't let something like this shake her! Takuya: R-Right, I'm not some junior high student. Takuya: Oh no. If we're a mess, everyone's going to realize something happened between us! Takuya: Oh. Takuya: But we were doing the whole fake marriage thing in the first place. Kurokawa: Honjoji, Ohara. You got a minute? Rika: Yes. Kurokawa: I have something important to discuss with you two. : --------------- EP 11 --------------- Takuya: An in-depth report? Kurokawa: Right. Kurokawa: To recruit new graduates, we're putting together a JTC company intro as an online project. Kurokawa: And it's called... Kurokawa: Our Worthwhile JTC Life! Rika: Our Worthwhile JTC Life? Takuya: What is that? Kurokawa: You've started living together, yes? Kurokawa: I want you to chronicle your home and work life as a blog on the site. Kurokawa: That way, people will know JTC is a company that's all about husband-and-wife work teams. Takuya: Seriously? Kurokawa: Oh, of course, only to the extent that you can. Kurokawa: It doesn't have to include anything about kissing or making out. Kurokawa: Well, no need to make a big fuss over it. Kurokawa: Just be natural. Takuya: A web-based report? Talk about sudden. Rika: We're better off not doing it. Rika: For some reason, Kurokawa-san thinks we're living together. Takuya: But what if this is a trap? Takuya: To find out if our marriage story is true or not. Rika: Kurokawa-san suspects us? Takuya: That I don't know. Takuya: But I'm sure someone is watching us. Takuya: We received those weird phone calls multiple times. Rika: I think that makes it all the more dangerous. Rika: We keep getting into all these unexpected situations. Takuya: That's true. Rika: To put this in sumo terms... Takuya: Sumo? wrestler: Dosukoi! Dosukoi! Rika: In your mind, you're only going to take one step forward, Rika: but somehow you end up falling out of the ring. wrestler: Dosukoi! Takuya: That makes so much sense. Rika: If you're not careful, you could end up all the way out in Tokyo Bay. Takuya: Tokyo Bay?! wrestler: Dosukoi! Rika: If we live together and blog about it, there's no telling what might happen. Rika: That's why giving up might be an option now. Rika: I'll take responsibility for the Alaska transfer. Takuya: So, you're going to give up and go to Alaska? Takuya: I don't want to go there, Takuya: and I don't want you going there either. Takuya: I say we do Our Worthwhile JTC Life! wrestlers: Dosukoi! Dosukoi! Rika: The truth is, I think we should do this project too. Rika: But let's calm down and think about this. Rika: If we take on this project, it might mean we have to live together. Takuya: It would come down to that?! Rika: Kurokawa-san is already under that impression. Rika: In that case, your apartment is highly likely to be where it happens, Rika: in terms of living space and societal aspects. Rika: And I'm also concerned about Kama-chan. Rika: We have to be able to maintain his lifestyle expectations. Rika: I'm not good at snap decisions, so please allow me some time. Takuya: Yes, all right. man: Whoa, scary! woman 1: This is Benkei Nana Modori? woman 2: Looks like it'll fall. Rika: I never get bored of looking at this rock. Rika: It looks like it could fall at any moment, but it's been like this for ages. Rika: I'm sure it won't work. Rika: But... Rika: things have been messy, Rika: and so many things keep happening. It's like a deluge. Rika: We even kissed. Rika: Even now, I don't have my feelings sorted out. Rika: I'm sure if I live with someone now, it will mean a mountain of shame. Rika: But even if it won't work, I want to try. Takuya: I want to go out with you. Rika: Ohara-kun has reached out to me again and again. Rika: I have to make a decision! Rika: Are you ready, Ohara-kun? Rika: Here I go. Rika: I'm taking the plunge! Rika: Right into your world! Takuya: Come on, "allow me some time"? Takuya: It's been five days already, Honjoji-san! Takuya: Then again, this isn't unexpected. Takuya: One minute she can't stop talking, then she suddenly goes silent. Takuya: She went straight from a kiss to situational analysis. Takuya: I can never predict her next move. Takuya: I'm gradually reaching the point where nothing can faze me anymore. Takuya: It's amazing what you can get used to. Takuya: Honjoji-san. Rika: I know I took a long time. Rika: Let's do it! Rika: Our Worthwhile JTC Life! Rika: And so, I have this. Rika: Guidelines I made for today's project. Rika: I call it the Stay Within Bounds Plan! Takuya: The Stay Within Bounds... Plan? Rika: In order to safely create this JTC cohabitation report, Rika: I put together a draft plan concerning ways to prevent any and all trouble from occurring. Rika: It's just like traveling. Rika: The same way a trip has an itinerary, Rika: you and I need a plan since we're bad at socializing. Takuya: Th-That tracks. Rika: Let's go over this together and decide how to approach the online report. Takuya: All right. Rika: This isn't going to inconvenience Kama-chan? Takuya: Oh, it's fine right now. Takuya: Kama is in his favorite room. Rika: These are the three basic rules. Takuya: Uh, about this "Raise your hand before taking action" one— Rika: I wish to speak. Rika: In this way, we raise our hand and announce it before any action. Rika: I think this can protect against unforeseen accidents. Takuya: Um, in that case... Rika: Don't forget the hand. Takuya: Oh, right. I wish to speak. Takuya: Does this cover how we act inside this apartment? Takuya: We aren't going to do this at work, right? Rika: I wish to speak! Rika: That's right. Takuya: It kind of seems like prison. Rika: In broad terms, the goal is the same. Rika: As for where to cohabitate, when taking optics and Kama-chan's care into account, Rika: I still think your apartment is the way to go. Takuya: I agree. Rika: During this time, should we equally split the rent and utility bills? Takuya: Uh, that's... Takuya: Oh. You have your own apartment, so you needn't bother! Rika: Yes, but...! Takuya: Don't worry, it's okay! Rika: Let me at least help with utilities! Takuya: No, no, no. Rika: Yes, yes, yes! Takuya: Raising our hand each time is going to get tiring. Rika: That it is. Rika: Let's forgo it when we're having an ongoing conversation. Rika: All right, I will now set up the tent. Takuya: Tent? Rika: There are two people and a cat in this apartment. Rika: We have to make sure this isn't a burden, especially for Kama-chan. Rika: I will live in the tent, except when we're working on the report. Rika: As for where it wouldn't be inconvenient for Kama-chan... Rika: I will set up next to the window here. Takuya: R-Right. Takuya: I-I wish to speak! Rika: Yow! Takuya: U-Um, for today, what should we do about dinner? Takuya: Are you hungry? Rika: Right, dinner... Rika: What were we going to do about dinner? Takuya: I'll go buy something. Rika: Huh? Don't trouble yourself. Takuya: I was going to go shopping anyway. Rika: I'll leave that to you, then. Takuya: R-Right, I'll get going. Takuya: I-I can't handle the tension! Takuya: Are we really going to live together?! Rika: It's bigger than I expected. Rika: This has to be an inconvenience. Rika: Let's see, what's left for us to consider? Rika: K-Kama-chan! Rika: The true head of this household! Rika: Unless we get his permission, there'll be no report or anything! Rika: He's a timid one. Rika: I mustn't pay any attention or show any affection. Rika: Hold still, hold still. Rika: Kama-chan, I mean you no harm. Rika: I won't interfere with you one bit. Rika: Does this mean I've been accepted? Rika: Or not? Takuya: I-I'm home. Rika: W-Welcome back. Takuya: So, Honjoji-san. Takuya: I'm about to cook dinner. Would you care to join me? Takuya: Cook? Takuya: Oh. Takuya: Cook?! Takuya: Uh, yes! What do you say? Rika: Oh no. Rika: We should have figured out where this line was ahead of time. Rika: Right now it's an experiment to see how independent we'll be while living together. Rika: Unless we firmly draw the line on where our boundaries are, Rika: things will gradually erode, and unforeseen things will crop up! Rika: Just like the other day. Rika: But he's suddenly taking care of me. Takuya: Oops. Maybe she doesn't want to eat something someone prepared. Takuya: She bought her own food the last time she ate here. Takuya: Uh, it'll just be a simple dinner. You don't have to feel obligated to eat it. Rika: Oh, not at all! Rika: I'll have some! I certainly will. Rika: Things are falling apart already. Rika: I guess there's no avoiding it, though. Rika: What?! Rika: It's only been 15 minutes. Rika: You can make this much that quickly? Takuya: I usually prepare in advance, so there wasn't much to make. Takuya: Sorry that the rice was microwaved. Rika: Uh. Rika: Um, can I open a window? Takuya: S-Sure. Rika: I might smell like sweat after putting up that tent. Takuya: What was that all about? Does my apartment smell? both: Time to eat. Rika: Th-This is very good! Takuya: Thank you. Rika: I've never tasted anything like this. Is it ethnic? Takuya: It uses duqqa. Rika: Duqqa? You mean the Egyptian condiment? Takuya: That's right. I bought it at a bazaar in Cairo. Takuya: I like collecting spices. Takuya: I buy some every time I travel, so I have a lot of mystery spices. Rika: Wow, I didn't know Ohara-kun had such a hobby. Rika: When I travel, all I pay attention to is the terrain. Takuya: When I make things like spiced curry, I enjoy mixing these in different ways. Takuya: Like making potions when you're a kid. Rika: Making potions? What is that? Takuya: You didn't do that when you were little? Takuya: You make medicine by mixing things like pepper and leaves. Rika: So, that's the kind of kid he was. Rika: Wow, he has all sorts of spices. Rika: He's been to a range of countries. Rika: These are pretty. What are they? Takuya: Aren't they? They're chili peppers from Brazil. Rika: Th-The meal was great. Takuya: Oh, yes, it was. Rika: Boundaries, boundaries. Rika: And now, I'm faced with a big problem. Rika: I need to go to the bathroom! Rika: I'd also like to brush my teeth after eating. Rika: And change into something more comfortable! Rika: But I can't do those things here! Takuya: How goes it? I'm willing to do the dishes. Rika: Th-Things are fine. Rika: I can't use the bathroom with him so close by. Rika: O-Ohara-kun, listen! Takuya: Yes? Rika: I'm going to drop by my place. Takuya: Huh? Rika: I'm done with the dishes. I won't be gone long. Rika: See you then. Takuya: Now's my chance to use the bathroom! Takuya: I was so nervous. Takuya: This is how it feels to live together? Rika: Is this going to go on indefinitely? Rika: I didn't realize living alone... Takuya: ...could seem so relaxing. Rika: I'll exhaust myself if I have to run home for the bathroom every time. Rika: Maybe I'll do it at a convenience store. Rika: Let's see, things to decide on when I get back. Rika: There's so much, it's overwhelming. Rika: I've returned. Takuya: Oh, welcome back. Takuya: Honjoji-san, I was wondering. Takuya: What will you do about bathing? Rika: B-Bathing! Rika: I'd have to undress here. Rika: Not happening! I couldn't even manage to use the toilet! Rika: But not bathing could be a problem. Rika: And I'm already sweaty from putting up the tent and running to and from home. Rika: Plus it's hotter than expected inside the tent! Rika: Might as well go home again. Rika: But I just got back, so to go home right now would be weird! Rika: I-I can't decide! Takuya: Oh, um! I'm not saying you have to bathe here! Takuya: U-Uh oh. Did I say something weird just now?! Takuya: How should I have phrased it? Takuya: I don't know, I've never been in this situation! Takuya: I didn't mean anything weird by it! Rika: I-I can't decide! Takuya: Oh hey, how about a public bathhouse? Rika: A bathhouse! Takuya: There's one a short walk from here. Rika: All right, I'll do it there. Takuya: Hang on a minute! Takuya: I'll go too. Rika: Ohara-kun... Rika: I'll go buy toiletries, then. Takuya: Right. Takuya: I couldn't bring myself to send her to a public bath while I use my own at home. Rika: I was going to pretend to go to the bathhouse and drop by home instead, Rika: but now I have no choice. Rika: So, you can feel free to leave as soon as you're done. Takuya: Sure, all right. Rika: I'm sure he left already. Rika: You waited for me? Takuya: Uh, well, I thought maybe I should. Rika: Oh, thank you. Rika: Someone was waiting for me. That makes me happy. Takuya: Honjoji-san sure is pretty. Rika: Oh. Takuya: Sorry. Rika: After this... Takuya: ...what happens next? Rika: Is something going to happen? Takuya: Is something... going to happen? both: Something like... Rika: Well... Rika: Good night. Takuya: I can't sleep! Takuya: It felt like something was going to happen between us! Takuya: And yet, nothing did. Takuya: I can't wake her up. What am I doing? Rika: I can't sleep. Rika: Part of me wants something to happen, and part of me doesn't! Rika: And I'm starting to fry inside this tent! Rika: It has great insulation! Takuya: No way, there's no way I can send this! Takuya: What would I do if she saw this and went, "Huh?" Takuya: H-Honjoji-san, what's this supposed to mean?! Rika: I sent that because I couldn't stand the tension. Rika: Now how do I reply? Takuya: Does this mean "Let's talk," or does it mean "Stop rustling around?" Rika: I wonder how he interpreted it. Rika: It wasn't a big deal or anything. Rika: "Never mind. Good night." Takuya: "Talk to you again tomorrow." Takuya: No, not that. Not that! Rika: Um, um...! Rika: Is the tent making it too difficult to sleep? Takuya: Was I making too much noise? Takuya: Augh! I'm making her fret over me! Rika: Augh! What I texted was overbearing! Rika: I got impatient! Takuya: It's not like that. Takuya: It's not, it's not! Takuya: May I join you in there? Rika: May I join you out there? Takuya: C-Can't press it! Takuya: Honjoji-san?! Rika: I'm sorry. It's so hot in there I thought I would die. Takuya: Please, cool down outside! Rika: Th-Thank you. both: Grown-up romance is such a hassle. Takuya: Every little thing seems so important, I can't make any decisions. Takuya: If we... Takuya: If we went ahead and got married, maybe we wouldn't have to worry so much. Takuya: That's right. Takuya: Would it be so wrong if we did get married? Rika: Good night. : --------------- EP 12 --------------- Kurokawa: Looking good! Kurokawa: Our Worthwhile JTC Life! Rika: Thank you. Kurokawa: You look so happy, it makes me enjoy it too! Kurokawa: Must be your upcoming-wedding aura. Takuya: N-Nothing like that. Takuya: Would it be so wrong if we did get married? Takuya: Once I start thinking about that, it's all I think about. Takuya: I wonder what Honjoji-san thinks about it. Kurokawa: Okay, keep this up for another month. Takuya: Y-Yes, ma'am. Takuya: Well, let's keep at it. Rika: Uh, right. Kurokawa: Didn't I tell you? Kurokawa: Those two aren't in a fake engagement. Mamaru: I'm not the one who said so. Mamaru: The head office wanted to make sure. Mamaru: They said you never know with young people. Kurokawa: And I say again, it's not fake! Mamaru: I guess that means it'll be this kid. Kurokawa: Does it really have to be one of ours? Mamaru: Make up your mind already! Mamaru: Somebody has to go there! Mamaru: I mean, I know nobody wants to go anywhere cold. Mamaru: But we also can't open an empty branch, now can we? Mamaru: All we need is your okay to go this route, so could you finalize things soon? Gonda: What?! Me, go to Alaska?! Isojima: Looks like it. Gonda: W-Wait a minute! It's been decided?! Kitagawa: Well, it's a rumor anyway. Isojima: But that's what someone at the head office said. Gonda: But I haven't even been told yet! Itsuki: What's a good farewell gift? A down jacket? Gonda: Give me a break, Keisuke-san! Gonda: Th-This can't be true, can it? Gonda: It's not true, right? Takuya: Gonda? Rika: Going to Anchorage? Takuya: What am I doing turning a blind eye? Takuya: I must have known it would turn out like this! Takuya: Thanks to our false plan, somebody else will be going to Anchorage. Takuya: Sending Gonda away now seems unthinkable! Takuya: Should things end this way?! Rika: Ohara-kun, you think the rumor about Gonda-kun is true? Takuya: There's nothing wrong with this scheme. Takuya: Honjoji-san's plan is perfect, and we needed it at the time. Takuya: I just didn't bother to imagine... Takuya: It's not just Gonda. Nobody should have to go in our place! Takuya: I didn't see it at all. Takuya: I'm not the only one who'd be inconvenienced. Takuya: Everyone's the same. Takuya: They're all living their lives the best they can! Takuya: It was thanks to this scheme that I picked up on that. Takuya: Thanks to Honjoji-san. Takuya: Kurokawa-san, do you have a minute? Kurokawa: Ohara? Takuya: There's something I want to tell you. Takuya: I'm going to tell her our marriage is a lie. Takuya: I'll put an end to the whole thing. Kurokawa: Tell me what? Takuya: You know, something like this happened before. Takuya: The day the pool opened when I was a kid. Takuya: On the way home, there was a grilled squid food truck. Takuya: It was free to use the pool on its opening day. Takuya: But my mother made me bring some money, just in case. mother: Don't go spendin' this on food or nothin', now. Takuya: But... mother: Taku-chan. young Takuya: Mom! mother: You have fun at the pool? young Takuya: Yep. young Takuya: U-Uh, today, you hadta pay to get in, so I spent the money. mother: Oh. mother: What's that on your mouth? Looks like sauce. young Takuya: Huh? mother: Takuya. mother: I'm not angry because you bought food. mother: That was bad too, but why'd you lie about needin' the money? mother: You knew you'd done a bad thing, and you tried to hide it. mother: That's what I have a hard time forgivin'. father: Takuya, do you know full well why you got in trouble? father: Tell me in your own words. young Takuya: Uh, I went to the pool with my friends. young Takuya: After, there was this grilled squid. young Takuya: Uh, I bought some with Mom's money and ate it. young Takuya: A-And then... young Takuya: I lied to Mom and said that I spent it on the pool. Takuya: It wasn't so much that I bought the food. Takuya: It was that I lied to cover it up that made me cry from shame. Takuya: I haven't grown up at all, have I? Takuya: Kurokawa-san. Takuya: I'm not getting married at all. Kurokawa: Huh? Takuya: I-I was lying. Takuya: I didn't want to go to Anchorage, so I faked an engagement. Takuya: I gave no consideration to anyone else. Takuya: I deceived everyone! Takuya: I truly am sorry! Takuya: I'll be the one to go to Anchorage! Kurokawa: Okay, I hear you. Kurokawa: Come with me now. Kurokawa: In here. Takuya: Honjoji-san? Kurokawa: As it turns out, she told me the very same thing earlier. Kurokawa: That your marriage wasn't real. Kurokawa: And that she would go to Anchorage. Kurokawa: Looks like neither of you knew about this part. Kurokawa: In other words, you both wanted to avoid going to Anchorage so much, Kurokawa: you lied about getting married? Takuya: That's right. Kurokawa: I couldn't tell one bit! Kurokawa: Looks like you were stressing big-time over this. Kurokawa: But you don't need to worry anymore. Kurokawa: I'll go to Anchorage! Rika/Takuya: What?! Kurokawa: Don't make a fuss. Kurokawa: I've already told the head office, so you two won't have to go anywhere. Kurokawa: So, back to work! Kurokawa: Carry these! Kurokawa: Make it snappy! Takuya: Kurokawa-san's going to Anchorage? Rika: This settles things... but that's not okay! Itsuki: Please donate funds for Gonda's down jacket. Gonda: Keisuke-san! It's still not a done deal that I'm going to Alaska! Isojima: Oh, but Gonda-kun's a big guy. Wouldn't a sweater be enough? Kurokawa: Sorry to drag you out here. Takuya: It's fine. Kurokawa: I figured you might be concerned. Kurokawa: About the fact that I'm going in your place. Takuya: Very concerned! Rika: Without you, what will become of the Kinshicho Branch? Kurokawa: Our branch will be fine. Kurokawa: Everyone there is outstanding. Kurokawa: And besides... Kurokawa: Right now I'm excited! Kurokawa: Because I get to go on another journey! Kurokawa: I used to spend all my time traveling. Kurokawa: Asia, Africa, Europe—all over the world. Kurokawa: I love the sea, and I've seen so much. Kurokawa: Isn't it the same for you two? Kurokawa: You came to this company because you love traveling. Kurokawa: But now I'm married and running a branch. Kurokawa: I help others travel, but I no longer do it myself. Kurokawa: I spend every day in meetings, managing projects and figures, Kurokawa: and I make my employees do unpleasant tasks. Kurokawa: Once I get home, I'm a good wife and daughter-in-law. Kurokawa: I have to balance work and home life. Kurokawa: I treat myself with one trip a year to the Maldives. Kurokawa: It's not that I hate that arrangement. Kurokawa: It's just, it occurs to me... Kurokawa: There's a clear, straight road stretching out ahead of me. Kurokawa: I walk along it, taking care not to step off of it. Kurokawa: This is my life now? Kurokawa: No, it's not! Kurokawa: I need more adventure than that! Kurokawa: Taking every path, overcoming every difficulty. Kurokawa: All in the name of seeing things I've never seen in places I've never been. Kurokawa: That's the joy of living! Takuya: Uh, but is your family on board with this? Kurokawa: Well, we did start out as travel companions. husband: Huh?! You're going to Anchorage?! Kurokawa: Sorry, I've got to go develop Alaska. husband: It's kind of a relief. husband: It's like you've been stuck on the straight and narrow since we got married. husband: I thought I might be holding you back. Kurokawa: What a thing to worry about! husband: I'm jealous. Maybe I'll go to Alaska too. Kurokawa: You're welcome anytime. Kurokawa: And so, other than my husband's family, no worries. Takuya: I-Is that so? Kurokawa: Thanks for coming out here with me. Takuya: Kurokawa-san said all that, but does it really have nothing to do with us? Rika: That I don't know. Rika: But it seemed like she was telling the truth. Takuya: "Things I've never seen," huh? Takuya: I get that now. Takuya: We've been on the biggest journey of our lives these past two months. Rika: Well, there's no longer any need for our plan. both: Thanks for all you've done. Takuya: Thus, our journey came to an end. Rika: Maybe it's for the best that this plan is over. Rika: I doubt it would have worked until the end. Rika: It isn't good to go on lying indefinitely. Takuya: That's true. Let's put an end to the lies. Takuya: And let's think about what happens next. Rika: All right. Takuya: We'll need to tell everyone at work that it was a lie. Rika: Yes, we can inform them tomorrow. Takuya: Should we tell anyone at the head office? Rika: I think we'll have to tell Mamaru-san. Rika: Although I expect it will be rather awkward. Rika: Is it all right if we go together? Takuya: O-Of course it's all right. Takuya: Let's do that. Rika: Cost of the two cushions: ¥4180. Rika: The globe we got for the blog cost ¥3460. Takuya: Do we include the water bill? Rika: Let's add everything and calculate it. Rika: What do we do with the table, light, etc. we used for the blog? Takuya: Anything we aren't going to use, I'll sell online. Rika: That was relatively easy to sort out. Takuya: Well, it was only two months' worth. Rika: It almost feels like a dream. Rika: I suppose actual marriage is a lot harder. Takuya: Yes, I'm sure it is. Takuya: Even if it's fun for a short time, being together all the time must be too much. Takuya: You have to be attentive to each other constantly, and it's much easier to be alone. Takuya: I feel like I'd spend an eternity fretting. Rika: I'd be worried about work and money too. Rika: And you'd no longer have time for yourself or be free to go out whenever you want. Takuya: Married couples probably also have different values, Takuya: and there's bound to be lots of arguments over little things. Rika: Hanging out with family is troublesome too. Takuya: It's annoying when everyone says "congratulations," Takuya: and we can do everything by ourselves as it is. Takuya: The more I think about it, the more I reach the same conclusion. Takuya: It's fine not to get married. Rika: Yes, it feels like it's nothing but risk. Rika: It takes so much effort to live on your own as it is. Rika: So, to have to support someone else? Rika: Marriage is all an illusion. Rika: Well, the trains will start running soon. Takuya: Right. Takuya: A straight road continues on and on. Takuya: I just keep on walking, taking care not to leave that road. Takuya: This is my life... Takuya: Honjoji-san! Takuya: Honjoji-san! Takuya: U-Um, we're just coworkers. Not even friends. Takuya: But can we get married anyway?! Rika: Y-Yes, we can! Rika: We aren't even going out, but can we get married?! Takuya: Yes, we can! Takuya: Nothing amazing's happened to us like in a TV show, but can we get married?! Rika: Yes, we can! Rika: Maybe we didn't have any fated encounter or anything, but can we get married anyway?! Takuya: Yes, we can! Rika: Please just tell me one thing. Rika: Do you love me? Rika: I do so many weird things, and I'm always regretting it. Rika: I have no confidence in myself. Rika: But the truth is, there are many things I want to do and talk about with someone. Takuya: I do love you, Honjoji-san! Rika: And I... love you, Ohara-kun! Rika: I was thinking marriage was the finish line. Rika: But it's really a beginning, isn't it? Takuya: That's right. Takuya: You can begin at any time. Takuya: And so, Honjoji-san. Once again... Rika: You can call me "Rika." Takuya: Okay. Takuya: R-R-R... Takuya: R... Takuya: Rika-san, will you marry me? Rika: Yes. Rika: Let's start over again! Takuya: Yes. Rika: So, Ohara-kun, first things first. Takuya: Oh, so I'm still "Ohara-kun." Rika: Let's go apologize to everyone at JTC. Takuya: Right. both: We apologize! everyone: What?! Komiya: You weren't getting married and now you are?! Kitagawa/Isojima: Say what now?! someone: Do we say "congratulations" to this? Saito: Oh, so happy! someone: Why not? someone: How about another party at Bau Bau? Takuya: No, pass on that! Gonda: Congratulations, Senpai! Gonda: We don't have to worry about Alaska anymore, and you'll see! Gonda: I'll find my own happiness! Shinshi: For now... Shinshi: For now, I'll say "congratulations." Shinshi: But the day may come when that word becomes a curse. Kurokawa: All right! Kurokawa: Let's knock it out of the park again today! Kurokawa: Go on, take your seats. Takuya: Hello? voice: So, you're really getting married. voice: I knew from the start things would turn out this way. Takuya: Why do you make these calls? voice: I thought you were telling a silly lie. voice: That's all. voice: But then, this does seem appropriate for you two. Takuya: You couldn't be more right. voice/Itsuki: Sorry to cause you any anxiety. voice/Itsuki: And also, congratulations. Takuya: Thank you. Takuya: It's Rika-san! Asakusa Station! Takuya: R-Rika-san's glowing! Takuya: She's going to be... my wife. Takuya: Rika-san! Rika: Ohara-kun's... glowing! Rika: He's... going to be... my husband. Takuya/Rika: Bliss. Rika: Today, I was the attendant for a foreigner in Chiba, Rika: and a farmer we visited gave us produce. Takuya: That's a lot! Takuya: Okay, I'll carry it to your place. Rika: I'll carry half. Takuya: Don't worry, I've got it. Rika: I called him out here for something trivial. Takuya: She called me out here for something trivial. Takuya/Rika: Bliss. Rika: Oh, then Ohara-kun, I'll treat you to tea as thanks. Takuya: I appreciate that. Takuya/Rika: Bliss. both: Here we are, just having tea. Rika: Ohara-kun, can I do my Today's Five Minutes bit? Takuya: Go for it. Rika: A new island has emerged near Iwo Jima! Rika: It's so cool that the island Rika: is made of volcanic products like lava flows and rock lumps. Takuya: Wow. Rika: What's more, just when it seemed activity had stopped Rika: and the waves and such would make it shrink, Rika: signs were seen that it would become active again! Takuya: Far out. Rika: The Hawaiian Islands were formed by volcanic activity and plate movement, Rika: but when you think about it, how much lava must have to erupt to form islands that big? Rika: By the way, Indonesia also has many volcanic islands. Takuya: Oh yeah? Rika: He seems to have so much fun listening. Rika: I feel like I could keep talking forever. Takuya: Rika-san talks about such interesting things. Takuya: I feel like I could keep listening forever. Takuya/Rika: Bliss. both: This rules. Rika: I love how Ohara-kun walks so casually on the side next to the road. Takuya: I love how Rika-san always takes Kama into account. Rika: I love Ohara-kun's unruly hair! Takuya: I love Rika-san's profile! Rika: I love how broad Ohara-kun's shoulders are! Takuya: I love listening to Rika-san's footsteps! Takuya: I love seeing our shadows walk side by side! both: I love how we can just be together like this. Takuya: Rika-san, since we're here, let's cut through the park. Rika: Sounds nice. Rika: Um... Takuya: Rika-san. Takuya: Sorry, I was just now leaving. Rika: Good morning, Ohara-kun. Takuya: Good morning, Rika-san.
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