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# SobsPlease EP2
# Yofukashi EP2
I moved to Tokyo a few days ago.
Now, when I wake up in the mornings,
It's been a few days since I came to Tokyo...
this is what I see.
And this is the sight I wake up to.
How many times do I need to tell you?
How many times do I have to tell you?
Morning...
Morning.
I even wrote my name on that one.
I wrote my name on that.
So stingy...
Cheapass.
C'mon.
What's the harm?
Need it for my hangover. I'll only drink half, I promise...
I've got a hangover. Let's go halfsies.
Nope.
Not happening.
I asked you over and over again if you were sure you didn't want one for yourself.
I asked you so many times if you wanted to buy your own at the convenience store last night.
Well, I was drunk.
I was drunk.
So? Any news?
So did you manage to get in touch?
Not yet.
Not yet.
It turns out, once you move out, it's not that easy to move back in.
It's tricky to move back into a place you've just left.
And your job?
What about your job?
Still working on that, too.
Also TBC.
I have things to do today, you know.
I have to head out today, you know.
This place looks like a hospital, not a school.
This looks more like a hospital than a school.
Because it's a junior college.
It's a prep school.
You gonna come here every day?
Do you have class every day?
No way! I couldn't afford that.
No way. I don't have that kind of money.
I'm studying here because I have to get into a good university.
I have to study hard and get into a good university.
You wanna go to college, huh?
Oh, you want to go to uni?
Not really. I don't care for it all that much.
I don't care about uni all that much,
But making a living as a high school dropout seemed tough.
but life as a high school dropout will be tough.
True, can confirm.
Yeah, that's true.
And some people would make fun of you for it.
Shallow folk will look down on you for it.
Well, whatever. I'm not gonna butt into your life.
Well, whatever. I won't pry.
We can work our practice around your schedule.
All's good as long as you can practice in your spare time.
What?
You'll be free on weeknights and Saturdays, right?
Your evenings and weekends should still be free, right?
Then we just have to think about what shifts you take.
But you'll need to work your job into this...
Hang on a minute.
Hold on just a sec.
A band?
What?
Isn't that what you said?
A band?!
I never said that.
You wanted to do it!
Sure you did.
I did not!
"Let's flip 'em off together."
You did!
Don't go flipping everyone off like that.
You told me to flip 'em off with you!
Ouch.
Show some restraint with your middle finger, please.
I didn't mean I was going to sing.
Ow, ow, ow.
I was talking about our respective lives.
I didn't mean I wanted to sing.
Studies for me, music for you.
I meant continuing to fight, in our own ways.
What, really?
Me, through studying, you, with your music.
No wonder something felt off about it.
Wait, that's what you meant?
I was just as surprised.
No wonder things weren't adding up.
It's pretty busy at this hour, huh?
I can't believe you thought that.
Spoken like a real bumpkin.
So many people even at this hour, huh?
Shut up.
Heh. Your country girl's showing.
But hey, studying is all well and good...
Shut up, please.
But don't you want to try being in a band, too?
But you know, putting aside your resolve to study,
I could never.
don't you wanna try joining a band?
Look, I won't ask you to play an instrument.
What makes you think I could do that?
I think you'd make a good vocalist.
Look, I'm not asking you to play an instrument.
Huh? Vocalist?
It's just my humble opinion, but I think you'd be great on vocals, Nina.
You've got a great voice, and more importantly you've got the heart.
Huh? You want me to sing?
Who, me?
You have a good voice, and a good soul for it.
You think so?
Yeah.
Yeah.
People form bands
The way I see it,
because they have feelings that they're bottling up and want to get them out there.
bands are where people with pent up feelings get together.
"I wanna experience love!"
Like, "I wanna fall in love!"
or "I've had enough of this stupid life!"
Or "fuck this world!"
or "I can't stop the tears!"
Or "the feels, man!"
or "I love myself, I hate myself".
Or "fuck those self-centered pricks!"
Can't you just keep singing yourself?
Weren't you going to go solo?
That was the plan, but honestly, I prefer being in a band.
That was the plan, but I do love being in a band.
You talk behind each other's backs, tattle about it, feel awkward,
When other people are around, there's gossip, there's backbiting, things get awkward,
and grit your teeth to bear it.
you know that speaking up will ruin everything but you're always together so the stress builds,
But you still have to deal with each other,
you start to hate sharing the space, and eventually you explode-
so you keep bottling things up until you explode...
None of that sounds very appealing.
Not one of those things was good.
Huh? Oh, you're right.
Huh? Oh, yeah.
But it's all good fun.
Well, what I meant is that they're fun.
What you can't do alone, you can do with others.
It's fun to create something with others that you couldn't create on your own.
What are you looking at?
What's wrong?
Nothing.
Nothing!
I reckon this station is closest to your place.
I think this station is actually closer to your place.
It doesn't really feel like the big city here.
How do I put it? This doesn't feel one bit like the city.
That's what makes this area great.
That's the nice thing about Kawasaki.
Your place is that way,
Your place is that way,
but I'll show you the store over there first.
but there's a supermarket over there. I'll show you.
Huh? A-Alright, thanks.
Huh? Okay.
Ow!
Ow.
Are you sure about this?
Are you sure about this?
Yup.
Totally.
I'm the adult here, and you're letting me freeload.
I am older than you after all. Consider it my rent for the night.
But...
But...
No buts.
Just forget about it.
Can you put that stuff in the fridge?
Can you put the rest in the fridge?
Just so you know, I'm no expert cook.
I'll warn you though, it's not like I'm a master.
But you still cook for yourself, huh?
But you can cook.
Yeah, I don't mind it.
I kinda enjoy it.
Uh, wait... Where's the knife?
Let's see, where's the knife...
It's kind of similar to writing songs.
It's sort of like writing a song.
You chop up the ingredients while the water boils,
Boil the water while you cut up the ingredients.
and then make some sauce while the food's cooking, and so on.
Make the sauce while the water boils.
You do different things all at once,
You do a bunch of things at the same time,
and in the end it all comes together into a proper meal, or song.
you put it all together, and you end up with a complete dish.
Gosh, this knife's blunt!
Whoa, this thing's blunt!
I'm sorry I don't have a better one.
Sorry I don't have a better knife.
You don't have to apologize for that.
That's nothing to apologize for.
You say that, but I haven't gotten anything sorted out.
It makes me realize that I can't do anything.
How will I manage on my own?
Yet here I am, trying to live alone.
Laughing at my expense?
What's so funny?
No, just seeing my old self in you.
Nothing. Just thinking I used to be the same way.
You just have to live and learn, honestly.
You've just gotta tackle it head on.
Make mistakes. Screw up. Feel dumb. Learn.
"Crap", "I screwed up", "is that right?"
Then rinse and repeat to learn some more.
Rinse and repeat until you learn.
You don't have plates either, do you?
And you could start by getting some plates to serve this on.
I'm sorry.
Sorry.
Here. It's done.
Thanks for waiting.
You need to get some lights, too.
You should buy a light too.
We're gonna eat it... like this?
Are we really eating this?
Say, Nina. You are from a rich family, aren't you?
You really are a princess, huh?
Huh?
You sound like a rich girl.
Or else you wouldn't ask that question.
No way, not at all. My family's totally normal.
What? No, that's not it, I swear.
Though they can be a bit eccentric...
My family's like any other.
Like, we have these family rules.
It just... had some quirks, I guess.
Family rules?
We had our family tenets.
Oh, like household traditions?
Tenets?
That's right.
Oh, you mean like rules?
Yes.
First, dinner is eaten at home together as a family.
Second, no smartphones are allowed in the living room.
Third, family meetings are held every Sunday night.
Like that.
Like that.
Screw that.
Yikes.
Other parents were really impressed that my family had the discipline to do that,
My parents seem to think that's what a good family is like.
which got me a reputation at school.
We were kinda famous at school.
Hm, I think I get it.
I think I getcha.
But then I couldn't force myself to go to school anymore, and ended up dropping out.
But then I stopped going to school, and ultimately dropped out.
Why's that?
Does it really matter why?
That it?
How could you tell?
'Cause you're an open book.
The most popular girl at school.
Super pretty.
Went through every hot guy at the boys' school.
I see. Did she bully you or something?
I guess.
Why?
Why?
How would I know?
Why does it matter?
I probably did something that upset her.
Is that why?
And you didn't fight back?
How did you know?!
People like her
You've got no poker face.
only pick a fight once they've gathered allies and know you can't fight back.
She's the most popular girl in school. She's pretty.
First they alienate you, then they hurt you...
She jumps from one boys school hottie to the next.
You know, I ended up in the hospital!
And what, she bullied you?
But both the school and even my family said we shouldn't make a fuss...
Yeah.
Stop!
Why?
The food. I think we're overcooking it.
I don't know.
I guess she didn't like me.
Did you get her back?
Girls like that only mess with you
once they're sure they've got numbers on their side, so you can't fight back.
They'll get their friends to ignore you and hurt you.
I had to get taken to the hospital,
but school, and even my parents, told me not to make a fuss.
Stop.
The hotpot's boiling over.
It's fine. I like my veggies mushy.
It's fine. I like my veggies mushy.
I stand by what I said about you singing.
I really do think you should sing.
Huh?
I could write like five songs based on what you just said.
You could make five songs out of this story alone.
I've always wanted to be in a band without being the vocalist.
You know,
I want to know what it's like to just focus on the guitar.
I've always wanted to join a band where I'm not on vocals.
Are you serious?
I've been curious how it feels to devote yourself to guitar.
Sure am.
You really mean it?
Quitting school means
I really do.
y'got fewer options in the future.
Quittin' school midway
Even if yer figure out what yer wanna do with yer life, it'll be too late fer regrets.
really narrows yer possibilities for the future.
Then...
If you end up wantin' to do something later,
I just need to go to university, right?
it'll be too late.
As long as I study and get into university...!
In that case,
No. If I don't get into university
I just need to go to college!
and end up as just a high school dropout, it'll all be over.
I just need to pass the entrance exams!
Over, you say?
I can't.
Oh, I didn't mean it like that.
I've already quit high school,
It's just, if things don't change, it'll be my loss.
so I have to go to college or it'll be over for me.
I'll have lost to the bullies, my parents, and my teachers.
Over, huh?
Fine.
Oh, sorry, that's not quite right.
I won't ask you again.
What I meant is that if I don't continue my education, I'd feel like I gave in.
Sorry.
To everyone who bullied me,
Again, it's nothing to apologize over.
and to my parents and teachers.
We had more beer, didn't we?
I see.
Ugh, it's so heavy!
Then I won't ask anymore.
That one's filled with books.
I'm sorry.
I'll take the heavy ones, so you get the others.
Again, why do you always apologize?
It's alright. Is one trip going to be enough?
There should be another beer left, right?
Yeah, this is the last of the big boxes.
So heavy!
Can you check inside?
Oh, that's the books.
Sure.
I'll carry the heavy ones, you can get the other stuff.
There's nothing else left, is there?
I'll be fine.
I've really got to study.
Is it all going to fit in here?
This is the last of the large boxes, so yeah.
The door's open, can you go check?
Sure!
Nothing left, right?
I'll need to do some studying.
Here.
Here.
You're gonna need it, right?
You're going to need this.
Oh, I guess that's true.
Ah, I suppose so.
It's not like I could play it anyway.
I can't play it, anyway.
Probably better if I let you give it back, yeah.
I guess I should take it then.
Thanks.
Thanks.
I'll be off, then.
Okay, I'm off.
Huh?
Shouldn't I come with you?
Shouldn't I go with you to help?
I'll be fine.
I'll manage.
Alright.
Okay then.
Could you do me one last favor?
Actually, could I ask you one last thing?
What is it?
What is it?
It's hard to believe we're in a city.
I wasn't expecting a place like this here.
It's the Tama River.
It's the Tama river. I'm sure you've heard of it.
You must've heard of it, right?
It's more open than I thought it'd be.
It's much bigger than I thought.
I didn't think Tokyo had anywhere like this.
I didn't think Tokyo had such wide-open spaces.
Tokyo is on the other side.
Tokyo's on the other side.
You were close, though.
So close, yet so far.
Talk about splitting hairs...
We're really just over the line.
Do you have any requests?
Anything specific you wanna hear?
Anything's fine.
Whatever you prefer.
I just want to hear you one more time.
I just wanted to hear you sing one more time.
Sing whatever you want.
Sing whatever you like.
Oh, and good luck with your studies.
And, good luck with your studies.
I'll just be moving back into the house I took you to last time,
I'm moving back into the same place as before,
so let's go for dinner again when you're free.
so let's go out for a meal again sometime.
Yeah.
Sure.
Good luck with your music, too.
Good luck to you too, with your music-making.
I'll write some killer songs that you'll really love.
Thanks.
Yeah.
I'll write another song for you to fall in love with.
Give them the finger and show them who's boss.
I hope so.
You too.
Make it big and flip 'em off.
Actually,
Same to you.
when you feel like giving them the finger, try giving them a pinky instead.
Wait!
I'll do it too.
Try showing your pinky instead of your middle, when you must.
Gotcha.
And I'll do the same.
Here goes.
Sure.
Crap.
Okay.
Uhh...
Oh no.
"'You can't give up,' said Jim."
Let's see...
"'The light of hope will eventually shine in the darkness.'"
"Then Jim said, 'You can't give up.'"
I'll have to go shopping.
"'You're shrouded in darkness, but one day you'll see a ray of hope.'"
Here's the key point. The possible pronouns that could be used here are...
I need to buy some lights.
Dodgeball was so much fun!
Girls Band Cry.
I hit two people!
This is important! This pronoun could refer to...
Whoa, you rock!
Today's dodgeball was super fun!
I know, right? I got two hits!
Wow, so cool.
I know, right?
I know, right?
I haven't talked to anyone today.
I haven't spoken to anyone.
No, I haven't talked to anyone all week!
I haven't said a word to anyone all week.
Moved back in yet?
Are you done moving?
Yup. Back hurts, though.
Yep, all done. My back is killing me.
Get some rest then!
Take it easy!
Thanks!
Thanks.
Guess I'll study a bit.
It's been a wh...
Bought any lights yet?
I should hit the books.
Someone brought me one they don't need anymore, want it?
Good evening!
I'll take it off your hands! Thank you!
Good evening.
Oh! Good evening!
Uhh, I think it was this way...
Good evening...
I found it.
Um... It should be around here...
Hello?
Found it!
Oh, that was quick.
Excuse me!
I'm coming in.
Oh, you got here quick.
Sorry for the short notice.
Can I come in?
It's that one there. Looks like it should do, right?
Sorry for the sudden visit.
Thank you very much. As long as it's bright, it's fine.
It's the one I left over there.
How's things? Have you gotten used to life here?
Nothing special, but works.
Good question.
Thank you so much!
Since you're here, how about we go for dinner?
Working's all I need.
I've started working, so I'll treat you.
So? Managing with your new life?
Sure, I'll go.
I'm... not sure.
So this is Nina-chan?
Since you're already here, wanna go eat?
Yep.
I got a job again, so it's on me.
This is Awa-san. She gave me the light.
Uh... Sure! I'm up for it!
She's going to be my drummer.
So this is Nina?
I'm Awa Subaru.
Yup.
Nice to meet you.
This is our light donor, Awa.
Uh, I'm Iseri.
I'll be having her on drums.
You wanna come eat with us, Subaru? I'm not treating you though.
I'm Awa Subaru!
What? How stingy.
Nice to meetcha.
I'm not made of money.
I'm I-Iseri.
Is that alright?
You up for a meal, Subaru?
Ah, it's alright, I'll just go home.
Won't pay for you, though.
Oh, come on. Nina's new to Tokyo.
What? You wound me.
You two are the same age, y'know.
I don't have that much money to spare.
This is more like hotpot than shabu-shabu.
Sound good, Nina?
You put in too many vegetables.
Actually, I'll be heading back home.
If you overcook cabbage, it loses its texture and tastes gross.
Come on, join us!
Nina's still new to these parts.
You know, Subaru's actually your age.
Not sure it's shabu-shabu at this point.
Because you're putting in too many veggies.
And if we don't start eating the cabbage, it'll lose its texture and get all gross.
Here.
Here.
For you.
Dig in.
Thanks...
Thanks.
I'm curious, what music do you like, Nina?
What kind of music do you like, Nina-chan?
Huh?
Like, your favorite bands or Vocaloid songs.
Any favorite bands, Vocaloid producers...?
Her grandma got her into Showa music.
She enjoys oldies because of her grandma.
Not bad. I listen to that stuff sometimes, too.
Really?
Which artists do you like?
That's great! Sometimes I'm in the mood for classics too.
Uh, I wouldn't say I'm that into it...
Any particular artists?
Oh, isn't this GureRuchi?
Uh, I don't really go out of my way to listen to them...
TL note: seems to be a fictional band
Oh! Isn't this GureRuchi?
You're right.
You're right.
You listen to their songs?
Wait, you listen to GureRuchi?
Been to a concert of theirs once.
I've been to one of their concerts, and seen them at a festival once.
Saw them at a festival, too!
You mean the festival last year in Chiba?
You mean the music festival in Chiba last year?
That's the one.
Yup, that one!
That was a real mess.
They were preeetty bad.
It was?
Really?
They'll never get invited again.
No wonder they haven't been invited back.
They haven't held any proper concerts since.
They haven't done any big-name concerts since, either.
I wasn't really paying attention, but now that you mention it...
I haven't really been paying attention,
They had a good debut, though.
but you're right.
Do you go to any concerts, Nina-chan?
They were good when they started out, though.
Have you been to any concerts, Nina?
Not really, no.
I see.
We've got space now, want to put the meat in?
Not a fan of meat?
Nina?
Please, excuse me for a moment...
Bad with people?
Not really.
Not really.
Then give her something to work with.
I see.
She's trying to find some common ground.
The pot's emptying out, so how about we add the meat now?
But why would she do that?
Are you not a fan of meat?
She's just forcing herself to talk to me, right?
Nina-chan?
I mean, you always have to start somewhere.
Pardon me, nature calls.
You only met today, so what do you expect?
Not your type?
It's just... It feels like she's looking down on me, and I hate that.
It's not like that.
You're imagining that.
Then talk a bit more.
This is how she normally behaves. She plays it up because she goes to acting school.
We worked hard to set this up.
She means well, you know.
What do you mean, you worked hard?
What a pretty thought.
Is she forcing herself to make conversation?
Normally you'd avoid someone as grumpy as me.
Everyone's like that at first.
But look at her, trying so hard so she can show off how big her heart is.
You don't know anything about each other.
How cynical can you be?!
She's kind of patronizing. It irritates me.
It's not cynical!
You've got the wrong impression.
If you keep having those weird preconceptions, you'll never make any friends!
She said something about going to an acting school, so that's normal for her.
Nina!
She doesn't mean anything by it.
You're such a softie.
She's basically screaming
"look at what a good girl I am, making friends with such an antisocial girl."
What's with that cynicism?
I'm not being cynical!
If you see everyone like that, you'll never speak with anyone.
Hey!
You're right.
You're right.
I'm not capable of making friends, and I never will be.
I doubt I'll ever have any friends.
Who could like me? I don't.
I'm a difficult girl.
Listen here.
Now see here...
I'm just going to spend my entire life alone.
I'm sure I'll die alone.
Thank you for treating me.
Thank you for the food.
Thank you for this light.
Thank you for the light. You're...welcome...?
You're... welcome?
Sheesh, what an idiot.
Sheesh. She's being an idiot.
She's already got what really matters.
Doesn't appreciate what she's got.
What am I doing?
What am I even doing?
What the heck am I doing?
What the hell am I doing?
She was kind enough to reach out to me,
They invited me out for a meal...
she was kind enough to be considerate of me...
They were kind enough to try to be friends with me, and I...
I'm such an idiot...
I'm such an idiot.
I'm so stupid...
I'm a complete idiot.
Am I fucking dumb?!
A complete and utter idiot!
Stupid! Fucking! Idiot!
Huge dumbass!
I'm so dumb...
Moron!
Shut up!
Stupid!
You shut up! What?!
I never think!
The hell does that mean?
I hate myself.
Shut the hell up!
Shuddap!
H-Hey, watch it!
No, you!
Shut up!
Huh?!
Get fucked!
Whadda hell is that?
I can't even plug in the light on my own.
Leave me alone!
I'll spend my whole life in darkness.
W-Wait, calm down!
I'll be gloomy forever...
Let me cry in peace!
and ever...
Buzz off!
You'd be wise to join my band.
I can't even... install a light by myself.
Momoka-san?
No ray of hope will shine on me.
Subaru-chan?
I'm doomed... to live in the darkness.
Find a better place to hide the key.
Complete darkness.
The light's in pieces.
I really do think you should join the band.
I told you, I love your voice.
Huh?
Why are you lying?
Momoka?
I'm not lying.
Subaru?
You get all twisted up, and you complicate things,
You should pick somewhere new to hide the keys.
but that's because you can't lie to yourself.
She's already destroyed the light!
You're so fragile, but you'd rather die than change.
Didn't I tell you? I love your voice.
Just like that song of mine that I'd forgotten.
Why? Why would you lie like that?
The song I love so much
I'm serious.
and hold so dear.
You're a pain in the ass to deal with, and that'll get you in fights,
I don't...I don't need that!
but it's because you're always true to yourself.
What's so funny?!
You're awkward, yet you'd rather be lonely than compromise on who you are.
You're such a pain in the ass!
I used to be like that. It's what fueled the songs I wrote.
I loved expressing myself that way and never wanted to stop.
You've reminded me
of my heart's song.
You don't need to... I don't need your pity!
Why are you laughing now?!
So high-maintenance!
Ow!
Ow!
Look, you just gotta get these feelings out.
Just cram all that frustration
Through song!
into your songs.
Here.
Come on.
Next time: "Stumbling Conversation."
Next episode: "Stupid Q&A".