(Meiko) Fresh eggs…
Gimme back my jam!
(Tora) “It’s been 10 quick years since my granddaughter Meiko…
Is it good grandma? “Gochisousama” Meiko!
who only thought about herself when it came to food,
gave me that strawberry.
Meiko has now become a student at an all girls’ school.”
So this part here goes like this…
“As for me, I’ve moved on from this world And now reside in this pot of rice bran.
Taisho 11 (1922) – Tokyo - Hongo
This place has also undergone much change.
Despite keeping his foundation in French cuisine, Daigo has now changed
to a more casual approach and is turning out new creations one by one.
Business is also flourishing quite well at Kaimeikan.
The soup is ready… “Teruo is now training to become a chef,
and he delivers soup each morning to their regular customers.
Iku is busier than ever before managing the restaurant.”
Thank you Kuma. (Kuma) It’s no problem.
“To help out around the house, they've hired a housekeeper named Kuma.”
Meiko, what are you doing up there?
I’ll be there in a sec.
Ah, forget it.
~Theme: "Ame Nochi Hallelujah" by Yuzu~
English subtitles provided by Kimigayo Subs.
Week Two: Meeting Yuu for the First Time Episode 7
Suddenly, unexpectedly, or inevitably?
We don’t notice when it begins.
Things don’t always go as expected.
When that happens, all we can do is grin.
As the raindrops fall one by one, the colors of the town change,
and without an umbrella, I can sing to the rainy sky above.
I love you for who you are.
Please look up and let the light shine on your face.
So that the river of tears can return to the ocean.
Hallelujah! Everyone’s heart will make it through difficult times to the brighter days ahead.
Hallelujah! Things will clear up after the rain.
Ok, so we'll boil a lot more... Ok.
Good morning! Mornin'
How old do you have to be before you can get up in time?
You've been going to the girls' school for 5 years now, right?
I've been up! I have a lot to do to get ready.
Whatever. Hurry up and get the natto and nukazuke ready.
Yeah yeah.
Well then, itadakimasu! Itadakimasu!
Mmm...
Kuma, The mackerel is just perfect!
Ah, just watching the way you eat makes me so happy.
You haven't changed a bit Meiko.
But I wonder exactly how much is she not supposed to change?
(Yamamoto) Oh, today's natto is excellent!
Natto's the best!
Be back later!
(Sound of a train bell) Oh no. Hold on. Please wait!
(Kuma) Why doesn't Meiko ever cook?
I mean, with how much she loves eating...
It's only natural for her to be interested in cooking...
I asked her about it before, but...
"Look at all the delicious
food I can get without even doing anything.
So, why should I do something that isn't necessary?
But that'll be a big problem when she gets married.
If I bring that up...
Well, if that's the case, then why
should I even bother doing anything at all.
We enrolled her in the girls' school as a last resort at making her act like a woman
(Kuma) But?
(Iku) It didn't turn out that way.
(Sakurako, imitating someone in high class society) How are you feeling today Ms. Meiko?
(Talking the same way) Feeling this refreshed, I'm like a warm spring day.
Ms. Sakurako. Ms. Tamiko.
Nogawa Tamiko (left) Horinohata Sakurako (right)
Good morning! What are you looking at?
Over there. A new shiruko (sweet red bean soup) shop opened up!
It just opened! Yeah, yeah, I get it.
Seimei Girls' High School
(Reading from "The Pillow Book" by Sei Shonagon) Duck eggs. Shaved ice mixed with
liana syrup placed in a new silver bowl. Rock crystal prayer beads,
Wisteria blossoms, plum blossoms covered with snow,
a beautiful child eating berries.
Huh?
Something wrong?
Um...they had strawberries way back then?
(Laughter)
How should I know she meant raspberry and not strawberry? She should have written it better!
(Continuing again like someone of high class) Ms. Sakurako, Might I be able to taste one of those pinkish things you have there?
(Responding the same way) By all means. Please go ahead and partake in one.
Thanks!
Mmm...it's really good!
You're so lucky Sakurako.
You have your own chefs at home. It's quite ideal isn't it?
I wanna marry into a family like that.
What are you talking about Meiko? Your whole house is full of chefs.
But they aren't my personal chefs. They have a restaurant to run.
It's pretty rough isn't it? Running a restaurant...
Oh! Huh?
I almost forgot. Today on the way home, how about we stop by the cafe in Ginza and have some tea?
Cafe?!
Keep it down!
My brother's friend's father is running the place.
and they've taken him there a number of times.
He told him that I could stop by anytime.
He said they'd be happy to serve us.
It's so cool. It's like a whole other world.
Let's go sit in the corner. Why?
Mei-chan, because if someone finds out, we'll be expelled!
Hmm...what should I get? No matter what we get, it's free, right?
Just don't go overboard, ok? Yeah.
Excuse me!
I'll have the pudding, and a sundae, oh, and also a sandwich too please.
Oh, you're shaking. You're so cute when you're like this.
Knock it off. Talking like that, as if you're in a play.
It's embarrassing.
Oh, don't be sad! I'll be coming for you next.
Mmm...it's melting in my mouth...
It's time for your little friend next.
Just before You were talking to that guy over there...
Actually,he asked me out on a date.
It's my brother's friend and he often lets me borrow some books from him.
The other day I found a bookmark in one of the books. But it wasn't a bookmark, it was a letter!
How romantic!
So, I wrote my response on the back and gave it back to him.
You're so lucky, Sakurako.
It's like something from a novel.
But Meiko, you don't care about that kinda stuff, right?
What are you talking about? What do you mean I don't care?
So that means, you ARE interested in that kinda stuff, Mei-chan?
Of course. Really?
Huh? Wait a sec...
I didn't notice it before, but of course you are, aren't you?
I'm so confused...
I mean...
We just thought you were only interested in food.
But, I've talked about things like marriage before. When was that?
Like when I said stuff like "I wanna marry into a family like that."
That was just talking about how you wanna eat good food, right?
That's not it at all! I want to have a near-telepathic understanding with someone!
I want to choose who I want to marry!
I want to fall head over heels in love with the man of my destiny!
Oh, we get it.
But what if that person is completely broke,
Like so poor that you can't even eat...
What will you do then? Yeah, what then?
If that happens, can you love him?
Meiko, can you really love a man more than you love food?
Well anyway, I'm interested in that kinda stuff!
I just don't have any opportunity.
I... I think it's because of my height.
Your height?
I mean, being this tall...
it means that I have to look down to guys.
Not only do I have to do that but I think
there are other things too!
I mean, if I was like Sakurako, Huh?
(Tamiko) Umm...are you ok?
I'm so sorry, are you ok? Oh, can I borrow this.
(Yuutaro) Umm...don't worry about it. Really. (In Kansai dialect)
I'm really sorry.
Is it ok if I wipe it off for you? I'm fine. It's really none of your concern.
None of my concern? Getting out a stain
is the process of using one substance to interact with another, until it's removed from the material.
Substance?
The stain made from whipped cream is basically oil.
Oil and water are incompatible with each other just like the saying goes.
That's to say, they won't mix together.
Yeah, I guess you're right.
Oh, she really has no idea what he's talking about, does she?
So what you're doing right now, will really have no effect.
Rather it would do nothing besides rubbing it in even more.
Huh?
End of story.
Ah, so he goes to Teidai (Teikoku University)
Yeah... but, there is an effect.
What kind of effect?
Like, understanding my feeling and accepting what I'm trying to do.
"Understanding my feeling..."
Wow.
(Tamiko) He's so tall!
"Understanding my feeling..."
"Understanding..."
Well, in that case. What's that?
If you could keep it down a bit, or maybe change tables,
I think that would be a big help.
~Music~
There's no reason for him to say such things!
He's too smart for his own good. It's disgusting! Disgusting I tell you.
What's he doing at a cafe anyway?
He's from out west (Kansai area), isn't he?
Yeah, uh, what's it called... that thing in Osaka...
It's like a big tower. You mean "Tsutenkaku"?
Yeah, that's it! Tsutenkaku! That's good! Tsutenkaku.
That guy's Tsutenkaku! Tsutenkaku!
You...Tsutenkaku!! Take that!
"I wonder what's for dinner today?"
I'm home.
Wh...what's wrong?
To be continued...