Ah, Hiroto-kun.
You won't see me unless I show up like this, now would you?
There's no particular reason for you to be Tachibana's woman, is there?
You're bent.
Never mind; just hurry and make her fall for you.
He says the difference in our ages has nothing to with it and that he wants to date me.
I feel somehow like he's teasing me.
- You're scared. - I ain't scared.
You're just gotten used to being hurt and giving up, haven't you?
I hit it, I hit it!
Hold still.
Achoo, damn it, dammit.
'Morning!
- Good morning! - Good morning!
What are you looking at?
On the cover of this fashion magazine, the Manager of the main office in Ginza appears.
Hmm... This is him, huh?
A first page interview. Is he that popular?
Because he's someone who became Manager when was younger than Tachibana-san.
"With sure skills and a bold management strategy..."
"...he's grown the Ginza store into the top store in the industry," it says here.
It was Tachibana-san who got the Ginza store that far, wasn't it?
Wouldn't Tachibana-san feel depressed if he saw this?
- Let's hide it. - That's for the best.
- Eh? Me?! - Ohayo!
Whaa! He's here, he's here.
- Oh, everyone's here? - Me?!
Okay. Then let's start the meeting.
C'mon, hurry it up. Hurry and get set.
Ehh... This year, before Golden Week...
...we'll be holding our annual HAPPY GO LUCKY STYLING LIVE.
The highlight event this time around will be a hair show involving all our stores.
Naturally the reputation of each store will turn upon who wins or loses.
It's been decided that I'll be...
...the rep for our store.
Well, since that day's a regular holiday for us, any of you who are free can come watch...
...but since I'm a shoo-in to win, you can just leave it to me.
Got it! Safe...
Ehh.. Listen up everyone.
The Vice-Manager has gotten her first man in 10 years.
Eh? You did it!
It certainly is auspicious, but wandering away like that during a meeting is a bother.
After being without love for so long, she's now a typical example of what you'd call a half-wit.
Each of you, don't let yourselves fall in love to her degree.
- That is all. - Yes.
Today and everyday... let's all please get along!
Yeah!
Oi. Hold on. What was that just now?
It was for the sake of getting your fighting spirit back, wasn't it?
When their boss is a half-wit, it annoys the subordinates, right?
I ain't no half-wit.
Ah, yes, yes.
And don't come to the STYLING LIVE.
If you came, you'd bring me bad luck.
What are you saying? You really do want me to come, don't you?
"From Hiroto: Sorry for calling during work. I had fun the other day. Could we hook up when you're done?"
You're giving me the creeps.
I'm sorry.
"A pounding heart In your mature years Can give one the creeps (;_;)"
I didn't like it there somehow. I'm not my daughter-in-law's vacuum cleaner.
No matter how often she goes to work, even just once a week...
...things can't help but get dirty.
Mom, it's okay to run one.
Even in the best of times...
...when the daughter-in-law is away, I could see the children getting into trouble.
If I was going to take up all their housework, there wouldn't be any need for a daughter-in-law.
- That's true. - However...
...whenever I'd meddle, even just a little...
...she'd tell me she does things her own way and to please leave her alone.
A demon daughter-in-law. She's a demon daughter-in-law.
- So that's why, Miki-san. - Ah. Yes.
To put meaning behind my protest...
...I decided to run away from home to Kohei's place here for a little while.
At last I can take a load off.
This food'll go smoothly down my throat.
Yeah. Seconds.
- Miki, me too. - Yes.
Half of what I had earlier'll be fine.
We will do the kneading with this part of the palm.
Because the dough dries out easily, please do it as skillfully as possible.
This is no joke!
Why should I be the one who takes care of Mother-in-law?
That's true.
For what reason did we put down the deposit to have that wonderful two-family house of theirs be built?
When they said since my husband's the second son, she should do as she likes, I was fine with that...
...but they haven't put in a single yen for us!
They're doing all this for themselves.
Hey. Sakura-san. Hello. Sakura-san.
Huh?
Your eyes are already looking off somewhere else.
This is due to old-age love.
Saying "old-age." You're treating me like I'm elderly.
That's sticking pretty firmly there.
- Look. Cute, isn't it? Look. - Yeah, cute, cute, cute.
It's cute, Sakura. But that plain bread is used for texture.
- Eh? - What's more, it's pre-fermentation.
Inside Sakura's head right now, she's in this state where things are pouring into her brain matter.
Ah. I know about that. Isn't it something about dolphins?
She's gotten a little of her "endorphins" back.
Right now what is called PEA, an arousal-type hormone, is being secreted...
...and her head is full of hearts and that's why she's in love mode.
Either way, that doesn't have anything to do with me.
Ah, no, no.
Eat some chocolate.
- Itadakimasu! - Thanks.
Yum. It's bitter. Goes great with drinks.
Right?
Um, this... I received this as a gift, but please have some after you've eaten.
Ah, thanks.
This type of chocolate is a substitute for drugs in the brain.
Like those endorphins that bring you a sense of well-being.
Endorphines are hormones secreted during sex, aren't they?
That's why women love chocolate so blindly.
It seems to be important for their brain matter.
The theory why they go berserk so easily...
...when they reach middle age and older is because of a lack of serotonin.
But conversely, when serotonin is being secreted properly...
...your powers of concentration increase and it seems your minds and bodies become healthier.
Ah, because it's been written that this secretion can be promoted through simple exercises...
- ...could we do a few of those here? - Ah, Do it, do it.
Okay.
- Please form a line here. - Yes.
Spine stretch.
A, I, U, E, O! Please say that. Yes.
A, I, U, E, O!
A, I, U, E...
- Let's continue. - Say, feel free to join us.
- If you would please. I'm sorry. - Go ahead.
Shake your arms firmly. Let's go.
A, I, U, E, O! A, I, U, E, O! A, I...
Ah, so cute! It's so cute I can't eat it.
What's with that character look?
To me she looks more like Munch's "The Scream" though.
Shut up!
- By the way, have you done it a second time? - A second time?
We're talking sex here, right?
There's that. But that's okay already.
- Huh? - "That's okay already"?
It's okay if we don't have sex. Kissing is more than good enough.
What are you saying?
Love without sex is like the Isono family without Sazae-san, isn't it? (famous manga/anime character)
Whaa! That would be extremely boring.
I mean, think about this calmly.
I couldn't show him a body like this.
I'm just glad I was drunk the first time around.
If you're that embarrassed about it, get some exercising in.
Come in to my gym every day and in a month I'll get you into shape.
Sorry, but I've got neither the time nor the will-power for that.
I guess it's best I just spend my entire life platonically.
Your entire life? What about children? At 39, you could just barely squeeze that in.
There's no age limit when it comes to marriage...
...but you can't say that about having children.
Well, that's true.
But do you think I could burden a 24 year-old with such heavy baggage?
24, huh? That really is young.
That's true.
By the way, what kind of work does he do?
I don't know.
- Eh?! - Eh?!
Yo.
Want to eat this Jolly Bakery bread?
I can eat anything when I get hungry enough. Arigato.
I should've just gotten something from a convenience store.
And? What'd you come all the way out here for today?
Nothing really.
Since you said you were busy practicing, I just came to drop that off.
That's it?
Is it that weird if I only come to drop something off?
Yeah. You could call it ominous.
How rude.
The tournament's close, isn't it?
I'll be cheering for you just this once.
I'm honored.
No more? I'm still starving.
The next one'll definitely come from a convenience store.
By the way, she'll be falling for me before long...
...so what should I do after that?
Is there some goal as to how far I should take this?
Oi. She's getting up there in years.
If she starts pushing for marriage, I'll have to tell her the truth.
You can't! That's the one thing you can't do. That'd be a breach of contract.
Since when have we had a contract?
Finding out Rintaro-san and her are in the same apartment complex was a real shock.
Isn't it about time you put something into motion of your own?
Huh?
Are you okay with just staring at him like this?
That middle-aged guy is getting up in years too; is he likely to live the rest of his life alone?
I know that even without you telling me!
But you're the one who would best understand why I shouldn't, wouldn't you?
Sorry.
I'm leaving.
Okay. Ah... Ah.
Ala?
Bye-bye.
Ah...
To all those in front of their TVs, I'm everyone's Shuzo!
Now, it's decided. Get into your Guts Pose!
Now first off, sit-ups! Congrats!
(old-man talk)
I'm dead.
Ah, hold on a minute.
Ow, that hurts. Ow, ow, ow...
Oi! What are you doing?!
Don't you go saying the world this, the world that.
Ah! That's great!
This is why you won't win at Wimbleton.
"A diet Is, in the end Drinking a beer"
Ahh...
I want to start searching for models right away.
We aren't only cutting hair this time around...
...I think I want to show off our perm techniques.
Hair color brightening...
...in that soft, foreign-method wave-style, so look for girls with long hair.
Will you be able to give a perm during the show?
The show itself is the second half...
...but the models and stylists will be introduced during the Opening.
If we treat this like a surgical operation, we should be able to make it just in time.
So search for models we can use during whatever free time you have.
- Yes. - Yes.
You're really on the offense here.
I told you I won't lose, didn't I?
- Hmm... - Ah, yes yes.
This guy'll be there, too.
Who's that?
HAPPY GO LUCKY's hope.
The one you're not going to lose against?
It doesn't matter, but is that all you're gonna eat?
Huh? Ah, ah.
You usually eat like a man. What? Is your stomach sick or something?
No, not particularly.
Okay.
Ala? This machine is giving off some strange sounds.
That was you just now, wasn't it?
Huh? It was this machine...
Who put this here, for pete's sake, geez. Okay.
There, throw you away.
Ah, I'm starving...
Whaa!
Whaa! Incredible! What was that just now?
It's called a BMX; it's for bicycle matches.
Awesome. You're like a pro.
For now I am a pro.
Eh? Then, this is your current job, Hiroto-kun?
Exactly.
Ah. Incredible. I want to see more...
I'm done.
Truth is, I'm not supposed to do this here.
I see. Too bad. Here.
I practice daily at the skate park behind the station, so come see me there next time.
Everyone there is amazing.
Yeah. I'll definitely come.
Yeah.
So long. Bye-bye.
Sakura-san.
On our next date, would you be okay in going where I want to go?
Of course. Where do you want to go?
- To your place. - Eh?
Because I want a home date and eat the home cooking Sakura-san makes; let's do that.
- So long. - Yeah.
A home date. Home cooking.
Seriously?
Heiwa Fansubs Presents: "Last Cinderella"
Episode 3: "The Old Man-Woman's Huge Struggle?! The Couple's Night Alone...!
So noisy.
Ow! What's with all this noise?!
Ah! Dammit!
Oh?
This is heavy! Ah, dammit!
What's this? It's just you, Kin. I thought it was some old man.
You're in time. Come help me out for a bit. I can't move this; I've hurt my hips.
You're so useless.
Grab that corner there and carry it over here.
Yes! (and more old-man talk)
Whoa. What's that?
Whaa! That brings back memories!
It's dirty! When was the last time you cleaned around here?
Around the time I moved in here about 5 years ago, maybe?
Filthy women aren't popular, you know.
It's been 5 years since I last saw you.
And you're not listening. A new apartment needs to be cleaned regularly.
A new apartment?
- You're moving, right? - Who is?
Well, you are, right? You aren't?!
I'm only cleaning. If you just looked around you could tell.
This your end-of-year spring cleaning?
No matter how you look at it, this just like you're moving out.
But I can't help that, now can I? I'm having a home date.
A home date?
Hold on, okay? Wait here.
Could you carry that over there? (and more old-man talk)
Why do I have to be the one who helps you clean your apartment?
I helped when you moved in, didn't I?
It's only natural for a subordinate to help their boss move in, isn't it?
Such things are called Power Harassment nowadays.
I love Power Harassment.
Ah. I'm going back to sleep, so keep it down. Okay?
Ah! Wait!
Such a petty bastard. No surprise there.
(more old-man talk) Heavy, heavy, heavy!
I'm sorry. Good luck looking it up on COOKPAD. (a recipe community site)
Yeah. So long.
- Miki-san? - Whaa!
- I wanted to get this washed. - Eh? Ah.
Um... Since I've already finished that for today, would it be okay to wait until tomorrow?
Because I only brought over this one set of pajamas...
...I need it washed now so I can wear it again tonight.
Ah. Then, please leave it with me.
- I'll hand wash it later. - Ala! What a help you are!
Ah. And then, could I have fish for tonight?
Not sashimi, but boiled or baked.
If you would please.
This isn't a joke.
Why do I have to hand-wash Mother-in-law's pajamas?
And moreover, fish tonight? I can't do this anymore.
5, 6, 7, 8. 2, 2, 3...
- Sensei? - Ah, yes.
Yes. 1, 2, 3, 4...
- Thanks for all your hard work. - Good night.
Shima-sensei. It's been awhile; how about tonight?
Ah.
Sure.
- So long; at the usual spot. - Yeah.
Who was that just now? He was wearing a ring, though.
That has nothing to do with you, now does it? More importantly, what did you come here for?
Don't put it like that.
We promised to never meet again, didn't we? What'll you do if Miki finds out?
It was Miki who told me to come.
Eh?!
She said I'm to come until I lose at least 5kg.
Why didn't you just refuse?
Well, I thought it'd be unnatural if I refused.
Besides, there's something I earnestly wanted to discuss with you.
Could you give me some time when you're done?
And? What did you want to discuss?
Well, it's a little tough to talk about it here.
Isn't anyplace fine?
We're definitely NOT going to a hotel!
That was only because I didn't know you were Miki's husband at the time.
Sorry, but sleeping with my best friend's husband would be a bit of a problem!
No, no. Not so loud. Shh...
- Then, um, I'll tell you. - Go ahead.
Truth is, it seems...
...I have ED. (erectile dysfunction)
- ED?! - Not so loud!
Seriously? ED is going around though.
I haven't gotten a reaction for a long time now.
Well, I've only got Miki, so anyhow... Look. I wasn't any good with you Shima-san, right?
That's when I was convinced about it. That I had ED.
I'd like to get over it somehow. But I'm against going to a hospital about it.
Still, I can't talk to just anyone about such a disgraceful thing.
And, since it's you, Shima-san, and well, since I've already shown you my shameful side...
...I figured maybe you could give me some good advice about it.
All right. I'll listen for a little while.
If you would please.
Hurry and go home. Miki's waiting for you.
OK, OK, OK.
"Mobil Review by COOKPAD Sole Poilet"
What's a "poilet"?
What are you doing?
Don't tell me you're leaving already?
Hey, Hiroto.
Geez.
STYLING LIVE?
One stylist from each of our stores comes...
...and we have a hair make-up showdown.
Ehh... Sounds interesting.
Right. It'll be quite rousing.
If you'd like, Mika-san, you could invite some friends along.
Our Manager says he'll definitely win, so come cheer for him.
Yeah. All right.
There. Ala? Is that the show model?
Seems so. So long, thanks for your hard work.
- Good night. - Thanks for your hard work.
Ala? Well, that again. You found a cute girl with long hair, didn't you?
Well, it was due to me.
Don't complement yourself.
So long. Please do your best.
- Excuse me for leaving before you. - Yeah.
- Thanks for your hard work. - You worked hard!
When she's got a boyfriend, she leaves early, doesn't she?
I envy her.
- You guys have to work overtime today. - Understood.
Ah, hold on. Ah, wait.
This is a little soon for me. Ah. Ah. Wait. Ah.
Ah, right now's a little... Could you turn off the lights?
Ah, stop. Ah, fool. Ah, stop.
Ah, fool...
Not that.
Excuse me!
Geh. And right when I was at a good point, too.
What is it?
Ah! That's right.
Ah.
You're doing this on purpose, aren't you?
I'll say the same thing right back at you.
Why are you doing this to me?
Like I said, that's MY line!
And? When were you planning to let go of this?
Seems this is the only bottle, huh?
- Should we ask for the store manager? - Do you feel like waiting around in the meantime?
I'm going to put this to use, though.
To use? Don't tell me for cooking?
What else would I use it for?
You're going to use a Montepulciano for cooking?!
For the cooking you'd make, the cheap stuff over there is plenty good enough...
- I like this one! - Let go, you wench!
Never! Absolutely never!
- Rock, paper, scissors then. - Sure. Okay!
Ready and go! Rock, paper, scissor!
Look over there. Okay, you lose!
- Okay, leggo already. - No freakin' way!
Ah, it's Ken-chan.
Ala? What's this?
- You two out together? - It's just a coincidence.
What are you doing?
- Fighting. - Fighting.
You get along, don't you?
Ah, that's right. Rintaro, want to come and eat?
Huh?
I'm supposed to be teaching Sakura-san cooking after this.
There'll be a feast.
You can even drink while you're waiting. That's okay, isn't it, Sakura-san?
That's why I'm gonna use this.
What's this, what's this?
Let's see. Sole Poilet in white sauce...
- That's quite difficult to make. - It is?
- Let's try this first, okay? - Yeah.
Okay. Then, cut the sole into 3 pieces.
3 pieces. OK. I know I can do that.
Okay! Then I'll prepare the ingredients for the white sauce.
Oi, oi, oi!
Huh? What is it?
It ain't, "What is it." What are you doing?
He asked me to cut the sole into 3 pieces, but I can't cut this down that easily.
There's Sakura-san joking around again.
EH?!
Ken-chan. She's more even ignorant than expected.
Such poor cooking means she has no sense for it, and it's on the same level as her common sense.
Look, like the ones they put on TV's "What Rumors of Tokyo."
She's on the same level as those guys they put on their "I Can't Cook" corner.
I can't help it! Because I never got the chance to!
That's why I'm practicing like this, aren't I?
There's a level you can reach with a flurry of practice and there's a level you can't reach.
If you can't do it, you can't and that's fine, isn't it?
- Better than showing yourself off like this. - Ain't true!
Well, maybe it is.
Even if you tried the impossible, you'd just wear yourself out anyhow.
- It's just futile resistance. - True.
I'm useless when it comes to putting a lot of energy at being in love.
Well, I don't think that's the only thing you're useless at though.
Be quiet! Isn't it okay?
It ain't like I cook for a living, you know.
Look! She's turned defiant!
When a woman gets up in years, she's quick to turn defiant, isn't she?
You've been bitching away for awhile now, haven't you?
You're just distracting me here, so go on home.
- Oh, I will go. So long. - Go, go already.
- Ken-chan, so long. - Ah, it'll be refreshing.
Ah, hold on. This is mine.
- Why? I'm the one drinking it. - It's my glass.
Now, now... The both of you calm down!
It's the middle of the night. You'll bother the neighbors.
It's done.
- So fast! - So fast!
Achoo! Damn it.
Eh?
"I need to do the stocking, so I'm leaving first. Hope your date is a success! Kenichi"
Ah... I'm sleepy.
What is it? You're so noisy.
Don't give me, "What is it?" What are you doing sleeping here?
Ala? What's the time right now?
10... 10 o'clock. 10.
This is bad. I have the rehearsal for the show at noon.
- That's right! You need to go. - You come with me.
I ain't coming. Because I've got my home date.
Ah, that's right. I feel sorry for that boyfriend of yours who has to eat that minced sole.
I couldn't serve him such a thing, now could I? Hurry up. You'd better get going.
Ah, that's true.
Oi!
Win it!
Yeah.
Okay. I have to get after things, too.
First off clean up, then take a shower...
...then some shopping and then after that...
"I practice daily at the skate park behind the station, so come see me next time."
...maybe I'll go check that out for awhile.
Understood.
- Manager! - Yo. Sorry for running late.
Where's our model? She's come already?
I was just on the phone with her. She came down with a fever of 39 Celsius.
Huh?
I'll look for a model in front of the train station.
- Yeah. - Ah, wait!
Before that, you guys go over to the rehearsal venue in my place.
I'll be sure to find a model before the show.
- Understood. Let's go. - Yes.
I'll buy him a present.
Ah! Wait, wait, wait!
That position is dangerous.
What would you have done if your lit cigarette...
...had hit the face of one of those children there before you?
- You're super-annoying. - Ah. That's true, isn't it?
But please stop smoking that here.
- Whaa! - I won't stop.
It's a little smoky here.
- Really, really, let's move away from here. - No way!
Don't touch me! Old ladies are contagious.
And in the first place, it has nothing to do with you.
You say it has nothing to do with me, but it does! Look. See that?
"Smoking on the street is prohibited."
It's written that your manners are everyone's smiles, doesn't it?
Oh, Momo. What are you doing in a place like this?
Onii-chan! This weird old lady was giving me a hard time.
Huh? Hey old lady, back off.
Oi! Don't go before me!
Sorry for being an old lady. Dammit.
Whaa!?
He's here.
Hiro. You've worked hard.
"This pain Isn't an illness, is it? It's love, isn't it?"
"From Hiroto General Telephone"
I'm a beautician and my name is Tachibana.
I'm looking for a model for our current hair show, so could I ask you?
I have things I have to do today.
I see.
- Hey you. - Oh!
What are you doing? What about the rehearsal?
The model came down with a fever, so she can't make it.
Eh?!
Ah, I don't have time to talk right now.
Excuse me, excuse me.
Um, I'm looking for a model for our current hair show.
- A model? - Yes.
And truth is, the show starts right away.
The model we had asked for couldn't make it.
I'm sorry, you must be busy, right?
I'm a beautician and my name is Toyama. Hello there.
Um, we're looking for a model for our hair show, but would you be available right now?
- I'm sorry. I'm in a hurry. - Ah...
I'm sorry, you must be busy. I'm a beautician and...
I'm looking for a model who could go with us right now for a Show.
Truth is, the model we had asked for wasn't able to make it.
I know this is sudden and I'm sorry. Would you have some time after this?
Say. Let's change locations. Can't be helped if we don't have any luck here.
- We've done enough. - Huh?
Doing any more than this is pointless. The rehearsal'll be over by now.
We just won't participate this time around.
Wait, are you giving up?
You said you'd definitely win, right? In front of everyone.
Giving up without even fighting doesn't seem like you at all.
I've heard that line somewhere. I mean those are the words I said!
Still...
No one we've found can meet our conditions.
Ala?
- That girl. - Huh?
Ah!
Damn it!
Hello...
Sorry.
Don't tell me you're standing me up?
I'm really sorry. Um... Where are you right now?
At a cafe near your apartment complex.
Eh... Called the SOBAR Endo.
Ah, Ken-chan's place, huh?
After standing you up for our date it's a little hard to ask this favor of you...
But I need a favor.
- Say, what's this girl's name? - Don't know.
Well, she's your boyfriend's friend, isn't she?
- I don't know if she's his friend, either. - Huh?
Anyhow, I just don't know, okay?
I just glanced at them for a bit when they were together.
What are you angry about?
Standing him up on your date is your fault, isn't it?
I've cooperated up until now, so you'd better not lose to that Ginza Manager!
Well. You seem to be misunderstanding something...
They're here.
Ah, thanks for waiting.
Oh! She has a good feeling about her!
She's Momo.
Thanks. Um, nice to meet you. I'm Toyama.
I'm sorry for making such an unreasonable request of you this time around.
This isn't the first time we've met.
Huh?
It's a painful joke having to listen to a request from this person.
I understand. I completely understand how you feel.
But, couldn't I ask this favor of you somehow?
Um, the one who'll be doing the cutting isn't me, but this person.
Ah, I'm Tachibana.
Could I ask this of you?
Lower your head and apologize. Then I'll agree.
Oi. Hold on. Hey, Sakura-san?
I didn't see what must have happened, but what on earth is going on?
I'm very sorry for the rude things I said to you today.
Please, please forgive me.
Is that all?
Please forgive me.
Tachibana-san! The Opening has started.
Ah.
You'll make me pretty, right?
Of course. Let's go.
So long, Hiro.
What's going on?
Nothing. I'll tell you later.
Since I told Tachibana I wouldn't watch, let's go somewhere else for now. Okay.
- Come in. - Good evening.
Wait, wait... What is this?!
"What is this"? We're overcoming my ED, right?
So what about that? No touching, geez!
But this is a hotel.
Because you said you couldn't talk in a public place about getting it up, right?
That's why I reluctantly came here.
What the... And I was ready to do it.
- Look you. - Yes?
Let me make this clear.
I'm meeting you this way for Miki's sake.
You're mistaken, 'cause I'm not doing this because I want to be with you, got it?
I know.
Then, sit over there.
Today'll be our first interview.
"Interview"? You're not a woman doctor, after all.
This is because you said you didn't want to go to a doctor.
I understand what your symptoms are...
...so as your acquaintance doctor I'll listen while you overcome it.
Don't get so angry. I'll do this seriously.
So calm down. Let's do this calmly, okay?
Then first off, when was the last time you were able to get it up?
Let's see. It was 3 months ago.
At that time, were you experiencing any major stresses?
- No... Nothing stressful. - Hmm...
He's late...
That's you. When compared to Shohei's demon wife...
...Miki-san is an angel of a daughter-in-law.
She's a total push-over.
She does whatever she's told. She doesn't give me a hard time.
Ever since their shotgun wedding, she's been a housewife ever since.
She's naive!
In that respect, Shohei's demon wife had a tough time of it ever since she was young.
That's the reason she's so hard on me.
- Okay. Come in. - Sorry for bothering you.
Whaa, it's so clean. You like it when it's clean, Sakura-san?
That's not true.
Um... I'm starving somehow.
That's true.
You were going to make something with all this, weren't you?
Well, I was, but...
I don't think I can use this meat and fish anymore.
That's true.
Okay. I'll make something.
Eh?!
Incredible. You made that in no time.
Because it's just fried rice.
I don't have the skills to even do that.
In spite of being a woman, I'm ashamed.
Don't be.
Cuisine isn't just for women; that's ancient common knowledge, isn't it?
For men and women both...
...isn't it fine if they take their time to get good at it by trying?
- That's true. - Yes, yes.
- Then let's eat. - Yeah.
By the way, about what happened today.
Huh?
If you couldn't come to the practice field, why didn't you give me a call?
Ah. Um... I suddenly got contacted by my work and went in.
I see. Then next time call me, okay?
Yeah. Got it.
Then...
- Itadakimasu! - Itadakimasu.
Looks so good.
How is it?
It's delicious.
Thank goodness.
This is it. I've been wanting this.
- You're such a kind Manager, aren't you? - Eh?
Ah, for your information, I didn't take this on for my employee's sake.
If I got this, then we'd save on the employee's travel expenses...
...and I could turn that portion towards investments in equipment, right?
That was my goal.
And that fool.
She had convinced herself I was desperate to win against the Ginza Manager.
- Ah, Sakura-san? - Eh? Ah, that's right.
Well, that Ginza Manager is my most adorable and best student I ever trained.
And yet she forgot about her date, said she'd search for models with me...
...and even prostrated herself.
You could call her single-celled or that she has a one-track mind.
She really is a fool.
So long; I'll be going here.
Ah. Thanks for all you did for me today.
Not at all.
Aren't you supposed to be busy off on some date?
I don't have anyone like that.
I see.
Rintaro-san, is there anyone that you like?
There is.
She's... at a place where she's no longer within my reach though.
Is that right.
Then, good night.
Good night.
Tachibana says he won.
Oh... Incredible.
I'll have to give him my thanks. To Momo-chan, too.
- Isn't this just fine? - Huh?
Seems she was saying she really wanted to change her hairstyle anyway.
And when she heard it would be for free, she was thrilled.
Is that right.
But I'm jealous.
Eh?
After all, for Tachibana-san's sake, you went and prostrated yourself.
Truth is, you don't like Tachibana-san, do you?
I don't.
Definitely not. 1,000 percent not.
- In that case it's fine. - Yeah.
- Truth is... - Yeah.
I'm burning with jealousy, too.
I did see you on the practice field. When you were kissed by Momo-chan.
Ah, well... Um... Wrong, you're wrong.
I'm the bad one. Because I left suddenly without contacting you.
But, I guess...
...you could say I am a little shocked.
I'm sorry. Don't worry about it.
Um, it's just a little something like that. I'm just a little drunk somehow.
Ah, ow, ow... My legs feel numb.
Ow... Ow...
- Um, say... I'm sorry. - Huh?
To be frank, Momo and I are in a relationship. But...
We only just like each other; you could say we're mutually sensitive people.
So I think she'll understand if I talk to her.
I'll go tomorrow and talk to her.
Please give me a little time.
Yes.
I see.
Ah, then what about the other day?
Why didn't you let me kiss you?
Ahh... that, huh? Wrong; you're wrong.
Because, look. No matter how you look at it, we're unbalanced age-wise, right?
So flirting around like that outside is just a little...
I felt a little resistance to that.
- You like me, right? - Eh?
"Eh?"
Huh? Yeah. Yeah, yeah, yeah.
Then get over such things already.
Whatever anyone thinks, I like Sakura-san.
And Sakura-san likes me, too.
That's all that matters, isn't it?
Yeah.
Well, I'll be patient for today.
Until I can work things out with Momo properly...
...it'll be fine to postpone this.
Eh?!
What's the "Eh?!" for?
Eh? Ah, no. Umm...
Postponing it is fine.
Then, you want to do it?
No. Postponing it is fine, I said.
- Why? Let's kiss... - No, no. Postponing it is fine, I said.
That's true. I'm sorry.
Ah, well, but... I guess... Um...
- Ah?! - Wait!
- Sorry. My tooth... - That hurt!
Rintaro-san!
Why did I go and bash teeth with him earlier?
Practice, practice.
Ow. That hurts.