Please take care of my Nee-chan.
No. Please take care of her, too.
All of you against one guy! Aren't you ashamed!?
Still, I'm happy. Thank you for protecting me.
And now for glorious 1st place!
Saeki Hiroto!
Hiroto-kun, you did your best.
Ah! So noisy, geez.
Geh.
What is it?
- What is this? Open up. - What for?
- I need your help. - Eh?
Never mind; just open up.
It's my rest day, so I'm resting.
- Oi. Wait! - What is it?
I've been offered an omiai.
An omiai?
Don't you want to see the photos of the girl?
- Geh. - Here.
Here. Here, here, here, here, here.
- I wanna see. - Here, here, look.
Oi, oi!
Open the door.
She's pretty, ain't she? Yeah. You should meet her; go meet her.
She's not to my taste. Meeting her would be pointless.
You don't know that. If you'd just meet her, she might turn out to be unexpectedly adorable.
And you'll think, "Oh, I should go out with her."
Won't happen.
You're so stubborn!
Well, she might find you're a waste of time too, so that would end it.
So this might work out, after all.
Whaa! My toenails are so long!
Whaa, I need the nail clippers. Nail clippers, nail clippers, nail clippers.
Daa daa daa, tra la la...
Couldn't you bring out some coffee?
Huh? Go help yourself, you thief.
You could show a little hospitality, you know.
What was that fer?
(more old man talk)
Whaa, these are so long.
I've been thinking this.
Yeah.
Tachibana, are you gay?
Huh?!
- Hit the bulls-eye. You're upset. - I'm a true ladies' man.
You are.
You expose yourself as a fool when you say things like that.
But how come you ain't got a girlfriend? I know you're not popular 'cause yer a pervert.
I know! You've got some sort of critical physical problem, right? One ya can't tell to anyone.
Just listen quietly and don't be so rude, you.
Who said I was bein' rude?
I don't need to go out with anyone, so I don't go out.
- Ain't you lonely? - Not in the least.
- What about marriage? - Not interested.
- What about sex? - That's none of your business.
Anyhow, I don't feel like getting married to anyone right now...
...and I don't feel like going out with anyone, either.
And so, I told my mother just now.
That I have a girlfriend.
- Eh? You do? - I don't!
I wanted to get out of this omiai no matter what, so I started saying whatever came out of my mouth.
And then...
...I said I'd let her meet this girlfriend.
Ah, that again.
So, could I ask you for a favor? Pretend to be my girlfriend.
Eh? Who? Me?!
There's no one else I can ask.
No way, no how, no siree. After all, I'm terrible at lying... What's more...
"Could you stop talking about how intimate you and Tachibana-san are?"
Yeah. No way.
I can't; I won't. No freakin' way in hell.
Won't do it!
Kin.
Have I ever turned down even one of the favors you've asked me for up till now?
I let you consult with me about your boyfriend and I was with you during your pregnancy test, too.
I even helped you move this sofa, didn't I?
You say such things, but I helped you out when you were moving in, right?
And I looked for a model for you to cut, too, right?
Who was it took you to the hospital when you came down with a fever?
Who taught you to bat? And when that foul ball came flying at you, who took it in your place?
Those were all things you did on your own, weren't they?
Please Kin. You're the only one I can ask such a stupid favor from. Please.
All right.
- For pete's sake, geez. - Thank you. I owe you one.
Say, by the way, where are your coffee beans?
Ain't got any here.
Ah. Go buy some.
Never mind. I'll go home and drink there.
Ah. Then I'll come with you.
- I don't have any coffee to give to you. - What's that?
Wait a second, are you going out dressed like that?
You're just next door!
You've gone overboard in abandoning being a woman. At least wash your face.
I won't wash my face! It's my day off. What are you saying?
You should wash your face even if it is your day off.
Even if I go a day or two without washing it, it ain't going anywhere.
Hold on. Hey! Oi! Whad'jya close it fer?
"On days off Don't wash your face But don't go out, either (^_^;)"
Chiyoko. It's me. Open up.
Yo.
Something happen?
I got dumped.
By Tachibana?
"Choko-chan. I think of you like a cute little sister."
"But the difference in years between us is too great..."
"...and for both of us to have that as our goal..."
I wonder if I was born under a star where I'm just not connected to anyone?
What is it about the guy that you like so much?
Everything.
Ah, I see.
Back in my 2nd year at middle school...
...I was the only one who grew in height.
I got teased by the boys...
...and I scared off the girls.
That was when I met Rintaro-san.
I was super-gloomy...
...but he would tell me all these dumb jokes and make me laugh.
He told me I was someone who was cute when she laughed.
Conceited guy.
I don't know how you might take this...
...but it's a whole lot better than the "love 'em and leave 'em" play someone else does.
You took that seriously.
Gotcha...
You little...
Hey! Hey, stop! Stop!
All right. Sorry, sorry.
Ow.
Okay.
Mother-in-law. What's going on?
Ah, this? I wanted to plug this in.
I thought I'd play a game, but I'm not sure where you plug this in.
This should go...
Oh, my.
You've gone all out making yourself look young, haven't you?
Have I?
I'm against this.
I think a mother should stay in the house until her children are able to stand on their own.
But there's still more than 20 years left on our mortgage.
Whatever you could earn from a part-time job wouldn't do much against that.
Ah, you got it.
Yes. Um, then I'm sorry, but please watch over the house.
Young people nowadays don't have any self control and just do whatever they want.
Pushing the button.
Hair, purple! Okay, that's it?
For pete's sake. Whose fault is it I had to think about going out for a part-time job?
As long as Mother-in-law hangs around our house, I don't have any quiet-time there.
Still, this sound...
...feels good somehow.
You've been a full-time homemaker for the last 13 years, right?
Yes.
During that time, what part-time jobs have you had?
None.
Well then, your experience working in this business is...
None.
Ah. Um, but, your ad said, "inexperienced people welcomed."
I see.
And, you don't have any particular qualifications?
Only a third grade proficiency at English.
Very well.
Well then, we'll contact you later.
Eh? Um... We're finished already?
Yes. That will do it.
Thank you very much for coming in today when you were so busy.
Ah. Thank you very much.
Ta-dah!
Eh? Is that for me?
Well, my mother manages a boutique store.
If you go and don't at least look decent, I don't know what she'll say.
If I left it to you, you'd come dressed like you were going out job-hunting again, wouldn't you?
Sorry fer not havin' any fashion sense.
These are your shoes.
Shoes, too?
Whaa! What are these? They're like Cinderella shoes!
I've always wanted to wear shoes like these at least once.
Cinderella is just a story-book character.
When I was little, I used to love my picture book of "Cinderella."
I so longed to be Cinderella I even made my own pair of glass shoes.
Back in grade school. And in middle school, too.
Glass shoes?
I say glass, but they weren't real glass.
I cut open a plastic bottle and taped it together with cellophane and tried forcing them on.
They cut me here and there and I got all bloody.
- You've been a fool since long ago, haven't you? - Who's a fool?
Well anyhow, come dressed in these when it's the day.
Ah, and after that, watch this, as well.
What's that? Porn video?
It wouldn't be that! "A Course on Table Manners."
"Course on Table Manners"?
My parents love Western cuisine.
Since I think the dinner party'll take place at some hotel or restaurant...
...I want you to hammer in some basic manners.
Why do I have to do such a thing?
As an apology, you can have all this.
The shoes, too?
Then, I'll be counting on you.
Roger, roger. Roger to that.
- So long. - See ya!
These are so beautiful.
But I wonder if I can walk with such high heels on.
I'll practice.
(Old man talk again)
Ala? Hold on.
Can't walk in these.
The interview didn't work out?
I understand.
I get the feeling that without experience, it'd be useless for me anywhere I looked.
In that case, why did they think it was okay to write, "inexperienced people welcomed" for?
I'd feel really bad for the last doctor that was around.
You're naive.
Eh?
Thing is, what company is gonna recklessly hire someone like you who's been a housewife all this time?
Thinking you can go out into the world and get a job just like that is being way too naive.
Seconds. Half of what I had last time.
Geez, you really are naive.
Ah, your cooking is good though. But so naive.
Miki, what's this?
Hey. Wait... wait...
Do you want me to lose weight or gain weight? Which is it?
This is the correct way to hold a knife and fork.
Ah, wait!
"Those who are bad at staying up late Have that old-age feel to them"
That's a nice color, isn't it?
I thought it'd go well with Shima-san's outfit today.
- It's good, it's good. - Thank you very much.
Say, have you decided where tomorrow's Girls Meeting will be?
I'm still thinking.
- How about bouldering? - Bouldering? What's that?
- Those guys that climb rock walls. - I went to one of those.
And then the next day every muscle in my body was in pain.
Hey, let's not do anything tiring.
Could you stop talking like an old lady?
Yes, yes, yes.
It's from Miki.
"I had interviews today. None of them worked out," she says.
Ah, too bad.
I wonder if we shouldn't do something to cheer Miki up?
We should.
Three people have come in. Welcome!
Now, now, now.
Welcome, welcome.
Why here?
This is to help cheer Miki up, isn't it?
Where's the exit?
- This way please. - Yes, yes, yes.
Now, now, now.
- Excuse me. - Excuse me.
- I'm Masaki. - And I'm Shin'ichiro.
- May we join you? - May we join you?
They're eels.
Please do. Have a seat, have a seat.
- Excuse us. - Excuse us.
Say, they're eels, right?
This is these girl's first time here. I'm fine, so you two entertain them.
This is Sakura and Miki.
Certainly.
You're Sakura-sama and Miki-sama, right?
I'm Masaki.
Ah, hello.
Sakura-sama, what would you like to drink?
For now, let's drop the "-sama," please.
Yes, Ma'am.
- But, um... On the rocks, please. - On the rocks.
- Me, too. - On the rocks.
Ah. I'll have a whiskey with water, please.
Certainly.
Happy Birthday, Yuki-san!
Kyaa! I'm so happy!
Welcome.
Ah, good evening.
- Ah, hello. - Good evening.
It's unusual for you to come at night, isn't it?
My wife's out of the house so I thought I should have some night fun myself.
- Isn't it sad you came here for your "night fun"? - That's true, huh?
But, um... this was the only place I could think of.
I'm very happy this is the only place you thought of.
- Ken-chan, a beer. - Comin' up.
- I'll have an orange juice. - Sure thing.
Where's your wife? Where'd she go out to?
She said she was going somewhere for her Girl's Meeting.
Girl's Meeting, huh?
I wonder who made up those words?
Well, the words that make up "Girl's Meeting"...
...wouldn't that make you think of women who were drinking in some lordly manner?
It would, it would. My wife's the archetype for that.
Thing is, women who are getting up in years hanging out for a "Girl's Meeting"...
- ...is really just a laugh. - I wholeheartedly agree.
But recently, Girl's Meetings aren't only about drinking.
What do you mean?
Those so-called "Personal Experience" schools?
In order to enhance themselves, they'll take horse riding classes or ceramics.
Then afterwards...
...they normally let their feelings out with day trips to onsens or esthetic salons.
And they'll also go to Host Clubs, too.
Host Clubs?
Like those men during the bubble era who would go to the saunas for their clubbing. right?
Those are only for masculinized women.
So that's why my wife's been saying "part-time job" this and "part-time job" that.
Ah, but if there are Hosts around, then it can't be a "Girl's Meeting," can it?
They might be...
...like those female-oriented soaps that are so popular.
My wife in a soap?
The world's coming to an end.
There!
This is wonderful! They've ordered champagne, so give us a word.
Three, two, one, zero!
Huh?
It's all thanks to me!
One, two... The champagne we drink today is all thanks to this Princess here!
We'll now give you our expressions of gratitude!
Heave-ho! Thank you for this wonderful champagne!
Now, start! Banzai!
Thank you for this wonderful champagne!
- Itadakimasu! - Itadakimasu!
Itadakimasu!
Hold on a minute. This was for us to drink, wasn't it?
Yes. That's right.
What kind of system is it where we end up only getting to drink one cup's worth?
Eh?
- Welcome back. - Thank you.
Shima-san. It's been a long time, hasn't it?
It has been.
Shall we go for an after-party?
"Nothing good can come out of doing it with someone you don't love, but for your body only."
"You'll only end up getting hurt."
Sure.
Who was it that thought up this "champagne call" stuff? Tell me.
Ah, let's see... Who could it have been?
- Don't give me "who could it have been?" - Well, um...
Excuse me.
May I join you?
Well, um...
Let's see...
Nice to meet you.
I'm Masaomi.
Hello.
And may I ask what your name is?
Ah, I'm Miki.
Miki-san, huh?
That's a wonderful name, isn't it?
This may be rude of me, but is this your first time here?
Yes.
Then, so that you may relax, may I give you a psychology test?
Eh?
If you were to compare yourself to a vegetable, which of the following would it be?
Cucumber. Tomato. Cabbage. Pumpkin.
A pumpkin, I guess.
A pumpkin, huh.
"The cause of your stress is your uneasiness over the future."
"When coming to grips with new things, do you consider them impossible and give up right away?"
"Once you've found the one thing you're confident in, big changes will result."
How about it? Did I hit it on the head?
- Miki-san, what's the matter? - Hey, Miki.
- Did you do something to make her cry? - No, I didn't do anything.
- Are you okay? - Miki?
What's the matter? Do you feel ill?
Eh? What's wrong?
Sorry, I'm going home first.
Eh?
Wait, Miki.
- Then, I'm going home, too. - Eh?! What are you doing?
Miki!
The bill please.
Certainly.
Geez. You idiot!
"Employment Application Takeuchi Miki"
Ah, welcome.
Welcome.
Hello.
- Here. - A beer, please.
Comin' up.
Your name is "Ogami-san," isn't it?
I saw your real name in the newspaper.
Yeah. But I normally go by "Saeki."
Why's that?
It was originally Ogami...
...but then my parents divorced and I was sent to my mother's side of Saeki...
...and after that was sent back to the Ogami side again.
But it was a pain telling each of my friends all that...
...so I just went with Saeki.
You have a complex situation going on there, don't you?
Sorry for asking something strange like that.
No.
Would it be okay if I asked you one more strange thing?
Choko-chan.
What relationship do you have with Ogami Chiyoko-san?
Chiyoko's my younger sister-in-law.
Does Sakura know about this?
Do I need to tell her?
Chiyoko-san is one of my store's regulars.
Well, I'm the one in charge of her...
...but that doesn't change the fact she's a very important customer to Sakura.
I think she'd be more than a little surprised to find out you and her are brother and sister.
Moreover...
...by not telling her, she'll think there must be some reason why it was hidden from her.
It's not like I think it's something particularly unnecessary to tell her about.
I didn't know Chiyoko was going to your hair salon either.
Ah. In that case, that's fine then.
I'll tell her when the chance comes.
Yes. Please do so.
Welcome back.
I have just returned.
Were you out looking for a part-time job at this hour? You wouldn't be, would you?
My, my, a mother returning home reeking of liquor and cigarettes.
Going out for a part-time job you may be wanting a little freedom and money...
...but you have to do so in moderation and be home at a reasonable hour.
I know.
Good night.
Okay.
- Good evening! - Welcome.
Ah, thanks for waiting. Say, could it be you two were drinking together?
No, we wouldn't do that.
- Yeah. Good. - Did you have fun at the Host Club?
- Not in the least! - Host Club?
Shima-nee planned it 'cause Miki was feeling down, but Miki wasn't too thrilled about it at all.
Speaking of which, those people who do enjoy such things and those who can't are split, aren't they?
That's right. They're split, aren't they?
Thank goodness. Sakura-san is one of those who doesn't.
That's obvious, isn't it? I couldn't enjoy that, now could I?
After all, I've got you, Hiroto-kun.
Ah, hello there. Good evening.
- Why don't we move over there? - Yeah.
Right? Then, I'll have a beer too, please.
- Yes. One beer, right? - Yes!
Excuse us.
Here, Sakura-san.
Ah, thanks. Ladies first, right? I'm so happy.
I won't be able to stay overnight, but could I stop over at your place for a little while?
Of course.
Thank you.
Hey, don't do that!
Ah, your check?
- Yeah. - Yes. Just a minute.
That was a little...
You mustn't do that with my ear.
Not with your ear, huh?
Then tell me where...
Heiwa Fansubs Presents: "Last Cinderella"
Episode 6: "Major Turbulence! The Explosive Love Triangle!"
We mustn't do this.
Eh?
Stop, stop. Stop the sex.
Eh?
Wai... wait.
Shima-san?
Gotta stop, gotta stop.
Eh?!
My kiss face.
That was dangerous.
Ow.
Eh?
It hurts.
But I haven't done it yet...
Hurts.
Really hurts.
Hurts.
Hurts!
Ow! Ow, ow, ow, ow, ow!
Ow! My tooth hurts!
Ah, here it is. It's the nerve right here.
Ow!
I'll have to anesthetize it.
Yes.
If you feel any pain, please raise your hand.
"Above all You should consider Your health to be paramount"
Chocho-chan, there's still some salad left.
I've had enough.
Ala.
I'm home.
Ah, welcome home.
Want to eat?
Ah, yes.
Eat with this.
I warmed them up just now.
Hey Papa, did you know?
Hiroto won the District BMX Conference.
Are you still into that crap?
Since you're an adult already...
...start getting serious about your future.
It's about time, so how about joining the company?
Would it be okay if I thought about it for a little longer?
Ah... Of course.
Can't be helped.
Let's go for it.
Thank you for waiting.
Ah, she's here, she's here.
Ala. She's a beautiful girl, isn't she?
Huh? Ah... yeah.
Hello, nice to meet you. Um, my name is Toyama Sakura.
"Toyama Sakura."
Um, that "Toyama Kin-san"? (reference to a popular Edo-era character who had a sakura tattoo)
Yes. Well, I get that a lot.
Ala. What a great name. Your parents had good sense about them.
Ah, I haven't told you my name. I'm Tachibana Mitsuko. Thank you for always taking care of my Rintaro.
Ala, her fashion sense is pretty good, isn't it?
Ah, I'm starving. Come, let's go.
That's where I got "Kin-san" from.
Blood will tell...
Here we are.
Ala? This isn't a restaurant, is it?
Damn it. This is where, huh?
- Welcome. - We have reservations for Tachibana.
We've been waiting for you. Come in, I will guide you.
Geh. Hurry it up already.
It came off.
Whaa, this is incredibly pretty.
- Sakura-san. - Yes, I'm sorry.
You have a run in your stockings.
Eh?!
Whaa?! When did that happen? For pete's sake, this piece of...
- Did you bring a spare? - No.
Which way are the restrooms?
This way; at the end of the hallway.
Here. You can use this instead.
Eh? Are you sure I can have this?
It would be a bother if you returned it. Take it. Get going.
Then, if you insist. Excuse me.
We'll go on to the room.
Yeah, yeah.
Well then, Kanpai.
Kanpai.
- Best regards. - My regards to you.
Ala, ala, ala! You're spilling all over yourself.
What are you doing? Here, here, here.
Ala? I thought it would've been gone by now.
Anesthesia, the anesthesia.
- You were at the dentist? - I had anesthesia to my lips.
It hasn't worn off yet.
Why didn't you realize that when you were drinking?
Well, it was just accidental.
Are you okay? Can you eat?
I can eat anything.
- I can eat. - Really?
Then, shall we eat?
Ah, yes.
- Then, itadakimasu. - Itadakimasu.
Ah! You're dripping soy sauce.
What are you doing? Are you serious?
That's a lot. Just look at you.
I'm sorry.
Sakura-san, when you're married, will you go on being a beautician?
Ma... married?
Mom. We haven't talked about that yet.
Ala. This is important.
Because I want you to carry on with our company.
And because I thought you'd absolutely hate bringing it up with your bride.
- You're getting ahead of yourself. - Really?
Ah! My bowl! My bowl!
Get your act together!
But it got stuck.
Press down when you take it.
Press it? Press where?
Never mind that.
Ala. This is delicious.
- Sakura-san. - Yes?
Thank you very much for allowing me to take up your time today.
It was a very fun dinner party.
Not at all. It was an honor to meet you as well. Thank you very much.
Then, shall we go on to the next place?
Next place?
When you've filled your stomach, you just have to have karaoke, don't you?
Who decided on that?
Guess we've got no choice.
Got no choice.
Ah?! Ow.
Huh?
- What is it - My legs.
My legs. They feel numb.
No way, geez!
Geez, you're so funny! Geez!
How many years has it been since I've laughed like this?
Sakura-san. You're the best! I like you!
Are you serious?
Both the way she eats and drinks are fine. Isn't she okay?
It's been a long time since I've seen a person eat a fish right to the bones like that.
I admire that.
Long ago...
...I used to be a absent-minded, clumsy person like you...
...who didn't know anything about human manners.
So you shouldn't get impatient, either.
You should move forward at your own pace.
You don't have to rush into marriage, either.
But, I would like you to show me my grandchild's face.
And you two please make my company larger.
Now, let's go.
Ya've got a great Mom there. Hey you, hurry up and get yerself married.
I don't want to be told that by you. Geh. Hurry and stand up.
- Wait... Oww... - Eh?
Not yet, not yet, I can't. My legs won't work.
- Here. - Hey! That hurts.
Let's go.
Anything but that, anything but that.
Say? Are you really gonna join Papa's company?
Yeah. It's pretty tight for me what with that late-night job of mine.
After a date, having to go to work. To be frank, it's getting depressing.
Are you serious about Sakura-san?
You can't say you don't feel that way, can you?
Since when have you had a thing for mature women?
Could it be...
...you're a guy who chases after anyone who looks like your Mother in Heaven?
Chiyoko.
I have a favor to ask of you.
What is it?
I want you, as much as possible, to keep quiet...
...about how you asked me to get close to Sakura-san.
Chiyoko?
Why does everyone go for her?
Just what is so good about that woman?!
Excuse us. I'm sorry.
- Ala? - Ah?! I'm sorry.
- They're still asleep. - Hey, walk properly.
Ah...
Are you okay?
Ah... Ala.
Meguri ai tai ne I want to meet you by chance
Choco-chan didn't misunderstand, did she?
Since neither me nor you made excuses, I'm not confident she didn't misunderstand.
Ah, this is the pits. What'll we do?
- I'll deal with the misunderstanding. - Yeah. Please do.
Meguri ai tai ne I want to meet you by chance
Yeah! Such a good woman!
Yeah!
Ah, that was exhausting.
Sakura-san, you sing the next song.
Yes. I understand.
Before that, could I have a minute?
Huh?
I'm sorry!
Truth is, I'm not Tachibana-san's girlfriend.
I'm sorry for deceiving you.
But, the reason I undertook this part was because both I and Tachibana-san...
...are at a point where we're not ready for marriage yet.
We know full well we're both long past the so-called marriageable age.
We're also aware this is a worry to our parents.
But both I and Tachibana-san think that when the time comes, we'll find our proper life-partners.
We're both at this age and live alone...
...so we know all too well just how seriously lonely that can be.
Therefore, until that time comes, couldn't you...
...just watch over us patiently somehow?
I'm sorry.
I'm liking you more and more.
But, I'm sorry.
I knew from the start you weren't his girlfriend.
- Eh?! - Eh?!
After all, Rintaro just wouldn't choose a person like you.
Because I'm strong-minded about working...
...this boy has only felt loneliness ever since he was a child.
Ever since he was little...
...the only women this boy has ever liked...
...have been those modest, graceful types who are the exact opposite of you and me.
Right, Rintaro?
Mother. I know exactly what you mean.
But don't give up.
You will definitely get married and then succeed me at the company, too.
If you hate omiais that much, then hurry up and get a girlfriend who will marry you.
She's right. Do that.
Sakura-san, you're up next.
Yes. I understand.
You traitor.
It would have come out anyway even if I didn't tell her.
- Judas. - Huh?
Benedict Arnold.
Speak Japanese.
You're a Brutus, too.
Whaa, it's Akina-chan!
Sakura-san, we're on the same wavelength. I'm a Akina groupie, too.
I'm a fan of Toshi-chan Seiko.
You Char Aznable! (traitor from the "Mobile Suit Gundam" series)
Get up, Get up, Get up, Get up, burning love!
Well then, we'll contact you at a later date.
I thought so.
Ah, wait Miki-san.
And who would you be?
I'm Masanori. From the Host Club the other day.
See?
Ah. From that time.
Thank goodness. You do remember.
Miki-san, are you out shopping?
No.
Just some minor business.
Then, could we go for some tea?
I can't.
Ah. Just standing and drinking is fine.
Eh?
Just for 10 minutes.
But...
Please.
Then, just a little drink.
Ehh... Then you have a mortgage?
Of course I do.
We still have 25 years left on it.
- That's a long time, isn't it? - Yeah.
And partly because of that, I'm looking for a part-time job right now.
Have you found a good job?
Not at all.
As for jobs, an inexperienced person like me is just hopeless.
I don't have any qualifications.
The me right now...
...has gotten old and useless.
I'm just an incompetent housewife.
I'm sorry. I've just been prattling along, haven't I?
It's about time for me to go.
It's because you're a beautiful woman, Miki-san.
If they hired a beauty such as you for a part-time job...
...the other women employees would get jealous.
That's why they let the pretty ones go and only hire the so-so looking ones.
Thank you...
...for comforting me.
I know.
If you'd like, could you work at my place?
Eh?
Truth is, I buy and sell individual stocks.
But, when I'm working as a Host, I can't watch the trends all the time.
So, during those times when I'm working, could you keep an eye on price fluctuations?
It'd be impossible for me to do that.
I don't know anything at all about shares...
...and I don't even know how to use a PC all that well.
These hands are doing their best.
I want to protect them.
I'll teach you about both stocks and PCs.
And I'm fine with you doing it until you've found a part-time job.
How does 2,000 yen an hour sound? ($20)
By learning about both stocks and PCs, you'd be killing two birds with one stone, right?
Why didn't you come out the other day?
What are you hiding from her?
What do you want to know?
What it is you're trying to hide.
If you would only start going out with Chiyoko...
...this would all be settled.
What do you mean?
Chiyoko is jealous...
...of Sakura-san.
Over the close relationship you have with Sakura-san.
I've carelessly gotten fired up over that myself.
No way.
You're close to her.
Chiyoko.
She was hurt when you rejected her.
At this rate, I don't know what she might do.
You absolutely can't let Sakura know about this. No matter what, you have to keep it from her.
Before she finds out, break up with her like lovers ordinarily would. You got that!?
I don't recall having to take orders from you!
First off, what is Sakura-san to you?
A co-worker.
You're extremely kind to your co-workers, aren't you?
If you want to protect Sakura-san...
Then please...
...take care of Chiyoko.
- Look... - Look...
Ah, you go first.
That's okay.
Sakura-san, you talk.
Truth is...
...I've been...
...hiding something from you, Hiroto-kun.
What's that?
The other day...
...I met with Tachibana's mother. I pretended to be his girlfriend.
I'm sorry. Even though you told me not to get so intimate with him, I'm really very sorry.
Truth is, Tachibana was being pressured into this omiai...
...and because I owed him quite a few favors, I thought I'd give a bit of a favor back in return.
Ah, this just sounds like an excuse, doesn't it?
I'm sorry.
No.
Actually, there's something I need to apologize to you about, too, Sakura-san.
Huh?
I've...
...been lying to you.
I've...
...been lying this entire time.