It's already the end of summer.
What are you doing?
Ah...just a little something.
Work?
Bringing it back home to do is unusual.
Um.
Might be the first time I've seen his face from this angle.
The years pilled up with a pleasant feeling.
It's fine. It's fine. You're still good looking.
Those eyes and those lips.
Lips... Right. Your lips...
I've snatched them away, at last!
Yahoo!
It was a tender kiss.
Yahoo!
How many number of kisses have you had?
That many times?
Probably that many times.
Probably had all sorts of kisses in your youth.
Different versus me.
Hell~! I have to endure defeat?
Come here!
That woman. Her head is likely filled with that kiss.
This time, I'm gonna unleash a kiss on him!
She's already thinking of nothing but kissing.
With a kiss~ kiss~ kiss~, I'll make you madly fall in love.
Coming?
He's coming, coming, coming!
Tomorrow's the food sampling gathering for Konatsu's store. Have the preparations been made?
Eh? Ah...
This time, in the role of a mentor, I'm watching over.
I've left everything up to Miss Sakuragi.
It's fine. (Everything will be) properly done.
Well, if you're free, can you deliver the neighborhood association's circular for me?
Circular?
I usually do it but...
...occasionally, you do it.
Yes, sir! I understand!
Where should I deliver them?
The association chief's place. You know, that old man wearing those glasses.
Yes, sir! I understand!
The neighborhood is very strict on morals, so be careful.
Eh?
Kissing at such a place...
..someone in the neighborhood might have seen that.
Seems to me maybe photos of a trendy drama are being taken.
Since it was a kiss between a beautiful man and beautiful woman.
Yes, yes. Please go quickly.
Jeez!
Oh, say....
Hm?
For returning safely to my side...
...thank you.
For becoming my veranda for life and so forth....
As scheduled, I will properly hold the initial meeting between both families, the wedding ceremony and the reception.
Yes!
You are still behaving as if it's troublesome, and oversleeping and not returning.
I'm not doing those things any longer.
Even I was also affected by you leaving.
From now on, I will become a level-headed, adult Hotaru.
'Miss Adult Hotaru', hmm.
Well, I'm not expecting much....
Tee-hee! I'm off~!
By any chance, was that something an adult woman would do just now?
Wh~ what?
Hee hee!
Does that woman have a kissing illness?
Boss?
Please, just quickly take those circular bulletins with you and go.
Yahoo!
I kissed and kissed~ I am also quite an adult woman~
Bo..Bo...Boss!
There's a suspicious-looking figure outside.
What?
Maybe the association chief.
Should I go being careful about that kiss?
What should I do?
What should you do, you say....
That's it. I'll make it so that it wasn't kissing, rather giving me, who almost drowned, artificial respiration.
How does one nearly drown at such a place?
Aren't I addicted to you? (Note: Play on words. The Japanese word 'oboreru' can mean both 'nearly drown' and 'be addicted to someone/lose one's head/wallow'.)
I see.
So you say - that isn't a situation to be flirting around!
Yes, sir!
Yes! I ran well today!
Boss, today, by chance...
...without thinking, I happen to see a photograph of someone with someone.
This the conclusion of jogging!
Here is where!?
At the site of the garden's gate...
Eh?
There's nobody there! Was it really the association chief?
If you say so, but I don't have any self-confidence...
Maybe I'm imagining things?
Then I'll leave the circular bulletins to you. (Note: 'Yorobiku' is a variant of 'yoroshiku' - meaning 'I'll leave it to you', 'regards', 'one's best', 'greetings'.)
Ah, let's go together. Occasionally, the two of us.
Yahoo!
Please keep quiet.
The boss...
And Miss Amemiya...?
We left without locking up.
Ah, I did that.
Eh?
Who...?
Still here?
Why is it so comfortable here, I wonder.
Rolling Rolling.... (6x) (Note: 'goro goro' - Onomatopoeic word of the sound something rolling makes.)
Pop?
What!?
Long time no see, Seiichi!
The boss's father?
Ah!
Mr. Bontaro?
Yea!
Some time ago, we hit it off at the tavern...
...where allowing me to borrow this house was decided.
I'm Amemiya Hotaru.
That's right.
Thinking there were vacant rooms, I inquired, saying "Please rent it (to me)."
Ok~.
Forever.
Ok~.
Heeheehee.
Ha ha. Is that so? Hotaru, you're still here.
Yep!
What did you come ?
I was contacted about you getting married.
Ah, the initial meeting of both families...
I'll pass on that sort of formality.
However, the first marriage didn't go well. You...
...made up your mind marry once more...
...I believe that the person who's your companion is, by far, a good woman I imagine.
There is only one thing I was thinking of entreating you to do.
Because, Hotaru, the former wife was also...
...a good woman, too.
One time, it happened that I called on the couple's condominium, nevertheless...
...it was already shining like a model home...
...She'd taken out the garbage without dropping a speck of trash. And her cooking was also delicious.
I'll (get) some snacks...
Well, with wisdom, she was a well-balanced wife, nevertheless.
Look here...
Even though you're also hard to please.
So, how's it?
The person who's your current companion, has she gotten to know you well?
Look, is she a person who also responds sensibly (like you)?
Hm!?
While saying you'll pass on the initial meeting of both families...
...won't you stop putting on airs of a father?
But I am your father.
Because I've never thought of you as a father.
You, about the person I choose...
...have no right to say anything about that.
Boss....
You also have no right to call me "Boss."
President....
I'm not a president!
Manager....
It's fine to leave him alone like this! At any rate, he will again, soon...
...leave without warning like he's done since the old days.
Going as a minstrel traveling the world or something, flitting here and there the whole year.
A minstrel?
I'm a poet.
Well, I also brought the books.
Leave me alone!
I wasn't a family-minded father.
After mom died, the house...
...was always entrusted to him.
His mother has passed away?
Yea, when that guy was in junior high school.
So it was like that...
Say, Hotaru, you really didn't know?
The person Seiichi choose as his companion.
Ah....
Certainly, I suppose she's an adult woman.
Ah, well. Anyhow, since you came with great effort....
...please have a relaxing stay.
Ah, thanks.
Then, goodnight.
あ～ おやすみ。 Ah, night.
'Certainly, I suppose she's an adult woman.'
'Has she gotten to know you well?'
'Is she a person who responds sensibly?'
A long, long time ago......memories of a long summer...
Grandmom had said...
Fireflies, you know...
...(need) clean waters......and flowing rivers...
...and untouched nature to exist.
...whenever summer draws near, I recall...
...what seemingly could vanish at any moment...
...the small, short-lived light.
Chapter 10
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'The Boss I Don't Know' I don't know what you're trying to do here, but listen to me for the time being.
I'm thinking of making breakfast.
Portions for the three of us, you, Bontarou, and I.
Well, pop doesn't eat (breakfast). Mornings, he only (drinks) coffee.
Is that so?
I usually do it myself, so it's fine.
Huh.
Morning.
Good morning.
Since morning, I've been wherever.... Walking with the cats.
This?
Got it in front of the train station. After that....
I also got this many tissues. (Note: In major cities of Japan, tissue packs printed with advertisements are commonly given out free. There's almost no need to buy or hoard tissue paper, especially in Tokyo.)
I'll put these carefully here and there - they're convenient.
You didn't think that Mr. Bontarou is your father?
From the time I came to realize it, he was nearly never in the house.
Speaking of making an appearance at my school entrance ceremony and graduation ceremony, he missed them and....
...somehow he carelessly forgets promises.
The time mom died, said he'd gone out for a journey, and couldn't make it (back) in time.
Alone, I buried my mom.
You....were lonely, weren't you?
Oh.
Hm?
Nothing....
Ah, that's not something to care about. It was like that all the time.
Good morning, Ms. Konatsu.
Good morning.
I'll leave the food sampling gathering to you today.
Ok.
Say.....the letter...
That letter I entrusted to you....
Oh, about doing 'The boss's old age request'?
I'm terribly sorry.
If such a thing happens again, I'll seriously snatch him away.
Eh?
Heehee. Just joking.
Say, does it look like you can hold the formal, marriage announcement party at my shop?
Well...
Parties and such are a bother?
No, I'll do it.
I'll have the formal, marriage announcement party at your shop.
Please have it properly done for me.
Chika will also do it with pleasure.
Promise?
Yes.
The boss annd Miss Amemiya are marrying!?
Even if you saw it, it can't be helped.
I was told to keep it a secret but...
...it seems like marriage on the basis that they can get along living together.
I don't believe it! I don't believe it!
Well, everything's still not clear to me either even to this day.
Then, how about this?
My up-to-the-moment (graph). By chance, I happened to do it. The boss and Ms. Konatsu seem to be a good couple.
Don't Miss Amemiya and Seno look like a couple?
Ah, why am I with Umeda?
It's not like that.
Huh?
Like so.
Seriously?
Well, it's almost time to give up though.
Good morning.
What's up? Ms. Konatsu's coming.
Ok, I'll go now.
I'm going.
See you later.
Eh?
Miss Sakuragi?
I see.
I'll take the slice of fish cake and Japanese vegetable chowder for steaming.
Please do.
The bread here is made of rice turned into loaves.
I'd like to hear your candid opinions, please.
I wonder if having a little more substantial (serving size) would better?
I think this is plenty for women.
Sakuragi. The preparations were enormous. I'm very glad.
Ah, thank you very much.
Yamada.
Yes.
the managing director has called for me so is it ok if I left the rest to you?
Yes, it's ok.
I'll entrust it to you.
Managing director?
Come to think of it, (where's) Seno?
Ah, he's going to the store.
He's diligently checking the construction site. For peace of mind.
Oh, dear~ I forgot...Uh, Amemiya.
Say, the time I got in touch some time ago, Seno had something to say...
...he said after you're finished he'd like you to come.
Eh?
It's just as I thought. Talk about the personnel transfer with Takano came up. (Note: In Japan, it is not unusual for the company to relocate workers at anytime, anywhere.)
That's why (he went to talk) with the managing director...
Ah, it's still confidential, however.
To where?
Real estate headquarters.
It's a totally different type of occupation from what he's done up, right?
Yea.
Like that....
He might quit work.
Must tell Hotaru....
No, no, no....!
Not yet. I don't mean that has been decided for certain.
Well, still....
Besides...
Now, since it's him, he's already thinking about it.
Excuse me.
Sigh....
'Hotaru'
Hello.
Sorry for this call while you are on duty.
Today, we're going to eat dinner together with Bontarou, right?
Since Bontarou's waiting.
I'll make it. What would you like?
Ah, what does Bontarou like?
I don't pay attention to that.
Boss.
Sorry. I'll be late today.
It's fine if you eat first.
Ok.
Mentor.
Ah, sorry, sorry.
Although you are going to Ms. Konatsu's store, why was I invited to come along?
It was said the person Seno had something to say to was you, right?
True, however....
Are you trying to avoid being with Seno, just the two of you.
But it's not like that....
You looked like you were having fun when we were river fishing.
I wonder?
Aren't you thinking that someone like Seno isn't bad, right?
That sort of thing....
I'm thinking maybe you'll split from the boss and go with Seno.
That's not true!
Breaking up with the boss, that's....
If that's the case, stop your behavior that's giving me that impression. (Note: In Japan, regular office workers often find their mates within the company.)
Giving you that impression? (Note: It's not unusual for women to jockey for men within the company...)
If you don't intend to reciprocate Seno('s feelings), if that's the case,... (...especially those with status and higher pay titles.)
...please stop.
Thanks for the hard work.
Thank you very much.
What do you think of this wall?
I think it's setup cleanly but....
Maybe a plaster wall would be better.
Perhaps.
This is different than the image I have (in mind).
But the color specification is supposed to be white.
It's the same white but when illuminated, if they're plaster walls, their 'true' appearance will form.
But it's going to change after this....
(You're being) unreasonable.
The 'Syouryuu' (company) guy also said that.
That's why I called out Amemiya.
I believe if it's Amemiya, she'll let me know if she recognizes (a problem).
I want you to do it together with me since it'll be my last job.
Anything doesn't make sense to you?
Do your best without giving up....
I'll look at it when I take it back to the company.
I'll contact you in due course, in other words.
Ah, I'll be leaving now.
Miss Sakuragi, will you eat dinner with Seno?
Huh?
Well, I'll be leaving first so if you'll excuse me.
Ah.
What's this?
Like what it is.
Excuse me. I'll be going first.
Don't be silly!
Sorry, Sakuragi.
Wait.
Wait!
What's that? Saying, eat together?
Thinking to heck about a person feelings!
It's because I can't reciprocate your feelings.
When did I say I wanted you to reciprocate my feelings?
But....
What's this talk about reciprocation about in general?
Reciprocating what way are you saying?
Well, aren't you reciprocating the boss's feelings?
I'm not on equal terms as the boss. Not even on equal terms with you!
With a relationship like one between a superior and subordinate, reciprocating...
What do you know about the boss and I?
Then, what do you know about Sakuragi and I?
Since Sakuragi's arrow was pointing towards me...
...thereupon, you probably thought it would settle things nicely if we were together?
Stop your nonsense!
Falling in love with a person is not as easy as that!
Stop! Please stop!
I'm to blame.
Some time ago, I said unnecessary things to my mentor, Amemiya.
Ah, this was just something Izaki wrote in jest.
It's a lie, so please don't mind it.
It's a lie, so please forget about it.
I'm sorry. If you'll excuse me.
Miss Sakuragi!
It's fine. I'll go. You...
What?
You...
It's likely bothersome?
Such things. Affairs of the heart.
Anyhow, do you think it's bothersome in your heart?
My feelings and Sakuragi's feelings...
...I also said various things about your relationship with the boss but...
...ultimately, do you think it's bothersome?
Probably?
Yes.
I'm not good at this sort of thing, so it's bothersome.
It's fine. Being so honest as always.
But....
You're the worst.
I'm glad. Seems I've come to dislike you.
Ah~ I'm glad!
'Thinking to heck about a person feelings!'
'It's because I can't reciprocate your feelings.'
'Well, aren't you reciprocating the boss's feelings?'
'Ultimately, do you think it's bothersome?'
Done?
Ah, yes.
Yummm. Hotaru, your cooking is unexpectedly delicious.
I only chopped it.
Oh....but the sauce is delicious.
It's just sauce sold at the market.
Oh....but your choice is delicious. Haha, your choice.
I always can't do anything and I'm only being scolded by the boss.
Ah, I see.
Because he can do anything.
That guy takes after his mom.
A person who can do anything?
Yea.
A beautiful woman. Doing housework properly was her forte.
The exact opposite of me.
The exact opposite of me, too.
Say, isn't it just like the boss and I.
Hotaru, by any chance....
Secret's out? That the person the boss has chosen (to marry) is me.
...is it like that?
What should I do.....but, he'll know sooner or later.
I'm sorry for unintentionally failing to tell you....
No, same here. It escaped my notice. Sorry.
Well, Hotaru, about Seiichi...
好きです 大好きです！ I love him. I really love him!
かわいそうに。 Pity.
え？ Eh?
あいつも 罪な男だよね。 Isn't that guy such a terrible man.
He's getting married to another woman.
Huh?
That's right, Hotaru. It's an unrequited love with Seiichi.
What!?
Uh, here.
Ah, thanks.
Oh...which side? eh...
Ah, thanks.
Yo-ho.
Ah....somewhat weird feeling.
Hm?
The boss is always over here and I'm over there.
I see.
The boss is (out) late, isn't he.
Even though you came with much effort.
Hotaru, a little while ago I involuntarily say something like "Poor thing", but...
...it wasn't like that.
Eh?
In my youthful days, I foolishly, quickly stuck to unrequited love...
...if that was no good, then this would do...
...I was in a spot where I demanded results at once...
...like me, I believe you'll live long.
Not only is the person I like alive, but I'm also happy.
Thoughts of saying I love you to someone gave me great strength.
When?
The arrangements have been moved up. I'm terribly sorry.
If possible, immediately.
As for the company, you already....?
I've talked to the managing director.
Then, there's no problem, is there.
Can you advanced the preparations immediately?
Everyone will be waiting.
The boss won't be with us anymore...
...I wonder what'll happen.
If you do it, it'll probably be fine.
Me!?
Yeah.
It'll be fine if you lead the planning department.
I don't have that type of strength, really.
Rather, instead of me, Hotaru.
I still can't stop worrying about that girl.
It so slow-going. Better to marry quickly.
When she returned from Hong Kong...
...even forcing him to have sex and having a shotgun wedding is better.
Do you believe that's the kind of guy Hotaru has come to like?
Because it's not that type of guy, Hotaru, doing as she likes...
...came to like Takano, didn't she?
It's like that however.
On the whole, the ones not getting married quickly are us.
Well, even though it's us, aren't you quarreling with what I want to say.
Accordingly, Takano will in his own way (do it) the way he thinks.
Say, Futa. You're not concerned?
Well, I believe in him.
No matter what happens, like the relationship (between) Takano and I that won't change...
...Takano and Hotaru and...
...me and Hotaru and...
...the relationship between you and I...
...from this point on, no matter what happens, won't change.
I believe like that.
I'm back.
Hotaru.
AhoMiya.
Ah, welcome home.
Shhh.
Not used to making dinner, being pop's companion, you probably got tired.
No, sorry for falling asleep.
I have something to say but are you ok?
Aa....I'm fine.
I've decided to quit the company and go work for a renovation company that had been luring me from earlier days.
What!? You're changing jobs!?
Shhhh.
While it is a young company, it is handling a hotel in Taiwan.
It's been decided that it will be entrusted to me.
Taiwan?
What are you doing?
Ah...just a little something.
Taiwan Illustrious Large Chinese Restaurants Refurbishment Construction Planning Book
I must go to Taiwan for about three months.
Eh?
The time's also been advanced. If that's the case, at this rate, the initial meeting of both families and the wedding ceremony...
...holding them as planned is extremely unlikely.
Eh?
Will you wait?
Aa....
You?
What do you want to do?
I'll (go with whatever) you want...
Please, I'd like to listen to what you want to do.
What do you want to do?
I want to be together with you.
I'm thinking of taking you along.
I'd like you to come along as Takano Hotaru.
I'm thinking that.
I understand. I'll come with you.
Shhhh~.
Right now, nothing here has been brought to a conclusion.
But, you...
I want to decide my own life on my own...
...and I want you to think on your own and decide for yourself.
Futa.
I've also been called by the managing director.
What!?
Maybe I'll be entrusted (with the position) after the boss (leaves).
Then, it's like what I said.
That's impossible. Me leading the planning department.
It'll be fine because it's you.
For the time being, I'm off.
Ok.
Sigh...
Seno.
I'm sorry about yesterday.
Ah.
About the aforementioned Ms. Konatsu's wall, Ms. Konatsu also confirmed...
...it's been decided to repaint it with diatomaceous earth. (Note: Diatomaceous earth - a high porosity natural material made of fossilized diatoms to absorb odors & moderate indoor air humidity. Natural color is white, can come tinted in shades of tan and gray. Resembles traditional Japanese plaster.)
Henceforth?
As far as the budgetary matters are concerned, I'll handle it.
Huh!?
I've also done this before so it's fine.
Do your best at making it approach the image you have.
Sigh... I'm fed up!
What are you doing? Let's go.
Eh?
I've also decided to do it.
Ah...Ok!
Nice!
Oh.
Sakuragi says it's faster if everyone does it.
Foolish Seno going far away. Saying since this is his last job (and such).
I'll also take part.
Thank you.
All right. Then, let's do it!
Ok! [in chorus]
Then, (I'll) ask (you to do) that wall.
Come around under the counter.
Ok.
Ah....
'Boss'
Hello.
Where are you now?
Along Ms. Konatsu's store's wall.
Is that so?
What's up with you?
Well, I got a call from pop...
...He was groaning on the telephone to get to the point.
I'm still in the middle of a meeting here.
I understand. I'll go.
No, it's fine. After work is fine.
It's fine. Leave it to me.
Going home?
Ah, urgent business has arisen.
Seriously?
Even though you brought this work up yourself.
Ah....sorry.
What's this urgent business, you say? See the work through to the end.
Seno, when was it you said it to me.
If you grudge doing it, you'll lose something important.
That's why (I must go).
However, abandoning work doesn't seem like you.
Sigh...going?
Go!
Mr. Bontarou!
Ugh!
Ugh...!
Mr. Bontarou, are you ok?
Let's go to the hospital.
Are you ok?
Ah....ah...
Huff....huff...
How is it Izaki?
I'm truly sorry for abandoning (everything there).
Insufficient diatomaceous earth?
I understand.
Yes.
This is Amemiya from 'SW Build Corporation'.
You're always providing me help.
Say, could you please check if you have inventory of diatomaceous earth?
Hello, Izaki. I made arrangements for (more) diatomaceous earth.
I believe it will arrive in approximately thirty minutes.
I got a report from Izaki. They completed coating the wall without incident. (Note: Amemiya is so inept at cooking, she's heating up pre-made rice porridge.)
Ah, I'm glad. (Note: That's cooked rice and water, boiled for half an hour to make rice porridge.)
Sorry for entrusting you with pop. (Note:Rice porridge is among one of the most effective anti-diarrhea foods you can eat. Also, it is what most Asians are fed when sick due to easy digestion.)
I can't do it.
Ah, you said it's food poisoning?
Probably, last night, he brought out some snacks. The river fishing fish...
...was refrigerating so he thought it was ok.
We're putting too much confidence in the refrigerator.
Do you think that anything you put into refrigeration will hold for eternity, do you?
It's not like that?
There's nothing in this world that last forever.
The love between you and I isn't forever?
It's forever.
Wow! (in chorus)
Seiichi.
Ah....
Pop, are you ok?
Aa.
Hotaru, really did well for me.
Even though she has no relationship with you.
Excuse me....
No, let me speak.
Since on this occasion, there are things I shoulld say (having been away so long).
Seiichi, about you, Hotaru....
She's my girlfriend.
Eh?
She's the person I chose (to marry).
What!?
Gasp....!
Ah! Are you ok!?
But, she's not at all the type (of girl you've had) until now....
Therefore, you have no right to find fault with me.
Hotaru... cough!
Mr. Bontarou.
Hotaru.... gasp, cough!
Mr. Bontarou?
Hota....
Ho....Ho....Ho....
I'm glad.
Was Hotaru after all.
I'm sorry. I'm a bit not like an adult woman.
No, no. Same here. I was rude.
Seiichi, you didn't speak frankly.
I informed you of her full name when I contacted you.
Is that so?
However, well, here, I couldn't understand it.
I thought, the first time I came here, I wonder why (I came)?
Why do I feel comfortable here in this way, I wonder?
Come on, after all...
Loving each other, the warm feelings of two people are played out (for them).
With two people present in love with each other...
It naturally became a cozy place there.
Hahaha.
Seiichi, I'm glad for you.
You choosing Hotaru.
Hahaha. She's a good woman.
Mr. Bontarou.
Mmm..ha ha..
Mr Bontarou, shall we roll around?
That's fine. Let's roll around.
Ok.
You, too. Together!
I'm fine.
Let's do it!
All right. But it's cramped.
Here, here, here.
All right. (in chorus)
C'mon.
And...start! (Note: Se, no - Set phrase to start an activity or event together in Japanese culture. Similar to 'One, two, three.' or 'And...start!' or 'On my mark....mark!' in English.)
Goro goro goro.... (in chorus)
Now, that way~.
Goro goro goro...(in chorus)
Ah~! OwOww.... I'm falling.
Over there. And...start!
Come to think of it, mom was always worried about Seiichi. (Note: Prayers at the family or mom's grave. Japanese tend have yearly or more frequent visits to the family grave to offer prayers.)
She was a person who feared wounding him, a lonely boy, who nestles up to his mom...
...who couldn't face up to other people.
Was it like that?
Although, I don't understand why you keep chattering about that....
I understand.
Living however you like, not responding to mom properly.
That's probably why you also don't know me.
I wish there was something I could do.
Regarding you...
...about his feelings, how he said he doesn't think you're a father.
While you're here, I want to do something.
And, as far as slipping out of work, tending to me...
Still, I can't do anything.
Didn't we roll around together?
That was fun.
Thanks, Hotaru.
This time, where will you go (due to your impulsiveness)?
I do wonder where.
Wherever the wind blows, unthinkingly (I'll wander about).
We'll meet another time, right?
Ha ha. We shall meet.
Let's roll around again. The three of us together.
Ok!
Boss! Boss~!
I did it!
Eh?
Tada! Flowing noodles. (Note: nagashi somen - Commonly at restaurants and at home, especially summertime...)
Why flowing noodles? (Note:... noodles are placed cold water flowing down long bamboo or plastic flumes....)
Mr Bontarou taught me, someone who can't do anything. (Note: One tries to pick up the passing noodles to dip in sauce, then eat.)
If it's noodles, I can quickly and easily do it.
The boil time of noodles is?
Two minutes.
To float them, these preparations took...? (Note: Only because she built the contraption herself....)
Took two hours.... (Note:... Stores sell these for quick and easy home assembly.)
Entirely not quick and easy.
What are you doing?
But because it took so much effort, you'll eat?
Sigh....ok.
Yahoo!
Itadakimasu.
Who's going to float them? If two people are waiting, what are they going to do? (Note: Typically, at home, the noodle floating equipment circulates the noddles around and around.)
Ah, let's go!
Look, float plenty of them.
Floating them~.
Oh, since both people are floating noodles, what are they going to do (about catching and eating them)?
True~.
Ah~.
It would have been better if it was like this, drinking the usual from the start.
Oh, I saw you childhood photos.
Mr Bontarou kept it with great care.
That so.
He always kept it on him.
Because he took fatherhood to heart.
Eh?
Though he's a person who lives as he likes...
...I took it to heart.
Like that.
Oh! As for me...
..he also took me to heart like that.
I apologize for not being attentive to your feelings on various things.
Not at all.
So, what kind of photo was it?
An elementary school student's.
You were charming.
Though, I'm still charming.
He said you were a kid who could do anything alone.
Even now, I can do anything alone.
You also decided to quit work by yourself, right?
Yea.
When did you decide?
The time I was alone after leaving here.
Until when were you thinking about it?
Long.
'Long,' you say?
I struggled with it for about half a year.
As it is, is it good just stamping my seal everyday?
Half a year...
I apologize. With no mention of discussing it with you, I decided alone.
Uh-uh. It's because you're that type of person.
Have you decided what you'll do?
I...
...want to take that about you to heart.
Carefully...
...a little longer...carefully, about you...
...I want to be able to take that to heart.
Summer has ended once again.