((Eh!? You're changing jobs!?))
((Just like I decided for myself...
...I also want you to think and decide on your own.))
"Hotaru, can I have a moment?"
Can I come in?
"The beast?"
"Has it finally shown up... the beast!?"
"I'm coming in?"
"Wh... wh... what should I do!"
She already fell asleep...?
Hotaru.
"Damn, my underpants!"
"I wish I had worn some cuter ones."
Your underpants were mixed in with my laundry. (Note: Odd in Japan for a long-term, almost-married couple - the woman typically would be doing the laundry.)
"Eh!?"
Along with your shirt... I'll put them here.
"No~!"
"A man who is not familiar with my body yet is familiar with my underpants." (Note: Seems Hotaru's never read Seventeen magazine and ordered cute panties from Peach John, etc.)
"What a sneaky rascal!"
"What kind of underpants was the boss wearing?"
"Underpants... underpants... the boss's underpants."
"None!"
"No way... no underwear?"
(Note: Normal to have clothes hanging indoors or outside to try in Japan. One reason energy consumption per capita is almost half that of America.)
"What's this, what's this?"
Yo-ho.
"What's this, what's this?"
"Collect 10 stamps on this reward card, that comes with the coffee beans, and...
...(get) a pair of bean cushions as the present?"
"Doing such an intolerable thing...
I... I had no idea."
"A kitchen garden...?"
"Making friends at such a place... (Sign: My friend, Toma the tomato.)
I... I had no idea."
I want to change my hairstyle.
I... I had no idea."
Eh... what!?
I... I had no idea!"
About what!?
"Boss!"
Is it true that you're going to quit here and go to another company?
Izaki...
The managing directors (were having) that kind of talk.
Though it doesn't mean I was out jogging, I heard by accident.
Moreover, didn't I hear you're going to Taiwan?
Yeah.
I'm sorry. Though, it's something I should have told everyone properly myself.
That you won't be here...
What will happen to the planning department?
That's right. What will happen?
I told the managing directors that as before...no, more than ever before, you'll all be able to demonstrate your strengths.
Boss, that talk now...
Ah... excuse me...
It's not really related, but I also...
It has been decided that Seno will go to New York.
Eh!? (in chorus)
I'm sorry.
Also, as for working with everyone, tomorrow will be the end.
Thank you all for your help.
Senocchi in New York. The boss (in) Taiwan...
Izaki. That's enough. Go back to work.
It's almost Konatsu's store's opening, right?
Ok, everyone. Work, work.
Let's do our best.
Since when (have you known) about it?
I also heard just the other day.
You didn't know?
I see.
Boss, please (review).
Yeah.
"I had no idea."
"I didn't know."
"I don't know anything about the boss."
((Since when have you been thinking about it?))
((I've was struggling with it since about a half-year ago.))
"I... about the boss..."
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.
The last night (episode)
This program is sponsored by "Kao" and...
...the following sponsors.
You (will be) the boss? "What is Marriage? The Dried Fish Woman's Resolution"
That's right.
Until the official written appointment is issued...
...I couldn't tell everyone, but ...
...it's been decided that the planning department itself will be dispersed to the business planning department and the event division...
...and it seems I've been entrusted the business planning department.
But, I don't have what's called a boss's ability.
That's not true.
Really?
I wished you'd continue working under me but...
...the boss, Takano, is quitting, so I guess it can't be helped.
You're going, right? (To) Taiwan.
Ah...
Huh? Didn't he say he wants to get married and take you with him?
He did, but...
Takano...
Huh?
Nn! Ah... ouch...
I... like you.
I... I like you, too.
Then it's all right.
Wh... what is?
Then let me say it.
You're too understanding of your partner.
Occasionally, it would be better to show your strength - pushing through with what you are thinking, like now.
Strength?
Right. Just like I'm doing now. And sometimes, force (her) down like this.
Futatsugi!
Ah! Stop..
You know, doing just this isn't strength, you know.
A real man's strength...
A real man's strength?
The moment once I've left here...
...I prepared myself for the worst of what is to happen from now on.
For the rest of my life, I will be that foolish woman's veranda.
"I wonder what they're talking about?"
I'll will take to heart whatever decision she comes to.
"I wonder what they're saying?"
That so? You're really in love.
With Hotaru.
Ah!
AHH!
Hm?
You're in love? With that.
Isn't she cute~.
What's (so cute) about her? What's (so cute)?
Amazing!
Heeheehee...
She's been saying she'll become a housewife...
...Making me meals everyday.
Though at first, it was a disaster.
But, in an instant, look! She's really improving.
Now, (it's done) lickety-split skillfully.
Hehehe... (in chorus)
Well, a lot has happened this summer though...
...I wonder if none of it was pointless.
That's right, it's allowed us to mature considerably.
Right~. (in chorus)
Say, Hotaru. Hereafter, how do you imagine you two's happiness?
"The happiness of us two"?
Right. You're being lazy right now...
...you're young and cute so I think you're forgiven.
But when you're in your 40s or 50s, I don't think it can go on like that.
You might also alienate him.
Even if I'm alienated, nothing will change.
Then you're fine with Hotaru remaining a Dried-Fish woman?
A Dried-Fish woman will remain a Dried-Fish woman.
That so?
Isn't that right?
Well, I don't really know.
You say you don't know - (you're talking) about yourself.
Perhaps I might change?
I might become a wonderful lovely old lady.
It is the birth of a lovely old lady!
What is your basis?
Because, if I marry and turn 40 or 50 years old...
A person who doesn't change marries today...
...will she change when she's 40 or 50 years old?
No... that...
This summer you did various things for "What is marriage?" (sign on her wall)...
...and you are the same as you were.
That's true but...
Well. That's fine, isn't it? Hotaru being Hotaru from now on, too.
Is that fine with you?
Here.
Ah... thanks.
About Yamada's remark, "In the future, the happiness of you two."
Ah... yeah.
If you think about your own happiness, that's fine.
Eh?
You probably never thought too deeply about things in the future.
Until now, (you were) filled with things (to do) before your eyes.
Do you know why that is?
Because it's troublesome. (Note: Talking like a kid, using '-syai'.)
Because it is troublesome and you have no confidence in yourself.
Ah....
Since I am fine, think about yourself.
Why? Why, are you fine?
I mean, I want to know you more and...
...to properly accept you more and...
...I am thinking I want to make you happy.
Do you think a person who doesn't know anything about their own happiness can make other person happy?
Also, will you always be a Dried-Fish woman from now on?
If you don't know, start thinking about that.
Later.
Sigh~.
Therefore, don't grudge doing it!
I understand, I understand.
I continue to understand it. I'll be thinking properly (about it).
Although summer is over, it's like summer-break homework.
It's homework for life! Yours.
Don't keep standing. Please sit down~.
I have work to do.
Hehe.
Hey, hey, Boss.
Hm?
I bought them for you.
What?
So...
Where are you putting your hand into?
Oh, you're being mean.
So what did you buy?
The reward card. I collected them for you.
Ah.
Ah!
What has she done!
Eh?
Why (did you do) such a selfish thing...
Well, weren't you collecting them?
I was collecting them. I was going to submit them for the pair of bean cushions.
If you collect them all at once, you can submit it immediately, can't you?
I was finding pleasure in diligently collecting them a stamp at a time.
Is that so?
You see. Like how you are living life the way it is...
...I'm living life the way it is in my own way.
I see.
The good thing about you...
...is that you don't step into my lifestyle.
Yes. Because you are you.
Right. Therefore, I'm telling you to think of yourself.
Ah... I see.
Sigh. You already collected ten stamps (regrettably).
My small pleasure.
I'm sorry.
I don't like being all alone but...
I also don't like having my solitary world stepped into like this.
I'm sorry!
Good morning! (In chorus)
Morning.
You're early.
Yeah, because it's my last (day).
Umm... can I go visit you in New York?
Ah. No, there's no profound meaning (behind it).
That's fine. But I don't know how long I'll be there.
Why don't you come visit.
All right.
Good morning!
Good morning. [everyone]
Ah, they came.
Good morning.
That so?
Yes.
Oh, morning.
For the time being, let's take them down.
Ok.
'Veranda'
Seno, do you have any plans hereafter today?
I'll be returning to the office briefly, but why?
Your farewell party.
It's fine not doing it.
But...
I don't enjoy anything so formal.
I see. So today's the end? (Note: IBM has estimates of $75,000-450,000 as the cost of replacing a skilled worker.)
Yes. I really appreciate your kindness. (Note: Employee turnover significantly affects the performance and earnings of a company.)
Well, goodbye. (Note: One of many reasons Japanese companies hire for the long-term.)
Hey.
When was it? You said it to Takano, right? That you're not on equal terms.
"I see that I'm not on equal terms with you."
"As a man, that's vexing."
Ah...
That's not true.
Eh?
Takano is not the kind of guy to look down on people.
He duly saw you as an equal.
Deep down, I believe your existence as such was a threat.
Why are you (saying) these things to me now?
To think you left without fighting. (Thought you'd) probably drag it out.
You properly entered the match, and lost.
Still. Look, it repels water so you'll fall in love again....
But, we still don't know whether or not I've lost yet, right?
But you (are going) to New York...
The boss (will be in) Taiwan, right?
She will follow him.
Will she?
Oh, don't worry. Those two are fine.
Take care.
Ah, Seno.
Everyone's been waiting.
Eh?
Oh, he came, he came.
What's this?
Because you said you don't enjoy formalities. Here.
So a farewell party at the office.
"A beer tastes delicious after working hard party".
Is this a college club?
Good work.
All right. To Senocchi. (Note: Senocchi - A nickname.)
[sound, beer can opened]
Cheers! (Note: Not unusual in Japan...)
Cheers! (everyone) (Note: ...for workers to gather and drink beer together. Happens often during spring cherry blossom season with outdoor office gatherings.)
Ah~! (everyone)
Delicious?
Delicious.
Take care.
Yeah. You, too.
(Note: Fastest human times to solve the Rubik's Cube has been under 8 seconds. There are at most 20 steps needed to solve it. There are algorithms you can learn to solve any cube.)
Seno's here~.
"Dokyunko, Dokyunko. Nyan, Nyan!"
"You really love him - the boss."
"That is what you call true love."
"I'll support you, Amemiya."
"Here. The boss is fine with a large, right?"
Propose (to him) yourself.
The moment you think you are hopeless, you become hopeless.
"The enemy is always within yourself, I tell you."
"You're the worst."
"I'm glad. It appears I've come to dislike you."
"Oh, well" (Note: Also can mean 'don't care', 'probably not'. Popularized in pop lingo in 1995 by East End x Yuri's hit single "MAICCA".
"He's still in a place like that."
"Seno, for keeping company with a person like me...
...for giving me various advice...
...I am truly grateful... grateful...
...you were a praiseworthy person."
" I really appreciate your kindness."
Ha!
What are you doing? What are you worshiping?
Er... for you to be in a place like this.
Or should I say, when you see me, normal(ly), don't you call out?
I was waiting. For you to come after finishing tidying up.
Here.
Let's talk a little just while you're drinking this.
Here!
Ahh~ This year's summer was hot~.
Record heat waves were observed in various parts (of the country).
Heh, that's right.
Say....
After all is said and done, I feel comfortable being with you like this.
Or more precisely, feeling I can be my natural self.
I wonder why?
It's because you're so honest.
Because we have some similarities, I wonder?
Ah~ I also like that we're so suitable.
Forgetting even the name of the person you were once going out with.
I said, I remember that. Satomi.
Last name.
Ahh~... it was some common name.
Hehe.
You'll forget all about me soon too.
I wonder if I'll forget? Honestly, I still care about you.
"Why is he still bringing up that?"
It disgusts me but I wasn't able to hate you.
"What should I do?"
"Ha! That's it! I'll fart!"
"If I blast him here with an extremely stinky fart...
...it ought to cool off even a 100-year love at once!"
"It's no good. It's not coming out!"
Are you listening to what I'm saying?
Ah...
"How about a silent fart, I wonder?"
I can't let it end it like this.
Eh?
Won't you come with me?
I'll tell you the day and time I'm going to New York.
Huh?
I want you to come along.
U... umm...
Hello.
This is Amemiya's cell phone, right?
This is Goutokuji. We were working together before.
Ahh...
This is Taiwan's... (Note: Taiwan Hotel Renovation plan that Bucho was looking at earlier.)
Umm, Boss said it had been troubling him since about a half year ago...
Ahh. Originally, when our company was established, he lent us his assistance.
Then, these sort of talks (having been ongoing) since a fairly long time ago?
Yes, from around three years ago.
"I... I had no idea!"
Going to Taiwan was sudden, though.
Now, your arrangements are completed.
The new house the two of you will live in has also been found.
Eh?
And these are company materials for you.
Now, you will be attending the next Taiei Group party, right?
Party?
Because it's something where one's accompanied by the wife or partner...
...please (do come).
"O...only things I had not idea about!"
I'm hoome~
'Tararama?' (Note: Usually, one says 'Tadaima' when coming home.)
Ah~ I'mm hoome.
Ah... the president made me drink.
wowa! Boss! Are you all right?
Get it together! Please get it together!
Uhh...
huff...
Look, change into (your) pajamas.
Are you all right?
Yo-ho.
Don't you feel sick?
Aa, u~n...
Ok, then.
"I'm tired~" Ahh~.
"There were so many various things I had to think about."
"About Seno?"
"No, about the boss."
"Ah. He was saying there will be a party and the like."
"What's after that?"
"The plan for work tommorrow...
..."confirming the delivery of tableware for Ms. Konatsu's shop..."
"Mmm~! Delicious!
"Mmm~ Happy~!"
"This is still (the best)."
((Also, will you always be a Dried-Fish woman from now on?))
Good morning.
Ah, morning.
Because I'll be going straight to Ms. Konatsu's shop today...
...I'll be leaving first.
Oh.
You all right? Do you still feel sick?
No. Oh, did you put the pajamas on me?
Hehe. I saw the boss naked~.
Sorry.
It isn't the kind of nakedness to apologize for! It was a cool naked!
Personally, you are the number one man I want to be embraced by.
Also personally, you are the number one girl I want to embrace.
Yahoo!
The two of us together...(we're) number one!
No, no... That's not it. Say, did Goutokuji come last night?
Ah, oh, yes. He was saying there will be a party.
I'm going with you, too.
Is it ok?
Please leave it to me!
Party!? Will you be ok? (in chorus)
Eh?
I've also attended parties where one is accompanied by the wife but...
...this is where he'll need the wife's behind-the-scenes support. (Note: 'naijyonokou...refers to all that a housewife does for the man to be successful in his endeavors, usually at work, but also at sports, etc.)
You must take very great care. Like talking with the other wives...
Oh! Madam what such lovely clothing~.
Ohohoho ohohoho... like that.
Can you do it? Hotaru! Even Ms. Konatsu was just bad at it.
Eh, I was bad?
You've never been to those types of parties, have you?
But, after I'm married, I think there will be such things in the future.
Don't worry. I'll do it perfectly.
Oh, how are you? How are you? How are you? How are you?
...haven't seen you in a long time...
This is my wife.
Ha ha ha
Can't be.
Seiichi.
Ah...
This is my partner.
My name is Hotaru. I'm pleased to meet you.
Nice to meet you, too. I'm Mark.
The kimono is wonderful on you.
Thank you.
It was so nice of you to invite us here today.
Thank you very much.
We've high hopes placed on Takano-san (Mr. Takano).
Thank you.
Miss Amemiya, let me introduce my wife.
I am Goutokuji's wife. Thanks for all you've done for him.
Same here. Thanks for all you've done for me.
Mr. Takano.
Miss Amemiya is quite the very image of a wife, isn't she?
Wow, she changed.
This is Miss Amemiya.
Pleased to meet you.
She is Mr. Takano's partner.
"Oh~ Mr.Takano's..."
Ahehe.
"Why it's a pleasure to meet you."
For you, you accomplished something with a rather high degree of difficulty.
Hotaru?
"Sh... she's dead?" (Note: Very unusual to be laying down in a kimono.)
"She's dried up?" (Note: Kimonos cost several hundred to thousands of dollars.)
Nn~...
"She's moving, she's moving."
Da...
"Oh, her strength is gone."
Ah~! I'm revived~!
You were so totally exhausted?
It was filled with lovely housewives. It's my first time like that.
There, there. Well done.
Can I lie down?
Ok.
Eh?
Ah~ It's comfy.
When you're around, I feel immensely at ease.
Really?
I remember playing on my grandma's veranda when I was little.
"I'm a grandma?"
Those days, I should have only thought about what was before my eyes...
..I was always playing all out and...
...whenever I turned around, my grandma was on the veranda...
...watching over me.
Simply, silently, without words...
...that feeling was like I was wrapped up (in a warm blanket)...
I wonder what it was?
Probably love.
Love?
Probably love conveyed without even putting it into words.
You were being surrounded by your grandmother's great love.
Love...?
In that case, I'm being surrounded by your love, right now.
Now you noticed that?
After all, even though you told me "I like you"...
...(you've never said) "I love you"...
I love you.
I love you, Hotaru.
You don't have to dance.
You don't have to spin around!
Sheesh. What is it you want to do? You fool!
Jeez.
Now you're back!
Heehee.
When I'm around you, my foolish manners increase.
Your foolishness is my fault?
I feel at ease around you.
Despite going to Taiwan, there's nothing to worry about.
For my sake, there's also a new home where the two of us will live...
...and my (new) job has also been properly arranged.
More than for your sake...
...it is my personality to not neglect advanced preparations.
If I become Takano Hotaru and accompany you, just this is fine.
If I follow you and go, it's fine.
There's nothing as comfy as this, isn't there?
I wonder if it's ok...
...(to be) like this...
For me... I wonder if it's ok...
Boss...
That's it. Without problems.
After this, the pre-opening invitations.
Now, by when should we send them out?
Mmm... (Note: Despite the digital age, almost every office worker has a paper planner.)
"Today's the day he will go to New York."
"I want you to come along."
"I must go."
(Sponsored) thus far by "Kao"...
...and the following sponsors.
Huh!?
Seno told me, "I want you to come."
Why are you (bringing) that (up) now...
Not about New York. I'm going to see him off.
Eh? Well even so, why is it necessary for you to go as far as Narita Airport to see him off. (Note: Narita Airport is approximately 45 minutes+ from Tokyo by train.)
This isn't a trendy tv drama.
I'm not a heroine running off alone by myself.
You'll also (come) with me.
Besides, (we're) not (going) to Narita Airport - (only) somewhere near Seno's house.
What did you just say?
You'll also (come) with me.
"I want you to come along."
"U... umm..."
"Ah, with the boss."
"Huh?"
"I want to finally settle this." (Note: 'keri o tsukeru' - proverb, to finish or wrap things up.)
"Won't you come with the boss?"
That's what he's up to...?
If you don't want to, it's ok.
But, I'm going. I'm going to see Seno.
You want to see him? You and the matter about Seno...
It wasn't something I thought deeply about.
Eh?
Even telling me that he likes me...
...I, without thinking about it too deeply,...
...think it was in some way appropriate.
I think my behaviour wasn't right towards Seno.
Consequently, even now, he says things like "I care about you" to me....
You were told, "I care about you"?
I'll go tell him frankly once and for all.
Because I believe that is being sincere in dealing with Seno.
I'm asking to make sure but...
...what are you going to tell him frankly once and for all?
I realized after you told me...
...my heart pounding for no real reason and...
...worrying about one's partner...I think those things are love. (Note: The word used for love here, koi, hints of passionate, sudden, brief, or heads-over-heels love or crush.)
You're different. Because it's love. (Note: The word used for love here, ai, suggests a deeper love that spans time and space.)
I also love you.
In the future, I'll love you.
I'll go tell him frankly once and for all.
Ah... wait.
He told you to come along with me, right?
It's ok?
Yeah.
Excuse me (for) doing something so immature.
Sorry. Thanks for coming.
Seno, I...
I want to tell you my feelings frankly since this is the last time.
About Amemiya...
please don't let go of her.
If you separate, she'll surely fail.
Seno, this woman and I...
I know.
That you were separated between Hong Kong and Tokyo for three years.
But this time is different.
This time, if you get separated...
...Amemiya will be on the Japanese side, right?
If she's in Japan on that veranda and there's beer, for Amemiya...
...the boss is (her) number one, however love is not number one.
She thinks love is bothersome so...
...so she'd be somewhat... how should I say defenseless, or rather indifferent.
I mean, how many times did you spend together with me until the morning? (Note: Not to forget that one unusual evening sleeping in bed together...)
Normally, it's unimaginable.
If it wasn't me...
...No...
...Only you can handle Amemiya.
From now on, you can't separate.
Go to Taiwan together.
Follow the boss and live happily forever.
That's all. I've said what I wanted.
Excuse me. Bye.
Seno.
I'm sorry for my woman bothering you.
Sorry.
Boss. Since I've made the effort to come, I'm going to go say it after all.
Eh?
I'll go tell him frankly once and for all.
Seno!
You don't need to worry. No matter what happens from now on, I (will love/never seperate from) the boss...
"That guy..."
That's why...
...I said you can't separate, fool!
Look, go back!
Shoo, shoo.
Bye.
I went to tell him frankly once and for all.
Why you...
You were watching?
I was watching!
Honestly, you cannot be too careful with young people these days.
Though your heart fluttered for a moment.
Why do you know?
Because I can see right through you - ha. (Note: 'konkonchiki' - phrase, added to emphasize he's jeering or making fun of her. It can also mean 'a fox', but in Japanese culture, it's almost always a mystical 'fox' woman in love with her man.)
Are you jealous?
Who's jealous?
Is it because you probably leave an opening?
Even though there is an opening...
...I won't fall for him so it's fine.
What's 'fine'? I feel shameful (you) made Seno worry about (our) future.
It's all right because I've decided.
I've decided what I'll do from now on.
Ahh~. (in chorus)
I'm tired~.(in chorus)
Haa...
Boss?
Eh?
May I talk about what I decided?
Ok.
I...
Shall we sit up and talk?
Oh...
Yes, ok.
We'll talk after we kiss~.
Why?
Eh? For some reason...
Hee-hee.
I'm not going to Taiwan.
I'll be waiting by myself.
Why?
Even alone, I want to become strong.
In the future, I also...
...want to be a Dried-Fish woman.
I'm working really hard outside of the house...
...so to do my best, I want to be lazy inside the house.
I think I'll be lazy in the future, too.
Always a Dried Fish Woman?
That's right. I'm a Dried Fish woman for life.
Sigh... (Note: 'gakkushi' - contraction of gakkurisuru - be disappointed, dejected, discouraged, etc.)
Boss...
Heh-heh.
Kidding. I knew that.
You can see right through me that easily?
Yeah.
But boss.
No matter how lazy I am, you are number one.
When you're in trouble, I want to rush to you.
When you're distressed, I want to support you.
If you doubt what to do, doubting together...
...when you are weak, I want to be your strength.
No matter how lazy I am, in your hour of need...
...I want to be your irreplaceable strength.
That strength is still lacking, I believe.
Both Ms. Yamada and Ms. Konatsu worry about me...
...Even Seno tells me I'll be hopeless separated (from you)...
Getting married like this and becoming a working housewife....
Ah, the working housewives across the country would probably also worry.
I believe who I am now is no good.
Just like how you waited for three years while I had gone to Hong Kong...
...this time, I'll wait for you.
Thinking of you...
...this time, alone...
...will wait for you.
Believing in myself, becoming strong...
...someday, I, too...
...I, too, want to become your veranda.
Because that is my happiness.
A long-distance relationship again.
Viva (Long live) our long-distance relationship.
Separated between Tokyo and Hong Kong?
I'll call every day.
I'll also write letters and emails.
There was also a woman who swore that three years ago.
Huh! It's me.
He-he. I can't rely on what you say, though.
Well, it's only three months.
Compared to three years, it's nothing.
Where are you going?
There is the matter handing over my duties.
We've finished talking, haven't we?
Right, but...
Hehe. Haha.
Then, tonight which one will you sleep in?
Eh?
Your room? Or my room?
Oh, well...
Because your room is in such a mess.
Yeah...
Come to my room.
Tonight, let's sleep together.
Yes.
Oh, then after I quickly finish my work.
"The beast came at last!"
"I'm glad I'm wearing my cute underpants today."
Hotaru.
Ah...
How is it?
Better than what I made...
Delicious? Speechless?
Haha. I'm speechless. It's immensely delicious.
Ah~ I'm glad~!
Ah. The store is also finished...
I can also squelch you.
I wonder if I will get over you with this.
What are you talking about?
Eh, my feelings towards you...
Huh, you weren't aware?
(I thought) it's past talk...
You said...
Ah... You can say that again.
Surprisingly, you can be so insensitive at times.
That's also why I wasn't getting along well with you.
You might not be aware but...
...Miss Amemiya is the one that allows you to be like yourself.
That's right.
Mama~!
I will do my best at this store with Chika.
So when you come back from Taiwan...
...the next time, please duly marry.
Because if you don't, I'll have you be my Papa.
Hey~ Chika. (You're) still (saying) unnecessary things.
Hehee~. (Note: 'nda' - suggesting a little naughty rejection of mom's desire exists in Chika.)
Boss!
On this occasion, your wedding...
Wait! Wrong, wrong! Today is the wrong (day for the boss's wedding).
Eh?
Boy.
Sorry to have kept you waiting~.
Eh!?
C'mon, let's do the preparations.
Ok.
Eh?
Wow~! 'Yamada & Futatsugi - Congratulations on your wedding!!'
Ohh~!
Congratulations on your marriage! (Note: As Japan's population and economy continue to decline, simple, inexpensive gatherings for weddings have recently increased.)
Cheers!
Cheers! (everyone)
We're sorry to have kept you waiting~. (in chorus)
It wasn't my mistake. It's the truth.
Didn't you look at the invitation card properly?
I took it for granted it was the boss and Miss Amemiya...
Huh, boy~....
Congratulations.
Thanks.
A Dried Fish woman for life?
Sorry.
Uh-uh...
If you thought alone and decided that, then that is fine.
However, at least aim to be a cute Dried Fish woman for life.
Yes!
May I?
Excuse me (everyone), now the ring - I still haven't given her one.
Don't! I said it was fine. Oh~! (everyone)
Here.
For when you, three steps ahead of me, lose your way. (Note: In the past, the woman walks three steps behind the man.)
What?
My name and address are engraved (on it).
Hahaha.
This instead of a wedding ring? (Note: His ex-wife's monthly alimony apparently takes away his entire salary - can't afford even a small $1000 1/4 carat flawless.)
It's just like me, isn't it?
Hee-hee.
Thank you.
Wooo~! (everyone) [sound, clapping]
Congratulations. (everyone) [sound, clapping]
Everyone ready?
Yes. (everyone) (Note: Heels aside, almost all women are same or shorter height versus their husbands.)
Here I go~!
I'll catch it. I'll definitely go catch it!
Yeah...
Ready~ and...! Go! (Note: "Se...No.." - Set phrase used to time the start of something; similar to 'Ready, Set, Go', '1, 2, and 3', 'Ready, begin', etc.)
(Note: Rare/odd sight in Tokyo - Palm trees in front of a house.)
Well, I'm going.
Ok.
Fasten the doors tightly.
Yes.
So that the kitties can't enter...
I will sleep with the windows shut properly.
The garden's....
I won't forget to water Toma the tomato every morning.
Please do.
Ok.
Will you be all right by yourself?
Don't worry, I'll be fine.
Then, I'm off.
I'll see you.
The $12,588.... (Note: 1,070,000 Yen at ~85Y to $1.)
I have it. Wait.
He-he.
"Boss..."
"Boss!"
"Boss~!"
Such a request came from the client.
Everyone, please quickly put the proposals together and submit them.
Ok.
Please research this.
Understood.
Everyone, please think about the plans for the Highlight event.
Ok. (everyone)
Hotaru~!
Yes.
This estimate is ok so please take care of it.
Ok.
'Kid's Fair 2'
My friend. Toma the tomato.
Boss~! Boss~! Boss~! Next year - Early summer
Where are you? Where are you? Where are you?
Where are you? Where are you? Where are you? Where are you? Where are you?
You thought a person is lurking in a place like that....
Found you! (Note: 'ita!' - same thing you say when you've found someone or something, eg. playing hide & seek.)
What do you think? Does it suit me?
You're beautiful. You're very beautiful.
You're so pretty that my eyes could explode. (Note: 'me ga kusaru' - literally, my eyes will rot.)
Yahoo~!
Hey, look. You must not get it dirty so please go change.
All right!
Ah~!
Track pants are the best, after all.
Oh, quickly write the wedding reception letter to your parents.
You think, too, what's good to write.
Writing letters is a forte, right?
It's not a forte.
I loathe the disgrace of writing letters!
Eh? Every three days from Taiwan...
...weren't you writing and sending off sentimental letters?
However, you only did so once in three months.
I became quite the diligent woman.
Once in three months?
Love has changed the once lazy me~.
Just once in three months?
Enough! Even I can do it if I try.
Don't be proud (of doing it) once in three months!
Hee-hee... beer, beer!
Ah, that envelope. All that's left is to write your name.
Huh! This is...
Is it a marriage registration!?
Oh, it's a lucky day, so tomorrow let's enter our names into the family register/get married.
Yes, sir! I agree and understand!
Marriage is...
Boss.
Ah... you still have that?
Yes.
You know. From the day you asked me, "What is Marriage?" and I wrote this...
...there is actually only one thing I couldn't say to you.
What?
I have a dream... sometimes.
What kind of dream?
You and I are on the veranda, sitting like this...
...and little children are playing in the garden.
My and your children.
Uh-uh. You're already a complete grandpa...
...I am also a wrinkled grandma.
Our grandchildren?
Even so, I'm in track pants as always.
Ha-ha. Really.
The two of us holding hands like this...
...and that hand is also wrinkled.
My back is also bent?
It's bent. Both your hair is gray and your hearing is bad.
Already decrepit.
Decrepit.
At that time, you might finally understand.
What is marriage.
For me, even no matter how wrinkled your hand becomes...
...track pants will be fine as usual.
It's ok?
Yeah.
It's ok although it's a dream?
It's fine.
Haa, I'm glad~.
I couldn't say it.
Because always at the end of the dream, after the two of us roll around, the ambulance takes you (to the hospital).
Eh?
I invite you to try rolling around (the floor) and...
...you're taken to the hospital.
And then, what about me?
I wonder?
"I wonder?", you say!
Because thereupon, I always wake up.
But, probably....
"Probably...."
Wouldn't you have died?
You wretch~!
Sorry!
What about the marriage registration?
Oh! Boss!
A kitty shat on the marriage registration...
What!?
First thing tomorrow morning, I'll go get a marriage registration and...
...properly apologize to the Futatsugi's...
...because I'll take responsibility and do it...
...let's enter (our names into) the family register/get married on our lucky day tomorrow without fail.
It'll be fine. Tomorrow, I will become Takano Hotaru.
In that case, I'm entrusting you (with it).
Ok!
Tonight, will you sleep in my room?
Eh?
Because the kitty crapped in your room.
Ah...
Let's sleep together tonight...ok?
"Finally... at last...the beast arrives!
All right.
Come, Hotaru.
Yes! Seiichi.
"Huh... oh, no!"
"Today's underpants aren't the cute ones!"
"Yipes~ What am I to do?"
"Beyond that... beyond that..."
"This definitely won't do. OMG~!" "This drama is fiction."