And so we will now see...
...a slide show showing a summary of the bride and groom's story...
...from their beginnings until their love now.
"This is..."
"April 3rd, 1980 Born in Tokyo, Sumida-ku"
"They grew up in an ordinary family..."
"An eldest son..."
"A second son..."
"A third son..."
"...and one whom you could call an only child, all raised by an ordinary family."
"This is the story of 4 men of completely different types and, in their order of birth..."
"...how each accomplished their once-in-a-lifetime proposal."
"Well now, today's bridegroom is..."
"Eldest son, Ichiro" "Let's go back to 30 years ago..."
"...when the long-awaited first child of the Yamada family..."
"...the eldest son, Ichiro, was born."
Comment allez-vous?
Je suis bien, merci.
What you want has now gone up, 25 yen...
"This was also the brief moment when his parents raised him..."
"...with far too much affection and far too high expectations."
"Second son, Jiro"
"You could say that with the birth of his younger brothers..."
"...he was suddenly converted to the very important and very complicated position..."
"Third son, Saburo"
"...of being the eldest brother as well."
"Because he was the eldest son..."
"he was disciplined severely... naturally."
Strike three! Batter out.
"As he, the oldest brother, was being scolded for not being able to do something..."
"...his defensive instincts against such unreasonableness..."
"...led him to acquire a quite considerable thick-headedness."
"As it came natural to him..."
"...to take care of his younger siblings from when they were children..."
"Cousin, Kazuo"
"...he developed a strong sense of responsibility..."
"...and he esteemed harmony above all else."
"While often spoken of as being generous and reliable..."
"...he was also too often regarded as simply being a soft touch."
"When they begged him for favors..."
"...he just couldn't bring himself to turn them down."
"Full of the spirit of self-sacrifice..."
"...this was the Yamada family's beloved eldest son."
What are you doing?! Hurry and eat!
"Although in fact his character was such that it ruined his love life..."
"...you could say he's led an interesting life."
Which is more important, me or your friends?
Which?
Oi!
Eh?
Oi!
"Possessed of a too strong sense of duty and harmony to say what was important to him..."
Ow!
"...he was rejected."
What is it you like about me?
What? Eh?
What is it?
"Far too honest for his own good, he was rejected..."
I really don't have a reason, but...
I'm sorry.
"And he was rejected for no reason at all."
"Kitchen Yamada"
Ah!
"And then, as the years flowed by..."
"...since he was called the eldest son, that became the popular reason why..."
"...he took over his father's western-style restaurant."
Thank you for waiting.
Eh?! Ichiro-san, you got dumped again?
What was it for this time?
Was it the 'what's more important, me or your work' one?
Or was it the 'you're far too honest and boring' one?
Well... I never did quite understand that one myself.
Ahh...
It's because you're thickheaded, isn't it?
Because you're so thickheaded you can't even figure out why they're breaking up with you...
...and that's why you get dumped.
That's enough, Yoshimori. Take this out.
You certainly are thickheaded. Here, the pork ginger.
Definitely thickheaded.
Thank you for waiting. Your Neapolitan and pork ginger. Please enjoy.
- Fool! Hurry and finish the washing! - Yes!
Ahh... Hiring useless part-timers again.
Ichiro-san, you really are a nice person, aren't you?
Managing a store isn't easy.
The specials here are only 650 yen each, you know.
I think it'd be okay if you cut back on the quality a little.
It's been like this for generations that the specials here are 650 yen each.
Besides, if you pay part-timers too cheaply, they won't do anything.
We don't have enough people here as it is.
We just have to do our very best.
Here, the rice omelet. Take this.
Just like an oldest brother. Good at taking care of things.
Still, don't hire useless people anymore!
"Kitchen Yamada The hamburger lunch is delicious!"
"Kitchen Yamada"
"Employee Wanted!! Wages: 900 yen an hour Kitchen Yamada"
Welcome.
Ah! I'm sorry.
Ah, I'm sorry.
Excuse me.
I saw your poster out front asking for an employee.
Please let me work here!
Are you okay?
Ah, yes.
I'm fine. Ouch. I'm sorry.
This is, um, my resume.
Ah. I'll take it.
- Your forehead. - Eh?
It's bleeding.
Ah, I'm sorry.
E... excuse me.
Heiwa Fansubs Presents: "Propose Kyoudai" The Proposal Brothers"
Episode 1: "How the First Son Got Married"
This is our veteran, Gen-san.
- This is our table manager, Yoshinori. - Yo.
Our part-timer, Kojima-kun.
And I'm Yamada Ichiro, the Chef.
I'm Sasaki Aya.
Nice to meet all of you.
It might be tough, but I think you'll feel better about it once you've been here for 3 years.
If you do, I think you'll have it all mastered by then.
Please do your best.
Yes, I'll do my best.
Well then, everyone. Let's work hard together.
"Gen-san, Yoshinori-san, Kojima-san Yamada Ichiro-san Do my best for 3 years!"
- Then for now you can carry the dishes. - Yes.
Again, instead of rejecting her, you hired her.
She's definitely a Queen of Destruction.
Queen of Destruction?
- Fool! - I'm sorry.
- Ah! Fool! - I'm sorry.
- Fool! - I'm sorry.
Ah. I'm sorry.
- Aya-chan. - Yes?
Here.
It's okay, so don't get in a rush.
I'm sorry.
No. Do your best.
I will.
"To Make a Prime Demi-glace Sauce." (a rich brown sauce used in French cuisine)
What are you doing?
Eh? Ah...
A little studying.
That's how he ends each day, making the demi-glace sauce all by himself.
Ichiro-san's used to being relied upon, but he's no good at relying on others.
Because he's an eldest son.
He's an eldest son?
So long, good night.
Good job.
I wonder if that girl'll work out?
Huh?
The Queen of Destruction, the Queen of Destruction.
Right after graduating from high school...
...she left everything behind in Hokkaido and came to Tokyo.
She said she quit the clerical job she'd had with a small, backstreet factory for 7 years...
...in order to go to cooking school and get her license.
Well, to be honest, she's not meant for this.
She's says she's 25 already.
I think she'd be happier if she just went back home and got married.
By the way, when did you hear about all this?
She is kinda pretty though.
But, all she's done is blunder.
Right?
Fool!
I'm sorry!
You were supposed to prep all this by the end of the day, weren't you?
Well, I did all the parts I was asked to.
And you were the one who decided what it was you would do!
Why weren't you keeping an eye on him!?
- I'm sorry. - For pete's sake.
Well, Gen-san, um, Kojima-kun didn't mean any harm.
I'm also responsible since I wasn't watching him, either.
Let's all chip in and do it together.
Chef.
It's because you spoil them this way, that's why they do so poorly!
Chef, please don't help them out in this.
You guys deal with this until it's done.
Yes.
For pete's sake.
Good night.
Ah. I'll help out.
Eh?!
Well, you don't have to...
Ah, I have confidence in my ability to peel vegetables.
You're slow.
Ow!
You okay?
Whaa. That's pretty deep.
There, all done.
Ah, you're pretty good at this.
I'm used to having to treat myself.
Well, my one real achievement is injuring myself.
Still, you won't be able to peel vegetables like that.
Don't worry.
Just leave the rest to us. Right?
You serious?!
All done.
I'm all done, too.
Here. You didn't get dinner, did you?
Here you go.
Geez, after saying all that, Yoshinori just went on home.
Are you sure about this?
Of course.
Ah, but you'll have to eat with me.
Go ahead.
- Itadakimasu. - Itadakimasu.
Aya-chan...
...could it be you're an eldest daughter?
Eh?
Well, I figured somehow.
You can't turn down someone who asks you for something.
I'm the same way.
What can I say?
That was a little blunt, huh?
With me and a younger sister, I'm the oldest.
Ah, I knew it.
Why did you quit your previous job to go to cooking school?
Let's see...
When I was 18, I came to Tokyo and got a job.
It was just this tiny, backstreet factory...
...but everyone there were nice people.
Even though I kept making mistakes, they treated me warmly.
But, with this recession, they had to lay off one craftsman after another.
I couldn't forgive myself for being the one who stayed behind.
That's why I thought I would quit and find a new job.
But, in times like these, it's not easy to find a place with a job.
So I thought I should get a license first.
Where I wanted to work the most was a place where I could eat food.
And so, I'll get my license at cooking school.
Hmm?
Then it wasn't so that I could eat it...
...but so I could make it.
Ah, but my parents were against it.
"It's not right for you, Aya," they said.
It's true that all I do in school is make blunders...
...and cause trouble for everyone.
This is really delicious!
Chef, why did you become the manager of that western-style food place?
- Me? - Yes.
Me, well look...
'Cause I'm the eldest son.
Ah.
Yeah.
While graduating from college...
...I went to culinary school at nights to train with my father.
Until 2 years ago.
Once he felt I had finally mastered our store's flavor...
...my father said he was going on a round-the-world trip while he still had the strength...
...and so he selfishly retired.
Right now he and Mom are going around the world in their mobile home.
Ehh...
Ah, here.
- Are you okay? - Yes.
- This snow is really something, isn't it? - Yes.
Well, truth is...
I'd like to study some more, too.
I'd love to go to foreign countries and hone my craft.
But, well, for now...
...it makes me happier than anything just hearing people say, "Delicious!," while eating.
What's that?
I guess it is love, isn't it?
Eh?
It wasn't because you're the eldest son...
...but because you love cooking that you took over Kitchen Yamada, isn't it?
I could tell that.
"He REALLY loves cooking," I thought.
Since long ago I've been pretty much useless at everything...
...but I could really understand that much with just one bite.
Your gentleness, your yearnings...
...and all the love you pour into them.
The dishes you make have that sort of taste to them.
You could really tell that from them?
I could.
That's why I felt like wanting to work at your store, too.
I see.
I'm no good at that.
Even if I go to other restaurants to eat...
...all I do is worry about where they got their ingredients from and such.
I had to succeed to the store so suddenly.
Guess I didn't have time for anything else.
Anyway, at least it gave your parents a chance to go on a wonderful trip around the world.
My parents will be coming to Tokyo next Sunday.
Ah. Would it be okay if I took the day off?
Of course.
You should be dutiful.
I'm sorry.
Not at all.
I have to show them I'm doing just fine here.
You want me to make the demi-glace sauce?
Yeah. It'll be used as a cooking base, though.
Everyone takes turns making it.
So feel free to use any of the ingredients we have around, Aya-chan.
You've been studying, right?
Eh?
About how to make a demi-glace sauce.
Ah, yes. I'll do my best.
Are you going to confess to Aya-chan already?
Huh? You...
What fool things are you saying?
Look you, this store has a ban on office romances.
It's been that way for generations. Besides, I'm the store owner's child, aren't I?
Such a thing would throw everyone's harmony out of whack, wouldn't it?
Really? I don't think anyone here would be particularly opposed to it.
You...
Well... she is kinda cute.
She's not a bad girl.
Gen-san, you too...
Ah, um... We really aren't in love or...
Eh?
"To Make a Prime Demi-glace Sauce."
And here you can see where we keep the flame...
Your father's decided on a job for you over here, Aya.
It's at a famous local restaurant.
Since he lowered his head for your sake, you should come home.
You'll be hired as a regular employee...
...and you'll be able to study in order to get your license.
You'll be able to do what you hoped for, Aya.
You can't do anything at a western-style restaurant.
So it's pointless for you to be there, isn't it?
Eh? Gen-san, you too?
I'm sorry.
Sunday's when my son's grade school has its Parent's Visitation day.
That rascal was asking if there wasn't some way I couldn't secretly take a day off.
Thinking about it, I've never told him even once that I'd come to such an event.
Even though he's my eldest son,
I know how harsh it'd be on you to ask for such a selfish thing.
Please go to the Parent's Visitation.
Thank you.
But, if you do that, it'll only be the Chef and me here this Sunday, won't it?
I just can't.
I told my girlfriend I'd go on a date with her tomorrow.
- A date?! - Now, now!
It doesn't get that crowded in here at lunchtime...
...and since no one's reserved bentos be made, just the two of us should make do.
Will we really be okay?
Chef.
I guess I will come into the store on Sunday.
Don't worry about the store. Really. It'll work out.
But...
Besides, your parents are going to some trouble coming here.
You should take them out to see the sights around Tokyo.
Even if I do see them...
...I have nothing to talk to them about.
All I've done up till now is cause trouble for the store...
...so I want to do this much.
Besides, even if it's just a little, I...
Don't say such things.
Your parents say they want to see you...
...they'll be thrilled just seeing your face.
Besides, even if you have nothing to tell them, your parents will want to talk to you.
That's true.
I'm sorry.
I'm sure my father will want to take me back home.
He's been selfishly saying that since forever.
Chef, you do everything by yourself...
...and that's because I'm of no help whatsoever to you, aren't I?
No, that's not...
It's not that.
Um...
It's time already, isn't it?
I'll open the store.
Are you sure about this?
It's fine.
Aya-chan'll have a much better job.
"To Make a Prime Demi-glace Sauce."
"The Chef doesn't skimp."
"The Chef's warm consommé soup."
"Kitchen Yamada The world's best hamburger"
"Somehow this Neapolitan is Really Delicious!"
"Chef's Simple Rice Omelet"
"My Favorite Demi-glace"
"Kitchen Yamada"
Good morning.
Ah, yes, yes.
Yes, Kitchen Yamada here.
Eh?!
50 bentos?! Why so suddenly just before noon?
The shopping district's handing out bentos for their sand-lot baseball team.
The restaurant they had making them before got food poisoning...
...and they've suspended operations.
As the substitute,
their regular customers asked them not to go to any place other than us.
But there's only the two of us today!
There's no way we can do it. Please turn them down.
It's bentos for a sand-lot baseball team, right?
They can find substitutes at any convenience store, can't they?
In any case, we don't have to take this over.
Ichiro-san, you really aren't a person who can spit things out clearly, are you?
That's why every woman dumps you.
And about Aya-chan.
Is it really okay to let her go like this?
Please make yourself clear to her!
Shouldn't you go and tell her what your feelings are?
There's a limit for being a soft touch!
Even I have to say...
..."it's impossible"!
I want to tell her, "please don't go back there."
But once such things are rejected...
...it takes time to get them back again.
I can't be that selfish.
- Welcome. - Welcome!
Welcome!
I'm sorry for keeping you waiting.
Please enjoy.
Wait.
This is different from what I ordered.
I'm sorry! Um, I'll remake it right away.
- Hurry it up. - I'm sorry. Yes.
Come back to Hokkaido.
Dad.
Yes, this is Kitchen Yamada.
Kojima-kun?
I've only just started at the school and the store.
I...
I've already picked out your new workplace up there.
Are you dissatisfied with that?
Sorry for calling when you're busy.
Ichiro-san, could you come out here right now?
Eh?
Aya-chan is?
If you can't tell them you're quitting, then I'll tell them for you.
Dad!
She's with her parents...
...but it looks like they're having a terrible fight.
They've found a place for her to work back home...
...and they're telling her to quit both the school and her job.
At this rate she'll have to promise them she will.
Are you okay with that, Ichiro-san?
They'll take Aya-chan back with them to Hokkaido just like that.
Ichiro-san!
Hey, not yet?
Ah, yes!
Sorry...
...but I'm not in a position to say anything to her.
Besides, I can't cause everyone any more trouble.
I'm hanging up.
Wai... Sorry.
Eh?
Could it be Aya, that you have a boyfriend here?
Is that it?
I don't have such a person.
I'm sorry!
In that case, it's decided.
Thank you for waiting.
Dad.
I'm late.
Gen-san.
The Parent's Visitation day ended safely...
...but these guys were saying they really wanted to eat some good hamburgers.
- Hamburgers for 3, right? - Yeah.
Ichiro-san, what are you doing?
Kojima-kun?!
Please go to Aya-chan.
I'll help out here.
Ichiro-san.
Get going.
Please feel free to cause us trouble from time to time.
Besides, she'd have to leave us behind.
That'd cause us trouble anyway.
We'd welcome you causing us this trouble.
But...
Don't you get it yet?
Just how thickheaded are you?
Please rely on us more.
Please let us spoil you.
Ask us selfish things from time to time.
After all...
...all of us want you to be happy, too, Ichiro-san.
Everyone.
Hurry and get going!
"Where I wanted to work at most was a place where..."
"...I could eat food."
"To Make a Prime Demi-glace Sauce."
"It was because you love doing it that you took over Kitchen Yamada, isn't it?"
"I could tell that."
"He REALLY loves cooking," I thought."
"The dishes you make..."
"...have your gentleness, your yearnings; and all the love you pour into them."
"This is really delicious!"
Nice to meet you.
I am Yamada Ichiro, the chef at the restaurant where Aya-san works.
These are our bentos.
I thought you could eat them on your return flight.
Why are you here?
Please allow Aya-san to stay in Tokyo.
I've poured the demi-glace that Aya-san made...
...over the hamburgers in these bentos.
I...
This is the first time since I was born that I've ever eaten such a terrible demi-glace!
You could search all over the world...
...and never find a worse demi-glace sauce. You couldn't even make a worse one.
It's so bad, I thought I'd collapse after trying it.
- Hey you! - But!
This demi-glace sauce...
...it has the flavor of our place that you'll find nowhere else.
I love our restaurant's flavor...
...so I thought you should taste it.
I'm a thickheaded man...
...so I thought I thought I could take good care of Aya-san.
That I could help Aya-san.
But I finally realized it.
That the one who was really being helped, was me.
I was being helped by the person who loved my flavor.
Won't you entrust me with Aya-san?
Aya-san.
Couldn't you stay behind with me?
There's one other thing I realized.
It seems Gen-san and Yoshimori and Kojima-kun already realized it though...
I...
...love you.
Hey you!
She's an eldest daughter.
Until now, there's never been a case where her feelings have been dumbstruck like this...
Only this time...
"I won't come back for the next 3 years," she said.
"I promise I'll become a restaurant chef."
In the past she would say such serious things...
...due to her strong sense of duty.
But...
...this is a good place for Aya.
That look of stubbornness on her face is one she got from her father.
Right, Dear?
Let's go.
Dad.
The bentos.
Ah, here.
I'm just loaning her to you.
I'm not saying I'm done with my daughter yet.
Yes!
It's been 1 year since that proposal.
It has happily progressed to this marriage we have today.
- Brother, congratulations! - Congrats!
Good luck!
Ah! Congratulations!
Well, we made it just in time, didn't we, Dear?
So true. This is great, isn't it?
By the way, why are you wearing Hawaiian clothes to your son's wedding?
Couldn't be helped. We were in Hawaii for our round-the-world trip.
Same as ever, Uncle.
Never mind that; hurry and get changed.
It's okay, isn't it?
Hawaiian clothes are formal attire in Hawaii. Right?
You look good in that, Dear.
Lovely.
Wow, Honey.
Dear, you, too.
Because it's me.
I was mistaken for one of the entertainers earlier.
Even so, Ichiro's married now, huh?
Still, well, since we won't have any marriages again for a while...
...we can get back to our traveling life.
Ala.
It'll be Jiro's turn next.
Jiro's?
Jiro can't get married.
Why not?
Because Jiro's the middle boy.
When you're the so-called middle boy, you always run off at the crucial moment.
So there's no way he'll get married.
That may be so.
"This is the story of 4 men of completely different types and, in their order of birth..."
"...how each achieved their once-in-a-lifetime marriage proposal."
"Well then..."
"...who will the next bridegroom be?"