Marriage?
Yeah, I want to do that. Someday.
I just feel it isn't necessary for me to get married.
Marriage?
That might be impossible for me.
Say. I wonder if Sis'll hurry and get married?
Because once Sis gets married, Yo-chan and I intend to move back into this house.
Have you really given some thought to getting married?
If I could have, I would have done that long ago!
I was young then, too.
I guess a promise made in the past is just a past promise.
Everyone walks so skillfully, don't they?
There are times when I feel the same way, too.
When I myself can't seem to do those ordinary things.
It's a personnel reshuffle.
Am I ineligible just because I'm not married?
The reason I made this choice wasn't only because I thought I didn't need it.
What's so wrong about not getting married?!
There's nothing wrong with it!
Good morning!
Um, just a little longer. Another 10 minutes. Even 5 more minutes'll be fine.
No use arguing about it.
Ah! Magistrate, forgive me. (Chiharu is using Edo-era speech here)
Anything's fine...
...but you intend to stay here forever?
Just until the storm cools down?
There is no "storm."
And the only thing needing cooling down is your heart.
Well...
...isn't this okay then?
In that case, all the more so for 2 women living under the same roof to keep each other warm.
So just 5 minutes more.
Before you warm up...
...you should think about being late.
Ah. Oh no!
Why is it like this every morning?
I'm sorry.
Here goes!
Sanko. (lit. "three highs")
Do any of you here know this term?
Yes.
"High income, high education and high height."
Those were the conditions for getting married, weren't they?
Back when the economy was having good times.
For pete's sake.
What kind of woman was it who'd say that sort of thing?
Well, during those times, even that would have been thought of as normal.
However, do any of you know what's being said nowadays?
Santei? (lit. "3 lows")
Hmm... No.
There was a time when that was said, but now...
...it's San...
...pei. (Sanpei - lit. "three averages")
In other words, "Average annual income..."
"...average looks and average personality."
These have become the conditions for the modern woman's ideal marriage partner.
They're going after the most ordinary ones, right?
I can understand that.
However, this "average type" is suspicious.
If the lowest level desired by the woman is an average annual income...
...it can be said that that income is 4 million yen a year. ($50,000)
Truth is though, there are only about 1.6 million bachelors available...
...who receive an annual income of 4 million yen a year.
When you factor in what is considered to be a marriageable age...
...of between 25 years old and 34 years old...
...there are approximately 2.3 million single women who will fail at it.
Fail at it? No...
"Average annual income" "Average looks" "Average personality"
Given that, what would...
...a nonnegotiable condition for you guys be?
Thank you so very much.
- Mariko-san. That's far too extravagant of you. - That's not true.
Please don't say such selfish things.
I don't understand what you mean, though.
- Wai... wai... wait. - "I don't understand what you mean," she says.
What's going on?
Chiharu-san, please listen to this.
Morita here is saying he wants to introduce me to some unemployed man.
No, he's not unemployed, he's just a jobless university graduate. Is that no good?
It IS no good, right?
Geez, I don't want to waste even one date on some unemployed guy.
Well, Chiharu-san's got it good.
Eh? I've got it good?
You've got that guy who came here the other day who promised to marry you, right?
Ah... That...
That didn't work out.
- Didn't work out? - Didn't work out?
Yeah, yeah.
Forget him, forget him.
So, for our sakes, Morita will be bringing in players who can be of use to us.
On a Kagawa level.
Wai... wai... wait. "Kagawa"?
I need to know what Manager Mariko's bedrock conditions are for marriage...
...so could you please tell me what they are and make them clear?
Ah. I'd like to hear them as well.
I'm not asking for too much.
Well, first off, he has to be between 25 and 35 years of age?
- And? - And?
I'm okay with being a housewife, but not while living at home with his parents.
And, not being transferred overseas for more than a year...
...and would have a yearly income of more than 10 million yen. ($127,000)
It would be even better if he had land.
Like a businessman or a doctor.
In short, an entrepreneur would be even better.
Say, aren't these just ordinary conditions?
- She's got such a high level! - That's not a goalpost easily crossed, is it?
By the way, my condition, like Mariko-san's, would be for a woman who doesn't make conditions.
What's that? How impertinent.
Now, now, now, now...
- How about you, Chiharu-san? - Eh?
That's right. What are Chiharu-san's conditions for getting married?
Conditions?
Hmm... I wonder what they would be?
Tokimeki no kaze ga fuitara If a thrilling wind blows
Sono kimochi oritatande Fold those feelings into it
Kowagarazu ni tobashite goran And set them flying without fear
Shinjite... koi wa kami hikouki ~ Just believe... love is a paper airplane ~
Heiwa Fansubs Presents: Kekkon Shinai - "Unmarried"
Episode 2: "I Want to Get Married! But, What Nonnegotiable Conditions Do I Have?!"
Good morning.
Welcome.
Ah, the one from Headquarters the other day.
I'm sorry. We're expecting a new Manager to come today, but they aren't here yet.
Don't worry about that.
Eh?
The new Manager... is me.
- Eh? - Eh?!
I have been assigned here as of today. I am Kirishima Haruko. Let's work together.
Ah. But you said you were a Designer over at Headquarters.
That's an incredibly cool job. Why would you want to come here?
Ah, um...
Ah. We also ask that we work well together.
What's the matter?
If you wanted to talk, I could have come home.
No. That's okay.
Right now Chinatsu and your father are at home, so we couldn't have a calm discussion there.
"Calm discussion"?
What are you talking about?
Welcome.
What do you want, Mom?
Hmm... Let's see.
Then, I'll have your daily special.
Two of your daily specials, please.
Thank you very much.
Chiharu. Have you been well?
Yeah. I'm great.
Look, um...
You might not be interested, but...
Eh?
Wai... No way!
An Omiai? (formal marriage interview)
No. I'm not talking about such a stuffy thing as that.
You're an adult already...
...so you don't need a chaperone, right?
If both parties are interested, then they'd get in touch with one another...
...and then going out on little dates would be fine.
Wait, "dates"?
He's a friend of your Aunt Taeko. Asai-san, 40 years old.
He's a researcher in chemical medications. This would be his first marriage.
He gets 7 million yen in yearly income. ($88,000)
He's said he's okay with a 35 year old woman. That's rare.
"Here we are at 35 and we're both single."
"At that time I didn't think too deeply about it..."
"...but then I had become 35..."
"...and Chiharu's had become 35, too."
"I guess..."
"...a promise made in the past is just a past promise."
I wonder why he said a 35 year old woman would be fine?
He said though he's dated younger women, nothing was ever settled.
He said he's loosening his conditions...
...to include someone closer to his own age.
Loosening his conditions.
There just aren't that many people who would say they're okay with someone who's 35 years old.
Think about letting your Aunt Taeko save face. Okay? Please.
But...
Ah, truth is... It's already been decided for this weekend.
Eh?
I'd made plans to go over to Yukari-san's home this weekend, though.
Couldn't you make some time and have tea with him?
Okay? Anyhow, give it a little thought.
Say, Chiharu.
I won't necessarily be in good health forever, you know.
No...
Don't say such things.
Think positively about this.
Yeah.
Basically, this space is our work area.
When creating large flower arrangements and stands, we make them here.
Ah, you put the flowers in this refrigerator?
We call it a "Keeper."
Ah, Keeper.
And the rest of the stock that we purchase for the back is put in here first.
Yes. Roger. Yes.
I'm in charge of purchasing the stock.
Monday, Wednesday and Friday we cut the flowers...
...while on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday we pot them.
So it's not the same every day.
Kudo-kun, how long have you been at this part-time job now?
It's been 2 years already.
Is it because you're surrounded by colors?
Eh?
The reason for why you work part-time at a flower shop.
Since you knew right away what the colors were for those paints earlier.
Ah.
You're into oil painting, right?
No. Not now.
I just continue on with this because I like it.
I see.
What are you doing?
Huh? Yoga.
Eh?
Yoga? You can do that with such a difficult expression on?
Hmm...
Ah. Because I was thinking up conditions.
Conditions?
"Kind." "Honest." "Fun to be around."
Yeah. My conditions for getting married.
- Asai-san? - Yeah.
An Omiai?
I still haven't decided whether I'll go through with it or not though.
Ah. And because of that, your setting down your conditions for marriage.
Yeah, yeah.
You're a busy one, aren't you?
If this man meets these criteria, I guess I should marry him, huh?
If you're this reluctant, there's no need to force yourself is there?
That's true.
Yes, here. This is where I'll be working as of today.
Come around and visit if you have time.
Hmm... Maison Floral.
I'll come.
"Higuchi Toru"
Ala? Aren't you going to take that?
Yeah.
Haruko-san, haven't you ever thought about getting married?
Haruko-san?
Huh?
Haven't you thought even once about getting married up until now?
I haven't.
Ehh...
There wasn't anyone you gave some thought to marrying?
Even if there was...
...they wouldn't have the choice of getting married to me.
- Ehh... - Ah. No, look.
Because I don't want to change my life.
My work is enriching...
...and I'm satisfied with my life.
Hmm...
So you could say that one of Haruko-san's conditions for getting married...
...is that her life not change, huh?
Well...
When you come down to it.
Ehh...
It might be a condition in which no one gets hurt.
Eh?
Good night.
I'm sorry for not taking your call yesterday.
Ah, no.
Are you okay?
Well, I was just concerned about how you were doing.
Thank you very much for your concern. I'm getting by.
I see. In that case, that's fine.
- Ah, Haruko... - Excuse me.
I'm sorry, a customer has just come in.
Yes. Excuse me.
Welcome.
Ah. I wanted some flowers as a gift for my wife.
It's our wedding anniversary.
Well, congratulations for that.
However, I haven't got a clue as to what sort of flowers she'd like.
I wonder if you could choose something appropriate for me?
I'll drop by later this evening and pick it up.
I accept it.
Your wife will be thrilled with it.
Well, it's just going to be a gift, though.
That's the secret for preventing a family breakdown.
That's true, isn't it?
What are these?
These are orchids.
Ah, so these are orchids?
"Chinatown" I...
...wonder if I should go on an Omiai?
- Hey, are you okay Chiharu-san? - Sorry.
I was just a little surprised. That Mariko-chan would suggest she go on an Omiai.
Because...
There just aren't that many good ways to meet men in this world.
At an Omiai, it's clear what your conditions are when you meet, right?
It's the most efficient way, isn't it?
Your conditions are clear, huh...?
Besides, once a woman is over 30, her value on the Omiai market just seems to slump.
As long as I'm in my 20's, I can do it...
Mariko-san!
Red Card! Shh, shh, shh, shh!
Ah, Chiharu-san, that's wrong. Um...
So my value has slumped, huh...
No, it's not that. Let's see...
Maybe I SHOULD take one step forward.
Maison Floral.
Here it is.
Um, excuse me.
Is there a Kirishima Haruko-san here...
Yes.
Oh!
Ah!
Eh?! From that time!
Hello.
Eh...
Why are you here?
Well, um... This is where I have my part-time job.
Ah! Is that right?!
Ah...
Thank you very much for that time.
Thanks to you, I cheered right up.
I'm happy to hear that.
"Gerbera In language of flowers, "One Step"
That flower you gave me then was one of your goods, wasn't it?
I'll pay you for it.
No. That's not necessary.
No, it would be wrong. I'll pay.
It's fine. Really.
Um. I... I felt cheered up by it as well.
Eh?
Since handing it to you cheered me up as well, it's really fine.
Then, I'll buy something from you today.
- Ah, but... - No, no, no.
Let's see...
Then...
...these. I'll take these.
Well, but...
No. It's because I came here today to buy flowers.
Well then, thank you very much.
If you would please.
Ah. What's the name of this flower?
Ah, these are Astors.
Astors.
Excuse me, in the language of flowers it's...
Ah, Chiharu.
Ah, Haruko-san.
I thought someone was here.
Well, it's interesting we would meet here. Right?
Eh? You two...
Um, the one who gave me that Gerbera.
Gerbera...
Ah. The one Chiharu treasures so much she looks at it every day.
Eh? Wait... You don't have to go so far as to say that.
What about it?
Thank you very much. Um, you two are...?
She's a freeloader.
She's my roommate.
You two live together?
Reluctantly.
No, we've already hit it off with one another.
Say. Why do you keep trying to smooth things over using nice words?
It's not smoothing things over, is it? It's the truth, isn't it?
It's not the truth, now is it?
- It is the truth. - It's not the truth, now is it?
Excuse me. Somehow or other.
I understand, somehow or other.
Really?
Ah, then I'll wrap these for you.
Ah, this was a surprise.
That I would meet the Gerbera man here of all places.
It's a small world, isn't it?
Well still, since it's Kudo-kun, I can sense why.
Thanks to him, I was able to take a step forward.
I think I will go on that Omiai.
With the one named Asai-san.
Really?
I'm sorry. I'm late.
Ah, no. Um... Nice to meet you.
I'm Tanaka Chiharu.
I'm Asai.
As I recall, you work at a travel agency, don't you?
Ah, yes.
Um, as a contract employee though.
Still, you know a lot about sightseeing spots, don't you?
Yeah. If it's through brochures, then I've traveled around the world.
Do you like Germany?
- Germany? - Yes.
Do you like it?
Ah...
Well...
What are your hobbies?
- Eh? Hobbies? - Yes.
Ah. Let's see. I do yoga.
"Yoga." Um, the one with the difficult poses?
Well actually, more than the poses, it's the breathing that's most important.
What is one, for example?
An example?
Okay. How about this?
Like this?
That's it. Make your back a little straighter.
And, breathe.
Um... You shouldn't force yourself so much.
No, I'm fine. I feel like reaching back just a little more.
Yeah, yeah. Ah, that should do it for now.
Ah, that's true.
I'm sorry. I made a fuss.
No, I'm sorry as well. Forcing you to come out according my schedule.
It's just that I wanted to meet you as soon as possible.
Ah, well...
Thank you very much for today.
No, not at all. Thank you, too.
So long.
Take care.
Welcome. Come in.
Excuse my disturbance.
Use these slippers.
- I bought these. - Ah. Thank you.
As ever, you have a wonderful home, don't you?
Thank you.
- Hello there. - Hello.
- Chiharu. - Ah, sorry for being late.
- No. It's totally okay. - Good afternoon.
Good afternoon. Excuse me for disturbing you on your day off.
No, no.
Please enjoy yourselves.
- Thank you very much. - Thank you very much.
Then I'll take the children over to the park.
Yeah. Thank you.
Okay. Let's go to the park!
- All right! I'll bring the ball! - Okay, let's bring it.
So long, take your time.
Okay. Let's invite your older brother along.
Have a nice time.
You have a wonderful husband, don't you?
Even while running a restaurant, he helps with the housework and takes care of the children.
Thank you.
More importantly, Chiharu. How did your Omiai go?
- That's why you were late, isn't it? - Yes, yes. I want to hear about it.
No, you couldn't call it an Omiai...
...more like a little introduction.
Eh? What was he like?
Somehow...
...he's not a bad person.
But you could say he didn't give me that heart-fluttering feeling, either.
Hmm...
Still, marriage is more about how you live together than it is about fluttering feelings.
Especially what type they are when it comes to spending money.
Though particular about how the wife spends money, they themselves pour all they can into a car.
Mine's the type who opens that lid.
Somehow marriage seems like a lot of trouble, doesn't it?
That's right.
That's why you have to do a proper check into them before getting married. Right, Yukari?
Huh? Yeah...
It's becoming too much trouble.
Eh?
I wonder if I should get married now?
- Wait, Chiharu... - Hey, you mustn't say that.
Don't you have some advice for her, Yukari?
Eh...
Still, look... I don't know what it is that makes a marriage.
Even if you marry according to your conditions, things may not work out.
What are you saying? The best way of moving towards marriage is to have conditions set.
Ah, that's right. Chiharu...
I'll give you these.
"Landscapes and Human Memory" Eh? But...
Yukari, are you sure you won't go?
Since I have children, it'd be impossible for me to appreciate the paintings.
If you'd like, why don't you invite him?
Eh?
That's right.
If he fits your conditions, you should try and meet him one more time.
And then think about it.
I see.
"Thank you very much for making time for me today. If you'd like, I'd be very happy to meet you again. Asai"
Hello?
Chiharu?
How'd it go with Asai-san?
Yeah.
Well, he's not a bad guy.
Really?
Thank goodness.
Still, somehow...
...you could say he's kind of on the plain side.
Well...
...you only met him the once; you don't have to reach a conclusion just yet.
Please try meeting him again.
Okay?
One of your conditions isn't that he be a handsome guy, after all.
Conditions, huh...
"Kind."
He's kind. He's honest.
"Fun to be around"
I do feel calm around him.
And he seemed to find the meal was delicious.
"Thank you for the meal. Um, I have tickets to an art show. so would you like to come with me next time?"
That reminds me...
...I missed hearing what these are in the language of flowers.
I envy artists.
They can do as they please, have no earning capacity and yet are popular with women.
Ah, that's right. For example...
...do you know of Modigliani?
Um...
That's a long name.
Anyhow, he was this messed-up person who relied on women for all his living expenses.
He continued drawing his own works earnestly...
...and then drowned himself in alcohol at the age of 35.
Well, I guess as an artist you're allowed to do that sort of thing.
There's that sort of life as well.
Ah, but because I'm an ordinary man, I take it easy on the alcohol because I want to have a long life.
Ah.
Sorry for calling you out like this all of a sudden.
It's okay. Today's my holiday shift.
Thank goodness.
Kono, how are the preparations for your personal exhibit going?
I have the day off from that as well.
- Really? - Yeah.
And? What did you want to talk about?
Well, can we go see this?
Yeah.
Is that right?
Yes, when I was a student, I would come to this place and walk around here.
- It's been awhile for me. - It has been, yeah.
Ah. Thank you for the ticket.
Something the matter?
Ah, no. It's nothing at all.
Ah. Is that right.
When we were students, we used to come here a lot, didn't we?
Yeah.
We didn't have money.
We would use all we did have for art materials and exhibitions.
That's true.
I...
...want Senpai to draw paintings again.
That's what you wanted to talk about?
There's a person I'd like to introduce you to now.
They're from a Gallery and it's possible that they would have an interest in Senpai's drawings.
Thank you.
I'm grateful for your feelings, Kono.
Kono, you shouldn't be concerned about me.
It would be better if you only thought about your own works.
Um...
Yes?
Truth is, I'll have to excuse myself here for today.
Yes.
I have an appointment with my boss.
Eh?!
Is that right? I'm sorry for this on a day when you're so busy.
No, no, no.
I thought your e-mail was for a different day, and what’s more...
...I didn't think you would even ask to see me again.
So I just spontaneously replied to you.
I'm sorry.
No. I'm sorry, too.
I'm very sorry for not being careful about sending it.
Um, with this...
...I'll have to excuse myself.
Yes.
Thank you very much for today.
So long.
- Searching for a marriage partner blog? - Yes.
It's an indispensable theme about marriage in my Contemporary Sociology class.
It's part of my field work I have to check into.
Universities these days give out that sort of homework, huh?
For example, this person.
They're very interesting.
He has a research position at a pharmaceutical company. He's 40.
He hoped to marry someone in their 20's but settled for Omiais...
...and at last has met a 35 year-old contract employee with a travel agency.
35 years old.
Contract employee at a travel agency...
Yes.
But in truth this person can't forget the 27 year-old "Y"ko-san he met at his first Omiai meeting.
"Asai's Boring Diary"
Asai...
"October 20th "C-san" Today I met a 35 year-old travel agency contract employee, "C-san" at the Proud Hotel in Yokohama."
"Compared to Y-san, I could feel the age difference between her and this 35 year old She's also lacking in vivacity and sexiness. Still, both her character and appearance are sound."
"Maybe she isn't impossible as a marriage partner for me?? Since Y-san turned me down, it can't be helped if I have to look lower."
Manager. Is there something the matter?
Eh? Ah, no.
Asai.
"Asai's Boring Diary"
"My Conditions for Marriage Anyone I meet who says, "I accept coming to Germany with you on your transfer"
"that you are 40 years old and this is your first marriage" and I could compromise to that. If I meet her again, I think I will ask her."
"Recent Posts October 21st, "C-san"
"October 21st, "C-san and the Art Exhibition" Today, C-san and I went to an Art Exhibit."
"I thought the atmosphere was good from beginning to end. I had a great deal of fun. C-san has met my conditions for marriage"
"I felt my pulse race, too, when she invited me to the art exhibit. I guess I've decided on C-san. I'll do my best."
I'm back.
Welcome back.
I bought some delicious side dishes from the store by the station.
I had a discount coupon for them.
Haruko-san, have you already finished dinner?
I ate light.
Looks delicious.
Did anything happen after that?
Huh? About Asai-san?
I met him again today.
- Did you? - Yeah.
He's a nice person.
Somehow marriage during your 30's isn't only about passion.
I think maybe you just need to proceed calmly.
Are you going to marry him?
I haven't decided that yet.
Is there something?
I just think it's best if you don't rush to a decision.
But he fulfills all my conditions...
...and I can't find any reason to refuse him.
Huh?
Something's strange with you, Haruko-san. Is there anything wrong?
No.
Eh? There's something hidden in the way you said that. Did something happen?
No, not really.
Ah...
Could it be you're jealous?
There's no way I could be that.
- That's true, huh? - Yeah.
Then, what is it?
Eh? It's starting to worry me now.
If something has happened, then please tell me.
Please tell me.
"I could compromise to that."
Terrible.
I can't say anything, can I?
'Cause I'm the same, aren't I?
I also compared him to the conditions I had written on paper...
...and put circles where he matched.
I'm sorry.
Haruko-san, you have no need to apologize.
Well. It's not like he's the only man.
I'll bring in the coffee.
Then...
...who else are you saying there is?
Eh?
Don't say such things so easily.
I said I didn't need a next Omiai.
I even said that to my Mom and co-workers.
It didn't have that kind of meaning to it.
Asai-san not being the one and wanting an Omiai are the same.
Because there isn't any man who will come to love me.
Such a thing isn't...
I'm fine alone.
You, who says her condition for marriage is that it doesn't change her life...
...just couldn't understand...
...this feeling of desperation, now could you?
And because you can't understand it...
...please don't sympathize with me.
"Conditions: Kind, Honest, Fun to be around, A good friend to eat delicious food with"
"Cherishes family Doesn't gamble, Doesn't chase women, Drinks in moderation, Fits in with my life's rhythm"
"Rice Balls"
Welcome.
Let's see... Please give me the grilled cod roe and kelp one.
- Ala?! - Chiharu.
Yukari?
But that was a surprise.
Yukari at a part-time job.
I should have told you this the other day...
...but my husband's business has been a little bad lately.
Eh?
It may go bankrupt.
You should laugh, shouldn't you?
Since I have the "perfect-conditions" marriage.
No. No, no, no, no.
Still, there are lots of things that can change those conditions.
Like me with bankruptcy...
...or with illnesses; lots of things can happen.
And so this part-time job, huh.
Yeah. I only earn a little.
Yeah. That's true.
Still, I think there is this, too.
Eh?
A feeling that like this, I can fall in love with him again.
This time without conditions and just for him himself.
That's why this time around I can feel what it means to be married.
What it means to be married?
Yeah.
It's for just such times that you support one another when you're married.
Something like that. I'm half pretending to be strong.
Well, I'd better get going.
I envy you.
Eh?
Ah, I'm sorry.
At a time like this, that may sound imprudent, wouldn't it?
But...
...I want to support the someone that I love.
So I feel strongly envious of you.
I guess Yukari, I feel you have a wonderful marriage.
Thank you.
Ah, hello.
I'm sorry for having to leave early the other day.
I'm sorry as well.
I'm sorry for calling you out of the blue like this.
Not in the least.
There was something I wanted to talk to you about as well.
When I told you earlier about my having a talk with my boss?
That discussion was about how it had been formally decided that I would be relocated.
- Relocated? - Yes.
I was ordered to be stationed in Germany.
Ah.
And then, um...
Would you please come with me?
Eh?
Ah, well, um...
I guess this is a little sudden, isn't it?
Although I'm aware this is abrupt and serious...
...it's said that over there, meetings and parties are held...
...where both members of a married couple have to attend.
Working in a foreign country has been a goal of mine for a long time.
Truth is...
...my boss thinks I'm a married person, too.
Um...
I think that's a wonderful story.
Really?
2 years. We would return in 2 years.
And when we return, I'll be put on the fast track for promotions.
You will have absolutely no inconveniences in your life.
Thinking rationally about it...
...I'd think those conditions were...
...far too good for a 35 year-old woman like me.
Then?
But, um...
When talking about me...
It seems I have...
...some nonnegotiable conditions of my own.
What are your conditions?
I'll make every possible effort...
I probably want...
...to be properly in love.
Love?
At 35 years-old...
...having a dream such as that is like a comedy.
But I guess...
...I'd want to marry...
...a person who was truly in love with me.
Truth is...
...that's not how you feel, is it Asai-san?
I'm sorry.
Okay.
Let's go.
Ah.
Ah!
I like this park.
Whenever something happens, I find myself coming here.
- Me, too. - Eh?
This bench is my home position.
Is that right?
You can calm down here, can't you?
I know what you mean.
Did you know?
This place was the first park Haruko-san designed.
Ehh...
Then should we call the store Manager to come here and join us in drinking?
Ah...
...no.
Is that right.
Truth is...
...it's a little hard for me to go home today.
Eh?
I had an outburst of anger at her yesterday.
Haruko-san wasn't at all at fault...
...but I pretended to be tough...
...and took on an unpleasant manner.
Is that right?
Yes.
I'm already the worst freeloader possible.
How should I face her when we meet?
You should go home.
Eh?
Don't worry.
It's at times like these that you should return home as soon as possible.
Ah...
Eh?
I got a call from Kudu-kun a few minutes ago saying since there was a person who wanted to talk to me...
...and that I should come down to the entrance right away to meet them.
Not really...
I don't really have anything to say, though.
Well, let's go in.
Ah, um Haruko-san.
I'm sorry about yesterday.
You weren't at all at fault, Haruko-san.
Rather instead, you were trying to help me.
My attitude was disgusting.
Welcome home.
Ahh... I guess that was just a waste.
Something happen?
Saying I want to be in love is just so much whitewash somehow.
When I think about it carefully, shouldn't I have asked if love is even possible for me to begin with?
I don't have confidence about that.
Before going on dates or such things with someone...
...I wonder if I shouldn't ask myself...
...if my heart is racing for them or if can I fall in love with them.
I'm not sure.
Until what age do you think people can fall in love?
I wonder...
Isn't it as long as they believe in it, they can?
Eh?
"Love is Believing." That's the flower language for Astors.
Ehh...
Love is believing.
Then if I believe in it, I can be in love again?
- I wonder about that. - Eh?!
It's because you're rooting for me that you told me what the flower language was, didn't you?
No, no. I only just recently learned about it myself...
...so I just told you about it, is all.
- That's all? - Yes.
"Astors Flower Language: "Love is Believing"
I'm late, I'm late!
Do you drink enough to oversleep?
Thank you.
There.
Here we go!
Yes!
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