You crazy sex maniac! Pervert! Lecher! This stinks!
I can't stand it anymore! I quit!
Come on! Please, wait a second!
Hi, Master.
You again, Saeba? What's the trouble today?
Nothing really; the hamburger was tough.
So I told her I wanted it cooked nice and soft like her breasts.
You can't do that, Saeba!
Since we opened, how many part-timers have quit?!
All because of you!
Calm down, Boss!
How can I? Let me go!
Let me go! Let me go!
Man...
I'm so sorry for the inconvenience. Have you placed an order?
Well, my, my...
He's late! What's the problem with that cleaner, or whatever he is?!
Mr. Minagawa, it's sweeper, not cleaner.
It doesn't matter! Making me wait like this...
Well... It doesn't matter! Making me wait like this...
If you like, you could discuss the matter with me.
What I would like
is for her to be protected from the savage brutes trying to seduce her.
I need a bodyguard.
By savage brutes you mean...
I'm referring to the men of the world of course!
She lacked for nothing as I raised her,
but out of the blue she starts saying she wants a part-time job,
and at a fast poodle shop, no less.
A fast food shop, I think you mean.
Whatever it is, I won't stand for it!
Okay, please calm down.
In other words, while she's at work, you want the men kept away.
That's right.
Why just a moment ago I drove by the place where she's working,
and already there was this weirdo hanging all over her.
He had this mischievous, fast and loose playboy look in his eyes.
You have such soft, cute hands.
Is this your first job? A high school student, right?
That's right. I look forward to serving you.
Oh yes, I just love that smile. It's like a refreshing breeze.
I feel as if my spirit has been cleansed.
My name's Ryo. I've been a regular since this place opened last month.
Nice to meet you.
Yes, thank you. Nice to meet you too.
This is a photograph of my daughter.
Thanks.
Why, that's the girl from the hamburger joint!
Ryo, what kept you so long?
Sorry, sorry. Just some boring stuff.
That's him! You're telling me the cleaner is this playboy?!
Good morning!
Well, used to your job now?
Yes. Each day feels so new and enjoyable to me.
All kinds of customers come, and they're all such nice people.
I wouldn't go describing all those weirdos as nice people myself.
I know, but I think every job's got one or two negative points.
But I'm happy. Why, every day you give me a ride to work and back.
Why are you so kind to me?
It's... It's because I like to see your smiling face.
I like you too, Ryo!
Whoops...
You sure say what's on your mind.
Yes, I'm sure my father feels the same way.
Your father?!
Yes, whenever I have a male caller, my father won't let him meet me.
But you're different, Ryo. I am certain my father likes you too.
Good morning!
Hey, Kaori! Breakfast?
Enjoying coming to work together again today?
Are you jealous?
Don't be stupid. I'm just looking out for her.
Don't worry. I couldn't try anything if I wanted to.
You see, she's never even talked to a man.
She's so pure, a child of privilege.
Is that so?
"I could awaken her first feelings of love."
Is that what's on your mind?
Yikes! What are you saying, Kaori?
A date? With you, Ryo?
Yes. You don't work until three tomorrow, right?
Yes, but...
There's nothing to think about. It's just a date.
Ryo, what's the big idea?
What is it, Kaori?
Your job is to protect Yuki from danger, not to go out with her.
No, you got it all wrong!
Wrong in what way?
You're wrong.
What's with him?
She's like a precious flower that her father raised in a greenhouse.
I mean, can a person who has been taught nothing of love or society
make it out there in the real world?
We've got to tear down those greenhouse walls while we can,
so that the flower can grow even stronger.
Teaching her these things is the way to truly protect Yuki.
She needs to have the tools to protect herself.
I get the feeling he pulled a fast one with his logic.
It's okay. If he tries anything strange, I'll show no mercy.
Hi, sorry to make you wait.
Ryo, good morning!
Hold on. That's not necessary.
You're not at work. This is a date. A date!
I'm sorry. This is my first date after all.
I'm not sure what I'm supposed to do.
Yeah, that's true. It is your first time.
You're my boyfriend!
Let's go!
Look around. Just do what the other couples are doing.
Yes, I guess so.
Let's see, put this here...
And do this...
Yes, that's right.
And...
This!
Very good.
This feels good, and those are pretty nice too.
My goodness, what's that?
Such a large picture of a naked woman.
That's a... I mean...
And there!
Yes?
There and there...
This place is full of naked women, isn't it?
That's strange. Why is it like this?
My life's in danger...
Let's go somewhere else!
Going there on a date was one bad idea. We'll be fine here.
Save me!
Help me, Ryo! This drinking fountain is broken!
Help me! Ryo, hurry! A girl with such a delightful smile is a rare sight.
Can you take any more?
Nope, I can't.
Thank you. Please enjoy your meal.
Welcome...
Ryo?
Ryo Saeba's Love Course, Lesson 1:
The man you are starting to like shows you a different aspect,
thereby stimulating your feelings of love.
Good morning, Yuki.
I'm sorry. Who are you? Have we met before?
What are you saying? This is Ryo, you know?
Right. That's right.
It is you! I'm not used to men's faces.
Change your hairstyle, and I don't recognize you.
But I look cool, right? It makes your heart throb, I bet.
It's strange somehow, because it's just not you.
You look more like Ryo in your old clothes, with your hair tousled.
I'll try something else.
What's wrong with him?
I think he was trying to look nice for you.
Nice? I think he looks his best when he's being himself.
Love Course, Lesson 2:
The strategy of making your partner jealous,
thereby causing her to realize her love for you.
Baby, baby... That's what lovers do when they're on a date?
What's wrong with me?
My chest is all hot, and I'm feeling really strange.
I've never felt like this before.
It looks like it's working. Just a little more...
Hey, what's this namby-pamby behavior?
Kaori!
What are you thinking bringing a lady here? You octopus-head!
You dummy! What are you doing getting jealous?
Who are you calling jealous?! I'm warning you...
All right, just get away from me!
You're the one who's going!
I'm not going anywhere. This is part of my plan.
Plan, you say? Enough excuses.
It's no excuse. It's the truth!
What's wrong with me? Am I ill?
My heart's pounding like a drum. Can't someone calm it?
Who is it?! Who are you?
Have you come to help me with this pounding heart?
Ryo!
What's wrong? What happened, Yuki?
I'm okay. I had a bad dream, that's all.
Had a bad dream? Are you...
Father, am I ill?
III?
I've never experienced this before.
My heart flutters, my face feels hot like a fever,
and it always happens when I'm thinking of Ryo or with him!
Yuki, you mean you are...
Mother!
Father?
My goodness, Darling, what's wrong?
I wonder what's wrong? She hasn't said a single word.
Is she mad about that argument Kaori and I had in the shop?
Or I wonder if that jealousy scheme backfired on me, and she hates me?
Say, Yuki?
This isn't good at all. She really hates me.
I better keep my distance for a while.
I must be ill after all.
Just a touch from Ryo, and I can barely breathe.
What is it? My heart was fluttering so, but with Ryo gone,
my heart feels so tight in my chest.
What's wrong? You don't look happy.
Kaori! Please, I need your advice!
Time to give it a try...
Are you feeling better now, Yuki?
Yuki?
Yes?
I'm certain you are ill, and it's an illness no medicine can cure.
The illness they say no doctor or hot spring can cure.
You know, that illness.
Hear anything, Master? You know, that illness.
Hear anything, Master?
I can't quite tell,
but it sounds like Yuki is sick and isn't feeling well or something.
What's more she say's she got it from Ryo.
She's sick?!
A cold?
The mumps? A cold?
The mumps? Maybe it's athlete's foot!
What's that about me?
Why are you running away from me like I'm a germ or something?
Saeba, I thought you were someone who just liked to kid around,
but this is just...
What are you talking about?
Don't give me that! Just what in the heck did you give Yuki?!
It figures! Sweet Yuki's got her own fan club, sales have doubled...
Now we'll never see that smile again. Do you understand?
My responsibility as owner of this shop is at issue here!
Wait, Yuki!
She's in love?
Right, but she ran off thinking she has some incurable disease.
We've got to find her, and tell her quickly.
You're right.
Hey everyone, free hamburgers if you can find Yuki!
Ryo, you search too!
I get it. I see. Yuki's in love with me.
Ryo... I won't be able to see Ryo anymore.
No cure, and to not see Ryo anymore...
What can I do? I must do something to keep my illness from worsening.
There!
It's no good! I must forget it all!
If I can't get over those memories that choke me with emotion,
I'll never get better!
I thought you'd be here in this park where we had our date.
No! Stay away, my illness...
That's why I came. I came to heal you.
It's no good! Kaori said there is no cure.
As a matter of fact, there is one, just one.
It means looking at my face.
I can't. Just being with you makes my heart race.
Don't be afraid. Please be brave and look.
Or would you prefer to stay ill forever?
How do you feel?
My heart is still racing, but I feel something wonderful. Why?
See?
Soon your heart will stop racing, and only good feelings will remain.
If you continue looking at me, okay?
But Kaori said even doctors or a hot spring wouldn't cure it.
A sickness not even doctors or a hot spring can cure,
that's what love is.
So people say, anyway.
In other words, if a carp gets love sick, it won't get better,
but a human will.
That's strange!
It wasn't easy, but tomorrow's Yuki's last day on the job.
You've served as a stepping stone to her next experience in love,
and as of tomorrow, your duty is complete. Right?
Not quite. I have yet to apply the finishing touch.
The finishing touch?
Oh, yes, Yuki, just how do you plan to use your earnings from the job?
Well, I...
I want to give a special present to the person most important to me.
Most important person? After all you are...
I'll come to the shop after you finish work tomorrow. Wait there.
You're coming to the shop, Father? But why?
I have something to say concerning you and Saeba! You understand?!
Something concerning Saeba and myself? I wonder what?
Darling, are you serious? You're going to make them get engaged?
I have no choice! It's for her happiness!
But...
Be quiet! Yuki said he was important to her.
She worked to save money for him. That's how much she loves him.
How can I drive them apart?
Thank you, everyone, for doing all this for me. I'll never forget it.
What's that, by the way?
This is...
Father!
I seem to have arrived early. I'll come again later.
Father!
You really came, didn't you?
Here, Father, for you.
It's a birthday present from me!
Birthday?
My goodness, did you forget your own birthday?
No, that's not it.
You mean, you got this job to buy a present for me?
Yes, after all I'm eighteen.
I wanted to buy my father a present with money I earned myself.
Sorry for not telling you, but if I had, you would have stopped me.
Father, please take it.
Now I see, I see.
I'm so happy!
Do you think I did a bad job of raising Yuki?
No, not at all.
It's just you're a little extreme in how you express your love.
You still think of them as children,
when before you know it they've become adults.
Ryo hasn't come. Why is that, Kaori?
I'm sorry. I didn't have a chance to tell you this.
Actually, Ryo had to leave Japan on sudden business.
He said he'll be gone for a year or two.
He couldn't make it by to see you, but he said to wish you good luck.
I see.
Goodbye!
It's too bad, Yuki. Come on, a year or two will pass quickly.
What's happened to me? When I think about not seeing Ryo anymore,
I start feeling so sad.
I have no doubt this was your first love, Yuki.
First love? Ryo!
I did what you asked me to.
I see. It was best to part without meeting.
She'll realize next time she falls in love this was her first love.
And I'll remain in her heart as a memory of...
What do you mean by that look?!
The image is just a bit too perfect.
I bet on the inside you are just full of mokkori regret.
What's your problem?
Sometimes, depending on the person, even I like to end things in style.
Stop taking things so serious. I'm kidding, kidding.
What's that? Do a job for Umibozu?
He wants you to date Maki Himuro for one day, he says.
She's this talented violinist everyone's talking about.
All right! My hot mokkori chance!
I don't think so.
Umibozu is her Daddy Longlegs, and what's more she's in danger.
While he's out tracking down the bad guy, I'll have Maki to myself.
See you then!