Let's celebrate for us meeting after 7 years.
Cheers!
We couldn't talk like old days.
We can't go back easily, right?
Were you dating Aoi?
You guys don't look like an ordinary childhood-friends.
A man and woman who are desperately attracted to another, because it is caved into their DNA. Doesn't it sound like a fate?
Let's go back to how we used to be. [ Dear Aoi. I like you. I will wait for you on the fireworks festival at same place next year. ]
I had fun today.
I'm glad we met.
- Let's mee-- - Akari?
- Sorry about today. I am sorry. - No, it's okay.
I'm back.
Welcome home! How was it?
- About what? - The movie.
It was funny.
Not that! Did your heart flutter?
Huh?
You spent a day alone with Akari after a while.
Did your feeling of lost love come back?
No way. How is your stomach anyway?
Ah, I was just constipated. Once everything was out, I felt great.
- That pudding... - A pudding in Tokyo tastes much better.
...is Nanami's. When she comes back, she will kill you.
Eh?
I'm back.
Holy cow!
There was a scene where the main character's hair becomes Afro hair.
That was very funny.
- I see. - Yes.
We were the only two who were laughing out loud.
It was embarrassing.
- You had that much fun with him? - Eh?
Well, you've been talking about the movie non-stop.
Yes, it was fun. I wish you could come with us, too.
- I'm sorry. Next time let's go together. - Okay.
I will get you some snacks.
[ Beyond the Summer ]
Mariko-san will make a house that
- you guys can live happy. - I guarantee it.
We are counting on you.
- Exciting, isn't it? - Yes.
- We'll get gong now. - Please be careful on the way out.
- Rui-chan, I want to verify something. - Okay.
Miura-kun. Can you clean up the table?
Okay.
What is it?
Matsunaga-san. You forgot this.
I'm sorry.
It seems like the house will be great.
Yes. Thank you very much.
Thank you very much.
Excuse us.
- Why do you always forget something? - I know, right?
Did something good happen?
Nothing really.
There was, right?
Remember about the childhood friend that I mentioned before?
We are like old days now.
That's good.
I guess so.
Is he your first love?
- You are easy to read. - You also have one or two first love, right?
- There shouldn't be two first loves. - Ah, right.
What is he like?
When he was little,
he was short and got picked on.
He always hid behind me.
What did you like that boy?
I didn't have any special feeling in the beginning.
But when I realized, I was already in love with him.
Then, what happened?
I was dumped.
I see.
The day before I left Toyama Prefecture,
we saw fireworks together, but
I could't tell him how I felt.
So I left him a note
to meet me next year, but he didn't show up.
Well, this is all behind me anyway.
- I don't think that's good. - About what?
You met your first love who was your one-sided love.
What if you start feeling the flaming passion again?
You have Shota-kun.
- How sly! - What are you saying? That's not going to happen!
This is no good. You need to buy a new one.
I don't have that kind of money.
Then, why don't you build one your own?
I can't. I don't know how to.
Don't you know anybody who is good at?
This area is surrounded by tall buildings.
We have to come up with different idea.
That is right.
Aoi. Take some pictures from this angle as well.
Okay.
Give me some juice.
Can you say "Please"?
You are so niggling.
Nanami.
What?
Do you remember Akari's father?
Why do you ask suddenly?
Oh no. I was wondering if he is doing okay.
Why don't you ask her?
I guess I should.
She called you, by the way.
EH?
Why did you look at my phone without asking? [ Missed Call: Akari ]
Then, don't leave it there.
[ Incoming Call: Akari ]
Hello?
Yes, it's fine.
Okay.
Then see you next Sunday.
Okay. Good night.
A date?
Nope.
You need to be careful.
Ah, so cold.
You will fall for her again.
That's not gonna happen.
Have you thought of what kind of shelves are we making?
Ah, yes. If you use the material called OSB, it will be cheap.
And it's easy to build, too.
Ah, this is cool. This isn't bad for Aoi.
"Thank you" would be nice.
This is like a date.
I can't believe that Akari was hiding a handsome friend like you.
I had no idea.
What kind of building are you building, Aoi-kun?
Oh, no. I am only an assistant.
How disappointing.
You know what?
Do you have any friend who is an architect and earns over 10 million yen ( $100k) a year?
I mean the salary after tax.
After tax?
Look, Erika! That chair is so cute.
You are right!
Koinaka Episode 3
- This way. - Okay.
Hey, let's sit down.
Let's go, Erika.
What was that you mentioned?
I think it's this one.
Wow, it is cheap.
It's heavier than I thought.
- This place is huge. - Let's go find a paint next.
What color should I pick?
- White for sure. - No, red is better.
- White is better. - Why is that?
You haven't seen my other furniture.
- No, I haven't, but-- - Red is cuter--
for sure.
How cute.
Wait up.
Hurry up.
Here you go.
Thanks.
- Thanks. - You just said that you didn't want any.
This is good.
- Good? - Yes, it is.
Okay, I'll go buy one more.
It was fun.
Do you want eat before we go home?
That sounds good.
What do you want? It's hot.
What about cold noodles?
- Sesame dressing? -Sesame dressing.
You don't get it. It's cute when you tilt this.
If you do that, you can't put stuff on--
I don't mind if I can't put stuff on.
I know it's not okay. You will complain later.
I am going to use this, so I can do whatever I want.
You have no sense of style.
Can't tell if they are getting along or not.
Because you have no sense, you only do errand work.
But I work at the architecture company.
I know, but you only do errands.
What's wrong?
Nothing, I'm fine.
Did something happen?
She told me to ask if I have any questions, so I did.
And then?
But she couldn't give me an answer, so I gave her some advice.
"If you can't even answer middle-school level questions,
then, are you qualified to take care of people's lives?"
What? If you have something to say, shouldn't you be frank?
No, if it was me, I wouldn't entrust my life with someone who
can't answer middle-school level questions, either.
Why don't you stop there today and rest a little.
I'm taking high school entrance exams next year. I don't have time to take a break.
I can't become an honors student if my grades drop.
An honors student?
Being exempt from paying tuition fees.
I can't be a burden to my parents anymore, can I?
So what?
Well...
I didn't expect you to be a hard worker.
All right, it looks nice! Making it slanted was the way to go after all.
After making it myself, I'm starting to get attached to it.
Don't make me laugh. You hardly did anything.
Did you say something?
Not really.
But I think it would've been better if it was straight. Where are you putting this?
Your dad...
you have no idea where he is?
I've been looking for him all this time.
He's so self-centered.
I feel uneasy, so I have to see him and complain.
- Hey. - But I'll find him eventually.
Shota is looking for him, too.
I see.
The tea is ready.
Coming.
I borrowed Shota's cup.
- Okay. - Here you are.
Thanks.
Oh, excuse me for a second.
Akari was very happy when she met you again.
You're the long lost childhood-friend, Aoi-kun, right?
Yeah.
Your relationship is too good, you're like a middle-aged married couple.
No, all we do is squabble.
Has it always been like that?
She's always only been good at talking.
I was really surprised, since she didn't change in seven years.
But still, Akari was different when she came to Tokyo.
Really?
Yeah. She was super gloomy with her head down.
Around that time, we became friends working part time at a pub.
It was probably because of her dad,
it must have been a real shock.
But after she started dating Shota, she changed.
I guess Akari was saved by Shota-kun.
Shota said, he's coming soon.
I have to go to a mixer soon.
Then, I'll also...
Eh? Can't you stay a little longer?
No, I'm heading back. I have some work to do.
- Sorry I called you here when you're busy. - It's alright.
- Take care! - See you.
Delicious!
- Right? - It's super duper good!
- Maybe I'll make "quiche". - Quiche? Now?
I'm home.
- Yo! - Hello.
What are you doing here?
I was bored since I was off today, so I came to drink with you.
Isn't that okay, since we are friends.
Right?
- Hey. Come sit with us, Aoi. - Come.
- Nanami-chan, how's the "deep-fried tofu" I made? - Bad.
Not again!
This is so-called a salty reaction (cold shoulder).
I mean, It's really bad, you should taste it.
What's up?
Here.
Thanks.
If you have any concerns,
as your big sister, you can consult with me.
Can you stop acting like this?
I don't think I can be friends with
a person I've once had feelings for.
How can you behave
like nothing ever happened?
I can't do it.
I guess you are right.
Sorry, sorry.
I won't come over anymore.
- Akari. - Hm?
Do you want to be a tutor?
I have a paitient who is a middle schoolar.
Because she is burdening her parents with the hospital fees,
she wants to go to university on a scholarship.
I think you would be a great teacher for her. What do you say?
You still have the teacher's exam to study, so I don't want you to go overboard with a tutoring, but...
I'll do it! I want to do it.
- Really? - Yeah.
But, she is a bit peculiar, or rather... odd.
That's totally fine. I'm rather motivated and excited.
- Really? - Yeah.
- I'll go look into what type of studying a middle-schooler does. - Okay.
- Can I have some barley tea? - Yeah!
Did someone come over?
Uh, Aoi.
Didn't you go buy the materials together?
Yeah. Ah!
He made it for me, though he doesn't have any sense of style.
I told him it looks better when slanted, but he was nagging how it like it straight.
He was really annoying. He was always stubborn...
Shota?
Like I've been telling you that I don't like a clutter.
Why did you have to throw it away?
In any case, we don't need shelves to display the mini-cars.
Please make them, enough to display 500 cars.
- We don't need it! - We do!
I think we have a situation.
Okay, let's calm down for now.
They might break up before they decide on anything.
I heard there are a lot of couple get divorce over a house designing.
Your spouse can be your fated partner, or your arch-enemy.
Arch-enemy?
You're wrong. I'm thinking of our future!
Incoming call: Shota
Let's talk about design of the house.
Sorry to call you out so sudden.
I'm on lunch break, so it's fine.
So, what's up?
Akari's teacher exam
is next month.
Yeah. I heard.
If she passes,
I'm thinking of proposing her.
Will you give us your blessing?
Of course! That's a given.
Really?
Yeah. Why?
You liked Akari in the past, didn't you?
How long ago was that?
I don't have feelings for her anymore. I'm glad if you two are happy.
I'm glad to hear that.
I see.
It's amazing though, getting married...
Is it alright to decide so quickly?
I want her to be at ease soon.
So she doesn't have to be alone anymore,
I want to become her family.
Aoi! What are you spacing out? Hold it straight.
Yes, sorry.
Serizawa-san! Take a break!
Yes.
Uncle.
I see, you work at the architectural firm?
Yes.
Uncle, you were living in Tokyo.
Until now...
how were you... ?
Where and what have you been doing?
Why did you leave wiuthout Akari?
Akari also lives in Tokyo.
She's desperately looking for you.
Having said that, please go see Akari.
I don't...
have the right to see her anymore.
Right...?
Do you know how she felt when you left?
Enough with that.
Give me a break.
Akari might get married.
Nice to meet you. I'm Serizawa Akari, your tutor.
I consulted with your mom, and
she'll come here twice a week, as long as it doesn't strain your body.
Let's try it and go easy.
- I have to make rounds. Can I leave her with you? - yes.
Okay.
- See you. - See you.
First, what shoud we start with?
- Are you that intern's girlfriend? - What?
You are not so impressive.
Besides, what kind of hospital is this?
My attending physician is an intern, and
my tutor is a student who doesn't even have a license to teach.
This is ridiculous.
This is not enough!
- Fire! Fire! - Welcome back.
What are you doing?
Isn't this nice? Really summer-like.
He's making a salmon and salmon roe rice bowl.
My parents sent them
to show their appropriation since you've been taking care of me.
Toyama is the best for a seafood.
This salmon and roe came from Alaska, though.
Seriously?
Big brother, what's wrong?
It came from Alaska, but
don't blame the salmon and roe.
I don't think that's it.
Today...
I met Akari's dad.
Oh! Did he come to Tokyo, to see Akari?
He said, he doesn't have the right to see her.
What do you mean?
After they left Toyama,
he left without Akari.
How can he said that after he ruined her life?
Then, what did you tell him?
- I couldn't say anything. - Why not?
I don't know anything... about Akari.
Past seven years,
I couldn't be by her side.
When she was having a hard time,
I couldn't help her.
But, that's nothing you could have done.
Besides, nobody could.
When we went to see the fireworks,
Akari was acting a little odd.
You know, I...
Bye-bye, Aoi.
But, I...
I didn't notice it.
When we were little,
I was with her everyday.
But you can help her now.
That's not me.
What?
Akari already has someone...
someone supported her
when she was having a hardest time.
Takada-san at Room #423,
his oxygen saturation isn't improving.
- Maybe we should change the antibiotic. - Yeah.
Aoi.
Akari's dad?
Can I leave this matter to you, Shota?
I think that's the best way.
Please.
Okay. Thanks for letting me know.
See ya.
- Cancel? - I'm sorry.
There were disagreements in between the couple.
They don't want to build a house anymore.
But why...? Can you persuade them?
Well, the wife saying that she wants to divorce.
Not again, divorce over a new house.
I'm terribly sorry.
It's not your fault, Rui-chan.
I thought they were getting along well.
Hello?
Are you Akari-san's father?
Dad?
Sorry. I'm sorry.
Dad!
I'm sorry. I thought you are someone else.
- Good work today. - You, too
Has Mariko-san gone home already?
She's out for a meeting. But she said she might come back.
I see.
What should I do?
Do you have business with her?
I thought of a design for the Matsunaga house.
I wanted to consult with Mariko-san.
But wasn't it cancelled?
I'll try to persuade them somehow.
I definitively want my clients to be happy.
- Can I wait over there? - Sure.
Shota!
Sorry. Did you call?
I saw my dad. I chased after him, but I lost sight of him.
- Wasn't it your imagination? - No, it was definitely my dad!
What should I do? Do you think he lives in the area?
If I don't find him quickly, he might go somewhere far again.
Akari. Calm down.
But...!
You should stop thinking about your dad already?
What?
I always wanted to say this, but...
I couldn't find him for seven years,
you won't find him.
What? We've been looking for him together. But why now?
I think you should give up now. Bye.
Wait a second!
Good morning.
You startled me.
Is it morning already?
Yes. Good morning.
Morning.
Did you stay up all night drawing?
Since Rui-chan asked me to.
"They want to build this house to be happy, but now they are having a divorce crisis.
It's too sad!", she said.
She even teared up.
Using the space underneath the taricase in the lving-room,
I created a decorative shelves for mini-cars.
That's nice.
Right?
I hope those two'll like it, too.
But, we can't never tell
they look happy at first, but
they became self-centered, and say as they please.
That's...
I think that's a very nice and happy relationship.
Why is that?
You rarely meet a person like that.
It could be tiring to speak up your mind face to face..
You don't need to say anything if you don't care about the person.
Because you can say whatever you want to the person,
that makes its existence a irreplaceable?
Well said, right?
- Good morning! - Morning.
I gathered everything about Matsunaga-couple.
Good work.
Did you do all this in one night?
Because Mariko-san did me a favor, this is the least I can do.
You looked into it well.
- That's material I borrowed from my parents' house. - I see.
And, I scheduled an appointment
- with husband on lunch break today. - Ah, really?
Say, can I come with you, too?
Please.
How do you like it?
I'm really thankful that you've done so much for me.
Then-
But... we've decided to get a divorce.
What?
Therefore, this meeting...
Excuse me.
Is it really all right?
Aren't you two childhood friends?
Is it really alright to be separated so easily
after been together for so long?
We've done nothing but fight recently.
This is my limit.
I think because we've been together too long.
Then.
Isn't it great that you've been together for so long?
You'll regret it.
You'll realize for the first time when you lose her.
A person who you can fall in love with from the bottom of your heart,
how blessing it is to have that she is beside you since you were born.
It was only natural for her to be by your side,
but suddenly disappears. That...
how painful that is...
You want to do something for her...
it's too late since she's gone!
Please look at your wife properly.
I'm begging you.
Hey. Your speech earlier, what was that about?
I'm sorry.
It was interesting.
You were interesting for the first time.
For the first time, I thought I made a right decision hiring you.
What's with that?
What do you think the most important thing for an architect?
To consider a clients' thought first?
Close. That's like the Nagoya Castle without Shachihoko. (roof ornaments for castles or temples)
What's that supposed to mean?
Well then. Let's leave the rest to Rui-chan and
grab something sweet on our way back. Shachihoko.
My name isn't Shachihoko.
- Let's go, Shachihoko. - No.
Yes?
Takada-san? What's his symptoms?
I understand. I'll be right there.
- Akari. - To thank you for making that shelf the other day.
It's no big deal though.
Also...
there's something I'd like to talk to you about.
I saw my dad.
I consulted with Shota, but he refused to listen to me.
I mean, he didn't seem to care.
I'm sure Shota acted based on his principle.
What principle...? He told me to forget my dad.
He's the one family I have left.
I don't understand what Shota is thinking.
If you don't understand him, then
you should tell Shota.
I can't.
Why not?
I think... you guys are suited each other, Shota and you.
What?
After meeting Akari again, I've realized
how amazing that you proceeded your dream
of becoming a teacher after the hardships you went through.
That's because you had Shota's support, right?
Why don't you say straight forward like you always do?
Shota is a good guy.
So he can accept everything.
He's been dating you for five years, right?
He has some nerve.
Wait, what do you mean?
Well, you became a little feminine, but
an ordinary guy can't handle you, since you are stubborn and rough.
Shut up!
I thought you understand women's heart better since you are an adult,
but you really don't. Forget it.
What?
Thanks.
I'm thinking of proposing Akari after she passes the exam.
She doesn't have to be alone anymore,
so I want to become her family.
Akari!
Good luck.
Exam for a teacher.
You definitely have to pass
Bye-bye.
Taiyaki... ( Baked fish-shape cake with red bean paste)
It's cold.
Hello?
Matsugana-san decided not to divorce.
Really?
Wife loved Mariko-san's sketch.
She requested us to proceed designing a house.
That's good to hear.
Matsunaga-san said, he realized something after he talked to you.
Good.
I'm sorry to call you out of blue.
I thought you should be the first to know.
See ya.
Ah, wait.
Hmm?
Um...
are you free now?
Takada-san is stable right now, but
if anything changes, call me.
Okay, I will.
[ Incoming Call: Akari ]
This way, please.
Your call has been forwarded to a voice mail...
- Cheers! - Cheers!
I'm so relieved.
Thanks, Aoi.
I didn't do anything.
Thanks to you for gathering the information.
Not at all.
- Hey, Aoi. - Hmm?
What you said to Matsunaga-san, were you talking about Akari-san?
Yeah.
I see. I thought so.
You liked Akari-san before?
I was envious of her.
She must be happy that you spoke of her that way.
I was out of line. Sorry.
But, it's over.
You know... Ruiko.
Is it true, you persuaded Mariko-san in tears?
Eh?
I guess it's true.
No, no, I didn't cry.
When was I talking to her, I got a little overwhelmed.
What?
Well, you have many sides, Ruiko.
First time I saw you trying your hardest.
To see you trying so hard,
was cool.
Hey, let's have a toast again.
Eh? Why?
Come on.
- Cheers. - Cheers!
Shota?
This world continues on spinning
The summer and miracle you gave me
I won't forget it, oh
the overflowing emotion,
It's 500,000 yen here. (about US$5,000)
So why, so why, so why...
Promise me that you'll never appear front of Akari.
Get out... of Akari's life.
The wind that blows...
In the corner of the classroom
Your hair was swaying, and I was just charmed
I fell in love with you
It's almost as
if we walked the skies everyday
It was only natural
to be by your side
I left him a note wanting to meet him again a year later.
But he didn't show up.
[ To Aoi I like you. I'll wait for you at the same place of fireworks festival next year. ]
What is going on?
In the summer you were here, unable to express
my feelings well, oh
Why are our two hearts...
~Preview~ Why don't we get back together again?
I saw it,
when your father received money from Doctor Aoi.
Akari, what's wrong?
She hasn't been home since yesterday.
Did something happen between you and Akari?
Answer me!
My goodness!
I'm having so much fun.
I told you, didn't I?
Mind your own business.
Do you remember about the letter?
Letter? What are you talking about?
Just be honest, what's going on with Ruiko-chan?
I returned that manga to Aoi.
But why do you still have it, Shota?
You are the worst.
Koinaka Episode 3