The face of pale, blooming flowers...
... is left behind as the seasons pass by.
The rain stops, and there are clouds in the sky.
And there is a gentle, blue breeze.
On the sides of the two...
...walking from today to tomorrow...
...there are memories that sway without change.
Forever, forever blooming yet never withering.
The racing of this heart will never cease.
More than anyone, more than anyone, I have looked at you.
Without bounds, this feeling... forever.
Kaoru-sama, you have not forgotten anything?
I'm fine.
This morning's miso soup with daikon was delicious.
Thank you very much.
You were so happy the other day, saying it was so delicious...
Anything you make is delicious, Aoi-chan.
Oh please, Kaoru-sama!
Aoi-chan...
Kaoru-sama...
Kaoru-dono, you do understand the situation, right?
- Y-Yeah. - Good. She is the landlord.
I am the manager.
And you, Kaoru-dono, as tenant...
Oh, I am sick of hearing that story!
Aoi-sama!
Oh, I'll be late!
Take care, Kaoru-sama!
I'm off!
I swear.
Episode 5 Old Friend
[Today's class canceled] [Today's class canceled] What? No first period lecture?
Then I could've relaxed a bit more...
Hanabishi!
Yo!
Suzuki!
What, you're the club president?
Yeah, I'm president, and Sato's vice-president.
I didn't know that.
It's because you don't show up for club functions.
Well, come to think of it... ...you two are the only club members besides me.
We'll see about that.
Hey, Minazuki. Oh, Chief!
Good morning!
Nice to meet you. I'm Taeko Minazuki, a sophomore who just joined the photo club.
I don't know anything about photography, but I'll do my best.
Nice to meet you!
Y-You know...
Before that, are you really okay?
Yes. Thanks to everything, I have a tough body.
This is normal in your case, too.
Yes...
Oh, is that so?
Listen, Minazuki. When you wipe the parasols, fold the stands.
That way, you won't have to climb ladders and stuff.
Oh, I see!
I didn't realize!
I'll try that from now on.
By the way, Taeko-chan... Yes, what is it?
Is dressing like that... a hobby?
Idiot, where've you ever seen someone in an outfit like this?
But... Then why?
Well, this is what Vice-chief Sato...
W-Wonderful!
Hurray for cosplay!
Vice-chief, are the photos done?
U-Um...
Did I do something again?
This is great, Minazuki!
Great!
Wonderful!
Unbelievable!
Oh, I get it.
Taeko-chan thinks it's the first step to becoming a photographer.
The poor thing doesn't realize Sato's just using her.
Well, they say you should learn your skills on the field.
So in a way, it's not a lie.
Wonderful excuse.
A club member who never takes photos has no right to say that.
Who was it that said...
...they wanted me to join, if only in name, 'cause they needed people?
Who said that? You did!
But I don't get why guys would take photos like that.
After all, a real man takes photos...
... Iike these! Yeah, because you're a train freak.
There is no beauty surpassing that of locomotive trains!
Manly, proud, brave, and sometimes kind!
When I think of trains, I am always moved to tears!
You understand, don't you, Hanabishi?
Are those photos okay?
Come to think of it, I wonder how she is...
- She? - You know... There was another member last year.
Oh, her.
I wonder how and where she's traveling now.
I wonder if she's well...
Kaoru!
Ow!
Tina!
Kaoru!
I came straight from Narita to see my beloved Kaoru!
T-Tina!
C-Come on, hurry up and get off.
What, you're still so naive!
It's been a whole year.
Oh, a new member?
I'm Taeko Minazuki.
Tina Foster, nice to meet ya!
Yes, nice to meet you!
You really speak Japanese well.
Lived in Hakata since I was 5.
Hakata...
Oh, I see!
Huh? Tina-senpai?
T-Tina-senpai!
Whoa, you got big tits!
You'll make a great photographer!
Sorry, that's how Tina greets people.
I-Is that really so?
All right! Now to celebrate my return and to welcome our new member...
Let's have a blast!
Oh, sounds great! What? Right now?
It's still bright out!
Aoi-sama, what about the side dishes...
Tonight, it's the sardine patties that Kaoru-sama loves so.
I'll make his slightly bigger than the others.
See, look at this picture!
Whoa, amazing!
Where is this? It's Kenya!
It was this big, ole savanna as far as I could see.
The sunrise was so beautiful.
It was very touching!
I see... And this? That's Australia!
I counted on hitchhiking...
... but there were no cars. I thought I'd die! This is the Amazons! I broiled and ate piranhas!
They were pretty good!
Amazing!
You really did walk around the globe!
Well, yeah. Wasn't it dangerous?
You were all alone, weren't you?
I was perfectly fine. It was really safe!
Oh no, I have to get going soon...
Oh, I know.
I have a souvenir for you all.
What? A souvenir?
Photos of the world's trains?
Photos of the world's cosplay idols?
Like I'd have that kinda stuff!
I got this.
Booze that someone who was kind to me along the way made!
Is that alcohol?
Man, that looks really suspicious.
It's got a dangerous color...
Can you drink it, Tina?
How rude!
Well, anyone?
No, I think I'll pass.
M-Me too...
What, you wusses!
That's right.
She took the trouble to bring it back.
Tina-senpai, I'll have some.
Well said, Tae-chin! Take a huge swig!
Wait, if you drink like that...
- Yes? - Huh? Nothing's wrong with you? No, not really.
This liquor is very delicious.
Oh, I see. Then all's well...
You have some too, Kaoru!
Oh, I have to make a phone call...
...so I'll have a glass when I get back.
Fine, you don't have to force yourself.
I brought this just for you, Kaoru...
Okay, okay!
You'll be satisfied if I drink it now, right?
See! See! This here!
That's normal!
Ain't it amazing? It's this kinda booze!
Have some, Suzu-pi and Sato-chin!
- Like we would! - Like we would!
To think that he has not returned by this hour...
Perhaps something happened to him?
Kaoru-dono has his own group of acquaintances.
Now, we should go ahead and eat.
But...
Kaoru-sama...
Ai Yori Aoshi
Oh no, I fell asleep!
Kaoru-sama, I am coming in.
Kaoru-sama!
Oh, Aoi-chan?
I am so glad...
What happened to you last night, Kaoru-sama?
You did not even call.
I was very worried about you!
Last night?
What's wrong, Aoi-chan?
Good mornin', Kaoru...
T-Tina!
Why in the world...
W-W-W-Who is this?
Kaoru, who is this really cute girl?
I-I am...
I am his...
...landlord.
Miyabi-san...
Landlord?
Yes, this is Aoi Sakuraba, the estate's landlord.
I am Miyabi Kagurazaki, the manager.
Your relationship with him cannot be revealed.
This is to prevent a scandal within the Sakuraba family.
Yes, I am the landlord.
Aoi-chan... I see, the landlord, huh?
I'm Tina Foster!
Nice to meet ya!
What in the world?
Just a greeting.
You too now, Miss Manager.
Oh, you're so cheap.
Tina-san, was it?
It seems you are a schoolmate of his...
... but were you two together last night?
Last night? Yeah, we were.
The whole time!
Tina!
I would like to hear a few details.
That's fine. Us club members were drinking then.
Yeah, all of us!
Quiet!
All right.
Please continue.
And Kaoru collapsed from it all!
What a wuss!
Right, Kaoru? Because of that mystery booze!
And he wouldn't wake up no matter what.
We barely got the address outta him, and I brought him here.
But when I threw him on the floor, I started to feel what I drank...
...and I grabbed a nearby futon and fell asleep.
I see. I understand what happened.
If that is the case, nothing could have been done.
However, something like this should never happen again.
Understood?
Y-Yes...
I'm sorry...
Oh, the next room is open!
How lucky!
Miss Landlord, Miss Manager. I don't have a place to stay right now!
I'll live here starting today!
Best regards, Miss Landlord. No, not again!
Unfortunately, we are not looking for new tenants now.
What! Don't play hard-to-get!
No means no!
Oh, all right...
I guess I have to give up on living here.
Kaoru-dono!
Yes?
Spending time with your schoolmates is fine, but...
... not understanding Aoi-sama's feelings would be troubling.
Aoi-sama was awaiting your return,
and had not eaten last night.
Aoi-chan!
Kaoru-sama...
I'm sorry...
Please, do not apologize.
You would never do something that you would be ashamed of.
I believe you.
Aoi-chan...
I'm sorry.
Kaoru!
T-Tina, what are you doing?
Don't worry.
I traveled around the world like this. I'm used to it.
That's not the problem!
But I have no place to go!
The fish will be done soon.
Wanna share breakfast?
Come to think of it, I am hungry...
No, this can't go on.
Tina, we need to talk. What is it, Kaoru?
Tina, I know you don't have a place.
But saying you'll live here...
Whoa, and who are you?
Hey, Tina!
Where'd you come from?
Do you live here?
Then I can see you every day now!
Hey, I'm not done talking!
Tina!
What, Kaoru?
Don't lecture me so much...
Idiot. Stop that, Tina! Don't be so shy!
Stop it, Tina!
There, there, there.
M-Miyabi-san...
You're enjoying yourselves.
T-This is, um...
Come on, let go!
What is the meaning of this?
W-Well, Tina was broiling fish...
...the cat came, and we ended up like this. I understand.
I won't ask any more of you.
I will say it. Please step aside.
Whoa, you also got big tits, Miss Manager!
Tina-san!
Sorry!
Sheesh, what are you...
It's big from the front, too!
Wait, you!
Forgive me!
I will not! Hey, it's not like they'll shrink!
And how will you be responsible if they do?
Then in honor of me, Tina Foster, starting a new life...
Cheers!
Boy, this is good!
It is rather late already.
I will have you leave tomorrow.
Well, put that aside.
Take a swig, Miss Manager!
You don't have to tell me. I'll have some.
Oh, you're pretty cool with that, Miss Manager!
I'll bring out my secret stash!
You still had more of that?
Come on, have a swig!
Miyabi-san!
Don't! That's... I am all right without your concern, Kaoru-dono.
I have a good idea of how to drink alcohol.
See, I told you so...
I know, Miss Landlord. You wanna hear interesting stories about Kaoru?
Tina, don't you dare...
It was a summer camping trip.
Kaoru passed out then, too.
When I offered him water...
... Kaoru said he wanted it mouth-to-mouth.
Don't you start changing the story!
You poured a bucket of water on me while I was asleep!
Oh, you remembered.
That's so boring!
That was a lie just now? Of course, Aoi-chan.
- I see... - Oh, I remember one more story. When we had our winter camp, we got in an open-air bath.
And he looked at every inch of my body...
That was a heated pool!
And there were swimsuits, Sato, and Suzuki!
Kyushu women can't get married if someone sees them naked!
And I'm telling you that I didn't!
First of all, you're an American!
Oh, I remember during the autumn camp...
That's enough!
- We got stranded... - Enough! -...and you were screaming... - What? What was that? ...to the point it was annoying!
When did I say that?
Kaoru-sama...
You all right? I-I...
I was surprised.
You drank so much you blacked out.
Oh, I apologize.
Do you want some water?
No, I am fine.
Um, what of Miyabi-san and Tina-san?
Oh, those two?
Come on...
Come on, Miss Manager. I can live here, right?
All right!
Tina-san...
... knows many aspects of you that I do not know.
Aoi-chan...
I apologize.
But...
... I want to know more about you than anyone else.
Much more.
Because I am not just your landlord,
but your fiancee.
Aoi-chan...
Let's make memories.
We'll make lots of memories together starting now.
Kaoru-sama...
Okay, Aoi-chan?
Yes.
Kaoru!
Where did you go?
We're gonna drink some more!
Kaoru! Miss Landlord!
I'm lonely all by myself.
Looks like we're in a big mess.
But it seems it will be fun.
What is the weakest thing in this world?
Even so, it exists to protect the two.
Because there's as much of it as there are stars above.
I wanted to hear it from your voice.
So tell me it's love.
Tell me that it really is love.
Even if the two are like unknown flowers...
To fall in love...
To become very strong...
Because I want you to feel the same thing...
...a small, fragile love.
Oh, Aoi-san, that maid costume you gave me...
What is wrong?
I hear sounds of doom around my bust line... Next Episode Family Tradition
Taeko-san, do you like milk?
Yes!