S-So the other day, Kyouko-san tried my new parfait...
It's the same as usual around here.
Satou-san is listening to Yachiyo-san talk about the manager
while Souma-san watches on with a grin,
with... Taneshima-san watching them!?
NOW NOW NOW NOW
NEW NEW NEW NEW
NOW NOW NOW NOW
spark me up
check check check
monotarinai misukasaretai
This is boring—I want you to read me
kono kimochi keeki ni shitai
I want to make these feelings clear
fumikomitai gaman dekinai
I can't hold back—I want to take the leap
ten kara no otsuge ga hoshii
I want a message from the heavens
shaffuru shinakuteha yoiko nomama ni naru
If you don't shuffle things up, you'll never change,
mousou no nichijou kuzurenai
and remain trapped in your illusion
kooru wo shitai kedo fajiina toiki dewa
I want to call it, but with this pressure,
jyumon ga kinou shinai
I can't say the magic word
Go ready Go
kyou wa gyanburu shiyou
Let's take a gamble today
ichikabachi no yami
It's an all or nothing bet on the unknown
wataro
Let's do it
wairudo shiyou
It's time to go wild,
koi no hikyou e to mukao
and explore the mysteries of love
oomagatoki ga koto o okosu toki
It's time to fan the flames when things get messy
goissho shimasho
Come join us!
NOW NOW NOW NOW
NEW NEW NEW NEW
NOW NOW NOW NOW
spark me up
start you up
check check check
Ep 9
A Fatal Situation
Taneshima-san...
What's up, Inami-chan?
I noticed you watching Yachiyo-san and the others in the kitchen.
Oh, yeah. I was just admiring how well they got along.
Taneshima-san...
She doesn't know about Satou-san's crush on Yachiyo-san?
You don't know?
Know what?
Guess not.
So she really doesn't know. That's unexpected.
Taneshima-san is always watching over everyone and keeping them motivated,
so I thought she would have noticed Satou-san's feelings a long time ago.
Maybe it has something to do with their height difference.
But you know, when I was watching them earlier...
I know they get along,
but I feel like something's changed between them recently.
Don't tell me Satou-san's gotten even taller!
Souma. You're pretty well-informed, so I have a question for you.
Sure, what is it?
Now that Otoo's back, who's going to get me my souvenir snacks?
I don't know.
Damn you, Otoo...
Otoo-san didn't do anything wrong.
He has no reason to travel anymore.
I was really surprised when Yamada brought Otoo-san's wife here...
Oh!
Souma-san, you shouldn't be that surprised.
To people that know her, running into her is always a shock.
Thump
Hello. Good work out there.
Haruna-san, what are you doing here?
My husband wanted to keep me nearby when he comes in to work so I wouldn't get lost again.
He's such a worrywart.
Otoo-san seems more desperate than worried!
So I'll be staying here for a bit.
I hope that's okay, Manager.
Sure, whatever.
Come to think of it,
I thought you all might be tired of the restaurant menu,
so help yourselves to this bento box.
Sounds good to me!
I wasn't expecting anyone to be that pleased about it.
Maybe I'll make another one tomorrow.
That'd be great.
Yeah, but the Chief...
I'm the one who makes Kyouko-san's food. Me!
Every day would be overkill,
so how about bringing one on this day, this day, and this day?
Those are the days when the Chief is off!
Come to think of it, you were lost longer than usual this time.
I really was. I didn't know which corner of the globe sold milk.
That's certainly an interesting remark about finding milk.
I know it was hard on my poor husband,
but it was fun visiting so many different places.
Oh, that's right.
I experienced some pretty interesting things on the road.
Want to hear about them?
Sure.
After wandering around in a forest for a while,
I finally got out and came across a small village.
For some reason, the villagers all wore plastic buckets on their heads,
Where in the world was this?
and they had tentacles growing out of their backs.
Did she leave Earth?
And the villagers were brandishing brooms,
so I gathered my courage and asked, "What are you doing?"
And then...
She's gone!
And she took the end of her story with her!
She was even chained up!
Common sense doesn't work when it comes to her.
Wh-Wh-Wh-What should we do?!
Is something wrong?
Yamada! Actually...
She's lost?
Only one thing to do. Yamada will look for her!
Found her!
I'm curious about Satou-san, but I'm even more curious about...
Kyo-Kyo-Kyo-Kyo-Kyo-Kyo-Kyo-Kyo- Kyo-Kyo-Kyo-Kyo-Kyo-Kyo-Kyo-Kyo!
Yachiyo-san, what are you doing?
Popura-chan!
D-Did you see that?
Y-Yeah.
Um, if something's bothering you, let me know.
Th-That's not it! I was... I was...
I was doing Kyouko-san vocal exercises!
Kyouko-san vocal exercises!?
W-Well, I was practicing so I wouldn't stammer so much while talking to Satou-kun.
That makes sense.
I don't know what's wrong with me.
I never had issues before, but now I get nervous.
Cheer up, Yachiyo-san!
It never hurts to practice!
In fact, I'll join you!
Popura-chan...
One, two...
Kyo-kyo-kyo-kyo-kyo-kyo-kyo-kyo-kyo-kyo-kyo-kyo-kyo-kyo-kyo!
S-So Kyouko-san was wanting a parfait with lots of fruits...
I've got it!
It just hit me, Inami-chan! About Satou-san and Yachiyo-san!
R-Really?
Everyone will finally be on the same page about those two now.
Don't be surprised,
but I think Yachiyo-san likes Satou-san!
Not the other way!?
That's the vibe I'm getting!
I-I see...
That way, huh?
But...
if that's what she thinks, then maybe...
So then...
Maybe...
Maybe...?
Kyouko-san's always so cool...
As usual, Yachiyo is praising the manager
while Souma grins at us.
I totally forgot about it...
And now there's a little one with him.
Takanashi-kun, my shift ends early today.
I-Is it okay if I wait around for yours to finish?
I-I don't mind.
Sh-Shatou... Hold on...
Satou-kyun!
Almost.
Taneshima-san.
What is it, Aoi-chan?
What is it with this place!?
Everyone's flirting, but nobody's hooking up!
Y-Yeah. Does that bother you, Aoi-chan?
No. If anything, Yamada is cheering everyone on!
But they should just get together already!
Well, relationships are tricky.
Besides, romantic relationships aren't allowed here.
Really?
You didn't know!?
I heard that's what Kyouko-san said.
That's news to Yamada.
Is that how Otoo-san feels, too?
I don't know, but if that's what Kyouko-san says, I'd guess Otoo-san feels the same way.
Yamada wants everyone to be happily in love,
but I don't want to trouble Otoo-san.
What should I do?
What should Yamada do...
Haruna-san?
Woah! How long have you been there!?
I've been here the whole time.
In fact...
You really are cute...
back then...
Yachiyo... Here.
F-For me?
and that time...
I saw everything, but nobody noticed me.
What should Yamada do, Haruna-san?
Would it bother Otoo-san if co-workers here started dating?
Well, workplace relationships are indeed against the rules here,
so if it did happen, that would be a problem.
My husband is so serious, you know.
However, if you talk to him about it, I'm sure he'd understand.
Haruna-san...
You're right. If we talk to him,
then he'd allow all the giggling, smooching, and love-dovey stuff, right?
Aoi-chan, I wouldn't want the restaurant to be like that!
Otoo-san, Yamada has something important to talk about!
What is it? It looks serious.
Otoo-san, Yamada heard that romantic relationships are forbidden here.
But lately, Takanashi-san and Inami-san,
and Satou-san and Yachiyo-san have been getting along really well!
If this keeps up, they'll be unbearable to watch!
Isn't that a bit dramatic?
Yamada-san...
Y-Yamada doesn't mean to tattle.
They really do like each other!
Yamada wants you to respect that!
Please!
Yamada-san...
I'm sorry to break it to you, but regarding those four...
I already knew.
Y-You knew?
Or more like...
I-Is it okay if I wait around for yours to finish?
I-I don't mind.
I was there...
Satou-kyun!
Almost.
and for that.
I was there, but they didn't notice me.
Yamada was watching them too, but I didn't notice Otoo-san.
Yeah, that often happens to us, right, Haruna-san?
That's right, dear.
So we tend to witness strange scenes.
Souma-kun didn't notice us, either.
And sometimes we even miss each other.
A stealthy couple!
So regarding those four, Yamada-san,
sometimes romantic entanglements interfere with work,
and if that did happen, I might ask those employees to resign,
but those four take their work seriously, so I think it'll be fine.
Yamada is relieved!
And besides, if all four of them were to quit simultaneously...
Yamada is worried!
But Yamada is shocked at not realizing you were there.
Have you two always been like that?
Since I was a child, yes.
I wasn't like that when I was young, but ever since meeting Haruna-san...
my presence has become weaker,
so if you stay around us for too long...
That's scary!
Hello? Takanashi here.
Is this Souta-kun?
Minegishi-san.
What do you want? Please don't call here out of the blue.
This is sudden, but I would like to drop in on you at work.
No way! Forget it!
You better not! Stay away from my work!
Understood.
I'm here!
"Understood," my ass!
I told you not to come, so why are you here!?
That's some nice abuse.
Masochist!
Well, I figured you would hate it if I came.
So, I came to torment you.
Masochism or sadism, pick one!
Looks like Katanashi-kun knows that customer.
Huh? Yamada's seen that man before.
He's Mom's co-worker.
Your mother's co-worker is an acquaintance of Katanashi-kun?
Um, let's see...
To put it simply...
Takanashi-kun's mother's assistants are
Yamada-san's mom and the Minegishi-san over there.
Souma-san, you know everything!
Thank you for helping Kikuno-san.
Oh. She's the "useless colleague" you were talking about last time.
Now that her daughter's returned, she's back on track at work, too.
Back on track, huh?
Silent
Can she work like that?
It's fine. Kikuno-san's main duties are underground work and intelligence gath—
Never mind.
No, finish the sentence.
And my boss is interested in your workplace.
Mom is?
Kikuno-san was tasked with doing a detailed investigation,
but she was reluctant.
But then for some reason, a letter arrived from a "Mr. S".
Souma-san...
What is he up to?
It may have come to light sooner or later, but...
if this guy finds out about Inami-san, he'll probably want her to hit him!
Souta-kun...
Stop using my Kazue and your two other big sisters
as excuses to run away from love.
Katanashi-kun.
Did that customer leave?
Yes.
Don't look at me like that.
I didn't want to see Kikuno-san forced to snoop around here when she feels indebted to us.
It'll be okay.
Since it was for your mother, I didn't go into too much detail—
Souma-san...
I kept it plain and simple!
Then why are you backing away?
Still, what did Minegishi-san come here for?
He probably wanted to give his former brother-in-law some romantic advice!
Isn't it because you wrote some weird things in the report?
You wound me. I just...
used your love as a base,
and let my imagination run wild!
That's why he came!
Souta-kun's face is similar to Kozue's, so I enjoy talking to him, too.
I forgot to tell him something important.
That's the main reason I came, too.
I don't want to be a nuisance, so I'll just get someone to call him out here.
Excuse me...
Pardon me.
Y-Yes?
This girl is Souta-kun's...
U-Um, I'll go call someone else!
Please wait!
I need you to—
I-I punched him!
U-Um, I-I'm sorry...
I punched him. I just punched a stranger.
Inami-san, are you still taking out the—
What's wrong!?
I punched a man...
There's no man around here.
He ran off.
He wore a suit and had droopy eyes.
Minegishi!
What should I do?
He just wanted to talk.
But when he grabbed my hand...
Inami-san, it's fine.
F-First-aid! He needs first-aid!
I have to apologize, too!
But he's not around.
Believe me, it's fine!
He loved it when you walloped him!
Nobody would enjoy being hit!
Unfortunately, you're wrong!
Lately,
I've been feeling good because I haven't hit anyone in a while,
but it looks like that was only because I was avoiding men.
I haven’t gotten better at all.
Takanashi-kun?
Do you want to hit me?
Try taking a swing at me!
I-I can't...
There, you're not punching, right?
You're cured, Inami-san!
You've become a normal girl!
I guarantee it!
Imagine that guy from before was Kirio Yamada and don't worry about it!
Th-That's insulting to that man.
B-But, um, thanks.
T-Takanashi-kun?
S-See? I let go of my hands first!
So you're all right now!
O-Okay.
Still, it's strange...
For that masochist Minegishi-san to run away after being hit...
I'd expect him to be lining up for seconds.
Kazue!
M-Minegishi! What are you doing here?
Kazue... Someone just punched me.
Oh, yeah, I can see the welt on your face.
But Minegishi, I'm at work...
Kazue!
Getting my lights punched out made me realize something!
Being hit by you is the best feeling ever!
We broke up for a silly reason,
but even so, I thought I could get by with some abuse from you here and there,
but it's not enough!
I love you, Kazue!
Let's get back together!
workplace
I-I get it, Minegishi.
But for now, you need to leave.
No! I'm not going anywhere until you say "yes"!
I can't live without you!
M-Minegishi... Um...
Forgive me, Kazue!
That's my line!
Are you still worried, Inami-san?
Oh, Takanashi-kun.
Yeah. I can't get over it.
It's fine. Thanks to you...
Thanks to me?
...my sister got back together with him.
I-I-I'm so sorry for punching you the other day!
I really should have sought you out to apologize,
but you ended up coming in yourself. I'm really sorry!
B-But, um...
This is no excuse, but...
I don't think I beat you up that badly.
I-I'm sorry! I may have just blanked it out!
Nah.
You only hit me once.
After that, I re-proposed to my ex-wife at her workplace,
and she said okay...
but when we were alone later, she beat the crap out of me!
He looks so happy.
You didn't just give me a moving, masochistic punch,
you helped me reconcile with my ex.
Thank you so much for hitting me!
She really is afraid of men, isn't she?
No, I think it's just you, Minegishi-san.
See? He's a person it's okay to hit, right?
Yeah. But it still doesn't change the fact that I hit him.
Really, don't worry about it.
I'm just happy I was able to get back together with Kazue.
It's been so long since we held hands that she blushed.
Kazue was so cute.
Even if you rush in, if you say your words with love, the feeling gets across.
What's wrong?
Nothing!
Now please go!
Why did you even come back!?
I wanted to thank her too,
but there's something I forgot to tell you last time.
You could have told me over the phone!
Now please leave!
Okay. Anyway, your mother is coming home soon.
See you.
Wait a second!
Good for you, Inami-chan!
Y-Yeah. I got to apologize.
But he didn't come to scold you, right?
He went out of his way to make sure I didn't feel bad about it.
Come to think of it, he also said Takanashi-kun's mother is coming home.
His mother? Katanashi-kun...
Katanashi-kun, what's wrong!?
Katanashi-kun, are you okay?
Are you feeling sick?
My mother...
My mother is coming home...
for the first time in years...
In years!?
She's been away for that long?
Katanashi-kun, you must be really happy about being able to see your mo—
I don't want to!
You don't want to!?
M-Maybe their relationship is complicated?
I don't know.
Katanashi-kun's mom...
The guy from before is her assistant.
And Yamada's mom is her other assistant.
She's Kozue's mother, too...
And the lawyer's...
Also the novelist's and Nazuna-chan's.
I can't imagine her.
And he said she wanted the restaurant investigated...
What kind of person is your mother, Katanashi-kun?
Sorry. I shouldn't pry into another person's family situation.
That's okay. Um...
She's a politician.
A politician!?
P-Politician...
Um, so she's in the government?
Y-Yes.
S-Sometimes she's on the news, too.
News...
You don't watch it, huh?
T-Takanashi-kun's mom sounds amazing!
Yeah.
His mother coming home is a joyous occasion.
Let's cheer and celebrate for him.
But he doesn't look too happy.
He must have his reasons.
But it wouldn't be good to press him for details.
Okay, then let's cheer subtly.
Why are you raising your hands!?
tebanasanai yo
te
ba
na
sa
na
i
yo
I won't let this go
matsuge ni lock
ma
tsu
ge
ni
l
o
ck
I've locked on to those eyelashes
kono fureemu nogasenai
ko
no
fu
re
e
mu
no
ga
se
na
i
I can't let this passion fade away
machikogareteta
ma
chi
ko
ga
re
te
ta
I've been waiting for this
pikapikade howahowana haato no iki
pi
ka
pi
ka
de
ho
wa
ho
wa
na
ha
a
to
no
i
ki
I let out a soft, lively breath
ho
o
i
ta
ku
tsu
ka
mu
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3 dimension
3
di
men
sion
gyuutto shitara bakuhatsu o okosu
gyu
u
tto
shi
ta
ra
ba
ku
ha
tsu
o
ko
su
Everything falls to pieces as I hold on tightly,
kaatto natte umarekawaru
ka
a
tto
na
tte
u
ma
re
ka
wa
ru
and I am reborn as my emotions go up in flames
yakimoki enryo wa shuwashuwa ni kiete sumooku
My timidness has turned to smoke
yakimoki enryo wa shuwashuwa ni kiete sumooku
ya
ki
mo
ki
e
n
ryo
wa
shu
wa
shu
wa
ni
ki
e
te
su
moo
ku
My timidness has turned to smoke
yakimoki enryo wa shuwashuwa ni kiete sumooku
My timidness has turned to smoke
yakimoki enryo wa shuwashuwa ni kiete sumooku
My timidness has turned to smoke
oniai no suteeji mawatta yo
now that I've found my stage
oniai no suteeji mawatta yo
on
i
a
i
no
su
tee
ji
ma
wa
t
ta
yo
now that I've found my stage
To restore her family, a woman returns home.
However, her stuck-up way of life annoys everyone around her.
Ep 10
Shizuka (Commandant Camille Verhoeven)
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