Satou...
...welcome back.
Thanks.
Sorry for all the trouble.
That's okay.
If you guys are ever going through a rough patch,
you can always come to me for advice.
Especially...
...Takanashi.
I don't have any problems!
Yamada, you cleared that table but you didn't wipe it down.
Episode 12 Working Girl?
Do your job right.
Y-Yamada...
...doesn’t want to be lectured when you're dressed like that.
Do you plan on being Kotori-chan permanently?
It's complicated for me, too.
So leave me alone.
Look!
The others welcome me with a smile.
Those are forced smiles!
What's up with Takanashi?
K-Katanashi has his problems.
Taneshima.
Yes?
As floor staff, where does Yamada need improvement?
How many points can I mention?
There are that many!?
Grumble
Rumble
Manager, your stomach is noisy.
Huh?
Rumble
Yamada!?
Grumble Rumble
She hasn't ordered a thing to eat all day.
Then you haven't had anything?
Yamada is on a diet.
Idiot, that's not healthy.
Beep
The sound of a machine!?
Grumble
Rumble
Sheesh. On a diet during her growing years. What's she thinking?
Well, Yamada is a girl, after all.
I'll never understand how girls think.
Don't be sad about it.
Yamada. You should really eat something...
Yamada did it!
Yamada succeeded with the slip!
Slip?
Now Yamada can eat!
What are you talking about?
Yamada will explain.
Eat first.
Taneshima said you had problems,
so Yamada wanted to help somehow...
Senpai said that?
She said, "Why don't you start by learning how to make a sales slip?"
Yamada refused to eat until correctly inputting the order.
Beep
Y-Yamada...
I don't really have many problems.
You should realize that getup is a problem in itself!
But I am happy that you're working hard.
Thank you.
Takanashi...
Now you can work the register...
Yamada is tired, so it's break time for a while!
Yamada!
Jeez. This is no good.
When even Yamada is worried about me...
I'm dressing like a girl to help sort out my feelings for Inami,
but at this rate, the days will keep going by without accomplishing anything.
Inami!
Now this is a major problem!
I even saw this in a dream... Yamada!
No, Takanashi said she wasn't Yamada...
Then who are you?
Whatever! You're cute!
What should I do?
It would be unnatural to leave suddenly
and of course I don't want him to know it's me...
I'll just have to trick him!
N-Nice to meet you.
You're Yamada, right?
I've heard a lot about you.
I-I'm Kotori...
Kotori, huh?
All right, he bought it!
Takanashi has been dressing like a girl for days now.
He and Taneshima both said there's nothing to worry about...
I just hope he's okay...
Inami!
H-He's not okay...
Y-Y-Y-Y-Yamada...
So I finally got to meet Kotori!
S-S-S-S-So I see...
Would you take a photo for posterity?
Yay!
It wouldn't be good if he found out...
Keep calm. Keep calm.
Inami, the photo is all blurry!
S-S-Sorry!
Well, even a pic like this has meaning.
R-Right...
By the way, Kotori, are you in love with anyone?
I-If I say no...
Then how about going out with me!?
I can easily imagine him saying something like that.
Y-Yes, but...
I see. What's this person like?
Um...
I'll just give a random answer.
S-Slim with short hair...
Strong but kind...
I see...
Someone like Inami, huh?
It's okay, Kotori. I'm sure your feelings will come to fruition.
The person you're in love with will accept you as you are.
Good luck...
...Takanashi!
Shoot!
You realized?
Since when?
The beginning. Even though you used a falsetto,
I could still recognize your voice.
Why did you play along?
Because you were so into the role.
I took the hint.
You don't have to take a hint like that!
Still, you look just like a girl.
But then you were my first crush!
Actually, when I was little, my mom brought me with her to your house.
I fell in love with the girl playing in the garden.
Don't tell me...
My mom told me you were the fourth child in the Takanashi family...
I only found out recently that the fourth child is a boy!
So you've been dressing up as a girl since you were little
and even now... huh?
Yeah. It's okay!
But have peace of mind, Takanashi.
As a gentleman and your buddy, I accept you as you are.
I hope Takanashi is all right...
Yamada is an idiot... that is, dense... but I don't know...
He's not all right.
So he found out...
Well, I didn't think I'd be able to fool him forever...
W-What is it?
With a development like this, he's always around to secretly maneuver and get involved...
Come to think of it...
Souma!
Here, dish is up.
S-Sorry!
True, recently...
...he has been quiet.
He's been so quiet that I forgot he's here.
When I think back on recent events...
You're cute, Kotori.
Want to release a photo album?
How do you feel right now? Come on, tell me!
Or like that...
Satou, congratulations!
When's the wedding? How many kids do you want? Just kidding!
Or like that...
Since he is a voyeur...
I hope you don't get mad at me for not doing that.
Please don't read my mind.
Oh, what's the harm?
Unless you're the type that gets excited when someone watches you?
Annoyed
You're annoying.
Souma? I think he's acting normally...
He isn't secretly watching you?
Don't worry.
Although Souma is good at stuff like that so even if he is watching,
I might not even notice.
Satou, don't get the wrong idea!
I just happened to be thinking of you and...
W-What?
Forgive me!
Sure.
Souma? I have nothing to do with Souma.
He's trouble.
I-If anything, I'd think he might have targeted you for surveillance.
Y-Yeah...
I knew it! Souma, you're spying...
It was just a sudden impulse...
Senpai!
I wanted a photo of Kotori so badly...
Souma? He's normal.
If anything, he's kinder than usual.
Kind?
Recently, he often buys us sweets.
That's right, come to think of it!
He's rich.
Rich...
Did he somehow get his hands on dirty money?
You really don't trust him, do you?
So he seems to be acting differently...
How vexing.
You distrust me that much?
Naturally.
I just want everyone to have a good time...
...every day here at Wagnaria.
All of my dear friends!
Liar!
You two understand, don't you?
Understand what?
That with the same members here all the time,
there's no way we can just all get along all the time.
So I've stepped back and am trying not to rock the boat.
S-Souma. I'm sorry.
It's just that what you do on a daily basis is so evil...
You can say that again.
Is it really that bad?
Anyway, I apologize for suspecting you.
Sorry.
That's okay. As long as you understand...
Todoroki
Taneshima Album
These are...
...photo albums?
Don't get the wrong idea.
I used the extra pay from filling in for Satou
to buy a sophisticated camera with a zoom lens.
I secretly filmed from afar so as not to rock the boat.
I had so much fun that I made albums.
It's not like I was trying to keep it a secret...
Wait!
Todoroki Album
That hurts...
I don't trust you one bit.
Taking secret photos is one thing.
But taking all of these...
We're confiscating these.
You two are secret lechers!
Good grief. Now he's a stalker, making photo albums for himself alone?
Albums on all of the Wagnaria members.
You should call them "Wagnarialbums!"
That makes them sound charming.
I see!
You're clever, Aoi!
Right? Like this...
Yamada, Taneshima...
Matsumoto, Otoo...
Yamada, Takanashi, Yamada, Inami...
Yamada, Yamada, Satou, Yamada, Yachiyo, Yamada, Yamada, Manager!
Yamada, Yamada...
There are lots of shots of Yamada!
Popura, after your shift is over, I need to talk to you,
so would you stay behind?
Sure.
What are you looking at?
Everyone's albums!
Everyone's albums...
Nice. I want one, too.
Then let's make it 80% Satou, 10% Manager, and 10% the rest.
I-It's fine the way it is!
Are you sure?
Yes. I want an album with everyone in it.
Here you are.
This?
Actually, I already made one.
Take good care of it.
I will. Thank you, Souma.
There aren't any photos of you, Souma.
That's what happens when you're the cameraman.
Well, break is over, so why don't we get to work?
You're enthusiastic about it, Aoi!
Recently Yamada has been given various responsibilities.
Right, Yachiyo?
That's right.
The next generation Chief of Wagnaria will be Yamada!
Thanks for the vote of confidence...
But Aoi has remembered a lot of new duties.
Work is fun now that Yamada knows how to do the register slip.
From now on, Yamada is really going to grow!
Yamada's motivation is coming along slowly!
It's coming after Yamada quit!
Freeze
That motivation is way too slow.
But I'm happy.
Before, Aoi couldn't do anything, but she's grown little by little.
And Mahiru is okay around males now...
At first, Takanashi was levelheaded and serious,
but his expression has progressively softened...
...l-like a girl's!?
Yachiyo, it's okay! A-Anyway, it's okay!
Let me handle Katanashi!
Popura...
As Katanashi's senpai, I'll lead him down the correct path!
Popura...
You've grown too.
My height!?
Satou, Yachiyo gave me a compliment!
She said I've grown!
Yachiyo is great, isn't she?
She watches over everyone, you know?
As long as she's around, I'll feel secure.
Satou?
Even though you haven't grown at all... At least your height.
I'm not little!
Jeez! Thanks a lot, Satou...
Sorry to keep you waiting, Yachiyo...
...and Kyoko?
A-Am I in trouble?
No! That's not it.
Listen, Popura...
I'm going to quit.
W-Why!? After all, you've started going out with Satou...
...and you got permission from Kyoko...
...and this is such a happy place to work...
Popura...
Even though you can make out all you want here!?
W-We don't often make out here!
It's because I'm blessed, Popura.
Satou, Kyoko, you...
I'm very happy here because you're all here with me.
You taught me a lot, and not just about work.
But I want to grow more...
...so I can use what I've learned.
I want to strike out on my own.
Yachiyo...
I'll miss you, but I'll be rooting for you! Good luck!
Thank you, Popura.
And I'm thinking I'll make you the next chief after Yachiyo leaves.
M-M-M-M-Me!?
Yeah. We'll have two chiefs, one for the casual part-timers,
one for the regular part-timers. You'll be the casual part-time chief.
I think you're the right choice too, Popura.
I-I can't do that!
But think of the other possible members.
Do you think any of them could do it?
I think I'm the only one...
I'm not going to quit right away. I just want you to be mentally prepared.
Did you know, Satou?
Yeah. Yachiyo told me.
I wonder if I can actually do a decent job as chief.
You?
You think I can't handle it because I'm a kid, don't you!?
I didn't say anything yet.
After Yachiyo quits, I wonder if the rest of us can get by...
What's wrong, Taneshima?
Aoi...
What made you gloomy, Taneshima!?
What's wrong, Taneshima? You look down.
Inami, do you think I can become like Yachiyo?
Like Yachiyo?
Why, sure! I mean, you're already about the same, aren't you?
R-Really!?
To compare, look at me...
I'm flat as a board...
I'm not talking about my chest!
Is she okay? I hope it isn't a heavy burden for her.
Maybe I should wait a little longer.
You just told her yesterday... Watch over her for a while.
But she'll be okay. Taneshima has grown, too.
Satou...
Except for her height.
Do you really have to mention that?
I'm anxious about several things! I'm anxious!
I wish Yachiyo wouldn't quit.
If I talk to her, maybe she'll change her mind...
I want to strike out on my own.
Senpai...
Even though Yachiyo is doing her best... I'm like a little girl.
I'm... I'm a little girl!
I'm little!
Senpai!
I have to do my best, too. I have to hang in there!
She called herself little! She's facing reality!
I have to win over everyone and become a first-rate chief!
Senpai is cool!
I have to do my best so Yachiyo can quit with peace of mind!
Senpai, you're really making an effort, huh? Very cool.
Y-You think so?
I'm behind you all the way.
If there's anything I can help you with or
if you're worried about something, I'm your man.
Worried...
Is there something? Tell me about it if you don't mind.
Katanashi, how long are you going to dress like a girl?
It was me...
I wanted to watch over you! That's what I was thinking, but...
The stuffed animals at that variety store are so cute...
Huh. Cool.
It's a little hard to find though.
I'll try looking for it next time.
Those are girls! Your conversation has become 100% girl talk!
Of course I'm worried!
S-Sorry.
But it's fine! It's not like I feel a compulsion to dress up like a girl.
I-It's to gauge my feelings for Inami!
That's what you said before, but I don't see any connection.
And my mother...
Another reason!?
My mother...
...hasn't done anything!
Katanashi, open your eyes. Realize that you're wandering off course!
I-I'm not wandering!
Jeez! Get a grip, Katanashi!
If you stay as Kotori forever...
...your Kotori aura will absorb me and get bigger!
That's ridiculous, but I don't want that!
Senpai...
I'm not straying off course.
Huh? Takanashi, I thought you got off early today.
I was... just about to change.
Dressing up as a girl
and having contact with Inami in her natural state...
I pretty much know how I feel...
W-What's wrong?
Nothing... U-Um, Inami...
Which do you like better, me in this girl form or my original male self?
Of course you like me as a girl better, right?
I-I think I like you better... as a boy.
U-Um, sorry!
Of course, when it comes to safety, you're better as a girl...
But as for my personal feelings,
I think I'm more interested in you as a boy...
Interested...!
Interes...
U-Um, not to change the subject,
but I tried going to that variety store you mentioned the other day,
except I didn't know the area so I got lost!
Well, I'll get changed.
O-Oh, right. Good work!
I'll go back to being a man from tomorrow's shift.
Let's go to that variety store together next time.
I invited her...
I was so embarrassed!
I couldn't even look at her face!
Senpai, Inami, everyone else here, I'm sorry I made you worry.
I'm not going to dress up like a girl anymore!
From tomorrow, as a man again, I'll go up to Inami...
Suddenly cold...
So you know how you feel.
That's good. I've waited so long... Souta.
Katanashi was defeated once, but the real thing is back!
Finally, the last battle is here!
Episode 13 Midday Duel