namida no ame ga hoo wo tataku
涙の雨が頬をたたく
The rain of tears fall onto my cheeks,
tabi ni utsukushiku
たびに美しく
making the journey beautiful.
kudaranai ruuru kara, hamidasezu ni naiteita
くだらないルールから、はみ出せずに泣いていた
Set unto unreasonable rules, unable to hold back my tears I cried.
bouyake sugita mirai chizu
ぼうやけすぎった未来地図
The map to the future was much too blurred.
surihette kokoro wo ume takute
磨り減って心を埋めたくて
Wanting to fill my worn out heart,
atsumeta iranai mono bakari
集めた要らないものばかり
I gathered nothing but useless things I did not want.
bye bye ano itoshiki hibi wa
バイバイあの愛しき日々は
Bye bye to those lovely days,
modori wa shinai kara
戻りはしないから
because they won't be coming back.
hiraite yuku chiisaku tojita kokoro ga
開いて行く小さく閉じたココロが
It's opening up, my small closed up heart...
yoru no sumi de shizuka ni
夜の隅で静かに
...quietly in the recess of the night.
irodzuiteku motto fukaku yasashiku
色付いてく もっと深く優しく
More colourful, profound, and kinder.
asa no hikari wo uke de
朝の光を受けで
Letting the day's light cover me.
namida no ame ga hoo wo tataku
涙の雨が頬をたたく
The rain of tears fall onto my cheeks,
tabi ni utsukushiku
旅に美しく
making the journey beautiful.
Landlady! Landlady!
I'll go get the young master!
Are the customers all that matter to you?
That's just how this job is.
We'll identify who the reporter is, give them the best service we have to offer,
and fire ourselves right into a high spot in the rankings!
I'm supposed to help with cooking, but I still can't make anything.
I can't help out at all. So I thought, maybe if...
Treating all customers as equals,
and showing the same level of hospitality to all...
That's how our landlady does things.
And that's what Kissui Inn is all about!
Episode 9
Kissui Inn's Longest Day Ever
Note: Everyone in his call history is Ohana.
The 2:15 train to Morita stationed at platform nine will depart shortly.
Well, it looks like things are getting into full swing.
Next up, we'll have a performance by the friends...
...of the bride!
If you will!
Huh?
He's not here.
Excuse me for interrupting.
Tohru-san?
Um... he's about this tall, with messy hair.
Ah, though maybe it'll be neat today.
C-Can I please have a look at the list of guests?
We're not really allowed to...
Sorry to bother you.
Ow...
Ah, Nako-chan!
Have you brought the guests in the Camellia Room some snacks?
Not yet. Sorry.
Excuse me...
Yes?
We asked you for a large yukata, didn't we?
Ah, forgive me!
I'll bring one to you right away!
Thank you.
I'll be with you in a moment.
Ah, can you deal with the snacks?
Y-Yes!
Hello?
Ah, Ohana-chan?
Where Tohru-san is?
Yes. She's wondering if you have any information on what room the ceremony...
...is taking place in, or anything else of the sort.
I'm not sure...
I remember him saying it was a classmate's wedding,
but he didn't mention anything else.
I suppose not. Sorry to bother you. Thanks, Minchi.
Ren-san, I've finished chopping the vegetables!
R-Right!
Hello? Ohana-chan?
She said that it's a classmate's wedding, but she doesn't know anything else.
What should I do?
There's no way I'm going to find Tohru-san at this rate.
K-K-Kou...
Ohana?
Y-Yeah.
Sorry, I didn't have time to return your calls.
Don't worry about it.
You seem busy. Are you okay?
Y-Yeah, I'm...
Well, no, not really.
Huh?
And then I ran out, saying I'd fetch Tohru-san.
I feel like such a fool.
I hadn't even thought about how I'd find him.
And even if I brought him back, there'd be no guarantee...
...that things would actually go okay.
Everything will be fine.
It's not like you ever really thought...
...things through in the past.
And you've been doing just fine like that.
Ohana, you...
When you do whatever you believe is best,
things always seem to work out.
Just keep doing that and you'll be fine.
Kou-chan...
You're right!
Everything will be fine!
Thanks, Kou-chan!
Ah, no, as long as I was useful...
You're amazing!
You really are amazing, Kou-chan!
I can't believe you called me just as I was starting to lose hope!
Oh, sorry, was there something else you wanted?
Not really, but...
Ohana, where are you right now?
Where the ceremony's taking place.
Ah, I see...
And where is that, exactly?
Um... I'm in the city.
The hotels here really are amazing!
The city?!
Yeah. Where are you?
I can hear lots of sound in the background.
F-Forget it.
It's nothing.
Kou-chan, thank you so much.
You're always so kind to me.
You're always doing your best to cheer me up,
even when we're so far apart.
N-No, that's what I wanted to...
I'll do my best!
I can't be moping around like this...
...when you're there cheering me on.
R-Right...
Yeah!
Just watch! I'm going to find Tohru-san!
And we're going to win this battle!
Good luck.
Be sure to win. For my sake too.
Huh? What do you mean?
You've got to fight your own battles, Kou-chan!
Yeah, I guess so.
See you.
What am I doing?
Huh?
Now that I think about it, hasn't the customer in the Paulownia Room been here before?
The one you're in charge of.
When?
It must be about two years ago now.
That was before I came here.
Ah!
What's that?
Here he is! Onodera-san.
Look, his name's here.
Hey, you're right.
Where'd you get that notebook?
Oh no! It says that their daughter doesn't eat fish!
I have to tell the chef!
But... that notebook...
Excuse me, but can I ask the ages of the bride and groom?
W-What?
Can I ask the ages of the bride and groom?
Forget the guest list. Please just tell me how old they are!
Please!
I found you.
Why?
How?
It's thanks to Kou-chan.
Hey, what's going on?!
Um... please just come with me. For Kou-chan's sake.
What're you talking about?
Hmm...
The next one back to the city...
...isn't due for forty minutes.
Ohana?
Kou-chan!
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
Huh?
What do you mean "huh"?
I can't thank you enough!
I found him! I found Tohru-san!
It's all thanks t-
Hey, what're you doing?
S-Sorry, I'll be right there.
Right where?
Ah, Kou-chan?
Right where?!
Huh? Kissui Inn, of course!
The real battle begins here.
I need to prepare myself.
Ah, sorry for rambling like this. I'll mail you later.
That's a relief...
Coming, coming!
Hello, you've reached Kissui Inn.
Prepare a massage for the customers in the Moon Room.
Right this instant!
Time is money, right?
Also, I'm counting on you to provide entertainment...
...for the guests in the Wave Room during dinner.
I'm sorry, but unfortunately we don't have any vacancies tonight.
I see...
No, don't worry about it.
See you later.
What am I doing?
Sorry to keep you waiting.
A helmet?
The supervisor at the parking lot lent me it.
I'm really sorry.
I got caught up thinking that everything would be fine if I brought you back.
It completely slipped my mind that I'd be dragging you...
...away from a friend's wedding.
You came here because you thought it'd be best for the inn, right?
Y-Yeah.
Then there's no problem.
You've placed a lot of faith in me.
I'll do my best to repay it.
Huh?
Let's go.
I can't help but feel like I've heard those words somewhere before.
Hurry up.
Yes!
tsuki ga terasu kaeri michi
On the moonlit way home
Thank you, Tohru-san!
koen wo toori sugiru to
Upon passing by the park
What?
Thank you!
kisoku tadashi kono yurari ni wa
"Where did all the swinging days go"
Hold on tight, now!
doko ni iru no wa ima wo kasanete
I ask myself over and over.
U-Umm...
doko de no ame wo surihete
Where did we hide from the rain
Excuse me.
suna ni ashi oto wo nokoshite
Where did we leave our tracks in the sand
ima sonna koto kangaeru to yappari sukoshi nakisou ni naru
When I think about where those days went, I feel like crying.
loop suru image e nukedashite
Conjuring up these looping images
saigo ni wa hitotsu dato kimi ga iu
At the last moment, the one thing you said was...
The oversized helmet was full of a scent I had never smelled before.
boku ga tsukutta sekai ni wa
In the world that I have created
iyana nioi ga tarinakute
There won't be any malodor
Is this... what a boy's head smells like?
todoki souna ashita sae mo kega terakute
It will reach and illuminate even tomorrow
Would Kou-chan's...smell like this too?
Tsukikage ni satte aruite to
As you walk on, with the moon's shadow at your back,
Buranko wa tsuki ni kakete shimaou
I'll hook my swing onto the moon.
Yurari yoru wo yurashite
And, gently rocking back and forth,
Kimi to arukou
will swing through the night and walk with you.
Umm... Minchi said that there's something...
...a little odd about Ren-san today.
Got it.
Miyagishi Tohru, awaiting orders.
I'm sorry I'm late.
Ren-san.
Right. Get to work immediately.
Yes sir!
How'd you find him?
It's all thanks to Kou-chan.
Who?
It's sort of a long story.
Then forget it.
You're supposed to say, "I don't mind. Let's hear it."
Get back to work, already.
Ren-san, is it okay if we leave the frying to Minko?
Sure.
Minko!
R-Right.
Fry the tempura.
Huh?
What? You can't even do that?
What have you been watching all this time?
Yes!
I mean, yes, I can do it!
I'll do it. Let me do it.
Right.
At that moment, I could swear I heard the sound of something grinding into motion.
I see...
Was it helpful?
Yes!
I'd expect no less from the landlady.
She really is amazing.
I keep a notepad of my own, you know.
Really?
What? There's no need to be so surprised.
Let's get to work.
Um... Tomoe-san...
I know, I know.
"Treating all customers as equals,
and showing the same level of hospitality to all...
That's how our landlady does things.
And that's what Kissui Inn is all about!"
Right?
Yeah!
Ah, my bad.
Bamboo
There.
This is our inn's speciality.
Special bamboo.
Go ahead.
Thank you.
I hope you enjoy your stay.
Yum!
Ren-san, this is done.
Right. I need you to knead the dough next.
Yes sir!
Six... Seven... Eight...
It's making a different sound now!
R-Right!
Can you sample my tempura?
Sure.
Here you go.
It's good. Go for it.
Right.
Have you learned how the sound of the oil changes?
Yes!
Oh, when did you come in?
W-What are you doing?!
Just enjoying the warmth here.
What's that supposed to mean?
Warmth, huh?
Well, it certainly wasn't bad for a first timer.
We're not talking about tempura!
So, will you tell us why you're here already?
I came to get the tempura.
Wait a bit.
It'll be done soon.
Good evening! Are you enjoying yourself?
Y-Yeah...
Are you sure you're enjoying yourself, dear customer?
Yeah, right there.
Good night!
See you later!
Right!
And so, we finally said goodnight to our long, hard...
...day without the landlady.
Ohana-chan, the customers from the Moon Room are checking out.
Yes!
Thank you for everything.
Please come again!
If they were the undercover reporters, we're definitely in for a high score!
It doesn't matter who the reporters were.
We gave our all for every single customer.
But it's the final grade that matters.
Right, right.
Ohana-chan, there's still work to be done.
Okay!
Is this the last of your luggage?
Thank you very much, Miss.
You didn't have to go to all that trouble.
Not at all. Have you had a relaxing stay?
Yes.
I'm glad.
My daughter suddenly announced yesterday that...
...we'd be staying here, so it was a bit hectic.
Really?
She said it had something to do with her work.
Mother...
Ah, I wasn't supposed to mention that, was I?
It's fine now.
You had a nice time, right, Mum?
It really was so relaxing.
Thank you so much!
We'd better get going.
Right.
Let me help you.
Thank you.
Kou-chan, it really didn't matter who the undercover reporters were.
We treat every customer with the same warmth.
Hey, Kou-chan...
Thanks to you, I was able to give my all, too.
Thank you.
Kouichi-kun?
Yes?
Do you have the new item that came in yesterday?
Yes, I'll bring it right away!
Really?
Yep!
And as soon as she laid eyes on me, she practically passed out.
It was pretty mad.
Don't be mean. I pushed myself really hard.
This is good!
It's really good tempura.
She's back, everyone.
Thank you.
Welcome back, Landlady!
I'm home.
I can see my dreams just within reach
yume o miru sukoshi te maede
I wonder what was left behind?
oitekita mono wa nan dake
I don't want to forget, but...
wasurete shimaitaku wa nai kedo
...it's been so long
toki yori gutto
All that's left on the edge of my memory...
kioku no somi ni kabu noha
...are nothing but the faint flowing colors of sepia
fuwari bon yaketa sepia iro
In front of my eyes, on the other side of my present days...
me no mae wo fusagu hibi no mukou
...they are gradually flowing away
sukoshi zutsu tooku
Why am I so short of breath?
daitai nande iki o kirashite
It must be because I'm running
hashitterun darou
I will continue picking up speed...
SPEED agete yuku no
...afraid of stopping
tachi tomaru koto ga kowakute
My heartbeat quickens as you reach it
hayaku naru kodou ni fure
How else can I know you're here?
koko ni iru dou kashikame ka?
The tiny flame deep within my heart..
kokoro no oku no chiisana
...begins to rely on you a little at a time...
kouen ni kimi o sugashita wa
...in anticipation of a world with clear skies...
zutsu mikomu sekai ga hare
...in the boundless tomorrow.
hirogaru yo ashita e
No, it's not like that, Ohana-chan!
You can't do everything on your own.
Come home, Ohana.
Kissui Inn is just fine without someone like me.
A Slight Fever
Episode 10