Good morning.
- Takanashi! - Takanashi!
Katanashi!
For a second there, you didn't recognize me, did you?
Episode 13 Midday Duel
So you ditched your girl gear, huh, Katanashi?
Yes. Sorry to make everybody worry.
I see... Good.
What's wrong?
For some reason, it feels like you've changed somehow.
In what way?
Um...
Like you've matured?
I think I look older without makeup.
Kotori had glamor, but Yamada supposes the good old Takanashi is best.
Hey, Yamada!
Huh?
How do you manage to keep doing...
No, this is the usual Takanashi.
Except he asked me out on a date.
I see. That must have been a dream.
...get the broom and dustpan!
R-Right!
Sheesh...
Y-Yeah, it had to have been a dream.
What's wrong, Inami?
Oh, it seems like I'm having trouble distinguishing between dreams and reality.
I hope you're not gonna be half-asleep on the job.
By the way, about our plan... What's a good day for you?
It really happened!
A-A-A-Anytime works for me!
Then how about next Sunday?
Sure! That's fine!
Takanashi is acting a little...
Hey! Yamada!
You are acting weird, Takanashi!
How do you figure?
A-At a glance, you look the same...
but when Yamada screwed up, your "Hey, Yamada!" came in late.
Somehow...
Somehow what?
N-Nothing.
Oh?
I-Inami.
Um...
What's wrong, Yamada?
Does Takanashi seem strange to you?
Yes, I felt it, too...
Right?
But more than anything, my heart is going pitter-pat!
You can't make a sound judgment like that!
Souma!
Takanashi is being weird.
And you want me to keep an eye on him.
Souma!
You'll keep an eye on him while recording him for fun.
Guilty as charged.
Yamada is a little anxious about that,
but if Souma says he'll do it, he will watch over Takanashi.
But if Takanashi isn't quite himself...
then he won't notice if Yamada slacks off a bit, right?
What kind of wiping is that?! Don't cut corners!
But this is one thing and that's another.
Oh, Aoi. I'm glad you're here.
I want to ask you for a little favor.
Ask Yamada?
It's a job that only you can do, Aoi.
It sounds kind of cool!
I have a bad feeling.
Souma, say cheese!
What kind of pose is that?
What's the camera for?
Actually, Yachiyo said...
There aren't any photos of Souma in the album. I want one...
So she asked Yamada to take it.
Forget it! Not on your life!
Why are you so opposed to it?
Do you have some deep-seated reason or something?
I'm embarrassed!
That's a very shallow reason!
Anyway, you're not taking my picture.
Souma, Yamada won't give up!
You're going out with Takanashi today, right?
Y... ah...
You're cute, Mahiru.
This may be a dream.
Don't do that!
You'll leave a mark on your cheek.
Try a different way to check if you're dreaming.
I felt that!
So you're not dreaming, right?
Don't stay out too late.
Okay. See you later.
Oh, that's right...
Your father said he's coming back home today.
Mahi...
Hello. You have business here?
Please, take your time.
See you later.
Treats her own father like a guest...
W-Welcome home, dear.
Mahiru...
N-No. She just wasn't thinking...
Mahiru just...
Dear...
Mahiru... Mahiru just greeted a man!
You're not bothered that you got blown off, huh?
I see...
Mahiru has recovered to the point where she can greet males.
That sets my mind at ease a bit.
Maybe that's also thanks to Takanashi.
You've certainly mellowed out, dear.
And I'm glad.
Now I don't have to worry if Mahiru gets a boyfriend.
Yeah...
I take that back.
Huh?
I'm so nervous. B-But I'm going on a d-date!
What's the point if I'm tense about it? Yeah!
F-For now I'll breathe deeply.
And try not to look around.
Try not to...
Sorry, I was running... late.
You don't have to do that!
I-I got a little nervous.
Please don't talk with that on your head.
S-Sorry.
So first, why don't we...
...relax for a few minutes?
S-Sorry.
That's okay. There's no rush.
Does Takanashi seem strange to you?
Really?
He seems like his usual self.
Well, he does look a little weird.
Something seems off.
That's it! Asking me out on a date itself was crazy!
Although it makes me sad to think that!
Is something wrong?
Uh-uh. In fact, I was wondering the same thing about you.
With me?
Y-Yes.
I mean, you suddenly asked me out on a date... and like that...
S-S-S-Sorry!
It looks like I had the wrong idea!
Y-You were going there anyway, right?
You didn't mean this as a date, right?
No. This is a date.
It is a date?!
I-I see... It's a date...
A date, huh?
A date...
W-Who are you, sir?
I thought you had business at the house.
My wallet...
Inami, this is your father.
You mean your father?!
No, I mean... your father.
I-I'm sorry, Dad.
That's okay. It's been a long time.
After all the terrible things I did to you...
I'm just grateful that you still called me "Dad".
Dad...
But Mahiru...
This isn't good!
Dad!
How dare you trick my daughter?!
Dad, stop it!
S-Stay out of my business!
More importantly...
the issue is that you lied to your mother
and said you were going out with Takanashi!
Don't you feel bad for your mother as well as Takanashi?!
W-What should I do?
I can't tell him the truth.
My own daughter used the name of a dear friend to lie...
That's me.
I'm Takanashi.
The last time we met, I was dressed like a girl.
How manly!
I apologize for tricking you.
Now that you mention it, yeah...
That voice...
I see... Mahiru wasn't lying.
Aw, jeez. What a relief!
That's no explanation!
I know, right?
Just because I was somewhat of a difficult person to deal with...
you got by me by dressing like a girl.
So you took advantage, making us all think you were a girl,
fooling my precious daughter!
You lied to my daughter, then arranged a s-secret date!
You can see how a father would be angry, right?
Your argument is so sound that I can say nothing in my defense!
You're wrong, Dad!
I'm the one who asked Takanashi to dress like a girl that time!
And I'm the one...
who fell in love with him.
Anyway, none of it is Takanashi's fault!
Inami... I appreciate the intention
but if you cover for me that much...
Bastard!
I knew it...
All right, fine. Go ahead and hit me.
I-Inami...
H-Hitting him was a little...
T-That was Mahiru Inami's last androphobic punch!
Maybe!
You didn't have to use the last one on your father.
It's okay!
Fathers and daughters use fists to understand each other!
What kind of family is that?!
Anyway, sir, are you hurt or...
No, no, he's fine.
He's always been that way.
Dad...
Inami is making real contact with a male!
Mahiru...
And it looks like his daughter's punch made him realize something!
That punch...
It wasn't the stinging punch full of malice that I raised you to use against men.
It's become a kind punch packed with restraint and affection.
You've grown, Mahiru.
You've grown and weakened!
You understand me, Dad.
I don't fully understand.
The person who put the finishing touch on that punch
was none other than Takanashi.
The person who created that punch can't be a bad guy.
Like they say, the fist is more eloquent than the mouth.
Oh, Dad.
There are places where the conversation went crazy
but I think it's heartwarming.
I apologize, Ms. Takanashi... I mean, just Takanashi.
It's okay.
I've been a terrible father,
but from now on, as Mahiru's dad, I'm asking you to take good care...
I don't know about a guy who cross-dresses...
I know, right?
Just go home, Dad.
But he's a transvestite, Mahiru.
Just go!
I'm sorry about today. My father...
No, I'm glad you reconciled.
It's a relief, in more ways than one.
By the way, um...
Yes?
I guess...
my dad has given his blessing for me to do what I want with my body,
but I wonder if it is okay...
It's not okay!
I didn't think so!
I-I didn't mean it like that!
W-What's wrong?
Nothing. Um... I'm going home.
Let's do this another day!
Sure.
Our plan was derailed...
but the way Takanashi reacted just now was more like him,
which kind of makes me feel relieved.
But why has he been acting more manly recently?
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You did it, huh?
You worked things out with your father!
T-That's right.
You not only touched Takanashi but your father too,
which means you're all but cured of your androphobia.
Then, Taneshima...
Right!
Go ahead!
Easy for you to say.
If Souma touches you, then you're totally cured!
Start by shaking hands.
Shake hands, shake hands, shake hands, shake hands!
You two...
Why me all the time?! Why not use Satou?!
Souma.
I have Yachiyo and I can't afford to make her worry about me.
Would you not brag about your relationship at a time like this?
Wait!
Souma, you have Yamada, your cute little sister!
Please don't make this any more complicated!
Yamada is worried about you.
If you got punched, Yamada would be sad.
On the other hand, you're pretty strong, so it'll be okay.
Could we just drop this?
I-I can't.
I don't have the confidence yet.
Where there's a will, there's a way, Inami.
My shift ends at 8 tonight, so I'm going back to work.
Inami, you coward!
Do your best next time!
Souma, you coward.
Shut up.
Souma?!
Thank you for before.
Sorry you backed off because I was squeamish.
Souma...
You're like a newborn deer.
Shall we continue from before?
You mean shaking hands?
No, your hands are really meant for Takanashi.
B.S. He's just too scared to touch you.
Souma...
She bought it.
There. I'm touching you right now.
And now both of us are fine, right?
Souma... is cool?
So see you around.
T-Thank you!
Satou, I touched Inami...
What are you doing?!
Sorry. I thought you were an imposter.
I'm the real thing!
Recently, you and Takanashi have been making a real effort,
so I figured I'd better try a little harder, too!
But that being said...
the basic lesson is it's better to stay away from her.
Duly noted.
Popura.
Yachiyo. Is the register closed?
Yes. Can I have a minute?
I'm thinking that it's about time to tell everyone about us. Okay?
Yeah! Sure!
Really?
Chief, you're quitting?
Yes. I've been thinking for a while now
of becoming independent from Kyoko and the restaurant.
You and Mahiru have settled down, so it seems like now is a good time.
And Yamada has grown to become a perfect floor staff member, right?
R-Right. Maybe.
I'll miss you, but I'm rooting for you, Yachiyo!
Yamada too!
Thanks, you two.
This is a job for Yamada!
A camera?
Let's take a group picture for Yachiyo!
That would be wonderful!
Souma!
You can't escape anymore!
Please cooperate in making a memory for Yachiyo!
I hate getting my picture taken.
Since that's your attitude,
Yamada will use her power to make you change your mind!
Yamada isn't little!
What are you doing?
Yamada is reminding you of all our shared memories
so you'll feel like taking a group photo.
Incidentally, this is Yamada's impression of Taneshima saying,
"I'm not little!" after Satou has messed up her hair.
That's a terrible impression.
Yachiyo with her butt caught in a box when Satou confessed his love!
Aoi!
Takanashi and Inami colliding while holding boxes!
- Yamada! - Yamada!
And...
Yamada likes Souma.
Yamada wants Souma to be in a photo with everyone.
Yamada is embarrassed at Satou's love confession scene, too!
Yamada...
Well? What do you think of everyone's memories?
None of those memories have anything to do with me.
But Yamada won't give up!
Yamada will replay more memories!
Let's just take the photo together, Souma.
For posterity's sake, Souma.
- Let's take it! - Let's take it!
Let's take a picture, Souma!
When did everyone become my enemy?!
All right, fine! I'll take the damn photo!
Everybody happy?
Then let's call Mr. Otoo and his wife over for a group shot!
But then who's gonna take it?!
I will!
You too, Matsumoto.
We're taking a normal group photo.
O-Okay! I'll be in it. It's only normal!
Where's your wife?
She's missing at the moment.
I'll print it!
Manager.
Who's going to be the chief after Chief Todoroki leaves?
I'm thinking we'll have two,
one for the afternoon part-timers, one for the regular part-timers.
And the casual part-time chief will be...
Excuse me, Mamimo Electric here.
Look, the electrician is here!
You better talk to him now, Kyoko!
Senpai?
I'm dodging the issue.
Yachiyo is going to worry about me again. But...
Senpai!
Katanashi!
What's wrong?
Have more confidence in yourself.
You're the next chief.
Kyoko told you?
No.
But I figured it was you.
I don't have confidence though...
I just keep worrying about it like this.
I have very little spirit, too.
You're not little, Senpai!
That's just your height!
Why do you have to emphasize that?!
I think Yamada and Inami are doing their best
MAN
because they're following your lead.
I'm sure Souma would attest to that, too.
Satou finds tranquility in teasing you.
I kind of object to that.
And me too...
You invited me to start working here,
gave me advice on various problems and encouraged me.
I think that's why I've been able to grow.
R-Really?
So it'll be okay.
All you have to do is be yourself.
I don't have to change anything?
After all, you're always my precious senpai.
Thank you, Katanashi!
Takanashi, I'm going to get ready.
Okay. I'll change and wait for you outside.
Right. Got it.
Even if it's a little at a time, everyone's doing their best.
I still don't have confidence,
but I can't stop to worry about it!
All right! I'll work hard tomorrow, too!
I'd better learn from Senpai and face myself head on, too.
Sorry I'm late.
Huh?
Takanashi?
Something's come up so I had to go home. - Takanashi
Takanashi?
NEWS FLASH!
News flash!
Attacked by a powerful enemy while on a journey!
Struggling through various predicaments!
ENEMIES
And courageous comrades who help the brave soldier!
PREDICAMENT
The soldier ventures forth, tracing the path of a vanished friend!
COMRADES
The moving conclusion to the Wagnaria series!
Wagnaria's final special!
Load of the Takanashi!
Coming soon to TV!
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It's a one-hour special!
EXTENDED ONE-HOUR SPECIAL!!
That's not little!
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