Huh.
Hasebe... what's wrong? Did something happen?
Are you not feeling well?
Spill it, please.
You know about the civil servant that approved Lucy's name?
Yeah, the one Yamagami-san is holding a grudge against.
That put her through hell.
The one that works at city hall.
What about them?
It was...
my dad.
May I?
Hah.
Now We're Set, a Fun Workplace Leading to Tomorrow
Thank you very much.
I wonder where Chihaya-san went...
Yamagami-kun, Yamagami-kun!
Oh, hello, sir. What did you need?
I wanted some random things done,
but all the other young'uns are missing.
Huh? So it's not just Chihaya-san,
but Miyoshi-san, Hasebe-san, and Ichimiya-san, as well?
For crying out loud, what's going on?
I guess I have no choice but to find them.
Come on, Yamagami-kun. You're coming with me.
Uh, but if I leave, too, who'll do the work...
Where do you think you're going?
Toko-san!
Why isn't anybody here?
I-I'm sorry! I'll hurry up and get them...
You're not saying you're going to look for them, are you?
I won't allow slacking off!
So I'm not going to get any work done, after all...
Chihaya-san!
I was just trying to lighten the mood...
It didn't lighten anything.
I'm sure your heart feels heavy, Hasebe-san...
Considering you were after Yamagami-san and
the person she hates the most happens to be your father.
Wow, to think that the one that your true love held a grudge
against all this time happened to be your father...
You have my condolences.
P-Please stop...
But how did you find that out?
Well...
I went back to my parents' house after my date with Lucy...
And then...
Why'd I go to my parents' place again?
This has really affected him.
Oh, right.
My sister's getting married, so I went to meet the groom.
I wonder how long it's been since I've been here...
My sister's husband, huh? He must really like weirdos.
I'll just say hi and head home.
I'm here...
Oh, Yu-kun. Welcome.
Come on, there's a futon here for you.
It's already to the point that I can't even greet him...
Jeez, you can't even greet our new family member?
That's rather rude of you.
Don't you think you gave him too much to drink?
You think so?
Can I go home now?
Don't say that.
You finally came by, so have a drink, Yutaka.
Yu-kun, was Lucy okay?
Sorry to have you come out during your date.
It's not your fault.
Lucy?
So you've finally gotten your hands on a foreigner!
Well done!
I really hate this...
She's Japanese.
Japanese? Japanese and her name is Lucy?
That's a hippie name if I've ever heard one.
So they named her Lucy...
It's not bad when I tease her about it,
but somehow it pisses me off when someone else does...
Lucy was so cute...
I wish I could have stayed with her a little longer...
That reminds me,
there were people who requested some
really weird names when I worked in the family registry and residency section.
There was a Lucy, too.
Wait, hers was even crazier...
Let's see... Last name was Yamagami, first name was Lucy Kimiko Akie—
Wow!
What?
What's the matter, Yutaka?
Was that Lucy girl the one you were on a date with?
Nah, couldn't be.
Huh?
Wait, was it?
But that's a problem that only affects your father.
You're not the actual one responsible...
You don't have to feel so down...
Why are you feeling even more down?!
S-So it's your fault...
What? So that Lucy is who you're seeing?
You really were half-assing it, just like the section manager said...
Section Manager Momoi?
He's the last person to talk.
That's insulting, actually.
I was already married by then and you two were born,
so I was working really hard...
Oh, but you were in the hospital with a high fever that day...
So I was quite worried and wasn't putting my all into my work.
Usually, I probably would have asked, "Are you really sure?"
So that means...
whatever the circumstances may be, the reason for Lucy's name is... me?!
Um...
Hah.
Chihaya-san! Please leave him alone already!
I wonder if Toko-chan is over here...
What's with the fact that you're the section manager, yet you're a bunny?!
How can you even do any work looking like that?
There's no way your subordinates can respect you looking like that!
Toko-chan is scolding my dad!
The citizens...
I need to save him without her finding out I'm his daughter!
It's because of that...
T-Toko-chan.
Kanon.
You shouldn't get in the way of their work.
Kanon...
I'm not getting in the way of their work!
I'm just lecturing him because he's dressed as a bunny!
B-But he may have his reasons...
What's with you?
You seem rather protective of him.
Could it be...
Oh, no! Did she figure it out?
That you...
like this stuffed animal?!
Talk about bad taste.
What the heck do you like about this thing?
Thank goodness Toko-chan is an idiot.
Think good and hard about this.
The guy inside this thing is an old man. An old man!
That was rough...
No kidding... My legs fell asleep.
You're a robot and that still happens?
Pardon me.
Do you know where Saya-chan is?
Out of the pan, into the fire.
I had something great to tell her.
Y-You don't have to lighten the mood anymore, Chihaya-san!
Then, Miyoshi-san, Ichimiya-san.
Why don't the two of you cheer him up?
I mean, it's not really your fault...
Your dad was the one who approved it,
and it's not like you wanted to catch that cold when you were a kid!
So you're not responsible at all!
It's not your fault, Hasebe!
Yeah.
Hasebe (son)
Hasebe (father)
But it is Hasebe's fault.
I mean, it is Hasebe's fault, but it's not Hasebe's fault...
But... Even though it's true that it's your
fault that Yamagami-san got a weird name,
she may not be that resentful...
And I've been rejected over and over because of her name...
Th-That's just an excuse!
It might just be that she doesn't like you, Hasebe-san!
Miyoshi-san, you've deepened the wound.
Oh...
Well, we can't help what's already happened.
Why don't we concentrate on when and how
we're going to explain this?
You're right. That'd be more constructive.
Do I have to tell her?
Huh?
Of course you should tell her! Logically!
But... I mean...
I don't want her to hate me.
You can't play dumb at a time like this!
I don't wanna!
I don't wanna! No! Do not want!
Are you a child?
Look here, young'uns!
You shouldn't be slacking off!
We've been through quite some trouble because of you guys, jeez.
Wh-What? Why are you staring at me?
It's not you, sir.
Huh? So it's me?
W-Well, not exactly...
L-Let's all just get back to work...
Good idea.
It seems like Hasebe-san is avoiding me for some reason.
It's like I did something bad to him the other day...
I was walking really slow,
I made him concerned about me,
and I fell...
I-I don't think that's true...
Chihaya-san even helped out, so I feel really bad.
Don't worry.
This picture is all I need.
Why did you bring that here?!
Or rather, don't enlarge it!
Anyway, you didn't do anything wrong.
Hasebe-san on the other hand...
Hasebe-san?
So he's trying to hit on you seriously,
and once he gets you to fall for him,
he'll probably dump you right after.
Is something wrong?
No, it's nothing!
I-I'm going to run to the bathroom...
She seems bothered by this.
Isn't there some way this can
be resolved peacefully without Hasebe-san being hated?
Nope.
You don't have to be so blunt!
Maybe he should explain everything as soon as possible...
That'll probably be the least painful,
but considering how Hasebe-san is,
and if Yamagami-san is more concerned about her name than we realize,
she's going to hate him.
Th-Then should we just keep it a secret?
It's only been half a day and considering how awkward it's been
with Yamagami-san, that won't be possible.
Not to mention, if she finds out he's been keeping it a secret,
she'll hate him all the more.
Wh-Why don't we compromise and just wait a little while...
I don't see a point in keeping it a secret for a time,
and that's rather shady.
People like that will be hated.
On top of everything,
the one who teased her about her name the most
was Hasebe-san, so he's going to be hated.
All is lost...
H-Hasebe-san!
G-Good morning...
Oh, Lucy. Mornin'.
He's totally normal.
I mean... it's probably normal to
act differently during a date and at work...
I'm just over thinking things and he's just being the usual Hasebe-san!
Hey, Lucy...
Yamagami-san.
Wh-Why did you just call me "Yamagami-san"?
Huh? Um... I mean, you didn't like being
called by your first name, so I felt bad...
Huh?
Um... it'd be awkward at this point,
so please call me Lucy.
She's so cute.
Oh, so you went to your parents' house, right?
How was it?
I-I'm sorry! I shouldn't be asking about your family!
No, it's not...
Ugh!
Oh, Hasebe-san.
Could you look over these documents please?
Oh, sure. Just set them over there somewhere.
R-Right.
If you'll excuse me...
Yamagami-kun, could you take care of this for me?
Huh? Uh, hello?
Yamagami-kun!
I'm sorry to keep you waiting.
Yamagami-san?
Are you all right?
Oh, I'm totally fine!
Thank you very much.
Bye bye!
Yamagami-san, go ahead and take your break.
Oh, right.
Lucy, let's go get dinner!
You're so not cute, Lucy.
Lucy!
Yamagami-san.
Is something the matter?
Oh... No, it's nothing.
How's Hasebe-san doing since?
Huh? Well...
I guess that's not an easy thing to get over.
Y-Yeah...
Hey!
Pathetic.
Apparently you weren't too serious if you're depressed over this.
I worked hard making her outfit, but, apparently, it was all for naught.
After this, please don't ever...
talk to Yamagami-san again!
Chihaya-san, you've finished him off...
She spits out acid...
For crying out loud...
Yamagami-san.
Oh, Chihaya-san. Thank you for your hard work.
Hasebe-san.
What are you doing? Talk to her.
He hasn't even recovered from the last one yet!
Hey, Chihaya-san!
A-Are you okay, Hasebe?
Hey. I think it might be better to tell her as soon as possible after all...
The longer you keep a secret, the harder it becomes to say it.
Go.
Senpai...
Your girlfriend's behind you, glaring intensely...
Don't worry about me, just go.
All right. I will!
Um...
Ichimiya-san.
What you just said sounded really cool.
R-Really?
Though I wondered what the hell you're talking about
when you're hiding me from your sister.
The phrase itself was really cool.
I'm sorry...
But, Megumi, I'll do better.
It's not just because of seeing Hasebe...
It's really hard not saying anything.
I'm sorry I'm so slow.
Ichimiya-san?
I'll tell Toko about you like I should, Megumi.
Ichimiya-san...
So, when will that be?
Huh?! Uh...
Tomorrow?
This guy...
Lucy!
H-Hasebe-san, is something wrong?
Um... I'm not really used to these things so I don't really know,
but if I did something rude on the date the other day, I'm really sorry.
That's not it!
A-After that...
After that?
Lucy.
Yes?
There's something I need to tell you.
Y-Yes? What is it?
Is he finally going to say it?!
I think... I'll just tell you... tomorrow...
It's no use...
I'm sorry.
You're having a hard time saying it
because I'm always dawdling and speaking nonsense.
No, that's not it...
It's fine!
I'm used to people saying all sorts of things because of my name.
So if you have any thoughts or concerns to say to me,
please don't hold back!
On anything other than my name!
I just can't tell Lucy that the civil servant
who approved her name was my dad!
Huh?
I totally just said it...
He just said it, but...
How unfortunate.
Very unfortunate.
So the one that approved my name was your father?
Well, um, uh...
I'm really sorry!
My dad couldn't concentrate on his work
because I had a fever,
so he ended up approving your name...
But if I hadn't had a fever, everything would have been fine,
and though it's not directly, I ended up being the reason!
He totally just went with it and said everything.
I see...
But that's not your fault, Hasebe-san.
The thing about my name...
won't be resolved very quickly,
but even I understand it wasn't your fault.
Huh? But it's because I had a fever...
Anyone can get a fever.
Well, yeah...
But...
All right, then let's just say it's your fault.
Please make it up to me.
Huh?!
It's your fault that I ended up with this weird name...
And it's your fault that I ended up thinking that
I rather like you calling me Lucy...
So please take responsibility and keep calling me Lucy.
So... um...
Lucy.
Lucy, um, I...
Hasebe-san...
You can do it!
Hasebe, there you are.
T-Tanaka-san!
Hasebe-san isn't here right at the moment.
But he's right th—
He's not! He's over here!
Hello.
I've arrived!
Hey, I was wondering where everyone was.
What are you two doing he—
Let's go over here, you two.
Senpai?
Hey!
Where did everyone...
Oh, there you—
That was rather crazy.
It was...
S-So, Lucy...
Y-Yes?
Go out with me!
No!
Not yet...
Huh?
L-Lucy, what did you just...
Hasebe!
Why are you avoiding me?!
Why are you getting in my way?
Hey!
Hasebe! Today's the day I challenge you!
Hey! Jyoji!
T-Tanaka-san, please come another day...
I don't have time for you right now!
A-Are you okay?
Toko, can I talk to you for a moment?
Huh? What?
Well...
Tch.
Listen, Tanaka-san.
You don't interrupt people when they're trying to say something important.
That's obvious, is it not?
But Hasebe...
No buts.
Okay... I'm sorry.
Chihaya-san! Please let me repay you for making my outfit!
You can ask for anything!
You said anything, right?
I'm so embarrassed, I'm going to die...
Why us, too?
Lucy!
Let's go get dinner today!
Lucy!
Let's go eat today!
Out of Order
Senpai!
Could you check this?
Why are you so enthusiastic?
All right! I got Lucy's email address!
I'm totally sending mine now!
Right now! At this very moment!
Received Messages From: Yutaka Hasebe To: Lucy sub: First Email!! Go out with me
Wha— Hasebe-san, I told you! Not yet...
Then when?
Well...
Come on, when?
I don't know! Please just stop already!
Aw, come on! When?
Come on, when?
Happy people, explode.
When, when, when?
Huh?!
Collaboration: Studio Pinoko
Thank you for watching. (From the Staff)Sorry for getting carried away! To the very end...
Megumi Chihaya Taishi Ichimiya I'm Toko Ichimiya! I'm Saya Miyoshi. Aki Toyosaki Takahiro Sakurai Okubo Rumi Mai Nakahara
Tanaka-san Lucy (Rest Omitted) Yamagami Yutaka Hasebe Kaoru Hasebe Mikako Takahashi Ai Kayano Tatsuhisa Suzuki Yu Kobayashi
Tanaka Grandson Kanon Momoi I'm Kenzo Momoi!! Old Lady, etc. Tetsuya Kakihara Rina Hidaka Rikiya Koyama Kujira
The rest will be on the website.