Did you go off somewhere?
Yeah... Everyone seemed kinda busy, so I went and hung out over there.
Thank you for coming today.
You were a great help.
Well, this is my stage!
I'll come whenever!
And besides, just looking at your sweets makes my imagination run wild, Mari!
I just want to break out into dance!
But today is special.
I have something I want to tell you, Mari.
What might that be?
I finally passed an audition for a musical!
I did it!
Congratulations, Linda.
I still have things I can do, too.
No, not can... I will find them!
What is, what is? What is love?
Could it be starting? Sweet romance.
Popping into my head over and over again.
I keep thinking of you.
When I'm asleep and when I'm awake.
Why am I so obsessed? Endless play.
Because I can't tell anyone
my feelings are on silent mode.
So it's bitter & sweet!
Baby baby! Each time our eyes meet
this pain in my chest keeps getting worse...
I don't understand!
Tell me, tell me! Why do I feel
like the the distance between us is slowly changing?
Help me, help me! There's no turning back.
But where should I be heading to?
What is, what is? What is love?
Start the countdown. Three, two, one!
This is probably it!? Sweet romance!
One chiffon cake, and a Mont Blanc...
Also, a tarte tatin, if you please.
Coming right up!
Ever since my wife ate some cake here the other day, she's become a big fan.
Thank you!
The shop's popularity is "koi-nobori"!
Koinobori, "Carp-streamers," are hung out to celebrate the Boy's Festival Holiday
Unaginobori, "Eel rising," is an expression that means "climbing rapidly"
You mean "unagi-nobori," not "koi-nobori"!
If customers keep coming at this pace...
And the sales improve...
We'll reach the goal!
Perhaps my fundamental mistake was letting you run the New York shop itself, Mari.
Then I'll just have to prove that it wasn't a mistake.
Tennouji-san!
Don't worry!
Ever since the coupon plan, the number of customers has been growing steadily!
Yes.
One chocolate mousse, and coffee.
Here you go.
But this will only last for a little while.
I have to find something fundamental that can attract customers.
My Sweet Home!
We made things self-service special for the café corner,
but if we don't make some fundamental changes...
We need to create a take-out area, and increase the ways people can use the shop.
Therefore, I think there's no way to avoid changing the concept of the shop.
The concept is a pâtisserie in Paris.
To be able to taste a little bit of the Paris mood even here in New York... Wonderful, yes?
But it doesn't matter if no customers come in.
Didn't the number of customers increase a lot after the coupon plan?
Yes, but we haven't reached the sales target yet,
and Henri-sensei did say "during next week," didn't he?
There's not much budget.
We have to make the most out of everything we have, or else.
There's no time to think about it leisurely.
Could you... give me a little bit of time?
Yeah...
To Tennouji-san, Paris equals Henri-sensei.
She can't change it so easily.
It's Linda-san!
I called her here.
You have lessons this late?
Yeah!
The ensemble plays a lot of roles, so it's pretty tough!
Oh, let me explain.
The "ensemble" are the back dancers, the chorus, extras...
They do all the small parts that are needed for the musical!
Ensembles are like sugar!
Sugar?
Sugar isn't just about making things sweet...
It helps sweets bake up well, firms meringue, and keeps yeast healthy!
It plays a lot of roles!
Really?
It might not stand out, but sugar is the best supporting actor when it comes to sweets!
Best supporting actor, huh?
Yeah! I'm gonna do my best to make my performance just like that!
Now, everyone... Please have some of my special sweets.
Wow!
I've never seen a cake so gorgeous!
This is my thanks for the event that everyone put on for me.
Cool! I can be part of the group of friends!
Of course.
If you hadn't been there, I wouldn't have accepted doing the event in the first place.
You helped entertain all the customers waiting in line.
And us, too.
Thank goodness...
Then, don't mind if I do.
Here.
Let's eat!
It's so delicious, I want to break out and dance!
Yeah!
The fresh fruits and moist honey sponge cake,
together with the whipped cream, are doing a folk dance inside of my mouth!
Wow!
Oh, that's right.
These are tickets for the show that starts next week.
I'm still a newcomer, so I couldn't get very good seats...
Please come if you'd like.
Thank you!
It has been a long time since I've been to a musical.
But there are so many theaters near the shop...
You don't go?
I've had so much to handle with the shop...
I haven't had the time to think about anything else.
Then what do you do when you take a day off?
Wait, are you saying you've never taken a vacation?
Yes...
Until the shop is on the right track, how could I?
Oh, my god!
Not even a day?
I did tell her to rest sometimes.
Really?
Yes.
Mari can think of nothing but the shop at this point.
I've asked her again and again, but she wouldn't take my advice.
Japanese people!
Noriben is a lunch box with dried seaweed over rice.
They really are "noriben"!
You don't mean "noriben."
You mean "kinben"! (hardworking)
Who is she?
Huh? You've been together since yesterday!
She's Johnny's partner, Maize.
Tennouji-san, please take a day off tomorrow.
No, it's really not necessary.
We can handle things at the shop!
Take a day off, and think things over.
Like a new concept for the shop.
Why don't I tell you about secret spots in New York?
Ever since Henri-sensei left me in charge of the shop in New York,
I haven't thought of anything but the shop.
I didn't have time to think of anything else.
But, I thought that was how it should be.
This is the Cloisters Museum?
It's like we've gone back in time to Medieval Europe.
The city where people of all kinds of different cultures have gathered... New York.
They each come up against one another, and yet live together in the same city.
What should I do?
It sounds like there's a wedding going on somewhere.
Let's change to the subway.
Mari?
Oh, Jesus!
My heavens!
The wedding cake I made for my granddaughter!
Calm down, Grandma.
Yes! We should be happy no one was injured.
But, what should we do?
Sis will be so disappointed without your cake.
I do apologize for the sudden intrusion, but might you allow me to help?
Yes, that'll be fine.
Also, please prepare white chocolate.
After that...
Right.
Understood.
Here.
Can she finish by 3 o'clock?
It'll be fine.
The chef here is great, you see.
Tear this sponge cake into small pieces.
Right!
Is the chocolate warmed?
Yes!
It's been a while, but how about I help out?
Yes, please do.
Thank you for waiting.
My, what a splendid cake!
Even after it had fallen apart!
It's like watching magic!
Unfortunately it's no longer 100% your cake, but...
Nothing of it!
Thank you so, so much!
Sis will be so surprised when she sees this!
Yeah! It's great!
Now, there's no time...
Please hurry.
Um, how much will this be?
As I used your grandmother's homemade cake as a base,
I don't need any compensation.
But...
In that case, consider it a wedding present from the shop.
Then won't you come with us to the wedding party!
No, you've got to come!
I want to introduce the person who resurrected the wedding cake into something so amazing!
It's a casual party, so you don't have to change. Come just like that!
Please, accept my grandmother's invitation.
Um...
Go on, Tennouji-san.
You're on vacation today.
I recall you promised to let us handle the shop.
Now...
Go, go!
You can have these.
Everyone is saying your cake is the best!
Thank you.
Oh, all I did was make an arrangement of your grandmother's cake...
Gabrielle!
Pardon me a moment.
This isn't my own creation...
But their smiles are because of the present you gave them, Mari.
Does it really matter whose work it was?
I started making sweets because I wanted to see many people smile...
That's how it should have been.
But I couldn't think of anything except always being on top,
and walking side by side with Henri-sensei.
But that's not the case.
Hi, Mari!
Shall we?
Of course.
Yes...
The main characters are the people of the city, not me.
I will become the best supporting character I can be,
and make the stars shine bright, like the ensemble!
I've decided.
This shop's new concept will be... New York.
New York?
We should get pros to do this.
We don't have the budget, so let's do our best.
Pardon me, but could you paint with more care?
What?
Vanilla... Stop it!
So heavy...
Amano, don't overdo it.
Are you okay?
Oww...
Heavy...
How many cakes did you eat yesterday, damn you?
S-Sorry...
27.
I found some good stuff at an outlet store!
Mari!
I brought some friends!
We'll help out big-time!
Thank you, Linda!
Where should I plant the tulip?
Right here!
It won't open!
What are you doing?
Are you okay?
Let us help you.
Now, now...
Are you trying to turn the garden into a pool?
Okay. The finishing touches are up to you.
Leave it to us!
Now that my beautiful self is here, it'll be perfect!
Please watch.
Here we go!
Ready, set...
Prettyennu Change! Deco-deco-decoration!
A new sweet?
Yes.
What a wonderful cake!
I call it Forêt Linda, "Linda's Forest."
It'll be the number one sweet here at the new shop.
The city where people from many different countries live together, New York.
This shop was created with the help of many different people.
It's a place anyone will want to return to... "Home."
A place like a warm house.
Thank you very much!
The Forêt Linda was quite delicious.
Thank you very much!
Here is your latte and American coffee.
Here is your Forêt Linda.
You've got good taste, sir!
How mysterious to see all these flowers blooming, even though it's winter.
It's just like I told you, right?
There's no other shop like this.
Please accept this flower, you wonderful couple.
My, lovely!
The number of repeat customers has definitely increased.
When Ichigo and the others go back, we'll need to hire some help.
Linda and her friends will work here part-time.
That's my Mari! You don't miss a thing.
Hello!
Henri-sensei!
W-Wait a moment!
Henri-sensei?
Tennouji-san!
Henri-sensei is on the phone!
Henri-sensei?
Please tell him that I apologize, but I have my hands full right now.
I will call him back later.
R-Right...
Oh, I see.
I received her email that the shop's sales have increased past the goal,
and just wanted to congratulate her.
If you'll excuse me.
Prettyennu Comecome! Kwaran Keemaceline!
Mari!
Please teach me lots, starting today!
Yes.
I need to get you up to speed quickly, that's true.
You sure have a lot of customers!
This is the city I live in.
After a long, long journey... I have arrived here.
My sweet home.
Henri-sensei...
Even if I'm alone, I'll go on living with a smile.
Hurry hurry up! Come on, hurry!
Honey honey time! There's oodles of it!
Untie your heart's ribbon, and shooby dooby sweets!
The dream begins.
Sowa sowa sowa, so-waffle wonderful.
1, 2, 3 Ichigo, go, go! Let's go!
With you around my feelings caramelize.
I get up, get going, get psyched.
One step, two step, clear the area in a heartbeat.
Hallelujah, reach them, my love! Heart mark.
In the important times, especially, I give you my love.
The power to believe, my smile is my friend.
Today I recommend the "Home Made Happy"!
Hurry hurry up! Come on, hurry!
Honey honey time! There's oodles of it!
Untie your heart's ribbon, and shooby dooby sweets!
The dream begins.
Sowa sowa sowa, so-waffle wonderful.
1, 2, 3 Ichigo, go, go! Let's go!
Smile-link-smile, spinning miracle beautiful.
My beautiful night castle will rule the world!
And then, Makoto-kun... You and I'll get married...
You'll become Koshiro Makoto!
Why do I have to?
And wait, I take your name?
No! I won't let you have Kashino!
Next time... Stormy Night.
Won't you have some of my dream-colored sweets?
It's gonna be some storm!