Do you hate me?
Or...
Do you not hate me?
I...
...don't hate you.
Really!? Thank you so much!
The two of you will go to a hotel.
That's definitely a lie.
-Your shoulders are touching. -What?
Your first joint project.
Would you quit saying such ridiculous things.
-A sharp edge will cut away feelings of attachment. -What?
-She'll cry.
-Don't forget a handkerchief okay. -What?
Thank you very much.
-It's delicious. -Really? Thank goodness.
These chicken dumplings are particularly exceptional.
I'm sure you've had chanko at many restaurants before
*Chanko Nabe : Sumo Stew
so I was worried it wouldn't be to your taste.
-Tomita-san is an old school friend? -That's right.
We were in the same class in year 3 of middle school.
Even back then he was famous for his sumo but,
I didn't seriously think he'd actually become a sumo wrestler.
You mustn't look!
Is it someone you know?
It's Daikaiyama Kei.
-You're kidding! -Shh!
-Keep it down. -But you're a huge fan aren't you?
That's why I don't want to intrude on his private time.
-Do you understand? -Of course.
Let's just have our meal
as if nothing has happened. -Okay.
Because of the restaurant sign, I was wondering if
he ever stopped by here.
I never thought he actually would.
I wonder if he's good friends with Tomita-san.
-Shall I call him over and ask? -No it's fine, please don't.
I'm just talking to myself.
Mako-chan, do you have enough food?
Yes. She said the chicken dumplings were exceptional.
Thank you very much.
Haruko-san, what would you like to drink?
-Erm, an Oolong Highball please. -Coming up.
-Hey Tomita. -Yes?
-Does he come often? -Yes.
He's always looked out for me since I was a kid.
You've know him for that long?
-We were often together at tournaments. -This truly is a coincidence but,
Haruko-san is a huge fan of his.
Is that true?!
-I'll introduce you. -That's out of the question.
She has his hand print on display, in pride of place, at her home.
-Ah... -You're an ardent fan then.
For the past 12 years, since he advanced to the first grade I have continuously supported him.
-In that case, would you come to the retirement ceremony? -Pardon?
Is that okay? -No really stop it!
Just being in the same restaurant with him like this
I couldn't be more happy. So please go back to your work.
It's because you're that sort of fan, he'd want to see you there.
-Let's go. -I'll go with you too.
-You'll go too? -Of course I will!
Because you know,
on this occasion, I too am a citizen
feeling the pain of his retirement.
-Welcome home Makoto. -Finally the mystery has been solved.
It's the 'Chanko Restaurant Tomita' locked room trick.
Using your flustered state, as you couldn't pay by card, he created the convenience store ATM trap.
-What trap? -While she was waiting for you,
did you know she had her picture taken with Daikaiyama?
-Well, that's fine isn't it? -Goodness, how complacent of you.
Just recently you said,
at the hotel, shoulder to shoulder a sharp edge cutting joint project.
-It's Daikaiyama's retirement ceremony. -Will you take these scissors with you?
No one takes their own scissors to the ceremony.
Haruko was pleased wasn't she?
Afterall she's going to the ceremony of a sumo wrestler she's always admired.
Haruko-san, or perhaps Haruko-chan, okay!
*God used the familiar form of address. So he's getting stroppy.
Okay. But after your long awaited first date with Haruko-n,
it's a shame isn't it. -A shame? What is?
That there's been no progress between the two of you.
That's not true.
Afterall, she was really happy.
She told me she really appreciated it.
Meeting someone you admire, would get anyone excited wouldn't it.
She met him because she went out for dinner with me.
I can understand that you want to think that way but,
she has hardly any memories of the meal she had with you.
No no no... that can't be right.
On the night she met the person she's admired all this time,
you think she'll remember the man who she neither hates nor likes?
What are you saying...
So, what did you just have to eat?
-Chanko nabe. -So you mostly remember the chanko.
In other words, the only thing to have made an impression on her is Daikaiyama.
You don't remember at all any of the other dishes you were served, do you,
like the dried daikon strips?
Are you saying I'm a dried daikon strip!
Isn't that good.
After we'd eaten, he suddenly came in.
I thought my heart was going to stop.
Did you say we have his hand print on display at home?
Yes, he was really pleased. He said he give me a new one.
A new hand print?
He said that, given 10 years have passed, the size has changed completely.
Can a hand get that much bigger in 10 years?
Obviously it's a joke.
What...
I thought that as he spent all day pushing people around, his hands got bigger.
That's why amateurs are such a pain.
Well, he was a really kind and friendly man.
It's amazing you got invited to his retirement ceremony.
Is that so?
And furthermore being allowed to make a cut with the scissors,
a normal fan would never get to do that.
Hey Haruko, the carrots in the fridge,
did you buy them? -No, I got given them.
Apparently they're the no.1 carrots in Japan.
-Wow, who gave them to you? -Who? Someone from the office?
I'd like vegetable and seafood tempura for dinner tomorrow.
I thought you'd say that, so I bought some onions and prawns.
That's my wife, you know what I like!
We've been living together for 31 years afterall.
I'm still a man she she neither hates nor likes?
It's only because she doesn't hate you that she met up with you, isn't it.
Be that as it may be, by now, her feeling should have
begun to sprout a little bit? -You're quite conceited for
someone with the status of a dried daikon strip. -Would you stop saying that.
Just because her feelings for you aren't zero.
If you compare it with how she feels about Daikaiyama, the gap is as big as from the heavens to the earth.
But her feelings towards him
aren't romantic feelings are they.
It only takes a moment for admiration to turn to love you know.
So I can't let her go to the ceremony.
That's how a loser thinks.
A winner would look upon this as an opportunity.
If you can show her you can defeat him
her heart will throb* for you.
'gotson' : sumo term for 'thanks'
But there's no way I can defeat a sumo wrestler.
I'm not that devilish, I'm god after all.
-I get it! Paper sumo! -Close. Arm wrestling.
Are you an idiot, it's clearly impossible.
For the past month since he retired, he's not been training at all,
so you've got a chance.
I've not done anything in the way of training for many years!
Everyday, you carry those water bottles around.
Surprisingly it's not that foolish.
You're underestimating the power of a sumo wrestler. It's definitely impossible.
I definitely thought you'd say that so I've prepared
a personal trainer for you. -A personal trainer?
Your former rival Sadaoka-kun! Just C'mon!
Of course he's not here. But he will do it if you go ask him directly.
So why did you say "Just C'mon" just now?
I don't know really. But before Sadaoka-kun started looking for work,
he worked as a trainer at a gym, you know. -Of course I didn't know.
He's no longer your rival.
He's now in a position to cheer the two of you on.
That can't be right... No no no.
He knows that standing around doing nothing is just wasting time.
The evidence for that is, right now
he's seriously seducing his next target.
He really does have a quick turnover.
You also don't have the time to simply stand about.
If you dilly dally the world will be destroyed.
I know that.
I know that but...
If you can defeat Daikaiyama at arm wrestling
your status will be promoted from a dried daikon strip to chanko!
You will become Haruko's grand champion!
So if I really do win... Then,
will I really make her heart throb?
You want to do the joint project at the hotel too, don't you.
Anyway, that's what will happen if we go together
and make the cut. -So that's what you've deduced.
You're a long way from being a great detective.
-I'm wrong? -Click.
The theme from The Kindaichi Case Files.
An ingenious time difference trick with a bold technique.
Aluminum and a sunset prism to melt Haruko's heart.
-I've high hopes for you! -I've got a bad feeling about this.
In the name of Grandad!
A Kindaichi Case Files catchphrase.
Ah, Sekihara-san, are you good at arm wrestling?
Do you know the film called 'Over the Top?'
I've heard the name but...
In order for the protagonist to become the arm wrestling champion
he constantly trained, even at work.
Really... I'll give it a watch sometime.
When I was in year 1 of middle school I looked up to him.
When I was carrying desks, and buckets with water in them,
I was constantly training my arm muscles.
So then you must be good.
I threw two classes worth of school dinner curry
down the school corridor.
My mother was called in to school.
I decided never again to arm wrestle.
Sekihara-san.
Good morning.
I wasn't able to give you my business card the other day so.
Thank you very much.
At first I couldn't believe my own ears.
I never imagined that the 'Fragrance Tower'
would ever call me by my name.
I'm really jealous.
When she said it, for the first time ever
I felt like life was being breathed into my name.
Please wait a moment. This business card, can it be...
You've finally realised. -It has a different scent on it from usual.
That's right. An accomplished woman uses a different scent on her business cards.
What an amazing woman!
It's quite the shock!
I'm sorry, it was hard to tell you.
And so, you've kept quiet about it,
for all this time!
That's why I'm apologising.
Being a sumo fan isn't something you'd normally hide.
-You'd make fun of me. -I wouldn't!
You may have forgotten this but, in the past you've said some
discriminatory things about sumo and so I didn't want to say anything.
There's no way I'd say anything like that.
You said 'Why are those guys so fat, even though they practice so much.'
-Don't you remember? -What's discriminatory about that?
It's their job to eat and make their bodies big.
And also, it's not 'practice' it's 'training.'
And the way you said 'those guys'
I can't put it exactly into words but I really didn't like it.
I'm sorry about that. I'll make sure to be careful from now on.
No, I'm sorry too.
Whenever I talk about sumo, I get like this.
-That's why I didn't want to say anything. -But isn't it great.
Because you took the plunge and went on a date with destiny man,
you got to meet a person you'd long admired. -I wonder if you can really call it a date.
It's getting annoying, so please cut it out.
A single man and woman going drinking together is a most splendid date.
Now you mention it, didn't you and Sadaoka-kun go drinking together yesterday?
-How did you know that? -Sometimes you hide things too!
I wasn't hiding it. You know the bar the three of us went to the other day?
I went there and he just happened to be there to.
A man and woman drinking together,
it's a date right? -Wrong, it was just a coincidence.
We just happened to meet as fellow customers.
There's no need to deny it so forcefully.
I've always thought that both your temperaments
are well suited to each other.
Ah, well certainly, it's fun being with him.
-I may have been a bit quick but... -What, already?!
Don't be so silly, from this Spring
I'm carrying out a 'keeping up my guard' campaign.
It looks to be a very short lived campaign.
-Dosukoi* -You're taking the piss aren't you!
*A sumo call.
I'm sorry, I won't do it anymore.
Wha... Did I talk to you about
having been a gym instructor? -Ah, erm...
I just thought it must definitely be so.
Just like your faces goes well with lacross,
I thought the same was true of a gym instructor.
I don't know why but,
as soon as I entered the interview room I was told I'd passed.
Furthermore, even though I was just a part timer, I was selected to
appear in promotional material. -I totally understand! If someone like you is
your instructor, you'd feel reassured.
So firstly, what is the purpose of your training?
Depending on that, the training will be completely different.
There's someone I just have to beat at arm wrestling.
Arm wrestling? Yet another specialist sport.
Not only that, but my opponent isn't someone you'd normally stand a chance against.
Ah... Well no matter who they are,
I think you can win if we do the appropriate training.
Really? My opponent's Daikaiyama.
-Piece of cake. -Piece of cake?
-Yes. -Erm... Do you know who he is?
-Is it someone I know? -He's a high ranking former sumo wrestler.
-You don't know? -Ah, I'm sorry.
I don't know anything about sumo.
I'd sort of visualized a fashionable type guy from the Daikaiyama area.
People from Daikaiyama, aren't usually called 'Daikaiyama' are they.
But there are people who have their home town as their nickname.
That's right.
I lived in California until I was five and
for a while I was called 'California.'
It's a pretty good nickname.
Do you know the film 'Over the Top?'
That's the second time I've heard the name today!
It was filmed really close to where we lived.
Eh... If Hollywood can make a whole movie, just about arm wrestling.
then it must be widely likely mustn't it.
After all, the climax was all these muscle bound guys
giving it large, whilst they arm wrestled.
And so was it interesting?
In a certain way, it was very interesting.
Do you know why the main character
was able to defeat one opponent after the other?
-Well...? -Because that was the script right?
You're wrong. It's because arm wrestling isn't about the opponent.
So there's a way to win?
As long as you go along with my training.
Is there really... ...any point in this?
First of all, we have to awaken those muscles that have been asleep.
It's aerobic. It's time to wake up those muscles.
Okay.
I really can't see that this is relevant at all.
It's about improving your heart/lung capacity.
and the action of perspiration.
Stress reduction.
Also, it improves the affinity between coach and athlete.
-What is squash to muscles? -What?
-A karaoke box! -I'll really win if I do this?
Right one more go, let's go! Yes! Yes!
-Yes okay! -Okay!
Bring happiness in, that way, more, come on!
Come on happiness!
Do this to pull happiness towards you, pull it in!
That's it! Pull it in! One more...
That's it! Happy! Let's go! Don't let happiness get away.
Don't let it go.
Definitely don't let it go!
Don't pull that face!
Visualize happiness.
Smile like an angel.
That's it! Keep smiling, more!
Come on! Happy smile!
Right!
Okay, good job.
You did well.
When I asked you for help, I wondered how it would be.
-Yes. -Your encouraging voice, it's very unique.
I seem to be losing power though.
It's fine. You'll get used to it, and it'll become a habit.
I see...
It's going to be fun isn't it...
Sekihara-san. Are you going to Yotsuya again?
Right now, I've nothing in my head other than it's capture.
It's got pretty amazing around here lately.
That you've been able to get so many contracts
from customers in the town of Yotsuya.
I was thinking recently about moving to Yotsuya's third district.
Just because her name is Yotsuya Mitsue.
*The Mitsue contains the kanji for three
What foolishness are you saying!
It has nothing to do with that. You idiot.
-I'm off. -Okay.
Sekihara's love for Yotsuya won't be fulfilled will it.
-Right. -Yes.
Being honest, what you do you really think of Yotsuya-san?
What do I think... She's not someone I'd seriously make a play for.
But you're always getting worked up with Sekihara-san about her.
That's just... what I'd call keeping him company.
Or communication...
It's sort of like the glue.
So you mean he's not really serious?
No, I think he probably is.
Quite.
Since you were transferred here,
things have gradually got weirder and weirder.
-It's my fault? -It's your fault.
-But I haven't done anything. -What? Well.
Since you got the contract from the company next door,
a point of contact was established wasn't it. -Is that a bad thing?
-For you, who knows. -What is it?
I'm getting this tingling sensation that
you're keeping a secret from me.
Well...
Maybe a tinsy bit.
-You've found someone you like? -Keep it down!
When you say 'a tinsy bit' that's a sign you've found someone you like.
-Who is it? Who is it? -Please, keep your voice down.
Who?
Ah! I know!
It's that girl who's always with Yotsuya-san.
Well, I guess she's somewhat cuter than average.
-Maybe so... -Yes, yes...
She may be somewhat plain but, she seems somewhat stern.
At first glance she looks somewhat cheerful, but it feels somewhat weak.
You're using the word 'somewhat' indiscriminately I think.
Erm, excuse me.
Is Hatozaki-san in?
-I'm afraid she's out at the moment. -I see.
Very well, I will come again.
My name is Karasu, I'm from the company next door.
-Shall I try and contact her for you? -No, that's not necessary.
It's not that important, I'll come again.
Ah?
Did you possibly take out a contract with us last month?
-Yes my family did. -I thought I recognised the name,
and thought it might be so.
Thank you for taking out a contract with us.
Thank you also for taking care of us.
-Is it Masaki who's dealing with you? -Yes that's right.
How are you finding him?
My father has praised his thoughtfulness.
Is that so?
I hope we have have a long and fruitful relationship.
I also.
Well then.
What is this?
You saw it in a magazine and said you liked it.
It's a Nightingale! You remembered!
Well, it's not the sort of name you'd forget.
-What's this out of the blue? -It's not out of the blue.
Tomorrow's our wedding anniversary isn't it.
Have you ever got a present before?
Nope. Last year was our 30th anniversary,
and we did nothing to celebrate. I may have grumbled a bit.
And so that's why he got you such a lovely bag.
It makes me smile to imagine what his face looked like in the shop while choosing it.
Yes, but it's good, it really suits you.
You can borrow it if you'd like.
No, it's a bit too gorgeous for me.
Right?! Contrary to how she looks, my wife likes flashy things.
-That's not true. -You say that but,
the wedding ring had to come from such and such place.
For the wedding ceremony you wanted both a wedding dress and a kimono.
And it had to be three tier luxury wedding cake,
she wouldn't brook any argument. -It's because, you only get to do it the once.
-I didn't want to regret anything. -And at the end,
she wanted to drive off in a white open top car, with trailing cans.
A wedding car, you had one of those?
I saw one in a movie when I was little and longed for one ever since.
I can't tell you how embarrassing it was.
Do you want one when you get married?
Definitely not. A white, open top, car is impossible for me.
The retirement ceremony's at the Suncerity Hotel?!
-Really? -Why?
That's where we had our wedding reception.
Is that right.
Daikaiyama will be coming and going in a gondola.
What's this? Did you ride a gondola at your wedding?
No. There was the option, but we declined it.
Your dad said, 'please just spare me that!'
If I hadn't objected, we would have done it.
And so you can't deny you like flashy things!
Daikaiyama, if you please.
Yep, it's impossible.
There's no way I can win.
-Did you see today's newspaper? -What, no I haven't.
It's only a small article, but finally it's appeared.
-What has? -The possibility of a meteor crash, in 30 years time, is 10%.
In reality it won't actually hit will it.
Over the years the percentage will rise,
by the time the threat is recognized, it will be completely too late.
According to my calculations, if you're not going out by now,
we'll no longer be able to make it in time.
So, let me say this, if I'm supposed to be
trying to get married, as soon as possible
then this is no time to be challenging myself with an arm wrestling match.
We no longer have time to do things in the proper order.
The only way to get her to fall in love with you
is to win this arm wrestling match.
I'm telling you, I can't win.
If Daikaiyama was in tip-top condition you couldn't win.
-However, that day is his retirement ceremony. -I see.
He'll be drinking at the party and so he'll be tipsy.
That's it, that's it. Keep on like that and you'll become a great detective.
There'll be lots of onlookers,
and it's possible he won't use his full strength against a novice.
Even if he loses on purpose, a win's a win.
See, are you beginning to feel like you can win?!
Well, maybe about 10%.
Well if you don't give up, and continue training everyday,
day by day the percentage will rise,
and before you know it, you're certain to win!
-Right! -Where are you going?
I'm going to rent 'Over the Top.'
If you just watch that, you're 100% certain not to win...
Hold up.
You can't afford to waste any more time.
Right!
I'm Masaki from Welcome Water.
Is Yamada-san in?
Yes.
Ready? Go!
Go! Ah weak!
Go! Oh! Who will it be!
Ow!
Ready! Go!
-Ah, it hurts. -So fast.
So anyway what's the use in being good at arm wrestling?
-Nothing right? -Stop being a sore loser.
You're by far and away the weakest!
No no no... it's definitely Midori-chan!
Don't include her in this.
Well then, please try me!
I'm only joking.
I'm being serious.
Come on, Koyata-san, we have to go to lunch or
the set meals will all be sold out, won't they.
They won't sell out, so don't worry.
If I win, you have to treat me to fois gras.
Could you please stop it with such specific expensive things.
Well then, lunch for 3000 yen, is fine isn't it.
-3000 yen's a lot of money. -Its fine, just don't lose.
I guess I just have to win.
She's a just weak girl, read the situation!
Be quiet, this is a serious match.
-Why are you grinning like that! -I'm not.
Ready...
Fight!
Yay! I did it!
There's been a miscarriage of justice.
And the winner is Midori-chan!
-Yay! -No!
-Fois Gras! Fois Gras! -Match Fixing!
I'm sorry I wasn't here when
you dropped by the other day. -Ah, no need to apologise.
I've just come back from Hiroshima I was asked to give a lecture there.
Please would you have some of these sweets I brought back.
Thank you kindly.
So what did you want to discuss?
Actually, in our business the number of new companies entering the market has really increased,
and so I was thinking about how we can clearly differentiate ourselves.
A marketing consultation?
I'd most happily accept.
Erm, but the truth is,
we have a limited budget, so if you would be so kind as to
bear that in mind, I'd much appreciate it.
It's as if we were meant to meet.
If our offices weren't next door to each other, we wouldn't be so deeply connected.
I have also been thinking that.
I will give you a special... price.
-What? Is that okay? -Yes.
I'll put on some tea, using the water from your company.
Ah, she's a good person.
What?! You're going out with destiny man?!
I'm not going out with him, that's not what I mean.
So why are you going to that retirement thing with him then?
We were asked together, so it can't be helped.
But you could choose not to go?
Of course not! I've supported him for such a long time.
So what do you want to do with Masaki-kun?
Nothing in particular...
But he's been courting you quite actively hasn't he?
No, not really.
What? After the meal has hasn't emailed or called you?
-Nope. -I don't understand it.
But I think I'm grateful for that.
Grateful? Why?
If there's no particular reason it's tiresome to be contacted like that.
Ah you don't suit Sadaoka-kun on that front.
He's unbelievable isn't he.
-Yes. He'll contact you for no reason at all, right?!
'I'm in the middle or working out' or something.
-He's a bit like you. -What? In what way?
When you go to the nail salon, or beauty parlour you always contact me.
Wha! Have you always found it tiresome?!
If I thought that, I wouldn't be drinking with you here now.
Great, I'll keeping bugging you from now on.
It would be fine if you didn't.
So, why don't you just go with Masaki-kun.
Why has it come to that?
Even though you've been firmly against him,
right now, it doesn't seem like you hate him that much.
I don't hate him.
If I hated him, I wouldn't go to the retirement ceremony with him.
I feel like you're slowly being drawn out of your hard shell.
Don't make me out to be a turtle.
If there's someone to take you by the hand,
don't keep on hesitating,
it's also important to let yourself go with the flow.
Then you may end up in an unexpectedly wonderful place.
... or something like that.
When you say that, all that comes to mind is
getting tipsy and ending up at hotel.
The retirement ceremony's at a hotel isn't it?
Could it be? Wha!
Are you an idiot?!
-Let's just go to one more place. -I don't want to, I'm going home.
Please, come on, let's go.
Let's go!
-Pull in happiness. -Pull in happiness.
-Pull in happiness!
Don't let that happiness go!
-Don't let it go! -Don't let it go!
-Don't pull that face. -Okay.
Imagine happiness.
-Smile like an angel. -Smile!
-Who's going to grasp happiness?! -The person who wings are borne from smiling!
Okay! Good job!
Here, take this.
Thank you.
If you believe in the training we've done,
the results will naturally follow.
This...
Is it going well with Haruko?
I wonder about that...
It may not be easy, but do your best.
You're really a good guy.
That's not so.
Doing this gives me a bit of high too.
You may think this surprising but,
I have a little bit of a narcissist in me.
It's not really that surprising...
And also, back in high school you gave me that winning hit.
It's in return for that.
For everything you've done, thank you very much!
No no no.
Let's do this properly, to the last stretch!
Yes!
-Stretches are our bodies... -...hot spring hotel.
Good Job!
Right!
Hello, it's Masaki.
-Good evening. -Good evening.
Erm, did you receive your invitation?
Yes, I did.
What shall we do? Erm...
Shall we meet up somewhere?
Ah, I'll leave that up to you.
Well, why don't we meet at the station ticket gate,
and then go by taxi?
Okay.
-Bye. -Bye
Right!
Have you been to Suncerity Hotel before?
No, it's my first time.
It's my first time too.
It's a fancy hotel, so it's a bit nerve wracking.
My parents had their wedding reception there.
Is that so?
It seems my mother wanted a quite flashy ceremony,
she was complaining to my dad about it earlier.
Thank you very much.
-Thank you very much. -It's nothing.
-I was wondering what you were looking at.
It takes you back, doesn't it.
I'm so stiff.
You were frightfully nervous weren't you.
I was overwhelmed by the number of people.
I was very happy.
Because the people I wanted to see had come.
Tonohana's here!
-Hi. -Whoa, and Kushima Sato too...
-Let's go. -Ah, okay...
-I really takes you back... -Yes.
On the following morning, Daikaiyama...
I never thought that you'd cry before I did.
It surprised me too.
I never imagined that I'd be so moved by
the stories that were told.
On his mothers letter, there was no postal address,
and she came to the dormitory to see him.
And Daikaiyama, knowing that,
he grasped the letter tightly and cried.
Daikaiyama
is a stubborn man,
He wouldn't return home until he could do so in glory...
Your hand was shaking back then.
I was really nervous.
I didn't think it would be so big.
It was the size that you chose.
There's a big difference between a picture and the real thing isn't there.
It was certainly very impressive.
Thank you for your hard work.
Take a look at that.
At that time I thought, there's no running away now.
What are you saying! You're the one who
we should get married.
I'd made up my mind, but
when it was right in front of me,
getting cold feet is an issue men have.
Ready.
Fight!
Even though you're so weak,
you cried out like you could win.
Daikaiyama-san, one more time, please.
You don't get a second chance in sumo.
But, there are rematches aren't there?
-Aren't there Haruko-san. -That only happens at the same time
when there's been some uncertainty as to who won.
But there are other circumstances too.
Please give up. No matter how many times you try, the result will be the same.
I understand.
Will you join me in a drink to drown my sorrows.
Nope.
Let's simply have a drink. Is wine okay?
Ah thank you.
Thank you so much for earlier.
-Would you like a drink? -Yes please, 2 wines.
As you wish.
Life just isn't that easy.
Are you still feeling down?
I really wanted to win.
What? Did you seriously think you could?
Well, as a man, I really wanted to win.
It was someone you admired, and so, all the more.
It's not like physically strong men
are particularly my type though.
But isn't it better to be strong rather than weak?
I guess, when you need bags carrying,
or a bottle opened,
then it's great but, I don't think there are many girls
who'd fall in love because you're good at arm wrestling.
Haruko-san!
Pull in happiness. Pull in happiness.
That's it!
Don't let go of the happiness.
Don't let go!
Come on! Happy smile!
Okay, good job.
What?
Ah, I'm sorry!
*The word he uses sounds like 'love'
Really, it's wasn't just a coincidence! It definitely wasn't intentional*
The way you said it, and the timing,
made it sound like something else.
It is love! Ah, no no, that's not right.
It's awakening of love. It's overflowing.
I mean it wasn't intentional.
You're angry aren't you...
No.
It's been such a long time since last...
I was just a bit shaken...
Be happy forever.
Maybe this is
a message to the two of us.
-There's something on the back? -What?
Aim for a hen-pecked husband!
Something to aim for... maybe...
Who knows? I think it depends on the person.
I only have one person.
-Haruko-san! -Ah...
Just a little more...
Could I have just a little more time please.
Once I've put my feelings in order,
I think I'll be able to give you a proper response.
and so please wait just a little while...
Will you do that for me?
Of course.
There's no need to rush.
I'll wait however long it takes.
Thank you very much.
Why on earth did you say that!
What?
There most certainly is a rush!
If you don't start going out, as soon as possible,
it'll be too late you know! -I know that.
I know that, but...
Since she got all excited if I destroyed her mood,
it would all come to nothing. -There's some truth in that.
We're riding a good wave at the moment. Shouldn't we keep quiet and see where it takes us?
I understand.
But you know a good wave, only lasts for a moment.
Could you please not say something so ominous.
I'm saying that you'd better not let this wave get away from you.
I know that!
I won't let go of the happiness I've pulled in!
For your next date, why don't you have her come here.
-What? -You understand that there's no meaning
in having an order of doing things when it comes to love.
Before you start going out, call her over and do what you can.
Eh? But what if... What if...
What if she comes here, what will you do?
I'll keep super quiet and watch from the cupboard.
-Definitely not! -I'm joking, I totally won't interrupt you at all.
I totally don't believe you one bit.
If you get into trouble, ring the bell
and I'll come running.
Come, come. Look. Come on happy smile!
It's a party!
-Come on, come on. -It's no good.
I've got an awful feeling about this.