- Welcome. Episode 6: What's Wrong With Being Inflexible?!
Episode 6: What's Wrong With Being Inflexible?!
This movie is always rented out.
Yeah.
Did someone forget to return it?
Someone else just borrowed it today.
- When will it be returned? - Who knows?
Okay then.
Welcome. Please wait a moment.
What's that story about?
It's amazing.
It's about a girl who passes through time and ends up in ancient Babylonia.
The king falls in love with her and they marry.
Marrying a king…
It's every girl's dream, right?
A man who fits the three standards of having money, social status, and good looks…
Is just an ideal after all.
You're right.
Natsumi-san, do you still have an image of the ideal man you want to marry?
Even if you say "still"…
Of course I do.
My ideal man has common sense,
is friendly and can get along with others,
And lastly, he would live out life together with me.
That's so conservative.
Putting it that way, it is conservative.
But there isn't a man like that, why?
Who knows…
But then... A man who has all three of money, social status, and good looks is getting harder to find.
What about Kuwano-san?
He's rich, has status, and is handsome. Doesn't that meet your conditions?
So what about it?
I was just saying.
Do you think we should lower our boyfriend conditions a bit?
Yeah, that's right.
Then we agree.
Absolutely. Sometimes I also wonder...
Whether my ideal man exists in Japan.
Two days ago, you said that if he didn't exist anywhere in the world then we would be in trouble.
Really big trouble!
But didn't you want to find someone with a yearly salary of 10 million yen?
10 million isn't that much, right?
How much do people generally make?
Who knows…
It differs from company to company too.
What's the average yearly salary?
4,400,000 yen.
Wah!
Scared me.
What happened?
The average is said to be 4,400,000 yen.
Eh? So little?
Reality is harsh, isn't it?
OK, see you tomorrow.
Your annual salary won't exceed 6 million until you're over 40 years old.
If you want to marry a man with a 10 million yen annual salary,
Go find a widowed one who's over 50 years old.
Is it fun to shatter someone's dreams?
I was only providing the data, that's all.
I want to be like Natsumi-san and set some conservative conditions too.
To be talking about conditions at her age…
Kuwano-san, do you have any conditions for a marriage partner?
None.
I don't want to get married.
I'm a fool for asking you.
Good night.
Ken-chan, let's go in.
Doctor, what's this?
Ah, that? It's for an omiai (arranged marriage meeting).
Omiai?
It was snuck in by a patient.
But I've already decided to refuse.
Can we take a look?
Let's see.
- Not bad, right? - Why are you passing him up?
Once you're over 30, it's like your feelings change…
It feels like you have to be conscientious.
It seems like his lifestyle is different from mine.
Ah… Doctor is a conscientious person.
Thanks.
I've never heard such nice things about me before.
Then, what kind of person do you like, Doctor?
Someone just asked me that yesterday.
My answer was
who has common sense,
and values human relationships and friendships.
For example, when people are fighting,
He would jump in the middle and resolve the dispute satisfactorily.
That type is person is so cool!
- But, there isn't that type of person, right? - So true!
But there are plenty of people who like to argue…
This part here should be pink.
Pink?
I understand, I'll do it seriously.
Then, we'll leave it to you.
Excuse me.
What?
Ah, I live in that apartment.
This flew into the balcony…
Sawdust?
I'm terribly sorry!
We'll be more careful from now on.
I see.
Well then, I'll leave it to you.
Yes!
This kind of trifling matter…
Is that person what you would call a "claimer"?
Well…
Oh!
So I am a claimer, am I?
No, umm…
Hey, apologize.
Sorry.
I didn't think you would hear that.
So it would be okay if I couldn't hear it?
I didn't mean it like that.
I'm very sorry.
This guy is a bit weird.
- Weird? - Yes.
What do you mean I'm weird? Didn't you apologize already?
You ARE weird.
Eh?
There is absolutely no way to turn this into pink!
Are you slacking off again?
Slacking off?!
- Let go! - Hold on, stop it!
Please stop!
That hurts…
Are you OK?
It doesn't look like it's bleeding.
Thank goodness there was no blood.
Truly. It would be a big problem if he was wounded.
That guy's head is too smooth.
Again, you blame it on someone else.
Apologize once more.
Our clients will always have to live there.
It would be trouble if their relationship with the neighbours was bad.
I know. I'll go.
That person is the owner of an okonomiyaki chain.
It seems he's always at the main branch,
so bring a gift and go apologize tonight.
I know already. Didn't I say that I would go?
Then,
first call them and decide on the time.
- Here, water. - Thanks.
What's wrong with this?
You won't be able to call if you don't press this external line.
Here.
Oh.
The line is busy.
Come here for a sec.
Huh?
Oh! That guy from last time. How did you find this?
I just type in "Kaneda" and "architect," hit search and it came out.
"These are the steamed dumplings (siu mai) that I ate in Yokohama yesterday."
What do you think of this person?
He's a bit strange.
Kaneda?
You better stop it.
Why?
Look at the "Works" page.
Everything is still under construction, right?
That guy doesn't do any work at all.
It could be that construction is more time-consuming.
He spends more time with women.
Every time we see him, he's with a different woman.
Hmm…
What about Kaneda?
Whoa, you scared me.
It's Michiru-san.
She asked me about Kaneda. I told her to stop thinking about it.
Hello?
Kaneda is a good man.
Eh?
Hold on a sec!
He's rich, handsome,
and treats women gently.
He has plenty of experience. He's really very good.
Yeah. Yeah.
What did he say?
I don't know why, but I feel very angry.
Is that okay?
Today, I'm going to check out that place in Yoshii and then I'm going straight home.
You can leave soon too.
Okay.
Oh!
You better apologize properly to Yagi-san!
I would have gone even if you didn't tell me!
Are you that unwilling?
Just bow and say, "I'm very sorry" like this and it's over, right?
I hate casually bowing my head to others.
Especially when it's really just a small matter.
Sometimes you just can't help it.
That's why I said I would go!
Yes, it's Doutonbori (name of store).
Ah, umm…
Would you like to make a reservation?
No, I called the wrong number.
It hurts…
Come in.
What's wrong?
It feels like piercing needles.
The stomach?
Why is that?
It's probably because of stress.
Kuwano-san, you have stress too, isn't that so?
Well, yeah.
You have a stomachache because of stress…
And there weren't any problems at your last examination…
At this rate, it would be better to see the psychiatry department.
I want to cure this as quickly as possible.
In that case, besides treatment,
If you eliminate the stress which is the source of your problem, then you will get better even quicker.
Life is full of stress which is unavoidable.
If you don't mind,
you can confide in me.
That's fine.
Oh yeah.
This store should be somewhere nearby, right?
Doutonbori?
Yes, it's nearby.
It's really delicious.
Have you been there before?
Occasionally.
The owner, Yagi-san
also comes here to treat illness.
You know him?
Yeah, I guess so.
What is it?
Okonomiyaki is very healthy.
I know that. So what?
Kekkon Dekinai Otoko The Man Who Cannot Get Married
Screenwriter: Ozaki Masaya
Music: Nakanishi Kyo
Opening theme: "Suimi" by Every Little Thing
Abe Hiroshi as Kuwano Shinsuke
Natsukawa Yui as Hayasaka Natsumi
Kuninaka Ryoko as Tamura Michiru
Tsukamoto Takashi as Murakami Eiji
Omi Toshinori as Nakagawa Yoshio
Miura Rieko as Nakagawa Keiko
Sakura as Yoshikawa Saori
Takachi Noboru as Kaneda Hiroyuki
Kusabue Mitsuko as Kuwano Ikuyo
Takashima Reiko as Sawasaki Maya
Translator: tsukihoshi
Corrections: Izydata
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This is a rare occasion, isn't it?
Kuwano-san inviting me to eat with him.
Eh? Did I invite you?
Well, it's OK.
Since I like okonomiyaki anyways.
After all, it's more fun if you cook it yourself, right?
Would you prefer a Kansai, Kantou, or Hiroshima local flavour?
Which one?
Eh? Well…
Whichever is fine.
OK.
Thanks for waiting.
Here is your mixture.
I see.
So this place has a Kansai flavour.
Yes.
Please enjoy.
Thanks.
- Welcome, right this way. - Thank you.
You, come here for a moment.
Yes.
- Go take care of those customers. - Excuse me.
Can I start?
Ah, go ahead.
If I may ask...
Do you know the purpose of stirring it?
Purpose?
Does stirring have purpose?
Mixing the okonomiyaki mixture will let air into it. That's the purpose.
Please continue stirring with that in mind.
Yes.
If you stir too excessively, the moisture in the okonomiyaki might disappear.
Please pay attention to that.
Yes.
You sure know a lot about okonomiyaki!
It's common sense.
Is that so?
OK, that's enough.
Yes.
It is standard for the Kansai flavoured okonomiyaki to be 3 centimetres tall on the teppan (iron grill).
First, pile it up in a mountain and then spread it out, can you do that?
Yes.
Suddenly, I've lost my confidence.
Can you do it instead?
Then say so earlier.
I'm sorry.
As I thought...
Today, I have something to ask Saori-chan.
What is it?
Is Eiji-kun your ideal boyfriend?
Huh?
Who knows?
I've never actually thought about it.
Of course we match each other.
What about Eiji-kun?
Is she your ideal?
Of course.
Waaa…
What an indifferent answer!
- That's right! - There's no such thing!
Then tell us which part of Saori-chan is your ideal?
When people are on a date, they don't want to be disturbed this way!
- Ah! He's running away! - Running, running!
Isn't that so~~
Since when were you two on such good terms?
It's not that I turn down everyone.
If anyone would do, then I could also find a match for myself.
But I still want to be together with someone who is suitable for me.
But, even if you're dating a man that's completely no good,
as long as you like him,
you can train him into your ideal type.
Oh! That's true!
Right?
Yes!!
At this time, slightly rotate them like this.
Why's that?
This way,
we wouldn't have to worry about whether the heat of the teppan is divided equally.
Oh…
I wonder if it's done…
- What about mayonnaise? - It's unhealthy.
Sorry.
Good, it's done.
- Here you go. - Itadakimasu!
Delicious~!
It was made to be delicious.
Oh, Doctor Hayasaka!
Hello.
Welcome!
Huh?!
Hello.
You know each other?
You can say that...
Excuse me, but are you two…
Oh,
He is my patient.
Isn't that so?
Yeah, you can say that.
So it's like that.
She's a good doctor, don't you think?
Yeah.
Umm…
About today…
Is there something else?
Oh, no, nothing.
What are you talking about?
Ah,
We had a slight quarrel, but it was nothing important.
"Nothing important…"
Are you getting angry again?
I was only…
Well, since it's nothing important, let's forget it then.
You're right.
I'm very sorry.
We'll just let the past go.
However, your okonomiyaki looks delicious.
There's a lot to learn about okonomiyaki.
The making process is so complicated.
It's okay to just make it roughly.
After all, it's gone after everyone eats it.
If you take too much care in making it, then no one would enjoy it, right?
That's true.
Today, the beer is my treat.
Please enjoy.
Sorry for the trouble.
In short,
you needed to apologize to someone you didn't like.
And after you discovered that I was an acquaintance of this person,
you invited me out.
You only needed to apologize normally and he would have forgiven you.
He's a good person.
Your opinion of that person seems to be very high.
Working earnestly is common sense.
So is maintaining satisfactory human relations. These people are all valuable.
Common sense is something I also know by heart.
The procedure for making okonomiyaki… Rather than calling it common sense, it's better to say that it is learned.
Learning also requires adequate restraint. That's what common sense really is, isn't it?
Common sense is something that anyone can do.
For example, going against common sense.
If one can make use of something, then it has value.
You have freedom in the things you do. Like choosing to be alone forever.
Following everything according to common sense,
The happiness of living life alone isn't bad either.
Could it be that you're referring to me?
Right now, your reaction
is a projection from the heart.
Rather than calling it common sense, it's better to say that it is learned.
Is that so?
Then, please take a different road home.
Since you said it, I have no choice. I go home this way.
Thanks.
Thank you for your hospitality.
Mother, she...
comes to my house everyday recently.
Is that so?
Do you think she wants to move in with us?
Being alone must be very lonely.
What should I do?
Don't ask me.
She's your mother!
At least,
just ask her what she's thinking. I can't ask that.
Welcome.
Oh.
Are you alone?
Yeah. I just came from a party. I'm so tired.
Hello.
When you're my age and you go to parties,
you spend all your energy entertaining others
rather than enjoying yourself.
You're very mature.
I'm old now.
- Give me the usual. - Yes.
So?
- Then, I'll leave what we were just talking about to you. - What was it?
Welcome.
- Should we watch this? - It looks boring.
- Let's just take a look, we have free time anyway. - Yeah, that's true.
Welcome.
Hm?
"Transformed into ash but still a woman..."
Not bad, I'll take this one then.
- Do you need a-- - No.
- Do you have a-- - No.
Yes.
957 yen, please.
Receiving your 1000 yen. Thank you.
Oh yeah.
Did you apologize last night?
I did.
Seriously?!
Good afternoon.
Sawasaki-san!
Last night, it seems that Kuwano-san really did go apologize.
Eh~?? Really?!
Do you have to be so surprised?
Then, think of this as a reward, we have new work!
Do you know Yuki Shiro-san?
Who's that?
- Is it that famous illustrator? - That's the one.
We get to design that person's new house.
He said that it has to be you.
That's amazing!
What's so amazing about that?
It's on 300 tsubo (1 tsubo ˜ 3.31 m^2) of land! I think even the drawing studio will be built together.
300 tsubo?!
If you design that person's house, the media will also be involved.
We'll get considerably good work from now on!
That's why he wants to meet you in person first before deciding.
On Sunday, there will be a party at Yuki-san's mansion. What do you think?
Is there time?
Party?
I know you find them boring, but for the sake of work, please just endure it.
I'll just think of it as eating a meal.
If you meet someone you don't like, please don't start a fight.
Don't start spouting your knowledge the moment you meet someone.
- You know what... - That's right.
I heard that at a party hosted by a man,
We should bring along as many females as possible.
In that case, ask Saori-chan to go too.
- Who else? - It's still not enough?
Not enough.
Thank you for inviting me to come.
Not at all. He has such a cute neighbour.
You're too kind.
She decided to come after I told her that she would be able to meet a good man here.
Whatever.
That kind of neighbour is very troublesome. If there is something troubling you, just talk to me.
Thank you.
Why don't you get something to eat?
Huh?
Oh.
Why are you being so dull?
What's that?
Ah.
Yuki-san's work.
This?
Sensei, this is Kuwano-san.
Thank you for coming.
I'm very honoured.
Nice to meet you.
Please don't be shy.
Yes.
Ah~~
Is this one of your works?
Yes, it's my latest work.
What do you think of it?
Uh...
It's...
It's a very deep piece of art.
Thank you for your compliment.
The new house that you will be designing,
Please make room for me to hang up many of my artworks.
Ah, sure.
Sensei,
I heard that you hired a new architect for your house.
Ah.
Yes, I want Kuwano-san to design it.
Eh~
What kind of house are you planning to construct?
That would be left to the architect's opinion.
We will design the house according to your desires.
Desires? In short, I want it to be luxurious.
When I'm having parties at home, I want the guests who come to be stunned.
Lifestyle doesn't matter. I want to live as if everyday was a holiday.
And if I get bored, I can simply remodel it again.
I have something nice to show you over there.
Really?
Remodel…
There aren't any good men...
How is it? Is it okay?
Nice to meet you.
Are you Kuwano-san's girlfriend?
No, of course not!
Is that so?
Then next time, do you want to go on a date with me?
Eh?
How about it?
Kuwano-san sure is a man of little words.
Ah!
How do you say it?
He doesn't know how to speak.
But he is a person one can trust.
I want Kuwano-san to design my new house.
Really?
Thank you very much!
Then, enjoy yourselves!
Later, tell me your e-mail address.
Yes!
That's great!
Thank you!
It can't be helped.
Hold on.
Ask your mother about what we talked about last time.
Please.
Yeah.
You're home.
Why so late?
We attended a party. I'm so tired.
If you're tired, then shouldn't you come back home earlier?
Right?
Well, since you're here, why not stay for awhile?
Hm?
What's this?
You watch this?
I was just saying that we should watch this together.
Shall we watch it together?
I don't want to watch this kind of children's movie.
This part right now is a tribute to Kurosawa Akira's films.
That's enough. No one cares about that.
Ever since it started, you've been very noisy. We can't pay attention to the movie.
I was trying to be nice by telling you guys.
Look.
In this part, his style really manifests itself.
Oh?
I don't understand it at all.
What? Look closely.
Aww~~
It's this, it's this.
Eiji, work on this a bit more.
I understand.
Yes?
It's Hayasaka.
What's up?
Last time, I was a bit overboard.
I'm very sorry.
Oh, it's nothing.
I heard that you are designing a house for Yuki Shiro-san.
Eh?
Saying that you don't have common sense,
Saying that to a working figure with a successful career
was very impolite of me. I will reflect upon it.
It's only because I'm designing a house for a famous person, right? It's not a big deal.
Actually, it's nothing much.
I'm just honestly happy for you, that's all. You got a good project to work on.
But there's nothing much about this client.
I'm just following the common sense of working, that's all.
Isn't that great?
You too can also become an ordinary person at times.
I think it's unlikely the kind you hoped for.
If you have any stress from work, please contact me.
I'll introduce you to a psychiatrist.
Welcome.
Hello.
Here.
Thanks.
He's with a different person again.
What do you want to drink?
I wonder…
There are many who e-mailed me after viewing my website.
You are the only one I replied to.
I was drawn in by your words.
I'm so happy!
Ah, I'm going to the washroom for a bit.
Order whatever you like. The usual, for me.
Hello.
Today is my first time seeing him.
You have to keep this a secret from Michiru, please!
It's your choice to be with whoever you want.
I'm so shameless…
What if she hates me?
Oh!
Good evening.
Oh.
You're very busy with work, right?
Yeah.
Is there something bothering you?
Nothing really.
As always, he's strange.
It's Yuki-san again?!
Do you often exchange mail with him?
I've already rejected him but he won't stop mailing me.
What does he want?
I see...
So he's like that to Michiru-chan…
No matter what, she's still a woman.
As I thought...
I don't want work on this project after all.
Eh?!
- What are you saying all of a sudden?! - What do you mean you can't do it?
I quit.
Is it because Michiru-chan got hurt?
She has nothing to do with me.
Anyway, is she someone who would easily be hurt?
Then isn't that good?
That's right.
I can't accept his way of thinking.
Anyway, everything has to be so luxurious…
What does he think a house is for?
But...
We've already made a deal with the decor company.
Everyone's so excited about this.
This is no longer only your problem. We've already got Yuki-san's signature.
That's right, saying that you won't do it now,
What should we do if there's a penalty?
I'll pay it.
What is it?
Umm…
I heard from Eiji-kun.
Did you refuse that job because of me?
It wasn't about you.
If it's because of me, it's OK.
I'll just ignore the mails.
I already said it has nothing to do with you.
I just don't feel comfortable designing that person's house.
But,
would you do it if the issue with me didn't exist?
Then perhaps I would endure it.
Then just endure it and do the job.
Getting angry because of that won't make it disappear, right?
I just want to follow my own ways of thinking.
That's all there is to it.
Strange person.
That's exactly right.
I was just…
Oh, who cares.
Ken-chan, come on.
I see.
I really can't stand him.
Please sit.
But, why are you telling me this?
That is...
Although it's a bit embarrassing,
I think that he listens to what you say, more or less.
Eh?
Because
you're the only one he's allowed into his house before.
But, I don't think that he really wanted me to enter.
Even though that's the case,
Someone who's compromised with him directly before might have a better chance of talking to him.
Is that the problem?
For the issue with Yagi-san, we also received your guidance, right?
That's true, but...
Please!
This also involves the raw material supplier and the decor company.
If he quits now, many people will be troubled.
Please!!
Thanks for waiting.
Please go ahead.
Did you have something you want to talk about?
Well…
The okonomiyaki Kuwano-san made a few days ago was especially tasty.
You're not joking, right?
Of course not!
I understand.
You're stirring it to let the air in, right?
That's right.
When pouring it on the teppan, make a disc 3 centimetres tall.
As I thought, you have something else to say, don't you?
Eh?
What is it?
It's about the work for Yuki-san.
Eh?
Can't you just do it as planned?
It has nothing to do with you.
It doesn't...
But if you don't do this job, it would be troublesome for a lot of people.
This place is my territory.
I don't get what you're saying.
Last time, didn't I help you out here?
Well…
I see…
So you're that kind of person.
You've really helped me out on a lot of occasions.
But, this is different.
This is...
my work.
Why are you so stubborn?
Even if I construct a house for that bastard,
I believe I won't be able to make something good.
Doctors can't choose their patients.
The nature of the work is different.
Is that so?
Everyday, I am in face-to-face contact with patients.
- I thought that you too… - Unfortunately,
I hate that kind of contact!
I...
only want to construct good houses!
This is the only thing that...
I won't compromise.
I see.
Then it can't be helped.
Really...
You really are a person that can't be helped.
- Ah! - Ah!
This…
- Ugh! - Aww...
- This can't be eaten. - Well, it's not completely inedible.
No, you can't. Excuse me, Miss! Please throw this out.
- It's okay, isn't it? - No way. - Stop it.
- Good morning. - Good morning.
Yes.
Hello!
Umm…
Last night, I met with Kuwano-san.
Yes.
How did it go?
That is…
Oh yeah.
I'll do that job.
Eh?
Umm… Actually…
He said he'd do it!
He arrived in the morning and suddenly said that he wanted to explain to Yuki-san face-to-face his own style of design.
I really don't know what he's thinking.
It seems like it's true. I'm truly really grateful to you.
Huh…
You've really helped us out a lot.
What's the secret of influencing him?
Who knows?
Please tell me!
What are you dawdling over there for?
- Come and consult with me. - Yes, yes!
Then I'll hang up first. Excuse me.
Now then...
Why?
How is it?
Did she and the King get married?
Not yet.
The situation has become serious.
A King from another kingdom has also fallen for her. Hence, a war was initiated.
Reality doesn't unfold the way fantasy does.
I...
I'm starting to think that the man I need,
More important than money or status,
He pays attention to me only.
Hmm...
Well, I'm very casual too…
I've also realized what I need too.
What?
To understand what in the world that person is thinking about.
Welcome.
It's there!
Yes!
Move.
Welcome.
This is a remake version, is that okay?
Eh?
Remake?
You're not borrowing it?
I won't compromise.