Episode 8 - So what if I hate dogs?!
This won't work.
Huh?
Man....
I guess I have no choice now...
Gotta buy a whole new set.
Here you go! -- Thanks.
What do you think of this? It has a wonderful "open" feeling to it!
Even if you go outside, you'll still be able to see your family from a distance!
Right, then thieves will always know when no one's home and it's safe to steal things.
But this kind of taste is what our client wants this time around.
I don't get it.
You see, when I'm not home, why the heck would I want someone else to be there?
The very idea of people tampering with with my things just makes me sick.
Isn't it a bit sad coming home every day and having to illuminate your dark room?
Of course not!
Besides, what's waiting for me back at my home isn't a person at all.
What do you mean?
What I built just recently.
Check it out.
A 1/450 scale model of the Titanic.
Normally, you know, that hull there is all black.
This, however, is 95% black, 3% brown, 2% blue all mixed together...my original blend.
I even had to import it all from overseas.
The Hachinabise ones are cheaper...
Oh, evening.
Dog kibble, huh?
It's not kibble... It's "dinner."
When children grow up, you'd think they'd lend their parents some spending money,
you're gonna waste it on useless food for that dog until the day it dies.
I'm just thankful that he waits just for me every day...something you wouldn't understand.
You bring him home kibble everyday, why wouldn't he wait for you?
So what's that, anyway?
This?
This is something way better than your little dog.
First of all, it never eats kibble, and it's always calm and silent.
However, what I'd have to say is the best difference from your dog...
is how much more beautiful it is!
Ken-chan, I'm home!
Were you a good boy today?
Well, don't worry, because I brought you your dinner!
The pain is coming from your side?
Yes...
The pain won't stop whatever I do...
It hurts so bad now that I can't take it anymore...
Sounds to me like... it's a sudden case of appendicitis.
Appendicitis?!
At this period, it's nothing serious,
but if you let the pain go, things will just become worse and worse.
I think the best thing to do is keep you here for a while and perform surgery.
Surgery?!
Ehhh? You're stuck in the hospital?
Got it... I'll tell the boss for you.
Thank you.
The big problem, though, is Ken... If I'm here, then who will take care of him?
Ah, I'm sorry.. Where I live pets are banned.
I thought so..
Alright... I'll talk to you later, then.
Looks like Chizuru won't be able to take him.
Is that so...
I'd offer, but my apartment also doesn't allow pets...
Is there anyone else I can ask?
Is it really okay?
Leave it to me!
I'll be in the hospital for about four days, so try to hang on until then.
What the...?
Ah, welcome back.
You see, Michiru-san is going to be in the hospital for a while.
Hospital?
Gimme a break. The heat got to you that much?
It's appendicitis!
Anyway, thank you so much!
You...are gonna take care of Dog?
Don't just call him "Dog!"
He has a name, you know. "Ken!"
Here's 4 days worth of food.
And then, this! I just bought it.
You can check on how Ken is doing from an outside computer.
I give him walks every morning and night for a half hour.
I wrote the schedule down on a paper for you.
I'm counting on you!
See you soon, Ken-chan!
Don't look at me with those sad, tearful eyes...
Thank you so very much.
Yep!
Ken-chan, be a good boy!
Alright! Shall we go?
Hey, just one minute, pal.
You really intend to bring that thing inside?
Of course..
No way!
But what should I do with him?
Well, I guess you're alright for today..
Today, just take that thing home with you.
You can't really hate him that much?
If it craps on my floor, what will you have to say for yourself?
Besides, this dog and its nasal breathing disgusts me.
I think he's kinda cute myself...
Th...there's no way I'd ever let such a strange creature...inside my office!
Kekkon Dekinai Otoko
Subbed by Molokidan
That'll be 975 yen.
Welcome.
Good evening.
'sup.
Oh, by the way, Michiru-chan is in the hospital now.
I'm aware. Eiji is taking care of the dog, after all.
If it wasn't for my father, I'd have taken care of him.
Are you that lonely by yourself?
That's not it at all.
Even though there are some people who can't help arguing, whether it's to a person or a dog.
You really gonna rent that?
-[Ghost vs. Zombie]-
No, I'm not.
I'm gonna go search for a cute dog movie..
If it's a dog-getting-attacked movie you're looking for, there's a good one right here.
-[Carnivorous Dog Assie]-
Good one!
What, are you mad at me?
I just don't get why you have to be so nice to Michuru-san.
But Saori, I thought you guys have been pretty friendly lately.
It's not like I HATE Michuru-san...
But sometimes she gets on my nerves.
But to leave a perishable like that with a man she's not even dating...that's a new low.
You got called a perishable...
Hey sis, if you get mad, all your beauty will go to waste!
That's it!
I'll let you two have all the time you need together..
Uh oh... Hey, hold on a second!
Ken-chan!
Ken-chan, Ken-chan, this way...
What is it, at this hour?
Um, I'm sorry, but I... Sorta have something to talk to you about.
Howdy.
Why'd you bring it here?
Well, that's, uh...Saori is making me choose between the dog and her.
You're such a weakling when it comes to women.
Well?
Um...
Kuwano-san, can you take him for me?
Yeah right.
Don't say that!
Please, I'm begging you!
Isn't it alright? Just for a little while.
What the...
I tried asking at my place, but it was no good.
And even worse, all the pet hotels are closed by now.
Why don't you just take it to the vet?
It's only four days.
Sometimes it's good to have new experiences, you know.
No friggin' way.
Is that so? I understand.
Then please don't ever come to my hospital for a checkup again.
Hmph..you play dirty.
But...there are tons of other available hospitals, aren't there?
This poor baby, though, has nowhere else to go.
Why should I care?
Well, at any rate, that's how it is.
Shall we go?
As a doctor, I really shouldn't have said that.
What should we do with him?
Only four days.
Is it alright?
I have no choice.
Well then, we're counting on you!
Here's Ken.
Please be sweet to him.
I could never care for a dog.
All I'm gonna do is feed him kibble, and take him on his daily walks.
Later.
Will it really be alright?
For a person who never lets anyone else inside his house...
Come on, come on...
Geez...
Look at this juicy cucumber...
Such a dog.
Finally found a use for this.
Alright...
Kibble.
You really hate being tied up that much?
Too bad, but you see..
In this room, there's an abundance of things I don't want you touching.
I don't care whether you eat it or not.
Just as I expected...
Because of your stupid nasal breathing, I could barely sleep.
Huh?
Kaneda!
He slept over?
Now what is it?
"Beware of Dog"
That thing?
What a wuss.
Come on.
Come on, there's nothing to worry about.
Ah, I'm starting to get nervous...
You'll be fine.
Her blood pressure is 180/50.
Oh, that's right. Before the surgery starts, can I make a phone call?
Of course!
Who are you calling?
Eiji-kun.
I want to check and see how Ken's doing.
What's that face?
Um, well, you see...
The truth is...
EHHHHH?!
Why didn't you tell me this earlier?!
It's fine, it's fine! I just didn't want to cause you unnecessary stress before the operation.
But that means that it's something bad, right?!
Eheh...positive thinking!
Kennnnn...
Does this thing really work?
Just be patient, sheesh.
The client's ready.
Um...hey...do you know what they're doing?
Checking on the puppy.
Ohhh, there he is!
Look at him, all tied up.
Heh, all your attempts are useless, dog.
Hey! Get back, you savage dog!
Get back!
Get back here!!
Son of a bitch...
Kuwano-san~
Here is Nishida-sama.
I'm looking forward to our journey together.
Absolutely.
We are also looking forward to it.
Please, have a seat.
Well, let us begin.
What we hope to accomplish today, is to get an accurate idea of Nishida-sama's wishes.
With this, together we shall be able to create a wonderful project.
No!!
Er, um, I mean...
Yes, definitely.
It may feel sore now, but the surgery went perfectly.
Thank you very much.
If it's about Ken-chan, you don't need to worry.
No news is good news, right?
Oh, you're just trying to make me feel better.
Well then, why don't I go save Ken-chan for you?
There should be a nurse among my staff who is willing to take him.
For real?
Yeah?
It's about Ken-chan...
I think I should take him back.
No, it's alright.
Sawazaki said she'll take over from here.
It's Sawazaki.
Ah, good afternoon.
You sure it's alright?
Lately, all Kuwano-san has been concerned about at work is the puppy.
Oh, I'm sorry..
Don't sweat it.
I'm just doing my duty as his work partner.
Plus, it's okay to have pets in my apartment, so don't worry.
Is that so? Well, thank you so much.
You're welcome! Excuse me.
That was surprising.
Well...
Here you go.
What the heck are you doing?
Don't come any closer!
I guess I really can't do it...
Huh?
The truth is, since I was a child, I've always been afraid of dogs.
Then why did you say you wanted to do it?
I thought I could fix things!
I just wanted you to be able to concentrate on work!
Come on.
No, no, sorry...
I'm really sorry!
Fast.
Listen, pal.
You do this again, and I'm taking you straight to the vet, got it?
No exceptions!
You should be safe here.
I don't believe this...
Hey, there he is.
Uwaa, cute~
Cute, isn't it?
I'll even let you have it if you want.
Eh, really?
What, are you nuts?
Yumi is allergic to dogs, so we can't have any in the house.
For now, you'll just have to do with a stuffed animal.
Ok...
If you want, I'll take him for you.
In return, you have to go on a trip to the hot springs with me.
That's not even remotely worth it.
What?!
Amazing!
Wa...wa..wa..wait...
This is convenient!
I want my own camera to stick in there, too!
Not over there...hey!
There sure is a lot of dog-lovers out there.
They say that for single people, getting a pet is the first step toward marriage.
Oh yes...Shinsuke, when you were a child, you loved dogs, didn't you?
You must be going senile.
Oh, that's right.
I've been thinking, someday, I'm going to have to enter a retirement center.
What?
If I enter here, I won't have to cause you guys any trouble.
This place looks nice... ...and expensive.
That's why, in order to enter, we'll sell the house, and use papa's retirement money.
That way, you all won't have to pay even a hundredth of a penny.
24-hour 5:1 sound system A/V entertainment room, huh?
This is crazy...maybe I should move in, too.
I'd never live it down to be in the same home as my son!
Go somewhere else.
Man, do you look guilty.
Huh?
You're really that afraid of going to the vet?
What a simpleton.
Yeah?
I got a call from Sawazaki-san.
It seems...that Ken-chan is still there, isn't he?
Yeah...even now, he's sitting there staring at me with those two stupid eyes.
Well, I need to help out, then.
I begged my father, and he said that a few days might be alright.
There's no need for that.
What do you mean?
You see...I'd like to continue researching this specimen for a bit longer.
Research...?!
That's Michiru-chan's beloved pet, you know!
Don't worry, I'll return it to you alive.
Later.
Hey.
There's a fence there, so you'll be alright.
Come on, let's go.
See? There's nothing to be afraid of.
What did I tell you?
Alright...
Go for it!
You little...
I don't believe you...
Didn't I tell you not to touch this?!
Are you talking back to me?!
Man...after I did all this out of kindness.
You really are an impudent one!
Good evening.
Take it, please.
Did something happen? To suddenly call me up like this...
I'm fed up with this.
It just has no consideration...
Humans and dogs alike have their weak points.
You just need some tolerance.
Look at you, lecturing me again...
Anyway. Let's go!
Let's go.
You'll be glad you came to my place!
Alright, sit! Here you go!
Huh? What's wrong?
Hello?
Is it eating the kibble?
No, not at all.
Same thing when I first got it. Just leave it be, and it'll eventually eat.
Is that so?
Huh? Where are you going?
It also has a bad habit of fishing around for stuff in weird places.
Your trash will be strewn all over the floor in a matter of seconds.
Just tolerate it.
Humans and dogs alike have their weak points, after all.
Ah, Kaneda updated.
"I went to a party for a bit."
Seems like the kinda guy who's fine with having no one around the house.
Well, what does it matter, as long as you bring something home with you, right?
Excuse me.
Calf-cream boiled over swiss-style--
I don't need you to tell me.
Please enjoy.
What can I do for you?
"Salty Dog."
Got it.
Hi there.
Hi.
Hey, look here..
Sari-chan. Cute, isn't she?
She sure is!
Oh yeah.
Here. I thought it'd look good on Sari-chan.
Really?
Yay! Thank you!
My pleasure.
Here's your "Salty Dog."
No, no way, I can't do that!
Ow! Owww! I hit my head, it hurts!!
Wait, wait!!
Yeah, yeah, you're fast!!
Oh man, my throat is dry. I need to drink something...
Here, over here.
Wait a second, alright?
Yes, Kuwano-san?
What's wrong?
I'm just giving you some more advice.
When you're on a walk..
Don't just let him go where he wants, or else you'll tire easily.
If you just yank him along at your pace, I've found that he'll eventually follow.
Is that so? I wish you'd told me earlier.
Also, as far as music goes, he likes Mozart more than Wagner.
Well then, I'll have to remember that.
Nya?!
How?!
What happened?
Ken-chan disappeared!
Right now...where are you?
A park close to my apartment...
What? Where could he be?
I've gotta go find him... I'm gonna hang up now, OK?
Ken-chan..
Ken-chan!
Kuwano-san!
Ahhh...
Did you find Ken?
Ken-chan! Oh, I'm so glad we found you...
It's Ken!
I don't need you to tell me!
I'm going home.
You and Kuwano-san's... ...eyes look similar.
Ken-chan!!!
You look good!
I'm so glad nothing happened to you...
Thank you so much.
You're welcome, and take care.
Thank you!
Take care!
Isn't this great?
Those who love pets can also love people.
Kuwano-san can't love pets, so he can't love people, right?
But I'll be sure to tell him thanks, nonetheless.
Ah..sorry for causing you so much trouble...
Nah.
Yay, we're finally home~
What's wrong?
Come on, go inside.
Just forget about it.