Episode 11 - So What if I Hate Floral Patterns?!
My keys...
Dammit...
Ninja-proof walls, eh?
I'm impressed.
Hey!
Hey, you!
Yes?
What are you doing?
Just, you know, going inside.
Could you...come down here for a minute?
Eh?
Roses?!
I just left my keys inside, and was trying to get back in.
I really am a tenant here.
What about your family?
I have none.
What about ID to prove who you are?
None.
Then we have a problem, don't we?
Actually, I think I can get in somehow...
That's not what I mean!
What, already?
There's nothing suspicious about me!
What ISN'T suspicious about you? Especially those clothes!
This is what I wear at home, so...
Crap, it's completely open.
If you'd let me get inside there, I'll give you all the ID you want, OK?
Sorry, I can't let you do that!
Why not?!
- That's none of your concern! - Excuse me...
This girl here, she's my neighbor.
Right?
Is that true?
Yes.
See?!
They say a pervert has been prowling around this area recently, you know.
Good thing I passed by there, huh?
That's just what a normal person would do, but for me, it was lucky.
Is that all you have to say?
I'll pay you back someday... Thanks.
With that kind of attitude, no one's going to come to rescue you when you really need it.
See ya.
I should have just said I didn't know him.
It's finally taking shape, isn't it?
How about we cut out this part here and make it open?
Got it.
Good afternoon!
Welcome!
And...we have a problem.
What do you mean?
Don't tell me...you want to change the building plan.
No, no, that's fine as it is.
It's just, the client made a certain request...
What?
They would like the kitchen and living room wallpaper...
...to be a floral pattern!
When you say floral pattern, you mean, like, flowers, right?
Yep!
Gimme a break.
Request denied.
When a client makes a request, you can't just deny it easily like that.
They're the ones paying the money, after all!
And just where the hell do they want to fit floral patterns into this design?!
The ENTIRE kitchen and living space.
Well, tell them no.
Let me tell you something about floral patterns.
They're in the Top 5 of everything I hate in the entire world!
Even if the work goes to someone else?
Like I care.
If they want to build a fairy-tale house, that's their choice!
Just make sure to leave me out of it.
Michiru...
Not again?
Again.
Eh? A stalker?
Lately he's been sending all kinds of weird text messages to me.
And you don't know who he is?
"The moment I set eyes on you, I started to believe in destiny."
"I'm coming to see you. From that day on, our future together will begin."
Stuff like this keeps coming all day, every day...
That's so disgusting...
Natsumi-san, do you have any experience with this kind of thing?
I...........
...can't really remember.
Probably because you look so sensible and on your guard.
Come to think of it, I've never been groped on a train before, either.
Why not?!
How lucky.
If nothing like that's ever happened to you by now, you must feel really relaxed, huh?
Indeed.
I guess I have to walk home alone later... ...I'm scared.
What are you gonna have?
I wonder... I want to eat....
Excuse me...
Yes?
Bill please.
Okay.
I'm sorry...making you come with me all the way back here.
I just know you'd do the same if I were in your shoes.
Ah, but won't you have to return all by yourself, then?
Don't worry about me!
Only young girls are targets, remember?
But it's so dark out there...
Huh?
Good evening!
See ya.
Er, ah, um...
Actually...
Recently, Michiru-chan seems to have a stalker.
Stalker?
There really are some weirdos out there.
What's that supposed to mean?!
Come now, show some concern for your neighbor.
Oh, what a shame.
That's not what I mean.
A-ha!
Why don't you just walk home with Kuwano-san every night?
NOOOO, I'm fine, really!
Hey now...
But, I can't have you waiting around at the hospital for me...
And rather than walking alone,
...wouldn't it be better to have Kuwano-san around?
Hold on a second here..
Now that you mention it... ..maybe it'd help a little.
It's an honor to be of service!
Well, we're counting on you.
But right now, I'm piled up with work.
Surely you can accompany her back, being her neighbor and all.
And just what would I gain by engaging in such an act?
Think of it as your chance... ...to become a little more human.
Goodnight.
I'll just take a cab back, it's alright.
I think he was OK with it though... ...maybe.
Eh? Like that?
Oh yeah...
What time and where to meet...
I'll let you decide.
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Kuwano-san...
Ummm...
What?
I tried adding floral patterns to this design to see how it'd look...so...
...wanna see?
Well..just once.
What the heck, are you OK?!
I just spoke to the client.
However you look at it, I'm the problem, right? I'll just withdraw from the project.
Just listen for a moment.
I persuaded them not to smother the entire place in floral patterns, and pick only one spot.
In that case, how about the underside of the table?
You can't always do what you want. As an architect, it's your responsibility to cater to your clients!
I've told you this how many times before...?
Well, it can't hurt to try, right?
Yes! If you can do just that, you'll already be a step above other pros.
Guess I have no choice.
Let's show them what we've got.
Let's impress them so they say "Wow, I didn't know it could be done this way!"
I'm going for a walk.
Kaneda!!
You're energetic today.
He's late...
When you need a bodyguard, he should appear quickly, right?
Here he is, my bodyguard.
Sorry to trouble you.
Good evening.
Alright, let's go.
What, I can't order anything?
Eh? You want a drink?
Not really.
He's called "Beberochii," which is Pepe-san's father, or was it..Ji..Jino-san?
There's three of them now?!
Ahh, I don't know after all..
Ermmm...
I really appreciate you coming with me, but..
I doubt he'll come now, so can't we at least talk?
So I have to provide additional services on top of escorting you back?
It's fine if you don't want to!
So who is this stalker guy, anyway?
I dunno. The only clue I have are the text messages he sends me.
Pfft, what a coward.
I don't think you understand the sheer level of terror this brings to a girl, do you?
When I walk at night, I do this...
I type in 110 and walk with it, prepared to call! (110 = Police Hotline)
You girls worry too much...
Hey, you never know, he might be a nice guy.
Oh, come on.
Maybe he just has trouble doing face-to-face communication.
Relating to others isn't an easy thing for everyone...
Despite the fact that you became such good friends with Ken-chan,
why don't you want to become good friends with people too?
You mean you want to become good friends with me?
I didn't say that!
I'm just asking in general.
Depends on the person.
For example?
You two~
...ya on a date?
What's with those eyes?
Sorry.
Don't sweat it.
Ken!
I'm still waiting for you to answer my question!
What?
What kind of people do you want to become good friends with?
Mona Lisa.
Eh?!
LIVING people, please!
Are we even on the same wavelength?
#D-7039.
Reports of stolen bikes?
Oh, you have one?
Yesterday?
Ahh, is that so?
Yes, thank you.
Seems like that bike was stolen yesterday afternoon in Gotanda.
I was at work, yesterday during the afternoon.
Is that so?
My subordinate was with me.
I have a perfect alibi!
I believe you.
It was stolen, so I just had to ask.
Well then, are we OK to leave?
Sure thing.
Just don't ride on abandoned bikes next time, alright?
I'd worry about something else, if I were you -- this girl is the victim of a stalker.
Please, do something about it.
Eh?
Victim?
Some unknown person keeps sending me strange text messages!
Text messages?
That's all?
"That's all"...
Do you even know the sheer level of terror this poor girl has been faced with?!
Walking alone at night, typing in "110" to her cell phone...
Just waiting for the moment to call you guys up when the stalker pounces on her!
Well...if anything happens, please don't hesitate to give us a call.
If anything DOES happen, you'll be too late, dumbass!
Stop wielding your stupid authority all the time and do something useful with our taxes!
I find Kuwano-san harder and harder to understand...
Welcome to the club.
Just what the heck is he thinking?
What he thinks and what he says are often polar opposites, aren't they?
Natsumi-san, you already understand him that much?
Only that much.
Beyond that is still...
Sounds like you want to know him better than that someday.
Just a figure of speech.
He asked the police officer for help on my behalf.
Is that so?
It kinda made me happy, somehow.
Really?
That's all for my report, then.
Goodnight!
Again...
"Who's that man? He doesn't suit you."
Oh no...
Does he think Kuwano-san is my boyfriend?
More importantly...
...he was watching us somehow!
Kaneda updated!
"Went to Hawaii for a little bit."
Uh, Kuwano-san...
Yeah?
You weren't...walking with Michiru-san yesterday, weren't you?
So, you saw us?
Why...again...?
So what if we were walking together?
Er, well, nothing's wrong with it, but...
Good afternoon!
Is it done yet?
Almost.
Almost, huh?
Looks to me like he drew something over there...
Show it to me.
And what is this?
This is wonderful!
We can really do something with this!
No, it's the worst.
I'm going outside for a while. I need a change of atmosphere.
If I show this to the client, I'm sure they'll be okay with it.
This whole job is a secret, got it?
I want it to be left out of the portfolio.
He really hates it that much...
Walking at night is so scary, isn't it?
Whenever I walk, I always set my sights on a house to run to in case I get in trouble.
I don't even turn the lights on at first once I get home.
It frightens me just to think about what might be lurking in that room waiting for me.
You two...really put a lot of thought into this.
It's weird, though...I wonder why I've been so safe thus far.
Don't you?
Um...
Please.
Take a seat.
What's the problem?
I have this nagging pain in my stomach.
Nagging, huh...
You see, at work, there's been a lot going on...
Although, I managed to fix things, somehow.
Is that so?
I heard you even asked a police officer to help earlier.
She reports everything to you, eh?
Michiru-chan said she was soo happy!
Why are you telling me this, anyway?
What's wrong with telling you?
It's a compliment!
You're nosy.
It's just my personality.
An annoying one at that!
But not as bad as yours.
Eh? Enlarge the house?!
Yes! I want to enlarge the house so that mom can come live with us.
Brother, you can help us with the design, right?
Who asked you to do this?
I've never said a single thing about moving in here!
Well, *I* just can't sit and let my mother enter a retirement home.
Save your worries for your family rather than little old me, please!
But you know, it won't make me happy just to leave Mom alone either...
So I can understand Kei-chan's feelings.
I'm thankful for your feelings, but...
If only brother would get married already...
Do you have to say that every time?
You're the one who makes me say it every time!!
What is it, papa?
Ta-mu-ra Michiru?
Off my back already!
Tamura-san is...the girl next door, right?
The girl next door?
Let me tell you about her...
Hey, don't waste your breath.
Yeah...where are you now?
I'll be there soon.
Actually, today I'm out drinking with Eiji-kun, so...
I'll just take a cab back.
But, still...what about walking the dog?
Oh, that's right...
Then I'll give you a call once I get back.
Yeah.
Like I was saying...
She seems like such a cute young lady!
Uncle, you're going on a date?
Hell no.
She might be the one...
She's quite a bit young, but such things have been common these days, right?
Lucky, getting with a young girl..
Papa!
Hayasaka-sensei may be sensible and mature...
...but I don't think there's a man who exists that will satisfy her.
And in addition, a young girl will be more forgiving, right?
Wouldn't it be nice if you got married to her?
With Kuwano-san? You're outta your mind!!
You sure about that? It doesn't seem out of the question now...
On the phone, it sounded like you two were setting up a date.
But I always talk like that, so aren't you guys just being a little TOO particular?
More importantly, isn't the problem at hand figuring out who Michiru-san's stalker is?
When did this start?
4 days ago...
So your address was leaked then...
Do you have any ideas?
Not really..
Ladies first.
Thank you!
Welcome.
- Evenin'! - Evenin'.
Go ahead.
I'll have the usual.
What about you?
Hmm...hey.
My ex has been really annoying lately.
C'mon, you know I'll protect you from him!
Really?
I *so* want to see that!
"Don't get near my Kyoko again, bastard!" Like that.
It's a man's duty to protect the woman he loves.
No -- a man's pleasure!
I'm so happy!
Would you like another?
No, I've had enough.
Bill please.
But, you know...
My boyfriend's a boxer, so be careful, OK?
On second thought...
Gimme a double.
You don't need a spoon, and you have no point card.
Yeah.
That'll be 952 yen.
That's exact, thank you.
Good timing!
Come with me for a moment.
The text message culprit?
Yeah...it seems like the possibility of him being the one is high.
On Sunday, I went to Decks with Chizuru.
All girls again?
Nevermind that.
Once there, we went into the haunted house.
When I walked out, I realized I had dropped my cell phone.
At that moment, some guy from inside came and returned it to me.
A guy from inside...?
The mummy man.
It was only about 5-10 minutes...
But that's the only time I can remember my cell phone being in someone else's hands.
So was it then that he got your address?
I see.
Well, that's good, you finally found out who it is.
That's not good enough, is it?
Now you're going to need to go and tell that guy to stop harassing Michiru.
I do?
It's better for a man to confront him. Right?
What about Eiji?
I thought about asking him first, but Saori-chan put a stop to that.
She was afraid that the man would end up stabbing him or something.
So it's OK if *I* get stabbed?!
If Kuwano-san doesn't go, then I'll have to do it by myself.
Tomorrow...the day of reckoning.
What the..
You think, just by saying that, that I'll be OK with this?!
I don't believe this.
You're always dragging me into these weird situations.
This is why I don't like human relationships!
Ah, imitation wood...
This is the place.
Let's go!
2 adults, please.
That'll be 1000 yen.
The truth is, I'm kind of scared of these things.
Kuwano-san, does this bother you at all?
Of course not.
It's just a noise, geez.
Look!
Ah...
...That was rude of me.
She's gone.
Let's go.
That just now was the "yuki-onna." ("Snow woman.")
There's various legends revolving around her.
In the countryside, they believe she died in a snowstorm or something...
And, although rare, there is talk that she is a demon from the underworld.
Is that so?
Ahh...hey, can we talk for a moment?
Eh? About what?
Like I said...I don't know anything about this.
I heard you, but...
There's only one person who saw her cell phone, and that was you!
Do you have any proof that it was me?
What's going on?
There's just some weirdos arguing with me.
Sorry to intrude, but where were you the day before yesterday?
The day before yesterday, huh? Well, I was working here, wasn't I?
Yeah. I was here with him.
On the day before yesterday, the stalker saw Michiru and I walking together.
But that guy said he was working that night, and even has a witness.
A perfect alibi...
So it really was the wrong guy...
I'm so sorry for sending you on a useless mission like that...
Don't worry.
But, if that guy wasn't it, then that means the real stalker is still somewhere out there, right?
You know who I think it is?
That policeman! He was suspicious.
Eh?
But...how would that guy know my mail address?
Just trust me.
There's gotta be some...outside piece to the puzzle we're missing.
Don't just jump to conclusions. We have to take this seriously!
I thought you were really going to protect her, but now you're just making jokes about her crisis.
I don't know whether you're just inconsistent, or...
Hey, I may have just consistently been following you because you leave me no choice! Like today!
Is that so?
Now, you may just help people to forget your own loneliness, but...
...try putting yourself in my position!
How mean!
You make me out to be the lonely desperate woman no matter what, huh?
And you're going to get angry no matter what, right?
Alright.
So maybe I'm lonely.
Eh?
And I may not understand people like you who are fine with being alone all the time.
Yeah, you don't.
Then I'll take Michiru-chan home tonight.
We won't be needing your help anymore.
Call me later, OK?
I'm disappointed.
You had even begun to gain points inside my head.
Later.
I got points?
When?
Looks like we'll begin construction of the model soon.
Well then, I'll tell them to expect it by the 18th, ok?
Got it.
What the hell?!
Hold on...
It's on the web?
What is this?
You two are the only people I showed the model to!
I only presented it to the clients!
I let the interior decorator take a peek, that's all.
That's gotta be it.
You carelessly let someone else copy it!!
Why are you so afraid of others seeing it, anyway?
This guy's obviously making fun of it!
"Kuwano Shinsuke's New Masterpiece (LOL)" "Does this architect now use floral patterns as his focus?!"
Who cares what others think as long as you're satisfied with it?
As if I'm satisfied with it!
Then why didn't you just turn it down in the first place?
YOU were the one who told me to do it!
And I'd say it again now!
If you turn down every other job, where's my salary going to come from?!
I can't believe you have the nerve to say such crap when you never make yourself useful.
If I'm so useless to you, then feel free to go ahead and fire me!
Continue this way, and soon no one will be around you anymore.
Fine with me.
Really?
Well, I'm going home then.
Hello, this is Murakami from Kuwano Architecture.
I have some things to ask you, so would you mind if I stopped by?
Would you like a spoon?
No.
Do you have a point card?
"Sorry, we are closed today due to special circumstances."
Yeah?
Seems like Eiji-kun's been injured!
Eh?
How?
I don't know the details.
I'm heading to the hospital as we speak.
What happened?
Sorry.
It was a young employee at the office of the decorator that uploaded your design.
Eiji was going to beat him up, but ended up getting beat instead.
I forgot I'm bad at fighting.
What the hell were you thinking, stupid?!
Uh...would you two mind leaving me alone with Kuwano-san for a while?
I'm truly sorry.
Turns out it really was my fault.
Carelessly letting him copy it like that...
Look, forget about it.
But hey, why would you go to beat him up, in the first place?
Because...
I understand, you know.
How hard it was for you to go against your own policy...
...and add in that floral pattern. I understand.
But because of my carelessness...
I'm your subordinate.
I'm your ally.
That's why...
I'd really prefer to stay in the office with you.
Stupid.
I'm going to the bathroom.
Good evening.
Good evening!
I'm glad Eiji-kun's injuries weren't anything serious.
Yes.
I heard it from her, but...
You really did ask Kuwano-san to become Michiru-chan's bodyguard, didn't you?
Natsumi-san, you really are a mysterious person.
That last time, too, when you tried to stick Kuwano-san with me.
Was that mysterious?
The fact that you're always doing the opposite of what you feel...
I'm able to see that.
Hayaksaka-sensei.
You have a phone call from Michiru-san.
See you later!
Hello, Michiru-chan?
Sorry...work's almost over.
He's here...
Huh? Who?
The mummy man.
Eh?
That is him.
Yes...
And I just got this message.
"I'm excited for tonight."
What are his intentions?
Should I call the police?
But he hasn't done anything yet...
What should we do then...?
I'll go talk to--
So it was you, after all?
You lied to us, didn't you?
I wonder what you're talking about...
I don't want you coming near that girl, alright?
You see, she's my neighbor...
And she's done a lot for me, so...
I don't want her to have any unpleasant memories.
Don't ever...
...come near her again!
And stop with the damn text messages!
I just wanted...
I'll say it again.
Don't come near her again!!
I'm sorry.
I guess...that takes care of things.
Yes..
I'll go see Eiji home.
Okay...
Well, see you later.
Thank you for everything.
Goodnight!
Ummm..
I...think I have another problem.
Yeah, this is really a big one.
What is it this time?
I...
Kuwano-san...
I've taken a liking to him.
Eh?
What should I do?!
What should you do...
I can't believe it...
Kuwano-san, of all people...
~ Symphony No. 9 "From the New World," 1st mvt ~ ~ Antonin Dvorak ~
Who is it, at this hour?!
Yes?
Kekkon Dekinai Otoko - FINAL EPISODE -
Not bad.
You really wanna see your grandchild's face that bad?
I don't really know why, but...
You like me that much?
Why don't you just get married, then?
This makes no sense...
You see, I want to...play a game of catch.
With you.
Just listen to me.
I beg you.