This is awkward.
Come again.
We're alone again.
After that day, the time we spend together has felt ridiculously long.
What?
Ah! Our eyes met again.
I'm going to take a break.
I've liked you for a long time.
When he said that,
should I have embraced him after all?
Long time no see!
Huh? Wait, what does this mean?
Oh, I'm a woman.
For real?
For real.
Don't lie.
I'm not.
Right, Hara?
This is a picture from high school.
Whoa, she was a total teenage girl.
You're really cute!
Stop it, really.
Why do you have that?
Listen up, explain this properly.
What happened!?
Calm down.
But this really cute girl is pretending to be a boy!
It's a total mystery.
Did you have some horrible trauma when you were younger?
No. It's just that this cafe was only hiring men.
That's it?
Yes.
Luckily, I'm fairly tall.
So I figured I could just barely pass as a man.
Don't worry, you totally look like a man.
Well, I figured I'd have to spill sooner or later.
Today, Piisuke...
Piisuke is the drummer in my band.
He really gave it to me.
Become black coffee.
Just like black coffee,
let people know your true feelings!
I'm Piisuke.
I'm back.
Argh. Someone, please come!
That annoying bunch from the TV station is usually here at this time.
There's something on your shirt.
Sorry for intruding.
Why?
There's no need to be sorry!
When I'm alone with Shinobu, I'm too aware of him.
I mean her.
Hm...
Should I embrace her?
Ah!
This is Manhattan.
Why? Why are you so calm?
Yes.
Could it be that you feel free now that you've confessed?
Okay, understood.
Oh, I get it.
These days, young people are quick to forget troubling things.
It's their characteristic.
I can forget about it.
Tenchou. I'm going to go collect the coffee pots.
Also, about the other day,
you can let me know the answer whenever you want.
I can't forget.
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The tragedy of an overly-active announcer who had an affair with a popular voice actor and got pregnant.
Popular CBS Announcer, Emoto Shiori (24): Removed from all shows.
In response to never-ending criticism, "I'll contemplate at my parents," no plans for a comeback.
This is way late.
Emoto Shiori CBS Announcer (24) Ignored!?
Iborii Sports already got this scoop.
What, really?
Of course.
I drove her to Ueno.
Right, Akabane?
What?
She was so cute.
Her skin is so smooth.
I want to see her again.
But I can't.
Damn!
I shouldn't have let her go to Ueno.
Don't be so down, Iborii.
I'll treat you to raw meat.
Okay.
I went to her place in Tochigi.
To Emo-yan's place.
You listening?
Shinobu-chan.
Shinobu-san, Shinobu, Shinoyan.
I'm listening.
They wouldn't let me in.
Getting yelled at by an adult over 40 is really painful.
But if your daughter dated a 40-year-old guy and got pregnant, what would you do?
I'd kill him.
You'd kill him.
For that, just killing him isn't enough.
Afterwards, I'd die too and get to hell before him.
Then, from the shadow of a hell telephone pole,
I'd do this.
I'm that type of man.
Her father feels the same.
What?
I'll go buy filters.
Shinobu-cchi, Shinora, Shinoon...
He's worthless.
Don't bother me.
Where are you now?
Funakoshi is in the bath.
Then, when Funakoshi gets out,
let's go get something to eat.
I'm full.
Then how about Yuusaku's place?
You want to drink.
Wait a bit longer.
Okay.
It's got to be Shinobu-kun.
Excuse me.
Is there garlic in this?
Hello?
It's Besshii.
What?
Have you eaten?
Is there garlic in this spicy pork soup?
Not yet.
I'm in Ginza now.
How long would it take you to get here?
There's garlic in this too?
Don't assume I'm coming! I have my own plans!
If you think I'll come as soon as you call, you're gravely mistaken.
Oh, sorry.
What are you doing now?
Do you have roasted garlic?
Yes.
Then one of those and raw beef bibimbap
and an intestine platter.
What do you want?
Hi.
What? Where'll you take me?
I don't know Korean BBQ all that well.
Korean BBQ?
I'll talk to her.
Get ready, start!
Shino... Shino...
Master.
Funakoshi!
When did you get here?
You don't have any signatures on the wall.
Well,
this cafe is a hidden gem in the city.
So we don't hang signatures of famous people.
I have something to say. Can I tell you?
Does it have to be now?
Of course it does.
Okay, shoot.
I'm very troubled, lately.
It's true I have a good job, and I can drink good coffee here.
Thank you.
But,
sometimes I feel uneasy.
"Have I failed to obtain what I truly want?"
I understand.
I, too, have only thought about my beloved coffee, until now.
But sometimes I wonder if that's enough.
The great Tezuka Osamu
continued to draw until the day he died.
Atom Boy, Black Jack, Kimba The White Lion, Phoenix...
You know a lot about him.
I want to be like Tezuka, spending my life working.
Oh? You've solved your problem.
Which brings us to what I want to say.
This is a secret from my wife.
I'm trying to decide if I should buy the "Princess Knight" DVD boxset.
What?
Good bye.
Of course I already own it,
Hey!
but the new release comes with a poster.
But it costs 30,000 yen.
I don't care.
I don't care about your problem.
Master.
Talking to you, I made up my mind.
I'll go preorder it.
Master, thank you.
Don't come again. Funakoshi!
Say something.
Hm?
At this rate, I'm like someone who came out because they wanted to eat Korean BBQ.
Oh.
Okay.
Don't talk with a dance, talk with your mouth!
Oh. That's right.
Something happened, right?
What?
This is stupid.
You aren't your usual self at all.
If you just tell me straight out, it's easier on both of us.
I can't.
Not in Besshii mode.
Huh?
I'll be frank.
Today, I had a dinner date planned with Chikura.
But when I went to pick her up, she was with another man.
I was annoyed, and before I realized it, I was calling you.
I couldn't handle being alone.
I'm sorry.
Anyone would've been fine. Sorry.
It turns out *I'm* the one who needed someone at their side.
I'm sorry.
Besshii.
That was too frank.
What?
Listening to what you just said,
what am I to you?
You told me to tell you.
Even so!
Adults have to have, what's it called,
consideration when talking to people!
Blurring the harsh edges is, what's it called,
an adult's virtue.
How old are you? 30?
Think before you speak!
Sorry.
I should've danced after all.
That's not the problem!
Anyway, can you even put what you just said into a dance?
If I try...
I can, I totally can.
Stop!
Wait!
Noburin?
What?
Noburin!
Huh?
No-
Noburin?
I was asked to come get the car.
Yes, I'm sorry.
Move.
Right.
Good morning.
Please take me to Yoyogi.
Get out!
Akabane walked home.
You walk home too!
Right.
Think calmly.
Now that I know Shinobu is a woman,
shouldn't I treat him-
No, her... as a woman?
Especially since she has feelings for me.
I'm not confident I can return those feelings.
But I really should treat her...
No, wait.
I wrote "men only" in the wanted ad.
So now that I know she's a woman, I should fire her.
But she's good at the job.
If she were a man, she'd get a full 100 points.
Oh my god! Tsumabuki is SO HOT!!!
She's a girl.
There's an even hotter picture.
Oh my god, he's TOO HOT!
I'll make him quit brokenheartedly.
When is your next concert?
Oh, about that... I was fired.
No way!
The fans were mad.
They said "Boy X-ray" doesn't need a girl.
I can't say it.
I really can't say it.
The usual.
Say that *after* you drink something.
Oh, well.
Shall I bet once again on the god Akabane?
Your phone's ringing.
Yeah, it is.
Crap.
It's the devil Akabane.
This is a match.
If you drink this coffee,
if you don't drink it?
No, if you drink it.
If you drink it, I'll fire Gamou Shinobu.
Bye bye, Shinobu.
Bye bye.
If you don't drink it, I'll treat Gamou Shinobu as a woman.
Hey!
Tenchou!
Hey? What are you-?
I... I yelled in the shop.
Damn! I have to change the bet.
No, either way she's a devil.
Things may turn out the opposite of what I expect.
The match continues!
Please take your time.
Why is she going for it today?
Shinobu.
Forgive me for selling my soul to the devil.
Tenchou!
Please come again.
Why doesn't she ever drink it?
Isn't that great, Shinobu?
I'm counting on you from now on.
Oh, no, no.
She's a girl, a girl.
I'll treat her as a girl.
Which means...
Huh?
This?
It's a bit too abrupt.
No, in one sense this is a test.
If we can overcome this, we can return to normal relations.
I'll leave this one here, too.
Hey!
She's here.
Where are you now?
Funakoshi is singing "Love is Over."
Ah, I'm so nervous.
Help me, Columbo!
Tenchou,
you've gone a tad too far.
Really?
You think so?
You can't go back now.
Boom!
Oh no...
Shinobu?
I'll be your server today.
Oh. I've dropped it.
I feel like I've done something horrible.
Ah, no, no...
Stop it already, Shinobu.
Tenchou.
Tenchou!
N-No!
Tenchou.
Ah!
Tenchou.
Kilimanjaro.
A dream?
It was so realistic.
That's right.
Columbo would never say "boom."
And I don't remember buying a waitress uniform either.
I'll be your server today.
I was scared.
What?!
T-That was y-y-you... You bought that yourself?!
That looks good on you, Shinobu.
Girls really *should* dress femininely.
Yeah.
Oh, I dropped it.
Oh.
Ah-ah-ah-ah-ah...
Doigaki, you're too obvious.
Tenchou!
Are you okay?
I made rice porridge.
Shinobu...
Open up.
Are you okay?
Should I call an ambulance?
I'm fine! Leave me alone!
Then I'll take you home.
Where do you live?
I don't have a house.
Oh, you're awake.
What are you doing?
Funakoshi took over while you were asleep.
Under your influence, I've been completely bewitched by coffee.
Look.
An old dog can learn new tricks.
It's delicious.
You're drinking it!
How would it be if Funakoshi were barista for a day tomorrow?
That would be great!
Oh, no, no. That would be rude to the master.
Shinobu, don't forget to bring wafers tomorrow.
Hey, shouldn't you go home and sleep?
Your face is ashen.
Akabane...
Where do you live?
Goodbye, Tokyo.
Farewell, my Manhattan.
What?
TOKYO STATION
Bungei Shunshuu Literature magazine, please.
That's 710 yen.
It's not here.
You don't have any money?
It's not here.
The door is unlocked.
Tenchou?
Maybe he went to buy wafers.
Look at this!
At My Limit
Suicide?!
What?!
No way, Tenchou?
He's the type that won't die even if you kill him.
Those are the types who die from stupid things.
Hey, hey, wait a sec.
I'm alive.
Hello.
Hey.
What's going on, why's everyone here?
Akabane!
Look at this.
Suicide?
Why?
Why do you connect that note with death?
What's the reason?
Debt.
Don't proclaim that!
If it's not that, then it's a woman.
Hey!
That's the type that gets drawn in by bad women.
He's been divorced.
Damnit.
If I stand here and listen, those jerks will say anything they please!
I'll go out there.
Is it my fault?
Shinobu.
When he learned I was a woman,
it seemed he couldn't figure out how to treat me.
As expected from ESP Shinobu.
He was always watching me.
Huh?
To be frank, I found his feelings to be oppressive.
Hey! That's not true, Shinobu.
He is oppressive.
Hm? Wait.
Shinobu, you're a girl?
Yes.
What?!
What is that? No one told me!
What? Everyone knew?!
It's common sense.
What?!
Oh, that's why he's wearing a skirt.
What? What?
I'm the only one left out?
Be quiet!
Okay.
Shinobu.
Why are you working at this cafe to begin with?
A good question.
Oh... A failed love affair.
Please tell us.
I met him in the summer of my second year of high school.
He was my tutor, a college student.
Shinobu,
I can't stand it anymore!
Oh, oh, no!
W-W-We study E-English, wow!
Hot!
Hotter!
Hottest!
I was serious.
In order to get into his college,
I studied like mad.
I was playing with you.
Bye.
Let's go.
But when I entered college, I found out
he had a woman.
Make that women.
You idiot!
I stood no chance against that kindness.
So I quit college
and just then I saw the ad for a waiter.
Thank you for telling us.
So what college was that guy from?
What'll you do if she tells you?
Wait, when did you get here?
Wait, what's that?
Hm? Ahh!!
What? What?
What? A caterpillar?
No, a fake mustache.
Ah! Shit!
Oh, it's Tenchou's.
Shinobu, y-you... knew?
What?
That was a fake mustache?
Yeah. He went to buy a new one once a week.
You knew that much.
That's hilarious.
He tried to grow a real one once, but...
I'm over.
I can't go out there.
Oscar.
Stop this!
Noburin?
You don't get it.
He's really a good man.
Akabane...
I heard his voice.
On the day Besshii was going to go to NY.
I will tell you from my life, my experience, and my soul.
Drink iron while it's hot!
I was always wondering whose voice that was.
But now I know.
That voice over the radio was Tenchou's.
I will tell you from my life, my experience, and my soul.
No way.
It's definitely true!
It's written here, look.
"Life and experience and soul."
Please enjoy our coffee, made from life, experience, and the soul.
It's a coincidence.
I wonder.
W-What?
I don't think it's true.
Even Shinobu.
Except when he goes to buy wafers, he never leaves the shop.
Plus, if he were the criminal,
Now I'm a criminal.
that would mean he was eavesdropping on everyone.
Oh, he's listening.
Gross, how creepy.
Hm? Then whose voice was it?
It wasn't Iborii?
Or maybe you actually love Tenchou?
No! Why do you say that!
It's interesting! You should date him!
You should.
What?!
No, no!
No, no, no, no, no.
How many times did she say "no"?
Speaking of that, it seems Tenchou liked you, Akabane.
You idiot!
Really?
Yeah.
When Akabane didn't come, he sighed constantly.
Wait, stop, stop.
Stop this. Adults shouldn't be catcalling.
Anyway, whose bike is that?
Who's that?
Don't know. I don't recognize the face.
Is someone there?
Excuse me...
So, everyone is here.
Who are you?
Maybe he's Tenchou's relative?
That's right.
I'm his elder brother.
What?!
What? What'd you say?
Are you serious!?
You're his brother?
Yes, I am.
Stop lying.
I'm an only child. I don't have a brother.
Who are you?
Who would pretend to be my brother?
What was your brother like?
Well,
he used to eat a lot.
And he used to cry a lot.
He ate and cried a lot.
Who are you? Who?
By the way, what was his name? Does anyone know?
Hm? Does he even have a name?
Of course I do!
Excuse me, what's your name?
Hattan Ichirou.
Hattan?
And your brother?
Manjirou.
Manjirou?
That's right, Manjirou.
Don't make up stuff!
That's not my name. That's not my name at all.
Hey, hey, he *does* look like a Manjirou.
Hey, sorry, wait a sec.
Everyone probably realizes this, so I'm a little embarrassed to say it, but...
What?
HattanManjirou. Right?
Hattanman
Hattanman Hattanman
Ready?
Manhattan!
It's a pun! A pun!
A masterpiece.
I haven't laughed this hard in a long time!
Farewell for sure this time, my Manhattan.
Bungei Shunshuu Literature magazine and whiskey.
Tenchou!
I was surprised.
Why are you in Tochigi?
I can't tell her.
When I think of how she feels, I can't tell her that I couldn't stand Tokyo anymore.
Is your hometown around here?
Not at all.
Actually, I should have gone to a prefecture that borders the ocean.
But somewhere deep down, you were on my mind.
I'm not worrying anymore.
Tochigi Nomura
Not worrying?
Tochigi Nomura
I was surprised at first, when I heard Shinobu was a girl.
"A girl?!"
"I missed that memo."
Right, right.
"Men's chests are so soft."
'Cause they were breasts!
She really isn't worrying.
But I realized it quickly.
This is my punishment.
Punishment?
Dating someone that I didn't even like,
pretending to be a good girl,
that's why when someone I really did like appeared, God...
What a good girl.
It's somehow easier being back here.
I have friends too.
I realized I was trying too hard in Tokyo.
So I plan to stay here for awhile.
Either way I've got to take maternity.
Women are strong.
Do you want to get some coffee?
Coffee?
I'm home,
Carlito.
"I'm home"?
C O F F E E
M O T O
C O F F E E
M O T O
C O F F E E
M O T O
Coffee Emoto?
This is my father.
Which means, this is Emo-yan's home?
This is someone I know from Tokyo.
Ah wait, he's not that.
Two cups of coffee.
Self service?
He runs a cafe near the TV station.
What?
This place doesn't have even a fragment of a policy.
Everything is different than Manhattan.
If I were forced to find a commonality,
the owner doesn't speak.
What are you looking at?
He does speak!
I won't let you steal my methods.
Who used the hot water!?
Sorry.
Mom!
We have a guest from Tokyo.
Owww.
That's hot.
Sorry.
T-That's the water that was just used to heat the curry pouch.
I don't want to drink it.
Right now, I understand Akabane's feelings very well.
Drink.
It'll get cold.
It's good!
Is it good?
W-What is this flavor?
It's got just the right bitterness, depth, and strength.
There's absolutely no good aftertaste,
but it slides smoothly down my throat.
What have I been doing?
And this man who can impress me, the runner-up Grand Prix
in the All-Japan Barista East Tokyo Tournament Selections,
he's to be reckoned with.
Tenchou?
Please let me work here.
You... You can talk.
I beg you.
Women's Bath
Hello?
Women's Bath
Shinobu-cchi? It's been awhile.
Oh, hi.
Your Tenchou is here.
What?!
I ran into him when I was working.
I don't really get it, but he's living and working here.
It's been about a week.
It's hot, be careful.
This is good.
Isn't it?
Excuse me.
It's problematic for the other customers if you stay here a long time.
What is that?
You want me to order something? Then get me a coffee.
Chikura!
Oh, Shinobu.
Tenchou is alive.
What?
Mom, the Neapolitan is done.
Coming.
No way, really? He came back?
Oh, he didn't come back?
But that's great.
He's not dead!
That's great!
Oh no, Besshii.
What are you doing?
Sumo. We had free time.
I got a call from Doigaki that Tenchou came back.
No way!
Excuse me.
Sorry to keep you waiting.
Yes.
Yes, here.
Who ordered the ginger-fried beef lunch without rice?
Here you go.
Here's one more.
Here.
Tochigi?
That's right.
Emo-yan's parents run a cafe, and it looks like he's working there.
So that's where he was.
Yeah.
What are you doing, Shinobu?
Hm?
Go get him, hurry.
I can't do that.
Why?
You like him, right?
Right.
But that's why he left.
Even if he came back,
I'm not confident things could go back to how they were.
Or maybe I should say I can't face him.
Funakoshi, we're leaving for the shoot.
I'm coming.
I'm fine.
There's plenty of jobs if I look for them.
Sorry to bother you.
You're quitting?
Manhattan is everything to him.
What's up?
It's not open.
No way.
Huh?
That's strange.
I'll open it from the inside, so wait for me.
Okay.
Will Shinobu really quit?
G likes H, but...
H seems to like A.
Funakoshi, do you want coffee?
E likes F, but...
F likes his wife and she likes him too.
This is complicated!
Funakoshi, I started playing golf.
G likes H,
but H hasn't shown his true feelings to G.
This line is the biggest problem.
We may have to put off this scene.
What?!
Sorry. We've only taken 3 cuts so far.
I can't go home until we've taken 17 more?
This sucks.
What are we waiting for?
They say waiting is part of the job, but this is too much.
Hey, Funakko.
Do you have time to read through the script?
Of course not, not at a time like this.
And what's up with "Funakko"?
Are you trying to act friendly?
Lord Kogure.
I have conditions before I can start over with you.
She started.
Man. Go away.
I don't have any lines today.
This is just your own practice, Touyama!
Funakoshi!
Sorry, the director is particular about the weather.
The weather doesn't matter.
What matters is Shinobu's feelings.
Therefore, we'll wait for a rainy night.
So wait in the dressing room.
How long will it take?
2 hours?
Don't mess around.
I'm sorry.
I'll call you when it rains.
They expect me to wait patiently for 2 hours right now?
Funakoshi!
I'm going to buy wafers!
Since you've come here Tenchou, our female customers have increased!
Mom,
could you stop calling me Tenchou?
I'm in training.
I want you to stay forever. Right?
Yeah.
Oh, Master.
Could you teach me how to make coffe-
You idiot!
Don't get carried away.
Go buy wafers.
Hard ones.
All right.
Excuse me.
What is it?
Move. Sorry.
Sorry. There too.
What's wrong?
Nothing.
The coffee's done.
Okay.
Master!
We can't get in. All the doors are locked.
Should I call?
Yeah.
Wait.
Hey.
Are you still mad about the other day?
I'm mad too.
What?
The other day, everyone was teasing you.
About you liking Tenchou.
Why didn't you tell them?
That you like me.
What are you saying, stupid?
Chikura and Doigaki and Funakoshi were there.
On top of that, they were joking.
There's no way Manjirou likes me.
What is it?
What?
Hattan Manjirou.
I know you're in there.
You should go back to Manhattan.
Isn't that Funakoshi Eiichirou?
Funakoshi? Where?
A portable shrine?
You should respond to Shinobu's feelings.
How long will you keep running?
I understood it clearly then.
I'm starting to...
really fall for you.
You-
Stop!
What?
Dance.
Okay.
Master.
No, Tenchou.
Everyone needs you and your cafe.
Of course Shinobu does,
but also the other regulars and myself.
That's not true.
No one cares about my feelings. They just do what they want.
They're making fun of me.
We admire your dedication to coffee.
But you know,
sometimes I think you go a little too far.
Paying attention to the cups and beans, agonizing over whether to hang autographs on the wall,
those things aren't dedication.
They're self-satisfaction.
Whether the coffee is good or awful
depends on how the drinker feels.
Am I wrong?
Humans are the same.
There is something more important to pay attention to than gender.
That is feelings.
That's right.
Your feelings.
Dance with me?
No, no, no.
Wait.
Come here.
Are you listening?
I say this from my experience, my life, and my soul.
Get rid of your biases!
Get rid of your biases,
and express yourself to her as a person!
Make your feelings clear!
That's all I want to say.
Please take me to the station.
Master.
One cup of coffee,
please.
It's terrible.
The other day, you said it was great.
Funakoshi was right.
It changes based on feelings.
Tenchou?
I'm not Tenchou.
You are.
Me?
Thank you for everything.
I'm sorry, Shinobu.
As an employee,
no,
as a person, I love you.
Tenchou.
Shinobu.
Nobuko.
Besshii.
My lover
is coffee.
I'm still counting on you.
All right.
Oh, Tenchou.
These are wafers from Funakoshi!
A good rain is falling, so let's start shooting.
Let's start.
All right, let's work hard.
Takahashi, listen. Let's work well and have fun.
Lord Kogure.
I have conditions before I can start over with you.
Sing "Love is Over."
But this was the only possibility!
You're the one writing it.
You're a genius!
Thank you.
Shinobu.
Yes?
Kilimanjaro.
Tenchou, Kilimanjaro.
To Manhattan
Funakoshi Eiichirou
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