It all started with that real estate agent.
Looking for something?
You're Mr. Mori, right?
Huh? Why do you know my name?
Thats right. I'm Jirou Mori. You can call me Moriji.
This real estate office is only open from 9:00pm to midnight, only 3 hours! A real ghost of a realtor.
Thats right. What kind of property were you looking for?
This man called Ijuuin is yet another mystery.
It seems like there are other people who go by the name of Ijuuin, too.
You're definitely going to become famous in your future.
I'm sorry to say, but I'm just a plain old part-time who goes anywhere.
and even if I try it's pointless!
I'm a guy who thinks that diligently working a job is worthless.
You're a person with the qualities of somebody who will become rich!
Which is why I'm showing you this property... If I had to say, you could think of it as a prior investment.
It will be a room-share, however.
This is about the room-share.
At first glance a lady who can only look like a cabaret dance, Hibiki Kyoko.
You might be surprised to find out that she is actually a head doctor.
But it seems like she puts most of her effort and work into venereal diseases and abortions.
On the way home from her examinations, this lady also...
Amazing! This room is huge!
Gather all the people whom I have judged that seem to have a chance at becoming King in their future.
That just sounds like a project for you!
On top of that, 9 people are living together! 9 people!
Thus we have the room-mates gathered for the King. One of them is a typical office lady, Asako.
Awww, I want to get married!
Welcome~
Maji Max!
Here we have the charismatic stylist, Majima Yohei.
Shortly after we all met, a big incident occurred.
Ah! This girl!
Your hostage is safe.
Oh no! Asa-chan!
All of a sudden I heard a gunshot go off, and then I lost power around my waist...
With this she's famous.
I've got a small opportunity to jump start my life.
Are those for me?
Hmm?
And to the multi-millionaire Maria who just happened to come to our bar,
I was coaxed into giving her the bouquet I just happened to buy for my mom's birthday.
Well, she was bugging me so I ended up giving it to her anyway.
Would you like some more champagne with your roses?
Next time do you mind if I borrow him for a while?
Alright!
What do you mean, 'Alright!?'
Will you have flowers for me again next time?
This is my small chance, and a hassle for me.
- I'm counting on you for flowers. - What?! That's impossible!
Now I'm really done for! I have no clue about flowers...
Aww.. What should I do? ...So this is where we'll start our story.
Meta_Intrans Presents
Ms. Shinohara~
The other day, when you were giving my flowers, you told me to imagine the person I would give the flowers to, right?
Flowers for your mother again?
No, this time it's for a different person.
We just happened to meet the other day.. and they asked for some flowers.
Hmm? Popular, aren't we.
No, it's not like that. It's for work.
Well, not necessarily my job but...
The other day when you told me, "A bouquet that will echo in the heart of the receiver,"
what exactly are we imagining about the person?
For example, if that person might like something stylish, or maybe rather something cute.
Or maybe color? There must be something~ an idea of her hobbies!
But I don't really know her very well.
But you met her, right?
You should know something about her tastes, right? Something that should make her happy.
I have no idea at all.
She's way rich, drinks a lot of champagne,
and is the daughter of a wealthy businessman?
What kind of flower does a person like her wish for?
I don't know! I can't keep up with your love interests.
It's not a love interest...
Um... If it was you, Ms. Shinohara, what kind of flower would you want?
What? Me?
Hmm... I've never really gotten flowers before so...
I do work at a flower shop anyway..
So... If somebody just gave me any kind I'd probably be surprised and happy.
Hmm?
Oh um...
Any kind of flower is ok.
Huh. I must be tired or something today.
Ouch!
Ah, I got it!
Hey.. Cutting the flowers that wildly, who exactly do you think you're giving them to?
This looks interesting!
That's the petrified branch of a willow tree.
Wow~ If I said that I wanted to buy these do you think she'll be mad?
Those plants are pretty nice.
Whoa~ Shinohara-sempai!
Stop it! Don't call me that.
And what are you doing to this bird of paradise!
This is your image of the lady?
Huh? Oh, yeah.
- Can I use these? The willow branches. - It's fine, but they're expensive.
- Really? How much? - More than you make in an hour, I bet.
Aww! An hours worth of my sweat and tears... for this tree.
You're not even sweating much..
Are you sure this is ok? Even though he just got here today.
It's fine. I'm in a good mood today.
Thank you!
Also, how about some sort of green plant like this?
- Like this? - How much is this?
Hurry up and memorize the prices! You're an employee.
- Just a part-timer. - Part-timer or employee, it doesn't matter!
- This was ¥250, right? - No, ¥350!
You just said that on purpose, didn't you.
Even if i did...
You're asking for ¥250? That's fine with me.
Yes!
Are you serious?! What a waste...
Aside from that... aren't you buying a little too much?
Maybe I've just become a boy who loves flowers!
(Referring to Shogo Kariyazaki, a famous male flower arranger.)
- Kariyazaki? - Kariyazaki!
Well aren't you two getting along nicely.
Cut it out, that's gross.
Gross is a little cruel...
But what made you choose this bouquet? The person you're giving it to will be surprised!
I want to surprise her!
Excuse me~
- Alright! - Hey!
Good work!
Don't bring your bike into the shop! I told you leave it outside!!
Good grief.. He's not even listening!
They hadn't even reached their expiration date this time.
You're right.. I'm going further than I thought.
There we go.
I've still got plenty of time!
Nap time~
Oh no! This is bad~ I slept in!
I'm late!
What's with this lineup?
Amazing.
Gotta go!
So that's why you came again?
I told you to use a condom, didn't I! You really make me angry.
I'm sorry, Miss Hibiki...
I'm sorry. Please don't get mad.
No. I am mad.
You're getting a strict lecture today.
Can I have a moment? It won't be long.
Got it!
The preparations for the lecture room are complete.
Ahh- Oh, damnit.
That's my limit.
Ouch ouch ouch ouch-
Ah! That's right that's right.
Hurry and pick up!
Hello? It's me.
Yeah. Truly sorry. Yeah.
It's fine. Just do it like always.
I know, again.
I'm on my way though.
Maji Max is a name you hear quite often these days. That's great!
Ahh, not much~
I've always waited for the day we could work together!
Thank you very much.
I always knew your name, but I never knew what kind of person you were.
- Are you fairly young? - Actually, relatively old..
I can see that. You also recently changed your clothing line, right?
Yeah.. It's an honor to be invited my you, Mr. Ryuji.
No no. It is my honor to be able to work together with such an up-and-coming stylist as yourself.
Well then, without delay should we move on to the outfits?
Let's have a look.
I was thinking that something like this and this might work but...
- Morning~ - Mr. J! Good morning.
This will be my first time working with you. I"m Majima.
You've got a different atmosphere about you, huh. Kinda invigorating, isn't it!
People often say that...
What would you like to do? Should we start with the outfits?
That's fine.
What do you think?
I think it's refreshing, myself.
Ahh, excuse me.
I think it's good if we go for a new image you haven't done before.
Excuse me!
Ahh, did you find it?
- Found it! - Thank you thank you~
Here you are.
This is my assistant, Riba.
Nice to meet you.
Umm...
How about this one?
Mr J., I do think this one is good but...
Um- how about...
Ah.. This one! This is the one I recommend.
This will definitely be in style soon!
It is definitely my recommendation..
Really?
Can I get you to try it on for a second? Please.
Excuse me.
How is it?
- What do you think? - Looks great!
- Really? - Yeah, it's good.
Very good. It looks great on you.
It's true, this line and silhouette might look good!
Just as you'd expect!
- Thanks. - Looks good, looks good.
Shall we move on to the hair?
You're right, probably with these clothes we need.. Can you sit down here please?
Thank you. See you again next week.
Thanks~ Counting on you for the performance.
Well then, if you'll excuse us.
As you'd expect from a popular stylist!
I'm sorry.
- Let's go! Time to go! - Yes, yes.
Hurry it up!
- Come on now, let's go! - Coming.
- Thank you very much. - Good work.
Are all people like that recently?
Well, there's many people who work in two places lately.
I think this styling is great.
Majima-kun's popularity will shoot up soon enough!
You should get a hold of him while you still can.
Heavy, heavy, heavy...
I'm sorry.. Sorry..
- Heavy, heavy.. - Excuse me.
Mr. Majima, you forgot this.
Who are you?
Ryuji's assistant.
Ahhh, thanks.
Maybe I'm just imagining things..
That guy is terrible..
Who is it?
Who's the one that said Maji Max would be successful on this road and scouted him out?
One, two~
Mr. Majima, you've gotta give me a break!
You can't afford to be late!
Sorry, sorry, sorry.
But you've gotten much better! You're flawless!
You've got me down perfect.
Wait.
This could be of some use aside from work.
Please just give it up. I get so distraught every time.
I don't know what I should say...
We'll definitely get caught someday!
When you're so late like today, Mr. Majima, it's difficult for me to continue on!
And whenever I talk they can realize that I'm not you...
Why?
Because I don't know how to talk like you!
Then let's practice how I speak.
That's not the problem though!
Such nice weather today~
Shall we go grab some drinks?
What are you saying! We still have to gather up the outfits, don't we!
Yes?
What? I am?!
For Hotei?!
(Referring to Tomoyasu Hotei, a famous guitarist.)
For Mr. Hotei.
My apologies.
So.. I am? For Mr. Hotei?
Somebody like you who won't lose heart is good for this.
You don't get discouraged, right? No matter what somebody says.
I do get discouraged.
Or rather, you're telling me it's something that's going to be a huge pain in the ass, aren't you.
That's correct.
Mr. Gotou,
It's not that my styling meets his tastes, you're requesting me because I won't get discouraged?
Right. I'll be waiting.
Wait wait Mr. Gotou.. Who's in charge of his hair styling?
Noboru Hotta.
What?! Nobo-chan?!
Ah- Somebody must be telling rumors about me~
Aww, who could it be~?
Ok.
Just as I thought, you look cute Aki-chan! The girlish look fits you well!
Nobo-chan, you only do hairstyles that suit your tastes, anyway.
Of course~! Because those styles will unquestionably become cute!
But you know.. I get to do Mr. Hotei's hair~!
Are you serious?
I'm serious~! It feels like something from Close Encounters of the Third Kind!
Aren't your outlook's on the world a little too different?
Are you gonna be ok?
If he gets mad at me I'll just get up and quit!
Wouldn't it be better to just turn him down from the start?
I couldn't do turn him down!
My manager... Gotou...
He's scary~!
Those eyes...
What?
His voice is scary too...
I really don't think I can do it.
What's up with that combination?
I'm not suited for Nobo-chan at all either...
You are suited. Neither of you will back down, right?
I'll be waiting.
So that's how it's going go be..
Looks like it's turned into something big.
What?
You're Asako-chan, right?
You are her!
Who's that?
Remember, she was the girl on TV the other day!
She was the hostage the other day when there was a holdup in the Praha building!
You're right! And she's even cuter in person!
Was it frightening the other day?
Sorry, I'm going on ahead.
I'm not even a hostage anymore...
Will the customer holding the #6 ticket please come to window #2.
Customer #6~
I'd like to open an account.
Certainly. I'll get the paperwork ready.
Are you alright?
Hmm?
Suddenly being confronted and pestered by the media.
I know it might be tough right now but,
"Gossip only lasts one season." The rumors will disappear soon enough.
(He uses the phrase, "人の噂も七十五日," which literally translated means that People's gossip is only 75 days.")
Until then, keep it up!
Ah.. alright..
This is who I am but..
Office Wish, Shibata Masaru?
You don't know what chances life will throw at you that can lead you on a wonderful new path.
That is the true charm about life.
For you, right now you have a chance to make something out of this despicable event.
Chance?
This is a chance for you to change paths and lead you to a wonderful life.
A wonderful life?
If you'd like to travel down that path, give me a call.
Huh? Ah, Sir! Your account..
You're weren't going to open an account?
Why did you accept, Mr. Nobo?
It would be scary to turn it down!
Turning it down is scary.. Isn't accepting it worse?
You're right. I just realized that!
Please, come in.
Yes!
Yesh!
One at a time.
- Let's start off with the hair stylist. - Yes!
And you are?
Noboru H..Hotta! Nice to be working with you.
Nice to meet you.
Yes!
You understand, right?
Huh?
Our next live is very important.
Yes!
It's depending on your hair stying, Hotta-kun.
Yes!
And you, too.
Yes!
This should be standard, but if you mess up I won't forgive you.
Got it.
But really, I am depending on you two!
Yes.
Because if you mess up, I can't go up on stage.
And umm...
It's Noboru! Noboru Hotta.
Hotta?
I'm sorry. It's Hotta.
Is the 'Ho' in your name... The same 'Ho' as the one I use for my name?
(They are discussing the Kanji used for writing their last names, 堀田 vs. 布袋)
Yes... They're the same!
Hotei. The Hotei used for writing 'cloth bag.' Hotta is written with the character 'to dig!' They're different!
Is that so...
That's awesome.
What is?
That's great to have the same 'Ho,' isn't it.
Yes!
Alright then. This is about the image I want for my next time but...
Yes...
A tulip.
Huh?
Don't make me repeat myself.
I'm sorry!
You're up next, stylist.
Yes.
- Maji Max? - Yes.
- What's your real name? - It's Majima.
Majima Max?
Huh?
Ah, forget it.
Yup.
So.. America?
That's right.
(By the way, I'm from Kagoshima!)
Ah, that's great.
Thank you!
As for the image I have for my outfit...
Gundam.
Huh? Gundam? ...You mean.. Mobile Suit?
It's up to you!
Roger!
R.. Roger that.
- Because it's a building why don't we talk outside? - That sounds good.
Thank you very much.
We're counting on you for the performance.
Huh? Won't there be a meeting or something for his outfit?
Right now was the meeting for the outfit.
What?? So next time will be the real deal?
You got a grasp for the image today, right?
Gundam...
Tulip...
Well then, let's meet in the studio 4 hours before on the day of the performance.
- Thank you for your cooperation. - Thanks for the work.
Scary~
Don't look back. Don't look back.
Can I ask you something that's been on my mind?
What is it?
Is it turning green?
It is.
Alright.
Huh? Is that what was on your mind?
One of the things I like to do is drink a cream soda, and then show people my green tongue.
Actually, that's the whole reason I order cream soda.
What a strange tendency.
No it's not.
Not so much a strange tendency, more of a habit I'd say.
You shouldn't tell that to Mr. Hotei.
Gundam..
Tulip!..
Do you now what you're going to do? You said 'Roger!' back there..
I have no idea!
I don't know either..
Hey, if we do what we want it'll be like Korakuen Hall and we'll be killed right? (Korakuen Hall hosts boxing, wrestling and MMA events)
If we don't imagine Mr. Hotei's intentions, you're right. We have to become Mr. Hotei and think about it!
The only music I listen to is jazz..
And I listen to little girl bands!
(Nobo-chan literally says 'ロリコン,' short for Lolita-Complex.)
What are we going to do?! We're really going to be killed!
Aah~ Excuse me!! Can I get a cream soda too please!
I'll wrap it up for you to take home later.
This is for me?
Yeah.
I guess it's not what you were looking for...
A bird of paradise with a petrified willow branch..
You even fastened them on to look like flower buds.
It's beautiful.
I'm so relieved! I wanted to surprise you with it.
How did you know?
Huh?
Today roses just wouldn't have been any good.
Here you go.
Looks like I wasn't wrong about you.
A bell rang in my head when I first met you.
A bell?
That's right.
You have the talent of choice.
Talent of choice?
For example, if we were talking about wines, you wouldn't need the qualifications of a sommelier.
You could just make your own judgements.
Without boasting or saying anything about your knowledge,
you could simply just serve wine to a guest that suits their mood.
That is your talent of choice.
The sooner the better..
Come overseas with me, and we can refine that talent.
Huh? Me.. go... overseas?
I guess for the time being, France sounds good.
You should be able to find something great.
But, I really don't think I have that sort of talent..
That's not something for you to decide.
Jirou-kun, do you plan on working here forever?
Don't you have some ideas about your future?
Umm...
Well, in the future I thought maybe it'd be nice to have a shop?
A bar or a flower shop or something...
What kind of shop?
The kind of shop where I don't have to worry about money?
What's that? You really have those dreams?
That's what a like about you Jirou-kun. A little foolish.
F... Foolish?
Foolish, foolish. You haven't thought about this at all.
Well then, we'll leave next week.
Next week!?
I'll fill you in on the details next time.
Eh...
Manager, I'm going.
The talent of choice huh?
Rather straight, aren't we.
Oh, I'm sorry. Shall I weaken that for you?
What? No no, just talking to myself.
It's delicious.
Ah, that's a relief.
Huh? So.. that means you decided to go?
Mmm.. I was thinking I might go..
Hey, is it alright if I ask something?
Sure.
It's what you were just talking about, but..
Why? Why would this Maria that you don't know... You don't know her right?
Yeah.
Right? So that means you knew what kind of flowers
this person whom you don't know was asking for? Why?
No.. It's not that I knew, just that..
When you give flowers as a present, I was told to imagine the person while choosing..
- And?? And and? - And then, well, at first..
I thought that I should think of a flower that will match that person's semblance
and decide based on that but...
I just couldn't decide based on that.. I mean I don't even know that person!
- And and and? - That's why, suddenly, I thought maybe I should try to imagine
what kind of condition that person is in now to help decide.
What?
So, I should imagine what kind of situation that person has been put in right now.
So, for example.. Is that person in a rush or..
tired... or wanting to be loved... or bored...
You're amazing.
I think I see you a little differently now.
How do you notice that kind of stuff?
Eh..
So... If somebody just gave me any kind, I'd probably be surprised and happy.
I wonder how...
Oh oh oh! Can I say something?
Today at the bank some guy gave me this business card..
He said no matter what kind of horrible incident, if you feel like it, it can be a chance for you.
Hey? What do you think I should do?
What should you do?
No, um, should I contact him..
Office Wish? What kind of company is that?
Mr. Majima, do you know it?
"Wish"? It's a talent agency.
Asa-chan, you were probably scouted.
Huh?? Scouted?
Regardless of your intentions, you're in the spotlight right now.
Eh? What do you mean?
"Why don't you quit your job and come work for us?" is what they're saying.
Well, you don't really know if they'll make you into a talent or a picture girl though.
Isn't that dangerous?
But.. he told me that my life would go down a wonderful path..
A wonderful path?
Yeah..
What do you think, Moriji?
Aren't you going off to France with a lady who's almost a complete stranger?
But I only have part-time jobs that I can quit at any time..
And as for trips... I can just take time and go lightheartedly...
It's true you don't have many risks~
Just a part-timer with nothing to lose!
Ah~ so tired.
Ah, Mr. Son~
You haven't met everybody yet, right?
Right.
- Hello~ - Nice to meet you.
You.. You're that guy!
You know each other?
When I was captured as a hostage, he was the person who sang a song and saved me!
I was so nervous at that time I wasn't able to express my gratitude..
A song?
Thats right, I saw it on the news!
The lingering evening glow of a city. Between the light and the shadow.
It was thanks to that song that the criminal's heart was moved and he surrendered.
Overcome your sadness, and bring yourself to smile.
Just keep crying until your tears dry up...
That was you, wasn't it!
Yeah, I'm not really sure why but..
I just really to sing something.
Takeda Tetsuya's... No! Kaientai's "Words to Send You Off."
(Kaientai was Takeda Tetsuya's band.)
Was that all?
You just wanted to sing?
It's such a great song...
Are you a singer?
Nope.
He's a chef.
That's right! Hey hey..
Mr. Son, Mr Son! Um..
You always make food for large crowds of people, right?
At times like that, how do you come up with ideas for good recipes?
I ask the horses.
Horses?
Horses..like.. the kind that run?
Don't ask me!
Bed time~
I'll head to bed too.
Night~
I guess I will too...
Wait.. Hey, hey..
What is it?
Let's say.. If there was somebody who wanted to become a Gundam..
What kind of condition would he be in?
Huh?
What you said earlier! When you're choosing flowers, you think about those things.
So what do you think?
Does somebody who orders Gundam clothing... Want to be loved?
- Ah! Maybe he's tired? - I don't..
He likes adventures? What do you think?
I don't know those kind of things..
Hey.. Wait a sec! Hey..
Awww-- GUNDAM!
It's ready.
Hmm? What's that?
Fried sting-ray kabobs. Crispy on the outside, collagen on the inside.
Can I try it?
Yeah, give it a try.
Mmmm!
You're a genius~
How did you think of a recipe like this?
When I was writing on a horse, the wind whispered it to me.
Abarenbou, Abarenbou, Hey! Abarenbou~
(Abarenbou Shogun was the title of a popular TV series about Japanese Generals, set in the 18th century.)
Abarenbou, Abarenbou, Banzai!
(Abarenbou literally translates to wild or rowdy.)
Now I get it...
Fried sting-ray kabobs, huh?
I'll pick up some bread crumbs on the way home.
What did the wind whisper?
Fried sting-ray~
Kabob~
Collagen~
Isn't that great!
We need to be thankful.
Thankful to the horses.
It must be so difficult for you to ride on horses to think of your menus...
With the horse-riding fees piling up, I don't know how you can do it!
You must be losing money..
Are you serious?
I'm serious!
However.. I don't think I can listen to you tell me not to ride horses..
What? You think it might be Chlamydia? Aren't you knowledgeable.
What are you saying! You can't be so open about those things!
Be a little bit bashful!
But, you were the one who taught me the symptoms, Hibiki-chan.
How many times! It's called Chlamydia.
Medicine please~
Nope. I won't give it to you.
Do you have time for a little tea after this?
A lecture?
Correct!
You want to get rid of it?
It's just... I can't do it!
Why don't you use contraception?
I guess.. He influenced me?
Don't be absurd! You know it's rough on girls.
Good guys will put on a condom nicely.
If you're doing it with a guy who doesn't amount to much.. that's the kind of girl you are, too.
How about for once, take one of our good looking nurses out for a date.
We're happy that you think of us as real men, Miss Hibiki.. But..
Are we hosts?!
That's right.
The doctor is the hostess, and you all are hosts.
Comforting and cheering up girls who are in trouble is the treatment.
Yes!
So I guess here, here, and here are the only one's left we don't know.
I wonder what other people are living here..
Ah, welcome home.
Night~
Good night~
I've had enough!
Kill!
Looks dangerous, doesn't it.
Well, it's Miss Hibiki so she should be fine.
Moriji said something great didn't he. Maybe it was just a fluke?
It's his true strength.
All he has to do is realize it.
Just a little bit more observation!
Observation!
Do NOT post on streaming websites!
Translation - hibiYa and ModesTea
Timing - Thanks to tianj and furransu