Hello. The name's Son.
I'm working as a chef.
This is my restaurant.
I come up with ingenious recipes for our restaurant.
Also, this girl has truly fallen in love with my talent.
And somehow, I ended up living here with 9 people whom I had never known before or even met.
Hold it right there!
Are you in a rush?
Everything has been keeping me from going on my path.
It all started with a realtor named Ijyuuin.
You want to get rid of it?
Everyone living here sure is troubled with something.
Here we have Kyoko Hibiki, worried about extremely scary threat mail.
The woman who killed my child. Go die and repent!
Give me back my baby!!
Murderer!
My skin is just turning...
Despite me going to a salon...
Gundam.
Being abused by Mr. Hotei, Maji Max.
Right now you have a chance to make something out of this despicable event.
This girl too... Shouldn't she just get on with it and decide for herself?
Moriji~
This guy ended up leaving for Paris...
In reality I'd love to have a restaurant overseas but...
So this is Paris...
We will be having an original and creative flower arranging demonstration there.
I'd like to introduce you to Japan's young flower arranging specialist.
Mr. Jirou Mori!
Ehhh~~?!
Good luck! Moriji!
Meta_Intrans Presents
What? Tomorrow?
That's impossible! I've never arranged flowers once before...
If you just arrange them for me you'll be fine!
That's unreasonable...
Are you scared?
I'd really like you to surprise me again...
Like I said... That's not the kind of person I am!
Ahh...
Miss Shinohara Note: Work Sempai
(Senpai - One's superior, usually there for advice etc. )
Imagine the person you're giving it to while you make it.
That will be the bouquet that echoes from the heart.
That will be the bouquet that echoes from the heart, huh..
If it was you, Ms. Shinohara, what kind of flower would you want?
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.
I want to call her~
But that would be so uncool...
"Excuse me...
What kind of arrangement should I do?"
I'm such a dork...
I wonder if I like her...
Asa-chan?
Ah, Moriji? Sorry, were you sleeping?
Nah, I'm awake.
Wait.. Aren't you in Paris now?
You don't seem to be that excited..
Ahh, no... You see, at the restaurant...
For some reason I have to make a flower arrangement in front of customers...
Really? That's great!
Not great, not great.
I've never done this sort of thing before.
You're a little peculiar, Moriji, so you should definitely be able to come up with something that's personal.
Peculiar?
Ah, the thing about the "Ketchupa-?"
Asa-chan~ This is delicious..
Oh, I tried that out. Actually, I'm eating it right now but...
Huh?
I...
I'm naive, aren't I?
Even though Miss Hibiki is busy,
I ended up skipping work and going in to ask her for advice about my life.
You mean about whether to become an idol or not?
I must look like an idiot for still worrying about this, don't I...
You sure are indecisive.
I'm sorry for calling you all the way in France over this worthless stuff.
What would I do if even you got mad at me?
Somebody got mad at you?
Grumbling about my troubles...
Miss Hibiki said I'm naive for skipping work.
To keep living on means that you have to keep going on your own will.
Aren't you somehow missing the point?
Don't you think things aren't limited to that?
Hmm?
Just take a breath and you'll be fine.
You know, before I die,
If I can think, "My life wasn't all that bad after all," I count that as a win.
So that's why you left for Paris, Moriji.
If I'm ever lost, I just decide to go the way that looks interesting.
You know,
Remember Shibata? The guy from the talent agency who scouted me?
He said it was like a chance to change life to a wonderful path, right?
In other words... That's what you're thinking too, Moriji?
I wonder. I'm not really sure.
Even though I want to jump out, it's scary...
If you want to do it, just do it. If you don't want to, you don't have to. That's all there is to it.
That's what I really don't understand.
Sorry, I should probably hang up soon..
Besides that, are you doing ok?
Yeah, I'm fine.
I get it...
Moriji, are flowers something you wanted to work with? Did you like them before?
I like ketchup more. Especially... when I'm putting it on.
What happened?
Ah... It's nothing.
Even though you don't like flowers, you're really going for it, huh?
I'm not really going for it...
That's just how it's turning out?
And...
Impure reasons?
Impure?
Ahh! It hurts! My nose hurts!
Ah... What? What are you doing?
The hooligan came home!
Huh? Maji Max?
Jyunko, water, water...
- I'm Asako! - Huh?
Ah, Tomoko?
Exactly how many girls do you have?
Hello~? I'm going to hang up now.
Ah, wait, wait!
It's pure love...
I went ahead and did Mr. Inoue's fitting.
I'm sorry~
Rather than being late, I didn't even go.
I'm counting on you for the next meeting!
It wouldn't be good to be late for Mr. Tokitou either.
It's fine.
Mr. Tokitou likes my anyways, he's fallen for my talent.
That might be the case but...
- Yes? - Again?
Nobo-chan?
What's up?
What? Reconnaissance?
Yes, yes, yes. I'm struggling.
So, so, so?
Did you find it?
Looks like I might be able to.
At the very least I found a hint for it.
I'm a little busy now though, so I'll call you later.
Wait... Ah, he hung up. Come on~
Who did you get that hint from?
Ah, that would be.. Somebody living with me.
Why don't you just have fun with it?
Mr. Hotei is just having fun giving Maji Max a hard time.
My patients do the same thing.
They're just depending on you.
Well, "No risk, no gain," right?
It's not a risk. There's no way it would be a risk!
Rather... I'll be the one to shatter Hotei.
What?
With my love!
What's the matter?
I have a rash.
There is a little rash around your mouth, isn't there.
It can be infectious from your mouth, so be sure to use a condom.
Ok.
It if spreads it can itch and start to hurt more. It might be painful to go to the bathroom, too.
Are you staying clean? Taking regular baths?
There's times I don't take them.
- For how long? - About 3 days.
O-Girl?
(汚ギャル, *Ogyaru* Dirty Girl. Referring to girls who go for days without bathing of changing clothing.)
You can't be an O-Girl because you're an OL...
Office Lady... O-L... Dirty Lady!
(OL is office lady, but Miss Hibiki is trying to make a joke using the O from O-Girl (Dirty) and OL.)
Dirty lady...
I'm sorry, that was boring, wasn't it?
However, you need to be staying clean. And using things that need to be put on.
Also, don't build up stress. Girls need to have some flexibility.
- Give your body and heart a rest! - Ok.
- Kazuma-kun~ - Yes?
Please explain how to properly take the medicine.
Yes.
Miss Yuuko, please come with me.
Ok.
Next patient please~
Excuse us.
Ah, you again?
I'm sorry about the other day.
Even though I'm pregnant, telling you I didn't have sex...
You must think I'm such an idiot.
Even though I knew that I might become pregnant from doing those things...
Why didn't I just tell him to use a condom? I'm hopeless..
You need to have times where you say, "It's got to be this way."
Or, "We can't allow these things to happen."
If you can't say those things why are you worrying about your appearance?
But.. I can't imagine carrying the burden of having an abortion in my past.
Girls always have one or two secrets they can't tell anybody. We're more attractive that way.
Attractive?
You don't have to be the girl that exceeds everyone's expectations.
You need to think about what will make you happy.
Don't cry!
I'm not crying...
Miss Hibiki is the greatest...
Here.
Thanks.
I wonder if it's my age... My tear glands...
Don't worry about washing that and giving it back to me.
It smells great!
Where are you, Gundam?
Gundam, Gundam...
This won't work at all!
Crap!
Crap~ I'm late again!
How many times is this?
Wait~ Wait for me!
I'm sorry, Mr. Tokitou.
- If it isn't the popular guy, 30 minutes late. - I'm sorry. Good morning~
Good morning~
Did you bring us something good?
- I've got just the thing. Just a moment. - Looks great!
It really gets to me that recently people only look down on pregnancy.
There are people without problems who aren't even pregnant, I'm telling you.
My apologies! I'm really sorry...
No it's not that...
I'm saying there aren't very many girls out there who are reacting to pregnancy like you, Mami-chan.
Mami-chan, don't blame yourself.
It's fine as long as you repent.
Is this a church?
I think it would be fine to have this place be a church for girls.
So, shall we decide on the date for surgery?
Child Killer!
But... What if they send another one after we leave and Miss Hibiki sees it?
Let's throw it out! Let's get rid of the fax machine!
Yeah, let's do it!
Fax!! Fax!!
- I can't put up with the person sending these things any longer! - Me neither!
This person must be doing this without knowing that Miss Hibiki is putting all her energy into infertility treatment...
I thought about it before but,
Should we advise Miss Hibiki to move on to the delivery process instead?
Like I'm always saying, our site is too small to accommodate that sort of institution.
It's more than the environment, it's the heart!
Let's compromise and move on to deliveries!
That's not what we're talking about.
Then what are we talking about?
Doctor Hibiki is saving enough people as it is.
It would be better off to leave deliveries to other places.
Miss Hibiki is taking the most difficult part on herself.
But at this rate... Miss Hibiki will go under.
I'm worried about our Doctor!
If it were us...
I'll have a large, with extra broth and an egg.
Like I said, every time you order that you're ruining your dreams.
Quit thinking about my dreams.
I didn't order this.
It's from that customer over there.
It's pork soup.
Ah, thank you.
What are you doing at a place like this?
I'm eating Gyudon.
(A rice bowl with beef and often vegetables.)
Of course you are.
@#$%^&*?!
(Are you enjoying the room I rented out to you? - Hibiki obviously doesn't catch this.)
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After work, wanna go grab some food?
Sorry, I've got plans today.
Ah, really?
Kimio? Food?
Sorry, I've got lessons to go to.
"Low Calorie Cooking"
Where are the flowers? Is everything ok?
There aren't any at all!
They will arrive shortly.
Ahh!! There aren't flower shops anywhere!!
There it is!
There you are, flower shop!
I want this, this, this, this, this, and this. Pl... Please?
Ah! Miss Maria!
10 minutes!! No, 5 minutes! Wait 5 minutes!
For coming to our event today,
thank you very much.
Let us move on,
to the opening ceremony of the new tea house, "Maria Rouge."
I'd like to introduce,
Jirou Mori!
Ketchup?
Ketchup?!
Ketchup!!
Ketchup!
Yes, yes, ketchup! Ketchup!! Yeah!
Ketchup is the greatest!
In Japan, we have a sort of legend about the "Red Thread of Fate."
It's an expression about a connection felt with somebody.
I was thinking that it would be nice if, I too, was connected to somebody by this "Red Thread of Fate."
Bravo~
This kid can really... surprise people.
Huh?
- Hey~ - Hey.
I did it. Gundam.
Really? Congratulations. When is the performance?
Today, right after this.
Ah, is that so? What did you end up doing?
Ahh, it sure was fun~
I had fun with it, just like the advice you gave me.
I didn't give you any advice.
I stayed up all night, and put all my soul into the one point of that costume.
Ohh~ Show it to me.
I'd like Mr. Hotei to be the first one I show.
I see.
I have a principal that I won't let a woman sit in the passenger seat of my car.
What a strange virtue.
In truth I really want to show you.
I'm also scared that I wouldn't know how to react so it's fine.
- Take a picture for me. - Got it.
- Were you drinking? - Yeah.
You should stop going to Gyudon by yourself.
Huh?
I guess, I've seen you around a few times.
I'm a regular.
Like inviting people to go to the bathroom together, are you telling me to invite people to Gyudon?
(Hibiki says "連れしょん," a word used for going to the bathroom in a group...)
Are you worried about something?
Huh? Not really.
Does it have something to do with you not getting involved in the birth department?
Why?
Just wondering I guess.
Not at all.
I see~
I should get some sleep.
Would you wake me up in an hour and a half?
Sure.
Thanks thanks. Wait.. Are you serious?
In exchange,
make me a white robe when you get a chance.
Huh?
No?
I'll think about it.
Hold on...
Put your cup in the washer.
Alright, got it.
- That's right. What happened to that person? - Who do you mean by that person?
That absentminded boy.
Not Moriji?
The Moriji I scouted isn't absentminded. He just doesn't have any eagerness.
Then it must be him.
Shall we have a look?
- See you~ - See you~
I can't get out if you two are in the way.
Hehehe~
Not 'Hehehe~'
I am Saotome.
It's a pleasure to meet you.
I'm Hosono from Malta Films.
Would you like anything to eat? A late lunch?
You're right. Well then, I'll take you up on your offer.
I thought you would say that. I already ordered for us.
So, you want to make my manga into a movie?
Yes, have you had a chance to think about it?
What parts did you find interesting about my manga?
The part where Piccolino meets Mazilu.
What made that interesting?
What Piccolino truly wanted to tell Mazilu.
I thought there was a chance it was about kindness.
What type of kindness?
Even after you've been betrayed, you need to have the kindness to go on loving people.
I've never seen such a story of kindness.
That is a story of despair.
Huh?
So, what about making it into a movie about kindness?
I won't have it.
Your meal comes with a coffee, black tea, or cappuccino.
I'll have coffee.
- I won't have it. - What?
- Herb tea. - We don't have that.
You don't? Then I'll take whatever.
Would you please choose either coffee, black tea, or cappuccino?
I can't drink coffee... So I'll take a cappuccino.
- Huh? - Huh?
Isn't a cappuccino...
Cappuccino is a drink with coffee...
What exactly do you think about my work, Mr. Hosono?
Like I said...
I don't like to hear the assessment that my work did not come out like I planned.
Of course you are correct, you're the one making it.
How am I correct?
That is, despair may in fact be a main motif but,
if we could make it into a story about the exchange of kindness, I'm sure we could broaden our audiences.
A film you could enjoy with your family.
Is that what you truly wish to do?
Hmm?
Of course I do.
It won't come across.
Things like passion, or love.
I don't expect people to realize right away. It will take some time...
On top of that, I wouldn't really want to see it. Something remade with a motif of kindness.
Excuse me.
Eh? Please wait...
Who is your "Red Thread of Fate" attached to?
It's not attached to anybody.
So, why did you want to come home earlier than planned?
I was homesick.
Sorry for the wait, here's your 2 draft beers.
For starters, a toast to our success.
Truly truly~ good work!
Delicious!
So good.
I finally have the feeling that I'm alive.
What did he say to you, Maji Max?
"Please show me one of your recommendations." He said.
- So.. so? - That's when I told him, "I only brought one!"
What an attack!
I was too nervous, so I just felt like "Whatever happens, happens!"
I feel you~
"This is my homemade Gundam for you," I said as I handed it over to him.
- "You really did it." So I was like, "Are you serious?!" - Wow~
You were truly amazing, Maji Max! It really looked great on him.
- But you too Nobo-chan, it really looked like a tulip! - It wasn't strange?
Not at all, it was so innovative!
But I was seriously impressed! You really did such a great job holding it all the way to that point. Really amazing.
I really had no idea what to do! The more tulips I would buy, the more I wanted to
tell myself to just make Mr. Hotei's hair style like a kindergartener's!
But you know, I was just like "Ah, whatever."
"Since Maji Max said he's just going to have fun with it, I guess that's what I'll do too." I thought.
So I went in without even thinking about it.
What? Are you serious?
You can have fun doing that?
Just have fun with the inspiration I had at that time.
Just like I was putting a tulip into his hair~
So so so? Did he say anything?
You've got a real sense. Be my baby.
There's no way he said that, "Be my baby," right?
But anyways, we did a good job. There's no way I'm doing it again, though.
You know it won't work like that. I want to turn it down too!
- Let's back out together. - Sounds good, let's do it.
Sorry for the wait.
Yay! The kama came~ You know what they say, "A kama eats a kama!"
(Kama = A part of fish from around the gills.)
Thanks.
How are you supposed to eat this?
Alright~ See you later!
Sorry we can't go to dinner with you.
No no, it's fine! Good luck with your lessons.
And you have fun on your date, Kazuko!
Thanks~
- Alright, Bye-bee~! - Bye-bye~
- Good work~ - Good work.
Ah! I forgot something.
Sorry, do you mind?
All they did was talk about the "hostage" again today.
I know...
What should we go eat, Kiyomi?
I wanted to try that Banzai Restaurant.
Ah, the one that was in the magazine, right?
- You're right! - Let's go!
But now that I think about it, wasn't the owner one of the "hostage's" friends?
Are you sure?
Some guy named Son runs it. And the other day, "Hostage" was talking about it...
"He's one of my roommates~ His cooking is delicious~ He's a genius~" she said.
Annoying~
I wish she would become a hostage just one more time.
- Uhyahyahyahya - What's that?
The Hostage's Obsolete Word Series?
I bet you anything she thinks it's cute to say those things.
- Ah~ it's so annoying! - Seriously!
- Agh, it bothers me... - I wish she would just stop.
What's up with that? "Bye-bee~?"
Now that I think of it, whenever I see her face I think I'll become anemic.
Ah! Moriji?
Oh! Asa-chan!
You came back?
- Yeah. - Yeah...
How was Paris?
It was the best! It went really well.
That's great! How did you finally do it?
Remember when you asked me if I liked flowers? That was such a great hint!
It'll turn out ok if I just show the people of Paris what I really like!
What you really like... You mean ketchup?
I'll fill you in on the rest next time at the King. Right now I've gotta make it to the flower shop for some work.
So soon after coming back?
I have my impure reasons.
What? Back already?
Yeah, um... Is Miss Shinohara around?
She was out sick today with a cold.
What?! Didn't you go visit her or something?
Visit her? It's not that serious.
I don't even know where she lives.
Whah! You surprised me.
Ah~ Nice to meet you.
I just moved into that room this afternoon, my name is Kazue Fujishiro.
Nice to meet you.
Kazue Fujishiro, the housewife!
Did you move in with your husband?
Nope. I left my husband at home.
You ran away?
Well, yes... But besides that, would you care to eat some Nabe with me?
(Nabe = Japanese hot pot. Stew with meat, vegetables, and all sorts of good things inside.)
- Do you have children? - I do!
- How old might they be? - A sixth year elementary student.
Still so young!
At any rate, wouldn't you like some Nabe?
お鍋食べてぇー
Do you have a job?
I told you! I'm a housewife.
So, wouldn't you like some Nabe?
Who's that?
She just moved in this afternoon. Mrs. Fujishiro.
My name is Kazue Fujishiro, would you like some Nabe?
Do you mind? Nabe?
Ah! Kimchi Nabe. Sounds great, I'd love some.
It's just like "Mom's home-cooking," isn't it.
Ahh.. I don't mean that you're like a mother, Mrs. Fujishiro.
But she has children.
- What?! You don't look like it at all. - Right? I don't look like it, right?
- You don't mean... You're a permanent housewife? - I am a permanent housewife.
Wow, really?! So, what do you plan to do from now?
I'm going to search for myself. I wonder if I can find it?
You'll definitely find it if you live here!
Putting that aside, would you like to eat?
I'm definitely eating. Hosono, chopsticks!
- And, rice..! - What are you being all noisy about?
How about some nabe?
Who are you?
It's such a pain repeating myself over and over.
Ah, I came up with something great earlier.
Housewife Kazue Fujishiro
What's that? You don't eat meat?
I'm actually a vegetarian.
It's better if you eat it!
Stylist Majima Youhei
I'd like to eat it, but I'm a vegetarian.
Kyoko Hibiki Female Doctor
So you're a movie producer, huh...
You moved in before us, right?
Movie Producer Haruomi Hosono
Probably only about...
About 10 days before you.
What's this?
Mr. Son rides horses! Horses!
Huh? It was open.
They're multiplying...
There's even people I don't know...
Moriji! Alright everybody, let's all introduce ourselves because Moriji's home now.
How is that different?
Well because it's a machine... The movements are a little off...
It's fine, people have name tags anyways.
Ah, you're right. Here.
Part-Timer Jirou Mori
Some Ojiya?
(Rice with vegetables and a miso or soy sauce seasoning.)
I'm already so full...
Eat it~
Doctor, may I rip your stockings?
No you may not!
So, what can I rip then?
Why don't you rip apart my heart?
Ah~ That's too much of a pain.
So mean! Why do you have to say it like that...
Hey~ I'm going to have an arranged marriage meeting!
An arranged marriage...
Hey! Hey! I made a contract with Office Wish~
Looks like I'm going to become an idol!!
What an idol~!
(Nantetate Idol - The intro to a show about idols, popular in Japan in the 1980's.)
Da da dum~
No, no!
It's about the feeling...
Yes.
What.. an... idol~~!
What... an... i..dol...
Da da dum~
Nan te ta te Idol~ Such a beautiful idol~
Quiet down! You'll bother the residents!
Quiet please? Quiet down!
You're the noisy one!
I'm begging you, please be quiet!
You'll bother the residents!!
What a nuisance!
Huh? Nobody's met him before?
I can't concentrate! I'm in the middle of important calculations...
He's even got a name tag on...
Shouichi Tanaka IT Relations
It's my job to read the future.
Since we were finally able to meet you, why not join us?
He's right!
- For now let's start with a toast~ - Cheers~!
But it's really amazing, neither Mr. Son nor I noticed him.
Ah, a shut-in?
You've been all alone?!
- How long have you been a shut-in? - What do you eat as a shut-in?
Don't call me a shut-in!!
Too many people.
- It's true. - That is too many people.
It's fine. Fine I say!
As of now,
our current leaders are Maji Max and Moriji, correct? Congratulations.
- Thank you very much. - Thank you very much.
However, it was really a great choice to throw in a housewife!
Just as I'd expect. She brought everyone together with the nabe.
Not everybody! There's still one left!
Hmm?
Translation - hibiYa
QC - hibiYa
Timing - A big thanks to tianj and furransu!