It was cheaper to buy two, but...
...my waist...
Haruko-san.
- I'm sorry, to make you carry those... - Good evening. Hi there.
- Beam!! - Ah...I'm done!
Ah, the rice has been attacked, help him!
Are you okay, Mr. rice?
Gotcha, Non-chan.
Huh? I haven't seen you just for a while and you've become bigger.
- Haven't you brought something? - Ah.
No, sorry, sorry. I'll buy something like cake, okay?
It's fine. Since dad died you've been doing so much for us.
- Hey! Non-chan, come... - Let's fight, Non-chan.
It's punishment time!
This month we will have problems covering our living expenses, tonight is just rice omelet.
Really? Is that so?
If you're bringing Yamanaka-san let me know in advance.
But I met him by chance at the door.
As for today I'll manage to do something suitable, but
listen? From now on refrain from spending until payday.
Yes but a beer is okay, right?
- As a special treat. - Thank you, Richiyu...
- Ooh the monster Ritsu has come! - It's here, here, come...
Stop...
- Here comes, ULTRA KICK! - I told you to stop.
It's done, Oyakodon. I also put some onions. Alright, alright.
Alright...
Let's eat. Yes.
Hurry, eat or it'll get cold.
- What is it with you? - We don't have enough money!
This month our moving allowance, the train fees plus our expenses are pilling up.
At this rate we will be in big trouble by the end of the month.
But until we have water we'll be fine, we won't die.
Don't worry, hurry up and eat, it'll get cold.
You're really optimistic, aren't you?
Maybe I put too much onions.
What? You have been followed?
It's because she's unguarded, you should be firmer.
I ran into him by chance, I had no choice.
Even though he's a customer at the super, I met him last week at a friend's wedding.
What?
Ah, that person, seems to work there, just that.
Didn't you say that before that, he met you at the store? You have a connection.
- That's why you met him so many times. - You believe in many strange things.
Even being a guy you believe in fortune and superstition.
I told you to stop saying "even being a guy".
- What kind of person he is? - What kind...
- So, have you done it? - What?
Kissing.
How filthy...
Stupid! I couldn't just do something like kissing.
Ah, it came out from the nose.
...someone with a strange face.
Well, if I have to say it, he might be someone with a unique style but,
- It's the same thing. - What?
You said the first time you met Fujii.
Is that true?
Yet, less than half a year later, you were getting married.
And what's more, at it followed a great love, I was really surprised.
- I was really surprised too. - It's not somebody else's story, it's yours silly!
When you refer to your parents, I told you not to call me that.
And when proposing what did he say?
- I forgot. - I'm sure you remember.
It loses if I tell it.
Was he cool? Dad.
Yeah, he was really really cool.
Even cooler than Ultraman?
What?
- Wataru. - What?
Hey, Ritsu.
- Well... - Answer me, Ritsu, cooler than Ultraman?
Yes, that's right.
I'm relieved.
...is she ugly?
She's beautiful, with long hair, that seems to slide on her head
kind, and cheerful.
You know, the normal is that when your father speaks like this of someone else
you'd say something like "Stop it, you're in the wrong way".
I just want for you to quickly forget about mom.
And to do so, you need to find a new love.
So, invite her on a date, also pull her and kiss her.
Don't do meaningless things, you understand that?
You dare saying such a thing.
Even if you have to trick her, just do something, do your best!
Quick, you have to make a move.
-Can I even do such a thing? - How weak.
Episode 2 It was love at first sight
Hey everyone, a transfer student is coming.
A boy or a girl?
A girl, how about if she's super cute?
- Yeah, how about it... - Asking this guy is a waste,
Because you know...
*He´s implying Ritsu is gay.
Wait, what are you saying about, Fujii-kun?
Fujii-kun isn't like you guys, he's a beautiful person.
Don't be jealous, you fools.
- You're joking, right? - What?...
Let's stop this quarrel, we should all get along well...
Stand up.
Bow.
Sit down.
I'll introduce you the new transfer student.
Okay, come in.
Hey, stay quiet.
Introduce yourself.
- My name is Noda Kimiko. - Right, Noda-kun comes from Osaka...
- She has a hubby, right? - From upper lower class?
Don't say that in front of the person.
Stop you two, stay quiet.
- Fujii. - Yes.
As the class representative inform her about everything.
Yes.
- What? Isn't it the worst?... - Stay quiet...
Open your textbooks at page 22...
Today...
So, about the food you have this 30000 yen French cuisine,
Oh and about the souvenirs...
Well, can we leave that for the next time?
Huh?
Is just that after this, I must go see a model house.
We'll building a new house. Because, he owns a land in Seijo.
Well, it's a land of only 50 square meters.
Huh...only? 50 square meters in Seijo is pretty admirable.
- No... - I really feel lucky...
Nowadays, if you don't have something like that you can't marry a good woman, right?
That's right, nowadays, who doesn't have around 50 sq. meters of land, right?
What's that 50 sq. meters at Seijo? That kid is damn cheeky, like Pinocchio.
Noda-san...
Let's eat lunch together.
Ah, no, since I didn't bring mine I'll eat some ramen.
I thought that, and I cooked something for you too.
Come, come, let's eat together...
- Thank you very much! - Thank you.
Thank you very much.
Did you change your shampoo?
Huh? ...Yes.
I see, but I prefer to smell the previous one, remember that, okay?
Yes, I'll remember.
So, there are women that are attracted to marry with land.
Of course there are, after all they move calculatingly.
I really can't understand that.
You should decided your life expressing your true feelings.
And about the house...
the two of them, accumulating money diligently, by joining their forces together, shouldn't it be like that?
That's what you can really call your home.
- Are you that kind of person? - Huh?
People that think they can make their home together.
Ah, I didn't know.
Well, that's my way of thinking, but I haven't find the other part at all.
So, I was right to think, that you prefer to be with a woman, right?
Of course you do...
Here is the music room, over there is the Science Lab.
- Is there something you want to know? - Nothing.
Okay, then, we'll continue.
Wait...
The uniform from your previous school is cute,
but I think our school's uniform will suit you, too.
You couldn't get the new uniform on time?
- The young master wouldn't know about hardships, right? - What?
Haven't you think that I don't wear the new uniform because I can't afford to buy it now?
In this world, there are lots of people without lots of money, like you have.
I don't have lots of...
It's enough, now I'll just walk around on my own.
I haven't seen your face, are you a transfer student?
Hurry, or you'll be late.
- Aren't you from first year? That way. - Ah.
See ya.
Ah, hello.
Ah...welcome.
The other day, when we met by chance.
I, er...I work there.
It looks like that.
It's just that... you see...
- Fujii-san. - Yes.
- Come. - Yes.
Fujii.
So, it's Fujii-san.
Did you see? His next victim, Fujii-san.
Poor of her, Fujii-san as a part time worker can't really say anything
even if it's sexual harassment.
- Harassment? - The previous part-time,
she had to quit. That manager, seems to be really insistent.
- I know he ambush her. - He ambush her!
We too, should be careful.
This time, our store branch,
is supposed to increase one more person to the full-time employees staff.
Fujii-san, at the time of the interview, you told me you're aiming to become a full-time employee, right?
Yes.
And you've been working seriously
and is such part-time worker that I'd like to become a full-time one.
Well, I appreciate that.
- Really?! - Yes.
Thank you.
I'll give my best effort, I ask your favor.
But, you know...
it still hasn't been decided that, Fujii-san.
The sale of spring fresh green vegetables of this season is about to start...
But if I use my influences, I think that will be the decision.
Yes, excuse me.
It's okay, right? If that benefits you.
So it's you!
Why are you following sneakily after people?
We just met so many times by chance because you do this?!
No...
Listen,
don't do this anymore, or I'll call the police!
- Wait... - What? Are you trying to defy me?
As a woman, being followed in the street at night,
do you know how much scary that is? Do you?
Just say something!
I'm sorry.
I couldn't apologize...not even apologized.
Then he is a pervert, why didn't you report to the police?
Why? Because after that he stopped following me, it was just that.
- If he follows you, it's gonna be too late! - Too late!
That's right, but...
- You're giving him a chance, Haruko. - A chance.
If you give him a chance, he'll follow you again.
Stop repeating me the same things.
Really! You should be firmer, you're old enough, you know.
You're old enough.
You're being noisy, Wataru!
Why do I have to put up with your preaching?
Ritsu...let's make dinner together!
I'll go right now.
That Haruko! she's too careless.
- Hey, what are you doing? - Putting a button, it came off.
- You...isn't that a sailor uniform? - It's ready.
How is it? It can still work, right?
No way, you're not intending to wear it.
What? I won't, this is for...
Listen, Ritsu, do you know how you are called by the other guys in your class?
I...I don't mind if they want to say it, let's just let them.
No, it's embarrassing for me
to have a little brother being called gay or new-half...
You don't have to say those things yourself.
I really don't like that, how insensitive you are, Wataru.
Again speaking like a girl.
I said I won't allow you to say that.
Shut up!
You are the one sewing a button on a sailor uniform.
Don't say such proud words.
Wataru, you're full of arrogance, arrogant.
Why are you fighting?
Really, you two are the same.
Ah, how can two brothers so much different personalities.
Why are you sighing?
Eh? No, nothing.
About our previous talk, about becoming a full-time employee, what about tonight?
Huh?
Like, shouldn't we meet for dinner?
Well, at night is difficult, I have kids.
Last year, one person was hired, it won't be you, unless take your chance.
Nice shoot!
Noda-san.
- I was looking for you, here. - What is it?
It's our uniform. I got it from a graduated senpai, when I told her.
Grab it.
Nowadays, no matter how poor, at least I can buy the uniform.
If I believed in other people's words, I'd be living a careless life.
I'm sorry. I just though it would be nice if you could feel comfortable at this school quicker.
Thanks for your concern, but that would be inconvenient.
Please don't do this again.
- I'm leaving first. - Good work.
How many times should I say it?!
Didn't I tell you, this time I'm calling the police.
- Ah. - No, no.
I thought it'd look bad if we leave together, so I was waiting here, let's go.
- What? - Let's go.
Ah, it's raining, but it's okay, 'cause I brought the car.
Also, I made a dinner reservation.
Wait... that would be a problem.
But, why? your husband has died, right? You're single.
This won't hurt anybody. Let's go.
But, but...
Hurry, get in the car, quickly.
Ouch.
You're late for our meeting.
I thought it'd be better to come for you, since I was worried.
I'm glad I came.
Wait, you, wait, what are you doing?
We had an appointment. Here.
Let's enjoy our date, tonight.
Date?! Ah, so that was the reason...
- Well... - That's it, so, excuse us.
Why did you do such a thing on your own?
It's none of your business!
I'm sorry.
Just now, it was really important moment, to talk if I'll become a full-time employee.
What am I going to do now, that might not be possible anymore.
Are you listening?
I didn't know.
What? What?!
I thought you weren't that kind of person.
No, I, you see...
I'm sorry for bothering you.
So, didn't he rescue you then?
He did, but... he interfered on his own
even though it was none of his business.
Ah, he just came in.
Aren't you upset with the wrong person? Aren't you mad at yourself?
What?
About that manager, he had other intentions with you, didn't he?
If you were the old Haruko, you would have beaten that manager up by yourself.
Why have you become so timid?
I haven't become timid, I haven't, it's just...
Wait a minute. What?
It's acting weird.
- What? - It's Ritsu.
He didn't eat dinner. Maybe something has happened to him.
He was pouty after what you said the other night, just leave him alone.
Hey.
It's fine...he'll be okay, he's stronger than he looks.
Hello...
Noda-san, let's go together to the bathroom.
That means you'll be joining our group, so, let's go.
We don't want to leave someone out, right?
What's wrong?
If I need to go, I'll go alone I dislike going as a group.
What? After we bother to ask you to become friends?
Shouldn't you be more easygoing?
Since it was Fujii-kun who asked us, we came to talk to you.
In this class there are no girls like you
so unfriendly, you know. Let's go.
Thank you for your kindness, but I hope with this you have finished.
- I... - You have been playing the good boy, such hypocrite.
From this class, you're the one I hate the most!
With that happy face of yours...
Ouch!
That one already has one...
Ah... what... What am I doing?
Why are you distracted? Have you have a fight, with that man?
Isn't it better if you hurry and break up with him?
You'll gain better things if you go out with me, right?
- Do not touch me. - What?
What you do is sexual harassment.
I'll tell on you with the ones at the top of this company.
Yes, sorry.
This register is available.
Welcome.
Wait a moment.
- Thanks for the umbrella. - Ah yes.
Even though you helped me while passing by, I didn't even thank you.
Ah, no.
Thank you.
See you.
That's wrong.
- What? - I wasn't passing by.
I was waiting to meet you, over there.
What do you mean?
I... I... wanted, to invite you some tea.
This time, I want to be able to tell you that much.
Next Sunday, at one, at "Bambi" cafe by the side of the station, I'll be waiting for you.
Wait...wait...
Ah, it's this hour!
I'm going out now, I have something to do. I'll be back soon.
- A date? - There's no way is that.
Have you cut your nails and properly clean your ears?
You can see that they are sticky and they smell.
You aren't trying to break the mood with that, right?
You see? It's a date.
What's wrong? Did you have a fight with a friend at school?
- Nothing. - But, then...
Don't worry, I'm doing well.
What about you, dad, don't return unless you go well.
Lock the door right, and take care.
No one will try to enter this shabby apartment.
Someday, you know, I'll buy for you 50 sq. meters in Seijo, for a house.
What are you talking about...50...
That makes women happy. I'm leaving now...
- Take care. - Yeah.
Morning.
Didn't I tell you to stop? I'm doing the cleaning now.
Die!
I'm going to Kei's beauty salon, please take care of the rest.
Take Non-chan with you.
Wataru had a basketball practice game, so he's gone.
With him around, I can't do the cleaning.
If you can't, it's fine. It's not like we'll die if it's not clean.
Is it okay? The kitchen will soon get dirty with oil
and we'll have mold on tiles.
The pipes packed with garbage, the whole house will be pervaded with the smell.
Are you sure is fine?
It's fine, fine.
Haru-san, you don't think about me even a little.
You leave everything up to me.
Is it normal, for a mother to do that?
Why? Why are you so angry?
You should relax, relax in life.
See ya, Non-chan.
Die!
I had enough, from everyone!
Sorry to keep you waiting.
Welcome.
- Ah, I'm here. - Oh.
How long?
Ah, have you been cutting it yourself again?
It's just the bangs would go into my eyes.
Haruko, you're clumsy you really shouldn't.
- Ah, it's shaky. - Sorry.
Shaky.
Mm? You have an arrangement?
Won't come, will come, won't come, will come won't come.
Will come.
Won't come.
Excuse me,...
Ah, sorry for such a mess.
Can I borrow this chair?
Ah, yes... I'll be leaving now.
- Well, even if your usual look. - Thank you.
- I'll need the best friend discount. - Okay, okay.
Of course he's gone, it's already 4 hours late.
I'm back.
Oh, are you alone? And Haruko?
- It's out. - And Ritsu?
He asked me to stay away.
Hey.
Has something happened?
Don't go around suffering like a girl.
I told you to stop saying I'm like a girl.
Then, tell me what happened.
Am I a hypocrite?
Maybe I'm only pretending to be a good boy?
Did someone tell you that?
Maybe that's true.
That's no consolation at all, I was told that I was the most hated in our class.
Even though I was just trying to be a nice.
Maybe because you just push that kindness too much.
That's mean, even you are mean to me.
Haru-san too, didn't care at all. Everyone is mean!
But, even if they call you a good kid, or a hyprocrite,
don't feel hurt by such things.
Even if you were told that by someone, it's fine.
Because at least 3 people in this world love you, you know.
Those are Haruko, Noboru and me.
He's still there.
- What's he doing? - Don't look!
There's no way he's still there.
Go home already, what are you thinking!
You already wait for 5 hours please, give up.
You were able to make it.
How about having a cup of tea?
Just one cup.
- I'm Noda. - I'm Fujii Haruko.
Ah, Haruko-san.
- You write it like a child of summer? - Yes.
That's a nice name.
It's just that, I don't have this sort of talks with women so often...
Actually, I don't do this at all. I don't really know what to talk about...
Are you married?
Ah, Yes. Once on January 12, 1981.
But now, I'm free.
- Then, do you have kids? - I do.
I have, but... my wife took custody of her, so, I'm free of that too.
No, ah...that's not true that's wrong, you know...
I'm taking care of her, now we're living together, I'm sorry.
You're being honest.
- You could said, I'm foolishly honest. - Your weakness in life is your mouth.
You could also said that, but I don't think it's like that at all.
People deceiving, lying each other, that's precisely why we should live honestly.
at any time, we should be living straightforwardly.
Just to be able to walk tall under the sun is something to look for! Right?
Well, that's probably because since little I was raised in that way.
Ah, is that so.
Well, that's the way character is molded.
Here, here, it's here. It's delicious...
To tell you the truth, to live in Tokyo it's really difficult, the rent is also expensive.
We in our case, it's the company housing, so that help.
Ah, from my deceased husband.
Truth is that we should have left, but we couldn't, so as a favor we're allow to stay.
And what about you, Noda-san?
- Ah... we live in a rented apartment... - What? Eh?
- A rented apartment. - Ah.
But, in Seijo... a land of 50 sq. meters...
- What?! - Ah.
You just said something about 50 sq. meters in Seijo, right?
Ah, yes, 50 sq. m in Seijo.
Isn't that great? That's great, yes.
50 sq. meters in Seijo.
Well, it's more than, someday...
Really, it's like I'm seeing you in a new light.
- Well, you see... - So, those 50 sq. meters in Seijo.
Well...
I have to go to the toilet.
Someday, someday, I'll buy 50 sq. meters in Seijo, okay, let's go.
This will make my words honest.
Specially, since that land in Seijo pleased her so much.
Ah, I'm hungry, I'm hungry...
Ah...you're noisy, shut up...
- Okay, okay. - I'm hungry.
- Wait. - I'm hungry! I'm hungry!
- I told you to wait! - I'm hungry!
Geez, there's no other way, should we eat something like ramen?
I'm making dinner now.
The curry that Non-chan likes, is that okay?
Yeah.
But I'll keep saying it, I'm not an hypocrite, nor a good boy to hit.
- Well, I'll stop saying those kind of things. - I like Ritsu's curry.
- Okay, so I'll hurry up and make it. - Yeah!
Thank you for today, it was really fun.
- For me too. - What?
For the first time in a while, I forgot about the bad things.
You mean about your manager, did he say something else?
About that, it's solved, but to become a full-time employee is impossible now.
I'm sorry, that was none of my business.
That time, I was able to see myself.
What?
"I don't want to be that sort of person" I told myself.
Before I realized it, I was trying to get advantage as a woman.
That might have been my strategy.
- It was because of you, Noda-san. - No.
Well, here is fine. I live over ther.
Wait...wait...
Please go out with me.
What?!
Since I met you for the first time...I ...I.
I fell in love with you at first sight!
Please!