Teppei, Teppei. Teppei....
-Hang in there, Teppei. -Please wait here.
-Seiji. -How's Teppei?
-We don't know yet. -What happened?
He was standing in the storage area to get some materials
when a sudden gust of wind knocked the pipes down.
I was the one who asked him to go there...
We were supposed to do it together.
What are you saying?
Even if you went with him, you won't be able to avoid the accident.
There's no one to blame for this.
-Doctor. -Are you his family?
No... They're not here yet. They're coming here from Osaka.
Teppei, Teppei... Teppei.
This is why I didn't want him to do this.
I didn't want him to work in construction.
It's no use saying that now.
I am Oetsu of Oetsu Public Works.
We would like to apologize.
-Who are you? -I am Chiba from Kijima Construction.
I'm responsible for the accident.
-I am sorry. -I apologize.
How is Teppei?
He's still unconscious.
Yes, this is Oetsu-- Oh, Shokucho! How's Teppei?
Oh, no...
Huh? Where's Chiba-san?
Eh?
Let's go home.
From this point on, you can't do anything.
Our work was already interrupted today, and we have to adjust tomorrow's schedule...
Let's go.
Yes.
Let's go home.
You're late. What did you do?
Oh, nothing.
Ah sorry. I mean, there was a problem at work and we were discharged late.
-You must be hungry. -Yeah.
To know if Sumiko has taken her meds...
we will sign here.
You made that?
We'll put a check mark there if she had taken them.
Thanks.
-Eat now. -Okay.
Come on.
Yeah.
Hey, that's too dangerously close!
Keep that roller away from here.
Chiba, you better go back.
-I'm fine. -You say you're fine but you're not!
You can't work now.
Go back.
Manami, are you ok?
Yes.
Have you sent to the main office the accident report?
No, I'm doing it right now.
-Teppei. -Teppei.
-Can you hear us?
Teppei.
Really?
Yes, I understand. Please take care.
Thanks and goodbye.
The mom says Teppei has already regained consciousness.
I'm so relieved.
I'm sorry for causing you to worry.
-I'm sorry, Teppei. -Eh?
I was the one who asked you to go there.
What are you saying?
It was just a little bad luck. Chiba-chan doesn't have anything to do with it.
Well, anyway, all that matters now is that you're alright.
There's no way I will die yet.
Especially now that Akari-chan had finally promised to go on a date with me.
What? I didn't say that it was a date...
I just said we will eat omelette rice together.
So then, I gotta hurry so we can have that date.
Oww oww~
There, that's what you get for getting carried away.
-I'm home. -Welcome back.
-Have you taken your meds? -Yes.
Your dad is also taking me on the next doctor's appointment.
I see. That's good.
Yes.
-Yup. Got it. -Good job.
Anyhow, I hope the delivery will make in time.
I wonder how Chiba-san is doing.
I don't think she's able to come to work yet.
Eh? What's the matter?
This is the second time Chiba had an accident under her watch.
Eh?
The first accident had affected her so much.
And now this accident as well.
What happened during the first accident?
That worker had an accident because he ignored Chiba's advice.
One of his legs got hurt bad so he couldn't work in construction anymore.
Even if Chiba wasn't to blame for the accident, she's a person...
who is serious and has a sense of responsibilty, that's why she blames herself.
She is unable to trust herself.
Until now, have I ever believed in myself?
Has anybody else ever believed in me?
~Kimi tte kimi tte, naitari shinai n da ne~ *Don't you, don't you ever shed a tear*
~Omoidashite goran yo~ *Try to remember that*
~Watashi wa, watashi wa bukiyou dakedo ima wa~ *I maybe... I maybe... a little bit clumsy*
~FREETER, IE WO KAU~ "A Part-Timer Buys a House" ~Subete wo uketometai kara~ *But I'll accept you entirely*
~FREETER, IE WO KAU~ "A Part-Timer Buys a House" ~Koko ni iru yo~ *I'll always be here for you*
Subtitled by: earthcolors
Special thanks for the raws and retiming: sarujin, hydetech, and qop123
::Episode 7:: "We all live alongside fear"
I'm okay.
You say you're fine but you're not. Go back.
Oww...
Let's play a war game.
I don't wanna.
Yes, you will. Yes, you will.
-No, I don't wanna... -C'mon now... -I don't wanna..
Eh? Who made this?
It was your father.
Really?
Perhaps because of this...
Uh, well you know, Dad just likes to organize stuff.
Well, it's only natural for him to do this since he has a lot to make up for.
Harsh as always, Sis.
Anyway, got a favor to ask you.
-What? -Can you help Tomoya with his homework?
Huh? You came all the way here just for this?
Do you know how long it takes me...
to simply make Tomoya sit still to do his homework?
It's a lot easier and faster
if I drive out here from Saitama.
I'm so tired now.
I thought that I'd just rest here today...
so that I'll be able to have the energy for tomorrow.
Ah, looks good.
-I'll give you some tea. -Thanks.
Anyway, if you're having trouble, then why don't you have him enroll in a cram school?
-No. -Huh? Why not then?
My mother-in-law will not allow that.
Hey, don't tell me you can't even help do a first-grader's homework.
Ah, gimme a break.
You made the right decision.
This could help resolve issues within your family.
-Yes. -However...
if you tell someone about this in the next two weeks...
it wouldn't be able to work... further causing more misfortunes.
Within two weeks?
I understand, I won't tell anyone.
That would be... 300,000 yen.
Yes, here.
He said that...
if I tell anyone within the first two weeks, something bad would happen.
It's a trick for you to let the cooling-off period pass by.
-Cooling-off? -Whenever you buy a product
you're allowed to cancel a contract within that period.
-Hello~. -Oh, Akari-chan.
-You're alone? -Yup.
-Bought some pudding. -Two for me?
Alright! Huh?
I bought these so we could eat together.
Mmm, yummy.
How's things at work? Still the same?
Yeah.
Is there something wrong?
Chiba-san hasn't been coming to work.
What?
-Good morning. -Good morning.
Good morning.
-She's still on leave today? -Seems so.
I'm sorry for the inconvenience.
Just take it easy until you feel you're ready.
Manami...
I'm afraid that if I go back, the same thing would happen again.
Oh, it does happen.
No matter how careful you are... if it's going to happen, it will...
Such things occur in construction work...
the risks come alongside with it.
I know that... But...
I'm now scared.
The craftsmen... the workers, everyone... I feel more scared for them now.
But safety management is my job.
I can't continue working if I feel this way.
I'm not qualified to go back to the site.
The damages in the biceps muscles and the ligaments of the thighs are quite complicated.
It will require surgery.
For now, we will check on his progress, and continue with the rehabilitation.
When can I return to work?
You still want to go back? But you just got injured.
All I want is to go back to work.
Doctor, when can I return to work?
Right now, your body will not be able to withstand the burden of work.
-So you mean... -What you need to do now...
is to get back to doing your daily routines.
You got to work hard.
We understand. Thank you very much.
If you'll excuse me.
Thank you.
Sure is quiet now.
Because Teppei's not here.
It's not the same if he's not around.
And Chiba-chan, too.
We still have yet to plan for this year's Barbecue Games, right?
What's the Barbecue Games?
Oh, every year...
we have this get-together with the guys from Kijima Construction.
Last year, Chiba-san and I were the ones who planned the games.
Last year was very enjoyable...
and we were looking forward to this year as well.
But Chiba-san isn't thinking of resigning, is she?
Well, break is over. Let's go back to work?
Yes.
Teppei-san.
What's up. Here, more pudding.
What's wrong?
Don't come here anymore.
What?
Why so suddenly... Does it bother you if someone visits you?
Just don't come here again.
I don't get him. He says something like that all of a sudden.
No, look... Maybe that doesn't mean anything.
Then why did he say that?
Well, uh....
-Yo. -Oh, hey
So, how's it going?
What's the matter?
This is really bad.
If I don't have a job then I can't get married.
Eh?
Women wouldn't want to be with me.
What're you saying?
You have Akari-chan. You also have a job.
They say I can't go back to construction work.
I have to recover first.
The only thing I can do is construction work...
If I can't do that I don't have anything...
and I wouldn't be able to make Akari-chan happy.
Why does this thing have to happen to me?
But after you recover, it's still possible that you can go back...
Sorry, I'll go out for awhile
Hello, is Shokucho there?
This is Seiji, I have a small favor to ask.
-Uh, you know... -It's no use, I can't do it.
I can't do it anymore.
No, look...
You shouldn't blame yourself.
Even Teppei thinks that.
-I know. -That's why...
But I'm too sacred!
It's not easy just to cast it aside.
Because of such things like that....
some person's life changes or loses his job...
I can't face all that now.
I can't go back.
So that's what happened yesterday, huh?
Chiba-chan is still affected by what happened to Teppei.
Well, whatever happens, no one knows.
Aren't you scared, too, Shokucho?
I am scared. Who wouldn't be?
But this is no reason why we shouldn't work.
Accidents can teach us to recover and grow stronger.
Well, then, we shouldn't feel scared more than what's necessary.
There are others out there who get scared, not just those from this job.
True true, even doctors, too...
they're scared during risky surgeries, a patient could die....
...but they still do it. -Even my wife...
she had been pregnant many times... I get scared for her health.
Many women have died from childbirth.
But they do it anyway.
Everyone has his way of dealing with his fear.
Teppei may feel scared about what can happen in his future....
But he knows there's no one to blame for this...
That's probably how he feels.
Look, you got this one wrong.
-Can I have a break? -No.
We only just started.
Tomoya, sit down.
-Tomoya, come back... -It's break time.
No, not yet. Sit down now...
My my... such loud voices.
Sorry, mother.
Hey, Tomoya.
Ayako-san, you said to me before...
That you married Fumiya not because he is a doctor.
-Yes. -Since you married Fumiya...
and bore him a son...
the least you can do is help prepare him to become a doctor.
Am I right?
But actually, my only hope as a parent is that he tries to give his best.
That's why....
Tomoya himself will one day want to become a doctor....
if you just try to work at it, okay?
My son, Kazuhiko became what I expected him to be...
and that's to become a fine lawyer.
But I don't know know why or how it happened...
But he has come to despise me.
It'll be fine... you have now your new seal.
Yes.
But there's a little problem with your house's name plaque.
What's wrong with our name plaque?
I told you not to come here.
You lied to me.
You said to me no matter what you will always like me.
But you won't be able to like me if I'm like this. I have to go back in shape first.
Let's eat together.
I'll be with you as you recover.
Just do your best.
I accompanied your mother to the hospital today...
she seems to be reacting well to the meds...
she just needs to have a bit of a stronger dosage.
-Is that so. -That way if she gets to drink once a day, it'll be easier to monitor.
-Okay. -It's a good thing that her condition has become more stable.
What's up with you? How's your job-hunting?
Oh, that? Well, it's fine.
-What do you mean 'fine?' -No, it's just that there's some stuff going on at my part-time work.
What sort of stuff?
No, it's nothing to worry about.
It's because of your part-time job... that you're delaying your job-hunting? Don't be ridiculous.
-I have no intention of delaying it. -I'm already taking Sumiko to the doctor...
I've already lifted some of the burden off you by helping
with the monitoring of her meds. Doesn't that mean anything to you?
Just because you're doing those things doesn't mean it's already a big deal.
....You didn't do anything much until now. -That's not the point!
Don't forget that this part-time work of yours is only a temporary thing...
...til you can find a real job.
Uh, sorry, I'll be able to find a job soon.
Just do your best, ok? For the meantime, you still have your current job.
Well, the pay isn't bad and the work hours are flexible.
Is that all?
Hmm?
It's really a shame that you quit...
Yotsuba Electronics only after three months.
'Cause it's a wonder that you're able to work this long
at a construction company.
You did say that the hourly rate is really good, eh?
This work, it's not all just that.
What else is there?
You'll find out if you come back.
Well, at first you say you don't regret quitting...
now I bet you're starting to regret it.
You probably thought that these feelings of regret would fade away...
but instead it had grown even more intense, hasn't it?
If it weren't for the results of all these failed job interviews...
you wouldn't be able to realize it, right?
Eh? Take-san?
I have no regrets whatsoever.
Eh?
Not even a bit.
Wait, Take-san?
I just want to talk with you for awhile, mom.
What's wrong?
It's just that Tomoya...
is born in a family of doctors, right?
That's why it seems that it makes sense
that he would be headed in that direction as well.
"And also, getting a job nowadays is hard."
But still I think that...
it is not for us to decide on it.
Some don't become what the parents expect them to be.
"Well, just like Seiji."
I believe in Seiji.
Hmm?
He might have had a bad year...
and taken a sort of detour.
But I believe...
...he'll find the answers for himself someday.
Huh?
What the-
Aww, man~...
Seiji.
Working in construction has taught me many things.
It's not just dirty and painful work...
there are moments wherein I felt proud.
I worked really hard and when I got my first paycheck...
I was super happy.
No matter how useless I was...
the guys at work had come to accept me.
There's this person who told me there are many types of bridges.
That when she was in third grade
she realized that bridges were built by people.
She went to a better college than me, and worked for a general contractor.
This person has a dream but also has problems.
She doesn't like mayo on her takoyaki.
And she eats baked sweet potatoes along with the skin.
Also...
Don't quit.
Really, what's it to you?
Why does everyone care?
E- everyone?
They've been emailing me and sending voice messages.
Like Akari-chan...
"Chiba-san..."
"You need to sign some papers.."
"..and they're starting to pile up. Make sure to show up somehow..."
"I'll be waiting... ~Akari."
"Chiba-chan, are you eating well?.."
"If you neglect your appetite and just sulk around, you'll become a dull person..."
"My wife wants to send you some lunch boxes. ~Tsuka."
"Chiba-chan..."
"...you ought to come and babysit for me for awhile..."
"The strength you get from babies is really unbelievable. ~Katsu."
"Chiba-chan... everyone..."
"...is looking forward to the Barbeque Games."
"Like last year, I hope I get to plan it with you..."
"...hope you could help out. ~Tejima."
"Chiba-chan, I'm working hard on my rehabilitation..."
"I will absolutely return to Oetsu Public Works..."
"I'm going back... I'll be back. ~Teppei"
"Chiba..."
"...it's alright if you're not confident to do the job..."
"Confidence can be elusive to obtain..."
"Suddenly it's here and then disappears the next."
What's up with everyone?
Who knows.
Don't look at me.
Okay.
-Tissue. -What? -Don't look at me.
Ah, ok.
Here you go. That's all I got.
-What is this? -It's tissue, obviously.
Good morning.
Sorry for being away for so long.
I'm looking forward to working with you again.
Good morning.
-Good morning. -Good morning.
Good morning.
For this year's Barbecue Games...
...I already made the flyers. -Whoa ho ho!
-I see, I see. Great~... -Looking forward to this.
-Looks great, huh? -Yeah.
-Alright, can we start? -Yes.
Do you feel better now?
I still feel scared.
I'm still not confident of what the future holds for me...
But even if I am like this...
I can go through this because of my friends.
Yes.
-Good luck, good luck. -Teppei, help us out here.
Yes. Yes.
Everyone, thank you for your hard work...
-Thank you, too. -Today...
Let's enjoy the food and drinks.
So let's make a toast. Cheers!
Cheers~!
Alright, guys, let's all eat.
Yeah~!
Ready go!
I won't lose to you!
-Hang in there! -Seiji...
One two...
-Seiji wins! -I won!
Come on... come on...
One, two, three... Tsuka-san!
Tsuka-san is strong!
Hang in there!
One two three.. Shokucho.
One more time!
Hang in there!
-Oh no, oh no... -One two three, Shokucho!
Too bad.
-You'll lose. -I won't lose.
Ready go.
Dammit, Shokucho...
-Tsuka-san. -Shokucho!
One two three...
...Tsuka-san! -I did it! I did it!
Wait just a minute... Was that a foul just now?
Are you fighting with me?
I'm not fighting with you. But you used more than your elbow.
You're just a sore loser!
Sore lo-? What did you just say?
Wait... Stop fighting! You're behaving like little children.
Until now, have I ever believed in myself?
-Headbutt! Headbutt! -Men are really idiotic!
I'll get in trouble if you get injured!
If you get hurt, you won't get any compensation for it!
Has anyone ever believed in me?
I'm back.
Welcome home.
Oh, you want me to do that for you?
Yes. Here.
Alright.
I hope to find...
a company with good people to work with.
Well, anyway...
I wouldn't know it until I've entered a company.
I do hope you'll find one.
Yeah.
If there is someone who believes in you
you'll also start believing in yourself and so, you'll be able to move forward.
~Doro mamire no mainichi dakedo~ *Though life be smeared with mud*
~Ima sara nayandari wa shinai~ *Tis useless to worry about that now*
~Akireru hodo bukiyou dakedo~ *It maybe surprisingly awkward*
~Kokoro ni chikatta yume ga aru~ *Still a dream in my heart, a certain vow*
~Todokanai hoshi ga matataite~ *Unreachable stars are twinkling*
~Fureru you ni sotto toikaketa~ *Wishing to touch them*
~Yomigaeru kibou de kono mune ga itasarerutara~ *Softly I whisper, restore hope in my heart*
~Oikakeru dake~ *I'll just chase after them*
~Hatenai sora ga soko ni aru tte~ *An endless sky above*
~Ima tashika na koe ga kikoeru~ *A confident voice can now be heard*
~Tobenai jibun wo kaete ikou ka~ *Can't we change it and go fly up away*
~Fumidashite nando demo yarinaosou~ *May it be hard, let's move forward and start anew*
~Mienai mono wa nani mo nai tte~ *There's nothing you can't see*
~Sono tashika na uta ga kikoeru~ *A confident song can be heard*
~Kienai omoi ga koko ni arunda~ *These feelings will be here and never be gone*
~Itsudatte mou ichido tachiagarou~ *No matter when, let's all rise once again*
~Chikara tsuyoku~ *Resiliently*
Subtitled by: earthcolors
Special thanks for the raws and retiming: sarujin, hydetech, and qop123
Next on ~FREETER, IE WO KAU~ ::Episode 8:: "You don't know a thing about your father"