-Good evening. -Good evening.
Terrace House is a show about six strangers living together,
and we observe how they interact.
All that we've prepared is a beautiful home and automobiles.
-There is no script at all. -Yes.
-Our new season in Tokyo is on a roll! -Yes, it is.
We've revealed the house and welcomed all six of our new housemates.
I work as an illustrator, making art.
What kind of art?
I mainly produce work for fashion magazines,
so I mostly sketch people and apparel.
-Her demeanor is sweet and gentle. -Very cute and charming.
I can't imagine her instigating any drama.
-Agreed. -Doesn't seem likely.
But drama does seem to be brewing over the attention she receives.
Yeah, I see that, too.
Actually, I'm drawn to you, Kaori.
Very strongly.
Would you like to grab a drink next time you're free?
-That sounds great. -Maybe around Sangenjaya?
Yeah, let's check out Sancha.
-That was a sight to see! -Right?
He didn't strike me as the assertive type.
Not at all.
And poor Haruka Okuyama, the actress who had to witness that entire exchange.
-The 24-year-old. -What thoughts were brewing there?
Did you see how she asked Kaori about her feelings?
With her neck slack and her body perfectly conformed to the slope of the sofa.
The muscle fibers in her neck at max extension.
"Are you excited?"
-That must be... -It's true.
...such a great stretch.
A stretch!
-It's exasperation and physical therapy? -She and the sofa became one.
I think it's difficult to date publicly in Japan.
I agree.
I'd like to be forthcoming about my love life.
I also hope to start a family soon.
I hope he bares all about his love life.
That is the main idea of Terrace House, after all.
He's setting himself up for romance
-by announcing that to everyone. -You're right.
I work as a fitness trainer.
Recently, I've picked up this sport called parkour,
and I'd like to do more work involving that as well.
-She's in love with parkour. -Yeah.
-She's got a charming smile, doesn't she? -Very cute.
-I like her post-bath time look. -Yes, very sensual.
Because she's young, there's a sweetness about her once her makeup comes off.
Super cute.
I'm not a great conversationalist.
I'm especially awkward when speaking to women.
My face turns red.
I'm hoping to overcome that while I'm here.
He's doubled down on the "pure and innocent" vibe.
-So stinking cute. -He turns red when talking to women.
-He actually was. It's not a lie. -He was turning pink.
Haruka mentioned that he's her favorite based on first impressions.
So if Kenny became interested in Risako, it would all balance out.
But Risako senses a wall around Kenny and has a hard time understanding him.
But because of that,
she might be pleasantly surprised when his personality peeks through.
She is a parkour enthusiast. She likes a good obstacle.
-You're right! -That's possible.
She'll scale that wall to find love.
-I see. -Interesting.
What a convenient explanation.
What are you working on?
Well, this is for my students.
I'm in the middle of creating meal plans for my students.
APRIL 9 9:50 BREAKFAST
I'm calculating calories.
This person is a performer,
so we're trying to retain muscle and definition while still shedding fat.
So, you're planning breakfast, lunch and dinner? Wow.
Morning!
Good morning.
You're both early risers.
My nerves woke me up.
Did you sleep well?
-Yes, I slept deeply-- -Whoa!
You draw in that style, too?
Yeah. I had some free time this morning, so...
-It reminds me of... -Good morning.
-Good morning.
-...the guy on the caramel boxes. -Good morning.
Are the other two still asleep?
They are.
I have to wake them up at 10:00 a.m.
-Oh, yeah? -Yeah.
Does everyone have plans for Golden Week?
Do people get time off during Golden Week?
Yep, I'm off the entire week.
-I'm jealous! -For real?
Shall we plan a group outing?
-Yeah! -I'd love to.
-But the second and third... -You're busy those days?
I'll be in a drag race. I'm competing at a race in Motegi.
What?
-You're racing? -Yeah.
It's a type of car racing from America called "drag racing."
We race to see who can get to the end of a straight 400-meter track first.
-You're watching it, you mean? -I'm racing in it.
-Wait, you're in it? -I'll be competing with my own car.
-With your own car? -Yeah, I'll be racing.
-For real? -Whoa!
I wanna see your car.
-Sure, look it up. -What's it called?
It's a 2007 Corvette.
It looks so fast!
-Isn't it cute? It's my favorite. -Can I see?
Let's search that specific model. 207, was it?
-The 2007 model. -Oh, 2007.
-It looks so fast! -Right?
-Wait, for real? You drive that? -Yeah.
This is what I drive.
It's huge.
-Ah! Sorry. -Oh, this? Crazy. It's so cool.
We could camp in this.
It's the complete opposite of what you drive.
-But this sort of-- -It's so cute.
It's super slow.
-It seems like it would be. -It doesn't pick up much speed.
I should probably get ready.
-Have a good day. -What time is it?
-9:30 a.m. -9:30 a.m.
Kenny, are you easy to anger?
No, I don't get angry much.
We were chatting yesterday, and...
-I hope this is okay to say. -Sure.
It came up in conversation that...
you might be trying to act cool.
That you haven't come out of your shell yet.
-The guys told me that yesterday, too. -I figured as much.
Does it seem that way? It's not intentional.
Is that your norm?
I would say so, yeah.
I might act differently when I'm with my guy friends.
Or when I'm drinking.
HARAJUKU, TOKYO
MURASAKI SPORTS, HARAJUKU MEIJI STREET BRANCH
RUKA NISHINOIRI, 20 PART-TIME RETAIL EMPLOYEE
2017: GRADUATED FROM TANA HIGH SCHOOL, KANAGAWA
2018: QUIT JOB AT NIPPON PARKING DEVELOPMENT
2019: BEGAN WORK AT MURASAKI SPORTS SINGLE FOR 1.5 YEARS
MAI KAJIWARA, 28 PART-TIME EMPLOYEE
Hey, Ruka. So, how is it?
Terrace House is...
So far...
-I'm having fun. -You are?
-Yes. -Any cute girls?
-All of them are cute. -They all are?
No way.
-All of them. -Is that right? That's nice.
The guys are cool, too.
-They helped wake me up today. -That's so sweet. Very nice.
They cook, too.
Tell me more about the girls.
I don't know yet, but...
I hope I find a girlfriend.
-Sounds like so much fun. -It is.
IKEJIRI, TOKYO
KAORI WATANABE, 28 ILLUSTRATOR
2009: GRADUATED OAK BAY HIGH SCHOOL, CANADA
2014: STUDIED ABROAD IN ART SCHOOL AT UNIVERSITY OF PARIS I
2015: GRADUATED KEIO UNIVERSITY POLICY MANAGEMENT STUDIES
2015: WORKED FOR FOREIGN INVESTMENT COMPANY
2017: WORKED FOR GLOBAL IT COMPANY
2018: BEGAN WORK AS FREELANCE ILLUSTRATOR SINGLE FOR FOUR MONTHS
So, this dish...
When I was a teen, I worked at a cafe and this was their signature dish.
The natto curry baked casserole.
It was one of my favorites.
So, has Shohei...
said anything to you since yesterday?
-I haven't heard anything. -I see.
I want to know more.
But I'll leave it alone for now.
I don't know... It only happened yesterday.
-Yeah, out of the blue. -We've only just met, so...
Is there anyone you like talking to in particular?
It doesn't have to be a crush.
Shohei is the easiest to talk to.
-Between those three? Agreed. -He's very frank.
Besides, Ruka doesn't talk that much.
And Kenny seems like he's not ready to open up.
Yes, yes, yes.
I hope no one hates natto.
-I'm home. -Welcome home!
-Welcome home. -Have you eaten?
Not yet.
Good timing.
-Great timing. -Really?
Just hang on one minute.
What's that?
-Natto baked casserole with curry. -You bought a ton of stuff.
-That looks awesome. -Right?
-Do you like natto? -I just bought natto.
-Oh, really? -Wonderful.
Did you cut your bangs?
-I did. -You did!
-I can see your eyes now. -I didn't think you'd notice.
-Your bangs seem straighter. -Really?
-Yesterday, they were curlier. -It looks great.
Really?
-It's nice to show more of your face. -Yeah.
Thank you.
-Bon appétit. -Bon appétit.
Delicious.
-I'm glad. -Great mix.
-It's a good combo, isn't it? -Yeah.
Do you have any hobbies other than driving?
Lately, I've enjoyed following golf on TV. I'm such a grandpa, aren't I?
-Because you like cars and golf? -Exactly. I'm such an old geezer.
It's hard to find friends with similar hobbies,
so I've made friends with the guys who work in car shops.
-They must be happy. -We bond over cars,
and then I mention that I like golf, so they invite me over.
Many of my friends are older guys.
A lot of car dealers.
They must be so excited!
What were you two up to today?
I created some mock-ups at my studio,
then I grabbed some things from my old place and came back.
What medium do you like to work in?
I use brushes, mostly. Like calligraphy brushes and Copic pens.
What do you use? Tablets with pens?
Yeah. I work digitally.
What kind of brushes?
-Pens with calligraphy tips. -Oh, really?
-Can you show me later? -Of course.
What software do you use? Photoshop?
-Illustrator. -Oh, Illustrator.
-You create lines with-- -Are you able to follow this?
No, but it's okay.
-We're talking about software. -Software for drafting designs.
I see.
I'd like to see you in action. I'm not used to drafting digitally.
-I've played around on an iPad. -Well, really,
I mostly just use the software to trace.
I want to see that, then.
That quality of art doesn't come from just tracing.
I guess so.
-I treat it like a coloring book. -I see.
Could you teach me guitar?
Guitar?
Any time.
I've noticed I can't play F because my pinky is short.
Yeah?
I can't reach it, no matter what I try.
Maybe my form is bad...
See, isn't it short?
-Crazy, right? -It's a lot shorter.
I'm sensitive about it.
Can I see these together?
Wow, look!
It's weird, right?
I have the hardest time with every instrument.
Will she be able to reach with practice?
-We'll have to try. -No knowing until you try, I guess.
The F note doesn't appear in this song.
It does. It's coming.
See? It slows me down in moments like this.
You hear that? It mutes the sound.
Because of your pinky. I'm starting to see...
what you mean. It is unusually short.
Whenever I practice, this ends up happening. And I have no one to help.
Really?
It might be easier for you to play on a miniature guitar.
-I'm cheering for you. Hope you get it. -Yeah...
Talk to you later.
Are you heading to bed?
No. I'm coming up on a deadline for a project.
Wait, there's no F note in this song.
Should I play like this? Using my nails?
No, it's better to use your fingers.
Like that.
The pinky is still the issue.
Yeah, that...
It's more about pressure than length.
Is that right?
I can play "Take Me Home, Country Roads."
Do you know it?
Yep. It's on my songs for beginners list.
How should I play this part?
So...
Keep it simple with downward strokes, like...
-It's in B minor chord. -I haven't learned that.
You're all over the place.
Next chord is in C.
Oh, like this, right?
D chord.
Here's that B minor again.
-Is there a substitute for B minor chord? -Hmm, no, there isn't.
-Really? -Yeah.
You write your own songs as well? Lyrics and melody?
Yeah, I do both.
My close friend--
-Does music, too? -She does. Live...
Let's hear it.
Her name is Kaori.
-Another Kaori? -Yeah.
-She has a show coming up? -She does. When was it?
Sunday, I think.
-I was planning on going. -This Sunday?
I'd love to go if I'm free.
It's the 28th.
-The 28th? Oh, I'm free. -You're free?
-Let's go, then. -I'd like that.
Where in Tokyo is it?
-At Daikanyama Loop-- -Yeah, the Loop.
-Or... -Or?
I'm not sure yet. I've seen her at the Loop before.
-The show is at night? -Yeah.
Okay.
Are you busy during the day?
During the day? I don't think so.
-Shall we grab food beforehand? -Yes, let's get food.
Sounds good.
KAORI WATANABE, 28 ILLUSTRATOR
SHOHEI MATSUZAKI, 25 ACTOR
HARUKA OKUYAMA, 24 ACTRESS
KENJI YOSHIHARA, 31 MUSICIAN
RISAKO TANABE, 21 FITNESS TRAINER
RUKA NISHINOIRI, 20 PART-TIME RETAIL EMPLOYEE
How hungry are you?
-A big bowl, please. -A lot?
Yes, you can pack it.
It might spill over.
-Is there cheese in there? -No, I'm gonna top it with cheese.
-Okay, got it. -Yep.
-Has everyone else eaten already? -Yeah, all three of us have eaten.
I see.
Do you want some of this?
-What is that? -Olive oil.
I'll have a little.
Won't this cheese fall?
Sorry.
Just a little.
Then you'll bake it in the microwave. I mean, you'll heat it.
For how long?
Well, the rice is cold, so...
And it's a hefty plate.
But not too long.
Maybe two minutes.
-Two minutes? -This should do it.
Okay. Great.
Oops, excuse me.
Careful, it'll be hot.
Okay, got it.
That should do it.
He can sit here, I guess.
What do you think?
I guess it's up to him.
I'm so comfy on the sofa.
I guess he chose the table.
-I haven't seen the girls' room yet. -You haven't?
When Ruka is done, can we check it out?
Let's do it. It might be messy.
Oh, wait, Kaori is still working. Never mind, then.
It should be okay.
Hey, Kaori.
Don't worry about it.
-Are you busy? -Not really.
I'm almost done.
They want to check out the girls' room.
Sure, no problem.
We'll come up once Ruka is done eating.
Ruka?
-Ruka's home now. -Oh! Welcome home.
Thank you.
-This group progresses quickly. -Yes, very fast.
It's great. I expect nothing less from city life.
It's true. Things are moving along much quicker than last season.
-Indeed. -Very quick.
Also, this season doesn't have any useless members.
-That's harsh! -No one from last season was useless.
Haruka is quite something, isn't she?
-She's big into racing. -That's confirmed.
Drag racing is so straightforward.
They line up two cars with massive engines,
the drivers jam on the gas hard enough to burn rubber,
all so that they can see who has the faster and more powerful engine.
She seems to have a strong masculine inclination.
That's alluring to see in a woman.
And that guitar...
-Kenny looks great with a guitar. -Right?
-That was romantic, wasn't it? -He's good enough to teach it.
That's outside of your domain, huh, Yamachan?
I have no luck with instruments. I once gave the taishogoto a try.
-The taishogoto, huh? -Why not teach that to someone?
I can only play "Sekai ni Hitotsu Dake no Hana."
-That song you hear in soba restaurants? -Correct.
Or at shabu-shabu restaurants.
I'm impressed that those kitschy remixes exist.
Seriously.
The vibe during the guitar lesson--
-That was great. -Seemed like a nice exchange.
-This group gets along really well. -They do.
With Kaori...
I sense some hesitation maybe because she's older.
That's what I'm picking up from her.
She did excuse herself during the guitar lesson.
She's very well-educated.
-A very impressive résumé! -She's of an elite class.
She started at Keio University and then went to University of Paris I,
which frankly sounds like a made-up school name,
eventually graduating from Keio.
-She worked in IT? -Yeah, at a global IT firm.
And she gave that up to be an illustrator.
That's impressive.
I like that she doesn't brag about it.
-She never even mentioned it. -We had no idea until seeing that.
-Excuse us. -Excuse us!
-Welcome. -Come on in.
-Oh, wow. -They have a foyer.
-The men's room is-- -Wow.
-Look at all this space. -No way!
-Your room is much bigger. -No way.
-Thanks for having us. -Look at these stairs.
-May I? -Go for it. This cushion is fluffy.
-This one is firmer. -Go ahead.
Nice. This is a great space.
Very refreshing.
-Where's your art? -I have a piece there. On my "workbench."
-Can I look at these? -Yeah, go ahead.
Wow.
It looks like a poster.
-Crazy, right? -This first draft is already high quality.
-Is that a dog? -Yes.
It's the mascot for a brand called 032c. His name is Toasty.
-I see. -Those are mock-ups for JJ.
If approved, they'll appear in the next issue.
That's so cool.
And what's this?
That's the moniker that I produce illustrations under.
-Fox? -Foxco.
Foxco.
Where did it come from?
You know how Tiffany & Co. uses the "company" abbreviation?
I was in love with that expression in elementary school.
I even named my stuffed animal "Fox & Co."
In my previous job,
we weren't allowed to have a side business.
So I used that stuffed animal's name as my alias instead of my real name.
Interesting. So, the fascination with "Co." goes way back.
It stood out to me.
Will you have a show at some point?
Like a solo exhibition?
Actually, I have one coming up in June.
-You do? -I'd love to see you there.
-Let's definitely go. -That'd make me happy.
-When in June? -The 21st, 22nd and 23rd.
-Where? -A place called Paddlers Coffee.
It's a coffee shop, so please come and grab a mug!
Yeah, I'll be there.
That's so cool.
Don't you have some shows coming up?
Oh, yeah. Live shows? Yeah...
But the next one's at a small venue.
-What? I wanna go! -I'd like to come.
Where is it? Shibuya?
Shonan, I think. It's in an area called Zaimokuza
at a cafe on the beach.
Oh, I see.
It's during Golden Week, so it might be crowded.
Oh, yeah, Golden Week is here.
If you have time, please come.
-Happily. -I'd love to.
I'm there.
How was today? Anything interesting happen?
When I got home, only Kaori and Haruka were here.
They were in the middle of cooking dinner.
There was a home cooked dinner today, too?
-There was. I'm so grateful. -Nice.
But there's something I need to tell you, Ruka.
-Me? -Yeah.
Nothing intense, but...
I wanted to let you know that I made plans with Haruka to go see a concert together.
-That's all. -Okay, no problem.
I didn't want it to seem like I'm being secretive about it.
-I wanted to let you know beforehand. -I understand.
-Right. -Out of principle.
I see what you mean.
I happened to be free that day, so we made plans to have lunch first.
Ooh, that sounds nice.
When is it?
April 28th.
Where are you two going?
-She said it's a venue in Daikanyama. -Nice.
I need to find a good spot for lunch.
Doesn't the idea of someone who can teach you guitar woo you? No?
I'm not that interested in learning guitar.
-I'd be distracted. Like, "Oh, cool." -Now I'm embarrassed.
When you put it like that.
Watching you two made me blush, like...
Like that.
-Like, "Oh, they're getting close." -So embarrassing.
Yesterday, he was so reserved, but today he was...
not loosey-goosey, but...
-He was easygoing today. -Yeah, easygoing.
But it seemed like he was being mushy with you.
We made plans to see my friend's show together.
What, really?
And I suggested that we grab lunch together beforehand.
SHIMOKITAZAWA, TOKYO
SOUND STUDIO NOAH, SHIMOKITAZAWA BRANCH
KENJI YOSHIHARA, 31 MUSICIAN
2006: GRADUATED SAPPORO KEISEI HIGH SCHOOL
2008: GRADUATED SAPPORO COLLEGE OF ART & BEAUTY
2008: MOVED TO TOKYO 2013: FORMED SPiCYSOL
SINGLE FOR THREE MONTHS
-Are you all moved in, Kenny? -Yep, all done.
On the first day,
I was told that I seemed fake and unusually reserved.
That you seemed fake? That's an aggressive comment.
-No, everyone expressed that. -Oh?
Yeah. One of the guys and one of the girls were both like,
"It feels like you're not being yourself, Kenny."
-One of the guys pointed that out to you? -Yeah.
He's trying to get on the ladies' good side.
-What do you mean? -He's trying to sabotage you.
No, he doesn't seem like the type to do that.
I was told that I seem to be holding back.
That was the message.
I thought I was being myself.
Who wouldn't be reserved on day one?
That's what I thought, too. You're totally right.
All the ladies are beautiful, though.
Really? Well, don't hold back.
HARAJUKU, TOKYO
Lower your hips. Here we go. One, two...
three, four. Remember to keep your knees bent. Good.
Bent even more. Yes, that's right. Seven, eight, nine, ten.
RISAKO TANABE, 21 FITNESS TRAINER
2016: GRADUATED TOHO HIGH SCHOOL, AICHI
You too, Maya. Keep it bent the whole time.
2016: MOVED TO TOKYO 2016: WORKED FOR PERSONAL GYM BILLION
2018: BEGAN WORKING FOR AVEX SINGLE FOR 1 YEAR
Straighten your elbow.
Nine... and done.
One, two, three, four...
five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten.
You're moving!
Stay still. Hold the pose for one minute.
You can do it.
You might feel like you can't, but you can handle much more.
Five, four, three, two, one.
Okay, rest.
-I'm home. -We're home.
-No one else is home yet. -Yeah, looks empty.
-This bag is for nikujaga. -Nikujaga.
That bag has the ingredients for lou rou fan.
-You divided everything up? -Yeah.
-Shall we start? -Lead the way.
Sure.
Look how pro.
-You're a natural. -Right?
Have you had Japanese food since you got back?
I haven't.
-This'll be the first? -Yep.
-I'm excited for it. -I can't mess it up, then.
For real.
They do have Japanese food over there, too.
-Yeah? -But...
The Taiwanese food is better there?
Yeah. But I did crave soba noodles every so often.
-Soba and-- -Should we have made soba instead?
I missed nikujaga, too.
Maybe we should get soba when we go to Sancha.
-There's that spot in Mishuku. -There is.
That's fine with me, too.
When are you free?
Weekends.
Are you?
Shall we plan for Saturday?
-Let's do Saturday. -Yeah.
Whoops.
So from here, we let it simmer?
I wasn't sure what goes in at this point, so I looked it up.
It needs mirin and soy sauce and that kind of stuff.
-I'm going ahead with the mirin. -Thank you.
And this?
-I'll just eyeball it. -That sounds fine.
Let's decide by the color.
-It needs more. -Really?
Now I'm not sure.
-We could add more later. -Good point.
Less is better.
Will this be okay?
My mother would cry if she saw this.
-It's not an exact science. -You're right.
-I can leave it like this? -Yeah. Let it simmer.
I'm home.
-Welcome home. -Welcome home.
-No need for formalities. -You two cooked together?
-We did. -Oh, I see.
-If you insist. Thank you. -My pleasure.
-There you go. -Thank you.
-Let me pour for you. -It's okay.
-Apologies for my manners. -Not at all. No worries.
Would you like some?
Yeah, I'll have a little.
What are you up to tomorrow?
I have an audition to go to.
-For what role? -Wow.
For some sort of detective drama series.
Good luck.
It's my first audition since getting back to Japan.
When did you decide you wanted to be an actor?
I studied film in college
-and initially wanted to be a director. -I see.
That's where it began.
I'm starving.
-The food will be ready soon. -Hey! Welcome home.
-Oh, it's not ready yet? -It's almost done.
-Five more minutes. -What is that?
This is an egg boiling machine.
-What? -It makes boiled eggs.
You're a model, right, Shohei?
I did do some modeling while in Taiwan.
I mainly work as an actor while in Japan.
I do other types of work, too, though.
Not just modeling.
What else do you do?
I've helped a friend film a music video.
Sometimes I write lyrics, too.
-You write lyrics? -Lyrics?
I've started to write novels.
-You should write for Kenny. -I write lyrics.
I've been having trouble with lyrics.
Writing is one of my favorite activities.
I have to write.
I get antsy if I have nothing to do.
I get anxious with too much free time.
I try to give equal amounts of time to each of my crafts.
But what is your true passion?
I don't really have one thing.
Isn't it hard if you don't find that thing?
I find many interesting projects to get into,
and I don't find myself trying to plan out
where I ultimately want to end up.
I feel like that's limiting.
You feel like your inspirations will eventually lead to the big picture?
That's what my gut tells me, yeah.
Maybe...
I feel trapped when I think of working in one field forever.
-Like having one specialized skill? -I get that.
I don't resonate with the idea that I can only be proficient in one craft.
It doesn't make sense to me.
I get that. As much as I'd like to present myself as an illustrator,
I don't want to be limited by that title.
The notion of...
identifying yourself with one skill...
I don't understand it.
I think it depends on who you talk to.
I do understand why you feel that way.
But isn't it disappointing if a person can't tell what you're about
-after talking to you? -Without seeing your work.
-I think it's good to know what you want. -I see what you mean.
Know where you want to go and have something to show for it.
-Have your goals, but... -Think about how you appear.
I think it's detrimental to identify as undecided to strangers.
You risk coming across as wishy-washy.
Aimless and unfocused.
-People do judge. -It just doesn't make sense to me.
Why do we care? People with that mentality are gonna die off soon, anyway.
What?
People with that archaic mindset will grow old and die off.
-Those who value one profession? -Yeah. That's what I think.
That's what I'd like to believe.
Both approaches might be valid... What do you think?
Is it better to decide on one profession and pursue it?
Wait, I do think that path is impressive. I do.
Dedicating yourself to one craft is cool.
But it's also cool to see someone who has tried many things
and is good at all of them.
It's okay to have multiple interests in this day and age.
That's true. But it wouldn't be good if your brand became famous,
and your skills couldn't grow along with it.
It's unrealistic.
Though I guess it depends on what you do.
-Huh? -What is it?
I got it.
Whoa, hot!
My first Japanese meal in a while.
Shall we?
-Bon appétit. -Bon appétit.
Thank you.
It came out better than I thought.
-Yeah! Delicious. -Tasty.
-It's good. -Nikujaga, success!
-Really? -It is nikujaga.
It's good. So hot!
I don't cook very much, so it's nice to hear that it tastes good.
-It made me happy to hear that just now. -It does taste really good.
Can I continue the conversation from earlier?
Go ahead.
I'm curious to hear Kenny's opinion.
I was studying cosmetology in my 20s to do hair.
Oh, really?
But I gave that up to pursue music.
I'm a late bloomer as far as career goes.
It felt pointless to try to become the best in the hair industry.
So I decided to focus on what I enjoy
and what I'm good at instead. Just like you guys.
When drawing was a side business for me,
I didn't want people to think I was halfhearted about it
since I loved doing it so much.
I quit my previous job because I wanted to be taken seriously as an illustrator.
So I feel a bit conflicted on this topic.
You used to work in an office?
I used to work for a company, yeah,
but I felt looked down upon for having multiple interests.
-That's still the norm in society. -I didn't want to be seen that way.
I branched out on my own to prove them wrong.
It's naïve to think that you'll become an expert
just because you stick to one thing.
There are people who have found success that way, though.
I think every case is unique.
You become an expert at something by not giving it up.
I think people can do multiple things and still excel.
Society tends to root for those who pursue one passion.
-That's true. -It's easy to understand.
My interests change...
sometimes daily.
Is that just me?
Mine fluctuate, too. But...
For example, I love tempura,
but it wouldn't taste good if I had it every day.
-It would tax your digestion. -That's what I think.
Oh, Haruka...
-She's done. -She's like, "Whatever."
-She's over it. -Looks like it.
He lost so many points with that tempura metaphor.
Yeah, that was bad.
-Zero points for that. -No good.
"You'd hate tempura if you had it for ten days." Who says that?
Kaori was so kind. "You would grow tired of it."
They battled over opposing philosophies on work ethic.
That was an enlightening conversation!
-Agreed. -It felt good.
Haruka is sharp and has a good head on her shoulders.
-She's impressively masculine. -She is.
It must be because she's been in the business since she was 15.
-And she's a race car driver. -That's true.
She was saying, "Isn't your approach to life tepid?"
He could've phrased it more like,
"I see what you mean. It can be good to have a focus in life.
However, this happens to be what has worked for me so far."
A more thoughtful response.
Instead, he was like, "I think it's fine how I'm doing it."
-He also said they'd die off soon. -That was a bit rash.
Saying that all those old geezers
who believe you have to dedicate yourself to something will die soon...
People with that attitude tend to defend their own lack of effort
and gaslight those who work diligently towards their goals. I can't stand it.
It was ungracious of him to act so defensively.
That's what rubbed Haruka the wrong way.
It would be a more convincing argument
if he had already accomplished some things in life.
If we could see proof that he is actually proficient in multiple skills,
then we would pay more attention.
Haruka's competence in
carrying that conversation...
When we thought it was over: "I'd like to hear Kenji's opinion."
A pro, like Soichiro Tahara.
Like on Asamade Nama TV!
"You next. I want to hear your opinion. Hold on, hold on. Let's hear from Kenji."
"Tempura every day is simply too much."
There are no commercial breaks in the house.
These kinds of disagreements happen from time to time on Terrace House.
But this is record time for an incident. It's only the second episode!
-The Tempura Incident. -The Tempura Incident.
-Does it qualify as an "incident"? -I think it's earned the title.
The Tempura Incident.
People are still polite with one another so far.
That's true.
They'll hold back less and less as the days go on, though.
The collisions that are bound to ensue when that happens...
Haruka versus Shohei. I think Shohei will cry.
-Really? Tears? -He will.
Bawling.
-I don't believe it. -Yes, he'll be bawling.
I'll never forget how he said
that old farts who believe in dedication will die off soon.
-That was distasteful. -He's blacklisted.
I will die in my plight to excel.
-Right. Let's stay kicking. -Let's.
What's so wrong with dedication?
I empathize--
He sounds like a commercial for Boss Coffee.
-Super cool. -So true.
-Cheers. -Cheers!
-Great work today. -You worked so late!
-Would you like tea? -Me, too, please.
-There's beer as well. -There's beer.
-I'll stick with tea. -Let's start with that.
Where's Haruka?
She's up early to play golf tomorrow so she went to bed.
-She has to be up at four a.m. -That's early!
Up at four a.m.
What is everyone else up to tomorrow?
Tomorrow?
It's my first day of vacation.
I'm off, too.
-You're off? No plans? -Nothing. Zero plans.
-I want to do something fun. -Shall we?
Hold on. Your face is abnormally red.
-Does it make you nervous? -You two should hang out.
-I want to. -Let's do that.
Is there someplace you'd like to go?
I wanna see a movie.
-I'm super into seeing a movie. -What would you like to see?
I'm not sure.
-What about Detective Conan? -Wait, what? Not so much.
I'm not interested, but I'll try it.
You should pick a different one.
It's okay. I'm down to try something new.
-Really? I want to go. -Let's do it.
-You're okay with Conan? -Yeah.
Yay. I've been waiting to see it.
I want to prepare dinner for everyone tomorrow.
I haven't cooked yet, either.
You two could grab groceries on the way home--
We'll go shopping.
Let's cook together.
Let's.