-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.
-So last week... -Chaos ensued.
-So many things happened. -Right.
First off, it turns out that Kaori is interested in Shohei.
-That's right. Very unexpected. -Exactly.
-I'm pretty interested in Shohei. -Oh, really?
-Maybe I mean... -You want to get to know him better?
Exactly.
-The bigger surprise came after that. -Without warning.
-So shocking. -Haruka and Risako
are both romantically interested in Kenny now.
-It came out of nowhere. -So sudden.
I thought Kenny would remain unpopular because they thought he was boring.
I feel the most comfortable with him when it comes to discussing my future.
Since I hadn't talked to him much before,
I'm enjoying getting to know him now.
Ideally, everything would move along peacefully.
-Of course it won't. -First off...
Risako seized the moment while Haruka stepped away from the dining room
to ask Kenny on a lunch date.
Kenny, when would you like to go out for lunch?
I remember you saying, "Let's be cafe buddies."
We should hit up a cafe.
Then Haruka said that she felt awkward asking out Kenny with Risako around.
That's right.
So it would be easier for you to ask him out
-if Risako wasn't around? -That might be the case.
-The two them then went up to the roof. -That horror scene.
Risako, will you come grab drinks with me?
-Sure. -Thank you.
-What are you drinking? -What would you like?
Water, please.
-That choice was questionable. -It wasn't a good look.
Oh, girls...
By the way, are you still going to the show on the 20th?
-I want to go, yeah. -You do?
Okay, let's go.
That scene was straight from a rom-com.
-Agreed. -Yes.
Hey, we should go to this cafe!
-Oh, yeah? -Take me here!
We can get lunch somewhere
-and then go for coffee there. -It's a date.
Ruka just stood there mouth agape.
He was blinking anxiously, like this.
I think I saw some ectoplasm leaking from his face.
-Did you now? -Yeah, like a white cloud.
In the end, the three in the love triangle were left on the roof.
The relationships are starting to crack.
The tag team between Kaori and Haruka is...
-So obvious. -They're a bit cliquey.
I feel bad for Risako...
Ooh, I love how things are falling apart.
It's rare for all three girls in the house to get along.
-Yes, that seems difficult age-wise. -It's quite a challenge.
I can't wait to see cracks in their relationships.
-You've found your prey? -Absolutely.
I want to pour sake into the cracks and drink it.
-A crack shot. -Yes, a crack shot.
-Never heard of it. -This drink will knock you out.
Haven't you heard?
I'm heading to bed.
-Yeah. -It's late isn't it?
-Hmm? -Isn't it late?
-I don't know. I've lost track. -It's about 2:00 a.m.
-It's past my bedtime. Good night. -You're right. Good night.
Are you headed to bed?
-I can stay up for a while. -Me, too.
So...
Does Haruka...
have someone she's into?
From my point of view,
she's been keen on Ruka ever since we met.
She says he's cute.
-She's the hardest to read. -Yeah?
I wonder what she's thinking. Maybe she doesn't even like anyone.
According to our conversation from the other day,
it seems like she does have feelings here and there.
Okay, I see.
It's not really my place to divulge
-who she's expressed interest in. -Yeah, I get it.
She has a tendency to become interested in people I'm friendly with
or people I express interest in.
-Our interests overlap a lot. -I see.
I think our tastes are actually quite similar.
You've hung out the most with her, haven't you?
Me? You're asking me?
-Have you hung out with Kaori? -I have.
No way! Oh, yeah, you went T-shirt shopping.
We checked out T-shirts and had lunch afterwards.
-Oh, really? -Yeah.
-I haven't gone anywhere with you. -Right?
-I'm sad-- -But Haruka...
I only went to that concert with her once.
After that, we had dinner.
-And guitar lessons. -But...
-Oh, yeah. -What did you think about that?
-Our guitar lessons? -No.
About going to the show together?
It was only our second week in the house when I hung out with her.
We went on that date without having spoken to each other at all, pretty much.
At that point, my impression was...
that she's very true to herself.
I tend to want to lead in a relationship, as well,
but she marches to the beat of her own drum.
She has her ways and so do I.
Kind of like how I have my favorite coffee and she has hers.
So I thought we would clash.
But living together here,
I get to see everyone's charm from up close...
With you and with Kaori, as well.
So...
That feeling that I felt...
during the date, that Haruka and I might not mesh,
has dissipated.
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
Tell me when to stop.
Go with your gut.
-Like this? -Hmm?
-Great amount. -Really?
Are you sure?
Kenny, are you still free on the 20th?
What's that?
Sorry, I didn't hear you.
Are you free for the show on the 20th?
-The 20th? -Yeah.
-I'm free. -Awesome.
I looked up the lineup for that day, and my friend will be in that show, too.
-The same-- -The one from last time, right?
Yeah, from Zaimokuza.
-Want to catch that show, too? -Sure.
And I want to see the ukulele performance, too.
-Nice. -What time does your friend go on?
-I'll ask them. -Okay.
If it ends late, would you want to come straight home?
No, I wanted to visit the Okinawan restaurant afterwards.
-Okinawan restaurant? -Yeah, in Komazawa.
Do you want to go? I mean, together.
I'd like that. Sounds good.
Yeah, plus it's close to Daikanyama.
It's rare that you're up this late.
Yeah...
-It's already 12:30 a.m. -I'll head to bed soon.
Do either of you have a phone charger?
-I do, upstairs. -Upstairs?
-Can I borrow it later? Sorry to bother. -Yeah.
What are you drinking?
A detox juice.
I'm living off of five of these today.
We need to figure out where to go for lunch.
Let's do that.
Does anyone have any recommendations?
-In Harajuku? -Let's see, Harajuku...
Between Harajuku and where? There and Gaienmae?
-Um, it was... Sendagaya? -Sendagaya.
-Between there. -You have an errand there?
We both haven't...
bought anything for Mother's Day.
So, we're heading out to find some presents.
We also want to visit this great cafe, but they don't serve food.
I see...
We're looking for a place to eat beforehand.
-Okay. -I'm going to sleep.
That looks good.
-Headed to bed? -Yeah.
-Good night. -Good night.
Good night.
Have you come across any things that...
you're annoyed or disappointed by?
Any disappointments?
-There are quite a few. -There are?
You don't express that very often. What is it?
-About you? -Me or...
Whoever.
Nothing very specific... I think, but...
I haven't been irritated by anyone.
If anything, I'd like to be better friends.
It feel like there's a distance between us.
You think so?
You're often in the guys' room. You hang out with the guys more often.
Plus, we're awake at different times, so we miss each other.
I wish we had more time together.
-I see. -I want us to chat more often.
I get it.
-I might head to bed, too. -Okay.
-It's bedtime. -Okay.
-Good night. -Good night.
-Catch you soon. -Good night.
They're chatting a lot.
She was probably talking about this.
It sounds like they'd like you to be a part of that, too.
-They're getting closer without me? -While they're getting closer,
you're here hanging out with me and Shohei.
-You know? And it's hard to point out. -Yeah, I see, but...
I don't know. Well...
-I don't have to hang out with them... -Yeah...
...all the time just because I'm a woman.
-Welcome back. -I'm home.
You bought slippers?
No, I just grabbed a pair that was already here.
Oh, really?
You're hooked on golf lately.
Yeah, I'm super into it.
I've been wanting to try it for a while.
Then this is perfect.
It felt hard to start on my own.
I'm glad it's happening.
Also, Haruka is a great teacher.
Haruka had mentioned Kenny the other day on the roof.
Yeah, I remember.
It's been kind of...
weighing on me lately.
-You're caught in the middle, aren't you? -Yes.
Haruka felt awkward asking him out in front of Risako,
so I had to usher Risako downstairs.
-That kind of thing. -I get it.
Yeah...
Women have to be more sensitive with each other's feelings.
She'll confide in me about things.
She'll ask my opinion about everything, so I end up absorbed in the drama.
-That's the worst position to be in. -It's over if you say that.
So you're her sounding board. You listen as she rants.
I'm waiting for her to realize that I listen but don't offer much back,
so that she'll toss me aside.
-Huh... -Otherwise, there's nothing else I can do.
-It is between the two of them in the end. -Right.
I just try to give nonchalant feedback and not get too involved.
That's the best course of action.
HEADED TO HOKKAIDO. BE BACK ON WEDNESDAY. -RUKA
-You have an audition today? -Yeah.
-Best of luck. -Thank you.
I'll do my best.
-Good morning. -Morning.
-Shall we? -Yeah.
You look different than usual, Risako.
-Today-- -You're girly. Nice.
-It's my day-off outfit. -Huh?
-This is my day-off outfit. -Your day-off outfit?
Then what's your usual style?
-Parkour style? -Whatever's easy to move in.
-That's the distinction? Nice. -Yeah.
-We're going for lunch. -All right.
-Bye, see you. -Bye.
-Good luck. -Thank you.
SENDAGAYA, TOKYO
-This is the spot. -It's super cute.
Look how cute?
Wow, look at all the bikes.
-Hello. -Good afternoon.
This is it. So it is for camping after all.
Isn't it?
-You'd like the whole set? -Yes, she'd like the set
-as a Mother's Day present. -So this one...
-Oh, for real? -Yes.
-That's the plan. -My mom loves camping.
-Really? -Yes.
-So this set comes with four pieces. -Okay.
-It all fits in this bag. -I see.
And you can just place the coffee beans in here,
-and turn to grind them. -Okay.
Then, just add hot water and you have coffee.
-Okay, sounds great. -I think your mom will love it.
LITTLE BONDI AOBADAI, TOKYO
I should've bought coffee beans, too.
-I totally forgot. Really? -I got some.
It'll be my present to you.
-Thank you so much. -Give it to your mom.
I'm moved. Thank you.
You rock.
This has got to be good.
-Let's dig in. -This is what I wanted.
Your usual style...
looks more like this?
-Yes, it does. -This is your look?
This is my usual look.
But...
I tend to practice parkour whenever I have free time.
So I spend most of my time in workout clothes.
But my usual style is like this.
-When you're going out? -Yeah.
-Is it weird? -I see-- Hmm?
-Is it weird? -No, you look great.
Thank you.
It's just so different from how you usually dress.
It struck me how feminine you look.
It makes me feel official, that I'm taking a break to hang out.
I dress up for special moments with someone.
Do you get it? Today is my day with you.
I like it. I like that you make that distinction.
Really?
I feel incomplete because my hair is much shorter now.
Like I don't have that...
sass, you know?
-That length looks great on you though. -Really?
-Welcome home. -We're home.
-Doing well? -Yeah, I'm good.
I was just asking her about their date.
-How was it? -How was it?
He was so thoughtful.
He even paid for the meal before I realized.
-Mmm. -And...
Hanging out with Ruka never made me feel like a woman
because of how he treats me.
But hanging out with Kenny today...
I appreciate that he took care of the meal,
not because he paid, but because it was thoughtful.
I'm rarely ever in a situation where someone treats me in a chivalrous way.
It made me feel very womanly.
That sounds great.
I really enjoyed that today.
But a 32-year-old wouldn't let a 20-year-old pay for a meal.
-Hmm... -I don't know. That's my take.
The part that he paid without you realizing is nice.
That's probably just what he does with everyone he dates.
But I'm not treated that way often.
So I was like...
-Bashful? -So cute.
-Yeah, a tad. -That's cute.
I have a phone call to make. Please continue.
I might finish some work after that.
-Oh, really? -Let's catch up later.
See you soon.
Do you have plans to hang out with someone soon?
-No, not at all. -Okay.
Why not?
But I am seeing a concert with Kenny again.
Cool. Same artist?
Her and a friend of Kenny's.
-Yeah? -They're in the same show.
So we'll see that and have dinner later.
-Welcome home. -What's up? What's up?
-Are you tipsy? -Yeah.
-I went too far. -Yeah.
Want to chat with the ladies?
-Can I join girl talk? -Sure.
-Let me get settled in first. -Okay.
He was bright red.
-He's always red around here. -It's so cute. Like a bear.
Since the first day we met,
I've known that our interests would probably overlap.
-Really? -Yeah.
I identify with many things that you say.
I see.
-Can I join? -Of course.
-Your face. -I drank too much.
-I can tell. -Yeah.
-Thank you so much for today. -What for?
I didn't even realize that you had taken care of the tab today.
I didn't realize at all.
And there wasn't a moment for me to thank you.
-Thank you so much. -Don't mention it.
Next time...
-I'll treat you in return. -Okay.
-Looking forward to it. -Okay.
I have to head to the bathroom.
-Doesn't your day start early tomorrow? -Yeah, 4:00 a.m.
-You don't need to sleep? -It takes eight hours to get to Osaka,
-so I'll sleep then. -By car?
Yeah, I'll sleep on the road.
-Did you have fun today? -Huh?
-Did you have a good time? -Today? Yes, I did.
-Risako was different from usual. -Really?
-She was more feminine. -Okay.
Were you excited?
I was, just a bit.
Yeah.
-Is Kaori awake? -Yeah.
-She said she'll join us once she's done. -It'll be official girl talk.
Here comes Fox Co.
Hey.
You're bright red.
I drank too much.
-Your face is bright red. -I'm so sleepy.
Did you talk about that already?
-About what? -About your date today.
-Not really. -We haven't talked about it.
You haven't spoken yet?
-It was fun, right? -Yes, it was so much fun.
Grandpa...
That soup was so great, too.
-That was crazy delicious. -Yep.
-The clam chowder. -So freaking good.
You don't need to sleep?
-I need to, but... -Right?
-I can't. I'm so sleepy. -Go to sleep.
-It's bedtime. -I'm so drunk.
-I don't even want to play tomorrow. -Oh, no...
But it's at night, right?
-In the evening. -You'll be fine by then.
Yeah, I think so.
-Oh, my... -This is great!
-Nice. -Fabulous.
The tension.
-So great. -So much conflict.
So good.
Haruka's expressions when listening are...
-Perfect! Picturesque. -Right?
Fabulous.
What rich expressions!
So caustic!
She's expressing her distaste openly.
-Is it meant to be a message? -I think it's subconscious.
-Yeah. -That feeling of,
"Oh, no! These two might become close and fall in love."
There is none of that anxiety. It's more, "So, you had fun?"
-"Play as you will for now." -Yes.
I see. She's letting her opponent wonder.
-She's not nervous. -She let them get over each other
-and then step in at the right time. -Right.
Usually, she just listens, and then says, "Well, I'm heading to bed."
She leaves the scene first and leaves her opponents wondering.
That's her signature tactic.
-Well said. -I see.
"But would a 32-year-old let a 20-year-old pay for a meal?"
-That was great. -You like that, right?
It was a delicious moment.
-That was the moment she broke. -Right.
-She got a little nervous. -I mean, logically that's true.
But she didn't have to mention it when Risako was happy about it.
She went out of her way.
If she expresses those kind of thoughts often,
-she must get into many arguments. -Of course.
I'm very happy her horrible personality is being revealed.
-Her personality is not horrible per se. -It is.
She doesn't hang out with women her age very often.
-She's not used to it. -No.
-She hangs with older guys. -Plus, they like the same person.
Because of that, she may be getting irritated by things
that normally don't bother her, and that's cute.
Plus, Risako set the tone for battle by saying,
"So it seems we like the same person."
Then seeing them flirt after being told that is unbearable.
Risako is prepared to have an honest, head-on battle.
That's true.
So she wants to make the challenge official.
But Haruka doesn't play like that.
"That's not how I like to fight."
Also, Kaori is building up some--
-Nice, stressful tension. -She seems tense.
-I feel bad for her. -Me, too.
She must be internalizing it, being such a logical person.
She just wants everybody to be happy.
And she doesn't want to have to choose sides.
-That's frustrating. -Good thing Shohei is there.
She has someone to talk to honestly.
She must like him for his approachable quality.
-Ruka wouldn't get it. -'Cause he's dumb.
-True. -So dumb.
Shohei is a great person for her to lean on.
She doesn't want to be pulled into the triangle.
She probably doesn't even want to speak with Kenny.
Because she'd have to battle the other two.
They'd say, "Oh, do you like him, too?" And she'd have to deny.
"He just asked me to help with T-shirts."
"Ugh, what a hassle."
Who will Kenny choose?
He has said that he felt excited
-seeing Risako's feminine side. -He did.
Haruka is not done with her tricks yet.
Since her opponent is sending out heavier hits,
she might be plotting her comeback as we speak.
-The revenge will be interesting. -Yeah.
-I can't wait to see. -She's got something up her sleeve.
He's the worst person for saying he doesn't want to play his gig.
-That's true. -Not a good look.
-He shouldn't have said that. -Nope.
-What wasn't? -That he didn't want to
play his gig because he was drunk.
-But that was... -It's fine.
-He was drunk. -He'll bounce back tomorrow.
Even as a lie, you shouldn't say that.
-You owe it to your fans. -What a straightedge.
-So stoic. -That's a bad look.
-He floundered. -You're a workaholic.
SHIROKANE, TOKYO
-I'm so hungry. -Me, too.
-The wind is strong. -You skipped breakfast, right?
-I did, and I'm barely awake. -Same.
-I wanted to get your opinion. -Yeah?
It's about Kenny...
I'm thinking of giving up on him.
Why? What happened?
Remember the day he came home super drunk?
-I caught the tail end of it. -That day...
I was still very much into him before then.
He came home around 1:00 a.m. when he had to leave at 4:00 a.m.
-That's right. -We were saying, "That's rough."
Then he said, "I don't even want to play tomorrow."
Exasperated like that.
I think that was the alcohol talking...
It's probably not how he really feels.
-We went to see his show, right? -Yeah.
Kenny's show. Thank you.
I thought he was so cool after seeing him on stage.
Those concerts are important moments for him.
Hearing him complain like that made me snap out of it.
That's how I'm feeling now.
And that was the day he hung out with Risako.
-They had a date. -Yeah.
That happened after their date.
It looked like they had lots of fun.
And that made me...
-I think I get it. -Do you?
-I got really jealous. -You did?
Risako knows how I feel about Kenny already.
Their conversation was very lively. It almost made me go back upstairs.
She was thanking him for picking up the bill.
But he didn't pay for our meal when we hung out.
-We split the check. -I didn't know that.
-That crossed my mind. -For real?
-When I think of that-- -But she's 21.
-I get it, but... -Get over it.
You're so cute.
-It caught your attention. -I couldn't help it.
So the bit about his work--
You're both going to see your friend's show tonight, right?
Yeah.
-And you're having dinner afterwards? -Yes.
-Maybe you could-- -Bring it up then?
I mean, definitely consider how you will bring it up.
I know. He might shut the door on me if I don't do it right.
Is it hard to have honest conversations with Risako, too?
It seems like you're both pretty forthcoming with your opinions.
Have you been clashing? Everything okay?
Did I mention that on the day you and I were in the bedroom talking,
she was right at the door?
She didn't come in because she didn't want to interrupt us.
-Wait, why? -Did I not tell you? She said,
"You two were deep in conversation, so I didn't want to butt in."
-Oh, I remember. -Like, "Please, continue."
-That made me really sad. -Yeah.
I wouldn't have minded if she came in and joined us.
So we must feel that way about each other.
Thanks for listening.
-It's okay... -I'm always confiding in you.
Is there anything you've had on your mind?
-Lately? -Yeah.
Well, actually...
I wonder how you two would become friends.
Me and Risako?
-Yes, with Risako. -I see.
But, today's mission is about Kenny.
-It's right after this. -Yeah.
DAIKANYAMA, TOKYO
DAIKANYAMA LOOP
Thanks for waiting.
-Sorry I'm late. -Hey. Huh?
-Sorry I'm late. -No worries.
-Shall we? -Aren't you cold?
-I am, a little bit. -It's supposed to rain today.
-For real? -It's supposed to pour.
KAORU MIYAZAKI, 29 SINGER-SONGWRITER
YUSUKE AIZAWA, 20 MUSICIAN, UKULELE PLAYER
Isn't he amazing?
I'm blown away.
Nice to meet you.
-You were great. -Thank you so much.
-I'm Haruka. -Hi, I'm Yusuke Aizawa.
-Haruka was raving about you. -You're amazing.
-Really? Wow... -Absolutely fantastic.
-That makes me so happy. -I'd love to see you again.
We definitely will.
Do you have another show before you fly back?
I have a show on June 1st in town.
-It's at Aloha Tokyo. -Oh!
-I'm in that show, too. -For real?
-June 1st. -Really?
-At Aloha Tokyo in Ebisu? -That's the one.
-We're in the same show? -Yeah, at Hawaii Ebisu.
No way, what!
-Really? -That's great. At what time?
I'll get back to you with the time.
-Please visit us at Terrace House. -Yes!
-May I? -Come play at the house.
-Maybe Kaoru, too. -I'd love that.
-I can't play. -You don't mind if I stop in?
-Let's host a Terrace House concert. -Really?
-Let's do a session. -Maybe on the roof.
I will come by for real.
TSUKINUKAISHA KOMAZAWA, TOKYO
-Good evening. -Hello.
-Welcome. -Long time no see.
SHINICHI TAKADA, 47, COOK SHIGENOBU SUGAWARA, 72, OWNER
We're longtime friends. Since I was in high school.
-My house was right behind here. -For real?
-Yeah. -That's cool.
Did you like the show?
-The show? It was great. -Did you like Kai?
-Kai was awesome. -He's cool.
I got his LINE contact.
-I was into it. -He has a great voice.
-Yeah. Super cool. -He's so cool.
This is so good. Please, dig in.
Does it seem like I'm always drinking?
Yeah, it does.
-I see. -Yeah.
The other day, you were a little crazy.
-I drank way too much. -Remember anything?
-No, nothing at all. -There's something that...
-I want to bring to your attention. -Really?
-I'm sorry. Yeah. -Can I tell you?
You might not remember because you were drunk.
You said, "I don't even want to do tomorrow's show."
-That's the worst. -And...
Yeah.
Really, I said that?
-You did. -I don't remember.
I've seen your show and I really like what you do,
so to hear you talk about your work like that...
-I hear you. -It felt disheartening.
Wow, I'm the worst...
-But-- -That is honestly how I feel.
It's your honest opinion?
Yeah, if we're being completely honest,
-I'm unsatisfied with my band. -Oh.
Because of the members?
My skills haven't been growing and neither have my bandmates'.
The guys who started out with us are becoming more successful.
Hmm...
I'm in the band right now feeling like
there's other music that I really want to be doing.
-So it all feels like a lie at the moment. -Yeah.
It's no fun to be at our shows anymore.
I get it. I know what you mean.
-Like-- -Really?
Every so often, I'll get cast in a movie or a TV show.
But I'll go in feeling envious of
this other innovative project by another director that I want to work with.
I can't help but think of how purposeful it would feel
and how fun it would be to work on the other project.
But I don't get chosen for those gigs because my look is not unique.
Not my face nor my demeanor.
So I always get cast in traditional roles, like as the goody-two-shoes.
I used to wonder
why I kept getting the same roles over and over.
But one day, when you're more famous and have tons of fans,
then you can do whatever music you like and they'll accept it.
That's a thought that helps me keep going. Does that work for you?
That's why hearing that was so disheartening.
-For real... That's the worst. -Well...
I don't even want to admit it to my closest friends.
I don't want to complain.
Thanks for pointing that out.
I had no idea, so I learned a lot from hearing that.
-And one more thing... -For real?
I'm scared.
-What? -You were flirting so hard with Risako.
Really? I see...
How do you feel about her?
Hmm... I like her.
-Romantically? -In that sense, too.
I think she's attractive.
-I see. -Yeah.
Back to the other conversation...
I know it was something you said when you were drunk,
but I'm glad I didn't let it slide.
It changed my impression of you for a moment.
I wasn't sure if I should say anything.
-It was scary. -No, thank you.
But after hearing how you really feel, I feel better about you.
I can see you as the cool guy on stage again.
-I'm motivated to work harder. -Please do.
I will.
-Is it exact? -No, do you want it to be?
-I'll take off the change. -Will you?
Thank you so much. From this, please.
-Thank you very much. -Let me see if I have 5,000 yen.
-Need a receipt? -No, thank you.
-Thank you so much. -It was delicious.
-Don't worry about it. -Really?
Thank you. Next coffee date is on me.
-I have souvenirs. -Ooh...
-Long awaited. -Thank you.
-Also, my dad bought crab for us, so... -What?
-Dig in whenever it arrives. -For real?
-That's amazing. -He chose to ship it here.
Please say thank you to your father.
Please do.
-Did you have fun? -Yes, tons.
Lots of fun.
How long were you there? Three nights?
-Two nights, three days. -I see.
You were gone for so long.
-Yes, too long. -It felt really long for me, too.
-Want to grab a smoke? -Sure.
What are you grinning about?
-It's nothing. It's nothing. -Huh?
Tell me. What is it?
What are you grinning about?
I had a lot of time to think during my trip.
Yeah?
What time do you get back tomorrow?
Tomorrow, I'll be working on some interiors.
-Okay. -Then I have a haircut.
I'll probably be back around 8:00 or 9:00 p.m.
And you have an early day the next day?
Day after tomorrow, I have a date.
-Oh, I see. -Finally.
Hmm...
I've been pretty busy.
I'm off from work at 10:00 p.m. tomorrow.
I'd like to sit down with you then and talk to you about something.
Okay?
-Sit down with me? -Yes.
-Not right now? -Tonight...
-I don't want to talk about it. -Got it.
-Well, you just got back. -Yes, that, too.
Is it something good?
-Well-- -Something bad? I'll be nervous.
-It's a good topic. -Okay.
Well, maybe...
-I want to pick your brain. -Yeah, no problem.
It's not that something serious happened, right?
No, nothing like that.
-Has something happened? -I'm not sure what to say.
Okay, it's all right. I'll listen tomorrow. Okay, tomorrow.
-That was so fun. -Wasn't it?
-Yeah. -Wow.
Haruka really doesn't cut anyone any slack when it comes to work.
She nips any weak comments in the bud.
-Catches it so quick. -"Snap out of it!"
-She's so passionate. -I like that.
-She's very honest. -We'll give that to her.
-Beautiful. -It's great that she asked in this case.
Deep down, he was feeling that way.
-He was frustrated. -Yeah.
It seems like they've gotten closer.
-Yes, she empathized with him. -There aren't...
It's her plan.
-Haruka's secret plan. -But it's cute.
Can we genuinely call her cute?
-You don't trust it? -Something doesn't sit right.
She's genuine when she's pouty and that's cute.
She's an actress.
When he said he liked Risako, she was like...
That was cute.
You can't really get that honesty from acting.
-True. -Huh.
More actresses should scale back their intensity to her level.
Some are like...
when they're jealous.
That level of ham would be fine for a play.
-It's too big for TV, though. -You're right.
Her honest expressions are perfect.
-Agreed. -The camera can zoom in at any time.
-That's true. -Right.
The camera picks up every miniscule movement.
-Which way will Kenny be swayed? -Right?
Because he's the oldest in the house and he wants to look good,
he hasn't shown much vulnerability yet.
But he trusted his inner turmoil with Haruka.
-You're right. -So things could heat up there.
She felt a wall at first, like he was closed off. That is changing.
She said her good impression of him has been restored,
but I think she likes him even more than before now.
-She was so happy that he treated her. -Because they split the bill before.
The total was 10,080 yen,
so I was hoping he'd say, "I'll put down 5,080 yen."
-He'll pay just a tad more. -"I'll do 5,080, so could you do 5,000?"
-I would hate that. -I wouldn't want to watch that.
I wanted that so bad. If he did that, I would cheer for him forever.
Stop it.
What does Ruka need to say?
-What could it be? -Probably that he saw a cute fox.
What? He's gonna make us watch that?
"I saw the cutest fox ever."
-"Look at this picture." -"Look, look."
"I won't show you till tomorrow."
"What now?"
-"It's ridiculously cute." -"Don't waste my time."
-He thought of it in Hokkaido... -On a family trip.
-Yeah. -And his dad bought some crabs...
He bought some crabs.
-His father seems happy-go-lucky, too. -Yeah.
-"Share this crab with everyone." -That could be the case.
They bonded over crabs.
-"Crabs walk sideways." -"They walk sideways."
"Where is my life headed if I keep walking sideways?
-I need to move forward." -Brilliant.
He'll use the crab metaphor as motivation for something.
The crab can't be that important.
Is it a metaphor because the crab turns red as it boils?
-That's it! -Oh, boy!
We did it!
-He figured out how not to turn red? -But he was already red in that scene.
-That must be the alcohol. -I think so.
-So the crab-- -Let go of the crab angle!
-Stupid crab-based conspiracy. -I can't let it go.
-But Torichan-- -We're going to continue?
Her dress is the color of crab.
-That could be related-- -It's definitely not!
We can't rule it out.
-This is tricky. -The crab mystery...
It's just a souvenir.
I'm happy to be associated with the crab theory.
HARAJUKU, TOKYO
-I'm so hungry. -Me, too.
I'm getting nervous. Why?
Don't worry. Here it is.
-Bon appétit. -Bon appétit.
So what's your question?
-Huh? -My question?
Or you just want to talk, whichever is fine with me.
There's something that... There's something I want to ask you.
You want to ask me?
-About Kaori? -Yes, about her.
It's fun to hang out with her.
It's more fun than before for sure.
But...
I don't know if that will transform into love.
-What about you? -Yeah...
Tomorrow, I'm going to Chawari, or, I mean, Shibamata.
-Not to Chawari? -We'll go there, too.
There's something I want to ask Shohei,
but I feel like he'll be annoyed if I bring it up again.
-It's that kind of topic. -What is it?
I think you were there, too, Kenny,
when we were talking about work and defining a career focus.
I think it's fine to have
multiple avenues of interest.
But it's starting to seem
like an extension of college clubs, like hobbies...
from my perspective.
I think I get what you mean.
Plus, everything he wants to do is huge, whether it be acting,
modeling or directing.
What he's trying to do is unique,
so it's important to think outside of the box.
To me, it doesn't seem like he's motivated to figure out how to do it.
I want to ask him about that.
I don't want him to feel annoyed by so many people asking the same thing.
-I think he'll be fine. -It's nothing to be mad about?
I don't want him to dislike me. I really don't.
He's not the type to write you off over that.
I think so, too.
-I'll try asking him tomorrow. -Yeah.
I hope it turns out to be a good day.
-I hope so, too. -Yeah.
-I guess I'll head to bed. -Time for bed?
I'll head upstairs with you.
-Hey, Kenny. -Yeah?
Can you come over here?
What?
I'd like to practice driving.
Sounds great. Maybe we can find a route with a great view.
-Yeah, I want to see the ocean. -Sounds great. Should we go to the beach?
I know I've said that...
I liked Haruka after our first impressions.
-I remember. -She showed me her car shop.
And I went to the movies with Risako.
I think they're both great.
-But I don't think I would date them. -Okay.
I don't feel that way.
So... so...
Kaori feels different to me than the two of them.
Okay...
I respect her a lot.
-For her work... -Yeah?
I think it's so cool what she does.
She's the type of person that I'd want to see
how her life unfolds in the future.
-Okay. -Yeah.
That's like, you want to build a family with her?
Well, I don't know about that.
-I see. -But I feel that strongly for her.
This feeling of wanting to see her flourish in the world.
Okay.
When I realized that, you crossed my mind.
-What? -You crossed my mind.
-I see. So you wanted to check in? -Yes.
Don't worry about me at all. No problems here.
You should approach her. You two haven't hung out yet, right?
We haven't. I've never spoken with her one-on-one.
-Not even in the living room? -I don't think so.
Well, then... You should ask her on a date.