-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.
Last week, we started off with Kenny and Risako's date.
They visited a coffee supplier and had lunch at a café.
Risako said Kenny made her feel feminine.
He even treated her to coffee beans.
Why were we forced to watch their flirtatious exchange?
-It was fun, right? -Yes, it was so much fun.
That soup was so great, too.
-That was crazy delicious. -Yep.
-The clam chowder. -So freaking good.
-Kenny was rather drunk that night. -That's right.
-I don't even want to play tomorrow. -Oh, no...
Haruka was not pleased with his attitude.
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.
I'm in the band right now feeling like
there's other music that I really want to be doing.
It's no fun to be at our shows anymore.
-Now we get how he really feels. -I can relate.
We've never seen him express such vulnerable feelings before.
Tomorrow, Kaori and Shohei are headed to their date at Chawari.
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...
Depending on his response to these chats, Kaori's interest in him may disappear.
Shohei's stance is that he's dedicated to non-commitment. I just don't get it.
That's right.
-I think you're right. -Yeah.
"Passionately non-committed" is a very confusing idea to me.
If he kept on that way for 20 years, however,
it could turn into a legitimate lifestyle.
-That might be true as well. -I'm telling you.
Meanwhile, when all of that was happening...
Ruka expressed that he is now interested in Kaori.
I respect her a lot.
-For her work... -Yeah?
She's the type of person that I'd want to see
how her life unfolds in the future.
He said his attraction to her had "dawned on him,"
but really he's just anxious because he's losing popularity.
-Two people lost interest at once. -While vacationing in Hokkaido,
he realized that those two were losing interest.
So he thought, "What do I do?"
and decided to go for Kaori, because she was the only one he hadn't asked out yet.
But his reasoning sounds sincere, how he respects her for her work.
-For her work. -That came to him in Hokkaido?
Sometime during those two nights and three days?
He schemed up how to phrase it to sound convincing.
Am I totally off on this hunch?
Ruka trying to win the heart of someone eight years his senior will be...
-I love it. -...a sight to see.
There are now two triangles.
It'll all depend on who makes her feel more secure.
You're right. She's super stressed out right now,
having had to deal with Haruka and Risako's exhausting drama.
-She's sandwiched between them. -Right.
Ooh, sandwiched!
Like she's in the grip of a crab's claw.
-Good theory. -The ruthless grip of a crab's claw.
-Kaori is right in its grip. -You figured it out!
-How does that make any sense? -Torichan's metaphor makes sense, too.
Her dress has nothing to do with crabs.
I highly doubt there is symbolic meaning to his dad sending crab for the house.
-This is the crux. -Gripped tight like a claw.
I expect an apology when they're happily eating crab and none of this applies.
-Here we are. -Yep.
-Look, Tora-san. -Oh, yeah!
Who is the lady in that statue, again?
SHIBAMATA, TOKYO
You got this.
-I got nothing. -It's Sakura.
-You knew that? -No, it says right here.
"Sakura Says Goodbye."
-Tora-san looks so cool. -Doesn't he?
His clothes are a curious size.
-He dresses nicely. -He's fancy.
My article is supposed to present a tour that appeals to women.
-Of Ginza, right? -Yeah.
So we should find things that aren't touristy.
Yeah, I think a more traditional angle would be received better.
Agreed.
-Wow, look at that. -Whoa.
SHIBAMATA TAISHAKUTEN
This is it, the Taishakuten.
Check out the detail on this side.
Wow, look at that!
-How did they even carve inside there? -Crazy.
Whoa...
-Wow. -Look at that matsu pine tree.
Apparently, there's a very famous matsu tree here as well.
-Need change? -No, I got it.
I heard it's okay to give.
Really? You're allowed to treat people to good fortune?
Yeah, as long as it's not lending.
What do you mean?
Later on, you can't say, "Thanks for earlier," and repay me in change.
-Okay, got it. -At least, that's what my mom says.
-This is the other place I wanted to see. -Yamamoto-tei.
YAMAMOTO-TEI
From what I hear, they have a beautiful garden.
Really?
-Whoa. -Wow.
The sounds are so soothing.
This is awesome.
-I smell summer. -Me, too.
This reminds me of my grandmother's house in Shizuoka.
-It's just like this? -Well, the pond is gone now.
There used to be a small waterfall like that one.
-Your grandma's house had a waterfall? -Not a waterfall, exactly.
-More like a trickle, but it's gone now. -Got it.
-I was thinking for the article... -Yeah?
I'd like to include some artwork.
We'd pay you, of course. Would you be interested in
-doing illustrations for the article? -Sure.
I've been wanting to sketch Ginza, so it works out.
That would be great. I'll speak with the editor.
Please do.
-Thank you. -Please enjoy.
Iced matcha.
Do you have good material for your article?
The spiritual locations and...
Spiritual locations and Asian sweets.
-You have photos? -I forgot to take photos!
I always forget to do that.
It's mostly gone now.
-It was a great color palette. -It was beautiful.
Would you mind sketching it, then?
I can work from memory for the parts we ate already.
MEGURO, TOKYO
CHAWARI
-I'm gonna start with beer. -Me, too, unpasteurized.
-Thanks for today. -This is delicious.
-Thanks for inviting me. -Thank you.
-I had tons of fun. -I'm glad. That's great to hear.
Do you have an idea of what you'll write?
Yeah! I think it'll turn out great. It has to.
So, your honest opinions about work...
How should I say this?
I...
You don't have to be careful with your words.
Okay, I'll try to be straightforward.
-Tell it to me straight. -So, honestly...
I get the impression that you're taking on a bunch of different interests
as if they're hobbies you're trying out in college.
It seems like you'd choose one if you knew which one would be successful,
but instead, you're keeping all your options open.
I wonder if you're just waiting to see which avenue will come to fruition,
or whether you have other plans in mind. Not that having multiple interests is bad.
I want to become successful in everything I do.
-Everything you do! -Everything.
In the beginning, I really questioned whether...
you were motivated enough to make anything happen.
Whether you really had the gumption to tackle all of it.
Haruka asked me that as well.
What's your ultimate goal?
My goal is...
-I don't have clear career goals. -Okay.
But...
I want to make enough money to support my family.
I wouldn't want to put my family in a difficult position.
And also have enough to go for a drink every night.
I'd be content with that lifestyle. I don't think in terms of career goals.
I guess it's more like I have family goals.
-And that truly feels right for you? -Yeah.
I really don't have many expectations as far as my career goes.
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
SHINSEN, TOKYO
Today is beach weather.
-Right? -Yeah.
-I saw the pool had water in it. -Yeah.
But it's pretty deep, right?
It's super deep. I think we should get floaties.
-And just float there. -Sounds like a plan.
What do the two of you talk about the most?
-Upstairs? -Yeah.
-Let me see. -Hmm, well...
Do you talk about the boys?
-The guys? -We do tend to, yeah.
Yeah, we do.
-You should join us. -Yeah!
I think so, too. I should.
It's not that I'm avoiding it.
I figure everyone has certain people they're comfortable confiding in.
That's why I haven't participated.
It's not like
I felt nosy and needed to know what was being said.
That was my approach. But there are things I want to ask you, Haruka.
-What is it? -I shouldn't be so formal.
I've been hanging out more
-with Kenny lately. -Yeah.
I think he's attractive.
If you're feeling that same way, I wouldn't want to...
beat around the bush about it.
We're here living together,
and it feels weird to me not to share those thoughts with each other.
So I think Kenny is attractive,
and I'd like to continue to plan dates with him.
-I wanted to be forthcoming about that. -I see.
You don't want to have to wonder whether it's okay
to mention something about Kenny when you feel like talking about it.
-I get it. -Yeah.
-That's just me. -I, on the other hand,
feel uncomfortable discussing details like that.
But...
it's not that I've been intentionally holding back.
Kaori has been really easy to talk to. She's older and seems grounded.
But you and I have very different daily routines
on top of very distinct points of view.
To be honest, that has motivated me to leave some distance between us.
I'm not sure how to communicate with you, so I've avoided being alone with you.
That distance has been difficult for me to reconcile.
I see.
Say all three of us were attracted to Kenny.
Would we be able to have open conversations about him?
-No way. -I wouldn't mind.
-Really? -But like,
you wouldn't feel like, "I'm not sure how much to divulge?"
I don't know. I think I'd be fine.
-I couldn't do that. -That's where you two differ the most.
I couldn't go on about how I had a great time on a date with Kenny
knowing that you had feelings for him.
It's not that I would brag about going on dates with him, knowing we both like him.
You just want to be open about going out with him, right?
It feels odd not talking about it when we all know it's happening.
I think I would talk about it, too, since we live together and can't hide it.
-That's what I think. -Yeah.
From my vantage point, I feel like you've both been very straightforward. Don't you?
That might be the case. I'm not sure.
Yeah, it was never my intention to hide anything.
But I haven't found any reason to relay my intentions.
That's just what feels natural.
Since we're talking about it now, though,
I think it'll be easier to navigate those conversations.
Yeah...
Bon appétit.
-Bon appétit. -Bon appétit.
How was your date yesterday, Kaori?
That came out of nowhere.
I remember you were going to ask him about his career aspirations.
I was most curious about
whether he has an idea of where he's headed,
and it seems like he's most focused on having a family.
Career is definitely not the top priority for him.
Huh, interesting.
He values a stable family life more than he craves career success.
Does he?
When I asked him about his vision of an ideal life,
that's how he replied.
Did you make plans to hang out again?
Shohei expressed that he was really interested in you in the beginning,
-so I wonder if that has changed. -He probably feels the same.
-Honestly, I doubt it. -Really?
He said he thinks you're cute.
He did.
-He did. -Are you being coy?
Not at all.
I just sensed from dinner yesterday that that's no longer the case.
It doesn't seem like he has feelings for me.
-For real? -That's my guess.
Okay.
Wouldn't you like to know how he really feels?
Of course I would.
I thought so. But I sense that you're approaching it very cautiously.
I really would love to know the truth.
Who else thinks that the guys should be more proactive?
-What? -I do.
-Couldn't they be more assertive? -The guys? They've barely made an effort.
They're slacking.
We're always the ones inviting them to things.
-It makes me feel unappreciated. -I'm feeling that, too.
-I wonder if I have no allure. -Yeah, likewise.
Has Kenny asked anyone out so far?
-Not at all? -Nope.
Kenny is the least assertive of them all.
Someone else always makes the first move and he agrees,
but never returns the invite.
I don't feel much passion from him.
My excitement towards a relationship and its future possibilities
-turns tepid without any reciprocation. -Agreed.
We've put lots of time and energy towards establishing a connection.
I know. It makes me want to give up altogether.
-Let's quit. -We should just wait for them to act.
Sounds like a plan.
Not that romance is the only point of being at the house.
-That's true. -But it is disheartening.
-It's hard to communicate around this. -It is tricky to talk about.
It makes sense that Ruka is not very assertive.
But Kenny is an experienced 31-year-old.
That's a valid point.
I'd had this idea that he would be more masculine
-and take the lead more often. -Me, too.
Especially since he said he wanted to approach romance openly from day one.
Yeah, that made me think he would be much more assertive.
-Didn't it? -Surprisingly, he's the exact opposite.
It was a lie. He has no motivation.
Or maybe...
we're simply not his type.
But if he's hoping to get married,
then living at the house seems like a waste of time.
If he stays at the house, there's no way he'll find a girlfriend.
If it's not one of us.
-That's what I think. -That's true.
It might be easier if you hold it vertically.
All right.
-We can finally go skateboarding now! -Yep.
Thank you.
-The floor will get dirty. -Oh, sorry.
-Oh, well. -Yeah.
We talked about you guys during our girls' hang today.
But we all agreed that you're exempt from this, Ruka.
-I'm exempt? -Exempt from what?
That you can't help it.
That in this case, your behavior makes sense.
-He can't help what, though? -What does that mean?
Can you explain?
You've said that you're not used to interacting with women.
Although, who knows if that's true?
-But that's how you identified. -Yeah, in the beginning.
Right. So you're kind of exempt from this issue.
We're starting to feel sorry for ourselves
because of how unmotivated you guys seem to be
when it comes to engaging with us.
-Feeling sorry? -Or should I say--
You mean the guys haven't been assertive
-or making any advances, right? -Exactly.
And we all agreed
that it makes us want to give up and not make any further effort.
So would you mind telling Kenny, too?
-Will do. -Okay.
I don't think it should be forced, though, so maybe it's pointless to be saying this.
-I'm glad you said something. -Really?
It's not that we want to criticize the three of you harshly.
I understand.
-It's more that-- -You'd like to hear more from us?
-We'd like to be asked out more. -That's the main message.
What was said about my date with Kaori yesterday?
Tell me what she thought about our Shibamata outing.
She said she had lots of fun, but also that...
she sensed that you're not into her,
and that made her a little sad.
-Say that again? -She felt there's no interest.
-What do you mean? -How much have you relayed?
-I haven't said much. -So, remember how you asked her out
-on the first night? -Yeah.
She wants to know how you feel after remembering what you said that day.
I would definitely wonder about it, too, if a guy told me that when we first met.
Like, if we hung out afterwards, I'd definitely be curious about it.
I'd wonder if you were still into me or what you thought of me.
I'd want to know how you felt about me.
She's wondering if she should expect anything to come of it,
or whether it was a fluke and you're over it.
I get it.
That's what I was starting to explain.
That we're becoming tired because we're doing all the legwork.
Yeah, we've been spending a lot of energy asking you guys out,
and we haven't seen much of a return. Or...
We'd like you to reciprocate.
We know you're shy, but we'd happily agree to go
if you were to ask us out. Even though that might be hard for you.
We'd like to have more of a back-and-forth like that with you guys.
Personally, I feel embarrassed expressing that.
So I haven't said much in the past.
-We'd like-- -We shouldn't have let that happen.
We'd like for there to be more mingling, and not just as a group,
but more one-on-ones are welcomed, too.
-We definitely want to go out more. -Got it.
We're going out on the first, right?
Are you coming?
-I told you I'm free. -Did you?
-I might've been tipsy and forgotten. -I can go.
What was the event, again?
-Kenny's concert. -Oh, yeah, let's go to that.
-Ow! -I'd be happy to.
I'm heading to the bathroom.
I will change my behavior.
-You will? -Yeah.
I'm a little disgusted with myself.
-Don't say that. -That's too harsh!
Really?
I feel gross because I'm too feminine.
I'm turning into the type of person that I hate.
Really?
The older ladies especially give you a free pass because of your age.
They accept that you are very shy.
But I have a hard time believing it, to be completely honest.
-You're very hard on Ruka. -Yes, I think so, too.
But I prefer that over being given some free pass.
-I don't like being othered. -Okay, got it.
Treat me the same way you'd treat Kenny.
-The same as Kenny? -Yeah.
I might go upstairs.
-Yeah? -I think so.
I've been thinking...
-that I'd like to start drawing. -Yeah.
-I'd like to shop for sketching materials. -Okay.
With Kaori.
But I still...
I definitely need to work on this, but...
I have a hard time figuring out what to say.
-I see. -To express that I'd like to draw.
Kaori has also mentioned
that she's barely gotten to spend any time with you.
And that she's not quite sure how to bridge the gap, either.
What's she up to right now?
Kaori?
-She's working on her laptop. -Okay.
I see...
What a great discussion that was.
-Very good. -The ladies are intimidating.
Not at all. That was barely harsh.
-It's likely a common topic among co-eds. -For real?
The kind of conversation that would go on in the girls' bathroom at a party.
Like, "What's the deal with that guy in the middle?"
-"He is the worst." -"After I ordered mentaiko,
why would he order mentaiko dashimaki egg?"
"Totally. Who does that?"
-"Unacceptable." -"Why do we need two mentaiko?"
We all thought that Kenny was a hot commodity and fully in the lead,
-but his position is suddenly at risk. -Out of nowhere.
-All of the sudden. -So abrupt.
-It's a common trap. -And he doesn't even know yet.
Also, I thought Kaori would be over Shohei after hearing about
his work philosophy again, but she's still curious.
I can't imagine what could be so alluring about him after hearing that.
What is it?
They probably have compatible personalities.
It's a common mistake of well-to-do women to fall for an unremarkable guy.
Interesting.
It happens more often than you think.
I thought the women would create more conflict.
Right.
-But they've become closer. -Not what I expected.
But Risako expressed her opinions about the situation,
and Haruka said that she feels the opposite way.
Ultimately, they haven't found common ground.
So they bonded over their shared thoughts on Kenny.
Their disagreement was never actually solved.
One wants things out in the open and the other one doesn't.
She went so far as to say
she's uncomfortable talking about each other's feelings.
-That seems extreme. -It does.
It's ballsy to talk that way about someone who has the opposite opinion.
She has this way of not acknowledging that Risako is there.
She voices her concerns towards Kaori as if Risako isn't listening.
She stages her attack with Kaori as her fortress.
Kaori has to mediate every interaction. She receives a message and passes it on,
-receives the response and passes that on. -It's so much work.
There's a possibility that Ruka could become her source of comfort.
Would Ruka ever be bold enough to make a move?
Every time he approaches someone, it's about wanting to buy something.
Before, he wanted a motorcycle.
Now he wants sketching materials. Does he really want to draw?
He probably needs an excuse to talk to her.
-Otherwise, it's too hard. -He's not equipped.
Because he is shy.
He's still a kid.
We should trash the shyness theory at this point.
He doesn't seem to be shy specifically with women.
It's more that he's generally not very outspoken.
-He wavers in many scenarios. -Assertiveness is not his forte.
He's really comfortable with platonic touch, like this.
He is.
I suppose that still doesn't negate the fact that he's a shy person.
You're not convinced at all.
He has a hard time initiating the contact.
If someone nudges him, he reciprocates comfortably.
But even initiating a hangout to go buy sketching supplies is nerve-racking.
Oh, I see.
Weren't you the same?
Can you assertively ask people out?
You tried over and over,
then eventually you were able to take the lead, right?
-Exactly. -You'd ask people to dinner?
I'm sure he failed many times at first.
-Didn't you overcome those challenges? -I did, with everyone's support.
You were more like Ruka in the beginning, though, weren't you?
Well, yes, I guess so. I must hate him because we're so alike.
-So alike? -Wait.
What's with the laughter from this side?
No one thinks you two are alike.
-The set designer couldn't help himself. -He guffawed.
Along with the set designer, Torichan repeated it with indignation.
Why is that so confusing to you?
I wonder if the other two will become more assertive as well.
-I really hope they get a move on. -The guys should be proactive.
They've been babied this whole time.
That's so true.
Will Kenny be affected?
I don't think he's one to change his ways so easily.
-You're right. -Unless it's something he really wants.
Ruka is so young and impressionable, he's more apt to change.
-Those words caught him like daggers. -He seemed shook.
"I'm becoming the type of person that I hate."
So there's still a possibility that Kenny will be the boring guy again?
He won't change and we'll never know what he wanted to achieve.
I would love for that to happen.
-I'm home. -Welcome home.
-Hope work went well. -Time to relax.
-How was your show? -It turned out great.
But it was at the beach and I'm sunburned now.
-You got a lot of sun? -Excuse me, sir.
There are more important matters at hand.
-What do you mean? -You don't have time
-to be working on your tan right now. -Why?
The ladies said they had a discussion today.
They talked about us.
Okay.
They're tired of always initiating dates.
They say we should be more proactive.
Like, "If that's what you guys want, then I guess that's fine with us."
They didn't say that outright, but...
No matter what we do next, it won't look good for us.
Because say you want to get to know someone better,
so you ask them out to dinner.
But then you don't feel any chemistry.
If you ask them out again after that, they'll say that you're toying with them.
I think they meant they want to be asked out more, whether it's romantic or not.
-Just a normal outing? -Yeah, but we initiate more.
But still...
I worry that that will be misinterpreted.
That's why I haven't been asking people out.
-All three of them are beautiful. -Yeah.
-They really are. -They won't be swayed so easily
by the likes of us.
I think it'll all be fine, we shouldn't worry too much.
I guess so.
What did you say to them, Ruka?
I asked them to not treat me like a younger brother.
-What? -I want them to treat me
as if I were as mature as you are, Kenny.
-You want to be treated equally. -Yeah.
True, the way Risako opened that conversation wasn't great.
-Like, "You're a separate case, Ruka." -Exactly.
-I wouldn't like that either. -I was taken aback.
I disliked the whole conversation after that.
-I get it. -I don't like that.
Is it okay to talk about our conversation, Ruka?
-About what? -Is it a secret?
-No, not at all. -I've been wanting to ask about that.
We just haven't had a chance to talk since.
Kaori is sparking his interest.
-What? -He wants to ask her out.
But he was worried about my feelings.
You wanted to check in with him first to make sure that it's okay.
-I didn't want to ruin our friendship. -That's very kind.
-What else was it? -I want sketching materials.
Oh, that's right.
I very simply...
like her work a lot and would like to start drawing, too.
And I'd like to go shopping for art tools...
-I mean, materials. -Drawing materials.
Right. I want drawing materials.
After everything they've told us...
please, Ruka!
I get it, I know.
Please, go make us look good.
I'm going to hang out with my friend's cats tomorrow.
-I want to go. Maybe I'll tag along. -They're super-- Huh?
-I'll take tons of photos and send them. -What? Score.
-I need to go buy a pair of nail clippers. -Let's do that soon.
-Who is it? -Kaori, could I borrow you?
-Sure. -Okay.
Or did he want to come in? I guess I'll...
-Would you like to come in? -No, could you come out?
Hi.
-Sorry to bother you so late. -No worries.
-I'd like to start drawing. -Okay.
But I don't have tools... Or, what was it...
Sketching materials and...
-Would you like to use mine? -No.
-I'd like to shop for them with you. -I'm down.
-Would you come with me? -Of course.
I don't have my work schedule for next month yet.
-Can we set a date once I have it? -Sure thing.
-Does that sound good? -Yes, I'm free whenever.
Yay.
-Are you gonna get markers, or... -Yes, and...
-I'd like to buy a sketch pad. -Okay.
I need canvases for my next show, so this is perfect timing.
-Let's go together. -I would love to.
Thanks for the invite. Let me know about your schedule.
-I'll be in touch. -Thank you.
-Good night. -Good night.
Hey, welcome back.
-I was burning up. -What do you mean?
My body was burning up.
How'd it go?
We made plans to go together.
Were you nervous?
I'm gross.
-Why? -Why?
I was...
-struggling to get my words out. -Really?
-What do you mean? -Like how?
I started with, "Um..."
Did you sound too formal?
Yeah, and I forgot the word...
-"Materials"? -Yeah, and said "tools" instead.
No worries, you did great.
-Did I? -As long as you got the message across.
I even planned what I would say ahead of time.
-But I still fumbled. -Really?
-But she agreed, right? -Yes.
-Your work is done, then. -You think?
You're good as long as she understood you.
On the most basic level.
I guess so.
I'm imagining Ruka and Kaori's date...
Seems nice.
-Agreed. -Yeah.
Your face is red.
Your face is so red.
-We talked to the guys downstairs earlier. -We said a lot.
I'm not sure they got the message, though.
I think Ruka got it.
That's why he came to ask Kaori out, don't you think?
-Oh! -Well, that's great.
Shohei is the real issue.
-Shohei on the first day was hot. -Agreed.
-He really was. -When he asked you out on the first day.
-Seems like such a long time ago. -Doesn't it?
What's up with him these days?
Good question.
DIVERCITY TOKYO PLAZA ODAIBA, TOKYO
-Let's skate over there. -Yeah.
Here we go.
Go for it.
Where should I start? How much can you skate?
I don't know how to do anything.
Why don't you hop on?
Start out slowly, with a kick.
-Hey, you got it. -Really?
-That's good. -I'm not even moving.
But a lot of beginners can't even do that.
-Really? -Great job.
Whoa.
So, put your foot here.
Grab hold with this hand.
Now try it.
-You're doing great. -Am I?
You're good.
Your turn.
-Whoa. -So close!
-I'm hot. -I'm thirsty. Let's take a break.
So, you asked Kaori out?
-You heard? -Of course.
I was there when you asked her.
I don't think Kaori will take me seriously
since I'm younger than her.
I'm probably like a little brother to her.
I hope I can keep my cool around her.
You're not nervous at all around me.
Just keep the same vibe you have when you're with me.
Then she'll probably interact with you like an equal.
I heard about your date with Haruka.
And I was like, "Ruka did what?"
-What's that about? -I wasn't being myself.
Try your best.
Thanks.
I'm cheering for you.
-Thank you. -Likewise. Shall we skate?
-I'm ready to move. -Let's do it.
SHIBUYA, TOKYO
SALON NUBATAMA
-Hello. -There he is.
-Welcome back. -Thank you. I'm back.
-How was Taiwan? -Taiwan was...
MAYUMI SHINOHARA, 47 OWNER
Did you meet anyone?
There was one person that I dated for a month.
I applied to Terrace House after my breakup with that person.
I see.
I'm hoping to meet someone special.
You were going full speed on the first episode.
I was genuinely curious about her.
It wasn't love at first sight,
but I believe feelings can develop gradually.
I've been taking my time getting to know everyone.
There is this person named Haruka. She's an actress.
She has way more experience as an actor, and she's a very grounded person.
We have very different opinions about work.
But even if our opinions clash,
she'll hear me out and consider my point of view.
Even after we've been debating,
she'll ask me out to golf practice.
She's very straightforward,
and I'm intrigued by that.
Sounds like she has lots of life experience.
The more I get to know her, the more I like her.
So, Haruka is... Haruka in particular is--
You won't stop saying her name.
I'm really curious about her.
You're drawing.
Haruka gave me a photo of her Corvette, so I'm sketching that.
Oh, the Corvette.
It's difficult. I've never drawn a car.
-Welcome back! -I'm home.
-You look different today. -Really?
-I got my makeup done. -Yeah, you did.
-That's what it is. -Yeah.
-It's super cute. -Thank you.
-Hey, I saw this on Instagram. -Yeah!
-Can I have that? -Cars are difficult.
Really? But this looks just like it.
Really? If the owner says so, I'll take it!
-Looks great. -Will you add color?
I will. But the reflections are hard to get right.
When are you guys going shopping?
-You were able to ask her out! -Yes, I was able to ask her out.
-Did you already know? -Yeah.
He was stressing out over how to ask you out.
-I wasn't! -You were, Ruka.
I got my work schedule.
-You did? -Yep.
-I could work around your availability. -Really?
How about Wednesday? The fifth.
-I'm free Wednesday. -All right, it's a date.
Where should we go? Sekaido, maybe?
I want to go where you usually shop.
Either Sekaido or...
Tokyu Hands. It's also close.
I've never been to Sekaido.
-I'm familiar with Tokyu Hands. -You are?
I've been to Tokyu Hands, but never Sekaido.
-Let's do Sekaido, then. -Great.
-Sound fun. -Right?
-I'm excited. -A rare outing for you two.
-That's true. -Yeah.
So cute.
-Torichan can't handle it. -Ruka is so hot.
She's head over heels.
The thing I like the most about Ruka is,
he was getting all this attention at first,
then watched it quickly fade
-and was crushed-- -It was episode six.
Yes. And I thought he would quietly disappear without finding love.
I really wanted to watch him wither away.
But now he's evolved and working on himself.
-Since he's so young... -So hot.
-...he was able to change very abruptly. -Such a quick turn.
He shed his old ways so fast. There's no way he can go back now.
He shed his shell so cleanly.
There's no reconstructing it.
-It was so exciting. -The shell is gone!
He groaned and burst forth.
I think your hand motions are insinuating something else.
Everyone in the house is so happy.
They are.
-What's wrong with that? -It's a good thing!
-Plus, the girls have a camaraderie now. -Yeah, that's good.
Right now, Ruka is being praised for being brave,
but is there anyone else who doesn't believe the hype?
-No. Like who? -It's okay if there isn't.
Well, those of you who are out there, let's chat on social media.
Even as a guy, Ruka is so cute to me.
True, there's no other word to better describe him.
It's so cute, the way he observes his older crush sketching.
-That's undeniably cute. -So cute.
-And his fashion is great. -Is that important?
It is, isn't it?
That scene where Risako, who is close to him in age,
is giving him a pep talk about approaching an older woman...
She's like, "You should go for it. Just talk to her like you talk to me."
-That interaction was sublime. -So adorable.
-That felt like a rom-com. -Spot on.
-Definitely a rom-com moment. -So cute.
Ruka's feelings for Kaori might grow, and she might also try to like him.
-But something makes her hold back. -That's right.
Turns out, Kaori's been involved in a two or three-year affair...
-That's complicated! -...with an older gent, around 41.
-All of a sudden? -That's an enticing story...
-But Risako happens to find out. -She does, huh?
And she's torn over whether she should say something.
One day, Risako confronts Kaori and tells her that she knows.
"What are you going to do about Ruka's feelings?
You should end this affair immediately!"
As she's saying this, Ruka walks in,
and it appears that Risako is attacking Kaori.
Then he gets angry at Risako.
But only the audience knows the truth about what's happening.
So there's still a chance that Ruka will fall for Risako?
-There must be feelings there. -Yes, he actually likes her.
-Oh, my God, I'm torn. -Great story.
Will this show live up to your expectations after all that?
There's no telling what will happen.
At this point, Shohei keeps repeating Haruka's name
-while he's tipsy. -At his favorite bar.
Far from having any hard feelings towards her.
There are so many twists and turns.
Lots of surprises.
The arrows on the relationship map are pointing all over the place.
There's nothing left but to move into action.
Both Kenny and Shohei.
Kenny needs to step up.
Shohei's reply to Kenny's reluctance to ask anyone out was priceless.
Kenny didn't want people to think that he was toying with them.
And Shohei replies, "They're all too beautiful
to take our advances that seriously."
-That was a great line. -It was.
-It was pure truth. -Yes.
HEADED TO THE STUDIO! -KENNY
-I'm home. -Welcome back.
-You're by yourself? -Yeah.
-What are you cooking? -I made soup.
-Can I have some? -Yeah.
Thanks.
It smells so good.
I'll go put my stuff down upstairs.
-I'm home. -Welcome back.
Have you had dinner?
-I cooked today. -For real?
-To repay you for dinner the other day. -Thank you.
-To say thank you. -I'm super excited.
Thank you so much.
Since it's cold out, I made a cream soup.
But the flavor might be a bit thin.
This looks great. Can't wait to try some.
I'm gonna go put my stuff down.
Would you like some bread with it?
-Are you that hungry? -I would love some.
-I bought a loaf, too. -Wow.
-You want some? -Go ahead and eat.
-I'm gonna start before it gets cold. -Thank you.
Hope the flavor isn't too weak.
-I'll let you know in a second. -Okay.
Ooh, it's delicious.
-Is the salt too strong? -Not at all.
It's great.
I'll have some cream stew now.
It's not a stew. It's a soy milk soup.
Officially.
-This is soy milk based? -Yeah.
-Soy milk? -Wow.
-Yeah. -Okay, that's why it tastes lighter.
Thank you for the meal.
-It was delicious. Thank you so much. -Thank you.
I've been so busy lately that I missed...
that great conversation from the other day.
-Where we gave harsh feedback? -We let it all out.
I'm hesitant to ask people out
because I feel like they could misinterpret my advances
-as me having feelings for them. -So what about when I asked you?
-You thought I must have feelings for you? -No, that happened organically.
-Okay. -I think I overthink things.
-And I've been super busy. -I get it.
My schedule is more free in June, so let's hang out.
Let's all go out together.
-Yes, please. -Let's do it.
That makes me nervous.
-Really? Nervous? -For some reason, yeah.
-I'm not sure what to talk about with you. -Really?
Yeah. You make me the most nervous.
It's not that you don't understand him...
Isn't it that you see him as a romantic interest?
-I don't know. -I think so.
Why would you say that?
Isn't that how people work? Am I wrong?
I get nervous when I'm hanging out with someone I like.
-That's a tricky question. -Um...
I'm sorry.
I shouldn't have said that in front of you.
I just think that's what that means.
-Not that I know. -What?
Isn't that the case? I'll stop talking about it.
I'm not quite sure what we're talking about.
-I'm heading to the bathroom. -Okay.
-That was my bad. -Huh?
I'm the one that started that conversation,
but in the end, I felt awkward talking about it.
It was extremely awkward for me.
I'm so sorry.
But doesn't it mean you have feelings for him?
Does it? Well...
-You know I'm interested in him, right? -Of course.
So that is why... I get nervous around him.
-Yeah. -But I didn't want you to say that.
-You didn't want me to say that? -Well, yeah, I mean... it's too soon.
I see.
-I'm so sorry. -Okay...
I don't understand other people's emotions.
How interested in him are you?
Well, I don't know, like...
You always say you don't know,
but based on your expressions a little while ago,
it's apparent to me that you like him.
-Well, I might like him, then. -I think so.
I think you like him.
-Can I go talk to him? -Who?
-Kenny. -Of course.
I don't know. It might be awkward.
-Why? -I don't know... I just...
He might be thinking I'm really into him now.
He probably is.
-Did you hate it that much? -Yeah, I really did.
Well, if I didn't want
someone talking about my feelings in that way, then--
People don't usually blurt these things out.
I wouldn't even imagine talking about your feelings in that way.
If I knew you liked him, I would never announce it...
like that.
Just because I knew, I wouldn't step in and talk for someone else.
That's just me.
-Just you. -That's just me.
I'm gonna go talk to him.
-Yeah? -Can I come in?
Yep.
-It feels like my first time in here. -For real?
I guess this is my second time.
-Um... -What's up?
So, I...
Huh?
What happened?