- No wonder they always dump you. - I'm never gonna take you with me again.
Japanese confectionery shop owner Kururi Takuzo
- As if I't go to such a place--- - Taku-chan.
Why?
What, why?
Reiko-san!
Reiko-san.
Been a while.
Even if I say so myself, this is an astonishing story.
3 times divorced, single, 55 years old.
And yet here I am still waiting for this one
fated encounter at a Tokyo street corner.
How many times have I fallen in love?
Tokyo Sentimental
Taku-san, it's Reiko-san.
Shibata Koukichi neighborhood barbershop owner
I know that.
Where are you going?
- I'm busy. What did you say?
Taku-chan?
Sudo Akane, part-timer at Kururiya
Who is she?
- His second wife. - Huh?
Yeah?
Reiko?
Why all of a sudden?!
Reiko-san, how many years has it been?
Hmmn? Many, right?
What business could his estranged wife have with Taku-san?
Nothing special, I just passed by on a whim.
- Just passed by on a whim?! - Yeah.
- What? - Nah, I don't know . . .
What should I do now?!
I've gotta go back out . . .
But . . .
Takuzo-san?
Yes?
You don't know me?
Ahem well . . .
I'm Akemi.
Akemi?
Akemi-chan?
Don't tell me . . . Nippori Heaven's Akemi-chan?!
Yes. I'm Akemi from Nippori Heaven.
Nippori Hostess Akemi
- Thank you for your patronage. - Please.
No way! You look totally different.
Cheers.
Taku-chan, you're so cute when you drink.
Nah, you're cuter than cute how are you making such a cute face. . .
So this is how she looks outside of work.
Are you disappointed?
No, not at all.
On the contrary! An old guy like me prefers this . . .
I am very grateful to hear this.
What are you doing?
No need to come out. Don't come.
- She's waiting. - Who?
Your ex-wife.
Why?
This idiot, Shibata . . .
So what will you do?
- What ex-wife? Who? - What?!
What ex-wife? Why are you spouting such nonsense?
Come up with something for me, okay?
- Why do I have to . . . - I'm begging you.
I'm begging you, please!
Is everything okay?
Of course, everything fine.
So,
why did you come today?
- An urgent matter came up. - What?
- See you. - Where are you going?
- Oshiage. - Oshiage?! What for?
TN: Oshiage, Station in Sumida, Tokyo. Skytree area.
Don't ask such dumb questions.
- Oh, he ran away. - Wait!
Who?
She's young! And cute!
This guy hasn't changed at all, huh?
Is he in puberty?!
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Oshiage Love
Going on an date with you outside the club is like a dream come true.
Yes. I'm happy, too.
The normal Akemi-chan
has such a neat and pristine aura to her . . .
The difference to the host bar is too incredible.
Where are we going?
I know a very nice café around here. Let's go there.
- That sounds good. - This way.
Higashi Mukojima Café
Excuse me, here is your no-bake cheesecake with raspberry sauce.
Ah, this looks so good.
- Have some. - Yes. Thank you.
This no-bake cheesecake was voted among the top 3 sweets in Sumida ward.
Amazing!
It just melts in your mouth.
When will your mother come?
Next weekend.
And you said she wants you to show her around in Shitamachi?
I wanted to check it out first, in preparation.
Since you said you know it well,
I thought maybe you could recommend some places to me.
Then it was good that we chose Oshiage.
- Oh, really? - Yes, because
You can enjoy the charms of downtown Shitamachi and there's also the Skytree.
As expected from you, Takuzo-san.
Nah . . .
Who could have guessed that my love for Shitamachi would come handy like this one day
Kaimeido Tenjin. It's famous for the Fuji festival.
Somehow, this is nice.
Idly spending some time with a man like this.
What?
Must be the first time since I came to Tokyo.
You must be kidding!
I'm glad that you're the first.
Huh? What?!
Does this mean she doesn't see me as a customer,
but as a man?!
Takuzo-san, let's pay the shrine a visit.
No, no, I mustn't.
It's still too early for such thoughts.
This place must be so pretty when the wisteria are in bloom.
Yeah...So you like flowers?
I go to a floral design school during the day.
What? So you're going to school?
Yes. It was forever my dream to study floral design.
Even though it is embarrassing.
No. There's nothing to be embarrassed about.
It's a wonderful dream.
I've never talked about this with another customer.
You're working hard, right?
I would never have imagined after seeing you in the bar.
I'm forcing myself in that bar.
But when I think it's all for the school fees,
I get into a character and try to match the situation.
What? You're paying for the tuition by yourself?
I cannot trouble my mother with it.
How is she so pure and brave?
Makes me want to support her.
Who cares about the age gap, I am . . .
What's wrong?
No...Nothing.
Sorry for talking too much.
No, not at all.
It would be nice if you would be pleased with my normal self, too.
Should we go to the next location?
S...so cute!
I'm pleased already.
No, I've already completely fallen for you.
Are you okay?
Kisoba Chouhei
This looks so good.
- Terajima Seiro. - Terajima?
TN: Seiro means soba served on a wickerwork tray (with a wooden frame holder)
This eggplant is called Terajima eggplant.
It's been grown in this area since the Edo period.
In the past this area here was called Terajima.
- Aha . . . - It has a strong flavor
Its skin is a little thick so it's suited for tempura.
The sweetness and texture are the best.
I'm sure your mother will be delighted, too.
That's true.
But...I wonder about that.
What? No good?
- Then should we go to another restaurant.? - No, it's not about the restaurant and such.
To be honest, my mother is against it.
Against what?
Me being in Tokyo.
To be honest, my father left the family.
I see.
Besides, I'm an only child so she wants me near her even more.
She's really overbearing.
I think she wants to persuade me to come back.
What?
She probably wishes for me to get married quickly once I'm back in the countryside.
That's how it is?!
Oh, sorry for the glum talk.
No, don't.
Tokyo Skytree
So pretty!
Amazing, right?
This is my first time seeing such a view.
The night view of Tokyo from 350m.
Moving.
I never before thought that Tokyo was so beautiful.
I'll hang in there.
In this big city.
What do you think?
Do you wish to go back to the countryside?
Not yet, I want to stay in Tokyo.
I hope it becomes true.
What?
Your dream.
Yes.
It's really pretty.
Amazing, right?
Ah, right!
If I had such a person in Tokyo,
my mother would probably give up.
Such a person?
Like a boyfriend.
A boyfriend?
If you were my boyfriend,
my mom would be so surprised.
Boyfriend?! Me!?
Me who's old enough to be her father, her boyfriend?!
No, is it possible? It's possible...
They say young girls nowadays like older men . . .
- This is possible. . . - What's wrong?
'Cause you started talking about a boyfriend.
I didn't have a father from when I was small,
How should I put this...like afterwards I kept chasing his shadow.
I feel more at ease when I'm with somebody who's older.
It's possible . . . this is definitely
Possible...Possible...Possible...Possible.
POSSIBLE!!
I had fun today.
It felt fresh because I only knew you from the bar.
I had a good time today, too.
See you again.
See you.
Wonderful
She never even saw me off like this at the hostess bar.
So that's why you want to help her now?
Isn't there a way to persuade her mother . . .
Araki, owner of a soba shop
If you were her boyfriend, wouldn't her mother agree?
What?
She wouldn't insist on bringing her back to the countryside if it means tearing her away from her lover, would she?
Me as her boyfriend . . .
Wait...I can't just suddenly go out with her like this.
Nah, well nobody said you should officially go out with her.
What does this mean?
Only in front of her mom,
you could just pretend to be her boyfriend.
Playing her boyfriend? Would this work though?
I wonder . . .
But then sometimes a pretend boyfriend becomes a real boyfriend, too . . .
Oh, you mean the substitute becomes the protagonist . . .
But...please keep in mind that it might also not happen.
No, no. Let's do this. It'll be alright.
Hey, Araki. You're really a guy to rely on.
Have a drink.
What a surprise. I didn't think you would come.
Seeing you like this now is rather uncomfortable though.
I'm kinda embarrassed, too.
I came because I wanted to talk to you.
Talk?
Well, Akane-chan I'm leaving the store to you.
Okay. Where are you going today?
- Oshiage. - Oshiage?
Didn't you go there last time?
Last time was for practice. Today's the real deal.
Huh?
Bye.
Takuzo-san, sorry we're late.
Mother, let's go.
Her mother is young.
I'm sorry.
This is my mother.
In this Spice Cafe,
one can have South Indian curry. It's a popular place.
South Indian curry is smooth and sticks well with the rice.
And . . .
Since plenty of vegetables and beans are used it's very easy on the stomach.
Please try some.
Takuzo-san, how old are you?
It's a little hard to say,
I'm...ty five.
What?
I'm 55.
I turn 56 this year.
You're older than me.
I thought so . . .
- I'm going to the toilet. - Hey.
Akemi-chan!
Please excuse my wayward daughter.
Here.
Thank you.
It's impossible after all.
I'm sorry for causing you trouble.
No, not at all.
Thank you very much.
For going along with my daughter's lies.
What?
I'm her mother, I saw through it instantly.
She'll tell me to go back to the countryside and get married soon.
She made you date her by saying this, right?
I'm sorry.
But thanks to this I now know how my daughter feels.
Kids don't grow up as their parents wish, right?
But . . .
Akemi-chan . . .
is working hard to achieve her dream.
Can't you let her stay here in Tokyo a little longer?
Takuzo-san?
Yes?
Can you become her Toyko father?
Tokyo father?
It's a shameless request, but please agree.
Father?
Father?!
Of course.
Please lift your head.
I'm sorry.
Takuzo-san is a wonderful person.
What?
I'm relieved.
Let's eat.
- The weather is so nice. - Yeah.
Tokyo father, huh?
Well, of course . . .
Takuzo-san, where should we go next?
How about going up the Skytree?
Here's where I'm out.
Huh?
She came all the way, take your time to talk to your mother.
Let your daughter show you around in Shitamachi.
Yes. Thank you for everything today.
No, thank you.
Come on.
Takuzo-san, see you.
Yeah.
Do your best, Akemi-chan.
If you do your best you'll love Tokyo more and more.
I'm sure . . .
- Thank you. - Thank you.
- Please come again soon. - Yes.
- I'm back. - Welcome back. You're early today.
Yeah.
- Akane-chan. - Yes?
- I want to ask you something. - Yes, what is it?
What's your age limit for a romantic interest?
30 I guess.
So low.
That's why? Then assume I said 35.
Doesn't change a thing. So low.
Let's be realistic.
Low!
- Height is low, too. - Badmouthing now?
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- Welcome. - Hello.
Is Takuzo-san here?
A customer for you.
What's with your lifeless voice?
You're draining my energy, too.
Hello.
- Akemi-chan! - There's your energy.
Thank you for yesterday.
No need.
How did it go afterwards? What did you talk about with your mother?
My mother liked you very much.
Really?! Anything else?
Would you meet her again?
Of course.
I'm glad.
I think it's such a good match,
You and my mother.
What?
If you ended up going out with my mother,
wouldn't that be wonderful?
Me...and your mother?!
Besides, my mother also said you're great.
If I gently let her know . . .
Wait a moment, let me bring you some tea.
Wait a moment.
I totally support you.
Don't mind.
- Takuzo-san, what do you think? - Yeah.
- My mother is 50 now, I think it's just perfect. - It's just perfect . . .