-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.
Shochan will be absent this week and next,
-because he's off filming a movie. -He's working hard.
Let's hold down the fort while he's gone.
-We'll do our best. -As for last week's episode,
we started with Peppe and Emika's date at the beach.
-Oh, yeah! -They both looked so happy.
That was the best.
-I loved that. -What a lovely day.
Have you gone out with anyone else since arriving at Terrace House?
No, this is my first outing.
-Yay, I took the first. -What are you talking about?
I'm glad you like beaches.
I don't wanna go home.
She even said, "I don't wanna go home."
She was so genuinely happy that she didn't want to leave.
She was even celebrating being his first date.
-What a great exchange. -Great line.
-How'd she become a master of flirtation? -Who knows?
Peppe, let's check out that café soon.
-What? -That café.
-The café! -Yeah.
Is Haruka into Peppe?
It is her M.O. to butt into a love connection that's in progress.
-Then, we saw Shohei leave the house. -It occurred to me that perhaps
I haven't been paying enough attention to details,
so I re-watched some past episodes and did some research on YouTube.
You can learn a lot from a YouTube channel.
That's how I realized how vital Shohei's presence had been.
-Now that he's gone, it speaks volumes. -How so?
We've heard Kaori and Haruka mention many times how Shohei is a great listener.
Without Shohei, no one is able to conduct a constructive conversation.
-Interesting... -Shohei had valuable life experience.
Albeit, those conversations were extremely boring.
-The things they discussed? -The topics they discussed were...
mind-numbingly boring, so they didn't air.
But he was doing his part as a mediator.
-Interesting. -I had no idea.
We never saw just how much work Shohei was doing
-to maintain civility in the house. -Sorry, Shohei...
-Thank you so much, Shohei. -We appreciate you.
-You've been a great help. -He helped many people.
-He was the mood-setter of the house. -Exactly.
He was managing the mood of the house in ways we couldn't see.
Sorry we didn't notice.
Those chats just weren't interesting enough to air.
-They were that boring? -Yes.
-And then? -Then we met Ryo Tawatari.
-We welcomed a new housemate. -A pro basketball player!
I graduated in... I studied abroad in America for a bit.
I studied over there for five years after graduating high school.
I would love to work overseas since I can speak English.
-That's my future dream. -Really? Cool.
Before that, I'd like to represent Japan in basketball.
Right now, that's my biggest goal.
He wants to play in the Tokyo Olympics.
From what we can tell so far, Ryo is also
-a pretty good conversationalist. -He's great.
He's at ease socially and knows how to entertain others.
His first date was a walk to a convenience store.
-That was great to see. -I like how proactive he is.
-He seems easy to talk to. -I've been waiting for more action.
-I'm glad he's seizing the moment. -Indeed.
At the end of the last episode,
Emika invited Ryo on a date to see a baseball game.
That's right.
-Would you like to go? -Yes.
Okay, let's do it.
-Are you sure it's okay? -Of course.
Peppe's expression was cloudy as he watched that exchange.
That's right.
We seem to have a love triangle between Peppe, Emika, and Ryo.
-Both of the guys? -Haruka is butting in, too.
-Haruka is also after Peppe. -That's right.
And Kaori will continue to try to portray herself
-as the reluctant peacemaker. -Leave her alone.
She's always on the sidelines watching. She's the Watcher.
-"The Watcher"? -"The Watcher"?
The person always watching, AKA the Watcher?
She's assumed the role of the Watcher.
I see. She's perfecting the art of watching.
-This looks delicious! -Ramen two days in a row.
-Bon appétit. -Bon appétit.
-Whoa, it's so hot! -Of course it is.
We should start cooking real meals again starting tomorrow.
What did you chat about on your stroll to the store?
He mentioned he wanted to go see a baseball game.
So I told him Emika was planning to go.
-You're going tomorrow, right? -Yep.
-I'm home. -Welcome home.
-Were you two out together?
-We met up at the door. -No, we were on a date.
-Welcome home. You were on a date? -Yep.
-You were drawing today? -And a photoshoot.
HEADING TO WORK -RUKA OFF TO PRACTICE -RYO
MORNING SHOOT, THEN MANGA -PEPPE
-Really? Was it a long day? -Doing both in one day is too much.
-I'll do it all again tomorrow. -Really?
I'll stop modeling come September.
I can't handle both. I quit.
I'm heading to the bath.
Okay.
Hey, everyone.
-Hey. -Welcome home.
Welcome home.
Wait, who are you?
-I'm the new housemate. -Oh, yeah!
You looked more like a pro basketball player yesterday.
-I'll go put my stuff down. -It that a cushion?
Oh, he brought his pillow from home.
-She's back. -Hey, how's it going?
How long was your practice today?
Today? I started with solo training,
then I had two hours of team practice in the afternoon.
Then I took a nap and went back to practice from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Do you have a game coming up?
-I wanna go. -An upcoming game...
Let me think.
I think there's one in two or three weeks.
-We should all go together. -I'd love to.
We'll all chant, "You look so hot right now!"
-We'd cheer and scream. -You'd do that for me?
I'm gonna go make a phone call.
You're up at 7:30 a.m. tomorrow?
-No, I can sleep in tomorrow. -Good.
Our coach changed the schedule to give us more time to rest.
-Got it. -Was anyone planning to use the playroom?
-Nope. -Can I use it?
Yeah. What do you have planned?
-I was gonna watch TV. Is that cool? -Yeah, go for it.
-It's all yours. -Well, then, excuse me.
Have fun.
Haruka, what are you up to tomorrow?
I just have a lunch scheduled with a friend.
-And you? More manga? -Yeah, but first I have a photoshoot.
Then I'll work on my manga.
He left.
-Ryo is gone? -Yeah, he left.
You missed him.
He's in the playroom.
The playroom?
I need to talk to him about the game.
When are you going?
-Tomorrow. -Got it.
Yeah, I've got two tickets to tomorrow's game.
Who's playing?
The Yomiuri, um...
Giants versus Yokohama.
I see.
He might be asleep...
Huh?
-Yes? -Is this a good time?
Sure.
-About tomorrow... -Right.
Yes, about tomorrow.
What time are you free tomorrow?
Tomorrow, practice is...
I'm free from around 4:30 p.m.
So you can make it to the game at 6:00 p.m.?
Yes, no problem.
Also...
do you have to be up early the next day? Do you have plans for later that evening?
No, I'm free in the evening.
Would you like to have dinner or tea afterwards?
-Let's have dinner. Sure thing. -Shall we?
Do you already have a place in mind? Could I choose one?
-A restaurant? -Have you chosen a place?
-Well... -Is there somewhere you'd like to go?
-Not really. -Then I'll find a spot.
-I can leave that to you? -I'd be happy to find a place.
-Sorry to dump that on you. -Not at all.
-You'll go by train, right? -Yeah.
-I'll probably drive. -For real?
Yeah.
-So we'll drive back home. -You can drink as much as you want.
-Really? -Of course, I got you.
-Yay. -Since I don't drink.
-Thanks for inviting me. -Also...
can you add me on LINE?
Did you get my friend request?
-I got it. -Great.
-I'm looking forward to it. -Likewise.
I'll bring my team jersey, too.
We'll see who can cheer louder.
-Who can cheer louder? -Yeah.
-Thanks for stopping by. -Okay.
KAORI WATANABE, 29 ILLUSTRATOR
RUKA NISHINOIRI, 20 PART-TIME RETAIL EMPLOYEE
HARUKA OKUYAMA, 24 ACTRESS
GIUSEPPE DURATO, 26 MANGA ARTIST
EMIKA MIZUKOSHI, 21 J. F. OBERLIN UNIVERSITY SENIOR
RYO TAWATARI, 26 PRO BASKETBALL PLAYER
-Morning. -Hey, morning.
-What's for breakfast? -Are you about to cook, too?
Yeah, I'm about to make something.
Do you usually cook breakfast?
Yeah, I do.
What are you making?
Probably a bunch of things that you aren't used to eating.
Are you about to shoot raw eggs
just like Rocky does?
I'll crack them right over my mouth.
-Who left dishes like this after ramen? -It's bad, isn't it?
I can't believe it. Who does this?
-Yeah, I agree. -Look at this.
It's a bit...
This is appalling.
I've lost my motivation to cook.
This house is gross.
-Has it been like this since you moved in? -Yeah.
That's insane.
But I haven't had the heart to say anything.
-Because you moved in later? -Yeah. I don't want to be overbearing.
So I'm glad that you're here, and that you're vocal about it.
-Yeah. -Finally, someone's pointed it out.
When does game season start for you?
-When does it start? -Yeah.
The season begins October 6th, I believe.
Okay, the sixth.
But three weeks from now, there'll be pre-season games.
-Pre-season games? -Exactly.
So your season is identical to the NBA's.
-The timing is the same. -That's right.
You want good results this year
so that you might find work overseas next year, right?
-Yeah-- -You want to play in foreign leagues?
-First, I'd need to make the Olympic team. -I see.
Does it look like you'll make it?
-Representing Japan? -Yeah, in the Olympics.
Will I make it?
I really need to step up my game for that to happen.
-You have some hurdles to clear? -Yeah.
I really hope you make it to the Olympics.
I would love that.
-Good morning. -Morning.
-You have your glasses on. -Yep.
-Is it so that you can see Ryo properly? -Of course.
Be quiet. Why would you embarrass me like that?
-I didn't mean to. I'm sorry. -This all seems very forced.
I guess I'll be on my way.
-It's time? -You have to go?
I should head out, yeah.
-Have fun at the game. -Thank you.
-Have fun at the baseball game. -Thank you.
AT WORK -RUKA AT PRACTICE -RYO
-I'm off. -Have a great day.
MORNING SHOOT, THEN MANGA -PEPPE
Will you have practice every single day?
Just about every day.
I have a practice retreat in Odawara next week, too.
-A retreat? -Yeah.
How long will that be for?
-Nine days. -You'll be gone for nine days?
No way.
In that case, this baseball game came at a great time.
Honestly, I'm super excited for it.
I was thinking I'd have to go alone.
-Really? -Yeah.
I'm a fun person to watch games with.
Oh, yeah?
I get hyper at live games.
I hope I don't annoy you.
What time are you heading out?
I need to go right now. As soon as I brush my teeth.
I can take care of that.
It's okay. I got it.
There tends to be a mountain of dishes from time to time.
Huh.
-You say that like this is nothing. -There are times when
the mountain is even bigger.
I'm off this weekend, so I was thinking
I might tackle some deep cleaning.
Has it been like this since you arrived?
Yeah.
-I'll see you tonight. -I'm really looking forward to it.
-I'll make sure to pick up our tickets. -Thank you.
-See you soon. -Okay.
-Have a great practice. -Thank you.
TAKIGASHIRA HALL ISOGO, KANAGAWA
RYO TAWATARI, 26 PRO BASKETBALL PLAYER
2015: GRADUATED OHLONE COLLEGE 2017: GRADUATED DOMINICAN UNIVERSITY OF CA
2017: JOINED PRO BASKETBALL B.LEAGUE TEAM YOKOHAMA B-CORSAIRS
PLAYED ON JAPANESE NATIONAL TEAM IN U-16, U-18, & U-24
SINGLE FOR TWO YEARS
You commuted from Tokyo today?
I did. I'm not familiar with
the roads on my commute yet. Or what morning traffic is like.
SHUSUKE IKUHARA, 25 POINT GUARD
-You were late. -I was making breakfast,
and there was also a beautiful lady there, so I got carried away.
HUNTER CORT, 20 POINT GUARD
-That's your excuse? -Breakfast took longer than usual.
I have a date today. A baseball game.
For real? Already?
-That was fast. -Where are you headed?
-The Dome. -Tokyo Dome?
It's a game between the Giants and the BayStars.
-Impressive. -You take charge like a true point guard.
You waste no time. So quick.
Is she your type?
-I don't know what Ryo's type is. -That's probably because--
-I don't think I have a type. -I've yet to meet any of your girlfriends.
I don't think I have a specific type.
SUIDOBASHI, TOKYO
Hey!
Good to see you. You made it.
Sorry, I got too excited and lost track of time.
-Which way is it? -Look who was tardy! It's this way.
Sorry. Let's grab our seats.
-I feel really bad. -Let's go.
You brought your team jersey, too.
Although I'm not really a dedicated fan.
Whatever. I found this lying around the house.
This shirt was a freebie from some campaign, right?
Yeah, someone was passing them out.
I didn't have the guts to wear it on the way here.
-I don't represent that hard. -I didn't wear it, either.
So, I got reservations at a jingisukan restaurant.
I read that they're the best in Tokyo.
What if they don't live up to the hype?
I promise it'll be delicious.
I have a good feeling about it.
The place is packed.
JINGISUKAN KIRISHIMA
-I heard it's good for the health. -Jingisukan is?
Yeah. Lamb is good for...
-For, uh-- -It's meat from sheep, right?
-It makes your skin beautiful. -I'm eating a ton tonight.
-My skin could use some love right now. -Okay.
I thought it'd be a great spot to enjoy with a date.
Don't you think we'll leave smelling smoky?
-Won't we smell? -A shower can fix that.
-That's all. Take a shower. -A simple solution.
-Got it. -Yep.
I didn't think we'd be able to hang out so quickly.
-I'd love to hang out again. -It was great timing.
For real. Thanks for inviting me.
Is there anyone in the house that you're drawn to?
That I'm drawn to? Well, of course Ruka...
has a cute look.
And Peppe...
he looks cool no matter what he's doing.
He's a charmer.
But I don't know if that's enough to spark a romance.
You can't tell yet?
It's too soon to say.
How about you?
I tend to be talkative,
so I'd like someone who's fun to chat and hang out with.
Also, someone I can respect.
It'd be great if being with that person
could help me learn things.
I get that.
So...
have you mostly dated older people in the past?
I've had some older partners.
But some people are young
and wise beyond their age.
-And some older people can-- -Older people can be
-quite immature as well. -Yeah.
I don't think maturity has that much to do with age.
It depends on the person.
Have you wanted to study abroad for a while?
It's been on my mind a lot lately.
I have to consider when is best to begin job-searching.
-Oh, yeah. -I need to figure out my priorities.
If I studied abroad,
I wouldn't be able to take the TOEICs that often,
so I'm currently wandering like a blind sheep.
That's a pun, because we're having lamb.
Nice one.
One thing I've learned from playing basketball
is that your environment can have a big impact on things,
but honestly, success boils down to how much effort you put in.
I think I'm too easy on myself.
-Well, I think-- -I need someone to shake me out of my rut.
-I'd be happy to. I won't hold back. -I need a strict coach.
-Are you ready to go? -Yeah, whenever you are.
Give me a sec. I need to use the bathroom.
-I don't need a receipt. Thank you. -Thank you.
-Let's go! -What about the bill?
Took care of it, as my fine for being late.
-Thanks for the meal. -Don't mention it.
Let's do this again sometime.
-To make up for not seeing the whole game? -Exactly.
-Thank you for dining with us! -Thank you.
It's cool. We're safe.
-Hey. -Hi.
-Welcome home. -Hey!
I'm in the middle of teaching Ruka how to play...
-Who's winning? -...Super Smash Bros.
-He's learning. -Pardon me.
Ryo, do you want to play?
Can I join after I have a shower?
-Yeah, of course. -I picked up the towels in the bathroom.
Did you?
-Sorry to make you do that. -Not at all.
-Did you have fun? -Yeah, it was great.
Ryo doesn't drink,
so I was worried that it would be awkward if I drank alone.
-But it was tons of fun. -You enjoyed your drinks? Great.
He was late, so he bought me beer to make up for it.
He was late?
-He's very sporty. -Totally.
I think I tend to be drawn to athletic types.
Really? I see.
He's the opposite of Ruka.
-That's so true. -Shohei wasn't very athletic, either.
Ryo is really easy to talk to.
What did the two of you talk about?
We covered a lot of topics, actually.
-She's easy to talk to. -Is she?
Yeah, Emika is a good conversationalist.
Yeah, she's easygoing.
She is very easygoing.
What do you think of her?
-Emika? -You can be honest.
-It's fun to be around her. -She is fun.
-Isn't she? -Yes, I agree.
Right?
Great chemistry.
It's scary to see how dirty the house actually is.
It's insane how that broom was left lying there.
I would hate that!
I'd be revolted if I was told that the bathroom had been cleaned,
-and then walked into it in that state. -I'd have no words.
I can't believe they've been living like that.
Right?
Ryo is a person who's striving for the Olympics.
His surroundings could affect his performance.
It's important to have a steady routine, like with breakfast.
Little things like this could pile up and cause a lot of stress.
I hope it doesn't push him to the edge.
What surprises me most is that
the women here know that their daily habits
are visible to the people they potentially want romance with.
But they don't think about how it would appear
to leave a mountain of dishes full of ramen till the next morning.
Wouldn't they want to save face?
-Why wouldn't they wash them? -Isn't it womanly to be tidier?
A person who sees those dishes would think,
"Wow, they really don't care what I think of them."
-They could've tossed out the noodles. -At the very least!
-And maybe soak the dishes for later. -Yeah.
Just when we thought we'd seen the extent of how messy humans can be,
Emika then revealed to us that,
"Sometimes, it's even messier than this."
And Ryo empathized with her.
She said that as if she, too, was judging the degree of messiness,
as if to say, "Those girls are untidy."
But she'd eaten ramen with them the night before.
Emika, is that not your bowl sitting there in the sink?
I thought Kaori and Haruka were tidier by nature.
Turns out those two couldn't care less.
-Since this had been the norm for them. -Someone needs to teach Ruka.
Right. When Ruka says he's cleaned,
we now know what he means. The mop was left lying on the floor.
But Ruka is teachable.
You can tell him, "Moving objects around doesn't count as cleaning."
-"You have to throw out the garbage." -Yes, deal with the garbage,
and wipe down the tub with a cleaner.
If you showed him how to clean, he'd do it.
Then he'd say, "You taught me good. Ruka can clean now."
You make him sound like a demon baby.
-He's a cute and cuddly demon baby. -So cute.
-He's a handsome demon. -Handsome demon?
Ryo and Emika seemed to be having a great time over jingisukan.
Ryo is a great guy.
-He expresses gratitude very easily. -He's awesome.
He's an outstanding person.
-The way he picked up the tab-- -With the excuse of going to the bathroom!
That was a graceful way to exit.
When she asked about the bill, he said it was his fine for being late.
To avoid making her feel bad about being treated.
-Then he asked her out again. -His actions are mature.
-He's very grounded. -He's graceful in social interactions.
When discussing her future plans,
she called herself a lost sheep, because they were having lamb.
If you have time to brush up on your jokes, go scrub those dishes instead.
Those types of cheeky jokes go well with her flirtatious character.
She is a master of lip service.
An expert of lip service.
She does give off an escort vibe.
-Yeah. -I love that about her.
It's the kind of wordplay you'd hear from a bar matron.
"I'm wandering like a blind sheep."
-So true. -"Because lamb."
-That felt beyond her years. -Right?
No one's home yet?
HAVING DINNER WITH MY FAMILY -RYO
-Emika is here. -I think Kaori is upstairs, too.
None of the guys are home yet.
I haven't seen them either.
I was on the train with Kaori today, and we were saying,
"We have a new guest in the house. Perhaps we should clean the place."
That's weird. I've already been around...
What's so different now?
We know Ryo is much pickier about it than us.
-We're trying to-- -Oh, no, I forgot to take out my laundry.
-Since when? Yesterday? -Yeah, yesterday.
But it was set to dry, too.
-Then it should be fine. -You think?
I'm worried. I should go check.
I'm planning on playing Pokémon GO with Peppe tomorrow.
What exactly does that mean?
We'll go catch Pokémon at different locations.
I thought it'd be more fun to do something together rather than sit at a cafe.
-That's true. -There'd be more to chat about.
-Were they okay? -Mmm, not really.
Your clothes are ruined?
I need to remember to take them out immediately.
I'm heading upstairs.
I'm home.
-Welcome home. -Welcome home.
Hey.
What were you up to today?
-Today? -Yeah.
-Just working. -Working? Okay.
-Yeah. -What about tomorrow?
I do have work to do, but...
Let's see...
We had plans, right?
Do you want to go Pokémon-hunting with me?
-That's what you decided on? -Yeah.
-Sure, let's play Pokémon GO tomorrow. -Okay.
Like at a river?
A river or wherever you want to go.
-Let me think about it. -Yeah, let's find a place.
NAKAMEGURO, TOKYO
Morning, Peppe.
-Ciao! -Ciao.
-You're not carrying anything? -Have you found any Poké Balls?
I just checked. There are a lot of them.
There are?
Look, it's Squirtle again.
I think I caught him earlier. Or did I?
Whoa, I've never played that move.
Throwing curveballs is complicated.
-Look! So cute. -It's Piplup.
I love him.
I've caught quite a few of those.
-Thanks for holding those. -No problem.
-What flavor is that? -Do you want to try it?
-It's good. -Yours is sweeter.
Really? I like fruity flavors.
-Shall I catch it? Not yet. -Did you get it?
Are you hungry?
A little. I ate a bagel earlier. Are you hungry?
Not yet, but should we grab lunch later?
Yeah. Where should we go?
-Are you down for Italian? -Sure.
-Do you know a good spot? -I do, in fact.
-You do? -Of course.
hikicafe SHIBUYA, TOKYO
-How are things? -What do you mean?
-Like, is there anyone I get along with? -Do you have a crush yet?
Do I have a crush?
They're all hot, starting with Peppe...
SANA SUZUKI, 22 - KANAMI MOTOHASHI, 21 UNIVERSITY SENIORS
-They're all hot? Unreachable? -They feel unreachable. Too handsome.
When did you go to the beach?
Last week or the week before.
-We went to Zushi. -So pretty recently?
Yeah. We visited Zushi Beach.
That's a classic date spot.
-That sounds great. -It was tons of fun.
-That's your kind of date. -He's hot no matter what he's doing.
No, for real. He has great looks.
-I want to see him! -He's actually hot in person.
-This guy. Do you get it? -Whoa, he's super hot.
-No way. -He's Italian.
-I could tell. -Right?
He's totally your type.
He's older but still lots of fun to hang out with.
-He's her kind of guy, right? -Totally.
I like a person who'll participate in activities with me.
Whoa, you're so right.
-What does it mean? -This is the spot.
Here we are.
TRATTORIA QUATTRO RAGAZZI NAKAMEGURO, TOKYO
"Quattro ragazzi" means "four little boys."
-Four young boys. -Four of them?
Yeah, four buddies.
Great atmosphere.
-What? -No, nothing.
It's just, it's our first outing together.
That's true. But we hung out on the roof that time.
-We did, you're right. -Yeah.
Has life been busy lately?
-Yes, so busy. -I've noticed.
But if I finish four pages of rough drafts per day,
then I have time to hang out in the evenings.
Also, in September, I'll be hiring two assistants.
Really? How official!
So I'll have a little less work to do.
-They can finish the backgrounds for me. -And take that off your plate. Got it.
Will you be paying them out of pocket?
-Yeah, it's on me to pay them. -Wow.
-I have a lot going on. -What's your latest chapter about?
The main character will finally go on a first date with his crush.
-It's their first time out together. -I see.
-You haven't read my manga yet? -No, I haven't.
Everyone's read it except me.
-Ryo hasn't seen it, either. -Then I'll read it when he does.
I've always been a Pokémon fan.
But Kaori...
and Ruka and Shohei weren't interested in it.
They don't care for Pokémon.
I didn't have anyone to share my enthusiasm with...
-That's when I appeared. -...so I'm glad you're here.
It made me happy when you reacted
as I was playing Pokémon on my Nintendo DS.
-No one else has ever cared. -That's great.
We have a similar energy.
I like that about us.
-Will you come to see my drag race? -I would love to.
It's this Saturday, the 31st.
-Where? -Motegi.
-It's a bit far. -Motegi. Wow.
At Twin Ring Motegi. I'd love to have you if you have time.
Got it. If I can get work squared away by then, I'll go.
Please do, if work allows.
SUIDOBASHI, TOKYO
We will now commence the 2019 B.League 20th annual Tipoff Conference.
The following athletes will be competing for their fourth consecutive year.
From team Levanga Hokkaido, player number nine, Takehiko Orimo.
From the Yokohama B-Corsairs, number 21, Ryo Tawatari.
This season's All Star Game
will take place at the home arena for Team Hokkaido.
Since acquiring Meeks, Cummings, and Hashimoto,
they're prepared to square off with the Pirates of the East head-on.
The opposing Team Yokohama has held on to B1 status
by winning third place in playoffs three years in a row.
This year, they return with a vastly new lineup of players.
Will this work to their advantage?
Now we'd like to turn the show over to the athletes for questions.
To begin, we'll turn to Mr. Tawatari from Team Yokohama for questions.
How are you feeling about this season?
Last year, we unfortunately fell to the lowest rank possible.
This year, we hope to be prepared, and to stay present for each game.
You'll have a chance at a fresh start.
Indeed. We have a lot of new faces this year,
and we've been working hard to cement our bonds and work as a team.
Thank you very much.
-I'm home. -Welcome home.
I was watching a scary movie on Netflix.
-A horror film? -Yeah.
I got a headache from lying up there.
We haven't spoken one-on-one like this in a while.
That's true.
Have you been lonely without having Shohei around?
-Lonely? I have felt lonely, I guess. -Yeah?
It's lonely and--
Before he left, we spoke in depth out on the roof.
I remember.
And he said that you actually told him that you liked him, right?
Kind of. Well...
I don't know. At one point, I was interested in him romantically.
-But after a while, I wasn't sure. -I saw you wavering,
and I was never sure how things turned out.
I imagined you were the most affected
by Shohei's sudden departure from the house.
I'm over it. I feel good about everything.
-I thought it'd affect me more, but no. -I see.
What do you think of the new housemates?
I think they are a very lovely bunch.
I like that I finally have someone with similar hobbies.
-You mean Pokémon? -Pokémon and F1 racing, too.
-He likes F1, too? Wow. -Because there are many Italian drivers.
We like to talk about Moto GP, too.
When Peppe first arrived at the house...
I felt
reluctant to welcome him
because he works in the same field as me.
I felt awkward about working on my art downstairs.
I didn't even want to look at his face in the beginning.
Really? Why?
I thought, "There he goes, showing off in front of everyone again."
But these days,
his presence is influencing me in positive ways.
-Welcome home. -Hey.
-Ryo is off on his retreat. -Yeah.
I didn't realize he was leaving so soon. I thought he'd be here tonight.
You miss Ryo?
AT MY RETREAT TILL THE 4TH -RYO
Yeah, he's gone for a whole week.
Is this your story?
Yep, that's my manga.
-Can I read it? -Oh, yeah, you haven't read it yet.
No, I haven't.
-His name is Ming? -It's Mingo.
-Oh, Mingo. -He's the main character.
Please continue with your work.
Oh, sorry. Okay.
-I wanted to see your reaction. -Please don't watch.
All right.
Sorry.
-I'm finished! -Thanks for reading.
Thanks for sharing.
I appreciate you taking the time so late at night.
-Don't mention it. -I feel bad.
There's no need to. I wanted to read it.
-Thank you. -My pleasure.
I'm looking forward to Saturday.
You were planning to come?
-Can I explain? -Should I not go?
I thought about it, and I think I'll be too busy.
I usually dash back to the pit after my race
to check out my team members' cars and their races.
Then I dash back and compete in my next round.
Then rinse and repeat all day.
-So I wouldn't have time to hang out. -I see.
I'll try some other time, then.
-Sorry I didn't think about that sooner. -No worries.
-I really wanted you to see it. -It's all right.
-Send me some pics from the race. -I will.
-So-- -Let's visit Rod Motors instead.
-What's that? -The shop that maintains my car.
-Where is that? -In Yokohama.
We could ride the...
-And stop at places on the way if we want. -Sounds great, let's do it.
I'd be hurt if someone told me not to look at their reaction
while reading a piece that I'd written.
Why wouldn't she share her thoughts?
-So true. -That's common courtesy.
Plus, she was the one who invited him to see her race.
Then she says, "I'd be too busy and I wouldn't have time to talk to you."
-So wishy-washy. -What's the idea?
-She sucks at communication. -That does seem to be the case.
She claims it hasn't been fun for her because there's been no one
to talk about Pokémon with.
She must not be able to share in the experiences
that are meaningful to others.
Sharing her thoughts or empathizing with someone's story are not her forte.
That could be why she has a hard time carrying on conversations with people.
-It never arrives at anything interesting. -I get the impression that
"take others' feelings into consideration" doesn't really register for her.
I agree with you.
She's all about herself.
-Turns out, she's pretty childish. -Exactly.
-Very immature. -Still a child.
Ryo was attending...
-That was a big deal. -...an official interview.
-The B.League Tipoff Conference. -Impressive.
-His team is counting on him. -That's right.
Must be the case, since he was representing the entire team.
He gave quality answers.
They're trying to ramp up support for the games.
-He answered each question so quickly. -Outstanding.
He must hold himself and his work to high standards.
We finally heard some truth about Kaori's feelings towards Shohei.
Of course she's over it. She didn't come here to find love to begin with.
She was focused on her sole purpose
of being the wise listening ear that offers consolation.
Of course Shohei leaving wouldn't affect her.
I have no idea what she wants or who she'd be into.
If Ryo is away on his retreat for too long--
You're right. The house will be disgusting when he gets back.
Yamachan, your dad recently quit his cleaning business
once you got married, right?
When we were having dinner together the other day,
-he was saying he regretfully closed shop. -Right?
-He seemed sad, right? -What about this house?
Should I send my father, Roomba Kiyomi?
-That's what you call him? -How disrespectful.
But I think he would fight with the housemates.
He would call them uppity millennials.
Or he'd be rendered useless by Emika's charm.
-I could see that happening. -I didn't think about that.
Are you about to cook something?
Hmm? What was that?
-You're about to cook? -I'll cook tomorrow morning.
-I'm home! -Welcome home.
-How was your race? -What's with the suitcase?
Well...
I've rented a flat in London.
-So I'll be leaving the house tomorrow. -What? Really?
I brought it so I could pack up my stuff tomorrow.
Are you tired?
Oh, this is mine.
Did you go golfing today?
How could you say that so nonchalantly?
I didn't want it to be sad!
So, tomorrow? You won't be here starting tomorrow?
I'll be leaving in the morning.
My heart is about to burst open.
Haruka...
I didn't want to make it a sad goodbye.
Haruka! Oh, no.
Thanks! I appreciate that you feel that way.
Please visit me in London. Although, my stay is only six months.
-When will you head over there? -I fly out on October 1st.
And I'll return on April 1st.
You visited recently?
No, but I've rented a place there.
-I'll come visit you. -Please do.
Sorry.
I want to learn new things and try my hand at new work.
I've wanted this for some time.
London is close to America, right?
You'd have to fly over the US, if you took that route.
That would be the long way over.
London is so far...
I won't be able to say goodbye to Emika and Ryo.
OFF TO OSAKA TILL MONDAY -EMIKA
-She won't be back tonight? -I think she returns in the morning.
I hope you do great things
-in London. -Thank you.
-I'll do my best. -I don't want to...
say goodbye by being sad.
I want to cheer you on as you journey forward.
I appreciate that. Thank you.
-I'm going to do my best in life, too. -Nice.
I knew this day would be coming soon.
I've finally decided to do it.
Graduation comes so suddenly.
Subtitle translation by Angie Yaeyama