-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.
-Let's recap the previous episode. -That was so much fun to watch.
-A lot is happening at Terrace House! -No kidding.
-Hearts are fluttering. Love abounds. -Romance may be in bloom.
-Indeed. -It's been much anticipated.
Me?
I came here because I want more people to become interested in wrestling.
-What? -That's not what you said before!
Wait, back up.
-Hold on, wait. -That's not it?
She's so into him, she can't contain herself.
-What a sweet lie that was. -So cute.
-Wasn't it? -Super cute.
Next, we saw Hana at work in the ring.
-That was riveting. -Such intensity.
She played a great heel.
Her rowdiness was shocking!
-Wasn't it? -Agreed.
Which fighter did you like most?
I've got to say, I liked you best.
And then...
the girls went pajama shopping. They get along very well.
-It's great to see. -I love that they get along.
-It feels good to see. -So true.
There's a feeling of unity when women get together to cheer on a girlfriend.
-You're right. -We're witnessing that.
Exactly.
-So you've been out with both of them? -Yeah.
Let's hang out.
I love how that invitation transpired.
Ryo intuited that she wanted to spend time with him.
So he invited her out.
So great. "I get it. Let's hang out."
-Yes, so nice. -Very sweet.
How will she do when it's one-on-one?
She said she acts the opposite of how she feels towards a crush.
-I wonder. -I'm scared for her.
-I can't wait to see it. -They need counter seats.
They should sit at a counter to avoid eye contact.
-That's a good point. -You think so?
She'll keep wanting to hide if they sit facing each other.
Will Ryo choose a place to accommodate that?
-We'll have to see. -He might, actually.
How would she feel about being seen so closely from the side, though?
Well, if that's the case, then...
Ichiran Ramen would be the only solution.
-Individual seating? -Yes, with blinders.
-Solo seating. -Pure focus.
-I can't wait. -We found out that Peppe likes Haruka.
Right, it was Haruka!
-We all thought it was Emika. -Unexpected.
-Emika didn't make the cut. -He said that it's hard to find
a cute girl who is also into Pokémon.
I'm going to try my best to make time for a date next week.
Every day, I work on my manga
and look forward to having time to spend with her.
If I work hard, going on a date will be my reward.
Brilliant. He's having a hellish week at work,
but endures it because his prize is a date with his crush.
That's the best kind of motivation a person can have.
-I agree. -It's a great motivator.
-That's very true. -They're living such fulfilling lives.
When things are going well at Terrace House,
I can't help but feel a sense of happiness, too.
-So true. -Life seems brighter.
-How fun. -Great point.
When there's drama in the house, it affects me, too.
-It weighs on us. -It hurts us, too.
These past two weeks have been wonderful to watch.
Right. In the past when there were grating incidents,
I'd kind of lash out on Twitter afterwards.
Mostly negative rants about the show.
Stop that.
-I'm home. -Welcome home.
I'm home. Where is everyone?
No one else is home, except for Haruka.
Have you had dinner already?
I ate a little before my workout.
Are you hungry?
Yeah, I'll be hungry in a little bit. Personally.
I'll be hungry in about 30 minutes.
Haruka and I are talking about making dinner.
-For real? -We're heading out to get groceries.
Yeah? I'll help with cooking.
-Thank you. -Of course.
Look how clean the kitchen is. Nice!
-This is great. -Well, they're over there...
-Huh? -The dirty dishes are over there.
But this is much better than before.
-Welcome home. -Hey.
Whoops... I almost wiped out.
We're cooking dinner, right? Salt-based...
Ratatouille.
Salt what?
-It's ratatouille with a salt-based broth. -Salt-based?
-Have you heard of ratatouille before? -Ratatouille?
What language is that? Where's it from?
I think it's French home cooking.
You can make that?
You just chop veggies and stew them.
-Ratatouille? -That's the name,
and it's like a tomato-based soup.
-So, that-- -Do you cook a lot?
I do cook often.
-I also want brown rice. -From the grocery store?
-A big bag-- -You should be her guide.
-Me? -Yeah, I showed you how to get there.
-Okay. -Yeah.
Shall we get going?
Okay.
-Let's go shopping. -Yes.
-See you soon. -See you.
We'll have brown rice soon.
I've been eating microwavable rice this entire time.
-Brown microwavable rice? -Yeah.
-Really? -Yeah, it's pretty convenient.
SHINANOYA WORLD WINE & FOODS
You want broccoli?
How about okra? I want some.
I love okra.
We can add some to the soup, too.
I'm going to have some for breakfast.
It can't be that long.
How about tomatoes?
-You need them for the stew, right? -Yeah.
I'll use chicken thigh and breast.
Sounds like a plan.
What else... Oh, yeah, brown rice!
Which is best? Oh, this one is prewashed.
-You want the easiest option? -Yeah, that sounds good.
Your total is 5,190 yen.
I only have large bills.
It's okay, I got it.
I'll pay you back as soon as I get change.
If I remember, then sure.
Please don't forget.
We're home.
-Welcome home. -We're home.
-Welcome home. -Are you hungry?
I am.
-Let's get cooking. -Yeah, I'm ready.
-That smells great. -Yeah.
Ryo, are the onions ready?
Yeah, can I put them in?
The tomatoes will go in last.
Where did you learn this recipe?
It's floating around on Twitter.
Or I guess it was posted on an account I follow.
By a food researcher.
From here, it'll simmer for about ten minutes.
How's the soup coming along-- Oh, hey, it's done.
-The rice is ready. -Doesn't it need to sit?
It should, but oh, well.
-Too late, it's open. -This doesn't look right.
Really?
It's watery.
Is it mushy?
-We can add the rice to the soup. -That's a good idea.
How much would you like?
-Pile it on. -Wait, hold on.
Your name sounds similar to the word for "amount."
I want lots.
That wasn't me trying to be informal with you.
-Would you like more? -That's good, thank you.
-I didn't mean to disrespect you. -I don't mind. Call me Ryo.
This looks so good.
-Let's dig in. -All right.
-Bon appétit. -Bon appétit.
Bon appétit! I have no doubt that this will be delicious.
Bon appétit.
Mmm, so good.
Delicious.
The rice goes great with this.
Yeah, it's like risotto.
-It worked in our favor. -Yep.
I want another serving.
-Can I? Is there more? -You're cold?
Yes, there is.
It's so yummy.
I'm glad.
NISHI-AZABU, TOKYO
-Thank you. -Cheers.
-Cin cin. -Cin cin.
INIO ASANO, 39 MANGA ARTIST
-Delicious. -Yum.
SHOHEI MANABE, 48 MANGA ARTIST
MAMENO FUMITOSHI, 43 BIG COMIC SPIRITS ASSOCIATE EDITOR
This is Peppe, who I mentioned in my email.
He's debuting an original series in the October 12th edition of Spirits.
I was hoping that you could share some wisdom about what it's like
to tackle a project of that magnitude for the first time.
He hasn't interacted much with other manga authors.
I thought you two could be great mentors
since you're some of our most popular authors.
That's why I've invited everyone here today.
-Great to meet you. -Likewise.
From my point of view, the hardest thing for you might be
that you've established a certain level of popularity
from your modeling work and from appearing on TV,
so people may already have a certain impression of you.
I fear that their interest will stop there,
and that they won't pay attention to the stories you publish.
-Does that make sense? -You've been introduced
in a context separate from your work,
and people may initially pick up your manga because of that.
But if your stories don't maintain their interest,
they won't become devoted fans of your work.
Keeping their attention will really test your talent as a manga author.
The moment for your talent to be truly acknowledged will come
once you've committed to that longer run of publications.
I feel like you'll have unique challenges to overcome at the beginning,
compared to other authors
who began their careers under regular circumstances.
I just received a text with the cover art mock-up
-for the upcoming Spirits issue. -How exciting.
I can't wait to see the design.
His first publication is featured at the top of the cover?
I believe it'll be placed in the middle of the issue.
-Look at that. -That's a big ad.
-It's says, "Ciao!" -That's big.
-Wow. -That's what it'll look like.
When I see the actual cover, I'll cry.
No doubt, there will be tears.
That excitement will fade quickly.
-Only the first time is exciting? -Soon after that,
the pressure of deadlines will creep in.
Did your first publication excite you?
-The first time, of course. -I bought multiple copies.
-You bought multiple copies for yourself? -I did.
Do you watch Terrace House?
-I've watched the previous season. -I see.
After being there for some time,
is there any person that you're particularly interested in?
-There is someone. -For real?
-Is that-- -I guess it's a crush.
Her name is Haruka. You've seen some episodes?
Yes, I have.
I'm working so hard on my manga so that I have time to go on dates.
That's my life these days.
Are you sensing that she has mutual feelings for you?
I'm not very good at reading those cues from Japanese people.
I can't read their behavior as easily.
Also, Japanese people aren't as verbally expressive.
-They can be roundabout. -We tend to be indirect.
Roundabout is especially hard for me to read.
Yeah, I see what you're saying.
When it comes to manga, though,
a story about a heartbreak is always more interesting.
That's so true. A hundred percent.
I haven't experienced romance in a year.
HARUKA OKUYAMA, 24 ACTRESS
RUKA NISHINOIRI, 20 PART-TIME RETAIL EMPLOYEE
EMIKA MIZUKOSHI, 21 J. F. OBERLIN UNIVERSITY SENIOR
GIUSEPPE DURATO, 26 MANGA ARTIST
HANA KIMURA, 22 PRO WRESTLER
RYO TAWATARI, 26 PRO BASKETBALL PLAYER
Hey, Emika?
Can you help me peel eggs?
Happy to help.
I wasn't sure what you were calling me for.
There are ten boiled eggs to peel. I got overwhelmed.
I can't do it alone.
AT TRAINING CAMP TILL THE 21ST -RYO
-Ryo is away again, isn't he? -Yeah, he left again.
-He's easy to talk to. -Yeah?
-He's so easygoing. -That's cool.
He's the easiest to chat with in the house? Or out of the guys?
Out of the guys.
I feel like I can be myself around him.
You two do banter often.
Interacting with him feels like interacting with an old friend.
But right now... I'm not really...
I feel apprehensive about that.
-Why? -Like I shouldn't text him as often.
I wish Hana would...
have more confidence in herself. She's a wonderful person.
I think Ryo is really hot.
He's the hottest among... Well...
-I'm the most attracted to him. -I think I get it.
-He's very dependable. -Yeah.
His energy is enveloping.
-Enveloping? Or, um... -If I had to choose one out of the...
I shouldn't talk about them like objects.
If I were asked which guy were my type, out of the three, I would choose Ryo.
-Really? -Based on appearance.
What about Ruka? Not so much?
-I said I was curious about him... -I remember.
Have things changed since then?
Well...
I'm not sure if I see him as a partner.
I really don't know what it is that I'm feeling for him.
It just means he doesn't elicit deep feelings in you.
Hmm... I guess so.
It's kinda complicated.
How do you feel about Peppe?
Peppe is a great guy.
But I don't know where to go from there.
I do want to get to know him better, and I want to hang out with him more.
I want to spend time with him.
But it's like...
I don't know if I have romantic feelings for him.
That's still a mystery for me.
Does that make sense?
I understand that feeling. I can relate.
Plus, Peppe is crazy busy these days.
I want to support his dreams.
He's been working for ten years
to achieve this amazing opportunity of releasing a weekly series,
in Japan no less.
-It's make-or-break for Peppe right now. -That's true.
So many eggs.
Isn't that a crazy amount?
What does it really mean to be into someone?
I don't even know anymore.
I guess if you can imagine making out with him and stuff.
That is a pretty big defining factor.
-In the end-- -If you would sleep together.
It really comes down to
-if you'd want to be physical with him. -Yep.
They can be a great person, yet sometimes you just can't see them as a man.
They end up being a cool person who's just a friend.
You like them as a person, but... Right?
I get it.
So in that vein,
Peppe feels like a great friend to have around. I haven't really...
seen him in a situation where he seems super manly,
or anything like that.
Yeah. He's kind and he's a lovely human, but...
I'm home.
No one's home.
Looks good.
Welcome home.
Hey.
-Ciao. -Ciao.
-You cooked? -Yep.
-It's oden. -I took a peek.
You did? It's overflowing with eggs, isn't it?
Thanks for cooking, Haruka.
-Bon appétit. -Bon appétit.
Has it soaked up enough flavor?
-Yeah, there's plenty of flavor. -It's yummy.
Delicious.
This miso is good, too.
Would you like a fork, Peppe? Do you need one?
Stop that. I'm trying my best.
-Please do. -I will.
You can't stab your food, though.
-It's bad manners. -You mean, like this?
I did it. Are you seeing this?
Thank you for dinner.
-I'm heading upstairs. -Okay.
-That was delicious. -Are you full?
-I'm satisfied. -That's great.
-Don't worry, I'll wash it. -I'll bring it to the sink.
Thank you for dinner.
-I'm gonna go do some more work. -Okay.
-Hope it goes well. -Thank you.
I'm taking a bath.
FUNABASHI ARENA FUNABASHI, CHIBA
Thank you for visiting. The entrance is this way.
If you want to enter the arena, please continue on this path
and use the doors on your left.
B.League, Early Cup, 2019, for the Kanto region.
Yokohama B-Corsairs versus the Kawasaki Brave Thunders!
There's Ryo!
-Do you see him? -Look, he's right there.
-So cute. -With his signature droopy eyes.
His droopy eyes are adorable.
He's saying something.
Tip off!
-I'll take tons of pictures. -Okay.
Please use the strongest zoom to get close-up photos.
Too cool.
He weaves past people so easily.
-Yay! -Way to go!
Yay, yay.
Oh, no, is he okay?
He got back up so quickly.
Come on, come on, come on!
He's so hot.
-Basketball is fun to watch. -It is.
Basketball is great.
It's exciting to see lots of scoring.
Yeah. It's fun.
Nice and easy to watch.
Yay!
-That was so crazy. -Too cool.
-Amazing. -All right, Mr. Tawatari,
-we see your brilliance. -That move was so cool.
I can't handle how cool he is.
Amazing.
So cool!
I can't believe this.
Kawasaki Brave Thunders versus Yokohama B-Corsairs!
As you can see, at 76 to 71 points,
the Kawasaki Brave Thunders will be taking home the victory today.
Please give a thunderous applause to both teams
for presenting us with an amazing game!
WE'RE OFF TO SEE RYO'S GAME -HANA & EMIKA
You went to see Ryo play, right?
-It was crazy. -I was blown away.
-Look, it's Ryo. -You're a diehard fan.
-So cute! -Isn't that an awesome T-shirt?
-That's a great souvenir. -It's now my favorite.
Ryo was amazing! Let's all go to another game together.
I'd love that. When's the next one?
-I wish I'd gone. -We'll have to wait a while.
What did you do today, Peppe?
-I was drawing manga all day. -Wow.
Is your deadline near? The 13th, was it?
It's the day after tomorrow, actually.
-But I think I'll be done by tomorrow. -That's good.
-I'll finally be done. -So true.
Your work schedule has been crazy.
-So, I texted Ryo. -Yeah?
-I sent it to him. -Sent what?
I said, "I'm wearing this shirt every day till you come home,"
and sent him a photo of it.
He said, "Wait, did I give you that?"
I said, "I purchased it with my own money."
He said, "Hilarious. I'm so happy. I'm treating you to a dinner."
And then, "Thank you so, so much."
-He's immensely grateful. -It really shows.
How many times does he appear on this shirt?
What's everyone up to on the 22nd?
The 22nd?
Why?
It's the final match for the singles league. If you're free...
-You're fighting in that? -Yep.
-The 22nd... -Only if you have time.
Pretty sure I'm free.
-I can make it, too. -Really?
-Will it be at the same place? -No.
The next venue is much larger, the Korakuen Hall.
Wow, I want to go.
-I want to go. -If you have time, please do.
I think I'm free, maybe.
-I think I am, too. -For real?
I'll put it in my calendar for now.
What are you up to on the 20th, Peppe?
-Let's ride in my Corvette. -Oh, yeah, your Vette.
-I have time this week. -You do?
-What day works best? -Friday.
Friday or Saturday, actually.
-Friday works better. -Okay, putting it in my calendar.
I wish we could visit Ryo. We won't see him for a long time.
-It'd be cool to see their practice. -Yeah.
-At their training camp. -Yeah.
-Would you want to go? -Yes.
-Should we visit him? -Yeah, well...
-I just... Hmm... -What is it?
Well, I just...
It's easy for me to talk to friends and act natural.
But with a crush...
Do you get it?
-I do. -I become...
overly invested in everything about them.
When Emika mentioned her text exchange earlier...
With Ryo?
Yeah, how she was showing him her fan gear...
and he said he'd treat her to dinner.
That kind of thing...
What did you feel? Jealousy?
Or less jealous, and more envious?
Well, yeah...
-Yeah... Ryo is-- -Don't you have dinner plans, too?
We talked about going, but we haven't made any plans.
We haven't nailed down any details of when or where.
I know he's insanely busy right now.
You have to find a way to get closer with him.
-Where would you-- -I am trying.
-So many great scenes. -Yes, even the trip to the grocery store.
Yes, that was sweet.
I love when she got really self-conscious
about mixing up his name and the word for "amount."
"I meant 'ryo' like 'amount,' not to disrespect you."
He said, "I don't mind if you call me Ryo."
-Her reaction was too cute. -So cute.
A play on words that can only happen to those named Ryo.
-Yep. -That was the best.
But Emika is making moves.
-She gets along with Ryo the most. -Ryo...
She started butting in all of a sudden.
-Right? -We thought she was into Ruka.
As we thought, she doesn't feel a romantic attraction to Ruka.
He ends up feeling like a younger brother.
He doesn't have a masculine appeal.
Masculinity is still important.
Ryo being the classic jock type, he must be alluring people with his charm
left and right.
He is a traditionally popular type.
Also, he's very forthcoming with his feelings.
He's a great conversationalist.
I love the comment he made at dinner.
"Is it all right if I have seconds?" That was perfect.
I would be happy to hear that.
He goes a step further than simply saying it tastes good.
Instead, he says, "It's so good, I can't help but want more."
Then he showed off his skill during that match.
What an insanely cool guy.
Anyone would think he's super cool.
Emika must have thought to herself, "What a well of potential."
She sees him as an investment?
-A reliable investment opportunity? -Exactly.
She thought, "I can't leave him in the hands of this young girl."
Emika telling Ryo that she'd wear that shirt every day was...
What was that about? It felt shady.
-I agree. -Yeah...
I didn't like that.
Emika was throwing a light jab.
She was demonstrating that she doesn't mind fighting for him.
That was her silent declaration.
She even went as far as to mention they had dinner plans.
But they all live in one house, and I think she wanted to express
that it was just a friendly exchange between two buddies.
-What's the problem? -But the T-shirt comment...
-I know what you mean. -She didn't need to say that.
I'm the type to nonchalantly blurt out that sort of thing, too.
-Really? -I think so...
Depends on how you say it.
Because Emika is such a sensual person...
-That's what it is. -...people might perceive it differently.
But that's all that it really was.
But the nerve of saying that
while being fully aware that Hana is very much into him...
-That's what's scary. -I guess so.
Hana even asked her not to fall for him.
-She did? -Didn't she say something like that?
She said, "If you fall for him, tell me."
Emika hasn't respected that wish.
-She might once she's grabbed his heart. -She should tell her first.
-Then she'll confess to Hana. -Then it would be far too late.
-That would be waiting too long? -Absolutely.
-That would be breaking the rules. -She wants drama.
Hana hasn't been asked out so enthusiastically yet.
-That's true. -Not yet.
Haruka is also feeling lukewarm about Peppe.
She doesn't feel attracted to him because he's too kind.
Haruka becomes so maternal towards people
that she doesn't see them as a romantic interest.
-You're right about that. -So true.
She's the same with Ruka.
She's that way with Peppe now.
-A little bit. -"You can't use chopsticks like a fork."
-But Peppe seems to love the attention. -Yes.
But that must be her attitude towards people she's not interested in.
-I see. That's her MO. -She slips into that mode.
This same situation keeps happening to Ruka.
At this point, he can't win.
Next, we'll see him fail at cooking something.
-Stop, don't go there. -Then it's just...
Stop it.
All right, I'll let it go.
-He's toned down. -You held the words in.
-You're becoming mature. -He is.
-You're finally adulting. -You've accepted him.
-I am starting to. -Wow.
Although, it still rubs me the wrong way when they're talking about their schedules
and he says, "I think I'm free."
I'm thinking, "What else could you have going on?"
-He works part-time. -That's right.
-At the Marvel place. -Yeah, he's working.
-Because he's aiming for Marvel. -Remember?
His spot's kind of dead to me.
-Really? -Don't say that. That's mean.
I'm not saying Ruka is dead to me. I'm saying his scenes are dull.
-That's basically the same thing. -Pretty much.
-You mean he's in all the dull scenes? -Yeah.
Even the housemates poke fun at him like he's the clown of the group.
-Ruka's lawyer is so mad. -She might cry.
-You made her cry. -She's furious.
I'll just show myself out.
You're forgiven.
It is true that he's withering into the background.
-We want to see him flourish. -You're right.
He has the face of a model.
It's like sometimes in the suburbs,
there'll be an amazing location with tourism potential,
but locals do nothing to market their town.
That's sort of a good metaphor.
It makes you want to make calls to the local representatives.
At first glance,
it looks like a child drew it.
But there are deeper stories hidden within it.
In this corner, we have outer space--
I didn't even realize that was there.
Yeah, there are a lot of hidden symbols.
Look at this.
I wrote your name using cursive.
And then...
my name appeared among the letters.
-He said when he wrote my name-- -There's a heart!
When he wrote my name in cursive and hid this part of it...
he found his own name in it and asked if I saw it.
That's too cute.
He's already into you.
-Morning. -Good morning.
-Would you like some oden? -I'd lurve... I'd love some.
-I'll bring it to you. -Thank you.
-Is there still some left? -There's a little bit.
Oh, not as much as I thought.
I want some.
Were you watching Terrace House
-in the playroom yesterday? -I was.
-I see. -I was there by myself for a long time.
-Why? -Well...
After seeing the most recent episodes...
I just...
Even I have no idea
what I'm talking about sometimes.
I think I'm weird.
I didn't like seeing the way I express myself.
There are many things you wouldn't have known about yourself
-if you hadn't come here. -So many things.
You might've been a little behind in learning some things.
Like the pasta incident. That surprised me.
It made me smile because it was so genuine and funny.
I don't mind at all if people find joy from my actions.
But I'm interested in learning about myself
and evolving.
I want to grow past my weaknesses.
I don't mind that you laugh.
But...
I'd also appreciate it if you'd talk to me about what you see.
But nowadays, when we give you feedback,
you try your best to incorporate it immediately.
You make an effort to change and do better.
I think that's really amazing.
We still have so many things to learn in life,
so I hope you won't be too harsh on yourself.
I'll never give up.
Got it.
Bon appétit.
It's so warm...
It's warm?
It really got to you, didn't it?
We both have so much to learn.
I know.
I'm aware of that now.
Having awareness is an important first step.
-Let's do our best. -Yes. We're in this together.
Yes.
OFF TO A MATCH IN FUKUOKA -HANA
WELCOME HOME, RYO! HOPE YOUR NEXT CAMP GOES SMOOTHLY.
What?
-Huh? -Welcome home.
What happened? Did you quit basketball?
Hello, I'm the new housemate.
I thought you'd be gone.
I'm here tonight and I leave again tomorrow.
Sweet. You want pasta?
That's why I came home. They told me you were cooking tonight.
-I'm happy you're here. -I rushed home.
You rushed?
This is the most important step in making pasta.
-Browning it? -It's called sofrito.
If you skip this step, there will be no flavor.
-We have to take time to sear it? -Yeah.
-This is crucial. -Roger that.
-Now, we need the other ingredients. -Okay.
Not "okay." We say "sì."
Sì.
-Peppe's eyes are that bad? -Does it seem like it?
-Can I take a picture? -Yeah.
You look crazy.
A little more to the left.
Right there. Not like that.
Stop. Stop right there.
That's too many.
Sorry to have kept you waiting.
This looks delicious.
-Bon appétit. -I hope it's good.
-Bon appétit. -Bon appétit.
Yummy.
-How is it? -It's delicious.
-Thank you. -So good.
-Peppe... -Yeah?
It's seriously so good.
Really? Thank you.
You're actually wearing that shirt every day?
-Yep. -"Yep," she says.
Why did you take so long to say yes?
You thought about it for too long.
I will wear it every day.
Whenever Ryo's not here.
When he's not here?
Got it.
-Starting tomorrow. -I couldn't be happier.
-Thank you for dinner. -Please leave your dishes.
-I'll wash them. -I'll put them in the sink.
Do we know where we're going?
Where should we take the Corvette?
Oh, yeah, let's see. What's a good spot?
We can stay close to home if you're super busy.
-I can go wherever. -Really?
I want to take the full day off.
Really? Should we drive out to Shizuoka for soba?
Soba?
My favorite soba joint is there.
-Let's do it. -Their shitake soba is superb.
It comes with a ton of shiitake tempura.
-Let's do that. -Okay. Got it.
I'll check to see if they're open.
-Morning. -Morning.
GOING FOR A DRIVE WITH HARUKA -PEPPE
I've been looking forward to this for so long.
I worked like crazy last week for this.
-You were gone the entire time. -Yeah.
I made sure to finish everything so that we could take your Vette for a ride.
The day is finally here.
-Shall we get going? -Let's go.
Wow.
-I'm so excited. -Me, too.
This is so much fun. For real.
-Have you been to Shizuoka? -I have.
-You have? -Yes, I've climbed Mount Fuji.
Oh, yeah, I remember.
Do you want to go anywhere after we get soba?
Do you know a cool spot?
There are a few lakes close by. I thought it might be fun to visit one.
-Maybe see Mount Fuji. -Let's do it.
Whoa! Oh, God.
I felt that in my stomach.
It shook my stomach.
The engine noise is awesome.
-It's great, isn't it? -It grumbles.
That's what a V8 sounds like.
-V... what? -V8.
-This is a V8 engine? -Yeah.
Whoa.
-V8, that's insane. -Yeah.
SUSONO, SHIZUOKA
-This is the soba spot? -Yeah. It's so great.
-They grow shiitake mushrooms out back. -Really?
-They told me that. -I love how...
-the mountains look from here. -I hear there are goats.
SOBA PLACE KOIJITEI
-Wild goats take walks back there. -I want to see that!
-Hello. -Hi.
Beautiful!
-You like it? -They're housed in
-traditional Japanese architecture. -Yep.
Hey, is Mount Fuji visible today?
No, it's hidden today.
-It's too cloudy to see it. Yeah. -I see.
You've been to this place before?
-Yes, I've been here many times. -Why this place?
So, my ex...
My ex liked coming here.
You used to come here with your ex?
His hometown is nearby, so we came here a lot.
But I still like to come, and I often bring my friends.
Okay, I see.
-Got it. -This is my favorite soba place.
Thank you for waiting. We have the shojin tempura soba.
-Thank you. -Enjoy.
-This looks amazing. -Doesn't it?
We both have Pokémon on our phone cases.
True.
-Looks yummy. -Bon appétit.
Bon appétit.
-I haven't had soba in a while. -Oh, really?
These days...
I've been eating pasta all the time.
Are you going to Hana's match
-the day after tomorrow? -I'll be there.
Everyone might be there. Is Ryo coming?
I'm not sure about Ryo. I think he said he was free.
I've been thinking a lot lately,
and I think I might be
moving out of Terrace House soon.
For real?
-When? -I haven't decided yet,
but... sometime soon.
-This month? -This month,
or maybe the beginning of next month.
-Wow. -Yeah, so...
Many things happened for me at Terrace House.
I got into fights...
-You got into fights? -...and made people feel bad.
And I was also hurt.
Until now, I feel like I've only been focused on myself.
I thought it was fine to only look after my own needs.
I didn't really take interest in other people.
For example, let's say you...
If you were one of my friends back then,
I wouldn't wonder about what you're thinking
or consider what things you might like to hear.
I didn't have much empathy for other people.
I'm not saying that I've completely overcome that.
I've lived like that for a long time.
I still have to think a lot,
especially when I'm alone after having conversations,
about how I could've worded things differently.
Or what I should've asked to get to know someone better.
I'm now much more aware of those things.
-I see. -So...
now I want to go out in the world and put those skills to the test.
After leaving Terrace House, I'd like to see how this experience
has changed the way I interact with people, especially on the job.
That's my goal.
I haven't watched earlier episodes from this season of Terrace House,
so I don't know how you were being depicted.
I did hear some gossip
-before I arrived-- -Like what?
Like you said,
that someone who didn't like you made negative comments about you,
like that you had a mean personality.
But I've found you to be a very kind person since being here.
I was confused by the rumors.
I guess because of what you just told me.
I think you're growing past that, though.
Depending on the personality, I think I still have the potential
-to make things awkward for people. -I see.
I hear you.
You are always yourself no matter who you interact with.
And I see you make efforts to make sure people are comfortable around you.
I'm envious of how easygoing you are no matter the situation.
-I love that about you. -Thank you.
Thank you for sharing that with me.
I'm glad to have met you.
-He's not gonna tell her. -She's glad to have met him.
What could he say to that?
-What? Why? -Peppe...
-Say something, Peppe. -Their date isn't over.
-We'll get to see the rest. -Right. They're headed to a lake.
That's right. He might tell her then.
-Hey! -You think he will?
-Ruka watched himself on TV. -He did.
He didn't like what he saw.
He was taken aback by his own behavior.
But Haruka shared kind words with him.
-Haruka has grown kinder. -I noticed that, too.
She's been evolving into a lovely human
-these past few weeks. -As she's trying to leave.
I think we've seen her kindness before, though, especially to Ruka.
I guess so.
-In a maternal sort of way. -She's patiently taught Ruka many things.
A lot of this may be my fault,
because I've set her up to appear like the villain.
I'd like to see a happy moment with her before she leaves.
-Wow, you've grown a ton. -What a mature comment.
Marriage does wonders.
Perhaps. I think you're onto something.
We're upgrading you to a praying mantis in your next life.
That's great news.
Wait, so the mantis is the upgrade? How low was I before?
You were destined for roly-poly. Now, it's praying mantis.
I'm going to curl into a ball and hide now.
This is a bit unrelated, but do you remember how,
at the dining table,
-Erotika said-- -Her name is Emika.
-Whoops, you're right. -That is correct.
She was going in for the kill.
If I were Ryo in that moment, I would be head-over-heels for her.
-I sense that he is. -Me, too.
-Totally. -He couldn't keep from grinning.
He has all those photos of her on his phone now.
He'll definitely be staring at them next time he goes away.
I can imagine him receiving a text from Emika
just as he was looking at her photo.
-Brutal. -What sinister timing.
-No... -I can imagine.
But the thing that's bothering you, Torichan,
is that she's not serious about him, but still so flirty.
That irks you, right?
Yes.
So if she were to tell Hana that she couldn't help it,
but she'd fallen for him, then it would be okay?
-That does seem more fair. -That'd be better.
-It should be that way. -However...
in Emika's eyes,
she doesn't see her actions as particularly invasive or mischievous.
-It's just who she is? -It's just her.
-She's always been doing that. -That seems true.
She is a master of lip service.
And so...
we can't be so sure that she's actually into him just yet.
It's like if someone were giving their friend a massage
out of the kindness of their heart,
but their hand movements were too sexual.
-Am I off with this metaphor? -No, I get that.
-It seems you missed the mark. -Is he wrong?
-You're not far off. -Do you get it?
We get it.
"Does this feel good?"
The friend says, "Yeah, it does, but...
it feels too sexual."
-I get it. -"Your approach is too sexual."
-I understand the metaphor. -Me, too.
"No way. Doesn't it feel great?"
"Well, um, it's just...
I'm feeling a little wet."
-You couldn't resist becoming wet. -Wetness?
Her gestures are absolutely tugging at Ryo.
If we've read Ryo correctly,
there's no doubt that he loves their flirtiness.
I don't see him falling for Hana.
I think her personality is bubbly.
She brightens up the room when she enters. That's what he thinks of her.
To him, she feels too much like a friend.
I don't sense romantic chemistry from them.
-Hana doesn't exude feminine allure. -That's what I think.
Whereas Emika is steeped in feminine allure.
-Very true. Yeah. -She's steeped in it?
-She's steeped in it. -Don't you think?
Also, Ryo arrived when there was no masculine energy in the house,
so his introduction is causing a commotion.
You know how some temples have phallic lingams
-on display for worship? -Yes, I've seen them.
He must look like that to all the women.
I believe it.
You sometimes see people hoisting those in parades.
It's a staple in parades.
Ryo is being paraded around.
-Shall we see the rest? -Yes, let's.
-Oh, yeah, there's more. -They're headed to the lake.
Since she's leaving, he might confess his feelings to her.
-Or... -I don't think he can muster it.
At this point, Peppe must be thinking that Haruka isn't into him.
He'll think he doesn't have a chance, and start to back off.
Will he retreat?
I have no idea.
ASHINOKO LAKE HAKONE TOWN, KANAGAWA
I haven't been here in so long.
-You've been to this lake before? -I have.
-Are there famous lakes in Italy, too? -Sure.
Lots of beautiful lakes.
There aren't any birds.
Birds are your favorite animal, right?
-Ducks are my favorite. -Ducks?
They're so cute, aren't they?
-Shall we sit over there? -Sure.
-This is a great view. -Very pretty.
Are you cold?
-Well, a little, but I'm okay. -Do you want my jacket?
What?
Your jacket?
I wanted to lend it to you.
So...
To get back to our chat from the restaurant...
-We're going back to that? -Yeah.
To be honest, I was shocked to hear that.
-Really? -Yeah, I was taken aback.
I have a lot on my mind.
But...
I feel really sad when I think about Terrace House without you there.
-You feel sad? -Yeah.
So...
while you're still here...
I want to take you out on a date, somewhere fancy like a cocktail bar.
A very Italian date, if you will.
If you're into that. You'll still be here next week, right?
-Yes, I'll still be here. -Can we do that?
-I'd love that. -You would?
-Yes, let's do that. -Okay, thank you.
-We're gonna dress up really fancy? -Yes.
-Okay. -A very posh Italian date.
I'd love to enjoy that with you.
Will you join me?
Subtitle translation by Angie Yaeyama