- Good work. - Good work.
- Ms. Sanada, take out the report. - Yes.
Mr. Kaburagi! Mr. Kaburagi!
Did Ms. Sanada change her makeup?
She's gotten prettier, right?
Well, maybe she's in love.
Mr. Kaburagi, that's too cliché.
Ichinose, humans are surprisingly that cliché.
Well, in my filtered view, she's always...
So... So cute!
That night, I decided it was our last date.
But we...
we've been going out since then,
and this morning...
Good morning. I look forward to seeing you today.
Wanna grab a bite to eat after work?
I will be happy to go.
What'cha want? Japanese, Western or Chinese?
If so, then I'll go with what you recommend
What'cha want? Japanese, Western or Chinese?
If so, then I'll go with what you recommend
OK! I've made a reservation here for 7pm
Nerikoya Chinese Restaurant
Thanks for arranging it. I look forward to it.
Ah... I'm at 100% happiness!
But this is an office romance.
Ms. Sanada and I are in a position of trainer and rookie.
We can't bring personal relationships to the workplace.
- Mr. Maruya! - Yeah?
After work today, why don't we all go out for drinks?
Huh?
How about you, Ms. Sanada?
Thank you.
I found a great place! The reservation is at 7:00 p.m., okay?
- 7:00 p.m... - 7:00 p.m...
Then again, innocent co-worker who know nothing about it
can be a bit troubling.
- Ichinose! - Yes.
We're entertaining Tokusho's General Manager today.
Was it today?
Ah...! Maybe some other time.
I'm sorry, I even invited you...
Hey, it's totally fine.
No, the real trouble may be the very perceptive co-worker...
Ms. Sanada,
let's go make another rounds... - Yes.
- Thank you for today. - Our pleasure. Thank you.
Please excuse us.
To reiterate, in an office romance, the important thing is
drawing a line between public and private life.
Well, let's split up here for today.
- Yes. Good work today. - Good work.
Well then...
Now then...
- Mr. Maruya. - Yeah?
- I owe you an apology. - For what?
I left my vase at your house.
Ah! But I already have gotten used to it at home.
- I'm so sorry. - No, don't be.
Why not come over to my place to pick it up sometime?
Your... place?
She froze up...!
Maybe it's too early to ask her for at-home date...
I bet this must be Ms. Sanada's first time going out with a guy,
and something like that...
Can we do it tomorrow?
What... Tomorrow!?
Yes. Is there a problem?
Nope.
It's never really too early!
- Go ahead. - Go ahead.
Thank you.
Coming.
Come in.
Mom!?
I see... So you're Kosuke's girlfriend.
I am Izumi Sanada.
I am Michiko, Kosuke's mother.
Ms. Izumi is also in Yayoi Beer, does that mean
office love? Which one started it?
No...
let's stop with that talk... - I'm curious!
- It was Maruya. - Yeah, you don't have to answer.
Let's sit down.
Do you usually come here unannounced?
- I wish you'd call me. - This was sudden, as well.
Your father is in the hospital...
What? What happened to Dad?
He collapsed while working...
I thought I should tell you about it.
He seemed fine when we met him the other day.
Ms. Izumi, you met my husband?
Yes.
Ms. Sanada, um, this person...
- I am Kosuke Maruya...'s father. - Mr. Maruya's father.
Ms. Sanada thinks my 30-years-later is my father...
That time it was just a coincidence.
It was before we were dating.
Then, let's have her meet with him again.
He'd be happy to. It'll blow his illness away.
Blow his illness away...
- Yes... Like "Poof!" - Poof...
If so, I would love to visit his father.
Do you mind if I stay at your house?
What!?
By all means. Both of you, come!
You can't just do that...!
My parents' house... this is happening way too fast!
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CUTENESS
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MY CUTENESS IS ABOUT TO EXPIRE!?
- Please! - Fake father?
Just meet with her
and tell her, "I'm perfectly fine now, so you don't have to come to my house,"
that's all you have to say!
You're on your own.
What!? W--Wait a minute here.
We just started dating, this is a crucial time for us!
I beg of you, please help me!
I'm not here to help you.
Also, no matter what you do, it won't change the future.
- I told you before, right? - I'm not trying to change the future
I'm...
just trying to get out of this situation!
What do you want me to say?
I'll bring her here, and then you...
"Hello. I'm so sorry for making you worry."
"Mr. Maruya's father, are you feeling well now?"
"It is as you can see."
"Ms. Izumi, please take care of my Kosuke."
"I don't know if I should say this, but he's a good guy."
"Dad, that's enough. Stop it, it's embarrassing."
Hey, hey, hey... Hey!
- I don't know. - You don't know?
What the hell?
So this is Mr. Maruya's parents' house...
It's impressive.
No, it's just old.
I'm sorry, it's such a long way.
No.
In the end, I couldn't even tell her the truth,
so I brought her to my parents' house.
I'm home.
Huh? You're Kosuke, right?
- Long time no see. - Oh, no!
Ah... Are you the girlfriend?
Well, yeah.
Ms. Okubo has been working here for a long time.
Where's my father...?
Oh, the Master? They said he's anemic. I was so surprised!
- Anemia!? - He's leaving the hospital today.
Huh? She's got me...
Mom actually got me to come home here...
- Ms. Sanada, I'm really sorry. - No.
I'm glad that your father's illness is not too serious.
Ms. Sanada is such a good girl!
No...
that makes it even more impossible for her to meet with my father!
Ms. Okubo, may I have a word?
- Here you go. A souvenir from Tokyo. - From Tokyo!?
I'd like to ask you about my father...
Hey, Dad? Do you know
a place called "Chu~Girl"?
Oh, you're a regular?
Actually, a friend of my girlfriend's works there.
If Mom knew...
What? You're not coming home today?
Ah! What a shame. What a shame.
Okay, goodbye.
Mr. Maruya, your father has just arrived.
My Dad?
Yo!
I just got out of the hospital.
- His health seems to be better already. - Oh... Come with me...
What're you doing here after refusing to do it?
If I was asked by such a cute face,
even your old self would be swayed, and you know it!
Oh my, you've come a long way, huh?
Thank you for coming all the way out here.
Sorry for intruding. I'm just now with his fat—
Huh? He was just here...
My husband? He just called
to say that he's going to be
out of the hospital a day longer.
That's why he came here to see Ms. Sanada
and is now back at the hospital. - WHAT!?
Huh?
- He's already gone. - Oh! You just missed him.
- Ms. Sanada, let's put our luggage down. - Yes.
Here.
Here you go.
Looks delicious...
It doesn't just look good, it is delicious.
But my top recommendation is this.
- Have some. - Thank you.
- Here. - Ah, thanks.
My husband isn't here, so we can't make a toast
He's just anemic.
Okay, here we go.
It's really good...
It has a smooth mouthfeel with a hint of sweetness
and a wonderful balance of umami, aroma, and sharpness.
That's a beer company employee for you.
She was originally in research.
Oh, then,
could you think of a new sake for our product line someday?
Mom, stop saying things like that.
Why not?
I don't know how much longer your Dad and I can keep it up...
In the end, you're just asking me to take it over...
No...
honestly, if it's with Ms. Sanada, it might be...
How about it?
It's a great balance.
It's not so bad.
Yeah, it's not so bad, but...
Your life of cuteness is about to end.
This cuteness will expire soon...
Time is running out for me...
That's right, wanna see Kosuke's photo album?
He's so cute. You'd be amazed at how perfect he's been since he was a baby!
- I'd like to see it. - It's okay! No need to do that.
- Mom... - I'm sure it's here...
This is bad! My Dad is in that album...
- It should be here... - Mom, stop! Stop it!
- Stop it. Stop doing that! - Here!
- Stop! Stop! - Excuse me...
I'm sorry, you're in the middle of your lunch.
Oh, what's the matter?
What? What's wrong?
Kosuke, I can't accept something this big after all.
- No, it's fine. - So what's wrong?
Is anyone here?
- Mom, there's a customer in the store. - Coming!
What's wrong?
When I shared the souvenir with Mr. Saito,
he looked it up on the Internet
and said it was a very expensive sweet.
No, that's not true at all.
He talked non-stop about you
and said things about you...
What did she say?
She said she was amazed at the delicious Tokyo sweets.
I see.
Mr. Saito said that now is the age of the Internet, and everything can be leaked.
It's all right. Please don't worry.
Don't worry. Okay...
I'm dropping off Ms. Okubo.
Are you here as a tourist?
Yes, I found out about this brewery on the Internet.
What are you doing here...!?
I have to return this, don't I?
Um... Your 300 yen change.
Thank you.
Internet!? Give me a break!
Ms. Okubo!?
- Excuse me... - Ah, yes.
Oh, the bus stop, right? Let me take you there.
You're young.
Huh!?
Thank you very much.
That boy was called the "Miracle of Aomori".
I was the only one calling it.
I really am a doting parent, huh?
No. Objectively speaking,
Mr. Maruya has a naturally born flair,
and subjectively...
he's a lovely person.
You really are a doting girlfriend, too.
I don't think so...
What are your plans for the future, Ms. Izumi?
My plans?
You've always been with that company, right?
I don't know.
I'm so occupied with what's in front of me that I can't think that far ahead...
I'd like to go back to research, but I don't think it's a good idea...
Why?
I am ashamed to admit this, but I
chose research as a job to avoid dealing with people altogether.
But in the end, human relations didn't work out...
I see...
I'm originally from Tokyo.
What?
I didn't notice it at all.
Coming over here,
I didn't know anyone, and more importantly,
the dialect.
Sometimes I have no idea what they're talking about,
and I feel like I'm all alone.
But after giving birth to Kosuke...
look at that boy, isn't he cute?
Then, for some time,
people began to gather around him.
And somehow over the years,
I've gotten used to living here.
A place where I belong, that boy made it for me.
What's wrong?
So was I.
A place where I belong, Mr. Maruya made it possible for me.
I see...
Let's have a toast. Come on, let's have a toast.
Okay, cheers. Cheers!
Here, drink more. Drink!
Cheers. Cheers!
- Is it good? - It's really good.
I'm home.
Where did you go off to?
Ms. Izumi fell asleep.
This will be your first time staying at my parents' house...
But you're cute.
Oh... how I wish I could stay like this a little longer
without pulling out my arm...
Hmm...
How... How do I deal with this?
I don't know if I should hug her too...
We're dating...
No, but she's drunk and passed out...
Good night.
He became his own man...
- Want me to take you to the station? - No, we're good here.
I wondered what she was like. She's a nice girl.
I received something nice yesterday.
So, what did you two talk about while I was gone yesterday?
Nothing...
I was just telling her about all of your ex-girlfriends.
Huh!? That was unnecessary...
You have always been so popular.
- It really is the face. - I don't know.
Take good care of her.
I will.
- Ms. Sanada, let's go! - Yes!
- You're welcome anytime. - Yes.
- Thank you so much for your help. - I didn't do anything to help...
- Let's go, Ms. Sanada. - Yes.
Huh? It's your father.
Yeah, it really is!
- Lies, you were definitely crying. - I didn't cry...!
Why are these two together...?
That guy next to him, was he the customer from yesterday?
Wasn't your father in the hospital?
Ms. Sanada, we have a train to catch, so let's go.
- Yes. - Let's go!
Please give my regards to his father as well.
I will. Be careful.
- Yes. - Let's go!
Huh... That's your son on board.
Right?
Huh? Honey... Honey!
He almost made it in time.
My father always fails at the crucial moment.
- No, he's a wonderful father. - Wonderful?
Yes, very much so.
That one?
I love it.
Oh, wonderful...
It's gonna end soon...
I was so happy that I forgot
that this love
was just a limited time love until my
cuteness would expire...
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