01x05 - The Fox Girl and the Phoenix Boy

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This is...

So there's an event going on.

I want this...

It was delicious.

I really enjoyed the meal.

Each piece of bread gives me one point...

Good work, you guys.

-Good work.
-Good work.

Thanks.

I see both of you are already done eating.

Yes.
Are you only having lunch now, Komori?

Yes, I just finished
dealing with an urgent case.

You really like that, Komori.

Yes. After all...

I'm the descendant of a fox spirit!

Good work.

Time to eat.

Aburaage is so delicious!

Your skirt's being lifted up by your tail.

Did you look? Saejima, you pervert!

Hey, that's not fair!
I was forced to see it!

Sheesh...

My ears and tail
keep popping out the minute I lose focus...

Just let them out.

Are you saying you wanna see my underwear?

My gosh!

That's not it!

Then... why?

Because... it's cute.

Eh?

-Your tail.
-Just my tail?

You got my heart racing
for a moment there.

This is why you won't be popular
with the ladies, Saejima.

That's none of your business!

Oh, my noodles are getting soggy.

I didn't say it was only your tail...

Yummy!

I need to collect two points
every day for two weeks to reach my goal.

Take it easy.
No need to go on a bread-buying spree.

But I have to collect
all the points before the event ends!

Good morning, Nyamero.

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ALARM

Is it morning already?

I've got nothing to wear!

My laundry hasn't dried yet!

I'm going out, Nyamero.

I smudged my lipstick!
Doing makeup is such a hassle!

I'm running late!

LET'S TRY THE NEW COFFEE
OH, IT'S TODAY

I'LL BUY IT BEFORE WORK
I'LL GO TOO

SEE YOU AT THE COFFEE SHOP

OKAY

I'm off!

Fuyutsuki.

Good morning.

Good morning.

Let's go.

Yes.

Being a human is so hard...

Morning...

-Good morning.
-Good morning.

You look tired.

You could tell?

I have something for you.

Here you go.

Take one of these,
and you'll have the energy to run 500m.

What do you think?

I feel like I'm full of energy now!

Thank you!

That's good.

Fuyutsuki is so nice...

A free gift?

Morning.

-Good morning.
-Good morning.

A raccoon dog!

What about a fox? Are there no foxes?

What do you have there?

Morning, Saejima!

Free gifts from caramels?
This brings back memories!

I used to collect these as a kid.

Maybe I should start collecting these too.

Even though there are no foxes...

After raccoon dog...

Huh?

A rabbit...

Fuyutsuki?

No, she's having Sukonbu.

Well, we do have
a snack box in the office.

Maybe someone else bought one
and gave it to me.

Another one!

I don't think it's from Himuro...

Who could it be?

Today, it's a dog!

Your desk keeps getting cuter, Komori.

Right?

This is getting more and more fun!

But I've got someone
helping me to collect these.

The Gluco Fairy.

That's a great nickname for them!

Oh, no! I miscalculated!

I won't be able to collect
all the points I need at this pace!

The Gluco Fairy!

My collection is complete!

-Congratulations.
-Congratulations.

Anything is easy-peasy
when an adult goes all out.

Well, I did get half of these
with the help of the Gluco Fairy.

The time spent happily collecting things
with someone is also coming to an end...

Aw, I think I'm going to miss this...

Eh? You got the chick?

-Huh?
-Huh?

I see.

Then, I guess you don't need this one.

You're the Gluco Fairy, Saejima?

What?

I see...

That's great. You got the full set.

Yes...

Oh, right. Did you know?

The seventh collection is coming out!

And this time, there's a fox!

Really?

I wouldn't lie to you about this.

Thanks for telling me.

But why are you being so nice to me?

Why...

Because I like...

Foxes.

I was hoping they would release a fox one.

I... I see...

Well, that still makes me happy...

Will I be able to complete my collection?

The plates are cute, aren't they?

Were you collecting this, too, Fuyutsuki?

I prefer bread for breakfast.

Before I knew it, I had already
collected all of these stickers...

It might be a little hard
for one person to collect all the points.

Maybe we can collect them together.

I never imagined I would get
to complete a collection with Fuyutsuki!

The chick is so cute too.

You're my fairy, Fuyutsuki!

Himuro, it's cold.

Sorry...

This is for you.

What's this?

The prize was a set of two plates,

so I wanted you to have one of them.

GEORGE THE KITTEN

Thank you.

I'll cherish it.

I'm blessed!

Himuro!

And Fuyutsuki!

I need to talk to you about something.

So what's up?

My senior has been really cold toward me.

Are you referring to Otonashi from sales?

Yes...

She used to listen
to everything I would chatter about...

Otonashi!

Otonashi!

Good work!

Here's your coffee!

Otonashi! Where are you going?

-As usual, he's just like a baby bird...
-As usual, he's just like a baby bird...

I wonder
if I've been relying on her too much...

I'm supposed to be helping her...

Otonashi!

Katori?

I'm going to be a man
who will support you for your entire life!

What?

She has been avoiding me
ever since I said that...

-Poor choice of words...
-Poor choice of words...

Himuro, I...

If she hates me, then I might as well die!

Katori...

But you'll come right back, won't you?

You're a phoenix, after all.

Himuro.

I don't think she hates you.

I know you're very serious
about your work.

Really? Do you really think so, Fuyutsuki?

I do.

Fuyutsuki...

Hey, now...

Yes... you're right...

I've revived! I'm a phoenix, after all!

I can't give up just like this!

I'll work even harder
to earn her approval!

You really admire Otonashi.

Of course!

There you are! Katori!

I'm her greatest fan!

Katori...

Oh! Otonashi!

There you go again,
saying misleading things...

That's enough from you! Get back to work!

But I'm on my lunch break right now.

Fine! In any case, I'm heading out.

I'll be back by 6:00 p.m.

I'll go with you.

You stay here!

Yes!

-He really is just like a baby bird...
-He really is just like a baby bird...

Safe trip!

When Otonashi said, "misleading"...

No, that's not true.

I'm serious.

Before I joined the company,

I was a no-name artist
working in my friend's cafe.

We don't have
customers coming in today, either...

Don't cry, Kankodori.

See? We have one customer right there.

Otonashi was a regular at our cafe.

She always came alone.

This is Otonashi. Regarding the case...

Your lunch set.

Your total is 850 yen.

CAFE

Thank you for your patronage!

Thanks! I'll come again!

Then, she left, as swift as the wind.

Such quick speed. Full of vigor and life...

I like her!

Falling for someone because they run fast...

Sounds like a primary school kid...

But after I got to know her better,
I fell even deeper in love with her...

Then...

-I was attracted by her passionate spirit
-I'll be under your care!

...that I joined this company.

It's great to have a lively spirit.

I look forward to working with you.

Katori.

This is no good at all! Redo it!

I'm sorry.

At first, she wasn't too impressed
with me, who was inexperienced.

But I worked hard and persevered.

I'm so sorry.

We sincerely apologize.

Mm. Good job.

Yay! I was praised!

Too bright! Too loud!

But one day...

Umiyama Corporation called off the deal?

What's the reason?

Apparently, our competitor company
Oonami's president's son works there.

No way...

This is quite the trouble we're in...

Oh, no! The mood is too somber...

As a phoenix,
I've got to revive everyone's spirits...

E... Everyone...

Very well.

I'll make them regret cutting us off...

Otonashi?

-Katori!
-Yes!

I'm going to get us new clients.

Follow me!

So... So cool!

She was so fiery!

To think there was someone with a spirit
that burns hotter than a phoenix!

The sales department has it tough.

Indeed...

After that...

This is great! We're back in business!

A case I secured unexpectedly
turned out to be a major deal.

It boosted our decreasing sales so much
that it even surpassed previous records.

Katori, you even managed
to revive our numbers.

As expected of a phoenix.

No, I didn't do much.

It's all thanks
to Otonashi's guidance.

Huh?

Where is she?

Found her!

Otonashi...

Sorry.

No, I was just wondering where you were...

I'm so glad.

I said I would reclaim that contract,

but honestly,
I didn't have much confidence...

I couldn't have done it by myself...

I'm so glad you're here, Katori.

Otonashi...

She has always worked
so much harder than anyone else.

But she was filled with worry and anxiety...

Yet, she still tried her hardest
to face the challenges.

She really is a strong and cool person.

That's why I've decided
I'll follow her for the rest of my life!

It's a great love story.

But...

Even though I tell her I love her
every day, she won't believe me.

Isn't it because you say it every day?

Eh? No way!

Maybe try expressing it
in a different way?

I see...

In that case...

I love you.

My eternal love.

Eternal...

On the contrary,
that doesn't come off very serious.

Doesn't it, Himuro?

Katori... you...

Wait! That's not what I meant!

Wait!

You... It's a misunderstanding...

What misunderstanding?

Himuro took it seriously and got mad...

Does that mean Otonashi will take

this confession seriously too?

This eternal love confession might work!

Thank you, Fuyutsuki!

Himuro! I'm off!

Huh?

Katori is an amusing guy.

He has been a rowdy one
since he was a student.

This will work!

Seriously, that guy is always like this...

Hm...

If only I went to the same school as you.

Going to the same school...

as Fuyutsuki...

Enjoying the prime

of our lives together...

The prime of our lives!

What the heck?

That sounds amazing!

That would've been magnificent!

But...

with how things are now,

it's good too.

Yes.

This moment is...

the prime of my life!

Two tickets

to Nekomiland!

What do you think, Himuro?

Together...