01x07 - Fireworks, but No Embrace

[bunniefuu]

Did anything happen

between you and your wife?

What do you mean?

Well, you rushed here during break time.

I think you are avoiding her.

I'm not.

In fact,

Akari is quite normal after that happened.

This will work on that fellow.

Soyne spell.

Sleep?

No, not sleep.

He's talking about the spell.

I didn't expect this many.

It's going to take a while.

Are you bringing these to the garbage bin?

It must be heavy. Let us help.

Peace.

Ohashi, Takamiya!

Thank you.

Leave it to us.

This is a piece of cake for Sachi.

Hey, you are helping too.

By the way, how could they

leave these to you? That's too much.

I'm quite free so I said yes.

You are being too kind.

Hey, the one with a hunchback.

Come.

She's calling you.

You.

Otaku first.

-Both of you come.

-That's you.

-Both of you are hunchbacked.

-No.

Hurry up and help Sakurazaka.

Shiori…

Really?

Can hunchback help too?

Of course.

We'll leave it to you then.

Throwing away garbage is life.

Throwing away garbage is my universe.

Throwing away garbage

is like paying for online games.

This guy's future is worrying.

Come on. Stop zoning out.

Akari's husband, help us.

Yes!

How should we allocate the task?

I'll take one of these three

and Mr. Spectacle will take two.

Okay.

Okay. I'll go with both of them.

The largest one, I'll leave

to Sakurazaka and Mr. Hunchback.

Takamiya, please

take that with me.

JIRO SUFFERED A NEAR-DEATH TRAUMA

Hey, what's wrong with you?

Diarrhea?

The nearest toilet is in the stadium.

It's my heart…

My bad.

People generally don't like to do it

with people of the opposite sex, right?

You can come with me then.

Thank you.

This is…

JOSUI RYOKUCHI PARK

Delicious.

This new product is tasty.

-Right?

-Really?

It's delicious.

This is amazing.

-Well…

-Well…

I am going to take a long time.

Sachi, you can go first.

No, I'm not going to talk

about something easy either.

-I can tell you later.

-Well, so can I.

No… Me too.

Play rock paper scissors then.

-Rock paper scissors.

-Rock paper scissors.

-You'll go first.

-You'll go first.

Akari.

I have a question.

To be honest,

what do you think about Yakuin?

You've been avoiding it,

but it's impossible

that you didn't feel anything for him.

That, I…

Finally, she's not denying it.

I understand.

After all, we are best friends.

Looking at you now makes me feel bad.

Akari, how about Minami?

You used to be so excited

when you saw his name

on the attendance list.

Minami seems

to be getting along with Sakurazaka.

I'm only getting in their way.

There's no such thing.

Everyone is pretending in the course.

But…

Listen.

I'm not saying that

you can't fall in love with Virgin,

but I don't want you

to just go with the flow.

Exactly.

Even if Yakuin's wife isn't you,

who knows he might

feel the same about that girl too?

Calm down and think about it.

Even if it isn't me… Really?

Akari.

Cheer up.

Yeah.

Don't be so hesitant.

You don't necessarily have

to choose between them.

It's tickling, girls.

Bye.

See you tomorrow.

See you tomorrow.

Hey, Virgin and Sakurazaka,

are not seeing each other, right?

Who knows.

But it seems like

something happened between them.

Akari doesn't know

about Sakurazaka's thoughts, right?

If Akari does think Virgin is better,

how would it be?

There's nothing wrong with that.

It's not like she has to give up

just because of Sakurazaka.

Instead, I hope she'd think

more about herself.

Akari cares too much about others,

she should look at it more simply.

Sachi.

It'd be great if there's something

that forces Akari to make a decision.

I want to do my best and help her.

Is there anything I can do for her?

OHORI PARK FIREWORKS FESTIVAL

-This is it!

-This is it!

Hey, this is too loose.

Tie tightly so that

only a finger can barely fit.

Pay attention and tie properly.

Even if you say so…

Virgin.

It has nothing to do with that.

Come on.

There's no need to wear a yukata.

What?

Minami is coming.

How could I wear my usual clothes?

Even if Tenjin is going,

you are not going to walk together.

A girl must stay alert all the time.

Well, you don't in front of me.

Does it mean she doesn't take me as a man?

That incident happened in the morning too.

She let her guard down.

If I untie this right now,

you'll be left with only underwear.

Do you get it or not?

Hey, which one do you think…

Wait. What did you do?

Nothing.

You are not looking into my eyes.

Please do not mind me.

Please do it properly.

This is related to my relationship.

Next, this one.

Which one do you like?

Don't tell me both are good.

I don't know.

This ribbon looks nice.

So childish.

Well, except this.

Then don't ask me.

Minami is different from you.

He likes something more mature.

I choose this. Please do it for me.

Yes. As your order.

Why would I…

Hey, are you jealous?

I'm not.

Really? That's not cute.

Then you can watch

the fireworks alone from the balcony.

By that time,

Minami and I must be enjoying ourselves.

Fine. Hurry up.

Right.

Don't call me if you're lonely,

I'm having fun with Minami.

This fellow…

The most difficult part is done.

Next, all you need is

to tuck in the edges.

Bring it to the front and--

-Please help me with that.

-What?

Problem?

No, nothing.

Please hold your stomach in.

That's rude.

Then… I'm touching then.

What are you talking about?

What am I talking about?

The yukata is thin so I can feel it.

Soft and warm.

She's so tiny that I feel like

she'll break if I touch her.

Darn it.

Why am I the only one who cares so much?

I suck.

Akari, are you okay?

I'm fine.

Thanks, Jiro.

You look adorable.

This is not a winning underwear,

but a winning yukata.

It suits you.

Light blue is the right choice.

Thank you.

Natsumi looks good in pink too.

Akari always compliments me. I love it.

I compliment you too.

Yes, I love it.

Tenjin and his friends are reaching.

Friends? Do you mean Terafune?

Yes.

We already talked

to everyone except Minami,

so it's perfect.

Amazing, Akari.

What? Did you tell everyone?

This is embarrassing.

Why are you shy now?

We all know you get excited

when you see Minami.

Right. That's why no one pursues you.

Really?

It's fine, Akari.

Wouldn't it be nice

if you can get closer to him?

Don't surrender yet.

Everyone is with you.

You look cute in a yukata too.

Exactly. Be confident.

Yukata.

Jiro helped me with this yukata.

I want to show Minami this yukata.

If I become more fond of Minami

and just look at him every day,

will I be able to live more comfortably

with Jiro as husband and wife,

and cheer for his relationship?

Thank you.

I'll try.

Takamiya.

Where is Minami?

-Sorry.

-Sorry.

Hey. What's happening?

Explain.

Well… He is called

to the workplace to support operations.

There are a lot of customers

because of the firework festival.

He's a good guy

and we couldn't stop him.

If Tenjin isn't here,

then everything is wrong.

You are right. Sorry.

Let's forget the promise

that I'm introducing girls to you.

-Takamiya!

-Takamiya!

Watanabe, I'm so sorry.

It's okay.

By the way,

so sorry to involve you in this.

Thank you, Terafune.

Well…

Let me buy you some food to apologize.

What do you want to eat?

How about we walk around--

Enough. Get lost.

Takamiya.

Three yakisobas, two takoyaki,

and three candy apples.

Cancel the promise with this food.

Takamiya.

Thank you so much.

-7,30 pm…

-Hey, get lost.

-…Terafune, the flirter is arrested.

-Let me go.

-Next, we'll interrogate him.

-Damn it.

Stop it.

So Terafune has a crush on her.

I'm sorry, Akari.

I said I'd create an opportunity for you,

but it ended up like this.

Thank you.

I appreciate that.

Ask the boys to get some desserts.

You're right, let's go.

Wait for us.

I'm wearing a yukata

because I thought Minami was coming.

I made an effort to wear makeup,

and spend more time styling my hair.

I thought this would be my chance.

I thought something

might change if I saw Minami.

The moment I knew Minami was not coming,

why did I feel relieved?

I like Minami.

I shall pursue him like I used to.

I shall pretend to be a loving couple

with Jiro like we used to be.

But,

when I think of that, I…

I think it's scary.

I know that neither of them like me,

once I've made up my mind, then I won't…

Terafune, just give up.

No, Watanabe says she likes fish.

She means she likes to eat fish.

No way.

Why am I giving up?

Everyone is supporting me.

I should do my best too.

Right. I can go to his workplace.

Look.

Hey, isn't that guy super handsome?

Is he a celebrity?

The girl next to him seems

to be his girlfriend.

Minami.

Didn't he say he was going to work?

Should I just give up?

Why?

I've been working so hard.

Sorry to keep you waiting, Akari.

Freshly baked sponge cupcakes.

What's wrong?

You don't look right.

Am I?

Sorry, I feel like…

It could be I'm not used to

wearing a yukata, I feel suffocated.

-Really?

-Akari, I think you should go home.

Anyway, Minami is not coming.

Right.

Let's find another chance.

Thank you.

There are a lot of people.

Maybe it's better

to go another way. Sorry.

The closest route

to the supermarket is through the shrine.

I'll go this way to my workplace then.

I'm sorry for bothering you

to do the grocery shopping.

I'll get the heavy stuff tomorrow.

It's okay. Leave it to me.

Furthermore, we are a couple.

We should work hard for each other.

This will affect

your college screening test too.

You've been a big help.

Thank you.

Be careful.

Firework festival…

I wonder if Jiro is going.

Damn.

I might catch a cold after the shower.

I'm having fun with Minami.

Are they having fun right now?

Akari.

But how do they define having fun?

Kissing?

Holding hands, hugging, and kissing.

We've done the same thing.

But only Tenjin can be her boyfriend?

How about me?

If we switched partners,

and I'm not her fake husband anymore,

who am I…

A friend?

No, just a classmate.

We've been living together for so long.

Is there really nothing left

once we are no longer a couple?

Compared to Tenjin, obviously I…

I did everything before him.

No. Who do I think I am?

Disgusting!

Come on, who is calling

when I'm in a bad mood?

CALLING

AKARI WATANABE

Since she's the one calling,

supposedly, I can answer, right?

Hello.

Hello. Akari?

Jiro…

What's wrong?

After all, I…

Where are you now?

Where are you?

I'll go to you.

Jiro… I'm sorry.

Jiro.

Come on. I'm running now.

Tell me, where are you?

Why did she hang up?

Wait…

Wait a minute.

CALLING

AKARI WATANABE

Pick up.

Akari…

Sorry. I ran home.

You helped me put on my yukata.

I'm sorry.

Everyone is working so hard to help me.

Guys, I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

You're back.

You're back, Akari.

I'm home, Jiro.

Sachi and Natsumi complimented my yukata.

Luckily I wore it.

But won't the obi belt

make you feel uncomfortable?

Since you're home, take it off.

Sexual harassment.

-That's annoying.

-What…

That's not what I mean.

Do I look cute in a yukata?

After dressing your wife, how do you feel?

I think ribbon suits you better.

You are covering your shyness again.

Are you still throwing tantrums?

Are you jealous?

I don't know.

Hey, what is it?

Lend me your hand.

Wait.

What?

-Well…

-It's fine.

What is it?

You can tie a ribbon.

Any way you like.

Fine…

Hey, are you done?

The fireworks are ending. You suck.

Annoying.

This is my second time tying.

Damn it.

What? Did you fail?

No. What's the next step?

I can't understand no matter

how many times I read it.

There are video tutorials.

Give me that.

So close.

No… It's not.

Hey, let go.

Jiro.

Call my name.

If you call my name,

I feel like I can keep going.

Sometimes I might lose confidence

in myself.

Akari.

Again.

Akari.

Again.

Akari.

So pretty.

Cute.

Amazing. But what is that? Peach?

Heart. It's a heart.

Upside down.

Jiro.

Thank you

for not asking what happened today.

After all, we are husband and wife,

we should help each other.

I didn't ask because I don't want to.

I'll support her with Tenjin.

But…

It's upside down again.

When I heard Akari crying on the phone,

and when I knew she was back at home,

why would I feel relieved?

The timing might be bad this time,

but there'll be a firework festival

this year and next year too.

Thank you.

We are husband and wife

that vowed to be together for life,

but there is no "next year" for us.

Watching fireworks on this balcony

will definitely be the first and last time

we watch the fireworks together.

I prepared a yukata too.

That is surprising.

You shouldn't be surprised.

Amazing. It's amazing.

Unfortunately, she is taken.

Well, I was prepared too.

So pretty. Amazing.