01x03 - Episode 3

[bunniefuu]

I can't make it to Hamamatsu this week.

What's wrong?

Nothing, just a bit busy with work and stuff.

Then how about I come to you instead?

I can take care of dinner.

But I probably won't be able to make time

Chihiro-chan

Okay then, I'll contact you later.

Is she subtly saying

she doesn't want me to come?

She said she has a lot of things to do.

Does it mean I'll be in the way if I go?

Chihiro-chan

No, no, no.

Of course there are male colleagues at the company,

there are so many men on Earth in the first place

That person calls her Chihiro-chan.

Why does he call another man's wife so intimately?

Even as her husband, I still use honorifics.

Come to think of it

I have absolutely no idea what

Chihiro-san's social circle is like.

Let alone her social circle

I don't even know what kind of movies,

colors or music she likes.

Although she always eats happily.

But what does she like the most?

She can't possibly regret marrying me, right?

No, no, no.

Chihiro-san wouldn't be that kind of person.

I need to calm down

Or maybe I got married without knowing anything about her?

Only to find out she's not what I imagined.

Is this what they call "frogification phenomenon"?

Please no!

This is going to make me overthink everything.

That's a problem.

Okay.

Thanks for your hard work

It's supposed to be a day off today,

thank you all for coming.

There's no way around it,

the client suddenly changed their request.

Besides, we get to eat after we finish, right?

Of course, let's think about what we want to eat first.

Yay

[I just arrived at Tokyo Station.]

[Why did you suddenly come over?]

[Because I really wanted to see you.]

[A sizzling new life for newlyweds]

[Zero days dating, let's get married first and then fall in love]

I came here on a whim.

[I can leave at 4 PM, can you come to my company?]

Do I look weird?

What should I do? Now I'm getting nervous.

Kenta-san.

Chihiro-san.

Why did you suddenly come here?

Uh, sorry, this

Ah, the barbecue guy with glasses.

Barbecue?

This is my superior, Fushimi-san.

And my colleagues, Kanae-san and Mana-san.

I'm Mana.

I'm Kenta Fukuyama.

My wife rely on all of you for help.

Likewise.

Chihiro-san takes very good care of us.

It's an honored to meet the legendary husband in person.

Huh? Rumors?

It's rare to have this opportunity.

Would you like to join us for dinner?

Fushimi-san is treating us today.

I came here on a whim

But thank you for the kind invitation.

Chihiro-san, please take your time enjoy the meal.

This meal is an apology to them for

having to work overtime today on a holiday.

Is there anything you'd like to eat?

Something I want to eat

Sorry

This

Raw meat?

Yes.

I brought plenty of ice packs.

That's not the issue.

But

How many times have you come here?

I'm not telling you.

I can smell something delicious.

Excuse me.

This is my friend, Toda.

- It's nice to meet you, I'm Toda.

- It's nice to meet you too.

Here, a small gift, there's wine inside.

Thank you.

- This seems expensive.

- I'm Fushimi.

I'm Shimada. Nice to meet you.

Sorry for calling you over so suddenly.

It really was very sudden.

Fushimi-san asked me to invite a friend

But I'm grateful you invited me.

Fushimi-san, here's the wine I just received.

Finally, I get to meet Chihiro-san in person.

Don't look! Stop staring at her.

Okay, okay

I was startled when he suddenly took out the raw meat.

You're right. I thought your husband was quite wild.

No

Does he usually carry raw meat around?

Mana-san, it's not like that.

But he seems really skilled at it.

So this is what Chihiro-san is

like when she talks to girls.

Is this your first time seeing it?

Yeah.

So new and cute.

That sounds amazing.

The aroma of the spices is fantastic!

What's this dish called?

It's called smoked chicken.

It totally screams barbecue!

It definitely feels authentic.

But surprisingly, this dish is easy to make.

I used chicken thighs this time.

You can use chicken drumsticks too.

Sprinkle salt, pepper, garlic paste

and chili powder on the meat.

Add thyme, nutmeg, and Jamaican pepper.

Then drizzle with olive oil.

Rub all the seasonings evenly into the meat.

Smells so good.

I'm drooling already!

Great.

Just keep an eye on the heat and cook it slowly.

This tastes amazing!

You can add other spices to suit your taste.

Like cilantro or cinnamon

I wonder if my house has any.

It smells amazing!

It goes really well with beer.

But jerk chicken is Jamaican cuisine.

Adding some lemon-lime soda would be great too.

I went out of my way to bring wine,

but it might be a waste with this strong flavor.

Kenta-san, you really love barbecue.

Yes.

I usually grill in my backyard.

Grilling with charcoal allows you

to cook the ingredients thoroughly.

It cooks quickly and won't burn the surface.

It locks in the flavorful amino acids of the meat.

Men who are too stubborn about things

will be troublesome when they get older.

So you were planning to grill with charcoal?

Uh well

Kenta, I think it's almost done.

Yeah.

I'm starving!

It's ready!

It's the jerk chicken.

- I've been waiting forever!

- It looks delicious!

Try some lime too.

I've already cut it up for everyone.

Thank you! You're so handsome!

- Let me cut that for you.

- Thank you.

I'll cut Chihiro-san's portion.

Thank you.

This looks so good!

Let's raise our glasses.

To celebrate Chihiro-san and Kenta's marriage!

And to everyone meeting each other today

Cheers!

Congratulations

Thank you

I'm starting!

So good.

This is really delicious.

The outside is crispy and fragrant.

The inside is juicy.

This is devilishly delicious!

The spices are amazing!

I can't stop drinking this beer.

All the fatigue from the day is gone.

This is seriously delicious!

It's pickled vegetables.

Everyone, please try some.

Pickled okra and myoga ginger is pretty rare, isn't it?

It's so good!

Did you come up with this yourself?

Well, actually

I had it at a creative cuisine

restaurant I used to go to with him.

If you're free, let's all go together next time!

How do you make this?

Just blanch it in hot water.

While it's still hot

Pickle it in a mixture of rice vinegar, sugar, and salt.

It can be stored for about a month.

Can you teach us some other time-saving recipes?

Being married and juggling

housework and work must be tough.

It is.

Is Kanae-san getting married soon?

It's not just Kanae

Both of them have partners.

Yes.

I see.

That's a shame.

You're treating this like a matchmaking event!

Marriage hunting failed.

- No, I wasn't

- That's harsh to say it failed!

It's gone.

When did you finish it?

Let's open this next bottle then.

Cheers

Everyone, the rice ba*ls are ready!

- That's awesome!

- Happy.

I was just craving some rice.

And there are so many flavors, that's amazing!

This tastes really good.

Actually, I still don't know what kind

of rice ball filling Chihiro-san likes best

You guys really got married without

knowing anything about each other.

Yes.

So

I'm really looking forward to getting to know her better.

Hear that? That's so touching!

That's so precious

So, what kind of filling does Chihiro-san like?

I like salmon.

I've remembered it, your favourite filling.

Thank you.

Help yourselves.

I want mentaiko.

[Spicy cod roe]

I want tuna mayonnaise.

Fushimi-san, would you like some pickled plums?

I'll take some salmon too.

Oh, do you want some sake?

No, not sake. Salmon and mackerel.

Actually, the whole company is curious

What kind of man could have

captured the heart of our icy beauty?

We've all been guessing if he's a doctor or a lawyer

Or maybe a super handsome tech CEO?

Some even say he has a yacht overseas.

How did the rumor even start?

But none of that really matters

Because you're willing to cook such delicious food

And you even pay attention to what she likes to eat.

You two are truly the best couple.

Thank you.

Watching the two of you

makes me feel so much lighter.

It makes me realize that marriage

doesn't have to be bound by tradition.

You're right.

Even deciding not to get married is a valid path.

That's true.

You two don't see each other very often.

So you can keep that fresh, new couple feeling going.

Is it okay to delegate the cleanup

and enjoy the wine yourself?

Aren't you drinking too?

I just didn't want to interrupt them.

Seeing them so innocent, I feel a bit awestruck.

Excuse me.

Could you please pass me the grill pan?

I was worried at first that he might

be scammed and even warned him.

Chihiro isn't like that.

Finding out she married someone with an unknown background,

without even dating first

That's what worried me.

What if he turned out to be a terrible person?

Kenta isn't like that.

Thank you.

Actually, I have a pretty good idea

The moment he chose his partner

I knew she must be a wonderful woman.

Me too!

Maybe we

are just lonely because the people we care about

are paired up with strangers.

Maybe.

You can really drink!

It's just that good.

To be called in last minute

and still have such good wine prepared

Yes, call me a man of refined taste.

It's a shame this taste won't be

useful for today's matchmaking event.

What about you, Fushimi-san?

What do you mean?

Do you already have a partner?

What are you talking about

Looks like the red wine is running out again.

Thank you for the hospitality.

It was delicious!

If I have the chance,

I'd love to visit your place in Hamamatsu.

You're most welcome.

I haven't been there yet either.

Is that so?

Fukuyama-san,

Yes.

Please take good care of Chihiro.

Yes, likewise.

Well, we should be going now.

Okay.

Excuse us.

See you another time!

- Goodbye,

- Yamaguchi-san and Fukuyama-san, see you another time!

Be careful on your way home.

Good night

Chihiro-san

I'm sorry for suddenly showing up today.

But I'm happy.

And I'm glad everyone could meet you.

Thank you.

Well, the last Shinkansen train is about to depart.

Let me walk you to the station.

No, it's already dark outside.

Then I'll walk you to the convenience store.

I was just thinking of getting some ice cream.

Okay.

Actually, I

wanted to go on a date with you.

And it's also true that I wanted ice cream.

I see.

Kenta-san, why did you suddenly come today?

This morning, I was by myself in front of the grill

something I used to do every day when I was single.

But after learning the joy of

sharing food with someone you like

I suddenly really wanted to see your

happy face as you eat delicious things.

And

I

I was thinking that you might regret marrying me.

Why would you think that?

I'm sorry.

Maybe it's because I'm not confident in myself.

Let's make a promise.

From now on,

we should express our feelings to each other.

You're right.

We are married

That's right.

Right.

What kind of onigiri do you like best?

I like grilled onigiri.

You're really going to grill them?

Yeah.

Mix the rice with soy sauce and mirin.

Heat a flat pan with sesame oil.

Brush them with soy sauce while grilling

until they're crispy on the outside.

You're making me hungry just talking about it!

I'll make some for you.