01x05 - Episode 5

[bunniefuu]

Ta-da!

Wow...

It's so beautiful.

Did you see that? It must've
jumped like 10 meters high.

Woo-hoo!

Looks like we can go in here.

I think I'll go take a look.

Amazing.

How is it?

Your face is hilarious.

Huh?

So funny.

I didn't even see any moray eels.

What about the moray eels?

Maybe they just don't like you.

You were definitely talking
trash about me just now.

No, I wasn't.

Here, Shiono, look this way.

- Okay.
- Give me a bigger smile.

I am smiling.

Not enough.

Smile a little more.

Say cheese.

Not bad.

How many pictures are you going to take?

Wow, that's amazing.

Yeah.

Ah.

There's a turtle over there.

Oh.

It's huge.

It really is.

I heard that one over
there is about 30 years old.

Yeah.

And this one here is around 50.

Really?

So cute.

The Japanese name for spotted garden eels comes
from them looking like the Japanese Chin dog.

Despite how they look,
they fight fiercely over territory.

Huh, really?

Oh.

Jellyfish, jellyfish.

Jellyfish are over 95% water.

I heard they have no
brains and no emotions.

Huh?

I'd love to just empty my mind
and drift around like that.

What are you talking about?

So cute.

Oh, aren't those penguins?

I think penguins might be my favorite.

Penguins have complex
interpersonal relationships too.

No, wait, complex
"inter-penguin" relationships.

Complex inter-penguin relationships?

They actually cheat and
have affairs quite often.

Their relationships are pretty dramatic.

Huh, really?

Wow.

Shiono, you sure know a lot.

Do you really like aquariums?

No, this is my first time
here since I grew up.

But you know so much.

I looked it up beforehand.

Because I wanted Takoi-san
to have a good time.

Huh?

I thought it'd be nice to
make some good memories.

After all, it's a date
with someone important.

A... a date?

This is a date, right?

Isn't it?

A date...

This definitely counts as a date, right?

Yeah.

"Duty First, Kiss Later"

[Episode 5]

Ah...

Hmm?

These are limited-edition pens.

Oh, you're right.

I think I'll buy one too.

Should I get one for you as well?

Ah, no need. You probably
don't need one either.

At our age, using matching
items is just too embarrassing.

Here.

This is for Takoi-san.

Thanks.

It feels like we're a high school couple.

That's hilarious.

When you asked me out,

I was actually relieved.

Huh?

How should I put it...

I was actually really happy.

Hey, hurry up!

Ah.

Look, those two are holding hands.

Alright, stop staring, stop staring.

Ah.

Ah... there's a huge one here.

Look.

You're right.

See?

Ah...

It feels so therapeutic.

Really?

Yeah.

That's good.

I want to come again.

Want to go grab a bite?

Hmm...

What's wrong?

Nothing, I'm just a little
worried about Kamekichi.

Oh, I see.

So... if you don't mind,

Hmm?

Eat up.

I went to see your friends today.

Even saw a huge one.

Ah, please take care of that side too.

Okay.

Like this?

Yeah.

Like this... no.

What is this?

What?

No, I mean that shape.

I'm not very good at this kind of stuff.

Yeah, I figured.

But once this stuff is cooked,

doesn't it all taste the same?

You're just making excuses.

Wait... wait a sec.

Damn it.

Sigh...

No.

Uh...

I'd give it a 25 out of 100.

Huh?

Isn't that a bit too harsh?

Eat it while it's hot.

Sure.

Let's dig in.

Mmhmm.

It's good.

Let me ask you something.

Don't you get sick of
eating this every day?

Not at all.

Let's dig in.

Mmhmm.

Delicious.

But eating it every day
must get boring, right?

When you like something,

you never get sick of it no
matter how much you eat, right?

Huh?

Even if you have it every day,

you won't get sick of it if you like it.

That's...

I see.

So that's how it is.

Yeah.

Mmhmm.

Mmhmm.

You've got some on your face.

Sorry.

So cute.

Huh?

What's cute about it?

I'm a middle-aged man.

You being clumsy is cute too.

I'm not clumsy.

Are you blushing?

I am not blushing.

- So cute.
- What's cute about it?!

You're cute when you're mad too.

Are you messing with me?

Let me try cooking it again.

It's all the same no matter what you use.

I'll cook a perfect one for you to see.

Really?

Just you wait.

- No...
- Ah, you messed up right away.

Wait a sec.

No, it's over here.

And you haven't even
added the green onions yet.

Ah...

[Yama-no-michi Police Station]

Huh, transferred?

Yeah, you're being transferred to
headquarters starting next month.

Congratulations.

Got it.

Oh, Shiono.

Good work today.

Good work.

What's up?

Oh, this?

Shiraishi asked me to help organize.

And told me to clean up while I'm at it.

He sure knows how to boss people around.

Hmm?

Takoi-san, are you free tonight?

Oh, of course I do.

I have something I want to tell you.

I see.

Want to go to our usual spot?

It's Wednesday today.
There shouldn't be many regulars around.

Okay.

See you later then.

Yeah.

I was just here last week.

Why do I have to be the one doing this?

I've really had enough.

Need a hand?

Huh, what's up?

Since when are you so considerate?

Shiono.

Yeah?

Help me with the top part too.

Thanks.

I'll leave this to you from now on.

Hey, Shiono.

Sure, if I'm still around.

Huh?

I'm heading to the
Criminal Affairs Division.

Okay.

Takoi-san.

Yeah?

This is so cute.

Huh?

Oh, this?

Don't tell me you two bought matching ones?

Huh?

Matching ones.

What?

Did you two go on a trip together?

Yeah, you could say that.

Nice, very nice.

So you bought matching ones?

Wow, what matching things did you buy?

Ah, it's nothing.

So cute.

Wait, did you get matching
ones with your girlfriend?

No.

But it's really surprising.

Using matching items like this.

It's so unlike Chief Takoi.

- Come on, Takoi-san.
- How rare.

Sometimes I just feel
like using stuff like this.

Don't get the wrong idea.

Someone gave it to me,
so I just started using it.

Really?

- I'm telling you.
- Highly suspicious.

- You're not a student.
- Your face says it all.

Who uses matching stuff at your age?

- Takoi-san.
- Is that so?

Here's the certificate you asked for.

Please get this signed for me.

Okay.

I'll be going now.

Alright, back to work.

Something on your mind?

Huh?

Thinking about Shiono?

What?

You two seem pretty close.

It's fine.

I haven't told anyone.

Heh.

You finally found a good catch.

What are you talking about?

That guy is a total handful.

What are you saying?

You're not much different yourself.

True that.

Congratulations.

Oh.

Huh? So you do have a cute side.

Cute, my foot.

It's just a huge hassle.

Showing off your romance.

Oh, welcome.

It's so hot!

Huh?

Strange, don't you guys usually
go somewhere else on Wednesdays?

Oh, heard they're closed today.

We had no choice but to come here.

What do you mean, "no choice"?

Ah, two draft beers.

Coming right up.

Oh man.

Ah, right, Takoi.

I heard you used that ticket.

Huh?

I heard.

You were at the aquarium with a guy.

My friend saw you.

I thought you'd ask a girl out.

Don't tell me you've
finally switched to guys?

Wait, seriously?

Hey, Takoi.

Did you come out of the closet?

- Oh, for real?
- Did you get a boyfriend?

Maybe he really is into guys now.

- Then just give it a try.
- No way, that's too hard to swallow.

- Yeah, that's a bit too intense.
- This is huge.

- Guys are fine too.
- You caught me?

Huh?

Actually, I can swing that way too.

Just kidding.

- What the hell?
- What was that about?

You totally had us fooled.

As if that's possible.

What if I really was?

What would you do?

No, no way.

I'm kidding, just kidding.

Takoi.

I just saw Shiono looking lonely.

So I asked him out.

How could I ever date a guy?

Don't think of me as some creep.

Then hurry up and get a girlfriend.

I know, I know.

That's why I'm telling you to find a woman.

Takoi-san.

- Stop messing with me.
- You're the one who bluffed us.

- No, listen to me.
- You have to take responsibility.

Thanks.

What?

Whether it's to yourself.

Or to others.

Don't say such degrading things.

What's up with Shiono?

He's not returning my calls.

What are you doing?

If someone sees you in a place like this.

You won't be able to drink anymore, right?

Alright.

- Anyway, let's head back first.
- I'm giving up.

Huh?

I don't want to do this anymore.

About us kissing.

And me saying I like you.

Please forget all of it.

I'm being transferred.

What?

I'm transferring to headquarters.

So isn't this perfect?

What do you mean, "perfect"?

Even if you transfer, it's not like
we'll be too far to see each other.

- Why the sudden change?
- You think I'm disgusting, don't you?

Don't you?

"How could I ever date a guy?"

"I just saw him looking lonely,
so I asked him out."

"Don't think of me as some creep."

Whatever others say.

Or how they see me, I don't care.

It has absolutely nothing to do with me.

But.

If even Takoi-san says things like that.

It really hurts.

No, about that.

I'm sorry.

But that was the only
thing I could say at the time.

I was afraid that talking about it in that
situation would make you uncomfortable.

And ruin the mood.

I'm really sorry, um.

This isn't about apologizing.

At the end of the day.

I'm just not the one you want.

To you.

I'm ultimately not the right person.

I'm sorry for forcing you to
go along with me until now.

I've been really happy lately.

Goodbye, Takoi-san.

[Next Episode]
Can you do it?

Can you kiss me right here?

Shiono is getting transferred.

Once he leaves, it'll be hard
for you two to see each other.

Go find someone you can proudly show off.

And have a normal relationship.

I think that suits you better.

Chief Takoi.

Shiono!

That guy Shiono is definitely
going to climb the ranks.

Hey, you're way too tense.

Loosen up a bit.