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Come on, Taiga!

Don't fall behind!

Keep up or you'll lose!

Even if our ace runner buys us time, there's no point

if everyone else wastes it.

Taiga.

You're off the team.

- Man, that's brutal. - Poor guy.

He didn't make it after all.

‪TANOMI

So you're going to tour properties together?

Yeah. We're going on our next day off.

You don't waste any time, huh?

It's not what you're thinking.

I'm only going for moral support.

Are you stupid?

You think she'd tour properties with a guy who's not her parent or boyfriend?

You think so?

- Shige. - Huh?

Taiga is about to get a girlfriend.

- Noa! It's not like that! - I didn't expect that.

Like I said, it's not like that.

And plus, even if it was,

our relationship wouldn't go anywhere.

Why?

She's an international student from Korea,

so she shouldn't be with someone like me.

Someone like you?

I mean…

Someone with no future.

So you're saying

that a restaurant employee is going to accompany you?

Yes, um…

Kind of like a Japanese advisor.

Taiga isn't suspicious at all.

He came with me out of the kindness of his heart.

‪KAEDE REAL ESTATE

All right.

Well then, let me suggest some properties that might fit your taste.

Thank you.

I picked out a few that fit your requirements.

In your case,

the trickiest part is that you have to move out in one year.

Well, why don't we take a tour of them first?

Well…

You're leaving in a year, huh?

Yes.

If I can actually graduate, that is.

My student visa is going to expire,

so I can't stay in Japan unless I start working.

Oh, your visa?

Wow, that's amazing.

Amazing?

What about it is amazing?

Well, just talking about visas and stuff

is amazing from my point of view.

It's like you're talking about a whole different world.

There's nothing amazing about it.

International students all stay here with student visas,

and go back to Korea once they graduate.

I see…

Of course…

Before that,

I hope I can cross things off my bucket list.

Bucket list?

Yes.

A list of things that I want to do before I die.

One item on my bucket list

is to try every kind of Japanese convenience store snack.

I see.

Interesting.

Why don't you make one too?

What?

I don't think that's necessary.

You agree, right Noa?

But your daughter is in middle school, right?

Then I guess she'd want a new device.

As long as I can make a call, that's enough for me.

They're all the same, no?

They are not all the same.

The image quality and stuff are different.

You think so?

So your labor right now is going to turn into your daughter's smartphone?

That's right. It's ridiculous.

I wish she'd just keep using the one she's used to.

I don't know… It's pretty nice but…

What do you think?

- Excuse me. - Yes?

Does a lot of smoke rise up from the restaurants below?

I don't think it'll be a problem,

but I can ask about it.

Okay, thank you.

The placement of the exhaust fans might be an issue.

I didn't notice that at all.

Oh, Taiga.

- Can I ask you something? - Yes.

This room doesn't have a refrigerator or washing machine or anything.

Rooms in Korea usually come with appliances.

Oh really?

Well, it's not like anything is wrong here.

In Japan, this is normal.

Oh, good.

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask me.

Thank you.

These windows are cute!

The kitchen is big too.

I like this place.

This is a really nice place.

I agree. The rent is not too high either.

I like it a lot.

I think my mind is set on this one.

Wait a second.

No issues with the security either.

Thank you for today.

I found a nice place thanks to you.

I didn't do anything.

I'm glad you found a place.

I hope they accept my application.

It'll be fine. I'm sure.

Taiga.

Today, I…

had a lot of fun.

Looking at houses is fun, isn't it?

Um…

STRAWBERRY CARAMEL

This is a thank you gift for today.

Here you go.

Thank you.

Well, see you…

Right…

Well then… See you.

You should give up on Onigiri Man.

We had a good vibe,

so why didn't he ask me out on another date?

Did I do something wrong?

That's not it.

Didn't I tell you before?

Japanese men are extremely reserved

when it comes to expressing their feelings.

Isn't that just your opinion?

Park Rin!

How many times do I have to tell you?

I am a professional content buyer, okay?

I've watched all the movies and dramas to death.

But dramas are just dramas.

What are you saying!

Dramas reflect the culture of that country.

According to my database,

main characters in Japanese dramas are more sensitive.

In many stories, they overthink everything and don't even get together in the end.

Really?

Yes.

Dating someone of a different nationality isn't easy.

So don't try to rush into it unnecessarily.

Yeah?

Park Rin.

If you keep acting like that,

- I will tell your mother. - Don't you dare!

Fine. I'll stop.

I'm here to study, after all.

That's right.

I have to go. Bye!

Enjoy the party.

- How has your mother been lately? - Who knows?

I'm sure she's having fun with a guy, as usual.

It's okay, I'll do it myself.

She'll show up when she feels like it.

You're okay with that?

I don't have any other choice, do I?

More importantly,

are you serious about what you said?

Well, ever since I started, I've been preparing myself

for the possibility of closing the restaurant when I retire.

Hey, if you're going to retire,

why not have Taiga take over?

That would be a lot to ask of him.

You think so?

I didn't pass the contest again.

What about you?

I didn't make it either.

I heard Amane

is going to have her solo exhibition in New York.

She's making figurines too.

Wow.

When you have that much talent,

I bet you don't have to worry about your future.

After graduating, she can just go straight into the professional world.

I have to decide on what to do myself.

Rin, you're going back to Korea and not finding a job over here, right?

For the most part, that's my plan…

I'm so jealous.

Maybe I'll follow you and go to Korea too?

Just kidding.

Thank you for the food.

That's delicious.

What is this dish called?

Today, it's Pacific Barrelfish cooked in a bamboo steamer.

It's a white fish, but it's nice and fatty, right?

When it's freshly caught, the skin is greasy.

Greasy?

Is that different from "slimy"?

Well, it's basically in the same family.

You're so knowledgeable. You're amazing, Master.

A cook should be knowledgeable about his ingredients.

Even when I go to an aquarium, I know almost all the fish there.

Really? Wow.

That reminds me… I haven't been to an aquarium in ages.

Oh really?

You should have someone take you.

Hey.

If you want to, just ask her.

What are you talking about?

You've been staring at her the whole time.

- I was not staring. - You were staring at her like a creep.

You were eavesdropping too, right?

Hurry up and take this chance.

But she said she's going back to Korea in a year.

Even if I ask her to go with me, it'll only trouble her.

Yeah, yeah… Just go!

Um…

Yes?

I overheard that you haven't been to an aquarium.

Yes.

I haven't been to one since I was a child.

If you…

happen to have a day where you have absolutely nothing to do,

- would you like to go to an aquarium-- - Yes.

Huh? Really?

I'd love to go.

Let's go together.

AKINORI: I'M OUT OF MONEY! COME TO THE PACHINKO PARLOR!

Yes.

How is it going?

I'm definitely going to win big.

I know it.

- Really? - Yeah.

No doubt about it.

Please?

Fine…

‪10000 YEN

- Here. - Thank you, Noa.

Let's go eat yakiniku or sushi today.

- All right. I'll look forward to it. - Okay.

- Good luck. - Thanks.

All right!

HOW ABOUT THIS AQUARIUM?

DOES THE 24TH OR 25TH WORK FOR YOU?

AQUA WORLD

It's pretty big.

The sea lion show is once every two hours.

So start with penguins…

And after that…

BIG BRO - I WAS PROMOTED TO SECTION CHIEF

MOM - YOUR HARD WORK PAID OFF

Taiga. You're off the team.

He got an endorsement and he's a reserve?

Are you going to Tokyo to run away?

Are you really sure?

He didn't make it after all.

TICKET

All right.

ITINERARY

PENGUIN POOL - SEA LION SHOW

I'm sorry. Did I make you wait?

Oh, no. Not at all.

Ready to go?

Yes.

Pretty…

Did you want to see any specific fish?

I want to see that thing…

Gaoli.

Kaoli?

Um…

Oh, right. A ray.

A ray?

I want to see the underside of a ray.

Is that called their underside?

It's not?

It looks like a face and it's kind of cute.

They're always smiling.

Let's make sure we see the rays then.

I'll guide you through the facility,

so you just enjoy yourself.

Thank you.

But…

I want to enjoy it with you.

Yes.

Of course, me too.

Wow! Penguins?

Yes. It's a popular attraction, and a lot of them swim in the pool.

I saw it on their homepage, and they were really cute.

- Really? - Yes.

I can't wait to see.

This is the penguin area.

‪HUMBOLDT PENGUIN

Where are the penguins?

They're not here, huh?

Are they on break?

There's a sea lion show. Want to see that?

Sea lions are really smart and cute.

Yeah. I'm excited.

- It's this way. - Okay.

How do you say sea lion in Korean?

Mulgae.

Mulgae?

- We will make an announcement soon. - Mulgae.

We're very sorry.

We apologize.

Excuse me.

We're sorry, but there were some issues with the tank.

So we're trying to repair it now.

What? Oh no…

We're terribly sorry.

What should we do?

This aquarium is famous for their special drink. Want to try it?

- Sounds good. - It's this way.

PENGUIN SODA

How cute!

I'm sorry. We just ran out of the Penguin Soda.

You've got to be kidding. We came here expecting to buy this.

You think it's some joke?

You didn't even do the sea lion show.

I can't believe we had to pay the same entrance fee.

- Let's go. - Yeah.

I'm very sorry.

Hello, can you take our order?

I'm sorry, we're out of our special Penguin Soda.

No worries. Must be tough, huh?

I'm sorry.

It's not going as planned at all.

No…

I appreciate how much thought you put into it.

The sea lion show…

I hope it reopens soon.

BIG BRO

- Give me a second. - Take your time.

Sorry, I was kind of busy.

What's wrong?

Mom fell at home and hurt herself.

What?

Is she all right?

Yeah, they're taking a look at her at the hospital.

It wasn't anything serious.

Thank goodness.

You know,

why aren't you looking after the family?

Why do I have to take time off work?

Sorry…

Whatever… We'll take care of it.

Thank you.

You're not young anymore, so enough of this "self-discovery" stuff.

Bye.

An announcement to all guests.

We are terribly sorry,

but today's sea lion show will be canceled.

An announcement to all guests.

We are terribly sorry,

but today's sea lion show will be canceled.

I wish I could've seen the sea lions with you.

Too bad.

I'm sorry.

This aquarium was supposed to be more fun.

It's not your fault, Taiga.

Well,

I'm used to this, anyway.

Used to what?

Things not going according to plan.

It's true that we've been out of luck this whole day.

But halfway through, I started to wonder, "What's going to happen next?"

And that was actually exciting.

It's not that I don't have a plan.

I just can't seem to follow through with it.

Nothing in my life has ever gone according to plan.

Compared to that,

you are amazing, Rin.

Why is that?

You came to a foreign country on your own,

and you're moving forward toward your dream.

You have the ability to take action,

and you have courage.

Did you try making a bucket list?

What?

I don't have any dreams or anything.

It doesn't have to be something serious like that.

Bucket lists can also help you find goals.

The truth is,

I set up a goal for myself today.

Since you always cook for me,

I wanted to cook for you today.

But it was really hard.

Take a look.

Wow. They're huge.

I thought that might make you happier.

I'm still working on it.

But I did my best.

- Thank you. - Enjoy.

- It's good. - Really?

Yes.

I'm glad.

It's good.

It's really good.

Thank you.

Thank you very much for visiting today.

We will be closing soon.

We look forward to…

Taiga! We don't have to go out of our way!

No! We should see the rays.

They're in the biggest tank.

We're almost there.

‪CREATURES OF OARAI

Excuse me. Can we go inside?

Sorry, we closed it off.

Please, let us in!

Rules are rules. Sorry.

Is there no way? I really want her to see the rays.

We'll leave as soon as we see them.

Once we let a guest in, the employees have to stay behind.

Right…

Sorry for troubling you.

Sorry about that.

Okay, good bye.

Wait, Sir.

I'll go patrol the other areas, so during that time,

you can go inside.

Thank you!

There it is!

Gaoli. Ray.

How cute!

I'm so glad you got to see it.

Wow…

We have this place all to ourselves.

We do.

- Taiga. - Hey…

There is something I want to tell you.

Yes?

- Taiga, I-- - Today,

this date didn't go as planned at all,

and I felt like more and more of a failure.

But when I'm with you,

I feel a weight off my shoulders.

I feel like I can move forward.

I…

like you,

Rin.

Will you please go out with me?

Yes.

Oh, that reminds me.

I'll give this back to you.

Thank you.

But why now?

Because now I don't need an excuse to see you anymore.

Thank you.

I can't believe we're dating!

Oh my god! What do I do?

JUN-HO! BIG NEWS!

‪TANOMI

You'll definitely love this place.

Really?

I can't wait.

I'll leave it up to you. When you're done, I'll taste it.

Okay. Thank you.

- Good evening. - Welcome.

You came?

Taiga, sorry for interrupting your work. Do you have a second?

Yes, he does.

You do.

Jun-ho.

Hello. I'm Kang Jun-ho, Rin's senior.

Nice to meet you.

Jun-ho?

Nice to meet you.

I'm Hase Taiga.

He's been helping me since I was going to college in Korea,

so we've known each other for a long time.

I confide in him a lot. He's like a dependable older brother.

Oh, really? From college?

And this is…

my boyfriend, Taiga.

He looks nice.

Right?

He's a really good cook too.

Let's have drinks together,

and eat Taiga's cooking today.

Rin, I'm sorry.

There's an emergency and I have to go back to work.

But you said you finished work…

There was some kind of trouble and they need me in a hurry.

I'm really sorry.

He said he needs to rush back to work.

What?

I wanted to formally introduce you guys, but…

I'll go now.

Bye.

That's hot!

What's wrong?

Were you dumped by a girl or something?

Yes. Is it that obvious?

Wow, I was right.

What? Why were you dumped? You're so good looking.

Did she have a man already?

You just have to steal her away.

I can't do that.

That would make me the worst type of man…

It's okay! It's okay!

That was delicious.

Your cooking is the best.

Thank you.

You really surprised me today, though.

I didn't think you would bring Jun-ho out of the blue.

What?

I thought it was normal to introduce my boyfriend to my friend.

Was that weird?

Not at all.

I'm happy you introduced me to your senior.

Okay, good.

From now on,

let's tell each other whenever something doesn't feel right.

Of course.

- I promise. - Don't forget it.

There.

The bucket list thing…

I'm thinking of doing it too.

What?

You found a goal?

This.

That's not what a bucket list is.

Really?

A kiss isn't a life goal, is it?

That's true.

You're so funny.

That's embarrassing.

Yeah, it's embarrassing.

But it made me happy.

How embarrassing.

Are you embarrassed?

So cute.

Whatever.

Communication issues, huh?

PREVIEW

Maybe it is difficult for two people

from different backgrounds to be together?

‪THIS DRAMA IS FICTION AND ALL CHARACTERS ‪AND ORGANIZATIONS ARE FICTIONAL

Subtitle translation by: Kiko Morita