1 00:00:07,430 --> 00:00:10,770 The Santa I work for is tiny and cute. 2 00:00:11,470 --> 00:00:14,240 I'm delivering a bunch of presents again this year! 3 00:00:14,240 --> 00:00:16,590 Let's work hard, reindeer! 4 00:00:17,030 --> 00:00:17,740 Right! 5 00:00:17,870 --> 00:00:22,000 Heave-ho, heave-ho, heave-ho... 6 00:00:20,210 --> 00:00:22,000 Looks heavy. 7 00:00:23,650 --> 00:00:24,650 Santa! 8 00:00:25,320 --> 00:00:26,850 If you don't mind... 9 00:00:32,020 --> 00:00:33,540 Uh, Santa? 10 00:00:34,970 --> 00:00:37,260 I know we're going to be really busy today, 11 00:00:37,260 --> 00:00:39,920 but let's try not to overdo it. 12 00:00:39,920 --> 00:00:42,350 We'll be efficient and avoid overtime. 13 00:00:44,450 --> 00:00:45,300 Well... 14 00:00:45,300 --> 00:00:46,140 Yes? 15 00:00:46,550 --> 00:00:49,770 I wasn't reaching out... for a hug... 16 00:00:50,100 --> 00:00:52,770 but rather offering to carry your packages... 17 00:00:56,780 --> 00:00:58,900 I am so sorry! 18 00:00:59,290 --> 00:01:02,290 Don't worry! Let's do a good job today! 19 00:01:02,790 --> 00:01:06,040 Mistake or not, she gave me a hug. 20 00:01:06,810 --> 00:01:08,410 Well, it's Christmas... 21 00:01:08,820 --> 00:01:11,450 so it's probably fine, right? 22 00:01:12,420 --> 00:01:13,440 Santa? 23 00:01:13,440 --> 00:01:15,420 R-Right! On my way! 24 00:01:17,290 --> 00:01:20,300 Happy, merry Christmas! 25 00:01:23,180 --> 00:01:25,140 A... A dream? 26 00:01:27,230 --> 00:01:33,980 {\3candH80624E 27 00:01:27,230 --> 00:01:33,980 {\candH5F625A 28 00:01:28,260 --> 00:01:30,330 Don't worry about the dream. 29 00:01:30,970 --> 00:01:32,700 How did he know?! 30 00:01:34,420 --> 00:01:41,100 Oh, I love you so much, I just have to laugh 31 00:01:45,960 --> 00:01:50,720 {\candH292A2F 32 00:01:51,460 --> 00:01:53,800 We've got an emergency here 33 00:01:54,210 --> 00:01:56,580 Are you paying attention, me? 34 00:01:56,970 --> 00:02:02,810 There's someone other than me dancing around inside of my heart 35 00:02:02,810 --> 00:02:05,060 I want to talk to her 36 00:02:05,560 --> 00:02:08,100 I want to touch her 37 00:02:08,100 --> 00:02:13,600 Look, I get it, but for now try to pipe down 38 00:02:14,110 --> 00:02:16,820 What in the world am I doing? 39 00:02:16,820 --> 00:02:19,570 You're right next to me 40 00:02:19,570 --> 00:02:25,830 And this is the perfect chance... 41 00:02:26,580 --> 00:02:27,410 HONEY 42 00:02:27,410 --> 00:02:32,120 I'm trapped by that sweet rich taste 43 00:02:32,120 --> 00:02:35,330 And I don't think I can ever escape 44 00:02:35,330 --> 00:02:37,830 I may as well just sink into it 45 00:02:37,830 --> 00:02:38,640 HONEY 46 00:02:38,640 --> 00:02:43,430 It's another day in your dazzling presence 47 00:02:43,650 --> 00:02:46,430 We may never be on the same page with this love but 48 00:02:46,430 --> 00:02:52,870 Oh, I love you so much, I just have to laugh 49 00:03:05,550 --> 00:03:08,700 Wow, look at all those people! 50 00:03:08,750 --> 00:03:13,750 {\fad(425,525)\pos(38,315)\an1} 51 00:03:09,510 --> 00:03:13,450 {\an8}Sorry to ask you to help me sell... 52 00:03:13,450 --> 00:03:16,210 {\an8}Not a problem! It's not like I was busy. 53 00:03:16,210 --> 00:03:20,970 Besides, I helped you draw it, so of course I'd help you sell it! 54 00:03:20,970 --> 00:03:22,750 Helping me draw it... 55 00:03:24,190 --> 00:03:25,470 That was... 56 00:03:27,470 --> 00:03:32,980 {\pos(514,48)\p1\candHFFFFFF 57 00:03:27,470 --> 00:03:32,980 {\pos(514,48)\fscy200}Days Earlier 58 00:03:27,850 --> 00:03:31,140 You look exhausted. Working on your manuscript? 59 00:03:31,140 --> 00:03:32,980 Deadline's the day after tomorrow. 60 00:03:33,320 --> 00:03:37,160 And all my friends who usually help out are super busy, so... 61 00:03:37,160 --> 00:03:39,060 That sounds rough. 62 00:03:39,540 --> 00:03:40,510 What's all this? 63 00:03:41,110 --> 00:03:42,780 You need some help? 64 00:03:43,270 --> 00:03:44,370 M-Manager! 65 00:03:49,140 --> 00:03:50,700 It's not work-related, so... 66 00:03:51,030 --> 00:03:53,120 I'll do anything I can! 67 00:03:54,510 --> 00:03:57,980 Still... there are certain technical qualifications involved. 68 00:03:57,980 --> 00:03:59,230 Hayakawa-san. 69 00:04:00,540 --> 00:04:04,210 This is a template for in-store installations that the manager drew before! 70 00:04:04,210 --> 00:04:05,090 Wow! 71 00:04:05,490 --> 00:04:07,270 What is this, a new game plus for you? 72 00:04:07,660 --> 00:04:09,100 I haven't reincarnated, no. 73 00:04:11,490 --> 00:04:13,820 Manager, can you hear me? 74 00:04:13,820 --> 00:04:15,530 Loud and clear! 75 00:04:15,530 --> 00:04:18,190 I'm gonna upload something to the cloud. Let me know when you see it. 76 00:04:18,710 --> 00:04:19,610 Got it! 77 00:04:19,900 --> 00:04:23,740 In that case, could you start with pages 16 to 22? 78 00:04:23,740 --> 00:04:25,040 Roger! 79 00:04:25,040 --> 00:04:27,990 Could you take a look when I finish the first page? 80 00:04:27,990 --> 00:04:29,140 Understood. 81 00:04:29,940 --> 00:04:33,970 {\i1}It might be an 18 plus BL book, but that scene isn't too sexy... 82 00:04:33,970 --> 00:04:35,870 {\i1}I'm glad I was able to get help. 83 00:04:36,980 --> 00:04:39,770 I'm really impressed, Hayakawa-san. 84 00:04:40,880 --> 00:04:44,880 It's amazing that you can create something so incredible from scratch. 85 00:04:45,770 --> 00:04:47,890 Thank you... 86 00:04:49,160 --> 00:04:51,540 {\i1}I appreciate it, but considering it's 18 plus BL... 87 00:04:51,540 --> 00:04:54,970 {\i1}And with it being a derivative work, it's not exactly from scratch! 88 00:04:55,500 --> 00:04:57,150 I finished my first page! 89 00:04:57,860 --> 00:04:59,060 Check it out! 90 00:04:59,470 --> 00:05:00,670 O-Okay. 91 00:05:01,860 --> 00:05:03,350 Wow! 92 00:05:03,900 --> 00:05:04,780 But... 93 00:05:05,140 --> 00:05:08,750 I accidentally asked him to handle a sexy scene! 94 00:05:12,060 --> 00:05:16,040 Gotta say, that was a lot of fun! Our first project together. 95 00:05:16,340 --> 00:05:19,290 Now that this 18 plus BL book is finished, 96 00:05:19,290 --> 00:05:21,420 it's the product of our love! 97 00:05:21,420 --> 00:05:24,550 That's not exactly wrong, but could be interpreted in a weird way! 98 00:05:24,970 --> 00:05:28,310 Here's hoping the product of our love sells a lot! 99 00:05:28,310 --> 00:05:31,490 Maybe that's what I should have titled the book... 100 00:05:32,910 --> 00:05:34,940 Chika-chan! It's been ages! 101 00:05:35,850 --> 00:05:39,130 How've you been? It's been a while since I've seen you IRL. 102 00:05:39,130 --> 00:05:40,540 I'm pretty good! 103 00:05:40,540 --> 00:05:42,190 It was last summer, right, Haruna-chan? 104 00:05:42,940 --> 00:05:44,190 And this is...? 105 00:05:44,530 --> 00:05:46,030 Nice to meet you! 106 00:05:46,850 --> 00:05:47,520 Your boyfriend! 107 00:05:47,520 --> 00:05:48,450 No! 108 00:05:48,450 --> 00:05:49,730 I told you! 109 00:05:49,730 --> 00:05:52,830 I needed some help, and someone from work was nice enough to offer! 110 00:05:53,390 --> 00:05:55,540 So you work with him... 111 00:05:56,150 --> 00:05:57,120 and he's your boyfriend! 112 00:05:57,120 --> 00:05:58,580 Why would you assume that?! 113 00:05:59,000 --> 00:06:02,010 Oh! On your bag there... 114 00:06:02,010 --> 00:06:04,090 Isn't that Hime-chan from {\i1}Kimihime-chan{\i0}? 115 00:06:04,420 --> 00:06:07,040 You know it?! That's impressive! 116 00:06:07,040 --> 00:06:10,220 I just started watching it after it was recommended to me! 117 00:06:11,220 --> 00:06:12,430 By my girl here. 118 00:06:12,970 --> 00:06:14,970 {\an7\fs20\move(161,5,130,5)}My girl = Girlfriend 119 00:06:14,970 --> 00:06:16,980 {\fnArial\an7\move(305,20,336,20)\candH6D41AD {\candH434544 120 00:06:17,460 --> 00:06:18,580 So he really is your boyfriend! 121 00:06:18,580 --> 00:06:21,230 I keep telling you, no! 122 00:06:22,790 --> 00:06:25,980 {\an8\i1}Well, everyone, have a good year! 123 00:06:28,140 --> 00:06:29,990 {\i1}The year's almost over... 124 00:06:32,240 --> 00:06:33,870 {\an5\fs16\candH413A3E 125 00:06:38,670 --> 00:06:41,620 {\i1}Well, we did exchange contact information... 126 00:06:43,670 --> 00:06:46,670 {\an8\i1}The annual event is being held again this year, 127 00:06:47,010 --> 00:06:49,450 {\an8\i1}and as you can see, there are a ton of guests yet again. 128 00:06:48,650 --> 00:06:51,410 I wonder who's calling so late? 129 00:06:51,010 --> 00:06:52,810 {\an8\i1}How did you enjoy the event? 130 00:06:53,330 --> 00:06:54,560 {\an8\i1}Uh, is this for TV? 131 00:06:54,560 --> 00:06:56,720 {\fs16\frx2\fry356\bord0\shad0\pos(358,290)\frz16.59}Katase Shiori (Senpai) 132 00:06:54,560 --> 00:06:58,050 {\an8\i1}Honestly, great! Her BL book has been a huge success! 133 00:06:55,100 --> 00:06:56,720 S-Senpai?! 134 00:06:57,040 --> 00:06:58,730 Senpai's calling?! 135 00:06:58,050 --> 00:06:59,600 {\an8\i1}Manager, come on! 136 00:06:59,600 --> 00:07:02,500 {\i1}Right... that's right! 137 00:07:02,500 --> 00:07:05,110 {\i1}We did trade contact info! 138 00:07:05,550 --> 00:07:08,320 {\i1}I'm such a lucky guy! 139 00:07:08,320 --> 00:07:09,190 I mean... 140 00:07:09,700 --> 00:07:11,140 Better answer. 141 00:07:11,140 --> 00:07:13,200 Uh, hello, this is Shinozaki. 142 00:07:13,650 --> 00:07:17,800 {\i1}Sorry, I'm at my parents' house right now... It's been kind of busy. 143 00:07:17,800 --> 00:07:21,490 Is everything okay? I'm sorry for calling so late. 144 00:07:21,490 --> 00:07:23,080 {\i1}No, it's totally fine! 145 00:07:23,950 --> 00:07:25,090 What's up? 146 00:07:25,770 --> 00:07:29,610 I just wanted to thank you for everything this year. 147 00:07:30,400 --> 00:07:32,090 Thank me? 148 00:07:33,050 --> 00:07:34,090 Yeah. 149 00:07:34,470 --> 00:07:37,420 You did a really great job over the last year. 150 00:07:37,820 --> 00:07:42,150 Working with you helped me do better, too. 151 00:07:45,020 --> 00:07:48,340 No! I feel like I was more a nuisance than anything... 152 00:07:49,940 --> 00:07:55,620 Y'know, when your senpai thanks you, it's okay to think "Wow, I did a great job!" 153 00:07:55,620 --> 00:07:59,040 Wow, I did a great job... then. 154 00:07:59,040 --> 00:08:01,500 There you go! Well done. 155 00:08:01,500 --> 00:08:06,380 Oh, wait, was that one last abuse of authority before the year was over? 156 00:08:06,690 --> 00:08:11,260 {\i1}I'm hoping she'll continue to abuse her authority in this way next year, too! 157 00:08:11,690 --> 00:08:12,550 But... 158 00:08:13,010 --> 00:08:17,780 I'm really glad you're my kohai, Shinozaki-san. 159 00:08:19,410 --> 00:08:21,270 Me, too. I'm glad you're my senpai, Senpai... 160 00:08:23,860 --> 00:08:24,820 I'm... 161 00:08:26,100 --> 00:08:29,280 I wouldn't want anyone else... 162 00:08:29,680 --> 00:08:32,150 {\i1}for my senpai, Shiori-san. 163 00:08:36,980 --> 00:08:40,180 Well, uh, here's to another year working together! 164 00:08:40,180 --> 00:08:42,740 R-Right, let's keep up the good work... 165 00:08:46,750 --> 00:08:51,000 {\3candH8C7661 166 00:08:46,750 --> 00:08:51,000 {\candH3B3D37 167 00:08:46,750 --> 00:08:51,000 {\candH3B3D37 168 00:08:47,130 --> 00:08:48,760 {\i1}I sensed something. 169 00:08:48,760 --> 00:08:50,050 {\i1}You should go to the Hatsumode. 170 00:08:50,050 --> 00:08:51,000 {\i1}Manager?! 171 00:08:51,890 --> 00:08:56,470 {\i1}Hatsumode... Visiting a shrine with Senpai... 172 00:08:57,270 --> 00:08:58,940 {\i1}Maybe I should invite her. 173 00:09:00,750 --> 00:09:03,700 Li'l bro. You've got a girlfriend, don't you? 174 00:09:03,390 --> 00:09:04,480 {\fad(425,0)\pos(536.5,54)\p1\candHF2F7F6 175 00:09:03,390 --> 00:09:04,480 {\fad(425,0)\pos(536.5,54)\fscx100\fscy140\bord0\q2\fs22}Shinozaki Yutaka {\fs17}(Takuma's older sister) 176 00:09:05,080 --> 00:09:05,800 Huh? 177 00:09:06,480 --> 00:09:08,860 No, no, and where did that even come from?! 178 00:09:08,860 --> 00:09:09,980 I don't! 179 00:09:10,460 --> 00:09:13,530 There's no way you'd buy that cute little getup on your own. 180 00:09:13,530 --> 00:09:15,990 A-A senpai from work gave it to me. 181 00:09:16,370 --> 00:09:18,490 A senpai from work... 182 00:09:18,940 --> 00:09:20,990 Wh-What now? 183 00:09:21,950 --> 00:09:23,250 She's a woman, isn't she? 184 00:09:23,810 --> 00:09:25,910 W-Well, yeah... 185 00:09:26,830 --> 00:09:30,210 Now, hold on! It's not like that! 186 00:09:30,570 --> 00:09:34,320 I see... so at long last, my little brother has found a woman. 187 00:09:34,320 --> 00:09:35,970 Listen to me! 188 00:09:37,060 --> 00:09:40,900 {\i1}My Tiny Senpai{\i0}. Meow! 189 00:09:42,670 --> 00:09:45,740 {\an8}Shinozaki-san invited me to Hatsumode. 190 00:09:45,740 --> 00:09:47,980 {\an8}I wonder what I should wear? 191 00:09:49,270 --> 00:09:52,150 {\i1}There's a senpai where I work... 192 00:09:54,650 --> 00:09:57,150 {\pos(338.667,288)\candH000000 193 00:09:55,150 --> 00:09:57,150 {\an8\i1}who is a tiny cat! 194 00:09:57,490 --> 00:10:00,870 What happened, Senpai?! What's going on here?! 195 00:10:00,870 --> 00:10:02,870 {\candH000000 196 00:10:01,260 --> 00:10:02,870 And it looks like you've been abandoned? 197 00:10:04,310 --> 00:10:06,920 Meeeow! Mew mew! 198 00:10:07,370 --> 00:10:11,070 {\i1}Wh-Wh-What is happening?! 199 00:10:11,070 --> 00:10:13,660 {\i1}She's cute... too damn cute! 200 00:10:15,630 --> 00:10:18,510 W-Will she get mad if I touch her...? 201 00:10:28,130 --> 00:10:32,020 {\i1}What is this?! Am I going to die?! Killed by cuteness?! 202 00:10:37,640 --> 00:10:40,640 M-Meow... 203 00:10:42,570 --> 00:10:45,790 {\fnArial\b1\fs30\an7\pos(30,34)}Cause of death: cuteness 204 00:10:42,990 --> 00:10:44,970 {\i1}Cause of death: cuteness. 205 00:10:45,790 --> 00:10:48,740 {\i1}"Please adopt me." I can't... 206 00:10:48,740 --> 00:10:51,540 If I take Senpai home when she's this cute... 207 00:10:51,980 --> 00:10:55,050 my heart won't be able to take it. 208 00:11:01,470 --> 00:11:03,470 S-S-Senpai?! 209 00:11:05,970 --> 00:11:09,350 I-I know you're cat, but you can't! 210 00:11:09,350 --> 00:11:11,980 Some things are just not appropriate, even for animals... 211 00:11:12,400 --> 00:11:13,680 Meow... 212 00:11:16,140 --> 00:11:17,730 Meow... 213 00:11:23,130 --> 00:11:26,220 I can't believe my first dream of the new year was like something like that... 214 00:11:28,750 --> 00:11:33,080 {\fad(325,0)\3candH80624E 215 00:11:28,750 --> 00:11:33,080 {\fad(325,0)\candH5F625A 216 00:11:29,980 --> 00:11:31,860 {\i1}Don't worry about the dream. 217 00:11:31,860 --> 00:11:32,620 {\i1}Again?! 218 00:11:37,460 --> 00:11:42,070 {\i1}I woke up... and meow I'm a cat! 219 00:11:42,590 --> 00:11:45,810 {\i1}Wh-Wh-What's happened to meow?! 220 00:11:45,810 --> 00:11:49,720 {\i1}And this sign... did someone throw meow out?! 221 00:11:49,720 --> 00:11:50,340 Huh? 222 00:11:51,670 --> 00:11:52,860 An abandoned cat? 223 00:11:53,730 --> 00:11:55,480 {\i1}Sh-Shinozaki-san?! 224 00:11:55,860 --> 00:11:59,360 {\i1}I actually look like a cat to him, don't I?! 225 00:12:00,860 --> 00:12:03,240 Will she get mad if I touch her? 226 00:12:05,930 --> 00:12:07,740 {\i1}My kohai from work... 227 00:12:08,100 --> 00:12:12,540 {\i1}I should be embarrassed... to have him see meow like this... 228 00:12:13,250 --> 00:12:15,750 {\i1}M-My body... 229 00:12:16,100 --> 00:12:18,750 {\i1}It's... got this urge... 230 00:12:19,490 --> 00:12:24,260 {\i1}I-I don't think I can... 231 00:12:26,370 --> 00:12:28,810 {\i1}resist meow instincts! 232 00:12:29,670 --> 00:12:32,530 {\i1}Pet me! Pay attention to me! 233 00:12:33,780 --> 00:12:36,340 {\i1}For meow to be doing this... 234 00:12:38,230 --> 00:12:40,390 {\i1}I'm embarrassed, 235 00:12:42,300 --> 00:12:44,210 {\i1}but can't resist! 236 00:12:45,280 --> 00:12:48,280 What is it? You want me to pet you? 237 00:12:51,210 --> 00:12:52,370 There you go. 238 00:12:56,410 --> 00:13:00,910 {\i1}Shinozaki-san's big hands feel so nice... 239 00:13:06,690 --> 00:13:09,810 Does it feel good when I touch you there? 240 00:13:11,380 --> 00:13:16,060 {\i1}Sh-Shinozaki-san! When you say it like that, it sounds naughty to meow! 241 00:13:17,230 --> 00:13:18,060 {\i1}But... 242 00:13:19,700 --> 00:13:21,380 {\i1}it does feel good. 243 00:13:22,980 --> 00:13:24,230 {\i1}Which is why... 244 00:13:25,940 --> 00:13:27,900 {\i1}I'd want you to pet me... 245 00:13:28,490 --> 00:13:30,580 {\i1}when I'm not a cat. 246 00:13:31,300 --> 00:13:33,180 {\i1}Shinozaki-san... 247 00:13:36,500 --> 00:13:40,190 That's one crazy dream to start the new year with... 248 00:13:42,250 --> 00:13:46,580 {\fad(325,0)\3candH80624E 249 00:13:42,250 --> 00:13:46,580 {\fad(325,0)\candH5F625A 250 00:13:43,780 --> 00:13:45,670 {\i1}Don't worry about the dream. 251 00:13:46,350 --> 00:13:48,590 {\i1}How did he know?! 252 00:13:51,770 --> 00:13:54,540 I'm an office worker. 253 00:13:56,250 --> 00:13:59,380 And my brother has been acting weird since he got home. 254 00:14:03,110 --> 00:14:04,840 I'm going out tomorrow. 255 00:14:04,840 --> 00:14:07,000 Oh, really? With who? 256 00:14:07,000 --> 00:14:07,860 Someone from work. 257 00:14:07,860 --> 00:14:12,330 My bangs are getting long... Maybe I should've gotten a haircut. 258 00:14:13,620 --> 00:14:15,120 I'm positive. 259 00:14:15,730 --> 00:14:17,700 He's absolutely got a woman! 260 00:14:19,060 --> 00:14:23,130 Li'l bro. Time for a psychology test. 261 00:14:23,620 --> 00:14:25,380 Where is this even coming from...? 262 00:14:25,740 --> 00:14:30,430 You're walking down a road, and you see three animals in front of you. 263 00:14:30,910 --> 00:14:33,720 If you could give rubbies to one of them, which one? 264 00:14:34,380 --> 00:14:35,720 "Rubbies"? 265 00:14:35,720 --> 00:14:37,780 A: A clever doggy. 266 00:14:39,790 --> 00:14:42,310 B: A sexy female cougar. 267 00:14:42,310 --> 00:14:44,300 These options are getting weird... 268 00:14:45,010 --> 00:14:46,740 C: A cute little kitten. 269 00:14:48,980 --> 00:14:51,030 The kitten... I guess. 270 00:14:54,430 --> 00:14:58,790 {\i1}I see. Then his woman must be the kitty type. 271 00:14:59,390 --> 00:15:02,030 Now, how is this kitten behaving? 272 00:15:02,030 --> 00:15:03,290 There's more?! 273 00:15:03,290 --> 00:15:06,500 {\fad(0,500)\pos(326,230)\fs24}Fluffy 274 00:15:03,660 --> 00:15:05,230 A: Fluffy. 275 00:15:06,420 --> 00:15:11,010 {\fad(0,500)\pos(326,230)\fs24}Meow-meow-ey 276 00:15:06,930 --> 00:15:08,700 B: Meow-meow-ey 277 00:15:08,700 --> 00:15:11,250 Aren't these all typical for cats...? 278 00:15:10,930 --> 00:15:14,800 {\pos(326,230)\fs24}Smiley 279 00:15:11,250 --> 00:15:13,090 C: Smiley. 280 00:15:13,090 --> 00:15:14,800 Can animal's smile?! 281 00:15:15,220 --> 00:15:20,310 I guess... fluffy, meow-meow-ey, and smiley? 282 00:15:23,350 --> 00:15:29,890 {\i1}I see. Then my brother's girl is like a fluffy, meow-meow-ey, smiley kitty... 283 00:15:30,730 --> 00:15:32,750 {\i1}In that case, I should check her out. 284 00:15:33,190 --> 00:15:38,070 {\i1}This fluffy, meow-meow-ey, smiley kitty woman of his! 285 00:15:41,540 --> 00:15:42,250 Senpai! 286 00:15:42,250 --> 00:15:43,690 Shinozaki-san! 287 00:15:54,310 --> 00:15:56,480 Happy New Year. 288 00:15:56,480 --> 00:15:59,130 I'm looking forward to working together this year. 289 00:15:59,980 --> 00:16:02,180 {\i1}S-So cute... 290 00:16:02,980 --> 00:16:04,730 Happy New Year. 291 00:16:05,420 --> 00:16:07,480 The feeling is mutual. 292 00:16:08,630 --> 00:16:09,990 Shinozaki-san... 293 00:16:14,580 --> 00:16:15,740 Senpai... 294 00:16:19,980 --> 00:16:23,750 This is awkward, after that dream... 295 00:16:23,750 --> 00:16:27,290 Looks like we're in for another sweet year! 296 00:16:27,290 --> 00:16:29,250 What are you talking about, Manager? 297 00:16:29,250 --> 00:16:31,030 I mean, come on! 298 00:16:31,700 --> 00:16:34,050 Wh-What's that supposed to mean, Manager? 299 00:16:34,480 --> 00:16:38,630 {\i1}That's it... It must be. My brother's woman. 300 00:16:39,260 --> 00:16:41,210 {\i1}Wh-Wh-What in the world?! 301 00:16:41,210 --> 00:16:43,770 {\i1}What even is that adorable, little thing?! 302 00:16:44,270 --> 00:16:46,810 {\i1}Her hair is so fluffy! 303 00:16:46,810 --> 00:16:49,770 {\i1}And she's meow-meow-ey and smiley... 304 00:16:56,690 --> 00:16:58,970 Yes, quite fluffy indeed. 305 00:17:00,330 --> 00:17:02,540 What are you even doing, Sis?! 306 00:17:03,050 --> 00:17:05,980 I'm performing a background check, clearly. 307 00:17:06,990 --> 00:17:10,130 Are you Shinozaki-san's big sister? 308 00:17:10,130 --> 00:17:12,840 Indeed. Forgive me for startling you. 309 00:17:12,840 --> 00:17:14,860 My name is Katase. We work in the same department. 310 00:17:14,860 --> 00:17:17,840 Your brother is always a ton of help. 311 00:17:21,920 --> 00:17:23,350 Enough, already! 312 00:17:23,750 --> 00:17:26,400 His sister never changes... 313 00:17:26,400 --> 00:17:28,370 What do you mean? 314 00:17:28,370 --> 00:17:31,610 She's always gone crazy over small, cute things. 315 00:17:34,330 --> 00:17:36,100 May I take her home with me? 316 00:17:36,100 --> 00:17:37,990 Obviously not! 317 00:17:38,490 --> 00:17:40,150 Shinozaki-kun's sister. 318 00:17:41,180 --> 00:17:41,870 Who's this? 319 00:17:42,170 --> 00:17:44,200 This is our department's manager. 320 00:17:44,200 --> 00:17:45,680 Oh, Chika-chan's here, too. 321 00:17:45,680 --> 00:17:46,870 It's a pleasure to meat you. 322 00:17:46,870 --> 00:17:48,660 My brother's boss... 323 00:17:49,010 --> 00:17:53,410 Katase-san and Shinozaki-kun are such a great pair, 324 00:17:53,410 --> 00:17:57,530 which is evident by how excellently they work together. 325 00:17:58,320 --> 00:18:01,540 Shinozaki-kun's thorough but over-cautious approach 326 00:18:01,540 --> 00:18:05,200 is an excellent match for Katase-san's dynamic and supportive style. 327 00:18:05,200 --> 00:18:07,200 On top of their contributions to the team, 328 00:18:07,200 --> 00:18:10,470 they also help set a positive tone in the office. 329 00:18:13,310 --> 00:18:14,650 I'm curious, miss... 330 00:18:14,650 --> 00:18:15,650 The name's Yutaka. 331 00:18:16,090 --> 00:18:17,120 Yutaka-san. 332 00:18:17,120 --> 00:18:19,740 Do you have any siblings other than Shinozaki-kun? 333 00:18:20,220 --> 00:18:23,320 It's just the two of us. 334 00:18:23,320 --> 00:18:27,130 How do you feel about... having a tiny, cute little sister? 335 00:18:27,130 --> 00:18:29,170 Well, let's see... 336 00:18:29,570 --> 00:18:33,420 Ideally, she'd be fluffy, and meow-meow-ey, like this. 337 00:18:33,980 --> 00:18:37,340 You realize... you'd get one if your brother marries her. 338 00:18:40,420 --> 00:18:44,450 Big sister! 339 00:18:44,450 --> 00:18:46,180 Big... sister... 340 00:18:47,530 --> 00:18:49,110 Big sister! 341 00:18:51,170 --> 00:18:51,940 Yes! 342 00:18:52,700 --> 00:18:53,830 Li'l bro! 343 00:18:58,530 --> 00:19:00,320 So, when's the wedding? 344 00:19:00,320 --> 00:19:01,570 Wha... 345 00:19:02,820 --> 00:19:04,340 Go home! 346 00:19:04,340 --> 00:19:07,800 You're both adults, so there shouldn't be any problems in terms of age. 347 00:19:07,800 --> 00:19:10,580 Did it not occur to you there are other considerations?! 348 00:19:11,000 --> 00:19:12,530 Get Married Beam! 349 00:19:12,530 --> 00:19:14,090 There's no such beam! 350 00:19:14,740 --> 00:19:17,100 You seriously haven't changed. 351 00:19:18,550 --> 00:19:20,280 And you should stop toying with them, Manager! 352 00:19:20,280 --> 00:19:22,090 But come on! 353 00:19:22,500 --> 00:19:24,330 I'm so sorry, Senpai... 354 00:19:24,330 --> 00:19:26,850 My sister can be really rude. 355 00:19:26,850 --> 00:19:28,100 It's okay... 356 00:19:28,780 --> 00:19:31,100 It's good to see you two get along. 357 00:19:32,090 --> 00:19:33,880 Is that what it looks like? 358 00:19:33,880 --> 00:19:36,020 I'm not so sure. 359 00:19:37,130 --> 00:19:41,610 We always tended to like the same things, so we'd end up fighting over stuff. 360 00:19:42,180 --> 00:19:44,620 You like the same things... 361 00:19:48,070 --> 00:19:50,550 I... I see. 362 00:19:51,730 --> 00:19:54,590 Does that mean, Shinozaki-san... 363 00:19:55,050 --> 00:19:56,630 When it comes to me... 364 00:19:58,550 --> 00:20:00,420 Er, well... 365 00:20:02,350 --> 00:20:03,490 You two! 366 00:20:04,660 --> 00:20:07,360 I get to give a speech at the wedding, right? 367 00:20:07,360 --> 00:20:08,140 No, it's me, right?! 368 00:20:08,460 --> 00:20:10,390 As the groom's sister, it's me! 369 00:20:10,390 --> 00:20:12,890 I'm both the groom and the bride's boss. It should be me! 370 00:20:12,890 --> 00:20:14,020 Me! 371 00:20:14,490 --> 00:20:15,150 Me! 372 00:20:15,150 --> 00:20:16,740 It has to be me! 373 00:20:16,740 --> 00:20:18,170 No, no, me! 374 00:20:18,170 --> 00:20:19,970 {\an8}Me! Me! 375 00:20:19,610 --> 00:20:20,900 {\an8}Me! Me! 376 00:20:20,250 --> 00:20:22,900 {\i1}Hard to say whether they get along or not... 377 00:20:20,420 --> 00:20:22,210 {\an8}Me! Me! 378 00:20:21,620 --> 00:20:22,900 {\an8}Me! Me! 379 00:20:23,260 --> 00:20:24,660 So, which one?! 380 00:20:26,930 --> 00:20:28,910 Which one what?! 381 00:20:30,930 --> 00:20:34,660 Come to think of it, does Yutaka-san ever mess with you, Hayakawa-san? 382 00:20:35,830 --> 00:20:41,170 Well, I'm not small or cute, after all. 383 00:20:46,550 --> 00:20:49,830 You seem small and cute to me. 384 00:20:56,610 --> 00:20:59,400 Manager... listen... 385 00:20:59,400 --> 00:21:00,920 For favors at the ceremony, 386 00:21:00,920 --> 00:21:03,580 we can give away these cute plates with a print of Shiorin on them. 387 00:21:03,580 --> 00:21:05,250 I'm "Shiorin" now...? 388 00:21:05,250 --> 00:21:06,730 Wait, what about me? 389 00:21:06,730 --> 00:21:07,660 No one cares. 390 00:21:07,660 --> 00:21:08,660 Why not?! 391 00:21:08,660 --> 00:21:11,530 The trend these days is to have people pick from a catalog, anyway. 392 00:21:11,530 --> 00:21:13,830 Don't encourage her, Manager! 393 00:21:15,570 --> 00:21:17,580 Enough already! 394 00:21:17,580 --> 00:21:18,330 Okay. 395 00:21:20,390 --> 00:21:23,840 Come on, let's all head to the shrine together! 396 00:21:23,840 --> 00:21:27,100 Sounds good. I wonder if there'll be food stalls. 397 00:21:25,350 --> 00:21:26,680 You want one of these? 398 00:21:26,680 --> 00:21:27,620 No, I don't. 399 00:21:27,100 --> 00:21:29,010 I sure hope so! 400 00:21:27,620 --> 00:21:28,620 Wanna put the cat ears on? 401 00:21:28,620 --> 00:21:29,300 No, I don't! 402 00:21:29,300 --> 00:21:30,420 They're so cute, though... 403 00:21:30,420 --> 00:21:31,970 Never! 404 00:21:31,620 --> 00:21:32,930 Oh, cotton candy! 405 00:21:46,260 --> 00:21:50,140 Bleary-eyed and not fully awake from a dream 406 00:21:50,140 --> 00:21:55,040 I still can't bring myself to drink that bitter coffee 407 00:21:55,600 --> 00:21:59,520 So I sneakily toss in two pinches of a sweet secret 408 00:21:59,520 --> 00:22:03,740 And let it slowly spread throughout 409 00:22:04,960 --> 00:22:08,700 There's a local bakery that's only open sometimes 410 00:22:08,700 --> 00:22:13,590 Where I once had some toast that glittered 411 00:22:14,250 --> 00:22:18,090 What is it that makes it so satisfying? 412 00:22:18,090 --> 00:22:22,260 Almost like magic 413 00:22:22,680 --> 00:22:27,340 I find myself thinking about that kind of thing 414 00:22:27,340 --> 00:22:32,950 How the small things can be the most precious 415 00:22:33,700 --> 00:22:37,740 Deep inside my heart 416 00:22:37,740 --> 00:22:42,140 It's ever so bittersweet 417 00:22:43,010 --> 00:22:47,060 "Just being around you is enough" 418 00:22:47,060 --> 00:22:51,080 Becomes my mantra 419 00:22:51,080 --> 00:22:53,370 Baby like sugar 420 00:23:00,480 --> 00:23:02,700 Baby you're the sugar