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It's hugging... practice.

I didn't feel the pit-a-pat in my heart...

What's wrong?

No... there's nothing wrong.

No... Nothing at all!

Is that so?

Huh? That's Aiko-san, isn't it?

I just got caught up in a moment.

"In the Reiwa era, is this what you call..."

"'a pit-a-pat heart?'"

No, there was no pit-a-pat!

Is this perhaps a picture of Aiko-san?

This kinda looks like her.

So I guess you drew her when she and Dad were still dating.

It's a completely different person.

So it's not her...

Are you okay?

What happened?

She has a stomachache.

Are you okay?

Nika-chan, take her to the hospital.

- But... - I'll watch the cafe for you.

I used to work at the cafe, so I can handle it.

Hurry up!

Okay.

Be careful.

Are you done with your work?

I'm taking a break.

Are you by yourself?

Yes. Aiko-san said she is helping out at the store and will be home late.

The store?

She said it's the cafe she frequents.

It's not that I care.

It's none of my business anyway.

Oh... okay.

Thank you so much. You've helped me a lot.

It's no big deal.

I'm worried knowing Yuna-chan has gastroenteritis.

Yeah, she's going to be hospitalized for two to three days.

I see.

Aiko-san...

Are you still busy with that work?

No, I haven't done that lately.

Then, then, then, then...

Why don't you work here?

Can I ask you to fill in for Yuna?

Please!

Are you coming home late again tonight?

Tomorrow and the day after tomorrow, too, I guess.

I see...

Sorry, Ren-kun, I can't prepare dinner for you.

I don't mind that at all.

Hm? What is it?

Don't hold it in, say it.

I just feel a bit lonely...

Oh, please... Ren-kun, you're too sweet...

What's funny?

This is why you're a bad-guy magnet.

How did you come to that conclusion?

That's exactly how.

Can you stop sneering down your nose at others?

It's better than flaring my nostrils in anger.

Thank you for the food.

He really is a wicked Onigawara.

Good morning!

Good morning.

Aiko-san, I look forward to working with you.

Me too, Manager.

I'm just the acting manager. This is my mom's cafe, so...

I see.

Here you go.

How's Yuna-chan doing?

She seems to be doing a lot better.

That's great.

You guys are dating, right?

You don't have to hide it.

So, umm... your tasks are to serve the customers and to wash the dishes...

Oh and, can I ask you to do the delivery as well?

I'll do anything.

I'm counting on you.

How is it?

I think it's fine.

So what will the rest of the story be?

Ryosuke's sister feels something is off and becomes suspicious, so Misuzu tries to keep up with the lies.

But actually, what his sister is suspecting isn't whether they are lovers or not,

but it's about Misuzu's true identity.

Does that mean the fake lovers plot is still ongoing?

Is there a problem?

Ah, no, not all...

Oh, right!

This line is really good. Here, this one.

"In the Reiwa era, is this what you call 'a pit-a-pat heart?'"

But it's not the kind of line you'd write,

so, was it Aiko-san's idea?

No...

Could it be that...

this is the real experience you had with Aiko-san during the pseudo-romance mission?

Huh?

No way...

So it is.

You're so funny today.

Karibe-kun is too easy to read.

Real experience, you say? Don't be silly!

It's yummy!

Yes!

You've suddenly improved.

I'm aiming for a three-star rating.

I see you still want to be a chef.

Yes.

Welco...

Huh, Kogo-san?

I heard from Karibe-kun that you're working here, so I came.

Please have a seat.

Thanks.

Coffee beans... where are they?

Seriously...

THIS IS WHERE I WORK. - AIKO -

Please make Takeru's sweater in argyle and Ayaka's dress in check pattern.

Okay!

Maria-sama...

So you're saying, this is the home of the mangaka Kogo-san is in charge of, right?

Yes.

It's Maria-sama!

Did he say "Karibe Maria-sensei"?

He did say "Karibe-kun"...

but not the first name... - It's definitely Maria-sama!

I heard Aiko-chan is living here while helping out that mangaka with his work.

She really is her assistant.

What do you mean by "assistant"?

Maria-sama actually lives in this house...

Assistant?

I have to meet her at all costs.

- You gave me the exact amount. - Thank you.

Thank you for coming.

Please come again.

Decent happiness ruins a writer...

No, I can't let that happen!

It can't happen.

Kogo-san.

That Onigawara guy...

Is he a big and burly man, with umm... a unique aura?

You mean Karibe-kun? Yeah, he's like that.

I knew it.

Welcome.

Welcome.

Hayase-san...

Hello.

Hello.

Hayase? You...

You're here too, Kogo-san?

Are you still stalking Aiko-san...

I'm not!

I'm working remotely this week...

so I want to get my work done here.

You didn't answer my question.

Who's that?

I think I told you before.

The Marunouchi guy.

The pseudo-romance partner?

Is he still following you around after it's over?

Not really to that point...

I'll go serve him.

Please wash the dishes.

Okay.

What do you want to order?

I'll ask Aiko-chan to take my order.

We're not a club where you can choose your server, you know.

Hello, this is 2-STORY CAFE.

Isn't he being too rude?

I'm sorry, but a cup of coffee is not enough for delivery...

I can go.

All right then. Please give me your address.

Do your best!

Huh? You gotta be kidding me!

You really delivered it here.

Is this some kind of test?

Next, a nice dinner for two at 7 p.m.

What? Are you going to make me deliver dinner too?

What's with this cafe? Are you going to refuse a customer's order?

Monstrous Onigawara.

Huh?

Thank you for your order.

Stop it. It makes me cringe.

I'll be back around 7:00 p.m. to deliver your order.

I'm sorry!

Wrong.

What?

Not "I'm sorry," but "thank you."

Is it really necessary for you to correct me in this situation?

Huh?

We finally got a good pit-a-pat scene...

but you ruined it!

What?

No, no, no!

I mean...

I'm talking about if it was a scene in the manga.

I'm not saying that my heart went pit-a-pat or something like that.

I don't want my dinner delivered around 7:00. I want it delivered at 7:00!

Okay!

Pit-a-pat?

Pit-a-pat?

It can't be! It can't be!

That's totally impossible.

It's good as heck!

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So you're saying that Aiko-chan's job is to do a pseudo-romance...

for the manga's storyline?

That's right, so don't ever tell anyone.

Okay, I'll keep your secret.

Also, the first target was you, Hayase.

What?

Oh, I see.

I'm sorry.

I'm honored!

To have been chosen for such a big role!

And also, that's where I had my fateful encounter!

Hayase, you're such a good guy, huh.

I see.

That's why Aiko-chan was going on dates with a lot of guys.

Karen-sensei?

Oh? Kogo-san!

Karen-san, over here.

Do you know each other?

I had no idea there was a cafe with such a nice atmosphere nearby.

Hayase, mind to explain?

We ran into each other the other day...

and decided to exchange information.

What kind of information?

It's a nice place, isn't it?

Yes... I think I'll order something sweet.

That sounds nice.

I'm back!

What's happening here?

I'm home now.

Welcome back.

This is the first time you've come out to greet me.

I'm on my way to the bathroom.

I've already ordered dinner.

The way it's arranged is really picturesque.

Karen-sensei, don't you need to work on your manuscript?

Don't worry.

Maria-sensei seems to have a lot of free time, too.

Even her assistant can do another part-time job.

What?

What is this "assistant" all about?

What do you care?

It means a mangaka's assistant.

I see.

Hayase, why don't we eat some sweets too?

What do you recommend, Aiko-san?

Kogo-san, I heard you're the editor in charge of Karibe-kun who lives in that house.

Why did you lie, saying it was your relative's house?

I have to get back to the editorial department now.

Then I'll leave the money here.

Is that okay?

Wait.

You must keep the secret.

Wait!

I'll be off now. *Poof*

Are you going to make me handle this alone?

Poof, he said? Who would be fooled by such an old Showa joke?

I also have to wash the dishes...

I wonder if you can tell me about Maria-sensei.

Could you confirm you've got everything?

Yes.

You gave me 300 yen too much.

Can you please stop tossing Aiko-san around?

Huh?

Making her do that romance work,

or asking her to live with you...

That kind of thing is... how do I say it...?

dirty.

Dirty?

It's like taking advantage of her lack of money...

and making her do whatever you want.

She did those things of her own free will.

Aiko-san can't say no to people who ask her for help.

I see.

You knew that and that's why you asked her to help you.

If you have something to say, say it to her.

Isn't it dirty of you to pressure the people around her like this?

Get out of here!

You are Maria-sensei's assistant.

And she lives in that house.

You can't hide that from me anymore.

What kind of person is Maria-sensei?

Is she like the Virgin Mary... gentle and compassionate?

Umm...

Sensei always thinks of her readers first and foremost.

She lives her life stoically hiding her true identity.

So I don't think it's something I should say so lightly.

Right. I understand.

But I promise I won't tell anyone!

All I can say is,

Sensei is... such a wonderful mangaka!

If you describe her like that,

it makes me want to meet her even more~

I wonder if Kinjo-san was convinced by that.

Welcome back.

I'm back.

Did Karibe-san say anything to you?

No, nothing in particular.

That's great.

It's good, isn't it?

Not really.

Are you angry about something?

No.

- Really? - Yes! I'm not angry at all!

The drink after a hard day's work is good!

Good work today.

It really is nice to have a job.

But I don't think you should continue doing that romance work.

Huh?

Weren't you excited and encouraging me to do that at first?

Come to think of it, that's just not like you.

Yeah... I'm not cut out for it at all.

- I'll pick it up. - Thanks.

This is 2-STORY CAFE.

Is this Aiko-san?

Oh, Yuna-chan?

I'm sorry, it seems that you're filling in for me.

Don't worry about it. How's your condition?

I think I'll be able to leave tomorrow or the day after.

Glad to hear that.

Get plenty of rest.

I don't think I'll be able to rest.

I'm worried about Togo.

Ah, I'll take care of him, so don't worry.

You're the source of my worry.

Aiko-san, you're acting way too open, or I should say...

Please don't come between me and him.

That's all I wanted to say.

Bye.

Is she at the hospital?

Yes, probably.

Did she say something rude to you?

No.

She said she'll be discharged tomorrow or the next day.

I'm glad.

I'm back~

I'm sorry! I'll be back to my room soon.

It's okay.

Um... sell it to me.

What?

But I thought you didn't drink alcohol...

I sometimes drink before going to bed.

I see.

Alright...

You gave me 300 yen...

So the change is 145 yen.

You can keep it.

No, thanks.

Money must be calculated clearly.

So... Did you have a drink at the cafe?

Yes, I did.

After all, there's nothing better than a drink after a day of work.

But then I felt like having another drink.

What an impressive way to drink!

You can really hold your drink, can't you?

Hey!

Are you sleeping?

After drinking just this much?

All of a sudden?

If you sleep here, you'll catch a cold.

Jeez.

It can't be helped.

Holy-

You seem like you could drink as much as you want.

So cute~

What did I just say?

Good morning!

When did I...?

Aiko-san told me not to wake you up.

She also made breakfast for us.

I'm off to school.

Did something good happen?

No!

Nothing at all.

Ren-kun.

Hello.

Hello.

Can we come over to your house now?

When I told her about Memory,

Auntie said...

I mean, Karen-san said she really wanted to see him.

But...

my uncle told me not to let anyone into the house.

Please!

What should I do?

The courtyard is this way.

Oh?

If my uncle finds out, I'll be in trouble, so please be quiet.

You are...

the one who the character Ludrich Memorial III is based on in "Ginten", right?

You definitely are!

You're too loud.

Can I give him a snack?

Yes.

Give it to him.

By the way... Ren-kun...

I'm sorry but... may I use your bathroom?

My uncle told me never to let anyone inside the house.

But what can I do about this?

Ren-kun...

If Karen-san wets herself as an adult, I'll feel sorry for her.

Oh, I can't hold it anymore...

Ren-kun, please!

The bathroom's over there.

Thank you, I won't go anywhere else.

Okay.

Could it be that Maria-sama is taking a bath?

That means... this is my chance!

This is the NAME of "Ginten".

The... the original drawing!

This is the sacred place where "Ginten" was born...

What are you doing?

I'm sorry! I... Um... I got lost!

This one is over here.

Okay, okay...

Who are you?

What are you doing?

Uncle.

Explain to me.

Excuse me, I needed to use the bathroom...

I told you not to let anyone in the house!

Did you enter my workroom too?

"My"?

Huh?!

I'm sorry...

Ren-kun...

is that... your uncle's workroom?

Yes.

So that means... that guy is...

No way!

Karen-san!

Excuse me. I'd like to talk to you.

It's about the picture of the girl from the other day.

Is there anything more?

The girls in this picture and this photo are the same person, right?

So you really entered my room.

Isn't that my mother?

I once saw a photo of me when I was a baby,

and that person was in it.

So... - You can't go into my workroom.

That's the rule of living here.

Did you forget that?

I'm sorry.

Get out of here.

That's the deal.

Thank you for coming.

Ren-kun?

Aiko-san...

What happened?

And that's why he told you to leave?

Yes.

He's too ruthless...

It's my fault for breaking the rules.

Don't worry, I'll talk to him when we get home.

Am I allowed to go back there?

Of course you are. That's your house after all.

But...

Family quarrels happen all the time.

Family?

Ren-kun, here, have some.

Oh, that looks so good!

Aren't you hungry after crying?

Have some.

That's right. Eat it up.

Thank you...

Itadakimasu.

It's good.

Right? I'm the one who made it.

Excuse me! Can you take a picture of us?

Sure.

Count me out.

Oh, come on! Let's take a picture together.

That's right, Big Brother. Let's take a commemorative photo.

Come on, get up.

I don't want to.

Why?

Please.

Hurry up, Minami.

Here I go.

Ren, I'm coming in.

Thank you for the food.

I'd never had such a delicious omurice before in my life.

I see.

Alright. Let's close the cafe and play.

- Are you sure? - Yes.

- Do you want to play a game? - Yes.

Focus, focus.

Shoot!

That's dangerous!

Go, go! It's your chance!

Yeay!

Let's play one more time.

Go, go.

Go, go, go!

You can do it!

Was it just my imagination?

I'm sorry you ended up walking us home.

It's okay. You're welcome to bring him again to play.

Thank you. And goodnight.

Goodnight.

You know...

I think it's terrible of you to tell Ren-kun to leave this house.

Ren-kun was so sad and blaming himself for going into your workroom.

But the reason you were so angry...

isn't it because he saw that photo?

I'm sorry if I'm mistaken here...

But could it be that...

between Ren-kun's mother, Jun-senpai...

and you, there was something going on...?

It's none of your business!

This is our family's matter.

You've gone beyond the bounds of what strangers are allowed to enter!

Yes?

I'm sorry, I forgot to give this to you.

Sorry, I completely forgot.

I'm the one who didn't notice.

Did something happen?

Aiko-san?

I'm not his family, just a stranger...

That's so obvious, isn't it?

But why am I this shocked?

No one is home right now.

Hello...

This is Minami.

I just found out about Jun-kun...

Sorry, Nika-chan.

Thank you for today.

You're there, aren't you?

Sei-chan.

You gave me 300 yen too much.

You're late.

You're so late!

She's late... she's late...

I'm back~

I'm sorry! I'll be back to my room soon.

It's okay.

Um... sell it to me.

But I thought you didn't drink alcohol...

I sometimes drink before going to bed.

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