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Seven a.m. sharp. The first thing I do is go to my husband's room next door.

All right.

My days begin by waking my husband, who is weak in the mornings.

It's 7 a.m.

Please, wake up.

Good morning.

Here.

Thank you very much.

If you don't hurry, you'll be late to work.

Understood.

7:20. We wash up and brush our teeth.

Oh, right, a towel...

I haven't used this yet. Here.

- Thank you. - We initially said not to interfere with the other.

However, our married life that began from that rule has slowly started to change.

I made breakfast. If you'd like, try some.

I'm terribly sorry. An emergency arose, so I'll head out.

I see.

At least, have some coffee.

Thank you.

- Ouch! - Are you okay?

Yes, I'll be off now.

I apologize I can't eat despite your efforts.

No worries.

I'm off.

Have a good day!

"I'm off," huh...

Two months into marriage,

and I'm the happiest I've been!

Aki?

Aki? Are you listening?

Sorry, sorry.

So? Was Momose-san's reply to your confession an, "I do, too"?

Well, I mean...

I... love you, Momose-san.

I don't want to get divorced.

Me, too.

Akiha-san… Please stay with me.

It has to be, otherwise, he wouldn't say that.

Normally, yes,

but he's not normal.

You make a point.

What he said afterward was not "normal."

Momose-san...

I feel the very same.

Akiha-san...

I'm hungry, so let's eat this gratin together.

What?

Isn't that where you'd kiss?

I definitely would've.

- Right? - Yes.

- Right? - Yes.

Well, it's just like him to do unexpected things.

I don't dislike that part of him.

Even so, you shouldn't forget about the undisputed queen.

"Undisputed queen"?

The one he pines for, to the point where he'd enter a fake marriage.

You're right.

She's the absolute, undisputed queen.

But now I know there is some hope for me.

I'll take my time and work hard to not lose against the queen.

One day, I'll become a real married couple with Momose-san.

[Dinner is curry♡]

Wow...

Did you make all this, Akiha-san?

I just put some things together on a whim.

- Thank you for the food. - Please, dig in.

Speaking of, I watched Kana-san's livestream yesterday.

Her number of viewers was amazing.

I was happy as well.

I felt I overstepped my boundaries when we spoke and was reflecting on it.

It made me happy.

You know, when you said that to me...

Same here, I was happy to hear your feelings.

From now on, we'll enter Chapter Two of our lives.

Chapter Two?

What was Chapter One?

Isn't it obvious? Chapter One was our fake marriage.

And Chapter Two is...?

A-Are you going to make me say it?

I thought we'd continue our Chapter One.

What do you mean? From now on...

What?

Won't we continue as a fake married couple?

Excuse me?

You told me you didn't want a divorce, right?

Right, and...

I-It can't be...

I was happy to hear you liked me, Akiha-san.

We truly get along.

At this point, we're best friends.

He thought I "loved" him platonically, not romantically?

Is something the matter?

What's with this man?

He doesn't get it even if I hug, kiss, or confess.

What should I do...

Akiha-san?

- How are you so oblivious? - What?

How will my feelings get across to you?

Your feelings?

It's useless, nothing gets through to him.

If he doesn't understand, we can't become mutual,

nor can he reject me.

I'll stay stuck in this wasteland, forever.

- I'm leaving. - What?

I said... I'm leaving.

- Why so suddenly? - Even if I continue to stay with you,

it's all become too much for me!

Wh-What's become "too much"?

You have the nerve to ask, "what?"

Think about it yourself!

[Only Just Married]

[Episode 8]

Akiha-san's feelings...

It's hot!

- It's too hot... - Here you go.

The lunch here is tasty, isn't it?

Thank you.

Do you mind if I sit next to you?

No, go for it.

Are you confused about Akiha-san's feelings?

I can give you advice if you'd like.

It's all right.

Is that so?

Actually...

No one understands a maiden's heart better than another lady.

So? What happened?

- She told me she didn't want a divorce, because she loves me. - I see.

What sort of feeling went into that statement?

Well, she said she likes you.

Right, and I said, "so do I."

However, this angered her.

Do you like Akiha-san?

I think she is the most important friend I have.

There is more than one way to interpret the word, "like."

Aside from the platonic "like," there's also, "love."

"Love"?

Do you mean... Akiha-san loves me?

That's... impossible.

I can't imagine Akiha-san having any romantic interest in me.

Plus, we decided we wouldn't fall for one another.

Momose-san, you're an extreme case.

What?

I know I offered an ear,

but if you're so curious, why not ask her yourself?

- Even if I wanted to, I can't. - Why not?

Akiha-san left the house.

What?

A design contest run by Kodo Publishing?

They'll be deciding on a logo for an upcoming literary magazine.

Why me?

Normally, this would still be difficult for you,

but I thought you'd want another chance.

Another chance?

Check out the judging panelists.

[Judges]

[Maruzono Fumi]

Is it possible for you to be satisfied with your designs?

At that time, I was too busy thinking about Momose-san...

Going independent may not just be a dream if you win this competition.

I think there's value in trying.

I'll do it. Please, let me take this challenge.

All right. There is not much time before the deadline. Will you be fine?

I will. I'll stay overnight.

You don't have to go that far...

It'll seriously help me out.

Help you out?

No, it's nothing.

A divorce?

I had suspicions since he wasn't wearing his wedding ring,

but I saw them the other day.

I have tons of changing procedures to go through. I'm changing my surname again.

Men are okay to marry immediately after a divorce, right?

They are, but...

No way... Miyuki-san do you...

[Dinner is curry♡]

Akiha-san?

- Welcome ho— - Pardon me!

- Whoa... - Makihara-kun?

I only knew there was a huge tree out front. I got lost!

- Um... - I no longer have a house.

Can you let me stay for a while?

What?

Omochi!

You argued with your roommate, and so you left?

It wasn't exactly an "argument."

I also thought I should move out soon.

I understand your circumstances, but why our place?

Why not?

Isn't it sensible not to barge into a married couple's home?

Well, aren't you two a fake couple?

I heard it all from Aki.

I see she tells you anything.

After all, we're best friends.

Best friends?

More importantly, Aki's late.

When is she coming back?

If you're a best friend, you'd understand her feelings, right? Huh?

I have a favor to ask you.

What? Aki left?

Yes.

How interesting.

You seem somewhat happy.

Not really.

So what's the favor?

I'd like you to tell me how Akiha-san feels.

As her best friend, I thought you'd know.

I see.

Though it's no compensation, you're free to stay here until you find a new home.

What to do...

You're free to use the air conditioner, TV, and microwave as you please.

The bath is open twenty-four hours.

Breakfast and dinner included.

Sounds like a deal! I'll tell you how Aki feels.

Thank you very much.

You're good at cooking.

I spent a long time living alone.

It looks like you don't need a wife.

I don't think one should marry simply to have meals served.

You make a point.

But I think it's better than getting married for a "fruitless love."

Thanks for the food.

Excuse me,

when will you tell me about Akiha-san's feelings?

Do you have any games?

If you win, I'll tell you.

Why are we playing Babanuki? (T/N: old maid playing card)

Do you not like it?

Babanuki isn't meant to be a two-player game.

I only played it with my brother.

I've never lost a game, ever.

Man, I really wanted to tell you how Aki feels.

What a bummer.

May I request another match?

Eeny, meeny, miny, moe!

Nice.

[Joker]

Game, set, match!

Once more...

The end result is always going to be the same.

You're way too easy to read.

I always won against my brother...

Your brother lost on purpose.

Is that so...

You have no friends, do you?

I've always been alone ever since I was little.

As I thought.

There is something I've been wondering about for a while now.

Makihara-kun, do you hate me?

Did I do something to annoy you?

Your fake marriage.

My parents went through something similar.

They had a loveless marriage for societal reasons, and I was born.

I see my parents in you, Momose-san.

Does that mean you hate fake marriages?

Not really.

Those sorts of unions are a valid form of marriage.

I think they're fine in their own way...

if there's really no love involved.

As you live together, you can't help but develop feelings.

My mother was like that.

She knew the terms going into the marriage. Yet, she always looked anguished at home.

Those who can keep up a wall and reject love, have it good.

They can whip around other people's lives as they please.

That's why...

you dislike me.

That's not the only reason.

After all, I like Aki.

When I say "like," I don't mean it platonically.

What?

Momose-san...

Make sure you stay true to your one-sided love,

since you got into a fake marriage because of it.

Well, I will take a bath.

[Studies of Art Culture]

Let's try this again tomorrow.

[Alarm 7:30 a.m.]

Will Momose-san be able to wake up in the morning?

It has nothing to do with me.

That oblivious, white asparagus can...

Is he for real?

Regarding yesterday—

I really shouldn't be saying this as a freeloader,

but don't you think the alarms are a bit too loud?

I'm terribly sorry.

It woke you up at 7 a.m. as well.

It's before 7 a.m.

I go back to sleep. I'll eat this later.

Well... regarding yesterday... Makihara-kun...

Good night.

[Dukes' Physiology of Domestic Animals, Book by H. H. Dukes]

[Veterinary National Exam Past Questions]

Okado, make sure you return home today. [Studies of Art Culture]

But...

There is no point if you break down from crunching.

Maintaining your health is a part of work.

Yes, Sir.

It's not like I have a home to return to.

- Here. - Thanks.

You called so suddenly that I thought something was wrong.

I just wanted a drink after work, so I invited you.

It's fine every once in a while, right?

Why this store?

Wouldn't a quieter store have been nicer?

This place is good! They have a nice variety of sake.

- Have you been here before? - Yes.

With whom?

By myself.

Since Mana was born, I was always in a hurry to get home.

I didn't have time to drink in places like this.

So I'm enjoying myself now.

Oh, I see. By yourself.

- Excuse me, two salty dishes please. - Yes, Sir.

- Not salty, make that a vinegared mozuku seaweed please. - Yes, Ma'am!

Jeez, you know you have high blood pressure.

I can't seem to keep track of that alone.

You have to have someone around to keep watch.

I know a good app. I'll tell you later.

- An app? - Yes.

[Hatsuya]

Here you are, eat up.

It's been so long since I've had your sake-steamed clams.

Ever since you got married, you haven't visited at all.

Are you doing your chores?

I am.

We both work, so we split them.

I'm so glad you married someone like Momose-san.

Now that I see you're happy, I have no regrets.

Don't say things like that.

It's not like I'd be unhappy if I remained single.

That's why I was worried.

I thought you'd never marry.

You kept saying solitude wouldn't make you lonely.

Did I?

Momose-san, do you have a flashlight?

I do. Are you heading out?

Yeah, to go find a missing kid.

A missing kid?

Fuuko?

Fuuko?

I didn't know vets were tasked with things like this.

This is unrelated to the clinic.

I found the owner myself, so I sort of share the responsibility.

Fuuko's owner is a grandmother in her 80's.

You don't have to help.

I'll do this myself.

This time for sure, I wish to learn Akiha-san's feelings.

Why're you so desperate to know how she feels?

I would like her to come back.

Do you want to continue being her fake husband that badly?

Aren't you someone who prefers being alone?

Even I find it strange.

A while back, I caught a fever.

While I was sick, Akiha-san washed my sweat-ridden pajamas.

In the past, I hated changing in front of people,

or having them touch my sweaty clothes.

Yet for some reason, I was fine with her doing so.

When I'm with Akiha-san, I don't feel like I'm with a stranger.

Rather, I feel at ease if she's beside me.

Oh, Fuuko.

Oh? Where?

Right there!

Oh, she went in!

Momose-san.

Wait, wait!

One, two...

Thank God!

Fuuko!

Grandma, you had an arranged marriage, right?

I did.

Back in my day, marriage wasn't all about romance.

In that case, you didn't love grandpa when you married him.

I guess so.

My parents decided it, and I married him because he was to be my partner.

Did you fall for him as you lived together

as a married couple?

To be honest, I never felt I loved your grandpa, even while married.

- Really? - Yes.

Soon after we married, your mother was born.

We ran the store while raising a child.

Every day was busy, and I had no time to even think about things like that.

Rather than someone I loved, he was like my comrade in arms.

- I see. - However,

when I was left alone after his passing,

I felt incredibly lonely.

Then I realized, I loved this person.

It isn't that I'm lonely when alone.

It's lonely when you cannot be with the one you love.

Akiha, I want you to cherish the time you have with your loved one.

I will.

[Takehara Veterinary Hospital]

Here is your change of 350 yen.

I'm glad nothing was wrong.

She's been down all morning. I was worried.

- So? Do you have business with me? - What?

Isn't that why you came to our hospital?

One moment please.

What is it?

Do you want to team up?

What?

Once Momose-san divorces Akiha-san, I plan to ask him out.

And you want me to hook up with Aki?

Akiha-san now dislikes Momose-san and ran out of the house.

I thought this opportunity could be our chance.

I don't plan on confessing to Aki until I become a proper vet.

Wow, you're serious about her.

I'm glad Momose-san's so oblivious.

If he realizes his own feelings, I have no way of winning.

[Omochi really wants to see you. Could you please come home?]

Momose, let's go get drinks!

We haven't celebrated our success on the regional rehabilitation project.

My apologies, today I'm...

I'll also have to pass.

What? Do you guys have plans?

You can invite wives, friends, anyone!

- My apologies, today I'm... - I'll also have to pass.

How cold.

Fine. I'll just invite the people from Morita Design.

D-Did you say, "Morita Design"?

Beer after a meeting's great! Now that's the stuff!

Miss, one highball... Wait, why not "beer"!

It's your fault I got dragged along, Momose-san.

I'm terribly sorry.

The designer in charge of Shonan's tourist spots swapped to Sakahara-san?

Yes, Okado is busy preparing for the contest now.

- Contest? - Yes.

Okado is working hard, staying overnight at the office.

Right this way.

Hello.

That guy from the goukon?

- Makihara-kun? - What? Here.

My apologies.

Due to circumstances, I've promised to feed him dinner.

- I got it! You're Tetsuya's character, Kinpachi! - Right, right!

- "Kato and Matsuura were working together. Go easy on them!" - No way, no way!

About... before...

Did you fight with Okado?

I'm the one at fault.

I envy you two for having arguments.

What?

I recently got divorced.

Oh, really?

Have you ever felt jealousy, because of your wife?

- Jealousy? - Yes.

The other day, I thought about my ex-wife having another partner.

And you felt jealous?

I was surprised to find I had such feelings, even at my age.

"Such feelings"?

If you don't want your partner to be taken

that must mean you love her.

[Studies of Art Culture]

I feel no inspiration.

It'd be a waste if we didn't give such a good flyer to as many people as possible.

Looking at this, I get what you mean about being particular about each font.

Good!

That was delicious.

I'll go up to pay.

- No, I'll do it. - You sure?

Of course.

Please.

Yuito? What are you doing here?

Oh... nothing.

Are you his friend? Want to join us for a drink?

What's this?

Are you getting money from these geezers?

No way. This is...

Didn't you say you're moving out because of a crush?

What the hell's this?

Did that person ignore you?

- Give us a moment. - You seriously have no pride.

You're 25, and still drifting between girls' houses with no steady job.

I'm sure becoming a vet was all lip service, and you're not taking your job seriously.

Don't think you're a big shot, just cause of your face.

No one will accept a flippant guy like you.

I don't think that's entirely true.

I may not know Makihara-kun well.

However, I know that he's studying diligently to become a vet,

and he takes his job as a nurse seriously.

He found owners for abandoned pets,

made flyers to find said owners,

and found a runaway pet for an elderly owner.

I wouldn't call people who could do such things,

"flippant" or the likes.

Who are you?

You must like Makihara-kun.

To vent your frustration over lack of reciprocation, you purposefully—

Don't lecture me, gramps!

Gramps...

Gramps...

What's the matter?

Here.

Apologies for the trouble.

I won't thank you.

I didn't ask you to cover for me.

I know.

I don't care what others think of me.

I will do as I want, and I don't plan on changing.

I don't need someone to understand.

I was the same as you.

I never wished for anyone to understand

that I entered a fake marriage to continue a fruitless love.

Nor did I think anyone would understand.

But since meeting Akiha-san,

there was something I realized.

Having someone who would understand my feelings,

brought great happiness.

In that case, why don't you treasure her?

What?

If she's so important to you, stay together.

However... Akiha-san...

It's your fault Aki left.

Open your eyes already

and realize you love Aki.

The one I love is Miharu.

Then... I'm going to confess.

The next time I see Aki, I'll tell her I love her.

Is that fine with you?

You actually stopped your alarms today.

Makihara-kun...

I wonder why Aki has her alarm set at 6:50.

What?

If she's supposed to clock in later,

she has no reason to get up this early, every day.

Damn, I'm sleepy.

It's 7 a.m.

Please wake up!

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♫ Things are difficult to tell ♫

Makihara-kun, thank you for telling me.

I'm off to confirm my own feelings.

♫ I can't sleep in a sleepy night, ♫

♫ I'm waiting for an unpredictable return ♫

Finally.

♫ What to expect every time you become one thing. ♫

If I think back on it,

Akiha-san always accepted my feelings, despite my peculiarities.

♫ What I overlooked and laughed at ♫

Even when we entered this fake marriage...

♫ And the future cries ♫

I understand.

Even when I told her of my fruitless love...

I'm on your side, Momose-san.

Even when I was troubled over Miharu...

But that sort of stuff is only natural. You love her, after all.

♫ You are not warm enough to withstand the cold ♫

Since I met Akiha-san, my feelings are...

no longer alone.

Perhaps this isn't friendship.

Have a good day!

I... love you, Momose-san.

Now, I must convey...

these feelings to Akiha-san.

I ended up staying overnight at the company, again.

Akiha-san!

Akiha-san, Akiha-san!

Momose-san?

♫ I just can express my feelings ♫

♫ The heartbeat sparks on a night when you can't sleep ♫

♫ With the love that overflows in me ♫

♫ I want to tighten it ♫

What's the matter?

Akiha-san... That...

Are you okay?

Do you need water—

Can I... hug you?

♫ I can hug you ♫

Let me hug you.

♫ I've never been in love ♫

♫ I want you ♫

♫ Sometimes I get angry ♫

♫ Indecisive tears ♫

♫ It's a genius that bothers you ♫

♫ but you two are tied together ♫

♫ Is there a love that begins? ♫

♫ That's why I think of you even today ♫

♫ You are not warm enough to withstand the cold ♫

Akiha-san...

Yes?

♫ I can warm you up ♫

♫ My love is not confident at all ♫

♫ But, there is no lie ♫

♫ In these eyes ♫

♫ I want you to understand ♫

♫ I'm sure this is the beginning of love ♫

Please, right now...

file a divorce with me.

What?

What? [To be continued]

So this is the end. [The tables have turned! A new one-sided love begins!]

This is the beginning.

I want to be freed from Momose-san.

If you look at these, I think you'll feel healed, Akiha-san.

We're no longer a married couple, but strangers.

I think about her from afar... [Momose has another fruitless love!?]

Hope your love stays fruitless, forever.

- I have no reason to meet you, Momose-san. - You do.