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Can I...

hug you?

Let me hug you.

Akiha-san…

Yes?

Please, right now…

file a divorce with me.

What?

Wait a second!

Why so suddenly?

Apologies for the trouble.

Wh-Wh-Why?

Please explain it.

I want to rectify some things.

Rectify?

I wish to confess my honest feelings to the one I love.

In order to do so, I must face her with no lies.

Then...

why did you hug me?

To confirm my own feelings.

I understand.

Let's file a divorce.

[Stamp]

[Momose]

[Request of Divorce]

Thank you very much.

Can I leave my things here, until I find a new house?

I'll do my best to find one quickly.

Of course.

If you ever need anything, stop by.

I don't mind if you keep the key.

Thank you very much.

I'll be sure to turn this in.

Please do.

I'm sorry for calling you during working hours.

I'll take my leave here.

I married someone I didn't love

and divorced someone I did love.

We

have come to an end.

[Divorce Request]

This is our beginning.

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[Only Just Married]

[Episode 9]

- A divorce? - Yes.

I know it's sudden, but that's that.

"That's that"?

Is that why you were staying over at the office?

Something like that.

Don't worry, I'll find a house soon.

I'm more worried about you, Okado. Are you all right?

I'm totally fine. Rather, I feel refreshed.

I can fully concentrate on the contest, so I'm actually glad.

If you say so...

Aki, you seem down.

That's not true.

Don't hold back, let out your happy aura.

My happy aura...

I'll be happy if you're happy.

What are you talking about?

You know, with Momose-san...

Did he tell you? About the divorce?

The divorce?

In terms of rectifying things,

he must be happy.

Hold on a second. Momose-san went to see you yesterday, right?

He told me plain and simple

that he wanted a divorce to rectify things.

A divorce...

Momose-san said he wanted to confess to his love.

Right, and that person is...

He can only think of Miharu-san.

It's okay.

I...

want to be freed from Momose-san.

Liking him has just led to more heart-rending experiences.

Aki...

"We can stay friends."

"I'll be satisfied, being by his side."

There were times I believed I'd be okay with that,

but now I'm tired.

I want it all to end.

This is fine.

I don't have to experience such heartbreak anymore.

Thank God!

Aki,

- the one Momose loves— - Sorry,

I have a meeting, so I'll be heading out.

[Various Applications and Forms here]

[Notification of Divorce]

Forms to change status are a pain, aren't they?

Mamiya-san.

Though, I'm only moving.

If you could, please.

I shall confirm your documents.

I heard you divorced.

Yes, I turned in the forms yesterday.

How unexpected.

I thought you cared about Akiha-san.

I do.

You, platonically "like" her, right?

No, not that sort of "like."

Excuse me?

In other words, you confirmed your love for Akiha-san through a hug,

but you believed your fake marriage shouldn't continue, hence the divorce.

You are correct.

Why can't you remain a married couple?

To properly face Akiha-san, I wanted to reset our relationship, and start from the beginning.

What should I begin with?

What?

I must admit I'm inexperienced and have no idea what to do.

On that note, have you confessed to Akiha?

Not yet.

Why not?

I thought we should rectify our relationship, before doing so.

- Was that rectifying necessary? - What?

She won't understand unless you tell her.

I don't think that to be the case.

She approved the divorce upon accepting my feelings.

He's even more critically inept than I thought...

Let me preface. I won't act as a messenger to Akiha-san.

There's nothing sadder than assisting another person's love.

However, I'll give you one warning.

Please, let me hear it.

Romance can turn sour, even if you convey your feelings.

If you don't tell her, it won't just grow sour. You'll be too late.

Too late?

I'm saying, don't think Akiha-san will love you forever.

It only takes a second for a person's feelings to fizzle out.

Okado has now returned. [Morita Design]

Good work.

Okado!

Thank you very much.

I apologize for coming to the office.

I tried calling, but it wouldn't go through.

I was in meetings.

What do you need?

Oh... well...

Was there an issue with the divorce forms?

No, they were properly accepted.

Then why are you here?

I heard from Morita about the contest. How is that going?

- If there is anything I can assist you with... - There is not.

The design will soon be finished. Do not worry.

I'm glad to hear it.

If you have no business here, could you please not visit the office?

We are no longer married. Rather, we are strangers.

- Stangers? - Well then,

I have a deadline to meet.

Oh, well...

I'm saying, don't think Akiha-san will love you forever.

It only takes a second for a person's feelings to fizzle out.

Akiha-san?

- Makihara-kun? - I'm sorry to barge in.

Here, I forgot to return this.

Thanks for letting me stay.

Did you find a home?

I'm staying with various friends.

You're free to stay until you find a home.

Are you okay with the way things are between you and Aki?

- What? - Why didn't you confess?

You're seriously incompetent.

I...

don't know what to do.

I thought it would be enough if Akiha-san were to be happy.

For now, I'm pining from afar.

Another fruitless effort?

Isn't that an excuse because you're scared to confess?

I hope a self-centered, low esteemed guy like you

keeps having a fruitless love.

You idiot.

[Momose Bento] (T/N: The sign for "Momo's Bento" is currently taken down)

A divorce?

You're joking, right?

It's the truth. I already turned in the forms.

What the hell? Why didn't you consult us?

Exactly! You got married and divorced, all on your own.

Goodness, you never tell us anything of importance.

I'm sorry.

You should carefully think about it once more.

Can't you ask them to return the divorce forms?

Of course, he can't.

What if he appealed a false claim?

Submit that, and the divorce may be canceled.

It's something I have already decided.

There's no turning back.

Come on in.

This seriously helps.

I hadn't told my family yet and have no place to go.

You owe me one.

Thanks for letting me stay.

[Momose Bento]

Here.

Thanks.

Do you want me to wipe this?

That would help, thanks.

You won't ask about the divorce?

It's what you and Akiha-chan decided after discussing it with each other.

It's not my place to interfere.

I see.

On the other hand, it really shocked Asahi-kun.

When we heard you got married, he was the happiest.

He really thought of Akiha-chan as a younger sister.

Yes.

Why did you get married?

What?

You really suit Akiha-chan,

but when we heard you got married, we were perplexed.

I thought you had no desire to marry,

and you didn't seem like the type to do so soon after dating.

Congratulations, Miharu.

Thanks.

Starting today, you'll be my brother-in-law.

That feels strange.

I hope you become happy.

Same to you, Shu-kun.

If you don't find happiness, I can't be happy either.

I always thought happiness equaled marriage.

That's why I got married without being considerate to my partner.

It was all my selfishness.

If only I had thought more of Akiha-san...

Though, it's too late for that.

It's not too late.

I took the long route and finally realized

what was important to me.

It's not too late for you either.

What's the matter? Your father's portable heater broke.

The old hot-water bottle should be around here.

- I'm sorry to cause a ruckus before you sleep. - It's all right.

I know Dad gets cold easily.

Do you plan on being alone from now on?

What?

As a parent, I'm worried.

Unlike Asahi, you're not good at interacting with people.

When we're gone, I thought you'd be all alone.

When I heard you married Akiha-san,

I realized you finally met someone who noticed your merits.

It put me at ease.

Oh, how nostalgic! Hold this.

Really, a blast from the past.

Did you still save these things?

[Crayfish Observation Journal | Year 6 Class 1: Shu Momose]

"Crayfish Observation Journal"?

Don't you remember?

When you were little, you went to go hunt for crayfish with Asahi.

Look, look!

Wow, amazing!

Goodness, you're covered in dirt.

Shu, did you find any?

I did.

But I'm fine with observing.

You two really are exact opposites.

Asahi was too rash, while you were a scaredy-cat.

A scaredy-cat?

Deep down, didn't you want to touch the crayfish?

You've always been kind, but a little bit of a coward.

Isn't that an excuse, cause you're scared to confess?

I haven't changed,

not one bit.

I've been living while making excuses for my cowardly self.

I want to love Miharu without anyone realizing it.

I decide my own happiness.

My incompetence irritated me,

and I ran from admitting that.

Don't cry anymore.

Not even realizing

how I hurt the one most important to me.

Even if I continue to stay with you, it's all become too much for me!

I'm... about to repeat the same mistake.

[Geishin Bungaku: Studies of Art Culture]

What do you think?

I'm going to be intentionally harsh.

If you think this can win, give up on the contest.

What?

Using a safe design choice won't win against those with experience.

You must challenge them with a design unique to "Okado Akiha."

Even so, you have a lot on your plate.

Don't push yourself to join this contest.

No, Sir.

I'll work on it again.

I want to show Sensei Maruzono a design I'm satisfied with.

[Studies of Art Culture]

- Good work. - And to you as well.

Good work today.

Embrace your style. Make it simpler.

You're right. I will rethink it.

Thank you very much.

Good!

Morning.

Did you pull another all-nighter?

Good morning.

[Momose Shu: Do you know where Omochi's canned tuna is?]

Canned tuna?

[It should be in the second drawer of the cupboard]

[I cannot find it]

[It may be underneath the sink]

[I cannot find it]

[Did you check all the way in the back?]

[I cannot find it]

Why isn't it there?

[Whenever you are free, could you come by and look for it?]

It's right here.

How odd. When I checked earlier, it wasn't there.

Well then, farewell.

- Have you had dinner? - What?

Would you care to dine together...

No, thank you.

I still have work to do.

- Where do you live now? - Do I need to tell you?

Just in case. I may need to mail you things.

Mamiya-san is letting me stay at her place.

Mamiya-san?

Staying with people who know about us saves me the explanation.

- One more thing. Could you stop this? - What?

Stop using Omochi to call me out.

So you caught on.

However, I didn't think you'd meet me otherwise.

There is no reason to meet you anymore.

There is.

I... want to convey my feelings to you.

I must honestly confess to the one I love—

Stop it already.

You don't need to explain that to me.

- However... - Right now,

my head's filled with things for the contest.

I don't want to think about anything unnecessary.

Please...

don't bother me anymore.

Um...

I'm terribly sorry.

Don't push yourself, Akiha-san.

Sometimes you work too hard and tend to push yourself.

That's normally.

I'm just resilient and tough.

No...

Your strength and kindness

are not the norm.

I apologize for calling you out, during a busy time.

Since it's late, I'll call you a taxi.

Mamiya-san.

Yes?

I heard Akiha-san is staying at your place.

News travels fast.

Did you confess to her?

I see.

I have a favor to ask you.

I don't know anymore...

Do you plan on working late into the night again?

I'm sorry for bothering you.

- Am I being loud? - I don't mind.

I suggest you sleep between 10 to 2, for your skin.

Thank you for the tip.

However, the deadline's approaching...

- Here. From Momose-san. - What?

He asked me to hand it to you.

Don't forget to turn off the lights and air conditioning.

Okay.

[Recent Trends, and Strategies for Kodo Publishing's Logo Design]

"Recent Trends, and Strategies for Kodo Publishing's Logo Design"?

[Seven Days until Akiha-san's contest]

- Mamiya-san, may I ask another request? - What?

I think Akiha-san will feel comfort after seeing these.

I'll hand them to her.

Mamiya-san, here!

- They're energy drinks. I think it'll help Akiha-san. - Wh-What?

Careful, it's heavy.

- Here are some things that'll help Akiha-san sleep well. - Oh...

[Eel House Musashi]

I think Akiha-san will lose her vigor.

Feel free to try as well.

Thank you very much.

I'm not a carrier pigeon!

I'm really sorry about all this.

Regardless, he does this every day... Momose-san is so diligent.

Won't you meet him?

What?

If someone did this much, I'd at least give them a date.

After all, Momose-san's my type.

He only thinks of Miharu.

- Miharu-san, right... - Besides,

I don't want to get hurt anymore.

If I get too close to Momose-san, I may get hurt again.

I'm not strong enough to fall for someone like that again.

Then I guess these tributes are a bother.

[Morita Design]

[Studies of Art Culture]

[Studies of Art Culture]

- Looks good, it has your flair! - Really?

I think this design will be a formidable entry.

- Aren't you glad, Okado? - Yes!

Good for you.

All right then.

[Akiha Okado: Thank you for the gifts]

Thank you for the reference material and delicious food, among other things.

Thanks to them, I was able to submit my design.

I'm truly grateful for your support.

I'll attach the design I submitted.

From Okado Akiha.

[Studies of Art Culture]

We shall go with this, for the color and font.

Yes, I leave it to you.

The contest results will be announced today.

They will indeed.

It's nerve-racking.

Depending on the results, Okado's dream may be in reach.

Her dream?

Didn't she tell you?

She wants to go independent by 30 and design under her own name.

This is the first time I've heard that.

I only hope for good results

as it doubles for another chance with Sensei Maruzono.

Another chance?

- As I recall, Sensei Maruzono is on the judging committee? - Yes.

This time, Okado wants Sensei Maruzono to see a design she's satisfied with.

I see.

[Notifications from Kodo Publishing]

- Good work. - Good work.

Didn't you have a meeting with Touren Co.?

Yes, but we were getting nowhere with their lead designer absent.

It really pisses me off.

A contest and our job, what's more important?

- A contest? - Seems their designer won a contest run by Kodo Publishing.

The results for that contest are to be announced at 18:00...

It was rigged.

They said it was a contest, but the winner was already chosen.

There's an awards ceremony at Kodo Publishing at 18:30.

That's why they couldn't join our meeting.

How rude.

Excuse me.

- Momose-san? - What's going on?

[Kodo Publishing]

Pardon me, I'm Momose from Shudendo.

I'd like to meet the judges of the design contest.

- Do you have prior arrangements? - I do not.

I'm terribly sorry, those with no prior—

Ten, no, five minutes. I have something to say before the awards ceremony.

Even so...

Momose-san?

Sensei Maruzono.

Will you be participating in the awards ceremony?

Yes, all judges are to participate.

I heard the winner was chosen beforehand. Is this true?

How could you say that here?

That isn't so unusual in this business.

So it's the truth.

Speaking of, Okado, was it?

Your wife also entered. I saw her name.

Did you see her work?

I didn't. The winner was predetermined. There would be no point.

However...

I've already seen her skill in a past job.

I must apologize for I'm not that free.

[Studies of Art Culture, Logo Design Contest Results]

[Winner: Yuusei Wakamiya]

That's a real shame.

As expected, reality's not so nice.

You know, I sort of had confidence in this one.

Damn, seriously?

Chief, we have no more meetings, right?

I don't think so.

- In that case, let's clock out early and drink together. - What?

Why not? My date got canceled, and I'm totally free.

It's certainly been a while. Let's all drink together!

- Why not drink here? - Sounds good!

I'll go buy drinks.

- I'll go buy bread! - How much?

- A lot? - A lot? Roger that!

Why am I snacking on bread with alcohol?

Let me know if there is not enough, I'll buy more.

You just want to meet Mr. Generic.

His shift's until 8, so I'm going two more times!

You're going too often!

Do you like him that badly?

You can read the room if you try, Sakahara-san.

What do you mean?

You said that to cheer up Okado, didn't you?

I-I guess so.

You were sort of cool.

What?

Here's some red bean filled takoyaki.

Okado, try some.

Thank you.

What are you talking about?

Chief...

Thank you for all the advice.

I was a bit harsh, though.

I'm sorry I couldn't produce results.

Stop it already. Takoyaki isn't meant to be eaten in a somber mood.

Go on, dig in.

I will.

Okado, how old are you?

- Twenty-seven. - Twenty-seven?

Then you'll rebound quickly.

As you age, you take fewer risks to lessen the damage done to yourself,

but that's all useless.

- Useless? - After all, if you're alive, you'll inevitably get hurt.

Even if you're hurt, you have to face it head-on.

This is pretty much an Oobanyaki. (T/N: Type of Japanese street food, like a filled pancake)

Ouch! Okado, pass me a wet wipe.

Can I have a moment of your time?

Sensei Maruzono?

What brings you all this way?

Though I'd be meddling, I figured I should let you know.

Keep in mind, this is my personal opinion.

I believe your designs take center stage and assert dominance.

A magazine's centerpiece is its authors.

However, I thought your logo understood this magazine's concept

and was quite the appealing design.

To be frank, I expected nothing from you. However, I'm glad I looked at your work.

What?

He asked me.

Your husband, that is.

I've already seen her skill in a past job.

I must apologize for I'm not that free.

Sensei Maruzono, please.

Please, would you look at her work?

- Stop that. - As you say, it may have no meaning.

However, she entered this contest to attain her dreams and to show you her work.

She poured her soul into creating something that satisfied her.

So, please,

could you at least look at her work?

Please!

Please!

Momose-san bowed down?

It was truly troublesome.

He's so persistent,

but I appreciate his actions.

Though the contest results did not change,

I was able to find such amazing work.

Let's work together when given the opportunity. That is all.

Thank you very much!

Did that idol of yours compliment you?

Good for you, Aki.

Thanks.

I've sort of changed my mind about the white asparagus.

I didn't think there were people who actually bowed down.

You're right.

If things become rough again, just cry.

I always thought romance was all fun and games,

but I recently realized I was totally wrong.

When you actually love someone, there's more pain than fun.

You'll get jealous and anxious.

You're forced to recognize, "I'm not the one,"

but things feel heart-rending because you're in love.

If you feel distressed with Momose,

it just means you love him that much, right?

If you want to meet him, go see him. If you love him, keep loving him.

If you ever want to cry, I'll be there for you.

Thank you.

- I'm home. - Welcome home.

If you'd like, I'll clean later.

It can't be later! Move over!

Akiha-san, can you please leave?

All right.

Yes?

Momose-san?

I told him my address.

I'm tired of being a carrier pigeon.

Now I'm heading to a goukon. Take your time.

♫ When you're closer ♫

♫ Somehow, my chest hurts ♫

♫ I can't sleep in a sleepy night ♫

I heard from Sensei Maruzono.

♫ ... unpredictable return ♫

You did all that for me. Thank you.

No worries.

I couldn't be of help otherwise.

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

What brings you to Mamiya's house?

I apologize for the sudden visit.

I wanted to hand this to you.

♫ And the future cries ♫

I tried researching the steps independent designers took these last few years.

♫ Is it selfish? ♫

To be honest, I do not know what the quickest path to independence is.

One way is to win a competition run by a company.

Another is to go overseas and acquire new knowledge from around the world.

♫ I've never been in love ♫

Akiha-san? Are you listening?

♫ I... ♫

♫ Want you ♫

♫ Sometimes I get angry ♫

As I thought, I...

What?

Even if I'm hurt, even if things get rough,

As expected, Momose-san—

W-Wait!

You can't.

Let me say it.

I like you, Akiha-san.

This is... not the platonic "like."

This is "love."

I...

I... love you, Akiha-san.

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♫ You are not warm enough to withstand the cold ♫

♫ I can warm you up ♫

♫ My love is not confident at all ♫

Me, too.

Momose-san,

I love you!

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

[To be continued]

[Finale] [The type of married couple they settled on]

From now on, I'll be with Momose-san...

I've been in your care.