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The convenient thing about living alone...

...is that you can act however you want, without worrying about how you look to someone else.

For example, I...

...bask in the sun like this first thing in the morning.

It'd be a little embarrassing to do in front of someone else, but...

If I'm by myself, then it's totally...

Oh.

I'm not... by myself.

Please... don't mind me.

I forgot he was here.

Huh?

[Shinichi]

When did he...?

Shinichi...

You didn't prepare for your classes yesterday?

I think better in the morning.

I go to bed early and do work in the morning. That's how I do things.

I see...

Um... clips, clips...

Huh? They're gone.

My scissors and stapler are gone too.

Oh. I borrowed them.

Your electronic dictionary too.

Where did you put them?

On this shelf.

Don't just move things without permission.

It's more convenient for me to keep them here, isn't it?

It's weird to keep office supplies and condiments in the same place, isn't it?

I live here alone, so I can put stuff wherever I want.

Yeah...

It's not like we're living here together, either.

You're just here temporarily. And I'll keep living like I'm alone.

You're right. I'm sorry.

In any case, please don't touch anything without my permission, okay?

I understand.

May I have something to drink?

Drink whatever you want.

She keeps saying, "Don't touch this," or "Do you what you want"...

What?

Nothing!

Akiyama-sensei, you don't use your kitchen?

I guess not. I rarely cook for myself.

I thought it was a bit too clean...

That's such a shame. It's such a good kitchen...

Don't tell me... you want to use it?

May I?

I guess there's no helping it. Go ahead.

Thank you.

Good morning.

Good morning.

Kamisaka-sensei, why do you have Akiyama-sensei's electronic dictionary?

Huh?

Uh... um...

- This is, uh, you see... - Good morning.

Huh?

I wonder where my electronic dictionary is?

I lost it yesterday. Have you seen it?

Electronic dictionary?

It's right here!

Oh!

False alarm...

You picked it up for me.

Yeah. You dropped it, so...

Thanks.

No problem.

This is all because you touched it without permission!

I'm sorry. I forgot to put it back.

Geez. Ever since you came, things keep disappearing from their places.

Sorry.

Honestly.

Vice Principal, I'd like to speak with you about something...

What? You want to change the provider for the cafeteria?

That's right. I think we should go with another company starting next year.

Why would you want to change again?

Why?

Our current provider's food... doesn't taste good.

With all due respect, Principal...

If you're expecting school cafeteria food to taste good...

...just because it isn't quite as tasty as you'd hoped...

It's truly awful.

- Is that so? - Yes.

So, that being the case, I'd like you to choose a new provider.

Things have become quite a mess, haven't they?

What's wrong?

The president of our current provider is quite friendly with the vice principal.

I'm also quite indebted to him for a variety of things...

A variety...

I wonder if there's a good way that we could make this talk of changing providers go away?

But, you know... Is our cafeteria food really that bad?

Have you ever eaten it?

- Yes. - Was it bad?

It was bad.

Gross.

I'll have my mom make me a lunch tomorrow.

But, we're cooking in tomorrow's Home Ec class, so...

...you won't need a lunch, right?

Oh yeah.

What are we going to make?

Didn't she say it was Mabo-nasu?

But, you still have to eat what you cook during class, even if you messed up!

Eggplant, huh?

What are you doing?

I'm cooking.

Huh? Didn't you say it was okay for me use the kitchen?

I did say it was okay, but I thought you'd be making something simpler.

Hey! Those are...!

You didn't have any potholders, so...

You use these like this!

These are for taking care of your skin!

- They're expensive! - I'm sorry.

Honestly.

That aside, you're making something pretty complicated.

This is pretty easy stuff.

What? Really?

I didn't have a mom, and my dad worked all the time...

...so I was always in charge of meals, since I was little.

Is that how it was?

You don't cook, Akiyama-sensei?

No.

I tried when I first started living alone, but...

Now I don't at all.

Well...your kitchen is really clean, isn't it?

I could if I wanted to.

I just don't have the time.

Besides, when buying ingredients for one person, there's always waste.

It's not economical.

Eating out all the time is less economical, isn't it? And it's hard to eat a balanced diet.

I make good money, so it's fine.

And as for my health... If I ate ramen or gyuudon everyday, it'd be a problem, but...

...I do make sure to eat a balanced diet.

Is that so?

What are you making?

A tofu and vegetable quiche.

I tried mixing pureed tofu into heavy cream.

Even if you're busy, if you take a little time...

...you can have a tasty, healthy meal.

What are you going to do about dinner, Akiyama-sensei?

What? That's a one-person portion?

Oh. You wanted to eat some?

You said you were going to keep living like you were alone, so I thought...

Whatever. It's fine. I was going to get delivery, anyway.

Oh, is this Keyaki Sushi?

I'd like to get delivery.

The deluxe nigiri plate.

Actually, make that the super deluxe plate please.

Itadakimasu.

Delicious.

It came out pretty well.

I know.

Know what?

You have leftovers over there.

You messed up and made too much, didn't you?

Nope. That's for my lunch tomorrow.

What?

A guy, thinking of his bento...

Hmm... maybe I should've included fresh ground pepper...

Well, I guess this is what you get for 500 yen.

What? You made that for 500 yen?

That's right.

I got the tofu on sale for 50 yen...

The lotus root was 99 yen, and the other vegetables are always cheap...

Oh. I did use some of your rice, though.

I see.

How much did that cost?

It's the special deluxe plate so, 2000 yen.

Expensive.

It's delicious, so it's fine!

Itadakimasu!

Is that a quiche?

It looks delicious! Can I have it?

Then, can I have that pink dango?

Sure. A successful trade!

Nonomura-sensei, would you also like to trade?

Good idea.

Let's... not, okay?

I guess a girl has to know how to cook to be popular.

Lately they've been calling it "boyfriend lunches," so I guess cooking for your boyfriend is all the rage.

- That's right. - Yes.

Maybe I'll learn how to cook from Sakagami-sensei too.

You're always welcome.

Yes.

Akiyama-sensei, do you cook too?

Huh? Oh, yeah, a little.

What do you make?

Akiyama-sensei seems like she can do anything flawlessly.

Let's see...

Yesterday, I tried to make a tofu and vegetable quiche.

Wow, amazing!

I didn't just add in heavy cream, I also tried mixing in pureed tofu.

With just a little bit of work, you can have a delicious and healthy meal.

That's splendid, Akiyama-sensei!

Oh, it's nothing...

Don't run.

Kamisaka-sensei, I gathered up the homework handouts.

Thanks.

Also, Kamisaka-sensei...

What did you think of the rice odango that I made?

It was delicious. Very soft.

Isn't it? Let's trade again, okay?

Sure.

Did you still need something, Saegusa-san?

No.

I'm not losing to her...

Doesn't Minami seem a little serious?

Okay, please prepare the eggplant now.

Okay.

Now, take the eggplant...

I think this is wrong!

What's wrong?

This is an age where women can be out in the workplace too.

So why is it that only women need to learn to cook?

Isn't that behind the times?

Now is not the time to be having this argument...

You're just forcing us to believe that women have to be this way, aren't you?

I can't accept that!

I'm going to boycott this class!

H-hey!

"Don't allow anything to sway you."

"Be strong of will and heart."

Perfectly...

A perfect...

Could I borrow your dictionary for a moment?

Go ahead.

Thanks.

What?

Right. It's got "ball" on the bottom!

Honestly.

Maybe you just aren't cut out to teach people?

It's a little embarrassing as your mentor.

Is okay for a mentor to...

...tell lies?

What? Say it clearly.

Is it okay for a mentor to tell lies?

Tell lies?

Saying that you can cook.

But, that's...

Who cares, right? It's not like that lie hurts anyone.

I wonder if it's really okay to think that?

Akiyama-sensei!

Please come with me.

Yes, ma'am.

Miyamoto-san said that?

Sakagami-sensei is very upset.

For many years, she's worked at several different schools as a part-time teacher...

...but this is the first time this has happened to her...

I sincerely apologize for all of the trouble my student caused you.

I'll be sure to have a long talk about her behavior with her...

Is she feeling unwell?

There's nothing wrong. She doesn't have a fever.

Miyamoto-san...

Did something happen that made you want to boycott the class?

Not really. I just said what I felt.

You're not the kind of person to do that, though.

Maybe there's a reason why she suddenly felt so insecure?

It often happens to girls this age.

You're right.

In any case, let's go apologize to Sakagami-sensei.

Alright?

You don't even call...

Sorry. I'm doing what I can, though, so you don't have to worry.

Why won't you tell me where you're staying?

Because...

Are you someplace that you can't talk about?

That's not it.

I got it. You're living with a woman, aren't you?

No...

Oh, you panicked.

I'm not...

Kamisaka-sensei.

Sawai-sensei.

Oh, I thought I'd do some shopping before going home...

Is this your friend?

I'm his friend, Harada Hiroyuki.

Please join us.

It's okay. She has to do some shopping, right?

She's super pretty!

What about it?

Don't tell me you're...

No. It's not her.

I'm sorry for disturbing you. I'll see you later...

See you.

Hey, um...

[Cat Cafe: Calico]

This is a mouse...

Come here, come here...

So cute!

Being around cats is so relaxing.

Isn't it?

People who get stressed from being around other people...

...come here to relax and recharge, don't they?

That's right.

Do you have a lot of it? Stress caused by other people?

I guess you'd call it "personal relationships"...

I don't really understand the students' feelings...

Like today, with Miyamoto-san.

Maybe it's best to start with the idea that understanding another person's feelings isn't that easy.

You're right.

People often have unexpected sides to them.

Who are you talking about?

Kamisaka-sensei.

He... doesn't have a mother...

...so it seems like he had a fairly lonely childhood.

Is that so?

I would've thought he was a rich kid with an Oedipal Complex, but...

But, everyone has hidden sides to them, right?

Yes, they do.

That's right. Sakagami-sensei, the Home Ec teacher, wanted me to ask you...

...to present your original vegetable and tofu quiche during the next Home Ec class.

The tofu quiche?

Oh, but... Why ask me?

Hm... The student who boycotted today's class... Miyamoto-san?

Yes...

She said that in this era of men and women working, why are only women taught to cook, right?

There might be many students who feel the same way.

So, perhaps if Akiyama-sensei, the epitome of a modern working woman, taught a cooking lesson...

...the students might become more interested in cooking.

But...

I can't cook in front of the students.

It's my own style, so...

Isn't a great to have your own style? It'd be a favor to me as well.

But... I don't....

Good. It turned out well.

I made this for less than 500 yen too.

I see.

Hey...

Yes?

The principal talked to me today...

She wants me to teach the students to cook during Home Ec.

Who?

Me.

I don't see where you're going with this.

So... I said that I could cook earlier, right?

So, there's a big misunderstanding.

Don't tell me you...

I said I'd do it.

Will you be okay?

Of course I won't be okay! I can't cook in front of other people.

So, what're you going to do?

That's why...

Maybe I should put a bit more sanshou in next time...

Listen to me.

About what?

Teach me to cook.

What?

If I concentrate on the tofu quiche, then I should be able to do it.

I wonder if it's that easy? You have to show the students how to do it, right?

That's why I'm asking you.

But I...

...I'm not cut out to teach people.

You're pretty mean, aren't you?

Alright. I'll teach you.

Thanks.

[Koe wo kikasete] Let me hear your voice.

[Sunao ni nareba kitto...] If you can become honest with yourself, I'm sure...

[wakari aeru hazu sa] ...we'll start to understand each other.

Ohitorisama [kokoro wo hiraite...] Open your heart...

[Listen up, baby girl. Kimi wo kikasete] Listen up, baby girl. Let me hear you.

[Aruite kita michi wo] The road we walked together...

[Bokutachi ni totte kioku] ...will become our memories.

[Taisetsu na step sa] It's an important step...

[Sono no mirai he no] ...towards the future

The first basic rule of cooking is posture.

What? Really?

Yes.

Your legs should be about shoulder width apart.

Your left leg should be half a step in front. Hold your knife, and...prepare!

Your back is too rounded.

Okay.

Please puree the tofu.

Okay.

Do it more gently.

Okay.

Add an egg and heavy cream to the strained tofu, and mix it well.

Yes.

You've got bad technique.

Hey. Don't let the bowl spin.

I wonder how it'll be...

Oh man...

Don't women learn how to cook from their mothers?

I did learn a little, but in the end I thought I'd never reach her level.

My mother dedicated herself to being a housewife, after all.

I decided that since I'd be a woman who worked...

...that it was okay if I never reached that level of cooking ability.

Also, my mother...

...said that she was happy when her family ate her food and said it was delicious.

Cooking something only for myself and eating it...

...it just doesn't compete, you know?

You were with your family for a long time, weren't you?

Yeah.

Until I found a full-time job and started living alone.

The taste of mom's home cooking, huh?

When did your mother leave?

When I was 2 or 3.

I don't really remember.

And my dad never gave me any details.

I see.

Do you want to see her?

Hmm... No.

Even you have things you act tough about.

I'm not trying to act tough.

What're you laughing at?

I really... hey!

Oh!

Hot!

Are you okay?

Hot!

Do you remember the steps?

Puree the tofu...

Mix it with eggs and heavy cream...

Don't forget to pre-cook the vegetables before prepping the tofu.

Right.

You're like a student before an exam.

Don't say things like that! I feel like I'm going to forget.

Don't use the same one as me!

It looks suspicious.

Huh? But...

There's trouble! Eri is...

What's wrong?

Where does it hurt?

My whole stomach...

After eating curry in the cafeteria, she suddenly...

You don't think it's food poisoning...

What?

Anyway, we should take her to the hospital quickly.

Also, we should close the cafeteria just in case.

I have to take care of this, so...

...go tell Sakagami-sensei I'd like to cancel today's cooking lesson.

Understood.

Please arrange for a car. Also, close the cafeteria.

Yes. It's possible someone got food poisoning.

Um...

I feel fine now.

What?

It really is awful.

Will you change companies?

- You know why I can't... - Then, this conversation isn't going anywhere...

Vice Principal! A student who ate in this cafeteria has stomach pains.

It's possible she might have food poisoning.

What? And what was that student eating?

The curry.

I guess that means the cafeteria will close for now.

What should I do...

She doesn't have food poisoning! It seems nothing is wrong with her.

Ate too much?

Yes. She said that she ate 10 manju last night, but...

I don't know if that's true or not either.

That girl was the one who boycotted class before...

Yes...

Come in.

Excuse me.

Miyamoto-san seems to have calmed down, and is resting in the nurse's office.

I see. This is the second time in a row that she's done this...

I wonder if this is connected to what she did the other day?

Um... The class Miyamoto-san boycotted before was...

...Home Ec, right?

She's supposed to have Home Ec today too.

Oh. That's right.

I wonder why...

Hey... What happened to both of your fingers?

Huh?

Huh? I wonder what happened?

- What a coincidence! - Yeah, it really is.

More importantly, I'm going to go talk with Miyamoto-san.

- Please take care of it. - Yes.

- Say... - If you'll excuse me too...

Why did you do that?

I often cut class too.

You can't tell your teacher each and every little reason, right?

Isn't that how it is?

If you could easily talk to a teacher, then...

...you wouldn't feel the need to do complicated things to cut class.

But, what problem do you have with Home Ec?

I...

Truthfully, I...

Truthfully, I...

I can't stand eggplants.

Eggplants?

"Can't stand them," meaning, you can't eat them?

Sorta...

I can't even look at them.

You just hate them?

I thought, "I can't go on like this," so...

I thought I'd try to bear it, and came to school, but...

But... Just before class starts, I can't do it anymore...

So that's why you boycotted class, and pretended your stomach hurt?

Yes.

Why would you go that far?

This is it, huh?

- Hey you... - Hello.

Come back here.

I...

When I was little...

My mom...

...left to be with another man.

What?

The day my mom threw me away and left...

Okaasan!

Okaasan!

The day my mom left...

The last thing she made for me...

was eggplant niku-zume (meat stuffed eggplant).

So that's what happened.

So from then on, eggplants...

Ever since then, whenever I see an eggplant...

I just... I feel pain, right here...

I'm fine now. Please leave me alone.

I wonder if there's anything we can do for her...

What?

I don't have any memories of my mom, but...

...she remembers her mom clearly, doesn't she?

Yet, the memory she remembers the most clearly...

...is the saddest one.

But, there's really nothing that we can do about it, right?

We can't turn back time.

- Come with me. - Why?

- Just come along! - Why should I?

Let go! I just came to see a friend!

I know. We'll talk over there.

Excuse me, I have to go.

I'm very sorry.

What're you doing?

I thought that your woman had to be in this school somewhere.

Why do you think she's here?

Huh? Bulls-eye?

No, no. You're wrong.

Oh.

We met the other day!

I'm Harada Hiroyuki.

- Hello... - I'd like to ask if he's...

Um, I have work to do, so...

Please go on ahead.

What was that for?

Just go home.

Hey, what're you doing? I need to talk to you, so come here.

Yes ma'am. Oh, this is my friend...

Oh. Hello. Anyway, come on.

Right. See you.

Hey.

Was she the nagging one you talked about? I'm right, aren't I?

Just quit it, already!

This is my workplace!

What's with you?

What's wrong?

- Sakagami-sensei... - Yes?

Um... About today's cooking class...

I think I'd really like to do it, after all.

Really? In that case, please go ahead.

And, about the menu... I was planning on the tofu quiche, but...

...I'd like to change it eggplant niku-zume.

Eggplant niku-zume?

Why would do you want to do that again?

I'm much better at that one...

I see. In that case, if you would...

Yes.

That's how it is, so...

Please do your best.

Why're you talking like a stranger?

You're the one who said he wanted to do something for her!

What?

I said I'd like to do something for her, but I never said "let's do something about it."

This isn't the time to split hairs. How are eggplant niku-zume and tofu quiche different?

They're fundamentally different dishes, I think.

You're right...

Can't you do something? It's for Miyamoto-san.

Saying something like that isn't...

That girl...

If she doesn't overcome her memories of her mother leaving her, then...

...she's going to be pain forever, don't you think?

But...

As teachers, let's do what we can for her. Together.

Today, Akiyama-sensei will be presenting our cooking lesson.

So... she's changing her plan, and...

I'll be doing my best dish...

I'll make eggplant niku-zume.

Let's all try to make it together, everyone.

And, let's eat them together when we're finished.

Yes, ma'am.

Eri!

Everyone, just a moment, okay?

Wait!

Please leave me alone.

You can't run away.

I...

...actually can't cook at all.

What?

I also have no idea how to make eggplant niku-zume.

Huh?

Even so...

I'm going to give it a shot.

So, why don't you try and give this challenge a shot too?

It's fine if you can't.

But...

How long can you stand before running away...

Let's try it and see.

So, I'd like to get started now.

The first thing we'll do is...

Keep a lookout so I don't run away.

I'm not sure I understand, but...

...okay.

[First, mince the onion and ginger.]

First, we're going to mince the onion and ginger.

Let's see... Next...

Take the minced ingredients...

and mix them with an egg, salt, soy sauce...

...and ground pork.

Okay, so has everyone finished with that?

Yes.

Then, next...

Next...

...is the eggplant.

Yes.

Okaasan!

Now, you'll leave a bit of the stem...

...and peel the top off.

Yes, ma'am.

Be careful with your knives, okay?

Yes.

Peel the eggplant so strips of skin are left...

...and cut a slit in the middle for stuffing.

Oh.

What're you doing?

Oh, well...

What's going on? Explain.

Um...

Akiyama-sensei asked me to...

Um...

What do we do next?

For Miyamoto-san?

That's right.

Please believe me.

Alright. Continue.

Yes, ma'am.

Oh. My battery!

Next...

What?

That's right.

Let's take a quick break.

Will you all listen to me for a bit?

Right now, I'm living alone...

...so I don't eat with my family anymore, but...

Eating is fun, isn't it?

If I think about it, my memories of meals are...

...ones shared with my family, or someone I loved. Those are the only ones I have.

Memories of something I ate alone and thought was delicious...

It's not as if I don't have them, of course...

But, I suppose you could say they just don't stick out in my memory.

That's why...

- Okay, I've picked it. - Thank you!

It looks delicious!

Wow!

Ah...

Delicious!

- It's good? - Yeah!

It's really good!

That's why... when we finish this dish...

It's okay if it's bad.

Let's all eat it together, okay?

Sensei, you do need to continue soon....

Yeah.

Um...

Next, we peel the eggplant so strips of skin are left, right?

Huh?

I also know how to make eggplant niku-zume.

I always used to make it with my mom.

Always, together.

Okay. Why don't we have Miyamoto-san teach us her mother's method today?

Okay. Next, cut a slit in the middle for stuffing.

Then, run it under water to remove the bitterness.

Once you've removed the bitterness, dry it thoroughly with a towel.

Then, you'll roll it in flour, and stuff it with the meat.

- Wow. That looks delicious. - It is.

[Notice: We are taking a break as we are changing the menu]

Doesn't it get better the more you eat it?

Cheers.

I was so relieved!

That's great.

Seriously. For a while, I was worried about what I was going to do, but...

It looks like Miyamoto-san overcame her issues...

And somehow, managed to make them think I could cook.

Yeah. But, you're pretty amazing, Akiyama-sensei.

Why?

That you could do something that crazy for a student...

It's like, you're able leave everything up to chance, and still do okay.

Is that praise?

Well... yeah.

But, it was probably thanks to you.

What?

Even though she has memories of her mother...

The memories she remembers best...

...are the saddest ones. The poor thing.

You said something like that, right?

Yes.

Because you said that, I...

...thought, eating with someone else is nice, isn't it?

I think so.

Then...

Itadakimasu.

Hm?

Who could it be at this hour?

Oh no. It's the principal!

What?

Why? What does she want?

I have no idea...

- See! See! - Huh?

Yes?

I need to talk to you two.

I thought it was fishy. You really are...

Um... We really don't have that kind of relationship.

That's right. It's totally not suspicious.

But, it is true that you're living together.

What are you going to do if this gets out?

Do you think everyone will believe you if you say, "We're not in a relationship"?

I thought no one would find out...

Well, I figured it out, didn't I?

So, how long did you intend to do this?

Um...

Until he has enough money to rent his own apartment.

If that's all, I can lend it to you.

I don't like to borrow money from people.

I guess there's no helping it.

Then, this is only to last until Kamisaka-sensei can rent his own apartment.

Further, you absolutely need to keep it secret at school.

Understand?

Understood. Absolutely.

Sorry to interrupt you while you were eating.

Carry on.

I'm just making extra sure, but...

...you're not dating, right?

- We would never... - Absolutely not.

I'm so relieved to hear that.

Bye.

I can see myself out.

Then... shall we eat?

Yeah.

Doesn't it... taste like sugar?

I put it in.

- I told you salt, didn't I? - You did?

But, isn't a sweet flavor also good?

You really think so?

Is something wrong?

Will you look into whether it really a theft?

Is it possible someone came in from outside?

Let's do our best.

Again?

That's where being teacher-ish is good.

I was waiting for you.

Did something happen between you?

No... My new "darling."

translation & timing by: sayochama

QC by: sarujin

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