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The bathroom of a career woman is a zone of relaxation.

In order to recover from the stress of working...

I light aroma candles and meditate...

Sometimes, I'll take my time reading a book...

Or, turn on some music and give myself a massage.

However, tonight...

So I think, maybe... I...

Akiyama-sensei, I...

Might...

I might've fallen in love with you!

What?

You're a strange person, aren't you?

What?

Well, you're always blurting out the weirdest stuff.

Um, I meant what I said seriously.

That's right, I'm often told that.

I'm sure you mean that, since I'm 10 years older, I'm like a dependable older sister.

No, that's not what I mean...

Man, I'm starving.

I'll treat you to something.

Um...

You don't have any money, right?

An elder is offering to treat you to a meal...

...so just come along without making a fuss, okay?

I haven't had beef in a while, so that sounds good...

Maybe yakiniku...

Or, I could go for sukiyaki.

Actually, I think yakiniku would be best.

That just happened a few hours ago...

Why'd he blurt out that he loved me?

"I might've fallen in love with you..." What's the "might've" for, anyway?

Excuse me...

What?

Are you okay? You've been in there for an hour...

I'm fine!

I'm soaking!

It looks like I won't be able to relax very well tonight...

Hey, look at this!

- What? What? - Well...

Two teachers from Ourin High School next door suddenly quit.

Apparently, the two of them were secretly dating!

What?

When people found out they were dating...

...the entire school was opposed to it.

So, it became hard for them to stay there, then.

That's absolutely impossible.

Two teachers from the same school dating corrupts the public morals of the school.

What do you think, Akiyama-sensei?

Huh?

Uh, well...

Teachers have to set an example for their students.

Carrying on a wild love affair at one's workplace shows a lack of discipline.

Besides, talking about love while at school...

You mean that you shouldn't bring it up here at all, correct?

As expected from you, Akiyama-sensei.

It is exactly as Akiyama-sensei says.

Do you understand, teachers?

Our school rules state that teachers are forbidden to date each other.

I'd like you all to keep that firmly in mind.

But, how about if the two are seriously considering marriage?

If it just happened that the two met at school, then...

Well, in that case...

That would be the exception of all exceptions, don't you agree, Akiyama-sensei?

Well...

Alright, let's end the discussion here. Classes will be starting shortly.

That's right. Alright, everyone...

I wonder who decided that teachers can't date each other?

It's such a strange rule.

Yeah...

I know. Do you want to go out for dinner with me after work?

I'm sorry, but...

...would you mind not inviting me for things like that for a while?

Why?

I... have to do rehab.

For my heart.

Hey, don't dawdle!

Okay, next!

Are you okay?

Does Akiyama-sensei seem really into it to you?

You won't get to Nationals like that!

We don't have any tournaments for a while...

Maybe things aren't going well with her boyfriend...

That's possible...

What're you doing over there? Next!

Pay more attention to the ball!

Sensei, look out!

Are you okay?

Ow, ow, ow....

I'm glad you weren't injured seriously, but...

I'm impressed you could stop a ball with your face.

I guess...

Now that I think of it, how did it go?

The guy who was 10 years younger?

What?

Your friend you talked about the other day.

Oh, yeah, that...

That...

Well...

I guess he told her that he loved her.

That's wonderful, isn't it?

But, she laughed it off like it was a joke.

What? Why?

She didn't do it to be mean, of course.

But...

I'm sure...

She thought that the significance of his "love" was different from hers.

Isn't she just worried?

...about the age difference.

There is that, but...

But, there are a lot of other issues.

Other issues?

If, by some chance, they dated...

What if that...

...caused trouble for other people?

That's what she was thinking of.

So, she never intends to tell him how she really feels?

Your friend.

I don't know...

I wonder what she'll do...

Nice shot!

Nice shot.

Just as expected, Akiyama-sensei. You have a great swing.

Thank you.

Ally-oop.

By the way, Principal, those clothes...

I mentioned that it was this kind of place, didn't I?

Oh, these? Well, I haven't gotten to a real course lately, so...

...I thought I'd get into the spirit of it.

Yo! Ishikawa Ryoko!

Please be quiet.

Nice shot!

Nice shot! As expected!

Nice shot!

Seriously? You confessed to her? Great job!

Yeah. But, she laughed at me, and totally blew it off.

So what? You've gotta try again while it's still fresh in her mind.

Really?

Yeah.

Do you know how much Kimika-san ignores me?

But, I'm gonna save up some money and ask her again.

I'm not going to give up.

I'm not as resilient as you are after getting shot down.

Stupid. It's all about spirit.

Don't you think you should try telling her you love her again?

I put everything I had into it last time.

Now that I think about it, it's almost time for him to be moving out of your apartment, right?

He said he'd leave on payday next week.

I'm so sorry for all of the trouble...

It was nothing.

More importantly... You're really not going to tell...

...Kamisaka-sensei that you're his mother?

Oh. About that...

I asked him...

...if he wanted to meet his mother.

What did he say?

He'd really like to meet her, but...

...he'd disappoint her, so he wouldn't.

That's why, not meeting my mother is how I honor her.

I see.

Both of you feel the same way...

But, for his sake...

...I don't think now is the appropriate time to tell him yet.

Suddenly being told he's heir to the school...

...would just be extra pressure, wouldn't it?

For all of the time I wasn't able to watch over him...

...I'd like to make up for that for a little while.

I understand.

Oh...

You're just now getting home?

Yes. You too?

You can tell by looking, right?

Besides, could you not talk to me in this area?

You're the one who called out to me first.

Anyway, it'll be bad for us if someone misunderstands the situation, right?

We never know who could be watching.

Um...

I need to talk to you...

About what?

About yesterday...

The kabuki play? It was interesting, wasn't it?

No, about what I said to you afterwards...

Akiyama-sensei, I...

Isn't that a little loud?

Huh? Oh, sorry.

Lately, this comedian has been really funny...

So, you were saying?

Akiyama-sensei...

Oh, I need to change.

Oh, and I need to prepare for tomorrow's quiz.

There's so much to do!

Good morning.

Good morning.

Kamisaka-sensei, is it true?

Is what true?

Good morning.

Good morning.

What's going on?

Last night, a parent of one of my students...

...apparently saw Kamisaka-sensei.

She said she saw him going into an apartment building...

...with Akiyama-sensei.

What?

On top of that, it was much too late at night.

We heard that it was a very late hour.

Akiyama-sensei, Kamisaka-sensei, explain.

What is the meaning of this?

That's...

Well, what is it?

Oh, that's my fault.

Principal...

I had something to give to Akiyama-sensei.

But, I forgot about it.

So, I asked Kamisaka-sensei to give it to her for me.

That's all? You were just on an errand for the principal?

I'm sorry for causing a misunderstanding for you two.

No, it's fine...

- Sorry about that. - Geez, causing such a commotion...

Wow, what a shock!

I thought I'd faint!

That's right. It was about Akiyama-sensei and Kamisaka-sensei, so...

Is that what happened?

Yes.

- I'm very sorry. - I'm sorry.

It's not your fault.

It's my responsibility.

Even though I thought something like this might happen...

...I turned a blind eye to you two living together.

Kamisaka-sensei, move as soon as possible.

You...

...can come live at my house.

No, I'll be fine.

I'll be able to rent a place with next week's paycheck.

I see.

He's finally moving...

Huh? Why am I acting so disappointed?

What are you disappointed about?

What? Oh, nothing. Just talking to myself.

I was shocked by that stuff earlier.

To think that Kamisaka-sensei went to your place, Akiyama-sensei.

Oh, sorry about that. There's nothing for you to worry about.

Of course.

Yeah...

But... he's been acting strangely lately.

When I invite him out, he says he can't because he's in rehab...

What does he mean by "rehab"?

Well... how about inviting him somewhere with lots of fresh air, like the mountains or the sea?

He seems like the type to hide in a net cafe.

You understand him well, don't you?

Well...

Then, I'll do my best and invite him out.

Yeah.

Tomorrow?

Yeah. It's Saturday, so do you want to go somewhere with me?

We could go for a drive, for example.

But...

If you're rejuvenating yourself, you need to go somewhere with fresh air.

You can absorb lots of minus ions!

Net cafes are fine, but your worries might disappear if you surround yourself in nature.

I wonder if they'll go to the mountains or the ocean...

Do you still need some more time?

Oh, I'll be finished soon.

Good work today.

I should just act normally...

Normally...

Um... about tomorrow...

Yes?

I'm going to go see a waterfall with Sawai-sensei.

Huh? A waterfall?

Why a waterfall?

I like waterfalls. Watching them relaxes me.

I see...

Well, isn't that great?

...for your rehab.

What?

Nothing.

Be careful not to fall in to the water.

The weather's great.

It's the perfect weather for rehab.

Yeah.

I'm really glad...

I thought you had fallen in love with someone...

...and then been dumped by that person.

No...

But, Akiyama-sensei encouraged me.

She really cheered me on.

Really?

Wow, beautiful.

Sometimes a person needs to look at some art to refine one's sensitivities.

Hey, hey, let's look at that one next, nya.

Yano-sensei...

It's so elegant...

She got back together with her ex...

Saeko... why are you so cute?

I'm so happy...

She's actually a "tsun-dere" personality...

That waterfall is great...

It's so relaxing.

Hey, Shinichi-kun.

Look at this.

Wow! That looks delicious!

But, to make this much, you must've gotten up really early.

Not really.

Okay, say "ah."

Is it good?

Yes.

You can also experience minus ions in the city.

Delicious...

How's your rehab going?

Great. I feel rejuvenated.

That's great.

Huh?

Is something the matter?

I can't find the keys. I wonder if I dropped them someplace?

I'll search too.

Please.

They all look delicious...

Excuse me. Can I have 1 pudding?

Right way. One pudding, right?

Yes. No, wait. Actually, can I get 2?

Um, it's not like I'm going to eat both by myself.

Okay...

This pudding is really delicious, isn't it?

I'm going to stay overnight at the vacation house with a friend.

Talk to you later, Mama.

I looked all the way up by the waterfall, but didn't see the keys anywhere.

I just called the car service...

Apparently, it's going to take several hours before they can get here.

Really? Let's keep looking until they get here, just in case.

Ouch!

What's wrong?

My leg suddenly...

Are you okay?

My family has a vacation house near here.

Could we rest there a little while?

Huh?

It's not like I planned this...

It just happened.

This is it. Come in.

It's huge.

Shinichi-kun.

Think of this as your own home and relax.

Okay...

Just how far did he go?

An overnight trip?

[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

Um... the car service hasn't called yet, have they?

These things happen sometimes.

Oh.

What's wrong?

This had alcohol in it.

Huh?

I can't drive anymore today.

Oh...

We'll just have to stay here.

Until morning...

If he was going to be late...

...he should at least call.

She probably isn't worried or anything.

Is something wrong...

No...

I'm freeloading with someone, so I thought I should call before they worried...

Are you staying at Harada-kun's place?

Yeah.

How nice of you.

Are you cold?

What is he doing?

Oh...

Oh.

Good morning.

Good morning.

You just got back.

Yeah.

In that case, you should've called.

Even if you're just freeloading...

...it's polite to do that for the people you're living with.

I'm sorry.

But... Akiyama-sensei...

...were you waiting up for me?

I just thought that something might have happened to you.

Well... the car key got lost...

...so we had to wait until morning for help.

So, we spent the night at Sawai-sensei's family's vacation house.

What? Just the 2 of you, alone?

Yes. But, nothing happened between us.

I didn't ask about that.

You're just my roommate.

Um... may I ask you something?

What?

Akiyama-sensei... Do you...

...really not feel anything for me?

What?

Of course I don't.

You're still immature as a person...

Inexperienced, as a teacher...

I'm just looking after you...

...because I'm your mentor.

Are you okay? You've been acting strangely lately.

Aren't you the one acting strangely?

Me?

Then, why would you act that way when we to karaoke?

That... that was...

Even I would misunderstand your feelings after being held like that.

Don't let your imagination run away with you.

I just... I just felt sorry for you because you're so pitiful.

Pitiful?

Yeah.

I was just being compassionate.

I'm not pitiful!

I'm sorry!

Are you okay?

I'm fine, I'm fine.

Just leave it.

I'll replace it for you.

Really, you don't have to.

But it's my fault that...

If you paid to replace it, you wouldn't be able to move, right?

I'm going to take a nap. Don't wake me up.

Okay.

It's already this late...

Hey... why didn't you wake me up?

[Thank you for everything] [Kamisaka Shinichi]

You should've said something...

...before you left.

I see...

He left your place.

So, where is he living now?

Probably his friend's place or an Internet cafe...

You don't know?

Well...

Did something happen?

No, nothing.

We were able to peacefully end our living arrangements.

If that's the case, I'm glad...

Thank you so much for everything you've done.

It was nothing.

Here are the pictures I took at the waterfall we went to the other day... Look.

- Wow, they're really well done. - Really?

They're very beautiful.

Those people who can say "nya" sure have it good...

Huh?

Okay, let's go to class...

Akiyama-sensei, it's lunchtime right now...

Oh, yeah, that's right...

Oh, my cell phone...

Cell phone... cell phone...

Hello?

Oh, Chiaki?

Wow, long time no see!

Yeah. Naoko's birthday party?

You've left Akiyama-sensei's place, right?

Where are you living now?

An Internet cafe.

An Internet cafe? What about a new apartment?

I'm still looking for one.

Did something happen between you and Akiyama-sensei?

Why do you ask?

I know I told you to move as soon as possible...

But, I heard you left her place suddenly, without having another apartment lined up.

I just cause Akiyama-sensei problems if I live with her.

It's been that way from the start.

Oh.

I can eat two...

Yummy!

I'm sorry to come by so late.

It's fine.

Is something the matter?

A little.

Something was bothering me.

I was thinking, maybe...

Didn't something happen between the two of you?

No, nothing.

Really?

Really.

If my boyfriend had left like that... But, luckily, he was just a freeloader.

That's really all?

Nothing happened with him?

Nothing...

Nothing happened, which is why we could live together.

So, please don't worry.

I can swear to you I didn't do anything embarrassing.

Okay.

I understand.

But, living alone is really great...

When someone else was around...

...I found myself trying too hard to match him, somehow.

I'll get some sweets for the tea.

Oh, thank you.

Sensei, good bye.

Good bye.

Kamisaka-sensei.

What is he doing?

I've decided.

I'm going to his house.

- Huh? - Hey, Minami!

Happy Birthday dear Naoko...

Happy birthday to you...

Then, we'll bring it later.

Please.

Naoko, happy birthday.

Thanks.

Age 33 isn't really an age to celebrate anymore, though, right?

Oh, it's fine. We haven't gotten together like this for a while anyway.

That's right. I've been looking forward to today's party.

Oh. Kimika-san!

Good evening.

Did you come to see me?

Wow! I'm seriously happy!

Um... where's Kamisaka-sensei?

He doesn't stay here--

He's not here?

Well...

Who is it?

This is my little sister.

Hi.

Hello.

Are you his girlfriend? You're so pretty!

She's not.

You're doing pretty good, to be with such a pretty person...

Listen, you...

You guys do unexpectedly well for yourselves.

That Shinichi-kun is shacking up with someone...

That lady who's 10 years older.

That's not "shacking up," it's "living together."

Wow, it's cold...

Delicious!

Do you think they've used honey as a secret ingredient?

Maybe.

That's Naoko for you. It shows you've had cooking lessons.

I live by myself, though, so I don't cook at all.

That's how it is. I don't either.

That reminds me...

...I went to a fortune teller the other day, and she told me that "west" was a good direction for me.

That means... Kyoto, maybe?

Hey, why don't we all go there together at the end of the year?

I'll go!

What is Kamisaka-sensei doing?

Whose house is this, anyway?

What if it belongs to his girlfriend?

Chiaki, you're so knowledgeable about the occult.

Really!

What did you go to the fortune teller for, anyway?

Like, my luck at work, in love, when I'll get another boyfriend...

I understand wanting to know about stuff like that.

When did you break up with Shogo-kun, Satomi?

About 5 years ago, I think.

One cycle of the Olympics has gone by, huh?

Well, when you get to be this age...

...it's really hard to find someone to fall in love with.

I totally agree.

Besides, I can't tell some guy "I love you, I love you," very easily anymore.

Men too, they can't say it to us easily either.

And, if they do say it to us, not thinking of the consequences is...

...unfair, isn't it?

That's right. That's exactly how you feel.

Satomi, what's wrong?

Did something happen?

Oh, it's nothing.

Being able to meet friends like this...

...being able to eat what I like...

Being able to buy what I want with money I earned...

I have a meaningful job...

I can take trips anywhere I want.

Every day is really fun.

But...

Because I had to be so stupidly stubborn...

...he suddenly left.

If this is how things were going to turn out...

...we shouldn't have started living together at all.

Satomi, are you really okay?

I'm fine.

See you.

Good bye.

Maybe I should go home...

I've bought some stuff.

Minami, you want to stay here longer?

It's late, let's go home.

No. I'm not going until I see his girlfriend's face.

Just stop already.

Please come back.

That's too heavy.

Come back.

That would drive him farther away...

I don't know what to say.

It's okay for you to come back.

That's not right...

What's not right?

Huh? Isn't that Akiyama-sensei?

Seriously? Then, this is Akiyama-sensei's place?

What are you doing?

I wanted to give this back to you.

Anyway... let's not do this here.

Hey, they're going inside!

Akiyama-sensei and Kamisaka-sensei are dating?

I can't believe it!

Hey!

You didn't have to come here to bring that back.

Besides, it's cold. You could've waited in here.

But I... I moved out.

That's true, but...

Um...

I'm sorry for leaving without saying anything.

You don't have to apologize for that now.

No, it has really been bothering me....

That I didn't thank you properly...

Hey...

I also had...

...something I wanted to say to you.

Huh?

I said I had fallen in love with someone, didn't I?

It's about that person.

The truth is...

That person...

The person I've fallen in love with is...

Did you hear something just now?

What? Really?

Maybe I imagined it.

See!

What?

There's no one there.

How strange.

What are you doing?

I'm leaving.

What? But, I haven't finished talking with you.

About the person you love, right?

I don't have the energy to listen to that...

Like, I never want to know who it is...

Eh?

Thank you so much...

...for everything you've done for me.

Akiyama-sensei!

Please explain what this is about!

What?

This is... Akiyama-sensei and Kamisaka-sensei?

Last night, I...

...also saw the two of them go into Akiyama-sensei's building together!

What's the meaning of this, Akiyama-sensei?

Could you and Kamisaka-sensei...

...have that kind of relationship?

Yeah.

I...

The truth is...

The truth is, Kamisaka-sensei and I...

...were with me, the 3 of us, right?

I was also at her apartment.

We had a hot pot party.

Huh? Sawai-sensei was there too?

Yes. Isn't that right, Kamisaka-sensei, Akiyama-sensei?

Yes.

That's all it was...

- It was just a misunderstanding... - Yeah.

Turn off your cell phone at school.

Sawai-sensei.

Thanks for what you did.

He was actually freeloading at my place until recently...

But, we don't have a weird relationship or anything.

I already knew about that.

Huh?

Besides, I didn't do it for you.

I did it for Shinichi-kun.

I'm not going to lose to you.

Thank you for this morning.

Sure, don't worry about it.

It's just...

I was jealous of the secret you had with Akiyama-sensei.

Okay...

I...

I love you, Shinichi-kun.

Now we have a secret.

You and I.

What was that?

If he didn't like it, he could duck, or something.

Couldn't he have done something?

And at school, of all places.

Satomi?

Who's being so friendly to call me "Satomi?"

It really is you, Satomi.

Shogo...

Hey. Long time no see.

5 years, hasn't it been?

Kitaguchi Kazusa's "Am I Falling in Love", the theme song of this show, CD will...

...be given to 100 viewers.

Please send your postcards to the address on the screen.

Winners will be announced when the CDs are shipped.

This is...

The ring I didn't give you back then.

Can I go to your place, Satomi?

I've asked her to marry me.

Why are you being kind to me, like a mother?

I want to introduce Shinichi-kun to my father.

translations by sayochama

QC by sarujin

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