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It's a particularly rare insect that is monogamous.

Just like a human marriage.

Thinking about divorce?

Divorce?

Lately, they don't even look at each other.

Oh, you were just talking about the hamsters.

Don't say just the hamsters. Don't be so cold, Mama.

Hey, who do you think started the fire?

That fire from the other night?

Apparently, the arsonist was a family member.

All the doors were locked from the inside.

Why would anyone burn their own home?

Who knows?

They probably had secrets that they didn't want to get out.

What?

Nothing. Just wondered if you have secrets.

- Of course not. - I'm just teasing.

Hamusuke and Hamumi, Papa's going to work now.

Oh, the sun is intense. Mama, could you get me my sunscreen?

Okay.

No, not this one. I need at least SPF50.

Oh whatever it's fine.

- Have a good day. - Thanks, see you later.

Good morning, Sawa-san.

Mother, what happened? It's still so early. Shunsuke-san just left...

I have to talk to you.

This picture is supposed to be of Mom.

It doesn't look anything like her!

Mom, weren't you upset?

Not now please, hurry, Mana, do you have your homework?

Is he really a talented artist?

Of course, he's talented. That's why he illustrates for our magazine.

Girls, mind your own business. You're going to be late. Hurry up.

I don't think you should give that man any more work.

Yeah, he's way too scary.

Please, couldn't you ask him again?

It doesn't sit well with me to just let him get away with that picture.

Oh please, just leave it.

He just had a bone to pick with me.

What about?

Have a good day.

- Good morning. - Good morning.

Hey, Rikako! Rikako!

Rikako! Please! Rikako!

Didn't you say you were a professional soccer player?

Oh that's right, you never made the first team and just quit.

I'm not... going to give you up, Rikako.

I told you. We're over.

Rikako, please don't be so cruel!

If we continue seeing each other, I won't be able to go back to my husband.

That's fine! Leave him! Live with me!

- Do you mean that? - Of course!

I want custody of my daughters.

Will you raise them with me?

What? Uhm... yes, yes.

I'm the one who cheated, so don't count on a settlement from my husband.

We'll have to look for a place to live.

I need at least two bedrooms, so you're going to have to find a steady job.

My parents are getting older, so you'll need to help me take care of them, too.

Do you get it now? Being with me isn't going to be easy.

- You just tested me. - I'm sorry to be such a tease.

Goodbye.

- So, this was just a game? - Of course.

Just a game of a sexually frustrated housewife.

All I wanted was your younger body.

I'm bored now.

He's so in to these things, why such simple names...

What is it you wanted to talk about?

- Shunsuke's name comes from... - I'm so sorry, I need to leave for work.

Oh, it's not a big deal.

I just wondered who he was.

- Who? - You were speaking with a man, alone.

You know how they say there's so many housewives that cheat nowadays?

I don't want to accuse you, but I did want to hear your side of the story.

Wouldn't it be more sneaky of me to go about everyday...

while thinking you were cheating?

Oh, I just threw that word, cheating, out...

I felt my heart beating in my chest.

I felt a cold sweat.

This sneaky mother-in-law would surely curse me if she found out I had an affair.

My feminine husband might even hit me, like a man.

I'm acting like a teenager.

All we did, was just talk a little.

I shouldn't feel so guilty.

Besides, I don't have the confidence or the courage to act on anything.

What are you doing!

Get off of each other! Go back to your classrooms!

But from that day on, I couldn't forget about him.

In my mind, we held each other, kissed...

teased, joked, and played...

and I felt unbelievably free.

'Love Affairs in the Afternoon'

Episode 2

So, your mother in-law jumped to conclusions?

She just happened to see me talking with an acquaintance.

She thought you were having an affair with him?

She needs to come to her senses. No way I would cheat.

- Hello, welcome! - Hello!

Good afternoon.

- Please don't look give me that look. - You've caused a lot of trouble.

- That's how you look at a friend? - Your total is 320 thousand yen.

I'll wait until you finish at three.

I don't have anything to talk about.

Three o'clock, it's such a special time.

It's not mid-day, night, or dusk yet.

It doesn't belong anywhere.

It's my favorite time of day.

To me, it's just the annoying time for laundry and cooking dinner.

I just start cooking dinner at five.

You have to be more practical.

Thank you for your purchase.

I'll be waiting, Sawa-chan.

- Goodbye. - Bye, thank you.

Where is she...

Hello, may I take your order?

Oh, no, I'm just...

I'm sorry, I'm so late.

- Why are you here? - What?

Takigawa-san gave me a call. To talk about the settlement.

Oh...

I see you do beautiful work as well.

Not that it interests me much.

I'd much rather see darker work.

That portrait of me, excited me.

It was like you saw right through me.

- I just draw what I observe. - Hah. What a compliment.

Did you come here to complain?

No, I need to ask you.

Won't you draw me again?

I will pay you, of course. You're a professional.

I didn't tell my husband I was coming here.

I'm almost forty years old.

I've always been told I was beautiful.

I was treated well for my good looks.

My husband always says I'm just a pretty face.

But, I think life is harder when a woman isn't too fortunate looking.

But beauty doesn't last forever.

I want to remember myself as I am.

I want you to draw me, exactly as how you see me.

I reject your offer. I see no beauty in you.

A professional needs to love his work.

Give up playing hard to get.

I think Takigawa-san thought she was doing us a favor.

Huh?

She's too infatuated with physical relationships.

That's true. I mean, we would never do that.

No, I don't mean to say you're not attractive.

Have you not notice? I'm married.

Thirty one years old. Married five years.

No kids. Rent. Work part-time.

I'm surprised. I thought you were single.

Are you trying to make me feel better?

I'm not being sarcastic. You just don't look very...

You don't look like you can cook or do housework.

- Can I ask you something? - Yes?

You really do stick your foot in your mouth sometimes.

Don't people get annoyed with you?

- Yes, they do. - So, you admit it.

My co-workers keep to themselves, and my students don't like me either.

Not that it bother me.

Well, that's exactly it.

People would like you a lot better if you said, 'I'm worried that my students don't like me.'

I bet you don't do very well with girls.

Yes, I'm surprised even I managed to get married.

What? You're married, too?

Why, is that funny?

No, you just don't look like you can support a wife.

Thirty three years old. Married two years.

A wife whose one year older.

- Kids? - None.

- Home? - Paying off my loan.

Oh, listen. This morning a cicada came to my balcony.

- Wow, that's early. - Biology's really interesting.

I couldn't shoo it off because I remembered you said that insects have families, too.

So, you can be unexpectedly considerate.

- That. You don't need to say unexpectedly. - Oh. Right, I'm sorry.

- Oh look it's five o'clock already. - Huh?

I need to have dinner ready before my husband gets home.

I need to finish ironing, too. Because I am a housewife.

- Goodbye. - Uhm, uh, can we exchange contacts?

- Sure. - So, it's...

- What is that? - Thank you for waiting.

Now she's with another man. Ow, that's hot! I ordered iced!

Oh, excuse me. Hello?

Yuichiro? Are you still at school?

No, I had an errand.

Hey, do you want to eat out tonight? I have something I want to tell you.

It's official. I'm associate professor.

The promotion! Congratulations!

Thanks. I didn't want to end my career just teaching.

Does it bug you? Your wife being an associate professor?

Don't be ridiculous. I left research on my own accord.

But... I'm impressed you got the promotion. After all that went down.

Do you think it's because a I'm female?

No.

- Who is he? - Just an acquaintance.

How exactly did you get acquainted?

We did not do anything. Really, it's nothing.

- Hmm. - Just an acquaintance of the neighbor's.

Why would you go meet a neighbor's male acquaintance alone?

I'm not too smart, my head doesn't get it.

Wait, what? So, these two instances are two separate men?

- Yes. - What, are you serious?

It's not me that doesn't get it, right?

Or maybe you inherited my lack of comprehension.

We're not talking about you being stupid. Please, just be quiet.

Like I said, both men you saw with Sawa-san are friends of mine.

Please forgive her the misunderstanding.

No, we're sorry, that you had to come over for something like this.

Mom. You understand now, right?

- I hadn't misunderstood anything to begin with. - Of course.

Sawa-san is not the kind of person to meet with men in secret.

I wouldn't be friends with someone like that.

I just moved to the neighborhood last month, and I cherish Sawa-san's friendship.

Actually, excuse me.

- I hope you like what I made for you. - What?

- Just a little gift. - This looks amazing!

Oh, we're going to eat this right away! Mom, do you want some?

- I have to go home and make dinner. - What? For whom? You live alone.

An offering for your father, of course. We were married for 38 years.

I've never missed a night of cooking for him.

I hope I've returned the favor.

Don't expect me to thank you. This is your doing to start with.

- And how did it go with Mr. Kitano? - You need to back off.

You don't appreciate my friendship?

You and I, are not friends.

I don't befriend just anybody, you know.

You just had something that let me open up.

Isn't it the same for you?

The elevator is here.

See you.

We had so much positive feedback for that erotic piece last issue.

It would be boring if it were like that every time.

I need strong impact, we're not worried about boring.

I hate to break it to you, but that drawing is going in the trash in a month.

I got it.

Hey. Let me ask you a question.

What is it?

Kato-san. Why do you never draw what I've asked for?

Whatever. Hey.

Why don't we go for a drink? I've always wanted to chat with you.

- It's on me. - No, thank you.

Why don't you take your wife out, instead of me?

She's brimming with anger and loneliness.

What? What are telling me? What do you know about my wife?

Or wait, when did you get a chance to talk with her?

No. I just get to know my subjects a little when I'm drawing them.

- How artistic of you. - I'm not an artist anymore!

But, I will never give up everything just for the money.

Hey. You stop there. I wouldn't get too cocky if I were you.

One word from me and you'll lose your job.

- Let's drink! - Hey.

- Let's get drunk! - Careful, careful! Let's go home.

I'm going to forget everything!

- Ugh, I'm going to get sick. - Nori, you drank too much.

What supermarket is this from?

- Huh? - It's not the usual place.

It's near the school. They have good bentos.

I see...

Nori, don't sleep there. Come on, let's go to bed.

- What? - Come on, get up!

- No. No, I don't want to! - Here I got you.

Yuichiro, please don't be jealous.

I wouldn't be able to do my research without your support.

- She's beautiful. - What?

Rikako-san. Her cooking is delicious, and she seems smart, too.

It's good that you found such a nice friend.

- Did you get scared? - Of what?

When you heard I was having tea with another man.

- Were you jealous? - No way. I trust Mama 100%.

That's not trust, you just think I'm not attractive enough.

What? You're popular, Sawa. Remember when you were working?

- What? - Be jealous.

Huh?

If your wife is so popular, why don't you worry once in a while.

Wouldn't it be nice to be close, sometimes?

Oh, yes.

Wait, I think I have a cold.

Maybe it's the air conditioning.

That's probably it.

- Yes? - Sign here please.

- Thank you very much. - Thank you.

Hamusuke? Hamumi?

What? Hamusuke?

Hamumi! Hamusuke!

Hamumi! Hamusuke!

Hamusuke? Hamusuke? Where are you? Hamusuke!

- What's going on? - I'm so sorry, Hamusuke escaped.

What?

Hamusuke! Where did you go?

Are you stupid! It's Hamumi!

The door was open...

What the hell are you doing! I always tell you to be careful!

Don't raise your voice.

Those kids will die on their own! One mistake and its over!

You're too rough, Mama!

I'm sorry. But you're sensitive enough for the both of us!

Don't turn this around on me!

If your hamsters are so important, why don't you go marry your hamsters!

You only need to give your hamsters attention when you feel like it.

They don't need money. They don't complain.

Stop it! It's your fault, Mama!

Shut up! Stop calling me, Mama!

Hey wait!

In our five years of marriage...

I'd never once stormed out of the house.

But, I don't have anywhere to go.

I wanted to call him, but I could never do that.

I hope the hamster at least escaped.

We're going to start the meeting.

All the part-timers, too.

- Yes. - Did you hear that? Part-timers.

Well, we are part-timers.

- Good morning, everyone. - Good morning.

Before the meeting, I'd like to introduce a new employee.

- This is Hagiwara Tomoya-san. - Hello, I'm Hagiwara.

- Hello everyone. - Hello.

Hey, what are you thinking?

Oh, I got a steady job so I can take care of Rikako when I get her back.

I quit that part time job. I might even see her here.

Something's wrong with you. You're a stalker.

Hah. Looking forward to working with you.

Not the same here.

You don't need somebody else's wife, I'm sure girls are all over you.

I know you've had your fair share.

I want Rikako. I can't give up until I know everything about her.

Got to go.

You have reached the voicemail box for...

Manager, did you fight with your wife?

She didn't make you lunch.

Nobody's here, I'm not stupid.

No, I don't think so.

Don't worry, I won't ask for much.

I like married men. Because I won't have to worry about marriage.

What are you doing here...

Nothing.

I just wondered why anyone would want to burn the house they worked so hard for.

You know, why don't you come over for some tea?

The kids aren't home yet. A rare moment to ourselves.

Families can be a bit suffocating.

I can see my whole life ahead of me.

That I'm never going to escape this.

Here you go.

When it looks prettier, all the more.

You sound like you've thought about burning your house yourself.

Of course, to destroy everything around me.

Not that I would ever do it. My family is too important to me.

You're the last person I want to hear that from.

I treasure them. My husband and daughters. Look, they're satisfied too.

- What confidence. I hope it lasts. - What are you trying to say?

That boy, Tomoya, he found a job at my supermarket.

He says he got a real job to get back together with you.

So, being with me wasn't all put to waste. Not that I would ever be with him again.

But it's a nice feeling when a man you've been with betters himself.

I just pray that he won't start stalking you.

Don't you want to destroy it too? Your predictable everyday life?

Out of the question. My life is not that disposable.

Oh, I'm sorry.

I am not foolish enough to risk losing a good husband, beautiful children, and a nice home.

- So you're happy? - I am happy.

- Liar. - I'm not lying.

I don't need an excessive lifestyle, just a content life with my husband.

Liar. You don't look like you're in love.

That's none of your business. We're... we're in, love.

- Liar. - Stop saying that.

You know that your husband stopped loving you.

But you don't want to lose your lifestyle so you ignore the truth.

- How could you say that? - Because that was me.

You need to stay true to yourself. One day, you're going to explode.

I'm not falling for your tricks. We do love each other.

- So, you understand each other? - Yes, we understand each other.

So, he fulfills you when he holds you?

Yes, when he holds me...

I'm going to the restroom.

This one's closer!

What are you doing?

Here he is. Kitano Yuichiro.

Why are you calling him from my phone?

I'm not saying anything. I'll hang up after one ring.

Stop it.

You can do the same thing to me.

Call this number for me. There's a man I want.

It's not easy, but when I have him he'll let me forget my boring life.

I don't want to throw it all away either, but is it so bad to want just a little excitement?

Don't you think it's better than gambling or taking it out on your family?

Please, just try it. One phone call and your life will change.

Yuichiro. A call. Maybe it's one of your female students?

Hah. Maybe.

- Just kneel here. - Yes.

Yes. That's all it takes.

If you don't want to be my friend, at least be my accomplice.

Mana. Hina. What do you say?

- Hello! - Hi!

Please come in. Excuse me.

- I'm home. - Welcome home.

- Did you guys fight? - What?

Well, you're acting weird.

- Mana. - Wow, in fact we had our first fight today.

Your first ever? Wow, you guys must really get along.

What, well yes, well not that well.

Daddy's home!

- I'm home. - Hi, Daddy.

Are you really having these people over?

We don't know these people well.

I get along with them quite fine.

They're not the kind of people we should associate with.

- Oh hello, nice to see you. - This is my husband.

- Nice to meet you, my name is Sasamoto. - I'm Takigawa, good evening.

- Oh my, this is an honor, I work for a furniture... - Sawa-san!

Your phone's ringing.

Oops, yes, thank you.

I really do love your magazine...

[Kitano Yuichiro]

Aren't you going to answer?

Can't talk now, huh.

You're still in high school.

You need to be old enough to take responsibility. Get off.

Just don't do things like that.

Hello this is Kitano. I believe you gave me a call.

- What kind of things? - Being physically intimate.

Please don't hesitate to call if you need to any time.

We were just kissing. Anyway how old do we have to be?

I see irresponsible adults sleeping around all the time.

I said get off.

Please don't hesitate to call if you need to any time. Hello this is Kitano.

I believe you gave me a call. Please don't hesitate to call...

Excuse me, where are the bentos?

You have to love each other first.

I'm not going to fall in love with her. I just wanted sex.

She thinks so, too. Right?

Hm? Yeah of course. Remember you taught us about intercourse?

I wanted to sample different ones with my husband.

- Oh I see, what does your husband like? - Hmm, he actually likes meat.

Hello.

Oh, hello, this is Sasamoto.

I called you by accident yesterday.

- Oh I see. - I'm sorry for the hassle.

- No. - I'm sorry.

Hello?

Hello?

Do I hear crying?

What? I'm not crying.

The cicadas. They're crying, right?

They are. They're crying.

- I called you the other day. - I see that.

So, you recognized my phone number.

Kato-san, I didn't realize you liked me.

If you didn't, you would have called me back. I am your employer's wife.

Do you feel like drawing me now?

- It'll be expensive. - As I expected.

We'll start with the sketching first.

This way.

Here? It's gorgeous.

Stand here.

Is this all right?

Take off your clothes.

What's wrong? You wanted me to draw you. Just as I see you.

Well?

No... no no no! Definitely no.

It's going to be fine.

No, never, no.

You're never going to find out about the others unless you touch them.

Them...

Stag beetles can be the same species, but have different jaws and teeth according to size.

See?

This individual variation is determined by the environment during the larva stage.

There's roughly three varietals, large, medium, small...

- Oh no. - Here, I have an umbrella.

- Let's make a run for it. - Yes.

- Sorry. - It's coming down harder.

- Oh no! - Hurry!

- Kitano-san, are you okay? - I'm fine. Look, over there!

- You run fast. - I used to do track. You don't like to run?

I've never been able to catch a butterfly or dragonfly since I was a kid.

Your shoes are untied.

- Oops. - Hold this.

Men are always unfair.

They knock on the door but never open it.

The woman has to unlock it, and gently call them in, 'I'm here.'

Or they'll pretend to be blind and walk away.

Especially a forbidden door.

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Preview for next episode:

An affair is an affair. I will never see Kitano again.

- Sexless? - I never seduce a man.

You want to lick her all over, don't you?

This is an important night for me!

Rikako!

Meeting them is exciting, saying goodbye is cruel...