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Two house blends and two cheese scones.

What's wrong?

Wh-What?!

Shiragiku's birthday is already over...

Damn it! Where was my brain?!

She's done a lot for us, so I wanted to throw her a surprise party!

So much has happened these past few months that I forgot all about it.

So what?

Throwing her a party three weeks after her birthday would certainly be a surprise.

Would that... make her happy?

Better than doing nothing at all, right?

The Café Terrace and Its Goddesses

Episode 20: "It's Not a Joke"

Episode 20: "It's Not a Joke"

Episode 20: "It's Not a Joke"

Episode 20: "It's Not a Joke"

Episode 20: "It's Not a Joke"

Episode 20: "It's Not a Joke"

Episode 20: "It's Not a Joke"

Episode 20: "It's Not a Joke"

Episode 20: "It's Not a Joke"

Episode 20: "It's Not a Joke"

Episode 20: "It's Not a Joke"

Episode 20: "It's Not a Joke"

Episode 20: "It's Not a Joke"

Episode 20: "It's Not a Joke"

Episode 20: "It's Not a Joke"

Episode 20: "It's Not a Joke"

Episode 20: "It's Not a Joke"

Episode 20: "It's Not a Joke"

Episode 20: "It's Not a Joke"

Episode 20: "It's Not a Joke"

Episode 20: "It's Not a Joke"

Sorry to make you help me pick out a gift for her.

Episode 20: "It's Not a Joke"

Episode 20: "It's Not a Joke"

Episode 20: "It's Not a Joke"

It's fine. I'm the only one who's free on our day off.

Why Kappabashi, though?

I mean...

The best present for Shiragiku is gonna be something she can use in cooking, right?

Huh?

You said Grandma made you cook, too, so I thought you'd know this stuff.

I'd really appreciate it if you'd help me pick something.

It's not like I know that much about it...

But okay... I'll try.

Kodan Hardware

How about this?

A soba-cutting knife!

I bet Shiragiku would love this!

Have you ever seen Shiragiku making soba before?

Okay...

How about this?! The shark hide thing they use to grate wasabi!

Have you ever seen Shiragiku grating wasa—

It works for daikon, too!

Do you really think she's going to be happy to get a grater for her birthday?

Are you dumb?

What should we get her, then?

What about a cute apron or something?

The one she uses now is falling apart.

Why didn't you say that sooner?

Huh?

I mean, you sounded so happy talking about Kappabashi and hardware shops.

I didn't want to rain on your parade.

I'll go buy her an apron!

Please tell me where I can buy a nice one!

Oh, really?

If you wanted to thank me for shopping with you,

you could have taken me to a nicer restaurant.

Don't get greedy.

The fee for repairing the storm door at that inn was a lot.

Here is the invoice for the replacement storm door.

Anyway, was it really right for me to make the choice?

Wouldn't it have been better for you to pick one?

It's a present from you. If I picked it out, it'd defeat the purpose.

Yeah, but still...

I wish she would've told us her birthday was already over, though.

Not like she needs to be shy around us.

You know, that's the kind of thing...

that you're surprisingly dense about.

Huh?

Do you know how humiliating it is to tell the person you like that it's your birthday?

She wants you to wish her a happy birthday on your own.

Akane...

You have sauce on your mouth.

Are you even listening?!

Well, should we head back now?

Yeah.

But did we really have to come all the way out here?

If we were just buying an apron, couldn't we have gone someplace closer?

True.

But I wanted to come here.

Huh?

I mean... it's kinda like a date, isn't it?

More so than just going to some local store.

What kind of ridiculous...

Oh, that's right... December started today.

I wouldn't have thought you'd be into this kind of—

Wh-What? What?! What's with you, Hayato?!

Sorry. I'm the worst guy ever.

Huh?

Akane...

Happy birthday.

What kind of look is that?

You call this "happy"?

I mean... I don't know how I should look.

Well, I'm glad you remembered before the day was over.

'Cause it's humiliating to tell the person you like that it's your birthday.

Right. You gave me more than enough hints on the subject.

So, um... Since we're out, I'd like to get you some kind of present.

You don't have to.

You're broke after the repair fee for that storm door, right?

Well, even taking that into account...

It's fine. I just wanted to pick on you a little.

I'm not mad, and just going on this date was enough for me.

No, please let me get you something.

Okay, then, would you grant one wish for me?

Sure, if I can.

One day, when you feel you'll be able to keep Familia going with no problems...

I want you to take me as your wife.

Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday to you!

Happy birthday, Shiragiku-san, Akane-san!

Happy birthday, Shiragiku-san, Akane-chan!

Happy birthday, Kiku-chan, Akane-chan!

Thanks, you guys!

Thank you.

I wondered why Hayacchi was gone!

So he was buying a gift for Shiragiku-san!

And with Akane-chan, whose birthday is today!

Talk about scum. I can't believe he forgot both.

I'm not upset about it, though.

I was, a little bit.

I'm sorry, both of you.

When that rival business opened up

and we had eleven people living here, things were kinda hectic.

I remembered up until then, but...

Really, it's fine. I'm not mad.

I'm just happy you eventually remembered.

Making excuses doesn't change the fact that you forgot.

And the present made me... happy.

You are mad, aren't you?

No, not at all! I'm really not!

Cold

She's pissed.

What a hopeless boss you are!

You remembered my birthday, even though you were so busy!

H-Hey!

Oh, right, Shiragiku.

He said he'd grant any one wish for you as an apology.

His own words.

You—

Really?

W-Well, yeah...

So what did you ask him for, Akane-chan?

I asked him to marry me.

Oh, then that's what I want, too!

Me, too! Let's get married, Hayacchi!

None of this has anything to do with you, Ami-chan.

Kiku-chan used to be so shy.

I can't believe she followed up with that.

I'm kind of moved.

I'm not joking.

Just... think about it.

Wait... "Wife"? You can't be...

I-I know what this is!

You were almost forced to get married,

so you want me to pretend to be your boyfriend, right?

That's not it!

And even if it were...

I wouldn't ask someone I really loved to do that!

I... see...

But you know, even if you get married, you won't get to live alone for a while...

Okay, today's the day we break out our new Christmas uniforms!

Let's step up our customer service...

So give me a serious answer.

What'll it be?

Just get to work already.

Stop being weird.

What did I say that was weird?

I told you I meant it.

And I said—

Come on, Hayato-kun! Hear her out!

Akane-chan asked you a serious question! Right?

She wants to know if the new Santa costume looks good on her!

I asked Hayato to marry me. I proposed to him!

A real man would give me a real answer!

I told you...

What?

You asked him for a merry proportional control system?

The things you use to move remote-controlled cars?

I'm impressed you know what those are.

Would you be quiet for a minute, Ouka?

We're having a serious discussion here.

All the more reason to stop.

Your part-time job is not the place to talk about marriage and proposals.

Well... I know, but...

Marriage?

Wait, what?! You were being serious yesterday?!

Yeah.

Get to work!

W-Welco—

...me?

Um...

What?

Hey! What are you doing?! That hurts!

Hey! Who are you guys?! What are you doing with Akane?!

What?

Huh?

Is this...

Ami-chan! Help!

Akane-chan and Hayato-kun got kidnapped!

What?!

Where am I?

Hayato, are you okay?

Akane! Are you okay?!

Wait... Why are you dressed like that?

Sorry.

This is my family's house.

What?!

You're finally awake, are you?

I'm sorry about that.

I told them not to be rough with you.

Who are you?

The head of the Hououji family, Hououji Youko.

What is the meaning of all this?

I wanted to meet the owner of the shop that has given my granddaughter work

and thank him personally.

So I had you brought here.

In that case, you should have just asked me to come over.

That way, I could have brought a gift.

Sorry.

Grandmother can be sort of overbearing at times.

Forget overbearing! That was a crime!

When my daughter told me your name,

I couldn't believe it.

You really do look just like him.

Huh?

Your face, your eyes...

The way you speak...

And the way...

you're so quick to seduce girls.

What?

Ow!

Was this the hand that made a move on my granddaughter?

Hey! That hurts!

Slap Slap Slap Slap Slap Slap Slap Slap Slap Slap Slap Slap

Was it this one? Or this one?

Grandmother!

Sorry, Hayato. This is my fault.

Grandmother called to tell me happy birthday yesterday...

and I mentioned that I'd found someone I wanted to marry.

So she told me to bring him over,

but I refused, and then... well...

But of course.

You are the prized heir to the Hououji household.

Even if I am, you didn't have to do all this!

So? What say you?

Do you intend to marry Akane?

I won't...

say that I have no intention of it,

but I can't promise that I will, either.

Where are they?! Where are the jerks who took Hayacchi and Akane-san?!

Ami-chan, put me down!

Are you nuts?! You're the only one who knows what the kidnappers look like!

Then at least let me change clothes!

No time for that!

I see.

You do have four other girls working part-time for you, as I recall.

So you plan to choose one of them after careful scrutiny, then?

That's not what I meant.

Oh, it isn't?

Grandmother...

Then I'll ask a different question.

Grandmother! What are you—

Should you find yourself in a situation where you can only save either yourself or Akane,

what would you do?

I really am sorry about today.

It's my fault you went through all that.

I'm not upset about it or anything.

I was just kinda surprised.

But I thought if you found out how eccentric my family was,

you wouldn't like me anymore...

You're you, and your family's your family.

Huh?

If I really did start dating you,

that wouldn't matter to me.

Hayato...

But...

When it's marriage we're talking about, that's different.

It'd lead to problems between our families.

Huh?

You're... I mean, your grandmother is serious trouble.

Uh... y-yeah.

But even putting that aside for now...

You can just put it aside?

You're the Hououji family's only daughter,

and I'm the oldest Kasukabe son.

You might only think of marriage as an extension of romance,

but in reality, it's not that simple, is it?

Put me down!

Would you marry into my family, or would I marry into yours?

Either way, if we got married, one of our family lines would end with us.

If you're really serious, think about that, too.

Then I'll marry into your family!

I don't care about my family!

Don't be dumb. Give some thought to how your mother and grandmother feel.

Would you marry into my family, then?

Would you quit your grandma's café

and inherit my family's business?

There's no way you could!

I mean... I don't know that.

Huh?

Maybe the day will come

when I like you so much that none of that matters.

That's why I can't say for certain that it's out of the question.

Oh, really?

So you don't like me that much now, then.

Wha...

Stop talking like that!

I just don't have time to think about it right now.

Okay, fine.

Hey... What are you doing out here in public?

Then I'll make you like me so much, you won't be able to think about anything else.

You'd better be ready.

That's... kind of a problem in itself.

It's fine. I'll consider the café, too.

No, I... uh...

I came back when I heard Akane and Hayato-kun were here...

but they've already left?

Yes.

Our business was finished.

So that...

is the man Akane has fallen in love with...

What would you do?

Isn't that obvious?

I'd do everything in my power to prevent us from getting into such a situation.

Don't worry!

You just need to do your best to make sure that doesn't happen!

He really is the spitting image...

I moved here from the countryside because I wanted a job cooking!

September 1961

I applied here because the flyer said it was a restaurant!

Why is it only a coffee shop?!

This is fraud, you know!

Welcome to the coffee shop Familia!

Wow, it's so fancy...

Hey, boss! Is this the new help?

Yeah.

I'm Katsuyo! Nice to meet you!

U-Um...

Well, don't just stand around! Clear the dishes!

Oh? Are you...

the girl hired during the mass employment?

Wow, she's so pretty... almost like a doll.

What a dowdy outfit.

That's right!

I'm Yaeyama Harue, and I made these uniforms!

Well? Stylish, aren't they?

Huh? I wasn't asking...

What? You want to put one on right away?

I didn't say that.

You there.

You're in the way. If you have nothing to do, wash the dishes.

Uh, okay...

Don't worry. Youko-chan isn't scary at all.

Oh? Who's this?

Meow, meow, meow!

Wh-What? What?!

Meow, meow, meow!

Oh, no! Akemi-chan got into some kind of alcohol again!

Meow!

All of you, shut up!

Yum! What is this?!

It's beef stew.

Is that miso?

Wow! You can make stuff like this?

Oh, this is nothing—

Tasty!

Isn't this great? We have a good cook on our staff now!

Yeah, Masahiro-san's cooking is pretty bad.

You're one to talk!

Yeah, but...

Right?

Sachiko-san, please teach me how to make this!

Sacchan!

Seconds!

Get your own.

Hey, Sachiko. Better eat fast.

Take too long, and Katsuyo will eat it all.

I-I'll eat! I'll eat!

It's so good!

Wow, it's so cute!

Come on. Get in position, Sachiko.

Huh? For what?

I'm taking a picture to celebrate our new employee's arrival.

Photography is Masahiro-san's hobby.

It's annoying, but play along, okay?

Shut up! Sachiko, you're a squirt, so get in front!

A s-squirt?!

Okay, smile! I'm taking the picture!

Ouka's grandma, Ami's grandma,

and today, Akane's grandma...

Man, they do look just like them, though.

All of them.

Where are you, Hayacchi?

Forget that! Where are we?!

Episode 21: "Mother and Daughter"

Episode 21: "Mother and Daughter"

Way to go, Akane-chan!

After you set all those flags, you'll win for sure!

Huh? What are you talking about?

Wait, the next one's a Riho-chan episode?!

Again, what are you talking about?

I take it back. You were just a foil!

Seriously, what are you talking about?