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Do you love me? I will wait...

Until you really fall in love with me.

-I'm sorry. -An affair?!

I accidentally saw their picture.

-I have something I need to talk to you about. -If it's about that, I'm already over it.

I have never seen your laugh.

But it's okay now. Because I just saw it.

Ms. Junko still doesn't know that Makoto's wife passed away suddenly.

This temple is yours now.

Ah, thank goodness it was a dream!

Oh no! That wasn't a dream! I definitely grabbed his hand tightly!

Why did I do that?! I--

No, no. It can't be helped, right?

I had no choice but to hold his hand. I could say it was the next step, going with the flow. Or just fulfilling a promise...

I've got it! The perfect excuse! The magic of weddings!

It was like sharing our happiness? The result of leftover blessings?

A stray bullet of excitement? That's it, that's definitely it. Yep.

Hang on. No, no, no. This flow of events is definitely going to end in marriage.

...Meaning I'll become the daughter of a temple? No, no, no, no way. Definitely not happening. No way.

No, maybe I like him? Eh? Like?

If I did, what part of him?

Nothing special comes to mind.

No, he's not a bad person though.

Yeah. I haven't had much luck with guys either.

But he said he likes me. He likes me.

Honestly I don't understand what 'like' means anymore.

What does 'I like you' mean? Eh? What does it mean?

I haven't spoken to Kiyomiya-san properly yet either...

That's it!

I'm going to New York! I'm definitely going. No matter what, I'm going.

I mean, for the sake of going, I cut down on lunch money,

...resisted clothing sales, got off one station early and walked -- all to desperately save up money!

I'm going. No matter what, I'm going.

Alright. Let's forget it. I'm going to forget about it.

Alright! Game face on!

Good morning!

I shall marry you.

-This has to be a dream! -This isn't a dream.

-Right. -Congratulations!

-What? -You're finally getting married to Takane-kun.

We have joined hands and vowed to become one.

-KYAAAA! -Hey, stop it! Talking like that will make them misunderstand.

-We're finally seeing eye to eye. -This is clearly a one way conversation.

-But you're making a nice expression here. -What's that?

It's a photo I took.

I already ordered 2,000 postcards with that photo on it.

Let's send them to all the guests.

-I'm not doing that. -The Shibuya prince is so cool!

-Eh? Who's this? -Ah. That's Yuki-chan--

Listen, onee-chan. Hachiya-kun and Yuki-chan are holding a birthday party for me.

-A birthday party? -When is your birthday, Nene-san?

-November 23rd. -So soon.

Even though she was 16 all this time, she'll be 17 soon.

In the blink of an eye she'll be 18. Then 20.

Don't talk about such normal things so seriously.

-Hmph! -Let me celebrate your birthday too.

-Really? -You don't have to, jeez.

She's someone that will become my precious sister.

-By the way, my birthday is January 15. -Mine's August 2.

-Understood. -I said you don't have to.

Naturally, I will celebrate everything including everyone's birthdays and all our anniversaries.

Anniversaries?

-For example, the day we first met. -The day of the marriage meeting, right?

You mean the day I was sold by my family in exchange for meat. -For example, the day we first met. -The day of the marriage meeting, right?

You mean the day I was sold by my family in exchange for meat.

The day I first started learning English from Junko-san. You mean the day I was sold by my family in exchange for meat.

The day I first started learning English from Junko-san.

No. That was the first day you started stalking me. The day I first started learning English from Junko-san.

No. That was the first day you started stalking me.

Then there was the day you stayed over. No. That was the first day you started stalking me.

Then there was the day you stayed over.

The day we played games. The day I slept in your lap. Along with the day you clipped my bangs, there are around 128 anniversary days.

But, since there's 365 days in a year, sooner or later the whole year will be filled with anniversaries.

Do not worry.

In that case, we'll celebrate each anniversary, particularly the special moment we are celebrating, as a commemorative moment rather than a whole day.

Hoshikawa world!

-Breakfast, please! -Alright, alright. Let's eat breakfast.

-Help me out, Takane-kun. -It's starting!

-"I'm Gorou Kickers" -This is pretty accurate.

-You really think so? -I don't believe in fortune telling.

-"If you are a Leo, today you will be extremely unlucky!" -I'm a Leo.

-"You will experience the worst luck ever seen in the last 50 years!" -The worst luck in the last 50 years, she said.

"However, if you wear a yellow item you will experience the kind of popularity with others only seen once every 50 years."

-Hm. -It's started again. I don't believe in this stuff.

-I'm going. Move aside. -I don't want to. Hey. I'm watching here. Jeez.

-Go from behind! -Ah!

Here's some miso soup.

Thank you.

-I'm leaving now, okaa-san. -OK OK.

-I won't be too late today. -When did you buy that?

So he does believe in it.

Here's your rice.

Thanks.

-Hi! -Good afternoon!

-Hey! -Good morning!

I ran away again.

-Did we have a student like that? -Doesn't he look a little suspicious?

-It's dangerous these days too. -Should I get the security guard?

I'll go get Kiyomiya-san.

Junko-sensei!

-A student? -I'm not sure.

He's coming this way!

-He's looking at you, Junko-sensei! -Eh? Wait, wait!

You're Sakuraba Junko?

-Ye-yes. -Oh my.

I was thinking you'd be a stunner.

-Eh? Um. -You're kinda average.

-What? -Who are you?

Why are you here?

-Are you Hoshikawa-san's acquaintance? -What did you come here for?

Those are some harsh words.

Bro.

-Bro? -This is my younger brother (otouto).

[NOTE: This guy is talking in the Kansai/Osaka dialect.] I'm Amane Hoshikawa. Pleased to meet ya.

Younger brother?

Siblings?

See ya!

Amane has been training at the Kyoto temple since he was 14.

And now he has suddenly returned.

So...um, why is he at my workplace?

I have no idea.

-Are you for real? -Yes, I'm serious.

If you can make Takane and that Junko break up, I'll make you the next chief priest.

What the heck is going on...

Just because my cute older bro got himself a chick, aren't you getting way too angry?

Asking me, the one you should be prejudiced against, to inherit your precious temple... What kind of curious turn of events is this?

Either way, giving a happy-go-lucky kind of guy like me a big role like chief priest is impossible.

Please stop that.

-Huh? -Stop speaking in that weird Kansai dialect.

And stop dressing like that too.

You'll be fine if you do exactly what I say.

Ah. So scary.

The cat that was tricked by the mouse, couldn't become a part of the zodiac.

Hey, little monk. Reading an interesting book, huh?

It's a story about why the cat wasn't included in the zodiac.

The mouse is sly.

Hmm?

It's because the mouse lied to the cat that the cat couldn't become a part of the zodiac.

Little monk.

-You've got it wrong. -Eh?

That cat was an idiot for getting tricked.

Christmas is an annual festival that celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ.

But there are many theories on its origins.

Some say it links back to ancient Roman festivals happening in mid-winter.

Like the Sungold festival, or the Harvest gold festival.

And I also found out that almost all married couples have held each other's hands.

That's enough information. And I also found out that almost all married couples have held each other's hands.

That's enough information.

So, anybody else know something about Christmas?

Okay, Mr. Hachiya!

I didn't raise my hand.

That's okay.

Christmas means the mass of Christ, right?

Great answer, that's right!

-Yuki-chan? -Me?

Christmas is for boyfriend and girlfriend.

Good job, Yuki. You're right!

So a lot of people in Japan spend Christmas like that, but in America it's a day to spend time with family.

Anything else?

Alright. Let's talk about Christmas in Japan.

-Mr. Hachiya. -His handS are up long time. (He emphasized the two hands raised.)

Fine.

Mr. Hoshikawa

Japan opened up to Christmas around 1900.

And I also found out...

That almost all married couples have held each other's hands.

Mr. Hoshikawa! That almost all married couples have held each other's hands.

Mr. Hoshikawa!

I'm so tired from being overly conscious.

Knock, knock, Junko-san. I might be imagining things but aren't you being a little too cold towards me?

-Towards someone you were bound to, even if it was for a moment... -Hey. Hey, you. Don't say stuff that can be misunderstood.

-It's not a misunderstanding. I'm only speaking the truth. -Ah, onee-chan!

-Great job today. -Nene, why are you here?

I called her here to talk about the birthday party.

-Right? -Right?

You should just hold a normal party. You're kids after all.

There's that thing that happened last time too.

-You're cute. -Don't touch me!

This time, I'll be right by her side so don't worry.

I've already booked the Suzuka Room at Ginza Princess Hotel.

-Eh?! -Eh?!

Oh, right. These guys are rich people that own private jets.

This is the program for the day.

Lady Gaga?!

-Traditional Japanese dancing? -Avril Lavigne?!

This schedule has already been temporarily booked.

-Are these really people you know? -Yes.

A producer close with Avril Lavigne is a parishioner at our temple.

-One Bridge Temple worldwide. But this won't do. -Why?

-The scale is way too big. -But it's a special day.

-Birthdays come every year. -You only have a 17th birthday once in your entire lifetime.

There's no end to that argument.

But I've already asked around 10 more artists. There's no end to that argument.

But I've already asked around 10 more artists.

This is already sounding like a music festival. But I've already asked around 10 more artists.

This is already sounding like a music festival.

Don't worry. I will hold an even bigger festival when it's your turn. This is already sounding like a music festival.

Don't worry. I will hold an even bigger festival when it's your turn.

No thanks. Don't worry. I will hold an even bigger festival when it's your turn.

No thanks.

[NOTE: Budoukan is a really big concert arena in Japan that has hosted The Beatles, Mariah Carey etc.] It will be grand. We'll hold it in the Budoukan arena.

How about you stop it with the festival theme. [NOTE: Budoukan is a really big concert arena in Japan that has hosted The Beatles, Mariah Carey etc.] It will be grand. We'll hold it in the Budoukan arena.

[NOTE: Budoukan is a really big concert arena in Japan that has hosted The Beatles, Mariah Carey etc.] How about you stop it with the festival theme.

[NOTE: The Tokyo Dome is similar to Budoukan.] 5 days at the Tokyo Dome.

That's pretty much a tour. [NOTE: The Tokyo Dome is similar to Budoukan.] 5 days at the Tokyo Dome.

That's pretty much a tour.

Ah. I can't sleep anymore!

As expected, it's impossible. The worlds we live in are too different.

Or should I say, we can't look through the same lens. For example, this crab stick.

That guy would definitely buy real crab meat like an idiot.

Don't get me wrong. I love crab. But does he understand the misery of a crab stick?

The misery of this crab stick, that can't become real crab or fish paste.

I wonder if he understands that.

Today, you were a little strange, Junko-san.

I will prepare this crab to cheer you up.

Even then, today you were beautiful too.

[NOTE: This is a old proverb used to describe traditional Japanese beauty.] "A standing figure that is slender like that of Chinese peonies." "A sitting figure that is elegant like that of tree peonies. " "A walking figure that is as clean and pure as that of the lily."

These are words that exist for you, Junko-san. [NOTE: This is a old proverb used to describe traditional Japanese beauty.]

Junko-san. I'm sure you are having a peaceful dream right now.

Sweet dreams.

You can't drink beer like this either, can you? What a boring guy you are.

Hmm? I'm pretty sure monks can drink though?

Maybe he unexpectedly acts like a spoiled kid when he's drunk...

By the way, I wonder if he ever wears Western clothes?

I think they would look good on him though. Something like a tuxedo.

Huh? Hang on.

I wonder what type of underwear he wears?

Maybe a loincloth? A monk in a loincloth.

What does he do if he needs to go to the toilet? A monk in a loincloth!

"While I wait in longing for you, there comes the autumn wind stirring the bamboo blinds."

[NOTE: Manyoshu = Collection of old Japanese poems] Excellent. As expected, the love songs of Manyoshu touch the soul.

Ah, I want to see Junko-san...

I want to embrace her tightly with these hands and give her a sweet kiss...

[NOTE: Loincloth = Takane] No way. There's no way I'm marrying loincloth.

No. It's not like I'm going to marry an actual loin cloth!

There's no such thing as loincloth marriage! What is that, "loincloth marriage"!

No, no, no, no way! Marriage is impossible! Marriage...

I can't fall in love with him.

You like him, right?

Sleep talking?

-Your way of handlings things is sly, Junko-sensei. -Hmm?

In my case, even though I really liked Mishima-san, I ended things and now I'm trying to move on.

You're holding onto Hoshikawa-san for insurance and teasing Kiyomiya-san, aren't you?

If you keep this up, you're being disrespectful towards both of them.

If you were a celebrity, you would've been ripped apart by internet comments by now.

Even if you compare her to a celebrity...

Even though you do your work properly, Junko-sensei, why do you get tangled up in love like this?

I know, right?

I have to deal with it, one way or another.

Takane

Your ability to become chief priest is not necessarily set in stone.

Only one person can become the chief priest of this temple.

There is no place at this temple...

...for the person who fails to become the chief priest.

I'm not going anywhere.

I have nowhere else to go but here.

I'm relieved.

Those words...

Can I believe them?

Yes.

I get the feeling things are going to get interesting.

I am truly sorry!

-Hey, we're close, right? So raise your head. -I really sorry.

I've been running around in circles to avoid you this entire time.

I was too scared to face you properly.

So I kept running away and avoiding you.

I did the same thing 2 years ago.

I should've gone to New York if I really liked you.

But thinking about what I would do if you refused me made me lose my resolve.

That's why I was satisfied with just sending you a Christmas card.

I ran away that time too.

But...

I won't run away anymore.

I...

I...

I will go to New York by my own efforts.

I want to be recognized for my work properly,

...and fulfill my dream myself.

I see.

That's a good expression you have, Sakuraba.

But,

If anything happens, contact me any time.

I'm always...here for you.

Kiyomiya-san...

Alright.

Now, let's get back to work.

Yes.

Junko-sensei!

Hoshikawa-san's brother is here again.

Hey.

You're marrying my brother?

-No. We aren't like that. -Bro is set on marriage.

I don't really care, either way.

But if you do plan on marrying him, think it over properly one more time with a cool head.

What's that supposed to mean?

Grandma holds the right to make all the decisions in our family.

If she hates you, you won't be able to live at the temple.

I know that.

-You'd be an idiot to know that and still marry into the temple. -An idiot?

That's not all. If you become the temple's daughter-in-law, you can say goodbye to a fashionable lifestyle.

There's no way you'll be allowed to spend you're entire life abroad.

On the contrary, going out to play even for a little bit, you can't do things like that so easily.

Live in the temple. Die in the temple. That's it.

-That sort of thing in this age... -That's the kind of place our temple is.

Other temples are different.

That's the kind of world bro has been living in.

Do you have the resolve to deal with it?

Ah. Sorry. I got a little too intense.

But everything that I've said, it's all for your benefit.

Live in the temple. Die in the temple. That's it.

Otou-san! Your pants are inside out!

Otou-san!

-Oh? Mine's are inside out too! -Oh no, okaa-san!

Hey you guys! You're being too noisy!

Give me a break, please!

Makoto.

You're the kind of person that is so smart in your work, but when it comes to love...

I don't know how to do things any other way.

And what about you?

Up till now, everything I've done to make someone mine doesn't apply to her.

"Now, tell me everything that is on your mind."

"Ha. What a hopeless kid."

"Even though I can't bear not having you, why do you always bother me?"

How soothing~

You're Momoe-sensei, right?

I'm Mishima.

"I've found you, my little kitten."

"So you were in a place like this. What a naughty girl."

Ah, I'm sorry.

"Were you trying to twirl me around your finger?"

Ah. No. Not at all.

"Honestly, you could only keep thinking about me, right?"

Yeah. That's right.

Are you okay?

You don't look too good.

"Come here. So I can hug you."

Eh?

Oh my god.

-I'm so sorry! -Are you okay?

Ms. Momoe!

Why is it that I'm not good enough for you and Mr. Mishima is?

You're impossible to understand. Why? WHY?

Shibuya Prince!

-So it's true that you go here to learn English. -Yeah.

How unexpected!

-Shall we sit? -Yeah!

We'll wait here until you're done.

-Isn't this place so cool? -I would have thought so.

I really can't stand kids.

-I'm back. -Welcome home!

-Oh my. Takane-kun is so cool! -Onii-san is really wonderful.

He's here again?

-Huh? Where's Hoshikawa-san? -He didn't come over today.

-But you said 'Takane-kun' just now. -We were looking at the wedding photos from the other day.

-Ah. Dinner's ready. -Today it's your favorite seasoned rice.

-There's egg custard too. -I'll have some.

I see. It's not like he'll come over every day.

Ah. I can't sleep!

I wonder why he didn't come today? Today of all days.

Even though I set things straight with Kiyomiya-san...

And if I had met Hoshikawa-san today...

I probably would have told him my honest feelings.

Even though he always turns up whenever he wants,

And stays over as he pleases without batting an eye...

This won't do. This definitely won't do. It's impossible. No way.

This is bad.

Maybe I miss him.

Good morning, Junko.

Good morning to you too, Takane.

You're my sugar, my honey, my everything sweet.

Without you...

Don't tell me.

Show me.

Uwa! So embarrassing! Uwa! I could die of embarrassment right now!

This is horrible! How embarrassing! I can really die right now!

I'm glad you gathered your courage to invite me out.

Somehow, it seems kinda empty today.

I booked the whole place for today so we could choose things at ease.

-Oh yeah. You're rich. -It'll be like a date, Junko-san.

No-not really. We're just finding a present for Nene. That's all.

Even so, I'm still happy.

How about this coat? It's easy to style. The key point is that it's mid-length.

Depending on how it's styled, it can look quite mature.

I recommend white, since it's a trendy color for fall.

-You're pretty good at this. -I did some studying.

How about this?

-A garly dress with ruffles on the shoulders. -Uhm, no. It's a GIRLY dress with ruffes on the shoulders.

But since everything's so cute I'm a little lost for choice.

If that's the case, then let's just get everything from there to there.

There it is. Something only a rich person would say.

-Thank you for your purchase! -No, we aren't buying all that!

Are you sure buying one is enough? What if she doesn't like it?

Nene is still a high school student, so this is more than enough.

The birthday party too. Let's keep it family-only and hold it at home.

By the way, why is someone who can book a whole shop lining up?

I wanted to try lining up together with the person I like at least once.

-You've been acting strange recently. -No I haven't!

-Does it have to do with Kiyomiya-san? -Pardon?

-Did something happen with him? -Nothing at all.

-I hate lies. -I'm telling the truth!

Then answer me honestly. That day, did you really not go to Kiyomiya-san's house?

I did go though.

So that's how it is.

What?

-You are immoral! -Eh?!

How can you wander into another man's house so recklessly?!

I wasn't being reckless! It just happened.

Excuses are futile. Have some shame! I wasn't being reckless! It just happened.

Excuses are futile. Have some shame!

But nothing happened! Excuses are futile. Have some shame!

But nothing happened!

That's not the issue here. But nothing happened!

That's not the issue here.

I can't forgive you for being in the same room with another man, even if that's all that happened!

Why are you bringing all that up now in this kind of situation?

-You are a bad person. -I didn't want to fight with you today, though...

Aren't you the one who was being belligerent in the first place?

You're the one who brought up Kiyomiya-san just now! Aren't you the one who was being belligerent in the first place?

You're the one who brought up Kiyomiya-san just now!

At any rate, you're the one who still hasn't realized how attractive you are! You're the one who brought up Kiyomiya-san just now!

At any rate, you're the one who still hasn't realized how attractive you are!

Huh?

Even though you aren't aware of it, you've still managed to totally captivate me with your eyes and smile. Huh?

Even though you aren't aware of it, you've still managed to totally captivate me with your eyes and smile.

What are you talking about?

Be a little more aware of how cute you are!

Are you getting angry at me right now? Or are you complimenting me?!

-I'm complimenting you! -Thank you very much!

As I thought, Junko-san has been acting definitely weird recently.

Eh?

Hm. So tomorrow is the birthday party of Sakuraba-san's sister?

What do you want?

Don't make such a scary face.

How about it, for old time's sake?

The way you play chess reminds me of Dad.

You're the one who plays like Dad. Since I learned from you.

How old was I when he died?

You were the one who taught me, who had no memory of the time Dad was alive.

How to ride a bike, how to fish for crayfish, you taught me everything.

But I didn't teach you to speak like that.

The Amane that you used to know is as good as dead.

I'm a totally different person now. One that speaks in the Kansai-ben. (T/N Ben = dialect)

I think you know already, but Grandma is counting on me.

-I noticed. -You have two choices, bro.

If you choose to inherit the temple, as long as Grandma is here,

You'll have to break up with Junko-san.

If you'll marry Junko-san,

...you have to abandon the temple.

It's one or the other.

In that case...

I'll marry Junko-san, and inherit the temple.

Checkmate.

That's so like you, bro.

But, if it were me...

I would do something about Grandma.

I'm joking. I'm joking.

As expected, no matter how many times I play against you, I can't win.

Oh yeah. I remembered one more thing you taught me.

The story about the cat and the zodiac.

About how only the cat couldn't join the gathering God held to choose the animals of the zodiac.

You remembered it well. What about it?

It's nothing. Nothing at all. Ah. My legs are going numb.

But I'm happy for you bro.

You met a girl you've seriously fallen for. I'm rooting for the two of you.

I'm not good with formal stuff. I'll leave chief priest post to you. It'll be fine.

If you talk to Grandma properly, she'll come around. Okay?

Amane.

-Good morning. -Good morning.

-Nene, happy birthday~ -Thanks!

Ah! It's starting.

"Gorou Kicker's Prophecy"

-Itadakimasu. -"Leos will have the worst fortune today."

-"If you are a Leo, you might die today." -You've got to be kidding.

"However, please relax."

Otou-san. "However, please relax."

"However, please relax."

"If you wear a polka dot pattern item, You will experience the kind of popularity with the opposite sex only seen once every 50 years." "However, please relax."

"If you wear a polka dot pattern item, You will experience the kind of popularity with the opposite sex only seen once every 50 years."

No way. I don't believe this kind of stuff.

-Alright. Thanks for the food. -"Now, the star sign with the best fortune today..."

"Ha!...I saw it!"

-"For today, it's Libra!" -That's you, onee-chan!

It's just a horoscope.

"If you are a Libra, your love fortune for today is the best."

"Today, your lucky person...is a Sagittarius!"

-Ah! I'm a Saggitarius! -It's not you, Nene.

Eh? Why not?

"More specifically, this person suits traditional Japanese clothes, has short black hair, is reserved, and has a condescending attitude."

"You will have the best compatibility with this person!"

-Isn't she talking about Takane-kun? -Does this person know Hoshikawa-san?

-What was Takane-kun's star sign again? -No idea.

-Find out. -Yeah. You should find out. I'm leaving.

-See you. -Where did you buy that polka dot vest?

Sagittarius.

Takane has spent his entire life sacrificing everything so that he could become the chief priest.

This temple is everything to him. To take something like that away from him...

This wasn't your original intention either.

Reconsider it one more time.

Please! Somehow!

I'm begging you too.

Amane

Bro really loves you.

If someone so precious to him like Grandma refuses to understand him, he'll become pitiful.

In the first place, someone like me isn't suited to become this temple's chief priest.

He's the only one that can do it.

Talk to him properly just once. Please!

Amane. You don't need to do that.

I beg of you.

Alright.

Bring Takane here at 8 tonight.

This is his last chance.

-In that case, I'll let him know. -Then I'll leave it to you.

-What are you plotting? -You're Kaori-san, right?

That's right.

You're cute.

How about you get with me?

Just kidding.

If you make such a scary expression, you'll ruin your cute face.

I think we'll get along well.

Nice meeting ya.

Bro, you're going already?

Yes.

Then give her sister my congrats.

Thank you.

Oh yeah, Bro. Grandma told me to tell you something...

-We're back! -Huh? It's pitch black.

I wonder if anyone's home? We're supposed to be doing it here though.

Welcome back!

-Welcome back! -Huh? Eh? Why? Why is everyone here?

I called everyone here since it's a once-in-a-lifetime birthday.

-What did you do all that for!? -It's fine, isn't it? Everyone gathered here for Nene.

Now, has everyone got a glass?

Alright, then we'lll hear a few words from our Otou-san!

-Um, to start with, today is a special day-- -Thank you for coming, everyone! Nene! Happy 17th birthday!

-Thanks! -Cheers!

Onii-san, send it over.

As per Sakuraba tradition, here are some handmade sushi rolls!

Here comes the real crab Takane-kun brought along! It's not fake!

I'm sorry about the other day.

It's fine.

Next time, you should come to my house.

Those girls were nothing special, you know.

I don't really care.

But if you feel bad about it, prove it to me.

OK.

It's a dress! A dress!

Thank you very much!

Give me that.

Really, you don't know how?

Here you go.

Thank you very much.

-This is the first time I've tried your home cooking. -I don't think you can call that home cooking.

-I'll keep this as a souvenir. -Wha-what are you doing? Hey! That's weird!

-Then, please get me a plastic box. -Alright, coming your way!

It's fine, mom. He doesn't need it! It's fine, so just eat it already!

Delicious!

What are you doing?! Eat it!

I'm sorry Grandma. I think bro will be back very soon.

Where is Takane right now?

-Ah. That... -Where is he?

-I'm pretty sure he's at Junko-san's sister's birthday party... -Amane!

Was I not supposed to say that? Ah. My apologies.

-Takane. -I'll go take a look.

How about we go out to karaoke for the after party?

-That sounds good! -Uhm, for the local karaoke,

I have 100 free tickets!

So we can sing for 60 hours straight!

Everyone! Let's sing like crazy for 3 days and 2 nights!

Then everyone go first! We'll come after you later.

Hoshikawa-san, help me clean up. Come on everybody, get going!

I'm happy to help.

It's fine, it's fine. I'll come later.

-You better come later! -OK, OK. OK!

-I'll do the washing up. -It's fine.

Don't come over here. Don't come closer. Do-don't look over here.

What are you getting angry for? Did you want to go to karaoke that badly?

That's not it. Eh? Hoshikawa-san? Did you want to go to karaoke?

-I hate karaoke. -Eh? Are you bad at singing?

-My throat has been trained by sutras. -So you are bad at singing.

-I'll show you my singing when it's just the two of us. -You're definitely bad at singing, right?

-I'll show you next week, without fail. -You're going to practice?

-Can't I? -You really are an idiot.

-What do you mean? -You're an idiot.

-I have never been called an idiot like that since I was born. -Idiot, idiot, idiot!

-Junko-san! Even if it's you, to say such words... -Congratulations.

-What are you saying, all of a sudden? -Turn the lights off.

-Pardon? -Light! Light! Turn it off! Hurry up! Turn it off! Turn it off!

Happy birthday.

They were all sold out. This was the only one left. If I had known sooner, I would have had prepared more.

This is all your fault, Hoshikawa-san.

Why didn't you tell me earlier?

That you had the same birthday as Nene.

Sagittarius.

The same birthday as Nene.

-I completely forgot. -As if you forgot.

I was having a lot of fun preparing for Nene-san's party that I just forgot.

I'm really happy right now.

I don't really...have any good memories of my birthday.

Eh?

After my parents died, Obaa-sama and the chief priest...

...held a huge celebration for my 8th birthday.

They told me I could choose any present I wanted.

So I...

...I told them I wanted my parents to come back.

Without saying another word, they brought me many presents.

But,

I couldn't even say a word of thanks to them.

I still can't forget the expression on their faces from that time.

After that, I told them that I didn't want them to celebrate my birthday ever again.

Since then,

We haven't celebrated anyone's birthday.

-Not even once. -Hoshikawa-san...

So this is the first time I've had such a happy birthday.

Having the person I like wish me a happy birthday...

...has made me this happy.

Junko-san, thank you.

Because you celebrated my birthday this year, my birthday has become a day to remember.

That's right.

Today's also the first time you made me a sushi roll. That's a moment to remember too.

Today's also the first day we cleaned up together. That's also a moment to remember.

Today was a little crazy.

Seriously...

-Why are you crying, Junko-san? -Because...

Congratulations. You're privileged to become my wife.

Happy Birthday.

You're cute. Whatever time of the day, you're cute.

I want us to be husband and wife. I want to build a family with you.

I love you. I love everything about you.

Oh my... My makeup is all ruined!

My face becomes ugly when I cry! Jeez!

Junko-san, look at me.

You're cute even when you cry.

Hoshikawa Takane-san.

I...

I like you.

I...

I want to become your lover.

Junko-san.

[NOTE: Ikkyu-san is an anime about monks] -Takane-kun, hurry up! -You're missing the Ikkyu-san theme song! -What are you two doing?

Jeez.

Let's go to karaoke!

I hate karaoke.

-You're bad at singing huh. -I hate it.

I understand that child's feelings now.

Please wait, madamme.

I've waited long enough.

-I'm sure he has his reasons... -Call Amane.

Madamme!

♬｢I like you, I like you, I love you｣

♬｢I like you, I like you, I love you｣

-Did you hear Takane-kun sing 'Ikkyu-san'? -I did, I did!

-That last 'I like you' definitely sounded a little off. -Yes, yes! What's with that 'I like you, I like you'?

[NOTE: He stopped speaking in dialect. Now he's using traditional polite speech (keigo) like Takane.] Onii-san. I'm very sorry.

I lied to you.

Obaa-sama (grandmother) wanted to speak to you tonight.

Not tomorrow.

Amane. You...

I think I understand that mouse's feelings really well now.

The feeling of wanting to have a good laugh at the cat...

...who was late to God's gathering.

This is the first time I've won.

Against you.

But I'm not done yet.

I'm going to destroy everything you own.

I can't sleep!