The clouds seem to form a horizon,
chiheisen wo nazoru you ni
地平線をなぞるように
linking the sky and earth,
sora to hoshi wo tsunaideiru kumoga
空と地球を繋いでる雲が
Still half asleep in the morning,
boku no sumu kono machi wo gururi to kakotta
僕の住むこの街をぐるりと囲った
I feel completely immersed in the town I live in.
yumeutsutsu no hirusagari ni
夢うつつの昼下がりに
The far off sky looks like cotton candy...
watagashi mitai na sore wo chigiri
綿菓子みたいなそれを千切り
...ripped into a thousand pieces.
kasuka ni aita ana no mukougawa
微かに空いた穴の向こう側
If you strain your eyes,
me wo koraseba
目を凝らせば
you can see a tiny door leading through to summer.
chiisana natsu no iriguchi ga hora
小さな夏の入り口がほら
The outbursts of crying cicadas,
sosogu semishigure
注ぐ蝉時雨
the beetles we chased,
oikaketeta kabutomushi
追いかけてたカブトムシ
and melted ice pops, bring our memories flooding back to us.
toketa aisu kyandi, maki modoru kioku
溶けたアイスキャンディ巻き戻る記憶
Those times may not come again,
nido to modoru koto ha nai
二度と戻ることはない
but they'll never fade away.
demo kienai moyou
でも消えない模様
Good morning, everyone!
It's a spectacular morning!
Eh?
Takako-san?
Isn't it still four o'clock?
The early bird catches the worm!
You girls have the the regular business of this inn to worry about,
and additionally, the preparations for our wedding!
To overcome this increased workload,
what else but to reduce sleep for the "young team".
In any case, we have a meeting with Enishingu.
Staff dining room, here we go!
What the heck, right?
Takako-san is suddenly this motivated?
Episode 22
A Determined, Unrequited Love
Good morning, Miss Tomoe!
Let us start our spectacular day!
Hey...
Sorry...
Okay then Miss Tomoe, take your seat.
I'll be starting the meeting now.
I'm going to give it my all!
Are you ready?
Ah... so this was the inspiration that led Akutagawa Ryuunosuke to write Rashomon,
but at this time, he was just breaking off his engagement to his childhood friend, Yayoi Yoshida.
Hey!
Ah... I'm sorry.
It rarely ever rings, so I completely forgot...
So, what did your boyfriend have to say?
Don't just jump to such stereotypical boy-girl assumptions!
Sorry...
Just what are you thinking?
I can't believe you!
Calling me right in the middle of class!
My bad, my bad.
I just assumed you were always working.
I see, I see.
You're still a high school girl.
Geez... So, what did you want?
I received the invitation.
Enishi's getting married?
He sure is!
Of course you'll be there, right?
I don't think that will work out.
What?
Are you too busy at work?
Well, there are a lot of reasons.
I'll at least send a telegram.
Man, that Enishi...
He got ahead of you, Mama.
Shut up.
You're constantly switching boyfriends, aren't you Mama?
Huh?
What's it feel like to go out with someone?
What's this?
Did you find yourself another man?
That's not it!
I just might still have a crush on your father.
A crush?!
You don't have to say it like that.
I thought I was finally saying something decent for once.
But a crush?
I didn't expect that from someone who's been spiralling through sexual indecency.
C'mon now, isn't it because you can't forget the person you really love that you go seeking a new one?
Besides, this relationship won't make it out anyway.
But I guess it's been 15 years since he died.
I've started to care less about getting anything out of relationships.
Why?
It's hard to find someone I'd love as deeply as him.
I feel lucky just having met him.
Huh?
Hey, Ohana?
What?
I can't believe I'm getting all worked up just hearing about mama's crush.
What should I do?
A crush...
Why...
Why did I try to give up on Kou-chan?
Minchi cared about Tohru-san so wholeheartedly...
Why did I never think of having a crush?
Home Economics Room
Yay!
It's finished!
It looks wonderful!
Sure does!
Pretty good work for amateurs.
Now all we have left is the fitting and finishing touches.
Try it on, Yuina-san!
Eh?
I don't wanna.
Besides, they say you'll marry old if you wear one too early.
If I wear it, I'll just end up dragging the skirt around and ripping it.
I feel like something similar has happened before...
What terrible deja-vu...
T-This is enough, right?
What should we do?
Tomoe-san is doing all she can to make up for us being gone, so...
Then let's have Tsurugi-san try it on.
I mean, she may be smaller than Takako-san,
but we can add a little bit "inside".
You know, 'cause it doesn't really matter what size you are "inside", right?
Good work today!
Are you starting preparations for the banquet?
Yes.
Well, I've got a basic idea...
Minko.
Um... can I?
I told you I don't need your help, didn't I?
Hey...
It's fine.
I'm done pampering her.
Huh?
If you aren't matched with strictness when in a slump, you'll never get over it.
I realised something.
I'll do things like you, Ren-san. With no blood, and no tears.
No blood... no tears?
Minchi's taking a while.
Yeah...
Minchi!
We all made this together... but the final adjustments-
No, thanks.
I won't ever wear something so frilly.
B-But... Minchi!
Shut up!
Wait right there, Minchi.
I don't care if you can't stand being around me.
But I made that dress with Nakochi and Yuina-san for Takako-san and the young master's wedding.
We tried our hardest!
And you just-
Shut it.
If you're going to say you're trying your hardest, isn't Tohru-san as well?
Tohru-san has been so serious about you,
and you're stepping all over his feelings.
T-Tohru-san?
I... I've decided!
I've decided to have a crush on Kou-chan!
Just like you Minchi, completely!
That's why I-
Stop messing around!
Die!
Give up on that crush nonsense.
Go out with Tohru-san!
Die, die, die!
No!
If I died, I wouldn't be able to go out with anyone.
And like I said, I'm going to have my crush on Kou-chan.
I've already decided!
Why?!
Kou-chan sounds like a total loser!
M-Minchi!
You've never even seen him!
How could he be anything compared to Tohru-san?
Hey, Minchi!
He's so cool... so wonderful!
Cut it out already!
Minko... you...
Minchi, wait!
What are you, an idiot?
I... well, it is true I am fond of Ohana.
I might even... like her.
But it's not like I want anything to happen.
I just get a bit excited when I see her...
Just wondering what crazy plan she'll think up next.
But at the same time, I worry so much for you...
...every time I look at you.
Whoa!
Sorry, did I just say something mean?
No, that's not it.
I'm happy...
Even though you don't have feelings for me...
...you've been watching me.
You really are an idiot.
I've got most of it off.
Ohana-chan!
You inspired me!
I've never been in love or anything...
But I thought what you said was wonderful!
It was... wonderful?
Yep!
That you'll keep on having your crush!
I don't think it's good to fight,
but you and Minchi were both wonderful.
To be able to think of someone that way...
I'm touched!
Nakochi...
What do you mean, ”touched"?
Minchi!
There we go.
It looks perfect on you!
Hey, you know what?
Why don't we add a big white flower?
Oh, I saw that on TV once!
It'll be really gorgeous!
I'll go borrow one of the flowers from the entrance!
Eh?
Nakochi!
Is your nose okay?
No, it's really fine! Look-
I won't give up.
So... I really have to go out with Tohru-san?
No!
I... I want to go out with Tohru-san, so...
...I'm not giving up on that.
I want to go out with him... so I'll keep having my crush.
Minchi.
Just like you said, without faltering.
That's why-
Uh...
Hobiron!
Ohana-chan... did you guys get in another-
Let's celebrate the return of hobiron!
After that, the preparations for the ceremony went smoothly.
Nonchalantly, I started to think... when the wedding is over,
I should go ahead and confess.
Whoa, this looks great!
Perfect!
I see you have paid meticulous attention to even the finest details.
Thank you... thank you so much!
Thank you, thanks to everyone's hard work,
I get the feeling that everything will go nicely!
I think so too!
Minchi, this way!
Excuse us...
Takako-san, you look beautiful!
Of course she does!
Today is the day a woman looks her most beautiful in her life!
In a woman's life...
I've got a small favour to ask...
You've gotta send that bouquet toss my way.
Yay!
We haven't seen each other since college, have we?
When did everything happen with Takako?
Well...
Uh... um...
We're exceptionally pleased to be before you all,
and make this announcement as husband and wife.
We swear, with you all as witness,
that as husband and wife, we will support each other,
give each other our understanding, and raise a happy family.
All right... bring it on!
It's mine!
The ceremony is over.
Now we're in a battle against time!
Right!
What should I do?
I'm too nervous to be a master of ceremonies!
Oh, hey, hey, Oshimizu-san!
Does my hair look okay?
It's not weird or anything, right?
It's not at all!
See you later!
An assertive Oshimizu-san, how refreshing!
This kitchen is the battlefield.
Let's get to it!
Yes, sir!
All right!
Tohru, your orders?
Uh...
For today, you're our head chef.
Okay!
Right, then Ren-san,
parboil those vegetables,
scale the carp,
fry the tempura,
and cut those cucumbers for decoration.
That's certainly extreme.
I'll now read the congratulatory messages from those that could not be here today.
This one is from the groom's sister, Matsumae Satsuki-sama.
They say that the ground hardens after a good rain,
but I have no clue how the weather will be today.
Well, at the very least, it's good to be hard, Enishi.
For a man, that is...
C'mon, Mama...
What's the next dish?
That was the last one!
Good work everyone!
Invitations?
I made sure we got invited too!
To the wedding, of course!
Takako, you look so beautiful!
Thank you!
Ah, they're all so delicious!
This is the first time I've taken the time to enjoy Tohru-san's cooking.
This is...
Sorry... I couldn't stop him.
Um, moving on to our next performance... oh?
Where are you?
My fated partner?
Oh!
That's where you've been!
My beloved... Takako-san!
What the hell?!
And now, the kiss of love!
Wait... wait...
Shh... If you react to it, he wins...
tokei no iranai asa ni futari
On a morning where we care nothing for the time
shiroi kumo ni tutsumarete warau
The two of us laugh together, caressed by the white clouds
wazuka na suki kara moreru hikari
Light is spilling from the tiny sliver of the moon
mado no mukou jiyuu ni utau tori
And the birds are singing freely beyond our window
sono te wo tsunageba toki ha nobite
If we join hands, time stretches on for a spell
mijikai eien ni kawaru
And becomes a small eternity
I didn't lend my hand to one bit of this event.
Even so, the two you see here,
and the young ladies and gentlemen that work here at Kissui Inn,
worked to prepare a ceremony this grand.
This may be rude for me to say myself, but 40 years ago,
alongside my late husband and Denroku, who's here with us...
I mean, "Denroku-san" and I worked together to make this inn what it is.
Such is youth; even if you stumble, or get lost,
be daring to seek new challenges, and create something brand new.
I, with a cup of tea, will be watching with anticipation from a distance,
the future that the two of you, and everyone will create.
Everyone's... future?
She'll be watching, huh?
kiseki nante shinjite inai kedo ima nara
奇跡なんて信じていないけど今なら
I don't really believe in miracles, but at this moment
sora sae toberu ki ga shiteru
空さえ飛べる気がしてる
I feel we could take off to the sky
tobitsukarete futari ha mata yume ni ochite mo
飛び疲れて二人はまた夢に堕ちても
Even if the two of us tire of flying, and fall back into dreams
tsunaida te to te ha hanasanu mama
繋いだ手と手は離さぬまま
Our joined hands will remain clasped
kiseki nante shinjite inai kedo ima nara
奇跡なんて信じていないけど今なら
I don't really believe in miracles, but at this moment
tsuyoku nante nai kedo tashika ni kono te de
強くなんてないけどたしかにこの手で
I'm not all that strong, but with these very hands...
kiseki nante shinjite inai kedo ima nara
奇跡なんて信じていないけど今なら
I don't really believe in miracles, but at this moment
kimi wo mamoreru ki ga shiteru
きみを守れる気がしてる
I feel I can protect you
It ended without any incident.
Yeah.
You've cleaned things up quite nicely.
Landlady...
Your speech during the banquet...
Was that...
There is but one reason that I asked you all to gather here.
Recently, Denroku-san came to me with a request.
That's...
He spoke thus:
The business records we've kept, without fail,
for the last 40 years should find an heir.
Mr. Beans!
Does that mean you're retiring from Kissui Inn?
Why, Mr. Beans?
These business records are the very essence of Kissui Inn's history.
All the tears and laughter over the years have infused these records.
And they're this tattered now.
In accordance with the next Bonbori Festival,
I'm planning to close Kissui Inn along with these records.
Are you going to see him?
Huh?
Your crush!
Uh...
Simply waiting and watching is also a man's job.
Ohana,
Episode 23
Just Before the Dream Ends
you aren't like diluted coffee at all.