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
Yunosagi Hot Springs
Hey, we're running out over here!
Okay!
Where are those lanterns?
I'll bring them over right away!
Great, thanks!
Fukuya
Ohana-chan, are you finished over here?
Ah, yeah...
You're finally getting all these customers,
yet you have to deal with this...
Yeah...
Ah, that's right.
What are you going to write on your wishing charm?
Huh?
Ah, I haven't decided yet...
C'mon, you have to give it some thought!
I hear they come true pretty often,
be it dreams or ambitions!
Dreams?
As for me?
I think I'd like to study abroad for a bit.
I'd like to see how the hotel industry works abroad, too.
Other than that...
A child goddess, in appreciation to those that lit her way with lanterns,
carried along everyone's wishes to the heavens.
I came to Yunosagi, and wanted to shine.
Ever since then, every day has passed in a blur,
and I feel I've come to like working here at Kissui Inn.
But my dream?
What's wrong?
Eh, ah... huh?
I've got an idea, Ohana-chan.
Take these!
With this many people, even if we can manage dinner,
taking breakfast into consideration pushes us to the limit.
Yeah.
We don't have a choice.
We'll have to change breakfast to a buffet-style, rather than serving it to each individual room.
Eh?
Something wrong?
Ah, well... we have customers saying they'd like it if they could relax and eat in their rooms.
There's nothing we can do about that!
The kitchen can't handle it!
Minko.
The room cleaning schedule after each checkout will be tight as well.
Nako-chan and our other girls have school as well.
We will not have waitresses assigned to rooms and I'll help as well.
You took on more customers?
Landlady...
I thought I told you not to take any more.
But other inns are doing just fine with the increased business.
So you want to adhere to their standards,
and simply nod your head in agreement at board meetings?
I'm not saying we'll reduce the quality of our services,
we're just coming up with ways to get over this hurdle!
Even with a buffet, cuisine is cuisine.
We have no intention of cutting corners.
Service as well; I'll take on all the tasks we can't assign.
Fine.
Proceed as you wish.
Landlady.
In return,
I expect you all to participate in the Bonbori Festival the same as you always have.
We can't let this beat us.
Yeah.
Episode 25
The Kissui Inn I Love
Hey.
Um... well.
Here, they're wishing charms.
Hey... everyone just writes there wishes here, and at the festival...
Later, okay?
Sorry.
H-Hey...
Sorry Ohana-chan, this isn't the time for that.
Nako-chan.
I'll be taking one, then.
Something doesn't seem right.
I want to keep Kissui Inn alive too, but...
Minchi...
Stop.
Stop siding with the landlady.
I'm not "siding" with anyone-
You sure have it nice.
You have somewhere you can go back to.
Go back to?
I don't have anywhere!
Nowhere but here!
The Bonbori Festival doesn't have anything to do with that!
My... My dream is here.
I was... I was happy back when I thought you were the same.
Minchi!
Kissui Inn is filled with good people.
Everyone working here is a good person.
Nakochi...
What's going on?
I was thinking I would sleep here for the time being.
Is it all right?
Well, of course that's fine, but are you fine with the floor?
I won't be able to travel here early enough,
so any time I can save... Everyone is working so hard.
Working hard...
They may be working hard, but I don't think they're bonboru-ing.
Huh?
Ah, forget it.
If you're planning to sleep there, why not share my bed-
Nako, get to sleep.
We need to be up at 4 AM tomorrow.
Minchi.
4 AM?
But it's already past midnight!
Nakochi is finally sleeping over, and we can't even talk.
Everyone is so tense...
I hate this feeling.
What are you doing?
There's no time for a carefree stroll.
You're helping too, right?
I'll put in my word for you.
If you keep siding with the landlady, you'll only get left out.
But I'm not trying to "side" with anyone.
I'm simply...
Do you not want Kissui Inn to keep going?
That's why I'm...
This isn't like you.
Usually you run around,
messing everything up without anyone's permission,
and forcing yourself into a positive mood.
That's not...
And here you are...
What's changed isn't Kissui Inn... it's you.
You'll need to escort the guests to the main hall and verify their names.
Also, don't forget to make the wake-up calls.
Got it?
Okay!
O-Okay.
Ready.
Take this, please.
No prob- Whoa!
Nako, we need another order of rice porridge.
Okay.
Wow, you can tell the effort put into this.
It's so rare to be able to eat food like this from a buffet!
Tell me about it.
They're using seasonal ingredients and taking their time with preparation...
...and everyone's saying it's delicious, but...
Yes?
Uh, is breakfast only being served as a buffet?
Ah, yes.
I see.
It's too bad, I liked how you used to be able to relax at this inn.
Well, this is fun too!
Ah, it's better to have them at every other turn.
Okay.
Maybe a little bit more to the left...
What are these?
I'm creating an art gallery displaying works from local artists.
This should attract customers as well as raise profits.
Things are going to change.
Kissui Inn is going to change.
Ohana-chan, you should-
Huh?
Kissui Inn is going to change?
If it changes too much,
I won't be able to show Kou-chan the Bonbori Festival and the Kissui Inn that I love.
I see, a friend.
Ah, I'm sorry.
We can't really take any more reservations, can we?
If this room is good enough...
This room?!
You want to show him Kissui Inn, right?
If that's the case, he can stay in this room as a friend.
Landlady!
How is your health?
Are you feeling fine?
What?
It's just... so strange for you to be nice-
He's an important friend of yours, right?
Yes.
Thank you very much!
Tsurugi!
Minko!
I'm sorry, Tohru-san-
Ooh, we got to see Princess Minko sleeping!
Who's Tohru?
Um...
Hey, Minchi-
Don't talk to me.
You know, she's just sulking.
Because you're siding with the landlady.
Tsurugi-san likes you, Ohana-chan.
It sure doesn't seem that way.
How's the soup stock looking?
I'll check it now.
Minko, wash the vegetables.
Okay!
When you're finished with that, prepare the duck.
Okay!
Just as Tohru-san said, I can be a cook anywhere I go.
But the reason I insist on staying here is...
...Tohru-san is here... Ren-san is here...
Everyone is here.
Hobiron!
There's no way we can serve something so strange!
I'm sorry-
C'mon, Ren-san!
What's wrong?
You have to ask?
The bowls aren't out yet!
We're getting complaints from the guests!
We're the ones who are being troubled by the change in plans.
Hey, Ren-san...
Are you trying to make this my fault?
Both of you, what's going on?
Instead of making excuses, have the waitress staff do something about it.
What did you say?
This isn't the time to be arguing!
Don't push the kitchen's problems onto me!
We have to pull together here!
Your brain is as soft as Tofu!
I'm delicate, got it?
Pure, innocent, and delicate-
Shut up!
You guys want to protect this inn, don't you?
We're at a crucial point for this inn.
Don't fight at a time like this!
Please...
Have a nice trip!
Thank you.
Make sure to respond.
Bye-bye!
Something doesn't seem right.
I love Kissui Inn.
I feel happy when I'm able to work with everyone toward pleasing our customers.
But that's not how this inn is right now.
Everyone is focusing entirely on the landlady.
Hey, Ohana-chan.
The landlady told you how she really feels, right?
Tell me!
I want to know!
After all, she's the person who formed the Kissui Inn I love.
Nakochi...
She doesn't want to stick us with her dream, huh?
Yeah...
The landlady can't really understand how we feel,
since she's someone who can run on her own.
There are people who do not have their own dreams,
who can't run on their own...
...but work hard with those who have and make that dream their own.
Tomorrow is finally the real show.
Yeah...
Have you decided what to write on your wishing charm?
Ah, not yet.
Uh... and what happened to the rest of Kissui Inn's wishes?
You gave them the charms, right?
They were a bit too busy for them...
What?
Doesn't sound like they took you seriously.
That's not...
I've got it!
Yuina will be back in a flash!
Hey, wait a sec, Yuina-san!
I shall not!
Good evening!
Wait, Yuina-san...
Tomoe-san?!
Man, when the festival draws near,
we get people from all over the place.
Really?
You're from Tokyo, miss?
What makes you say so?
Well, you kinda have this grace about you.
It's that obvious?
It hurts!
Mr. Beans, that hurts!
How is it?
It's sprained.
What are we going to do... and at a time like this?
Let's ask for help from the union.
Ah, that won't work.
Our inn also asked them, but they said no one is available during the festival.
No way...
And we've been told by the landlady to devote the same level of participation to the Bonbori Festival.
I promised her that...
That's beyond our capability.
Let's appeal to her again; if we change our approach to everything, we may be able to manage.
I'll keep going!
Idiot! you need to stay still!
I can't stay put!
At this rate, it's as if we're losing to the landlady.
You'll lose to the landlady?
Is work all about winning and losing?
You...
You're all acting strange.
Is winning against the landlady more important that satisfying our customers?
If we don't win, Kissui Inn is done for!
But...
You understand that, don't you-
Please stop!
Nako...
I love Kissui Inn.
With all my heart.
But not how it is right now.
Please give me back the Kissui Inn I love!
Give it back!
I'd finally found a place where I could be myself...
"I love Kissui Inn."
"Everyone there felt the same way."
"Even though they had all felt the same, they had been this much at odds."
"Kissui Inn was already... yes... an illusionary castle..."
What the hell?
Ah... well, I was just giving voice to your hearts.
I'll take your place.
Landlady!
I will work as a waitress.
So doing, I should be able to fill in for Tomoe.
B-But...
Ah!
Mama?!
I'm back again!
Why?
I needed a change of pace.
Two nights, three days, one adult!
Nee-san... we're full on reservations and... this isn't the time for this!
I don't care, I can even stay in Ohana's room.
If you let me, I'll even help with the work around here.
Huh?
I couldn't help hearing with you all yelling so stupidly loud.
Not to mention, who leaves the front desk empty when it's this busy?
Mama, are you really going to hel-
I can't let you do that!
Enishi?
This is our fight.
I can't have you or the landlady lending your hand to this-
What?!
Don't get carried away by your personal feelings.
You want to protect Kissui Inn, don't you Enishingu?
Takako...
Enishingu.
And then... on the day of the Bonbori Festival.
Mama, I want some of that!
Welcome.
Yes, I'll send someone right away.
Ah, Takako.
The Moon Room needs-
Huh?
You're hands are full?
Ask my sister?
But...
Young Master.
The Moon Room, right?
Their request?
They need a different size for their yukata, from a medium to a large.
Understood.
Thank you...
Young Master.
I'm a waitress today.
You need to give me proper orders.
L-Landlady...
That's not my name.
I'm not the landlady.
Okay, I'm counting on you, Sui-san.
Minko, how are the pickled dishes?
All we need to do is add the toppings.
The grilled items are finished.
Okay.
Can I get the Wave Room's next?
Ah... yes!
Nako-chan, you can leave this to me.
B-But...
Even with this injury, I can still clean.
Go help with the banquet.
Okay.
All right, all right, all right!
And stop!
Perfect!
Next is the Crane Room... Crane Room, Crane Room...
Landlady?
Landlady!
Ah, there's no need to worry.
I just got a bit dizzy.
You should rest for a bit...
In the hotel business, the customer comes first.
Our own needs come second, third.
But I found that enjoyable.
Landlady...
Now, get back to what you were doing.
Okay.
I'm done over here.
Can you take care of the boiled fish-paste?
Sure.
Is the Wisteria Room's ready yet?
It's right there.
Thanks.
Ren-san, the tempura is ready!
I'll be taking this then.
It was a mysterious feeling.
Every one of us was giving our best.
You're too slow!
I'm sorry...
Mama and the landlady were working along with us,
Please have a safe trip.
Yes, understood. In the Prosperity Room, correct?
And I realised...
...my dream.
Granny, granny!
I'm so tired!
We're finished with all the meals.
Good work everyone!
We somehow managed, thanks to everyone's efforts.
For now, let's-
Good, I hope you've all caught a breather.
There's no time to slack off.
Let's get going!
Where to?
To the Bonbori Festival, of course!
I love you!
I really love you!
If I could, I would once more...
You know, I finally found it.
Finale
When the Flowers Bloom
My dear...