Marriage.
It is the graveyard of life.
Married people will, without exception,
proudly tell of how wonderful it is.
Like the happiness of having someone to say "welcome home" to you.
Or the feeling of wanting to work hard after seeing your child's sleeping face.
However, I would like you to hold that thought.
You can get someone to say "welcome home" if you go to your parents' house.
In that case, you can just buy a bottle of mouthwash and say "I'm home" to the cover.
And if you're looking at your child's sleeping face,
it means you're working hellish overtime.
Can this really be called happiness?
The eyes of those who claim to be happy, like mine, appear rotten...
As though they were zombies trying to drag people into a swamp.
Sorry for the wait.
Thanks, as always.
Onii-chan, that's an unspoken promise.
I don't like tomatoes though.
That's why I added them.
Umm...You know, Komachi-chan.
Onii-chan, you're too picky.
With people and food.
There's nothing wrong with that.
Forcing yourself to deal with something you hate just makes everyone miserable.
Looks like you're never getting married.
If you're raised under different circumstances,
you can't deny you would have different tastes.
Therefore, can one really say that marriage will absolutely lead to happiness?
You have ketchup on your face.
That was pretty high in Komachi points.
If only you didn't add that last part.
Finally there's always that.
Even if you don't get married, isn't it fine so long as you have a little sister?
If the makers are going to include bonus content with the main disc, they should include a little sister.
It'll definitely sell.
hi no michiru kono heya sotto toki o matsu yo
陽の満ちるこの部屋 そっとトキを待つよ
Within this gleaming, sunlit room, I lazily watch as time flows by
kizukeba ukande nagameteru hako
気づけば俯瞰で眺めてる箱
By the time I notice, I'm looking down from above
onaji mesen wa naku
同じ目線は無く
But no one else looks at where I am
itsushika kokoro wa hakushoku futoumei
いつしか心は白色不透明
Too fast to stop, my heart had turned a solid white and all opaque
yuki ni ochita hikari mo chiru
雪に落ち た光も散る
It drops into the snow, scattering its radiance
kumo kara koboreru tsumetai ame
雲からこぼれる冷たい雨
Frigid rain plummets down from stormy clouds above
me o harasu no wa tooi harukaze dake
目を晴らすのは遠い春風だけ
My eyes will only open for distant spring breezes
azarea o sakasete atatakai niwa made
アザレアを咲かせて 暖かい庭まで
Watch as we bloom azaleas all across the warm garden
tsuredashite tsuredashite nante ne
連れ出して 連れ出して なんてね
Take me away, take me away, I'm just kidding
shiawase dake kaita otogibanashi nante nai
幸せだけ描いた お伽話なんてない
There's no such thing as fairy tales where everyone's always happy
wakatteru wakatteru soredemo ne
わかってる わかってる それでもね
I understand, I understand, but even then...
soko e ikitai no
そこへ行きたいの
I wish I could get there someday
Love Marriage Chiba Wedding?
Yeah.
A special issue on youngsters getting married, right?
Yeah.
They're starting a town magazine to revitalise the Chiba area.
In order to deepen the younger generation's appreciation of marriage,
the administration, the neighbourhood bridal shops
and hotels with ceremonial halls proposed it.
So, why did you take the time to explain this to us?
A-Ah, the thing is, our school was told to help out in some way from higher up...
And I was put in charge of this project, so...
And why our school?
I mean, why us?
The reason?
Let's see...
You shouldn't seek reason in the orders from your superiors.
That's what it means to work.
I shouldn't have asked.
I didn't want to hear that.
The issue is why you are making us do it.
Ah, that's right.
I mean, this is supposed to be Hiratsuka-sensei's job.
B-Because! I don't know anything about marriage!
Someone just take her already!
If not, I'll take her.
Yukinon...
We may not be particularly knowledgeable, but we will assist you.
Thank you.
But what should we do?
For now, let's just write something to fill space.
Ah, let's make it a full-page advertisement and sell it somewhere.
The work disappears and we get paid, it's perfect.
Hikigaya, we can't do that.
The problem is the deadline.
How long do we have?
It goes to press next week.
So we have maybe a week until it goes to the proofreader.
That's quite sudden.
This job was put off until the last minute.
Especially since nobody wanted to do it.
Ah, I know what you mean.
Why don't we just throw something together and be done with it?
Even so, a page with just text would be difficult.
Then let's throw some designs on it.
If we had time to spare, we could, but it would be difficult.
And besides, do you think we can fill space with an amateur's design?
Isn't there a template we can use?
We can just throw a bunch of them together and add some text.
Sensei, they're kinda scary.
You have a talent for cutting corners.
That just means they're reliable.
It's called being efficient.
That said, they're not acting much like high school students.
In any case, that won't do.
They ordered an article that's high school level.
Then it's no good.
You and I don't act much like high school students.
You have a point.
Normally, wouldn't you start with what you want to do?
The first thing you need to think of is an outline.
Yuigahama, it's time to make use of your normality.
The way you said that ticks me off!
Yuigahama-san, can we rely on you?
Being asked at a time like this gives me mixed feelings!
What about having people design wedding dresses?
I don't think there are many people that could draw a rough design.
Um, then how about... a wedding dress contest! Or something.
With our timetable, a plan that involves collecting entries from the entire school would be rather difficult.
Marriage. I don't really get it.
It doesn't really feel real, y'know?
Well, it's not something that we have to mind at our age.
You're right...
When I was your age, I didn't have any opinion of it...
Opinions...
It's because we hold no strong opinions of it, that if we were to do an opinion poll, it would generate interest.
I get it!
If we got everyone to do a survey, it could be pretty fun!
Surveying the entire school, or an entire grade would take too much time,
perhaps we should narrow it one to a single class.
That doesn't sound very useful for providing a statistical basis.
In this case, it can't be helped.
If we organise the page and insert a column or something, it should look fine.
Then all that's left is to think up the survey, right?
Then before you send it out to everyone, why don't we try it out?
Now, let's see what we have here.
Question: What annual income are you looking for in your partner?
Answer: Over 10,000,000.
Hikkii...
Hikigaya-kun...
Hold it right there.
How'd you know it was me?
It was short and to the point.
This man, does he really think he's worth that much?
Friends: zero.
Looks: hopeless.
Job prospects: doubtful.
Future prospects: sleeping peacefully.
Plus his eyes resemble a dead fish's.
Shut up.
There's probably plenty of idiots in this world who would answer the same way I did.
Well, you know what they say.
It's good to aim high!
Wow, she really is no good.
Anyway!
We have our questions, let's start sampling!
Yeah!
There were some people that hadn't gone home yet, so I got them to fill them out!
Thank you.
Sorry for having you hand out the surveys.
No, it's totally fine!
It looked like our class was the only one that was still here.
Plus, if I was the one asking, nobody would respond.
That's true.
If it were Hikigaya-kun, they would think we were recruiting for a cult or involved in some immoral business practices.
Exactly.
I'm so charismatic that if I started a rebellion, it would be bad news.
It's scary because you seem like you'd really start a cult.
For now, let's check them out.
Q. What do you think would be a good job for your spouse?
A. I want to marry a voice actress
Q. What do you think would be a good job for your spouse?
A. I want to marry a voice actress
Q. What do you think would be a good job for your spouse?
A. I want to marry a voice actress
Q. What do you think would be a good job for your spouse?
A. I want to marry a voice actress
I want to marry a voice actress.
Q. What do you think would be a good job for your spouse?
A. I want to marry a voice actress
Q. What do you think would be a good job for your spouse?
A. I want to marry a voice actress
Okay, next.
I mean, this guy isn't even in our class.
Q. Is there something about marriage that worries you?
A. I totally can't cook. And I can't clean.
Q. Is there something about marriage that worries you?
A. I totally can't cook. And I can't clean.
Q. Is there something about marriage that worries you?
A. I totally can't cook. And I can't clean.
Q. Is there something about marriage that worries you?
A. I totally can't cook. And I can't clean.
Q. Is there something about marriage that worries you?
A. I totally can't cook. And I can't clean.
I totally can't cook.
Q. Is there something about marriage that worries you?
A. I totally can't cook. And I can't clean.
Q. Is there something about marriage that worries you?
A. I totally can't cook. And I can't clean.
And I can't clean.
A. My relationship with my mother-in-law, whether or not we'd be living together, and inheiritance. Because I have a lot of siblings.
My relationship with my mother-in-law, whether or not we'd be living together, and inheritance.
A. My relationship with my mother-in-law, whether or not we'd be living together, and inheiritance. Because I have a lot of siblings.
Because I have a lot of siblings.
A. I'm worried over the fate of Hayama x Hachiman...
I'm worried over the fate of Hayama x Hachiman...
A. I'm worried over the fate of Hayama x Hachiman...
We can pretty much tell who wrote them.
Well, it's our class after all.
I wonder if we can really publish these.
Well, we really don't understand what's good and bad about married life,
so we don't really know how to answer.
I guess there's lots of people that can't answer unless they have experience.
If it's a young person with similar experience, I happen to have someone in mind.
Really?
Yes. When it comes to enduring the hardships of caring for a good-for-nothing, I think she would understand best.
Eh? You know someone like that?
Seriously?
A girl like that would probably take care of me.
Hurry and introduce her to me.
With that, I've pretty much won at life.
Or so I thought...
And?
Why is Komachi here?
Did I not tell you?
She's an expert at caring for a good-for-nothing.
Yahello!
Now, let me see that survey.
I see.
I've got a general idea of what everyone's concerns are.
Yeah. But we don't know what to do next.
We can't submit these as they are.
If you have an idea, it would be most helpful.
Komachi inspiration!
First of all, you guys have a distressing lack of Wife Power!
Wife Power.
Let's raise our Wife Power!
Wife Power.
What's Wife Power?
Wife Power.
That's not important.
In other words, let's shift gears to figure out how to make things more wifely!
So it's like a special issue of bridal training.
That's a nice phrase!
I'll take it!
Now then, let's begin the bridal training!
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Really, what the hell is Wife Power?
Home Economics Room
The first contest is cooking!
Home Economics Room
Please give a round of applause to our judges!
I have no idea why I was called here, but everyone do their best!
I see.
The less you explain, the deeper the setting appears to be.
Very well!
This master swordsman general shall accept his fate!
Should Totsuka really be sitting here?
Hey, should he be-
The first task is the taste of a mother's cooking that all boys seek!
Hey.
The first up to bat is...
Yui-san!
Uh, the menu is...
Japanese style hamburg!
Japanese style?
In what way?
Rather, this fragrance and appearance are like something from a volcano and have zero Japanese style.
My, my!
What, what, what is this?!
I've always said, one must not judge by appearances!
Perhaps hidden beneath its appearance, this dish contains a magnificent brilliance.
This is-!
Uh, our judge has collapsed, so next is...
Onii-chan.
H-Hikkii, you don't have to force yourself to eat it.
Hachiman, what's wrong?
I want to protect his smile.
I can't let Totsuka eat this thing!
Hikkii...
How do I put this.
If I prepare myself and force it... it's not like I can't eat it.
That comment is too weird!
Up next is Yukino-san!
Please announce the menu.
I made paella.
An Italian dish.
Paella is a Spanish dish.
Huh? But they have it at Saize.
TL Note: Saize is an abbreviation of Saizeriya, an Italian restaurant chain in Japan.
Yukinoshita-san, I knew you'd be a good cook.
It's nothing special.
It's just a matter of getting used to it.
It's ordinarily good, so commenting is troublesome.
Well then, next up is Komachi.
It's meat and potatoes.
Well, it's like... same as usual.
Also, that was a sly choice.
Damn, the fact that we're close counts for nothing.
But, it really is delicious.
Totsuka-san you're a good person.
You've got high Wife Power.
I think so too.
Not good, not good.
Next up is our star: Hiratsuka-sensei!
What kind of dish has she prepared?
Take this!
T-This is-!
This is just stir-fried meat and bean sprouts with yakiniku sauce poured on top!
Can that be considered cooking?
What do you think, Hikigaya?
It's delicious.
It's unbelievably delicious.
Yakiniku sauce is amazing.
Praise me.
Now, changing stages, next is the Bridal Quiz!
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Everyone, please write down your answers as if you were a wife.
Now, without further ado...
Why are you sitting there, Onii-chan?
Because I'm aiming to be a house-husband.
Do your best, Hachiman.
Well whatever.
Let's get started!
Question:
You mother-in-law has a problem with your way of cleaning.
What would you do?
Please write your answer down then flip it up!
Okay, time's up!
Now, all at once.
Apologize and redo it!
Apologise and redo it!
Apologize and redo it!
Explain the reasoning behind my way of cleaning from the beginning.
Apologize and redo it!
Explain the reasoning behind my way of cleaning from the beginning.
Apologize and redo it!
Explain the reasoning behind my way of cleaning from the beginning.
Answer with my fists.
Explain the reasoning behind my way of cleaning from the beginning.
Answer with my fists
Explain the reasoning behind my way of cleaning from the beginning.
Answer with my fists
Add too much seasoning to her miso soup.
Answer with my fists
Add too much seasoning to her miso soup.
Answer with my fists
Add too much seasoning to her miso soup.
Those are some wise answers.
For now, Sensei and Onii-chan's answers fail.
The Komachi-ish thing to say is this:
Complain to my mother and the next day
TRY MY BEST!
Complain to my mother and the next day try my best!
What a strangely realistic answer.
On to the next round!
The next question is:
Tomorrow is Christmas!
But my husband is a good-for-nothing bum, so this month's money is tight.
My, just like a certain someone.
It's true.
Well, there are men like that out there.
Supporting someone like that takes a good wife.
I'm still not finished with the question.
Given the situation, what would you do about presents for the children?
Time's up!
Now let's see the answers.
Cheap toys!
Books
Cheap toys!
Books
Cheap toys!
Books
Books.
Books
A Classic Anime Bluray Box!
Books
A Classic Anime Bluray Box!
Books
A Classic Anime Bluray Box!
A classic anime blu-ray box!
A Classic Anime Bluray Box!
Explain that Santa doesn't visit bad kids
A Classic Anime Bluray Box!
Explain that Santa doesn't visit bad kids
A Classic Anime Bluray Box!
Explain that Santa doesn't visit bad kids
Explain that Santa doesn't visit bad kids.
Explain that Santa doesn't visit bad kids
Ah, it seems you didn't really listen to the question.
The point of this question is to see how you would deal with the situation.
And so, the answer is:
This!
Leave it to their grandparents
Leave it to their grandparents.
Is that really okay?
Of course it is!
Grandparents love to spoil their grandchildren!
Take it from me.
She has a point.
However, they tend to spoil the younger child more.
Being the older brother is tough.
Having heard all that, Totsuka-san, what do you think as a judge?
Receiving a book as a present sounds like a wonderful experience.
Okay, thank you for your input!
Now, it's time for the final question!
Recently, your husband has been coming home late.
Could he be having an affair?!
What would you do?!
Now, please write down your answers!
Time's up!
Everyone, please show your answers!
I'd be worried!
I'd worry!
I'd be worried!
Hunt him down
I'd be worried!
Hunt him down
I'd be worried!
Hunt him down
Hunt him down.
Hunt him down
Punish him with my fists!
Hunt him down
Punish him with my fists!
Hunt him down
Punish him with my fists!
Get divorced and sue her for alimony and child support
Get divorced and sue her for alimony and child support.
Punish him with my fists!
Get divorced and sue her for alimony and child support
Punish him with my fists!
Get divorced and sue her for alimony and child support
I see.
What do you mean, "Hunt him down"?
That's terrifying.
Oh?
I must have mistaken it for "interrogate him."
However, they're almost the same thing.
Aside from my brother, I think everyone has the right idea, but...
the Komachi-ish right answer is:
Trust them
Trust them.
Trust them
This is pretty high in Komachi-points.
Are you fine with that?
The guy that Komachi likes would be someone who probably wouldn't cheat.
I think it'd be someone strangely serious and loyal.
I think they'll be sarcastic but sweet, so I don't need to worry.
Does someone like that even exist?
Unexpectedly, yes.
Now, it's time for the final round!
I grew up watching my big brother's back
The Happy and Embarrassing Bride Show Showdown!
And that's why I've changed into a dress.
Onii-chan, look, look!
Yeah, yeah.
You're the cutest in the world.
At least sound interested.
Well whatever.
First up is Yui-san!
Um... K-Komachi-chan, what's up with this?
That's a secret.
Next is Yukino-san!
Why am I doing this?
She's quite angry.
Even a veil can't hide her true nature.
What was that?
Now the real prize... Hiratsuka-sensei!
Who's that?!
Hiratsuka-sensei is beautiful.
She should have done this to begin with.
So, Hikigaya?
Pretty good, right?
U-Uh, y-yeah, I mean... you're beautiful.
R-Really?
T-Thank you...
Now for the results!
Ah, none of you were any good.
So the winner is-
T-The winner is...
Winner... is...
W-Winner is...
Hiratsuka-sensei!
Ah, yes!
I never thought I would win!
Maybe this means I'll get married soon!
That was scary!
I was so scared!
There there.
Ah, since we're all dressed up, let's all take a picture together!
That's a good idea!
You too, Onii-chan!
Don't push me!
I'll pass.
Come on, you too Yukinon!
D-Don't get so close!
Come on, it's fine!
Onii-chan, pick up your phone.
Hello?
Hikkii, you done?
There's no way I could finish that quickly.
Are you done with yours?
Yeah, I drew the illustration.
Yukinon will be putting it all together and stuff.
Once we have your manuscript, we'll be done.
Is he done yet?
Yukinon asked if you were done yet.
Not yet.
He said not yet.
Okay, I'll ask him.
Yukinon asked when you'll be done.
No clue.
This middle-man thing is a pain.
Hello?
Yes?
When are you going to finish it?
Sometime this week.
Today is Friday, so can I assume that "this week" means it will be done today?
Do you know when the deadline is?
Monday morning...
In other words, next week.
I'll leave your column blank and send it along, so submit it once you finish.
H-How should I send-
That's all.
I don't even know what email address to send it to.
You don't have to wait up for me, you know.
I want to read it too, so I'll wait.
Do whatever you like.
Whether it be marriage or the future,
nobody knows what lies ahead.
Preparing for new sorrows is the world's end game.
However, everyone has the right to wish for happiness.
To prepare for what's to come, you must never let your guard down.
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We Must Wish Them the Very Best,
For Our Sake as Well.
kirari aoi sora de hikatta
キラリ 青い空で光った
Glittering, soaring up in the azure sky
Airplane kanata no sora no kanata made
Airplane 彼方の空の彼方まで
An airplane flying all the way to the horizon
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Tucked away in my heart
nanika ga sawaida
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Some feeling began to awake
iitai kimochi wa tojikome
言いたい 気持ちは閉じ込め
Locked away-the feelings I want to express
ienai kotoba ni henkan suru
言えない コトバに変換する
I can't speak-I have no words for what I feel
saigo made boku wa sunao ja nakute
最後まで僕は 素直じゃなくて
I can't be honest with myself, just like every time before
tsunagareteta ito wo waza to
繋がれてた糸をわざと
I let the thread that runs between the two of us
motsuresasete
もつれさせて
Tangle with itself
kirihanashita
切り離した
And then I cut it loose
hikoukigumo ga nijinde
ヒコーキ雲がにじんで
The airplane's contrails fade away
kieteshimau mae ni
消えてしまう前に
Until they've completely vanished
aitai to ieteta nara Wow
逢いたいと言えてたなら Wow
I should have told you, "I want to be with you". Wow
owari no nai setsunasa kara mo
終わりのない切なさからも
I long for the day when I can escape
nukedaseteita no kana
抜け出せていたのかな
From the endless pain I must endure
mata kimi to futari bocchi
また君とふたりぼっち
You and I, alone, just the two of us
Hello Hello, Alone