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
Kou-chan...
Ohana...
Ohana!
Kou-chan...
W-Why are you here?
Oh, I'm just... well...
Kissui Inn is...
Kissui Inn is...?
Why?
Why does he have such...
Kissui Inn might be closing down, and...
...kind eyes?
O-Ohana!
Episode 24
The Last Boss is Shijima Sui
Are you calmer now?
Yeah.
You had a strange way of getting the corn out of corn soup, didn't you?
Fill it with water, pour it into another cup, then pick it out with chopsticks...
I... I've stopped doing that.
Any corn that I can't reach, I simply leave as is.
Huh?
It'll go bad if you leave it.
It won't.
It won't ever change.
You told me before that you find Tokyo's scenery boring, didn't you?
I'd never had that thought, myself.
But once you left...
...it started looking boring to me as well.
Kou-chan...
Your mother showed me a video, one of you working at Kissui Inn.
Mama?
It really surprised me.
The scenery of that place... was unknown to me.
But seeing you there, I got the feeling that I'd seen it before.
I'd probably been appreciating Tokyo's scenery simply because you were a part of it.
I have trouble reading those around me...
I've felt so frustrated this whole time.
I felt as if you'd left me behind, that you'd chosen Kissui Inn over me.
I'm terrible at it...
...but I still understood...
I even ended up feeling envious of it.
So I... I...
Kou-chan's feelings...
...and what he was trying to say.
I don't know if you've been misunderstanding that, but... I'm sure-
Ohana?
Why are you cry-
Don't say all those things...
...when I have so much to say to you.
I want to tell you properly...
I... Kou-chan...
Kou-chan... I... want?
I... want you to come to the Bonbori Festival!
Got it.
Ah, sorry!
I will.
Hey, Ohana!
Don't cry!
C'mon now.
The scenery that I had thought was boring...
...the scenery where Kou-chan resided...
...was so beautiful.
Okay, I understand.
I'll be heading back, then.
All right, Aun- I mean, "Onee-san".
You're not going to see your mother?
No.
Not yet.
I'd like to meet with her once I know what I want for myself.
Yeah.
Yes!
Still hard at work, I see.
I was thinking that I should learn a few things before you quit.
A lot of things would probably have turned out differently if I'd had my head on straight.
They're still not back...
...neither Ohana-chan nor Takako-san.
Yes...
Even though this is a popular vacation season,
the only reservations we seem to be getting are for the Bonbori Festival.
It doesn't look like things will work out.
You can leave for school if you'd like.
But...
You've reached Kissui Inn.
What are you spacing out for?
I'm sorry!
Ren-san left early today, didn't he?
He went to drink with the manager of the inn he's transferring to.
With skills like Ren-san's, he's had too many offers to handle.
W-What about you?
I've actually been invited to come along with Ren-san.
Minko?
Hey, did you cut your hand?
Show it to me!
What the heck, you weren't cut any-
You're going to leave me behind?
Well, you're still a minor...
What am I supposed to do?
I don't know what to tell you.
I...
"One man, one knife..."
"...I'll continue to train, no matter the place!"
Just like that.
It's from a manga I used to love-
"The Wandering Chef, Teppei!"
You know it?
Yes!
Teppei was the one who inspired me to become a chef!
Ah, that's right!
Whoa!
This brings back memories!
Ah, "The Tuna Bowl!"
Then he jumps into the sea, saying that, "He'll taste fresher while still alive!"
He fights a swimming tuna in the middle of the sea,
then prepares him alive right on the spot!
Thinking about it now, it's a bit cruel.
Really?
I thought it was a pretty good idea.
Ah, you were also a fan?
Actually, the person who wrote this...
...was me.
Huh?!
Back when I barely had the money to feed myself, an editor friend of mine asked for a script.
Well, this manga didn't sell that well,
but it's one of my better works.
I've been admiring Teppei this whole time...
So it was this perverted old man that decided my future?
What's wrong?
You two want an autograph?
There you are!
We have a problem!
I don't know what will happen to Kissui Inn...
Hey!
I don't know what will happen to Kissui Inn,
but I'll see it through to the end.
Even if there aren't any customers.
Ah, yes.
I sincerely apologise.
I'm home...
I'm afraid the 8th...
Ah, if you could wait one second.
Nako-chan?
Ah, yes.
We only have the Wave Room available on the 8th...
Kissui Inn here.
Ren-san, we have 10 people registered for the 7th.
In that case, we may as well do a banquet.
The customer that just called said they can't have abalone or tuna.
You've reached Kissui Inn.
No tuna?!
Uh... hey...
Ohana-chan!
Hurry up!
We're suddenly receiving heaps of reservations!
H-Huh?
What's the commotion in here?
Landlady!
We have an emergency.
Ah, welcome back!
I bought this magazine at the airport.
Kissui Inn is on the opening page...
...with a rave review!
What?
Show me!
Hey, let me see it!
Satsuki-san, have you had breakfast yet?
Not yet.
I'll come with you.
The Journey of Your Dreams
Where should we go?
The Journey of Your Dreams
A Bath House with Tradition
The Journey of Your Dreams
A Bath House with Tradition
The Journey of Your Dreams
A Bath House with Tradition
I want some wine.
Huh?
Why not?
Kissui Inn
Amazing!
"Consideration is applied to every detail."
"The meals are easily on par with that of any famous chef."
This is as good as it gets!
But when did they visit us to write it?
Did we get another secret reporter?
That doesn't matter.
We can make it!
With this, we can make it!
Young master...
This is Kissui Inn!
If we can bring in this many customers,
it's not impossible to for us to get back on our feet!
Y-You're right!
If we can make the effort and rise to this opportunity, then even our debt-
No.
Kissui Inn will close in tandem with the Bonbori Festival.
That has been decided.
It won't change.
Landlady...
What do you mean?
Our calls for reservations are increasing!
Now that we have the winds blowing in our favour, why would we force closure?
You're listening, right Ren-san?
You've already secured a place at Hatago Inn, haven't you?
And Tohru as well...
Uh, I'm available...
And Tomoe, it seems there's a restaurant in town that has contacted you.
R-Really?
I'll make a call to inform them that I have changed my mind.
Uh, I'm...
We want to continue working here!
That's right!
If we can keep this place alive-
You mustn't inconvenience the people taking you in for selfish reasons.
Aren't you the one who's being selfish?!
We don't want to leave Kissui Inn!
Why are you being so obstinate over this?
"It's been decided, it's been decided..."
Get it tog-
Get back to work.
Landlady!
Don't take any more reservations. Understood?
Landlady...
I wonder if the young master is still talking with everyone.
Yeah.
He said he wanted to discuss how to convince the landlady.
I wonder what on Earth she's thinking.
Even though everyone is saying they want to stay here...
Yeah.
It's awful...
Nakochi?
Everyone loves Kissui Inn...
...and things are finally starting to go well!
It's too awful!
Nakochi's angry!
I'm going to go talk to the landlady!
Landlady?!
She's fast!
N-Nakochi...
Um, about this morning...
I...
I have something to say to-
Landlady...
She was that fast...
...and it's now cleaner than before she came in.
I'll tell her.
Ohana-chan...
Landlady!
That was quick!
Ohana.
Y-Yes!
Keep your schedule free tomorrow.
Huh?
The landlady and Ohana-chan are?
Yes, they said they'd be leaving early in the morning.
Where?
And this is the weekend where everything gets busy...
She also said that there are preparations for the Bonbori Festival this evening,
so she wants someone to go and help.
The Bonbori Festival?
We don't have time for that!
It seems that she really won't listen.
Hello, you've reached Kissui Inn.
Ah, I'm very sorry, but all reservations next week-
Ah, how may I help you?
Yes, I'm very sorry.
A reservation for the 9th, correct?
Yes, it's no problem.
A room for three.
Thank you very much!
Young master...
I don't know why she's being so stubborn,
but we'll just have to make her understand.
Even without her direction, Kissui Inn will...
Enishingu...
Pull out the dust cloth.
Okay.
If this person was still alive, he'd be so disappointed.
Huh?
We haven't been able to return the excitement of that time,
when we used to be immersed in our work, chasing our dreams.
Haven't been able to?
We still haven't-
There's no use in burdening you.
This person and I made all of this from absolutely nothing...
...without knowing a thing about what we were doing.
But Kissui Inn is different now.
We have all of these bonds we've ended up forming.
It's not brand new any longer...
It'll take forever for it to be brand new again.
Are you talking about money?
Everyone has begun walking their own path.
There's no use in them being pulled down by my dream.
They must start from square one.
That's impossible.
We love Kissui Inn!
We can't erase that feeling!
Kissui Inn doesn't only belong to you and your colleagues any longer!
We all want to work here!
It may even become our own dreams to do so!
Landlady?!
Hey.
It's me.
Ah, Enishi.
Thank you for having pity on Kissui Inn.
Not really.
It was merely an embodiment of what I saw and felt.
And in the end, it's nothing more than an opportunity.
A very small opp-
I know that.
I'll take this opportunity and turn them all into regular customers.
I can't stay in your shadow forever, either.
What the heck are you saying?
I'll show you that I can make Kissui Inn prosper.
See ya.
I'm so sorry.
It's totally fine.
Please, get some rest.
I'll leave your tea here for you.
Thank you very much.
You really surprised me.
I was worried you might have to go to the hospital again.
I'm just a bit tired.
This isn't the first time I've thought about closing down Kissui Inn.
Huh?
I first realised when Satsuki ran way, yelling that she wouldn't succeed the inn.
Thriving Business
"An inn for Sui's happiness."
That's exactly what it was...
Kissui Inn
I want to fulfil the dream we had together.
But my selfishness has forced Satsuki and Enishi to bear so much.
I've been sacrificing them for my own happiness.
Landlady...
Enishi had so many other things he wanted to do,
but decided to succeed the inn.
Because Satsuki left, of course.
We all became stubborn, focusing entirely on this Kissui Inn.
But that's not how things should be.
Enishi isn't suited for managing an inn.
That in itself pulls every one of our employees down.
If that is only causing Enishi, and all of this inn's employees, to suffer,
then I want to release everyone from that bond...
From the dream I had with that man...
Landlady... you're old, aren't you?
You shouldn't get up so suddenly!
Ohana, you...
Well, I don't really get what you're saying...
I was wondering if it was because I don't understand what old people think.
Landlady?
You're really...
I don't know why,
but my frustration with you has somehow disappeared.
I can't agree with what you're saying, but I'll bonboru!
All the way until the Bonbori Festival.
Yeah, I'll be counting on it.
Thank you.
Huh?
What is the meaning of this?
The Bonbori Festival is the work of everyone in this committee.
We won't allow you alone to excuse yourself from it.
We're very sorry, but we're overrun by reservations...
Helping with preparations is-
So this is what happens the second you get good press.
That's-
I'm terribly sorry.
Landlady!
We'll be sending people to help as well.
Any one of you is fine. Stop working and go help.
You all...
I-I'll go.
Ohana-chan!
You can't.
Go.
Ohana-chan...
Well then...
Blue, yellow, purple, red;
buru- iero- pa-puru reddo
ブルー イエロー パープル レッド
the way the colours of our breaths appear.
tameiki no iro iroha
溜め息のいろいろは
And the many memories of things you taught me that I can't put into words.
anata ga oshietekureta kotoba ni naranai omoi
あなたが教えてくれた 言葉にならない想い
I can't help but recall them over and over.
nando mo nando mo omoidasu
何度も 何度も 思い出す
A prism shines suddenly, at the mercy of the wind.
kaze no manimani futto kagayaku purizumu
風のまにまにふっと 輝くプリズム
It shines softly and uncertainly.
tomadoi nagaramo sotto
とまどいながらもそっと
I try to stretch out my hand.
te wo nobashite miru
手をのばしてみる
To a sky I still cannot see...
mada minu sora
まだ見ぬ空
...and whatever lies beyond.
sono saki he to
その先へと
Waiting for the day when the flowers will bloom.
itsuka hana saku koro
いつか 花咲く頃
Kissui Inn is going to change.
Give me back the Kissui Inn I love!
Tsurugi-san likes you, Ohana-chan.
Episode 25
The Kissui Inn I Love
Work is all about winning and losing?