Yes. Yes... yes.
I'm sorry, I'm heading right now.
Excuse me, do you still need time?
Oh, I'm sorry.
It's already finished... right.
Eh?
Excuse me... Excuse me...
I'm sorry, it seems the router settings are mistaken.
Then fix it soon and can you send it to me via e-mail right away?
What? You can't?
No, I'll send it to you soon. I'm sorry.
Work is already done now.
Yeah, I'll be there soon. W-wait a moment, please!
Yeah, I'm okay. w-wait wait... just a moment! Yeah...
- Alright, everything is ready! - Alright.
- Do you play guitar? - Yes~! Please help~!
Sorry, I'm late!
Bass player, there is no more time. Can you please quickly set the settings?
I'm sorry.
- So cool~! - Eiji-kun~!
Today wasn't good.
Only Eiji's customer who were cheering
... others didn't. - Those teenagers, huh.
Hey, Masao. See, you and me are...
in the same rhythm, right~?
I want you to come in a little bit more aggressive~
I'm so tired today.
- I wanna close the shop soon ... - Well ...
That's right. Just a little bit.
Slightly. Might be just a plain guy,
.. Masao-kun is. - Is that so?
Try to be more, like, sexier, yknow. I want to see you in that color~
Sorry.
All day sorry from morning to night.
Already going home? No one is waiting at home after all, right?
How many days it's been without a girlfriend?
Today it becomes 3000 days.
-Oo~! - You really said it, eventually.
Otsukare. Masao, aren't you going to toast?
Otsukare~
On a day like this ...
- Today my cavities are healed. - Hmm? Really?
- Hm~ it's been a pain for a long time but I can bear it. - Good job! Good job!
-Umm-mm, thanks. Alright. alright, now let's go home.
- I want to eat chocolate ice cream asap. - Chocolate ice cream?!
It's a day when...
I want to eat a decent meal.
Oh... That was close.
Excuse me. Can I still shop?
Of course!
- Today is also self-catering? -Yes.
You're still young but really dilligent, huh~
I'm praised.
Episode 1: Rice that cooked with Mackerel Feast Pork Soup
The supermarket at this hour is a Wonderland,
Alright...
Oh... Koji salt is half price.
I think it's because of the expiration date, even though I still have one like this...
What if I just need to freeze it?
I will buy this.
Oh?
Canned mackerel special sales.
I can use this.
Oh?
- Oh? Oh? Oh? Oh? Oh? Oh? Oh? - Huh?
- You're not going to buy dried Shiitake?
- Today is special sales, you know? - Yes.
But it's not a local product, right?
But that's delicious!
I know. But I've decided that Shiitake should be from local products.
- The dried ones too? - Yes.
Just dry it and it will be just the same~ Huhuahaha ha ha ha ha haxxxx
That's different.
Shopping bag...
- You don't need it, right?
Right.
I'm home.
You've worked hard, myself!
From this moment I'm cooking the rice,
An indescribable feeling of excitement.
Pick up a piece of ginger then grate it.
How big is 'a piece'?
That's...
Well, like this is fine.
I didn't say how many grams exactly is because,
I want you to have the courage to use your sense.
Ginger is good for the body,
And it depends on your physical condition and the person you eat with,
You can use it according to your need. That's what I mean.
I'll use this for the pork soup.
Wait, don't like this.
Here adding water first is unsafe.
The seasoning is enough to make the rice bulky.
So just add water afterward.
Amateurs tend to do it and make it fail.
Here, today's main cast...
Mackerel!
I know very well that the juice from this mackerel also has nutrition,
But it's not needed for the dish this time.
For anything not needed wrap tightly and set aside.
Beautiful ...
Perfect.
Next is pork soup.
Slice the carrots into 7mm pieces.
the same for Gobo, but diagonally.
Local product ...
Slice the shiitake.
Shred the stems by hands.
Roughly chop the onions.
Green onions ... oh! Green onions!
Your presence always purifies my heart!
You're so good, Masao-kun. Even though you're tired, you can still cook in the kitchen like this.
Precisely because I'm tired...
I want to eat warm and delicious dishes.
Also if it's just something just like this, I still can do it.
You're so amazing~ Feels like a reliable man<3
Am I? Hh-hh...
What dish are you making today? Today?
It's a secret. Huh, whyy~?
I just want to surprise you.
Hihi... I'm happy.
but because you can't wait, I'll let you know.
Today's is...
Pork soup.
Pork soup? Kyaa~!
Alright, let's fry the ingredients.
It's dangerous so please stay away.
First, roast the konnyaku
Get rid of the smell so that later it can more easily absorb the taste.
I see~ Next,
Add sesame oil, green onions
Saute on medium heat until fragrant.
Add carrots and pork.
Emm~ smells good~!
I became hungry~
Please wait a little bit more, 'kay.
Add water, shiitake stems, and sake. Then bring to a boil.
And the last is this.
This will make the dish more delicious.
Is that so? Amazing!
Finished.
Oh no, I did it again.
Serving for two people.
If like this ...
really such a disgusting guy.
Well.
I will take extra anyway.
Alright ...
This is it!
The smell is good.
A little bit more... more ...
Hey, how much longer do I have to wait?
Huh?
Come on, let's eat.
What are you dong? Come on, let's eat.
Ah... Okay.
Won't you sit down?
Ah.... Okay.
You were at... if I'm not mistaken...
Itadakimasu.
What is this... delicious.
It's rice cooked together with mackerel.
Could this be... canned mackerel?
That's right.
You... you're incredible.
Huh?
Because this is... that canned mackerel, right?
Coocking the rice together with mackerel is... ordinary people wouldnt think of.
.. A-ah?...
Hey, somehow my tongue is tingling.
Oh, it's Sansho.
*Sansho: japanese pepper
What's with this sensation...?
Uh? You don't like it?
Unbearable.
I love it.
It smells good and is a little addicting.
I'm glad.
Sansho, huh...
Sansho is in the house of a man who lives alone...
it's kinda nice, right.
Is that... so?
You, are not an ordinary person, huh.
Thank you so much.
You... Oh my god....
Huh?
You added ginger in this, didn't you?
I did.
This pork soup... Miso and ginger entwined in a very sexy way.
Very aggressive.
Oh no... I might want to keep eating this all the time.
I'm a fan of you guys's Band.
Especially, your bass.
Huh? Really?
No, but...
Because you glared at me
I thought I'm in the doghouse.
I was glued to your bass playing, you know.
...? h-hah...
Aren't you going to eat?
Ah, I'm going to.
Itadakimasu.
How to put it... I'm glad... It suits your taste.
I tend to like simple food like this.
Simple, is it?
Hm.
At first glance it looks simple and inconspicuous.
But when I put it in my mouth...
I can feel a very good scent, so delicious.
Sometimes... it also gives a nice spicy sensation.
Just like the sound your bass created.
Huh?
It's inconspicuous, But those who understand it can understand it.
What's wrong?
Nothing ...
It's just I'm not used to being praised.
Yes.
Silly.
p.s: why so cute though
Other than this,
What else are you good at cooking?
Anything-
Western cuisine, too?
Yes.
If we are going to make something from the materials we have now,
Perhaps, Pot-au-feu?
Sounds delicious! I want to taste it.
Ah, then I'll make it! Um ... after this.
Pot-au-feu is like... there's a potato,
... cabbage which are put in it.
there is also sausage, carrots...
Oh, should we make some tea too?
Or do you prefer coffee?
But since it's already this late, I'll just make a non-caffeinated one.
What do you prefer, hoji tea or just herbal tea?
That was delicious.
Thank you for the food.
You're welcome.
Ah.., The last train has passed, huh...
What should we do?
If you like, I'll make a pot-au-feu for tomorrow morning.
There are chicken and beef consomme, Which do you prefer?
Ah, no, Vegetable consomme might be healthier?
Therefore, would you like to stay-
Hello~
Yahhoo~
"Yahhoo" what's that ...
Huh? Did something happen?
Nothing... What's up calling so late at night.
It's still noon here, though.
Oh, I see.
It's been a while since your last call.
Hmm, moving process is finally over and I can relax.
Was it troublesome?
Emm-mm, not at all, no big deal, really.
Tomoko is just a childhood friend.
A friend who sometimes call And talk about unimportant things.
It's her first call since a month ago she moved to New York.
I'm cooking.
Mm~! Let me see.
Eeh...
Here.
What are you making?
The Great Pot-au-feu-
Lettuce and Tomato Special.
It looks delicious!
Emm! Smells good!
Nothing such.
You're still as good as ever, aren't you.
Even though there's no one for you to feed there, really persevering.
There should be a person to be fed, anyway.
Huh?
Maybe like a delusion ...
Haah? What is that ...