Senpai?
Senpai ... Senpai!
What do you eat for lunch?
Huh?
Soba?
Soba?! Meh.
Let's go eat with more guts!
No, I just ate breakfast.
Huh? You ate breakfast properly, what is it?!
What did you eat?
Why does he keep talking to me,
when I want to concentrate.
Smell of rice is coming from Senpai.
Nice smell.
It seems nice ... Me too, also want time ... Morning time.
Self-catering. Seems nice ...
It seems thrifty, I should try too.
Senpai? ... Senpai!
Everyone, attention for a moment, please?
I'm sorry this is sudden,
I want to ask for remote work in the afternoon, is it okay?
Remote ...
What should I make when I get home ... I'm sure there are carrots-
- Wada-kun, a moment, please? - Huh?
Yes.
I'm sorry.
Wada-kun,
You've taken good care of the way you've worked so far, right?
well.. Yes.
But, you see ...
I expect more, like ...
An original idea that only comes from you.
Original?
That's right.
I want you to break the rules.
*Rules(Kata[方]) here means; convention (kinda habits/ways/methods/rules etc, that are usual)
Our old-fashioned rules.
Yes...
I'm counting on you.
Oh, right.
Today's meeting with Lasca Trading is also online,
Okay.
Because it's from home, don't reflect strange things. Be careful.
It's an important costumer.
Meeting with Lasca Trading ... That means ...
Nice to meet you.
That Sakurai Kyoko should also participate.
Let's work well together.
I can meet Sakurai-san for the first time in a long time.
Hihi ... What angel should I point the camera at?
First thing, I have to make sure the bass and amplifier don't get caught on camera.
T/N: Masao PLEASE.
(Kimoi chuckles)
Episode 2 Coconut Stew and Pepper Namul
Onion is.. here. OK.
(Someone is entering the Shop)
And I come here.
Even though it's not the time for me to do something like this.
Today,
The Onions are good.
- Where did those come from? - Huh?
Local.
Where is the local?
Huh? That ...
From the west.
West, I see.
- Is it from Awaji Island in Hyogo Prefecture? - I mean,
Onions are the same anywhere, either way is delicious
That's right, but it's a little different depending on the time of year.
You're too detailed.
You'll stir-fry or bake it anyway, right?
You can eat it raw too, right? Like marinated.
(Someone is entering the Shop)
Welcome~
20% discount on all frozen foods!
I really want to stock up,
Because it's frozen you can store it for a long time, but
the taste will definitely drop.
That's why it must be carefully selected.
I... I can't believe it!
Does this person understand that frozen food should be kept frozen?
The temperature inside the showcase rises sharply
just by opening the door for a moment.
The electricity bill of the shop is expensive, It affects even other foods.
If something that has melted once freezes again, the quality will be dropped ...
I can't forgive this kind of person the most!
What is it?
Uh, nothing.
Please close it once!
I mean, open it after you decide!
Why can't I say that one word?
Ice ...
The bass ... I have to hide it.
I'm sorry ...
Just for now.
It's only 30 minutes until the meeting starts.
Can there be enough time?
Alright!
You've worked hard, myself!
Shimeji mushrooms and carrots,
Onion,
and when those are mixed with seafood,
It's white stew.
If we prepare it from now on, the taste will become chummy
after the online meeting is over and it will be ready to eat.
This is the real thrill of working from home.
Slice the onion into thin slices.
"The trick to cutting onions without shedding tears is,
to finish cutting quickly before tears come out."
Said Haruki Murakami.
Cut carrots into small pieces.
While we rolled it on a cutting board like this,
See, we can make beautiful cuts in this way.
For Shimeji mushrooms, unravel it by hand like this.
That'll make it so much more flavorful than using a kitchen knife.
Oh, only this stone part, Let's cut it off with a kitchen knife
I'm saying this just in case: Mushrooms should never be washed with water.
I think you already know, though.
Now, let's begin.
Emm, nice smell!
It's about time for the leading role.
The flavor of the ingredients becomes rich at once here.
A-ah ... Fish and shellfish ... Frozen seafood ...
At such a low price with this luxury ...
You're the best!
Wait.
Originality?
It's here!
Cooking is about imagination.
No, it's a delusional power.
Hmm, definitely this smell!
It’s like at an everlasting summer beach, with a beautiful woman
applying sun oil to each other, melting stimulus!
I've never done that, though.
Anyway! There's no reason why seafood and coconut milk don't go together.
(Alarm sound)
10 minutes to the online meeting, huh.
It's quite tough.
While boiling the stew,
I wanted to make another one with peppers, but ...
There is no way to do it.
- Yes. - You haven't connected the remote yet, right?
Ah, I-I'm sorry.
You're the host so keep it connected, please.
Yes. I'll do it soon.
- Otsukaresamadesu. - Otsukaresamadesu.
Um, let's work well for today.
Let's work well.
- Beautiful ... - Huh, what is it?
Oh, no. It's nothing.
That was dangerous. It could make her think that I'm a freak.
No, that's not like that.
What I meant beautiful earlier was the image quality.
No, your face is also beautiful but,
- That beautiful face with even more beautiful image quality, it's close together.
(Greetings)
Has everyone gathered?
Then I would like to start the meeting.
I would like to make a suggestion in this remote meeting,
let's work well together.
- Let's work well together. - Let's work well together.
Well then, let's take a look at our plan which we would suggest.
- Wada-kun, please show the material. - Yes.
First of all, about the issues in the environment of the current network ...
It's a really beautiful image quality.
Did she use a captcha board to connect a single-lens reflex camera?
No, she wouldn't bother doing that.
But ... - Wada-kun? Next page.
- Oh.. Yes. - That's wrong, you passed it.
I'm sorry.
I wonder if Sakurai-san is familiar with personal computers.
Ah, I wish I could talk about this kind of story with her personally.
If when the meeting is over and she's the only one left,
let's take courage, and talk to her.
T/N: LMAO. I CANNOT.
No, no. Do I even have such courage?
Wada-kun! Next page! Ah- I'm sorry.
- Ah- - Uh, is that okay?
Uh, nothing.
- I'm sorry. - Then, let's continue.
Well then, that’s all for today.
- Thank you for your hard work. - Thank you for your hard work.
Somehow ...
it ended while I haven't really understand everything.
Umm. Wada-san?
Huh? .. A-ah, yes.
Do you have time after this?
Would you like to talk with me a bit?
Ah-.. Yes.
I'm happy!
I've been wanting to talk to you for once.
O-oh ...
By the way, the green one that was reflected for a moment,
It's a bell pepper, right?
I'm sorry.
Eh~? Why do you apologize?
Do you make something with it?
No, ah. Uh, no.
I was planning to make Namul.
- Namul? With bell peppers? - Uh, yeah ...
Wada-san is a cooking boy, huh.
Cooking... boy?
Do you still have work after this?
No, today is all over ...
Then ... why don't you drink sake with me?
Huh? Ah-.. ah... please.
It's an online drinking party after an online meeting, then!
- I'm gonna take one. - Me too ...
(Awkward laughs)
Thank you for your hard work.
- Kanpai~ - Kanpai ...
How do you make Namul with peppers?
- Do you want to know? - Yes, please.
First, cut the peppers and remove the seeds and wata.
*Wata: the inside part (internal organ) of the vegetables or fruits/ or else.
Huh? What do you mean by 'wata'?
Wata is ...
... when you cut half the pepper ...
I may won't get it unless I look at it directly.
Right? Please wait a minute.
Cut it in half like this,
and remove the seeds and wata from it.
Wow, it looks like a live broadcast!
After the inside all removed, chop it into small pieces ...
Amazing~
Boil it in boiling water ...
How long is it?
About 1 or 2 minute, I guess.
Hey, what was that?
Hm?
In the pot beside! I saw something white!
Ah, it's a stew.
No way! Cream stew?!
No, it's not. What's the name ...
Because it was simmered in coconut milk Maybe, a coconut stew?
No way! I definitely wanna eat it!
I'm going there right now!
Huh? huh? Huh???
No way.
Yes?
Wada-saan~!
Please come in. Sorry to bother~
Woah~ you have a great place~!
Pardon? Ah, ... yes.
Ah! Stew!
Ah, as expected it looks delicious!
What should I do then with this?
Huh? Ah. Uh, Ok. Um ...
Please gently rub the bottom of the pan and stir.
Okay~
Wada-san too, continue to make Namul.
Ah, ah... Yes.
Well then, first of all, in a plastic bag ...
put sesame seeds and salted sesame seeds.
Add 1 tablespoon of sesame oil ...
Put the peppers that were just boiled earlier.
Shake lightly to let the taste blend in.
- It's shaken, huh. - Yes.
Just like this... Shake it well.
Alright, then ...
Let's complete the stew in the meantime.
- You're amazing. - ? Aah.
Am I?
(Giggling awkwardly)
- Do you want to taste it? - Is it okay?
- Yes, that's okay. - Yeay!
Itadakimasu~
Hmm! It's delicious!
Oh? Really? I'm glad.
Then, a moment. Excuse me.
- Hm! Delicious! - Right?
You're cool.
Huh?
- You're cool. - No. No way.
Thank you.
- Itadakimasu. - Itadakimasu.
Hmm! It's delicious, as I thought!
This is the one that girls absolutely love!
Is that so?
Boys (I) also may love it (you).
To combine stew and coconut milk ...
You come up with it really well.
It’s a wonderful idea,
Maybe it's new!
New?
White stew and seafood that girls like are seemingly like royal roads,
It feels like the coconut milk broke the rules at once!
Aah~ I want this kind of originality as well.
Originality ... Does it really have that?
It does! Absolutely does!
Ah.. no ...
Ah, please try to eat Namul too.
Okay.
What is this? Delicious!
- it goes very well with sake. - I know, right?
I can eat a full bowl of this.
No way~ But I think I can get it a little.
There are still many more of them, so by all means.
What kind of alcohol do you usually drink?
Before cooking,
I usually drink one can of beer.
Eh, so cool!
How about you?
I don't really drink much alcohol ...
That's ... cute.
Hihi.
You the one who are cool.
Oh, right. There's pudding.
- Do you wanna eat it for dessert? - Yes!
Then, please wait for a moment.
Here's the pudding for you-
Huh?
Huh.
No, i can't eat it.
That joke isn't really funny, you know.
Ah ... The figure on page 5 of today's proposal was wrong.
Please fix it by tomorrow.
Then.
Since when she has been seeing me?
(laughs in misery)
Alright, alright ...
It feels like the bass love is overflowing today?
Yeah, sometimes, I have to be in a good mood for this kid.
What's wrong? Did it sneak?
Maybe.
How is it? Is the band going well?
It's going well.
Are you doing a live concert, too?
Well, regularly.
Isn't it difficult to be compatible with work?
You're right ...
Ah ... but I'm having fun.
I see. That seems nice~
I wanna go see the live concert~
- Again~ You have no interest in it anyway. - Ah-haha!
I do really have! I do.
What's with that lying laugh.
I am honest!
- Is it fun? The live must be fun. - It's fun.
Well, come see me when you come to Japan.
Subtitle by @chtm09 on Twitter. *Please take the translations with a grain of salt^^