Thanks for your hard work.
It can't be helped, you were deceived.
Come back.
I wonder
if I'm seeing the real monster.
I'm quitting Marufuku.
It was never going to work for us, wasn't it?
Goodbye.
Dad,
is Koume not coming back?
What?
Don't worry, she'll be back.
Did she go look for the legendary sword?
It's happening again.
It's tough to keep holding a grudge.
It doesn't mean that I forgive you.
But you know what?
Bring me a plan.
Dear.
Thank you very much.
Hello?
Mr. Ikkyu, it's checkmate.
Yes. Please pack up.
Yes, please.
I don't think Global's conditions are bad.
Wako....
It's finally the right time.
You've worked so hard to this point to carry on your father's legacy.
I'm satisfied.
Well, you're right.
140 million yen.
Every house is inhabited by demons.
It's our job to exterminate these demons.
That was...
‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ A house where you‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ can say "I'm home"‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎
Talking to you...
was a good decision.
I won't thank you, though.
Thank you very much. Goodbye.
Ikkyu Diner isn't going to renovate it after all?
They are considering selling it to Global.
Then Koume didn't have to quit in the end.
Sorry. It's my fault.
Sigh, the past never goes away.
It's not your fault.
- We were too playful. - We weren't strong enough.
It's back to the same old Marufuku again.
I don't need to sharpen my senses to know,
that Koume is hiding something.
Wait...
What's going on?
I'm a former employee that got hired.
That's not what I mean, there's no reason for you to come back.
That's for me to decide.
Hey, don't treat me like a sub character.
I'm a Koume fanatic, you know.
I'm think about you a lot.
If that's the case, please leave me alone.
Thank you, Kubodera-kun.
"kun" is a more informal honorific (compared to "san"), and is usually reserved for people (usually guys) you know well.
You called me "kun"...
That's impossible, no way. Koume really hates Global.
- I know right? - Seriously, I was also thinking that.
Putting aside the fact that I work for Global, I'm really surprised.
Do they have some kind of weakness?
You know... some customers came in earlier,
were saying that Marufuku's president betrayed him.
- Eh? - Yeah. Oh, right.
He said he was playing his trump card and showed him his phone.
Ah...
It was Director Arikawa and Mitsui!
Eh? What was he showing?
Something like this.
- I-Information? - Of course it's information.
But, you know I couldn't see the other side.
Hey, what kind of a person is Mitsui?
He was Director Arikawa's close associate, but he's gone now.
Gone?
He was sent away.
We'd like to talk to you.
I am Reporter Koide.
Hoot, hoot.
Screenshot of a mail from Kuranosuke
This is a serious battle between us and Ikkyu Diner.
Sieze the land at all costs.
Drive them to the point where they'll give up.
If we can be that vigorous, I'm sure they'll understand how we feel.
Director Arikawa
Yes.
Sorry, Shingyouji. I sent you a weird mail, didn't I?
- Yes. - That...
was an instruction your boss sent me 20 years ago.
It'll be dangerous if it gets out.
I'm glad it was you that I sent it by mistake. Haha.
Marufuku's going to be on TV, right?
If anyone finds out, it's going to blow up. Hahaha.
What do I need to do for you?
My company's short on staff.
What do you say? Shingyoji-kun.
Shingyouji.
I'm sorry for making you work on Ikkyu Diner.
No, I'm doing it voluntarily.
Ah, yeah.
I can finally get my life back in order.
If this goes well, I can go back to the Development & Planning Department.
You should come with me.
Ah, that's right.
Can I put this on?
I can...
I can put this on myself.
Oh?
I see... Koume...
was probably trying to protecting you and Marufuku.
No, it's because at the time I was so self-absorbed that I couldn't see anything in front of me.
- It's really pathetic. - No, no.
This is a case I don't usually cover as Reporter Koide.
He's more of a gossipy person, so it was a heavy burden for him.
My shoulders are stiff.
Ah... that feels good.
Alright, if you say so. I'll get Koume back.
Eh? How?
I have no choice but to talk to Arikawa.
He and I have a history.
For now, just leave it to me, okay?
Alright, back to work.
We're on TV tonight, tell your clients to watch.
Dad.
I want to fight too.
I want Koume to come back.
Me too.
- Me too. - Me too.
Seriously... Koume's very popular, isn't she?
Well, when it comes to it, I'll ask for your help.
This... This is a Marufu-Quest, isn't it?
Marufu Quest.
I finally found out who the demon really is.
In that case...
Koume.
I heard you're trying to protect Marufuku.
Aren't you trying too hard to look cool?
Kubodera, please stop talking about that.
I won't.
Are you happy?
I am.
You once told me.
"For your own life, you need to renovate it by yourself."
That's why I worked so hard.
Koume-san, are you doing the same?
Are you seriously living the life you want to live?
Thank you, Kubodera. I'll be fine....
Koume ...
is my light.
I'm glad you're working next to me.
And I'm super happy that you're here in Global.
But this is no place for you.
Because there is no light shining from you.
The problem with Director Arikawa, I'll take care of it somehow.
Koume, please live your own life.
Oh, by any chance?
No, wait a minute.
I don't want to think about this.
Koume, you're here, right?
What? If you're not here, I'll be really shocked. Haha.
We had a serious conversation,
so I hope you're there haha.
She's here.
Yes, she's here.
You're not here!
Arikawa.
Hey, you know what?
Can you let Koume come back?
We can't do without Koume.
Please.
Fukuyama-senpai.
That is out of the question.
Right.
Ehh Why did you come here unarmed?
Where's that senpai who was so good at hacking and slashing?
I haven't been doing that kind of thing lately.
Ah, haha.
You've been in my way for too long now.
What'll happen to me who had followed you?
- Sorry. - That's not fair.
Thanks to you,
I lost an important time in my life.
I can't get it back now.
Such a waste for someone with potential.
Don't you realize how twisted you are?
All right, let me show you something.
Renovation is magic.
Renovation...
is magic.
Shingyoji, who looked at the camera,
I wonder what kind of renovation she will bring.
Now, here comes the renovation for the Kazemakase family...
Shinnosuke.
Hmm?
Will you stay here for a while?
Where are you going?
I'm going on an adventure.
Dad will definitely win, I believe in you.
Oh, hohoho.
Thanks.
I'll be going.
- Have a safe trip. - Yeah.
- Good luck. - Thanks.
Are you sure it's the right time to bring this out?
For Koume's sake, I have no choice. Hurry up.
- So, from now on. - Huh?
- F-From now on? - From now on.
Hello.
It's been a while, how do I say.
Hello.
Koume.
I'll be candid with you.
Please come back to Marufuku.
From now on.
I'd like to work with you as my buddy.
I am no longer your buddy.
I don't like it.
I don't want to.
I don't want to break up.
Y-You're pretty selfish, aren't you?
Thanks to you,
I'm able to say what I want to say.
After meeting you,
I renovated myself.
You taught me many things.
I sharpened my five senses.
I'm more open-minded.
When I get angry, it is okay to be angry.
Sometimes,
you have to take the plunge and step forward.
And be careful not to suffer from fatigue.
The sunset on the way home from a presentation,
is really beautiful.
Drinking beer while the sun is still high in the sky, is super delicious.
Every day has been so much fun.
Being with the people
who make you happy.
Please come back to Marufuku.
If you lose it, you can get it back.
We can renovate it.
There's no way I can let it be destroyed.
Such a fun and happy place.
A small construction company.
An all-male family.
All the brothers with problems.
The boss tell lies.
The employees like to gossip.
The craftsmen are annoying.
The eldest son is complicated and selfish.
Despite that, why did I have so much fun?
Why was I so happy?
I don't get it.
It's impossible.
Even if I'm not there...
Marufuku will get by.
I wasn't there in the beginning.
For the short time that we had,
thank you very much.
Koume,
your ring is shining on me.
Haha.
It's just your imagination.
There's no turning back now.
You took the plunge and put everything into it.
I've done all I can do. All that's left is to wait for Koume.
Everyone, please follow up with your regular clients.
Use "Eternal Wability".
If you don't mind, take a look at our website.
Apology Notice
"We are grateful for all the support you have given us."
What?
I, president of Marufuku Construction, Fukuyama Kuranosuke,
used to work for a major house builder.
I was involved in residential land development.
And back then, I made a big mistake.
I can never make up for it.
I will continue to follow my beliefs
and do my job to the best of my ability.
The first letter of each line, read vertically reads:
List of Ingredients: Cooked Rice with Meat and Vegetables Tuna Mayo Onigiri with Shrimp Tempura Japanese Kelp Salmon Roe
We're waiting for you
Dad, thank you.
Why are you thanking me?
Well, I feel a little better now.
There's a lot of noise on social media.
Good? Bad?
Bad.
Quite a bit of negative comments.
That's just people who saw the TV show yesterday.
Our company won't collapse today just because they found out yesterday.
Are we going to be okay?
Don't underestimate cancel culture!
Don't worry. Renovation is magic.
No, but that doesn't make everything OK.
Koume.
I'm home.
Welcome back.
Welcome home.
Welcome home!
Yeah, I'm home.
Onigiri, hehe.
Yokota.
Yes?
You do media relations, don't you?
Can you connect me to
a reporter for a weekly magazine?
- Yes. - Can you?
Yes.
I have some good information.
Ikkyu Diner stopped the renovation?
Yeah, they're selling to Global.
Oh... it's the wife.
"I saw you on TV last night.
My husband was so happy to see the two of you struggling.
He seemed to want Marufuku to do the renovation.
I'm secretly contacting you.
If you don't mind, could you at least come over with some suggestions?
I would also like to put some more thought into it."
Oh! Hahaha.
I guess it's good we were on TV. Haha.
No, you weren't on TV.
I was looking into information on Ikkyu Diner.
I think I can make use of it in the renovation.
- Koume. - Wait, how?
I was doing research on the land acquisition for Director Arikawa.
But isn't there a confidentiality agreement ...
Don't worry. I was doing it voluntarily.
Ooh! Then, it's clear, isn't it?
Once again, I'm looking forward to working with you.
Pleased to work with you.
It seems that most of your customers
are truck and dump truck drivers.
That's right.
We wanted it to be a rest stop for truckers.
See Episode 8. "Ikkyu Diner" also means "A place to rest and eat".
That's why my father named it "Ikkyu Diner".
But recently, the flow of cars has decreased.
Back in the day, this place was full of customers.
But I'm sure that climbers like us
would visit the diner if they knew about it.
Ah, recently, the number of cyclists
and solo campers is increasing.
Yeah, but they don't stop by very often.
Ah, lately...
our social media presence is getting worse and worse.
That's right. It's really malicious, isn't it?
I don't think you need to worry about it.
No, even if you say so, it's still depressing.
Ma'am, by any chance, did you make that painting?
Oh. How did you know?
Oh, no, no... I saw the easel on the menu.
So I thought maybe it was yours.
Wow, you're really observant.
Oh, haha, she just paints as a hobby.
No one will look at it, though.
What are you talking about? I look at it every day.
I'm so happy. You're good, you know!
WELCOME HOME
Oh no, you're exaggerating.
- It's delicious. - Yeah.
Right? It's the famous beef from around here.
Eh, are they all friends of yours?
They're our regulars and neighbors.
The number is dropping, though. Hahahaha.
I've got some to share with you.
Ah, those are yams.
See? We get them around here, you know.
Grandma Mitsue is an expert at picking wild vegetables.
- That's right. - Wow, it looks delicious.
Then let's eat it.
- This is really nice, isn't it. - Do come again.
Hahahaha.
- Excuse me. - Yes.
Um, do you sell water?
Water? Ah, take it, take it.
- Take it. - Ah, no, no, no, um...
It's okay, it's okay, it's okay.
- Are you sure? - Yes, please take it.
Thank you very much.
We're having a barbecue right now, have some meat.
- It's delicious. - No, no, no.
Would you like some?
- Are you sure? - Yes, yes.
- Thank you. - Hahahaha.
Come here, come here. Then, then...
If you like, please have a seat here.
- Just try some meat. - Hahahaha.
This is great.
Everyone look!
It's finally out, an online article!
What? This.
It's a nasty article.
The phone hasn't stopped ringing since a while ago.
I'm sorry, sir. ...
That bastard Arikawa...
He really published an article.
I'm sorry I put you both through all this trouble.
Don't worry. We've already sent out our apologies.
We have nothing to feel guilty about.
Yes, yes. We don't use magic.
Koume?
I'm sorry. It's all because I came back.
Hey, Koume, don't apologize. It's all my fault.
No, it's this article that's bad.
See Episode 4. The characters in Koide's name literally mean "Little Exit".
To "Little Exit", it's unforgivable.
Koume, don't worry about it at all.
No one will believe this article...
Oh no, she's depressed!
It's at times like this Gennosuke should...
take charge of the situation...
He's depressed!
That's right, everyone's depressed.
Koume-chan, Gen.
In times like this...
you should go to the mountains.
It's impossible.
- Don't make it sound so easy. - I'm not in the mood to go to the mountains!
It's somewhat amazing.
- It's been an eventful year, hasn't it? - Hehe.
I underestimated Marufuku.
Or rather, I underestimated the Fukuyama family.
They have too many problems. The rate at which they happen is amazing.
Don't blame everything on us, you have problems of your own too.
Like?
Like that weird ex-boyfriend...
And his ex-girlfriend. And what's with that bossy ex-boss?
That's Kuranosuke-san's ex-subordinate, right?
Certainly.
We got on TV, then things blew up.
I went back to my old company, and left again.
- The Marufu Quest is too hard. - It's impossible.
I'm exhausted.
No, it's too early.
Do you want to shout out the mountain echo?
Sure, go ahead.
- No, no, no... you go ahead. - No, no, you go.
- Oh, is that so? - Yes, go ahead.
He pretends to be unreliable, but he's surprisingly tough! That's unfair.
W-Wait!
Who are you talking about?
No, I'm just speaking in general.
Huh. Huh. I see.
- Yeah. - Okay, my turn.
You're so strict at work,
but you're so lenient in other areas. Which is it?!
Uhm, it's not like that.
- Of course... - Ah I'm just speaking in general.
- Right? - Yes.
There's no doubt, it's complicated
as long as you don't use it as a weapon!
Did you reply to Tatsu?!
- Don't read my mind! - I didn't read your mind!
No, that's just a generalization...
- What do you mean by "generalizations"? - What, indeed.
I get it.
Hey, guys, I need a little more
of your cooperation. Right.
I need you all to work out a plan to choke out Ikkyu Diner,
voluntarily. Right, Kubodera?
I don't want to.
That's
not voluntary.
It's an order.
Kubodera?
That's what everyone thinks, right?
This gathering is crazy.
What is this? Members of the Round Table?
Is this middle school?
And this sticker is gross!
Hahahaha.
What do you think, Yokota-kun?
- I'm still talking.... - What do you think?!
I think it's gross.
This gathering is crap.
I see... I see...
Hey.
Who do you guys think you're trying to impress?
Hey!
Haha.
I see.
You're all screwed.
Hey!
You're all just a bunch of scum.
Hey, I took care of you in so many ways, you know!
Huh? You incompetents!
Mitsui?
Director Arikawa.
Thank you for your help!
You have a nice face.
Well, then.
Hey.
Bye bye.
Aargh!
What do you think?
It's good.
Oh yay, yay, yay!
And this sketch of Mikoto's is great too.
- It was worth all the effort. - Hahaha.
Marufuku's having a hard time right now,
so we both thought we'd try to make a comeback...
- Right... - Hehehe
I see.
Excuse me, I'm Reporter Koide. Are you two...?
Koide, Koide.
- Just leave it alone. - Sorry.
- What is it? - What's going on?
The theme is a diner where you can say "Welcome Home".
Well, here's the plan we've come up with.
Wow, amazing.
We've set up a café space for cyclists to stop by.
And there's a bike stand out front.
Wow, how cool!
This is a marché selling wild vegetables.
Ahhhh...
We hope it will be a place where people from the local community and customers who come from far away can mingle.
Amazing.
We also built a barbecue space
and a footbath outside.
Somehow, it just feels right.... hahaha.
It's really interesting. Yeah.
This is a place for people to gather.
As the name "Ikkyu Shokudo" implies,
I wanted it to be a place where people who visit this mountain can take a break.
can take a break. That's what I thought.
Of course, keeping the regulars in mind,
we'll keep what we can
and it would be wonderful if they could blend in with the new customers.
Uhm, what is this wall?
It's your gallery space.
- What? - What?
No way! Really?
The place of that painting,
it's the view of the scenery I always see.
I didn't notice it at first,
but right there, was this diner in the mountains.
Ah I see.
Back in the day...
I was traveling while painting.
When I was tired from crossing the mountains.
I found this place from over there.
I felt so relieved.
When I came here, the owner shouted
"Welcome Home!" as he welcomed me in. Hehe.
- Ah, is that so? - Hehehe.
I was just going to take a break for a while,
but it turned into a home to go back to.
That's what that picture is about.
Ah. So that's why it says
"Welcome Home", right?
I also had a similar experience.
A place I dropped in on a whim, ended up becoming my home.
I know what you mean, right?
There really is such a thing as fateful encounters.
- It's fate isn't it? - That's good.
Please imagine your life from now on.
A lot has happened, but...
will you go on this journey with me a little more?
It's my pleasure.
I'm still not thanking you.
- Thank you. - Oh, you said it, didn't you?
- Hahahaha. - This is amazing.
- I was really surprised. - Yeah.
Renovation...
is magic.
Yeah... it really is.
- It's magical. - Yeah, really.
I'm looking forward to it.
Ah, the sunset.
It really is beautiful.
You're a different character.
Did the sunset make me that way?
It's because of your age.
I guess I have this feeling.
We got
the contract!
Yay! Wow.
How was the footbath?
Ah, they were pleased.
See, I knew it, it was good that we put it in.
Alright!
It's a fresh start for Marufuku. The color of the timeline will change.
Wow!
Arikawa.
Stop it.
Ugh...
Ugh!
Marufuku Owl!!
Fukuyama-senpai, you're so sneaky.
I've lost everything.
What do I do?
Ugh... what do I do.
I'm sorry, Arikawa.
But you can still start over.
Now it's my turn to renovate you.
- That's impossible. - Leave it to me.
I knew you 20 years ago.
Just keep the good parts and build it up.
Hmm?
Director Arikawa.
Let me help too.
Let's believe in the power of renovation.
Ugh...
Even you, Shingyouji...
Arikawa.
Let's go to the mountains.
Let's climb mountains all over the world.
Let's be buddies.
Let's think about things then.
So, Gen, Koume.
I'm...
quitting as president.
What? Huh?
Eh?
- What was that? It was absurd. - If you ask me...
- Why climb mountains all over the world? - No, I don't know.
I don't know, but anyway...
- Cheers! - Oh, that was strong!
Ah! Ah.
Beer, yum!
Yummy beer is not what I meant.
What are we going to do? From now on, we'll get busier and busier.
Even our relationship...
No, it's not like that. It's just...
There's no need to rush into anything, it's just...
Koume.
Let's move forward step by step.
First of all.
First of all?
Let's renovate Marufuku.
- Huh? - Huh? Wait, I'm surprised.
Oh, no, let's start with that.
I guess we have to fill the hole where dad left off with something. Right?
♪ 夕陽を呑み込んだ コップがルビーみたいだ ♪ ♪ The glass that swallowed the sunset looks like a ruby ♪
Then, what about accounting? Who's going to do that?
Ummm... well...
♪ 飲み掛けの土曜の生活感を ♪ ♪ I left on the table the half-drank essence ♪
Tatsunosuke, perhaps?
♪ テーブルに置いて ♪ ♪ of my Saturday life ♪
Then, I'll have Tatsunosuke use the President's desk.
♪ 花瓶の白い花 ♪ ♪ The white flower in the vase ♪
Oh, no, no, but he does drawings.
♪ 優しすぎて枯れたみたいだ ♪ ♪ Seems to have withered because it was too kind ♪
Oh, right.
♪ 本当に大事だったのに ♪ ♪ It was truly precious ♪
I mean...
♪ そろそろ変えなければ ♪ ♪ But I guess it's time to replace it... ♪
The loss of the President means that
the shape of the organization will change, I think.
Hmm, certainly.
We'll have to adapt the shape of the office accordingly.
♪ あ､夕陽 ♪ ♪ Ah, the sunset. ♪
That's what I meant.
If that's the case, let's this opportunity
to go paperless, shall we?
♪ 本当に綺麗だね ♪ ♪ Looks really beautiful, don't you think? ♪
- Ah, paperless. - I really hate fax machines.
♪ これから先のもっと先を 描いた地図はないんだろうか？ ♪ ♪ Is there really no map that shows the details of our long, distant journey ahead? ♪
Renovation is magic.
♪ 迷いはしないだろうか ♪ ♪ I'm not sure if we wouldn't get lost ♪
Our journey is not over.
♪ それでいいから ♪ ♪ Well, that's fine. ♪
♪ そのままでいいから ♪ ♪ It's fine that way, so... ♪
♪ 本当はいらなかったものも ソファも本も捨てよう ♪ ♪ Let's throw away all the things that we actually didn't need, and the sofa and book too ♪
I wonder how long this journey will continue.
I wonder.
It's not over yet.
As long as there are demons.
♪ 町へ出よう ♪ ♪ And make our way to the town. ♪
What are you going to do with the ring?
I won't get lost anymore.
♪ 本当は僕らの心は頭にあった ♪ ♪ Actually, our heart resides inside our head ♪
I leave it to the ages to come.
♪ 何を間違えたのか、今じゃ文字の中 ♪ ♪ The things we did wrong have now been laid down in letters ♪
♪ 花瓶の白い花いつの間にか枯れたみたいだ ♪ ♪ The white flower in the vase seems like it has withered a while ago ♪
Blessings be upon you!
♪ 本当に大事だったなら そもそも買わなければ ♪ ♪ If it truly was precious, I guess I shouldn't have bought it in the first place... ♪
Shall we go?
Yes.
Well, then, shall we go?
♪ あ、散った。 ♪ ♪ Ah, the petals fell. ♪
Yes.
♪ それでも綺麗だね ♪ ♪ Nevertheless, it's still beautiful, don't you agree? ♪
♪ ずっと叶えたかった夢が貴方を縛っていない だろうか? ♪ ♪ Don't you feel that the dream that you've always wanted to fulfill is tying you down? ♪
- Thank you for the food. - Thank you for the food.
Let's go.
♪ それを諦めていいと言える勇気が少しでも あったら ♪ ♪ If I have just the tiniest speck of courage to say that you can give it up... ♪
♪ 本当に欲しかったものも鞄もペンも捨てよう ♪ ♪ Let's throw away the bag, pen, and even the things you really wanted to have ♪
♪ 町へ出よう ♪ ♪ And make our way to the town ♪
♪ 花瓶の白い花枯れたことも気付かなかった ♪ ♪ I didn't even realize that the white flower in the vase has withered ♪
♪ 本当に大事だったのは花を変える人なのに ♪ ♪ Even though the truly precious one was the person who replaces the flower ♪
♪ あ､待って｡ ♪ ♪ Ah, wait. ♪
♪ 本当に行くんだね ♪ ♪ You're really leaving, aren't you ... ♪
♪ これから先のもっと先を描いた地図はないんだろうか？ ♪ ♪ Is there really no map that shows the details of our long, distant journey ahead? ♪
♪ 迷いはしないだろうか それでいいから そのままでいいから ♪ ♪ I'm not sure if we wouldn't get lost. Well, that's fine. It's fine that way, so... ♪
♪ 本当はいらなかったものもソファも本も捨てよう ♪ ♪ Let's throw away all the things that we actually didn't need, and the sofa and book too ♪
♪ それでいいから ♪ ♪ Really, it's fine ♪
♪ 貴方の夜をずっと照らす大きな光はあるんだ ろうか? ♪ ♪ Would there be a dazzling ray of light that will keep illuminating your night? ♪
♪ それでも行くんだろうか ♪ ♪ Would you leave no matter what? ♪
♪ それでいいからそのままでいいから ♪ ♪ Well, that's fine. It's fine that way, so... ♪
♪ 全部を読み終わったあとはどうか目を開けて ♪ ♪ After you've finished reading everything, please open your eyes ♪
♪ この本を捨てよう ♪ ♪ Then, let's throw away this book ♪
♪ 町へ出よう ♪ ♪ And make our way to the town ♪