Now then, please listen.
Love's Memoir
Looks like it's about to start suddenly
WHAT ARE YOU DOING, MY DEAR!!!
You became aware of my secret
I'm an inexperienced wife...
I'm an inexperienced breadwinner...
All of a sudden we shared a room
It's not like I'm your only wife.
We've been through a lot of troubles
What?
What do you want to do with me?
Before I knew it, I...
I...
I want Yamamoto-kun all to myself.
Thank you.
Wait a minute!
Aren't you forgetting something important?
Ah.
You said you want me all to yourself...
Does that mean...
that about me...
Does that mean you like me?
That's...
I have a bad feeling about this.
Oh, it looks like it just fell off.
I'm glad it wasn't another avalanche of boxes.
Hahaha, you're right.
Written Oath
Anyway, senpai...
Let's finish talking about...
Stop talking about that!
What? Stop it?
Anyway, pretend it never happened!
No, no, no...
What?
While we are sharing this room, I will never lay a hand on your precious little brother.
What am I going to do?
Hayami Honoka
Raccoon Electronics Sales
Good morning.
This is bad.
Eh? What's wrong, Senpai?
No, uhm...
W-wait!
I'll wash my face and come back later!
Yamamoto Chihiro
Raccoon Electronics Sales
I have to do something about this as soon as possible...
Is there something wrong?
Ah, Ms. Akamine.
Akamine Reina
Raccoon Electronics HR
Thank you for the other day.
My Oshi is...
Hayami Honoka!
Hello.
If it's okay with you, I'll listen to anything.
Hmm?
Now that my Oshi has been exposed.
I'm going to use that position to the fullest.
Ah, but it's not something I should talk about with Ms. Akamine.
Well, you see... it's something to do with love.
If that's the case, even more so to me.
What?
Because if I'm going to give advice on love to my Oshi...
I get to see my Oshi in love from the front row!
That's nothing but a reward.
I see. Well, then...
I haven't fallen in love in a while, huh?
Damn! And then?
That's never happened to me before.
But the moment I realized I liked him, I couldn't even look at him properly anymore.
What? Too cute!
I wonder if there's some kind of filter on his face.
All I see is him sparkling.
Eh, that's so precious!
It wouldn't be surprising if he found out about my feelings for him any time now,
if we live together any longer.
Eh?
And the thing that's troubling me is...
while I'm sharing the room, his family...
Wait, wait! Wait, Ms. Hayami.
- Huh? - That...
That guy who you like... is he...?
Oh, yes, it's Yamamoto-kun.
Eh? I thought you already knew, Ms. Akamine.
Oh, I see.
Eh, then, please don't tell him.
How am I supposed to live with myself from now on?
You're too difficult to handle.
And then... she grabbed me by the arm like this and pulled me out~.
I was so happy~.
Oh.
Koga Iori
Raccoon Electronics Sales
What's more, she said
she wanted to have me all to herself.
Hmm? So you're already going out with Hayami?
That's not true.
After one night, I've cooled down.
I realized that this was a pattern of me being impatient and making mistakes again.
I was told to "pretend it never happened" too.
All the hard work you've done so far just seeped out.
But I wanted to talk to you about something.
Hayami-senpai's birthday is coming soon.
Oh, really?
I was thinking of making a firm decision and confessing my feelings to her.
Hohoho, you've grown up, Yamamoto-kun.
That's why, if I do this, the confession will not fail!
A present that will make her feel like we're 100% in love with each other
Please tell me what it should be.
I'm thinking a ring...
No~ but that's not a good idea~ it's like I'm proposing...
Hehehe...
Well, I don't know about confessing, but if you want to make her happy,
it's best to ask her what she wants.
She's an adult, right?
That's right.
To break a pledge
Both parties must agree to break the pledge.
The first priority is to talk with the other party.
"Both parties must agree to break the pledge."
That's right.
Your bath's ready.
Oh, yes~.
You're looking something up?
Ah~ no, just some stuff.
No, no, no, no, no, no...
Senpai.
I'm quite easy to recognize.
I think you've already found out a long time ago.
That's why I decided to stop hiding it.
What?
What is the thing that you want, senpai?
The thing I want?
It can also be something you want to do.
Wait, wait, wait. Why so suddenly?
Why are you embarrassed? You're an adult, aren't you?
No, no, no! But it's too early for that kind of thing.
Eh?
No, it's not early at all.
Because your birthday is at the end of next week.
So that's what it was!
That's what you think? What did you think I was saying?
So what do you think? Do you want anything, do anything?
We can go to a nice restaurant together.
- Just the two of us? - Yes!
At least let me do something nice for your birthday.
No, you can't do that! You can't do anything nice any more!
Eh?
Well then... ah, uhm, oh,
I think I want to have fun with everyone.
Camping, camping... Camping?
Right now I...
need some fresh air!
Yup! The air is good!
Yamamoto Eldest Son
Yamamoto Masami
Yamamoto Kaoru
Yamamoto Next Son
Yeah, a perfect day for a va-ca-tion!
Seems this has become a family vacation for me.
I mean, why me too?
Takahashi Kimiko
Honokas friend
I thought I'd talk to the brother while we're camping,
and get his agreement to break the pledge.
But I'm afraid I'll be crushed if I do it alone.
Well, I'm glad you finally admitted your feelings.
You should fall in love to your heart's content, 33 years old!
- No, no, no... - Love?
I'd love a strong cup of coffee, right?
"Love" in Japanese is "koi". "Strong" (flavour) is also pronounced as "koi", so Hayami says she wants a strong cup of coffee to quickly change the meaning.
I'm telling you, I can't show any signs of liking Yamamoto-kun until I get my act together!
I must not let my heart flutter for the next 24 hours at this camp.
What's that?!
What do you mean "What"
- What's that? What...? - Don't you know?
Mr. Bride
Operation Romantic
No 1. Be spellbound by the stylish Glamping
"Operation Romantic"
This is nothing.
How can Operation Romantic be nothing?
Tell me honestly. I won't tell Brother Masami.
I was going to confess my feelings to Hayami at this camp...
WOW!
It's her birthday after all.
I thought I'd make a big decision in a romantic atmosphere.
I see, so the present is Chihiro himself, right?
No, that's not the reason.
Then leave it to me, Chihiro. I'll help you.
What?
After all, I'm...
the guy who's called "The Walking Romantic".
I'm more worried now~.
Alright.
Uhm, are you free sometime today....
Chihiro and Hayami's jumpers are different colors, huh?
What? Ah, yes. Yamamoto-kun told me that this brand is nice.
Oh... In other words, you bought them so that you and Chihiro have matching clothing.
What? No, no, no, that wasn't my intention...
That's right... But Chihiro is just a roommate to you, right?
Ehh... Actually, it's about that...
Eh?
Hey, guys, we're here~! Here!
That was fast!
What? Here?
What? It's a nice place.
I thought I made reservations for Glamping today.
Ah, about that, I cancelled it.
What?
Camping is a place where you learn about your own powerlessness in the midst of nature.
It's something that makes you grow.
There's no need for a prepared glamping...
- The Yamamoto family doesn't need it! - That's no good...
Don't worry, Chihiro.
Then, everyone, please take a look at this.
"Trip guidebook"?
Pitching tents, necessary for camping.
Filling water, sprinkling rice, preparing meals...
We'll do everything else ourselves!
"Drum bath"?
Bedtime at 8:00 p.m....
So that means... we don't have time for idle chatter...
Ms. Hayami!
Yes, Mr. Hayami!
Ms. Hayami in outdoor style!
I'm camping with my senpai.
If your present is experience...
I will give her material substance!
I'm going to show my love for Ms. Hayami with the best substance!
Oh my~?
- I think Hayami would... - ...Hayami would love this!
Eh?
Hanazuma Ran
Raccoon Electronics Sales
Next, Chihiro and your brother will chop the firewood!
Eh?
Hayami and Kimiko will prepare food with Kaoru.
Hi, ladies.
Yes, I want to chop firewood too.
Oh.
- Excuse me, senpai. - Eh? What?
No, actually, it's more roman...
Ah, no, no, no. I planned to have a casual, fashionable camping trip.
But it suddenly became something so serious.
Are you okay?
Totally, totally fine.
It was my dream to do chop firewood 100 times.
What kind of dream?
- Ah! - Watch out!
Are you okay?
Uh, yeah. I'm fine.
Thank goodness.
Hayami, you're OUT!
Th-thanks, Yamamo-chan.
Ya... "Yamamo-chan"?
"chan" is an honorific usually used for children and girls. But it can be used to refer to an endearing adult. Hayami is changing Yamamoto's honorific to "chan" to downplay her romantic feelings.
Yamamo-chan, go get ready for dinner over there.
You know, I think you'll be confused if you're with Kaoru.
Right? I'll leave you to it, Yamamo-chan.
Well then, if you say so, I understand.
I'm off.
See you~, Yamamo-chan!
Who are you?
What do you mean... ah, right!
I'm full of spring and innocence!
Hanazuma Ran, twenty....
That's fine!
Yes...
I know who you are.
I know you've been hanging around Ms. Hayami a lot.
If you're a fan of Hayami's, I'll tell you something.
I refuse to share with you!
She says "doutan kyohi" (同担拒否), which is "refusal to share", which is used in the context of idols, where a fan does not want to share her idol with others.
A fan...
It would be easier if I could just be a fan...
Don't tell me you're in love!?
But you can't help but fall in love with her, can you?
She's such a kind person.
I thought she's so tidy when she's at work.
And then suddenly, she'll smile softly.
I understand! That smile is so sneaky.
That's right! I'm sure she was a goddess in a previous life!
I know! I can only say, "I know".
This is just an off-line meeting.
Ms. Akamine, your emotional curves are very intense, aren't they?
So?
You're going to give Ms. Hayami a birthday present too, aren't you?
Yes, I am! As a thank you for all the help she's given me.
But I don't know what would make her happy the most.
I'll just make her feel uncomfortable if I give her something expensive.
That's right... It's difficult because she's so kind.
I wonder what would make Hayami smile from the bottom of her heart.
Smile...
Thank you for waiting.
Wow~ Looks soooo delicious.
Bon Appétit~...
That's it!
Are you sure I don't have to do anything?
Of course you don't.
My lady, you should take your time and stretch your wings.
He has strong tendencies, but seems surprisingly nice.
That's strange.
Oh, Chihiro, chopping wood is not your thing?
Senpai asked me to help out over here.
She suddenly started calling me "Yamamo-chan" and stuff.
I thought things were going well until last week...
Hmmm...
Isn't there a second attack in Operation Romantic?
Ah~ That's...
Here, if we were glamping, I could ask for a stylish camp dinner...
No 2. Wow her with a stylish camp dinner
I see.
Then I guess this is where I can show my skills.
Eh?
Even outdoors...
I'll make the two of you a hot and tender formaggi.
Just-for-you.
Go for it.
This is where it comes in this time, too.
Water soaked pasta
Ah, the pasta that's soaked in water.
If you soak it in water before you leave, you don't have to boil it.
It's good for camping.
I see.
And the most indispensable thing for camping is...
frozen food.
Frozen Food
It's a great refrigerant substitute, no need to prep, and no food waste.
It's just perfect.
Perfect
And then you can mix it with your favorite sauces.
Pescatore
So, Chihiro, you should come up with something.
Yeah!
One hundred!
Finally done...
Oh, uhm, can I have a word with you?
How long are you going to sit there?
Next, get the water buckets!
Okay...
- Oh, uhm, so... - Make the fire!
Oh, uhm...
- Sir, can I say... - Drum can!
Here we go...
Drum can bath is ready.
We did everything we needed to do, right?
Well, for the morning session.
Then, do you have a moment?
There's something I really want to talk to you about...
I made all of these with Chihiro.
- How do you like it, Haya...? - Bon Appétit!
Delicious!
I mean, after a hard day's work, anything tastes good!
You must have been really hungry.
You eat like a naughty boy.
To make Hayami smile I am going to make this.
Isn't it a wedding cake?
The size of the cake equals the size of your love!
This is the only way to win against Yamamoto-kun!
But what do you mean by "win"?
Eh?
Because those two seem to have good vibes.
If stopping the relationship is winning...
That would make Hayami sad.
Why are you so calm about those crazy lovebirds?
If they get together, you're the one who's going to be stuck in the same department
watching them flirt all the time, aren't you?
Of course that would be painful...
But Yamamoto-san is a good person too.
A good person?
- Honoka? - nHmm?
Ah... sorry.
I'm feeling sleepy from the double whammy of physical exhaustion and a full stomach...
You haven't talked to his brother yet, have you?
Yeah...
But I think I'll call it a day...
What?
I've been thinking about it a lot.
This feeling that I have, I'm not sure if I'm really in love or not.
Well, Honoka, you've only been passively in love, haven't you?
Yes...
But Yamamoto-kun...
Yamamoto is the first person you wanted to be with, right?
Yes.
Then you shouldn't run away,
from your feelings and from his brother.
Yeah, you're right.
Hang in there, Honoka. You can do it.
The gentle flame that burns.
The softly scented aroma.
No 3. Confess in the romantic space
If you whisper your love to her in such a romantic space...
Hayami will be cap-ti-va-ted.
Well, I really want a bouquet of roses, but...
that can't be helped, can it?
Here you go.
Hayami
Eh?
It's confession practice. Practice.
Je t'aime.
Tiamo.
I love you.
Whatever it is, just say it.
Je....
I can't do it with you hanging around!
Well, that's true too. Then, I'll leave you to it.
Hayami-senpai.
I...
I've been thinking about Hayami...
No, no, no, no! You definitely can't do that!
What?
What if a forest fire breaks out here with candles?
The other day, a couple brought in fireworks.
No way... My romantic space..!
Here.
Uhm, then, are there any roses around here...
Of course they don't grow here.
T-then... how about a place to watch the beautiful stars,
or a place that is lit up... illumination...
Illumination...
Yes, there is. Illumination's sacred place.
- Hi, can we talk... - Ms. Hayami.
If you're free, I'd like you to gather branches for the bonfire at night.
Oh, I've already done that.
Then fish for dinner...
I did that too.
And the sleeping bags?
That too.
Shuffling of playing cards for the "Old maid" card game!
- That, too. - Then, then...
Uhh,
I'd like to talk to you.
I ask that you allow me to break this pledge.
I knew this was going to happen.
In other words, Ms. Hayami wants to make a move on Chihiro.
Does that mean you want to go out with him?
Well, of course, if Yamamoto-kun is okay with it...
That's obvious!
Sorry.
Then what if Chihiro says no?
Eh?
Aside from sharing a room...
Will you treat him the same as before at the company?
Well, that's...
You didn't think about that, did you?
You and Chihiro are not just a woman and a man.
You and Chihiro are senior and junior in the sales department.
As long as there is a hierarchical relationship at the company,
I don't want you to make a half-hearted move!
Well then, I guess this is the end of the conversation.
Huh?
It should probably be around here...
Huh?
"A supernova in the enka world! The sacred place of Irumine Shaun"
Enka is a Japanese music genre considered to resemble traditional Japanese music stylistically.
Irumine Shaun's...
Illumina...
No way!
"Illumination" is written in hiragana (i-ru-mi-ne-sho-n)
Illumination's sacred place
It's not illumination!
Eh~... What's that?
Ahh~... Seriously...
Who the heck is this Irumine Shaun?!
How was it?
I don't know, maybe today's not the day.
Maybe I wasn't thinking straight.
Ehh? That's strange.
What's wrong?
Chihiro hasn't come back from the woods.
His phone is disconnected too.
Eh?
I wonder if he's okay.
It's hard to find the way when it's dark.
What's wrong?
Have you seen him?
- Have you seen him? - No, I haven't seen him.
Excuse me, have you seen him?
No...
He's wearing a yellow-green jumper. Have you seen him?
I've contacted the management office.
If we don't find him, maybe we should call the police or fire department.
Oh, thanks, Kimi.
Ms. Hayami, please wait here, it's dangerous after dark.
Oh, no, I'll look for him too.
I promised you I'd protect Yamamoto-kun, didn't I?
I care about your brother as much as you do.
I will protect your brother no matter what happens.
Even if I break my pledge,
I don't want those words to be a lie.
All right, then. Hayami, you take that side.
Yes!
- Excuse me. - Oh, hello.
Have you seen this man?
Ah, it's him...
Here.
Yamamoto-kun!
If I were Yamamoto-kun...
Who the heck is this Irumine Shaun?!
Ouch.
Senpai!
Yamamoto-kun!
Are you okay? I mean, why are you here?
That's my line. We've been looking all over for you!
I think I sprained my foot when I fell.
I was thinking of moving after a short rest...
Thank goodness you're okay.
Chihiro!
Chihiro! Chihiro...
Brother, there...
Hey Kaoru.
Chihiro's laughing because he's tied to someone other than us.
Have you seen such a happy smile like that since he was 6 years old?
Don't tell me Chihiro is... about Hayami...
That's right.
Oh, no...
Then that means I... I...
I've been interfering, haven't I?
That's right!
Why doesn't this bug repellent work on interfering bugs?
I'm the only interfering bug here...
Uhm, Kaoru was calling for you.
Ms. Hayami, do you have the pledge now?
Yes, I do.
Here you go.
What?
- Are you sure? - Yes.
In fact, I'd like to burn myself.
This interfering bug should fly into the fire.
- Ms. Hayami! - Yes, sir.
Please take care of Chihiro, again.
But, uhm...
I'd like to start by getting Yamamoto-kun to notice me.
No, no.
He's already looking closely...
at you.
Okay, I'm going to take a bath.
What am I doing...
Ah, there you are, Yamamoto-kun.
Oh, senpai.
How's your leg?
Ah, it's much better after I iced it.
I see. You should go to the hospital when you get back.
Okay.
I mean, I'm sorry.
Hm?
No, it's your birthday, and I put you through all this trouble.
It's okay, as long as Yamamoto-kun's okay.
Uhm...
I know it's really not cool to do this, but...
Happy birthday.
I found it at the bottom of the cliff.
Thank you.
If I knew this was going to happen, I should've prepared a present for you!
Ahh, I'll buy it when I get back to Tokyo!
No, if you want, I can buy it right here, on the Internet.
- Right away! - Hmm... But...
I think I already have enough.
Eh?
What matters to me,
is that despite your circumstances,
you were still thinking about me.
That sentiment is the best present I could get.
Is it okay? Just like that.
Yeah.
It's good.
Uhm...
It's getting a little cold.
I think I'll go buy something warm from the vending machine.
What do you want?
Ah...
Well then... sweet red-bean soup? If they have it.
Sweet red-bean soup, right? Got it.
Calm down...
Today isn't the time for confessions or anything like that.
Oh my god, earlier...
I really like you too much.
Sorry, as expected, there's no sweet red-bean soup this time of year...
Ah~...! Seriously! Come on~!
You like sweet red-bean soup that much?
Then I'll go see if there's another place...
Oh, that's not it! It's not the sweet red-bean soup...
It's about you, senpai.
I may be your wife,
but I also want to be your boyfriend.
Always.
Come on!
I was going to confess my feelings to you,
but I stupidly started to talk to myself.
What the heck...
I'm sorry, I don't want to bother you, it's okay.
Uhm, please pretend this never happened.
Senpai?
One...
100 million yen.
What?
What I feel now...
the closest I can think of is winning the 100 million yen lottery.
"Is this for real?" and these feelings...
this rush of emotions...
I'm also worried that my current life will change...
So... what do you mean?
I mean...
I'm too happy and I'm panicking.
Too happy?
Oh, that's right.
I like Yamamoto-kun too.
Eh?
Really? Eh? You're kidding, right? Eh?
Is this a dream? Eh?
You doubt me like that? I thought it was pretty obvious.
No, it's because you said it so casually..
You were the one who casually confessed first, weren't you?
Well... that's true, but...
But in other words, this is what it is, isn't it?
A mutual love?
Haha, somehow, it just doesn't seem right at all...
Yamamoto-kun?
Somehow...
I'm getting happier by the minute...
Senpai...
I love you!
Yeah. Me too.
But there's still that thing.
Even if we go out, it doesn't seem like things will change.
No, of course it would.
- What? - Because...
There are lots of things you can't do if you're not together.
Well...
Senpai...
Yes...
♪ I'm so excited! ♪
♪ My heart is a hearty daikon ♪
♪ I can't get out of this little thing. ♪
♪ I'm so excited! ♪
Daikon Spirit
Irumine Shaun
"Irumine Shaun" is a fictional Enka singer and created for the purpose of the pun. The actor in the picture is Yoichi Nukumizu
♪ I'm so excited! ♪
I'm going back today for the time being.
Yeah.
But I'll drink this before I go back.
Here.
I see...
Well then, be careful, it's dark around here.
Yamamoto-kun, you too.
See you.
Cute~!
To Ms. Hayami, Happy Birthday
Let's show it to Yamamoto-kun right away.
No!!
What's going on?
Yamamoto and Hayami...
"I'm going out with my senpai!"
Well... right?
Wishing you and Yamamoto-kun lasting happiness
Why... why, Hayami?
With that pervert...
- Pervert? - I told you!
He's not the nice guy you think he is!
Even when he ran away from home and I let him stay over...
What? Yamamoto was staying at Ms. Akamine's house?
I had no choice!
Not that I was affected by his techniques.
What technique?
What he couldn't do with Hayami, he did this, and he did that
and got really excited in my bed!
Excited in bed....
That's terrible...
It's too much, Yamamoto!