She's got two rounds on you.
Round 3!
[Round 3 - Time remaining: 1:59]
Good going.
Around! Get around her!
Steady! Remember your drills!
Doing good.
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Down!
One...
Two... Three...
[Valkyrie 2024]
How did I get here again?
You look absolutely beautiful.
Your husband will fall for you all over again. [One and a half years ago]
I wonder...
After your bangs have set, we'll be running one final rehearsal.
Great, thank you.
- Come in. - Excuse me.
Ms. Endo.
Is the groom-to-be here with you?
No, I haven't seen him.
I hoped to run through our scripts with him...
I'll try calling him.
Thank you.
[Mamoru Terayama]
If you could give me one moment...
Of course.
Mamoru?
This individual cannot answer at this time.
He's not picking up.
He's... gone?
[Don't come looking for me. Let's break up.]
What?
So sorry!
[HAPPY WEDDING]
But why? Why?
[HAPPY WEDDING]
Why?
Has anyone seen Mamoru?
What?
I saw him walking toward the parking lot.
The parking lot...
[Welcome to our Wedding - Mamoru and Hokomi, April 5th, 2023]
I can't believe my dear Hokomi is finally holding a wedding.
As the bride's mom, does this make you sentimental, Grandma?
I'll find myself a good man today.
So true.
- Right? - Why am I not surprised?
Why?
Where did he go?
Hokomi? Everything okay?
I'm sorry, what's going on?
Where is he?
Don't worry, I called a taxi.
What do you mean, "Let's break up"?
Hey.
Hello? Mamotan?
Are you there?
Hello? Mamotan?
- Are you sure you'll manage? - Anyway, that's that.
HOLD IT!
Ouch...
Are you for real?
Please leave, immediately.
- Hurry. - Wait!
Wait! Wait up!
Yikes.
Please shake her off.
Wait!
He left.
He actually left.
I thought Hokomi finally hit the jackpot, but he's a scumbag, too.
He fooled us all.
I guess our luck with men just runs in the Sato blood.
I had faith in Hokomi, too.
I wish he would have run off after they got married.
Us sisters could have been divorcee-twins.
You're right!
Seriously?
I didn't realize that could actually happen.
All right, I'll pass it on.
I'm truly sorry. We'll call for you both again.
Roger that.
- There you are, Kairi. - Hey.
Seems like the wedding got canceled.
I assumed.
Huh?
I got myself a real interesting shot.
Look.
What's going on here?
I can't believe you took pictures.
But this is art.
So it is.
- See? - Amazing.
I apologize for the mess we caused, despite inviting you all to the wedding.
It's all right.
That sort of stuff... happens?
Yes, well, it happens.
Hang in there? Is probably not the right thing to say, but... Well...
Hang in there.
Right then, back to it.
Hokomi!
The whole office is talking about you right now.
I'm not surprised.
I can't believe Mr. Mamoru.
Who would've thought he was a scumbag?
Have you been able to contact him?
Not yet.
In any case, I'm on your side.
- See you later for lunch? - Yeah...
What? That day?
Yeah. I heard it was really awkward afterward.
This sounds like the plot for a drama.
Apparently, people from our department helped pull it off.
Notice how everyone's stiff today?
- You're right. - Yikes, she's coming.
I would've taken the day off.
Same. She's something else.
[Tourism Division]
You're the talk of the town, Ms. Hokomi.
I knew wedding ceremonies weren't worth the money.
Worth the...
Sato.
Got a minute?
Mr. Oba...
I'm truly sorry for all the fuss with the ceremony.
You really did me a number.
I even bought a new suit for the occasion.
I was ready to rock in that pink, sparkly, outfit.
I really hoped that joke would land...
You faring all right?
If I had to be completely honest...
No, I am not.
I suppose not.
Maybe this will cheer you up a bit.
Chocolate!
Since your wedding diet is over. Eat up.
How considerate.
I'd expect nothing less from the mayor's favorite.
Truly our department's shining star.
Right, I'm the mayor's— Hey!
You're making fun of me, aren't you?
Woah, that's good. The inside's sort of gooey, too.
Why do you look like you're having a blast?
No real reason.
[Sanno Bar and Eatery Alleyway]
[Closed]
[Sato]
Your place with Mamoru had its contract terminated?
Yeah. Only my stuff was left there.
So?
I came back.
No way. There is no way we can fit three people in this tiny room.
Mimi and I already claimed this space six months ago.
Mommy needed a place after the divorce.
You didn't need to mention that.
But this has been my room ever since you left at 18.
You weren't using it for three years, dear elder sister of mine.
Now, it's our room. Isn't that right, Mimi?
Exactly.
- Hokomi! Welcome home. - Huh?
- Mom, you knew? You could've told us. - Sorry!
- I forgot. - Seriously?
Sayami, grab the laundry, will you?
I'm against this new arrangement.
Mommy, don't blame Hokomi. She's gone through a lot.
Mimi, you're too kind to her.
Of course I'm being kind, Mommy.
Look at her.
Her groom left her at the altar and chased her out of their apartment.
How can you not feel bad for her?
Ugh, fine. But you're on dish duty now.
Laundry, too.
Yes, ma'am.
Mimi, let's put those books away.
Okay.
♪ If that's the price to pay for a dream ♪ [Bar Akemi]
♪ Then it's quite the bang for your buck ♪
♪ Pull your bow taut ♪
♪ And aim for the heart ♪
♪ I'm not letting you out of sight ♪
♪ Ready, steady, aim... ♪
♪ And shoot! ♪
What color was it today?
Red. Definitely red.
For good luck?
Yeah, for us.
I'm a first-timer, and I'm already hooked!
You all can't get enough of that stuff, huh?
Just remember, our bar...
is all about the risqué!
Hokomi, the dishes are over there.
Yes, ma'am.
Hokomi's back?
Yup! Her groom-to-be left her, right at the altar.
Mom!
Aw, it's nothing to be ashamed of, sweetie.
Own it, "like a medal of honor".
How is Hokomi even related to you both?
Her personality's totally different.
Big Sis has always been the serious one.
She was good with numbers and even went to grad school for physics.
She was practically set for life.
In fact, she's so different,
I thought we might even have different fathers.
Goodness me... Was it that obvious?
Just kidding!
- Just kidding. - That is not funny!
I only wanted
to establish a normal family for myself.
Hang in there, Hokomi.
For as long as I've known, I've never had a father.
My mother, on the other hand, has dated countless men over the course of my life.
I'm in a bind this month. Can you lend me a hundred thousand?
Please, Akemi?
Again?
Fine, fine.
There.
Thank you.
- I love you, Akemi. - I love you, too!
We never saw that man ever again.
What is this I found in your shirt pocket? You cheater!
You're making my ears ring.
Don't get worked up over it.
As for this man?
Same as the rest.
I swore I would never become like my mother.
That I wouldn't be duped by some scumbag.
But look where I am now...
Ouch.
Ow...
Too cramped!
What has all my effort even amounted to?
I've been losing out my whole life.
Unfortunately, because it was the day of your ceremony, [Receipt]
we must charge you the amount in full. [Amount due: ¥3,025,310]
Well, truth be told, I haven't been able to reach Mamoru.
He's been radio silent.
I understand your situation is less than ideal.
However, our rules state you must make the full payment by today.
May we perhaps charge the entire bill to you for now, Ms. Sato?
The entire bill...
Thank you for your patience.
I have verified your payment.
Here is your receipt.
Thank you.
This may not sound sincere coming from me,
but I truly hope for the best, Ms. Hokomi.
Ms. Endo...
Then if you'll excuse me.
Why do I have to pay his share?
Excuse me, you dropped this.
Thank you.
Huh?
What? Why?
Oh, it's you.
This is you, isn't it?
Why...
I just happened to pass by.
I was to be the photographer at your wedding.
Your incident surprised me though, really.
Right...
It's a great shot, isn't it?
I'd even call it funny.
"Funny"?
Here, it's all yours.
No thank you.
So, what are you going to do?
Pardon?
Are you going to have him fork the money?
How do you...
I overheard your discussion earlier.
Well, I'm not sure.
I certainly won't pester his family or storm his office about it though.
You're going to care about stuff like that, after all he's done?
What?
I see.
You're doomed to always be the loser.
I'll get it back.
I don't care who I have to pester or where I have to go.
I will get my money back.
Then I might be able to help.
Give me your phone.
Why?
If things work out, I'll call.
[Hanegi's Boxing Gym]
[Say goodbye to your losing streak!]
I see.
You're doomed to always be the loser.
If I had taken lessons,
could I have landed a punch on him?
Hey, you there. Miss.
You're interested in boxing?
Yes? I mean—
Then come on in and watch.
- Sir, are you ready? - No, I was—
I'll be right there.
Our entrance is out front.
- We're on the third floor, all right? - But, sir...
Great.
Huh?
Go, go, go!
[Hanegi's Boxing Gym]
Perfect.
Throw another punch for me.
Looking good!
Give me another!
Arms up!
You got it!
Go, go, go!
Put some grit into it!
Not enough, give me more!
Who are you?
Um...
I came to watch.
If I may ask, how long does it take to learn a punch?
- Is that a beginner move? - Do you underestimate boxing?
- What? - Learning to punch requires arduous training and reps.
Only then can you swing at a sandbag.
This sport isn't something you pick up as a hobby.
Sorry to keep you, Miss.
- Here's your— - Never mind. I'm sorry.
Wait, what? Why?
Hey, Miss...
Yui, you scared another one off, didn't you? I know you did.
You know I hate people like her.
I want people enrolling here with intent, not on a whim.
Could you at least think about the future of this gym? Please?
[Blonde Photographer]
[Sannokoji Restaurant Street]
Hello?
What?
Over here.
Sorry for bothering you. Thank you for reaching out.
I found your ¥150,000, Hokko.
Pardon?
- "Hokko"? - For "Hokomi Sato".
Or Hokko, for short.
Am I correct to assume you work here?
Only as a part-timer.
I knew I recognized your fiancé, though. He's a regular of ours.
- So that's how you... - Exactly.
They're our only customers right now, so here.
I'll leave it like that for a while. [Closed]
How about this resort?
The room comes with an outdoor bath.
Sounds naughty.
And what's so wrong with that? Let's book a room.
- Maybe. - It'll be worth it, I promise.
Oh, wow!
Right? What a view.
We need to talk.
Hokomi...
Let's go.
Wait!
Sorry, I'll catch up later.
Thank you, come again.
Why did you leave?
You could've said something.
You already sent out the invitations. I couldn't find the right time.
What changed your mind?
For one, you're boring.
I also fell in love with someone else.
But the real kicker?
You kept quiet about your mother and her business.
You didn't tell me until after I proposed.
And that turned me off about our marriage altogether.
If you've heard enough, move.
What's your deal?
I just think these pictures would do numbers if I sent them to your boss.
See?
Delete that.
You bastard!
I said, delete it—
Ouch!
Have you ever thought about how your fiancée felt, abandoned at her own wedding?
Do you realize how much you've hurt her?
You might as well pay for the whole ceremony, as if that could compensate.
And while I'm at it, a person is never defined by their parents.
Her family has nothing to do with her own circumstances.
Thank you for everything.
Without your help, I wouldn't have secured his share of the bill.
The pleasure's mine. It was a fun spectacle.
Do you have experience in boxing?
Why ask?
Your stance from earlier.
No, I don't.
I was just copying what I've seen.
I see.
Excuse me.
Please allow me to thank you somehow.
It's fine.
No, I insist.
Let me thank you.
Then, could you treat me to dinner?
We're here.
Here? Will this suffice?
[Chankichi Ramen]
Gramps, two soy sauce tonkotsu, with extra garlic.
Extra garlic, coming right up.
Extra garlic...
Not a fan of garlic?
No, I don't mind. It's just...
Well...
Let me guess. You were imagining what might come after?
Huh?
No, no. I was not.
Not even remotely so...
Yum!
Garlic is the best.
You really seem to savor your meals, huh?
I'm told it's a quirk of mine.
[Chankichi Ramen]
You've got something.
Thank you.
I hope I got it.
You did not.
Turn this way.
There.
I'll wash that for you.
- It's fine. - No, really.
I insist.
- If you say so. - Yes.
Say...
If you wouldn't mind, could I ask for your name?
It's Kairi.
Mr. Kairi, then.
Hey, come join me for one more thing after this.
Huh?
I knew it was impossible...
Do you want it that badly?
I'm just a bit frustrated.
I've never won anything from a crane game before.
Well...
I'm okay at crane games, if you'd like some assistance.
Really?
I actually stop by this arcade often.
Let's see...
If the center of gravity is over there,
the operating point would be here.
Hokko. Hokko?
Okay, let's rotate it.
- There. - Huh?
Please aim for the edge of the plush.
Instead of grabbing it, try rotating it.
This pink one?
Yes, that one.
Here?
Two more centimeters along the X-axis.
- X? - Horizontally.
Horizontally? Like this?
Great... and stop!
Too far!
Negative five along the Y-axis.
- Negative five? - Toward you.
Toward me...
A little more, there!
Here?
- Yes! - Hokko, you're a genius!
That's the first time I got something.
Holy cow.
Sorry.
Anyway, I'm glad it worked.
Here.
You don't need one?
We match.
Oh, umm—
My proposal went through?
It's one of the finalists for our local government's 80th anniversary celebration.
Make sure you really sell it with your presentation.
Yes ,sir.
Good for you.
Hope your project gets chosen.
Yeah.
Here. Thank you again for lending it to me.
You didn't need to rush, but I appreciate it.
Want something to drink?
I'm not very used to these sorts of bars.
Could I have your recommendation?
Okay.
It's beautiful.
What sort of cocktail is this?
That's called a "Blue Moon".
A Blue Moon...
As blue as the name implies.
I'll give it a sip.
That's delicious.
Why Blue Moon?
Look it up.
Cocktails have certain meanings to them.
Thank you for the drink.
It was absolutely delicious.
I'm glad to hear it.
Could I come by again?
You're always welcome.
It's a bar, after all.
Well then, good night.
Good night.
"Blue Moon".
"Cocktail, meaning".
[The Blue Moon signifies either "A Miracle" or "Unrequited Love"]
Huh? ["A Miracle" or "Unrequited Love"]
Which one?
[Project Goals - the four R's for Kawasaki] [Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Renovate]
Welcome. What'll it be today?
I'll have an "Aurora," please.
So, you studied.
How very like you, Hokko.
- It means, "A chance..." - "A chance encounter."
- Yes, exactly. - One moment.
Cocktails are so interesting.
I might just get hooked on them.
Come on, Kairi. Share a drink with us.
- Just for the night. - Yeah.
We'll treat you.
Just don't tell the boss I did.
Yes!
You're the best, Kairi!
So, what will you have?
- Wait, I'll guess. - Aw, I wanted to.
A high ball?
Bingo.
I knew it!
- He never drinks anything else. - Right?
Kairi, do you make a killer high ball or something?
Hokko.
I'm so sorry!
Was I asleep?
Your project's wiping you out.
I can't believe myself...
I'll head out immediately.
Could you wait a minute?
Huh?
I'll walk you home.
The moon's out tonight.
You like the moon?
Huh? Oh... I do.
Why?
You know how the moon follows you wherever you go?
I like to imagine it will always be there for me.
I see.
You're a hard worker, Hokko.
What?
I can tell from watching you.
You take things as they are, both the good and the bad.
And still you try. To persevere on your own.
You even hope the moon will be your cheerleader.
Ever since I was young,
Your mom's a scumbag magnet!
I often found solace in the moon
when I had a bad day, and couldn't bring myself to go home.
I'm sorry. That was a bit dark.
Mr. Kairi?
I knew it.
Pardon?
You're not like any girl I've met before.
No, no, no. This is moving way too fast.
Sato.
Sato?
1,500? Stop the copier.
Sato. Sato?
- Yes, is everything all right? - My question exactly.
Huh?
Boss.
[Sayami: Hey, I can't get in contact with Mom. Know where she is?]
[Nope. I'm sure she'll be back eventually.]
[Kawasaki City 80th Anniversary - The Four R's of Kawasaki]
[Sayami: The alcohol distributer is here, and she's still not home.]
Excuse me.
- Could I make a call? - Sure.
Mom?
Where are you? Sayami's getting worried.
What do I do?
About what?
Are you crying?
Where are you right now?
I don't know.
I can't help if you don't know.
But I just don't know.
What's around you?
- Tell me what you see- - Kazuya dumped me.
Mom? Mom?
What happened?
Is your mother all right?
Just the same fuss as usual.
I can't be there for her. Not now.
Go.
I'll explain the situation to Kuramochi. You'll have another chance.
But you only have one mother.
Thank you.
Sayami?
Sayami...
Why are you crying, too?
I was just dumped.
What?
I was dumped!
I came to get Mom, and I was dumped over the phone!
Where's Mom?
This is what always ends up happening.
I wish I could depend on someone.
I want to cry, too.
[Kanato Oba: Don't worry, we've got you covered. Cheer up, yeah?]
I miss you.
Hokko?
Mr. Kairi?
How? Why?
I'm just as surprised as you are.
Let's call it a miracle.
The moon isn't visible tonight.
Looks like it.
You're allowed to cry, you know.
I'll be the moon you need.
Hokko.
I'm so glad I found someone like Mr. Kairi.
Maybe he's the one.
Kairi spotted!
God, there wasn't a single decent guy at the bar tonight.
You're like my one saving grace of the night.
Who's this?
Another girl?
You don't know?
Yeah, you do look a bit sincere.
Here, I'll tell you.
Kairi belongs to no one.
But plenty of girls misunderstand.
And you're one of them.
Shino.
Here, you need to sober up.
Aw, you're so sweet, Kairi.
- Night! - Night.
Bye-bye!
What just happened?
Hello?
The gig's up earlier than I thought.
Wait, what?
What's going on?
- Please explain. - Sure.
I hoped you'd use that sweet fiancé money and put it right into my pockets.
What about all your encouragement?
Did you toy with my feelings?
"Feelings"?
Yes. I was happy to be with you.
But you don't know a thing about who I really am.
I'm surprised you could kiss a guy like that.
Scumbag.
You're an absolute scumbag!
I know.
Bye.
You okay?
Wow, you really are hilarious.
I've never met a girl like you before.
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♫ "Let's kiss so hard that it hurts" ♫
♫ I love the way you ran away ♫
[Private Rooms for Relaxation!] ♫ With a special way of loving ♫
[Korean Food - Chinese Food] ♫ With a special way of loving ♫
♫ that clears even the distorted vision (three, two, one) ♫
[No Unauthorized Personnel Allowed]
♫ For example, a huge conspiracy, or even someone's sneeze, uh-ha ♫
[iyashi-awa Massage Parlor] ♫ If the world were to end tonight, I'd give you the last bite ♫
♫ Yeah, most of the time it's easy for everyone ♫
♫ Righteousness doesn't heal all wounds (it doesn't heal them) ♫
♫ Just give me one smile ♫
♫ Just that is enough to do wicked things, do wicked things ♫
♫ (One, two, three, five, six, seven, eight, nine) ♫
♫ "Let's kiss so hard that it hurts" ♫
[Hanegi's Boxing Gym] ♫ "Let's kiss so hard that it hurts" ♫
- Nice jab. - Stay balanced.
♫ I don't think I'll get any sympathy ♫
♫ With the end credits covered in wounds ♫
I'd like to sign up.
♫ Let's kiss forever, so hard that it hurts ♫
♫ Na-na-na-na-na, na-na-na-na ♫
I...
I want to punch that scumbag!
[I Wanna Punch that Scumbag!] [ROUND 1]
I was tailing you all day today. [Next, on #ThatScumbag]
I'll be looking forward to that punch of yours, Hokko. [Overthrow the scumbag!]
He is absolutely infuriating! [Overthrow the scumbag!]
If you can't jump 500 times in a row in two weeks, you can't enroll. [A trial from the get-go?]
I swear I'll punch that guy.
Don't get caught up in his business.