03x09 - The End of the Moratorium

[bunniefuu]

Do you like me?

Um, well...

I like you, Haida.

RAGE

Hey.

So, you couldn't tell her
you like her, huh?

Yeah.

She probably found Retsuko's handkerchief
on the sink, worked out she'd been there,

and was deeply hurt.

This is a red card right here.

This is the result of you flip-flopping
over your feelings for Retsuko.

I don't know what to say.

Don't you think a red card is a bit harsh?

Huh, what are you doing here?

Love Police, reporting for duty.

I think he's fine,
although he does deserve a yellow card.

Wait, Inui said the same thing.

"It's fine for now."

Inui said that?
What's that supposed to mean?

In other words,

it's a tricky situation in which
neither knows where the other stands.

It's one step
before an official relationship.

PROVISIONAL CONTRACT

However, the time
just before becoming official

is the most enjoyable of all,

full of hopes for the future
and the essence of love!

-Get it?
-No.

You wouldn't.

While savoring these sweet moments,
Inui was proactive and took charge,

leading you to the next stage.

Wait, she led me?

Did you think you were leading?

I did.

I bet you did.

Now we get to your half-hearted behavior.

Inui thinks, "Geez, he's hopeless.
I'm not getting anywhere."

So she changed her plans
and threw a straight ball.

"Do you like me?"
There. That's where we are.

Do you understand what that means?

Huh... It means she's fed up
with Haida, right?

Wrong.

She wants to be with Haida no matter what.

Aw, Inui is so adorable!

Do you understand?

Why are you asking me?

-How did I do?
-So good!

-How was that?
-So good!

Shut up!

You're disturbing the neighbors. Be quiet.

But we were only having
a death voice battle.

That's all.

"Death voice"? What's that?

-You don't know?
-Lame.

This is death voice. See?

Super cute, right?

We're practicing
what we learned from this video.

She's being secretive about it,
but she's obviously from OTM.

I think we're the only ones in Saitama
that have picked up on it.

What's this OTM thing?

-You don't know?
-Lame.

They're only
the sickest idol group around right now!

In a dark underground
Cut off from all light

Covering up the wound
That’s been gouged at

Everyone must go on up a lonely path
Of being different

Go where that voice reaches someone

Even if the light
Is just a little blinding

I’ll show you a word that is different
From all that you know

Hear my prayers, grant my desires
I promise I won’t be a spoiled brat

Let me be that one speck of a miracle

You knew?

ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT

Both of my daughters share
a rather peculiar hobby.

Recently, they've become hooked
on underground idols.

They seem to be fans of yours.





That will be 1,139 yen.

Manaka.

Yes?

It's been a while,
but I took a look at OTM's account today.

You've gained a lot of followers.

You seem rather popular.

Yeah, fortunately.

So does that mean

you're going to quit
once you can make a living being an idol?

Well, we've still got a long way to go
before that happens.

Oh? So you'll stay on here then?

Yeah.

But there will come a time
when you have to choose.

I suppose so.

You can go on break now.
I have to place some orders.

All right.

I'm going on break, then.

ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT

Huh?

Debt?

Yes.

How much?

I owed 200,000 yen to the driver I hit.

But it's a lot less now.

You should consult me
about these things when they happen.

I'm sorry.

I'll cover it for you.

How much is left?

What? Uh...

You can't quit
because you owe him money, right?

Isn't it better to pay it off
and quit as soon as possible?

How much?

It's just...

Resolving my money problem
won't really change anything.

What?

They're my friends, and we're doing
our best to achieve our dreams.

Look, let's not get the wrong idea here.

This is a company.

I don't know a thing about your friends
and I don't care to.

Which is your main job?

My accounting job at this company.

And is falling asleep at work
part of your main job?

Quit acting like a spoiled brat.

I bet you're enjoying life right now.

You may feel reborn
after finding a new place to fit in,

but you have nowhere to run.

Debts pile up before you know it

and debt collectors will come knocking.

Will you be able to handle that?

You'll have to make a choice eventually.
What will you do then?

I...

When the time comes, I'll...

MANAKA

Hey, what are you doing?
We aren't finished here.

When the time comes,
I'll give you my two weeks.

Hey, wait.

Please excuse me.
I have a private matter to attend to.

Hey, manager?

Have you seen the OTM account?

You mean our official account?

I saw it this morning.
I updated our concert information.

Not the official one, the fake one.

You remember that fake account, right?

Ah, right, yes.

Hurry up and check it out.

Sorry, got to go. A customer came in.

MANAKA, MIGGY, HIDARIN.
A TRIO BASED IN TOKYO!

Hey.

Hey.

The curry from the other day
was delicious.

Did you put it in the fridge
after it cooled down?

Yeah, I did.

Good.

About the other day... I'm sorry.

I think it's just a timing problem.

It happens sometimes. It is what it is.

I'm also to blame for not being clear.

The girl who came to your place is
from Accounting, isn't she?

I'm sorry, I acted like a child.

I'll think it over carefully.

Please do.

And try to be quick.

I've asked for it to be deleted.

However,

it's best to assume people
will figure out your address.

What do you mean?

People with nothing better to do might
find your address and post it online.

What's more, the person
who took the photo already knows it.

Right.

But I have an auto-lock,
so I'll be fine as long as I'm careful.

They're probably just an avid fan
and don't mean to be malicious.

Not a chance!
They're a hella nasty sleazebag!

-Language, Manaka.
-Language, Manaka.

Harassment. Stalkers.

Some outrageous things
have been done to idols.

It may be uncomfortable, but--

I'm fine.

Huh?

This isn't a big deal.

This is where I'm meant to be.

Okay, please step back.

Please follow our instructions
and do not rush.

Follow the rules and shake hands in order!

You gave me the will to live!

Thank you.

Oh my gosh, I just love you so much.
I can't believe it!

Thank you for your support.

The people who come here

are genuinely happy
to shake hands with me.

They look at me
with sparkles in their eyes.

Every single one of them
is so warmhearted.



A hundred?

Um, one handshake ticket
gives you three seconds, so...



Wow, that's a lot.

I'm a big fan of yours.

Oh, um... Thank you very much.

Miss Aggretsuko?

Yes?

You're not as aggressive
as people say, are you?

Excuse me?

Well...

Your music isn't very novel
and your lyrics are unintelligible.

To be honest,
what you've mistaken for expression,

I don't believe merits much comment.

If I may be so bold, I believe
that you are simply pining for attention.

You're a simpleton and a letdown.
A paltry piece of trash.

You're a bloodsucking machine
that extorts money from fans,

and an arrogant hag who thinks she gives
her fans dreams and the will to live.

As a fan, I cannot help but feel pity.

Only 30 seconds?

Five minutes is a long time, isn't it?