02x08 - Coworkers

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Grand Blue Dreaming Season 2

Er... I take it you two are acquainted?

Boss, I'll handle his training.

Huh?

Do I have your approval?

I mean, I don't mind,

but he certainly seems to.

He'll be fine!

You're glad to have me
show you the ropes, right?

Not in the least.

You're glad, aren't you?

Berry much zo.

You can let me handle this, Boss.

O-Okay.

Play nice, you two.

Got it!

You're not going anywhere.

Yes, ma'am.

You may call me Sakurako-sama.

"Sakurako-sama"?
Shouldn't I use your last name?

I happen to hate mine.

But why?

Busujima

Oh, Busujima?

Who're you calling the back side of a bus?

Sensitive, much?

Why let that bother you?

It just does, okay?

But come on...

Who in their right mind would call you ugly?

Huh...

What is it?

Nothing. Well, you make a good point.

If anyone says you have
an ugly face, just tell them...

that you have a far uglier personality.

So, what am I calling you?

On second thought,
I don't want you using my first name.

Very well. You have
permission to use my last name.

Roger that. Busujima-san it is, then.

That's Busujima-sama to you.

Oh, we're still doing that?

If you'd been hot enough for my liking,
you could've called me whatever you wanted.

Yeah, yeah, sorry I'm not hot.

You sure care a lot about appearances, though.

Of course I do. I'm only interested
in hot boys and designer goods.

Okay, let's get to your training.

Yes, Buslu... Busujima-sama.

Were you just about to say something insulting?

Perish the thought.

Receiving customers

Receiving customers

Your first lesson is on how to
receive and guide customers.

Pretend that I'm a customer.
Show me what you can do.

Roger that.

Welcome.

Table for one?

Why'd you strip?

I thought it'd be rude to greet
a customer in a wet shirt.

Put this on and continue.

Understood.

Table for one?

Isn't that obvious?

This way, please.

Here's some water.

Okay.

Why'd you try to light it on fire?

I thought I should prove
that it's actually water.

You haven't got a clue!
You don't even have the basics down!

The basics?

The foundation of customer
service is a pleasant smile!

Smile!!

Oho?

And yours is creepy as hell.

You picking a fight, b*tch?

Welcome!

Now you try.

Smile!!

As you wish.

Welcome!

Sorry, I had it all wrong.

How so?

I said it was your smile,
but the issue runs deeper.

It's your whole face that's creepy as hell.

I'm this close to snapping for real, you hear?

Is it really that bad?

Hate to break it, but it's worse than puke.

You seemed perfectly happy to.

And leave my face outta this!
It's not relevant!

It totally is! Having to deal
with an uggo ruins my mojo.

Now listen here, you stupid b*tch...

What's this? Feel free
to prove me wrong! You can't!

I don't wanna hear it from the loser
who got rejected by Kohei.

Busujima-san?

How's Kitahara-kun doing?

Good. Keep it up for another half an hour.

That cruel b*tch...

You dropped it, you clean it.

Any other guy would've quit by now!

Let me help.

Huh? You are...

I'm Naomi Otoya on kitchen duty.
It's nice to meet you.

Hello. And I'm...

Kitahara-san, right? You started today?

Yes, sir. That's me.

No need to be so polite.
I'm younger than you.

You are? You're in high school, then?

Yep. Anyway, I'm really glad.

What about?

That our new hire seems to be a nice person.

Huh?

Glad to be working with you, Kitahara-san.

First Introductions [Past]

First Introductions [Present]

Uh, Kitahara-san?

It feels like I'm gazing at the shining sun.

Uh, we're indoors, though?

Done with the cleanup yet, maggot?

Whatcha lookin' at?

Man, a scumbag's face is the perfect
cure for bedazzled eyes.

You got a death wish?

Hello there, Sakurako-san.

Huh? Naomi-kun?

Wait, were you helping him clean up?

Yes. I happened to be on break.

Oh, really? You're so nice.

Don't cause him problems, as*h*le.

Meanwhile, you're not so nice, Busujima-sama.

"Busujima-sama?"

This broad ordered me to call her that.

Kitahara-kun insisted on it.

I wish he'd just call me
"Busujima-san" instead.

But didn't you say you disliked your last name?

Oh, right!

You should call me Sakurako too, Kitahara-kun.

O-Okay?

But go back to Busujima-sama when we're alone.

I'm actually starting to respect
your scumminess.

Oh, right.

You're both on break soon, right?

I'll go make your staff meals.

Huh? But...

Aren't you on break too?

Yeah, but I can keep going.

Just give me a minute.

He's such a good kid.

Isn't he just?

And he's super hot!

True.

Hey, correct me if I'm wrong here...

What?

You going after Otoya-kun?

Is that a problem?

Well, the problem is...

There's an insurmountable character gap.

Wha?!

Don't do it. You're out of your league.

Listen, I'm serious about him!

Are you?

So if you get in my way...

What, you'll bully me even more? Bring it.

I'll k*ll you dead.

So that's the deal.

Wh-What is?

Gotta make sure you don't get any
funny ideas, so I'll show... you... hell!

Is your work that hard?

In many ways.

It's tiring and embarrassing...

Huh?

Embarrassing?

Whoa, it's time to go.

See you later.

Okay, take care.

Something seems off.

What kinda job did he even get?

He said it was just a regular diner.

Say, Azusa.

Hm?

Could you please go check on him?
I don't want anything bad happening to him.

Okay, you got it.

You two wanna come?

Yeah, I'll go.

Welco... meh?!

We're here to see you, Iori.

What was that "meh" for?!

Is it just you three?

Yeah, why?

Then I'll show to your table, uh...

my beautiful mademoiselles.

I-Iori?

The heck was that?

Don't! It's embarrassing enough already!

But I was told all-female groups
are greeted this way!

Welcome. This way, please.

Busujima!

You as*h*le!

Did you seriously say all that?

You're such an idiot!

Iori's life seems like fun wherever he goes.

Kitahara-san?

Yeah?

You're getting the hang of this.

Thankfully. Would've been sooner if I had
a someone else onboarding me.

Poison

Mwahahaha

Mwahahaha!

Do you live alone?

Nah, I'm freeloading at my cousins'.

Oh, yeah?

Whatcha talking about, Naomi-kun?

Kitahara-san's living situation.

Really?

What, you slumming it out on the streets?

I live in a building, thank you very much!

Huh? Don't you live in a park?

It's a diving shop by the sea!
It's called Grand Blue!

Diving? I don't get what's so good...

Kitahara-san, do you dive?!

Yeah, here and there.

Really?! Isn't it awesome?!

Wait, you too?

Yeah! Believe it or not, I'm president
of my school's diving club!

If you don't mind,
take me to that shop sometime!

Let's go diving together!

Sounds great.

When would be good?

Well, I'd have to check with the staff.

I'll go too

I'll go too.

Hell to the no!

Hell to the NO

I've been curious about diving, too!

Really?

Yeah! I've been wanting to give it a try!

Otoya-kun.

Coming!

Are you seriously coming?

It's a golden chance.

ooh-la-la

Show 'em my bikini bod, and any
high school boy would be head over heels!

Good morning!

Welcome to Grand Blue.

Iori's told us about you.

You're president of your diving club?

Yes, that's right.

Kitahara. Huddle.

Yes, ma'am.

What are those two bombshells doing here?

Lay off me! They've always been here!

Something the matter, you two?

No, not at all!

Let me warn you in advance.

What?

I'll k*ll you if Naomi-kun
falls for any of them!

How is that my fault?!

Whoa!

You got that?

Yeah, yeah!

Drop the mocking tone!

What's wrong, Kohei?

Not going inside?

Yeah, well, it's kinda hard to right now.

So, here are my coworkers.

I'm Naomi Otoya. Nice to meet you.

I'm Sakurako Busujima.
It's my first time diving!

Please show me the ropes!

What's up?

Why's he here?!

Oh, Kohei?

So he rejected you.
What's the big deal?

It's a very big deal!

I'm playing the "elegant and gentle
rich girl" in front of Naomi-kun!

The only part of that description
that matches you is "girl."

What do I do? Should I beat him up
until he loses his memories?

How elegant and gentle of you.

Meh, it'll be fine.

What makes you so sure?

The only thing he remembers of
that day is the voice actress concert.

Strangers!

There, there.

That pisses me off too.

If you insist, I'll beat him to death.

I don't dislike that nasty streak of yours.

What's up, Cakey?

Nothing. Just surprised those two get along.

You think? If anything,
it's those other two getting along.

Well, yeah, but you know how easy Chisa is.

Kotegawa, she says you're
easier than Kitahara is.

Okay, get changed into your swimwear.

Huh? You used to be scared of the water?

Oh... Yeah, somewhat.

Why'd you start diving, then?

Why? Well...

What's important is whether
you're interested or not.

Because I was interested, I guess.

Yeah?

How about you?

In my case, it was that.

PALAU
Where nature and the sea await you

The world of blue
Encounter the mystical

Palau?

Yeah.

I dove there when I was a kid,
and it blew my mind.

Wow.

Are you interested?

Palau, eh? I would like to go...

I gotta get better first, though.

You'll have to get your advanced license then.

Kitahara! One moment!

Sorry, let's talk about this some more later.

Hurry up!

What?

Tell me what you think, and be honest.

Well?

Hmm... 81 out of 100.

When did I ask you to rate me?!

Huh? Was I wrong?

That's not the point!

I'm not losing to them, am I?

Oh, that's what you meant.

You're getting destroyed.

Like heck I am!

Don't you get how wide the gap is?

I sure don't!

Then let me lay it out nice
and simple for you.

It's as wide as the gulf
between Otoya-kun and me.

Gah! I'm getting mercy rule'd
in the first inning!

I'm 45 kilometers behind in the marathon!

Can hardly call that a race.

Wow, Sakurako-san! You look
lovely in your swimwear!

Excuse me. Where's the restroom?

You're making a very punchable
face, Busujima-sama.

I see right through that girl's game.

What game?

Weren't you watching?

Hey, Iori...

What's wrong, love?

I changed into my swimsuit,
but this is so embarrassing.

I want you to see it before anyone else.

What an obvious schemer.

That's not what it looked like to me.

Otoya-kun.

Yes?

Sakurako wants you to help her.

Got it.

Huh...

What's up, Cakey?

You're on a first-name basis, huh?

Oh, you mean with her?

We have something more special
when we're alone, though.

Pair up, everyone.
You always dive with a partner.

I'll cope with you, as much as it annoys me.

Why? Don't you wanna pair up with Otoya-kun?

Wha? I can't show him my bikini bod
with this suit on top.

And I don't wanna be
a burden on him if I mess up.

But you're okay with being a burden to me?

I kinda assumed you'd mess up
on purpose to get his help.

Doing that in a cute way
takes serious skill, okay?

Is that how it works?

Anyway, you have nothing to worry about.

Why's that?

First-timers get an instructor as their buddy.

You're pairing up with me, Sakurako-san.

Thank you for having me.

Let's have fun, okay?

What's with Sakurako-san?

Apparently, she doesn't like being
inferior to anyone in any way.

She should just compete with what
she's got and not let all that bother her.

Dunno what exactly you're talking about,

but I see that you like
and respect individuality.

I can't believe he's still a high schooler.

What do you mean?

The way he dove.

He was basically instructor level.

Was he really good at maintaining
neutral buoyancy?

Or keeping his air use down?

He was good at all that, of course...

But what stuck out was that he was trying
to make sure everyone had fun.

If someone drifted a bit, he stuck
with them so they wouldn't get lost.

He kept an eye out for
where the fish were this season.

And casually guided the schools towards us.

He must've picked up those skills
while looking out for his club members.

Or so they said.

Really?

He's smart and nice! He's really amazing, huh?

He really is. So you get it now, don't you?

Wha? Why are you trying
to make me give up on him?

Wait, you're not trying to
get in my pants, are you?!

Please. Stop with the nauseating jokes.

Come on. Time for the next session.

They were right.

He's making sure everyone
has fun, including himself.

They might be quite similar, those two.

We saw a lot of lionfish.

I really like that fish.

Huh? Does your club not dive
around these parts?

Nah, we do.

Aren't you bored of seeing them?

Of course not.

A diving spot can have different highlights
depending on the time of day or season.

So no matter how many times I dive
in one spot, I never get bored of it.

I get the feeling you must be really popular.

Huh?

Well, are you?

Uh... I do get approached quite often.

I knew it. You really are just like Chisa.

Huh? Chisa-san?

She's lovely.

You have so many unique,
quirky friends, Kitahara-san.

Yeah, like ocean lovers,
romance-brains, and otaku.

And drunks who like to get naked, too.

I get put in the same boat as them. It sucks.

But you know what? I like people who aren't
ashamed about the stuff they love.

All right, then!

Cheers!

Wow, sashimi?

People often give the owner of this place some.

Today's been a very fishy day for us, huh?

Sure has.

Go ahead and eat lots.

This is great!

You got some soy sauce on you.

I'll go change into my rashguard.

Where's Otoya-kun's rashguard?

I think it's drying by the washing area.
I'll take you there.

Thank you.

What's up, Kohei?

It hit me watching that scene just now...

Haven't we met before?

N-No, never!

Nah, I'm sure of it!

Hey! What now?!

What else? I beat him up
until he loses his memories, right?

There's that nasty streak of yours again!

I love it!

Come on.

Aren't ya gonna toast with me?

Who are you?

I gotta li'l question for ya.

Huh? What is it?

Ya sure ya didn't come 'ere
for a sleazy reason?

Oh? What, is that a problem?

I'm callin' ya out 'cause it is!

You know, the way I see it,

people are free to pursue
what they want in a club.

I, for one, am not gonna be satisfied
just playing buddy-buddy.

Nothing to say?

Yeah... Just drinkin' and screwin'
around naked ain't gonna cut it.

Screwing around naked?!

What's with her? She's caked up
and talking like a sl*t.

Hey, don't tell me
you wanna make a move on him.

How'd ya know?!

You've known him for a minute!
Stay in your lane!

Wha? Right back at ya!

What are those two doing?

Gee, I wonder what.

What about Chi-chan?

Went to the wash area with Otoya-kun.

That's not what I meant.

You sure you wanna leave those two alone?

What do you mean?

You're so clueless.

I mean, he's hot and personable.
What's more, they have the exact same tastes.

Aren't you the slightest bit worried?

Thank you for coming out here.

No problem. What'd you want to ask about?

Is there a partner in the mix?

I'm sorry to spring this
on you out of the blue,

but I just have to know.

It's not often I get to meet
someone so special...

Like Kitahara-san!

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