01x08 - The Melancholy of Shigure

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I can't eat anymore...

Hey, you want some, come on...

I'm getting moist...

Not scared...

Ugh, they got me good, those mosquitoes.

How stupid are you? Who would
sleep outside, just because it's hot?

Well, speaking of sleeping habits,
what's the mark on your face?

Mark?

Th-This is nothing!

Suspicious... Were you sleeping
on the roof again?

I don't do that anymore!
I'm not a baby like you are!

Hey! I'm just stating facts here!

Facts from when?!

Yes, yes. Enough, both of you.

Don't fight first thing in the morning!

Where's Shigure- chan ?

Hmm? Weird, she's not here.

Shigure, oversleeping? That's strange.

She said she was going to cook
breakfast this morning.

Shigure- sama 's miso soup and fish dishes
are excellent! I can't wait!

Is there anything else ever on your mind...?

Hey, Shigure--

Good morning, everyone...

Shigure- sama ! Breakfast...?

What's up with Shigure- chan ?

It's not like her to be so unenergetic...

Th-This is...

A beautiful block of charcoal.

But Shigure- sama 's miso soup is the best!

Let's eat!

Are you okay, Nuts?!

What is this? It's way too salty...

Too much miso I guess...

Maplez is just oversensitive, though.

Shut up...

What's up with Shigure today?
Is something wrong?

Wasn't Shigure- chan a bit weird earlier?

Yeah, she wouldn't respond
when talked to--just spaced out.

It could be the heat.

Right... It could be summer heat fatigue.

Yeah. In addition to housework, she's also
working on advertising Kashou- san 's shop.

She might be a bit tired.

I know! How about we help her
and bring her back her energy?

Sounds good! I agree!

Me, too!

Fine, fine...

I guess I have to join!

W-We haven't done this
type of thing in a while!

Y-Yeah, I know!

Shigure- chan ! My tail! My tail!

Shigure- chan ! You're sucking in my tail!

Shigure! Come on!
This is bad! Pull out, pull out!

Huh? What?

The powerful pull of the vacuum and
May- chan 's grabbing combines to make

a strangely comfortable force...

N-No...

Oh, I'm getting moist!

Why are you...?

This is no time to get moist!

Shigure- sama ? Should we be
hanging these clothes out here?

Shigure- sama ?

Hmm? What are these panties?

Not even Chocola and Vanilla
would wear childish underwear like these!

Did Cacao leave these behind?

Look at these kid panties, Azuki!

Shut up! There's nothing wrong
with those panties!

What was that about?

Wait, so are these...?

I-I'm an adult lady! I don't wear those!

Are you sure?

Just hang them up already!

Why only panties...?

Looks like our plan failed.

Maybe it isn't the heat?

I just want her to be her usual self...

Usual, though? I mean, usually, she's...

Excellent angle! Excellent angle indeed!

Don't mind if I do! Don't mind if I do!

Shigure- chan can be quite aggressive
first thing in the morning...

Stop getting moist over a memory!

Isn't she fine the way she is?
It's less annoying.

No, it's not fine!

There's got to be something we can do
to get Shigure- sama back into shape!

I'm home...

Welcome home!

E-Everyone...?

Is this...?

Come on! Sit, sit.

Would you like some
sweet honey toast? It's my favorite.

Boiled mackerel, made from
fresh fish bought at the local store!

I made tuna sashimi, too!

I worked real hard!

Oh...

And from me...

A generous serving of high-class dried
bonito shavings from Makurazaki on tofu!

I had it saved up for a special occasion,
but it's all yours now! Go for it!

Thank you...

...but I'm just not hungry right now.

Huh?

I'm sorry...

Please enjoy amongst yourselves.

I'm seriously worried about Shigure- sama .

It doesn't seem like it
affected your appetite, though!

So I guess we still haven't
figured out why she's so lethargic.

Maybe she's suffering from lack of Kashou?

It's true, she does love
her brother a bit too much.

Oh, staring at my brother's photo
is so wonderful!

Welcome home, Brother!

Dinner first? Bath first? Or...

...your sister first?

Dear brother! Let me wash you
in hard-to-reach places!

So cold, dear brother! My love is
deeper than the Mariana Trench!

It seems a bit twisted though...

Kashou- san did stop coming back
here after he started his shop.

Right. It must be her lack of
Kashou that is bothering her!

--I see.
--That's possible.

So then, what do we do?

We can just set it up
so she can spend time with him!

It's settled, then.

Yeah!

Wh-Why am I dressed like this...?

The cats back home told us you
seem to need energy!

No better solution to that
than wearing a cute outfit.

Yes, by helping out here, you'll forget
whatever was bothering you!

B-But me dressed up like this won't...

Don't worry. Wear these cat ears--
you'll look just like a cat.

Here you are.

So cute...

W-Welcome!

W-Would you like this seat... meow?

Th-Thank you for waiting-- Meow!

How is Shigure doing?

Is she working properly?

How, you ask...

See for yourself.

I knew it...

I am a shut-in by nature,
so serving customers is not for me...

Seems to have the reverse effect.

What can we do to make her feel better?

I suppose it is time for me to buy
some vanilla ice cream for her.

What? Red bean bar is better.

What are you talking about?
Coconut bar is the best.

What, you want some?
Red bean bar is really hard.

--That's not the only
desired quality in ice cream!
--Think about what Shigure wants,
not what you yourselves want!

What are you all gathered around for?

Kashou!

Is it something about Shigure?

I guess we have to ask Kashou now!

Yes!

Please save Shigure- chan !

Please!

Thank you, Cacao- chan !

Good job shopping on your own, Chiyo.

You're doing great helping your shop, too!

See you!

Wow! Nice scent!

Herbal tea?

Yes, it's chamomile.
It has a relaxing, calming effect.

I brought macha green tea
roll cake, Shigure's favorite.

We will stay away so you can
spend some alone time with her.

Console her moistly.

What does that even mean...?

Anyway, is this really such a big deal?

It is. You're away most of the time,
so you have to spoil your little sister.

Y-Yeah, I guess I do talk to Shigure
a lot less after moving out.

Shigure- sama would be so happy!

Yes, yes.

I'm sorry I caused so much concern.

If it's okay, can you tell me why
you're feeling so lethargic?

I can't really say for sure, unfortunately.

I just have this gloomy feeling all the time...

Could it be...?

It's not your fault.

You moved out of the house
to make your dream come true.

I have nothing but
the fullest support for this.

Shigure...

My wish is to see La Soleil succeed.

I will do everything in my power and more
to make sure that happens.

What a beautiful story...

Shigure- sama ...

She's so admirable.

Sibling love... That's a great thing, too.

I will take my leave now.
Thank you for treating me today.

Come back anytime.

Yes...

Happily ever after.

She's going to keep the ears on...?

Hmm...

What's wrong, Azuki?

Shigure does look like she got better,
but she still seems a bit off, don't you think?

Like she's not aware of her surroundings.

Is Shigure- chan okay...?

So now we're stalking her
out of concern, but...

This isn't the way home.

Yeah...

Shigure- chan ...

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Where is she going off to...?

Hey, this is really bad! Why would she
come out here instead of going home?

I thought she was finally feeling better...

What is she doing?

It's kind of scary out here...

Could this be...

I've seen this in a TV drama before!

A person who lost her love,
jumping off a cliff in despair!

What?!

Shigure- chan must be in grief over her
unrequited immoral love to her brother

and wants to jump off the cliff!

That can't be right...

It's too far-fetched...

Yeah. That's way too...

No, Shigure- chan !

--Sh-Shigure- sama !
--Shigure!

Dammit... Shigure!

--Shigure!
--Shigure!
--Shigure- sama !

No, Shigure!

Don't die!

Shigure!

Why are you all here...?

Idiot! We're all worried about you!

Yes!

Shigure- chan , every day, you take such delight
in taking so many photos of us.

You treasure the photos
you put up on your blog.

You've taken such great care of me
since I was very small.

You're so kind, caring,
and work so hard to take care of us...

We all...

...love you so much for that!

Huh?

Wh-What...?

Shigure...?

Shigure- sama ... What's gotten into her?!

This is seriously messed up!

I don't mind if I do! I don't mind if I do!

I don't mind if I do!

Azuki!

No!

I've figured out why I was feeling so down.

Huh?

I noticed when you all hugged me.
The cause is the heat.

During the winter, you all came
to snuggle with me while we slept.

However, recently, because of
the heat, you stopped coming,

to find a cooler place to sleep.

That's why I was deprived.
I was suffering from acute cat deprivation,

and that was drying up my heart!

Wh-What?!

That cliff is the place I often go
to dwell on my concerns, but...

You all followed me out of concern.

Thank you very much.

Come on, Shigure. Don't be so polite.

Don't hold back those things.

Yeah, just tell us.

I guess I can join, just for tonight.

Let's all get moist together!

I don't mind if I do...

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