02x08 - I Don't Want to Lose You

[bunniefuu]

Kizuki, get up.

If you still love Mizuho,

then get up

once more.

Hmm.

That's right. Back then,

I liked how Kizuki
only looked straight ahead.

[2021, La Stella]

Welcome!

One spicy garlic pasta,

one carbonara,

one grapefruit juice,

and one iced tea, please…

Per favore.
[Italian for "Please"]

Yes, thank you.

Mizuho, do you want milk or lemon
in your iced tea?

Or nothing at all?

Oh no, I forgot to ask.

I'll go ask.

Your apron is loose.

What do you do without me?

Thanks.

What youth.

Mizuho.

Yeah?

You can come work
during the off-peak hours too.

Dad…

Honey, stop smirking and cook!

Oh,

I'll make staff meals for Mizuho later.

You and Shugo should eat together
before heading home.

Great!

I love the Margherita pizza you make.

In return, you'd better work hard.

No problem.

[La Stella]

Is Mitsushima Coast
having the fireworks festival today?

Seems like it.

By the way,
you've scheduled too many shifts.

Don't push yourself too hard.

It's fine.

Kizuki is working hard
for his competition.

I need to earn some travel money
to go with him.

This year is the last time.

I hope he can make it
to the high school tournament.

Yeah.

I might go see Kizuki looking all sad
after failing the qualification as well.

He can definitely do it this year.

Wow!

The view is perfect.

How did you find this place?

Touya,

why did you ask me out today?

Is it because I said Kizuki rejected me?

Like you said, Kizuki accepted everything

about me.

He really is a great guy.

I really like myself now.

Touya, thank you.

I don't deserve your thanks.

Sorry.

I said I wouldn't make a move on you.

But I'm taking that back.

Forget about him.

I like you.

I don't know if I can forget about Kizuki.

That's okay.

Kizuki, wait.

It won't take long.

They should be here soon.

Kizuki, are you there?

I brought something good.

Here, this is a little treat from us.

We decided to cheer you on together.

Thanks, I'm really happy.

What's inside?

Something you'll like.

The surprise can wait.

I'm curious.

You've been practicing so hard lately.

Are you okay?

Hmm.

It's tough,

but the practice time is shorter.

I'm even getting interviewed
by a swimming magazine.

Really? That's amazing!

Kizuki, you're really working hard.

Because I really want to compete
in the high school tournament.

I'm sure you can do it.

Thanks.

Alright, everyone, I should get going.

Okay.

Next time we all get together

will probably be
after the high school tournament.

Yeah.

Let's grab something to eat
before heading home.

Agreed.

Shin will come too, right?

I can hang out with you guys for a bit.

Airu, you'll go too, right?

Sorry, I'll pass.

Huh? Is it a sh**t day today?

No.

But I have to go somewhere later.

Okay, done.

How is it?

It took a while,

but it looks great, right?

Come on, try it!

Is it good?

Tell me what you think. Is it good?

Hmm.

Great!

I'll have some too.

I'm digging in.

Then I heard Kizuki
is getting a feature interview.

Pretty amazing, huh?

He's a highly anticipated player.

Here.

Happy Birthday, Touya.

Thanks.

Can we spend this weekend together too?

Hmm.

I have no plans for the weekend…

I need to take this call.

Hello?

A thank-you for the refreshments?

You don't need to do this.

Weekend?

Kizuki, you're free all day?

Let's go out! Anywhere you want to go?

We'll talk more about it at school then.

Bye.

Ever since we met,
you kept talking about him.

Haven't you noticed?

Sorry, I couldn't help it…

Couldn't help it?

I'm such a fool.

To forget about Kizuki…

How could I ever do that?

I look terrible.

I'm the one who hurt him.

[2030, La Stella]

I was so clumsy back then.

Airu.

It's ready. Come help.

Okay.

So next,

to the long-awaited reunion
of the Koigahama Highlanders,

cheers!

Wait!

Why is it just the two of you?

Shin's working,
and I don't know about Kizuki.

Are you still sulking with Kizuki?

Stubborn Four Eyes.

I'm going back to England next Monday.

Huh?

Stay a bit longer!

Just go back.

Before I leave,
I want to tell you something.

What is it?

I'm getting married.

Married…

Married?

Yes.

That said,

both my boyfriend and I
are Japanese nationals,

so we can't legally marry yet.

I want to start living with him

and have everyone
recognize us as partners.

That's wonderful…

Airu, congratulations!

Thanks. I knew you'd say that.

What's he like?

Let us meet him next time.

Okay.

He's super serious.

I talk to him all the time

about the five of us,

so he pretty much knows everything.

But I hope

that someday in Japan,

we can get married
just like everyone else.

We drank until dawn.

Well, it is a celebration.

By the way,

the topic of marriage
has finally come up among us.

We've become adults, haven't we?

So good.

Shugo's dad, your pizza really is special.

Thank you.

What?

You should learn
to make great pizza like me.

I don't need to with you around.

Seems like you're still a kid.

If you win her over with pizza,
she might marry into our family.

What?

If you like her, you should take action.

You won't get a girlfriend
by doing nothing.

Mizuho…

Huh?

Did you call me?

No, never mind.

Weird Shugo.

[Congratulations to Swim Team Member Kizuki Hazawa
on Advancing to the High School Tournament]

So handsome.

He's so tall.

I couldn't make it to the finals
in the high school tournament,

regrettably.

I want to make up for it in college.

Your swimming skills
are as remarkable as ever.

So…
- Even the local TV station is here to interview him?

He's really popular, huh.

He's totally a celebrity.

Has the world finally noticed Kizuki?

Kizuki's future is
practically visible now.

"A promising swimmer"?

He's really incredible.

Shugo, which university
do you want to go to?

Huh? Well…

I'll get into a university I can get into,

find a job,

and live an ordinary salaryman life,
I suppose.

There isn't anything specific
I want to do.

I'm really jealous
of your popularity, Airu.

Popularity is fleeting.

We must find something
we're passionate about.

Chika, what are you aiming for?

I plan to go to pharmaceutical university
to become a pharmacist.

A licensed skill is the best.

Here comes the realist.

Um, excuse me?

Does Kizuki Hazawa from the swimming team

have a girlfriend?

Uh, well…

Don't look back. Let's go.

Hmm…

Shin-chan is so cool.

Tougo.

Hey.

Hoshikawa-sensei from another school.

What are you doing here
in the middle of the day?

Did you already get fired?

Shut up.

Shugo, get in. I'm taking you somewhere.

Is Dad sending us on another errand?

Bye, Shugo.

Geez. He sure knows
how to order people around.

I'm preparing for exams, okay?

Shugo, stay calm and listen to me.

What?

Dad passed away.

[Funeral Service
for the Late Goro Hoshikawa]

Thank you.

I'm sorry. You are the ones
suffering the most.

Uncle…

Thank you for getting along
so well with my dad.

Shugo hasn't cried.

Right.

Mizuho, when your mom passed away,

was I any help?

You were.

You all stayed by my side like normal.

That made me happy.

But…

Mom…

What can I do for Shugo?

[La Stella]

How long has this place been open?

About twenty years.

Mom wants to keep it running, right?

[Temporarily Closed.
We Apologize for Any Inconvenience.]

The last thing I said to Dad

was "I'm not eating breakfast".

He made me his signature fried eggs.

I never thought that would be
our last conversation.

I see.

Tougo, I…

I won't be going to university.

I'm going to culinary school

to take over this restaurant.

Shugo…

No. You are going to university.

Don't worry.
I'll take over the restaurant.

What?

I've already submitted
my resignation to the school.

Wh-why?

Didn't you work so hard
to finally become the teacher?

Why are you quitting?

I'll inherit the restaurant.

It's not like I have something
I want to do anyway.

Shugo, it's okay.

Right now, the only one who can protect
Dad's restaurant and Mom

is me.

You'll understand when you get older.

I'll hire a chef for now.

You just focus on yourself.

Go to university.

Don't worry. You'll find
something you want to do.

Hey, Mizuho. Finished school?

Yeah.

What about you?

I finished tidying up the restaurant.

I thought it would be quicker.

We really are still kids, aren't we?

What?

I just told Tougo I'm not going to university
and that I'll take over the restaurant.

He rejected it,

saying I have to go to university.

He's usually so laid-back,

but acts like an adult now.

Shugo, you think too much
about other people.

Instead of what you want to do,

you worry about what others are thinking.

Tougo must have sensed long ago

that you're thinking of your family.

I'm sure he's very happy.

But this is just my subjective opinion
as someone who's always been an open book to you.

Why are you suddenly so serious?

The weather is so nice.

Mizuho…

Does heaven

really exist?

Mom…

Please take care of Shugo's dad.

Shugo's dad.

Please make pizza for my mom.

A Margherita pizza with double tomatoes.

I wonder if your dad hears that.

Are you an idiot?

Oh...

I made this for you.

What is this?

An amulet.

It will bring many good things to you.

Because you're my most important
three-star chef.

You really are…

Don't tell Kizuki.

Just for a minute.

Okay.

Shugo.

Isn't there always a line in stories

like "They will live on
in your heart after they die"?

When I'm drawing,

I can hear my mom saying in my mind,

"You draw so well."

So to hear more of that voice,

after the bereavement leave,

I didn't go to school
and just stayed home drawing.

Can you hear your dad's voice too?

Shugo.

Eat breakfast before you go.

Here, a fried egg.

Go for it, my dear son.

The flavor is sincere. Well done.

I can hear it.

[2030, La Stella]

I'm sorry, we've stopped
taking orders for today.

What are you doing here? Go home.

Shugo…

I'm busy right now.

I'm sorry for…

It was my fault.

This is your favorite
sun-dried tomato panini.

No broccoli.

Sorry for punching you.

It's delicious. Thanks.

I'll help wash the dishes.

Hmm.

I'm glad I get to
talk with you today here.

Kizuki, do your best when you
go back to being an athlete.

Even if you face setbacks,
don't disappear again.

Okay.

If it doesn't work out,

I'll come to you crying

like the youngest kid I always was.

You're really an annoying kid.

There, there… don't cry.

I'm not crying yet!

Well,

I decided long ago that
I would protect you and Mizuho.

But…

Can I tell Mizuho how I feel?

Kizuki, come settle this
with the one with third priority.

I never thought of you
as the one with third priority.

Let's settle this.

[Episode 21: Declaration]