01x02 - Episode 2

[bunniefuu]

What exactly did I do to tick you off?

Did I do something wrong?

I should be the one asking you that.

Why do you think?

"Why do you think?"

I'm the one asking you.

Let's clear the air.

Clear the air?

Yeah.

Just spit it out.

What, you wanna fight?

Let me tell you right now.

If you keep this up, I
won't back down either.

[Yama-no-michi Police Station]

What is your problem?

So, why do you think?

Takoi-san, what's wrong?

Huh?

Are you okay? Your voice sounds weird.

A bug! There's a bug!

A huge one!

A bug?

It's massive.

And hairy.

With really long legs.

What's going on?

It's a bug.

One of those hairy ones with long legs.

A bug?

Yeah, I guess so...?

Ah, yeah.

So it was a bug.

I see.

We need to catch it quick.

What are you doing?

Nothing, I'm just curious
what kind of bug it is.

You could have at least
come up with a better excuse.

Hey.

Are you messing with me?

Yeah.

You're playing a prank on me, aren't you?

Hey.

Hey, at least give me a reason.

Don't tell me it's that?

Was that supposed to be a greeting?

Wait, didn't you grow up overseas?

Ah, no wonder you did that. Makes sense.

It's just common sense, isn't it?

There's only one reason, right?

Because I wanted to kiss you.

One?

Huh?

"Duty First, Kiss Later"

[Episode 2]

Takoi-san.

Oh!

What a coincidence.

I can't believe I ran into you here.

Yeah, what a coincidence.

Did you just get off work?

Yeah.

You too, Haruka?

I just finished shopping
and I'm heading home.

Ah.

I'm really sorry about last time.

Don't worry about it.

I should be the one apologizing.
Sorry for scaring you.

I told my grandpa
that it would cause you trouble.

But he insisted
on meeting you in person.

He's just stubborn like that.

Ah, sorry.

I couldn't help but use
my usual nickname for him.

That's a bit too intimate, isn't it?

I finally understand.

Why my grandpa wanted to introduce
Takoi-san to me so badly.

Huh?

Could we exchange contact info this time?

Ah, sure.

I'll scan your code then.

Okay.

Alright, all set.

Great.

Thank you.

No, thank you.

Tako-chan.

I'm heading to the shop. See you later.

Wait... hold on, I'm coming right now.

I'll be going then.

Okay.

Wait up!

What are you doing?

What does it matter?

We can just go together later.

Let's go, let's go.

This is Yamada Haruka.

It was great seeing you today.

That's from the girl just now, right?

Hey, don't go snooping.

Did you get a girlfriend?

No, it's not like that.
Not yet, not yet.

"Not yet, not yet."

Is she someone you can get serious with?

Maybe she will be.

I'm definitely going to win her over.

Thanks for waiting, here's the fried kisu.

Go for it.

Kisu.

We need to get things straight.

Get what straight?

What's wrong with you?

Do you want some?

Alright, I'll share one with you.

Seriously, don't break your mother's heart.

I'm keeping my promise.

Let's go then.

Alright, let's head out.

Go straight home, okay?

Yeah.

Hmm?

What's this?

Someone just dropped it off.

Huh? Who sent it?

Huh? What's wrong?

"Eat something nutritious.
Good luck with work! - Haruka."

That's amazing.

She even signed her name.

That's love right there, love.

Takoi Heisuke?

Did you tell her my name?

You mean Heisuke?
Yeah.

Don't tell me... Why?

I never even mentioned it to her.

That looks delicious.

How did she know?

Kamekichi!

Kamekichi...?

So you were the one making that noise.

I was wondering.

Why I kept hearing that rustling sound.

I'm sorry.

I've been keeping a close eye on him.

But Kamekichi sneaked out again.

It's fine, no big deal.

I'm actually a bit surprised.

I didn't expect you to keep a turtle.

You know those turtle scooping games?

Like at festivals or fairs.

Ah, yeah.

When I was a kid, my older
sisters brought him home.

And then dumped the job
of taking care of him on me.

Since then, I've pretty much
been the one raising him.

When I moved here, my mom
told me to bring him along.

It's been over twenty years.

Over twenty years?

I heard turtles can
live up to thirty years.

Seriously?

Turtles have crazy long lifespans.

Assuming you take
good care of them, that is.

All done.

Pretty clean now, right?

Right?

Am I the kind of guy...

who's just nice to everyone?

Huh?

Don't "Huh?" me, you're
the one who said it.

So you've been dwelling on that?

Someone else told me that before.

An ex-girlfriend?

Hit the nail on the head?

Because she was important to me.

Of course I'd be nice to the person I like.

But then I got chewed out
for it. Who can stand that?

I was just acting like I normally do.

Like you normally do, huh...

I can actually understand how your ex felt.

What?

Why?

Of course she'd be pissed.

For someone who desperately wanted to be
Takoi-san's most important person.

Most important person?

She liked how gentle Takoi-san is
with everyone.

But the thought that he isn't like
that only with her would piss her off.

That's probably what was
going through her mind.

I see.

I'm taking off.

So, are you going to date that person?

I don't know yet.

Why?

Nothing.

If Takoi-san thinks it's a
good fit, I have no objections.

Is that right?

Of course she'd be pissed.

For someone who desperately wanted to be
Takoi-san's most important person.

As long as you're happy with it.

[Yama-no-michi Road Police Station]

Huh?

Is something going on with the
Community Safety Division today?

Ah, you mean Shiono.

I heard he got called in.

Huh? Why Shiono?

Huh?

I never even mentioned Shiono.

Really? My bad.

Welcome home.

Haruka-san?

Huh? What are you doing here?

I couldn't get a hold of you,

so I just came straight here.

You just came straight here?

You haven't had dinner yet, right?

I'll make you something.

N-No, wait, how did you...

Huh?

How do you know where I live?

Huh?

Huh?

I don't care who Takoi-san is nice to.

I'm not like your ex-girlfriend.

Because she's someone
important to you, someone you like.

And you still got yelled
at. Isn't that ridiculous?

How do you know that?

I just like how Takoi-san is
so gentle with everyone.

Like?

Yes.

Good evening.

Hello.

Come on in.

N-No, that's too...

What's the big deal? Come on in.

You two sure got close
fast for having just met.

By the way, Takoi-san,

did you buy the drinks?

Huh?

Didn't we agree to drink
at my place today?

Didn't I ask you to pick
up some booze on the way?

Oh, crap, I forgot.

You're so unreliable.

I guess we'll just have to make
do with what I have at home.

In that case, I'm sorry,
but I'll just...

I get it.

I'll come back tomorrow.

Huh?

I'll make a super nutritious meal
for Heisuke-san.

Make sure you come straight home tomorrow.

And no stopping by the bar for drinks.

I really don't get this woman.

Huh?

Didn't he say he wouldn't see you again?

Huh?

What's with this guy?

So scary.

So...

What!

He's mine.

Stop flattering yourself.

Huh?

Whoa! Hold on...

Wait.

And another thing.

I know everything about you.

Don't ever show your face around me again.

Get lost!

She's gone.

Phew...

I looked into it.

Huh?

She has a history of stalking her exes
and guys she liked.

They even filed police reports.

Seriously?

And she's been here many times.

Right here.

Huh?

Snooping through your mailbox.

Good work today.

Waiting for you to get off work.

Even following you all the way home.

I can't believe I didn't notice.

Are you really a cop?

And how did you find out?

Because I've been watching you.

Takoi-san.

You've been watching me?

Yes.

Of course I'd get jealous.

For someone who wants to be
the most important person to Takoi-san...

Isn't there only one reason?

Because I want to kiss you.

What? Ah...

As expected of an elite.

Yeah.

I can't believe you
investigated that thoroughly.

Ah!

Is investigating your hobby or something?

Anyway, you really saved me this time.

Thank you.

Who would have investigating as a hobby?

What is wrong with you?

I already confessed my feelings to you.

Weren't you the one who
told me to be open about it?

Instead of brushing me off and avoiding me,

you should just tell me
straight up that you hate me.

I don't hate you.

It's not like I hate you...

Ah, no, I...

Takoi-san.

Yeah.

I like you.

Oh, crap.

I forgot to call my mom.

Takoi-san.

I really like you.

What is wrong with me...

Must be nice.

The Criminal Affairs Division
looks like they're having fun.

He's got that look on his face.

He can't even hide his joy.

What is wrong with me...

To think I'd fall for Shiono.

He's mine.

So I guess I don't hate it.

[This story is purely fictional.]

[Next Episode Preview]
What on earth is going on...

Can you say it's absolutely impossible?

It's not like you guys are dating anyway.

What are you doing?

Takoi-san.

Ouch.

What would you do if
someone confessed to you?

Huh?
Huh?

I'm talking about yesterday.

I'm heading out.

It's all my fault...