01x09 - Episode 9

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[Overnight Stay Application]
"Shiono".

Shiono? You mean that Shiono?

Yeah, that's right.

Are you two close enough
to go on a trip together?

They're in the same club.

A club?

Yeah.

The Yama-no-michi Police
Station Hot Spring Club.

There's a club for that?

Yep.

It was just formed recently.

A hot spring club.

So we figured Takoi and
Shiono could go check things out.

I see.

Maybe I should join too.

Oh! But we're not taking
new members right now.

- It's really popular.
- That's right.

You just got here, after all.

We're already at full capacity.

I'll be going now.

I didn't realize it was so popular.

Sorry about that.

Excuse me.

- Good work.
- Yeah.

Thanks.

Yeah.

You don't really need to worry about it.

Huh?

It's fine, isn't it?

Even if it's just you and Shiono going.

You guys are a couple anyway.

Exactly.

There's no need to hide it from everyone.

Have a great time.

- Bring back some good food!
- Yay!

Will do.

"Duty First, Kiss Later"

[Episode 9]

Wow! This view is amazing!

It really is nice.

Incredible.

Look.

Odawara Castle.

I heard it's known as
the "impregnable castle."

You actually looked that up?

Something like that.

Excuse me.

- Yes?
- Could you take a picture for us?

Sure thing.

Alright, say cheese.

- Thank you.
- Thanks.

No problem.

Would you like me to take one of you two?

Oh, no need.

Let's do it.

Okay.

We'd appreciate it.

Alright, here we go.

Smile, smile.

Okay, looking good.

Great, great.

Here you go.

Oh, thank you.

- Thanks.
- You're welcome.

- Thank you.
- Thanks.

Oh, it's Ninomiya Kinjiro.

Ninomiya Kinjiro was born
in Kayama Village, Odawara.

Wow, you know a lot.

- It says so right here.
- Oh, it's written there.

It really does.

Born in Kayama Village, Odawara.

Oh.

- Let's eat.
- Let's eat.

Here you go, enjoy.

- Mmm, this is delicious.
- It really is.

Thank you.

Mmm.

Could I have another one?

Sure, here you go.

You're eating way too much.

But it's so good.

Can I have one too?

Thanks.

No problem.

Thank you.

Ah.

Huh?

No, no, this is too...

It's fine.

It's rare for us to be here
together, let's just enjoy it.

Here.

Delicious!

Mmm! So good!

Yummy!

Here, have some of this too.

Okay.

Mmm.

This is really good too.

Yeah, it's delicious.

Right?

Yeah.

Can we buy souvenirs over there?

We can just buy them on the way back.

We still need to get something
for Egawa and the others.

Let's just get food.

Yeah, they'll probably
like whatever we get.

I think so too.

Wow!

This place is really nice.

- It really is.
- Yeah.

Should we open the window?

Hot springs, food,
drink. This is the life.

Looks like we'll be dining in the room.

I wonder if they have sashimi.

Oh, I wonder if they have kamaboko.

I heard the oden here is great.

The person at the front
desk recommended it.

Oh, oden.

Oh!

Not bad.

When it comes to hot
springs, you gotta wear this.

Let's put them on later.

What?

Just seeing that look on your face...

Makes this whole trip worth it.

Oh.

Let's enjoy ourselves.

Yeah.

Hey.

This is yours.

Thanks.

Ah, this feels amazing.

It really does.

Hot springs are definitely the best.

Yeah.

Wanna see who can hold
their breath underwater longer?

Huh?

Are you serious?

I'm just kidding.

We can't do that in a public place.

And you're a cop, saying stuff like that.

Speaking of cops, your first
love was a cop too, right?

Huh?

Did I ever mention that?

George told me.

Oh.

Yeah.

My first love was a handsome,
righteous police officer.

Is that so?

Take this!

Ah, sorry.

You...

What?

Nothing, I just really
like that face of yours.

Stop messing around.

Using such childish tricks again.

- Let's eat.
- Let's eat.

Delicious!

Mmm, so good.

Try this, it's really good.

I want to eat at my own pace.

Come on, just eat it.

You're so annoying.

Mmm, delicious.

Right?!

Yeah, it's good.

This is good too.

This goes great with beer.

Hot springs, food, drinks, and sleep.

Ah, this is pure bliss.

Are you feeling relaxed?

Absolutely.

What about you?

Yeah, very relaxed.

Mmm.

You don't have to worry
about anyone else here.

You can just kick back and relax.

Speaking of which...

I was thinking, about us...

Maybe we don't need to worry so much.

What's there to worry
about when dating you?

When I submitted the
overnight stay application...

I did wonder what to do.

But maybe I was just overthinking it.

Nobody else really cares that much.

Yeah.

There's no need to
go out of our way to lie.

Well, I never cared from the start.

I couldn't care less
what other people think.

But I figured it's better
to follow your lead on this.

But if we get caught lying...

And it ruins my chances of
getting to HQ, I'd be pretty pissed.

Huh? HQ?

You want to go to HQ?

You could say that.

This is the first I'm hearing of it.

It's just a hope.

Just a hope.

I want to work on a big case someday too.

Hmm, I had no idea.

In ten years, you'll definitely
be a superintendent.

By then, I'll look so lame next to you.
It'd be embarrassing.

Ten years?

Maybe even sooner.

I just figured it'd take about ten years.

You've really thought that far ahead.

Huh?

That sounds a lot like a proposal.

What?

How is that a proposal?

Isn't it?

That... That's totally different.

A proposal should be way more formal.

So you are going to propose formally.

I'll look forward to it then.

Yeah.

Your first love was also a cop, right?

Everyone keeps asking if I like someone.

Or if I have a girlfriend.

It's so annoying.

Hey! Don't do anything stupid!

Huh?

Calm down!

Jumping won't solve anything, right?

What?

No, I'd never do something like that.

Huh?

Really?

Sorry, I totally just tackled you.

Are you okay?

I work at the police
station right over there.

I don't usually have anyone to talk to.

If you have anything you can't
tell others, come find me anytime.

Okay?

- Let's eat.
- Let's eat.

So, how was the hot spring?

It was amazing.

The inn was fantastic too.

I'm so jealous.

Welcome back.

Oh.

Omaeda, you should have one too.

- Can I?
- Yeah.

Don't mind if I do.

Shiono seemed to have a blast too.

He soaked in the hot spring several times.

Good work.

Oh, good work.

Takoi brought back souvenirs.

Here.

Thanks.

Delicious.

Really good.

I couldn't tell that guy liked hot springs.

Then at night, I asked if he
wanted to go on a test of courage.

Turns out Shiono was scared to death.

It was a rare trip, so I
felt a bit bad for him.

Do you have any photos?

Yeah.

I do have some.

Let me see, let me see.

I really want to see.

- You're dying to show us, aren't you?
- Hurry up.

How about this one?

This one is really nice.

You guys look great together.

Stop that.

Shiono is even smiling a little.

- He really is.
- That's rare.

Indeed.

Male bonding really is something else.

I'll grab another one then.

What, you want one too?

Yeah.

Can you send me that photo?

I guess I can.

Thanks.

So you two made some great memories?

Yeah.

You're making me blush.

- So annoying.
- Right?

So annoying.

Maybe I should go on a trip
with my academy buddies too.

What do you say, want to join?

No thanks.

- Mind if I take this?
- Go ahead.

How many boxes of these are left?

Just one more.

- Don't mind if I do.
- Alright, stop taking them.

- That's his.
- Didn't your wife tell you to watch your weight?

I'm taking it back for my wife.

Oh, Shu.

You're back.

Sorry to keep you waiting.

Here, a souvenir.

- Wow, awesome.
- Thanks.

One oolong tea, please.

Sure.

- Oh.
- Hot spring buns.

The inn was pretty nice, right?

Yeah.

The food was delicious,
and the hot spring was great.

Oh~.

- Want to go on our next day off?
- Yeah.

If Shu is free, you should come too.

- I'll pass.
- What a shame!

- Thanks.
- Here you go.

Thanks.

Let's eat.

Hey.

Takoi is pretty popular, isn't he?

And he's good-looking.

True.

I guess he's somewhat handsome.

What do you mean "somewhat"?

If you're not careful, someone
might snatch him away.

Who?

Uh.

No one in particular.

With a face like that and
being so nice to everyone...

Yeah.

Isn't Takoi your first love?

I guess so.

Don't let him get away.

I know.

- Mmm~
- Mmm~.

- Just kidding.
- Bring it on.

Huh?

Oh, this.

Can't see the face.

But we can confirm this
guy comes and goes a lot.

I really want to search the place ASAP.

Takoyaki maker, check.

Octopus, check. Batter, check.

Skewers, check.

Alright...

Yeah.

It's been a while.

Kamekichi.

Ah, got anything to drink?

Tea, tea.

Hey, Shiono.

Sorry.

Work might run a bit late today.

Huh?

Oh, I see.

You're not already prepping, are you?

No.

Sorry.

I didn't even know what
to prep for takoyaki anyway.

So I haven't done anything yet.

That's good.

Yeah.

Tomorrow works for me.

Yeah.

Then see you tomorrow at the usual place.

Good luck with work.

Make sure you eat properly, and...

Shiono, got a minute?

Sure, I'll be right there.

I'm looking forward to tomorrow then.

Yeah.

It's work, after all.

Can't be helped, right?

He'll come, right?

It's been a while since I last saw him.

Here, on the house.

Huh?

The boss is feeling generous today.

Oh, welcome.

You made it, Shiono?

Sorry to keep you waiting...

Shiono, it's been a while.

It's been a while.

Come on, have a seat.

Yeah.

Okay.

Sorry.

You're too slow.

It's not that late.

Good work today.

What do you want to drink?

I'll have an oolong tea.

- One oolong tea.
- Coming right up.

What about food?

Just drinks for now.

Yeah.

Mmm, delicious.

Let's toast then.

Cheers.

Ah~.

Well, I said I was coming to see Shiono.

And Omaeda said he wanted to tag along.

I asked Takoi out for a drink.

Heard he was meeting up with Shiono.

So I wanted to take this
chance to properly apologize.

Didn't you guys have a
huge falling out last time?

"Take off your badge
and go home right now."

I just figured it'd be
better if you guys made up.

There's nothing to make up for.

It was just about work.

I didn't take it to heart at all.

I'm glad to hear him say that.

Omaeda can hold his liquor,
but he's a riot when he's drunk.

Not at all.

Egawa was way funnier last time.

Yeah, totally.

Last time, Egawa got
into it with a regular here.

I thought they were going to throw down.

But they ended up drinking
with their arms around each other.

Takoi.

You've got something on your face.

Sorry.

- Thanks.
- There, it's off.

That was seriously hilarious.

What's wrong?

Nothing.

It's nothing.

Really?

By the way, my birthday is coming up.

Oh, really?

Yeah.

It's my first birthday since I moved here.

You should get me something.

Ah.

Sure, but nothing too expensive.

Then give me this.

This?

I've always thought this one looked cool.

You just want this?

But I've worn it.

That's exactly why I want it.

I was planning to get a new one
anyway, and it wasn't that expensive.

It's yours.

- Really?
- Yeah.

Thanks.

Absolutely not!

I'm leaving.

Wait a minute.

Huh?

Hey, Shiono!

Hey, Shiono!

Hey!

Shiono, wait up!

It wasn't even that expensive.
What's the big deal if I give it to him?

How can you be so oblivious?

Huh?

That guy is hitting on you.

What?

Omaeda?

No way.

Weren't we supposed to just
meet up, the two of us, today?

That's because he said
he wanted to apologize for last time.

It's because you keep
giving him the time of day.

Huh?

If this keeps up, he's only
going to push his luck.

Hold on.

Even if that were true, it's
not like I'd cheat on you.

I know.

You're just too nice, and
you're nice to everyone.

You can't just turn away
people who like you.

What?

Even if you don't like them that much,

if they make a move, you'd just
go along with it, wouldn't you?

Is that really what you think?

I always thought you understood how I felt.

I'm sorry.

I'm leaving.

Hey!

You're being so unreasonable!

[This drama is purely fictional.]

[Finale]

[Finale Preview]
I like Takoi.

Want to just keep things casual with me?

Where's Takoi?

I heard someone who looks like Omaeda
is roaming around downtown.

Since you're already here,

let's have some fun.

Takoi.

Freeze!

Damn it!