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JULY

-Good morning. -Good morning.

I overslept.

A plain omelet!

Thanks, Shiro.

Even though I'm not working today.

Cooking for one person is the same as two.

Sorry, but can you refill the instant coffee? I bought more.

Sure.

Today's going to be really hot.

It gets hot here so quickly.

Put breakfast in the fridge.

-It'll go bad quickly. -Okay.

Your horoscope says you're lucky in love today.

You'll be successful in love! Look.

Don't look at horoscopes. You're over 40.

Bye.

What? Age has nothing to do with it.

Bye.

Right.

Shiro, you forgot your phone--

KAYOKO TOMINAGA GOOD MORNING. I'LL BE AT OUR USUAL SPOT AT 7 P.M.

KAYOKO TOMINAGA NEAR NAKAMURAYA

KAYOKO TOMINAGA NEAR NAKAMURAYA.

That's close…

I forgot my phone.

Here, you left it lying there.

Nothing. Have a good day.

I've told you before.

I'm not looking to be fulfilled by my work.

Yes, you have said that.

I'll take on any boring job

as long as it's nice and simple.

Keep them coming.

I won't complain as long as I can go home by six.

I'm sorry for the inconvenience, but please handle this one.

Sure.

I became a guarantor for a friend,

but I'm being threatened every day so I'm in trouble.

Even if payments are made late,

illegal debt collection isn't tolerated.

Let's petition them to stop.

Thank you.

I was afraid that because I look like this

the police would be afraid

and not listen to me.

Rights have nothing to do with looks.

Why did you give out my phone number?

I can't do it even as your friend.

Fine.

Tell them to come at once for a consultation.

He claims not to care about fulfillment,

but he's actually…

He's caring.

Well, that's quite attractive.

LUCKY IN LOVE! YOU'LL BE SUCCESSFUL WITH THE OPPOSITE SEX!

KAYOKO TOMINAGA: GOOD MORNING. I'LL BE AT OUR USUAL SPOT AT 7 P.M.

KAYOKO TOMINAGA NEAR NAKAMURAYA

Convenience store…

I'm only going to the store.

SUMMER SALE

KAYOKO TOMINAGA: GOOD MORNING. I'LL BE AT OUR USUAL SPOT AT 7 P.M.

Shiro!

Yumi!

Kenji?

Sorry, Shiro.

Uh, this is…

What's all this?

No, it's… Uh…

It's like this…

Are you okay?

I might… not be.

You dummy.

But…

Kayoko is our neighbor, the housewife.

We're shopping buddies.

We find boxes of fruit and stuff on sale and split them.

Today I promised to go get some.

Her relative grows strawberries

and sent a lot that won't sell.

Don't you dislike meeting people in the neighborhood?

Why?

Huh?

That's…

TWO WEEKS AGO

It's cheap!

SUMMER SALE WATERMELON 880 YEN

This size for 880 yen.

I heard there's a big crop of watermelon since it's been so hot.

And watermelon's my favorite.

But…

But this watermelon is too big for just the two of us.

It won't even fit in the fridge.

Maybe she's thinking the same thing.

Her kids have grown up and she's living with just her husband.

"Oh, how cheap!"

"But I don't need this much."

No, what am I thinking?

Well, eggs for today.

I can't miss a pack of medium eggs for 108 yen.

SELLING AUTHENTIC INGREDIENTS

SUMMER SALE WATERMELON 880 YEN

-How about we share-- -Yes!

Sorry for making you carry it to my home.

We don't have an elevator.

It's tough bringing shopping up a couple of floors.

Drink something cold. I'm going to cut it now.

-Thank you. -Sure.

What am I doing at a stranger's house on a Sunday afternoon?

Here.

Huh?

I bought this the other day.

It's cold. Enjoy.

If I don't finish this,

there's no space for my new one.

I love watermelon so I just had to buy it.

This was half-price at 590 yen, so I thought, "How cheap!"

Then I saw the big one today for 880 yen.

I was like, "Oh, this is it!"

Normally I would take out the seeds one by one

and dig in with a spoon.

But it might not be manly to eat it so delicately.

I might be outed as gay just by the way I eat.

She's a neighbor, so we'll likely see each other many times.

Plus she seems friendly enough to jabber about anything.

So I can't let her find out.

That would be terrible!

Is it okay to cut it in half? Or should I cut it into four?

Oh my God, he's too manly.

Why is this man in my house?

His appearance

isn't respectable, no matter which way you look at him.

What if he came here with some sinister plot?

He's hunting for something…

Is he looking for something valuable?

No! He's making sure no one else is home.

Right now, it's only me.

Oh! So could it be…

My chest is certainly large.

So when I was young

I took caution not to emphasize it carelessly…

Even if I'm seen as overly self-conscious, I should have been more careful.

I'm so stupid!

No young man would so readily agree to split

a watermelon without some ulterior motive!

Your tissue--

-Um… -Dad!

Dad, save me!

What, no, wait… What?

No!

He's going to rape me!

What? What's wrong with her?

No, this situation…

But looking objectively, if the police come here,

I'll look like I've attempted burglary and rape…

Please, listen to me--

Don't come near me!

I need to make her be quiet.

If someone calls the police, that's it for me.

I'll get my license revoked.

What should I do?

What can I say to quiet her?

I'm gay!

I'm scared!

I'm scared! No…

I'm Shiro Kakei, a lawyer.

You're a lawyer?

It was that one.

Mom? Are you home?

Yes!

That's Michiru.

This was 880 yen at Nakamuraya, so I bought it!

I thought we could share it.

What?

I'm visiting.

Huh, what's this?

Where's Dad?

-Uh, I'm-- -Don't worry.

This man's gay.

What?

Oh?

I'm home!

-Oh, Michiru! You're here. -Welcome home!

Augh, I'm so tired.

Huh?

And you are?

Dad, it's okay.

This man's gay.

Huh?

I'm so sorry. I had completely the wrong idea.

Oh, it's not like this wonderful man would lay a hand on you.

What an embarrassing fantasy.

No, really, it was a weird situation.

But is it true...

that all gay people are as handsome as you?

No, I don't think there's any correlation.

Really?

So you're… gay.

I bet you've had to put up with a lot.

Stop, Dad!

If you say that, he'll fall in love with you.

Oh?

Oh no, in love with Dad?

Just kidding.

I'm sure you already have someone special.

Don't you?

I bet he's handsome. Is he?

No, well… He looks okay.

Ah, I knew it!

Alright, let's eat!

Sorry it's just lunch at home, but please.

Thank you very much. I'm happy to join.

Alright, dig in!

Let's eat.

So, are you living with your boyfriend?

Uh… well, yes.

Between two men,

you could finish a whole watermelon.

No, our fridge isn't very big either.

Really?

The next time I find a good bargain, let's split it.

Absolutely!

This tastes great!

Good, I'm glad!

See, if you add a lot of toppings,

you get a lot of nutrients from somen.

It's easy to eat in the summer.

Can you teach me your recipe?

Of course!

Okay.

It's ready!

Here you go.

Is this… Kayoko's?

Right.

There are lots of toppings.

Chop up two types of ginger, shiso, and green onion,

and sprinkle ground sesame.

Pour concentrated dipping sauce,

and add in diced tomatoes.

The other ingredients are cucumber and tuna.

You can also make it with tuna and mayo.

It looks delicious.

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

It's delicious!

The toppings and the tomatoes acidity is great.

Tuna and mayo was a good choice.

But you know, a woman would make a fuss if someone like you

suddenly comes to their home.

I didn't think it through either.

I should've been more careful.

This egg…

I chopped up your leftover omelet.

Sorry.

I couldn't eat today…

I really can't trust you that much?

In the first place, Kayoko is a girl's name.

You shouldn't have to worry about that.

But Shiro, you've dated a woman before.

Just one.

And that was 20 years ago.

Yeah, but…

You understand, don't you?

Many gay men have dated women before.

You're right. They do that to keep up appearances.

Some even marry women.

I was young…

Don't worry. I'm not bi.

Yeah, but…

You don't need to go to your ex-girlfriend's shop.

Huh?

The bread.

The sliced bread.

What we eat in the morning.

Why does it have to be that store?

The supermarket has bread on sale for 100 yen or so.

That bread is 260 yen, right?

That's weird for someone who frets over ten or 20 yen.

Don't say that.

Have I opened Pandora's breadbox?

-Is that a pun? -No.

Once you taste fantastic bread,

you can't go back, especially for everyday bread.

Plus she only uses wheat grown in Japan,

so 260 yen is actually a steal.

But…

I feel uncomfortable that your ex-girlfriend opened up

a store ten minutes from our home.

If you're so concerned, go and have a look.

She's married with a kid in middle school.

I did go.

What?

A long time ago.

Oh really? That's surprising.

That will be 1000 yen.

I love this.

Really? I'm glad.

You… went?

She was a beautiful woman.

She was luscious.

You wouldn't think she's in her forties.

-Thanks. -Thank you.

Welcome.

She wasn't covered in makeup,

and she was extremely friendly.

Frankly, she was a wonderful woman!

You couldn't even begin to understand

how I felt then.

No, you…

It's like you're the wife taking it upon herself to sleuth around

her husband's mistress's eatery.

It's not a laughing matter!

Okay, okay.

The bread reminds me...

I need to make jam tonight.

That was a good meal.

Something light is good too.

This conversation isn't over.

That conversation ended.

Ow, it's hot…

Wash the strawberries and remove the stems.

Add half as much sugar as the berries, and let it sit for three hours.

Boil them in an enamel pot.

The liquid from the strawberries due to the osmotic pressure from the sugar

means no need for water.

Stir it with a wooden spatula over medium heat.

Extract will keep coming from the strawberries,

so gently scoop it out…

Then the fruit will lose its color and turn whitish.

When it's boiled,

the extract will go back into the berries.

This moment is beautiful.

When it's thick, turn off the stove.

Bottle them while they're hot.

Good morning. You're up early.

Yeah.

I'm planning to go to court first thing,

so I have to go.

You do?

I'll toast the bread.

Okay.

Is this the jam you made last night?

It is.

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

It's good.

The jam is sweet and sour, and the butter is lightly salty. It's great.

So listen…

About last night.

Huh?

Right.

I dated Hitomi because she was big and had short hair back then.

She wasn't very womanly,

so I thought maybe she would be a woman even I could date.

So she's called "Hitomi"?

Yeah.

But it turns out, girls are all girls.

After just two or three months,

I knew I couldn't keep pretending to be straight

for the rest of my life.

Yeah.

It didn't even last six months.

I was just using her.

I think it was hard for her.

When she said she wanted to break up,

I was actually relieved.

Really?

What?

Nothing.

If we had continued dating,

I might have ended up marrying her.

We might have even had kids.

But I can't stop being gay.

I'd betray my wife and kids by having a boyfriend…

But I wouldn't be able to leave my family, so I'd hurt my boyfriend as well.

I think it would have continued like that.

It's frightening.

I know I was bad to her. I regret it.

That's why I don't have…

any sort of relationship like that with women.

Can you take care of the rest?

Sure.

Can I have one more slice of bread?

Make sure there's some jam left.

It's pancakes this weekend.

Pancakes! I'm looking forward to them!

-I'll do the dishes. -Thanks.

So I need to be at court before nine…

I'll be able to make it.

Oh! I'm lucky in love today!

I might be approached by someone of the opposite sex.

But it's the opposite sex…

so there's no point in checking.

Oh, that's right.

Kayoko said she has some bushels of edamame today.

-Don't get jealous. -Yeah, yeah.

Let me fix this.

Have a good day.

Bye.

Huh? Wait a second…

That means Shiro

has told Kayoko

that he's gay.

Mr. Kakei, you're really 45?

That's so creepy.

Huh?

No, I thought you were younger.

You're 45?

That's crazy.

What is?

No, I mean, it's just…

So… Should we get this one?

What do you mean?

No, you're 45, look like that, and still single.

Right?

This one.

What? How do I look?

Please tell me! Hey, wait…

We think we've

accepted you for being gay.

Imagine a beautiful young man like Gilbert.

I'd be happy if they kept the same distance as Kayoko.

I'm not just anyone else to you, am I?

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THE STORY, NAMES, AND CHARACTERS PORTRAYED ARE IMAGINARY

Subtitle translation by: Kelsey Lechner