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He is someone who is always helping me. Mr. Sakumoto.

I had heard that you were a former athlete.

I think that it's amazing how you have

found another path for yourself,

even after ending your career as an athlete.

It's not something that everyone can do.

ITO - THANKS FOR TODAY. MR. SAKUMOTO REALLY ENJOYED IT!

ALSO, I FORGOT TO TELL YOU,

BUT I MET MIYAUCHI AT A WEDDING THE OTHER DAY.

SHE'S SO CUTE, AS ALWAYS.

YOU USED TO DATE MIYAUCHI, RIGHT?

CLOSED

I'm glad your sister was all right.

Me too.

You were a lifesaver. Thanks.

No worries. It was just our regulars, anyway.

I guess you can run this restaurant without me now.

No, no, I can't.

I was panicking.

- Shige… - Huh?

Thank you for the other day.

I appreciate you taking me to the market.

It cheered me up.

Yeah?

Well, I'll ask for your help again.

- Of course. - Okay.

I'll get it.

Hello, this is Tanomi.

I'm very sorry this is so sudden.

Thank you very much.

Then I will visit before you open.

Thank you very much.

Miyauchi, are you open tomorrow at 17:00?

I have one appointment.

I'm going to propose the idea for the reception.

I might not make it in time.

Okay.

I'll give them an overview while we're waiting.

What's the place called?

Tanomi. I sent you a link.

All right. I'll head there as soon as I'm done.

I took a look at your revised file.

Separately, each piece looks somewhat passable.

But as a whole, it seemed incohesive to me.

Incohesive?

Can it be that you don't have a clear picture of the general theme?

What is the message you want to convey through this piece?

RISING BUBBLES, BUBBLES DISAPPEAR INTO UNDERWATER WORLD

UMEBOSHI CORALS SWAYING IN THE CURRENT

The cultural festival is your chance to promote your work before you graduate.

So try to work on it a little bit more.

Okay. I'll think about it.

OVERVIEW OF RECEPTION FOR CLIENTS

We're holding a reception

for our authors and those we want to show appreciation to.

I believe our guests would be thrilled if we could

cater from your restaurant and serve

the delicious food that I always eat at Tanomi.

I see…

I appreciate it.

It's an honor coming from you, Ms. Ishida.

But we don't have any experience in catering.

Plus, this is our regular working day.

Taiga, what do you think about this?

Huh?

I have done something like a soup kitchen

when I went to training camp for my club.

If we prepare for it well, I don't think it will be impossible.

All right then, Ms. Ishida.

This is Hase, by the way. How about we put him in charge?

Of course, I will oversee it with him too.

That's perfect.

Okay, it's settled then. Is that okay, Taiga?

Yes. I look forward to working with you.

Thank you!

- Excuse me. - Yes?

I'm sorry I'm late.

This is Miyauchi, the one in charge of this event.

Okay.

Taiga?

- What? - You know each other?

Oh, we went to college together.

Oh yeah?

Excuse me.

- My name is Miyauchi Masumi. - Hello.

We will be in your care.

I look forward to working with you.

Well then, that makes things easier.

- True. - Hello.

- Yeah. - Hello.

We'll be in your care.

A publishing company's party, huh?

That sounds cool.

Thanks.

She's our regular customer,

and Shige said that he'll leave it up to me,

so I want to give it my all.

I see.

It might be a lot of work, but do your best.

Thanks.

About the menu…

Aside from the light refreshments,

I'm thinking about serving a nutritious, warm soup.

What about dak gomtang?

Dak gomtang?

This might be easy to eat.

Interesting…

ENERGIZE YOURSELF WITH THE CHICKEN SOUP - DAK GOMTANG

RECIPE - TWO TO THREE SERVINGS

This is great.

Thank you, Rin.

I need to work hard too.

Are you working on your piece for the cultural festival?

Yeah.

But I'm kind of having a difficult time with it.

I see…

I wish I could do something to help.

SALMON FILLETS PEEK OUT

I'm hungry.

Baegopa?

I'm hungry.

That's it.

Something I can do for you.

Onigiri.

Yay!

Let me see…

A lot of people are going to be there at your cultural festival, right?

Yeah.

I guess professional artists are going to be there too.

Apparently, the cultural festival has opened up opportunities for many people.

I see.

So in order to achieve some kind of success before graduation,

this piece I'm working on is really important.

Graduation…

I'm sure you'll be able to find the answer you're looking for.

Yeah…

Okay, it's ready.

Thank you for the food.

Enjoy.

It's warm. It's so comforting.

If I find a job in Japan,

I might be able to be with you longer.

What?

What?

Forget what I said. Oh, that reminds me. The flyer!

The flyer…

There it is.

Can you post this at your restaurant?

Okay.

TOKYO UNIVERSITY OF FINE ARTS FESTIVAL

It's the same…

It's on the same day as the event that I just told you about.

Oh…

Well, I guess there's nothing we can do about that.

When it's complete, show me your artwork, okay?

Okay.

Oh my god!

I'm only 10% finished.

I just decided on my motif too.

You still have time. No need to rush.

Amane, you're already done, aren't you?

Yeah.

So fast…

So, what are you doing after you graduate?

I got a couple of offers, but I'm still deciding.

Mitsuki, you're going into gaming?

The job offer will be revoked if I can't graduate, though.

Rin, you're going back to Korea, right?

Actually, I haven't really decided yet.

Really?

I wonder if it's too late to find a way to stay in Japan?

Try going to Career Services. You can get a consultation.

- Thanks. I'll try going. - Yeah.

In your case, it will be important to find a company

that will support your visa application.

Are there any job listings for animation companies?

Check that bulletin board over there.

Those are all listings catering to international students.

JOB LISTINGS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

JOB OPENING

Are you proposing to Onigiri Man or something?

No, I'm not. Where did that come from?

Why are you looking for a job in Japan?

Because you want to be with him, right?

Or what? Do you seriously just want to work over there?

Well…

At this rate, I'll end up listening to my mom

and giving up on my dream.

Let me ask you this.

What is the most important to you?

Animation?

Onigiri Man?

Your mom?

I can't answer that so suddenly…

I don't know. They're all important.

Sorry. I have to attend a meeting now. Talk to you later.

LEE YUNGYEOL EXITED THE ROOM

Hey, wait…

RÉSUMÉ

It's nice and colorful, and each bite leaves you satisfied.

Thank you.

This daikon can use

a little more salt if you want it to stay fresh longer.

Okay.

All right, that is all the input I have.

Can I use the kitchen a little bit longer?

Sure, but don't wear yourself out.

I have to go too. What about you, Miyauchi?

I want to go over the logistics with him.

Well then, goodbye.

- Goodbye. - Goodbye.

First of all, let's talk about the venue.

Okay.

Okay, this is too awkward.

I agree.

Who would have thought I'd meet you here?

- What a surprise. - Yeah.

Well, since this is for work,

let's not walk on eggshells around each other.

- Okay. Thanks. - Okay.

So about the layout for the day of the event…

‪Yeah?

I'm thinking of putting a table here where you can cook.

- This is just a suggestion, but… - Yeah?

Is there space for a portable stove?

All right.

What do you think?

What in the world… This is great.

Wow, thanks.

Want to eat lunch?

Yeah.

Japanese sake…

Oh, where's Taiga today?

What? Oh, I had him pick things up at the store.

That reminds me.

- He told me to give this to you, Noa. - Huh?

TOKYO UNIVERSITY OF FINE ARTS FESTIVAL

What's this?

Rin's school is having a cultural festival, apparently.

Now he's even advertising for her, huh?

KAPPABASHI DOUGUGAI STREET

Wow…

There it is.

What's this?

How are you, Rin?

Who is that old man? Where are you?

Kappabashi.

It's a place where they sell a bunch of kitchenware and tableware.

It's my first time coming here.

There's something similar in Korea.

It's called Hwanghak-dong.

They sell frying pans and glassware and stuff.

Oh yeah? Hwanghak-dong?

If you're ever there, show it to me.

Show you Hwanghak-dong?

Sure.

No matter where you go,

let's share what we're seeing, just like we are now, and go on dates.

What?

There's no time difference, so we can talk to each other anytime.

If both of us try our best, even if we're far apart,

I don't think we'll be lonely.

- I know, right? - Yeah!

- I'm wearing print on print. - That's too much!

Sorry, you have class, huh? I'll call you tonight.

Okay.

You don't care if we're far apart, do you?

JUN-HO - DID YOU EAT ALREADY?

"No matter where I go"?

Why is he assuming that I'm going away?

You're an international student…

I know, but doesn't he want to be with me?

He can't just tell you to stay in Japan. That would be irresponsible.

I'm not talking about responsibility.

I just want to know how Taiga truly feels.

I know. Taiga is an honest and sincere guy.

He's not the type to thoughtlessly say things like that.

But still…

Rin.

Right now, the most important thing is to think about what you want

to do with your future, right?

You can think about him after that.

You came to Japan to study animation, right?

‪Right…

Well then, do your best.

I'm looking forward to your cultural festival, too.

For now, focus on your artwork.

Okay?

You're right.

I should be focusing on what's in front of me first.

Master, I am deeply grateful.

Is that so?

Should you need more assistance, you may ask me.

- Taiga. - Huh?

The cooking space that I was talking about…

10 MINUTES - GAMEY

20 MINUTES - NOT GAMEY - NOT ENOUGH COLOR

30 MINUTES

UPLOAD COMPLETE

- Thank you. - Thank you.

- Hello. - Hello.

- Here you go. - We have postcards here.

- Please take a look. - Enjoy.

TAIGA - I'M SORRY I CAN'T GO TODAY I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU TONIGHT

Mr. Hase.

It's almost time.

We'll be in your care.

Yes.

RECEPTION - MEIYOSHA

Noa, you're off work?

Yes, I forgot to add another shift.

HOW IS IT GOING TODAY?

AKINORI - IN LINE AT THE PACHINKO PARLOR MIGHT NEED YOU LATER

TOKYO UNIVERSITY OF FINE ARTS FESTIVAL

I redrew the moment the character falls, over and over again,

and adjusted the timing until the very last minute.

So when I heard the audience laugh, I felt very happy.

Your experimentation with the timing really paid off.

Well then, please give her another round of applause.

Next up, is Ms. Park Rin.

You can do it, Rin!

I am Park Rin, a second-year in the Department of Animation.

The title is Onigiri.

I hope you enjoy it.

Thank you for watching.

TOKYO UNIVERSITY OF FINE ARTS DEPARTMENT OF ANIMATION

ONIGIRI - PARK RIN

Where do you want to go?

I want to go see

- that pretty blue artwork. - Me too.

ONIGIRI

Noa?

Hello.

I didn't know you came.

I got a flyer at Tanomi.

And I had time, so…

What did you think?

Well, it's so different from the world that I live in.

So it was new and exciting.

Is she your friend?

She's Noa, a regular at Taiga's restaurant.

Hello.

I'm Rin's senior from college.

Kang Jun-ho.

We have to celebrate tonight, since you worked so hard.

Want to come too, Noa?

No, it's okay. I have to go to work.

I'm sorry.

I promised to meet Taiga today.

Promised?

We're going to have an afterparty together.

I see. Another time, then.

Thank you.

- Thank you. - Hello.

Thank you.

Hello.

- Even the background is calculated. - What artists have inspired you?

I wasn't inspired by anyone.

I imagined everything in my mind.

- Of course. - Amazing.

I bet all the studios want you.

I've never seen a student with this much talent.

- I agree. - True.

She's amazing.

Ms. Park Rin?

Yes?

I saw your film.

It was very interesting.

Thank you very much.

You have a very unique perspective.

Also, the characters were very cute.

You like Onigiri?

Yes, I do.

I see.

I've posted my past works on my social media.

If you'd like…

Thank you. I'll take a look at them.

Thank you.

Here you go.

This is so good.

Soup really hits the spot at these kinds of events.

It's such a comforting and warm flavor.

- I came back for seconds. - Thank you.

This is really good.

Yes.

- It's called dak gomtang. - Oh I see.

- Want to sing together? - Really? I'd love that!

I'd love that!

Here you go.

Jun-ho, are you Rin's ex-boyfriend or something?

Of course not!

If I was her ex, I would never go to see her like that.

Really? What's the big deal?

It's unacceptable

to hang out with your ex when you're dating someone new.

Interesting…

You're pretty strict, huh?

When you're dating, trust is everything, after all.

Trust, huh?

Noa…

Why aren't you checking your phone? I was on a roll today, you know?

Sorry.

Water, please.

What's wrong?

Were you dumped by a girl or something?

- Here. - Thanks.

Oh?

You're the one from the other day…

You know each other?

Cheers!

That's good.

I see.

So hyeongnim means older brother?

Even if it's not your real brother, you can use it for good friends.

Interesting.

I love that.

I'm an only child, after all.

If only I had an older brother like you…

I can only wish.

What are you saying?

We had drinks together, so we're basically brothers.

Hyeongnim! I'll be in your care!

I'm happy to have a dongsaeng in Japan now.

- Hyeongnim! - Dongsaeng!

- Did you really-- - So good!

Your cooking is the best!

It was so delicious!

Thank you.

The party was a success, huh? That's great.

There's a lot I need to improve on, but I felt a strong sense of fulfillment.

What does "fulfillment" mean again?

Um…

Like a feeling of accomplishment.

The excitement you feel when you succeed in doing what you needed to do.

Rin, you're the amazing one. I can't believe you made this.

My classmate was getting a lot more recognition.

But…

I put in everything that I could right now.

That's why…

I will pat myself on the back for now.

- That's right. - Yup.

I thought about it…

Just like you said,

if we try our best to share everything with each other,

we won't be lonely even if we're far apart…

I think.

Yeah…

Let's try our best.

Rin…

One thing on your bucket list was "drinking ramune at a hot spring," right?

Yeah.

Now that we're finally not so busy, why don't we celebrate

and go on a trip?

Let's drink ramune at a hot spring.

I'd love that.

Mr. Hase's food was a great hit!

- We need to work together again. - Yes.

- Right? - All right, let's drink tonight.

Oh, that reminds me.

A customer gave me some good sake, so I chilled it.

Hey, Master.

Why are you trying to get me drunk?

Reiko, let's give this back to them.

Tanukichi!

- Let's go home. - I'm going home.

- Take me. - Thank you very much.

- Thank you. - Thank you. Get home safe.

TANOMI

Up we go.

Good work.

Masumi?

My answer?

The art instructor position?

Yes.

It'll be rude to make them wait any longer.

And plus, you have no other options, right?

That's not…

‪NUMAZU PORT, UCHIURA PORT ‪LOCAL FISH THAT'S IN SEASON

Please just give me a little more time.

TO: STUDIO JUPITET RÉSUMÉ INCLUDED

I sent it.

You don't have to be so on guard.

But I guess, who wouldn't be, if your ex-girlfriend ambushes you?

That's not it…

I wanted to apologize to you.

For saying a lot of condescending stuff to you back then.

I'm really sorry.

Wait, wait, what?

Back then, as in when we were dating?

Yeah.

That was…

my fault for dwelling on the past.

That's not true.

I was overwhelmed myself.

I had just started working and all I could think about

was my future and "planning my life."

But right now,

I kind of understand how you felt.

What?

The thing is, I'm dating a girl right now.

She's from Korea.

Oh yeah?

She's planning on returning home in a few months,

but…

Sometimes I wonder if I would be able to tell her

something different if I had a clearer vision of my future.

But I guess I just have to do my best, one thing at a time.

Taiga, you've changed.

‪How?

You look old.

‪Come on…

- That goes for you too. - Not at all.

Why wouldn't you turn down a job offer from your ex-girlfriend?

I wish you would've accepted it, even just for a second.

Sorry. I can't keep up with you.

Subtitle translation by: Kiko Morita