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I just don't understand what's so enjoyable about dating.

This thing called love is merely an expression used to romanticize sexual desire.

- That's what Akutagawa Ryunosuke said too! - I've always thought that

marriage was simply a contract for two people to live together in a way that's beneficial to both of them.

That's the truth.

It's not that I like him.

I don't like him but I'm marrying him.

I'm getting married so that I can leech off her instead of Mom.

- You're a hardcore NEET. - I'm an educated idler.

Will things work out that well?

Anyway, just wait and see. I'll prove to you that I can get married too.

I can't do it after all.

Give up. Resign yourself to it!

Okay, okay. I'll go on the date, okay?!

Here. The important thing.

Go for broke! Got that?

6:30. You're gonna carry it out at exactly 6:30 no matter what.

- You got that? - Yeah.

Then we'll see you later.

Um... Is it okay to split the bill for things like lunch?

- Of course it's not okay. The man pays! - She won't let me pay, though.

Pretend you're going to the restroom and go pay!

I never thought about that.

Are you going mountain climbing or something?

I'm going on a date at the amusement park.

No way. That's the appearance of a person who's participating in mountain rescue training.

Upon conducting research on dates at amusement parks and theme parks,

I obtained information that I should pay attention to taking measures against cold

and ease of walking since we'll be walking around outdoors all day.

However, since it's a date as well,

I can't ignore fashion. And so, basically

I chose a style that applies fashion to certain points while

placing emphasis on measures against cold and ease of walking.

- It's perfect, isn't it? - No comment.

"I shall go enjoy my date!"

30 kph! It's 30 kph here!

Is she planning to climb Mount Hakkoda or something?

You're 3 minutes late.

- I'm sorry. - I'm looking forward to

- our second date today. - Same here.

Under normal circumstances, the plan was to discuss the terms of the marriage contract

and proceed to sign off on it. However,

I apologize that the situation turned into a date.

No, that's all right.

The circumstance is as I explained on the phone.

I, myself, have no qualms about getting married immediately,

and this is very much against my will, but it can't be helped.

I know dating is a pain for you, but please bear with me.

Actually, it's not that much of a pain...

It is for me.

Let's be honest.

It is.

Our goal today is to overcome that pain even slightly.

Let's do our best.

Really, my father has such childish notions.

Excuse me while I go to the restroom.

Excuse me. The dessert menu, please.

- What about the restroom? - I'll go after I order dessert.

5 days to go until the date

Washio-kun also told me in detail how the situation came about,

But I still don't understand.

How you can marry someone you don't even like.

Father, you must be corrupted by today's frivolous culture too.

Marriage is a contract in order for two people to live together in a way that's beneficial to both of them.

That's the idea we're implementing.

So whether we like each other or not is not an issue.

Wait, wait, wait. I still don't understand very well.

- But you like him a little, don't you? - Not at all. Dating him was a pain as well.

So this Taniguchi-san?

- He likes you, though, right? - Not at all.

Because his ideal woman is...

just a minute.

Someone you get by adding Hepburn and Hara Setsuko and Mine Fujiko and Maetel and dividing by 4.

I looked them up and found out that

two were actresses and two were animation characters.

- I don't fit into any of those types. - He's a little different, isn't he?

Yes. There's no way I can like someone like that.

How can you marry him if that's how you feel?

I can marry him.

That's what I don't understand.

Yoriko-san.

I don't think love marriage is everything either. But

there's no way you can live with someone you can't stand to date.

- That's right. He's absolutely right. - You don't have to love him passionately.

But at the very least, he has to be someone you enjoy being with.

Yoriko, it's not like your mother and I got along all the time either.

We got into a fight once in a while too.

But that's what's precious to me. Those are the days that were enjoyable.

I want you to find a partner like that.

A partner for life...

- You know, I... - Please don't cry, Father.

I'm not crying.

But I don't think what your father's saying wrong.

You two only met once, right?

Normal people go out and have dates for many months and many years

to make sure they're compatible...

All right. I admit that you and Washio-san have a valid point.

Going through married life with someone that's agonizing will probably be accompanied by hardship.

- That's right. - But at our previous date,

according to my analysis, the major cause of the agony might have been the fact that

we were trying to impress each other and pretending to be who we're not.

If I carry out the date more as my natural self,

- I should be able to enjoy myself slightly. - Just slightly, huh?

That being said, Father, next Sunday

I will carry out a date with Taniguchi-san one more time

- and take on the challenge to enjoy it. - Challenge?

If we have a date like those unintelligent average couples out there

and act all excited, you'll be satisfied, right?

That's not exactly what I meant...

Father, you know very well that I'm a person who spare no effort to reach my goal.

I'll prove to you that there's no compatibility problem between Taniguchi-san and me.

I'll say this just in case.

Please don't send Washio-san to spy on us anymore.

If you're worried, I will send you a status report every 30 minutes by e-mail.

You can rest easy then, right?

What you will see there is the sight of me thoroughly enjoying the date!

If you'll excuse me.

Sorry about all this, Washio-kun.

- Please let me pay half. - Really, it's okay.

There's no reason for you to pay for mine.

It's because we're on a date.

Please let the man take some credit.

- Is that how it works? - Yes, that's how it works.

Well then, this time I will acquiesce to your wish. Thank you.

You're welcome.

But I have no idea when you went and paid.

It's like you're used to dating and it's reassuring.

Have you been to these places before?

- Only when I was a child. - Me too.

Can full grown adults really enjoy this...

When I did a search on "Date," "Fun Place,"

it had a high rate of ranking in the top.

With a smile, please.

More.

More!

More!

I thank you for your cooperation. Now then, let us go.

I'm starting to get nervous.

Since this is a facility made for people to enjoy,

I'm sure we can have fun.

Getting my fill of lunch at a restaurant!!

We'll go enjoy the theme park!!!

I'm sorry. I think the crowd is making me sick...

We've only come 15 meters from the entrance.

The actual theme park is further ahead.

- This is like a scene from hell. - Get a hold of yourself.

I have an aversion.

To those ignoble children and couples of low cultural level.

I understand.

It looks like a gathering place for people who are squandering their life away.

I guess it comes as no surprise that neither of us enjoy places like this.

If you find the difficulty level to be all too high,

I don't mind changing the location. For example, a movie theater or a literary museum

might be places at least you can enjoy.

You're gonna carry it out at exactly 6:30.

"Even hardship, once it's passed, can be sweet." By Goethe.

- We cannot allow ourselves to back off now. - Taniguchi-san...

If we can get ourselves to enjoy this theme park,

- we will have nothing to fear anymore. - But...

You want to convince your father, don't you?

I thank you.

I'm definitely...

going to enjoy this theme park if it kills me.

Let us get ourselves to the battlefield.

I have no idea how to look at this pamphlet.

All it does is make my eyes sting.

I've never seen a document that's so hard to understand.

Shit! The brat got soft cream on me!

- This is the pits. - Taniguchi-san...

I see warriors.

A couple who's truly enjoying the theme park.

- I'm impressed. - There's no hesitation in their heart.

Let's follow their example.

- But there's no way I can act like... - I'll go get their permission.

W-w-wait a minute.

- They said I didn't make any sense at all. - I could've told you that.

- However, I did get permission to emulate them. - Emulate?

The shortcut to proficiency is by emulating the experts.

Let us go.

5 days to go until the date

I don't know yet if we'll be living here with you in the future.

She has her father who's living alone too. But for the time being,

lessening the financial burden on you is my first priority.

Let me ask you a fundamental question.

Does the other party know?

That you're a hardcore NEET.

That you want to get married so that you can leech off your wife.

I, personally, haven't told her yet.

Although I'm an educated idler, not a NEET.

- Does she think you work for a publishing company? - I'll tell her the truth in due time.

- What's so funny? - Because if she finds that out,

there's no way she'll marry you.

I wish you wouldn't think of her as a stereotypical woman.

If I take time and explain my way of life, I'm sure she'll understand.

She won't. Where in the world will you find a woman who would willingly marry a good-for-nothing.

There are plenty of artists who were supported by a woman.

That Modigliani who you like was that way too.

Modigliani was a genius. Women fall for his talent.

What do you have?

What part of you would a woman fall for?

It's not a matter of falling or not falling!

This isn't a matter of such low level! Marriage is a contract!

This is why I don't like talking to commoners!

I can't believe you're actually my mother.

On my father's part, I think he'd like to see us go through the process

like a normal couple to the extent possible, and then get married.

Since there's no reason to rush the marriage,

it might be better if we continued dating

to get to know each other and

decide on marriage after we confirms that

it's enjoyable to be with each other.

Can you stop appearing like that?

- I'm in trouble. - What happened?

Yabushita Yoriko's starting to say normal-like things.

- That's the right thing. - But that puts me in a spot.

It's a miracle she's thinking about marrying me.

- So you do realize that it's a miracle. - But

if we continue dating like a normal couple,

she'll eventually snap back to reality. She'll realize that I'm no fun at all.

If that happens, it's all over. If I let this opportunity pass,

I'll be stuck in this life forever. Tell me, what should I do?

You've got to get her to marry you in one go.

- How do I do that? - You've got to propose to her.

- Propose... - Impress her with an electrifying proposal

and grab her heart.

Aniki, you proposed with a love song you wrote yourself, didn't you?

- She fell for it in an instant. - What was the name of the song?

"My Life is Your Life"

♬ My life

♬ Your life

You suck! Give it up!

Don't even think that she can be won over with a tacky song like that of yours!

- What did you say, asshole! - I'm telling you not to

underestimate Yabushita Yoriko!

Her mind is composed of mathematical formulas and theoretical concepts.

She has no interest in romantic relationships. She isn't a low-level woman who'd be impressed

by a mere proposal!

Takumi,

you don't understand women at all.

- What did you say? - There's no woman who's not interested in romance.

Neither is there a woman who isn't be happy to get a proposal.

If she hasn't been in love before, this is all the more your chance.

The less experienced they are,

thump, thump, the harder they fall once they get going.

Thump thump?

Women are creatures who get carried away once they fall in love.

Theoretical concepts and mathematical formulas will disappear in no time.

- Are you sure? - I'm sure. Right, Kaori?

- Heck if I know. - Present her with your best proposal

- and make her fall hard. - But

- I'm not sure if I can do it. - It's not whether you can do it or not.

You're gonna do it.

The line's hardly moving.

12 groups have progressed in 5 minutes and 30 seconds since we got in line.

There are 18 groups ahead of us, so we should be able to get on in 8 minutes and 15 seconds.

Let's bear with it.

I really hate standing in line...

I understand, but you must be patient.

You people there with the ears!

There should be 2 rows! You're making a third row!

You're fine where you are.

You know, waiting in line is a spice of life too.

You've got to enjoy that time too.

If you're with the person you like, the time you spend waiting should be fun too.

Rock, paper, scissors. Come over here.

They are indeed our master. They're saying it's up to us

to make the time spent waiting in line a waste of time

or time well spent.

Let's try it too.

You mean "Look that way"?

I don't think I can.

The rules are very simple. First, we do rock, paper, scissors.

I mean, I know the rules, but it's rather embarrassing...

Are you serious about enjoying this?

With such a half-baked feeling,

you won't be able to enjoy a theme park date!

Rock, paper, scissors. Look that way.

Rock, paper, scissors. Look that way.

Rock, paper, scissors. Look that way.

Rock, paper, scissors. Look that way.

- You're too weak. - You're too strong!

4 days to go until the date

- How much do you need? - About a million.

- You're funny. - I promise I'll pay you back.

How are you going to pay me back when you're not working?

It might take some time, but little at a time.

- Why don't you borrow from an easy money lender? - You know there's no way I can pay them back!

I swear, you say the funniest things.

I'm on the verge of finding a way out of this life.

If I end up staying here,

it's going to cost you more money, you know.

Compared to that, what's a mere million...

Just let me borrow as much as you can.

I'll go withdraw the money later, so just wait.

- Thanks. - Don't worry about it.

- I'll be a good son some day. - It's okay.

I'm gonna die soon anyway.

- Don't say such a thing. - I can't take money to the other world, right?

- Rin-chan, are you done? - Yes.

Really? Let's see it. I like it.

3 days to go until the date

- I like this one! - Like I said,

- all I could get was 100,000. - That's more than enough.

The owner of the store is my drinking buddy. He'll give you a discount.

- Do you know her ring size? - How would I know that.

Oh well, you can always get it exchanged if it doesn't fit.

Will a cheap thing like this do?

It's not the price of the ring that's important when you propose.

It's the SITU-ATION. Have you decided where you're going?

About that... It sounds like she's planning to go to a theme park.

It's the pits. That's a haven for rowdy brats, right?

That's great!

A scary experience can bring two people closer.

Roller coaster, haunted house... She might fall for you before she knows it.

It's what's known as the suspension bridge effect.

Suspension bridge effect, huh?

AAH~! I'm sorry, I'm sorry!

I thought I was gonna die!

- In my arms? - Gross!

I-i-i-it was more dynamic than it looked, wasn't it?

That's because in addition to potential energy at the top,

speed is a product of mass and acceleration due to gravity, and therefore

it fluctuates with the number of passengers and their weight.

It's a dummy.

Thank you for your hard work.

I'm starting to think that this is more fun than I had expected.

- Isn't it, though? Basically, you just need to revert back to being a child again.

Throw out unnecessary pride, like feeling embarrassed.

It may be true that I was obsessed with unnecessary pride.

We all need to go back to being a child at times, don't we, Yabushita...

Yabushita-san?

Are you still unable to enjoy yourself?

I'm trying, but

apparently, I haven't been able to reach that stage yet.

If you two have a secret to maintaining a good relationship,

- I'd like to ask you to share it with us. - Secret?

Well...

I'd say...not hiding anything from each other?

That's right. Don't lie to each other.

I thought that might be it.

5 days to go until the date

What you will see there

is the sight of me thoroughly enjoying the date!

If you'll excuse me.

Sorry about all this, Washio-kun.

Yoriko-san!

Yoriko-san.

Yes?

If you have it with you,

can I see Taniguchi-san's data?

"Sobundo Publishing"

Yoriko-san,

- do you know what my job is? - I heard you were in sales.

If you think marriage is a contract, let me ask you this.

What do you think is the most important thing

when you enter into a contract?

To work out the terms of the contract to the benefit of both parties.

That's not it.

What is it then?

The most important thing

is getting to know the other party.

My job is to do a thorough check on the other party.

To ensure that they're not hiding anything, that they're not lying...

If you so desire,

I'll check him out thoroughly for you.

Whether he's hiding something.

Thank you for your offer, but no thank you.

If there's anything I want to know, I'll just ask him directly.

Good night.

Excuse me? What are you talking about? I'm not being obstinate.

You're definitely being obstinate.

No matter how you look at it, what Washio-kun is saying is logical.

I'm not denying that.

Then why don't you call Washio-kun and ask him to do it?

I'm just saying it's not necessary.

A man who's willing to marry a woman he doesn't even like

has got to be scheming something behind your back.

That's a preconceived notion. Show me your basis.

Do you have statistical results?

You've always been like that.

When theories and calculations you come up with are wrong,

you have a hard time admitting it.

If you were the kind of person who can

readily accept it when people point out your mistakes,

you could've advanced further as a mathematician.

I'm going to give you a quiz.

Now then, your answer please.

Suppose that Erina didn't exist in this world.

That's unbearable.

- Me too. - Erina~.

Wow, dolphins are sure cute.

They have star quality.

- Taniguchi-san. - Yes?

Why don't we talk a little bit more about ourselves?

All right.

Then first, I will talk about my typical day.

Usually, I arise at 6 o'clock in the morning.

After exercising lightly,

I have a quick breakfast,

and head out to work on my scooter.

I work from 9:00 to 17:45, but

but in actuality, we're extremely busy and I work a lot of overtime.

I usually retire for the night at 23:30.

On my days off, I solve mathematical formulas and make the rounds of electronics retail stores to relax.

What about you, Taniguchi-san?

I...well, let's see.

I don't wake up quite as early as you, but

I exercise and work up a sweat,

have a quick breakfast...

Mom, can I order pizza?

Package delivery~.

Mom, 3,800 yen.

I got a used one.

After that, books have my full attention.

Right now, I'm trying to focus more on manga too.

On the weekends, my mother teaches an art class for children at home, so...

I'm sorry, but can you keep it down a bit?

...I help her out with that too.

Just a little will do.

Anyway...that's about it.

We're alike, aren't we?

5 hours to go until the date

Excuse me.

Is Taniguchi Takumi-san at work today?

Taniguchi-san?

2 days to go before the date

- Hi, Taniguchi-san. - Hi.

It's warm today, isn't it?

Excuse me.

Can you tell me which house is Taniguchi-san's residence?

It's that house over there.

Oh, I remember now.

It's been a while since I've been in this neighborhood.

Did you live around here?

I thought I'd come by and see Takumi Senpai.

Ah~. You're Takumi-kun's junior?

I wonder how he's doing. I heard he works for a publisher.

- Do you think he's home? - Publisher?

You're gonna carry it out at exactly 6:30.

2 days to go until the date

- What do you think? - Good job.

It's well organized.

As a start, I'll apologize for lying that I work for a publisher.

Next, I'll explain my way of life and the situation I'm in,

and ask for her understanding. After that,

I'm planning go with the proposal.

Perfect.

Finally, if you can come through with an electrifying proposal, you've got it made.

That's the problem.

Oh no, oh no. The hoodlums are here.

- Let's get out of here. - Hey~!

Why are you calling out to them!

It's Kaori!

They're my dancing buddies from high school. I asked them to come for Takumi-kun.

If you're talking about an electrifying proposal, this is the answer.

We don't have much time, so let's get practicing right away.

The steps for the part you'll be dancing are super easy.

You'll have no problem remembering.

We'll go through it once, so you just watch.

Hey, hey, hey!

It's impossible! There's no way I can do that!

- A shameless thing like that! - It's not a matter of whether you can or can't.

You're gonna do it.

Listen. Don't forget that I'm a hikikomori*! (*socially withdrawn and isolated person)!

If I could dance in front of a crowd, I wouldn't be a hikikomori!

I don't care if you're a NEET or hikikomori.

In order to impress her enough to blow all that stuff away,

- that's what you've gotta do! - I can't!

Then, are you gonna do nothing and continue to be a burden to Rumi-san?

Every time I see Rumi-san trying to act cheerful,

it pains my heart.

If I do that,

- I can't go wrong, right? - You can't go wrong.

- You're sure? - I'm sure.

I can do the box step.

Not like that.

Move closer together!

Like this!

With a smile. Smile.

Theme parks...are the best!

The best~!

Okay~! Here you go!

Thank you.

Thanks to you two, we had a very meaningful date today.

- I'm much obliged. - Don't mention it.

- This makes me a little sad. - This must be some kind of fate, so

- let's exchange e-mail addresses! - Let's, let's!

I must refuse. We are not in that kind of a relationship.

- Oh, okay. - Good night!

Good night.

Viking! Let's go on the Viking!

We managed to go through with it.

I can't say I enjoyed it, but

at least I don't think it was agonizing.

I'm glad to hear that.

Thank you for coming today.

Uh...

Do you have time to stay a little longer?

Can we talk...over there?

You must have really enjoyed the theme park date.

The theme park was terrific.

We decided to change our plan and extend the date!!!

They're still at the theme park...

- All right. - I'm sorry.

- For asking you to do something like this. - That's all right.

You've been so good to me,

I just couldn't sit back and watch your daughter

letting herself become unhappy.

You're gonna carry it out at exactly 6:30 no matter what.

You got that?

Aren't the lights pretty?

Yes.

The colorful neon lighting

is made possible by sealing neon gas

inside the tube and mixing in other matter.

- Yabushita-san. - Helium for yellow.

- Argon for... - Yabushita-san.

Yes.

- I have something important to tell you. - Yes?

It's something that's a bit difficult to talk about...

Please tell me.

Actually, it's about my way of living...

Washio-san.

- Why is that dude here again... - Taniguchi-san, I'd like to have a talk with you.

- Now's not a good time... - It won't take long.

- But this is the important part... - I did a check on you.

Washio-san, I didn't ask you to do it.

I'm sorry. I did it on my own.

There wasn't an employee by the name of

Taniguchi Takumi at a company called Sobundo Publishing.

- What gives you the right to snoop around... - Your neighbor

told me she didn't think you were working as well. Also,

that she doesn't see you around on a routine basis.

Taniguchi-san, what does this all mean?

Anyway, for now

- I'm pressed for time... - Were you deceiving Yoriko-san?

- That's why I was trying to... - Don't you think you owe her an explanation?

I was about to tell her everything

when you came, messing up my schedule and throwing off my timing...

You still have plenty of time!

- It's only 6:27! - What?! Already?

That's right! I'm unemployed.

Yabushita-san, I'm unemployed.

-Did you quit the publishing company? - It's not that I quit.

Did it go bankrupt? I heard things are tough

-in the publishing industry these days. - No, I never worked for a publisher.

- Then what kind of a job have you had? - I'm trying to tell you that I don't work.

- Since when? - All this time.

- All this time meaning? - All this time. Since I was born.

-Yabushita-san, I'm an educated idler. - Pardon me?

Educated idler? What the heck is that?

It's a term that was widely used from Meiji period to early Showa period.

It refers to people who spend their time reading and such

without getting a job despite being well-educated.

Nagai Daisuke in Soseki's "And Then,"

and Sensei in "Kokoro" are leading examples.

- Spend their time reading... - In that case, what about your income?

- I don't have any. - How are you making a living?

I live at home, so I have no problem with food, clothing and housing.

I hardly go out, so I don't have any entertainment expense.

When I need money, I ask my mother.

That's called a NEET. You're a NEET, aren't you?

- I'm an educated idler. - You're a NEET.

Let me ask you once again. You're healthy, right?

- I'm healthy. - It's not that you have a disease or handicap...

- I don't. - But you don't work?

- I don't work. - Are you studying something?

For example, the bar exam or to get licensed for something.

- No, I'm not. - Do you have any dream for the future?

- In art or something in that field. - No, I don't.

- Then what do you do every day? - Like I said,

I read books, appreciate movies and music at home to raise my cultural level!

That's called a hikikomori NEET!

- I told you, I'm an educated idler! - In other words, are you saying that

you are voluntarily choosing to live the life of an educated idler?

I knew you'd understand, Yabushita-san. That's exactly what I meant.

What's the point of that way of living?

An uncultured person like you wouldn't understand anyway.

It's a good thing I checked you out. Yoriko-san,

this guy's far more dangerous than I thought.

Mind you own business and shut your mouth!

Yabushita-san, I don't have time, so please just listen.

Don't even think that a NEET can get married!

I told you to keep quiet! Yabushita-san,

I'm sorry that what was written was a lie.

You think sorry is going to cut it? This is marriage fraud!

I told you to keep your mouth shut! My part's coming up soon.

Yabushita-san.

That was something my friend wrote and submitted on his own.

But I apologize for not getting it straightened out immediately.

But educated idler's way of living is noble.

Even if no one else does, I think you would understand my way of living.

What's this? What's going on?

I'll have to rush through my explanation. Please listen carefully.

My livelihood is built on

a limited income from the art class

my mother holds at home.

The house and property are already mortgaged,

and the asset I can inherit in the future is practically zero.

In other words, if something should happen to my mother,

my life will fall apart at that point in time.

Also, my mother is in poor health of unknown cause.

The countdown has already begun.

What am I supposed to do? I was at a loss.

- You can go find a job. - Day in and day out, I wracked my brain.

- And I came to a certain conclusion. - You have no choice but to work.

I'll have to find someone to leech off in place of my mother.

- How does it come to that! - And that someone

- would come in the form of a wife. - No! Go find a job!

Yabushita-san, when I saw your data,

I felt something click. This is her, I thought.

You want to continue working after marriage, and

since you're a National Government worker, your benefits package is solid.

There won't be any layoffs or bankruptcy. Your income is stable.

I thought if I was going to leech off someone, it had to be you!

Ah~ shoot!

Yabushita-san, please marry me.

Excuse me, but who are these people?

This is probably a flash mob proposal.

It's a popular way to propose these days.

- These people are all part of the show. - I see.

Well, then, thank you for your hard work. Thank you. Thank you.

In other words, Taniguchi-san,

you're asking me to marry you. Is that correct?

Yes.

I started dancing halfway without finishing, so

- it may not have been conveyed too well. - No, it got conveyed just fine.

You're asking if you can leech off Yoriko-san instead of your mother, right?

What kind of a proposal is that?

- It's none of your business. - All you have to do is find a job.

Listen, dude. You say find a job, find a job like it's nothing, but

age-wise, I round up to 40, you know.

- What can I do at my age? - If you set your mind to it,

- you can do anything. - Listen,

work isn't something that can be taken so lightly. Don't underestimate work!

That's a line for someone who's working. Why won't you work!

That's the pride of educated idlers.

Yabushita-san, please.

Please marry me and support me.

Please, I beg you.

Taniguchi-san.

I can understand your way of living and the way you think.

I knew you'd understand.

I must decline.

All right...

I can understand, but I cannot agree.

Your way of thinking is fundamentally mistaken.

From the standpoint of society's system, you are an error.

Error?

Errors must be fixed immediately, but

you don't even wish to do that.

Working towards your goal is what makes your life worthwhile.

That's happiness.

- But you don't even have such aspiration. - That's right.

You're only thinking of ways to live an easy life.

You've become a loser by choice.

You're a loser. Loser.

You're living solely within your egocentric values,

and you have no concept that you're a member of society.

It is essential that people contribute to society.

- Exactly. - Furthermore, my wish to get married

is also motivated by my desire to be a good daughter to my father.

However, you don't even have that motivation. Not only that,

you're trying to abandon your sick mother as soon as you can.

You're disgusting.

I hold you in contempt.

I don't care if you hold me in contempt.

That's irrelevant to marriage.

Since marriage is a contract, even if you hold me in contempt,

- you can still sign the contract... - There's no way I can.

You don't have the right to enter into a contract.

As of today, we are no longer dating.

That's to be expected.

Listen...I understand how you feel, but

don't you think you're being a little harsh?

He danced as hard as he could in his own way.

He danced as hard as he could, so I should accept his proposal.

- Is that what you're saying? - That's not what I meant, but...

He's the one who's suffering the most.

Takumi-kun was worried about his mother the most too...

Then he should stop living like this and go find a job.

Right?

Well, yes.

That's absolutely right.

Everything you guys said is sound reasoning.

In theory.

True, I may be a loser and a failure as a human being.

But what's wrong with being a loser?

What you guys are saying is rationalization.

What does it matter

if I don't contribute to society or if I'm not a good son.

If you ask me, you guys are

the pathetic species who are entrenched in today's flimsy values.

People should be able to live in many various ways.

From Meiji to the early part of Showa,

the lifestyle of educated idlers who broadened their culture

- was recognized. - It's Heisei now.

That's what I call rationalization!

When women got married and became a housewife, they called that permanent employment.

Women who got accepted for permanent employment were all

sent off with everyone's blessings, right?

Women have the choice of not having to work outside...

Why don't men have that choice?

Why can't men get permanent employment. Huh?

In fact, there are lots of married couples

where the wife has a job outside and the husband stays at home

and safeguard the home.

Are you going to deny that?

Safeguarding the home to support his wife

and marrying someone in order to leech off her from the start

- are fundamentally different. - Different in what way! Tell me!

It's certainly admirable to earn money by the sweat of one's brow.

But you know, withdrawing from the world without making money

should be respected too! Am I wrong!

There's no such thing as error in the way people live!

Happiness isn't something that's decided by other people's standards!

What you guys talk about as good or right

is nothing but repetition of ethics created by society!

"Righteousness is merely taking the same path

as the people who are in a herd of livestock."

By Mori Ogai!

If you have any objection, speak up!

How did you purchase this ring?

My mother paid for it!

Aren't you ashamed to have your mother buy the engagement ring for you?

- I'm not ashamed! - When you're 40.

- I'm still 35! - When she's nearly dead.

- Nearly dead is going too far. - Those clothes and those shoes too.

They were all bought with your mother's money, weren't they?

- That's right! - At the restaurant we had lunch,

when you acted cool and said you already paid,

- that was all your mother's money, wasn't it! - That's right! What's wrong with that!

- I'll pay half after all. - Yeah, pay me! Pay me!

Half of 4,280 yen is 2,140 yen.

Here. Exactly.

Thank you for everything today.

Dismissed!

Yoriko-san.

Like I said before, the important thing in marriage is love.

It's the passionate desire to make your loved one happy.

Please wait. Ya-Yabushita-san.

Uh...I got a little emotional earlier.

- You're here again? - What do you think about meeting again

- and talking it over like adults. - I've had enough already, is my thought.

- If I can't get married, I'll die.

Then die, is my thought.

- You want to get married too, don't you? - With anyone else but you.

If you marry me, I'll put all my effort into supporting your work.

Leave housework and childcare to me. I'll protect the home with responsibility.

If I can get some spending money every month, that's all I need.

It doesn't have to be much. I can't drink too much liquor anyway,

and I don't gamble either. I don't go to hostess clubs,

and in the first place, I don't go out. I really won't cost you that much.

If I can get a haircut once a month

and buy books and DVDs, that's all I need!

- Also, some action figures once in a while... - I'm taking off.

Please. Please. Help me...help me, please!

People should be able to live in many various ways.

Perhaps it's as you say.

I'm sure there's a woman who can accept the way you live.

But I can't.

- No matter what? - Without a doubt.

Because my father will cry again.

I wish you happiness.

- I want to die. - It's nothing to die over, I tell you.

She's sure a harsh woman. It's a good thing you're not marrying her, huh?

Think of it that way.

But that's the first time I've seen such an abysmal proposal.

Is it even possible to suffer such a humiliating defeat?

There were people taking pictures with their cell phones.

They might upload it on a video site.

I'll have to die.

Leave me alone.

What? Try saying that again, bitch.

So I apologized, didn't I?!

- How many times are you gonna cheat on me?! - That's why

I told you honestly!

Don't expect to be forgiven just because you told me honestly!

Then I'll break up with you!

Who needs a bastard like you!