Original subtitles

There's another handsome guy!

I'm wondering if one of them could stay somewhere else.

Is there anyone who can help us?

Maybe this person can!

Hello! Nice to meet you, I'm Cain!

Come on in.

No need to take off your shoes.

Like an American style.

It seems that I can even play football here.

I was thinking the same thing.

Whoa... I have heard about you,

but you really look like a Heian nobleman.

The hat also looks so sturdy.

I'm really glad.

I was just looking for a housemate.

He said he didn't want to live alone after his girlfriend moved out.

It's a huge house after all.

It's way too big for one person.

But will it be really okay?

Hey, you've already made yourself at home!

It's okay. I'm the one who invited him in.

Hermes-kun will feel lonely when there's no one around.

Hermes-kun?

His hedgehog's name.

He's a really nice guy who keeps the pet that's been abandoned by his ex with care.

Don't talk like that about my family!

Um... may I ask your name?

People call me Chujo.

Chujo?

I think it means the middle captain Shogun...

Really? What a weird name. Isn't it hard to pronounce?

Well, that has never crossed my mind.

How about we call him Naka-chan?

- That sounds good. - Sounds good.

It was such a big house.

What does Cain-kun do for a living?

He's just an ordinary host.

A host?

This is my workplace.

These guys are what you call "hosts"?

I'll explain everything to you. No need to worry.

- Good morning! - Good morning!

- Morning. - Morning.

Is that your friend?

Yes.

He'll try working here today. Hope you can help him out.

- Good morning! - Good morning!

Morning!

Good morning.

Morning.

Who is he?

He's the number one host here. Hikaru-san.

Hikaru?

LIKED!

LIKED! HIKARU GENJI-KUN

Subtitles by eveychooey

- 5th Handscroll - LOVE IS LIKE A FOOD SAMPLE?

Do you really have to wear that weird hat?

Taking off someone else's eboshi in front of others, that's really rude.

Please excuse him! Naka-chan is a Heian nobleman.

- A Heian nobleman? - Yes.

I see. So, that's your concept?

So interesting.

Then, how about you go with professional (genji) name, Maro?

Maro?

Maro, were you friends with Nobunaga?

He was from Sengoku period!

Oh no! I made a mistake!

I may look like this but I was a Japanese literature major.

How can you allow him to use that effortless Heian concept just to grab attention?

You're such an intellectual, Yukari.

Huh? You look somewhat gloomy.

All the guys here,

they are flirting with women whenever they have a chance.

But they don't look like they really love those women at all.

Doesn't it mean that they're not being honest and deceiving those women?

It's not a deception.

All the girls came here to experience the heart-fluttering moments.

And forget all the unpleasant things outside.

That's why, to us,

every customer is a lovely princess.

Lovely princess?

I see.

Yosh.

When it comes to princesses, I cannot lose!

Welcome. Welcome.

Is Naka-chan doing all right?

I'm sure he is.

However, that house was really spacious and grand.

Sorry... mine is so small and modest.

Saori-dono, why did you twist my words into a whole different meaning?

Well, aren't you envious? He lives in a big house.

Well.. that's...

Then, you should go there.

No...

If I want to play football, I can do it at the park.

Here is where I can have a peace of mind.

I'm starving!

Naka-chan, do you like ramen?

Ramen?

There's a place that sells delicious dried sardines ramen.

Having ramen after work is just the best.

Stop!

Thief!

Wait!

Hol... Holy cow!

Naka-chan, you were better than Cristiano Ronaldo just now!

So impressive!

Are you all right?

Yes.

What is your name?

Ma..Maika.

Maika-dono? That's a beautiful name.

Thank you.

You're a host, right?

Where do you work? I'll definitely go!

Naka-chan, that's awesome! She just chose you as her designated host!

Here we go! Here we go! Here we go!

Hey ho, hey ho, hey ho!

That one. Isn't that champagne?

Drink champagne 365 days a year!

Everyone, let's say it together!

Maro, if you tell me that you like me,

I might order another bottle!

If you want it,

I can even turn myself into a lovebird, together with you.

I'm not sure what that means, but...

please give me another bottle!

It turned out...

The man from Heian...

Is so great...

The number one host today is Maro!

Naka-chan, you're amazing!

You're qualified for the final song!

The final song?

The best-selling host of the day gets the right to sing in front of the princess just before closing.

A song?

Beautiful balls~

Decorating the night~

Like dreamy sparkles~

That's the song?

I don't understand the meaning at all. But I will be Maro's regular customer.

What is this?

Top-selling host of the day?

Awesome.

Since when did Naka-chan become such a popular host?

That's lovely...

Truly elegant.

Hiromi's wedding will be held this weekend. What are you going to wear?

It's only the second party. No need to try so hard.

Are you serious?

The second party of the wedding is the best place to meet someone.

You should put your best effort.

I'm all right for now...

You say that, but you'll be over 30 in a blink of an eye.

- Chujo-dono? - Genji!

We met by chance at the station. His hat really stood out.

I haven't heard from both of you in forever.

Naka-chan, your aura feels different somehow.

Saori-dono.

What is this? It looks really elegant.

This? It was selected by Cain-dono.

You two seem to be getting along well.

It seems so.

So, what brings you here today?

Ah right.

We're going to hold a cosplay day,

so I'm here to pick up my outfit.

Cosplay?

Is it okay to wear such an important outfit for that purpose?

It's a good opportunity.

I want everyone who always supports me to see how I really look like.

Doing a cosplay is really fun.

You should also come.

Ah, visiting a host club is a bit...

- Maybe I should go... - Really?

You can't! You won't stop once you go.

I've been hearing the sound of bell crickets since a while ago...

That's my ringtone.

It's kinda trendy, right?

Crickets sound as ringtone, he truly is a Heian nobleman.

I think this is an elegant way to exchange love letters with the princesses.

Letters? Princesses?

What do you mean?

It's business email with the customers..

In order for them to visit the club,

I recite my lovesickness to them like this.

Business waka.

I see. That's interesting.

Genji, you should come as well.

- I'll go right now... - Hikaru-kun, you can't!

Chujo-dono can go, but I can't? Would you care to explain?!

Well... you... you actually can...

You can make money there...

However, however...

Saori-dono, don't look so confused. I was just joking.

Joking?

I'm not as diligent as Chujo-dono.

And I don't like noisy places.

Really? I took it seriously...

I'll make some tea.

I'll help out.

Sis...

You like Hikaru-kun, don't you?

No, I don't...

If you don't express your feelings properly, Hikaru-kun will never know.

Can I wear them?

I'm afraid you can't wear them without using an ear piercing machine.

- Ear piercing machine? - You should consult Cain-dono first.

You can't wear it like that.

Okay. Here I go!

Number 51!

Number 51!

One more to go!

That's too early!

Is there anyone that interests you?

No. There's no one today.

Hiromi is so pretty.

I'm going to get married this year.

Where's the partner?

I'll meet him at the matchmaking party next week.

Bingo!

How's everything going with you?

There's nothing special.

Then come with me to the matchmaking party.

Aren't you free next Sunday?

It's a lot cheaper if I bring a friend along. Okay?

I'll be playing Go on Sunday.

Play Go? With whom?

Well... Um...

You can't play Go by yourself, can you?

- Do you have a date? - No. That's not it.

Number 1!

One more to go!

You've been acting strange lately.

If you have a boyfriend, just tell me.

Am I a stranger?

That's not it! Hikaru-kun is just my housemate.

HIKARU-KUN?!

You're living with a man?

No, that's not it.

He's just a housemate. Or more like a freeloader.

But, he's still a man. There must be something going on.

Not at all! He's already married.

Huh? What do you mean?

I mean, Hikaru-kun and I are not involved romantically.

It just happened that I ended up helping him...

No, no. You shouldn't have an affair.

No, that's not it... Hikaru-kun and I are not...

Fujiwara, you need to get it together!

You may not have such a relationship with him now,

but in the end, it's the woman who'll face the risk.

You may have your own circumstances,

but you shouldn't neglect your morals as a person.

She's right.

Just because he's a Heian nobleman, it doesn't mean that this is tolerable.

- Congrats! - Thank you!

You're right. I'll try to talk it out with him.

There's such a guy in your life...

I was so shocked.

Number 18!

Bingo!

Hikaru-kun?

It's raining.

I thought you were supposed to come back now.

Why are you wearing the eboshi outside? It's been a while.

I thought it would stand out.

If you didn't see me after I had come all the way here to pick you up, then it'd be meaningless.

I see.

Fujiwara, you need to get it together!

Anyway, Hikaru-kun...

Thank you.

It's no big deal.

Well, let's go home.

Aren't you holding the umbrella too high?

It's because the eboshi.

Saori-dono, you look more shining today.

Stop it. I was just attending my junior's wedding.

Is that so?

By the way, aren't you both married?

How does it feel to be married?

Saori-dono, are you interested in getting married?

Well... people around me are very concerned about it, so...

But it seems that there's no gentleman pursuing you.

My bad.

Selecting a partner is important, but family background is also important.

By the way, in which government office does your father work?

He's an ordinary office worker.

Art skills are also important.

If you can't recite a waka, how about playing instruments?

Like the koto or the biwa?

I used to play piano for a while when I was in elementary school.

You also need to change your speaking tone.

You talk so fast, people might treat you as a country bumpkin.

Wow. They're pointing out my faults according to the Heian standard, and it's not enlightening at all.

Sure enough, I shouldn't interact with these people.

It's time to actually, seriously, face the reality.

What kind of pose is Saori-dono pulling?

- Goodnight. - Goodnight.

- Goodnight. - Goodnight.

- Goodnight. - Goodnight.

Hey, hey. Take me there too.

Where?

You know, you're going there this weekend.

- The matchmaking party? - Keep your voice down.

I think I'm free this weekend...

I wonder if there is a good party to attend....

- Goodnight. - Goodnight.

What should I wear on this occasion?

Contemplating about what to wear?

You scared me. At least let me know that you're here!

If you don't know which one to choose, wear that one.

That light blue dress.

Are you sure?

That color will flatter your fair skin even more.

Where are you going?

Well, you see, I'm going to meet my friends after a long time.

Your old friends?

Well, yes.

Also, I'll be having dinner at the restaurant,

so, can I ask you to take care of your own dinner?

I got it.

Then, the free time starts now!

Fujiwara, get yourself a nice man!

Hello.

Is this your first matchmaking party?

Aren't you nervous to be here?

Excuse me for a moment.

This is bad. Because I see a good-looking man every single day,

my standards have become strange.

I have to get back to my normal preferences.

Excuse me...

Are you okay?

Yes... it's my first time here, so I'm a bit confused.

I understand.

Your friend invited you here, right?

Yeah, something like that.

Just a second.

Here you go.

It might be better than alcohol.

- Thank you. - No problem.

It's good.

Glad to hear that.

I think he's a nice person.

You're right.

This is really good.

If Hikaru-kun was here, he would recite a...

I'm the worst.

Comparing others like this...

I hate it the most when others do that to me.

Sorry, I don't deserve a good person like you to smile at me.

OMURICE . SPAGHETTI NAPOLITAN

SPECIAL HAMBURG STEAK

It looks so good...

But I can't eat it...

I wonder if Hikaru-kun is just like a pretty food sample that can't be eaten...

Saori-dono.

If you're home, at least turn on the lights...

Don't.

I don't want you to see my face.

What happened?

- Is there anything wrong? - It's nothing.

I'm just depressed after I realized how bad I was...

You're drunk.

If something went wrong at the banquet, no need to worry about it.

I went to a matchmaking party today.

Didn't you meet your old friends?

No.

I lied.

You lied?

I didn't meet my friends!

I met a lot of men.

But I wasn't interested at all...

In such ordinary people.

Ordinary people?

It's the kind of people who are normally, and seriously, living their lives while doing their best.

If I faced them properly, I should've been able to meet a lot of men.

But I didn't even try to look at them.

Even though I have nothing to be proud of,

I judge people by their looks.

I'm such an ugly person.

That's not true.

I didn't know what really happened,

but you are never such an ugly person.

Hikaru-kun...

Saori-dono, you have a beautiful heart.

Heart, huh?

Your face represents your heart.

That means you have a beautiful appearance.

Be more confident in yourself.

I'm fine. You don't have to encourage me like this.

Can't you believe me?

That night, I found your light in the dark.

I was all alone in a strange place, but you invited me into your house.

I don't think someone who has such a kind heart is ugly!

Did you just laugh while looking at my face?

For...forgive me.

I broke into a smile because you looked so lovely.

You liar!

I swear I'm telling the truth.

You're so cunning, Hikaru-kun!

But I will never fall for you.

I think you and Naka-chan are like food samples.

Food sample?

I don't know what it is, but I'm sure it's a beautiful thing, right?

Look at you being like this again!

I will never fall for it!

Hikaru-kun...

Don't disappear again.

How ugly...

And adorable...

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