AmagamiSS07TL

Mom!
Mo—
Mom...
Who... is that man?
Who is he?
It's a new product!
Tropical Diet Soda!
It's finally come to Japan!
Nii-ni, you pervert!
You belly licker monster.
-OP-
Kaoru...
Ow!
What's up, Chief?
You've got a big grin and it's only morning.
That hurt.
And I don't have a grin.
You got your hands on a good porn mag, right?
Well, is it awesome?
Y-Yeah, it was pretty...
Hey, that's not it!
Huh? I wonder what happened to Kaoru.
During the Great Tempo famine, many farming households in the capital became the targets of destruction.
Ayatsuji-san, will you tell me why?
Okay.
Because the cost of rice increased and no one could buy them.
That's correct.
I-Is she absent because of that kiss?
What's wrong, Tachibana-kun?
Oh, nothing.
Please don't worry.
Please keep it down when class is in session.
Right, I'm sorry.
Could she have gotten a cold from that?
Wait, then is it my fault she's absent?
But...
She looked perfectly healthy yesterday.
I wonder what happened.
Kaoru?
Did you happen to call her yesterday?
Well, I did call her last night to thank her, but I couldn't talk to her.
She wasn't home, and no one picked up.
But it's usually because she's working or something.
Oh, right.
Are you worried about her?
N-No.
I'm not worried.
Really, I'm not.
Tachibana-kun?
Well, she's never been absent, and...
She always boasts about her health, so...
Really?
Ow, yeah, I'm not worried!
What's wrong?
Are you okay?
Y-Yeah, I'm fine.
Maybe she's just skipping class and loitering around the campus.
It doesn't matter what I think.{flashback}
I want to know your opinion!
I don't like the cold, but I still like the winter sky.{guessing winter based on the "cold" comment and the uniform}
Okay.
Let's see it.
Show me your manliness.
Junichi!
Hey, Rihoko.
You were also in the library yesterday, right?
Y-Yeah.
Is reading your new hobby?
Something like that...
Wow, that's amazing.
I fall asleep in three minutes reading walls of text.
You're pretty amazing, Junichi.
Oh, it's not something to be praised about.
I can't possibly tell her why I was actually here yesterday.
Oh, I know.
Hey, Rihoko.
Did you happen to see Kaoru today?
Did something happen to Tanamach-san?
No, it's not important or anything.
I don't think I have.
Tachibana-kun!
Where are you, Kaoru?
When I asked Miss Takahashi, she said that Kaoru hasn't called in sick today.
And it seems that her mom spoke on the phone saying that she hasn't been home since last night.
Miss Takahashi was worried and asked me if I knew anything.
Tachibana-kun, where are you going?
I'm gonna go look for her!
What about class?
Are you going to cut class?
Can you cover for me? Thanks!
Like running around is going to do any good.
Kaoru, do you have any snack you're into?{flashback}
I do!
I most definitely do.
For one, I like this winter limited white powder chocolate.
And this new cocoa flavor ice cream.
So you're surprisingly into new things.
Yeah.
I always end up buying the season limited snacks since now's the only time I can have them.
Don't eat too much, though.
I know.
Kaoru, have you already prepared for the winter?{flashback}
Yeah, of course.
Really? I didn't expect you to be so well-prepared.
Why wouldn't I be?
The newest models of the popular jackets sell out in September.
R-Really?
Yeah, some clothes come with extra goods in the fall, too.
Really...
Gotta get the ones you like early.
That's the iron law of fashion.
Hey.{flashback}
Just a rehash on the rules.
We're playing the normal 9-ball, right?
Y-Yeah.
Okay, then let's get this started.
All right! Lucky first strike.
Nice.
I know.
Kaoru, where are you?
Huh? Why am I so worried about her?
Why, Mom?
Why can't it just be the two of us?
Weren't we going to get by on our own?
Huh?
Isn't that the awseome lady from yesterday?
Hey—
Leave her alone.
Yeah...
Kaoru, where are you?
Hey, dude from yesterday.
Are you two in a fight?
You should never make a girl cry.
Could you two have seen...
Yeah, she was crying at the beach.
Make sure you say you're sorry even if you're not!
Why am I so worried about her?
Kaoru...
{eyecatch}
I was so surprised.
Yeah.
It was amazing.
She slid across the floor like a figure skater, then fell like a stone.
I knew something like that would happen when I saw her coming out of the kitchen.
The crab at the top was already rocking from side to side.
She was just a step away, but she didn't make it.
It fell to the floor, and not a drop got on me, so she didn't need to apologize to me so much.
"I'm terribly sorry!"
She just repeated that over and over.
But...
What's funny?
If you had gotten covered in gratin, you could've borrowed their uniform while we eat.
What?
Then I would've been able to see you in a waitress outfit.
Man, if only...
Look, even if I did end up covered in gratin, I wouldn't have put that on.
Why not?
Because!
By the way, wasn't that waitress from our school?
Was she?
I think she's a junior.
Really...
But the crab gratin from the north tasted pretty good.
Really?
My mushroom ensemble didn't exactly suit my taste.
Very well. The crab gratin from the north?
It's so embarassing to repeat that order.
Kaoru!
Hey!
Why is my wallet in winter at a crucial time like this?
I can't go in...
So I guess I'll wait out here until her shift's over.
Junichi?
Koaru!
What happened?
I was so worried!
Why were you worried?
Because...
I'm sorry, but could you wait fifteen more minutes?
That's when my break is.
S-Sure.
You'll catch a cold!
I feel at ease now that I've seen her face,
but I wonder if something happened.
Here.
Oh, thanks.
It's hot, so be careful.
It's warm.
Wait, I didn't come here to lounge!
Kaoru, where were you since last night?
And why are you working when you didn't come to school?
Well...
I didn't want to cause any trouble for the cafe.
The teacher gave a call to your house since you didn't call in sick or anything.
Then your mom said that you haven't been home after you ran out last night.
What were you doing without going home?
I was at a manga cafe.
Hey, what happened?
Give me a break... Jeez.
I thought I was doing my best.
I thought we could get by just the two of us.
What are you talking about?
On my way to work yesterday, I met my mom.
She was with a man I don't know.
She never smiled like that at home.
It pissed me off!
I'm doing my best over here, working and trying to lessen the burden on my mom.
When I got home, we got in a fight about that man.
I see...
She's thinking about getting married again.
Give me a break, seriously.
I've never slacked off on cleaning the house or doing the laundery.
I even cook dinner sometimes!
I've been proving that we can get by with just the two of us.
And I'll continue to in the future!
I won't slack off, ever...
Yet...
Why...
Kaoru...
I...
I don't want a new father!
Kaoru...
Sorry, Junichi.
You're... like the only guy I could talk to.
Yeah.
I thought I was calm.
Don't worry.
But tears came out.
Kaoru, I think you should just cry.
Oww...
What did I do to deserve that?
Sorry, I can't show you this face.
Well, I'm going back.
Kaoru.
It's fine to feel worried, but you shouldn't push yourself against a wall.
Just cry when you want to.
I can't do that.
I need to be strong.
Crying isn't a weakness.
You want to cry because you cherish the memories with your mom and your dad more than you cherish yourself.
Why... do you know so much about me?
Well... because we've been friends for a while?
Hey...
Thanks.
Sure.
I know, in terms of knowledge,
that my mom hasn't forgotten about my dad.
But...
It was just so sudden, and I didn't know what to do.
Kaoru.
I also...
Well, I want to be your support.
If you don't need me, just tell me that you don't.
Then I'll just—
You can't.
I need you by my side.
Kaoru.
Please stay by my side.
Yeah.
I'm gonna call my mom.
Yeah, do that.
Mom?
I'm sorry.
Yeah.
Yeah.
Okay.
We can talk about that once I get home.
I need to go back to work.
Yeah.
What did your mom say?
She was infuriated when I called,
but she was laughing by the end.
That's good.
Yeah, I made her worried.
You're supposed to from time to time.
Is that how it is?
Yeah, that's how it is.
Yeah, and there were red, blue, and green.
There was also green?
I knew there were three colors, but I didn't know which three.
Oh, and the ears aren't symmetrical, did you know?
They aren't?
No, the right one's round, and the left one sticks out like this.
Really, I didn't know that.
So which color do you want?
Well, which color do you want, Mio-chan?
I think I'll pick red. Is that okay?
Yeah, that's okay.
What about you, Ai-chan?
Whatever works for me.
You, Nakata-san?
I'd like blue.
I think I'll pick blue.
Okay, then I'll get green.
Okay, that's settled.
Let's go buy it tomorrow.
Bye, see you tomorrow.
Yeah, see you then.
Thanks for coming today.
Don't mention it.
Kaoru!
Here!
I got something you'd like.
The winter limited Super White Powder Chocolate.
I'll always be supporting you from closeby.
I did it.
I think I sounded really cool just now.
Good luck, Kaoru.
I wonder what's wrong with me...
Why do I feel like this?
I need you by my side.
Wait, wait, wait.
We're just buddies from middle school.
Nothing more, nothing less.
So why now...?
Could I really have a crush on...
Huh?
Nii-ni?
Are you still in there?
Huh?
Nii-ni!
What are you doing?
Kaoru.
Morn'!
Those look heavy. Need a hand?
Really?
Thanks.
That'd help.
Not a problem.
But it's unusual to see you with printouts.
Well, I just met the teacher in the halls, and she asked me to bring the printouts for first period.
And you actually said okay?
Yeah, that's how it is.
Wow, you're awfully in a good mood today.
You'd usually just dash away.
I figured I could compensate for ditching yesterday.
I see.
Anyway, let's get to class.
We can talk while we walk.
Yeah, let's do that.
But I'm glad you're feeling better.
Of course I am!
I can't just be feeling blue all the time.
Aren't you forcing yourself?
No, I'm all good now.
I see.
Then that means you can carry this yourself.
Hey, you said you'd carry it.
I'm kidding, really.
She's completely back to normal.
Hey, get those legs moving.
Yes, ma'am.
Thanks.
Well, see ya.
She got me.
-ED-
On the next episode.
Tachibana-kun, no more ditching the afternoon classes, okay?
Ayatsuji-san.
There was a fairly good reason, and...
Here's my notes.
You can copy it down if you'd like.
Can I?
Yeah, since the exams are coming up.
I also need to lend it to Tanamatsu-san, so don't take too long, okay?
Yeah, she was gone all day.
Next time: Progress.
By the way, did you spend hours finding Tanamachi-san?
How do you know about that?
{TS,4.56}Tanamachi Kaoru
{TS}Chapter Three
{TS}Betrayal
{TS,11.57}Restaurant Totoss{and other scenes too lazy to note, if we're even TSing this sign, since the store name doesn't seem relevant}
{TS,19.34}Super White Powder Chocolate
{TS}Winter Limited
{TS,23.51}Preview
{TS,24.12}Next Time
{TS}Progress