Nakamura-kun! Nakamura-kun!
Yes!
I just sent you the mail.
- Ah? Thank you very much.
Eh? You're leaving already?
Yes. I'm sorry for waiting making you wait.
I'll be bored when I get home anyway. It's okay.
Well then, I'm off
Thanks for your hard work.
I should have bought some dinner.
Good work... Good work...
Sorry to keep you waiting. - No problem. I'm on it.
Now that we've made it to the finals of the contest.
The band members are really motivated.
Of course, I'm feeling it too.
The first time I felt something like that.
Being valued by others.
I feel a particular conviction...
I'm hungry.
See you.
In any case,
it's fun being with everyone.
And more than anything, I feel like I'm fulfilled right now.
Ah, he hasn't come around lately, has he?
Ah... Firefly Man.
I suppose.
I wonder if something happened to him.
Ah...
I'm so tired.
I didn't even notice it myself.
I haven't cooked any meals lately.
I'll just take a bath afterwards...
I haven't had any fantasies at all.
Eh! That's unusual, isn't it?
Ah, I haven't had much time.
I go to work...
I go to practice...
I get tired and go to bed...
I go to work...
[Please work on this]
I go to practice...
I get tired and go to bed...
I go to work...
I go to practice...
I get tired and go to bed...
I go to work...
I go to practice...
I get tired and go to bed...
I go to work...
I go to practice...
I get exhausted and go to bed...
I go to work...
I go to practice...
It's so hectic...
That felt good. Yes.
But...
Good work.
Ah~ What a nice feeling.
Hello? Osamura-kun.
Long time no see. What's up?
It's been a long time...
Masao, have you heard from anyone?
What? About what?
Uhm...
Do you remember Nakayama-sensei?
Of course I do.
I heard he passed away.
What?
I don't know the details yet, but...
The sudden phone call from my classmate from junior high school...
[Oh, I see.] It was the news of my teacher's death.
Nakayama-sensei was the advisor of the light music club that I was in.
Call me when you know more.
She didn't have any experience with instruments,
and she didn't have any technical knowledge. She was just an advisor in name only.
But in terms of my life,
I probably,
can't live without her.
Someone who had such an influence on me...
has passed away.
Conversation 9 Masao's Meat and Potato Stew with Namul bean sprouts
Sensei...
What does it mean to be dead?
What does dying mean?
I've never done anything like that before, so I don't know.
That's right.
I'm delusional.
It's just a fantasy...
I have to go...
Ah, here he comes...
It's been a long time,
have you been busy?
Toda Naho plays the role of Masao's former mentor
Meat and Potato stew with really simple namul bean sprouts
I just bought ingredients without thinking at all about what to make...
What should I do?
Sensei...
what do you want to eat?
Half an onion, cut into wedges...
Two potatoes...
One-half carrot, cut into chunks...
Pork.
Cut into 5cm pieces.
Heat the lard in a saucepan...
Add carrots,
and onions.
When the onions are soft...
Add the potatoes...
Add the pork.
When the pork changes color...
add the seasoning next.
200 ml of water.
2 tablespoons each of sugar and sake...
4 tablespoons each of soy sauce and mirin...
Remove the scum... and cover with foil...
15 minutes...
Simmer it, right?
Wada-kun, you're doing troublesome things as always.
Because...
I won't see you again, right?
Yeah...
That can't be helped.
I...
haven't been able to see you at school since I graduated.
To tell you the truth...
I really had a lot to talk about.
I see...
Huh?
But I don't remember having a real conversation with you.
That's because... you see...
I have a problem with communication skills.
But...
what you said to me...
it really touched me.
I didn't know I said something that had such an effect.
That's amazing.
For example, what did I say?
For example...
"People who can't live wisely...
...have no choice but to do what they don't like."
"That's why you shouldn't stop playing your instrument."
Ehhh...
Did I say that? No...
But that's...
a little disrespectful, right? About Wada-kun?
Yes, at the time you said it,
I thought, "You idiot,
forcing me to play the instrument."
But that's why...
I haven't stopped playing my instrument.
What about the band?
We're still playing.
With my friends from college.
But we've been through a lot lately.
The band members have changed recently.
Yes, that's great.
What was it I said earlier?
I think I was trying to tell Wada-kun,
that you should keep playing with the band.
I'm sure I'm right. Oh, I remember now.
That's all I've said to Wada in 3 years
All I got was that scolding.
Oh, it smells good.
Meat and potatoes, right?
Are you going to eat it right after it's finished cooking?
No, I really want to let it cool for an hour or so but...
Then let's do that.
In the meantime, let's make something else simple.
I'll make it for you.
What? Are you sure? Yeah.
Do you have bean sprouts?
Yes, I think so.
Okay.
I'll make you some namul bean sprouts.
Get me a pot.
Yes.
First, bring water to a boil.
Boil the bean sprouts...
After about 2 minutes.
Drain them well.
Put the bean sprouts in a bag.
Add 1 tablespoon of ground sesame seeds.
1 tablespoon salted kouji.
Grate some garlic garlic. Yes.
1 teaspoon here. Ah.
And vinegar...
1 teaspoon
Oh, and... sesame oil
1 tablespoon of that. Yes.
After adding all this,
Mix well.
Can I open the fridge? Of course.
Let it sit in the refrigerator
If you serve it at the same time as the meat and potatoes it'll be ready.
Shall we have a drink while we wait?
Eh? What? What?
You're an adult now, so you can drink, right?
Yes, I only have beer, however.
Oh that's fine.
Thank you
Cheers
Ah!
You're going for it!
I'm sorry.
Huh? Why are you apologizing?
Oh, no, I'm sorry.
You're still the same.
Sensei,
why did you tell me to continue the band?
I don't know.
What?
Somehow or another,
as I was watching you...
Even if you have passion and skill,
if you don't want it,
it's the same as not having it.
So if someone comes along who you like,
you have to take real good care of them.
I remember.
After that you said...
" At any rate,
there aren't that many people,
who really like you."
That was the conclusion.
What? Did I say such a terrible thing?
You did.
I was deeply hurt.
That sucks. Sorry.
It was the worst.
But, being in a band...
Of course, there's skill involved,
but mainly, it's about relationships.
I've recently realized that.
It's just like you said.
You're a little strange, aren't you?
Huh?
Sensei, you're still the same...
Ah...
I had so many questions I wanted to ask you.
While sensei and I waited for the meat and potatoes and the bean sprouts,
we talked about all kinds of things.
About my company, about the band...
Hearing so much from this person, has been painful.
I almost regret my fantasy.
But after all.
the words of someone who treats me naturally like this,
I'm touched.
Then let's start... let's eat.
Bon appétit.
Mmm~
Delicious!
It's got a nice flavor to it.
Right?
It's really delicious.
You've really come a long way.
You're amazing, Wada-kun.
You should be confident.
But it's a little strong in flavor
You'll die early from lifestyle-related diseases
To have a drink,
with my students,
that is my dream.
Somehow,
my dream came true in a weird way.
Thank you, Wada-kun.
No...
Thank you very much.
Good work. Good work.
Sorry I'm late.
I'll be out in a bit...
Hey, Masao, Masao, Maso, a moment.
It's okay, it's coming down. Hurry!
That was... good, right?
Was it? Yeah.
Everyone
Hey, what are you doing here?
I am very sorry!
Without consulting you,
I unilaterally,
and voluntarily withdrew from the band.
I thought very hard about telling you.
But when I saw everyone's faces, I couldn't speak.
I'm really sorry!
Are you doing OK?
Yeah.
I think I'm making a lot of progress.
That's good.
Right?
Yeah.
Congratulations.
Thank you.
What? That's why you're here?
Sorry.
You're a new member?
Yeah.
She's playing the keyboard.
And vocals?
I'm singing.
I see.
That's good.
And you're the one who's making it
I'm good.
I know.
I've known for a long time.
No, no, no.
That's why, I'm glad I'm not in this group.
You guys look good now.
That's coming from someone who left.
But it really feels good.
Keep talking.
Hey, it's about time...
Oh?
It's about time,
for me to close up.
Excuse me!
Why don't you have a drink?
Sure.
Nice. Nostalgia, huh?
Hello...
Oh, what a lively greeting. Did something good happen to you?
Yes, well... something happened.
What? What happened?
You know...
Life's not all bad. - Cheers.
As long as you keep your eyes open.
So don't let your own eyes get cloudy.
For now, until that time comes, I'll continue to polish them.
At any rate, there aren't that many people who really like me.