Did you switch places? I'm Asou Shoko.
This girl is Maoka Miwa.
To be replaced by someone I never wanted to be around again.
I'm going to school in your place from today. Huh?
Welcome. You're just a kid who hasn't accomplished anything yet.
Aren't you 10 years too young? Who the hell do you think are you... Stop it!
Seriously! Why did you do that to Touru-kun? I'm sure he hates me now.
That's why men leave you.
I'm glad I'm not alone at this time of night. I'm happy
Hey, how long are we going to do this?
4 more minutes. It's important you take care of your skin every day.
I don't really have an appetite.
What? What's wrong? Are you sick? I ate fried tofu yesterday
and got sick. But I loved it.
Ah~ When you're over 40, oily food affects your stomach, right?
Ah, I have to hurry. It's so easy to go out without having to do make up
Hey, what are you reading?
SCIENCE FICTION LITERATURE
HOW THE BRAIN WORKS MYSTERIOUS BRAIND MIND PHENOMENON-LATEST BRAIN SCIENCE PARANORMAL PSYCHOLOGY
I was researching on tips on how to get back to normal. I'm sick of living like this.
I can't wait to go back to school. I'm sure you'll be able to go back someday.
Until then, maybe it's not a bad idea to experience
a different life. What different life?
I do housework in the morning, and the rest of the time I just sit around.
I'm really bored. I'm really bored. I'm really bored!
I'm sure you're enjoying having a young body.
I'm having a hard time balancing study and work too.
Why don't you try to find something you want to do?
You should try going out to various places.
What? Give me money.
I'll buy you clothes to go out in. You already have a lot of clothes!
My clothes don't look good in this old lady's body!
Then why don't you wear my clothes? What? Those plain clothes?
I mean, I definitely don't want to wear clothes owned by you.
I've never been good at math.
[phone ringing]
"Shoko-san, is it possible
you heard something from Miwa?
To be honest, it was a little painful.
At 47 years old and trying to hold on to something strange.
I end up feeling sorry for her.
I was a bit drunk,
so there might have been a misunderstanding. Can't we meet next week and talk?
Okay, study!
What's wrong?
I'll definitely get back to normal.
Ah! I'm sorry.
I'm sorry. It's okay.
Are your clothes wet? Yes. Are you okay, Fukao-san?
Did I tell you my name?
No, I heard someone calling you the other day.
I'm sorry! No, why are you apologizing?
I'm... Asou Shoko. I'm a translator.
Is that so?
If you're happy with a store like this, please come in anytime.
I can't believe there's a store like this... I love this place!
The smell of oil and the smell of coffee go well together.
I'm surprised.
I've been thinking that for a while too.
I'm so happy to hear that.
There are many people who say that the smell of machine oil is not good for a restaurant.
That's not true. It calms me down.
Is that true? Yes.
Then, would you like to work part-time?
Huh? I'm sorry. I'm just kidding.
Please take your time.
Hey, Touru-kun. Thank you for your hard work.
How did your mock exam go? It went well.
I see. I'm glad.
Um...
Please let me do it. Part-time job!
It's no good. I can't figure out what I don't understand.
Huh? Miwa-chan?
I remember now. This formula, right!
I missed it. Eh?
Ah, no, it's nothing. Then this next one.
Yes.
Thank you. Shogo-san's explanation was very easy to understand.
I'm a science major. I'm in the architecture department.
So you're going to be an architect in the future?
My house has always been a shitty apartment.
I want to become an architect and save money,
and give the house I designed to my parents.
That's good.
Very good.
You're great!
Ah...
I'm sorry.
Good luck. I'm rooting for you.
Ah, wait.
Yes. Um...
I've been in love with you the whole time.
Please go out with me.
[voice in head] Oh no!!
Konya wa Kokoro Dake Daite
Episode 3 [The Second First Love] (8 episodes)
You know... Yes, yes.
I've decided to start working part-time at the garage tomorrow. Part-time?
The daytime staff quit, and they're short on staff.
Hmm... What?
You'll be working together with Touru-kun-kun
It has nothing to do with Touru-kun-kun.
I've always wanted to work part-time. Okay. It's only during the day, right?
12:00 to 4:00. I'll be in training for a week starting tomorrow.
I'll be learning from you for an hour from 4:00 to 5:00.
Hmm... with Touru-kun.
That's annoying.
Miwa. Actually, I need to talk to you too...
[phone ringing]
What? What's wrong? What is this?
Miwa, I'm sorry for saying those things all of a sudden. I'm not in a hurry for an answer. But what I said is true! I think Miwa is the only one for me. Shogo
I'm sorry for saying those things all of a sudden, Miwa.
I'm not in a hurry for an answer." Why are you meeting with Shogo without my permission?
It's just that we bumped into each other by chance...
What did he mean by "saying those things"? What's the "answer" he wants?
I'll say no. Of course I'll say no.
I knew it! I've been conned!
That can't be true.
I've been trying so hard to avoid him, Shogo!
That's right. You don't want you to give him the wrong idea.
But it was refreshing.
When you're an adult, you don't have to make risky confessions*, right? *Japanese confession is a declaration of love
Ahh, the springtime of life!
Creepy old lady.
Don't worry, I'll say no.
Ah, it smells good!
♬[ I'm still only 17]
You're 47
That old woman is always doing unnecessary things.
I'm looking forward to working with you from today.
Thank you.
so, the milk is done like this
I have a lot to learn.
Touru-kun is such a pro. You could open your own store.
I'm not interested in running a business.
Can I ask you something?
What do you want to do, Touru-kun?
What? You know, the other day...
You don't need to go to college if you don't want to do anything.
Ah~.
I'm aiming for veterinary school.
Veterinary medicine? I see.
Isn't it hard to balance studying and working part-time?
I'm not busy at the store, so I can study here.
And I can concentrate for 3 hours after I go home and finish my home work.
Home life? Oh, I'm in a single parent family.
That's right. We were like that for a while too.
My daughter... is the same age as Touru-kun.
I got divorced when she was 5 and left home.
I chose my job over my daughter.
But it's only a second-rate job as a translator.
To abandon my family for a job like this...
I was a horrible parent. I think it's natural that my daughter hates me.
Is that called getting what you deserve?
If she's my age, I'm sure she understands.
Eh? I'm sure there were many circumstances
before it happened.
Parents have their own responsibilities
I think she will understand.
"You're not much younger than me! What are you talking about?
What are you talking about, Ellie?
I think you're beautiful because you're older! Okay.
Okay, let's use this.
(Intercom)
Ah~ Welcome back. Did someone come?
It's Suka. Godzilla
I'm here. Suka-chan?
This Matsusaka beef was sent to me from my relatives in Mie.
But I couldn't eat it all by myself.
Shoko-san has a young kid who is in the prime eating age, so I thought it would be perfect.
Ah, is it rude to talk
to a girl that way? Ahahahaha!
Aah, not ready for the leeks yet.
[voice in head] What is this? [voice in head] It's fine!
[voice in head] For now, just play along.
Shoko-san and I, you know,
We were colleagues at a publishing company.
She was a really excellent editor.
Is that so?
But that publishing company went bankrupt ten years ago.
I went independent, and she started working as a translator.
It was tough at first, wasn't it?
Huh? Shoko-san, you're not eating?
Ummmm! This meat is delicious.
Hahaha! That's right, dig in.
Hm?
Miwa-chan has grown up, hasn't she?
Shoko-san, you've been working hard, so God must've given you a reward.
I'm glad I got to meet you, Miwa-chan.
I'm really glad.
Can I cook this for you too?
not ready for the leeks yet, right?
[phone ringing]
There he is again. That boyfriend of yours? A younger businessman.
We've already broken up. Really?
[voice in head] Don't say unnecessary things! It's true, isn't it?
Did you really break up with him? Yes, I was dumped.
I dumped him! Eh...
Oh, I see... it didn't work out.
That's too bad.
You're mother and daughter after all. So similar.
Eh? The way you put the sugar in.
Did something happen to you too, Miwa? No... nothing.
Oh, I think I'll add milk too.
How do you know we broke up?
Because you talked too much, right?
Ah~ I knew I messed up... at that time.
That Godzilla's coming here quite often
Suka-chan, he's worried about us you know.
He's a really nice person.
I hope he finds a good woman soon.
You're translating romance novels, right?
That's right.
And you don't recognize it? What? What?
Dull woman.
Shoko-san, Shoko-san, which cake do you want?
Annoying
I'll definitely switch back.
If I don't go back to the original me, nothing will start.
Parents have their own responsibilities...
I have to do something before the entrance exam...
(Cicada sounds)
I don't need my mom!
Not good enough
(Yawn)
Did you work until late?
What? Ah, I was doing research until midnight, so...
It's okay. This place is quite relaxed.
This place is Fukao's hobby.
He started it because he wanted to drink good coffee.
Huh~ I guess I got stood up again.
I'm sure Fukao-san will be back soon.
It's the same as always. No matter how many times I say it, it's no use.
Sometimes I wonder what's wrong with him.
This is embarassing, isn't it? No...
I'm going home for today.
Ah, that's right, here's a ticket to the aquarium.
It's where I did my poster photo shoot.
If you don't mind.
Thank you very much.
Okay! Let's do it.
Let's see. Latte.
20% espresso, 80% milk.
Pour it in.
What do I do with this?
Put the milk foam on top.
The milk didn't go well.
No, it's good.
A heart. Wow, Touru-kun, you really have great sense.
I was so moved I got goosebumps.
You're exaggerating.
You know...
I've been wondering about it for a while.
That apron... it's tied in a vertical knot.
Um... can I do a little something?
Here, okay.
Thank you very much.
I'll take off then. Thank you for your hard work.
The aquarium?
Ah, this was given to me by Michiru earlier.
Do you want to go with me?
Oh, no, no, no. Just kidding.
If it's Saturday.
[voice in head] No way. Seriously?
Hey, look. Isn't that guy cool?
Shogo-san. Oh.
I just happened to be passing by.
[voice in head] You didn't come here by chance
Um, Shogo-san, about the other day...
Oh, this is the DVD I wrote in my mail* the other day, if you want. *Japanese "mail" is text message
Mail? Huh? Didn't you get it?
Did I get the wrong address? Oh, no.
My phone's been acting up lately. I see.
How are your studies going? Making progress?
Not at all.
You should refresh yourself once in a while. Go out and have fun.
That's right. So, Miwa.
What are you doing on your next day off?
What?
Number 2, beauty lotion, then number 3, milky lotion...
What a hassle.
I wonder why you agreed to do it, Touru-kun.
Even though I'm such an old lady...
Ugh, yeah!
I don't think so.
Hello.
Thank you.
Shall we go?
Ah~. Ah...
Ah, senpai. Oh~!
Why?
What are you doing! I said no!
Why are you two here together! Because, Shogo...
You're trying so hard... and you're wearing my clothes!
This is cute. Is it called a "victory dress"?
This is really annoying.
Do those two know each other? I don't know...
Why are you with that woman?
Well... it just happened.
You're really weird.
Is that so?
I'll tell Shogo-san on the way home.
Do you think I can trust you?
Don't be so uptight.
You're on a date too, right? Nice work~.
I'm just going through the motions...
Come on, let's go.
Shogo-san!
No, wait...
What?
Wow~ What was that again? What's that?
Up there... look.
A polar bear! 2.5 meters long. It's huge!
Wow!
Hurry, hurry.
So cute!
Hey!
Ah~! Oh~!
Wow! I can't believe it!
I've never seen a beluga whale before.
What? You look like a child.
Doesn't this look like Miwa? Eh, similar?
I'll buy this in a different color. Youth...
Eh? Yeah, let's buy it.
Welcome. Miwa-chan, I'll take that...
It'll be 1,600 yen. Please give me a receipt.
Name and address on the top. Yes.
Here you go. Thank you.
Ugh, damn it...
Are you so weak?
Ah...
why do you want to go to veterinary school, Touru-kun?
Because for animals, it's hard for them to tell in words where it hurts.
Yeah.
That's why... I want to help them.
I see. That's right.
Good luck.
It's interesting. Eh?
I've never been to an aquarium before, but it's amazing.
Oh, what was that... it's like a catfish
with a beard....
Chigodara! Ah, that, that, that.
That was amazing. That was amazing!
I can't get enough of it
I'm glad I came.
How about a commemorative photo?
Please come by. Smile, please.
Yes, say "Cheese"! (Shutter sound)
Here you go, Mother.
Mother?
Yes, please come closer. Yes, say "Cheese" (Shutter sound)
...right?
What's wrong?
Oh, nothing.
Hey, why did you come today, Touru-kun?
Eh?
Don't you think it's embarrassing to hang out with an old lady like me?
Not really
Just because we're part-time coworkers.
You don't have to force yourself to hang out with an old lady.
I think, if you want to go out with a girl,
you should go with someone younger like Miwa instead of me.
I'm not interested.
You don't like Miwa? Well, I mean...
I don't know her that well. Don't you want to get to know her?
I don't want to spend my time on unimportant things.
Unimportant...
I'm really no good at that type of thing.
It's so annoying.
I'm talking too much about myself, aren't I?
I didn't come here for anything in particular
I just wanted to talk to you more.
Asou-san?
Miwa.
Is there such a thing as a complicated broken heart?
[voice in head] In the end, even if your body returns to normal, it's no good.
Asou-san.
What's wrong?
(bicycle bell)
There's no need for you to go, Miwa-chan.
I'm worried about her. It's none of your business!
Do you like Touru-kun that much?
What? I just...
Stay here.
Just leave me alone!
I'm such an idiot.
I shouldn't have asked you out.
Why?
Why are you saying that?
Next Episode
I like you, Touru-kun. I'm not Shoko!
I think Touru-kun is in love with Miwa's heart.
Ever since we switched, all you've done is get in my way.