The Yakuza's Guide to Babysitting
Episode 9: The Kirishima [ ] Plan
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Huh?
Antsy, antsy...
Hmm... The little lady seems antsy...
Yae-chan's acting strange?
Yes. She's seemed pretty restless the past few days.
I haven't really noticed anything.
It's like she's expecting something.
Oh, also, she seems to be really curious about my schedule today.
Are you working outside today?
You'll be home tonight, right?
What? That's so cute.
Yae-chan wants to know all about you.
She's clearly warming up to you. That's great.
Uh-huh... Is that how this works?
Yeah. I wouldn't worry about it too much.
Impressive as always, Kirishima-san.
He noticed the slightest change in the little lady.
What are we going to do, Sugihara-san?
At this rate, it's just a matter of time until Kirishima-san finds out about the plan.
You dumbass!
Our job is to protect this plan from Kirishima-san's inhuman intuition!
Hey, not so loud, Sugihara-san! We're supposed to be hiding!
Protect what from whom?
Yikes! Gulp!
What the hell are you guys whispering about?
All right! Good!
Great job, Kanehira! Run away!
What happened? I heard a loud noise...
Pissed...
No idea, but they're definitely mocking me.
Huh? What do you mean?
Don't worry. I'll sort this out myself.
Antsy Antsy
Okay.
Did something good happen, little lady?
Wh-Why do you ask?
You seem really antsy today.
Kirishima-san! You need to come with me, now!
We were watching a horror movie,
and it was so scary that Kanehira lost the ability to talk!
Oh, God, this is awful! What should we do?!
Huh?
Uh, he doesn't really talk to begin with.
Kanehira
Just come quick, okay?!
The hell? You're so annoying.
So... you can't talk now, Kanehira?
Right. So the same as usual.
No, really. It was even worse earlier. Right, Takeuchi?
Right...
You guys are hiding something, aren't you?
N-Not at all!
We just thought it'd be nice to bond over a movie every once in a while!
Hey, Kanehira.
In as few words as possible, tell me what's good about this movie.
You guys want to bond, right?
Then we should bond, too.
Yeah?
I mean, you could just talk about what you're hiding instead of the movie.
Um, so the best part about this movie is...
I didn't ask you!
Right...
This is stupid.
Where are you going?!
What does it matter?
Where are you going?
Honestly, anywhere other than the reception room...
I guess I'll head to the reception room, then.
No! You can't!
What do you mean, I can't?
Right, you absolutely can.
Crap... I don't think we're gonna be able to buy any more time.
I'll open it! I'll open it for you!
Little lady?
What in the world is going—
Boss?
I thought I heard some yelling.
Come with me.
Y-Yes, sir...
Explain.
The little lady's been restless the past few days.
I mentioned it to Kanami-san,
but she told me not to worry about it.
I see.
And then Sugihara and the others started getting really antsy.
I got annoyed at them for trying to keep me away from the little lady.
And that's why you were trying to get answers from Kanehira?
Right.
To be honest, I do feel a bit bad for being so harsh with Kanehira
over something so silly.
Right.
Kirishima,
I put you in charge of taking care of Yaeka.
If they messed up, it'd be one thing,
but getting emotional and taking out your anger on your subordinates is unacceptable.
Especially if you're going to do that in front of Yaeka.
Right. I did get too heated.
I'm sorry.
Well, I'm gonna head back.
H-Hold on!
S-Sir?
I'm not done talking.
Sure, what is it?
You see...
Yes?
There's something I've been meaning to say to you for a while now...
And that is?
You don't know?
No...
So... there's this late-night TV show...
Sir?
It's an anime about a yakuza member becoming the babysitter of the boss's only daughter...
Anime, you say?
You've never seen anime?
No, I can't say I know much about it.
You should watch some.
Er, you can tell me all about that another time, sir.
If you'll excuse me...
Huh?
Kirishima.
Yes?
Stay put!
Huh?
Now, little lady!
Happy birthday!
Huh?
Come on!
This is...
Your birthday party, Toru-kun.
Yae-chan planned all of this for you!
You always notice immediately if something's off, so it wasn't easy.
And yet, you're so oblivious about yourself.
Kirishima, you celebrated my birthday,
so I wanted to celebrate yours, too.
Birthday...
Oh, right. It's my...
Happy birthday.
Kirishima, what's wrong?
Nothing... I...
I'm very happy. Truly.
Kirishima, happy birthday!
Cheers!
Eatery Kurosaki
Closed for a Private Event
Man, we just barely avoided pissing Kirishima-san off.
Yeah, he freaked me out. I was about to spill all the beans.
It's been a long time since you were all here, so I went all-out!
Of course, this is to celebrate Toru-kun's birthday, too.
Thank you.
I have some sake for you. Would you like some?
Yeah, thanks.
You want your usual, Toru-kun?
Yes.
Usual?
Toru-kun used to come by with Aoi-kun,
and he's always ordered the same thing.
Here you go. Agedashi tofu.
Agedashi tofu?
Toru-kun would always forget what it was called,
so he'd just ask for his usual.
Right.
Is it yummy?
You can have one of mine, little lady.
Okay.
Be careful. It's hot.
Oh? Do you like it, too, Yae-chan?
Yeah, it's really good.
Great.
I know. I'll show you something that should bring back memories for you.
Do you remember this?
Meme-chan!
Meme-chan? Another new character?
Daddy gave it to me.
I told him you saw it at a toy store and wanted it,
and he bought it the next day. Meme-chan the sheep.
Huh...
He sure knows how to take initiative when it comes to his daughter.
What is it, Kirishima?
Er, nothing. Do you remember Meme-chan, sir?
What are you talking about? Remember?
You're the one who went out and bought it.
Huh?
Sorry, I sorta forgot what it's called as I wandered around the store,
but you wanted some sheep, right?
Tender Lamb
Sliced Lamb Roast
Did you forget that you brought home lamb meat
and I smacked you on the head?
I thought Aoi was going to die laughing.
Lamb meat...
What? Really?
Oh, right. I remember having to go back out to buy the right thing.
You never listened to what anyone was saying, even back then.
Man... my past self was so hopeless.
Yae-chan was just so happy when she got Meme-chan.
Whenever I was working, she'd talk to Meme-chan so seriously,
as if it was her only friend.
Huh...
I guess it was actually useful.
I'd always mark the days that you'd be coming over.
Look. This is the day you get to see your daddy.
Yae-chan would always get so excited
when the circled days were getting closer.
Ah, I see.
There were days when the boss was randomly in a super good mood.
Looking back, those must've been the days he got to see the little lady.
He... seems to be in a good mood.
I see.
That was the boss's way to show that he was super excited.
Smack
Can it.
Here. Let me pour some for you.
Thanks.
It's been a while since you last poured me a drink.
It has. It really takes me back.
What is it?
Do you remember when I poured your drink the first time you came here?
I was so nervous over my sister bringing a guy over,
So this is my sister's...
splash
and I kept pouring even when your cup was overflowing.
Oh, dear.
Wow, that happens to you, too, Kanami-san?
The first time I came to the shop...
Inoue
You're such a quick learner, Miyuki-chan.
Oh, no. You're just an excellent teacher, ma'am.
What a great gal.
She's still a student, but she lost her parents,
so she's been coming here from the next town over to work.
Oh, my... really?
That must be very hard.
Beam
I get to look at all these pretty flowers while I'm working.
Working at a florist shop is amazing.
Okay, now I just need to move this...
Upsy-daisy.
Oh! I'm sorr—
I'm so sorry!
Is your face okay?
Yeah, I'm fine.
The Yakuza's Guide to Babysitting
Oh, if it isn't Kazuhiko-kun!
More flowers for arranging today?
Yes.
Let me introduce you two.
This is Miyuki-chan, my new part-timer who started last week.
Kazuhiko-kun is a regular at our shop.
He used to be such a cute little boy, but he's grown up to be so handsome.
Ma'am, we don't need to talk about me.
Oh, no need to be shy!
I'll go wrap your flowers up. Just wait right there.
Can I help you?
No, it's just... You do flower arrangements?
I dabble in it.
That's lovely!
My mother used to do it, and I tried learning, too,
but I just wasn't very good at it.
So I quit.
Did you get any enjoyment from the flowers as you were arranging them?
Yes, of course.
In that case...
It's not a matter of being good or bad at it.
Even if you do it well, there's no point if you're not enjoying it.
Here you go.
Your lisianthus flowers.
I see...
Thank you.
See ya.
Thank you very much!
Thank you.
He was very beautiful.
Inoue
A Few Days Later
Please teach me!
The secret to flower arranging?
I thought it'd be best to ask someone who deals with flowers every day.
I'm just doing it as a hobby, not every day...
But you understand how amazing flower arranging is!
I want to know how you do it.
Please!
If you don't mind my methods...
Thank you!
Do you have time tomorrow?
I'd feel bad making you fit it into my work schedule.
Above all, I want to talk with you as long as I can.
That's fine with me.
It's settled, then!
Here's my contact information.
I'll be looking forward to tomorrow.
Right...
Miyuki-chan, you're more forward than I thought.
Huh?
Don't play dumb with me. I saw you ask Kazuhiko-kun out on a date.
Oh, that's not it at all. He's just going to teach me about flowers.
Jeez.
No need to be embarrassed! I'll be rooting for you.
Rooting for me? A date?
Date
A date?!
What's the matter, Onee-chan?
Fuyutsuki Café
Thank you so much for making time for me today.
I just invited you out of the blue yesterday...
It's fine. I was bored anyway.
I see. That's good to hear.
Only for a limited time
Order whatever you'd like.
Oh, no! I'm the one who invited you, so I'll pay!
It's fine.
Don't worry. I actually have money from work...
Everyone knows the man pays in these situations.
Huh? I didn't know that.
You didn't... Well, whatever.
Can I take your order?
I'd like a caffè latte.
One black coffee and one caffè latte.
Only for a limited time
Strawberry Parfait
Also, will this strawberry parfait work for you?
Huh? But...
You don't have to hold back.
Er, in that case... Thank you very much.
The way he talks is stern, but he's really nice.
Also, was I that obvious?
Thank you for waiting.
Um, may I eat this?
Yes.
I'm so happy.
The last time I got to eat a parfait at a café
was when my parents were still alive.
It's sweet, nostalgic... and very delicious.
Still alive...
But I feel bad eating this without my little sister...
You have a little sister?
Yes! She's still in middle school, but she's much more responsible than I am.
Does your sister like sweets?
Take some home today
Muffins Plain | Chocolate Berry & Cream Cheese 350 yen each
She does, yeah.
This café sells baked goods for takeout, so why not take some home?
Then you might not feel so guilty.
Thank you very much!
I'm so sorry... You even walked me home.
I just felt like doing it. Don't worry about it.
Today was a lot of fun.
I've never been on such a lovely date before...
Oh, no! I'm sorry! I didn't mean that!
The owner and Kanami kept calling it a date, so I just...
I just wanted to learn about flowers...
Wait... Huh?
Oh, no! I meant to ask you about flowers today,
but totally forgot and just had fun instead.
I'm so sorry!
I had a feeling, but I guess you really did forget.
Today was fun.
He smiled.
I'm always in town, so let me know if you ever need anything.
I'll talk to you about flowers anytime.
Sakuragi Family First Lieutenant Sakuragi Kazuhiko
Can we... go to the café again sometime?
The strawberry parfait was delicious,
and I wanted to talk to you more.
Oh, and if we could talk about flowers, too...
Sure. I'll take you anytime.
Yum!
Fuyutsuki Café
You should have some, Onee-chan, before they're all gone.
I already ate, so I'm fine.
It's almost a waste to eat them. Today's a great day!
It really is.
Would you like some more?
Sure.
You know...
Seeing the three of you eating here together...
is making me a little emotional.
You'd come here with my sister,
Aoi-kun would drag Toru-kun here,
and Yae-chan lived here.
Ever since my sister's accident, we've all technically been together,
but it somehow felt like we got torn apart, so I was lonely.
Kanami-san...
That's why I was really happy when Yae-chan went to see my sister in the hospital.
Huh?
When Yae-chan came to see my sister...
It was coincidental, but then I got to see Aoi-kun,
and it felt like our hearts were together again.
And now you three are sitting here together and eating.
That just makes me so happy.
This is all thanks to you, Yae-chan.
Kanami-chan,
the rolled omelets are really yummy today.
I'm glad to hear it! But I didn't make them any differently than usual.
I used to eat your rolled omelets here all the time,
and those were really yummy.
But Kirishima and Daddy are here today,
so it tastes even better.
Yeah... All of us being together is the best.
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