Hirugao: Love Affairs in the Afternoon

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How pathetic of me.

I probably got overly excited, not having been alone with a man in so long.

How I wish I could take everything back.

I was so full of self-loathing, I couldn't even bring myself to cry.

Wait.

Do you know what you're doing?

What are you going to do if I go to your husband and tell him that his wife tried to seduce me?

You won't tell.

You think I'm that desperate to keep my job?

You're not a coward.

Don't humor me.

One day your little games are going to come back to haunt you.

You look perfect living in your shallow home with your shallow husband.

Hi, honey.

Oh, you're home.

Sorry! I didn't hear you, I was working on my speech.

- So, you had an umbrella? - Uh, yes.

What's this speech?

It's an honorary lecture for the Science Department.

They insisted I speak since I've been promoted to associate professor.

Will you come see it, Yuichiro?

Please come, it's my special night!

- Fine, I'll go. - Yes!

I think I'm going to continue using my maiden name, Orihara.

Everyone's already familiar with it.

[Kanto Seinan University Developmental Biology Department, Orihara Noriko ]

My father will be pleased, too.

Sure. You do what you think is best.

Good, then that's settled.

Are you hungry? Let's eat.

I'm sorry, I didn't have time to cook.

It's fine. This looks good.

That rain was intense! The line for a taxi was crazy.

I hope Hamumi is okay. Where could she be?

Mama?

Oh, sorry.

What is it?

About Hamumi. I hope she hasn't caught a cold in this rain.

I made a flyer for a lost pet. What do you think?

- It's useless. - What?

It's not a dog.

Even if somebody found a hamster, they won't be able to tell hamsters apart.

- Or are you trying to make me feel bad? - That's not true.

Then don't be stupid! The hamster will not catch a cold from the rain.

It's probably happily eating junk it found.

Are you okay?

No, are you the one that's okay? I don't even want to talk to you right now.

- I'm sorry, Mama. - Why are you apologizing?

- Well, you're angry. - Stop it.

Don't apologize if you don't even know what you're apologizing for!

I am a horrible woman.

I lashed out at my husband because another man rejected me.

But I'm grateful to have somebody close by to lash out to.

Maybe that's all what a spouse is worth for.

Hello?

Doing laundry?

- What do you want? - You look a little down.

Can you see my face?

People assume us housewives do the same thing every single day.

Sometimes, I find myself staring into the drying laundry and wanting to disappear.

Actually, I am feeling a bit down.

Rejected by Mr. Kitano?

What are you talking about?

I got turned down, too.

It never gets easier, does it? I couldn't sleep last night.

I didn't know someone as experienced as you would lose sleep over being turned down.

No experience you've ever had is useful when you're falling in love with someone new.

A new partner is a new start.

Maybe that's why we fall in love...

But, maybe it's a good thing that things didn't go as planned.

An affair is an affair.

One mistake and you lose everything. You're lucky you got to pull back.

- So, that just means I don't have to get caught? - Um...

That's not hard to do at all.

As long as you don't bring your lover home, no husband would ever guess their wife's affair.

I'm not giving up now. I need someone to look at me.

Life isn't worth living otherwise. I know you feel the same way.

Why do you keep dragging me into this?

I'm not seeing Mr. Kitano again.

Bye now, I'm busy.

I only got defensive because I thought she might be right.

If I knew I would never get caught, I would go see him again.

I would cry and ask him, 'Why don't you understand me?'

She and I.

We're the same.

Women who should be scorned for their shallow acts of selfishness.

'Love Affairs In the Afternoon'

Episode 3

You went out last night?

Proofs were done, so we went to have barbecue and karaoke after that.

Does Kato-san go to those gatherings, too?

The illustrator? No, why?

When he came over before he said he didn't like our food.

That's rude. Don't pay it any attention.

I'm not. I just wondered about him, that's all.

No one knows how he lives.

So, now you're interested in artists?

You said you wanted him to draw you again.

Actually, I do. I've never met anyone that seemed so dangerous.

Why would a spoiled woman like you be interested in a struggling artist?

Excuse me. Money isn't everything. For all you know, I'm dreaming of eloping.

Yeah, right.

Please come true!

All your wishes are about money!

Should I have wished for a handsome man?

You have a better chance of finding a bagful of money on the street.

- Do you say everything that's on your mind? - Okay. Okay, I'm sorry.

- Mineko-san! I need help over here! - I'll be right there!

Tanabata...

The manager said employees can make wishes, too.

Are you serious?

I'm faithful.

[I love Rikako. Please split up her marriage.]

Faithful? Well, I guess no one's going to read it.

- Why don't you write one too, Sawa-chan? - Sawa-chan?

I don't have anything to wish for.

- Tragic. - No, I'm happy already.

You don't look very happy.

None of your business.

- Kei-kun! Kei-kun! - Goto! Stop doodling and get back to work.

Kinoshita, sit up.

Nice work.

What are you doing! Go get it.

Kinoshita!

You don't have an umbrella?

I'll walk you home. I got off early today.

No, I'll be fine.

Actually, I wanted to apologize for saying you don't look happy.

I didn't see that coming.

I'm sorry. Really sorry. It wasn't my place.

Hmm.

What?

I wondered what Rikako saw in you, but you do have an endearingly honest side.

Excuse me, I'm pretty popular you know.

A man has to be more than just good-looking for a married woman to risk everything for.

I see. She did go out with me once!

Don't be so confident. I'm sure it was a game. Or just killing time.

- You are cold-blooded. - I can be honest with you.

- Does that mean you're attracted to me? - What?

Sorry, I'm only interested in Rikako right now.

Don't be stupid. I don't have to hide anything because I'm not attracted to you.

Oh come on!

Hey, isn't that the teacher from the other day?

Hold this.

Here.

Sorry for coming unannounced.

An affair is not a fairytale.

A married woman who falls in love with another man is a broken machine.

He probably thought I flirt with anybody.

I'm sad, but I'm also relieved.

I won't be tempted if I know he dislikes me.

I probably won't ever see him again.

Goodbye, my pathetic love.

Goodbye, my selfish and detestable self.

Goodbye, Kitano-san.

[Kitano Yuichiro Delete Contact? Yes - No]

Hamumi? Hamumi!

Oh no... it's gone.

I heard that rat ran away?

Yes, it was my fault. But I just...

Oh, are you lonely?

You bought a new one?

It's not good for him to stay alone.

- Say hello to... your new wife! - New wife...

They're already getting along!

Maybe Shunsuke-san would get along better with a new wife, too.

Don't take it like that.

All I want for you is to be happy and make lots of babies.

I'll help you make dinner. What time is Shunsuke coming home?

I bought mountain yam again.

Mountain yam, rebanira (liver and chives), we need to get our nutrition...

I'm sorry, you might have to give up on children.

You always wanted them so badly so, I could never tell you.

But, I don't think you'll ever have grandchildren.

What do you mean?

I was waiting for you!

What? I'm not sure that's a good idea.

- What's the problem? - Please ask Shunsuke-san.

- See you tomorrow! - Don't mind me...

From the Department of Biology, Doctor Orihara Noriko.

Dr. Orihara, please come to the stage.

[Department of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology Research Team, Dr. Orihara Noriko]

Sasamoto-san.

You were mad that teacher saw us sharing an umbrella, weren't you?

Whatever.

- But... - Be quiet and get back to work.

- Hello. - Rikako.

Who are you?

You came to see me, right?

I think you have the wrong person.

I need bamboo for the star festival. My children want to decorate it.

Right this way, ma'am.

I think that was a little cruel.

'Eager when you meet them, cruel when you leave them.'

It's the cardinal rule for us women.

Right this way, 'Princess Orihime'.

We have wish papers over here, too.

Oh wow! You helped me the other day.

- Yes. - Thank you, the bento was delicious.