Pumpkin and Mayonnaise (南瓜とマヨネーズ)

Pumpkin and Mayonnaise

Excuse me.

Excuse me, sorry.

Credits

So starting next week, Wednesdays and Saturdays, okay?

Okay.

What will you do about your age?

My age? I'm 27.

You could lie about it.

What do the others do?

It depends, it's common for most of us take five years off.

- Five years... - I said I was 25 when I was 32.

The men always go for younger women.

Is that so?

Well, do you think about 23 is fine?

Do what you want.

If you're really going to lie about it,

don't mistake your birth year and zodiac sign.

- Hello. - Hi.

This is the new girl, her name is...

Tsuchida.

- That's no good. - It's not?

Think up a name.

A name?

Anything is fine, something like Miho or Miki.

Well, how about Miho then?

Kanako, make some business cards for Miho.

Okay.

Is Miho spelt phonetically alright?

Yes.

- Hello. - Hello.

Hello.

You new?

Introduce yourself to him.

- I'm Miho. - Huh?

I'm Miho.

Miho!

What a glum face! Are you okay?

- Are you sick? - Don't harass her, Tajima.

I'm not! I'm just concerned.

Leave her alone. I'm here and I want you all to myself!

And just leave Miho sitting there?

It's fine, she isn't used to this work yet.

Is that so? You're not used to the job yet, Miho?

Not yet.

Hurry up and get used to it, then!

See, you're totally fine!

You're okay!

But you know, some men will do stuff like this!

Tajima!

Leave her alone!

Miho, come back and sit down!

Keep that up Tajima, and I'll throw you out!

Alright already! But, she has to learn to deal with difficult situations!

She doesn't need that!

You were tense at first, too!

But, I helped you relax every day!

Yes, by feeling me up with your dirty hands every day.

Why are you saying it like that?

I'm not a creep!

Keep it down or you won't be allowed back.

Sorry about today.

About what?

That Tajima person was one of your regular customers, right?

One less won't hurt. I have plenty of regulars, so I don't care.

Thank you.

It's not like I particularly protected you or anything. Not all guys are like him.

Yes, not everyone is like him, right?

Is that what you thought I would say?

Listen, Miho. That kind of person is quite regular.

People like him, who steals two lighters every time he comes.

Most of the losers here get ripped off in Kabukicho.

If just that bothers you, you won't last long.

Really...

You got felt up a little and started crying about it, how annoying. How old are you?

I wasn't crying.

You probably won't last long.

You've really got it all together.

Huh?

Even though you're very young, you're very mature, Kanako.

Is that so?

Are you being sarcastic?

No, I'm not.

I'm home.

Welcome back.

Notice anything?

What is it, did you make something?

The shelf?

Cool, right? I'm proud of my paint job.

I gave it so many coats

that I had to buy more paint.

It got better with each coat, so I couldn't stop and-

Sorry!

What the heck?

I knew I couldn't pull it off.

But...

It'll be okay if we open the door slowly.

We can't just open it slowly, that's the toilet.

It's no good.

- I'll redo it! - Hey!

Sei, did you write a song?

Well, kind of...

This is incredible! I want to hear it, Sei!

It's not finished yet.

Sei, you achieved so much today!

I put the shelf in a bad spot, I'm really dumb.

For that matter, the DIY shop was looking for casual workers.

You've never lasted long at your part-time jobs.

I'm pretty good with wood, though.

Sei, you are a musician after all.

You should be composing and performing.

You should finish the song.

When are you going to let me hear it?

You will.

Hey.

When can I hear it?

Forget about work.

It's fine. I'm making more money now.

- Miho! - Yes?

Do you support your guy?

Why?

I can tell because I did as well!

Wow, even though you're so young?

That piece of trash cheated on me.

But, I loved him and wanted him to look at only me.

I did anything for him.

Anything?

In the end,

I had enough of being his slave.

It was too much for him, too.

We both wanted to end it.

Is your man okay?

He's not that kind of guy at all.

What's he like, then?

He's a musician.

And, he never goes out.

That's perfect!

Is it?

He won't cheat on you if he stays home!

I don't mind if he cheats as long as he properly makes music.

Not me!

I can handle an unemployed man, but not a cheater.

Me too, I guess.

But I'm glad, Miho.

You've got this job and that hostess gig, right?

Yes! Those daily payments made me cry!

Is that why you were crying?

Yes, I was just so happy.

Don't pleasure yourself after you finish up.

- Miho. - Yes?

- Want to take a new customer? - Okay.

He looks loaded, make sure he likes you.

If he does, then he'll come back to see you.

Then your pay will go up, Miho.

Okay!

I'm Miho.

How old are you?

27, I mean 23.

How old do you think I am?

How old do I think you are?

You just told me.

Oops, I guess I did.

Why are you working in a place like this?

Huh?

You seem out of place here.

You can tell?

I've only been here for a month so far.

And what's happened in that month?

Hostesses love to talk about themselves.

A boring day job or because they love travelling.

Or, because they like alcohol.

My reason is ordinary.

Ordinary?

Ordinary...

I just need the cash for living expenses.

You spend so much that you need two jobs?

No, I don't live a life of luxury, I work to cover for myself and another.

I see.

That's kind of rare these days.

Most girls want money to use for themselves.

I guess they do.

If it's just for money, there are better options than this place.

There are? How?

Do you want me to tell you? I will.

Yes.

You're so serious.

Don't tell your manager, okay?

The door will now close.

Come.

Over there.

In school, what club were you in?

I was in the school band in high school.

School band is no good...

Stay still.

Don't move.

So, you didn't like physical education classes?

Well, I liked swimming.

Swimming?

When did you do it?

In elementary school.