Jigoku no Girlfriend (Girlfriends in the Hell)

When I was in junior high school

The ten meters around me were the whole world to me.

My life was changed by the gossip my friends shared nonchalantly.

From how my friends suddenly became cold and distant

it was clear they were whispering about me.

I ended up eating lunch alone every day.

That's when I realized...

I was better off without girl friends.

INDIVIDUALS WITHOUT ANY FRIENDS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

LOOKING FOR ROOMMATES TWO RESIDENTS+LANDLORD WOMEN ONLY

Liar! You're not listeningto what I'm saying! Don't act like you're here to help!

Please calm down, miss.

-Why should I be calm when you're useless! -There's other people...

Can we go, Mama? I'm scared.

Sorry, let's go.

Give me one second.

You're here for the roommate interview?

Yes.

Me too.

It was scheduled for 4 PM, right?

It's good to be five minutes late when meeting at someone's house.

So we should be good to go.

Welcome. Come on in.

The gate is unlocked.

I don't live here.

I'm Shikatani, I'm helping the landlord.

Come on in.

Nao-san, they're here!

Something's not quite right, is it the stone's positioning?

Isn't the balance a bit off? What if it was one millimeter to the right?

Don't worry about your nails right now.

Did you give them all the details?

Oh, right.

Uh...

The rent is low, but I need someone to help me keep the place clean.

If that's okay with you, then welcome aboard.

Hang on, that's it?

-Yes, that's all. -Shouldn't you introduce yourself?

What's the point in that? I'm not asking them to be my friends.

Even if that's the case, it's just common courtesy, you know?

Actually, I feel the same way she does.

-Me too. -Then it's settled!

-You can't decide just like that! -Why not?

You'll be living together, there are things you need to know in advance.

Like if they're serial killers?

I wasn't thinking that extreme...!

Like what if they play the Taiko drum?

-Either of you play the drums? -I meant as an example.

Sorry...

I have a child.

Really? How old?

-A four-year-old boy. -Is he cute?

He's pretty cute, but like all children he can be noisy at times...

That's okay as long as he's cute, right?

I'm Sudou Yuuri

I've been working at Suzuran Stationery ever since I graduated college six years ago.

-Where'd that come from? -I thought you should know more about me

It might make it easier to deal with me.

Please let me know what you need me to take care of.

I often have to work late at the office, so I'm pretty worn out when I get home.

Of course even if I'm tired, I can still clean the toilet or the bath.

But I may not be very sociable if you're looking for friendly conversation.

Are you trying to say that you don't like children?

No, I was more worried that a child might not like me.

So...?

It's not a problem. I have a child, but you don't need to worry about that.

I don't want to bother anybody else, but you don't need to worry about us.

You don't need to go out of your way for me.

So that's that.

So everyone can do what they like

without worrying about or interfering with each other. Okay?

I'm home.

Welcome home.

Crime in progress!

You're early.

Kaede, want to watch Miracle Saku-chan?

Didn't I say eight o'clock?

Get the door for me.

Hit the light switch.

Now then...

So you just do whatever you want?

Why did you cancel the contract on the new apartment? Didn't you want to move?

-It's because-- -You didn't want Kaede to change preschools.

But didn't you find a new preschool for him?

Yes, but if I stay in the same district he won't have to change schools.

We have to go over this again?

-Kaede finally has a friend at his preschool. -He can make friends at a new preschool.

-But Kaede is shy, it's hard for him-- -So what, then?

Will they go to the same elementary school and the same junior high school?

What if he moves? Will you have to move too then?

What if he's a bad student? Will Kaede go to a high school for idiots?

-I didn't say that. -That's what you're saying, Kana.

Whatever.

See, that's your problem, Kana.

You won't think about the long term.

Or maybe you're not even capable of it.

Kana, do you really just want to stay here?

I mean, nobody would want to move into a tiny apartment.

-No, that's not it. -Then what?

You didn't like the apartment that I picked out?

-I already said it's because Kaede's preschool-- -But that doesn't make any sense!

Sit down.

I want to discuss something.

Anyway, can I get a certificate of tax payment?

I consulted with my lawyer.

The child-support payments are too high.

But that amount was decided based on no damages or property distribution.

I'm starting to find that pretty strange since you're the one who wanted a divorce.

I'm the one who should be getting damages.

And about property distribution, I was the one putting food on your table.

So there isn't anything to distribute.

-But I can't afford... -Kana, why did you want to get divorced?

You said you wanted to get divorced so you could focus on your work.

We got divorced, are you not working?

It's not like I can suddenly make a lot--

You're getting welfare, right? For being a single mother?

I don't get anything for being a single father.

-That was all factored in-- -I'm saying it needs to be looked at again!

It isn't fair right now.

What were you up to today, Kana? You had me watch Kaede so you could goof off?

-You wanted to spend the weekend with him. -I thought you could raise him by yourself.

Kana, didn't you say you could make a living as a writer? Were you joking?

Are you lying about your income now that we're divorced?

I wouldn't do that.

Don't you see this is wrong?

-That's not what I was saying. -Have I said anything wrong?

I just wanted to put a bit more effort into my career.

I had more opportunity before I got married, before I had a child.

I missed that chance because I got married.

I didn't want to regret not trying.

But this man...

If you made more money I'd help with the chores.

If you want free time then contribute more money.

The kind of work you're pursuing is just wish fulfillment.

You're too selfish.

Welcome home, Papa!

Kaede!

Are you listening?

Anyway, whether you find a new place or not

you have to be out of here by the end of the month.