Every Day I Cooked Delicious Meals for the Skinny Hostess Lady Next Door ,Then a Month Later..
Every Day I Cooked Delicious Meals for the Skinny Hostess Lady Next Door ,Then a Month Later..
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00:00I'm Leo Ikeda, a 25-year-old guy who just started living on my own.
00:05I'm a cooking expert, who makes a living by posting recipes on my blog and social media.
00:12Hey, did you eat today?
00:14Yeah, I did.
00:16Seriously though, calling your sis after you finish work?
00:20Just get yourself a girlfriend already.
00:23None of your business, you know.
00:25Oh!
00:26Woah.
00:27I'm so sorry.
00:29Nah, my bad. I'm sorry too.
00:32Wait, isn't she...my neighbor?
00:36All her bags are filled with diet food.
00:39And plus, she's super skinny.
00:42I'm really sorry. Your lunchbox got all messed up.
00:45Oh, no worries. It's just a prototype, so...
00:50Prototype?
00:51Yeah, I'm a cooking expert.
00:53Oops, my bad for not introducing myself sooner.
00:57I'm Leo, your neighbor.
00:59Cooking expert?
01:01Wow, first time seeing one.
01:03Didn't know you were my neighbor.
01:05Oh, by the way, I'm Meg.
01:07I work as a hostess.
01:09Seems like her name is Meg Kimura, the girl next door.
01:13She's 21 and aiming to be number one at a famous hostess club in Koiwa City.
01:19Um, if I may ask, are you on a diet by any chance?
01:24Huh?
01:25Oh yeah, that's right. I wanna get even skinnier and cuter.
01:29But you're already so skinny.
01:31Uh, no, not really.
01:34If, uh, you'd like, would you want some side dishes or something?
01:39Uh, I'm fine with that. Besides, skinny girls gotta get even skinnier.
01:43Well then, goodnight.
01:45Um, goodnight? Did I butt in too much?
01:49After that, we started greeting each other occasionally.
01:53But every time I saw her, she seemed to be getting even thinner.
01:57I can't bear to watch anymore.
02:00One day, while thinking about that, good morning.
02:04Good morning.
02:05She looks pale. Is she okay?
02:08Uh, you gotta eat or you'll mess up your body, you know?
02:13Uh, thanks for worrying, but it's none of your business.
02:17Huh?
02:18I gotta get skinny, you know? It's got nothing to do with you.
02:22But you look like you're about to collapse.
02:25I mean, I don't mind if I do.
02:28What? That's just nonsense.
02:31What do you even know about me? I, I have to get even skinnier, cuter.
02:36What? Is neglecting your own body health that important?
02:40What if you get sick?
02:42What's your deal? You don't know anything.
02:46Uh, Kimura? Kimura?
02:49Huh?
02:51One hour later.
02:53Huh? What's that delicious smell? Wait, where am I?
02:59You awake? You okay?
03:02Leo? Why am I here?
03:04Oh, hey, it's better if you don't move suddenly. You collapsed earlier.
03:09What?
03:10I thought it would be weird to just barge into your place, so I let you rest at my house.
03:16Oh, now that I think about it, sorry for causing trouble.
03:22Don't worry about it. By the way, if you like, you can eat this.
03:27Huh?
03:28I think the reason you collapsed was because of lack of nutrients.
03:32So, here. It's something simple, but eat it.
03:36It looks delicious, but if I eat it, I'll gain weight.
03:41It's okay. It's a low-calorie stew, you know?
03:44It has thickening from potatoes, and instead of milk, I use soy milk.
03:49And for meat, there's also...
03:52Oops, sorry. Anyway, it's really good for your body.
03:57Really?
03:59Yeah. So, can you at least try it?
04:02In that case...
04:05How is it?
04:07It's delicious! Oh my god, it's really good!
04:12That's great. There's seconds if you want, so eat as much as you like, alright?
04:17Oh, maybe not all at once, but just eat as much as you can.
04:22Okay.
04:24Thank you for the meal, and I'm sorry for causing you trouble.
04:28I never thought I'd actually collapse like that.
04:31Um, why do you have to be so thin? I think you're fine as you are now.
04:36Well, I used to be really overweight.
04:40After that, Kimura slowly opened up and shared her story.
04:45Back in high school, it seems like Kimura had a crush on someone.
04:49She had given up, thinking it was impossible.
04:52And at the graduation ceremony, a guy poured his heart out to her.
04:57She thought she finally got the chance, but...
05:01Of course it was a joke. You really thought I meant it for real?
05:06Because I'm fat. I was teased like this.
05:11Driven by frustration, Kimura embarked on an intense diet and transformed into a stunning beauty within a year.
05:19With the goal of becoming number one, she started working at a hostess club.
05:25But the other girls around her were cute, and seemingly didn't gain weight no matter how much they ate.
05:31If I gain weight again, they'll laugh behind my back! I can't stand that!
05:36So, I was dieting to avoid gaining weight, you know?
05:40But I couldn't lose as much as I wanted, so I started cutting down my meals even more.
05:45It's embarrassing to end up collapsing like this, huh?
05:49If you want to laugh, go ahead and laugh. It's easier that way for me.
05:54I ain't gonna laugh.
05:56What?
05:57You've been hustling all by yourself all this time, right?
06:01Dieting isn't something you can do without being tough on yourself. You're incredible.
06:08I won't ever laugh at someone like you who's working so hard.
06:14Don't treat me like a kid!
06:16Oh, sorry. It just slipped out.
06:18Why? Why are you being so kind to me, Leo?
06:22Huh? Well, maybe because I like people who enjoy good food.
06:27Huh?
06:28Oh, right. I made some soy milk pudding. You wanna try it?
06:33Made it with maple syrup instead of sugar. Just wait a sec, okay?
06:38Uh...
06:41Thanks... for today.
06:43Um, if it's okay with you...
06:46Hm?
06:47Since I cook a lot for work, it'd be great if you could taste test it for me. Just a thought.
06:53W-well, if that's the case, yeah, sure.
06:57For real?
06:58Yeah. It'd help me out, too. And make me happy.
07:03What?
07:04Um, please call me Meg.
07:07Huh? Why, he mur-
07:09Meg!
07:10M-Meg?
07:12Yeah. Come back to eat again, Leo.
07:15Y-yeah.
07:17From that day on, I started preparing meals for Meg before she went to work.
07:22Here, made spring rolls with shrimp, watercress, and boiled fava beans.
07:27Thanks, Leo! Yesterday's hijiki seaweed hamburger was so delicious!
07:32Today I feel like I can totally rock the day! See you later!
07:36She seems energetic today, too. That's good.
07:40After showing a vulnerable side once, Meg began to laugh more softly.
07:45And before we knew it, a month had passed. Meg had completely regained her health.
07:51Now it's become natural for us to have meals together on Meg's days off from work.
07:56Oh, it's so crunchy and delicious! You can't even tell there's tofu in it!
08:02I'm glad you like it. It's made with ground chicken, so it's low in calories.
08:07Leo, you're a genius!
08:09Man, she's cute.
08:11Ground chicken, huh? That's why it's got that juicy factor.
08:15But with the tartar, it's got this creamy croquette vibe like, whoa!
08:19Oh, actually, that's a great idea!
08:22I could reduce the amount of ground chicken and make it more like a creamy croquette.
08:27That sounds delicious, too!
08:29Meg, who's always been a big foodie, shares a lot of discoveries and tips.
08:34And it's a great learning experience for me.
08:37In return for cooking for her, I take her feedback into consideration.
08:41Hey, you know how you're always cooking for me? So I want to do something in return.
08:46Huh? No way! Your feedback is super valuable to me. It helps me a lot with my work.
08:53But, I mean, I feel like I'm always getting the good stuff, so I want to be of help, you know?
09:00Hmm, then, hey, how about we go grocery shopping together?
09:05It'd be a huge help if you can carry the bags.
09:08Gotcha!
09:09And on the next day off.
09:11Phew, that was a lifesaver. Thanks!
09:14No problem!
09:16By the way, I've never seen someone so serious about veggies in the grocery section.
09:21Well, fresh veggies are always the tastiest, especially these tomatoes.
09:26They're so perfect. No discoloration, shiny, just top-notch.
09:31And these tomatoes over here, they're perfect for simmered dishes.
09:36Mm-hmm.
09:37Oh, sorry. Not that interesting, huh?
09:41Huh? Why would you say that?
09:43Leo, I really admire your passion for cooking. Your meals are like magic to me.
09:49Nah, you're exaggerating.
09:51No, I'm not! I had no idea there were so many types of tomatoes.
09:55Can you teach me more?
09:57Even though Meg lives in a glamorous world, I'm just an ordinary guy.
10:02Yet she always eats my food with a smile, saying it's delicious.
10:07Before I knew it, I had become drawn to Meg.
10:10I want to make miso soup for her every day.
10:13Low-sodium miso with lots of veggies.
10:17One day…
10:18Alrighty, let's go, Leo!
10:20Huh?
10:21Today I got a special surprise for you, darling!
10:24And in the blink of an eye, I found myself all dressed up in a suit.
10:29And the place we arrived at was…
10:31It was the fancy, luxurious Koiwa Hotels Restaurant, famous for being impossible to book.
10:39It's really good.
10:41No need to cry over it, silly.
10:44But this is just so…
10:46I'm glad you're so happy. You mentioned wanting to come here before, didn't you?
10:50But why?
10:52That…
10:53I'll let you know next time when I'm gonna thank you again, okay?
10:57Darling!
10:58Huh?
10:59Then, a few hours later…
11:02Is this… the place where you work, Meg?
11:05Yup!
11:06Alright, let's have a good drink! It's on me tonight!
11:09Nah, it's kind of weird, you know.
11:12Plus, you paid for the meal earlier.
11:15It's all good. Today's about showing my gratitude.
11:18You know, ever since I started eating your food, my skin's been glowing like crazy.
11:23Even the customers prefer me the way I am right now.
11:26So come on, take a look!
11:28Isn't that…
11:29Yup! I'm just a step away from achieving my goal.
11:33It's all thanks to you, Leo.
11:35Ah…
11:36Wait, could it be…
11:38Is he the guy everyone's talking about?
11:41Are you Meg's boyfriend?
11:43Huh? Nah, it's not like that.
11:46Really? Well then, I'd love it if you could for me too!
11:49Um…
11:51Hey girls, that's a no-go, alright?
11:54Huh?
11:55Cause Leo's mine.
11:57Okay!
11:59I feel like I just experienced some intense power.
12:03Leo, you little…
12:05She's… so adorable.
12:08I don't wanna see you looking at other girls, got it?
12:11Just keep your eyes on me, okay?
12:13Oh…
12:15Cause I'm gonna be number one!
12:17Oh, that's what she meant.
12:19After that, I had a blast enjoying my first ever hostess club experience with Meg taking care of the customer service.
12:27But…
12:29Meg, we're home!
12:31Thanks, Leo!
12:33The hostess girls were saying how Meg usually doesn't get so drunk.
12:37You okay?
12:39I'm totally fine.
12:41Gonna take a bath now.
12:42Nah, it's dangerous.
12:44I don't think that's a good idea.
12:46Come on, you should just take off your makeup.
12:49Okay.
12:51No way you're taking a bath right now, okay?
12:54Gotcha!
12:56You sure you're good though?
12:58Feeling concerned, I waited for ten minutes.
13:01And there she was, with a refreshed face, Meg emerged.
13:06Hold up, you didn't take a bath, did you?
13:09Ah, I feel so refreshed.
13:11Leo, you wanna hop in too?
13:13Oh boy, make sure you drink plenty of water.
13:17And if you got any hangover supplements.
13:20Geez, you're treating me like a kid.
13:22Uh…
13:24I'm not even that drunk, you know.
13:26It's just an act.
13:28What?
13:29I just… I wanted to be with you forever, so I kinda told a little white lie.
13:33Sorry about that, okay?
13:35Huh? Does that mean…
13:38Hey, open up! I know you're in there!
13:41Huh?
13:42Could that voice be…
13:44Huh? Wait, Leo?
13:46I knew it!
13:47There you are!
13:49Missed the last train, you know?
13:51Wanted you to let me crash.
13:52Huh? Is the room over there?
13:54Huh?
13:55Ah, I see.
13:57Got it, got it.
13:59Big bro's got some game too, huh?
14:02What?
14:03Well, I'll take the cab money as hush money.
14:06Don't tell this to mom and the others, so…
14:09Hold on, it's not like I'm hiding anything.
14:12Oh, come on!
14:14Mmm…
14:16My sister read the room and left just like that.
14:19However…
14:21S-sorry, didn't mean to surprise you like that.
14:24That girl actually…
14:26Go home.
14:28Huh?
14:29Good night!
14:30Meg!
14:31Ugh!
14:32Why's she mad all of a sudden?
14:34Thinking that maybe yesterday was just a dream.
14:37The next day, I tried to give Meg her usual lunchbox as usual.
14:42Thanks for yesterday, Meg. Here's…
14:44Don't do stuff like this when you have a girlfriend!
14:47Girlfriend?
14:48Wait, does she think that my sister is my girlfriend or something?
14:52Meg, wait up!
14:54I don't want to hear it!
14:56Ugh!
14:57Despite trying to talk to her somehow,
15:00a week passed with her avoiding me.
15:03I wonder if Meg is eating.
15:05Ugh!
15:06It's my chance.
15:07Today, I'll definitely clear up the misunderstanding.
15:11Wait, I want to talk it out. Please!
15:14There's nothing to talk about!
15:16You're nice to me even though you have a girlfriend?
15:18It's not like that.
15:20You've been laughing at me all this time, right?
15:23You thought I was an easy girl?
15:25No, of course not. It's not what you think.
15:28Quit lying to me!
15:30If you say it like that,
15:32I can't just give up, you know?
15:34What?
15:35Just leave me alone!
15:37I'll be fine even without you!
15:39Huh?
15:40Sorry, I'll pick it up.
15:42Wait, is this…
15:44You were planning to cook?
15:46I mean, yeah.
15:48Once I can cook on my own, you won't have to worry about me anymore, right?
15:51Uh…
15:53That's why I'm trying my best to cook now.
15:55I'm practicing, you know?
15:57Well, I can't do it as well as you yet, but…
16:00By the time I become good at cooking,
16:02I guess I'll have completely given up on you, so…
16:05Oh…
16:07So please, just leave me alone!
16:09Eventually, I'll forget all about you.
16:12I won't say that I like you, Leo!
16:14Meg!
16:15Stop it!
16:17You have a girlfriend, right?
16:19No, she's my sister.
16:21Not a girlfriend.
16:23Huh?
16:24Wait, really?
16:26You're a sister?
16:28Yeah!
16:29Look, here's an old photo!
16:31Huh?
16:32But this girl…
16:34Actually…
16:36The girl in the photo and my sister are the same person.
16:39In the past, there was a time when my sister couldn't eat because of excessive dieting.
16:45To help her, I started studying cooking.
16:48Afterward, my sister was able to eat again.
16:51And I also began my path as a cooking expert.
16:55So, that's what happened.
16:58The reason I was so worried about you was because I saw similarities between you and my sister.
17:05I see.
17:06So she's really your sister.
17:08S-stupid me!
17:10I misunderstood, I'm sorry!
17:13It's all good, because you liked me.
17:16And you tried not to trouble me, right?
17:18Yeah, but…
17:19I like you too, Meg.
17:21Will you keep eating together with me from now on?
17:24Huh?
17:25Of course, silly!
17:27Thanks.
17:28And that's how, after clearing up the misunderstanding,
17:32Meg and I went from being neighbors to becoming a couple.
17:36After that, Meg worked hard to achieve her goal of becoming the number one in her hostess club.
17:43And she quit her job.
17:45After retiring, she started social media about healthy dieting.
17:49And now she's popular as an influencer.
17:52On the other hand, thanks to Meg featuring me on her social media,
17:57I ended up becoming famous as a diet cooking expert.
18:01Lately, we've been working together every day.
18:05Leo, I want you to make a new dish.
18:08What is it?
18:09Some meal that's good for the body during pregnancy, maybe?
18:13Wait a minute, does that mean…
18:16Yup! I'm three months pregnant, darling.
18:20Let's take good care of our little one forever, yeah?
18:23Yeah!
18:24Eating is living.
18:26No matter how busy you are, take care of your own body.
18:30Because like me, you might meet someone special someday.