When I Quit My Job, the #1 Hostess Girl Quit Her Job too
When I Quit My Job, the #1 Hostess Girl Quit Her Job too
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00:00My name's Gaku Nakano, and I'm a 25-year-old total nerd working as a bar boy in a hostess club.
00:09Hey, Marie, you got a request. Can you handle it?
00:13Got it.
00:14She's still so cold. Maybe I'm just not her cup of tea.
00:19That's her, Marie Fukuda, 23 years old, the club's number one hostess girl.
00:26She's a looker, but rarely cracks a smile, and booze doesn't even phase her.
00:31I guess it's her aloof vibe that's got all the guys hooked.
00:36Marie, let's drink together again tonight.
00:39Sure thing.
00:41Wow, you really know how to handle your drinks.
00:45She's drinking like a champ again.
00:48Whoa, Marie's on fire tonight.
00:51Huh? Yeah, guess so.
00:54Not getting drunk just means more booze money for her, right?
00:57She's making bank thanks to that.
01:00Hey, Gaku, how about you switch out with me soon?
01:04Again with this, huh?
01:06Our pay as bar boys depends on our sales,
01:09and when a hostess we're in charge of rakes it in, we get a piece of the pie.
01:14That's why Shadow's always trying to get me to switch with him.
01:18I'm pretty content with my current income, and work's been super busy.
01:22But then again, there are those rumors that Shadow's making moves on the hostesses.
01:28Sorry, but you're out of luck. I can't trust you with Marie.
01:32Come on, at least think about it, man.
01:35This conversation's over. Let's get back to work.
01:38Wait up.
01:40Jeez, man.
01:42Then one day.
01:44Next drink.
01:46Phew, it's been hectic today.
01:49Whoops, my bad.
01:52I'm so sorry. Are you okay? I'll get something to clean that up right away.
01:57Oh, no. Accidents happen. No big deal. It actually sobered me up nicely.
02:03No, I can't let it. Of course, I'll cover the cleaning costs.
02:08Out of all people, I had to mess up in front of a loyal customer.
02:12It's going to be a mess if I don't step up.
02:15So I decided to hand in my resignation at the club.
02:19Man, what a disaster. You're really having a rough time, huh?
02:23Says the guy who caused this mess.
02:26There was an accident, dude. Seriously.
02:29Anyway, don't worry. I'll look after Marie for you.
02:33Ugh.
02:34Marie, can we talk for a sec? There's something I need to discuss.
02:39What is it?
02:40I'm sorry things had to end like this. And please, be careful around Shadow.
02:45Understood. Thank you for everything.
02:48Wow, she's pretty distant. I thought we were a team, but maybe it was all in my head.
02:54After quitting my job, I've been leading a lazy life these days.
02:59Huh? Who could that be? Another newspaper salesman, maybe?
03:03Coming! Who is it? Wait, Marie? What are you doing here?
03:08I quit the club, too.
03:10Huh? Why? And how did you find out where I live?
03:14I asked the manager.
03:16What's up with that club? Do they even handle personal info properly?
03:20Anyway, what's with that getup?
03:23I came straight from work.
03:25Ah, I see. So that's why you're in a dress. But that doesn't mean I'm just gonna accept it, you know?
03:32I've been living in the dorms ever since I moved to Tokyo.
03:36So now that I've quit, I've got nowhere to stay.
03:39Ugh. R-right.
03:42Is there any kind soul here who'd let me stay for a while?
03:47Don't even start with those puppy eyes!
03:50Alright, alright, let's cut the jokes.
03:53That was a joke?
03:55Ugh, this outfit. It's kind of embarrassing to stand out like this here. Can I come inside?
04:03I've been standing here all this time and people might start gossiping, you know?
04:07Ugh. This doesn't quite add up, but I guess I have no choice.
04:12I also want to hear the full story, so might as well invite her in.
04:16So what made you quit all of a sudden?
04:19If Gaku's not there, there's no point working at that club anymore.
04:24Didn't you promise to help me earn money? So I've been working there all this time.
04:29Come to think of it, when I recruited her, I might have made some promise like that.
04:35I'm retiring as a hostess, so I need to find another way to make money now.
04:40Or better yet, how about you take care of me?
04:43Take responsibility until the end.
04:46What kind of logic is that?
04:48Hmm, I vaguely remember Marie sending money home.
04:53She's got a little brother and sister there, right?
04:56Is she really that desperate? She needs to rely on me?
04:59Alright, if you've got nowhere else to go for now, you can stay here.
05:03Thank you.
05:05So, what are you doing these days? A home security guard?
05:10Nah, not exactly. Well, maybe a little.
05:14Right now, I'm brainstorming.
05:16Brainstorming?
05:18I originally wanted to open my own bar.
05:21It's a good opportunity, so I'm thinking of starting preparation soon.
05:25One of the regulars from the old place says they can hook me up with a cheap spot.
05:30I see.
05:31I'll help out too.
05:33I'm going to be in your care from now on, after all.
05:36But wouldn't it be better to find a new job soon?
05:39What about the money you were sending home?
05:42I've got savings to handle things for a while.
05:45You've got money?
05:46Well, in that case, you don't really need to stay at my place.
05:50Wait!
05:51Gaku, if I recall correctly, you can't cook, can you?
05:56I've seen the abysmal lunch you brought every day.
05:59Uh, was it really that bad?
06:02Bad doesn't even begin to cover it.
06:05It was atrocious. Chaotic!
06:08Are you planning to serve something like that at the bar?
06:11Just because it's a bar doesn't mean you can get away with serving only alcohol.
06:15Don't you need someone to handle the cooking?
06:18Uh, when you put it that way...
06:22And so, me and Marie embarked on our cohabitation journey.
06:26Gaku! Your clothes...
06:29They're a bit too big, aren't they?
06:32What's with that outfit?
06:34Well, I only brought my dress and...
06:37Besides, you lent it to me, didn't you?
06:40Geez, she's way too defenseless!
06:45On another day...
06:46Let's start thinking about the menu you'll serve at the bar.
06:50I've made a few prototype dishes. What do you think?
06:53Wow, these look amazing! Everything seems so delicious!
06:57Marie, you're really good at cooking.
07:00It's only natural.
07:02This is amazing!
07:04Yes!
07:05And on yet another day...
07:07What about the drink menu? I want some cocktails that'll be the bar's signature.
07:12You're into booze, right?
07:14Well, yeah. I was working there to learn the ropes of bartending and business management.
07:19So, I'm thinking about a few options.
07:22If you're up for it, how about trying some taste tests?
07:26Sure, I'm looking forward to it.
07:29This stuff's got quite a kick, so don't overdo it, okay?
07:33I'm fine. You do know I don't get drunk from alcohol, right?
07:37Yeah, now that you mention it.
07:40But a few minutes later...
07:42Your face is all red. Could it be you're actually drunk?
07:47I'm not drunk. Really.
07:49Nah, come on. You're definitely tipsy.
07:52I'm not! Really!
07:54If you think you can get me drunk with this much, you're mistaken.
07:58You sure? You're not gonna start dancing or anything, right?
08:02Getting drunk because we're alone together?
08:06What are you planning to do with me?
08:09She's... she's cute! And she smells so good.
08:14How about a hug?
08:16And... how about a kiss, too?
08:21Hey, cut it out! What do I do?
08:24Should I just go along with Marie?
08:26No, no, I can't! Hold on to your sanity, Gaku!
08:35She's... asleep, isn't she? I knew it would turn out like this!
08:40A while later...
08:42As planned, the bar opens.
08:44Word spreads that there's delicious food and drinks,
08:47and most importantly, a stunning bartender.
08:50Business starts off pretty well.
08:53Once the dishes are ready, take these drinks over to the tables.
08:57Sure, got it!
08:59After closing...
09:00Phew, Marie, you're quite the hit,
09:03even though you're not at the tables or anything.
09:06I don't think it's that big of a deal.
09:09It totally is! Thanks for helping with the opening of the bar.
09:13I really appreciate it.
09:15If you hadn't been here...
09:17I'm glad I could be of help.
09:19Well then, from now on...
09:21But, you know, it's gonna settle down soon,
09:23so you should start looking for a new job, Marie.
09:26I can handle the bar on my own.
09:28Huh? But without me,
09:31who's gonna take care of the cooking and stuff?
09:34Haha, even I keep evolving day by day, you know?
09:38With recipes, I'll manage somehow.
09:41But...
09:42Besides, if you keep helping at the bar,
09:44I won't be able to pay you as much as when you were a hostess.
09:48You've gotta send money home, right?
09:50Well, yeah, but...
09:52For now, until you find a place to stay,
09:55you can stay here, okay?
09:57Okay...
10:00Since then, things between me and Marie have become somewhat awkward.
10:07Did I do something wrong? Why is she mad?
10:10Gaku?
10:12Yeah?
10:13Do you have any plans for your next day off?
10:16Huh? Not really.
10:18Then, could you spend some time with me?
10:21What?
10:23And so, the day of the bar's day off arrives.
10:27She wanted me to wait at the bar.
10:29I wonder what this is all about.
10:31Sorry for the wait.
10:33Ah, you finally made it.
10:35You're late.
10:36Wh-what's with that outfit?
10:39I just wanted to serve you, Gaku.
10:41Is it okay if I sit next to you?
10:44Uh, yeah, sure, I guess.
10:47Well then, sir.
10:49Allow me to take your order.
10:52How's the drink?
10:54Not too strong for you?
10:56Nah, it's just right.
10:58Tasty.
11:00Good then.
11:02Whoa.
11:03No wonder she used to be the top hostess.
11:06She looks stunning up close, and she's got this nice scent.
11:10Um, how about it?
11:13I think I can be of some help.
11:15I-I get it, okay?
11:17Really?
11:19Then please don't throw me away.
11:21I won't just toss you aside.
11:24I want to help you out even more, so please let me keep living with you.
11:30Well, of course, I'd love for her to stay.
11:33But can I be so self-centered?
11:36She has her own life, after all.
11:38I want to hear your answer, Gaku.
11:40Alright, I got it.
11:42But give me some space!
11:44Don't get too close to my face.
11:46Someone's here.
11:48I should go check what's up.
11:50Ugh.
11:51Can't you just leave it alone?
11:53No, I can't.
11:55Sorry, but we're closed today.
11:57Yo, you're seriously running your own bar now?
12:01Whoa, Chato!
12:03Heard about it.
12:04She's here, right?
12:05Just gonna bother you for a sec.
12:07Hey, don't just-
12:10Kariya, hey!
12:12What do you want?
12:14Haha, still as cold as ever.
12:16Well, I like that about you.
12:18Ugh.
12:20Business at the club's been super bad since you left.
12:23You think about coming back?
12:25No thanks.
12:27I'm not going back to that place.
12:29Come on, don't say that.
12:31I can still make you some good money.
12:33I decline.
12:35I want to stay here.
12:37Ugh.
12:39You've trained her real well, huh?
12:42Hostesses are all about making bank.
12:45Hey, don't talk about her like she's some object.
12:48Hostesses are people too.
12:50Who's talking like that?
12:52You've been using her to make money for ages.
12:54Even now.
12:56That's not true.
12:58I've always respected Marie's wishes,
13:00and I'll continue to grant her whatever she wants.
13:04Try and act all tough.
13:06That's what pisses me off about you.
13:08Ugh.
13:10Stop it!
13:12Hey, who is it now?
13:13I'm in the middle of something.
13:15If you want a drink, go to another bar.
13:17Oh, I just came to check in.
13:20Is there some trouble here?
13:22Shut up already.
13:23That's what I'm saying.
13:25Wait, you're-
13:27I apologize for this.
13:29No, it's fine.
13:31More importantly, this place seems pretty nice.
13:34Well, it's all thanks to finding this affordable property.
13:38Hey, wait!
13:39What's going on?
13:40Isn't that guy one of our top customers?
13:43I know it very well without you saying it.
13:46All thanks to someone.
13:48This person got a drink spilled.
13:50Why on earth is he at your bar?
13:53What's going on?
13:54Explain!
13:56It's no big deal, really.
13:58I'm a local property owner, and I've been interested in him for a while, that's all.
14:03He's attentive to details, and above all, he remembers all the customers' preferences, which makes him fantastic.
14:10But what about that incident earlier?
14:13I couldn't care less about being splashed with a drink.
14:16However, he insisted on taking responsibility and quitting, so the least I could do was offer an apology.
14:23Regardless of the circumstances, it was rude of me.
14:26Thank you so much for being understanding.
14:28You really saved me.
14:30So, the kind customer you mentioned before was the white old man?
14:35Hey, Marie, that's impolite.
14:38It's fine.
14:39She's been calling me that for a while.
14:41Really?
14:43By the way, Chado, right?
14:45I heard about the earlier incident.
14:47I don't want to go to a place where women aren't treated well.
14:51What? Don't say that.
14:53Besides, I won't enjoy it without Gaku and Marie around.
14:57From now on, I'll be a regular here.
15:01Thank you so much!
15:02No!
15:06A few days later, rumors spread quickly, and news of the incident reached Chado's former workplace.
15:12Chado found it increasingly uncomfortable to work there after upsetting their top customers and resigned.
15:20With no job and no money, Chado ended up leading quite a miserable life.
15:26And as for us...
15:28Gaku...
15:30I was really happy with what you said the other day.
15:33That you'd grant any wish of mine.
15:36Is that true?
15:37Uh, that's...
15:40I have a favor to ask Gaku.
15:42What should I do?
15:44Is she going to ask something outrageous?
15:47Will you please continue to be with me?
15:49I want to stay by your side, Gaku.
15:52What? Does that mean...
15:55Yes. I like you, Gaku.
15:58I thought I was hated all this time.
16:00When did this happen?
16:02Ever since you helped me when I was still new.
16:05Remember that rude customer?
16:07Since then.
16:09All this time?
16:10But you always seemed so distant.
16:12You were always so cold.
16:15I was just shy.
16:17So, how do you feel about me, Gaku?
16:21Uh, I like you too.
16:24I got to know many new sides of you when we started living together.
16:28Before I knew it, I fell for you.
16:31So, I want you to be happy, Marie.
16:34I'm so happy.
16:36In that case...
16:38I want you to be my girlfriend.
16:40But, you sure?
16:42I mean, I'd like to keep living this way.
16:45But maybe you should look for a new job.
16:47Won't your family be worried?
16:49It's fine.
16:51If you support me, I can send my entire salary to my family.
16:55So, please make me your bride, darling.
16:59What?
17:00So, you really meant it?
17:03And so, we began dating officially.
17:05Marie and I started living together.
17:07And she continued to help out at the bar.
17:10Interestingly, the bar became unexpectedly successful.
17:14Former hostesses from the old club and former regular customers came flocking thanks to them.
17:20It's a bit too busy now, but I'm grateful to everyone.
17:24Thanks to them, I can pay Marie a decent salary.
17:28Hey, stop moping around and pay attention to us.
17:32Yeah, we came here to have you listen to our complaints.
17:36Hey, you're drinking a bit too much.
17:39Gaku, I have something to say.
17:43Huh?
17:44No cheating, even with customers.
17:48I'm going to be your wife, so remember that.
17:52Marie had become much more expressive than before.
17:55And I have completely fallen for her.
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