More Than a Married Couple, But Not Lovers S01E07
In episode 7 of More Than a Married Couple, But Not Lovers, the emotional tension between Jirō and Akari reaches new heights as the school festival approaches, providing the perfect backdrop for romantic developments. The episode focuses on the cultural festival's fireworks display, a significant event that traditionally sparks confessions of love and deepened bonds between couples.
The episode begins with Jirō reflecting on his growing feelings for Akari, which are becoming harder to deny. His confusion about Shiori persists, especially after the hints that she might have feelings for him. However, his time spent with Akari has changed how he sees his relationship with her, making him question whether his heart truly still belongs to Shiori.
Meanwhile, Akari is dealing with her own inner turmoil. Her feelings for Minami, her original crush, are fading as her attraction to Jirō strengthens. However, Akari struggles to admit her feelings, particularly because Jirō has been so fixated on Shiori. Despite the front she puts up, Akari is more vulnerable than ever, and she wonders whether Jirō will ever see her as more than just his partner in the "marriage practical."
As the school festival kicks off, Jirō and Akari continue to act as a convincing couple, earning high praise from their classmates. The romantic atmosphere of the festival and the anticipation of the fireworks add to the tension between them, but they both remain unsure about how to proceed with their emotions.
A pivotal moment comes when Shiori and Jirō have a brief but heartfelt conversation during the festival. Shiori subtly hints at her own feelings, leaving Jirō once again torn between his past affection for her and his present bond with Akari. This exchange complicates things further, as Jirō begins to realize that no matter what happens, someone will get hurt.
The episode's climax takes place during the fireworks display, where couples traditionally confess their feelings. Jirō and Akari watch the fireworks together, and the atmosphere is charged with unspoken emotions. As the fireworks light up the night sky, Akari hints at her feelings for Jirō, but she doesn’t fully open up, afraid of what his response might be. Likewise, Jirō feels the urge to say something to Akari but hesitates, unsure if he's ready to let go of his feelings for Shiori.
The episode ends with a sense of longing, as neither Jirō nor Akari are ready to fully embrace their emotions. They watch the fireworks in silence, sitting close but emotionally distant, leaving the future of their relationship hanging in the balance.
Themes:
Unspoken feelings
Romantic tension and hesitation
Emotional conflict between past and present loves
The fleeting nature of opportunities in romance
Traditional romantic moments like fireworks as symbolic of confessions and deepening bonds
The episode begins with Jirō reflecting on his growing feelings for Akari, which are becoming harder to deny. His confusion about Shiori persists, especially after the hints that she might have feelings for him. However, his time spent with Akari has changed how he sees his relationship with her, making him question whether his heart truly still belongs to Shiori.
Meanwhile, Akari is dealing with her own inner turmoil. Her feelings for Minami, her original crush, are fading as her attraction to Jirō strengthens. However, Akari struggles to admit her feelings, particularly because Jirō has been so fixated on Shiori. Despite the front she puts up, Akari is more vulnerable than ever, and she wonders whether Jirō will ever see her as more than just his partner in the "marriage practical."
As the school festival kicks off, Jirō and Akari continue to act as a convincing couple, earning high praise from their classmates. The romantic atmosphere of the festival and the anticipation of the fireworks add to the tension between them, but they both remain unsure about how to proceed with their emotions.
A pivotal moment comes when Shiori and Jirō have a brief but heartfelt conversation during the festival. Shiori subtly hints at her own feelings, leaving Jirō once again torn between his past affection for her and his present bond with Akari. This exchange complicates things further, as Jirō begins to realize that no matter what happens, someone will get hurt.
The episode's climax takes place during the fireworks display, where couples traditionally confess their feelings. Jirō and Akari watch the fireworks together, and the atmosphere is charged with unspoken emotions. As the fireworks light up the night sky, Akari hints at her feelings for Jirō, but she doesn’t fully open up, afraid of what his response might be. Likewise, Jirō feels the urge to say something to Akari but hesitates, unsure if he's ready to let go of his feelings for Shiori.
The episode ends with a sense of longing, as neither Jirō nor Akari are ready to fully embrace their emotions. They watch the fireworks in silence, sitting close but emotionally distant, leaving the future of their relationship hanging in the balance.
Themes:
Unspoken feelings
Romantic tension and hesitation
Emotional conflict between past and present loves
The fleeting nature of opportunities in romance
Traditional romantic moments like fireworks as symbolic of confessions and deepening bonds
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Short filmTranscript
00:00Oh hero, is there something going on between you and your wife?
00:08Why are you asking?
00:10Look, I've been noticing you hiding here in every break.
00:13Why do I feel like you're ignoring her?
00:16No, there's nothing like that.
00:20I mean, Akari is the same as always.
00:23Hey, tell me, will the magic of sleeping with her work on this villain?
00:26Sleeping with her?
00:29She didn't hug me to sleep, she hugged me to sleep.
00:35It's going to take a lot of time to remove all this.
00:37How am I going to do it?
00:38Do you want to put this in the trash can?
00:40It's going to be heavy.
00:41We'll help you.
00:42Of course.
00:43Sachi, Natsumi, thank you.
00:45Thank you so much.
00:47Don't thank me.
00:48This is a piece of cake for Sachi.
00:50Hey, you have to help too.
00:52But how can anyone put so much work on one person?
00:55I didn't have any other work.
00:57So I thought I'd put it in the trash can.
00:59Shiori, you're so kind-hearted.
01:01Hey, Chapadganju, come here.
01:03Over here.
01:04Hey, she's calling you.
01:06She's calling you.
01:07She said Chapadganju, that's you.
01:08I'm calling both of you.
01:09Why are you standing there like a pillar?
01:11Come here quickly and help Shiori.
01:15Shiori, why is she calling me?
01:20This Chapadganju is not so much of a Chapadganju that no one can help him.
01:23Of course you can.
01:24We're counting on you, my love.
01:27That's why my mother gave birth to me.
01:29So that I can throw away everyone's trash.
01:31I'm the real trash king.
01:32I'm really worried about her future.
01:35And you too.
01:36Why are you standing there?
01:37Come here and get to work.
01:38Yes, ma'am.
01:39So how do we divide the work?
01:41We'll take these three bags.
01:43I'll take one.
01:44And give me these glasses.
01:45I'll take it.
01:46Okay.
01:47I can easily carry these two.
01:49Shiori and Lallu Lal can take the big bag.
01:53Natsu, we'll carry this big bag together.
01:57What?
02:02What happened?
02:03Are you peeing?
02:04The gym washroom is nearby.
02:05Don't pee in your pants.
02:06My heart...
02:07Huh?
02:08Sorry, most people don't like this boy-girl pairing.
02:12So come with me.
02:16Okay, thank you.
02:18Uh...
02:25Wow!
02:26This new flavor is really good.
02:28It's good, right?
02:29Right?
02:30I told you so.
02:31It's really good, right?
02:35Akali, you...
02:36Huh?
02:37Huh?
02:38My question is a little big.
02:39So you ask first.
02:40No, my question is also a little serious.
02:43So I'll ask after you.
02:44My question is a little too serious.
02:46No, I know mine is more serious.
02:48Then do rock-paper-scissors.
02:51Rock-paper-scissors!
02:53Truth!
02:56Akali!
02:57Huh?
02:58Tell me the truth.
02:59What do you think about Jiro?
03:02You've been avoiding this topic for a long time.
03:05But it's not like you don't have any feelings for him.
03:09It's not like that.
03:11I mean...
03:12Oh, man!
03:13Akali isn't saying no to me.
03:15Look, Shiori, I'm your best friend.
03:17That's why I feel really bad seeing you like this.
03:20But what about Akali Minami?
03:22You used to jump like a monkey whenever you heard her name.
03:26Everything is going well between Minami and Shiori.
03:30I wonder if I'm getting in their way.
03:33No, it's not like that at all.
03:35Everyone's just pretending to be nice for the sake of practicality.
03:38But...
03:39It's not like I'm asking you to stay away from that virgin.
03:42In fact, I want you to be disappointed and lose your confidence.
03:47She's right.
03:48Jiro treats everyone the same way.
03:50Even if there was someone else in your place.
03:52Think about it calmly.
03:55If there was someone else in my place?
03:57You're right.
04:00Akali!
04:01Cheer up, man!
04:02And yes, stop hanging your head.
04:04Besides, it's not like there are only two boys in the world.
04:08You two are amazing.
04:12See you tomorrow.
04:15See you tomorrow, Akali.
04:18What do you think?
04:19I wonder if Shiori and the virgin are secretly dating each other.
04:24I don't think so.
04:25But something's going on between them.
04:27Akali doesn't know anything about Shiori's feelings.
04:30And I don't know what will happen if Akali falls in love with the virgin.
04:34Don't think too much.
04:35Everything will be fine.
04:36And besides, it's not like Akali cares about Shiori.
04:39I just want Akali to make up her mind about whom she wants to go with.
04:43She thinks a lot about people.
04:45And besides, we don't know what's going on in her heart.
04:47Really?
04:48I wish something happens that will make it easier for her to make a decision.
04:52I will support her in every decision she makes.
04:54There must be a way.
04:59Found it!
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06:44What is all this nonsense?
06:46You are an angel!
06:48Yeah!
06:49Become one!
06:50Become one!
06:51That!
06:52That looks too st sihle!
06:53Affirmative!
06:54Too stiff...
06:56Tie it tight so that all the rest will fit that tight...
06:59Com'n Bie!
07:00Tie it a little tight!
07:02Very easy to say-
07:03She just keeps relaxing in front of me all day.
07:06Looks like she doesn't consider me a man at all.
07:09The way she was that morning.
07:11She wears such loose clothes.
07:13If I untie her, only the inner clothes will be left.
07:16Hey Jiro, how did you like this?
07:20Hey, what happened to you?
07:21Nothing.
07:22Then why aren't you looking at me?
07:24Leave it, I don't want to look.
07:25Why don't you want to look?
07:26Look at me.
07:27Today is a big day for me.
07:29Now you have to do this.
07:31Which one did you like?
07:32Look, don't say both.
07:34What?
07:35I don't understand anything.
07:37I like this ribbon more.
07:39Your choice is like a kid.
07:41You can make anything but not this.
07:42Then why did you ask me?
07:44Jiro, Minami's choice is more mature than yours.
07:47Understood?
07:48Okay, leave it.
07:49Make this for me.
07:50Yes, okay.
07:51As you say.
07:52Why am I even doing this?
07:54What happened?
07:55Are you jealous?
07:57Not at all.
07:58Come on, liar.
07:59I know everything very well.
08:00You stand here in the balcony and watch the fireworks.
08:03Okay?
08:04And when you are here,
08:05Minami and I will be having a good time together.
08:08Come on, tie it quickly.
08:09And yes, if you feel lonely,
08:11don't make the mistake of calling me.
08:13Actually, Minami and I will be very busy.
08:16This girl.
08:20Okay, fine.
08:21The difficult work is done.
08:22Now I just have to tuck it inside.
08:24I'll do it further so that you can...
08:26Okay, you do it.
08:27What?
08:28What do you mean by what?
08:29Nothing.
08:30Okay.
08:31Tuck your stomach in so that I can tuck it in.
08:34Is this how you talk to a girl?
08:37I mean, I am tucking it in.
08:40Yes, then do it.
08:42Why is she talking like this?
08:43The Yukata fabric is so thin.
08:45I can feel everything.
08:47Akari is so soft, warm and delicate.
08:50It feels like I can break it with my hands.
08:53What am I thinking?
08:54Akari, is it too tight?
08:57No, it's fine.
08:59Thank you, Jiro.
09:10Akari, you look so cute.
09:12Forget the lucky underwear.
09:13You're wearing the lucky Yukata.
09:15That's great.
09:16You look great in this Yukata.
09:19Pinky, you look great in it.
09:22Pinky, you look great in it.
09:25Akari always praises me.
09:27I love you.
09:28I did it too.
09:29I forgot.
09:30I love you too.
09:31Minami and the other boys must be on their way.
09:34The other boys?
09:35Like you?
09:36Yes.
09:37We called Minami along with the other boys
09:39so that you can get ready.
09:40Our idea was good, wasn't it?
09:41What?
09:42You told everyone.
09:43What kind of a good idea is this?
09:45What difference does it make?
09:46And anyway, everyone knows that
09:48you love Minami.
09:50Exactly.
09:51And that's why no one talks back to you.
09:53But still.
09:54Why are you worried, Akari?
09:56It's enough that you get a chance to get close to her.
09:58Don't worry.
09:59We're here to help you.
10:01Besides, you look great in it.
10:03Yes, you're right.
10:04Just keep your confidence high.
10:06Yukata.
10:08The one that Jiro made me wear.
10:12I did all this to impress Minami.
10:15Am I in love with her again?
10:18Am I obsessed with her?
10:20If this goes on,
10:22will I be able to continue my practical marriage with Jiro?
10:25Will I be able to help Jiro get his love?
10:34Thank you so much.
10:36I'll try my best.
10:40Hello, we're here.
10:42Where's Minami?
10:48Please forgive us.
10:49Hey, why are you apologizing?
10:51Tell us what happened.
10:52He was supposed to come.
10:53But he said his boss called and he went to work.
10:55What?
10:56A lot of customers have increased because of this festival.
10:59And he's such a nice guy that
11:00I couldn't convince him to come here.
11:02If Minami isn't coming,
11:03it doesn't mean anything.
11:05You're right.
11:06Sorry.
11:07Then...
11:08I'm sorry too,
11:09because I won't let you set up.
11:10Don't do that, please.
11:13Akari, listen.
11:14I'm sorry for what happened.
11:16It's okay.
11:17Actually, I should be the one apologizing.
11:19I shouldn't have trapped you all.
11:21I'll give you all a treat as an apology.
11:23Tell us what you want to eat.
11:25Or we can go on a long drive.
11:27Hey, don't talk too much.
11:29Sorry, I made a mistake.
11:30Then listen,
11:31three yakisoba, two takoyaki,
11:32and three apple pie.
11:34These things will open the door to your apology.
11:36Okay, we'll get it right now.
11:37Just keep the door to your apology.
11:47I've never seen you like this before.
11:49I'm sorry, Akari.
11:50We said we'd help you set up,
11:52but it didn't go according to plan.
11:55It's okay.
11:56You've tried your best.
11:58Let's go tell the boys to buy something sweet.
12:01Yeah, let's go.
12:02Let's follow them.
12:03Akari, we'll be right back.
12:04Okay.
12:09I wore this yukata
12:10because Minami was coming.
12:12I worked so hard on my makeup.
12:14I spent so much time on my hair.
12:17I thought this was the right time.
12:19If I see Minami here,
12:21maybe something will change.
12:24Then why did my heart feel good
12:26when I found out she wasn't coming?
12:29I loved Minami, didn't I?
12:32I've always liked following her.
12:35I'm just Jiro's fake wife.
12:38Just for a few days.
12:40Then why is all this affecting me so much?
12:43Why is all this affecting me so much?
12:46I'm scared.
12:48I'm not with both of them.
12:50If I have to choose one,
12:52I'll have to forget the other.
12:56Hey, Terrapin,
12:57give it a try.
12:58I won't,
12:59because Akari said she likes fish.
13:01If she likes fish,
13:02she must have said it in the food.
13:04Huh?
13:05No, no.
13:06I don't know why I'm so disappointed.
13:08Everyone's cheering.
13:09I should try for Minami.
13:11Oh, yeah.
13:12Go, he's working.
13:13Wow, what a guy!
13:14He looks so good, doesn't he?
13:16Do you think he's famous?
13:17The girl with him looks like his girlfriend.
13:20Huh?
13:21Minami?
13:22He said he was going to work.
13:25Huh?
13:30I've had enough.
13:32I'm tired of trying.
13:34I give up.
13:36But why?
13:37I tried so hard, yet...
13:42I gave up.
13:47We're back, Akari.
13:48We brought fresh baby castella cake.
13:51What's wrong?
13:52Why do you look so sad?
13:54No, it's not that.
13:55I was just thinking.
13:57I'm not used to wearing this.
13:59I think it's a little tight.
14:00Really?
14:01Akari, do one thing.
14:02Go home now.
14:03Minami's not coming anyway.
14:05Right?
14:06Natsumi's right.
14:07Let's set up again next time.
14:14Oh no, it was so crowded.
14:16We should've gone the other way.
14:18I'm sorry.
14:19It's okay.
14:20The shortest way to the supermarket
14:22is from the temple grounds.
14:25Okay, this is where I work.
14:27Sorry, I always ask you to do the shopping.
14:29I'll do the heavy shopping tomorrow.
14:32Don't worry.
14:33I'll take care of everything.
14:35We're a married couple.
14:37We should help each other.
14:39I won't fall sick if I go to the supermarket again.
14:43You're so nice.
14:44Thank you so much.
14:47Be careful.
14:52Firework festival?
14:55I wonder if Jiro went there.
15:05Oh no.
15:08I think I caught a cold while bathing.
15:10When you're in the balcony,
15:12Minami and I will be having a good time.
15:14Akari must be enjoying a lot right now.
15:17Who knows?
15:19What does she mean by having a good time?
15:22Will she kiss him?
15:28Will she hold his hand?
15:29Will she hug him?
15:30Will she kiss him?
15:32I've done all this.
15:33But if Minami does it,
15:34will he become her boyfriend?
15:36Then what will I be called?
15:38If we change partners,
15:39I won't be called her fake husband.
15:41Then will I be just a friend?
15:43No.
15:44I'll be just a classmate.
15:48We've spent so much time together.
15:50But when this married couple tag is removed,
15:52won't there be anything left between us?
15:56I've done all this with her
15:58before Minami did it.
16:03What's wrong with my brain?
16:05What's wrong with me?
16:06What am I thinking?
16:09Who's calling at this hour?
16:10My heart is already broken.
16:12Akari?
16:14Can I answer?
16:16I mean, she's calling.
16:19Hello, tell me.
16:21Hello, Akari?
16:30What happened?
16:36Where are you right now?
16:38Where are you?
16:39I'll be right there.
16:42Jiro, I'm sorry.
16:49Please, don't cry.
16:50I'll be right there.
16:52Will you tell me where you are?
16:54What?
16:55She hung up?
16:57One second.
16:58I'll call her again.
16:59I'll call her again.
17:01I'll call her again.
17:02I'll call her again.
17:03I'll call her again.
17:04I'll call her again.
17:08Akari?
17:18Akari?
17:20Jiro, I'm sorry.
17:22I came home.
17:25You worked so hard to give birth to me.
17:31I'm sorry.
17:35You worked so hard to give birth to me.
17:39I'm sorry.
17:41I'm sorry.
17:44I'm sorry.
17:55Come inside.
17:59Come inside, Akari.
18:05I'm sorry.
18:13I came home.
18:30I'm glad you came.
18:31My friends told me that I look good in yukata.
18:34I'm glad I wore it.
18:36You can't breathe in it.
18:38You're home.
18:39Take it off.
18:40Aren't you ashamed to ask me to take it off?
18:43I didn't mean anything by it.
18:47Do I look cute in it?
18:50You made your wife wear it.
18:55I think a ribbon bow would look better.
18:58What is this?
19:00Tell me the truth.
19:01You're jealous of her, aren't you?
19:05I don't know.
19:16What happened?
19:19Help me.
19:21What?
19:22Wait.
19:25Make it.
19:26What do you want me to make?
19:28The ribbon bow.
19:32The one you wanted to make.
19:39Okay.
19:50What's taking you so long?
19:52The fireworks will be over soon.
19:55You didn't ask me.
19:57But I'm doing it for the second time in my life.
20:11What happened?
20:12Did you mess it up?
20:13No.
20:14I don't know what to do next.
20:17Wait.
20:18There's a demo video in it.
20:19Let's watch it.
20:26My phone is safe.
20:29I...
20:34I...
20:37Listen, Jiro.
20:40Stay like this.
20:43Take my name once.
20:45Maybe I'll be able to wake up.
20:51Sometimes I lose my confidence.
20:56I...
20:59I...
21:02Say it again.
21:04I...
21:06Say it again.
21:07I...
21:15Wow! It's so beautiful and cute.
21:18Yes, it's so cute.
21:19Wait.
21:20A peach?
21:21It's not a peach.
21:23It's the shape of a heart.
21:26Yes.
21:28Jiro.
21:31Thank you so much.
21:32You didn't ask me what happened today for her.
21:36We're a couple.
21:37We should help each other.
21:40I didn't ask because I didn't want to know.
21:44I want her to get Minami.
21:47But...
21:48I feel like crying again.
21:50When I heard her cry on the phone.
21:52When I saw her outside the house.
21:54I don't know why, but my heart was at peace.
21:58Maybe we didn't have the right timing this time.
22:00But next year and the year after that will be the same.
22:05Thank you so much.
22:06We're a married couple.
22:08And that means we have to support each other for the rest of our lives.
22:11But it doesn't feel like next year for us.
22:13So this fire that we're seeing.
22:15It's probably our first and last fire together.
22:22I want to love myself now that the universe has deceived me with scale.
22:31The night overflows.
22:34The needle stops at the width.
22:37I'm haunted by a faint curse.
22:42The answer always slips through.
22:46If you just want to start over.
22:51I don't have to do this anymore.
22:55I want to know where my heart is.
23:00I know there will be an end someday.
23:07Don't turn over the anxiety.
23:12I don't want to be this half-assed.
23:16I want to love myself now that the universe has deceived me with scale.
23:25The night overflows.
23:28No matter how many times today.
23:32I want you to hurry your feelings.
23:46I want you to hurry your feelings.