I Kept Ignoring the Most Popular Hostess Girl Who Had Men Captivated, And Then…
I Kept Ignoring the Most Popular Hostess Girl Who Had Men Captivated, And Then…
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00:00My name is Riku Saito, a 26-year-old single and hobbyless office worker.
00:05I've led a plain and apathetic life since my student days,
00:09and I think it's fine to continue that way in the future.
00:12And yet, here I am at a hostess club.
00:15Well, of course, I didn't come here on my own.
00:18Riku! That girl over there is my beloved Mari!
00:23Is that so?
00:24Oh, it's Otaku!
00:26You came again? Oh, I'm so happy!
00:29Of course! Also, I'm not an otaku, I'm Otakuda!
00:35My fellow co-worker, the 2D-obsessed Otakuda,
00:39has fallen for a 3D woman for the first time.
00:43This shop's number one, Mari.
00:45However, the reason for his deep affection seems to be that she resembles his favorite anime character.
00:52He's apparently ready to spend all the savings he's accumulated so far
00:57and asked me to come along, saying he'll cover the expenses.
01:01Well, I'll be coming later, so wait for me!
01:04Oho! So, what do you think, Riku?
01:08That beautiful and charming character with a touch of selfishness.
01:12Every guy will be captivated!
01:15Indeed! She's gorgeous, and I can see why she's number one.
01:20Exactly! But how can one get into a relationship with her, I wonder?
01:26Are you seriously asking that?
01:29Obviously, it's impossible. Delusions much?
01:32You're not supposed to take this kind of thing seriously.
01:35Argh. You're still as abrasive, more should I say, as twisted as ever, Riku.
01:42Well, since she won't pay me any attention, it's my policy not to bother with her either.
01:48Besides, it's embarrassing to get serious about something like this.
01:53Sorry to keep you waiting! Huh?
01:55You brought a friend today?
01:58Uh...
01:59Nice to meet you. I'm the number one here, Mari.
02:03Hello.
02:05You came here for me, didn't you?
02:07I'm happy, but there are so many rivals, you know?
02:12No, that's not it. I'm just here for my friend.
02:16Huh?
02:17Well, well. Are you nervous because it's your first time?
02:21Excuse me for intruding.
02:24Uh...
02:25There it is, Mari's sudden approach. There hasn't been a single man who could resist her.
02:32What will you drink? My recommendation is...
02:36Water is fine. Also, since we just met, I'd appreciate it if you kept a little distance.
02:42What? What's going on here? I've never met someone like you before.
02:47That line belongs to me.
02:51Hey, Otaku! Who is this guy?
02:54A severe case of over-the-top obsession, shall we say.
02:58Come on, let's regroup and have something to drink!
03:02As expected, this isn't my scene.
03:04But at least it's entertaining to watch Otakuda, who's gushing over this 3D girl.
03:10And so, the first experience at a hostess club was quite something.
03:15After that, I was brought to the club a few more times by Otakuda.
03:19Treating me and indulging in a world that had nothing to do with me was rather amusing.
03:25However, since that incident, for some reason, I seem to have caught the attention of that girl.
03:31I'm glad you came again!
03:34What drink will you have? Oh, but I might end up getting drunk today.
03:40Thank you. How about tomato juice or something?
03:44T-tomato?
03:46Oh, what a lovely watch. I want a matching one too.
03:50I bought this in middle school, so I don't think they sell it anymore.
03:55You're quite the frugal one, aren't you?
03:57Wait, that's not fair! Why won't you blush?
04:03Even if you say that...
04:05Oh, maybe I should change my tactics.
04:08Hmph, if you're going to play along, I'll stick to my guns.
04:13Hey, don't ignore me.
04:17Huh?
04:19I can only think about you, Riku.
04:23Uh...
04:25See? I've even started sweating. I'd love to have some cold champagne together.
04:32Excuse me, waiter.
04:34Oh, right.
04:35It seems hot. Could you lower the air conditioning?
04:40Why?
04:41There's something oddly compatible about them.
04:45Oh, come on! I'll definitely win next time!
04:49Well, well. Sorry, Otakura, for being the only one she's focusing on.
04:55Just being able to watch makes me happy.
04:58Isn't Mara your type?
05:00Well, it's not like that. I do find that character cute, though.
05:05Then why?
05:07If I easily succumb, my reputation as an introvert will be ruined, won't it?
05:12So, it's about pride.
05:15Still, why is she so fixated on me to that extent?
05:19Could it be something from the past?
05:22After that, we continued to run into each other at the club several times.
05:26Then one day, something came to light.
05:29Mari had the same keychain as the one I've had since a long time ago.
05:34Huh? But this was a brief trend in my hometown, Koiwa Town.
05:39You're the first person I've seen with it. Your real name is—
05:43It's my first time meeting you, too.
05:46I'm Mari Anakano, though.
05:49Could it be? You two were childhood friends!
05:52No, I don't know anything about that. Sorry.
05:57Me neither. I got this from my grandma. Just a normal thing.
06:01Wow, wow.
06:03But still, you have no sense for keeping this even though it's outdated.
06:08No, no, you're the same.
06:10Oh, I see. So you are from Koiwa Town, huh?
06:15My grandma's house is there. It's super rural.
06:18Exactly. There's nowhere to play, right?
06:22Exactly! But we finally found a common point, right?
06:26Uh, well, we're technically two degrees apart.
06:30Why worry about that?
06:33Huh? Did I just smile for the first time in a while?
06:36Mari is still so popular as always.
06:40But I feel bad for always having you accompany us.
06:43Nah, I don't mind at all.
06:46Could it be you're getting a bit hooked?
06:49No, no, it's not like that.
06:51Huh? Can't you drink anymore?
06:54Huh?
06:55Aren't you supposed to be number one?
06:57You can't be satisfied with just that much. That's a lie, right? Ha ha!
07:02But we're out of time.
07:05Annoying customers exist everywhere.
07:08Sorry, can I request Mari?
07:10Huh?
07:11It's fine. I'll pay for it myself.
07:14Thank you as always. Mari, you are requested.
07:18Here I am.
07:20Hey, wait a second. She's with me right now.
07:23Priority is given to requested customers.
07:27Huh? Who does that introverted loser think he is?
07:31He's probably broke.
07:33Don't underestimate a hobbyless single office worker's savings.
07:37Yeah.
07:39Wait, what am I doing right now?
07:42What's going on?
07:44Riku, it's rare for you to make a request.
07:47Do you have a fever?
07:49No, it's not like that. My body just...
07:53But still, thank you, Riku.
07:55You have an unexpectedly cool side to you too, it seems.
07:59W-what's this intense warmth surging up?
08:03Was she always this cute?
08:05And yet, even though you made a request, you're ignoring me again?
08:10You're still the same, huh?
08:13N-no, it's not like that.
08:16Honestly, you should start liking me soon.
08:19I-I think I might actually like her.
08:23Just kidding. Someone like me isn't your type.
08:27Wait, Riku, do you really have a fever?
08:31He fell for it.
08:33I'm sorry for causing trouble yesterday.
08:36No worries. By the way, that troublesome customer was kicked out.
08:40I see. There's something I want to ask, though.
08:43How should I go about dating a hostess?
08:46I'd like to respond with delusions much,
08:50but how about inviting her for some company?
08:53By the way, don't worry about me.
08:55I've decided to return to my original 2D world.
08:59She does resemble her.
09:01Alright, I'll give it my best shot.
09:04Even though I said that, coming alone is nerve-wracking.
09:08Oh, Riku! I'm coming now.
09:11Oho!
09:13But you're accompanying Otaku again, right?
09:16Well, whatever.
09:18No, I'm alone today.
09:21Alone? You really came alone?
09:24I'm super happy about that.
09:26Uh, she's cute,
09:29but whenever I become aware, I can't speak smoothly.
09:33Um, well, how about we go on a d-d-d-d-date?
09:38Huh? Really?
09:41I wonder if she's turned off.
09:44You finally asked me out? Took you long enough.
09:48Uh...
09:50Where are we going? Hey, where are we going?
09:53Hold on! I didn't even think about where to go.
09:57Anywhere is fine as long as we're together.
10:00Well then.
10:02Ah, feels nostalgic.
10:04It's just a quick drive if it's by car.
10:07My mind is stuck in middle school, so when it comes to a date,
10:10all I can think of is going to a shopping mall.
10:14Alright, let's go then. Come on, hurry up!
10:17Y-yeah!
10:19Wow, her casual clothes are cute!
10:23They still have this here. Let's do it.
10:26Surprisingly straightforward, but is this kind of thing okay for a companion date?
10:31Um, hey, what kind of places do people usually go to for a companion date?
10:37Hmm?
10:39Well, maybe a restaurant with a view of the night's scenery?
10:43Or a non-conveyor belt sushi place?
10:45Uh-huh. So that's how it is.
10:48I'm done for with this middle school-like plan.
10:52But I prefer spending time like this.
10:55Uh-huh.
10:56Because sushi should be a conveyor belt.
11:01It's definitely more fun, right? Don't you think?
11:04Absolutely! Let's go more!
11:07Yeah!
11:09Such an enjoyable time, almost like a long-awaited,
11:12or rather a first-time experience, passing in the blink of an eye.
11:16So, um, you're heading back to the club now, right?
11:21Huh? I'm off today.
11:23Huh?
11:25Wait a second. Is this actually a companion date?
11:30It's not?
11:31What the? I thought this was a date!
11:35Oh, I was hoping for the same thing!
11:38Then let's make it a date.
11:40Oh, but we might be short on time. Can you give me a ride, please?
11:44Uh, sure, but where to?
11:47Fifteen minutes later.
11:50Yulia! I came to pick you up!
11:53Oh, sis! I'm coming now!
11:56Could it be?
11:58That's Yulia, my younger sister.
12:00She's a bit younger than me, but our dad passed away early and our mom is currently working away.
12:06So I take care of her.
12:08So, the reason for being a hostess...
12:11It's not just that.
12:13In the future, you know, my dream is to open my own shop.
12:18So it's for the sake of my family.
12:20But I also want to do it with pride for myself.
12:24It's not some dramatic or touching reason you'd see in a drama.
12:28No, that's amazing though.
12:31Huh?
12:32Working hard, not just for someone else, but for yourself.
12:35That's the thing I've struggled with the most and I really respect that.
12:41And honestly, because of you, I've changed my biased view about the nightlife industry.
12:46I was a bit skeptical at first, so sorry about that.
12:52I've never been told that I'm respected before.
12:55But still, doesn't being good at dealing with the world come with its perks?
13:00I mean, I even taught my sister that.
13:03Huh?
13:04Thank you, everyone! See you tomorrow!
13:07No, thank you very much!
13:09She's being given excellent education.
13:13Is this person your friend?
13:16Well, I guess you could call us friends.
13:20This is Riku. Say hello.
13:22Nice to meet you, Riku!
13:25Yes, likewise.
13:27What's with this person?
13:30Hey sis, he's different from other boys.
13:34They're a bit of a handful, you know.
13:37After learning about Mari's dream and wanting to support her even more,
13:41I started going to the shop to see her alone more frequently.
13:45As I became more drawn to her innocence and dedication,
13:48I found myself putting more effort into my appearance and work as well.
13:53Thanks to such support, Mari was able to advance to a higher-class hostess club.
13:58Seeing Mari so happy, I felt joy as well.
14:01But there was also a sense of loneliness.
14:04However, not long after Mari moved to the upscale club,
14:08she became busy and her health suffered.
14:11Sorry, Riku. Could you pick up Yulia for me?
14:15Of course, but are you okay?
14:18Yeah, I'm totally fine. Just a little tired.
14:22She's pushing herself too hard.
14:24The new club seems tough.
14:26The customers are all wealthy and my sister's stomach hurts from it.
14:31As I thought.
14:32Well, maybe I should go check it out.
14:35Huh? Are you sure?
14:38I've got the time.
14:40No, it's not that. It seems to be quite expensive.
14:44N-no worries!
14:46Even though I said that, it's so expensive!
14:49The previous place must have been quite reasonable, but I can't just run away.
14:54May I assist you with a request?
14:58F-for Mari! Oh, but is she currently with a client?
15:02No, that customer over there enjoys Mari as company,
15:06but doesn't always request her, so you're good to go.
15:10Alright, please.
15:12Okay, got your request.
15:14I apologize, sir.
15:16Wow, he looks like the company president.
15:19I see. Well, how about extending the time?
15:23W-what?
15:25Come on, you don't have any complaints, right?
15:27We earn more than we can spend, you know.
15:30B-but I haven't been specifically requested by the president, so...
15:35If you could request me next time...
15:38What are you saying? I'm telling you that I'll pay for it.
15:41You're a professional. You should understand that much, right?
15:45Ugh...
15:46I apologize.
15:48I requested her first.
15:50Besides, isn't it clear that she doesn't want this?
15:54Riku!
15:55Hmph. You don't even have money. Are you seriously falling for a hostess?
16:00Yes, that's correct.
16:02Hahaha! Listen, hostesses can be bought with money.
16:06Actually, falling for them is embarrassing.
16:09I used to think the same way.
16:12But I was close to becoming like you.
16:14If I hadn't met Mari, I might have turned into a twisted and bitter old man like you.
16:19What did you say? It's not like I'm seriously falling for a woman like her.
16:24Indeed. I might be an embarrassing man who's genuinely infatuated with a hostess.
16:30!
16:31But now, I'm certain after seeing you,
16:33it's far more embarrassing to make excuses and avoid getting serious out of fear of being hurt.
16:40You dare talk back to me?
16:42And you also want money, don't you?
16:45Rather than dealing with a poor guy like him, it'd be better for you to be with someone like me.
16:50Certainly, I want money.
16:52But I don't want any from a man like you.
16:55Not even a single yen.
16:57What?
16:59Now, sir, your exit is over there.
17:02Mari, please return to your designated seat.
17:05Alright, so...
17:06Sorry for keeping you waiting, Riku.
17:09Thanks for coming.
17:11Y-yeah, no problem.
17:12Sorry for making a fuss.
17:14I just couldn't stay quiet.
17:16No, I was actually glad.
17:19He's been bothering me for a while.
17:22Riku, you were cool.
17:24I-I see.
17:25Hey, by the way, I might not have money or status or honor,
17:29but I promise to become a better man who can match you.
17:34You're already a perfect match.
17:37Huh?
17:38At first, it bothered me that you didn't pay attention to me.
17:42But because of that, I realized I could be myself around you.
17:46There are countless wealthy people out there.
17:50But men like you, Riku, are truly one of a kind.
17:54Mari!
17:56Excuse me, sir.
17:57How much longer would you like for the requesting time to be?
18:01Forever, please.
18:04Isn't that right, Riku?
18:06W-yeah, of course.
18:08Be with me forever.
18:10Understood.
18:11Please enjoy your time together.
18:14Huh? Are you sure?
18:16I believe Mari would fit better in a freer world than in our establishment.
18:21This place seems nice, too.
18:25Afterwards, Mari left the high-end hostess club
18:27and returned to her previous number one position at the old hostess club,
18:32putting in her final push towards her dream.
18:35With newfound confidence, I maintained my position as the number one employee at work,
18:40receiving frequent requests from clients.
18:42By the way, as for that president from back then,
18:45it turned out his company was involved in fraudulent activities and extensive tax evasion,
18:51leading to a spectacular downfall.
18:54Meanwhile, we continued to pursue our dreams hand in hand.
18:58Mari fulfilled her lifelong dream and opened her own hostess club.
19:02However, it wasn't an ordinary establishment.
19:05The girls who worked there openly shared their circumstances and dreams,
19:10and customers could support them accordingly,
19:12reflecting Mari's unique concept.
19:15As for me, I found my role in management and business operation.
19:20I had a great time today as well!
19:22But Mari, you should join us once in a while.
19:26Geez, what are you talking about?
19:28I'm not that young anymore.
19:31I'm exclusively Riku's after all.
19:34Here he comes!
19:35Aww!
19:37Mmm, delicious!
19:39Mari's cooking is still number one!
19:42Ahahaha!
19:45Hey, look!
19:46I got the highest score on the national academic test!
19:50Well, we've got another number one over here!
19:53Continuing the trend of those requests from back then,
19:57I kept on living passionately with my beloved family,
20:01always giving it my all.