When My Childhood Friend from the Real Estate Agency Recommended a Rental Property
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00:00Hey, um, my company went belly-up today, so...
00:05Then, let's break up.
00:08Huh?
00:09I've been keeping quiet about it, but I've actually been vibing with someone else.
00:15We're planning to move in together, so I need you out of here.
00:20But that's...
00:21I'm Yamato Kato, a 21-year-old working stiff.
00:26The company I worked for went bust, and just like that, I got dumped by my girlfriend.
00:32Man, crashed at an internet cafe last night, but now what am I gonna do?
00:38Oh yeah, come to think of it, she used to work around here.
00:42Maybe she can hook me up in this mess.
00:45With that in mind, I headed to...
00:48May, help me out!
00:50Yamato?
00:52She's May Watanabe, my childhood friend who works at a real estate agency.
00:57So, what kind of place are you looking for?
01:01I need a cheap place I can move into ASAP!
01:05R-right now?
01:07Yeah, I'm kinda in a bind.
01:10I see. That sounds tough.
01:14I guess it's a long shot, but I can't rely on my parents either.
01:18Please!
01:21Oh? Found one place!
01:24Really?
01:25We can check it out right away! Let's go see it!
01:28Thanks! You're a lifesaver!
01:31May's really dependable. She used to be so different, though.
01:36May and I have been tight since we were kids in the same neighborhood.
01:40But one day, May's house caught fire, so she had to crash at a relative's place for a bit.
01:46But May didn't want to be apart from me, her close buddy, back then.
01:50As a result, we ended up living together for the month until she got a new place.
01:55And even as adults, our bond still holds strong.
01:59May was bawling her eyes out, saying she didn't want to be separated from me when she got to move into her new place.
02:05And now she's all grown up.
02:07Hey! What are you spacing out for? We're here! Hurry up and come in!
02:13Oh, uh, sorry.
02:16Wait, huh? There's furniture and stuff. Feels like someone's living here.
02:22Hang on, is this-
02:24It's my place.
02:27But how about splitting the rent and living together?
02:31What?
02:33Come on, remember when I crashed at your place? I figure it's my turn to return the favor.
02:39But, I mean, back then, we were kids, you know?
02:43Isn't it kinda weird for a guy and girl who are not even going out to live together?
02:49You and I are like family.
02:51Plus, neither of us has a significant other, so what's the big deal?
02:56R-really?
02:58Yamato, you're in a pinch, right?
03:02I'm not forcing you, but finding a place to move into right now might be tough.
03:09But just so you know, if either of us gets a partner, they're out the door, okay?
03:15Mei's going out of her way like this. It's only polite to say yes, right?
03:20Got it. Well then, I appreciate it, Mei.
03:24Alrighty then.
03:26And so, we started living together.
03:29Finally done hauling stuff. Is that everything?
03:33Yamato, good work. I made dinner, so let's eat.
03:38Okay, thanks.
03:40Huh?
03:41Mei's looking cute in her chill outfit. First time seeing her like this.
03:46What's up? Staring so hard?
03:50Nothing, just, uh...
03:53Geez, you're such a weirdo, Yamato.
03:57Come to think of it, it's the first time I've been to Mei's place since we grew up.
04:02Starting to feel kinda nervous.
04:05Alright, way to sleep.
04:08This happened all of a sudden, so there's only one bed.
04:13I'll crash on the floor then.
04:15No way!
04:17Then, let's sleep together.
04:20Together?
04:21Well, if you catch a cold, it'd be a hassle.
04:25Plus, sleeping on the floor is gonna wreck your back.
04:28Yeah, I got it.
04:31And so, we ended up sharing the same bed.
04:34You okay? Not too cramped?
04:37No, I'm good.
04:39Sorry about this.
04:41Since I'm off work tomorrow, we can go buy some mattresses.
04:45Yeah, thanks.
04:47Good night, Yamato.
04:49Night.
04:50She's so close, and her scent is...
04:53I can't be getting all nervous around my childhood friend.
04:57At first, it was kinda weird, but living with Mei was super chill.
05:02And before we knew it, two weeks had flown by.
05:05Oh, remember Ran Tenshin?
05:08Yeah, the girl who loves takoyaki, right?
05:11Ran lives nearby too.
05:13I mentioned living with you, and she said she wants to meet up.
05:17Whoa, watch out!
05:21You okay?
05:23Y-yeah...
05:26Thanks, Yamato.
05:28Y-yeah...
05:30So close, and her scent is...
05:33Wait, no, wrong idea!
05:36Oh, by the way, my job hunt's not going well.
05:39Sorry for being a pain.
05:41Don't think of yourself as a bother.
05:43You can always stay here, Yamato.
05:46But...
05:47You always see things through to the end.
05:50So you'll be fine this time too.
05:53I've always liked that about you too.
05:56Huh?
05:57Liked me? Mei likes me?
06:00Oh, I mean as a friend.
06:03Just so you know.
06:05R-right.
06:06Right, we're just childhood friends after all.
06:09I knew that.
06:10But for a second there, I kinda got my hopes up.
06:14A few days later...
06:16Hey, what's this?
06:18Looks super clean.
06:20And it smells good.
06:23Did you whip all this up?
06:26Glad you like it.
06:28Been a hustle cleaning up and cooking after that interview,
06:31but it feels good.
06:33Alright, let's eat.
06:35Yeah, thanks.
06:37Wait a sec.
06:39She's getting close!
06:42Hey, Yamato?
06:44You're looking tired.
06:46Huh?
06:47Nah.
06:49Did you have that important interview today?
06:52Yeah, but it's done.
06:54Just wanna pitch in since you've been helping me out, Mei.
07:00M-Mei?
07:02I appreciate it, but you don't have to overdo it.
07:07Huh?
07:08I'm not just here cause you're doing stuff for me, you know?
07:12First time someone said that to me.
07:15I used to do all sorts for my ex to make her happy.
07:18But maybe I was off base.
07:21Come to think of it, she was becoming more selfish as we dated.
07:25Maybe it was partly my fault things didn't work out.
07:29I got your back, Yamato.
07:31Oh, thanks.
07:33Feels safe when Mei hugs me.
07:35Wish she'd be my girl.
07:37But Mei probably just sees me as her childhood bud.
07:42Maybe she hugged me cause of that.
07:44And if I ask her out or something and mess up this vibe we got now,
07:48I won't be able to laugh and hang out with Mei anymore.
07:51That'd suck.
07:53With Mei on my mind, I couldn't do anything.
07:56One day.
07:58Hey Yamato, you home?
08:00Oh, hey Mei.
08:02Huh? Why your face all red?
08:04You tipsy or something?
08:06Nope.
08:08Just chillin'.
08:11You definitely look tipsy.
08:13Let's get some water at least.
08:15No way!
08:17Whoa!
08:18I told you, I'm not tipsy.
08:24Hold up, don't get all clingy.
08:28Aww, why not?
08:32I mean, did something happen?
08:34You don't usually drink this much.
08:36Can you just listen?
08:39Grab some water first.
08:42After calming down a bit, Mei started talking.
08:45Got yelled at by a client today.
08:49Saying that their landlord doesn't listen when they're in trouble.
08:52I try talking to the landlord too,
08:55but I suck at being up front and it never works out.
08:58That's rough.
09:00Back when my house caught fire, it was tough.
09:03So I don't want others to go through the same, but
09:06maybe this job isn't for me after all.
09:10You sure about that?
09:12Huh?
09:13You can put yourself in others' shoes, Mei.
09:15Just listening and being there might do the trick, you know?
09:19I see.
09:21Thanks for listening, Yamato.
09:23No prob.
09:25Hold up, Mei?
09:27You're always so kind, Yamato.
09:30Like that time you helped me out.
09:33But really, what do you think of me?
09:38W-what?
09:40Just see me as a childhood friend?
09:43I don't want that! I mean,
09:45I think of you, Yamato.
09:48I like Mei too, but
09:50asking her out like this feels off.
09:53Hold up!
09:54You're just talking like this cause you're wasted right now.
09:58Let's chill for a sec.
10:02Plus, if Mei ends up changing her vibe while she's wasted
10:05and doesn't get what's going on,
10:07she'll definitely get hurt.
10:09Fine.
10:11I get it.
10:13Sorry about that, Yamato.
10:15Did she really get it?
10:17Is everything cool?
10:19But the next morning, when I woke up,
10:21Mei was nowhere to be found.
10:23I've tried hitting her up a few times,
10:25but she's not picking up at all.
10:28Is Mei gonna come back?
10:30Anyway, I'll whip up some grub to apologize for yesterday.
10:34Yamato!
10:37Didn't expect to run into my ex.
10:40Come to think of it, she's been trying to hit me up lately.
10:43Yamato, I missed you!
10:46Sorry about before.
10:48I've realized that you're the only one for me.
10:51What?
10:52Now I realized how important you were for me.
10:56You've always been kind.
10:58You've been doing chores and listening to my rants.
11:01Hey, can't we give it another shot?
11:04Seriously?
11:06Yamato.
11:08M-Mei, why?
11:10You patched things up with your girlfriend, huh?
11:13Good for you.
11:15This isn't what it looks like.
11:17Sorry for saying weird stuff yesterday.
11:19I should have apologized right away this morning,
11:22but I got embarrassed and left earlier than usual.
11:25It's lonely,
11:28Once you get a lover, it's over, right?
11:31Thanks for everything.
11:33I...
11:35I'll crash at a friend's place, so pack your stuff and leave while I'm gone.
11:40Mei!
11:41Yamato, come on!
11:43Let's go already, that girl's no good.
11:46Sorry, I've got feelings for someone else.
11:49Huh?
11:50Plus, I've just been faking being nice
11:53because I didn't want to get on anyone's bad side.
11:55The real me can only be me with her,
11:58so I can't date you.
12:00Huh?
12:01What's that?
12:02And wait, you were living with her?
12:05Trying to cozy up to Yamato when he's down.
12:08That girl's just a coward.
12:10I'm way more-
12:11A coward?
12:13What?
12:14I'm just saying the truth.
12:18There's no way that's true!
12:20Mei ain't a coward.
12:22She's always looking out for me, super kind.
12:25You on her side, huh?
12:27You're gonna regret this!
12:29If anyone's regretting it, it's you.
12:32Probably thought you could rely on me now that the other person ditched you, right?
12:36What?
12:38Yeah, I gotta go.
12:42Where's Mei?
12:44She said she's staying at a friend's place.
12:46Right, I remember Ran lives nearby.
12:49I think I know her number.
12:51Hey, Ran! Mei there?
12:53Uh-huh.
12:55What's wrong, though?
12:56Did something happen to her?
12:58Well, we had a fight, and-
13:00A fight, huh?
13:02I don't know the details,
13:04but cut Mei some slack, Yamato.
13:07She was buzzing on the phone about finally getting to live with you.
13:11Huh? She did?
13:13Yep.
13:15She was talking about you non-stop.
13:19That's why. Make up with her properly!
13:22So Mei was telling Ran stuff like that.
13:25I really want to make up with Mei properly.
13:28And then I gotta tell her how I feel.
13:30Mei!
13:32Y-Yamato?
13:34You were here? I've been looking for you.
13:37Yamato, what about your girlfriend?
13:40Ex-girlfriend.
13:42Yeah, we're done.
13:44I see.
13:46Yamato, you came to pick me up again.
13:50Thanks.
13:52Huh? Again?
13:54Back when I stayed at your place,
13:56when I had to go back home but didn't want to leave you,
14:00I ran away.
14:02And you came to get me.
14:04Remember?
14:06Oh, yeah. That time.
14:09Mei stayed at my place for a month.
14:11There was a time when Mei's parents came to get her,
14:14but she ran away saying,
14:16I don't want to go home and disappeared somewhere.
14:19Mei! Finally found you.
14:22Let's go home. Your parents are waiting.
14:25Not going back! Don't want to live apart!
14:29Mei, it'll be alright.
14:32It's not alright!
14:34So you don't need me, huh?
14:37I feel lonely too.
14:39But when we grow up, we can live together, right?
14:42Huh? Really?
14:45Yeah, so let's go home.
14:47Promise me.
14:49Yeah, promise. When we're adults, we'll live together.
14:53Okay.
14:54Alright, let's go back.
14:56I like you so much, Yamato.
15:00When you asked about finding a new place,
15:03I showed you my place because
15:05you promised to live with me when we grow up.
15:08Sorry, I forgot about that.
15:10But Mei, you remembered what I said back then, huh?
15:14Yeah, but the truth is,
15:17I just wanted to be together.
15:20I couldn't express my feelings because I was afraid
15:24of ruining our relationship.
15:26Then you got a girlfriend before I could ask you out.
15:30I didn't want to regret it again.
15:33Mei, sorry, I didn't realize.
15:36I thought maybe I wasn't needed anymore
15:38since you've become more mature.
15:40Then my ex asked me out and we started dating,
15:44but I should have said it before that.
15:47No, I'm sorry for not being honest.
15:52It's late, but I'll say it now.
15:56I've always, always loved you since way back then.
16:01But I couldn't muster the courage to say it.
16:06Even at that time, I couldn't tell you how I felt
16:09without the help of alcohol.
16:13Oh, I see. Sorry for pushing you away.
16:17No worries.
16:19You were just looking out for me because I was buzzed, right?
16:22Thanks.
16:24Mei.
16:26You know, Yamato, I've always, always loved you,
16:30even with your awkwardness at relying on others.
16:34So from now on, can I be more than just your childhood friend?
16:39Will you make me your girlfriend?
16:42Of course. I love you too.
16:45Yamato, I love you too.
16:49So, shall we head back?
16:51Yeah.
16:52And finally, we started going out.
16:55Later on, word on the street had it,
16:58my ex got a new boyfriend after ditching me
17:01and quit her job to get married.
17:03But then she got ghosted by her man while lounging around at home,
17:07not lifting a finger to help.
17:09So she got desperate and was looking to get back with me.
17:13Still single, living a lonely life.
17:16On the flip side, I snagged a job, moved to a bigger pad,
17:20and now I'm living with Mei.
17:22When we told our families we're together,
17:24they were over the moon.
17:26And a few years flew by.
17:28I can't believe it!
17:30To live in such a nice home, right Yamato?
17:33Finally, bought a brand new house!
17:37But what if I can't make the loan payments?
17:40Hey, don't sweat it.
17:42Get your act together, okay?
17:45Sorry.
17:47Usually sweet Mei is acting cold.
17:49Is she fed up with me?
17:51I've got your back. No worries.
17:54Let's keep hustling together, darling.