00:00I'm Gaku Goto, a 26-year-old businessman grinding at a tech firm.
00:05I got this killer job, but it's a pain in the neck and back, so I've been hitting
00:11the massage spot for about a year now.
00:15And the reason why I'm here is…
00:18Back again today.
00:20You picking me again?
00:21Don't you ever get tired of me?
00:25Yep, same old cold shoulder.
00:28She's Alisa Suzuki, the queen of bad service but top-notch skills.
00:34Been requesting her ever since I started coming to this place.
00:37Let's get started.
00:39If it hurts, please tell me.
00:42Alright, thanks.
00:49This awkward silence… gotta say something.
00:52Hey, what do you do on your days off?
00:56Huh?
00:57Nothing special.
00:58But like what?
01:00Get up, eat, watch TV.
01:03Hmm, okay.
01:05Eat again, then sleep.
01:08That's it?
01:10And?
01:11What's wrong with that?
01:13No good.
01:14Been coming here a year and still no spark when we talk.
01:18Oh, you're into traveling?
01:21Wow, what a coincidence!
01:23I love traveling too!
01:25Last time, I went all the way to Osaka just for some takoyaki.
01:30Oh, and this thing on my head?
01:32It's from that trip.
01:34Not a souvenir, geez.
01:36Just a hairpin.
01:39They look like they're having fun.
01:41Well, I'm not great at socializing, so maybe this is comfortable for me.
01:47A week later, back at the shop.
01:50I've been coming here many times.
01:52Show a bit more charm.
01:54I'm sorry.
01:56But sir!
01:58Huh?
01:59You gonna talk back to a customer?
02:02Whoa, are they arguing over something?
02:05Hey, this isn't that kind of place.
02:08If you want attention, try another shop.
02:11Goto?
02:13Who are you?
02:15Just a customer.
02:16If you keep making a scene, might have to call the cops.
02:20Huh, never coming here again.
02:23Maybe I overstepped a bit.
02:25Sorry, didn't mean to scare off customers.
02:28What are you talking about?
02:30You did great!
02:32That guy was always causing issues.
02:35Um, about that.
02:37Th-thanks.
02:39You were actually pretty cool.
02:42Huh?
02:43R-really?
02:49Oh man, what's this?
02:51This is super awkward.
02:53After that, ask for the usual treatment.
02:56Let's get started.
02:58Hmm, your muscles are stiff today.
03:01Is that so?
03:03Maybe cause I've been busy lately.
03:06Relax, and enjoy, okay?
03:09O-okay.
03:11Is it just me, or is she getting closer?
03:14What's this touching my back?
03:17Phew, that was close.
03:19Almost reached nirvana.
03:21So, how's it going with him?
03:25Huh? What do you mean?
03:28Oh come on, no need to hide.
03:31You like him, right?
03:33Better ask him out soon.
03:35Wha?
03:37I-it's not like that.
03:40Aww, Arisa, you're so cute.
03:45I know that you're thrilled to be requested.
03:49I'm telling you it's not like that.
03:52Stop teasing me, geez.
03:55Aww, playing hard to get?
03:59Well then, I've got a great idea.
04:04A while later.
04:06Phew, was stuck in a death march, and it's finally done.
04:10Can't take it anymore.
04:12Been so busy, haven't been here in ages.
04:15Nidalee should've checked me out.
04:17My whole body's screaming.
04:19Luckily, I'm off work in the afternoon today.
04:22So I head to the massage place.
04:25Huh? Suzuki's not here today.
04:28Sorry, she caught a cold and took the day off from yesterday.
04:33Oh, I see.
04:35Well, it is what it is.
04:37Sorry for not making a reservation.
04:39Please tell her to get well soon.
04:42Alright, I'll head back today.
04:44I'll come by another time.
04:46Hold up! Get a massage, come on!
04:49I'll even throw in a special service today.
04:52Uh, but...
04:57You're in bad shape, sir.
05:00Not trying to make you feel bad,
05:02but it's for your own good to just get a massage now.
05:06Ugh, lately my workplace is short-staffed.
05:09Even making me do physical work.
05:12Maybe it's better to just go along with it.
05:15And that's how I got a massage from someone other than Suzuki.
05:19My first time at this shop.
05:21Nice to meet you again.
05:23I'm Ran Tenshin. Thanks for coming.
05:26Oh, um, yeah.
05:28Ran's the one who's always talking up a storm, right?
05:32Am I gonna be okay?
05:34Can I keep up with this person?
05:36You have a girlfriend?
05:38Um, no.
05:40What's your type? What kind of girl you like?
05:43Uh, someone hard-working, maybe?
05:45Someone I can respect.
05:47What's your favorite food?
05:49Um, stew.
05:51When you wash your body, where do you wash first?
05:54Do you really need to ask that?
05:57Uh, the pressure from her words is intense.
06:01So, what do you think of Alisa?
06:06Huh? Suzuki, I don't know what to say.
06:10She's a bit quiet, but a good kid.
06:13She says she doesn't have a boyfriend.
06:16Oh, really?
06:18I mean, like, how should I react to this?
06:21Okay, enough chit-chat.
06:24Time for the main event!
06:27Huh? Main event?
06:29Tenshin style secret technique!
06:33Unbreaking vitality technique!
06:38Whoa, whoa, whoa!
06:41Nice voice, sir!
06:43How was that? Our special service is amazing, right?
06:47Wait, what's this? It's too amazing!
06:52What are you doing?
06:54Suzuki, I thought you were off today.
06:58I've mostly recovered from the cold, so I decided to come in.
07:02I didn't want to cause too much trouble for the shop.
07:05Oh, I see. Since you're still recovering, don't push yourself too hard.
07:11But more importantly...
07:13What was that earlier?
07:15I could hear you all the way down the hallway.
07:18You were making better sounds than with me.
07:22Uh, well, that was...
07:25Alright, that's all for me.
07:28Oh, wait a sec.
07:30If you've got an excuse, let's hear it.
07:33Did it feel good? It felt good, right?
07:36Well, that's good then.
07:38Seniors better at massages, huh?
07:40And they've got the talks, too.
07:42Hey, calm down!
07:44Suzuki, you weren't here, so I had to ask Ran, okay?
07:48Ran? Calling her by her first name?
07:51It's been a year and you're still using my last name!
07:55Why are you mad about that?
07:58Oh no, top-tier awkward conversation incoming!
08:02Why is it sounding like I got caught cheating?
08:05Ugh, tired. Gotta rest today.
08:09Thank you for coming.
08:11Come again!
08:13Ran, how could you?
08:16Baku's my client, you know.
08:18Hahaha, oh, cut me some slack.
08:22I got some juicy info, though!
08:26I never asked for that.
08:28So? How was it? Tell me every single detail!
08:33A-Alisa! What's with the scary face?
08:37What are you gonna do with that phone?
08:39Obviously gonna record. Now hurry!
08:42Hoo-hoo! You're super curious!
08:46And then...
08:48Hmm, feeling a bit off.
08:51Maybe cause I've been skipping massages lately?
08:54Got a rare day off today. Maybe I'll make a reservation.
08:59Huh? Who could it be?
09:02No plans for visitors?
09:05Yes, I'm coming!
09:07A-Alisa!
09:09Why haven't you been coming to the shop lately?
09:12Uh, been busy with work.
09:15Don't let anyone else touch you except me!
09:19Whaaat? What does that mean?
09:22Wait, how did you get here?
09:25I drove here. It's a house call service.
09:28No, I mean, how do you know my address?
09:32During membership registration, customers are required to provide their address on the form.
09:37Isn't that misuse of personal information?
09:44You're not even blowing! Can't fool me with that!
09:48Since standing around's not helping, I decide to have her come up to my room.
09:53Uh...
09:55Um, uh...
09:57Awkward! Being alone in the room makes it even more...
10:02Your room?
10:04What's up?
10:07Surprisingly tidy.
10:09Uh, yeah, it is.
10:12Uh...
10:14With the atmosphere getting more tense, decide to go ahead and ask for a massage, since she's here.
10:21W-well then!
10:23Th-thank you.
10:25Alright, starting with massaging your arms.
10:29Whoa, you don't usually do this, right?
10:33Even I have special services. Won't lose to Ron.
10:38What are you saying?
10:40Ugh, feeling all of Alice's warmth and touch, this is something else!
10:46Hehe, Gaku, seems like you're feeling good. This spot?
10:51Uh, maybe?
10:53Alright, I'll apply more pressure.
10:56Wait, hold on.
10:58Ha!
10:59Eek!
11:01S-sorry! Applied too much pressure.
11:04I-it's okay.
11:06It's not okay! It's not an apology, but...
11:10If there's anything you want me to do, just say it.
11:14Um, even if you say that...
11:17Not knowing what to say, I didn't answer.
11:20And as the massage continued...
11:22How's that? Feels good?
11:24Oh, yeah. I'm in heaven.
11:27Hmm...
11:29So? Decided what you want me to do?
11:33Nah, um, how about going on a date with me?
11:37Huh? A date?
11:40Huh? What did I just say?
11:43Wait, no, I mean, man, what am I saying?
11:46Me dating anyone would be a disaster, right?
11:50Sure.
11:51What?
11:52I'm down, you know.
11:54As an apology for applying too much pressure and hurting you.
11:58Whaaaaat?
12:01Just like that, she said yes.
12:03And I was able to go on a date with Alisa.
12:06On the promised day.
12:08Oh, can't believe this is happening.
12:11When was the last time I went on a date?
12:13Man, I'm nervous.
12:16Sorry to keep you waiting.
12:18Oh, no problem. I just got here too.
12:21Um, do I look weird?
12:24I don't usually wear this kind of outfit.
12:27N-no way! It suits you really well.
12:30That's good to hear.
12:32Was worth trying my best.
12:35Man, she's too cute.
12:39As we started the date, we still didn't quite sync up.
12:44Um, can I hold your hand?
12:48Huh? Sure, but...
12:51Ow! My finger!
12:55Oh my god, I'm so sorry!
12:59During our time at a cafe...
13:01Um, if it's okay with you, c-c-can I...
13:06Oh man, is she gonna tell me that she likes me?
13:11Um, maybe I can give you a massage with this fork?
13:15Eek! Oh, I guess not.
13:19By the end of our date...
13:21Ugh, I'm no good, huh?
13:23I tried really hard following Ron's advice, but...
13:27Ugh, everything's a mess.
13:30I thought something was off, but that's why...
13:34Even though it's a special date for us, it's not much of an apology.
13:39No need to push yourself. I like just the way you are.
13:43Huh? Really?
13:46Of course. I wouldn't lie about something like that.
13:50Um, would you go on a date with me again?
13:54Huh? But wouldn't that be a bother?
13:57Not at all! Maybe not right away, but...
14:00I'll do my best to make sure you enjoy it!
14:03Alisa...
14:05Thus, we started meeting outside the massage shop occasionally.
14:09And a month later...
14:11Um, can I hold your hand?
14:15What, again? I mean, that's fine with me.
14:20Alrighty then!
14:22Gaku, your hands are huge!
14:26Man, she's cute. Seems like she opened up to me lately.
14:31Open your mouth! Here comes the plane!
14:37Uh...
14:40How is it? Good?
14:43Yeah, it's really sweet.
14:46Glad to hear that.
14:49Ugh, man, how she feeds me is perfect, isn't it?
14:53Alisa really puts in effort.
14:55She always works so hard to make sure I'm satisfied.
14:59After that, we kept going on dates, but...
15:03Isn't there a lot of couples here?
15:06This place is a bit... should we go back a bit?
15:10No biggie, I don't care.
15:13But this isn't like a real date as a couple,
15:16because you're just doing it for me as an apology, you know?
15:20What if I say that this is a real date and not as an apology?
15:28What? Does that mean...
15:31Is it a no?
15:34Alisa's going this far for me. Maybe it's time to man up.
15:40Um, hey, there's something I want to say.
15:44Huh?
15:46Alisa, I...
15:48Oh? So you do offer these kind of services after all, huh?
15:53Huh?
15:54This guy, that annoying customer?
15:58Why are you freezing up like that?
16:00This guy's just another customer, right?
16:02Or are you here for a date to get more male customers?
16:07No, that's not...
16:09Then how about a date with me too? Sounds good, right?
16:13I've brought in plenty of business for you.
16:15Just give me a little extra service and I'll keep coming back.
16:20Hey, cut it out. She's not into it.
16:23Shut up. Back off, you nerd.
16:27I won't back down to this jerk. I'll protect Alisa.
16:31Oh, my sir.
16:33What are you doing to my cute junior and important regulars?
16:38Big, who are you?
16:41Ron, why?
16:43Sorry about this.
16:45I was worried if your date was going well, so I've been secretly keeping an eye on you two.
16:52What? You've been watching us this whole time?
16:55I'm off the clock now.
16:57If you want extra service that badly, I'll go all out.
17:03Shall we?
17:05Big, what's with your strength? Help!
17:10Oh, he's gone.
17:12Yeah.
17:14Um, thanks for standing up for me.
17:17Oh, nah, I didn't do anything.
17:20So, what were you about to say earlier?
17:24That's...
17:26Please tell me.
17:28Yeah, I want you to know...
17:31I like you, Alisa.
17:33I've always thought your effort, despite being clumsy, is amazing.
17:37Lately, we've been spending more time together, and I've been more and more drawn to you.
17:42Really?
17:44I like you too, Goku.
17:46Huh? Really?
17:49Because of my personality, I hardly got any requests from customers.
17:54I lost my confidence.
17:56But you were the only one who praised my treatments, and you kept requesting me.
18:02What? Then why were you so cold to me?
18:07That's because...
18:10I was embarrassed, and I didn't know how to act. I'm sorry.
18:16So, what you were doing and saying about Ran was because you're jealous?
18:22What else could it be?
18:25I couldn't stand someone else touching you.
18:28That makes sense.
18:31It's not funny.
18:34After that, we started dating.
18:37When I told Ran about it, she was as happy as if it were her own news.
18:42Hey, how about you give Alisa a massage sometime, Goku?
18:46Oh, yeah. Sounds like a good idea.
18:50I'll teach you my ultimate finger techniques.
18:54Did you just touch my boyfriend?
18:57What?
18:59Whoa, easy there. Sorry.
19:03This is your last chance. Got it?
19:07Geez, I'm the only one who can touch you. Got it?
19:11So be more careful, okay?
19:15My bad.
19:18From being reserved to being a complete sweetheart, she became quite the clingy one.
19:24I'll keep requesting my beloved girlfriend from now on.
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