Ryusuiso - Peony Room
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Airi
Normally, you'd exclaim, “Wow, this room's huge!” after walking into a place like this...
Shizuku
But I don't even know which university she attends, what she's studying or anything about her family's business.
Shizuku
And yet, I invited her to be our manager without knowing anything about her situation...
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Saito
I apologize for bothering you all while you're still getting settled, but I've also brought some of this area's hot spring manju to go with your tea. I hope you enjoy them.
Saito
Most people think that manju are all the same, but the filling for these ones is really something else.
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Saito
I'm really sorry about not giving a better explanation after you gave me an offer to become your group's manager.
Saito
My hope was that saying as little as possible would keep any of you from worrying about me...
Saito
However, as my mother said earlier, I plan on taking over as the proprietress of this inn when that time comes.
Shizuku
...
Shizuku
Which begs the question...
Is there a deeper reason as to why you feel compelled to continue the family business...?
Is there a deeper reason as to why you feel compelled to continue the family business...?
Saito
My grandfather built this inn, so it doesn't have as much history as some of the other ones out there...
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Saito
I know it's small, but we have a group of loyal guests who look forward to coming back each year.
Saito
I've been helping with our guests ever since I was little, and some even come after having grandchildren to introduce them to us.
Saito
Me pursuing my real dream would mean placing the inn I hold dear to my heart in jeopardy.
Saito
Ever since what happened the other day, I've been regretting not telling you all more... But I feel much better now after getting everything off my chest.
Saito
So, I am going to become this inn's next proprietress. My mother is looking forward to that very much, and... I love this place more than anything else.
Saito
I may never again have something I'm so passionate about that I'll want to do my best despite whatever hardships I'm faced with.
Saito
As an idol fan, thank you for giving me a chance to dream. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Saito
I'm sorry for taking up so much of your time. Your shoot tomorrow begins around lunchtime, yes?
Saito
For now, please make yourselves at home. I promise that breakfast is going to be out of this world!
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Haruka
So she's doing it for her family and this inn's loyal guests... Her reasons are admirable, and I really want to show my support for her...
Shizuku
(But if she does that, it might bring sadness to those who mean so much to her...)
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