Ryusuiso - Lobby
Shizuku
And she believes that you pursuing your real dream would be the happiest solution.
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Shizuku
I thought that it's okay for you to be more honest about how you feel and what you want.
Saito
I have a responsibility.
I have to take over running this inn! Because if I don't...!
I have to take over running this inn! Because if I don't...!
Shizuku
But one had to do with this compulsion to fulfill my responsibilities and not disappoint those around me.
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Shizuku
Unlike those who truly love being idols and work hard every day because they don't want to be anything else, I ended up reaching my limit.
Shizuku
So, if you're going through what I did... If you're only doing this out of an overwhelming sense of responsibility, I want you to stop and take a step back.
Shizuku
Then, you should ask yourself, “Is this really the path I want to go down?” and, “Will I truly be happy if I do?”
Shizuku
I believe you should have a discussion with those around you and take some time to think before reaching a decision.
Shizuku
Because I live with regret, and I wonder if things might have turned out better had I made better decisions...
Saito
I know what you're trying to say, Shizuku...
Or rather, I realize it now after hearing what you have to say.
Or rather, I realize it now after hearing what you have to say.
Saito
I do feel an overwhelming sense of responsibility to take over this inn and keep it running.
Saito
And I know that if I only have that for motivation... Something will probably go wrong down the line.
Saito
I want to become your manager really...
I want to make my dream come true by supporting you and the others forever and ever.
I want to make my dream come true by supporting you and the others forever and ever.
Saito
It isn't precious to just me and my family. It also has a special place in the hearts of our guests.
Senior Proprietress
That isn't acting childishly.
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Senior Proprietress
Let me get this straight. Are you saying that it's “childish” for someone to want to pursue what they want?
Senior Proprietress
You're wrong about that.
You aren't being childish.
You aren't being childish.
Senior Proprietress
We're talking about your dream here.
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Senior Proprietress
If you're feeling that conflicted, I can't let you take over.
Senior Proprietress
What Ms. Hinomori here just said is correct. You won't be able to run this place just because you feel compelled to and don't want to disappoint others.
Senior Proprietress
This inn succeeds only when you strive to do what's best for it and its guests. That feeling needs to be genuine.
Saito
But I do genuinely believe that!
I want what's best for both this inn and its guests!
I want what's best for both this inn and its guests!
Saito
That's why I'm so torn!
I wouldn't be doing this right now if I didn't feel that way!
I wouldn't be doing this right now if I didn't feel that way!
Senior Proprietress
So you're “torn”? Does that mean you haven't been able to fully give up on your dream?
Proprietress
Ayaka.
Please stop robbing yourself of your dream.
Please stop robbing yourself of your dream.
Proprietress
I'm sorry, but your grandmother explained to me what's been going on.
Proprietress
I feel terrible about us placing such high expectations on you. We didn't realize that it would lead to you being forced down this one path.
Proprietress
But you should do what you want.
I don't want you to take over if it means giving up on your dream.
I don't want you to take over if it means giving up on your dream.
Proprietress
This inn doesn't need to keep running if it takes robbing others of their happiness to do so.
Senior Proprietress
She's right.
Ryusuiso is meant to be a place that's meant to bring happiness to all.
Ryusuiso is meant to be a place that's meant to bring happiness to all.
Senior Proprietress
And not just the guests...
Everyone who works here, too. Including you.
Everyone who works here, too. Including you.
Proprietress
Plus, I'm not about to quit just yet, so there's no immediate need for anyone else to take over. We have time to start looking for someone.
Proprietress
There's no rule saying that a family member has to take over. We can always see if we can hand it over to someone else.
Senior Proprietress
Just so you know, we're not as shortsighted as you think we are.
Senior Proprietress
If you have a dream that you really want to pursue, then you should be doing everything you can to make it come true.
Shizuku
You all care so deeply about one another...
That certainly explains why this inn feels so warm and welcoming. It's an expression of the Saito family's love and affection.
That certainly explains why this inn feels so warm and welcoming. It's an expression of the Saito family's love and affection.
Saito
But... If it doesn't have to be me... If I have the option of choosing my own path...
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Saito
I want to put on events like the one where I met Shizuku for the first time. I want to put smiles on everyone's faces!
Senior Proprietress
Go...
However, now you've made your decision, you can't come crawling back. You shouldn't think of us as your safety net. We want you to commit to your dream.
However, now you've made your decision, you can't come crawling back. You shouldn't think of us as your safety net. We want you to commit to your dream.
Senior Proprietress
But I think you have what it takes to make it come true, Ayaka. After all, you always put so much effort into the things you love most.
Proprietress
You have our support.
Go after what will let you be yourself and shine.
Go after what will let you be yourself and shine.
Shizuku
(But, if I was able to convince Saito thanks to having gone through that experience, then...)
Next Chapter: Guiding Warmth