How to Grill Our Love (2024) s01e01 Episode Script
Episode 1
Kenta, listen up.
If you're thinking,
"I want to get married but I haven't met anyone."
You're being naive.
But I've already been stood up by two people in a row.
I haven't even had one date yet.
What? What kind of messages are you sending?
What is this? It's way too long.
On second thought, that's scary.
[Sorry, I'll be late.]
This is the third time.
Saying you'll be late is a sign of ghosting.
Are you Fukuyama-san?
I'm sorry I'm late.
My name is Chihiro Yamaguchi.
[A sizzling new life for newlyweds]
[Zero days dating, let's get married first and then fall in love]
Oh no!
I accidentally brought her to my usual barbecue place.
Sorry I'm late.
It's okay, work comes first.
Yamaguchi-san is a designer, right?
Yes, I do advertising design.
I just finished designing the
new product for KANA cosmetics.
The one on the big billboard in Shinjuku?
That's amazing!
Oh no.
I shouldn't have brought her to this kind of place.
Wait a minute.
Ah, no
Sorry.
Because we use "binchotan" here.
[High-grade charcoal from ubame oak]
If you wait a little longer, it will taste even better.
Is that so?
Yes.
The owner here prioritizes the quality
of the meat over origin and brand.
He always gets the best meat of the day.
After patiently grilling it with binchotan
It's ready now, you can eat it.
Okay.
It's ready now!
Hurry up and grab some.
I don't care about your insistence.
It's just barbecue, let me eat at my own pace.
It's over.
Excuse me
Yamaguchi-san, why did you agree to this date?
Because we made an appointment.
Actually
You're the first person I met
after starting to use dating apps.
I often get ghosted mid-conversation.
Or, when we make plans to meet, but they never show up.
I'm not very good at this kind of thing.
I wanted to make a good impression,
so I book that fancy restaurant earlier.
But to be honest,
I prefer this kind of place.
It feels more comfortable.
I should have shown my true self from the beginning.
But I'm scared of being disliked.
Even if I keep hiding it, it will eventually be noticed.
And things probably wouldn't work out.
Is this ready to eat yet?
Yeah, it's ready!
Enjoy!
Please.
Excuse me
Is it good?
Yes.
This heat
It suits my taste perfectly.
So, have you seen her again after that?
Yeah.
She really likes charcoal grilling.
So you guys always go out for meat?
You should probably switch to a more romantic restaurant.
A romantic restaurant
Like what?
Fukuyama-kun, could you come here for a moment?
Yes.
Transfer?
To Hamamatsu
[Shizuoka Prefecture]
The development team I mentioned
last time is short-staffed now.
I feel more at ease with you there.
I understand.
Thank you.
The head of development department
will be happy to hear this.
I wanted to get to know her better.
I guess we were never meant to meet in the first place.
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Thanks for taking care of me.
Yamaguchi-san, what are you doing here?
I'm the one who should be asking you that.
You suddenly disappeared.
Transfer
I see.
Yes.
So, this will be our last meeting.
This will be the last.
It's a shame.
But I guess our fate ends here.
Take care of yourself.
Fukuyama-san.
Yes?
Should we get married?
What?
Married?
Didn't you previously say
That you were afraid of being
disliked for showing your true self.
I feel the same way.
People often say I seem cold and distant.
So I just accepted it.
Because that way, it's easier.
And no one gets disappointed.
But I want to get out of this situation.
But
I realized I don't want to be with anyone else
I just want to eat with Fukuyama-san.
Wouldn't it be a shame if we ended it here?
But I have to move to Hamamatsu.
No problem.
What about your job?
I'll figure something out.
Are you serious?
Am I dreaming?
We might only be able to meet on weekends for a while.
But I think it's okay.
Because we will spend the rest of our
long lives together as husband and wife.
Yamaguchi-san
Marriage
We're really getting married!
This person
Is my wife!
I want to brag to the whole world.
I didn't expect you to live alone.
The rent here is super cheap compared to Tokyo.
And I have a dream
A dream?
Please wait for me inside.
Okay, excuse me.
Sorry to keep you waiting.
Please.
Thank you.
I've always wanted to try this if I got married.
Having a barbecue with my wife in the backyard.
Fukuyama-san, do you enjoy outdoor activities?
It's not really that I like outdoor activities
I guess I really love fire.
Fire can illuminate the darkness.
It provides warmth when it's cold.
Carefully tending to a fire you've started yourself
The way the flames flicker feels
like they're syncing with my heartbeat.
It's like having a conversation with fire.
Talking to fire
Ah
No, sorry.
Right,
I'm grilling this today.
I prepared some ribs.
Use a fork to poke holes in the meat.
Sprinkle it with pepper and salt for seasoning.
Put the meat, onion paste,
and marinade into a ziplock bag.
Massage it well and refrigerate overnight.
Then just grill it nicely.
That smells so good!
BBQ is both delicious and simple to prepare.
It looks great.
It's done!
It's hot, be careful.
Let's eat!
This is so good.
Right?
The meat is so flavorful, the fat is amazing too.
I've been thinking about this since we first met.
Chihiro-san, you have a lovely eating style.
Oh, I'm sorry.
No.
I'm really happy.
Because I usually barbecue alone.
You really like barbecuing, don't you?
Not really.
I just think meat tastes better cooked over charcoal.
Or drinking beer outdoors, it feels different from usual.
These little things make me happy.
Speaking of which, while the charcoal is still hot
Do you like pancakes?
I love them!
Flip them when they start to bubble.
They look so beautiful.
I also prepared some great toppings today.
Is it ice cream?
Is that, pepper?
This is called rainbow pepper.
It has a gentle aroma.
And a drizzle of olive oil
It's done!
Let's eat!
It's so soft, warm and cool.
All are there!
So Chihiro-san has this kind of expression?
So cute, so incredibly cute!
It's strange.
I'm here with Chihiro-san,
looking at the scenery I usually see alone.
Two people who were strangers not long ago.
Now, we're here together as husband and wife.
Are you talking to the fire?
No
The drinks taste different outside.
You're right.
This kind of time feels so luxurious.
We can spend every weekend like this from now on.
When I first joined the company,
I attended the company get-together barbecue party once.
Barbecue parties are pretty nice.
But
I didn't know my colleagues back then.
So I was very nervous the whole time.
I don't even remember what I ate.
To be honest, I have a bit of a resistance to BBQs.
But today, from the moment you started building the fire,
Seeing the charcoal slowly ignite,
And the meat sizzling with juices
It all made me feel so excited.
And
Turns out, barbecuing with Fukuyama-san
is such a happy thing.
Yeah.
Barbecuing together
everything will tastes delicious.
Oh my, this is so blissful!
By the way, you must be tired.
I'm going to start heating up the bath.
Ah, but I have to catch the Shinkansen.
Huh?
What?
Um
So you're going back today?
Oh no, I forgot to mention that.
Actually, I have a meeting early tomorrow morning.
I see.
Yes.
I understand.
I'm sorry.
No, it's fine.
We can see each other next week anyway.
Besides
This is the first time
I've been this excited for the weekend.
Me too.
Then I'll walk you to the station.
Just a little longer.
Can I just watch the fire for another 10 minutes?
Of course.
Next week, I'll make preparations to stay over.
Okay.
If you're thinking,
"I want to get married but I haven't met anyone."
You're being naive.
But I've already been stood up by two people in a row.
I haven't even had one date yet.
What? What kind of messages are you sending?
What is this? It's way too long.
On second thought, that's scary.
[Sorry, I'll be late.]
This is the third time.
Saying you'll be late is a sign of ghosting.
Are you Fukuyama-san?
I'm sorry I'm late.
My name is Chihiro Yamaguchi.
[A sizzling new life for newlyweds]
[Zero days dating, let's get married first and then fall in love]
Oh no!
I accidentally brought her to my usual barbecue place.
Sorry I'm late.
It's okay, work comes first.
Yamaguchi-san is a designer, right?
Yes, I do advertising design.
I just finished designing the
new product for KANA cosmetics.
The one on the big billboard in Shinjuku?
That's amazing!
Oh no.
I shouldn't have brought her to this kind of place.
Wait a minute.
Ah, no
Sorry.
Because we use "binchotan" here.
[High-grade charcoal from ubame oak]
If you wait a little longer, it will taste even better.
Is that so?
Yes.
The owner here prioritizes the quality
of the meat over origin and brand.
He always gets the best meat of the day.
After patiently grilling it with binchotan
It's ready now, you can eat it.
Okay.
It's ready now!
Hurry up and grab some.
I don't care about your insistence.
It's just barbecue, let me eat at my own pace.
It's over.
Excuse me
Yamaguchi-san, why did you agree to this date?
Because we made an appointment.
Actually
You're the first person I met
after starting to use dating apps.
I often get ghosted mid-conversation.
Or, when we make plans to meet, but they never show up.
I'm not very good at this kind of thing.
I wanted to make a good impression,
so I book that fancy restaurant earlier.
But to be honest,
I prefer this kind of place.
It feels more comfortable.
I should have shown my true self from the beginning.
But I'm scared of being disliked.
Even if I keep hiding it, it will eventually be noticed.
And things probably wouldn't work out.
Is this ready to eat yet?
Yeah, it's ready!
Enjoy!
Please.
Excuse me
Is it good?
Yes.
This heat
It suits my taste perfectly.
So, have you seen her again after that?
Yeah.
She really likes charcoal grilling.
So you guys always go out for meat?
You should probably switch to a more romantic restaurant.
A romantic restaurant
Like what?
Fukuyama-kun, could you come here for a moment?
Yes.
Transfer?
To Hamamatsu
[Shizuoka Prefecture]
The development team I mentioned
last time is short-staffed now.
I feel more at ease with you there.
I understand.
Thank you.
The head of development department
will be happy to hear this.
I wanted to get to know her better.
I guess we were never meant to meet in the first place.
[Cancel Subscription]
[Your subscription has been successfully canceled.]
Thanks for taking care of me.
Yamaguchi-san, what are you doing here?
I'm the one who should be asking you that.
You suddenly disappeared.
Transfer
I see.
Yes.
So, this will be our last meeting.
This will be the last.
It's a shame.
But I guess our fate ends here.
Take care of yourself.
Fukuyama-san.
Yes?
Should we get married?
What?
Married?
Didn't you previously say
That you were afraid of being
disliked for showing your true self.
I feel the same way.
People often say I seem cold and distant.
So I just accepted it.
Because that way, it's easier.
And no one gets disappointed.
But I want to get out of this situation.
But
I realized I don't want to be with anyone else
I just want to eat with Fukuyama-san.
Wouldn't it be a shame if we ended it here?
But I have to move to Hamamatsu.
No problem.
What about your job?
I'll figure something out.
Are you serious?
Am I dreaming?
We might only be able to meet on weekends for a while.
But I think it's okay.
Because we will spend the rest of our
long lives together as husband and wife.
Yamaguchi-san
Marriage
We're really getting married!
This person
Is my wife!
I want to brag to the whole world.
I didn't expect you to live alone.
The rent here is super cheap compared to Tokyo.
And I have a dream
A dream?
Please wait for me inside.
Okay, excuse me.
Sorry to keep you waiting.
Please.
Thank you.
I've always wanted to try this if I got married.
Having a barbecue with my wife in the backyard.
Fukuyama-san, do you enjoy outdoor activities?
It's not really that I like outdoor activities
I guess I really love fire.
Fire can illuminate the darkness.
It provides warmth when it's cold.
Carefully tending to a fire you've started yourself
The way the flames flicker feels
like they're syncing with my heartbeat.
It's like having a conversation with fire.
Talking to fire
Ah
No, sorry.
Right,
I'm grilling this today.
I prepared some ribs.
Use a fork to poke holes in the meat.
Sprinkle it with pepper and salt for seasoning.
Put the meat, onion paste,
and marinade into a ziplock bag.
Massage it well and refrigerate overnight.
Then just grill it nicely.
That smells so good!
BBQ is both delicious and simple to prepare.
It looks great.
It's done!
It's hot, be careful.
Let's eat!
This is so good.
Right?
The meat is so flavorful, the fat is amazing too.
I've been thinking about this since we first met.
Chihiro-san, you have a lovely eating style.
Oh, I'm sorry.
No.
I'm really happy.
Because I usually barbecue alone.
You really like barbecuing, don't you?
Not really.
I just think meat tastes better cooked over charcoal.
Or drinking beer outdoors, it feels different from usual.
These little things make me happy.
Speaking of which, while the charcoal is still hot
Do you like pancakes?
I love them!
Flip them when they start to bubble.
They look so beautiful.
I also prepared some great toppings today.
Is it ice cream?
Is that, pepper?
This is called rainbow pepper.
It has a gentle aroma.
And a drizzle of olive oil
It's done!
Let's eat!
It's so soft, warm and cool.
All are there!
So Chihiro-san has this kind of expression?
So cute, so incredibly cute!
It's strange.
I'm here with Chihiro-san,
looking at the scenery I usually see alone.
Two people who were strangers not long ago.
Now, we're here together as husband and wife.
Are you talking to the fire?
No
The drinks taste different outside.
You're right.
This kind of time feels so luxurious.
We can spend every weekend like this from now on.
When I first joined the company,
I attended the company get-together barbecue party once.
Barbecue parties are pretty nice.
But
I didn't know my colleagues back then.
So I was very nervous the whole time.
I don't even remember what I ate.
To be honest, I have a bit of a resistance to BBQs.
But today, from the moment you started building the fire,
Seeing the charcoal slowly ignite,
And the meat sizzling with juices
It all made me feel so excited.
And
Turns out, barbecuing with Fukuyama-san
is such a happy thing.
Yeah.
Barbecuing together
everything will tastes delicious.
Oh my, this is so blissful!
By the way, you must be tired.
I'm going to start heating up the bath.
Ah, but I have to catch the Shinkansen.
Huh?
What?
Um
So you're going back today?
Oh no, I forgot to mention that.
Actually, I have a meeting early tomorrow morning.
I see.
Yes.
I understand.
I'm sorry.
No, it's fine.
We can see each other next week anyway.
Besides
This is the first time
I've been this excited for the weekend.
Me too.
Then I'll walk you to the station.
Just a little longer.
Can I just watch the fire for another 10 minutes?
Of course.
Next week, I'll make preparations to stay over.
Okay.