All language subtitles for The Borderline between Friends with Benefits and Lovers S01E01

What kind of relationship are we in?

What kind of relationship are we in?

FWB OR REAL RELATIONSHIP?

BASED ON TRUE STORIES ABOUT MEN AND WOMEN
CAUGHT IN AMBIGUOUS RELATIONSHIPS

She gets around.

The guy at 33 is the same
as an eighth grader.

You've already lost the moment
you explain to your friends

that your FWB is not just an FWB.

I was asked if I wanted someone
who's convenient for me.

Aren't these tears like
for a real goodbye forever?

-No, they aren't.
-What?

A LOVE STUDY ENTERTAINMENT SHOW
TO DISCUSS THESE TOPICS WITHOUT HESITATION

WHAT IS MARRIAGE?
WHAT IS FRIENDSHIP BETWEEN MEN AND WOMEN?

Maybe he's the kind of person who doesn't
really talk about relationships.

EPISODE 1: IF I CAN BE HIS GIRLFRIEND
SEINA NAKATA - DAICHI KANEKO

A boyfriend or an FWB would be enough
to ease your loneliness.

EPISODE 2: AN INTRODUCTION TO
MARRIAGE STUDIES

I wondered if we could have
a few more drinks somewhere.

Are you seeing someone?

EPISODE 3: SOMEONE SPECIAL
MIZUKI YAMASHITA - SOJIRO YOSHIMURA

Do you want to have sex today?

RIKIYA IMAIZUMI, DIRECTOR

YOKO YAMANAKA, DIRECTOR

TALENTED DIRECTORS CREATE THREE
SHORT FILMS BASED ON TRUE STORIES

There are a lot of lines
that really moved me.

-That's interesting!
-Interesting!

I'm completely satisfied.

The Borderline between
Friends with Benefits and Lovers

Wow.

-Oh, wow.
-Whoa!

-Cute.
-Amazing.

Cute!

-It's cute.
-It's colorful.

So colorful!

Somewhere in Tokyo, this is
a special movie theater.

Continuing an ambiguous relationship
without expressing your feelings,

or having a best friend you can trust
more than your boyfriend…

Worries and experiences of real people

will be turned into short films
and played here.

This theater is the only one in the world

that specializes in films
about the eternal theme,

"FWB or real relationship?"

-It's a very unique theater.
-It is.

While watching the films,

the four of us will talk about the line
between FWBs and real relationships.

Okay.

That's the idea.

Let's watch the first film.

It's If I Can Be His Girlfriend.

-Wow.
-That's the title.

This is the story of Toko Tanabe,
a 26-year-old woman,

who is caught in the ambiguous space

between a casual
and a committed relationship.

The actor is Seina Nakata,

and her co-star is Daichi Kaneko.

I really like him, Kaneko.

The director is Yoko Yamanaka,
who directed

Desert of Namibia,
which was a hot topic at Cannes.

The screenplay was written by a couple,
Rikiya Imaizumi and Kaori Imaizumi.

-Great.
-Namibia was really interesting.

-It really was.
-Was it?

Yeah.

A real relationship? Or FWB?

What unexpected decision will they reach

after struggling with
an ambiguous relationship?

The viewing party where you can talk
without hesitations is about to begin.

No, no. Listen, listen to me.

I'm listening. Okay, what?

It starts with a back shot.

He's my closest friend at work.

Wow, it is a movie.

Of all my colleagues,
he's the closest to me.

We go out to eat together
and even to the movies.

Movies, huh?

-That means…
-Shut up.

Takeshita, listen to me.

-Because they're close friends.
-So…

-he said he likes me.
-Wow.

What do you think?

What do you think about that?

What about you, Momo?

What do you want to do?
Not interested? At all?

Yeah, what about you?

-Absolutely interested.
-Are you?

Why did she ask then?

Yeah, I'm totally interested.

But, you know, it's not going to end

unless you start a relationship.

Once you start the relationship,
it's the beginning of the end.

Then, what is this?

Are you just bragging?

"Someone I really like asked me out.

It's great, but I don't know what to do"?

No, it's not that.

Wait, just dinner and a movie?

What do you mean?

"What do you mean?"

What's the situation really?
Haven't you guys done it yet?

What?

Like a hotel date.

In-depth question.

No hotel.

Okay.

So, there's been no sex or kissing, right?

Or there has been,
just not at a hotel, right?

-Oh?
-You guys have done it at home.

Wow.

Stop making the "You got it!" gesture.

-You've done it!
-They are doing it.

They seem to be doing it.

-Let's go.
-Sure.

-Yep.
-Excuse me.

-Check, please.
-Right away.

Hey!

-Okay, okay.
-Sorry.

Can you wait? I'll hit the ATM.

It's fine. I've got it.

No, there's a convenience store.

Oh, okay.

-Be right back.
-Be careful.

Some people hate to owe money
even for a short time.

I don't like it either.

We are friends from college,
and still go out for drinks sometimes.

Takeshita doesn't seem to be
interested in dating these days.

She's like, "Work is everything now."

Momo was like that, too,

but then she met someone nice at work

and she kept talking about him.

I haven't had a boyfriend
in about a year and a half.

I'm not in a rush or anything,

but I don't have much opportunity
to meet anyone and apps are a pain.

-Sometimes, I feel lonely.
-She's been walking quite a while.

Is she okay?

Huh?

Is this where she meets the guy?

-I see.
-Really?

Good evening.

I made a mistake.

It's the wrong place.

She was trying to go back to the bar
she was at, right?

So it's not the bar.

They all look the same
in that kind of area.

The striped-shirt guy is wondering.

He's coming!

-There he is.
-Hi.

Did you forget where you were drinking?

-Yes.
-He has a good intuition.

I already love him.

So fast.

-So fast.
-That's fast, YOU.

This encounter is based
on a true story, too.

Wow.

Do you know the name of the bar?

Were you drinking with friends
and came out to buy cigarettes?

No.

Or maybe you didn't have enough money
and came out to find an ATM?

Bingo.

Come.

-He said, "Come"!
-"Come"!

-Follow me.
-I love him!

It can only be one of two places.
A similar bar.

Casual language!

-Already!
-So casual.

-I love it!
-He was polite just a minute ago.

Is it okay to speak so casually already?

I'd hold his hand from behind.

So fast!

You're so quick, YOU.

It's an Italian bar, right?

Yes.

It's the wrong one.

This way. Are you okay?

I'm really sorry.
You were working, weren't you?

That's okay. And this is fun.

-"This is fun." I love him.
-"This is fun."

You love him so quickly.

Hey!

Sorry.

-Thanks.
-What happened?

I got lost.

This guy from a different bar
was helping me find the bar.

I couldn't find it after all though.

Where were you drinking?

Mitsubachi.

Seriously? It's in the opposite direction.

-Is it?
-No wonder we couldn't find it.

-What's up with you, Toko?
-Sorry.

Well, if you'd like, please come
and have a drink at our place sometime.

Come on.
They're all gonna fall in love with him.

It was nice to meet you.

Okay, then.

I thought he'd give it to her personally.

He wouldn't do that.

No, huh?

Wow, he left so quickly.

-Whoa!
-Smooth.

-So cool!
-That's how I met Matsuyama.

She's staring at him.

-A good encounter.
-Yeah.

A good encounter.

IF I CAN BE HIS GIRLFRIEND

Wow, my heart is aching already!

Because a guy like him must be popular.

He must be popular, huh?

-I think I get the story already.
-He must be popular.

It's amazing how he's so laid-back.

A LITTLE DRUNK PERSON
CAME INTO OUR BAR BY MISTAKE

This is…

Oh, the bar's account?

I TRIED TO ESCORT HER TO THE BAR

Checking the bar's account.

That's typical.

Some people post personal opinions
on their work account.

There he is.

It's so easy to find someone's accounts.

It's true. Good or bad.

And the bar's account tags his account.

You can check it out in an instant.

FOLLOW - MESSAGE

Everyone does casual net stalking.

-It's a message.
-Already?

Wait, without following his account?

-But…
-"Thanking someone

is normal right?"
That's what she'd probably say.

MATSUYAMA

Hello.

I'm the the lost person
you tried to help yesterday.

My name is Tanabe.

I looked for your bar's Instagram
to say thank you,

then I found you.

You really helped me out.

If you want, I'd like to buy you dinner
sometime as a thank-you.

Buy him dinner as a thank-you?

It's good that dinner exists, right?

It's so fundamental.

It creates all sorts of opportunities.

Buying dinner is a great invention
when it comes to love, isn't it?

"Hello, Ms. Tanabe."

"Thank you for reaching out to me."

"My name is Matsuyama."

"I was pretty useless,

so no need to thank me."

-He mixes up casual language.
-This is the fun part, isn't it?

-It is fun.
-Contacting on LINE already?

-Already?
-Too soon.

A bit too soon.

-It's rare to use Instagram on a tablet.
-I know.

You can see things bigger on a tablet.

I HAD NOT SEEN MY GRANDMA IN A WHILE
SHE'S LEARNING TO PLAY THE UKELELE

When I realized,

I checked all of his social media posts.

He doesn't post too many selfies
or anything like that,

no photos that seem to be of an ex
or current girlfriend.

After I finished checking,

I contacted him on LINE.

Wow, it's exciting, isn't it?

But popular people don't update
their social media often, do they?

-That might be true.
-I guess.

It's natural that he doesn't
post selfies very much.

-That makes sense.
-Yes.

Because he's popular in real life.

That's right.

-See you tomorrow.
-See you.

-See you tomorrow.
-See you.

-Hi there.
-Hi.

Mr. Matsuyama…

My name is Satoshi Matsuyama.

Satoshi.

Yes, like Satoshi Tsumabuki.

My name is Toko.

Toko Tanabe.

Toko?

Yes, Toko.

It's written as "walk" and "child."

That's very cute.

-Yeah?
-Toko.

Really?

Yes. This is the first time
I've ever met a Toko.

You are the only Toko I've ever met.

-What?
-Whoa!

What did he say?

-He's a bad guy.
-What was that?

Didn't that go fast?
One right after another.

-So fast.
-Like "One-two-three!"

Now I'm starting to get
a little suspicious.

He went too far?

He's too good with women.

-You're turned off so quickly.
-It is suspicious.

Right?

Yeah, you can't really say things
like that easily.

I'm 26. About the same age?

Oh, '97?

I was born in the spring of '98.

We're the same age then.

Call me Matsuyama-kun, then.

Or just call me Matsuyama.

Okay, Matsuyama-kun.

Okay, Matsuyama-kun.

It looks fun.

Looks fun.

-Dating is fun.
-I like the distance between them.

-Your appetizers.
-Okay.

From here, carottes râpées,

Iberian sausage, liver mousse,

cheese, and prosciutto.

-Thank you.
-Thank you.

-Cheers.
-Cheers.

They're both drinking beer.

Thank you.

This place looks really nice.

My boss from work brought me here.

From the bar?

No, I used to work part time there.

Now I just help out occasionally
on weekends.

Is that right?

I work in design, freelance.
Web and stuff.

I'm a designer, but not a creative one.

I see.

It sounds great.

So, you work in real estate…

What? Yes. Wait. Why?

Sorry.

I checked your social media,
going back through it.

-He did it too.
-I know it's creepy. You messaged me, so…

Well… It's kind of embarrassing.

I mean, in case you were
a weird person or something.

You're pretty, Toko, but…

if your posts are just all selfies,
you know…

They thought the same thing.

I think that's fine,

but that's not my kind of person.

I get that.

Actually…

I did the same thing.

What do you mean?

I checked out your social media.

Like your media list on X.

She's being honest.

Everybody does that, right?
So, you did, too.

Wait, how did you find my X account?

It's nice! Time to tell
each other the truth.

You know…

I first checked it with your Instagram ID,

and when that didn't work,
I checked out your followers.

What? That's scary!

I wouldn't go that far.

Really? I'm embarrassed!
I shouldn't have told you.

No, I'm just kidding. I get it.

He's teasing her a little bit.

-Right.
-He does that sort of thing.

It's more fun to walk a tightrope.

He's a bad boy.

He is, isn't he?

-He's a bit of a player.
-Yeah, he is.

-So close!
-Very close.

Very close.

Sitting at a counter is nice.

Right, they can't be close at a table.

-Right.
-They serve

marinated yellowtail, with lots of sesame.

It's kind of noisy,
so they can't hear each other…

-Nice.
-…unless they get closer.

-You know Ryukyu?
-Yes.

-Are you from Kyushu?
-No.

I had it at a restaurant before.

It was delicious.

I'd like to go.

Let's see.

They are both speaking casually.

I'm busy this month,
but I have time next month,

-so let's go.
-Yes, I'd love to.

-I'll text you.
-Yes.

It's late.
Can you still catch the last train?

You're right. I have to go.

-Shall we go?
-The first time is…

Time flies when you're having fun.

-"When you're having fun."
-Wow.

-This boy is bad.
-He sprinkles his words.

He sprinkles nice words around,
but says some pretty sharp things, too.

He's really putting it on, isn't he?

Right, he doesn't really throw jabs.

-It's brushing your teeth after love.
-Right.

-After love.
-She isn't really brushing her teeth.

No, she isn't.

After that, he didn't contact me
for a while.

-Wow!
-Really?

But that's the good part.

That's the best.

He's not an easy catch.

Since he said, "I'll text you,"

I couldn't contact him.

I think he has a girlfriend.

I think so, too.

I think she would lose
if she tried to make him like her.

So, she can't contact him
if he says he'll contact her first?

I definitely would.

-You would?
-Of course.

Maybe it's because he also said he's busy?

I see. She's worried about that.

-I see.
-Would you still do it?

I'd send a message.

Cute.

Hey.

This way.

After almost two weeks,
he finally contacted me.

Let me think. Oh, it's On the Street.

I really liked it because I used to

-live in Shimokita.
-Yeah?

I used to go to that
used clothes store a lot,

so it really captured my heart.

We talked about favorite movies,
TV series, and comedians.

We had a great time talking about
various things. We got along well.

But it was fun seeing them together.

-The last scene was good.
-Yeah.

They're meeting at a noisy place again.

Maybe he wants to avoid
an intimate atmosphere.

-Oh.
-What?

Oh.

Oh, crap.

What's wrong?

The Second is on today.

I totally forgot.

-It's the day of The Second.
-Oh. no.

It's already started.

I'm so bummed.

I think I did see
it's the final match today.

Damn it.

Did you really wanna see it?

Of course! I was so looking forward to it.

No, don't do that.

Are you that disappointed?

I'm done.

He said, "I'm done."

I'm so done.

He said it again.

Well, it's okay.

-Wanna watch it at my place?
-See?

You can watch it on catch-up playback.

She invited him over so easily.

He was expecting her to say it.

-Exactly.
-But…

can you have sex
after watching The Second?

Don't use The Second
to go to a girl's house!

You know, maybe laughter gives you
a sense of security.

-That's true.
-From The Second?

It's better than a sexy movie.

-Really?
-Yeah.

-Are you sure?
-Yep.

I wanna watch it, too.

-Thank you.
-It's okay.

Yes!

He's laughing so hard.

Daichi is so cute!

-He's such a bad boy!
-What does that mean?

I don't feel like touching people
when I'm laughing.

What? I do! Like "hahaha."

That was funny.

It made me cry.

Why?

I mean, isn't it amazing?

Making people laugh.

It's so cool.

Well, you getting so moved
by comedians is funny.

Really?

I cry a lot.

-Girls aren't that interested in it.
-Men cry about a comedians' tournament.

-Even though you're not in it.
-Right.

What should I do?

What should I do?

I'm thinking about staying over tonight.

Should I go home?

If you've already missed the last train…

I can barely make it.

Yeah, there is.

I can if I run fast.

-What?
-Why does he make the girl…

-He's an expert.
-…say it?

He's making her say it.

Should I run?

If I should, I will.

And I'm fast.

What do you want to do?

"Should I run?"

Why does he put the guilt on her?

You can stay over.

Really?

I'd say, "I wanna see
how fast you can run."

She should've made him run, this one.

He's drinking a good beer.

It's craft beer.

It's good beer, but the snack is fishcake.

-What?
-There you go.

-Of course they do.
-A shot over his shoulder.

-When young people gather…
-When young people gather…

That's a terrible bias.

That's terrible.

Wow, it's a small bed, so they get…

She's smiling and cute.

They're holding hands.

Yeah.

-Wow.
-Oh.

Seriously?

Good morning.

You surprised me. Good morning.

The fish was delicious yesterday.

Yes.

Well, Toko already thinks so… I guess.

Thank you for letting me watch The Second.

Yes.

I can't believe they had sex
after watching The Second.

I meant to say that last night,
but forgot.

Right.

We'd only known each other
for a short time,

so it worried me a little,

but mostly, I was just happy.

But…

Wait, did they talk about love?

-They didn't.
-No.

She didn't ask him.

Satoshi never mentioned
anything important.

See you.

See you.

He didn't ask to see me again or anything.

That bothered me a bit.

-It says, "New Day."
-"New Day."

-So, it's a new day for Toko.
-Right.

MUST-SEE STUFF FROM THE COMEDIAN YOU LIKE

"TEACHERS DATING"
KAGAYABUNKO

-It's Kagaya.
-Don't send her Kagaya's content.

Kagaya is funny.

-Kagaya is just right.
-He's just changing the subject.

He didn't make promises or say a keyword,

so he didn't lie at all.

-Right.
-Yes.

Comedy is used as a safe topic to not lie.

Listen.

What is it?

IT'S GLOWING!

Receiving photos constantly. That's good!

After that, he'd sent me messages
about small things.

Eventually, we started seeing each other
about three times a week.

Hold on.

Wow!

Wow, it looks delicious.

We kept seeing each other like that,

but he never said anything
about a relationship.

Huh? What's that? You're just FWBs.

-Right?
-Yeah.

There you go!

Well, look who's talking.

I know that's what
this relationship looks like.

But, listen, it's not like we do it
every time we see each other.

We even meet up during the day.

What do you do?

We go to the zoo, see movies,
things like that.

Maybe it's just that
he's not really into you.

Well, I don't feel that way either.

It's just fun. And he seems
to be having a lot of fun too.

It just feels like we're doing
fun things together.

I don't get it.

Maybe he's just good
at making it seem that way.

That's not it.

Because it's not like
he's got game or anything.

He's kind of innocent.

Could he be acting like
an innocent "puppy-like" guy?

But he's not the type of guy who can
use his charm to manipulate people.

You are all, "But, but, but."

She wants to defend him.

The other day, I went on a business trip.

And I deliberately didn't tell
Satoshi about it.

Then he texted me,

so I replied, "I'm on a business trip."

Then he asked me, "With who?"

I was with my female boss,
so that's what I told him, then…

What, what?

-She's happy.
-She is.

He replied, "Hmm,"

and added a suspicious face sticker.

Let me see, let me see.

Wait, I have these
Keiko Sootome stickers, too.

He uses Hiragana a lot.
Isn't that a little cutesy?

He isn't cutesy or anything.

He's really like that.

So, you said…

"I'm telling you the truth."

And Satoshi said?

"Well, I don't like it."

"It makes me sad to think
that you are not in Tokyo."

That's bad.

-What's all this?
-Right?

It's not nice to make fun
of him like that.

I feel sorry for Satoshi.

But it's nice when someone you like
makes you happy.

It's not a bad thing so far.

It makes you go "Ugh," right?

It's like, "This guy is damn cute," right?

I really don't get it. It'd be funny
if he was just doing it naturally though.

But I think he likes Toko, for sure.

She got some approval.

That's what she wanted to hear.

So, what I think is… he is the kind of guy

who doesn't specifically
ask to be in a relationship.

It's her conclusion.

Maybe he already thinks

we are in a real relationship.

That's dangerous.

She may be a bit too optimistic.

A bit too optimistic.

No way.

Even though it's not every time,
you guys are having sex, right?

I think you should end it.

-"You should end it."
-You think so, too?

-Yeah.
-Yeah.

She is realistic.

You've already lost the moment

you explain to your friends
that your FWB is not just an FWB.

It's hard to prove that
it's not like that, isn't it?

It's hard, right?

The friends can tell that
she's pretty into him

at that point.

If she explains it to them like that,

they can't really say for sure

-that he's her FWB.
-No, they can't.

After a while,

he seemed to get busy with work,

and his replies became sparse.

Then, he'd text me one after another.

But he'd stop replying when he was busy,

so I'd wait for days, feeling frustrated.

An angry balance ball.

-She's really into him after all.
-I see.

Do you go see your parents often?

Yeah. They live close by.

He texted me after a while…

-I want to see my dog.
-…and we met up.

What's its name?

Anzu.

Anzu?

Why Anzu?

I don't know.

Maybe…

because she's small?

Maybe.

Okay, she's small.

Are you working tomorrow?

-No, I'm not.
-Whoa!

The big one is over.

-There you go.
-He does things like this.

-Wow!
-He does things like this.

Thank you.

Happy birthday, Toko!

Thank you.

Wow, it's so pretty.

Blow out the candles.

That's incredible.

Go for it.

Keep it going.

Yay! Happy birthday!

What? How did you know?
Did I tell you?

I saw it on LINE.

"Your friends' birthdays are
coming up soon."

You're a year older now.

Yeah, that's right.

Oh, and…

He's dedicated.

Popular men are dedicated.

Here. Happy birthday.

Thank you!

-Can I open it?
-Go ahead, open it.

-He gives her a birthday present, too.
-He even looked casual doing it.

He wants to keep it a little casual.

-Is this a vase?
-Yes.

You said you like flowers.

And you put flowers in your room.

I'm so happy.

Thank you so much.

-I'm glad you like it.
-It's cute.

-It's not too heavy or too light.
-It's perfect.

Thanks.

Maybe I wouldn't choose a vase.

I see.

-What do you think?
-Like face masks.

-Consumable items.
-I get it.

-Something you don't keep.
-I know!

-Something casual.
-Right.

A vase will stay in the house forever.

It feels like he's restraining Toko.

That's why you don't like it.

-Exactly.
-I see.

He's not taking responsibility.

He's clearly taking her away
from her heart.

I see.

-I play that, too.
-Animal Tower Battle.

Why are they showing Animal Tower Battle?

-It's necessary.
-It is.

-Is it?
-She's not good at being alone.

-I see.
-That's why she plays it.

-Let's go to sleep.
-That's how it is.

Yeah.

You know…

Yeah?

That cake was delicious, wasn't it?

It was!

The food was good too.
We should go there again.

Yeah.

You know…

What's wrong?

What kind of relationship…

are we in?

-There you go.
-There you go.

-"What kind of relationship?"
-The killer word.

A good relationship.

-What?
-He's good.

-Finished.
-Good word.

-Isn't it?
-Very convenient.

"Cute" and "good relationship"
are convenient words.

A good relationship.

What does that even mean?

Toko?

Are you angry?

I don't know.

You're definitely angry.

Don't make her angrier.

-Don't try to ease up on her.
-He's playing the victim.

Why does he mean by, "Are you angry?"

It's not about whether she's angry or not.

It's about whether they're
in a relationship or not.

What does he do now?

How does he get through this?

The next move is critical.

How does he get through it?

You know…

With my ex-girlfriend,

or rather,

I've dated a few people

since I started my current job…

It never worked out.

I'm a freelancer, so I have to work
really hard when I get a job,

so that…

I can get the next job.

Yeah.

So…

my work always takes priority.

And I end up…

not getting in touch with my girlfriend.

Otherwise, I can't concentrate on my work.

So…

I'm not confident…

that I can take good care of you.

Well…

If you're okay with it,

could you give me some more time?

-He's making her wait.
-There it is.

Until when?

He really shouldn't say "wait" here.

I agree.

I think Satoshi wants to have
a little more fun with her.

Until my work settles down.

What's that?

That's too vague.

You are right.

I see.

EPISODE 1:
THE END OF THE FIRST HALF

-That's it. The first part is finished.
-Oh, my gosh.

That's interesting!

Interesting!

-Interesting!
-What did you all think?

You had quite a reaction.

-It's really worth watching.
-It's really well made.

I can't help but say things out loud.

There are a lot of lines
that really moved me.

-Yes.
-Yes.

When she asked, "What kind of
relationship are we in?"

he talked about his past experience,

I'd be like "Well, I'm not
that person, you know?"

-So true.
-He said it was with his ex.

I'd think, "Don't lump me with them."

That's true.

If I were Satoshi,

saying, "Please wait a little longer"
is a guilty move.

You shouldn't make her wait.

It seemed a like a taboo phrase.

But on the other hand, some scenes
made me think that maybe he's not

-good with girls.
-Maybe he's more experienced than me.

Is he? Doesn't it seem like he doesn't
know what he's doing?

If he knew how to handle women better,

he wouldn't leave that much time
between sending messages.

But even that is probably on purpose.

-Is he trying to look innocent?
-Exactly.

Really?

But, I guess she should have noticed

that in the first place,

she invited him over after he said,

"Maybe I should say over."

-Yeah.
-I think.

If she wants to be in that kind of
"relationship."

Kuruma is good with words,

so if you want to use
killer words like that,

-you know the timing, right?
-Okay.

Do you do that sort of thing?

I'm the type of person who'll throw
a lot of jabs rather than one straight.

What kind of jabs?

Something small like,

-"You're pretty."
-Okay.

Like, "Cute"?

Like, "I really like that."

Many small things.

I also listen to them a lot.

Do you become quiet when you are in love?

No, I listen a lot and talk a lot.

So, you listen to them sincerely.

That's interesting.

I can sometimes talk the night away.

-Really?
-What do you say?

I used to talk the night away
with my girlfriend.

-That's nice.
-Thank you.

Yeah.

We have some data to share.

Should you have sex before dating?

Or should you have sex
after you start dating?

What do they think about this? Everyone?

51% of people who had an FWB
had sex before they started dating

and 47% after they started dating.
It's about half and half.

They value physical compatibility, right?

Right.

-Huh?
-What?

For people who have never had an FWB,

"after dating" suddenly rises up to 89%.

They're so different.

Isn't this what many people say?

Well, I guess it is.

You know what they say
about having sex first,

you do it out of habit.

I think it's okay to do it before dating.

-Yeah.
-And,

I've had the experience of being asked
for advice by someone, like,

"I really liked him because of
his personality and all that,

but we have not had sex,"

then she started to have
more sex-related problems…

-Right.
-…later.

If that's what you're worried about later,

then it's okay to do it before dating.

I know!

It's certainly quite important,

-the physical compatibility, isn't it?
-Right.

If you are very careful,
I think it's important

to try living together before marriage…

Okay.

…or to try having sex.

Yes, yes.

By the way,

there is a lever by your side.

-What's this?
-It says "FWB" and

-"Real Relationship,"
-This one.

Toko and Satoshi, are they

FWBs or in a real relationship?

Let's go one by one.
Saya, what do you think?

-Almost FWB.
-Everyone thinks the same.

Because they meet three times a week,
and then

suddenly she gets pushed away
because of his work.

That's that period.

Living conveniently
with that kind of period,

I don't think that's a real relationship.

You sound like a lawyer.

Thank you for your opinion.

I'm 80% FWBs and 20% a real relationship.

-20%?
-I know.

Me too.

If he was just trying to somehow

continue the fun relationship,

he could mislead her

and somehow manage the situation,
but he was kind of facing her seriously.

The 20% is because
I'm not sure what will happen next.

I see, so there's a slight possibility.

Well, I'm 70. I gave 70 to FWBs

and left 30 for a real relationship.

That's an optimistic observation.

-Right.
-Well…

Like I keep saying,

I kind of want to believe

-that he is just really an innocent idiot.
-You wanna bet on that?

-I want to believe it.
-You want to believe him.

There's a possibility.

But when he said, "a good relationship,"

she was sulky,

so I wonder how that'll affect things.

Right.

Even if you know it's bad,

it's not easy to let go
once you fall in love.

What will make Toko take action,

and what decision will she make?

What?

What a nice story!

Now, let's resume the screening.

Doesn't that sound fake?

It sounds like an excuse
guys like that use often.

That's good.

Does it?

Is this the day after he said that?

I don't understand him anymore.

I told you to dump him.

So?

Are you still seeing him?

-No, I haven't seen him since.
-She hasn't.

I mean, I haven't contacted him.

He hasn't contacted you either?

He sometimes texts me "My News"
on his favorite TV shows…

-"My News."
-…or movies.

"My News"?

That's it.

She was happy with his messages,
but it's just "My News."

I know.

I don't care anymore.

Oh.

Is that how she feels?

I wonder…

if he's at the bar right now.

Are we going? Should we go?

No, he's not there. We're not going. No!

I didn't see him for a while after that.

-Let's go take a peek.
-No.

They didn't go see him.

She saw it.

She can't help it.

-Toko sees it in the end.
-Of course.

Toko sees it in the end.

SORRY TO BOTHER YOU

MY WORK HASN'T BEEN GOING WELL LATELY

Worries?

Because normal tactics are not working.

Right.

Toko is kind, so…

"Are you okay?"

"Isn't he an FWB?"

ARE YOU OKAY?

He doesn't know.

IT'S PRETTY HARD
I DON'T HAVE ANYONE ELSE TO TALK TO

Guys say, "I don't have
anyone else to talk to."

Toko is weak to that sort of thing.

Toko doesn't reply like,
"There must be someone else."

That's Toko.

She's thinking, "I see."

Not "I see."
But "Are you okay? Are you really okay?"

See?

IT'S TOTALLY FINE
I'LL LISTEN IF YOU NEED SOMEONE TO TALK TO

-Hey.
-Ah, Toko.

Toko.

Don't send it, hold on! She sent it.

He read it right away.

"That's not good, Toko."

"Uh-oh, you are in the FWB zone."

It's fun again.

But it's always fun when they meet.

-Yeah.
-It's fun when they meet.

Toko, thank you. And sorry about that.

It's okay.

Good luck with work. Cheer up.

Take care. Thank you. Stay safe.

-They're saying "Bye."
-"Bye-Bye"?

He's going home.

See? Maybe he's just an idiot, seriously.

Not likely.

See you tomorrow.

See you tomorrow.

I WORKED HARD TO SUBMIT A DRAFT AMENDMENT
AND RECEIVED A LOT OF PRAISE!

FROM THE PERSON WHO
SNAPPED AT ME YESTERDAY!

There really was a problem at work.

See? He reacts like that.

-Because she encouraged him.
-She smiles.

He's like this when she encourages him.

He's looking at her, eating rice balls.

YAY!
LET'S CELEBRATE!

Oh, "Let's celebrate."

-Uh-oh.
-She wants to see him.

He read it right away.

YAY!

The rice ball guy is watching.

"Do your job!" I bet he's thinking that.

Toko's ups and downs.

See you tomorrow.

-See you.
-See you tomorrow.

The rice ball guy ends up
working late alone.

"So you're meeting your FWB again."

No, it's not like that.

What's with the way of talking?

-Welcome home.
-Uh-oh, here he is.

It's okay. I can do that for you.

Thank you.

Here we go.

Okay!

-Come on.
-I'm okay now.

Okay.

"Let's talk about 'Wait for me.'"

Can you say it, Toko?

If she asks now,
he might actually answer properly.

-Yeah.
-Clearly.

It's so real!

Can you stop it, Toko?

She cannot stop after she's come this far.

He had asked me to wait or something,

but I thought,
"Well, it's okay to celebrate,"

and I let my guard down.

Then,

I ended up seeing him as often as before.

Should I order more?

What?

What happened?

What's wrong?

What is it?

Are you still hungry, Toko?

Toko?

How long is this going to last?

That's right.

-This is after they've met up many times.
-Yeah.

What happened all of a sudden?

It's hard to see you
without knowing out what we are!

Okay.

I see.

Sorry.

I understand.

I'll try to not make it hard for you.

Well…

I got you Kagaya's solo live DVD,
but you don't want to watch it with me?

Kagaya again!

The keyword is Kagaya.

Don't take Kagaya hostage!

That's right.

Let's watch it.

She will?

Will she?

She just got drunk on sake.

That's not her nature.

What? It's not solved at all, is it?

No, it's not.

It's Kagaya, even on a day like this.

As long as Kagaya exists…

-Yeah.
-…this will continue.

-No more solo live!
-Don't make new skits!

-Don't make new content anymore.
-Toko is suffering.

It makes them laugh, Kagaya is funny.

Her laughing face is nice, too.

-Stop it.
-Kagaya is so funny

that this relationship continues.

Don't show a scene
of everyday life, Kagaya.

She's laughing, too.

-They had sex.
-Again.

Wow.

I know.

It's fun, isn't it?

Damn it.

I always end up
getting carried away by emotions.

I had to do something.

I had to change something.

I knew that,

but I didn't know what to do.

What is she going to do?

Ms. Ishii, thank you for coming
on such short notice.

It's fine.

What about your kids?

It's fine. I asked my husband
to take care of them.

I decided to work up the courage
and ask for advice

from my trusted boss who had gone
on the business trip with me.

Can you move on, Toko?

Will Toko's dramatic turnabout
begin after her boss's advice?

She is a good boss.

-She is very persuasive.
-Yes.

I haven't seen you lately,
so I missed you.

Things are turning around a bit.

And an unexpected ending awaits…

Toko.

Seriously?

I feel betrayed!

She's on a different level.

And what's more! The screenwriter
Rikiya Imaizumi makes an appearance

to confirm the interpretations.

There was one setting that I noticed…

We can still talk this much
after watching it.

And in the second film,

a 38-year-old woman is caught

in the middle of two completely
different types of men.

I wonder what happiness is.

She's confused.

IF YOU WANT TO WATCH WITHOUT
THE STUDIO'S REACTIONS AND DISCUSSIONS,

PLEASE WATCH EPISODE 5