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PREVIOUSLY…

One day, Toko Tanabe met Satoshi Matsuyama.

They got along and spent the night together.

You're just FWBs.

So, what I think is…

he is the kind of guy who doesn't specifically ask to be in a relationship.

If you're okay with it,

could you give me some more time?

Almost FWB.

He is just a really innocent idiot.

I want to believe it.

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.

I see.

Yes.

She seems trustworthy.

Even though you know you should stop,

you still see him because you like him even after everything?

Yes. I think so.

Even though you think he's just taking advantage of you?

What I think is…

maybe I want to believe what he says.

The "I'm not confident. I want you to wait" thing?

I know it sounds sketchy.

Yeah.

Well, I thought

maybe he was actually telling the truth.

What?

Really?

Yeah, I mean,

he could have dodged the question, right?

Also, in that situation,

saying something that sounds suspicious seems more like the truth somehow.

I doubt someone who was better at lying would say something like that.

See?

The same opinion as Kuruma.

Why are you encouraging her like that?

Do you think so?

Yeah.

Maybe he's just a little innocent.

On the other hand,

it must be hard being at the mercy of his whims.

Yes.

Maybe she should set some boundaries, too.

-Right. -Yeah.

Why don't you try to change your way of thinking?

Yes?

Since you met him,

you've worked really hard

to adapt to him and think about what he wants, haven't you?

Yes, I guess that's true.

When he seems busy,

I try not to want to see him too much.

-You've had to hold back, haven't you? -Yes.

I think that kind of ability

is very important when you are in a relationship.

Especially when it comes to marriage,

sometimes you need to hold back tacitly.

Is that right?

Yes. Advice from a married woman, you know.

I see.

She's a good boss.

-She's very persuasive. -Yes.

So,

isn't it enough?

"Isn't it enough?"

What?

Knowing that you've improved that ability thanks to him.

She is positive about this period, too.

-Right. -Good job!

Will Toko be able to move on?

-She's moving. -She's moving.

Way to go.

Until now,

even though I knew I should break it off, I couldn't

because, in the end, I wanted to be his girlfriend,

and I was frustrated that I couldn't.

But after I talked to Ms. Ishii,

I felt that my days with him hadn't been in vain.

That's right.

So, I decided I'd try one last thing.

If that didn't work,

I'd forget about him completely.

Hey.

Which one do you think is better?

I decided to move without telling him.

I like this one better.

This one, huh?

She's moving first.

Huh?

MATSUYAMA I HAVEN'T SEEN YOU LATELY, I MISS YOU

After I decided to move, I didn't see him for a while.

She's ignoring him.

No matter how many times he suggested we meet up,

-I said no with some excuse. -Good.

I told just the right amount of lies

-so I wouldn't be too cold to him. -She's growing up.

One day, moving day was approaching…

Don't do it.

-No. -I have a bad feeling about this.

Huh?

Is he in the neighborhood?

Toko?

Satoshi?

Am I in your neighborhood already?

Yeah, you are.

Well,

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

I was just thinking,

"Isn't Toko's place in this direction?"

and pedaling my bike absentmindedly.

And I ended up pretty close to your place, I guess.

Wait a minute.

This isn't calculating, see?

What? That's so funny.

He's not calculating anymore.

But, yeah, it was lucky I ran into you.

He just pedaled his bike.

Well, good luck at work.

Yeah.

He pedaled his bike because he was lonely.

-See you. -See you.

That's it, bye-bye.

Huh? Is he leaving?

Huh, Toko?

She looks happy.

Was that her intention?

No.

It's like, "As soon as I keep distance…"

Good evening!

After I moved,

I decided to accept his invitation for the first time in a while.

She's already seeing him.

See? He's bumping into the lights and stuff.

Hey, Toko, today…

Can I stay over at your place?

Sorry, it's time for me to go because I'm going to miss the last train.

What? The last train?

Why?

I moved, so I don't live in this neighborhood anymore.

What? You moved?

I'm really gonna miss it. I gotta run. Bye.

Wai… Toko?

Sorry, here's the money.

No, you don't have to.

I can run fast, too.

See you.

The situation is being reversed.

She's like,

"I can run, which you couldn't do."

"This is a first," Satoshi is thinking.

I met up with him a few times after that,

but I never let him in my new place.

So, that's her tactic, is it?

For Toko, yes.

Does this work on a guy like that?

I know.

Here you go. Your dessert,

-Basque cheesecake. -Thank you.

They are meeting for lunch.

Right, they are meeting in the daytime.

Excuse me. Please enjoy.

Thank you.

Wow, it's beautiful.

-Isn't it? -Yeah.

Thanks.

Isn't Satoshi looking a little nervous?

Right.

Let's dig in.

Toko.

You might think this is a little too late,

but would you be my girlfriend?

Wow!

What's she gonna do?

That tactic worked.

You never told me about your move,

and I feel that you've become distant.

Wait, is he a pure-hearted boy?

He is truly pure, as I said.

I may not be available when I'm busy,

but I'll try my best not to make you feel insecure.

So, please…

be my girlfriend.

See?

-He said it in the daytime. -Seriously…

Yeah.

She said, "Yeah."

Okay.

She managed to get it straight.

Amazing.

Really?

Yes.

Yay!

What a great story.

Happy ending.

Thank you.

Thank you.

That was good.

I almost want to say "Wow!" I can't believe that happens.

Ms. Tanabe.

The boss.

I heard things went well with the guy who you talked about before, right?

Well, yes.

Thank you very much for your advice.

Congratulations.

Thank you.

-But-- -I'm so glad.

I said,

"Isn't it enough?" didn't I?

Yes.

I actually meant to say that you should stop

seeing such an indecisive guy, and just move on to the next one.

I thought maybe my advice was not very good, but…

That's good. I'm really glad.

Well, yes.

-Well, you have fun. -Thank you.

She's so sweet.

But I'd already broken up with Satoshi at this point.

What?

What?

As soon as we were in a real relationship,

I realized that I only liked him because I couldn't be his girlfriend.

Jeez.

-Wait a second. -She just wanted to chase him after all.

Toko's bad, too.

IF I CAN BE HIS GIRLFRIEND

"If I can be"!

If I can be, now I can, but…

Really?

-I can be… -Seriously?

-If she can be his girlfriend… -I feel betrayed!

…she doesn't want him anymore.

She doesn't want him.

-Seriously? -She doesn't want him anymore.

She's on a different level.

Even after receiving advice from her boss…

Her boss is a nice person.

-Yeah. -That's…

But she gets around.

She's a flirt.

Is she? I thought…

She got everyone involved and had a lot of fun.

And now that I think about it, she showed all his LINE messages…

To her friends?

It's pretty impressive that she dumped him.

What do you think?

I thought she'd turn him down

when he asked her to be his girlfriend.

It was realistic that she went out with him before breaking up.

I could see her personality there.

I didn't really think that she was a flirt.

-Really? -Even now?

Even now.

Kuruma doesn't seem to notice that.

-You're kidding. -I didn't.

Are you okay?

But, but…

-Cute. -What?

Toko took advice from her boss and friends

and did it to go out with him, right?

What do you mean?

Has she done that to anyone else?

I think she has.

So, up until now,

if she asks,

"What kind of relationship are we in?" 90% of the guys say,

"I'm sorry I'm so late, but please be my girlfriend,"

because she's cute,

so it's been easy.

Then she thinks, "But I don't like this about him,"

and she says, "Goodbye."

-That sounds about right. -That bad?

Toko likes "tentative" relationships.

So it was okay as long as she achieved that one thing?

Yeah.

So Toko was sort of flirt.

What kind of guy was Satoshi?

I thought Satoshi was a love expert,

but he was actually an innocent person.

He was really innocent and focused on his work.

He was chasing his dreams, as a web designer.

I don't know, but maybe a guy like Satoshi

would be better off with a girl who can play around with him.

At a bar, she orders him to drink, goes to his place, and…

Says, "Take off your clothes."

Then she says, "You're pretty good at sex."

"Even though you're a bit of a spoiled brat."

"You're great at it."

So, that's your review.

Unexpected side of him.

I think it'll take Satoshi a long time to get over Toko.

-Right. -He'll feel down.

We've given our interpretations,

but I'd like to ask the actual screenwriter, Rikiya Imaizumi,

what he has to say. Please.

Please.

Director!

Director!

-Very cute. -What a piece of work you made!

-Please have a seat. -Director!

Sorry to keep you waiting. I'm really sorry.

I have tons of questions.

I didn't think that Toko would be so blamed because she broke up with him

after going out with him at the end.

About that…

Me, too. I didn't think they'd blame her that much.

I didn't think Toko would be seen as a flirt.

I agree with Kuruma. So maybe I'm being fooled by her, too?

Maybe you are.

Maybe if they didn't break up at the end, everyone could watch it more happily.

Right, it was a good story.

So, she dumped him.

It's kind of like "ick."

I think she gets some distance and is able to think about him.

And I think that Toko probably went through some hardships.

She was chasing him for a long time.

She would chase him when she couldn't be his girlfriend,

but once she saw he would date her, it's like he came down to her…

When that happened,

I think Satoshi started contacting her more often

and stopped keeping his distance.

Yeah, yeah.

-I think that made Toko feel differently. -I can imagine.

I see.

-That's what I thought. -It's so difficult.

So rather than Toko being a flirt,

I thought Satoshi might have changed, too.

So, if Satoshi had kept that pace,

maybe it was just right for Toko.

-She would really like it, right? -With that stance.

It's difficult. That's true.

Like, he doesn't text her enough.

About the setting, I was wondering

why didn't Satoshi ever invite her over to his place?

He always asked to go to her place.

That's why I wondered if he had other girlfriends.

I thought so too.

-His lifestyle was a mystery. -Yes.

-You think that he lived with his parents? -Yes, I thought about it, or…

maybe his room was just not enough to invite a girl.

-Maybe it was messy. -The way he works too.

-He was not making much money yet. -Right,

he didn't have much money, but he wanted to look cool.

-He's only 26 after all. -Yes.

When she wanted to split the bill, he said it was okay, so he was always paying.

Maybe he was putting all his effort to look cool like that.

It's amazing. We can still talk about it even after we've finished watching it.

-This means it's a great work. -I'm grateful.

I was touched by everything.

Were you?

It's fun.

It really makes me think.

-Yeah. -Does it?

Okay then, let's see the next story.

-Yes! -Yes.

Here.

AN INTRODUCTION TO MARRIAGE STUDIES

-What? -That's the title.

It's about marriage.

The lead role is played by Yuri Nakamura,

-who plays 38-year-old Sana Ikegami. -Sana.

She prioritizes work and her own lifestyle over her love life.

And she has an FWB.

However, one day she meets someone new.

What?

-This is the synopsis. -Which one to choose…

The screenplay is by the couple Rikiya Imaizumi and Kaori Imaizumi.

-Wow. -Okay.

The setting is completely different from episode 1.

She's 38, which means she might be very decisive about things.

Right, she's dedicated to her work, too.

It's a close call though.

Women of that age think a lot.

Marriage, childbirth, etc.

Even if you do both, you'd be anxious like, "What should I do?"

before 40, I think.

Getting anxious?

How do you balance love and work, everyone?

Can you balance them?

Maybe I'm the type who cannot do everything well.

It's mostly like, when something goes well,

something else goes wrong.

Do you mean consciously?

When you want to work hard, you feel love is not much of a priority?

Or you neglect love and only notice it later?

I don't mean to neglect it, but sometimes they ask me

if I want someone who's convenient for me.

That's pretty critical.

For example, I have to turn her down

even if she wants to go out, like three times in a row.

Sometimes it's physically not possible.

So you feel kind of sorry.

If the sorry keeps piling up, the relationship won't go well.

Yes, yes, yes.

That happens sometimes.

Aren't there reverse cases?

When your relationship isn't going well,

you can sublimate that feeling of "what the hell" into your work.

-Do you do that? -You use it as fuel.

-I see. -I tend to use it as fuel.

-The type of girl who's capable at work. -I see.

Are you like that too?

For me, it doesn't matter.

-What? -It doesn't affect anything.

You mean they are not balanced,

or they are not meant to be balanced?

I want to watch a movie with this guy

and have sex with that guy,

and be married to this guy.

I think it'd be nice if they could all be separated.

You just think that.

I thought she was confessing something immoral.

-She didn't say she did it. -I'm relieved.

I can't separate work and love.

So, you give love high priority?

I mean, my girlfriend is always on my mind.

How sweet!

I just can't separate them.

What about when you're not in love?

-Yeah. -Right.

When you are not in love…

I've never had a day like that.

-What? -Are you always in love?

I've always been in love.

I've always been with someone.

I create my own things

based on what I see and do

with someone I like.

When I watch videos of my comedy,

I can remember who and how I was dating.

-I see. -Because they are my experiences.

That's nice. If both are good,

-that's the best. -Right.

That's what I've been doing.

Kuruma likes love.

Back to the main topic,

what kind of story is this?

-I'm excited! -Now the screening will start.

A woman who has an FWB and a fulfilling life faces the realty of marriage.

Will she choose marriage, or…

-Another beautiful woman. -She's pretty.

I really like her, Yuri Nakamura.

I love her.

Sana, it's time for the meeting.

-Okay, I'm coming. -Okay.

Keep your eyes up properly. Or your neck is bent too much.

To prevent straight neck.

Prefect solution.

But is this something only people in their 20s and 30s have in mind?

Like dreaming about slow living.

Favorite fashions and ideal lifestyles

may differ from generation to generation,

but I think it mostly varies

from individual to individual.

So it has nothing to do with the generation?

Right.

For example, whether you are in your 20s or 50s…

She's the editor-in-chief of a magazine.

"DADA Press."

I think the same goes for ideal lifestyles, not just fashion.

Even within the same generation,

some people admire slow living, while others want to work hard.

We'd like to propose various options in Sagniar,

so we don't have to stick to slow living.

Right. I'll think about it and submit something later.

Inhale…

She's the type who takes Pilates lessons.

Then lean to the side.

It is tough.

Tougher than it looks.

It's really tough.

Stretch your spine.

Exhale and go back to the center.

Let's do it again.

Inhale…

Pilates instructors talk exactly like that.

Stretch as if pulling the ribs apart…

That's a good balanced life.

Yes.

She takes a Pilates lesson,

-and meets her friends. -Nice.

She has a fulfilled life.

Okay, now.

Congratulations on your marriage, Yuki!

-Congrats! -Thank you.

How nice.

Yeah.

I'm so happy for you.

He has a stable career, too.

How come such a nice guy was still single?

Lucky you.

He's a little old, though.

It sounds so real.

Eri, is your husband taking care of your daughter today?

No, I asked my mother-in-law.

Spontaneously.

What about your kid, Yuuka?

Didn't mean offend her.

I've got a first grader now.

-Time flies. -It does, right?

This shrimp is good.

This one is good too.

What about you, Sana? Anyone interesting?

Aren't you dating anyone?

No.

I know you're popular.

Didn't you say your colleague set you up with a younger guy

who works for a trading company?

Really? That sounds great.

Yeah, I almost forgot about that.

What? Was he a player?

No. You know, he may have to relocate overseas,

so it seems he wanted his future wife to quit her job

and become a housewife.

-I see. -It's not for her.

But I'm okay because I really enjoy my job right now.

I heard that you have become the editor-in-chief of another magazine.

Her way of speaking is soothing.

You've been promoted.

Nice. I have taken two maternity leaves,

so I am no match for you.

Come on. Raising kids is hard work.

We can't be compared.

-That's true. -Yes.

Not much.

But when I get a couple of days off, I'm taking a short trip with my coworker.

That sounds fun!

But,

you meet a lot of people for work now,

so you may not be aware,

but think about when you get older.

As you gradually associate with fewer people,

when you face hard times,

being alone may be tougher than you imagine.

-Why does she say things like that? -I know!

That might be true.

Well, she's 38 and…

This ajillo is so good.

Good! We need people like this.

-We do. -"This ajillo is so good."

-She said too much. -Thank you for interrupting.

Yeah, with bread. Sorry.

You don't eat wheat, do you?

Don't worry.

She even eats that.

Gluten-free.

She doesn't eat wheat.

You're too self-disciplined.

-I'll have more bread then. -Please.

Oh, the wine, too.

It must be a natural wine.

A red.

Red wine is low carb.

-Isn't it good? -So good.

I wonder what makes people happy. It's different for each person.

But she's happy, so she's okay…

-Right. -She seems happy, right?

I'm home.

"I'm home," she says to herself.

It's spacious!

She doesn't have much staff.

Isn't it too spacious? I'd feel lonely.

It's from Chiaki.

-Oh, wedding. -Yeah.

WEDDING TAKESHI ISHIKAWA - CHIAKI HOSHI

Another wedding, huh?

They're getting married in Kumagaya.

-A beauty enthusiast! -Yes, she is.

AN INTRODUCTION TO MARRIAGE STUDIES

A PLACE WHERE YOU CAN BE YOUR TRUE SELF

Wow, the detox water.

That's a good thing about her life, she can make it.

Her friends can't.

HAPPY ALONE HAPPY TOGETHER

That sense of value, that you have to say everyone is happy.

It's a magazine, after all.

Yeah, in magazines, you have to.

She uses her iPhone for the alarm.

She looks like the kind of person who has curtains that open automatically.

I though she'd wake up in the sunlight.

Such a rich life.

Sleeping alone is the best.

-In that big bed. -Yes.

Nice. I pull it up to my belly button too.

Pajamas.

A perfect refrigerator.

Right.

-Homemade stuff. -Homemade pickles!

Wow, she's so health-conscious…

Wait, she's wearing recovery slippers inside the house.

I wonder if they'll show it again.

She's wearing OOFOS.

I've never done anything like this.

I haven't either.

I suppose it's good.

That's why she looks so young.

Then?

Okay.

Before you go.

Vitamin C.

But the water is…

Maybe water from the beauty salon.

That's right, not from a water dispenser.

-It's carefully selected. -Yeah.

-It's disposable 500ml water. -There's hard and soft water.

It can be room temperature, too.

Here he comes!

-Who? -Who is he?

Sorry. Good morning, Sana.

Good morning.

Thanks.

-Huh? -What's this?

What about tonight?

-Are you coming? -"Tonight"?

-Yeah. -What?

I may be a little late though.

Okay.

So, they're already…

-Right. -In the office?

Wow, that looks fun.

-This guy has a sexy look on his face. -Yeah.

-Unexpectedly sexy. -Super sexy.

Tatsuya, do you have any desire to get married?

What? That's out of nowhere.

Do I look like I do?

But many of your friends are already married, aren't they?

Yeah.

The first marriage boom was when I was 26 or 27.

And there was another one when I was around 30.

But many are still single at 33.

-I see. -So, he's 33.

Everyone around me is married except me.

When I recently met up with my friends from college,

one of them told me that

I should start thinking seriously about marriage.

Really? That's old-fashioned thinking.

That's what I thought, too,

but now I'm the only single woman in the group,

so I can't help but think about it.

About getting married?

Yeah.

But…

I enjoy working right now,

and I have someone to hang out with like this.

I mean, what is the point of getting married?

I agree.

He's so confident and calm.

Yeah.

But when I think about the future,

if I end up alone someday,

I guess I'd feel lonely?

But,

isn't it wrong to get married just because you think you'll be lonely in the future?

Is it?

If you just need to fill the void in your heart,

a boyfriend or an FWB would be good enough.

What's the point of getting married?

You're right.

Hey, I'm gonna order some Chinese. You want something?

-Yes. -I love this moment.

-You're on a wheat-free diet, right? -Yes.

I love it when I order food with someone.

-I'll have an almond jelly. -Sounds good. I'll have one, too.

What else are you going to order?

Dumplings.

Hey, I can't eat them.

You can eat the filling.

They're so nice together.

-She can't eat the dumplings. -They're wheat.

-He said "eat the filling." -Only the filling?

That's the perfect amount of bossiness, you know.

Nice. They can be themselves with each other.

-Right. -Nice.

-Congratulations! -Thank you!

-I'm so happy. -You look so pretty!

This is my husband.

She's by herself.

He's a little nervous.

Huh? Ikegami?

Here you go.

What?

-Oh, Takebayashi. -Yes.

Keita Takebayashi.

Remember me?

It's been a while.

You guys know each other?

Hi.

Hi.

-We went to the same middle school. -I see!

So, are you a friend of Chiaki's, too?

Well, I'm a friend of the groom.

He was my soccer teammate in high school.

Oh, I see.

So, was she an assistant of the soccer team or something?

-No, just… Right? -Yeah. Well…

-We met on the school festival committee. -Yes.

Oh, the school festival committee.

That's sentimental.

You're talking like an old man.

But it is sentimental.

You sound so shallow.

No, I use the word, too.

Right?

-It's funny. -You do?

It is sentimental.

Men at 38 are like this.

Ikegami.

Yes?

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

What?

Yes, I'd love to.

Oh, "I'd love to."

-It's been a long time. -They want to talk some more.

We get together once a year or so with our soccer teammates.

Some of us even meet up to play soccer.

Really? That's very nice.

He's still playing soccer.

-You should join us sometime. -What?

You want me to play soccer, too?

I like sitting at a counter.

You were so popular with the soccer team,

so they'd make a fuss.

Come on, no way.

No, I mean it.

She's pretty.

It's a red wine.

He's staring at her.

He's staring.

You were very popular, too.

-Really? -Right back at him.

Because you were a well-rounded student.

You should have told me sooner.

You were aware of it, weren't you?

-No way. -How does he reply?

Sorry, I lied.

I kinda knew.

That's soccer team guys' confidence.

At the time, I was the most popular I've ever been in my life.

You weren't that popular.

What, you are suddenly pushing me away.

What?

No, not that.

I mean, you must have been popular after that, too.

What's going on?

-Oh, that? -Yes.

What's "that" means?

So, when I saw you on the school festival committee,

I felt lucky.

-You did? -Yeah.

What does that mean?

I joined the committee on purpose.

I found out you joined the committee,

so I decided to join, too because I wanted to work with you.

Really?

Yes.

Is this something that makes your heart flutter?

I'm embarrassed.

It's like checking the answers.

It's the truth revealed after 20 years.

Aren't they both really calm?

-Drinking at the same time. -Mirroring.

Weren't you dating one of my seniors from the soccer team?

No, I was not dating him.

-What? -Yeah, I knew everyone was mistaken.

That's why Yoko suddenly gave me the cold shoulder.

That was awful, you know?

Because Yoko had a crush on Takeda?

That's so Yoko.

Talking bad about someone who's not there.

That's so typical.

-The most exciting talk. -Yes. "That's so Yoko."

But Yoko was so pretty.

-Was she? -Yup.

She sure was.

But I think you were more popular.

Huh? No way.

I mean it.

-Really? -Yes.

Oh…

-You must've been aware of it. -No, no.

Just like that,

we talked a lot, trying to fill in the 20-year gap between us.

School festival committee…

-They enjoyed their middle school days. -Yeah.

So, you live in Tokyo now, right?

Yeah.

Then, let's go out to eat there, too.

Yeah, let's do that.

Can I?

Sure.

-So, they are out of town now. -I see.

I will get my QR code.

Okay.

Swish.

Okay. There we go.

-I'm sending you a sticker. -Okay.

-What's that? -Isn't that funny?

It looks fun.

They didn't do anything there.

Well, no.

Welcome.

They're meeting up.

Lunch?

Nice.

Sorry, waiting long?

No, I just got here, too.

-Really? -Yeah.

-I'll get a menu. -Thanks.

Welcome.

Thank you.

They're not having wheat.

Red wine again.

No beer.

It's good.

So good!

We started seeing each other regularly

and having dinners…

She doesn't want carbs.

They're getting so…

Nice.

…going to the movies…

-No popcorn. -Fat.

…and driving around.

So,

last December,

she told me that she wanted to break up with me.

Okay.

That happens.

We were together for three years.

He wasn't married. He had a girlfriend.

We broke up after all though.

He's single.

Can I ask you something?

-Yeah? -Why did you guys break up?

Why?

Of course she's curious.

Well, a lot of things.

Lack of communication was one thing, I think.

What?

Nothing.

-It's frustrating. -Yeah, frustrating.

I wonder what's wrong with this guy. Is he a cheater?

Two months have passed since the reunion.

They've been their taking time.

-That was delicious! -Wasn't it?

Thank you for dinner.

Not at all. It was delicious.

Yes.

Dates of mature people are nice.

Awkward silence.

Ikegami.

Will you be my girlfriend?

Oh, he said it.

Yes.

It's a "Yes."

-So, they're going out. -Wow.

Thank you.

Thank you.

We can't take it easy just yet.

I don't think it ends happily here.

Okay, let's…

I feel like…

It's nice that they're doing this at 38.

A mature love.

Okay, let's proceed in that manner.

Complete it by the end of the week,

and I will do the final check.

-Yes. -Okay.

That's it, everyone.

-Okay, thanks, everyone. -Thank you.

Everything's going well, isn't it?

Yes, and it's all thanks to your help.

Not at all.

Are you free after work tonight?

Wanna go to dinner?

Sorry, I already have plans.

Oh, okay.

With your boyfriend?

Yeah.

Well, I don't blame you.

I guess I won't be able to travel with you very often.

What are you saying?

Of course, we can.

I mean, you should prioritize him, you know.

We can travel again after you marry.

We're not ready for marriage yet.

It's been only a month.

Okay.

Well, considering her age…

-I guess so. -That's what everyone else says.

Keita.

She calls him by his first name now.

Hey.

Of course he has a car.

Sorry I'm late.

-No worries. I just got here, too. -Really?

It's an Audi.

Oops!

-No way. -Wait a minute.

Go, go, go! Wow!

Good morning.

Good morning.

Here he comes, of course.

Sana,

-are you seeing someone? -Whoa.

Huh?

Well… yes.

I knew it. Because I haven't heard from you lately.

Sorry.

No, that's good.

I hope things work out with him.

Thank you.

We can still go out to eat once in a while.

Not just the two of us.

Yeah.

Sounds good.

Door opening.

-See you. -See you.

This guy is too mature and calm.

What happened to him?

-Good morning. -Good morning.

What made him so mature and calm?

He must be popular.

-He must be! -He's super popular, for sure.

He's cool.

Huh?

I'm home.

So he cooks, too.

I'm home.

Hey.

It smells so good!

You came home at the right time.

I just got the steak done.

Oh, that's amazing!

I'm so hungry.

I can't wait.

It'll be ready soon.

Maybe it's too much.

But if you're 38, you could develop the relationship further.

That's too much.

Don't expect that from her.

Look, it's red wine again.

Delicious!

It tastes just like the one from the restaurant.

-You've recreated it perfectly. -Yay!

So, you really can copy the food after you eat it once.

I especially got it right this time.

I won't have to eat out when you are with me.

That's too big a compliment.

But I am grateful.

You must be tired from work.

I can leave work on time,

and I love to cook, so it doesn't bother me.

Even if I try my best to cook, it's tasteless when I eat alone.

What kind of story is this going to be?

-When I lived with my family… -Yeah.

…we used to eat dinner together as a family.

So, I want to do that with my own family in the future.

Okay.

Don't you think so?

Like, a whole family should be at the table at 6:00 p.m. to eat together.

That's lovely. So heartwarming. It's an ideal family.

-Keita is positive about marriage. -But there was a gap now.

He has too many ideals about family.

It seemed like he wanted her to be a housewife.

This is so good.

-Oh, pasta! -Wheat!

She hasn't told him, or did he forget?

She's forcing herself in front of this guy.

-I see. -Okay, she is forcing herself.

What? No, you don't have to eat it.

Is she trying to change herself?

The first gluten in a long time, it'll give you diarrhea.

It's a bit hard on your stomach.

"It's wheat…"

I ate the pasta, saying that in my mind.

"It's wheat."

Delicious.

Her first reaction.

Why can't she say it?

Maybe it's harder than you think to say it.

You could ask him to use gluten-free pasta.

It's okay. I will do that later.

It's not okay. You cooked,

so I should do the dishes.

Then, finish up quickly and let's have a drink.

Okay.

The fridge is full of vegetables.

-People coming into your life is… -Yes, yes.

That's what life becomes like.

I kinda get it.

About those…

Do you still need them?

Because I cook nutritionally balanced meals,

you'll get all the necessary vitamins.

That's a bit too much…

Right.

I've heard that supplements aren't really healthy anyway.

so, I worry about you relying on that sort of thing.

-"Rely on," he said. -So that's how he does it.

You're right.

I'm on a proper diet, after all.

Yes.

You can't get some nutrients from food.

-Yes. -Right.

-Wow, that's it for now? -Okay, everyone.

-I see. -What does everyone think so far?

I want to go back to Tatsuya soon.

Keita is a bit too uptight.

I can't handle it at all.

Not just a bit,

this would have been the last night I saw him.

Really?

Was that supplement thing really such a big deal?

Or that "finish them quickly and let's have a drink"

gave me deep marks on my neck.

I'd have difficulty breathing if I didn't get away soon.

-You're being strangled? -It's like you're being strangled?

When I'm alone for a long time, things like the fridge become my own domain.

I think, "Things would be better this way,"

but if I say it, I look like I care about small things.

-I'll say it, though. -Okay.

The vegetables he put, he should use the vegetable compartment.

I thought so, too.

-Why did he put them in the main area? -He sucks at Tetris.

If he cooks that much,

you start to feel that you have to meet his standards when you cook.

-That kind of pressure will be forever. -The pressure.

Like "I'm thinking about nutrition."

But I think, someone who's independent

and works as an editor-in-chief like her

could just say no

when they don't like something.

This is her first time thinking about marriage.

She's been working hard…

-Yeah. -…and living at her own pace up until now,

and suddenly she thinks, "I wonder if this is what marriage is like?"

She's never done it before, so she has no idea.

-She's just accepting it for now… -I see.

…and still at the stage of, "Is this really what it's like? Seriously?"

I see.

It's not like

she's going to say "no" and change anything

because she doesn't have that kind of knowledge.

Once she is like, "I'm getting married…"

-Right. -"Sorry, Keita. I don't eat flour."

I see!

Once she gets there, she switches gears.

She still thinks that maybe he is right.

I've often been in Sana's position

at the first drinking party. I'm the only one who's single.

-Among people your age. -They say marriage is just about

putting up with little things.

When it happens to me,

maybe I don't like myself being not able to put up with things.

She might be thinking the same way.

So, she's trying her best to eat wheat.

-She may see herself as selfish. -I don't know, but yeah…

I see. I think people like Sana are confident,

but when you realize that you're in the minority,

you unexpectedly become servile.

It's possible that people who are in charge

at work don't want to be like that at home.

As a reaction.

Maybe Sana thinks she should listen to what he has to say for a change.

Maybe Sana has a bit of an on/off switch.

I want her to be honest.

But I keep thinking about Tatsuya.

-But Tatsuya… -I really miss Tatsuya.

Do you miss Tatsuya?

You want to see him in the second half.

-But why they don't date? -Because

Tatsuya doesn't want to get married at all.

-But they can date. -And he's young.

So, you don't know what Tatsuya will be like when he's 38.

He hasn't had enough fun yet.

He'll say, "I want to get married" one day.

Everyone is like that, right?

Is everyone like that?

You don't know when you're young.

Is 33 still too young?

33-year-old men are technically eighth graders.

Eighth grade?

-Really? -No way!

-Yes, they are. -So, it's cut in half like that,

-men's age? -Of course.

I'm 30 now, so does that mean I'm a sixth grader?

It's why you can't separate work and love.

I see.

Please hold the FWB or Real Relationship lever.

This time, the question is, who you would choose…

-Okay. -…if you were Sana?

Tatsuya, an FWB, or Takebayashi?

Wait, wait, YOU.

You're 100% Tatsuya.

Maybe if Takebayashi wasn't so

-uptight, but… -I know.

-Right. -Chiba also gives 90-80% to Tatsuya.

I think that Keita's words

will hurt her later and lead to a fight.

You also mentioned him saying, "Finish quickly and let's have a drink."

It sounds like, "You should hurry up and finish it."

So, I'd go like, "Quickly? You want me to wash up quicker?"

I know.

-You can see it happening. -That'll happen.

It's likely.

But I kind of hate myself for being like that, so 10% is my optimistic thinking.

I see.

-She's trying to change. -I see.

-And you? -I also wanted to give Tatsuya 100%,

but then I thought I might get really hurt if I got too involved with him.

Thinking about it, I want her to hang in there.

I see.

What about you, Kuruma?

I guess I'm a little bit more for Keita,

about 70%.

I mean,

I understand that Tatsuya is good right now,

but Sana is just starting to think about marriage,

so now would be the time for her to say,

"I don't eat pasta."

I thought it would be good if Keita changes himself…

So, you know…

…and they end up together.

If she's a girl who relies on others more

and doesn't know anything, then someone like Keita,

who can take charge, would be a good fit.

He's good cook and he's kind.

I think it's a matter of compatibility.

It's not that Keita is bad at all.

And there's nothing wrong with Sana or Tatsuya either.

For me, I just like Tatsuya.

Because Keita is good for someone, isn't he?

Yes, really.

Yeah. I also think Keita is still just trying to look cool.

The real him will be revealed.

-You think? -I think that's a good thing.

I think if Sana tells him,

"You can take it easy,"

he might be able to soften up.

He's trying so hard.

-If he changes… -Yeah.

Let's take a look, then.

What will Sana choose?

Let's restart the screening.

How is it gonna be?

The title says "Study."

I wonder what that means.

On the next episode,

what future will Sana choose?

What?

They're the best couple!

Sana. You know…

Oh, my gosh.

I had exactly the same experience.

What's more, starring Mizuki Yamashita,

a shocking episode three.

You're special to me, Fujiwara.

They are not lovers, but are friends who also have sex.

The story takes unexpected turn after he falls in love with her.

So, do you want to just kiss me?

Wow!

I can't stop myself from smiling.

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