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Sana, it's time for the meeting.

-Okay, I'm coming. -Okay.

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

Like dreaming about slow living.

Favorite fashions and admired 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,

you wear loose-fitting linen dresses if you like them.

SANA IKEGAMI (38) EDITOR-IN-CHIEF OF SAGNIAR MAGAZINE

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 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 and raise your hand, then lean to the side.

Try to stretch your spine when you lean to the side.

Exhale and go back to the center.

Let's try that again.

Inhale and raise your hand,

then exhale and lean to the side.

Keep your hip down.

Stretch as if pulling the ribs apart.

It was a white eggplant.

Here you go. It's carpaccio.

Thank you.

Looks so good!

-Okay, now. -Okay, now.

Congratulations on your marriage, Yuki!

-Congrats! -Thank you.

I'm so happy for you.

He has a stable career, too.

How could such a nice guy still be single?

Lucky you.

He's a little old, though.

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

No, I asked my mother-in-law.

How old is she now?

Three.

What about your kid, Yuuka? In grade school now?

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?

Are 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.

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

I heard that

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

That's incredible. You were promoted.

Nice. I've taken two maternity leaves,

so I am no match for you.

Come on. Raising kids is hard work.

We can't be compared.

So you can't take a lot of vacation?

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.

Yeah.

That might be true.

This ajillo is so good.

-Really? -That looks good.

-Let me have some. -Go ahead.

Yeah, with bread.

Sorry.

You don't eat wheat, do you?

Don't worry.

Let me try that shrimp, then.

-You're too self-disciplined. -Try some.

I'll have more bread then.

Please.

-Let's dip it. -Really dip it.

-Isn't it good? -So good.

-The oil is so good. -You like the shrimp?

Yeah, it's good!

I'm home.

It's from Chiaki.

WEDDING TAKESHI ISHIKAWA - CHIAKI HOSHI

Another wedding, huh?

AN INTRODUCTION TO MARRIAGE STUDIES

A PLACE WHERE YOU CAN BE YOUR TRUE SELF

HAPPY ALONE HAPPY TOGETHER

-Good morning. -Good morning.

Good morning.

Sorry. Good morning, Sana.

Good morning.

Thanks.

What about tonight?

Are you coming?

Yeah.

I may be a little late though.

Okay.

Do you have any desire to get married, Tatsuya?

What? That's so sudden.

Do I look like I do?

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

Yeah.

The first marriage boom around me 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.

All my friends got 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.

But when I think about the future,

if I end up alone someday,

I guess I might be 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.

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

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.

If that works.

-Congratulations! -Thank you!

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

This is my husband.

He's a little nervous.

Huh? Ikegami?

What?

-Oh, Takebayashi. -Yes.

Keita Takebayashi.

Remember me?

Long time, no see.

You guys know each other?

Hi.

Hi.

-We went to the same middle school. -Wow!

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

Nah, 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. Well…

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

Oh, the school festival committee.

That's bittersweet.

You're talking like an old man.

But it is bittersweet.

You player.

-We do sometimes say that, don't we? -Right?

We do?

It is bittersweet.

-Congrats. -Thank you.

Thank you very much.

Ikegami.

Yeah?

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

What?

Yeah, sounds good.

Yeah.

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.

You should join us sometime.

What?

You want me to play soccer, too?

You were so popular with the soccer team,

so they'd make a fuss.

Come on, no way.

No, I mean it.

You were very popular, too.

-Really? -Yeah.

Because you were a well-rounded student.

You should have told me sooner.

You were aware of it, weren't you?

No way.

Sorry, I lied.

I was kinda aware of it.

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

You weren't that popular.

So much for the compliments!

What?

No, don't get me wrong.

I mean, you must have been popular all your life.

-Is that what you meant? -Yes.

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

I felt lucky.

-You did? -Yeah.

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.

I'm embarrassed.

It's the truth revealed after 20 years.

I mean, you were dating one of my seniors on 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 wanted to date Takeda?

That's so Yoko.

But Yoko was so pretty, right?

-Was she? -Yup.

She sure was.

But I think you were more popular.

Huh? No way.

I mean it.

-Really? -Yes.

Wow.

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

Like that,

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

So, you live in Tokyo, correct?

Yes.

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

Yeah, let's do that.

Can I?

Sure.

I will get my QR code.

Okay.

Here we go.

Okay. Here it is.

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

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

Welcome.

Sorry, waiting long?

No, I just got here, too.

-Yeah? -Yup.

-I'll get a menu. -Thanks.

Welcome.

Thank you.

It's good.

So good!

We started seeing each other regularly,

having dinners,

going to the movies,

and driving around.

So,

last December,

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

Okay.

We were together for three years.

We broke up after all though.

Can I ask you something?

-Yeah? -Why did you guys break up?

Why?

Well, for different reasons.

Lack of communication was one thing, I think.

Okay.

What?

Nothing.

Two months have passed since the reunion.

-That was delicious! -Wasn't it?

Thank you for dinner.

Not at all. It was delicious.

Yes.

Ikegami.

Will you go out with me?

Yes.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Okay, then…

Just because…

Okay, let's proceed in that manner.

Complete it by the end of the week,

and I will do a final check.

-Okay. -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 today?

Wanna go to dinner?

Sorry, I already have plans.

Oh, okay.

With your boyfriend?

Yeah.

Maybe next time, then.

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.

Keita.

Hey.

Sorry I'm late.

Not at all. I just got here, too.

-Yeah? -Uh-huh.

First floor. Going up.

Good morning.

Good morning.

Sana,

are you seeing someone?

Huh?

Well… yes.

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

Sorry.

It's okay.

No, that's good.

I hope things work out with him.

Right.

Thanks.

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.

Eighth floor.

Going up.

-Good morning. -Good morning.

I'm home.

I'm home.

Hey.

It smells so good!

You came home at the right time.

I just got the steak done.

Look at that!

I'm starving.

I can't wait.

It'll be ready soon.

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 got it particularly 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.

Right.

-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?

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

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

This is so good.

Here you are.

"It's wheat…"

I ate the pasta, saying that in my mind.

Delicious.

Right?

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.

About those…

Do you still need them?

Because I cook nutritionally balanced meals,

you'll get all the necessary vitamins.

Right.

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

so, I worry about you

relying on that sort of thing.

You're right.

I'm on a proper diet, after all.

Yes.

-Good morning. -Good morning.

Looks good.

-Grilled fish? -Yes.

-Want some? -Sure.

He can usually leave work on time,

but he leaves early in the morning.

So, I make breakfast,

and he makes dinner.

We split the cooking duties spontaneously.

This is good.

I can really taste the broth.

-Really? -Yeah.

That's good.

After eating your breakfast, I feel motivated to work hard.

Eating breakfast makes you feel better, right?

Yes.

Right.

Shall we have bread tomorrow morning?

There's a popular bakery near my office.

I'll get some on my way home.

-Will you? -Yup.

Thanks.

"Bread is also wheat,"

I thought.

See you later.

See you.

Bye.

I'm so sleepy.

I can sleep for 30 minutes.

Keita is so sweet, and it was fun being with him.

But…

I was beginning to feel that something seemed a bit off.

Ms. Ikegami, are you all right?

Oh, yes, I'm okay.

I just want to reach a good stopping point before I finish.

Okay, see you, then.

See you.

Good night.

WILL YOU BE HOME LATE?

THE SOCCER TOURNAMENT IS ABOUT TO BEGIN! THE STARTING LINEUP IS BEING ANNOUNCED!

I JUST FINISHED WORK

HEADING OUT NOW

There!

I'm home.

Shake them off!

Okay! Inside!

I'm home.

Hey, come on. Hurry, hurry.

It's already started?

It's 20 minutes into the first half.

Watch out!

Defense!

Go!

Are they in trouble?

No, they are still okay.

You gotta hold them off here.

I'm going to lunch.

-Me, too. -Okay.

Sana, let's take a break.

Yeah, sure.

Are you all right?

You look so tired these days.

Haven't slept much?

No.

And I haven't been able to do Pilates lately.

Are you eating well?

I've been eating better than ever.

My boyfriend is so diligent,

and he cooks dinner for me

about three times a week.

Seriously?

I really envy you.

He's working, too, right?

Yes.

He likes to cook.

He enjoys cooking.

He is such a catch.

He is good at his job and domestic chores.

Yeah, that's true though.

What's the problem?

Well, to be honest,

when I'm busy, I just eat whatever is available.

I prefer to eat a simple breakfast so that I can sleep a bit longer.

Okay.

But he cooks dinner for me,

so I have to do the dishes.

Then that makes me think like,

"What the hell am I doing now?"

I know it's an envious dilemma though.

Work has been at the center of my life,

so it's hard to adapt.

Yeah, I get it.

To share your life with someone,

you have to chip away at yourself somewhat.

That's true.

It's up to you how far you're willing to take it.

You need to compromise at some point.

Do average women in their 30's manage to do that?

I don't know.

Though I said it like I can manage that,

I do sometimes feel like, "Huh?"

Even you, Mari?

I can't imagine that.

Of course I do.

-You do? -Yeah.

Three days later,

I got sick…

and had a fever.

Let me replace that for you.

Thank you.

It's okay.

We should help each other in times of need.

It's nice to have someone with me

in a situation like this.

I know.

Sana.

Well…

This weekend,

when you're feeling better, how about we go visit my parents?

What?

I told my parents about you, and they said they wanted to meet you.

I want you to meet them too.

And,

if it's okay with you,

I'd like to meet your parents as well sometime soon.

If it's too sudden, we can reschedule, you know.

What do you think?

You see?

When you get sick

like this,

it would be reassuring if I could be there for you.

I can't leave you alone, after all.

What do you think?

Sorry.

What?

What's wrong?

Well…

I'm sorry, Keita.

I want to break up with you.

What?

Please break up with me.

What?

I'm so sorry.

It's too soon to meet my parents, isn't it?

If you don't want to do that now, I can wait.

That's not what I meant.

Oh, I know.

Because you're sick right now,

you're being negative.

When you get well, you'll change your mind.

That's right. Let's talk about it when you get well.

Sorry.

I've been thinking about it for a little while now.

I'm sorry.

Please break up with me.

Why?

I need you to explain.

Tell me my faults, so I can fix them.

I don't want to eat wheat.

My beauty care is none of your business.

To eat dinner together,

or to watch TV I'm not even interested in,

why the hell do I have to finish work early?

Is that what you said?

So cruel.

No, no.

I sugarcoated it, but it was something like that.

I bet.

You scared me.

In the first place, I believe it was the stress

from the disruption of my lifestyle that caused me to get sick.

I wasn't even supposed to have a fever that required him to care for me.

So?

What did he say?

"Sana, you're okay living on your own, aren't you?" That's what he said to me.

So he finally understood you a bit when you left him.

That's funny.

That's not funny!

But why didn't you tell him?

Like, "Making a breakfast is a pain."

He wanted to know your true feelings, right?

Right.

You're right.

I know, but…

-You just couldn't tell him. -No.

Because I had to leave him entirely for my own good.

I was afraid of hurting him badly.

I know Keita deserves someone better.

He's such a nice guy.

Right.

It's all about chemistry.

The more I tried to look good to him,

the less I could be my true self.

I didn't want him to hate me, you know?

I wanted to be cute around him.

But…

when I ate the pasta he cooked,

I thought, "It's over now."

Like, "Oh, God, I'm eating wheat."

Here.

Thanks.

I can live only on my own, huh?

I think,

marriage is not about

your partner making you happy

nor is it about two people being happy together,

but marriage works best

when two people who can enjoy their alone time

and be happy on their own are together.

After all…

couples are two different people.

Nice.

I really like your idea.

I love it.

-You do? -Yeah.

I think you'll be a good husband.

-Seriously? -Yes.

-Should we get married then? -Yeah!

Let's get married.

But remember? You can live only on your own.

Hey!

Damn you!

-Say that again, you bastard! -Sorry.

-Damn you. -Ouch.

You bastard!

You have a potty mouth.

Let's dig in.

Thus, in the end,

my life returned to the way it used to be.

Lean to the side.

Stretch as if pulling the ribs apart.

Inhale.

And exhale…

I live every day to the fullest.