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Yeah, no problem over there.

Thank you for helping me make the adjustments.

Was I played that day?

This list.

Do you want to do it together with me?

I'm just like Tojo-san.

Alright, I'll hang up now.

Mr. Iwamoto, is that okay?

It was probably just a joke...

Takoyaki party and cake

Have an ice cream sundae with Tojo-san.

Sounds like it would be a lot of fun.

He was probably just joking!

- Don't mess with my computer. - This one's already done.

Celebrate my birthday with my partner.

A lover, huh... He never said he wanted to date me or that he liked me.

Are you willing to trust me now?

I really don't get that guy.

I have absolutely no problem holding you.

What on earth is he thinking?

Ah! Seriously!

"10 Things I Want to Do Before I Turn 40" (Episode 2)

(Takoyaki Party)

Speaking of which...

Speaking of which, Keishi...

What kind of person is he, really?

Tojo-san.

I'm heading out for the day.

Good work.

Good work.

As expected, it's just like always.

Keishi always greets people very politely.

Good work. Huh?

Has Keishi already left?

Yeah, he said he had plans to meet someone.

What!

Is that guy off on another date with a woman again?

I have no idea.

Did something happen?

It's nothing.

- Keishi! Sorry to keep you waiting. - Hey! Thanks for your hard work.

Long time no see.

Hey, it hasn't been that long! Didn't we just see each other not too long ago?

I'm really looking forward to it.

Let's go, let's go.

What do you want to eat?

- Have you decided? - Yep, all set.

- Pasta! - Pasta!

Keishi, he...

You're right about that.

Someone like him, who has so many options to choose from.

How could she ever date an old guy like me?

Right, Susuko.

But you still care about Keishi-kun, don't you?

This is the progress so far.

To be honest, I think this event doesn't have enough buzz.

- This is intentional. - Keishi... he's really good at his job.

What matters most to the client is the brand.

He always manages to calmly say exactly what needs to be said.

- That's the old data. - Huh?

- This is the latest one. - Thank you! I really appreciate it~

He's naturally considerate of others, so people just can't dislike him.

- This is the one Udagawa made for us before, right? - Yeah.

I think it's pretty great.

And he actually has a surprisingly clumsy side, too.

He's got really beautiful hands, too.

And when he smiles, he's especially adorable.

He's also really tall.

He's got great poise, too.

Another good-looking guy.

Ah! Keishi.

Good job.

A while ago.

- I went to Hakata. - Business trip, huh!

- Yeah, yeah, it was a business trip. - Thanks for your hard work.

- Do you want this? - Is that okay?

- Have one! - Then I'll take it, thanks.

Huh? Give it to me!

So of course he's really popular.

So...

There's not even a millimeter of a chance you'd date me.

Tojo-san.

I'm heading out for the day.

Good job.

Thanks for your hard work.

Good job.

It's been a week since that day.

Everything is just like usual.

Keishi goes to work and comes home like usual every day.

Anyway.

It's like that whole thing never even happened.

Tojo-san.

Are we heading to the electronics store?

An electronics store?

The Big Camera across from the station.

Let's go buy a takoyaki maker.

Could it be... Tojo-san already has one?

No... I don't.

Why do you want to buy a takoyaki maker?

Because it's the first thing on my list.

He's not even planning to... Just pretending it never happened!

Which one do you think is better?

No, no.

I looked it up, and it seems like the smaller ones heat up faster.

But if you want to make really good takoyaki, I've heard you definitely need to use a gas model.

Hey, wait a second! I'm serious…

Tojo-san, the goals you set to accomplish before you turn 40.

But since I don't have anyone to do it with, everything's on hold for now.

That's right, isn't it?

Seriously...

Are you saying you want to check off the list together with me?

It's fine, don't overthink it.

Look, this is the gas stove type.

Oh~

Are you an idiot?!

You're only going to use it once, and you're still going to buy a whole machine just for that!

Huh! Isn't it actually the opposite?

If you buy it, you can use it anytime you want, no problem.

- Huh? - No...

I just feel like I've never had that kind of thought before…

Really?

What should I do? Huh?

This one.

No, that's not it. If I had to choose from these, I'd pick this one...

- Sorry about that. - That was way too fast...

I want this takoyaki maker.

Thank you.

No, no, no...

Aren't you going to buy it?

I want this one.

You can either take it yourself or have it delivered. Which option would you prefer?

- I'll pick it up myself. - I'll pick it up myself.

Alright.

Thank you.

In the end, I still went along with what he wanted and bought it.

I'll carry it.

No need!

The station is just up ahead.

After all, I'm your subordinate.

Oh... thank you.

No way.

Keishi is kind to everyone.

I should probably just walk you to the station.

Huh?

This guy probably doesn't live at the same station, right?

Which way is it?

- My place is pretty much this way... - Got it.

Are you saying you're going to help me carry it all the way to my place?

Is it this way?

Yes, this is the place.

Where's the supermarket?

- The supermarket's just up ahead… - OK.

Huh?

No way.

Oh! Are we here?

Huh? Is it happening today?

You're only telling me now?

Let's hurry up.

The octopus will thaw.

Young people are really something else.

Sorry to interrupt.

I need to tidy up a bit over here. Give me five minutes.

It's okay, you don't have to worry about me. I'm fine.

No way! I told you to wait five minutes!

Aaaaahhhhh!!!!

That's too much... Didn't I tell you to wait five minutes?

It's like a dream.

Oh, no! This actually belongs to my nephew.

I see.

So cute!

Susuko!

Oh! Sorry.

Huh?

What did you say?

No, that's not it...

Have you given it a name?

This plush toy.

Wow! So cute!

Well then.

Are we about to start?

Tojo-san? Are you ready to get started?

You're really skilled!

Yeah, I guess you could say that.

Are you someone who doesn't cook?

No, I can cook.

That's a surprise, but nice!

No, not really. I can only make some simple dishes.

How about you?

Me? I always cook for myself.

I have a super strong-willed twin sister.

Ever since we were kids, she taught me that a man who can't do housework is useless.

A container for holding green onions.

Well... this one will do.

Thank you.

A twin sister?

Yeah.

Even though they're twins, we actually don't look alike at all.

Our personalities are completely opposite, but...

The only thing they really have in common is how strong-willed they both are.

Not long ago, she also dragged me out and insisted I help her figure something out.

I was actually pretty tired at that time…

Wait, don't tell me… you met up with her after work before?

Yes.

- What's up? - I just happened to see it…

Hey! You should've at least said hi to me!

Is that so...

The twin sister... big sister...

I'm not playing around with women, you know.

No…

Ah...

There should be something else we need to cut, right?

Well then...

I'll cut this.

Should I slice the pickled ginger?

Huh, not going to cut it?

Ready!

Oh! It even comes with a strap for tying.

This is the instruction manual, right?

No, no, that's not right!

The instructions... I never read them.

- That was pretty well done. - Yeah, really impressive.

- Ah! - Hm?

So cute! Having this really makes a difference...

And then this one goes here too. Now it's perfect.

I can really feel the excitement kicking in now.

Actually, me too.

Hey! Wouldn't it be better if we made it two layers?

Want to try adding it in?

- Let's just add it in. - No… wait…

Alright.

Toilet paper, toilet paper.

Where is it?

In the back.

Let's turn off the heat for now.

Ah!

You've still been keeping this all this time?

Ah... yeah.

I thought it had been thrown away a long time ago.

If someone gives me something, there's no way I'd just throw it away!

More important than that is the toilet paper.

Sorry, here you go.

And also that...

Actually, I kind of like it.

Is that so?

Speaking of which...

You actually still remember something like that?

I won't forget.

Because I was the one who picked it up.

Looks really similar.

No way! Hurry up, hurry up!

Here, give it a spin.

- Thank you. - Turn the takoyaki.

Hey! But right now... huh?

Wait, wait, wait a second, please hold on a moment.

Because we just put it in, let's wait a little longer.

Ah! Octopus!

- Any kind of yaki is fine. - If there's no octopus inside, then it's not takoyaki.

Takoyaki.

You really love taking photos!

Is it ready?

It's ready.

Alright! I'll put it here so the sauce doesn't splatter.

- Sorry about that. - It's fine, no need to apologize.

Alright, that's enough, stop filming me.

Alright...

So, are we ready to dig in?

I'm going to dig in.

Wow! That looks really hot.

So hot...

It's really hot, isn't it?

Ah! But...

This is so delicious!

It's incredibly soft and tender inside.

Yeah.

- Wow, this is delicious! - Freshly made like this is just unfair.

Yeah, it's really something else.

The whole thing is steaming!

You know... it's really nice that you always greet people so politely.

It's actually pretty good.

Huh? Is that so?

Yeah.

I also said "let's dig in" just now.

Great, I just got a compliment!

Whether it's at the office or when you're far away from me.

You always make a point to come over and say hi to me.

That really made me happy.

When was Tojo-san's last relationship?

Pfft!

Are you okay?

It's nothing...

Why are you asking all of a sudden?

No, that's not it. I just wanted to know how long you've been single.

It was about ten years ago...

Huh?

For real?!

Wasn't that before I joined the company?

Yeah.

Even saying it out loud myself makes me feel sad.

Hey! Are you serious...?

I was just about to ask you about what you said last time.

Is it all true?

I'm not sure which one you're talking about, though.

But every word of it is true.

I realized a long time ago that Tojo-san is gay.

You know, sometimes women wear those tops with lower necklines, right?

Because of a client, would the 15th to the 17th work for you?

- This should be totally fine. - At that time, Tojo-san didn't even sneak a single glance.

…This earlier part is probably the best.

I could tell right away that you weren't interested in women.

Don't worry.

I'm the only one who would notice something like that.

Is that so?

Me?

I'm not ashamed of my own orientation.

I just don't want this to cause any trouble for the people around me.

It's the same for Tojo-san, isn't it?

I see.

It's because I realized that.

So that's why Keishi...

Sorry for making you worry.

He really invades other people's privacy way too much.

Things like that.

Maybe there have been a lot of similar situations before.

Got some sauce on it.

What should we do next?

Keishi may be pretty assertive, but he's still my subordinate.

I have no idea what he's thinking.

Sea Paradise...

Hakkeijima Sea Paradise.

Not bad!

What kind of expression should I have when I see him on Monday...?

I'm really looking forward to next Saturday.

Just like that, he took the lead.

Made plans for next time.

The aquarium...

It almost feels like a date...

It's been a long time since I've felt this excited.

That's awesome, Suzume-chan!

(Next Episode) You're dressed just like a dad on vacation.

Is it really that bad?

Amazing! Incredible!

I had an amazing time today.

It's okay even if it's just on a whim.

Tojo-san.

If you like something, just like it. There's nothing wrong with that.