Original subtitles

Next, is a standing bar okay?

Excuse me.

Thank you for your hard work.

Just a second...

Anego.

It's okay, it's okay, don't say anything.

Let's just act like nothing happened.

Taxi, taxi.

Jiyugaoka, please.

There is a new employee entering society this year who's ten years younger than I.

With regards to the 10 year age difference, our cultures are different.

They might not acknowledge the things we feel are important.

Getting over-emotional about this is futile,

that's what I thought.

But, one day,

someone -- a boy ten years younger -- acknowledged me as a woman.

That's enough to brighten the gray life of an OL,

in other words, to give new energy to life.

But, in reality, the risks of such a relationship is too high.

Pursuing an simple, innocent romance in your twenties...

that's no longer possible after thirty.

At this age, one is scared of getting hurt.

By any chance, if gossip arises

then I'll be treated as the criminal.

Avoiding the situation carefully, moving beyond it, that is the judgment of an adult.

Regardless, I can't hide my happiness.

Ouch.

a n e g o

English Translation:

KanJi

Additional Translations:

EZKiel, yeulih

Korean subs/timings provided by

tianj

Subtitle Tuning:

Seghal

Episode 3

A Younger Man

Ah~ not good!

How am I supposed to face him?

Who?

- Good morning. - Good morning.

Senpai, where did you go for your second round yesterday?

Nowhere.

I just went home.

Really?

Kurosawa went back to look for you.

Ah, did he?

I didn't see him.

I want to say, getting involved with that kid is a waste of energy.

Ah, that's right!

There's something about young kids that's been stressing me out.

When young workers take your order at family restaurants, they say,

"It's okay, right?"

"Coffee's okay? Mixer's okay?"

I hear that a lot.

The proper Japanese is, "Will it be okay?"

"It's okay" always strikes me like

I'm being asked to take charge - it hurts the ears.

I get annoyed with people who eat store-purchased breakfasts at their desk.

That's annoying, isn't it?

The smell of seaweed and salmon never goes away.

It's as unforgivable as people who do their make-up on the train.

Senpai, this time please admonish them properly.

All right, I'll tell them clearly:

"The office is a public facility. Eat breakfast at home."

Good morning.

Corporate Planning & Strategies Division

Here it is.

- Good morning. - Good morning.

Then, tell them,

Senpai.

Uhmm...

About your breakfast...

I'm sorry. How impolite.

Kurosawa, offer some to your senpai.

Anego, please have some.

There's plum also, but salmon's okay?

- See, there it is: "It's okay?" - Neh?

Please.

- Mm? - Please have some.

- I'm okay. I ate breakfast before coming. - Oh my,

Senpai.

Senpai.

I can't do it today. Next time.

Has that kid gotten hold of some weakness of yours?

What do you mean?

All right, let's work. Work.

Yes, Corporate Planning and Strategies Division.

Um, Anego, about this...

It's Ando-san on line three.

Noda-kun, four cups of coffee, please.

Yes. Hasegawa, please.

Ah, Saotome, could you, please?

Saotome-san?

Getting coffee's not my job.

I'll do it.

Naoko-san,

good morning.

Good morning.

Naoko-senpai.

Good morning, Eriko-san.

What is it?

I'm coming suddenly

for an office visit.

- Eh? Office visit? - Yes.

I see the Director is in. Let me go say hi first.

Director.

Thank you for last time.

Eriko?

What is it?

Last time, Naoko-senpai suggested I start working again as a dispatch employee.

I've come to my senses, and decided to work again after six years.

Ah...really?

It's a little sudden.

I still need to speak with the personnel director, so I'll leave now.

Ah! This is a cheesecake from the House of Flavors. Everyone have some during break.

Ah...all right. Then, I'll accept this.

- Would someone go put this in the fridge? - It's okay. Please keep working.

I know where the refrigerator is.

It's all right, everyone please continue working. I know where the fridge is.

Sorry for interrupting your work,; I'll see you soon.

I heard that a cheesecake from the House of Flavors costs over 10,000 yen.

That wife is going to enter as a dispatch employee?

- That means one of us would be cut off. - Liar.

A married dispatch employee. That's not bad.

She's sexy, too.

Shouldn't we slowly change things, Chief?

Noda-kun, what happened?

Did you really persuade her to come back?

Then, why don't you work as a Tozai OL again?

These days, there are many women who who return to the company as dispatch employees after marriage.

I'd be so happy if I could work with you, Naoko-san.

I'm very sorry.

I might have accidentally said something that caused a misunderstanding,

but I'll clarify things with her.

It's okay.

Everyone...don't worry.

It's okay.

- What about coffee? - Sure.

It's been a while since I've been inside the company. I was nervous.

Ah~ what about your daughter?

I sent her to a babysitter today, so it's okay.

Exactly how much does a babysitter cost?

The person today charges 2500 yen an hour.

- 2500 yen? - Yes.

A dispatch employee's wage is 2000 yen an hour, at most.

I don't care about the pay.

I'd appreciate it if you didn't speak so lightly of it.

People desperately depend on that pay, you know.

That's right, I'm sorry.

Frankly speaking, I think it's impossible for you.

I want you to open your eyes and look at your reality clearly.

Would a discontented wife who's killing her time be qualified? You understand because you've been part of the company.

I understand.

If you're willing to say this much, Naoko-san, I'll give up.

Ah~ really?

Besides that, there's something I wanted to discuss.

I want to continue receiving advice from you.

- Ah, now. - Please sit.

,I thought that if I worked again, I would be able to find myself,

and my family might be able to revive itself.

Revive?

Yes.

My husband and I have had many problems.

From when he was transferred to his new post in Canada, I thought things could no longer work between us.

Because of that, I constantly underwent therapy.

Ah, really?

But things are better now?

You seem to to have a lot of enery,

and you have such a wonderful husband.

It'll be okay.

Naoko-san.

Don't be deceived by my husband.

Eh?

It's my husband's fault I began to lose it in Canada.

He betrayed me.

He had a lover in Canada.

Executive Director,

regarding the IT investment plan,

our department

is currently reexamining it.

What kind of nonsense is this?

I said it was urgent, and to immediately report to me.

I called at least two hours ago.

- I'm sorry. Right away... - That's enough.

- Director, is it the Executive Director? - Yeah.

This is a problem. He's really upset...

- Wrap up quickly! - Yes.

Hey~

Who answered the phone call from Executive Director Ito?

I did.

Why didn't you come and tell me right away?

You weren't around, so I left a memo on your desk.

- Saotome, there is no memo. - It can't be. I left it.

If you left it why did it disappear?

Regardless, I left a memo on your desk.

She's got a rather bad attitude.

- She definitely didn't leave it. - That's what I think.

That's what everyone says.

Why is everyone saying that to me?

Uhm...

I saw.

Saw what?

Kana-chan.

You really put a memo on the director's desk?

- Not done yet? - Finished.

Please hurry.

- Thank you for your hard work. - Thank you for your hard work.

Saotome-san,

please wait a bit.

About today...

The Director hasn't returned yet,

so wouldn't it be better if you stayed a little later today?

- Why? - Eh?

Why?

Why should you...

What's that supposed to mean?

My grandfather is extremely ill, so please let me go.

Ill?

Then, I guess it can't be helped.

All right.

Then, thank you for your hard work.

Thank you.

Well, it can't be helped. What's this?

You've got mail.

All right...

From: Kurosawa Akihiko

To: Noda Naoko

If I can't talk with you, I'll communicate through email. Please meet me on Sunday.

To Anego

If I can't talk with you, I'll communicate through email. Please meet me on Sunday.

Don't joke around.

There's no reason to meet. Over.

What happened last night?

But, I want to get to know more about you, Anego.

This is like the writing of an elementary student. Over.

I'll wait at the gingko trees by the Shinto shrine at 11 on Sunday.

I said I'm not going.

I'll wait till you come.

Where's the idiot who asks an oba-san ten years his senior on a date?

Right in front of you, Anego.

Stop saying stupid things.

Age doesn't matter to me.

Ah, so it's like that.

Thank you, boss~

Just drink.

Gulp, gulp.

Don't worry.

I won't tell anyone.

...Although it would be amusing if rumours spread that Noda Naoko was involved with a new employee.

Just a minute. What do you mean by "involved?"

I was surprised, he was the one who asked me out.

Regardless, that's how others will think.

Being a middle-aged woman is rather aggravating.

Ah~ a middle-age woman...

What are you going to do?

Definitely refuse.

Self-control, self-control.

Since you're speaking of self-control, it means you already have feelings for him.

Mm~

I won't stop you.

No, wait. Stop me, stop me.

It would be bad if you were serious,

but I think it would be okay if you played a little.

But, it's so hard to converse.

Our cultures and times are different.

At twenty-two, he's just beginning life.

When I'm forty, he'll only be thirty,

and, when I'm fifty, he'll just be turning forty.

He's still a kid...

- Senpai, you're thinking too far ahead. - Mm.

I understand,

but it's not marriage.

I know.

About today...

I went to Tozai Corporation today.

My previous boss is now the personnel director.

Really?

I'm home.

- Mum says she's going to work. - Eh?

No, I discussed it with Naoko-san and decided against it.

But

I was able to receive a lot of good advice from her.

What did you tell her?

What else? About our family, about me...

She must be busy,

so don't go meet her all right?

Dad's weird, isn't he?

He tells Mum not to meet her friend.

- If you have something to talk about, you can talk to me. - But...

Makoto,

- it's bedtime. - Okay.

Ah~ that was good.

- Senpai. - Eh?

- Look over there. - Eh?

So, they really are dating...

It's like that?

She can be so carefree after troubling the Director...

Then, what happened to her sick grandfather?

It was painful yesterday.

Executive Director Ito was very stern.

We managed to calm him down,

but tell Saotome to be careful this doesn't happen again.

Yes, I'll tell her sternly this time.

Here,

give this to the Director and apologize.

- I can't apologize. - Wait.

Why are you like this?

Why do Noda-san assume it was my mistake?

Look, last night, you lied and left.

What do you mean?

By chance, I saw you on a date with Tachibana-san last night.

Really?

With Tachibana-san?

It's none of your business.

Tachibana-san

is desperately defending her before the Director.

Eh?

A manipulating woman who lies about her mistakes is the worst

I never asked him to defend me.

Come here a minute.

Wait a minute.

Saotome-san might be the type to be easily misunderstood, but she doesn't lie.

Director, don't be deceived.

Hey, wait.

Calm down a little.

What's with everyone?

It seems everyone's determined to make me apologize.

She's manipulating again...

Her attitude before men differs from her attitude before women.

- See, even you were in a difficult situation. - Me?

I don't say anything about a senpai.

You do everyday.

Kana-san is not a bad person,

but she pushes upon me everything she doesn't want to do.

She says harsh things, too.

And you say she's not a bad person?

- So, if we're with someone like Saotome-san, we get misunderstood, too. - That's true.

Director, we can't take it anymore.

Mm, I understand everyone's opinions.

Saotome-san,

is there something you have to tell the Director?

I understand.

I just need to quit, right?

Wait...

That isn't what you're supposed to say.

Why can't you apologize?

Because Saotome-san didn't make the mistake.

Tachibana-san.

Please restrain yourself.

You're dating Kana, aren't you?

Being defended by the man who one is dating has the opposite effect.

How many dispatch employees has there been?

There's no help for you...

Uhm...

Saotome-san, what is it?

Yesterday was the first time I went on a date with Tachibana-san.

He was kind to me, so I wanted to show my gratitude.

Gratitude?

In other words, because you weren't dating at this point yesterday,

Tachibana-san's testimony is true?

But it doesn't change the fact that you're dating.

If you don't believe my words no matter how I put it, forget it.

Just a minute, Saotome-san.

It's your choice to pursue a relationship in the company,

but it's be best to apologize honestly.

Just a minute, please.

They're only dating, so why does everyone deny what they say?

- Just by having a relationship in the company... - Be quiet!

All right, then let's just end this issue now.

Noda-kun.

- Why not get some coffee to change the mood? - Yes.

I apologize.

I'm sorry for saying something so presumptous.

- I'll help, too. - It's okay.

It's okay, so just go back to work.

Do you want to eat the cheesecake from yesterday

before it expires?

Eh?!

- Anego. - Mm?

Isn't this is the memo Saotome-san was talking about?

The culprit was

the cheesecake box.

We found it.

Ah, this cheesecake is definitely good.

Corporate Planning and Strategies Division. Yes?

Please hold a minute, please.

- Naoko-san. - Mm?

- Phone. - Okay.

Yes, hello?

Naoko-san, do you have time right now? It's Sawaki.

What is it?

Uhm...about that...

Last night, I got scolded by my husband.

He says I shouldn't meet you anymore.

Why would he say that?

What do you think, Naoko-san?

Uhm...

So by calling the company...

As I thought, our relationship is probably hopeless.

Uhm...

This is not the place for this.

I have nothing to do with your marriage problems, so please don't call here about these issues anymore.

- Saotome-san. - Yes?

Shall we leave together tonight? I want to drink, too.

Will you let me treat you today?

Even if it's just a standing bar...

- A standing bar sounds good. - You're not invited.

- Let's go with a group of women and drink a bit? - Okay.

I'm really sorry about today.

I apologize.

It's nothing.

I don't care what other women think.

See, about that side of you...

Anyway, shall we toast?

Ja~ cheers~

Cheers~

Ah~ It goes down well.

Every time something bad happens at work, I de-stress here then go home.

I don't want to take my problems home.

You have it good, Noda-san.

Because you're a regular employee, you're protected.

Don't say things like that.

- Anyways, you don't say it in the company... - It's okay, it's okay.

It's true.

Others must think we have it easy.

In our time,

women can't be established as regular employees,

and we think we have to protect ourselves.

Mm...but...

Tachibana-san sincerely stood up for you.

Not really.

In fact I don't really like Tachibana-san.

It's only that

he's the only one who protected me in our department,

so I just wanted to thank him somehow.

Is that really all?

I know that dispatch employees are seen as being easy.

but it's not too seriously painful.

You mean, me?

One more, please.

But...

You shouldn't do this with someone you don't really like.

You might say it's no big deal,

but your heart is going to be worn down.

Welcome.

I'm sorry.

You said this place was off-limits to men,

but Tachibana-san said he had to tell Saotome-san something.

What is it?

I...

I didn't stand up for you in return for your gratitude.

All I did was tell the truth.

I'm not looking for any gratitude.

Then, Tachibana-san, do you really want to date me seriously?

You don't have that sort of desire, do you?

See, I told you.

Everyone thinks dispatch employees can be just used and thrown away.

It's true that I take women lightly,

but, after seeing this person, I can't leave her alone.

I'll take her and go.

All right.

Then, shall we drink?

- After this I have shamisen. - Shamisen?

You're drinking too much.

Wait, what's up with things like shamisen...

Leave me alone.

Even if I quit the company, there'll be another dispatch employee.

Work isn't something you do in a place.

What are you trying to say?

There are people who really do worry about you.

In return for their feelings,

it isn't bad to work here, is it?

What are you looking at?

Everyone...

...likes to preach.

You're not cute at all.

What's that?

Somehow, it seems to have become a date.

What are you talking about?

Kurosawa-kun,

you have a girlfriend, right?

Yes.

I knew it.

No, no, of course.

But, since I've become so busy after entering the company,

I haven't seen her.

That's not good.

And she doesn't call me either.

I got dumped.

Mm~ so that's how it is.

So you asked me out 'cause you're lonely?

No, it's not like that...

First, a beer...

- No! It's ten years too early for you to drink here. - Yes.

- Boss, thanks for the meal. - Okay.

Ow~

I'm sorry -- making you take me home.

No, it's okay.

Does your leg still hurt?

Mm a little.

I see...

Then is Sunday bad?

Are you still saying that?

No, no.

This is definitely God talking.

He's saying you and I don't match at all, so give up the date idea.

He's an infuriating God.

Understand?

Call your girlfriend, and things will work out.

Why do I have to hear that from you, Anego?

As a senpai in life...

No.

For her sake, it's best I don't call.

- Why? - Just...

When girls graduate,

it seems they think about marriage.

I have no desire to be pinned down.

Mm~

Then, I'll take you to your room.

No, it's okay.

Then, I'll leave it to you, driver.

Bye-bye.

If something troublesome happens, let me know.

Good night.

Doesn't want to be pinned down in marriage.

There are no new messages.

It's true...

There's a detailed background of him too.

and look, he's an amazing person.

All right.

Excuse me...

Wow~ a face with no impact.

In this case I can afford to ignore his age or face, can he?

Right?

Saito-san, Saito-san...

Education: Tokyo University Law School Work Experience: Ministry of International Trade and Industry

Wow~ amazing!

He's amazing.

But,

what do I do?

I don't like him.

Yes, hello?

It's me.

Eriko.

What is it this time?

It seems, by calling you at work,

I've made you angry, Naoko-san.

I don't know what to do...

Anyways, I came out to apologize to you.

Eh?

Where are you?

I meant to go to your house,

but I got lost,

so I'm at the park.

The one with a big pond.

Todoroki Park?

What about your daughter?

I put her to sleep first, so it's okay.

What is it

I should do...

What should I do

to get your forgiveness, Naoko-san?

Anyway, I understand.

I'll come now, so wait there,

okay?

So, I constantly underwent therapy.

Aiya~

It hurts~

That guy, that guy...

Hello? It's me.

You're still in the area, right?

I could use your help...

Escuse me, I'm sorry,

- but could you hurry to Todoroki Park? - Yes.

Sawaki-san

All right.

Yes?

Hello? It's Noda Naoko.

I apologize for last time.

- Actually, your wife went to the park near my house. - Eh?

It's my fault. I treated her badly on the phone earlier today.

It's not your fault.

I always worry that something like this will happen.

I ashamed about this but Eriko is unable to keep a proper distance away from other people.

I apologize for inconveniencing you.

I understand.

I'll come right away.

What happened?

Eriko-san.

Eriko-san?

It's true...

- Naoko-san came. - Yes.

- Is your leg okay? - I'm all right, I'm all right

Eriko-san, I was really worried.

- Of course Naoko-san would've been upset. - Eh?

I heard from Kurosawa-san.

To put such an important memo into the fridge with the cheesecake...

I'm sorry for being so clumsy.

Sawaki-san, I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

Before, I told you

that you should stop meddling in other people's business,

but, in the end,

I ended up inconveniencing you with Eriko's problems.

I'm really sorry.

No, I...

Eriko.

Why, you too, dear?

Noda-san called me. I was worried.

Ah! Is that so?

I've created such a disturbance.

How embarrassing.

Kurosawa-san, right?

Yes.

I'm really sorry.

I'll repay you later.

What if we invited them to our house later?

Okay. Let's go.

Sorry.

Then, good night.

Sorry.

Drive safely.

Excuse us.

Sorry.

There's nothing to worry about.

Don't they love each other?

I suppose.

- Kurosawa-kun? - Yes?

This is all I am, but I'll leave it to you.

Eh?

On Sunday,

please go on a date with me.

Okay~

Going on a date with a younger boy in broad daylight...

What should I wear?

I don't know.

This~

Too loud.

Too cute.

Too revealing.

It's not a party.

Mm~ let's wear this.

Okay...

- Sorry I made you wait. - Hello.

This feels completely different from work.

What feeling?

Really?

What feeling? It's not like this?

Is that so?

It doesn't seem like that to me.

Then, let's go?

Mm.

It took me hours to pick this outfit...

Where are we going today?

I reserved an Italian restaurant for noon.

Ah~ reservation?

I can't say, "I got up at six to make a bento..."

Do you not feel like it?

No, no, Italian's good.

Uhm...do you want to see this after lunch?

Mm~ reserved seats - sounds good.

I can't say, "I saw that movie by myself last week."

I wondered where we'd go, but that's impressive.

The truth is, I asked Tachibana-san.

He gave me a lot of advice on where older women go for dates.

I can't say, "Just think on your own."

- Really? - Yes.

Are lunch and a movie good?

I can't say, "Your formal tone is weird."

Mm of course.

My expectations were too much?

Ah, let me take your bag.

No, it's okay.

- It looks heavy. - No, it's okay.

It's really okay.

Sorry, I'm nervous for some reason.

Just a second, please.

Hello?

A game?

Today's no good.

Sorry.

I just said I can't go.

Mm.

Then I'm hanging up.

I'm sorry.

He's one of the juniors on my rugby team.

Rugby?

It doesn't match you, but you actually play.

Wait, a game?

No, no, it's okay. Let's go.

But, isn't it that they're short a member? Go.

What are you saying?

I can see the movie alone and go home. It's okay.

Don't worry.

Come with me, please.

What is it?

Do your best!

Kurosawa-senpai, you came.

Mm.

This is Noda Naoko, a company senpai.

I'm Noda Naoko, ten years his senpai. Nice to meet you all.

I intentionally stopped my date and came here,

So be grateful.

This lunch is so good~

Sorry. The date's ruined.

No problem, and I'm glad this didn't go to waste

Wow~ amazing!

That must be good.

I made a lot, so everyone please have some.

Please wear this.

- Hey! - Hey!

Who is it? Who?

Eh?

Kurosawa-kun!

Manager! Water!

Manager?

Me?

Excuse me...

Pour it on his head, please.

Eh?

More!

Yes...

Ah~ my head's cleared.

That was scary.

Kurosawa-kun, do your best!

Run, run!

Oh~

Kurosawa-kun, you played hard.

You were really spectacular.

You worked hard, too, Manager.

No~ don't say that.

Nevertheless, this water is really good.

What's in it?

It's just tap water.

Liar~ It revived you when you were unconscious.

It becomes magical water only during rugby.

Oh~ Thanks.

It's true.

But, the magic is released.

Ah~

Kurosawa-senpai.

we're going to the usual bar to celebrate.

Ah!

Bring your girlfriend, too.

Okay, okay.

You played hard today.

Anego, next time I'll take you on a proper date, so is a standing bar okay for tonight?

No.

Playtime is already over.

You see, I...

Actually...

I'm going on a marriage date.

- A marriage date? - Mm.

After meeting him, if he's not a strange person, I'm thinking of accepting the marriage proposal.

As my last act of being single,

I wanted to go on a date with you for fun since we don't match at all.

My make-up is coming off...

I'll go.

Good-bye.

Anego...

Thank you.

It was the best date I ever had.

Ah!

Tell everyone to take care for me.

Then, I'll see you later.

Thank you.

It's nothing.

I saw her make coffee for a female today for the first time.

It seems she's re-examined herself somewhat.

Who knows?

Senpai, you take care of others perfectly.

Next time time will be perfect.

I'll turn things around with one act!

Just watch.

Eh? What's that supposed to mean?

You don't need to know.

Yes. All done.

- Thank you for your hard work. - Thank you for your hard work.

Did you mean what you said yesterday?

Mm?

The talk of accepting this marriage proposal.

You meant that you would if you liked the other party, right?

I'll show you I like him.

Anego,

your lunch was really good.

Then, good luck on the marriage date.

Mm.

Later.