Original subtitles

Aiya~~~~

That's enough.

In this world,

there are women who have good luck with men and women who don't.

What's the difference between them?

I've been thinking about that recently.

It's not a matter of luck,

but whether she uses her head or not.

...

How's the looks? How's the personality?

"He's not a bad person,

but he doesn't make my heart flutter in anticipation." The woman who uses this excuse can never be happy.

That kind of resignation ...

doesn't it prove that something's wrong with the head?

That hurts!

A women who gets together with a younger man or an adulterous man and etc has zero possibility for marriage,

Then there's those who think they can steadily achieve happiness with a man.

From that moment,

the woman is able to love

that man,

or convince herself to love him.

Haven't these smart women become happy?

Knowing that, one should immediately

aim to be like these smart women.

That hurts!

Just a second, where is that pressure point?

Hmm? Here.

You

aren't smart.

a n e g o

English translation by KanJi Additional translations by yeulih

Korean subs/timing provided by tianj

(Jin still needs more screen-time, but the story finally becomes more interesting.)

Episode 04: The Terms of Marriage

- Senpai. - Mm?

When is your arranged marriage date?

This Saturday.

- Good luck. - Thanks.

The phone's ringing.

Yes, Corporate Planning and Strategies Division.

- Don't tell anyone. - I know.

- Another meeting? - It's nothing.

I don't think that would be good.

Anego has an arranged marriage date on Saturday.

Wait! Who are you talking to?

It's Sawaki Eriko-san.

Then, we'll invite you over next time.

Sorry to interrupt you while you're working.

Mm~ an arranged marriage date.

She wanted to invite us for dinner on Saturday as an apology for last time.

Hey ...

can you not blabber it out to everyone?

- If this goes well, Noda-kun will soon be leaving to get married. - Eh?

Noda-kun, do your best!

All of us here in the CPSD support you.

So, this isn't a meeting but a proper arranged marriage date?

Is it just for the people directly involved?

- Hey, can you go to your desks and work? - What's going on?

- Noda-senpai's going on a arranged date. - Really?

So she hasn't given up yet.

She's got a fighting spirit.

It's the worst.

Everyone knows now.

There must be no room for failure.

Naoko.

- How many times have you gone on an arranged marriage date? - Eh?

This is my first.

- What? - Eh?

Does the three of you have experience?

So?

What's the man like?

- A Tokyo University elite bureaucract. - Eh?

Unbelievable ...

What I should do? Tell me!

It's impossible to ask the people here.

Although if you want failure stories we can do that.

That's fine, too. Just teach me.

Although it's useless to check for various things ...

- personal compatibility is still important, right? - What?

You go that far for an arranged marriage date?

Of course.

A arranged marriage date means while having dinner you confirm whether you can sleep and have kids with the man.

Since parents and relatives are involved in the eventual interview, your pride will be hurt.

So that's how it is ...

Lis ten.

Don't take an arranged marriage date too seriously.

A marriageable man at this level

probably has another woman somewhere.

That's true.

Senpai, you want to go that far to get married?

Everyone experienced here has said it's like this.

But, that is,

my mum's depending on this.

Ah~!

I forgot!

My mum's supposed to come today.

Then, I'll go first.

Naoko, this is splendid.

You decided well.

Your mother visited several auspicious Shinto shrines,

and gathered match-making charms.

Eh? This many?

Kanda Shrine, Okumitama Shrine ...

- Let me change. - Mm, okay, there's also Hie Shrine.

Nao-chan, you know,

you said before,

- "I'm going to marry for love, so don't worry about me." - Mm.

But,

watching you be so alone,

Definitely,

there were no destined relationships.

So, that's why

this is your last chance.

I want you to seriously, humbly

accept him.

But,

they say it's rare to succeed on a arranged marriage date.

Mum, you shouldn't carry such high expectations.

If you say that you'll be punished.

It's okay, it's okay.

There are so many charms.

Wait, Mum.

Can you take that?

Yes?

Who?

Please come in.

Who?

Who's Sawaki-san?

Sawaki?

There's a message card inside.

Thank you.

Thank you for your hard work.

Such pretty flowers.

This is a small apology for the trouble the other day.

I hope your arranged marriage date goes well.

Sawaki Eriko

Oh my! It's an invitation to the spa.

Before you have the arranged marriage date

you'll be pretty. This is good.

I'm sorry for calling so late.

This is Noda.

Good evening.

Eriko's in the bath with our daughter right now.

Ah, that's right.

I apologize for inconveniencing you last time.

No, there's no need to bring that up ...

Just now I received some wonderful flowers form Eriko,

along with an invitation to the spa,

and I was really surprised.

I don't know what to do.

It's how she feels,

so please just accept it.

Thank you.

Please tell her I'll polish up at the spa and try hard on my arranged marriage date.

Eh? You're going on a blind date?

No, no,

Being 32 years old,

it's really embarrassing.

It's a critical age ...

I'm too late. Ah! No, it's not that I'm too late ...

I'm nervous, no not nervous ...

I'm lagging behind ... What am I saying? It doesn't matter, sorry.

I understand.

I'll tell her you called. Then ...

Dad.

- Dear, you take a bath, too. - Mm.

Just now Naoko-san called to thank you.

Ah, did she?

I heard Naoko-san is going on an arranged marriage date.

So it seems.

- Is the new employees' training starting today? - Yes.

What do we do in training?

You're no longer a student, so don't ask about everything okay?

Wait.

I told you many times to turn your phone off or put it in silent mode during working hours.

- Yes. - He doesn't get it no matter how many times I say it.

What's wrong?

- My girlfriend dumped me. - Really?

Eh?

- Here. - I can see?

- Yes. - Okay.

Ah!

I'm "Akki."

Is Akki being gentle?

You don't do anything for me or move forward.

I'm not waiting any longer.

Heart. Akanbe.

- You've been dumped because of this? - Yes.

Hey,

be more pushy.

It's bad if you don't do things on your own.

- Talk it over. - It's okay.

I'm not very good at this.

Letting me read your message - what is up with this attitude?

Wait.

What?

How like an adult, having this face that says, "I've had my heart broken."

Of course I'm sad. We dated for two years.

So I'm saying talk it over with her then be sad.

You're so tedious.

What? Puny runt, coward!

Be quiet, beetle.

Stupid.

- The person who calls others "stupid stupid stupid" is stupid himself! - You're the stupid one!-

- It looks like a lover's quarrel. - Mm.

- We'll never fight, right? - Of course.

Actually, you just dislike being hurt.

Naoko-san, you don't have to say that much.

Kurosawa-san is a poor thing.

Have you been dumped by your girlfriend of two years?

It must be hard.

The puny runt is suddenly rising in popularity.

Puny idiot.

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

Anego, thanks for your work.

I'm going for training.

You're too loud, puny idiot.

Anego.

Good luck on your arranged marriage tomorrow, Anego!

Can you not announce that to the world over and over again?

Puny idiot.

You're full of stress, customer.

You know?

Tomorrow's an important day, so please do something for me.

I recommend a full body aromatherapy to deal with stress.

- Naoko-san. - Eriko-san?

Naoko-san,

the truth is, my husband and I met through an arranged marriage date.

Really?

We were introduced at the golfing range through a mutual friend.

At that time, intuitively,

I thought, "I will marry him."

Hey, hey,

when you met there were sparks flying right?

Like you were struck by lightning?

- Naoko-san, you're quite a romantic. - Eh?

I didn't feel any sparks, nor was I "struck by lightning."

Then, what is intuition?

Since marriage is a lifelong contract, you need to make an objective decision right?

If your heart is jumping excitedly, then you won't be able to see the other peron's real self.

"If I let this person go,

I'll never be able to meet another guy like him."

My inuition told me I must marry this man.

That sort of intuition?

Oh, is there a woman who doesn't calculate like that?

Besides, even if you entered the Tozai company, you cannot expect a lifetime of security.

It's really hard to stay at the company after you turn forty, right?

- Uhm ... - Mm?

I want to ask something weird.

Before your marriage, you couldn't have assumed your husband would have an affair with a Canadian right?

That was outside of my assumptions,

but, at the time, my husband said he'll quit his work and return to Japan.

I still think my decision was not incorrect.

Thank you.

I learned a lot.

Teach me more in the future.

Of course.

A woman's objective decision and intuition.

A woman's objective decision and intuition.

A woman's objective decision and intuition.

All right~

Let's do this!

Why did you wear something so ordinary?

It would've been good if you'd worn pink or something else.

I have no pink.

When you're done, come home.

Okay.

This way.

It's nice to see you.

I had thought to let these young people meet on their own,

but it wouldn't be good if the introducer was not present.

This is Saito Kyoichi-san, in the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. [He's taller than I expected. o]

It's nice to meet you.

This is Noda Naoko-san, in the Tozai company. [He looks older than he does in his picture. x]

It's nice to meet you.

Naoko-san's an excellent person who does amazing work,

but she's definitely not a career woman,

So, would you quit working upon marriage?

Yes. [He asks that so abruptly. x]

Saito-san, what are your hobbies?

Appreciation of classical music. [We don't match at all. x]

Then, do you go to concerts frequently. [We don't match at all. x]

No.

I listen to records at home. [A nerd. x]

There's a deeper depth of sound in CDs. [A nerd. x]

[But, there's no need to worry about him having an affair. o]

[But, there's no need to worry about him having an affair. o]

Things look very good.

Yes~

Should we leave the rest to them?

I guess we should.

Then, I'll leave it to you.

Naoko,

don't be impolite.

Yes.

Kyoichi-san,

steady there.

Yes.

She said the two of us should take a walk in the garden after this.

I feel that that sort of thing doesn't have much meaning, so shall we talk here?

I see.

That's right. [His laughing face is cute. o]

I was going to order cake. What about you?

Yes. [After five years, chubby, chubby. x]

Saito-san, what kinds of sports do you do?

My exercise is limited to running around on the Parliament's red carpet. [A role with impact. o]

You mean, that Parliament?

Right now we're in the middle of the session,

I'm so busy preparing manuscripts everyday that I don't have the time to eat.

Excuse me, but some shortcake, please.

- Yes. - Thank you. [Geh ~ x]

I'm living alone in a government residence.

Although I was busy today, I was able to go to the barbershop today.

You also hurried to the dry cleaners, is that right?

Yes.

But, how did you know?

Because ...

Here.

How horrible.

I'm sorry. [He seems kind. o]

The tally till now:

The tally till now: [o x]

The tally till now: [oo xx]

The tally till now: [ooo xxx]

The tally till now: [oooo xxxx]

The tally till now: [ooooo xxxxx]

We can diet together after we marry. The tally till now: [ooooo xxxxx]

Is this person okay? [oooooo xxxxx] Bonus.

I'm back.

Nao-chan.

I just got a call from the other party.

He said you were a very excellent woman,

and to please definitely to meet again.

Really?

What do you mean, "Really?"

Wait, Nao-chan,

Yea~

I did well.

Dad, I'm home.

It seems things turned out well.

What do you mean? We only met once.

Nao-chan, be perfect for me.

Perfect?

A nice gentleman like that ...

Nao-chan, so please inform me you'll try dating him.

(note: apparently, Nao's mum used really formal language here.)

"Inform me", what sort of honorific expression is that?

See, she doesn't care and she makes fun of everything.

Make sure to watch your behavior in front of Saito-san.

Wait. The other side said "yes" voluntarily, right?

I haven't said "yes" yet.

Nao-chan~

What, Nao, are you turning him down?

If Nao feels reluctant, there is no choice but to refuse him.

I didn't say I was reluctant, either.

Then, you'll think about it?

Well ...

I'll try seeing him for a bit.

Really?

I'll need to return the call.

Usually, an engagement is decided in three months.

That fast?

What's the point in dragging out a relationship after an arranged marriage date?

Right?

Then, cheers, cheers!

Hello?

This is the Noda household.

Naoko just returned.

Certainly - please consider us kindly.

What?

Marriage is that simple.

If Mum hears you, she'll be mad.

You surprised me.

I heard it.

Your house is really nice.

I tried to contact Kurosawa-san, too, but I couldn't get in touch with him.

He's at a training conference for new employees.

I see.

Honey, Makoto - the meal's ready.

Yes~

Welcome.

Makoto, make sure you greet her.

Hello, Naoko-onesan. (note: Makoto calls Naoko "older sister.")

What a good child. How cute!

- My wife may have forcibly invited you over. - No.

- I'm sorry for making you go through this on your day off. - No, it's okay.

I should be the one apologizing for being so shameless.

Naoko-san - her arranged marriage date was successful.

- So today will be a celebration. - Congratulations.

Such a good child!

Please sit.

Thank you.

Preparing champagne for me, really ...

Eriko wanted to drink, that's all.

I'll take you home when you go.

Thank you.

- Will you bring Dad some water? - Yes.

Then, between us women, cheers!

So it is, cheers!

I'm starting.

Naoko-san, I think you'll probably discuss personal issues on your next date.

No matter what, you can't let him know of the men from your past.

Ah~ what are you saying?

No, it's okay. Eriko-san is my arranged marriage instructor.

- There is technique in this. - Technique?

Then I was caught by that technique?

I didn't use any techniques on you, just love.

Here.

- That's amazing. - Eh?

Eh? Oh, nothing.

Right? It looks good.

Brazil, 35 dollars a ton.

That's a 2 dollar spread.

Australia is 36.50.

35.20?

We have a meeting with the Brazilians in 5 minutes right?

What?

The Brazilians lowered their price?

How about 35.90?

- I'm sorry. - Last 10 minutes.

Eh?

35.70?

Deal.

I'll call you back.

Then, one million tons at 35 dollars and 70 cents a ton.

Deal.

I'll reveal the results of the training game.

Buying Australia's iron ores,

resulting in production of cars for a thousand dollars cheaper,

- the United States. - Yes!

You were at the top.

Good job.

Thank you.

That's all.

There's still things to do tomorrow, so sleep early tonight.

Yes.

Sleep when it's only nine?

There isn't even a dinner party.

Let's toast.

It's such a great family.

Makoto is so cute - I'm so jealous.

I want to marry soon, too.

The other side from the arranged marriage date, what kind of person is he?

He's a really good person.

I used the "o x" method to evaluate him, and there were more "o"s.

He found me to be favorable, too.

Really?

But, an arranged marriage date really progresses quickly.

I can't hesitate or stand still for a moment.

Because when one stands on the starting line, the goal looms forth before the eyes.

I tihnk that I've already started running towards that goal.

Where's the shortcut?

But ...

No, it's okay.

I'll get off here. My house is just over there.

Thank you very much.

Really ...

Then, thank you.

Ah~ it's cold.

Eh? It's starting to rain.

I'll walk you home.

Excuse me.

Naoko-san, why do you use the "o x" method?

That's ...

because Eriko-san told me one needs to make an objective decision.

- Naoko-san, what are your feelings? - Eh?

The truth is, you really don't want to marry him, right?

That's ...

The you who is moving along the track of arranged marriage - somewhere in your heart you marking a big X.

Am I wrong?

Why do I

have to hear something like that from you, Sawaki-san?

I'm sorry.

I've said something offensive again.

That's really offensive.

Especially when you married through an arranged marriage date ...

What's so funny?

No, I'm sorry.

I wonder why I always make you angry.

Then, I'll go now.

Just a minute.

- Take this, please. - No, it's okay.

- Please take it. - It's really okay.

Good night.

Good night ...

I'm home.

Dad's home.

Welcome home. How come you're so wet?

There was a roadblock halfway. It started raining after I dropped Naoko-san off.

I'll get a change of clothes.

Why don't we have another drink?

To celebrate Naoko's new start.

Okay.

So, when you close the deal you think too much.

But you can't allocate the volume of business transactions.

You still have to increase the cash flow.

Shut up!

Who are you guys?

This is Japan.

Use Japanese!

Eh?

What "Eh?" Stupid bastard. Get out ...

Boss, settle their bill!

I can't believe Noda-san went on an arranged marriage date.

Noda-san aims too high. A bureaucrat's wife must be impossible.

Then, does that mean she'll be working until retirement?

I thought we wouldn't have to hear her fuss anymore.

But, for now she might be in a bad temper.

Then everyone, let's try not to bring it up.

Chief, please stop with the excessive concern here.

- Good morning. - Good morning.

Chief, the document is finished.

Noda-san,

please don't despair.

I'm not despairing.

I feel quite good - luckily, it looks like I won't have to fuss on until retirement.

Then, really ...

Yes, really. I've captured a bureaucrat's wife position.

What's so "good" about it?

Anyway, it's good.

Noda-san, you're amazing.

Yes. Congratulations.

I always thought things would work out.

But, it will be lonely here.

You really don't have to say things you don't mean.

Ah, is a woman's happiness really marriage?

Saotome-san doesn't need to get flustered, right?

I'm the one heading towards marriage.

Senpai, don't let your faults become known.

Eh? Faults?

What do you mean by "faults"?

How rude, what faults?!

If you declare this now, you can't get out of it later.

Hey,

why do you always think of such negative things?

Good morning~

Good morning.

- Noda-kun. - Yes?

Can I see you for a moment?

Kurosawa-kun's being held by the police?!

He slipped out of the dorm with two other new employees and got into a fight with some fishermen.

They destroyed a bar's furniture and injured a fisherman.

How did this happen?

The two others ran back to the dorm, and Kurosawa was the only one detained by the police.

Just now I was going and getting him released.

I'm supposed to go, Noda-kun ...

but please this once!

Me?

Mm.

That guy! He's always like this.

Always getting me to do these things.

The train station's just over there.

I'm sorry.

Ah, I hate it.

Excuse me.

I'm from the Tozai company.

I've come to take my coworker, Kurosawa Akihiko-kun.

I apologize for the inconvenience.

Hey~

Someone's here for you.

Anego.

What did you do?

Hurry up.

I'm sorry that my coworker behaved so inappropriately.

We'll repay you for everything that was broken.

I sincerely apologize.

Hurry, you too.

I apologize.

Ah~ hurry up, really!

I apologize that our stupid kid caused so much trouble.

That's enough.

Ugh~ it hurts, it hurts.

Our stupid kid always goes around picking fights.

Being the older sister must be hard.

But your silly brother is cute ...

That really hurts~~

You're hungry, right?

Eat.

Why so silent?

Don't want to talk with me?

I don't know how I should apologize to you.

I'll say something honest ...

Acting violent because you were dumped, you're ruining your life.

It's not like that.

Did your arranged marriage date

go well?

It did.

Really?

I've never heard of someone sneaking out during training, getting into a fight,

and staying the night at the police station.

You don't have any sense of being a Tozai employee.

I apologize.

You're still only under provisional appointment.

Truthfully, you should have been dismissed.

I'm really sorry.

This kid's already deviating from the road to advancement.

You feel sorry for someone who's been in the company only a month.

Next time something happens, he'll be kicked to the ends of the earth.

- Trinidad and Tobago ... - Madagascar ...

That ...

Hey, everyone, do your work.

You go back to work, too.

Excuse me.

From: Satoichi To: Noda Naoko

Subject: Good morning. Thank you for a positive response. Although it's rushed, I want to invite you to dinner tonight if you are free.

What a surprise.

I'm really sorry.

I'll reform and start over once again.

Good.

Thank you for the invitation. I'm looking forward to tonight.

Send.

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

Excuse me,

- Kurosawa-san. - Yes?

We're having a encouragement meeting for you tonight, so please come.

I have to write a self-examination letter.

I'll wait till you're done.

I'm not in a position where I can accept that kind of meeting,

so I apologize. Sorry.

We'll also hold an encouragement meeting tomorrow, so please come.

An encouragement meeting?

We didn't hear.

And the members are?

Kurosawa and I.

Eh? Just you two?

Do as you like.

Ah~! No, no no,

you can't do that.

You can't use office supplies.

Now go to the stationery store and buy report paper and a ball point pen.

Yes.

Senpai, don't do it.

What?

He's still young, so he can start over again as much as possible.

But you're at the turning point in your life, aren't you?

Mm, I know.

What about that?

It's nothing.

What are you saying?

You see, I have a date with Saito-san after this.

- Really? - Really.

In three months, I'll show you a very happy engagement announcement, so don't worry.

- But, Senpai. - Mm?

Happiness isn't something that can be forced.

I'm contradicting what I said before. Sorry.

- When I was doing development assistance work, I often went to Hanoi, and fell in love with Vietnamese food. - Ah~

Naoko-san, have you ever gone there?

Yes, I went five years ago with some female coworkers.

Once I smell Nyukumamu cooking, I feel an irresistable impulse.

Naoko-san, do you not like it? Nyukumamu?

No, I am just remembering what I love about Vietnam.

Then, eat as much as you want.

I'm eating.

An arranged marriage date means while having dinner,

you confirm whether you can sleep and have kids with the man.

Will these things be possible with him?

I couldn't wait.

The matchmaking lady advised me to wait a week before asking for a date,

but, the truth is, I have to go to Calcutta tomorrow for an international conference,

so I really wanted to meet you tonight.

I see.

We're not doing that on a first date, right?

Because, for these things, enthusiasm is still really important.

Naoko-san.

Yes?

I'll make you happy.

Eh?

I'll make you happy now.

Let's make a happy household and have many wonderful children.

Now ... so many ... is ...

Naoko-san.

Yes?

My plane leaves at nine,

so I'll have to excuse myself for tonight.

Eh?

I wanted to take you home, but I have to prepare for my trip.

Then.

Ah~

I'm sorry.

I really enjoyed tonight.

Good night.

Ah~ just a handshake?

Just a handshake ...

Just a handshake at the end of a date.

What kind of a thing is that?

- One more, please. - Yes.

I'm not a foreigner,

nor a politician ...

Besides that,

do I really have no charm?

- One more. - Yes.

Besides that, what I am unsatisfied with?

The store's closed,

and your phone's been ringing constantly since time some ago.

Hello?

It's Kurosawa.

It's been a while.

I've finished writing my self-examination letter,

but where do I leave it?

Ah~ you're done.

Congratulations.

Leave it on the Director's desk.

Great, great ...

You're so great~

Are you drunk?

Where are you now?

Right now?

Where 's here?

Ummm ... Vietnam ...

Noda-san.

Neh?

The store's closed.

Eh?

Besides that, Nao-chan,

didn't you decide to hold onto this marriage proposal?

So hold onto it ... this marrriage proposal.

Since marriage is a lifelong contract, you need to make an objective decision right?

Mm, this is good.

Ah~ it hurts.

Naoko-san, what are your feelings?

The truth is, you really don't want to marry him, right?

Happiness isn't something that can be forced.

Anego~

Ah!

Kurosawa-kun.

Anego!

Anego!

What are you doing here?

Regardless,

I'm just a fool

who can't carry out an arranged marriage satisfactorily.

So that's why you got drunk.

Here.

Another handshake.

Here~

It hurts, Kurosawa-kun.

My hand hurts.

What's wrong, Kurosawa-kun?

Your heart feels like it's going to explode.

I thought something had happened,

so I ran out of the office.

I see.

You came running for me.

Hello ...

Wah!

What did I do?

Hello?

Is this Noda Naoko?

Working at Tozai company.

Yes.

Noda-san,

- you were hugging a younger man on the street last night, right? - Eh?

And, in that state, the two of you took a taxi

and went to your apartment , right?

Who is this?

Who are you?

Someone who's working for a good company

and has an amazing marriage opportunity

but does such a loose thing

can be forgiven?

Good morning.

Anego.

Anego?

Damn lucky woman ......

and what a scary phone call.

But doesn't Jin sleep so cute?

And isn't he such a sentimental, sappy little puppy who has to deal with all the bad things?

LOL, anyway, end spazz attack.

(I swear, I'm really NOT like this all the time ... I'm just ... BORED!)