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Naoko-san.

What's wrong?

Did Eriko call you?

Eriko-san?

No. Did something happen to Eriko-san?

She disappeared

after leaving Makoto with her babysitter.

I searched everywhere

but couldn't find her.

I thought she might have come to you, so I came to look.

She might have called my cell phone,

I had my phone off the whole time.

Just a second, please.

I'm sorry.

Hello?

I'm a little busy, so I'll talk to you later.

Wait, please.

I'm with Eriko-san right now.

A housewife wants to break free sometimes too.

I'm going to have fun tonight.

Good, good, cheers!

Eriko-san, phone.

Hello, Naoko?

I saw Naoko sitting outside the company,

so I brought her.

She said she wants to meet you, so come.

That's the reason ...

Quick, let me talk to her.

Eriko-san.

I'm not going home tonight.

Naoko-san, hurry and come, too.

I'll wait. Then~

He ... Hello?

She hung up.

I apologize. It seems Eriko-san is out drinking with our company employees.

She says she won't go home tonight.

Are you okay?

Her bag -- her bag.

What's this? Is she asleep?

She just drank a pitcher.

Eriko-san, we're here.

I'm not going home tonight.

This is Naoko-san's house.

Will you come in and put her on the bed?

Yes.

Hello? This is Noda.

Eriko-san's here now.

It's late, so I'll just keep her here tonight.

It's fine - it's fine. Yes. Excuse me.

Anego.

Did your arranged marriage date go well?

Thanks. You can go now.

Excuse me.

So, this is Naoko-san's room.

Are you awake, Eriko-san?

Good morning~

I made coffee.

I borrowed that umbrella when Sawaki-san dropped me off last time.

Really?

Would you please return it for me?

Sorry~

I'm sorry for inconveniencing you last night.

I'll make breakfast,

so can I use whatever's in the fridge?

- I'm eating. - Yes.

It's good~

You really are a housewife.

What a surprise.

By the way, what's wrong?

Did you and your husband fight?

I've been wanting to discuss something with you.

What?

I think my husband's having another affair.

Are you sure?

If he keeps having affairs,

I don't want to interrogate him anymore.

But he definitely has a woman.

I see ...

I'm sorry. Your wedding's approaching, too,

saying things like this ...

About my engagement ... things didn't work out.

Why not?

There was nothing there to begin with.

At any rate, it's troubling too, right?

No wonder Eriko-san wants to drink till she's passed out.

As I thought, it's good to consult with Naoko-san.

Marriage is a barren thing.

Even Eriko-san, who has all a woman's happiness in her hand,

is by no means happy.

Noda Naoko, 32 years old.

My last desperately arrranged marriage failed,

and I've waken up at last.

There is no knight on horse in shining armor,

At this point, you must climb the horse yourself

and, at any rate, only move forward.

By the way, when star Jeanne Moreau was asked

at a press conference,

"What expectations do you have from men?"

"Honor? Intellect? Wealth?"

She answered,

"I have all these things."

Men only need to look pretty by my side.

That is enough."

To break free (from men) to that extent, women can also be cool.

I want to say it~

(episode 06's finally out!)

a n e g o

English translation: KanJi Additional translations: yeulih

Korean subs/timing provided by tianj

Good morning.

Episode 06: Sweet Lifestyle

Everyone, what happened?

When's your wedding?

- Wedding?! - When will it be?

You've made the final decision.

I saw you last night.

The two of you went into a hotel.

Congratulations.

Yes ...

Noda-san, your mother's waiting at the reception area.

Could it be to discuss about the bridal wear?

Noda-kun! Forget about work!

Hurry and go!

Nao-chan! Trouble!

The go-between just called.

I couldn't just sit still,

so I ran over.

Don't be so loud. Come this way.

About Saito-san --

he was preposterous.

He's already got a woman he dated since long ago.

She's divorced with a child,

and they suddenly got engaged.

Nao-chan, you're not very surprised?

I'm all right.

I'm sorry, Mum.

What are you talking about?

You should be the one who's shocked the most.

You're almost 33,

and this was your last chance.

I guess.

Mum, I have to go. Sorry.

Nao-chan, you see, Mum's ...

Mum can't sleep thinking about your situation.

You have a good personality,

and you're also capable.

I didn't think it would be this bad. You really have no luck.

Mum, don't cry here.

She's here, she's here.

It's so quiet here for some reason.

Is it?

Director, I'll go to the Sales Review Department.

Okay.

It's tiring, Chief.

Noda-kun has a lot of paid vacation days.

How about we let her rest for now?

Everyone else can't take it at this rate.

Everyone is so mean! Treating Naoko-san like this ...

No one dares to bring the topic up.

To still be a failure at that age ...

It's over.

Anego, you're still here?

I'm still here; I'll be here all the way

until retirement.

I forgot to get the Director's stamp.

Please.

That's right. The stamp~

This time I've disturbed everyone.

Everyone must know already,

this arranged marriage failed.

But I won't take my vacation days,

so everyone please don't worry

and work as usual, over.

Excuse me.

Director, what is it?

- Sit. - Yes.

I'm not saying this because of the way things turned out.

Okay ...

Someone with Noda-kun's superior talent

to quit because of marriage ... I really thought it was regrettable.

Keep strong.

Director, you don't have to comfort me.

No, no.

You know the transfer exam for sougoushoku is next week, right? (sougoushoku: managerial career track)

Would you like to try?

If you pass,

you could do work that's much more challenging.

Just a minute.

It's okay. Noda-kun's reputation in the firm's good, too.

You'll pass. I'm sure.

It seems a bit serious.

In other words, a sex change?

Sex change?

You're overreacting.

Let's go eat.

Chief, excuse me.

This kind of career woman in the sougoushoku,

works shoulder to shoulder with men,

eventually she stops being like a woman,

so this is called a "sex change."

So that's how it is ...

Then Anego taking the exam means ...

Besides that, I haven't received this month's rent yet.

Can you wait till this month's pay day?

You kept saying you had nowhere to live 'cause your parents transferred,

so I let you stay with me.

Tonight's okay, right?

So, Saotome-san's coming ...

I'll wait till pay day for the rent.

So it's like this.

Shall we go eat?

- Makoto. - Mum.

Makoto, I'm sorry about yesterday.

I thought you went somewhere.

Sorry, sorry.

Sawaki-san.

Yes.

You'll attend the board election today, right?

Yes.

Yamane-san.

Suzuki-san.

Sawaki-san.

Sawaki-san.

Kishida-san.

Sawaki-san.

Sawaki-san.

That's all.

Sawaki-san is the new head of the Sunflower Class.

I'll leave it to you, Sawaki-san.

This is the kindergarten's last year, so the head will have a lot of work,

but I ask that the other mothers will work in cooperation.

Do your best, Sawaki-san.

Yes.

Eriko worked hard

and was a very serious child.

I was with her in the Foodstuffs Department,

and she was adored by the boss, too.

But, she didn't seem to be welcomed amng her peers.

Mm. She didn't have any friends.

They said she only had eyes on advancement.,

Eventually the female employees in the company

began to torment her.

It was a bit sad.

Ah, now that I tihnk about it,

I saw her crying in the bathroom once.

But she married and retired soon.

Did something happen with Eriko?

Nothing, she just discussed some things with me .

Senpai, are you playing the older sister role again?

Besides that, what are you going to do about the sougoushoku?

No no~

I never thought of testing for the sougoushoku.

It's impossible to pass, so I don't want to try.

And I'm not some kind of careeer woman.

Naoko! Take the test!

I took it once three years ago but didn't make it.

I'll never forget the dissatisfaction then.

Kazuko performed well and went to the end,

but the director didn't recommend you.

A boss who can never acknowledge women - he's the worst!

I'm still working under that guy.

So I hope Naoko will take it.

You'll regret it if you don't take this opportunity.

But, if Naoko-san's not around ...

I ... no ...

- Senpai. - Mm?

If you're going to change sexes, considering your age,

this is your final opportunity.

Katou, you too, if you made the sougoushoku,

you could advance.

Talk to the Director, and take the exam.

I don't want to.

Why?

I don't want to become only a woman who

rises in the world through her boss lover's recommendation.

You always are conscientious at strange places; it's disadvantageous, right?

I don't want to hear that from you, Senpai.

I'm home.

Welcome home, Honey. Today, I ...

I was worried yesterday.

You could at least tell me if you're going to go out and drink.

I'm sorry.

Eriko, did you go to the hospital?

The doctor said you should go

for therapy at least once a month.

How about you go tomorrow?

I ...

What?

I still have work to do.

I ate already.

Makoto, do you want to go play with Mum somewhere tomorrow?

At kindergarten?

Let's be absent, and go to the amusement park?

Hooray~!

What do to~ It's English and societal common sense.

I didn't think I'd be studying at this age.

Study ... study ...

I don't like to study, but ...

Hello?

I'm sorry for calling so late. It's Noda.

Eriko inconvenienced you last night.

It's nothing. Did Eriko-san return home?

Yes.

Then that's a relief.

I'm sorry I couldn't return

the umbrella I borrowed from you last time.

By the way, did you get to talk to Eriko-san?

Eh?

It may be intrusive ...

But it seems she has something on her mind,

so I was concerned.

Naoko-san, I can't burden you anymore

with our husband and wife issues.

It's not a burden. But ...

We'll work to resolve it

on our own.

I see. Yes. I apologize.

Then, excuse me.

Yes. Yes. Yes!

It's not something I should pry into.

So don't have an affair.

Who is it?

Noda-san, you have a delivery.

Yes.

Yes~

What's this?!

I'm sorry for deceiving you.

What are you doing?!

Anego, you're so careless.

What if it had been someone suspicious?

Wait!

You're the suspicious one!

Hurry up, and leave!

Please!

Let me stay tonight!

I have nowhere to go.

My parents were transferred so their house was vacated,

Saotome-san's staying over at Tachibana-san's place, so I was kicked out.

It's before payday, I don't have any money, so please!

Liar! I really hate this kind of thing.

Don't presume about something which happened once!

I understand! I'll make sure there's none of that.

None? Why? What, not why?

I understand. I'll sleep on the sofa,

- So, Anego, you sleep here. I won't take one step pass the boundary. - What's with this?

Good night.

That's what I call "presumptuous"!

I can't sleep ...

What is that kid doing?

What ... he sleeps fine.

He looks stupid.

Not good, my sleepiness just now shows up.

I'll sleep.

No good, my brain is completely aging.

What was "symptoms of aging"?

Symptoms of aging.

You surprised me! What?

"Symptoms of aging" is "symptoms of aging."

Symptoms of aging.

Impressive ...

Hey, translate this, too.

Good morning.

Yeah.

Due to the appearance of high volume consumption, the age of high volume goods productoon is over.

Impressive~ impressive.

Ah, that's right. You finished the employment exam recently.

So should I be your private tutor?

Why?

Because, the sougoushoku exam is next week.

- Good morning. - Good morning.

- Good morning, Director. - Ah, hello.

About that talk ...

I'll take the challenge.

Please regard me kindly.

Really? You've decided to try?

You have one week,

so work hard.

Yes.

This and this ...

Still have a week.

Got to try my hardest.

If she passes the sougoushoku exam,

Naoko-san will become a person far away from us, right?

If I think about how there'll be no one to watch over us,

I feel lonely.

Kurosawa-san, what do you think?

Not much. It's her life, and I think it'll be good for her.

And, if that kind of person is the boss,

wouldn't the women and their jobs be happier?

Kurosawa-san, you're so young but so deep.

That's my coffee.

If it's okay, do you want to go get a drink at the standing bar today?

- I'm sorry. Today's ... - I see.

Sorry, she said she's coming today, too.

She'll be going back today, but

eat something outside and come back.

Sorry. I'll take this.

Ah~ just as I wanted to drink coffee.

That's my coffee!

What're you getting so worked up for over a cup of coffee?

Such a small man.

Hey, I'll make dinner tonight,

so will you teach me?

Eh?

Just until the exam, please?

Okay? Teacher.

The contents of unifying managenent are the four below ...

Yes, it's open.

Excuse me.

What's the luggage?

Yes, Touzai Corporate Planning and Strategies Division.

Yes, I understand.

- Kurosawa. - Yes?

Come here for a second.

I'll leave today to you, too.

Okay.

Anego, phone.

Phone.

Naoko-san.

I support you. Try your best on the exam.

Thank you.

Because of what Kurosawa-san's said,

I started to think this way from the bottom of my heart.

Really?

I want to discuss something about Kurosawa-san with you.

Discuss?

Is it okay if I come to your house now?

That's a bit ...

I won't disturb your studies.

I'll just drop off some refreshments and go.

Though I'm saying this, I'm already here.

But I'm not home right now. I'm out.

I'm not home.

Naoko-san, where are you now?

Who are you?

I'm Noda Naoko's mum.

Hello?

I'm Naoko-san's junior, Hasegawa.

Naoko-san's not home right now.

Then, come inside and wait.

It won't open. That's weird.

Hello? Naoko-san?

I'm with your mum right now,

and the key doesn't work.

I installed another lock for protection.

Lock-picking, you know. It's been dangerous recently.

Hello, Nao-chan?

It's Mum. I'll come back later, so explain to me, okay?

That's weird.

That was scary.

What a relief. Installing another lock ...

[I'll leave the house for a while.

Please don't worry.

Eriko]

Anego, shall we take a break and go for a walk?

Okay!

I wonder how Eriko-san's doing?

They said they'd solve their couple problems on their own.

Really?

Ah, right.

EU's headquarters is at which of the following ...

Wait! You said this was a break!

No matter what I want you to pass.

Why?

To work under the sougoushoku Anego, I think it will be interesting.

From 10, you have a meeting for the Energy Department's new project.

From 01, you have the COU's sales section manager visit.

Director, do you just want to forget this

and go to the Southern Island?

This is my congratulations for your promotion.

To the Southern Island?

But, I'm busy.

[She daydreams a lot.] Hello?

Are you willing to do this?

A subordinate who is of no use like Kurosawa,

I don't need.

Really?

Then I'll start.

Okay.

Then continuing with the last question ...

1: Birmingham,

[It's also refreshing and good like this.] 2: Paris, 3: Stockholm, 4: Brussels

[Will I get kicked out once the exam is over?] 4 - Brussels.

[If we're together, our feelings will rise.]

Hey,

what should we have for dinner tonight?

Anything's good,

'cause your cooking's good, Naoko-san.

[When did he start calling me "Naoko-san!"]

Not "Naoko-san". "Anego."

[You don't need to restate it!] You don't need to restate it!

[Oh no! My thoughts slipped out of my mouth!]

Next question. Say it quickly.

[... This is also the beginning of aging.]

[At this rate, can I continue to stay?] The B of the 4 countries with fast-growing economies hereafter is ...

[If I make sougoushoku, does he intend to become my himo?] (himo = pimp)

[That would be ... living together?]

[This guy, my pretty man?]

[That is, I'm a Jeanne Moreau.]

[... living together ...]

[... Jeanne Moreau ...]

[... No! I've fallen into daydream, too!]

At any rate, we're not progressing with studying.

Should we go?

Okay.

So, it's finally here.

I've done all I can, so ...

Yes.

- Kurosawa-kun. - Yes?

Thank you very much.

Noda-kun, congratulations!

You cleared the exam.

Really?

Next is the board interview.

It's at the 2nd meeting room on the 10th floor at 01.

Don't be nervous.

If you just act like the usual Noda-kun.

You'll be fine.

Yes! Thank you.

- Try your best. - I will.

Naoko-san, you're amazing.

Being a regular employee must be nice.

Saotome-san, that again.

I prefer not a career, but marriage.

Hey, aren't you pressured?

You'll really be caught.

Congratulations!

From: Kurosawa Akihiko.

Excuse me.

I'm Noda Naoko from the Corporate Planning Strategies Division.

Please, sit, Noda-san.

Yes, excuse me.

Then, first:

the meaning of our company's existence, and the meaning due to being a international person.

Let us hear Noda Naoko-san's opinion.

That ... kind of quesiton be will asked ...

Please answer.

- Eeto ... - Don't say, "Eeto ..."

Yes.

I can't. I'm nervous.

Just a second.

Hello?

Makoto ... Makoto's disappeared.

Eriko-san, calm down. Where are you calling from?

At the Seresutein Hotel.

I searched inside the hotel,

but she isn't here.

Naoko-san, what do I do?

Please help me.

Calm down first.

I'll come, so ...

- Senpai. - What's going on?

Makoto's disappeared.

Eriko-san's panicking, and I can't just leave her.

There's 20 minutes till the interview.

You tried so hard,

and you're just going to give it all up?

Hello, Eriko-san?

I'm sorry, but I can't leave the office.

I see ...

I'm sorry for disturbing you at working.

Did you contact Sawaki-san?

I'm sorry. It's okay.

I'll look more on my own.

Excuse me.

Hello? Eriko-san.

You can't.

Please just think of the interview for now.

Excuse me.

Kazuko, you took the exam, too?

I just couldn't give up.

I'm nervous.

Can I ask you something?

About Eriko-san ...

Mm? At a time like this?

Why does she only lean on me?

I can't figure it out ...

That is, you don't remember?

When Eriko was crying in the bathroom,

you spoke to her, right?

Foodstuff 2nd Department, Suzuki-san?

You've done really well.

You're strong.

A weak child,

will cry on the spot, before everyone who's looking,

but you held your tears all the way

from the Foodstuff 2nd department to here.

At a company, there are all sorts of people,

although there's also times when you want to cry,

you have to praise yourself who is doing your best.

Right?

If you're okay with it,

you can come to me anytime you want to discuss something.

There are countess female employees

who you helped like this, and drew courage from you, Naoko.

I think someone like you

should be in a managerial position,

so, you must pass. Both of us.

What's wrong?

I can't just leave her.

Naoko, where are you going? It's almost your turn!

Director, I'm sorry.

Noda-kun! What're you doing?

I'm sorry. I won't take the interview.

Noda-kun, where did she go?

She actually went?

Eriko-san.

Naoko-san.

You couldn't find her yet?

Did you contact the police?

No.

Sawaki-san?

It's okay; it's okay. Calm down.

We'll find her.

It's Noda-san on line 02.

Yes.

Hello, it's Noda.

Makoto's disappeared.

Makoto!

Makoto.

Dad!

- Did you come to Dad's office? - Mm.

You shouldn't worry Mum, you know.

Hello?

You found her?

Really? I understand. Thank you.

It's okay now.

Makoto-chan's at Sawaki-san's office.

She went because she could see

Sawaki-san's office from the hotel.

Makoto.

I apologize.

Noda isn't here because

of an unexpected situation.

Who is it? Come in.

Excuse me.

What are you doing?

Please.

Couldn't you allow Noda-san to have the interview another time?

Noda-san has an Something unexpected came up, so it couldn't be helped.

What situation?

Noda-san's paternal great-grandmother had a serious heart atttack.

That's right. So Noda-san is going to the hospital.

A 32-year-old female employee's great-grandmother?

Shouldn't she have already passed away?

That's because ... Noda-san's family is a very long-lived family ...

That's enough.

I ...

Isn't it be best if you brought out your mutual, real intentions?

And, you, too, Eriko-san, don't hold back and say what you want.

Sawaki-san,

Allow me to say just this.

Please break up now with the woman you're having an affair with.

If you do that, everything will be resolved.

Right? Eriko-san?

Naoko-san, I sincerely apologize.

"I sincerely apologize."

Say that to Eriko-san from the bottom of your heart.

I wanted to become someone like Naoko-san.

Since I was at the office,

I looked up to you.

I got courage from you,

but I can't become like you.

What are you talking about?

Look at me, my arranged marriage failed ...

I also wanted to be a help to you during your arranged marriage ...

but in the end it was fruitless.

Eriko-san, you have to be so concerned.

You're just a little tired.

I'm really sorry about today.

I'm not that worried.

Me too, and Kurosawa-san too, right?

Yes.

So you say ... they barged into the interview room

and they made up some incredibly stupid excuses.

They said your great-grandmother was seriously ill.

You're really something ...

Hasegawa-san is the impressive one.

Let's forget this story.

What? What story?

You must be happy to have such good juniors.

To all the stupid juniors

and idiotic me.

Cheers!

Please hear my selfishness.

Let me take Makoto and stay with my parents for a while.

Eriko.

Tachibana> Don't come to my house tonight.

Saotome> Why? (._.) You're so cold. (ToT)

Tachibana> Shouldn't we keep a little distance?

- Noda-kun. - Yes.

I'll bow my head one more time,

and negotiate to see if the interview can be redone.

I'll go tell to Human Affairs Department first.

Thank you. But, Director.

It's okay.

Noda-kun.

It's impossible for me to be sougoushoku.

Unless I am reborn and correct this stupid personality of mine,

it will be useless. I finally understand.

You don't have to be so pessimistic.

A capable person like you buried in clerical work,

I think it's a waste also.

Thank you for the words, but, Director.

In a company, there are active employees

who move money in hundreds of millions,

but in the shadow there are those who arrange data, make copies

quietly doing clerical work.

I can't say it properly,

but I think a company is made up of these people together.

I think it's good

to have quietly done clerical work these ten years.

In fact, I'm proud of my work.

I'm not becoming a president

or earning a higher salary,

but I'm looking over my juniors

and working hard with them, bit by bit.

I like this kind of workplace the best.

Noda-san.

Naoko-senpai.

I'll stay like this till retirement and be an interfering obasan

at this company,

so please regard me kindly.

I understand. Likewise.

Yes.

Noda-san.

What's wrong, Saotome-san?

Sit.

What's wrong?

I don't know.

I think I'm going to be dumped by Tachibana-san.

I understand. Use this.

You can say anything. Just a second ...

Hello?

Hello, it's Sawaki.

Yes.

Naoko-san,

Can you give me some of your time today?

Yes. I understand.

If it becomes like this, I'll listen to anything?

Are you all right?

First, as we drink,

cheers~ I don't think it's possible.

I apologize.

How's Eriko-san?

I dropped her and Makoto off at her family's today.

Why did you do that?

You know that there are times

when Eriko's mental balance breaks down?

Yes, Eriko-san told me a bit.

But that's because

you had an affair in Canada.

With that, I think it's not impossible

for Eriko-san to be hurt.

All responsibility falls on me,

but the solution you suggested

I can't do it.

Are you saying you can't break it off with the girl?

Even if I want to break it off with her,

there is no such woman.

Eriko made up the Canada story.

That's ...

Because she likes you,

she wanted to get your interest

through sympathy.

Just a minute.

Are you trying to say

that Eriko-san's been lying?

Where her her awkwardness and naivety really come from,

I don't understand well.

Why did she become so afraid,

why she feels so inferior.

Honestly ...

No, this is our own relationship problem,

it's something I must solve.

Naoko-san, I've given you much trouble.

I apologize.

No.

Welcome.

Kurosawa-kun.

Good evening.

A beer, please.

No, we were in the middle of an important conversation,

so cancel the beer, please.

It's okay.

Kurosawa-kun, don't concern yourself.

Yes.

Why'd you come?

Eh? Why'd I come?

Aren't we together ...

Noda-san, you've suddenly become very popular.

No, it's not like that.

Don't misunderstand.