Original subtitles

You, too.

We were in the middle of an important conversation.

I'm sorry for the interruption.

No.

I'm sorry. You're busy.

It's nothing.

I'll try on my own for peace.

Eriko-san will be back soon, too.

- Thank you. - Yes.

- Then, I'll see you again, Kurosawa-kun. - Yes.

Why is it that everyone leans on you?

Eriko-san only went to her family's,

and Sawaki-san's an adult ...

Stupid.

.

Why are you like that?

Are you jealous? [Jealousy from a junior of ten years? Cute ...]

It's not like that. [Jealousy from a junior of ten years? Cute ...]

Uhm, now that I think about it, when's your birthday?

[Basically, in one week, I'll be eleven years older than you.]

Why're you asking? [Basically, in one week, I'll be eleven years older than you.]

That's ... people usually ask about birthdays.

When's yours, Kurosawa-kun?

I'm a Sheep, March 26. [After more than a half year, I'll be older by eleven years!]

Besides that, you should move back home now.

Uhm, speaking about that ... [Ara? Did the mood turn sour suddenly?]

I called Tachibana-san a while ago,

and it seems Saotome-san came again, so they're fighting. [Well, I bought dinner for two tonight, so it's okay.]

It must be difficult for them, too. [Well, I bought dinner for two tonight, so it's okay.]

{Ara? The mood became good again.]

About what you were saying before ...

to leave by next week. [I don't want to tell him I'm turning 33 next week.]

Eh~ just a minute. [I don't want to tell him I'm turning 33 next week.]

It hurts, these stairs.

[??? I can't tell.]

That is ...

One night ten years ago at twelve,

the date changed, and the phone rang.

There were people who said "happy birthday" and others with love calls.

The situation changes after five years ...

A birthday after 30 years is rather painful.

If possible I don't want words of congratulations, I'd say to leave me alone.

But, if no one gave congratulations, it would be lonely.

At this age the feeling of having nowhere secure, is it only me?

Naoko-san~

Are you still sleeping?

You're going to be late!

"If I were a god, I would put youth at the end of life,"

said the writer Anatole France.

That statement's true.

Hey, if you've used it, close the lid.

Why can't you even put the towel back where it belongs?

How annoying.

I'll be careful from now on.

It's nice to see a young male junior,

It's nice to see a young male junior, but it's not good for my heart.

It's nice to see a young male junior, but it's not good for my heart. by Noda Naoko.

It's nice to see a young male junior, but it's not good for my heart. by Noda Naoko. (in one week, 33 years old.)

a n e g o

translation by: KanJi additional translations: yeulih

Korean subs/timing provided by: tianj

Good morning.

- Good morning. - Good morning. [Episode 07: Sorrow]

Hello, Corporate Planning and Strategies Division.

- Hello, this is Saotome. - Mm.

I'm not feeling well today, so please give me the day off.

What? It's settling day today. Can't you be strong and come?

I can't be strong. I'm sorry.

Wait, hello? Saotome-san?

I think Tachibana-san's going to dump me.

- What? - Really~

Is Kana resting by any chance?

I can't believe it ...

It's like her not to come on the settling day from Hell.

What, there's nothing to do but try hard for Saotome-san.

Let's all work hard.

Yes.

- Director, I'm sorry. Saotome-san's out sick today. - What?

That's bad then ...

What are you looking at?

It's settling day! Work, work!

- I leave this to you. - Yes.

I'm hungry~

What is it?

The calculations aren't correct, Chief.

Where?

- Noda-kun, come here, please. - Yes?

How off is it?

- 36 billion. - That much?!

Move.

It hurts~

I'm sorry.

- All right, you've all worked hard. - Thank you for your hard work.

Everyone, dinner's arrived.

We got beer, too.

There are side dishes*, too. (note: hors d'oeuvres served with alcohol)

My mind's cleared.

Uhm, did Saotome-san catch a cold or something?

You don't know anything.

Recently you guys have been stirring up private issues.

It's so tiring.

Which is it, Tachibana?

Kana is too irresponsible, too.

It's okay.

You guys don't have to take responsibility.

It's not like that.

- These two worked hard today. - Yes.

You just have to be cute.

You don't have to try so hard.

You close your mouth and listen.

We sometimes do overtime and also take responsibility for work.

You only have one year left.

But you shouldn't talk like that, Ando-san, Sasaki-san.

How vexing.

I can only stay for one more year,

so why is it stupid boys like them can stay till retirement?

This ...

I've been made a fool by a contracted employee.

Hey look, Sasaki-san.

Don't cry so easily.

Of course she wants to cry! You guys say such stupid things!

Are the men at the firm so great?

I'm disappointed in this office.

There's nothing but a bunch of jerks who aren't sensitive to someone's heart!

Nakano-san?

Ah! I'm sorry.

What happened to me?

Uhm, I'm not saying everyone's the worst.

I didn't know...

You're impressive when you're mad.

But, from time to time, you have to say what's on your mind,

Nakano-san, Hasegawa-san, too.

Everyone been working hard just the same.

This is when you need to be gentle with the women.

Of course, to change the mood, shall we toast?

Okay, cheers~~

That's it.

Hey.

This can't go on like this.

If I get caught by my juniors, I can't set an example.

What sort of foolish talk is that?

Is it okay with you if everyone finds out?

Not really...

- It has nothing to do with me. - Liar.

At any rate, it's not an affair,

but just that the age difference is significant.

I can just say that I'm living with Noda Naoko-san.

Really?

But, if you really said that,

and I became thought of as a pimp

or were picked on at the office ...

How would you feel about that?

I'll go wash.

I'm the only one who's struggling.

Pathetic~

- Good morning. - Hello.

It's your birthday next week, right?

But you don't have to celebrate for me or anything.

Would you like to go on a trip?

Something like a Osaka dessert trip or Kyoto lesiure trip.

It's inexpensive, too.

Ah~ sounds good.

Ah, but, if I eat too well, I gain weight, so should we go to Kyoto?

Then, take your paid holiday next week and go.

All right! Let's go on an overnight trip, let's go!

- Good morning. - Good morning.

Good morning.

Uhm, Director, I'd like to take at least three days off next week.

- Eh~ are you going on a trip 'cause you have so many vacation days left? - Yes.

- Director, me, too. - What?

Good morning.

Good morning~

- Nakano-san, coffee, please. - Yes.

Chief, it'll be good to be careful what you say.

She might seem calm, but, when she's angry, she's scary.

- She's like an anego junior. - Did something happen?

Did something ...

The male and female employees fought a bit last night.

That's not good.

That's true.

- Is Saotome-san coming to work today? - Not yet.

- Could she be sick again? - Again? How worrisome ...

I don't know.

The atmosphere's bad for some reason.

All right. Just try it however way, Noda-kun.

Just a minute. Again, me ...

Yes.

Tachibana-san, a minute.

There's no use in asking me.

I went home last night,

but she'd already packed and left.

Did I really do something that bad?

She's the one who came and left of her own accord.

It'll be hard for you, too, if she quits the office 'cause it's too hard for her.

Good morning.

Ara? Saotome-san?

What's with this atmosphere?

Did something happen?

- Is that something for you to say? - Is that something for you to say?

Did you just say "you"? ("Omae" is an uncouth way of saying "you.")

Saki-chan ...

You don't have to act so naive anymore.

If you open your heart once, that's how you become.

See, I worried yesterday.

Noda-san, you seem to be misunderstanding something.

I took the Korean exam yesterday.

Hmm?

I can't be a dispatch employee forever,

In hopes of becoming a translator of Korean, I've been studying Korean since a while ago.

I was mad before,

but I thought it wasn't a man who could support me but my own capabilities.

If you work hard, you can get money,

but men run away if you try hard.

I'm 24; I know that much.

Of course I'm to quit if I pass the exam.

So that's how it is ...

- It's a bit awkward to say after treating me to a good lunch, but ... - Mm?

Do you receive some sort of bonus or plus

for helping us juniors out like this?

Never ... no, no.

So, it's good to stop doing this.

I think, maybe,

it's hard to get along with the men at our company

because of you, Noda-san.

Why?

You're called "anego", and, excessively take care of us.

So, if anything happens, everyone comes to "anego" or "Noda-san" and tells you everything.

So the guys act childishly.

The Director, too, and Tachibana-san are like that.

Ah, that's right, and Kurosawa-kun.

Well, if you're doing it 'cause you like it, then that can't be helped.

Why are you like that? Sighing.

At least let me sigh.

It's not like you, anego.

So, saying "anego" ...

It's nothing.

It's useless telling things to a child.

Kurosawa, where are you staying these days?

A girl's house?

Did you start things again with your ex-girlfriend?

No.

A girl at the company?

Well ...

- Who? Our office's Manami? Saki? - No.

What, then Kato-chan?

It's no one like that, I said.

Then, where?

It's not ... anego.

That's obvious.

It's not possible.

What do you mean, anego? It doesn't make sense, right?

It's impossible, impossible.

I'm sorry!

When it really came to that time, I couldn't say the words.

I also thought this was not something that can be said out loud.

It's okay! You don't need to come to say that.

That's right. Tachibana-san and Kana-san said they're no longer living together.

There's no reason to stay here.

Hello?

Hello? It's Sawaki.

Eriko just called me.

She says she's returning next week.

Ah, that's good.

We've inconvenienced you in so many ways, I thought I should let you know.

Noda-san, did you eat already?

Would you like to eat with me?

Yes, I'll come.

There's something I have to return to you, too.

What are you doing?

I felt bad 'cause you always cooked,

so I bought these to cook tonight.

You don't have to worry about things like that.

I'm going out, so pack your stuff and go back.

Leave the key in the mailbox.

I'm sorry for saying we should eat together.

Just thinking of going home alone and eating ...

But Eriko-san is coming back home, so it's fine.

- Be strong. - Yes.

Yes, cheers.

Uhm ...

Today, as a friend,

would you listen to my complaints?

Yes.

Is something the matter?

Everything I do, in the end,

seems to be butting into others' affairs.

I finally see that clearly today.

I'm ...

being called "anego."

The truth is, I'm just timid.

Because I'm afraid of being disliked by others,

so I always try to be a good person,

I think that characteristic is wrong.

Then,

can you let me be a friend of that timid you?

Yes.

Good people are dull.

It's tiring to be a support to others.

Then, why don't you stop?

You've never just let go and leaned on someone, have you?

The truth is, you really want to depend on someone else ...

Yes, that's true.

Then, instead of hiding, you must display that weak side of you.

But, around me are people who will fall without me to depend on.

That's also an excuse you're hiding behind.

Yes.

Naoko-san is someone who wants to destroy her good image?

Yes.

If that's the case, you must destroy it yourself.

What happen afterwards, no one knows.

Certainly ... it may be like this.

I don't know if it'll happen.

Welcome.

Where's Makoto?

I left her with my mum and came.

I see ...

About Makoto ...

I decided to transfer her to Sawarana Kindergarten.

It's a good kindergarten,

and she'll make many friends.

Really?

Eriko.

I'm sorry, but I have to go out.

Let's talk slowly tonight -- just us.

Uhm, the umbrella in the entrance ...

I met Naoko-san last week and brought the umbrella back.

Really? What did she say?

To stay strong. She comforted me.

Then.

I'll come back as soon as I can.

I'm sorry, Eriko-san. You waited, didn't you?

- I made you worry that time. - No.

I'm sorry I couldn't be a support to you.

I kept thinking,

"What could be forcing Eriko-san?"

But I told you that, though.

I don't know if I'll be interfering,

but I wondered if there were another reason besides your husband's affair,

or if there's a reason

you can't tell Sawaki-san or me.

I was a bit concerned ...

Naoko-san?

Did you meet my husband?

No.

Really?

- Uhm, Naoko-san? - Mm.

If you can't trust what I say,

then don't meddle in our couple's affairs anymore.

Please.

- Noda-san. - Mm?

- I've really given up on quitting. - Hmm?

Well ...

The exam results are out.

I didn't make it.

Ah~ I see.

Okay, then shall we go get a drink?

I'm home.

Eriko.

Director, I'll go on my vacation tomorrow.

There's nothing to worry about, so take your time and rest to your heart's content.

Yes, thank you.

- Okay, shall we go? - Mm.

Uhm,

are you going to the same bar?

Can I?

Then,

Come with me for a bit tonight.

Uhm ...

You're coming, right?

Yes.

You can study hard and take the exam again.

Fluency in Korean one-ups the guys?

Why did you break up with Tachibana-san?

- If you live together, it's to a girl's disadvantage. - What?

It's rare for a couple to marry after living together.

Why?

I'm a girl, so I clean, do the laundry, and cook.

Men don't try to adjust their former lifestyles.

Even if you continue to live together, men just want to act like kids.

Even if you continue to live together, women just expect something.

Marriage.

Is it like that?

That's why I told you before, keep a distance.

It's no use telling you this.

But, you do want to stay together, right?

It's not like I've come to dislike her ...

Her sleeping face in the morning,

the figure of her brushing her teeth,

should I say you feel you can't dislike a girl after seeing that?

Eh?

To be with this person

together everyday, you should be happy.

Don't know what the other person thinks, huh?

It may be painful.

She sighed.

What? Did you ever see Kana sigh?

Anyway.

There's no way to run away if she were to become pregnant.

Anyway, marriage is, besides tying the knot, without any other advancement.

I finally understand.

I don't want to have a child yet.

And, particularly, a man who lives in a woman's place is despicable.

But, there are women who can't bear loneliness and accept this situation.

These women are despicable.

- Why are you like that? - Mm?

Could it be?

What are you talking about?

There's no way for a woman about to turn 33

to do something stupid like that.

I didn't say anything yet.

- Shall we go 'cause we have to go early tomorrow? - Yes.

Ah!!

What's wrong? What happened? Are you okay?

- Her back! - What?

You can't go in yet.

- There's someone weird at the entrance. - What?

He was just looking through your mail.

He's here, he's here.

Wait, the "weird" person ...

Dad.

Dad?

What's wrong? So suddenly ...

Your mum told me to give this to you.

Ah~ pickled vegetables. Thank you.

This is a junior from my company, just that ...

- He came to give me the stuff I forgot. - Yes.

You can go now.

Dad, come inside.

No, I'm going.

Wait a minute, Dad.

Dad.

Dad ...

I'm sorry.

I'm really sorry.

Kurosawa-kun, you always apologize.

Uhm, I'll go.

Ah, really?

It's okay, it's okay. I'll do it.

Thank you.

Mm.

Here.

Be careful.

- Have fun on the trip tomorrow. - Mm.

Then~

Bye bye~

- Stay well. - Mm.

The phone.

Hello, Hasegawa?

Is your back okay?

That is ... it started hurting more on the way.

Ah~ Looks like you sprained your back.

Will you be okay without going to the hospital?

That happened to me, but it's best to recover at home.

Don't worry about the trip.

I'll ask someone else, so it's okay.

Mm.

Anyway, take care of yourself.

Mm. I'm hanging up. Mm~

Ah, that's right!

Mm, Kyoto?

Mm. I'm going tomorrow, so could you come with me, Kazuko?

We're taking a paid leave, too, and going to Izumo Taisha for an exorcism.

Yes. An exorcism ...

I didn't pass the exam for the sougoushoku,

and nothing good's been happening these days.

I see. Then, that's okay.

I'm sorry. Bye bye~

What do I do?

Who else?

Ah, that's right!

Ah, but if Kato were to take a break, too, the work would be a disaster.

What do I do?

Who else?

Excuse me.

Come in.

Shoichi.

Mother(-in-law), I came to pick up Eriko.

That is ... Eriko said ...

She doesn't want to meet until her feelings are sorted out.

I'm sorry, but could you just go back today?

- Is Makoto well? - Yes.

I'm sorry. You intentionally came all the way out here ...

- I'll leave it here, Makoto. - Thank you.

I got him to go back.

Really?

It can't be helped.

Dad's cheating on Mum with Mum's friend.

Aht! Hot!

I have three days of paid vacation, so what do I do?

Ah~ itchy.

Are work and a couple hours all I have left?

What should I do?

Naoko-san's birthday.

Yoga.

30 degrees, up high~

- Are you Noda-san? - Yes.

- It's a delivery. - Thank you for your hard work.

- Thank you. - Yes.

Naoko.

Happy birthday.

I hope something good happens this year.

Come home so we can celebrate.

From Mum.

I'm finally 33.

Mm, then ...

- Hey. - Yes.

What should I make for dinner tonight?

Anything's good.

'Cause Naoko-san's cooking is delicious.

Should I just go home?

Ah...!

Naoko-san.

Hello.

Hello.

I called your company, and they said you were on paid vacation.

Ah..!

Here.

This birthday presnt is from Eriko and me.

Oh my, how did you know?

Now that I'm 33, birthdays are a bit embarrassing.

Please take it.

Thank you.

- Then, I'll go. - Uhm ...

If it's okay, would you like to have a cup of tea before you go?

The inside's messy, but if it's not an inconvenience, please come in.

- Then, could you wait just a little? - Yes?

I'll be right back.

Ah, okay ...

All right.

Ah! I should change!

No. That's weird.

Ah~ he's late.

Did he go? What do I do?

Yes.

Yes, I'll open it.

Happy birthday.

How pretty.

- Come, quickly. - Yes.

Happy birthday.

Thank you.

Somehow, being congratulated like this,

although my birthday's a little embarrassing, I feel it's special.

It is a special day.

- Because you're 33rd birthday is your life's only one. - Yes ...

I don't know what the Naoko-san at 20 years old is like,

but I think you're 33-year-old self is much more handsome.

I'll work hard to be like that.

- Please drink the tea. - Yes.

Kyoto.

You're going on a trip?

No, I was going to go with a junior, but we had to cancel.

You mean, Kyoto? Yes.

I graduated from a Kyoto college.

Really?

There's many good kuzukiri (arrowroot noodles) store

and a cheap but delicious motsuyaki (shish kebab) place by my university.

Motsuyaki?

All I had then was time.

I went to all the temples in Kyoto everyday without tiring of them

Of course, they were the ones without entrance fees.

That sounds good.

Please give me a tour of Kyoto some time.

I apologize.

Not knowing that you're very busy ...

No.

Kyoto huh? It seems fun.

- I'm sorry for saying something so weird. - No.

Then, I'll go.

- Thank you for the tea. - No ... yes.

Thank you for such a lovely present.

Please tell Eriko thank you for me.

I will.

Then.

Thank you so much for today.

- Then. - Goodbye.

Yes, yes, yes. All right~

Yes, hello?

Naoko? It's Dad.

You're calling me. What's wrong?

I should call on your birthday at least.

You came all the way out here before, too.

- I'm really sorry. - Mm.

Naoko, happy birthday.

Mm.

.

You think so much but, sometimes, you missed the things you wanted the most.

- You've been like that since childhood. - Mm.

If you really want to obtain these things,

it can't go on like this.

Don't strain your endurance,

and go chase them.

Mm.

Understand?

There's a point like that in life.

Don't be stubborn!

Mm.

But, give up that blue youth from before.

The age gap is just ...

I know, Dad.

But I ...

I don't want to be stubborn anymore.

Thank you for calling.

I'm happy.

Bye.

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

- Yes, hello? - Hello, Kurosawa-kun?

Are you off work?

If it's okay,

can you meet me right now?

Naoko-san.

Hello.

I'm sorry for calling you out so abruptly.

What's wrong?

You're weird for some reason today.

Kurosawa-kun.

Are you cold?

You're shaking.

Kurosawa-kun.

Listen to me.

I will.

I ...

I was happy seeing you in the morning, day, and evening.

Me too.

I realized it after you first disappeared.

I wish you'll always stay by my side ...

Yes, me too.

But, I don't want that kind of living arrangement.

How should I say it?

Uhm ...

Just say it clearly.

- Okay. Then I'll just say it. - Yes.

Kurosawa-kun.

Please marry me.

Marry?

It wouldn't work, right? Of course ...

Uhm ...

Marriage isn't a problem between just two people.

There are the parents, the company ...

You're right.

There are probably several things to consider.

So,

please give me time to think.

Okay.

How long?

About five years.

Okay.

I burdened you many times.

Ah ...

How much of a fool am I?

How could I have said those words?

I'm done for.

This is the end, the end!!

Five years.

If I wait five years, exactly how old will I be?

How old?

Hello, this is Noda.

I'm not in right now, so please leave a message.

Hello, it's Sawaki.

I made the arrangements for work.

Naoko-san, would you like to go to Kyoto tomorrow?

I'll wait in the Nozomi 8th car of the 9:13 train that leaves from Tokyo Station.

Noda-kun, just a minute~

It's her paid vacation.

What's wrong? I'll do it instead.

Besides that, Director, you depends on Noda-san too much.

I apologize.

Good morning.

Is your back a bit better?

Mm, it's okay.

Anego must be in Kyoto now, right? It must be nice~

I wonder how will she spent her birthday in Kyoto ...

- Birthday? - Yes.

- Anego turned 33 yesterday. - Yesterday?!

I'm sorry I'm late.

If I were a little later, I wouldn't have made it.

Please sit.

Thank you.

Ah~

I'm tired.

It's really hot.

Really.

Hello, it's Kurosawa.

I'm sorry I'm a day late.

Happy birthday.

I hope good things happen to Anego this year.

- Are you okay? - Yes.

[I looooove her white jacket. It's so pretty!]

[And Japan has nice trains.]

[I want a Jin to cook for.]

[And, this is off-beat, but Kato's one of my favourite characters.]

[She's so ... I don't know. Cool? Haha.]

[Her comments are the best.]

[And Kurosawa and wanting to wait five years ...]

[Omg, the image of him crying next episode!]

[Don't you hate these previews? Maybe I should translate them ...]

[Maybe. Nahhhh.]

[Anyway. I'm DONE with seven! Yey!!!]