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Asami was living her second cycle in hopes to be reborn as a human.

As a pharmacist…

Don't take these.

…she saves a life.

She realizes Rena's affair…

He's married.

You damn jackass.

…and stops it.

But one day…

I let my guard down!

- Her afterlife is… - An Indo-Pacific mackerel.

- I can't reboot, can I? - You can.

- What? - To her surprise, her third cycle begins.

Now, she's in a drama production team,

- hustling to accumulate even more karma. - Awesome.

It's Year 5 at the TV station.

- We don't have a clock-in time, - Good morning.

- but we all show up before noon. - Hey.

My boss comes in at noon, so I show up at around 11 a.m.

But…

- Hey. - Good morning.

…I act like I came in at 10 a.m.

This is the "I came in at 10 a.m." face.

- The final draft. - Thanks.

No problem.

- Was it OK? - Yes.

Hello? You're here?

Okay, I'm on my way. Bye.

After getting some work done,

I head out to lunch at around 1 p.m.

I don't remember.

You were assistants and

‪you passed each other, right?

‪But then it was someone else.

‪Yeah, kinda like that.

Pasta, ox tongue, Asian, Indian curry.

Tokyo is a foodie heaven.

We decide on Asian food.

Do you have a cafeteria?

Yeah, it's free when we get high ratings.

That's awesome.

- I don't eat there. - Why not?

You can't vent about work in the cafeteria, can you?

You're right.

Do you meet up with anybody from back home?

Probably just "P".

Oh, "P"? What is she doing?

She works at IKEA.

Oh, I'll visit her.

"P" is…

Kana-P!

…Kanako Shimamoto, who we grew up with.

We first called her "Kana-P".

Hey, hey, P-Kana.

Then "P-Kana" and eventually, just "P".

And so, we still call her "P".

Among us, Gon-chan and "P"

have the farthest nicknames from their real names.

We're currently working on Your Home is My Business!.

When's the costume fitting?

Today at three.

Thank you.

Thank you.

- There's something I don't get. - What?

Before the fitting, the entire crew surrounds the actor

and introduces themselves.

- It's meaningless. - Right?

I don't get it.

Who can remember names that fast one after another?

They don't need to know our names.

Exactly.

But even big shots take part without complaining.

Yeah.

What a strange custom.

This topic isn't for the cafeteria.

I remember…

"Welcome back?"

…I never ate at the city hall cafeteria either.

I never know what to say when they leave.

Let me introduce Mr. Toru Nakamura, in the role of Manager Yashiro.

Welcome!

Nice to meet you.

I'll introduce the crew. Chief Producer.

I'm Ito.

Hello.

Director.

- I'm Inomata. - Hello.

- Producer. - I'm Oda.

- Hello. - Carry on.

I'm Kondo, the AP.

Hello.

The infamous costume fitting.

Pleased to meet you.

- I'm Haruki, Assistant Director. - Pleased to meet you.

Shiokawa…

Whenever I do this…

- Hair and makeup, Maruyama. - Hello.

- Makeup assistant, Arigachi. - Nice to meet you.

The crew has finished introducing themselves.

Question one.

His name and job is?

Sound mixer… Mr. Yoshida.

Sound mixer, Mr. Yoshida.

Is that the correct answer?

Wrong. You are?

Gaffer, Kanamori.

He's the gaffer, Mr. Kanamori.

I like the color.

Me too.

- You look good. - Thanks.

That's what I imagine.

Since we come in late, we tend to work until late at night.

Whether that's good or bad.

Probably bad for my skin.

What's up?

I'm home. Yeah, alone.

I was folding laundry.

Okay.

Yeah, I start from noon tomorrow.

Huh? The window?

What? You're scaring me.

What is it?

She's here.

Hey, Asami!

- Why? - Surprise.

- Yay. - Oh my God.

Oh my God, right?

What's going on, guys?

Surprised?

Of course I am.

During dinner, we decided to come to Tokyo

since we have the day off tomorrow.

Then, Natsuki said, "Let's go to Asami's place."

- It was on a whim. - Yup.

It's far.

Less than two hours on the highway.

It was pretty close.

- Please tell me so I can prepare stuff. - Alright.

We wanted to surprise you.

I'm happy, but I don't have a futon.

- It's fine. We'll crash on the floor. - Totally.

Are you sure?

Let's sleep on the floor together.

Huh? I'm sleeping on my bed.

Let's crash on the floor.

I have a bed to sleep in.

- Tokyo changed her. - She's got bad vibes.

This isn't about Tokyo.

Let's play rock paper scissors.

What for?

I don't mind sleeping on the floor.

But it's a waste of resource not using the bed.

How about the winner gets to sleep in the bed?

What do you think?

Our desire isn't to use the bed but to sleep on the floor with you.

That's weird.

Do you have blankets?

Yeah, I have blankets.

Sounds good.

Asami, do you cook on your own?

I used to at the beginning.

But not recently.

Ready-made meals?

Yeah.

Or…

I'll eat out.

Yeah, I bet.

Tokyo's a foodie heaven.

- Exactly. - Thanks.

Are any of our classmates in Tokyo?

Yeah, actually…

Sorry, Natsuki. Before that…

will you introduce the snacks in the bag?

- Oh, this? - Yup.

You bought them for the three of us, right?

At the minimart.

Good. Thank you.

You want them?

We can eat later,

but usually, you introduce them right after we meet.

Yup, that's normal.

Yeah. So…

It's in plain sight, but you don't even mention it, so…

I was wondering the same thing.

- You did? - Yeah.

But I can't bring it up.

- But you did. - My patience ran out.

Sorry, I forgot about it.

- Here it comes. - Thank you.

We have a wide variety, ranging from sweet to salty.

- Wow, you splurged, huh? - Yeah, we did.

Oh my God.

I always trust your taste in snacks.

Really? Thank God.

Wow, so many.

Let's eat!

This isn't the first time she forgot to introduce them.

When?

The three of us were at ROUND1 when we met your cram school friend.

Who's that?

- We did. - Right?

Without introducing her to us, you had a full-on chat.

- I did that? - Yup.

You did, you did.

The girl was apologetic since Natsuki didn't introduce her.

I kind of remember now.

- Right? - Yeah.

But that's not all.

Remember?

Natsuki left her alone and went to the bathroom.

Yeah. I was shocked.

- I did? - Dang.

We ended up playing a claw game with her.

And she won a giant Pocky.

- For real? - She did!

A Pocky in that situation.

Right.

She'll make it big.

FYI, it's Miss Soo.

- Miss Soo? - Yup, Miss Soo.

We know her name after 12 years.

How is she doing?

Want to call her?

Don't bother.

And say what?

"We were talking about you."

- No, no, no. - No? Really?

- Wet wipes? - Thanks.

Oh, I veered off track.

- Gon-chan. - Gon-chan?

We work together.

Huh? Gon-misa?

Misa-gon's in Tokyo?

You didn't know?

Nope.

I see…

Gon-chan does makeup

and happened to join our team.

Wow, really?

Misa-gon went to that beauty college.

Yeah, she did.

How's Gon-misa?

She's doing great.

FYI, Gon-chan's blond now.

No way. Misa-gon?

Gon-misa's blond?

Gon-chan's personality is the same.

Oh, really?

- I miss Gon-misa. - Me too.

Let's unify her name.

What do you mean?

We ended up talking about nothing,

but it helped me feel refreshed.

I found your name.

But…

There you are.

…their countryside loudness

is too much in Tokyo's housing complex.

Is it bad karma to trouble my neighbors?

That worries me a bit.

Sorry to come uninvited.

It's OK. I had fun.

Sorry you slept on the floor.

It's fine.

We'll crash again.

But call first.

Next time, we'll come on your day off, so show us around.

Nice.

Alright.

Medicine?

This is to relieve my constipation.

No, hold on.

Take it with water.

It's fine.

Actually, the absorption time changes, so take it properly.

Oh, really?

Thank you.

Tokyo made you mature.

Tokyo's not the reason.

Yuck.

- Is it kicking in? - I feel it.

STOP

Coming out?

- Work hard, Asami. - I sure will.

- I'll watch your drama. - Thanks.

See you.

- This is sad. Say cheese. - Bye!

Yay.

Natsuki's constipation medicine helped me remember…

Looks good.

…in Cycle 2, I realized Gramps' medication screwup

and saved his life.

Can you stop taking these?

If I don't change his medication, Gramps is going to die.

It's a good timing before filming starts.

Nice, Natsuki. Nice constipation.

I visited Gramps the next weekend.

MEDICATION NOBUHIRO HARADA

What is it?

Gramps, you take these two every day?

I just started taking them.

Right, right…

Gramps,

these two medicines are actually a bad mix.

Can you stop taking them?

A bad mix?

Yeah, if you take them together.

It's fine. Doctors prescribed it.

Actually,

they're from two separate hospitals.

I bet the doctors didn't notice.

That's not possible.

How do you know?

Huh?

I'm not a pharmacist this time, so I'm not convincing.

You know, when I worked on a medical drama,

I studied a lot about medication.

Wow, which drama?

Dr. STORKS…

You worked on it?

Wait, was that Nippon TV?

- T… BS. - Oh.

Wrong channel.

Yeah.

I helped a bit.

Wow, that happens?

Normally, never.

When was it aired?

Like last year?

We should've watched it.

I didn't know, so we didn't record it.

I'm sorry.

I only helped a little bit, so I didn't tell you.

Then we should buy the DVD.

Right.

No… please… don't bother.

Don't buy it.

I'm not credited.

Because I didn't work on it.

PRESCRIPTIONS

- Let me confirm this. Please wait. - Okay.

Thank you.

I was able to save Gramps again.

WEEKLY ORIENTAL MANAGEMENT

And once again…

MASARU TANABE

…he became successful.

If I stayed with him, this wouldn't have happened.

It's good our relationship didn't…

900 MILLION YEN IN ANNUAL SALES

…last… time…

CYCLE 2: ONE BILLION YEN CYCLE 3: 900 MILLION YEN

He earned one billion yen.

Meaning…

dating me for two months caused a 100 million yen loss.

900 MILLION YEN IN ANNUAL SALES

Let bygones be bygones.

Meanwhile, the drama shoot began and we are smooth sailing.

Strict discipline?

I think it's necessary. I do, but…

Shooting will resume at 1:15 p.m.

I get to work with Ms. Usuda again.

Asami, did you try this?

I… Not yet.

I ate two, but can I have one more?

Of course…

It probably seems like I'm talking a bit awkwardly.

That's because before the shoot…

Can I use my chopsticks?

…I had dinner with Ms. Usuda.

Don't talk to me so politely.

I'm eating this.

I want some too.

Okay, then I'll talk casually.

I started to talk casually to her and we became close.

But nobody else knows this,

so they might think I'm rude.

But if I talk to her politely, Ms. Usuda may feel sad.

So I end up talking to her in a wishy-washy way.

YOUR HOME IS MY BUSINESS!

Three months later…

I'm on my way!

She's here. Hurry up!

And that is a wrap for drama Your Home is My Business!.

Great work!

It's a wrap for Your Home is My Business!.

Good work!

Genius real estate agent, Machi Sangenya.

THANK YOU FOR WATCHING! THERE ISN'T A HOUSE MACHI CAN'T SELL!

The drama enjoyed popularity throughout the season.

And I know that they'll launch a second season.

Olé!

YOUR HOME IS MY BUSINESS! 2ND ATTACK

After working diligently for seven years here,

I finally have the chance to be a producer.

But it's not that simple.

I need a proposal to persuade the writer and cast's agency…

A STORY OF A STRANGE FATE DEPICTED ON AN EPIC SCALE

…and get their approval to continue.

Once it's approved, anything goes.

So, I make the proposal as epic as it can get.

Proposals mean the world to dramas.

Wow, thank you so much.

My proposal is finally approved.

The story of a woman who relives life.

"Rebooting."

That's right. This drama is based on my life.

They'll think I'm crazy if I say it's my experience,

so I pitched on the basis that it's fiction.

I like the setting, but she should reboot to solve something epic.

Yes, stopping a love affair is unspectacular.

It's a weak motive.

I see.

If she's living in Cycle 2, you'd expect her to be a genius.

Like winning a Nobel Prize.

Yes, she'd have to change drastically in Cycle 2.

You're right.

She knows the future, so maybe…

saving your BFF from death.

- It should be extreme. - Save.

Or save tons of lives.

Exactly.

Like a savior.

- That's a great idea. - Let's go with it.

And so, "Rebooting"

got too rebooted. It lost its original form.

But more than that,

I was bummed that they said my life was unspectacular.

A hero in Cycle 2…

By the way, during the meeting, I remembered something critical.

It's about Rena.

In Cycle 2…

You're married.

…I stopped her affair.

Jackass. You piece of crap.

Meaning, I must stop it in Cycle 3 too.

But there's one problem this time.

NISHIKA PHARMACY

This cycle, I don't work at that pharmacy,

so there's no way I know he's married.

Meaning, I can't go up to her and say he's married.

The era name will change after 30 years. The selection…

A new era name.

What if I write "Reiwa" on social media now?

Will the government call me?

Avoid things that are generally used.

- The day they announced "Reiwa"… - Four years ago.

I was eating at Yumean, and he was there too.

I can stop Rena from going to Yumean, so the two don't meet.

The announcement is in seven days on Monday.

I have seven days.

I don't have Rena's number since I haven't seen her.

Last time, Fukuda happened to be there,

but I don't have his number either.

Hey, Gon-chan. Do you have Rena's number?

That's right.

Yeah, I understand.

No, it's okay. Thanks.

Or do you by chance have Fukuda's number?

Right, right, no problem.

Hiya.

Can you talk now?

Natsuki, do you have Fukuda's number?

Yeah. Yeah, I thought so.

Miho, do you have Fukuda's number?

You don't? Yeah, you're right.

Okay, thanks. Bye.

Bye. Good night.

Wow, I've never eaten such a delicious mackerel.

I must do everything I can to contact Rena during this era.

For Rena's happiness

and to build lots… of karma…

MARINATED MACKEREL

You're the man!

NIPPON TV

- Morning. - Morning.

- Good morning. - Hey.

Do you want the printout I made?

- Thanks. - Here you go.

The "I came in at 10 a.m." face seems to be handed down.

- Good morning. - Hi.

Producers have countless meetings.

A script meeting with the writer.

The set designer.

Don't worry, we'll wrap in May.

The actors' managers.

But I thought you said we can wrap during May.

The scheduler.

The season premiere?

- It's 15 minutes longer. - Nice!

Programming.

Instead of a pop design, let's go with this.

PR Department.

Wait, it's that expensive?

Copyright contracts.

They'll say "ZIP!"

The crew of other shows.

One meeting after another.

Some of them

could have been done on the phone or through email.

I bet they all think so, too.

I'm busy prepping, but…

Sorry, can I call you back?

Thank you. Bye. Yes?

…managers often come to promote their actors.

Hello.

I know it's their job, but it's bad timing.

When I'm this busy,

I can't go see a 3.5-hour long performance of a nameless actor.

It's a hassle to deal with her sales talk now.

- I ask for your support. - Okay, thank you.

It's not the actor's fault, but I swear I'll never offer a role.

A month before shooting begins,

I left work early and headed to my hometown.

Do you know where ROUND1 is?

KARAOKE

MORNING DISCOUNT

Welcome. One person?

- I have a question. - Yes?

Is Mr. Fukuda here today?

- Not today. - I see.

Okay.

We went to the same elementary school.

Can I ask for his phone number?

- His phone number? - Yes.

I… can't do that.

You're right. Okay…

Then…

Can you call Mr. Fukuda now?

- Now? - I'm really sorry.

It's quite urgent.

One moment.

I really appreciate it.

Thank you.

I bet she thinks I'm a nuisance.

Sorry, he's not answering.

Oh, I see. I'm sorry for the hassle.

Thank you for coming.

- Bye. - Bye.

This puts me back to square one.

GRADE 6 CLASS 3

Who among my former classmates will have Rena or Fukuda's number?

Shizuka.

But she may already be divorced by now.

I can't bring myself to ask her ex's phone number.

Should I play dumb and ask her?

Oh, hello, Shizuka?

It's me, Asami.

Shizuka, can you give me Fukuda's phone number?

Oh…

You did?

Yup. They're divorced.

I'm currently playing dumb.

I see.

No, actually, this isn't about Fukuda.

I was wondering whether he had Rena's number.

Oh, seriously?

Yeah, thanks.

Then, do you mind texting it to me?

Thank you.

I screwed up big time.

I'll call again.

I should've asked Rena's number first.

See you.

Instead of "playing" dumb, I was really dumb.

Oh, hello?

Is this Rena?

This is Asami.

Asami Kondo.

Yeah, that's me.

It's been a while.

Yeah, Shizuka told me.

Right, we did profile books.

Okay.

By the way…

Yeah, we collected it. You had a crush on…

I can't invite her off the bat,

so we had fun chatting about the past.

And eventually…

Yeah, we should meet up.

By the way, Rena, what are you doing on April 1st?

Oh.

Okay.

No, if you have plans, that's okay.

Alright.

Bye bye.

She has plans.

What's going on?

Her plans get canceled at the last minute

and she ends up going to Yumean alone?

It's April 1st, the day the new era name is announced in Japan.

I returned to my hometown

and to the restaurant Rena visits.

JAPANESE RESTAURANT YUMEAN

I don't know when she'll come, so I standby before noon.

Excuse me.

I have a clear view from this seat.

I'll eat first.

The new era name is "Reiwa".

REIWA

Here you are.

The Yumean Set.

Thank you.

- Relax and enjoy. - Thank you.

It might take hours, so I should fuel up.

I screwed up.

If I get full now,

I'll have to stay for hours just on drinks.

May I take your tray?

Thank you.

My pleasure.

I should've brought my computer.

I feel bad, so I'll order.

Here you are.

- Your shine muscat. - Thanks.

Relax and enjoy.

Thank you.

I'm really going to relax.

Here you are.

- Your chocolate parfait. - Thanks.

- Relax and enjoy. - I will.

Yes, I will continue to relax.

Here you are.

- Your boiled spinach. - Thanks.

- Relax and enjoy. - Thank you.

Thank you. I've relaxed quite a bit.

It's getting a little crowded.

I feel a bit uncomfortable.

- One person. - Welcome.

Have a seat.

Asami?

Rena.

- You're alone? - Yeah. You?

I'm alone too.

My plans got canceled, so I decided to eat alone.

Oh, really?

I thought of calling you,

but I was sure you made plans.

Darn, I should've called you.

Yay, we met.

What a coincidence.

Are you done eating?

Oh… I'm about to eat.

Then, let's eat together.

Of course.

Why don't we change restaurants?

This place is fine.

Really?

Uh-oh…

- What now? - What should I get?

I'll make sure that they don't see each other.

What should we order?

Anything. It's on me.

Why? No.

I feel bad that I turned you down.

- Please, let me pay. - No, it's fine.

You sure?

Yeah, order anything.

- I… appreciate it. - Sure.

I'm happy she's paying for me,

but I've eaten…

the Yumean Set, shine muscat, chocolate parfait, and boiled spinach.

Rena?

I've been here since noon.

- You have? - Actually, yes.

And I had a lot to eat during lunch.

Wow, you ate a lot.

I did.

This will amount to quite a sum, so you don't have to pay.

It's fine.

But I can't.

I got my paycheck last week, so let me pay.

I'm really sorry.

It's fine.

Why were you here that early?

Yeah, about that…

Well, like…

Time flies when I'm replying to work emails.

That's tough. Are you done?

- Yup, I'm completely done. - Good.

But you must be full.

Nope. I can totally eat.

Really?

Honestly, I'm hungry.

BROTH FLAVORS

We last met…

You weren't at Coming-of-Age Day.

No, I couldn't go.

That means, since junior high?

Wow, that's like 14 years ago?

Dang. You're right.

Who do you meet?

Natsuki and Miho when I'm here.

Sounds fun. Invite me next time.

Sure, I will.

Who do you meet up with?

I've had dinner with Shizuka and Fukuda.

I see.

But they broke up.

I know…

You know, Shizuka often came to me for advice.

- Really? - Yeah.

We went to Fukuda's show, too.

- I bought his CD. - Oh…

You did?

I think Fukuda has talent.

Have you heard him?

I heard him at karaoke on Coming-of-Age Day.

He's good, huh?

His songs are so good.

I listen to them when I'm on the move,

but not because he's my friend.

He's not the boy band type, so it may take some time,

but I know he'll make it big.

Right.

Rena, he'll never make it big, and he'll quit soon.

I watched Weakest Beast every week.

Really? I'm flattered.

Wow, it's awesome that you worked on it, Asami.

Welcome.

- One person. - This way, please.

What's the bottom tempura?

Sand borer?

OMG, he's sitting that close? What should I do?

Hey, take a look at this.

What is it?

These are behind-the-scenes photos.

Oh my God, Yui Aragaki?

I was in charge of social media, so I have tons of these.

Wow, really?

I was a follower.

For real? I was writing all the posts.

Those were your words?

- Every single one. - Wow, really?

Let's finish eating and leave before he sees you.

We played pretend Sailor Moon.

More like pretend Mercury.

- Was it? - We all chose Mercury.

- Yeah, she was popular. - Yup.

One more. Finish that mini side dish.

How is Haruka?

She works at an architecture firm.

Hold on. How old is she?

She's 24 now.

You're kidding. Already?

Just finish the mini dish. Hurry!

To me, Haruka will always be a little girl…

Hurry! Please!

I can't imagine.

- She's all grown up. - I bet.

Hurry!

Finish that dish!

Rena?

- I'm Miyaoka. - Mr. Miyaoka.

It's been a while. You looked familiar.

Yeah, I should've known.

We were too close.

A pharmacist I used to work with.

My childhood friend.

Hi.

Are you alone?

- Yup. Is it your day off? - Yes.

We haven't seen each other for 14 years.

Really? Sorry to disturb you.

That's fine.

Good. He won't join since I'm here.

Thank God.

Want to leave?

Can I have one more?

What about you?

I'm fine.

Okay.

If we leave now, they won't get closer to each… other…

Dang. I let my guard down.

Stop! Stop! Stop!

- I want to see everyone again. - Yeah.

Oh God. I was too late.

- See you. - Bye.

That dang pinworm.

When are you leaving?

Noon tomorrow, since I have an evening meeting.

That's tough.

You have an early start too, right?

Yeah, I do.

Let's have dinner next time.

Sure!

- I'll call you. - OK, me too.

I go that way.

See you.

- Bye. - Bye.

Be careful.

You too, Asami.

Now what?

They exchanged numbers

but won't get intimate for a while.

But if I do nothing, they'll definitely have an affair.

The next morning, I left home way earlier than planned.

NISHIKA PHARMACY

- Yes? - Excuse me.

Yesterday, I was at Yumean with Rena.

My name is Kondo.

Oh, hello.

Sorry to disturb you before work.

Do you have a minute?

Huh? Yes, what is it?

Excuse me.

Sorry, I won't be long.

What's your relationship with Rena?

Relationship?

We… used to see each other at my old workplace.

Oh, is that so?

You exchanged numbers.

Yes, we did.

I've known Rena since preschool.

She has always been an honest good girl.

So, I really want her to be happy.

Okay. Huh?

- Don't try to flirt with her. - Huh?

Please.

Wait, I have no intention of doing that.

Oh, really?

Then fine.

Aren't you a bit rude?

Sorry…

there was one thing that bugged me.

Bugged you?

Yes.

Mr. Miyaoka, you're married.

Yes, I am.

But isn't that a problem?

Hold on.

She's like a little sister. Nothing's going to happen.

I really need to go.

Why did you remove your ring midway?

You had it on when you arrived,

but it was gone when you asked Rena's number.

- Was it? - Yes, it was.

Why?

Well…

There's no reason.

Oh, really?

Why even bother to take it off if you have no ulterior motive?

You removed it because you had that motive.

No, that's not true.

Because I was eating.

You take it off before every meal?

Yes, I do. Give me a break.

Sorry, sorry.

That just bugged me.

Nothing's going to happen, so do you mind?

Alright.

Then…

I want you to please stay away from Rena.

- Fine, fine. I'll stay away. - You sure?

Do I… have your word?

However…

if you ever hurt Rena, I'll never forgive you.

I said I won't.

OK. Alright then.

Goodbye.

What the heck?

- Also… - What?

When you're the first to arrive,

I think it's a good idea to unlock the door yourself.

I bet he thinks I'm a true weirdo,

but that should do the trick.

Honestly…

You wasted my time, you piece of crap.

Delete my number now.

Or I'm going to raid your damn workplace.

Part of me wanted to see that again.

But this was better for Rena,

and I bet I can accumulate more karma.

Did I die?

Finally, filming begins

for the drama that is based on my life.

I'm thinking of doing acting, too.

I have a bad feeling.

This is my second cycle.

Are you a time traveler, too?