1 00:00:05,150 --> 00:00:09,300 Why is that women yearn for love? 2 00:00:10,510 --> 00:00:12,600 Andre Gide once said: 3 00:00:13,300 --> 00:00:14,760 "To women, 4 00:00:15,300 --> 00:00:19,010 men are just nails to hang love on." 5 00:00:19,310 --> 00:00:22,460 But, not any nail is okay. 6 00:00:23,380 --> 00:00:28,810 They look for a nail able to 7 00:00:29,910 --> 00:00:32,090 discard everything and dedicate a lifetime to love. 8 00:00:33,780 --> 00:00:36,680 In search of that nail, women are floundering about. 9 00:00:40,610 --> 00:00:41,660 Ah! My introduction comes late. 10 00:00:42,470 --> 00:00:45,990 Working at Touzai corporation, Noda Naoko, 32 years old. 11 00:00:46,890 --> 00:00:48,220 And I'm single. 12 00:00:49,280 --> 00:00:51,470 I've loved several times, 13 00:00:51,470 --> 00:00:52,570 but 14 00:00:52,570 --> 00:00:56,860 I haven't been able to find that one "nail." 15 00:00:56,860 --> 00:00:58,750 I'm 16 00:00:58,750 --> 00:01:01,020 still floundering about. 17 00:01:01,970 --> 00:01:06,850 a n e g o 18 00:01:07,560 --> 00:01:12,460 English translation: 19 00:01:07,560 --> 00:01:12,460 KanJi 20 00:01:12,470 --> 00:01:17,370 Korean translations and timings provided by 21 00:01:12,470 --> 00:01:17,370 tianj 22 00:01:17,380 --> 00:01:21,910 Additional translations: 23 00:01:17,380 --> 00:01:21,910 EZKiel, yeulih 24 00:01:21,920 --> 00:01:25,920 Subtitle Tuning: 25 00:01:21,920 --> 00:01:25,920 Seghal 26 00:01:25,240 --> 00:01:30,160 Episode 1 27 00:01:25,490 --> 00:01:30,160 The Rules of a Group Date 28 00:01:42,420 --> 00:01:45,360 - Thank you for your hard work. - Thank you for your hard work. 29 00:01:45,940 --> 00:01:47,590 We'll go first and wait. 30 00:01:48,080 --> 00:01:50,810 - Noda-san, we'll go first and set up. - Okay. 31 00:01:51,380 --> 00:01:53,530 Thank you for your hard work. 32 00:01:53,490 --> 00:01:56,540 - You plan on attending? - Mm, I'm not at the age when I'm eager for these group dates. 33 00:01:56,540 --> 00:02:00,690 I've only been caught as the mediator again. Kato-san, you don't have to go if you don't want to. 34 00:02:00,690 --> 00:02:02,220 - I'm going. - Really? You're going? 35 00:02:02,220 --> 00:02:04,070 I have nothing to do anyway. 36 00:02:04,230 --> 00:02:05,550 - Noda-kun. - Yes? 37 00:02:05,550 --> 00:02:07,320 Is the data for tomorrow's conference done? 38 00:02:07,720 --> 00:02:09,050 Ah, about that... 39 00:02:09,790 --> 00:02:10,970 just a little touch up. 40 00:02:11,220 --> 00:02:14,570 You have a group date, too. I'm sorry. 41 00:02:16,180 --> 00:02:17,970 I'm Hasegawa Manami, a contract employee. 42 00:02:18,300 --> 00:02:19,850 I'm Saotome Kana, a dispatch employee. 43 00:02:20,220 --> 00:02:24,520 - Also a dispatch employee, I'm Chiba Kaori, 21 years old. - So young... 44 00:02:25,920 --> 00:02:29,000 Ah, Lafite...as expected from the Energy department, amazing. 45 00:02:29,410 --> 00:02:30,810 And who is that lady over there? 46 00:02:30,990 --> 00:02:32,490 Oh, first time seeing her, Tanaka-kun? 47 00:02:32,700 --> 00:02:35,580 Mm, my junior of one year, Kato Hiromi. 48 00:02:35,750 --> 00:02:37,920 My apologies. Are you a regular employee? 49 00:02:38,060 --> 00:02:40,160 Yes, and we apologize for not being so young. 50 00:02:41,800 --> 00:02:43,470 Well, then... 51 00:02:43,840 --> 00:02:46,710 The Energy department is treating today, so drink up. 52 00:02:47,280 --> 00:02:49,380 Well, drink up. 53 00:02:49,490 --> 00:02:51,710 Noda-san, we're always grateful to you. 54 00:02:51,710 --> 00:02:54,380 Eh? You go to meetings frequently? 55 00:02:54,820 --> 00:02:58,160 No, it's not like that. It's that we receive advice from Noda-san all the time. 56 00:02:58,510 --> 00:03:02,890 - She always counsels us... - And rescues us from difficult situations with scary men. 57 00:03:02,900 --> 00:03:04,140 Something like that... 58 00:03:04,150 --> 00:03:06,600 Isn't it nauseating when a woman praises another woman? 59 00:03:06,600 --> 00:03:09,610 Women only do it so men will notice them. 60 00:03:11,210 --> 00:03:12,770 But, everyone should know that by now. 61 00:03:13,110 --> 00:03:15,910 Kato's words are very harsh -- like an evil spirit's. 62 00:03:15,910 --> 00:03:20,220 She may look like this, but her hobbies include ballads and the shamisen. 63 00:03:20,220 --> 00:03:22,250 It must be difficult worrying about so many things. 64 00:03:22,250 --> 00:03:27,380 What do you do on your days off? Shoppping? Going to...Aoyama? 65 00:03:28,790 --> 00:03:32,350 In return for mediating, Noda-san, we've prepared a wonderful man just for you. 66 00:03:32,350 --> 00:03:33,950 He'll be here soon. 67 00:03:33,950 --> 00:03:36,670 Did you think I'd fall for that? I'll pass. 68 00:03:36,890 --> 00:03:38,620 He just returned from the overseas branch in Beijing. 69 00:03:39,030 --> 00:03:41,670 He even received his MBA from Columbia University. An incredibly competent 35-year-old... 70 00:03:42,080 --> 00:03:43,450 His name is Miyamoto. 71 00:03:43,630 --> 00:03:46,120 I said I'm fine, so you young people just enjoy yourselves. 72 00:03:46,600 --> 00:03:47,670 He's here. 73 00:03:48,800 --> 00:03:50,360 Miyamoto-san. Thanks for coming. 74 00:03:52,970 --> 00:03:55,870 I'm sorry I'm late. My name is Miyamoto. 75 00:03:58,440 --> 00:04:03,450 Hello, I'm Noda Naoko. 76 00:04:00,250 --> 00:04:03,440 So, such a handsome man is still left... 77 00:04:04,730 --> 00:04:06,140 Please. 78 00:04:08,200 --> 00:04:09,660 Noda-san, I've heard things about you. 79 00:04:10,110 --> 00:04:12,120 You're very popular amongst your female coworkers. 80 00:04:13,610 --> 00:04:16,150 Only by women...what's the use of that? 81 00:04:16,850 --> 00:04:19,040 A woman who's well-regarded by other women must be a good woman. 82 00:04:20,470 --> 00:04:23,660 Who knows? With some effort, I could like him. 83 00:04:25,970 --> 00:04:27,770 This Lafite is very delicious. 84 00:04:28,490 --> 00:04:31,930 - Would you like another glass? - Please. 85 00:04:31,160 --> 00:04:34,640 But, I must have a lot of competition 'cause he's an MBA... 86 00:04:32,600 --> 00:04:37,040 Since I've been abroad, I haven't been back at headquarters for five years. 87 00:04:37,590 --> 00:04:42,360 Especially because the Beijing branch is very harsh, so I wanted to return as soon as possible. 88 00:04:39,150 --> 00:04:42,110 He could be dating a Chinese secretary... 89 00:04:42,360 --> 00:04:45,880 Then, there must be nothing left for you but to rise in the company. 90 00:04:47,190 --> 00:04:51,870 Instead of that, I'd rather search for a girlfriend. 91 00:04:52,600 --> 00:04:56,890 I was making myself nervous for no reason! Stupid! 92 00:04:53,160 --> 00:04:57,130 - Really? - Really. 93 00:04:58,500 --> 00:05:03,670 Would I be able to kiss him? 94 00:05:04,060 --> 00:05:09,210 - Would it be okay if I smoke here? - Eh? 95 00:05:05,380 --> 00:05:07,800 Here? 96 00:05:09,760 --> 00:05:13,500 Smoking is prohibited at headquarters, so... 97 00:05:13,850 --> 00:05:18,310 But, I dislike men who smoke... they seem to die early. 98 00:05:14,540 --> 00:05:18,240 - Oh, yes, it's okay. - Thank you. 99 00:05:19,160 --> 00:05:23,620 In this situation, is it okay being a widow? A lifetime of loneliness... 100 00:05:25,650 --> 00:05:28,400 Noda-san, that's not fair -- keeping him all to yourself. 101 00:05:28,950 --> 00:05:31,530 - Are you already drunk? - No, I'm fine. 102 00:05:32,090 --> 00:05:36,900 - Should we change seats? - Let's. 103 00:05:43,250 --> 00:05:45,960 - Please sit. - Thank you. 104 00:05:48,370 --> 00:05:50,320 This is the first time we met. 105 00:05:53,090 --> 00:05:55,060 Cheers! 106 00:05:57,370 --> 00:06:00,250 Karaoke! Let's go karaoke. 107 00:06:10,560 --> 00:06:11,870 Noda-san. 108 00:06:12,330 --> 00:06:14,770 Where are you going? Let me give you a ride. 109 00:06:14,770 --> 00:06:15,970 Eh? 110 00:06:16,540 --> 00:06:20,830 I'm going in the same direction, so I'll have Miyamoto-san give me a ride. Bye! 111 00:06:22,140 --> 00:06:23,870 Sorry... 112 00:06:34,450 --> 00:06:38,650 She's lying, isn't she? About going the same way. 113 00:06:39,200 --> 00:06:42,050 This is what usually happens at a group date. 114 00:06:42,320 --> 00:06:44,920 Young people are so energetic. That's good! 115 00:06:45,340 --> 00:06:47,500 It's pointless saying that. 116 00:06:49,240 --> 00:06:52,530 - Sorry for dragging you along. - It's okay. 117 00:06:53,210 --> 00:06:56,240 I'll excuse myself first, it's almost the last train. 118 00:07:04,440 --> 00:07:08,220 There's no way I could meet my destined man at a group date. 119 00:07:08,400 --> 00:07:10,470 Bastard! 120 00:07:12,520 --> 00:07:14,030 Move away! 121 00:07:14,570 --> 00:07:17,680 You're all stupid... 122 00:07:18,440 --> 00:07:20,290 It seems like he'll throw up...ughh. 123 00:07:22,870 --> 00:07:27,010 If he were to bother me, maybe this guy would... 124 00:07:28,360 --> 00:07:30,140 Let's go. 125 00:07:33,040 --> 00:07:35,010 What? 126 00:07:37,420 --> 00:07:41,130 What do you mean "what," stupid? 127 00:07:42,910 --> 00:07:46,510 I'm not a "what." I'm a person. 128 00:07:47,270 --> 00:07:51,530 It's because of people like you that Japan's in this state. Stupid! 129 00:07:51,530 --> 00:07:53,710 Please leave me alone. 130 00:07:53,840 --> 00:07:55,410 You want to get rid of me? 131 00:07:55,410 --> 00:07:57,340 Sorry... 132 00:07:57,230 --> 00:07:58,760 And what's this? 133 00:07:58,760 --> 00:08:02,300 You carry an expensive bag like this Prada, 134 00:08:02,610 --> 00:08:04,050 thinking others are idiots... 135 00:08:05,440 --> 00:08:10,910 My life sucks. 136 00:08:11,340 --> 00:08:13,710 Why does my annuity have to be cancelled? 137 00:08:15,000 --> 00:08:16,300 Since ancient times, 138 00:08:16,770 --> 00:08:19,440 all women have had to do are marry and have kids. 139 00:08:19,650 --> 00:08:24,000 Don't make me laugh, bastard. I'm not like this 'cause of choice. 140 00:08:24,140 --> 00:08:25,530 Look here...Hey! 141 00:08:26,620 --> 00:08:29,520 - What's this? - I recommend you exit at the next station. 142 00:08:29,520 --> 00:08:30,870 What? Acting all high and mighty... 143 00:08:30,870 --> 00:08:32,450 I'll listen to your story. 144 00:08:34,110 --> 00:08:36,780 Ha ha. Alright, I'll get off. 145 00:08:37,090 --> 00:08:41,140 - Get out. - You, too. 146 00:08:45,850 --> 00:08:50,160 I especially hate pompous jerks like you. 147 00:08:50,620 --> 00:08:51,930 Are you okay? 148 00:08:52,420 --> 00:08:54,810 This is the last car... 149 00:08:55,050 --> 00:09:08,220 Hey! Hey! 150 00:09:11,950 --> 00:09:13,060 Are you okay? 151 00:09:13,970 --> 00:09:15,200 Thank you. 152 00:09:16,300 --> 00:09:19,190 I didn't know there were such brave men in the world. 153 00:09:19,800 --> 00:09:21,880 Brave? No way. 154 00:09:22,700 --> 00:09:24,500 My legs are shaking. 155 00:09:24,810 --> 00:09:25,750 No, that's not true. 156 00:09:25,920 --> 00:09:27,380 Really. Look. 157 00:09:30,520 --> 00:09:32,120 Such behaviour doesn't seem to suit me... 158 00:09:37,340 --> 00:09:39,600 Hurry. 159 00:09:40,410 --> 00:09:41,720 Ask for his name and cell phone number, 160 00:09:42,060 --> 00:09:45,040 and offer to buy him dinner as a thank you, then afterwards... 161 00:09:46,230 --> 00:09:48,050 Well, then, I'm here. 162 00:09:48,430 --> 00:09:49,890 Excuse me... 163 00:09:56,580 --> 00:09:57,130 Oh, nothing. 164 00:09:58,260 --> 00:09:59,980 It's nothing. 165 00:10:00,430 --> 00:10:01,720 Thank you. 166 00:10:16,930 --> 00:10:18,860 Good-bye. 167 00:10:22,350 --> 00:10:25,110 All the good guys are married. 168 00:10:25,380 --> 00:10:27,070 It's the law of this world... 169 00:10:27,740 --> 00:10:31,330 But, I 've already learned this a hundred times. 170 00:10:37,080 --> 00:10:38,260 I'm home. 171 00:10:38,910 --> 00:10:40,290 Ahh... 172 00:11:09,890 --> 00:11:11,470 That could've been trouble. 173 00:11:13,420 --> 00:11:16,320 When I see a good guy, 174 00:11:16,320 --> 00:11:18,630 before I say anything, 175 00:11:18,630 --> 00:11:22,410 I've got to check for a ring first! 176 00:11:27,310 --> 00:11:28,910 Let's drink and forget... 177 00:11:36,090 --> 00:11:38,010 I'll never have an affair with a married man. 178 00:11:38,270 --> 00:11:40,650 That's my rule. 179 00:12:02,780 --> 00:12:04,380 Ughh headache... 180 00:12:13,450 --> 00:12:15,780 It hurts... 181 00:12:27,950 --> 00:12:28,850 Hello? 182 00:12:29,190 --> 00:12:31,590 Hello, Nao-chan? 183 00:12:31,860 --> 00:12:36,580 What've you been up to? I called you several times last night. 184 00:12:36,750 --> 00:12:38,900 Mm... 185 00:12:39,050 --> 00:12:41,280 Hello? Are you there? 186 00:12:41,430 --> 00:12:42,700 Uh huh... 187 00:12:44,310 --> 00:12:49,240 Hello? What's wrong? Hurting somewhere? 188 00:12:49,610 --> 00:12:51,900 It's nothing. 189 00:12:52,450 --> 00:12:54,140 What is it, Mum? 190 00:12:56,060 --> 00:13:01,070 I wanted to tell you since the beginning of the year, 191 00:13:01,070 --> 00:13:03,130 but I never see you. 192 00:13:04,460 --> 00:13:08,080 It's about Suita-san. 193 00:13:08,490 --> 00:13:09,850 Who's Suita-san? 194 00:13:10,000 --> 00:13:12,370 Suita Kaoru-san, of course. 195 00:13:14,590 --> 00:13:16,400 Even if he's turning 40, 196 00:13:16,780 --> 00:13:21,090 he can make a woman happy. 197 00:13:28,290 --> 00:13:30,440 If there is good karma, 198 00:13:31,780 --> 00:13:34,960 others' views of you will change. 199 00:13:36,190 --> 00:13:37,940 So, Nao-chan... 200 00:13:39,230 --> 00:13:40,400 Okay, I get it. 201 00:13:40,650 --> 00:13:42,100 I'll have to listen some other time. 202 00:13:43,340 --> 00:13:45,040 I don't want to be late for work. 203 00:13:46,710 --> 00:13:48,490 Even though work is important, 204 00:13:49,430 --> 00:13:53,540 Exactly how long do you plan on pursuing such a high career? 205 00:13:55,270 --> 00:13:56,350 Okay... 206 00:13:56,550 --> 00:13:58,190 I'm hanging up then, byebye~ 207 00:14:32,520 --> 00:14:34,760 Escaped today, too! 208 00:14:42,080 --> 00:14:46,640 This is the the 11th year I've seen these sakura blossoms. 209 00:14:56,250 --> 00:14:59,030 - Here's the conference data. - Thanks. Could you get this for me? 210 00:14:59,480 --> 00:15:00,480 And... 211 00:15:02,820 --> 00:15:04,280 All right. 212 00:15:05,010 --> 00:15:06,360 Good morning. 213 00:15:07,080 --> 00:15:08,180 Can you copy this for me? 214 00:15:11,920 --> 00:15:13,600 Good morning. 215 00:15:15,170 --> 00:15:16,160 Good morning. 216 00:15:16,600 --> 00:15:17,690 Good morning. 217 00:15:18,470 --> 00:15:19,980 Good... morning. 218 00:15:21,250 --> 00:15:23,780 - I apologize for yesterday. - Oh, no, that isn't necessary. 219 00:15:24,670 --> 00:15:26,640 Then, next time. 220 00:15:37,270 --> 00:15:38,480 Wait... 221 00:15:43,760 --> 00:15:44,760 All right. 222 00:15:45,090 --> 00:15:46,980 Good morning, good morning. 223 00:15:47,350 --> 00:15:48,650 Good morning. 224 00:15:49,160 --> 00:15:50,480 Good morning. 225 00:15:54,010 --> 00:15:55,030 Then... 226 00:15:55,030 --> 00:15:58,500 Technical office/business talk 227 00:15:58,500 --> 00:16:00,990 I don't think it's very relevant to the story, 228 00:16:01,540 --> 00:16:03,850 and it's less work for me...... --; 229 00:16:04,890 --> 00:16:09,990 They ask Miyamoto to talk, so he does. 230 00:16:10,740 --> 00:16:16,350 Sorry for not translating... 231 00:16:17,530 --> 00:16:19,760 Anyway, back to the story and Jin -- he's coming soon, don't worry 232 00:16:26,320 --> 00:16:27,630 Oww... 233 00:16:28,620 --> 00:16:29,750 Ahhh... 234 00:16:34,610 --> 00:16:36,060 Ah! Wait! 235 00:16:42,860 --> 00:16:44,290 Noda-san, 236 00:16:44,290 --> 00:16:46,600 did you fall asleep in there again? 237 00:16:46,600 --> 00:16:47,870 Just a second... 238 00:16:49,740 --> 00:16:51,340 Our office is getting new members. 239 00:16:51,890 --> 00:16:53,420 All the girls are creating quite a fuss. Annoying. 240 00:16:53,820 --> 00:16:55,470 Don't talk like that. 241 00:16:56,120 --> 00:16:58,800 We were like that at one point. 242 00:16:59,880 --> 00:17:02,190 Whenever someone new came, 243 00:17:02,190 --> 00:17:04,420 we'd get excited, too, didn't we? 244 00:17:06,430 --> 00:17:08,760 What's this? She already left? 245 00:17:09,490 --> 00:17:10,460 Okay... 246 00:17:11,260 --> 00:17:12,590 Ah, what a surprise. 247 00:17:25,750 --> 00:17:29,880 I guess I haven't been copmletely abandoned yet. 248 00:17:30,860 --> 00:17:33,110 I owe you a lot from when I was your trainee, Director. 249 00:17:33,590 --> 00:17:36,510 Since I've been assigned to the Corporate Planning and Strategies Division (CPSD), I'll work hard, 250 00:17:36,510 --> 00:17:37,310 so please regard me kindly. 251 00:17:38,010 --> 00:17:39,230 Likewise. 252 00:17:39,610 --> 00:17:40,950 I'm Kurosawa Akihiko, a new employee. 253 00:17:41,650 --> 00:17:42,990 I've also been assigned to the CPSD. 254 00:17:46,870 --> 00:17:49,050 - Noda-san, trouble, trouble. - Hmm? 255 00:17:49,520 --> 00:17:52,530 He's the Tachibana-san from Textiles that all the women have their eyes on. 256 00:17:52,850 --> 00:17:54,550 It seems surreal that he'll be in our office now. 257 00:17:55,330 --> 00:17:57,650 Isn't the new kid so cute, too? 258 00:18:02,660 --> 00:18:03,850 My name is Kurosawa Akihiko. 259 00:18:04,240 --> 00:18:05,890 I don't know much about the company, 260 00:18:05,890 --> 00:18:07,920 - so please regard me kindly. - Likewise. 261 00:18:08,280 --> 00:18:09,680 So cute~ 262 00:18:10,290 --> 00:18:12,030 Guys are getting better-looking these days. 263 00:18:14,000 --> 00:18:15,430 All right~ 264 00:18:15,590 --> 00:18:17,190 - Excuse me? - Yes? 265 00:18:17,970 --> 00:18:20,240 - The director said to use this desk. - Okay. 266 00:18:21,600 --> 00:18:23,170 It's nice to meet you. I'm Kurosawa... 267 00:18:23,390 --> 00:18:25,060 - You can introduce yourself at the welcome party. - Right. 268 00:18:39,120 --> 00:18:40,090 Just a second. 269 00:18:40,550 --> 00:18:45,460 Instead of "Department of Technology" there, write "CPSD." 270 00:18:45,900 --> 00:18:47,320 You're not a student anymore. 271 00:18:49,350 --> 00:18:50,840 Excuse me, 272 00:18:50,840 --> 00:18:52,920 please use white-out, here. 273 00:18:52,920 --> 00:18:54,080 Thank you. 274 00:18:55,810 --> 00:18:59,100 - What should I call you? - Just finish filling that out first. 275 00:19:04,250 --> 00:19:06,510 Leave it to me. 276 00:19:08,400 --> 00:19:11,560 - I've been with this company for ten years. What about you, senpai? - I... 277 00:19:12,410 --> 00:19:14,210 Normally, if you're a full-time employee, 278 00:19:14,450 --> 00:19:18,670 you're from the last of the bubble economy. The company doesn't use many female employees now. 279 00:19:19,350 --> 00:19:21,520 - Why are you still with this office? - That is... 280 00:19:22,160 --> 00:19:22,980 Ah! Is it like this? 281 00:19:23,170 --> 00:19:26,690 You earn quite a bit, and you're salary can go up, but not down. 282 00:19:27,450 --> 00:19:29,320 I see... 283 00:19:29,610 --> 00:19:33,230 But, your peers must be married by now, right? 284 00:19:35,090 --> 00:19:38,040 Are you picking a fight? 285 00:19:38,670 --> 00:19:42,530 Excuse me. I'm Tachibana from Textiles. 286 00:19:43,740 --> 00:19:45,370 When first meeting, 287 00:19:45,370 --> 00:19:48,340 it seems to be proper to exchange introductions. 288 00:19:49,430 --> 00:19:50,450 I'm Noda. 289 00:19:53,800 --> 00:19:54,700 What? 290 00:19:56,150 --> 00:19:57,740 Please regard me kindly... 291 00:19:57,740 --> 00:19:59,420 Noda Naoko-san. 292 00:20:00,660 --> 00:20:02,980 Likewise. 293 00:20:05,640 --> 00:20:06,790 - Noda. - Yes? 294 00:20:07,880 --> 00:20:10,180 There's a new girl coming in today. I'll leave her to you. 295 00:20:10,370 --> 00:20:15,020 Again? Chiba-san from last month still hasn't caught on. 296 00:20:15,510 --> 00:20:17,460 - It was annoying that Chiba-san was no help, neh? - Yes. 297 00:20:17,770 --> 00:20:19,810 This is a change from the dispatch company. 298 00:20:20,310 --> 00:20:21,570 Change! What? ... 299 00:20:21,570 --> 00:20:23,680 She's here, she's here. Over here. 300 00:20:25,360 --> 00:20:29,320 I'm from CS Corporation. My name is Nakano Saki. Please regard me kindly. 301 00:20:29,660 --> 00:20:31,420 Likewise. 302 00:20:32,650 --> 00:20:36,720 If there's anything you don't know, ask this old hand, Noda-kun. 303 00:20:36,720 --> 00:20:37,760 I'll leave it to you. 304 00:20:40,730 --> 00:20:42,340 Nakano-san? 305 00:20:42,890 --> 00:20:45,300 - Work hard, and learn fast. - Yes. 306 00:20:45,950 --> 00:20:48,420 I'm lucky to be able to work in such an amazing office. 307 00:20:48,580 --> 00:20:49,780 I'll work hard. 308 00:20:50,310 --> 00:20:53,720 So, amongst the female employees, there's contract and dispatch employees... 309 00:20:56,060 --> 00:21:01,930 For general employees, namely there's clerical and sogoushoku* regular employees. *managerial career track 310 00:21:02,200 --> 00:21:03,280 There are that many? 311 00:21:03,970 --> 00:21:05,190 How do you tell them apart? 312 00:21:14,680 --> 00:21:17,920 The over-dressed ones are the new recruits. 313 00:21:18,070 --> 00:21:22,750 The ones desperately trying to find a man before their five years are up are the contract employees. 314 00:21:23,550 --> 00:21:26,870 You could say these two groups are the "flowers" of the office. 315 00:21:27,630 --> 00:21:29,280 And 316 00:21:29,280 --> 00:21:33,620 those who stay past 30 are the regular employees, 317 00:21:34,600 --> 00:21:37,930 since our company hasn't employed women these seven years. 318 00:21:39,040 --> 00:21:41,680 I see...and those part-time old ladies? 319 00:21:41,950 --> 00:21:43,070 "Office queens" 320 00:21:43,340 --> 00:21:45,440 and former clerical regular employees. 321 00:21:46,720 --> 00:21:50,050 Even if one reevaluates herself or steps down from active service, for these women. 322 00:21:50,430 --> 00:21:53,850 there's no point in make-up or fashionable clothes. 323 00:21:56,800 --> 00:22:00,660 I have an engagement during Golden Week. Sorry. 324 00:22:01,490 --> 00:22:05,530 No matter, the most annoying ones are the 30 plus clerical regular employees. 325 00:22:06,620 --> 00:22:09,680 I should say they haven't resigned to being middle-aged women yet. 326 00:22:11,010 --> 00:22:12,960 Senpai, you know these ladies well. 327 00:22:16,840 --> 00:22:20,220 There were a lot of women in Textiles; I've had my hardships. 328 00:22:25,910 --> 00:22:26,980 Let's fight on. 329 00:22:28,460 --> 00:22:29,520 Welcome. 330 00:22:29,940 --> 00:22:30,940 Noda, 331 00:22:31,200 --> 00:22:32,260 over here. 332 00:22:36,500 --> 00:22:37,570 Would you like a drink, too? 333 00:22:38,500 --> 00:22:39,820 It's still working hours. 334 00:22:40,510 --> 00:22:41,730 Just have a little. 335 00:22:42,360 --> 00:22:43,710 One drink won't make you turn red. 336 00:22:44,180 --> 00:22:47,450 I'll pass. If you called me all the way out here, it's something bad isn't it? 337 00:22:48,020 --> 00:22:48,910 Excuse me, one cold soba, please. 338 00:22:50,260 --> 00:22:51,710 Look over this for me. 339 00:22:52,590 --> 00:22:53,720 What is it? 340 00:22:54,900 --> 00:22:57,730 Attendance: Director Akiyama, Business Activities Division, 341 00:22:58,000 --> 00:22:58,900 Director Sato, Public Relations Division, 342 00:22:59,110 --> 00:23:02,830 Director Uparupa, Personnel Management. 343 00:22:59,110 --> 00:23:02,830 note: Uparupa: A weird-looking salamander (?) 344 00:23:03,360 --> 00:23:04,980 Sorry. I shouldn't laugh. 345 00:23:05,150 --> 00:23:06,730 But, if this Director Uparupa...no... 346 00:23:06,960 --> 00:23:08,640 if the personnel director saw this, there'd be trouble. 347 00:23:08,970 --> 00:23:10,830 He already saw. 348 00:23:12,330 --> 00:23:15,840 I asked Hasegawa to send this, and she sent it just like that. 349 00:23:17,080 --> 00:23:18,600 Although the meaning is clear... 350 00:23:19,870 --> 00:23:21,640 About Hasegawa... 351 00:23:21,640 --> 00:23:23,280 Something like this happened before too. 352 00:23:23,900 --> 00:23:27,700 Can you say something? [This again?] 353 00:23:31,100 --> 00:23:36,600 Why is it a woman's duty to scold another woman? 354 00:23:37,000 --> 00:23:41,980 When a woman is forced to do this, it seems she ages all at once. 355 00:23:43,700 --> 00:23:44,780 Look 356 00:23:44,970 --> 00:23:46,280 where it went wrong. 357 00:23:46,910 --> 00:23:48,710 Why does it say this? 358 00:23:48,860 --> 00:23:50,300 Ah! 359 00:23:51,980 --> 00:23:54,700 - It must be 'cause of the computer. - Eh? 360 00:23:56,110 --> 00:23:59,090 I was busy, so I didn't see what I was typing. 361 00:23:59,820 --> 00:24:01,630 I knew to type the personnel director's name. 362 00:24:01,890 --> 00:24:03,190 but "Uparupa" popped up instead. 363 00:24:04,330 --> 00:24:06,850 You made this, right? 364 00:24:07,680 --> 00:24:09,890 I was talking to a friend while... 365 00:24:10,600 --> 00:24:11,990 I told you before, right? 366 00:24:13,010 --> 00:24:16,750 Once you complete something, you check it for errors, 367 00:24:16,960 --> 00:24:19,020 then, after you print, make sure you check again. 368 00:24:20,140 --> 00:24:23,180 That time I was so busy 'cause the Head Chief had requested some shopping, 369 00:24:23,860 --> 00:24:26,500 so I asked Saotome-san to print it for me. 370 00:24:28,730 --> 00:24:31,570 I was asked only to print and distribute it. 371 00:24:32,200 --> 00:24:33,710 If there needs to be an apology, I'll apologize. 372 00:24:35,600 --> 00:24:36,420 About that... 373 00:24:37,310 --> 00:24:40,380 The apology isn't the problem. 374 00:24:42,180 --> 00:24:44,130 This is something I say as a senpai. 375 00:24:45,410 --> 00:24:50,230 In our office, whether it's rewriting or copying or making coffee -- 376 00:24:50,380 --> 00:24:54,470 these small tasks pile up and become important tasks. 377 00:24:55,700 --> 00:24:57,110 Those small tasks, you see, 378 00:24:57,970 --> 00:25:00,830 can't just be passed off haphazardly. 379 00:25:00,950 --> 00:25:01,720 But... 380 00:25:01,860 --> 00:25:03,100 Saotome-san, what is it? 381 00:25:03,550 --> 00:25:04,870 I wondered from a while ago... 382 00:25:05,020 --> 00:25:09,710 - Noda-san, what right do you have to say this to us? - Huh? 383 00:25:10,860 --> 00:25:17,100 I mean, shouldn't the person who gave the order be scolding us? 384 00:25:20,000 --> 00:25:22,230 Well, I have no such right. 385 00:25:22,620 --> 00:25:26,630 I only spoke as a senpai in this office. 386 00:25:26,820 --> 00:25:31,730 I don't like how Noda-san often scolds us in place of the men. 387 00:25:33,310 --> 00:25:36,300 Even if it's a dispatch, it would be okay. 388 00:25:37,440 --> 00:25:39,060 She's speaking quite accurately... 389 00:25:40,640 --> 00:25:43,140 But, that's only how you see it. 390 00:25:43,370 --> 00:25:46,300 When I was younger, I was often scolded by my senpais. 391 00:25:46,530 --> 00:25:51,870 The men in this office generally dislike scolding the women, 392 00:25:53,340 --> 00:25:58,990 but don't you think every office needs one or two scolding middle-aged women? 393 00:26:01,560 --> 00:26:04,820 - I understand. I'll be more careful in the future. - Okay. 394 00:26:05,640 --> 00:26:06,690 Then, please... 395 00:26:10,970 --> 00:26:12,400 Well, then, thank you for your hard work. 396 00:26:13,940 --> 00:26:16,100 Could she be getting back at you for yesterday's group date? 397 00:26:16,700 --> 00:26:18,120 Eh? 398 00:26:18,380 --> 00:26:19,830 What is that supposed to mean? 399 00:26:20,460 --> 00:26:22,830 I didn't mean to usurp him like that. 400 00:26:23,150 --> 00:26:25,550 I'm talking about work. Why are you changing the subject? 401 00:26:25,950 --> 00:26:28,590 I apologize for asking Miyamoto-san to take me home. 402 00:26:28,800 --> 00:26:31,560 - I'm not concerned about that at all. - Really? 403 00:26:31,990 --> 00:26:33,250 Mm. 404 00:26:34,030 --> 00:26:35,260 That's a relief. 405 00:26:36,590 --> 00:26:37,420 Eh? 406 00:26:37,680 --> 00:26:40,630 If it's okay with you, I'll do my best. 407 00:26:41,560 --> 00:26:43,760 Then, I'll excuse myself. 408 00:26:47,580 --> 00:26:49,080 Is it okay to be so smitten? 409 00:26:49,690 --> 00:26:50,650 Neh? What? 410 00:26:50,840 --> 00:26:52,920 At any rate, it'd be best not to be so interested in Miyamoto-san. 411 00:26:54,260 --> 00:26:55,870 Just a second...eh? 412 00:26:58,950 --> 00:27:00,400 Wait...Kato-san. 413 00:27:02,600 --> 00:27:03,510 When I first came to this company, 414 00:27:04,410 --> 00:27:07,390 I worked once with Miyamoto in the Steel Department. 415 00:27:08,150 --> 00:27:09,550 I see... 416 00:27:09,910 --> 00:27:11,100 That's it. 417 00:27:12,060 --> 00:27:13,600 Mm. 418 00:27:14,250 --> 00:27:17,000 Senpai, did you really have feelings for him? 419 00:27:17,000 --> 00:27:18,280 Oh, no no~ 420 00:27:18,750 --> 00:27:19,620 Liar. 421 00:27:19,890 --> 00:27:22,780 You never thought that your MBA prince had appeared at that instant? 422 00:27:24,100 --> 00:27:25,440 Not once. 423 00:27:26,680 --> 00:27:29,250 I've long given up on finding my Prince Charming. 424 00:27:29,910 --> 00:27:31,840 But it seems you still haven given up your dream, senpai. 425 00:27:33,350 --> 00:27:34,590 I don't know... 426 00:27:35,730 --> 00:27:37,090 That could be dangerous. 427 00:27:38,180 --> 00:27:41,330 At this age, if you were to lose your footing, you'll never recover. 428 00:27:42,080 --> 00:27:46,240 But, if a wonderful meeting occurs, a woman could recover completely, 429 00:27:46,540 --> 00:27:48,660 so you still don't know. 430 00:27:49,550 --> 00:27:51,230 It's none of my business. 431 00:27:51,520 --> 00:27:53,020 Isn't it tiring standing in high heels? 432 00:27:53,420 --> 00:27:54,830 No, I rather like it here. 433 00:27:55,240 --> 00:27:56,980 It's great drinking beer like this and passing the time. 434 00:27:58,420 --> 00:28:00,200 - Good evening. - Welcome. 435 00:28:00,200 --> 00:28:01,260 The usual, please. 436 00:28:02,180 --> 00:28:02,850 Oh~ 437 00:28:03,860 --> 00:28:05,580 My junior -- Kato Hiromi. 438 00:28:05,880 --> 00:28:06,950 - Nice to meet you. - Nice to meet you. 439 00:28:07,130 --> 00:28:08,900 Naoko, would you like to go to Kasaki Temple this holiday? ??? 440 00:28:09,130 --> 00:28:13,310 Exorcism is quite the trend these days - even doing it from head to toe. 441 00:28:14,120 --> 00:28:15,840 But, we don't believe in it anyways. 442 00:28:16,100 --> 00:28:18,120 Really? 443 00:28:18,420 --> 00:28:21,900 It's been a hard day. Cheers! 444 00:28:26,550 --> 00:28:27,880 Senpai, 445 00:28:27,880 --> 00:28:29,230 it's contradictory, isn't? 446 00:28:29,120 --> 00:28:29,780 What? 447 00:28:30,210 --> 00:28:35,420 We talk in bars about exorcism while we wait for some Prince Charming. 448 00:28:36,980 --> 00:28:37,950 Right... 449 00:28:39,320 --> 00:28:40,870 We're contradictory. 450 00:28:41,720 --> 00:28:44,310 EVeryday, between woman and obasan, 451 00:28:45,420 --> 00:28:48,120 between dream and reality - we're going back and forth. 452 00:28:49,360 --> 00:28:51,500 All single women are surely like this. 453 00:28:52,440 --> 00:28:54,650 Liking themselves, 454 00:28:55,200 --> 00:28:57,080 then hating themselves. 455 00:28:57,500 --> 00:28:59,150 - Excuse me. One more, please. - Okay. 456 00:29:00,330 --> 00:29:02,250 Maybe I should have evil influences dispelled too? 457 00:29:02,810 --> 00:29:05,230 No, I don't want to. 458 00:29:05,410 --> 00:29:08,080 It would be like admitting that I'm cursed with misfortunes. 459 00:29:09,200 --> 00:29:11,410 I haven't been tricked by anything lately. 460 00:29:11,770 --> 00:29:12,780 Why? 461 00:29:13,220 --> 00:29:19,820 - Duping is preying upon the inexperience of youth. - Mm. 462 00:29:19,960 --> 00:29:21,540 Ah, that's right. 463 00:29:21,630 --> 00:29:23,490 How about golfing together? 464 00:29:23,650 --> 00:29:27,270 That sounds good. Let's go. 465 00:29:27,590 --> 00:29:30,230 - Invitation of the Director. - Okay. 466 00:29:32,070 --> 00:29:33,680 Excellent. 467 00:29:33,940 --> 00:29:35,080 As expected of Noda-kun. 468 00:29:37,480 --> 00:29:38,960 But, that is, 469 00:29:38,960 --> 00:29:41,180 why are they here, too? 470 00:29:41,400 --> 00:29:42,680 Probably to suck up to the Director. 471 00:29:43,520 --> 00:29:45,690 What? This is your first time golfing? 472 00:29:46,010 --> 00:29:47,680 - I always thought of golf as something only middle-aged men did. - Dummy. 473 00:29:48,370 --> 00:29:51,290 It's essential for building relationships from now on. 474 00:29:51,920 --> 00:29:54,840 Director, please teach him well. 475 00:29:55,450 --> 00:29:56,530 Let's play hard. 476 00:29:57,630 --> 00:29:58,540 Ah! That's right. 477 00:29:58,540 --> 00:30:00,780 Another person's supposed to come today -- 478 00:30:01,170 --> 00:30:02,940 someone who wanted to golf with Noda-san no matter waht. 479 00:30:03,080 --> 00:30:04,100 Huh? Who? 480 00:30:04,100 --> 00:30:05,620 If it's like a blind date, then I'm not interested. 481 00:30:05,850 --> 00:30:07,340 No, she's a woman. 482 00:30:08,080 --> 00:30:09,810 Don't know how she heard of you. 483 00:30:10,120 --> 00:30:12,360 She came to a party with her husband before. 484 00:30:13,150 --> 00:30:15,240 Hello. 485 00:30:15,240 --> 00:30:16,460 Thank you for letting me join you today. 486 00:30:16,830 --> 00:30:17,940 We've been waiting. 487 00:30:18,890 --> 00:30:20,810 It's been a long time. 488 00:30:21,580 --> 00:30:22,810 Ahh... 489 00:30:23,810 --> 00:30:25,230 My name is Suzuki Eriko. 490 00:30:25,230 --> 00:30:26,800 I used to work in the Foodstuffs Second Department... 491 00:30:26,800 --> 00:30:29,420 I also went drinking once with Naoko-san. 492 00:30:31,180 --> 00:30:32,780 Ah! That Suzuki-san! 493 00:30:33,880 --> 00:30:35,010 I'm glad you remember. 494 00:30:35,260 --> 00:30:35,960 It's nothing. 495 00:30:36,440 --> 00:30:38,830 But, I heard you quit to marry. 496 00:30:39,160 --> 00:30:41,540 Now I'm no longer Suzuki Eriko but Sawaki Eriko. 497 00:30:41,540 --> 00:30:42,710 Ah, is that so? 498 00:30:43,270 --> 00:30:46,070 I've always looked up to Naoko-san. 499 00:30:46,630 --> 00:30:47,540 Eh? 500 00:30:47,980 --> 00:30:49,910 After hearing about you from Director Sakaguchi, I wanted to meet you. 501 00:30:52,780 --> 00:30:54,880 I'm sorry for just sticking myself in. 502 00:30:55,420 --> 00:30:57,320 Anyway, let's begin. 503 00:31:06,190 --> 00:31:10,150 Nice shot~ Good! 504 00:31:11,750 --> 00:31:17,440 Now that I remember, she was in the company's golf club because of her highly praised golfing skills. 505 00:31:30,880 --> 00:31:32,690 Nice shot. 506 00:31:34,010 --> 00:31:34,810 I'll go first. 507 00:31:34,810 --> 00:31:36,300 Okay. 508 00:31:57,490 --> 00:31:59,350 Oh~ Nice shot. 509 00:32:18,650 --> 00:32:20,340 Yess~ 510 00:32:20,660 --> 00:32:22,530 You're amazing. Like a pro. 511 00:32:22,850 --> 00:32:25,980 Not really. I just go with my husband from time to time. 512 00:32:26,410 --> 00:32:32,600 But, my daughter will enter elementary next year, so I'll be able to practice more. 513 00:32:33,270 --> 00:32:36,380 - How much is the membership fee for a golf club? - Eh? 514 00:32:36,990 --> 00:32:40,210 What does your husband do? 515 00:32:40,710 --> 00:32:42,850 He runs an investment consultant company. 516 00:32:46,120 --> 00:32:47,560 Really? 517 00:32:48,120 --> 00:32:50,020 So, he's the president. 518 00:32:50,330 --> 00:32:51,750 It's best if you don't ask. 519 00:33:18,730 --> 00:33:20,240 - Kurosawa-kun, is this really your first time golfing? - Yes. 520 00:33:20,240 --> 00:33:21,430 Your swing strength is good. 521 00:33:21,430 --> 00:33:22,360 - Really? - Mm. 522 00:33:22,360 --> 00:33:24,010 Thank you. 523 00:33:26,310 --> 00:33:28,240 What's wrong with Noda-kun? 524 00:33:28,640 --> 00:33:30,120 She's not in good condition today. 525 00:33:30,900 --> 00:33:35,890 Ah ~~ maybe because Eriko-san's winning aura is affecting her. 526 00:33:35,890 --> 00:33:36,940 That's true. 527 00:33:47,000 --> 00:33:48,960 Really. 528 00:33:48,960 --> 00:33:49,980 It won't go... 529 00:33:50,640 --> 00:33:51,620 All right... 530 00:33:55,450 --> 00:33:58,220 Golf really is a mental sport. 531 00:34:03,560 --> 00:34:05,420 Ah~ 532 00:34:06,610 --> 00:34:08,640 You really are someone full of misfortunes. 533 00:34:14,950 --> 00:34:16,420 Nice. 534 00:34:16,890 --> 00:34:17,990 Thank you. 535 00:34:31,470 --> 00:34:32,890 Ahh my back hurts. 536 00:34:32,890 --> 00:34:35,360 I'll finish first. 537 00:34:44,610 --> 00:34:46,860 Today was really fun. 538 00:34:47,550 --> 00:34:49,800 Let's take this opportunity to become good friends. 539 00:34:51,020 --> 00:34:52,650 If it's anything but golf. 540 00:34:54,590 --> 00:34:57,710 There's something I wanted to ask you, Noda-san. 541 00:34:58,180 --> 00:34:59,410 Sorry for the abruptness, but do you have time later? 542 00:34:59,650 --> 00:35:02,610 Because my husband and I made dinner reservations... 543 00:35:03,920 --> 00:35:05,400 I don't want to be trouble. 544 00:35:05,400 --> 00:35:06,670 Don't say that. 545 00:35:07,020 --> 00:35:08,770 My husband's coming to pick me up, so... 546 00:35:09,470 --> 00:35:14,100 Is she trying to show off how happy she is? 547 00:35:15,860 --> 00:35:18,380 I'm really sorry, but today's not good. 548 00:35:19,840 --> 00:35:21,040 Ahh that's regrettable. 549 00:35:21,780 --> 00:35:24,200 I feel I've made you dislike me, Noda-san. 550 00:35:26,350 --> 00:35:27,770 What are you saying? That's a bit extreme. 551 00:35:28,210 --> 00:35:33,150 You see, I came in Kato-san's car, and I promised I'd drive. 552 00:35:34,890 --> 00:35:36,990 I'll excuse myself first. 553 00:35:38,510 --> 00:35:40,230 I'll see you later, then. 554 00:35:42,000 --> 00:35:43,190 Ah, where's Kato-san? 555 00:35:43,690 --> 00:35:46,800 - She said she had shamisen practice and left with the Director. - What? 556 00:35:47,680 --> 00:35:48,910 Then, my husband can give you a ride. 557 00:35:49,090 --> 00:35:50,560 Kurosawa-san, you're welcome to join us as well. 558 00:35:50,980 --> 00:35:53,010 Would that be okay? Thank you. I'm saved. 559 00:35:54,730 --> 00:35:56,390 He's here. 560 00:35:58,850 --> 00:36:00,810 Naoko-san, please. 561 00:36:04,220 --> 00:36:06,870 Honey, over here. 562 00:36:17,350 --> 00:36:19,390 But... 563 00:36:29,870 --> 00:36:30,880 Honey, let me introduce you. 564 00:36:31,060 --> 00:36:32,640 This is Noda Naoko-san. 565 00:36:35,630 --> 00:36:37,450 Ah...sorry about last time. 566 00:36:40,150 --> 00:36:41,720 What does that mean? 567 00:36:42,510 --> 00:36:43,810 Do you know each other? 568 00:36:45,670 --> 00:36:51,710 Thank you for saving me from the drunk man last time. 569 00:37:00,310 --> 00:37:02,750 It seems we were meant to meet. 570 00:37:03,180 --> 00:37:07,010 - You usually never ride the subway. - That's true. 571 00:37:07,940 --> 00:37:13,060 How do women on this earth manage to get such men so easily? 572 00:37:16,530 --> 00:37:17,620 Apologies... 573 00:37:17,620 --> 00:37:20,350 But it's a call from one of my female co-workers, may I take it? 574 00:37:20,350 --> 00:37:21,730 - Please. - Thank you. 575 00:37:24,180 --> 00:37:25,150 Hello? 576 00:37:25,630 --> 00:37:27,950 - Hello, it's Hasegawa. - Mm. 577 00:37:27,950 --> 00:37:30,040 Sorry for calling on your day off, 578 00:37:30,520 --> 00:37:34,160 but I have to ask you something. 579 00:37:35,630 --> 00:37:37,220 What's wrong? 580 00:37:37,690 --> 00:37:39,720 The truth is...I... 581 00:37:39,720 --> 00:37:41,840 I think I've been played. 582 00:37:41,840 --> 00:37:44,780 What? What do you mean? 583 00:37:45,630 --> 00:37:50,830 He won't call or answer my calls. 584 00:37:51,370 --> 00:37:54,720 Mm...that is rather harrowing... 585 00:37:55,490 --> 00:37:59,950 I only have a necktie, and I can't get in touch with him. 586 00:38:00,620 --> 00:38:04,180 If you keep holding on, you'll only be more miserable. 587 00:38:04,590 --> 00:38:06,500 That... 588 00:38:07,000 --> 00:38:11,050 Noda-san, what is bad about me? 589 00:38:11,820 --> 00:38:14,280 Well...that's... 590 00:38:14,280 --> 00:38:16,990 I don't know your boyfriend well, so I wouldn't know. 591 00:38:16,990 --> 00:38:18,580 No. 592 00:38:18,580 --> 00:38:20,890 He's Miyamoto-san from the Energy department. 593 00:38:20,890 --> 00:38:24,670 Eh? Still Miyamoto-san? 594 00:38:24,670 --> 00:38:28,420 We went on a date once after the group date, 595 00:38:28,420 --> 00:38:31,940 because he was really good to me. 596 00:38:31,940 --> 00:38:34,370 After meeting only twice? 597 00:38:34,370 --> 00:38:36,860 We went to a hotel the second time. 598 00:38:36,860 --> 00:38:40,120 I was tricked. 599 00:38:44,270 --> 00:38:46,040 What's wrong? Minami-san? 600 00:38:46,040 --> 00:38:48,220 Hello? Hello? 601 00:38:50,850 --> 00:38:52,600 Just a second. Don't cry. 602 00:38:54,340 --> 00:38:57,070 I can understand how you feel, but, still... 603 00:38:57,070 --> 00:39:01,670 Running way after the first time means 604 00:39:01,670 --> 00:39:02,960 that was the only intention from the beginning. 605 00:39:02,960 --> 00:39:03,860 Mm? 606 00:39:03,860 --> 00:39:07,060 It's not that I haven't had a similar experience, 607 00:39:07,060 --> 00:39:12,640 but, with these affairs, there's a higher probability of running away, isn't there? 608 00:39:12,890 --> 00:39:13,860 A common saying is 609 00:39:14,010 --> 00:39:17,950 "Keep your distance for half a year, don't go chasing incessantly." 610 00:39:23,560 --> 00:39:25,010 I'm so sorry. 611 00:39:25,790 --> 00:39:26,610 Hello? 612 00:39:26,610 --> 00:39:29,030 It's a little hard for me to talk right now. 613 00:39:29,230 --> 00:39:30,450 Hm, okay, okay. 614 00:39:30,450 --> 00:39:32,470 I'll hang up then. 615 00:39:35,120 --> 00:39:36,670 My apologies. I made you wait. 616 00:39:37,670 --> 00:39:39,030 - Are you finished? - Yes. 617 00:39:48,780 --> 00:39:52,190 Isn't Naoko-san like I said she would be? 618 00:39:52,450 --> 00:39:53,520 I suppose. 619 00:39:54,100 --> 00:39:57,880 Uhm...I don't know too much about what's being said of Noda-san, 620 00:39:57,880 --> 00:39:59,790 but, when you say she's as you expected, 621 00:39:59,790 --> 00:40:02,640 - do you mean that she's had a lot of experience? - That's enough. 622 00:40:03,150 --> 00:40:07,320 She's been a good support to her juniors since long ago and always gave out good advice to everyone. 623 00:40:07,880 --> 00:40:09,390 As a woman, she is respected. 624 00:40:10,550 --> 00:40:14,870 I always thought a woman couldn't be happy if she's not innocent . 625 00:40:17,080 --> 00:40:21,640 Naoko-san, we must meet again. 626 00:40:21,700 --> 00:40:22,690 Eriko, 627 00:40:23,270 --> 00:40:24,410 don't take it too far. 628 00:40:25,000 --> 00:40:26,270 Why? 629 00:40:26,960 --> 00:40:28,200 She's busy, too. 630 00:40:29,830 --> 00:40:31,280 No... 631 00:40:32,180 --> 00:40:33,670 I'm sorry. 632 00:40:52,640 --> 00:40:54,780 Hey, come look at this. 633 00:40:56,200 --> 00:40:58,100 From: Hasegawa Minami 634 00:40:58,640 --> 00:41:00,910 Subject: Second proposal of the discussion 635 00:41:01,380 --> 00:41:03,740 To: Miyamoto-san 636 00:41:03,740 --> 00:41:07,230 It seems you're on a busy business trip where I can't contact you. 637 00:41:07,230 --> 00:41:09,870 I trust you, Miyamoto-san. 638 00:41:09,870 --> 00:41:12,960 If there was no love involved, that night wouldn't have been so good. 639 00:41:12,960 --> 00:41:16,060 I'll wait for your reply. Love you to death. 640 00:41:16,060 --> 00:41:17,410 Manami. 641 00:41:20,360 --> 00:41:23,480 Miyamoto-san is on a business trip now, 642 00:41:23,480 --> 00:41:27,130 but please tell her that Manami's feelings are already revealed to the entire Energy Department. 643 00:41:27,130 --> 00:41:28,260 How self-destructive... 644 00:41:28,890 --> 00:41:30,270 Hasegawa is certainly something. 645 00:41:30,870 --> 00:41:32,370 Mm...I don't think so. 646 00:41:32,810 --> 00:41:37,340 I think she didn't know that everyone would end up reading it. 647 00:41:40,280 --> 00:41:42,910 But, there is a limit to the mistakes one can make. . 648 00:41:53,490 --> 00:41:54,640 - Hey. - Yes? 649 00:41:54,640 --> 00:41:56,960 - Want to have lunch together? - Okay. 650 00:42:05,140 --> 00:42:06,350 The girl who just passed -- she's the one who sent that email. 651 00:42:06,640 --> 00:42:08,790 I read it, too -- it said she loves him to death. 652 00:42:08,990 --> 00:42:11,490 Somehow, I feel like everyone's looking at me. 653 00:42:11,840 --> 00:42:13,760 You really have no idea what you've done... 654 00:42:14,310 --> 00:42:15,470 Anyway, let's go out and talk. 655 00:42:16,640 --> 00:42:18,310 Noda-senpai. 656 00:42:18,760 --> 00:42:20,420 It's been such a long time! 657 00:42:20,670 --> 00:42:22,170 Kazue-san...what is it? 658 00:42:22,610 --> 00:42:24,920 Actually, the truth is I'm getting married next week. 659 00:42:25,270 --> 00:42:26,840 Ah, really? Congratulations. 660 00:42:27,180 --> 00:42:28,410 I owe you a lot. 661 00:42:28,590 --> 00:42:29,690 No, the pleasure's mine... 662 00:42:29,950 --> 00:42:37,130 If you're free, I'd appreciate it if you'd come. 663 00:42:41,180 --> 00:42:42,650 Miyamoto Koichi...? 664 00:42:42,650 --> 00:42:45,520 Yes, Energy Department's Miyamoto-san. 665 00:42:48,840 --> 00:42:51,480 What? It couldn't be... 666 00:42:51,480 --> 00:42:52,420 Hey, calm down. 667 00:42:52,420 --> 00:42:53,330 It can't be true. 668 00:42:53,330 --> 00:42:54,960 Calm down. 669 00:42:55,320 --> 00:42:56,680 Are you the one who sent the email? 670 00:42:56,850 --> 00:42:58,410 Hold on, hold on. 671 00:42:59,830 --> 00:43:01,590 Hasegawa-san, calm down, neh? 672 00:43:02,110 --> 00:43:05,490 It seems that he was under your care at a group date some days ago. 673 00:43:07,050 --> 00:43:10,880 I didn't think he'd hide his engagement and go to a group date, 674 00:43:13,030 --> 00:43:16,750 but it's good to find out what sort of guy he is before the wedding, isn't it? 675 00:43:16,810 --> 00:43:18,940 - Noda-san, what do you know?! - Mm. 676 00:43:18,940 --> 00:43:22,630 For the past five years, I worked so hard to maintain a long-distance relationship with him. 677 00:43:25,420 --> 00:43:28,190 Are you really going to marry him? 678 00:43:28,370 --> 00:43:29,800 Yes, I'm going to marry him. 679 00:43:29,950 --> 00:43:32,000 Because this is why I entered this company. 680 00:43:33,720 --> 00:43:36,120 I'm also 30 years old now, 681 00:43:37,820 --> 00:43:39,650 and I don't want to become like you, senpai. 682 00:43:52,330 --> 00:43:54,060 Noda-san. 683 00:44:17,330 --> 00:44:19,050 Director Sakaguchi, 684 00:44:19,050 --> 00:44:22,910 Thank you for the congratulations on my marriage. 685 00:44:24,500 --> 00:44:30,150 Certainly, but, Miyamoto-kun, you should clean up your personal life. 686 00:44:30,660 --> 00:44:33,250 About that, I have something to ask you. 687 00:44:36,580 --> 00:44:40,560 Does that contracted employee still have another year? 688 00:44:41,840 --> 00:44:43,680 Can't there be some way? 689 00:44:43,890 --> 00:44:45,640 These are the consequences of your actions. 690 00:44:47,680 --> 00:44:51,070 I apologize. 691 00:44:51,070 --> 00:44:53,420 But can't you help me in some way? 692 00:44:53,920 --> 00:44:57,730 Can't you cancel the contract due to unexpected staff reduction? 693 00:45:03,960 --> 00:45:05,520 Excuse me. 694 00:45:07,170 --> 00:45:08,100 Miyamoto-san. 695 00:45:08,930 --> 00:45:10,890 Congratulations on your marriage. 696 00:45:12,050 --> 00:45:13,280 What are you doing here? 697 00:45:13,690 --> 00:45:15,940 And, Director, I need to talk to you. 698 00:45:16,490 --> 00:45:17,610 Then, let's talk outside - 699 00:45:18,570 --> 00:45:19,390 this could be seen as sexual harrassment... 700 00:45:19,660 --> 00:45:22,480 If I don't speak now it'll be too late, so please just hear me out. 701 00:45:27,150 --> 00:45:29,600 It's about Hasegawa -- who's working here on contract. 702 00:45:30,430 --> 00:45:32,540 Certainly she's made mistakes in her work, 703 00:45:33,120 --> 00:45:35,930 but I don't think they're severe enough for her contract to be cancelled. 704 00:45:36,840 --> 00:45:40,400 Isn't it a big mistake to send that kind of email to the whole company? 705 00:45:41,710 --> 00:45:42,870 It's a violation of the rules. 706 00:45:45,870 --> 00:45:49,070 Aren't you the one who broke them first? 707 00:45:52,010 --> 00:45:53,680 You mean by attending the group date? 708 00:45:55,250 --> 00:45:58,460 It was my last bachelor fling before marriage. That's all. 709 00:45:59,880 --> 00:46:02,850 At that time, you were happy too right, Noda-san? 710 00:46:04,470 --> 00:46:05,880 Ah~~~ 711 00:46:07,450 --> 00:46:09,540 I didn't choose you, 712 00:46:09,540 --> 00:46:12,530 but I went for a younger girl. 713 00:46:13,180 --> 00:46:17,110 I apologize if you were offended. 714 00:46:27,820 --> 00:46:29,800 - Director. - Mm? 715 00:46:31,570 --> 00:46:34,010 What are you going to do about Hasegawa-san? 716 00:46:35,170 --> 00:46:36,060 Mm... 717 00:46:37,260 --> 00:46:44,410 I understand your feelings, but because of what she did, it may be hard for her to stay. 718 00:46:45,370 --> 00:46:50,210 Wouldn't it be better for Hasegawa-kun's confidence if she changed employment? 719 00:46:50,670 --> 00:46:52,920 Please don't speak so casually about a change of employment. 720 00:46:55,980 --> 00:47:01,870 Is the firing of a contract employee to be discussed in the bathroom? 721 00:47:05,570 --> 00:47:06,890 Hasegawa-san... 722 00:47:08,740 --> 00:47:13,680 I don't think she should leave. Excuse me. 723 00:47:46,400 --> 00:47:47,710 The copies of the business trip... 724 00:47:47,710 --> 00:47:48,570 give each deparment a copy, 725 00:47:48,570 --> 00:47:51,110 then quickly finish the treasury statistics. 726 00:47:51,720 --> 00:48:02,180 Noda-san, I'll only be at this company for another year, nonetheless, what am I doing? 727 00:48:05,100 --> 00:48:06,540 Forget about it. 728 00:48:09,570 --> 00:48:10,950 Hmm. Forget about it already. 729 00:48:14,450 --> 00:48:19,780 Even if a man betrays you, work doesn't, all right? 730 00:48:24,850 --> 00:48:27,850 Before chatting, finish the liquidation sheets please? 731 00:48:29,840 --> 00:48:31,230 Saotome-san, did you hear me? 732 00:48:31,410 --> 00:48:32,780 Yes. 733 00:48:33,960 --> 00:48:36,800 - You're saying work won't betray us. - Yes. 734 00:48:37,330 --> 00:48:42,000 You can say that because you're a regular employee, 735 00:48:43,700 --> 00:48:48,710 but there's no point in saying that to us dispatch employees, because, once the word "change" comes around, we're cut. 736 00:49:13,680 --> 00:49:14,640 Have a good day. 737 00:49:14,800 --> 00:49:16,000 Have a good day. 738 00:49:25,140 --> 00:49:27,230 Director, I've finished. 739 00:49:33,500 --> 00:49:34,570 Good job. 740 00:49:34,800 --> 00:49:36,270 I'll pass them out to every department. 741 00:49:45,020 --> 00:49:46,780 If she tries, she gets things done. 742 00:49:49,100 --> 00:49:51,840 - But, it might be too late. - What? 743 00:49:53,900 --> 00:49:57,820 Miyamoto-san was desperate, so he told the personnel director this time. 744 00:49:58,040 --> 00:49:59,180 What? 745 00:49:59,360 --> 00:50:00,720 Let's talk about it next time. 746 00:50:01,170 --> 00:50:02,900 - Tachibana, let's go. - Yes, sir. 747 00:50:18,410 --> 00:50:21,940 I picked this up in the beverage room's trash can. 748 00:50:23,320 --> 00:50:25,940 It seems to be the tie Miyamoto-san forgot after that session. 749 00:50:26,300 --> 00:50:27,420 Why'd you pick that up? 750 00:50:28,060 --> 00:50:30,130 Hasegawa probably threw it away to forget everything. 751 00:50:31,760 --> 00:50:34,430 The truth is, 752 00:50:34,430 --> 00:50:36,470 when I first came to work here, 753 00:50:36,470 --> 00:50:38,860 - he approached me then ran away. - Liar. 754 00:50:39,670 --> 00:50:41,500 So I always wanted to punish him. 755 00:50:42,850 --> 00:50:44,370 I can use this, right? 756 00:50:47,600 --> 00:50:50,370 I've finished now, so I'll hurry. 757 00:50:50,370 --> 00:50:52,950 The parents are in discussion there, right? 758 00:50:52,950 --> 00:50:54,140 Mm, I'll see you. 759 00:50:55,610 --> 00:50:56,940 It's been a while. 760 00:50:59,180 --> 00:51:01,020 I'll return this to you. 761 00:51:01,750 --> 00:51:03,050 Lost Article? 762 00:51:03,370 --> 00:51:07,110 A man who forgets things after his indiscretions... 763 00:51:07,760 --> 00:51:09,900 I don't know if it's good to tell your precious fiancee about this. 764 00:51:12,690 --> 00:51:16,800 I wish you a happy wedding. 765 00:51:19,580 --> 00:51:21,140 What do you mean by this? 766 00:51:24,780 --> 00:51:28,050 - Then, the contract is safe? - Director. 767 00:51:29,800 --> 00:51:34,290 All right. If you say so. 768 00:51:47,610 --> 00:51:51,040 Hello? Corporate Planning and Strategies Division. Ah, Director! 769 00:51:51,400 --> 00:51:53,340 I just got a call from Miyamoto-san. 770 00:51:53,980 --> 00:51:55,130 Director, still? 771 00:51:56,160 --> 00:51:58,040 Consider the conversation in the bathroom cancelled. 772 00:52:00,750 --> 00:52:05,410 - Then, Hasegawa-san can stay with the company? - Yes. 773 00:52:06,740 --> 00:52:09,700 - Oh, and Director. - Yes? 774 00:52:10,290 --> 00:52:13,800 - Please don't use the word "change" again. - Mm? 775 00:52:14,240 --> 00:52:17,870 There are girls who lose motivation because of that word. 776 00:52:19,190 --> 00:52:22,070 All right, I understand. 777 00:52:23,810 --> 00:52:29,570 Director, Senpo-san wants the usual person... 778 00:52:29,570 --> 00:52:31,000 Eh? It's not good if we don't arrange it... 779 00:52:33,120 --> 00:52:38,780 When did I turn into an obasan who worries over younger girls' problems? 780 00:52:45,820 --> 00:52:48,240 It's so pretty~~~ 781 00:52:52,750 --> 00:52:56,190 I was really happy then... 782 00:53:00,070 --> 00:53:02,500 Hello? Noda Naoko-san? 783 00:53:03,050 --> 00:53:04,950 I'm in charge of the new employees at Touzai Corporation, 784 00:53:06,030 --> 00:53:08,440 and I'm calling to inform you that you've been accepted to be a regular employee. 785 00:53:09,110 --> 00:53:14,710 Please submit your legal seal and student certificate by 10 AM, October 1st. 786 00:53:15,810 --> 00:53:19,900 Thank you. Please regard me kindly! 787 00:53:23,820 --> 00:53:26,740 I did it! I struck it with Touzai Corporation! 788 00:53:27,430 --> 00:53:29,040 Really? 789 00:53:30,650 --> 00:53:32,580 I can't believe it... 790 00:53:32,840 --> 00:53:34,340 It's true... 791 00:53:38,020 --> 00:53:43,600 Naoko, good job. 792 00:53:47,370 --> 00:53:54,690 I wanted to say this first -- 793 00:53:57,480 --> 00:54:03,360 that a woman has no need to work shoulder to shoulder with men. 794 00:54:04,300 --> 00:54:14,100 It's enough getting everyone to treat you nicely, then finding a good man and marry him. 795 00:54:15,050 --> 00:54:22,950 Being able to enter the company, Nao-chan, is the same as grasping a woman's happiness. 796 00:54:23,800 --> 00:54:24,850 Really? 797 00:54:25,880 --> 00:54:28,200 Yes. 798 00:54:30,250 --> 00:54:38,950 Really, Nao-chan. You're a child blessed with good luck. 799 00:54:41,400 --> 00:54:45,270 We'll celebrate when Dad comes home. 800 00:54:58,790 --> 00:55:05,760 Then, I didn't think there'd be infinite potential and blessings waiting for me, 801 00:55:06,060 --> 00:55:10,080 but I wanted to think that a splendid life laid ahead. 802 00:55:17,500 --> 00:55:20,980 Since then, this is the eleventh spring that has come. 803 00:55:20,980 --> 00:55:23,480 The sakura tree blossoms today like it did that day, 804 00:55:27,740 --> 00:55:30,950 but I can't seem to find a new me, 805 00:55:32,070 --> 00:55:34,920 and there's no one to take me away from here. 806 00:56:01,130 --> 00:56:02,130 Noda-san. 807 00:56:06,170 --> 00:56:06,910 Thanks for your hard work. 808 00:56:06,910 --> 00:56:09,420 Please, wait. 809 00:56:15,120 --> 00:56:16,720 What's wrong, Kurosawa-kun? 810 00:56:17,530 --> 00:56:21,000 I thought that a woman's enemies were other women. 811 00:56:24,330 --> 00:56:29,640 and I didn't think you'd go so far for Hasegawa-san's sake. 812 00:56:30,760 --> 00:56:31,960 I was moved. 813 00:56:33,960 --> 00:56:36,650 You were admirable... 814 00:56:38,030 --> 00:56:39,620 today, Noda-san. 815 00:56:43,100 --> 00:56:45,690 You've changed, too, Kurosawa-kun. 816 00:56:49,650 --> 00:56:52,460 I have something to request. 817 00:56:54,120 --> 00:56:55,390 What? 818 00:56:58,810 --> 00:57:00,460 Please! 819 00:57:00,950 --> 00:57:03,780 What...wait a minute... 820 00:57:03,780 --> 00:57:07,820 I'm happy you have these feelings but I'm a obasan who's ten years your senior. 821 00:57:07,820 --> 00:57:09,580 Please don't call yourself an obasan. 822 00:57:09,580 --> 00:57:10,320 But, 823 00:57:11,790 --> 00:57:14,080 from today, I'd like to call you "anego" 824 00:57:11,790 --> 00:57:14,080 Anego: formal term for "older sister" 825 00:57:16,000 --> 00:57:16,920 Eh? 826 00:57:17,100 --> 00:57:18,650 Please, anego~ 827 00:57:19,180 --> 00:57:20,170 What's with that? 828 00:57:20,760 --> 00:57:22,540 It's the only title that suits you, Noda-san. 829 00:57:25,400 --> 00:57:30,350 Then, thank you for your hard work. I'll see you tomorrow...anego. 830 00:57:38,850 --> 00:57:40,670 Anego? 831 00:57:47,820 --> 00:57:48,670 Welcome. 832 00:57:49,050 --> 00:57:50,300 Senpai, you're late. 833 00:57:51,030 --> 00:57:52,150 I was thinking of going home 'cause you weren't coming. 834 00:57:53,140 --> 00:57:53,940 Thank you so much. 835 00:57:54,280 --> 00:57:55,660 For what? 836 00:57:56,030 --> 00:57:57,410 The usual, please. 837 00:57:58,460 --> 00:58:01,540 Ah, really~ Kurosawa-kun told me something rather insulting. 838 00:58:01,810 --> 00:58:02,720 Ah, that new kid? 839 00:58:02,880 --> 00:58:04,530 Should I punish him? 840 00:58:04,880 --> 00:58:05,640 What did he say? Eh? 841 00:58:07,310 --> 00:58:08,200 It's okay. 842 00:58:08,370 --> 00:58:10,410 It's nothing. 843 00:58:11,970 --> 00:58:15,480 Well, it's been a hard day. Cheers!