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In my heart...

I still...

I still love you.

I've never forgotten you.

I hope we'll go on seeing each other.

This is the 3rd floor.

I thought you came all the way here to tell me something.

Please don't play such a joke.

You don't have to answer.

I knew the answer long ago.

I know your present girlfriend is the only one you love.

I merely want to tell you my feelings.

I feel much better now.

Can you do me one last unreasonable favor?

Be my date for an hour.

And it'll really be all over between us.

I've been wondering about it.

So she's never been able to forget me.

Hold it for me.

It feels great! Toji, come join me.

We seem to be back to two years ago. We were madly in love then.

It's good.

Let me try that.

Come on!

Come on. Don't stand there in a daze.

No! I don't want to play.

Fabulous!

We were students then, deeply in love and so happy.

Toji!

We can never go back to the summer of that year.

Come here, Toji! Come on.

Come on!

I keep reminding myself of it.

Come, help yourself.

Such big corncobs!

The neighbors gave them to us.

Smells good. I'll help myself.

It tastes very good.

So sweet and delicious.

Toji, eat one.

I will help myself.

From your faces, I guess she must be your girlfriend.

Don't jump to conclusions.

I'm his ex-girlfriend.

Ex-girlfriend?

Right. Toji has a new girlfriend now.

She's an elevator girl, and very cute.

She's a little stubborn. We're alike in that way.

She loves Toji very much and often prepares bento for him.

When did you become such a chatterbox?

Just stating the facts.

You don't have to make it so clear.

Petty man.

You're the petty one.

You make a good couple. Why did you break up?

Good morning.

Who are you messaging?

Toji. He's take the day off and I'm wondering what he's doing.

You're afraid he'll fool around outside?

I'm not so suspicious.

Sorry, I shouldn't use dating you as a bet.

I'm really sorry.

Are you free?

What?

I asked if you're free now.

Yes.

Keep me company.

Where are you going? Tell me.

The train is arriving soon.

Why aren't you going back with me?

It's not a good idea.

Afraid that your girlfriend will find out?

It's so late. Nobody will see us.

You're always full of considerations.

Look, sparklers.

It's beautiful!

We used to play with that.

That's my favorite!

Be careful!

I thought then that you'd call me.

I was waiting for your call. I was sure you'd call.

But I never saw you again.

What are you saying? You were totally disappointed in me.

It was a very hurting remark.

Even so, I still thought you'd call me.

You could ask me if I'd felt better and when we'd meet again.

I believe you were the one who understood me best.

That's why I wouldn't give up.

Isn't it hypocritical of you to tell me this now?

Do you know how terrible I felt trying...

to forget our relationship?

I'm sorry.

Only when you've lost it do you realize its value.

This is very true.

If I had...

If at that time, I had...

The train has arrived.

Say bye to your mum for me and thank her for the corncob.

Bye.

I'll be very busy with my work.

With things to do, I won't think too much.

I hope to be recognized as a successful career woman before 30.

We'll remain as friends.

Very good. Take a rest.

Miss Hiroe hasn't been coming for classes. Did she contact you?

No.

I see. I wonder how she is.

Welcome.

You won the bet. We're on a date.

Yes.

Stupid bet. You're students and should be studying hard.

One more bottle.

How are things between you and that old man?

Oh, he's not an old man. His name is... Mr. Chitose.

It was the first time.

What?

Asking a guy for a date and going to his place.

I even told him I wanted to stay at his place.

Stay at his place?

If I'd moved in, I wouldn't be drinking with you here.

Asking him...

It took me a lot of courage.

Don't cry.

What's really on his mind?

When did I say that he should bear any responsibility?

Don't cry. This isn't my fault.

Please don't cry.

I'm back.

You're back.

Mum is fine. Grandma is all right too.

I didn't ask. I don't care about it.

Dad.

Who does she think she's depending on?

She walked out on her husband just like that.

This is unforgivable. It's much quieter now.

I can drink beer in peace without her nagging.

You're too much. You're hoping that she'll come home, right?

Go fetch her and apologize.

Why would I do that? She left because she wanted to.

It was your fault. You're wrong if you think Mum will understand.

If you don't tell her how you feel, how can she understand?

Don't assume Mum knows every thought you have in your heart.

What has happened?

Nothing happened.

The point is if you don't settle it now,

you'll be faced with bigger problems.

Why is that so?

Mum is considering divorce.

You can't expect her to do as you say all the time.

I'm home.

Enough! If that's what she wants, I can oblige her any time.

We'll get divorced!

I won't be able to help then.

Don't make decisions for me.

What are you arguing about?

Fine, I don't care anymore.

How dare you talk like that to your father!

Stop fighting!

Do you still regard me as your father? You shut up!

Calm down?

What are you doing? Call me. -Nao.

Fujieda's next victim is Saeki Makoto.

Mr. Fujieda, Chief wants to see you.

Drat it.

You've collected so much material.

These are well-known train bento. Got to work hard.

When the event is a success, I'll think of the next project.

Can you make 10 copies of these for me? Thanks.

Saeki, come here.

Coming.

What is it?

We're putting someone else in charge of the food ads.

Please hand over the work.

I'll need your guidance. Excuse me now.

What is going on?

Your relationship with Fujieda has become a big issue.

Read this.

This is just a rumor. I'm not seeing Mr. Fujieda.

Please believe me.

I am taking you out of the project.

Why...

Is he new?

He's the new person in charge of the ads.

Kashiwaba, come here.

Mr. Shigemori is now in charge of the ads.

I'm Shigemori from Odori Ad. Pleased to meet you.

I'm Kashiwaba, in charge of food items.

I'll introduce him to the stall-holders.

I'll need your advice.

Sir, Miss Saeki...

Miss Saeki is just a woman. I must hand it to Fujieda.

He got himself one pretty woman after another.

She's too pretty for Fujieda to overlook.

Right.

Saeki and Fujieda are dating.

What?

It came out in the open. So she...

Saeki has briefed me on the event. Is there anything else?

Can I ask you a question first?

Yes.

Is Miss Saeki taken off the project because she's dating Mr. Fujieda?

That's right.

But that's only a rumor.

It must be true. Her proposals kept getting approved.

It's really strange. She's after all new.

Miss Saeki is very diligent.

I don't think so.

She got special treatment from Mr. Fujieda.

Fancy resorting to that. She thinks we men are stupid.

It's sickening, but it can't be helped.

They've changed the person in charge?

Yes, it's a guy called Shigemori.

I see. That's great.

I don't know what has happened but it's a great relief.

I won't get to see her again.

That's so wonderful.

Mr. Chitose is worried for me.

I've told him on occasions what's been troubling me.

What?

It bothers you a lot though you don't show it.

Don't talk about it anymore. Let's drink.

Call Hiroe here too.

No.

Why?

No reason.

What happened between you?

Yuji, why are you here?

Brother.

He called you Brother?

He's my younger brother. Say hello.

- We've met. - What?

He was that young guy who accused me of cheating Hiroe...

and told me to break up with her.

I'm very sorry. Yuji, how could you do that!

I was speaking the truth.

He's my senior in university. He takes care of me at work.

Apologize to him.

Sorry.

Say it sincerely. I'm very sorry.

Forget it. I never expected him to be your brother.

Small world.

Yuji, we'll sit over here.

Why is Miss Hiroe with your brother?

I you're hoping he'll regret it, it'll only backfire.

Mr. Chitose has no confidence in himself.

He might really leave you without saying a word.

It doesn't matter.

It shows that our feelings don't go very deep.

She asked me to go out with her. You're the one to blame.

She wanted to move in with you but you drove her out.

You don't understand. Think about it.

If she moves in, she'll take everything seriously and...

I'll have to shoulder the responsibility.

Shoulder the responsibility then. Don't you love her?

It's not that simple.

It's not a good thing for an adult to act impulsively.

You call yourself an adult?

I'll shoulder any responsibility for the woman I love.

Stop bragging. You're a repeat student.

What are you doing?

Nothing.

Let's eat.

They're a more matching couple.

Good morning.

Good morning.

What's the matter?

You're no longer in charge of our food ads.

Are you worried about me?

As your work partner, I should.

Don't worry about me. I'm fine.

Have you explained to them that there's nothing...

between you and Mr. Fujieda?

No one wants to believe me.

This is what it's like to be stabbed in the back.

It doesn't matter. More important is the Train Bento Fair.

I hope you'll make a success of it.

I'll give my best.

Good, keep it up. Bye.

Train is arriving. Please stand behind the white line.

Let me taste it.

Not bad.

The sea bream bento. Chief, sample it.

Well?

Delicious. You managed to find such a bento.

There are only 30 boxes of this every day.

I have not seen it in other places.

Will they participate in the event?

Yes. I contacted them long ago.

Well done. Way to go.

Thank you.

It's really delicious.

Chief Yoshii was all praise for me.

Actually, it was Saeki who contacted the store.

I benefited from it.

I'll have a cigarette.

What work does Miss Saeki do now?

Photocopying documents.

What about her next assignment?

No hope of that.

The bosses are afraid she'll get involved with...

another male colleague. She should stick to photocopying.

Photocopy these as well. We're very busy.

Miss Saeki is very free.

Bring it to us when it's done.

We'll take care of it. This way.

This way.

Sir.

Yes?

I have a few ideas for Food Street.

Please take a look.

It's no longer your responsibility.

I really think Food Street has a lot of potential.

Please give me another chance.

You're so annoying. How many times must I tell you?

Serve the guests tea.

I'll do it.

I'm telling Saeki to do it. Serving tea is a noble job too.

Yes.

Serves her right.

She thinks she's so different.

Putting on airs when she was just a little successful.

Was it you? Those faxes with the rumors.

Do you have proof? I'm going to quit.

Here's a piece of advice.

Once you're linked to such rumors, you'll never be given good jobs.

It happened to me.

How are you getting along with your new partner?

Miss Saeki has done most of the work.

Is that so?

She came up with the plan.

I'm sure she didn't want to be replaced.

Yes. if she was really going out with me,

I'd have put in a good word for her.

She's capable, but a woman still needs a man to help her.

She just won't see that.

Mr. Fujieda.

Yes?

I've been wrong about you.

There are 3 courses and the test dates are on different days.

Give me a minute.

What are you doing here?

It's you.

- It's your day off? - Yes.

You like to peek?

I'm not peeking.

No wonder she detests you.

What?

She doesn't want to see you again.

She doesn't know why she used to like you so much.

She's finally come to her senses. Bye.

I'll give you a hand. You treated me the last time.

I get paid a salary every month. Don't be bothered by it.

No woman would talk like that.

Really?

I want to tell you... I looked down on you at first.

I thought you were so dull and dowdy. Are you angry?

No. It's the truth.

But now... How should I put it?

I think I've really fallen for you.

What?

He's still around?

He's been peeking at you since just now.

I think...

Uncle, you're such a pest.

Don't act like a pervert.

He's really a coward.

I'm home.

You're back.

Yes.

I told Miss Hiroe my feelings today.

What? Hiroe is dating Mr. Chitose.

They broke up long ago.

The chap came to the school but left without a word.

It's not normal for her to see and old man.

I don't think so. Hiroe likes Mr. Chitose very much.

Don't make trouble.

I don't care. I want to win Hiroe's heart.

I've fallen for her.

Welcome.

Welcome.

Mr. Chitose.

My brother has offended you again. I'm sorry.

You'd better make up with Miss Hiroe.

Forget it. I'll regard is as a dream.

I found it wrong right from the start.

A young girl like her wouldn't fall for me.

A good thing I didn't take her seriously.

That's quite fortunate.

Excuse me.

Welcome.

It's 100 yen per piece? I'll have 8 pieces.

Good job.

What are you doing?

This will be useful to Toji.

Miss Saeki has left and I should help him.

You're acting like his wife.

Can't I?

Who is this? Oh, Dad!

You're coming over?

Sir, I'm going to Odori Ad to discuss the Train Bento Fair.

Is Fujieda going?

I'm going alone.

I see. Do a good job.

Chief, why is Miss Saeki the only one replaced?

I find it hard to accept their decision.

Mr. Fujieda is very capable.

If he's replaced, we'll have a big headache.

Yes, but it's odd that only one person is held responsible.

The rumor started because of Mr. Fujieda's misconduct.

Miss Saeki is a victim. I can't work with an irresponsible man.

Kashiwaba, is there some misunderstanding?

Mr. Fujieda tried his best to help her.

He even threatened to leave the dept if Saeki was replaced.

This is jumping to conclusions without knowing all the facts.

You still have a lot to learn. Now get going.

It's you.

I...

I heard about it. You tried your best to defend her.

I'm very sorry about that day.

I just wanted to be sure about your feelings for her.

She's fighting this alone and I'm not the one she needs.

I think she needs you.

I'll make copies and fax them to you.

Mr. Kashiwaba.

About Saeki, so sorry we've given you trouble.

She's been a big help to us.

She's the one who planned all this.

I see.

Yes.

I thought very well of her ability...

Mr. Tazaki!

Excuse me.

Goodbye.

No use even if she has the ability. She's taken the day off.

What?

Down with flu. But I think it's an excuse not to come to work.

Sorry to make you come specially.

That's all right, but I've got only half an hour.

Is everyone fine at home?

Yes, everyone's fine.

I'm here on business and I thought I should look you up.

This is the guy you'll meet at the matchmaking session.

You want to get married early. He's a good man.

But I...

We'll arrange a meeting when you come home.

Your mum approves of him too.

What is it?

I already have a boyfriend.

What?

He's my colleague.

Are you at home?

What is it?

I heard you didn't go to work.

I thought something had happened to you.

I'm fine. Goodbye.

This is not like you. What is it?

Excuse me.

Come in first.

Come in.

Find a place to sit down.

Here.

It's a mess. Hope you're not shocked.

To me, the place you stay isn't important.

Money should be invested in yourself.

I'm studying Chinese and English.

I bought lots of books related to advertising.

But looks like they're not of any use now.

Would you like oat tea?

You'll have a chance to start all over again.

A chance? When will I ever get a chance?

I thought so too at first. I worked very hard.

But no matter how hard I work, it's no use.

With that against me, I won't get another assignment.

I do photocopying every day and serve tea.

I didn't join the company to do that kind of work.

You know it too.

This is a job I've tried so hard to get since I was in school.

I got into the company through the help of a senior.

I thought if I worked very hard, I'd be able to prove myself.

I worked hundreds of times harder than others.

I managed to get some results but this is how it ended.

I can understand. You've really worked very hard.

We're both new in our jobs, yet you're different.

You work very hard and have fared better than me.

My dad is only concerned about his work.

He's never cared about the family.

He and Mum have drifted further and further apart.

They don't even talk.

When I was little, I felt they should just get a divorce.

But Mum isn't an independent woman.

She can't get a job and be self-supporting.

So she has to put up with Dad.

Even as a small kid...

I told myself not to become as pathetic as her.

I want to be strong and independent.

I want to become a successful career woman.

That's my goal in life.

When we were dating, seeing you wasn't crucial.

I'd rather put my work in first place.

That was how I felt when I decided to give you up.

I wanted to devote myself to my work.

But...

What's the matter with me? Why did I tell you so much?

Maybe it's because I hardly talk these days.

You must be bored to tears.

It's your first visit to my place and I'm complaining to you.

But that should ease your mind.

Don't worry, I'll be fine.

Don't put on a brave front.

You don't have to put on a brave front before me.

I'm really...

very tired.

I'll turn him down.

Sorry to bother you.

Silly girl, why say that?

I wish to meet him. You're my precious daughter.

All right, I know.

Oh yes, what's his name?

Why ask?

I should ask. It's important.

His name is Kashiwaba Toji.

Make it tomorrow night.

I'll make the arrangement.