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Hello.

It's me. Toji, are you free tomorrow night?

Yes, I'm free.

That's great. I'd like you to meet someone tomorrow.

Sorry, I can't talk now. We'll discuss it tomorrow.

All right.

Sorry. Bye.

This is the first time I've seen Makoto cry.

It must be her.

I'm fine. You can go back.

Don't tell anyone you came to see me or she'll worry unnecessarily.

Well... I'll be going back, OK...

I can't make myself ignore her plight.

I don't understand why I'm still so concerned about her.

Welcome...

Why am I so troubled and confused?

Good job!

Where did you go just now?

I went to discuss something with a supplier.

What was it that you wanted to talk about?

My uncle has come to Tokyo. I told him I have a boyfriend.

He wants to meet you. Do you wish to meet him?

All right.

That's great.

I already have Nao.

My girlfriend is important to me.

Yummy! The food in Food Street is getting better and better.

Really good? -Yes.

These are unsold items. I got them cheap.

Dad, I've bought your share.

I'll just have thin noodles.

He hasn't got over that argument with you.

Here, have some.

I want to eat this.

I wanted to ask you long ago. Which is your real girlfriend?

What?

Is it Saeki-san who cooked dinner for us...

or the one I met?

You're seeing two girls at the same time?

No.

Then who are you seeing?

It's not your concern, Dad.

It's my concern. Is it Saeki-san?

The one I met the other day is cute too.

Cuter than Saeki-san? What's her name?

If you have time to interfere in my affairs, think of your problem.

Go fetch Mum.

That's right. Mum seems serious this time.

Shut up.

If she sends the divorce papers over, I can't save you.

You'll be very lonely if you're all alone in your old age.

Go fetch Mum.

Go.

It'll spill, fool.

Go.

You're going out?

No. Leave now or you'll be late.

I'm going to work.

Why are you wearing a coat?

Are you going...

Good morning.

Morning.

Thank you for yesterday.

I waited for you because I wanted to thank you.

I feel better after a good cry. I'll work hard today.

I didn't expect you to come to my place.

You're still as concerned about me as before.

Don't worry. I won't get the wrong idea.

Let's go.

All right?

I'm OK.

This is the first time we're in the same car.

Welcome. Come and try our pork dumplings.

I'm hungry. What should we have?

How about steamed dumplings?

All right.

It looks good.

Excuse me.

Welcome.

We want shrimp dumplings.

Do you want pork dumplings?

All right. Looks good.

Half each then.

3 prawn dumplings and 3 pork dumplings.

That one is better.

Sorry.

Sorry. What would you like to have?

3 prawn dumplings and 3 pork dumplings.

3 each? I'll give you an extra one.

Thank you.

I get so nervous when I see young lady customers.

What's the matter with you?

Look at my situation.

At first, Hiroe pursued me. Then suddenly, she ditched me.

I feel really sad.

You don't see Hiroe-chan anymore?

I went to look for her but your brother drove me away.

What?

He called me a stalker.

Sorry.

I don't care anymore. Forget it.

Eat with your friends.

I want to eat with the woman I love.

You're a silly boy to talk like that.

I'm only one year younger than you

I'm working and you're still studying.

Don't put us in the same breath.

Hiroe-san, do you want to go out this week?

Don't you have to study?

I have to relax at times.

No.

Say yes. Go out with me.

No.

I've decided to give up Hiroe.

Chitose-san.

It's fine. It ended when I just wanted to get serious about her.

Can I sit here?

Yes, of course.

Sorry, to interrupt.

Are you free today? My dad wishes to see you.

Didn't you say it was your uncle?

Yes, it's my uncle. Oh, I never told you?

My parents were divorced when I was very young.

Uncle took over Dad's duties and brought me up.

I see.

He's just like Nao's dad.

Do you know what it means to meet her dad?

Don't worry. He happens to be here on business.

I told him I have a boyfriend. He wishes to see you.

Things are going very well for you.

What about you, Chitose-san? Have you made up with Hiroe?

Did I say something wrong?

Please clean up the conference room.

All right.

Please see to it.

No problem. Goodbye.

I came here for a discussion.

Really?

How are you?

Fine.

I'm really sorry about it.

If I hadn't tried to date you, it wouldn't have happened.

You got dragged into this. I'm really very sorry.

I heard you spoke up for me.

Forget it. In high school, I read more books on advertising...

and grew quite conceited.

This is a lesson to me. I'll start all over again.

I'm relieved to hear that. I thought you'd be very depressed.

I was until yesterday. I didn't even want to come to work.

What?

I'm fine now.

Is it because of Toji-kun?

I'm right. A man's consoling words is an effective cure.

It can bring a woman back on her feet.

You've made up?

No.

I still love him and that's enough.

I don't wish to give him any more trouble.

Grand restaurant. -Yes.

Thank you.

Welcome.

This is my uncle, and dad.

I'm Kiyomi.

I'm Kashiwaba.

I even showed Nao the photo of the man she'd meet.

Uncle is anxious.

You told me you want to get married early.

So I tried hard to find you a good man.

Yes.

I think you should know Nao's parents divorced...

when she was very young.

She's been quite lonely.

She hopes to marry early and enjoy the warmth of a family.

I understand.

But... I've been worrying over nothing.

I didn't know she'd found someone.

I'm sorry.

Kashiwaba-san. -Yes.

Take good care of Nao-kun.

Dad.

She willingly let me meet you.

I believe she doesn't take your relationship lightly.

Please give more serious thought to your future.

I hope you'll do so.

All right.

Brother, why so late?

Yuji, what are you doing?

You can see it. There's so much laundry.

Come and help me.

Sure, but where's Dad?

Let me tell you...

Mum, have an early night.

You're still here. I thought you'd gone home.

I've been sitting here since just now.

It'll be very late if you don't go back soon.

Come home with me.

Please.

It it's because you need a servant, just hire someone.

I don't mean that.

Oh, Toji-chan.

He's still here. Do you want to speak to him?

Just a minute.

What is it?

Dad, that red check uniform.

is it from the hair salon in front of the station, right?

What time must it be delivered?

Before 9 in the morning.

OK, I'll go over before work.

You must do all you can to bring Mum home.

Yes, come back. I need to study.

That's it.

All right, you're a bother.

Take it.

The children are troubled too.

Come home.

You can go home on your own.

How long is this tantrum going to last?

Please don't be angry anymore.

Really, you made me come all the way here.

You want a divorce? You'll never do that.

How naive you are! How can you, a woman, manage on your own?

Tone down. My parents are asleep.

I'll find a way to manage.

Just sign and put your seal there.

Sign it.

You mean it?

Yes.

I... Why? This...

Oh yes, I'm going on a date with Hiroe-san.

She agreed after I kept begging her.

I told you Hiroe-chan likes Chitose-san.

I don't think so. I'm definitely better than that old man.

Where did you get your confidence?

Thanks for meeting my uncle. He has a good impression of you.

Really? That's great.

I'm very happy too. You think exactly like me.

What?

You are the one who can give me happiness.

Well, goodnight.

Goodnight.

Which girlfriend is it?

Popularity has its problems.

Mind your own business.

Mum, you're back.

I'll prepare breakfast.

I took the first train back as we have to open the shop.

I'm worried about you too. You must have been so busy.

Dad, you're back. It's great Mum came home with you.

What's so great?

Mum, you're back!

Yes. I'll prepare breakfast right away.

How did you apologize to Mum?

Tell us about it.

Don't ask.

He said he'll cherish me.

He said he'll stop yelling at me and be gentle.

Why tell the children?

We're a family. There's no need to hide anything.

That's all he said?

He didn't say "I love you".

No need for that. Your dad hasn't said...

sweet nothings to me for 24 years.

Really, Dad?

What are you looking at?

We're not looking.

Got to work and school!

Are you OK?

This isn't arranged according to the plan here.

Over there and here.

Also, can you switch those two shelves?

Sorry about it. Thanks.

Oh, Chitose-san.

How's your preparation?

It's fine.

I want to say "thank you".

Thanks for letting me take part in this event.

My superior complimented me.

That's great.

Gosh, you have to set all this up overnight.

This is our first fair.

I got a fright too when I first started.

I don't know if the work can be completed in time.

We need everyone's help to finish it.

The staff of the company, the participants...

and workers of the furniture company.

It's hard work but each time I see the results, I'm touched.

Maybe this is the motivation for me to keep going.

Yes, I can understand.

Is the person in charge around?

I'm coming.

Sorry, come to me if you have problems.

Kashiwaba is able to handle the work by himself now.

Yes.

Experience is important.

With experience, your confidence will grow.

A bigger space allows the customers to walk freely.

Toji.

Supper for you.

Thanks.

Come to my hometown when you're free. It's Niigata.

My dad called and asked me to take you there for a few days.

You can make it?

I still regard Nao as my girlfriend, but...

I'm struggling inside me.

I keep thinking of Makoto's problems.

Maybe it's too late to realize it.

I have not been able to forget Makoto.

Welcome to Food Street! We offer a wide variety of food items.

This is the Train Bento Fair.

Welcome to Food Street! We offer a wide variety of food items.

This is the Train Bento Fair.

Welcome! Take your time to choose.

There are more food items over there and there.

Welcome... Welcome to Food Street.

Welcome! Come and look at our delicious bento.

Nutritious bento! We have all kinds of spring rolls.

Just 500 yen per box.

Two boxes.

We have a wide variety of choice food!

Thank you. Welcome.

This is the first floor.

May I know which floor you're going?

5th floor, please.

You're going to the 5th floor.

I just came to buy my favorite train bento.

You don't have to explain.

I see.

Toji and I are seriously thinking about our future.

I don't mind about that day anymore.

Welcome. Welcome.

Welcome.

Hello!

Oh, it's you!

I'm sorry I didn't come to say hello.

That's all right. I heard you've been replaced.

Come here, Kashiwaba-san.

Hello! You're just as pretty.

Thank you.

Way to go.

Toji, come here. -Yes?

I participate in this fair because I thought she was in charge.

She always buys my bento.

I never expected that unreasonable chap would replace her.

Really!

She's such a hardworking girl. Why has she been replaced?

Sorry.

It's all right. I came to buy sea bream bento.

Your sea bream bento is the best in the world.

I'm so pleased. But it's just sold out.

I'm making more boxes.

I'll be out all day and won't be coming back.

In that case... Kashiwaba-san, take the bento to her.

Surely you can do that?

All right, I'll take it to you.

But...

That's decided then. I want you to get to eat my specialty too.

All right, I won't refuse you.

Good job.

Good job.

Excuse me.

It's ready.

My treat. Give her my regards.

All right. Thank you.

You're welcome.

Keep up the good work tomorrow.

Yes, sir.

You may go now.

Sorry... Did any of you see the bento on my table?

I ate it. -What?

Isn't it given free to us?

No.

It's delicious.

Excuse me.

Sorry I'm late.

I'm sorry to bother you.

Uhhh... The sea bream bento...

My colleague ate it.

What?

I'm really sorry.

Wait...

Sorry, maybe something... I just want Auntie's sea bream bento.

Sorry, I know that. But eat something else today.

I waited for you with an empty stomach.

It can't be helped.

You can give me a treat here.

Pardon?

Give me a minute.

I wanted to eat there.

But that place will do too.

Thanks.

This is the big bowl.

It's mine.

Thanks.

Let's eat.

You really have a big appetite.

I'm starving.

I visited...

15 companies.

Business visits?

Looking for sponsors. But it's not making headway.

Still, it's better than doing photocopying in the company.

Can't you go back to Planning?

Chances are not too good.

I hear the food fair attracted a lot of customers.

Yes, it was well-received.

Great.

Tomorrow... I'll bring you the sea bream bento.

Don't bother.

I can buy it from the station on my day off.

But...

Really, don't bother. I hate to see you using such excuses.

We should make a clean break.

Thanks.

Thanks for your patronage.

Thanks for your treat.

I'm sorry about it.

You should thank me for not insisting on French cuisine.

Goodnight.

Makoto-san.

If you need help, tell me.

Your work is a strain on you.

Do you wish to start afresh with me?

If not, don't be so sweet and thoughtful.

Besides, I don't want your pity.

I see.

Bye.

Great!

You're lousy.

When you throw it, put one leg behind.

Aim in that direction.

Fantastic!

It's a strike! Great!

Hiroe, let's play another round.

No, I'm tired.

You're only 20. Don't act like an old lady.

I'm old in spirit. That's why I feel comfortable with Chitose-san.

Why are you talking about him? You don't keep in touch anymore.

Right, we don't.

He gave you up so easily.

That shows the relationship isn't important to him.

He's very timid.

Let me ask you then. What is so great about a timid man?

Forget him. Forget that useless guy.

You're horrid! I'm leaving.

Wait!

That was my first kiss.

Not bad! You collected so much material.

These are not mine.

Thank you.

You too.

The fair is a great success. Chief Yoshii is all praise.

The bosses said I've done a good job.

Really?

Will you be going back to your office?

Yes.

Can you pass something to Saeki-san for me?

Of course. I'd like to talk to Saeki too.

She must have a lot of good ideas. She won't be given...

any more projects and won't need the material.

What do you want me to pass to her?

I think don't bother.

Really, I can help.

It's all right.

Have you decided? Can we plan some events for you?

Not at the moment.

Just some small event?

Got to go.

Hello.

Hi.

It's me, Toji.

I have to return something to you.

It's the material you lent me before the fair.

Oh, I see.

(I've tried it.)

I'll see you later.

Toji, can you knock off early today?

I have to work overtime.

What a letdown.

Sorry.

It's all right since you have to work.

Yes. I have to go back to the office.

Bye.

He left just like that?

It's OK. Your rival is gone and you needn't worry.

Sorry I'm late.

It's my second glass.

Excuse me. A glass of beer please.

You made me wait a long time too yesterday.

Just the opposite from the past.

Here it is.

Thanks.

I spent a little time sorting it out.

How thoughtful of you.

You spent a lot of time gathering the material.

You might need it one day. Treasure it.

I don't know when I'll ever need it.

I've been out all day. No company has given me a contract.

This is your reward.

Sea bream bento.

Really, thank you! I'm so happy.

It looks delicious.

Is it all right for us to go for dinner together? Where's Toji?

Working overtime.

I see. So you're using me to kill time.

No! You've been depressed because of Hiroe-san.

If you don't mind, talk to me.

I often talk to you about Toji-kun too.

I've given Hiroe up.

Why do you say that?

You encouraged me not to give up so easily. Keep your spirits up.

This restaurant has a nice ambience.

Welcome. -Table for two.

Please wait here.

Let's go for grilled food instead.

Why?

I met Saeki-san here once.

I even slapped her.

Thank you for your treat.

You're welcome. Let's go.

I'm so full.

I don't wish to talk about it again.

Wait... -What is it?

I've enjoyed the meal. Let's go.

Why are you with Saeki-san?

Nao.

What's going on? Why are you here with Toji?

You asked Toji out?

No, I asked her out.

I borrowed some material which I needed for work from her.

I asked her out to return it to her.

That's right. Please don't get the wrong idea.

Goodbye.

Wait a minute!

What is it?

You have not given Toji up.

Isn't that right?

Nao.

Toji, don't interrupt.

I'll never forgive you.

Whatever reason you have, you shouldn't see Toji alone.

Well?

You still love Toji, don't you?

Please go. Sorry.

What do you want me to do?

Dig out my heart and show you?

Can you do such a noble thing? You're just his current girlfriend.

I forbid you to show up before Toji again.

I'm sorry.

It's all right with me.

But Hayakawa-san has spoken her mind. It's all your fault.

Finally, you don't have to work with Saeki-san.

Why did you go and look for her? Apologize to Nao.

I'm sorry I lied to you about working overtime.

I was afraid if I told you the truth, you'd be unhappy.

I didn't have a choice but to lie.

I'm sorry.

I'm really sorry.

All you ever do is say sorry.

Is it because you've let me down that you keep apologizing?

You've really not been able to forget her.

You can't forget your ex-girlfriend.

Even now, you still love her.

You've always loved her.

You're the one I'm dating now.

I'm not asking you this.

I am asking you who you really love.

Answer me.

Answer me.

Good morning.

Welcome.

Welcome...

Welcome...

Good morning.

Good job.