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Are you going to kill yourself?

Huh?

Oh, no, not at all...

Me too.

Huh?

But before that...

There's a person I've got to kill.

That was a joke, right?

Wait, that was a joke, right?

What should I do...

The police!

But...

Wait...

There you are...

Watch out!

That's quite a polite greeting.

Kobayashi Minoru-san.

Are you messing with me?

I've had enough!

I'm honored that you're so fired up.

It seems like my words have struck a chord.

Shut up!

I'll kill you then I'll kill myself!

Let me go!

If you kill me, will you be satisfied?

I don't mind.

Please, feel free.

Let's go.

Are you going to the police?

Then, I'll go with you...

Instead of worrying about others,

why don't you worry about yourself?

Hitsujitani Chiharu-san.

How did you know my name?

How about brainstorming together next time?

Oh, great! Let's do it, let's do it.

Starting today, Chiharu...

is a working adult.

I'm happy you got into a good company.

I'm also proud of you.

Do your best!

Okay.

I'm off.

Take care.

Take care.

[Tachibana Sakura] [Chiharu, it's been a long time.]

[Actually, I took over your work.]

Huh?

[I'm hoping we can fill the gap you left, when things settle down let's meet again.]

Chiharu!

I knew you'd come five minutes before the appointment.

Yoko-san, I'll be in your care today.

Yes.

Tapioca! How have you been?

Hmm... Ah...

She has a cool personality.

I was the one who found her, though.

That's right.

It was about three years ago, wasn't it?

Yes, when I was a new employee.

It's been three years, and now I'm still looking for a job...

Don't worry.

Leave it to this Aunt Yoko.

It's a job change for my cute niece after all.

I've assigned an excellent career advisor to handle it.

You're not the one handling it?

I may not look like it but I'm busy with my duties as the president.

Don't worry. He's our ace.

He's known as the "Demon King of Job Change."

Demon King?

You're from yesterday?

Nice to see you again, Hitsujitani Chiharu-san.

Episode 1 [You can make your own decision]

Huh?

Do you know each other?

Oh, no. It's not like that...

Well, never mind.

This is...

Career Advisor, Kurusu Arashi.

Well then, please take care of the rest.

Wait a minute...

Is it rare to see someone with a leg disability?

I'm sorry. That's not what I meant...

I don't mind.

Everyone looks at the cane first before my face.

I'm really sorry.

Hitsujitani Chiharu-san.

Yes!

Shall we begin the interview?

Hitsujitani Chiharu, 25 years old.

Yes.

Previous job was at Ichinomiya Planning a major advertising agency.

Worked there for 2 years and 11 months after joining as a fresh graduate.

Yes.

Assigned to the Sales Planning Department, proposing advertisements to clients,

managed progress and production directions.

What was the reason for leaving?

I had a health issue.

But I'm completely fine now.

Excuse me.

Here's your coffee.

Sorry.

It's hot, so please be careful.

Okay.

You can add sugar and milk to your liking.

Thank you.

Kurusu-san, yours is the usual.

Do your best.

Inukai-kun.

How long are you going to stay there?

Excuse me.

Thanks for the coffee.

Is something wrong?

No.

There's nothing written

in the desired job field section...

Don't you have any preferences for your next workplace?

I left my previous job in less than three years...

I don't intend to have high expectations.

High expectations?

If I continue to be unemployed for a long time.

I think it's going to be fatal.

I don't care about the job.

I just want to fill in the gaps in my resume.

Is that your wish?

No, if I continue like this...

I'll be left behind by people my age.

My family is also worried.

Any industry and any company will do.

I just want to work right away

at a place that needs me.

Needed...

I don't mind even if it's a job with no experience.

Fine with a job with no experience...

Yes.

Are you misunderstanding something?

Huh?

If you're going into industry with job with no experience...

25 years old, is said to be the time limit.

Time limit...

Many companies are seeking jobs changers that can contribute right away.

People with no experience who are forgiven

are students looking for jobs

or people under 25 years old with high adaptability and potential.

Even so, you...

are okay with saying 'job with no experience' so casually?

Furthermore,

even for industries with job experience,

the maximum age for changing jobs is 35.

For women, some still say it's 30 years old.

Isn't that discrimination?

That's why no companies will openly say such things.

And one more thing.

We career advisors

are not always on the side of those who are changing jobs.

Do you know where Career Advisors salaries come from?

No...

It's paid by the recruiting companies as referral fees.

In other words, there's a possibility of introducing job offers based on the company's preferences.

For example, "It doesn't match this job seeker's preferences, but..."

"because the company wants it, just force it in" or something like that.

Why are you telling me this?

I always start with this conversation,

no matter who the job seeker is.

The first step in changing jobs is...

to understand your own situation.

Did you think you'd receive a special treatment

just because you're the president's niece?

If you had such a naive thought...

Please, feel free to leave.

I really thought he was the real demon king...

Did you lose your motivation to change jobs?

Yeah, I really did.

Is that what a Demon King does?

Crushing the hearts of job seekers?

Don't worry,

even if he crushes their spirits, he still manages to get them job offers.

He used to be a top-notch elite businessman

before I recruited him.

I can't believe it...

How does he do his job?

His legs...

It was an accident.

Well, despite that,

he's an outstanding Demon King now.

Sorry to keep you waiting.

Today's lunch is the "Amazingly delicious chicken steak!"

It looks delicious!

It's amazingly delicious, you know.

Mmm! It looks really tasty.

No matter how depressed you are,

it'll always cheer you up.

That's what Chiharu needs the most right now.

Minami-chan is the chef here.

She makes all the dishes and desserts.

Huh?

Wow, that's amazing!

Yoko-san, I'll prepare a latte for you after the meal.

Yeah, thank you.

Hokuto-kun.

The owner of this place.

Huh?

At such a young age?

We're running this place as a married couple.

Oh, a married couple?

When I tasted the food Minami made, I was blown away.

I also thought that from now on...

I wouldn't encounter someone more wonderful than Hokkun.

Thank you for the meal.

Well then, please enjoy.

Yes, thank you very much.

So young, yet so incredible...

Now, let's eat before it gets cold.

Yeah.

Let's dig in!

It's amazingly delicious!

I don't mind.

Please, feel free.

Is it possible that the Demon King is in danger?

Huh?

I saw him yesterday.

A person said, "I'm going to kill you!"

The person seemed to be really cornered.

It seems like it was Kobayashi-san, right?

You know him?

Yeah, he's registered with us.

He's one of the job seekers that Kurusu-kun is in charge of.

Huh?!

Seriously?

He almost got stabbed?

That's dangerous...

A-At-Att!

It was an attempted murder!

Inukai-kun, you're spitting out.

Sorry.

Kobayashi-san was arrested?

No, he didn't go to the police.

Huh?

He repented on the spot.

And?

He became motivated to continue his job search.

Actually, it turns out okay.

Are you going to continue as his advisor?

Are you planning to have the usual interview?

Yes, is there a problem with that?

Huh...

You'd go to such lengths...

I could never do something like that,

risking my life like that...

No, no, no...

Yama-san just keep being "the kind Yama-san."

Okay?

The way career advisors work

is different for everyone.

As expected of Hirosawa-san!

You really have a way with words.

Being called "Big Sister" by job seekers is not just for show.

Stop it, stop it, stop it.

But in the first place, Kurusu-san nearly being killed

is an issue in and of itself, isn't it?

I'm sorry!

I didn't say anything!

Please, Hirosawa-san, help me.

Don't ask me for help.

Go over there.

Good work. Good work.

Today, there's an interview with Hitsujitani Chiharu-san,

her previous job was at Ichinomiya Planning, right?

As expected of Yokoyama-kun,

the ace of the sales department you've got sharp ears.

The president's niece, right?

She was quite cute.

The president will smack you if she hears that.

My bad.

So, who is in charge?

Ah, well...

It's Kurusu...

What's wrong with that?

You like sweet things, don't you?

I got this as a gift, what do you think?

A bribe?

There's a spot in the company

I'm in charge of that's perfect for Hitsujitani-san.

Can you introduce her.

[Chiharu Hitsujitani-sama, Thank you for your support.]

[This is Arashi Kurusu from Shepard Career.]

[Thank you for coming.]

[Now then, ]

[these are the materials for the three companies I'd like to introduce to you.]

Huh?

[Please prepare your resume.]

[If you have any past project proposals, ]

[that would be great.]

[Hitsujitani]

Chiharu, eat more spinach.

Okay, thanks.

What's this?

I thought so.

What is it?

Today's miso soup was made by Chiharu.

Chiharu doesn't have a sense of taste.

Sorry.

You should've told me sooner.

Anyway, how was it with your Aunt Yoko.

Yoko-san seemed fine.

No, I mean about the job change.

Do you think you could find a good job?

I got a recommendation right away.

What I've now...

Himawari Advertising, Hinode Media, and Jeeves Design.

I know Jeeves!

It's a popular apparel brand.

It was really popular, even when I worked

in the apparel section of a department store.

Well, at Jeeves...

it seems they started a brand for young people recently.

They're looking for young women in the Advertising Department.

They're happy if you have experience in the advertising industry.

That's a perfect fit for you!

That's great!

This time, you can commute from home, right?

Yeah, that's good.

Right, Dear.

Yeah.

When I worked at my previous company,

I lived in a dormitory.

I didn't really know how Chiharu was doing.

Yeah, go for it.

What do you mean just go for it...

If it's you, you'll definitely pass.

I'm excited about it.

Yeah.

I hope you can work for a long time this time.

I'll do my best.

Yeah, this is delicious.

Yeah, that one is delicious, right?

[Resume]

Achievements...

Here we go...

[Jewel Cosmetics Web Commercial Proposal.]

[Proponent: Hitsujitani Chiharu]

Jewel Cosmetics Web Commercial.

Our proposal was accepted.

R-Really?

Well done, Hitsuji. I knew you had potential.

Thank you very much.

Thank you very much.

Alright.

Huh...

What are you doing?

Kurusu-san is currently busy...

Actually, there's a bit of a situation

with the previous interviewee...

I thought it might be a good idea

to record a video, just in case something happens.

That person.

Do you know him?

The other day, I saw Kurusu-san,

almost getting stabbed by that person.

Seriously? Did you see it?

Is he going to be okay?

They're fine.

Let's keep a close eye on them silently.

But your legs are shaking.

Huh?

Scary things are scary!

You guys should cut it out already.

Hirosawa-san!

Instead of fooling around here,

please do your work.

Get back to your work.

Yes...

I'm sorry for the commotion.

It's just an interview, so I think it'll be fine.

Shut up!

Huh?

So you're going to snap again?

You used to work in the Advertising Planning Department at Morishita Heavy Industries.

You had a violent altercation with your boss

and you got fired.

On top of that, you tried to stab your career advisor

and you were about to ruin your life.

How many times are you going to repeat the same thing before you're satisfied?

Oh!

No...

Don't!

Please put down what you're holding.

Huh?

If I hold it when I get angry,

I thought it might calm me down.

Thank god...

I'm sorry for shouting again.

Kobayashi-san, I apologize for the interruption,

but today's interview is over.

I'm sorry.

Next is your turn.

Yes.

I'm sorry for the misunderstanding.

No, it's okay.

So, were there any companies you're interested in?

Please let me interview with Jeeves Design.

My father and mother would be happy too.

What do you personally think?

It's a very good offer.

If they need me, I thought it'd be good.

Needed?

Yes.

You always prioritize other people's opinions.

Because you lack confidence in yourself

and can't make decisions.

Ah...

In that case, you're like an empty puppet.

Why don't you decide your own worth?

If I could do that, I would have done it already.

I don't have anything I want to do.

I don't have any special skills

that can outperform anyone.

There's nothing special anymore that I can call "value."

So, at least,

I want to live up to the expectations of people around me.

I want to work in a place where I'm needed.

Were you needed at your previous workplace?

Yes I was.

I brought this to show my previous achievements.

Please take a look.

This is a web commercial project

for a cosmetics company that I led.

The project was accepted and everyone was very happy.

But I ended up quitting the company in the middle of it.

I think I caused trouble for my boss and the company.

It's my responsibility that I couldn't manage my health.

But I'm fine now.

I'm in very good health.

Hitsujitani-san.

Yes.

Do you like sweet things?

Huh?

If you'd like, please have a bite.

I got it as a gift.

Thank you very much.

Well then, I'll have some.

How is it?

It's delicious, and it's sweet.

You're lying.

Huh?

You actually don't know,

how it tastes.

What do you mean?

The coffee you drank the other day.

That was mine.

Here, it's coffee.

It's hot, so please be careful.

Inukai accidentally gave it to you by mistake.

My coffee has three cubes of sugar.

Thanks for the coffee.

But you didn't say anything.

Yes, that's right.

It was incredibly sweet, but I couldn't say it.

This chocolate has over 90% cocoa content.

It's very bitter, but you said it was "sweet."

When you put it in coffee with lots of sugar like this...

It brings out the richness and tastes great.

You're being mean.

You joke about being in "good health."

When did you start having taste disorders?

A little before I quit my job.

What happened?

What happened?

Listen, you need to throw out your student mindset as soon as possible

and become someone who is needed by the company.

If you are needed, then work with all your might.

That's how you increase your own value.

Understand?

Yes!

The Sales Planning Department is a renown department...

Manager Takehara was an ace who had won the President's Award multiple times.

I'm really happy to be able to work under someone like that.

I thought about making it a theme for a wide range of people.

To be precise, the concept is...

"Lips moisturized by the bond between parent and child."

About Jewel Cosmetics' Web Commercial,

our proposal was accepted!

R... Really?

Well done, Hitsuji. I knew you had potential.

Thank you very much.

Thank you very much.

From then on, I was desperate.

I sent you the storyboard, so please check it.

Yes.

Hitsuji, a minute.

Well then, I'll leave it to you. Excuse me.

Yes.

Too slow.

I'm sorry.

Seriously, you're slow like a sheep. [Wordplay on her name]

Don't get carried away just because your proposal was accepted.

I'm saying this because I have high expectations for you.

Yes, thank you very much.

Hitsuji.

Yes!

Reduce the number of shooting days by one.

But this is the best...

Blaa blaa, it's annoying.

You can do it, right?

Please make the revisions to the schedule by tomorrow morning.

What is it?

Are you planning to be as laid-back as a sheep?

I'm sorry, I'll do it right away.

You understand that there will be overtime, right?

Do it well.

Yes.

Because I can't meet his expectations...

My relationship with my boss changed...

And then, one day...

Hitsuji.

Yes!

Bring the schedule.

Yes!

Hitsuji! Hurry!

Yes!

Too slow!

I'm sorry.

As I thought, you're like a sheep.

Here's the schedule.

There's blood.

Huh?

What are you doing?

I'm... I'm sorry.

The price is too high for our budget.

Do it again.

Lamb meat is more useful than you.

Or maybe it's the wool.

They say there's no place to throw sheep away.

At this rate, you'll be thrown away by the company.

Hey, are you listening?

Hey, Hitsuji!

Hey, Hitsuji!

Hitsujitani-san.

That's impressive power harassment.

No, it's my fault.

He had such high expectations and needed me...

If only I had worked harder...

I won't make the same mistake next time.

That's why please let me have the interview with Jeeves.

Is that your true feeling?

Yes.

I understand.

Are you okay?

You look pale.

Did the Demon King say something to you again?

No...

Pain, pain,

go fly away!

It doesn't work, does it?

Well, it's a charm that works well on my son.

Thank you for your concern.

But I'm really okay.

Really?

Yes, excuse me.

Who is it?

There's only one person who would do something like this, President.

I've been caught already, how boring.

Depending on the person,

this could be considered sexual harassment.

It's me!

If it's between me and Kurusu-kun, it's totally okay, right?

That's for me to decide.

That's cold.

Well then, as an apology...

Here,

a limited edition pudding from Otogiya.

I thought you'd like it.

Is this a bribe?

Huh?

To pay more attention to your niece?

Hey now, I never said anything like that.

Well, I'm curious about Chiharu though.

So you don't need this.

The pudding is innocent.

It's delicious.

So, how is Chiharu?

It's quite a challenge, more than I expected.

Working is tough, isn't it?

Finding a workplace that suits you isn't that easy.

Has Chiharu always been that way?

Been that way?

Always worry about what others think.

It seems like she's blind to her own feelings.

I'm Hitsujitani Chiharu. Nice to meet you.

It's a bit stiff...

Chiharu,

has always been a really serious and good kid since she was little.

She's such a good kid that it worries me.

it'd be nice if she could live a little more selfishly.

Choosing a job is choosing a way of living.

I trust her to you

because I know you'd understand that.

I want you to guide my lost niece like a shepherd.

I can't become a good shepherd.

Because I can only do things my way.

That's just like you.

Don't complain if anything happens to your niece.

Even if she breaks down.

I'm borrowing some materials.

Yokoyama-san.

I've got a favor to ask.

This is unusual.

It's going to cost you.

Actually, never mind.

Huh?

Even if it's you,

there are still companies that you have no connection with.

Wait a minute.

Don't compare me to some mediocore salesmen.

[Interview with Jeeves]

Chiharu-kun, come here for a second.

Okay.

Kurusu-san?

I heard he's the person in charge.

We were just talking about your favorite food.

But it's a shame.

Hitsujitani-san is currently...

Ah!

Why are you shouting?

Why are you here?

I came to pick you up.

But it's still early for the interview at Jeeves...

There's no harm in being early.

That's right, haste makes waste.

Well then, Chiharu, get ready.

Hurry up.

Go on.

- Okay... - Go.

Isn't this Ichinomiya Planning?

Let's go.

Wait, please wait.

Why are we at my previous company?

You want to pass at Jeeves, right?

Then let's go.

No, wait a minute...

This time,

the overall performance of the production team...

was highly valued within the company

for considerably contributing to the development.

Jewel Cosmetics Web Commercial Production Team,

congratulations on the President's Award!

Now, on behalf of the team...

Manager Takehara, please.

Congratulations.

Thank you very much.

Thank you very much.

Our client, Jewel Cosmetics

is pleased and it has been very well received.

Actually, we hit a wall along the way...

By extensively reworking the concept

and renaming it "Stimulating Transformation",

we were able to create a commercial that brought a breath of fresh air.

In short, the concept is...

Lips moisturized by the bond between parent and child.

Let's also give a round of applause to Tachibana Sakura,

the person greatly contributing to this project.

We rely a lot on her.

Well, she's quite strong-willed.

She doesn't hesitate to talk back to me.

Because of that, it's been a great source of inspiration.

That inspiration led to a new concept.

It seems that even without you...

They were able to create the Jewel Cosmetics commercial.

And the content is completely different from the proposal you made.

Thank you very much.

Now, Tachibana Sakura-san, please say a few words.

Hitsuji...

I'll take my leave.

Yes!

Why are you here?

Well...

Thank you for your time.

I've obtained permission from HR Department to observe.

And you are?

I apologize for the late introduction.

I'm Kurusu from Shepard Career.

I'm a career advisor for Hitsujitani-san.

A job change agent.

So, Hitsuji is currently looking for a job.

You're quite presumptuous.

Do you know how difficult it was for me

when you abruptly quit?

I'm sorry.

Is that so?

So, it was difficult when Hitsujitani-san was suddenly gone,

that means she was indeed needed.

Needed?

If you saw what just happened, you'd understand.

Even without Hitsuji, it was a great success.

If anything, the plan has improved from before.

You just say "yes, yes" to everything...

Because you were timid.

It felt like talking to a doll.

Well, do your best in your job search.

Hmm?

Excuse me.

Young people these days have no patience, huh?

Although the number of people changing jobs have increased compared to the past,

only a handful of them get good job offers.

Quitting a company is considered a loser,

right?

Well then.

Takehara-san.

Just a moment, please.

Why don't you just try dying?

Why are you doing this?

To break you.

Do you hate me?

Now I understand the feelings of the person

who wanted to kill you on the day we first met.

I don't mind.

Please, feel free.

There's no way I can do it!

Wherever you go now, you'll face the same fate.

If someone needs you,

you'll work obediently, like livestock.

You'll keep working

until you're broken by accepting their values.

And then you'll be easily discarded.

Is this how you want your life to be?

If I could...

If I could change, I would.

But what should I do?

Are you going to give up?

No matter how ridiculous, no matter how trivial

if that's what you truly want,

then it's the right answer.

Only you know the right answer.

You can make your own decision.

You're an adult, after all.

There's 15 minutes left until the interview with Jeeves.

As for me,

I still don't know what the right answer is.

I don't even know what kind of job I want.

Currently, I lack sincerity, so...

I would like to decline the interview.

Is that how you truly feel?

Yes.

I understand.

Is it really okay?

You're the one who decided, right?

Yes.

I'm sorry, it was such a good offer.

Absolutely.

You made me work for free for a week.

Well then, I'm going to apologize to Jeeves.

I'm really sorry!

See, you can make your own decision.

Huh?

Your life just got a little bit better.

Withdrawing from the job search?

What did your parents say?

Taking a break from your job search?

Why?

It was such a good opportunity.

Let me call Yoko again...

Stop it!

When I was working at my previous job...

My body was constantly screaming in pain.

Huh?

I was pushed mentally and physically to my limits...

I collapsed at work.

Since then, I haven't been able to go to work.

I...

I had no idea it was that tough...

I didn't want to worry you both.

I couldn't tell you.

From now on,

instead of meeting someone else's expectations...

I want to think about what I really want.

I want to decide for myself.

Because it's my life.

So give me some time to think.

Please.

Both Mom and Dad understood.

I see.

If that is what you have decided...

Everyone will support you, so why not take your time?

Yeah.

The old Chiharu would never make such a decision, right?

It feels like the Demon King's words have influenced you quite a bit.

No, don't say that name!

For now, maybe I should try a part-time job.

I've a good idea.

Good morning.

Good morning.

Starting today, my adorable niece

will be working together with us

as a career advisor trainee,

everyone please take care of her.

I'm Hitsujitani Chiharu. Nice to meet you!

Nice to meet you.

Nice to meet you, Chiharu-san.

Are we done?

I need to prepare for an interview.

He's unpleasant, right?

He's always been like this, so don't worry about it.

Okay.

If there's anything you don't understand please feel free to ask.

Like good lunch spots,

Thank you.

By the way,

it's better not to ask Kurusu-san about lunch spots.

Yamaguchi-san, please don't say anything unnecessary.

I'm sorry.

Starting today, you'll be working as a trainee,

so take your time to think about the future.

Yes.

I'll be in your care.

Here.

Yes!

Fight on!

I'm sorry about the other day.

I had to cancel the interview.

I didn't cancel it.

Huh?

I brought Kobayashi Minoru-san with me.

Kobayashi-san...

That Kobayashi-san?

But Jeeves wanted a young woman...

Jeeves' original goal was...

to improve the younger members of the advertising department.

I suggested that it'd be more efficient to hire

a veteran to mentor the younger members.

Kobayashi-san has experience at Morishita Heavy Industries.

The other party agreed and hired him.

So?

How long are you going to stand there?

Nice to meet you again.

Finding yourself through connections?

That's a privileged position.

Excuse me.

From now on, I'll be your mentor.

Huh?

The president told me so.

Nice to meet you.

Hitsujitani Chiharu-san.

N-Nice to meet you.

Why of all people...

I received a call from Ichinomiya Planning.

They want us to introduce

additional staff for their Sales Planning Department.

Kurusu-kun,

you did something, right?

Takehara-san.

Just a moment, please.

The issue of power harassment that you did to Hitsujitani-san...

What are you talking about?

Power harassment is murder.

Huh?

You almost killed Hitsujitani-san.

Mentally.

Stop making baseless accusations. It's distasteful!

Hitsujitani-san recorded all of your conversations.

It only takes a split second to fall into hell.

So, instead of deleting the data,

you brought in new contracts?

That was done by their own volition.

Actually, there's no recording, is there?

I can't believe Chiharu would record anything.

I'll leave that to your imagination.

As expected, Demon King.

Please stop calling me that.

Seriously, how far are you willing to go?

I'll do whatever it takes.

That's the meaning of my life.

It's been three years...

To meet again in this manner...