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Let's start working.

So cute.

Wow, he didn't even give me a chance.

I don't care about the job.

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

Is that your wish?

Why don't you decide your own worth?

He says whatever he wants.

You're like an empty puppet.

The nagging Demon King!

Who's the nagging Demon King?

Good morning.

You came early to clean?

It's normal because I'm a new employee.

You've become my mentor.

At least, I could do this much.

That's a good attitude.

Did you think I would say that?

Huh?

Being a mentor to a new employee

is already troublesome enough.

On top of that, you were hired because of your ties with the president.

Please make sure not to hold me back.

Okay.

We have a meeting scheduled at 11 o'clock, please attend.

Okay.

Usami Yuka, 32 years old.

Yes.

You've been working as a temporary employee

for 10 years since you graduated.

Yes, currently I've been working as an office employee at Akatsuki Stationery

on a temporary basis for about 2 years.

My contract will end soon.

The maximum age for changing jobs is 35.

Some people still say that for women, it's 30.

Huh...

Kurusu-san...

You got here because of a colleague's advice, correct?

What is the reason you wanted to change jobs?

Change jobs?

Your contract here is about to expire, right?

I thought it was a good timing.

You should become a full-time employee.

I used a job change agent.

It's quite convenient.

I see...

So what are you going to do?

You're feeling pressured to change jobs because people around you are doing it?

Words...

Well...

The trigger was definitely

when my colleagues began looking for new jobs.

I've always been a temporary employee.

I don't have any achievements that might help me change jobs.

Can someone like me change jobs?

It depends on the conditions.

So you're interested in a product planning position?

As a full-time employee,

having a field of expertise.

I think it's better to work in a field where you can build up your achievements.

What industry are you interested in?

If I can get hired...

I've no strong preference for any certain place.

Just for your reference,

It's said that you can enter an industry with no experience until the age of 25.

In that case...

I'm perfectly fine with an office job just like before.

You are okay with the same annual income of 3 million yen as before?

Won't it be difficult

to change jobs if you aim for a higher salary?

Of course, it will be difficult.

If you have any qualifications, experiences,

or skills that can be a strength...

It can serve as a negotiation point.

Then, I'm fine with the current annual income.

I also have a partner I'm considering marrying.

I see.

Kurusu-san...

Yes?

I've a question.

The way you speak to Usami-san...

Is that a good approach?

Oh, if it were me...

I think we should talk more positively...

If you don't mind, could you explain why you are not doing that?

So troublesome.

Huh?

Hitsujitani-san, ever since you first came here...

I thought you were a creepy workaholic.

Creepy workaholic...

You sugarcoat things to avoid offending me,

it's as plain as day.

It's too bothersome to comprehend it,

so please just say it clearly.

But...

In short...

That person lacks self-confidence so...

how about we be nice to her?

No, not at all...

Then why don't you take care of Usami-san.

Huh?

Whaaat?

Episode 2 [What is your true happiness?]

You're brave to stand up against the Demon King.

It's impossible for me.

I'll run away with my tail between my legs.

I'm banished to the Demon World...

The Demon King is annoying, right?

He looks handsome, but his mouth is the worst.

But he gets results.

Is his performance really that good?

Yeah, you could say it's almost 100 percent.

Huh?

If you stay close to him...

I think you'll learn a lot as a career advisor.

It's everyone's favorite Happy Vanilla Ice Cream.

And here's our special coffee too.

- What is it? - Did I order this?

No...

It's from another customer.

What do you mean?

The first sign of love?

Hirohara-san, aren't you married?

This and that are two different things.

Cheating is extremely bad.

It's not about that, it's about feelings.

If it involves your feelings, that's even worse!

Calm down, Minami.

I would never do something like that.

Hokkun...

You two are so lovey-dovey, how envious.

Well then, enjoy your meal.

Enjoy your meal.

Please eat your Ice cream before it melts.

Oh, right.

Thank you very muc...

Ah, it's Yokoyama.

Please stop with the lack of interest.

Everyone, please help yourselves.

- Let's eat. - Thank you.

Once you've eaten it, you're all accomplices.

- Huh? - Hmm?

I ate all of it.

- You're fast. - So fast.

Betrayal will not be tolerated, otherwise...

I'll not share any insider information on job offers from companies.

Are you still holding a grudge about what happened before?

Isn't that obvious?

I had to cancel my interview with Jeeves

because Kurusu gave it to Hitsujitani-san.

Ah...

Is this how you want your life to be?

As for me,

I don't know the right answer myself.

Currently, I lack sincerity, so...

I would like to decline the interview.

I'm sorry.

Well, well...

Use what you can,

even if it means deceiving our own family.

That is what it means to be the demon king.

Hitsujitani-san,

you too should be careful with Kurusu.

Sorry, I ended up asking for your help.

Not at all, I'm fine.

Muramatsu-san isn't here today either...

She's always dodging her turn on duty.

Usami-san.

Actually, there's something...

Usami-san, did you finish already?

Muramatsu-san, you're late again today.

I'm sorry.

I've been busy with customer support since this morning.

Then let's do this together...

Sorry.

I need to use the restroom for a bit.

In the end, she didn't come back...

Ai-chan, is it okay if you don't get back?

It's fine, it's fine.

I wish the temp staff

could handle all the preparations for the meeting.

Well, that's true.

But isn't that risky?

I'm not sure.

It's really frustrating!

What's wrong?

Preparations for the meeting...

It's supposed to be two young full-time employees

and two temporary staff members taking turns.

Muramatsu-san from the sales department always skips it.

You know her, right?

Ah... Yeah.

I think we worked together on the development

of the new notebook design.

Hmm.

Well, the young ones these days are quite clever.

The brazen ones are the ones who get ahead.

Especially sales...

I want to be careful...

I don't want to be thought of as an old lady

who keeps nagging in her thirties.

Sorry for venting.

How about our usual?

The one with honey on top.

We never get tired of it, right?

Always eat the same thing.

Will we keep eating it from now on?

Yuka...

I've something to say.

What?

Let's break up.

Huh?

Are you serious?

We're already 32, right?

We should be thinking about our partners,

marriage and the future.

In other words...

So, you're saying you can't see

that kind of future with me?

You know, I'm a freelance designer, right?

So, when I think about marriage...

I get worried if the other person

is also not a permanent employee.

I guess you could say

I don't want to settle on that part.

Settle?

I'm really sorry.

Yes...

It's Hitsujitani-san from Shepard Carrier.

Thank you for the meeting today.

Yes.

I've taken over as the person in charge.

So I would like to re-introduce myself.

Could you let me know when is a convenient date and time?

Now...

Huh?

Now?

Are you okay?

I can't handle it if I don't drink.

Wine is not meant to be chugged.

It's meant to be savored for its aroma.

Kurusu-san is here too.

I'm her mentor.

I'm sorry, it'll be harder to talk, right?

Please don't worry about it.

I don't intend to pry into your personal life.

I always eat this Quattro Formaggi with Katsuyuki...

I thought we would continue to eat it together forever.

But...

Seriously!

Are you okay?

By the way...

Isn't it a little harsh to refuse to settle?

Is marrying me settling?

No, of course not...

Is that something you say to someone

you've been dating for a year and a half?

Wait...

Stop...

I'm sorry.

Have some water.

There we go!

She's heavy.

I thought I was going to die...

She's a total drunkard.

What's that?

Hm?

Oh, this?

It's a massager.

It's effective for neck stiffness.

Come here.

Ready?

It feels good.

Wow!

It would be more convenient if it were cordless.

Definitely.

What's this one?

This one?

This is a foot massager that targets pressure points.

Oh, I see.

Can I borrow your foot?

Here...

Ow! That hurts!

Ouch! It hurts, it hurts, it hurts...

Wait, please wait!

It hurts, it hurts... Wait a moment.

- It hurts, it hurts... - This side too, this side too.

It hurts, it hurts...

I really can't take it! It hurts! It hurts...

No, no, no, it hurts...

That really surprised me.

Foot pressure points hurt, don't they?

It hurts.

It would be nice if there was a setting to make it weaker.

Indeed.

But Katsuyuki...

He said this strength feels good, though.

What should I do from now on?

If I could become a full-time employee...

I wonder if there's a possibility he'll reconsider...

But for someone like me to become a full-time employee...

Let's work hard together!

Huh...

But considering my age, it might be difficult...

If you don't give up, I'm sure it will be alright.

If I don't give up...

I need to quickly find Usami-san a new job.

Good morning.

You pulled an all-nighter, huh?

I wanted to help Usami-san find a job as soon as possible.

Good morning...

Redo it.

Huh?

What were you thinking when you made this?

Good morning...

Shh!

Based on Usami-san's interview.

From the job database,

I listed the relevant ones.

Yotsuhaba Cosmetics, Japan Printing, and Moriyama Confectionery.

Based on Usami-san's work history, all of them are very difficult.

Did you choose them with this in mind?

All companies accept applicants with no experience.

If Usami-san can confidently convey her enthusiasm in the interview...

Do you know about the "hidden qualifications"?

Yes.

Restrictions based on age or gender.

Conditions that are not allowed to be listed in job advertisements by law.

Salesmen sometimes obtain them through interviews.

That's a hidden qualification.

Have you confirmed it with Yokoyama-san?

Yes.

All of them said that no experience is also accepted.

She will be criticized.

That is, "even if you have no experience, if there's someone exceptional, we want them to apply."

Do you think Usami-san fits that criteria?

Ah...

He hit a sore spot, didn't he?

What she's saying isn't wrong, though.

Well, if you don't give up...

That's an irresponsible argument.

Is it okay to keep introducing and not receiving any job offer?

That's...

Please redo the list and show it to me again.

Yes...

You're not going for lunch?

I'll go later.

I see...

This morning was tough, huh?

He's still the Demon King as always.

Yes.

But...

It's aggravating, but what he said is true.

We receive money from companies so

as professionals, to satisfy them

we have to recommend promising candidates.

We can't just rely on wishful thinking

when we introduce them.

That's true...

It's okay, you'll get through this.

Thank you very much.

I'm going out first.

Okay.

I'm sorry about yesterday.

I haven't seen such a troublesome drunkard in a while.

Kurusu-san.

Today...

I wanted you to take a look at the list of jobs.

Here you go.

I guess this is about it.

Your temporary contract is coming to an end.

These are the best options.

Each company is a good company.

You're right.

If it's an office job,

you can make use of the experience you've had so far.

If the child version of you sees the current you...

What would she say?

Huh?

What do you mean?

Disappointed?

Not a lot of people

have the opportunity to live freely due to their background and financial means.

Right now,

I just want to become a full-time employee as soon as possible.

There's also a matter with my boyfriend...

He rejected you, didn't he?

Kurusu-san.

Anyway...

Please proceed.

Understood.

Usami-san, got a job offer!

Wow!

From Terada Soft?

Yes, I just received a call.

What about Usami-san?

I've called her

but it went to voicemail, so I left a message.

Is there something wrong?

It's after hour.

I wonder what that's about.

He's not human.

He's the Demon King.

Don't let it bother you.

Okay.

Good work everyone.

Well then, let's call it a day.

Good work.

I'll take my leave as well.

What kinds of schemes are you guys up to?

Oh come now, scheming...

Once in a while, just us guys, right?

Just us guys, right?

Hold on a second.

Huh?

- Hah! - Ah...

What should I do...

What's wrong?

What is it?

It's nothing.

It's nothing.

Kurusu-san.

Could you come over for a bit.

Just a moment...

Just a moment...

What's this?

It's a group date.

A group date?

With Nakata Nanae-san, who I'm in charge of...

Are you going on a group date with a job seeker?

No, no!

It's not my idea.

We got a little excited talking about how much we love sweets.

And it ended up leading to this...

Actually, Yokoyama-san was supposed to come,

but he had some work that he couldn't cancel.

Kurusu-san, you also like sweets, right?

In exchange for all-you-can-eat cake...

Please keep this a secret from Hirosawa-san.

Yamaguchi-san, sorry to keep you waiting.

Nice to meet you.

Please, have a seat.

Well then, excuse us.

I still think shortcake is the best.

Me too, me too!

It's a classic, right?

But why is it called "shortcake"?

What's short about it?

Maybe it's because delicious moments are short.

The "short" in shortcake doesn't mean "short,"

but it's said to mean "fragile" or "crispy."

By the way, in America, when you say "shortcake,"

it refers to a biscuit-like

dough with cream in between.

This style of sandwiching cream between sponge cakes...

It has developed uniquely

to suit the preferences of Japanese people.

If you say it's your favorite...

It might be good to have this level of knowledge.

Sorry...

The girls seem put off, don't they?

This is bad, really bad.

Did I make a lifelong mistake?

So you were in charge of Usami-san.

Yes.

How is the progress on Usami-san?

Is it going well?

I can't tell you that.

Please ask the person directly.

You're right.

I'm sorry.

But, at the very least,

I hope the job change goes well.

At the very least?

Is there something bothering you?

Thank you for your time.

This is Hitsujitani-san from Shepard Career.

Concerning Terada Software,

in which you participated in the final selection...

They have decided to offer you the position.

They would like to inform you of the detailed conditions of your employment...

Could you please spare some time?

I got the job offer.

Let me do it for you.

Thank you.

What's the most important thing again?

- Honey. - Yes! That's right.

Good work.

I called you yesterday...

Sorry, I didn't notice.

I'm currently looking for a new job.

Really?

So, I got a job offer for a full-time position.

Is that so?

Congratulations.

That's it?

Huh?

Would you reconsider things between us...

It's already over.

We should move forward.

What do you mean?

You need more time to consider Terada Software...

If I were to live alone from now on...

The current salary is a bit tough.

I see.

I want a place where I can further advance my career.

But if I don't get a job offer,

I think I'll regret turning down Terada Software.

What should I do?

Have you ever worked with someone like me?

What happened to that person?

Well, that's...

I couldn't get a job offer as a fresh graduate.

It was a recession,

and I'm not someone with exceptional skills...

I thought it wasn't the time to be picky.

I thought that as long as I worked

and earn money, that would be enough

so I registered as a temporary worker.

Around the time I crossed 30, I met Katsuyuki...

I thought we would get married.

He may not be rich.

It's modest and ordinary happiness.

And yet...

I'm not young anymore

and I can't do anything special.

If this goes on, I'll never find ordinary happiness in my life.

What should I do?

Going to Terada Software is the right answer.

Did you expect me to say that?

Usami-san.

We don't know what you should do.

You decide what the right answer is.

I wouldn't struggle if I knew what the right answer was.

It's not just you.

No one wants to fail,

and no one knows what the right answer is.

Still, you have to think and decide for yourself.

The answer decided by someone else

may not be your right answer.

But...

Please decide for yourself.

You're an adult.

The deadline for replying to the job offer...

I'll ask them to extend the deadline.

One week is the limit.

Please decide by then.

Huh...

Tapioca, let's go home.

Oh, am I intruding?

No, not really.

Tapioca seems to be really attached to you.

Why?

Don't know...

Maybe because you look alike.

We look alike?

Both have a fierce look in their eyes.

Please don't tease me.

Come here, Tapioca.

Yes.

Here we go.

I heard Usami-san is stumped.

I heard it from Chiharu.

The life plan of a woman is challenging, isn't it?

Whether to get married or not.

Whether to have children or not.

Whether to continue working or quit.

I also struggled with that.

Hey, say something.

You want me to chime in?

Usami-san,

were planning to get married, right?

It's difficult to change your mind once you've decided on that.

But you know,

when it comes down to it, women are strong.

It sounds convincing when it comes from you.

Right?

Good morning.

Good morning.

Umm...

Could this possibly be...

I think Kurusan-san is very cool and I respect you.

But I don't have that kind of feelings!

A present for you.

[Usami Yuka-san's reply deadline]

Inukai, make a copy.

Inukai?

Inukai-kun won't be coming back today.

Is that so?

Inukai-kun has been absent a lot lately.

Today is the one week deadline.

We still haven't heard from Usami-san.

[Inukai Shou] [They're here!!]

Please contact Usami-san.

Huh?

Okay.

Umm...

Usami-san.

What's wrong?

Why are we in this store?

Well...

Why?

Here.

[Katsuyaki-kun, the Quattro Formaggi we had the other day was delicious]

[I really want to go to Allegro again.]

W-What is this?

It's an email from Muramatsu Ai-san who works in the sales department.

About a month ago,

she accidentally sent an email for your ex-boyfriend,

to your junior, Nakata-san.

Is there something bothering you?

I want you to take a look at this.

Nakata-san was debating whether to tell you about this.

I took the liberty to tell you instead.

Are you okay, Usami-san?

Kurusu-san,

you don't have to show it like this...

Shibui Katsuyuki-san...

He was two-timing you with Muramatsu-san.

It makes you angry, doesn't it?

But...

Don't you think he's more true with his own feelings?

Kurusu-san!

You said you couldn't find a job as a new graduate

so you became a temporary employee.

But after that, you could have changed jobs as much as you wanted, right?

But you didn't.

You simply went along with the flow and crossed the age of 30.

You met him by chance

and hoped for a nice normal marriage.

Instead of struggling with a difficult job change at this age

you thought about escaping through marriage.

You settled.

If someone said marrying someone like you is settling...

Isn't that natural?

Is this how you want your life to be?

I don't care about ordinary happiness.

What is your true happiness?

My true happiness...

Usami-san?

Yuka...

That hurts.

What do you mean by "I don't want to settle"?

Don't try to deceive me with your fancy words, you two-timing idiots!

It should be me who says that.

I don't want to settle with someone like you!

Are you kidding me?

That hurts.

Who are you?

I'm Usami-san's career advisor.

I'm Kurusu.

Huh?

Now that I think about it,

she said she got a job offer.

I'm surprise you found a job.

People like you...

Always complaining...

I was hoping you'd spare me.

How can you say that?

Do you know what she's been through...

Usami-san made the right decision by breaking up with you.

She will meet someone much more wonderful than you

and will become even happier.

That is simply impossible.

She has no redeeming qualities.

Excuse me!

No redeeming qualities?

You really don't understand anything, do you?

Usami-san has been working as a temporary employee for 10 years.

In a place where the environment and human relationships changed within a few years,

she adapted wherever she went.

That's not an easy thing to do.

The reason you were able to get a job at Akatsuki Stationery.

It's all thanks to Usami-san, right?

Huh?

At the after-party, when you were alone

Usami-san approached you

and initiated a conversation between you and the employees.

That's...

You can't just leave someone in trouble, can you?

Even Nakata-san,

was grateful when you encouraged her during difficult times at work.

Usami-san is considerate of others.

To say she has no redeeming qualities

is completely off the mark.

I'm sorry.

Please let me decline the job offer.

I don't want to settle.

I want to work for a company where I can pursue my goals.

I also want to work for a company that pays better.

I know it's a tall order...

I'm looking for a job that will make me happy.

Because I'm already a full-grown adult.

Isn't that fine?

A happiness that comes from your own decisions.

Then, I'll do my best to find a new job for you.

I already have a lead.

Huh?

How about this one?

[New Tech Corporation]

A planning position for online shopping products?

It's a venture company,

they release various innovative home appliances

and are expanding their sales.

It does sound interesting but...

I've no experience, can I really do it?

I saw it in your room.

Your notebook.

Huh?

Ouch! It hurts, it hurts, it hurts...!

Wait, please wait!

It hurts, it hurts, it hurts...

[Notebook] [Year 6 Class 2, Name Usami Yuka]

If you have that kind of passion...

You can surely overcome the obstacles of experience and age.

I...

I want to do it.

I'll give it a try!

Please do your best.

Usami-san has made her decision.

Is that so?

Why didn't you advise Usami-san

that she's suited for product planning for online shopping goods sooner?

Without even knowing her true feelings,

she was swayed by someone to begin looking for a job...

Do you think that would work?

Well...

To make good use of a job change agency...

You have to make be clear on what brings you happiness.

Finding the true feelings that even they themselves don't know...

That's the job of a career advisor.

Can you see your own true feelings clearly?

Are you only finding your own value through self-sacrifice?

What do you mean?

Hitsujitani-san.

You were making a list of companies without reporting overtime work, right?

First, please stop the needless overtime.

Well...

Also, please stop coming to work 30 minutes earlier every morning,

clean the office, take out the trash, make coffee, tidy up everyone's desks,

and wiping the floors.

As your boss, I don't expect such self-sacrifice.

Rather than meeting others' happiness or wish,

understanding your own true feelings and desires is more important.

Yes.

It's good if you understand.

What are you doing?

Don't tell me you're going to the funeral?

Yeah.

Why are you going?