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Do you want to pursue our old dreams again?

Let's work together in Africa.

What's this out of nowhere?

I guess that was too abrupt, huh?

It's been four years since I last saw you

when you left the company.

I never expected you'd change

from a trading company to a job change agent.

You've changed quite a bit.

You seem cold.

It's none of your business.

I changed jobs.

Changed jobs?

Yeah,

I was suddenly ordered to transfer by my boss.

I didn't want to change my scope,

so I decided to switch companies.

You know about Ishimitsu Energy, right?

It's a trading company

specializing in energy development projects.

They happened to be looking for someone.

I felt the timing was right.

I couldn't shake off the distrust

I had towards that company.

Distrust?

I'm talking about how they treated you.

I need you

to step away from the on-site inspection.

Your transfer has been decided.

It was unwarranted simply because you injured your leg.

You're not convinced either, right?

Would you like to join me?

If you join Ishimitsu Energy...

You can participate in the sustainable

energy development project in Africa.

It's the job you've always dreamed of.

When I talked to the company,

they said they'd love to have you on board.

Now it's up to you to decide.

While I was organizing my things,

I found this.

Made you remember, right?

It's all in the past.

Are you running away?

Can't you see this?

Our previous company may have easily discarded you...

Ishimitsu Energy is not a company that abandons people

when they are disadvantageous.

It's a company that values its employees.

Kurusu.

I want to compete with you again.

Dreams

aren't something you can easily give up on.

[Last Episode] [I'm not going to give up on my dreams]

Please think about it.

I'll be waiting for a call.

Welcome back.

Welcome back.

An old colleague came to visit?

Yes.

That was unexpected.

I didn't know you were still in touch.

What, what is it?

Did he come to talk about changing jobs?

Something similar,

but I brushed it off because it seemed like a joke.

Oh...

Inukai-kun...

Why not discuss the thing with Kurusu-san?

Huh?

What is it?

He's worried about his career path.

Speaking of which,

didn't you say you have a dream you want to pursue?

Actually,

I...

love dogs.

Yeah, everyone knows that.

That's why I want to pursue a job related to dogs.

I've always had that in mind.

But when I see all the job seekers came here,

I wonder if it's okay to decide so easily.

So, if possible, he wants Kurusu to

give some tough love advice, you know?

Kurusu-san, could you give him some advice.

I'll decline.

Huh?!

That's not my job.

Isn't it part of the job

to listen to your teammates' concerns?

I think so too.

Even chefs treat their colleagues to meals at work.

Yama-san, that's a good example.

Thank you.

Kurusu-san, if you're interested...

Brib...

It's a limited-edition Muscat Daifuku from the Kifuneya Nihonbashi store.

I'm back.

- Welcome back. - Good job.

Kurusu-san.

I met a customer downstairs.

Can I let them through?

You used to be in charge of them.

I don't mind.

I'm sorry, but the visitor takes priority.

Of course,

I understand.

Well then.

See you again.

I've a consultation...

It has been three years, hasn't it?

Takitou-san, what happened?

Could you please have my back again?

I want to pursue my dreams again.

Dreams?

Takitou-san, if I remember correctly,

you aspired to be an Advertising Planner.

Yes.

You applied to five advertising agencies but didn't receive any job offers.

You shifted your focus to a big company that emphasizes advertising.

So you joined Hiyori Foods.

I worked hard for about a year after joining.

But I couldn't achieve the results I wanted.

I was reassigned to a different job away from advertising.

Now, I'm doing miscellaneous tasks

for sales promotion events.

I see.

I did everything I could.

It can't be helped...

That's what I told myself as I continued working.

Lately, my passion has been reignited.

Was there anything that caused it?

This is my son.

How old is he?

He's 10 years old.

I often think.

I'm wondering if I have a job to be proud of in front of my son.

Just the other day...

We are giving away samples of a new product!

When I went to work around my neighborhood...

We are giving away samples of a new product!

Here you go.

You're in the way.

This will just end up as garbage.

I apologize for the trouble.

Dad...

Yuto...

My son happened to see me...

At that moment,

I couldn't help but feel guilty...

We are giving away samples of a new product!

I thought that things couldn't continue like this.

So, I gathered my courage and came to talk.

Takito-san has grown older by three years since then.

If during that time, there were no notable achievements...

The job search will be even more difficult than before.

The so-called age limit for job changes has long been exceeded.

I understand.

But...

I can't take your words from that time out of my head.

If I've been rejected this many times,

then I think it's hopeless.

You're free to give up on your dreams.

However, there are some people who regret giving up

on their dreams because of injury or illness.

Are you going to turn away

even if you can see the right path ahead?

Is this how you want your life to be?

As long as there is a possibility,

you should continue to pursue your dreams.

That's what you said, right?

If it's you...

Wouldn't you try to move forward

as long as there is a path ahead?

I want to give it another try.

Please.

Understood.

It looks like it will be a tough one.

I thought you'd tell him, "Face reality!"

and rejected him.

I'm the one who encouraged him,

so I can't just turn him away.

But...

Trying to suppress the emotion of giving up your dreams

will not make it go away.

It's the job you dreamed of.

Arashi...

It would be great if you could find a job

that you truly want.

Yeah!

Aspiring to be an advertising planner?

At 37 years old and with no experience?

He has about a year of experience in advertising and promotion.

Ideally, a work for an advertising agency

or a commercial production company...

Hold on, hold on.

Didn't he take all the exams three years ago and fail?

Isn't this too difficult?

I know.

What's wrong, my Lord?

Why don't you brush it off?

Every job seeker has the right to dream.

Since the person knows it's going to be difficult,

no one has the right to take that away.

Yokoyama-san,

I'm also counting on you.

There was a call for project proposals...

A call for project proposals?

A certain company

is seeking PR project proposals from various advertising agencies.

A competition?

If you create a project proposal

and take it to those advertising agencies.

they might listen to your ideas.

That's the only way to succeed.

Understood.

Impressive as always, Yokoyama-san.

I'll let him know.

If a good project proposal comes up,

I'll discuss it with you again.

Got it.

Thank you.

Impressive.

Isn't he unusually considerate?

Huh?

Sorry to keep you waiting.

It's okay.

I want to talk

a little more about the Osaka branch.

Sure.

Actually,

it would be great if you could work there for about a year.

Okay.

Oh, your mind was elsewhere.

What's wrong?

President.

What if I told you that I'm quitting this job?

Huh?

You're quitting?

Just a hypothetical question.

Well, that would be a problem.

But that's just my opinion.

Your career is your own.

These past few days.

The president has been talking a lot with Kurus-san.

Really?

Sometimes he has a serious-looking face.

Don't tell me...

He's starting his own business?

Huh?

The birth of Satan Agency?

Satan!

Inukai-kun,

why don't you visit as a job seeker?

If you join,

it looks like you won't be able to return alive.

He doesn't appear to have much free time.

He won't be able to help with you for a while.

That's true...

The Daifuku went to waste, huh?

It was quite expensive too.

Instead...

Shall we ask the Demon King's disciple?

Huh?

Me?

Absolutely!

Excuse me.

I'll go.

You're Kurusu-san's...

Thank you for the other day.

Kurusu-san is currently in a meeting...

I see.

Well, it's sudden.

Well then...

Can I borrow you for a moment?

Huh?

Let me introduce myself again.

I'm Kodama.

I'm Hitsujitani.

Nice to meet you.

Why me?

The other day,

you were upfront with Kurusu, right?

Kurusu-san,

please try to understand people's hearts a little.

Is this a lecture?

Yes, it is!

I thought you could move his heart.

Move his heart?

Oh, you didn't know?

I'm trying to scout him,

asking if he wants to change jobs.

Huh?

Kurusu is a capable businessman.

He's been doing great in the field

of next-generation energy development.

I've heard about it.

He told you...

Well, I didn't hear it directly.

Here, this is a photo from back then.

I missed the chance to give it to him.

He looks good, right?

I've never seen this look before.

He said...

His dream was to make this job a success.

Dream...

This project that we're investing in

will benefit the world and people,

and contribute to the development of the local area.

That what makes him happy.

He was dazzling.

He had a setback because of his leg.

I told him that he didn't need to suppress his feelings.

I wonder if he's really suppressing it.

It's Kurusu we're talking about.

I'm sure he's currently doing well.

But he's not smiling, right?

I think this is the place where he shines.

You are really thinking about him.

I used to really hate him.

In this project...

About 5 square km in the southwest of the Moldau Republic,

second only to West Africa...

We're in the same year,

but no matter what I do, I'm always second.

I can't beat him...

He was an eyesore.

But when he had an accident

and left the company just like that...

I can't surpass him, right?

I still regret not being able to do anything when he left.

So, Hitsujitani-san,

will you convince Kurusu for me?

Huh?

As a professional,

give him a push.

You can do it.

No, no...

I should get going.

Well then,

I'll leave his future up to you.

Give this to him.

Wait a minute...

I'm counting on you.

Counting on me...

I couldn't tell him...

So ordinary, isn't it?

I can't recommend you with this.

Yes.

Does it need more time?

Honestly,

when I try to do it seriously...

I'm appalled at myself

that I can't come up with anything.

I guess I'm not cut for it.

Umm...

Even if it's not a creative job,

any office work would be fine...

Can I change jobs at an advertising agency?

Fulfilling your dream

or working in the same industry...

It's similar but it's different.

Instead, you'll be conscious of the gap

between yourself and your dream.

Then, what should I do?

I'll think about it.

Excuse me.

We'll be in touch.

Why didn't you say anything to him?

I'm also unsure.

My words...

may have bound him to his dreams.

How do I guide him?

One thing is certain.

If he's not convinced,

he'll continue to drag out his broken dreams.

What about you?

Are you satisfied with your current job?

You still want to pursue your dreams even now...

I'm not talking about myself.

Kurusu-san is changing jobs?

He's quitting as a career advisor?

I'm not sure yet.

This is a matter that will depend on him.

So, what do you think?

As for me...

You wouldn't want him to quit, right?

As for me...

I want him to make a choice that will make him happy.

If he says he wants to pursue his dreams again...

Even though it's sad...

I want to support him.

Yoko-san didn't know either?

First I've heard of it.

So that's why he said about quitting his job.

I wonder what he'll do...

Why don't you ask him?

Huh?

You know, even if you're a professional career advisor

you tend to overlook your own situation.

Aren't you the best of understanding and guiding him?

I see...

Then I'll send you some alternative dates later.

Yes.

Goodbye.

Takito-san,

he seems unsure about what to do.

So he couldn't come to the interview today.

Okay.

Kurusu-san.

Instead,

may I've some of your time?

What do you want to talk about?

No, this is an interview.

The other day,

Kodama-san came by.

He said he's scouting you.

You know?

Consider me a career advisor

and please share your thoughts.

So, I can witness your growth?

Then, I'll ask for your advice.

Are you testing me?

Yes, it's the final test.

Okay.

Let's get right to it,

what do you want to do?

I wonder...

As a career advisor,

I can't give advice if the job seeker doesn't express their true feelings.

I thought I taught you that the job of a career advisor

is to uncover the true feelings even when a person is unaware of them.

I've been watching you closely.

I can tell that something is on your mind.

Honestly, I'm undecided.

I thought I had no doubts

about continuing as a career advisor.

I feel like it's a meaningful job.

But,

I thought I was forced to withdraw due to my leg injury.

Suddenly, a path opened up.

That path continues from an old dream.

It's still a dream, isn't it?

I wonder...

Why energy development?

Since I was a child,

I admired my father's job.

My father traveled around the world as a businessman.

His job involved investment in energy development.

Dad,

are you going abroad again?

That's my job, you know.

My job is,

a job that makes the world a better place.

The energy invested and developed by my team

supports the lives of the local people...

My father explained his work to me in detail.

I didn't even understand half of it.

You too,

I hope you can find a job that you truly want.

Okay!

That's how it started.

Before I knew it, I started following in my father's footsteps.

In this project...

After actually doing the same job...

I felt like I was truly making a difference in the world.

Kurusu.

Yes?

Can you go to the site?

Yes, thank you.

I was happy when it was decided that I would go to Africa.

Being appreciated when I went to the site...

I truly felt that completing this is my dream.

So you liked working for a trading company.

Yeah.

I've asked you about this before.

What do you like about being a job change agent?

I don't judge jobs based on whether I like it or not.

If I had to say,

I believe this job is necessary in today's society.

At the time, I thought it was a fantastic display of professionalism.

But still,

I think you should do a job that you truly enjoy.

So,

you think I should change jobs?

Only you

knows the answer to that.

Please decide that for yourself.

That's true.

But...

As a colleague,

and as a junior who respects you,

I want you to be happy.

I've never seen you smile like this before.

It's probably proof that you were doing a good job.

Kurusu-san,

you're not really a demon king.

You're kind

and straightforward.

You're a person full of charm.

If this is your true self,

I...

I want you to be your true self.

Is the interview over?

Yes.

Thanks to you,

I was able to face myself a little.

Kurusu-kun.

Have you decided on your career path?

We all thought about it...

Including the matter with Takito-san...

Could you entrust your assignment to us?

When you're busy,

don't you tend to put yourself on the back burner?

And make excuses.

What's important in a career change is

to look at yourself carefully

so that you have no regrets.

Regardless of your answer,

we will always support you.

If you're going to look so gloomy...

Hurry up and make a decision.

Right?

Leave it to us, okay?

Hitsujitani-san,

if it's okay...

How about taking a look at Takito-san's workplace?

His workplace?

By knowing his current situation

there might be things that become clear.

We should start over and reevaluate if there's a job opening

to introduce to Takito-san.

You're right.

I'll help too.

Okay.

What are you going to do?

Did you also know?

Because Chiharu is concerned about it.

I had an interview.

Really?

Did you receive guidance?

Apparently, only you know what the right answer is.

This is what I think.

There is no right answer in life.

Once you find the answer,

you have to bet the rest of your life on making that the right answer.

You can answer that question later.

So, follow your heart and move forward.

This is a new product sales event happening this weekend.

If you go there,

you might see Takito-san working.

Thank you.

This is a job that you could introduce to Takito-san.

I found there's a job opening at a company

that wants to do their own advertising.

One of them was found by Hirosawa-san.

Thank you all so much!

Let's show Kurusu-san that we can do it even with just us.

Yeah!

Alright, cheers!

- What are we toasting to? - Let's drink.

- What are we toasting to... - Cheers!

A newly released beer!

We're giving it away with snacks.

Here you go.

It's a new release,

take it with the snacks.

We have sausages.

Here you go.

It's a new release.

Thank you in advance.

Huh?

Why are you here?

I heard it from Tenma-san.

Shouldn't you focus on yourself...

This is my job.

It's only natural to see it through to the end.

A newly released beer!

We're giving it away with snacks.

Mizuno-kun.

Yes.

Shouldn't we replenish the beer?

I've asked someone to go get it from the refrigerator in the back.

Takito-san.

This is bad.

The refrigerator is broken.

Broken?

The inside is not cooling at all...

Huh?

With the amount we have now,

we'll quickly run out in no time.

What's going on?

Don't tell me you're running out of beer?

Please rest assured,

everyone will get it.

Hey, what's going on?

Please wait a little longer.

Call the nearby sales office.

Let's have them bring some cold ones.

But we have a lot of events today, can we get them?

The thing is it'll take time.

Calm down.

In this area,

we should be supplying Misono Saketen and Sake no Suzuya.

Let's explain the situation

and buy the cold beer from them.

Okano, you call Misono Saketen.

Sawada, you call Sake no Suzuya.

Understood.

Mizuno-kun,

Yes?

Go buy some ice,

let's cool down the products we have now.

Understood.

- I'm off. - I'm off too.

I'm off.

Thank God Takito-san is the leader.

He makes swift decisions.

We're currently getting more cold beer.

To the customers at the back,

we may keep you waiting for a while...

But we will definitely serve you,

so please wait a little longer.

I'm truly sorry.

Huh?

Could it be?

Sorry to keep you waiting.

I'm really sorry.

You can try our new product if you'd like.

Please feel free.

Takito-san.

You two were here?

We were in the area,

so we decided to come and look around.

You've done a great job.

I hope I didn't show you anything embarrassing.

You really think so?

Sorry?

The sight of you fully dedicated to your work.

It looks dazzling to me.

Oh, no.

I was just caught up in the moment.

Being able to do something like that is amazing.

Well, but...

Still,

I can't seem to get rid of this uneasy feeling.

Yuto-kun.

Yuto!

He came to see his dad's workplace.

Yuto-kun,

why don't you tell your dad why you wanted to see it?

The other day,

I happened to see you working.

I see.

I thought you were really cool.

Huh?

I apologize for the trouble.

Your father...

Yuto...

It was the first time I saw you work.

I thought I shouldn't disturb you,

so I left right away.

We're giving away samples of the new product.

You were really cool.

But,

I was bowing my head, right?

I know.

That's because you got responsibilities, right?

I know that it takes courage to properly apologize.

Even today...

You were working efficiently

and giving instructions to various people.

It was amazing.

Dad, you're so cool!

Yuto...

Actually,

I was thinking of introducing a new job today.

But it seems it's not necessary...

You work so diligently and responsibly,

trusted by your subordinates and trully shines.

Your problem is

being too caught up in your past dreams,

and you may have lost confidence in yourself.

If that's the case,

Yuto's words might be the answer.

No, I...

I'm not telling you to give up on your dreams.

However,

the shape of dreams can also change.

The shape...

Take another look at your current self.

What are you devoting yourself to right now?

What brings you joy?

What do you value?

Isn't the answer right nearby?

Thank you very much.

Isn't your life fine just the way it is?

Yuto.

Did I look cool?

Yeah.

I want to be a respected employee like you in the future!

I see.

Thank you very much.

Kurusu-san!

I...

Kurusu-san...

I feel the same way.

Huh?

I seriously faced my current self

and finally realized.

Now,

the shape of my dream has changed.

As for me now,

I want to guide as many job seekers as possible towards a better life.

Even if I'm disliked

or resented,

I don't care if I can't do my job with a smile.

I can think this way because

my current job is something important to me.

I...

like being a career advisor.

Kurusu-san...

That is my answer.

I might have been lucky.

Huh?

I was able to realize that because

I had an interview with an excellent career advisor.

I...

just praised you.

Did you receive it?

Yes.

Is that really okay?

Yeah.

Thanks to you, I was able to face my current job properly.

I'm grateful.

I really wanted to have another match with you.

If it's a match,

it's already settled.

You haven't changed.

If I become dissatisfied with my current job,

I'll go to you for advice.

Sure.

You even gave career advice to Kurusu-kun.

That'll be something to brag about.

But I couldn't get the conversation to go well.

I thought I needed to improve my skills.

Somehow, I feel really happy.

Everyone working proactively and enjoying their work.

That has been my ideal.

Thanks to Yoko-san, who watches over us like the sun.

It would be great if the Osaka branch can follow suit.

Excuse me,

we'd like to make an announcement.

What is it?

Actually...

We've decided to close down this food truck.

Huh?

Thank you for your patronage all this time.

Oh no...

That's kind of disappointing.

So what now?

Actually...

We're going to open a physical store!

Huh?

That's why!

We found a perfect place.

Thank God, that's good news.

Here's the map of the new store.

Huh?

It's close.

We can easily go there!

From now on...

Please continue to support us!

Yes.

Thank goodness.

Glad to hear it's going well.

Yoko-san.

Thank you so much for inviting me to Shepard Career.

You need to grow even more.

I want you to become the face of our company.

Yoko-san, I've a favor to ask.

Huh?

So, I've decided to work at the Osaka branch.

I'm not quite following.

You've been supporting me all this time.

But I want to grow even more.

I'll come back as

a career advisor where we can support each other.

So...

Kurusu-san,

Can you wait for me until then?

Are you proposing?

Huh?

No, it's not.

It's not something that exaggerated,

that's not it!

Well, if I say that's not it,

maybe just a little...

That's not the point...

I'll be waiting.

Huh?

Umm, Kurusu-san.

Please do your best.

[1.5 years later]

It's completely hopeless, isn't it?

The companies you listed...

The requirements are too high for this job seeker.

Please choose again.

Understood.

Yes, I'll do my best.

I got scolded again!

Don't worry, newbie.

Are you thinking you should've gotten a

job with dogs if this is what you had to do?

No way!

I like this workplace...

I decided to join on my own.

Then,

you have to take it step by step, right?

That's the way it is.

Hang in there.

Yes.

How about consulting with Chiharu?

Kurusu's strategy.

That's a good idea.

It's been a while since we've called the Osaka office.

I wonder if she's doing well.

Huh?

Today...

I forgot to tell everyone...

[Hitsujitani Chiharu]

Hello?

Are you going to have an interview?

Yes, why?

If you go with such a gloomy face...

They won't open up to you.

It's none of your business...

Didn't you want a capable partner?

Someone who is reliable and cheerful.

And someone who can support you.

Someone like me.

You're raising my expectations.

Hitsujitani Chiharu-san.

I'm back.

Welcome back