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Kenichi, let's have a good drink today.

Sure. So, how's work going?

It's going alright, I suppose.

I see.

Even so, having work and being busy is a good thing.

He comes home late every day.

But isn't that a good thing in a way?

Ken-chan.

Work is important, but isn't it about time?

Both of yours were girls, weren't they?

I was hoping for a boy.

Mom, come on.

Kenichi works hard every night.

A man has to work, after all.

Is that so?

That's right.

But you're making my precious daughter feel lonely.

Even on days when he says he'll be home early,

he suddenly has a drinking engagement and comes home late.

He won't even eat the meal I went to the trouble of making.

That must feel lonely.

Don't say that.

But, Mom...

I understand how you feel.

See?

[Background conversation/noise; speech indistinct]

Someone's here.

Oh no.

I'm home.

Welcome home.

Good evening.

Long time no see.

We're having dinner. Would you like to join us?

I'm a little tired, so I think I'll take a bath and go to bed.

You've been so busy lately.

Then take it easy.

Good night.

Shiori must be busy too.

She really works every single day.

That must be hard, sis.

That's why we hardly ever all have dinner together.

It gets a little lonely these days.

It can't be helped. That's what having a job is like.

Dad, let me.

Oh, it's all gone. Then I'll just have a little more.

Dad, I'll go and get it.

Sorry about that.

The refrigerator is over there, right?

Yes, over there. You know where it is.

Yeah, I'm fine.

Sorry.

It's fine, really.

Good.

You can really drink, can't you?

I still just sip my beer little by little.

I've only recently started being able to drink beer.

Ryoko drinks better than she used to too.

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Mom, you have some too. It's been a while since you drank sake.

Weren't you going to bed?

I got a little hungry.

I see.

Maybe I'll have a drink with you.

Then sit here next to Ryoko.

Okay.

It's been a while since we all drank together.

Here, Shiori.

Thank you.

Would you like this? Thanks.

Since we're all together for once, let's make a toast.

Alright. Ready?

Okay then. Cheers!

Cheers!

It feels like it's been a long time since we did this.

It's best when everyone is together.

I'm hungry. Go on, eat.

I worked hard making all of this.

Did you put carrots in this?

Of course. Carrots add color.

You like carrots, don't you, Shiori?

I do.

If you keep taking only those, we'll run out of carrots.

Did you try it? Yes. It's delicious.

Really? I'll make it again, so eat with us sometimes.

I will. But isn't there a little too much mayonnaise today?

Sorry. Too much came out at once.

Forgive me. That happens sometimes.

You always get home around this time, don't you?

Then you go straight into the bath, so we hardly get to talk.

Sometimes we don't even see your face.

We start worrying whether you're even alive.

Work is important, but maybe it's time

to settle down like Ryoko.

I think a woman who works and supports herself is admirable.

That's true.

He says some good things, doesn't he?

I'm not thinking about marriage yet.

Still, you should give it some thought, sis.

I have thought about it, but work is especially busy right now.

Kenichi, are you drinking?

I'm fine. I'm drinking.

Ryoko, pour him another one.

Ken-chan is already on his second.

Have you been busy at work lately?

Yes, very busy.

How late do you usually work?

Recently, I often work until around ten.

I usually end up catching something close to the last train.

That sounds exhausting.

Ryoko must get lonely.

Are you alright? Tell him.

Things are difficult at my workplace too.

There are managers who make nasty, sarcastic remarks.

You find people like that everywhere.

It's awful, isn't it?

It really is troublesome.

It gets so discouraging.

That must be hard.

But people like that will often listen if you speak to them.

Maybe you should make suggestions yourself.

Do you think that would help?

I think that's important too.

They only ever make me do photocopying.

Did you like it?

Whenever I make this, it turns watery. I wonder why.

Maybe it's how you cut the onions.

I want to do proper work.

I want to be given real responsibilities.

You need to make yourself heard properly.

I really do want to keep working.

There are women in ordinary companies who made their abilities clear to their bosses

and were promoted, so that kind of effort matters.

You'll be alright.

Really? I'm glad Kenichi is willing to listen to me.

Show the company what you can do and you'll be fine.

If I had a manager like Kenichi, I'd definitely follow him.

Oh, come on.

I mean it.

I can't follow my current manager anymore.

I'm not anything special.

I still have a long way to go.

You would be dependable, Kenichi.

I think so too.

No, really, I'm not.

But if Shiori works hard, I think she can move up.

Exactly.

You're such a gentleman, and you're kind.

I wish we had a manager like you.

I'm really not that impressive.

At my company, there are hardly any men who support the female employees.

Even when we approach them, they often won't listen or give us advice.

That's why I thought I could ask you for advice anytime.

Of course. You can talk to me whenever you need.

Really? That makes me happy.

[Brief overlapping table conversation, partly indistinct]

Thank you.

I want to go.

Mm. Delicious.

Let's both do our best.

I'm sure you'll be alright, Shiori.

I'm starting to feel more confident.

You'll be fine. You have the ability.

Ryoko.

Kenichi works for an electronics manufacturer, right?

Yes, that's right.

Yes, that's right.

I recently bought a DVD player,

but I don't know how to connect the cables.

It's simple.

Could you set it up for me and show me how?

Of course.

I couldn't manage it at all. It's difficult.

That would be easy for Ken-chan, right?

Even the instruction manual didn't help.

It really is simple.

Then why don't you go and do it now?

Really? Is now alright?

Yes, that's fine.

Then I'll ask you to help me.

[Overlapping conversation, partly indistinct]

Here, put these on.

Okay.

Ah, so this is it.

I've been drinking, so I'm not sure why, but seeing you got me excited.

Wait... ah, wait a second.

No.

It's not working...

Sorry... it's okay.

Are you okay?

It's not working...

It's okay. It's okay.

It's okay.

It's okay.

Are you okay?

Ah... no.

That's right. It's okay.

It's not working... it's okay.

Are you okay?

Are you okay?

That's strange...

Is this enough?

Yeah... yeah.

It's okay... wait.

Wait...

Wait.

Wait...

Wait.

Wait...

Wait... no, don't.

It's alright. Don't let go.

It's okay.

Okay?

Okay?

Yeah.

Okay?

Okay?

Yeah...

[Laughs] Yeah.

[Laughs softly]

Mm.

Don't rush...

[Laughs]

Hm?

Yeah.

No... it stopped.

Doing this in a situation like this is kind of exciting, isn't it?

Yeah.

Yeah, let's have someone take a picture. Okay.

Oh, I can see it!

Thank you.

Can you see it now?

Yeah, I can see it now.

He showed me how to do everything from scratch.

That's good.

Thank you.

I'm glad I could help.

It was easy. Sorry for troubling you.

I'm glad I could help.

That's good.

[Laughs softly]

Sorry, Ryoko.

It's completely fine. Feel free to ask him anytime.

Thank you.

I'm always happy to help.

We were just talking about taking a trip to Hokkaido.

What do you think, Ken-chan?

Sounds good.

Wait, what about me?

You never come. You always say you're busy with work.

You're always so busy.

Tell me the dates and I'll make time. I want to go too!

Really? Then let's all go together.

Yeah, yeah.

Ken-chan, you'll be able to come, right?

Yes. I'll clear my schedule.

Great. Then let's go.

I'll look into it.

I'm looking forward to it.

Please do.

Three nights should be fine, right?

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