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I finally met you.

That's Sosuke?

Ai!

He didn't even notice me.

I am not the same person as he knew before.

Sosuke!

Ai.

I'm glad you're still as cool as you were then.

Nice to meet you.

I'm from The Most's New York headquarters.

I can't work with him.

Hey, General Affairs!

How much longer do we have to wait?

My name isn't General Affairs.

(Sato Ai) I don't like it.

(Sato Ai) I don't like this name.

I don't have to worry about that guy anymore.

I'll get even with him at work.

Ai!

I'm sorry!

That restaurant is where I used to work.

My uncle owns it.

My uncle got sick a few days ago

and I was called back from the UK.

He really wanted me to help him with the restaurant,

and I couldn't say no.

It was hard for me to tell you that I went back to Japan

since you supported my study abroad,

so I just sent you that e-mail.

I'm really sorry.

You should have told me earlier.

You always can't leave people in trouble alone.

But I'm sorry that you can't study abroad.

I'm sure I'll get another chance.

If there's anything I can do to help, just let me know.

Okay.

It's good to see you again.

Sorry, you're at work, right?

I should probably get going.

I have another meeting to attend.

You're a magazine editor, right? Of course you're busy.

Huh?

Did I tell you that I work for a magazine?

Yeah.

You did. When we met the other day.

I see.

Let's do our best.

Yeah.

Mr. Miyagi, it's done!

Wow! Thank you!

What should I do next?

Well, can you shred those papers for me?

Okay!

- She works really hard. - Oh, I'll get it!

- Are you sure? Thanks. - What's wrong with her?

Just ask me! I'll do anything.

Thank you.

Well then...

(Grilled cod roe) Help me with this.

What? Shredding the rice ball?

Of course not. Open it.

What?

I'm not very good at this. I always get the seaweed broken.

You'll have to open that yourself.

But you said you would do anything...

Okay.

You're amazing. Take it.

What?

Jackson, you haven't eaten lunch, right?

I'm sorry... Thanks!

Why did he call you "Jackson"?

I don't know, either.

Well, Higuchi is odd.

Mr. Miyagi, you said that!

Huh?

Please do this.

Okay.

Hi!

♪We can go anywhere♪

♪Find me♪

♪Take your own steps♪

♪Even it's a failure or a mistake♪

♪I won't mind being exposed♪

♪I'll be laughing like a child♪

=She Was Pretty= =Episode 2=

♪Dreaming on a summer afternoon♪

What should I do?

This is too bad...

I'm back!

I'm sorry, Ai!

Something terrible happened today.

Ai?

Oh, you're back.

Welcome back.

What are you doing?

Work stuff. I brought it home.

You were right.

I was a fool to think of quitting my job for that man, even for a second.

Wasting my time worrying about Sosuke...

Right now, my priority is to keep up with work!

I see. Good luck!

Oh, thanks!

I'll go get changed.

Okay.

I'll figure it out on my own. Yeah, I'll do it!

It's my policy to end meetings in 30 minutes or less.

Everyone, present your plan within 3 minutes.

Let's start with Okajima.

Okay.

First of all, I have a plan for the opening feature.

Recently, athleisure has become a renewed boom.

How about digging into it?

What is athleisure?

Like the new Prada with Raf Simons,

how about incorporating a nylon cape,

- What? - or adding Adidas track pants

and a collar when wearing?

What do you think of the suggestion of adding some sports taste?

Six months ago, Luna did a similar project.

Yeah.

Next.

How about introducing celebrities' rooms?

The beauty items in their dressers...

What's the point of introducing what they are already sharing

on SNS in our magazine?

Well...

Next.

Maybe we can take a closer look at the ruffle dress.

Because the ruffle dress worn by an actress in a drama is now...

When the magazine comes out, it's no longer a fresh topic.

Next.

A novel about fashionable colors...

Next.

A hidden gem of a shop in a tourist attraction...

Next.

Featured items for fall and winter...

Next!

You next.

What?

No, I...

Don't you have any thoughts?

Well, I...

Why are you here if you have nothing to offer?

I've asked her to take minutes.

Can't you come up with a more decent plan?

Honestly, Most Japan has been terrible for the past few years.

If we don't do something, Luna will be able to outstrip us.

The only thing valuable about Most right now is the cover.

Then, can we hear about your idea as the deputy editor-in-chief?

I'm thinking of moving forward with

a tie-up project with James Tiller.

James Tiller is a big shot...

He is launching a new

brand this fall that will focus on sustainability.

I'm now thinking of ways for

Most Japan to participate in the products that will be released there.

But will someone as famous as him

work on a project for a Japanese magazine?

Have you ever approached him?

No.

I'll keep you posted on how it goes.

Everyone needs to come up with a new plan before the next meeting.

That's all.

Thank you all. Let's do our best.

Yuiko has put up with a lot.

He was terrible.

Well, he does have a point, though.

Even these days, Luna's circulation has been stable for the past five years.

There's no doubt that we're in trouble.

You're right.

Let's all work hard!

I'll do my best!

Step aside, please.

Okay.

Jackson, the minutes, please.

Okay.

Ruffle dress...

What is a ruffle dress?

What? Most is gonna disappear?

After discussions between the New York headquarters and Bunko Publishing,

the publication would be discontinued after three months.

I see.

However, there is only one way to avoid the discontinuation of the publication.

To surpass Luna's circulation within three months.

If we can do that, Most will survive.

It was possible in the past,

but now that's a pretty high bar.

We have a chance to win.

What chance?

Personnel.

If we can bring out the best in our editorial staff,

I believe we can turn things around.

That's right.

Can you please keep this secret from the staff?

You don't want to upset them?

Yeah.

I got it.

But why did you tell me?

I'm just a decoration.

You are the chief editor.

It would be strange to not tell you.

That's the first time anyone has ever said that to me.

I love Most.

I hope it can survive.

Yeah.

Hey, General Affairs.

Come with me.

Okay.

What the hell is this?

It's the minutes...

Did you understand what the meeting was about?

You wrote it without understanding the terms.

Did you think it would make sense?

I'm sorry.

I've looked up the terms...

You just came from General Affairs, so you don't know?

You're attached to the General Affairs Department, but you work here now.

I told you. We don't need people who are unprofessional.

If you're on Most's editorial staff, you need to do a better job.

Wow! You scared me!

You're back?

Well,

do you know what a ruffle dress is?

Ruffle dress...

The dress with frills, right?

Then why can't we just call it a frilly dress?

What happened?

That guy, Sosuke spoke very harshly about me.

"You don't even understand the terms? Can you do a better job?"

I feel really bad.

I don't know why he got so twisted. He was sweet and honest when he was a kid.

Is he really twisted?

What?

You can't do your job if you don't understand the terms.

Isn't it normal for a boss to scold a subordinate who doesn't know the basics?

But even if I learn about fashion, I'll be back to General Affairs in 3 months.

But now you're part of the Most's editorial team, right?

You're saying the same thing as he did.

You said you were going to do your best at work, right?

Then you should try harder to do so.

Enough!

Ai!

I'm tired. I'm going to bed. Good night.

You could have been on my side.

(Where is my goal?)

(Ready, go!)

(Going, we're all going.)

(Keep going, bunny!)

You're attached to the General Affairs Department, but you work here now.

But now you're part of the Most's editorial team, right?

(The Most: Latest Trend)

"I knew you'd come to see this! Ask me anything about clothes and beauty!"

Risa...

What's this?

Well, gel eyeliner.

Correct! What's this?

A scraping tool!

And this?

Well... What...

Explain her coordination.

Power shoulder jacket and high-waisted denim.

Okay, what's the bag the girl next to her is carrying?

Bottega's padded cassette.

Okay, let's go shopping then.

What?

Learning about it is not enough. Try it on yourself.

You're an editor of a fashion magazine.

What? I can't!

Yes.

I need all the information we have

on James Tiller's past collections.

Sorry to keep you waiting.

You ordered the tall size, right?

Sir?

Sorry to keep you waiting.

Thanks.

Thank you.

(Bicycle and Pedestrian Only)

Okay, go ahead!

Okay, go ahead!

You always say that when the light turns green.

Everyone in my family says so.

Really?

Yeah.

It's kind of motivating.

(Sato Ai)

Sosuke, good morning.

Morning.

Where are you? Are you on your way to work?

No, I'm still at home.

I see.

I thought I heard your voice in the crosswalk just now.

My voice?

No, nothing.

What's the matter?

I wonder if we can meet up sometime soon.

I have something to tell you.

Of course! I'll check my schedule and get back to you.

Yeah. See you.

Maison Margiela's Tabi boots. I'm glad it's tan.

Yeah. Thank you.

It's okay.

Sato, how's the new stuff for shooting being sorted?

It's done.

Makeup is sorted by color, and skincare is sorted by brand.

Thank you! It helps a lot.

Jackson, you're doing great.

You've learned a lot in such a short time.

Thank you!

We've gained a reliable asset.

That's the least you should do.

Well, please take care of the rest.

Okay.

As terrible as usual.

I don't care. It's okay.

Oh, yeah. Don't worry about it. You can have this.

No! What are you doing?

Nice! You're the only one who are surprised.

Oh, my God. This isn't elementary school.

What the hell is this? One after another.

What's wrong with this?

A package was addressed to the deputy editor. I've been getting a lot of them lately.

(Sato Printing House)

I'm back!

It's been a while!

Ai, how are you doing?

Fine. You look great, dad.

What?

I bought you some meat.

Beef hot pot, domestic!

Beef? Domestic?

You don't have to do this.

I'm hungry. Let's get ready.

I'm surprised you work in Bunko Publishing.

It's a big deal to get into a place like that.

Dad, you're bragging to your business partners!

I'm still on a trial basis.

But why are you in the editorial team of a fashion magazine?

You're so dowdy.

You don't have to say the word.

They just wanted someone who could proofread.

Since you used to help us with our work.

Yeah, she helped a lot.

When your father's company went under,

I thought I'd lost my mind,

but I'm glad you're always here.

I've given you so much trouble.

I'm sorry.

That's not true.

Momo, are you helping a little?

I'm busy studying.

Oh, really?

Oh, I wanted to do some research.

High school girls today, do you buy magazines?

Um, sometimes for the appendix.

But I rarely buy them.

You're as studious as ever.

You're just like your father since you're both serious.

And she's unfashionable as you.

I'm glad I don't look like you two.

Momo.

I see.

I knew it! It's pistachio green this year.

Oh, you're studying hard.

I'm in trouble if I don't work hard.

I'm aiming for the national universities.

Since we don't have enough money.

Dad's printing shop is still struggling?

Yeah, life is hard.

It's like endless cycling.

I see.

I'm definitely going to marry a high-spec boy in my 20s.

I really don't want to struggle with money.

Dear.

Get up! Come on.

You're sleeping?

No, I'm not...

They all sound so fake.

Getting transferred to Osaka, going back to the UK,

getting married?

I'm sorry.

What's that for?

Bye.

Take care.

Morning.

What? You're early, Miyagi.

Not early, I'm up all night.

I can't hold on anymore. I'm going to take a nap.

You worked so hard.

Proofreading of the feature page is ready!

Thanks.

Morning.

Can you arrange a cab for me as soon as possible?

To where?

I've got an appointment with James Tiller.

I'm off to negotiate a tie-up now.

What?

For real?

So, James is in Japan now?

Yeah. He's on a flight back to Italy today.

Before that,

he's able to get an hour at the airport since noon.

That's James's collection from the past, right?

Aren't those pants from the 90s?

I collected as much as I could from flea market sites,

used clothing stores, and online auctions.

So you're going to show this archive to James?

Yes. I'd like to propose upcycling using these as well.

Hey, General Affairs.

Yes?

Come with me to the airport.

Carry these clothes.

You can at least carry the luggage.

Call me when the cab comes.

Where are you going?

The airport, please.

Airport? Which one?

The airport is Narita, right?

Deputy Editor! Narita, right?

Deputy Editor!

Okay, Narita Airport.

Thanks.

He's negotiating with James Tiller. Who the hell is he?

That's the elite at headquarters.

He's got a bad temper, though.

I was going to ask Jackson to proofread this...

Sir, you'll make it to the airport at noon, right?

Don't worry, I'll be there 30 minutes early.

That's great!

Where are we?

Where are we going?

We're on the way to Narita Airport.

Narita?

No, it's Haneda!

What? But James is going back to Italy...

It's a flight from Haneda!

No!

What are we gonna do?

Sir, please get off the highway and head for Haneda.

Okay.

On the other side, I don't know if we can make it in time with all that traffic.

You've got to be kidding.

Can't you contact him and ask him to rearrange the time?

He promised me an hour before the plane leaves.

Of course he can't.

All right. Subway! Let's go by subway!

Subway?

Head for the nearest station.

Okay.

Take the side road ahead.

Side road?

Here it is.

Keep going straight and turn left at the yellow store.

Okay!

How do you know so much? You're local here?

I used to work part-time in a moving company.

At that corner on the left.

Okay.

I'll bring the luggage later. You go first!

That doesn't make any sense. I'll take what I can carry.

Are you sure I can make it by subway?

If you take the one to Keisei Ueno at 10:50, you will arrive at Haneda at 11:56.

Please take the third car closest to the transfer exit.

10:50?

Three minutes left! Please hurry!

Please drive to Haneda.

Okay.

Thank you!

Deputy Editor!

How's the negotiation?

It's finished.

Great!

It's not great at all.

I almost missed the chance.

But you were on time for your appointment.

I was only able to show him part of the archive.

It's not a perfect negotiation.

If you had told the driver the right place,

none of this would have happened.

Why can't you do something so simple?

It was my fault.

Most can't afford to carry baggage around like you now.

If you can't do anything, at least don't bother us.

Don't drag us down.

You may feel like you're sitting on your hands for three months,

but we're serious.

(Sato Ai)

Sato Ai...

Why someone like you...

Are you going to go that far?

I'm indeed immature.

Yes, I've caused you a lot of trouble. But!

I made sure to ask about the destination.

"Is it Narita?" I kept asking you!

But you were focused on your tablet and didn't answer me.

What's this?

You put your own faults on the shelf and only blame others.

I've done everything I could.

You always say a lot of great things,

but you're not the only one who's working hard.

Everyone is serious.

Don't just look at your tablet.

Look at the people around you!

I'm back!

Welcome back.

Raining?

It sucks. My hair is puffy.

Wait!

I'll be back in five minutes. Wait here.

Take this.

Jackson.

Hi.

Come on, let's go get a drink.

What?

The discount coupon ends today. Let's go.

Well, wait!

I hear you've been promoted to manager.

Congratulations.

The manager even complimented you on your work.

I'm your daughter, and you're treating me well.

Everyone wants to please the owner.

You're still the same.

I know the son of a congressman. He'd love to meet you.

No. I don't want to be a tool for your work.

Risa.

I...

I watched my mom as she struggled and died after her husband abandoned her.

I can't dream of marriage.

You can really talk about great things.

Then you should moderate your flirtatious behavior.

Maybe you're feeling good about being pampered,

but what's in it for you now?

You aren't able to live on your own or grow as a person.

You can dress up the outside,

but you can't fix the inside!

I'm not done talking.

Excuse me.

Risa!

(Risa)

I've really never seen such a terrible man!

What does he think he's doing with people?

Hey, your ID card!

How long are you going to wearing that?

Take it off.

No.

Why?

It's important to me.

I've gone to a lot of trouble to get into the company,

but I can't even do better work.

However, I'm not gonna quit.

I need to earn a living.

I need to pay back my scholarship.

I need to support my family.

Why can't I get things right?

Would it have been different if you had met the person I was before?

(Sato Ai)

But you're not the only one who's working hard.

Look at the people around you!

(Hasebe Sosuke)

Hello?

Ai? Do you have a moment now?

Yeah.

I've checked the schedule.

I can meet you next Tuesday. What are your plans?

Well, next week...

Um...

What's wrong?

What?

You don't sound good.

Are you sick?

I can't be full of energy every day.

That's right.

I'm sorry.

How are you?

I'll see you now.

What?

That's a delicious meal.

Thanks.

How did it go with your job?

I hurriedly finished it. I was just hungry.

Sorry to keep you waiting.

Here they are. Thanks.

Take your time.

All right. Let's eat.

Bon appetite.

How's it?

It's delicious!

That's great.

Omelet rice can always cheer people up.

You're not gonna ask me what happened?

You can talk about it whenever you want.

Really delicious. I really like the taste of this egg.

I'm with you. I prefer lightly-baked eggs.

This is definitely better than fluffy!

My late mother's omelet rice was lightly-baked, too.

Your mom?

Yeah.

Whenever I had a bad day at school and was depressed,

she would make me that.

She would draw a smiley face on it with ketchup.

I believe that no dish in the world

can compare to my mother's omelet rice.

I see.

I've never talked to someone about this before.

I'm embarrassed since I'm already this old,

but I had a feeling you'd listen and not laugh.

It's not embarrassing at all!

I'm sure your mother in heaven will be happy.

I feel that remembering them like that from time to time

is the best way to memorialize those who have passed away.

Even if you can't see her, I know she's there for you.

I think she's watching over you when you eat omelet rice.

Yeah.

I think so.

Now I've got energized, the same as eating omelet rice.

That's the kind of thing I want to learn from you.

What?

That you're gentle and can naturally relate to people's feelings.

That's the first time I've been said that.

I'm so full.

The meal was great, right?

Yeah.

Speaking of which, what did you want to talk to me about?

Huh?

It's not a big deal.

A Frisbee?

So nostalgic.

You wanna play?

Huh?

All right.

Let's play this.

Nice!

I'm gonna do this!

I'm sorry!

It was spinning a little.

Okay!

Nice!

Hold on, I'll take my shoes off.

- Yo, Come on. - You're good at this.

All right!

Time!

You're at a bit of a disadvantage dressed like that.

Thanks.

There we go. I won't take it easy on you anymore.

Okay, come on!

Here it is!

Why is that guy the deputy editor?

Making fun of people!

That tablet man!

I...

I...

I know it.

You always work hard.

I'm pissed off!

Oh, what are you doing?

No!

A hand towel is for wiping hands, not for wiping desks.

I'm sorry, can I please have a table cloth?

And some water, please.

Okay, please wait a minute.

I see.

Not for wiping desks...

The hand towels here are washed here.

If you get soy sauce on it, it's very difficult to remove.

Don't give the staff here more work!

Okay, I got it.

That would be nice.

You are really an amazing person.

Sorry to keep you waiting.

Thanks!

I'm so sorry!

It's okay!

Oh, no! Oh, my God.

Oh!

Hey, that's a table cloth.

I'm sorry! Thank you!

You're so kind, Higuchi.

On the other hand, that guy!

Drink some water and we'll get going!

That was fun!

It's so refreshing to move my body!

Thanks.

Thank you, too.

Huh?

Actually, I've been going through some stuff at work too,

so I've been a little down.

I see.

I'm glad we met today.

It's so nice to have a friend who grow up together.

When I'm working,

I'm always so uptight about fulfilling my responsibilities,

and sometimes I push myself too hard,

and there's a lot I don't do well.

However,

when I'm with you, I forget about work

and feel like my old self again.

I can be who I really am.

Let's go out to eat good food again!

Sosuke.

Well.

I...

What?

♪A flower blooming in a rainy town♪

♪You're my heroine♪

I'll talk to you another time.

Okay.

Yeah.

See you then.

See you. Good night.

I'll tell you next time.

You okay, Jackson? I'll call you a cab.

Okay, let's go.

If so, I'm gonna tell him everything!

Hey, come on, you tablet guy!

Hey, why are you being so rude?

Saying that you don't like my name...

Who the hell are you?

Who are you?

What? Hey, tablet, make sure you remember my number.

I'm Sato Ai.

Oh, General Affairs.

No! I'm Sato Ai!

Jackson, don't do this.

Okay, I'm not another person with the same name.

My name is Sato Ai. I'm from Harugaoka Elementary School, class 5, group 2.

I'm the Sato Ai you know!

(Preview: Office romance with deputy editor?) I knew something was wrong.

(Preview: Office romance with deputy editor?) With the deputy editor of your first love.

(Preview: Office romance with deputy editor?) I won't let Most Japan go out of business.

I won't let Most Japan go out of business.

(The secret between them) I won't let Most Japan go out of business.

(The secret between them) Will it be discontinued?

(The secret between them) I'm so pathetic.

(Unstoppable love, rapid development!) I'm so pathetic.

(Unstoppable love, rapid development!) Marry me.

(Unstoppable love, rapid development!)

Are you two together?

Well, I'll borrow one.

You're the one that matters.

I'll try my best to believe in my own potential.

You're so naive.

(This drama is fictional.)

(This drama is fictional.) Ai.