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I was so worried.

Are you sure...

Are you sure you're okay?

The truth is...

My heart has never changed.

I just...

I really like Sosuke.

Ai.

You forgot your bag.

Thank you. Sorry.

I have to tell you something.

Maybe another time?

All right. Good night.

Good night.

I'll only date people I really like.

I'm really glad if you've met someone you can truly love.

I'll back you up.

Why? Since when?

Morning.

Morning. What's up?

Huh?

It's rare for you to cook in the morning.

Once in a while. You should eat, too.

It's just bread and a fried egg.

Sorry. I don't have time today.

I see. Oh, do you have laundry to do? If so, we can do it together.

No, I don't. Thanks.

Well, I'm off then.

Yeah. Have a good day.

Good morning!

Morning. Hey.

Yes?

Let me buy you a cup of coffee.

I'm fine! I've already had coffee at home.

Well, have another cup.

Hey, wait!

What do you want?

Everything is...

If you've had coffee, a latte may be better.

Yeah...

Honey latte grande, please.

Sorry to keep you waiting.

Let's drink here.

Did you sleep well last night?

Oh, yes. Well...

I couldn't sleep.

I was thinking of you.

Oh...

Miyagi!

Hey!

That was a big deal yesterday, the fire in the hotel! I'm so glad that you're okay!

I was so worried that I couldn't sleep.

I'm sorry to make you worried. Please sit here!

Huh? Can I?

I have to go right now! Well, if you'll excuse me!

Hey, wait!

Okay. Let's drink!

It's hot.

♪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 7=

♪Dreaming on a summer afternoon♪

I'm sorry to make you worried.

You're lucky that it was not such a big fire.

Yeah.

But after all the fuss, Natsukawa must be worried.

I'll try to contact her again.

Right away.

Good morning.

Morning.

Morning.

Huh? What?

Morning.

Bunta! Bunta!

Sato. I want you to bring me the materials for the creators' special by noon.

Okay.

Excuse me.

Sorry to keep you waiting. I've brought you the materials.

Thanks.

Anytime.

Wait till I check this out.

Okay.

Sit down.

No, I'm good.

Sit down.

Okay.

Excuse me.

Isn't that too low?

Really?

This will be fine.

Thanks.

- Morning. - Morning.

Morning.

Do you have a cold? Are you okay?

I'm not.

Huh? You'd better not push yourself...

That was a lie! I'm totally fine. Let's get to work.

Okay. Share this with the person in charge and Okajima.

Okay.

Oh, and...

Yes?

About yesterday...

Oh, well...

Higuchi and I have other urgent things to do. Excuse me!

Morning, Higuchi!

Hey.

Oh...

Let's go to lunch!

Well, it's only 11:00, and I...

Come on, let's go!

Jackson?

We're going then!

(Shimosoya Restaurant)

You're doing it wrong. The rule is to mix quickly and finely.

Like this?

You have to be able to snap your wrist more.

Oh, I knew I should have gone with fish.

Do you remember? You promised to do me three favors.

Oh, yeah.

Since you've heard the first one, I have a second request.

Can you trade me this?

Of course.

Yeah!

Oh, and can I change the small bowl, too?

Of course.

What happened?

Actually, I saw it.

Sosuke and my best friend, the one I told you about, were meeting.

I still can't believe it.

Did you talk to your friend?

I thought I'd just have to wait for Risa to tell me first.

You're not gonna ask her?

I'm afraid to ask.

What... What are you going to do if everything goes back to

the way it was?

The way it was?

If the deputy editor finds out that the real Sato Ai is you...

What are you going to do?

I was actually going to tell him everything yesterday.

Okay.

But... Risa's involved, too. I don't know what to do.

I see. It's difficult.

Yes, it is.

Well, I don't care what you do, as long as you're happy.

My first love is you, Sosuke.

I'm really sorry.

Hello?

Ai? Is it okay now?

Yeah. I'm taking a break.

I'm sorry I didn't listen to you yesterday.

It's okay.

Can we see each other again soon?

Yeah. I'm free on Friday night.

Well, we can meet at 7:00 on Friday at Fountain Square, where we first met.

Okay. I'll be there.

I'll be waiting.

Higuchi? What's wrong?

Huh? What is it?

You don't look well.

I'm just sleepy. That's because I've just had lunch.

And I haven't been sleeping well these days.

Are you really okay? Don't push yourself.

See? That's it.

Don't let someone's heart flutter if you don't feel that way.

But I've made up my mind.

Huh?

I'm going to be your "best friend".

We're back!

Welcome back.

(Natsukawa Chikage)

(I apologize for the sudden cancellation.)

(I'm free tomorrow. How about your availability, Sato?)

Okajima!

Oh, what?

Natsukawa, she's meeting with me tomorrow!

- Really? Great! - Yeah!

Yeah!

Thanks!

- We've made an appointment with Natsukawa. - Thanks!

Okay. Then do your best.

I will!

Hello?

I'm sorry to call so late.

You don't sound well.

Are you all right?

I'm not really okay, but I want to tell you something as soon as possible.

Sato Ai.

She knows you're seeing him.

She said she'd wait for you to tell her.

Well, I'm just trying to get some closure.

Because I finally noticed.

I couldn't control my feelings, and I did a lot of things.

I wanted to be with him as much as possible, so I tried to continue pretending to be Ai...

You know, it doesn't make any sense.

Yeah.

I'll tell him the truth

and apologize to Ai.

They may not be able to forgive me, but...

I don't have a choice.

It's my fault that I lost myself.

Well...

It's love that makes you lose yourself.

Thank you for letting me know.

I guess that's the last of my meddling. Bye.

Ai.

You're home. Welcome back.

Ai...

Thanks.

I'll tell you everything.

Can you wait until Friday?

Okay.

(To Hasebe Sosuke)

(I'm sorry. I've been lying to you all along.)

Hi!

Hi.

Are you from Most, by any chance?

Yes! I'm Sato.

I've been expecting you.

Oh, I'm sorry, can you grab that basket for me?

This? Of course!

Sorry. Thank you.

Here, this is corn tea.

I made it using the corn from my field.

Would you like to give it a try?

Bon appetite! Corn tea...

Ah! Delicious! It's so good!

Isn't it? We had a good crop of corn this year.

Instead, we've only got one pumpkin.

You grow all sorts of things.

In the summer, it's fun to harvest a lot of vegetables.

Thank you for coming by today.

My pleasure. It's an honor to meet you.

I read your letter. It was a request for a column, right?

Yes.

But who would want to read my column?

I'm sure there are many people!

Most's readers at my age grew up reading your picture books.

But you know, I've been retired for ten years now.

Why did you quit?

There was no big reason.

Just because I couldn't sell any more books.

So I didn't expect to be visited by someone from the publishing industry again.

In your world, I'm a thing of the past.

That's not true!

Well...

As I wrote in my letter,

I have always loved your picture books.

Like "Where is the goal?" and "The God's Bus",

I read them over and over again.

I have always been encouraged by your warm pictures and stories.

Your picture books are not only for children but also for adults.

I'm sure there are many readers like me. So...

Oh, I'm sorry.

Never mind. Thanks.

So, please consider writing a column for us.

Can I think about it for a while?

Of course. Thank you.

I'm back.

- Welcome back. - Good work.

How did it go? About Natsukawa Chikage?

She was very nice! She will also consider writing a column for us.

Oh, I got some vegetables, and she asked me to share them with you.

They look delicious!

Suda, if you want.

What? I don't cook.

Tomatoes are said to be good for the skin.

I'm coming!

I mean, why vegetables?

Why is there mud on your clothes?

Oh!

- Hi! - Hi!

Oh, where's the deputy editor?

He's going straight home today.

What? Are you serious? What should I do?

What's going on?

I've just been called by the editor-in-chief

and asked to give this to the deputy editor, so I'm here.

Did you go to the editor-in-chief's office?

Yes.

You, Satonaka?

Oh, yes.

I thought I should be an aunt sometimes and treat my nephew to a nice meal.

You can go to her office...

- Hi! - Hi.

Is that wine, perhaps?

Yes. I heard it was from France.

Right. It's the wine to be given to the other side tomorrow.

Editor-in-Chief, you'll be attending tomorrow, right?

Yes, but... See, the wine is heavy.

I thought I'd have the deputy editor take it for me.

I'm sorry.

But the deputy editor went straight home today. He'll go straight there tomorrow.

Then get it to his house by the end of the day.

Thanks.

Oh, she hung up.

Bunta, you've been to the deputy editor's house, right?

Yes... But Sato knows as well. We went there together, right?

Excuse me.

Could you please give this to Hasebe Sosuke in room 1905?

(Reception) I'm sorry. May I ask your name?

I'm from Bunko Publishing.

(Reception) Who are you, from Bunko Publishing?

I'm Okajima.

When did you change your name?

Oh, because Okajima asked me to do this...

I know. I just got a call.

Please take this.

Um, Deputy Editor, this...

Bring it to my room.

Huh?

If I get it here, you're gonna run right away.

Run away? I'm not...

You've come all this way. Come and have a cup of coffee.

No, thank you.

Why are you avoiding me?

I'm not avoiding you.

You're avoiding me.

You must misunderstand me.

Then come and drink some coffee.

No, I mean...

I don't have any milk or sugar. Is that okay?

Yeah, it's okay.

(Kusunose Rin)

Kusunose Rin's new book is out!

Have you read it?

I haven't. I'll read it later.

This one is interesting, too. The first line really grabbed me.

I read it all in one sitting.

I knew Kusunose Rin was amazing.

Yeah.

Here you go.

Thanks.

If you drink it all at once, it'll be hot.

I'm fine! My esophagus is strong!

I'm glad you're okay.

When I heard that the hotel was on fire, my blood ran cold.

I didn't know what I would do if something happened to you.

I couldn't stand it any longer.

Um, it's okay. I understand.

Understand what?

You, at that time, were worried about me and came to find me

as my boss and as a fellow editor, right?

No.

Sure, you're my fellow, but...

It's more than that...

Wow, I love this cup! Where did you buy it?

Well, this is...

You're very special to me.

To be honest, at first, I thought you were an eyesore.

But that was just because I was wrong about you.

Before I knew it, I was enjoying being with you.

I noticed it clearly then.

I...

Hot!

Are you all right?

I'm sorry.

- You'd better get changed. I'll get you clothes. - Oh, I'm fine...

No, it's okay.

- Wait here! - It's okay...

Did you get changed?

Yes.

I'm sorry to bother you.

But listen to me.

I find it unbelievable myself.

I'm starting to feel like you're an old friend.

In front of you,

I can be who I am.

I can be as relaxed as

when I was a child.

Before I realize it,

all I can think about is you.

I want to be with you.

I really like you.

Why are you crying?

Ai... Thanks.

I'm sorry.

Excuse me.

Good morning.

Sato. Natsukawa Chikage is on the phone.

Thanks.

Hello, this is Sato.

Thank you for coming all the way out here yesterday.

Thank you too! Oh!

Everyone was very happy with the vegetables!

Thank you!

That's great.

So the next time you come, please bring back some Chinese water spinach.

And the potatoes, too.

Oh, next time?

The column. I'll do it.

Really?

Your words made me very happy.

I just thought I'd be of service if anyone still needed me.

Thank you very much! I will visit you again soon.

Yes, thank you!

She said yes, right?

Yes!

I'm looking forward to your article.

I'll do my best!

Good luck.

Good morning.

Good morning.

Good morning, Satonaka.

Okay. Drink this.

Oh, thanks.

You're welcome.

Here you go.

Can I? Thanks.

Deputy Editor... he's going straight there.

(Hasebe Sosuke: Straight to a business meal) Deputy Editor... he's going straight there.

Oh, Higuchi's not here either.

Come to think of it, I didn't even see him yesterday.

Oh, I just got a call from him.

He's going to the hospital, so he's taking another day off.

The hospital?

He said he slipped on the stairs when he got dizzy from the fever.

Oh, is he okay?

He said he hit his head and he's going to check it out.

Oh. Maybe this is all because of the heavy rain.

The heavy rain?

He was there to pick up Sato when the hotel caught fire.

What does that mean?

No, I'm not saying it's your fault.

Higuchi went there to pick me up?

Huh? Yes.

Higuchi!

I mean, you're all wet. Where is the towel?

Huh? You didn't see Higuchi back then?

Isn't it CHATEAU AGUICHANT? Oh, 1991.

Congratulations on the 30th anniversary of the establishment!

Well, thank you very much.

How's the owner doing?

Very well, thanks to you.

I'd like to talk about the special collaboration menu that you proposed.

We'd love to help you!

Really? Thank you so much.

Your company has a wide variety of stores, right?

Yes, including bistros where young people can feel free to visit,

wine bars, cafes, and so on.

Amazing.

Finger foods. That's nice.

Higuchi!

Excuse me. Did Higuchi just come?

Oh, yes. He said he stopped by to pick up some materials.

Oh, please take care of this.

- Bye! - Bye.

Higuchi!

Jackson.

Are you okay?

What?

You fell, hit your head, and went to the hospital...

I'm fine. I ran all the tests and everything's fine.

And my fever's gone down.

Great.

You were worried about me, so you came after me?

I'm sorry.

I knew nothing.

You came to pick me up that day...

Come with me for a minute.

Manager, if you'll excuse me.

Bye.

(To Hasebe Sosuke)

Sosuke?

Why are you here?

Who are you?

Huh?

(Manager, Kiriyama Risa)

Restaurant Daikanyama.

Manager, Kiriyama Risa.

Why were you pretending to be Sato Ai?

Answer me.

Who are you?

I'm Ai's friend.

Then...

The real Sato Ai is...

Someone who's by your side.

I'm sorry that I deceived you.

The truth is, today I was going to...

What's with that face? You feel bad about this?

That's nice. You should be paying more and more attention to me.

I've always thought so.

I was just wondering if there was some kind of mistake and if you could turn around to me.

I've been pushed around a lot.

You're really bad, you know that?

I'm really sorry...

Idiot.

You can't apologize in this situation.

Jackson.

Listen, it's the third request.

Forgive me for what I'm about to do.

I can't be your friend.

Just give me a chance, okay?

I'm sure we'll be happy together.

(Deputy Editor)

Hello?

Hey, what do you think you're doing? Sato Ai.

Huh?

You really have no idea about everything.

Well...

For the last 16 years...

I can't tell you how much I've missed you.

Sosuke.

I'm sorry about all this.

Where are you?

Don't go.

I want to see you.

Don't go.

I'm sorry.

♪Hydrangea♪

♪Even your tears are beautiful♪

♪A flower blooming in a rainy town♪

♪You're my heroine♪

I don't like this name.

Why someone like you...

Hey, General Affairs!

Someone told me about it once.

She said this would help you calm down.

I want to be someone who is able to stand next to that person.

Hey, let's go, Sato Ai.

(Sato Ai)

Sato Ai.

I will try my best to believe in my own potential!

Okay, go ahead!

Deputy editor. There's something I need to tell you.

♪The rain covered us as we ran through the hydrangeas♪

♪If we can forgive each other♪

Ai. ♪No matter what happens♪

♪No matter what happens♪

♪The day we met, my story began♪

♪I want to tell the rest of the story with you, okay?♪

I finally found you.

Sosuke? Where are you?

♪I'll take you by the hand to take you to the sunny finale♪

♪No matter how many times the seasons turn♪

♪You're still the heroine♪

♪You're my first and last heroine♪

Good morning.

Be hired away?

(Preview: Higuchi disappears from the office.) Be hired away?

(Preview: Higuchi disappears from the office.) Does that mean Higuchi's quitting?

(The staff knows about the discontinuation?) Does that mean Higuchi's quitting?

(The staff know about the discontinuation?) What you've done is not judgment. It's arbitrary.

(The staff know about the discontinuation?) Are you an idiot?

(What is Sosuke's decision in his lonely struggle?) You're advising me again?

(What is Sosuke's decision in his lonely struggle?) I just don't want to be disappointed in you.

You are my first love.

Risa.

Don't keep it all to yourself.

Just tell me everything you're thinking.

It's you who is upset, worried, and has suffered alone!

It's too late to find out, isn't it?

Never let go of the hand of someone.

(This drama is fictional.)