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"Lady Girl" A woman who stays young and pretty even when they age.

Adult woman ? Obasan (Old lady)

This is a story about lady girls, who don't give up on being happy no matter what their ages are.

Chikuwa.

I'm leaving now.

Wait a second, Shinji.

Don't go.

I can't not go.

Just a bit.

I love you.

I love you, too.

You're going to be late...

Wait...

...a minute!

I can't believe this...

Ah!

The proportion of victims of groping by different age groups.

Teens 28%, Twenties 30%... Thirties... Forties 2%!!

It's just some data.

You are saying, no one would grope a woman in her forties...

Oh, I thought I was going to die.

I'm sorry.

It got on you.

After treated as a groper by an aged woman,

I got your lipstick smeared on my shirt.

I will pay for the dry cleaning.

No, it's alright.

Please don't say so.

- Here. - No, thank you.

- Please take it. - No, thank you.

Please take it, I'm getting off soon.

- Just take it. - It's bothersome.

You're in the way of everyone.

In the way, what? Wait.

Excuse me. Ah!

Please stand back.

Please stand behind the yellow line.

What's his problem?!

So annoying.

Can we meet at 8 o'clock for girls' get-together next time?

Thank you very much.

This one, right?

Ok, at the usual restaurant.

It'll be 650 yen.

It was just cooked.

Got it! Let's drink!

Good morning!

- Good morning! - Good morning.

Good morning.

Thank you.

Nakahara-san. Tamy-san, the illustrator, called earlier.

I'll call him back later. Is everyone there?

Yes.

Okay, then please explain the project.

Yes!

Good morning!

I fixed what you pointed out the other day.

Hm, completely useless.

Check what we discussed in the meeting, and do it again.

Nakahara-san.

The timeline is here from the system development dept.

Ah, move it forward.

- I don't think they can... - Just try before talking.

I'll leave it to you.

To expand users, we have to target older women.

- Especially, the 'around 40' generation.- Good morning.

The main character in this virtual dating app will be Ara-for (Around 40), and we designed key characters.

First of all, this main character's clothing is too plain.

Is that so?

Ara-fors now prefer bright colors. Please think it over.

I want to change how these men look a bit, too...

What part of it is bad?

First of all, this young man looks like just a shallow guy.

Also, I think this middle-aged man should be a bit more mature.

But, it's a game...

Because it is a game, we need to think about the balance between fantasy and reality.

We have to make their hearts flutter!

How did the user survey go?

Ah! President!

The business dinner with Mr. Scott is at 7:00pm in Ginza.

I understand.

Ah, don't mind me, keep working.

Wouldn't it be natural for them to mind when the president comes in?

Is that so?

I think I'm projecting a friendly image.

Oh, yeah. The writer who came to interview me for a magazine was impressed

that our female workers are all beautiful.

Of course you are, because I'm in charge of the employment.

Is that power harassment? Or sexual harassment?

Oops. I better get going before I get sued. Oh,

I see that you've started the project.

Make it a hit.

Looking like a player, as usual.

But he's so cool.

Let's get back to work. What time is the presentation?

- Um, 14:00 (2pm). - ok, 14:00.

Okay, then discuss what I said. I'll leave you to it.

But, we don't have time to do all that...

You know, if you don't have time...

make it. Get it done. I'll be counting on you.

Yes.

Hello?

I'm on my way. Yes.

Ah, so tired.

I'm completely exhausted.

If I keep up with Nakahara-san's pace, I will fall ill.

I know she is good. But because she is, she doesn't cut us any slack.

Besides, don't you think the atmosphere has changed in our department since she came?

I know. It has a weird tension. Like it's heavy.

Yeah, heavy, right?

Hey, why is she not married?

Ehh, would you say that out loud?

I guess she lost her timing because she enjoyed working too much.

Like, work is her boyfriend.

- That maybe true. - I wonder if she has a boyfriend.

Ah! How scary.

To be honest, having only work until that age is

so sad!

Sad!!

Do you want to drink with men working for a foreign company?

- Yeah, I'll go. - Me, too.

No.

Why do we have to bring a young girl with us.

Then, would you bring Nakahara-san?

You're kidding.

- She is 40! - Yeah.

- You're still young. Don't worry. - Is that so?

I'm 40. So what?

Good morning. Thanks for the delicious breakfast.

It's my day off today. I'll be waiting for you with Chikuwa.

Nihon Chuo Publishing

Throw this away.

This one?

This one?

Perilla leaves are here.

Oh, right. Thank you.

Excuse me. I'll take this.

Okay, Thank you.

I'm home.

I'm back, Chikuwa.

Have you been a good boy?

Oh! You are looking cute as usual.

I worked very much today.

Thank you for always waiting for me.

Okay.

- You're back? - Yeah, I'm home.

I'm hungry.

- Is dumpling okay for dinner? - Yeah.

It's my favorite.

Yeah. I went to the supermarket today,

and wanted to get perilla leaves, but they were out.

- Next time, I'll make dumplings with perilla leaves. - Thank you.

It must be difficult to write new songs.

- Eat a lot, okay? - Thanks.

Hey, Aki. Is this all?

Yeah.

I get fat if I eat a lot at night. That's enough.

Aki, thank you.

What's wrong, all of a sudden?

Nothing is wrong...

It's just that you are always taking care of me.

That's not true.

Because you are with me,

I can work hard.

You're forgetting to feed me.

Well, it's like,

a scene from an old love story drama.

- Is it? - Yeah. I've seen it.

Wait, wait.

- Aki. - Yes?

Are you working?

Yeah, sorry. You can eat first.

- Okay. Good luck. - Yeah.

Thanks.

I'm hungry.

Oh, no. I'm starving.

This looks good.

Ahh, this feels right.

What are you doing?

I had no choice. He wanted to eat this.

Well, Chikuwa said that he was really hungry.

He was so noisy and kept me up.

But, he is...

Oh, what, he changed his mind?

That's how cats are. I tasted it for you, Chikuwa...

- I'm going back to bed. - Okay.

Oh, he startled me.

Lady Girls ~ Episode 1 ~

What? A supervision?

Yes. So get everyone together.

Takayama Fumio. A scenario writer. Do you know him?

I think I've heard of his name...

He's is a perfect fit for our generation.

In the 1990's, he wrote several romance dramas that became hits

and was called a "charismatic romance writer."

Yeah. Yesterday, I just happen to remember him.

People in our generation are not used to the romance apps.

If Takayama-san supervises, I thought maybe people would get interested because they are familiar with him.

What are his hit shows?

Like, "A Story That I Don't Know" and "The Place Where I Was With You."

Well, you guys are in a different generation...

I saw "The Place Where I Was With You."

When I was in elementary school... as a rerun.

You were in elementary school, and it was a rerun, huh?

Nakahara-san, by that time, were you already working here?

No, I was in high school. Make sure to do your math before you speak.

What is he doing these days?

I don't think he's written a drama for a long time.

Isn't he like a forgotten person?

Not really.

His works really appealed to people of my generation and became hits.

This kind of memory never goes away.

- Oh really. - I wonder what he is like.

Isn't there a picture of him?

It looks like he hasn't posted his picture on the Internet.

There's no way that there isn't a single picture on the net.

Here goes the search kid.

If there are no objections, would you leave it to me?

What's going on?

May I go with you?

Sure. But why?

I want to help you.

Nakahara-san, you have absolutely no sense of direction.

What?

Let's go.

Is it this way?

It's this way.

That way?

Isn't this it?

Go this way, and...

Welcome.

What are you doing?

Excuse me.

I heard that Takayama Fumio-san is here.

Thank you.

Excuse me.

Ah...

- Ah! - Eh!

You are...

Stay standing there.

A knife.

Well...

No, no, no...

W-W-Wait...

Hold it like this.

- Swing it from the top. - Eh?

Then, stab with it.

Stab with it?

Then, swing it downward, screaming.

What? Scream?

Sorry.

That wasn't it.

Stop it!

Wah. That's not it.

- Sorry. - Yes?

You can stop.

Don't know how to describe it.

When a woman stabs a man, what posture would she be in?

Oh, he scared me.

Is this a new drama?

Excuse me...

I don't need money for dry cleaning.

So it was you,Takayama-sensei.

- No I'm not. -You are not?

I am Takayama Fumio, but not a sensei.

How did you know that I was here?

He researched on the Internet.

That Sensei... I mean, Takayama-san, you do your work at this cafe.

So you came all the way here for the dry cleaning money?

No, I came here for something else.

You see...

I work at a company called Fruitage

and we are developing a romance application.

- Are you sick? - No.

I don't have any business cards. Why don't you sit there.

Thank you.

A romance...

I don't think I can...

- May I sit over here? - Go ahead.

Thank you.

Thank you.

We would like you to supervise our game.

- Supervise a game? -Yes.

Please wait a moment.

This is it.

I decline.

I get these offers every now and then, like "Where are they now?"

It's not like that.

It's difficult to ask someone who is popular now.

If it's someone like me, you figured I'm not so busy.

No, it's not like that.

I came here because I really wanted to ask you.

Why?

I really liked your dramas.

Especially, "The Story I Don't Know."

The climax of that story was great. That part where

a woman ran to the guy she loved, leaving a man she was having an affair with. That part was so good...

I copied that from Billy Wilder's "The Apartment."

Oh, really...

No one noticed.

Not sure if I should be happy or sad.

What exactly do you want me to supervise?

Well,

we would like you to advise us on

lines and development that the 40's generation could relate to.

If you could please go over this material,

we would be grateful.Target 'around 40's generationNew Romance Application Proposal

to make their hearts flutter...

What's with this?

Aren't you too old for that?

I don't think so.

Women of our generation are saying, at girls' get togethers, that we want someone to make our hearts flutter.

- A girls' get together? - Yes.

We don't call a 40 year old women, "girls."

Is there an age limit to be "girls"?

The word "girls" is written using kanji characters for "female" and "child."

So, at most, until about 25.

Then, what about "ara-for"? (abbreviation for around 40 years old)

You shouldn't be using such word so easily.

What?

Using words like that might make you feel a bit younger,

but you should just say 'around 40 years old.'

Wait.

Well, I fully understand what you're saying.

Anyway, there are many fans of yours in our generation.

Just once, if you could turn a page...

What is it?

It is you.

What?

I am allergic to cats.

You are too close. Stay away from me.

I am so sorry.

I'm bored with romantic stories.

You can say that romance is like an illness caused by imbalance of substances

such as dopamine, serotonin and norepinephrine in the brain.

Well, scientifically, that may be right, but...

The capitalism system pushes these brain substances to sell more products and services.

If you look at it that way, romance or marriage is just a program within the capitalist economy.

The drama I did, and your romance application are just means to squeeze money.

You've gone too far, saying that.

Well, I'm done with it.

For me, it is totally over.

And?

What are you doing now?

I am writing a mystery

that took place in the early post war period.

An American officer and a Japanese detective become partners.

It sounds really interesting... something we've never seen before.

When people age, they change. That's normal.

But women these days refuse to age.

They are not refusing.

Women your age are supposed to be mature.

Don't keep saying "girls" or "fluttering heart" and accept the change.

If you just become "oba-san" (an old lady), don't you think you will be happy in the end?

You say all these things but why do you make such assumptions?

I'm just trying to be objective.

If you are objective,

even if you just thought you were touched in the train...

What do you mean?

This has nothing to do with me, so good luck.

What do you mean "good luck"?

You call that an objective, mature attitude?

You are an quibbler with "puberty" behavior, aren't you?

"Puberty" behavior?

Yes.

How are you using the word "puberty"?

"Puberty" means...

I will look it up on the Internet, so don't worry.

I will be going for now.

Yes.

Excuse me.

Instead of a knife,

maybe I should use a blunt weapon.

I shouldn't have said that last word.

That thing about Nakahara-san, it's pathetic.

That's harsh. So what did he tell her?

Just say it.

That a 40 year old is not a girl.

That is so true.

What else?

"Just accept the reality and become oba-san (old lady)."

Wow, Takayama Fumio says good things.

You guys don't like Nakahara-san?

No, that's not it. She is a nice person.

Then why?

How should I say this?

She works really hard,

and I respect her. But if you ask me if I want to be like her, I'm not sure about that.

That's right. I hope I'd be married by the time I get to that age.

- Instead of trying to stay "a girl," I'd rather be a happy "oba-san"-That is right.

Try drinking a good liquor like this, if you could, with your own money, you youngster.

- What? Did something happen at work? - No.

Were you bullied by your younger staff?

It's not really like that, but...

It's so rare to see you lose confidence.

And that thing I did during the day...

What? With whom?

What's with you? Why do you think like that when you are drunk?

I had an argument at work. At work.

Oh.

But your fighting spirit is a reason why you came this far...

So I think it's okay.

Well, I guess.

Wow, this fish is so good.

You're right. This is good.

Here is your steak and Iberico pork croquette.

Yay, meat!

How can you get so excited?

I don't get to eat like this often.

Are you still pretending to have small appetite in front of Shinji-kun?

I'm not trying to be like that but...

You have 'young girl' inside you.

I like that "young girl."

Subaru-kun, you are becoming more and more dependable.

No way, he's just physically big, but he is still a kid.

Aki-san and Moeko-san, can you please introduce a man to mom?

You are okay with your mom having a boyfriend?

Yes. I think mom should have some romance...

Okay, that's enough. Go do some work.

Have fun.

He is such a sensible son.

That's right. He so cute. Is he in college?

Yeah. He said he will earn his college tuition cost.

It's so nice when one (of my children) becomes independent.

Maybe I should at least make a child now.

What are you saying? You say that so casually but

it's really difficult to raise three kids on your own.

I know. Midori mom, you are awesome.

- Yeah, you are awesome. - Please say more.

But, since my son approved... maybe I should have romance.

- Oh. - Me too.

Welcome.

Aki, you are fine. You already have one.

It's an advantage to be able to support a guy.

Yeah... although I don't think I am supporting him.

Let's just say you are.

But, when you got a cat, I thought you finally gave up on getting married.

Yeah, Chikuwa is a lucky charm.

Maybe I should get a cat.

But what are you going to do if Shinji-kun would never succeed?

I'll think about it then.

- You should really think about it. - That's right.

If an unsuccessful band man eventually becomes a middle aged and gains weight,

he would drink liquor every day and go play pachinko.

Can you live with someone like that for the rest of your life?

Why do you say things like that when you are drunk?

- That hurts. - He'll be fine.

Why have your relationships with men always been... like that?

- What? - That's right.

Well, it's fine, as long as you are happy. Everyone is different.

Wait a minute. I want to know what you meant by "that."

It's okay, it's okay. Let's just eat meat.

I will eat meat. But I'm wondering what "that" is.

When you sleep, how do you sleep?

What? Well...

I put a blanket between my thighs.

Oh, between your thighs.

- I sleep facing down. - That is not good.

- Why not? - If you sleep facing down,

apparently, your breast widens.

Seriously?

- No way. - Let me see.

The chef is looking us. Ah.

What do you mean by "ah"?

- Safe. - Oh good. He said he didn't see it.

I'm embarrassed.

Not sure if I should follow the guy here...

But if I show that I'm indecisive,

I don't want him to think, "your feelings for me is only this much?"

That's not something to worry about.

What are you mumbling?

Hum?

The romance application from work...

I was giving it a try.

What's this?

I rented it. Since I haven't seen it in a while.The Story I Don't Know

Is this an old drama?

It was really popular.

Popular...

Hum?

Well...

That might be a word irrelevant to me forever.

What's wrong?

Nothing.

Did someone say something at work?

It's not that.

Shinji,

you will be okay.

You should work hard with confidence.

Thank you.

Aki, you are good at cheering me up.

That's because, I have lived just a little bit

longer than you.

Just a little bit.

Don't do this.

It's my manager.

Yes. Yes.

Shinji?

Our making major debut...

it was decided.

Really?

That's great.

I told you it would work out.

Thank you. Aki, thank you.

I didn't do anything.

If I didn't have Aki, I wouldn't have made it this far. Seriously.

I really appreciate it.

Aki, I am going to make you happy.

Shinji.

Congratulations.

Thank you.

Freelance creators? Give me a break.

They were just part-time manga artists for fan magazines

and a whole bunch of geeks.

Well, it's sort of like at this age, we are not privileged to see a good piece of property. (not able to meet good men)

Here, here, here, here...

look at this manhole. It is star-shaped.

Isn't it so rare? Too funny.

I can't see it.

That guy that I was sort of seeing...

he really was a manhole geek.

Why is it that ones that come near me are these kinds?

It's okay. Let's bet on the next one, right?

When does the next one come?

When?

Be quiet.

- Hey.- Hurry up and take your bath.

Are you okay?

You're here, a woman with a fulfilling life!

Hey, you are so drunk.

Ah, Aki?

Hey, what is going on?

- She said it was a total defeat.- Ah.

I have to get the kids bento ready so, can you take over?

Okay, okay. See you.

Okay, let's stop by somewhere and

calm down?

Isn't Shinji-kun waiting for you at home?

Today, he's pulling an all nighter at the studio.

Oh. Then we're drinking!

Before that, is your mom okay? Isn't she worried?

What is it all of sudden? What's wrong?

Hey, hey, hey.

Here. Let's go there.

I found a new bar over there. Do you want to go there?

- I want to go to this one. -Why? Wait a minute... Be careful.

You can't even walk straight.

This looks nice.

Can you be careful. Promise me one thing.

We are going home after having one drink here.

Got it?

No, he's here.

Let's go to a different place.

- It's fine here. - Wait a minute.

- Here you go. - Thank you.

So... this is...

What should we get?

Hi.

"Of all the gin joints in all the towns in all the world, she walks into mine."

Is that a line from some movie?

Humphrey Bogart from Casa Blanca.

Oh really.

Is this an adults' all girls get together?

Yes, this is ADULTS' girls get together.

I'm sorry I couldn't meet your expectations the other day.

It's quite all right. I haven't given up yet.

Who is it?

The scenario writer who wrote "The Story That I Don't Know", Takayama-san.

That "The Story That I Don't Know"?

Wasn't the rating for the last episode so high?

An ordinary person shouldn't be talking about ratings.

What? Are you guys on awkward terms?

Why don't you order?

If this place goes out of business, I won't have a place to work.

Please contribute to the revenue.

The red bean paste on toast here is really good.

Ah, yes...

I'll order something.

- I'll order Ajillo. - Okay.

- 2 gin and tonic and...

Yes.

You are still working?

Yup.

Is it okay for us to be having an all girls' get together next to you?

In the past, I would be listening in on women's honest discussions but...

I wonder if a 40-something women's talk could be used as reference.

Yes, if I'm working on a piece that has 40-something women.

You don't write any romance pieces now?

Takayama-san is negative towards romance and marriage.

It's not that I'm negative.

I'm sick of all those cookie-cutter romance and marriage that have been poisoned by commercialism.

Then, if you had someone you really loved, would you get married?

Normally, you do.

Then, what are the conditions you look for in your partner?

Let me see...

A woman that won't ask so many questions as if she's conducting an interrogation.

I'm going for a walk.

See you.

What do you mean a walk? Is this his house?

Hey, what is going on?

- What do you mean, "what is going on"? -Since when have you known that guy?

What are you talking about? It's work-related.

When we asked him to supervise our game, he declined.

So, that's why you guys are awkward to each other?

Rather than awkward, it's more like hostile.

Don't be hostile.

Why not?

You know, he was at one point a very popular scenario writer.

That means... he might have lots of money.

He looks good... and he is single.

What are you trying to say?

Did you even think of introducing me to him?

I didn't. Of course not. Why do you always think like that.

You know, before I thought like that, we were fighting.

If you thought you were going to fight, you should have restrained yourself.

Since you are happy now,

aren't you getting a bit conceited lately?

Can I say something? What you've been saying is nonsense.

You, drunk.

Can you leave first?

Yes.

Oh.

You scared me.

Don't go on a stealth mode... you are the president.

I heard you asked Takayama Fumio to supervise.

I wonder... isn't he someone from the past?

I have my own way of thinking.

But you guys fought, and he declined.

As always, you get information so quickly.

But, if you guys fought, that means there's a possibility.

Eh?

Based on my experience, with those who I fought with at first, it ended up working out in the end.

It's the same as romance. Don't give up, and try again.

That's how you have coaxed people, and you came this far.

Presidents are supposed to praise their staff

and watch them as a mere spectator.

You haven't changed at all since when the company was small.

Hey, look at this.

When I wrote about this project on my blog,

our users sent me all these comments. I'm really looking forward to it! Good luck!

Thank you. Can't Wait. Thank you very much.

Looking forward to an application that will energize those in their 40's

As usual, your picture is so pretentious.

I know.

Then you should look more handsome.

- Change the picture then.- No way.

I am so sorry for all the rudeness.

Forget about it.

Are you going to stay like that?

Yes. Until you read this material.

Where is this energy coming from?

I don't want to compromise on business.

What is it that you want to do?

Eh?

You want to succeed in your work that badly?

Yes.

There are many users that are waiting for this project. For those people...

I want to make it worth their expectation.

I see.

You've heard of a phrase, "men will betray but the work never will."

But that is a lie.

Work also betrays.

Have you been betrayed by work?

We're not close enough to talk about such things yet.

I guess so.

But in life,

I wonder if there is any certain thing that you don't have to worry about getting betrayed.

There is.

Somewhere.

Where?

We're not close enough to talk about such things yet.

I see.

It exists somewhere...

Ah.

Do you want to go on a date?

Eh?

I wrote a line like that often.

Sort of like, some coincidences trigger a romance.

Can you stop joking like that?

What do you mean, ha ha ha.

- We're coming in. - Come in.

Thank you.

Chikuwa~!

-This ugly face.- [I think I dislike this woman...]

Where is Shinji-kun?

He said he has a meeting and a business reception.

It's getting real, isn't it?

Right?

[Slight exposure to give someone a peek]

It recommends showing your cleavage just a little.

Just a little, right?

- No, not that.- It's not good?

- Then Momo-tan, you do it. -What? Me?

What is that? You look cold.

- What do you mean? -Are you cold?

-"Oh, I'm cold." -Then Aki, you do it.

it's like, "I'm cold." Are you okay?

Let's move on. What's next?

When irritated, bite your lips.[2.Bite your lips in a sexy way.]

- Men will really like you. - No way.

When we're irritated, right?

Yeah, be irritated, and then bite.

She looks like she's waiting to use a toilet.

Definitely a toilet. Right?

You should put your hand in your hair and do like this...

That's good, Aki-chan.

Yeah, yeah.

[From Mother: What time are you coming home?]

- I want to eat some salad.-Really?

I want to order some food.

I just remembered.

What's wrong?

My mom went through my phone without asking.

Can you believe it?

She's so worried about you.

Just because she's worried, there are things you should and shouldn't do.

Of course, I want us to get along.

After Dad passed away, we're alone now.

But...

You're still holding a grudge?

Of course.

When I was in my 20's, when I introduced her to my boyfriends,

she complained about their education or background.

And she said she'll never support me if I had a shotgun wedding.

But now, she says it's okay to reverse the order.(get pregnant first)

I can't forgive her.

Well, I suppose...

Hey, how are you doing with your parents?

I haven't seen them lately.

- I see. - I do want to do something for them though.

- Aki, - um?

You better get happy with Shinji-kun.

What's going on all of a sudden?

You have to get happy for me, too.

That is kind of a pressure.

That gives me the greatest pressure.

Well, well... Happiness is contagious.

That's right. So you better

infect us with it, okay? Do you get it?

Okay, I will become happy.

This woman, I want to hit her!

I got it. Let's drink.

Let's drink.

We're getting drunk today.

Cheers.

? Someone is calling. I hear someone calling my name?

? Is it okay to keep my hopes up??

[Tonight's business dinner is canceled.]

[I'll make dinner at home.]

? I try not to think about it to go to sleep?

[The usual grocery store had perilla leaves.]

[I'll make you tasty dumplings.]

? But I love my life ?

? I promise you I will get up again and again?

? That is such a beautiful thing?

? I have to keep going with my chins up without fear?

? This is just a warm up...?

This is so exciting.

Don't worry.

She said she'd come home late becaue of business dinner.

-Hey. -What?

I love you, as always.

What's that?

Too tacky?

Aki, Aki.

Would you listen?

It's a misunderstanding. She's just our staff.

We were just having a meeting.

Why did you come home early? So annoying.

Aren't we both adults?

I love you, as always.

Aki, thank you.

I will make you happy.

If I didn't have you, I don't think I could've come this far. Seriously.

I really appreciate it.

Did you read Aki's message?

I did.

What does it mean that Shinji-kun was with a woman?

Oh.

Aki.

Shinji.

I wanted to talk.

I...

was having an affair.

I've been seeing Mari.

My mom

really likes her.

She met your mom.

It just sort of happened.

And,

she said, "she seems like a nice person."

So,

I told her about you too.

Then, mom said,

it's better to marry Mari.

She said it's better to be with someone younger.

I know I'm being selfish.

But, I've been giving my mom so much hardship.

I want her to feel relieved.

And I think, if I stay like this,

you will spoil me and fail.

With Mari, we're equal.

Aki,

I think you can be on your own.

I wrote such lines so many times.

Be quiet.

Sorry.

Aki,

you understand, right?

? You give water to things you don't even know about ?

? Thank you very much. But I don't have anything?

? I can repay you ?

I... tried so hard.? You and your precious things ?

? that are around you ?

Do I have to try harder

to be happy?? I am going to turn my tears ?

? into a heart-warming flower bouquet ?

Sorry you had to hear that.

What happened with Shinji-kun?

Didn't work out.

Sorry I made you worry.

You are allowed to cry today.

We'll lend you our shoulders.

? Even for strangers on a street ?

? You were kind to show them a way?

? Thank you very much. I will stop hesitating?

? I will start walking ?

? I and my pain and suffering ?

I'll treat you one drink.

? that are around me?

? If you forgive me ?

? to have tears in my eyes, ?

? Please make a bouquet out of them?

? You and your things?

? that are precious ?

? around you?

? I will think of all of them?

? Please make a bouquet out of my tears ?

- Good morning. -Good morning.

Shall we start the meeting?

I have a new idea.

You seem really energized.

I am always energetic.

Nakahara-san, you have a visitor in the lobby.

Eh? Okay.

What?

- Hello. -Hello.

Sorry about the other day.

No, no.

What's wrong?

I'm thinking about working on the project with you.

why?

I wonder...

You sympathize with me since you saw me getting dumped?

A woman can get sympathy for getting dumped by a guy... up to about 30 years old.

The damage she will get...

it will be much greater when she is older than 30.

I see.

So?

You said, there should be a certain thing in life

that we don't have to worry about getting betrayed.

Can a 40 year old woman, with her heart torn up from being dumped by a guy,

come out of this pit and find such a thing?

I sort of wanted to see that.

You have a bad taste, don't you?

In the movie "Casino", DeNero said this.

"There are only three ways."

"The right way, the wrong way, and my way."

So this is your way.

In a drama, around here, it would say "to be continued".[To be Continued]

Isn't that a bit lame?

Let's go.

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Sorry.

Girls be Ambitious!

~Preview~ In the next Lady Girls is about their new encounters.

They say the best medicine for a heart break is new love.

I invited Nakahara-san to a meal.

I'm sure you have scars in your heart and memories that you can't overcome as you have lived this long.