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She said, "It's better to marry someone younger."

I think you can live by yourself.

How does a 40-year-old woman, whose heart is in pieces from being dumped by a man,

claw out of her misery and find it? I want to see that.

? I can hear the whisper ?

? To strangers ?

- There you are! - Oh, Sayaka! You came.

? You were kind to give water ?

? Thank you ?

? But I don't have anything to give back ?

? You and your precious things ?

? around you ?

Oh.

[ How was it?]

[ He has a wife and a child, it seems. ]

[ They looked happy. ]

[ What's with that? I don't get it. ]

[ Then, why did he ask you out? ]

[ I guess he asked me just as a friend. ]

[ I am glad you learned that before you got involved with him. ]

I am going to write a picture journal when I get home.

We had fun, right?

Oh, I am going to give this to dad.

Really? He will be happy.

Huh?

You came?

Why are you eating alone?

Michiko, Sayaka, say hello.

I'll leave first. Excuse me.

This is my sister. And this girl is my niece.

- Hello. - Hello.

Your sister and your niece?

Yes. Her husband works in Osaka, living by himself.

So, while he is there, I am her father figure.

Oh, I see.

Hello. You're cute.

You are cute too.

You're such a good girl.

Ikeda Yu. He's a nice man, isn't he?

- Yeah, kind of. - He is single and doesn't seem to be a womanizer.[ I don't like him. ]

He is otaku, but he is an indoor-type.

He is happy if he has books and movies.

At this stage, otaku is alright.

- Even if he is a manhole cover otaku, for example? - What's that?

He is into movies and books. He's decent.

He might be watching gory films.

That's fine. Aki likes horror films.

You keep dissing on him.

I am not convinced about him yet.

What do you mean?

How come this nice person is not married, in his 40s?

He is good looking, too. Something is fishy. Right, Chikura?

Now that you mention it, you are right.

No, it is not like that. As I said before,

he is happy if he has books and movies.

So, he just happened to miss opportunities to get married.

Come on. That's simply your hopeful speculation. It's too good to be true.

So, you think there is a catch?

- Yeah. - What kind of catch?

There are many possibilities.

For example, he actually has a debt?

Or for example, a man who commits domestic violence?

- That's possible. Or, maybe he got divorced twice? - No chance.

Oh, maybe he has a mother complex.

He might be a gambling addict. Oh, the debt I mentioned earlier is from the gambling --

Wait, wait. You are just talking about your own experiences, right?

- Yeah, I might have experienced every case. - See?

- Just because you caught weird guys, it doesn't mean she will. RIght? - Right?

I am saying these for Aki.

You are like,"Finally I met a good one." Then, something would happen that would make you wonder, "Oh?"

You would go through this stage, like "What? No way. That's not it."

After all, you will say " Ah, I knew it." And you will hit rock bottom.

So, you are talking about yourself.

Oh, my.

It's gonna be alright. Hang in there.

The fact that I keep repeating the same experience

means that many women in the world keep repeating the same experiences.

Yeah, right.

Oh, it's ready.

Let's eat.

It's hot!

Sorry, it has wasabi in it. (wasabi: Japanese horseradish)

Men are like dumplings with wasabi in them.

Those who are good-looking tend to have secrets or another side to them.

Until you actually eat them, you will never know.

Those guys you can tell they are useless by looking at them, they are much nicer.

It seems we are talking, assuming Ikeda-san is a bad person.

What do you think about that?

This time, I will give a careful thought.

By the way, how about you, Moeko? With the president of Aki's company?

We are having an adult relationship.

Too bad, it's time for me to go on a date. I'm sorry.

At this hour?

We are adults, you know. Bye.

-Huh? - See you later.

- What's with her? - She is going to have a 'night fever.'

- It's going to start soon. - I envy her.

So Midori, what about you?

Any sign of romance?

Huh?

There is none. All I can manage is to take care of my kids.

Oh, it's this late. I have to prepare for kids' bento for tomorrow. I am leaving after I eat this.

Okay.

Hello.

Sorry. I am still at work. Will take a little longer.

-Wow. - Congratulations.

Thank you.

The background sound doesn't sound like you are at work.

This is work as well.

It is an important job to research on consumption trends.

That is a convenient thing to say to make everything okay.

Good guess. You sure are a mature woman.

Are any of the women there more attractive than me?

- No. - It took time to answer.

I will be there soon.

I am waiting for you.

Yeah. See you then.

See you.

Adult relationship...

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[ This movie is very good. ]

What's this?

Wow.

[ Are you free next Sunday? ]

[ Yes, I am. ]

[ She likes the guy more than me lately. ]

Sensei. Thank you for coming.

Excuse me.

Thank you very much for taking care of my younger brother.

Please have tea.

Thank you.

You are so prim.

My kids don't have a father.

So that people wouldn't say "Her kids don't behave,"

I have been raising them very hard.

- That's admirable of you. - Not at all.

We have been cooperating with each other as a family. That's all.

Is that so.

- Nii-chan (old bro). What's next? - Next?

Wait.

Hurry.

This is...

Oh, no!

[ Scenario for Teacher Visitation ]

That is, well...

You didn't have to do this.

Teachers visit homes to see students' home life as it is.

I know it very well...

But, these words are sincere, right?

So that people wouldn't say" Her kids don't behave,"

I have been raising them very hard.

That is... yes.

I understand your home is nice.

Mom, are we done?

- We're done. - My shoulders are stiff.

My legs are numb.

Me, too, actually.

Eh? Sensei?

- You are wimpy as always, Sawadacchi (a nick name for Sawada sensei). - Hey!

Your teacher is so handsome.

Shut up.

What you choose makes the degree of your enjoyment fluctuate, making you have a happy ending or a bad ending.

That is the summary of the story this time.

Looking at this, I thought the story is lacking an element of 'secret.'

- Secret? - You think so?

The story continues as the two have information mutually open.

Well, you might be right.

'Secret' is a key element in stories, not limited to love stories.

Two people in love share a secret other people don't know...

That sure is an element that intensifies the romance.

- Okay, would you please talk with the writer? - Got it.

There are two kinds of secrets.

One is that two people in love share a secret to other people.

And the other is that the two have secrets to each other.

Excuse me, may I ask you?

Okay. Well, this is not a school, though.

Sorry. In reality as well, secrets intensify romance, right?

Yeah, if the two people share asecret.

- Do you want to share a secret with someone? - Eh?

- No, no. - Let me tell you, if only one of them has a secret, it is no good.

For example, if one of them has a secret, like having an affair,

won't it be exciting, like what's gonna happen?

The story gets exciting, but the person will only suffer.

I see.

Feeling guilty by having a secret you don't want your partner to know... That's bad.

On the other hand, if you don't feel guilty by having a secret, that means you don't love your partner.

You should quit such romance right away.

Then, your policy is not to have secrets?

There are times I end up having secrets regardless.

What do you do in that case?

I will take them to the grave.

At your age, you must have secrets you want to take to the grave. Maybe two, three, six, seven,

- nine, ten secrets. - That's too many. I don't have any.

No secrets? That's good. Keep on living your happy-go-lucky life.

You make me like a fool. Right?

I have never had big secrets to my boyfriends in the past.

Me, either.

Maybe he had secrets.

- If I don't know, it is the same as they don't exist. - Yeah, yeah.

If you have an affair, you should make sure he won't notice it.

I envy you. Young people are so simple.

I consider myself generally young. Don't draw a line here.

- Right there. - Nakahara-san looks like

a type who doesn't have secrets.

She is straightforward.

A woman of that type tends to be wicked inside.

Eh? You think so?

Yes.

What's with him? He likes Nakahara-san?

I thought so too.

Interesting. Shall we cheer him on?

In what sense?

In every sense.

How is it going with Ikeda-san?

Why do you know?

Don't know. So how is it?

Well, we still don't...

"Well, we still don't..."

That means it might progress.

For you, how is Ikeda-san as the editor?

Why are you laughing?

On the surface, you are asking about him as the editor.

But actually, you want to ask me how he is as a man.

Well... yeah.

I don't have much information. We only talk about work.

But, Ikeda-san is an ordinary kind of guy, unlike you.

What? He is not ordinary at all.

In what sense?

You were going to date him without realizing it?

But, we just met recently, you know.

We don't know if we will date anyway.

So, how is he not ordinary?

I see. You don't know that yet.

Come on. Please tell me.

What's up with you?

You want to date him, so

why don't you see about it yourself?

If you were talking with a woman, she could have told you " This is what is nice about him" or so... What' the matter?

Where are we going?

This is going to be a 'surprise'.

Looking forward to it.

I see it now.

[ Kawasaki Horse Racing ]

Do you come here often?

Yes, sort of.

I see.

- What is your favorite number? - Seven.

He might be a gambling addict. Oh, the debt I mentioned earlier is from the gambling.

I will have a hamburg steak. How about you?

One hamburg steak and one ham & eggs. And two oolong tea, please.

They started running.

Keep it up.

That's it. That's it.

- That one? - Yes, yes.

Go pass them. Go pass them.

Pass them. Pass them.

We won! We won!

We sure did!

Lady Girls ~Episode 3~

Oh, it was fun!

You feel your brain stimulated when you do something for the first time, right?

That's true. So, you like horse racing?

I do it sometimes for a little amusement, but I've never bet more than 1,000 yen ($10).

Because I'm timid.

Excuse me.

How come this nice person is not married in his 40s?

He is good looking, too. Something is fishy.

Can I ask you something?

Sure.

Why have you been single all this time?

I have dated some people.

But, I was too busy with work.

Well, it's just an excuse.

After all, I can't get involved deeply with another person.

You can't?

I can have good relationships with others superficially.

But getting married is getting involved with someone the deepest in your life, isn't it?

It's like your humanity will be tested.

I think I'm lacking something in that way.

No.

Well, maybe, I'll get married when I find a woman whom I can really get involved with deeply.

Sorry, you didn't know how to react to it, did you?

Oh, no. I'm happy that we can talk about things like this.

It was the first time that I said something like it to someone.

Excuse me.

It was from Sayaka.

She sent me the picture from the other day.

- Wow, she's cute! - Yeah.

- Do you like children? - Yes.

But I don't really want my own child, partly because I have a niece.

When I get married at this age,

it will be hard to make it a condition to have children, considering her age.

It's easy with you because you don't ask much even when I'm drinking with other girls.

It's okay. You must have so much pressure as the president.

I understand you want to blow it off with girls.

Great men have great fondness for the sensual pleasures.

It's not like that with me.

I never thought my company would get this big when I founded it.

I let my life flow with the tide.

When things are good, I just get on the wave. It's like that.

I can't tell if you are telling the truth or not.

Ah! Kurita-san!

It's been a long time!

Has your type changed?

What?

Why are you with such an old lady?

Oh, sorry! I can't sense the atmosphere.

That's what makes you attractive. But, she is not and old lady. She's a grown-up woman.

I hope you will stay unchanged.

You think?

You think you are better than me just because you are young.

But you grow older with the empty head and get burned someday. Then you get dumbstruck,

and you'll realized that you have become an old lady.

But I'll find a nice guy and get married by then. So, it's fine.

I'm sure you'll find someone, who is in the same level as you.

I think so, too.

Bye.

Text me again.

I like it. It wouldn't be this way with a young girl.

Go! Faster! Stay there!

I could get addicted to it. It was so much fun.

Aki.

Shinji.

I need to talk to you. Aki.

I have nothing to talk about.

Aki. Wait.

Let go of me.

Aki!

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What?

[ What! Shinji-kun came to see you? What then? ]

[ Of course, I sent him away. ]

Aki should tell him off harsh!

Do it again.

[You should have hit him. ]

[ What is he thinking? What if he comes again? ]

[ Don't worry. I'm not going to see him ever again. ]

3 beers, mixed nuts, and red bean paste on toast, please.

They have red bean paste on toast?

- It's delicious! - Wow!

He's not here. Good.

- What? - Nothing.

So, how is Shinji-kun?

He hasn't come since then.

If he shows up again, we'll kick him away.

It's okay. But I wonder why he came.

Are you concerned?

No! I'm not. It's nothing.

You hesitated. He dumped you in such a terrible way. Don't you ever forgive him!

Okay. I get it.

- Don't welcome him home. - I won't!

- Oh, no! He's here. Don't tell him what I just said. Okay? - What?

Okay.

Welcome.

Are you having a girls' get together again?

Yes, girls' get together. Are you working?

- No. We are havig a boys' get together. I'll have the usual. - Yes.

- Master, why don't you join me? - Thank you.

You're meeting so often. How do you not run out of things to talk about?

We supply new stories every day.

- That's right. New stories, tonight! - Right.

- Yes! - What?

When I was on a date with President Kurita, a young girl who looked like his ex gave me sarcastic remarks.

- What? - So, I fought her off hard.

Really? Wow! You did it!

How did you do it?

What? Do you want to join us or something?

No, why would I?

- Thank you for waiting. - Oh, thank you!

Alright. Let's drink.

- Cheers. - Cheers.

Oh, it's good!

So, what did she look like?

The teacher's visit for my youngest son is finally over. I was under so much pressure.

- Why do you feel pressured about the teacher's visiting home? - Yeah, right.

That's because, I don't want him to think that having no father is affecting the kids.

Well, yeah. I get it.

And, what about you Aki? Have you found out the secret of Ikeda-san?

I haven't yet, but he took me to a very expensive restaurant the other day.

- That's nice. - He was so interesting, too. Two thumbs up.

Wow, that's great. You two are doing well, then.

Well, sort of. But I don't know what's going to happen.

That's right. It's still at the early stage.

Early stage? What do you mean? What's going to happen next?

I've written so many dramas that a relationship gets ruined after the promising early stage.

There he goes. He's starting to say many sarcastic things from now, so listen carefully.

- What? - This is good.

Women tend to think that knowing men's deals like income and status is the beginning of a romance.

It is shopping, not a romance.

You see?

The true romance is based on fantasy.

If you don't see a fantasy on the man, you can't fall in love.

Falling in love is such a happy thing, isn't it?

Happy? It's actually the beginning of unhappiness.

First of all, the reason for a relationship to fail is because you fall for someone without knowing who he really is.

You can't fall in love without a fantasy, but it doesn't go well without knowing his true-self. It seems like a contradiction.

Yes, it does. That's what a romance is.

But I think there are a lot of couples who are happy after knowing about each other well.

It's up to you to think that way.

That's an irresponsible thing to say for someone who wrote so many romance dramas.

It's not interesting to write about a happy romance in dramas. I have no interest in a happy romance.

You're heartless. And, what do you want us to do?

What? I'm talking with the master now.

Do you want to listen to me talk?

It's not that we want to listen. We just heard you, so reacted for you.

From what you've been saying, it looks like you wanted to rub it in?

It's called "projection" in psychology. You make yourself believe that people are talking about you.

If you think saying something difficult baffles women, you are wrong. Right?

You are changing the subject, psychologically speaking.

What? You don't like to see us having a good romance?

It's not that I like it or not. I'm saying that a romance does not go well.

Do you know the survival rate of baby sea turtles?

Sea turtle?

The survival rate of baby sea turtles is 0.0002%.

It's about the same with romance.

Romance and sea turtles?

Hey, say something!

Hold on a minute. I'm thinking hard right now.

I'm having a peanut.

Oh, it's Ikeda-san!

What? What does he say?

He says, "Do you want to go to an aquarium this Sunday?"

- Wow. - I'm jealous!

- President Kurita is not that kind of type, is he? - Right.

Is it too childish? Hhhm?

Don't act so cute!

You know, beause it's dark in an aquarium, your black eyes look bigger

and men think you are cute.

When you take a picture, use the 45 degrees-angle.

- Is this the camera? - Yeah. This is the camera.

45 degrees, and pull your chin.

Your black eyes look bigger and the chin looks sharp. And your face looks smaller.

- Look, look. Pull your chin. - Like this?

More! Pull more!

Wait, wait.

You don't want wrinkles. Oh, cute!

- It's weird. - What is?

When I came with my friends, I thought the tuna looked delicious.

But today, I don't. I think they are cute and beautiful.

I should be happy to hear that.

Yes?

- Let's take a picture. - This is a date, isn't it?

Yes.

It has been a while since I searched where to go on the internet.

You searched?

Well, yeah. Say, I checked out places for a date beforehand when I was a student.

You went to see the places beforehand by yourself?

Yes. I didn't want anything unplanned to happen.

You are well organized.

I'm just timid.

But now, I think it's better to experience unplanned things together.

Like when we were splashed water during the dolphine show?

Yes, yes!

Thank you for today.

You're welcome. Well.

Yes?

I had fun.

Yes.

Then, I'm going to go.

Okay.

Please, take the taxi.

Aki.

I'm sorry.

What?

You were on a date, weren't you?

At a bar,

some delinquents picked a fight with me.

You know,

ever since I left your place,

things have not been going well.

Weren't you living with your girlfriend?

She is so self-centered

I don't feel at ease with her at all.

My work is not going well, either.

I... don't know what to do.

Shinji...

Would you let me stay here?

What are you saying?

Hey, please, Aki.

After all,

it has to be you, Aki.

It has to be you...

Aki...

It has to be you...

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Mari...

Hey, there is an old lady over there watching us, with half of her face sticking out.

Creepy, right?

She's welcome to watch us, but why does she have to hide and peek?

Oh, no. What shall I do?

Excuse me. You are Ryo-kun's mom, right?

N-No...Y-Yes.

Oh, Sawada sensei. Hello.

You were watching us, right?

Oh, well. I thought I saw someone looking like you, so I looked.

But then, I thought he was not, but

it was really you.

I used to have a dream to become a professional dancer.

Really? But, why did you decide to become a teacher?

My parents told me to take a teacher-training course at least.

I took the course, just to make my parents happy.

Then, I found myself being a teacher.

In other words, I was not confident to pursue a dance career.

But being a teacher is not easy.

I am sorry, I am whining in front of my student's mom.

You've been raising three kids all by yourself,

so I must sound really spoiled, right?

Not at all...

Did you know?

We have a full moon tonight.

I am going back then.

Umm...

- Hello. - Good evening.

I am sorry I called you up so suddently.

No worries. Something happened?

- Shinji came. - Huh? Again?

Not only that, Ikeda-san saw me meeting Shinji.

- Didn't I tell you? - Right.

So, you sent him away, right?

- Not yet. - Huh?

Well, he is in a miserable state right now.

He is so vulnerable, so someone needs to stay by his side.

So, you are thinking about getting back together with him again?

I am not sure myself.

He said "Mari" in his sleep.

What? What in the world?

He was just sleep talking.

That's bad. It's instinctive.

Well, but...

Gosh!

Hah? What's this?

What's that?

It was just a couple of minutes ago when it was uploaded.

So he keeps seeing this woman.

Hey, what's this?

Huh? What?

You are so dumb.

I am dumb. Really dumb.

Stay over at my place tonight.

If you go home, your relationship with him will linger.

Don't be lost to emotion or stay passive.

You should distance yourself from him and

have a clean break up.

You are right.

Well, I am telling you what to do,

but I am just like you.

- Master, give me tequila. - Me, too.

Sure.

- So, how's it going, Moeko? - Hmm.

Did something happen with President?

Nothing. Although I went to his house.

I haven't come visit your house since that night.

Right. Say, I am going to make you a bisque tonight.

I learned a new recipe.

That's nice.

Here is a delivery of flowers.

Thank you very much.

Yamashita Yukari-sama, right?

- Eh? - Eh?

[ Dear Yukari ]

There was a mistake in ordering?

Wait a minute. That was supposed to be for another woman?

He ordered it for a wrong date.

In other words, he was planning to meet another woman.

Right. On top of that, they were pink flowers I said would suit young women.

That's awful.

I knew he was like that, so that's fine.

Hey, is that what you call an adult romance?

I don't know any more.

Hey, would you stop eavesdropping?

If you don't want me to hear you, you should talk outside.

You are to be responsible if your conversation is overheard by someone in public.

Really? Okay, sorry.

- Master, give me the usual. - Yes.

Let's talk more at my home since you are staying over.

Yeah, let's do that. Let's go.

- It's on me tonight. - Thanks.

Master.

Thank you.

Here you go. I made yubeshi. (yuzu -flavored steamed dumpling)

Try it.

Oh, thank you.

So, what were they talking about?

You were not listening?

Why did she have to have tequila and stay over at her friends house?

It's so rare to hear you ask something like that.

Nakahara-san!

Good morning. Let me carry it.

Good morning. I'm fine.

No, no. I will carry it.

You are blocking my view.

- Oh, thank you. Sorry. - Okay.

Ogiwara-san, right?

- It's Hagiwara-san. - Hagiwara...

Oh, Good morning.

Good morning.

I am Osaki Moeko's friend.

Ah, she told me.

- Since high school, right? - Yes.

It's lasting for a long time.

- So, she is my precious friend. - I bet.

I don't want my friend get hurt.

Would you go ahead?

Certainly. You have an appointment in five minutes.

Okay.

What you said kind of bothers me.

You are saying I will hurt Moeko-san?

Because last time...

That was my mistake, and I feel bad.

If you are going to seriously date Moeko,

would you stop doing that kind of stuff with other women?

That's none of your business.

Why?

You know my character.

I want to date her without having any secrets.

Rather, you should worry about yourself.

Me?

You stayed over at Moeko-san's house, didn't you?

I smell the same shampoo.

You have a reason why you can't go home, correct?

Good evening.

Hello.

May I have white wine in a glass?

Certainly.

I knew you would come here.

I have been waiting for you in the front.

Give me a beer.

Certainly.

Go home.

I will, with you.

Don't be so stubborn.

What I did was wrong, I know.

But, let's forget about it.

That's a line for the one that was let down.

Well, could it be

that you are attracted to that guy from last time?

What does he do?

Office worker.

Salaried man, huh.

So boring.

That's not true.

Aki.

I know you are over 40 years old and desperate, but don't feel rush.

Are you gonna be okay with compromising like that?

I...

I...

"I wanna hear you say that you don't love me. "

"Because if you say that, then I won't call you, and I won't be in your life..."

They are lines from a movie "Good Will Hunting."

Shut up.

Don't butt in.

We are starting over. Let's go, Aki.

- Come. - Let go. Let go of me.

I am taking a walk.

Okay.

Why don't you come with me?

Eh?

Why?

What are you up to?

Scared?

Then, that's fine.

Wait. Hey!

He said he would move out of your place.

What did you say to him?

I don't know.

I don't know...?

You want to know?

Well, yeah...

Actually...

It's a secret.

Please tell me.

I won't.

It is more fun if you have mystery in your life.

Anyway, don't you have something you have to do?

Eh?

?Being showered in the morning light, ?

? who is snuggling up to me??

Here it comes.?I hear the sorrow of yesterday ?

? whispering ?

? You gave water ?

? to someone you didn't know?

?Thank you! But I don't have anything ?

Thank you for coming.? to give back?

It's okay.

Well...

Yes?

You saw it the other day, right?

He is my ex-boyfriend.

I broke up with him, but he came back...

- Is that so. - But, he got out of my place yesterday.

It is a fact that I let him in, though.

So, there is nothing going on with him now?

Right.

That's good.

Eh?

That is good.?You and your precious things ?

Yes.? around you?

Here you go.?I will think of all those thing?

Last night, what did you say to him??By making a heart-warming flower bouquet with tears in my eyes?

?By making a heart-warming flower bouquet ?

I forgot.

? with my overflowing feelings for you?

Nakahara-san.

Yes.

Would you go out with me...

... wIth marriage in view?

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Were you proposed?

I love you the most.

Why don't you have one drink with me?

I wanted to see you badly.

I asked out Nakahara-san with marriage in view.

When someone cheers me on, I feel encouraged.

I want you to teach me how to grab a chance.

I won't ask you to date me exclusively, but make me the number one at least.

Ouch, ouch.

Regardless of the age, men are amateurs in terms of romance.

Men and women are enemies to each other.

Things are going to be stormy from now on.

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