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You are a strong person who can live on alone.

I'm sorry.

- Stop it! - It's alright. - Hey, stop it!!

Women are women regardless of age.

I don't think I can marry you.

You can't ignore what your mom tells you, right?

That's my life.

I want to help a person I like.

Don't worry about me.

Why don't you have a boyfriend?

We are in trouble.

What's this?

Would you take time off from work for a while?

What? "I came to the hot springs by myself"?

With her personality, you will never know what she'd do if she is cornered.

A strong person like her breaks when she's bent.

Should I say she lacks suppleness?

Oh, well.

She is a trouble maker.

? I hear the sorrow ?

? You gave water to ?

? someone you didn't know ?

? Thank you! But I don't have ?

? anything to give back ?

? You and ?

? your precious things around you ?

? I will think of ?

? all those thing by making a heart-warming flower bouquet ?

? with tears in my eyes ?

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What's this?

- You are back. - Yes, I am.

- Here's a souvenir for you. - Thanks.

Thanks.

- Sorry for making you worried. - You sure did. [ This is delish! ]

A cliff, a suspension bridge, a pair of Japanese sandals and

coal briquettes. Of course, I would worry about you. (They are all related with committing a suicide )

I wanted to express the beautiful view and the atmosphere of the retro-style Japanese inn.

After you sent me those, I couldn't get through to you anymore.

I was really concerned about you.

I really am sorry. I was so sleepy since I was drunk.

So how was it?

What about it?

What do you mean by that? I am talking about Takayama-san.

Takayama-san?

Didn't you meet him?

What are you talking about?

Yesterday, I saw your message and got alarmed.

Takayama-san was beside me, and he went to get you.

No way. Are we talking about the same Takayama?

He seemed very concerned.

Gives me chills. No way that would happen.

Seriously? He did leave the restaurant though.

Well, as long as you are safe, it's okay.

Ah, sorry. I've gotta go. Talk to you later.

Okay. See you.

No... way...

Right?

[ No way ]

Your mother and I. Which one do you care more?

Welco...

Ah, it's you.

- Hello. - What do you mean, hello?

What? You are in a bad mood. Anything happened?

Nope. None of your business.

I would like to know everything about you, Moeko-san.

Sorry, I am working right now.

Excuse me.

Welcome.

Can you make me a bouquet of carnations?

Of course. What color would you like?

Well, something bright and refreshing.

- Alright. What about pink? - Sounds good.

I know it is very sudden, but you are going to be transferred to Accounting Dpt. Starting next week.

Wait a minute. What is this?

We are still investigating in regards to power harassment.

This photographer has caused problems before.

It is a problem for the company to have you take days off like this.

That is why you are transferring me?

For now, it might be good for you to work in another department.

For now? That means you are going to send me back?

Unfortunately, I can't promise that.

Excuse me.

Hayashi-san from Prime Online will be here soon, President.

Alright.

What you need to do right now is do your best in the new department.

I'll get going.

Hello!

Welcome.

- Hello. - Hi.

Well... I heard... you rushed over to the hot springs to find me yesterday.

What are you talking about?

I guess you are misunderstanding something.

I thought so.

Anyway, why do I have to rush over to you?

I'm not your pet dog.

Why you need to say it like that! That is what I am asking.

Ah, yes that's right. Because that kind of thing happened,

it caused you to have a misunderstanding?

Misunderstanding? Misunderstanding...

No way. I am not like...

Ah, that's good. I was wondering if you took it seriously.

No way. I am a very mature adult. Those things happened to me once or twice or more...

Things like that can happen. Don't worry about it.

I totally forgot about it.

Glad to hear that.

Ah, that's right. Here you go.

- This is for you. - What is this?

It is a souvenir. I was assigned a new position and won't be working with you anymore. [ Hot Spring Buns ]

I wanted to let you know that as well.

Ah okay. Hot Spring Buns... It's so predictable.

If anything, I would have liked fish cakes better.

Sorry for being predictable.

Oh no.

What are you doing?

Towel, please. Towel!

I am sorry about that.

Oh, no, no.

You don't have to hide that.

I don't want anybody to read my story until it is finished.

If you say so, that makes me want to see it.

Don't come near. A clumsy person like you come near,

some bugs might appear on my PC.

Sorry about being clumsy.

He is doing good recently.

I see.

How can you do that?

- Welcome. - Hello.

I am sorry. I will come back later.

Ah, wait a second.

Well, I am fine with what happened, so

please be normal around me.

- Thank you very much. - Don't worry.

I didn't know how to act around you.

From now on, let's be friends.

Okay.

Friends...

- Hey! - Hey.

- Hi. Where is Midori? - She is busy taking care of her family, so she can't come.

- Oh, really? - This is for you.

Thanks!

Let's eat!

Looks delicious.

[ Yummy! ]

So good.

So true.

This is so good.

Are you alright now, Aki?

Well, I had a whole day off today. It had been awhile, so

I cleaned, did laundry and gave Chikuwa a bath. Very refreshing.

[ I don't want to take a bath anymore ]

Who thought Ikeda-san would dump you?

He was a nice person.

Why nothing works for us?

I wonder.

We care how we dress and pay attention to skin and beauty.

I think we are doing a very fine job here.

At our age, working on outside is not good enough, I guess.

That means, nothing will work anymore?

Well... I knew it, but

being a single forever is getting very realistic.

Well, I have you, Chikuwa, so I am not alone.

[ That is right ] Don't tell me that since you've got dumped, you are being desperate.

It is not like that, but think about it. At our age,

there won't be many opportunities to meet guys and have romance anymore.

That is true, but.

- I don't like it. - What is it?

I want to get married.

Well, did you know that

getting married uses tons of energy?

There is not only love in life. There should be more things to enjoy as you live on.

Does that mean, you are giving up on trying and staying beautiful?

Well that is... I am not doing it for men.

Then what are you doing it for?

That is...

for me to...

love myself.

- Stinks! That totally stinks! - It sure stank, huh?

Sorry, that was my bad.

Ah! Chikuwa. What is that?

[ Yes, it stank ] He is genius.

I've talked to her parents

about her pregnancy again.

They told me to leave it to them and not to bother anymore.

- What... - That is only what adults are --

You need to be quiet.

Subaru.

Do you really love her?

Eh?

Do you?

I do love her. I want to take responsibility and raise the child.

Okay.

Take this. (A bank book on his name )

Let's discuss with her parents as much as we can.

It might take time.

I...

got married at age of 20 and

had you.

I experienced tons of hardships.

However, I haven't once regretted about anything.

If she really is the one for you, don't let her go.

Thanks.

So cool.

Ah, yes. Your brother...

He is going to have his 3rd boy.

I see.

Junichi-san. Why don't you start thinking about getting married soon?

Stop playing around and

settle down. Your father also said this.

Is there any reason why you are not getting married?

The business is still growing, so now is not the time yet.

Your father was worried that people might have a negative view of your staying single.

Like your brother, find a nice wife and

make us feel at ease.

Okay.

I need to go back to work. I'll get going.

Welco...

- Hello. - You again.

I will come everyday.

You have too much time, huh? Work properly.

I quit being a rental boyfriend. I am currently working here and there.

That means you are unemployed.

Well, you can say that.

How can you be so optimistic? You should worry about your future or something.

I don't really cling onto anything.

I guess you can say that I don't have any preference.

I guess so. You must be happy.

You are worried, right? About your mother?

You have mentioned this before.

She is tough, you said.

I did?

By any chance, did she say anything bad about him?

Why do I need to talk about this with you?

I don't mind (talking with you).

I do.

Well, I have tons of time everyday.

Don't worry about it. Please don't come see me.

Then...

- Let's go have a drink with me. - Huh?

Just once. Then I won't come here anymore.

Hello?

Hello. This is Sawada.

Is Aoi-kun home already?

Not yet.

I am night patrolling in busy streets now, and

I saw Aoi-kun by the place you've mentioned before.

He was walking, linking arms with an older woman.

Eh?

I followed but lost him.

- Make sure this is the last time, okay? - Okay.

Don't walk too close. Keep at least 1m distance.

Okay.

Too close.

I am sorry.

Hi.

Hello.

Hello.

I was about to leave.?Thanks for the drinks.

- See you. - See you.

That is a tough problem.

When I think about it, what he said was right.

I always listened to my mother. On the other day, she asked for my help, so I rushed home...

But it was nothing serious.

I see. I think your mother thinks that

you are a part of her.

Eh?

Things she couldn't do, she wants you to do them for her.

That is why, after you get married, she doesn't want to let you go.

Rather, it might be that she wants you to have kids and come back to her.

That..she has said that before. How did you know?

Just a hunch.

What matters is what you want to do.

Is it okay to stay like this forever, or do you want to change?

Well, that is true.

First, why don't you start rejecting your mother's requests?

- Rejecting? - Right.

Your mother should know that you are not her property.

You should tell her that you can't meet her requests.

No way. If I could do that, I wouldn't have worried like this.

Is that so? Maybe it is you

who decided like that.

Well, if you can't do that, you will be like that forever.

Ah, do you know this?

Here and you roll this part.

Here, you've got a duck. Quack.

What is that?

I like your smile.

Eh?

I don't want to see you depressed.

Yes, that smile. Quack, quack!

Quack.

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[ Accounting Department ]

Hello. I'm Nakahara Aki. I got transfered here today. Nice to meet you.

I'll work hard.

Lady Girls ~Episode 7~.

- Hey, be careful! - Sorry.

? Someone is calling ? ? I hear the voice calling me ?

? Can I have my hopes up? ? ? I don't want to be betrayed anymore ?

? So good, but I can't eliminate the anxiety ?

? I try not feel it and fall asleep at 3:00 am ?

? It is not anywhere ?

? near perfect ? ? But I like my life as it is ?

Excuse me. Please input these, too.

? I will promise you ? ? I will get back up ?

? again and again ? ? Because it's beautiful ?

? Don't be afraid ? ? Be confident ?

? I'll open the door ?

Nakahara-san. Can you take this to the Sales department?

Yes. I will.

And, can you go to the MC (Mobile Contents) department to get receipts as well?

Okay. I got it.

MC department...

Excuse me.

Nakahara-san!

- Long time no see! - I heard you were back to work... - Yeah. From today, at Accounting.

- I see. - I'm here to collect the receipts.

- I'll get them now. - Okay.

- Here you are. - Thanks.

Thank you for coming over here.

No. How is the app going? Is it going well?

- Oh, yes. For now. - Oh, okay.

Alright then. I'm leaving. Good luck.

I feel sorry for Nakahara-san.

It must be hard to have to learn from the scratch.

It was so awkward earlier.

She should quit and find a new job.

That's right. I don't know why she doesn't.

- If I were her, I would quit. - Ahh...

Sorry. I forgot something.

Oh, well... I left this. It was my desk, so...

If I were younger, I probably would have quit right away and got another job.

But, I feel responsibility and love toward

this job that I have been doing for so long. Of course,

there are so many people who can replace me in a company like this.

But...

I can't give up so easily.

Oh, come on. Don't be gloomy.

Then, good luck. Sorry to have interrupted you.

[Tsubaki Part 3]

I'm leaving.

See you.

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Kaori-san! I'm here!

- Were you waiting for long? - No.

Oh, wait!

I was late, wasn't I?

- No, it's okay. - Yeah?

- Are you hungry? - Yeah, I am.

Me, too.

What do you want to eat?

Hold on a minute.

Wait! Hey!

Mom!

I'm sad... and frustrated...

I never thought you would do something like this.

Oh, no. This is not...

Let's talk. Let's go home and talk.

Come on.

Mom! Kaori-san...

Mom.

Welcome.

Good evening. Oh, I'm hungry.

Can I have recommended pasta here?

Sorry. We're out of pasta today.

Hey! Why didn't you save some for me?

Sorry.

Oh, yeah. I know it's not the same, but I have coupons for the ramen shop nearby.

Do you want it?

Ramen? I haven't been to a ramen shop lately.

Oh, ramen at Tora! I can't choose between soy sauce or salt flavor.

- Who asked you? - I'm getting hungry.

- Here. - Thank you... Oh?

You're giving me two of them? Are you sure?

- Then, let's go together. - I have to stay here.

- Don't worry. What? - Let's go.

Why? What?

Here you go. You're tying your hair.

Yeah. I'm ready to eat!

Here you are.

Okay. Then...

- Let's dig in! - Let's eat.

It's been a while...

- It's good, isn't it? - Good!

They have good gyoza dumplings, too.

Then, let's order some.

- Master, two Gyoza dumplings. - Okay.

- You're paying. - Oh, no.

You don't come to a place like this, do you?

- Not lately. Do you? - Yes.

All the time.

- By yourself? - Yes. - That's lonely.

It's always packed here because it's good.

I know. It tastes good.

Oh, it's really good.

- How is work? - Hm?

I heard you went to the accounting department.

Yeah. It will take some time to get used to it because I don't have any experience.

How miserable it is to lose both your romance and job.

I haven't lost my job yet.

Are you sure you want to be friends with Ikeda-san?

We have to be, because he dumped me.

I thought it might be awkward for you to come to that cafe, but I was worried for nothing.

You have strong nerves. Or, you are thoughtless.

What? I have thoughts.

I'm thinking how I'm going to live from now on.

Because I'm getting old... and physically weak, too.

You don't think about stuff like that, do you?

- A rose does not bloom beautifully. - Rose?

It's beautiful because it's blooming with its all strength.

What is that, out of the blue?

It's Chaplin's line in Limelight.

There you go.

The important thing is how you live.

Ahh...

You have to have the beauty coming from the inside even when you don't have a makeup on.

It's easy to say, but how?

First, be your natural self and face it.

My natural self...

Your natural face is relatively good, or unbearable to look...

I wonder which one it is.

You are quibbling again.

- Do you want some pepper? - Oh, please.

Okay. Excuse me.

Master. Are the Gyoza dumplings ready yet?

I'm telling you, she's just a sleep friend.

Sleep friend?

We just sleep alongside. That's it.

Sleep alongside?

I don't get it at all.

I hear many people do that these days.

- You stay with her until she falls asleep, right? - Yeah, that's it.

So, even though we go into a love hotel, nothing sexual is going on.

Why would you do something like that?

- That's... because I like her. - What?

But, you just sleep next to her.

It's platonic.

She says we can't be in that kind of relationship yet because I'm still in highschool.

She is a good person.

How can she be good when she drags you into a love hotel?

How old is she? She looked so much older than you.

So what?

It's easier for me to be with an older person.

You like older women, huh?

What do you like about her?

Girls my age only think about themselves.

I have to go along with them. But older women are broad-minded.

I know what you're saying.

But, what would people think when they see you guys?

It doesn't matter!

As long as we love each other. It's about us two, isn't it?

Love?

I think so, too. What can we say?

- As long as they love each other, I support them despite the age difference. - Thank you.

I support them, too.

- It doesn't matter what people think. - Yeah, right.

But, it's not so simple when you are an adult.

Adult? Aoi is still a highschool student.

Ah, Aoi is.

Yeah. Aoi-kun...

- You've grown up, Aoi. - Have I?

You are in love!

Excuse me.

Hello?

This is Sawada.

How has Aoi-kun been doing?

Yes...

I know it's sudden, but...

Can you come out a little bit now?

I'm in your neighborhood.

Well...

- Sorry for calling you at this hour. - It's fine.

I wanted to know how he has been doing.

It seems he likes her.

Eh?

It seems he seriously fell for an older woman.

Ridiculous, isn't it? He is immature and doesn't know yet

about how people would think about a couple with a huge age gap.

How would they think?

They would think, "She is old but is falling for a younger guy. What a fool."

If they love each other, that wouldn't be a problem, right?

My kids said the same thing.

I have to go now.

Ah, I will walk you home.

I am fine. Excuse me.

Midori-san.

I... I love you.

Midori-san, you don't like me?

It's not that I don't like you.

But, my kids are the most important to me.

I am okay with that.

Good night.

Your natural face is relatively good,

or unbearable to look...

I wonder which one it is.

Can you give me a moment?

I have something I want to ask you.

What is it?

It's about the photographer from the last time...

A little bit more. That's right.

Okay.

Let's take a break a bit.

You look good, Yumi-chan.

Thank you very much.

Looking forward to your good job later.

What do you want?

Do you want to pick up where we left off?

I just came to ask you something.

You sent this mail, didn't you?

Ah...

People from your company kept asking me about it,

but it was not me.

Eh?

Why should I do such an uncool thing?

But...

These were attached.

You know something about it, right? Tell me.

What?

You are in trouble?

I was sidelined.

Suppose I knew something about it,

you think I would volunteer to tell you?

You are not that bad.

What do you know about me?

If I see your pictures, I know your nature is not bad.

You are so credulous.

Please.

Please tell me the truth.

Mobile Contents Department.

Oh, Nakahara-san.

May I talk to you?

What is it?

May I use the meeting room?

Come.

What is it, so suddenly?

I will cut to the chase. This mail,

you sent it, Tachibana-san. Correct?

Who told you?

You bought the pictures from the photographer, didn't you?

Even if I did, there is no clear evidence I sent it.

If I sent it by using a free mail account, you can't investigate it unless you are the police.

Then...

You didn't do it?

Right.

Okay.

If you say you didn't do it,

I will believe you.

I am sorry to call you here when you are busy.

Sorry for that.

Hypocrite.

Eh?

I hate that part of you. I loathe it.

That's why I did it.

Are you satisfied?

Let me take this opportunity to tell you this. Nakahara-san.

It is so painful to watch you because you struggles to stay as a woman.

Why don't you give up and act like your old age?

Otherwise, a silly young guy is deceived by you, and it causes a problem to me.

You are telling me to give up and become an old lady.

Right.

First, be your natural self and face it.

I know.

Eh?

People have

a variety of ways to live.

I think women should be women regardless of their age.

Because we can't compete with youth,

at least,

I need to have mature charm.

Otherwise, Tachibana-san,

you won't look forward to getting aged.

Don't speak high-sounding words.

Nakahara...

What's wrong?

Something happened?

Nope. Nothing happened.

She was just consulting me.

Really? That's good if that's the case.

Why?

What?

You could have told President about it.

Tachibana-san, you are the one

who said that there was no proof.

I am sorry. Really.

Was something the matter?

No, nothing.

I just had something I forgot to say to Tachibana-san.

Sorry to have bothered you. See you.

The photographer confirmed that he did nothing with you.

Eh?

I haven't made arrangements yet, so I can't send you back to MC (Mobile Contents) Dept. Right away.

I'm relieved.

One more thing.

Takayama sensei requested for you.

He requested for me?

Oh? He didn't tell you?

Takayama sensei contacted me.

He asked me to reinstate you as the person in charge (of the project).

He said your incomprehensible words and actions expand his ideas in unpredictable directions.

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

? Is it okay to keep my hopes up? ? ? I don't want to be betrayed anymore ?

? So good, but I'm still anxious ?

? I try not to feel it and fall asleep at 3:00 am ?

? It is not anywhere near perfect ?

Welcome.

He's not here.

Ah, he left just a while ago.

He said he'd take a walk to Akinobashi. ? I will promise you many times ?

- I got it. Thank you very much. - Okay. ? Many times ?

? It's beautiful to stand up to it ?

? Don't be afraid and be confident ?

? I will open the door again tomorrow ?

Takayama-san!

? My brand new world ?

I'm sorry.

Because you are wearing high heels.

For sure,

they are not for running.

So, what can I do for you?

I heard from President.

That you asked him to reinstate me as the person in charge.

Thank you very much.

Not at all.

It's not that I did it for you.

I know, but...

I really appreciate it.

Well then. Excuse me.

Good night.

~Preview~ The next time on Lady Girls.

I came back.

Why do you hide your natural face?

Oh, ah...

Your natural face is not bad.

I have believed that you were going to come back.

I'll be late.

I think make up and fashion are important, too.

I need to talk to you.

Moeko-san didn't tell you anything?

Do you have some kind of grudge on women?

When you age, your face will get dark spots and wrinkles.

Why are you ashamed of them? They are like medals for you.