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I want to describe the lead character being very happy.

Hmm, it doesn't come to me.

Then, why don't you see the person getting happy for real?

Why do you hide your natural face?

Because I don't have the confidence.

As you age, you might get wrinkles and spots.

That's normal. Why are you ashamed of that?

They are medals.

It's a history of the person engraved on her face.

By the way, your natural face is not bad.

Bye.

Bye.

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Who is it?

Nobody's here.

Hi.

Hi. What's the matter?

I wanted to see you...

Excuse me for intruding.

Sorry.

That's Chikuwa over there.

So that's him.

He is the reason why I sneeze when I get close to you.

Hey, you trouble maker.

[ Leave me alone ]

Excuse me.

Hey, come on. What are you doing, coming here so suddenly?

I see. It is like this.

- I see... - Eh? Hey.

Hold on. No. That's...

Ah, I see, I see.

Give me a break.

- Enough already. - It is like this, huh.

I don't have anything strange there, I guess.

This is such a clean kitchen. It's like a single (male) office worker's.

What's with you? Coming here so suddenly, you keep talking like a sister-in-law.

I'm sorry. It's because I got interested.

Interested?

In any case, his face is like a fist.

[ I told you to leave me alone! ]

Sorry for having you kept waiting.

Here you go.

It's darjeeling?

Yes, it's darjeeling.

- Thank you. - Okay.

Hot!

Sorry. Oh, no. Sorry for that.

Why did you make it so hot?

- It wasn't intentional. - My goodness.

You are so crude, or maybe rough.

I am sorry for being crude and rough.

Hey, wait.

The light is too bright.

That's for TV. ( A weather report comes on. )

Oh? I turned it on.

- Turn it off. - Oh, this is it.

That's right.

Oh, it got brighter.

- Can you do it? - Gonna make it dark.

Ah, cockroach!

Cockroach! Oh, no.

Okay, I caught it.

Why is there a cockroach at this time of the year?

- Throw it away over there. - What should I do?

Oh, shoot. It ran away.

- It flew. Oh, no. Geez. - You don't like cockroaches?

You should've made sure to catch it.

- Can I throw it away in the kitchen? - Sure, it's okay.

- Kitchen is not good, right? - There is a trash can in the kitchen.

- What shall I do with it? - Hey, don't get closer to me.

Stay away from me. Really. I mean it.

Don't come close to me. Chikuwa. Chikuwa, eat it.

- Eh? Chikuwa? - Forget about Chikuwa. Throw it over there. Quickly.

What should I do with it?

Ah~~!

What a surprise it was. He came so suddenly.

But, I wonder why he came here all of a sudden, Chikuwa.

Are you sulking?

[ Not really. ] Don't sulk.

Here you go.

Oh right, Kudo-san. The revised background music was very good.

- Thank you very much. I will tell the composer. - Yeah.

- Nakahara-san. - Yes.

- I sent you the data for the final check. - Oh, thank you.

- I will finish updating the home page by tomorrow. - I'm counting on you.

- Finally it's gonna be released. - Right.

Okay, everyone. We're in the homestretch. Let's do our best.

Okay.

[ Released on 12.10.2015 (Thursday) ]

Sorry to disturb you when you are busy.

What is it you want to tell me?

It's about this.

Those women who had relationships with you are getting together and having it out.

I see. Don't worry about it. It doesn't bother me.

Oh well, but...

It is true I have been a player.

It is only natural they do that kind of thing. It is an honor as a man, you know.

If you don't care, that's fine.

But, we have to comply with company rules and ethics.

I know. I know.

Please excuse me.

[ Let's talk about the womanizer, K.J., the president of F Corporation. ]

[ He definitely looks like a mama's boy, isn't he? ]

They don't have to be so harsh.

- And, he came here the other day. - What?!

Takayama-san did? No way!

I don't know why he came here all of a sudden, but...

What? That's a rapid development. Then...

Wait, wait. We didn't. It's Takayama we are talking about!

He chatted with Chikuwa, had some tea, and just left.

- What? - How can nothing happen when

grown up man and woman are alone in a room? You are kidding me.

Takayama-san seems like he has a lot of secrets.

- What do you mean secret? - I don't really know though.

Well, it's got nothing to do with me.

That's not it. We are worried about you, Aki.

I mean, he used to be negative about romance.

Certainly...

I'm telling you, we haven't started anything like romance. What are you talking about?

Aki's romance never goes well, does it?

- Many of her exes were problematic. - Oh, come on.

Even so, we have to support her!

- We will support her! - Right. We will.

- Good luck! - Thank you.

- Alright. - Thanks.

Should we have a toast?

- Cheers! Good luck!

Yeah. Good luck!

- I'm sorry to have kept you waiting. - Thank you.

See you again.

- Excuse me. - Yes?

Welcome. (She was looking at apartment finders.)

[ Safe apartments for a woman to live alone.]

"Brought Together Again By Fate"... It sounds good.

- Good work today. -Good work.

I see...

Nakahara-san.

Did something good happen?

What are you saying so suddenly? Nothing, everything is normal.

- Is that so. - Alright.

Okay, can you bring me the data?

This is perfect.

Please notice (my feelings).

You've work hard.

Mom, what's going on?

Aren't I allowed to come here as a customer sometimes?

Well, yeah.

- Mom. - What is it?

I have something to tell you.

I'll get off work in a bit, so wanna go home together?

Okay.

- Hey. - You're back.

Takayama-san. I was waiting for you.

Oh, it's you.

Well, actually, I would like to ask for your advice on something.

Is it related to work?

Master, coffee please.

It's personal.

This is not a counseling room.

Your lecture on romance is really popular among my colleagues.

I wanted to listen to it one more time.

I don't remember holding such a lecture.

I would like to sit in such a lecture.

Right?

Do you have someone you like?

Someone I like... I do have one.

Me too.

But, it's hard to bring myself to tell her how I feel.

- You just have to break out of your shell. - You're right.

- But, it's not easy to do that. - Right?

Here is a trial dish. Please taste it. Wasabi Cheese.

Wasabi cheese?

A new attempt.

Okay, let me taste it.

- Please, you, too. - It tastes better than I thought.

It's delicious.

- It's an interesting combination, wasabi and cheese. - Isn't it?

They are brought together by fate.

Certainly...

...so are that person and I.

Hm... No. We are not.

Do you know what she likes or her hobby?

Of course...

Oh? When I come to think of it, I don't.

To men, women are eternal mystery.

The power to solve the mystery to get to know the person is... love.

I see.

You are still young.

Don't be afraid to lose anything. You should go for it.

Thank you very much.

As expected from you, sensei.

I see.

What is it that you wanted to tell me?

Lately I'm busy at work.

So I'm thinking of renting a room nearby the shop.

It's okay with you, right?

What are you talking about? Of course not!

If you insist, I will move with you.

But, mom...

Are you trying to get rid of me?

Don't be like that.

Because that's what you are saying.

Do you know how hard it was to raise you?

Listen. I have no intention of getting rid of you.

- I'm really grateful that you took care of me until now. - Then...

But when I'm with you, I find myself doing as you say.

Because I care about you.

That's okay. What's wrong with that?

I want to live on my own feet.

Please. Let me move out.

Oh? You guys can go out for lunch.

- But... - It's fine. Go.

- Then, we'll go. - Yeah.

See you later.

Alright.

Maekawa-kun, it's okay for you to go too.

I don't have to go yet.

Is that so?

Alright.

Nakahara-san.

Could you take a look at this?

What?

It's my proposal for a new app targeting women.

It's nothing like your works, but...

Let's see...

You have a cat?

- Hm? - That.

Ah, he's busa-kawa (ugly-cute), right?

Yeah, he's cute.

You like animals, don't you.

Yeah, I like cats the best.

Your favorite music?

My favorite music is jazz.

Jazz, huh? Your favorite food?

My favorite food...

Wait, I think I've talked about this before.

I'm sorry.

I'm researching on the things that women would like.

I thought I could use it for this app.

I see.

Here and here can be improved...

Sawada-sensei.

Hello.

Hi.

Why are you here?

I wanted to talk to the other student one more time about Ryo-kun.

Me too.

I told you.

I'll protect Ryou.

About the other day...

I deeply apologize.

I couldn't say anything when Vice Principal said something so terrible.

- Vice Principal! - You stay out of this.

There is no bullying going on in this school.

He is offering this to you out of sympathy.

Don't make a fool out of us!!

It's fine.

Let's go.

Okay.

About the his injury, I've already given you the money.

How can I take something like that?

Was it not enough?

Hah?

How much do you want?

Wait a minute, what are you talking about?

Yamagishi-san. You are crossing the line.

Oh, you are taking this person's side?

No.

First of all, this happened because a single mother like you can't give proper care to the kids.

This is unrelated to the fact that I'm a single mother.

Is that so?

I know that my children went through hard times because of it.

But, our family bond is strong.

Ryou is my important son. He's my precious son.

If something happens to Ryo again,

I won't be quiet.

Please excuse me.

Please excuse me.

[ Released Today!! ]

Thanks to you all, the app is finished at last. Thank you for your hard work.

Good work.

- I hope the downloads grow. - Yeah. Me, too.

Don't worry. I asked PR to advertise it hard.

Oh, right. Let's have a party sometime.

Yes! I'm excited.

Then, we have to let Takayama-san know.

Ah, yeah. I'll call him.

Then I'm leaving that matter to you.

Hey, Maekawa-kun. Can you get snacks? What should we get? Sandwiches...

or fried chicken.

Roger.

Then, we'll take care of drinks.

Yeah. Please.

Kudo-san. Can you... Nothing.

Please finish that.

Testing, testing... Okay.

Hello? No.

Hello? This is Nakahara.

We are having a party... Ah, ah.

Okay.

Oh, that's right. Yes. Okay.

Lady Girls ~Episode 9~

I'm home!

Oh? It's dark.

Mom. Welcome home!

What? What is this?

What? It's not my birthday.

Don't be dumb. We know.

- What? Then... - Mom.

Thank you for doing it for me.

- What? - Sawadacchi called me earlier.

He said you fought for me.

Ah...

That's our mom. You're so cool.

So, we wanted to reward you today.

Ta-da!

Mom. I'll be stronger.

When we have a strong mother like you, I can't be weak.

Right?

Thank you.

I really appreciate it. I'm so happy.

- What? What? Are you crying? - No, I'm not!

Yes, you are!

No, I'm not! Shut up! I'm not crying.

Wow. It's gorgeous.

Ryo. This hamburg stake is no good.

This is just minced meat.

Wait a minute. The fried chicken you made looks like a rock.

It's okay. It's okay.

Minced meat or a rock, I'm happy.

Thank you so much. Let's eat together.

Excuse me.

Are you from Lala Blossom?

Yes. I'm here to deliver the flowers.

Thank you. I called you earlier...

Hello. It's been a while.

Hi.

I've decided to order the flowers for my office from your shop.

Thank you for using our service.

Bring it upstairs, please.

Okay.

You have a sick taste to order flowers from your ex.

Because you are the best florist I know.

Thank you for your order.

Wait.

I want to talk to you.

Sorry for what I've done.

What?

I hurt you a lot.

What's with you?

Finally, I realized...

that I have a trauma against women.

Or, somewhere in my heart, I hate women.

So, if you could forgive me...

- Can we... - I...

have decided to live by myself.

Good bye.

[ Takayama Fumio ]

Okay.

Hello?

This is Nakahara.

Ah, hi.

Hi.

Well, thanks to you, the app is now released.

Oh, really.

And, we were talking about having a little party at the office.

I was wondering if you could come.

Ah, Yes.

Well, I'll email you the details.

Okay.

And... Well...

Hm?

After the party...

Hah?

Nothing. Forget it.

Ah.

I'm looking forward to it.

Yes.

Then.

Bye.

Chikuwa.

Oh, cute.

Is something wrong?

Well...

I don't know how I feel anymore.

That is... love.

I'm interested in her only as a research subject.

Oh, yes?

That's how it's supposed to be.

Oh, I can't write.

I never thought you would agree to see me.

It was just out of a whim.

You are starting to fall for me at last?

Don't be ridiculous. It's just to kill time.

You are even more beautiful than usual today.

Thank you.

Did something good happen?

No.

It's just that I feel good after making up my mind to live my life alone.

You lost your desire to get married?

I don't know.

But, now I think I will be fine if I can't get married.

After all, it's all about timing.

Maybe now wasn't the time.

Is that so?

Yeah.

Oh, right. Moeko-san.

- This. - What?

And I fold it like this.

Okay?

And...

- Oh, what a surprise! What is this? - Here you go.

Moeko-san.

Will you marry me?

Hah?

You are being ridiculous.

Now is the time.

No. We are not even dating.

Proposing without dating is not rare these days.

Wait, I mean...

Your everyday life will be so much fun with me.

Hi, this is Nakahara.

I'm e-mailing you regarding the party. It will start at 4:00 pm.

Please come if you schedule is available.

- Hello. - Welcome.

Ah, hello.

Takayama-san. I got good news.

Oh? What's the matter?

Actually, the higher-ups are finally interested in publishing your book.

Oh.

Sorry for the short notice, but the chief editor wants to see you today.

Today?

I know it is too sudden.

Oh well, that'll be fine.

- Really? - Yes.

That's great. Then, let's go now.

Ah, okay.

See you later.

I'm so happy for you, Takayama-san.

See you later.

One, two, three.

- Wow, it's pretty. - It's nice. - Right.

Let's pull it towards the edge.

I'm back.

- Welcome back. - Thank you.

So, what time is the food gonna be delivered?

Ah... at 3:00pm.

3:00pm, huh.

Hey, you two over there. Make sure you put them up right.

Okay.

Yes, come in.

Sorry for the wait.

The meeting the chief editor is in is getting longer.

Oh, I see.

Please wait a little longer.

Alright.

Oh, shoot.

Oh.

Takayama-san is late, isn't he?

What shall we do? Shall we wait for him a little longer?

He must be coming soon. Shall we begin anyway?

Okay, thank you for waiting, everyone. Please pick up a glass.

Thank you very much for your hard work.

Please help yourselves to the food and drinks. Have a good time.

- Okay then. Cheers! - Cheers!

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Whoa!

That was great!

Awesome.

Hello.

This champagne is from President!

He wants you guys to enjoy it.

Come in.

I'm sorry to have you made wait for so long.

I'm taking you to the Editorial Department.

Takayama-san?

What's the matter?

Well... the work I showed you before... I have quit writing it.

Eh?

You made such a great offer to me, but...

May I ask you a reason?

Actually, I found something else I want to write about.

- Something else? - Yes.

Then, why don't we make it into a book?

Well...

If you don't mind, would you please let me read it?

I am the most enthusiastic fan of you.

If your work is to be published, may I be the one to help you do that?

Please.

Please give me some time.

Sure.

Everyone, thank you for today.

Same to you.

Take care.

Oh? Nakahara-san, you're not going home yet?

I have more things to take care of. So, go home now.

Okay, then I'm leaving now.

See you guys.

Go home straight, okay?

Good work today.

Same to you.

Ummm... I left something here.

Oh, I see.

Okay, see you.

See you.

Nakahara-san...

What's the matter?

I... like you.

Eh?

I have liked you for a long time.

- But... - Ah.

I don't care about the age gap or the fact we are a boss and a subordinate.

I... will work very hard to get more matured.

I will become a man worthy of you.

Takayama-san...

Ah, I'm sorry for being late.

I will contact you regarding the matter we talked about.

Please don't go.

Please... don't go.

I'm sorry.

I don't think

I can reciprocate your feelings.

But...

Hey, wait up.

Come on.

I am saying, wait up.

So, I am telling you to wait.

Why are you so upset?

I am not upset or anything.

You are the one who broke the promise.

I'm saying, I'm not upset.

I was late because I had a business matter to take care of.

You should have called me, at least.

I forgot to bring my cellphone.

Oh, I see.

I was worried about you.

It seems you have someone else who would worry about you.

Oh? Are you jealous?

What are you saying?

People get jealous when they feel uncomfortable

when those they love have feelings for others, and vise versa.

So?

Do you think I love you?

I wonder...

♫ Someone is calling. I hear someone calling ♫

♫ 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 ♫

♫ But, I like my life as it is ♫

♫ I will promise you many times ♫

♫ And many times ♫

♫ It's beautiful to stand up to it ♫

♫ Don't be afraind and be confident ♫

Chikuwa... Go away. ♫ I will open the door again tomorrow ♫

♫ By any chance, is God testing me ♫

♫ to see how I overcome the obstacle? ♫

♫ But, sometimes my tears are filling up ♫

Good morning.

♫ I wonder why ♫

Good morning. ♫ But I don't have an answer at 4:00am ♫

♫ I don't want to pretend to be strong ♫ ♫ I actually want to depend on you ♫

♫ Because the weakness is also a part of me ♫

It is so refreshing to have a man cook breakfast for me.

I've lived alone for a long time, so...

Let me see.

Ah, it is a Japanese style.

The Japanese style meal is good for your health.

You can have a balanced diet that includes meat, fish and vegetables. It uses a lot of soybean products, too.

Soy isoflavone keeps you young.

Food is the basic necessity for life. You will let your life slide if you don't pay attention to it.

That is an overstatement.

No, it is not.

Yes, it is.

Okay, step aside.

Why don't you go wash your face?

Okay. ♫ And many times ♫

♫ It is beautiful to stand up for it ♫

♫ Don't be afraid and be confident ♫

♫ Now I am warming up to shine ♫

♫ I can promise we can keep shining forever ♫

- Good morning. - Good morning.

Nakahara-san.

We've got some feedbacks from the users already.

Eh? Wow.

Let me see.

[ I am already 42, but I feel positive about having romance throught this app. ]

[ The app's script supervised by Takayama-san is very interesting and engaging. ]

[ The story was so realistic that I was really into it. ]

Our efforts have paid off, right?

Right.

Chikuwa? Where are you hiding? I think I know where you are.

There is no use in hiding... I found you!

You are so cute.

You were here. Oh?

What is this?

[ F. Takayama ]

My goodness. He left this.

[ He left it. ]

- Good evening. - Hi.

Wow, it is so pretty. You did all this, master?

- Yes. - Great work.

Where is Takayama-san?

Oh, he is taking a walk.

He will be back soon, I think.

May I wait for him here then?

- Go ahead. - Great.

Oh right.

I want to go shopping now. May I leave this shop to you for a while?

I don't mind. But, are you sure?

Yes.

- Thank you very much. - See you.

I was cold.

Okay.

How come could he leave this?

I guess it'll be okay.

[ A Woman Who Can't Be Happy ]

[... She kept running... with her long black hair that reached the middle of her back...]

[... She is 40 years old and single...]

[... She lived with a rock musician that was younger but felt miserable... ]

[... Her cat has a face that looks like a fist...]

What's this all about?

This is about me, right?

Please answer me.

- It's just as you saw it. - Why did you do it?

- Is it something you should be ashamed of? - Yes, I am ashamed.

You have humorously written things I don't want anyone to know.

You must have thought I was a fool.

I have (feelings for) you...

I feel like a fool.

I feel like I was the only one who got excited. I'm like a fool.

Please answer me.

Did you get close to me to write this book?

I bet you did. ♫ Being showered in the morning light, ♫

♫ who is snuggling up to me? ♫

You are right.

From the beginning.

♫ I hear the sorrow of yesterday whispering ♫

♫ You gave water ♫

♫ to someone you didn't know ♫

You are pathetic.

♫ Thank you! But I don't have anything to give back ♫

Nakahara-san...

Nakahara-san!

♫ You and your precious things ♫

♫ around you ♫

What's the matter with you?

♫ I will think of all those thing ♫

Excuse me...

♫ By making a heart-warming flower bouquet with tears in my eyes ♫

Next time, the final episode

I can't move forward.

I think you should reset everything.

Is it something she should get mad about like that?

Why don't you give up on the work and write something else?

I'm couting on you to plan for the next one. I want to release the sequal ASAP.

You are not my boyfriend though.

I might become one.

Are we celebrating for something? Something happened?

This is Ikeda. Can we meet now?

Now?

In the final episode next week, what's going to happen to Aki? [ Will Aki be able to become happy? ]