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(Teikyo University Medical School Hospital)

Excuse me. I just got a call from you.

Um, about his condition...

It seemed that he was overworked.

Let's give him the night off and see what happens.

I see. Thanks.

Sosuke...

Sosuke!

Ai.

Where am I?

The hospital. You collapsed from exhaustion last night and were brought here.

I see.

Did you stay with me the whole time?

Sorry...

It's okay.

What's wrong?

What happened after the online news...

Okajima contacted me about it.

She said that Editor-in-Chief talked to the sponsor directly

and we didn't have to worry anymore.

Great.

Everything is fine with work. Just relax for now.

Okay.

I'm gonna get you something to drink.

Just stay here.

You've lost some weight.

Promise me you won't push yourself anymore.

No pushing myself or holding back.

I'm not going to hold back anymore

on how much I love you

or how much I miss you.

Excuse me. Is Hasebe Sosuke's ward this way?

Yes, it is.

Excuse me.

Oh, hi.

Are you all right, Deputy Editor?

I'm sorry to make you worried.

I'm sorry. It's because we pushed you too hard.

That's not true. I'm all right now.

Don't worry about the online news.

Everyone involved has been very positive

and says they're looking forward to the next issue!

I'm sorry to trouble you.

See, there you go again.

You can rely on us more.

That's right. I'm counting on you.

Didn't you just hear that?

No...

It must be your imagination.

Anyway, we will continue to be united under you...

No way. Rats?

A flock of black kites was just over there...

Black kites?

- A flock? - A flock.

What? Really? That's rare...

Maybe I'm looking at it wrong.

Maybe I was a little spaced out again.

Oh, I'm sorry!

You must be very tired.

Take a good rest.

See you then.

Thank you for coming all this way.

Well...

Please take it easy on yourself.

Yeah.

It's okay.

I'm surprised. It shortened my life span.

I don't care if they find out.

No, that's impossible.

Why? You will be in trouble?

It's not that I'm in trouble...

I want to tell the whole world.

That I love you.

Why are your eyes closed?

Huh?

Nothing. Nothing at all.

♪We can go anywhere♪

♪Find me♪

♪Take your own steps♪

♪Even it's a failure or a mistake♪

♪I won't mind being exposed♪

♪I'll be laughing like a child♪

=She Was Pretty= =Episode 9=

♪Dreaming on a summer afternoon♪

(You've got a new message from Sato Ai.)

Good morning! Let's have a good day.

Fine.

Ah. I fell down.

Good morning!

Morning!

Suda. I liked your nail project.

Thanks...

Thank you for everything.

Oh, today's vest is looking good, too.

Did he just whistle?

He was laughing as he fell down earlier.

So scary...

Who? A different person?

Did something good happen to him?

Is he in love with someone?

Deputy Editor in love?

Surprisingly, he might be the type of guy who's all over his girlfriend.

Are you all right?

Yes...

Excuse me.

This is the mail.

Oh, thank you.

Well...

Huh?

Please act normal. Everyone's suspicious.

Huh? I am acting normal.

Your cheeks are loose. Do what you always do.

What I always do?

Like a brusque and unpleasant boss?

That's the image I have...

No, that was a bit of an exaggeration...

Anyway, just be careful.

And don't drink too much coffee. It's not good for your stomach.

Okay.

You're not supposed to have more than three cups of coffee a day.

She's so cute!

The main interview, which is the centerpiece of the next issue,

will be given by the singer ARISA!

What? ! ARISA!

Japan's pride, a diva of the world!

Isn't she a big shot!

Wasn't she on the main Billboard chart the other day?

She hardly ever appears in the media, does she?

An exclusive interview would be a crazy topic!

Does that mean that we...

We can beat Luna!

Please continue to move forward with your projects.

Okay!

Oh, sorry.

Hi. Where are you going?

I'm going to buy lunch. Higuchi, are you going to do an interview?

Yeah.

Huh? You dropped something. Here.

I'm sorry!

How many times have you given me that caterpillar?

Because it surprises you every time.

I think I'll have lunch first and then go to do the interview.

I want to eat rice. Let's go.

(Shimosoya Restaurant) Thank you for the meal.

Yes, thank you.

Jackson, good for you.

Huh?

You seem to be getting along well with Deputy Editor, don't you?

Don't be quiet.

Well, I guess you can't complain to the person you dumped.

Oh, Higuchi, I...

You know what? Don't worry about it.

The fact that we're good colleagues doesn't change. Right?

Yes.

Oh, and I'd like you to add the position of the best friend.

Okay.

Ninety-seven times.

Okay.

Seven, eight, nine, ten!

Okay, let's eat.

We're going to be busy. We need to keep our strength up.

You're right.

This month is a critical time.

By the way, when are you going to go back to General Affairs?

It was actually supposed to be last week,

but I got an extension until next month.

I've gone this far, and I want to finish the next issue.

I see. Let's try our best.

Okay!

Delicious!

I'll pay for my own.

It's okay. I'm your senior, remember?

But...

Oh!

An interesting store!

Huh?

Let's go!

Wait...

What do you think?

It looks good on you.

Then buy this for me.

It's okay. Excuse me. I want to buy this.

Here.

Thank you. Great! I've got a memory!

Okay, I'm off to the interview.

Okay. Take care of yourself.

Yeah.

(Domestic eggs) Please enjoy these together.

Please enjoy these together.

They use special eggs from a special poultry farm in Kyushu!

Come on!

Editor-in-Chief seems to be in a good mood.

Her nephew is going to become our vice president.

The editor-in-chief's nephew?

Vice president?

I don't know if it's enough. Is it?

It's enough. Thank you!

I need to do something right now.

Deputy Editor! Are you feeling all right?

Thanks to you. I'm sorry for your concern.

Don't worry about that.

I'm sorry.

I'm so busy with the inauguration of the vice president.

Do you want some pudding?

Kusunose Rin has opened an account.

What? Really?

Yes.

What? What happened?

Oh, Kusunose is such a mysterious novelist.

It's surprising that Kusunose Rin

(Kusunose Rin) It's surprising that Kusunose Rin

It's surprising that Kusunose Rin

opened a social account.

Kusunose's been hiding the true identity for so long.

Is it a promotion of the new book?

I'm reading the new book "10 Answers" right now.

I was thinking of buying one, too.

Editor-in-Chief.

That's the most interesting book!

Finally, it's time to end the game.

Go for it.

I will.

I see. The next issue will decide if the magazine will be discontinued or not.

This is our last chance.

The main interview is a great topic, and I think we can make it.

I hope it goes well for you.

Thanks.

Hey, Ai,

I've got one thing to tell you.

What?

I've decided to quit the restaurant and look for another job.

What? Why?

I've always hated myself for relying on my parents' connections.

Although I rebelled against my father, I was ultimately dependent on him.

I felt ashamed of myself, but I also did not have the confidence to do anything on my own.

When I think about it now,

I wonder if I became dependent on love because I had no axis of my own.

So...

I want to become stronger.

I want to change myself.

Did you tell your father?

He was very much against it, and in the end, he said I could do what I wanted.

But my life is mine.

What? Am I being a little too cool?

That's not true.

Risa, you're so cool!

But if I don't get my father's support,

I'll have to leave this house sooner or later,

and I will cause you trouble, too.

What are you talking about?

I've always been a houseguest. Don't worry about that!

Thanks.

Hey, let's have a toast.

To Risa's new beginning.

May your work go well!

Cheers!

Sato, have you finished the proofreading I asked yesterday?

It's done.

Here it is.

Thank you.

I'm sorry! Are you all right?

I'm fine. Sorry.

Kazami, I've sent you the revised store list, so please check it!

Okay!

There are only 10 days left until the publication,

so let's keep our heads up and work hard!

Yes!

Wow! We're getting a great response to the preview of the next issue!

(Exclusive Interview with ARISA, the World's Diva.) After all, there's quite a buzz about ARISA.

(Great! I'm looking forward to it!) I think we have a good chance of beating Luna.

(Exclusive Interview! Good job, Most!)

(Japan's Diva Continues to Challenge the World: ARISA)

You've done a great job.

This content will appeal to the core music fans,

and the article has some merit on ARISA's part.

Thank you.

We're going to win.

Thanks for working on the holiday! You can have some if you like. From Ai.

It's still warm.

Ai!

Sosuke!

Are you okay?

Thank you for the food.

Let's eat this together.

What? But you're busy.

I'll only rest for two hours.

It's a beautiful day. Let's go on a field trip!

Which one should I choose?

Let's eat.

Delicious!

Really?

Fried eggs and fried chicken are all good! The best!

That's nice.

You should eat, too.

Come on! Open your mouth!

I'm good.

Why? Hurry up.

Wow, so beautiful...

It feels good.

I gotta get out once in a while.

You've been working a lot lately.

It's time to work hard.

Yeah. But don't push yourself.

I know.

Ai...

When the next issue comes out,

and Most can survive,

I would like to propose to you.

What...

We had been separated for a long time.

After 16 years of missing you,

I finally met you.

I don't want to lose you again.

For the next 16 years,

and beyond.

I want to be with you forever.

Me, too.

Now, I want the future to be just like you said it would be.

Hi. Thank you for your assistance always.

What?

ARISA? Tax evasion?

They're going to have a scoop in tomorrow's weekly magazine.

So, our interview is...

We have to forgo our interview.

For the main interview, we'll have to find someone else.

You mean a big shot on ARISA's level?

Are we going to get caught now?

They'll know that we're acting on her behalf...

How about that actress, Mochizuki Nana?

I don't know. Maybe she's not a hot topic.

What about the designer, Ito Arata?

Ito's going to start writing a series of articles for Luna next month.

What about Kusunose Rin?

Kusunose Rin...

Kusunose has never been in the media at all before.

Age, gender, nationality, and everything else are undisclosed.

But Kusunose started social networking recently. Maybe he changed his mind.

I'll approach the publishers myself.

You guys try to find another candidate at the same time.

Okay!

I'm Nakamatsu, Kusunose's supervisor.

Nice to meet you.

(Kusunose Rin) None of the previous editors had ever met Mr. Kusunose,

None of the previous editors had ever met Mr. Kusunose,

let alone me.

But what about your normal interactions?

The manuscript is sent to me by email. Meetings are also always by email or phone.

I see.

Can I ask for Kusunose's email address?

I'm not supposed to do that.

Well, could you please tell him that there's a request for an interview?

I'll do it for you, but I don't think the interview is possible.

You can just tell him about it.

Please!

Interview with a big shot...

(Resume)

I wrote wrong again.

Job hunting must have been hard for you.

I've already failed in two companies.

Don't be hasty. You will be absolutely fine.

Ah. I think I'll let you feed me for a while.

All right. I got it!

I'm joking.

Sounds like you're in trouble, too.

I wonder if there are any celebrities who would accept the offer now.

I wish I could do something to help.

But...

They say a pinch is an opportunity.

Be positive!

Let's do our best!

I know this is short notice, but I would appreciate your consideration...

Yes, this will be the main interview.

The professional gamer Kanamori Misato refused.

(Kanamori Misato) Okay.

The athlete Yamamoto Itsuki also seems to have difficulty.

Okay.

Only 5 days left until publication...

Do you have a minute?

If we don't do something, we'll go out of business. Are you okay with that?

Oh, no, of course, I'm not okay with that.

Then use your power, Satonaka, to help Most.

My power?

I heard about it. You're going to be vice president.

What?

I've known who you are for a while.

But if you'll become the vice president, you can't hide anymore, can you?

No! Wait a minute. What are you talking about?

So...

Suda, I think you misunderstood something.

Your father, he's the chairman of the Bunko Group, right?

My dad's a dry cleaner.

What?

Oh, this.

(Satonaka Cleaning: 30% off for summer wear!) You can use it if you like.

(Satonaka Cleaning: 30% off for summer wear!)

No way...

On the contrary, where did you get the idea of a chairman?

What? Wait, this is...

Then who are you?

To be honest, it's a bit much for me to handle.

No! Because I'm not that kind of person.

Well, bye!

ARISA? Tax evasion?

So, our interview is...

I've told you over and over again that

the discontinuation of Most and the future of the staff are all up to you!

I'm sorry, I will contact you as soon as it is decided.

Yes. Bye.

Advertising Department?

Yes.

They asked me when the main interview would be decided.

The design company also

urged us to decide on a layout before the deadline.

How about the Kisaragi sisters?

They're on a long vacation and can't be interviewed.

Everyone.

Everyone, you can go home now.

But we are now being pushed by all sides...

I'll contact them.

Anyway, you should go home and get some rest for today.

I'm sure the deputy editor is most tired.

If the magazine is discontinued,

will the deputy editor go back to the home country?

If he fails, I don't think he'll have a place at the New York headquarters.

It's pretty tough out there, too.

But there would be no reason for him to stay in Japan.

Don't look so glum.

It's not over yet.

You're right.

Okay!

About the interview with Kusunose Rin,

is it really impossible?

If there's any room for negotiation at all...

I understand.

You have a call from Sato Ai. Do you want to answer it?

Hi, Ai.

Sosuke. Hi. Are you still at work?

No. I'm just running in the park.

I see.

I'll call you later.

Okay.

(Ball Game) Sosuke!

(Ball Game)

Ai!

(Ball Game)

Let's play! The first one to score 10 points wins, the loser buys juice!

Okay. All right, start!

Wait! Wait!

That's not fair! Foul!

- I'm in! - You're good at it!

Wait!

Editor-in-Chief Ikezawa!

Hey, foul.

I'm gonna do this!

Go!

Yeah!

Nice shoot!

Hey, Sosuke.

I'm on your side, no matter what.

If it's going to end,

it's going to have to end right.

Everyone, listen up.

Cancel the main interview.

You mean we'll cancel the highlight of the project?

We don't need interviews to make a good magazine.

Everyone, when you're done with the article you're working on,

feel free to write the article you want to write.

To make readers enjoy, the creator must first enjoy it.

Let's make a magazine with contents we can enjoy, too.

I agree with the deputy editor.

Let's have some fun.

And maybe, an unexpected miracle will happen.

What I can do.

What I want to write about.

(Natsukawa Chikage)

I know!

Hi!

Are you sure about this?

My life isn't very dramatic or anything.

I'm very interested. I'm sure my readers are, too.

This month's special issue on fairy tales was very well received.

We've been getting a lot of feedback on your page.

Maybe it's because the article you wrote for me was so nice.

No! It's the power of your column and illustrations!

Thanks!

I wish I could tell this to my childhood self.

That when I grew up, I could talk to the writer of my dreams.

Huh?

Actually, it was my dream to become a picture book author.

Oh, really?

That was a long time ago.

Then why don't you give it a try?

I can't do that.

Why? I didn't make my debut until I was over 30.

I wish I had been as talented as you.

Let me start the interview then.

Can I start by asking you about your childhood?

Okay.

The photo is a little blurry.

You're missing the caption below it.

Here.

The title is weak. Give me an alternative.

Yes, as soon as possible.

How's the skin texture?

It's a little unnatural. Is it too retouched?

Yes, make it more natural.

I'll fix it.

What do you think of your own work?

I like it.

If I were a reader, this would be an article I would want to read.

I see.

Let's go with this.

Really?

You've grown. You've become an editor.

Thanks!

(OK with corrections)

Give this to the printer and it's over.

Is Most really going to disappear?

It's not a done deal yet.

This time, I'll deliver it to the printer.

I think it's the best one yet.

Everyone seemed to enjoy being able to write the articles they wanted to write.

Thank you all.

Let's have an after-party tonight.

After-party?

What?

Because I can't believe that you would say something like that. Right?

You're not very good at drinking.

Huh? Why?

Okay, let's have the after-party!

After-party!

I'll catch up with you soon. You can start ahead.

I'll see you later.

See you later.

Alright, let's drink tonight!

Our advertising department will come by later to check on this.

Thanks.

Okay.

Oh, but this is rare.

I can't believe the deputy editor is here in person.

This time, I really wanted to give it to you in person.

Thank you very much.

♪A ray of light, a cobalt♪

♪With the heart as it is♪

♪With the heart as it is♪ Drink! Drink!

♪With the heart as it is♪

♪I just want to stare at the greatest happiness♪

♪I just want to stare at the greatest happiness♪ Happiness!

♪I just want to stare at the greatest happiness♪

♪Be like a child and frolic♪

♪Shining on a summer afternoon♪

(We're waiting. Where are you? Do you know the place?)

He's so late...

♪We can go anywhere♪ He's so late...

♪We can go anywhere♪

I'm so sleepy.

My back hurts!

I'm starving.

This repeats every month.

But I can't stop working here.

I was shocked when I saw Most for the first time.

There was such a beautiful world out there.

I wanted to work here,

so I lied to my parents in the countryside that I was going to study abroad

and became an assistant.

I met and interviewed a lot of people.

It's a really exciting job.

I'm happy to talk to someone about my work.

It makes me feel proud.

When I first saw my name on Most, I was so happy.

Every time of publication, I think I'm going to quit, but in the end, I just keep going.

Tight deadlines have become somewhat of a habit for me.

- Right! - This is the end.

Let's do it right at the end.

Okay!

Sosuke!

You are here.

I wanted to protect Most.

If I didn't get a good result,

it was because I wasn't good enough.

It's not your fault.

Surprisingly, even to myself,

I love Most so much.

And the people who work here.

I just realized that now.

I love them, too.

It was a really happy time.

♪Hydrangea♪

♪Even your tears are beautiful♪

♪A flower blooming in a rainy town♪

You must be tired.

♪You're my heroine♪

You can sleep.

♪Looking up at the sky that has begun to weep♪

♪You covered your tearful eyes♪

You've done well.

Thank you.

♪It's like clockwork♪

♪We keep passing each other♪

♪I want to see your smile, but now♪

♪I'll wipe away your tears, Hydrangea♪

♪I want to protect you this little warmth♪

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

(Inauguration of the new vice president of Bunko Publishing)

Good morning.

Hey, what time is the inauguration?

It starts at 10:00.

I wonder who he is.

(Inauguration of New Vice President)

Yes. Oh, Most?

I'm about to turn the rotary printing machine.

What?

Hi.

Oh, thanks for your help.

What?

Stop the operation?

I just got a call from one of your employees,

asking me to stop the rotary printing machine.

I didn't think it was a prank.

I'll check and get back to you.

(You've got a new message.)

(I'll do the interview. Kusunose Rin.)

Kusunose Rin...

(Inauguration of New Vice President) It's about to start.

(Inauguration of New Vice President)

The chairman's son...

I wonder what kind of person he is.

Is he single?

If it's not Satonaka, then who is it?

(Inauguration of New Vice President) Thank you for waiting.

(Inauguration of New Vice President) Now, it's

(Inauguration of New Vice President) the inauguration ceremony for

the new vice president of Bunko Publishing.

Let's begin with a few words from the new Vice President.

What?

(Inauguration of New Vice President)

(Inauguration of New Vice President) I've been appointed as Vice President as of today.

I'm Miyagi Bunta.

Miyagi...

No way!

Why?

(Vice President: Miyagi Bunta)

What?

Excuse me.

Nice to meet you. I'm Hasebe from The Most Japan.

Nice to meet you. I'm Kusunose Rin.

(Preview: The shocking final episode!)

(Preview: The shocking final episode!) You and I both want to save Most.

(Preview: The shocking final episode!) I can't sacrifice your life.

(First love at odds goes to the finale) Ai, I've made up my mind.

(First love at odds goes to the finale) Thanks for your help in the short time I was there.

Did you know? About the deputy editor.

You've been asked to go back by the home country.

I've been wondering what to do with you, Ai.

Don't just make up your mind without asking me how I feel.

What more do you want me to do?

I've been wanting to look you in the face and apologize.

I love Sato Ai.

I don't know where I belong.

I'm right where I want to be.

(This drama is fictional.)