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I'm sorry, I truly am sorry.

I'll make it up to you next time.

Do you know Takako Kimoto? She's a person full of creative ideas.

They want to recruit me over there now. I'm considering changing jobs.

Changing jobs?

Yes, I've always wanted to work there.

I think I'll give them an answer after successfully completing this job.

Understood.

See you tomorrow then.

This has been an incredibly unlucky week.

Is this a dream? What was it again?

Keep going.

Was there an earthquake?

- Is today Sunday? - Are you silly? It's Monday.

Really?

It never ends, does it?

So it was a pigeon.

Here we go again, right? Isn't that right?

In a loop.

Is today payday?

Not until next week.

Hopefully, this hellish mode will end next week too.

If it still doesn't end, let's stuff this thing into Kimoto's office's pipes and let him have his fill.

no

Good morning.

Wow, everyone is staying overnight in the office. You are so young.

What's wrong

In the middle of the night on Friday, Mr. Sakino called and said that he would add 5 more proposals before Monday.

Monday, is it today?

I can't take it anymore.

What on earth is this mysterious carbonated tablet for miso soup?

Have you tried it? It's a pretty innovative product.

Mr. Moriyama just sent you the additional information.

Have you given a response regarding the job change?

Not yet. I'm thinking of waiting until this job is done before giving a formal answer.

I'm sorry, Miss Yoshikawa.

What I'm about to tell you may be hard to believe,

but please listen to me.

We are currently stuck in a time loop.

Miss Yoshikawa this week is in a loop.

Ah, sorry, your voice was too low.

This week is repeating over and over again.

I heard it, but I don't understand.

That's why

I'm saying it's so annoying.

Think back, how many times has this job been rushed?

Several times. I don't have time to count that.

Watch carefully. The Minister will sneeze next.

3, 2, 1.

And then the delivery person will deliver the wrong package.

Your courier has arrived.

See?

- DREAM NAVIGATION CO.,LTD. - It's not here, it's downstairs.

Let me tell you.

Work is boring.

Everyone, let's give it our all this week with the spirit of "keep pushing forward, don't stop."

No one understands that slogan anymore.

Ugh, so annoying. I really don't want to turn fifty.

Time, please stop.

Moriyama-senpai, let's leave it at that. I will explain more during the presentation.

Endo, please organize the emails.

- Wait, absolutely do not take a taxi. - It's dangerous.

I'll go on an outside assignment first.

Let's all work together and give our best this week.

Keep going, keep going.

Ouch, that hurts.

Are you okay?

I couldn't attend the briefing meeting. I'm really sorry.

I'm not asking about work. How many stitches did you get?

Thank you, Moriyama-senpai.

Miss Yoshikawa, if we really are in a time loop,

what do you think is the reason?

The reason?

Oh, is it me?

No, no.

Come on.

I'm afraid the reason is the Minister.

- Please review this trouble. - Alright.

About the stone the Minister wears, I have something to say.

The cursed green diamond.

Yes, that's the cause of everything.

It can grant the holder's wishes, but at a great cost.

To be honest, you should probably go back now.

Go back after crossing this barrier tonight.

Let me see.

Miso soup carbonated tablets. For promoting non-essential products like this,

we should use more catchy phrases.

For example?

Fun Miso.

Enjoy Miso.

Flavor Carbon Pills.

I'll think about it myself.

Hello, I'm Sakino from Kimoto Agency.

- Thank you for your hard work. - Thank you for your hard work.

What do you think?

Hmm, it's a bit lacking in appeal.

I see. I also thought it was somewhat lacking.

- Is that so? - It was all suggestions from people in the company.

I thought so. The slogan is crucial, it can determine success or failure.

- Yes. - It would be best if it could reflect Miss Yoshikawa's unique taste.

- Alright, I'll do my best. - I understand.

Also, relying on literature alone doesn't create a visual image.

- Right. - It would be better to include a video demonstration for a clear understanding.

- Can you do that? - Ah, I'll send the video material by tomorrow.

- Sorry for the trouble. Thank you so much. - I'll hang up now. Thank you.

Call Yamato Visuals. They work fast there.

I know.

Yamato Visuals is busy right now. It's better to contact ROCKIN'CHAIR instead.

Thank you.

Hello, everyone. Today, I'd like to introduce a new product that combines tradition and the future.

Future Standard.

Miso soup carbonated tablets.

Is this a cursed videotape?

It's a video sent by Yamato Vision.

It seems they didn't have enough staff, so they had a high school student who works there do it.

He's apparently a YouTuber.

The taxi you called has arrived downstairs. Hurry to the hospital.

Go left.

- I'll handle it when I come back. Don't do anything unnecessary. - Okay, got it.

Understood.

Did you send it already?

Ah, no. Well, even if I make changes, the result won't change.

The Minister also said it was okay, right, Minister?

Hello, I'm Sakino from Kimoto Agency.

Thank you for your proposal and the video.

Thank you.

It feels like it's lacking something.

The next meeting is on Monday morning.

- I'll send you new materials before the next meeting on Monday morning. - That would be troublesome.

- You've been a great help. - I understand.

Who wants to go have a drink? Raise your hand.

Okay, got it.

Thank you for your hard work.

Then I'll go have a drink by myself.

Yes, yes, that's right.

It's almost time, isn't it?

Alright, 3, 2, 1.

Yoshikawa, did you save the data?

No, I didn't.

This weekend, we'll make the company our home too.

Really?

I'll make it up to you next time.

You always say you'll make it up,

but when will you actually do it?

How about tomorrow night? I'm really sorry.

Do you know Kimoto Takako? She's a person full of unique ideas.

They want to recruit me now. I'm thinking of changing jobs.

Changing jobs?

Yes, I've always wanted to work there.

I want to wait until this job is successfully completed before giving my answer.

I understand. See you tomorrow then.

- Sorry for bothering you on Sunday. - No problem.

- How did things go with what I asked you before? - Mr. Sakino, I'm really sorry.

- It's really hard to accomplish. If you can't finish it... - It's alright. I'm absolutely confident that i can do it.

I'll send it to you early tomorrow morning.

- Is that so? Then please take care of it. - I'm sorry, goodbye.

I can't go on anymore. I need to take a nap.

No way.

The wound on your forehead will reopen from the impact.

Do you want to play a game?

Write down Miss Yoshikawa favorite word on this paper and cover it.

We won't look.

Did you write "success" with an exclamation mark?

How did you know?

Because we played this game last week.

Listen carefully.

Even if we experience a time loop,

we'll think it's a dream and forget what we've experienced.

To not forget the life we've lived,

we need to change our consciousness.

Please remember this secret code.

It's "Pigeon".

Pigeon.

Time loop. You mentioned it before, right?

Yes.

It's been an incredibly unlucky week.

I've always wanted to work there. I think I'll give them an answer after this job is successfully completed.

You can do it, you can do it.

Weber Chips.

So annoying, I really don't want to turn fifty.

Is this a dream?

What was it again?

Keep going.

Did an earthquake just happen?

- Is today Sunday? - Are you stupid? It's Monday.

No way.

Never-ending.

Good Catning.

Wow, everyone is spending the night in the office. So youthful.

In the end, what's the deal with these carbonated tablets specifically for miso soup?

Haha, have you tried them?

What's going on?

Where did the data for the documents go?

Speaking of which...

Have you given your answer about changing jobs?

I really don't want to turn fifty.

Stop, time.

Wait, Miss Yoshikawa.

Absolutely do not take a taxi.

- Absolutely do not take a taxi. - So frustrating, I'm running late.

Can't be true.

- For example? - Quirky miso.

- Eating miso. - Weber Chips.

Interesting, but I'll think about it myself.

I always end up falling asleep like this.

Yes, Yamato Vision is truly a gathering of video production experts.

I believe your company can definitely make it happen.

Finally on the road back home.

Searching for the legendary civilization of Miso Carbonation.

Is this an attempt at a Showa-style advertisement?

I heard they were short-staffed, so they had the retired president do it.

Oh, forgot about the wound.

The taxi you called is downstairs. Hurry to the hospital.

I'll send you the new data before Sunday morning.

Raise your hand if you want to go for a drink.

What will happen next, I wonder?

What was it again?

So unlucky.

I forgot again.

How about tomorrow night?

I'm really sorry.

Can't be true.

If we don't stop, we can't move forward in this loop.

Then, see you next "week."

"See you next 'week'."

Is this a dream?

What was it again?

Keep going.

- Did an earthquake just happen? - Ah.

- Is today Sunday? - Are you stupid? It's Monday.

No way.

Never-ending.

So it was a pigeon.

This is a pigeon.

It's been an incredibly unlucky week.

Do you want to join me?

The president secretly practiced golf early in the morning.

As soon as he stopped, he was called back to the office by the company's staff.

Thank you for your hard work. Next is the pedestrian crossing.

Look this way. The girl crossing the road dropped her handkerchief, and the young man picked it up, smiling and greeting her.

Then the girl turned around. A heartwarming morning scene.

This hell mode should be over next week.

If it still doesn't end, let's put this thing in the water pipe of Kimoto & Associates and let them have their fill.

Good Catning.

Wow, everyone is spending the night in the office.

So youthful.

What's wrong?

Mr. Kino called in the middle of the night on Friday and said he needs five more proposals by Monday.

Monday? Today?

In the end, what's the deal with these carbonated tablets specifically for miso soup?

Let me attend today's presentation meeting.

I'm on my way.

It's really looping, huh?

You guys knew it was looping but still came to work honestly. I didn't expect that.

Not really. We were also letting loose at first.

- But Murata said... - As long as we're not 100% sure of the cause of the loop,

there's a possibility that the next week could suddenly arrive.

There's also a possibility that it will end exactly on the twentieth loop.

If that's the case, not coming to work would be terrible.

So, what do you think we should do?

This cursed stone looks exactly like the one the minister is wearing.

Impressive that you found that out.

Please.

We've analyzed various time loop movies and thought about how to break the loop.

Usually, the cause is within the main character.

And there are several elements pointing to the protagonist being the minister.

Getting older, a common annoyance for all humans. The cursed key item.

Ah, the minister's birthday is coming up soon.

Always complaining about it.

So annoying, I really don't want to turn fifty.

Time, please stop.

That's right, this cursed stone received the minister's wish.

So, based on the conclusion,

The minister must personally destroy this bracelet.

For that, the minister must first understand the time loop that is happening.

A hierarchical reporting system.

That's right.

Isn't that how a company works?

So, we want to have Yoshikawa report to Senior Moriyama and make him believe in the time loop.

And finally, have Senior Hiraito report to the permanent minister. The minister should believe it.

This is so troublesome.

Why not just say it directly?

- Then let Yoshikawa give it a try. - Please give it a try.

Permanent Minister, I have something to tell you.

What's the matter?

We have been experiencing the same week over and over again.

Please think carefully. Don't you feel like we've been doing the same work repeatedly?

Hmm, Yoshikawa, go home and rest today.

No, listen to me. Don't you feel like we've been doing the same thing over and over again? - Really?

I understand.

Let's do as you say.

So, first, please become a fan of Mr. Moriyama.

Why are you saying such silly things?

Observe and thoroughly grasp his actions, and then "recreate" the future accurately in front of him.

Then make him open his heart.

When Mr. Moriyama is able to listen, immediately

show him the pigeon flashback technique.

Otherwise, whatever you say to him will fall on deaf ears.

I'm truly sorry.

Changing jobs, huh?

I've always wanted to work there.

I think I'll give my answer after this job is successfully completed

What was it?

Is today Sunday?

- Is today payday? - Next week.

Good Catning.

Wow, everyone is staying overnight at the office.

Youthful indeed.

- Yoshikawa, it's not the time to work now. - I know.

But I think what Murayuki said is right.

We never know when the loop will end.

So I think we should try to do our work better.

Raise your hand, please.

Impressive, Mr. Yamaguchi.

Ah, Mr. Hamaguchi, sorry, really sorry.

There will be a power outage. Everyone, please save your data.

Yoshikawa, how did you know? You saved me.

Shining tickets singing only for me, only for me

Dreams can come true only in this place

Shining tickets

Singing only for me, only for me

Dreams can come true only in this place Running with boundless imagination, how fantastical it is, it's a dream

Taste the miso, miso

miso

Miso charcoal tablets, the best choice

Mr. Moriyama, that milk is expired.

Wow, impressive. You're amazing.

I want to have a drink. Raise your hand if you want to join me.

- Impressive. - It's not Yamaguchi, it's Hamaguchi.

Indeed, Mr. Hamaguchi.

Yes, thank you so much.

Mr. Moriyama,

please apply for the ticket right away.

Otherwise, you'll regret it for sure.

There will be a power outage. Mr. Heiichiro, please save your data.

Mr. Moriyama, now or never.

I'm going. Yoshikawa, save me, please.

- Did you apply? - Yes, I applied. How did you know what I was going to do?

The power outage will last for 15 minutes. The reason is unknown.

We can't do anything.

But "no matter what the outcome, Don't worry, the moonlight shines at this moment." Look.

"Amidst the moonlight, why not enjoy this night?" See?

Wow, that's awesome.

Sing it.

Although it's the first song, the song is called "LAST DANCE."

Mr. Moriyama,

actually, we have been repeating this week all along.

It's a time loop.

What do you mean? Is this also a song by lyrical school? Which album is it from?

No, please pay attention.

There are 3, 2, 1 seconds

until the phone call.

This is already my eighth experience of this power outage.

By the way, the two of us have experienced it twenty times.

Why is it like this?

So, Mr. Moriyama,

just try it.

Even if you think you've been deceived, please remember this gesture.

It's a pigeon.

A pigeon?

What's going on?

Ah, come and see.

The girl over there will drop her handkerchief while crossing the street.

The young man picks it up and greets her with a smile.

Then the girl turns back, heartwarming morning scene.

And over there, the old guy will yawn and find that his fly is open.

3 2 1

This is amazing too.

There are others as well.

Next week, this hell mode will also come to an end.

If it still doesn't end, let's stuff this thing into the plumbing of the Kobamoto Office and let them have their fill.

After all, we've been repeating it all along.

It's scary to know what will happen.

Think of it differently. We can repeat the work countless times until it's properly completed.

Your way of thinking is even scarier.

Well, it won't work. Heiichiro is always consumed by work and can't think of anything else.

But the only one who can report to Heiichiro is Moriyama.

If we tell him in the usual way, he won't believe it.

- Endo. - Yes?

Can you handle Heiichiro's work?

I definitely can't.

It also involves design, right?

It's fine.

I'll start from scratch and teach you.

- Shape! Oh, oh, oh, oh. - Yes, yes, yes.

I understand. Then the video material.

I'll send it to you before tomorrow. Okay, I'll hang up now.

Ah, hello. Is this Mr. Fujio of ROCKIN'CHAIR?

Yes, thank you very much for last week

It's our first contact. Please take care of me. I'm sorry for the sudden call.

Yes, there are some matters I'd like to discuss with you.

The video material you sent was really great. Flawless.

Really? It's not that great.

No, it's not. You're amazing, Miss Yoshikawa.

We're done.

It's perfect.

- You're good. - Thank you for the compliment.

There's no work left for me to do.

Ah, Murata, can I borrow your phone charger?

- Ah, okay. - Senpai Heiichiro, there's something I want to talk to you about.

Ah, sorry, I'll tell you later.

Senpai Heiichiro, do you have a moment now?

Sorry.

It's done.

Hurry, hurry!

Oh, wow, impressive!

You're quite impressive.

Good.

Sorry.

There's no more work for me to do.

Ah, Endo, can I borrow your phone charger?

Ah, I forgot to bring it today.

- Ah, Murata. - I don't have it either.

Do I have it?

Ah, no, I don't.

Ah, there's nothing we can do about it then.

Ah, Sato.

It's so frustrating. Where did the charger go?

What's wrong?

I'm so tired.

Feels like I'm repeating the same things every week.

That's right, I feel like I've cycled through life like this for 10 years

If I were to say, what if we're really stuck in a time loop, what would we do?

Like in "Happy Death Day" or "Edge of Tomorrow," right?

Ah, yeah, that's right.

It's actually "Groundhog Day," right?

That would be a headache.

Finally, I managed to get paid leave next month. Planning to go on a trip with my wife.

Lately, my wife and I have been arguing a lot.

Really? It's been a while since I heard Heiichiro senpai talk about family.

Yeah, it has.

Ah, Heiichiro senpai, there's going to be a power outage.

How did you know?

Actually...

That's how it is.

I just had a feeling this week was strange for everyone.

Work is super fast, and Endo even learned design.

A time loop is just too unbelievable.

Let's try something. Please remember one thing, just this one thing.

This is a pigeon.

What is it?

This is a pigeon.

That's creepy.

Sorry to bother you on a Sunday. How is the thing I asked you about going?

It's already completed.

Impressive, impressive. Coming up with the term "Umami Carbon Chips." You're amazing.

Umami Carbon Chips.

You have such a refined taste in language. Did Yosikawa come up with it?

No, this...

What's wrong?

It's nothing.

By the way, Yosikawa really helped us a lot before.

She's really amazing.

Just like in "Indiana Jones."

That's right.

I wonder if we succeeded this time.

Hmm.

I think we did.

It's hard to say.

Hey

come and see.

The girl across the street will drop her handkerchief.

The guy picks it up and smiles at her.

Then the girl turns around, heartwarming morning scene.

Then the handsome guy yawns and realizes his zipper is open.

3 2 1

Then an airplane passes by.

Good morning.

Wow

Don't joke around. Don't make fun of an old man like me.

Really? Are you serious?

Bravo.

Next is just the Minister.

Heiichiro senpai, can I talk to you for a moment?

What's wrong, Moriyama senpai?

I'm wondering how many more loops we have to go through.

You're still so energetic.

Our lives have always been like this.

That's how it is.

They say it's scary the way you are.

I received a video material. You made it right after we discussed it yesterday?

Yes, I thought having video material would be more reassuring.

Wow, you're really amazing. It's no wonder you're Miss Yosikawa.

No, no. Building trust with employees is also part of the job.

I'll go have lunch then.

Alright, take care.

Minister.

Can we start the meeting scheduled on the work schedule?

That's right. We're going through the time from October 25th to October 31st repeatedly.

Do you have anything you don't understand?

I see.

Are you joking?

No.

Please look at this page.

This is not a joke.

All five members in our department have realized the time loop.

Evidence?

Please look at this page for the part about evidence.

There's no evidence, but there are reasons to believe. The number of submitted proposals has increased by 300%.

How did you know what I was going to say?

Is it magic?

Could it really be?

Shanghai tap water...

That's creepy.

There must be some mechanism to it.

The guests next to us often eat "Yoji" Barbara.

What's the situation?

Is it true?

Oh, I see.

It's a time loop.

Do you believe us now?

Hmm, for now.

Heiichiro is taking it seriously to this extent.

It doesn't seem like he's joking.

Finally.

Finally, it can end.

That's great. Finally.

Um, well, that's...

Did it really take so much effort to make me believe?

It was really hard.

How much effort did it take in the end?

Sorry, sorry, sorry.

I'm exhausted.

Ah, sorry, as long as you understand, it's fine.

Ah, it's not that.

There's one more step.

It's done.

Ah, thanks.

I'm done too.

Really? Thank you.

Everyone is so amazing.

Well then, goodbye.

I'll go first.

Good job, everyone.

See you next week.

Why?

Goodness, everyone is spending the night in the office. So young.

What's wrong with this?

Looping again.

Minister, why?

Hahaha, how should I answer that if you ask like that?

Why?

Give me that green diamond.

- Wait, wait. - Give me your hand.

Minister, how did you get this green diamond bracelet?

What green diamond? My daughter made this for me.

It should be just ordinary beads.

So, that means...

I'm going to quit.

Haha.

After working so hard until now...

There are more important things to me than work.

Your package has arrived.

- That Dream Navigator Co.Ltd. - That's not us. We're on the next floor.

70 times.

We've gone through it 70 times now.

Time loop, huh?

I'm sorry for keeping it a secret from you.

Has Miss Sato already noticed?

why didn't you tell us?

Restroom, restroom.

Come here and see.

Look at this.

What is it?

It's quite astonishing, isn't it?

I was also startled when I saw it.

Good morning.

It's really tough.

The minister's comic won the Rookie Award 15 years ago.

But at that time, one of his subordinates made a big mistake at work.

He couldn't focus on drawing comics for several years.

He stopped halfway through the comic.

He couldn't let go of his dream of being a comic artist.

He promised the publisher's editor that he would finish the sequel, but nothing came of it.

This is the unpublished manuscript.

I think this has always been a burden for the minister.

What's going on? Oh, it's because of this.

- What? - No.

This is the way to escape from this loop.

To break free from the time loop,

the protagonist must fulfill their unfinished wish. Many stories are like this.

So it's not a curse after all.

It seems that this is the only possibility.

So what should we do?

Let the minister finish this comic

and send it to the publisher to become a professional comic artist.

Friendly reminder: Persuading the minister alone won't work. We need everyone's help.

We need to transfer these storyboard sketches onto official paper,

turn them into finished products for the publisher to accept.

Why didn't you say so earlier?

You may not believe it, but we've been in this loop all week.

- what are you talking about? - I still have work to do.

It's been repeating over and over.

Are you listening? This whole week...

Right, you feel it too, don't you?

This week has been repeating. Trust me.

This week...

Good Morning, Good Evening. Everyone is staying overnight in the office.

Your package has arrived.

Good Morning, Good Evening. Everyone is staying overnight in the office.

- What are you saying? - I'm not joking.

Good Morning, Good Evening. Everyone is staying overnight in the office.

Still don't understand?

What are you saying?

Soon, a pigeon will crash into the window with a

"bang."

It's okay, it's okay. It's something from a long time ago.

This time, let's discuss the minister's burden together.

First, we need to make the minister aware of the time loop.

- And then... - Actually, there's no need for him to realize it.

Because when the pigeon crashes, the minister isn't in the office.

- That's true. - anyway,

let's complete this manuscript and send it to the editor.

That's our only possibility.

- Do we need ink? - Ah, I miss it. Yes, we need ink.

I used to buy G pens (dip pens) too.

I need to go to the briefing meeting soon.

- I mean, what time is it? - Sorry.

- Don't take a taxi. - I'll run there.

I'm back. Did everything go smoothly?

Thanks to the loop, we managed to get through it.

- What are you guys doing? - Miss Yoshikawa, come join us.

It's all about drawing.

Miss Yoshikawa, you're not making any progress at all.

Ah, I see. Miss Yoshikawa there's a trick to using this pen.

When you dip the pen in the ink, just lightly dip it like this. It will work really well.

Let me demonstrate. It's great to draw like this, right?

It's very effective to draw like this.

- I really like this part. - Yeah, me too.

- This scene is thought-provoking. - It's really good.

Hey, I said why do you keep going to the bathroom?

We can't make progress like this. The loop won't end.

Escape from this loop first, and then we can think about work.

Miss Yoshikawa

you're not drawing the comic, are you?

- Hey. - I haven't received the materials you said you'd send me.

Sorry, it got mixed up with other work.

- I'll prepare it for you right away. - Ms. Yoshikawa

Let's put aside the fact that you're changing jobs to join us.

- Wait a minute. - Your attitude toward work is very childish.

- Wait a moment. - Have you realized it yourself?

I'm really sorry about that.

Can we skip completing the comic this week?

Otherwise, the loop will continue.

It's hard to say.

Let's give up this time and try harder in the next loop, okay?

Are you serious? They have their own lives to live too.

Murata is getting married.

Endo said he wants to find a girlfriend

- Moriyama too. - These things aren't important.

This is the chance I've finally seized.

I'm different from you guys who have no ambition and stay in one place every day.

Let's forget about this week.

I'm going back.

- Wait. - Thank you for your hard work.

What do you mean forget about this week? When will we escape the loop then?

Thank you for your hard work.

It's done.

Hey, hello. I'm Yoshikawa

Can you come to our office?

Why does this feel so familiar?

They say familiarity is a sign of brain fatigue.

I've been waiting for you. Please come in.

- Lately, it feels like we have a power outage every week. - Indeed.

When I mentioned it to my colleagues, they said I should take a break.

Yeah, rest is important.

This project has been making unreasonable demands, and I apologize for that. - No worries

Since it's a big client, if we succeed this time, it will open up more opportunities.

Understood.

So I hope you can give it your all.

But I understand that you've probably been held back by other colleagues.

So i want to talk to you.

Although it might not be appropriate for me to say this. - Please go ahead.

It would be better for you to resign early.

You're here, Sakino.

Is the music sample data with you?

- I'll bring it right away. Please wait a moment. - Okay.

Sorry for the interruption.

Miss Kimoto.

I really admire you.

I'm Yoshikawa from Z Media, responsible for miso soup carbonated tablets.

- You're the new recruit, right? - Yes.

Sakino has probably been causing you a lot of trouble.

Not at all.

- Here's the data. Please confirm. - Okay.

How is it?

What?

this.

It should be fine. We can secure the deal.

- You won't make the same mistakes again, right? - Don't worry, everyone before was just a bunch of useless people.

Miss Yoshikawa is different.

Really? You're excellent.

Not really. Thanks to everyone's help.

- Your name is Yoshikawa, right? - Yes.

If you want to succeed, it's best to only focus on yourself.

In the end, you can only rely on yourself.

I really admire you, Miss Yoshikawa.

Tamura, what did you want from me earlier?

Sorry, please have a seat.

Let's continue our conversation.

that's right.

Yes, yes, exactly.

We've done our best.

We're overwhelmed with the workload.

I'm really sorry about that.

The drawings are interesting, aren't they?

I never knew the minister had this world in his mind.

I'm truly sorry.

Yes.

We will spare no effort to salvage this failure.

Yes, yes, of course.

I'm truly sorry.

I think it's the consequence of slacking off this week.

We will spare no effort to salvage this failure.

Good morning, Minister.

Wow, everyone's sleeping in the office. You guys are so young.

What are you all doing? Having a meeting? Haha, you're all so young.

- I'm going out. - I'm going out.

Minister?

What's wrong?

The Minister is contemplating

which is more important:

his own dreams or everyone's work.

That's a problem young people face.

I used to want to be someone who pursued my dreams,

but there aren't many things one can accomplish alone.

Why are you asking this? Are you trying to stump me with a riddle?

Thank you.

- How should we handle this part? - This part should be in white.

I'll join in too.

If you participate, won't you neglect your own work?

It doesn't matter anymore.

I'm really sorry, everyone.

Now, what's more important is to fulfill the Minister's dream

and escape together from the cycle of time.

Let's pause all our work and focus on completing the comic.

Everyone.

That's going a bit too far, isn't it?

For now, we should still do some work, or else...

Understood.

Come on, let's draw together.

But as responsible adults, we should still abide by the minimum rules.

If a bad reputation spreads in the industry, it'll be troublesome.

Thank you, everyone.

Please take a seat.

- Please take care of this. - This one is for you too.

- You're all prepared, huh? - I bought it myself.

- Thank you for your hard work. - Thank you for your hard work.

This comic is unexpectedly profound.

The more I read it, the more I like it.

I'm really sorry for not cherishing the present life

and the people in front of me.

I mistakenly thought I could handle everything on my own.

What's gotten into you suddenly?

I need to seriously consider my future and not change jobs for now.

Miss Yoshikawa's taste in writing is really impressive.

That tagline was written by our junior planner, Endo.

- Wasn't it Yoshikawa who came up with it? - Yes, Endo is very talented.

Let's go with this plan then, and prepare the video materials

by next Monday. Please understand.

Minister.

Where did you find this?

I watched it without permission. I'm really sorry, but the Minister's comic is really interesting.

We'd like to ask you to complete this story.

Except for the ending, all the other parts are already sketched on official manuscript paper.

Impressive, very impressive.

- Did everyone work on this together? - Yes.

What a nostalgic feeling.

Yes, yes, I also used to draw stories like this.

- How is it? Is it good? - very nice.

How is it? Is it good?

I remember you have a friend who's an editor at a publishing company, right?

Why don't we complete this work and submit it for review?

It's not possible. I can't do it.

I don't have confidence in whether this story is good or not.

But everyone did so much for me, a nd I'm truly happy about it.

I'm really moved.

- Thank you so much, everyone. - Well,

whether to submit it or not is another matter.

But I'm really happy and deeply touched.

More than half of the survey respondents resonated with the work.

It means the central theme reached everyone and touched the essence of life.

But there were also some who said they got a bit angry after reading it.

I'm scared.

When a work is released, it's inevitable to receive various comments. It means the Minister has stepped onto the stage.

Really?

No, no, no, it won't work.

That's what you say, but it won't work.

No, it won't work.

After all, this art style is outdated.

I'm already 50 years old. It definitely won't work.

No, not at all. You're still young.

- When Colonel Sanders started KFC, he was already... - No, it won't work.

Minister, it's not that you lack confidence in the comic itself, but rather in yourself, right?

It's because you don't have confidence in yourself

Minister, you always think of us,

so please consider your own matters as well.

It's not for others.

When it comes to other people's matters, I'm not afraid at all.

But when it's about my own matters, I lack the courage.

So, it won't work.

I... we all want to see the Minister achieve his dream.

Let's move forward together.

If you're not confident,

we'll be there for you.

It's hot.

i'm sweating.

Minister, finish drawing it.

Minister, finish drawing it.

We're all curious about how it will end.

Promise us to complete the task.

Keep going.

Impressive. Do you all have superpowers or something?

It's not that mysterious.

- Please take care of these pages. - Understood.

Please take care of them.

- please - thanks

Thank you. Now we can send them out.

Thank you, everyone. You've worked hard.

Father came to pick me up, tears streaming down his face.

The last scene is a bit unexpected.

Am I dreaming?

Goodnight, Minister.

Oh, it's been a while since I slept overnight at the office.

Did you send out the comic?

Yes, Santa Missy delivered it for me early this morning.

No, he's not here.

It's different,

huh? Wait a moment.

Things have changed. Everything has changed.

We succeeded. We succeeded.

usher in the morning

successful successful

Hello

Morning. Hello. I'm Sakino from Kimoto Agency.

Good morning.

I've been waiting for you to send the proposal to me.

- Yes, yes. - Honestly, I've never encountered such a situation before.

I thought you were an exceptionally capable person.

That... um... um... Do you still want to make an excuse? Please go ahead. I'm all ears.

I'm really sorry.

- Hello? Good morning. I'm Yukio from the editing department. Sorry, the phone's been changed. I'm permanent.

I'm sorry. That's my fault. I made everyone so busy.

Regarding this matter, Mr. Sakino, I will personally apologize to Kimoto.

- Kimoto? - Yeah.

I was classmates with Kimoto from elementary school to college. Also...

Regarding the invitation for Miss Yoshikawa to join our agency...

Wait a moment. Let me handle this.

Personally, I hope she continues to work with us.

She is an excellent talent that our agency cannot do without.

That's how it is,

Please don't mind it at all.

- Please don't mind it at all. - Then, I'll hang up.

How should I say this? Sorry, I was only thinking about myself.

But

I wanted you to continue working with us for a while longer.

Thank you. That's what I also wanted.

- Is that true? - Yes, it is.

Let's give it a try. It might have a pleasant surprise.

Oh, it feels like my whole self has opened up after sending out the comic.

But I'm really happy.

Thank you.

It's me who should thank you all. Please continue to guide me in the future.

Please guide us.

You said, "Please guide us."

Let's move forward and never stop.

- Oh, the phone is for you. - Thank you.

I've already bought the plane ticket to Spain.

when?

- The day after tomorrow. - The day after tomorrow, huh?

I have already arranged my paid leave.

Phone call at the comic editorial department.

Hello, yes, it's me.

The editor said that drawing comics is very interesting.

- Let me continue drawing. - Wow, impressive!

Hey, is that all?

- Did they mention anything about serialization? - No, they didn't.

- What about a short story? - None, none at all.

Thank you, everyone. I will keep drawing. Yes, I will continue.

Life can be quite...

Stuck.

What's going on?

Where is this? Dragona in Spain? It's such an obscure place.

Could it be...?

Initially, I went in search of true love, and after many twists and turns, it seems like I found it.

This guy...

He's quite cute, huh?