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How pathetic of me.

I probably got overly excited, not having been alone with a man in so long.

How I wish I could take everything back.

I was so full of self-loathing, I couldn't even bring myself to cry.

Wait.

Do you know what you're doing?

What are you going to do if I go to your husband and tell him that his wife tried to seduce me?

You won't tell.

You think I'm that desperate to keep my job?

You're not a coward.

Don't humor me.

One day your little games are going to come back to haunt you.

You look perfect living in your shallow home with your shallow husband.

Hi, honey.

Oh, you're home.

Sorry! I didn't hear you, I was working on my speech.

- So, you had an umbrella? - Uh, yes.

What's this speech?

It's an honorary lecture for the Science Department.

They insisted I speak since I've been promoted to associate professor.

Will you come see it, Yuichiro?

Please come, it's my special night!

- Fine, I'll go. - Yes!

I think I'm going to continue using my maiden name, Orihara.

Everyone's already familiar with it.

[Kanto Seinan University Developmental Biology Department, Orihara Noriko ]

My father will be pleased, too.

Sure. You do what you think is best.

Good, then that's settled.

Are you hungry? Let's eat.

I'm sorry, I didn't have time to cook.

It's fine. This looks good.

That rain was intense! The line for a taxi was crazy.

I hope Hamumi is okay. Where could she be?

Mama?

Oh, sorry.

What is it?

About Hamumi. I hope she hasn't caught a cold in this rain.

I made a flyer for a lost pet. What do you think?

- It's useless. - What?

It's not a dog.

Even if somebody found a hamster, they won't be able to tell hamsters apart.

- Or are you trying to make me feel bad? - That's not true.

Then don't be stupid! The hamster will not catch a cold from the rain.

It's probably happily eating junk it found.

Are you okay?

No, are you the one that's okay? I don't even want to talk to you right now.

- I'm sorry, Mama. - Why are you apologizing?

- Well, you're angry. - Stop it.

Don't apologize if you don't even know what you're apologizing for!

I am a horrible woman.

I lashed out at my husband because another man rejected me.

But I'm grateful to have somebody close by to lash out to.

Maybe that's all what a spouse is worth for.

Hello?

Doing laundry?

- What do you want? - You look a little down.

Can you see my face?

People assume us housewives do the same thing every single day.

Sometimes, I find myself staring into the drying laundry and wanting to disappear.

Actually, I am feeling a bit down.

Rejected by Mr. Kitano?

What are you talking about?

I got turned down, too.

It never gets easier, does it? I couldn't sleep last night.

I didn't know someone as experienced as you would lose sleep over being turned down.

No experience you've ever had is useful when you're falling in love with someone new.

A new partner is a new start.

Maybe that's why we fall in love...

But, maybe it's a good thing that things didn't go as planned.

An affair is an affair.

One mistake and you lose everything. You're lucky you got to pull back.

- So, that just means I don't have to get caught? - Um...

That's not hard to do at all.

As long as you don't bring your lover home, no husband would ever guess their wife's affair.

I'm not giving up now. I need someone to look at me.

Life isn't worth living otherwise. I know you feel the same way.

Why do you keep dragging me into this?

I'm not seeing Mr. Kitano again.

Bye now, I'm busy.

I only got defensive because I thought she might be right.

If I knew I would never get caught, I would go see him again.

I would cry and ask him, 'Why don't you understand me?'

She and I.

We're the same.

Women who should be scorned for their shallow acts of selfishness.

'Love Affairs In the Afternoon'

Episode 3

You went out last night?

Proofs were done, so we went to have barbecue and karaoke after that.

Does Kato-san go to those gatherings, too?

The illustrator? No, why?

When he came over before he said he didn't like our food.

That's rude. Don't pay it any attention.

I'm not. I just wondered about him, that's all.

No one knows how he lives.

So, now you're interested in artists?

You said you wanted him to draw you again.

Actually, I do. I've never met anyone that seemed so dangerous.

Why would a spoiled woman like you be interested in a struggling artist?

Excuse me. Money isn't everything. For all you know, I'm dreaming of eloping.

Yeah, right.

Please come true!

[Win the lottery.] [Find money.]

All your wishes are about money!

Should I have wished for a handsome man?

You have a better chance of finding a bagful of money on the street.

- Do you say everything that's on your mind? - Okay. Okay, I'm sorry.

- Mineko-san! I need help over here! - I'll be right there!

Tanabata... (Star Festival)

The manager said employees can make wishes, too.

Are you serious?

I'm faithful.

[I love Rikako. Please split up her marriage.]

Faithful? Well, I guess no one's going to read it.

- Why don't you write one too, Sawa-chan? - Sawa-chan?

I don't have anything to wish for.

- Tragic. - No, I'm happy already.

You don't look very happy.

None of your business.

- Kei-kun! Kei-kun! - Goto! Stop doodling and get back to work.

Kinoshita, sit up.

Nice work.

What are you doing! Go get it.

Kinoshita!

You don't have an umbrella?

I'll walk you home. I got off early today.

No, I'll be fine.

Actually, I wanted to apologize for saying you don't look happy.

I didn't see that coming.

I'm sorry. Really sorry. It wasn't my place.

Hmm.

What?

I wondered what Rikako saw in you, but you do have an endearingly honest side.

Excuse me, I'm pretty popular you know.

A man has to be more than just good-looking for a married woman to risk everything for.

I see. She did go out with me once!

Don't be so confident. I'm sure it was a game. Or just killing time.

- You are cold-blooded. - I can be honest with you.

- Does that mean you're attracted to me? - What?

Sorry, I'm only interested in Rikako right now.

Don't be stupid. I don't have to hide anything because I'm not attracted to you.

Oh come on!

Hey, isn't that the teacher from the other day?

Hold this.

Here.

Sorry for coming unannounced.

An affair is not a fairytale.

A married woman who falls in love with another man is a broken machine.

He probably thought I flirt with anybody.

I'm sad, but I'm also relieved.

I won't be tempted if I know he dislikes me.

I probably won't ever see him again.

Goodbye, my pathetic love.

Goodbye, my selfish and detestable self.

Goodbye, Kitano-san.

[Kitano Yuichiro Delete Contact? Yes - No]

Hamumi? Hamumi!

Oh no... it's gone.

[Contact Deleted]

I heard that rat ran away?

Yes, it was my fault. But I just...

Oh, are you lonely?

You bought a new one?

It's not good for him to stay alone.

- Say hello to... your new wife! - New wife...

They're already getting along!

Maybe Shunsuke-san would get along better with a new wife, too.

Don't take it like that.

All I want for you is to be happy and make lots of babies.

I'll help you make dinner. What time is Shunsuke coming home?

I bought mountain yam again.

Mountain yam, rebanira (liver and chives), we need to get our nutrition...

I'm sorry, you might have to give up on children.

You always wanted them so badly so, I could never tell you.

But, I don't think you'll ever have grandchildren.

What do you mean?

I was waiting for you!

What? I'm not sure that's a good idea.

- What's the problem? - Please ask Shunsuke-san.

- See you tomorrow! - Don't mind me...

From the Department of Biology, Doctor Orihara Noriko.

Dr. Orihara, please come to the stage.

[Department of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology Research Team, Dr. Orihara Noriko]

Sasamoto-san.

You were mad that teacher saw us sharing an umbrella, weren't you?

Whatever.

- But... - Be quiet and get back to work.

- Hello. - Rikako.

Who are you?

You came to see me, right?

I think you have the wrong person.

I need bamboo for the star festival. My children want to decorate it.

Right this way, ma'am.

I think that was a little cruel.

'Eager when you meet them, cruel when you leave them.'

It's the cardinal rule for us women.

Right this way, 'Princess Orihime'.

We have wish papers over here, too.

Oh wow! You helped me the other day.

- Yes. - Thank you, the bento was delicious.

I'm happy to hear that. Today, I recommend the spicy fried chicken bento.

I'm sorry, I have to cook today. My husband doesn't like that I keep getting take out.

But I hate cooking, so I have no idea what to make!

[I love Yukako]

Then you should talk to her.

She's excellent at cooking, just the perfect housewife.

What?

Here, you can't go wrong if you just follow the instructions.

How many people are there in your family?

Just my husband and I.

Then why don't you make sweet and sour pork, salad... and buy bonito sashimi?

Do you feel sick?

Reading all the steps is making me feel nauseous.

You really don't like cooking, do you?

Don't make fun of me!

She's going to come over for dinner tonight.

That was fast.

I'd promised my daughters a special Star Festival dinner anyway.

The three families can celebrate together.

Three families?

You bring your husband, she's bringing hers, too.

Are you sure she's not forcing you?

Of course not. All it took was for her to tell me I didn't have to cook!

I think you have something special here.

I thought you would say that.

Do you feel like you sold your soul to the devil?

Oh no, I'm thankful for you, I eat because you give me work.

This is odd. You're too honest today.

Thank you, goodbye.

Hey, Kato-san? Who was the model?

Do you really want to know?

No, it's a simple question. As your editor-in-chief.

I can't tell you.

Are you taking this seriously?

- Of course, I am. - I don't think you are.

You've never liked me, have you?

No, you've never liked me.

An artist feels like a mother cat who's just had her kittens taken away.

She thinks she's surrounded by enemies.

I'm the one who hired that defensive cat.

I couldn't do it if I disliked you. You have to learn to trust me.

So, tell me who this model is.

I can't tell you.

[Incoming call: Rikako]

Excuse me. Kato-san.

Your contract is terminated effective today.

You won't be needing her then. I'll be taking her.

Hello.

We're having a Star Festival dinner with Sawa and her husband, and another friend.

Star Festival...

You know, I fired that artist, Kato, you said you were interested in.

I see. I don't see the two of you getting along.

Yes. It felt good. Later.

I won't go. I don't like meeting new people.

Come on! This is my debut into the housewife scene.

I'll call you when I finish work.

Can you make it?

I'm held up with a work meeting, so you go ahead first.

Okay. Bye.

Sawa-san? What did she say?

She invited me to her friend's house.

You two seem happy.

So, I don't understand how the two of you can't have children.

I don't want you to misunderstand things, so I'm going to be direct with you.

Yes. Tell me exactly what it is.

We... we are... you know...

Are what? Shun-chan.

Sorry. I can't say this. No. This is between a husband and a wife.

So, the two of you are sexless?

- I get it now. - Here's your order.

The two of you don't have sex.

Do you want to divorce Sawa-san?

No! We get along just fine. It's just that...

Can't you just close your eyes and do it?

I hear there's lots of men that bear it like that.

Mom, please!

You keep that up and Sawa-san is going to run off with another man.

Sawa doesn't have anybody like that.

[Biology Final Exam Name: Kinoshita Keita]

[Biology Final Exam Name: Goto Manami]

'Bamboo leaves sway in the wind...'

We're all set. Mana-chan, Hina-chan, help yourselves.

Yes! Where's Dad?

He never comes home this early.

Us princesses can eat first. The princes will come home soon.

Even your bathroom is huge! Wow, this looks delicious!

I eat all the time in the school cafeteria, so this is amazing.

- Cafeteria? - Are you a student?

No, I work at an university.

- Wow! You're a professor? - Professor?

Not professor, just an associate professor. There's a huge difference.

It's still very impressive. A scientist.

Oh no. I just couldn't stand the thought of looking for a job and just kept studying.

I love my husband, but I hate cooking and cleaning, I'm a terrible wife.

- Please sit down. - Thank you.

Is your husband a researcher, too?

Well, you could say so.

- Good evening. - Hello.

Isn't it a pain to be forced to socialize with your wife's friends?

Oh no, not at all.

Let's go then.

Sawa-chan finished work at three.

Please don't take it the wrong way.

There is nothing between us.

This month's issue was interesting.

'Housewives who have affairs in the afternoon.'

It's our most popular series.

Critics say it's irresponsible to glamorize such subject matter.

Oh, don't take it to heart.

The world would be a boring place if everyone took themselves seriously.

Do you ever wish you worked outside the home?

I don't think I could bear just being at home all the time.

It's easy working outside, isn't it?

But men like the idea of supporting their families.

I don't work so my husband can strive to be the best father he can be.

Even if that means a lower income.

You really are a perfect housewife, with everything calculated out.

But Rikako-san has some sleepless nights herself.

When she can't sleep at all. Right?

Like when?

Like when she fights with her husband?

Sawa-chan.

What you really mean is when my love life isn't going as planned?

Love?

The thing is...

I have a man... other than my husband, that I'm falling in love with.

What if your own wife was one of those housewives who go meet men during the day?

Ha! That's not possible with my wife.

I always thought so myself.

Look, you surprised Noriko-san. I'm sorry, it's a lie.

This one may be good at cooking, but she can ramble sometimes.

It's all right. I'm not a child either.

I've experienced an affair as well.

Before I got married though.

I was with a man who had a wife and children.

He was a professor at my university.

When things went south, it was my current husband who was there for me.

You're strong. You went through all that and look where you are now.

Sawa-chan, you have to divulge a secret, too.

It's not fair to leave it to us.

What? Me?

Don't count on it, she doesn't have anything interesting to tell.

I don't think so.

You don't seem like it, but I think you have a passionate side.

Me? Hmm...

I've started thinking there might be something happening right under my nose.

Oh, come on.

I didn't go to see her.

Then why did you come?

I wanted to apologize.

I was rude, and, it hurt her.

So, you were coming to see her.

You and Sawa, you're very alike.

Who cares if you're a teacher or a housewife?

Don't you want to let go and fall in love?

When I was in high school, I fell for my teacher.

He liked me, too. We would meet alone sometimes.

And? Did you do it?

No, nothing like that.

But people started rumors, lies, like we were meeting in hotels.

All my friends betrayed me and disappeared.

I've never had close friends since.

I get scared that they're going to go away anyway.

I'm not going to disappear.

After all, we're accomplices.

Accomplices? Are you in love too, Sawa-chan?

- Let's go right now! - Go where?

I know where your princess lives. Let's go.

Stupid. She has a husband.

You're stupid. I know what that pain feels like.

But, there's no harm in just going to her house.

It'll be exciting just to look at her window.

I can't. I'm meeting my wife after this anyway.

What? You're boring.

Then, let's go if you win. All right?

Ready, go!

No no no, it's not love. I just think he's nice.

- But I've already given up. - I told you she was boring.

You've finished it before it started. Just like in high school.

You didn't do anything, but people gossiped anyway right?

- Yes. - Then you should do as you please.

I agree with Rikako.

Are you serious? Or did she just brainwash you?

I once calculated the mathematical probability of two people meeting.

I'll spare you the details, but the chance is about one in eight billion.

It's an unfathomable number.

Meeting someone is a miracle. You should cherish it.

I'm home.

I heard you were fired.

I saw you don't like bread, so I brought rice balls today.

Someone tell you that a way to a man's heart is through his stomach?

You're so shallow.

Really.

Wait.

That painting?

I got fired when I submitted this.

You have everything a normal woman would want, why are you still starving?

Aren't you the one that's starving? Eat up.

Spicy!

It's poison.

No. You said you didn't like my cooking, so I added extra jalapeno.

I look aggressive, but I've actually never pursued a man.

I don't want to take that pleasure away from him.

But I don't think I have to worry about that with you.

- Can you do these, too? - Yes.

- Good morning. - Good morning.

Kitano-san came here yesterday.

He was worried that he had hurt you.

Hello.

Ow! Ow!

Are you all right?

I'm not hurt.

Your forehead is red.

Not this... anyway you don't have to worry about me.

Wait!

Do you want to go to that park again?

We weren't finished talking about stag beetles.

I have to go home and make dinner.

Of course, we'll be back before dark.

You're sneaky. You're planning on starting it this time, aren't you?

Start what?

A kiss, of course.

Why do you have to take it there?

Because I see it in your face.

Was that always your intention with me?

I don't know, you perverted teacher!

What? Then you're a perverted cashier!

Perverted housewife! Perverted housewife!

Oh be quiet, you... Weirdo Glasses!

I'll be there in a second.

It can just be a stupid argument.

I don't need any sweet words.

I just want to be with him as long as possible.

- Aren't you going to say anything? - Yes.

I... was hurt.

When I saw you... sharing an umbrella.

I'm sorry. Something's wrong with me.

No.

I was really hurt, too.

Stupid. So immature.

Hey, what should we do?

Hmm, what to do...

I'm going to be honest.

I felt like I wanted to go far, far away.

I'm not even ready to have the whole world against me yet.

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It didn't matter who it was, you just wanted someone to look at you.

We don't have anything yet, but I'll get evidence they can't run away from.

Your husband suspects something, doesn't he?

I think, I might be pregnant.

I thought you would answer to my feelings.

Sawa-chan, you're stronger now.