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Please take me.

Go wherever you want to go,

no matter where it is.

Your eyes and warmth were so pure

that they could make me

earnestly dream of such

a childish idea like eloping.

Somewhere far away,

where nobody would berate us,

I just wanted to tell you

that I like you.

I guess you're not coming.

"Love is Better the Second Time Around"

"Episode 2"

I did it.

Chief Editor!

Umm...

Please assign someone else

for Iwanaga-sensei.

Huh? Is there a problem?

It seems that

they don't like me over there.

No, our personalities don't match.

Ah, about that,

I just got a call from

Iwanaga-sensei a while ago.

Huh?

There's no editor as splendid as

Miyata-kun.

I look forward to continuing

to work with him in the future.

Well,

seems like he's quite taken with you.

Huh?

Aren't you looking a bit pale?

Just a lack of sleep.

Oh well,

are you okay?

Iwanaga-sensei is a writer

who can bring in good numbers.

So we'll continue to rely

on you for the job.

- Yes. - Alright then.

What's going on?

You agreed to change to someone else,

didn't you?

After kissing me,

there's no way that's okay.

(Business Now)

Dammit.

He's got a nice face.

Talking to that pretty face

throws me off my game.

(A new message)

(When can we meet this week?)

I have my own life.

I have work. I have a life.

I'm not in high school anymore,

I won't conform to your pace.

(Iwanaga Takashi Regarding the next meeting)

(Regarding the next meeting)

Regarding the next meeting.

I'd prefer to have

a face-to-face meeting if possible.

Every single time,

calling me for something that

could have been handled through email.

Miyata-san,

sorry to keep you waiting.

Iwanaga's running late

due to an unexpected visitor.

Can you wait a bit longer?

Sure.

If you'd like...

Thank you very much.

I'll accept it.

Um... so,

have you been at

the university for a long time?

From my student days.

I wasn't sure what to do,

and after failing to find a job,

Iwanaga-sensei picked me up.

He's my benefactor.

I see...

Miyata-san, you're an old acquaintance

of Iwanaga-sensei, right?

So you're aware.

I heard it from sensei.

You were his junior in high school.

Oh yeah, that's right.

I moved away midway though.

I heard you were very cute.

Oh no, no, that's not true.

Just average, really!

Just average.

Well, Iwanaga-sensei

was a famous person back then.

I suppose so.

Miyata-san.

Yes?

You bitch.

Don't you dare lay a hand on sensei.

Huh?

Don't be fooled by lip service

and fall for his invitations so easily.

You should know your place,

you're just a editor, nothing more.

Sensei seems like he's coming now.

Excuse me.

B...

Bitch?

Me?

Bitch?

Why did he have to

say it to that extent?

Hey.

Sorry for being late.

Shall we begin?

It's you! You're the cause!

I'm definitely going to

get changed in assignment.

- Miyata-kun! - Definitely going to...

Caught up with you.

What is it?

We've had enough of our meeting.

Here, you forgot this.

Ah...

Sorry about that.

Geez...

Look at your face.

Face?

Even if you make a face

like you want to be kissed,

I can't fulfill your expectations

at school.

Please refrain from

joking around too much.

I really don't want to be misunderstood.

I don't want to be called a bitch again.

A bitch? Miyata-kun?

That's what he said.

Could it be...

Shiraishi-kun?

Yes.

Ah, I see,

sorry about that.

Maybe he misunderstood something,

even though we're not lovers.

But you two already did it.

Of course he would misunderstood.

That was a long time ago.

Miyata-kun, hey.

I've had enough of being pushed around.

What I should be focusing on now is

enriching the life

I've built up until this point.

(Everything about marriage proposals)

(Engagement ring)

I used to think vaguely about

being with her eventually...

but after three years of dating,

at 30 years old,

maybe now is the best time.

This is quite unusual,

a restaurant with this atmosphere.

Thought it might be nice for a change.

Yeah...

Ako-chan.

Will you marry m...

Hiro-kun!

Huh?

They say love and marriage are separate,

but for me, I want to marry after love.

Thank you for everything until now.

I loved you.

(Please marry me)

Sorry to keep you waiting.

I'm glad you contacted me.

So, what's up?

It's all your fault, senpai.

A proposal?

Wow, I'm so happy.

That's three months' worth of salary.

Mm.

Got rejected.

Mm.

Since reuniting with senpai,

everything's been messed up.

My life is a mess.

How are you going to

take responsibility for this?

I'll take responsibility.

Go out with me,

Miyata-kun.

Stop fooling around!

How much more will you ridicule me?

Go out with you?

And if I accept,

will you laugh like last time?

Did you make a bet with that assistant?

I'm sorry.

I didn't realize I hurt you so much.

Well, I've said what I wanted to.

Excuse me.

About us going out,

I'm definitely saying no to that,

so please understand.

Got rejected.

It's okay, work is proceeding as usual.

I can manage just fine on my own.

I'll take responsibility.

Go out with me.

Could it be was he serious?

No, no, impossible.

He's just teasing me again,

there's no way he was serious.

Sensei.

Hmm?

No.

Why not?

You said you're single now, sensei?

I told you we wouldn't do that anymore.

Let's forget about what just happened,

and please leave.

I'm fine with a

no-strings-attached relationship.

I just want to be held by you, sensei.

I won't ask for

a romantic relationship.

Just call me whenever you feel like it.

You're okay with being a casual hookup?

Yes.

I've never wanted someone like that.

Even at that previous time,

I didn't treat it as just a hookup.

I like you, Sensei.

I've always liked you,

always, forever...

At that time, I was swayed

by your desperation...

But I regret it now,

I'm sorry.

Besides,

just because I won't be yours,

it doesn't mean I can overlook you insulting Miyata-kun.

I won't forgive it next time.

Sensei, you've been

acting strange lately.

Is it because of that person?

It's none of your concern.

Just go home.

Since reuniting with senpai,

everything has gotten weird.

Things has gotten weird.

That's my line.

But

we're not kids anymore.

We won't be shaken by

something like this.

Please stop posing.

It's beautiful.

Come over here.

This is still a business meeting, right?

Of course.

It's also a part of our research

for the first web article,

'The Economics of Dating Spots'.

Should we hold hands too?

Huh?

I'm not joking.

What should be the theme

for our next magazine article?

Right.

How about 'The weak yen currency

and Honeymoon Destinations'

or 'Is Inflation Always Bad?'

Something like these?

Hmm, either one works for me.

I think a softer theme with

broader appeal would be better.

Thanks to your looks,

we might attract a new audience.

Oh, really?

Do you like my appearance,

even just a bit?

Come on, tell me.

I like it!

Since high school,

I've always thought

your face was beautiful.

Really,

your face is just amazing,

just your face alone.

That was fun, wasn't it?

Please, just stop it.

I don't want to be pushed around by you.

I want to be pushed around by you.

Stick to the agenda for next meeting.

Come on, come on.

Do you have some time after this?

Let's take a walk.

I think that's enough.

You

have things you want to ask, right?

There are things I want to tell you too.

Remember when

we went to the local river together?

Yes,

That's an embarrassing memory.

I can't forget the you from back then.

Please, forget it. Right now.

Mm...

Your lips were so soft.

Back then,

I actually made a bet with a friend

whether you'd run away with me or not.

Right.

Senpai, you're heartless, after all.

But

it's true that I also felt affection

for you back then.

That time...

I was a little shocked

when you didn't show up.

I hid my own guilt.

If we could get somewhere far away,

I had so many things

I wanted to tell you.

What about you?

You wanted to ask me something, right?

Which side did you bet on?

Did you expect me to come

or not?

Not to come.

I was afraid of

getting hurt if I expected it

and you didn't show up.

I'm sorry,

I was young then.

So,

let's start over.

We're adults now,

we can make it work this time.

Is it okay?

Is it really okay?

Is it really okay for me?

I won't be fooled,

I'm an adult now.

We're both in our 30s,

what's this about starting over

and making it work?

Life isn't that sweet,

I know that well enough.

A fleeting romance

that only last a moment,

I don't need it!

Don't think that you can say

anything with a melancholic expression

and a beautiful face,

and I'll accept it all!

And also, the deadline!

It's until next Wednesday at 3 p.m.,

so excuse me!

I got rejected again.

How thrilling.

I'm the one who wants you

to take responsibility.

You were deep inside my heart,

and now that you've reappeared,

stirring up my feelings

for you once more.

(This is a fictional work)

(Next episode)

Isn't that my relationship

with you, sensei?

That we're lovers?

Apparently, he couldn't

contact Iwanaka-sensei.

Why do you have to mess with me?

We're not high school students anymore.

We still have time to stop.

Because we're adults, so we can't stop.