Original subtitles

- Hey! - Welcome back!

Heya!

- I've brought some beer. - Beer!

- I'll take that off you. - Thanks!

Awesome!

- Where's Sayako? - She's picking up her senior colleague.

- Senior colleague? - Yes.

Thank you for having me!

Wow, this is incredible.

This is Mako. She's a senior colleague of mine from my previous job.

Nice to meet you!

Lovely to meet you. My name is Mako Nemura...

Um, this isn't much but...

Thank you very much.

Which do you like?

[Congrats on placing in the competition, Sayako!] Sayako!

Congrats on placing in the competition!

Thank you!

You worked real hard this time, Sayako!

- Real hard! - I worked hard too, though...

Me, too.

But you've really grown, Saya.

You were a useless nothing when you first enrolled.

Excuse me? Watch that mouth of yours!

- Here you go. - Thank you!

- Sorry for joining in out of the blue. - Not at all.

Sayapi insisted that I celebrate with her.

You liar! You're the one who said you didn't want to drink with college students even if someone paid you.

By the way, Mr. Hinata... Are you seeing anyone at the moment?

- What? - He's welcoming applications for a spouse.

Is that so?

I wouldn't have expected that!

Um, I'll bring out some drinks.

- Say, Taa-kun? - "Taa-kun"?

Why'd you choose to date Sayapi when you're surrounded by so many young and cute girls?

Don't make me throw you out, Mako.

I like interesting people.

Sayako throws in everything to make people laugh.

- You're right about that. - No one laughs, though.

But she still keeps at it.

Why is it that everyone's praising me, yet my heart hurts?

You don't have a boyfriend, Mako?

No. Never had.

Liar! You were dating that hot guy who worked at a trading company.

Tell us everything.

You're not going to get married?

There it is. Unwarranted questions about marriage from innocent youth with no ill intent.

Well...

How about we nix the sensitive questions, okay?

Honestly, I've been pretty indifferent about the whole thing lately.

- I totally get that. - Don't you dare direct that question to me, you plebs!

How does it actually feel to be single in your thirties?

That's the only future I picture myself having right now.

It's actually pretty easy-going and fun.

I think you should get married if you're really intent on doing it

but it's all about chance meetings and compatibility.

My girlfriends who've panicked and married off-the-shelf losers

are all either divorced or cheating on them.

Talk about facts!

But I definitely wanna be married by the time I'm 25.

Isn't that awfully soon?

- That's about the right age since I want to have three kids. - Three kids?!

Say, could you avoid the sensitive topics? You've got people in their early thirties and late thirties here.

You can't make career progress if you have kids, though.

Hey, listen to me!

Why not? Don't you agree, Mr. Hinata?

I suppose it depends on the company you're employed by.

I see...

I'm gonna be both a party-girl builder and a gutsy mom.

What about you, Marin?

I want to learn some things at a major organizational firm before joining my dad's business.

What are you going to do when you graduate, Sayapi?

I haven't really made up my mind yet,

but I'm looking at working for a company that focuses on renovations.

Nice!

Women really do put more thought into the future than men.

- Of course. - I'll bet Kanta doesn't have a single thought.

Hey, come on.

What about you, Taku?

Have you decided what you'll do?

Not yet.

[My Second AOHARU]

[Episode 8] Hey, I just got home.

Could you quit calling me just because you've gotten home safely? I'm not your boyfriend.

Mr. Hinata's way hotter than I expected! Talk about daddy vibes!

But Mr. Hinata was really scared over how you were all over him.

And your bitty boyfriend is so clear and fresh.

Yes, he's practically see-through.

A hot architect oozing with mature appeal and open-mindedness

and a fresh, hot architectural student bursting with amazing clarity.

I can't pick between the two!

You're not in the position to pick either of them.

But you know what? It's totally like you to pick the college student.

- What do you mean by that? - It means you've still got your head in the clouds.

Excuse me? You're the one who said that a woman's life isn't defined by marriage or children.

That's true, but...

Actually, Taa-kun's more matured than I expected.

Yeah, he was a little quiet today.

Perhaps he was taken aback by my stunning looks?

He must've had his competition preparations on his mind.

He's someone who loses sight of everything around him when it comes to architecture.

Guys like that are so dreamy!

I heard the deal from Professor Morisaki.

You have the opportunity to gain experience in Zurich and at Schmidt's atelier of all places.

This is an unbelievable chance.

I think you should definitely go.

Yes?

Do you have a moment?

I think you should thin out or make this area more simple.

I see.

Thank you so much.

When you're unsure, less is generally more.

Hey, Taku?

Did something happen?

- What do you mean? - Things seemed awkward between you and Mr. Hinata.

I got a message from Liam Schmidt the other day.

Liam Schmidt? You mean the Swiss architect?

I went to show van den Berg my portfolio on my trip to the Netherlands in June,

and Schmidt happened to be there too.

Ah, I see.

What did Mr. Schmidt want?

He asked me to work at his atelier.

Seriously?!

So you're going to Switzerland after you graduate?

He wants me to go there as soon as possible.

What are you going to do?

You have to go!

I'd be heading straight to Narita right now if I were you. [T/N: Narita is an international airport in Tokyo]

Anyway, can you keep this between us for now?

Okay.

Good night, then.

Night.

It'll be okay.

A long-distance relationship would be a piece of cake for you and Sayako.

This kid's sharper than a knife.

An internship? [1 Week Internship]

You're still only in your second year of university. Aren't you getting ahead of yourself?

It may be a little too soon, but...

I think you can wait until you're a third-year student.

I'm older than you guys, so I need to get a headstart.

If you're going to be an intern, you should look for a place that offers practical experience.

One-day positions are pretty much just open days at the company.

Are there places that offer practical experience to second-year students?

Yep! Some even offer them to first-year students.

I have classmates doing them, too.

Really? I'll try looking for some.

Can you handle all of this, Sayako?

You've got assignments and your part-time job, too.

I know I'm going to have a packed schedule,

but I want to do everything I'm capable of right now.

You're incredible.

- Come to think of it, where's Sukka? - She's out eating beef bowls with Kanta.

But they only just had lunch!

There's always room for beef bowls!

So good.

- Hey, Sukka? - Huh? What?

Are we sorta kinda

dating?

I mean.

I was wondering if we are dating.

It's not like you've asked me out.

Oh, then... Let's go out.

What do you mean "Oh, then..."?

And now's not the time for that. We're eating beef bowls here.

Why?

That's what's wrong with you.

What do you mean?

- What? - I was just thinking how hardworking you are.

I'm but a mere beauty whose only saving grace is her hardworking quality.

- Did you eat something weird? - I'm just a worthless woman

who's got nothing but beautiful looks.

- What are you applying for this time? - Miss... Japan.

Do you want me to punch your shoulder or flick your forehead?

- Sorry. - There we go.

Let me see.

I've decided to apply for a place called "Studio Miri."

- "Studio Miri"? - Yep.

It's a company I found while looking for internships.

- The things they make are totally my style. - Nice.

It'll probably be difficult to get a spot since it's a small company with only two positions available.

What about you, Taku?

Are you going to study abroad or something?

Where'd that suddenly come from?

Don't talented architecture students go off to study abroad? I wouldn't know, though.

Hey, is this for the competition that closes at the end of this month?

No. It's an international competition with a mid-January deadline.

What? Can you handle both your thesis assignments and multiple competitions?

I'm fine. Only one of them needs a scale model.

You're definitely the harder worker between us.

I'll follow your example.

- And you will be turning 33 next year. - Yes.

May I ask what you were doing post-high-school graduation and pre-university enrollment?

I had stints as a temporary and contract office worker.

- In the architecture industry? - No.

I was a clerk at insurance and lease companies.

I see.

- Thank you for coming. - Thank you very much.

Have you forgotten something?

No.

I didn't get a spot, did I?

Um, we will let you know at a later date.

Could you tell me what my shortcomings were for future reference?

We asked you to come in because of your ten years of work experience and striking application,

but your experience was in completely different fields.

Honestly, I didn't think the prospect is good for someone in their thirties to have no experience in this industry.

Thank you very much. Your insights were very useful.

- Thank you. - Please excuse me.

Who'd have thought the carelessness in my twenties would come back to bite me like this?

I loved the fable about the Three Little Pigs when I was a child.

Especially the youngest pig who built the brick house.

But in my twenties,

I was the eldest pig who built a house out of straw.

I didn't learn anything at all

from the lessons taught in the book.

When everyone around me my age had built up their skills and careers like brick houses,

I was just grumbling about how it wasn't meant to turn out like this

as I drank alcohol in my straw house.

Well, I suppose I got what I deserved.

But you're building up those bricks like there's no tomorrow right now.

I know it might be tough compared to others your age since your walls are still low and you have no roof,

but you'll have a complete house eventually if you keep building, brick by brick.

Of course, you might need more time and effort

than those who've taken the conventional route.

Right.

Would you like to be an intern at my company?

I can't always rely on you, Mr. Hinata.

So, I'll find my own internship somehow.

Thank you very much for listening to me rant.

Don't mention it.

Look, everyone at Familiya is still young,

so I bet they can't understand how you feel.

That's absolutely right!

By the way, has Taku mentioned anything since?

What do you mean?

About his future?

Nothing in particular.

I see.

Anyway, I have to head off to class.

- See you, then. - Thank you for listening.

I'll be off now.

[Japan and Switzerland] [Long-term Visa Requirements]

[Studio Miri]

Am I going to have trouble finding a company, barely scrape through somewhere

and then end up working there while thinking things weren't meant to turn out like this again?

No! I can't let that happen.

[The next day]

I just cannot give up on my desire to work at your company.

I am emailing as I would like another opportunity for selection.

[My sincerest apologies, but it would be difficult to have you join as an intern as we have filled our capacity.]

Hello! Thank you for taking my call. [Two days later]

This is Sayako Shiratama, a second year student in the school of architecture at Shiomi University.

As mentioned in my email to you the other day,

we have reached our maximum capacity for interns.

Yes, I am very much aware of this,

however, could you give me another- [Two more days later]

- Ms. Kurita. - What is it?

What you're doing is very disruptive.

I don't have the time to spare.

Yes, I am completely aware of that.

However, I want to learn at this company, no matter what.

I know very well that I am overstepping the boundaries here.

If I were in your position, I would likely reject me as well.

It's true that I spent most of my twenties idling by in my straw house.

Your straw house?

But I realized that I couldn't live like that forever

and enrolled in university when I turned 30.

I don't think I can erase my lazy past

where I acquired no skills or savings for over ten years now.

However,

if I do nothing for my thirties,

it will turn into my forties where I'm capable of nothing.

I have an almost abnormal obsession with learning.

I'm here today because I don't want to have any more regrets.

I'm more gutsy than your average student!

So please let me learn at this company!

As I have told you many times, we have reached our capacity.

I'm sorry to say this, but please leave.

Thank you very much for your time.

Please excuse me.

Welcome back.

You're awake?

I'm worried about the future.

I've worked so hard and can't even get an internship.

How can I even get a job after graduation?

You've only been rejected once. You don't need to be so depressed.

No, I'm mentally scarred.

Are you part of the Yutori generation, or something? [T/N: Those born between 1987-1996 who were babied at school]

You're still young, but you speak like an old geezer.

- You'll be fine. - How do you know that?

Because I believe in your abilities.

You're someone who'll be fine, no matter what.

I feel like I really will be fine after hearing you say that.

Let me recharge myself a bit.

Me, too.

I'm so happy

that I get to see you and talk to you every day like this.

Hey.

Tell me something really interesting right now.

Lay off the unreasonable requests.

Then,

tell me ten things you like about me.

- Everything? - No shortcuts.

Start.

It might be quicker if I tell you what I hate about you.

Hey! Let's watch the rest of that show.

- Sure. - Turn on the TV!

Okay.

- Hurry up! Get a move on! - You're non-stop...

Just a second.

For example, heat radiated from ceramics through heating devices

are absorbed by walls and furniture inside the room...

Is something the matter, Ms. Shiratama?

- My apologies. - What's wrong?

Back to the lecture...

What is it?

Uh, let's continue on.

Taku!

I got chosen for the internship because they've got an opening now!

Really? Awesome!

Thank goodness!

I'm so happy right now because I'd totally given up.

You must be so excited.

I'm gonna leave my mark there!

[Internship: Day One]

These are our interns starting today: Ms. Akasaka and Ms. Shiratama.

Thank you for having me!

- Thank you for having me! - Nice to meet you.

Over half of the employees at Studio Miri are in their twenties.

Incorporating large, glass windows will...

The employees my age already have their brick houses built.

Thanks.

I think it would be better to have some more creativity.

Does anyone have any ideas?

Go ahead.

The garden is very spacious, so perhaps a wooden deck or sunroom?

A sunroom sounds like a great idea.

Between me and the other intern,

there's already a brick wall curved like the Sasuke competition.

[Sasuke] [T/N: A sports variety show with challenging obstacles]

How's your internship?

Where do I even begin...

What do you mean?

The grad-school intern is way too talented.

And there are a few employees around my age

who are so capable at work.

Of course, they are.

They've already been in the workforce for seven to eight years.

I know that,

but seeing it for myself

really knocks my confidence down.

Don't compare yourself to others.

That's a bad habit of yours.

I know.

You complain now, but you always do a great job at the end. That's what makes you so impressive.

You're so good at encouraging me.

I'm just telling you what I think.

Being with you keeps me on my toes.

I feel like I can do anything when I'm with you.

And you give me the motivation to keep following you.

If so,

follow my footsteps.

I will.

Let me see.

This is not bad.

I like the look of it!

Thank you very much!

Gentle concepts like these are just something we never come up with.

The great thing about accepting interns is that they teach us in return for what we teach them.

This is amazing!

Thank goodness. Looks like we should make the last train.

Yes.

You did such a great job this last month!

Thank you very much for all that you have taught me.

What do you think about being in this environment for the first time?

It's completely different to regular office work.

But I'm glad I have a concrete idea of what my life looks like in the workforce now.

It was tougher than you imagined, right?

It definitely was.

I know it depends on the company you work for,

but work hours end up long.

You've barely had any time off this month, right?

Because there's a project I want to acquire at all costs.

That sounds tough.

But I'm leaving this company at the end of the financial year.

Are you quitting?

I'm going to focus on infertility treatment.

I'll be 36 next year,

so I've reached the point where I have to take that seriously now.

I would've been able to work more freely if it weren't for the time running out on my biological clock.

That's true.

I've pretended to ignore it this whole time

but I'll be 35 by the time I start looking for a full-time job.

Then I'll be 38 if I focus on work for three years after that.

That's when I have to make the decision on whether or not to have children.

I'm of the age to think about marriage and children,

but I'm sure that's not realistic for Taku.

I can't force my circumstances onto him.

My life plan is way too slipshod.

[Mom]

- Hello? - Hello? Sayako? Are you busy right now?

I'm on my way to work right now.

Are you coming home for New Year's?

That's the plan, at least.

I've got work until December 31, so I won't be over there until late.

If it's okay, you should bring Taku, too.

Mom's trying to get the ball rolling faster.

[Sagrada Familiya]

Hey, Taku?

What are you going to do for New Year's?

My dad told me that I have to visit home,

so I'm planning to just drop by for a bit.

What about January 2?

Why?

My mom asked me to bring you home to visit, so...

Your parents live in Shizuoka, right?

Yeah.

What's ozoni like over there? [T/N: Ozoni is a soup often had for New Year's]

My family makes a bonito-based clear broth

and adds taro, and leafy vegetables.

Do you bake your mochi?

No, we stew it.

Looking forward to it.

Wait, you're coming?!

You're the one who invited me.

Oh yeah, I did.

Sorry.

Why do I have to meet my daughter's boyfriend for New Year's? [Younger brother: Masaomi and family]

It's better than her never bringing anyone home. [Third sister: Nahoko; Masaomi's daughter: Miyu]

But he's still a student, right? [Second sister: Kanako and family]

Is he really okay, Sayako?

You can't say that when he's here.

Shouldn't we turn the heat up on him a bit?

I'll knock you into next year if you even try.

He's here!

Sit up straight!

Why did you drink all the New Year's sake before Taku's even here?!

Can you blame me? I can't sit through this without a drink.

You kids should've stopped him!

Here he is!

Welcome!

Thank you for having me.

Happy New Year.

Happy New Year!

My name is Taku Ogasawara. I'm Sayako's boyfriend.

- Are you a Korean superstar? - No.

So you met before you even started at university?

That's right. I just happened to find her phone.

That's gotta be fate!

- You guys should just get married already. - Quit that.

Guess it was worth dropping your phone.

You should drop your phone somewhere too!

Okay, I'll do that a bit later.

Are you fine with having two broken legs after that?

- Oh yeah! - That was so long ago now.

Do something about that face of yours, dear!

- What? - You look terrifying!

That's just how my face is!

You looked like that when I first visited, too.

Who the hell are you?!

I'm Kanako's husband!

Sorry about Sayako's father. He's jealous of you, Taku.

I'm jealous of nothing!

Dad's always gushed over how cute Sayako is.

Why wouldn't I? She's adorable!

- She really is. - You're not supposed to play along with me!

Allow me, Father.

You're in no position to call me "Father"!

My apologies, Father.

Don't push it just because you're a bit of a pretty boy.

He's empty now!

Sorry. Here you go.

Hurry up and pour me a drink.

I didn't expect you to become a dad so soon, Masaomi.

I'm the most surprised one here.

She's as cute as a button.

She's the apple of your eye, right?

I don't think I've got apples in my eyes.

Sorry.

But I totally understand how my dad felt a little earlier.

The thought of Miyu

bringing home a boy one day just makes me...

Are you seriously crying?

That won't happen for another twenty years!

- Come on. - Go on, Taku. Why don't you hold her?

- May I? - Of course!

Please hold her.

Okay.

She smells like milk. What a soft and adorable little thing!

You're not much different to her.

- Oh no, what do I do? - I'll take over.

Come here.

It's okay! Her hat, her hat.

What's wrong?

What's the matter?

It's okay!

What do I do? She won't stop crying.

Thanks for coming all the way here.

You must be exhausted.

No, I had lots of fun.

Sorry about my dad falling asleep.

It's totally fine. He fell asleep the other day, too.

Oh, that's true.

Your family's nice.

You think so?

They're cheerful, bright, and candid.

I figured you're who you are because that's the environment you grew up in.

What the heck?

I..

like you, Sayako.

What's gotten into you?

I really like you.

I know.

And I like the way I am when I'm around you.

Glad to hear it.

Hey, Sayako?

Become a member of my family.

I...

want to be your family.

When I've become a proper adult,

I'll come back to meet your parents again.

Is that a "no"?

It's lighting up, but it's a mess!

Hey, Mr. Hinata!

Happy New Year!

- HNY! - HNY.

- Where's Taku? - I think he's in his room.

Is Sayako back?

She said she'd be back tomorrow.

Thanks.

What's up?

Yes?

I heard you officially declined the offer to go to Switzerland.

Why?

I would've gone straight away if it were an offer from van den Berg.

But I'm not really interested in Swiss architecture or Schmidt's work.

And I want to graduate from university, too.

Is it because Sayako's here?

Listen, Taku.

It's the obligation of a prodigy to take full advantage of the talents they've been blessed with.

Don't throw your talents away over fleeting emotions.

My emotions aren't fleeting.

I made this decision after concerted thought over what's most important to me.

Your decision is wrong.

You'll regret it in the near future.

I'd regret nothing more

than to lose Sayako.

It'd probably be more convenient for you if I left Japan.

What do you mean by that?

You still have feelings for Sayako, don't you?

What are you talking about?

That's completely out of the question.

I'm talking about your future here.

Collect yourself again and reconsider this.

Please, Taku.

There are plenty of graduate schools and architects who will supervise me.

However,

there's only one Sayako.

Please don't tell Sayako about this.

If you do, I don't care who you are, I'll kill you.

That pose is actually pretty funny.

Hello?

I thought you should know.

I don't want Taku to waste this opportunity.

I think he should go.

Hey, Sayako.

Happy New Year!

- HNY! - HNY.

- Hey, where's Taku? - He's in his room working.

Okay.

Didn't we have the same conversation yesterday?

I heard you declined an offer to go to Switzerland.

Did Mr. Hinata tell you?

Who cares who I heard it from?

Why didn't you tell me?

Why did you decline?

Are you fine with this?

With being separated from me?

You're giving up on it because of me?

No.

This is my own decision.

I don't know when I'd be back.

Two years at the very earliest.

I might be away for five, maybe even ten years.

I don't want that.

I don't want to be apart from you.

Remember what I said?

That I'll go to see your parents again once I've become a proper adult.

I've already made up my mind.

Where are you going?

School.

I'm gonna do some work.

Morning.

Morning.

Is Taku around?

He hasn't been home since yesterday.

He's probably cooped up in the drafting room because the competition deadline's near.

Man, I wanted to borrow his notes.

I'll try texting him.

Wow.

How do you even come up with such amazing designs?

Morning.

Good morning.

I brought you breakfast.

Thanks.

Sayako.

Could you cut the styrofoam for the base over there?

That.

You're always such a slave driver.

The trees are still incomplete, so could you do those when you're done with that?

- Got it. - And Sayako?

This is tasty.

You owe me one!

I have no clue what you're talking about.

Okay! Trees are done.

Got it. Please move onto the model.

Roger! Make sure you check it when you've got some time.

I will.

Okay, keep going like that.

If I keep pushing, then...

- You did it. - It's done.

- All right! - Yes!

I'm exhausted and starving!

- Wanna go grab a bite? - For sure!

Okay.

This hits the spot.

So good.

You've had two all-nighters, right?

Why do you have so much energy?

- Because I'm in my twenties. - Are you looking for a fight?

I actually haven't had a shower for three whole days.

Do I stink?

Allow me to check.

Not at all.

Why don't you smell after three days without showering?

- Hey, quit that! - What? Why?

- That's enough! I know I don't stink now. - Come on. Let me sniff you.

You don't smell at all.

Cho-co-late! Rock, paper, scissors! [T/N: They're playing a game called "Glico"]

Gli-co! I caught up!

- Rock, paper, scissors! - Rock, paper, scissors!

Pine-ap-ple!

Rock, paper, scissors!

Yay! I win!

When did you get so good at Rock, Paper, Scissors?

Gli-co!

Okay, let's do this!

Rock, paper, scissors!

I lost again.

Cho-co-late!

Hey, Taku?

Let's break up.

We should break up.

[Next Episode] If I were you, I'd go.

I told you, haven't I? That I don't want to leave you. [The stubborn couple's decision]

I don't want you to give up on your future because of me.

I'm absolutely not breaking up with you.

Make sure you properly propose to her.

So ultimately, the decision is yours to make. [What kind of future spells happiness for the couple?]

I'm being serious.