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When you're off work,

stop calling me Boss already.

I'll call you Mr. Koji then.

Can you stay here with me for one more night?

Since you're being so adorably clingy like this,

I guess I must give in.

[10 years ago - Osaka, Japan]

So this is where you've been hiding.

Koji,

you've been working here for a while now.

Do you like it?

Well, it's not bad.

Not bad?

Good and not bad are not the same thing.

Good means good. Not bad means there are bad days.

Is that right?

I feel so-so. I have both good and bad days.

Understandable. This job is about pleasing people.

On days you're upset, you probably don't want to please anyone.

But let me tell you this.

Whatever job you have in this world,

if you don't care about it you will never go anywhere.

And you may have less chance of leaving this place.

So,

what do I have to do?

Wait here.

That girl.

Remember her.

She's still young.

She's around the same age as you.

She's a regular, who's a millionaire's daughter.

You should befriend her.

If you can make her like you,

I guarantee the opportunity you're looking for will come to you.

Give it a try.

Are you ready?

I am.

It's going to be okay.

Just say what you think and let your mother take care of the rest.

I'll go then.

Take care.

Call me if you need anything.

Nim, I love you.

Mom.

Nut.

I...

You don't have to say anything.

I don't know if it's too late to say this,

but Mom and I...

are really sorry, Nim.

When I raised my voice at you the other day,

I know you're hurt.

I admit that I'm short-tempered and never listen to your reasons.

I'm so sorry for doing that.

Mom bought me a car...

because she wanted me to get a job and make some money

so I can take some burden off your shoulders.

It's my fault that I'm useless.

You're not.

Don't try to make me feel better.

I know very well that I'm good-for-nothing.

No.

I'm your older brother,

but I'm not as good at school as you.

I can't get a good job.

I'm really sorry.

But I promise...

I will try harder.

I will try to become a better person.

Actually,

if we're blaming anyone,

I should be blamed too.

I've raised the two of you by myself.

Sometimes I don't know what's right...

or what I should do.

If I make a mistake,

you can tell me.

I will try to fix it and make every day better.

Why the long speech?

It's not a big deal, Mom.

Everyone makes mistakes.

Besides, you've only become a mother when you had Nut and me.

It's okay.

That's right.

This is our first time being your children as well.

Right?

Yes.

What are you guys talking about?

I love you both.

I love you, too.

How are you?

We had a long heart-to-heart and have just gone to bed.

Are you okay?

I guess.

What do you mean?

I think everything is getting better.

Nut has promised to find a full-time job and help pay the mortgage.

For now, we're going to sell the car to get rid of the burden.

That's good.

Thank you.

For what?

Thank you for letting me come home.

I didn't do anything.

I just told you a story about my past.

By the way, are you free some time soon?

Yes, why?

Um,

my mom would like to invite you to join us for dinner at home.

Oh.

Mom wants me to introduce my boyfriend to her.

Of course. Just tell me when.

You know my schedule.

Feel free to arrange it.

Okay. I'll schedule it then.

One more thing.

The room key.

Hmm? The room key?

Whose room?

Mine. I put it in your bag.

Don't forget to check it out.

Your room key?

It's late. I'm going to sleep now.

See you at the office.

Goodnight.

♫ Do you think you're the only one who feels this way? ♫

♫ Do you think I don't feel the same? ♫

♫ Are you sure it's a good idea to keep it to yourself? ♫

Well, how sweet are you two.

Why didn't you tell me you were coming?

If I did, I wouldn't have heard such a good conversation.

What do you really want?

What do you think I'm going to do?

We agreed to end it.

Can't I change my mind?

You did by having a secretary when you never wanted one before.

But you don't love me.

You're right.

I don't love you.

You don't have to wear clothes, you know?

I've seen every part of your body.

There's no need to be embarrassed.

You are mine.

I will never let anyone take you from me.

If you don't want that girl to know about your past, just do what I say.

Think about it and see what you should do.

Well, well, well.

Look who's doing an ikebana flower arrangement now.

Who are you giving it to?

I'm going to put it in Boss' room.

It's quite empty, so I figured I should add some freshness to it.

Is that so?

What? I'm just doing my job.

- Really? - Yes.

What a cheerful bunch you are.

Have you guys heard about the new COO from Japan?

What? The parent company sent one?

But our Boss has been doing everything by himself as CEO.

There's no need for the COO.

That was before.

I saw the documents.

This new COO will be restructuring and reshuffling some roles.

There will be a reshuffling?

Will I be affected?

This is giving me goosebumps.

I don't think the interpreter team will be affected that much.

But the management might because this COO is no ordinary woman.

You guys probably know her.

I have to go.

Okay.

It's been a while, Ms. Noom Nim.

Hello, Ms. Rena.

You've probably heard about my new role.

I look forward to working with you.

Likewise.

So, we should continue our discussion in your office and finish it by noon.

Then we can call a board meeting this afternoon.

Bring me a decaf coffee, but buy it, don't make it.

You make horrible coffee.

Let's go.

What you proposed is interesting.

If it doesn't affect his regular work, I will transfer him.

But if we can't find him a new role, we'll discuss it again.

Okay.

I'm hungry. Can you take me to a good restaurant?

Ms. Noom Nim,

is something wrong?

No.

I just want to let you know you have a budget approval document to sign.

Put it on my desk

and tell everyone I'm busy and not taking any meetings today.

Okay.

What did they say?

Why did they look so serious?

I have no idea.

The PR department went way over budget but did not meet the target.

Please consider what you've done.

The HR department,

why do people stay for less than two months, making the turnover rate so high?

Find an answer to that.

Next, the interpreter department.

Mr. Ton, I received a report from Ms. Ploy that you guys are overloaded with work.

Yes.

We have many documents to translate now as it is near the quarter's end

and we have to pitch new projects to clients.

As we don't have enough people, each of us has to take in a lot of work.

Have you submitted a request to hire new interpreters?

I have raised it since the beginning of the year.

And the company did hire a new person, but she got transferred to another role.

So it was you who left your team members with workload and became a secretary.

Let me tell you all this.

The main problem that keeps an organization from running smoothly

is when employees' jobs and skills don't match.

If you're talking about Nim's performance as a secretary,

she's received an excellent review after her probation.

As far as I can see...

Stop talking!

I didn't ask for your opinion.

You may perform well as a secretary,

but what I'm saying is we hired you to be our interpreter

because we needed someone in that department,

but you fled your responsibilities for another role.

You left your old team with twice the workload.

If possible, I'd like Noom Nim back in the interpreter department.

Otherwise, I will submit another requirement for a new employee.

That's not necessary.

I think what we should do is transferring Ms. Nim back to her old department.

It will make work flow

and it will better than spending time hiring a new employee who we can't be sure of.

It's up to you now

whether you want to transfer back and help or leave the others struggling.

Ms. Rena, Ms. Noom Nim is my secretary.

Finding a new secretary will make my work harder as well.

I'll give you the same answer.

Are you going to have it easy alone and leave the whole other department struggling?

I'm willing to transfer back to the interpreter department.

I'm an employee of this company.

Whatever makes our work good and go smoothly,

I'm willing to do it, no matter what role I'm in.

Good. At least you're not selfish.

I'll find a new secretary as soon as possible.

No.

I can do it myself.

Please translate this document. It's urgent.

You got it.

Have you finished translating the event script for the creative team?

They are chasing us.

Almost there.

Is the event script ready? Why are you so slow today?

I'm doing another check and waiting for the other half from Ting.

When you're done, send it to the creative and the event team.

Also send it to me and CC the manager.

You got it.

You got it.

What? I haven't said anything.

Do you need anything?

Yes. Please take care of this for me.

Please wait. I have so much to do right now.

No. It's urgent.

Open it now.

Okay.

Pick it up. It's important.

[Keep at it!]

Okay!

Are you going to punch me?

No.

Hurry up and finish your work.

Okay.

Mr. Koji will be back soon. I must hurry.

Wine would be a great addition.

I'm back.

Aren't you happy to see me? I'm back.

Is something the matter?

I want to talk to you about something.

Whose lipstick is on the glass?

It's Ms. Rena's, isn't it?

Yes.

That's all I wanted to know.

Wait.

Sit down.

It's nothing.

She came to my room and we talked about work.

That's it.

There's nothing between her and me.

You have to trust me.

There's only you in my heart, Nezumi.

Otherwise, I wouldn't have given you a key to my room.

Please believe me.

There's really only you.

You are my only woman.

Then don't let anyone else come to this room again.

Just like how you don't like me being with someone else,

I don't like you being with someone else.

Okay.

I promise.

Are you still mad?

No, I'm just tired.

I understand.

Since the restructuring started, we've both been busy.

Tomorrow is Saturday. I don't have anything scheduled.

Let's go on a date.

Really?

Yes.

Coming.

Are you hungry?

Normally you don't put colors on your face,

but today you dressed up beautifully to go on a date.

- Beautifully? - Yes.

You talk too much. Just eat.

No. I'm on a diet.

Don't let me see you eat.

You won't. I'll drink my coffee.

I don't need to eat much in the morning.

Whatever.

When will you be back?

I will sharpen my knife while waiting.

Why are you sharpening your knife?

Are you going to help me cook?

Oh, Mom.

We don't cook anymore.

We make someone else cook for us.

Anyway, I just want to do a quality check to see if he's really as good as she claimed.

Hey.

When someone is good, you don't have to do a check on him.

I'd say there's a certain QC-rejected person around here

that deserves to be taken out more than him.

You're right, Mom.

I don't know why I'm keeping you.

Aren't you a little protective of your daughter, Mom?

But it's fine.

If Mom doesn't, I won't either. How about that?

Stop talking. Hurry up and finish eating so you can drop your sister off.

Alright.

Have you been waiting long?

Very long.

Why did you keep me waiting for so long?

Really? How should I make it up to you?

Okay, first, take me to a movie...

and buy me lots of popcorn.

Okay.

Take me to a good waffle place, too.

That's not all.

For a whole day today, you have to hold my hand.

That's it?

My girlfriend is not hard to please at all.

Let's go.

What are you laughing about?

A certain girl around here.

I told her to pick another movie, but she wouldn't listen,

even though she's afraid of ghosts.

Well, I wanted to watch this one.

It's a continuation of the universe. If you watch one, you have to watch all the rest.

You're afraid but still watching it.

It's weird.

It's not.

Because I'm afraid, I'm watching it to stop being so.

Ancient people say we have to fight fear with fear.

What does that mean?

Forget it. It's nothing.

Sorry. I didn't mean to do that.

♫ Do you think you're the only one who feels this way? ♫

♫ Do you think I don't feel the same? ♫

What are you doing?

Comforting a frightened girl.

♫ Are you sure it's a good idea to keep it to yourself? ♫

This is the place.

Is this place very good?

Yes. I've been here before. I think you'll like it.

They make great waffles and parfaits.

Whatever you want, Nezumi.

Okay.

- A table for two, please. - Please come in.

Here's our menu.

Thank you.

Hello.

Would you like to order something?

I'll be right back.

I have to take this call.

Wait here.

Okay.

Sorry.

That was a long discussion about work.

Have you ordered anything for me?

Not yet.

Okay,

I'll let you order for me now.

I trust you.

Okay.

Nezumi.

Yes?

About the dinner with your mom this evening.

You can't make it?

I need to take care of something.

I'm sorry.

It's okay.

My mom is free every day.

You can have dinner with her whenever you want.

I'm sorry.

It's urgent.

I understand. Don't worry.

Let's order something to eat.

I'm sorry.

Please apologize to your mom for me.

I will.

You should hurry or you'll be late.

I'll go then.

Okay.

Drive safe. I hope everything goes well.

I'll call you when I get home.

Okay.

I'm having a thank you party celebrating the success of our campaign,

so I would like to invite you to join.

Hey, that's Boss for real. He's here with Ms. Rena.

It seems that the rumor is true.

What rumor?

About Boss and Ms. Rena.

Hey!