01x04 - Episode 4

[bunniefuu]

AYANA: Some ladies have great figures,
some have beautiful faces.

Either way, they already have
a huge advantage.

It's always frustrating to see people
who don't even have to try.

Her eyes and nose are gorgeous, but...

her mouth, ugh, looks so ugly.

She'd stand out more with better makeup,
could use a nose job, too.

But I won't give them any advice.

It doesn't benefit me at all
to have more pretty girls out there.

I mean, how much do you think I spent
to get myself a face like this?

Aya? How are you?

-Kosei.
-Hi.

AYANA: He's handsome,
he's got a good personality.

He makes pretty good money,
and we're pretty compatible sexually.

I think he would make a perfect husband.

But I'm worried that I've kept
too many secrets from him.

My real age, what I do,
and then there's this face.

-So, think you could take a day off?
-[chuckles nervously]

I just can't wait
to introduce you to my parents.

I'll check next time I'm in the office.

Mm.

You know, I turn 28 really soon,
and you're already 29,

we should get married before 30.

AYANA [chuckles]: Makes sense.

Oh. You're staying over
after the movie, right?

Why didn't you tell me
that's what you were planning?

I didn't bring all my makeup
and skincare stuff.

How about you come over instead?

[chuckles]
Stop stressing about that stuff, Aya.

Look, at the end of the day,

we all wind up
with liver spots and wrinkles, anyway.

AYANA: Oh, my god.
I'm starting to get really anxious.

When did I last get Botox
for my crow's feet?

[Ayana whines]

I should really get them done again soon.

[theme music]

EPISODE 4

You Yuki?

Uh, yeah!

Let's tear it up!

Yeah, that sounds like fun!

Mm-mm.

YUKI: Uh...
[laughs]

Girls at work love to laugh
and call me a middle-aged man.

-Really?
-But, I mean, I'm still in my early 40s.

HIYAMA [chuckles]:
So it's a real kick in the teeth.

You know, you really do seem
a lot younger than you are.

[chuckles]

Okay, here! What about this one?

-It's so cool!
-[both chuckle]

Touch it.

-So fluffy, isn't it?
-Am I dressing too young?

-Hm?
-Check it out!

Everything looks good
with this boyish figure of mine.

-[laughs]
-Wow!

[chuckles]
It looks so nice.

Oh, then I should go buy it.

Mm! Sounds good.

Man, it's great to have
a young girl pick my outfits.

[both chuckle]

Um...

Actually... So, I have a question for you.

Oh. What is it?

Well, I... You know...

-Usually... I tend to rent someone else.
-Mm-hm.

Ayana, that's her name. You know her?

My name is Ayana.

You look just like the pictures
on the website.

You're really pretty.

Oh, she seemed super nice when I met her.

[chuckles]

So this is kinda secret,
but she and I are in a relationship.

Uh, actually, it was her who took the leap
and asked me out.

[both chuckle]

YUKI: Oh, interesting.
So that's how she does things, huh?

I know it's what she does.

I just don't like it
when she goes out on dates,

or tries to see any other guys.

Mm. Totally get it.

And so now, I'm on a... a date with you
to get back at her.

[chuckles]

Hopefully, she'll know how it feels
to be just another lonely heart.

Mm-hm.

Looks like all of them
really swelled up after the operation.

AYANA: But I can trade pain, time, money,
and fear in exchange for joy.

I'm completely hooked.

TALK NEW MESSAGE

HIYAMA: Ayana, like my new threads?

Oh, gross!
[gasps]

Where were you? What were you doing?

Sorry, playing a game.
[chuckles]

Mm-hm.

-You're not talking to other guys...
-[chuckles]

-Huh?
-Knock it off, Kosei, hey!

-You cheating on me?
-Heck no! I'd never do that.

TSUBASA: I'm Komori Tsubasa.
I need some help choosing makeup.

I'll be wearing a blue and yellow shirt.
I guess I'll see you soon.

Hey, are you Tsubasa?

Oh...

[chuckles]
How're you doing? I'm Yuki.

Hi there. I want...
to try using some makeup.

Could you help me pick some out?
[chuckles]

Mm-hm!

-Wow, thank you so much!
-[chuckles]

All right, let's get started.

TSUBASA: I've just done
a little bit of research

and watched some makeup videos online.

I'm a total beginner,
I've never bought any cosmetics before.

So I want to buy my first ever
round of cosmetics today.

But I just can't afford
anything too expensive.

Why don't we start with lipstick?

Lip tint lasts a lot longer.

This lip gloss looks natural
and is a little easier to use.

-Oh. Tint, huh?
-Mm-hm.

And lip gloss?

Ugh, I didn't think there'd be so much.

Okay, then,
what color do you like, Tsubasa?

Try to pick a color that represents you.

-Represents me. Try to pick a color.
-Mm.

Oh, uh...

I like vivid pink, something like this.

Hmm... Oh, check out. They have a sample.

YUKI: Here you go. Give it a try.

Uh, you know,
you might like something lighter...

I love it! This is it. I'll get this one.

Excuse me, I'll take this!

TSUBASA: Thank you so much
for everything today.

I really enjoyed our time together.

-You were so nice and helpful.
-[chuckles]

It's been a while
since I've had such a great time.

When I was in high school,

I told my teacher I liked cute things,

and that I wanted to start wearing makeup
like some of the girls in my homeroom.

Mm.

And he said, "Don't worry
about what anyone else thinks,

you're not weird."

"These days, there are more
and more kids just like you, don't worry."

Honestly, I didn't want him to treat me
like I was different or a special case.

I just... All I wanted
was to be accepted for who I am.

Mm...

You wanted someone
to listen to what you had to say,

and just accept you exactly as you are.

But it's not... It's not like
I actually want to be a girl,

or that I'm attracted to boys,
or anything like that.

But when I tell people what I like,

it's always the same, I end up
getting categorized and stereotyped.

Mm.

And so...
[scoffs]

Being with you
was so refreshing for me, Yuki.

You treated me normally.

So thank you again for your help.

This time with you today
was really special.

Can we maybe do this again sometime?

Of course.

-Perfect, can't wait!
-Mm.

[chuckles]

Man, you bought a lot today.

I sure did.

-Mascara and...
-Yes, the mascara and...

-Tint?
-Tint.

[somber music]

CLIENT 1: Ayana Date Report.

She has a cute face,
but she seems a little phony.

CLIENT 2: She's constantly on her phone
and doesn't listen to a thing I say.

CLIENT 3: Plus crow's feet,
eyebags, the whole works.

AYANA: No one would spend time with you
if you weren't paying.

[sighs]

Huh? Wait, that can't be him.

You've got to be kidding me.
Wait, please no.

Oh, give me a break!

Please, no, no, don't come over here!
Don't come over here!

Ayana, how are you?

-[breathing heavily]
-[chuckles]

[sniffles, chuckles]

No way!

Oh, my god, how did you know
how much I love bikes?

I've always wanted to ride
with my girlfriend.

It's been a lifelong dream.

AYANA [chuckles]: Lifelong?

So romantic.
I've always dreamed of doing that, too.

[chuckles]

You're actually...
You actually seem really nice.

Honestly, I was a little worried
since you don't have, uh...

the best reviews.

AYANA: Don't read those!

That's sweet. I really appreciate it.

Sure. Okay, Here, get on!

Mm!

-Oh, wow, there's actually another seat?
-Right behind me. Yeah.

Here we go, I'm getting on now.

-Are you okay?
-Yep. I'm all set.

-All good? Here.
-Mm-hm.

-Off we go. All right.
-Oh, oh, wait!

-Oh, wait! Oh, no, no...
-Hang on a sec, just wait!

-RESPONDER 1: Okay, ready?
-RESPONDER 2: Yep.

-Three, two, one.
-Take it easy...

Ahh! I'm really sorry
I ruined our first date.

RESPONDER 2: 'Kay, you got him?

-Here we go.
-Ayana, look, I swear,

I'll rent you again.
Let's go on another date, okay?

-OLD CLIENT: I'll try again! I promise!
-AYANA: A date? It's more like eldercare.

OLD CLIENT: Can you return
the bike for me?

Ow! I'll pay you back later. Okay?

[cell phone buzzes]

TALK NEW MESSAGE

KOSEI: Think we can still visit Maeda
this weekend? Maybe Sunday?

Sounds like his wife
is excited to see you, too.

-Maeda is such a great guy, seriously.
-AYANA: Mm.

You'll like his wife, Haruka.
I think you'll really hit it off.

She's great.

[doorbell rings]

-Oh, Kosei! Nice to see ya!
-Maeda! Hey!

-MAEDA: Aya, come in.
-[chuckles]

-Thanks so much.
-MAEDA: Come on in.

-Thanks, Maeda.
-Oh, my god, it's been a while!

It really has!

Oh, wow, look at this, it's really nice.

Oh, man. Nice job, Kosei.

You found yourself a pretty girl.

So how did you two meet?

Uh...
[chuckles]

To be honest...

Well, I called out to her on the street.

She... She was just so beautiful.

Ah, love at first sight?

Kind of, yeah.

'Kay. Forget about us for a second.
How's life as a newlywed treating you?

Oh... Well, being married is wonderful.

No matter how, how stressed I get at work,

I always have my Haruka.

Aw, come on!
[chuckles]

Man, Maeda!
[laughs]

You know, I think you two
are the ideal couple.

Oh, knock it off, you're embarrassing us,
you know that?

-Here. All right, everybody dig in.
-Oh, honey, nice job!

Wow, that looks fantastic.

-All right.
-Mmm...

'Kay. You're the guests, please go ahead.

-It looks so good!
-Thank you.

Thank you, guys!

-Let's eat.
-Yes, let's.

-MAEDA: Fantastic.
-HARUKA: Enjoy.

AYANA: There's way too much food,
it's all so oily and fattening.

Must be so high-calorie.

[crunches]

Mmm! This is so delicious!
[chuckles]

-Haruka, you're an amazing cook!
-[giggles]

-Right, hon?
-[both chuckle]

-Mmm! Yes, she is. It's great!
-[chuckles]

-AYANA: Oh, it's so salty!
-Mmm!

Aya, you really are stunningly beautiful.
You took my breath away.

No, stop it.

I'm a little chubby, you know,
and I hardly ever wear makeup,

so I feel kinda silly.

So tell me, what cosmetics do you use?

AYANA: You don't actually
want beauty tips from me.

You're just making small talk!

I've had enough. This is ridiculous!
This is pearls before swine!

[thumps]

I'm so sorry,
could I use the bathroom, please?

-Of course.
-Thanks.

It's that way.

I'm done.

AYANA: Honestly, on a biological level,
I find them pretty repulsive.

[sighs]

Wow, that food was so good.
I had a great night.

And Maeda and Haruka?
Aren't they just great?

[chuckles]

Haruka's good in the kitchen,
and she's so thoughtful and caring.

She's the wife you want.

To be honest,
I wish you were more like her.

[scoffs]
What do you mean?

Ah, well, she's so natural and comfortable
and she's easy to be around.

Yeah, I'm sure she's a great wife.

Maybe one day, you'll be like that.

Wait, what?

Huh? Why are you mad?

I was... I was just complimenting her,
because, uh...

-she's Maeda's wife.
-What the hell

could I possibly learn from her?

There's nothing to admire
about that woman.

You wouldn't have loved me
if I were even half as ugly as she is.

[shushes]
Uh...

How could you
just call her ugly like that?

You're being so rude, Aya!

What? That's the truth, though, isn't it?

[sobs]

Be honest, if I looked anything like her,
would you ever have talked to me that day?

[sighs]

You know...

I've been meaning to say this to you.

I think you're too obsessed
with the way you look.

Did Haruka ever do anything to hurt you?
No, am I right?

But you call her ugly?

Seriously, Aya, what's wrong with you?

Just put yourself in her shoes.

WOMAN: She's so ugly.
No way any boys like her.

CLIENT 4: She's awful. Interested?

Hell no, man. I'd rather k*ll myself.
She's butt ugly.

It's fine. I've always had
a thing for ugly girls.

-WOMAN: No way!
-CLIENT 5: Man, she's pathetic.

What did you say?

AYANA: It's the one word I hate above all.

It's the same word that made me
get desperate and change my face.

And now I'm using it against someone else.

Words can be so harmful.

I just... I just...

[sobbing]

Aya, I'm sorry. I didn't mean...

I just wanted the two of us...

to be a great couple, you know,
like Maeda and Haruka.

[sobbing]

Listen, I know
you're trying really hard to be pretty,

but the thing is,
you don't need to work so hard.

That's how I feel.

AYANA: Should I quit my job,
stop the plastic surgery,

and tell him how old I really am?

Should I just marry him already?
Will I finally be happy if I do that?

[sizzling]

Whoa...
[chuckles]

-It's kinda like we're newlyweds.
-[chuckles]

-Here you go.
-Mm.

I'll get these.

Thank you.

Okay.

[cell phone buzzing]

Oh. Your phone is blowing up.

-Whoa... Look out.
-[chuckles]

-Sorry.
-Whoa.

TALK 5 NEW MESSAGES

KOSEI: Who are those from? Your work?

[Ayana chuckles nervously]

I just have to take care of one thing.

[exhales sharply]

I'm impressed. You always work so hard.

-[chuckles]
-I'm proud of you.

[chuckles]

-AYANA: If I did decide to marry Kosei...
-Ah, here.

...I'd probably have to stop
getting plastic surgery.

And I'd need to quit my job.

Could I really handle that?

I could get all the surgery done
before the wedding.

All I need are dental crowns,
a nose job, face lift,

hair transplant,
and filler in my upper lip...

[sobs]

I could never afford all that.

AYANA: My schedule finally opened up.

Sorry to keep you waiting.
Do you have time today at 7 p.m.?

-[cell phone buzzes]
-HIYAMA: Really?

[raindrops pattering]

AYANA: The best time to rake in money
is when they start

getting obsessed with you.

If I play my cards right,
I can bleed him dry.

Until I leave him with nothing.

Ayana.

Hey, Ryo, good to see you.

Let's go!
[chuckles]

All right. I'm getting nervous.
[chuckling]

Here. You'll be
in the Cherry Blossom room today.

Thank you.

All right.
[chuckles]

That's you, 'kay?

AYANA: Oh, yikes, of course,
it's a private room.

[tinkling]

[gulps]

So, tell me, did you pick out
that lovely dress just for today?

Of course.

You look so beautiful. You look different.

[chuckles]

Anything look good to drink?

-I, um...
-'Kay. I think I'll have the oolong tea.

Come on, no! I want some real booze.

[sighs]

I told you.

I'm exhausted from studying so much.
If I drink, I'll probably pass out.

[breathes heavily]

I just really wanted to see you.

I tried to make time for you,
so I only slept two hours last night!

I'm sorry.

I understand. And if...

you do pass out, or fall asleep,
I'll take care of you.

I'm your boyfriend.

Thank you.

All right, let's see
what they have on tap?

[gulps, burps]

Ayana...

Hm?

So how about you and me go
to a hot spring for one night?

[chuckles]
Oh, yeah. I'd love that!

Oh, great.

But actually, I don't think
I'll be able to see you for quite a while.

Huh? But you...

Oh. Oh, wait, is this about your father?

It's not just the money I send him,
but I...

I also haven't paid tuition
and rent for two months.

Wait, What about the 50K I lent you?

I had no choice
but to send it all to my dad.

But actually, that amount
wasn't even close to enough.

I just felt so miserable and guilty.
I was so ashamed.

-And I couldn't tell you.
-[sighs]

You can always ask me, you know.

I mean, I'm your boyfriend.

Thank you.
But things are just so tight right now,

I need to be working more.

So I won't be able to see you for a while.

[sighs]
Okay! I'll miss you so much!

But I will... I will endure
anything for you.

Power of love, baby.
[snickers]

AYANA: Not what I meant.

It's not like that.

I'm already way behind on money
for next week.

So I have to...

I'm going to have to work
at the wrong kind of place.

Huh? Uh...

As a call girl, I can easily get 300K.

-That's what the scout said, anyway.
-Three hundred thousand?

I need at least 200,000,
and that's just for next week.

[Ayana sighs]

You won't hate me, will you, Ryo?

Huh, Ryo?

Of course, of course not,
I could never hate you.

But, uh, you... you have to be
with other guys?

Unfortunately, I have an interview
right after this.

-Tonight?
-It's at nine.

That's why I wanted
to see your face tonight.

This could be my last chance.

Hey, just a minute.

Two hundred thousand?

Huh?

I'll give it to you.

Wait, but...

I mean, after all, I'm your man.

The ATM's not far,
so you get ahold of them

and call it off.

But, Ryo...

It's gonna be okay.
[snickers]

[light music]

AYANA: Sometimes, I do feel
a little bit guilty about this.

But when I imagine how much
more beautiful and happy I'll be

once I have what I want, it all goes away.

I've done the same thing
with quite a few of my other customers,

but I'll quit
once all the plastic surgery is done.

[groans]

It's all coming together.

[raindrops pattering]

[money rustling]

Thank you.

Now that that's over,
I get to keep being your girl.

[both chuckle]

-Ayana.
-Hm?

Since we're all alone this evening,

I wanna be with you longer.

-Not a chance!
-Huh?

I told you I didn't sleep enough.

And I'm on my period.

I don't feel well.

You're going home?
Why can't you just rest up at a hotel?

You know I'll take care of you.

You're gross! Why're you trying
to take me to a hotel?

-I told you I don't feel well.
-God...

I've been waiting so, so long for this.

And we're finally meeting in private,
aren't we?

How can you just say you're leaving
after I gave you the money?

What? So you bought me for 200 grand?

So you really just want to sleep with me?

No way, it's not that, I just, uh...

I just really want to make sure
we do it right, the first time is special.

And I want you to cherish
our relationship more, okay?

I'm sorry, okay? Don't cry.
I didn't mean to make you cry.

[sobs]

Hey. I will always cherish you.

Thank you for understanding.
You know you're the only one I have.

[closing theme music]

AYANA: My god, I gotta get rid
of him really soon.

My annoying boss was picking on me.
It was the worst.

KOSEI: Ugh, I'm sorry to hear that.
That really sucks.

Hm...

It's kinda unusual that you're calling me.
You home already?

Actually, I was just out having
a few drinks with some clients.

It was right at the station,
the one by your place.

-Huh?
-Aya!

-[chuckles]
-Hey there!

[chuckles]
You okay?

Kosei?

Uh, is that a new dress?

[thunder rumbles]