01x03 - Episode 3

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Any tote bags?

What is this?

Nao, who were you with yesterday?

What the hell is this?

Did you lie about golfing?

It was true.

Hirano was going to come,
but he couldn't make it.

Then what is this?

You Want Me to Steal You

I think she put it there
because I wouldn't let her pay for gas.

Why were you hiding
that you were with a female employee?

I wasn't hiding it.

I thought it wasn't worth mentioning.

Stop making excuses.

Let me finish talking.

Okay, go ahead.

Okay, when you eat out
before coming home,

do you report to me who you ate with
and whether they're male or female?

Why's this about me?

You always flip the conversation.

Then I'll explain from the beginning.

What's with your attitude?

- Will you listen or not?
- I will.

The newcomer got a meeting
with someone crazy

and the client threw water at her.

That's nothing.

So, we decided to
go golfing with Hirano,

but he canceled that day.

I found out at the range.

She came on her own by train.

Giving her a ride back is normal.

I was supporting my team--

Fine, I understand.

See, you don't.

That's not it.

Last night, I ran into a male coworker

and went drinking too.

I didn't plan to hide it,

but I wouldn't have told you
if the timing wasn't right.

Is it the same as that?

Yeah.

Okay, then this talk is over.

I don't want to tire myself out
on a weekend.

Wanna go shopping?

Not in the mood anymore.

So good.

We can have tea parties anytime.

Thanks.

It's hard to come here alone.

How's work going?

Well, it feels like
the fight's just getting started.

Tell me if you ever need anything.

I'll hear you out.

That's reassuring.

Did your stomach growl?

You heard that?

I did.

Where do you
always eat lunch, Mr. Minaki?

Well, here and there.

Take us with you today.

Ms. Omura. Ms. Koyama.

How many calls did you make today?

Oh, none yet.

I'm gonna get to it soon.

Let's change your seats.

All you did this morning was chat.

I was compiling the list.

Maybe show her later.

Mrs. Aizawa recognizes hard work.

Mr. Minaki's a really nice guy.

Hey, look at this.

Here.

It's Saturday night.

She probably invited Mr. Minaki out.

He probably couldn't reject his boss.

But why is she
only casual with Mr. Minaki?

She wants to act like she won him over.

Wow, that's scary.

Will we be okay?

What should we do?

So scary.

Huh? Aren't you going to lunch?

Branch Manager Kuto.

Mr. Aizawa.

I want your advice on this product.

Let's talk there, then.

Okay.

Here.

And this, too.

I appreciate the thought.

I'll take it back, then.

You even washed it for me.

Yeah, my wife did.

She said that'd be better.

Your wife is so thoughtful.

I guess so.

So, which product is it?

Actually, I'll rethink it.

I don't think
I'll win the fight with this.

I'll come up with another plan,
so let me ask you later.

Yeah, sure.

About to catch another big one?

Is that how it looks?

You just look really happy.

I'll do my best to seal the deal.

You want to work abroad, right?

Yeah, why?

I hope it works out
with the next HR decisions.

A handkerchief with 3,000 yen inside?

That'd shake things up.

It's not funny.

Well, if I give a girl a ride,
I always clean inside the car.

It smells like her.

That's why I told you.

It's not about whether you cheat or not,

it's whether you get caught or not.

I didn't do anything bad.

Well, I'm sure it was
a big revelation to your wife.

Like, "My husband did that?"

She accepted my explanation.

Oh, after your lover's quarrel,

did you have some crazy sex?

No.

- Come on.
- We haven't.

For two years.

For two years now.

Seriously?

Wow.

If you're not used to it,
you should give up on cheating.

She'll find out.

I'm not gonna cheat.

And don't do it with that girl.

She's too dangerous for a newbie.

Based on my male intuition.

I had no plans to.

But aren't you at your limit?

Without doing it for two years?

Not really.

I'm not talking about lust.

Doesn't it break your heart as a man?

Having dinner.
With my branch manager.

You brought me here a lot
when I first started.

Oh, you're right.

Is your kid in high school now?

My oldest is already working.

Wait, he's that old?

That's how old
you and I have both gotten.

I was pretty cheeky
when I first started, right?

Yeah.

It's fine when you're young,

but it has to change with age.

I hold you in high regard.

But could you treat your team members
with a little more respect?

There's someone who said
you're harassing them.

Harassing?!

I'm sure they're exaggerating,

but I have to
take action on all concerns.

That's how the times are.

That's just convenient
for whoever speaks first.

When I first started,

they'd throw books at me
for missing targets.

Mrs. Aizawa.

Section leaders
don't just chase numbers.

You have to raise the young ones.

Welcome back.

What's wrong?

Are you okay?

I think one of
the two newcomers talked to Akiko.

You're teaching them properly.

Maybe that's just how they see you.

Young kids are tough these days.

I'm really bad at saying things lightly.

I think Branch Manager Kuto knows that.

Akiko had no choice as the boss.

The accusation
must've been hard to hear.

Yeah.

I'm on your side, Kana.

Thanks.

Hey, Kana.

Let's use our days off next week.

Next week's too soon.

Just hand off your work to someone else.

Shouldn't others around you
learn about your struggles?

Yeah.

Hey, how's this inn?

Nice.

The food looks good, too.

Top choice, then.

Thanks.

Hey, are you okay?

Is anything on your mind?

I'm fine.

I'm sorry.

My mind was so focused on work,

I might've been cold to you.

When I see you work,
I'm proud and full of respect for you.

You're great how you are now.

Do you really think so?

And...

I was thinking it's about time
to start thinking about kids.

How about we talk it over
during our trip?

Sure.

And sorry for being
suspicious about your golfing.

I know you're not like that.

Yeah.

That's impressive.

He's found the secret to success.

It's steadily going up.

Yes.

Mr. Maruo,

can I use my vacation days next week?

You haven't taken them yet?

Next week...

Sure, go ahead.

Have a relaxing time.

Thank you.

Going somewhere?

Hot springs with my wife.

That sounds so nice.

I need to take them too.

- Gotta appease your family.
- Seriously.

Well, keep it up.

Thanks.

Section Chief Aizawa.

Can I ask for your advice?

Sorry, can you email me the overview?

Okay.

Recipient: Aizawa

Let's go to the salad bar.

- On a diet?
- Yeah.

- Sounds good. Let's go.
- Great.

What do you like?

- Hm... Baby corn.
- Oh, me too!

Sorry, did you reserve the room?

I'll leave now.

It's fine.

Can I just set up the monitor?

A meeting on your own?

I give off a bad aura
if I do it at our desks.

You don't have to worry about that.

Inbox
Noa Tachibana: Thank You.
Dear Mr. Aizawa

Hey, Minaki,

do you know of
a Noa Tachibana at our company?

Oh, the famous new employee.

Famous?

She got a new 50 million yen contract.

Oh, for the Samurai Trust product.

And the young employees were saying
she's an S-rank beauty.

Oh.

Why?

No reason.

Dear Mr. Aizawa, I had
a great time the other day.
I was happy we got to chat
outside of the office.
I look forward to seeing you again.
Noa Tachibana

I sent this email to the wrong person.
I sincerely apologize.
Noa Tachibana

Minaki.

I want to use
my vacation days next week.

Can you take over for me?

Of course.

Are you sure I should?

I only trust you.

Um, Ms. Kana.

Ms. Omura and the others
were talking about power harassment.

The branch manager warned me.

Maybe I come off strong.

No, they're probably jealous of you.

Jealous? Why?

You're good at work
and a manager at a young age.

You're honest, a beauty, and married.

They're just jealous of all that.

No way.

From their eyes,

I'm just an intimidating old grandma.

You're not like that at all.

Thanks.

I'll do my best for my team to like me.

I think you're wonderful.

I like how honest you are too.

Dear Ms. Tachibana,
I understand regarding the email.
I will delete it without reading it.
Kana Aizawa

Section Chief Aizawa,
Please come to the meeting room.
Tachibana

Sorry to have kept you waiting.

I wanted you to look at this data.

Oh, can you put it on the projector?

Um, I don't know how.

Put your computer there.

Okay.

Are you avoiding me?

I'm not.

What a relief.

I thought you might hate me.

You work under me,
so I don't have feelings like that.

Then do you like me?

No, I don't.

But Mr. Aizawa,

"like" and "want"
are two different things.

What was that?

A souvenir.

Hey, erase that.

I won't spread it.

Please, erase it.

I'm married.
I don't want any misunderstandings.

Isn't this what you really wanted?

Isn't that what you thought on the inside?

No, not even a bit.

Why?

Is it because you're serious, earnest,

and devoted to your wife?

But that's just the image
everyone else made for you, right?

I want to release you from that.

I don't want such a thing.

Oh, there he is.

Sir, he's over here.

Come in.

This is Imai, HR department chief at HQ.

I'm Aizawa.

Wait.

Are you okay, Ms. Tachibana?

Preview

Something happened with Tachibana, huh?

Mr. Hirano, aren't you
misunderstanding something?

Who is Noa Tachibana?

It's a misunderstanding.

Why are you so worked up?

Are you cheating on me with her?

Can I be of help to you?

The story is completely fiction.