01x05 - Episode 5

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My name is Umi Shikamori.

I was a 27 year old assistant director
in a toxic workplace.

Even if I do meet someone, I have no
time or day off to go on dates.

Therefore I get dumped.

You want to change?

I want to change.

Nice. You're already changing, Umi.

After meeting Kazao Nagamie,
I became employed

at the cosmetic company Animal Beauty!

All right!

This is Umi Shikamori.

The unfamiliar atmosphere and capable
co-workers left me in a frenzy.

Ow!

When I felt lost and defeated,
the person that appeared before me was...

President Keisuke Sakaki.

You're beautiful.

Even when I went to the snowy mountains

to secure a model for a new product,
and faced a crisis...

I'm here.

Is that an "okay"?

She accepted the offer!

Maybe you've always

had that ability, Ms. Shikamori.

The ability to draw people.

Next morning was the day
of the photoshoot.

Hey.

The photoshoot ended as planned,

but I got in a fight with Kazao.

Then I don't get to state my opinion?

During the leisure time
before heading back to Tokyo,

individual feelings crossed over
one another.

Ow.

-Umi...
-I'm sorry about earlier.

Amid all that...

Keisuke, you're in love, aren't you?

Are you okay?

You're too softhearted.

Keisuke.

I like you.

Please say something.

Oh... I'm sorry.

Um...

I'm sorry.

There's something I've always
wanted to tell you...

Be a little more selfish!

What?

Keisuke.

When did you have fun recently?

-What?
-Aside from snowboarding and work.

Oh.

Let's see...

Keisuke, you should really
think about this.

Think of what you enjoy watching.

What you want to eat, and where.

Who you want to be with.

Don't just value your company
and other people.

You should value your own life.

Got it?

Yes.

I know who you like, Keisuke.

But I won't tell you.

Oh.

Wow.

I love it!

It's the picture I chose!

Yeah, yeah, good for you.

Is the coloring all right?

Yes. Thank you.

This is good.

All right! Let's go with this.

Yes.

You're leaving?

What?

Today's the breakfast meeting.

You're not going to eat?

I have a photoshoot.

Oh, I see.

Disappointed?

Yeah, I'm disappointed.
It's more fun when you're here, Kazao.

What?

-What's wrong?
-Nothing.

-What?
-It's nothing.

What's wrong?

It's missing something.

What is it?

I wish there was something
a little more distinct.

Is that a proposal?

Yeah?

Affordable cosmetics
geared toward teenagers.

Wow, that's nice.
We never had that before.

Right? I came up with this yesterday.

I looked at other brands for reference.

But it's just not our company's style.

Is it an issue with the design?

Oh, they created a bright design
to make up

for the lack of packaging.

But it would be pointless
to do the same thing.

Good luck, Saku!

-You can do it!
-You can do it!

-Do your best!
-Yes!

Oh yeah!

Should I ask my younger sister?

About what she prefers.

-Younger sister?
-Yes.

I have a high school sister
who loves cosmetics.

-Are you serious?
-Yes.

-Really?
-I never told you guys?

-That'll be really helpful!
-Is that right?

-Really?
-Yes!

-You're serious?
-It'll be a good input.

Yay! Ms. Kyoka, we can do this!

Hooray!

Hm...

Cosmetics for teenagers, huh?

Yuka, was there a type of cosmetic
you wanted when you were

in high school?

I wasn't really limited by budget.

I see.

I worked every day,

and used all that money
to buy designer cosmetics.

So I might not be helpful.

I see.

You're really impressive.

You're so amazing, Yuka.

You really love cosmetics.

I respect you so much.

Really.

I respect you too.

What?

Ms. Umi...

you have so much love for other people.

Love for people?

I think it's really amazing.

I'm serious.

What?

I respect you!

What?

Respect... wait, hold on...

No way...

She's serious too. Right?

Yes, I respect you from
the bottom of my heart.

Seriously?

You should stop while you still can.

What's wrong with you two?
Aren't you guys my sister and friend?

But seriously,

even when everyone
doesn't know what to do,

Ms. Umi makes the first move.

That's not something everyone can do.

-I see.
-Okay...

I don't get it.

What's with that face?

-Oh, do you want pickled veggies?
-Oh?

Yes, thank you!

It's my masterpiece.

Nagi's, you mean.

Yes, Nagi made it.

Alrighty.

-It's in here?
-Yeah, in the fridge.

-Oh, Nagi.
-Yes.

We're working on cosmetics for teenagers.

We want your opinion.

Sure.

That'll be a big help.

Here you go.

Looks delicious.

It's really good! Try it!

-Awesome.
-Yeah.

You may eat under one condition!

What?

Give me...

advice for an invincible date outfit.

What?

Did you just say "date"?

Nagi, did you just say "date"? Nagi!

Yum.

You have someone you like?

Yup.

Oh no, oh no. Hold on. This is crazy.

From your school?

Senior? Classmate? Junior?
Which one is it?

Put down your chopsticks, Nagi.

Who is he and where is he from?

A senior at my workplace.

Okay.

We often work the same shift.

That's how we got to talking.

How old is he?

Nineteen.

I see...

I want to dress older since he's
a university student.

I see.

What's with that reaction?

It's so nice!

Yes, like how she deliberately
goes for the older men...

Aw, it's youth!

To me, it's not youth. It's reality!

Stop using me as an excuse to drink!

Oh boy.

-Sorry.
-Sorry.

Either way,

I'm finally able to go on a date with him,

so I want your help. Okay?

-Yes.
-Okay.

I want to go as the cutest version
of myself.

Awww.

Hey! You're doing it again!

-Now, now.
-Delicious!

Where are you going on your date?
Is it decided?

Yeah.

The bookstore.

Bookstore?

He said that his favorite weekly
comic magazine is going on sale,

so I'm going there with him.

-Oh.
-I see.

Is that really...

A date?

Hmm...

-What?
-Oh, it's nothing...

Do you have a picture of the guy?

Want to see?

Yes!

Of course I want to see!

This guy, huh?

What? You like that type, Umi?

What?

How disappointing.

Mr. Arioka is this one.

What?

I see.

This is Mr. Arioka.

Oh...

What's that reaction?

Oh, it was not what I was expecting.

Yeah, it was unexpected.

I thought it'd be like a magazine model.

Or someone into the latest fashion.

We thought you liked that type.

Seriously?

What's with the stereotype?

Do I look like I like that type?

No, that's now what we mean...

-No! Right?
-Not at all!

He's so nice to everyone.

He makes me feel calm.

But he won't take me seriously.

Even when I asked him to go on a date,

he said, "Don't joke about things
like that."

I'm sure he won't consider our next outing
to be a date,

but it's a date to me.

I see!

If it's a date to you,
then you can call it a date.

-Yes.
-Okay.

You'll go to the bookstore
looking cuter than ever before.

Okay.

I'm going to help you out like crazy!

Thanks.

I can help out with your makeup.

-Thank you!
-Nice!

As for the clothes...

Oh...

Clothes?

I know someone who can help.

-Here's a beef bowl.
-And miso soup.

Pickled veggies and red ginger.

-Tea!
-And sesame seeds.

You know... I'm a photographer.

You're the only one
I could think of, Kazao!

Please do what you did with me,

and choose a cute outfit for Nagi!

I'll do the makeup.

-Please!
-Thank you!

First of all,
what's an "invincible date outfit"?

Outfit that guys will like?

The idea of using fashion
and makeup just to get a guy doesn't

sound right.

Is it wrong to want to look the cutest
in front of

the guy I like?

The clothes I want to wear,

are clothes that make me look the cutest.

Clothes that suit me the most.

I want you to teach me that.

Can you do it?

I've never seen anyone
ask for favors like this.

I agree...

-When's your date?
-This Sunday.

We'll go on Saturday then.

Yay!

Thank you, Kazao!

Whoa!

Where should we go?

I'm saving up money,
but I don't think I can buy luxury brands.

This is the balance in my bank.

Don't show your balance to someone
you only met ten minutes ago.

Don't worry, Nagi.
I will pay for your clothes!

-What?
-Kazao!

Take her to a good shop.

This is the balance in my bank...

Don't show it to me!

What's wrong with you sisters?

I'll pay for it on my own.

Use your money for yourself.

But today is...

Don't worry about money.

You can find a nice outfit for free.

Let's take advantage of all the adults.

Got it, adults?

What?

Thank you.

Excuse me.

Where's the data from our recent meeting?

I'm sorry, I can't find it.

-I think this is it.
-Okay.

Yes! Thank you so much!

Let's see, where was that?

Hey everyone.

-Hello.
-Hello.

You found it?

Oh, you saw that?

Yeah.

I couldn't find the data
I was supposed to send to Mr. Satoru.

Whoa. That was a close call.

Yeah. He would've k*lled me.

Well, good luck.

Thanks!

Here, Keisuke.

Do I...

like Ms. Shikamori?

What?

Now that I think about it, I feel like
I'm always watching Ms. Shikamori.

What?

Wh... what?

I want to see different expressions
on her face...

Wait, hold on... Let me calm down.

Oh, okay. I see.
This day has finally come, huh?

It has finally come.

Hey!

What should I do about this?

How should I go about it? How do I begin?

Don't rush!

You devoted your entire 20s to work.

Don't rush into something
you have no experience in.

Okay...

Keisuke...

Start with a date.

-A date?
-A date.

-A date, huh?
-Yeah.

Okay.

Don't take her somewhere
super fancy on the first date.

-Be careful.
-Wait.

Isn't it problematic for me to ask
my subordinate on a date?

That's...

I guess that's true...

First, find out how she feels about you.

If she has no interest in you,
retreat as quickly as you can. Got it?

Yes sir.

Oh, hello!

-Hey.
-Hey.

For you.

Oh, thank you!

-Ms. Shikamori.
-Yes?

What do you want to eat?

So straightforward.

Or is there anything
you want to try eating?

Oh, let me think...

Oh! Truffle!

-Truffle?
-Yes!

I recently found out that truffles
are fungi.

I was wondering how it tastes.

I guess it'll taste like truffles.

Do you want to go eat that next time?

-What?
-At a nice restaurant.

Oh, um...

For research?

Oh, for research!

Yeah, research!

We have a lot of customers
in their teens and 20's.

I'm doing research to see how we can
gain customers

in their 40s and 50s.

She won't buy that!

I see!

I like that!

What?

I'd love to go with you!

Okay.

Okay!

Then this week...
Oh, I have to entertain some guests...

How about next week?

Yes! Sounds good.

Thanks. I'll be looking forward to it.

Likewise.

Sorry for bothering you.

Thank you.

-Thank you.
-Thank you!

Wow, look at this!

It looks like a store!

-Totally!
-Yeah!

Since everyone brought their clothing,
you'll have a lot to choose from.

-Wow.
-This is amazing.

Nagi, you'll look good in this!

This is a top that Ms. Kyoka used to wear.

Wow.

It's 20 years old.

-Twenty?
-It's so cute!

I think you'll look good
in this skirt too.

How cute!

Everyone, thank you for doing this
for my sister!

-No problem.
-You're welcome.

Well, it's a favor for our hopeful rookie.

Plus, we all love talking about

young people's love life!

Young love!

I want to go back to high school
and go on a date.

I've always wanted to go on a date
in a uniform.

-It's Nagi's youth.
-Hey.

-I can drink to that.
-Oh yeah!

So profound!

Whatever! Do what you want.

Too bad, we already are.

Isn't it a little short?

Come on, let's get started.

-I can see her wearing this.
-I agree.

-It looks mature.
-Yeah.

-What about this?
-I think it's nice.

That's the outfit I put together myself.

That's Nagi's favorite dress.

-Wow.
-It's so cute.

It'll suit you.

Do you want to try that on?

No. This isn't one of the options.

I can't dress as I usually do.
Because it's a date.

I have to be the best version of myself.

Makoto Uenishi's

trendy date outfit!

Yay!

-How cute!
-She looks so different!

It looks good on you!

Looks good!

-Nice!
-Really?

Nana Koiso's princess-style outfit.

Sparkle, sparkle.

-Wow!
-That's cute too!

-How cute!
-Adorable!

Nice!

Right?

Kyoka Nishikado's

twenty-year old mini-skirt outfit.

Ta-da!

Oh my!

That skirt is adorable!

So sexy!

-Surprisingly good.
-Surprisingly?

Yuka Taniguchi's

mature monotone outfit!

This might be the best!

Nagi and Yuka look like sisters.

-Wow, I really like this one.
-Right?

You weren't like this with me!

-Not true.
-Really?

-Isn't this nice too?
-Yeah, looks good.

That's nice. It suits her.

She looks good in everything...
Unlike her older sister.

What do you mean by that?

-Huh?
-Huh?

You know, I never knew

that Kazao and Umi are so close.

No, he's like a bratty little brother.

I see.

Hey, by the way...

Let's put it together
with a different top.

I don't want a big sister like you.

What did you say?

You put in a lot of garlic, didn't you?

-Yeah, I think so.
-It smells good.

Nagi.

How about this?

-That's super cute!
-Yeah!

But will I fit in your clothes?

Of course you will! See?

Oh, but it might be too long.

-You're right.
-Yeah.

I guess you'll be dragging it.

Can I borrow this for my sister?

-Oh yeah!
-For Umi?

Yeah, she's going on a date with
the president soon.

-A date?
-Yeah.

She said that they're only going out
to eat.

But I want her to go looking her best.

I was hoping that everyone could

pick out her outfit too.

-It's an unexpected turn of events.
-For sure!

Wouldn't it be a problem
if the other employees find out?

-Oh! You're right.
-Right?

That was close!

-Hina, is something the matter?
-No.

We're back!

Welcome back!

It smells delicious!

-Welcome back!
-Thank you!

What are you cooking?

Pasta and tofu salad.

Ready, set, choose!

No way, it's definitely this one!
It suited her!

Yes, it did.

But she looked more mature in this outfit.

Yeah, it was a nice contrast.

But I think she looked
the best in the monotone.

Yeah, I understand that too.

But I think she needs a pop of color.

Yeah, black is cool,
but having color makes it vibrant.

What's your choice, Hina?

It's hard... She looked good in all of them.

But you have to choose one!

I don't think Ms. Kyoka's
choice is the right one.

Yeah, I didn't think it was
Nagi's style either.

What would you know, Ms. Makoto?

Don't fight! All of them suit her.

Thank you so much for today!

Thank you!

-You're welcome.
-See you soon.

-Thank you!
-Good night!

Rest well!

-Okay!
-Bye!

Thank you. Good night.

In the end, we couldn't decide
on an outfit.

Yeah.

But wasn't mine the best?

Wanna take me on?

Come you guys, stop that.

What is it?

She looked good in all of them,

so I think it's up to Nagi
to make her choice.

Yeah. Thank you.

Sure.

Bye.

Bye.

Bye.

I hope Nagi's date goes well.

Yeah.

I wonder which one she'll choose.

-I wonder.
-Yeah.

-They were all cute.
-Yeah.

Something's bothering you, huh?

What?

About what?

I can tell.

I've known you for a long time.

Was I being my usual self?

Yes, you were being your usual self.

Maybe you can be an actress now.

I'm glad...

I got rejected.

I see.

It's okay.

-Are you okay?
-I'm okay!

‪You're okay!

I'm getting nervous.

Why are you getting nervous?

It's only natural for me to get nervous!

Because you know...

What?

What is it?

You're so cute.

Nagi, you're the cutest like this.

You're telling me to go
without any makeup?

No, that's not what I mean.

I'm saying that you're the best
just the way you are.

The way I am...

Just be yourself, and have fun.

If he's a guy that can't understand
your cuteness,

just come right back!

I'll listen to your complaints
and anything else!

Okay.

-Thanks.
-Okay.

Now hurry up and go to sleep!

-Okay.
-Okay.

-Thanks.
-Sure.

Morning.

Morning.

Isn't it cute?

The best!

Thanks!

-It's so cute. I love it.
-Thanks.

Mr. Arioka?

Oh, hey there.

Good morning.

Let's go.

Okay.

It's about five minutes on foot.

Oh, that's close.

What a wonderful evening!

Never thought we'd end up
going to the movies and the aquarium!

Yeah.

It's usually one per day.

Yeah.

I said I wanted to go,
and he said, "Then why don't we?"

College students are so proactive.

Yes, so proactive.

-The movie we saw was a sequel.
-I see.

But I still cried, even though
I didn't watch the first one.

Yeah...

I was able to be myself.

I had fun.

Thanks.

I'm glad.

You're welcome.

Nagi, order whatever you want.

Look at the menu. Everything is good.
The potstickers are good too.

And also...

By the way I showed him
the pictures of all the outfits,

and he said that they'll all be cute
as long as I'm wearing it.

What a guy!

-Awesome. I love Mr. Arioka.
-But isn't it weird

that he sent me home at 6:30 p.m.?

You know Nagi,

that means he values you.

I see.

Right, Chef?

Please give me more beer! I'm running out!

-Beer?
-Yes, beer.

-Oh okay, beer.
-Mine's almost empty.

By the way, Kazao is a really nice guy.

He texted this morning saying, "Have fun".

You realized it too?
You understand his niceness?

Yeah.

Should we call Kazao here?

-What?
-Let's invite him.

Invite him, Nagi.

Let's celebrate.

You drank too much.

Call him over.

-Let's celebrate.
-You're drunk.

...That's why I was called here?

Why would you drink this much
when you're not that strong?

I'm worried that she might screw up
during her date with the president.

A date?

-Take care of her, Kazao.
-What?

I can't handle drunks,
so I'll be waiting at home.

-Hey!
-Nagi...

-Wait up!
-Nagi!

Be happy!

What a cruel 17-year old.

Are you talking about me?

-It's not about you.
-Seventeen years old.

Seventeen years old...

Thank you.

For what?

You're such a nice guy, Kazao.

You're going on a date, huh?

With Mr. President.

What?

What?

It's nothing.

-Whoa... Whoa!
-Watch out!

Sorry...

So you don't fall.

-Thank you.
-Thank you so much!

Thanks for bringing it back to us.

No worries. Umi carried
all of the heavy ones for me.

Yes, my arms are very sore!

Thank you for your clothes.

You're welcome.

-Thank you!
-You're welcome.

Look at this!

A letter?

It's embarrassing so please
read it at home...

So cute!

Yes, my little baby is so cute!

Be happy with your boyfriend.

We've only been on one date so far.

The real deal is on the third date.

You go girl!

Sounds like fun. I wanted to join too!

-You're Mr. Sakutaro?
-Yes.

I saw your proposal...

Oh yeah. As a high-schooler,
what did you think?

You underestimate teenagers.

What?

First of all, the idea of dropping
the price to have teenage customers

is counterproductive. Understand?

What?

Students who buy Animal Beauty cosmetics

are drawn to the brand's image.

The packaging is super important.

-Okay...
-And about the size!

You say you want to keep the cost down,
but it's so big.

It's nice that
so many colors are available,

but some will not be used!

Okay.

He's being chewed out...

Don't give up, Sakutaro.

Keep it up, Nagi. Go for it!

I'm so happy!

Good for you.

Was it okay for me to be that honest?

Yeah.

Probably.

Then I'm glad.

Kazao photographed this too, right?

Yeah.

He's actually a pretty amazing guy, huh?

I want Kazao to be my big brother.

What?

What?

Oh...

That's impossible.

-What?
-That'll never happen.

-But you said
-No.

-that he's like a younger brother.
-No.

Oh, you mean like that?

-Oh! Little brother!
-Yeah.

My little brother... Okay...

How else would I mean it?

-Oh...
-So cute.

I don't have a girlfriend.

TUMULTUOUS DATE WITH THE PRESIDENT

What?

-Ready, set...
-Cheers!

DRINKING WITH BROKEN HEARTS
IS ALSO TUMULTUOUS

No worries.

WILL TRUST TURN INTO LOVE!?

I really loved it.

Did something happen?

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