01x07 - Episode 7

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My name is Umi Shikamori.

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

I worked for days without sleep,
and while we were live on air...

Assistant director!

Sorry. I haven't slept for three days.

I was told to give
the sleeping assistant director a rest.

After meeting Kazao Nagamine,
I became employed

at the cosmetic company Animal Beauty!

All right!

The atmosphere was unfamiliar,

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

President Keisuke Sakaki.

You're beautiful.

We went to a mountain for a photoshoot,

and individual feelings
crossed over one another.

I'm sorry about earlier.

Meanwhile...

I like you.

I'm sorry.

I was ecstatic because my little sister's
first love came to fruition...

So you don't fall.

Amidst all that, I was invited to a meal
with the president.

Are you still postponing love?

Yes.

You're not photographing
what you really want.

Then I came up with a proposal for work.

I love the world of Animal Beauty

displayed through
the eyes of Kazao Nagamine.

I'll be off!

If I become famous as the photographer
for Animal Beauty,

it'll make things difficult
for my future plans.

I thought you had love

for the work you do for Animal Beauty.

It's none of your business, Umi.

I truly loved the pictures

you took for Animal Beauty.

Welcome.

Long time no see.

Hey.

-Sir.
-Yeah?

-Ramen and potstickers.
-Okay.

Hey.

What...

-Welcome.
-Long time no see!

What?

What did you order?

Oh, um...

Ramen and potstickers.

Okay.

-Sir.
-Yeah?

I'll have the same.

Okay.

You want the same?

Everything's good here anyway.

And beer too. Two glasses, please.

-Sure.
-For me?

You don't want it?

It's fine.

You've been here before?

What? Did you forget?

I'm the one who brought you to this place.

Oh, is that right?

Was it five years? Six years ago?

-Here.
-Or before that?

Thank you.

You were still a teenager back then,
Kazao.

Right, sir?

Wait, sir.

Do you remember me?

-No.
-Oh...

-Sorry.
-You don't?

Right. I understand.

I'm a little shocked.

Here. Cheers.

Why are you here?

I heard you declined the photo exhibition.

I knew it'd be about that.

What?

You heard about it from Umi?

Yeah.

I see.

Why did you decline?

I'm sure you heard the reason why.

Why do I have to say it again?

I haven't heard all the details.

Plus, I want to hear it
directly from you, Kazao.

There are photographs
I've always wanted to take.

I'm going overseas.

Overseas?

I want to photograph people once again
in a foreign place,

where I don't understand the language.

I can't do that if I stay here.

So I was saving up money.

So...

You already have the means to leave?

Yes, thankfully.

Kazao.

Yes?

You should go right away.

What?

Of course things will be tough
if you leave.

But there's nothing more important
than doing

what you truly want to do.

We might be able to help you out
with some things too.

You're not going to get mad?

Get mad?

For not being serious
about working with your company.

That's ridiculous.

I know that's not true.

We've been working together
for a long time.

I'm no match for you...

What?

Nothing.

It's nothing. I'm just mumbling to myself.

I feel relieved now.

I'm relieved too, since I was worried.

About Umi?

What? No, about you, Kazao.

I see.

Why bring up Ms. Shikamori?

I thought you came here to persuade me
in her place.

Because...

You like Umi, right?

What?

What?

-How do you know?
-Well...

it's pretty obvious.

Really?

Oh, man.

Am I that transparent?

Oh, man, this is embarrassing.

I liked her too.

Yes.

Yes?

What? Kaza. You like Ms. Shikamori?

I said it in the past tense.

What do you mean, past tense?

It means I gave up.

I'm leaving Japan anyway.

And can you lower your voice?

Sorry.

I think you and Umi
will be great together.

Do you really think so?

I think you should invite her out
on a date one more time.

She considered the last date
as a part of her job.

What?

Well,

it's your fault for using work
as an excuse to take her out.

I can't argue with that.

Here you go. It's hot.

Here.

Here's the other one.

Here you go.

Thank you.

Let's eat.

It's delicious!

Potstickers.

Two servings.

I can't go back to instant noodles now.

-Sir!
-Yeah?

-I'll be back again.
-Okay.

I see. You want to be a stylist, huh?

It's nice. It's really nice.

But it's in Osaka. Dad and Mom think
I'll go to a college somewhere near here.

If they say no, I'll persuade them.
Don't worry.

And I'll take care
of your living expenses.

Do whatever you want, Nagi.

You're acting...

like such a big sister.

Hey,

I am your big sister, you know.

I know, but still.

-I am, right?
-Yes.

Ms. Shikamori.

Good morning.

-Morning.
-Hey.

Um...

-Good morning.
-Good morning.

-Good morning.
-Morning.

-Um...
-Good morning.

-Morning.
-Morning.

-Good morning.
-Oh...

-Morning.
-Morning.

-Can we talk?
-Yeah.

Once our work slows down a bit,

-can we...
-Morning.

-Good morning.
-Morning.

Once we have time,

would you like to go out to eat again?

Yes, let's!

Good morning.

-Good morning.
-Morning.

It'll be a re-attempt!

Oh, yeah, in a way, it's a re-attempt,

but it's not like that.

I have something to tell you.

-Is that okay?
-Good morning.

-Good morning.
-Morning.

Well, see you later.

Okay.

Something to tell me, huh...

Is it something important?

Oh, no, it's nothing at all!

Ms. Kyoka! The samples came in!

-Oh!
-Take a look at this!

Wow!

Click!

Now flip!

Look at the details!

It's our new product! The AB Lipstick!

Yay!

Ms. Shikamori.

Ms. Shikamori.

-Isn't it a nice color?
-I love the color.

Oh, long time no see.

Mr. Okamoto. Long time no see.

-Hi.
-What brings you here?

Did you notice?

Yes, you changed a little.

-Right in here, please.
-Excuse me.

This way.

That guy! He's the guy
that works on Tappuri Sunday!

Umi's former boss!

Why is he here?

Does he want her back?

-That's not acceptable!
-Ouch! I'm sorry!

Wow, it's a beautiful place.

-Yes.
-Perfect for a social media post.

-Yes, I guess so.
-Amazing!

Oh! Here are some rice crackers.

-Oh.
-Enjoy it with everyone.

Thank you very much.

We'll enjoy it together.

Excuse me.

Thank you.

Here you go.

Thank you.

He gave us this.

Thank you.

-You're welcome.
-I'll take my leave.

I'm...

really sorry about back then.

Sorry.

I was relying on you, Ms. Shikamori.

I thought you'd be able
to handle it if you liked the job.

As your boss, I was too dependent on you.

I'm sorry.

I've been wanting to apologize to you
for a long time.

Our viewers also think that
we've swept this issue under the rug.

But I think it's time to face the issue.

SPARKLING CHANGE! SLEEPING ASSISTANT
BECOMES AN EMPLOYEE AT ANIMAL BEAUTY!

This is...

Will you please appear on our show?

Please.

Please raise your head.

I think this is a great segment idea.

I think you're being honest
with the viewers too.

-Oh, then you'll...
-But I'm sorry.

I won't appear as a guest on the show.

I don't want to do it.

So I'm declining the offer.

I see.

That's too bad.

Sorry.

You changed, Ms. Shikamori.

I think it's nice.

I'm glad I was able to apologize to you.

All right. I'll think of a new idea.

Here. Thank you.

Oh!

Can I make one proposal?

Thank you very much.

-Sure!
-Thanks!

Hey, hey! Umi!

What were you guys talking about?

Why are you smiling like that?

Tappuri Sunday

will air a segment about our lipstick!

-Yay, yay!
-Are you serious?

-That's incredible!
-Right?

Lipstick, as in the AB Lipstick?

Yes, he came asking
about a different segment on the show,

but I suggested the AB Lipstick,

and he accepted the proposal.

What a quick decision.

It's a 15-minute segment,

so it might require a lot of work
to prepare for it.

Umi...

Was it a bad idea?

Awesome!

Yay!

I'm so glad!

Good job!

We will start selling
Animal Beauty products overseas.

It's true that comments from overseas
have increased.

But it's so sudden.

Satoru has already begun working
on the warehouse management.

In the last few months,
international orders have increased a lot.

Take a look at this.

Is she famous?

She's Sue, a super famous influencer
in the Philippines.

She has four million followers.

-Seriously?
-Saku, you don't know her?

That's insane.

I'm sure some of you don't know her too.

Umi! You don't know her, right?

-I know her!
-She knows her!

-No way!
-Starting with this post,

our products are spreading
across Vietnam, China, USA,

and Brazil, thanks to the power
of the influencers.

The timing...

Right now is the best timing!

Yes.

The AB Lipstick will hit the shelves
overseas on the day of its release.

We will contact influencers
in each country

and ask them to advertise it.

Ms. Taniguchi,
you can speak English, right?

-Yes.
-I think it might be a tough job.

I want to do it.

-Thank you.
-Sure.

I also want Ms. Shikamori
to be part of it as well.

-What?
-Oh.

She's already in charge
of a different project.

She is?

She negotiated it just now.

Yes.

We got a 15-minute segment
on Tappuri Sunday.

Wow! That's amazing!

Yes.

Then it might be a little difficult, huh?

But I'd like to help out if I can.

I still have time before the segment airs.

Can you do it?

I'll do my best.

-Thanks for your help.
-Let's work hard.

-Let's do this!
-Yes, let's!

Yup!

-President.
-Yeah?

Excuse me.

Why did you choose me?

I can't speak English like Yuka, and...

What's important

is for them to want to work with us.

That's why I chose you, Ms. Shikamori.

You can do it!
You've already done it so far.

Good luck.

Thanks.

After this project ends,
let's go out to eat.

Okay.

-Nagi.
-Hm?

Here you go.

Money for the b*llet train and hotel
for the school enrollment briefing.

-What!
-What?

It's okay. I'll pay for myself.

Use your money on yourself.

This is for your career.

-But...
-Take it.

Nagi,

I'm embarrassed to admit

that I grew up without knowing
who or what I wanted to become.

But you're not like that.

People who can make a career
out of what they love, that's really cool.

You can do it, Nagi. I'll support you.

We're sisters, after all.

-What?
-I was thinking the same thing.

It's nice when people
make a career out of what they love.

Like the people at Animal Beauty.

We're sisters, after all.

Umi.

Hm?

Thank you so much.

I talked to Kazao about this
the other day.

He knows a lot of people from that area.

Wait.

Umi...

You haven't made up with him yet?

-No.
-Hurry up and apologize!

But work is going to get busy.

-What's that excuse?
-It's the truth.

Kazao hasn't said anything,
so I thought you guys resolved it.

Then let's just say it's resolved.
I already forgot about it.

You're so immature.

I'm so busy. I'm super busy.

What should I do first?

You're not busy at all.

What are you writing?

"Dear Ms. Tyler,
I'm contacting you for the first time.

I'm from Animal Beauty's Marketing..."

I feel like it's too formal.

Let's make it a little livelier.

Hi, Tyler!

-Hi, Tyler.
-A little more...

-Wow!
-It's beautiful!

We can ask Ms. Hina to be the model.

-Yes, yes, we can.
-You're so amazing!

Did you two stay up all night?

No.

We didn't stay up, but we had a meeting
at four in the morning.

Oh, how cute!

-How cute!
-Yeah!

I feel like the cat looks a lot
like Ms. Sue!

Yeah.

Thank you.

-Thank you.
-Thank you.

What does that mean?

They're willing to work with us.

That's what it means?

Wow, you did it, Yuka! Hooray!

She's going to introduce us
to other influencers too.

Oh really? That's awesome!

But starting next week, I'm going
to work mainly on the TV segment.

-Oh, right, it's coming up soon, huh?
-Yeah.

I understand.

Sorry, it might be tough for you.

Leave it up to me.

-Thanks.
-What is it?

Did it go well? Here you go.

-Thank you!
-Thank you!

But we still have more
than ten influencers to go.

No worries, you can do it at this pace.

Let's do it!

-Okay, cheers.
-Cheers.

I envy you guys.

Why? Is the lipstick not doing well?

The lipstick itself is fine.
But it's what comes after.

-Right?
-What comes after?

Well, you know how Kazao
is going overseas next month.

Oh, he is?

We have to find a new photographer.

I see.

He came to say goodbye the other day.

While you were in a meeting, Umi.

The donuts we were eating the other day
were from Kazao.

If we can't find the next photographer...

Yeah.
I'm going through famous photographers,

but I can't help comparing them to Kazao.

Yeah, that's only natural.

Overseas...

Ms. Umi?

Oh...

Are you okay?

-Sorry, I was surprised.
-Everyone!

-I come bearing gifts.
-Wow!

-What is it?
-Enjoy!

-It's flan!
-Wow, it's flan!

We got some snacks!

That's good.

-Really? I'm glad.
-Yeah.

Kazao and Umi were close, huh?

Yeah, they did seem close.

Umi looked really sad.

I shouldn't have asked her out
on a second date.

You asked her?

Yeah.

Kazao told me that she doesn't think

our first date was an actual date.

He told me to invite her out again.

So I did.

That's good. What's wrong with that?

Hold on. I'm not following along.

Then stay quiet for a second.

What are you worried about, Keisuke?

Right now, Ms. Shikamori
is in charge of a tough job,

so I don't think she has much time
to think about Kazao.

I invited her out during a time like that,

so maybe it was a burden for her.

Keisuke, you're only thinking
about others again.

It's okay.

You should value
and prioritize your own feelings,

and act on them.

You too, Hina.

What?

You don't have to be thinking about me
all the time, Hina.

Oh.

What?

Sorry, I didn't mean to. My mistake.

Mistake?

-Don't look at me.
-Are you okay?

I was just caught off guard.
Forget about it.

Forget it?

I can't do that!

-Wait.
-I'm fine.

I'm okay, so don't worry. Bye.

Are you in there?

Yes, I'm in here.
Then I'm opening the door.

Oh, my, look at you staring at me
with such a cute face. Excuse me.

I'm taking you away!

Bye! Hello!
Thank you for helping me all the time.

I wanted to see you.
Oh, whoa, that was close.

Isn't it ridiculous?

Why didn't he discuss it with me first?

Right? Isn't it ridiculous?

You're too drunk.

Unbelievable.

Why didn't he discuss it with me first?

Kazao Nagamine!

Of course he'll discuss it
with the bosses first.

Since it concerns his work.

That's right.

But if he was going overseas so soon,

he could've told me the last time we met.

Then there was no need
for us to get in a fight.

This is the worst.

It's starting to make me mad.

One, two, here we go!

Seriously!

Why do I have to end up feeling this way?

Is she always like this?

This is rare.

I thought so.

She'll probably forget
what happened tonight.

-For sure.
-Yeah.

What?

Good night.

Did you say something?

No. Good night.

-Hey.
-Hey.

I brought you a goodbye ramen gift!

What?

Chicken or seafood, which one do you want?

I'm okay.

Wait, I'm coming in.
Which one do you want?

I have crab here.

-I'm fine.
-Oh, really?

How do you know where I live?

I came here before with Keisuke.

I helped you move here.

What? Really?

You're so coldhearted.

That bookshelf was ridiculously heavy.

Keisuke was about to get crushed.

Good thing he's still alive.

How annoying. So ungrateful.

Yes, I'm ungrateful.

There's nothing left for you to do?

Nope. I'm leaving everything behind.

Hey, Nagi.

Did you make dinner for me?

Aw, thanks. I'll eat it when I get home.

Okay, I'll go home right away.

What are you doing? You all right?

-Sorry.
-What happened?

The meeting I had this afternoon
fell through.

What?

I can only talk about
what I have prepared beforehand.

So I was going to research

the client's preferences beforehand,

but I'm running out of time.

-I'll help you.
-What?

-But...
-What are you working on right now?

-Right now...
-Yeah?

What are you guys doing?

What?

Sorry.

-Overtime?
-Oh, um...

Yuka,

you have a meeting tomorrow morning.
Don't you need to go home?

Well, I...

We were just about to leave right now!
Right?

Sorry! We're so sorry!

I just opened this for a split second,

but really, we're leaving right now.
So sorry.

-Right, Yuka?
-That's right!

He has the door open! Sorry!

-Thank you!
-Sorry for using up your strength.

Excuse us.

-Thank you! Bye!
-Bye!

It's delicious!

-Are you okay?
-Yes, thank you.

-It's delicious.
-Oh, Yuka.

I think you can get this done
by tomorrow morning.

I'm sorry. You have the TV segment
to work on too.

No worries. We have to support
each other in times like this.

I'll work hard too.

Thank you. So sorry.

-Yuka, finish eating first.
-No, I'll do it too.

-It's okay.
-Umi!

Just eat first.
Since Ms. Yuka is here too.

Yeah, but let me do just one more thing.

Yuka, can I borrow the charger?

-Sure.
-Thanks.

-Here.
-Thanks.

We need this to charge us too.

Charge yourself too.

-You froze.
-Oh, no, I'm frozen.

What's your battery percentage?

-4%.
-So low!

-You've got a long way to go.
-Yup.

Where do I plug it in?

-Ouch.
-Sorry.

Sorry.

Nagi is sleeping.

Oh, don't worry.

Let me plug this in.

-I'm getting back to work.
-Yes, let's.

All right.

Let's get started.

I'm thinking of displaying
the product at the very end.

Can we borrow the actual product?

Oh, yes, of course.

-Thanks.
-Thank you.

-The detail inside...
-Yes, it's detailed.

-It's cute.
-Yes.

-Then as we show that...
-Yes.

We have enough budget for Mr. Odagiri,

but for Ms. Erin...

It might be difficult for us
to include her.

-Oh, I see...
-Yes.

Then our company will try
to figure out something with Ms. Erin.

Really? Can you do that?

We will do our best.

Thanks!

-Thank you.
-Thanks!

-Thank you very much.
-Sure.

Sorry.

CHINESE RESTAURANT

So, once...

the comments are revised,
it'll be good to go.

That makes it ten?

Yuka, you're amazing!

Thank you!

You secured ten influencers already?

You did so well all on your own.
Are you getting enough sleep?

Oh, um...

I'm okay. I'll keep working hard.

-Good luck.
-Good luck.

Oh, jinx.

-Stop it.
-No way.

-Oh, no.
-Why not?

‪All right.

Yuka, I need to get ready for the live
segment so I'm gonna go home once.

Okay.

You have a meeting with Sue
later on, right?

Yes, from 10:00.

Okay, I'll leave it up to you
to do the final check.

Yes.

I'll confirm tomorrow,
and ship out the lipstick.

And have them post a video.

Okay.

Sorry for leaving you at a time like this.

I'll be okay on my own tomorrow.

Thanks for helping me
when you were so busy, Umi.

Not at all.

Everyone's counting on us,
so let's work hard.

-All right.
-Yes.

Let's go eat expensive sushi
once we're done.

Okay, bye!

-Bye!
-Later.

All right!

-Welcome back.
-Whoa!

You were late.

Sorry, did I wake you?

You have the live segment tomorrow, right?

Yup, it's finally happening.

You've been really busy for a while.

Yeah.

But...

I used to always work by myself,
but now I have Yuka, so I'm okay.

You really push yourself too hard.

Hm?

You appeared bedraggled on a live stream
and became viral.

And you ran off to a snowy mountain
on your own.

I really like this company.

Go take a shower.
I'll make something in the meantime.

Seriously?

-That's awesome.
-I can quickly make

fried rice, or ramen.

I want ramen.

Okay, ramen it is!

-Thanks, Nagi!
-I'll add lots of veggies.

You're a lifesaver.

Because you haven't been
to that place to eat ramen lately.

Yeah.

That guy...

I wonder if he's eating ramen
all by himself?

-Thank you for your hard work!
-Thank you!

How was the live segment?

I was so nervous.

But I'm glad it ended well.
Thank you so much.

I'm glad it went well. Thank you.

-Let's do this again.
-Yes, please.

-Thank you.
-Thank you.

-Thank you.
-Thank you.

Thank you.

Thank you. We'll be going now.

-Bye.
-Bye.

Thank you!

It finally ended.

Good work, everyone! Thank you so much!

Thank you too!

I have to make a call
before I head back to work,

-so go ahead first.
-Okay.

-Thanks.
-See you later.

-Bye.
-Bye.

-Bye. Thank you.
-Bye.

-Let's have a party after this.
-Yeah.

I'm so sleepy.

Let's do this.

All right, all right.

Hm?

NEW MESSAGE

I'M QUITTING BECAUSE
I DON'T TRUST YOU ANYMORE.

What?

YOU RESCHEDULED OUR MEETING
AND THEN SLEPT THROUGH IT.

Here.

Thanks.

-Here it is.
-Let's see.

How is it?

I like it.

I really like it!
Is this photographer a friend of yours?

What's his name?

It's Oda.

Oda, as in your assistant?

Yeah.

He wants to be
an advertisement photographer.

Although he doesn't have experience
with big projects yet.

That doesn't matter at all.

I'll contact Saku and the others.

Wow, I'm so glad!

Oda will be happy.

He likes your company's atmosphere.

Have you met Ms. Shikamori lately?

I don't plan on meeting her.

I see...

Yuka, why didn't you go to the meeting?

Ms. Sue...

said that she's going to quit
because she can't trust us.

This morning, I went back home once...

Then...

before I knew it, I had fallen asleep...

When I woke up...

it was evening...

Did you email her?

-Um, well...
-Did you call?

You have to do that right away!

I emailed her...

but she hasn't replied.

I'm so sorry!

Today's meeting was really important.

If today's meeting ended well,

they would've started
recording for us right away!

Now we have lost the trust
of all the people

that Ms. Sue introduced to us too!

Yuka, you're the one who said
you'll be okay on your own.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry!

I'm sorry!

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

I'm the one that's sorry.

I'm sorry.

Don't follow me.

What are you doing, Umi?

You're way over your head.

Both you and Yuka.

You guys were counted on and relied on,

but you can't work with that
as motivation.

-I know that!
-No, you don't.

Don't follow me.

I didn't want you to see me like this.

Please stop following me.

-I won't stop.
-Why?

Because I like you.

Umi...

I like you.

FINALLY THE FINAL EPISODE

Be who you want to be.

Thanks.

Maybe someday we'll understand

who is most important to us.

Are you drinking?

I said it was hopeless.

COMEBACK STORY OF THE DARK HORSE!?

Be happy.

Kazao...

LOVE WILL ENTER THE FINAL CHAPTER