Do you know how this was read a long time ago?
"Love?"
In Heinan literature they read it as "sadness."
Wow chief, you're really knowledgeable.
Love may have originally been sadness.
But if we can successfully mass produce these Type-01's
Women burdened by sadness will cease to exist.
First, we need to find a compatible subject to monitor.
I'll find a woman that matches up perfectly with 01.
A robot devoted to love huh?
Cold today isn't it?
Here.
Thank you.
It's warm.
That's so cute of you.
No...
Ishizeki-san, Would you like these? I made them myself.
Cream puffs? They look delicious.
Actually Ishizeki-san, I...
I'll go out with you if you want. - Huh?
You need someone to talk to right? Don't be shy.
Is it about work? Or maybe about love?
No that's not it, I...
Oh sorry, I've got to get back, the boss is calling.
Ishizeki-san.
What do you think of me?
Huh? Oh
You're my always spirited, serious little junior co-worker.
See ya.
It's over.
You got rejected? - Yup.
But you didn't tell him you liked him, did you?
It ended before I could.
No way it should end like that.
Among the employees he's always so nice to you.
He definitely has something for you. - It's alright already.
Sorry to keep bothering you with my problems.
What're you saying? We're friends aren't we?
Hello?
It's cold already.
Sorry, something came up.
Is it a new boyfriend?
Sorry Riko, leaving you mid-conversation.
I'll make it up to you. Thanks for the food.
Thanks, come again.
Idiot. Don't look so gloomy.
You'll never get a man like that.
Fujiko-san.
It's my treat, drink up and forget already.
A broken heart huh?
Hey wait! What're you doing!?
Eh? Isn't this garbage?
Garbage? This happens to be filled with Ishizeki-san's kindness!
That's why you always get rejected. Right?
Quite frankly, you're heavy (emotionally).
There's no point in treasuring something like that.
Unless a guy comes around that likes types like you.
I'm gonna get some cigarettes. - OK.
I want to change too.
Would you like to change your life?
Huh?
「ＫＲＯＮＯＳ ＨＥＡＶＥＮ」？
My name is Namikiri.
Can you take a seat?
Um, sure.
Smile.
I'll introduce you to your perfect man, free of charge.
Oh it's one of those things. I'm not interested.
We're different than those kind of companies.
Using our ground-breaking next gen system, we guarantee full satisfaction.
No thanks. I'm leaving.
Changing your life requires the courage to take that first step.
You wish to have an ideal boyfriend.
Am I wrong?
An ideal boyfriend?
Your ideal boyfriend is
(1) Extremely jealous (2) A little jealous
(3) Not jealous (4) Cold
Your ideal boyfriend's intelligence is (1) Smart (2) Stupid (3) Normal (4) No preference
You're ideal boyfriend's sex drive is (1) Really horny (2) A little horny
(3) Not interested in sex (4) Hates sex
2 huh? (A little horny)
Your ideal boyfriend's smile is
(1) Refreshing (2) Cool (3) Doesn't smile much (4) Eerie
Your ideal boyfriend's dependability (1) Very dependable
(2) Not dependable (3) Normal (4) Helpless
Your ideal boyfriend's manliness is (1) Unmerciful
(2) Merciful (3) Normal (4) Like a girl
Your ideal boyfriend's kindness
(1) Kind (2) A little kind (3) Normal (4) Not kind
Your ideal boyfriend's fighting ability is (1) strong (2) Weak (3) Normal (4) No preference
Your ideal boyfriend's body type is (1) Macho (2) Skinny (3) Model (4) Normal
Feel free to write any other requests.
In a pinch...
He will protect me.
My white knight.
Please choose your ideal outward appearance.
Well, I guess a strong guy like this.
Your life has just changed.
Sure...
ASAMOTO New spring line taste test meeting
Izawa, hurry and prepare the drinks.
We can't start the meeting without them. - I'm sorry.
Mika-chan, we should start soon.
We've contacted sales and PR. - OK.
Excuse me. - Oh, isn't this nice.
I guess men and sweets depend on appearance after all. - So true.
Dull looking guys aren't good at all right?
I think sweets and women should be more fairy-tale like.
I can't believe he's the same 25 years of age as the boss.
Boss won't even come to the meetings.
Is he on the phone with another Cabaret girl?
Must be nice to be born into the company.
He shouldn't be mixing his private life into work.
Izawa, bring this to the boss.
Okay.
Excuse me. - I said that's not it!
I just met that girl by accident.
Sorry to interrupt but...
Okay, I get it, we'll go together next time. What?
It's our new creation. Can you try it and give us your opinion?
Huh? Who are you?
Oh, I'm a dispatch worker, Izawa Riko.
My bad, my bad. Huh? No, I'm listening. Yea.
Anyway, I'm busy. Hey. You eat this.
But, the boss has to eat this...
Or the meeting can't start. - I said that's not it!
Eat it. - Huh?
It's okay, just eat it. - Okay, thank you.
Like I said a million times already...
Something's not right.
The aim was to give it some impact
But I'd like a more simple taste.
And the rhubarb in the mousse is too strong.
Oh um. Sorry, I'll be going.
Like I said, she's not my girlfriend.
I said that's not it! Geez
You're the only one for me.
Yea. I'm serious.
Izawa-san.
What is it this early in the morning? Yes?
Are you Izawa Riko-san?
Package for you. - Huh?
What is this?
- Yes? This is Namikiri from Kronos Heaven.
- Huh? Did it arrive safely?
- Who is this? You forgot already?
I'm the man that changed your life.
Thank you very much for your co-operation.
Did you look inside already?
I didn't order this. What is it?
Please open it and have a look. Inside, is eternal love.
What is this? A corpse? A person?
What is this mannequin looking thing?...
It's your ideal boyfriend. - Ideal boyfriend?
Our company's new developmental product, Knight-series type-01.
In layman's terms, a robot lover. - Robot?
You signed a contract the other day right?
But you said you'd introduce me to my ideal lover...
This is your ideal lover. A robot one.
A robot?
He's been programmed with the character profile you specified.
So please enjoy yourself.
Wait. No way...
A robot?
"First, activate it with a kiss."
A kiss?
No way.
It looks like a human.
It didn't move after all...
Oh no, I'm late!
The concept behind our new product is "Reform"
By switching to a new mass production facility
ASAMOTO will become a worldwide brand, welcoming an age of reform.
Our next product unveiling press conference will be a big event inviting overseas media
Ishizeki from sales, has more information about this event.
Has everyone heard of the famous sweets magazine "Confiserie"?
Their charisma editor Sophie Leclere is highly regarded within the confectionary world.
I hate loud women like that.
Let's continue.
Confiserie's editor Sophie Leclere
Will be a special guest at our product unveiling press conference.
Wow. Way to go Ishizeki.
Isn't Ishizeki wonderful.
Yea.
At this rate, someone's going to steal him away. Are you alright with that?
You're just like always when it comes to work.
Masashi was worrying.
Big bro's not worried about me, he's worried about the company.
Mr. President, we'd like you to taste test our new sweets.
Do as you see fit.
I'm leaving it all up to you, Mr. Vice President.
Well, I'll be leaving. I have a girl waiting for me.
Soushi. The press conference will be a success right?
Of course. The employee's you picked are all excellent after all.
Failure won't be tolerated. - Yea yea.
Hey bro. Do you really think our new product tastes good?
Of course.
Oh, I see. Whatever then.
That guy is too irresponsible. Mr. President, please taste our new product too.
Hello Miss landlady.
Hey open up! That Oono-san.
She brought a guy in and was living with him - Looks like it.
It pissed me off so I chased him out. Serves em right!
Huh? - Oh you wouldn't do that right?
You're not loose like today's girls. Right?
Huh?
What the?
Stop! Don't come any closer!
Nice to meet you, my girlfriend.
Huh?
A robot!
This is Namikiri from Kronos heaven, I'm here for maintenance.
I'll be done soon.
How's this thing move around by itself?
He's electrically powered - Huh?
He's equipped with a private self-recharging power generator.
He won't affect your electric bill.
I can't believe it. He really is a robot.
Repairs complete.
By the way, don't be reckless with him, he's a sensitive instrument.
OK.
You have 5 days free of charge.
Anyway, I'll let you two be alone. Have fun.
Wait! Living with someone isn't allowed here.
You're kidding me. He's just another electrical appliance.
Electrical appliance?
He looks like a human so he's often mistaken as one
But he's just another great electrical appliance.
I mean, do you live together with your washing machine and TV?
Um no.
It's the same thing. He's just an electrical appliance.
One more thing.
If you let others outside the company know about him
You'll be sued for breach of contract, so keep it a secret.
Wait, don't leave us alone...
Well? Does my outfit suit me?
Of course it doesn't.
Girlfriend, what's your name? - Stay away!
I'm Izawa, Riko.
Izawa Riko. What a cute name. Nice to meet you Riko.
Stay away! - Riko, you're so cute.
You're so my type.
I can't believe this.
There's a park down this road so go sleep there.
Riko, you must like parks. Let's go together.
You're the only one going!
Why? Let's go on an evening date. - Let's not.
Riko, let me in.
Wait! Stop!
Riko, are you OK? - Don't come in!
What's with all that racket!?
Oh no! Hurry get in!
Hurry, hide.
Toilet toilet. What?
Hurry up already.
What's with this? And this?
Anything wrong landlady?
Your door is broken.
Yea I kind of pulled too hard.
What?
Hey Riko, let's have sex.
Wha?
Get in already. We will not!
You better not come out. Sleep in the toilet.
I got it. Good night. Love you Riko.
Give me a break. What a bad dream.
Um, I want to use the toilet.
Sorry, I was recharging. What was that?
Oh, nothing.
Hey Riko, give me a name.
If someone comes, don't open the door. Don't talk.
Don't leave the house ok? Bye.
Goodbye Riko.
Shhh! Hurry!
Let's go to lunch. - OK.
Hey Mika, do you name your cell phone?
Huh? Of course not.
Right? It's machinery after all.
The sweets will be partitioned by the sales department.
What a relief. You sales guys are great!
Yea. Oh wait. Um.
Oh here it is. Do it over there.
Riko, you should really tell Ishizeki-san about how you feel.
It's impossible.
Don't talk like that. Love is all about strategy.
Strategy? - Like making him jealous.
I could never do that.
Don't you have any hot male friends?
Of course not, not me.
Shall I play the part? As the hot friend?
Oh, boss. Um, that's alright.
Let me guess.
Even with guys you're not going out with yet
You're the type that makes them sweaters and buys them things.
So what? They were all happy to get something.
And you get rejected.
That happens occas... What do you want from me?
Oh that's right.
Did you really think it tasted off?
Huh? - Our new cake.
You ate mine the other day.
Oh sorry, I said some unnecessary things.
Oh it's time for lunch, excuse me.
Mika, let's go have lunch.
Excuse us.
So she's a hand-made sweater girl.
I hate guys like that. They get on my nerves.
Riko.
Hard day's work? - Why' re you...
Why are you here, dressed like that?
Isn't this your preferred configuration? Having the boyfriend come welcome you.
Oh that's right.
Like making him jealous...
Don't you have any hot male friends?
Come with me a sec. - Sure.
This can work too.
This can work.
Nihonbashi as a whole has been falling
Instead of using Fruit Mousse here
That's why instead of fruits we should use chocolate or cheese mousse
For full presentation.
OK.
Isn't that Izawa from dispatch?
Sorry Riko, did I keep you waiting?
No, not at all.
You hungry? - A little bit.
Then let's go eat.
Seriously? That Izawa and him?
Wait. No.
You sure? - Yes.
Can you please walk further away from me?
OK, I got it.
Maybe I overdid it. He must hate me now.
I love you Riko.
Not you. I'm talking about Ishizeki-san.
- Huh? What am I doing.
Hey Riko, let's sleep together tonight.
- Let's not. I want to see you're sleeping face.
Shut up.
Riko.
Riko!
What?
You mean a date?
So, see you tonight at 7? It's a date.
A date?
Riko, where's the coffee?
I can't believe it. He asked me on a date.
Really? How great!
It's because of you Mika. Thank you.
Oh that's right. The cream puffs you made.
They were delicious. - Really?
Yup. It had that blissful homemade taste.
I tried using fermented butter this time.
I took my time with the dough too.
I'm glad.
It's sure raining hard now.
My friend's bar is around the corner
You have some time? - I do.
Wait here a sec. - OK.
Riko. I came to get you.
Why? Don't come all the way out here.
Huh? Is he your boyfriend?
Nice to meet you, I'm Riko's boyfriend.
No he's not! He's not my boyfriend.
- But Riko... He's just a friend.
Don't act like my boyfriend! - But I...
- I love you Riko. Let's go.
- Wait Riko. Don't touch me. Let's go.
The blue glow from his bracelet indicates human anger.
Pink is happiness, black is sadness
01's emotion data is sent straight to this PC.
It looks like 01 was angered by his master.
Will he be alright? - Isn't this getting interesting?
Our objective is to gather data from various scenarios isn't it?
I guess so.
01 is our first step to mass production.
He's the robot I developed
So don't treat him lightly. Exhaust him thoroughly.
OK.
I'll be going. - Thanks for the hard work.
Huh? Hey you, wait up.
Are you the one that rejected Riko?
I don't understand what you mean.
That girl still has the Kairo heat pack you gave her.
She's a little heavy
But she's better than those loose women types.
Riko is average weight for the average adult woman.
Is that a joke? It's not funny.
What do you mean by, she's "heavy"?
The Kairo. KAIRO. The heat pack.
That girls earnest and dedicated.
And I guess a little naive.
I guess her type isn't popular nowadays huh?
What's wrong with being heavy?
It doesn't bother you? Huh?
You're different than the Ishizeki-san I've heard of.
But I'm not Ishizeki-san.
Huh? What? Then who are you?
I'm Riko's boyfriend.
I still haven't received a name yet though.
But I love Riko.
You're a funny guy.
I'm funny?
This is fine.
I'd sure like to see your kitchen. - Huh?
I want to know where you make those sweets.
But um.
I'd really like you to come in but
Um... My parents came to visit
That's too bad. Invite me over next time then.
Sure, of course.
I hope the new product unveiling goes well.
Let's do our best. - OK.
I've got to do something.
He's an electrical appliance after all.
Geez. Your friend sure is annoying.
So what? Show her a good time?
Well if it's a favor for you.
Geez. I can't believe she returned him.
Let's inform the chief about this.
Wait, don't tell the chief.
OK, understood.
Vice-president we have a problem.
You can't make it in time?
There was an accident, and traffic isn't moving.
We can't unveil a product without the product!
Please hurry.
It's not here yet?
I told him the wrong address. It's my miss.
No way.
We still have 30 minutes. Let's go get it.
It's impossible. It's not within running distance.
For now... - I understand.
Where are the new products? Is it here?
Not yet.
What do you mean? Who's fault is it? Ishizeki?
It's my fault.
Isn't Ishizeki in charge of delivery?
Well, I thought so.
I'm sorry.
How'd this happen?
I gave them the wrong address. I'm sorry.
Riko. - Don't joke around!
So where's the car now?
Stuck in traffic.
Traffic? Where?
Near Toyosu, but traffic's not moving.
Before the press gets here
We have to at least prepare Sophie's portion to taste.
I don't want to hear from you. Get ready to be fired.
Don't get so worked up. We can do nothing but wait.
I know that. We can only wait.
I'm very sorry.
What an idiot.
15 minutes left. We won't make it in time.
Will you really make it? - I'll be fine.
At least I could save Ishizeki-san.
Hey. What're you doing?
I'm waiting for the truck. - Not that.
Why'd you cover for Ishizeki?
How'd you know? - What's wrong with me knowing?
Don't tell the vice-president and the others about his miss.
Please.
You're an odd one, aren't you?
Hirata-san.
See if the factory can make a delivery using an alternate route.
Okay, understood.
Sophie and the reporters are starting to get angry.
We have no choice. Let's start. - Okay.
創志。 お前には しっかり 責任 取ってもらうからな。 Soushi, you're taking responsibility for this.
I know.
We will now unveil ASAMOTO's new spring product line.
First, let's introduce our special guest.
Editor of the confectionary magazine "Confiserie"
Madam Sophie Leclere
Ｍａｄａｍｅ Ｓｏｐｈｉｅ， ｂｉｅｎｖｅｎｕ．
Ｍｅｒｃｉ ｂｅａｕｃｏｕｐ．
What did the factory say?
It'd be difficult.
Milk Sophie's interview time
Do whatever it takes.
It's too late.
Riko.
Huh?
It's the cakes, Riko. Cakes.
Cakes? - Yup.
Our new product?
But why?
Huh. Hey. Wait.
Izawa-san, what did you do?
I don't know really.
Why are you here?
01 comes with built-in GPS.
Here. - How'd this happen.
Riko. Mi... Miss.
Fired. Trouble. Hurry. Go.
Is it broken?
Looks like it.
You're not going? 01 said something.
Sorry, thank you.
Move him to the car. - OK.
Ｍａｄａｍｅ Ｓｏｐｈｉｅ， ｕｎ ｍｏｍｅｎｔ ｓ’ｉｌ ｖｏｕｓ ｐｌ..
What happened?
If there's no product to taste, she said she's leaving.
Sorry for the wait. Here it is.
But how?
I'm really sorry.
Damage to the knee can be fixed with a new joint bolt.
I see.
Connecting.
Is the data safe?
These are ASAMOTO's new spring sweets.
"Love Triangle Menage a trois"
Ｃ’ｅｓｔ ｔｒｅｓ ｂｏｎ．
She says it's filled with the same impact of a love triangle.
Riko-san.
Thank you. You covered for me.
Whatever I can do to help you.
You're so nice.
No I'm not. Oh, this is for you.
I made some cream puffs if you'd like.
Again? How nice, thank you.
No problem.
Hey if you're free, you want to go out tonight?
Huh? Okay.
Is 8 ok? - It's ok.
OK.
Can it be fixed?
It's not like its completely out of commission.
In order to prevent data loss it temporarily shut down.
It'll take a while for restoration though.
Oh good.
Were you moved by the robot's earnestness?
No of course not. I have a date now.
Have fun. I'll contact you later.
Sorry.
Namikiri-san, may I see the repair documents?
It's hard to catch a woman's heart, isn't it?
Huh? It's gone.
Here it is. Phew
Huh? Hand made cream-puffs?
Yea take a look.
Izawa from dispatch gave them to me.
Oh, that Izawa huh?
But they look pretty good.
Handmade food scares me. You want them?
No, I'm fine. - It's ok.
But she gave them to you.
I've always hated this stuff. Here, eat them.
I'm ok, really. - It'll go to waste.
Just take them home.
It's ok, really.
I can't believe he's had this many repairs in 4 days.
Izawa gives me the creeps.
The way she looks at me, is so heavy.
I'll be leaving.
I see. So you followed me.
No I didn't, I just...
How annoying.
To be frank, you're too much.
Give me a break. You're making me look like the villain.
That bastard.
Riko.
What'd you do to Riko?
Huh? Who're you?
Apologize.
Why'd do I have to apologize to such a brat. I don't get it.
I won't forgive anyone that hurts Riko.
Let's go.
You didn't have to hit him.
It's okay, I only used 20% of my strength.
How idiotic. Getting so worked up.
But I love you Riko.
I'm such an idiot.
It always ends like this.
The people I've dated in high school, in college
They always say I'm emotionally heavy.
I have no brains at all.
Riko, you're earnest and hard-working.
I love that innocence about you.
You're just programmed to say those things.
That's right.
But no matter what, I'm always on your side.
I'll protect you no matter what.
Because I'm you're ideal boyfriend.
You're also saying that because you're programmed to?
That's right.
A robot dedicated to love huh?
Goodbye.
I'm only interested in people's possessions.
What do you think of the name "Knight"
Knight? What a nice name.
My Knight that will always protect me.
Then let's go on a date. - Let's not.
Then let's have sex. - Let's definitely not!
Why not? I'm your boyfriend right?
You're a robot. You'll never be my boyfriend.
Why? I'm you're boyfriend right?
No way!