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"There is no rain that won't stop." I really hate that phrase.
For me, it sounds like an obsolete phrase.
Romance novel? - Yes.
This time, we want to create an online magazine for teenagers. That's why I asked if you could write a short story.
Impossible, there is no way I can write a love story!
I can't write anything besides science-fiction.
Whoa..
So what, Hashimoto-kun? You think, you're allowed to be picky about your job?
That is not what I meant.
Your series has ended..
..and you haven't published any novel these 2 years, right?
How do you make your living?
I use my savings and by doing a part-time job: writing some consumer guides to electronic and appliance use.
Wow!
Rather than using your time for such part-time job, I think you should use it to expand you writing's genre.
Right? Moreover, you're already 30 years old.
You have passed the age of young sci-fi writer.
This is your last chance.
There is only a week left.
Argh!
What should I do?!
True love.. Love at First Sight..
Jun-chan, long time no see! - Jun-chan? Eh..
Wait, who are you? - I'm coming in!
Wait, what are you doing?!
Wow, so this is how a writer's house looks like!
Even displaying your own work.. - Wait, or I will call the police!
Jun-chan, you're so cruel..
You don't remember me?
What?
Mr. Shell, Shwell, Swivel, Swivel!
Swivel.. Swivel.. Swivel..
Isn't it a bad wordplay made by Ebayan from the basketball club, back in my junior high school?!
Ah, so you are..
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"Kasa wo Motanai Aritachi wa"
(Ants without Umbrella)
Episode: 01 of 04
Don't startle me!
Sorry, I just want to make you surprised.
But indeed, it's been a long time.
10 years.. or even more?
Yes, you're right.
It has been a long time since Jun-chan moved away.
How are your parents? Fine?
Yes, they're fine.
Anyway, I read all Jun-chan's novels.
Eh?
Your first work, The Rain of Iganu"..
It's a story you had once told me, right?
I felt so happy when I read it.
I'm glad that my friend has succeeded.
Stop it! - Then, your third work, "The Planet of Coffee Shop".
That's good! You're able to scrape its decorative sides.
Ah, stop it! That's embarrassing..
Swivel~ Swivel~
Why are you embarrassed? Those are amazing works.
It's not amazing at all.
To be honest, these few years have been so difficult for me.
What?
I get writer's block. I can't write anything.
*"Writer's Block" is a condition, primarily associated with writing, in whichan author loses the ability to produce new work or experiences a creative slowdown.*
There are a lot of people wrote sci-fi all over the internet.
I can't sell anything. I can't even publish a novel these 2 years.
That's why my editor asked me to write a love story.
But I can't do that.
Maybe, I should stop being a writer.
It's okay..
Jun-chan will be able to write a love story!
What makes you so sure?
Hunch? - Only a hunch?!
My hunch is usually right.
Don't say it's just a hunch!
I don't even have any idea..
Anyway, there was a time when you often lost your garbages, right?
That news was all over the internet!
Yes, it was during my debut. Turns out, my fans did that.
I don't understand what pleasures they get from someone's garbages.
But it's also a form of love, I think.
Don't say that! Try to look from my perspective..
If you're a writer, you should be able to turn everything to be your income!
Okay? - Hmm...
Long trip makes me tired. I'm gonna sleep now.
What?! - Lend me your bed!
No.. No.. No.. Not there!
Here, this room. - Oh, here?
Thanks, good night! - Good night.
You do feel at home, huh?
Anyway, there was a time when you often lost your garbages, right?
Let me say it clearly, she is not my type!
Yes, she is my subordinate in the office.
Nakamura Amika looks friendly, but she actually keeps distance to people.
No one knows what she thinks.
Mika-chan with make up, looks so beautiful.
She is so different when she's in the office.
All employees fall in love with her and had tried to approach her, but they all failed.
Until now, she still hold her title as the office's madonna.
Okay, I'll approach her.
Impossible, she has a strong defense.
You guys know nothing, huh? This is an after-wedding party.
In such party..
We shouldn't let a woman who has no boyfriend, feels alone, worry, and envy!
We should take advantage of this situation.
If I can't approach her, I'll treat you in a dry-aged steakhouse, sushi counter, or anything you like.
The best strategy to win a woman's heart is like the way you win an ice hockey.
Pay attention to our rival's behavior, and see if he'll shoot or pass the rubber puck.
Our choice may be the best move that can easily make a big chance in the game.
May I smoke here? - Feel free.
How are you lately? No problem at work?
Yes, somehow.
Her forced smile is easily noticed.
But, I can handle this.
Your nails look so pretty.
Thank you.
Based on her response, I think she doesn't discriminate people.
That means, her impression about me is neither good or bad..
Ah, she only thinks of me as her superior.
That is quite good.
Now, I'll use a psychological technique that I have learnt before.
I will break your defense.
What is that?
Dita Grapefruit.
I will bring it for you. I also need to refill my drink.
Ah, I can bring it myself.. - It's okay.
Please, wait on your seat.
Yes.
This is a psychological situation when you receive things from someone and feel obliged to give something back.
My love strategy is using the law of "repaying someone's kindness".
Sorry to bother you. - Don't mention it.
Okay.
Everything looks fine.
Well, let's move onto the next strategy!
Nakamura-san, you don't like your current job, right?
Why did you ask?
Because, I think you always keep distance with your colleagues.
In this stage, rather than positive topics, negative topics will soothe her heart.
This is a purification strategy.
Are you trying to flirt with your own subordinate?
Does she check her security lock thoroughly?
So, she already knows everything?
Tonight, I take it as a joke caused by alcohol.
Don't worry about this.
A total failure.
Okay..
Can't wait for your treat! - Heck~
A gentleman should be able to step back gracefully.
Now, I have to make a reservation in a sushi counter...
...or not.
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Yours.
Thank you.
"The Goddess of Victory" never abandons me!
*"The Goddess of Victory" is known as Victoria in ancient Roman & Nike in ancient Greek.*
Nakamura, don't tell me you like ice hockey?!
Eh? Yes, I'm a fan of Ice Bucks.
Really? Me too!
Eh? Really?!
This is the first time I meet a woman who likes ice hockey!
Moreover, she's also a fan of Ice Bucks!
There is a player named Fukufuji, right? - Yes, there is.
When I was a kid, I had a cable tv and watched his debut in NHL.
Since then, I like ice hockey. - Eh, was it..
"The KINGS vs Louis Blues" match held in January 2007?!
I watched it live. - Eh? You did?!
I was impressed by Fukufuji's special technique.
"Doug Weight's Super Save Shot"!
Cheers! - Cheers!
I never expect her to be an ice-hockey fan.
Humans who have the same interests, will feel close to each other and be able to make a conversation.
If her heart has been conquered, next target is...
...her body.
Anyway..
If you don't mind, would you please take me home?
To be honest, I want to ask your opinion about something.
Unexpectedly, she gives me that offer!
I think, I have been followed by a stalker.
Everytime I walked in the night, I can feel someone following me at the back and I often lost my garbages.
I'm so scared.
Long time ago, I often lost my garbages too.
It's scary, right? Victory is right before my eyes!
"The Deadly Mirror"
By reflecting her acts like this, she is unaware that I'm pulling herself to me.
This is the best technique to create a good impression.
So, what's next?
This is my apartment.
Oh..
Well, I'll be leaving now.
Come on! Come on!
Ah!
Here it comes!
If you don't mind, would you like to have some tea or coffee?
SHOOT!
Well then, let's shake her nest!
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Somehow, I remember this thing.
TURNOVER!
Today, Hayashi didn't talk me.
Though I don't know people who hold this party, I decided to come here and get closer to Hayashi-san.
What a chance!
Finally, "The Goddess of Luck" smiles to me!
*"The Goddess of Luck" is known as Fortuna in ancient Roman & as Tyche in ancient Greek.*
May I smoke here?
Feel free.
Actually, I want to say: "Let me light it!"
But I have to be patient.
How are you lately? No problem at work?
Yes, somehow.
I shouldn't look interested.
Your nails look so pretty.
Thank you.
I'm praised!
Polishing my nails was a good decision.
What is that?
Dita Grapefruit.
I will bring it for you. I also need to refill my drink.
Ah, I can bring it myself.. - It's okay.
Please, wait on your seat.
Hayashi is using a strategy of "repaying someone's kindness".
I never expect him to do that to me.
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Nakamura-san, you don't like your current job, right?
Why did you ask?
Because, I think you always keep distance with your colleagues.
Next, he'll use the purification strategy.
I'm so happy!
Are you trying to flirt with your own subordinate?
Tonight, I take it as a joke caused by alcohol.
Don't worry about this.
I pretend to be a woman who has strong defense.
Because I have something to bet...
...and I win it!
I bet he would give this smartphone back to me.
So, I put it in a place that could be seen easily by him.
Nakamura, don't tell me you like ice hockey?!
Eh? Yes, I'm a fan of Ice Bucks.
Really? Me too!
Of course, I know that.
The first time I knew about Hayashi-san was 4 years ago, when I was still a college student.
I fell in love with his bright smile.
Since then, I collected all information about Hayashi-san.
These 4 years, I have dedicated my life to get closer to Hayashi-san.
I followed him from his office to his house.
Sometimes, I checked his garbage bin and took some garbages.
Then, I used my parent's connection to work in the place where Hayashi-san works.
Finally, this day comes...
...and all my dream comes true.
I am the happiest person in the world.
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Ah, I'm caught.
But, I'm sure he is already infected with my deep love.
You won't abandon me, right?
I did it!
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I read it.
This is a story about your freak fan in the past, right?
You're right, as expected. - Not at all..
Well, this is interesting. But, isn't this a horror story?
This is not a love story.
How should I say? It doesn't have any shyness.
It's an important thing to be written in a love story.
It should be more..
Oh, like "Norwegian Wood"!
A story that can make your heart fluttered. You should write something like that!
"Norwegian Wood"? - Yes, that kind of fluttering story.
So, I decided to throw this away.
Eh?!
Looks like the rain won't stop..
Can you see things you wrote?
It's only in Jun-chan's imagination.
You're sad because it hurts.
It hurts.. because you're fluttered, right?
Get out!
You suck!
You'll be able to write it.
I can't write it.
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"Kasa wo Motanai Aritachi wa (Ants without Umbrella)" is a live-action drama based on a short-story collection written by Kato Shigeaki (NEWS) who also wrote "The Shibuya Saga" novels: "Pink and Gray", "Senkou Scramble", and "Burn".