Teppei!
Don't shout my name as if we were friendly!
What friendly or unfriendly?
Don't hang on me! We're working!
On top of that your're younger than I am!
Wait!
I said don't hang on to me! You are so annoying!
Exhibition of new works...
Where on earth is Hara-san?
Excuse me, I am looking for Hara-san
That's me. And who are you ?
The dolls' faces are really cute.
Are they used during children's festivals ?
Yes, that's right.
Cute dolls, aren't they.
Yes!
The hair styles and clothes are really Japanese style.
Well, they're Japanese dolls...
That's true!
Let me introduce myself...
I'm Katagiri from the advertising agency, Business Department.
Agency?
Yes...
I called yesterday.
Ah, just in time.
Our company's president's daughter is involved in a ballet.
So we need ballet admission tickets... Please come
Hara-san...
Are you finished? Let's take the Hamamatsu line
on the way back and have lunch on the way.
That's your intention of comming here?
No one will say anything if you have a meal outside
with the Business Department's assistant.
Go eat by yourself! Hara-san, please wait!
Te-chan?
You cut your hair!
Yes?
Like returning to the past.
True...
Why are you here today?
I am translating.
Sorry, I don't have much time. I have to go.
"Do your best".
Where have I seen her before?
I know! I'm Uesugi Riko. Hello.
She's my junior. She's two years younger. Uesugi...
I am Riko. Hello!
Why? It's a rare chance. If I don't say hello it'll be a pity...
You must be Teppei's high school girlfriend!
The Mizuhara Sanae that he still loves and can't forget, right?
You're to much...
Written by Asano Taeko
KATAGIRI TEPPEI Kimura Takuya
UESUGI RIKO Matsu Takako
KATAGIRI SOICHIRO Uchino Masaaki
MIZUHARA SANAE Junna Risa
TAKAGI ERIKA Fujiwara Norika
YOSHIMOTO TAMAIO Kawabata Ryuuta
KUROSAKI TAKESHI Hirata Mitsuru
"Shiawase na ketsumatsu" sung by Otaki Eiichi
Produced by Koiwai Hiroyoshi
Directed by Nagayama Kouzou
A production of FUJI TV, Japan
English translation: CJ MoriKai Dialogue supervision: Rinetto
English subtitles Dorama Fansubbing, California [ NOT FOR RENT OR SALE ]
Mizuhara looks much more beautiful then her photograph.
Her skin's glowing, she must be in love.
Do you know who's her boyfriend?
You're such a nuisance. Don't talk to me ever again!
What...
We are back.
Katagiri! How is it? Getting used to the work?
Can one get used to this type of work?
Going around everywhere, having to bow and saying yes
to whatever the customers say. Can one call this work?
You hate bowing that much?
Well, no ...
I just don't want to have to keep doing this forever
I see
There's a Winter-campaign competition on the 10th in Hokkaido.
Dou you want to try doing the presentation?
That's great!
Here. Try it! Okay?
I understand!
All right, everyone back to work!
Thank you
Why so enthusiastic?
Look! I'm in charge of this project. It's not an easy task.
Your luck is finally here!
Yes, leave it to me.
What do you intend to do for that winter-campaign project?
I'll start thinking about it right away.
The president is one of those men. As long as you invite him to those night clubs with girls,
everything will go smoothly.
This time I want to try winning it the proper way.
Ah, the young! I used to think that way myself.
Katagiri!
This is last year's material.
Your hair! You cut it!
This time, the person in charge of this project
is from the Business Department: Mr. Katagiri.
Hello everyone. I'm Katagiri from the Business Department
First, this is the project from 1998 Hokkaido Winter-campaign...
Ouch! Can I come in?
Te-chan! Welcome!
I'm making dinner right now. Will you join us?
No, it's ok.
Come in for a beer then.
No, it's fine.
I came by to give you something. Here.
What is it?
Tickets for the Leningrad Ballet.
Ballet ? That ballet ...?
Yes, that ballet.
Is it okay for us to see it?
Of course, they're specially for you two.
But why give it to us?
You used to like this before...
In any case the company got them for free, and there were
two tickets. It's just perfect for you two.
Bye.
You're not coming in?
Goodnight.
CHEERS!
Riko, what happened to Teppei today?
I don't know.
Maybe he's got a date with someone.
Whenever he's settled down with one girl,
we get the feeling that the days of our youth are ending.
Really? Guys find it hard to settle down with just one girl?
I don't
You're always saying that you're a nice guy.
When will a guy settle down with one girl?
When he's a grownup.
And when is that?
Probably...when wanting to do it with her...
...and wanting to be with that person...
is a special feeling.
Well, perhaps...
Teppei still has got 50 years to go.
That's probably true!
Te-chan!
This is for you.
It's okay, I've already eaten.
Then put it in the fridge and eat it tomorrow.
Thank you.
The flat shaped ones are salmon, triangle once are...
Pickled plum.
Right! How did you know?
You used to make it for me often during summer vacation training.
That's right!
I remember it well. Flat shaped ones are salmon, the triangle ones
are pickled plum and then a little bit of wasabi on the side.
Thank you.
For the tickets.
Just ask if you want to see it next time.
You haven't changed.
Pretending not to know anything,
but always being sensitive to other people.
Thanks for this.
He said you used to like this before.
You used to like ballet in the past?
I learned ballet when I was little.
Te-chan and I were high school classmates.
I must have mentioned it before.
Te-chan...
Were you two...
Are you jealous?
Don't worry about it.
We've designed 5 posters: A, B, C, D, E.
We've decided to go with B. What do you think?
It is simple, but we don't really know what it's trying to say.
Let's use this!
This one's too sexy.
Really? I think it's the best.
But it's to sexy!
That's just because the picture's badly taken. Who took it?
Get a famous photographer!
But we've got a budget!
I'll think of something I'll go look for a photographer
And this slogan: "Because it's a winter's day".
What's wrong with that? I came up with it.
It's old fashioned!
Why not say "A jealous winter" or something more refreshing!
All you came up with after all this time are these
1, 2, 3, 4, 5 patterns? What are you guys doing?
How was the meeting?
I was passing by and I heard you guys arguing.
Arguing? That wasn't arguing.
It was just a discussion
A discussion! What about lunch?
Lunch? I still want to work a bit.
How enthusiastic! How about going for Chinese?
Maybe Japanese is better.
Ah! A bento (lunch box)! Pork cutlets and onigiri!
Fantastic! Who did it for you?
Who? There are many girls who will pack meals for a guy like me!
It was Mizuhara Sanae!
Even if you don't like carrots in the pork cutlet,
you'll have to finish it. She cut it into heart shaped pieces for
Te-chan. Sanae will be hurt if there is any leftovers.
Mizuhara's not as you say.
Just as I thought. So it was her!
You don't even know how to make these!
I'm not one of those stereotyped girls who
will use cooking to get to a man's heart.
Yes, yes, you have nothing better to say.
Look! See how perfect this triangular one is?
Can you make it as perfect as this triangle?
Of course! I can make all the shapes of onigiri!
And make it beautifully too!
Let me see! What color is this?
You make it with this hand and I lose my appetite!
Wait!
I'll give it back. Such an important thing!
I'm going out for luch, anyone else want to come with me?
I don't take lunch.
I see. Well, I'm going.
You're diabetic?
This is really delicious!
Riko, where are the glasses?
Aren't they in the cupboard?
Did you find them?
These crab croquet from the restaurant are delicious!
Your kitchen is always so clean. Don't you ever cook?
Since one can cheaply buy such delicious food,
why should I make them myself?
The thought of women who's only job is to cook for men
just makes me mad!
Cheers!
Who are you talking about?
Katagiri Teppei.
Teppei? Isn't he a good guy?
Good? Him? Absolutely not!
Why?
He pretends he's so cool but in reality he is old fashioned.
Just looking at him I feel like fighting wih him.
Riko, do you know that love starts from repulsion?
It's the same as a magnet's plus and minus.
Men and women are the same. They argue when they have
different opinions, but then in a split second,
they can be together.
What? That's disgusting!
Stop kidding! Let's eat!
As soon as I see her I get angry.
Her as in Riko-chan?
Don't call her Riko-chan! Sounds terrible!
I think that Riko is one of those self-centered people.
Even if she were stuck on top of a snowy mountain with a man,
she'd be the type to finish all the food just to survive.
Try out how it tastes.
Delicious!
But...
...I like that.
What?
The type of girl that will fight to the end to survive.
You like that type?
So you're really the kind that likes these sort of girls.
The type that are like kids, insensitive, selfish...
The type of girl meets your requirement?
Don't say it like that!
Don't criticize my taste in food and girls!
Sorry.
Don't put in soy sauce!
Wait!
What is the meaning of instructing the boss?
Everyone's upset at the way you work.
We don't like people from the Business Department interfering
Your task is just to collect the research data, do the marketing.
So please get the data compiled. Work all night if you have to!
Fine. I understand.
I won't interfere with the planning groups' ideas.
I'll compile the data the way you want it.
So please, please keep on working with me. Please.
Why has it come to this?
So you're really one of those who will bow to people so easily.
I am merely a former colleague, doesn't it bother you?
It doesn't bother me that's why I'm begging you!
I don't want to lose to the idea of those who refuse
to bow to others.
Please.
You scared me! What are you doing here?
I've got the scissors.
Scissors? Quit fooling around! What are you going to cut this time?
Joking! Just joking!
Joking? My hair's already cut this short!
...j.o.k.i.n.g...
This is to make up for it.
You made this?
You don't know my strengths!
Look, look...
It looks delicious doesn't it?
Looks all right.
Doesn't it?!
Try it!
Where have I seen something like this before?
Really? I'll make some tea...
I know! You bought this from thata convenience store didn't you!
You found me out! Too bad.
I can't believe you! You have to know that I live alone.
I know which convenience stores sell the most delicious onigiri!
Stop complaining! Eat it!
And then start working!
What's this? What are you doing?
Don't put all the figures together! You have to use a simple graph
so that even the idiots can understand with one look.
What a terrible mess!
You're welcome!
You're saying "Thank you" in your heart.
I heard it, so I'm just answering.
What are you saying? Don't be silly.
Hello?
Teppei? I'm sorry but, could you go to the ballet in my place?
I'm tied up at the office.
But I'm busy here too!
Please! After the ballet I'll go over to her place for dinner.
Please come in!
You come too, I'll get some wine.
What happened?
Something's come up that I've got to do.
Sorry, you don't have to help. I'll do it later.
Where are you going?
On a date! A date!
With Sanae?
Te...?
Sorry, my brother couldn't make it.
I see.
You're dressed different than the usual.
What time do we start going in?
5:30. But...
Cancelled!?
This has happened before.
Really?
During the high school trip, we wanted
to sneak off to an inn, and the inn was closed!
You're right! So we ended up talking the whole night!
Thinking about it now, I was a nice guy back then.
Being with a girl all night and nothing happened.
That's an impossible thought for me now.
But you used to go after other girls too.
But you were different.
I don't really know...
You were like the most favorite and beautiful cake. Afraid
of messing it up I was keeping it in the case without touching it.
Really? I never knew!
If I had known...
When one grows up, one understands a lot of things.
And there's also a lot of things that one can never make up for.
How about dinner together? Soichiro will be coming too.
You feel safer going out with my brother than with me, don't you?
Am I wrong?
Soichiro loves his work.
We don't date that often, and when we're together,
he often leaves me because of work.
He's busy! It can't be helped.
I think so too. But... how should I put it...
You are different. Soichiro is the kind who's face doesn't
show his feelings.
Sometimes I even feel uneasy.
"Am I intruding? Does he love me?" I wonder sometimes.
The next time he breaks another date I'll get you to take his place.
What are you saying?
Don't say that!
Sorry.
When you're feeling lonely or uneasy,
you should tell my brother.
I can't do anything.
You're right. I'm sorry.
I guess I should go home already.
This is delicious!
It looks like Soichiro's home.
I'm back.
You're here too!
I'll do it.
What are you doing? You'd better no do that.
Got sit down.
Okay then.
Come on.
The both of you used to go out together, right?
If that's the case, then just say it. Did you think I'd mind?
I'm sorry.
Well, we can explain...
We didn't tell you because we didn't want you to start worrying.
We dated before.
But that was really just a childhood friendship.
Right. One of those high school dates where we were just
going to movies or going bicycling.
Just that.
Ah, maybe holding hands.
I understand. Thank you.
Let's open the wine.
I shouldn't be here.
You sit here.
What's this?
Tiffany...
It's a present.
Actually, I wanted to give this to her after the ballet.
To her?
Can I open it?
This is...
Well... Let my brother be a wittness.
Will you marry me?
I know I have a demanding job, and that may cause you to be
lonely, but
I'll do my best to make you happy.
Hey, hey, ... Handkerchief!
Please marry me.
I'm really happy.
Great! So this is done!
The witness' job is finally concluded.
Open the wine.
Get the glasses.
Why do I have to?
I'll just take whichever...
You're still here?
You're really late!
Thank you for everything today.
I'm still not done yet.
That's enough. Thanks, you can go home now.
What's with that tone?
I maybe an ordinary worker for the company,
but seeing how hard you are trying I wanted to help you.
What's this "That's enough! Go home!"
It's not funny!
Mizuhara and my brother are engaged.
Mizuhara. Sanae-chan.
She's engaged to my brother.
But... if you still love her ...
Then grab her back from your brother!
Love has to be fought for!
That is impossible!
I'm going home.
Time to go.
Take this too.
We are off. Don't be lazy when we're out!
Katagiri. Come her for a second.
Yes?
Yoshimoto?
Give up the Hokkaido Winter-campaign project.
I'll tell them that you're resigned from the project.
What's the meaning of resigning?
The design group have not prepared the materials.
Is that the truth?
Yes.
Wait!
You're to direct in front of them.
To the point of offending them and hurting their pride.
When with others, one has to also accept others' opinions.
Otherwise it's going to be hard to go on working.
In Evangelion, this girl Anayami Rei is the most famous.
Although she's cute, I prefer Asuka.
How to put it...
Her character is very attractive. A lot like you...
I've got to record a program for a friend. I have to go.
What program?
Some quiz game show. You know, that one.
Sorry.
Hello?
Who am I? If you don't answer in 3 seconds the phone will
self-destruct. 1... 2...
Don't you feel silly doing this sort of thing?
Where are you now?
Me? I'm with Yoshimoto at the bar.
We're having a lot of fun. Maybe later we'll go to a hotel.
That's good.
What about you? Feeling depressed and alone,
looking at Mizuhara's photograph.
You're still working! Lock up when you leave, okay?!
What are you doing?
Sorry, I'm still working.
You're still at the office?
But that work has already been...
My work isn't finished yet.
Not finished yet?
3-9: San-kyuu (Thank you)
How old fashioned.
Excuse me, the guy that was here...
Messy hair, a round eyed guy...
He's gone to the roof top.
The roof!?!
I wanted to finish this and use it for the Hokkaido poster.
It's not for expressing myself or wanting praise from others.
I just want to do some responsible job for myself.
This month I've been bowing to other people,
and time is just passing by.
Although I can easily say "this is work",
I haven't given up yet.
First of all, I don't want to change myself because of work.
I just want to do a little something that I'm competent at.
It's awful! This is the first time I've seen such a terrible drawing!
It's an image! An image! Don't you understand?
I wanted to get a professional photographer to take this picture.
People like you are rare.
A flirt, petty, terrible attitude, arrogant...
Shut up!
I used to think you were really despicable.
But now you changed your mind.
Seeing this, you're thinking that I have artistic talent, patience...
Since you've come all this way, don't give up.
Even if you get beaten up like a cockroach.
Are you really praising me or not?
Of course I am!
Ladies and Gentlemen!
The winner of this year's advertising trophy is...
Mr. Katagiri Teppei!
Thank you very much. Let's raise our glasses...
What now?
Wait! Wait!
What wait? You're running of during the celebration?
Congratulations to the winner!
Thank you everyone!
There's no one around. Cheers!
Where did you get this?
This is our chief's. It was hidden in the cupboard.
But he can't hide it from me.
If anything happens tomorrow I won't help you.
But you're the one who opened it!
That's dangerous! Stop it!
It's beautiful! Come and see!
Fantastic! Can we see my house I wonder?
Which way?
You can come over to my place to drink.
But don't get drunk I won't look after you.
I know.
Do you really?
Being a salaryman is tough! But being an OL is tough too!
So young... Don't talk like you're that old!
You're just day dreaming every day.
That's mean!
There are times when I feel like quitting too.
But there are times when I think I'm really lucky to be alive.
There are times when you feel lucky?
Of course.
Like when you're drawing or collecting Hello Kitty things.
Why are you laughing like that? You're scary!
That's....
Watch it! That's dangerous! Get down!
That's a secret no one knows...
Watch it!
I said it's dangerous!
I'm going home!
Why?
It's terrible when I get drunk.
And recently I seem to get drunk easily.
Getting old I guess.
What are you saying?
About what I just said...
The times I feel lucky... I'll tell you...
What?
When there's someone I like.
Is there someone you like right now?
Only a fool would look!
Bye! Goodnight!
to be continued...