"Survival Wedding" This, I will throw away.
Thank you for that bento. I'm glad I saw you again.
"Rm glad I saw you again"
Find the best illustrator that's suitable for riz.
"Bunto Publishing, riz"
"Sayaka Kuroki"
"Ryota Takahashi" The title designs are done.
- Oh! - It's this one and this one.
"Yuko Sugi"
This one is not bad, but I think this one is more "riz."
Sayaka, here's a list of designers the boss likes.
They know what's expected by the boss.
"Takako Miura" Takako, you are my goddess!
It's advertised on the social media as well. Expectations are high!
"Survival Wedding" Chieri,
everyone, thank you so much.
It's the first series of your column.
You worked very hard this past month for riz.
Everybody's got your back.
So? What about the illustrations?
I think it's a great idea to use an illustration instead of a photo
so that the readers can relate more.
Well...
there are several wonderful illustrations,
but I don't see anything that really stands out.
"Tetsuo Nakajima" Oh!
- Here. - What?
This is a legendary illustrator, "439," and--
It's Yosaku! Don't you know?
He's a charismatic illustrator who was huge
in the late '90s to the 2000s.
He didn't just do the illustrations.
He also published picture books, CD covers, and corporate designs.
He built the era for the illustration industry.
You are right. These illustrations are great.
It sure looks familiar.
It was a hit when I was in elementary school... What was it?
- Ah! Galbi Boy! - Galbi Boy!
- Galbi Boy? - Galbi Boy?
Yes, Galbi Boy.
I'm Galbi. I'm only good to be grilled on here.
Galbi can dream too!
There was Galbi Boy, also Chuck Boy, Mr Rumen, and Mr Omasum.
They were all very popular!
"How awesome, Galbi Boy" series was a huge hit!
But fortunately or unfortunately,
it developed into an ugly, greedy fight between
the publishing industry, animation industry, and toy industry.
Yosaku, who was disgusted by it all, bowed out of the scene.
There was such a story behind
this very happy-looking Galbi Boy?
And I believe Chief Editor mentioned that Yosaku
used to be a regular customer at Cliff.
What?
Could you give me the contact information for Yosaku?
What?
You know this Yosaku, right?
"Owner of Cliff"
Do I know him...
Please! I really want to make this column a success.
Actually, if I don't make it a success, I'm fired.
Sayaka, you know--
At first, I thought this project was impossible,
but now, when I imagine readers with the same issues
feeling better and smiling,
it gives me courage.
Since I came to riz,
I realised again that I love this job.
I also loved Omasum ever since I was a kid.
You don't address him with a "Mr"? A sub-character?
"Mr Omasum"
When I was in elementary school, the reason I wanted to try Omasum,
which I thought was for adults, was Mr Omasum.
It was so delicious. It was shocking.
Food can't be judged by its appearance.
That was my motivation for the Three-star Class B Gourmet.
Yosaku's illustrations are so powerful that they changed my life.
That's why I want Yosaku to do the illustrations for this column.
Please give me an opportunity?
Well, Sayaka...
Please!
"Two weeks later"
Here it is!
The May issue is here!
Oh, it's here!
- Here you go. - Thank you.
Thank you very much.
Let's see...
It's looking good!
"First episode, The ritual of a studio."
I was to be married on my 30th birthday to an elite businessman.
I quit my job. I'll be his wife. Wedding bells are around the corner!
But then the engagement was called off.
That Yosaku actually took a new job?
On the condition that there won't be any revisions
and for Usami, who did a lot for him back in the day.
What did Yosaku say?
Sayaka, so...
Thank you very much!
Oh.
So it was me?
My personal network is amazing.
I brought beer!
Thank you!
Thank you.
Chief Editor's is...
Here you go.
"Micchan's feelings"
Now, for publishing successfully
and celebrating Kuroki's first episode, cheers!
Cheers!
It's been a month since my engagement was called off.
I had no clue what would happen,
but at least I won't be unemployed for now.
Now, all I have to do is write five more episodes for the column,
and I will be an official staff member of riz.
Wait, that's not it.
If I don't get married during those five episodes,
I'm going to be fired.
"Marriage hunting fare. To you, who wants to get married. You're next!"
"How to make your love of destiny happen"
"Getting married without despair for a 30-year-old"
What do you expect from your marriage partner?
Many women say "regular" is good,
but now, there are no "regular" men.
What?
Excuse me.
Welcome.
Can I get a receipt? It's for work.
Certainly.
Due to the recession, men's financial capabilities are down.
Women tend to want to get married even in their early 20s,
favourable men are usually already married,
so they will settle even if their income is low,
or they'll go for divorced men.
One common statement in every book is
that women have to lower their standards.
So right now, it's an ice age in terms of marriage for women too.
It's such a hard society to get married in.
It's impossible for me to get married in five more months!
I just got over my ex-boyfriend.
It's hard just to meet someone I want to marry...
Kuroki, you are an interesting person.
Or not, or is it?
What?
Oh, nothing.
What do you expect from your marriage partner?
Stability? They don't have to be rich,
but enough income to lead a stable life is a must.
Anything else?
Their appearance is delightful, he would love me,
and he won't cheat.
Are my terms too much,
as the book stated?
Am I overreaching?
Is it better for me to compromise?
No.
Do not comprise at all!
You only marry once. You don't want to marry a compromise.
Of course.
Then don't compromise looking for a marriage partner.
You know what?
"Delightful looks," "second born," your criteria are boring.
As far as I'm concerned, such men are compromises.
Why don't you consider going after a guy that's my calibre?
Why don't the young ones take on the challenge these days?
Just don't forget that you're marriage hunting on behalf of riz.
But if I say that, I won't be able to get married.
That's true. If your expectations are high, the market is limited.
That's why you need a strategy.
What's next, then?
It's Coach's strategy.
Coach? You mean Coach as in the purse?
Yes.
The brand only handled high-grade leather products before,
but in the '90s, the casual market became the mainstream,
and they were faced with difficulties.
Then Coach changed their positioning.
Positioning?
They discovered, after thorough market research,
that if it's 200,000 yen, people purchase a luxury brand.
"Less than 40,000" They don't want a cheap bag,
but they realised that no brands were offering a purse
in the range of 50,000 to 80,000 yen.
Then Coach changed their positioning to become accessible luxury.
In the 2000s, their signature design became huge,
and it transformed into a brand loved by a broader population.
In other words, Coach selected a winning strategy to compete.
And one more thing.
Coach had a strategy that the other brands didn't attempt at all.
Pockets are more convenient here,
or how long should the handle be?
They listened to their customers and changed their products.
Coach, which was already popular among young ladies, did this
when they were about to launch a business bag for men.
They are never satisfied, and they always cater to the market's needs.
The fact they keep on reforming is the secret to their success.
I didn't know Coach made purses like that.
Find a market that's open. Answer to the customer's every need.
When you carry out these two points, you won't have to compromise.
- Do you understand? - Yes.
You will first start by answering to men's needs.
Answer to their needs? What do I do?
- Your clothes! - Clothes?
You can change your clothes today.
Since appearance has a major impact on love,
it's a top priority to change.
I'll specially select the clothes for you.
The Chief Editor is going to select them?
If I select them, they'll have premier value.
You certainly are super-duper lucky.
"You are super-duper lucky"
I will show you the power of clothing.
I only have bad feelings about this.
"Survival Wedding"
Don't worry. I will choose clothes that are reasonably priced
that you can afford, not top brand names I would buy.
Well, for starters, could you lower your voice? It's rude.
Okay, go put that on.
Um, well, I've mentioned it before.
Doesn't this cater too much to men's needs?
Isn't it good to be more popular?
I don't want to pick my clothes that way.
I don't wear clothes for men.
I wear them for me.
You are only interested in yourself?
What? What do you mean?
You are not interested in men.
You are not interested in men, so you don't try to get to know them.
You don't get to know them, so you can't cater to their needs.
That's why he cheated on you before the wedding and called it off.
- Oh. - That's too much.
And that engagement was you just moving on ahead--
Okay, I got it! I got it. I'll put it on. I'll put it on.
No jacket.
Bien! It's good.
This is impossible.
Stand up straight. Hey!
Good.
Nice!
What you are thinking right now
is probably something like "Where can I meet a cute guy?"
or "How can I get married?" Right?
Your sole interest is yourself.
Just learn what a man wants or needs!
Then you'd be able to change your fashion easily for a guy.
The total is 78,000 yen.
Oh, I see.
Here you go.
Miss, this credit card...
Oh, okay.
Chief Editor!
Why do you always wear such long skirts?
You have no sex appeal because of it.
Always have your legs, arms, and decollete exposed.
I hide my figure with these clothes since I'm not confident about it.
My chest is flat, and no one would want to see my decollete.
You certainly are flat-chested.
Oh, you get on my nerves.
However, you say that since you don't know men.
Listen, men are creatures that naturally seek women's skin.
Walk around town with your skin exposed, then you'll see.
And by showing your body that you are not confident about,
you might get motivated to do something about it.
There is no success in hiding your own faults.
Chief Editor, you always have those bangs
to hide your wrinkly forehead.
What? It's fine.
Oops! I'm sorry.
If I took it at this price, a small factory like mine would shut down.
The designer is saying that it has to be your fabric.
Ishibashi, just because we're small,
don't try to take advantage of us.
"Kazuya Ishibashi" I'm busy. Please go.
It's fine. Get back to work.
Hey, Kazuya.
You seem to be running in circles lately. Did something happen?
No, not at all.
"Can I come over tonight?" "I'll go tonight"
Oh? Is it completely over with Sayaka?
It's not like that.
There are plenty of women out there.
What?
Let's go wild!
Thank you very much.
"Yuichi Kashiwagi" Hello?
Yes, it's fine.
I see.
Then by next week.
"Incoming... Soichi Kashiwagi" Thank you very much.
Yes, then please go ahead with that. Thank you very much.
By the way, Kashiwagi,
what's going on with Kawamura Pharmaceuticals' copy?
"Takahiro Tanihara"
Kuroki has sent several of them,
so I think it'll be good.
Wow, that bento girl did all this? She must have riz's work as well.
Is this the Kashiwagi effect?
Of course not.
Kuroki is not like that.
What do you mean she's "not like that"?
Sol bought it on a whim,
but a lovable dress that's not for a date or a party?
I don't think so.
Hello.
Oh, it's okay...
"Misato Kurihara" Is something the matter?
What? No, nothing.
Who did this?
I did.
With this, it's a bit too light or not strong enough.
We successfully extracted hyaluronic acid with our unique methods,
so that has to be promoted.
Lovable dress, she's merciless.
However, I don't think they would understand a complicated chemical.
It's not a specialised anti-ageing cosmetic product.
It can be purchased with an item like pasta at a convenience store.
In that case, familiar words would strike the readers more.
Even if that's the case,
Section Manager Nagase is from research and development.
I believe he won't approve it as is.
She's bringing the company circumstances to the table?
This lovable dress is not just a plain lovable dress.
Then why don't we do this?
This time, we'll have Kawamura Pharmaceuticals come up with one,
and we'll use that.
You'll ask the client to do the copy?
Well, it's just an ad in a magazine.
It may just be an ad, but it's part of riz.
I believe that finishing it as a great tie-up page
will deliver the best results
for Kawamura Pharmaceuticals as well.
How about if Kawamura Pharmaceuticals sleeps on it?
What?
But the schedule...
Section Manager is in China for business this week,
and we can't check until Monday.
We can get it done in three days.
Kuroki, please think of a copy with hyaluronic acid as a backup,
and Kurihara will explain
the ad's concept and the original copy
to Section Manager Nagase next Monday.
Then if there's a problem, we'll switch to a copy
with hyaluronic acid prepared by riz.
Would this work?
Yes.
That sounds good.
The samples will be packaged by our trusted vendors,
then sent out for binding to be in riz two months from now.
I'm glad the advertisement is going to be great.
Yes, thank you very much.
Oh, not at all.
Kashiwagi is great.
He settled everything without any bitter feelings.
That means...
next Monday will be your last time coming here.
What?
We will be working together on other jobs,
but it will be the last time for Kuroki.
How sad.
You liar!
Mai, this is good.
Thank you very much.
"Mai Hashimoto" What's up with your outfit?
Tonight, the boss is going to Lazurine's reception.
I think he's looking for a date,
and I sense that he's going to ask me out.
So sorry. I'm going to a party with another man today.
Go have a great time.
"Hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid. Your skin is beautiful"
Oh? Didn't you have a meeting with Kawamura Pharmaceuticals?
You have to do it again?
Section Manager Nagase is out on a business trip. Nothing gets done.
By the way, he asked why you were off this project, Takako.
Oh, I see.
It was sudden.
Maybe I should have gone and said goodbye.
I'll have to say my goodbyes to Kashiwagi too.
Kashiwagi?
What? Prince Kashiwagi?
Prince?
He's delightful and good-looking. He's on a different level.
I completely forgot about him. He's younger too.
Oh?
Sayaka?
No, no, no, I just thought he was upstanding,
though he went through some tough times.
- Went through tough times? - Went through tough times?
Well, I'll only see him one more time. Nothing will happen.
Once is enough.
Come with me.
What?
Just come.
Yuichi? You are not answering your father's calls.
Did you get the invitation for tonight's party?
Your father wants you to come for sure.
You probably have a lot going on, but please.
"Voicemail, Mother"
I spoke to you about the importance of clothing and selected some.
You are still wearing those kinds of clothes?
My time is valuable. Don't waste it.
Yes. Well, but for me--
Seeing is believing. Think after seeing.
Think and get it done and get it done with results.
Ah, okay.
That means don't just listen but look.
Don't just look but think. Don't just think but take action.
And don't just take action. Deliver results!
I'll leave the rest to you.
Yes.
Got it.
Okay, I got it.
Boss, she's ready.
Wow, team riz is awesome!
Lazurine makes the woman.
Let's go.
"Let's go"? Where am I going in this outfit?
Lazurine's reception party.
It recently launched in Japan.
It's a high-energy designer brand.
You are so lucky.
She's beautiful.
She's like a model.
That dress was the right choice.
What?
It looks better on the flat-chested ones.
You said the other day that you're going to become your new self.
Yes.
People are changed by clothes.
Today, we'll sum up all the strategies we've covered so far.
You're wearing clothes I chose. You're accompanying me,
the pinnacle of refinement as a fashionista.
Even you will be more confident that your value is up.
That means you want to show me off?
Ouch!
Sorry.
How immature.
Ah, excuse me.
You dork.
Wow.
This way.
Okay-
Hello.
Thank you.
Please write your name.
- Yes. - Thank you very much.
Oh, that's good.
There you go.
Oh, it's been a while.
You look great today. I'll see you later, okay?
Okay-
- John. - Nice to see you again.
- You are the guy I need. - Thank you. Thank you for coming.
Your job was great. Handsome.
- It was very good. - You were great.
- Catch you later. - Please enjoy.
Hello.
Oh wow.
Are you alone?
Oh, I came with my boss.
Oh? Chief Editor?
He went somewhere.
I see. My name is Tanaka, a freelance buyer.
I'm Kuroki in publishing, from riz.
Riz's projects are always original.
It seems exceptional among all the magazines.
Thank you very much.
Kato, it's been a long time.
Oh, Tanaka, it has been a while.
Are you doing well?
He is a photographer...
Ever since I broke up with Kazuya, I've felt that I won't love anyone
and that no one will love me. Those have been my thoughts.
But there are so many people in this world.
Even then,
it's not as if I'll find my marriage partner that easily.
See you later.
Yes, later.
Well, it's a party today. I'll enjoy it.
Wow, I want to swim in this brown waterfall.
Don't just eat. Go mingle and make some connections.
This is the time to connect with clients.
You also have too much food on your plate.
I brought you some too.
Even for a boss, to make a plate for others is not very well mannered.
Why do you have just pasta and desserts?
Just your own, and one serving of each is the rule.
I see.
Well, the ones you grabbed... it can't be helped.
Boss can't drink a single drop,
so don't let him drink at all.
We added a drop of whisky in his tea as a joke, then he collapsed.
What?
Please don't drink any alcohol.
I know.
I'll bring you oolong tea.
Okay-
Hey, isn't that Soichi Kashiwagi?
Yes, it is.
Kashiwagi Corporation's popular CEO.
He's on TV a lot lately.
That's going to be handled.
He has a connection to the fashion industry.
"Soichi Kashiwagi" Thank you.
I wonder if I could meet him.
I don't think so.
Oh, hello, Executive Director Yamashita, nice to see you again.
I'm Usami from riz.
Usami, thank you for coming.
This is Kashiwagi Corporation's--
Of course I know Mr Kashiwagi.
- Nice to meet you. - Nice to meet you.
By the way, how is your son?
Oh, a son?
He's young, yet he's doing really well at Senkyu-sha.
At Senkyu-sha.
But he'll eventually inherit Kashiwagi Corporation.
Oh no, not at all.
He's not even a chick. He hasn't cracked the egg yet.
I've told him to come today to meet everybody,
but Yuichi is nowhere to be found.
- Thank you for waiting. - Thank you.
Hey, your drooling Prince's name is Yuichi Kashiwagi?
What is this all of a sudden? A drooling Prince?
I was the one drooling.
- He should be at this party. - What?
Find him at all costs and make sure he sees you in that dress.
No, it's too embarrassing to be seen like this.
Your usual self is embarrassing. You look awesome right now.
Don't you want to see him?
I may or may not want to see him.
The guy you want to show yourself to in this dress is here right now.
Go!
Kuroki, your posture.
Confidence!
Go!
Yes.
Yuichi!
Sayaka.
What's the matter? That dress is a surprise. It looks good.
Really?
You are beautiful, Sayaka.
Hey, did you find him?
Oh, your ex-boyfriend?
Why is he here?
He probably has connections through his work.
Is that so?
He's being cocky. I'll tell him.
Wait.
He won't get it unless he gets burned once.
For crying out loud.
Kazuya.
Our customer, Tanaka, is here.
- Really? - Let's go say hi.
- I'll see you later. - Okay.
"Kaori Fujii"
You are done with him, right? Forget him already.
I can't help it.
I told you to look higher. Find someone of my calibre.
Chief Editor always talks about love confidently to me,
but are you actually popular?
What? Of course.
Really?
What's with you? You're doubting me?
Not exactly.
Stay here and watch.
How do you do?
What is he doing?
I'm Usami, Chief Editor of riz.
Since you are so beautiful, I assume you are one of the models.
That red dress looks good on you.
Gold and silver, pearl and diamond.
You have great taste in accessories too.
- Is that true? I'm glad. - Yes.
Oh? Oh?
Is it developing nicely?
By the way, the champagne that's in your glass is Dom Perignon.
Dom Perignon, who was a monk in a monastery in Champagne,
discovered the wine bubbling in storage. It's how it all started.
Ah, never mind. He started his usual talk of knowledge.
Each bubble in a Dom Perignon is full of meaning.
Oh?
Hello again.
You are the guy in the black convertible.
Oh no. What are you saying?
Chief Editor, don't say anything.
What is it?
Ah, he's making fun of him.
No, no, I thought it looks great on you, last year's Lazurine,
the cheaper styles.
By the way, what I have on is the latest, most expensive formal.
Do you know the saying "The best is brought out by the best"?
Oh no, he's angry.
Oh? Is that orange juice?
You can't drink alcohol?
You were talking so passionately about champagne.
To find out the meaning of each bubble in a Dom Perignon,
I think you'd have to drink it.
Do you know that "the best is brought out by the best"?
No way. Wait.
Don't drink.
Sir, are you okay? Excuse me.
Are you okay, Chief Editor?
Sir, are you okay? Sir?
Sir?
Please walk.
I can't. I'm at my limit. I'm going to fall.
Your bag is about to fall.
Thank you. We're fine now.
I missed you.
Stop. We're done.
Why don't we go somewhere alone and talk?
We didn't get clear closure. Let's talk about our future.
I won't go.
What are you doing?
Kazuya, who is that?
That's my ex-girlfriend.
So she is...
Let's go. They're all waiting for us.
Okay-
Your home, your address, do you know?
Your call cannot be answered right now.
Takako!
What would you like to do?
Excuse me.
Let's see...
Ah! Take us to Minato ward,
Uchiazabu block six, please.
Okay-
Kuroki.
What's the matter?
There's something I want to tell you.
Chief Editor, I'm not taking you home for that purpose!
- Okay? - No.
Dom Perignon is...
No.
No, no.
- Dom Perignon is... - No!
We are here.
This is your home, right?
You're fine now, okay? I'm going home, okay?
- Okay- - Okay-
Thank you for today.
If you think about it, a member of the fashion team
should be taken to such a wonderful party.
But you dressed me up like this,
yet I couldn't deliver any results.
I apologise.
It's another pitiful episode.
Is that so?
Today, you outshined everybody else.
Against that woman in red...
and your ex-boyfriend's seduction.
Tonight...
you didn't run away from the party...
at a place where you might have been overwhelmed before.
The fact that you took a stand...
Was thanks to this dress.
Okay!
I'll be fine now.
I got it.
I'm leaving now. I'm leaving, okay?
Kashiwagi is not here yet.
Am I too enthusiastic?
Everything is perfect, thanks to Kashiwagi.
His parents' influence is superb.
His parents' influence? Is he talking about Kashiwagi?
You know, an estimate gets accepted easily.
I wanted to be born like that too!
Okay. I got it.
Hello.
Kuroki, you are very beautiful today.
Ah, thank you very much.
Today, I have a meeting with another department.
The tie-up is fine with you and Kashiwagi, right?
Both of you are so passionate.
Hey, Kashiwagi.
Hello.
- Say hi to Section Chief Nagase. - Yes.
Don't be his favourite.
I'm sorry to have kept you waiting.
No, it's still early.
Kuroki, you seem different.
Do you think so?
Okay!
Shall we go?
Yes.
Today's the last day. Seeing is believing.
Think after seeing.
Think and get it done and get it done with results.
I'll use the power of my clothes and ask him to lunch afterwards.
Kashiwagi.
Yes?
Well...
I went to Lazurine's party last week.
Did you perhaps go as well?
Why?
My boss, who took me, was talking about it.
I actually wanted Kashiwagi to see me in that dress.
I didn't go.
The meeting is about to start.
Yes.
"All you need is delicate confidence to be brave"
"Impact of a new hyaluronic acid! A new moisturiser changes my skin"
Let's use this one.
But with this, there is no impact of the new hyaluronic acid.
While I was on a business trip,
the CEO's personal notice said
to listen to outside vendors, especially the younger ones,
from now on.
Young?
I heard you were busy with proofing, and yet you did it over and over.
Kashiwagi told me.
Okay. Let's go with this one this time.
- Thank you very much. - Thank you very much.
Thank you for listening to all the requests.
Oh, not at all. Thank you for everything.
I'm glad that we all agreed on it.
Yes.
Kuroki, do you have time after this?
What?
Would you like to go out to lunch?
That sounds great. Sure.
It's here!
"Riz, I'll be a new me"
"Survival Wedding, second episode. The closet revolution!"
I'll tell you a sure strategy to get you married.
What is that?
Be surrounded by men at all times.
Do you have a girlfriend?
I just broke up with her.
Now is your chance.
It's my birthday.
Come over to my house now.
How was it? Your last chance with Prince Kashiwagi?
I'll throw you your 30th birthday party!
- A grand one! - That's okay.
It's a great opportunity to get more followers.
I wanted to see you.
Of course, my judgement was right.