"Hiroto Usami"
"Celebration? Finally in my 30s"
"Survival Wedding Marriage Hunting Feature"
Good stuff. You sure are lucky.
What do you mean?
You reunited with the prince you thought you'd never see again
at your surprise 30th birthday party!
It's her 30th birthday today!
I have another week.
"Takako Miura"
Pardon me.
What is this?
Kashiwagi? Is something the matter?
Oh, no, nothing at all.
This new product has a lower price in the market,
so sales expansion to Asia is probable.
Could you consider it?
Expanding abroad?
Currently, a newly emerging nation's middle class population
is increasing by some hundred million.
Focusing on the domestic market...
Well, it's not my sole decision, so I will consider it.
Thank you very much.
I'm sorry.
That's great.
Follow Hubert de Givenchy's example.
What?
Givenchy offered garments
for Audrey Hepburn's movies.
He overturned the society's admiration of glamorous women
and offered a new view of womanhood.
He then became an indisputable designer.
However, it all started by him confusing Katharine Hepburn
with the newcomer, Audrey Hepburn, and accepting the job.
If you want to succeed, take advantage of all your chances.
Even if he's not interested now, if you could make a good impression
the next time you see him, you may seem very attractive.
If you don't eat anything for three days,
even the bread crust tastes great. It's the same thing.
Is that metaphor really necessary?
You know what? Ask Yuichi Kashiwagi out on a date.
- I can't do that. - Right. I think so too.
I think you can't do it,
but there's a perfect project for you.
- Miura. - Yes.
A special feature on turning 30.
An urgent month-long body makeover for the summer.
Body makeover?
We'll do a joint project with a sports brand.
You're in charge.
So, once you have a perfect body,
you'll be confident enough to ask him out, right?
This is an opportunity for you
to take advantage of your flat figure.
Sayaka's figure is not bad at all.
She's just hiding it.
She has no fat though.
Right, and she has no chest either.
Leave me alone.
Why do you keep eating Pierre Marcolini like it's popcorn?
This is a purveyor to the Belgian Royal Family.
Well, it's very delicious.
Weren't you just eating a bowl of Mapo Tofu?
Your appetite is amazing.
Don't women in their 30s worry about their figure?
You're unbelievable.
I have a stressful job,
so I eat delicious food to relieve my stress.
Well, the motivation is there.
She had several beautification tools at home.
Yes.
I've done several things
such as the no carb-diet and the one-meal-a-day diet.
That's why you are no good.
What you need to do
is a body makeover to get men's attention.
Body makeover to get men's attention?
That's low.
Not all men want a model-like figure.
Take a look at men's magazines. You don't see many model figures.
That's true.
Even then,
all women do is just lose weight.
That's why if you obtain the figure that meets their needs,
that will be a huge advantage.
So? What do I do then?
Have you ever thought of what beauty is?
No.
The nature of beauty...
is health.
"The nature of beauty is health"
Okay-
Human male species
are unconsciously judging whether someone is healthy or not.
We are designed to think a healthy person is beautiful.
It's because a healthy one increases the chance
of passing on healthy DNA.
The fact is men are attracted when the waist to hip ratio is 7:10,
and there's data showing that you develop less lifestyle diseases.
I've heard that before.
Marilyn Monroe and Audrey Hepburn had different figures,
but their waist to hip ratio was 7:10.
Venus de Milo, which was sculpted 2,000 years ago,
has a 7:10 ratio.
What men seek in women haven't changed for thousands of years.
A human being should eat the right amount of the right food.
Lead a healthy lifestyle.
That's what body makeover is all about.
If you could do that,
then your skin will be great, your body will be firm,
and you won't get sick, and men will be attracted to you.
You make it sound so easy,
but us women like sweet things that's why it's so hard.
When you eat sweet things, your brain thinks it's delicious.
Then you need to treat your body
with something that's better than sweets.
What would be that treat?
Men.
Men are treats?
That's low.
What you need for your efforts isn't perseverance. It's a chance to win.
It would be most effective to be praised by the guy you like.
Imagine yourself being complimented for your figure by Yuichi Kashiwagi.
That's not bad.
Right? In other words,
to ask him out on a date would be a motivator for your body makeover.
Well, but to ask him out? That's so sudden.
I think it's fine.
He sent you a message for your birthday, right?
Belated happy birthday.
If you are like me, who's constantly in the spotlight,
the body gets fit naturally.
See?
Amazing! Muscles!
Come on. Come on.
Wow, you're right. Amazing.
Ouch, that hurt.
"Survival Wedding"
An urgent one-month body makeover for the summer
to ask Kashiwagi out on a date has started.
"Meals"
An unbalanced diet such as eating just apples or just cabbages
is the worst thing you can do.
The fundamental rule is to eat as many types of food as possible.
Just eating one type of food won't be effective.
Also, lettuce and cucumbers are not so rich in nutrients.
I was eating salad-like ones at a cafe
and thought it was nutritious, but that was wrong too.
I can eat some lean meat,
and without fat, your skin will become dry.
The key is the type of fat.
Oxidised fat in fried foods is the worst.
Tuna and horse mackerels are lacking in fat.
Thank you for this meal.
When rice is changed to the five-grain type,
there is no need to lessen your intake of it.
Three times a week, I would walk an extra train stop.
Once a day, I would do a tree pose, a yoga pose to enhance the chest.
"Tree pose"
What are you doing?
It's a tree pose. To enhance the chest.
I see.
Lately, my husband hasn't been affectionate.
This is freaky.
What I noticed was the change in physical condition
than the change in figure.
Oh, Kuroki. That's an Instagenic bento.
That's very riz-like.
You think so?
"Like!"
Your skin is looking smooth.
Your face is not bloated. Your dark circles are gone too.
You're smooth too.
You are looking healthy.
I stopped eating late at night, so I sleep much better now.
Even when I work late, I don't get tired as much.
That's important.
Weight may decrease when dieting, but you're constantly irritated,
and you get unhealthy.
I might do it too.
"An urgent month-long body makeover for the summer"
Let's do it!
- Were you looking just now? - No, I wasn't.
I wasn't. It's time for lunch.
"Mai Hashimoto"
She'll definitely be eating five-grain rice.
I'm home.
Corporations are not making any efforts?
We are doing all we can as a corporation.
I believe that the government needs to do more.
Without Bank of Japan's intervention, we can't do much.
That's why you are no good.
Quantitative easing won't cause an inflation.
Why don't you understand such a simple thing?
- You-- - He's intense.
Who said that corporations are not making an effort?
First, let's have a commercial break.
"Asking the noted CEO. What's Japan's future?"
An unforgettable night...
with your special person.
A future that starts with a cruise.
This is it.
If you don't gain muscles, you'll rebound immediately.
Exercise that just burns calories
causes rebounds.
If you work out to increase your metabolism,
it will be easier to maintain your figure.
I'm thinking of asking him out to dinner.
Oh, you are finally making a move?
Yes. I was thinking of a Tokyo Bay dinner cruise.
I wouldn't.
Why not?
With a cruise, it's like a show,
and we can enjoy a romantic night scenery.
A night scenery is something you want,
not what a man wants to see.
Think of what your client wants.
Human beings are slower runners than the rest of the wild animals.
In terms of human history, farming just started recently.
Until then, they went out into the Savannah
to hunt for cows and deer.
However,
there are other faster and stronger carnivorous animals
such as lions and tigers.
Do you get why males went out hunting,
even with such a huge risk?
Isn't it to secure food?
That's not it.
According to recent studies,
there were plenty of fruits and sea shells
to survive during the stone age.
Then why were they hunting?
To impress the ladies.
Just for that?
I think they were risking too much.
That's men.
Men want to show off their strength even if they are at risk,
and they find pleasure in being acknowledged for it.
That's why there are more male revolutionaries and boxers.
There. Here I go.
Listen, when you go out with a guy,
think about letting them show off their masculinity.
Then all you need to do...
is to acknowledge...
it.
"The pinnacle of the first date"
"Let the men show off their masculinity,
and acknowledge it"
Muscles are developed by applying just the right amount of weights
to make you look impressive.
Anyway, where should I ask him out to?
Where your forte is.
Do I have a forte?
Of course you do. Just your own unique forte.
Why did he say that? He usually always puts me down.
Did I become more feminine with my recent body makeover?
Am I sexier, and more feminine?
What is my forte?
You can to a cheap pub.
What?
You always go to that cheap pub in Shinbashi.
The staff at riz were impressed.
They said, "Kuroki knows cheap and good pubs
better than gourmet sites."
Oh, I see.
To take advantage of your forte,
invite him to the cheapest, dirtiest pub you know.
Why do I have to go to such a place on my first date?
I want to enjoy my date
while watching a beautiful night view.
Like I said, a regular guy likes a pub more than a night view.
It's different for a guy of my calibre.
Listen. Just ask him to come along since it's hard for you to go alone.
In other words, you are asking for his help.
He'll think you are counting on him.
In short..
You can let a man show off his strengths.
But then, he might not consider me as his potential love interest.
If you dress up, you'll be fine.
For a pub?
Yes, you'll be emphasising your femininity even more.
For a guy, he can show off to the rest of the guys there
that he's the only one with a woman.
In other words, we are taking advantage of your forte,
and you're meeting his needs.
It's a perfect strategy.
So, what is he like?
This Yuichi Kashiwagi? I didn't get to meet him at the Razurine party.
Is he good looking?
Yes, very.
- Bring him over once. - What?
You know that saying, "if you know the enemy and know yourself,
you need not fear the result of a hundred battles"?
No way.
Kashiwagi and Chief Editor won't get along.
Are you okay loading up so much weight?
It's easy.
You said the last one was your limit just now.
Don't push yourself too hard.
Chief Editor, you're already 41.
So?
Giorgio Armani started his brand when he was 41.
He originally wanted to be a doctor.
So what? Right back at you.
Thank you.
Kaori told me.
She came face to face with Sayaka?
That must have been fun.
What's fun? It's a battle.
Maybe I married too early.
Maybe I should have had more fun before getting married.
Maybe not.
What?
There'll be announcements for transfers soon.
If you are to transfer, would you consider marriage?
Wow, you're actually considering it?
With whom?
No way!
Kashiwagi, are you busy this week?
I found a place I want to try,
it's not exactly a place for me to go with my girlfriends.
Will you perhaps go with me?
Send!
A date with Prince Kashiwagi?
No?
She did ask him out, but the prince hasn't responded yet.
Since when?
For a whole day, he read it, but hasn't responded.
"Yesterday. Read with no response"
I shouldn't have done it.
Maybe he has a girlfriend now and I just don't know about it.
Maybe that Misato Kurihara made her move.
I think I'm drunk.
Oh, no!
He is a prince, so there's always that possibility.
You keep saying "prince" but did I talk that much about him?
Well, drool...
Sayaka, Kashiwagi from Senkyu-sha is that famous Kashiwagi Cor--
Look. When I posted that my friend's boyfriend is not responding...
A friend?
Yes.
"Yuri Nakatani"
"Like!"
Then look.
"Maybe he's busy at work" "He's in an important meeting"
Kashiwagi is probably managing his schedule right now.
I see!
Yuri, was it? You forgot to include something critical.
It's not "my friend}.
It should be "my friend who's 30 years old," right?
Right. There's no point consoling a 30-year-old female.
The damage will be even bigger when she's at a dead end.
Right, and the damage is much harder to heal.
Even a little scratch causes pigmentation.
I see.
"My friend. My friend"
"My friend (30)"
Wait, you don't need to change it!
- Owner! - Here.
This has zero sugar.
Me too, another--
Takako, are you doing the body makeover as well?
What? Were you serious about that too, Takako?
Yes.
Hey, did something happen recently?
Well, what happened is that Sayaka came to riz,
and I'm thinking that I need to change too.
- It's ringing. - It's ringing!
Sorry it took me so long to respond.
Thursday will work since the goods for the tie-up project will be done.
It's here!
"Shinbashi Station"
Kashiwagi.
Sorry, I'm late.
I apologise. You seem different, I didn't recognise you for a second.
What?
Really?
Let's go.
Yes.
The place I picked is an old pub
that I interviewed for the Three Star Class B Gourmet.
I want to avoid seeing the regulars.
So today, I didn't pick the place I covered,
- and picked its affiliated place. - Welcome.
Our reservation is under Kuroki.
Oh, Kuroki. We've been expecting you.
This way please.
This is it.
Wow, everything here must be delicious for sure.
I haven't been on a first date in so long.
Can I order beer to start?
Is this considered a date?
I'll have a draught beer.
I'll have the same.
Got it.
Cheers.
I'm sorry that I lied about my age.
What?
Well, I'm actually 30, but I said I was 27.
I don't care about that.
That party was so much fun.
Kuroki, you're really interesting.
Right now,
I'm considered as an entertaining person in Kashiwagi's mind.
But today, I want to show my feminine side and recover.
Talk about work for sure.
A man wants to show his power off.
It's best to make him talk about work.
Are things slower at work? You always seem so busy.
Not really.
I was in Bangalore for business.
Bangalore, in India?
Yes.
I told you that we have a branch in Bangalore before.
We have a client who's expanding to India,
and I got called a lot since I used to live in India.
"Received"
By the way, a meeting with Yuichi Kashiwagi,
I'm available on--
Kashiwagi, do you want to work abroad?
Actually, I've been recommended to transfer to that branch.
I refused it for personal reasons.
Personal reasons?
It's not a big deal.
Thank you for waiting.
Wow, that looks delicious.
Enjoy.
Oh, Kawamura Pharmaceuticals' supplements were delivered today.
I wanted to thank you for a job well done.
I don't know much about women's magazines,
but I felt riz has the power to attract readers.
Thank you.
I'm glad you think so.
Kurihara was happy too.
They have a new product coming out,
so I was in a meeting with Kurihara and others for three hours.
- Three hours? - Yes.
Kurihara sure is a hard worker.
There it is, Kashiwagi's insensitivity.
He's probably thoughtlessly mentioning Misato Kurihara.
If that's the case...
Are you two a couple?
I really want to ask that.
Welcome.
I have two more friends coming around 8:00. Is it possible?
It's fine.
- Really? - Yes.
Kuroki?
Kuroki!
It is Kuroki!
Someone I know.
I'm not someone!
Kuroki, you told me the other day that the one in Kanda was good...
so I'm a regular now.
Good evening.
I'm Tetsuo, I'm Kuroki's co-worker.
Oh, nice to meet you.
You seem very familiar.
Are you Kuroki's guy? No?
You are good looking.
Tetsuo, I want to play along, but today...
Oh, yeah. Our promise from the other day.
What was that?
Your 30th birthday party.
We were going to throw a big one for you!
Today, I will treat you to everything!
Kuroki, you like distilled spirits, right?
Give me a break.
The whole set-up of a sophisticated woman coming to a pub is...
Oh, no! It's Awamori.
Falling into pieces.
Kuroki, you drink Awamori?
Yes, once in a while. Just once in a while.
Usually, I drink wine.
What did you recommend me the other day? It's Miyako's...
Tetsuo, this is seriously not necessary.
I have a phone call. Oh, Okamo?
Let's go to the one in Kanda.
Tetsuo, I'm sorry.
I'll make up for it some other time.
I couldn't ask him about him and Misato Kurihara,
or anything else about his private life.
Today is going to be over without any developments.
- Excuse me for a second. - Yes.
Hello?
I apologise for that.
I will deal with it immediately. I apologise. Goodbye.
Is there a problem?
That moisturising sheets...
What happened?
There seem to be a typo in the enclosed leaflets.
What?
There's a conflict
with the law of pharmaceuticals and medical devices.
How could that happen?
The production company sent an old manuscript to the printer.
For now, I'll go to the warehouse, to change it out before tomorrow.
I'm sorry. I'll make it up to you some other time. See you.
Kashiwagi!
I'm coming with you.
Let's go. Hurry!
Kashiwagi. This way.
These are the moisturising masks that need to be changed.
Where are the new leaflets?
There.
Is this all?
Our staff is staying there,
and they'll bring it over once they're done,
but we're short on people since we have another huge order.
I got it. I'll take care of this.
Please return to the print shop.
Yes.
Kuroki, please bring the finished ones here.
Yes.
These are the new leaflets.
Yes, it'll be done by morning.
We have a plan.
It's not a problem.
Kuroki.
It was our mistake. Thank you for staying so late.
Oh, thank you.
Please finish up whenever it's convenient.
What are you going to do?
I'll stay here.
In that case, I'll stay too.
The production staff will be here as soon as the other job is done,
so I'll manage on my own until then.
But... You don't know when that's going to be.
I think it's better to call for backup.
It's okay. This happened to me before.
The first edition for riz is 60,000 copies.
It's impossible to get it all done by morning by yourself.
It'll be okay.
Kashiwagi.
You're trying to do too much on your own.
It's incredible how you try to cater to your client's needs,
but you are trying to do it all alone.
This is the production company's error to start with.
Let's call Tanihara. I'll call riz--
It's fine.
If you try to do it all by yourself and you don't get it done,
then it's a problem for a client and riz.
I said it.
A work-related opinion about work to a man.
It's the worst case scenario for the older women.
Section Chief Nagase.
I apologise for this incident.
I received a call
from the production company at 8 p.m.
What is the meaning of this?
Kashiwagi.
You were talking about expanding overseas, right?
I don't know how important your father is,
but that's something you say after you get your job done.
You depend on your father's powers,
and do careless work for a small job?
How professional is that?
I am truly sorry.
I'll take care of it by the morning.
Please wait.
- This is... - I am sorry.
U...
used my connection to get this job.
What?
My father is an outside director for Kawamura Pharmaceuticals,
and I got a job at Senkyu-sha using that connection.
Do you know Soichi Kashiwagi?
Soichi Kashiwagi?
From Kashiwagi Corporation?
Kawamura Pharmaceuticals was financially deficit.
They were redeemed by my father's company,
so he became the outside director.
He did a bold layoff, so there's quite an opposition too.
People in the managing position and higher resent my father.
What? Wait. What about India?
The nature? Wasn't he poor?
My co-workers think...
that I'll quite this job to take over my father's company.
I don't want people to think that I abuse my parent's powers...
or that I do careless work because I'm going to quit.
That's why I want to take care of this by myself.
Everything is perfect thanks to Kashiwagi.
His parent's influence is superb.
Your market research is thorough.
Oh, no, this is standard. He is Kashiwagi.
I'm sorry. This doesn't concern you.
Not at all.
I'm sorry about what I said.
Oh, that's fine.
Thank you so much for helping me out so late.
Please go home.
You can catch a taxi if you go to the main street.
I'll take you there.
Do you have anything to hold my hair back?
What?
My hair is in the way.
If there's a rubber band or a clip, it would be great.
No, there aren't any. Honestly, it's fine.
I can't keep a lady so late at night.
I'll take care of the rest.
This will do.
Okay!
Kashiwagi, I'm the type that can survive anywhere.
When I was in India, I spent a night at the station on a cardboard.
So just consider me as a man, and tell me what to do.
Also...
I'm two years older than you.
It's okay for you to depend on me.
What?
When work is not going well,
I think it's fine to depend on someone, or complain about it.
When someone is helping you out during rough times,
you realise that you can't live alone...
then you'll be kind to people.
Oh, no, I said it again.
I spoke as though I am more experienced in life.
Another worst case scenario of an older woman.
Okay, let's get some fresh air in here.
I didn't think I would see a night view tonight.
You're right.
I'm here to help.
I received a call from the Section Chief,
and I just came like this.
Oh, this is for you.
Thank you.
- There you go. - Oh, thank you.
Grudging admiration.
- Kashiwagi, I brought tea as well. - Thank you.
She's trying to do everything she can.
Even though she's different from me and strategizes differently,
she's doing everything she can for her love.
Is it okay for me to have a sandwich as well?
That's fine.
Thank you.
It's delicious.
Really.
I'm so glad.
Now, shall we get it done?
- Yes. - Yes.
Sorry for making you wait. We'll work on it as well.
Then please work over here.
- Yes. - Thank you very much.
Over on that desk...
I'm truly sorry.
Please take care of the rest.
Yes.
Kuroki.
Thank you so much.
We made it just in time.
I'm glad.
I'll put a report together and come to riz as soon as possible.
Oh, but everything turned out fine.
I can't do that.
Could I leave you to take care of Kurihara?
Let's let her sleep for a little bit.
I really can't thank you enough.
That is not necessary.
It was a good experience for me too.
That is just lip service.
I really want him to ask me out to dinner.
I hope to work with you again soon.
Yes, I'm hoping to work with you soon as well.
Niceties are not necessary. Just ask me out to dinner!
Well then...
It could be a pub, or any restaurant
just ask me!
"Ask me, ask me, ask me"
You know what?
How about dinner sometime?
Let me ask you out next time.
Really? I'm glad.
Finally...
Finally, Kashiwagi asked me out.
I'm sorry to make you wait. I knew how you felt all along.
Yuichi.
Sayaka.
Yuichi!
- So... - What?
I think someone like you is wonderful.
What?
Wonderful? Who is?
Sayaka? Who is that?
Wait, that's me. What? Wait. Is this real?
I had a great time at the pub we went to together.
Your experience sleeping on a cardboard in India was amazing.
How shall I put it?
You are different from any woman I've ever met,
you are strong, and you can survive on your own.
I think that's wonderful.
Being strong and being able to survive on my own,
is not exactly a compliment for a 30-year old.
Oh, well.
I'll see you later.
Yes.
Wait one second.
Does that mean those two will meet?
Excuse me.
Good day.
- Good day. - Hello.
Good day.
Come in.
Excuse me.
There you go.
What kind of a development is this?
Isn't that Kuroki's man?
He came to ask for a permission to go out with her?
No, I think he came to apologise about the leaflet error.
In any case, the first encounter of the prince and the chief,
this is a must see.
Wait, where's Takako?
What's the matter, Takako?
"Joutou Private Investigation Agency"
"The mismanagement that recently occurred"
This is not good. This is not good at all.
A handsome guy and the Chief Editor, nothing good could happen here.
Let me explain about the recent mismanagement.
"An urgent month-long body makeover for the summer"
"What is a body makeover? Easy exercise for your daily life"
I won't be here for the next proof. I'm going to the Paris collection.
Takako is having an affair?
Is Takako Miura here?
Kazuya is missing.
It's crazy over here.
Do you finally realise how mighty I am?
You should challenge the world.
They actually saw eye to eye.
- He was very promising. - He was?
This is no different from the other magazines.
You are the one who was in charge.
This is good. There are no problems.
Is it crabs?
This might confuse you,
but this isn't the boundary line of my city.
"Then what is it?"
you might ask.
It's hard to explain,
so I'll come back to it later.
My apartment is on the fourth floor.
"Nemoto"
I'm home.
I bought this flat 20 years ago.
I pay off my mortgage in five years.
I live with my wife, Izumi,
and my only daughter.
Ryousei University, Social Studies Department, fourth year, Nemoto Ka--
Stop!
Kahoko, I already told you.
Don't mention your school in a job interview.