How people look is not so important.
No, how they look is important.
Amano-san, you are uncool.
Uncool. Just looking at you is unpleasant.
More important than what to do is perhaps who to do it.
Please teach me about fashion.
I already had a feeling that I like clothes.
Huh?
(Amano Kinue - a sales person in the Women's Clothing Dept.)
What?
Kinue, has something changed? (Yamauchi Tatsuya, Kinue's boyfriend)
What something?
Well, you know...
Stop, stop it...Don't...
...look at me so much. It's embarrassing.
We have to go now.
Hurry up! Hurry up!
Hold on second.
Stop, stop it.
I'm telling you to stop staring at me.
I'm not.
Hurry up, we're going, come on!
Good morning. (Sauri: How do I look? Okay?)
You look like a tree. You'll stand out more.
Good morning. (from left: Hoshino Sayuri, Sakano Yukari, Yano Kaori - co-workers)
Huh? Was that Amano-san?
Somehow, she looks nice today.
Everyone is looking at Amano-san.
Good morning. Good morning....
So?!
Did you confirm all of the guests from Hiraga Publishing? (Jinbo Miki - chief manager of the Women's Clothing Dept)
Well, no....
I asked you to do it last week.
I called them many times....
An excuse.
Did you make an appointment with the designer, Mr. Nakata?
About that, the contact person has been on vacation, so....
An another excuse.
Why isn't there an estimate for our exhibition?
You were in charge.
Um, but, well....
Um, well, but...
...after that, it is always an excuse.
Three excuses, fine.
Here it comes.
You may leave here now.
Tabuchi.
(Tabuchi Yusaku - chief buyer at Echizen-ya)
Please come back again.
You're doing quite well.
Yes, I'm surprised too.
Keep going like this!
Yes!
Oh, I feel kind of chilly. Is it a cold?
Are you Amano?!
Eh!?
Turn away. Turn!
Turn?!
Turn away!
Show your back!
Huh?!
Show me your smile.
I guess it's okay.
What do you mean, it's okay?
There is an opening, so you'll be working as Jinbo Miki's assistant from today.
What?!
Take these clothes...
...and go to Péché Mignon right now!
But, I....
Jinbo Miki's dislikes are lateness, excuses, and no makeup!
Run!
Yes!
Eh?
What's this place?
You finished confirming all of the guests, right?
Yes.
Then everyone please work hard and have a good day.
The morning meeting is now over.
Amano is here. I'm sorry that I'm late.
You need to change out of those worn-out shoes.
Hm?
Could you get a pair of black suede shoes?
Yes.
Are these okay?
Fine.
Flesh coloured pantyhose is not suitable for this salon.
Black or navy. A pair of tights or barefoot.
Yes.
Move over.
What?
You're in her way.
Congratulations, Miki-san.
Welcome, Kinoshita-sama.
Miki-san, is that "Graff"?
Yes. Would you like to see them?
Yes.
Then we will prepare them.
Welcome!
It's been a while, Miki-san.
Welcome here.
I'm so glad that you've returned from Paris.
Thank you very much.
What exactly is this? (Tahara Rika - assistant buyer at Echizen-ya)
It is the grand opening of Péché Mignon.
The special VIP fitting room created by chief manager Jinbo.
Pé.. Péch... Péche?
For department stores that usually want to expand their sales floor space, this is unusual.
You'll definitely show us results, right? (Ozaki Takashi - chief manager of the Business Development Dept.)
Look forward to it.
Oh, Tanaka-sama.
Today, we are having a reception party.
There are many guests from her past.
That is Kimura Mizuho. (Kimura Mizuho - chief assistant of Jinbo Miki)
She speaks 5 languages, and is ambitious. (Mizuho Kimura - Jinbo Miki's chief assistant)
And this is Tamura Aya. (Tamura Aya - Jinbo Miki's second assistant)
Former model, a calculating person, and a gold-digger. (Tamura Aya - Jinbo Miki's second assistant)
They are both workaholics.
They are scary. The cyborg sisters of Jinbo.
Ah, I see.
So, it's your lucky day to be the youngest sister of them.
Therefore...do your best, the three sisters!
Wait! Hold on a second. Why me?
No one seems to last more than week working with them.
So, until we find a new assistant, I'm counting on you!
Huh? Wait, wait.
Hmm?
Well, I feel uneasy.
She's calling you.
Me?
Go!
No way.
Go!
No way!
Just go!
No way, no way, no!
Yes?
Get cigars and matches from the Men's Department.
From the 8th floor, a toy from Shreve.
And from our tea room, a fruit cake. ASAP.
Yes!
Um, first of all...
...okay, let's run!
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We have been waiting for you, Mizushima-sama.
(Mizushima Tomoko - an executive director of Viola)
I'll take you to the Péché Mignon. (Mizushima Tomoko - an executive director of Viola)
We still have time, right? (Mizushima Tomoko - an executive director of Viola)
I will go and see the sale floor first. (Mizushima Tomoko - an executive director of Viola)
This way, please.
Indeed, she has beautiful legs.
Hey hey, is it true that Amano-san was sent to the Péché Mignon?
No way, she won't make it back alive, will she?
Oh, poor Amano-san. But I don't want to switch, though.
Hm, hm...but why her?
Selling futons, maybe?
Aaaah!
Thank you very much.
Roses for next guest. Open the windows and get fresh air in.
Clean around the sofa. They will be here in 10 minutes.
How about shoes?
We have Jimmy Choo and Sergio Rossi.
3 different styles and colors.
Fine.
We have a cup of coffee from 4th floor.
Fine.
Kida-sama doesn't drink coffee.
I'm sorry. I will get some tea from the tea room.
Excuse me, do the roses look okay?
Fine.
Is it really...?
Move it.
Miki-san, it has been a while. Since Paris, right?
Welcome, Kida-sama.
Hmm...
It doesn't suit you.
Is that so?
I think that I look pretty good.
Look at yourself in the mirror carefully.
Looks like your bodyline has changed.
Did you gain weight?
Ehh?
I don't recommend purchasing suits right now.
You have a wine color suit and a navy jacket, so...
...we can find something to match them.
You really remember the things in my wardrobe.
I know what's in your closet much better than you do.
Wow!
The tea is ready.
Please go ahead.
1st floor, a jacket from Hermès. 3rd floor, from Ferragamo, size 36.5 ankle boots.
A bracelet from Lanvin, 2,000,000 yen. ($20,000.)
and a shirt too - get them now!
Yes.
(Code Name: Péché Mignon)
(Miki-sama's most important and urgent strategy)
I'm from Péché Mignon and sent by Jinbo.
(Any established and branded shops...)
(...let us borrow without any question asked.)
I'm from Péché Mignon and sent by Jinbo.
Manager, she's from Péché Mignon.
Here, this is it.
I'm from Péché Mignon and sent by Jinbo. I need three Caramel Bouchées.
$37...for just three of them?!
Aaah!!
Ow....
I'm very sorry! You weren't hurt, were you?
I'm fine. Ah, but you...
Oh!
Good, looks like you weren't hurt.
Did you play any sports?
Yes, I played volleyball when I was a student.
That's why. They are tight but not sexy.
Just having thin legs doesn't mean anything.
Slightly curved legs are more women-like.
You are far from it.
Try this on if you like.
Wow!! My legs look nice.
Did my ankle get thinner?! Thinner!
Oh!
Tabuchi-san.
Wha, what...
Viola's new stockings, huh?
Good quality for a sample. As expected, very skilled.
Wha, what....what is Viola?
Ah, established, and well-known for it's careful work...
...one of Japan's stocking manufacturers. (Hachiya Hideaki - buyer from Goldy)
She is an executive director there.
She's practically been managing the company for over 10 years.
One of Jinbo's loyal customers for over 20 years now.
Ahh, that's a nice smell.
It's the casablanca lily that you like.
Please, have some cappuccino.
Really, I feel relieved.
Lately, I have been tired.
There are some issues.
Recently, I heard that there are people against her.
Over the last few years, leg-wear has been popular, so...
...there's a group of younger workers targeting younger customers, and...
...there is Mizushima's group who are trying to maintain quality.
Therefore, the company's split into two groups.
This is a good chance to do business for us.
You know all the details, even inside information.
We have also gotten quite involved.
Echizen-ya's private brand's second project is 'Leg Wear'.
Viola is one of the potential candidates for co-development.
If we do business together, Mizushima-san's position at the company will be stable.
She probably came to see both the situation and how chief manager Jinbo's doing.
Friendship or business. Things are complicated in the world of women.
Well, let's not talk about business here.
Today, I came here, just so you can choose a dress for me...
...as a 20-year long friend.
That's right.
The next new collection opening is a battle to see...
...if I can continue to work or not.
At the end of each day, you need to have some time for yourself.
Thank you very much.
Hm?
Please come.
I will make your legs more beautiful.
She's pure and has a lot of potential, that girl.
See you.
Thank you very much.
(An invitation for the New Collection.)
Ueda-sama, Kida-sama...
...Mizushima-sama. Total...
...$100,000?! (10,000,000 yen?!)
In only 4 hours?
I've just returned.
(designs for Ms. Mizushima)
Do you want to try?
Eh?
No, thank you.
I didn't think so.
What do you think about Mizushima-sama?
Well, she is a very beautiful person.
That's right. She is.
She has collected self-confidence and pride from her life experiences.
Everything shows up.
Nature gives you the face you have at twenty,
it is up to you to merit the face you have at fifty.
It's one of Coco Chanel's sayings.
Ahh.
Sigh. How old are you?
26.
A difficult time.
When I was around your age, I was already called an old maid.
I was uncertain about my job, and unable to marry.
But mostly, I didn't know what I wanted.
Therefore, I didn't know what to put on bodies.
I can't believe...
...that even you had a time like that.
I started to look at myself in a mirror.
A mirror?
What are my faults? Where do my weaknesses lie?
What do I have, what do I want, what kind of person do I want be?
If you don't know yourself, you won't know what clothes will suit you.
If you look away from yourself...
...your real life will never begin.
In 5 years time, or 10 years time...
Where will you be, and what do you want to do?
Hm?
Where are you heading?
If you don't know what clothes you like, you'll just be lead by the flow.
If you wear boring clothes, you'll have a boring life forever.
We'll be going now.
Yes.
Going to other stores is also part of the learning process.
Yes.
We're going to the next place.
Yes.
Changing my clothes.
Eh?
Yes.
Thank you for waiting, Jinbo-sama.
Please follow me.
Jinbo-sama, this is the 'Icon Bit' bag from the new collection.
This is nice.
How is it?
Changing my clothes.
Yes!
So, we'll receive them at end of this month, right?
Certainly, Jinbo-sama.
Please take care of it.
Please excuse me.
You're changing your clothes, right?
That's right.
May I visit you sometime?
Oh, my, of course.
Thank you for your support for Echizen-ya.
I'm changing again.
Yes.
You too.
What?
Change your tights.
Yes.
Please excuse my lateness. This is Jinbo.
Oh!! We've been waiting for you, chief manager Jinbo.
You are late!
Miki-chan, come over here quickly.
Come on, come on.
Yes. Thank you, president Hongo.
Here's the first drink. Go ahead and chug it. (Hongo Takeshi - President of Dainihon Fiber)
Itadakimasu.
Alright!
As usual, you're a great drinker!
By the way, Miki-chan...
...about the co-development...
Viola is not good, no.
It'll cost you a lot.
On the other hand, we are cheaper.
We've opened three own factories in Korea.
Leggings, knee-high socks...
Let's talk about that later.
We should enjoy drinking tonight.
Really? Okay.
Oh? Who are you?
I'm one of Jinbo's assistants, Amano.
Let me pour your glass.
Ah, um, then..
Then I prefer beer, beer.
Ah, what's this?
These are...are you wearing our tights?
Good. I'm so glad.
We sold 20,000 of them. 20,000.
I love them a lot.
All right, would you like to have a drink too?
Okay, I will pour yours.
Come come.
Thank you.
I'll pour yours.
Tabuchi-kun!
Yes.
Aren't you doing it today? You know, your usual.
Would you do it?
Thank you very much.
Ladies and gentlemen. It may hurt your eyes, but please enjoy it.
Good going, Tabuchi!
Tabuchi! Tabuchi! Tabuchi! Tabuchi!
Everyone from Dainihon Fiber, tonight let's have a gooood time with me!
Go, Tabuchi!
Bravo!!
*drops glass*
Well, as always, let's play riddles.
Number one.
When you are with someone you love, the thing that could be 'hard'.... is?
Me?!
XXX
No! The answer is 'times'.
Number two, on a bed or in a car...
...what is it called when your body makes a fluid for someone you love?
Blood donation. (Note: There are buses for it in Japan.)
Oh, yes. That's correct.
Ohh! Excellent!
Beautiful, chief manager Jinbo!
Ahh!! Chief manager, are you all right?
It's because that president forced her to drink.
Leave the rest to me.
I'll take him to a noodle shop and stick with him until dawn.
Tabuchi, you must...
Got it.
(In the morning, she sold $100,000 worth of merchandise...)
(...in the afternoon, a couple of $100,000 contracts.)
(She's been working for more than 20 hours.)
Ahh. Thank you for your work.
You may go home now.
Eh? What about you?
I've still got work to do.
What?
From now?
(Exactly why is this person working so hard...?)
I'm home.
Tatsuya...
I forgot. ("Can I see you this Sunday?")
(What did I see today?)
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Ta-chan, were you waiting?
Oh.
Where's my sister?
At work.
She hasn't found out? That we're meeting?
Not at all.
Kinue seems to be really busy recently.
Let's go.
Sure.
How long have you been with her?
8 years. It'll be 8 years and 8 months on next Sunday.
Oh, you know that even though you're a man.
It's fine as long as we are happy.
I see. That's why?
Huh?
Meeting in secret's makes me feel nervous.
Cut it out, silly!
Getting anxious? How cute~
You won't grow up.
Oh, here.
The management exam?
That's right.
The manager from the Bedding Department found potential in you.
He is going to recommend you.
It'll be convenient for me too.
I'll be released from always searching for an assistant.
What?
If you get a promotion, there's a possibility that you'll no longer be a temporary...
...but instead, a permanent assistant of Jinbo.
What?! I can't. No, no.
You can't?!
That's right. I can't.
Well, it'd be impossible for me to continue doing this job forever.
Well, I see.
If you don't have any motivation, forget about it.
That, I do have!
In that case, aim higher! Go for career success!
If you're stuck below forever, the things you can do are limited.
Give career success a shot. There are a lot of challenges.
He wants you to take the management exam?
That's just like a notice of promotion.
Amano-san, you're on your way to a successful career.
Successful? I'd never thought about...
I was thinking that if I take the exam, I would wait until I'm over 30.
Then, you're not taking it?
I'm still getting used to the Women's Clothing Department...
So, that means you're not prepared?
But this is kind of a turning point in your life.
A turning point?
Towards work there's...
...usually a fork in the road when women reach their late 20's.
Prioritizing work, or prioritizing one's private life.
I see.
If you get a promotion, you'll have responsibility and challenges.
You'll have to give up your private life.
Marriage will be put aside.
I don't think that I can do that.
I'd like to enjoy the time with my boyfriend, travelling and hobbies.
I'd only work to a certain degree.
Here is the yellowtail.
It is juicy.
Thank you.
So, Amano-san, what are you going to do?
What?
Isn't it ok if you aim for career success?
You should take the exam, the management exam.
You can only say that because you don't have to do it.
I won't be able to take the exam even I want to.
I'm only a contract employee.
At the moment, between me and Péché Mignon and chief manager Jinbo...
...there's no connecting path.
Hello, Tatsuya?
Yeah, what's up?
I'm sorry, calling you so late.
It's okay.
It's about what I was going to tell you earlier today.
I think I'm just afraid because I was told to aim higher.
Watching Miki-sama work...
...I'm not sure if I'd be able to work that hard.
In 5 years time, or in 10 years time...
...I haven't thought about my future at all.
I don't know what to do.
Kinue, do you have time on this Sunday?
Sunday? Yeah, that's fine.
So, including that, we'll meet up and have a talk.
I have something to tell you too.
Okay. That sounds good.
We haven't seen each other recently.
I miss you.
Kinue.
Yeah?
You can do it.
OK. Thanks.
Thank you very much.
Get ready, next customer will come in....
10 minutes.
The chairman of Taisho Foods, Yoshioka-sama, right?
Go run an errand. For a gift, we need...
Rosehip herb tea and a toy for the grand child.
Also, did you RSVP for Shuraku-sha's 25th anniversary party?
I did, and attached a thank you card.
Good.
Miki-sama seems to like her a lot.
No way!
These are Dainihon Fiber's samples.
And these are from Viola.
They're beautiful.
What do you think?
Eh?
You met people from both companies. You also tried on the products.
Based on those, which would you choose?
The cost might be a little higher...
...but if it were me, I'd like to...
...buy and sell products from Viola.
What's the reason?
Quality, texture, taste of designs.
The warmth put into the products are completely different.
Hmm....
It shows who she is.
Perfectly done.
This is different to what we discussed.
You promised to not get involved with our side.
We are an established company. You want us to imitate Dainihon Fiber?
Having such worthless pride is old school. (Kawakami Shingo- executive director at Viola)
You just don't understand.
It's embarrassing that you saw our argument.
Not at all.
You're wearing our product.
You look nice.
Yes! They're my favorite!
However, even I wear them, they'll never...
...measure up to your beautiful legs.
The biggest worry I had when I was young...
Which part do you spend more money on?
Make-up? Clothing? Purses? Shoes? With limited budget...
...I always wanted to have a nice one...
...in my case.
For the days that I put on slightly expensive stockings...
...I felt like I became a good looking woman.
People start moving from their legs.
If the first step of your day is beautiful...
...you're able to walk with confidence, right?
Aaah.
I've always been a single task person...
Not married, not raising children, I only have work in my life...
When I realised, I'm already this old.
No wonder why younger people say that I'm old school.
No, I don't think so.
If it's leg wear made by you...
...it'll definitely be enjoyed by young people.
Our employees also have a good opinion.
If that's true, that would be wonderful.
It is true.
Just between us, even chief manager Jinbo looked delighted.
She said "perfect".
Really, Miki said that..
I would like to sell many of them at Echizen-ya...
...Viola's products.
Let's do our best!
What is it?
I need to talk to you.
Oh, you again. Let's have a drink again sometime.
Yes.
See you.
Thank you for coming.
Yeah.
Um, why was he here...
A meeting...
...about the co-development.
What?
Chief manager Jinbo chose Dainihon Fiber for the contract.
You want to sell Viola's pantyhose at Echizen-ya...
...that's what you told Mizushima-san.
Yes.
In what position did you tell her that?
Compassion? Encouragement? As a friend?
This is between one company and another.
It could be taken as Echizen-ya's consensus.
There was no meaning or responsibility in your words.
Ah, I'm sorry.
Well, I thought that you would choose Viola...
Excuse number one.
Well...
When you talked to Mizushima-san....
Excuse number two.
Well, but....
Well, but... then what?
Sigh.
Fine.
Heh?
You may leave here now.
Oh, Ms. Fired Assistant.
Dainihon Fiber has many variations...
...facilities for high-volume manufacturing...
This matches our concept for this project.
How about Mizushima-san?
Viola will have a big change.
Not getting the contract with us triggered the change.
After the new collection opening, her duties'll be scaled back.
Is Jinbo okay with this?
With what?
Well, she's been a friend for over 20 years...
Business is business.
It's impossible for me, after all.
Huh?
The management exam.
I watched her working so closely, so I understand.
The world she's in is too far away from me.
I don't think that I could be like her and...
...I wouldn't want to either.
I see.
I'll let the Bedding Department Manager know.
Hi, it's Tabuchi.
Amano can't do it. She chickened out.
Well, I told you before. You made a miscalculation.
Even if she takes the exam, she won't pass.
You watched her working closely, huh?
What exactly did you see of Jinbo Miki?
Over these last few weeks, do you know what she's been doing without any sleep?
Would you like to drink something?
Well, then beer please.
Of course.
(25th October 2009 - 7:00 pm)
(Please come.)
(I will make your legs more beautiful.)
Hold on. I'm sorry. Um...
I will wait until my companion comes.
(What exactly did you see of Jinbo Miki?)
(In 5 years time, or 10 years time...)
(Where will you be, and what do you want to do?)
Hachiya-san!
How is the new collection?
Yes, we have trendy products for young people, don't we?
It's all thanks to your advice.
Thank you for your continued help.
Same to you. Excuse me.
You can take those away. The main collection is over there.
You made it on time.
You kicked your worker's butt to make them work harder, didn't you?
Ahh, that's not a very nice thing to say.
I just didn't let them sleep.
How is your original leg wear project?
Going well?
Yes, it is.
Choosing the other was the right decision.
If you felt sorry for me, I would've punched your face.
I don't bring private matters into work.
She did a great job, didn't she?
The chief created that dress for her.
Look at yourself in the mirror.
Mm, looks nice.
Your never-changing intelligence is emphasised by this dress.
Your favorite casablanca lily, brings out your self-confidence.
Certainly, the time to start a new stage of your life has come.
That's right.
As always, you really do a good job, don't you?
A real woman...
has one chance in her life to wear a dress like this.
And that would be our job to help.
Thank you, Miki-san.
Ladies and gentlemen, we would like to introduce...
...Viola's new leg wear collections.
Excuse me.
Please wait for me.
Um, chief manager Jinbo, I....
Get in.
Eh?
Um, if you don't mind...
...would you listen my answers of your questions?
In 5 years time, in 10 years time, where am I heading?
Just like you told me, I don't know anything, but...
...but sometime in the future...
Mizushima-san.
Hm?
Did you see...
...her happy face when she was wearing the dress?
Clothes can conjure up even self-confidence.
We can become sorcerers.
What? I'm here as well, though.
I'm telling you, I'm here.
Kinue, where are you?
Kinue?!
Yep.
Tastuya, I'm sorry that I couldn't come last night.
Eh? Ahh, what was it that you wanted to talk about?
Well, I'm thinking of taking the management exam, after all.
I would like to work as hard as they do.
If I don't try it...
...I'm not sure what I want to do in the future.
I see.
So what was yours?
Eh?
Yesterday, you said you had something to tell me.
Uh...
...It's fine. Some other time.
Kinue.
Hmm?
Do your best for the exam.
It's Kinue's life, so you should do what you want.
Thank you.
Then, I'll be going now.
See you.
(Echizen-Ya Exam - Writing Test Section)
You may begin now.
Thank you.
Please.
Yes.
--- See you in Ep 04 (^_^) ---
First, you'll learn about being a buyer.
A buyer?!
At first, I can buy it.
So, where are you flying to?
I'm not telling you.
Sis, are you getting married?
I'm not sure.
You, wishy-washy woman!
A 1,000,000 yen loss...I could be fired, couldn't I?
I don't need your excuses.
Tatsuya, I will marry you.
The sales floor is everything at a department store.
Yes.
London? Milano?
What exactly are you trying to do?
I can't imagine breaking up with Tatsuya.
I don't want to be alone!
For your first job, that was good.
Thank you very much.
You don't have time to take a break.
This is the the road you chose.
I'll do my best.