So my older brother told her to go take a break,
but my sister's will be an overnight thing, so she'll come to my place.
I've mentioned you before, Akira, so she wants to meet you.
She's not a high-strung person.
Are you listening to me?
Yes. That's fine. I want to meet your mum too, Kyoya.
What?
That person, that woman there.
I just thought her attire is different.
Okay.
Her boots are so stylish.
So, to whom exactly is she trying to appeal to?
Where?
There aren't many men who'd like that.
Don't you think she's just wearing what she wants to?
Do you want to wear that, Akira?
Maybe I'll dress like that to meet your mum.
What?
Don't scare me!
- Marriage? - Yes.
Who?
- I am. - What?
Look.
It's one million yen.
I once knew an owner who tried to write off his wedding ring.
Isn't it beautiful?
- Since when? - What do you mean?
Your partner.
You were dating someone?
I didn't date him. We were together for zero days.
Zero days?
The bell rang. It's been awhile.
In my head? It was all ding-dong!
No, don't let it ring.
It's marriage. It's a contract.
Isn't it nice?
You are marrying a guy you never dated before? You're an idiot.
- Takuramakan. - Huh?
Can you open a champagne?
We don't have any champagne. We only have beer.
- Hm, something similar then. - Huh?
Kosei will pay for it.
What? Is it a celebration?
Marriage celebration.
Marriage? You are getting married?
Congratulations!
There.
What is that?
It's Kaguya's rouge special edition.
Have some too, everyone.
Akira too, come on.
Let's toast together.
- Thank you very much. - Yes.
Now, let's toast to Kureha and Kosei's marriage.
- It's not me! - What?
It's not him. It's someone else.
- Someone else? - Let's toast to my marriage!
- Wait, what do you mean? - Cheers!
- Congratulations.
What? Weren't you two dating?
Whether we were dating or not...
It wasn't really like that, right?
Wasn't really?
We didn't really like each other that much, right?
You have to think about that?
Well, if you two are fine, then it's alright. Congratulations.
Thank you!
- Congratulations. - Congratulations!
Cheers!
- Congratulations. - Cheers!
- Congratulations.
You're Akira's boyfriend, right?
- Yes. - Yes. I'm Hanai.
Let's refill.
Thank you. I appreciate it.
It's delicious!
Go for it.
- It's good. - Yes.
It's delicious.
- It's good. - It's a limited edition.
- It's the best. - Where do you get it?
"Weakest Beast"
Do you know those two?
Well, the guy is a regular there. I don't talk to him though.
That woman's outfit was outrageous, she was something else too.
They didn't like each other much?
Then why were they together? She said they weren't dating.
What is this?
It's the lease renewal for this room. Two years just zipped by.
I'm not sure if I should move or not.
Kyoya.
There it is! The new bath salt.
I'm going to take a bath.
"Alarm"
"You were asleep, so I left quietly"
"Enjoy your week!"
"From Kenji Tsukumo" "What's going on with Pit company?"
"Go over the presentation material for Amakusa Pharmaceutical"
"Set up the 9:30 web conference"
"Kenji Tsukumo, Check omissions and errors too"
"Kagoshima business trip this Friday"
I am unable to take a call right now.
Soon, it's Umakura, it's Umakura.
The exit is now on your left. Please watch for an opening door.
"Amakusa Pharmaceuticals, Proposal for supplement EC application"
"Word choices are lame, lame!" "Pointless!"
"It doesn't stand out"
"What's the point of this? Idiot!"
"Hard to use the application on a smartphone."
Oh, morning.
Good morning.
Did you listen to your voicemail this morning?
I'm about to do that.
Web conference from 9:30.
It's already set up.
Amakusa Pharmaceutical's presentation materials!
I reviewed it and printing it out right now.
Excuse me.
Yay, how lucky. Good morning.
- Good morning. - Good morning.
Here you go.
- Shinkai. - Yes.
My business trip to Kagoshima this Friday. Book my flight and hotel.
Boss, a new secretary—
I'm looking for one right now. Could you wait a bit?
Yes.
Shinkai, good morning.
Good morning. Oh, Matsutoya...
about the Amakusa Pharmaceutical presentation...
Okay. Did you revise it?
Yes, since the CEO was in a rush, I did it.
I didn't get his comments. What am I supposed to do?
Well, you can figure out what he is after and then fix it?
That's impossible. Only you can do that.
Even if it's impossible it's your project, Matsutoya.
Ueno! Where is our dinner meeting with Miyako Tokusan?
Where is it? Show it, quick!
Show it?
- Restaurant's details. On site. - Oh!
What's the menu? Do you know about Miyako's CEO's food allergies?
And the beer!
CEO's wife's family has a beer business so you better get it right.
And the surrounding! If we're surrounded by students and cheap
business people, nothing will be decided. Hurry up!
What are you doing taking up other people's time?
When I tell you to show it, do it fast!
Boss!
I'll take care of the seating arrangement, beer, and
they're aware of his Mr. crab and Mr. shrimp allergy.
I checked it along with Ueno.
Every task is done.
They why didn't you just say so!
I'm sorry.
You don't need to add "Mister" to crab and shrimp!
I'm sorry.
Whoever can participate in this meeting with China, let's go.
- Oh, and my paperwork! - Yes!
You are slow. Slow.
- You know what? - Yes.
You're coming to a dinner meeting with Miyako.
Listening to all their requests is a given.
We shine a bright light on the customer's hidden tasks.
We suggest the best solution, which is to build
the best PC site to increase your sales.
I see.
So from here to there...
I would like to get to it faster.
You're right. Then it would be smoother.
Sir, what do you think is the most important thing
with the EC site?
Isn't it the product we offer?
Will our product be bought or not?
Excuse me.
What's most important when shopping online is the visual.
The visual?
With online shopping, the first impression is everything!
So what they see is directly reflected on the sales amount?
Indeed!
Are you a Giants fan?
I'm a fan too.
It's true. It's very true.
- I assumed you are a Hanshin fan. - Right?
That perception troubles me.
What about the bill?
We need a takoyaki machine in each household.
You need to pay for it.
My credit card limit is fully utilised.
That's true.
Can I have a receipt and would you call a limo?
Yes, madam.
Oh, excuse me. Can I have two of these?
Please watch your step.
I can't wait for the Giants game.
- Thank you. Please. - I'll go for sure.
- This is something small. - Thank you.
- Thank you very much. - Thank you.
Thank you for today.
Thank you very much.
What is going on?
Boss, Ueno is not used to it yet.
Shinkai, what kind of training are you doing?
This idiot can't serve drinks, can't pay the bills, can't call for a car,
do something!
And the requests made by the senior managing director about their site,
get it together to the SE team, and get the estimate by tomorrow.
Me?
Who else is there?
Ueno is in charge of this project.
This idiot was asleep earlier so he doesn't know what the director said!
But, my duties are—
Hey taxi!
Good work.
"Miyako Tokusan"
- Excuse me. - Thank you very much.
You could board it on...
We will ask the passengers
to use their cell phones in silent mode.
We appreciate your cooperation.
Soon, in platform number one,
a local train heading for Shinichiba will arrive soon.
Please stand behind the yellow line.
Isn't that fat tasty?
It's good.
Welcome.
Can I have number one?
Yes, tap one.
You've been coming late.
The sales manager quit.
Oh?
- Then the CEO's secretary quit. - Oh?
And the newbie in sales may quit.
Then no one is going to be there.
I'm hired as an assistant, but now I don't know what I do there.
I'm sorry. All I can do is pour you some beer.
That beer really fills the void in my heart.
Ah, today's tap one is Rared's pale ale.
Thank you very much.
Welcome to the oasis in Tokyo desert. I'm Takuramakan Saito.
- Takuramakan? - Takuramakan.
- Oasis? - Oasis!
Takuramakan is a desert, right?
Oasis and Takuramakan? That doesn't make sense.
Don't be such a square. Just enjoy the mood.
Another one of Shigasogen's porter.
Okay, tap five.
Um...
can I ask you something insolent?
No.
Right. I'm sorry.
Yes.
That's it? What? What did you want to ask him?
Ah, it's nothing.
No, no, I want to know. I would like to know.
Saito, you're annoying.
Saito will be quiet, but Takuramakan won't be quiet.
Here. Just say it. Say it, okay?
That woman you were with the other day, the one who's getting married—
Ah, Kureha?
What that Kureha said was...
that you didn't really like each other that much.
What does that mean, exactly?
I've been thinking what that meant.
You have too much time to spare.
Well, you both liked each other at the beginning,
but after dating for a while, mutual feelings diminished
and you didn't like each other that much?
Is that what that meant?
Well, it's a bit...
no, it's a lot different.
I loved her,
and she loved me too.
But we had this situation where we couldn't get married.
Situation?
My time is limited. My remaining lifespan is short.
That's why I let go of the woman I loved.
Hello.
Can I get my bill?
Already?
It's just Monday.
The weekend is so far away.
I already told you that I won't take a look at your company.
No, it's not like that. What's illegal is illegal.
I don't want to cross that line.
Your client?
Not quite.
That woman, was it Akira?
What was up with her question?
What's with your answer, Kosei?
Nosy curiosity of a woman with too much time?
You don't get it.
What do you mean?
Akira said it.
Does it mean that your feelings diminish when you are together long?
Yes?
Maternity blues.
Oh, wait. It's marriage blues. It sounds similar.
It's not similar at all.
I think she's hesitant about marrying her boyfriend.
It'll be lonely if Akira stops coming here when she gets married.
She's so nice. Her smile is always so radiant.
- When she comes, it brightens up. - Creepy.
Was that creepy? I'm sorry. I'm Saito.
No, not you, Saito. I think that woman is creepy.
I've been feeling that way.
She's pretty, but doesn't she seem fake?
That perfect smile is creepy.
I don't like doll-like superficiality.
Akira.
Oh, you were in a bathroom?
Yes. I'm leaving now.
Be careful.
Thank you.
I was caught off guard!
I'm glad she didn't hear us.
I'm sure she heard it.
What? She would smile if she heard it.
That's it. That's the creepy part.
"Nemoto CPA, Licensed tax accountant"
"One, General Rules"
"Two, this company will have the following activities"
I think it looks pretty good.
Don't just skim it. Read it properly.
You are setting up your own company.
I'll leave it to you. You'll be my licensed tax accountant, right?
I want the friend's rate, please.
Yes, I got it.
Do you need my certificate of residence?
No, I don't need it.
All I need is your registered seal and its certificate.
Seal?
"Certificate of residence" You really are married.
Are you jealous?
It's funny.
I'm Kureha Tachibana.
Ah, hello.
My husband is Kaiji Tachibana.
Kaiji?
Yes. You've never met him.
Right.
"Name of Employee, Kureha Sawa"
Do I need to change the name for the business paperwork?
Ah, you need to.
That's so much work.
It's more work for me.
Do it over.
I'm sorry.
It's fine. No problem.
Shall we do it at the end?
As a last bit of work? For memory?
What type of memory?
We were very compatible.
In memory of being compatible?
You have a bed in the back.
No, I won't sleep with a married woman.
Even if it's me?
It's too risky with a married woman.
You knock on the strong rock bridge before crossing it?
I don't even want to knock on the strong rock bridge either.
Could it be me?
I'm fine with a married woman. Nice to meet you.
You are not the type to knock on the strong rock bridge.
He's the type that won't notice the crack in the strong rock bridge.
- I'm Saburo. - Don't eavesdrop.
Saburo, who are you?
I work, I work at the ramen shop close by.
Kosei always looks after me too.
No, I don't.
I'll fix it then.
Thank you, sir.
I'm sorry. I'm going to walk by. Excuse me.
See you later!
Excuse me.
- Sakuma. - Huh?
This is the written demand of Miyako Tokusan.
Could you prepare the rough estimate before today is over?
- Today? - Yes.
I'm sorry. It's the CEO's request.
No way.
Please.
Alright. I'll do it for you, Shinkai.
Thank you very much.
Ueno is in charge.
I gave the request to Sakuma, so you take it from here, Ueno.
What do I take over?
What?
Shinkai, come here!
Yes.
Yes?
You do the presentation for Amakusa Pharmaceuticals tomorrow.
- What? - We can't lose this one.
Matsutoya is in charge of it.
Please do it. That's better.
That's not it. Matsutoya, you are in charge of it.
It's just that the CEO likes pretty faces.
He likes Shinkai better. He likes you better than me.
I don't think it's that.
That's fine. I don't think I can win against you.
When she gets nervous, she doesn't speak properly.
I'm not that great in public either.
For the SNS presentation, she was so nervous going "Awawa, awawa."
I was like "Zawawa, zawawa, ha ha ha."
But Matsutoya is in charge of it.
She talks so much one on one, but when she's nervous, she's quiet.
Why don't you talk to her about it and improve it?
It's better when it comes from a female.
Can you talk to her, Shinkai?
He told me not to write the most important word in presentation.
That's because it's probably more convincing to vocalise it
rather than reading it from the notes.
It's too difficult to explain something that's not written.
But if you memorise it and practise it beforehand...
If Matsutoya is okay with it, then it's a great opportunity!
Then gradually train her.
I'm an assistant in the sales department.
That's why I'm asking you to assist!
It's awkward for an assistant to train the sales people.
Presentation is to be done by sales and not by assistants.
Nothing.
The CEO's type is Setsuko Hara.
What?
That, the black and white photo.
That's not his mother?
She's an actress. She is a star who dominated back then.
She was admired for her beauty and grace. She's "the eternal virgin."
Huh, that's amazing.
I'll never be a Setsuko.
What's Setsuko Hara got to do with the presentation?
Do you know a lot about movies?
Not at all, my ex-boyfriend was a freak about Showa-age movies.
The use of a smartphone has increased tremendously,
and for your company's target age groups in their 30s and 40s,
over 80% own it.
It's over 80%.
In this present day...
An app for a smart phone. An app for a smart phone.
In this present day,
when a product is not available for purchase through a smart phone app,
then it means that 80% of these users are inconvenienced.
Our company is able to offer the latest smartphone application,
and have it linked to the website.
There are several merits for having a specific application...
Please take a look at the next page.
Did you see the look on that production manager?
He looked like he had decided on it!
He did.
Please take care of the rest.
I have to go now.
It's only 1600 hours.
I took the afternoon off.
- Huh? Afternoon off? Did you know? - No.
I didn't know. Hey, I didn't know... Wow, she's fast.
I'm sorry! I fell asleep on the bus and missed my stop.
Are you okay?
Is your mother upset?
She's furious!
I'm kidding. Let's go.
I'm sorry to inconvenience you on a weekday.
Not at all.
Kyoya bought me this while we were waiting for you.
You asked for something quite expensive.
Well, this was fabulous.
I'm sorry to make you wait for an hour.
Don't worry about it. Women work as well these days.
I'm glad I'm able to meet you.
I'm Kyoya's mother, Chiharu. Nice to meet you.
I'm Akira Shinkai. Nice to meet you.
So you work in a different company from Kyoya's?
Yes, I work for an IT company
that creates online shopping systems.
She's busy just like I am.
Where are you from?
Is it close by?
- No. -Don't be so blunt.
Kyoya, have you met her parents?
No.
It's better to meet her parents too.
It's not like we're getting married right away.
But you've been dating for four years, then...
We're both busy right now.
Eventually, okay?
When do you mean, eventually?
Where do your parents live? If they are far then—
They are far. You can't go.
I didn't ask you.
We need to be proper about these things.
Today, I had her come since you said you wanted to meet her.
So why are we talking about Akira's parents?
Well, you're eventually planning to get married. We'll be relatives.
Who cares about relatives?
How we start is very important!
She's the only child, then we have to be even more proper.
We'll be taking in their precious daughter.
I know.
You don't know.
That's...
I'm not their precious daughter.
I'll tell her about it.
You are so persistent, Mum.
What?
It's okay.
My home is not far. It's Kisarazu. I was born and raised there.
My father... was physically violent.
My mother was hit a lot, and me too, sometimes.
My father had an accident and died when I was in high school,
it was just my mother and I.
I was planning for us two to live together,
but my mother started a network business...
That's not quite clear...
It's multilevel marketing.
She started that on her own...
also using my father's life insurance,
and the money I saved up since I started to work.
They were all used by her.
In return, I had detergents...
and water that makes you healthy...
those types of boxes were piled up in the house.
My mother tried to sell it to her family and friends, but couldn't.
She tried it with my friends and my work,
and tried to recruit them.
She wouldn't quit even when I asked her to.
Then...
Then... I cut off my ties with her.
I haven't seen her for six years since I left home,
and she doesn't know my number or address.
It'll be a problem for everyone,
so it's better not to contact her even when I get married.
I'm sorry to tell you such a story.
I don't want to lie.
Were you shocked?
I was shocked!
If you told me about it, I wouldn't have been so persistent.
I didn't think you would be that persistent.
But I like her.
Really?
Your previous girlfriend, who came to the hospital. Something red...
Don't bring that up now.
I didn't like her at all.
I was so relieved when you told me you broke up with her.
Hey, how many years ago was that?
Your mother is cute.
- Is she? - Yes.
Ah! It's your mother.
I had a great time today. Look forward to more. Call me Chi-Chan.
What?
Chi-Chan.
You shouldn't have told her.
I can't say no.
Right.
When you reply, it'll go on forever, so you don't need to answer it.
You know about my dad, so she has no one to talk to.
Thank you very much.
Nice meeting you too.
She's fast.
"It might be too early, but I can't wait for the wedding!"
"Why don't you move in to Kyoya's place?"
"It's too big for one person"
If he did live alone.
If you are going to make a mess, do it in your room!
Shuri!
Ah, that's horrible.
I bought this place. This is my place.
If you know it...
Ah, my HP keeps decreasing.
Today, I introduced my girlfriend to my mother.
Really? How's your mum?
If she saw this, she'll flip out.
She didn't like me.
How about your girlfriend? She wasn't disliked?
What's going on with your work?
Be serious and find one. Hey!
Shuri!
I'm going to bed.
"From Chiharu"
It really is never ending.
I'm exhausted.
You aren't doing anything, Ueno.
I'm tired of living.
Nothing is fun, and I have no money.
I want to disappear.
Ueno, fall in love. It's good for you to fall in love.
Love?
No matter how exhausting your life is, if you have love, you'll manage.
Will I? I have no encounters.
It could be anything. It could be someone you meet at a train station.
Hello, this is Tsukumo Create Japan.
Ueno! What is going on?
An e-mail for Miyako Tokusan!
You didn't send it?
- I did send it. - What was in it?
Inside it... before I sent it... I had Shinkai check it!
This is Shinkai. I checked the mail as well.
The attached estimate!
- You idiot! - An estimate?
Where did the cost for system development go?
I put it in. See?
Why has it come here?
I don't know. It's Ueno.
When Sakuma created it, it was included.
I don't know what he did then,
but it seems he made it into a PDF with a mistake.
I don't need excuses. What are we going to do now?
If that estimate goes through, our profit is zero!
Ueno is contacting the client right now.
Ueno is going home since he doesn't feel well.
This is Shinkai from Tsukumo Create Japan.
The proposal that was sent by our employee, Ueno this morning...
Yes, there was an error.
I would like to replace it. I'm so sorry.
Yes. Oh? What time?
How long will it be?
I apologise. It's traffic.
I'll get off.
Soon a local train to Shinjuku will arrive at platform three.
Please stand behind the yellow line.
The train for Shinjuku is coming in at platform three.
Thank you for riding the train. We are at Ogawa, Ogawa.
The train is about to leave. Please watch your step.
Shinkai.
Did you see my e-mail?
Yes, but the meeting is already...
I'll help, so please.
These are the replacements, 30 copies. They're not stapled.
I have one. Thank you very much.
It's not sorted.
What?
It's fine.
Hello.
President.
"Kenji Tsukumo"
I just took care of—
What's going on with Amakusa Pharmaceuticals?
Haraguchi, the production manager contacted me about it.
I'm sorry. I forgot to ask Sakuma for an application image.
What should I do?
Where's your CEO?
He's in Kagoshima on a business trip and he's literally in the sky.
Where's Matsutoya?
It takes an hour to get here from our company,
so I came to apologise since I happened to be close by.
How can I trust you like this?
Our system engineers are excellent.
Can you be in charge of it, Shinkai?
You did the presentation too, Shinkai.
You know with Matsutoya, it's bad enough she forgot the due date,
but from what I heard, she doesn't seem to care at all.
She doesn't sound serious at all.
That's her habit when she's anxious.
Why don't you get on the floor and apologise for her?
Just kidding.
Instead, could you take over?
I apologise.
Don't do that. I said I was kidding.
Would you be fine with Matsutoya to continue with this project?
I'll support her as well.
It's not my style to cause problems for a girl.
I'm sorry. I'm sorry.
- Excuse me. - Yes.
Let's see. Spicy cod roe, kelp, and mixed sushi,
can I have four of each?
And six teas. Can I have a receipt too?
A receipt?
- If it takes too long, then fine. - I'm sorry.
It's Friday and you tell us it has to be done today?
I'm sorry. It was an error by the sales department.
If the application image is not submitted by midnight,
they'll take it somewhere else.
The burden is always on us.
I'm truly sorry.
Let's do this!
Sure!
I got some rice balls.
- Thank you! - Thank you.
"I'm sorry. Matsutoya"
"Hello, this is Shinkai. Today's Amakusa—"
"Kenji Tsukumo. Any news yet?"
"Kenji Tsukumo. What's going on?"
"I'm writing the e-mail report right now, please wait"
Yes?
It's done.
Thank you very much. I'm going to check it and send it over to them.
Okay.
Hello, this is Shinkai of Tsukumo Create Japan.
I'm sorry to call you so late.
I just sent you an application image.
I'm sorry that I was so harsh earlier.
No, it was our mistake.
I'll treat you to a nice dinner as a token of my apology.
Akira? What do you want to eat?
Akira, do you like fish or meat—
The last local train heading for Yanaka Ginza
will arrive soon.
Please stand behind the yellow line.
"Kenji Tsukumo. Report?"
"Kenji Tsukumo. You are too slow"
"Kenji Tsukumo. Are you taking this seriously?"
Are you taking this seriously?
Oops!
- Sorry. - Sorry.
Be careful.
The last train is about to leave.
Please watch the closing door.
"Chiharu" "A stamp was received"
"Chiharu. Peek"
Welcome.
Did you come in a taxi? Did you miss the last train?
Okay, tap one.
Today's tap one is Pacific Club's Hefeweizen.
It's Friday. Good job.
Today's tap two, Shikatora's Saison beer.
Today's tap three. It's Kyoto's Minoru IPA.
Maternity blues?
Correction.
Marriage blues?
Well, it sounds similar.
It's not similar at all.
You don't have your usual smile.
My usual creepy smile?
So you heard.
So today, you're not drawing it out?
Your creepy smile?
How about you?
You're not spouting bogus nonsense?
Bogus?
Something about you two are in love but can't get married.
Something about your life being short.
I see.
It was all bogus, right?
Yes, it was. It was bogus.
Basically, Kureha dumped you, right?
Well, you can say that.
You can say that?
I didn't think Kureha was the marrying type.
Is it something you want to do? To get married?
Ah, it's marriage blues.
There were times when I did want to get married,
but right now, I just want to be in love.
I want to fall in love with someone,
and really be in love with them.
When that happens...
if I could start a new love,
will something change?
Chiharu.
Your son and I promised to live together...
but it's been four years now.
I'm still living at the same place as then.
I'm renewing my rental lease soon.
What should I do?
This is my office.
That.
"Nemoto CPA" Do you want to stop by?
I don't know the details about your boyfriend,
but there may be love that starts from here.
That's the second time you asked me.
What?
At the first year anniversary of 5Tap,
you were so drunk, that you said
my office is close by,
so let's get it on once. You'd never spoken to me before.
Ah, so you don't remember.
Then, did we...
Of course not. I didn't fall for that.
You spoke to someone else and took her home.
Ah!
Did any love start with her?
It didn't... start.
That's funny.
I don't get drunk with just three glasses of beer.
I'm not stupid enough to be seduced in three minutes.
You are not stupid?
I'm not stupid.
It's so much easier if you could be stupid.
Good night.
“Katsumi Hanai?"
Coming.
Oh! Akira responded to me!
Let's see. Chiharu, your son and I promised to live together,
but it's been four years now— That's why she should just move!
Right?
It will be my second lease renewal date soon.
Okay? So I bought new clothes and boots.
Good morning.
This is a demand to improve my job description.
Thank you very much.
I was told that you'll sign off on any sketchy paperwork.
It's not like I quit because I wanted to.
Is it okay for me to fall asleep? You're fine with it?
Shinkai, is it okay for me to like you?
A living creature that lives by instincts and emotions.
How do you get that way?