I've fallen for you, Mr. Yamashita.
What?
Ms. Sakura is also an ex mania.
That is my personal story.
Tabata?
Are you two dating?
We didn't say that.
I guess I should probably be crying.
Maybe I should...
be less troublesome.
If that were the case,
Makochi would have come to my place...
and we wouldn't have parted like that.
After all, the person I like...
kissed me first.
Yes.
Conversely, I should be saying,
"Watch out for what is to come."
Even if we're not together,
I am already content.
It's okay.
Yurika.
When someone says that they're okay,
it usually means the opposite.
That's the worst.
Why did you kiss her?
It's because...
She looked so cute and...
Does that mean you would kiss anyone cute?
No.
Somehow...
seeing her cry like that...
I couldn't help it.
My heart tightened that I somehow...
Isn't that...
what happens when you're in love?
Yurika and I had broken up once.
Is there a point to repeat the same failure?
I like this one.
- What? - Nothing.
I just thought we share the same interests.
It's hard to say.
My whole family has no interest at all.
- Mr. Children is great, right? - It is.
Between Mr. Children and Glay,
which band do you like, Kazuma?
That's a hard one. I can't choose.
Isn't Komagome good-looking?
It's hard to say.
It has to be Spitz.
They're not half bad, right?
Do you know them?
Kazuma.
Recently, that kid...
has been calling me Papa.
You know...
Komagome.
Yes?
Isn't that what people call happiness?
Why are you laughing?
I just like that about you.
When is your new book coming out?
I doubt you read any of them.
That's true.
- Ms. Kurusu, it's time. - Okay.
("A Detour Is Fine as Long as My Thoughts Reach You")
So...
About the other day.
My answer to you.
Answer?
You know, about...
you liking me.
That's right.
I like you, Mr. Yamashita.
Yes?
I'm sorry, Ms. Kaga.
I already have someone I like.
Are you saying...
that there's no way for you to like me?
"No way"...
That's a little...
I'm glad.
Well then,
please let me continue to like you.
Makochi left without a word at that moment.
I don't think he's serious about you.
That wasn't the only time.
Five years ago when you broke up,
he didn't say anything either, right?
From then until now,
Makochi has always been this type of guy.
Hey, that's...
(Happy Birthday, Yurika)
A cake is still a cake, even if it's ruined.
It's delicious.
Where do you live now?
Osaki.
As expected, you're still on the Yamanote Line.
It's because I like it.
Hey.
Is your surname Tabata?
Yes.
I'm Komagome.
Komagome Kazuma.
The next stop.
Both of our stops are along the Yamanote Line.
Can I borrow your English notes?
Listen...
All right.
I should go home.
I was going to suggest another round of drinks.
I guess not.
Good night.
Take care, good night.
I'm home.
I'm using a coral blush on you to bring out liveliness.
Yurika looks cute today.
Thank you.
Pretending to look like a normal person...
is a success.
Are you sure you're going to work?
I'm going.
I don't want to come across as I'm hiding.
Are you going to pester him?
Do you like him that much?
There's no way for me to like him.
What?
That's something I could say only because I don't like him.
If I really like him,
I would have been more concerned with his feelings.
I wouldn't have been able to tell him so easily.
I would feel frustrated...
because I couldn't get my feelings across.
Thank you for yesterday.
I had a good time talking to you.
But...
I don't think he noticed me at all.
It's exhausting when they get to dictate my mood.
That's why I chose Mr. Yamashita.
Is it because you will never like him?
That's right.
To me, he's not the "man".
That's why I can treat him as "someone important".
(Tirolian Real Estate)
Good morning.
Good...
morning.
Ladies and gentlemen!
He's lit up.
- Congratulations, Ms. Nanba. - Congratulations, Ms. Nanba.
What's happening?
It's a flash mob.
My muscles are finally put to good use.
Aren't we flashing bright?
The "flash" in flash mob...
doesn't refer to that.
Right.
Let's get back to business.
- Okay. - Yes.
We have received a news.
The item you've been handling has received its loan approval.
The contract is a success.
And so,
from today onwards,
you are officially a staff member...
at Tirolian Real Estate.
(Official Hire Notice)
An official employee?
Well then,
I know it's not much.
But we prepared a small welcoming party.
A welcoming party?
- Welcome to PHBIH Group. - Welcome to PHBIH Group.
What?
(MotoKare Mania: Episode 4)
38.5 degrees.
The last time I had a fever...
was back in the US.
Did you eat something bad?
It's because I couldn't find an answer.
I have been up all night thinking.
A brain fever.
How unlucky of Fukumori.
He was the one who suggested the welcoming party.
What?
- Are you touched? - Stop it, Mr. Osawa.
We're supposed to be oblivious!
My bad!
I would like to apologize for a few things.
Sorry?
About what I said in the past.
That women are not suited for real estate.
But you still tried your best for the job.
From here on, I will continue...
to do my best.
Therefore I, Ando Ichiro,
have also decided...
to bravely take on the lawsuit.
What lawsuit?
Didn't he tell you?
There was a female employee before you and the president...
was a little too aggressive in his pursuit.
What is this?
Asa.
I thought it looked a lot like you.
He then was sued for sexual harassment.
That's why...
he's so sensitive when it comes to sexual harassment.
Mr. Ando simply liked her, that's all.
But he didn't take her feelings into consideration.
I can't believe Ms. Kaga said that.
No.
Regarding Ms. Yurika, I'm still...
Stop being indecisive.
How is fishing coming along?
"Fishing"?
- Are you referring to Makochi? - Yes.
I was firmly...
rejected.
What?
You gave me a lot of support.
I'm sorry.
No, don't worry about that.
You plucked up the courage.
Actually,
I have something to say.
- You see... - I knew it.
You already know, right?
What?
- About Mugi. - What?
I saw Mugi.
In Hokkaido?
In Tokyo.
Mugi is currently in Tokyo.
Mugi is in...
Tokyo?
Yama is not replying.
He is probably with his "important person".
That Chizuru lady knows her stuff.
Isn't she pretty amazing?
The exact opposite.
The way she uses chopsticks is so fake.
She probably practised that on purpose.
What we saw of her isn't her real self.
So...
what is it that you wanted to talk about?
It's about Mr. Yamashita.
Did you two fight or something?
Don't worry.
You are Yama's "important person" after all.
He wasn't talking about me.
What? Then...
Is he still not over Mugi?
But...
What?
"Mugi"?
"For a limited time, Tokyo..."
You should hurry up and contact her,
if you still have feelings for her.
I don't.
I didn't hear anything from her.
The reason why we broke up...
isn't solely because of the long-distance relationship.
You can't know for sure if you don't ask her.
Not doing anything when you're flustered.
Isn't this repeating the same thing from before?
I'm sorry.
Somehow,
I think I understand...
how you...
and Mugi feel.
I have sent you the forecast sales for the new book.
(Sales Chart)
Am I disturbing your writing?
No, it's okay.
Thank you.
I'll continue writing.
Your long-awaited comeback.
I'm looking forward to it.
All right, then.
That's all, goodbye.
Long-awaited...
("A Forever That Never Ends")
"A forever that never ends."
("A Forever That Never Ends")
There's that worried look again.
I want to know the epilogue...
to our story.
The epilogue to our story?
Yes.
Kazuma and I...
stayed together.
We reunited despite parting ways.
Our love...
is forever.
Nothing is forever.
Why?
I will not stop liking Komagome.
Komagome...
will never stop liking me too.
We are two halves of a whole, right?
Good morning, Fukumori.
Are you feeling better?
I'm fine.
I'm going to run some errands.
Okay, see you.
Did something happen?
No.
I'd like to have a proper talk.
(Where there is snow, there is you.)
Ms. Marunouchi.
Ms. Sakura.
Welcome back.
What?
You could have told me to get these.
It's okay as I bought them on my way home.
What?
Did you say it?
It's better to say it all out.
She seems nice.
She is nice.
The more reason to.
But...
Yes?
I can't help,
but to think about our breakup.
Breakup...
There's something on you.
Thank you.
Kazuma.
How about going to the amusement park with others?
Are you...
in a bad mood?
It's hard to say.
Somehow, I think...
I'm starting to lose confidence.
There is probably someone else...
who better suits you.
Can we go back to being friends?
That's fine with me.
If we get together,
it would be terrible to trample on her hopes again.
Why did you get to decide?
Ms. Sakura?
Sorry.
That wasn't meant for you.
Don't take it personally.
What?
(I'd like to have a proper talk.)
Read, but not replied.
Hey.
You managed to come back alive.
Barely.
As soon as I relax,
I feel like I just want to die.
I don't even have the energy to take off my bra.
Don't talk about dying.
Instead, let's think about going to Minami.
Grand prize, an onsen trip.
Come on, let's take part.
(Onsen trip, 3 days 2 nights)
That's not Minami.
Besides, I definitely don't have the luck to win right now.
Is it Makochi?
I am Marunouchi Sakura,
the one who ate with you a few days ago.
Ms. Sakura?
Sorry for suddenly asking you out.
Not at all.
I brought along the whole high school series.
Let's go.
That's not the way.
What?
This whole road is lined with cherry blossom trees.
It's breathtaking in spring.
Isn't that...
the cherry blossoms from "Beside You"?
Yes.
"Sakura" is such a nice name.
It's memorable...
and something even a stranger could easily call.
I don't like it.
I'll call you Tabata then.
What?
My only Tabata.
Is it better?
It's hard to say.
This place is...
("I Thought It Would Work")
This is where you rode the bicycle together.
Back then, it was also a lovely day.
"A sunny day,"
"the sun was beating down."
"The world emanated."
Tabata.
Ms. Sakura.
What is it?
To be able to do this pilgrimage with you...
has been like a dream.
Rather than a pilgrimage,
this feels more like a funeral.
What?
Did someone die here?
This side story is...
No.
I mean a memory funeral.
The memory of my first kiss.
Of the cherry blossom trees, the field and the classroom.
After entering high school,
likewise in university...
I wrote down all the memories I had with him.
The next chapter will be in the setting of society, right?
I can't wait to find out what happens...
This is...
where our story ends.
"Beside You" will not have...
an epilogue.
That's why...
I need to put it to rest.
How about using soft wood as a replacement?
That could work.
Fukumori.
I'm not...
You have visitors.
They said they have an appointment with you.
I'm very sorry.
I don't know what happened,
but work is work.
Please focus more.
I won't make the same mistake again.
"Again"?
For you,
this may be just 1 out of 100 instances.
But to the clients,
this one time is their everything.
I'm sorry.
By the way,
- regarding Ms. Marunouchi. - What?
Are you two living together?
No.
That's promiscuous.
This isn't what our work is about.
We are just living together.
It's nothing more.
That's why it's promiscuous.
The world doesn't work one way...
just because you say so.
You need to face reality.
Is this all right?
To impose on you at home.
I should be asking you if you're all right.
I'm fine.
It doesn't matter now.
I have come to a realization.
Ultimately, I want to know Makochi's real thoughts.
I'm bracing myself.
We are very similar, after all.
What?
That's what I thought too.
But...
letting someone else take control of your fate...
means to be forever led by the nose.
Forever?
When you finally realize,
they are already snatched away...
by the woman who took a proactive approach.
What?
- He's married. - What?
Between Mr. Children and Glay, which band do you like, Kazuma?
That's a hard one.
With one of the other girls?
In the end,
it's not about the other person.
The real winner is the one...
who speak out about their own feelings.
Kurusu Mugi.
(Latest schedule, recording in Tokyo)
- Mr. Yamashita. - Yes.
- Here are the documents. - All right.
(Let's eat together today)
Speak out...
your own feelings.
Unless you're able to do that,
this condition will continue.
Are you going to marry your current boyfriend?
(Year 2008)
I don't know.
I have yet to introduce him to my parents.
I can't take this anymore.
This somehow feels like a dream.
I like you.
I was too shy.
"Finally!"
That was what I thought.
Even after a month,
he never contacted me.
That would make him a jerk.
He's not.
Here.
An ex-boyfriend relic?
Just have a look.
I'm sorry for doing that to you.
You must have been flustered.
There won't be a second time.
Let's go back to being friends.
Using the excuse of not wanting to get hurt,
you hid your own feelings.
But then,
you keep expecting them to be honest with their feelings.
Even without trying hard, he would still stay by me.
That's what I believed.
Me too.
I'm expecting something from Makochi.
We kissed.
But...
we're not together.
That would make him a jerk.
No.
Right now, I'm sure Makochi must be thinking about it.
That's what I believe.
He thought so much...
that he got a fever.
I see.
Despite knowing that it wouldn't work,
you can't help but think.
What if...
we start dating again...
and I forgive Makochi,
we could probably start over.
Forgiveness.
Of course,
what Makochi did was terrible.
But he's a naive guy.
His kindness...
is not a lie.
Am I wrong?
You're right.
Fukumori is very kind.
"Fukumori"?
Sorry.
To tell you the truth, I don't call him "Makoto".
We address each other...
as "Fukumori" and "Ms. Sakura".
That's all.
But...
we do share the same bed.
- What? - I'm sorry.
But we never kissed.
Fukumori is a kind person.
That's all to it.
Are you okay, Ms. Sakura?
Yes.
When he sees someone in need of comfort,
he will naturally do it himself.
He will do it without any pretence.
He's thoughtful in that sense.
But then he doesn't think about...
what the other party might think.
It doesn't concern him.
Can you still think of that as being kind?
It can't be helped.
He's not a god.
A person's feelings...
change like the wind.
But if you fall for those ever-changing feelings,
you end up getting played.
Ms. Sakura.
What?
Why did you ask me to come today?
It's because you're someone who loves "Beside You."
We are still ex-boyfriend manias, right?
That's why...
I'm very curious.
Sorry?
From here on,
I wonder what will unfold for you.
("Beside You")
That's promiscuous.
This isn't what our work is about.
The world doesn't work one way...
just because you say so.
You need to face reality.
Ms. Sakura.
Are you asleep?
Fukumori.
We should end this.
I'm sorry.
I...
Why are you saying sorry?
I did something wrong at work.
It somehow keeps playing my mind.
- But I... - I am not...
I am not expecting...
to start something new with you.
I only wanted you by my side.
It was more than enough.
This apartment is great!
I'm so envious.
I would like to stay here too.
If you're willing to stay with me,
I'll buy it.
I'm really sorry.
It's okay.
We were taking advantage of each other.
Why?
You gained nothing.
Fukumori.
you are...
very similar to the person who has been on my mind.
I couldn't forget about him.
So you became the replacement.
I'm sorry.
I pretended to be a mature adult.
Relying on each other in times of need.
This relationship...
is meaningless.
I'm sorry.
I told you.
We took advantage of each other.
I was the one who suggested it.
As for me,
it never occurred to me...
that you have such thoughts.
It's because it has nothing to do with you.
But it is!
I know...
that this kind of relationship...
is ridiculous.
Even so,
it feels good to be with you.
Me too.
Thank you...
for everything.
Thank you.
Is it okay to go to another place?
It's already very late.
Maybe next time.
Good evening, guys.
Today's topic is,
"Should we forget our old relationships?"
- What a tough topic. - It is.
Do you have an unforgettable love, Mugi?
I...
Your face hints that you do.
I...
would usually forget the relationship once it is over.
Regret won't change the past.
One needs to look forward.
As expected of Mugi.
Forget it once it's over.
("Even If You Leave, This Love Won't End")
Yes.
Yurika.
I'm sorry for hurting you.
That kiss did not happen in the spur of moment.
Yurika.
You said it wasn't.
Then what was it?
It was...
What?
I can't...
answer that right now.
I don't know...
the answer yet.
Then...
Why are you here?
I wanted to see you.
This is what I really feel.
Please believe me.
Read, but not replied.
That's...
Every time you don't reply after reading my texts,
I feel like dying.
Waiting for you to reply...
is torture.
When I'm being ignored, I just want to die even more.
Sorry.
But that's...
It might be nothing to you.
But...
it is very important to me.
I'm sorry.
What is it that you're sorry about?
For hurting you.
So you are aware...
that you hurt me.
That's why...
I came here to talk to you.
Do you think that I'll forgive you?
I want to end this relationship.
Please leave.
I'm sorry.
(You have won the grand prize, onsen trip.)
There's bad luck.
There's good luck too.
As expected, it's over.
Makochi.
What happened?
Mr. Yamashita.
It's too late to ask for forgiveness.
I'm not going to forgive him.
It's good to look forward, right?
Forget about the past and find yourself a new man.
No more relationships for me.