A NETFLIX ORIGINAL SERIES
This is from the eighth episode.
That was a great one.
-Okita ends up going to New York, and... -The hall is this way.
It's about to start. I want a good seat. I'll go first.
What?
Please take any empty seat.
In other words, for a man,
a woman he wants to sleep with and a woman he wants to date
are not necessarily the same.
You can get some relationship advice directly from Ms. Yazaki.
Guilt?
Why would I feel guilty?
He was the one who asked me out.
If we get caught, someone could get hurt.
Get caught?
Well, I don't think anyone will find out about it.
Here we go.
Say cheese.
SATOKO AIDA (23) THE PRETENTIOUS WOMAN
OUTSTANDING ORIGINAL SCRIPT
Why don't you write at home?
I have a guest coming over.
Don't say that.
Let me hang out here a little longer.
Tamura: When will you be done with the next one?
Please hurry. I want to start working on it.
It seems like Kuzuken's series is going to be canceled.
Could you please consider it?
Let's work together once more
and make a grand comeback.
Is it Tamura?
What?
Your guest.
No.
It must be nice.
Okita.
He goes to New York after disturbing those girls' lives.
It must be nice.
I want to go to New York too.
Stop trying to escape reality and start writing.
Tamura is waiting for you.
Okay.
So, how many people have you dated so far?
About...
ten men?
Actually, eleven, including the current one.
That many?
Yes.
She is a perfect example of those women living happy, fulfilling lives.
You must be very popular.
I suppose.
Impressive! She is confident in herself.
But on my birthday...
I have never celebrated my birthday with any of my boyfriends.
What? Why?
I don't know.
Maybe I've never...
I think I've never been in a serious relationship until now.
Of course the people around me
think that I always have a boyfriend.
How should I explain this?
Somehow, my relationships always begin unexpectedly,
and then end all of a sudden.
What is she hiding underneath that cute face?
If it's okay with you, could you tell me more about that?
Okay.
I work at a pastry shop.
But I don't actually like sweets.
Two cherry tarts.
We are currently adding extra cherries for free.
The reason that I work there is that my friend has always loved
the cherry tarts from our store.
But I'd eat cakes if offered.
It is rude to refuse something
someone is offering you.
Somehow, people think I like sweets.
I don't want to ruin that image.
I think even my family doesn't know about this.
Thank you.
I actually prefer salty and spicy foods to cakes.
It's cold.
Are you going to see your banker boyfriend?
-No. He broke up with me. -What?
Really?
You should have told me.
I'm heading home. Excuse me for leaving first.
-Bye. -Good night.
That is cherry tart, right?
What?
You aren't allowed to take leftovers home.
Can the boss break the rules?
I am going to a friend's place. Please overlook this.
What?
She has been a close friend of mine since junior high school.
She has always loved this cherry tart.
We are adding extra cherries now, right?
So I really want to bring her one.
Please.
In exchange, can I take you out to dinner?
What?
I just happened to overhear
that you broke up with that banker.
I can't believe he broke up with you.
Why?
You are incredibly cute. I really mean it.
Ichihashi, you are the only one who thinks that I'm cute.
What are you talking about?
You really are cute.
She purposely lures
a man targeting her after a breakup.
Well, they are a good match.
It's ready.
Let's eat.
I bet you will end up dating that guy named Ichihashi.
-Do you think so? -Yes.
By the way, I think
Ichihashi will make a great father.
You were crying over your breakup not long ago.
Who was the one who soaked the cushion with tears?
Me.
Miki, you can also get a boyfriend if you try.
Who knows?
I cannot charm men like you do.
That's not true.
Look.
-You're pretty, Miki. -That's enough.
I'll just keep focusing on my studies.
It really is amazing that you are going to graduate school.
You'll be a professor in the future.
No. I just enjoy studying.
This really is the best.
This is the best cherry tart in Japan. No, this is the best in the world.
Thank you.
Oh, right! For your birthday this year,
I was going to buy this tart again...
Oh, my.
What is it?
It's from Ito.
Right.
Did I tell you that he took over the part-time job I had at the station?
I didn't?
He was asked to help this really freaky producer...
It has been three years since they met at this seminar.
She's remained faithful to him for three years?
Yes. She's been liking him since then.
We went to a girls' school,
so Miki has never dated anyone.
I am worried about her.
Worried?
I feel like Ito is just leading her on.
She gets so excited over the most boring messages.
Right, that is worrisome.
You just don't want your friend's love life to go well.
But I think it's amazing
that she has remained faithful to the same person for three years.
Really?
I can never do that.
Maybe I can for six months at the longest.
Why did you break up with your last boyfriend?
Last month, he said that he didn't want to see me anymore.
Why?
Who knows?
I just told him that was fine
and we broke up.
You didn't ask why?
Well, I was already dumped. I didn't want to get hurt even more.
Rio.
I'm getting married.
I see.
We should stop doing this then.
You look like a small animal.
There aren't any customers. The temperature is set too low.
I know.
That's right.
-Do you want to go to a concert? I got... -You must be cold
because you are just standing there doing nothing.
Sorry.
-Welcome. -Welcome.
Satoko.
Miki.
This can't be good.
Sorry for showing up like that. I was nearby.
No problem. It's fine.
By the way,
you're wearing those contacts that make your eyes look bigger, right?
Are you okay?
Didn't you say you didn't like wearing contacts?
I bought these on sale online. I'm just trying them out.
Something is wrong with my glasses.
They look good on you.
I like your hairstyle, too.
We always meet at my place.
I usually look like this when I go out.
Really?
Yesterday, Ito suddenly called me.
He just called me to complain about work.
He also said that he broke up with his girlfriend.
She is so pretty.
-The one that works at a bag store? -Right.
We are going to a jazz bar tonight.
-The two of you? -The two of you?
Yes.
That's great. It'll be a classy date.
What do you want to drink? I'll go get drinks.
Are you okay?
Your smile looks forced.
Did you see that girl sitting alone outside?
Go talk to her.
Your pitiful, unpopular friend
is getting prettier
and happier.
That's right. This has nothing to do with the date,
but that lingerie shop you told me about before
is near here, right?
It definitely has something to do with the date.
-She'll wear a new pair for tonight. -Where was it again?
Oh, that place...
You should walk down the street and make a left.
-Make a left? -Yes.
Thank you.
Take care.
Miki: This place is so classy.
Awesome! Tell me all about it when you get back.
I'm on a date with Ichihashi too.
Ichihashi.
Only the worst guys split the bill with their girlfriends.
Don't worry. I'll take care of the bill tonight.
That bassist Yuji is always late.
He was three hours late before.
Can you believe that?
-Excuse me! Another beer, please. -Sure.
I think I can stay in the band a little longer.
Honestly,
I don't care if I flunk out of school.
My girlfriend has been so annoying lately.
She keeps telling me to go to classes or get a real job.
Is that so?
He has a girlfriend already. What a jerk.
He tries to make a woman say what he wants to hear.
Come on. Let's leave.
Miki: What should I do? We're going to a hotel! Can we meet tomorrow?
Wait, are you angry?
No.
But...
I am shocked to hear that you have a girlfriend.
Can I interpret this in a positive way?
You can if you want to.
Well...
-Let's go now. -What?
We should go.
Excuse me. I'd like to have the bill.
She sleeps with a man she doesn't like just to even the score with her friend.
Come in. Have you eaten?
No.
Look. I made pot-au-feu for the first time.
Wait a minute.
Are you saying you didn't sleep with him
even though you went to a hotel?
Right.
Taste this. Is it too bland?
-No, it's good. -Great.
But why?
Why didn't you do it?
Why?
We did some things, of course.
But...
Maybe I should have cut the vegetables smaller.
A lot of men don't like vegetables, right?
Right.
Sorry. Could you take them to the table?
Oh, okay.
Miki.
Well...
We went to a hotel in Korakuen together.
Right.
Ito suddenly started to undress me.
I was surprised.
I asked him if I could take a shower first.
I see.
But when I was back, he acted as if nothing had happened.
He said, "Don't worry. I won't do anything."
What is that?
It's fine.
I was really happy that I got to sleep beside him.
I see.
We kissed many times though.
Ito is really amazing.
I didn't know that there were so many types of kisses.
I see.
Satoko.
Do you think he hates me?
What?
Of course not.
I believe that Ito wants to treasure you, Miki.
That's right. You're so smart, Satoko.
Do you know the place called Blue Note in Aoyama?
Yes.
He's bringing me there for my birthday.
Really? That's great.
Let's eat.
Right. Let me get the pot-au-feu.
I see.
Ito and Miki didn't do it.
She can't stand seeing her friend beaming with happiness.
Even still, why did she sleep with a man who has a girlfriend?
I don't understand women.
To me, it's harder to understand men.
But, we can't use this as-is.
What?
Ms. Yazaki, this is a story centering around four women who are related to Ito.
I know that.
I was getting to that.
Don't be naive.
You want to make a comeback, right?
In that case...
In that case?
Rio Yazaki will return after a long break.
What do you think the viewers expect from you?
Poison.
They want something that can make them shiver just by watching it.
Make the lives of these women
more dramatic.
They will thank you for it.
Behind the showcase, Satoko hears Ito's voice.
I'M THE HEROINE.
This time, this man is Ito.
You're Satoko, right?
It's been a long time, Ito.
I came to order a cake.
It is her birthday next week.
She likes the cherry cake from here.
I think you are talking about this cherry tart we have.
She has been getting cherry tarts for Miki's birthday since junior high.
Even that role is stolen from her
by this man.
Miki is so lucky.
Her first boyfriend is going all out to celebrate her birthday.
First?
I knew it.
Well?
You are a lonely adulteress.
Your friend will have the best birthday of her life.
A true friend should be genuinely happy for her.
Please fill out this form.
Miki is beautiful and smart.
I am proud to be her friend.
When I heard she got her first boyfriend,
I was so happy for her.
She felt uneasy because she hadn't dated anyone before.
But she told me that you are very understanding.
She bragged about you.
That's an exaggeration.
I am not that understanding.
Of course you are.
But...
call me anytime if something comes up.
If it is about my best friend Miki,
you can come talk to me at any time.
Really?
Yes.
ALL CHARACTERS AND ORGANIZATIONS ARE FICTITIOUS.
NEXT EPISODE
You snatched this pathetic man away from her.
You knew it, didn't you?
I just want to hide the fact that I am worthless.
Listen closely!
This is what you really wanted to know.
Subtitle translation by James Burns