A NETFLIX ORIGINAL SERIES
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.
Ito is really amazing.
I didn't know that there were so many types of kisses.
Ito and Miki...
didn't do it.
If it is about my best friend Miki,
you can come talk to me at any time.
This time, this man is Ito.
Really?
Yes.
Here we go.
Say cheese.
SATOKO AIDA (23) THE PRETENTIOUS WOMAN
OUTSTANDING ORIGINAL SCRIPT
Did you tell Miki that you're seeing him tonight?
Of course I didn't.
I wasn't the one who asked him out.
I'm just meeting him to give him some advice.
But...
By any chance...
If Ito misunderstands my intention
and makes a move on me...
If he misunderstands you and makes a move on you,
he is not good enough for someone conscientious like Miki.
As her friend, you should find out whether he is good enough for her or not.
You're right.
You want your friend to have a wonderful birthday, right?
She'll spend her birthday with her first boyfriend.
Her friend easily achieved happiness that she failed to achieve
even after she'd slept with all those men.
It appears...
that he's worried about something.
I think the only person who can help him out...
is you, Ms. Aida.
That's right.
I think so, too.
Finish what you've started, Satoko.
Or should I call you Miss Pretentious?
She has decided to ruin her friend's plans for her birthday.
I heard about this place from Miki. I wanted to come here.
Really? I'm glad to hear that.
Do you know anything about jazz?
No, nothing at all.
Please tell me all about it.
Sure.
You know,
Zinbo did a lot of research.
Sitting at the jazz bar counter,
Satoko looks proud of her victory.
When it comes to manipulating men, she is much more skilled than her friend.
Please don't tell her about this.
Of course I won't.
If I do, she will find out
that we met today.
Ito...
What am I doing?
What am I doing with Zinbo's best friend?
That's right.
You have a girlfriend.
You are not supposed to do this.
I wouldn't call her my girlfriend yet.
Really?
Hey...
Have you done something like this with Miki?
I haven't.
I haven't done it with her.
I've never gone all the way...
with anyone.
Actually, I am...
Okay.
You are amazing.
You and Miki are completely different.
She still has a long way to go before she can keep up with you.
Lift up a bit.
Okay.
Satoko,
you know exactly what to do
to make me happy.
You must be very experienced.
You're amazing.
I didn't know girls like you existed.
This is for the best, right?
Your friend is beautiful and has a goal in life.
You got depressed after comparing yourself to your friend.
You wanted to do something that can make you feel better.
So you used this man.
Actually,
there was one time that I almost went all the way with Zinbo.
She started stripping down
and stared at me and said "Please."
How was I supposed to respond to that?
She tried to get me into bed.
Listen closely!
This is what you really wanted to know.
She said, "This is not my first time.
I'm telling you the truth." She sounded so desperate.
But I didn't even lay a finger on her.
You know what happened next?
She started crying.
She said, "Please don't hate me."
For three years...
-she has remained faithful to him. -I actually don't feel comfortable
going out with a pushy girl.
You snatched this pathetic man...
away from her!
You wanted to prove...
that you can easily steal this man from her.
Ms. Yazaki.
I don't understand.
Why...
Why does Miki love someone like Ito?
Why...
Why is she friends with someone like me?
Please...
Please tell me.
I can't believe that Ito turned out to be a virgin.
It is ironic.
The girl with the least connection with Ito
ended up getting intimate with him.
But this is good.
Thanks to this third girl, Ms. Aida,
our story got more interesting.
Right.
But...
she cried.
It always goes like this.
He'll just leave the rest up to me and wrap up the meeting.
Continue with the interviews.
We need to make a plan for the overall structure.
I'd like you to check this out first.
You never know what will happen until you actually take action.
But every action has consequences, and you have to be prepared to face them
both physically and emotionally.
I don't think he's coming to pick it up.
It's almost closing time.
Hey, would you like to go out for dinner?
My girlfriend is on a trip. I can take you to my place tonight.
Hello?
Hello, Satoko.
For some reason,
Ito is not coming.
What?
-What? -What?
This is good.
I'm glad to hear that.
I knew I wasn't good enough for him.
That's not true.
Quit lying.
You knew it, didn't you?
You must have seen it coming since you are quite experienced.
Ito doesn't really like me.
He is tenderhearted.
That's why he couldn't reject me.
But I really like him.
I've never found anyone else attractive.
I just can't fall for someone easily like you do.
I am a weird person.
That's why he hates me.
You are not weird.
You are perfectly normal.
It is impossible to fall for someone so quickly.
At least for me, it is impossible.
I haven't met the one.
I have never truly loved anyone.
Also...
I don't think I have ever been loved...
by anyone before.
What?
So...
from now on...
let's spend more time together.
We can get dressed up and go listen to jazz.
Okay?
That would be so much more fun than going out with Ito.
I am here for you.
It has been a long time since we last bathed together.
Right. This is fun.
Miki, your boobs are getting smaller.
What?
They aren't getting smaller. I just lost weight.
Really?
Stop it.
They used to be more...
Hello? It's me.
What is it?
I was wondering if we could meet again.
I broke up with Zinbo.
I...
I think I've fallen for you.
What?
What are you talking about?
It was a shock.
Miki kept telling me about how good you were
at kissing and caressing.
I thought you would be great at sex.
But you were a 28-year-old virgin.
You're disgusting.
You've never been in love, have you?
I bet you've never faced any consequences
because you are so eager to protect yourself from getting hurt.
You've never loved someone
with all your heart like Miki have, have you?
To tell you the truth,
you are disgusting, you idiot!
Thank you for this meal.
Should we eat the tart?
Sure.
Today is the last day for extra cherries.
Are you done?
Yes. All done.
-I'll take that. -Thank you.
I'll make some coffee.
Wait, how about some tea instead?
Okay.
Satoko.
Can you set me up with someone?
What?
You often go to those singles parties.
You have guy friends, too.
I want to make a lot of guy friends, too.
What about Ito? Do you not like him anymore?
I'm not sure,
but if this continues, I'll never be able to find a boyfriend.
I've been thinking about this. I'm not just saying this,
but even if I had continued to date Ito,
I don't think I would have been happy.
He is too immature.
But...
You are always involved with someone.
It doesn't have to be someone cool.
I'm okay with anyone who is kind.
Listen.
You shouldn't sell yourself short.
What?
Well...
You just broke up.
You should take care of yourself.
Don't you think it's amazing?
You're 23, but you've stayed pure without dating anyone until now.
What do you mean?
Are you mocking me?
No, I'm not.
You always do that.
You always patronize me just because you are experienced.
Can you not bring me down to your level?
You and I are completely different.
I can't understand people like you.
You never commit to a relationship.
You are the one who's selling oneself short.
To tell you the truth,
I've always...
wanted to be like Miki.
Since junior high,
Miki has always been...
the smart...
and pretty one.
She was always perfect.
But...
she said we are completely different.
She was right.
Compared to Miki,
I am a worthless person.
I wonder...
who determines one's value.
Hello? Miki?
It's been so long!
How have you been?
Listen.
I decided to move back in with my parents.
What?
I'm moving out and returning to Yokohama.
I see.
If so, I'll take tomorrow off
and help you pack.
Miki.
Do you remember?
When we moved here,
we went shopping
and ate soba together.
Hey, what about this?
-Throw it out. -Okay.
I'm sorry. My mom is here.
The movers just got here too.
Could you send the key to my parents'?
Sure.
I will.
The store sells her best friend's favorite tarts.
Satoko couldn't find any reason to keep working in such a place.
This is the best cherry tart in Japan. No, this is the best in the world.
You're pretty, Miki.
That's enough.
Satoko, do you think he hates me?
I believe that Ito wants to treasure you, Miki.
Do you know the place called Blue Note in Aoyama?
He's bringing me there for my birthday. I knew I wasn't good enough for him.
Quit lying! You knew it, didn't you?
From now on, let's spend more time together.
That would be so much more fun than going out with Ito.
It has been a long time since we last bathed together.
"This is the place where Miki needed me.
Until I leave this bathtub, I am still her friend."
I just needed him to assure me.
"It has to be you."
I wanted him to tell me that.
Even if it would cost me everything including my self-esteem,
I wanted to have that.
That is...
Tamura: Ms. Yazaki, I'm waiting for the next plot.
C: SATOKO AIDA THE PRETENTIOUS WOMAN
C: SATOKO AIDA THE WOMAN WHO KNOWS NOTHING ABOUT LOVE
Hello.
What's this?
Is this the script you're working on?
Of course not. These are documents for the love essays from before.
Right. You went to Sophia University too. Do you know her?
Miki.
Did you pack everything?
Not yet.
Hurry and finish packing.
Okay.
CONTACTS
Kuzuken.
ALL CHARACTERS AND ORGANIZATIONS ARE FICTITIOUS.
NEXT EPISODE
He said he didn't want to date a virgin.
I went to lose my virginity.
Who is the man?
Are you sure about this?
Things didn't work out with Ito because I was a burden to him.
You are so lucky, Ms. Yazaki.
Hello? Ito?
She really is burdensome.
Subtitle translation by James Burns