♫ I've attended many weddings and I keep telling myself ♫
♫ that my turn is next ♫
♫ When love comes too quickly, I may end with a broken heart ♫
♫ I'm well aware of that ♫
♫ What does it mean to be an adult? ♫
♫ I feel no change at all from before ♫
♫ Even if you don’t have a perfect life, just be the way you are ♫
♫ You should acknowledge yourself sometimes ♫
♫ Let’s live now without being tied to the past ♫
♫ We only live once, so let’s enjoy it ♫
♫ Even if I cry like a child ♫
♫ No mom to comfort me ♫
♫ There are some days I want to cry ♫
♫ But I should embrace my weaknesses and live on ♫
♫ Even if you don’t have a perfect life, just be the way you are ♫
♫ You should acknowledge yourself sometimes ♫
♫ Let’s live now without being tied to the past ♫
♫ We only live once, so let’s enjoy it ♫
♫ I swear to you... ♫
In Time With You[Also known as "I Don't Love You Yet"]
Episode 9: Birthday is the time to confess your feelings
Do you get how hurt Yo was?
You get on my nerves.
I always intended to punch you.
What's going on? Why is he here?
I'll be proceeding with this job with DIANA.
You dumped an attractive woman like me, so don't date anyone else.
How does he know my number?
Ren must have told him!
Yo, I've always–
Stop!
Darn it, Ryusei.
I'm sorry. I could only think of myself back then.
I think I've finally let go of my feelings from five years ago.
Timing and Subtitles brought to you by the Always With You Team @ Viki
Hello.
- What are you doing?- Hello.
Hello.
Tachibana, are we on time with the Valentine Day's project permits?
We're fine with road blockage and use of the road right?
What's left is to submit the form
to the health department for a pop-up store.
Marukawa, is Mr. Kumada, the head of the neighborhood association, fine?
Actually, he still has some issues,
we need to push some more.
I got it. I'll go with you too next time. Let's persuade him.
Ishida
- I'm home.- You know,
if you bring him without notice,
it's as if to reveal this entire house,
and it's embarrassing!
Okay, okay! I got it. I'm sorry.
What is with your attitude?
Oh, you have to scold me for the way I apologize, too?
If you were really sorry,
then you wouldn't say it like that.
- I'm sorry it was without notice–- I'm home...
- Welcome home.- Welcome home.
but I wanted to see his reaction!
Even so, that was so sudden.
Who cares about being in pajamas? What's the problem?
What's the matter?
She brought her boyfriend to dinner without notice today!
What? Without letting you know?
Right!
I just wanted him to see your usual self, Mom.
I don't want to show my usual self all of a sudden!
First of all, there are proper steps to take. Do you get that?
- I know! - Then why don't you follow it?
Oh?
- Ren.- Huh?
Thank you.
So? Your boyfriend... Wow!
Darn it!
Oh!
What is this person like?
Well, he's a regular white collar worker.
I guess he's easy going and we feel the same way about things.
Feel the same?
Love is all about feeling, timing and happening.
What's that?
I didn't tell you about my three rules of love?
You never told me.
So the guy I brought has great feeling and timing,
but he's the really cautious type.
What he and I need is some kind of happening.
That's why you suddenly brought him?
You can assess him for who he is then, right?
Well, but that's hard on Mom.
Sure, but what's going on with you?
You get along, and you overcame incidences with your best friend,
so what are you waiting for?
What are you saying?
Hey, you're right on the money here.
Don't miss this, the opportunity won't come around again.
Good night.
Thank you very much. Good bye.
Ishida! Ishida!
Do you have a moment?
Yes.
You have an offer to transfer to Shanghai.
Shanghai?
It's great! You are on your way to a great career!
You did great.
Yes.
We want you to decide as soon as possible.
What do you mean?
How soon do you think you can go to Shanghai?
Love is all about feeling, timing and happening.
You get along, you overcome issues with your best friend,
so what are you waiting for?
Timing...
It's now.
I'll see you later.
Tomorrow is Ren's birthday.
I'm sure he'll be seeing Maki for his birthday.
Happy Birthday to you
I shouldn't give it to him before Maki gives her gift...
I guess some other time is fine.
Morning!
Morning! Good morning!
Good morning.
I've got big news. It's big news!
Finally, we are going to have a business relationship with
Mr. Mizusawa's Meteor!
I am this person today, because of you, Yo.
Thank you.
Thank you for waiting.
Here goes, cheers.
You know, I...
have something I need to tell you, Ren.
What?
You won't get mad?
What is it?
I'll be...
working with Ryusei at work.
I can never forget it.
My job is going to be working with Ryusei's company.
- Mizusawa's? Is it Meteor?- Yes.
He's a tenant in the building we manage.
That's right.
What do you think?
What do you mean?
He's a company president.
Back in the day he was just a blowhard,
but he ended up being successful.
I won't deny that.
It means he worked hard for it.
If you ask me if I'm okay, I'm not okay at all.
I'll be working with him...
but unfortunately, it's a very challenging and rewarding job.
I see.
But it's fine. I definitely won't like him!
I've made a decision and I told him that, too.
Why are you so conscious of him?
Maybe you still like him?
No, of course not.
Or after seeing him so many times, you forgot the past?
It's not like that.
Then how can you say it so calmly?
I'm not calm!
Don't you remember how much he hurt you?
You were really hurt.
You know how he's a womanizer, and he isn't accountable.
You know that all too well.
Sure, I know that.
Have someone else take over your position.
If he's going to be in charge, request for someone else.
What are you saying?
I can't make them change positions that easily.
Right. I'm sorry. I'm sorry about that.
This is an opportunity for me!
DIANA
I'm sorry about yesterday
Hello.
I'm sorry about yesterday.
Me, too.
Hey...
What?
Do you want to go out for a drink again today?
Are you sure?
Sure, I want to talk about things I didn't mention yesterday, too.
Okay.
See you!
I should give it to him today.
Good job, everyone!
We have Takoyaki from the managing director.
Regular one!
But Takoyaki is hard to eat with your lover, isn't that so?
If I were on a date with my boyfriend, I couldn't order this.
- Aonori gets stuck on your teeth.- Yes.
Do I have some on my teeth?
Yes.
You know, you have some too, Ren!
Really?
What's the matter?
Nothing.
Wow!
Really?
That's great, too.
Isn't the Meteor's President, Mr. Mizusawa?
He's here again?
Hayashi! Executive Director!
Mr. Mizusawa from Meteor is here.
Ah! Mitarai!
- You have a meeting!- What?
I'm sorry, I forgot to tell you.
I need to get the paperwork ready, so I'm going now.
I'm sorry! Thank you!
What?
This is today's paperwork.
Thank you.
- I'm sorry.- Here.
Are you okay?
I think I caught a cold...
Go home early if it's too strenuous–
I can't.
There's a lot to do because of this person that's really capable.
Oh, it's me? I'm sorry.
You said you got headhunted, did you decide to go for it?
I decided not to.
When I looked into it,
they had too few men in my age range.
Is it a problem if I'm working here?
No, I'm grateful.
It will be pumps incorporating chunky heels.
I'm sorry, I'm not appraised on this yet.
What is this chunky thing?
It's shoes with heels of certain thickness and size.
Is this trendy right now?
It's a trendy to wear these bulky types.
- I see.- You get beautiful legs, too.
That's wonderful.
That's right!
Manazuru, I would like to look at a simpler color variation,
do you have any other samples?
It's in my computer. Please wait a moment.
- Please.- Yes.
This is interesting.
A pair of shoes could affect the mood of that day...
or it may start something.
That's right. My thoughts exactly!
Please wait a little bit longer.
There's no need to rush.
Thank you very much.
Excuse me. It seems urgent. Could you excuse me?
No problem. I apologize for making you wait, too.
No, I'll be right back.
The day I had that huge presentation
is the day you advised me.
Because I had these shoes, I am who I am today.
It can't be any other shoes.
For important occasions, I wear these shoes.
Yo.
How about lunch together?
No thank you. This is purely a business relationship.
Excuse me.
Maki?
Kono? Kono?
Mr. Ishida.
- Are you okay?- I'm sorry. I'm fine.
You should go home today.
No, I just took a little break.
You really should...
Are you okay?
I'm fine.
You're not fine. Don't force yourself. Can you stand?
Thank you.
Thank you very much.
Have a good day.
I'll clean up and go.
Really? Thanks.
Thank you very much.
Good work.
How about dinner?
I have plans tonight.
Hello?
I'm sorry. I'm going to be working late tonight.
I see. Of course you would.
Sorry to have asked you out.
Don't worry about it. I was going to be working late too.
Really? I'm sorry.
It can't be helped. See you.
Okay, see you.
Oh?
You have no plans now?
If you are going to be working late,
then it's not an issue, right?
I want to talk to Yo Mitarai about work.
Yokohama-ya
Welcome!
This place has the best dinner that I know!
This ramen place...
Thank you for this meal.
- Hey!- Oh, hello.
Oh, thanks for coming the other day.
I put a bunch of garlic in, but were you okay?
Yes.
My usual, please.
What about you, Mitarai?
Then the same one,
but without the garlic! And less noodles, please.
Got it.
What?
Nothing. You were coming here, too.
It's just that I happened to walk by this place.
I'm glad. I was afraid you were going to tell me
you never liked ramen here.
Don't talk about the past.
Oh, excuse me.
Thanks for waiting!
Thank you very much!
Five years ago
It's delicious!
Isn't it delicious?
It's tasty.
It's delicious! This place sure is good.
This is what I'm aiming at...
What? A ramen place now?
No.
I want to gather many people and many things
in a vessel called "business"
and make whoever was involved, happy.
You say stuff like that all the time.
I'm serious about it though.
I'm serious about this too...
If I'm successful...
let's get married.
Right? That's decided!
I promise!
So today, this is your treat.
It's delicious!
What are you thinking?
Nothing.
Were you thinking about the past?
Not at all.
I see.
Then my plan has failed.
Here. You poured this to eat it.
I actually brought you here to keep my promise from the past.
When I wasn't with you,
I was wandering abroad the whole time.
You'd think I'd be used to it by now...
but I do miss Japan.
I was thinking about you the whole time, Yo.
Rain?
This is no joke.
It's the rain of blessing!
What?
Come on!
Hey!
Why? You'll get wet!
I'm fine getting wet.
I don't like it. I don't want you to get wet.
Ishida?
You are awake?
It's fine. Lay down.
But...
I made you porridge, so eat when you can.
Why?
I'm sorry.
That's not it.
Today is your birthday, right?
You really are too nice.
When are you going to realize what's really important to you?
Are you okay?
I'm fine.
- You are wet!- I'm fine!
I caught you.
I won't go anywhere anymore.
So...
please stay by my side forever.
Passport
I won't go anywhere anymore.
I will leave you in charge...
of my freedom.
I want us to try again.
That's not the issue.
I've changed!
Believe me.
Of course I can't believe you!
You and I are done!
The past, the memories and everything!
Then...
we can start from the beginning again.
I'm not the same person I was when I was 24.
Don't make me suffer anymore!
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Happy birthday, old man!
Happy 29th birthday!
Okay, go!
Congratulations!
Thank you! It's already the next day though.
Welcome home.
Did someone special celebrate it with you?
No, I was working late.
You didn't have to come home just because it's your birthday.
You could have come home in the morning.
It's my home. I can do what I want.
- Good!- Congratulations!
Let's eat!
- Okay.- Do you want a beer?
A beer for a cake? Give me coffee then.
Okay.
How about you, Makoto?
I'll have a beer.
Beer again? All you drink is alcohol.
I'll drink tea later.
I don't like it.Happy Birthday, Ren
A cake in the middle of the night–
Happy birthday!
I thought you forgot about it.
I didn't forget. I just yielded to Maki.
When are you going to realize what's really important to you?
So it's the next day, but as your best friend, I must celebrate.
Here you go.
What? Thank you.
Open it!
Thank you.
You don't like it?
I do.
I'm glad. A fountain pen looks great on a good looking guy.
What is that?
Here! I brought cake, too!
Do you want to have some?
Shall we go back?
Having cake two days in a row is boring.
What a rude thing to say to a kind gesture.
I'm kidding!
I'm sorry about yesterday. Are you upset?
Not at all.
I called you.
I told you I had to work too, right?
With him?
I knew it.
It was just work.
Just work?
I see.
I'm sorry.
You don't' have to apologize to me.
He still likes you, right?
Why?
He said it when I ran into him before.
Are you attracted to him?
What is it?
He told me he wanted to start over again.
What did you say, Yo?
You and I are over,
the past, the memories and everything.
Is that how you truly feel?
You still can't forget him?
Was it a lie when you said you will never like him?
It's not a lie.
I've tried over and over to forget him.
Then what are you hesitating about?
I'm not hesitating!
The more I try to push it out from my memories...
the more I remember.
That's not like Mitara Yo.
What am I like?
I'm already 29. If someone needs me,
then I'm going to be uncertain too. Is that not okay?
So he may say he needs you, but did you forget...
you were really hurt, Yo.
He suddenly disappeared from your life, Yo.
Then now he's suddenly back.
He tells you to start over,
and you are uncertain? How much will you let him play with you?
I don't want to go back to how it was back then.
It's Ren's fault anyway!
You told him my phone number!
If you and Ryusei didn't connect, this wouldn't have happened!
- It's not my–- What am I supposed to do?
Take responsibility for it!
If I said I take responsibility,
then would you love me?
Just because he told you he wanted to try again,
I can't say "That's good." My best friend is going to be miserable!
You know it, too, right?
Sorry, Ryusei Mizusawa
Be responsible for your own actionsif you want to go through it again.
I'm not going back.
I need to end it with Ryusei.
Your timing is off like usual.
Happy Birthday to you
Dear Ren. Happy Birthday!
You've joined the 29-year old's club.
I'm still going to win that wager of getting married by 31.
Thank you for being on my side all the time.
You will always be my precious best friend.
Ishida! Ishida!
You turned down going to Shanghai?
Yes.
It's such a great opportunity! That's a fast track to promotion!
Why did you turn it down?
I want to take responsibility.
I won't love you. I definitely won't.
That won't happen for sure.
Thanks for making that clear.
Hello?
Hello, it's me.
What are you doing today?
Could we meet? I want to talk to you about something.
I'm sorry. I can't today.
I'm going to deal with it.
I see. Just call me no matter how late it is.
Hey, Ren.
What?
Can you say "Good luck" to me?
Good luck.
Thanks.
♫ My thoughts wring my heart ♫
♫ So I won’t hesitate anymore ♫
♫ I decided to put my feelings away ♫
♫ I’m not bound to you, I’m not bound to you. So I ♫
♫ decided not to love you anymore ♫
♫ as I’m leaving this song behind ♫
♫ No matter how I spin it, our feelings can't be matched ♫
♫ I feel like this is a lost cause ♫
♫ I shouldn’t have loved you ♫
I can't hesitate anymore.
♫ I shouldn’t have loved you ♫
Yo!
Was that him?
What?
Ishida Ren.
It is.
Do you like him or something?
I do like him...
as my best friend.
Then I'll tell you.
He will make you miserable.
All the guys who love you will be jealous of him.
I was the same.
Something that could work, won't work.
Stop!
That's our rule.
No matter who I'm with, they can't interfere about Ren.
I got it. I won't interfere.
I'm returning this to you.
Why?
Ryusei should do what Ryusei wants to do.
Honestly, I'm scared to deal with you. I'm not me when I'm with you.
So, I won't...
Fine.
But this won't change.
I need you, Yo.
So I'll accept you no matter what.
I've loved you all this time!
Wait!
Leave me alone!
Fine.
Then... give me one last chance.
A chance?
I'll take you home by a taxi.
But...
I won't say a word to you in the taxi.
But I want you to let me tell you how I feel...
one last time.
Then if that doesn't move you...
I'll give up.
I won't, I won't ever let you go.
I love you.
I won't...
I won't ever let you go.
Yo.
Why can't I resist the feelings...
from when I was 24?
Timing and Subtitles brought to you by the Always With You Team @ Viki
♫ The distance of our thoughts are now ♫
♫ being in too close ♫
♫ I noticed my true feeling is heating up ♫
♫ Try not to show you ♫
♫ my passionate side ♫
♫ So I made a quick spin of my emotional slot machine ♫
♫ My world keeps changing ♫
♫ But you’re beautiful as always ♫
♫ I can’t tell you ♫
♫ that I love you because if I don’t say it ♫
♫ our future ahead will not be ruined ♫
♫ forever ♫
♫ I’m not bound to you, I’m not bound to you, so I still ♫
♫ can choose not to love you ♫
♫ I can put my feelings away anytime ♫
♫ I'm not worried. I can’t pretend that I’m not worried ♫
♫ Because I’m not good at hiding it ♫
I can't resist, I can't not love you anymore
I'll take care of you.
We broke up.
You'll marry me or something?
I will!
Don't give up on being happy.
Why won't you call?
Did you miss me?
No matter how much you resist, there are things you can't resist.
I can't not love you anymore.
This drama is fiction.