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Nobody could be more crazy about books than me.
Haven't you ever been in love?
From today, I'll be responsible for you.
Please go over there and do some cleaning.
This here, it's not the job of an editor!
Will she be okay?
Don't they say that Kagaya Sensei's famous as a bit of a lady-killer!
I'm not interested in him taking a liking to me.
I'm not excited by his flattery.
I just want to write the best book with him.
I will absolutely not pamper him!
Just then... you excited me.
Wait, wait!... just me and him... like this?!
Well, it's been an initiation for the Ryosen company's new editorial supervisor.
You don't say... she's probably already sleeping with him in exchange for his manuscripts.
Isn't that sort of talk just an urban legend?!
Eh?
-Sensei? -Take a shower.
-A shower? -Get yourself cleaned up.
We'll do it right?
I'm sorry! I'm really sorry, I can't do this!
I just can't.
-Our prep meeting? -Huh?
What did you think?
See... if you take off those clothes, I'll give them to the cleaning service.
If you smell like that, I'll want to attack you.
Ahh... he's making fun of me!
B O O K G I R L
Book Girl Episode 2
So this is a suite, it's like a being in a movie.
Ah, my blouse! He said he'd give it to the cleaning service.
What's can I put on before I can go back out?
What if the prep meeting isn't actually a meeting at all!?
Wait! I haven't even properly been in love yet!
Sensei...
It suits you.
The concierge has good taste.
I'm guessing you haven't eaten anything, this is just a little something.
But... why?
Why do you ask?
I was so rude earlier.
You excited me.
Shall we have this meeting?
This writer is really quite strange.
For your next work,
how about challenging yourself to a completely different genre?
Like what?
I would really like to read your romantic fiction.
-And if I said I hated the idea? -Why?
You want to read my X-rated writing?
-No! No! I only meant stories about true love. -Well then,
tell me about your experiences of love.
It's not enough to want to write something,
you need to have material.
My first love was a writer.
Yeah.
His father was a celebrated author,
but he was never able to meet him.
He was the child of his father's mistress.
After his mother died of a serious illness, he knew no remaining relatives.
He was living in despair when he met her...
-Wait a minute. -yes.
Aren't you... describing the protagonist in 'The Moment of the Spring Chill'?
Yes
That's my debut work.
The only Saku Kagaya romance novel is 'The Moment of the Spring Chill'.
But I asked you to tell me your experience of love.
Since I found out I would be your editor,
I re-read all of your work.
They're certainly worthwhile,
entertaining, with a high degree of perfection.
But...
but I just don't feel that any of it exceeds that particular work.
When I first came across that piece,
your detailed depiction of
anger, sorrow, profound despair,
and endless craving for love...
I felt all of it within those pages.
I was in the story, I felt the tight grip on the protagonist's heart, the stirred emotions...
before realising, I had become completely consumed by it.
That was my first love.
Your portrayal of love is that strong.
And in reality? Has there never been someone you've liked?
There hasn't...
I've never liked anyone.
I went to an all-girl's school...
I had few opportunities to engage with men.
I also never met anyone who was as crazy as me about books.
I just don't get it...
and yet a novel... can make my heart pound.
I can't change who I am.
Sorry.
My story is of no use at all.
It's ridiculous right? At 26 years old.
What?
Nothing.
Are you laughing at me?
Sensei...
What kind of love do you want?
-What kind? -Close your eyes,
...your eyes.
Imagine.
What kind of love would you like?
Sensei...
The crucial factor in creating a story is...
...imagination.
So...
...let your imagination encourage your lustful desires.
What kind of love do you want?
Tell me.
Mutual respect...
contentment.
That's boring. Falling in love is like abandoning all reason.
Sensei!
With an expression like that, men won't leave you alone.
Are you making fun of me?!
-Already... -Eh?
Why?
I... I wanted to...
-Yes. -I wanted to write a book with you
that I would want to hug.
Ah, is it possible that you're not too good with alcohol?
-Sensei! -Yes!
You taught me how to love.
Hm.
This relationship is... my punishment.
And with that, her wide glistening pupils peered into him.
Let's fall into each other's arms.
The first kiss...
the immorality of which,
caused her to quiver with ecstasy .
Don't make fun of the literary virgin.
Hey, Tsukishiro kun?
Eh?
Wait... wait wait!
Stop! Stop! Stop! Stop!
Toilet! Toilet!
I would really like to read your romantic fiction.
Saku san,
I want to read a romance story written by you.
But I can't write romance anymore.
-Saku Kagaya's reached his limit? -Are you drunk?
Just a name? What is this?
I don't just want his name!
I just want to write the best book with him.
Congratulations to the new trainee employees!
Thanks for the hard work!
Cheers!
Ahh, it's done right!
Mochizuke kun, didn't you want to be in the sales department?
I did, but I'll give it my best in the editorial department.
Hey, Mochizuke, is it true your girlfriend is Miss Keio University?
Ah... well yes it's true, but,
-She's just an ordinary girl. -Yeah, try again!
She's incredibly cute isn't she?
Nana, have you read Ayabe's new book?
I've read it, I've read it! 'Ice Cold Kiss' right?
He's a bit of a one-hit-wonder though, it wasn't that interesting.
What about you Mochizuke, have you read it?
Ahh... I didn't think too much of it either.
Tsukishiro san,
what's with the long face? Come over here and talk to me.
See, come here.
Come come, here, here. Hurry!
-Ah, sorry. -Really sorry, excuse me.
-That's it! Here! -She made it!
-Sorry, excuse me. -Okay.
Hello, Elina?
Huh?
Ahh, come on! You won't come to the next place with us?
-Yeah, yeah! -No, Mochi!
Ahh, Mochi! A sexy guy! Sexy guy!
-Are you not going with them? -I can't take alcohol.
So... what's your name?
-I'm Tsukishiro. -Tsukishiro san.
-Which department have they assigned you to? -General affairs.
Really. I'm in the literary editorial department.
Are you?
You know... earlier, I just got dumped.
She said that even though kind people are good,
they're just not for her, something like that.
Women are complicated.
I have no experience of love so I usually don't understand, but...
the reason you were dumped,
isn't it the same as saying
nobody's interested in someone who's kind to everyone?
It's a little... bit of a sore point.
Sorry, it's something I got from a book.
A book... really, what kind of book?
-I wonder if I should read it. -I'll bring it next time I see you.
Ah, and...
Ice Cold Kiss
here.
I think it's better to give your thoughts after reading it.
I was caught out?
I think that if you're assigned to the editorial department, you should read it properly.
To be honest, I don't really read very much.
Literary editing, what's up with that?
I wanted to be in the literary editing department.
I've loved books since I was a child.
I spent all my pocket money on books.
I would secretly collect novels and share them with an older girl in the street.
My first love was a character in a book.
Please make good books.
Thanks.
Tsukishiro san!
Please let me know your book recommendations.
Okay.
I haven't written anything at all.
I'll visit my friends to make me feel better.
Please contact me if you need me. Though I may be stuck in the bar till late tonight.
Help me!
Hello, it's Mochizuke.
Chihiro kuuuun! Please help me!
What's wrong? Where are you?
Chihiro Kun!
Mishima san, you shouldn't have worn your uniform at a time like this.
Chihiro kun, help me. I'm hopeless, I have no talent.
As you are a writer and I am your supervising editor, calling me by my first name isn't quite appropriate.
But calling you Mochizuke san feels so distant.
Surely your father, the editor-in-chief would misunderstand.
I'll get some drinks.
-Would you like a refill? Hot chocolate? -Espresso!
That's quite an adult drink.
Excuse me, an espresso and a coffee.
-Certainly -Okay
The development of your story line flows better now, I think you're improving.
However, the protagonist and heroine's dialogue still seems a little weak.
What are you so worried about?
I have no idea what to do to correct it.
I haven't written a word in about 3 days.
What if I don't win the newcomer award?
Dad told me that you were reluctant to take me on.
I'm really sorry to have taken so much of your time.
I'm sorry. I made you worry because I didn't say enough.
Huh?
While it is true that I took responsibility for you because the editor-in-chief asked me to,
I don't feel reluctant at all.
My goal is to become a key figure in your spectacular debut.
So even if it's a small concern, don't hesitate to call me.
-It's delicious. -I'm glad.
Thank you, I feel better.
It's getting late today, let's continue to work on it tomorrow.
I absolutely will win the newcomer award.
Yeah, let's do this.
Chihiro kun...
I can't help... but have feelings for you.
-Thanks. -Am I not good enough?
I'm sorry, there's someone I like.
I see... it's like that.
That morning, she woke up in a strange hotel room.
A hotel?
Naked?
Ow...
Calm down, calm down. It must be... If something happened,
there must be evidence!
Safe! No... no, wait!
Some people don't have have any...
Is there?... or not?...
No bleeding after the first time.
10 o'clock!
Oh no!... the meeting!
Morning.
Sensei...
Hi, It's Tsukishiro.
I'm terribly sorry, I'll head there right away!
Huh? Huh, immediately!?
I.. immediately...
20 minutes by taxi.
20 minutes! I'll be there in 20 minutes!
Yes. Excuse me!
Thanks for such an exciting evening.
Good night.
Did I have an affair?!
If you did something to her... as her co-worker, I can't overlook it.
Just watching over gently won't convey your feelings.
My first kiss? Kagaya sensei?
You can pay with your body.
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