I know that it's no use...
in saying "What if"...
But I thought about this while hungover today.
-Would you be my girlfriend? -I'm sorry.
What if 8 years ago I had dated that guy...
What if I hadn't looked down on him then.
Maybe I would have been happy now.
As if.
But in reality...
I love her.
-Shibata Mami-chan. -Mami-chan?
We are dating.
Eh?
Do you think my life will end
like this... without flowers blooming?
This is not the 30 year old life that I planned.
Tokyo is the most populous city in the world, right?
That means that if we walk on the street there must be good men walking around as well,
and we still haven't found our partners, which means...
- Here comes the blood clam! - Will sea bream come next...?
...that even if we went anywhere in the world,
- we still wouldn't find someone. -Don't say that! Such bad karma.
Where are you my fated good man?
It's not easy to differentiate the moment where you meet that person.
-Okay, alfonsino! -I want to be in love.
I want to be in love so much that my heart feels like it's going to burst!
-Got it! -Horse mackerel~!
Ah! "Recommendation"!
I will eat horse mackerel in the next rotation
if I still have room in my stomach.
Kaori really falls easily for recommendations.
Also with limited editions.
It would be great if we could have recommended good men
get on the plates and go around like this.
- Get on the plates? - Go around?
If that happened, what kind of man would you choose?
Just reasonable requirements. A working man who would have good conversation with me.
Personality is really important for me.
- For me... A man with the highest annual income. - Kaori doesn't waver!
But, you broke up with that doctor really quickly.
Ah, right! The dermatologist!
You dated him after you dumped the band guy with no popularity.
Stop talking about old stories! It was just youthful passion.
But you said this while you were drunk before.
"If only the band had become famous, I would have got married".
- You are lying! I never said such thing! - You said it! You said it!
Well, certainly if they had been famous...
Well... there's no use in saying "what if" stories...
Ah! "What if"!
It's amazing that you can cheer up that much
just with "what if" stories.
Go ahead and waste your life...
drinking on girl's night with "what if" stories.
That blond man! Next time when we meet you'll pay for this!
About that, he often comes to our place.
Welcome!
You came back!
-Hi. -I'm glad!
You can sit there.
-Hello! -Hi, young man!
Surprisingly, he became familiar with the regular customers.
Looks like youngsters are kind of a wild oasis for us.
That's not the type of place that a young guy would go to!
- What kind of person is he, actually? -I bet he is just unemployed or something.
About that... I have unfortunate information.
- What? - What?
-He is a model!? -Even his name, "KEY", is annoying.
- Does he pretend to be a foreigner!? -"He was desperate to become popular"?
Does he think women will be all over him...
if he exudes this sadist-type feel?
-They won't. -That's true.
But Rinko, this kind of man is your type, right?
Well... The face is.
That's why I'm really irritated with his unnecessary horrible personality!
I understand!
Eh, you bought this magazine?
Yes. It's embarrassing, but I thought I could get some pointers.
So? is there something useful in here?
Something like "You'll be happy if you work hard on yourself!"...
or "Shine by being yourself". They only write those
-kind of nice words in these things, right? -Well, that's true.
Rinko-san!!!
You guys! Even here!
- Are you going to start...? - A mature love?
- It would be great if it did. - Try as hard as you can!
Shut up!
- What's wrong, Rinko? - No... Nothing.
I know there's no use in What if stories.
I know that. But what should I do~!!!
- What happened? - What happened?
Tokyo "What if" women
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An adult love, huh~.
- Ah, I'm sorry. - I'm sorry.
-Oh? -Ah.
-What if-san. -My name is not What if,
besides, what are you doing here without a coat?
I'm on a photo shoot.
-That's right, you are a model. -For a magazine, since it's spring already.
Here, have this.
-As expected. -Eh?
Having tissues in your purse like an old lady.
-Old... old...? -Do you have candy too?
No I don't!
So you're starting... an adult love.
-KEY-san! -I'm going!
Then, goodbye, What if-san.
I told you that's not my name!! And wear the glasses on your face!
-So... how is it? -Yes, I think this is the correct flow...
I want more lines that would make the heart
of a young woman jump.
-Make her heart jump. -Yes.
Kabedon, agokui, something similar with a punch.
Agokui means lifting the girl's chin. Kabedon is a situation in which the guy slams his hand against the wall, pinning the girl against it.
-Something that will become popular. -I understand.
Also, us old man don't get this,
so, getting the opinion of a young girl...
Yes.
It's ok. Rinko-san can do this.
Yes, I'll work hard.
As I thought, Hayasaka-san is so kind.
-We're counting on you. -Yes.
But,
Hayasaka-san belongs to somebody else already.
-Rinko-san, do you have something to do tonight? -Nothing in particular.
-Do you want to go grab something to eat? -Eh, I wouldn't mind, but...
is it really okay?
What does this mean? Don't tell me...
that his relationship with Mami-chan ended already?
Rinko-san!
-Rinko-san says she can come. -I'm so glad!
-Where are we going? -Let's eat what Rinko-san wants.
As a thank you for helping me with her advice that time.
Ah, so that's what it is...
It's really embarrassing that you went to Rinko-san
-to ask about me! -No, no, that's...
Rinko-san knows about love stories,
and got along well with you.
Wait a second. Going the 3 of us means...
Say 'ah'...
Ah, bill please!
I'm going to be the third wheel on their date?
This is too tough. I can't do it.
Rinko-san?
Can we go to a place that I know?
-Of course! -It's not very classy,
but the food is really good.
And it's possible that a friend of mine will be there, hehe.
Help me!
I'm going to drink with Hayasaka-san and Mami-chan.
Just the 3 of us would be awkward, so I'm counting on you!
-Hayasaka-san? -Mami-chan?
Drink?
Come?
-What is liveteak? That one like liver.
No, no, it means liver steak.
Eh!! That sounds good!
Ah, then, one liveteak, please!
-Ok, got it. -You're gonna get some energy.
What are you saying!
-He's better than I thought. -He's gonna hear you!
Nothing, that you look good together.
Unexpectedly the age gap is not noticeable.
-No, no, that... -You're right!
I thought that Hayasaka-san was quite old, but...
now that I'm dating it doesn't seem that way!
No, it's just that....
when I'm with Mami-chan I lose my common sense...
There's always a surprise ahead.
Mami-chan is like a breeze of fresh air...
When Mami-chan encourages me, thanks to Mami-chan,
I feel like I can work harder.
Mami-chan, Mami-chan nonstop, shut up already...
Ah! That's right!
Rinko-san,
Don't you want to go to a Bumkey's concert?
The asked to be the theme song for "Love season",
-so I got to know them. -Bumkey's?
Eh? Rinko-san, you don't know them?
It's a very popular band now, and it's hard to get tickets!
-Eh? Really? Then, of course. -Their music is good,
but also all the members are good looking!
-Good looking? -Good looking?
Would you like to go too?
-Can we? -Can we?
Yes, our staff is busy and can't go.
-Thank you very much! -Hey, girls, seriously!
-I'm really sorry. -No, no, no...
-There's a lot of people. -All youngsters.
They are really popular. I'm looking forward to this.
Let's go meet them backstage after the show.
-Ah, yes. -Eh, backstage?
It's like we're famous...
Here they are!
Let's get wild!
Ryo-chan!?
Ryo-chan?
The one you dated before? The band guy?
I started to date Ryo-chan...
when I had just started as a manicurist.
Ryo-chan! You were really amazing today!
Someday I will have a concert in a stadium full of people
and sing just for you.
Back then, everyday was happy and fun.
See that! Tokyo Tower.
Because we always wanted to be with each other, we lived together.
Someday I'll show you a really big Tokyo tower instead.
- Really? - Yes.
I love you, Ryo-chan!
I believed that even if we didn't have money, if we had each other,
we could overcome anything.
And that someday it would become a reality.
But...
that day never came.
I couldn't be the woman that supports her partner no matter what,
with zero economic stability.
Ryo-chan, your dream came true.
- Thank you for your work. - Thank you.
-Come here, please. - Ok.
Can you wait here for a moment?
- Yes. - Excuse me.
- Where are Rinko-san and her friends? - They're in the restroom.
What will you do? What will you do? What will you do, Kaori!?
What should I do? What should I do? What should I do!!!???
In any case, even if it's a lie, just say that you're happy now.
That's right. Don't say that you haven't had a boyfriend in 2.5 years!
I can't lie to Ryo-chan!
- What!? - What!?
I mean, Ryo-chan is shining so much right now,
- But me... - It will be ok!
You really look young for a 30 years old woman!
That's true! At least you're the one who looks the youngest and prettiest of us three!
- Only within 3 people!? So small! - Today you look really cute as well!
Yes! That's right! You look much better than you did when you were younger!
I should have worn something better today...
It's really ok! You look cute! We should go now.
Eh?!? Wait!
- Do you have concealer? - I don't. But it's okay!
You can go first then!
I'll just put some lipgloss and mascara on, then go.
Ok.
- Kaori really is a girl. - Right. So charming.
- Oh, "What if"-san! - Why are you here!?
Because I'm friends with Ryo-san.
KEY-kun!?? You're KEY-kun, right!!??
Rinko-san, you're his acquaintance!?
- I won't say acquaintance but... - That's amazing!
Is he that great?
You were in a Bumkey's music video, right?
- Yes. - What!?
This is it! This is it!
Wow. He is really in here.
I already thought about it when I first saw you, but...
- You're brilliant. - No...
Ehm, can I get a handshake?
- Sure. - Wow! Thank you very much!
Mami-chan! Aren't you too excited?
Wait a minute. Isn't your attitude too different from the usual?
- It's just that I can read the situation. - What does that mean!?
-And why are you here, "what if"-san? -I told you my name isn't What if!
Bumkey's will be in charge of the theme song
of the drama that Rinko is writing the script for.
-So you are a scriptwriter, huh? -Yes, I am. So what?
Sorry for making you guys wait. Please come in.
Let's go then.
Ok.
- Hey, KEY! You came! - It was the best.
Thanks, thanks! You can sit there.
This is the producer of the drama where you will be in charge
- of the theme song. - My name is Hayasaka.
-Please enjoy this. -Thank you so much.
Wow! I am so happy! I really love cream-puffs!
That's great then.
- Kaori? - Ryo-chan.
You really are Kaori!?
Congrats! Your dream really came true!
I don't pay attention to music lately,
so I didn't know about this.
I'm so glad.
Eh!?
That I could meet you again.
It's because of you! That I came this far, everything!
Thank you, Kaori!
I finally got to say it.
Ryo-chan.
Wh... What's this? Are they...
To be able to meet him like this again...
means if we work hard in life, something good will sometimes...
hap-pe-n...
Rina?
- Today's Ryo was so freaking good. - Seriously?
Who is that?
His girlfriend.
You were giving hugs to you fans again, huh?
- She is my ex-girlfriend. - Oh...
Ok, I'll kill myself.
Wait, wait, wait!
- I thought it was destiny meeting him again. - Of course you did.
The Ryo-chan that I knew that didn't atract anybody's eyes,
and didn't even get any sign of success... I was moved.
I understand.
I got my hopes up when he hugged me!
Aren't you too naive?
-You again! -That's my line.
Welcome! Bottled beer and roast giblets, right?
- Yes, please - Good evening!
They're really familiar with each other!
Wait, blond guy!
You said "naive". You mean me?
-Yes. - What was naive?
Well... You left Ryo-san because he wasn't successful, right?
To think that he'll come back to you now that he's popular...
- That's naive. - Well...
But it's none of my business.
Such a horrible guy! His face really doesn't fit his personality!
Kaori, don't care about what that guy says!
I care...
I mean...
It's exactly as that blond guy says.
- What? - What?
I left him because he wasn't selling. And now to go for him because he's popular...
To be honest,
I thought that Ryo-chan's plate would come back to me in the next rotation.
Plate?
That Ryo-chan who wouldn't sell at all,
I thought he would come back to me after making it.
I thought that I was single because I was waiting for this day.
But...
Ryo-chan belongs to somebody else now.
If we were talking about revolving sushi, a plate that we missed would come back.
But in reality that doesn't happen with men.
A plate that we missed is taken by someone else.
I didn't even get something as simple as that.
Me too.
Hayasaka-san and Mami-chan look so good together,
and I get jealous.
And I think, What if I dated him 8 years ago...
What if I had seen the good parts he had...
"What if" stories...
So it's like a big fish that got away.
Sometimes we realise it when it's somebody else's.
I want to go back in time.
-Would you be my girlfriend? -I'm sorry.
I realised that things I could easily throw away when I was young...
Are really far to reach right now.
We can't go back to that time.
Our time passed before we realised.
We can't go back in time.
As expected, I like you. I love you.
Are my feelings a problem for you?
...is it okay like this?
Then, after that, Yuto says...
"Don't say stupid things!".
"Because, the truth is I like you too...".
Jeez, it would be nice to hear that!
It's not the time to be saying stuff like that!
Get to work! Get to work! I have work to do!
(Hayasaka) Eh? What could it be...
Hello.
Rinko-san! Thank you for your work.
I'm sorry. I haven't wrapped up the manuscript yet.
Ah, it's okay.
Eh? So, why are you calling?
Actually...
I have something to tell you.
Something important.
Eh? Blond guy.
So he buys flowers, huh?
Don't tell me.... For a woman?
For a grave?
Yoko.
Actually...
I'm truly sorry!
The Love Season's script...
was handed to another scriptwriter.
What...
Even though you worked so hard this far
I don't know what to say...
Ah, well...
Does it mean that I'm dropped?
Rinko-san's script was also good, I even thought it would work.
But...
I didn't know, but the director
had also asked another scriptwriter to
write and was tested alongside Rinko-san.
And the director chose the other scriptwriter.
As a producer and thinking about the work...
I'm really sorry.
Ah... It's okay...
Not only with men,
but also at work I became a toy.
Ah... What should I do.
(Shibata Mami)
Hello.
Rinko-san! Is it true that you got dropped from The Love Season?
-Eh... Yeah. -Isn't that awful!?
To hand it over to that slowlooking girl,
it's unbelievable!
Eh? Who is it?
-It's Sasazaki Marika. -Sasazaki?
Yes, that girl that Rinko-san greeted at work the other day.
I'm Sasazaki Marika, It's a pleasure to meet you.
Ah, yes, it's a pleasure.
Huh～ That young girl.
Don't you know? There's a rumour that she uses her woman way through work.
-You mean like sleeping around? -Yes, Director Tokuda-san too
seems to have an interest in her, it's suspicious, right?
Do you think I will accept that!?
Ah! So it is true!
Ah! I'll catch you red-handed!
Excuse me!
Please follow that taxi in front, hurry!
Be careful with your head.
As I thought...
-This time... -Haha yes please.
Really? Haha.
It's not a room...
Director.
Sorry for the waiting.
I'll introduce you. This is Uno-san from Japan Television.
-I'm Uno. -I'll receive it thank you.
I'm Sasazaki, it's a pleasure to be working with you.
-Thank you. -So...
I read the Love Season script.
There was a woman's perspective in it,
and the lines expressed the delicate feeling that was put in,
-it was really interesting. -Thank you so much!
Well the scene with Yuuto, it really had a punch to the heart.
Yes, that's right...
I think it will be really popular between young girls.
I want the targeted young girl audience to feel it at the heart,
I want more of those type of scenes or lines.
I was thinking that...
Nowadays the girls' view of love is exactly like this.
Yes, exactly, just as I thought.
For a young healthy girl reality is different!
No no, I'm not at a young girls age anymore.
-She's a young girl, right? -Yes...
Ah, I'm sorry.
Do you understand the difference between a woman and a girl? It's completely different, right?
Sorry, please excuse me.
Rinko-san?
-Are you okay? -Ah, yes.
Ahh, I heard this hotel's pancakes are good so when I came,
everyone...
Oh, is that right?
But I'll pass for today.
Well...
Rinko-san, this time's matter...
Sorry for interrupting the meeting.
Then, I'll be leaving now.
What am I doing? It's so embarrassing.
I believed that if I worked hard results would show.
But...
Without realising it, the things I couldn't reach with my hands multiplied.
That's really awesome Ryo-chan.
Today's Ryo was so freaking good.
-Really? -Yeah.
What am I doing?
Feelings...
Disappear!
Ah! Ryo-chan!
Why?
Kaori? Thank goodness you haven't changed your number.
What is it?
Right now, where do you think I am?
What?
The park we used to go to a lot.
Right here I used to sing a lot right.
Kaori, you always came to listen to me so happy,
and that made me so happy.
That was my starting point...
Kaori, I want to meet you.
There's no reason to meet.
Isn't wanting to meet, reason enough?
No, please don't say something selfish.
-I'll wait for you here. -No, I said I'm not going.
-You remember right? -I said I'm not going!
I'll be waiting.
Eh? Wait a little... What is he saying?
There's no way I'm going...
-Thanks for the food. -Thank you so much～
It's the worst.
Why! Jeez!
Wait...Ah!!
-Wait! Are you okay? -I don't think I'm okay.
-Excuse me! -Yes!
I'll listen to you later!
Sorry.
I also worked really hard...
Rinko-san!
It's sweet cod roe!
Wah～ You two came again.
Rinko-san, what did you work hard at?
That's what I'm saying, at work!
I wanted to become an established scriptwriter fast. That's why I desperately came to do so.
-But... -Is that all?
What?
How about love? How many years since you've been in a relationship?
It's like a dry no man land.
You made work an excuse and were lazy as a woman,
-which even came around and affected your work. -Eh... As a woman?
A really withering woman,
wants to write a "doki doki" type of drama!
That's really we-we-weird right!!
Instead of a finished woman, why don't you leave it in the hands of a young girl?
Finished?
You are already finished!!!
Noo!!!
I'm so sorry.
It seems like I'm finished as a woman.
-What, is she fine? -Well... who knows?
-Hello! Welcome! -Thank you.
It's empty over there.
Yes.
Huh? Where are they?
Today it's not a girls' night?
I'm alone today, do you mind?
Well, your so called girls' night,
is anyway just a group of nonsense what if ladies.
Nonsense group?
What about it?
Nothing.
-Here. -What is this?
-Water. -No, give me a refill please.
Yes. Okay.
Hey, don't say any salt like comments to Rinko that will hurt her wounded feelings.
Wounded?
-The liver dish please -Roger～
It's really cute.
Really? I'm so glad you like it.
Thank you!
Thank you so much. I'll be waiting for you next month.
Thank you.
Kaori, I want to meet you.
-Dad, it's a liver-dish order. -Okay, liver-dish right.
-Take this grill order -Okay!
-Today it's kinda full right. -Yeah, it's because it's the day after payday, right?
Did something happen?
What? Are you talking to me?
-Is it work related? -It has nothing to do with you.
-You're a scriptwriter right? -Well yes, but why?
What kind of script have you written?
Even if i say, you won't know.
They're love stories, and I've only done web dramas.
I see... Love stories.
Why? Is it weird?
-Not really. -So uncomfortable.
-Here you go Rinko, thank you for waiting. -Thank you.
-Excuse me. -Yes!
So? You failed at work?
No that's wro...
Ah... maybe I did.
You couldn't meet the deadline, or something?
That's not it.
-You lost the manuscript? -It's sent by email.
So...
I was dropped.
My work was taken by a younger girl.
I even thought that it was because she slept around,
but that wasn't the case at all.
I was defeated by ability, the end.
Anyway we're just a group of woman who only talk about What if stories,
how can we write about love stories, that's what you're thinking, right?
-I'm not thinking that. -But it's actually just like that.
It's been too long since I dated.
To make the heart of a young girl flutter,
seems to be something I cannot do.
I didn't think that me being lazy as a girl, would affect my work as well.
Who made this 30 years old woman.
...That's me right.
I want to start over again from 20 years old.
But you can't turn back time...
Kaori!
Of course you came...
Aren't you dumb?
Brings back memories, being scolded by Kaori.
You're a masochist.
Kaori.
I didn't think I would get to see you again.
This is so nostalgic, Kaori's fragrance.
Here's your yakitori.
-Koyuki! Koyuki! -Yes?
If Riko-chan sleeps at a place like this she will get a cold!
-Okay! -Welcome!
Jeez...What are you doing... Rinko, wake up, sleep at your home.
-Rinko! -Yeah...
Hello!! Rinko!!
This is impossible... Yama-chan or Su-San,
I'm sorry but, Can you take Rinko home?
-Ah...I have back problems. -My knees are...
-What? -I'll take the bill please.
Oh! That blonde haired fellow can help.
-What? -Oh...
Ah, I'm sorry but...
Can you just drop Rinko of at her home?
Eh, me?
Ah, yes, it's really close. The next time it'll be on the house.
It's impossible. He's not kind. Rinko, come on.
Okay.
What?
We troubled that blonde haired fellow, right?
-Uh, yeah... Hey, that guy... -Yeah?
Why did he start coming to our restaurant?
He's always drinking with that displeased face.
He's living around this neighborhood.
And also he said he got to know this place from a friend.
Eh, who? A regular?
Oh, I don't know... Didn't get to ask that much.
-Why? -It seems like there is some kind of situation.
He said the person's not around anymore.
Ah.
I see.
We're here...
-What's here? -Yeah, my home.
What! That's awesome!
You're living here right know?
Yeah, come.
Uh, no....
Why?
Because... Ryo-chan...
I want to show something to Kaori.
What?
Come, let's go together.
-Eh? -I came to drop you off.
What! I'm so sorry!!
So...
Ah! It hurts! It hurts!
It huuurts...
Damn it...
Jeez, it's over, it's over, it's over!
Yup, It seems I'm finished.
Why don't you laugh...
It's okay to laugh. It's more comfortable that way.
Ah, you're so irritating.
What are you?
You say I'm not a girl anymore, that I'm What if-san,
an old lady...
It's really irritating...
Anyway, I'm past 30 and with no success in anything.
But I also was trying really hard and was doing my best.
But both my work and my love life...
Ah... What should I do?
Haha, to say stuff like this to a young handsome model,
you won't even understand anyway.
I do understand.
What?
I know a woman who used to live like you.
That's why, it's a bit irritating.
Do it properly, What if woman.
I can't.
-Why? -Because I'm already finished as a woman.
Are you finished?
That's because I have neither a man nor work.
A desert like woman is finished of course.
I don't feel like I can recover from this.
Do you want to try it then?
Wh...What?
Do you want to try to do it with me?
I promised you, right?
Instead of looking out from that old apartment, I'd show you
a big Tokyo tower someday instead.
Someday I'll show you a really big Tokyo tower instead.
-Really? -Yeah!
I don't remember...
I finally kept my promise.
What are you going to do?
Eh? Do it... you mean....
But...
What will happen from now on, I don't know.
If this is love or not... I don't know.
But we have no choice
but to keep moving forward.
Because we can't go back in time.
Kaori, good morning.
Ryo-chan...
are you living together with your girlfriend?
Yeah, I am.
She's in Hawaii for work right now.
What? A dream?
No no, it's not a dream.
Hah... He's not here.
Kaori, I made coffee.
What should I do?
Huh? What should I do?
What should I do?? What should I do??
What should I do～!!
I don't know
what to do next!