-It's here? -Yeah.
My customer said they come true so often it's scary.
Scary? Really?
The fortune telling the other other day was wrong, but this time I really want some guidelines in life!
Okay! Let's go in!
-Yes. -Yes.
You're caught with a good-for-nothing man.
You're even past just being the "convenient woman for the moment" now.
Actually... I'm the "second woman" of my ex-boyfriend now...
Kaori, this is bad! My girlfriend came back!
What!?
-Sorry, I'll contact you later. -Ah... yes... but...
The man you're talking about, likes to eat luxury ice cream brands,
but sometimes he feels like eating...
the good old ice cream on a stick, that he used to eat before.
Ice cream on a stick...
-I see. -I see.
This will lead more and more to your marriageable age to be over!
You... You're in an affair right?
Actually I was told he was separated from his wife...
That separation was just to give birth.
Yes.
I'm sorry, an emergency hospitalization happened in my family,
so I have to go to the hospital right now.
So he had a child.
A woman like you who is firm,
gets caught in such a thing.
A path where there is no love just keeps the happiness away!
You! You're completely...
-too late. -What?
This is not good!
Your luck with both men and money is totally cut off.
Actually, I feel like that...
The Season of Love's script...
was handed to another scriptwriter.
I can't love you.
My current state is almost of unemployment...
Both work and love are on the edge of a cliff, almost half already hanging to fall.
Just tip toe over the edge a little,
and "don!" you'll be falling into the sea.
We have to do something! We have to do something!
-Yeah. -Yeah.
I'm going to stop the affair. I will end it with Marui-san.
-I won't meet with Ryo-chan either! -What?
If I'm asked I'll definitely turn him down. I have to become luxury ice-cream.
-That's right. -I'm... Uhm...
I'm the only one without a solution!
For now, doesn't it mean to work hard at the job?
Even if I work hard there is no job!
Didn't you say you already received a job from Hayasaka-san?
It was only helping with the proposal, that is over already...
There was no work at all for the time being...
Ah damn it, the next customer will come, I have to go.
Ah, I also have to go shop.
I will call you later.
-Okay! -Bye Bye.
I have to do something.
Rinko-san.
It's terrible.
You two!
In the worst case you could live without love but
without work you won't be able to eat!
I know that!
You're not married. You have no man. You have no job.
You have no money. You have no status.
What have you done for the last 30 years?
You... You don't have to say stuff like that...
A woman who is over 30 years old, and has nothing at all...
Rinko-san is so pitiful!!!!
So pitiful!!!!
Shut up! Shut up!!
They're gone.
If things continue like this, as a scriptwriter with no job,
what should I do?
Expensive...
Luxury is not allowed.
Ah, sorry.
Handsome! Exuberant! Firm!
Stylish! Long legs!
More than 180 cm tall!
If you'd like... This.
Do you want to eat it together?
Me... Me... Me... Do you mean me?
Yes.
This... is... finally...
My destined meeting...!
It's here~~!!!
Tokyo "What if" Women
Subtitles by MaRGa_ps, pinkandfluffy, sora_cantabile and Waoow @ d-addicts
It was an invitation as a customer...
How is it? the cocktail...
Ah... It's really good.
That's good!
Of course that's what it is, such a man...
Moreover, as if he would flirt at the supermarket.
Here, I've kept you waiting.
It's a farcy of cabbage and salmon.
-Ah! It looks delicious! -Please, enjoy the dish.
Yes.
It's delicious!
Really?
Actually I was thinking of doing this for a new menu.
I absolutely think it's good.
It's healthy and a lot of people would order it.
Yes! Then that will seal the decision!
Do you like movies?
I like movies and alcohol. So I started this place.
I also love both.
-Really? -Yes, that's why...
I feel very comfortable, it's calming.
I'm so glad.
It felt like I was forcing you to come here,
so I felt a little bit apologetic.
No, I was really lucky, this is really delicious.
Ah, by the way!
I have a wine that fits this really well, I'll bring it.
Yes.
-How much is it? -Ah, today there's no need.
No, that can't...
It's like you did the tasting for the new menu so.
Ah... Well, at least for the alcohol part.
In that case, please come again.
Okay, in that case, I will thank you with words.
Next time I'll come with my friends, to have drinks.
If possible, I would like more that you came alone.
Eh?
Ah.... Ah... I'm sorry, what am I saying!?
Ah... Yes... Then... Then... I'll come alone.
-Uhm.. thank you so much. -Yes.
Ah! Sorry.
-Are you okay? -Yes, thank you for the food!
Good night!
Ah!
Customer! This!
Please take one with you... Ah!
Th... This is...!
Just like a scene from a movie!!
This is bad!
-He is way too handsome! -Eh no way!
-What is this? Is it for real? -Yeees.
-It is all real! -Eh! Where is this?
Something happened again to the bob-hair girl?
It looks like it.
Really... "Three woman make a market",
that's what people say.
-The name Okuda also has a handsome feel to it. -I get it.
-So is he single? -Does he have a girlfriend?
-Ah I didn't ask. -That's not good.
-He didn't have any ring on his finger... -You can't count on that.
That's right, you need to ask that important question before hand.
Exactly, it's too late after you've fallen in love.
"Senpai's" opinions will be helpful.
If he ends up being single, you have to visit him frequently.
That's right, he has been quite forward till now,
so if you approach him yourself it might work.
Ah, is this perhaps, the chance of a lifetime?
That's right! This is the chance to climb up the cliff!
-Is that so! That's right! -If you date someone as handsome as him,
even without money or job, you'll be able to live on.
This face and body will be your living bread!
I don't know about that...
That means, if it comes to marriage...
We won't have to worry about how to eat, Yaay!
Marriage... You two....
it's too early!
Are you getting excited again with what-if stories...
-You came, blond guy. -Welcome.
-Is it fine here? -Yes.
-First "roast giblets" right? -Thank you please.
Roger that.
As usual!
You, don't you express yourself too harshly?
I have common sense.
You don't have it at all. We are older, you know.
That's true, moreover...
You're the one saying "what if", "what if" nonstop, don't you know how to say anything else?
You are the ones who only say that.
We don't just say that!
I've never heard anything other than what-if stuff.
-Huh? -What?
Aren't you two getting closer?
-What? -Not at all!
You always talk about dream-like stuff, I'm surprised you don't get tired.
Why not! Talking about a dream wedding is nice.
-That's right! -Marriage is not a dream, it's a reality.
Whaat... What is a youngster like you even saying?
I don't want to be told something like that, from someone who hasn't been married.
-True true. -I have.
-What? -Been married.
-Married!? -Yeah.
You're lying!
-No way, no way! -With that flashy hair style?
-At that young age. -What? Are you an ex-gangster?
When? Where? With whom?
Wait! You said You've been married...
Does it mean you got married and then divorced?
Who knows...
-You should at least say that. -Give us a hint.
Will you try a little bit of this, before the "roast giblets"?
Ah, thank you so much.
-Ah! hey hey! -What? What?
Perhaps the grave he was visiting...
Is the person he was married to?
-It's delicious. -Really?
I wonder what kind of person she was...
He also has his own circumstances...
Even though he's still young...
Come to think of it, at that time.
Ah... What should I do?
To say stuff like this to a young handsome model,
you won't even understand anyway.
I do understand.
I know a woman who used to live like you.
Is that perhaps...
the person he was married to?
Hello, it's Kamata.
Ah! It's Hayasaka.
-I'm sorry at this time. -It's okay.
I have something I'd like to discuss with Rinko-san.
-Yes. -It's all of a sudden but
will you be able to come to the office tomorrow?
I will go! Any time will be fine.
Eh hospitalization?
The scriptwriter... Do you mean Sasazaki-san?
After having an operation it seems she needs some time to recuperate.
Is that so...
So that's why I'm in a pinch to find...
a scriptwriter who can write from episode 3 on.
But there's no time.
First of all, we'll ask a couple of scriptwriters to write,
and then when we've read the proposals,
we'll decide afterwards who we'll choose.
-Ah, does it mean like a competition? -Yes.
Do you want to try and challenge it, Rinko-san?
Of course, since Rinko-san was the original scriptwriter,
to be asking you to compete, you can absolutely refuse!
I'll do it!
-Really? -Let me write it.
I'm just really thankful for receiving the chance.
I'm happy you feel like that.
However, the deadline is the day after tomorrow. Is it okay?
Th...The day after tomorrow?
Yes, I will work hard!
This is the edited episode 1 and the script.
This is the summary of the flow until the final story.
I'm counting on you.
Thank you.
It's okay, even if you really love me.
I don't lov...
This is a totally different development from what I was trying to do.
But it's interesting...
-Ah! -Really, with this...
Let me go!
He... He's really cool.
I have to work hard as well.
Go to...
meet Yuuto.
This... Should be here.
Wait, it's wrong.
This should be here, and this...
Ah, it's so boring I want to drink!
-Number 1 alert! -Ah...
Sorry. A temporary job came up that needs to be done now.
Let's go, I'll do this.
This isn't right...
What is happening? What's...
Ah... Jeez....
Damn, I fell asleep!
Ah that's right.
Thank you for the food.
Rinko seems to have gotten a job.
Yeah, that's good.
-She won't have to worry about how to eat. -Yeah.
It's so yummy.
It's okay, you can take it.
It's okay.
Ah, don't tell me, Marui-san?
Yeah...
So you really are breaking up?
Yeah.
But won't he come for a drink to see you?
He won't come.
If I ignore him it'll be the end. That's how affairs are.
I see...
How about you? Ex-boyfriend?
-I haven't met him. -Yeah?
I'm not reading them.
That's great!
I will give birth before Tokyo Olympic Games!
-You don't change, Kaori. -Yeah.
-Cut! -Cut!
OK!
Next up we'll do the standby for scene 4...
Excuse me Hayasaka-san, I heard that the scriptwriter is in the hospital.
Ah… You don't need to worry.
-A substitute writer will come in. -Ah, yes.
-Rinko-san is also one of the candidates. -What?
But before, she was dropped from this project...
Yes... That's true but...
I want Rinko-san to try again,
that's why I asked her.
Hayasaka-san, you take care of her quite a lot, don't you?
-Why do you do that? -Rinko-san...
was my junior before.
-She did some assistant work at my company. -Really?
She quit 3 years ago, to achieve her dreams of becoming a scriptwriter.
I can't do something so brave,
so I really want to cheer her on.
You must be Eiji-san.
More than I imagined, a nice guy...
Nice guy? That's old!
A good man.
That's good.
I'm finished!
There you go!
Ah～ It's over～!
Huh?
I received the manuscript.
I will inform you of the results this evening.
For the time being, you've worked hard!
Thank you for the work.
Ah... I have to sleep on the bed.
Oh, stove...
It hurts!
Whatever... It's good here...
Today's Ryo was freaking awesome!
-Really? -Yeah.
-Who? -Ryo-san's girlfriend.
Welcome... Ryo-chan!
-I'm relieved, Kaori you're still alive. -What?
You don't read my messages at all.
That's because... I decided I wouldn't....
I don't know where you live.
I didn't know what to do if you might have collapsed or anything at your home.
You're fine right?
-Then I'm going. -What?
I have work from now. I just came to see your face.
I'm relieved to see that you're feeling well. Bye.
Hey!
-Can you leave this at Su-san's place. -Ah, yes, understood.
Koyuki.
-Did something happen to you? -What?
No, recently you've been spacing out a lot.
Ah... It's nothing at all, just as usual.
I see, in that case it's good.
-I will go. -Yes, I'm counting on you.
Eh!? Is it evening already?
I slept like a log... It hurts.
I'm hungry.
There's nothing.
-Please take this seat. -Thank you so much.
Ah... I'm hungry.
Excuse me, could I use the menu...
What? A stalker?
Who would follow anyone like you.
Really.
This is my neighborhood so I come here a lot.
-Aren't you stalking me? -This is my neighborhood too.
Eh?
I didn't think it would be his neighborhood too...
It looks delicious~~!
So expensive!
But I've tried my best, so I should treat myself...
Excuse me, the "afternoon tea set" please.
Understood.
So you finished with your script proposal.
Yes.
But how do you know about that?
Hayasaka-san told me, I'm acting on it after all.
Listen, if they pick me,
should I make your role bigger?
So you're confident.
Crisis can be opportunities.
But if you try and miss in this one,
don't you end up with no more opportunities?
It might be that opportunities end up in crisis.
Don't say--
It's Hayasaka-san.
-Yes, this is Kamata. -It's Hayasaka.
Thank you for the manuscript.
No, but, about that...
Everybody said your script was really interesting...
We talked about it a really long time...
Testing it to the episodes 1 and 2,
and choosing the one who resembled the most,
it's been decided that a veteran writer would be the one who do the rest.
I'm really sorry!
Is that so... I understand.
I'm really very sorry. I'll call you again.
Yes, excuse me.
Hayasaka-san, the meeting is about to start.
Yes.
Sorry for the wait, it's the "afternoon tea set".
Listen...
I tried and missed.
The opportunity was a crisis.
Amazing, isn't it?
What you say is always right.
But, you know,
you can also hurt people by being right.
-Sorry-- -Well...
it's just me that's wrong.
-Bye then. -Yes.
This is painful.
Even though I worked hard,
I thought it would work.
I don't want to be alone.
I want to be comforted.
I want to be treated kindly.
Welcome.
Ah, you came.
Yes, somebody gave me a card, so...
Haha, go ahead.
Here you go.
Thank you very much.
Are you tired, perhaps?
Ah, maybe...
-I have something good for that. -Sorry?
-Sorry for the wait! -Ah! Crème brulée!
Yes! When you're tired, something sweet is the best!
And then, a brandy that goes well with it. Go ahead if you want.
Amazing! This is perfect.
-Enjoy your meal. -Yes.
Ah, it reminds me of Amélie.
-Exactly! -Eh?
At first I thought about making this thinking about Amélie.
Really? I love that movie so I'm really happy.
Don't tell me that's why you chose the bowl haircut.
-Not really... -Ah, that's a pity.
And this is not a bowl haircut, but a bob cut.
I see. Sorry!
When I'm talking with him,
my heart that is hard as a rock, slowly starts melting.
Just like this ice cube.
I see... I really was tired.
I haven't heard your name yet.
I'm Kamata. Kamata Rinko.
Rinko-san.
Rinko-san, want to have dinner with me?
Eh?
Uhmm!!! Delicious!
Okay, let's eat steadily!
-When you want your courage back, meat is the best! -Yes.
When I was a salary-man and I failed at my job,
I always came here to eat meat and recharge.
Eh, Okuda-san, you were a salary-man?
-Yes, a beer sales company. -That's unexpected!
But at first the sales were really good!
Ah, sorry.
When I was starting as a new employee, with my personality,
I was told a lot that I had guts and gave a good impression,
but as the years passed, I started to make mistakes,
and little by little I was left behind by my juniors,
so I decided to do what I wanted to do and make food,
and that's why I opened my place.
-We only live once, right? -Yes, exactly.
I also thought that and 3 years ago I quit my job at my company.
-Really? -Yes, I wasn't sure, but...
I thought I should do what I wanted to do.
-And not care if I failed. -Ah, I get it.
Eh, then? What are you doing right now?
Ah, for the time being, I write scripts...
-Scripts for movies? -No, for doramas.
-That's amazing! -No! I don't sell at all!
No, no. You're working hard in a very difficult career.
Ah, no...
It's lovely.
But, sometimes you have to take a break.
Yes.
This is bad.... His kind words...
are piercing my exhausted heart right now!
Rinko-san.
Do you want to have dinner and talk about movies again?
Yes!
Ah, ehm...
Okuda-san is...
single?
I am single. Want to marry me?
Ah, just kidding.
-Ah haha. -Sorry.
This-- this is....
a very splendid number 4 alert!!!
And?
And his "just kidding" was just the best.
If he was a weird guy it would have creeped me out,
but it was the best "just kidding" ever.
Enough with the "just kidding" talk.
-Did you at least kiss? -No, no, we've only seen each other twice.
-Plans for next date? -He said "until next time".
-Eh? -Eh?
I wonder when next time will be, maybe the next holiday?
Eh, what?
That might be the guy who usually never calls back...
They say that "next time" and ghosts never come...
Then, what should I have done?
-No, that.... -We don't know, since we're not part of the war...
You criticize it and don't even give me an answer...
No, we're really sorry. Anybody could give you bad advice.
We don't have any experience of success in this, so...
Success.... I want to hear about succeeding!
-Ah, ah, ah, Okuda-san! -Quick, quick!
Yes, this is Kamata.
It's Okuda.
Nice! His voice also--
...sounds handsome. -Ah, ehm...
Thank you very much for today.
Same. I really had fun.
Me too. I got my courage back.
Also, ehm...
I was in such high spirits,
that I forgot to say something important.
What is it?
If you want, tomorrow...
want to go on a date?
Yes! Whenever and wherever, I'll be there!
Then, I'll think about a place, and contact you again, okay?
Yes, I'll be waiting.
-Even the way he asked is so masculine! -Kya!
-Good, good! It was the best! -Right? Right?
Nowadays nobody calls. It leaves a good impression.
Yes, Rinko, this person is good.
Right, a person like him is perfect for Rinko.
-Do you really think so? -Yes!
If it's decided, I can't stay and talk.
I need to get an oil massage and a face mask for tomorrow.
Rinko, be happy.
-Even if it's just you. -Yes, yes.
Step over our bodies.
-Yes! Then, good night! Thanks for the treat!
Hey, she didn't think twice.
She overcome it so easily.
Let's get in the bath~~
Put on a face mask~~
Ah, what should I wear...
Switch on!
♬～ I'm sure it will be this, we met by chance ～♬
♬～ the person I was always searching for ～♬
♬～ I can do anything, my strong energy ～♬
♬～ slowly will come out ～♬
♬～ You're the one, You are the real thing ～♬
-Sorry for the wait. -No, no.
-Let's go. -Yes.
♬～ We met by chance ～♬
♬～ This is happiness! This is fun! This is love! ～♬
I've decided! I'm gonna fall in love with this person!
If you think about the sea, what movie comes to your mind?
Let's see...
"The Piano Lesson", or "The Postman"?
Ah... those are good!
You like love stories?
More than liking it... I guess it comes with the job.
I see.
For me it's "The Big Blue" or "Big Wednesday" I guess...
Very much what a man would choose....
Want to see one next time?
Ah, yes!
As expected, being with Rinko-san is fun.
Rinko-san.
Yes?
Give me a chance, please!
Eh?
I like you. Would you go out with me?
Yes! If you're okay with me.... of course...
I count on you!
Really?
Yes.
Great!
Thank you! Rinko-san!
Thank you too!
So this is it!
This is what feeling happy was!
He told me he likes me!
Eh!?
Kamata Rinko will be happy!
Wow.
-I had a really good time. -Me too.
-Then, see you. -Yes.
Amazing, Rinko! Congratulations!!!!
I'm so jealous, you happy girl!
-Don't let that handsome guy go! -Next time, bring him...
to have drinks.
Thank you! Thank you girls!
It's strange.
A woman regains all energy the moment she's in love.
Until now, what I wished...
when I saw a happy couple is unhappiness for them,
and today I want to cheer them on.
It's like trees and buildings are giving me their blessing.
Goodbye to the yesterday me who was at the end of the path.
From now on I'll walk on the middle of the path steadily!
Soo nice~~ Rinko.
It's so good when everything goes well...
Right...
To get a really good boyfriend so suddenly...
Koyuki-san. I want to see you. I want to talk about something.
I'm outside right now.
-Dad. -Yes.
We're out of lemons, so I'll go and buy some.
-I see, thanks. -I'm going. -Be careful.
I'm sorry. I came.
I'm sorry I left you alone for the trip.
I wanted to apologize face to face no matter what.
Are you mad at me?
That's not it.
I'm really sorry.
-You said your wife was with her parents. -Eh?
I saw your wife's SNS (social media).
Ah, ehm...
I'm not mad.
It's just...
we should stop this.
I don't have the right to tell you what to do...
But it is true that it's not going well with my wife since a long time now...
so going back to her parents wasn't just to give birth...
but for that too.
But you never told me you had a child.
But if I had told you...!
you wouldn't have dated me, would you?
Don't say childish stuff.
I'm sorry.
But I fell like a child for you.
I knew I might hurt you,
but even so,
I was just thinking that I wanted to be with you...
But...
I don't want to hurt you more than I already have,
so it's better if we don't see each other...
Idiot.
Liar.
I hate you.
Ah! Kagitani-kun! Hello!
-You sure look happy. -Well, yeah...
And I thought you were going to be down.
Ah, about my job?
You sure are carefree...
Well, there's nothing to do! It didn't work...
The other time, and this time.
It means that I have no talent.
-Then? Are you giving up? -Eh?
Writing scripts.
Yes, I might give up.
No, even if I don't give up,
if other job offers to write don't come, it's the end anyways.
Even when you quit your company to do this job?
Eh? Did I tell you about that?
Hayasaka-san said he wanted to cheer you on.
I won't cause any more trouble for Hayasaka-san.
Even when he gave me so many opportunities, I couldn't do it.
So you're running away...
No! That's not it...!
There's no choice! It doesn't always work just because you try hard,
and it didn't go well when I did.
You really are running away.
What the hell?
Why are you always like that?
Is it fun to hurt older women for you?
-Get hurt. -Eh...
You're not gonna die from that.
Of course I won't die from that.
I know what it's like to get hurt,
and what it's like to try hard again and fail once more,
I know that!
I don't wanna see that reality.
I mean...
I want to live a more comfortable life.
I'm already tired.
-Listen. -I found it.
Somebody to date seriously.
And he says that he likes me.
I might be just running away like you say,
But when I was at the end of the path, with very good timing,
somebody who was like a savior appeared in front of me.
So running away is okay.
It's fine like that.
Because I can't keep going when there's no escape path to walk on.
Bye then.
Escape path...
Hey, look Kagitani-kun, the Tokyo Tower!
When you look at it like this, it looks tiny. Like a toy.
You're right.
I wonder why I had to get sick.
If this is what was going to happen, I should have gotten married.
Eh?
If I had married the man I was dating before,
maybe I would have kids now.
And now...
dying being single...
It was my dream... to become a wife.
I should have worked harder as a woman.
Teacher, that dream you have...
let me fulfill it for you.
You mean you're gonna marry me?
Don't tease your elders!
I'm serious.
What are you saying...
You and I don't have that kind of relationship---
Even so, it's okay.
It's not okay.
Doing that just to escape from reality,
and using you like that...
Even so, it's okay!
I...
I will be your escape path.
Good job.
Ehm, Hayasaka-san.
Is Rinko-san going to be okay?
It's too hard for me to contact her.
Ah, you're right.
She won't say that she's quitting writing scripts, right?
Shibata! Go get the costumes!
Yes... excuse me.
Enough, right?
I want to see you.
I want to see you too!
Is it okay...
If I go see you right now?
I'll be waiting!
Alright!
You two!
What... what is it?
If you have something to say...
-There isn't. -Eh?
I mean, Rinko-san, with this you'll be happy, right?
We just wish for Rinko-san's happiness.
That's right.
You guys...
Thank you!
I'm having a concert in Yokohama now!
Good luck in your concert!
Because I worked hard until now,
choosing the easy path every now and then it's okay!
-This is for table 4. -Roger.
Even if your situation right now won't amount to anything,
or even if you don't have a direction,
If there's some place to escape to,
it's okay to run away.
I don't know if...
there will be something ahead,
Right now I'm only thinking about my immediate future.
To live for tomorrow.
Welcome.
Get in.
Yes.
I'm sure my happiness is here.
Is it okay just like this?
Just like this is fine!