"One day, from strange happenings, love starts."
"But I guess in real life it's not that easy."
I guess like that... "No, it isn't".
No, but...
Let's do it together, slowly, at our pace.
I don't want slow.
Let's hurry and take the next step.
Yes.
There are times when love does start!
It seems I'll be off at 7, what do you want to eat?
Ahh～ dumplings would be good but, for a date maybe it's too...
How about dumplings? I know a really good place!
For real!?
That sounds good!
Yes! Tonight it's dumplings and beer!
Kamata Rinko, 30 years old.
After several months of resentment,
I've finally found a calm romance, fitted for my age!
It's really goood!
It's delicious!
-It's hot. -Ahh!!
As expected of Rinko-san, good drinking!
Dumplings and beer, is a golden combination right??
It's the best!
Yes!
It's not fashionable at all but,
we're having dinner at a freaking good place!
Buying snacks and drinks at the store,
a date at home!
By the way, "Enta no Kamisama", should be on TV right now.
-Eh! I want to see it! -Really? Then let's watch it while drinking.
It's okay, you can still do it, you don't look lame.
-So, should I take advantage of him. -Stop it, idiot!
At this age, I've finally understood that this type of normal relationship,
is what makes me feel happy.
Or I mean, thank god I realized it at 30!
I fell asleep.
He's so kind...
He's just like "Buddha".
Oh! Eh, what is it?
Ah... Ah, thank you for the dishes.
Comfort! Everything is comfortable with Hayasaka-san!
-I'm sorry for rushing. -Not at all.
I have to go back too, I have work to do as well.
Ah, by the way, Rinko-san. Let's buy a hotpot next time.
We talked about eating hotpot together, right?
I only have a small hotpot, so let's buy a big one!
Hot...
Hotpot?
A big hotpot? You only need that when you live with someone,
It's a symbol of happiness!!
Rinko-san?
Yes! Let's buy it! A big hotpot!
Tokyo "What if" Women
Subtitles by MaRGa_ps, pinkandfluffy, sora_cantabile and Waoow @ d-addicts
And so～ It has settled. Kamata Rinko,
-has settled down! -Yaay!!
You have really done it.
A lot has happened before getting to this point.
Yeah! You have worked hard!
Yes!! I want to compliment myself!
-But... -Eh? But?
After all, you go back to the man of the beginning...
If it was movie, it would have been a really boring development.
That's right! If I watched it at the movies, I would have asked for my money back.
It's not boring at all! You know, in "Bridget Jones"...
-was exactly like that... -I liked Hugh Grant more...
Eh...
Eh... what?
-Let us be a little bit jealous at least... -We have an inferiority complex over here...
What's that, I thought I was being dissed...
No way, if it's Hayasaka-san...
there's nothing to dis about.
Well, anyway... There's nothing else but jealousy...
Ah, Kaori? You went on a date with someone from the matchmaking agency, right?
That's right, how was it?
He was a serious and a kind person who fitted perfectly my conditions, but...
-But... but? -Was there any problem?
-He was short… but barely okay. -Oh that sounds good, positively.
His clothes were lame... But If I choose them for him then it wouldn't be a problem.
-That's true. -Then what?
Physically I think it's not possible.
And also he seems the type of man who would consult with his mom for everything.
-That's impossible. -I thought this would be easier...
Since I was meeting someone who fulfilled all my conditions,
I thought it would be settled just as we met.
There are things you won't know until you meet in person...
-Exactly... -Ah... hey Kaori, what about Ryo-chan?
It's fine. It's over for sure.
Is that so...
-I've erased all the contact information and pictures. -You're really determined!
Yeah.
Well, I guess this is thanks to the blond guy.
Sorry, my period came.
What is that! I was really panicking!
If you go there, then you'll go back to the same thing.
I, myself think so too. I should just end this.
Then just stop it!
Don't go.
But Ryo-chan hasn't contacted you?
I think the blond guy said something to him...
and it seems like he got the message.
I see,
Aren't you lonely?
Well, that... of course I feel lonely.
Lonely... and sad...
But you know, I feel really relieved.
It's like a bad spirit that was stuck to me went away.
-So I feel really relieved. -Is that so, then it's good.
It's a surprise that he would actually help Kaori.
-Yeah, sometimes he's really helpful. -That's right, that's right!
Yeah, he only said horrible things...
so I really thought he was the devil, but...
maybe...
the blond guy is an angel!
-No no no no! -No no no no!
No, anyway, I'm not getting discouraged now,
this time I will work hard and get a good man who's single!!
-Yeah! That's good! -That's good!
Yaay!!
A good single man... I don't think there are many of them.
-Blonde guy! -When did you...
And if there were, he wouldn't date you.
-Oh, Kagitani-kun, welcome. -Thanks.
-That guy was laughing, right? -He was laughing while he was saying nasty stuff.
-He's the devil after all. -Now that I was saying nice things of him...
Rinko did manage to find a good single guy, you know?
That's right, right?
-Ye- yes... -So you're dating Hayasaka-san?
Well yeah.
What?
Such a waste of a nice guy.
"Waste of a nice guy"? What do you mean by that.
Well, for now, congratulations.
It's fine, it's fine.
Don't bother listening to the words of the devil.
-There's a lot to be happy about. -Yeah.
-That's right. -Yeah, that's happiness.
-It's really true. -Happiness after 8 years.
How about something like this?
He's so serious, even doing research.
But that makes you smile.
Huh? I was wrong?
I thought they would pop up again.
Hi...
As I thought!
Wait, why did you come up again?
-Nothing special? -There's nothing at all.
What?
Rinko-san, there are no complaints or regrets.
There are no "what-ifs".
What... I didn't say anything? Really?
I wasn't conscious of it, but now that you tell me, I guess it's true!
I can't believe there's nothing bad to say to her.
So boring.
What?
We only appear to good-for-nothing people who only say what if stuff.
A person who is happy, is no fun at all.
You said you were rooting for my happiness!
-I'm sleepy. -Good night.
Wait! Hey!
What...
Don't you have anything else to say??
What?
Does that mean...
that I'm definitely happy right now?
With this there's no reason to meet them anymore!
Bye bye! Tarareba!
Tara = Cod roe Reba = Liver Tarareba = What ifs
Ko... Koyuki!!!
-Wa... Koyuki! Help!! -Hm? What?
Help me...
Ah! What happened?
I strained my back.
Eh! Again?
As I thought, I have a fever...
Emergency situation. My dad strained his back.
Eh...
I'm taking him to the hospital, so let me cancel today's lunch, please!
It's all right.
I also caught a cold...
This is tough...
Yeah, for the first episode, this seems fine.
-What do you think, director? -Yeah, it has a good feeling.
Thank you very much.
So with that, I'd like to talk about the second episode.
-Yes! -The one you made that project for...
I want to do that! The common things about people in their thirties.
Eh? Common things for people in their thirties?
For example, when you're 30 and until you're 35,
there's an explosion in the willpower of women,
and a last minute rush to get married.
-I see, it's about that. -Waaa I really get it!
When it comes to love, you can have that at any age,
but for having kids there's an age limit...
Takeuchi-san, can I write what you just said?
Let me use it as a line!
-Did I say something good? -Yes!
-Sorry for the inconvenience... -Not at all.
It's hard when you pass 38º degrees (100.5º).
When I get sick or when there's a bug is when I hate living alone.
That's true.
Ah, is your father okay?
Yeah, it's the same as usual. There's nothing else but to lay still.
I see...
I guess today I'm alone at the bar...
When that happens it always gets super busy.
-No, it's nothing. -Want to eat some eggs?
-Yes! -Okay.
You can come to the bar today.
My father has a strained back.
I want to make Koyuki my wife~~
-I decline. -Eh?! I was rejected!
But Koyuki, it seems like...
your thing with Marui-san will last just like this.
I'll definitely go!
I wonder... Affairs end sooner or later.
-You can steal him away. -I won't do that, no way.
I see.
Do you want to eat ice cream? Ah, there's this too.
What?
-Canned peach. -Peach.
I only crave this when I get sick.
Is that so...
Here.
It's delicious.
Since then I always eat this when I get the flu.
-Kaori? -Ah, I'm sorry.
Because of the fever I'm remembering strange things.
Strange things?
Ah we finished a bit too early. Ah! Hayasaka-kun!
Yes?
-Ah, thank you for today. -Thank you.
Hey! "Tokyo Girls" manuscript is really interesting!
Rinko-chan's writing is on fire.
-Is that so. I look forward to it. -Thank you so much.
Don't tell me... did you get a boyfriend?
-Eh!? -Because when love goes well,
usually your job seems to work as well, right?
-No... Not especially... -There you go again...
I'm expecting some real romance stories.
-So I leave the episode 2 manuscript to you. -Yes.
-Thank you. -Thank you.
Today, want to have some drinks at around 7?
Yes.
Mami-chan!
Ehm.. Maybe you two... finally?
Ah, No... That's...
Actually, we have started dating.
-Yes～!! -Wai...Wait...Wait!!
-Your voice, your voice! -I'm sorry.
I always thought it would be nice if that happened. I'm so happy.
-Thank you. -Rinko-san! That's so wonderful!!
-Congratulations... That's wonderful!! -Mami-chan, I said your voice is too loud...
Who could it be...
Ryo-chan!? Eh? Why?
Kaori! Are you fine?
Please, don't shout so loud, it's an inconvenience to the neighbors.
-What happened, you're feeling ill? -How do you know?
Because you wrote that you're not feeling well, so you'd close the shop.
-What? -Your shop's blog!
Are you reading that??
Is it a cold?
Did you perhaps get it from me?
That was 2 weeks ago.
Kaori, let me see your face.
You know what Ryo-chan...
-This kind of stuff is bothersome. -What?
We two broke up, right?
I won't meet Ryo-chan anymore.
I see...
I'm sorry.
I'll leave the stuff I bought for you here.
-Are you looking for a hotpot? -Ah, yes.
How many members in your family?
-We're 2 people, but family... -2 people.
Ah～ But if you think about your family growing...
this size would be better, don't you think?
-It can work for 4-5 people. -Family growing, I don't think...
It's better too big than too small.
It's my recommendation, married lady.
Eh...? Married lady... No way.
-It really fits you. -Really? What should I do...
I bought it...
Ah Rinko-san!
What's with this strong reunion...
-Ah, Rinko, welcome. -Ah, keep up the good work.
No, I was waiting for Rinko-san and then KEY-kun and Ryo-san came together,
-so we sat together. -Aah... I see.
-Sit here. -Yes.
Hey, you can't bring him here!
What?
What are you going to do if Kaori comes?
Today she's resting because she's got the flu, right?
Eh, is that so? How do you know that?
-He said he went to Kaori's home. -What?
I was forced to turn back.
"You're bothersome. I won't meet you anymore" is what she said.
-Kaori worked hard. -That's true.
It's the first time I get what breaking up really means.
Is he singing a ballad song?
-Welcome. -Good evening.
-Go ahead. -Yes.
Hey! Is it fine with you father?
He's upstairs with a strained back...
-Eh, ah... -Meeting in secret? You're naughty!
Stop it.
-Hey, Hayasaka-san? -Yes!
-I really love Kaori! -Yes.
-But I really love Rina as well! -Rina-san?
Aah, she's the girlfriend Ryo-chan lives with.
Ah... eh! But... That means...
Ah, well, it was like that, yes...
-I was dumped. -Is that so...
-KEY also got angry at me. -Eh?
He said that if I wasn't going to break up with Rina I should set Kaori free...
Key-kun did...
Ah, it's not like I got angry...
I wonder if Kaori is doing well with the flu...
My head hurts...
It's because Ryo-chan came.
Ryo-san is a very honest person.
-What? -To be honest,
-that sort of thing is really awesome. -Not really,
-I'm just stupid. -No.
I like that part about you.
-No way, just now, my heart skipped. -What!?
Eh!? Of course, when he says something like that.
-No no no.... -Rinko-chan.
-You got a really nice boyfriend. -Ah, yes.
-I'm not at all... -Right?
-That's right. -Even making KEY-kun say that...
Here, thank you for waiting. Soft roe in tempura.
-Ah, I'll take it. -Thank you so much.
I'm sorry, sorry.
It's goood! As expected it's delicious. Koyuki's cooking is really the best.
You're exaggerating.
Today I feel like I don't want to be away from you.
But... tomorrow you work early....
If it's at my place it probably won't matter if it's early.
What?
Won't you come to my place?
That is something I won't do.
It's against the rules.
It will be the first and last time.
Ah... It's raining.
In a woman, when it rains,
all kinds of weird feelings get worked up.
Here it is! Oh!!
-Maybe it's a bit too big? -No! It's good!
With this it will work even if we're more than two.
Ah! No, no.. I don't mean something like children or anything yet...
It's nothing like that. It's not!
-But it's nice, right? Having hotpot at home. -Yeah.
Recently, doing these sort of normal things, I've felt like...
it makes me feel happy.
I understand.
You know, I thought working on doramas was kinda plain...
and that was a complex I had.
But, because I was able to start dating Rinko-san,
I thought this is good! Normal is what makes me happy the most!
Me too! Right now I think that, normal is awesome～!
-Hey... Rinko-san. -Yes.
Actually, the contract for this home has to be renewed soon,
-and I was thinking about moving. -Eh? But this is such a nice place...
Yeah, that's true but,
when you come here sometimes...
-I feel like maybe it's a bit small. -Is that so?
And so...
I have a very serious...
a very serious proposition.
Ah, yes.
What if we live together?
Eh...
Want to look for a place for the both of us?
Look for a place?
The number 16 phrase that will make a 30 year old woman happy is...
"Let's look for a place!"
Rinko-san?
Yes!
I'm sure we are going to be just fine!
I'm so glad!
"Seventh Anniversary of the Death of Sawada Youko"
Come in.
His wife chose those curtains.
Wait here.
His wife chose this sofa.
-Here. -Ah, thank you.
Sorry.
His wife chose that glass.
And in the bed his wife chose...
-Koyuki-san. -Ah, eh?
Don't look.
Look only at me.
I can't help but shake when I hear his desires.
Let's blame this rain...
I'll commit another sin.
But it's okay. It's only for today.
Today's an exception.
So cute.
-You were awake? -I didn't know when to open my eyes.
Hehe you're the worst.
-Should we make something for breakfast? -Really?
-Yes. -Yes!
Ah, yes, hello? Good morning.
Eh? An urgent C-section?
Ah, understood, I'll go right away. Yes.
Ah, sorry Koyuki-san, I have to go.
Ah, ah... Koyuki-san...
You can take as long as you want to get ready and leave.
It's okay, because I'm always...
somebody who can manage anything calmly.
Eh, Ehm... I'm really sorry but...
could you leave the key in the mailbox?
-Yes, got it. -I'm really sorry.
I'm okay.
I'm a candid adult.
If it wasn't for the rain...
and if I hadn't come to this house...
this wouldn't have happened...
-Koyuki-san! -Eh?
This is bad. I'm having hallucinations.
Hi!
And they talk...
We're the voices of the what-ifs in your heart!
Eh?
Even in this situation you're still saying "what ifs"...
So pitiful!
Koyuki-san, do you really think...
that you're a firm and mature woman?
I do, so?
No, no, no, no...
Actually, you know, don't you?
What kind of woman you are.
What.
Koyuki-san is just pretending to be a candid woman!
Actually you stink more than anybody, you're a vinegared mackerel-woman!
Vinegared mackerel-woman...
Do you still intend to continue this relationship?
Don't you have pride as a woman?
A woman in an affair cannot have a bright future!
That's tough.
Yes. And if she's in labor you can't even get mad...
-That's why it's more infuriating. -Right.
This is my fault.
Going to his home when his wife is away...
is against the rules and I shouldn't have done it.
Yes, but... he's the one who invited you.
Exactly, Marui-san...
isn't it unbelievable that he did that around the time his kid might be born?
-I don't like that. -Right.
-I don't like myself. -Eh?
I mean... I went with him.
I could have rejected him if I'd wanted to.
What... what are you going to do?
I don't know.
I don't like myself when even in this situation I'm saying that I don't know.
I thought that when it comes to adult woman stuff...
I was okay with everything.
But...
that wasn't the case.
I want to be a hermit.
A hermit?
Desires...
worries, jealousy, or loneliness,
I don't want any of that.
I don't need it.
We're not dreaming about big love stories from fairy-tales anymore.
We don't think men are going to make us happy either.
We just want to find an answer we can accept and move forward with.
It's just that, and still...
In a Tokyo that is like a box full of toys...
to keep going without losing sight of yourself...
is not easy.
Kagitani-kun.
Thank you for today.
You visit my daughter's grave every month on the day of her death, right?
Yes.
I'm really thankful.
But... I had a conversation with my wife.
These six years...
we might have restrained you.
Not at all.
I see.
But, it's more than enough.
-Eh? -It will stop with the seventh anniversary.
It's okay if you forget about Youko now.
No, but...
You're still young.
Your life is just starting.
I'm sure Youko would want that too.
Live and walk on your own life from now on.
Alright! It's done...
Go!
Ah, hello?
Rinko-san, is the manuscript going well?
I just sent Takeuchi-san the script for episode 2.
Really? Want to come here and have hotpot?
-That sounds good! -Then it's decided!
What type of hotpot should we have?
Ah.. right!
Then, how about pyenro hotpot?
-Py? -Pyenro hotpot.
It's hotpot with pork and vegetables,
the sesame oil is the best part and it's so good!
-Sounds great! I want that! -Then I'll go shopping for the ingredients.
Yes, then I will buy alcohol that goes well with that.
Thanks. Then I'll call you when I'm in the car.
Yes.
Pi...?
Py... Pyenro?
Pyenro hotpot...
It's okay if you forget about Youko now.
Live and walk on your own life.
Goodbye!
It hurts.
It is a surprise...
It certainly is a surprise...
Ah it hurts!
Don't make me laugh with boring jokes, my back hurts!
-Excuse me! -Coming!
I'm sorry about this morning.
I want to apologize properly. I'm outside.
I'll wait no matter the time.
Wait for me in the cafe of the shopping street.
I'll go right now.
Dad, can I go out for a moment?
-Eh? -I'll come back right away.
Ah, I see. Okay.
-I'll go. -Yes, be careful.
Are you okay?
-Let's go. -Yes...
I'll text him.
Pyenro~~ Hotpot~~
I bought some delicious white wine.
I'm on my way now!
Pyenro~~ Hotpot~~
I'm looking forward to it! Penro hotpot?
Wait... what are you doing?
Why are you sitting there?
Come on.
Leave me alone!
Ah... sit.
Did you have a funeral?
No... seventh death anniversary.
Ah, I see.
I'm really sorry for what happened.
-How was it? -Eh?
It was difficult, wasn't it?
I heard you, emergency c-section.
Ah, yes.
It was a dangerous situation,
but the kid was born safely in the end.
I'm calm now.
Congratulations.
Well... thanks.
Was it a boy or a girl?
-A boy. -Ah, I see.
Yes.
Is he cute?
Yes.
To be honest, with the first one I didn't feel that much...
but this time... I was kind of moved.
I see.
Did something happen?
He asked me...
to forget about her.
Eh... who said that?
Her father.
He said "Live your own life".
Isn't that kind of him?
That's why it's painful.
I see.
I wonder what it was...
our marriage.
Did it have a purpose?
It did, didn't it?
You fulfilled her dream of getting married...
before she died, didn't you?
If I had known it was going to be like this, I would have married.
It was my dream. To become a wife.
That dream of yours...
...let me grant it.
But it was just on paper.
I don't really know if she loved me or not.
I wonder whether that was the right thing to do...
or if I really fulfilled her dream...
or if she...
really was happy at the end?
You are not sure?
Of course not.
I didn't ask her.
Even if I want to ask her...
she's not here anymore.
You've been carrying that all this time?
Are you stupid?
If getting married was the right thing to do,
or if she was happy I do not know.
But... I do know how you feel right now.
-There's no way you can know. -Because...
your wife and I are similar, right?
She was a "what if" woman, right?
That's why I know.
What do you know!
Having a sentence for the rest of your life,
You regret it spending it thinking "I should have done this" and "If I do that".
You end up hating yourself.
In that moment you said this to her:
"I'll grant your wish of getting married."
There's no way she didn't feel grateful!
The fact that you don't get that, and get hurt about the past,
and have regrets and don't go on with your life...
makes you a "what if" man too!
Koyuki-san, next time let me make up for what happened today.
I...
finally opened my eyes.
Until now,
I thought you were cute,
and that I liked you, but those feelings...
are all gone.
So... I won't meet you anymore.
Eh?
Let's break up.
This is the last time we'll meet.
No... I don't want to.
-I... -I'm determined.
Here is ok.
Is this really the end?
Yes.
Goodbye.
It's fine like this.
Don't look back.
Because that person...
finally became a father.
How old were you when you got married?
19.
And her?
30.
Eh... same age I am now...
When she was healthy...
she used to go to that bar a lot.
To drink?
I wanted to see...
what kind of place it was.
Welcome!
And then I saw you guys there.
If I get on a diet and be more beautiful?
An even better guy will come.
If you like the guy then it's possible that you will get married quickly too.
When I saw you guys drinking between girls and being all loud,
it was like I was seeing her...
Go ahead and waste your life...
drinking on girl's night with "what if" stories.
The truth is...
that I wanted to tell you guys.
That life is too short to waste time like that.
That if you keep doing that...
someday you'll regret it...
and just like that you'll die regretting things.
That's why...
That's why, the more I watched...
you guys getting all hyped with "what if" stories...
the more annoyed I got.
I was annoyed and...
I was jealous.
-Welcome! -Eh, Kaori?
-Welcome home... -What happened?
I came to drink but your dad was alone and seemed busy, so...
-Ah, sorry! -Not at all!
-Oh, welcome home! -Dad...
I'm home.
Welcome.
Welcome!
We get impatient, we trip and fall, and then regret,
that's why I decided to not look back, but...
Rinko-san...
I, right now...
the person I have in front of me...
I can't leave him like this.
Where's the finish line
for happiness!?