Original subtitles

Someone who's working for a good company

and has an amazing marriage opportunity

can be forgiven for doing such a loose thing?

Good morning, Anego.

Is it okay to hang up the phone?

It's okay, it's okay.

Is it some dangerous secret?

Not really, why?

because your face is twitching.

Not at all! It has nothing to do with you.

Really?

I think I'll feel awkward,

so I'll go home.

Awkward? What's awkward?

Clothes, like, not changing.

Clothes ... oh, clothes ...

That's true.

Then, I'll go.

- Wait, Kuruosawa-kun! - Yes?

Don't worry about last night.

Okay. I'm saved.

You're saved?

Saved?

Hello?

Nao-chan~ good morning.

Mum?

You went on a date with Saito-san yesterday, right?

How was it? Did it go smoothly?

It was fine.

Really? That's a relief.

I think you know,

that this is your last marriage possibility.

I know.

My head hurts.

American author Mark Twain said,

"Man is the only creature who has the ability to blush.

Or, man is the only creature that needs to."

Those who have been OLs for a while,

experience more or less those sorts of mistakes.

To maintain one's presence of mind in the office,

all you can do is eliminate them from your memory.

Eliminate. Erase.

All right!

Someone who's working for a good company

and has an amazing marriage opportunity

can be forgiven for doing such a loose thing?

I can't do it. I can't eliminate it.

It's said that, every time you sigh, you lose 30 to 40 seconds of your life.

What's wrong?

Wait ... you see

Bed hair?

I was in a hurry today ...

Stayed outside last night? What, do you have a man?

So, Kato has a weak spot, too.

It's not like I have any marriage offers,

Going from a hotel straight to the office

is not a blind spot.

Besides, senpai, you have bags under your eyes.

Ah, really?!

Really~

Actually, I wanted to tell you ...

What's this? She's gone.

(Jin has nice shoulders, doesn't he? They're so broad and manly with such pretty collarbones.)

a n e g o

English translation by KanJi Additional translations by yeulih

Korean subs/timing provided by tianj

(Noda-san has a STALKER!! Scary!!)

(I feel rather bad for Kurosawa-kun ... Anego's quite mean to him.)

(And there's a HUGE shortage of Jin this season. Booooo to that. :P)

Episode 05: Propose.

[From: Kurosawa Akihiko Can you give me some time later?]

[I don't have time. Over.]

Chief, the lifestyle survey results are finished.

Ah~ so fast!

Now that marriage is approaching, you're in full power mode.

Thank you.

Yes, Corporate Planning and Strategies Division.

Hello. My apologies, this is Sakaguchi's wife.

Can you tell me the telephone number of his business trip location?

Business trip location?

Yes, his cell phone's not in service.

Actually, a relative suddenly passed away ...

I was in a hurry today ...

... and tonight is the vigil.

Ah, my condolences.

- Director. - Mm?

It's an emergency.

[Your wife called. Tonight is your relative's vigil. Please call her from "Osaka."]

Something urgent's come up for the Director,

so please delay the start time by 5 minutes. Now, hurry.

I'm saved.

Noda-kun, you're very dependable.

Director, please do something about that bird's nest hair.

I understand.

Senpai.

I won't tell anyone about the Director.

I'm saved.

Everyone says the same thing over and over again ...

It's nothing.

Because affairs are everyday occurrences in a workplace,

I'm used to it.

But, this the first time I've seen matching bed hair from a couple.

But, I'd like to break up.

Why? Did his wife find out about today's phone call?

No, the thing about a secret is that,

once it gets out, it's over.

Even if senpai doesn't tell,

like an air-borne infection, it'll spread.

An air-borne infection ...

I don't wish for marriage at all,

since it's a clear-cut relationship, this is a good time to end it.

I see.

I ... you see ...

There's something I wanted to discuss with you, too.

The truth is, this morning,

I had a threatening call from a strange woman.

Did you do anything to warrant a threat?

At this rate, there's nothing to do

but deal with it alone.

All right.

Hello? Who are you? Who is this?

I ...

How about you tell me your name at least?

It's Eriko.

Eriko-san?

Hello. Have you been well?

You spoke in such a frightening voice just now.

I was surprised.

Are things going well with your arranged marriage?

Yes, of course.

So, you must be busy dating.

He's on an overseas business trip right now.

Then, would you come over to play tomorrow?

If it's okay, I thought I could advise you again.

My husband will be working late too,

and there are things I wanted to discuss last time -- just us women.

Well, if I don't have overtime ...

Okay, then, I'll see you later.

Hello?

Anego, you're already back?

I thought you wouldn't answer if I called your cell

and I'll be scolded if I spoke to you at the office.

As I thought, this is getting awkward ...

This phone is no longer in service.

Shape up already!

This is Noda Naoko-san, right?

From this morning ...?

I would like you to tell me. Is that young man

your lover?

Are you dating?

We're not dating ...

Why do I have to answer these questions?

How can you do such a thing

right after your arranged marriage date?

Do you know Saito-san?

No. You're wrong.

I'm right, aren't I? Are you Saito-san's lover?

You've nothing to say. So it's like that ...

Why don't we meet properly?

It gives me a bad feeling not seeing your face.

Let's meet and talk face-to-face.

If I meet you, will you keep my phone calls

a secret from Saito-san?

What? Suddenly saying such weak things ...

What's your name?

Mizusawa Kayo.

So he had a woman.

Statistics are really tiring.

Do you want to go eat sushi or something?

No.

Let's break up now. I owe you a lot.

Let us continue at the office

with the same boss-employee relationship as before.

Don't fight with your wife,

and please be successful.

That you say so,

means there won't be any going back.

Yes.

Welcome.

It's nice to meet you. I'm Mizusawa.

It's nice to meet you. I'm Noda.

Honestly speaking,

I dated Saito-san for four years,

but there were no plans for marriage,

and even he said as much.

It was very much a clear-cut relationship.

But, a few days ago,

he said he met on an arranged marriage date

a very nice young lady who he wanted to date.

We broke up at that time.

I knew this day would come,

but it was still a shock to me.

I was worried about the woman he would marry,

so there was no other choice.

So is that why you followed me?

Yes.

Then ...

I won't excuse what I've done.

What is it you want to do?

I thought I couldn't forgive that,

so I called you.

I was really angry, and I apologize.

But ... please forget about it.

I won't tell Saito-san,

so would you not tell him about the call I made.

Please.

And ...?

Please date him and marry him.

Wait a minute.

Why don't you marry Saito-san?

You've dated four years, haven't you?

The truth is, I'm divorced and have a child.

A seven years old boy.

There's no way Saito-san's parents would approve,

and I also think it's bad.

Saito-san's an elite,

and it will be annoying if I become a stumbling block.

So, I envy the steady woman

who can marry him.

I really envy her.

Why? This is weird.

I'm not a steady woman at all.

I'm already over thirty,

and, as you saw, while carrying on an arranged marriage,

I did such a rash thing with a younger kid.

Yes, I can't forgive that either.

That's right. It's better if you got angrier.

At me, at Saito-san.

Are you okay with just breaking up like this?

It's okay even if you're divorced with a child.

You shouldn't abase yourself.

Because you like Saito-san, don't you?

You really love him.

Noda-san, please calm down.

I apologize.

I'm glad the woman he chose

is a good woman.

Please make him happy.

[From: Saito Kyoichi]

Noda Naoko-san, are you well?

I'm glad you liked the Vietnamese food from last time.

I can say that I'm in the homeland of that Vietnamese food,

Hanoi, right now.

When I return to Japan, let's dine together at a Japanese restaurant.

Saito Kyoichi.

Saito-san, what kind of nonsense are you talking about?

You have a woman but concealed it to go on an arranged marriage.

You think it's easygoing being sincere?

I just met her. You're undeserving of the woman.

You say you can't marry her because she already has a child,

I doubt your humanity.

A fight before marriage?

Are you really going to send that?

If you do, everything will be destroyed.

I know.

Naoko-san, is it love mail from him?

It's finally the last stretch before marriage.

Director, it looks like the countdown stage.

Then Noda-kun is going to be a bureaucrat's wife.

Noda-kun! The entire Corporate Planning and Strategies Division wishes you the best!

There's nothing better in our department than this good match.

Director, we should have a "congratulations" party.

If this ends up being cancelled, you might not be able to stay here any more.

I know.

Is the woman with the child going to win over you?

No. About that ...

It's unbelievable, but finding out

he has someone he loves

has ironically increased his points.

Then, there isn't anything to do but steal him

regardless of the situation.

As for me, I really did settle it.

Director Sakaguchi, it's been a while.

Sometimes I also want to bring our employees to a place like this.

Thank you.

Drink, drink.

It's good.

Is this okay? You haven't smoked for 2 years.

I already inhaled.

Let's have fun tonight.

Kurosawa, drink too.

Yes.

Take a look at the atmosphere!

It's a happy atmosphere.

This is also a part of training.

Right, Director?

If you're going to put on such a somber face, go home.

Then, I'll excuse myself.

Kurosawa.

Kurosawa-kun.

Sawaki-san.

Good evening.

I want to invite you for a drink around here, but I have to drive.

Kurosawa-kun, where do you live?

If you don't mind, I'll take you.

Really?

When I was with my former company,

the boss would often make us socialize at clubs in Ginza.

Really?

Spent a lot, drank with women ...

Well, there was some fun in that.

Sawaki-san, I don't know what I should do.

Ah, not that ...

I want to hear what you have to say.

Women problems?

Yes.

Naoko-san, being defeated by such tactics is bad.

That woman knew she couldn't pursue Saito-san any more,

so she let you know of her existence,

hoping to break up your plans.

No, it's the reverse.

She asked me to make him happy.

She really loves him.

Naoko-san, you're such a good person.

Saying these beautiful things normally.

I also want to be someone whose heart is so clear.

I'm home.

It's Dad!

Welcome home.

Welcome, Kurosawa-san.

Good evening.

We met at Ginza.

We decided to drink here.

Really?

You came?

I'll go now.

Naoko-sis, don't go.

The quiche is just done, let's try it together.

Kurosawa, come in.

Please come in.

This quiche is really good.

How about showing some restraint?

It's okay. Please eat a lot.

This is French wine too, so drink up.

Anego, this is French wine.

Let's drink.

Makoto, bed time.

Excuse me. I'll put her to bed.

Please take your time.

- Good night. - Sleep well.

Your husband's very kind.

To Makoto.

Is he not kind to you, Eriko-san?

He is, but ...

I don't know what's he's truly like inside,

I feel he's never truly smiled at me from his heart.

Well, what does it matter? Let's drink.

This isn't your house.

Yes.

She finally fell asleep.

Thank you.

The two of you can drink a lot.

Sawaki-san.

Why do women want to marry?

Is marriage really that great?

Kurosawa-kun, what do you think?

I don't know. That's why I'm asking someone who's married.

What are you talking about? You're so loud.

You drank too much, so just drink water.

- Naoko-san? - Yes?

I'll just say this.

Marriage is done for the future.

It has nothing to do with the past.

I want you to be completely happy.

Don't you think like that, too, dear?

Wait, please.

It's not like you become happy if you marry.

Aah! We should be leaving now.

You said that just a second ago, Eriko-san --

although Sawaki-san is kind

he doesn't smile from his heart.

Shape up!

Sorry! Sorry!

Water spilled. Let's go, let's go.

I'll call a taxi.

Don't worry about it.

I'm really sorry.

I apologize.

Kurosawa-kun, let's meet again.

I apologize. Thank you for the food.

Good night.

Let's go.

I apologize. Excuse me.

Eriko, this weekend, do you want to go to Tateshina

to go golfing?

A change of pace is good from time to time.

Yes, let's.

I wanted to apologize.

Then, I just left saying that I was saved.

I'm sorry.

[I've forgotten about that, so don't bring it up.]

You saying such a thing,

I don't remember

[She forgot ... did I dig my own grave?]

Naoko-san.

Don't call me that so suddenly.

You've always called me "Anego."

I'll call you "Naoko-san" tonight.

[Eh? ... serious mode?]

Do what you want.

A taxi's not coming.

When I'm with you ...

[A shocking confession?]

[A shocking confession?] ... I'm really happy.

But, when I open my eyes, I think "Damn."

[So? So?]

Why?

[It's embarrassing if people at the company find out]

[It's embarrassing if people at the company find out I did it with a woman 10 years older than I ...]

You're my respected senpai at work,

and you're getting married.

[No, I'm not sure about marriage yet ...]

So that's enough already.

Let's both just forget it.

[But I don't want you to think of me as an irresponsible man.]

I don't like how you're going to marry pretending like it never happened.

[Couldn't be ... p ... propose?]

[Uh-oh ... I'm digging my own grave again.]

That ...

It's troubling if you say that so suddenly.

What do you want to do, Kurosawa-kun?

["I'm still 22 and I want to play."]

[I'm still 22 so I want to play, I don't want to be tied down.]

[I'm still 22 so I want to play, I don't want to be tied down. I'll be beaten if I say that.]

I want Anego to not marry anyone

and always stay at the company.

What?

So, I want you to stay as a senpai that can be relied upon

by my side.

That is, in other words ...

You want me to stay a single woman all through life till retirement?

Yes.

[Shockingly selfish jerk!]

Just a second, Anego.

I only have this marriage left.

Isn't there a lot of fun things even if you don't get married?

Don't talk like you know.

A guy like you would never know the heart of a 32-year-old woman.

You'll never know.

I'll leave him to you.

Anego.

Isn't there a way a 22-year-old kid would understand?

Kato-san, you said it was a clear-cut relationship,

but can you really break off it so cleanly?

Senpai, you wouldn't happen to be thinking of the abandoned woman

instead of your arranged marriage partner, are you?

Not really.

You can't become "Anego."

This is different from advising your juniors.

In that case, wouldn't it be better if you didn't do the arranged marriage.

It's as you say.

So, enough with this.

Now that you've smoked one, you're returning to smoking?

Quitting something is hard.

It's okay like this.

- Mm? - It's nothing.

That showy necktie the Director's wearing

is his wife's hobby.

It's the worst ...

A girl about to get married, and her room is this messy ...

Why is there a man's umbrella here?

I borrowed it.

Wearing that ...

If Saito-san sees this mess,

he'll want to forget about this whole marriage.

Don't worry. I'm definitely going to marry and quit working within 3 months.

I want Anego to not marry anyone

and continue staying at the company.

No matter what, I'm going marry and show it to everyone.

Really.

Yes, this is Noda.

Don't just answer.

Saito-san.

This is Noda's mum.

You've landed today at Narita?

I see.

It's a humble house, but if it's okay, please come over.

Ah, really. Then, we'll be waiting.

See you later.

He's coming now?

He said he bought you a souvenir.

Mm? What~ He's coming?

But, he probably wants to see

what kind of life you live.

Wait ... quick, change! Here!

I'll be leaving right away, so don't worry.

I have to stop by the official residence after this.

Really? You're so busy.

Please have some tea.

Saito-san,

do you like children?

Children?

Yes, I really do.

I see.

I want to have a family quickly

and become a father.

I'm sorry for coming so late.

- Then, Naoko-san. - Yes.

I'll see you at the Japanese restaurant as promised.

Yes.

Then, good night.

Be careful.

At this rate, I'll be able

to see my grandchild's face soon, too.

Please make him happy.

Be smart, Naoko.

This is okay, this is.

Good morning.

Does anyone know the Director's password?

Who knows!? Ready the conference room for now.

What's going on?

The Director's not here yet.

The telecommunications people from Shanghai are coming at 9:30.

From China?

Only the Director can speak Chinese.

How can this be? His cell phone's off.

I'll call his home. 03 ...

Tachibana, just a minute.

What?

I'll call.

Chief, the telecommunications people from Shanghai

are already here.

Excuse me. Could I have Suite 1504 please?

I'm really sorry.

After you left, I fell asleep.

Is this the time to be apologizing to me?

Anyways, please hurry.

And be careful of bed hair.

Senpai, I'm really sorry.

It's not the time to be apologizing to me.

He'll be here in 10 minutes from the Daiichi Hotel.

Ten minutes ...

Is his bed hair okay?

Yes.

Is there anything else that could give him away?

Necktie!

That showy thing from yesterday, is he wearing it today?

Yes. What do we do?

It'll be fine. Just leave it to me.

Come, Come~

Go buy a simple tie nearby.

Wait for the Director downstairs,

and make him change the necktie.

What do you mean?

You have ten minutes.

You play rugby, so use your legs.

This tie, please.

You don't have to wrap it.

I understand.

Why do I have to buy a necktie?

Director!

Change! Please change to this!

Thanks.

I'm very sorry.

Just wait a little~

Please leave it to me.

Although I look like this, I'm really good at Chinese characters.

What did you write?!

What a relief.

Thanks.

Yes.

Two years ago, he quit with great difficulty,

seeing the Director smoke again,

somehow, I felt it was my fault.

I see.

Even if we continue like this, nothing changes,

What am I doing?

I didn't know I was such a stupid woman.

That's love, isn't it?

Senpai, please progress smoothly.

From the perspective of a mistress,

I really envy the wife very much.

I just want senpai to achieve happiness.

You don't sound like yourself, Kato.

It's troubling for someone keeping a secret

to continue staying at the company.

It's okay.

No matter what happens,

I'll hang onto this last chance.

The truth is I have to go on another business trip tomorrow.

This time, I'll be gone for three weeks.

I see ...

Naoko-san ...

Yes?

It hasn't been long since we met,

but I want to marry you.

Would you please receive this?

Thank you.

I will.

Let's discuss the date for the yuinou after I come back. (yuinou - exchange of betrothal gifts)

Thank you very much for today.

Naoko-san.

Yes?

I reserved a hotel tonight.

You'll come with me, right?

Please come with me.

Yes.

Don't think about unnecessary things anymore.

The marriage you've been eagerly waiting for

is now here right before your eyes.

Yes, I'm saved.

You don't have to think such miserable thoughts again.

Should I call room service for something to drink?

That sounds good.

Or would you like to shower first?

Yes.

Is this really okay?

If you clear this, you're an elite's wife,

So it's okay like this.

Why are you being so hesitant?

Quickly shower and open the door.

Then, a good future will be waiting for you.

I'm grateful to you,

When I think about it, for you,

they were irreplaceable, these precious four years ...

But, I was happy.

Tell Tsubasa-kun that uncle loves him.

I probably have no right to say that.

I'm sorry. I said such a selfish thing.

You too, be healthy.

Is something wrong?

Somehow, I feel that we musn't do such a thing.

Why?

That ... about that ...

It's because we don't love each other.

Certainly, we're not madly in love with each other,

But, we have mutual good will towards each other,

and we are carrying out the marriage process.

Can't it be like this?

I was like that too; I thought I could love you

little by little,

and I wanted to become happy with you.

Then, why?

I think that it's impossible.

Even if I tried my whole life,

I can't make the same happiness

you've had the past four years.

I'm sorry.

I heard your phone call.

Please wait.

I had a woman I dated,

but I want to marry you so we broke up.

What happens to her irreplaceable four years?

I want you to know that I, as a lover,

am not so good a person that I will yield my happiness to you.

Besides, I really don't have any of that to spare.

I'll be honest.

I was afraid of growing old alone,

so I went to an arranged marriage date.

I was like that too ...

I'm different from Saito-san.

It's not like I can rise in my company,

a woman who's there for as long as ten years is kept at a far distance,

and my parents are growing older as the years pass ...

Everyday to be like that, somehow I needed to do something.

I thought God set Saito-san aside as

the only man for me.

I was soaring above the clouds.

To be an elite bureaucrat's wife

seemed like such a splendid dream.

I kept telling myself

once I catch hold of this hand I'll never let go.

But,

I'll return this to you.

Although it's very regrettable,

I can never love you like she does.

Please don't release the hand

of the person you love again. Ever.

Because, really, I'm giving up on you with this regretful feeling.

If you don't hurry,

the child and his mother will go to sleep.

I was finally able to hold Kurosawa-san's encouragement meeting,

but why is it so crowded?

It's not just the two of you. How sad ...

This also serves as Naoko-senpai's early celebration.

Today's their third date.

It's probably already been settled.

Anego's marriage, once again,

a toast!

Cheers!

Drink too, sir.

A long-time customer's finally marrying.

Will she be able to grasp it completely?

What?

Nothing.

(Aww ... the poor SLP ... he looks so sad?)

(But, his thought of wanting to be free cause he's young ... hahah what a boy.)

- Is it good? - Mm!

Mama.

Tsubasa, what's wrong?

Well, I had a nice dream.

Naoko-san.

(There hasn't been much Bakajin these days ... And I rather miss him.)

(He sounds so sad, too, in articles ... when he talks about missing people.)

(And don't you wish I'd translate the previews?)

(But, I really don't like Korean that much. LOL And, I don't think these are synced to what they're saying.)

(Besides, it's more fun to spazz here and waste space and your time.)

(There are no Jin dramas this season -- BOOO!!)

(So promote "Anego"!!! MORE JIN, MORE JIN! Kay ... I'm out of space. Byebye~)