Original subtitles

It's so fast!

Ever since I was a kid, every time I ride the express train, I get so excited!

Sawaki-san, is it alright for you to not work?

I have some business to take care of in Kobe.

Having some fun before that wouldn't hurt.

It's started. Is that from your company?

For the rest of the day, let's forget all things work-related.

Good idea.

Received Calls

Kurosawa-san

A diviner once said this:

"If a coincidence was to occur between a man and a woman..."

"It's a one-time coincidence."

"If it was to occur a second time,"

"go consult a diviner."

"And if this coincidence was to occur a third time"

"Then there is no need to consult a diviner."

The reason for this...

is that it is surely destiny.

I'm thinking this...

if my destined soulmate was to truly appear,

I want to be given a clear sign.

That way, on my 33rd birthday...

I wouldn't have done such a foolishly suicidal thing.

Kurosawa-kun...

please marry me.

May I have some time to consider...please?

How much time?

Maybe...

5 years...

perhaps?

Stop it.

It's precisely at this time

that I must face the future filled with hope.

Alright.

a n e g o

Translations and Timing:

Silverxette

Translated from:

SUBPIG Chinese Hard-subs

Hard-subs found at

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Subtitle Tuning:

Seghal

Episode 8

Destined Soulmate

That would be Fortune #39

Thank you~

No way!

First time I've gotten a fortune like this.

Excuse me, what are the odds of getting an "Ill Omen"?

What's the matter?

What? "Ill Omen"?

I got this one.

Yesterday I did the most embarrassing thing in my life; I can't even think about it.

Sawaki-san, why don't you try your luck?

"Ill Omen."

How can this be?

What kind of divination is this?

This is very rare.

It is even lower than the probability of both people getting "Good Fortune."

To think she's using such insincere words.

We're finally at Kyoto, yet to make you feel terrible...

I'm truly sorry.

Not at all.

Why don't we visit another temple to try our fortune?

Let's go.

- Ill Omen -

"Ill Omen" again.

I guess all the bad fortune I'm having now will turn into good fortune in the future.

No...

we're going to another temple.

We'll keep trying until we get a "Good Fortune."

Well, I'm not quite clear where he is...

and I can't get a hold of him on his cell phone.

Oh, I see.

Sorry for disturbing you.

Kurosawa-san!

I have all these Lunch Special coupons.

There's Chinese, Western, and even sushi...

Which ones do you like?

Um...

Kurosawa-san!

Hello!

Is Naoko-san upstairs?

Although it's a bit late, I'm here to give her her birthday present

Ah, Naoko-sempai is in Kyoto on paid vacation.

Kyoto...?

- Small Fortune -

Yes!!

Success!!

Success at last!

I suspect that Naoko-san and my husband went to Kyoto together.

It's a wife's intuition.

I'm positive.

That's not possible!

When my husband is with another woman, I know it.

It's because I trust Naoko-san that I came here to discuss it with her.

Now, it seems I've uncovered a snake.

from the saying: Beating around the bush, frightening a snake out of hiding

The snake...

meaning Naoko-san?

Last week I received divorce papers from my husband.

Thinking back, I don't know if it has something to do with Naoko-san.

This here...

is called the Stone of Separation and Union.

If you go through one end,

you'll sever ill fortune.

And if you return through the other end, you'll bind to yourself good fortune.

Really? Then I should definitely try it!

Could you help me hold this, please?

Wait! That's the opposite end!

What a close call!

I almost severed the good fortune and brought ill fortune, that was close!

Alright!

Well, here I go!

Sever ill fortune~

Okay!

Bind...

good fortune!

Ow~

All done!

Let's move on, then.

A good, solid meal once a week feels so great!

Who have you been eating with recently?

What do you mean by that?

Speaking of that restaurant...

FROMA Job Application Openings

I wonder who Naoko-san went to Kyoto with?

Who did she ask?

A man, perhaps.

Kurosawa!

There's urgent business! Hurry and call Noda-kun!

Huh?

Call Noda-kun!

Director, she's on vacation, give her some slack.

The plans for the Peruvian business merger... there's an important conference tomorrow.

Noda-kun's the only person who's familiar with the plans!!

I understand.

When I was in college

I lodged near here.

Eh? How lucky!

At that time, you were probably in...middle school?

That's right.

The first time I came to Kyoto was for a middle school field trip.

Then I might have passed a sailor-uniformed Naoko-san somewhere in this city.

The college Sawaki-san was probably with a beautiful girlfriend.

Naoko-san.

Yes?

I want to take you to this one restaurant...

How about it?

Still can't get a hold of her?

So it IS with another man!

To have someone so beautiful serve me wine

is rather disconcerting.

Are you here in Kyoto for an extended visit?

No, I'm just here on a short vacation.

She works at a firm,

so she's often very busy.

There's really a different air around a Tokyo business woman.

Such a person gives people a refreshing impression.

You're too kind~

I'm not as elegant as you say. [Difference in meaning btw Kyoto and Tokyo dialect]

Naoko-san,

"refreshing" here means straightforward and hard-working.

You two make quite a couple.

Welcome again, thank you.

Thank you.

Let's go.

Shouichi-san.

You've become very successful and distinguished.

Kasuno-san, you still remember me?

Of course.

That makes me happy.

Seeing you happy is enough.

The two of you must make sure to come by here next time.

Actually...

she was my first love.

Eh?

It was at the library

that my relationship with a book-loving girl began.

But, I was only able to see her in the mornings.

Many times I'd go to ask her on dates but there never was the opportunity.

It didn't take long to realize that she was a very busy girl.

You're talking about that beautiful geiko-san, right?

I've always wanted the opportunity to see her again.

But, I thought going by myself would've been somewhat embarrassing.

And so...

I selfishly brought you with me.

I'm really sorry.

To think Sawaki-san had such a youthful period...

I didn't expect it.

The last train...

Um, I think I can still catch the 9:32 express train.

Thank you for today.

Naoko-san.

Yes?

The Kyoto Station is in the other direction.

I'll take you there.

It's ok!

You don't need to!

Sorry for the trouble...

thank you for showing me around today.

My pleasure.

We'll keep in touch,

through your email on the business card?

Bye, then.

Could take me to the Kyoto Train Station, please?

Ok, Kyoto Station.

Thank you.

Extramarital affair is not allowed.

Definitely not allowed.

But still...

my heart's beating uncontrollably...

No, no.

I can't do anything to betray Eriko-san.

Definitely can't.

[I know it's a day late, I'm sorry.]

[Happy birthday, Naoko-san.]

[I hope good things happen to Anego this year.]

[Kurosawa]

[The director says there's an urgent issue, please contact him.]

[Sorry to be like a stalker calling you so much.]

[but the director is really in a panic.]

[Kurosawa]

Woah~ That scared me!

Director! I'm back!

We're all waiting for you!

When is the conference?

6 o' clock.

But before that, I'll need you to do these.

Alright, leave it to me.

Here, a souvenir.

Naoko-san, here!

Thank you.

Now, I just need the first half of the report photocopied,

15 copies.

Director, it's done!

You've been a big help!

Alright, let's go!

Good luck!

To think, she's actually a two-faced woman...

What are you mumbling about?

Thank you for your hard work~

You've worked hard.

Hey, Tachibana-san.

We're still short a guy, what should we do?

This guy, then.

Wanna go on a group date with the Product Distribution Department girls?

Let's go!

How embarrassing~

Where else can you find someone as stupid as me who seriously thought about marrying that guy?

Noda-san?

That scared me~

What is it, Nakano-san?

If there's any extra work left, could you let me help do them?

You're going to work overtime?

Ah~ That would be a big help!

Instruct me accordingly, please!

Thank you!

That girl...

I saw her looking through an employment magazine for high-paying part-time jobs.

Could it be that she's fallen for some troublesome man...?

No, she doesn't seem to be the type...

Then again, when did she get here?

I'm still a bit confused...

Corporate Planning and Strategy...

what exactly does your department do?

We run various departments' possible plans...

-through the superiors--- - How confusing~

Kurosawa-san, do you have a girlfriend?

...Girlfriend, huh...

They're only paying attention to Kurosawa.

It's the new thing, to date younger men.

Nakano-san seems to have gotten herself an idler boyfriend

who she's supporting.

Are you sure?

She's been economising at lunch

and giving all the money she earned to him.

How did the interview go?

Oh, I see. It didn't go well either...

Don't worry, don't worry~

Taka-bon, you need to have more self confidence.

Taka-bon is an affectionate / cutesy nickname -bon / -pon kinda meaning "boy"

Eh? Are you hungry?

I'll be back as soon as I'm done with work, bye~

Sorry for keeping it a secret.

got married last month.

So the "Taka-bon" on the phone is...

my husband.

Even though he's currently unemployed,

he's really a good person.

Naoko-senpai, please meet him next time!

You're married?

Chief, Kodou Attorney's Office is on the phone.

Connect me to him.

Hello?

Executive director's office, this is Sawaki.

This is my first time calling you

I'm Attorney Kodou.

I've accepted your wife's spousal mediation request.

He's a divorce attorney.

Therefore, I'd like to meet you as early as possible.

Let me introduce to you...

my husband, Taka-bon.

Nice to meet you,

my name is Ogawa Takahito.

Nice to meet you.

Now that we've gotten over the formalities...

although this isn't anything extravagant,

it's my whole-hearted congratulation.

Now, then...

Takahito-san,

Saki-san,

I wish you two a prosperous marriage!

- Thank you very much - Thank you very much

Is something the matter...?

No, it's nothing...

just that...this is the first time we've received this kind of congratulation.

Both of our parents were against this marriage...

but of course...

the company I worked for went bankrupt and so now I've been unemployed ever since

So that's how it is...

But when he finds a job

I'll tell the people at our company about our marriage.

I understand.

It must be hard for Saki-san...working overtime.

and Takahito-san's job-searching as well.

Please work hard.

Now, let's eat.

No need to be shy.

Itadakimasu~

So that's the situation...

to marry even without a consent or blessing from anyone,

it's truly a very strong bond of love.

I admire you two.

He's...my destined soulmate.

You see, at April's welcome party,

I got drunk and fell asleep on the subway

and rode all the way to the Hachioji district.

Then, the person who woke me up and asked "Are you ok?" was he.

The next week

it was I who fell asleep past my stop.

The person who asked me, "Are you ok?" was her.

Then the week after that

I fell asleep again!

It was he again who woke me up.

Wasn't that three weeks in a row?

Three times on the same train

and both woke each other up.

Such a coincidence, it's hard to believe.

It feels like fate instead.

So now, every morning we can wake each other up.

What's with that~

It's good you two met...

both of you...it's really wonderful.

Inbox

You have no new messages.

We'll keep in touch,

through your email on the business card?

Good morning!

Good morning~

Thank you for yesterday!

Saki-chan,

please come to your senses.

I heard from Yamada-san that you are seeing a useless man.

For such a hardworking person like Saki-san, this person is bad news.

Saki-san, love that is self-detrimental is not real love.

Then what is it?

"A loveless encounter."

Acting so know-it-all...

Tachibana, you don't want to stir up Saki-chan.

Saki-chan may be mean to us,

but to that idler, she's always obedient.

Everybody, please don't criticize things you don't understand.

Ara? This is unexpected...

Noda-san is actually siding with Nakano-san...?

Whether or not the relationship is self-detrmiental, she herself knows best.

For me...it doesn't matter what you guys say.

Didn't we all decide to make her come to her senses?

If she truly loves him,

we should all believe and support her no matter what.

Who are you saying that to?

What?

Nothing.

Good morning!

- Good morning. - Good morning.

Good morning.

Did something happen?

- Nothing. - Nothing.

Inbox

You have 1 new message.

Last time I said I would show you around Kyoto.

Instead, I took you to a place of my personal interest.

I'm very sorry.

I bought you a small gift as an apology.

Would it be alright to deliver it sometime soon?

I am very grateful to you for showing me Kyoto.

In fact I also have something to give you.

What are you looking at?

Nothing.

Katou-san,

you once said that you envied the wife.

Yes.

Then, do you ever feel a sense of guilt towards his wife?

Overwhelmingly so.

It's always hanging around me.

But, there are men with wives who are very popular.

Those men...

treat an affair like it's a game.

Since it's just a game to them, they can break it off anytime.

I see...

Once involved, there is no easy way to go back.

You know it's bound to end one day.

Since no decent man...

would ever abandon his family.

That's true.

For me,

sometimes, I really wish the director had a clone.

Eh? You'd even want to be with the clone?

Not like that...

the clone goes home to the family

and I get the real one.

Ah, I see...

to want something as to even go this far...

seems serious.

Senpai,

why do you suddenly ask about this stuff?

Uh, well, people often ask me for advice on this subject.

Truthfully speaking...

senpai is the least suitable of all people for having an affair.

What are you talking about?

Why?

If honest, earnest people get into affairs, lacking brakes,

they'll crash and burn for sure.

Completely right...I definitely should not progress any further with him.

Hello?

Naoko-san? This is Eriko.

I'm at my parents' house in Sawara now.

Eh? Are you back at your mother's place?

Um, Naoko-san?

Could I ask you for a favor?

What is it?

Naoko-san, have you met with my husband recently?

No.

My husband is still acting weird.

Naoko-san, could you help me keep an eye on him?

Keep an eye on him?

If you're that worried,

Eriko-san, why don't you just come back?

No. Naoko-san, please help me with this.

Um, Eriko-san, sorry but...

I have an incoming call from my company.

Eh? I'm so sorry to be calling you at such a busy time.

Well, I'll talk to you later.

That scared me.

That scared me so much.

Hold on...

It's going up---

I have to deliver these to the 3rd floor.

Too late to stop now.

You only want to get to lunch early.

That's right.

Um...

I'd like to take this opportunity to apologize.

Oh great, he's bringing up that disastrous proposal incident...

About the night of your birthday, I'm sorry...

At the mention of marriage my mind completely blanked out--

Stop talking about that.

I don't want to remember that incident.

What do you want to eat?

Ramen?

I'm craving shrimp tempura~

Shrimp tempura...

Shrimp tempura...

Why are you still here? Didn't you want to eat lunch?

I'm actually...not...hungry anymore.

I see.

Did she really have an affair with Sawaki-san during the trip?

So...

how was Kyoto?

Kyoto?

It was really fun!

Looks like she did. What a two-faced woman.

That's great.

I was so happy...

I wished it would last forever~

I see.

What wrong?

I don't know...my chest suddenly feels...

Ow... it hurts

Heart...heartburn?

Why am I receiving such a shock?

Is it something bad you ate?

Are you ok? Go to the infirmary, it's over there...

Stop it, leave me alone!

Uhm...come in.

He's angry now... so much for worrying

I can't figure you out anymore.

What are you really thinking?

I heard Sawaki-san's getting a divorce.

Divorce?

She said she got the divorce papers from her husband;

She's feeling very depressed.

I see...

I thought Naoko-san would've known a long time ago.

Um...

How come you didn't tell me about something so important?

Because the family register hasn't been officially extracted yet.

Makoto's situation also must be considered.

I need to discuss this thoroughly with Eriko.

Ultimately, I want to resolve this.

But, Eriko seems to have given up.

She submitted the divorce request, as well.

Eh?!

Sorry, now I'm getting a bit confused...

I already feel that starting over with her would be impossible.

How come?

Sawaki-san?

Naoko-san,

here.

Here's a little something...

a Kyoto specialty.

I, um, also wanted to thank Sawaki-san,

so I bought this.

May I open it?

Yes, please do.

Here.

This is...!

Do you like it?

Yes...very much.

This...

Naoko-san?

I'm sorry.

Please excuse me for tonight.

Naoko-san!

Thank you for the wine glass.

To think this kind of thing would happen...

earlier at Kyoto, we both got "Ill Omen" fortunes.

Somehow, all these coicidences overlap...

It's no coincidence.

It's no coincidence.

I...made myself a rule.

From now on, I refuse to progress any further.

That's why I'm leaving.

Let me take you home.

It's really ok, you don't have to do this...

Director! Please take this taxi I waved down for you!

You've worked hard, please arrive home safely!

Look this way~

Bastard, that hurt! What you want?

Please get off at the next stop.

Are you ok? This is the last train.

Have a good night!

What's wrong, you two?

No, it's nothing.

Please don't miss the last train.

Eh?

Um, I'm sorry but...

have we met somewhere before?

Right?

Wait a second!

Hey!

Ah~ No more!

Too tired~

Naoko-san...

Let me seriously answer the question from a while ago.

Huh?

Why it's impossible to start anew with Eriko.

I wanted to forget you.

I've been fighting myself in order to forget you.

But I couldn't do it.

I can't help being attracted to you.

Morning.

Good morning.

Sawaki-san...

I want to escape from that house.

H-hold on...

From now on, I want to spend...

my life with someone I love.

Because I met you...

I can start anew.

That is what I really think.

I also

have feelings...for Sawaki-san.

But, can't we rationally think about this?

You know that in this world, there are things you can or can't do.

The person I am now

has no right to say this.

This I understand.

However,

no matter what happens,

I want to say this now...

Let's be together.

Let's be happy together.

Until that day arrives,

I want you to trust and wait for me.

Naoko-san~

Good morning!

Morning.

Taka-bon finally found a job!

Really? That's wonderful!

It's at a computer company. Although it's not a big company...

I thought Naoko-san deserves to be the first to know.

I see...

so this means you can proudly announce it to everybody.

That's great!

Everybody~ Nakano-san has a serious annoucement for everyone!

Eh? What is it, Nakano?

Even though this is a personal thing,

the truth is, a month ago I got married!

You're kidding!

My "idler" husband also has found a job!

Right now, I'm the world's happiest person!

That's really unbelievable!

Nakano, congratulations!

- Thank you~ - Congratulations!

We were wrong~

Senpai, you let another person beat you to it.

Well, it'll probably be another 100 people.

Naoko-sepai, you have to find your destined soulmate soon.

Destined soulmate, huh?

Your husband informed me that he has no desire to prolong this marriage, anymore.

What?

He wishes to divorce.

Property, compensation, child custody, alimony...

everything will be granted according to your request.

So, Director, are you saying you're treating?

To congratulate Nakano-kun's wedding, I'm treating you all to a barbecue buffet!

Nakano-kun, bring your husband along too!

Eh? Can I really?

Then I'm much obliged!

Hello? Taka-bon?

Taka-bon???

I'm not good at dealing with these lively occasions.

Don't say that, let's all go together.

Come on!

Director, everybody, good evening.

Oh, Eriko-kun! Is there something you need?

There's something I need to discuss with Naoko-san.

Then, we'll be leaving first.

We'll see you later, then.

Good day, Eriko-kun.

Yes, Director.

My husband wants to divorce. I was informed by an attorney, today.

What should I do now?

How did it turn out like this?

Naoko-san, what do you think?

Eriko-san, I'm not the one to ask.

Why don't you discuss this issue with your husband?

Sawaki-san has been waiting for you to come home.

How's that possible?

He's the one who wants to divorce.

But, aren't you the one who filed the---?

You seem well informed.

Did you hear that from my husband?

You seem to know everything about my husband.

So you two did meet.

No, that's not true...

You two were also at Kyoto together?

So it's true.

Because Naoko-san is someone who can't lie.

Eriko-san,

I'm very sor--

Even if you apologize, I won't forgive you.

I'm not a good person like Naoko-san is.

Well, then. Goodbye.

Anego!

Two months ago, when the cherry blossoms were in bloom, it was very beautiful.

Now it's crawling with caterpillars...

Enough. That's disgusting.

Anego, you've changed as well.

I haven't really changed.

You have.

You're in low spirits.

I'm really in very high spirits.

I might be over-analyzing, but

don't affairs have age limits?

You're uselessly wasting your energy.

To have an affair at your age...

- I'm in no mood to hear a kid's lecture. - Why are you getting angry?

I'm NOT angry.

I see.

Somehow...

when I heard about it from Eriko-san,

I couldn't believe it.

I didn't want to believe it.

Looks like I was a fool.

I don't understand Anego at all.

I'm sorry.

I don't like being played around with.

That's right.

I'm the one that should apologize...

for making that senseless marriage proposal to you.

Does that mean you don't care what happens to Sawaki-san's family?

I'm tired of being a good person.

I don't even care if people think I'm the lowest of women.

You can't force yourself to change after so long.

I've been forcing myself until now.

At age 33, for the first time...

for the first time, I've found what I want with all my heart.

Even if it makes others unhappy...

I want to be happy.

That's what I've decided.

That's horrible.

Bye.

I've been forcing myself until now.

At age 33, for the first time...

for the first time, I've found what I want with all my heart.

Kurosawa! It's your turn!

'Kay.

Kurosawa!

I'm going now.

I'll sing~!!

Let's be together.

Let's become happy together.

Welcome home.

Eriko.

This...

you took it seriously?

Sorry.

It was only to confirm your true feelings.

I was testing you.

The result truly is unfortunate.

But I won't divorce.

Definitely won't.

The playing around with fire should stop.

Right?

Naoko-san, why didn't you come yesterday?

What's this?

Sempai, look at this, quick.

To: Everyone at Touzai Corporation

Noda Naoko-san seduced my husband

and ruined what had been a joyful family.

Can this kind of wayward person be forgiven?

Sawaki Eriko

Naoko!

Come here for a sec! There's something you need to see!

You mean the e-mail, right?

Yes, that!

Sorry to have worried you.

I'll resolve this myself.

This is bad.

Management Strategy Dept, Survey Dept...the entire company has been sent this.

Sorry!!

...to worry everybody. I'm truly sorry.

We have plans for international expansion.

Mongolia?

Can't you resolve this fair and square?

I want the know the real Sawaki-san.

You're the same as I was back then.

That kid should understand by now...

The person I like the most...

Who is it?

Eriko-san is on the rooftop!

...definitely come across your destined person.

Additional edits: yeulih