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It's cold...

I'm hungry...

Oh yeah...

I wonder what Anego is doing?

If I don't e-mail her...

Don't e-mail her...

Don't e-mail her...

Here...

Battery power is lost.

Battery power is lost.

Battery power is lost.

Battery power is lost.

"Battery power is lost."

Not again!

Where's the power? Power...

Is it here?

Power, power...

Where is it?

Power...

Power...

It's frozen solid...

Anego...

Why can't a person be happy alone?

Ono Yoko once said this,

"A dream you dream alone is only a dream, but,

a dream you dream with someone else, is reality."

It's been awhile since we met.

I'm Noda Naoko.

Due to personal affairs, I left Touzai Corporation, where I worked for 11 years...

and I'm now a dispatch employee.

As usual, although I am loved by the juniors at my workplace...

As usual,

I'm still single.

Kurosawa-kun.

Yes?

Send me e-mails?

Umm...

When I read your e-mails... how do I say this...

I feel more energetic.

I promise you.

I'll e-mail you everyday.

8 o'clock in the morning.

I'll be waiting.

Bye!

After half a year,

his e-mails stopped coming.

It's to be expected...

because he's younger than me by 10 years.

Between work and goukons with Mongolian girls, he must be busy.

Life is like that.

"Don't chase after something that's gone."

Actually, I also... have a new encounter...

Uh oh, I'm late.

This is... for me?

Open it and see.

Yes!

Wow, amazing!

It's Bvlgari?

Such an expensive thing...?

Because this month I was on duty during the weekends.

Thank you.

I'll always treasure it.

a n e g o

special

Original timing provided by: tianj

Translator, Editing: yeulih, falconcommand

Timing edit, Typesetting: seii

What am I doing?

Where is this?

It's cold.

Here...

Here...

Where is this?

If I don't e-mail Anego...

Anego...

I'm sorry...

In return for the Christmas present, I'll make New Year's dishes.

Okay, I'm going shopping.

Welcome!

Salted salmon, salted salmon.

I'll sell it cheap!

Well... two people won't be able to finish something so big.

That's not true, I can finish it in just a day.

Excuse me...

A phone call? Please take your time.

Hello? Mochizuki-san?

I'm done with work and now I'm shopping.

Tonight?

I have something important to say.

No matter what, I want to tell you this year.

Is it okay?

Then, I'll meet you at 9 o'clock at the usual restaurant.

Okay, see you.

What's the important thing?

It's not yet 3 months... no way, but...

You look happy, mistress.

Ok, I'll take a huge loss here,

and sell you it for 5000 yen. Take it!

Look, mistress.

What "mistress," it's still too early.

Here.

Thanks for your patronage.

You're welcome.

Hello?

Manami-san?

It's been a long time.

There's an important event tonight,

it starts at 5:30 at the regular place.

Sorry.

Tonight's not convenient.

Not even for a little bit?

The important event is...?

It's no good if Naoko-san's not there.

Just show your face for a bit, please.

Please...

Mmm...

Just for a while then...

Cheers!

Great!

Anego~

You seem different somehow~

Something good happened?

What's that for?

Well, that...

Anyways, I have a meeting later,

so I can't linger for long.

What's the important event?

Kato was promoted again or something?

Last month I became vice-director.

Wow, that's great!

Manami-san passed the exam, and she'll be a regular employee come spring.

Congratulations, you worked hard!

Although I also did my best in my marriage dates,

nothing came out of them.

Hey...

How's the baby?

Here here here...

Ehh... let me see!

Wow, cute!

I heard that you're resuming work, it must be hard.

Last month I started leaving the baby with the nursery.

Today Taka-bon is picking her up,

so, I can drink freely!

Saki's husband even helps out with the baby...

But mine...

Not getting along well with Tachibana-kun?

Can you listen to me?

No no no, let's drop your problem for today.

But anyways, what's going on with Naoko-san?

How did it end up with Kurosawa?

Hmm? Who's that?

She doesn't even want to hear his name...

Does that mean she was dumped?

He was taken away by a young woman?

I guess it's impossible for an obasan?

Anego's... doing the boke act again?

[boke = "dummy" guy in Japanese comedy]

What? Everyone's so silent.

No, nothing... it's fine if you don't want to bring it up.

Ahh! Kurosawa-kun?

Speaking of which, there's also such a guy, huh?

What about that?

Oh! Bvlgari!

Ah, you saw it.

A present?

You can't buy that with a dispatch worker's salary.

A young guy can't buy it either.

It's from a doctor.

I've only known him for 3 months though.

A doctor?

An unmarried doctor?

Of course!

I, Noda Naoko, will never have an affair again!

Age?

40! It's mutual.

Since we're both adults, there no fervor, passion, or other such feelings.

But, if things continue to go smoothly...

Around next year, there'll be that... for sure...

As expected of Senpai,

even when you fall you always get back up.

When did I fall?! Never!!

Well, the past is the past.

Everyone, optimistically face the future.

Let's be cheerful and do our best.

You don't know what will happen in life.

As usual, you have an ultra-positive attitude.

I think there's a certain wonderful meaning in that.

What do you mean?

Anyways, good for you.

Wish you the best of luck.

I'm fine.

This time I definitely feel I won't fall.

Uh oh!

There is nothing more dangerous than an optimistic Anego.

She definitely won't reach her goal.

Nope, nope. Impossible.

This person, she never learns.

Anyways, I have a good report to make to everyone. It's really great.

Ah! After this, I have a date.

So, everyone...

Have a great year! See you!

Wait a minute!

As a final conclusion to this year, I want to ask Naoko-san something no matter what.

What is it?

It's easy to see what Anego is saying,

but I don't understand the meaning behind it.

Huh?

As a person who wanted to marry that much,

why did you have an affair and lose your balance in life?

Your marriage meeting failed...

And you quit working at the company...

And you rejected Kurosawa's proposal...

I wanted to ask too, why?

Huh?

We totally don't understand.

I don't want to be like Naoko-senpai and lose her balance.

So, I'm asking in order to watch out for this trend and plan for it.

We're doing this for Naoko-san's sake too.

Today you'll have to spill everything.

Anego!

Well, this... please let me go...?

This smell... can you please put it aside?

Ahh... wait-

Okay!

Question No. 1,

Where and how did you meet the guy you had an affair with?

You want me to start from there right away?

Yes.

That...

Well... it was on the way home from the goukon.

My name is Miyamoto.

Hello, I'm Noda Naoko...

So, such a handsome man is still left...

Nice to meet you...

Here.

Noda-san, I've heard things about you.

You're very popular amongst your female co-workers.

Only by women... what's the use of that?

Should we change seats?

Let's go.

I'm going in the same direction,

so I'll have Miyamoto-san give me a ride. Bye!

Sorry...

There's no way I could meet my destined man at a group date.

What are you doing... Bastard!

Move away!

You're all stupid...

Stupid!

What's this?

You carry an expensive bag like this Prada...

Thinking others are idiots...

Look here...

Hurts! What are you doing?

I recommend you exit at the next station.

What? Acting all high and mighty...

I'll listen to your story.

I especially hate pompous jerks like you.

Is it so?

Are you okay?

This is the last car...

Are you okay?

Thank you.

I didn't know there were such brave men in the world.

Brave?

No way.

My legs are shaking.

No, that's not true.

Really, look.

Such behaviour doesn't seem to suit me...

Hurry!

Hurry!!

Ask for his name and cell phone number,

and offer to buy him dinner as a thank you,

then afterwards...

Well then, I'm here.

Excuse me...

Oh, nothing.

It's nothing.

Thank you.

Honey, over here.

Excuse me...

Honey, let me introduce you.

This is Noda Naoko-san.

Ah!

Sorry about last time.

What does that mean?

Do you know each other?

Thank you for saving me from the drunk man last time.

It seems we were meant to meet.

You usually don't ride the subway.

That's true.

How do women on this earth manage to get such men so easily?

My apologies... but it's a call from one of my female co-workers, may I take it?

Please.

Ah, excuse me.

Hello?

Hello, it's Hasegawa.

Mmm!

Sorry for calling on your day off,

but no matter what, I have to ask you something.

What's wrong?

The truth is... I... I think I've been played with.

What? What do you mean by "played with"?

He won't call or answer my calls.

I only have a necktie, and I can't get in touch with him.

Does that contracted employee still have another year?

Can't there be some way?

These are the consequences of your actions.

Excuse me.

Miyamoto-san.

Congratulations on your marriage.

What are you doing here?

And, Buchou, I need to talk to you.

It's about Hasegawa Manami, who's working here on contract.

Certainly she's made mistakes in her work,

but I don't think that's severe enough for her contract to be cancelled.

Isn't it a big mistake to send that kind of e-mail to the whole company?

It's a violation of the rules.

Aren't you the one who broke them first?

It was my last bachelor fling before marriage. That's all.

Buchou...

Mmm...

What are you going to do about Hasegawa-san?

Because of what she did,

it might be hard for her to stay.

Wouldn't it be better for Hasegawa-kun's confidence if she changed employment too?

Please don't speak so casually about a change of employment.

Is the firing of a contract employee...

something to be discussed in the bathroom?

Hasegawa-san...

Hasegawa-san,

I don't think she should leave.

I didn't know...

Naoko-san did so much for my sake.

No no no, it was all because of Kato.

She took the necktie left at the love hotel,

put a "one lost article" label on it and returned it.

Really?

Let's continue the talk from before.

That time, Kurosawa was also in the washroom.

Because of that he fell in love with Anego?

Wrong~

When he called me out on my way home from work,

I imagined that too.

However, guess what that guy said?

Please!

What... wait a minute...

I'm happy you have these feelings but...

I'm a obasan who's ten years your senior.

Please stop calling yourself an obasan.

But...

From today, I'd like to call you "anego."

Yes?

Please, Anego!

What's with that?

I think, since that time,

every time I almost want to dance in the clouds,

the next moment I crash to the ground.

It's always like this concerning that guy.

Well, let's drink.

Going up and going down... rising and falling...

It's as if I'm a broken elevator.

You're so considerate...

Anego, so why aren't you married yet?

About that...

Just now when you were selecting the fish so seriously,

you were cute.

Did you just say "cute"?

I'm being unexpectedly familiar.

Do you enjoy teasing this obasan?

This obasan, ten years your senior,

must seem like an object to you.

He doesn't think of me as a woman anyway.

I don't think so.

Ehh?

I don't think of you as an object, Anego.

Then, what? Something like...

A fossil?

What is this?

Cute...

Ahh... wait!

Would it be okay if I tried your cooking next time, Anego?

Why?

This guy, he's got something up his sleeve.

That is... mmm...

I...

I... &$*%#@

Aah, I can't read him!

I... &$*%...%#

Is this, the limit of an obasan!

I'm going to sit on Kurosawa and sing!

It's because of Anego.

I saw the Anego who suffers on behalf of her company...

Kurosawa-kun...

A supporter of righteousness.

There's nothing to worry about.

Don't they love each other?

I suppose.

Kurosawa-kun?

Yes?

On Sunday,

please go on a date with me!

Okay!

Sorry I made you wait.

Hello.

Hello.

This feels completely different from work.

Heh?

Really?

What feeling?

What feeling? We won't hit it off?

Is that so?

It doesn't seem like that to me.

Then, shall we go?

Mmm.

This outfit.

This outfit It took me hours to pick it out...

Playtime is now...

over.

You see, I...

Actually I...

I'm going on a marriage date.

A marriage date?

Mmm...

After meeting him,

if he's not a strange person...

I'm thinking of accepting the marriage proposal.

As my last act of being single,

I wanted to go on just one date with you for fun since we don't match at all.

Good-bye.

Anego...

Thank you!

It was the best date I ever had.

I understand... I truly understand Naoko-san's feelings.

Before accepting the realities of a marriage date,

you want to carry out a last act of youth.

Only one day of youth? How painful...

Ah... the image of that setting sun remains deeply in my mind.

What remains is not the setting sun, but Kurosawa... right?

No way!

Because it was only a one-day date...

Anego's not an idiot right?

Yes. That's like...

a purification ceremony before taking on a marriage date.

Purification ceremony?

Ahh... with this I should have had no regrets

in becoming an elite bureaucrat's wife...

The problem lies there.

At the marriage date there should've been a great catch.

Why was it broken off?

Hey! I'll tell you because I don't want any misunderstandings,

but that proposal...

I was the one who rejected it.

If you're going to hand him over to a woman with a child,

then you shouldn't have gone to the marriage date at all.

Huh?

Yes...

I was an idiot.

Naoko-san's an excellent person who does amazing work,

but she's definitely not a career woman.

So, would you quit working upon marriage?

He asks that so abruptly. X

Yes.

Saito-san, what are your hobbies?

Appreciation of classical music.

We don't match at all. X

Then, do you go to concerts frequently?

No. I listen to records alone at home.

There's a deeper depth of sound in CDs.

A nerd. X

But, there's no need to worry about him having an affair. O

It may be that, I've captured a bureaucrat's wife position.

While having dinner,

you confirm whether you can sleep and have kids with the man.

That's a marriage date, right?

Will I be able to do these things with him?

I... couldn't wait.

The truth is, I have to go to Calcutta tomorrow for an international conference,

that's why... tonight...

I really wanted to meet you.

Is that so?

We're not doing that on a first date, right?

Because, for these things, enthusiasm is still really important.

Naoko-san.

Yes?

My plane leaves at nine,

so I'll have to excuse myself for tonight.

Eh?

I wanted to take you home, but I have to prepare for my trip.

Then.

Ah~

I'm sorry.

I really enjoyed tonight.

Good night.

Ah~

Just a handshake?

Just a handshake...

Just a handshake at the end of a date.

What kind of a thing is that?

One more, please.

Yes.

Ah~ it hurts.

Naoko-san, what are your feelings?

The truth is, you really don't want to marry him, right?

Happiness isn't something that can be forced.

Anego!!

Huh...?

Kurosawa-kun...

Anego!

What are you doing here?

Here!

Here!

It hurts, Kurosawa-kun!

Eh...?

What's wrong, Kurosawa-kun?

Your heart feels like it's going to explode.

I thought something had happened,

so I ran out of the office.

I see.

You came running for me.

Ahh!

Good morning...

Anego.

What did I do?

I think I'll feel really awkward,

so I'll go back home.

Awkward? What's awkward?

Clothes, like, not changing.

Ah! Clothes... oh, clothes... that's true.

Then, please excuse me.

Wait, Kurosawa-kun!

Yes?

Well... umm...

Don't worry about what happened last night.

Okay.

I'm saved... then!

Saved?

Saved...?

That young man... is he your lover?

Right after your arranged marriage date...

How can you do such a thing?

Ah...

Do you know Saito-san?

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.

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.

Saito-san's an elite,

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

Why?

This is weird.

Eh?

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?

That person... you really love him, don't you?

Noda-san?

Please calm down?

I apologize...

Is this really okay?

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

Why are you being so hesitant?

Is something wrong?

Somehow, I feel that we mustn'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 a mutual goodwill towards each other,

and we are carrying out the marriage process.

Can't it be like this?

Ahh... I was like that too,

I thought I could love you little by little,

and... I thought 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.

Please wait.

Certainly... I had a woman I dated,

but...

I'm thinking of marrying you, so I broke up with her.

What happens to her irreplaceable four years?

I'll be honest.

I...

I was afraid of growing old alone at this pace,

so I went to an arranged marriage date.

I was like that too...

No, 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.

But...

This, I'll return it to you.

Although it's very regrettable,

I can never love you like she does...

You...

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.

Surprise!

Unbelievable.

It's okay.

Even if I'd become a bureaucrat's wife,

I don't think I'd be happy.

This is fine.

It's not fine at all.

Certainly, a big fish got away, but...

Manami-san, you need to cherish the marriage dates before your eyes.

Work hard so that nothing gets away.

It's not that. It's unbelievable!

Taking advantage of the marriage date mess to sleep with Kurosawa.

About that?

There's no point in doing the purification ceremony, right?

Who took the initiative?

What? No one took the initiative!

Isn't that good?

That was...

The mistake of a lifetime, I'm repenting it now.

But really, being an OL for so many years,

surely anyone would mess up like that once or twice...

Hey, everyone here too...

Me... not even once!

Ah, really!

Anego!

You told me earlier...

"You shouldn't do it with someone you don't really like."

You might say it's no big deal, but your heart is going to be worn down.

I said that?

You did!

That's why I wanted to develop a relationship with Tachibana-san properly,

all the way till marriage.

But...

The love's worn out... I guess.

That person...

He's always talking about business trips or overtime work,

and when he's home he just sleeps.

Even if I talk to him, I'll just be seen as a bother.

Look, it's your captured fish... well...

Look, Tachibana-san must be busy.

He's a capable man, and he's aiming for a successful career, isn't he?

He's gentle today.

From Tachibana-san? What is it?

I finished ahead of schedule, and am going to your place now.

I want to see you already. Heart~

What's with that?

Ahh... I wonder what happened~

Recently he hasn't been sending me these kind of messages...

Excuse me for a bit.

In the end she still fawns over him.

Hello?

Oh, it's Kana. What is it?

I'm out drinking with Naoko-san and the others but,

are you coming later?

It's unusual for your business trip to end a day early.

No...

I'm still at the business trip location.

Mmm?

But the mail...

Mail?

The one you just sent?

Ah!

I see! I see...

I sent it, you received it?

Are you okay? Where are you now?

Hakone.

Huh? Hakone?

What's wrong? It's strange...

The business trip is at Sendai.

Hakone?!

Well, I happened to pass it on the way back.

Happened to?!

It's in the opposite direction!!

Huh?

Wait, don't be silent, say something!

Explain to me properly!

What was up with that mail?

It's a common mistake.

To mistakenly send to the wife the mail meant for your lover.

Explain it to me properly what's going on!

Calm down.

I'll properly explain to you now.

I don't want to listen to anything! Stupid!!

The worst!

The worst...

I misjudged Tachibana-san.

You've only been married half a year... these men!

Anyhow, since you're so unhappy, why don't you separate?

That's right, huh?

Tachibana-kun's not doing this because he's worn out?

Maybe he is worn out. Hakone has onsens after all.

To lie about a day on your business trip is the a sign of an affair, isn't it?

Really?

Why are you asking me?

Ah, I'm sorry.

Tachibana

Excuse me for a minute...

I definitely won't forgive him!!!

This special was incredibly painful to work on,

so any thanks is much appreciated.

Hello?

I'm sorry. I'm repenting right now.

Tachibana-kun, why are you apologizing to me?

Well...

If I talk to Kana now, it'll make the situation worse.

And at these times Noda-san is so dependable.

That passionate mail just then, who were you going to send it to?

Tell me the truth!

A former dispatch worker, an ex-girlfriend.

She's now the landlady of a inn in Hakone.

It's definitely a total mess.

No, I haven't done anything yet.

Just now, I was going to go after this talk.

"After this"?!

Come back to Tokyo right now!

If nothing's happened, you can still make up for it, right?

Noda-san, that... well... isn't tomorrow okay?

Don't say such stupid things.

When I say "right now", I mean right now.

Kneel on the ground and apologize to Kana-san.

You octopus!

Why am I mad?

This one is asking for advice about a problem.

The husband seems to be unfaithful.

She's already feeling exhausted.

Tachibana's rushing back from Hakone right now.

What should she do?

That call was from Tachibana-san?

That's good, he's coming back.

It doesn't matter, that idiot.

The bathroom should be in the north side of the house.

This is the layout of the inquirer's house.

So it is like that.

Looking from the center of the house,

the north side is the area that gets dirty.

If the bathroom is located there, then a man might have a lover away from home.

He won't stay at home,

no matter what he'll want to play outside.

Then, for a wife this is the worst kind of fengshui.

My house's bathroom is on the north side.

As expected of Dr. Kopa, he's right on the mark.

To prevent this kind of situation from happening, what should one do?

First, you have to clean the north side...

Clean...

Yes.

Then, thorough ventilation. Clean the north bathroom,

then maintain fresh ventilation...

Cleaning prevents unfaithfulness?

It's not something so easily explained.

Everyone's getting hooked into feng shui...

But I'm in the Hosoki Kazuko club...

[Hosoki Kazuko = a famous Japanese fortune teller]

Be quiet.

Even Kato...

I see.

Now then...

let's have Dr. Kopa predict next year's fortunes.

Then, let's start from those who are One White Water Star. [nine star ki - oriental astrology system]

Naoko-san is One White Water Star. (1963/1972/1981/1990)

Ok, starting from One White Water Star.

Next year will be fast-paced and challenging,

and there will be many new encounters.

But, although it's important to act briskly and earnestly,

you need to persist completely to the end.

Lucky color is red.

Red, red!

Those who are Two Black Soil Star are next. (1962/1971/1980/1989)

Two Black Soil Star.

It's a good year to widely expand human relations.

But if you're unprepared, even if you meet many people,

you'll lose the trust of others.

Use your cheerful face and your travels...

to grab hold of opportunities.

Lucky color is pink.

Those who are Three Bright Green Tree Star are next. (1961/1970/1979/1988)

That's me.

Three Bright Green Star.

Yes.

It's a year when you can pull yourself up one level.

Reach for your dreams and work hard.

In both love and work,

up one level!

What about those already married?

Those who are Four Green Tree Star are next. (1960/1969/1978/1987)

Four Green Tree Star.

Yes.

If your footwork isn't good,

you'll lose opportunities. So, first have good footwork.

Then, in the workplace with someone older, there'll be an opportunity for love.

Really! Divorce and remarriage?

Next is Five Yellow Soil Star. (1959/1968/1977/1986)

Five Yellow Soil Star.

To be happy,

you have to encourage yourself everyday.

There is also an opportunity for love.

But, be careful of money troubles.

Lucky color is yellow.

Next is Six White Metal Star. (1958/1967/1976/1985)

That's me.

Six White Metal Star.

It's a year of big changes

in your love and workplace environment.

Changes?

You'll fail if you're aimless and unsure. Consider carefully your actions.

Yes, I'll consider carefully.

Your health will be unexpectedly important next year.

Lucky color is white.

White.

Those who are Seven Red Metal Star are next. (1957/1966/1975/1984)

You'll be showered with love and money;

it's a happy year.

But, you must be careful,

happiness sticks out like a sore thumb.

So, don't brag too much, others will be jealous of you.

And, you can discover an unforeseen talent.

You also have an opportunity for passionate love.

Lucky color is green.

Those who are Eight White Soil Star is next. (1956/1965/1974/1983)

Yes, it's a very abundant, substantial year.

Money and love will stay the same, so you need to work hard.

And, you need to build up trust, along with your assets.

Lucky color is wine red.

Last is Nine Purple Fire Star. (1955/1964/1973/1982)

Yes.

Those who are Nine Purple Star...

Your fortune is very steady.

It can be said that

it's a year of preparation for facing your new dreams.

There's also family fortune.

Family fortune... meaning marriage.

Marriage? With who?

Lucky color is brown.

Thank you very much.

If you act according to Kopa's fortunes,

no matter how unfortunate you were this year, next year you can grasp great happiness.

Really?

Especially,

Especially, those who have nothing

will be blessed with great happiness in 2006.

Happiness will descend from north and northwest.

But, those who stay put because they have bad luck, do these predictions apply to them?

Bluntly speaking, that's a mistake.

If you want to be happy, work hard - don't make preparations too late.

People are born in order to be happy.

So, look on the bright side, and move forward with all your strength.

This way you can obtain happiness.

That is... look towards happiness, have the courage to move forward.

That's most important.

Yes. For now,

happy people are those who have the right timing.

Ah, people who have the right timing...

Dr. Kopa said it well, right?

Right?

Everyone, work hard in applying Dr. Kopa's fengshui calculations,

and together welcome a happy 2006 year.

Wishing everyone a wonderful new year.

Huh?

Ah! It's already so late. I have to go now.

Then I'll be going.

Naoko-san!

Hmm?

Although you got angry just then,

but Naoko-san really should go to where Kurosawa is.

Huh?

Because didn't Dr. Kopa say so too?

"Next year happiness will descend from the north."

That's definitely referring to Mongolia.

I don't understand your meaning.

I've finally met a suitable doctor,

it's time for my bad luck to turn.

Why do I have to go to Mongolia?

Is it really finished, with Kurosawa?

There is no "finished" or anything else, as we never properly dated.

How on earth did that happen?

We want to ask!

What on earth happened?

Although there was a night of indiscretion...

We completely don't understand!

I got it,

then I'll tell you everything.

What it's like being played with by a younger guy...

How confused I was then...

Hurry up, and leave!

Please!

Let me stay tonight! I have nowhere to go.

My parents were transferred so their house was vacated,

Saotome-san's staying over at Tachibana-san's place, so I was kicked out.

It's before payday, I don't have any money, so please!

All lies! I really hate this kind of thing.

Don't presume about something which happened once!

I understand!

I'll make sure there's none of that.

None? Why? I mean, not why.

I understand. I'll sleep on the sofa.

So, Anego, you sleep here.

Wh-, wait!

Don't touch me!

I won't take one step pass the boundary.

What are you doing? Stop it!

I won't even take one step.

What's with this? Ehh?

Good night.

That's what I call "presumptuous"!

This is bad.

I can't sleep...

What is that kid doing?

What... he sleeps fine.

He looks stupid.

So should I be your private tutor?

Huh? Why?

[sougoushoku = career track position]

Because, the sougoushoku exam is next week.

Then continuing with the last question...

1: Birmingham, 2: Paris,

It's also refreshing and good like this...

3: Stockholm, 4: Brussels.

4 - Brussels.

Will I get kicked out once the exam is over?

That was easy, right?

If we're together, our feelings will rise...

Hey, what should we have for dinner tonight?

Anything's good.

Because your cooking's good, Naoko-san.

When did he start calling me "Naoko-san!"

Ah! I mean...

Not "Naoko-san." Anego.

You don't need to restate it!

You don't need to restate it!

Oh no!

My thoughts slipped out of my mouth...

I can't. I'm nervous...

Just a second!

Hello?

Makoto... Makoto's disappeared.

Calm down first. I'll come, so...

Senpai!

What's going on?

Makoto's disappeared.

Eriko-san's panicking, and I can't just leave her.

There's 20 minutes till the interview.

You tried so hard, and you're just going to give it all up?

Hello, Eriko-san? I'm sorry,

but I can't leave the office.

I understand...

I'm sorry for disturbing you at work.

Did you contact Sawaki-san?

I'm sorry, it's okay.

I'll look more on my own. Excuse me.

Hello? Eriko-san?

Buchou, I'm sorry.

Noda-kun! What're you doing?

I'm sorry. I won't take the interview.

Hey!

Noda-kun, where did she go?

Ahh!!

She actually went?

You can't go in yet.

There's someone weird at the entrance.

He was just looking through your mail.

He's here, he's here.

Wait, the "weird" person...

Dad?

What's wrong? So suddenly...

Your mum told me to give this to you.

Ah~

Pickled vegetables. Thank you.

This is a junior from my company, just that...

He came to give me the stuff I forgot.

Yes!

You can go now.

Dad, come inside.

No, I'm going.

Wait a minute, Dad.

Dad!

I'm really sorry.

Kurosawa-kun,

you always apologize.

Umm, I'll go.

Ah, really?

It's okay, it's okay. I'll do it.

Thank you.

Ok.

Be careful.

Have fun on the trip tomorrow.

Mmm!

Then...

Mmm!

Bye bye~

Naoko-san!

Good evening~

I'm sorry for calling you out so abruptly.

What's wrong?

You're weird for some reason today.

Ku... Ku... Kurosawa-kun...

Are you cold?

You're shaking.

Kurosawa-kun. Listen to me.

I...

I was happy seeing you in the morning, day, and evening.

Me too.

I realized it after you first disappeared.

I wish you'll always stay by my side...

Yes! Me too.

But, I don't want that kind of living arrangement.

How should I say it?

Just say it clearly.

Okay. Then I'll just say it.

Kurosawa-kun.

Please marry me.

Marry?

It wouldn't work, right? Of course...

Umm...

Marriage isn't a problem between just two people.

There are the parents, the company...

You're right.

There are probably several things to consider.

So,

please give me time to think.

I understand.

How long?

About five years... I think.

I understand!

I burdened you many times.

How much of a fool am I?

How could I have said those words?

I'm done for.

This is the end, the end!!

Five years...

If I wait five years, exactly how old will I be?

How old?

Proposing so suddenly, that's so reckless.

At first, "please go out with me" is the norm.

It completely ruins the strategical order you apply to marriage.

Bluntly speaking, you were too stupid.

It's as you said,

I was an idiot.

Senpai wanted to quickly settle things once and for all, right?

Yes, that's right, because I only had marriage in my eyes.

Being with a man who won't marry is a waste of time.

Mmm...

I, who wanted to marry right away...

and the kid who wanted to play for 5 more years,

Facing a ten year age gap,

that irresolvable age difference... it crushed me.

Anyways, when I realized it was useless, I thought to end it cleanly.

Move on to what was next...

But, the next guy was much worse.

An affair...

If someone was kind to a woman at that time, she'll be weak.

Please sit.

Thank you.

When I was in college, I lodged near here.

Then somewhere in this city,

I might have passed a sailor-uniformed Naoko-san.

Here's

a little something...

This is...!

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 a minute...

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.

Let's be together.

Let's be happy together.

Until that day arrives...

I want you to trust and wait for me.

My husband wants a divorce.

I was informed by an attorney, today.

What should I do now?

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 all this time.

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.

Don't affairs have age limits?

Huh?

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'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.

After so long,

you can't force yourself to change.

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.

Uwah...

That's horrible...

Bye.

Sorry for calling you,

to meet here during your day off.

It's about Sawaki-san, right?

Yes.

I wanted to confirm something for sure.

Wait a minute...

Let me ask you a question.

Yes?

Noda-san, do you want to break up with Sawaki-san?

Or rather, do you want to be with him?

About that...

I really don't know.

The more I know about Sawaki-san,

the more I don't know how he feels.

Just like me during that time.

Because he's kind.

Sawaki-san,

leaving his family and marrying you...

Was that true?

Yes.

Then his wife started harassing me.

My company and parents' home were sent defamatory letters.

But everyday he was kindly

encouraging me.

In what way?

"Let's do our best."

And "Let's be happy together."

This is not fate!

I've...

stopped considering it for another 5 years.

Ah really?

What is it?

Let's get married.

Ah-,I finally said it!

With who?

She still doesn't get it...

Naoko-san...

Marry me, and go with me to Mongolia.

Is this the spirit of youth?

Or he's simply drunk?

What you're saying is,

you're afraid to go to Mongolia alone?

Yeah...

But that's not only it,

He's easy to read, how cute~

I...

Not only failed my arranged marriage,

but also failed to break up a marriage.

With you knowing that,

and me impatient for marriage...

Are you okay being tied up like that?

Everything is included,

because it's Naoko-san.

The Naoko-san you are now is who've

I've grown to like.

Living for 33 years, I can say that this is the first time I'm so happy...

I'm glad to be alive.

There's a big problem!

Eriko-san's at the rooftop...

Eriko-san!

Careful, what are you doing?

Come down from there!

Don't come any closer!

Eriko-san,

grab my hand.

Goodbye, Naoko-san...

I believed Naoko-san would surely save me.

I believed so...

Eriko-san!!!!

My legs are shaking.

Eriko-san!

If you jump, I'll jump with you too.

I can't let Eriko-san die while I stay alive.

Let go.

I won't let go!

I won't let go!

I definitely won't let go of this hand.

Because...

Because... I stole your husband.

I've been thinking about it since then.

As I thought, it's impossible.

I can't marry you.

I want to apologize, that's all.

Please don't apologize for that...

Can I...

Can I ask you something?

Yes...

If you'll tell me my failings, I'll correct them.

As I thought, it's still impossible?

Sorry, you're not at fault, I am.

Sawaki-san and Eriko-san...

They divorced.

It really was my fault, breaking up a family,

then quickly marrying Kurosawa-kun, I can't do that.

Then, I'll wait.

When would it be the right time?

No, that's...

No, no...

Anyways, I cannot marry you.

Actually, what are your feelings?

That is...

If I...

Get married to Kurosawa-kun...

Well... I would get very jealous.

Also...

I would worry about when you will start looking at younger women.

If that's the case, then I can't make you happy, right?

Do you really think that way?

I...

When I'm with you, I feel comfortable and at ease.

But, is it that hard to be happy?

For me, it's like that.

11 years...

Naoko...

Thank you for your work.

Thank you for 11 years.

Thank you for your work.

Senpai!

Thank you for taking care of me, in public and in private.

Naoko-san,

I was always giving you trouble.

Although I was a bad kouhai,

Naoko-senpai always helped me out.

Thank you very much.

Thank you very much!

I'm the thankful one.

Everyone...

put in so much effort for me.

I'm really grateful for it.

Please forgive my stupid selfishness.

Well, everyone...

Please take care!

Here is the end of my story.

I really did many laughable, stupid things.

Everyone needs to carefully watch his or her footsteps,

and please cherish the current happiness.

When you're scrambling in confusion and anxious...

When you're dizzy and about to lose your mind...

it's impossible to get everything.

Finished!

Boss, return my salted salmon.

Yes~

Senpai, you still finished too early.

What else is there?

You don't seem very refreshed.

The more we hear, the more the mystery deepens.

In the end, do you like Kurosawa?

Do you hate him?

Why did you reject his proposal?

That's the biggest mystery.

You guys sound like high school students.

You think a 34 year-old woman

can obtain happiness by liking or hating someone?

Then with what kind of person can you obtain happiness?

That's a good question!

Whether it's 10 or 20 years

after marriage, whatever happens,

you can have a concrete image of that person.

A person who looks at life having a plan and goal really is the best.

A man who doesn't even send an e-mail after a half-year of separation,

is out of the question.

Basically, young guys are like that.

I've erased him cleanly from my mind.

Finished!

Young men really don't have any willpower.

Definitely.

Senpai, will you be on time for your date?

I drank too much.

Since there's still time, let's go sober up.

I'm telling Kato this...

At that time, I...

I was completely punch drunk,

but in fact I was very depressed.

It was a company I worked in for 11 years and that I liked.

Although I decided to quit...

I felt lonely, helpless,

and insecure about life.

Therefore, I felt I shouldn't use marriage to run away.

I should stop clinging out of desperation...

because that,

won't make Kurosawa happy.

Anyways, I hope I'll come to stand on my own two feet.

But Senpai!

Is there really someone who can live alone?

It's not like something Kato would say.

I...

I think love is like a sickness.

With work you only need to work hard to produce results.

With love the harder you work the worse things get.

If you get infected...

You can only strengthen your immune system and recover quickly.

This is about... Buchou?

At that time I also had a serious illness.

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 that Buchou 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.

Wah, I see...

To want something as to even go this far... seems serious.

There was nothing else I could do,

I wanted everyone to know how painful I felt.

I understand but...

I don't get it.

The way you did things was dirty.

Shouldn't you apologize since you launched a scud missile into the company?

Why is Katou-san so mad?

I already understand what you're saying but...

If you're in pain,

shouldn't you examine your husband's feelings for the lover and thoroughly settle things?

Since the wife is in a strong position,

can't you resolve this fair and square?

Do you think so too, Buchou?

That's not good, don't be so impulsive...

Buchou, whose side are you on?

Hiromi...

Buchou! This is the office.

Sorry, I forgot...

You talked about breaking up many times before, but...

This time it's real, right?

Yes.

Looking at Noda-san,

I thought this way is also wrong.

I see.

These 3 years have given you painful memories.

I'm sorry.

I was happy.

Thank you for those 3 years.

Then, thank you for everything.

Buchou...

Lastly please make me one promise...

Continue to abstain from smoking.

Alright, I promise you.

Thank you for everything.

You work hard too.

After breaking up, I threw myself into my work in order to rehabilitate.

But it's great that you've become a vice-director just a year into sougoushoku.

I'm impressed!

But the time that I spent being sick,

is better than the present many times over.

Ehh?

Although we can't be together, we can live life together.

Does such a person exist,

whose depth of time is completely different?

Kato...

Let me clarify first, I don't have any regrets.

I want to experience love again.

Whatever painful feelings may occur, that's fine with me.

Because I want to experience love.

To Buchou who made me think this way,

I'm really thankful...

I see.

Isn't it good that Senpai has met someone new?

Where did both of you get to know each other?

Language school.

Eh...

Language school?

Ah, excuse me... it's from the office.

It's time to go.

Hello...

Kurosawa-kun...

What do you mean by "missing"?

An accident - caught in a snowstorm?!

Is there anyone at your police department who speaks Japanese?

Touzai Corporation's Akihiko Kurosawa.

No news of him for 3 days...

It's no good, Buchou, he completely doesn't understand...

Of course, you're speaking Japanese!

Hello, hello!

I don't understand Mongolian, is there someone that understands Japanese?

Is there someone that speaks Mongolian?

That's impossible.

Yes!

I'll talk, if it's just a little bit.

Senpai...

When there's trouble Noda-kun...

Aren't you Noda-kun?!

It's from the Mongolian police, but do you really understand?

I'll try.

Hello.

Hello. Hello.

Touzai Company's Kurosawa Akihiko still hasn't been found yet?

I'm sorry, can you please speak a little slower.

Yes,

Yes, yes,

Yes, yes, and?

I understand. Please...

Please save Kurosawa.

Thank you.

Noda-kun, you really understand what they're saying?

She can even talk to them, she must understand.

3 days ago he left Ulan Bator.

It seems he's still not back yet.

Today, his laptop was found on the Hulun Buir plateau.

Laptop...

It seems they also found what is considered to be Kurosawa's possessions in the snow.

It means he hasn't been found...

They still can't determine if he's dead...

But it's -40 degrees...

What are you saying - it'll be fine.

It's Kurosawa...

He must in Mongolia somewhere attending a party or something...

It also happened during the new employee training session.

That time it was also the police's misunderstanding...

He really makes others worried...

But since even the police is taking action,

is there anyone who can go to Mongolia?

Buchou! Although I want to go,

I need to send this to my wife's parents.

I'm sorry.

I also arranged with family members to go to an onsen.

The single employees shouldn't have any plans yet.

We two are on vacation starting from tonight.

I've got a cold.

With bosses and colleagues like these,

there's no help for Kurosawa.

Really...

Ok, I understand...

It looks like I need to go...

I want to go... although I really want to fly there right now,

I have a business golf trip tomorrow which can't be cancelled.

Right, Noda-kun...?

What?

You speak Mongolian so beautifully,

can you go?

Why me?

That's right.

Noda-kun is not an employee anymore.

There is no obligation for her to go so far

for the sake of a kouhai in her old company.

In addition, Anego

rejected Kurosawa's proposal right?

That guy could get into an accident and freeze to death, it's of no concern to you.

After all, it's a guy she threw away.

What is everyone saying?

Ok, I see.

I'm sorry, pretend I didn't say those words just then.

Looks like I'm still going...

Tomorrow after the golf competition ends.

Is that so?

If Buchou can go, the problem will be solved.

Who will reserve a hotel for me?

Ahh Buchou!

Please bring some basashi when you return.

[basashi=raw horsemeat dish]

The Mongolian version is supposed to be delicious.

Good luck with tomorrow's golf competition!

I'll work hard tomorrow!

What is it with everyone?

Aren't you worried about Kurosawa-kun?

What basashi?

What golf competition?

Kurosawa-kun could be having an accident

in the middle of a -40 degrees snowstorm.

Isn't the situation now a race against time?

I was waiting for these words!

You said it well!

That's the Noda-kun I know.

Eh?

You're the one Kurosawa is waiting for.

You don't have a reason not to go.

The company will foot all the expenses.

So, please save Kurosawa!

I beg you!

Buchou...

Hello? Executive director?

This is Sakaguchi.

I'm sorry, we're leaving now.

We've decided to let

a female employee fly there in our place; she speaks Mongolian well.

Yes,

we can count on her. There'll be no problems.

Hello? I'm really sorry,

but just now

something urgent came up, and...

I'm really sorry.

I see.

Okay, I understand. I'll wait for you.

When will you be here?

Errr... sometime next year?

Are you joking?

This isn't a time to be joking. I'm really sorry,

but I have to go.

What emergency? Hello?

I booked the earliest flight out tomorrow.

Since it's early in the morning,

please stay at a hotel near Narita (International Airport) tonight.

This is the reimbursement.

Senpai...

I know what you want to say.

I'm really an idiot.

I'm going to rescue a man who doesn't even e-mail me.

If it's like this,

I shouldn't have accepted the task.

No.

Actually, I was a little moved back then.

When did you learn to speak Mongolian?

If you don't go, then who would?

Then, have a good trip.

Be careful.

Translator's notes:

In earlier episodes, Naoko called Kurosawa "henachoko".

Henachoko literally means unripe.

I translated it as "puny" in those episodes,

but I've decided to use "immature" instead.

Sorry for the change.

Really...

How long am I going to be Anego?

I already have Mochizuki-san.

Who is that?

To: Noda Naoko

From: Kurosawa Akihiko

To: Noda Naoko

From: Kurosawa Akihiko

Kurosawa?

Dear Anego,

Merry Christmas.

How are you spending your Christmas eve?

I'm at the Hulun Buir Plateau now.

An old man here whom I've befriended suddenly fell ill.

I delivered medicine to his tent. I'm now on my way back.

The wind is getting stronger.

If I don't hurry, I'll run into a snowstorm.

Anego,

I'm sorry for not being able to regularly e-mail you.

I wanted to,

but the telephone lines are only found on hills

with electric wind mill generators, more than 120-km away.

My cell phone also has been out of range.

Somehow...

I want to tell you many, many things.

I really... want to see you.

Anego!

Please, Anego.

Anego, let's go.

Anego!

Anego! Let's go to another bar.

Anego, your lunch was really good.

Anego!

Anego!

Please wait, Anego.

Anego...

Shall we take a break and go for a walk?

I hope good things happen to Anego this year.

Anego, don't you want to go and see Mongolia?

Anego...

Please come to Mongolia someday.

Kurosawa-kun!

Do your best!

I'm going to go see you right now.

I'll never forgive you if you die!

Anego!

I hear you calling... from Mongolia.

That's okay. I'm going to go see you right now.

Anego!

I heard you again!

Anego.

Wait, Anego!

Kurosawa-kun...

Where are you taking a trip to?

Mongolia.

Mon... Mongolia?

I'm going to look for the stranded Kurosawa-kun.

Why...

Why... is that very person standing in front of my eyes?

Huh?

Ah! Well...

I lost my way in a snowstorm.

I was stranded...

Then I was saved by some nomads who happened to pass by.

What?

You were safe and sound?

Yes, that's right.

Are you alright?

Oh, by the way, how did you know that I was stranded?

How? The Mongolian police and your company are all panicking!

Really?!

If you were saved, at the very least contact someone!

But... you don't have to be so angry.

I didn't think that much about it...

Anyways, the snowstorm had already stopped.

I had this sudden urge to see you,

so I hopped on a plane.

I'm sorry for making you worry about me.

Are you stupid?

I didn't worry about you.

The director begged me to help - against my will.

After this, I have a date... don't joke around!

You caused a lot of trouble for everyone,

but if you're going to come back like nothing's happened,

it's better that you just stay stranded!

Why can you only talk this way?

You're so stupid,

it's a waste of my time!

Why are you crying one moment, then mad the next?

You...

why don't you stay in Mongolia forever and never come back?

Anego...

I think we won't see each other again in this lifetime.

I'm busy, so this is it.

Farewell!

Hello?!

Mo... Mochizuki-san!

Are you still at the restaurant?

I'm so sorry!

I'll go right now. Ok!

I'm really sorry about what happened today.

So you probably

got yourself involved in your kouhai's troubles again, right?

Exactly!

I thought so.

Mochizuki-san,

what did you want to say...?

Yes,

I wanted to tell you before this year ends;

Let's get married.

Let's get married.

I hope you'll give me a reply as soon as possible.

Just kidding.

No matter what it is,

my bad habit is that I'm dissatisfied

when I don't have the results immediately.

Sorry.

Is it resolved already?

The emergency...?

Ah, no problem at all!

I have a kouhai who always causes me trouble.

But it's already resolved.

What about this luggage...?

What was the kouhai's trouble?

That... well...

Although I call him a kouhai,

he's actually a immature jerk I worked with at my previous workplace.

Well, I already quit that job.

So I have absolutely nothing to do with him anymore.

That immature jerk

was stranded in Mongolia.

But there was a misunderstanding.

On his own...

He was saved and on his own,

he came back like nothing happened.

He really pissed me off!

That immature jerk.

And then?

That's it.

In the future, I will definitely never involve myself with that immature jerk again.

I see.

Well, Mochizuki-san,

about what you just said...

Please let me answer you right now.

I'm really happy.

I would like you to take care of me.

Please marry me!

Thank you.

Are you sure?

Although I'm an ignorant person,

please teach me.

Somehow, I feel thirsty!

May I have this?

Mongolia, right?

I remember...

That I first met you... at the Mongolian language class.

Right.

Actually, from that time onwards,

I already knew I should marry you.

I've decided that I would marry when I turn 40.

40 years old?

Is that right?

Before the age of 40,

I would be a hospital doctor. I would be free to spend my time however I like.

Traveling and learning the language of a country I like.

However, when I turn 40, I'll

have a family.

By the age of 43, I'll have 2 children.

When I turn 45, I'll quit my current hospital work,

and inherit my family's hospital.

When I turn 50, my father will step down,

and I'll become director.

At the age of 55, I'll expand the hospital,

increasing the number of bed spaces and doctors.

During this time,

I hope that my wife can focus on our children's education.

When I'm 60,

my children should have been admitted to medical school.

I would be relieved.

Our family

will spend a week travelling all around the world.

And much more... At 70, 80, even 90 years old,

I've decided on many things I'll do.

If I say them now you'll just forget them...

Are you listening?

Of course!

It's a most wonderful plan!

Mochizuki-san,

you're the ideal person of my dreams!

You don't have to force yourself.

What are you talking about? I wasn't forcing myself.

Naoko-san...

Why did you come to see me tonight?

Huh?

Because it was a pre-arranged action?

However, 30 minutes ago,

you were about to go to someplace else.

I'm not attacking you,

but I'm worried

about my plan being forced upon

such a person like you.

It's true that 30 minutes ago,

I tried to do something rash.

However, even though I'm like this,

if I marry you,

can't I live a proper life?

From today on, I'll transform into a "follow-the-plan"-type of woman.

I'll do my best!

I'm very sorry.

I think it's impossible for Naoko-san to do that.

Mochizuki-san...

What I said today... let's just pretend it never happened.

How come...?

I'm sorry.

Tha... that's alright.

Don't let it bother you!

I've done it again...

Again?

I've always missed the deadlines for life's important moments.

Why does it always turn out this way?

You still don't understand?

Yes?

Why does it always turn out this way...

You are the one who knows best.

That man in Mongolia...

You like him, don't you?

Tonight,

I'm sorry I offered and retracted the proposal.

I should be the one saying that.

I'm sorry!

About that... you're right.

I'm an impulsive woman who can't plan things,

of course you would refuse someone like me.

I apologize for troubling you.

I'll leave now.

Yes?

Hello, Senpai?

Please hear me out and don't get mad,

Kurosawa came back from Mongolia as if nothing had happened.

Are you listening, Senpai?

That's what it looks like.

Eh?

Senpai, you already saw Kurosawa?

And then? Please let us hear your story,

we'll be waiting for you at Kintarou's.

Sorry, but let me be alone today.

Sorry, bye.

Hello, Senpai?

Ouch!

Why are you sitting here?

You should go to the company and apologize to everyone!

Well, if I called buchou...

I'll be sent back to Mongolia like this.

I see.

Anyway, didn't you have a date?

Ah!

By any chance... again?

Again?!

What do you mean "again"?!

It's all because of you!

What is it?

Nothing at all.

It can't be... I was the reason you were dumped?

Look here!

Just thirty minutes ago,

a doctor proposed to me.

A doctor? Seriously?

If things went smoothly, I would have been the wife of a hospital director.

Can't be... she refused because of me?

This guy is so full of himself, must be.

She refused a doctor's proposal to be with me?!

Why did you let such a good opportunity slip by?

So much pressure-

Can't we change the topic?

Which reminds me...

I just received your Christmas e-mail,

but didn't you write that

you wanted to tell me many things?

About that...

Important things, right?

Here it comes!!

She's completely in expectation mode.

Why did he just run 5 cm away from me?

Well...

Well, what?

Impossible, impossible

The happiness you would have being a doctor's wife.

Please don't expect that from the me of 23 years...

... If I said something like that, will I be hit again?

He sure is cute~...

But, is a man suppose to be like this?

I kinda don't feel like talking.

You're the one who has many things to say.

Anego...

For the time being,

put marriage and other such things aside.

Putting them aside...

Please come to Mongolia with me.

I'm not going.

Is that so?

That's right.

How long do I have to keep on doing things like this?

How long do you have to keep on doing things like this?

Well,

I still can't get over it...

Why did you refuse a doctor's proposal?

I didn't refuse. I leapt to accept it.

Heh?

He is a very organized person;

I didn't fit in his plan.

Originally, I had my own plans for life too.

Getting married at 27,

having kids before 30,

and having a fashionable house by 33.

But the truth is...

I'm a dispatch employee at the age of 34.

Even though I gave it my best shot,

life didn't completely turned out as I planned.

That's me.

Wait...

I don't really understand.

Kids, don't understand these things.

But,

I think saying that you have to do something by a certain age

is wrong.

Because...

There are many who progress in life as planned, but are unhappy...

Trying your best with all your heart...

The Anego who exists now...

You should be praising yourself for who you are.

Oh no... I think I'm going to cry.

I'll praise you!

Anego, you are amazing.

You tried your best with all your heart!

Until the age of 34...

Saying 34 was unnecessary.

I'm sorry!

But...

Thank you.

I'll support you and cheer for you!

Even if we're not together,

I will always like Anego.

Probably...

It's probably not "always,"

...but, I'm still happy!

Kurosawa-kun.

Yes?

Even if we're not together,

we can live life together.

If there's someone like that, we would be stronger...

We would feel that we're able to live on.

Oops...

I impulsively KISSED her...

I think I'm melting...

If things go on like this we'll probably sleep together.

Even though this is sly of me,

but if it's possible, I hope she'll take the initiative.

Not good, this is definitely not good!

I'm the woman, I can't take the initiative!

???

I really, don't get it~

Hello?

Kana-san?

What happened?

Calm down!

I got it, I got it.

I'm going right now.

What are you doing? Come with me!

If you truly feel bad, kneel and apologize!

Anego,

I rushed back from Hakone!

Anego, this bastard isn't honestly sorry. So annoying!

Why is Kurosawa-kun with you?

Kurosawa!

Surprise meeting between the two!

Senpai, so that's why you said that you wanted to be "alone".

That's NOT it!

Sorry we interrupted you two~

Don't be silly!

Where did you two go just before now?

Kurosawa-san, you'll tell us the truth, right?

I can't say that "nothing" really happened.

That hurt!

Kurosawa, drink something!

And then?

How far did you guys go?

You're like kids.

The kid is acting like he's all great.

Welcome!

Boss, the usual.

Yes sir~

Senpai, you go ask.

Heh? No, no!

It's done. Fengshui cocktail.

That's good.

I absolutely have to drink this.

Ah...

Good evening!

Umm...

Excuse me, are you Dr. Kopa-san?

Yes, that's right.

Umm...

we're big fans of you, doctor.

That's makes me happy. Thank you!

What's your birth date?

You'll tell my fortune now?

Yes.

Wow!

I'll tell YOUR fortune, too.

Really?

Really?

How is it?

[Showa 46th year, June 7th]

[1982, March 26th.]

The two of you... next year...

A huge event will happen.

Dr. Kopa,

this huge event is...?

Well...

I can't say it...

Not from me.

Why is that?

Please tell me.

Both of you want to hear it?

Do you have the courage to hear it?

Well, then... I guess I won't.

I still...

Want to hear it.

I'm not listening!

Ah, only Anego...

Kopa-san, please only tell her~~

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Kopa-sensei!

Please!

Please tell me!!

We two...

Translator, Editing: yeulih

Next year...

What'll happen to us next year?

I beg you,

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tell me!

Dr. Kopa!

Dr. Kopa~!!!!

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