Original subtitles

Hello and welcome sir.

Fire that doorman.

Our rule states that if you are found in possession of a cellphone during work, you'll be automatically fired.

- Who's in charge of housekeeping today? - It's Matsuda-san.

When veterans become accustomed, they learn to cut corners at work.

You're fired.

Who are you?

I was hired mid-career starting this spring, I'm Shibayama.

For me, drinking milk after my bath is the ultimate happiness.

I couldn't care less about your happiness.

My business is to consider what will satisfy my guests.

Hey, what are you doing?

You're fire--...!

Fiery....

...red neck tiger beetle, that's what you look like.

Why can't I fire her?

Could it be because you've fallen in love with her?

Don't be ridiculous.

You're always alone when we meet at parties, huh? How come?

That person is just about right.

She's just about the right woman to show in front Wada's face.

Since a man who doesn't know how to lie will never be popular.

- That's not possible. - No, sir. It is the truth.

Hey, are you okay?

I'm fine.

Will it cheer her up if she sees a person drinking milk?

This is his how the president expresses courtship in the best way he can.

The president who dislikes milk is acting like it's delicious.

That way, he'll capture her love by lying.

I've decided.

I will bring her to the party in the next 2 months.

It seems Shibayama Misaki has a boyfriend.

Not only that, the man is Belgian. His name is...

...Gabriel.

Belgian...

Gabriel?

President!

May I help you, sir?

Let me borrow...

...a stapler.

Okay.

Please.

- I went and got a stapler. - I did not ask for it though.

Even if there is such a thing, it shouldn't be a problem!

- How did it go? - Of course I can't just ask her.

If you're concerned about the other employees watching you, then have her come here.

- That sort of thing is a bad idea! - Why?

Would an employee be willing to follow a president who calls her to his office...

...just to ask if she has a boyfriend or not?

A leader who is aiming to make the world's best hotels...

...doesn't do such a disgraceful thing!

Then why don't we ask Miura?

I heard about it from Miura.

Miura? Who's that.

Your employee who'll be on his second year here.

- Ah, I see. - You're doing good, Mahiro-chan.

- Thank you very much. - You're a quick learner, huh.

Oh, that guy huh.

I do recognize him... a bit.

The problem is how will you approach him?

- Thanks. - You got it.

- Miura. - Yes?

What's the news with Matsuda-san's re-employment?

Oh, I asked Misaki-chan to handle it.

Right now, she applied for work at one hotel company...

...she's set to get a reply soon.

I see.

I still can't believe Matsuda-san is gone from this company.

During staff members' birthdays, she'd give us handmade gifts of toothpick pouches...

She's such a kind person, isn't she?

What's a toothpick pouch?

It's a bag where you put in toothpicks, what else?

Is there usually a time where you use a toothpick?

When you eat stir fried water spinach.

There'll be moments you don't know if you're eating it in order to eat...

...or you're eating it in order to get it stuck between your teeth.

What are you saying? I don't get it at all.

Maybe it's because you're still young.

For me it's the bean sprouts in namul (Korean stir-fried veggie side dish).

Oh, you understand!

And also, shredded dried squid, right?

Then what about enoki mushrooms in hot pot?

The garlic chives in the stir-fried liver-chives?

How about the spinach in ikkei ramen?

You're being desperate even though someone has empathized with you.

What are you saying...

Thank you for the hard work.

Where you headed to?

To lunch.

- How about you, Boss? - Well, me too.

Where will you eat?

How about you?

I've been wanting to try the Chinese restaurant Gia since this morning.

What a coincidence. I also I feel like having Chinese food since this morning.

Eating face to face with the president is sure making me nervous.

You don't look like it though.

Come on, do I look like the type who shows that kind of expression?

Ah... How are the two newbies?

- Are they able to adapt to the workplace? - Which team are you, sir?

- Which team? - Hori Mahiro or Shibayama Misaki...

I was wondering which type you'll go with?

- Which one are you? - Well, Mahiro-chan of course.

Generally the other employees are also with Team Mahiro-chan.

Is that so.

But only Otonashi-san insists that he prefers Misaki-chan.

Well, that person has a peculiar taste, after all.

What's peculiar about it!?

Did I say something wrong, Boss?

You shouldn't say negative stuff about your senior colleagues.

Of course. Thank you for your advice.

About that newbie...

- Do you mean Misaki-chan? - Yeah.

Is it true...

...that she has a foreigner boyfriend?

A Belgian named Gabriel, right?

- She probably has. - Probably?

I heard her arguing with him in French.

While she was on the phone, I miraculously managed to catch only the words, "Belgium" and "Gabriel".

So everything was just your speculation?

- But I'm sure that she probably does. - What makes you so certain?

'Cause I'm a person who knows that sort of thing, right?

How should I know!

But when I asked her a trick question, "Did you break up with Gabriel," she didn't deny it.

Doesn't that mean for sure he's her boyfriend?

All the same, I think you're passing around some sloppy information.

Don't worry, boss.

Sometime today, I will make sure to confirm it.

Today?

I'll go out drinking with the younger employees.

So if she is having problems with her boyfriend...

"Hurry, break up with him!" I'll tell her that right away.

I see.

But...

Why are you so concerned about Misaki-chan?

To create a workplace where the employees are able to concentrate on their jobs...

...is also the president's job. - Wow~... As expected of the president!

You don't look like you care about us at all but the fact is you do care, huh!

Of course, I do.

But about this matter I'm concerned about...

...keep it a secret from the other employees!

Please count on me.

It's our top secret project, right?

We've now started! From here on, I will begin my investigation.

More and more drinks are coming! I will work hard to get her to talk!

Info was successfully obtained! Will report to you tomorrow. Coming soon!

Wabi-Sabi Subs presents: "SEKAI ICHI MUZUKASHII KOI"

Writer: SHIGEKI KANEKO

'Samejima Reiji' SATOSHI OHNO

'Shibayama Masaki' HARU

'Muraoki Maiko' KOIKE EIKO

'Miura Ieyasu' - KOTAKI NOZOMU 'Hori Mahiro' - SHIMIZU FUMIKA

'Ishigami Katsunori' SUGIMOTO TETTA

'Shirahama Goro' - MARUYAMA TOMOMI 'Otonashi Shizuo' - MIYAKE HIROKI

'Wada Hideo' KITAMURA KAZUKI

Subtitles by WABI-SABI SUBS

- You didn't get enough sleep? - Yeah.

I had a hard time sleeping.

Can I come in, Boss?

What do you want?

I want to talk about the matter regarding the project.

Make it brief.

Oh, Maiko-san, sorry but can you excuse us for a while please?

And can you also get me some coffee?

With two teaspoons of sugar and creamer each.

Why did Miura go inside the president's office?

I'm not so sure what's going on but...

...he boasted to me that the president has recently been pleased with him.

"The day is near when I become Hiruma's boss," he said.

That rascal, he's getting carried away, huh.

That's not wholly impossible, you know.

Because in this company, you can get promoted regardless how many years you've been working here.

That reminds me of a contemporary of mine here, who can't read situations and only keeps talking about his promotion.

It can't be helped, I'm sure he's very talented.

- Well, could he be fooling the President with his appearance? - Wait...

I wonder where Shibayama-san is?

She went to meet with Matsuda-san.

Thanks to you, I was able to get another job.

Is that so. Congratulations.

...But I'm not sure if that's a good thing to say.

It's okay. It's too bad I have to leave Samejima Hotels...

This year I was able to get reemployed without difficulty...

...thanks to your arrangement.

Among our regular guests...

There seems to be a lot of them who return to Hakone every year because you're there.

I'm really grateful when I hear them say that.

Though I'm just a housekeeping staff, they'd tell me in a kind voice...

"See you again next year, okay?"

Can you pass this to the president?

And this one's for you.

Thank you.

Also please give my regards to everyone at the company.

Thank you so much for everything.

Tokugawa Ieyasu's style is like "I will wait until the bird cries (meaning: sing)", right?

But as for me, Miura Ieyasu's philosophy is "I will hug while the person cries".

I'm more action than talk, you see; Like while waiting, I'll go for the attack.

What are trying to tell me?

I wanted you to know more about me.

What I wanted to know is, if that new employee...

...has a Belgian boyfriend.

- Do I have to get to that part already? - Just hurry and get to it!

- My guess was half correct. - What do you mean half?

The guy she's talking to on the phone was a Belgian named Mirco.

- Then who is Gabriel? - It seems Gabriel was a mistake...

But isn't it cool that I was able to guess that the guy she's talking with was Belgian?

That Mirco guy, who the heck is he?

They worked in the Paris hotel together...

He was her ex-boyfriend.

Ex-boyfriend?

So he's really not your a boyfriend?

Because we already broke up.

But I heard you fighting with him over the phone the other day.

When I told him we should break up, he suddenly changed, and began acting like a stalker...

Came to point that he keeps sending me emails non-stop, one-sidedly.

That's awful! It was right for you to break up with such a man.

"At any rate, even if you're back in Japan, you can't do anything..."

...he told me in his message so I got really pissed off.

"I already got a boyfriend so don't contact me anymore!"...

...After I told him that lie, he stopped emailing me completely.

You're a smart woman, Misaki-chan.

Turns out he's just a sissy guy who thinks only of himself.

Well, I was quite depressed though.

She has cut off contact with her ex-boyfriend...

...and she's now readied herself to focus on her job...

So there's no need to worry anymore.

Is that so.

Good work.

But isn't it a good thing?

You have confirmed that Shibayama Misaki isn't in a relationship with that person.

What's good about it?

Until recently... She was dating a foreigner, okay?

What about it?

Do you think I'll get along well with such a woman after that?

What do you mean?

- Look... - Ah, I think I understand...

After hearing she was dating a foreign guy...

...a man will feel some kind of strange pressure, right?

As I said, so what? I don't get it at all.

Anyway, I've decided to withdraw my plan of taking her to the party.

Are you really sure you're not going to push through with her?

Until now, have I ever overturned any of my decisions?

Business and love are two different things.

The fundamental idea is the same.

You're giving up just because of some very silly reason.

What's silly about it?

Until recently, she's a woman who was dating a Belgian.

Then you won't mind it if he's from this country?

She's Japanese so a Japanese guy is much better, isn't it?

I too, at one time...

...had a relationshop with a man from Hawaii.

Seriously?

You may not be so aware, Sir...

...that there are a lot of Japanese women who have experienced love with foreign nationals.

But now I know...

At least I know now that there is no need to take such a risk.

Sir, why do you dislike it so much?

Was it because a foreigner was kind to her?

Or... is it about a physical thing?

I don't know, okay! I don't know what it is but somehow I don't like it.

I imagined Shibayama Misaki...

...to be a woman who did not go out with foreign guys.

If anything, the idea of dating foreign men is a difficult thing to deal with.

But she was in Paris for three years...

...it can't be helped if she fell in love with a foreigner.

I bet she and that Belgian were smooching everyday on the streets of Paris.

In open cafes, too... At the train stations too...

Even if people were looking, they'd do nothing but kiss without hesitation.

You're over-thinking it.

Then what? She'd think I'm weird, right?

Not weird... but intolerant.

Men who have hang-ups about a partner's past, unable to forgive over some trivial issue...

...are unfortunately, not popular.

You're bringing that "unpopular" thing up again?

A woman will try to find out a man's level of tolerance.

Wanting to entrust themselves whole-heartedly in the bosom of broad-minded men...

...who are always self-confident and highly tolerant.

Such is the wish of women in this world.

Don't test my tolerance.

Then, are you really sure you're giving up on her?

For the umpteenth time, yes, I'm sure of it!

When I say I'm out, I'm out!

(Top Choice Milk)

Is it really that bad?

"Bad" doesn't even cut it... He's gonna be pissed off.

It's because, of all places, it's a hotel owned by President Wada, right?

But Matsuda-san isn't an employee here anymore...

So it doesn't matter where she gets hired, does it?

That kind of general thinking doesn't apply to our president.

It's because, of all places, it's a hotel owned by President Wada, right?

You've said that several times already.

Is our president that narrow-minded?

Not "narrow"... It's more like "compact".

Yeah, if he weren't, then he wouldn't have fired Dazai-san and Matsuda-san, right?

During our meeting before, a food maker was five minutes late with their delivery...

...so he fired them without hesitation.

Well, being late is not good.

There was some guy before who spilled coffee on the president's document...

...so each time they have a meeting, "Don't spill coffee on me"...

...it seems he gets told that by the president continuously for three years.

Actually, that would be me.

- It's a good thing you weren't fired. - Yes.

It's regarded as a part of our communication.

Don't you think it's best to put a stop to it before the president gets wind of it?

Eh? Put a stop to what?

Matsuda-san's re-employment to Stay Gold Hotel.

Nope, it's already too late.

- Why? - Well, today of all days...

...some magazine will conduct a joint interview with him and President Wada.

Oh, well, it's futile then, huh.

I guess my chair is smaller, isn't it?

You think so? Aren't they around the same size?

Sorry to make you wait.

Hello, hello. Sorry for having to ask you to come all the way here to my place.

Oh, I don't mind.

Please.

Oh by the way, about the staff who was from your hotel... Matsuda-san, was it?

Yes, what about Matsuda?

You don't mind her working for us as our mid-career recruit, right?

Maybe you were mistaken?

Well, I heard from somewhere...

That she is quite a respected and loyal employee...

But apparently, you fired her without hesitation?

I can't believe...

...you'd make a move on an employee who bears our marks all over her.

DOn't be so narrow-minded.

Much more so that she had been working at your place for so long...

...it's a guarantee that she has a certain level of ability.

So basically, you're headhunting my staff right to my face, huh.

Headhunting...? But you already fired her, didn't you?

What are you up to?

What do you mean?

You think you could steal our know-how by hiring Matsuda, don't you?

The No. 1 in the rankings would steal from No. 17?

That's some really new concept you got there.

We're not No. 17...

...it's No. 13.

Will you be able to get into the coveted Top 10 next year?

If you have a problem about that, now is the time to say it.

I'm just joking.

Women hate guys who have little tolerance, you know.

Well, what I really hate are people who keep saying "It's a joke".

It is a wonder I'm never hated.

So far, you just happened to be lucky, that's all.

Same as you, I think you're a lucky guy too.

Because you always have with you such a lovely and competent secretary. Right?

It's certainly enviable.

Sorry for making you wait.

- Oh, nice to see you again. - Nice to see you too, sir.

Huh? Did you change your hairdo?

- It really suits you. - Thank you so much.

- You remembered? - Of course I do.

Who was in charge of Matsuda's re-employment!?

Sir, please calm down.

- Was it you!? - No...

It wasn't me but...

Sir... it was me.

I wanna talk...

Come to my office NOW!

Why did you choose Wada's hotel for her re-employment?

Given Matsuda-san's personality and career...

I deemed her sufficiently qualified to work at Stay Gold Hotels.

I'm not asking about that.

You deemed Matsuda as an extremely excellent staff, don't you?

Then why did you allow...

...such a staff to work for a rival hotel that we're competing with in the rankings?

I did it for Matsuda-san.

Because I decided it was best for Matsuda-san's life.

Even if it's simply because you're supporting her re-employment...

Such a thing poses a disadvantage on our part, and could cause us extreme trouble.

You yourself fired her, didn't you?

Do you know how she felt when you told her to leave the hotel?

I don't know... And I don't need to know!

She asked me to give this to you.

What is that...

A toothpick pouch handmade by Matsuda-san.

Despite receiving such unreasonable punishment...

Matsuda-san is a person who still did not forget to show her sincere gratitude to you.

Do you think I'll be pleased to receive such a thing?

Please do not interfere with Matsuda-san's life anymore.

I hope you understand.

Excuse me.

Damn her.

What a cheeky attitude, despite being a newbie!

But she did give out some pretty sound argument.

What the heck should I do...

There's two months left before the party and yet...

...she's completely hating me, isn't she?

Eh? President, didn't you say you have completely withdrawn your plan?

Yes, I did withdraw my right hand, but my left hand is still in the game.

Then you still haven't given up, huh?

Target... Full speed... Two months.

Once I've decided on something, I will do away with any difficulty to achieve my goal...

And THAT's... Samejima Reiji's way of doing business.

Unfortunately, sir...

She also sees you as an intolerant man.

Well sorry to disappoint her then!

First, please shut your eyes (meaning: ignore) on Matsuda-san's re-employment.

And from now on stop minding the little things...

Always react with a smile, no matter what happens...

...and try to be broad-minded.

Will I be able to do them?

It's not about being able to... Just do it.

That way, she will reconsider her assessment about you.

I think I'll call Pres. Wada and ask him to turn down Matsuda-san's re-employment.

Miura and Shibayama-san, can you find another job for her?

- I understand. - Yes.

That won't be necessary.

Right now, I am on my way to Wada, to convey my greetings.

What sort of greetings, sir?

Asking him to take care of a former employee from now on.

Also humbly presenting a box of cake...

...is the responsibility of the leader.

- Muraoki! - Yes.

From here on, please take care of Matsuda.

What's with this sudden change of heart? Are you up to something?

Of course not.

As a former boss, it's just what is expected to do.

Pres. Wada.

- Can you shake hands? - With pleasure.

Not me, with Samejima.

Sir?

Okay, here we go.

It's perfect.

Hey everyone! We've got an email!

- Email! - Email?

This is amazing!

Isn't this like Obama and Putin!

But which one is Putin?

Our president, of course.

You're right. This is one helluva photo...

I told you not to be late...

I asked you to remember that.

I'm sorry... it's because the train was delayed...

What's wrong, Maruta?

Just let him in.

Is... is it okay with you, sir?

Of course.

Oh man... Seems it's raining outside.

- Oh no... I forgot to bring my umbrella. - Since today's forecast said it'll be sunny.

Well, you're in luck.

There were so much extra umbrellas in my locker.

Go ahead and use them freely.

President~!

- Why, thank you! - Wow, thank you sir!

- What's happening? - Misaki-san...

The president is giving us umbrellas.

I brought my folding umbrella, so I'm good.

- Isn't this cool? - There's three more left.

I'll have one.

(Looking for an owner)

On second thought, you take him home.

I can't.

Well, I can't either.

We already have a pet cat...

I wonder who can take him home?

You kids don't have to worry.

Eh? You're gonna keep him, oji-san?

Not "oji-san". Call me "onii-san".

Come...

President!

Thanks for the hard work.

By the way, what happened to our president?

During lunch today, he treated me to a glass of juice.

Me too... Even though I only sneezed...

He asked if I have a cold, and told me to be careful and that I might get sick.

There was an abandoned dog and he eventually came and took it home.

Ever since that matter with Matsuda-san, he clearly has changed huh.

I think it's a good thing.

I guess so.

The president who was so tensed before is now treating us kindly.

It's a miracle.

His opposite attitude was scary wasn't it?

If he continues with this new attitude all the way, then it's good.

Up you go!

Who's a good boy, huh!

Your employees' assessment of you has started to become favorable.

I also heard about it...

So I think it's means a lot.

Really.

Is there something wrong, sir?

Um, no. It's nothing.

It should make you appear reliable in Shibayama Misaki's eyes.

There's no doubt about it.

Really...

President, I don't think it's the case but...

...have you perhaps lost interest in her...?

Huh? Is that true, sir?

I see...

I got it!

It's not...

...that I want to be seen as a tolerant man...

The only thing I need to do...

...is to chat with her!

Chat?

Anything is fine as long as it's not related to work.

No, if I get her to chat, it doesn't matter even if we talk about Wada.

At any rate, I want to converse with her in a leisurely manner.

That's what I want.

Sir, what you're referring to is called dating.

Dating?

Isn't it better if you ask her out?

It's not that easy to do.

This coming Saturday, Shibayama Misaki will be meeting with a marketing company...

Seems she'll be working on her day off.

But...

...I don't have any work to do on that day.

You're the president so it's not at all unnatural to go to your own company...

...even if you have no particular work to do. - No, it's not natural.

Isn't this your awaited chance to ease into a natural conversation with her?

How long will he take to reach the office?

At that pace, I'm sure it'll take one and a half hour.

He chose to walk when we could have dropped him off at a place near the office...

- I don't understand it at all. - I do.

As much as possible, he doesn't want to attach a lie to his own feelings.

But coming across her while walking near the company is a lie as well, isn't it?

No... It's not a lie since he's walking the dog so it doesn't matter where he goes.

I think walking around that area of the office, with your dog is equally unnatural though.

Those are to become the usual questionnaire items related to the ideal hotel.

- Okay, um I'd like to suggest some additional questions. - Sure.

Ask for the ideal room type. The ideal brand of amenities...

- Got it. - And also...

...regarding playground equipment and children's meals.

Hello.

Following me around is unsightly, so go on home already.

But how will you get back?

I am essentially walking the dog.

So naturally, I'll walk home. Don't worry about it.

Very well, sir.

- Thank you very much for your time. - We'll be looking forward to it.

President?

It's you.

What are you doing in a place like this?

I had a meeting with a marketing company.

Oh, is that so.

Thank you for working on your day-off.

What about you, sir?

Well, as you can see... I'm walking the dog.

Seeing the dog in trouble...

...I couldn't help but to take him home with me.

I think I'm a guy who's somewhat too kind but...

Have a nice day, sir. If you'll excuse me.

Uh... wait!

Yes?

I have...

...something to say to you.

What is it?

If it's okay with you...

Next time...

...can you and I...

Can you and I...

...both think of a name for the dog?

Excuse me?

He still doesn't have a name yet.

I bought a Naming Encyclopedia from the bookstore but...

I had trouble finding a pretty good name for him.

Why me, sir?

It's because...

You're...

...just about right.

Just about right?

Basically... a man in his thirties...

...and a woman in her 20s...

...thinking a name for the puppy is just about the right balance...

I read it in some marketing book.

I understand. I'll come up with potential names by Monday.

Thanks.

Is it okay if I take a picture of him?

Oh, maybe I might as well take a picture of you two together?

Then, if you please.

Here we go.

Ready...

Good... another one, another one.

Ready...

Last one, last one. Face the front...

Good, good...

All right...

Just to be sure, maybe I'll also take pictures with my phone.

It's okay. You took enough pictures.

Yeah... Those are really nice shots, even if I say so myself.

- Well... on Monday then. - Right.

I think you know but still...

This is a top secret project.

I ask that you won't let the other employees know about this.

Have a nice day, sir.

- Oh, there he is! - Oji-san!

Oji-san.

We found the owner!

That lady...

While she was walking him, he got out of his strap and ran away.

Pocchi! I'm so sorry!

Thank you so much! I've been looking for him ever since!

Come and let's go home, okay?

Wait, it'll be a problem for me!

There's an important promise made to me.

- An important promise? - There's a woman...

...who made an important promise to me that she'll come up with a name for the dog.

But his name is Pocchi...

No! Such a name won't do at all. It shouldn't be some foolish, simple name...

He should be given a better, dreamy kind of name.

Even if you say so, Pocchi's name is Pocchi.

I'm willing to pay, no matter how much.

Can't you give me the dog?

No way... Over my dead body!

Oji-san, can't you just let it go~?

I do want to return him but...

Thanks, boys!

If that promise becomes useless, just come up with the next plan.

Next plan... what on earth would that be.

You have to think about it yourself.

Yeah!

The ones who know what will please the woman aren't us. It's you, Oji-san!

Does this Oji-san... knows it?

Bye-bye!

Oh... sorry.

Not at all.

What're we going to eat today?

- Why don't we go for Chinese? Chinese food. - Oh, good idea.

Chinese sounds good? You okay with it? No one disagrees?

- All right! Let's go! - Yesss~!

- Shall we? - Finally!

You going out for lunch, sir?

- Where are you all headed today? - Oh, today, we're going to the Chinese restaurant.

What a coincidence. I also feel like having Chinese today.

P-President.

Is that Matsuda-san's toothpick pouch...?

Is it?

Oh... It's up to Matsuda...

But if she is still willing to work with us...

Won't you tell her to come back?

Thank you, sir.

- Halleluiah~! - Sir...

- Thank you so much! - Thank you, sir!

Also tell the same thing to that doorman.

- Is that okay with you? - Well, it's unfair if only Matsuda will return.

Thank you! I'll contact Dazai-kun immediately!

However...!

This...

...is a top secret project.

I ask that you won't let the Hakone staff know about it.

Manager!

Why are you two here?

We can work here again.

- But, "work here"...? - Don't worry.

Because the president has officially forgiven us.

Matsuda-san~!

- I'm so happy for you! - This is great, isn't it!

Did you tell your wife?

Such a thing made them THAT happy?

Yes, sir.

President!

Thank you!

President.

Thank you for allowing me to return this time.

By the way, how's your new child?

Yes. She was safely born two days ago.

It's a healthy baby girl.

What's her name?

We still have trouble deciding.

(Find the Perfect Name, Naming Encyclopedia)

You can have this if you like.

That is so thoughtful of you sir, to bother giving this to someone like me.

Don't worry about it.

It is the president's job to call to mind each and every member of his staff...

...is it not?

Thank you, sir!

Thank you very much!

Thank you very much!

Do you know that the President clearly became a changed man after he and I went out to lunch at Gia?

You had something to do with it, Miura-kun?

On the contrary, I can't think of anyone else but me.

Did you do something to make such an impact on the President?

Of course I did!

I told him that Tokugawa Ieyasu is a guy who waits until the bird cries...

But Miura Ieyasu is a guy who hugs when a person cries.

What a stupid saying, what does it even mean?

What does it mean? You don't get it?

The president hugged the crying Matsuda-san!

He took my advice to heart, didn't he?

Since Matsuda-san wasn't crying, the president never hugged anybody, okay?

It's the meaning! The meaning, you know. Since she was fired, she was feeling sad so...

Listen, listen... Can you please be quiet?

Wait a minute... Am I touching a nerve there, Hiruma-san?

What nerve, what're you saying. You're so annoying.

- How long have you been wearing bow ties...? - Hey Otonashi-san...

- This guy's messing with my bow tie. - Can I wear one too?

That's his life, you know.

Director!

- Can you please sign? - Sure, let me have it.

Everyone seems to get along well huh?

Too well, I think though.

Here.

Did you see the director smile?

No I didn't.

"Heh", he chuckled. "Heh".

He didn't go "Heh-Heh". He went "Heh."

It was so cool! What was that? It should be forbidden!

He's your type, right?

Don't you have someone like that? A person in the company who energizes you when you see him?

I can't think of anyone.

That's not good. It's a waste if you don't find one.

It's the only thing that makes our daily humdrum rich and exciting.

If you say so.

Don't ignore what I'm saying. I'm being serious.

Yes, ma'am.

- Hello, sir. - Hello.

Uh... Sir?

It seems you found the owner of the puppy.

Oh... that's right.

I'm happy for the pup but I'm a bit disappointed.

But why?

I've thought of a very good name... that's perfect for the pup.

Excuse me.

If you please.

President, please stop getting a dog just so Shibayama Misaki can give it a name.

I'm just looking at what kind of dogs there are.

- Frankly, having a dog doesn't suit you. - I know that.

You've never even raised a dog before this, have you?

I said I know that, okay?

Before looking at dog websites, there is something you should do.

What is it?

Please hurry and invite her out for a date.

If only it could be that easy!

If you keep up with this leisurely pace, it will be too late for the party.

Before you know it, it'll be two months already.

I know! You're so annoying!

The previous matter regarding the former employee...

- I apologize for causing any inconvenience. - Oh, it's okay.

He gave me another box of cake as a way of apology.

Besides, there's one other personnel in Samejima Hotels that I want.

Could you give me a bit more time to think about it?

Oh, it's not you.

Not me...?

Shibayama Misaki.

How come you know her?

Because the first one who set his eyes on her was me.

It was in Paris, you see...

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Subtitles by WABI-SABI SUBS (In the Next Episode)

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Translation / Editing / Timing: EARTHCOLORS (In the Next Episode)

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Special thanks to: FURRANSU (In the Next Episode)

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See you next time~! (This drama is fiction)