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I'm sorry, Risa.

I...

I can't date you, Risa.

- But, Hiroko-senpai… - She lied.

But I think there's a reason.

A reason?

I don't understand.

But I...

I want to know more about Hiroko-senpai.

I...

I really like Hiroko-senpai.

But, Risa...

Risa...

Could it be that...

you also like women?

Hiroko-senpai,

I need to talk to you.

Okay.

I understand.

I heard at the bar that

you like women, Hiroko-senpai.

Yes.

I heard.

That you've been going to

lesbian bars for a long time,

dating many women casually, and that

you're a champion pick-up artist.

Oh, that's a bit exaggerated.

And

that you lied to Ayaka.

Ah…

I know about that too.

Why did you lie to Ayaka?

Why, you ask…

Because you didn't want

to face her, right?

Until now,

Ayaka thought she couldn't

convey her feelings because

she was so no good.

Even though she tried so hard

to express herself,

it didn't reach you...

Hiroko-senpai...

You didn't intend to face Ayaka, right?

I love Ayaka.

As a woman,

I'm in love with Ayaka as a woman!

But...

It couldn't be me!

Even if you lied,

for Ayaka,

it has to be Hiroko-senpai only!

What am I saying?

It's not going to make a difference.

When you go out with a woman,

it's all about the body, isn't it?

As long as they have boobs,

it's all okay.

Whoa, whoa, whoa, I'm not that bad.

There's no way a breast monster

would understand!

"A breast monster?"

What?

Huh?

Just now...

That means...

I wore this because I wanted you

to see it, senpai!

Huh?

I'm always looking

at you, senpai.

I...

Can I fall in love with you?

Please have this for lunch.

I want to receive compliments

from the senior I like.

So I'm trying my best.

I'll keep it as an inheritance.

I realized again

how much I like you, Hiroko-senpai.

Wait! Huh?

There's something

I want to tell you now.

Hiroko-senpai!

Senpai!

Senpai!

I...

really like you, Senpai.

It's me.

The one Ayaka likes

is me!

Ayaka has been telling me all along.

That she loves me.

But I…

assumed she was straight.

I didn't notice her feelings.

And lied about not being a lesbian.

I have to face

Ayaka properly.

"Ayaka is in Love with Hiroko"

(Episode 6: Therefore I won't give up.)

I...

I want you to be the next sales manager.

What, me?

Yes.

We nominated a candidate,

and the vote was unanimous.

I'd feel reassured handing over

the baton to someone

as dedicated to their work as you.

And you're also highly trusted

by your subordinates.

I want you to be

our first female sales manager

in this company.

Well, during Chinatsu's time here,

it didn't happen.

Chinatsu-senpai.

I know you have your own circumstances,

so you don't have to decide right away.

Just think about it.

Yes.

Yeah.

Excuse me.

Oh, really?

- Do you always drink lattes? - Yes, always.

Oh, Hiroko-senpai, good work!

Good work!

- Let's have lunch together tomorrow! - Sure, sounds good!

Hiroko-senpai, please take me

golfing this weekend!

- It's still too early for you. - Huh?

Just kidding, I'll take you next time!

Thank you!

In reality,

if I'm really trusted by

my subordinates,

It's because of the lies I've built up

over the years.

Risa.

Umm... Ayaka,

are you almost done with work?

Almost..

Umm... Well...

Umm...

You see...

Ayaka, Risa, good work.

Good work.

I got this earlier.

It's a place near the station.

If you're free, why don't

you two go together?

Thank you!

You mean, me and Risa?

Ah...

But aren't you two friends?

Friends?

Ah, sorry.

Ayaka doesn't seem to think so...

You

think of me

as a friend?

Yes.

I want to get closer to you.

I'm happy.

This is the first time

I've ever had a friend.

Can we exchange

contact info later?

Sure.

I'll go get ready to leave!

Ayaka.

I...

thought you two fit well together.

Huh?

You two should talk more.

You'll become better friends.

(Komai Risa)

(The meeting will be postponed to 2 p.m. tomorrow.)

(Got it)

Even though she found out

her junior likes her,

she still doesn't seem happy.

Don't make a sad face. It is annoying.

I can hear you, you two.

We're talking loud for you to hear!

Now, now, no fighting.

Geez. Why are you so down?

Even if your secret leaked out

in the office,

the girl who you kept saying

she was straight turned out not to be.

There's no problem.

You...

Lying to yourself about your feelings,

what are you protecting?

What a relief

that you came.

What is you want to talk about?

Well...

Risa,

you've always been with me,

and you've always cared about me.

To me,

you're very important.

Ayaka.

But…

I still like Hiroko-senpai.

But...

I don't want to lose you, Risa.

It's really selfish,

I'm sorry...

But...

But I want to be friends

with you forever, Risa.

Even though you don't like me,

but why are you crying

for someone like me?

You've always been totally fine

with being alone.

Even if...

it might take time,

but I...

I want to be friends with you too.

I want to spend a lot of time,

face each other,

and talk a lot.

Ayaka.

Risa.

Please make up with me!

Hiroko-senpai

haven't said anything to you yet?

Huh?

Yeah.

I...

I've already spoken to Hiroko-senpai

about her lying,

which is probably because

she doesn't want to face you.

If Hiroko-senpai said that,

she must have had a reason for it.

I want to know.

Then, let's ask someone who knows her.

Huh?

I'll go with you.

I'll support your love…

Because we're friends.

Thank you, Risa.

Let's go get ready.

Goodbye...

My unrequited love.

Welcome.

Oh?

The reason Hiro-chan lies...

I think Hiroko-senpai has her reasons.

Mama

if you know anything, please tell me.

A long time ago,

there was a senior

who quit the company

to protect Hiro-chan.

Huh?

(Otori Chinatsu)

Chinatsu-senpai.

(My One Fair)

(Summer 2014 Regional Restoration Project)

(A new project proposal)

It's fine. I'll handle it...

Then, tell the client that.

I'll head over there soon.

Yes. Understood.

Senpai.

- I chose this, but... - Yes, here.

- Thank you. - Please check this.

Chinatsu-senpai is amazing.

- She handles big projects by herself. - This is good.

I hear she's being considered

for the next sales manager.

Whoa! You scared me!

Yuya!

Hiroko, you really like

Chinatsu-senpai, huh?

Chinatsu-senpai

was the most capable

and coolest person.

Hiroko!

The project you came up

with is likely to get approved!

Huh?

Let's make it a success!

Yes.

So I didn't notice...

that someone was

watching Chinatsu-senpai

with ill intentions.

Yes,

it looks good.

You've really grown, Hiroko.

Thank you!

Umm...

Dan I ask you something?

Hmm?

My feelings

for you, Chinatsu-senpai,

did it reach you?

Hiroko's feelings...

I understand it well.

Huh?

Chinatsu and Hiroko...

they seem suspicious, right?

Yeah.

They're those folks.

- Huh? - Huh?

You mean they're homosexuals?

Seriously?

I heard Chinatsu got that big project

was because she was sleeping

with the female president.

Sleeping her way up the ladder?

Getting promoted so quickly

in a male-dominated company,

so it was because of this.

She'll do anything for work.

I suppose so.

That's what I heard.

I don't care about those lies.

It's okay.

So, Hiroko's the same?

Maybe she's trying to do

the same thing as Chinatsu.

At that moment,

Those women...

- like to suck their way up. - I didn't understand

Chinatsu-senpai was the person who could

think of others more than anyone else.

That she's the one who thinks about me

more than herself.

Chinatsu has been taking

a lot of time off.

Yeah.

Maybe they found out about her

affair with the female president.

Huh?

Isn't Hiroko the same?

Someone saw them holding hands often.

Doing that at work.

"Forbidden love," huh?

Wow...

What are you saying?

I can't take this anymore!

Hiroko.

Chinatsu-senpai.

I'm sorry.

Huh?

Because of me, you're suffering.

"Because of me?"

It's okay.

I'll protect you, no matter what.

Chinatsu-senpai?

At the end of that day,

it was announced that

Chinatsu-senpai had resigned.

(Otori Chinatsu)

(Calling Otori Chinatsu)

The number you have dialed

is not in service.

Please recheck...

Hiroko.

Did you hear?

The rumors about Chinatsu-senpai

were all lies.

People entered work at the same time

to spread rumors because

they didn't like her.

You were caught up in it too.

Rumors about a lesbian love triangle

and all that.

It's terrible.

There's no way someone as busy as

Chinatsu-senpai had time

to sleep with someone.

The one that Hiroko admired,

isn't that kind of person.

It must've been awful for you, dealing

with those baseless rumors, right?

You weren't happy, right?

It's not entirely baseless.

I finally understood why

Chinatsu-senpai resigned.

Chinatsu-senpai

was protecting me.

Thanks, everyone.

All I can do now is...

live at the company

as normally as I can,

and not waste the chance

Chinatsu-senpai gave me.

I knew it.

I...

No way.

Why?

Why should someone have to quit

their job because they like women?

I agree,

but

there was a time when society

was much harsher

and more prejudiced

than you think.

That's why Hiro-chan

has been working desperately

while hiding the truth

ever since that incident.

So...

the reason Senpai can't respond

to my feelings is because she's afraid

I won't be able to stay at the company

if it's revealed. Right?

That's what she thought, right?

Hiro-chan's thinking

might old-fashioned.

She probably believes that if she

has more power within the company,

she can protect her subordinates

from going through

the same sadness she did.

She's probably thinking that.

I see…

If it's you two,

I have a feeling you two can change

Hiro-chan's difficult life.

I...

I've made up my mind.

I...

Hiroko-senpai, I love!

- Huh? - Huh?

Huh?

(Next episode)

I'll do my best,

please prepare yourself.

- A public confession? - A public confession?

Doing that in front of others

must have some meaning.

The fight has only just begun.

Not everyone expresses their

congratulations sincerely.

I won't give up on Hiroko-senpai.