00:00My name's Takuto Suzuki. I'm a 22 year old product designer at Koiwa Corporation.
00:05I'm mainly in charge of kitchenware design. My first project, Mill's Beloved Kitchen Series, was a hit.
00:12And I even won the Rookie of the Year award at the company.
00:16But I haven't been able to create a hit product since then. And the person who's been supporting me is...
00:22My girlfriend, Uzami Urari.
00:26I started going out with her six months ago, after she made a crazy move on me.
00:31We're gonna meet in front of the store, right?
00:33Yep.
00:36Oh, sorry about that. Talking about this here is bothering you, right?
00:41No, it's okay.
00:43She's Saya Ito, a temp receptionist who joined the company a month ago.
00:48We're the same age, but she's a beauty and super popular.
00:51She's got a great attitude towards everyone, except me.
00:56Well then, I'm gonna get going. See you later tonight, Uzami.
01:00And Saya, good luck with work.
01:03Don't be late.
01:04Thanks.
01:05End of the workday.
01:07My proposals didn't even get approved today.
01:10But man, I can't stay in this gloomy mood.
01:13I made a reservation at a super fancy restaurant for our six month anniversary.
01:18And also, Uzami's birthday.
01:21The restaurant is her request, so I gotta enjoy it more.
01:25Ten minutes later.
01:26She's not here.
01:28Maybe work is keeping her.
01:30It's almost time, so I should give her a call.
01:32Hey, Uzami, what's up?
01:34You stuck at work, or...
01:36I can't go today.
01:37Actually, I can't date you anymore.
01:40Huh?
01:41I might start dating Charao.
01:43He even invited me to dinner today.
01:45Charao? From Scramble Corporation?
01:48But today is our anniversary, and your birthday.
01:51It's not that I want to spend my birthday with someone promising.
01:55You're just not up to it, you know?
01:57Even though you won the Rookie Award, you're not gonna make it big and be successful.
02:02But that's not...
02:03Charao's more attractive than you.
02:05Let's break up.
02:07Well, he's waiting for me, so bye.
02:09Wait a sec.
02:10How could she just end it like that?
02:12But maybe Uzami is right.
02:15I'm just a loser.
02:17Takuto?
02:18Huh? Saya?
02:20Are you okay? You look sad.
02:23Uh, yeah. I got stood up.
02:26But man, it's embarrassing to get caught looking like this.
02:29The truth is, I was trying to go to this place with someone, but they cancelled on me.
02:35Oh, I see.
02:36You're coming back from work, right?
02:39Meeting here like this is such a coincidence.
02:41It really is.
02:43And super coincidentally, I'm extremely bored right now.
02:48Huh? Oh, I see.
02:50Well then, you should go home and relax.
02:53That's not what I meant.
02:55Huh?
02:56Hmm, I also want to go to the restaurant.
03:00Huh?
03:01Is that... not okay?
03:03No, it's not that.
03:05There's something different about her vibe.
03:08Thank you.
03:09Since you've agreed, let's go right away.
03:11Hey, Saya, wait a minute.
03:13Am I tripping or what?
03:15But I guess it's better than cancelling.
03:18Despite my surprise, we decided to have a meal together.
03:22The interior of the restaurant was stylish, and the food was supposed to be delicious.
03:28Umm...
03:31Ugh, it's so awkward.
03:34I can't even taste the food.
03:36I need to think of a topic.
03:38Oh, Saya, you're going this way too?
03:41I never thought we'd run into each other in front of the restaurant like this.
03:45Oh no, my house is in the opposite direction.
03:48Huh?
03:49Then why did you...
03:51Mmm...
03:52She's silent again.
03:59Takuto.
04:00Yeah?
04:01Will you go out with me?
04:03What?
04:04I like you, Takuto.
04:06Wait, who does?
04:08I do.
04:09Loves who?
04:10You!
04:12What?
04:12But you've always been cold to me.
04:15That's a girl's secret.
04:18After that, we went back and forth for a few minutes.
04:21I told her that I couldn't think about the next relationship because I just broke up.
04:27She was so drunk that her face turned bright red, and it was probably just a joke at the drinking party.
04:33There's no way someone like Saya could like me.
04:36The next day, it's awkward to face Uzami.
04:40Maybe Saya forgot about what she said to me yesterday and went back to normal.
04:46Good morning, Takuto, my darling.
04:48Nope, I guess not.
04:50Uzami apparently took the day off, and it was Saya who greeted me with a different attitude than usual.
04:58Her attitude was bothering me, but I'm a professional.
05:01During work, I concentrated and didn't think about yesterday, and successfully finished the day.
05:08On the way home...
05:10Hmm?
05:11Uh...
05:12Hehehe, I got you!
05:14S-Saya...
05:16Good work today. Let's go home together.
05:19It looks like that confession she made the other day was for real.
05:23Even though it's been a few days since then, she keeps making these intense moves on me.
05:28I keep telling her that I just broke up and I'm not interested, but she ain't taking no for an answer.
05:34In fact, one day...
05:36Why me?
05:37She's so beautiful, and there's plenty of other good people.
05:41Oh, hey Saya.
05:42Takuto!
05:44What are the odds of us running into each other like this?
05:47It's gotta be fate, right?
05:49Uh, we work at the same company.
05:52Ugh, you're so cold.
05:54Um, aren't you a little too close?
05:57Takuto, it's just the two of us here.
06:02Are you even listening?
06:03It's like we're the only two people in the world.
06:07Uh...
06:08Okay, she's not listening.
06:11If the elevator stops, we could stay like this forever, you know?
06:15Oh, I hope not.
06:18Ugh.
06:19On another day.
06:21Ugh.
06:22You okay? I'll help you.
06:24Thanks, but...
06:26Yo, Saya.
06:28Takuto!
06:30Did you call out to me because you were worried about me?
06:33Nah, I mean, couldn't tell who it was from behind.
06:37Even more kind of you.
06:38But don't worry, it's part of my job.
06:41Uh...
06:43Alright, just half then.
06:45It's dangerous if you fall.
06:47Huh?
06:48You're so kind, Takuto.
06:50I love you, darling.
06:52That's not what I meant, okay?
06:55Hehe, yeah, I know.
06:58Our conversation continued like this.
07:01And before I knew it, two months had passed in a flash.
07:05Saya's still going hard on me with her moves as usual.
07:08I was initially still hung up on Uzami.
07:11But thanks to Saya's help, didn't even have time to think about that stuff anymore.
07:16However, something was on my mind.
07:20She was so cold to me at first.
07:23Why did her attitude suddenly change?
07:25Was it pity?
07:27You're hunching over, you know.
07:29Haha, is that so?
07:31Well, I like that about you too.
07:34Uh...
07:36Um, why me?
07:38Huh?
07:39Nah, I mean, you're beautiful.
07:41So why me?
07:43Is it maybe pity?
07:45Ugh, of course not.
07:48And then, little by little, Saya told me.
07:52It turns out that Saya is a huge fan of the mill series that I designed.
07:57She's saying that even when she's going through tough times,
08:00cooking with the mill series cheers her up.
08:03It's so cute!
08:05Totally soothes my soul.
08:08Then, one day when our company had a job opening,
08:11she immediately applied.
08:13She had been curious about who designed the mill series all this time.
08:17After she started working, she heard from her co-workers
08:21that I was the one who designed the mill series.
08:24At first, she thought I was a total dud.
08:27But as she saw me being considerate to the receptionist and praising my colleagues,
08:32she found herself becoming a fan and eventually falling in love.
08:37Oh, so that's how it was.
08:40Did you get the message that I like you?
08:43But if that's the case, why were you so cold at first?
08:48J-just forget about that old stuff already.
08:51Can we kiss now?
08:53Hell nah.
08:54Ah...
08:56Man, there was someone who got energized by my mill series.
09:00Maybe I forgot what's important.
09:02After that, I started taking the planning process even more seriously than before.
09:08But then, one day something happened.
09:11As usual, when I was walking home with Saya after being ambushed by her,
09:15we met Uzami.
09:18Well, well, well.
09:19If it isn't Saya and Takuto.
09:22Uzami?
09:24Hmm?
09:26So you really accepted the offer?
09:28Uh...
09:29What is she talking about?
09:31According to Uzami's story,
09:34it seemed like Saya didn't just happen to run into us that day.
09:38She was apparently chasing after me.
09:41I'm such a lucky person being asked out by Charo.
09:45What?
09:46But I thought you had a promise with Takuto.
09:49I mean, we're gonna break up, so it's okay to just leave him.
09:54But...
09:55What?
09:56If you care about him so much, why don't you go?
09:59He's all yours, you know?
10:01It seems like this happened before they left the company.
10:04You're such a softy, aren't you?
10:06Just because I put a bug in your ear, you turn cold towards Takuto.
10:11Ugh...
10:13You better not bother Charo, you hear me?
10:15Even if he shows up at our office, don't you dare talk to him.
10:19I ain't interested in anyone but you, baby.
10:23Charo?
10:24So that's why Saya was hiding it.
10:27The reason she was so cold to me at first.
10:30And even the fact that we were both there that day.
10:33She tried to play it off like it was just some girly secret to not hurt me.
10:38Seriously, Charo is the best.
10:41He's handsome, kind, and he's the ace of our rival company.
10:45In the upcoming competition with that wealthy corporation,
10:48you're definitely gonna be the one to win.
10:50Obviously, no matter what.
10:52It's gonna be me.
10:54Our company's gonna join too, but there's no way we can beat Charo, am I right?
10:59Ugh...
11:00I'm so lucky to have Charo as my boyfriend.
11:03Takuto's such a waste for me.
11:05Clumsy.
11:06He's a perfect match for Saya, the clumsy and kind-hearted girlfriend.
11:11Ugh...
11:12Saya is an amazing person.
11:15Huh?
11:16She's kind, honest, and there's no one better than her.
11:20I won't let anyone diss Saya.
11:23Takuto!
11:24Hmph!
11:25You can say that after winning the competition.
11:28You have no convincing power, dull guy.
11:30Yeah, for real.
11:32Well, there's no way we're gonna lose to these guys.
11:36It sucks, but they're right.
11:38All I can do now is...
11:40I'm gonna win the upcoming competition.
11:43Huh?
11:44You have no chance, you know that?
11:46Let's go, Charo, my love.
11:48Uzami's right.
11:50Quit talking smack, one-hit wonder.
11:53Ugh...
11:54I'm sorry for keeping it a secret, and...
11:57Thank you.
11:58But about earlier...
12:00It's all good.
12:01Thanks for looking out for me, Saya.
12:03Don't worry.
12:04I'll definitely win.
12:06Ugh...
12:08I'm gonna give it my all, and...
12:10And then...
12:11I was, like, super focused on working for the competition.
12:15Even on weekdays when I'm in the office.
12:17And on weekends at home.
12:19I was, like, all in.
12:21And with the help of my seniors and Saya...
12:24We rehearsed the presentation so many times.
12:27And then...
12:29On the day of the competition...
12:31I was overwhelmed by the huge venue.
12:34As if to say, damn, what a rich company.
12:37But somehow, I gave it my all.
12:40Everyone, good work.
12:42As for the results...
12:43This time, we'll ask Koeiwa Corporation to do it.
12:48Mmm...
12:49Yes!
12:49Finally!
12:51W-wait a minute, sir.
12:52How come it's not us?
12:54You must be Charao from Scramble Corporation, aren't you?
12:59Take a moment and think carefully.
13:02Huh?
13:03I'm saying it's unacceptable for a company that does plagiarism.
13:08N-no, it's not what you think.
13:11There's a reason for this.
13:13I have no intention of dealing with a company that does sloppy work.
13:18Not at all in the future.
13:20Aw, come on!
13:22The next day...
13:24Wow!
13:25You really won!
13:27You're such a cool person, Takudo!
13:29Nah, it's all thanks to you, Saya.
13:32What?!
13:33You reminded me of something important.
13:36We gotta think about the people who will be using our product and treat them right.
13:40Aw, that's sweet.
13:43But I didn't really do anything.
13:45No, you did.
13:46I kept thinking about you while I was coming up with the plan and the design.
13:51I just wanna see you smile all the time, you know?
13:55Huh?
13:56Does that mean...
13:57Saya, I like you.
13:59Will you go out with me?
14:01Huh?
14:02Of course!
14:04Really?
14:05So, I heard later that on that day,
14:08even though Saya invited me to have dinner at the restaurant and all,
14:11she was so nervous that she couldn't talk at all.
14:15Ugh!
14:16Takudo's right in front of me!
14:18What should I talk about?
14:20Oh, he just ate that mean!
14:22He's so handsome!
14:25But this isn't the time to be lost in thought!
14:27I need a topic.
14:29It seems that she was actually trying to break things off with me.
14:33Partly because Uzami had bragged about her own relationship with me.
14:37However, by confessing to me at that moment,
14:40it seemed like all the pent-up feelings that she had been holding in until now
14:44just exploded out of her.
14:47By the way, the kitchenware that I planned and designed for the competition
14:51became a huge hit in no time!
14:54Lots of people used it,
14:55and even received letters saying it made them feel better.
14:59On the other hand,
15:00it seems that Chiraro was caught plagiarizing
15:03and got transferred to a subsidiary company.
15:06But he eventually resigned by himself after a while.
15:10Uzami found out and broke up with him immediately.
15:13But then she started contacting potential new partners
15:17and ended up getting suspended from work for abusing the company chat.
15:21It's just a rumor,
15:23but it seems she's considering resigning too.
15:27One year has passed since then.
15:31It's cute.
15:32I still love this one.
15:34I'm happy to hear that.
15:35Hey, what are you gonna make next?
15:38Hmm...
15:40If you haven't decided yet, can I make a request?
15:43Huh?
15:44How about making cooking utensils for kids?
15:46We'll need them soon, right?
15:49Oh!
15:50I've decided to always treasure my wife,
15:52the biggest fan of my cooking utensils,
15:55for the rest of my life!
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