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When My Usually Scary Female Boss Lent Me a Handkerchief, but It Was Her Underwear
Japanese Manga in English
Manga video to learn English
Japanese Manga in English
Manga video to learn English
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00:00I'm Naoto Yamada, and my life was all about baseball until high school.
00:05I was serious about going pro, but then got injured during a practice game.
00:10Ow!
00:12Get the stretcher, quick!
00:14You okay?
00:17That injury made me quit baseball,
00:20lost my dream, spent my school days in a daze,
00:24and now I'm working at a small publishing company since this spring.
00:29Man, I'm sleepy.
00:32Naoto!
00:34What are you spacing out for?
00:36Going on the quick business trip, so get ready!
00:40Oh, okay.
00:42A quick business trip? Right.
00:45Gotta greet the writer, our client.
00:48The hottie who scolds me is Ali Sanakamura, my supervisor and my mentor.
00:54I'm a newbie, so I'm suited up, but aren't editors usually casual?
01:00Why is Boss still in a suit?
01:03One hour later.
01:05A fairy child encountering human society for the first time.
01:11Is this concept okay?
01:13I think that's a good idea.
01:16The message you poured into the work is fantastic.
01:19Let's deliver it to the readers as is.
01:22She's passionate, envying those who found their calling.
01:27After a smooth meeting, it's back to the office.
01:30But halfway, I'm feeling down.
01:34Almost there. Just a little more to the office.
01:39Feeling sluggish. It's hot, too.
01:42Sweaty mess. Got something to wipe with?
01:47Nothing.
01:49Get a hanky next time. Here, use this.
01:53Thank you.
01:56What's wrong? All flustered?
02:00Um, can I really use this to wipe?
02:05Huh? This is...
02:09What's going on? Could it be she's not wearing...
02:14Good job today.
02:18G-good work!
02:20Heading back to the office.
02:22And got something to discuss before the planning meeting.
02:25Can we talk while walking?
02:27Sure.
02:29Where the heck did I stash it?
02:31And Boss, you gotta handle this first.
02:35Ten minutes later.
02:40Oh boy, she's glaring at me.
02:44Well, no wonder. I still got that thing in my pocket.
02:49Huh? That gesture. Is she telling me to check the PC?
02:54Do not show or let anyone touch the document.
02:58I'll be away for the meeting. Got it?
03:01The document? Is the Boss fine leaving it with me?
03:05Wait a sec.
03:07It's not her in danger. It's me!
03:10If they find out a new hire's carrying woman's undies at work...
03:15Anyway, gotta seal it in an envelope then.
03:19Slip it into the Boss' desk drawer.
03:22Naoto, got a sec?
03:24Y-yes!
03:26Need a hand sorting the documents in the reference room? Come with me.
03:31Okay.
03:33Can't leave it in the reference room.
03:36Ended up stuck in there till closing time.
03:39And then...
03:41Almost everyone's gone. Can I return it to the Boss now?
03:45She's giving me the chills.
03:48Um...
03:49What?
03:51The document.
03:53No one saw it. I fumbled putting it in the envelope.
03:58Touched it?
04:00Couldn't just leave it in my pocket.
04:02Boss, why prioritize work over this?
04:06Uh...
04:08Sorry, I'm kinda swamped right now.
04:11Please, just go home today.
04:14Sure.
04:16Don't really wanna chat with a guy who's been holding onto her undies, huh?
04:20Even the Boss can get flustered like this.
04:23The next day, the Boss acted like nothing happened, trying to brush it off.
04:28Guess she was trying to let bygones be bygones.
04:32But she kept bumping into desks, spilling documents.
04:36It was clear she was rattled. Can't blame her, though.
04:41A week goes by, and it's time for our regular meeting.
04:45Part of the newbie education, where we have a one-on-one with the mentor.
04:50Sorry, gotta clear the air about the other day.
04:55Other day?
04:57Playing dumb is considerate, huh?
05:00No.
05:02Sorry for... handing you that.
05:06And for the way I reacted.
05:09I was just so embarrassed.
05:12Yes, I know.
05:15Was swamped, should've talked earlier.
05:18That meeting day was crucial.
05:20That discussion about the picture book, right?
05:24Yeah.
05:26Working with that author for a while, I really wanted to get it published.
05:31I had to make a Q&A booklet and gather data for the meeting.
05:35Napped in the morning, woke up just in time for work.
05:39I see.
05:41She was so flustered she mistook her hanky for undies.
05:46You might know this.
05:48They call it lucky underwear for important work situations.
05:53So it's not like it meant anything weird.
05:56Sure, got it.
05:58Totally thought that was the deal anyway.
06:01End of that topic.
06:03Embarrassed myself enough, Naoto.
06:06How about you open up a bit?
06:08Huh?
06:10You've been lacking motivation since joining, right?
06:13Why?
06:14Problems with your mentor or the company?
06:17No way, it's not about you or the company.
06:21Then what is it?
06:23Guess I got a spill.
06:25So I spilled about my failures to the boss.
06:29Giving up baseball due to injury.
06:32Then nothing seemed to stick.
06:35At first, it was to calm her down.
06:37But in the end, I was just talking, ignoring her reactions.
06:41Not an excuse for slacking off at work, though.
06:45Back in middle school, I wanted to be a ballerina.
06:50Huh?
06:52I was aiming to go pro.
06:54I worked really hard.
06:56But it just wasn't for me.
06:59You know, ballerina's hip joints are crucial.
07:03Your bone structure pretty much decides how your body moves.
07:07Really?
07:09Boss, too.
07:11Gave up on a dream, like me.
07:14I quit ballet.
07:16Was kinda lost for a while, but...
07:19I always loved reading.
07:22I couldn't read much during ballet practice, so I started again.
07:27I got hooked.
07:29Books helped me to get myself back on track.
07:33Actually, it was books that got me into ballet in the first place.
07:38That's why I joined this company.
07:41I see.
07:43I'm happy with my current job.
07:45I chose this path after my setback, and it's been great.
07:49Always wondered why you're so dedicated to work.
07:53She's different, found a different path from me.
07:56Why did you start baseball?
07:59Just felt like it after reading some manga.
08:02What about the manga drew you in?
08:05That's how the boss kept drawing out my interests and curiosities.
08:09And then...
08:11In what I just said, there are seeds for ideas. Don't forget that.
08:16Thank you.
08:19This meeting is part of the job.
08:22Yeah, but sorry for all this.
08:25For what?
08:27Even you faced setbacks, but still handled work properly.
08:31I feel pathetic.
08:34Anyone would feel that way after losing a dream.
08:38Just tackle work seriously.
08:42It can be a saving grace sometimes.
08:45Okay.
08:47She's usually all mad, but now she's not in a time like this.
08:52Don't cry just because she's being nice.
08:55Don't show her more of your pitiful side.
08:59Even after getting home, boss's words wouldn't leave my head.
09:03Surfing the net, checking out sports-related articles and papers.
09:08Usually I'm just binging videos. Feels weird doing this.
09:13But I've made up my mind. Gonna do it right!
09:17A few days later.
09:19It's great you're pitching new book ideas, but...
09:22You've got way too many references. I'm dizzy from all the info.
09:27Sorry, just got carried away when searching.
09:31Learn to pick and choose, got it? First off.
09:35So resubmit it. Thanks.
09:38Okay.
09:40Got chopped up bad. Barely recognizable.
09:44But can't let it get me down.
09:46Now tell?
09:49Keep up the good work.
09:52Oh, sorry. Did I bother you?
09:56Oh, no.
09:58Bad for the heart in more ways than one.
10:01But most of all, feels like I'm about to grin like crazy.
10:05Two weeks later.
10:07Spending the day off with boss. Going to an editor's seminar.
10:12But man, she looks kinda cute and different today.
10:16Even though you're an editor, you're always in a suit?
10:19Don't wanna waste extra energy picking out clothes in the morning.
10:23Got it.
10:25The key for the concept is to balance novelty and familiarity.
10:31Concept. That's why she attended today, huh?
10:35For that picture book author. Gonna give it my all too.
10:40A few hours later.
10:42How was it?
10:43Got pumped to come up with new ideas.
10:46That's good. Oh?
10:49Is everything okay?
10:51Never knew there was a bookstore here.
10:53Wanna check it out?
10:55It's a specialty store for picture books. So many!
11:00Impressive.
11:02This brings back memories.
11:05Cute illustrations.
11:07She's into stuff like this. Her image is changing fast.
11:12I wonder if they have that ballerina picture book I've been looking for.
11:16I can't seem to find it.
11:19Wanna look around?
11:21Oh! Naoto behind you!
11:24Huh?
11:28Sorry!
11:30No! My bad. Someone was passing behind you.
11:35My lips touched her hair. Almost hit her forehead.
11:39If only we weren't boss and subordinate.
11:42After that, we had dinner together and called it a night.
11:46Thanks for today. For hanging out?
11:49No, thank you. I learned a lot.
11:52Not just today, but everything before this too.
11:57Huh? Is she talking about the underwear thing?
12:01So, last year, I was put in charge of training a newbie, but things didn't go well with him.
12:08I tried to be gentle so we could talk honestly, calling out to him several times a day.
12:15But it backfired. That person quit.
12:21That's why I was tough on you, Naoto.
12:24Maybe I was too harsh. Sorry about that.
12:28But even though I was always scolding you, Naoto, you responded well.
12:32It made me really happy.
12:34So, from now on, if you have something to say, don't hesitate to speak up, okay?
12:40I should be the one thanking you.
12:42Without your encouragement, I think I would have been stuck in a rut.
12:46Thanks to you, work is enjoyable right now.
12:49Okay.
12:51Even though you couldn't pursue your dream of being a ballerina and all, you're still working hard.
12:57Just watching you, I feel motivated to do my best.
13:01Thank you.
13:03Well, I've always thought you were beautiful and fantastic, boss.
13:08Huh?
13:09Oh, uh...
13:11Oops, did I just flirt with her?
13:14Hey, don't tease your boss like that.
13:19You said to speak my mind, boss.
13:22Did I say to go that far?
13:25Sorry.
13:27Geez, see you at the office.
13:31Oh, boss.
13:33Man, I messed up.
13:36Next day.
13:38Boss, about yesterday, I'm sorry.
13:41It's fine.
13:43Um, are you mad?
13:45Not really.
13:47Just get ready for the meeting.
13:50Come on, today's the day you're presenting your first proposal, Naoto.
13:55Yes.
13:57During the meeting, my proposal didn't get approved.
14:00But I received decent feedback for a newbie.
14:03I should be happy about this, but...
14:07Boss, um...
14:09No need to be nervous.
14:11It's good that your proposal got recognized, Naoto.
14:15Thank you.
14:17The proposal from the author that boss was in charge of also didn't pass the meeting.
14:22And that's not all.
14:24Depending on the results of the next meeting,
14:27there was talk of discontinuing the author's work.
14:31Even though the art and concept were praised,
14:34discontinuing the collaboration...
14:37It's business.
14:38If there's no potential for sales...
14:42It's not the author's fault.
14:44It's my responsibility for not being able to fully showcase the author's talent.
14:49But please don't blame yourself.
14:52It'll be fine, don't worry about me.
14:54Focus on doing your best.
14:58But even after returning home, my mind was occupied.
15:01Boss, she's probably still working at home now.
15:05I want to support her, but what can I do?
15:09Man, recalling boss's distressed face is tough.
15:14Yep, I'm in love with her.
15:17But...
15:19Oh!
15:20At the seminar, they talked about balancing novelty and familiarity.
15:25Maybe this could work?
15:27But should I really interfere with her work?
15:30Well, at least I can think about it.
15:33She did say, if you have something to say, speak up.
15:37Alright, I'm gonna do it!
15:40Two days later, a meeting was arranged with the author.
15:43A picture book themed around fairies.
15:46As a newbie, should I even voice my opinion?
15:50But is boss the type to judge opinions based solely on position?
15:54I don't think so.
15:56Um...
15:58Yeah?
16:00I know I'm being presumptuous about the author's proposal.
16:05That's something in mind?
16:07Yes.
16:09Um, are you okay with this?
16:12I'd like to hear, but what about you?
16:16Now's not the time to worry about pride.
16:18It's about results.
16:21Naoto, is your idea in the tablet?
16:23Show it.
16:24Yes.
16:26Sports?
16:28It's not real-world sports.
16:30It's for spicing up fairy fantasy with novelty.
16:34If kids are the target, isn't it necessary to have clear wins and losses?
16:39Mythical fairies aren't just cute, right?
16:43Hmm?
16:45Guess it's impossible.
16:48Doesn't match your vibe, huh?
16:50Sorry, said something weird.
16:53Wait!
16:55Huh?
16:56Portray the protagonist's growth as a competitive journey.
17:01Overlap the journey of competition with the protagonist's self-discovery.
17:06Can I borrow your tablet, Naoto?
17:09Sure!
17:10Thus, the discussion between boss and the author progressed,
17:14and my idea transformed into something much better.
17:18And then, on the day of the fateful proposal meeting...
17:23Naoto, come here for a sec.
17:25Um, about the meeting results...
17:29Just come.
17:31We did it!
17:32You did it, Naoto!
17:36Thanks to you!
17:37Thank you!
17:39Phew!
17:40Seeing boss this happy...
17:43After that, the second proposal meeting also went smoothly,
17:46and the publication of the picture book was decided.
17:50Thank you so much, Naoto!
17:52Eat up!
17:54Thank you!
17:55Got invited to dinner as thanks,
17:57but apart from the outfit,
17:59boss is the same as usual.
18:01Am I the only one thinking of this?
18:04But who knows if there'll be another chance.
18:08Boss, I wanna give you something.
18:11What is it?
18:13Here, this.
18:15Did you find the picture book I was looking for?
18:19I'm happy,
18:21but today is about thanking you, Naoto.
18:25This isn't a thank you from me,
18:27just trying to catch someone's attention.
18:31Naoto?
18:33Boss, would you go out with me?
18:36Uh...
18:37Is it a no?
18:39The first year after joining the company is crucial for an editor.
18:43Okay.
18:45At least wait until your second year at the company.
18:48Alright.
18:49If that's okay,
18:51I'll give you a proper answer.
18:54Of course!
18:56After that, I dove headfirst into work.
18:59Boss was still tough at work, as usual.
19:02I lost count of how many times I got scolded,
19:05but bit by bit, I felt like I was growing.
19:09In my second year at the company, around spring,
19:12after a week had passed...
19:14Boss, weren't you supposed to go home?
19:17I waited at that cafe.
19:19Congratulations, your proposal passed again!
19:23Thanks to your training.
19:25Since your proposal passed,
19:28I thought it was about time.
19:31Is that...
19:32As promised, I can hear your answer today.
19:36Does that mean today's the day for that lucky underwear
19:39for important work situations?
19:42Hold on, Naoto!
19:44Sorry, just blurted out.
19:47If you joke like that after we start dating,
19:49you know what's gonna happen!
19:53Then...
19:55Can I call you Alisa when we're not in the office?
19:59Well...
20:01Don't call me that at work.
20:03Okay, Naoto?
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