It sure was a shock hearing that you got your license.
It was just as surprising to hear you had set up an office.
There are four of us, including two part-timers.
It's nothing to brag about.
Turn left there.
I owe you one.
You're saving me money.
Which floor is it on?
The fifth.
Is there anybody else here to help?
The other full-time worker is out of the country buying stock.
So it will be just us two going up and down in the elevator.
That will be tough.
Up and down?
There isn't an elevator.
Didn't I mention that there isn't an elevator?
-The fifth floor, by stairs? -Right.
-Just the two of us? -Yep, just the two of us.
Hire the damn movers!
RAGE
That was tough.
Ugh, I can barely lift my arm.
Ow! I'll be sore all over tomorrow.
DOCUMENTS
Wow.
To think, this business started out of your own room.
I know, right?
What should I do? It's scary.
Scary?
It feels like the more I work, the more I have to protect.
I was so carefree before.
Things change.
But the work is fun. That's what keeps me going.
I'm really happy right now.
Are you happy, Retsuko?
I'm really happy.
Every day is fun.
You've changed, too, Retsuko.
Before, I never had a place that I wanted to go to,
and I had no vision for what lay ahead.
But it's different now.
I've got Tadano next to me,
and we are heading for...
I want to talk about Tadano to them.
But before that, I want them to make up.
Hey, Retsuko.
What's up?
Haida, good morning.
Here's the CEO that came by - Tadano.
He's been on TV a lot. Have you seen him?
Have I...? I don't watch much TV.
He's so great.
He's on another level to us mere mortals.
"He's on another level." Hmm...
ARCHIVE
The miso ramen on Retsuko's Instagram...
I can infer that it came from a restaurant in Chitose, Hokkaido.
That same day, Retsuko went home at 6:00 p.m.
It was still a weekday.
That's a 900-kilometer trip.
That would be impossible without an airplane.
She could be dating an alien.
That's a possibility.
CEO'S OFFICE
Ton, are you free next Sunday?
Yes, sir. I have no specific plans.
You play golf, right?
Golf?
Well, I dabble in it.
And you greatly enjoy it, I would wager.
I'll be hitting the courses with a client who is also a CEO.
Would you care to join us?
I understand, sir.
It would be my honor to join you.
Is it OK for me to play golf for the first time, as your guest?
No problem at all.
I wonder if they're OK with me coming along.
It's not a problem.
It's a game. Let's have fun.
Thank you for the invitation today.
It's our honor to accompany you, Mr. Tadano.
You're the man of the hour, after all.
Not at all. You flatter me.
Why is Director Ton here?
Why in the world are you here?
I didn't know!
He just asked me to tag along on a golf game with friends.
This is not a game, it's work!
That Tadano sure is a dimwit, huh?
I can't deny that.
Are you dating him?
Well, yes...
You could say that.
The CEO hasn't noticed you, at least.
Let's keep this simple, alright?
Forget about working relationships.
We have to act like we're total strangers to each other!
Agreed.
Ton,
Tadano is a really important person to our company.
You know what to do.
I understand, sir.
Nice shot! Fantastic, Mr. Tadano! What a beautiful shot!
Huh? That was a lame shot.
Oh no! Truly!
I'm nothing compared to you!
Good one.
Thank you.
I'm really nervous.
It will be fine. Just do what I told you earlier.
This is so hard to do.
Whoa! It's flying!
Whoa, Retsy. That's awesome!
Nice shot!
Wow! This is cool. I could get into this.
Don't get uppity.
I'm sorry.
I'm so tired.
Business golf games are exhausting.
If you could,
please keep my relationship a secret from everyone.
Like I'd talk!
I wouldn't allow it to be tortured out of me.
It wasn't fun playing golf with my boss.
Sorry, I can't remember people's faces well.
How do you manage being a CEO like this?
Director Ton's business golf game was uncomfortable, wasn't it?
Yeah. It's a pity that he didn't enjoy playing golf like he normally would.
Being a grown-up sure is hard.
Hey, have you noticed that you're not yawning as much recently?
Hmm?
Am I not?
You used to yawn all the time at the driving school.
I remembered you as "the yawner."
Oh, did I? Really?
Lately,
ENI-O has been warning me
that my sleep pattern is abnormal.
Are you feeling sick? Are you OK?
Something has changed.
Ever since I met you,
I've been able to sleep well.
Me too.
Something has changed.
Don't waste your time I'd be dreaming like a kid with you
That's what my mom says.
Sounds about right.
You won't be young forever It's time to start acting your age
They say that, huh?
Ah, what do they know?
Up in the sky I look in your eyes And I've never felt so free
Up in the sky and nothing's as bright As the light from you
Like a dream But I've never felt so awake
Look at my heart
Pure and true
'Cause I'm dreaming with you
It would be great if we could be together forever.
Yeah.
Director Ton, here's some tea.
Right.
If you have time to daydream, you'd better watch out.
Your boyfriend isn't a regular man.
It's almost time to go, so I'm heading out.
OK. See you tomorrow.
Oh, I'm going to a concert tomorrow.
OK.
Huh? Tomorrow?
I need you to schedule your days off!
The drummer in my friend's band dropped out, so they need me.
-We need you here! -For real?
Fine, fine. Go help them.
Thanks. See you.
It's like seeing my old self.
TODAY'S NEWS
"Photos of the AI CEO's lovey-dovey date."
IS HIS PARTNER A REGULAR OFFICE WORKER?
Retsuko?
WILL THEY GET MARRIED SOON?
Don't freak out, Fenneko!
Have you seen the article?
I have. Retsuko's Instagram account has been heating up lately as well.
I'VE FOUND HER
TADANO CAN DO BETTER, LOL
SHE'S JUST A GOLD DIGGER, LOL
-Let's call a truce. -Let's call a truce.
Let me just say this: I'm not apologizing.
What a coincidence. I'm not either.
Don't pay that any attention. It's just baseless slander.
The number of opportunistic flamers out there isn't as great as you'd think.
Plus, I found something neat to look into...
Retsy?
What?
Huh?
Are you alright?
Yes! I'm alright!
I see...
That's Retsy for you.
The truth is, it's really affecting me.
TADANO'S PLAYTHING
This hurts.
But I'm alright because...
IS HIS PARTNER A REGULAR OFFICE WORKER?
WILL THEY GET MARRIED SOON?
I can take it all because I have a limitless healing item!
Will you be OK if you go to work tomorrow?
You'll be a target for gossip.
Well...
that would be annoying.
They wrote everything that they knew and a load of nonsense that they didn't.
Like this marriage thing...
I know! All of this nonsense is such a pain.
Yeah.
Marriage is meaningless anyway.