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Yay!

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Good morning.

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I can't believe
you didn't make a move on me.

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How'd you manage to sleep
with this face and body next to you?

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You said there wouldn't be a second time.

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Yeah, but who actually
does as they're told?

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Well, that's what you wanted, so…

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Oh.

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You're seeing someone?

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No way.

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Are you mad I left
without saying anything that day?

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Hmm.

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How should I put it?

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I haven't been sleeping well
since that day.

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Maybe you're my sleeping pill?

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Even so, how could you just sleep
and not do anything?

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Anyway, your food's getting cold.

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Sorry to say,

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but I'm not really a breakfast person.

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Yum!

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What? Don't look at me
with that "You're so cute" face.

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Was I making that face?

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You were.

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What's with that suggestive look?

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Don't worry.

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I won't fall for you any harder.

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You're doing as you're told again.

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Nice guys are such a turnoff.

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Here, try this too.

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Hey, wait!

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Thanks for the meal.
But I'm never seeing you again.

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No, wait. H-Hold on!

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Ugh, why did I even go see him?

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All right. Please go.

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Your coat!

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Your coat!

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WASABI EN SOIE

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BACK IN STOCK

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So, what did the inquiry forms say?

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Right.

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After Rainbow Palette came back,

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even Futago Confectionery
has been getting complaints.

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"I regret buying the wasabi chocolate."

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"The wasabi-flavored chocolate was awful."

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"I bought the wasabi chocolate
by mistake due to unclear labeling."

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"Can I get a refund?"

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They bought Rainbow Palette
and found wasabi chocolate inside.

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Basically, they didn't know the contents
and got an unpleasant surprise.

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They didn't know the contents?
It's written on the box.

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Not many people read it
when they buy the set.

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On top of that, wasabi prices are soaring,

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so suppliers are demanding higher prices.

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As you can see,
it's not selling well by itself either.

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What's HQ saying?

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"Too many complaints
and a low profit margin."

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They told us to stop production.

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Hmm?

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Why'd you decide to make
something as tricky as wasabi chocolate?

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Well, wasabi isn't meant
to be eaten on its own.

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And if you use too much of it,
it becomes a disaster.

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But get the balance just right,

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and it creates an exceptional flavor
no other ingredient can match.

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Even when it's hiding,
it does a splendid job.

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I see.

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I'd say it's kind of like you, Hana.

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Me?

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Like me?

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I just wish

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it'd step out
into the outside world a bit more.

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The outside world, huh?

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Yeah, that's what I'm hoping.

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It's true wasabi prices have gone up,

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but we barely use any at this shop.

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Oh. May I?

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Speaking as a member of the floor staff,

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Wasabi en Soie is popular
with foreign tourists.

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Yeah, it is!

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Even KitKats have a wasabi flavor, right?

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By the way, aside from tourists,

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what kind of customers buy
Wasabi en Soie on its own?

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Oh, I guess I should ask those
who know it best.

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Does anyone here think
Wasabi en Soie is the best it can be?

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So, why don't we all work on it together?

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Especially the chocolatiers.

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Is there any way
to renew and improve the recipe?

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What do you think, Chief?

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I…

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I've always believed
Chef Kenji's recipe was ideal.

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So, to me, the current flavor is
already the best it can be.

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If you don't intend to change it,
we'll have to stop individual sales.

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Good work today. See you all tomorrow.

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-See you.
-See you.

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You wanted to speak up
in front of people but couldn't.

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Wow.

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I'd say that's a huge step forward.

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Even though I failed,
how can it be a step forward?

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You only failed because you tried.

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And trying is proof
you wanted something more.

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You used to not even want
to put yourself in that situation, right?

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Maybe you're right.

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So, does that mean
I'm slowly getting better?

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Of course.

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You even made eye contact
and empathized with someone, didn't you?

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Yes, I did.

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Physical symptoms don't go away overnight.

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But your heart
wants to change, Darth Vader.

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I think you just need to practice
one step at a time.

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Practice…

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Give yourself credit.

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You were able to step out
into the outside world.

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It's all thanks to Chef

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that even wasabi like me
could make it out into the world.

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Hmm.

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Oh.

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What?

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Thank you for reaching out
about the issues of the wasabi chocolate

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and ideas for its renewal.

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I appreciate it.

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Wasabi is a very bold ingredient.

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People either love it or hate it.

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But with just the right balance,

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it creates an exceptional flavor
no other ingredient can match.

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As for the renewal, I'd like to suggest

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changing the order of the flavors.

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Be yummy.

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I brought the shy wasabi filling,
hiding on the inside, to the surface.

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First, your tongue feels a spicy kick.

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Then, the sweet chocolate wraps around it,

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making it taste even smoother and sweeter.

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Mmm.

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Plus, this way we can use less wasabi
than when it's used in the filling.

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Oh, there's that face.

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Hmm?

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You always make that face
when you're happy.

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Something good happened?

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Not really.

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Something good did happen.

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You've got this, Mr. Wasabi.

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P.S.

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Like the wasabi that came outside,

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I hope one day
I can meet everyone at Le Sauveur.

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From the Anonymous Chocolatier.

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I'll try one.

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How is it?

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So annoying.

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It's annoyingly good.

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To come up with this idea,

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I have to admit they're a genius.

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It really is better.

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Yeah, I thought so too!

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First, the wasabi hits your tongue.

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Then, the sweetness
of the chocolate follows.

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I could eat a ton of these!

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The design screams "wasabi chocolate,"
and it's even cuter now.

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This is good,
but I still like Chef Kenji's version too.

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No.

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I lost this time. I'll admit it.

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No, it's not about winning or losing.

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What matters is not giving up easily
and always striving for better.

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So, are we okay to go ahead
with this new Wasabi en Soie?

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Yes.

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Starting tomorrow,
we'll use the new recipe.

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Yes, Chief.

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-Let's compare them.
-So good.

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I think this could really sell.

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Good job, everyone.

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I thought you wouldn't accept it,
but that's our Chief.

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That reminds me, our boss…

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I don't think he's ever left before us.

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You think he feels the same way we do?

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Hard to say.

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Who knows what he's really thinking.

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Hmm.

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Anyway, this calls for a celebration.

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Drinks, anyone? It's been a while!

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Nah, I'm wiped out today.

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So of course I need to go for drinks!

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Here we go again.

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These guys will use any excuse to drink.

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Hey, I heard that.
Show your senior some respect.

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Sure.

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You're coming too, newbie.
It's also your welcome party.

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Um, I think I'll pass.

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How come?

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Uh…

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On a day like this, we've got to toast!

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Come on, join us.

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-Let's go, newbie!
-Yeah! All of us, together!

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Let's sit. Who's sitting where?

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I'll take this seat.

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Thanks.

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That was awesome!

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Thank you so much!

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Okay, next up,

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I'd like to give the mic
to our newest member, Ms. Lee Hana!

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-No!
-Please?

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No way!

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-We want to hear you sing!
-No, I really can't.

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I can't.

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You sing!

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Are you all right?

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I'm fine.

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No, seriously,
I've had enough of your singing.

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Want me to play something?

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We were just getting started. Come on!

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Do you know any Japanese songs?

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You can do it, Hana!

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Not me. The newbie's the star tonight.

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I'll give it a try.

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Uh-huh.

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I'll give it a try!

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Hanako!

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I look up as I walk

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So the tears won't fall

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Remembering those spring days

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But tonight I'm all alone

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-She has a lovely voice.
-Yeah, she does.

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Um…

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There's something I want to tell everyone.

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I am…

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Actually, I'm…

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Hey, look at me!

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-Mr. Fujiwara?
-It's Mr. Fujiwara.

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Everyone,

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don't you think it's a bit rude
to make someone sing unprepared?

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Oh.

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Sorry about that.

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Why'd he suddenly show up?

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I know, right?

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I've got an important announcement.

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Oh, you can go back now.

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R-Right.

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Okay.

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Is she okay?

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Mic check. Testing, one, two.

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Sorry to interrupt, everyone.

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I have a very
important announcement to make.

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Tonight's drinks

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are all on me!

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Here. Let me know if it's not enough.

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I wonder if Hana's okay.

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Honestly, it's so much work
trying to cater to every employee.

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See you.

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Are you all right?

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I'm fine.

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Doesn't look like it.

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Just leave me alone!

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Why are you following me?

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This umbrella's extra big and sturdy.

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You came all this way
to brag about your umbrella?

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Come in here.

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I'm fine!

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Don't worry about me and just go!

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Are you crying?

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I'm just wet from the rain.

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What were you trying to say earlier?

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Are you

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afraid of being stared at?

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Could it be…

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I'm the only one you're okay with?

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I'm the same.

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I…

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I can't touch people.

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But…

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you're the only one I can.

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For some reason, it's just you.

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Take this.

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I can't let my employee catch a cold.

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Actually, no!

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I don't wanna get wet!

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-Are you okay?
-No, I'm not.

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Sorry, but could you go home
without the umbrella?

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-What?
-Oh, no.

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I really can't! Sorry!

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Huh? Oh!

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Seriously…

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What are you doing?

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Are you okay?

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Were you…

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crying?

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Just wet from the rain.

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Anyway, you're rather dutiful,
chasing after me like this.

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I was worried
you might've collapsed on the way.

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That's why I ran after you too.

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I was ready to call an ambulance
if you'd passed out in the rain.

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But,

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I know you want to be left alone.

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Ever since my mom died,

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I've avoided
making eye contact with people.

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And I was totally fine with that.

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But sometimes I get sick
of always running away.

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I swore I'd try my best this time.

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Like you did earlier?

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Yeah.

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I thought I'd gotten a little better,
but nothing's changed.

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I'm not asking for much.

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I just wanna look the one I'm into
in the eye and…

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Is there someone you feel that way about?

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There is.

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Sounds great.

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I just…

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want to be with the one I like,
lock eyes with them,

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laugh together, cry together…

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I just wish

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I could do those things.

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I think I get it.

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There's so much I can't do either.

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Like messing around with friends,
putting an arm around their shoulders,

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or high-fiving.

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For that matter,

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I wanted to shake hands too.

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But everyone just thinks
I'm a nasty, over-the-top germophobe.

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I…

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don't think people are dirty.

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It's just…

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I'm the one who's dirty.

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Yeah.

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I just think…

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I'm too dirty to touch anyone.

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That's why

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I felt comfortable
during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Everyone in the world was like me,

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avoiding physical contact.

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But… that made me sad too.

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What was a nightmare for the world…
made me happy.

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I wonder why we're okay

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with each other.

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Beats me.

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Maybe

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we're soulmates?

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There's no way.

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You're right.

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But maybe… there's a reason for it.

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A reason?

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Maybe we can help each other.

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We can?

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Let's try practicing.

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Like rehab.

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We'll touch and make eye contact,
since we're okay with each other.

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Let's do that.

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Uh, but,

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it'd be a real hassle
if we did that and you fell for me.

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No way. That will never happen.

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Yeah.

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I think we can practice.

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Well, there's no way
I'd fall for you either.

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Yeah.

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All right.

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Let's give it a try.

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I want to change.

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I really do.

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Okay, then.

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Let's practice.

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Practice.

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Sorry.

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N-No.

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It's fine.

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I-It's just practice.

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Practice.

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Let's get better.

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Together.

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So he improved Kenji's recipe
to boost sales.

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I guess he's become
a real businessman now.

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But he should quit wasting time

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and focus on obtaining the recipes.

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The convenience-store chocolates
need to launch

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in the second half of the year
as we planned.

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Get the other recipes quickly
and report back to me.

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Yes, sir.

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Once that place's no longer of use,

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we'll liquidate it.

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So you intend to shut down…

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Le Sauveur.

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Subtitle translation by: Yuki Asami