When I Got Hired as the Secretary for the Ex-Gang Leader, Who's Now a Female CEO…
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00:00My name is Naoto Ono. After graduating from high school, I moved to Tokyo and worked as a systems engineer for two years.
00:09However, I got tired of the constant pressure in my job and decided to quit.
00:14A few days ago, I returned to my hometown.
00:17The longer you're unemployed, the harder it gets to find a job. Why don't you check job postings?
00:23You're right.
00:25A few minutes later...
00:27Oh, educational support, huh? I'll try applying.
00:31I immediately sent my resume, and a few days later, I received a call informing me that I would have an interview with the company president.
00:41Your previous job was as a systems engineer.
00:44You have various qualifications, such as bookkeeping, IT passport, basic information technology engineer, and junior secretary certification.
00:53You've acquired quite a few, haven't you?
00:56Yes, I wanted to broaden my future prospects, so I studied and obtained all those qualifications.
01:03You're a hard worker. Now, here comes the important question.
01:08Uh, what could it be? They already asked about my motivations and future aspirations.
01:16What type of women do you prefer?
01:19Huh?
01:20Let's change the question. Do you have a girlfriend?
01:24What kind of a question is this?
01:26Wait, maybe it's related to potential relocation or something?
01:31Uh, um, no, I don't.
01:34Alright then, here's the final question.
01:37Do you know a woman named Maya Nakamura who happens to be your childhood friend?
01:43Yes, I do.
01:45Wait, are you Maya?
01:47No way! But Maya, she used to be a total delinquent!
01:53It's no wonder I didn't recognize her until now. She was the fierce leader of the local ladies gang.
02:00Back then, Maya led the local gang, and she was feared by all as an unbeatable force.
02:07Despite our conflicting personalities, Maya and I are actually childhood friends.
02:13We were neighbors, so we used to play together all through elementary school.
02:17Let's go!
02:18Wait a minute!
02:20However, as we entered junior high, we grew apart, and eventually, we stopped talking.
02:26I had always wanted to reconnect with Maya, but without regular interaction like our childhood days,
02:32all I could do was watch her from afar.
02:35After graduating from high school, I moved to Tokyo.
02:42I'll contact you at a later date with the results. Thank you so much!
02:47That night, I definitely didn't make the cut.
02:51But Maya is the company president, right?
02:54It seems like she manages a wide range of businesses, so she must have worked hard.
03:01This is Maya from Arika. I would like to offer you a job as the president's secretary.
03:06That's it. Have a nice night!
03:08Wait, wait a minute. She already hung up.
03:12Oh, did you get the job?
03:14Yeah, but I was hired as the secretary. I don't have any practical experience.
03:20That doesn't matter. You're still hired.
03:23Everyone starts without experience.
03:25I think it's a good thing to gain lots of different experiences while you're young.
03:31A few days later, not wanting to waste this opportunity, I decided to work at Maya's company.
03:37It goes without saying that there was a lot to learn, and I was desperate to keep up every day.
03:43Maya, the president, supported me while also making appearances at all the cram schools and facilities she manages.
03:50As I accompanied her as her secretary, I came to know that she is admired by the staff and students.
03:56Seriously, the president is amazing.
03:59After working for a month, they threw a welcome party for me.
04:03Naruto, you have such a cute face. Maybe I should pursue you.
04:08Don't tease me, please!
04:12I'm just kidding.
04:15The welcome party ended in no time, and I found myself walking Maya home as we were heading in the same direction.
04:22Naruto, did you enjoy the day today?
04:25Of course, president!
04:27Hey, you can relax when it's just the two of us.
04:30Um, but you're my employer.
04:33Oh, stop it, please.
04:35Uh, then, Maya, let's talk like friends outside of working hours.
04:40Friends, huh?
04:42Hm?
04:44Hey, are you really single?
04:47I am! I told you even during the interview.
04:50Then, let me ask. Even if a woman actively shows interest in you, would it be off-putting?
04:57I wouldn't be put off. Actually, I'd be happy if that happened. Wouldn't most guys feel the same way?
05:04Really?
05:06Yeah, I speak on behalf of men all over the world. I swear, there's no man who dislikes assertive, dominant women.
05:14I see.
05:16The next day.
05:18Check these documents quickly. They're important.
05:21Yes!
05:22Huh? Marriage application form?
05:26Um, president, this was in the documents.
05:29Yeah, sign that, too.
05:32A man never breaks his word, right?
05:36She's so cute!
05:38Since then, every set of documents Maya handed me always included a marriage application form.
05:44What's happening? What's going on?
05:48If a woman actively shows interest in you, you wouldn't be put off?
05:53Could it be she was referring to this situation back then?
05:57Despite everything happening, Maya is still the president, so I take my work seriously.
06:03It seems that she struggles with computers, and so I took it upon myself to teach her.
06:09So with this, you can calculate the average. Do you have any questions up to this point?
06:15Wow, you're such a great teacher!
06:17Oh, you're exaggerating.
06:20No, I'm serious.
06:23It was very easy to understand, and being able to do something complicated like this is impressive.
06:29Hey!
06:30I'll try doing it on my own.
06:33I did it, but checking is still a hassle.
06:36It would be easier if emails were delivered by carrier pigeons.
06:40It might be good if we got notifications for unread emails by smoke signals.
06:46That's a great idea! Let's do it!
06:48Seriously?
06:50And for coming up with such a good idea, here's something for you.
06:54I don't need any more marriage application forms!
06:58Hmph!
07:00A few days later...
07:02Hey! Working hard, I see. Need some help?
07:06Thank you.
07:07It's my duty as your senior.
07:10Hey, now don't! Can you do me a favor?
07:13Go buy my favorite roll cake right now!
07:16Y-yes! Which store should I go to?
07:19Figure it out yourself!
07:21Uh...
07:23A few minutes later, I returned with a roll cake from the store recommended by Ms. Ito.
07:29However...
07:30Welcome back! Sit here for a moment.
07:33Yes?
07:35I'm so tired.
07:37She's so close!
07:39I worked really hard this morning, you know?
07:42Yeah...
07:43So, feed me the cake.
07:46Um, can't you eat it yourself?
07:49My arms are too tired from working too hard.
07:53Feed me, hurry!
07:55Uh...
07:56She's so cute!
07:58I guess this is part of work too?
08:01Just like this, Maya relentlessly bombarded me with marriage application forms and roll cakes from time to time.
08:09And when she got me alone, Maya would be needy and clingy, leaving me bewildered.
08:14One day...
08:16Ms. Maya! Can I talk to you about something?
08:19What is it?
08:20Well, my dad is soon coming back from his job assignment, but I haven't told him that I'm attending this cram school.
08:28And?
08:29My dad never approves of anything he hasn't decided himself, so I might have to quit this school.
08:36What do you want, Leo?
08:38I don't want to quit, but I don't know what to say to him.
08:43Then I'll stand with you, Leo.
08:45Whatever gets in your way, I'll kick it in the butt!
08:48Huh?
08:50Just kidding.
08:52But I will support you.
08:54That part is true, so don't worry.
08:57Ms. Maya, thank you!
08:59Come to think of it, Maya has always had an awkward side, but she was a kind girl.
09:06Um, President, why do you work so hard?
09:10Did I not tell you before?
09:12I want to create a safe space for children who have no place in their families.
09:17I myself experienced a lot of hardships in the past, so I want to support kids like that and be there for them.
09:24Once they have a place to belong, I want to help them develop various skills and abilities to become independent.
09:31Like giving them tools to take on the world.
09:35That's amazing!
09:37I was touched by Maya's earnestness, and since then, I caught myself looking at Maya with admiration.
09:44The President is amazing today as always!
09:47Naoto, can you come to my office?
09:50Of course!
09:53You've been staring at me.
09:55Did you remember?
09:57Um...
09:58Shoot, she noticed me staring!
10:01If that's the case...
10:03Here, sign here!
10:05Um, uh...
10:08Excuse me, President!
10:11Come in!
10:13I'll come back once I've organized these documents!
10:16She asked me if I remembered something.
10:19I wonder what she meant.
10:23A few days later...
10:24Naoto, is the President available?
10:27She is expected to return to the office soon.
10:30What's the matter?
10:32Actually, Leo's father is here.
10:34Leo? The boy from that day?
10:37Hey, bring out the President of this company!
10:41Alright, I'll contact the President and head there immediately.
10:45I quickly tried contacting Maya at the facilities she was visiting and on her personal phone, but...
10:52Both lines are busy!
10:54I should leave a note as well, just in case.
10:57She did mention that carrier pigeons would be good.
11:0230 minutes later...
11:04I apologize for the wait.
11:06Who are you? Where's the President?
11:09I would be happy to assist you until she arrives.
11:12Please, this way.
11:13The President will be here shortly.
11:16I want to talk to the President!
11:18An employee like you is of no use!
11:21I can't back down.
11:23I need to handle this properly.
11:25It's up to me for now.
11:27Stop underestimating me.
11:29Dad, please stop!
11:33I apologize for the wait.
11:35I'm Nakamura, the President of this company.
11:38President!
11:39Ms. Maya!
11:41I see.
11:42So you're the former delinquent who became the President.
11:47Starting a cram school without disclosing your own past.
11:51It's ridiculous for a delinquent to manage a school.
11:54I didn't know that my son was attending such a school.
11:58He will be quitting immediately.
12:00Before he gets influenced in a strange way.
12:05Please wait!
12:06The President isn't hiding her past.
12:08And besides, the way you're speaking is...
12:11Wait, it's okay.
12:13I understand your concerns as a father about entrusting your child to our school.
12:18By the way, have you talked to Leo about this?
12:22Huh?
12:23Leo is still a minor.
12:25He can't make decisions for himself.
12:27I see.
12:29However, I believe in respecting the will of the child.
12:33You shouldn't meddle in other people's family matters.
12:37Well then, what do you want?
12:40I want to attend this school.
12:43Because the people at this school never deny what I want to do.
12:48I can make my own decisions now.
12:50When I make mistakes, I want you to teach me like Ms. Maya.
12:55I really love this school.
12:58I see.
12:59Children are more mature than adults think.
13:02They're observing the world around them and they have their own strong will.
13:06Ugh...
13:07I understand that you care deeply about Leo.
13:11You don't want him to be influenced poorly and you want him to grow up in a better environment.
13:16However, maybe it's worth being more considerate of Leo's feelings.
13:22Leo, I forgot what's truly important.
13:25I'm sorry for ignoring your feelings.
13:28I'm sorry.
13:29I haven't been able to support you, Leo, all this time.
13:32Ms. Nakamura, I'm sorry for being rude to you earlier.
13:36I don't know how to properly apologize.
13:39No, it's true that the past cannot be erased.
13:43I want to confront that past and move forward.
13:46So let's keep moving forward with Leo and with us.
13:50Afterward, Leo's parents bowed repeatedly and left.
13:55On the way back.
13:57You shouldn't act on your own without knowing if you can handle a situation by yourself.
14:02I'm sorry.
14:03I wanted to support you, Maya.
14:05You're always working so hard.
14:07Well, you've always supported me, even today, thanks to this note.
14:12That's good.
14:13But in the end, you defused the situation and I didn't do anything.
14:18That's not true.
14:19I've always been saved by your kindness, Naoto.
14:22Huh?
14:23Do you remember?
14:25Something from the past.
14:28My twelfth birthday.
14:30My parents who were always busy didn't come home.
14:33You were the only one who noticed my situation.
14:36Knowing it was my birthday, you invited me to your house and made me a small roll cake.
14:42It's the most delicious in the world!
14:46You're exaggerating.
14:48I made it with my mom recently, so I just remembered the recipe.
14:53I've never made sweets together with anyone.
14:56You have a good relationship with your family, Naoto.
14:59Then, do you want to be my family?
15:02I can bake roll cakes for you anytime.
15:05Really?
15:06Yeah.
15:07I like you, Maya.
15:09And I want to marry a girl who enjoys eating the things I make, just like you.
15:13I like you too, Naoto.
15:15Let's get married when we grow up.
15:18Afterwards, we handmade a marriage application form and filled it in together.
15:23It may have been child's play, but it was an important promise to me.
15:29Since that day, I started having feelings for you.
15:32But at middle school, things got even more difficult with my family.
15:36And I joined a woman's gang.
15:38And there was a rule of no romance.
15:41I didn't know how to interact with you anymore.
15:45After graduating high school, you moved to Tokyo.
15:48I thought about what I could do in my current situation, and that's when I founded Arika.
15:53And then, when I reunited with you, I wanted you to remember that promise we made back then.
15:59So I kept bringing up marriage application forms and roll cakes with you.
16:03I forgot all about that.
16:05I'm sorry.
16:07I distanced myself from you because I didn't want to cause trouble.
16:10But I've always liked you.
16:12I liked you too, Maya.
16:14Since we reunited, I fell even harder for you.
16:17I love how you always give your best and work hard.
16:21I really, really love you.
16:26Several months have passed since we confirmed that our feelings were mutual.
16:30And we became a couple.
16:32We have been enjoying fulfilling days in both our personal and public lives.
16:38Though, nothing has changed about her becoming clingy once we are alone together.
16:43The marriage application form and cake bombardment came to a stop when I remembered the promise.
16:50What's the important matter you wanted to talk about?
16:53I have something I want to give you.
16:57Will you continue to enjoy eating the things I make and find them delicious?
17:02Does that mean...
17:04Please marry me!
17:06Of course!