Let My Unfriendly Junior Help Me Move and Ended Up Living Together…
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00:00I'm Kazuo Kada, a 32-year-old salesman hustling for seven solid years, living the mediocre
00:07corporate life, when one day, this girl from the company shows up.
00:12Um, let me introduce someone.
00:15This here is Rina Ikeda, just transferred from the planning department.
00:19Nice to meet you.
00:21Huh?
00:22Ain't she the cute one everyone's gossiping about joining the company?
00:27Yep, she's cute alright.
00:29So I want to assign someone as her mentor.
00:33This is gonna be a scramble.
00:36Word is, she's cute and a returnee, but a bit standoffish, you know?
00:41Rumor says she's been passed around different departments.
00:46Got it.
00:47So our chill boss snagged her up, cause he's such a lovely boss.
00:51I'm fine on my own though.
00:54Cool!
00:55If you're cool with it, I'll take the job!
00:59Oh great, Kazu, help her out your way.
01:03Well, back when I was a rookie, I was all enthusiasm and got side-eyed by seniors.
01:09Plus, rumors can be deceiving, maybe she's actually nice.
01:13Alright then.
01:16Nice to meet you.
01:18Nice meeting you too.
01:20Seems like the rumors are true.
01:22Well, let's do what I can.
01:25Starting off a bit clumsy, but I got myself a rookie under my wing.
01:30Little did I know, Rina Ikeda was more mysterious than the gossip suggested.
01:35Because...
01:36And that wraps up the prep for our field work.
01:40Understood.
01:41Huh?
01:42Is she more nervous than I thought?
01:45Alright, gotta help her relax.
01:47Alright, let's go!
01:50Where's this?
01:52This is where the sales magic begins, my friend.
01:56Got it.
01:57In my style, gotta grab a bite first.
02:00I usually go for...
02:03Thank you very much.
02:05I'm starting business with your company today.
02:08This ain't our client's place, you know.
02:11Oh, sorry.
02:14Is she, like, bareheaded?
02:16But with that charm.
02:18I'll take the hot chocolate.
02:21Cute.
02:23As we spent more time together, I noticed something about Rina.
02:27Once you teach her, she never forgets.
02:29And she's pretty sharp.
02:31But being a returnee, she's got this airheaded side.
02:35Alright, how about you try going solo with sales soon?
02:39Can I do it?
02:41No worries.
02:42You understand the stuff better than anyone.
02:44Just need some icebreakers, maybe?
02:47Icebreakers?
02:49Can you do it?
02:51Sure.
02:52Can I give it a shot?
02:54Yeah.
02:55Let's practice with me first.
02:58Isn't that a bit too bold?
03:01Well then.
03:03What?
03:07What?
03:08Was that right?
03:10I mean, do you really think so?
03:13No.
03:15Sorry.
03:17I'm just clueless.
03:19Still airheaded, but man, she's cute every step of the way.
03:24At the end of one business day.
03:27Since I was passing by the apartment I'm moving into next month,
03:30I decided to check out the interior again.
03:33It's a bit old, but super spacious and cheap for a single person,
03:37so I instantly signed the deal.
03:39You coming too, Rina?
03:41Just kidding.
03:42Go straight home.
03:44I'll come.
03:45For real?
03:47It's bigger than I thought.
03:49Two bedrooms?
03:51Yep.
03:52But for a single dude, it might be too big.
03:55Oh, just realized, moving's gonna be a pain.
03:59Someone to help would be nice.
04:01Hey, if you're down, could you help with this?
04:05Um, me?
04:08Not forcing you or anything, but I'll cover meals.
04:12Even... meals?
04:15Oh, but helping the boss move on a day off might suck.
04:19End of the month on a Sunday is the plan, so think about it!
04:23Okay!
04:26So, a few more days passed, and one day...
04:29The day I let Rina handle sales all by herself.
04:32I dropped the hint to get close and be personable, but...
04:36A few hours later, as soon as she's back, the phone rings.
04:40Yes, Rina Ikeda works for us.
04:43Huh?
04:44She's been sitting next to you the whole time, pushing the talk forward.
04:49Huh? Hey, Rina, um...
04:52You didn't try getting close in, like, a physical way, did ya?
04:56I gave it a shot, but...
04:58You shot way too far!
05:01I'm sorry!
05:02For now, just make an apology call, yeah?
05:06He doesn't seem pissed, that's a relief.
05:09My wording might have been off, though.
05:11She seems like quite the interesting one, huh?
05:14She's a massive rookie.
05:17But it does tie into your evaluation, and I can look out for her, you know?
05:22Nah, I'll take care of her till the end, no worries.
05:28Sure, she's a bit of an enigma, but she's trying her best.
05:32Sure, she fumbles sometimes, but...
05:34Above all, it's fun being around her!
05:38Alright then. Oh, Rina, how was it?
05:42Um, he said, next time let's talk face-to-face.
05:47Oh, that's a win! Nicely done!
05:50I don't really deserve praise.
05:53Everyone messes up at first, you know?
05:55Uh-huh!
05:56Alright, let's switch gears for the next task.
05:59Huh?
06:00Kazu, thank you.
06:04She makes this kind of face.
06:07In the end, the negotiations went well, and Rina got the account.
06:11She's officially going solo next month, but before that...
06:16Can I put it around here?
06:18Yeah, thanks!
06:20Never thought she'd actually help with the move!
06:23There we go!
06:24Man, her fashion's cute.
06:27Huh? Is it just me, or does she have a lot of stuff?
06:30Did I have those kinds of boxes when I packed?
06:33Oh well, time for dinner.
06:35Wonder what Rina likes. Let's at least ask.
06:39Alright, you can choose. What's your favorite?
06:42Huh? Really? Okay.
06:45I'll choose... this room.
06:48What?
06:49Oh, sorry. Then I'll take the other room. Is that okay?
06:53Huh?
06:55Oh no! Are you saying... I should live in the closet?
07:01Wait, what are you even talking about?
07:04Huh? So, I'm not living here with you? You said to help, so...
07:10What? I meant for you to help me with moving stuff, not keep me company.
07:15Oh! I-I'm sorry!
07:20I've always been this bad with misunderstandings.
07:23I was in Australia till halfway through college, so I know nothing about Japan.
07:28I thought being quiet would hide my lack of knowledge, but that's not working.
07:33So that's the reason.
07:35But... it was only you, Kazu.
07:38Huh?
07:40The one who didn't mind dealing with my problems.
07:43Oh!
07:44But all the misunderstandings were on me. I've caused so much trouble.
07:48Um... I can't let her go. I can't! But...
07:53Oh, wait!
07:54Huh?
07:55I, uh... canceled the lease on my old place this month.
08:01Whaaat?
08:03I'm such an idiot! I'll just crash in a park or something!
08:08Hold up! My bad for being vague, too, if you're cool with it.
08:12Huh? I, uh... I really appreciate it.
08:17There's no need to be overly polite.
08:20I'll leave as soon as I find a place to stay.
08:23Look, I'm just being kind as a boss.
08:26So gotta keep it chill and not make things weird.
08:29Oh! As an apology, I'll cook!
08:32Huh? You can cook?
08:35Yeah! Got an apron and...
08:38Huh?
08:40Oh, let me tie that for you.
08:43Sorry...
08:45There! All good!
08:47Thank you so much...
08:49Ah! S-sorry!
08:52My bad!
08:53Um, I'll cook, then!
08:55Uh, yeah! Ain't got many ingredients, but please!
08:59Surprisingly domestic, huh?
09:01Uh...
09:05Cooking's not your thing, huh?
09:08I thought just getting an apron would make me feel capable.
09:12Geez, she's getting cuter and cuter.
09:15I'll handle the cooking. It's gonna be a lonely bachelor's meal, though.
09:19Huh? You're a bachelor?
09:22Nah, it's just Japanese sarcasm.
09:25So, unexpectedly, we started this weird cohabitation, but of course, separate bedrooms.
09:32But with a lady next door and the tension, falling asleep wasn't easy.
09:37Having two rooms saved my life, but it's already 1 AM.
09:41Earthquake?
09:42Kazu, should we evacuate or... huh?
09:45Nah, earthquakes are not on the trending topics.
09:48How can you check your phone right now?
09:51Hold up, if it's not an earthquake...
09:53What?!
09:54Wait, what if it's... Haunted House?!
09:58I-I'm bad with ghosts!
10:02C-can I sleep with you?
10:05J-just kidding, you can't, right?
10:08Nah, I'm scared too, so please.
10:11Oh, then...
10:14Ah...
10:19She's too cute, giving me the chills!
10:22But seriously, what was that shake earlier?
10:25I made a quick decision, didn't even ask for details.
10:28Well, as long as there's no actual harm...
10:32Since then, it's been the same drill every morning.
10:35Getting up at the crack of dawn, heading to work at the same time.
10:38Rina's either been positively or negatively influenced by me.
10:42Took a load off her mind and mingled with other colleagues.
10:45Hey, wanna grab lunch together?
10:48How about tea sometime?
10:50She's super popular.
10:52Tea? What's that supposed to...
10:55Hey Kazu, what are you having for lunch today?
10:59Um, maybe curry?
11:02Curry? Didn't you have that last night?
11:06Man, I feel like a king!
11:08I'm going for pork cutlet curry!
11:11Isn't that basically the same?
11:14Before I knew it, we're practically together all day.
11:18This feels like married life or something.
11:21Kazu, I'll help too.
11:24Ow! Sorry, caught me off guard.
11:28There.
11:30Wha-?
11:32Sorry, I'll grab the bandages.
11:35Nope, I'm healed.
11:37Actually, it was kinda soothing.
11:40Really?
11:42So, amidst the busy yet fun days, I've been falling asleep like a log every night.
11:47But that mysterious vibration around 1AM hasn't stopped since then.
11:52I woke up. I got used to it, but it's still spooky alone.
11:58Huh? Why?
12:03I got scared, so I came here first.
12:07This is too cute, darn it!
12:09B-but it might be hard to sleep.
12:12No, it's actually cozy.
12:15We don't use electricity, so it's an eco-friendly heater.
12:19W-well, that's good, but...
12:28She knocked out instantly.
12:30As scary as the mysterious shake is, it's comforting.
12:34Wait, no, stop overthinking, Kazu.
12:37She's just a junior, a top-tier airhead.
12:40You gotta keep my distance.
12:48W-what's going on?
12:51Ah, it's nice.
12:54My dear koala.
12:57Dreaming about Australia.
13:00So, being together all day probably helped.
13:03And at work, we started to sync up and get things done smoothly.
13:07Huh, a business trip just with two of us.
13:11Yeah, you two seem to make a good team.
13:14I'd love to go.
13:16Alright, so how many rooms should I book?
13:19Oh, just one.
13:21Two rooms, please!
13:23So, on the day of the business trip, after finishing work, we returned to the hotel.
13:29Business trips are tiring, huh?
13:32Let's take it easy tonight.
13:34There's two rooms. Kinda got my hopes up.
13:37Okay, good night.
13:41Get in your room before you sleep, alright?
13:44I said that, but I can't sleep.
13:47It's become normal for Rina to sleep next to me.
13:50But this whole thing started with a misunderstanding.
13:53An old guy like me getting serious would just be pathetic.
13:57Eventually, only a few hours of sleep and the second day arrived.
14:02On this day, Rina, unusually, kept making mistakes and seemed down.
14:07Alright then, let's forget about work mistakes with good food and booze!
14:12Thanks, but I'm still holding you back.
14:17Nah, you're not.
14:19Ever since you came, work's been more fulfilling.
14:22Huh?
14:23And of course, in our personal lives, too.
14:26I mean, thinking about living alone in that room gives me the chills.
14:30Um, I'm kinda wasted.
14:35What?
14:36Might not be able to make it back alone.
14:39Maybe...
14:41Kazu!
14:43How about crashing together tonight?
14:46Don't go messing with this old guy, okay?
14:49And isn't that drink of yours just juice?
14:52Oh.
14:53Oops.
14:55Bested.
14:57Geez, is she naturally like this or just messing around?
15:01But how long can I keep these feelings in check?
15:04For now, let's just sleep.
15:07Ah!
15:08When did that happen?
15:10Maybe you don't remember cause you were hammered.
15:13Plus, couldn't sleep alone last night.
15:17Ugh.
15:19Sorry.
15:20Maybe I'm being too forward.
15:22Nah.
15:23Actually, I couldn't sleep either.
15:26Huh?
15:27Then how about a mutual agreement?
15:30Yep, that's right.
15:32I'm just making excuses about age and position.
15:35As this middle-aged guy, let's just lay my feelings bare.
15:40Can't sleep without you.
15:44Alright, maybe I'll tell her once we're back.
15:47But when we returned after the business trip, a surprising pitfall awaited us.
15:53Oh, hi.
15:54What's up?
15:55Hazu, perfect timing.
15:58It's not really a complaint or anything.
16:01Other tenants mentioned seeing you two going in and out a lot.
16:05Oh.
16:06See, this place is meant for single occupants, not for two.
16:10Totally forgot about that.
16:13By the way, what's the relationship between you two?
16:17Uh...
16:19We work together, but it's my bad.
16:22Well, I won't tell you to leave immediately, but maybe in a month or so?
16:26Sure.
16:28Here, take a look at the copy of the lease agreement again.
16:32Thanks.
16:33Completely forgot, but yeah, that makes sense.
16:37Oh right, it's written here.
16:39Huh?
16:40This...
16:41Hazu, I'm really sorry for everything.
16:44But I had so much fun.
16:47Ah!
16:48Oh, so fun I even forgot to look for my place to live.
16:52Rina...
16:53But I can't keep relying on you for work and life.
16:57I'll move out.
16:59Thanks for everything.
17:01Wait, check this out!
17:03An exception?
17:05Yeah, see, if we're engaged, it's cool for a while.
17:09Hazu, I can't let you lie just to take care of me.
17:13What if it's true?
17:15Huh?
17:17At first, I wanted to act all cool as your boss.
17:20But the time I spent with you, Rina, was super fun.
17:23I realized I wanted to be a cool guy for you.
17:26Hazu...
17:28Sure, you can handle work and life on your own now.
17:31But I've become a guy who can't live without you, Rina.
17:34Ah!
17:36If you're cool with an unreliable old man like me...
17:39Wha?
17:41I can't live without you either, Hazu.
17:44I love you.
17:46Hold up, let me confess properly.
17:48We don't need words.
17:50Let's take responsibility for each other.
17:53Y-yeah!
17:55Let's go report to the landlord right now!
17:58Oh, how wonderful!
18:01By the way, this place isn't haunted, right?
18:05I felt vibrations late at night.
18:07Oh?
18:09That's just the nearby highway.
18:11Big trucks pass by and for some reason only this place shakes.
18:14Did I forget to mention that?
18:16Seriously?
18:18Well, next time I'll recommend a property for newlyweds.
18:22Yay!
18:24After that, we continued living in that room while working.
18:28People were surprised when we announced our engagement.
18:31But apparently, the director saw it all coming.
18:34We challenged and supported each other both personally and professionally.
18:38And finally tied the knot when renewing the lease.
18:41Now, several years later, we live in the new house recommended by that landlord.
18:46Phew, I'm super tired.
18:49Good job, Hazu!
18:51Oh wait, you're the department head now, huh boss?
18:54Don't call me boss at home!
18:57Really?
18:58Then...
19:00Let's go to bed, darling.
19:02Of course, that mysterious phenomenon stopped happening, but we still snuggle up when we sleep.