My Senior Told Me to Bring a woman to the Party, But I Brought My Plain Junior, and
My Senior Told Me to Bring a woman to the Party, But I Brought My Plain Junior, and
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00:00My name's Takuto Ito, and I'm 25. I've been at Koiwa Support Inc's second branch for three years now.
00:08I've always been a nerdy person with no confidence, but now I'm in the sales department.
00:14While everyone else is focused on aiming for big careers in the head office, I've been falling behind.
00:20But now I'm finally...
00:22Takuto! I finished up those documents you were asking for.
00:27No way! You finished them already? What about the documents for our meeting tomorrow?
00:33I finished up those documents too.
00:36Wow, you never fail to finish your work in record time.
00:40Yep, that's right. I'm actually mentoring a co-worker who joined the company after me.
00:46Her name's Ai Ikeda, and she's seriously dedicated.
00:50She's amazing at her job, but I can never tell what she's feeling because she's like a closed book to me.
00:58Ai, you're always on top of things, and you work super hard, huh?
01:03I was basically told to buckle down and keep it all professional when I started working here.
01:08Oh, I see what you mean. But maybe it's time to switch to a cooler suit, don't you think? It's gonna get hot soon.
01:16Oh, I see. Understood.
01:19Yep, he's got a point!
01:22Oh, it's Yabasugi. He's been with the company for two years more than me, and he used to mentor Ai, but...
01:30Man, it's tough trying to handle someone as serious and boring as her, isn't it?
01:36No, that's not true at all.
01:39They weren't getting along, so I jumped in to show her the ropes with the department head's approval.
01:45Oh, really? Oh well. Anyways, I've been asked to throw a mixer party by one of my clients.
01:53So, he's still pulling those tricks to get contracts from clients.
01:58We're missing a girl and a guy for the mixer party, so make sure to bring a girl with you, dude!
02:04Hold on, I have to bring a girl with me to the party?
02:07Yep, you'll totally help me shine at the party! Oh, and just a heads up, the party's next Tuesday!
02:14Wait, the party is in four days?
02:17Make sure you bring the hottest girl you can find at the party, got it?
02:22I can't do that. It's too hard for me because I'm a total nerd. I mean, I don't even have any girl's number to begin with.
02:30Um... I'll go to the mixer party, if that works for you.
02:36Um, what?
02:38I've never been to a mixer party, but if you could guide me through it, I'd be up for giving it a try.
02:46No, I can't make you do that. Plus, you're off on Tuesday, right? It's all good, I'll figure it out somehow.
02:53Oh, I see.
02:57Ugh, there's no way I can figure it out somehow.
03:01If it really comes down to it, I'll have to ask my mom to come to the party.
03:06But nah, that's not gonna work out.
03:09Good morning!
03:10Good morn...
03:12What's wrong, Takedo?
03:14You look... different.
03:16Remember when you said I could wear a lighter suit because it's gonna get hot soon?
03:20Well, I followed your advice.
03:23Oh, that makes sense.
03:25Do I... look strange?
03:28No, not at all! You look great! Your hair matches your suit really well, too!
03:33I'm glad, then! I told the hairdresser I wanted a cooler style for the hot weather, and this is how it turned out.
03:41I can't believe you just straight up asked the hairdresser like that.
03:45Wow, she's more honest than I thought!
03:48Ai, what was it like when you were out there going on sales rounds with Yabasuki?
03:54He told me,
03:56You're boring and not sociable, so just keep quiet.
03:59So I... followed his advice and stayed quiet.
04:04He's such a jerk for saying that to you.
04:07How about being all smiles when you talk to our client today?
04:11Got it!
04:12I mean, as long as it's not a hassle for you.
04:16Thank you very much for your time!
04:18Wow! Can you believe it's already spring and starting to get sunny?
04:22What? Wait, since when does she have this side to her?
04:27Anyway, this year the cherry blossoms are blooming a lot more than usual and...
04:32How is her small talk so perfect?
04:36Wow, you're amazing! Seriously amazing!
04:40Y-you think so?
04:42Yeah! You sealed the deal with the client right off the bat! That's totally impressive!
04:48I owe it all to your guidance, Takuto.
04:51But I'm just wondering, which one of them is the real I?
04:56Don't forget, I'm counting on you for tomorrow's party!
05:01I mean, I can't relax yet! The mixer party's happening tomorrow!
05:06Um, should I go to the mixer party tomorrow?
05:10I don't want to trouble you.
05:12Wait a minute, if you can, then...
05:16The next day.
05:17Say what? Dude, you actually asked that uptight girl to join the party?
05:22Well, that's because she said she can switch to service mode and keep people entertained.
05:27And she's the only one I can turn to.
05:30C'mon dude, seriously? That gloomy girl is totally gonna ruin the mood here!
05:35I don't get why he's so mean to her.
05:38I'm kinda worried too, to be honest, but...
05:42I apologize for being late to the party.
05:44Takuto! I'm sorry I made you wait!
05:47Whoa, check out this hot chick! Who's she?
05:51Hi, it's I.
05:54Did you forget about me already?
05:56Hold up, what? You're telling me that girl who's always so serious and boring is you?
06:02This voice's eyes, no doubt about it.
06:05But she's too cute, isn't she?
06:07Um...
06:09Did I do something wrong?
06:12Did I do something wrong?
06:14I got all dressed up for this party.
06:17No, you're totally fine.
06:19But like, maybe you're just being a little too cute?
06:23Huh? That's good to hear.
06:26Any tips on how I should mentally handle this party?
06:31Well, let's see.
06:33Why not just act like you were yesterday, but in a more casual vibe?
06:39Okay, got it.
06:41I turned up looking totally different than anyone expected.
06:45And she was not only good looking, but also really attentive and sweet.
06:50She had everyone's full attention, and the party was a big hit.
06:54But it seemed like she was really drained from all the excitement, and...
06:58Bro, the party was a huge hit all because of you!
07:02Wow, his personality did a complete 180.
07:06So, what do you say we have one more drink together?
07:09I? He's saying that, but what do you reckon?
07:13I'm really sorry, Takuto.
07:16But I've reached my limit and can't go on anymore.
07:20I doesn't feel too well, so we're going home!
07:24Oh, really? Then I'll see you guys at the company tomorrow!
07:28Is everything alright?
07:30Yo! Can we just take a breather and enjoy the night breeze for a bit?
07:34Yeah, absolutely!
07:37But, wow, you're impressive!
07:40You're really good at what you do, just like a super talented actress!
07:44Not really. I'm just versatile, but not a pro at anything specific.
07:49Ever since I was young, I was criticized for not having a distinct identity and drive.
07:55I just learned to change myself to fit in with other people,
07:59different situations and what's asked of me.
08:03I think that's a great skill to have, though.
08:06But I lost sight of who I really am because of that.
08:11I'm not sure which feelings I should believe in.
08:14I might sound a bit full of myself, but I think I get where you're coming from.
08:19I also have doubts about my individuality.
08:22Oh? You also have doubts, too?
08:26But you put a lot of work into getting better at that skill, Ai!
08:29So, how many different versions of yourself are there?
08:33I think there's so many ways to switch up my look with different outfits and makeup styles!
08:37Whoa, I see! So the way you dress at work is one of them?
08:42Yes, exactly!
08:44Whenever I think of being serious,
08:47the first thing that comes to mind is the student committee leader.
08:50And then I imagined glasses and braids.
08:53I suppose you're right, sort of.
08:56Do you want me to switch to a different mode starting tomorrow?
08:59No, please just wear whatever you feel like wearing.
09:03Wh-whatever I feel like wearing?
09:08Oops, sorry if what I said bothered you. My bad!
09:11How about adding a fresh newcomer vibe to go with your usual suit?
09:15I'm glad you're telling me what to do.
09:19I thought she was a real puzzle,
09:21but she's actually been thinking about this issue and working on it for a long time.
09:26I can't wait to see what she's going to be like tomorrow! I'm stoked!
09:31Hey, Takuto! I can't wait to work with you today!
09:35Whoa, she's wearing something that's not what I expected at all!
09:39So, what do you think?
09:42You look amazing!
09:44That's good to hear, then.
09:47Wait a minute, how lucky am I to work with a cutie like her?
09:53Thank you very much.
09:55Now let's dive into the-
09:57It's no surprise everyone's totally hooked on her.
10:00Oh, about that, um-
10:03I'll elaborate that part for you!
10:05Huh?
10:07I feel bad about what happened earlier.
10:10All I can do is just look good on the outside, but inside I'm-
10:15No, that's not true!
10:17We're in this together, so let's support each other!
10:20Huh? Takuto, you're really sweet.
10:25Honestly, I'm getting nervous that I could lose my job!
10:30Ever since I had a breakthrough, both of our work performance has been through the roof.
10:35I didn't slack off or try to take advantage of her either, and I worked even harder.
10:40And because of that, the head of the department gave me a pretty big task to handle.
10:45Oh yeah? I'll help you stay motivated, too.
10:48Um, do you have any specific mode you want me to be?
10:52Hm? I'll leave that to you.
10:55What is she trying to-
10:57Takuto! Good morning!
11:01I-
11:03Aww, come on!
11:06We agreed to call each other babe when it's just us two!
11:11So that's what you meant when you asked that question about a specific mode!
11:15If this doesn't sit right with you, just say the word and I'll turn off this mode, okay?
11:20No, please do continue!
11:23But I mean, she's already there for me in the best way possible.
11:27Oh man, is it that late already?
11:30I- I mean, babe, you can go home now.
11:34Alrighty!
11:36I shouldn't be obsessing over her. Time to focus on work.
11:39Takuto!
11:41Thank you for always staying late at work.
11:45Can you give work one last push with this chocolate I got for you?
11:49Oh, you bet I can! With this, I can push through a hundred more times!
11:54I'm cheering for you!
11:58Work is getting done fast all thanks to her adorable mode!
12:02Yay! I get to see Ai smile again today!
12:06Good morning!
12:08You're a real ball of energy in the morning, Takuto, huh?
12:13Huh? Wait, does she not like me any-
12:17Ugh, your tie is crooked.
12:21Seriously, you're so lost without me, Takuto.
12:25Wait, is she in a mode where she's acting all cold and uncaring when deep down she's actually a softie?
12:32No way, it's already this late?
12:35I was so motivated at work that I didn't notice the time at all.
12:39I seems to have gone home, so I'm going to take a nap.
12:45Geez.
12:47Don't work too hard!
12:49Ai?
12:50Everyone has already left home, so why don't you get some rest too?
12:54I just need work a little more.
12:57No, you can't!
13:00Just take it easy and have a rest.
13:03Takuto, you're all I got.
13:08All right, I'll rest!
13:10But I'm almost there with work. Will I get to see one more mode from her?
13:16A few days later
13:22Wait, is she in shy mode today or something?
13:26I'm sorry.
13:28I already ran out of ideas on which mode to switch to.
13:32Aw, she's cute the way she is right now too!
13:36I've been studying characters from dramas, mangas, and animes just in case.
13:41Wow, you really went the extra mile!
13:44But just being yourself is already motivating for me, all right?
13:49By the way, I was going to switch to the troublemaker mode next!
13:53Really? I'd actually like to see that!
13:56The job I had to do went super well all thanks to the amazing support I got from Ai.
14:03Her reputation got a nice boost too, and now she can handle the tasks at work by herself.
14:09I should be happy for her as her mentor, but as a man, I'm feeling kinda sad.
14:15I'm looking for volunteers, preferably two people to go on a business trip to the head office.
14:21I'll go! And Ai is the one who's gonna support me and tag along!
14:26Hey, hold on just a min-
14:28Wait, I can't just make them stop. It's not my place.
14:32Hey Ai, why don't you and I-
14:34Can I be a bit selfish in this situation?
14:38I will only go on the business trip with Takuto.
14:42All right, I'll leave it in your hands.
14:45You both have been performing exceptionally well at work.
14:48Wait, are you serious?
14:50No need to worry, Yabasugi.
14:52I'm not sure why, but you were feeling stressed out lately that I've been getting a lot of complaints from our clients about you.
14:59Which is why I have something very important to discuss with you.
15:03Hold up, are you suggesting that you want to bump me down?
15:09But are you sure you want to go on the business trip with me?
15:13I might end up being a pain for you.
15:15I only want to work together with you, Takuto.
15:18Wait, does that mean-
15:20Because you're the only one who can have power over me.
15:24Control you?
15:26I'll handle booking our spot to stay, alright?
15:28We're only colleagues, I shouldn't mix things up.
15:33Wait, I'm sorry. Could you repeat that again?
15:37You only booked one room, ma'am. The other rooms are all booked up.
15:41No way.
15:43I never thought she'd be careless. Wait a minute.
15:48Did you do that because you're in clumsy girl mode right now?
15:52Yeah, maybe it's better that you think it that way.
15:58Don't worry about it. Actually-
16:01Actually?
16:03We can save money for the company by reducing unnecessary costs.
16:08I'm really happy that I get to be with her, but I can't doze off knowing she's right there beside me.
16:15Tomorrow is a super important day for us because we have to impress our bosses from the head office.
16:21Takuto, are you having trouble sleeping?
16:25Yeah, I guess so.
16:28I'm sorry. I know it's so awkward to be sleeping in the same room like this.
16:34I'm starting to think that the real me is actually clumsy.
16:39No, don't sweat it. You can take your time to figure out who you really are. No rush.
16:45You think so?
16:47Who knows? You could find your real self while testing out different modes.
16:51That makes sense. Then let me do this.
16:56Aww. There, there, Takuto.
17:01What mode are you currently in?
17:04I'm in my nursery teacher mode, and I'm gonna tuck you in tight.
17:09Are you serious? That exists?
17:12Come on, it's time for bed now. Maybe this is who I really am, you know?
17:18Nope, I don't think so at all.
17:21In the end, I hardly slept at all, but the real work begins here.
17:26If I impress our bosses, I might get a chance to move up to the head office.
17:31Takuto, what kind of mode shall I use today?
17:34Don't think about complimenting me, but use the mode where you can focus on impressing our bosses and the higher-ups.
17:41Alright, I'll try my best.
17:44What? No way! That's totally amazing!
17:48Alright, everything's going so well. Everyone's enjoying their drink and the vibe isn't bad.
17:55Would you be up for working together with me? Working with someone as unexciting as him might not be your cup of tea.
18:02No thank you. Takuto might not be the most exciting guy, but he's really sweet and puts in more effort at work than anyone else.
18:11I-I told you not to compliment me.
18:15I-I see. My apologies for that. He has clearly done a great job in training someone as talented as yourself.
18:22I had no idea she was thinking that about me. She's such a talented worker.
18:28As a result, the business trip was a great success and got a lot of attention from the department head as well as the higher-ups from the head office.
18:37I didn't let the pressure get to her and kept improving her work performance.
18:41I tried to keep up with her, but she was just too good.
18:45Huh? Wait, I'm being promoted to the head office?
18:50An employee from the head office is currently on maternity leave. I was wondering if you would be open to working at the head office for the duration of her leave.
19:00I would appreciate some time to consider it, sir.
19:04Should I try to stop her? No, I can't do that.
19:08Takuto, can I talk to you for a minute? Do you think it's a good idea for me to work at the head office?
19:16Um, yeah, absolutely. There's no one else but you. You deserve that promotion.
19:23Look, have faith in yourself. You're gonna be promoted and work at the head office everyone's been dreaming of.
19:30I see. If you say so, Takuto.
19:34As her mentor, I feel like I should give her a nudge in the right direction.
19:39And so, I made the decision to work at the head office and move far away.
19:44I really wanted to stop her, but I just didn't believe in myself enough to do it.
19:49Thank you for seeing me all the way to the airport.
19:53It's all good. As your mentor and colleague, I just wanted to wish you the best in whatever comes next for you.
20:00Um, are you really sure about me doing this?
20:04Uh...
20:06I'm still a bit unsure about this whole thing.
20:09I believe you're doing the right thing. That's how I see it.
20:13Why are you acting this way?
20:16Please just tell me what to do like you used to before, Takuto.
20:21I already told you, remember?
20:24I'm not sure who I really am, so I need you to help me figure out what to do.
20:30I can't tell you what to do anymore. And besides, I'm sure there are more qualified mentors at the head office.
20:38Now it's all up to you what you want to do.
20:43This is how things are meant to be.
20:46I'm confident she'll get the credit she deserves and stay at the head office.
20:50I'll never ever get to see her again.
20:53I'm not sure who I really am.
20:55Wait, does that mean I've finally understood who I really am?
21:00Because you're the only one who can have power over me.
21:04Oh, it makes sense to me now.
21:08I'm the one totally lost without Ai.
21:11I feel dumb for not getting it sooner now that she's gone, but it's not too late to make things right.
21:16Ai, I need to tell you something.
21:19Sure. I'll need you to present your boarding pass at this point.
21:24Actually, I've got something super important to say to the person who just boarded the plane and...
21:29Sir, I'm sorry, but the flight that the passenger just entered is now in the initial stages of getting ready for takeoff.
21:39Yeah, he's totally right.
21:41What was I thinking?
21:43It won't end up like it does in TV shows or mangas.
21:47Takuto!
21:49Ai? Why are you here?
21:52It's kinda corny to only find yourself after losing someone.
21:57But now, I know who I really am.
22:00Ever since I thought about how I could help you, who always had my back, I've been sure of who I am.
22:06I love you, Takuto.
22:09I finally feel like I'm being my true self, for the first time ever.
22:14What a coincidence, huh?
22:17I've never been so sure about my feelings for someone before.
22:21I love you too, Ai.
22:23Ma'am, just to confirm one last time, you won't be getting on the flight, correct?
22:29No, I won't.
22:31I'm sorry it took me a while to see, but I won't make the same mistake again.
22:36I'm not letting you go!
22:38Aww, Takuto.
22:40Me neither.
22:42It looks like love is in the air as well.
22:45And so, that's how we ended up together, and we're both staying true to who we are.
22:51I feel a bit bad for the head office, but Ai transferring there isn't going to happen.
22:57Nah, that's not how things work in real life.
23:01I hopped on the next flight to the head office, and she excelled in her role as expected.
23:07On the other hand, I went back to the branch office, but then got moved to the head office six months later based on my own skills.
23:14Oh, and Yabasugi got booted from both the branch office and his demoted position.
23:20Now, Ai and I are both busy working together at work and hanging out outside of work too.
23:26She's like, always on top of her game now.
23:30Alright, now if you'll excuse me.
23:33Phew, well...
23:36Done today too!
23:39What do you feel like eating tonight?
23:41We can have whatever you're craving for dinner.
23:45When I come home, Ai always goes into super sweet mode and becomes the cutest wife ever!