Category: Drama

Kaori, who has taken over the position of chairman of Fukuten due to the power of attorney left behind by the collapsed Wataru, dismisses Wataru and appoints Tomoya as her secretary. Upon hearing the news, Subaru is stunned by the unexpected turn of events, but he rallies to get the children’s clothing department back on track for Wataru, who has not yet woken up. However, Tomoya, who has received Kaori’s order, arrives and makes a ruthless declaration. Subaru is shocked by the words of his best friend, who has become a different person than the kind-hearted Tomoya. But behind the scenes, Tomoya has made an important decision… In the midst of this, Wataru’s condition suddenly worsens. Subaru is told that his beloved grandfather has only a short time to live. If Wataru and Tomoya were to leave him, how would he be able to go on living? Overwhelmed by his growing anxiety, Subaru desperately tells Madoka something…

15 years ago, Madoka realized that the boy who gave her a glove was Subaru, and she finally accepted his feelings. However, the happy mood was short-lived, and her father, Yutaka, interrupted to say, “I need to talk to you about your mother. Madoka, who couldn’t even remember her mother’s face, was suspicious as to why he was showing her a photo of a young Madoka and Kaori.
One day, Madoka’s letter of tentative job offer from Fukuten, which she had kept in a safe place, turns up. Subaru, who sensed Madoka’s complex feelings when she mumbled “I worked under the person I hate the most”, asks her a question. At the same time, Tomoya felt more and more lonely. Moreover, Subaru seemed to have forgotten about the special day for Tomoya. When he thought that he was no longer standing next to Subaru, he received a message from his father…

Subaru is told that Narita is Wataru’s grandson and the other successor to Fukuten. Meanwhile, Madoka is also shaken up when Narita, whom she respects as her boss, confesses his feelings for her. The next morning, Subaru questions Narita about his true intentions in announcing himself as the successor…

Subaru, who saved Madoka from her former coworker Kaede Senuma, was overjoyed when Madoka responded to his half-joking kiss. The next day, in front of Wataru and Tomoya, he acted like he was her boyfriend, but Madoka denied it. There is a reason why Madoka cannot accept Subaru’s feelings…

Madoka, who has learned that Subaru went to save the potted plant from the spreading fire, hugs Subaru and bursts into tears. Wataru is also relieved that Subaru is safe and accepts Subaru’s suggestion that Madoka stay at the Tendo house for a while. Subaru is happy that they are living together…

Subaru witnesses Narita trying to kiss Madoka and spends a sleepless night thinking that they are dating. The next day, it turns out that it was a misunderstanding, but Narita declares his intention to date her.

Subaru, who realizes that he is powerless without money, becomes genuinely attracted to Madoka, who believes in his words rather than his appearance or wealth. Meanwhile, Madoka wonders why she was worried about Subaru and questions her own actions.

“I like you.” Subaru is surprised by the words that come out of his mouth and hastily retracts his statement. Madoka looks upset but regains her composure and leaves the office with Narita. Subaru is annoyed to see Madoka walking home, sharing an umbrella with Narita…