Category: Drama
Gossip #Kanojo ga Shiritai Honto no ○○ EP09 “Camphor NEWS vs. Book Editorial Department! A Ban on a Scoop”
Ririko receives a love confession from Sasame. She then pulls out her favorite dictionary and starts looking up the meaning of ‘like’. Sasame tells her, “I’ve always liked you. Please trust my words, not the dictionary.” Nezu overhears their conversation. The next day, Shimouma reveals a major scoop at the story meeting: rumours of a love affair involving the popular novelist Atsushi Kusakawa, who currently enjoys overwhelming support. Shimouma claims that he happened to witness Kusakawa meeting a woman in a semi-private room at a restaurant, and that he took photos with his phone. However, Naoya Ibuse, the head of the book editorial department, suddenly arrives with his staff and orders Ririko and the others, “Don’t publish the article on Kusakawa!” In fact, all of Kusakawa’s novels had been published by Kusunoki Publishing, and Ibuse had been his editor. As Ririko and Ibuse clash, each asserting their position, another incident occurs. Among the delivered mail is a large quantity of secretly taken photos of Ririko and the others. Inside is a letter stating, “This is what you people always do. You will all pay for this.”
Yonimo Kimyou na Monogatari 35th Anniversary Fall SP
This program introduces the drama of strange events experienced by each person in an omnibus format, with a different main character for each story.
Gossip #Kanojo ga Shiritai Honto no ○○ EP08 “Nezu’s Father Behind the Backdoor Admission Scandal!? Fate Held by the “Parent Gacha””
Nezu is confessed to by his ex-girlfriend, Akutsu Mai, who works for a newspaper company. “Should we give it another try?” Nezu is taken aback by the suddenness of it. Around that time, he receives photos from her showing a secret meeting between Hisashi Joujima, the president of a bike-sharing venture called Renchari, and a young woman. She claims that the newspaper company was tipped off about the photos. At a story meeting, Nezu shared the Joujima scoop with Ririko and the others. The editorial staff were excited about the big story. However, Nezu questioned, “Is there any point in doing affair stories?” Moments earlier, Mai had asked him, “Can you really achieve that dream of being a reporter who exposes the dark side of society while working for a gossip site?” Then Ririko declared that if Nezu wouldn’t do it, she would cover the story herself. When Ririko confronted Joujima directly, he suddenly snapped and said, “If it’s about my son, I have nothing to do with it!” and stormed off. Puzzled, Ririko and the others discovered online posts suggesting suspicions of backdoor admissions for Joujima’s son, Kyohei, who had passed the entrance exam for Rittou University. However, the president of Rittou University was Nezu’s father, Michizane.
Onsha no Midare Tadashimasu! Season 2 EP02 “Forbidden Affair in the President’s Office?!”
Teppei is the company chairman and father to the president. The affair involved President Takayuki Kamiya and his secretary, Marin Kurashina. Upon learning that the affair was having a negative impact on the business, Teppei admitted, “It was a mistake to put him in charge,” and asked Rei to clean things up. Rei infiltrated the company again, skillfully gained the president’s trust and secured a position as his secretary. There, she discovered something in the president’s office and began her plan to bring him down. Meanwhile, Arata approached Marin, posing as a capable banker, and set a trap.
Mentsuyu Hitori Meshi EP10 “Zhajiangmian/Marinated Tuna Tekone zushi”
The president and the other employees assume that Tsuyu only uses mentsuyu seasoning, so Iriko gives her some tianmianjiang. That night, Tsuyu challenges herself to create a sauce-based dish with the help of her inner Mrs Togoshi, but ultimately uses mentsuyu as a finishing touch. A few days later, Tsuyu realizes with horror that mentsuyu is so versatile that she has completely forgotten its original purpose.
Gossip #Kanojo ga Shiritai Honto no ○○ EP07 “The New Camphor NEWS, Following the Fortune-Telling Cat! The True Meaning of Believing”
Ririko signs an exclusive contract with freelance photographer Sasame, who is joining “Camphor NEWS”. However, Nezu and Shimouma are confused by the sudden announcement. Around that time, Ririko, Sasame and Nezu went to interview a fortune-telling cat. This cat, named Tamako, is said to predict the future of those who consult her by selecting one card from a deck featuring various designs. Her owner, Kozue Muto, then interprets the message implied by that card.
Mentsuyu Hitori Meshi EP09 “Daikon Mochi/Ajillo”
In the office, Tsuyu sighed, looking troubled. When Hokabe and Mai asked what was wrong, Tsuyu replied that she had been feeling a bit down and was trying to cheer herself up by thinking of new ways to prepare natto. Hearing this, Mai muttered under her breath, ‘Cheap woman…’ Tsuyu then brought up her natto ideas with Iriko. But they couldn’t seem to get on the same page.
Onsha no Midare Tadashimasu! Season 2 EP01 “Is the Basement a Hotbed for Illicit Affairs?!”
Rei Saegusa and part-timer Arata Kaduma are visited by the owner of Bar Purple Rose. While the proprietor, Gan-chan, is on a training journey, he has taken over as the point of contact for requests. The first request is to investigate the relationship between Mina Sugiura, a temporary employee at a major precision equipment manufacturer, and “Teppei-chan” from the supply room. Rei immediately infiltrates the office and approaches Mina.
Ebi Datte Tai ga Tsuritai EP10 END “A Declaration of Love from Ebiko”
Ebiko rejects the confession of her long-admired, high-spec boss, Taijima, revealing that her feelings are directed toward Mizunuma. Realizing that Ebiko and Mizunuma both have special feelings for each other, Taijima flashes a bittersweet smile. Saya also cheers Ebiko on for choosing a man based on her true feelings for the first time! Ebiko visits the aquarium shop to tell Mizunuma how she feels, but she gets nervous and acts suspiciously. After telling him that she had rejected Taijima’s confession, she impulsively blurts out, “Because I like you!” and bolts from the shop. Rushing home as if she were escaping, Ebiko finds the shrimp in her tank completely motionless. Worried, Ebiko frantically returns to Mizunuma.
Ebi Datte Tai ga Tsuritai EP09 “Sea Bream Man Confessed to Me! But…”
“I like you, Ebihara.” Ebiko, who had long admired her high-spec boss, Taijima, was finally confessed to! But, unsure if she’s worthy of him, she puts off answering, leaving her best friend, Saya, disappointed. After an argument with Yoko, who resents Mizunuma, he closed the shop. Ebiko barged into his room, worried, to find Mizunuma a wreck, drowning his sorrows in alcohol. Mizunuma forced a smile and said that Yoko resenting him was his own fault. As he confessed his past struggles, which he’d hidden from others despite his popularity with women, Ebiko didn’t pull away. Instead, she accepted it and said, “That’s exactly who I thought you were.” Afterwards, Ebiko headed home but realized she had forgotten to give Mizunuma a souvenir. She rushed back to his shop. There, Yoko, who had been lying in wait, appeared and put Ebiko in danger once again!
