In the Room of My Beautiful, Guy-Hating Boss, My Pictures Covered the Wall…
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00:00My name is Eito Watanabe, 23 years old.
00:03Recently, my love for gadgets, especially cameras,
00:07led me to join the small camera manufacturer Tokimeki Lens.
00:10However, to my surprise, I was assigned to the planning department.
00:15I was nervous about negotiations and such.
00:18At the welcome party, they threw for me.
00:21Now, everyone, please hold up your glasses.
00:25To new colleagues and the growth of Tokimeki Lens.
00:28Cheers!
00:30Who is this beauty?
00:33She is Karen Okada, the beautiful head of the planning department, 28 years old.
00:39This welcome party marked my first encounter with Karen,
00:42who had just returned from a business trip overseas.
00:45Her overwhelming beauty completely stole the focus of my mental lens.
00:50But you must not fall for her too easily, you know.
00:54Who are you?
00:56My apologies for not introducing myself earlier.
00:59I'm Tamotsu Otakuda, a fourth year in the planning department.
01:03If you have any questions, feel free to ask.
01:06Nice to meet you. So, about what you said earlier...
01:11It's true that Karen is perfect in both looks and work.
01:15However, she's famous not just for that.
01:19You're the new guy, right?
01:21Haha, nice to meet you. I'm Eito Watanabe.
01:25I've loved cameras since I was a kid.
01:28Seeing her up close, she's even more beautiful.
01:32Now's my chance to get closer.
01:35Yes. So, what do you think about the recent developments in the camera industry?
01:40Uh...
01:42With the proliferation of smartphones, cameras are expected to be more convenient.
01:47But don't you think something has been lost?
01:50Uh, that's a bit sudden.
01:53I see. I heard you were the only new recruit in the planning department.
01:58And I had high hopes. My mistake, it seems.
02:02Mm-hmm.
02:04Yes, she's known for being strict.
02:06Some newcomers have had their spirits broken.
02:10I see.
02:12Of course, it's all out of love.
02:14But you don't have to push yourself too hard.
02:17Um, excuse me, Karen.
02:20I'll work hard, so please teach me thoroughly. I'll do my best.
02:25Oh, um, yes. Then do your best.
02:30Oh, that's a good expression. Well done.
02:33All right. How about we leave your education to Karen?
02:38Yes, Chief.
02:40And so, my working life began.
02:43Following the instructions of Chief Satsuo Kubo, as known as the Bosatsu Chief,
02:49I started learning the ropes from Karen.
02:51Always a bit clumsy and introverted,
02:54I worked hard with the sole aim of earning Karen's recognition.
02:58However, as the rumors suggested, she was quite…
03:03Hey, can you stand over there for a moment?
03:06Sorry, did I mess up again?
03:09I see. Let's take another shot.
03:13Karen, what's going on here?
03:16It's a prototype of a new product.
03:18We're planning to market it with the concept of enjoying the development process intentionally.
03:24Your expression seems a bit stiff. Can you smile a little more?
03:29Well…
03:31Even just making eye contact makes me nervous.
03:35I used to play piano by ear, but now I use my hands.
03:39Huh?
03:41I used to be a baker, but I couldn't make enough dough.
03:44Could it be that she's trying to make me laugh?
03:47Oh, isn't this fun?
03:50Y-yes, it's not boring at all. Actually, I'll take the shot.
03:54Oh, really?
03:56Alright then, please handle both the shudder and the jokes.
03:59Wah!
04:01Here you go.
04:03Um, okay. What do you call cheese that isn't yours?
04:07Nacho cheese!
04:09Ugh.
04:11What do you call a bear with no teeth?
04:14A gummy bear!
04:16I wonder if you're hungry.
04:18I am sorry, but…
04:20Karen, you're so beautiful, you don't have to force a smile.
04:26Now's the time!
04:28Oh, wait a minute!
04:30Alright, finally got a non-serious photo.
04:34Um, if it's alright, could I have this data?
04:38N-no, it's still in the prototype stage.
04:41You're right.
04:43And so, my days of striving to keep up with Karen,
04:47who was always cool but more dedicated to her work than anyone else,
04:51flew by in the blink of an eye.
04:53However, with each passing day, her attitude inexplicably became stricter.
04:59While independence was still a long way off for me,
05:02a certain worry began to grow within me.
05:06Oh, is something bothering you?
05:09I don't think anyone sees me as a man.
05:12Huh. Well, I see you as one.
05:15You're talking about Karen, right?
05:18Yes, that's right.
05:20She's so mysterious in her personal life,
05:23and, well, someone like me doesn't really match up.
05:26There are rumors that she has a foreign boyfriend
05:29or has a wealth of romantic experience.
05:32Can I interrupt for a moment?
05:34Uh-huh.
05:35So, do both of you have girlfriends?
05:38Uh, girlfriends?
05:40I need photos for the promotion of the new product,
05:43something like a couple's date.
05:45Oh, that's what she meant.
05:47Real life experiences are what I want to prioritize,
05:51and I thought it would save both time and budget
05:54if we could arrange it within the company.
05:56I don't have one.
05:58I do. It's in a different dimension, though.
06:01I see. That's good.
06:04Huh?
06:05Oh, no.
06:07Well, originally, we were planning to go for an open call,
06:10so it's fine.
06:11But the budget.
06:13I'm sorry I can't help.
06:15I'll let you know if I get a girlfriend.
06:18Oh, I see.
06:19Well, it might take you a lifetime, then.
06:22Darn.
06:24I want to help somehow,
06:26but me having a girlfriend?
06:28Wait, I have an idea.
06:30So, with that said,
06:32could you be my girlfriend for this?
06:34Lan, we've been friends for a long time.
06:37Sounds fun.
06:38All right.
06:39I'll do it for a month's worth of takoyaki.
06:42Lan, I would expect nothing less from my only female friend.
06:46So, how many is a month's worth?
06:49Well, that's 30 a day, you know.
06:51That many?
06:53The development department successfully completed
06:56the new camera for the new product,
06:58and a celebration party was held.
07:01However, Karen remained modest and sober,
07:04engaged in serious conversation as usual.
07:07Karen, why not have a drink today?
07:10Our job in the planning department starts now.
07:13We need to present it to various other departments.
07:16Ah, that's true.
07:18Actually, I've got a girlfriend now.
07:21Huh?
07:22So, I can provide photos for the date-themed promotion.
07:26Oh, well done.
07:28I hate to lie,
07:30but if it's for the sake of the company…
07:34Sorry, but I'll have another round of this.
07:37Huh?
07:39What's the sudden change?
07:41Oh, didn't you suggest that I should have a drink today?
07:47She's adorable.
07:49But why all of a sudden?
07:52Afterward, for some reason,
07:54Karen continued to drink.
07:57All right, Karen.
07:59I'm counting on you, Adol.
08:02Yes, chief.
08:04It was me who was asked, though.
08:07I didn't expect that we'd end up heading in the same direction home.
08:11I'm happy, but…
08:14But why did you start drinking so suddenly?
08:19Well, it's because…
08:22It's all your fault, you know.
08:25Why?
08:27Is it here?
08:29Oh, right.
08:30Let's head to the bedroom.
08:32Is that okay?
08:34I can't walk anymore.
08:37Excuse me.
08:39I can't believe I'm at Karen's house.
08:42The bedroom is over here and there.
08:46Where is that?
08:47Is it here?
08:49Wait a minute.
08:51Hold on.
08:52Huh?
08:55This is my workroom.
08:57I'm sorry, but what exactly is this?
09:02Don't look.
09:04Even if you say that?
09:07No, this is…
09:09It's for checking the development.
09:11How about that?
09:12It's a perfect excuse, right?
09:15Well, you did just call it an excuse.
09:20Besides, wouldn't cutting the others out be a bit unusual?
09:27It seems pointless now.
09:29I admit defeat.
09:31It was a competition?
09:34You see, I've been really interested in you.
09:38Huh?
09:39In the past, people used to be scared of me for no reason, and nobody would get close.
09:45But you, Eito, you were different.
09:48At first, you were cute as a junior, but gradually, I found myself loving you for just being you.
09:55Wait a minute.
09:56Is she serious?
09:57Can something like this really happen?
10:00But the more I became aware of my feelings, the stricter I became.
10:05I'm sorry.
10:07Ah, unbelievable.
10:09But I can't let this big chance slip away.
10:12Um, you see, I've always wanted to earn your recognition, both in my work and as a man.
10:18Eito!
10:20That's why, could you, um, go out with me?
10:24No.
10:26Huh?
10:27D-don't date.
10:29I've never done that before.
10:31You're kidding, right?
10:33I've always been a nerd at heart, and I've never even touched a guy, let alone had a boyfriend.
10:39I'm fully occupied with looking at photos.
10:41This is nothing like what I heard.
10:44She's not just inexperienced.
10:46She's super pure.
10:49And don't you have a girlfriend?
10:51Well, about that.
10:54It's a lie.
10:55I actually asked my one and only female friend to be my girlfriend.
11:00Why would you go as far as lying like that?
11:03I just wanted to be of some help to you, even if it's just a little.
11:08Eito!
11:10You should apologize to that girl, but I have one request.
11:14Yes, I'll do anything.
11:17You said anything, right?
11:21Um, Karen?
11:24Mm, it's fine after all.
11:27Is this your request?
11:30Yes.
11:31I should have permission for candid photos.
11:33Besides, it's practice for using our company's products.
11:37Is this candid photography?
11:39But wouldn't it be more fun if I took pictures of you?
11:43Of course.
11:45Taking pictures of someone you love with something you love is the greatest happiness.
11:49Oh.
11:50Could you lend me your camera?
11:53Uh, wait.
11:55Mm, maybe it's fine after all.
11:58Geez.
11:59I mean, it's not like you need to take pictures of me or anything.
12:04Taking pictures of someone you love with something you love is the greatest happiness.
12:10Stop it.
12:11Seriously.
12:12This cuteness.
12:15I should take a continuous shot.
12:18However, there was still a mountain of tasks to do, such as promoting the new product and
12:23presenting it to business partners.
12:25As for the date-themed photos, we were back to square one, trying to figure out what to do.
12:32Here you go.
12:34Chief, what's this for?
12:36Well, you two seem to be getting along lately, so we thought we'd capture some moments of you hanging out.
12:43What?
12:44This is a legally-sanctioned opportunity to go on a date with Karen.
12:49Understood.
12:50It's an honor to receive such an important mission.
12:53A mission, huh?
12:56And so, on the day of the mission, I'm so nervous.
13:01But this is all part of the job.
13:04It's Karen.
13:05She'd probably come in a suit.
13:07Sorry to keep you waiting.
13:09Did you wait long?
13:10No, I just arrived.
13:13You look so pretty.
13:16Jeez.
13:17Come on, let's get going.
13:19Wait a second.
13:21Since we're here, let's take some pictures.
13:24Already?
13:26Come on, just a few.
13:28All right, I'm taking the pictures.
13:31Sure.
13:33Her modest peace sign is so cute.
13:37And so, as we took pictures of each other, we went to an amusement park.
13:41Karen's expressions became more natural as we went along, and I almost forgot that this was part of our job.
13:48This is a mission, but if we continue like this, we'll just have an unclear relationship.
13:55Hey, sexy.
13:56Wanna hang out with us?
13:58What?
14:00It's cool, right?
14:01Come on, let's go.
14:03Wait a minute.
14:05Don't touch her.
14:06Eito.
14:08Your boyfriend seems pretty weak.
14:11Are you gonna entertain us first?
14:13It's not like that.
14:15I haven't even touched her yet.
14:17Isn't that unfair?
14:18Huh?
14:19You seem like such a pathetic guy.
14:23Let's go.
14:25Mind your own business.
14:28Um, hey.
14:30Oh, sorry.
14:32I probably looked really uncool while trying to chase those punks away.
14:36No, that's not it.
14:38If you really want to touch me that badly, it's okay.
14:43Is this real?
14:45Is it really okay?
14:47Yeah.
14:50I'll remember this moment forever, whether through a photo or my own eyes.
14:55Oh, but just with one finger.
14:58All right.
15:00And so, several hours passed.
15:03All right, it's getting late, so let's take one final photo.
15:07Okay.
15:09Her smile is completely different from when we first met.
15:14But this is the last one.
15:16Huh?
15:18It suddenly went completely dark.
15:21Could it be a malfunction?
15:23It's not a malfunction, silly.
15:27Huh.
15:29Did I surprise you?
15:32I love you.
15:35For the last one, let's take it together.
15:38Come on, let's go.
15:40Wait, don't pull me so suddenly.
15:43And so, we finished our mission successfully.
15:46We began organizing the data and preparing the presentation for the business partners.
15:51While our relationship had become closer, I couldn't help but feel the gap in skill between me and Karen, who was clearly more talented.
16:00I'll lead the way on the actual date, so just watch over me, okay?
16:05Sure. I can't just rely on her entirely, but what can I do?
16:11And then came the day of the business negotiation.
16:14At the meeting with the executives of the major corporate client, Karen efficiently prepared and began her presentation.
16:20However…
16:22Now let's begin. First, about the exterior design.
16:26Huh?
16:27What?
16:28Uh-oh, that's strange. Next is…
16:33Could it be she mixed up the USB drives for the photos and the presentation?
16:39This is bad, really bad.
16:42This is bad. Karen is clearly getting flustered.
16:46Alright, it's okay. I'll handle this somehow.
16:50But this is my mistake, so you shouldn't…
16:55Please don't say such things. Haven't we come this far together?
16:59Eito…
17:01I have to take a risk here.
17:04Please take a look.
17:06We started off a bit awkward, but through this camera, we've been able to capture genuine smiles.
17:12We are in an age where anyone can easily take photos.
17:17We should remember the happiness of capturing our precious moments.
17:22Preserving those irreplaceable moments and growth is the greatest strength of this camera.
17:28Hmm…
17:30How's that? It might be a bit of a stretch, but…
17:35Quite interesting, isn't it?
17:38Indeed, that was a compelling presentation.
17:42Even for my aging eyes, I could follow along.
17:47We somehow made it through.
17:50I'm relieved.
17:52We nailed it, Karen.
17:54Wait, Karen?
17:56The presentation was a huge success, but it seems like Karen's nerves finally let go.
18:03She looks exhausted. I decided to offer to take her home.
18:08I'm sorry for the trouble.
18:10No, it's not a problem at all.
18:13Oh, my pictures are gone. Did she get tired of me?
18:18Thank you for earlier. You really saved me, but…
18:22If you can give such quick-witted, passionate presentations like that, I think you'll be fine on your own from now on.
18:29Eh?
18:30I'm sorry for being strict and even those pictures. I've caused you a lot of trouble.
18:35From now on, you don't have to worry about me.
18:38Yes, that's true. I might be fine on my own.
18:42Ah!
18:43But because I'll be fine, would you still consider having me by your side?
18:48Eito?
18:50I've admired you all this time, Karen, and I've worked so hard to earn your recognition.
18:56Those photos were surprising, but they made me incredibly happy.
19:00When I'm taking pictures of you, it's when I feel the happiest.
19:03So, can you please let me be by your side from now on?
19:08I don't want to miss a single expression of yours.
19:11That should be my line, shouldn't it?
19:14Please, stay by my side forever.
19:17All right.
19:18But, uh, what about those photos?
19:21Well, they are...
19:24Ta-da! I made an album because they were too many.
19:29Oh, I see.
19:31I want to keep taking lots and lots of sneaky photos of you from now on.
19:37Go ahead, take as many as you want.
19:40Yay!
19:42Afterward, thanks to that presentation, many companies started to handle our new product.
19:47It became a big hit and even created a small trend among young couples.
19:51Of course, I continued to work hard, riding the wave of success.
19:57And then, a few years later, despite her success at work...
20:01Thank you for everything.
20:04Retirement is a wonderful thing. You can come back anytime.
20:09Thank you, but when it comes to work, I think we'll be just fine as long as he's around.
20:16That's right, she's retiring due to pregnancy.
20:19Of course, her husband is...
20:22All right, timer set.
20:24Come on, hurry up.
20:26I'm coming, almost there.
20:29Oh, you're such a scatterbrain.
20:32So, I'm now living happily with my wife Karen and our daughter.
20:36Our photo album will continue to grow, but I'll cherish the love that can't be captured in photos and etch it into my memory.
20:45Hi, it's me, Mel!
20:48Thanks for watching my channel!
20:51I'm super happy if you watch the next and other videos, too!