Matched with My Former Boss Who Retired Because of Her Marriage on a Dating App
Matched with My Former Boss Who Retired Because of Her Marriage on a Dating App
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00:00Man, the day has come.
00:03My name's Yamato Ikeda, a 28-year-old average company guy.
00:09Thanks for your hard work, boss.
00:11Thank you for everything.
00:12Now, I'm going to hustle with him to make our dream startup a reality.
00:18Boss, she's really leaving.
00:21I really like her, but if she's happy, that's cool.
00:26Forget about me.
00:28Ikeda, don't slack off even without me around.
00:32Of course.
00:33Well, I've drilled you enough, so I think you'll be fine.
00:38She's Ai Ogawa, my boss, five years older, and the one I love.
00:45I met my boss when I joined the company.
00:49I can't finish this paperwork before the end of business hours.
00:53Oh well, can't be helped.
00:56She was my mentor when I was a newbie.
00:59Seems cool, but she's actually caring, patiently training me from zero to hero.
01:04Didn't take long to fall for her, always together helping me out.
01:09But…
01:11While I was dawdling, she found her soulmate and decided to leave the company today.
01:16Her boyfriend's a hotshot too, marrying to chase their dreams.
01:21What a lovely, happy ending.
01:23Wait, stop it!
01:25I can't keep holding on to these feelings forever, it's annoying.
01:29I gotta work hard to not repeat the same mistake.
01:33Thinking that, I asked a friend to set me up with a girl a few days later.
01:37Went on a few dates, but…
01:39Sorry Yamato, we don't click.
01:43Let's stop seeing each other.
01:46Huh?
01:47What did I do wrong?
01:48Like, do you even want a date?
01:51We've been on multiple dates and you won't even hold my hand.
01:54That's kinda… you know.
01:57Being shy in love, I kept failing for some reason.
02:01My friend got fed up and stopped setting me up.
02:04Guess I gotta find someone myself.
02:07What's this?
02:10Is this a dating app where you stay anonymous?
02:14How about a dating scene focused on liking the person on the inside?
02:19No need for real names or profile pics.
02:23Just your true feelings.
02:26Instead of looks, let's approach from the inside.
02:30This is it!
02:31This might work!
02:32I quickly signed up on this app.
02:36And within minutes…
02:38Oh, got a message!
02:41Uh, from A.
02:44So, you work in app development, huh?
02:47I'm also looking to expand my business in that area.
02:51That's why I'm using this app.
02:53If you don't mind, I'd like to consult you about the app development.
02:58Wow, some are here for work, too.
03:01Sure thing, if I can be of help.
03:04That day, I matched with a woman named A.
03:09Since we're both into horror movies, we clicked right away.
03:12For a few weeks after that, we kept chatting.
03:15The yandere in Koiwa Town is really something.
03:19Yeah, her undying love is my thing.
03:22I get it!
03:24A masterpiece that fits the horror genre!
03:27If I had someone who loved me as much as yandere, maybe my life would be different.
03:33Huh? Something happened?
03:35No, it's nothing.
03:37Anyway, did you consider what we talked about?
03:41Uh, about meeting with me.
03:44Yeah, talking to you while is fun.
03:47I also want advice on my business.
03:50I accepted her invitation for business advice.
03:55And the big day arrives.
03:58Nervous meeting someone I've only texted.
04:02Oh, A's here.
04:04I'm here, too, wearing a green shirt for easy spotting.
04:08Um, are you Y?
04:12Uh, yeah, that's me.
04:16Huh? Boss!
04:18Why are you here?
04:21Could it be?
04:23I'm Y, so you're A?
04:27No, it's, um, it's like, yeah, it's a doppelganger.
04:33Doppelganger?
04:35Exactly. Ikeda, you're into horror, right?
04:38Wait, you just said my name. Come on, boss.
04:42Uh...
04:44What's going on? You're married, right?
04:47Why are you on a dating app?
04:49So...
04:51There's a little backstory to this.
04:54Backstory?
04:56Anyway, let's go somewhere we can talk.
05:00Uh...
05:02Her hand...
05:04Later, as we walked through town.
05:07Wait, was that...
05:09Huh? Boss?
05:11Erito!
05:13Huh? Do I know you?
05:15Sorry, mistook you for someone else.
05:18Who's Erito? And why was she chasing after him so desperately?
05:24After that, we went into a cafe.
05:26She explained why she was chasing after the guy.
05:29Wait, that guy you were chasing looked like your fiancé?
05:33And you got dumped by him? What's that about?
05:37Um, I'm really sorry about all this.
05:40My fiancé...
05:42His name's Erito Muriya.
05:44And he was giving money to this hostess he was seeing.
05:47Using up the money we saved.
05:50And then he ran off with that hostess.
05:53What?
05:55So, what about the wedding?
05:57It's off.
05:59His parents apologized and said they'd return the money.
06:02But he's the one who spent it recklessly.
06:05I feel so stupid.
06:07For falling for his lies.
06:10I'm quitting my job.
06:12I've been wallowing in regret.
06:15That's not fair, boss.
06:17It's not your fault.
06:19The one at fault is the guy who spent and ran off.
06:22Not you.
06:24Ikeda.
06:26You're so kind.
06:28Yeah.
06:29I don't want to be unhappy because of a guy like that.
06:32So I worked hard to find a new job.
06:35I also wanted to reduce the chances of women falling for bad guys like me.
06:39So I came up with the idea of developing a dating app.
06:43It's partly thanks to him.
06:46Maybe.
06:48Man, she's such a strong person.
06:51But how she panicked earlier.
06:53Looks like she's still into that guy.
06:56But that's a whole different story.
06:59Huh?
07:01I was planning to complain when I meet him next time.
07:04But that guy just now.
07:06Wish it was him.
07:08She's so resilient.
07:10But she must have been disappointed that I was her match.
07:14And if I'm the match, she will be reminded of unpleasant memories.
07:20Um, maybe we should stop meeting.
07:24What?
07:25Boss, I don't want to remind you of your past job or your ex whenever we meet.
07:30So...
07:32Ikeda.
07:34Could you keep seeing me a bit longer?
07:37Huh?
07:38I got a job at a completely different company from before.
07:42I'm thinking of developing a dating app, right?
07:45I don't have anyone to consult about developing and launching it.
07:49So, if you're okay with it, I'd like you to continue advising me.
07:55Does this mean she's relying on me?
07:59If you need advice, I'm always down to help.
08:02Cool.
08:03Then let's keep working on the dating app too.
08:06Next time, let's go see the new horror movie, The Yandere and Koiwa Town 2 together.
08:11I'm thinking of expanding the matching site for people with similar interests.
08:16So, I want your input.
08:18Would love for you to join.
08:20For sure. Let's go.
08:23And so, I ended up meeting with her again.
08:27Ahahaha!
08:29I'll give you all my love!
08:33Stop! I've had enough of your yandere!
08:37Man, this is a hundred times scarier than the last one.
08:41I hope she's doing okay.
08:44Here, take my love!
08:47No more yandere!
08:52Hey, boss!
08:55Sorry, he got scared and just...
08:58She's too cute!
09:00Cute? Was boss always like this?
09:04On another day...
09:06Oh, this shop's exclusively for couple stuff?
09:10Yeah, thought it'd be inspiring.
09:13These dishes look practical and nice.
09:16Simple design goes well with anything.
09:19Eating with her using these dishes would be awesome, huh?
09:24Yeah, having dinner with you using these would be fun.
09:28Huh?
09:29Oh, no, it's just...
09:32Aw, these matching rings are cute too!
09:35Wait, were we thinking the same thing?
09:38No way.
09:40Couples wearing these look so happy.
09:43You'd look good with these, Yamato.
09:47Right? You'd look...
09:49Oh man, she's close!
09:53Oh, these dishes are awesome!
09:55Wanna buy them?
09:57Huh?
09:58I'll get them for you as a gift.
10:00Can use them even when guests come over.
10:02What? You don't have to do that, you know.
10:05You've been a big help since I joined, so let me repay you sometimes.
10:10Okay, if you say so.
10:14On another day...
10:16I made this as a thank you for the dishes.
10:19Looks delicious!
10:21I tried my best, but it's a bit...
10:25Plus the taste...
10:27She seemed cool at work, but seeing her like this, she's different.
10:32Maybe she put in a lot of effort for this too.
10:38It's good!
10:40R-really?
10:41Definitely!
10:43I respect anyone who can cook, since I'm terrible at it.
10:47Thanks! I'll make even better ones next time!
10:50Oh, and uh...
10:53Boss?
10:55Why don't we go with first names?
10:58Huh?
10:59Since we're not dating, but discussing the dating business,
11:02I thought it'd be more comfortable.
11:04Can I call you Yamato?
11:07Sure! Then I'll call you Ai.
11:10O-okay!
11:13And finally...
11:15Hey, wanna come over to my place?
11:18I'll cook something even better than last time, so get hyped!
11:21Is this it? A sign that my longtime crush is finally noticing me?
11:26Definitely be there!
11:28I decided to accept Ai's invitation.
11:31Actually, I had a certain goal in mind.
11:35And on the promised day...
11:38Welcome! I-I'm not done yet, so can you wait a bit?
11:42Su-sure!
11:44Ai in an apron! Super cute!
11:48Hmm, the taste is kinda meh.
11:51Guess it's tough when I don't cook often.
11:54Uh, need a hand?
11:57Oh, it's fine! Just relax over there.
12:00But...
12:02Ah! The pot's boiling over!
12:05Quick, put out the fire!
12:07R-right!
12:09Ugh, this never happens at work!
12:12But Ai, you're a total go-getter!
12:15Huh?
12:16You were always on point at the office, handling everything perfectly!
12:21And you kept it cool during work, too!
12:24Well, that's work mode!
12:26I'm older, gotta keep a serious vibe, right?
12:29I see...
12:31So that's why she was working so hard.
12:34G-geez, stop it!
12:37Here, take this!
12:39Wait, isn't this the gift I got you?
12:42Yeah? Gotta use it since you bought it for me!
12:46Wow, looks tasty!
12:49Um, if you want...
12:52I can feed you!
12:54What?!
12:56Here you go!
12:57Thanks!
12:59Good?
13:01Yeah, delicious!
13:03You're amazing, Ai!
13:06Thanks! Being with you makes me tackle things I'm not good at head-on!
13:11Thanks to you, my business ideas are becoming more concrete!
13:15If I can secure funding, I might start my own business next year!
13:19You're starting a business already?
13:22Yep! Gotta make up for past failures with good results!
13:26Yeah, you go for it!
13:29Maybe it's good timing!
13:31Alright!
13:33Um, Ai, there's something I want to talk about!
13:38Oh? Who could that be?
13:40Hold on!
13:41Y-yeah?
13:43Eri-tan?
13:45What are you doing here?
13:47Hey, long time no see!
13:49So, my girl ran away, you know?
13:52Wanna give us another shot?
13:54What?!
13:55You dumped me?!
13:57Looks like trouble!
13:59Wonder what's going on...
14:01Whoa, is that...
14:04You're the only one for me now!
14:07This woke me up!
14:08I won't betray you again!
14:10Let's start fresh!
14:12Hold up! What's with that logic?
14:15Yamato!
14:17After ditching your girl, you wanna start over without even apologizing?!
14:21Huh? Who's this guy?
14:24You her boyfriend or something?
14:26I'm... uh...
14:28What? Thought you were Ai's man!
14:31Don't play games with me!
14:34What do I say?
14:35Haven't even asked her out yet...
14:37But...
14:39I'm Ai's...
14:42Hey! He's my partner!
14:44Don't laugh, I won't forgive that!
14:47He's been there for me after you hurt me!
14:49Huh?
14:51You're not needed here anymore! Get lost!
14:54Ai...
14:56What'd you say? I'm trying to give us another shot here!
15:01What's your deal?
15:04Get off me! Let go!
15:07If you cause more trouble, I'll call the cops!
15:11I'll leave for today. Remember this.
15:15Yamato... thanks.
15:18No, thank you.
15:21Sorry for saying all that without even asking you out.
15:25I meant when I said to him...
15:28I like you, Yamato.
15:30What?
15:32I started falling for you more as we spent time together.
15:36So... I want us to stay together.
15:40Uh... Ai... this.
15:43The pair of rings we saw at the store?
15:46I've liked you for a while. Will you go out with me?
15:50Yamato... thank you.
15:53And so, Ai and I started dating.
15:57After that, her ex tried to stalk Ai.
16:00But I always stayed close, keeping him away.
16:04Hey! What are you doing there?
16:06Huh? Nothing.
16:09Ai reported his stalking to the police.
16:12He got a warning from the police.
16:14Ai even demanded compensation from him.
16:17And her ex worked hard to repay the compensation.
16:21A year passed.
16:23Ai and I got married, and she achieved her dream of starting a business.
16:27Her company launched a dating app with the concept of meeting the best partner.
16:32Hey Yamato, what do you think of the new business?
16:36Hmm... we're in the black right now, so let's do it when we have the chance.
16:41Sounds good.
16:43I support her business as the vice president every day.
16:47And there's one more thing to celebrate.
16:51Oh, and we're gonna have a new member.
16:55Does that mean...
16:59Looks like I'm gonna have a baby.
17:02Really? That's awesome!
17:05Geez Yamato, we're at work, stop!
17:10No way! I'm too happy to stop!
17:14Next year, a new family member will join us.
17:17I want to support our future child and her forever.