Anego (アネゴ)

Why is that women yearn for love?

Andre Gide once said:

"To women,

men are just nails to hang love on."

But, not any nail is okay.

They look for a nail able to

discard everything and dedicate a lifetime to love.

In search of that nail, women are floundering about.

Ah! My introduction comes late.

Working at Touzai corporation, Noda Naoko, 32 years old.

And I'm single.

I've loved several times,

but

I haven't been able to find that one "nail."

I'm

still floundering about.

a n e g o

English translation:

KanJi

Korean translations & timings provided by

tianj

Additional translations:

EZKiel, yeulih

Subtitle Tuning:

Seghal

Episode 1

The Rules of a Group Date

- Thank you for your hard work. - Thank you for your hard work.

We'll go first and wait.

- Noda-san, we'll go first and set up. - Okay.

Thank you for your hard work.

- You plan on attending? - Mm, I'm not at the age when I'm eager for these group dates.

I've only been caught as the mediator again. Kato-san, you don't have to go if you don't want to.

- I'm going. - Really? You're going?

I have nothing to do anyway.

- Noda-kun. - Yes?

Is the data for tomorrow's conference done?

Ah, about that...

just a little touch up.

You have a group date, too. I'm sorry.

I'm Hasegawa Manami, a contract employee.

I'm Saotome Kana, a dispatch employee.

- Also a dispatch employee, I'm Chiba Kaori, 21 years old. - So young...

Ah, Lafite...as expected from the Energy department, amazing.

And who is that lady over there?

Oh, first time seeing her, Tanaka-kun?

Mm, my junior of one year, Kato Hiromi.

My apologies. Are you a regular employee?

Yes, and we apologize for not being so young.

Well, then...

The Energy department is treating today, so drink up.

Well, drink up.

Noda-san, we're always grateful to you.

Eh? You go to meetings frequently?

No, it's not like that. It's that we receive advice from Noda-san all the time.

- She always counsels us... - And rescues us from difficult situations with scary men.

Something like that...

Isn't it nauseating when a woman praises another woman?

Women only do it so men will notice them.

But, everyone should know that by now.

Kato's words are very harsh -- like an evil spirit's.

She may look like this, but her hobbies include ballads and the shamisen.

It must be difficult worrying about so many things.

What do you do on your days off? Shoppping? Going to...Aoyama?

In return for mediating, Noda-san, we've prepared a wonderful man just for you.

He'll be here soon.

Did you think I'd fall for that? I'll pass.

He just returned from the overseas branch in Beijing.

He even received his MBA from Columbia University. An incredibly competent 35-year-old...

His name is Miyamoto.

I said I'm fine, so you young people just enjoy yourselves.

He's here.

Miyamoto-san. Thanks for coming.

I'm sorry I'm late. My name is Miyamoto.

Hello, I'm Noda Naoko.

So, such a handsome man is still left...

Please.

Noda-san, I've heard things about you.

You're very popular amongst your female coworkers.

Only by women...what's the use of that?

A woman who's well-regarded by other women must be a good woman.

Who knows? With some effort, I could like him.

This Lafite is very delicious.

- Would you like another glass? - Please.

But, I must have a lot of competition 'cause he's an MBA...

Since I've been abroad, I haven't been back at headquarters for five years.

Especially because the Beijing branch is very harsh, so I wanted to return as soon as possible.

He could be dating a Chinese secretary...

Then, there must be nothing left for you but to rise in the company.

Instead of that, I'd rather search for a girlfriend.

I was making myself nervous for no reason! Stupid!

- Really? - Really.

Would I be able to kiss him?

- Would it be okay if I smoke here? - Eh?

Here?

Smoking is prohibited at headquarters, so...

But, I dislike men who smoke... they seem to die early.

- Oh, yes, it's okay. - Thank you.

In this situation, is it okay being a widow? A lifetime of loneliness...

Noda-san, that's not fair -- keeping him all to yourself.

- Are you already drunk? - No, I'm fine.

- Should we change seats? - Let's.

- Please sit. - Thank you.

This is the first time we met.

Cheers!

Karaoke! Let's go karaoke.

Noda-san.

Where are you going? Let me give you a ride.

Eh?

I'm going in the same direction, so I'll have Miyamoto-san give me a ride. Bye!

Sorry...

She's lying, isn't she? About going the same way.

This is what usually happens at a group date.

Young people are so energetic. That's good!

It's pointless saying that.

- Sorry for dragging you along. - It's okay.

I'll excuse myself first, it's almost the last train.

There's no way I could meet my destined man at a group date.

Bastard!

Move away!

You're all stupid...

It seems like he'll throw up...ughh.

If he were to bother me, maybe this guy would...

Let's go.

What?

What do you mean "what," stupid?

I'm not a "what." I'm a person.

It's because of people like you that Japan's in this state. Stupid!

Please leave me alone.

You want to get rid of me?

Sorry...

And what's this?

You carry an expensive bag like this Prada,

thinking others are idiots...

My life sucks.

Why does my annuity have to be cancelled?

Since ancient times,

all women have had to do are marry and have kids.

Don't make me laugh, bastard. I'm not like this 'cause of choice.

Look here...Hey!

- What's this? - I recommend you exit at the next station.

What? Acting all high and mighty...

I'll listen to your story.

Ha ha. Alright, I'll get off.

- Get out. - You, too.

I especially hate pompous jerks like you.

Are you okay?

This is the last car...

Hey! Hey!

Are you okay?

Thank you.

I didn't know there were such brave men in the world.

Brave? No way.

My legs are shaking.

No, that's not true.

Really. Look.

Such behaviour doesn't seem to suit me...

Hurry.

Ask for his name and cell phone number,

and offer to buy him dinner as a thank you, then afterwards...

Well, then, I'm here.

Excuse me...

Oh, nothing.

It's nothing.

Thank you.

Good-bye.

All the good guys are married.

It's the law of this world...

But, I 've already learned this a hundred times.

I'm home.

Ahh...

That could've been trouble.

When I see a good guy,

before I say anything,

I've got to check for a ring first!

Let's drink and forget...

I'll never have an affair with a married man.

That's my rule.

Ughh headache...

It hurts...

Hello?

Hello, Nao-chan?

What've you been up to? I called you several times last night.

Mm...

Hello? Are you there?

Uh huh...

Hello? What's wrong? Hurting somewhere?

It's nothing.

What is it, Mum?

I wanted to tell you since the beginning of the year,

but I never see you.

It's about Suita-san.

Who's Suita-san?

Suita Kaoru-san, of course.

Even if he's turning 40,

he can make a woman happy.

If there is good karma,

others' views of you will change.

So, Nao-chan...

Okay, I get it.