The Date of Marriage

Life doesn't go as planned.

That day was no exception.

Even as a kid, I always wanted to get married.

Married at 26.

First baby at 27.

Second baby at 29.

It was all something I always assumed would happen.

But contrary to those dreams,

I'm still single.

The final birthday of my 20s was on its way.

Yes, thank you.

I'm so jealous.

What're you jealous about?

Hey, let's head out to lunch.

Sure.

So, what're you jealous about?

My friend is getting married.

Wow, that's great!

Yeah.

But everyone around me is getting married,

so I'm getting anxious.

You have a boyfriend too though. How's it going?

Well, it's about time we get married, but I'm not getting that vibe yet.

- It'll be a while. - Hello.

Hello.

- Ms. Kawai. - Yes?

Can you process this for me?

- Of course. - Thank you.

You got the client?

You're the star of our sales team.

It's thanks to your materials, Ms. Kawai.

No, I was just doing my job.

Congratulations, Mr. Yuki.

Thank you.

- I'll input it today. - Thanks.

- Yoshiko, the elevator will get crowded. - Oh, right.

- Yoshiko, your clothes are cute today. - Yeah.

I have a date today.

You've dated for a while. Right?

Yeah, three years already.

Maybe he'll propose to you.

Not sure about that.

Yuki, I have a question.

Stop.

Huh? I'm going to get it.

No. So, which client?

I'm not sure what to do with this.

- A transfer? - Yeah.

- Wait! So is that a promotion? - Yeah.

Wow, congratulations!

Thanks.

Well, it was a verbal offer, so it won't happen for a while.

Is that why you've been so busy?

Yeah.

You worked so hard, Daisuke.

Yeah.

But the transfer is to Fukuoka.

No way, that's far.

But this is good.

I'll visit all the time.

- Visit? - Yeah.

I want to eat the ramen. The pollack roe, too.

Thank you.

Let's eat.

Yoshiko, can we talk?

Okay.

Let's break up.

What?

I'm sorry.

Wait, hold on.

What? Daisuke.

I was really happy when my transfer was announced.

I accepted right away and said I'd give it my all.

I was over the moon,

but I forgot about you at the time.

You coming with me was never an option.

But...

We don't have to break up.

You're turning 29 next week. Right?

I don't know when I'll ever get married.

I don't want that to affect you.

I don't want to take any more of your time.

So, I'm sorry.

Why didn't I say I'd go with him?

It can't just end like this.

Ms. Kawai?

Oh, hello.

Why are you here, Mr. Yuki?

I just got off of work.

Are you okay?

Well, yes, I guess.

It's not a big deal, really.

I was just dumped by my boyfriend.

Isn't that a surprise?

And here I was getting all excited.

Oh, no. I'm sorry.

But I'm really fine.

Let's go somewhere until you calm down.

I see.

I'm sorry I'm talking to you about this.

I'll listen as long as you like.

Do you think you might get back together?

Probably not.

I think he thought very hard about this.

But I wish we both thought it through together.

I'm sure it was hard for him, too.

Huh?

He was thinking about your age. Right?

He was being sincere when he broke up with you.

That's true.

He was truly a kind person.

Maybe he was thinking about what was best for me moving forward.

He must've been great.

Yes.

But now marriage is that much further away from me.

What should I do?

What do you mean?

Well, you see, I have a life plan.

Married by 26, a baby by 27,

and another baby by 29.

But I'm still single at 28.

I changed my plans to getting married at 30,

but I was dumped just now.

I'm turning 29 next week,

but now I don't even have a partner.

I see.

Oh, jeez.

I just made things awkward.

He's four years younger than me,

yet I'm sharing my sorrows as someone who's almost 30.

Men and women see age differently.

I agree.

Does eating make you happy?

Do you like sweets?

I love them.

Oh, that.

I'll take it then. Thank you.

Go ahead.

It's so good.

Oh, but I'll gain weight if I eat it at this hour.

Don't want to gain weight on top of getting dumped.

In that case...

I'll take on half of your burden.

Thank you.

You turn 30 next year, which is

when you wanted to get married. Right?

What day is your birthday, Ms. Kawai?

It's on the 27th.

Well, then.

Your deadline is...

the day before your birthday.

If you don't find a partner in a year, marry me.

What?

Here's proof of our promise.

"The Date of Marriage?"

What do you mean?

That's nice.

- It's from my garden, so I wanted to share it with you all. - I see.

Good morning.

- Morning. - Good morning.

That's how he's acting?

After all that?

What? He dumped you?

He dumped you because of a job transfer?

No way.

Yeah, right?

It's so sudden. That's terrible.

It came out of nowhere,

but I was at fault too.

Oh my goodness, Yoshiko.

Sorry to worry you.

But I'm fine.

Let's get over him and find our next love.

Yeah, let's do it.

Do you already have a lead?

Luna, it's only been a day.

What? Okay, then.

How about someone at our company?

You know, like Mr. Yuki.

If you don't find a partner in a year, marry me.