Our Dearest Sakura (同期のサクラ)

"Spring 2019"

Sakura...

This is my daughter.

I named her Yume, "Dream".

I used to hate that word, dream...

but I named her that because I want her...

...to be like you.

I still remember...

it was our third year

when we had a row and I said

that I never wanted to see you again.

I wonder how I might turn out...

if I had kept my word.

"April 2019...

"..March 2011"

Grandad,

I'll soon be starting my third year at my dream company, Hanamura.

I've got some happy news to share today.

Construction on the bridge to our island will begin this year.

I want to go to Public Works ASAP,

but the bridge won't be finished for a while,

so I'm continuing to work hard in Personnel.

The baby's coming!

What! Now? What should I do?

Stop mucking around and take me to the hospital!

Oh... okay.

Also...

I got hay fever for the first time this year.

My supervisor says it means I've become a Tokyoite,

but what do you think?

Can you manage?

In...out...

Inhale... exhale...

Excuse me...

Is there anything I can do to help?

It's okay.

- Let's go. - I'm sorry but...

"Adult DVDs"

are these yours?

Recycling rubbish day is tomorrow so please put it out then.

Do you mind...

I didn't want her to know!

What's this?

Adult videos! How could you!

Now that the baby's coming I'm throwing them away!

Wait...

You scum!

Good.

Very good.

Hey guys, let's go take a picture, okay?

Okay.

Let's get together, come on!

Wow, wow.

- Hello? - I'm sorry but...

this is a historically significant work of art by Robert Indiana,

so please don't climb on it.

Oh sorry.

Let's leave cause we can't play here.

Thank you very much.

Thank you very much.

"Our Dearest Sakura"

This is bad.

This is very bad.

Good morning.

Geez, Ms Kitano. Taking photos again!

- Do you want to see? - No.

Your colleague from Public Affairs is here.

This is good.

Thank you very much.

What is it, Miss Yuri?

I'm in charge of next year's recruitment materials

so I'm making the rounds to lay the ground work.

Ms Tsukimura is famous for her brains and beauty.

Miss Public Affairs, that's what they're saying.

Please stop it.

I've heard you're also very considerate.

Not at all.

She doesn't cause problems by always speaking her mind either.

Are you referring to me?

I'm sorry she's like this, but please don't abandon her.

Her honesty is her virtue.

Still looking out for your colleagues, I see.

You must be happy to have such a good friend.

Yes.

As you're in charge of HR,

accompany her to interview the third year employees, would you?

Excuse me, but why third year?

It's because they've settled in but can still relate to graduates.

Here, use this from last year for your reference.

"Public Works" "Architecture”

What now... another complaint?

Is this brochure even necessary?

If we build good buildings, talented people will naturally be attracted.

Are you trying to make more trouble?

The world's not full of people

who like architecture or have clear goals like you, you know.

There will be many graduates who will be attracted

by reading those interviews about our company.

For people like that,

it's important to promote the fact that we have many talented staff

and a healthy work environment conducive to good work.

I understand. I see now.

I see you still won't follow orders until you're totally convinced.

"Doors are closing" Right.

You're the same, aren't you?

How could there be anyone else like you?

Is that so?

Even if orders seem strange,

most people just get on with it because it's their job.

To me, a job is...

I don't want to hear you go on and on.

So don't ruffle feathers while you're working with me.

None of that either!

Good morning.

What are you working on now?

I was chosen to work by the Bayside area development project team

so I'm hard at it every day to meet the company's expectations.

As you know,

it's unheard of for a third year recruit like me to be chosen

for such a big project.

You have no rival, Aoi.

No, no, you're too kind.

Why do you think you were entrusted with such a big project?

Well...

that's because...

I received a lot of valuable advice from my seniors

and learned a great deal.

The Urban Development staff are all good, talented people so

I feel incredibly lucky to be here.

Aoi...

don't get carried away.

It's all true, sir.

I really think so.

Alright then.

Something wrong?

You sound like a typical salaryman...

nothing but hubris and flattery.

Suit yourself.

Being considerate to others is a quality of a good CEO.

- Miss Yuri, shall we move on? - Huh!

Yes, let's go.

Don't you want to hear any more?

I have lots more. How about a photo?

Did you get my good side?

"Design Department"

From their third year, staff can work towards becoming

first class certified architects, so after work, I attend night classes.

I see.

Perseverance will win in the end, Rentaro.

Can't you smile a bit for your photo?

I'm not photogenic at all.

So look up and stop hunching your shoulders.

Come on! Set a good example.

Even your fellow third years are on your case.

He's not very friendly and always seems glum.

Will you tell him he'll never be a designer with his attitude?

Yes, of course. We'll tell him.

I still have a long way to go.

However, I'm learning a lot and I am trying to cultivate more passion.

You seem happy about something.

What has changed?

Well, that's...

The cruel boss you had has moved on.

No, that's not it at all.

A colleague of mine has firm convictions so...

when I see her, it gives me courage somehow.

It gives me strength to keep searching for my true calling.

A 1,000 mile journey starts with a single step, so don't give up.

Hmm, thanks.

Are you two dating?

Of course not!

- Right? - That's right.

We're not dating. We're friends.

Ah... friends.

That should do it.

- We got everybody, right? - Yes.

Please email me the photos.

Sure.

Thanks.

I'm exhausted.

You startled me. What is it?

Don't you think you should be interviewed too?

Huh? Forget it.

You have a good reputation and I want to hear your thoughts.

Just forget it, will you?

You should stop refusing and just do it?

But sir...

is it appropriate for Public Affairs staff to be interviewed?

That's irrelevant.

You are Miss Public Affairs...

no, Miss Hanamura Construction, after all.

Please stop that, sir.

Ah, I see.

Would you tell me about your work?

Well...

With the support of my superiors, my days are very fulfilling.

After working here for three years,

I've come to understand that Public Affairs is a bridge

connecting the company with the hearts of the public.

The whole company works hard to create buildings that