Shinyuu wa Akujo (My Sly Bestie / 親友は悪女)

Isn't that transfer student gloomy?

Horie Mana?

-Honda, how do you know her name? -I just do.

Look at her glasses, what a nerd.

Seriously, her life must be boring.

Not that I would know.

Someone said something about you again?

It doesn't matter. Don't worry about what they say.

But...

Just be yourself, Mana.

That's all that matters.

After this, no matter what acquaintances or friends I make

I will never forget the days I spent with her.

EPISODE 1

-Thanks for your hard work. -You too.

Horie-san always looks like she's in a hurry.

She's a full-time employee, not a temp like us.

Of course she's busy.

Honda-san, that reminds me, didn't you and Horie-san go to the same high school?

Yes, but it's not like we ever spoke to each other.

Sorry, I'm in a hurry!

Sorry.

She hasn't changed one bit since high school.

-They're all avoiding the trees? -They don't hit the trees.

That's so pretty.

Thank you.

Cherish it.

Yes.

Take care.

You too.

Bye bye.

Mana, I'll help.

It's okay, I've got it.

It's not good to do everything by yourself.

We're colleagues, let me help you.

Thanks, Hashii-kun.

Your report the other day was a big help.

It was nothing.

Mana, your reports are so clear and helpful. All my success is thanks to you, Mana.

Not really, it was your hard work, Hashii-kun.

I'm not kidding.

So close...!

What!?

Nothing... sorry.

Guess what my facial expression means.

You want to go to karaoke?

Correct! You know me so well.

The uniforms... have not changed a bit.

I miss those days...

He gave me butterflies.

I don't get that at all.

How about if it was someone from this office?

If it was from this office... it'd have to be him.

-Thanks for your hard work. -You too.

Chief Shinonome?

He's next in line for a promotion.

Good point. As temps we need to think about our future.

It's a miracle for such a catch to still be available.

But doesn't he give off vibes like he's not interested in women?

No, having such good looks without being shallow is a plus.

In terms of attractiveness no one can beat Hashii-kun...

Hashii-sempai.

What, Ooseki?

It's Koseki! Whatever...

My recent sales pitch did not go well at all.

Is there a strategy guide?

Strategy guide? It's not a video game.

He works hard, he helps everyone, and he's kind.

I prefer Hashii-kun over anyone else...

Why did he look at me!?

She's like a junior high student.

Sorry, could someone deliver this?

Yes, I'll take it!

-Horie-san... -You're back.

You remember Takatou from school?

-Takatou Himeno? -Yes

I just saw someone who looked like her.

Where! Where did you see her!?

By the train station...

Hey, hey, hey...!

Don't get so close.

Sorry.

I haven't heard anything from Himeno since we graduated from high school.

She said she was near the station, but she wouldn't still be there now...

Mana?

Himeno!

Long time no see!

Himeno, I was just thinking you looked so pretty in high school

but somehow you look even prettier now.

I didn't want to let my natural good looks go to waste.

That's great. I'm still just how I've always been

I don't have a sense for fashion.

Mana, just be yourself.

That's the most wonderful thing you can be.

This takes me back.

It hasn't changed at all.

Oh, hey...

Do you remember this picture?

I have that picture too.

See.

Mana...

I called you many times after graduation.

I'm sorry, my phone broke all of a sudden back then.

I lost all my saved contacts, so I couldn't call you either.

I see.

But I believed we would meet again. Didn't you, Mana?

I have to say...

Mana, you're working for a great company. That's amazing, you're a full-time employee!

I just happened to get lucky being hired by them.

What have you been up to, Himeno?

To tell the truth...

I just got divorced.

Himeno, you were married?

He was such a nice man when we met...

But once we got married and started living together... he completely changed.

It's was really hard to go through.

You don't have to talk about it.

It's okay, Mana...

I feel like I could talk about anything with you, Mana.

Himeno...

Being a divorced housewife is almost the same as being unemployed...

It's hard to even find a place to stay.

I wonder if Himeno needs a place to stay...

As I worried about all this, I thought how much I wanted to see you, Mana...

I feel better already just being able to see your face, Mana.

It doesn't matter. Don't worry about what they say.

Himeno was my lifeline back then.

This time I have to help Himeno...

Himeno...