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Shizuko.
Don't look at me like that. I'm embarrassed. [Original work by Maki Maruhondo: Mood Indigo]
Are you sure?
If it's with you, I'll give you everything.
Shizuko.
I love you, Toshio.
Toshio!
Their love, like a flower's nectar,
melted sweetly into the darkness of the city.
It was if they were entangled in a sweet trap.
What do you think?
- That's it? - Yeah.
Um... Do you think you'd be aroused by this?
Uh, not really.
Then this is no good!
I mean... The plot isn't bad.
The writing style is good, too.
Just... it takes too long for them to connect.
I was glad to see they finally got round to it in the last ten pages.
It can't be helped, Shizuko isn't that promiscuous.
In that case, make the maid promiscuous and increase the number of erotic scenes.
- I see. - Your description of the erotic scenes is too brief as well.
You think that you're finally getting to the good part and it's over in five seconds.
Is there that much to write about?
There is! If this was a song, it would be the chorus.
It's really difficult.
Did you read the books that I recommended?
I did, but it was hard going.
They seemed to be written by sex addicts.
I did like a couple of them,
especially this author.
I thought you would.
I felt like I got to experience the pleasure of erotica for the first time.
It was thrilling.
He's a heavyweight in this genre.
I might have been arrogant when I said they were tools.
I don't think it's just that.
Anyway, the points for improvement are the erotic scenes and story pacing,
also the detail in the erotic scenes.
I'll try my best.
[Author: Ikuo Gamouda.]
[Mood Indigo]
[Episode 2: In search of the time I forgot.]
- Kido. - Yes?
- Starting today, you're in charge of Mr. Gamouda. - Huh?
Me?
Go and get his final manuscript.
Final manuscript? He's still alive, isn't he?
That's what he's calling it. He says this manuscript will be his posthumous piece.
I take it he doesn't have long left.
It seems that the third major surgery that he had wasn't that successful.
The big publishing houses are after this manuscript as well, aren't they?
We have the longest history with him
so it's not a hopeless situation. [Gomouda]
Anyway, you're going to have to convince him, no matter what it takes.
What a nuisance.
Here you go.
Thank you very much.
I'll have tea as well.
Sir, thank you for meeting me today.
I played Mahjong with you once, didn't I?.
Are you Sudo from Tosei Publishing?
Ah, yes. You're right.
May I ask after your health?
Of course, I'm not well.
I see.
I don't have long. I can't sleep with women.
I should just hurry and shuffle off this mortal coil.
Unfortunately, this still works well.
I wanted to write something that I would be proud of before I died.
Excuse me. Here you go.
Come to think of it,
there was a guy from Shuncho who came before you.
I'm home.
I'm home!
You're late.
You drank so much today!
We should drink together sometime.
You have it sweet.
You're off tomorrow, aren't you?
That's about my father.
It was the first anniversary of his death.
It was today. You didn't go?
I couldn't go. I didn't even go to his funeral.
Really? Why?
"You become stupid if you read."
Huh?
My father always used to say that.
Why?
My father had a brother who was a few years older than him.
He went to university in Tokyo,
but he got involved in the student movement and was arrested.
It seems that it caused a lot of problems for the family.
Ever since then, he had a fear of knowledge.
It's childish, isn't it?
Basically, we never
saw eye to eye.
It didn't matter what awards I won,
or how much money I earned,
he never spoke a word to me.
Awful, isn't it.
That might be so, but it was your father's funeral.
I guess so.
I suppose.
I should have seen his face one last time.
I really can't show my face now that I've hit rock bottom.
I wonder if my father was right.
I mean, I'm definitely an idiot.
Kijima...
Woah! Hey!
For God's sake! Tell me if you're going to vomit!
Woah! Wait, wait, wait! Let's go to the bathroom.
Are you okay?
Do you want some water?
- Pl-- - Huh?
I'm sorry.
I couldn't go.
I'm so-- sorry.
So-- Sorry.
I'm sorry.
Get up.
Oh, I feel sick.
Did you make this?
Here.
Thank you.
Um... Did I do anything?
You threw up over my suit.
Relax, I won't come after you for the cost of cleaning.
However...
However?
You must stop drinking as of tomorrow. Our friendship will be over if even a drop passes your lips.
I will.
Unreliable writers aren't a thing anymore.
They just end up dying alone.
You need to eat and sleep properly so that you can write.
You don't want this to be the end, do you?
Kido!
Boss.
What's with that pathetic look on your face?
Is that how I look?
I heard that you broke up with your girlfriend and she kicked you out.
Have you heard about it as well?
Her father is really strict and didn't like that we publish erotic novels.
Ah, I see.
Do you have any regrets?
I suppose I have a few.
It did make me think that I needed to get my act together.
Then if you changed jobs...
Why would you say that?
Have you heard of Kyodensha?
Yeah, they publish those practical books and such.
Since it's part of our corporation, I could put a word in for you with Human Resources.
Seriously?
I will if you are able to get Mr. Gamouda's manuscript.
My dad, I mean the chairman,
has been anticipating this more than I expected.
Boss! You have company waiting for you.
Kyodensha is a good publisher, and they have a clean image.
Think about it.
I don't hate this job. I even have a certain level of pride in it.
Kido, I heard that you work in publishing,
but it seems that the company publishes some really low-brow books.
Yes.
How are you going to explain what you do when you have children?
Uh, about that...
Why don't you move to a better publisher?
Yeah.
If you were to ask if it was a job that I wanted to do despite being insulted or without looking at it through rose-tinted glasses...
I'm not sure about this.
Yes, thank you.
- It looks like the pay would be better at Kyodensha. - Please wait a moment.
Opportunities like this don't come around often.
- Kido! It's a call from Mr. Gamouda. - Yeah?
What?
Thank you for your call. Kido speaking.
Ah, Kido.
I'm sorry, I intended to contact you first.
I was calling to discuss our previous visit.
I'm thinking of going with Shuncho for this book.
I'm sorry about this, especially since you made the effort to visit.
Oh no. This is bad.
Would you consider changing your mind?
There is no reason
for me to publish with you guys.
Quick, think of a reason for him to use us!
Anything...
[Mood Indigo]
I don't believe you!
How can you just go ahead and suggest me as an apprentice?
It was the only thing I could think of at the time.
- Even so! - I'm begging you!
This might be Mr. Gamouda's last work.
You were interested in his work, weren't you?
That's true, but...
I think that it would be beneficial for you as well.
He might be able to provide you with some pointers for your next masterpiece.
I really need this job!
I want to be the one to publish this book.
Kijima, you're the only one I can rely on.
- Oh. Come in. - Thank you.
Thank you for having us.
Mr. Gamouda, thank you for meeting us.
I'm sorry to have called you over so suddenly.
Please, let me do that for you.
Who is that?
This is Mr. Kijima, the person I told you who wanted to be your apprentice.
My name is Rio Kijima.
- You bastard! You tricked me! - What?
Why is it a guy?
What?
Listen!
Isn't Rio usually a girl's name?
Umm... not necessarily.
I was wondering what kind of
freaky woman wanted to write erotic novels,
and you bring me him with his gender-bending name.
I don't need a male apprentice!
I'm so pissed off!
Hurry up and leave!
I can only offer my deepest apologies.
- I'm telling you to go! - Please reconsider! - Go!
Let's go.
Mr. Gamouda.
What is it?
It seems that there was a misunderstanding. I'm sorry.
I may, unfortunately, be a man,
but I have my health
and I am relatively clever.
I'm currently struggling with my creative process,
so I wanted to learn from you.
Please let me help you write your book.
Will you permit me to do so?
Kijima.
I will do anything you want. Please.
Anything...
Yes.
In that case,
will you suck his dick?
What!?
You'll do anything, right? Can you do it?
Uh, Mr. Gamouda... That's--
If you can make him cum,
I'll let him publish my manuscript.
You have an odd sensuality about you.
Like I said earlier,
I have no need
for a male apprentice.
Show me that you can do what a woman does.
Sir! That's taking it too far!
I'll do it.
Huh!?
What are you thinking?
You really want this job, right?
You've got no objections, right.
You're kidding!
I don't mind.
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♫ On that day, in the pouring rain, ♫
♫ I didn't even think to bring an umbrella ♫
♫ While holding onto my mistakes, ♫
♫ I walked anywhere ♫
♫ Words are useless ♫
♫ I don't see kindness in your eyes. ♫
♫ It's all my fault, but when I'm loved, ♫
♫ Even though I'm not perfect ♫
♫ You said you would take care of me ♫
♫ You being here ♫
♫ makes me happy ♫
[This drama is a work of fiction.]
Kijima's mouth aroused me.
That felt good.
The important thing is whether
your lust comes across or not.
What are we going to do now?