Season 1

(2006)
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Episodes 11

1 The Female Hataraki Man

October 13, 2006

23m

Hiroko is damn good at her job, but the stress is eating her alive. An interview with a politician may lead to her biggest scoop yet, but there’s a cost to everything.

2 Stakeout Man

October 20, 2006

23m

Fumiya really doesn’t like his job and likes Hiroko even less. But the job comes first, and he needs help on a stakeout…

3 Ramen Man

October 27, 2006

23m

Pointless meetings prevent employees from actually doing their work. Hiroko is NOT happy when her pitch for an article is reassigned to someone else.

4 Apology Man

November 3, 2006

23m

Someone needs to make sure important things get done. However, is it worth it when it puts a strain on a relationship?

5 Double Back Man

November 10, 2006

23m

Mayu discovers that she’s been sidelined in favor of Hiroko as a serial lead due to lack of experience.

6 Princess Man

November 17, 2006

23m

An employee must navigate the murky waters of office politics and gossip carefully. Getting involved, no matter how well-intentioned, can have repercussions.

7 Meticulous Man

November 24, 2006

23m

Everyone needs a break to avoid burnout. Hiroko is a regular client of Midoriko, a massage therapist. Do both women have something to teach the other?

8 Reward Man

December 1, 2006

23m

Makoto Chiba works in sales. It’s an important job, but it can also be thankless. But that’s ok, it’s enough if a book sells well. At least, that’s what he tells himself.

9 Accomplished Hataraki Man

December 8, 2006

23m

Hiroko had an interview lined up, but the man died of heart failure from overworking. Whether she wishes to or not, Hiroko finds herself affected by this.

10 Incapable Hataraki Man

December 15, 2006

23m

Personal problems can bleed over into work. In comparison to Hiroko’s life, Maiko seems to have everything figured out.

11 Nevertheless, Hataraki Man

December 22, 2006

23m

Hiroko and Shinji both consistently choose their careers over their relationship, which is now at a breaking point. Can things really continue as they are now?

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