（T: Tina, A: Akiko N: Naoki）
Narrator: Naoki has been reading a novel that seems to reflect his life. The theme? It's about Japanese men not being ready to deal with the pain of rejection, and being passive in relationships. But, he will be different - he will find the courage to talk with the woman of his dreams...Tina. He's determined to talk with her alone...
Narrator: It's the end of a long day at MegaCorporation.
A: Are you ready to go?
T: No, no, I have one more email I have to get done before I go. Isn't it amazing that one more email can mean an hour of research?
A: I know...but I am supposed to remind you not to stay too late.
T: Oh yeah, right, I told you to remind me, didn't I? Hm. Well, hold the reminder for tomorrow...
A: Okay. Well, I will see you tomorrow.
T: Okay, see ya... now, how do I approach this...
Narrator: Naoki is going home - but he passes Tina's office, as he does every day, and sees that she is alone. It's time to take the next step!
N: T-Tina-san?
T: Oh, hi Naoki...on your way out?
N: Yes. No. Yes, but, I thought...maybe...
T: (sigh) Naoki, I'm sorry, I'm just in the middle of...
N: You look angry.
T: I look angry? What do you mean - I'm not angry at...oh, do you mean hungry? (oh my gosh, I really don't feel up to socializing right now, and I have got to finish this...but, my stomach is rumbling a bit...)
N: Yes, yes, hungry, I said hungry. Are you hungry? I am very hungry.
T: Okay, okay I get it...let's go get a bite to eat, but then I have to get back here to finish this.
N: Let's go...really?（ってことは…僕について来てくれるってことだよね。やった！）
T: I'll meet you downstairs in...how about 10 minutes?
N: 10 minutes. In the lobby?
T: Yup. See you in 10.
N: Right. Okay. Well, goodbye, Tina-san!
T: Goodbye? But we're meeting in 10...oh, never mind, see you shortly.
N: ティナさんが僕と、プライベートで会ってくれる！ 僕に会いたがっている！ すごいことだ！ え、でも10分後。よし、ここは頑張りどころだぞ！
（T: Tina, N: Naoki）
Narrator: It's a lovely restaurant near the station that Tina has never been to. Naoki is very proud to have found it.
T: Well, I was thinking of something quick, but this place is so nice - thanks for the introduction, Naoki... (Hmmmm...this is a bit much...is it possible that Akiko is right and this kid actually...no, no way)
N: I am glad you like it. Yes, I recommend...
T: Wow, you must come here a lot! (I've never seen the point of dinner recommendations - I'll just choose what I'm in the mood for anyway.)
N: No no no, it is the first time for me. But I recommend...
T: Um Naoki...how can you recommend a dish when it's your first time coming here?
N: Uh, um, I found it from an internet recommend site for this area...So, I recommend...
T: Okay, I give up, what do you recommend?
N: The grilled salmon.
T: Oh...Okay, well, that's one option. Thank you. This menu is huge!
N: Yes. It is. Okay. すみません！
Narrator: Naoki and Tina place their orders
N: Tina-san...
T: Hmmm?
N: Do you have...someone?
Narrator: There. Naoki's crucial question is on the table...finally. What's going through Tina's mind now? How will she respond? Is it possible that she'll see Naoki in an entirely new light?
