Aired: 10/13/2006
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.
Aired: 10/20/2006
Fumiya really doesn’t like his job and likes Hiroko even less. But the job comes first, and he needs help on a stakeout…
Aired: 10/27/2006
Pointless meetings prevent employees from actually doing their work. Hiroko is NOT happy when her pitch for an article is reassigned to someone else.
Aired: 11/3/2006
Someone needs to make sure important things get done. However, is it worth it when it puts a strain on a relationship?
Aired: 11/10/2006
Mayu discovers that she’s been sidelined in favor of Hiroko as a serial lead due to lack of experience.
Aired: 11/17/2006
An employee must navigate the murky waters of office politics and gossip carefully. Getting involved, no matter how well-intentioned, can have repercussions.
Aired: 11/24/2006
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?
Aired: 12/1/2006
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.
Aired: 12/8/2006
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.
Aired: 12/15/2006
Personal problems can bleed over into work. In comparison to Hiroko’s life, Maiko seems to have everything figured out.
Aired: 12/22/2006
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?
