About this season
Hiroko Matsukata’s determined to work her way to the top, and at only 28, she’s now an editor at Jidai Weekly. But she’s had to dedicate her life to work while suppressing her feminine character traits to blend in with her uncouth male coworkers.
Episodes (11)
1. The Female Hataraki Man
Aired 13 October 2006 • 23 min
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
Aired 20 October 2006 • 23 min
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
Aired 27 October 2006 • 23 min
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
Aired 3 November 2006 • 23 min
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
Aired 10 November 2006 • 23 min
Mayu discovers that she’s been sidelined in favor of Hiroko as a serial lead due to lack of experience.
6. Princess Man
Aired 17 November 2006 • 23 min
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
Aired 24 November 2006 • 23 min
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
Aired 1 December 2006 • 23 min
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
Aired 8 December 2006 • 23 min
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
Aired 15 December 2006 • 23 min
Personal problems can bleed over into work. In comparison to Hiroko’s life, Maiko seems to have everything figured out.
11. Nevertheless, Hataraki Man
Aired 22 December 2006 • 23 min
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?