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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

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Season 1

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The Female Hataraki Man
Season 1 Episode 1 - 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.
Director: Katsumi Ono
Writer: Yuka Yamada
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Stakeout Man
Season 1 Episode 2 - 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…
Director: Hiromichi Matano
Writer: Toshimitsu Takeuchi
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Ramen Man
Season 1 Episode 3 - 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.
Director: Kazuyoshi Yokota
Writer: Mitsutaka Hirota
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Apology Man
Season 1 Episode 4 - 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?
Director: Hirotoshi Rissen
Writer: Yuka Yamada
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Double Back Man
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 11/10/2006
Mayu discovers that she’s been sidelined in favor of Hiroko as a serial lead due to lack of experience.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
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Princess Man
Season 1 Episode 6 - 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.
Director: Masahiko Watanabe
Writer: Unknown
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Meticulous Man
Season 1 Episode 7 - 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?
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
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Reward Man
Season 1 Episode 8 - 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.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
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Accomplished Hataraki Man
Season 1 Episode 9 - 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.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
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Incapable Hataraki Man
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 12/15/2006
Personal problems can bleed over into work. In comparison to Hiroko’s life, Maiko seems to have everything figured out.
Director: Masahiko Watanabe
Writer: Unknown
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Nevertheless, Hataraki Man
Season 1 Episode 11 - 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?
Director: Katsumi Ono
Writer: Yuka Yamada