Hataraki Man

When hardworking editor Hiroko lands a long-overdue scoop thanks to a whistleblower in the foreign minister’s office, her story makes the front page. (Source: Netflix)

After struggling to get an interview with a baseball player for a feature article, Hiroko reaches out to a contact at a sports magazine for help. (Source: Netflix)

Cocky recruit Tanaka lacks motivation to work and causes headaches for Hiroko after he openly criticizes the magazine for publishing trivial articles. (Source: Netflix)

Mayu’s proposal to have a popular novelist write a serialization for the magazine is approved. However, she is shocked to learn she won’t be working on it. (Source: Netflix)

After Sugawara’s attempt to stake out an affair ends in disaster, Hiroko volunteers to join him on a stakeout while pretending to be a couple. (Source: Netflix)

While researching city apartment conditions for an article, Hiroko visits Shinji’s construction site, where he tells her some promising news. (Source: Netflix)

Hiroko’s apartment is burgled. Feeling scared and alone, she asks Shinji to come over. A pointed comment from Shinji leads to more discomfort. (Source: Netflix)

Hiroko attempts to throw herself into her work but is unable to focus on her research, finding her thoughts completely occupied by Shinji instead. (Source: Netflix)

When a book release of Natsume’s serialization is announced, Hiroko couldn’t be happier until she’s told it will only get a small print run. (Source: Netflix)

Hiroko’s father comes to Tokyo on business, which sparks an anxiety-inducing reunion for Hiroko, who is desperate to avoid lectures about her love life. (Source: Netflix)

An editor from a major publishing company approaches Hiroko with an exciting opportunity. Later, Shinji gives her some unexpected news. (Source: Netflix)