Ep. 5: Retsuko reveals her hidden passion for death metal at karaoke with friends
Aired on April 20, 2018
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Retsuko continues her daily routine, attending yoga classes with Gori and Washimi while enduring workplace abuse. During a walk to the station, her friends take her to their usual karaoke bar. The yoga instructor provides a note containing a song number, which Gori enters into the jukebox. As the track plays, Retsuko finally discloses her love for death metal music and admits to using karaoke as a method to vent her frustrations. This moment marks a significant revelation of her personal coping mechanisms to her close colleagues, highlighting the contrast between her professional demeanor and private emotional outlets.
Episodes
- Ep. 1 · Office worker Retsuko faces daily annoyances and boss Ton's demands before singing death metal at karaoke.
- Ep. 2 · Retsuko Encounters Puko Who Proposes a Business Venture Amidst Workplace Frustration
- Ep. 3 · Retsuko faces backlash after Director Ton discovers her resignation plans and labels her a short-timer.
- Ep. 4 · Retsuko attends a wedding, gives money away, then considers marriage to quit her job
- Ep. 5 · Retsuko reveals her hidden passion for death metal at karaoke with friends
- Ep. 6 · Retsuko seeks Tsunoda's advice on Director Ton, leading to a failed attempt and presidential intervention.
- Ep. 7 · Retsuko confronts Director Ton during a karaoke duel that escalates into a musical battle of rage.
- Ep. 8 · Retsuko Hides Her Death Metal Secret While Meeting Resasuke at Office Mixer
- Ep. 9 · Retsuko becomes infatuated with Resasuke and ignores her physical discomfort.