I Have a Crush at Work Episode 7: Anniversary

Masugu stands in a bustling train station, waiting for Yui. She sends a message, apologetic and late, delayed by urgent work. He decides to kill time, perhaps in a cafe, though his mind seems to wander to other possibilities. The city lights begin to glow as he considers his options.

Masugu finds a small, inviting bar and orders a beer, enjoying the solitude. He overhears other salarymen grumbling about their wives, then catches himself daydreaming about Yui. He wonders if he will become like those men, then dismisses the thought, realizing he is completely "hooked" on Yui, incapable of speaking ill of her. He orders another beer, smiling at his own infatuation.

Yui arrives, apologizing for her delay, but her playful annoyance quickly surfaces when she smells alcohol on Masugu. She scolds him for drinking before she arrived, but softens when he promises to treat her to a fancy dinner. After a satisfying meal, Yui's gaze falls upon a sparkling ring in a store window, her expression wistful, and Masugu quietly takes note.

On his train ride home, Masugu overhears a conversation between two women about an anniversary gift. One woman tearfully recounts her boyfriend's surprise, how it made her feel cherished. Masugu's eyes widen in realization; their half-year anniversary is approaching. He begins to consider a surprise gift for Yui, never having given a "proper" present before.

Masugu secretly searches for anniversary presents online, his thoughts immediately drifting to Yui's delighted reaction. He decides on a "surprise," leading to him awkwardly asking his female colleagues for gift ideas. Later, at Yui's apartment, he quickly hides his phone when she returns from the restroom, then lies about studying bookkeeping to avoid her proposed Saturday sweets fair, leaving her confused and concerned.

Masugu visits a jewelry store, feeling flustered when a sales clerk immediately identifies his purpose. He explains it is for his half-year anniversary with his girlfriend. The clerk gently guides him towards pair rings, emphasizing the special bond they represent. Masugu, emboldened, decides on a ring and, after a moment of surprised delight, opts for free engraving, ready to make the anniversary truly special.

On Saturday, while at a sweets fair with her friend Ut-chan, Yui spots Masugu on the street. This contradicts his excuse about studying bookkeeping at home. Her confusion deepens when she sees two other men (presumably colleagues) wearing identical rings, sparking a deeper, more troubling suspicion about Masugu's activities.

Yui follows Masugu into the jewelry store, watching him discuss "pair accessories" with a sales clerk. Later that night, Masugu attempts a clumsy, elaborate, and covert mission to measure Yui's ring finger while she sleeps, then lies again the next morning about why he came over. His transparent excuses only serve to confirm Yui's growing fears about his secretive behavior.

Yui is increasingly stressed and anxious, replaying Masugu's lies and secretive actions in her mind. His urgent message to keep Friday free fills her with dread. Meanwhile, Masugu struggles, finding every restaurant fully booked and feeling the pressure to complete his surprise. He rushes back to the jewelry store to collect the engraved rings, momentarily relieved and confident in his plan.

Yui confronts Masugu on the street, her anger and worry palpable. She lists his secretive actions and challenges him to explain himself, fearing a breakup. Masugu, flustered and defeated by his plan's unraveling, simply hands her the small jewelry bag, unable to articulate his intentions any further.

Masugu finally reveals the rings and their half-year anniversary. Yui is overcome with tears of surprise and joy, apologizing for her doubts. They share an intimate night, Yui declaring she will wear the ring every day. As they cuddle, they playfully recount the past week's misunderstandings and reaffirm their love, excitedly making plans for a future trip to Hokkaido.