Watashi,_teiji_de_kaerimasu_ep02_720p_hdtv_x264_aac-doa.mkv May 2026

In this episode, Yui faces conflict with her colleague , whose rigid work ethic stems from a traumatic past at a previous job where she was bullied for taking time off.

True to her routine, Yui ends her day at her favorite Chinese restaurant, Shanghai Diner , to catch the half-price beer special that ends at 18:10. 🏢 Key Themes of the Series Watashi,_Teiji_de_Kaerimasu_EP02_720p_HDTV_x264_AAC-DoA.mkv

Yui avoids overtime by being highly productive during her actual working hours. In this episode, Yui faces conflict with her

Mitani views Yui's punctuality as a lack of responsibility and tries to force her "perfect attendance" mindset on new employees. Mitani views Yui's punctuality as a lack of

The show criticizes the Japanese culture of "presenteeism"—staying late just to look busy.

Yui eventually helps Mitani realize that hyper-fixation on work is not the only way to show dedication and that taking breaks is essential for health.

The drama highlights the difference between Yui’s boundary-setting and her father’s generation, who prioritized work above all else. Watashi, Teiji de Kaerimasu (TV Series 2019– ) - IMDb