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Sawai, do you have a moment? - Yes.

Accounts Department

Moriwaka Sanako

You requested reimbursement for hospitality expenses, at the Gyoro bar on 10 July.

Yes...

Sales Department

Section Head, Yoshimura Akihiro

You forgot to write the number of people and their names on the back of the receipt.

Please take care of it.

Okuda. - Yes.

About the cost of your gifts to Hattori Chemicals,

please correct this form to include taxes.

Oh, of course.

Kamamoto, on 1 July you entertained some clients at Tsingtao, a Chinese restaurant in Ginza, didn't you?

What do you want, Moriwaka from Accounts?

There appears to be one more taxi fare than the number of confirmed attendees,

so was this 7,800-yen receipt for your taxi fare, Kamamoto?

Yes, it's mine. Well done for working that out.

I'm aware that travelling from Ginza to your home in Shimaruko would cost about this much.

She was aware of it!

Sales Department

Kamamoto Yoshikazu

Please specify it clearly in future,

because travel expenses for guests and for employees are in different tax categories.

Yeah, yeah. - We can't accept this,

so I'm returning it. - What?

Because the trains are still running at 10 pm. Goodbye.

Wait a minute!

I was exhausted from entertaining and having to drink stuff I don't even like that much,

and you still want me to take the train?

Yes. That is the rule at this company.

This restaurant is miles from the station, you know?

The taxi fare from the restaurant to the station would be a valid business expense.

I got Mr Yoshimura's seal of approval, so why would Accounts decide something like that?!

Checking that the figures follow company rules is our job in Accounts.

If you do it correctly, there'll be no problem at all.

But I can't accept a receipt that breaks the rules.

This is not a business expense!

This is Not a Business Expense!

Volume 1/10: Moriwaka from Accounts

With our themes of "kindness to people" and "everyday health and hygiene",

Ten-Ten Corporation develops and supplies products that are kind to your body and to the environment.

We also have a new venture in development,

the "Paradise Baths Café", a hot-springs café,

that we are working on opening.

Accounts Department

Section Head, Shibata Hideki

Accounts Department

Sasaki Mayu

How did it go, Moriwaka?

Did Sales try to get their own way as usual?

It was the same as usual.

Even though Sales always go overboard with their expenses.

Accounts Department

Takura Yutaro

Every other word they've said for months has been "ParaCafé", "ParaCafé".

Well, opening a new business is a big project.

Sales Department

Yamada Taiyo

Good morning! - Oh, good morning.

Thanks for coming in today. Everyone's looking forward to it.

Really? - Yes, and me too.

I'm head of the Paradise Baths Café project, Yamada Taiyo from Sales.

At this meeting, I'll give my interim report on ParaCafé to all of you from Research & Development.

Thank you for your attention.

Sonezaki Mirei from our interior design contractor, Planet Planning, has kindly joined us today.

Over to you, Mirei.

Spatial designer

Sonezaki Mirei

Good morning. I'm Sonezaki Mirei.

I know it's the company's biggest project,

but that's no excuse for wasting money.

The head of Sales is too kind, or indulgent, or should I say lenient...?

You mean Mr Yoshimura? - That's right!

Unless Mr Yoshimura changes his outlook, nothing will change.

Stamp, stamp, stamp... If you just have to stamp things,

anyone could do it. His name isn't even Yoshimura,

it's Loophole-mura! Ha ha ha!

Hello. I'm Loophole-mura.

Oh, just the man I wanted to see. Would you like one of these?

No, thank you. - What do you need, Mr Yoshimura?

I brought the corrected documents!

Well, well. Here you go, great teacher Wakamori!

It's Moriwaka. Thank you.

The Head of Sales brought them himself? - My, my.

It must be because everyone in Sales is so busy.

Yes, we are busy. So what?

Oh, well...

Things are frantic for us in Sales!

After all, Sales is the only department that directly creates a profit.

Everyone's going out there and doing their best for the company!

Working ourselves to the bone!

Employees who just stick to their comfortable desks here could never understand how hard we work.

"Comfortable"? - Sir, just leave it.

Yes, please don't.

OK. OK.

The Sales Department is the backbone of this company!

And the sales staff are soldiers battling on the frontlines.

You shouldn't weaken their morale by pecking at the corners of their lunchboxes.

I don't know what you mean about backbones and so on, but without support you'd just be a pile of rubbish.

If you think you're all there is to this company, you're making a big mistake.

A big mistake? - Yes.

Exactly. - Oh?

If Sales' morale could be ruined by Accounts, this company would be ruined.

Are you stupid?

"Are you stupid?" Don't you mean "oh, you're right"?

Yu, not you too.

OK. - You've got a big mouth, haven't you?

For "Villager A" who's never been to the frontlines.

"Villager"?!

Are you trying to say you're the village chief? - OK.

If that's what you think, no wonder Sales keeps costing us so much in unnecessary overtime pay.

You need to reform your working style.

Mr Yoshimura. - Yes.

I've checked your sales slips and receipts.

They're all in order, so I'll accept your paperwork.

Alright...

Sorry for the trouble. Thank you.

Excuse me.

Oh, Moriwaka!

Mitsuki, please take this.

Is there a mistake? I'm sorry. Oh, how was the bath salt sample I gave you?

It was excellent.

Research & Development

Kagami Mitsuki

It was soft, the colour was beautiful and it was very relaxing.

Great! - I think the natural herby scent will be a hit.

I suppose it just depends on the packaging now!

Thank you. As expected of my classmate.

In a financial statement, when numbers match up as they should, we say that they "balance".

I love that moment when the numbers all balance.

Okay, thanks for your hard work.

Next week we'll be busy with the end of this accounting period,

so I hope you all have a relaxing weekend.

Thanks for your hard work this week too. - Thank you.

What's wrong?

The cashbook total doesn't match the result in the system.

I've been looking at this for a while, but still...

I might be here all night! - Can I take a look?

Of course.

Is this it? - Where? And what happened?

Here. A 6 was typed in, instead of a 9.

Ah, so that's it?

It's just as I'd expect of you, Moriwaka. Thank you so much.

A perfect match.

Shut down

Excuse me!

Good, you're still here. Did I just make it? I'm safe? - You're out.

Moriwaka, these are the receipts for the ParaCafé meeting.

We're already... - Please, I'm begging you!

No... - Understood.

What?! - Thank you! I'm really sorry.

I'll bring you a coupon once we open, I promise.

I don't want a coupon, I want receipts with no errors.

I found a mistake already.

There's no description on this one.

Okay. - Here.

Over there. - Right, I see.

Please use this. - Okay, thank you.

Huh? - Please write it clearly.

For takoyaki

Oh, I'm sorry.

Meeting with: Sonezaki Mirei

Takoyaki...?

Takoyaki

This is seriously the worst. We're an hour late thanks to that Yamada Taiyo!

At the last minute, and full of mistakes.

We don't need to put up with that!

Leaving it until next week would be a pain too.

That's true. So he should have brought them in earlier!

But I hear he's rated highly in Sales at the moment.

I'm off! Thanks for your hard work.

Sales Department

Nakajima Kirika

Good work today. - You too.

Oh, good work today.

Moriwaka, I hear you were merciless again this morning?

As usual, you don't go easy on anyone.

That's my job.

Oh, Mayu. Did you hear Mirei was here this afternoon?

Sonezaki Mirei? - Yes.

I wanted to see her in person...

She really likes Taiyo,

so Mr Yoshimura is delighted.

The other male employees were all ogling her too.

Isn't Sonezaki Mirei single?

No, no. She's married.

Though I hear they've been separated for ages.

Goodbye. - Oh, Moriwaka.

We're going out for dinner, so would you like to join us?

Oh... I have plans. - Of course.

I thought I'd ask just in case.

Numbers are honest.

If something's cheap, there's a reason for that.

I do my work properly, meet my responsibilities, then spend the money I earned on myself.

This is my treat to myself this week.

198.

298.

1,478… 543…

980… 298… 880…

That's 6,375 yen in to--

--tal. - Please give me a receipt.

Of course.

My favourite word is "even". A zero balance.

Thank you for coming back again.

Here is a coupon.

Maintaining good personal relationships in the office is also part of my job.

So I do my best.

Steak. Pickles. Potato salad.

But I like to be alone in my off time.

It's hard to keep things even when I'm with other people.

So for me, this is fine.

Chiko-chan.

Today's guest is spatial designer Sonezaki Mirei.

Thank you for having me.

She looks very young for her age. - Oh.

You've been everywhere lately, haven't you?

Well, I'm just happy that you've heard of me, Chiko-chan.

Thank you for joining us. - Thank you.

What shape is this mosquito coil?

The fishing hooks you use for carp!

Don't be such a dope!

What? What? What are you fishing for?

I'm asking about the shape of a mosquito coil.

For takoyaki

Would Sonezaki Mirei really eat takoyaki...?

No, no, no.

Spending the weekend doing what I like without bothering anyone makes me happy.

Thanks for your hard work! This is Yamada Taiyo from Sales!

Huh?

I forgot one of my expense forms. Can you process it at the beginning of next week?

As an expense for this month. Sorry about that!

How did he get my number?

Oh, I forgot to say. It's for tickets to USA Land.

I went in the middle of a three-day weekend... It was so crowded.

Can that be reimbursed?

USA Land?

USA Land

Excuse me. Oh, Moriwaka.

Yes? - This is my first time submitting an expenses form.

I'm Tanaka, a new employee in the Sales Department.

Could you check this for me?

Of course.

4,800 yen for gifts.

Yes, you've written the recipient's name here too, so there's no problem.

Thank you!

How refreshing.

I'm going to lunch! - See you later.

Most employees get more and more lax the longer they've worked here.

Excuse me!

And after 3 or 4 years,

they're as good as they're going to get.

Moriwaka, sorry that I messaged you on your day off.

Here are the receipts I mentioned.

It must be tough, having to go to USA Land for work on a three-day weekend.

Huh? - Sorry, it's none of my business.

It wasn't meant as a criticism.

Sonezaki Mirei isn't the kind of person who can think while shut up at work,

she gets her ideas by visiting different places.

But she doesn't have a licence, so naturally I ended up going with her,

and we're in a key period for the ParaCafé project now too.

So these are "research expenses"?

Yes. - Understood.

Is that alright? - So long as they weren't for personal time, I think it's alright.

Other than that, it's not my decision.

It's up to the Head of Sales.

I see.

By the way, where did you get my mobile phone number?

That's... restricted information.

Restricted information...?

He's laughing.

Please delete it.

Then do you use Line or Facebook? - No.

What about KakaoTalk or WhatsApp? - No.

Then how should I contact you in future?

Contact me? I'll be here if you need anything.

That's not what I meant.

Oh, it's Mirei. Yes, Mirei? This is Yamada.

Oh, yes, yes. Just a minute, okay?

Next Sunday... Yes, that's fine.

Of course, I'll get a car. Yes.

Takoyaki... USA Land...

A company car.

Here, this is the company cars record book.

Thank you.

Sir, do you want one of these? - No thanks, that's okay.

General Affairs Department

Section Head, Niijima Souichiro

Your coffee. - Hmm.

USA Land. With Sonezaki Mirei.

There's no discrepancy. It's consistent, but...

There's a booking for this week, too.

Moriwaka!

Do you want one of these?

General Affairs Department

Yokoyama Madoka

It's gluten candy. - Yes, please.

Thank you for the meal.

Moriwaka!

I have a surprise for you.

Look at this! - What?

Kirika said she went on a date with a nice person.

And this is him!

I can't believe she's dating Yamada Taiyo. What a shock.

Mayu, when was this?

I'm not sure. She said "the other day".

It's for tickets to USA Land.

I went in the middle of a three-day weekend...

Can that be reimbursed?

If it wasn't for work, then...

No, no. Don't do unnecessary things.

I've learned that from experience.

"Don't chase the rabbit."

Moriwaka?

Yes? - Can you check my receipts for last weekend's business trip?

Sales Department

Yamazaki Shuichi

Yes.

Oh? You look a bit tired.

Take this. Oh, you too, Sasaki. - What is it?

Tickets to a spa resort that's using our products.

Wow, a spa?

You always help me out, so I should thank you both sometimes, right?

Here. - That's so like you, Yamazaki.

Thank you. - It's nothing.

Moriwaka, let's go together. - What?

How about this Sunday? - Ah...

Wow. Atami Blue Corner Bay Resort.

Atami Blue Corner Bay Resort...

Sonezaki Mirei

Don't chase the rabbit... Don't... Don't.

Don't chase the rabbit

I'm here. - I can't believe it.

Going out with Moriwaka on a holiday!

Mayu, would you mind going ahead of me?

That's fine!

One of our company cars.

Did he come for work with Sonezaki Mirei?

Or for a date with Kirika?

A poster for our new product.

This sample looks good. - Yeah.

I always use Ten-Ten products.

A sample of our new product, Romance Soap.

No man would put up posters and hand out samples on a date...

...I think.

He's here for work. Yamada Taiyo is a passionate salesman.

There's no problem at all.

Since I'm here, I might as well enjoy myself.

What do you mean? Why? - Why?

This isn't right! - Isn't right?

Answer me! - Calm down! - Answer me?

Taiyo! - There's no use getting angry about it.

You don't understand my feelings at all!

Well, I... - Taiyo, what am I to you?

What does she mean, "what am I"?

I was just convenient, wasn't I? - Convenient?

Hey, Kirika! Wait, wait!

Kirika! Wait!

Huh? Moriwaka? - Don't say my name!

Huh? Moriwaka from Accounts?

Don't say my job title either! - Why are you here?

Don't come over here.

Taiyo! - Please wait.

Did you come here with Moriwaka? Are you in that kind of relationship?

You like someone who's that much older than you?! - I'm not that much older.

Kirika, let's talk about this.

Taiyo! - Oh!

Who's that? - Is she yours?

No, no...

You and Moriwaka have a child? - What?

What?

Yumi!

Huh?

What's wrong?

Huh? Huh? - Mummy.

Mummy?

So Taiyo, you... - No! No! No!

Are we going? Let's go!

The all-stars are all here.

Moriwaka, where are you going?

I'm going to the footbath.

Oh, can I go with you?

Mummy, look at the cute kitties!

Oh, yes! She has white cats there!

Why? Why is this happening to me?

Do you work at Ten-Ten Corporation?

Yes. Thank you for all your hard work.

I'm Moriwaka Sanako from the Accounts Department. - I'm Sonezaki. Nice to meet you.

And that other girl works there too? Is everything alright?

I think so. I'm sorry you had to see that.

I guess Taiyo is popular!

What are you doing here today? - I'm on a tour of inspection. With Taiyo.

So it really is work?

As a creator, wherever I go and whatever I see, it all links back to my work.

There's a chemical reaction between all the bits and pieces inside my mind,

this part gets connected to that, and ding!

Ding?

Mummy, I want to go to Europe Village. - Hm?

My school friends said it was fun.

Europe Village? - Yeah!

This is an unrelated question, but on the last three-day weekend...

Excuse me. This is Sonezaki.

What? It's a different colour from the sample?

That's no good.

I'll be right back.

Sorry, I have to go. Let's go, Yumi.

When can we go and eat takoyaki with Taiyo?

Later, later...

Okay. Dry your feet.

Takoyaki...

Takoyaki

Something's not right.

Moriwaka, if you clasp your hands in front of you like this,

it's supposed to help your boobs grow.

In the end, Yamada came here for work today.

But the photo from USA Land...

You don't fold your hands like that. The trick is to grip them together.

I see.

Sonezaki Mirei isn't the kind of person who can think while shut up at work,

she gets her ideas by visiting different places.

When can we go and eat takoyaki with Taiyo?

Takoyaki

Work? A date? Takoyaki?

It's kind of hazy

Mayu, can you show me that USA Land photo again?

The one with Kirika and Yamada Taiyo?

Sure. Here it is.

They're so warmly dressed.

You're right. It's weird that they're wearing long sleeves when it's so hot at the moment.

Maybe this photo is from autumn last year?

What? - Everyone from Sales went there for some kind of informal social event. Maybe it's from then.

For goodness sake, Kirika. - I see. But then why?

Maybe she's trying to warn people off of her target?

What? - Or he's her fantasy boyfriend.

Kirika is scary!

So that trip to USA Land really was an inspection visit with Sonezaki Mirei.

So Yamada's innocent.

I'm taking your asparagus!

He submitted the forms properly, too.

No problem, no problem.

Taiyo, about this...

should I order these in colour too? - Yes, please do.

Hello, Mirei? Now? Yes, that's fine.

Yes.

He's going to Planet Planning again? I was about to ask him to do something.

Thanks for your hard work. - You too. Thanks.

What? Really?

That's what I heard. - But still...

Yamada Taiyo and Sonezaki Mirei...?

I hear they're dating! - Isn't Sonezaki married, though?

She is. It's an affair.

I heard someone say they saw them hugging. - What?

At the front entrance, too! - Wow.

Can you believe it? I mean!

It's unbelievable!

She's over 40. She's an old lady!

How old did you say her daughter was again?

Six years old. - Six?!

This is bad, isn't it? - Yeah.

For compliance, too. I hear he's been claiming everything on expenses.

Mixing work and private matters? Does Mr Niijima know about this?

Someone should tell him. - Oh, Mr Niijima!

What's wrong? Well?

Why did they have to call me into the Risk Management Office?

The Risk Management Office?

Have you heard the rumour that Yamada Taiyo from Accounts is having an affair with Sonezaki Mirei from Planet Planning?

Of course. That rumour is everywhere.

Because of that,

there are concerns that he may be using business expenses for his private life.

Rumour has it that they're going to "inspect" Europe Village this weekend.

Oh? Europe Village?

That smells fishy.

Why's that, sir?

Look at this. It's the final proposal for the Paradise Baths Café.

Ta-da! - Oh!

Oh, it's Japanese style?

Japanese style... - Yes, it's Japanese style.

So isn't it odd that they're going to Europe Village?

That's true. This might be an illicit date disguised as an inspection visit.

I'm sure of it.

That's just a guess. Rumours are only rumours, after all.

Mr Yoshimura approved all the expenses as Head of Sales, too.

That Loophole-mura will approve anything!

The Risk Management Office have their eye on this too.

They want Accounts to check that he's not misusing expenses.

I wonder what counts as an affair.

Why should the company be funding the affair of some kid from Sales?

Please calm down. It's still just a rumour.

That's why you're going to investigate. - Investigate?

If you find one case of fraud, that could lead to finding more and more, couldn't it?

Excuse me. - Yes?

I don't think investigation is the Accounts Department's responsibility.

I agree. We're accountants, not detectives.

If two people eat a meal together, that's an affair.

It depends on the time and place. - You don't know that.

Why--

Well, in my experience - although I don't know why -

you should be wary if two people eat together at a restaurant with sunken seating.

Sunken seating? - That's right.

Why is that? - Well, I don't know why,

but that's how my wife and I got involved. - Eh?

Sir. - Right.

Anyway, if we had a tax audit, they'd definitely question this.

If the Tax Office hears about this affair, we'll be in real trouble.

And who will have to explain it to them?

Me. Who'll be in disgrace? Me.

So if two people get a drink together, is that an affair?

Hm... That depends on the place, too.

A hotel bar would be a grey area. An izakaya would be safe.

On what basis?

Sitting close together at a counter or in a private room is out.

Please be careful, Sasaki.

Was that about your wife too? -No, that was a different...

No, don't ask me for details.

Sir. - Right.

This is our big chance to slam it to the Sales Department. Understand?

I think the phrase is "stick it to them", in this situation.

Don't bring your personal feelings into our work.

Huh! You just... - Excuse me!

Can we claim our tickets and travel as expenses?

Hm... I'll think about it. Let's be careful.

Okay. Moriwaka and I will go.

What?! - I'm relying on you.

Yes, sir.

And so, to Europe Village...

I'm here again.

Yes? - Moriwaka, it's Mayu.

Mayu, where are you?

I'm at home.

What? - I'm so sorry. I just woke up.

I'm really sorry, but I won't make it in time now.

Please do your best for both of us.

Okay.

Even if I "do my best", how will I find them?

It's a butterfly. - Oh!

That's so cute.

Found them.

After 1 minute of investigation. How efficient.

Wait a minute. Is your hat too tight? Is it okay?

It's fine.

They're like father and daughter.

Taiyo, let's go to Aqualand next time.

Aqualand... - Will you take me there?

Sure, let's go. - Yay.

I want to eat takoyaki. - Sure.

Let's go.

Takoyaki... - Look over there!

Isn't that Sonezaki Mirei? - The beautiful spatial designer!

This is bad.

Is that her husband? Isn't he too young?

And their child? - Um...

Moriwaka? - Oh no.

After 5 minutes, the investigation is over.

The investigation is over

Why are you here, Moriwaka?

Are you two here for work again today?

Of course we are. It's an inspection visit.

What are you doing here?

It's complicated.

Please don't misunderstand, Moriwaka from Accounts.

When I go on dates, I leave my child with a sitter.

I will definitely make ParaCafé succeed.

Right, Taiyo? - Yes.

Mummy!

See you later, Taiyo.

Coming! What is it?

Are you here to watch me?

You should avoid inappropriate behaviour.

Yamada, you're the ace of the Sales Department.

If you keep getting promoted and work until retirement age,

your lifetime earnings should reach 280 million yen.

If these bad rumours affect your position and you end up getting demoted,

you'd only earn 230 million yen, which is 50 million yen less than the more successful route.

That is, assuming you want to succeed in business.

Excuse me.

It will be Aqualand next week, then?

Yamada, when do you take your days off?

The beginning of the week

Good morning. - Good morning.

Look at this. - No way.

Just as I thought!

There's no smoke without fire, after all.

Isn't this bad? - It's bad.

Good morning. - Mr Shibata wants to see you in the meeting room.

Then the problems started

Excuse me.

Moriwaka, stand here.

Yes, sir.

Yamada, this is you, isn't it?

What is the meaning of this?

The beautiful designer's affair?! Are these 3 a family?

Is this article telling the truth?

No, it's wrong.

I'm very sorry for causing this misunderstanding.

Is it appropriate to have this kind of relationship with a contractor?

All I can do is ask you to trust me.

I'm very sorry for the problems this has caused.

But I trust Yamada.

Well, I understand how you feel, Mr Yoshimura.

But on what basis should we trust him?

If he's appearing in the newspaper like that, can we really say this was for work?

You're right. But I have to trust my subordinates!

I suppose that's all you can say.

But I can't just accept this quietly.

There were rumours about this within the company earlier too.

Even I heard about it. That's the problem.

If this rumour is true, that means some of Yamada's expense claims up to now

were really personal expenses, doesn't it?

That's not true. - No, but it's possible.

That's why this kind of thing is all about trust!

And I'm asking you, on what basis?!

Are my subordinates so untrustworthy?! - That's what I'm saying!

Please listen to me!

Please sit down, both of you.

I am a man, after all. If I were in love with Sonezaki, I wouldn't be submitting receipts!

I'd never do something that uncool!

I submitted them as business expenses!

That in itself proves I'm innocent!

Please believe me, Moriwaka.

Moriwaka. - Yes.

Please give us your opinion as an accountant.

As for these incidents at leisure parks, I don't think we can count them as research expenses.

You see?

Since the ParaCafé project has a Japanese style concept,

I don't believe it was necessary to visit Western-style leisure parks for research using company expenses.

You see!

You saw this Yamada and Sonezaki Mirei at Europe Village, didn't you?

Yes. - Be frank. What did you think?

In Europe Village, Yamada, Sonezaki and her daughter seemed very friendly and happy.

You see? - Mr Shibata!

Hm? - Can you go dig a hole?

Are you saying they were just there for fun?

This shouldn't be accepted as a business expense, should it?

I disagree.

Yamada, didn't you tell me so? - ... Yes.

On that day.

Sonezaki was put in direct charge of our project even though she had other matters to deal with.

Our biggest target demographic for the ParaCafé is young women.

We want to make something brilliant that won't damage Ten-Ten's image.

She followed our orders wonderfully, even though it was difficult.

But because of that, she has been extremely busy,

and so Yumi was lonely.

So I said we should go and play with Yumi.

I said that rather than eating in high-class restaurants, she should spend time with Yumi.

That's what you said, isn't it, Yamada? - Yes.

So that means it wasn't for work.

Yamada knows Sonezaki and her daughter very well. This was the best way to show her our appreciation, wasn't it?

Yes.

Therefore, rather than research costs, couldn't we categorise this as entertainment and hospitality expenses?

What? - Well, well, well, well.

I think that Yamada and Sonezaki's harmonious relationship

has made a great contribution to the success of the ParaCafé project.

So the payment of hospitality expenses should be acceptable.

Exactly. Without that mutual trust between Sonezaki and Yamada,

ParaCafé could never succeed.

But isn't it still possible that their relationship is based on an affair?

An affair would ruin our company's image.

Right! - Like I said...

I don't think that matters.

What?

Business expenses are essential work-related payments that generate income.

That's my understanding of the term.

If he's been entertaining Sonezaki in order to build a good relationship,

even if they're having an affair or they're in love,

that doesn't mean it isn't a business expense.

You're saying it's hospitality, but weren't they just playing with her daughter?

Does that count as hospitality?

Exactly.

But is there any company rule against it?

If you think this will cause problems in future, why not draw up some new rules about hospitality?

Rules...

With our current rules, I don't think there'd be any issue with processing this as hospitality expenses.

This is a valid business expense.

This is a business expense

Well, that's great, Yamada!

We proved that the Sales Department was in the right.

No, I didn't... - What do you mean, in the right?

This is just kindness from the Accounts Department. - Kindness?

Well then, I'll leave you now.

Wakamori, you... - It's Moriwaka.

If you hadn't been such a fussy young miss and you just shut up and processed everything without arguing,

this wouldn't have become such a big deal in the first place!

Sir, that's...

Yamada might still have a lot to learn, but if the ParaCafé succeeds, we expect to make 200 million yen!

So couldn't you just overlook a mere 5,500 yen for theme park tickets?

We're contributing to the company's sales here!

You're... contributing? - That's right.

36,364 times. - What?

If I overlooked a 5,500-yen ticket 36,364 times, that would make 200 million yen.

Does that contribute to our sales too?

My job is to protect the money everyone works hard to earn.

Are you properly taking days off? - Huh?

After that business trip last weekend, don't forget to claim time off in lieu.

Moriwaka Sanako...

Oh, Moriwaka! - What's wrong, Mayu?

It's Sonezaki. - What?

I know I shouldn't mix business and private matters.

But it couldn't be helped.

It's my fault that article was published.

I came here to apologise to the directors today.

The company and I will make a joint complaint about the article.

I'll try not to cause any more harm to Taiyo in future.

I see.

I brought my daughter to a meeting once, and she got attached to Taiyo.

And when Taiyo found out that she likes takoyaki,

he moved our meeting place to a takoyaki shop and even brought her a present.

Yumi was so happy, so I ended up taking advantage of him.

I'm sorry that we used up his precious holiday time like that.

But why are you telling me all this?

I want you to tell me how you did that cat nail art Yumi liked.

Nail art? - Yes.

We want to try it when I have a day off.

I'm going to start taking proper breaks too.

Moriwaka, I will definitely do a good job with the Paradise Baths Café project.

I'm looking forward to it.

Now we're even

Oh, Moriwaka! I'm so sorry for what I did.

No, no. - I'm the one who started the rumour about the affair.

I'm sorry.

I, Nakajima Kirika, am moving on from Taiyo!

What?

Thank you very much for what you did!

To thank you, let's go out for a meal together.

That's fine. There's no need.

What? You were even worrying about my health.

You asked about my days off.

Well, if you don't keep track of working holidays and time in lieu,

there'll be discrepancies when calculating your salary.

I see.

Mr Shibata, about my ticket and travel expenses for visiting Europe Village.

Oh yes, about that...

How should I categorise it? - Well.

Here.

I don't need any change.

Sir, is this from your pocket money?

Yes, don't worry about it. - But...

Don't worry about it. I don't want any sign of this left in the company records.

But... - Don't worry about it.

If we think about the future, even this much is cheap.

I can't accept this. - What?

This was for work, so it's a business expense.

If you pay me yourself, that's treating it as a private matter, so I won't be able to get time off in lieu for working at the weekend.

Also, the round trip and the park tickets came to 11,240 yen in total, so this isn't enough.

Oh. - Here.

It wasn't enough.

As your boss, I wish you'd let me take more credit sometimes, though.

Moriwaka is right. - I'm going to the toilet.

Me too.

As expected of Moriwaka from Accounts.

Excuse me. - Thanks for your hard work.

Oh, Oriko! - You're looking well, Sasaki.

How are you finding Accounts compared to PR?

It's going well, thanks to everyone here.

That's great.

Moriwaka, can I interview you for the job information magazine?

I planned to ask Kagami from R&D,

but she suddenly left on a business trip. She suggested that I ask you.

Only if you use a false name and no photo.

Oh, that's totally fine. Thanks.

Also, can you please process this for me?

Since the data entry has finished.

A settlement for an advance and a payment request?

Thank you.

Here you go, Oriko. - Thank you.

This is very high...