1 00:00:02,830 --> 00:00:05,500 Sir. I'm back, starting from today. 2 00:00:05,500 --> 00:00:08,180 Oh, Hiramatsu. How was your summer holiday? 3 00:00:08,180 --> 00:00:10,680 Fine. - Did you go anywhere? 4 00:00:10,680 --> 00:00:14,180 No. Employees are entitled to paid holiday, so I just took the days off. 5 00:00:17,550 --> 00:00:20,940 Here's your coffee, sir. - Thank you. 6 00:00:22,060 --> 00:00:23,850 General Affairs Department 7 00:00:22,060 --> 00:00:23,850 Yokoyama Madoka 8 00:00:24,960 --> 00:00:26,850 General Affairs Department 9 00:00:24,960 --> 00:00:26,850 Hiramatsu Yukari 10 00:00:26,850 --> 00:00:28,850 A disturbing atmosphere... 11 00:00:29,360 --> 00:00:31,700 Please process this. 12 00:00:31,700 --> 00:00:34,560 Approval for installation of a coffee machine. - Yes. 13 00:00:35,170 --> 00:00:37,310 Please wait a moment. 14 00:00:39,040 --> 00:00:43,040 Can I take a look at that pamphlet? 15 00:00:43,040 --> 00:00:45,380 Here. 16 00:00:45,380 --> 00:00:47,710 A coffee machine? - Yes. 17 00:00:47,710 --> 00:00:49,810 Hm... - Oh, it doesn't just do coffee. 18 00:00:49,810 --> 00:00:51,580 Oh? - It can make green and black tea, too. 19 00:00:51,580 --> 00:00:53,210 Amazing. 20 00:00:57,060 --> 00:00:59,960 Is this company a new supplier? 21 00:00:59,960 --> 00:01:02,640 Yes. - Understood. 22 00:01:03,160 --> 00:01:04,910 Thank you. 23 00:01:04,910 --> 00:01:06,860 Amazing. 24 00:01:06,860 --> 00:01:09,000 Carbonated coffee? 25 00:01:09,000 --> 00:01:10,580 People drink that? - I don't think so... 26 00:01:08,350 --> 00:01:10,580 Home 27 00:01:11,340 --> 00:01:15,670 Mum? What's wrong? It's an odd time to call. 28 00:01:15,670 --> 00:01:20,550 I just had a physical exam, and they found something wrong with my large intestine. 29 00:01:20,550 --> 00:01:24,680 What? - I had more tests today. 30 00:01:24,680 --> 00:01:27,350 When will you get the results? 31 00:01:27,350 --> 00:01:30,150 Maybe next week? 32 00:01:30,150 --> 00:01:32,450 Please tell me as soon as you find out. 33 00:01:35,530 --> 00:01:39,400 I can't accept this. - Accept it? 34 00:01:39,400 --> 00:01:42,870 You decided this by yourself without telling any of us. 35 00:01:42,870 --> 00:01:48,440 Having the female employees go around serving coffee to the men is... - Some people like it, 36 00:01:48,440 --> 00:01:51,710 and I do it because I enjoy it. - Do what you want. 37 00:01:51,710 --> 00:01:54,380 But don't make other people feel like they have to do the same. 38 00:01:54,380 --> 00:01:56,310 You're the only one who thinks that, Hiramatsu. 39 00:01:56,310 --> 00:02:00,550 It's traditional for the women in General Affairs to make the coffee. 40 00:02:00,550 --> 00:02:03,150 Tradition? It's already Reiwa. 41 00:02:00,550 --> 00:02:03,150 Reiwa: The current era of Japan, since 1 May 2019 42 00:02:04,820 --> 00:02:06,820 Moriwaka! 43 00:02:08,490 --> 00:02:14,500 Some of us think Hiramatsu's coffee machine is unnecessary. 44 00:02:14,500 --> 00:02:16,650 I'd like to keep things as they are, 45 00:02:16,830 --> 00:02:23,140 and keep making coffee for everyone, you know? 46 00:02:23,140 --> 00:02:25,840 It's a way of communicating with each other, 47 00:02:25,840 --> 00:02:29,510 and I think that helps our work go smoothly, too. 48 00:02:29,510 --> 00:02:32,550 With a machine, people can just drink when they want to. Isn't that better? 49 00:02:32,550 --> 00:02:35,320 You waste time washing and putting those away now, don't you? 50 00:02:35,320 --> 00:02:37,610 After work, too. She does that on overtime. 51 00:02:37,610 --> 00:02:41,780 But you just announced it, even though the rest of the department hadn't agreed. 52 00:02:41,780 --> 00:02:43,900 What do you think, Moriwaka? 53 00:02:43,900 --> 00:02:46,160 I got the section head's approval first. 54 00:02:46,160 --> 00:02:48,160 So there's no problem, is there? 55 00:02:50,540 --> 00:02:54,710 Discuss it within General Affairs first. 56 00:02:54,710 --> 00:02:56,340 Please. 57 00:02:57,540 --> 00:03:02,810 Mr Niijima, why did you stamp it? 58 00:03:02,810 --> 00:03:06,110 Please put it on hold! 59 00:03:07,990 --> 00:03:09,920 Oh, of course. 60 00:03:09,920 --> 00:03:12,860 And so this is on hold for now. 61 00:03:12,860 --> 00:03:15,730 Niijima is in a difficult position. 62 00:03:15,730 --> 00:03:21,130 Well, it's tough being a section head. 63 00:03:21,130 --> 00:03:24,000 Madoka really likes to be helpful. 64 00:03:24,000 --> 00:03:26,500 She's always going around getting coffee for the men, 65 00:03:26,500 --> 00:03:29,010 but it doesn't bother her at all. She actually enjoys it. 66 00:03:29,010 --> 00:03:31,010 Here. - Thanks as always. 67 00:03:31,010 --> 00:03:33,850 She carries all kinds of things in her bag, and if you need anything, 68 00:03:33,850 --> 00:03:36,680 if you ask Madoka, she'll give you whatever you need. 69 00:03:36,680 --> 00:03:40,550 A sewing kit, stain remover, even a portable iron. 70 00:03:40,550 --> 00:03:42,550 It's like Doraemon's 4D pocket. 71 00:03:42,550 --> 00:03:48,400 That reminds me, I've seen Yokoyama washing up mugs here after hours. 72 00:03:48,400 --> 00:03:49,780 After hours? 73 00:03:49,780 --> 00:03:53,030 She's using overtime to do the washing up? - Apparently. 74 00:03:53,030 --> 00:03:56,700 What's more, she comes to work early to start making coffee too. 75 00:03:56,700 --> 00:04:00,100 I don't know about that... 76 00:04:00,100 --> 00:04:04,150 I think she should start managing her time better. 77 00:04:04,290 --> 00:04:07,110 That's one vote for Hiramatsu's machine. - I suppose so. 78 00:04:07,110 --> 00:04:10,310 2 votes. - What do you think, Moriwaka? 79 00:04:10,310 --> 00:04:14,710 I don't mind either way. - That's one undecided voter. 80 00:04:14,710 --> 00:04:16,690 Kamamoto, thanks for your hard work. 81 00:04:16,690 --> 00:04:19,490 Oh, I was just thinking I could do with a coffee. 82 00:04:19,490 --> 00:04:22,210 You're so thoughtful, Madoka. - Here you go. 83 00:04:22,330 --> 00:04:25,000 Yamazaki, Yamazaki! - Yes? 84 00:04:25,000 --> 00:04:27,830 Here's yours, Yamazaki. 85 00:04:30,080 --> 00:04:33,870 There you go. - Well, then... 86 00:04:37,010 --> 00:04:39,780 I'm back. - It's delicious. 87 00:04:41,010 --> 00:04:43,680 Yamada Taiyo, how about you? - What is it? 88 00:04:43,680 --> 00:04:46,880 Coffee. Do you prefer a machine or a person to make it? 89 00:04:46,880 --> 00:04:49,220 I'm fine either way. 90 00:04:51,020 --> 00:04:53,360 Please vote for me, okay? 91 00:04:53,360 --> 00:04:55,480 Oh, perfect. Give me a coffee. - Yes, sir! 92 00:04:58,030 --> 00:05:00,630 Thanks for your hard work. - Oh, thanks. 93 00:05:00,630 --> 00:05:06,440 It's freshly made. - Oh, really? Huh. 94 00:05:06,440 --> 00:05:08,810 Ah, delicious. 95 00:05:08,810 --> 00:05:11,780 Mr Yoshimura, would you prefer to have a coffee machine? 96 00:05:11,780 --> 00:05:13,980 We don't need anything like that. 97 00:05:13,980 --> 00:05:17,650 Coffee that someone has made for you tastes the best. Right? 98 00:05:17,650 --> 00:05:20,550 Of course! Coffee that someone has made for you is the best. 99 00:05:20,550 --> 00:05:23,320 Just as you say, sir. 100 00:05:23,320 --> 00:05:25,360 Of course it is. 101 00:05:25,360 --> 00:05:27,490 Ah, delicious. - Isn't it good? 102 00:05:27,490 --> 00:05:28,780 We don't need a machine. - We don't. 103 00:05:34,130 --> 00:05:38,670 Sanako, I have something for you. 104 00:05:38,670 --> 00:05:41,820 If it's a receipt, please wait until after my break. 105 00:05:43,140 --> 00:05:45,210 Here. 106 00:05:45,210 --> 00:05:47,680 What is this? - It's a tomato. 107 00:05:47,680 --> 00:05:50,580 I can see that. - I mean, I'm sharing these with you. 108 00:05:50,580 --> 00:05:54,450 My mum sent me heaps of tomatoes from the country. 109 00:05:54,450 --> 00:05:57,150 They say a tomato a day keeps the doctor away, 110 00:05:57,150 --> 00:06:00,060 but she sent me way too many. It's actually making me sick instead. 111 00:06:00,060 --> 00:06:03,560 I wonder... I wonder why my mum made such a mistake? 112 00:06:05,300 --> 00:06:07,630 Sanako? 113 00:06:07,630 --> 00:06:12,300 Do you hate tomatoes? 114 00:06:12,300 --> 00:06:18,100 No, I'll take them. - Oh, then here. Please. 115 00:06:21,010 --> 00:06:25,910 It looks like it's 50-50 between us and Hiramatsu from the PR Office. 116 00:06:25,910 --> 00:06:28,320 Hm... - Well, there are a lot of women in that office. 117 00:06:28,320 --> 00:06:30,820 How about the Sales Department? 118 00:06:30,820 --> 00:06:35,130 That'll be fine. I got Mr Yoshimura to support us. 119 00:06:35,130 --> 00:06:37,830 As expected. - How about Accounts? 120 00:06:37,830 --> 00:06:44,140 Oh, well, Yu and Mr Shibata are on Hiramatsu's side. 121 00:06:44,140 --> 00:06:48,340 Ah, I'm on your side, of course, Madoka. 122 00:06:48,340 --> 00:06:50,680 More importantly, what about her? 123 00:06:50,680 --> 00:06:52,450 Ah... She's undecided. 124 00:06:52,610 --> 00:06:55,150 Undecided... 125 00:06:55,150 --> 00:06:57,580 Wait, why is Moriwaka so important? 126 00:06:57,580 --> 00:07:02,650 She has a lot of power in the Accounts Department, doesn't she? 127 00:07:02,650 --> 00:07:08,290 That's true. Yu and Mr Shibata both listen to Moriwaka. 128 00:07:08,290 --> 00:07:10,450 She's good at her job, and she's reliable. 129 00:07:10,450 --> 00:07:12,350 But it's just coffee, right? 130 00:07:12,460 --> 00:07:14,970 On the outside. But really, 131 00:07:14,970 --> 00:07:17,870 this battle about coffee is actually about seizing the initiative. 132 00:07:17,870 --> 00:07:21,350 Our lives as female company employees are at stake. 133 00:07:21,470 --> 00:07:25,340 There's no way we can lose. Right? 134 00:07:25,340 --> 00:07:26,620 Right? - Yes. 135 00:07:26,620 --> 00:07:27,600 Right?! 136 00:07:29,810 --> 00:07:32,320 Moriwaka! 137 00:07:32,320 --> 00:07:34,820 Mitsuki, why are you dressed like that? 138 00:07:34,820 --> 00:07:37,120 Oh, what do you think? 139 00:07:37,120 --> 00:07:39,060 It's not your usual style. - I guess not. 140 00:07:39,060 --> 00:07:43,330 Actually, I'm having dinner with my boyfriend's parents later, and he said I should dress like this. 141 00:07:43,330 --> 00:07:45,280 Did you tell me that you have a boyfriend? 142 00:07:45,280 --> 00:07:48,830 No, I didn't. 143 00:07:48,830 --> 00:07:53,000 He uh... asked me. 144 00:07:53,000 --> 00:07:54,520 What? 145 00:07:56,340 --> 00:08:00,780 Asked you what? - Well, it'll be a while until the ceremony, but still. 146 00:08:00,780 --> 00:08:03,010 Anyway, bye! 147 00:08:06,610 --> 00:08:08,610 Marriage... 148 00:08:10,450 --> 00:08:12,790 Mitsuki is getting married... 149 00:08:12,790 --> 00:08:15,690 My mother is getting medical tests... 150 00:08:15,690 --> 00:08:18,100 There's so much going on. 151 00:08:18,100 --> 00:08:21,630 I will definitely pay you back. 152 00:08:21,630 --> 00:08:23,570 Pay you back? 153 00:08:23,570 --> 00:08:25,970 It would really help me if you could wait a bit longer. 154 00:08:25,970 --> 00:08:28,610 I'll definitely pay you on my next payday. 155 00:08:28,810 --> 00:08:30,740 Payday? 156 00:08:30,740 --> 00:08:32,680 Thank you. I'm really sorry. 157 00:08:32,680 --> 00:08:36,380 I'll definitely pay you. - A debt...? 158 00:08:36,380 --> 00:08:38,420 I know this doesn't make up for it, 159 00:08:38,420 --> 00:08:42,350 but I think I'll be able to get the company to go with your product, Ms Minami. 160 00:08:42,350 --> 00:08:44,550 The company? 161 00:08:48,990 --> 00:08:50,930 Hiramatsu? 162 00:09:07,900 --> 00:09:13,550 Volume 4/10: A woman's future and the coffee war 163 00:09:26,100 --> 00:09:30,400 Managing Director: Minami Ami. 164 00:09:33,640 --> 00:09:38,080 I think I'll be able to get the company to go with your product, Ms Minami. 165 00:09:42,980 --> 00:09:47,380 She's placing company orders to repay her debt? 166 00:09:53,560 --> 00:09:56,130 Good morning. 167 00:09:56,130 --> 00:09:58,200 Oh. Good morning, Mr Shibata. 168 00:09:58,200 --> 00:10:01,670 Oh, you're the first one in? 169 00:10:01,670 --> 00:10:05,000 What are you going to do about this coffee machine business? 170 00:10:05,000 --> 00:10:09,670 This coffee war is a real headache. 171 00:10:09,670 --> 00:10:12,710 Staff members should make the coffee, right? - Mr Yoshimura. 172 00:10:12,710 --> 00:10:14,560 Good morning. - Good morning. 173 00:10:14,560 --> 00:10:19,520 Isn't it lovely to have the female employees gallantly making coffee for us? 174 00:10:19,520 --> 00:10:22,850 That's true. - Mr Yoshimura, 175 00:10:22,850 --> 00:10:28,260 the company could easily be sued for power harassment for that kind of statement in this day and age. 176 00:10:28,260 --> 00:10:32,680 Hm... - It's fine at traditional company like this. 177 00:10:32,680 --> 00:10:34,570 I think you should be careful. 178 00:10:34,570 --> 00:10:37,470 Good morning. - Good morning. 179 00:10:37,470 --> 00:10:41,220 We don't know whether the young people who join the company in future will agree. 180 00:10:41,220 --> 00:10:42,140 Good morning. 181 00:10:42,410 --> 00:10:44,880 We won't make new people do it. 182 00:10:44,880 --> 00:10:48,550 The girls from General Affairs who do it now are enough. 183 00:10:48,550 --> 00:10:50,580 But if you want to drink coffee, 184 00:10:50,580 --> 00:10:53,880 can't you just make it yourself? Right, Mr Niijima? - Ah... 185 00:10:54,050 --> 00:10:58,760 It's not like making tea and coffee are part of the job description for General Affairs. 186 00:10:58,760 --> 00:11:02,530 Do you enjoy finding fault with other people so much? 187 00:11:02,530 --> 00:11:09,000 No. I'm just telling you the prevailing view, or common sense. 188 00:11:09,000 --> 00:11:14,810 Anyway, it's all Mr Niijima's decision. 189 00:11:14,810 --> 00:11:16,870 Ah! - Right? 190 00:11:16,870 --> 00:11:19,070 A cold one... 191 00:11:25,680 --> 00:11:27,980 Damn it! 192 00:11:28,350 --> 00:11:30,290 Good morning. - Good morning. 193 00:11:30,290 --> 00:11:33,020 Good morning. 194 00:11:33,020 --> 00:11:35,690 Good morning. - Good morning. 195 00:11:35,690 --> 00:11:37,630 Can you give me the cash box, sir? 196 00:11:37,630 --> 00:11:40,160 Yes, yes. Just a minute. - Yes, sir. 197 00:11:40,160 --> 00:11:43,870 Mr Shibata. - Yes? 198 00:11:43,870 --> 00:11:49,040 If a Ten-Ten employee had a personal debt, 199 00:11:49,040 --> 00:11:51,940 and they said it wasn't to "make up for it", 200 00:11:51,940 --> 00:11:55,180 but they placed company orders with that person because of it, 201 00:11:55,180 --> 00:11:57,110 what would happen? - Hmm... 202 00:11:57,110 --> 00:12:00,320 You mean receiving a loan instead of taking a bribe? 203 00:12:00,320 --> 00:12:02,450 Isn't that corruption? That's serious! 204 00:12:02,450 --> 00:12:05,780 It's not corruption. We aren't public servants. 205 00:12:05,780 --> 00:12:09,180 Hm. If that person is an external supplier, 206 00:12:09,310 --> 00:12:14,200 it could be considered as malfeasance. 207 00:12:14,200 --> 00:12:16,500 That's true. - Malfeasance? 208 00:12:16,500 --> 00:12:20,340 To put it simply, doing something that goes against your duties. 209 00:12:20,340 --> 00:12:22,370 Huh... I feel like I've heard about it on the news. 210 00:12:22,370 --> 00:12:24,480 In any case, it's a serious matter, isn't it? - Yes. 211 00:12:24,680 --> 00:12:26,680 What are you talking about? 212 00:12:28,350 --> 00:12:32,220 It's about the relationship between Hiramatsu from General Affairs 213 00:12:32,220 --> 00:12:37,050 and managing director Minami of South and Star, the company supplying the coffee machine. 214 00:12:37,050 --> 00:12:39,020 What?! Hiramatsu is-- - Shh! 215 00:12:39,020 --> 00:12:41,360 I don't have any hard evidence, 216 00:12:41,360 --> 00:12:43,210 I just happened to overhear something. 217 00:12:43,690 --> 00:12:48,300 I think I'll be able to get the company to go with your product, Ms Minami. 218 00:12:48,300 --> 00:12:52,700 Well, there's no proof, anyway. 219 00:12:52,700 --> 00:12:56,170 But it would be hard to find proof of someone's personal debt, wouldn't it? 220 00:12:56,170 --> 00:12:58,110 Without asking them, that is. 221 00:12:58,110 --> 00:13:02,650 Is there any other way? - No... 222 00:13:02,650 --> 00:13:06,820 Oh, but if we didn't find proof of the debt, 223 00:13:06,820 --> 00:13:10,120 but it turned out Hiramatsu and Ms Minami just know each other, 224 00:13:10,120 --> 00:13:13,490 would that be a problem? - No, if the price of leasing the machine is reasonable, 225 00:13:13,490 --> 00:13:15,830 and there's nothing improper about their relationship, 226 00:13:15,830 --> 00:13:18,330 I don't think there'd be a problem. 227 00:13:18,330 --> 00:13:22,200 It's not like it's particularly more expensive than any other company's machine. 228 00:13:22,200 --> 00:13:27,500 So maybe we should leave it alone, then. - Yes. Well, let's just bear it in mind. 229 00:13:27,500 --> 00:13:32,140 Keeping the possibility of malfeasance in mind. - You're right. 230 00:13:32,140 --> 00:13:34,080 Here, the cash box. - Thank you. 231 00:13:34,080 --> 00:13:36,080 Thank you. 232 00:13:39,850 --> 00:13:41,850 The relationship between those two 233 00:13:44,620 --> 00:13:48,530 Moriwaka, good work today. 234 00:13:48,530 --> 00:13:56,030 You too. - Moriwaka, you like films, don't you? 235 00:13:56,030 --> 00:13:59,780 Please take these, if you'd like. 236 00:13:59,900 --> 00:14:03,470 Have you already seen Jaggyman 2? 237 00:14:03,470 --> 00:14:05,350 Um... - Oh, of course. 238 00:14:05,350 --> 00:14:07,340 Well, I have these too. 239 00:14:07,340 --> 00:14:10,980 "Burn! Jupiter!" These are preview tickets, 240 00:14:10,980 --> 00:14:13,650 so you probably haven't seen it yet. 241 00:14:13,650 --> 00:14:15,780 There's nothing scarier than a free gift. 242 00:14:15,780 --> 00:14:19,990 Please, take them. You can go with your family, maybe. Okay? 243 00:14:19,990 --> 00:14:23,330 Yokoyama, please give them to one of your friends. I don't need them. 244 00:14:23,330 --> 00:14:26,230 I said it's fine! Please take them. 245 00:14:26,230 --> 00:14:28,680 You're always so helpful to me, Moriwaka. 246 00:14:28,830 --> 00:14:32,140 There's no need to say no. I have plenty of those. Okay? 247 00:14:32,140 --> 00:14:36,510 I hope you enjoy it! Goodbye! 248 00:14:37,480 --> 00:14:39,710 Goodbye! 249 00:14:46,220 --> 00:14:48,690 That's right. You should give them back to her. 250 00:14:48,690 --> 00:14:51,360 There's nothing scarier than owing someone. 251 00:14:51,360 --> 00:14:53,860 What? - You'll feel like you owe her something 252 00:14:53,860 --> 00:14:57,160 in return for those tickets. It can't be helped. 253 00:15:01,670 --> 00:15:05,300 I saw your interview for the job applicants. 254 00:15:05,300 --> 00:15:09,180 "Even" really is a good word. - Oh, yes. 255 00:15:09,180 --> 00:15:11,480 I thought "I see". 256 00:15:11,480 --> 00:15:17,980 I've seen you at work for years, and I always thought you were fair. 257 00:15:17,980 --> 00:15:23,850 You don't throw your support behind anyone else at the company, you just matter-of-factly carry out your own work. 258 00:15:23,850 --> 00:15:27,320 Thank you. - If you don't mind, 259 00:15:27,320 --> 00:15:29,990 I'm going to a lifestyle seminar for working women. 260 00:15:29,990 --> 00:15:31,930 Would you be interested? 261 00:15:31,930 --> 00:15:34,830 A lifestyle seminar for working women? 262 00:15:34,830 --> 00:15:39,500 Yes. For example, have you ever wanted to start your own business? 263 00:15:39,500 --> 00:15:40,910 No. - That's a lie. 264 00:15:40,910 --> 00:15:42,010 What? 265 00:15:42,010 --> 00:15:44,340 Everyone's thought about it at least once. 266 00:15:44,340 --> 00:15:46,840 Maybe not in specific detail, of course, 267 00:15:46,840 --> 00:15:50,150 but it must have crossed your mind. Even without any obstacles, 268 00:15:50,150 --> 00:15:53,850 almost nobody is completely satisfied with their current situation. 269 00:15:53,850 --> 00:15:56,710 Um, I... - Do you have any plans after this? 270 00:15:56,710 --> 00:16:00,960 Now? - I have tickets. Won't you go with me? 271 00:16:00,960 --> 00:16:03,350 This is your chance. 272 00:16:06,460 --> 00:16:07,780 I'm here. 273 00:16:10,250 --> 00:16:16,050 Good evening, everyone. Thank you for joining me here today. 274 00:16:13,780 --> 00:16:16,050 Lifestyle seminar for working women. Speaker: Minami Ami. 275 00:16:16,460 --> 00:16:21,710 I'm your speaker for today, Minami Ami. 276 00:16:25,410 --> 00:16:27,450 Managing Director: Minami Ami 277 00:16:27,990 --> 00:16:34,120 Everyone here today has a very high level of awareness. 278 00:16:34,120 --> 00:16:41,670 Most single women today prioritise getting married over working to improve themselves. 279 00:16:41,670 --> 00:16:49,840 But women who feel that isn't right aren't at parties searching for a marriage partner, 280 00:16:49,840 --> 00:16:56,510 they're here, at this lifestyle seminar for working women. 281 00:16:56,510 --> 00:17:02,320 Whenever I hear the phrase "full-time housewife", I get chills. 282 00:17:02,320 --> 00:17:06,960 Becoming a full-time housewife is the biggest gamble you can take. 283 00:17:06,960 --> 00:17:10,960 It means entrusting everything to your husband, doesn't it? 284 00:17:10,960 --> 00:17:13,450 What do you think? - It worries me. 285 00:17:13,630 --> 00:17:15,570 Of course. 286 00:17:15,570 --> 00:17:23,640 What if your husband was unreliable? What if he stumbled? Or collapsed? 287 00:17:23,640 --> 00:17:26,110 You'd collapse with him. 288 00:17:26,110 --> 00:17:31,820 Marriage does not equal happiness. 289 00:17:31,820 --> 00:17:36,310 Are all of your parents in good health? 290 00:17:36,690 --> 00:17:40,450 They found something wrong with my large intestine. 291 00:17:42,460 --> 00:17:47,000 If you think your parents will stay in good health no matter how old they get, 292 00:17:47,000 --> 00:17:49,330 you're very wrong. 293 00:17:49,330 --> 00:17:51,840 Who here works for a company? 294 00:17:51,840 --> 00:17:53,870 Thank you. 295 00:17:53,870 --> 00:17:58,010 You never know when a company will fold. 296 00:17:58,010 --> 00:18:01,450 No matter how financially stable it might appear, 297 00:18:01,450 --> 00:18:04,350 it could be brought down by personal relationships or factions, 298 00:18:04,350 --> 00:18:07,620 and you could be forced to quit someday. 299 00:18:07,620 --> 00:18:12,790 Life is full of pitfalls. 300 00:18:12,790 --> 00:18:16,660 So what should you do? 301 00:18:16,660 --> 00:18:24,970 You should find the place where you really belong, somewhere you can shine. 302 00:18:24,970 --> 00:18:29,840 Are you satisfied with your current job? 303 00:18:29,840 --> 00:18:36,110 Are you able to show your true potential at your current job? 304 00:18:36,110 --> 00:18:40,650 Didn't you waste time out of force of habit today? 305 00:18:40,650 --> 00:18:47,820 Aren't you wasting your potential for a brilliant future? 306 00:18:47,820 --> 00:18:53,620 How are you going to live your life from now on? 307 00:18:56,510 --> 00:18:58,850 Life from now on 308 00:18:59,140 --> 00:19:02,940 What do you like, Moriwaka? 309 00:19:02,940 --> 00:19:08,850 What do I like? - Anything. What do you do on your days off? 310 00:19:08,850 --> 00:19:13,280 I watch films. - That's 3 DVDs for 30,000 yen. 311 00:19:13,280 --> 00:19:15,790 That's amazing. - Isn't it? 312 00:19:15,790 --> 00:19:18,460 But I already have all of them. 313 00:19:18,460 --> 00:19:20,960 What else? 314 00:19:20,960 --> 00:19:23,260 There must be something. 315 00:19:25,300 --> 00:19:27,510 Manicures. 316 00:19:27,630 --> 00:19:29,570 A nail salon? 317 00:19:29,570 --> 00:19:34,100 Hm... that market's probably saturated. 318 00:19:34,100 --> 00:19:37,640 You have to make a place for yourself where you can shine. 319 00:19:37,640 --> 00:19:41,840 You can't see your way forward in the dark, can you? - The dark? 320 00:19:41,840 --> 00:19:46,650 You never know what's going to happen these days... 321 00:19:46,650 --> 00:19:50,820 So, let's look for a better path. 322 00:19:50,820 --> 00:19:53,120 Hiramatsu. 323 00:19:53,120 --> 00:19:58,120 The other day, I overheard you talking on the phone. 324 00:19:58,120 --> 00:19:59,430 At the bus stop. 325 00:19:59,660 --> 00:20:02,280 I will definitely pay you back. 326 00:20:03,330 --> 00:20:06,240 It would really help me if you could wait a bit longer. 327 00:20:06,240 --> 00:20:08,440 I'll definitely pay you on my next payday. 328 00:20:09,010 --> 00:20:12,880 I didn't mean to eavesdrop. 329 00:20:12,880 --> 00:20:17,710 But you were talking to the seminar speaker, Ms Minami, weren't you? 330 00:20:17,710 --> 00:20:20,520 Thanks for your hard work! - Can I shake your hand? 331 00:20:20,520 --> 00:20:22,850 Oh, me too! - Can I get your autograph? 332 00:20:24,410 --> 00:20:26,050 That's right. 333 00:20:27,720 --> 00:20:32,160 Did you borrow money from her? 334 00:20:32,160 --> 00:20:38,030 I'm not bragging, but I've never been in debt since the day I was born. 335 00:20:38,030 --> 00:20:41,170 So then... - It's an investment. 336 00:20:41,170 --> 00:20:45,540 An investment? - Yes, an investment in my own future. 337 00:20:45,540 --> 00:20:49,380 I asked her to wait for my payment, that's all. 338 00:20:49,380 --> 00:20:51,680 An investment... 339 00:20:58,050 --> 00:21:00,490 It was my mistake. 340 00:21:00,490 --> 00:21:05,110 Hiramatsu from General Affairs is not in debt to Minami, the director of South and Stars. 341 00:21:05,110 --> 00:21:06,360 I see. 342 00:21:06,360 --> 00:21:10,140 So then, we don't need to change the supplier of the coffee machine, right? 343 00:21:10,140 --> 00:21:11,380 Yes. - Yes. 344 00:21:11,800 --> 00:21:17,340 And the seminar you both went to was held by this Minami as well. - Yes. 345 00:21:17,340 --> 00:21:22,010 What sort of seminar was it? - A lifestyle seminar for working women. 346 00:21:22,010 --> 00:21:26,520 Oh, the high-level type. How was it? 347 00:21:26,520 --> 00:21:30,750 It was good. - Oh? 348 00:21:33,690 --> 00:21:36,530 We received the layout diagram for the wiring. 349 00:21:36,530 --> 00:21:40,310 This time, they suggested wiring the 3rd and 4th floors at the same time. 350 00:21:40,310 --> 00:21:43,510 I see. And the cost? 351 00:21:43,510 --> 00:21:46,170 Mr Niijima? Thanks for your hard work. 352 00:21:46,170 --> 00:21:47,670 Ah... 353 00:21:49,540 --> 00:21:51,470 I tried different beans this time. 354 00:21:51,470 --> 00:21:53,880 I'm sure you'll like it. 355 00:21:53,880 --> 00:21:56,880 Thanks. - No problem. 356 00:21:59,980 --> 00:22:05,120 Mm... Oh, that reminds me! 357 00:22:05,120 --> 00:22:07,120 I have to go! 358 00:22:08,990 --> 00:22:11,660 Ah, I'm hungry. - It's lunchtime. 359 00:22:11,660 --> 00:22:14,330 What did you bring for lunch today? 360 00:22:14,330 --> 00:22:20,200 Moriwaka. What are you doing for lunch? 361 00:22:20,200 --> 00:22:23,950 Come and join me. - Okay. 362 00:22:23,950 --> 00:22:28,440 You didn't know that? Sesame oil is smoother, so... 363 00:22:29,680 --> 00:22:31,620 This is an emergency! - What? 364 00:22:31,620 --> 00:22:33,550 Moriwaka went out for lunch! With Hiramatsu! 365 00:22:33,550 --> 00:22:37,550 What a small emergency. - No, it's a huge emergency! 366 00:22:37,550 --> 00:22:40,040 What a peaceful life. 367 00:22:42,390 --> 00:22:46,700 Moriwaka, you're almost 30, aren't you? - Yes. 368 00:22:46,700 --> 00:22:50,530 The future, money, work... 369 00:22:50,530 --> 00:22:55,170 It's time to think about all that properly, isn't it? 370 00:22:55,170 --> 00:22:57,110 In 10 years you'll be 40, like me. 371 00:22:57,110 --> 00:22:59,440 How do you want your life to be then? 372 00:23:01,310 --> 00:23:05,180 Are you free tomorrow? - Tomorrow? 373 00:23:05,180 --> 00:23:10,480 It's part 2 of the seminar. Ms Minami asked me to invite you. 374 00:23:15,660 --> 00:23:19,500 Is that Moriwaka? Who is she talking to over there? 375 00:23:19,500 --> 00:23:23,330 She's having lunch with Hiramatsu! - You're right! 376 00:23:23,330 --> 00:23:26,000 Actually, I saw them together the other day. 377 00:23:26,000 --> 00:23:28,840 Hiramatsu invited Moriwaka out. 378 00:23:28,840 --> 00:23:30,770 What?! 379 00:23:30,770 --> 00:23:35,010 What? A lifestyle seminar? - Apparently. 380 00:23:35,010 --> 00:23:39,020 I can't believe it. Was it really Moriwaka? 381 00:23:39,020 --> 00:23:41,110 Is she into that kind of thing? - Moriwaka? 382 00:23:41,110 --> 00:23:43,090 Maybe she's worried about something? 383 00:23:43,090 --> 00:23:46,020 Level-headed people like her get really stuck into things. 384 00:23:48,160 --> 00:23:50,160 It's possible, 385 00:23:50,160 --> 00:23:53,030 but what kind of seminar was it? 386 00:23:53,030 --> 00:23:57,440 The things Moriwaka usually worries about are mostly like, at the supermarket, if... 387 00:24:01,740 --> 00:24:04,740 Oh, Sanako. Good work today. 388 00:24:06,980 --> 00:24:09,280 You too. 389 00:24:14,120 --> 00:24:17,650 Um, I... 390 00:24:17,650 --> 00:24:21,990 I'd be happy if you could rely on me, Sanako. 391 00:24:21,990 --> 00:24:24,660 Um... 392 00:24:24,660 --> 00:24:27,500 I have a lot going on. 393 00:24:27,500 --> 00:24:31,610 A lot? Like what, for example? 394 00:24:31,610 --> 00:24:35,240 I need to prepare myself to live my life alone, 395 00:24:35,240 --> 00:24:40,510 and I need to think about what I need to achieve that. 396 00:24:40,510 --> 00:24:42,850 To live alone? 397 00:24:42,850 --> 00:24:45,880 Yes. 398 00:24:45,880 --> 00:24:49,150 Why have you decided that? 399 00:24:49,150 --> 00:24:52,850 You might get married, don't you think? 400 00:24:56,530 --> 00:25:00,300 This isn't like you. It's not like you, Sanako. 401 00:25:00,300 --> 00:25:03,200 It's not like me? 402 00:25:03,200 --> 00:25:05,240 What is like me, then? 403 00:25:05,740 --> 00:25:10,340 Please don't say such sad things about living alone! 404 00:25:10,340 --> 00:25:14,480 You're not alone, Sanako. I'll stay with you for as long as you like. 405 00:25:14,480 --> 00:25:18,110 I'll stay with you for your whole life! 406 00:25:18,110 --> 00:25:21,020 My whole life? 407 00:25:21,020 --> 00:25:24,720 Yes. Your whole life. 408 00:25:31,660 --> 00:25:36,000 Thank you for your concern. Excuse me. 409 00:25:44,560 --> 00:25:48,680 Minami Ami seminar 410 00:25:53,410 --> 00:25:58,240 I just went to a seminar by the beautiful life planner, Minami Ami! 411 00:25:55,810 --> 00:25:58,250 I will become a self-reliant woman! 412 00:26:04,510 --> 00:26:07,050 Find the place where you can really shine! 413 00:26:11,860 --> 00:26:17,310 I'm so glad I came. - That's great to hear. Thank you! 414 00:26:22,080 --> 00:26:24,110 South and Star Corporation 415 00:26:38,530 --> 00:26:41,660 Welcome, Moriwaka Sanako. 416 00:26:41,660 --> 00:26:43,610 Good evening. 417 00:26:43,610 --> 00:26:49,340 Part 2 involves personal counselling. - Counselling? 418 00:26:49,340 --> 00:26:54,010 What did you think? Did the last seminar change the way you think? 419 00:26:54,010 --> 00:26:57,510 Yes. - That's great. 420 00:26:57,510 --> 00:27:00,480 Since you're a friend of Hiramatsu Yukari, 421 00:27:00,480 --> 00:27:03,610 I'll be speaking to you one-on-one myself from now on, 422 00:27:03,610 --> 00:27:08,460 so I'll take responsibility for confronting your life issues. 423 00:27:08,460 --> 00:27:14,860 Thank you. - Let's find your reason for living, something that's worth doing. 424 00:27:14,860 --> 00:27:18,410 I believe that will lead you to a fulfilled life. 425 00:27:18,840 --> 00:27:21,300 And if you can turn that reason into a business 426 00:27:21,300 --> 00:27:26,810 and support yourself with it from now on, that would be wonderful. 427 00:27:26,810 --> 00:27:30,980 I'll be taking good care of you from now on, 428 00:27:30,980 --> 00:27:33,650 so I'd like you to become a member. 429 00:27:33,650 --> 00:27:36,960 How many members do you have? 430 00:27:36,960 --> 00:27:42,130 Well, I'd say it's roughly 300 people at the moment. 431 00:27:42,130 --> 00:27:45,830 When we started the membership system last year, 200 people joined, 432 00:27:45,830 --> 00:27:50,130 and this year we've been getting about 10 new members per month. 433 00:27:50,130 --> 00:27:53,840 Oh, right. I should explain the fees. 434 00:27:53,840 --> 00:27:55,710 Fees? 435 00:27:59,940 --> 00:28:02,380 500,000?! - We'll change your way of thinking. 436 00:28:02,380 --> 00:28:07,280 And that will change your life. Even your lifetime income will change. 437 00:28:07,280 --> 00:28:13,620 Whether this is cheap or expensive depends on your point of view. 438 00:28:13,620 --> 00:28:17,510 Oh, thank you so much! - Thank you. 439 00:28:17,510 --> 00:28:21,730 Now, let's decide on next week's schedule. - Of course. 440 00:28:21,730 --> 00:28:28,500 This is an investment. An investment in your own bright future. 441 00:28:28,500 --> 00:28:32,310 Yes, an investment in my own future. 442 00:28:38,820 --> 00:28:41,850 Please give me the breakdown for this 500,000 yen. 443 00:28:41,850 --> 00:28:45,490 What? - The details. 444 00:28:45,490 --> 00:28:48,520 It's not that specific. - Not specific? 445 00:28:48,520 --> 00:28:53,360 I don't want to be limited in how I can support people. 446 00:28:53,360 --> 00:28:56,200 That's why there's no breakdown. 447 00:28:56,200 --> 00:28:59,910 In that case, no thank you. - What? 448 00:28:59,910 --> 00:29:02,940 I don't know if this is cheap or expensive, 449 00:29:02,940 --> 00:29:08,280 but spending money on something nonspecific that I can't see isn't such an easy decision. 450 00:29:08,280 --> 00:29:10,850 So I'm refusing. 451 00:29:13,620 --> 00:29:18,090 Are you really friends with Yukari? 452 00:29:18,090 --> 00:29:24,290 What? - You aren't easily led, and you're very shrewd. 453 00:29:24,290 --> 00:29:30,790 Just between us, people usually can't refuse in this situation. 454 00:29:32,750 --> 00:29:37,110 Won't you become a staff member here? 455 00:29:37,110 --> 00:29:38,440 Staff? 456 00:29:42,980 --> 00:29:45,050 Here, Mr Yoshimura. 457 00:29:45,050 --> 00:29:49,780 Oh, thanks. You're always so thoughtful! 458 00:29:51,690 --> 00:29:55,050 Ah, delicious! 459 00:29:55,050 --> 00:29:59,830 Oh, that's right. Do you want to come to dinner with our clients tonight? 460 00:29:59,830 --> 00:30:03,670 There'll be some good-looking guys with great prospects, too. - Can I really? 461 00:30:03,670 --> 00:30:05,600 Yes. - If she gets a boyfriend like this, 462 00:30:05,600 --> 00:30:09,040 the coffee war will be over, right? - I wish they'd install the machine already! 463 00:30:09,040 --> 00:30:12,980 Wow. - But looking for a marriage partner at work is a bit... 464 00:30:17,650 --> 00:30:20,150 You turned Ms Minami down? 465 00:30:20,150 --> 00:30:23,050 Yes. She didn't have a clear breakdown of fees. 466 00:30:23,050 --> 00:30:28,360 Huh. I guess everyone has their own values, 467 00:30:28,360 --> 00:30:30,860 but it's a waste. 468 00:30:30,860 --> 00:30:33,700 Did you pay the 500,000 yen, Hiramatsu? 469 00:30:33,700 --> 00:30:40,700 Of course. - Ms Minami said that was just the initial membership fee, 470 00:30:40,700 --> 00:30:43,370 but did you... - Yes. 471 00:30:43,370 --> 00:30:45,310 How much have you paid her? 472 00:30:45,310 --> 00:30:47,880 About 3 million, I think. 473 00:30:47,880 --> 00:30:53,180 It's fine. I think trying to benefit from something without investing in it is the naive choice. 474 00:30:53,180 --> 00:30:56,180 Those are my values. 475 00:30:58,550 --> 00:31:02,830 I'm planning to quit this company soon. 476 00:31:02,830 --> 00:31:05,730 What will you do after you quit? 477 00:31:05,730 --> 00:31:09,330 I'll go and work for Ms Minami's company. 478 00:31:09,330 --> 00:31:13,000 She asked me to become the vice-president. 479 00:31:13,000 --> 00:31:16,010 Ms Minami says she wants me as her partner. 480 00:31:16,010 --> 00:31:20,510 That's what I'm preparing for. That's why I'm thinking about my future. 481 00:31:20,660 --> 00:31:23,810 Are you really friends with Yukari? 482 00:31:24,150 --> 00:31:29,710 Just between us, people usually can't refuse in this situation. 483 00:31:30,690 --> 00:31:33,480 You should probably think about that carefully-- 484 00:31:33,480 --> 00:31:36,430 You don't need to tell me that. 485 00:31:47,370 --> 00:31:50,170 Sanako! 486 00:31:50,170 --> 00:31:52,540 Good work today. - You too. 487 00:31:52,540 --> 00:31:57,740 How have you been since then? 488 00:32:00,350 --> 00:32:04,120 Yamada. - Yes. 489 00:32:04,120 --> 00:32:12,330 If someone told you that you could pay 500,000 yen to guarantee a bright future for yourself, would you pay it? 490 00:32:12,330 --> 00:32:15,880 To guarantee a bright future... 491 00:32:16,670 --> 00:32:20,140 No, no way. 492 00:32:20,140 --> 00:32:24,510 I mean, you can't decide now how things will be in future, 493 00:32:24,510 --> 00:32:27,140 and not everything will go perfectly to plan. 494 00:32:27,140 --> 00:32:31,010 I might be unsatisfied or making lots of mistakes, 495 00:32:31,010 --> 00:32:34,880 but I'm living here and now. 496 00:32:34,880 --> 00:32:36,890 Rather than the future, 497 00:32:36,890 --> 00:32:39,160 I think the brightest moment is right now. 498 00:32:39,160 --> 00:32:41,660 I might even be bald 10 years from now. 499 00:32:43,360 --> 00:32:48,060 You're right. I think so too. 500 00:32:49,870 --> 00:32:52,070 Right. 501 00:33:00,350 --> 00:33:02,680 Now is the most important time... 502 00:33:04,010 --> 00:33:06,410 Let's go! - Okay! 503 00:33:08,320 --> 00:33:09,840 Here. 504 00:33:11,350 --> 00:33:15,090 Thanks for always doing this. - No problem. 505 00:33:15,090 --> 00:33:19,180 The coffee machine issue is still on hold, 506 00:33:19,330 --> 00:33:21,830 but what do you think about it? 507 00:33:21,830 --> 00:33:25,670 Well, let's wait a bit longer. Okay? 508 00:33:25,670 --> 00:33:27,670 Yes, sir. 509 00:33:35,500 --> 00:33:37,160 Thank you. 510 00:33:38,580 --> 00:33:42,850 Yokoyama makes coffee for me three times a day, every day. 511 00:33:42,850 --> 00:33:45,890 It's that often? - Yes. 512 00:33:45,890 --> 00:33:49,530 She's trying her best, too. 513 00:33:49,530 --> 00:33:53,700 There's a jinx on it, though. - A jinx? 514 00:33:53,700 --> 00:33:57,530 There's a long line of coffee-making women who've married rich men. 515 00:33:57,530 --> 00:34:02,970 A director of one of our client companies, a bank manager or something. Like our company president's family. 516 00:34:02,970 --> 00:34:06,310 Huh... 517 00:34:06,310 --> 00:34:09,980 Can I have this? 518 00:34:09,980 --> 00:34:14,010 The truth is, 519 00:34:14,700 --> 00:34:17,710 I hate coffee. - What?! 520 00:34:17,710 --> 00:34:21,680 But she makes it for me 3 times a day. It's hell! 521 00:34:21,680 --> 00:34:24,580 Ah, I see. 522 00:34:24,580 --> 00:34:28,130 People who want to drink coffee should just go and drink it. 523 00:34:28,130 --> 00:34:30,380 Honestly, I agree with you. 524 00:34:30,380 --> 00:34:32,970 But I hear coffee machines are amazing these days. 525 00:34:32,970 --> 00:34:39,140 What do you mean? - They don't just make coffee, they can make green or black tea, too. 526 00:34:39,140 --> 00:34:42,010 I didn't know that. 527 00:34:42,010 --> 00:34:49,150 Oh, that's good... - Isn't it? 528 00:34:49,150 --> 00:34:51,150 Hm... 529 00:34:53,020 --> 00:34:56,360 Should I approve it? - Hm? 530 00:34:56,360 --> 00:35:01,100 That machine. There'll probably be a huge fuss if we install it, 531 00:35:01,100 --> 00:35:02,650 but I can pretend it was a mistake. 532 00:35:02,650 --> 00:35:05,310 "It was already installed, oh well!" 533 00:35:05,670 --> 00:35:14,310 Keep this to yourselves, but the coffee server is going to be approved. 534 00:35:14,310 --> 00:35:16,250 Why are we keeping it to ourselves? 535 00:35:16,250 --> 00:35:19,650 Well... "Oh, that was approved." 536 00:35:19,650 --> 00:35:21,580 "Wasn't that a mistake?" 537 00:35:21,580 --> 00:35:25,320 "But it was approved, so let's just accept it." 538 00:35:25,320 --> 00:35:28,820 It's being approved like that. - Wow. That's sneaky. 539 00:35:28,820 --> 00:35:33,180 Right? - So we are going to do business with South and Star, then. 540 00:35:33,180 --> 00:35:36,500 Yes, I suppose so. 541 00:35:36,500 --> 00:35:41,650 Actually, I went to the second part of their seminar... 542 00:35:41,840 --> 00:35:43,870 What? You went to the second part as well? 543 00:35:43,870 --> 00:35:48,610 Yes. And I was invited to join as a member 544 00:35:48,610 --> 00:35:51,450 for a counselling fee of 500,000 yen. 545 00:35:51,450 --> 00:35:56,790 500,000?! - So that's what these high-level seminars are like. 546 00:35:56,790 --> 00:35:59,520 Did you pay it? - No! 547 00:35:59,520 --> 00:36:01,740 Of course not. 548 00:36:03,090 --> 00:36:05,850 Ms Minami is very charismatic, 549 00:36:06,000 --> 00:36:08,460 and a good listener, 550 00:36:08,460 --> 00:36:12,640 and I did agree with some of her points, but... 551 00:36:12,640 --> 00:36:19,510 But you're wondering if we should deal with that kind of company. - Yes. 552 00:36:19,510 --> 00:36:21,640 Sir. What should we do? 553 00:36:21,640 --> 00:36:26,410 Hm, you're right. 554 00:36:26,410 --> 00:36:30,820 You're so funny, Yokoyama! - Well, it's our first time doing business with them, 555 00:36:30,820 --> 00:36:35,320 so we need to do a credit check too. 556 00:36:35,320 --> 00:36:42,130 In that case, let's be stricter than usual, and request a statement of their accounts, assuming it will fail our checks? 557 00:36:42,130 --> 00:36:45,030 What? - They might not give it to us. 558 00:36:45,030 --> 00:36:48,840 Then we can use that as our reason to refuse instead. - Oh... 559 00:36:48,840 --> 00:36:51,670 Sir. - Yes, alright. 560 00:36:51,670 --> 00:36:53,710 Let's do that. 561 00:36:53,710 --> 00:36:55,210 Please do. 562 00:36:55,210 --> 00:36:57,210 The next day 563 00:36:58,150 --> 00:37:00,620 I asked South and Star for their statement of accounts, 564 00:37:00,620 --> 00:37:03,450 and they were surprisingly happy to give it to me. 565 00:37:03,450 --> 00:37:07,090 Thank you. - Were there any problems with it? 566 00:37:07,090 --> 00:37:09,020 Not at first glance. - I see. 567 00:37:09,020 --> 00:37:13,580 But you have to wonder about the kind of company that charges 500,000 yen for a seminar. 568 00:37:13,580 --> 00:37:15,630 Hm... 569 00:37:18,800 --> 00:37:20,640 What's wrong? 570 00:37:28,310 --> 00:37:31,210 How many members do you have? 571 00:37:31,210 --> 00:37:34,980 Well, I'd say it's roughly 300 people at the moment. 572 00:37:34,980 --> 00:37:38,650 When we started the membership system last year, 200 people joined, 573 00:37:38,650 --> 00:37:42,830 and this year we've been getting about 10 new members per month. 574 00:37:57,140 --> 00:38:00,080 The cost price is included. 575 00:38:04,280 --> 00:38:08,450 This is an investment. An investment in your own bright future. 576 00:38:08,600 --> 00:38:10,950 I'm planning to quit this company soon. 577 00:38:10,950 --> 00:38:13,710 She asked me to become the vice-president. 578 00:38:14,960 --> 00:38:17,460 Don't chase the rabbit. 579 00:38:17,460 --> 00:38:20,210 Don't... Don't... 580 00:38:20,210 --> 00:38:22,000 Don't. 581 00:38:22,630 --> 00:38:24,710 Mr Shibata. - ...Yes? 582 00:38:24,710 --> 00:38:28,080 I'm going to meet with Ms Minami again. 583 00:38:30,850 --> 00:38:35,640 We received lots of reviews from the people who attended last week's seminar. 584 00:38:35,640 --> 00:38:38,550 The most frequent comment was that-- 585 00:38:38,550 --> 00:38:40,180 Excuse me. 586 00:38:47,660 --> 00:38:51,130 I heard about the approval. That's great. 587 00:38:51,130 --> 00:38:55,000 I gave our accounts statement to your company's Accounts Department. 588 00:38:55,000 --> 00:38:57,500 I think we'll be able to do business with Ten-Ten now. 589 00:38:57,500 --> 00:38:59,840 I hope you work with us again in future, too. 590 00:38:59,840 --> 00:39:03,810 I have some questions about that topic. 591 00:39:03,810 --> 00:39:06,080 About what? 592 00:39:06,080 --> 00:39:14,080 Based on the membership numbers and counselling fee you mentioned last time, 593 00:39:14,080 --> 00:39:19,050 your income figures look a little off. - Off? 594 00:39:19,460 --> 00:39:22,090 You had about 200 new members last year. 595 00:39:22,090 --> 00:39:25,290 If the membership fee for counselling is 500,000 yen, 596 00:39:25,290 --> 00:39:27,800 that's about 100 million yen just from counselling. 597 00:39:27,800 --> 00:39:33,670 So the income of 76 million yen listed in your statement of accounts is too low. 598 00:39:33,670 --> 00:39:36,970 What are you trying to say? 599 00:39:36,970 --> 00:39:43,110 I wondered if you were intentionally hiding some of your sales. 600 00:39:43,110 --> 00:39:47,950 I'm sorry. 200 people was a slight exaggeration. 601 00:39:47,950 --> 00:39:55,990 And we have other courses apart from the personal counselling I offered you, which are a bit cheaper. 602 00:39:55,990 --> 00:39:58,660 Exactly. Stop talking nonsense. 603 00:39:58,660 --> 00:40:00,600 It's not like you, Moriwaka. 604 00:40:00,600 --> 00:40:04,530 Then how about your sales of goods? 605 00:40:04,530 --> 00:40:07,670 What? - When I went to your seminar, 606 00:40:07,670 --> 00:40:10,710 there was a huge queue of people wanting to buy your products. 607 00:40:10,710 --> 00:40:14,010 But in the statement you gave us, 608 00:40:14,010 --> 00:40:18,680 your sales of goods aren't included in the total. 609 00:40:18,680 --> 00:40:21,150 You came on an unusual day, 610 00:40:21,150 --> 00:40:25,690 and we usually give all that out for free. 611 00:40:25,690 --> 00:40:29,160 Then what about this? 612 00:40:29,160 --> 00:40:33,460 It's a comment from someone who went to your seminar last year. 613 00:40:35,700 --> 00:40:39,540 Everyone says that they bought your products. 614 00:40:39,540 --> 00:40:42,750 Last year, one textbook was 5,000 yen, 615 00:40:42,870 --> 00:40:45,170 and 1 DVD was 10,000 yen. 616 00:40:45,170 --> 00:40:48,540 What about those sales figures? 617 00:40:48,540 --> 00:40:51,880 Who exactly are you? 618 00:40:51,880 --> 00:40:55,080 Oh, I'm... 619 00:40:56,750 --> 00:41:00,750 Moriwaka from Ten-Ten Corporation's Accounts Department. 620 00:41:03,990 --> 00:41:13,000 In my opinion, Ten-Ten Corporation should not trust South and Star as a business partner. 621 00:41:13,000 --> 00:41:15,200 Excuse me. 622 00:41:17,870 --> 00:41:21,140 Here. - They might be understating their accounts, you say. 623 00:41:21,140 --> 00:41:25,010 Yes. They were hiding some of their sales. 624 00:41:25,010 --> 00:41:28,680 To avoid paying taxes? - In simple terms, yes. 625 00:41:28,680 --> 00:41:34,880 So please lease your coffee machine from a company other than South and Star. 626 00:41:35,020 --> 00:41:39,050 Alright. Sorry for causing problems when your department is already so busy. 627 00:41:39,050 --> 00:41:41,180 No, no. Not at all. 628 00:41:42,360 --> 00:41:45,160 Thanks for your hard work. 629 00:41:47,040 --> 00:41:51,180 Do you think we'll make the last train tonight? - Let's finish it. 630 00:41:51,180 --> 00:41:56,380 Let's all work together and get it done! 631 00:41:56,380 --> 00:41:59,280 You still have document checking to do after this, don't you, sir? 632 00:41:59,280 --> 00:42:02,400 What? Just me? - Please work hard by yourself and get it done, sir. 633 00:42:02,400 --> 00:42:04,400 What?! 634 00:42:06,320 --> 00:42:08,260 Yes? - This is the second line, so... 635 00:42:08,260 --> 00:42:10,490 Can you turn it this way? - Oh, I see. 636 00:42:10,490 --> 00:42:13,990 Yes. - This is number 4. There, like that. 637 00:42:32,750 --> 00:42:36,750 Then there's this part... - Yes, this part, right. 638 00:42:47,860 --> 00:42:51,060 I'll pour you some tea. 639 00:42:54,040 --> 00:42:59,540 If we use a different supplier, there should be no problem with approving the coffee machine. 640 00:43:03,110 --> 00:43:06,980 Why did you want to install a coffee machine in the first place? 641 00:43:06,980 --> 00:43:11,650 I wanted to show Ms Minami my good points. 642 00:43:11,650 --> 00:43:14,490 But also, 643 00:43:14,490 --> 00:43:19,830 wouldn't it be better to have a machine at times like this? 644 00:43:19,830 --> 00:43:23,130 I agree. 645 00:43:23,130 --> 00:43:26,030 It's better if people can drink whenever they want to. 646 00:43:26,030 --> 00:43:28,840 That's all. 647 00:43:28,840 --> 00:43:33,010 Making the female employees keep track of everyone, make the coffee, 648 00:43:33,010 --> 00:43:37,850 and show how considerate and thoughtful they are is a stupid waste of time. 649 00:43:37,850 --> 00:43:40,150 I don't want to be praised for that, 650 00:43:40,150 --> 00:43:45,750 I'd rather be praised for doing my actual work. 651 00:43:45,750 --> 00:43:48,150 I understand. 652 00:43:50,690 --> 00:43:54,030 But I also understand the point of view that it improves communication 653 00:43:54,030 --> 00:43:55,960 and creates a good atmosphere 654 00:43:55,960 --> 00:44:02,300 so that everyone's work goes more smoothly. 655 00:44:05,110 --> 00:44:09,480 Ah... Is this my reality? 656 00:44:09,480 --> 00:44:13,180 My investments and my future have all gone to nothing. 657 00:44:15,280 --> 00:44:21,190 All that talk about me becoming vice-president was probably just a fantasy. 658 00:44:21,190 --> 00:44:25,990 Is "domineering General Affairs manager" the best I'm going to do? 659 00:44:25,990 --> 00:44:29,330 When I first heard Ms Minami speak, 660 00:44:29,330 --> 00:44:32,370 I was really worried about my future too. 661 00:44:32,370 --> 00:44:36,670 I wondered if things were really fine as they are now... 662 00:44:36,670 --> 00:44:42,540 But I think maybe everyone feels like that. 663 00:44:42,540 --> 00:44:48,150 At least we have a place to work here at Ten-Ten Corporation. 664 00:44:48,150 --> 00:44:53,860 Doing our work properly and getting paid in return... 665 00:44:53,860 --> 00:45:03,470 I don't think it's so bad to live like that for now. 666 00:45:03,470 --> 00:45:08,340 Even if you aren't perky, even if no one praises you, 667 00:45:08,340 --> 00:45:11,810 the future might be dark, 668 00:45:11,810 --> 00:45:16,840 but it could be bright, too. 669 00:45:23,990 --> 00:45:25,990 You're right. 670 00:45:30,760 --> 00:45:32,690 Ow, it's hot. 671 00:45:39,000 --> 00:45:43,340 Mum, how were your test results? 672 00:45:43,340 --> 00:45:46,680 Oh, they were fine. 673 00:45:47,960 --> 00:45:50,350 I'm glad. 674 00:45:50,350 --> 00:45:55,280 I'll come to see you this weekend, okay? Yeah. 675 00:45:55,280 --> 00:45:58,850 3,851,292 yen. Yes, that's exactly right. 676 00:45:58,850 --> 00:46:01,460 It's that late already? Half a page to go! 677 00:46:01,460 --> 00:46:04,110 I'll do my best! Let's go! 678 00:46:04,290 --> 00:46:06,630 Oh. - They're doing construction work. 679 00:46:06,630 --> 00:46:10,470 I forgot. They're putting in wiring. 680 00:46:10,470 --> 00:46:12,400 So we can't get in? 681 00:46:12,400 --> 00:46:15,100 It can't be helped. - Shall we leave? 682 00:46:15,100 --> 00:46:18,310 Yes! - I'm starving. 683 00:46:18,310 --> 00:46:21,310 Thanks for your hard work. - You too. 684 00:46:25,480 --> 00:46:28,980 Mr Niijima, you hate coffee, don't you? 685 00:46:28,980 --> 00:46:32,650 What? - I can tell from your face. 686 00:46:32,650 --> 00:46:34,690 I see. 687 00:46:34,690 --> 00:46:38,130 I don't think Yokoyama knows. 688 00:46:38,130 --> 00:46:40,830 I'll look for another supplier. 689 00:46:42,830 --> 00:46:44,830 Alright. 690 00:46:47,500 --> 00:46:49,540 Will Mr Shibata be alright by himself? 691 00:46:49,540 --> 00:46:52,340 He'll probably send lots of messages, so let's turn off our phones. 692 00:46:52,340 --> 00:46:54,500 Sanako! 693 00:46:55,240 --> 00:46:57,210 He calls you Sanako? 694 00:46:57,210 --> 00:46:59,850 He just decided it himself. 695 00:46:59,850 --> 00:47:02,280 Good work today. Isn't it late? 696 00:47:02,280 --> 00:47:05,950 Good work today. - You must be busy in Accounts. 697 00:47:05,950 --> 00:47:07,960 Shall we go out for ramen? - Yes! 698 00:47:07,960 --> 00:47:09,960 Nice. - Let's go, definitely! - I'm hungry. 699 00:47:09,960 --> 00:47:12,460 Let's go. - Yes! 700 00:47:14,960 --> 00:47:17,970 Moriwaka? - You too, Moriwaka. 701 00:47:17,970 --> 00:47:22,700 No... - Come on, Sanako. 702 00:47:22,700 --> 00:47:25,000 No.. 703 00:47:31,980 --> 00:47:34,980 I'll go. - Right. Let's go. 704 00:47:34,980 --> 00:47:37,210 Sanako, are you coming? 705 00:47:37,210 --> 00:47:39,050 Taiyo, the shark-fin ramen place is that way. 706 00:47:39,050 --> 00:47:41,320 Oh, but the one over there is better... 707 00:47:41,320 --> 00:47:43,820 Huh? Kumai? 708 00:47:45,990 --> 00:47:47,930 Oh! 709 00:47:47,930 --> 00:47:53,500 What's wrong, Yu? - I just saw a guy from the Shizuoka plant. 710 00:47:53,500 --> 00:47:57,700 Is he on a business trip? - Sanako! 711 00:48:01,240 --> 00:48:04,740 Yes. Yes.