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INTERNATIONAL REMAINS REPATRIATOR: DELIVERS THE DECEASED BACK TO FAMILIES

Do you think he liked it?

It'll be fine.

He's still got it.

Of course, he built the company up this far, didn't he?

He's 60...?

Sixty-four. Same as me.

Weren't you friends as kids?

Are you going to get one too?

I'm good.

What's going on with him?

What's going on with him? Come quick.

- Okay. - Hurry.

President.

Sir!

Sir...

Sir!

Hurry up, Pipsqueak.

Yes, Boss.

A hearse.

Don't be superstitious.

I didn't hide my thumbs, but I was at my dad's deathbed.

Dad's funeral was super tiny, and almost no one came.

No way I'm gonna go like that.

I'm going to Tokyo and becoming a company president.

I'll let you work for me.

Thank you.

As long as I'm alive, I gotta dream big.

Yeah.

My funeral's gonna be huge. People from all over will come.

Invite the prime minister. Do it, or I'll smack you. Okay, Pipsqueak?

Yes, Boss.

Sir.

SEOUL CENTRAL HOSPITAL HEARTFUL FUNERAL HOME

Don't look at me like that. You need to do this too.

Me too?

This ritual is called "kok."

It's traditional in Korea to wail loudly to show grief at funerals.

There are even professional mourners you can hire.

Huh, really?

Yes, really.

I brought you here to teach you these things. Do it.

Do it.

Yes.

Put some feeling into it.

Louder.

Dear Mother.

The customs for funerals can vary wildly depending on country and region.

In our line of work, we must learn and share with each other

all the different traditions and customs of mourning.

Excuse me.

Almost no one in Korea does that anymore.

Really?

It's a bit loud.

Sorry... Sorry.

Um, can you check on the deceased?

Tell me sooner.

Megumi Yoshizaki of Miura, Kanagawa Prefecture.

She ran a diner called Okame by herself.

She went to see the K-pop idol group NCT127 in concert.

That night, she had an attack and was pronounced dead at Seoul Central Hospital.

Cause of death was a ruptured thoracic aortic aneurysm.

Her son Masaya Yoshizaki will hold the funeral.

I like NCT too.

Rest in peace.

Taeyong, you've gotten better.

Thank you.

I'll pretty you up once we get to Japan.

MEGUMI YOSHIZAKI

The problem is the typhoon.

The forecast said it wouldn't land.

It probably won't hit us.

Taeyong Park, to deepen ties between the industries of our countries,

we need some samgyeopsal to cement our friendship.

Delicious makgeolli.

Delicious.

Delicious. Say it.

- Delicious... - Makgeolli.

FUNERAL HALL

GIMPO AIRPORT INTERNATIONAL DEPARTURES

Taeyong.

- Nami. - Well?

Canceled, as we thought.

Damn... what do we do?

But it's sunny here.

The forecast was wrong.

It's heading north across the Sea of Japan.

We're stuck until tonight or maybe tomorrow.

You should've expected that.

Tell the family the funeral will be tomorrow. Bye.

The funeral's today.

Mrs. Megumi Yoshizaki, funeral at 17:00 today.

Why? What's with the rush?

You were the one who said it'd be fine because we'd get her here this morning.

I never said that.

You did.

I don't know if he'll be so understanding...

You're such a shrew.

Thank you.

I'm glad we have a nice picture.

She's gone too soon.

Mom was so happy though.

It was a happy end.

Yeah.

It was wonderful. And such a great seat too.

Doyoung looked right at me.

No, really.

I've never been happier than seeing them live.

It's all thanks to you two.

I'll be home tomorrow. Yeah.

GIMPO AIRPORT EXPORT COUNTER

- Hi. - Oh, hello.

To anywhere in Japan is fine, just get me cargo space on a plane.

It's a deceased VIP.

She's a super important CEO in the food industry.

If we can't get her to the funeral, there will be hell to pay.

But it's a small diner...

It's still food industry. And famous in the neighborhood.

Mother, she didn't technically lie.

We're in a rush.

You did it? Really? Yes!

I managed to get space on the 10:00 a.m. Sky Korea to Fukuoka.

If you get her on the 12:00 to Haneda, you should make it for the 17:00 funeral.

I'll be on the same flight, so don't worry.

Well done.

Of course, it's me. Easy as pie.

I meant well done, Sky Korea, you idiot.

Pretty gutsy to fly in this weather though.

Yeah. Yeah. Bye.

All right, bye.

Yeah!

Got it. Just like I said, funeral at 17:00.

- That's great. - Thanks.

Coffin safety checks are done.

All's well that ends well.

That helps me too.

All in a day's work for a pro.

But the trouble was only just beginning.

I understand. Please wait a moment.

Sir, you've heard of Tailor Onami, right?

"Menswear from Onami." Of course I know them.

- Ow. - The CEO died last week, right?

That was in Seoul too.

I thought they'd hire us, but apparently not.

I won't buy them ever again. Don't you either.

- He wants to see you immediately. - Who?

Mr. Imura from Onami.

- Why? - Don't know, but he's very important.

Here you go.

So you're the general manager. Please, have a seat.

I've always bought all my mourning clothes from Onami.

I make all our staff do the same. Your clothes are great...

I'm sorry, I don't have time for small talk.

The company funeral is today.

- Funeral? - Today?

For Mr. Onami.

But the company we hired insists their hands are tied due to the typhoon.

I asked the Foreign Ministry, and they recommended you.

Please, bring him from Seoul immediately.

- Who? - Mr. Onami.

Huh. So?

Okay. Okay. I got it.

Just leave it to me.

All right, bye.

- What is it? - Huh?

- Mr. Onami's body is still over here. - Mr. Onami?

"Menswear from Onami." Never heard of it?

Nope.

He took his family's small business in Yamanashi

and turned it into a huge company with over 800 stores nationally.

He died suddenly on a business trip to Seoul last week.

It was a subarachnoid hemorrhage, though there are a lot of rumors.

There's a massive company funeral for their influential CEO. However...

authorities took longer than expected to clear his death of foul play.

His body was only released late last night.

They were going to transport him on a morning flight from Incheon.

Hence why the general manager came crying to Angel Hearse to fix things.

We can do it.

Thank you.

My staff always pulls through.

Thank you so much. You're a lifesaver. Really, thank you.

Why did it take so long to return the body though?

Listen up.

The rumor is he died in the saddle.

In the saddle?

You're too loud. Quit it.

You mean, when he was having sex?

His reputation is shot if it leaks that's how he died.

That's why the general manager hid it from the authorities.

It took longer to clear because his death looked suspicious.

That's right.

That's so ridiculous.

Right, Mr. Tanoshita?

No. I envy him for going out like that at his age.

What?

The funeral is at 17:30 at Zojoji Temple. His body is coming to us now.

The typhoon's raging, but it should only take 40 minutes. Plenty of time.

We're past acceptance time for cargo, but I should be able to do something.

So we've got another job.

Understood. Now why is it you're grinning like that?

Huh? Isn't it obvious?

They're going to pay through the nose for this.

Gotta get what you can when you can.

This year's bonus will be fantastic.

Let's go. Come on, come on.

I think I'll buy a handbag.

Oh, newbies don't get bonuses.

What?

Just kidding.

But Nami, Rinko, I think the cargo might fill up quickly.

- Huh? - To Fukuoka.

Oh, you're right. Yeah.

Let's hurry. Which way?

Can you do it?

It's full.

He says the cargo is already completely full.

You can do something, can't you? Aren't we pals?

Can't you do anything?

No, it's at capacity.

He says it's at capacity...

He's the CEO of a super famous company. There's a huge funeral prepared.

You said that before.

This time it's true. Although last time was true too...

Can't you do anything? It's just one coffin.

Just stack them up without any wasted space like this...

No wasted space... like Tetris. Do it like Tetris.

President. There's a weight limit.

I know that.

Please? Tell him to stack them up like Tetris.

Move them and don't waste space...

Can you do it like Tetris?

Tetris?

Like this.

I can't.

He says no.

Why not?

Nami?

President.

Sorry. I'm very sorry.

Please. Please.

President.

What'd you say?

I already took the job.

They're full. Nothing we can do.

What? Like I said.

I told you I'd make it happen somehow.

Of course, as scheduled.

I'll return with the body.

You handle the prep.

Make it happen. Make it happen.

I can't do anything.

But he's so pleased...

Do something.

I told you, I can't.

- What did you say? - I'm sorry.

You can't do this.

- Mr. Kashiwagi. - Yes?

We went ahead with the funeral because you said you could do it.

I know.

We're expecting hundreds of mourners.

Every media outlet, prominent industry figures...

Even the prime minister.

Minister?

- Who? - The prime minister.

Mr. Onami was golf buddies with him.

The prime minister is traveling abroad next week.

The funeral has to be today.

Mr. Kashiwagi.

This is national funeral level.

I understand.

- Can you do it? - Yes.

- Make it happen! - We will.

- It'll be okay? - Yes.

It's viper versus viper.

Hello?

Hello, President Izawa?

Not happening, nothing's changed.

You know, there is one way.

Huh?

You want me to do a rain dance?

Don't play dumb.

You know what I mean.

There's one way to do it.

If you mean Ms. Yoshizaki's coffin, it's already been loaded on the plane.

No, it hasn't yet. So I had them stop the work.

Wha... Don't decide that without me.

Excuse me, I'm Imura, the general manager of Onami.

I do apologize for the difficulty of my request.

Mr. Kashiwagi has a suggestion I think will be acceptable to everyone.

I believe her name was Ms. Yoshimura?

Ms. Yoshizaki.

Pardon me. I mean Ms. Yoshizaki.

The company will foot the cost of canceling or postponing her funeral.

Please inform Mr. Yoshizaki of our offer.

And of course we'll always use Angel Hearse going forward.

Thank you.

Hello? Well, you heard him.

Explain to the Yoshizakis and get their permission.

That's going a bit too...

Listen you.

I'm not doing it for the money.

If one has to be canceled,

then which funeral will have the greater economic and social impact?

Still, that's...

That's an order. Do it.

Sorry for shouting.

It's all right.

What?

President?

Mr. Onami's body has arrived.

All right.

Look after it.

I'm Tsuda from Onami.

I'm Izawa from Angel Hearse.

Mr. Imura has informed me. Please load the body immediately.

I still haven't asked the other family.

Please do that now then.

I don't know if they'll agree...

We'll pay for the funeral. Isn't that a good deal for them?

It's not your decision...

Then just call them now.

There's no time.

This is Yoshizaki speaking.

What time will you...

Huh?

Yes.

Yes.

I see.

Oh...

Of course they should take priority.

It's Mr. Onami's funeral after all.

Oh no, it's fine.

Mom's funeral is almost embarrassingly small.

Not many people will come.

No, no, it's all right.

No, we won't postpone.

We'll just...

hold the funeral with an empty coffin.

It's fine.

Please defer sending Mom.

Okay.

Yes.

Goodbye.

Hello. Table for one?

Welcome. Take a seat in the back.

Have a seat.

Welcome.

- My usual. - Okay.

- A beer over here. - Okay.

I'm hungry...

Just wait a bit.

Okay.

They've agreed.

Please load him up then.

- Come this way please. - Okay.

Thank you.

Oh, please don't. It's all right.

Really, thank you so much. I'm saved.

I'm very sorry for shouting. This is so embarrassing.

- Not at all. - Thank you.

- No need to bow. - No, really, I'm so grateful.

Please, have a seat.

I'll go fill out forms.

Rinko.

Yes?

A K-pop loving grandmother or a politically connected CEO?

Which funeral should take priority?

Everyone is equal in death.

However...

those are empty words.

Then which one?

Realistically speaking, it's right to prioritize Mr. Onami.

Last to the very end, huh, Mom?

Mom, aren't you eating?

I'll eat later.

Take a bath too.

What about you?

I'll get in later.

She'd always put herself last.

Not letting us know she was sick... and even her funeral now...

What was her life for?

She was just unlucky.

You shouldn't have scheduled her funeral so soon.

I could only take today off. And you let her go to Korea.

I didn't know she was sick.

It's landing.

FUKUOKA AIRPORT TO HANEDA AIRPORT

I'm here.

- Let's bring it in. - Okay.

- Grab the eyebrow brush. - Okay.

Can you hold this?

All good.

Mom...

Mom, you're so pretty.

Such pretty makeup.

I've never seen her look so beautiful before.

Yeah.

Will it be okay you gave us priority?

You were there first, so yes, of course.

Sir.

What's going on? This isn't what we agreed.

I'm extremely sorry. I don't know how this could have happened.

An apology isn't enough. Take responsibility.

Now, now, everyone makes mistakes.

What'd you say?

It's your fault you ended up in this situation anyway.

- Talking to myself. - You shut up.

It's quite common to hold a funeral with an empty coffin.

What? How dare you say...

Did Nami order this?

Huh? Was it Nami?

How dare she act without consulting me.

What fools you are...

You ruin Daisuke Onami's funeral...

for a nobody old lady?

Do you understand what you've done?

Shut up!

Listen.

There's no big or small when it comes to funerals. Got it?

Sorry.

Sorry, I went too far.

So many people came.

They're regulars here.

I'm glad for their consideration.

They really love your mother and her restaurant.

She ran the place on her own for 20 years without rest after Dad died.

We were able to do something for her.

I'm glad.

CLOSED

You're watching that again?

I never thought you'd get into Korean idols.

We're home.

Welcome back.

Oh, Masaya too?

Both of you at once?

Here, this is from us.

What is it?

A ticket to see those Korean idols.

I've got a part-time job, and he got a bonus at work.

But this is in Seoul.

I can't accept this.

It's a tour group, so no need to worry.

Go ahead and go.

You've worked yourself to the bone. Let us treat you.

Are you sure?

It seems almost like a waste.

Apply for your passport quick, or you won't make it.

Thank you.

This is so exciting.

There looks to be a lump in your aorta.

You should get it checked out at a hospital.

I can get you an appointment tomorrow.

I'm going to Korea. Can't I do it next week?

Sooner is better.

But my kids got me a ticket as a present.

I'll go after I get back.

It's my first time at a concert. I love Doyoung, he's such a good singer.

- Me too. - Would you like a photo?

Oh, yes please.

Excuse me.

Doyoung.

It was wonderful. And such a great seat too.

Doyoung looked right at me.

No, really.

I've never been happier than seeing them live.

It's all thanks to you two.

I'll be home tomorrow. Yeah.

Sir?

His body won't make it in time.

What do we do?

We just have to do it with an empty coffin.

Tell people they can't see him.

RESIGNATION

I'm sorry.

Smack me.

My funeral's gonna be huge. People from all over will come.

Invite the prime minister. Do it or I'll smack you. Okay, Pipsqueak?

Yes, Boss.

Our annual sales are over 300 million yen.

We're opening a branch office. Come to Tokyo.

No point staying in the boondocks.

You can do anything if you try your hardest, Pipsqueak.

SECURITY 21

I need it done tomorrow...

Is that you, Sho?

I thought it was you.

It's me. See? It's Pipsqueak.

Daisuke Onami.

You're... Pipsqueak?

You've grown.

Around the belly too.

Amazing.

Can't believe it.

It was just a dinky little clothing shop in the boonies.

How many hundreds of stores do you have now?

I'm still not done yet.

In a cup.

Keep it coming.

And it's all thanks to you.

Huh? Me?

You remember?

You said you'd be so successful, the PM would attend your funeral.

So embarrassing.

It wasn't.

I decided to become that successful too.

You always used to say,

"As long as I'm alive, I gotta dream big."

"You can do anything if you try your hardest."

You encouraged me to get out of the sticks.

You became my goal.

But the bigger the company grows, the more troubles there are.

There's no one I can trust with my whole heart.

If you came to work for me,

I'd be very grateful.

You making fun of me?

Are you mocking me? Huh?

I'm serious.

Please... Boss.

The business talks went well thanks to you.

Looks like we can add more stores in Korea.

Of course we can.

I'm doing everything right.

Whenever we drink together, you become the boss again.

How many years has it been since your wife died?

Cut loose every once in a while.

I couldn't...

You're not dried up yet.

Right?

That's an order from the Boss. Got it, Pipsqueak?

Sir.

You know...

I decided the day you rescued me...

that I'd have the prime minister come to your funeral.

And now it's all falling apart.

I always go overboard.

And then I screw up.

A guy like me...

always fails.

I'm sorry.

I'm so sorry.

Sir.

What's wrong?

We'll need some time to put him in a suit...

Sir.

Tsuda, what's going on here?

I'm Izawa from Angel Hearse. You're General Manager Imura, yes?

I need 20 minutes and clothes for Mr. Onami.

All right.

I'm all done, President.

Excuse me.

Then which one?

Realistically speaking, it's right to prioritize Mr. Onami.

Idiot...

Are you completely without feelings?

There's no life that's insignificant.

Then should we prioritize Ms. Yoshizaki?

Idiot! We can't let a big company CEO miss his own funeral.

Then who?

Both, of course.

Minori? It's me. There's a flight from Incheon to Shanghai.

Anything from Shanghai to Haneda? Time this right and we can make it.

Make it work somehow. All right.

You deliver Ms. Yoshizaki as planned.

I'll take Mr. Onami via Incheon and Shanghai.

It's do-or-die. Don't dawdle.

- Yes. - Move it.

GIMPO AIRPORT TO INCHEON AIRPORT

Can we make it?

You're the ones who came crying to me.

- Shut up. - Okay.

SHANGHAI AIRPORT TO HANEDA AIRPORT

- Where's the cart? - Coming.

Hurry.

Hurry.

Mr. Tanoshita, drive safely but quickly.

Understood.

Let me contact my manager...

No.

Surprises are more fun.

It doesn't need to be fun.

Isn't more fun better, Mr. Tanoshita?

Yes.

Down we go.

Sorry for all the back and forth, Mr. Onami.

All right, looking good.

Please let us carry the coffin.

Well...

Thank you so much...

for doing all this.

Transportation and other expenses were quite high.

We'll send you an invoice later.

Of course.

I've never...

managed to tell you before...

President.

Thank you...

for rescuing...

a pathetic man...

like me.

Sir, the prime minister is coming.

Prime minister?

He's here.

Hello?

Excuse us.

Regulars?

Your mother assisted us when we were in Seoul.

Thank you for coming.

Not at all. We were very indebted to her.

My mother insisted on coming to apologize.

- Apologize? - Yes.

I...

I'm so sorry for what happened...

What can we do? It's your own fault.

Let's go back, okay?

Come on.

You're from Japan, right? I'm here with a tour group.

Is there something wrong?

My mother lost the concert tickets.

She's such a scatterbrain.

I told her we should give up and go home.

Here, you can have it.

We couldn't. It's our fault.

It's fine.

I can come any time I like anyway.

- Go ahead. - No, we couldn't possibly.

- You were looking forward to it. - It's okay.

We ended up accepting her ticket.

I never thought that this would happen...

I don't know how best to apologize...

Then Mom...

She didn't see the concert.

I just don't understand her.

She always would put herself last.

And she even lied so we wouldn't feel bad.

It was so wonderful.

She was so stupid.

Yeah.

It's all thanks to you two.

Still...

That's so like her.

She must be tired.

She always goes at 200%.

Is she still waiting for him?

It's what keeps her going.

It amazes me...

Kind people like her really exist.

I don't know how I feel about a mother who sacrifices herself for her family.

You're so cold.

My mother is the complete opposite. So self-centered.

Really?

I really don't care...

if she gets sick... or even dies.

Huh?

I quit my old job and joined this company.

I must have been crazy.

Dear Mother.

When did our relationship become like this?

I still can't forget the look in your eyes back then.

Mother,

why did you look at me like that?

THIS IS A WORK OF FICTION