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Everyone has unforgettable memories.

Summertime makes the memories even more unforgettable.

Hurry up. Hurry... It's not ready yet?

Hurry! You're so clumsy.

Say it once again. It'll be ready soon.

Quick.

Slow and clumsy. You're brainless!

Stop it. It's ready.

Dad, breakfast's ready!

Dad, breakfast's ready.

I need to finish this.

Whose laundry is this?

The shop which opened recently.

They woke me up last night saying they needed it this morning.

Why didn't you reject it?

Times are bad. It’s not easy to get work.

I'm in a rush and will eat first.

I'll start.

Good morning.

Egg and natto again?

You don't have to eat it.

I'll eat.

Oh dear! Got to run.

I'm off.

You forgot to wear your tie. Catch!

Thanks.

Dad, I'm off.

- Buy some toilet rolls when you come back. - OK.

Oh, and get...

Go buy the cream for athlete's foot.

No! I don't have athlete's foot!

Will you go?

I started work in the company after graduating from university...

in April.

In other words, I've joined the ranks of the working people.

At first, the tie seemed to be like a rope around my neck.

But lately, I've gotten used to it.

Sorry, got to squeeze in.

Sorry.

Times are bad.

Only 56% of graduates this year were able to find employment.

I consider myself lucky.

Good morning.

Good morning.

You're late! Even though you're a new employee!

I'm sorry.

Take these to the counters. Hurry up.

Excuse me... Good morning.

Excuse me... Good morning...

Good morning...

Good morning.

Good morning. Can I put it here?

Yes.

Last week, we started a promotion on imported fruit.

It's attracted many customers. Continue to work hard.

You've been told how to display the goods.

Do not block the passageways.

I've reminded you that this is summertime.

Pay special attention to hygiene.

Cold Food and Hot Food Sections are to step up hygiene measures.

Biscuit and Wine Sections, make sure your counters are clean.

The store will be opening in 5 minutes.

Is everything ready?

Please stand before your counter to welcome the customers.

We're opening soon.

Welcome to our department store.

Enjoy shopping. Thank you.

Welcome. Please look around.

I've been working as a salaryman for 3 months. Today is another new day.

Moto Kare (Ex-Boyfriend) Episode 1: First Year Salaryman

Koho's sales increased by 20% last week. Keep it up.

Thank you.

Chitose-san! That's no good. You won't be able to sell it.

Really! Why are you so useless?

Sorry.

Chitose-san.

Oh, it's you.

Last week's sales...

It's still the same. You have to work harder.

It's harder to sell hot steamed dumplings when the weather's hot.

But the business of steamed buns has improved.

Maybe people prefer...

Chitose-san, older than me by 8 yrs, is my senior in university.

Sorry, got to visit the Green.

Green is the secret code of this department store.

It means the toilet. Purple means mealtime.

Sorry.

Take your time. I'll wait for you.

I may be your senior, but here, I'm a vendor and...

you're an employee of the store.

No need to be so polite.

Though he said that,

I once spoke to him as an equal and he lectured me.

How many times does he have to go every day?

Sir.

Welcome.

I'll take a box of it.

Yes, Ma'am. Thanks.

I'm sorry.

Please hurry up.

Ma'am, your dog...

- What? - I'm sorry...

Ma'am, you can't bring a dog into the Food Department.

I'm leaving soon. That's why I told you to hurry up.

Yes, right away.

Hurry up. Don't keep the lady waiting.

Senior, I'm going to the Purple.

Go ahead.

Thanks.

Welcome.

Thank you.

So what did you say?

Come on, what did you say?

Guess.

Excuse me.

Can you make it today?

Yes. You?

No problem, Elevator girls don't have to work overtime.

Hayakawa Nao. She's also new to the company.

We started dating a month ago.

Come here.

Sorry, I forgot we have a meeting today.

I might be a little late.

That's OK, I'll wait for you. But show before I get drunk.

Nao.

Alright, see you later then!

Come over.

You're very open about it.

There's nothing to be secretive about.

Have you seen this year's elevator girls? They're all so cute.

Right? But some of them already have boyfriends.

No way...!

- From our company. - Really?

Envious? The short one is cute.

Hayakawa Nao?

She's so cute!

- You know her? - No.

Explain these figures. You didn't reach the target set.

I'm very sorry.

Times are bad and purchasing power has gone down.

That is not a good reason!

Can't you do something to increase purchasing power?

We're having a food promotion next week.

I'm sure we'll do very well then.

Are you confident?

Yes. Last year's food promotion was very successful.

But will sales go up this year?

The bosses believe the store's Food Street will bring in profits.

Are you aware how important this year's sales figures are?

Who sighed just now? Who?

Not me.

- Kashiwaba. - Yes!

Are you in charge of the Food Section?

Yes.

Look at that. What is going on?

Sales keep falling. Are you doing your job?

Don't assume you can get away with it because you're new.

You get paid every month, don't you? Show me some results!

Yes, sir!

Thank you for shopping at Tokyo Department Store.

We look forward to seeing you again tomorrow.

Thank you for shopping at Tokyo Department store.

We look forward to seeing you again tomorrow.

Chitose, if you're fired, you'll have nowhere else to go.

Yes.

What are you going to do if you're fired?

You have no special skills.

Yes.

Answer loudly.

Yes.

Please try to increase sales.

Yes.

Work harder.

Yes.

Thank you for your help.

Not at all.

Welcome.

Hayakawa! Sorry I'm late.

That's OK.

It's because...

Welcome.

Hayakawa-san is here too?

Yes.

What a surprise.

You're on a date?

- No.... - Yes.

You should have said so. Bye.

But I'd like to have a drink with you.

But it'll be so thick-skinned of me.

If you don't mind, please join us.

- Really? - Sit down.

Sorry to intrude.

It's all right.

I'll have a beer.

Same for me, thanks.

I'll have a glass too.

- You drink? - Yes.

Two sets of yakitori (grilled chicken on skewers).

I'm surprised to see a place like this near the department store.

Nice find!

Hayakawa-san discovered it.

I feel I can relax here.

Everyone has had a hard day.

Cheers!

My supervisor is only a high school graduate.

Compared to those in his batch, his promotion is slower.

He's under a lot of pressure, but why take it out on me?

You're right.

I was sacked from my previous job. I always bring down sales figures.

I think we should be leaving.

It's still early.

But we still have to work tomorrow.

Even you look down on me.

I don't look down on you.

- You do. - I don't.

I've been looked down upon for 30 years.

I'll pay the bill.

30 years...

You should have confidence in yourself.

There aren't any useless people.

Don't give up so quickly, Chitose-san.

Alright?

Oh, let me pay.

It's OK. I'll pay.

I should pay since I'm the vendor.

Please give me a receipt. Omit the date.

But...

I should pay. I interrupted your date.

Thanks for your treat.

You're welcome.

I didn't expect you to bring Chitose-san.

He's my senior from university.

But you're 8 years apart and never met in school.

That's true.

I look forward to our date every week.

I look forward to it, too.

You didn't even make plans for the summer vacation.

Sorry.

I'm very sorry.

Hayakawa-san.

Wait...Hayakawa-san.

Why do you call me Hayakawa-san? We've been dating for a month.

Then I'll call you... Nao-chan.

Just Nao will do.

Nao.

Good night, Touji.

Welcome. Thanks for coming.

Welcome.

Had a great time last night?

No, not really.

I'm so envious. You have such a cute girlfriend.

Don't you have a girlfriend?

I'm a brainless man who always gets scolded by my supervisor.

I don't mean it like that...

It doesn't matter.

Kashiwaba, the PR Department wants to see you.

And you, too. Please come with me.

Excuse me.

A customer called just now.

She had diarrhea after eating Toyoken's steamed dumplings.

What?

Really?

Yes. I'm sorry. I've told them to pay attention to hygiene.

If no other customers have complained,

the problem can't lie with Toyoken.

The customer only ate steamed dumplings yesterday.

In that case, we'll have to take the customer's word for it.

You're the only one who can make things right.

Yes.

I'll go with you.

I can go by myself.

But...

No problem. I can handle customers better than you.

I'm counting on you then.

Who is it?

I work for Toyoken. I've come to apologize.

How do you do.

I think this will give a deeper impression.

With this, it'll be clear at one glance.

The colour should be brighter.

I'll get the colour board.

Thanks.

Saeki, come over here.

Yes.

I'll let you take charge of Tokyo Dept Store's Food Street.

I take charge?

I think you're up to it though you've only been here 3 months.

You worked very hard during your training period.

Yes, sir.

Keep up the good work.

Yes, sir.

It's hard work and there are many problems.

You'd better be careful.

She is scaring you because she's been taken off the job.

You're really clever to get a big job so soon.

I'll be working a lot harder. I want to prove myself.

Could it be the first time you had a passionate goodnight kiss?

Tell me!! Nao.

Why should I apologize? It's ridiculous.

The customer wouldn't accept your apology?

She's simply making trouble.

What really happened?

The dog had diarrhea after eating. It was the dog.

Dog?

I remember! I attended to a lady holding a dog.

It was her own fault. I've told her.

Our steamed dumplings aren't for dogs to eat.

What?

Anyone who heard that would say the same thing.

But the customer...

Don't worry, it's fine.

She didn't say a word. I was telling her the truth.

Excuse me.

Welcome.

- One box, please. - Right away.

It's ready. Eat it.

Thin noodles again!

You don't have to eat it. Always complaining.

Thin noodles again?

You fry eggs and prepare natto every morning.

I have to hurry to work.

I'm busy too. I've been ironing all day.

Your mum isn't around, and I don't have anyone to do the delivery.

You go afterwards. It's just nearby.

I have to study. I have a test tomorrow.

You won't do it?

I paid your tuition fees and you won't even help me.

I didn't say I wouldn't do it.

You did!

Don't squabble. I'll go.

Your mum is visiting your grandma because she is ill.

But every time she's there, she doesn't seem to want to come home.

It can't be helped since Grandma is sick.

She should go to the hospital but your mum wants to look after her.

If Grandma stays in hospital, who will look after Grandpa?

Grandpa can't even cook.

She's too good to her parents.

Who is more important? Her parents or her husband?

Answer it. I'm eating.

You answer it.

I have food in my mouth.

Kashiwaba's residence.

Sorry about the inconvenience. How is everything at home?

It's fine. Is Grandma better?

Give it to me. How long are you staying there?

Don't you care about the family? I'm all alone in the shop.

I can hardly cope.

I'm sorry. I should be home in a few days.

Yumie.

Coming. I'll call you again.

How long is a few days?

She hung up!

Mum is having a hard time too.

I am having a hard time.

B1, please.

No problem. Food Street is on B1.

Thanks for your hard work.

Shall I help you?

That's OK.

Sure?

What's your plan for the summer vacation?

How about going on a trip?

A trip?

I'd like a dip in a hot spring.

Just the two of us?

Of course.

Sorry.

It's OK.

I'll think about it.

All right. See you.

See you.

Hot spring, huh...

I'll introduce you to the staff of Food Street.

Excuse me.

Oh, Fujieda! Is the poster ready?

It'll be ready by today.

Make it big and conspicuous.

Sure. Saeki-san.

Sorry to disturb.

Saeki Makoto-san will be in charge of Food Street's ads in the future.

I'm Saeki Makoto.

I'll be handling Food Street's ads from now on.

I'll do my very best to complete the task.

I'm Section Chief of the Food Department, Shinoda.

I'll need your guidance.

Saito. I'm in charge of imported fruit.

Do give me your guidance.

Imai. I'm very good at the Rubic's Cube.

Kashiwaba, don't just stand there. Come and say hello.

I'm Kashiwaba. I'm in charge of snacks.

I'm Saeki, Pleased to meet you.

Both of us will be handling the summer ads. Do assist her.

Thank you.

About the colour of the poster...

Let me look at it.

Please give me your guidance.

Do you know why the person before you left?

No.

Do you wish to know?

I don't think it's my concern.

You have character. I like that.

Okawa-san, Saeki-san is now in charge of the ads.

I hear he was carrying on with the lady previously in charge.

What?

Although he's good at his job, He's not a man of good character.

I have confidence in you.

Thanks.

Work hard. You can do it.

I'll do my best.

Kashiwaba, get Chitose-san. PR wants to see us right away.

Yes, sir.

I'm very sorry. I'll see to it right away.

What are you going to do?

I'll do my very best.

Excuse me.

Come over, quick.

Chitose-san, do you know why I called you over?

No.

Did you call on the customer who lodged a complaint?

Yes.

But the customer is still very unhappy.

What?

What's going on? Her husband is the GM of Shoka Securities.

He's always got our store to prepare gifts for him.

But now, he won't have anything to do with us.

You were there to apologize, yet you provoked the customer.

What on earth did you say to her?

Er...

Kashiwaba... Speak up if you know.

Chitose-san didn't expect it was the dog having diarrhea.

So he...

What did he do?

He said the steamed dumplings weren't for dogs to eat.

That's an apology? Who do you think you are?

I'm very sorry. I'll pay a visit and apologize personally.

Forget it! The PR Dept will see to it.

Your dept is keeping someone who can't even make a proper apology.

What kind of supervisor are you?

I'm really very sorry.

Sorry... sorry...

Sorry, I'll never make that mistake again. Please believe me.

Just be prepared for it.

Be prepared for the worst.

The worst?

Please wait!

- Sir... - What is it?

I think I should apologize too. I attended to the customer.

I have the responsibility to...

That's not the issue.

Chitose-san's stall is under me. I...

Toyoken's sales have slipped drastically.

Use this chance to tell him to vacate.

It's only reasonable.

Manufacturers and vendors bring in 20% of our profits.

I understand but Chitose-san has regretted it. He won't...

Don't be naive. We're not a charitable organization.

Besides, department stores are competing to survive.

Look!

Use this opportunity to tell him to vacate.

After the general meeting, we'll look for another vendor.

Many businesses are interested in joining our store.

Make plans now.

Sir, if Toyoken has to vacate, Chitose-san will be sacked.

Please do something.

He asked for it.

Chitose-san was angry when he heard it was the dog that had diarrhea.

Kashiwaba!

Our job is to think of the costumer.

We must always look at things from the customer's perspective...

even if the steamed dumplings are fed to the dogs.

Before the customer, we have to bow our heads.

The person who can't do that will have to leave.

That's all. Saito, let's go.

Welcome.

I'm looking for someone.

I waited a long time. Give him a beer.

- Drink. - Thanks.

What's the decision?

Well...

I've thought about it. It's a small issue.

In the store's interest, we shouldn't be told to vacate.

Our steamed dumplings have many loyal customers.

How are you going to explain to those customers?

We've worked happily with Tokyo Dept Store for a long time.

Your boss is really too much to scare me like that.

- Chitose-san... - Yes?

The Chief said...

You already know. I've worked longer than you.

I know what the decision is.

If I'd known, I'd have just apologized.

Don't worry. I'll beg them one more time...

whether it's my chief or the department head.

I'm counting on you!

- Drink. - OK.

You're doing very well, Kawai-san.

Chitose-chan, why aren't you dancing?

I'm not dancing today, thanks.

I see.

Very good, Takai-san. You're dancing perfectly to the rhythm.

You're doing well, too.

So hot! Why can't we install an air-conditioner?

I can't study in this weather.

Our laundry doesn't need air-conditioning.

It's unbearably hot.

Calm yourself down and you'll feel cool.

I have to do something to help Chitose-san.

This is yours, thank you.

10 prawn dumplings for you?

Good morning.

Where is Chitose-san?

He hasn't shown up yet!

Huh?

Chitose-san.

Chitose-san, you're home, aren't you? Chitose-san!

You're so noisy.

What are you doing at home? Your colleague can hardly cope.

Wait... Let me in.

It's not locked. Come in.

I'll be sacked. No point going to work.

But it hasn't been decided yet.

Don't talk about it anymore.

Let's go and apologize to the customer again. I'll go with you.

I said forget it.

But...

I'm this useless.

In the previous company, I was the first to be dismissed, too.

There's nothing I can do. I don't know how to socialize.

I'll be sacked. I'm just so useless.

I...

You're laughing at me too, right?

Everyone is alike. They all look down on me.

Don't bother about me. What happens to me isn't your business anyway.

Why are you like this? Why are you always thinking like that?

Why do you keep shirking responsibility?

This can be solved, but you won't try. You're cowardly.

I'm sure you don't want this outcome.

What are you doing?

Stop running away. Go there with me to apologize.

Get changed right away!

Who is it?

We're staff of Toyoken.

We've come to apologize again.

Can you spare some time and listen to our explanation?

I have nothing more to say to you.

But...

I'm sorry. Can you give us some time to explain?

I'm sorry... Can you let us explain?

Sorry!

Please let us explain. Please!

I'm sorry. Please let us explain.

I'm sorry! Please stop.

Just a bit of your time. Please stop!

Give us some time to explain. Sorry!

Wait! Please stop!

Damnit...

- Hey! - What?

Are you hungry?

Me?

I'll go buy some food from the convenience store.

I'll go.

No, I'll go.

How long are you going to wait? Leave.

Ma'am, until we have your forgiveness we can't leave.

We're very sorry about yesterday.

I'm very sorry. Sorry.

Jiro-chan!

Sorry. I think you must be the most troubled one.

Yes. I'm very sorry.

Good dog.

Sorry.

The neighbors will laugh. Leave now.

We're very sorry. Can you let us explain?

Ma'am...

I'm very sorry.

I'm sorry you have to keep me company.

It's not a bad day. Don't take it to heart.

I see you in a different light now.

I thought you were conceited and bossy.

I was wrong about you.

Before this, I was working at a stock broking firm.

It was during the bubble economy. I had a golden rice bowl.

But the economy turned for the worse and stock prices plunged.

I lost confidence in the stocks I dealt with.

I felt I was deceiving the customers.

Of 150 stockbrokers, I fared the worst.

So I was fired.

Chitose-san, you should have confidence in yourself.

Toyoken's steamed dumplings are very tasty.

It's a great snack.

Really? Our steamed dumplings are so good?

Yes, they're good.

Don’t worry. I won't give up. I will keep on apologizing.

That's great.

Sorry... Excuse me.

Yes?

Kashiwaba, come back.

But sir...

You'll disturb the neighbors.

I know. But...

It's all right now. The Dept Chief just called.

The lady has forgiven us. She won't pursue the matter.

Come back.

Yes!

Our Section Chief said the lady won't pursue the matter.

Really?

All right, we'll come back now. Thanks.

That's great.

I won't be sacked now?

Yeah.

Terrific!

Chitose-san...

Thank you very much.

Softer.

Thank you...

I told you it'd be fine.

Delicious Toyoken's steamed dumplings. Would you like to try?

Steamed dumplings?

- Want to try? - Yes.

- You like it? - Yes.

I'll blow it.

- Is it good? - Yes.

Great!

Thank you for coming. Goodbye.

Goodbye.

Unload the goods.

More... Keep going...

Stop!

Everyone is busy the day before the food promotion.

We work through the night to decorate the place...

hoping to get everything ready before the store opens.

Finish it before the store opens. Don't make any mistakes.

You don't have to help out here. Your job is to plan the ads.

It's all right. I wish to get involved in the work.

There's nothing else you wish to know?

What?

I was born on December 4th, 1972. My blood type is AB.

I just broke up with my girlfriend.

She's your senior, Takahashi-san.

What about you?

I was born on August 15, 1980. My blood type is A.

Boyfriend?

No.

Really? Let's do this next.

You scared me.

I made supper for you.

Thanks.

Tough job. You have to work through the night?

I'm used to it and don't find it tough.

I've booked it.

Izu Ryokan (Inn).

Look, 4 days 3 nights.

But I don't know if I can get leave.

Let's go together.

The hotel is so lovely. Don't you find the environment peaceful?

Yes.

Nice, isn't it?

Good evening.

Chitose-chan, you're so late.

Do I have a dance partner?

Everyone has got a partner. Oh yes, there's a lady.

She just joined.

Hiroe-san, you can dance with him.

Spare me.

He dances very well. You can learn from him.

I'll need your guidance.

Not at all.

Right, well done. Not bad.

Good.

Chitose-chan is very serious.

Saito, wake up.

Excuse me...

Thanks.

It's been a long time.

You're not going out?

It's OK.

What is it?

Nothing. I thought you'd forgotten me.

You're kidding.

Who would forget a guy you dated for half a year?

If I greeted you before them, they'd ask a lot of questions.

Then there will be gossip.

You're right.

We've parted for almost 2 years. I didn't expect to meet you here.

You're just as I thought.

You've become an ordinary salaryman.

I thought after I dumped you, you'd have changed.

But you're still the same.

I'm off.

Do you know how I felt after we parted?

I don't understand.

I really did love you.

Do you remember what you said to me at our last meeting?

What?

That was why I lost all hope.

Let them try it.

Ma'am, try our new product.

Sir, would you like to try it?

Your change, sir. Thanks for buying.

Where's the washroom? -Over there.

We have fresh apples from Aomori.

You're welcome to make purchases.

Welcome to Tokyo Department Store.

Men's Apparel and Sportswear Sections are on the 5th floor.

This is the 5th floor.

The lift is going up.

Would you like some hot steamed dumplings?

Welcome! All kids and adults like hot steamed dumplings.

Good day, Miss.

I'd like a box.

This is the latest design.

Fujieda-san will explain the summer promotions.

It's the summer holidays and as in previous years,

parents will bring their children to the store. We...

The lift is going up. Welcome.

Good job.

Ending Theme: "Hakka Candy" by Kinki Kids