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It's another beautiful day, isn't it?

What's up with that move?

It's a stretch I saw on TV.

It feels really great.

I want to try, can you teach me?

Of course.

Raise both hands, exhale, and arch your chest.

More, more.

Ah, ouch...!

You are full of energy in the morning.

You're all excited because

you've officially joined the company, right?

From now on I want to continue working at Shepard Career.

It's not about working because someone needs you

but because I like the job

and want to continue working.

I've decided to work hard at this job.

That's great.

You're overly enthusiastic, aren't you?

Overly enthusiastic?

Tapioca is agitated, please tone it down.

Ah...

I'm sorry.

Please continue to look after me as my mentor.

Why should I continue to look after you?

If I had a choice, I wouldn't ask you either.

Then, please ask the president.

I can't.

Then, please don't say that to me either.

Couldn't you be a little nicer to me?

Amazing, she's standing up against the Demon King.

She's become stronger.

Hey! The duo is getting along well.

- No, we're not... - No...

See!

Yamauichi-san who is considering Urban Terrace Komai,

has scheduled a site visit next week.

That's great.

Yeah,

and as for last week's contract...

One contract, handled by Hachioji-san.

As expected of Hachioji-san,

you're at the top this month too!

Well, well...

In comparison...

Koike!

Yes!

At this rate, you'll be a loser again this month.

I'm sorry.

You won't be able to meet the quota.

I'm sorry...

It's not "I'm sorry," why can't you close a deal?

Well...

If you can't even understand that...

You'll never secure a contract!

Well, maybe I should assign the future interviewees.

First, there's this person.

It finally came...

The "Job Change Prince," right?

That's correct.

Careful!

Since he's called a prince, is he more attractive than me?

Inukai, could you please be quiet?

Hachioji Michimasa-san, 39 years old.

He has changed jobs a total of six times, twice via Shepard Careers.

Six times?

Hirosawa-chan was in charge both times, right?

Yes...

Do you want to handle it this time too?

Huh?

No, I'm already busy with other job seekers.

Well...

Is there anyone else who wants to handle it?

Yes?

Ah!

Kurusu-kun, what about you?

You're the ace here, right?

Look, Hitsujitani has officially joined too.

Right?

The Demon King and his disciple duo.

I'd love for you to take over.

The Demon King and his disciple...

Hitsujitani, do you want to?

It feels like you want to do it.

Hirosawa-san, you're forcing...

Ugh...

I understand.

I'll do my best to become a true career advisor as soon as possible.

Good luck.

Yes!

What about you?

I don't mind any job seekers.

Alright, I'll leave it to you two.

Yes.

Episode 6 [Changing jobs should never be a way of life]

Sorry for making you wait.

I got carried away talking with the customer.

It's okay.

Hirosawa-san looked after me last time.

I'm looking forward to this time as well.

Looking forward to it?

Hachioji Michimasa-san, 39 years old.

Worked as a salesmen at Aidan Real Estate for 3 years.

In charge of selling new and used condominiums.

Is real estate sales really difficult?

Of course.

Everyone is desperate to meet their monthly quota.

When sales are low,

the office atmosphere can be very unpleasant.

Well, those who are bad at it end up quitting.

It's tough, isn't it?

The state of having zero contracts,

in our industry, we call it "octopus."

Octopus.

The end-of-month meeting in that position is very scary.

Well,

I don't have many experience with that, though.

I see.

Do you know the newly built condominium near the station?

Yes.

Just between us,

that entire building of condominiums

I sold almost all of them by myself.

Wow, that's amazing,

I heard there are a lot of units?

Oh, well, it's 64 units.

I sold them all at the end of the month.

That was thrilling.

I'm not forcing anyone to buy.

While having a pleasant conversation,

I introduce the condominium...

Later on everyone makes their own decision.

I was also recognized as the top salesmen last month.

I'm boasting, I'm sorry.

By the way,

are you two interested in condominiums?

If you don't mind...

If you want to give a sales talk,

please do it somewhere else.

Time is limited.

I'm sorry,

he's not actually angry.

He always acts like this.

I'm sorry too,

it's just a habit.

It's okay.

What's the reason you want to change jobs?

I got bored.

Huh?

You got bored?

Yeah.

When you said you got bored,

is it referring to the real estate sales job?

Well, the job is fun.

It's fun to work hard to meet the monthly sales quota.

I got bored with the workplace.

Are you dissatisfied with your current workplace?

No, I'm not.

I've always been easily bored since I was a child.

I easily got bored with staying with a company for a long time.

Do you have any preferences for your next job?

Anywhere as long as I can work in real estate.

Anywhere since you'll change jobs in a few years anyway.

Wow, that's amazing.

You can read my mind, can't you?

Are you a psychic?

Your wish is to maintain the current income

and move to another company for now?

Yes.

You're like a mercenary walking through a battlefield.

That's a fantastic way to put it.

It's thrilling and fun.

The maximum age for changing jobs is said to be 35.

I've heard about that.

Right...

But that's only

if you don't have achievements and abilities, right?

Right?

Right?

What's up with that person?

His mental strength is like steel.

Hirosawa-san also had a hard time.

Right.

When he first came he was only 33 years old,

he got the job easily,

but he quit within three years.

When he came for the second time,

he was already 36 years old.

Even if you search for a new job,

it's quite difficult to find one.

It was tough.

Even the Demon King is perplexed by the Job Change Prince.

I'm sorry.

I didn't say anything.

Good work.

Oh, good work.

Yokoyama-san.

The Job Change Prince has finally arrived.

Yes, that's right.

Kurusu-san and I have been assigned to handle it.

I hope you do well.

I don't want to apologize to companies again.

I appreciate your advice.

Do you know of any good companies?

I think it's quite tough.

Honestly,

changing jobs up to three times is the limit.

The larger the company,

the more they'll avoid you if you have frequently changed jobs.

And there's also the issue of age.

I guess you're right...

What should we do, Kurusu-san?

I'm going out for my meal.

Hello Tsuda-sama.

I'm Hachioji, we previously met at the model room viewing event.

This time, I would like...

There's a property that I would like Tsuda-sama to take a look at.

Yes, it fits Nishizawa-sama's requirements.

It's close to the station,

and the layout is close to what you mentioned you wanted.

Yes.

If you don't mind, - Really?

would you be interested in hearing more details?

I see.

- I apologies for the interruption. - This sunday?

I'll see you on Sunday.

Thank you.

Thank you very much.

Excuse me.

Alright.

Did you manage to get an appointment?

Yeah.

I'm not doing well at all.

I get rejected all the time too.

It's said that

only three contracts out of a thousand result in a deal.

Just focus on making the numbers.

If there's potential,

make steady efforts.

That's true...

Do you have a customer list?

Did you make one?

Well,

I've a list of contact information.

I've this.

Occasionally...

Not just contact information.

It contains everything I previously discussed with the clients.

Huh...

What kind of future plans they have.

There's always a clue on how to sell in their story.

That's amazing...

Not really.

In this industry,

whether you're a senior or a junior...

There's no culture of teaching each other, right?

In the end, everyone feels like quotas are everything.

Well, that's true.

I've been to various companies,

But they're all the same in that regard.

Only you,

Huh?

are willing to teach me.

Even if you praise me you won't get anything.

Hachioji-san, a minute...

What?

Is it true that you're looking for a new job?

Really?

Rumors spread quickly.

If you leave,

It will be really difficult for our company.

That's right, I would be troubled too.

You're overly dramatic.

Even if I'm not here,

I know you guys can handle it.

I mean,

don't make me,

say something like this.

Manager Shimodate.

Is having many job changes always a bad thing?

Well, you're going to be cautious.

In this world,

there's a place where changing jobs is normal.

However,

no business owner wants their company to be a stepping stone.

Yeah, that's true.

Thinking of changing jobs to advance your career...

It's great that new values are spreading.

But reality doesn't change as quickly as we think.

I see...

Chiharu, cheer up.

Congratulations.

Huh?

Why?

It's not even my birthday yet.

It's a celebration that you've officially joined the company.

Thank you.

Chiharu-san...

Huh?

Please do your best.

Thank you.

This is today's special menu.

It's on the house!

Huh?

It's a collaboration between Hokkun and me.

It's a refreshing and exotic cafe latte!

Thank you very much.

You're welcome.

Wow, amazing...

It's nice to have a partner, right?

Yeah.

I want a wonderful partner too.

You have one, don't you?

Huh?

Kurusu-kun.

No, that person is, you know, just a demon king.

Huh?

What?

Kurusu-kun has changed since you came.

He has become a bit softer.

No, no, no.

Why am I the Demon King's partner?

Angel's ladder.

You also know about it.

I like it.

It's rarely seen so...

It seems like a good omen.

Huh?

Seeing an angel's ladder is considered good luck.

That's right.

It's beautiful.

I received it as a congratulations for becoming a full-time employee.

Well, congratulations.

Thank you.

Then allow me to celebrate with you.

Huh?

I'm sorry, it's convenience store ice cream.

I'm sorry too.

I ended up getting treated by someone I just met.

No, I happened to want to eat it.

I'm Tenma.

Ah, I'm Hitsujitani.

I come here often.

I like to space out during breaks.

Really?

Busy is written as losing your heart. [Kanji - 忙]

So, I try to have some mental space to avoid that.

I feel like it also improves my work performance.

You're right.

You look like you're worried about something.

Huh?

Is it work-related?

I work as a job change agent.

Job change agent?

The job seeker I'm in charge of is a bit challenging.

Challenging?

They don't want to stay with one company for too long.

Even though they're already 39 years old,

it seems they plan to keep changing jobs in the future.

That sounds difficult.

Well, they are very capable.

They've been managing well so far.

That's why you can't take them seriously.

Huh?

Ah!

That was close...

That person might be in the same situation.

Huh?

It might be too late once it melts.

Kurusu-san, I've got an idea!

Didn't I ask you to tone it down?

Can't you remember what I said?

You're not a child, you know.

We're definitely not partners.

Did you say something?

No, nothing.

I see.

So?

Huh?

Didn't you have brilliant ideas?

Oh, that's right!

It's about Hachioji-san.

Why not confront reality head-on?

Confronting reality.

When he realizes it,

it might be too late...

We seem to be on the same page.

Huh?

Thank you very much.

I look forward to it.

Hachioji-kun.

Oh, welcome back. Manager Sawamura.

What is the problem?

Huh?

I heard you really started job hunting.

Is it because of the conversation we had the other day?

Well...

Please reconsider.

[Hachioji Michimasa-san]

[Thank you for supporting us.]

[I'm Arashi Kurusu from Shepard Career.]

[There's a company I'd like to introduce.]

[I've attached the documents, so please take a look.]

Could you briefly tell us about your name and experience?

Yes.

I'm Hachioji Michimasa.

I've been in the real estate sales industry for about 17 years.

I've been building up my track record as a salesman.

I've been recognized multiple times as the top sales performer.

That's impressive.

Thank you very much.

I'm Ujikawa Shin, 30 years old.

I've been in the real estate sales industry for 8 years.

I don't have top performance is sales or anything.

I strive every day to become a reliable salesmen.

I see.

So, in your interactions with customers...

I'm getting good responses.

Ujikawa-san was also introduced by Shepard Career, right?

I'm sorry.

If it wasn't me,

he might be accepted.

Hachioji-san?

We received a call from the other party right away.

Oh, yes.

Of the two of you, they want to hire...

is Ujikawa-san.

I knew it!

Ujikawa-san...

Ujikawa-san?

Yes.

Is there a mistake?

There is no mistake.

You did not pass the selection process.

Why is that?

I shouldn't have lost to him in anything!

When they asked you regarding career advancement.

What did you answer?

Uh...

I'm not very interested in career advancement.

I've the heart of a salesman in their 20s

who works hard on the front lines.

I've confidence in delivering results than anyone else.

You are certainly a capable salesman.

However, from the perspective of the company.

You are not someone they can hire with peace of mind.

Companies have expectations for a 39-year-olds.

They want someone with achievements and abilities

to assume an active role in a responsible position.

However,

you keep looking for job with the intention of changing jobs regularly.

Society is not so tolerant

of a floundering person in their forties.

Floundering?

Is it so important to become successful?

Hachioji-san?

Even at my current company, the other day.

I was offered a promotion.

Would you become a team leader

and support Manager Shimodate?

Huh?

This is a promotion.

But I declined.

Huh?

I told them that I'm tired of it.

Honestly, I don't want a promotion.

Ah...

So I told my boss that I'm looking for a new job.

If you say things like that,

won't it make it difficult at work?

They're trying to persuade me to reconsider.

Then...

In this world,

not everyone wants to get promoted.

I want to work hard on the front lines.

I'm looking for that kind of workplace.

So every time you're offered a promotion,

you choose to change jobs?

Yes.

I compete based on my own abilities,

achieve results, and move on to the next company.

That's how I evaluate myself.

What's wrong with that?

Changing jobs is just part of the journey.

It's like a bridge between the first and second chapters of life.

Changing jobs should never be a way of life.

Why don't we seriously think about

how you will work in the future?

It seems like you both don't understand either.

But that's fine.

It's my life.

Hey, Hachioji-san!

Just because you got promoted...

That doesn't mean you'll be happy, you know.

Hachioji-san...

If Hachioji-san really changes jobs.

Next time, please hire young people.

It's really difficult to work with older subordinates

who have achievements and experience.

"A salesman in their 20s with a strong work ethic on the front lines."

He often says that...

Well, it's more like he's the only one who thinks that.

So, next time, please hire someone appropriate for their age.

I wonder if I was being conceited...

Okay then.

We're starting the annual Shepherd Career summer party!

Cheers!

Cheers!

KP!

KP?

Beer after work hits the spot.

Chiharu, what's with that look?

Nothing...

Did something happen with the Job Change Prince?

Well, we kind of made him angry...

Kurusu-kun, did you do something?

Just the same as always.

But that can provoke the other person's emotions, right?

What's the matter?

Umm!

It seems like the reason Hachioji-san keeps changing jobs

is that he doesn't want to get promoted...

He doesn't want to get promoted?

Now that you mention it,

last time too...

He's always said that he prefers working on-site.

Is getting promoted really so bad?

Yeah, I guess.

Well, when I was single...

There were times when I wanted

to aggressively climb the corporate ladder.

Well, after having children,

it's not just about work anymore.

I started to value my time with my children too.

I see...

I don't want to get promoted either.

Yes.

If you get promoted,

you'll have more overtime and weekend work, right?

I don't want that kind of work style.

I'm fine with a decent salary.

I want to prioritize my personal time.

Work-life balance is important, isn't it?

Yes!

Yamaguchi-san,

what was it like when you were a monk at your family's temple?

The competition for promotion was intense.

Huh! Is that true?

Each sect has its own hierarchy,

and it's quite strict.

It wasn't suitable for me.

Besides, I want to spend quality time with my wife now.

Is promotion a good thing?

Huh?

You have a wife?

A plan for the future.

What are you saying?

Well, I do want a promotion.

My salary will increase.

It means the company values my work.

What about Kurusu-kun?

Right.

What about the Demon King's ambition for promotion?

You used to work at a trading company, right?

The competition for promotion must have been fierce.

I'm not interested.

It's meaningless to only aim for promotion.

What you do after promotion is important.

Are you talking about me?

You're self-conscious.

Huh?

Ah, stop!

Yes, Yokoyama-kun, here, have a drink.

Kurusu0kun, would you like some juice?

Juice.

There we go.

You don't drink alcohol?

Yes.

I don't like it, you see.

The taste.

The taste?

It's bitter.

Huh?

That's it?

Even though you're the Demon King?

Does it matter?

I've discovered an unexpected weakness.

You were quite the heavy drinker.

No, not to the extent of being a heavy drinker.

But you drank and ate more than most people.

Since my sense of taste returned

I finally started enjoying eating.

But I don't eat chocolate, though.

You tricked me with bitter chocolate last time.

It seems like you've recovered enough energy to complain?

Hachioji-san,

it must be hard for him to feel happy right now.

Is he going to be okay?

You've realized it's not easy to change jobs, haven't you?

His current company won't withdraw the offer for a promotion, will they?

A person's desires and the company's expectations are not the same.

That's true...

What should we do?

If you were Hachioji-san,

what would you do?

Well, if it were me...

I'd accept the promotion?

But the truth is,

it would be nice to live in a society

where people like Hachioji-san can live happily without changing themselves.

That sounds like you.

Huh?

Let's go back.

Okay.

I'm sorry about the other day.

Oh, no...

When I think about it,

I don't know what to do anymore.

Should I continue job hunting like this?

Should I stay at my current company?

In that case,

why not try something you've never done before?

Huh?

You mean...

Accepting a promotion?

Of course, it's up to you to decide.

That's right.

There's no other choice, right?

I won't change jobs.

Is that so?

It's been two weeks since then...

I wonder if he's okay.

- Hitsujitani-san. - Yes?

Do you have any plans after work today?

No, I don't.

Then, could you go out with me for a bit.

Huh?

Wait a minute.

I've never seen Kurusu invite a colleague after work before.

A date.

Huh?

A date?

- No, no, no... - Have a good time.

What are you saying?

N-No, it's not like that.

It's fine, it's fine.

Team Leader Hachioji!

It's almost the end of the month,

how are things going?

Well, you know...

We barely made it to meet the team's quota.

Well, you know, you're the Team Leader now.

You cannot continue doing your own thing like before.

I'm counting on you to guide Koike.

Umm, where are we?

It's over there.

Over there? Isn't that Hachioji-san's...

You were saying that you're concerned about Hachioji-san, right?

I thought...

Wait!

Koike-kun, welcome back.

How's the contract with Ono-san?

I was rejected.

Why?

Ono-san seemed enthusiastic about it.

It was going well until halfway...

What was the reason?

Well...

You don't know?

If that's the case,

you've had zero contracts this month.

I'm sorry!

Our team's quota won't be met!

I thought you'd be different...

Huh?

You are the same as other bosses.

He's completely a manager now.

Huh?

Kurusu-san.

What's the matter?

Wait, please don't go ahead without me.

Our Hitsujitani is looking for an apartment.

Huh?

Well, thank you very much.

Please have a seat.

I'll bring the documents.

Excuse me, Kurusu-san.

Aren't we here to check on Hachioji-san?

We didn't come to look for an apartment.

You might change your mind when you see it.

Please stop making decisions for other people's lives.

I apologize for the short notice.

Thank you for showing us around.

If there's anything else you're interested in...

our representative can show you around at any time.

How do you feel about being in a managerial position?

It's just as you saw earlier.

I was told by my subordinate.

I'm in the same boat as other bosses.

I'm shocked.

You are shocked?

It reminded me of my younger days.

What are this month's numbers?

I'm sorry.

Do you have any intention of meeting the quota?

Umm, how can I make sales?

Huh?

If you could teach me the method...

Cut it out!

Don't ask about everything.

If you want a method go watch and learn.

That's common sense in this industry.

After seeing my former boss...

I left that workplace thinking,

"I don't want to end up like that."

After that, I changed jobs multiple times

and met various bosses...

Once they climb the ladder and become managers...

They're all chased by numbers and quotas...

No one seemed happy.

So that's why you didn't want a promotion.

I genuinely do want to work on the front lines.

Above all,

I want to enjoy my work.

I don't want to work while yelling at subordinates for failing to fulfill their quotas.

And yet, in the end,

I became the boss I didn't want to be.

What should I do?

I don't know.

What kind of boss do you want to be?

Huh...

What is your dream?

That sounds like a new employee...

I'm saying this because of your current age and position.

You get promoted and have subordinates,

yet you can't even talk about your dreams.

Is this how you want your life to be?

Koike-kun.

I, I'll...

- I'll quit. - Sorry about yesterday.

Huh?

As for me...

I don't want you to quit.

Let's work hard together.

Let's forget about the quota for now.

Huh?

Not just immediate profits,

let's think about the customers' future and then make proposals.

Yes!

Do you take notes on previous interactions with customers?

Yes.

I learned from you

and have started making my own customer list

Alright, show me.

Here it is.

Koike-kun secured a contract!

Thank you very much.

Our team's quota has been achieved.

Congratulations, Koike-kun.

That's great. I'm glad.

Hachioji-san.

Thank you very much.

Well...

If you are our boss,

I believe that many would not have given up and quit.

I see.

Hachioji-kun.

Yes.

Can I ask you something?

With your current approach,

it takes too much time.

Huh?

Please prioritize meeting the sales quota.

But...

Many employees are becoming demoralized

because they are too focused on meeting the quota.

If it's for the quota...

It's okay to exaggerate a bit for the customers.

But...

This is the company's policy.

I...

Please understand.

Good evening.

Huh?

Hachioji-san?

I've been thinking about what Kurusu-san said

for a while...

And?

There are a lot of bad practices in this industry.

Like how it's acceptable to exaggerate a bit to secure contracts.

The culture of superiors teaching their subordinates.

Or the culture of salesmen helping each other is nonexistent.

This has been going on for decades

with no one changing anything.

But...

I don't think I can fix it on my own.

I don't think I can change my current company.

A society where Hachioji-san can live happily without changing...

it would be nice.

Huh...

She genuinely worries about you...

It's the words of a stupidly honest career advisor.

Stupidly honest...

Could it be, Hitsujitani-san?

Yes.

What should you do

so you could live as yourself?

If you've found your dream...

Then all you have to do is make up your mind, right?

A dream?

I'm thinking of starting my own business.

Huh?

Starting your own business?

I want to create a company

that can do real estate sales without any bad practices.

That sounds good.

If that's what you've decided,

I was a little surprised,

but I'll support you too.

I'm glad it's you two in charge.

Good luck.

Starting his own business?

Yes.

He made another bold decision.

But won't he get bored again soon?

Well, once you become president,

it won't be easy to just give up.

Is he going to be okay?

Shepherd Career won't make a single penny in profit.

Does Kurusu-kun understand that?

Even the Demon King himself is working for free.

You really say whatever you want.

You're here.

Don't worry about it.

For someone who worked for free,

you seem pretty relaxed.

Yokoyama-san, don't you want to increase sales?

Huh?

This...

A new job opening.

Huh?

Is this Hachioji-san's company?

Huh?

When he told his acquaintances he was starting his own business,

he introduced me to a lot of people,

and it seems they want to hire a few people right away.

Huh? Seriously?

That's amazing!

That's great.

The Job Change Prince doesn't turn into the Job Change Demon King.

Please don't take my resting spot.

Kurusu-san...

Did you know this would happen?

He's very capable person so

I thought that if he was determined, things would go well.

As a career advisor, I'm still inexperienced.

I can't escape being the disciple of the Demon King.

I don't remember taking you as my disciple.

It's fine.

This...

Chocolate?

If your sense of taste has returned, please have some.

Did you go out of your way to buy it for me?

I happened to have it at home.

It might be bitter, though.

Huh?

You don't want it?

I want it.

Thank you very much.

Your stupidly honest words back then.

Huh?

it would be nice to live in a society

where people like Hachioji-san can live happily without changing themselves.

With those words...

I thought that there might be a path of independence.

There are always things that I notice because of you.

Why don't you try facing the job seekers

in your own way.

Okay.

It's sweet.

From the other day...

Hello.

We meet again.

Yes.

You seem happy about something.

Oh, well actually...

The 39-year-old person I talked to the other day...

finally found a new job.

Is that so?

Yes.

What kind of job did they change to?

Well, they started their own company.

Independence...

Yes.

Ah...

So that's what you did.

Huh?

Oh, no. It's nothing.

That's amazing.

Yes, it was.

Did you handle it all by yourself?

No. I did it with my boss.

Well, it's tough, I'm always being pushed around.

They call him the "Job Change Demon King."

The Job Change Demon King...

Excuse me for a moment.

This is Hitsujitani from Shepard Career.

Yes?

Ah, thank you for contacting me.

Shepard Career...

[Igarashi]

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