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FSA Inspection

Final Hearing Investigation

Day of

Hanzawa and his team were

on their way to the site of the final hearing investigation

of the FSA inspection, or what can be called the final showdown,

that was to determine the fate of Tokyo Chuo Bank and Iseshima Hotel.

Up to this point, Hanzawa had found out that behind the 12 billion loss

Iseshima Hotel incurred and the fraudulent loan,

Director Hane, who had her eyes on the President's seat, and

Executive Director Owada, who was eying the Chairman's seat, had joined forces.

Due to Owada's scheming,

Hanzawa was almost removed from Iseshima Hotel as their banker in charge.

However, he somehow managed to overcome the mock inspection and escaped being removed.

There's no one in this bank but us who's more qualified to be in charge of Iseshima Hotel.

If you insist on continuing to stand in our way, I'm ready to fight, no holds barred.

If I get screwed, I'll screw you back.

It's double payback!

Faced with the impending final showdown at

the FSA inspection's final hearing,

Hanzawa believed that there was only one way to save

Tokyo Chuo Bank and Iseshima Hotel.

What, then, was that secret plan...

We will now begin the final hearing investigation in regards to

the credit judgment of Iseshima Hotel.

42 Hours Ago

What's up, Kondo?

I just tracked down the residence of

Lafite's woman president.

- As I recall, her name's Tanahashi... - The thing is, on the nameplate...

Owada?!

Owada's involved in

Tamiya Electric's illegal practice too.

I could hardly believe it myself.

Who'd have thought Executive Director Owada was involved in our company's problems.

In other words...

the 30 million that Kyobashi Branch loaned to Tamiya Electric 5 years

was diverted immediately thereafter to an apparel company called Lafite.

The president of that company, Tanahashi Takako,

happens to be Executive Director Owada's wife.

Was it an indirect loan?

An indirect loan is

a fraudulent act of making a loan through its normal customer

to a third party, who would not normally qualify for a bank loan.

Moreover, the Kyobashi Branch Manager who approved the loan at the time was Director Kishikawa.

It stands to reason that Owada gave him the orders to do it.

So that means he used Tamiya Electric to divert funds to

- his wife's deficit-ridden company. - If that's true,

this could prove to be a crucial piece of information to bring Owada down.

Evidence. We need conclusive evidence, Hanzawa.

I know. There's no way Executive Director Owada would carelessly leave behind any evidence, right?

Besides, the first thing you guys need to do right now is get through the FSA inspection.

If you make unnecessary noises now, you're liable to get tripped up.

Kondo. Do you think you can get President Tamiya to testify?

Tamiya Electric was asked by Owada, and

was saddled with a meaningless debt of 30 million yen.

I'm sure President Tamiya isn't too pleased about it.

We can use his testimony as evidence to bring Owada down.

I'll give it a try. In any case, I was planning to

persist until President Tamiya gave me a clear answer anyway.

I'm counting on you.

But first, we've got to get through the FSA inspection, Hanzawa.

In order for us to revive Iseshima Hotel and get through the FSA inspection,

that one method is the only one that's left for us.

Mind you, this is a huge project

that should be undertaken by a department like Corporate Finance under normal circumstances.

But that's not possible right now.

If Owada gets wind of this, he'll crush it for sure.

We'll have to do it ourselves in secret.

The biggest hurdle is persuading President Yuasa, right?

Okay. Hanzawa.

I'll assume complete responsibility for Foster.

Tomari.

Don't worry.

I wanted to be a banker so that I could work on

big projects like this with foreign companies.

Now, finally...

I can fulfill that dream.

It's for my best buddy.

I'll do anything.

We didn't become bankers to clean up after the mess of the folks at the top

who did whatever they pleased during the bubble era.

If we let them kick us out now,

all our efforts will remain unrewarded.

Let's do it, man.

The perseverance of the last of the bubble era new hires,

let's show them what that is.

President Yuasa.

I found the one and only way to save your hotel.

What I'm about to tell you

may be far more harder to take than what Owada and

Director Hane proposed to you.

President Yuasa.

Please accept Foster's financing offer.

Are you telling me to sell this hotel?

What's more, to Foster of all people!

They're the very people who ruined our restructuring plan!

I put myself in your position and thought it over thoroughly.

What I can do. What I ought to do.

And this is only answer I came up with.

Actually, Foster had already been searching for a company to merge and acquire

as a foothold to enter the Japanese market.

This proposal is a godsend to them as well.

It's an attractive proposition.

Right now, my colleague is working hard to negotiate

a merger on equal terms with Foster.

We'll make sure they agree to let you retain your position

as a condition of the merger.

Once you tie up with them, the global reservation system

owned by the biggest hotel chain in America will be available for your use.

You will have access to their staff, know-how, and everything else.

Not only will you be able to overcome this difficult situation, but

it's the best solution to enable Iseshima Hotel to make even greater strides in the future.

That's what I firmly believe.

Of course, the other party is the goliath, Foster.

There's always the possibility that they might take over completely.

However, President Yuasa...

I know you can survive.

You can protect the name of Iseshima Hotel.

I've come to that conclusion as a banker.

Let me think about it for a while.

Of course.

However, the day after tomorrow is the final day of the FSA inspection.

Please give me your answer by then.

So I only have a little more than a day to decide the fate of

this hotel that's been in operation for more than a century.

I'm sorry.

I didn't think I'd be seeing you again.

You're very persistent, aren't you?

I don't know what you've been told by Owada, but

I have no intention of stepping down as the banker in charge.

I'm touched that you're so concerned about us.

But you can rest assured.

I will protect this hotel.

I find it hard to believe that you can.

I would think I'm better than the president who was chosen

based on a foolish tradition of family-controlled management.

However, President Yuasa has something that you don't.

What can that be?

Honesty.

When operating a hospitality industry like hotels,

I believe that's the most important thing.

Honesty?

Do you really think this hotel lasted

for 100 years because of something like that?

The problems that arose because of the autocratic ways of the previous president,

do you want me to tell you all about them?

You see that clock there? Once a day,

it has to be wound, or it stops.

It was the first job the previous president gave me after I started working here.

Since then, I've been winding this clock

every single day without fail.

The person who kept Iseshima Hotel moving...

is me.

A banker who just recently came to be in charge

has no right to criticize me.

Here, take this.

Clean the bathroom.

Huh? I'm actually pretty tired.

I was only gone for a few days, but the house is a pig sty.

I'm sorry about that.

So, how was Kanazawa?

Who is it? This enemy you're talking about?

This guy called Owada.

It was fun.

Takahiro got your mother to play with him a lot, and

- he had a grand ole time. - Oh yeah?

How about you?

- Isn't the FSA inspection over yet? - It'll be over soon.

You'd better not lose to those sickening FSA officials, you hear?

Are those files safe?

They're safe. I've got them hidden where they can't be found.

That's what you say, but what if something like the time before happens again?

That really worries me.

Why don't you just send them off to Kanazawa?

It's Jiro Ame*!

*Soft candy from Tawaraya, the oldest candy shop in Kanazawa

Looks yummy~. Can I eat this?

FSA Inspection

Final Hearing Investigation

Day Before

Haven't you tracked down the hiding place of the removed files yet?

I'm sorry. We're currently conducting a thorough search of their whereabouts

after they left Hanzawa's wife's parents' home.

Any indication that a safe-deposit box was used?

- None so far. - I don't care if it's a safe-deposit box or what.

As long as we know where they're at, I can think of any reason and ask for disclosure.

Use any means to find them today!

Do you understand?

Of the 1,535 customers reviewed,

1,490 were found to be sound customers.

After making a few minor adjustments prior to the final hearing investigation,

the remaining 44 should not be classified as effectively bankrupt borrowers either.

Excluding...one Iseshima Hotel, that is.

That's the biggest problem, isn't it?

What does Iseshima Hotel have to say about this?

Actually, I got a proposal from Director Hane the other day

to break away from family-controlled management

and completely revamp their management policies.

- Does that mean President Yuasa will be removed? - Yes.

I already approached FSA's Chief Inspector Kurosaki in regards to this matter.

If that was to materialize,

he agreed to postpone his decision to classify

Iseshima Hotel as effectively bankrupt for 1 year.

- I see. Then why don't we proceed with that plan? - However...

Is there a problem?

No.

Deputy Manager Hanzawa, who is in charge, is opposed to that plan.

Kishikawa-kun, stop it.

There's no need to hold back.

If there's something you want to say, go ahead.

This is not the time to be currying favor with me.

- Well then, with your permission, I shall continue. - Kishikawa-kun!

Chairman.

We ask that you make a decision to remove Deputy Manager Hanzawa as the banker in charge.

Frankly, with Deputy Manager Hanzawa in charge, we won't be able to pass the FSA inspection.

- Kishikawa-kun, that's enough! - However...

Kishikawa-kun!

The Chairman, himself, appointed Deputy Manager Hanzawa!

Shut your mouth!

The Chairman is well aware of that!

But he still appointed Deputy Manager Hanzawa.

He must have a ve~ry good reason for doing so.

Of course...

if he fails,

you'll take complete responsibility.

You're prepared to face the consequence, aren't you?

Chairman.

That goes without saying.

I understand very clearly now.

He's heading your way now. Please confirm.

Teikoku Juukou Aerospace Industry Headquarters

What's he doing?

He's leisurely eating katsudon.

Hey, Hanzawa.

What? What is it?

He went up!

- What the heck was that? - They've been watching me all morning.

They're probably trying to find the whereabouts of the removed files.

That's what I meant to talk to you about. That Kurosaki

got a hold of your personal data and searching anyone he can,

from your acquaintances to your relatives. You sure they're safe?

They're safe.

- They won't be able to find them. - Where the hell did you hide them?

The darkest place is under the candlestick, as they say.

Onodera-san, this was routed to us from the Loan Department.

It's a file on Iseshima that could cause problems and they want it hidden.

It's certainly in the gray area. Okay, I'll take care of it.

What darkest place under the candlestick? Don't tell me...

The files are here at this bank.

Hey, hey.

This is the floor plan our General Affairs Department submitted to FSA.

This floor plan doesn't show a room that should be there.

I don't get it.

The machine room on Basement Level 2.

You don't see it, but there's definitely a door here.

Apparently, General Affairs didn't note the rooms that weren't necessary for the inspection.

I see. If he doesn't even know the room exists,

- there's no way Kurosaki and his people can look there. - You got it.

- That aside, how's it going with Foster? - The feeling I get is not bad.

They appear to be agreeable to retaining President Yuasa.

I see.

The only thing that remains...

It all depends on what President Yuasa decides, huh?

Report? What are you planning to do with that?

I'm submitting it to the bank, what else?

Please stop this nonsense!

You're leaving this company soon anyway!

Don't go around stirring up things any more than you already have!

There's no one who's as knowledgeable as you

when it comes to numbers concerning this company.

Why didn't you stop President Tamiya before it came to this?

Noda-san.

If you want to start all over, now's the time.

What do you know?

I'm the nail that's been driven into a pillar.

The calendar from which it hangs gets replaced by a new one every year.

I'll remain there, unable to move until I rust and get discarded.

Can you imagine what that life's like ?

To the President, that's all I'm worth!

Even if I wanted to improve the company and said something,

he never once listened to me.

Is that why you became a yes man?

Sure,

compared to no, it's much easier to say yes.

But you know,

once we, the salary men, start saying only yes,

our job becomes merely a process.

A process can be performed by robots.

But we can't allow ourselves to become robots.

That's something I learned from my colleague.

Hello?

- Has President Yuasa called yet? - No, not yet. How's it going with you?

Actually, I'm meeting with Foster's Far East Area Manager and working out some details.

If possible, she'd like to meet you, the person who initiated this proposal, before she leaves.

Where shall I go?

- The front entrance of the main building. - Got it. I'll be right there.

I'm going to the main building.

Please don't!

That screw...

I don't want you to pick it up.

Why?

Don't you recognize this?

I didn't think you would.

You're that kind of a person.

But one of these days, you'll come to recognize it, whether you want to or not.

This screw is made of resin. It's extremely light.

- If we have this, the business will recover for sure! - Please let go!

That's too bad.

You may not have enough time left

to be talking about one of these days.

- Are you transferring me out? - If you can't produce results at the FSA inspection,

that's the expected outcome, isn't it?

Executive Director,

I may only be a lizard's tail to you.

However, the tail that's been cut off runs amok for a while.

You never know what it may do.

You'd better watch out.

Sorry about that. After I called you out.

- It was Owada, right? - Exactly. I saw him coming.

I figured it might not be a good idea to be seen with someone from Foster.

- How was it? - Negotiations are going smoothly.

But as expected, it's hard for them to make a decision on

the final agreement without knowing President Yuasa's true intentions.

- I see their point. - I do too. So what's he gonna do?

President Yuasa.

- Kondo. - Hey.

How's it going with President Yuasa?

He seems to be racking his brains in his own way, but

I imagine he'll decide to withdraw by tomorrow.

That's the only way he can save the hotel.

That's right.

Although I don't think it's likely,

Deputy Hanzawa wouldn't happen to have a trump card

to revive the hotel, would he?

There's no way.

Aren't you actually

scared of him somewhere deep inside?

Surely you can't be serious.

-There's not much time left. You gonna make it? - I don't know. Will I?

What do you mean you don't know.

The fate of Iseshima Hotel and our bank is in your hands.

You're wrong there, Tomari.

It's the owner who has to decide what to do with his company, not the bank.

If Iseshima Hotel can be saved,

President Yuasa is the only person who can do it.

Ultimately, we, bankers, can only put our faith in the owner.

You may be right about that.

I'm planning to get a statement from President Tamiya tomorrow.

Whether Tamiya Electric can revert back to a decent company or not

is up to President Tamiya too.

That's not all.

If you can get his testimony, we can bring Owada down.

We're counting on you, Kondo.

So you guys too, you gotta do whatever it takes to get through the FSA inspection.

Of course, that's what we plan to do. Right? Hanzawa-kun.

Tomari. Kondo.

No matter what the outcome,

I'm glad you guys are my colleagues.

That's how I feel.

Hanzawa.

Can you say that one more time? I'm saving it as a keepsake.

- I said it seriously, you know. - You're being dramatic.

- As if this was our last meeting in this world. - I shouldn't have said anything.

Last meeting in this world is pretty dramatic too. Is this a period drama?

Sorry for the mess.

Last time it happened so suddenly, things got pretty hectic.

I thought I'd get a head start this time.

Yukiko.

- I'm really sorry. - It's okay.

But I think it was a bit of a shock to Yosuke.

He has to part with the friends he finally made here again.

Don't worry about it. He loves his father very much.

I'm sure he'll understand.

I smell something fishy~.

What do you mean?

Whose phone call have you been waiting for all this time?

It's about work. What else is there?

If you're so worried about it, why don't you make the call first?

No...

all I can do is wait.

It's not an easy decision to make.

Hana.

Depending on the answer I get on this phone call,

we may end up leaving Tokyo.

That's what I thought.

I can tell just by looking at you.

I'm sorry.

Promise you won't get mad?

I've been thinking that it might be better for you if you got away from the bank.

It's not a bad idea to take it easy somewhere out in the countryside, don't you think?

The world doesn't revolve around the bank, you know.

Thanks.

But let me hang in there a little bit longer.

There's something I still have to do.

But don't get too reckless, okay?

FSA Inspection

Day of

Final Hearing Investigation

Good morning.

Good morning.

- Good morning. - Decisions like this

are hard to make until the very last minute.

We still have 30 minutes.

I'm sure

Yuasa-san will make the decision.

- Hello. - Hanzawa, the information leaked out.

Those guys from FSA have Basement Level 2 completely sealed off since this morning.

The hiding place has been found out.

Is it all over? Without a plan for reviving Iseshima Hotel,

and if they get a hold of those files to boot,

there's no way we can explain ourselves out of this.

We might as well prepare ourselves for the worst.

Yeah. Sorry. I can't do anything for you anymore.

Hanzawa.

Here they come. Gotta go.

Hanzawa.

Good luck.

FSA Inspection Final Hearing Investigation

We will now begin

the final hearing investigation in regards to the credit judgment of Iseshima Hotel.

I apologize for being late.

Look at all the spectators we have today.

I'm getting all excited.

You may begin.

I will be speaking in regards to the credit judgment

on Iseshima Hotel, including the sequence of events up to now.

What is it that you want to talk to me about?

- It's about the subleased loan to Lafite. - That again?

You'll be gone shortly. It's none of your business.

We're paying back Tokyo Chuo the 30 million yen loan we diverted to the third party, aren't we?

Are you sure Lafite is going to pay us back?

I'm not expecting them to pay us back immediately anyway.

Don't we need that 30 million now at this time of our financial crisis?

There are circumstances you don't know about! There's nothing we can do if they won't pay us back.

You don't know anything about it.

No. I do know.

What do you know?

That 30 million.

You were told by Executive Director Owada to lend it, right?

Accordingly, as indicated by the vacancy rate from the past 3 months...

That's enough!

Nothing's changed since the last time.

I can only think of it as a stopgap measure.

Frankly speaking,

I find it hard to believe that this kind of restructuring plan would actually materialize.

Isn't it obvious from looking at how much of

its past management plans Iseshima actually accomplished?

Sales, profit, everything's too optimistic!

In regards to this year's business at least,

it should be proceeding according to the plan.

Aren't you asserting that it won't work this time because it didn't last time

to twist it around to conform to your basis to classify it as effectively bankrupt?

- Twist it around? - If you're saying the plan lacks feasibility,

please point out what specifically is wrong with it.

Let me tell you then. In the first place, the basis for the sales forecast is vague...

That basis was explained at the prior hearing. Performance is recovering smoothly.

- The targeted profit... - After cutting down costs extensively,

- profit rate is increasing considerably. - What about the issue with Nalusen!

Now that the latest reservation system isn't available,

there's no indication of any alternate plan!

In the first place, in order to develop that system, Iseshima

poured in 11 billion 304 million, 500 thousand!

What do you intend to do about that loss?

Unless President Yuasa steps down and the management policies are revamped,

classification of Iseshima Hotel as effectively bankrupt is to be expected.

If you can dispute that, go ahead.

No, I have no intention of disputing that.

As Inspector Kurosaki said,

as long as we're unable to resolve the problem brought on by Nalusen's bankruptcy,

classification as effectively bankrupt cannot be helped.

T-that's right.

If that's the case, I think it's best for the bank

to have President Yuasa step down.

In fact, this is Executive Director Owada's proposal.

No, we cannot agree to that.

What are you talking about?!

In that case,

you'll have to come up with a loan loss provision of 150 billion.

Is that what you want?

We cannot consent to either one of those options!

- What's with that self-serving answer? - The problem of Nalusen

that you pointed out earlier has already been resolved.

What do you mean?

Iseshima Hotel will become affiliated with Foster,

the biggest hotel chain in America!

I just now received President Yuasa's ready consent.

This is the proof!

Iseshima Hotel has decided to accept Foster's offer.

Do you expect me to believe you with just that e-mail?

What's Foster saying?

Am I to assume you have Foster's consent too?

Excuse me.

Kurosaki-san, if you're concerned about Foster, please put you mind at ease.

Just now, I got their consent over the phone.

Hanzawa, they agreed to all of our conditions.

Negotiations successfully completed!

That's impossible. Yuasa's an autocratic family-controlled manager!

How can he agree to be bought out...

President Yuasa isn't simply an autocrat.

He's a clever owner who can foresee the future of Iseshima Hotel.

According to our condition, President Yuasa will continue to retain his position, and

at the same time, Director Hane, who incurred a loss

due to investment failure, will be removed.

By accepting financing from Foster, the initial capital gain will be 20 billion.

Furthermore, Iseshima Hotel will share

Foster's reservation system as part of the cooperative business agreement.

Rather than starting from scratch themselves, they were able to obtain a system that's much more

trustworthy and have the ability to attract customers.

If they have the backing of the capital of Foster who has an AA rating,

not only is Iseshima Hotel no longer in jeopardy, but

they can be expected to rapidly increase their sales revenue.

I appreciate your numerous suggestions, however,

they no longer have any problems that would cause them to be

classified as effectively bankrupt, so please put your mind at ease.

Any other questions?

Then you don't have any other information on Iseshima Hotel

that we were not informed about, right?

Of course.

Really?

Then perhaps you can accompany us.

To Basement Level 2.

Come on. Let's go.

Let's all go together.

I'm coming too.

Hey, Kishikawa. What's going on!

I don't know either!

Executive Director Owada asked you, and Manager Kishikawa carried it out. Am I wrong?

5 Years Ago

If you cooperate with Owada-san, you can't go wrong, President.

The borrowed money will be paid back immediately, but

I'd like to have a long-lasting business relationship with you from now on too.

I understand. In that case,

I'd be happy to cooperate.

However, keep in mind that

I'm in no way involved with this matter.

I've told my colleagues at the bank about this too.

It will be a big issue soon.

However, Owada will say that you did it on your own, and

and try to save himself.

That can't be...

Ultimately, you were just used, President Tamiya.

Wait here for a minute.

Hello. This is Tamiya.

You're putting me on the spot, calling me so often, President Tamiya.

Is it true that matter is about to get exposed?

Who told you that?

Kondo from our office.

He'll be gone soon. There's no problem

Are you sure?

He's saying he already told his colleagues at the bank.

Owada-san.

The money...when will you give it back?

I'm sorry, but I'm tied up at the moment. Let's talk about that later, maybe tonight.

Didn't you say at that time that you'd pay me back right away?

But I also said this. Keep in mind that I'm in no way involved with this matter.

Good bye.

Go ahead and laugh if you want.

Unfortunately,

I'm not in a situation where I can be laughing at others.

President.

Just one last request.

Won't you join forces with me to recover the 30 million yen?

How?

It's easy. All you have to do is tell me everything that happened.

I'll write up the report, have you sign and seal it,

and submit it to the bank.

Then what?

That would be the trump card to get Owada removed.

Then the circumstance would come to light, and

you should get the 30 million back in some shape or form.

If that happens,

maybe your transfer will get canceled too, huh?

Frankly, I don't think that'll happen.

In an organization, it would take an act of Congress to overturn

a personnel move that's been decided once.

Then...

why are you doing this?

What other reason is there?

It's for this company's sake, of course.

I feel bad making the Chairman accompany us all the way down here.

Please don't mind me. It's my duty as

the chairman to see this through until the end.

That's quite admirable of you.

Kurosaki-san.

What in the world is in here?

Why don't you ask Deputy Manager Hanzawa what's in here?

Right?

All righty now. Please open the door.

Deputy Manager Hanzawa.

I know that you have the key for whatever reason.

There's nothing here that's worth showing to you.

Shut your mouth. I don't care, just open the door.

Oh~ look!

What are these strange boxes I see here.

Well...

What can be in these boxes?

I'm asking you what's in here.

You can't answer me, can you?

Then I'll answer for you.

These boxes contain

hidden files on Iseshima Hotel, don't they!

What's this?

What the heck is this! Hey!

What the...?!

They're props we use at banquets. Is something wrong with that?

Kurosaki-san, what are you trying to do?

I thought they might get in the way of the inspection, so I had them stored here.

Does the FSA inspection include things like banquet props too?

There should've been hidden files here. Hanzawa, what did you do with them? Bring them out!

There's no such thing anywhere.

Kurosaki-san, this is the reality.

Are you still going to insist on your illusion that doesn't exist?

Tokyo Chuo Bank will be reporting you for libel to FSA.

Is that all right with you?

It seems Inspector Kurosaki misunderstood something.

But these things happen all the time.

Let's pretend this never happened.

Are you all right with that?

Thank you...for your concern.

You really did it this time.

I'm not sure what you mean.

Inspector Kurosaki.

For your hard work during this extended FSA inspection,

I thank you.

I won't forgive you for this until I die!

Did you use magic?

Was it magic?

Tell me how you did it.

- How did you switch them around? - I didn't switch them around.

I figured something like this might happen, so I had them ready from the beginning.

- You mean you were deceiving me too? - I wasn't deceiving you.

Didn't I tell you? It's always darkest under the candlestick.

I get it now. So those boxes were dummies.

I was afraid they might find these here,

I was breaking out in cold sweat.

I believe it. I can imagine!

- It's Kondo. Hello?

How did the FSA inspection go?

We managed to get through it. How's it going with you?

President Tamiya testified.

I'm going to write up a report and bring it with me. Let's meet up tonight.

I see. Good job, Kondo!

You have one new message.

This is Tamiya.

Owada-san...I'm sorry, but

I told everything to Kondo-san.

Anyway, that's all I have to say.

I will not allow you to sell Iseshima Hotel to Foster!

- Please retract it immediately! - It's been decided already.

Even if we're bought out by Foster,

as president, I'll keep on protecting this hotel, the staff,

and our guests who love this hotel.

Using my own methods, not yours.

You're just like your father after all.

It's because of autocratic presidents like you, doing whatever you please,

that this hotel was ruined.

Will you be able to change that?

I will change it.

Executive Director, did you wish to see me?

What happened here...

Don't mind that.

More importantly, something bothersome's occurred.

Hello, Kondo speaking.

My name is Kumai with Tokyo Chuo Bank's Secretarial Division.

Secretarial Division?

We'd like to confirm a few things in regards to Deputy Manager Hanzawa in Operations Division 2.

In regards to Hanzawa?

Now then, here's to the successful FSA inspection.

All this was possible because you got Foster to make the move.

- Thanks, Tomari. - You owe me big time.

Hurry up and climb to the top and pull Kondo and me up too.

Now that Kondo got President Tamiya to testify, we can finally get to Owada.

At any rate, Kondo did well, didn't he?

He can get things done when he has to.

Excuse me.

The other party has arrived.

Kondo-kun, sorry for calling you out suddenly.

I'm not sure what's going on here.

I was called out by Kumai-san from the Secretarial Division.

I really wanted to talk to you, so

I asked him to call you for me.

I have another engagement after this. I'd appreciate it if you can keep it short.

I'm sorry about that. Let me be frank.

I wanted to talk about your personnel matters.

I understand you're getting transferred out shortly.

Nemuro*, was it?

* City on the eastern tip of Hokkaido

Yes.

That sure is a long ways from here.

It must be tough for your family to move way out there.

What are you trying to say?

That transfer...

I can

call it off.

But to do that,

there's a condition.

Condition?

The report you have in your possession now.

I don't want you to disclose it.

That's all there is to it. It's a simple matter.

Even if I don't submit it, I've already told a number of people about the indirect loan.

That can be dealt with easily. As long as they don't have President Tamiya's testimony.

Are you saying that if I destroy that report, I can remain at Tamiya Electric?

- Is that what you're trying to tell me? - No, no, no...

You're misunderstanding something.

I'm saying that I'll

bring you back to the bank.

Where would you like to go?

Main bank, branch, Loan Department, Investigation Department.

As I recall, you were hoping to get in the Public Relations Department when you first joined the bank.

If you like, I can work something out along that line.

It is really possible?

- For you to do that. - It is.

If you hand me that report.

This is a great opportunity for you.

I'm sure your family will be thrilled as well.

Kondo-kun.

Right here and now,

I want your answer.

Why don't you try going back?

To being a banker.

If it looks like there might be trouble, come talk to us right way.

Your title or where you're at may change, but you're still you.

No matter what the outcome,

I'm glad you guys are my colleagues.

It's a supplementary prep school. What do you think?

- What do you mean? - It costs quite a bit.

He has to part with the friends he finally made here again.

I'd be grateful...

for your help.