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- Morning. - Good morning.

- Did you change your hairstyle? - Is it noticeable?

It doesn't suit you.

I changed the section you altered in the previous proposal.

Meeting the budget was a challenge.

Scheduling the forms to the relevant boards had already been decided.

I'm convinced that this project will certainly be

a proud pillar of our Madarame Corporation's business.

But at the meeting the other day -

- This project was going to be declined. - Because you tried to kill planned

increases for System Development Dept

However, this project

cannot be arbitrarily decided upon by Sawatari-san.

Naturally, this will be seen as your negligence.

- No, that's not it. - Then is our ability the problem? - Ability?

The schedule is reasonable and the team is motivated.

Yet it is impossible. Which means incompetence is the problem.

- You know what... - Incompetence.

You!

Besides changing the plan at this point.

I never changed the plan.

Enough!

Besides, what's with saying we're incompetent!

Because you are incompetent. Imcompetent...

- Withdraw it, withdraw! - I'm not going to withdraw!

General Manager, is this behavior allowed?

- Please say something! - First of all, you have no right to decide!

I'm the one talking now!

- System Development was lost for words. - Do you work here?

Yes, Media Planning.

Sawatari-san, the General Manager is asking for you.

This is a story of a man and a woman,

who, while blessed with enviable good looks, were heartless.

♪ Tarinai mono nara ♪ I have long been

♪ tokku ni aru kara missing something,

♪ Ushinau koto nante nanimo kowakunai so I'm not afraid of losing anything

♪ Chiisana yume naraba Small dreams probably

♪ kanawanai darou won't come true

♪ Ookina yume dakara but this dream is big,

♪ ima mada hashitterun darou so that's why I'm still chasing.

♪ Mou ippotte One more step

♪ tatoeba sore ga saigo no to make sure we have no regrets

♪ Ippo ni nattemo even if this becomes

♪ kuyamanai you ni our last step

♪ Mou ippotte One more step

♪ fumidasu bokura no yuuki wa because daring to step forward

♪ Hyappobun ijou no imi wo motsu kara carries more meaning than 100 steps

♪ Ato ippotte Just one more step

♪ doredake kakkowarukutte we won't give up

♪ Warawaretetatte akiramenai no matter how loud they laugh, call us fools

♪ Ato ippotte Just one more step

♪ funbaru bokura no kokoro ga we hold our ground, our hearts

♪ Sekai wo ugokasu chikara ni naru ♫ have the power to move the world

Please come in.

Sawatari-kun, there's a *secondment. * Secondment = temporary transfer

A secondment? For who?

You. Ha?

I understand how you're feeling. "Why me?

- Moreover, why now?" - Just as you said.

Actually we invested in a new business,

which will be the base for a new project.

You are to go there as our representative.

Needless to say, we also began as a start-up company.

We reached our position today

by overhauling old firms or

developing new ones. Venture, as in adventure.

For this reason, we must send someone

who is highly talented from our department.

- And that is ...me? - Yes.

This is an adventure for you.

If this project goes as planned,

you will be called back to Madarame Corp as an executive.

Executive?

The title will be general manager.

General manager, of which department?

That will be ... decided then.

In the near future you are expected to play a key role at our company.

That's the deal.

For the time being, I will go and see the secondment place.

- The answer is the result of that. - Hold on...

Give me the name and address of the company.

Hinode Promotion...

Kya~!

Hey! I was almost run over!

This is how it's done!

This is your job, isn't it? Then do it seriously!

Hey... does this happen to be Hinode...

I'm working right now.

What's with you!

Eh...?

Yuck.

Yes. Oh?

You desire to be an actress? Actress? Yeah.

- Er... what is this place? - Well, this is entertaiment promotion.

- Yes, hello, Shiota speaking. - General Manager!

Tell me the secondment is not for a talent agency!

For any future in the information industry

the decisive thing is content. Besides, it's entertaiment.

Ha?

Naturally we want to make this a creative environment.

First step, take part in the entertaiment industry.

Go ahead, learn the essential points you won't learn here...

- Wait a minute... - I'm in the middle of something now.

Later, I'm sorry. Sorry.

Jeez...!

Err, do you happen to be the one from Madarame's?

- Yes. - Ah... Sawatari-san.

Eh, Sawatari Ichiko-san.

Yes.

I have heard about you. I was little suprised.

I didn't expect you to arrive so soon.

Please wait a little. Eh...

Where is it again? Yes yes yes.

Ah~ Found it. Here here.

Apologies for the late introduction. I am company president, Namiki Masao.

I look forward to working with you. Preperations are underway.

- Yumi-chan, Yumi-chan - That... the thing.

Eh~ She is our editor, Ogata Yumi.

She does office work, communication, things like that.

Hello.

Yumi-chan. Yumi-chan...

Usually she is quite charming.

I rarely see her like this. Eh~ Here it is.

Already made. Here you are.

Manager?

Yes, you're the chief. Chief manager.

As there isn't one.

Excuse me. Wait a minute, wait a minute!

Ichiko-san, please wait a little. I have to introduce our talents.

- Talents? - Yes.

Eew.

This is Sawatari Ichiko-san.

She is our new staff member, or should I say support? She is our chief manager.

- She is the new, awaited strength. - I'm sorry but...

Voice actor, Kashimura Yuji-kun.

His catch prhase is, "I made it well-prepared."

"Nature's miracle voice"

Hello hello hello.

Look, Cinderella, the stars are shining.

There it is! Prince Aurora!

In addition, he has recordings.

Isn't he wonderful?

Here is Nishii Monami. She does hand modeling.

- Hand model? - Yes, hand modeling. She models her hands.

Like the ones you see in commercials.

"Face doesn't matter" kind of person Ah... not at all.

This this this. Like this.

Eh~ Such well-rounded hands. She has.

I'm Nishii. Please treat me well.

She always has constant work.

Though her fees are cheap.

And this cute one is Kogure Ai.

Self-proclaimed bikini model, but she has no work at all.

Hey, old man.

It's not old man. I'm the president here, right?

In reality, she is the daughter of a neighborhood acquiantance.

- I'm looking after her. - Well then, excuse me.

- Morning! - Good morning!

Ah, he's the last one. Our top star.

Wow~ Isn't she a beautiful woman. Is she the new actress?

- No that's not her. - In fact...

You don't recognise him?

- Hmm? - You really don't recognise him?

Hmm... Eh~ You really don't?

Really? Hmm...

Jya~n jajajajaja! Jya~n jajajajaja!

♪ Hello, Hello My Love Hello, Hello My Love

♪ Hello, Hello My Love Hello, Hello My Love

♪ Yume wa kanau monda ne Oh Baby, Dreams do come true Oh Baby,

- You're Tadakoro Shinya! - Bingo~!

- What is with that company? - Umm... you see.

The main star can't be a one-hit wonder.

I will work where assigned, if an entertaiment firm, so be it.

Weren't there any better places left?

Anyhow, you're job is to get results for Hinode Promotion.

In order for you to return as our company's central figure.

You see... About this project!

Madarame's president is more enthusiastic about this than anyone else. The president?

A project, sponsored by the president, cannot fail.

Hence, personnel selected you, Sawatari Ichiko.

- But me in that sort of... - At any rate just do it.

Well... I'm repeating, this is the president's order.

Right?

Thank you for waiting.

Thank you. It's tea. Here you are, Shinya-san.

What is with that woman? She was unpleasant.

I hate that woman, Sawatari Ichiko!

But Yumi-chan... since she is going to be your co-worker tomorrow onwards,

it's not nice, even joking, calling her without honorifics... right?

She was quite beautiful.

She seems like a woman who does her job well.

Because she is our energetic supporter

from IT giant, Madarame Corporation.

- Of course she can work well. - You're right.

Ai-chan. Do you have any impression of her?

Uhm...

- Well... - What do you think?

Ai-chan?

- The bag she had seemed expensive! - Only that!?

So, who will be in charge of her? Who should it be...

Me? Me?

But Ai-chan, you haven't had any work yet.

- So it must be me. - I think so too.

For the time being I leave the task to Tadokoro-chan

Please take good care of her.

Well, she is an amateur. I'll definitely teach her the ways of show business!

You are so reliable. Therefore from tomorrow onwards,

everyone please take care of our new comer Sawatari Ichiko-san.

Okay~!

Gotcha! Leave it to me!

- I'm home. - Welcome back!

You had a long day today.

Mom, welcome home. Have you done your homework? Not yet...

You promised to do your studies after you got home. Yeah...

You'll do them later, right?

- I will help you. - Okay.

- You must be tired. - Yeah.

Secondment? To a talent agency?

Will you be a manager or something?

Our company decided to move into show business

and I am supervising that.

Does that mean you're project leader? Isn't that wonderful?

- Well... I guess so. - Which production is it?

What talents are there?

♪ Hello, Hello My Love Hello, Hello My Love

Bingo~!

Well, various.

Can a person who doesn't lower her head do such a job?

For a while my schedule might be irregular

so please take care of me. Of course.

Oh Kengo-san, your sleeve is fraying. Eh?

Take it off later. I'll mend it.

There is no need. I can do it myself.

It's okay, it doesn't take long. Sorry for bothering you.

You always rely on mother for everything.

It's okay Rika-chan. After all Ichiko is busy.

But I'm also busy. Sorry.

You're too nice.

Why do you try to make everyone turn against me?

Because I don't agree with this. For the sake of your work you use your family.

It is mutually convenient that we live above and below each other.

Mutually? This is convenient only for you.

Please stop arguing.

Ah, Otousan, are you done? That was delicious, right.

Shouldn't you help around the house more?

Since father is like this now.

Kaasan, is the meal ready yet?

You just ate, didn't you.

Kazuomi, eat the vegetables. And the fish too.

- Food builds a splendid brain and body. - Okay.

Well... large family is a great thing, isn't it?

That's right. Give me seconds. Sure sure.

Kaasan, is dinner ready yet?

Hello Shopping Each Time

Everyone, you have been waiting!

Tadokoro Shinya's Hello Shopping Each Time!

This morning starts with Hello as always!

So without delay let's introduce today's limited special!

First, the new next generation, all purpose kitchen knife Cut-kun!

Look! It cuts a tomato so neatly!

Brilliant!

Any knife cuts well at first.

Next, with Cut-kun will be...

What could it be!

This Small Cut-kun!

- Amazing! - But wait, there's more!

- Like Deba Cut-kun! - Wow!

And Vegetable Cut-kun!

Wow, awesome!

Good work everyone!

Thank you for you hard work.

How was it? Educational, right?

If you follow me you'll learn everything about this job.

- This isn't even an important job... - What did you say?

- Nothing. - Well then, let's go to the next one!

This is Asami Nao's "The Weather Is Good"!

Reporting in front of Douzai TV station in Minatoku Tokyo.

Cold winds blew this morning, but now...

Are you for "Onsen Bus Tour Journey For Great Bargain" program?

- Tadokoro-sama and Sawatari-sama. - Yes.

Please write the name of the person in charge here.

In charge... Wait a second...

Move!

Good morning Daimon-sensei. We have been waiting for you.

Thank you very much. This way please.

Erm... Excuse me. Please, your admission card.

There is no need! This way please.

That man... He is Daimon Ryutaro.

He is number one in idol managing. His events,

movies, TV programs and more, are all succesfull.

The most popular, mightiest producer.

At his peak, the great Daimon Ryutaro-sensei.

Ha~

Eh~? To aim to be like Daimon Ryutaro? No way...

If we are going to do this then we must aim high.

But that's impossible.

Are you giving up without even trying? Uhm...

We must constantly make new projects and promote them

- and prepare new business models... - Are you stupid.?

- Stupid? - Our opponent is the Daimon Ryutaro.

- You have megalomania. - I don't want to hear from one-hit wonder.

- Wait, Sawatari-san. - But that is the truth.

He released only one hit song and since then he has been unnoticed.

Hey, that is a fine detail...

Well, speaking of amazing really amazing.

A moment of glory with lots of money coming in.

About the royalties... Eh?

Of all my songs, "Hello My Love!" is the only one

written by someone else. I receive no royalties from it.

Eh?

A pleasant notification now,

The actress representing Japan, Nakazato Reiko-san,

was awarded the actress prize by

the Competition Division of the Nice's International Film Festival in France

in the 65th Nice International Film Festival.

The award ceremony was held in early dawn, Japan's time.

She won over the present world stars...

- We're back. - We got gyuudon!

- Sorry we kept you waiting! - Welcome back.

Was there yakitori lunch boxes left? There was. Yes!

Yumi-chan, please bring the tea.

Sure.

I'm extremely happy.

This is thanks to everyone. Truly thank you very much.

"At the award ceremenony venue..."

I'm so hungry.

- Isn't that way too much red pickled ginger? - There is no such thing.

- Let's exchange. - No way.

- Why not? - No way! - I like red pickled ginger...

Hey, don't fight.

Are you really fine with this?

When there are people winning prizes in a glorious place.

- And here it's just about red pickled ginger! - No but, well...

Don't you want to walk the red carpet!

- But I'm a singer. - And I'm a voice actor.

- I'm a handtalent. - And I am an idol.

Although you don't sell anything yet.

Anyway... I'm leaving.

What this place needs is a fresh face.

A talent with motivation and ambition.

I'm going to look for new faces!

What was that?

How is scouting done?

Until then, you call out for destiny!

What is that attractive smile of yours!

This is horrible, isn't it.

Let's get out. Eh?

- Are you an actress? - Well...

...you must be frequently asked, but I think you're not.

- Did you come here to scout? - How did you know?

There is a kind of smell around the people in this business.

- Well but I... - This is who I am.

Morris Agency. Ishino-san.

Nice to meet you.

Nakazato Reiko...

So this is called... scouting in the streets.

In the streets... me...

But how do you find talents?

First, the eyes. Strong emotions in eyes. A must.

Please wait a minute.

Face is also important and walking posture.

Face. Walking posture.

But the final decision is based on sixth sense and one's own taste.

Sixth sense and tas...

Sawatari-san. They might have the attractiveness. What?

I found a good one.

That one. The guy wearing the barcode like t-shirt.

- That... - Should I hand him over to you?

No, I will do this on my own.

Really? Well then.

Pardon. You stand out.

I'm Japan's number one talent scout.

- Do you have a minute? - Well, more or less...

Let's have some tea over there for the time being.

Ha~.

- Hey you. - What...

Would you like to be an actress? Ha?

If you have interest we'll take you on.

- What do you think? - Excuse me.

How rude.

Hey you. Eh? You...

You are unfashionable.

The bangs should be more up... Yes, better.

What!

Hey you! You!

- Could you spare a minute? - Yeah...

I'll make you an actor. Ha?

Will you walk the red carpet with me?

...Really, what!

It is not possible to quit now.

Because this is the company president's personal order.

Then I will go see the president. Ha? Ha~!?

Since this is president's personal order then I will personally decline.

Hey... Hey! Sawatari-kun!

Wait a second! Wai... Wait a minute!

Sawatari-kun!

Yes, this is the President's Office secretary, Nakano.

- Is the President present? - Please wait a moment.

Hey... You'll interrupt him!

I'm sorry to bother you. Ah...

Excuse me.

And you are?

I am IT Division's Sawatari Ichiko. I came here for a chat.

Sawatari-kun! I'm sorry for bothering you!

This is about the Hinode Promotion.

I would like to hear your thoughts about this.

Why did you choose that talent agency?

- Err~ President, as a matter of fact... - Ah that Hinode Promotion.

- Namiki-san's company. - Yes, that one.

The project I was ordered to second to.

Second to?

Ah~ I remember now. Sawatari Ichiko-kun, right?

Yes.

You are going there was not a secondment.

- It was a demotion. - A demotion?

Demotion!? Why me...

Because you are an arrogant person. Ha?

You do your job well but, you don't understand other's feelings.

You have no compassion. Naturally, you are not popular.

What are you saying?

- This transfer was Shiota-kun's being kind to you. - Kind?

"I want to give her the opportunity to correct herself.

As a human being, as a business woman."

- Was that it? - Is it like that?

But... If I get Hinode Pro back on track

I was promised the position of general manager...

General manager?

When did your personal affairs get involved?

I will not agree with this. If the demotion is true

then there is no reason to stay with this company.

- Are you going to quit then? - Sawatari-kun!

Sawatari-kun!

I am terribly sorry about this!

You seems to have great deal of fondness towards her.

- She is a charming subordinate. - As a woman?

That is not it. I am devoted to my wife.

- I see. - Is it possible to reconsider Sawatari's case...

No need for that.

President...

It was not a temporary transfer. It was a demotion.

You do your job well but, you don't understand other's feelings.

You have no compassion. Naturally, you are not popular.

Ah~! What are you doing!?

Don't do anything stupid! Don't be rash! What?

When you are willing to die you might do anything!

Die?

You were going to jump, weren't you?!

- Who? - Who? You, of course!

Ha?

You know what! I just got foot sore. That's it!

Foot sore?

Look!

- Don't mess with me! - What are you doing?

You are the one who made all this fuss!

A~ah, I'm such an idiot.

You may have seemed kind but

you were interfering in another's business.

You...

Why are you here?

Work location changed to here.

"Will you walk the red carpet with me?"

- You saw that? - Can you really scout like that?

It's not your business anyway!

You think you're the most important person, don't you?

Ha?

You're the type who isn't satisfied if you're not admired.

I don't want to hear that from someone like you

- who doesn't do their job... - Are you an office worker?

You're the type who thinks work stops if you're not around.

Listen...

But, you are just one of many.

No different than part-timers like me.

Bull's eye.

First, the eyes. Strong emotions in eyes. A must.

You...

Will you walk the red carpet with me?

I want to be able to go back.

Eh?

Here. Would you visit our agency?

How much? Eh?

How much will you pay me to go there?

2,000 yen.

- 3,000 yen! - 10000 yen.

- You...! - Bye.

Okay!

But you have to come tomorrow. Understand?

Eh? Pre-pay me.

You'll get the rest tomorrow.

That's settled, you'll come tomorrow, right?

Permit me to withdraw my earlier comments about quitting.

Withdraw?

If I get the desired results,

would I get the position of general manager?

As general manager Shiota said.

Proven results, huh?

I will reorganize Hinode Promotion.

In 5 years... No, in 3 years

I will lift it to the industry's top position.

- The industry's top position? - To the top.

All right. But if you fail...

Then I will resign.

All right.

Thank you very much.

Encounters between people divide

approximately into three types.

Those, whose effects last barely an hour,

those, which end within a year

and then those, which last a lifetime.

What will it be for these two?

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