All language subtitles for You Can Succeed Too 1964

A TOHO PRODUCTION

In order to survive in
the daily grind,

In order to keep ahead
of the rest,

In order to push away
those who are in the way,

I train my body every day!

If my bones are sturdy,

I can make things happen!

I can! I can!
I sure can make it happen!

Can I make it?
I can, for real!

Will I make it?
I can, for real!

I can! I will!
I absolutely will!

Hey, wake up!
I'll give you a lift.

Quiet!
Let me sleep some more.

I still have an hour and a half.

What? You're not going to
make a career like this.

I care more about sleeping
than about a career.

Well, suit yourself!

Even if your pants are worn-out,

Even if you're flat broke,

Even if you eat nothing
but noodles,

you have to be dressed to kill.

I always wear a
three-piece suit.

Hey! I'm leaving!

See you later.

This way, I will make
things happen!

I can! I can!
I sure can make it happen!

Can I make it?
I can, for real!

Will I make it?
I can, for real!

I can! I will!
I absolutely will!

I can! I will!
I absolutely will!

YOU CAN SUCCEED, TOO

Produced by:
Sanezumi Fujimoto

Written by:
Toshirô Ide
Eizô Sugawa

Music by: Toshirô Mayuzumi
Lyrics by: Shuntarô Tanikawa

Choreography by:
Yukio Sekiya

Cinematography by: Masaharu Utsumi
Production Design by: Tatsuo Kita

Sound Effects by: Michio Tone
Lighting Effects by: Toshio Takashima

Film Editing by: Yoshitami Kuroiwa
Costume Design by: Etsuko Yagyu

Cast:

Furankî Sakai

Izumi Yukimura
Kiiton Masuda

Mie Hama, Mie Nakao,
Ichirô Arishima

Ito Seri, Ikio Sawamura,
Hiroshi Tachihara, Arihiro Fujimura

Yôyô Miyata, Toki Siozawa,
Masanari Nihei, Kazuo Suzuki

Jun'ichi Tanaka, Yutaka Nakayama,
Ichirô Namiki

Konji Uno, Yoshiko Miyata, Kyoko Mori,
Mieko Kurenai, Ryuichi Hoshokawa, Ken Etigo

Michiko Kawa, Kiyomi Mizunoya,
Ernest Richter, Marjorie Richter

Yoko Yano, Wakao Tanabe, Kayoko Suzuki,
Setsuko Kawaguchi, Midori Uchiyama

Eimei Esumi, Koichi Kubo,
Mamoru Hirata, Kazuko Imai

Vocal Shop and Studio #1 bands
of Gekidan Seinenza label

Directed by:
Eizô Sugawa

Hey!

This time, during his
foreign trip,

Mr. President held negotiations
with World Express,

the largest American
tourist company.

This was the most important development
since our company, Towa Tours, was founded.

Very true.

Mr. President,

as far as I know, the president of
Kyokuto Tours, our competitors,

is also going to the USA
to try to compete with us.

The timing is bad for us.

We have to deal with
Kyokuto Tours now.

That's true.

Here you go.

May I, Mr. President?

I have my own opinion
about this.

In English it's called
"Olympic".

In French, "orampi".

In Italian it's pronounced
"olympichi".

In Japanese...

What?

In the tourist business,
it's called something else.

Something like this happens once in a
lifetime. It unites the whole nation.

Our company too has to unite
and become a single body.

We have to fight back
against Kyokuto Tours!

- You...
- We have to...!

- Hey!
- What?

Calm down a bit.

Everything that has been
said was confirmed,

as the company's main direction
at the management meeting. Is it clear?

Boss, to cut the long story short,
if the department of foreign tourism,

manages to attract a large
number of clients,

we can make it happen, right?

Exactly.

I see.
Consider it done.

So, I'll take care
of the budget,

and your job is to use your
head and provide ideas.

You mustn't just rely on me
to get everything done.

You have to impress me,
since I'm your boss.

- Boss!
- Impressive.

Impress me with your
ideas instead!

I have an idea.

Here, here.

Boss, what do you think
of this idea?

When Mr. President departs from the Haneda
airport, we can arrange a big demonstration.

The advertising effect is 100%
guaranteed. Mr. President will be happy.

You always say that we
have to act quickly.

Quickly what?

You can trust me.
Am I right?

- But...
- So, you have to trust me!

We're all together!
Only the best.

We're all together like
matches in a box.

Hey, Japan-Nippon-pon!

We're your best guides to
the Japanese culture.

Hey! Mr. President is
departing soon.

- What's going on there?
- Yes.

What's going on?

You told us to trust you.
What is this?

Hold on a minute.

What's going on there?

Well, what's going on is...

Stop mumbling!
Go find out.

Hey, Japan-Nippon-pon!

Here, Japan-Nippon-pon!

Yes, Japan-Nippon-pon!

Hey, Japan-Nippon-pon!

Here, Japan-Nippon-pon!

Yes, Japan-Nippon-pon!

Hey, Japan-Nippon-pon!

Here, Japan-Nippon-pon!

Yes, Japan-Nippon-pon!

Hurrah!
Banzai!

Hurrah!

Welcome!
Hey-hey-oh!

Enjoy your trip!
Hey-hey-oh!

Come back soon! Ta-ta-ta!

We're looking forward.

Ta-ta-ta!

Mr. President is happy.

This is for you, Wakamatsu-sama.

Branches are covered
with leaves.

Hey, Japan-Nippon-pon!

We're your best guides to
the Japanese culture.

Hey, Japan-Nippon-pon!

Here, Japan-Nippon-pon!

Yes, Japan-Nippon-pon!

What?

What happened?

- Time's up.
- Hold on.

Here.

We're back!

Hey, Japan-Nippon-pon!

Here, Japan-Nippon-pon!

Yes, Japan-Nippon-pon!

Hey, Japan-Nippon-pon!

Here, Japan-Nippon-pon!

Yes, Japan-Nippon-pon!

Hey, Japan-Nippon-pon!

Here, Japan-Nippon-pon!

Yes, Japan-Nippon-pon!

Taklamakan.

I haven't seen you,
Taklamakan desert.

One day, I'll be back.

Riding a donkey.

Where the horizon is
seen from all sides.

To the motherland of my heart.

To Taklamakan,

the desert of my dreams.

Mr. President!
President Kataoka!

I'm Nakai from the department
of foreign tourism.

Oh, you're our employee?

Yes, I didn't manage to eat
because of all this confusion.

An internal flight passenger was put on
the plane by mistake, so we had to go back.

Now, we need two more
hours to get ready.

I see.

That's even for the better.

I forgot something important.

The food was good.

Waitress!

As soon as I got on the plane,
I had a craving for noodles.

- Coffee, please.
- Yes.

Do you happen to have a tenner?

I'd like to make a call, but
I don't have any Japanese money.

I see.

You saved me.
And pay the bill, will you?

Hello!
Is it you, baby?

Yes, it's me.
It's me.

What?
No, not from America.

I'm in Japan.
It's the truth!

I hate you!

Come on, don't be mad.

Everything will be delivered
today, like I promised.

Be a good girl.
I know, I know.

A brooch from Tiffany?
As soon as I get back.

Bye, bye!

So busy, so busy.

Aren't you the head of the
department of foreign tourism?

I'm the deputy head.

Yamanaka-kun,
if I'm not mistaken?

Nakai.

Oh right, Nakai-kun.
You're a great guy.

You're the only one who
catches me every time.

I just really like planes.

Planes?

Sorry, I'm so sloppy.

You're exactly the one I need.

An ordinary person
won't do here.

You seem trustworthy.
I'd like to ask you something.

I was going to have this cheque
delivered by train, but I forgot.

Can you deliver it for me?
Right now.

Ah, where to?

To Azabu.

The girl is a daughter of
someone I owe a lot.

I send her money every month.

Oh, that's so touching.

You see, Yamanaka-kun.

- Nakai.
- Right, Nakai.

Excuse me.

Excuse me!

Excuse me!

Go away, go...

- Who is it?
- I'm here on President Kataoka's request.

You weren't in much of a hurry.
Come in and wait.

Und... understood.

Pinkie! Pinkie!

I'll be right there.

What happened?

The tap is broken.

- Do something.
- A tap?

Quick!

What are you doing?

What's wrong?
The iron must be broken.

You're so cute.
What's your name?

I'm Nakai.

Do you work for Papa?

By Papa, you mean our President?

That's right.

Mr. President is like a father
to you, isn't that so?

You could say so.

But I forgot about the main
thing. Have you brought it?

What?
Oh yes, sorry.

Here.

Ah, it got so wet!

Is it okay?

Thank you.

Ah, I'd like to get a receipt.

A receipt?
I've never given such a thing.

But I need proof that
I delivered it.

Your card with your signature
on it will do.

I only have my work card.

- Will this do?
- Yes, anything is fine.

What should I write?

Well, something like,
"I received the cheque".

Satisfied now?

I don't know how to thank you.

Do you have a stamp?

Welcome.

Everything is the best today.

I see you're in a good mood.

I've got an idea for a million yen.
What do you say, Yo-Chan?

I'll buy for three million.

Canned food isn't included.

So, let's say, your customer
pays the bill.

And you say,
"thank you very much".

And at that moment, a voice
from the inside shouts,

"Hurrah! Banzai!"

Where have you been drinking?
At Banzai bar?

Huh?

Don't you remember,
Yamakawa-San?

They have an employee by the
entrance that wears a blue kimono.

He says, "Thank you so much".

"Banzai!"

Really?
I didn't know.

Here's your food.

We have misozuke from
Kyoto today.

It's my favorite dish.
So unusual.

I got it from my mum who
lives in the village.

So, it's free?

It's delicious!

Thank your mum from me!

Thanks, mum!

I'd really love to take
you to my village.

What for?

Because you're always running around like
a hamster in a wheel. You're always busy.

Nowadays you have to fight
for everything you have.

That's why sometimes you
should relax in the countryside.

In the countryside?

To the country! To the country!
Let's go to the countryside.

When gumi is ripe,
winter will come.

They will become bright red,
and winter will come.

Scarecrows are standing
tall in the field.

We'll take a hot bath together.

Eh? A bath?

To the country! To the country!
Let's go to the countryside.

Let's get our frozen feet
warm by the fireplace.

Let's drink saké and
sing together.

I love the plum liqueur.

It's so sweet and sour,
sour and sweet.

If you see him once, you'll
always remember him.

See who?

The old man who used to ride me
on his cart when I was little.

To the country! To the country!
Let's go to the countryside.

Meadows covered with daisies
as far as the eye can see.

Fields of green and
fragile butterflies.

Grandpa and grandma,
cousins and keen.

Everyone living together.

Why are you laughing?

Because guys like you find
laughing girls pretty.

Someone like you should have at
least thirteen pretty girlfriends.

Yes, I'm quite popular.

Why not?

I never grow tired of looking
at you, Yamakawa-San.

Welcome.

Welcome.

- Same as usual.
- Very well.

Where have you been
all this time?

I was fulfilling
Mr. President's request.

Mr. President's request?
What are you talking about?

I said goodbye to him
with my "Banzai!"

And he happily flew off
to America.

That was a great idea.

Everyone thanked me.

A wrong passenger was put on Mr.
President's plane, so they had to go back.

That's why I ended up having
to fulfill President's request.

- Really?
- Yes.

I'm sorry to make you wait.

Hold on.

I'll do it. We have something
important to discuss.

As you like.

And then?

Well, I had to deliver a cheque
to someone.

Stop bullshitting me.

I'm not.
Here, Beniko Hattori.

- "Akasaka, Sharade Night Club"?
- Yes.

- What is this?
- A receipt.

"From Papa Kataoka"?
Who is this woman?

She lives with her dog in
a luxurious apartment in Azabu.

When I came in, she got
out of the shower naked.

Idiot!

You're really an idiot!
Use your head for once.

What do you mean use my head?

Listen, there are three ways for
an employee to succeed.

First.

Marry the President's daughter.

Second.

Become the head of a union.

Third.

Use the President's weaknesses.

That means, a woman.

So, this must be the third way!

Cut it out with your
dirty thoughts.

Idiot!

We have to find out everything.

Right now.

We have to hurry but
stay focused.

If it doesn't work one way,
we'll have to try another.

My IQ is so high.

Tara-ta-ta-ta-ta-ta.

This is how you make a career.

You can succeed too!
You sure can!

For real!

Can I? For real?

You can! You will!
You absolutely will!

This time, your academy has
invited an Italian designer,

Mr. Federico Antonio and
his thirteen models.

Unfortunately, there are neither
state subsidies nor entrance fees.

It takes millions to attract
the best people to the academy.

This is a very daring project
on the part of your organization.

I'd like to express my
admiration of your courage.

Here's the trip plan.

In short, here are the main differences
of the Kyokuto Tours plan.

Free service during your
stay in the country.

Knowing your academy's reputation for generosity,
there's no need to say anything more.

Apart from visiting
Tokyo and Osaka,

there are also fashion
shows in...

Ah, excuse me.

It's difficult to
enumerate everything!

But you have a plan!

Each minute, each second
and each yen is given there.

No extra expenses.

Besides, be it a tour
or a business trip,

a simple and convenient
itinerary is guaranteed.

- But...
- And finally,

the best part is,

since you're getting an
all-inclusive service,

you can expect complete dedication
from our employees.

That's killing three birds
with one stone!

The schedule we're offering
is pure magic.

But without your signature,

this magic can't take place.

Let's not put this off.

So, "the magic paper"?

"The magic paper"...
Give me the contract.

See?
It's all about the timing.

It was super quick.

Yes, it was a matter of timing.

Remember that we work together.

I know that.

So don't sit and stare.
Move your ass!

Idiot!

I'm sorry.

You're from Kyokuto Tours,
aren't you?

Yes. And you are from
Towa Tours.

He's not an idiot at all.
Look what he has!

Sorry, but we beat you to it.

See you.

Bye!

It can't be helped.

Let's try our luck with the
clients from Tonan Asia.

We keeping bumping into each
other today. Let's be friends.

You're going to Mr. Bhajar
in room 606, right?

Damn, they beat us to it again.

Hey!

They don't know yet that
Mr. Bhajar is already mine.

And what now?

At 6, Mr. Bhajar is going to
Tsukiji to try Japanese cuisine.

And at 8, he's going to a night club
in Akasaka to try Japanese women.

It's the Sharade Night Club.
We'll kill two birds with one stone.

Sharade?

You're so stupid.
Look at your card here.

I'm not going.

Welcome.

- Are you Beniko-San?
- Yes.

- Have a seat.
- Thank you.

I'm sorry for the other day.

Sorry for what?

I'm talking about that
guy from Towa Tours.

Ah, that guy who works for Papa.

Come dance with us!

Nakai, who came on Mr. President's
request, is my subordinate.

He's such a nice man.

Yes, he is.
But he's not very smart.

In order for him to become
something, I need to teach him.

So if you ever need anything,
just contact me.

I'll be more than
happy to help you!

Great! Great!

Hey, introduce that girl to me!

Oh, no, not this girl!

Hey, you promised me
pretty girls!

But Mr. Bhajar, you already
have girls by your side.

He just doesn't understand.

Hey, in my country, a man can
have one, two, three, four wives.

If he can handle it!

"Handle?"
What does he want?

Get over there.

Beniko-San, let's dance.

What? Mr. President?
Thank you.

Guys, terrible news!
Mr. President is back.

Huh? But he was going to come
back the day after tomorrow.

But it seems he arrived in
Haneda last night.

I just received a message
from headquarters.

Really?

He's on his way here now.

That's terrible.

Hurry up!
Let's meet him by the entrance.

Come on, come on!

Welcome back,
Mr. President.

We didn't know that
you were coming.

We would have met you.
Please, forgive us!

Is everyone here?

President Kataoka is back
in Japan! Hurrah!

Banzai! Banzai!

What is this?

Banzai!

Stop!

You're making too much noise.

Huh?

In America, when the president
comes back from a trip,

no one shouts "Banzai",
like this!

Got it?

So, what do they say?

They don't have any special
words for that.

- Welcome back!
- Welcome back!

- Oh, Yamanaka-kun.
- I'm Nakai.

Right, Nakai.
Can you come here?

About my request...

Yes, I did everything.

I took care of it.

"I received a cheque
from Papa Kataoka".

We got this instead
of a receipt.

I see, I see!

Who is that woman?

She's very pretty.
Exactly what Mr. President needs.

You idiot!
Stop talking nonsense.

She's Mr. President's daughter.
She studied in America.

Huh?
His daughter?

Attention, everyone!
Listen up!

This is my daughter Yoko.

Starting from today,
she will be in charge of

the department of foreign
tourism instead of me.

She will help you conduct
business well.

Ômori-kun, what do you
think about it?

Great idea.
Please help us work better, Ma'am.

So, like the President has already
said, my name's Yoko Kataoka.

From now on, I'll be
working in this office.

I'll be part of the
Towa Tours team, like you.

I hope we'll work
great together.

Now, introduce them to
our new policy.

In America, the main thing
in business is efficiency.

There, no one wastes
time or money.

Minimum investment - maximum returns,
minimum time - maximum result.

In America, all negotiations
are held in the office.

Expenses for clients' entertainment
are against the rules.

In America.

Work is work and fun is fun.
In America!

"Yes" is yes, "no" is no.

Yes!

In America!

I am I, they are they.

If you come to America,

black is black, red is red.

Yes!

That's exactly right.

I didn't drink a single cup of
coffee in the American office.

Americans are so rational,
it's boring.

Yes!

No, no, America is the best.

In America.

Everyone talks English on TV.

In America.

Restrooms are made in
the western way.

In America!

Everyone laughs when
they should laugh.

If you come to America,

no one laughs for no reason!

I agree with you.
I completely agree with you.

And in Japan.

Even if your underwear is
worn out.

And in Japan.

The tie is always American.

Oh, no!

People like me,

can't read Shakespeare.

But they can still say a
few words in English.

- English study, now.
- I love you.

- Why don't you believe me?
- No! No! No!

- How do you do?
- Oh, how do do do!

No!

Private calls and conversations
in the restroom are banned.

Get rid of procrastination and overtime.
Cut transport expenses.

Cut extra stationary expenses.

You heard that right.

No calls from girlfriends to
the office, understood?

That's right!

In America!

In America!

Six hours is six hours.

In America!

In America!

No one wastes time.

Yes!

In America.

Only in America!

You can buy guns freely.

Paf!

If you come to America,

you'll bathe in coca-cola.

Is that true?

In America.

Everything is in American style.

In America.

Everything is "automatic"
and "erotic".

In America.

Everything is "democratic"
and "fanatic".

If you come to America,

business is running "tic-tac".

Tic-tac... tic-tac.

Tic-tac... tic-tac.

Tic-tac... tic-tac.

Tic-tac... tic-tac.

Tic-tac... tic-tac.

In America!

In America!

Work is work and fun is fun.
In America!

In America!

"Yes" is yes, "no" is no.

In America!

I am I, they are they.

If you come to America,

black is black, red is red.

America!
America!

America!

In America!

Washing the dishes is
a men's responsibility.

In America!

Woman is a bust,
man is a rocket.

In America!

Only men pay the bills.

If you come to America,

a guy is good only if
he's not arrogant.

In America!

Man is an extension of woman.

In America!

Even babies are
"made in America".

In America!

Mink, skunk and Cadillac.

If you come to America,

you'll meet real cannibals.

Yahoo!

Idiot!
You confused America with Africa.

In America!

Everything is American.

In America!

Everything is "plastic",
everything is "psychic"!

Yes!

In America!

There is the Atlantic
and the Pacific.

If you come to America,

business is running "tic-tac".

Yes!

America! America!

America!

In the department of foreign tourism,
put particular emphasis on the following.

The most important thing when dealing with
foreign clients is being polite and smiling.

Look neat and well-dressed.
Prepare all paperwork quickly.

Don't let the client experience
the slightest bit of dissatisfaction.

OK, we agree.

And what do you think?

About what I just said.

Well... I...

No, no, no! I can see that you
didn't understand anything.

I guess...

See?
That is unacceptable.

You look scruffy.

Your tie is to the side.

Jacket is unbuttoned,
shoes are dirty.

I'm sorry.

I keep telling him about it.

But as soon as I turn away,
he messes up.

Be more attentive from now on.

Well, enough talking.
I'm going to Haneda now.

Are you meeting someone?

A tourist group, with whom President
and I signed a contract, is arriving.

Who wants to come with me?

- Yamakawa-San.
- Yes?

You'll come with us.

Yes, alright.

Welcome.

Welcome.

I'm getting luckier and luckier.

Yo-Chan, bring me a bottle.

Coming right up.

Today I took Mr. President's daughter
to Haneda to meet a tourist group.

She chose me from all
the employees.

Do you understand what
that means?

Even she recognized your talent.

Finally you're saying
something worthy.

She trusts me.

She made me responsible for
organizing the stay for this group.

It takes not only American-style
training but also brains like mine.

Let's drink to future success.

What kind of future success?

You're so stupid.
How many times do I have to teach you?

The first way to success is
"marrying the President's daughter".

Marry?

Your food is ready.

- Thank you.
- Here!

Let's drink to that.

Oh, last time you treated me
to misozuke.

Ah, it ran out.

But if you liked it,
I'll bring some more.

I'm going to the village soon.

To the village?
I see.

And I wanted to ask your advice.

My advice?

How about we meet
somewhere for lunch?

What a bad timing!

Starting from tomorrow, I'm going to
work as a guide for an American group.

Really?

What should I do, then?

Don't get upset.

Aren't you going to
regret it, Yamakawa-San?

Me?
No way.

I'll tell you, then.

Someone proposed to me
from the village.

Someone did?
I see.

I haven't said yes yet.
I wanted to talk to you first.

I get it!

Listen, Yo-Chan.

The first step to success for a woman
is choosing the right man.

If you hurry too much and
make a mistake, it's over.

But if you find an office
employee, like me.

That's exactly what you need.

You have to think it over.
Got it?

I don't understand.
So what should I do?

Don't be in a hurry.

You have to keep trying
and wait for your chance.

So I shouldn't go
to the village?

I have no right to
tell you that.

Your advice isn't very useful.

If I advise you not to do that,

then who will bring me misozuke?

I hate you!

Yamakawa-San,

I think Yo-Chan likes you.

I know.

That's exactly the point.

But those are just emotions,
devoid of any logic.

They don't lead to success.

The first way, the first way!

Ladies and gentlemen,
attention please.

Hokkaido will be like an ice box
for you who have come from Hawaii.

So, please bring this medicine with
vitamins to prevent catching a cold.

Here you are.

- Here.
- Thank you. You're really kind.

Oh, thank you.
You're very considerate.

- You're welcome, Sir.
- Thank you so much.

Please, be careful not
to catch a cold.

Again, please be careful.

Hello!
Nakai-kun, it's Yamakawa.

I caught a cold as soon
as I arrived here.

No, I caught a cold.

All our guests are freezing.

So our schedule has been
moved one day forward.

What?
What did you say? Yes.

Ah, you moved the schedule.

I see. Yes, yes.

I got it now.

Bye.

What happened?

Yamakawa-San just called
from Hokkaido.

He said he caught a cold.

A cold?
And what now?

Well, his voice was very husky,
I couldn't understand him very well.

He said something about
everyone freezing.

The sound was bad, so you
couldn't figure it out exactly?

That's right.

Yes.

In any case, if a client gets
sick because of us,

it'll be "a shame" for us.

- "Pity".
- No, "shame".

Go to Hokkaido and replace
Yamakawa-San.

- Replace him?
- As soon as you get there, contact me.

Contact me.

Got it?

Got it?

Hello!
Ah, it's Nakai.

Huh? Yes.

I've arrived, but Yamakawa-san's
group is no longer here.

What? Yes.

They left and went to Hakone.

That can't be!

Yamakawa-San didn't mention
that on the telephone.

He called from Haneda, and
Madam went to replace him.

I think she must be
in Hakone now.

She's going to be really angry.

Go to Hakone immediately!

The thing is, she got on
the bus and left.

Do you have any idea
where they went?

I think they might have gone
to lake Ashinoko or Jigoku ridge.

So it's too late to try
to catch up with them.

Probably yes.
Would you like to wait for them here?

Hey, look!

The guide we had yesterday was terrible.
He was rude, surly and just up for the money.

Whatever became of the guy
who was to take his place?

We've been waiting for him
since early this morning.

I'm very sorry. But can you
please wait a little longer?

Please, hurry!
We can't wait much longer.

I'm sorry, Sir.
I'll try to get him.

What happened?

Those two don't speak
a word of Japanese.

They didn't like the guide that arrived
from Tokyo yesterday, so he left.

I asked to get him replaced,
but it's not easy.

What if I work as a
guide for them?

I'm free today, anyway.

If you look at it like this,

Mount Fuji will rest right
on your palm. See?

Isn't that something? Look,
Mount Fuji right on your palm.

Look! Try it yourself.

It would almost fit on my mantle.
I wish I could take it home as a souvenir.

Then, why don't you put it in
your luggage and take it with you?

He's really a character, this guy.
Really a character!

Well, ladies and gentlemen,
you are very fortunate.

Many people have come here, but
they've never seen Mount Fuji like that.

Yes, it's perfect today!

Well, goodbye.

- Well, thank you very much.
- Thank you for a very pleasant day.

I enjoyed today too, thank you.

I'd like to pay you for your trouble.
Won't you take this, please?

Oh, I don't take any money.
A "thank you" is just the same.

- You mean this isn't enough?
- Oh, no!

I don't mean that.

I just don't want any money, because
I guided you around apart from my job. See?

You mean you did it out
of kindness alone?

Yes, of course.

Well then, take this money
for your kindness.

No, thanks.

- Come on, foreign man! Take it!
- I said I don't want it.

You're really stubborn,
aren't you?

It's you who is stubborn!

That's enough.
I won't argue with you.

Don't get so excited, darling.
This is one of his bad habits.

Please, forgive him.

Never mind.

Anyway, thank you very much
for what you've done for us today.

- Sayonara.
- Sayonara.

You lost, dear.

It's ridiculous. He's the most obstinate,
stubborn, bullheaded man I ever knew.

Nakai-San!

Thank you.

"Thank you" for what?

It all happened because of your
irresponsibility when handling that phone call.

Your actions incurred damage to
the company in terms of money and time.

- Thank you.
- Any words apart from "thank you"?

Yes... no...
thank you...

Who were those people
with you today?

I was free, so I conducted
a free excursion.

Even if it's not a tourist group,
where have you seen free service?

Do you remember who
pays your salary?

Thank you... no, but,

I was trying to comply
with your policy.

- My policy?
- Yes.

I don't like unnecessary
waste of time or money.

I don't remember advising
you to waste time.

But the most important thing when
dealing with foreigners is kindness.

And I completely agree
with that.

From now on, be more attentive.
And get your tie straight.

- Ah, hold on.
- What?

- I have a small souvenir for you.
- Souvenir?

Since I was on Hokkaido,

I decided to buy it.

For me?

It's not much, of course.

Here.

Thank you.
But you shouldn't have.

Thank you.

Small spots, tiny wrinkles.

One gray hair.

It's not a big deal,

but these are signs of age.

Someone, someone,

I want you to see my true face.

Someone, someone,

I want you to see my true face.

When I look in the mirror,

I can't lie to myself.

When I look in the mirror,

I see a lonely woman.

When I look in the mirror,

I'm scared to think
about the future.

Hello!

Nakai-San!

- Yes?
- It's me.

The tourist group has
a party today.

Yes.

Would you like to come with me?

A party?
But I don't have the right suit.

The one you have will do.

What? The one I'm wearing?
But it's...

Alright, you can ask
your manager for one.

I'll tell him.

But...

Don't be late. I'll be
waiting in the lobby at 6.

I'm sorry I made you wait.

You're late.

This suit is a bit tight.

It looks stylish, though.

Here, let's go.

Let's dance.

No... I don't...

Don't worry.
Come.

What happened?

Nothing really.
The clothes are a bit torn.

The clothes?

I don't see anything.

I'm talking about your jacket.

Ah, it didn't work out,
after all.

- I'm sorry.
- For what?

That I made you borrow
this suit.

You're apologizing to me?
That's surprising.

Simply unbelievable.

Why?

Which kind of person are you?
The morning one or the night one?

The one I am now.

If that's true...

If that's true...?

Nothing.

No! No! No!

I won't accept that
kind of answer.

But...

If we were in America,

such behavior would
be unacceptable.

I just...

In America.

"Yes" is yes, "no" is no.

Talkamakan.

In America.

- I'd never seen you.
- Work is work, love is love.

Talkamakan.

One day, I'll come back to you.

Riding a donkey.

Where the horizon is seen
from all sides.

To the motherland of my heart.

In America.

Taklamakan.

But in America.

Taklamakan.

In America.

- In Taklamakan,
- In America.

- the desert of my dreams.
- But in America.

Taklamakan.

Taklamakan.

Taklamakan.

Taklamakan.

Taklamakan, I haven't seen.

One day, we'll be back to you.

Together under the starry sky.

We'll sing all night long.

Looking for signs of love.

In Taklamakan.

In Taklamakan,

the desert of my dreams.

Ma'am!

Ah, it's you, Yamakawa-San.

Fortunately, I made it.

I'm sorry I caused you trouble.

Have you come just
to tell me this?

My voice is finally back.

Now I can speak.

I hope it won't happen again.

Yes... I mean no.

Well, everybody.

Hey!

Oh, boss.

This way, please.
Please.

Now, I'll guide you to
the tropical garden.

Over there, they use the steam of the
hot springs to make the plants grow.

Let's go.

Get in the bus.

Please.

- Is everyone here?
- Yes.

Is the old lady who
always gets lost here?

Yes.

You can never be too careful.
I'll count.

Nakai-San, count them.
There should be 23 people.

Oh my!
But there are 25 people.

Don't count me!
There were 23 people in total.

So why are there two
extra people now?

There must be a mistake.

Dad!

Oh!

Nakai-San!

Oh, hello!

Let's go.

Mr. President?

What are you doing here, Dad?

Well...

This is Beniko Hattori,
the one that I take care of.

I take care of her because she's the
daughter of someone very important to me.

- Is it true?
- It is, right, Nakai-kun?

Well... it's...

It's a long story.
Right, Mr. President?

Beniko-San, this is my
daughter, Yoko.

Glad to meet you.

Likewise.

But what are you doing here?

Well, I mean,

Beniko-San said that she really
wanted to meet Nakai-kun today.

What does that mean?

Well, the meaning is...

Right?

I guess I'll have to
tell you everything.

Beniko-San is Nakai-kun's
girlfriend.

- Right, Mr. President?
- Exactly.

No, that's not...

Stop mumbling!

You can't keep it a
secret forever.

- Is it true, Yamanaka-kun?
- I'm Nakai.

Right, Nakai.
Beniko-San asked me to come.

No, but...

I was not aware.

Don't be shy.
Mr. President approves it.

It's great that we met.

Today is Sunday,
and in America...

In America..?

In America, let's see...

In America.

No one works on Sundays.

In France.

Everyone makes love on Sundays.

In Mexico.

Everyone sleeps all
day on Sundays.

If you go to Alaska,

everyone catches fish
on Sundays.

But,

in Japan.

On Mondays, Tuesdays,
Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays,

And in Japan.

If you want to succeed,

In Japan.

You can't rest even on Sundays.

Except if you're in love.

Can I have some time
off with Nakai-San?

Why are you asking?

That's why I brought you here.

Very well.
Let's go, Nakai-San.

Hold on.

Nakai-San is still at work.

That's fine, I'll replace him.

- Well, you can go now.
- We're off.

Where are you going?

To a cozy place.

Right, Nakai-San?
Let's go!

Be careful.

I didn't really understand.

I wanted to meet again.

I like you.

Please stop.

Why?
No one can see us here.

Good morning.

Good morning.

- Good morning.
- Morning.

Hurry up.
We're going to Haneda afterwards.

As you wish.
Are you meeting someone?

It's Mr. McGregor from
World Express.

- You're well-informed.
- I know him too.

He's the leading expert in
the field of tourism in America.

If he doesn't sign the contract,
it will be a huge blow for us.

You're exaggerating.

But please be firm.

Nakai-San!

Yes?

- Mr. President wants to talk to you.
- Thank you.

- In his office, now.
- Yes.

Right now!
At once!

Why did Mr. President
want to see him?

I don't know.

I caused you a lot of trouble.

I'm embarrassed to
talk about it.

Yoko studied your work in the
department of foreign tourism.

Is something wrong?

Not at all.

There's no problem whatsoever.

The whole company operates efficiently
if each employee does what they can do best.

In that regard, you,

I'd like to transfer you to the
office of golf course construction.

You're transfering me?

I already arranged everything with
the HR department, so go immediately.

That's all I wanted to say.

I see.

That's all.

When the President asks for you
personally, it's a great sign.

What does that smile mean?
Promotion? Pay raise?

I'm being transfered.

Oh! Where?

To the office of golf
course construction.

What?!
But that's in the mountains.

That's a terrible career
failure.

Do you think so?

If I was insulted like
that, I'd quit.

Alright, I have to accompany
Madam to Haneda.

Ah, that guy from Towa Tours?

Ah, those guys from Kyokuto?
How's business?

Terrible.

And that must be the President's
daughter who came from America?

News travels fast.

Americans love Asian women.

Hey, watch your mouth.

Sorry.

You brought in such
an advanced weapon.

These guys must also be
meeting World Express.

Yes, that's very probable.
We must be vigilant.

Don't worry about that.

The President and I had lengthy
negotiations in New York.

That's great!

Oh, here's Mr. McGregor.

Mr. McGregor,
welcome to Japan.

Hello, Ms. Kataoka.

I want to thank you again for making
my trip to New York such a success.

My father also is very grateful.

Not at all.
It was my pleasure.

Please come to our office as soon
as you get settled. Will you?

I'll call you later.

My name's Yamakawa.

How do you do?

How do you do?

Back side.

No, no!
Back side.

I'll be waiting for your
call, Mr. McGregor.

Alright, I won't forget.
Bye.

Bye.

Back side?

Bye! Bye!

Yamakawa-San!

That wasn't a very good goodbye.

For Americans, it's normal.

Really?

Ten minutes is enough to
express your intentions.

Banzai!

The President himself
has arrived.

Please.

Thank you, everyone.

I see that Mr. McGregor
speaks Japanese quite well.

I didn't know that.

Seems like he enjoyed such
an emotional welcome.

If it goes on like this,
we'll lose to Kyokuto Tours.

What are you suggesting?

I know their tricks.

Enough playing! Let's switch to
the tactic of courting the client.

Courting is against
my principles.

I totally understand that.

But we have no choice with
such an unusual client.

Trust me.

We have to mobilize Mr. President
and the whole team.

This is the only way
we're going to avoid losing.

- Very good.
- Thank you very much.

Encore?

- What?
- One more dance?

Thank you, but no thank you.

It's time.
I have somewhere to be.

It's nothing.
Your leg is a bit numb.

Excuse me, but where
are you going?

To the Sharade Night Club.

Huh? Sharade?

If you're going to the
Sharade Night Club,

then I can go with you.
I know the place.

Alright, let's go, then.

- Well?
- Good.

- Ms. Kataoka!
- Huh?

Let's go all together.

Yes.

- Hey, Yamakawa-kun!
- Yes, yes!

I'm not coming.

Why not?

How can we go without our President?
Kyokuto's president came.

Exactly.
You have to come.

If you come, then the head of
the department can go home.

Well, let's go.

What?
That was unfair.

This way.

Ah, McGregor-San.
Please, this way.

Ah, I'm sorry I'm late.

No problem.

Well, thank you everyone.

Goodbye.

Thank you for bringing
our guest.

Well, it's time to go.

This way.

- Yamakawa-kun!
- Yes?

Never mind.

What does that mean?
And why are we here?

Why are we here, I wonder?

But... isn't that
person Beniko-San!

Looks like it.

Does she work here?

Ah, seems like it.

- Is she really your friend's daughter?
- Of course.

No doubt.

He's going to keep taking
care of Beniko-San.

Cut it out!

We can't allow our competitors
to steal the American from us.

I'm going in.

What are you going to do?

Your friend's daughter
will help us.

Mr. President!

If Beniko-San comes to our
table, so will McGregor.

Hold on!

I'm off!

Good evening, Beniko-San.

- Mr. President is here.
- Is he?

Bring McGregor to us.

I can't.
I'm working.

- But you are...
- Beniko-San, let's dance.

Okay!

What do you want?
Right, President?

Get out of here at once!

Dad, let's go.

Yes.

Yamakawa-kun, don't let
Kyokuto Tours beat us.

We have to get McGregor
whatever it takes.

- Consider it done.
- Let's go now.

Dad, what are you doing?

Coming, coming.

Take him to another night club.

I'll do everything I can!

Baby.

Don't be mad.
I'll make it up to you.

Baby, please.

No!
Liar!

Don't exaggerate it.

My lunch break is almost over.

Get dressed.

Here, here!

You're so pretty.

It really suits you.

Well?

Are you going to buy me
a diamond ring?

But I just brought you a
brooch from America.

If you don't, I'll never
forgive you.

Don't say that.

- The belt!
- Yes, yes.

Even for a president,
that's quite a lot of money.

Miser!

Alright, I'll buy it.

Right now.

Don't be silly.

Miser!

Who is it?

Don't you recognize me?

Who's this?

It's Yamakawa from Towa Tours.

What is Yamakawa doing here?

What do you want?

It's about Mr. McGregor.

McGregor?

My employees mustn't
see me here.

Come in.

Wow, you have a pink room.
Your name's Beniko-San, isn't it?

Beniko-San.

It's so funny.

Thank you for last night.

And?

Well, Mr. McGregor,

is going to be in the
Sharade Club tonight.

He's crazy about you.

So what?

That's why I told him
about this place.

Don't let him know that
I told you.

But if he comes, serve him.

Serving him?

For any price.

Alright.
I want a diamond ring, then.

It can be anything you want.

It's on the house.

Are you sure?

Can you promise?

You can trust me.

Who is it?

It's me, McGregor.

He's here!

Quick!
He mustn't see me.

I'm getting old.

Mr. President?!

Come in.

Baby, I missed you so much.

Me too, honey.

Nice room.

King-size bed.

Is the bathroom over there?

That's right.

Let's take a bath together.

No.

No way.
Absolutely not!

Please, be patient.
It's in the company's interest.

But this is a special case.

No.

- You can't do it.
- I don't care.

I can't let you do it!

Quiet!

But what now?

You have to be patient.

Let go of me.

Please, be quiet.

I have to.

Oh, oh, oh.

It's not hot.

Water!

- So what?
- It's water!

Idiot!

I'm soaked.

Mr. President!

Where are they?

They're gone.

They probably went
to some hotel.

This is not good.

Mr. President, I feel
for you.

Don't touch me!

But if it goes on like this,

World Express will be ours.

Will it be fine?

Don't worry.

He'll sign the contract
tomorrow.

I was thinking about Beniko.

Everything will be alright.

She'll be back tomorrow.

Will everything be alright?

Everything will be just fine.

I hope so.
For me, these were...

No, for the company, these were
extraordinary expenses.

But Yamakawa-San will
do it, for sure.

Yes?

Come in.

I have news about the
contract with McGregor.

Has he signed it?

We're finally going to work with
the biggest company in the world?

Kyokuto Tours are going
to be so jealous.

Their president got excited
a little too soon.

You did a good job.

I knew you were the right
person for the job.

Yes. Thank you.

He's speechless with excitement.

- Yamakawa-San, have a seat.
- Please.

Yes.

Lean back.

Would you like to smoke?

Here is a cigar.

You did a great job.

Hey, you... so?

Mr. President,
I was thinking,

that teams from many countries
will come to the Olympics.

Japan is a new place for them.

They might leave a lot
of money here.

Get to the point.

We could start working with a few
developing countries from Africa.

- Are you serious?
- Yes. The economic aspect is good.

We can offer service.

- For free?
- Yes.

Idiot!

- You!
- Huh?

How did it go with McGregor?

Oh, right, Mr. President!

Mr. President, here's the
economic journal.

I've read it already.

What did McGregor say?

When is the first tour?
Huh?

Calm down.

Yamakawa-kun, how many
people are coming?

Can we expect one
hundred people?

Not one and not two hundred.

Well done.

There would be a hundred if
he signed the contract.

What?
What did you say?

What did you just say?

Mr. President, I'm very sorry.

We didn't get the contract?

Mr. President,
give me your hand.

What?

Tell me.
Did we get nothing?

Nothing at all?

Yes, nothing at all.

We lost.

Idiot!

- Where's McGregor?
- Beniko-San and him...

Get to the point!

He ran off without paying.

Dumbass!

Get up, moron!

Get down!

Get on your knees and apologize.

On the floor!

Please forgive me,
Mr. President.

You spent so much money
on entertainment.

Beniko got her diamond
and ran off.

There's no result.
You're useless.

Nothing but a zero!

You are right, I'm just a zero.

I'm useless.

Ma'am!

At any rate, you're suspended.

I'd like to thank you
for everything.

Well, keep your head up.

I will.

I've been transfered to the
department of golf course construction.

- Really?
- Thank you for everything.

Good luck. As my final gift,
I'll offer you a piece of advice.

Huh?

When you feel terrible,
go to your beloved one.

Beloved one?

To Beniko-San,
the star of Sharade.

She likes to be surrounded
by men.

Oh, is that so?

I see you don't need advice.
You're pretty arrogant.

Beniko-San isn't my beloved.

She is...

Stop! I'm not interested in
your private life.

We're at the office.

Are you being the
"real you" now?

Excuse me.

You're still young.
Don't lose heart.

In the head office,
I felt like a robot.

I'd rather go to the countryside
and live a slow life.

- You don't need to justify it.
- I mean it.

And there's one more thing
I wanted to say to you.

What thing?

Stop thinking about those
three steps to success.

You better think about Yo-Chan.

- What? That's none of your business.
- But...

Let's arrange a farewell
party for you.

We haven't had a drink
in a long time.

Come on, drink.

I am drinking.

- Time to go.
- Where?

The train leaves soon.

Well, thank you for
everything, boss.

Are you going to go away
and leave me alone?

You're heartless.

Boss, you're drunk.

Are you alright?

I'm not drunk.

Look, I can still stand
on my own.

I spent my whole life working
for our dear President.

While the President and his
directors did nothing.

That's true.

Very true.

Do you understand how I feel?

I do.
Of course I do.

Believe me I do.

Thank you!

In order to survive in
the daily grind,

In order to keep ahead
of the rest,

In order to push away those
who are in the way,

I train my body every day.

- My heart has gotten stronger,
- Let's go home.

But I didn't manage to succeed.

I couldn't! I couldn't!
I failed!

Every day, you're shoved
in the packed train.

You bow your head to your
worthless boss.

Take your 10 thousand a month.

And don't even dare complain.

That's a man's life path!

- What can we do?
- What can we do?

Very well!
Let's go somewhere else.

Alright!

Yamakawa-San!

Shut up! Shut up!

In Japan.

Yes!

You can't build a career
on your own.

In Japan.

Yes!

There's an annual plan
of promotions.

In Japan.

If you don't have blatant flaws
and impressive virtues,

you will not get retirement
benefits.

Even if your pants are worn-out,

Even if you're flat broke,

Even if you eat nothing
but noodles,

you have to be dressed to kill.

I always wear a three-piece
suit.

Being an office employee,

means knowing how to make excuses
and lie with a poker face.

Being an office employee,

means flattering,
envying and showing off.

Being an office employee,

means being a complainer,
a gossiper and a hypocrite.

Being an office employee,

means being deprived of
honor and dignity.

And yet I still can't succeed.

I can't! I can't!
I can't succeed!

I don't want!
I don't want!

I don't want either
career or money.

I don't want either a
car or a house.

I don't want either a
wife or kids.

Screw it all!
And you all too!

A man!

A man!

A man is an animal.

A man!

A man!

A man is an animal.

Stop that!
Are you okay?

Bring one more bottle.

No way.
You're drunk as it is.

I said bring one more!

No!

Screw you all!

Yamakawa-San!

Yamakawa-San, hold on.

Yamakawa-San!

Ouch.

Ouch.

Are you alright?

What?
I'm absolutely fine.

Ouch, ouch!

Ah!
Are you really?

Where are we?

Ah, the stars are so beautiful.

The stars.

Just like in my village.

Take one star, take two stars.

Being on your own feels lonely,
but two can share things.

In the village, in the village!
Let's live in the village.

Fields of green and
fragile butterflies.

Meadows covered with daisies
as far as the eye can see.

Let's throw a coin for
the family ancestors.

Let's take our shoes off
and cross the stream.

A cart and a horse.

That won't do.
I'll clean it up.

In the village, in the village!
Let's live in the village.

Fields of green and
fragile butterflies.

Meadows covered with daisies
as far as the eye can see.

Let's drink the plum liqueur.

It's so sweet and sour,
sour and sweet.

Give this to Mr. President,
please!

But no one said you were fired.

I quit because Mr. President
is a liar.

We lost the contract because
Mr. President's lover betrayed us.

The President's lover?

I'm talking about Beniko.

Dad and her?

Exactly!

But, Nakai-San...

I made it all up to
protect President.

You made it up?

Shut up, old man!

Mr. President didn't want to admit
his mistake, so he made me a scapegoat.

If a company has a worthless
president, it will fail.

Suit yourself!

I feel so much better.

And now, let's move on to
the next exercise.

Relax your legs.
Right. Left.

- Dad!
- What?

I need to ask you something.
Tell me the truth.

What's going on?

Beniko and Nakai-San weren't
lovers, were they?

- You made it all up, right?
- No.

You don't have to deny it!

That woman was your lover,
wasn't she?

Not at all.
Why would you say that?

I know everything.

It's your fault that we lost the contract.
And that Nakai-San was transfered.

And that Yamakawa-San quit.
It's all your fault.

Yoko, it's just that...

Stop making excuses!

You don't understand.
You're too young.

When you grow older
and get married...

I hate you! I hate you!

Dad, I hate you so much!

I don't want to stay
here anymore!

Yoko, where are you going?

Excuse me.

Excuse me, Sir.
Here are...

- Ladies and gentlemen.
- Speak Japanese.

These gentlemen are here
to meet Nakai-kun.

- Nakai-San?
- Yes.

Will you come in, please?

Will you come in?

Please, please...

Mr. and Mrs. Wilson.

- How do you do?
- How do you do?

Is Mr. Nakai here?

Mr. Nakai is out of town now.
Can I help you?

That's a shame.
We like him very, very much.

We find him the most kind and
considerate young man we've ever known.

Really?

You know, young lady, back in the States,
in Denver, I'm president of the Rotary Club.

And I'd like to arrange
a group of tourists

from Colorado to come here
every year, from now on.

Thank you.
That's why we came today,

to ask Mr Nakai personally, if
he would look after the tourists.

Thank you.
Thank you very much.

Are you his wife?

No.

- Then you must be his sweetheart?
- No. Well, I...

You can't hide it.

No.
He's just a...

Mr. President.

I know, I know.

What is that?

Hold it, please.

Hey!

Hey!

- Hey!
- What happened?

Congratulations.
You're a Chief now.

Chief?

You made a triple leap.

You're the head of the
newly-organized American department.

What?
The head?

- That's right.
- No way.

And that's not all.
You can even become the president.

Get out of here.

Nakai-San!

Hey!

We've made it.
We've succeeded!

We've made it.
And so can you!

After all, I've made it!

And I've made it, too!

And so will you!

You're a Chief now.

And Nakai-San is a Boss.

We'll go to Taklamakan
on a business trip.

I want you to love my
face without makeup.

To Taklamakan,
to the desert of my dreams.

I'm not scared to look
into the future anymore.

I didn't train my body in vain.

We'll take a hot bath together.

- I have survived in this daily grind.
- We'll cross the stream barefoot.

We've gained love!
We've gained success!

We've made it and so can you!

You sure can!
Absolutely!

You sure can!
Absolutely!

You sure can!
For sure, you can!

THE END