Original subtitles

Not for sale or hire!

Directed by KUROSAWA Kiyoshi

Good morning!

Mr. Isoda, this is for you.

Thank you.

Subscribed options are free of charge.

That's too much.

Good morning.

Mr. Omi, please decide quickly! I was counting on you...

You haven't reached your quota?

We're building our children's futures now.

Isn't that right, Miss Sasaki?

It's confidential, but...

we're going to provide "cancer insurance" policies,

at very interesting prices.

Your results are not good.

This crisis is hitting everybody.

But your sales stay the same.

It's a crucial time for me.

You really want this higher position?

Yes.

I'll never get used to that ambitiousness of yours.

I'm not about to change.

You've quit smoking'?

Are you with someone at the moment?

You think you're allowed to ask me that?

Right.

Miyako!

In the BD building over there,

the Contemporary Research Company is based.

A good development; It's growing.

Did you approach them'?

Yes.

Former state employees with significant savings

may have landed there.

It's worth a try.

Thanks for the tip.

Engaged!

Engaged!

So sad!

Having to do this in order to get clients...

Wait a minute!

The Hayashi Press!

You've tried to steal the deal from me.

That isn't straight.

What are you talking about?

Don't screw with me. I'll give you up.

Don't act innocent.

You approached Contemporary Research?

Too late, lady.

The place is already mine.

Wait!

What?

A ladder in your stockings.

What?

Here.

I won't return it.

Thanks a lot.

Good morning! I am Korai, from Okura Cars.

Here's a brochure.

Excuse me.

It's nothing.

Are you OK?

It's OK, really.

Miss Shiyoda! Bring me the first-aid kit.

Excuse me.

Mr. Fujiwara.

Headquarters want to talk to you.

All right.

You're the manager?

Only in theory.

Few people can manage with computers here.

You'd better pull it off.

I'll be there.

I'll be on high heels all day long...

a good appearance is required.

Why is that?

I'm an insurance policy saleswoman.

Must be tough.

I couldn't approach strangers.

Honestly, it's not easy for me either,

but I couldn't find another position.

Excuse me.

I'm done.

Should be alright.

Thanks a lot.

It's OK'?

Hide it with that.

Thanks.

Here.

Mr. Fujiwara!

Do you have a life-insurance policy?

That's what I sell.

No, I'm on my wife's.

Really? That's a shame.

So, we won't meet again.

Once again, excuse me.

I'm back.

Miss Yamanouchi!

This is the F3 key.

F3?

Having to learn such things at my age - ridiculous!

You'll get used to it.

Sales representative -

are they gonna cut them down'?

No, they won't.

Are you sure'?

Sasaki! How are your sales this month?

Mmm...

It's tough nowadays.

If you hold on tight, promotion is yours for the taking.

But if you overdo the job, you're done.

You look pretty tired, it seems.

Feeling ill at ease?

You should have some fun at work.

Sales target unreached: - 5 million.

Miss Sasaki!

- Excuse me. - I was leaving.

Thanks for yesterday.

You shouldn't have.

I've got some time to spend, if you want to...

I'll go get my purse.

It's very different from other "couple" policies. Look.

Even if the husband or the wife terminates the contract,

It will still run for the other.

You're married, are you?

Yes.

What do you want to drink?

I'll go.

How long have you been doing this work'?

Two years. But it's getting tough.

That kind of job is not easy -

you have to talk to strangers.

Your clients must take advantage of you being a woman.

You know the job, it seems.

At my former job,

we were approached by older saleswomen.

Mr. Fujiwara, you are wearing a very pleasant scent.

It's not Eau de Cologne.

No.

You are receptive to scents?

Yes.

In the summer, I can't stand crowded trains.

- It's OK? - Yes.

What am I gonna drink'?

I'll have this.

Something wrong?

No, no.

Thanks again.

It's me. Thanks for the ride.

I almost forgot the brochure.

I'll talk to my wife.

She's older than me.

I can't decide on my own.

My house is like a garden in the center of Tokyo.

Me, feeling uneasy?

A senior colleague told me that.

Life without frustration doesn't exist.

That's true.

Good night.

To the nearest station, please.

Hello?

What is this?

I don't know anything.

You should have erased my phone number from your notebook.

Your wife might have seen it.

Anyway, it's not me.

Who could it be then?

You know I don't sleep with my clients.

I know.

You must be overworked.

What are you talking about?

I read about it in a novel, the other day.

The story of an overworked man.

Eventually, he sees his double standing at a crossroads.

He's delusional.

That's what happening to you.

Hey.

Concerning retirement accounts,

this type of contract is more favorable.

Here.

Thank you.

With this kind of contract, you don't have to wait to earn dividends.

Everybody's insured here.

At least take one policy? It would help me out.

Mmmmm

It's the first time I've heard you beg.

I felt that it would happen eventually.

You are like other saleswomen.

Take a seat.

Well...

It's true you're younger and prettier.

But...

You won't hold on at that rate.

You understand?

You need a massage.

It's not that urgent, is it?

It can wait 'til the end of the month.

I'll sign it quietly next week,

and you'll have a massage.

Sign it before the 25th,

so I can count it into this month's sales.

The options can wait.

Here.

You didn't have to.

This way, we're even.

Don't think I forgot your trick...

on the Hayashi press market.

I don't care.

Say...

What?

Haven't you had enough?

I'm fed up.

Because you overdo it with clients.

Not at all.

That's not what disgusts me.

What about you?

I've heard you don't screw?

Who told you that?

A colleague of yours,

old Yamanouchi.

You know her?

The area you're working on used to be hers.

I'm on the same area as her now.

I see.

Are you wearing Versace perfume?

I guessed it.

The one with the wild flower scent?

Floral scents don't suit me.

It doesn't bother you at work? I envy you.

And you don't screw.

It's certain...

you must have pheromones that make customers buy.

Maybe.

I'll go now.

Let's have a drink one of these days.

When we quit.

Good morning.

I have an appointment with Mr. Fujiwara.

Thanks for last evening.

My wife was already in bed.

Oh.

It happens frequently.

She goes to bed before I come home.

We are not on bad terms,

but her mental health is fragile,

and she's older than me.

You're talking to me as if I was your buddy.

Am I?

Girls are not interested in that kind of stuff!

Excuse me.

You're younger than me, aren't you?

I don't know how to deal with you.

Excuse me.

I'm not drunk though.

You're wrong about me.

I'm not who you think I am.

Which means'?

You think you're only here with me to sell an insurance policy,

but that's not what it's really about.

What are you talking about?

I can't love anyone,

but I enjoy being loved.

You're talking about your wife?

No, about you.

Stop.

Even I...

can't explain why,

but women are naturally attracted to me.

So are you, isn't that right'?

No use denying it.

If you came here tonight,

it was not for your job.

It's written on your face.

No way.

Be honest with yourself.

If you really love me,

you just have to say it.

Me'? In love with you?

Yes.

Say that you love me. Come on, say it.

I...

What is it'?

I'm hot...

What do you want?

What?

You can do whatever you want.

Whatever I want?

Undress, if you want to.

If you really love me,

you can do it.

You are Mrs. Fujiwara?

Mrs. Fujiwara?

You want to say something?

Come on, speak!

Spouse Fujiwara. Died in 1993.

Traffic accident. 30 million paid to husband.

Unbelievable!

Mrs. Sasaki...

You won't reach the sales quota this month.

Well, no...

If you don't change your strategy,

you can forget about being promoted.

Strategy?

Sasaki...

you are still young.

Think about that.

You might regret it later.

"In charge of the case: Abe Masao"

Miyako?

It was a terrible accident.

A lady on a bike. Run over by a truck.

Hell of a job.

But it suits me. I don't have big social skills.

You were the best salesman in your office.

But it needed a huge amount of effort.

The Fujiwara case, he got 30 million

after the death of his wife... do you remember?

Fujiwara?

It's somewhat familiar.

International cases are complex.

Yes, he got 30 million.

The one in charge checked everything.

Was it Yamanouchi who was in charge?

Well...

I don't know...

I don't think so.

Strange, though...

It was in Yamanouchi's area.

Why?

What's the problem with Fujiwara?

I have some doubts.

I believe...

this is no job for you.

Excuse me.

None of my business.

Sorry.

Thanks for dropping by.

Client name: Fujiwara Mitsuru.

Received 50 million for the death of his parents in America.

What's that?

It's in the same building as Contemporary Research.

You don't wanna try?

Well...

The manager is handsome,

Fujiwara.

I'm interested.

Tell me about yourself - you're doing good?

Average.

But times are hard.

You changed your scent?

It's Cabochard.

Wow!

You guessed right.

I wanted to try a more 'animal' scent.

It won't help you with your customers.

That Fujiwara is gorgeous.

He must have pheromones that attract women.

What?

Didn't you notice that he was surrounded by women only?

A harem.

- I don't see your point. - I do.

To get promoted so young,

he must have talents of another kind...

You think so?

His bestiality disgusts me.

Men are beasts!

Miyako!

What?

Someone you know?

You're seeing her too.

You're seeing her?

Strange death in Paraguay

of an industrialist's wife.

Caused by a local parasite?

A parasite...

We cannot put you through...

Sir. The insurance policy saleswoman has arrived.

Good morning, sir.

I am Ioka, from Aden Insurance.

I wanted to meet you, because a friend told me

that you were interested in our policies.

You are so young, and a manager already!

Women must like you.

You are already married, I've been told.

Hey...

Please.

Let me go!

No!

Let me go!

Miss Yamanouchi.

Where is the seal?

In the second drawer.

Miss Yamanouchi!

I'd like to talk to you.

What?

My area; Was it yours before?

Yes.

But there's a file you didn't sign personally.

Yes, that's true.

Sometimes, we swap costumers.

If someone moves, for example.

I want to contact the salesperson in charge of this file.

She doesn't work here anymore.

She quit?

By that time, maybe it was Miss Yoshino.

Is it her?

I think so.

What's that?

Excuse me.

Mr. Fujiwara!

Mr. Fujiwara, are you here?

Excuse me.

I'm from the insurance company.

Hello?

I didn't hear any news from you.

Why didn't you visit me?

Fujiwara!

Your friend came.

Ioka Reiko.

Yes'?

It seems you are investigating me.

What are you talking about?

If you're looking for something, just ask me.

Excuse me, but I'm exhausted.

I don't like using the phone.

I want to smell your scent.

You feel h' too, don't you?

You'd like to touch me,

you want me to touch you.

I am not

what you think.

I don't like principles.

I think I'm going to love you.

You're different from the others.

I'll come and pick you up fight now.

Voice messages.

You have one message.

It's Abe.

I investigated Fujiwara... it's very strange.

His company should not!

be registered.

But he is the actual manager.

Insurance company paid out, despite the valuer's report.

Iris very weird.

Don't move before I have cleared all this up.

I'll call you back.

Hello?

Am you avoiding ma?

You just need to have a strong will

and wishes will come true.

How did you get in?

Because I love you.

That's not true.

Stop that!

Please!

It isn't true!

Stop!

Yes,

it's false.

It's you who should love me.

Why don't you run away?

I don't know!

Because you love me.

You love me, don't you?

Stop!

Let me go.

I don't love you.

Really?

What are you?

Just a man.

You're not!

If you think I'm not,

that proves you're not an ordinary woman.

If you had been normal...

We are Korin saleswomen.

Today, like every day.

We work with enthusiasm

to build a bright future.

Get to work!

Have a good day's work!

Bring back many policies!

Reach your sales target!

Wishing you luck.

Hello. I am Sasaki, from Shinagawa office.

Would you know where Mr. Abe is working today'?

Mr. Abe!

Mr. Abe!

No!

"Fujiwara's wife died in Paraguay in 1993"

"Autopsy revealed an inherited parasite"

A disease?

"3441 - 2980 Yoshikawa"

Yoshikawa.

Hello, Mr. Yoshikawa?

Yes.

Did Mr. Abe, from Korin Insurance,

come to see you lately?

Korin Insurance?

Who is this?

Could I arrange to see you?

Which hospital are you at'?

I work in a medical laboratory. Who are you?

A laboratory?

You know, parasites

are not often dangerous organisms.

They don't benefit from

destroying the host they live on.

But that is true only when

the parasite finds a suitable host.

In some rare cases,

a parasite enters a human body,

despite it not being a suitable host,

and then a migration occurs.

That's terrifying.

When you saw Mr. Abe,

what did you talk about'?

Well...

about a special parasite from South America.

What kind?

It's been very hard to find a sample.

It's very rare.

It's usual host is a kind of monkey, now an extinct species,

because of the destruction of tropical forests.

Look.

What did Mr. Abe want to know

about this parasite?

If I remember well,

it was about the effects of this parasite on its host.

Effects on the host'?

Actually, the parasite

stimulates the production of specific hormones by its host.

It wants to ensure that its species will endure,

but the host can bear only one parasite,

so it makes sure

that its host copulates with someone.

How does it do that'?

I don't know yet.

All I can say is

that it seems to make its host secrete

substances with a strong smell,

pheromones, thus attracting a host of the opposite sex.

Pheromones?

Very interesting.

The action of pheromones is a matter we know little about.

They attract people from the opposite sex,

while keeping away those of the same gender.

Do you understand?

That's well-designed.

This parasite has it all figured out.

Does it work

with humans too'?

Of course not.

So far, no cases have been seen.

How would we

get infected by this parasite?

We don't really know.

We can assume it enters the body

mixed with food, while the host eats.

Goodbye.

See you tomorrow.

Goodbye.

See you tomorrow.

You wanted to see me?

It's rumored you won't be promoted to a manager.

I'll send you clients.

Be brave!

We're being watched.

Camera.

When nothing happens.

The tape is erased gradually.

Kiss me.

Kiss you?

Excuse me. In my body, I have...

No!

What?

Hello.

That's enough.

Reiko!

You went to Fujiwara's. I was sure of it.

I had warned you.

Foolish!

Why?

Why don't you come?

I'm waiting for you.

But you are not coming.

Fujiwara!

You are special.

You're not like the others.

I want you - whatever it takes.

No!

Come!

We would be so good together.

Open the door.

Come on.

I was waiting for you.

Miyako...

You are not like the others.

I know why now.

It's because we are alike.

You, Miyako,

will give me pleasure for a long time.

Won't you?

You don't wear any scent today.

I prefer you without it,

so that I can smell

your body odor more easily.

You're hurting me!

Excuse me.

You're OK?

You smell...

Kiss me.

You talk too much!

You're not my type.

No!

No!

He cannot die!

That can't happen!

Pull yourself together!

We're going.

Quick!

We're leaving.

What's wrong with you?

Reiko!

Miyako...

What happened?

You had a bad dream.

A dream?

Is it true?

Only a dream?

Yes.

It was just a dream.

It's over.

You have to forget it.

Reiko!

Open it!

Reiko!

Good morning. I am Korai, from Okura Cars.

Good morning.

Is the manager here?