1 00:00:02,730 --> 00:00:04,980 This is it! 2 00:00:05,170 --> 00:00:08,250 TV's the answer! 3 00:00:08,330 --> 00:00:12,860 Fuku-chan came up with the idea to broadcast a TV commercial of Manpuku Ramen. 4 00:00:12,890 --> 00:00:13,820 However... 5 00:00:13,820 --> 00:00:15,740 I had Madam in mind 6 00:00:15,780 --> 00:00:18,170 - when I came up with this idea. - Me?! 7 00:00:18,410 --> 00:00:20,590 Ready, start! 8 00:00:20,780 --> 00:00:24,290 Fuku-chan ended up having to appear in it herself. 9 00:00:24,290 --> 00:00:25,930 It's delicious! 10 00:00:28,300 --> 00:00:32,290 5 packages in every household, Manpuku Ramen. 11 00:00:33,830 --> 00:00:41,810 Manpuku 12 00:00:33,830 --> 00:00:41,810 ♫Marumatteru senakani ni morai naki ♫I get infectious weeping looking at your stooped shoulders 13 00:00:41,830 --> 00:00:46,020 Please Come Up With a Strategy 14 00:00:41,830 --> 00:00:46,020 Week 21 15 00:00:41,830 --> 00:00:45,310 ♫Haji datte issho ni ♫We'll share the humiliation too 16 00:00:49,850 --> 00:00:53,550 ♫Hikoukigumo bonyari nagamu ♫Gazing absentmindedly at contrails 17 00:00:53,580 --> 00:00:57,630 ♫Kokoro kokoni arazu ♫Here in body, but not in spirit 18 00:00:57,660 --> 00:01:01,100 ♫Nenkan totaru moshi shitara ♫If I was to calculate an annual total 19 00:01:01,100 --> 00:01:05,970 ♫Tsukiau watashi sugoi? ♫Aren't I amazing for keeping you company? 20 00:01:05,970 --> 00:01:14,120 ♫Toboketeru mayuge ni morai warai ♫ I get infectious laughter looking at your comical eyebrows 21 00:01:14,120 --> 00:01:17,450 ♫Tere datta nandatte ♫Be it embarrassment or whatever 22 00:01:20,120 --> 00:01:27,800 ♫Morai naki morai warai morai ikari ♫Infectious weeping, infectious laughter, infectious anger 23 00:01:27,800 --> 00:01:33,470 ♫Moraippaji don to koi! ♫Infectious embarrassment. Bring them on! 24 00:01:33,470 --> 00:01:37,340 ♫Seiten mo donten mo hekireki mo ♫Sunny days, cloudy days, thunderous days too 25 00:01:45,080 --> 00:01:46,400 "It's 30 yen." 26 00:01:47,370 --> 00:01:52,350 "Just put the noodle in a bowl and pour hot water over it." 27 00:01:52,350 --> 00:01:57,640 "Delicious ramen is ready to eat in just 3 minutes." 28 00:01:57,830 --> 00:02:01,700 "Endorsed to be full of nutrients." 29 00:02:01,700 --> 00:02:06,640 "Loved by adults and children alike, Manpuku Ramen." 30 00:02:06,640 --> 00:02:09,770 "It's delicious!" 31 00:02:09,770 --> 00:02:13,770 "5 packages in every household, Manpuku Ramen." 32 00:02:21,410 --> 00:02:23,790 This is so embarrassing! 33 00:02:23,790 --> 00:02:26,140 Not at all. This is great, Fuku-chan. 34 00:02:26,160 --> 00:02:28,480 It didn't turn out to be as embarrassing as you think. 35 00:02:28,490 --> 00:02:30,730 To the contrary, your inexperience was refreshing. 36 00:02:30,730 --> 00:02:32,850 Aren't you going to make a second commercial? 37 00:02:32,860 --> 00:02:35,460 If the viewers didn't know, they'd think you were an actress. 38 00:02:35,460 --> 00:02:38,370 - Don't be silly! - No, no. I think so too. 39 00:02:38,370 --> 00:02:40,140 If you're making a second one, I can... 40 00:02:40,140 --> 00:02:43,890 "5 packages in every houseld, Manpuku Ramen" at the end is good, isn't it? 41 00:02:43,900 --> 00:02:45,840 It doesn't sound pushy when Fuku-chan says it. 42 00:02:45,860 --> 00:02:49,820 Yeah. Makes you feel like buying 5 or even 10 packages. 43 00:02:49,850 --> 00:02:52,600 Everyone will feel like eating Manpuku Ramen! 44 00:02:52,620 --> 00:02:55,820 - Auntie Fukuko, you're amazing. - It's still embarrassing! 45 00:02:55,820 --> 00:02:58,150 I want to go on TV too. 46 00:02:58,150 --> 00:03:01,060 I'll go ahead buy 5 or 10 packages. 47 00:03:01,060 --> 00:03:04,760 "5 packages in every household, Manpuku Ramen." 48 00:03:04,760 --> 00:03:09,770 - Fuku-chan's on TV... - It's a strange feeling. 49 00:03:09,780 --> 00:03:13,770 Is this really going to help the sales of Manpuku Ramen? 50 00:03:13,770 --> 00:03:17,640 How many days of the sampling sales event are left at Daikyu Department Store? 51 00:03:17,940 --> 00:03:21,640 There's a day off in there, so 3 more days. 52 00:03:21,640 --> 00:03:25,380 - 3 days... - 3 days, huh? 53 00:03:25,380 --> 00:03:27,450 "The store will be opening soon." 54 00:03:27,490 --> 00:03:31,450 But the impact of the commercial far exceeded anyone's expectation. 55 00:03:31,450 --> 00:03:35,320 "The store will be opening soon." 56 00:03:37,330 --> 00:03:39,010 Welcome. 57 00:03:39,500 --> 00:03:43,100 - Give me Manpuku Ramen! - Give me 5 packages too! 58 00:03:43,130 --> 00:03:45,400 Let me have 10 packages! 59 00:03:45,400 --> 00:03:48,840 I'll get them for you now, so please wait a minute. 60 00:03:48,880 --> 00:03:52,470 One package is 20 yen. Are you aware of that? 61 00:03:52,470 --> 00:03:54,920 - We know that. Please hurry. - C-certainly. 62 00:03:54,970 --> 00:03:58,810 Oh, aren't you that lady on TV? 63 00:03:58,810 --> 00:04:02,420 She is. She's the lady in the commercial. 64 00:04:02,420 --> 00:04:06,090 - Let met touch you! - No, I'm not~! 65 00:04:10,430 --> 00:04:14,100 This is amazing! We sold 5 times as much as before. 66 00:04:14,140 --> 00:04:15,960 - Wow! 5 times. - Won't we run out of stock 67 00:04:15,970 --> 00:04:19,810 - by the day after tomorrow? - Commercials are just amazing. 68 00:04:19,820 --> 00:04:22,860 But I thought I was going to die. 69 00:04:22,860 --> 00:04:25,570 Put yourself in their position. There's this lady who appears on TV in front of you. 70 00:04:25,600 --> 00:04:29,300 Of course they'll make a fuss. I'm envious. 71 00:04:29,300 --> 00:04:31,780 It's a good thing the department store's closed today. 72 00:04:31,780 --> 00:04:34,120 Let's make as much as we can today. 73 00:04:34,120 --> 00:04:36,450 Wah! You scared me! Sera-san. 74 00:04:36,480 --> 00:04:43,010 This isn't the time to get all excited. Sit down. Didn't I tell you? 75 00:04:43,040 --> 00:04:47,640 Simply selling well at a department store and shopping centers isn't going to accomplish anything. 76 00:04:47,660 --> 00:04:50,700 Unless we start getting orders from wholesale dealers, 77 00:04:50,700 --> 00:04:53,440 Manpuku Ramen won't expand nationally. 78 00:04:53,490 --> 00:04:55,650 Why aren't we getting any orders? 79 00:04:55,680 --> 00:04:58,330 The commercial comes on all the time. 80 00:04:58,470 --> 00:05:01,050 Well, they must be waiting to see how it goes. 81 00:05:01,080 --> 00:05:04,010 So the orders will be coming soon. 82 00:05:05,080 --> 00:05:09,600 Even when we get an order, don't act so eager to take it. 83 00:05:09,950 --> 00:05:14,940 - What do you mean? - Tell them we only accept cash payment. 84 00:05:14,960 --> 00:05:19,040 - Cash payment? - Yeah. According to industry practice, 85 00:05:19,080 --> 00:05:22,490 a 2 to 3 month note is the norm. 86 00:05:22,560 --> 00:05:27,100 But Manpuku Foods currently has no capital. 87 00:05:27,100 --> 00:05:32,770 - True. We need cash to continue making ramen. - Right? 88 00:05:33,090 --> 00:05:36,650 All right. Let's deliver the order only upon cash payment. 89 00:05:36,650 --> 00:05:39,160 - Will that be all right? - It's going to be fine. 90 00:05:39,200 --> 00:05:43,320 - If that's what Uncle Shinichi say, it'll be all right. - I'm the one who said it. 91 00:05:43,460 --> 00:05:46,130 Don't worry, Manpei-kun, Fuku-chan. 92 00:05:46,140 --> 00:05:49,850 - All right. We'll leave it to you. - We place our trust in you. 93 00:05:49,860 --> 00:05:54,440 - Trust ME. - We're not even close to trusting you yet. 94 00:05:54,480 --> 00:05:57,490 - How come! Where are you going! 95 00:06:04,160 --> 00:06:07,200 Come on, it's already 8 o'clock. Go to bed. 96 00:06:08,610 --> 00:06:10,500 Leave that here. 97 00:06:12,160 --> 00:06:13,350 Good night. 98 00:06:13,380 --> 00:06:15,820 - Good night. - I'm done for the day. I'll go take a bath. 99 00:06:16,610 --> 00:06:19,090 - Let me go reheat it then. - No, it's all right. 100 00:06:19,090 --> 00:06:21,530 - I'm just taking a quick dip to wash off the sweat. - But... 101 00:06:21,570 --> 00:06:22,800 Bath, bath. 102 00:06:25,090 --> 00:06:27,380 - Hello. - Yes? 103 00:06:31,770 --> 00:06:33,500 Good evening. 104 00:06:33,580 --> 00:06:36,930 Fuku-chan, long time no see! 105 00:06:37,970 --> 00:06:39,850 It's Hana-chan. 106 00:06:39,880 --> 00:06:44,400 - Fuku-chan. - Oh my gosh! 107 00:06:44,620 --> 00:06:49,560 - How many years has it been? - Um~ Since we were at Izumiotsu, 108 00:06:49,570 --> 00:06:54,240 so 8 years? No, no... it's been 9 years! 109 00:06:54,260 --> 00:06:59,700 Then is this the first time the three of us are meeting since the war? 110 00:07:02,060 --> 00:07:04,620 We've got to stay healthy and meet again! 111 00:07:07,660 --> 00:07:10,330 What~! It's been over 10 years then! 112 00:07:11,560 --> 00:07:14,740 Anyway, I'm glad to see that you're looking well. 113 00:07:14,740 --> 00:07:16,400 You too, Fuku-chan. 114 00:07:16,440 --> 00:07:19,080 She saw the commercial for Manpuku Ramen. 115 00:07:19,080 --> 00:07:22,260 I was so surprised that I called Toshi-chan 116 00:07:22,280 --> 00:07:26,290 - and learned that you were in Ikeda. - And so you came all the way to see me? 117 00:07:26,290 --> 00:07:28,890 We figured you'd be busy during the day, so we held off and waited 118 00:07:28,920 --> 00:07:33,570 - but before we knew it, it got this late. - Oh gee, you could've come sooner. 119 00:07:33,600 --> 00:07:35,490 Toshi-chan told me that 120 00:07:35,500 --> 00:07:38,430 you went through a lot after you came to Ikeda. 121 00:07:39,210 --> 00:07:40,970 You can say that again. 122 00:07:40,980 --> 00:07:44,440 That you went through great difficulty to make Manpuku Ramen too. 123 00:07:44,440 --> 00:07:48,600 That's putting it mildly. 124 00:07:49,110 --> 00:07:53,450 Although it was Manpei-san who made it, not me. 125 00:07:53,450 --> 00:07:58,160 I ate Manpuku Ramen too. It was truly delicious. 126 00:07:58,200 --> 00:08:02,640 It's ready to eat 3 minutes after pouring hot water over it. What a great invention! 127 00:08:02,660 --> 00:08:06,060 I was astounded too! But 128 00:08:06,060 --> 00:08:09,730 I was even more astounded when I saw Fuku-chan on TV. 129 00:08:11,940 --> 00:08:16,050 You have no idea how embarrassing that was... 130 00:08:16,060 --> 00:08:21,400 But you worked hard together with Manpei-san, didn't you, Fuku-chan? 131 00:08:23,280 --> 00:08:28,980 It's thanks to your husband for helping us out when we were in trouble in Izumiotsu. 132 00:08:28,980 --> 00:08:32,750 We're forever in your debt. 133 00:08:32,750 --> 00:08:36,620 Don't stand on ceremony like that. We're best friends, aren't we? 134 00:08:36,620 --> 00:08:40,630 Both Hana-chan and I are less busy with our children now, so we have some free time. 135 00:08:40,630 --> 00:08:44,770 If Manpei-san and you are busy, let us help you with your work. 136 00:08:44,900 --> 00:08:49,640 Thanks for the offer. We don't know if we'll get busy or not yet, but 137 00:08:49,640 --> 00:08:54,440 - if we do, we'll certainly keep you in mind. - Fukuko, would you get me a towel... 138 00:08:55,900 --> 00:08:57,490 Hello. 139 00:08:57,500 --> 00:09:01,250 - Good evening. - Excuse me, I didn't know we had guests. 140 00:09:01,290 --> 00:09:03,520 - Manpei-san, it's Hana-chan. - Huh? 141 00:09:03,570 --> 00:09:08,250 - My very good friend who helped us out at Izumiotsu. - How have you been, Manpei-san? 142 00:09:08,330 --> 00:09:13,060 Ah, Hana-chan. Why are you here? 143 00:09:13,060 --> 00:09:15,560 She came to see me after seeing that commercial. 144 00:09:15,570 --> 00:09:19,040 I had the pleasure of eating Manpuku Ramen. That is truly delicious. 145 00:09:19,080 --> 00:09:22,300 It's also convenient. It's sure to sell. 146 00:09:22,300 --> 00:09:26,370 Thank you for your kind words. I'm happy to hear that. 147 00:09:26,440 --> 00:09:30,080 - Oh, is your husband doing well? - Yes. 148 00:09:30,080 --> 00:09:33,950 The TV commercial had a profound effect. 149 00:09:33,950 --> 00:09:35,370 And... 150 00:09:36,240 --> 00:09:41,240 Hana-chan wasn't the only one who stopped by for a visit after seeing that commercial. 151 00:09:41,880 --> 00:09:46,100 - Those glasses don't suit you. - I don't care. 152 00:09:46,100 --> 00:09:49,650 As long as they don't recognize me as the lady in the commercial. 153 00:09:49,680 --> 00:09:55,100 It's true no one will recognize that face with glasses as the lady on TV. 154 00:09:55,100 --> 00:09:58,440 - I know, right? - It's the lady on TV. 155 00:09:58,440 --> 00:10:00,420 I'm positive. 156 00:10:01,820 --> 00:10:03,690 No, I'm not. 157 00:10:07,120 --> 00:10:09,780 Maki-san! Megumi-san! 158 00:10:09,780 --> 00:10:12,450 I knew that was you, Fuku-chan. 159 00:10:12,450 --> 00:10:18,330 - How have you been? I'm Maki Zennosuke. - I'm his wife, Megumi. 160 00:10:18,330 --> 00:10:22,460 That's right. You two got married, didn't you? 161 00:10:22,490 --> 00:10:28,970 More old friends are here to see me. I'm so happy! 162 00:10:29,010 --> 00:10:32,810 We were so surprised to see you in the commercial, Fuku-chan. 163 00:10:32,810 --> 00:10:37,920 Was Manpuku Ramen perhaps named after Manpei-san and Fuku-chan? 164 00:10:38,060 --> 00:10:39,370 That's part of it. 165 00:10:39,400 --> 00:10:44,900 I knew it. Manpei-san is an inventor after all. He sure came up with an amazing product. 166 00:10:44,930 --> 00:10:46,810 Thank you. 167 00:10:46,820 --> 00:10:49,740 We know you're busy so we'll keep it short. 168 00:10:50,020 --> 00:10:53,830 For now, we'll take 20 packages of Manpuku Ramen. 169 00:10:53,830 --> 00:10:57,500 - 20 packages! - Certainly. With pleasure. 170 00:10:57,500 --> 00:11:01,100 Our whole family loves Manpuku Ramen. 171 00:11:01,100 --> 00:11:03,770 Thank you. 172 00:11:03,770 --> 00:11:05,710 I'll be your cashier here. 173 00:11:05,710 --> 00:11:08,440 "The store will be opening shortly." 174 00:11:08,440 --> 00:11:10,460 But this makes me happy. 175 00:11:10,490 --> 00:11:14,490 Especially since we know how Manpei-san and you started dating, 176 00:11:14,500 --> 00:11:17,140 - I feel as it it's happening to me... - Manpuku Ramen please! 177 00:11:17,170 --> 00:11:20,790 - Give me 5 packages! - Me too! 178 00:11:20,790 --> 00:11:24,130 If we weren't there back then, you two ... 179 00:11:25,700 --> 00:11:27,800 Maki-san! Where are you! 180 00:11:27,810 --> 00:11:31,300 - I'm here! - One moment please. 181 00:11:31,330 --> 00:11:34,580 Fuku-chan, we're leaving now. Good luck! 182 00:11:34,620 --> 00:11:37,930 - Thanks! - Thank you~! 183 00:11:40,130 --> 00:11:41,640 Manpei-san. 184 00:11:42,250 --> 00:11:44,640 Manpei-san, Manpei-san. Please come here for a minute. 185 00:11:44,680 --> 00:11:47,810 - Huh? What is it, Kanbe-kun? - Please come. 186 00:11:48,050 --> 00:11:52,260 30 boxes? Thank you. But you know we only take cash payment. 187 00:11:52,290 --> 00:11:54,610 - Yes. 10 boxes, right? - Your address? 188 00:11:54,620 --> 00:11:56,780 Got it. Please pay in advance. 189 00:11:57,830 --> 00:12:01,700 They're calls from wholesale dealers, Manpei-san. 190 00:12:01,900 --> 00:12:07,000 That's when Manpuku Ramen starting selling like crazy. 191 00:12:15,310 --> 00:12:23,450 It's going to get even busier now... 192 00:12:29,560 --> 00:12:31,820 - 48, huh? - Hm? 193 00:12:32,860 --> 00:12:36,810 My age. I'm 48 years old already. 194 00:12:36,840 --> 00:12:39,330 48. I guess you are. 195 00:12:41,040 --> 00:12:45,980 It's been 20 years already since we first met. 196 00:12:46,040 --> 00:12:51,940 20 years. Ah, so it is. 197 00:12:54,840 --> 00:12:56,520 Thank you, Fukuko. 198 00:12:57,150 --> 00:12:59,150 For what? 199 00:13:03,760 --> 00:13:11,100 I was thinking how grateful I was that you stuck by an irrational man like me 200 00:13:11,100 --> 00:13:15,770 who decided to make new ramen from scratch at this age. 201 00:13:15,770 --> 00:13:18,160 Don't be silly. 202 00:13:19,640 --> 00:13:26,890 Well, yes. It would be a lie if I said there weren't any difficult times. 203 00:13:28,330 --> 00:13:31,800 But taking all that together, 204 00:13:31,850 --> 00:13:34,210 it's been a fun life. 205 00:13:36,460 --> 00:13:40,560 Too many things happened that time just flew by. 206 00:13:40,610 --> 00:13:42,170 Oh, yeah? 207 00:13:44,520 --> 00:13:51,300 But...you're just getting started, Manpei-san. 208 00:13:51,330 --> 00:13:54,570 It isn't the end when Manpuku Ramen starts selling. 209 00:13:54,610 --> 00:14:00,680 - There's more? - There's plenty more. Good things and not so good things too. 210 00:14:00,680 --> 00:14:03,200 But I don't mind. 211 00:14:03,620 --> 00:14:06,620 I'll keep on supporting you forever, Manpei-san. 212 00:14:11,600 --> 00:14:17,630 - Thanks. - I wonder what's in store for us~. 213 00:14:17,800 --> 00:14:20,520 I'm really looking forward to it. 214 00:14:27,110 --> 00:14:29,690 You'd better get moving, Manpei-san. You're not done yet, are you? 215 00:14:32,450 --> 00:14:34,920 Hello. Manpuku Foods. 216 00:14:35,890 --> 00:14:40,860 Yes, thank you. 10 boxes? 217 00:14:41,120 --> 00:14:46,790 Yes. I'm sorry, but we're a little short on stock. 218 00:14:46,790 --> 00:14:51,670 We need about 1 week. Would that be all right? 219 00:14:51,670 --> 00:14:54,670 Yes, thank you.