Original subtitles

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!

[ 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!

{ can! I will! | 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!

[ 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!

{ can! I will! | absolutely will!

{ can! I will! | absolutely will!

YOU CAN SUCCEED, TOO

Produced by: Sanezumi Fujimoto

Written by: Toshird Ide Eiz6 Sugawa

Music by: Toshiré Mayuzumi Lyrics by: Shuntaré 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:

Furanki Sakai

lzumi Yukimura Kiiton Masuda

Mie Hama, Mie Nakao, Ichiré Arishima

Ito Seri, Ikio Sawamura, Hiroshi Tachihara, Arihiro Fujimura

Yoyd Miyata, Toki Siozawa, Masanari Nihei, Kazuo Suzuki

Jun'ichi Tanaka, Yutaka Nakayama, Ichiré Namiki

Konil Uno, Yoshike Miyata, Kyoko Mo, 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: Eiz6 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...!

- Heyl - 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?

| 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'I 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.

Diot!

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.

Diot!

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 absoiutely 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!

Diot!

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 608, 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 Teukiji 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 seel

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.

Omori-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 Americal

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

Yes!

In Americal

lam 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 Englishon TV.

In America.

Restrooms are made in the western way.

In Americal

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. - [ 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 Americal

In Americal

Six hours is six hours.

In Americal

In Americal

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 Americal

In Americal

Work is work and fun is fun. In Americal

In Americal

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

In Americal

lam I, they are they.

If you come to America,

black is black, red is red.

Americal Americal

Americal

In Americal

Washing the dishes is a men's responsibility.

In Americal

Woman is a bust, man is a rocket.

In Americal

Only men pay the bills.

If you come to America,

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

In Americal

Man is an extension of woman.

In Americal

Even babies are "made in America”.

In Americal

Mink, skunk and Cadillac.

If you come to America,

you'll meet real cannibals.

Yahoo!

Idiot! You confused America with Africa.

In Americal

Everything is American.

In Americal

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

Yes!

In Americal

There is the Atlantic and the Pacific.

If you come to America,

business is running "tic-tac”.

Yes!

Americal America!

Americal

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 ho 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 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.

Taklamakan.

In America.

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

Taklamakan.

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 don'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 transferring 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 nor mall.

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 | 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!

Diot!

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.

Diot!

- 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.

Diot!

- 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.

[ 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. - | 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 along 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'tl 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.

| 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 in?

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