1 00:00:01,002 --> 00:00:03,050 For causing a 500-million yen loan mishap, 2 00:00:03,056 --> 00:00:07,040 Osaka Nishi Branch of Tokyo Chuo Bank 3 00:00:07,042 --> 00:00:12,030 was subjected to a discretionary on-site inspection by Headquarters. 4 00:00:12,038 --> 00:00:17,004 However, that was a malicious scheme plotted by 5 00:00:17,010 --> 00:00:21,052 Manager Asano in order to shift all responsibility to Hanzawa. 6 00:00:21,056 --> 00:00:26,030 Hanzawa saw through the underhanded tactics of Ogiso, who was an inspector, 7 00:00:26,030 --> 00:00:29,088 and somehow managed to overcome the on-site inspection. 8 00:00:29,090 --> 00:00:32,038 And in exchange for leaking the information on 9 00:00:32,042 --> 00:00:35,004 the loan mishap to the media, 10 00:00:35,004 --> 00:00:39,071 Hanzawa finally ascertained Higashida's hideout. 11 00:00:39,071 --> 00:00:43,031 However, who should appear there but... 12 00:00:50,050 --> 00:00:53,080 Sounds like a good piece of real estate but it's rather pricey. 13 00:00:53,080 --> 00:00:56,024 Beat them down as much as you can. 14 00:00:56,024 --> 00:00:59,024 Get it done right. I'm counting on you. 15 00:01:00,066 --> 00:01:02,094 Branch Manager Asano Tadasu 16 00:01:00,070 --> 00:01:03,008 Sounds like your new venture in Vietnam's progressing smoothly. 17 00:01:03,012 --> 00:01:06,088 There's bound to be an ever-increasing demand for specialty steel. 18 00:01:03,076 --> 00:01:08,082 Higashida's mistress Fujisawa Miki 19 00:01:03,076 --> 00:01:08,082 Nishi Osaka Steel President Higashida Mitsuru 20 00:01:07,005 --> 00:01:09,054 Although I can't do it openly in view of 21 00:01:09,054 --> 00:01:12,006 the Taxation Bureau and the personal bankruptcy. 22 00:01:12,006 --> 00:01:16,006 I fully intend to make it big again. 23 00:01:17,096 --> 00:01:21,056 Why don't you join me, Ta-chan? 24 00:01:21,058 --> 00:01:24,018 I'll pay you more than you're getting now. 25 00:01:24,024 --> 00:01:28,064 I'm still on track for an elite career at a mega-bank. 26 00:01:28,070 --> 00:01:31,074 I have no intention of abandoning that career. 27 00:01:31,088 --> 00:01:33,098 Then you'd better watch out. 28 00:01:34,066 --> 00:01:37,005 For that Hanzawa dude. 29 00:01:37,054 --> 00:01:39,047 Don't worry. 30 00:01:39,047 --> 00:01:41,034 Now that this article's come out, 31 00:01:41,038 --> 00:01:43,056 the top won't remain silent. 32 00:01:43,086 --> 00:01:45,062 At the next board of directors' meeting, 33 00:01:45,064 --> 00:01:48,040 an official decision will be made on Hanzawa's disposition. 34 00:01:48,094 --> 00:01:51,070 There's no way he can get out of this 35 00:01:52,000 --> 00:01:53,076 anymore. 36 00:01:53,086 --> 00:01:57,054 I got beat up pretty good by this guy too. 37 00:01:59,004 --> 00:02:02,010 This is Asano's personal history that was in the bank's personnel file. 38 00:02:02,012 --> 00:02:05,052 And this is President Higashida's personal history that's been made public. 39 00:02:05,060 --> 00:02:08,034 Umeda Daiichi Middle School. 40 00:02:09,034 --> 00:02:13,066 Umeda Daiichi Middle School...You're right! They attended the same middle school. 41 00:02:13,072 --> 00:02:17,046 But how did you know Asano lived here during his middle school years? 42 00:02:17,052 --> 00:02:20,020 There's a very capable detective in our family. 43 00:02:20,032 --> 00:02:23,054 Apparently, Manager Asano's originally from Osaka. 44 00:02:23,054 --> 00:02:26,008 He attended a middle school near here. 45 00:02:26,010 --> 00:02:28,014 What's more, they were even in the same grade. 46 00:02:28,018 --> 00:02:30,078 Which means they knew each other since middle school 47 00:02:28,094 --> 00:02:31,078 President of the now bankrupt Takeshita Kogyo Takeshita Kiyohiko 48 00:02:30,082 --> 00:02:32,050 and they're connected in the background. 49 00:02:32,055 --> 00:02:35,039 If you think of it that way, everything falls into place. 50 00:02:35,039 --> 00:02:38,038 Why Nishi Osaka Steel suddenly decided to 51 00:02:38,038 --> 00:02:41,054 do business with us, why Asano tried to 52 00:02:41,071 --> 00:02:44,070 force through the 500-million yen loan. 53 00:02:44,080 --> 00:02:47,003 Perhaps the window dressing and intentional bankruptcy 54 00:02:47,003 --> 00:02:49,008 weren't Higashida's idea, but 55 00:02:49,014 --> 00:02:51,052 something Asano put him up to. 56 00:02:51,056 --> 00:02:55,011 Asano knew that we were getting deceived out of that 500 million 57 00:02:55,011 --> 00:02:56,066 from the very start. 58 00:02:56,068 --> 00:03:00,056 And he had already decided to put that blame on you. 59 00:02:57,012 --> 00:03:00,006 Headquarters Loan Section Tomari Shinobu 60 00:03:00,070 --> 00:03:02,078 - But, Tomaru-han. - It's Tomari. 61 00:03:02,086 --> 00:03:05,040 Tomari-han... Why would he take 62 00:03:05,044 --> 00:03:08,034 such a risk for a classmate? 63 00:03:08,042 --> 00:03:12,038 More than likely, in order to receive some kind of kickback, 64 00:03:12,038 --> 00:03:14,088 Asano took the risk. 65 00:03:16,040 --> 00:03:20,036 But there's no proof. That picture alone isn't enough. 66 00:03:20,050 --> 00:03:24,046 If he says he just got together with his classmate, that's the end of story. 67 00:03:24,080 --> 00:03:28,048 That's right. Hanzawa-han, what shall we do? 68 00:03:29,058 --> 00:03:33,020 Until now, I felt responsible as a banker for 69 00:03:33,020 --> 00:03:36,072 failing to recognize the window dressing. 70 00:03:36,084 --> 00:03:39,084 So after doing everything within my power, 71 00:03:39,090 --> 00:03:44,032 I was prepared to accept any punishment in the end. 72 00:03:45,018 --> 00:03:47,073 But not anymore. 73 00:03:48,040 --> 00:03:52,064 Asano crossed the line as a banker. 74 00:03:52,072 --> 00:03:55,037 I won't let him get away with it. 75 00:03:55,072 --> 00:03:58,010 I'll make sure I find the evidence 76 00:03:58,014 --> 00:04:00,098 and drag the bastard down. 77 00:04:01,060 --> 00:04:06,005 If they screw you, they get double payback...right? 78 00:04:06,040 --> 00:04:09,007 No. 79 00:04:09,024 --> 00:04:12,007 It's 10 times the payback. 80 00:04:21,064 --> 00:04:25,082 We determined that 100 million is the appropriate amount for Hagimoto Unyu's new loan. 81 00:04:25,086 --> 00:04:29,022 Fine. Submit the request for approval. 82 00:04:29,039 --> 00:04:31,072 However, for the foreseeable future, Ejima-kun 83 00:04:31,072 --> 00:04:34,037 will have concurrent duties as Loan Section Chief. 84 00:04:34,098 --> 00:04:37,070 Hanzawa-kun, as far as new loans go, 85 00:04:37,072 --> 00:04:39,088 please step aside for a while. 86 00:04:39,088 --> 00:04:41,012 What do you mean? 87 00:04:41,014 --> 00:04:43,048 While it's true there was misconduct on 88 00:04:43,087 --> 00:04:47,004 Ogiso-kun's part at the last discretionary on-site inspection, 89 00:04:47,028 --> 00:04:51,062 I understand upper management is deliberating if the problem doesn't lie with you too 90 00:04:51,062 --> 00:04:53,069 for bringing on the situation. 91 00:04:53,069 --> 00:04:55,016 Pray tell what my problem is. 92 00:04:55,016 --> 00:04:58,040 Don't you even understand something like that? 93 00:04:58,052 --> 00:05:02,004 What's more, because some trashy magazine found out about it, 94 00:05:02,004 --> 00:05:06,037 our branch is currently being viewed with critical eyes by the public. 95 00:05:06,037 --> 00:05:08,038 There's no way I can continue to entrust you, 96 00:05:08,038 --> 00:05:11,070 the very cause of the problem, with any kind of work. 97 00:05:11,078 --> 00:05:15,002 As far as this loan is concerned, 98 00:05:15,008 --> 00:05:17,062 I don't recall doing anything to warrant a punishment. 99 00:05:17,068 --> 00:05:21,050 That attitude is the problem, is what I'm saying! 100 00:05:25,050 --> 00:05:28,026 It's obvious I'm wasting my breath on you. 101 00:05:28,028 --> 00:05:31,037 Assistant Manager, the next agenda topic, please. 102 00:05:31,084 --> 00:05:37,004 Next, Kakuta. The additional loan of 50 million to Sakaishi Kogyo. 103 00:05:37,040 --> 00:05:39,044 Sakaishi Kogyo is in the process of... 104 00:05:39,044 --> 00:05:44,072 You two look very close. How much kickback did you get for the 500 million? Hana 105 00:05:56,042 --> 00:05:58,092 Is something wrong, Manager? 106 00:05:59,016 --> 00:06:01,086 No...it's nothing. 107 00:06:01,086 --> 00:06:03,006 What's the outlook for collecting the loan? 108 00:06:03,010 --> 00:06:06,072 Wakaike Shoji, who we've been doing business with for a long time, is a company in good standing, 109 00:06:06,074 --> 00:06:10,016 and Sakaishi Kogyou's performance is rising steadily. 110 00:06:10,018 --> 00:06:12,074 We don't foresee any problems. 111 00:06:12,080 --> 00:06:15,039 All right. Next... 112 00:06:22,048 --> 00:06:24,018 We were photographed together? 113 00:06:24,022 --> 00:06:27,014 Yes, looks like someone snuck a camera shot of us meeting yesterday. 114 00:06:27,037 --> 00:06:29,018 Any idea who this Hana is? 115 00:06:29,022 --> 00:06:34,021 I have no idea, but it's probably an alias. However, being that she has my e-mail address, 116 00:06:34,021 --> 00:06:36,071 my guess is it's someone relatively close to me... 117 00:06:36,086 --> 00:06:39,000 Are you sure it isn't Hanzawa? 118 00:06:39,002 --> 00:06:40,020 Even if it was him, 119 00:06:40,020 --> 00:06:42,072 you just keep your head held high. 120 00:06:42,072 --> 00:06:46,036 What's the problem with two classmates meeting, I say. 121 00:06:46,046 --> 00:06:49,020 If you run scared, you're gonna get tripped up! 122 00:06:49,020 --> 00:06:51,018 I know. 123 00:06:58,072 --> 00:07:00,072 What's wrong? 124 00:07:00,092 --> 00:07:02,072 Nothing! 125 00:07:09,072 --> 00:07:13,032 Well, well. I'm surprised you found me here. 126 00:07:13,038 --> 00:07:15,070 We followed you from your place. 127 00:07:15,076 --> 00:07:18,072 - My place? - Komura-san was kind enough to tell us. 128 00:07:18,078 --> 00:07:21,076 - That old geezer... - Higashida. 129 00:07:21,084 --> 00:07:24,060 - How much do you have stashed away? - I don't know what you're talking about. 130 00:07:24,064 --> 00:07:29,005 Inflating payments, tax evasion, 500 million from our bank. 131 00:07:29,022 --> 00:07:31,065 Estimating roughly, more than 1 billion? 132 00:07:32,090 --> 00:07:34,090 Looks like I nailed it. 133 00:07:35,060 --> 00:07:39,011 - The hiding place of your hidden assets... - Stop right there! 134 00:07:40,006 --> 00:07:42,038 If you don't stop your jabbering, 135 00:07:42,082 --> 00:07:44,092 I'm gonna report you to the police. 136 00:07:45,003 --> 00:07:47,066 You're the one who's getting reported. 137 00:07:52,068 --> 00:07:53,068 Attorney Katayama Hironori 138 00:07:53,004 --> 00:07:54,088 I'm pleased to tell you 139 00:07:54,088 --> 00:07:57,038 I applied to declare bankruptcy. 140 00:07:57,038 --> 00:08:00,012 Persist attempts to collect from me in the future 141 00:08:00,071 --> 00:08:03,070 will be considered illegal. You'd better be watch out. 142 00:08:03,084 --> 00:08:07,052 You've got tons of money. There's no way they'd recognize your bankruptcy! 143 00:08:07,054 --> 00:08:10,052 I'm protected by the law. 144 00:08:10,058 --> 00:08:13,014 Don't ever show that sleazy face 145 00:08:13,022 --> 00:08:14,092 in front of me again! 146 00:08:15,004 --> 00:08:16,080 - What did you say? Hey! - Takeshita-san. 147 00:08:33,092 --> 00:08:38,068 Declared himself bankrupt? The impertinence! 148 00:08:40,072 --> 00:08:43,006 But now 149 00:08:43,030 --> 00:08:47,004 the bank can't openly interfere either. 150 00:08:48,070 --> 00:08:51,005 Don't we have the permission to search yet? 151 00:08:51,005 --> 00:08:54,086 We need more conclusive evidence, otherwise we may get sued... 152 00:08:54,096 --> 00:08:56,050 Every one of you, 153 00:08:56,050 --> 00:08:59,032 will you quit shrinking in fear! 154 00:08:59,036 --> 00:09:01,056 Ah, damn. Hanzawa-han. 155 00:09:01,060 --> 00:09:05,004 You're not planning to drop the matter, are you? 156 00:09:07,016 --> 00:09:09,038 - What the heck are you doing? - Takeshita-san. 157 00:09:09,038 --> 00:09:11,096 - Have you ever seen this logo? - What is this? 158 00:09:11,096 --> 00:09:15,071 It was on the box of tissues in Higashida's car. 159 00:09:15,084 --> 00:09:18,086 It might be the logo of a financial institution, don't you think? 160 00:09:18,094 --> 00:09:21,066 Like those promotional goods banks pass out to their customers? 161 00:09:21,074 --> 00:09:25,070 Yes. I'd recognize it right away if it was a major regional or city bank, but 162 00:09:25,074 --> 00:09:29,050 I've never seen this logo before. Maybe it's a credit union. 163 00:09:29,050 --> 00:09:32,010 Wait a minute. Why would 164 00:09:32,014 --> 00:09:34,054 Higashida do business with a place like that? 165 00:09:34,060 --> 00:09:37,098 That may be where he has his hidden account. 166 00:09:38,006 --> 00:09:40,063 - What?! - But I have no proof. 167 00:09:40,063 --> 00:09:42,080 - It's just a gut feeling. - No. 168 00:09:42,084 --> 00:09:44,053 It's not just a gut feeling. 169 00:09:44,053 --> 00:09:47,047 It's your gut feeling as a banker. 170 00:09:47,052 --> 00:09:50,024 Okay, leave that to me. 171 00:09:50,030 --> 00:09:53,004 - I'll go check them all out one by one. - Thanks. 172 00:09:53,004 --> 00:09:58,090 I'll try to find out what kind of a kickback Asano was getting from Higashida. 173 00:09:59,003 --> 00:10:02,065 Hanzawa-han, this is a critical point for us. 174 00:10:12,096 --> 00:10:15,000 I'm working on a side job from tomorrow. 175 00:10:15,002 --> 00:10:16,062 - Side job? - That's right. 176 00:10:16,066 --> 00:10:20,068 It's only for a week, but my senpai who lives here asked me if I wanted to do it. 177 00:10:20,088 --> 00:10:23,071 - Floral design? - No, it isn't. 178 00:10:23,071 --> 00:10:27,008 It's just clerical work. They're shorthanded. 179 00:10:27,008 --> 00:10:29,038 Why? Do you need the money? 180 00:10:29,038 --> 00:10:32,037 Not especially, but... 181 00:10:32,068 --> 00:10:34,070 Why not? 182 00:10:35,038 --> 00:10:36,048 I mean, 183 00:10:36,052 --> 00:10:40,096 I can understand if it's floral design work that you enjoy, but 184 00:10:41,002 --> 00:10:43,079 if it's not, I don't see why you need to work. 185 00:10:43,079 --> 00:10:47,058 Can't a housewife work if there's no reason? 186 00:10:47,060 --> 00:10:49,074 That's why bankers are hopeless. 187 00:10:49,087 --> 00:10:52,055 Women assigned to main career track positions at the bank 188 00:10:52,055 --> 00:10:54,052 are still less than 1 percent of men, right? 189 00:10:54,052 --> 00:10:57,038 Deciding who does or doesn't get the loan for the convenience of men. 190 00:10:57,042 --> 00:11:01,036 Do you really understand how working women feel? 191 00:11:01,036 --> 00:11:03,036 What do you mean, for the convenience of men? 192 00:11:03,036 --> 00:11:05,044 Don't worry, I'll do the housework as always. 193 00:11:05,048 --> 00:11:09,028 It's just a side job. Let me do as I please. Fix your own dinner. 194 00:11:13,076 --> 00:11:16,081 Why is she so mad? 195 00:11:22,068 --> 00:11:26,028 "Higashida-san and I were classmates in middle school." 196 00:11:26,036 --> 00:11:28,078 "Beyond that, we don't have any association." 197 00:11:28,080 --> 00:11:32,044 "I don't know who you are, but you seem to be misunderstanding something." 198 00:11:32,064 --> 00:11:35,084 If you send me any more false unwanted e-mail, 199 00:11:35,084 --> 00:11:37,058 I'll report you to the police. 200 00:11:38,050 --> 00:11:41,002 I knew you'd say that. 201 00:11:45,087 --> 00:11:47,018 The Chairman was called to 202 00:11:46,030 --> 00:11:49,042 Main Building Great Conference Room 203 00:11:47,022 --> 00:11:50,056 the Financial Services Agency on a short notice and will not be attending. 204 00:11:50,096 --> 00:11:56,066 So, what is the situation with this matter, Kishikawa-kun? 205 00:12:00,048 --> 00:12:02,068 Director Kishikawa Shingo 206 00:12:01,070 --> 00:12:02,082 I've received reports that 207 00:12:02,084 --> 00:12:06,040 the responsibility lies with Loan Section Chief Hanzawa Naoki's arbitrary decision, 208 00:12:06,046 --> 00:12:08,058 and we're currently in the process of selecting his place of transfer. 209 00:12:07,022 --> 00:12:11,030 Member of the Former Tokyo Daiichi Bank Managing Director Takagi 210 00:12:08,066 --> 00:12:12,023 Chairman Nakanowatari is very concerned too. 211 00:12:12,023 --> 00:12:16,000 It will be troublesome if we get marked by the Financial Services Agency. 212 00:12:16,006 --> 00:12:18,052 Remedy the situation posthaste. 213 00:12:18,074 --> 00:12:21,080 Is that all right with you, Executive Director Owada? 214 00:12:21,052 --> 00:12:24,066 Executive Director Owada Akira 215 00:12:21,090 --> 00:12:25,054 That branch has a lot of employees from the old Sangyo Chuo. 216 00:12:25,055 --> 00:12:28,026 I figured you must be 217 00:12:28,055 --> 00:12:31,065 very distressed with the misconduct of your junior. 218 00:12:42,090 --> 00:12:46,073 It's crying. This room, that is. 219 00:12:50,044 --> 00:12:53,006 Since 1902 220 00:12:53,006 --> 00:12:56,004 when the former Sangyo Chuo Bank was founded, 221 00:12:56,004 --> 00:13:00,018 the Board of Directors' meeting has traditionally been held in this room. 222 00:13:00,020 --> 00:13:02,056 Even after the merger, that tradition is being carried on. 223 00:13:02,058 --> 00:13:05,044 Whenever I come to this room, 224 00:13:05,048 --> 00:13:09,010 I feel motivated and inspired. 225 00:13:09,048 --> 00:13:11,056 However, 226 00:13:12,038 --> 00:13:15,070 this room, which carried the Japanese economy on its shoulders, 227 00:13:15,094 --> 00:13:18,046 is about to be sucked into this worthless conflict 228 00:13:18,050 --> 00:13:21,066 between the Sangyo Chuo faction and the Tokyo Daiichi faction. 229 00:13:23,058 --> 00:13:27,039 Don't you think that's sad, Managing Director Takagi? 230 00:13:41,068 --> 00:13:45,098 You're the one who should be punished. Hana 231 00:13:51,005 --> 00:13:54,054 Was that you, Hanzawa? 232 00:14:04,036 --> 00:14:07,014 Are you Hanzawa-san? 233 00:14:17,042 --> 00:14:18,074 I'm appalled. 234 00:14:18,074 --> 00:14:21,078 I've been working here for a long time, but 235 00:14:21,086 --> 00:14:24,090 I've never felt more disgusted than today. 236 00:14:24,094 --> 00:14:28,036 But this by itself can't be the trump card to corner Asano. 237 00:14:28,042 --> 00:14:32,068 I want proof that Asano was getting kickback from Higashida. 238 00:14:32,076 --> 00:14:34,098 Can you guys lend me a hand? 239 00:14:35,002 --> 00:14:37,090 Please tell me if there's anything I can do. 240 00:14:37,092 --> 00:14:41,092 I can't sit still after being taken for a fool like this. 241 00:14:41,094 --> 00:14:44,020 Please let me do everything in my power too. 242 00:14:44,024 --> 00:14:46,078 Thank you. I appreciate it. 243 00:14:46,084 --> 00:14:48,074 As for me, 244 00:14:48,082 --> 00:14:51,098 please know that I didn't hear any of this. 245 00:14:52,004 --> 00:14:56,003 I'm sorry. If you'll excuse me first. 246 00:14:57,070 --> 00:14:59,037 Actually, Kakiuchi was 247 00:14:59,037 --> 00:15:01,078 apparently warned by the Manager. 248 00:15:01,084 --> 00:15:05,020 If he's too cooperative with you, that... 249 00:15:05,026 --> 00:15:06,042 What is it? 250 00:15:06,044 --> 00:15:09,058 After you get transferred out, 251 00:15:09,066 --> 00:15:11,050 he's next. 252 00:15:15,060 --> 00:15:19,062 I want you to observe Chief Hanzawa's behavior. 253 00:15:19,070 --> 00:15:21,016 Observe? 254 00:15:21,018 --> 00:15:23,084 With him, if it's not one problem, it's another. 255 00:15:23,088 --> 00:15:28,006 In particular, I want you to note the times when he's entering text. 256 00:15:38,056 --> 00:15:42,044 Osaka Nishi Branch Hankyu Umeda Office Underground Parking Garage 257 00:16:02,072 --> 00:16:04,006 Kakuta-san, what on earth are you doing? 258 00:16:04,008 --> 00:16:07,072 - I'm Loan Section Chief Hanzawa. - I know. 259 00:16:07,072 --> 00:16:11,014 You're the celebrity of our bank right now. 260 00:16:11,014 --> 00:16:12,076 I have no excuse to offer. 261 00:16:12,080 --> 00:16:17,006 Can we talk to you about Manager Asano? 262 00:16:18,050 --> 00:16:20,038 Where is this? 263 00:16:20,038 --> 00:16:23,008 The Manager often had me park the car here 264 00:16:23,012 --> 00:16:25,012 while he conducted his business. 265 00:16:25,018 --> 00:16:28,074 What business? Don't tell me... 266 00:16:29,084 --> 00:16:31,064 - Is that where he goes? - Yes. 267 00:16:31,064 --> 00:16:34,053 Since about 6 months ago, the Manager 268 00:16:34,053 --> 00:16:37,055 has been using Kansai City Bank frequently. 269 00:16:37,055 --> 00:16:40,056 Do you know what he does with his bank book? 270 00:16:40,058 --> 00:16:44,006 It's like he keeps it with him at all times. 271 00:16:44,010 --> 00:16:48,037 He makes sure he puts it away in his brief case. 272 00:16:48,037 --> 00:16:51,067 It's true he carries it with him whenever he goes out. 273 00:17:00,014 --> 00:17:03,002 It appears that when he doesn't go out, he keeps the brief case 274 00:17:03,004 --> 00:17:05,018 locked up in his desk. 275 00:17:05,022 --> 00:17:07,096 He's being very cautious indeed. 276 00:17:09,040 --> 00:17:11,070 What to do... 277 00:17:25,036 --> 00:17:28,072 Hana-chan, bring them up front and start with the white ones. 278 00:17:30,032 --> 00:17:34,002 Hana, why don't you join us and work with me? 279 00:17:34,006 --> 00:17:37,020 I had decided to do it just this one time. 280 00:17:37,026 --> 00:17:41,044 But you know, it's such a waste of your talent. 281 00:17:41,044 --> 00:17:46,048 Why did you quit? Because you got married? Your husband? 282 00:17:46,054 --> 00:17:51,034 No, my husband encouraged me to continue even after we got married, but 283 00:17:51,038 --> 00:17:55,030 it's me who couldn't do it. I knew I'd get totally wrapped up in my work 284 00:17:55,032 --> 00:17:58,064 and household matters would end up on the back burner. 285 00:17:58,070 --> 00:18:02,040 I told my husband I got tired of it and quit. 286 00:18:02,046 --> 00:18:06,037 If I didn't say that, he would've persuaded me to continue. 287 00:18:06,037 --> 00:18:08,088 It's hard for me to comprehend. 288 00:18:08,098 --> 00:18:11,078 Is your husband that important? 289 00:18:11,084 --> 00:18:13,099 More than this work? 290 00:18:15,066 --> 00:18:17,045 Yes. 291 00:18:17,080 --> 00:18:23,020 I told you not to get involved with new loans. 292 00:18:23,020 --> 00:18:25,052 I don't recall agreeing to it. 293 00:18:25,056 --> 00:18:29,046 This is a Branch Manager's order. It's not for you to agree or disagree! 294 00:18:33,096 --> 00:18:38,054 Are you trying to ignore me? I don't see much sign of repentance. Hana 295 00:18:38,060 --> 00:18:41,052 - That wasn't you? - Excuse me? 296 00:18:42,072 --> 00:18:44,039 Nothing. 297 00:18:47,000 --> 00:18:51,010 As punishment, I'm faxing the attached photo to the teller window on the first floor. 298 00:18:51,014 --> 00:18:54,092 I wonder what the female employee who sees this will say. Hana 299 00:19:00,030 --> 00:19:01,060 What's wrong? 300 00:19:10,005 --> 00:19:13,028 - I doctored it up real good. - Let's get this over with quickly. 301 00:19:13,032 --> 00:19:15,007 Here's the duplicate key. 302 00:19:28,072 --> 00:19:32,032 He sure has a nice brief case, that son of a gun Asano. 303 00:19:38,090 --> 00:19:40,090 It's not here... 304 00:19:44,072 --> 00:19:46,086 It's not here. 305 00:19:46,084 --> 00:19:50,006 You there. Uh... 306 00:19:50,024 --> 00:19:52,020 Did you get like a weird fax... 307 00:19:52,028 --> 00:19:55,021 Oh, that. We got it a little while ago. 308 00:19:55,021 --> 00:19:57,023 Oh, that's... 309 00:19:57,023 --> 00:19:59,022 how do I say, just a prank. 310 00:19:59,022 --> 00:20:00,082 This is it, right? 311 00:20:00,082 --> 00:20:03,016 "Asano-chan. Good job!" 312 00:20:13,048 --> 00:20:15,086 - I don't see it, - Let's look elsewhere too. 313 00:20:19,064 --> 00:20:21,052 Hey, are you done yet? 314 00:20:21,095 --> 00:20:25,095 - He'll be back any minute. - This isn't working. We can't find it. 315 00:20:28,004 --> 00:20:31,071 Chief, it's impossible. Let's pull out for now. 316 00:20:31,071 --> 00:20:33,026 Chief! 317 00:20:40,071 --> 00:20:44,009 "Science Fair Season"? As I recall, this book was released... 318 00:20:44,009 --> 00:20:47,052 Right around the time the loan was made. 319 00:20:54,005 --> 00:20:56,005 This is where it was. 320 00:20:59,096 --> 00:21:04,006 Fujisawa Miki... 50 million yen! 321 00:21:04,006 --> 00:21:06,036 Damn, he's back. 322 00:21:08,066 --> 00:21:11,056 If we step out now, he'll find out. 323 00:21:59,088 --> 00:22:01,076 Manager. 324 00:22:02,066 --> 00:22:05,068 There's something I'd like to talk to you in regards to Chief Hanzawa. 325 00:22:06,001 --> 00:22:08,046 Can you come this way for a minute? 326 00:22:15,096 --> 00:22:18,096 Is Hanzawa scheming something again? 327 00:22:18,096 --> 00:22:21,092 Manager, I can't 328 00:22:22,006 --> 00:22:24,096 betray Chief Hanzawa after all. 329 00:22:25,014 --> 00:22:27,062 Please allow me to excuse myself 330 00:22:27,062 --> 00:22:29,095 from the task of observing the Chief. 331 00:22:30,008 --> 00:22:32,004 You'll be sorry. 332 00:22:32,048 --> 00:22:39,034 Are you saying that knowing I'm from the personnel field? 333 00:22:40,074 --> 00:22:42,096 Excuse me. 334 00:22:45,028 --> 00:22:48,069 I swear, that guy's subordinates, they're all fools! 335 00:22:48,069 --> 00:22:52,096 I imagine you don't have any. 336 00:22:53,028 --> 00:22:56,002 Foolish subordinates like that. 337 00:23:15,066 --> 00:23:18,060 Being kept useless on the payroll by a guy like that 338 00:23:18,066 --> 00:23:20,064 is a fate worse than getting shipped out. 339 00:23:20,086 --> 00:23:22,094 That's just what I thought. 340 00:23:25,002 --> 00:23:26,071 I feel the same way. 341 00:23:26,088 --> 00:23:30,031 You found the bank book, right? 342 00:23:34,002 --> 00:23:37,058 Don't let him beat you, Chief. 343 00:23:41,070 --> 00:23:43,032 Chief. 344 00:23:50,092 --> 00:23:53,006 It's begun. 345 00:24:10,022 --> 00:24:12,031 50 million, huh? 346 00:24:12,031 --> 00:24:14,027 March 29th 347 00:24:14,066 --> 00:24:16,063 is the day after we executed the 348 00:24:16,063 --> 00:24:19,061 500 million yen loan to Nishi Osaka Steel. 349 00:24:20,000 --> 00:24:25,008 In other words, 10 percent of 500 million, or 50 million, was Asano's compensation. 350 00:24:25,008 --> 00:24:27,090 Probably... Moreover, 48 million of that was 351 00:24:27,092 --> 00:24:30,048 transferred to Goyo Securities before the day was over. 352 00:24:30,052 --> 00:24:33,063 Asano probably took a loss on stock credit transactions or something and 353 00:24:33,063 --> 00:24:36,073 - needed the money. - But how stupid can he be, 354 00:24:36,092 --> 00:24:39,072 walking around with such a precious bank book. 355 00:24:39,074 --> 00:24:43,006 He probably thought it was safer than storing it somewhere. 356 00:24:43,008 --> 00:24:47,022 It's typical of him who doesn't trust anyone but himself. 357 00:24:47,032 --> 00:24:49,098 The problem is this Fujisawa Miki, huh? 358 00:24:50,008 --> 00:24:52,061 "Miki" is that Miki, right? Higashida's woman. 359 00:24:52,061 --> 00:24:53,084 Yes. 360 00:24:53,086 --> 00:24:58,046 Higashida transferred the money to Asano through an account in here name. 361 00:24:54,072 --> 00:25:00,076 Higashida ? Miki ? Asano 362 00:24:58,046 --> 00:25:02,078 This isn't enough to prove the connection between Higashida and Asano. 363 00:25:02,088 --> 00:25:05,096 This is really pissing me off. He's sure a cagey dude. 364 00:25:05,096 --> 00:25:09,024 Locating Higashida's hidden account and 365 00:25:09,026 --> 00:25:12,030 revealing the flow of money to Miki and Asano's accounts 366 00:25:12,030 --> 00:25:14,062 is the only thing we can do. 367 00:25:15,006 --> 00:25:17,049 Did you find out anything about that logo? 368 00:25:17,049 --> 00:25:19,061 Oh, that. 369 00:25:19,061 --> 00:25:21,096 I went around all over the place and 370 00:25:21,096 --> 00:25:26,040 checked out more than 50 logos, but I couldn't find the same one. 371 00:25:26,040 --> 00:25:30,003 - It might not be a bank logo. - I see. 372 00:25:30,003 --> 00:25:33,050 I'll go stake out Higashida now and see if I can find out anything. 373 00:25:33,070 --> 00:25:35,080 Where is Higashida now? 374 00:25:35,090 --> 00:25:37,032 More than likely, he's at a club called "Artemis" 375 00:25:37,046 --> 00:25:40,044 where Miki works, alongside the Dotonbori canal. 376 00:25:40,068 --> 00:25:42,053 He practically lives there these days. 377 00:25:42,053 --> 00:25:45,065 Even after declaring bankruptcy, he has no shame. 378 00:25:46,008 --> 00:25:47,078 You lost the bank book? 379 00:25:47,078 --> 00:25:50,070 Yes. By the time I realized, it was nowhere to be found. 380 00:25:50,076 --> 00:25:53,064 - Are you sure it wasn't Hanzawa? - I don't know. 381 00:25:53,066 --> 00:25:55,002 I wouldn't think so, but... 382 00:25:55,018 --> 00:25:58,066 Come on, get a hold of yourself, Ta-chan. 383 00:25:58,096 --> 00:26:01,096 If Hanzawa did take it, 384 00:26:02,088 --> 00:26:03,074 kill him. 385 00:26:03,076 --> 00:26:07,026 You gotta get him before he gets you. 386 00:26:07,030 --> 00:26:10,090 I mean as a banker, that is. 387 00:26:11,096 --> 00:26:15,063 If you screw up now, you're gonna lose everything. 388 00:26:15,074 --> 00:26:18,086 You're walking the career path of a mega bank, right? 389 00:26:18,086 --> 00:26:20,097 Get a hold of yourself. 390 00:26:28,084 --> 00:26:31,080 - Are you all right? - Shut up! 391 00:26:31,090 --> 00:26:36,033 Even if someone was to see Asano's bank book, 392 00:26:36,066 --> 00:26:41,000 I have it so it can't be traced back to me. 393 00:26:41,018 --> 00:26:43,076 - That's a relief. - You sure you mean that? 394 00:26:43,080 --> 00:26:46,094 You're just worried about your shop, aren't you? 395 00:26:46,094 --> 00:26:51,094 That's not true. I'm worried about you the most. 396 00:26:54,046 --> 00:26:56,020 So that shop, 397 00:26:56,028 --> 00:26:58,054 did you find a good place for it? 398 00:26:58,056 --> 00:27:01,096 - Yeah. - I see. 399 00:27:02,018 --> 00:27:04,063 Go make a tentative offer on it. 400 00:27:04,090 --> 00:27:07,066 Really? Are you sure? 401 00:27:07,072 --> 00:27:09,060 Yeah. 402 00:27:11,086 --> 00:27:13,054 I'm so happy. 403 00:27:14,016 --> 00:27:16,010 Without you, 404 00:27:16,020 --> 00:27:18,042 I can't do anything. 405 00:27:38,024 --> 00:27:40,064 Go ahead and put all of these in there. 406 00:27:40,065 --> 00:27:42,052 All right. 407 00:27:58,054 --> 00:28:00,091 Heck, no one's showing up. 408 00:28:08,084 --> 00:28:10,026 Well? Do you have any idea? 409 00:28:10,028 --> 00:28:12,082 It seems I've seen this somewhere or maybe not... 410 00:28:12,084 --> 00:28:16,040 - Try to remember right now! - Ouch, don't be unreasonable. 411 00:28:17,006 --> 00:28:19,060 - Actually, I just thought wrong. - You're worthless. 412 00:28:19,062 --> 00:28:21,076 Worthless? Isn't that a bit harsh? 413 00:28:21,082 --> 00:28:24,070 After I came here out of concern for you using business trip as an excuse. 414 00:28:24,076 --> 00:28:27,034 You just wanted to see the bank book, didn't you? 415 00:28:27,034 --> 00:28:29,061 Yes, you're absolutely right. 416 00:28:29,080 --> 00:28:33,064 But Hanzawa, don't get caught off guard. 417 00:28:33,074 --> 00:28:37,020 You never know what a cornered tiger might do. 418 00:28:38,046 --> 00:28:42,024 The Board of Directors is making a move towards officially transferring you out. 419 00:28:42,028 --> 00:28:44,061 There's no time to spare. 420 00:28:54,056 --> 00:28:56,030 What? 421 00:28:59,044 --> 00:29:01,096 - New York... - What? 422 00:29:11,082 --> 00:29:14,022 - It's New York Harbor Trust Bank. - A foreign bank?! 423 00:29:14,022 --> 00:29:16,072 They only have the Tokyo Branch in Japan, and none in Kansai. 424 00:29:16,076 --> 00:29:19,030 They change their logo every time they have a merger. 425 00:29:19,030 --> 00:29:22,097 The logo you saw is the one before they merged with Duke Brothers about 6 months ago. 426 00:29:22,097 --> 00:29:26,078 - No wonder we couldn't find it. - Hey, Hanzawa. 427 00:29:27,008 --> 00:29:29,064 This bank's potential client for private banking 428 00:29:29,066 --> 00:29:32,068 has to have a financial asset of at least 1 billion. 429 00:29:33,054 --> 00:29:37,048 If Higashida has his hidden account here, he has more than 1 billion in his stash. 430 00:29:37,050 --> 00:29:38,063 Just as I thought. 431 00:29:38,063 --> 00:29:42,022 You can do it, Hanzawa. Recover that 500 million no matter what. 432 00:29:43,048 --> 00:29:45,027 What? What's wrong? 433 00:29:46,058 --> 00:29:50,014 I just wondered how you recognized the logo of a foreign bank. 434 00:29:50,030 --> 00:29:52,052 Huh? I just happened to recognize it, that's all. 435 00:29:52,062 --> 00:29:54,074 Were you thinking about changing jobs? 436 00:30:00,006 --> 00:30:01,078 If I stay here, 437 00:30:01,082 --> 00:30:05,094 I feel as if I might forget why I became a banker. 438 00:30:06,062 --> 00:30:09,068 I'm hoping to get into Project Finance. 439 00:30:09,074 --> 00:30:13,020 Now that I'm a banker, I'd like to move billions of yen and 440 00:30:13,024 --> 00:30:17,016 get involved in big projects that would have an impact on the future. 441 00:30:17,024 --> 00:30:20,062 If I went to a foreign bank, I thought maybe... 442 00:30:20,072 --> 00:30:25,012 But as you can see, I'm still tied down to Tokyo Chuo. 443 00:30:25,014 --> 00:30:26,082 Sorry. That was nosy of me. 444 00:30:26,084 --> 00:30:28,048 Yeah, that's for sure. 445 00:30:28,054 --> 00:30:31,062 In the first place, is this the time to be worrying about me? 446 00:30:31,073 --> 00:30:34,018 A box of tissues in the car doesn't provide any proof 447 00:30:34,062 --> 00:30:38,001 whether Higashida has an account there or anything. 448 00:30:40,042 --> 00:30:42,060 What the heck. It's just the phone. 449 00:30:43,094 --> 00:30:46,084 Takeshita-san, I was about to call you. 450 00:30:46,084 --> 00:30:48,038 I found out what that logo is. 451 00:30:48,038 --> 00:30:52,068 Really. Before the merger... So that's what it was. 452 00:30:52,076 --> 00:30:56,054 As a matter of fact, I found something interesting too. 453 00:30:56,060 --> 00:30:58,062 Something interesting? 454 00:31:06,076 --> 00:31:08,006 FOR LEASE 455 00:31:15,031 --> 00:31:17,036 Good day. 456 00:31:23,052 --> 00:31:25,040 Nail salon. 457 00:31:25,048 --> 00:31:27,056 This is a nice location. 458 00:31:27,060 --> 00:31:29,090 The best district in Dotonbori. 459 00:31:29,094 --> 00:31:32,070 It's a great place to do business. 460 00:31:32,076 --> 00:31:35,036 - How did you... - Oh, also... 461 00:31:35,038 --> 00:31:38,058 we took the liberty to look up a few more things. 462 00:31:39,068 --> 00:31:41,054 You're sure a scary woman. 463 00:31:41,058 --> 00:31:46,060 Looks like you were getting financial assistance, not only from Higashida, but from Itabashi as well. 464 00:31:51,058 --> 00:31:55,024 I wonder what Higashida would say if he sees this. 465 00:31:55,098 --> 00:31:58,042 What are you scheming? 466 00:31:58,074 --> 00:32:02,016 We'd like to ask you to do something for us. 467 00:32:06,022 --> 00:32:08,012 New York Harbor Trust Bank... 468 00:32:08,014 --> 00:32:11,082 That's where Higashida has his hidden account. Isn't that right? 469 00:32:12,050 --> 00:32:14,046 Damn, did we get it right? 470 00:32:14,046 --> 00:32:17,060 - So what if he does? - I want the breakdown of his assets deposited there 471 00:32:17,083 --> 00:32:19,095 and the record of transactions. In addition, 472 00:32:19,095 --> 00:32:21,078 your bank book from Kansai City Bank 473 00:32:21,095 --> 00:32:24,012 that shows the 50-million transfer to Asano. 474 00:32:24,016 --> 00:32:27,080 If you bring me all that, I'll keep quiet about Itabashi. 475 00:32:27,097 --> 00:32:30,096 Higashida has all the important documents hidden away. 476 00:32:30,096 --> 00:32:34,010 I have no idea where he keeps them. 477 00:32:34,014 --> 00:32:36,082 Same goes for the bank book in my name. 478 00:32:37,026 --> 00:32:39,030 It's absolutely impossible to sneak all that out. 479 00:32:39,030 --> 00:32:40,038 I see. 480 00:32:40,038 --> 00:32:43,034 In that case, I guess I'll just have to send this photo to Higashida. 481 00:32:43,092 --> 00:32:45,076 I bet he'll be mad. 482 00:32:45,080 --> 00:32:48,016 He might even kill you. 483 00:32:48,036 --> 00:32:49,088 In any case, 484 00:32:49,094 --> 00:32:52,086 if he dumps you, you'll just have to give up 485 00:32:53,004 --> 00:32:55,021 opening your nail salon. 486 00:32:59,004 --> 00:33:00,062 You're disgusting. 487 00:33:00,062 --> 00:33:04,029 If you want to open your salon, do as I say and bring the stuff. 488 00:33:04,046 --> 00:33:08,026 However, I'll tell you one thing. 489 00:33:08,066 --> 00:33:11,012 Whether it's a nail salon or whatever, 490 00:33:11,018 --> 00:33:13,036 even if you start a business with money you cajoled out of men, 491 00:33:13,040 --> 00:33:15,042 it'll go under right away. 492 00:33:15,042 --> 00:33:17,038 Don't take running a business lightly! 493 00:33:17,044 --> 00:33:19,024 What would a mere banker know. 494 00:33:19,026 --> 00:33:21,059 I know because I'm a banker. 495 00:33:28,042 --> 00:33:31,078 Why don't you go ahead and send that picture if you want? 496 00:33:32,030 --> 00:33:35,062 I can make any number of excuses! 497 00:33:39,098 --> 00:33:44,026 I don't think we can count on her after all. 498 00:33:53,056 --> 00:33:55,088 What happened to your lips? 499 00:33:55,090 --> 00:33:57,014 It's just... 500 00:33:57,080 --> 00:34:00,060 Did you finally have it out with the Branch Manager? 501 00:34:00,060 --> 00:34:02,070 No, it's nothing like that. 502 00:34:02,078 --> 00:34:04,063 I smell something fishy~. 503 00:34:04,063 --> 00:34:08,093 I smell something fishy~ with you. What are you hiding? 504 00:34:10,046 --> 00:34:12,056 Here! For you. 505 00:34:15,096 --> 00:34:19,026 Hurry up and open it. 506 00:34:30,074 --> 00:34:35,048 The one you're using now is getting all raggedy, right? 507 00:34:36,024 --> 00:34:40,058 Are you sure? This is an expensive one, isn't it? 508 00:34:43,032 --> 00:34:46,029 Did you perhaps work to buy this... 509 00:34:46,076 --> 00:34:49,010 Don't mention it~. 510 00:34:49,028 --> 00:34:51,078 If I was going to buy one anyway, 511 00:34:51,082 --> 00:34:54,028 rather than using the money you bring home, 512 00:34:54,028 --> 00:34:58,095 I wanted to buy it with the money I earned myself. 513 00:34:59,016 --> 00:35:02,025 That way, you'd be more appreciative, right? 514 00:35:03,029 --> 00:35:06,068 There's something I realized after working for the first time in a while. 515 00:35:07,002 --> 00:35:11,044 Like your mother's desire to protect the company your father left behind, 516 00:35:11,048 --> 00:35:16,030 like senpai's dream to someday be a leading flower designer, 517 00:35:16,046 --> 00:35:20,024 like my desire to buy Naoki a new brief case. 518 00:35:20,036 --> 00:35:22,046 That women, too, are working, 519 00:35:22,046 --> 00:35:24,063 not just for money, but 520 00:35:24,063 --> 00:35:26,093 for all kinds of different reasons. 521 00:35:28,028 --> 00:35:33,024 The bank better respect the feeling of those women, you hear? 522 00:35:37,006 --> 00:35:38,096 You'll just have to give up 523 00:35:38,096 --> 00:35:41,056 opening your nail salon. 524 00:35:42,078 --> 00:35:45,021 Don't take running a business lightly! 525 00:35:53,004 --> 00:35:55,029 Hey, what is this? 526 00:35:55,080 --> 00:35:57,089 Thank you, Hana. 527 00:36:00,078 --> 00:36:02,097 What's come over you? 528 00:36:13,070 --> 00:36:15,086 You're Fujisawa Miki-san, right? 529 00:36:15,088 --> 00:36:17,080 I'm Wakiya with the Regional Taxation Bureau. 530 00:36:17,080 --> 00:36:20,080 Do you have some time right now? 531 00:36:22,016 --> 00:36:25,048 I told you, I don't know anything about a hidden account. 532 00:36:25,056 --> 00:36:28,022 Both you and the bank are real pests. 533 00:36:28,028 --> 00:36:30,002 Bank? 534 00:36:31,008 --> 00:36:33,076 I don't know what the bank told you, but 535 00:36:33,078 --> 00:36:39,086 if you're willing to tell me about Higashida's hidden account, 536 00:36:39,096 --> 00:36:42,096 I'm willing to close my eyes to 537 00:36:43,002 --> 00:36:46,008 the funding source of your business and 538 00:36:46,020 --> 00:36:49,010 all your other illegal activities up to now. 539 00:36:50,068 --> 00:36:52,004 Higashida. 540 00:36:52,010 --> 00:36:53,080 The bank. 541 00:36:53,080 --> 00:36:55,095 Me. 542 00:36:56,040 --> 00:37:01,068 A smart girl would know who to cooperate with, right? 543 00:37:07,066 --> 00:37:12,070 Manager went to Tokyo again. How many times is this? 544 00:37:07,098 --> 00:37:09,098 Support System for Business Start-up 545 00:37:12,080 --> 00:37:16,074 There's no doubt he's laying the groundwork to kick Chief out of here as soon as possible. 546 00:37:16,080 --> 00:37:19,062 Chief, I still think we should 547 00:37:19,066 --> 00:37:21,080 use that bank book and rattle up Asano. 548 00:37:21,082 --> 00:37:24,024 No, he'll just feign ignorance right now. 549 00:37:24,028 --> 00:37:26,064 But if we don't do something... 550 00:37:26,064 --> 00:37:30,044 Chief, what have you been doing there? 551 00:37:30,072 --> 00:37:33,006 Banker's work. 552 00:37:33,065 --> 00:37:35,094 At the Board of Directors' meeting earlier, 553 00:37:35,098 --> 00:37:39,008 it was officially decided to transfer Hanzawa-kun out. 554 00:37:39,008 --> 00:37:40,036 Thank you, sir. 555 00:37:40,040 --> 00:37:43,004 Let's consider this matter closed now. 556 00:37:43,010 --> 00:37:45,072 I apologize for bothering you. 557 00:37:45,078 --> 00:37:48,029 I didn't do anything in particular. 558 00:37:48,029 --> 00:37:50,046 You may leave. 559 00:37:50,058 --> 00:37:52,061 If you'll excuse me then. 560 00:37:53,073 --> 00:37:55,095 Oh, come to think of it, 561 00:37:56,018 --> 00:37:59,016 there was a similar occurrence long time ago. 562 00:38:00,046 --> 00:38:04,096 There was a man who was on the fast track to an elite career from the time he joined the bank. 563 00:38:05,018 --> 00:38:07,016 His performance at Headquarters was outstanding. 564 00:38:07,016 --> 00:38:09,095 However, he didn't have any field experience. 565 00:38:09,095 --> 00:38:14,030 That's an absolute necessity to be on the board of directors, right? 566 00:38:14,048 --> 00:38:18,031 And so he volunteered and became the branch manager of a major branch. 567 00:38:18,031 --> 00:38:20,098 He struggled there for 3 years and 568 00:38:21,024 --> 00:38:25,028 and finally even got the Best Branch Office Award. 569 00:38:29,080 --> 00:38:34,062 However, you never know what life has in store for you. 570 00:38:35,032 --> 00:38:39,024 Just because of one loan mishap due to an undetected window dressing, 571 00:38:39,032 --> 00:38:43,090 his career was in jeopardy. What do you think he did? 572 00:38:43,090 --> 00:38:45,032 ...I don't know. 573 00:38:45,032 --> 00:38:47,084 Of all things, he shifted all the responsibility on his subordinate 574 00:38:47,086 --> 00:38:52,090 who was opposed to the loan from the start, and evaded the issue claiming he was blameless. 575 00:38:54,074 --> 00:38:57,006 The boss takes credit for his subordinate's good deed. 576 00:38:57,010 --> 00:38:59,063 The subordinate takes responsibility for his boss's blunder. 577 00:38:59,063 --> 00:39:01,065 This quote that's been passed down at the bank, 578 00:39:01,065 --> 00:39:06,025 there was a guy who used that quote to a tee. 579 00:39:11,020 --> 00:39:14,034 You're not hiding anything else from me, are you? 580 00:39:14,042 --> 00:39:16,078 - Definitely not. - I see. 581 00:39:19,014 --> 00:39:21,058 I'm placing my trust in you. 582 00:39:21,082 --> 00:39:23,015 Asano-kun. 583 00:39:42,034 --> 00:39:44,008 You're a real pest. 584 00:39:44,010 --> 00:39:47,030 But I have no intention of submitting to your threats. 585 00:39:47,030 --> 00:39:50,072 That was a pretty good idea to open a shop there. 586 00:39:50,076 --> 00:39:54,022 There's a good chance hostesses will stop by there before going to work. 587 00:39:54,034 --> 00:39:56,082 What are you saying? Are you trying to be nice 588 00:39:56,082 --> 00:39:59,064 to win me over to your side now? 589 00:39:59,086 --> 00:40:01,078 But I won't be deceived. 590 00:40:01,084 --> 00:40:05,008 You're gonna seize Higashida's money in the end anyway, right? 591 00:40:05,048 --> 00:40:07,016 When that happens, 592 00:40:07,018 --> 00:40:10,030 I'll have to give up my dream anyhow. 593 00:40:10,032 --> 00:40:11,072 Isn't that right? 594 00:40:11,074 --> 00:40:13,048 Not necessarily. 595 00:40:15,066 --> 00:40:17,099 You can borrow money from the bank. 596 00:40:18,082 --> 00:40:21,028 Do you know what you're saying? 597 00:40:21,065 --> 00:40:25,018 If I could do that, I wouldn't have approached a man like Higashida in the first place. 598 00:40:26,070 --> 00:40:28,098 A man like Higashida... 599 00:40:29,040 --> 00:40:32,052 I'm talking to you as a banker. 600 00:40:34,072 --> 00:40:36,088 If you have any other ideas, I'd like to hear about it. 601 00:40:36,094 --> 00:40:38,090 And... 602 00:40:39,032 --> 00:40:42,014 I summarized the conditions you need to meet in order to get a loan. 603 00:40:42,014 --> 00:40:44,014 How much do you have in savings right now? 604 00:40:45,018 --> 00:40:46,029 5 million. 605 00:40:46,029 --> 00:40:48,064 There's this thing called business start-up loan. 606 00:40:48,064 --> 00:40:51,026 If you use that 5 million for a down payment and apply for a loan, 607 00:40:51,032 --> 00:40:54,032 it's possible to get a loan of up to 15 million yen. 608 00:40:54,034 --> 00:40:57,063 I'll help you with the paperwork. 609 00:40:58,063 --> 00:41:00,097 Are you serious? 610 00:41:01,012 --> 00:41:05,024 If you truly want to start a business, if you have a dream, 611 00:41:05,032 --> 00:41:07,048 you shouldn't depend on someone like Higashida. 612 00:41:07,048 --> 00:41:09,056 Borrow openly from the bank. 613 00:41:09,056 --> 00:41:13,006 That's why there are banks in this world. 614 00:41:14,046 --> 00:41:16,048 If you're serious, 615 00:41:16,068 --> 00:41:18,098 I'll give you advice seriously too. 616 00:41:20,010 --> 00:41:22,064 Just as you took advantage of Higashida, 617 00:41:22,064 --> 00:41:25,064 take advantage of me and the bank. 618 00:41:29,052 --> 00:41:33,006 You seem like a changed person. 619 00:41:39,038 --> 00:41:41,078 That's because I have a new brief case. 620 00:41:45,028 --> 00:41:47,000 What's that supposed to mean? 621 00:41:49,016 --> 00:41:51,049 Do you think... 622 00:41:52,020 --> 00:41:54,099 I can start all over again? 623 00:41:58,094 --> 00:42:00,064 Sure. 624 00:42:03,040 --> 00:42:07,026 Say what you want, but I won't be deceived by a bank. 625 00:42:07,028 --> 00:42:09,064 I was slapped twice by you. 626 00:42:09,096 --> 00:42:12,094 Women with inner fortitude like that are suited to be business owners. 627 00:42:19,064 --> 00:42:21,098 You can do it. 628 00:42:22,026 --> 00:42:24,064 As a banker, 629 00:42:24,064 --> 00:42:26,064 that's what I think. 630 00:42:38,088 --> 00:42:41,030 You're a real fool, aren't you? 631 00:42:42,040 --> 00:42:44,088 Are you sure you haven't fallen for me? 632 00:43:27,062 --> 00:43:29,092 All right. 633 00:43:32,052 --> 00:43:35,030 Let me take advantage of you. 634 00:43:57,002 --> 00:43:59,040 I just got some personnel news. 635 00:43:59,054 --> 00:44:02,008 - Is it me? - Yup. 636 00:44:02,032 --> 00:44:04,046 They decided where you'll be going. 637 00:44:04,058 --> 00:44:07,066 You should be getting official word by tomorrow. 638 00:44:07,076 --> 00:44:09,016 I see. 639 00:44:09,024 --> 00:44:12,014 So how's it going there? 640 00:44:13,006 --> 00:44:15,080 My fate is in Fujisawa Miki's hands. 641 00:44:15,080 --> 00:44:18,096 Miki? Higashida's woman? 642 00:44:19,010 --> 00:44:20,064 Will that be all right? 643 00:44:20,064 --> 00:44:24,064 �Do your best and let the heavens do the rest,� as the saying goes. 644 00:44:26,010 --> 00:44:28,063 Tomorrow's the critical point here too. 645 00:44:28,063 --> 00:44:30,004 Oh yeah? 646 00:44:31,014 --> 00:44:36,080 Say, Hanzawa. Do you still want to repay the debt to this bank? 647 00:44:36,098 --> 00:44:39,078 You know, at the job interview... 648 00:44:39,082 --> 00:44:44,006 That is the reason I want to join your bank 649 00:44:44,006 --> 00:44:47,071 and repay that debt. 650 00:44:47,071 --> 00:44:51,030 But after watching you all these years, 651 00:44:51,030 --> 00:44:55,030 I find it hard to believe that was your true intention. 652 00:44:55,096 --> 00:45:00,029 Hey, what's your real reason for wanting to climb to the top? 653 00:45:00,029 --> 00:45:03,039 You said if I mortgaged the property, you'd continue to finance us. 654 00:45:03,039 --> 00:45:04,068 That's what you said! 655 00:45:04,072 --> 00:45:09,097 Sangyo Chuo Bank-san, please spare them at least! I beg you! 656 00:45:10,078 --> 00:45:12,092 I'll tell you one of these days. 657 00:45:12,096 --> 00:45:16,014 If I can survive as a banker. 658 00:45:19,078 --> 00:45:22,091 Sorry, I have another call. 659 00:45:25,040 --> 00:45:29,004 - Hello. - Hanzawa-han. We're screwed. 660 00:45:29,004 --> 00:45:30,097 That woman, of all people, 661 00:45:30,097 --> 00:45:33,027 jumped ship to the Taxation Bureau! 662 00:45:40,028 --> 00:45:42,026 Welcome.