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Would you like to inspect the original subtitles? These are the user uploaded subtitles that are being translated: 1 00:00:01,608 --> 00:00:03,700 It's done. It's done! 2 00:00:12,500 --> 00:00:14,536 It struck! Lightning struck! 3 00:00:14,536 --> 00:00:16,452 Love. 4 00:00:28,168 --> 00:00:30,108 Morning. 5 00:00:38,432 --> 00:00:40,320 Morning. 6 00:00:43,104 --> 00:00:46,940 Morning, morning, morning. 7 00:00:46,940 --> 00:00:49,568 Morning, morning, morning. 8 00:00:49,568 --> 00:00:52,933 It has spots, so how about Spotty-suke? 9 00:00:56,548 --> 00:01:00,532 Oh, wait. It's a hyena, so... 10 00:01:00,532 --> 00:01:02,667 How about Zero Leftovers-suke? 11 00:01:04,940 --> 00:01:11,392 - Good morning... - What... 12 00:01:11,392 --> 00:01:12,552 What is it? 13 00:01:12,552 --> 00:01:14,367 Are you Starving Burglar-suke? 14 00:01:14,367 --> 00:01:16,367 No, it isn't. Please eat this. 15 00:01:16,367 --> 00:01:20,656 - What? - Time for Operation Brain Activation. 16 00:01:20,656 --> 00:01:24,396 You have a mountain of things to think about. 17 00:01:24,396 --> 00:01:26,744 Don't you know? I don't like fish. 18 00:01:26,744 --> 00:01:28,816 So, any ideas for the backstory? 19 00:01:28,816 --> 00:01:30,396 Does it have a family? 20 00:01:30,396 --> 00:01:32,592 Where did it come from? The savanna? 21 00:01:32,592 --> 00:01:36,467 Also, it's got this fluffy tutu-like thing. Does it do ballet? 22 00:01:36,467 --> 00:01:40,260 That's still just a faint hint... or more like, an elegant touch? 23 00:01:40,260 --> 00:01:43,376 And most importantly, what's its name? Hey, what's its name? 24 00:01:44,016 --> 00:01:47,060 I just want to call it by name! 25 00:01:47,060 --> 00:01:50,664 Like, "I love you!" or, "You're cute!" or something. 26 00:01:50,664 --> 00:01:55,408 But it's always just "it, it, it"... Wow! 27 00:01:56,800 --> 00:01:59,328 Oh, my! 28 00:02:02,116 --> 00:02:04,688 This part. What's the inspiration for it? 29 00:02:04,688 --> 00:02:07,167 Inspiration? Well, uh... 30 00:02:07,167 --> 00:02:08,876 Why a hyena, anyway? 31 00:02:08,876 --> 00:02:11,812 - Like I said, it just popped into my head. - And what's with the tutu here? 32 00:02:11,812 --> 00:02:15,008 - Just as I thought, from my story... - Hey, we've talked about this, 33 00:02:15,008 --> 00:02:17,200 - like, 20 times already, right? - Oh, my! 34 00:02:17,200 --> 00:02:21,956 Its birth has my influence in it, my essence in it... 35 00:02:21,956 --> 00:02:28,200 Ah... I just want to call it by name, name, name... 36 00:02:29,392 --> 00:02:33,800 It's like my child. I'll give it the best name. 37 00:02:33,800 --> 00:02:35,452 And then... 38 00:02:35,452 --> 00:02:37,356 - A huge hit. - A huge hit. 39 00:02:39,968 --> 00:02:43,392 I have to go now. So, please eat that. I mean it. 40 00:02:43,392 --> 00:02:46,268 And the backstory and the name. Backstory and name! 41 00:02:46,268 --> 00:02:49,604 Backstory! Name! 42 00:02:51,328 --> 00:02:53,133 You don't have to be so considerate. 43 00:02:53,133 --> 00:02:56,000 I'm taking up your time when you're busy. 44 00:02:56,000 --> 00:02:59,060 I'd appreciate your opinion from a calm, neutral standpoint. 45 00:02:59,060 --> 00:03:02,012 Oh, so this is about the plushie you're making? 46 00:03:02,692 --> 00:03:07,333 Well, so the production cost is one million yen? 47 00:03:07,333 --> 00:03:12,240 That's after squeezing the recent profits of Seo Design for all they're worth. 48 00:03:12,240 --> 00:03:16,028 And the distribution... What? 49 00:03:16,028 --> 00:03:17,128 In-store only? 50 00:03:17,128 --> 00:03:19,432 We'll do a homepage and social media, 51 00:03:19,432 --> 00:03:21,952 but I want people to only be able to buy it at the store. 52 00:03:21,952 --> 00:03:24,544 Like, I want them to touch it before buying it. 53 00:03:24,544 --> 00:03:28,816 That retro approach might actually spark some interest. 54 00:03:28,816 --> 00:03:29,936 I see. 55 00:03:29,936 --> 00:03:33,912 So right now I'm struggling with how to use that one million yen. 56 00:03:33,912 --> 00:03:36,908 I want to make the most of a limited budget. 57 00:03:36,908 --> 00:03:38,380 One million yen, huh? 58 00:03:38,380 --> 00:03:43,024 So, I'm really sorry, but if any ideas come to mind, could you hit me up? 59 00:03:43,024 --> 00:03:44,512 Sorry, I have to go now. 60 00:03:44,512 --> 00:03:47,348 - What? - I want to go check out a few toy stores. 61 00:03:47,348 --> 00:03:49,212 The plushie isn't finished yet, right? 62 00:03:49,212 --> 00:03:51,264 No, but I want to be ready to display it as soon as it's done. 63 00:03:51,264 --> 00:03:54,372 Ah, well then... Just to confirm. 64 00:03:54,372 --> 00:03:56,856 - About your fee... - Oh, yeah! Guess what? 65 00:03:56,856 --> 00:03:59,096 The plushie sample arrives tomorrow! 66 00:03:59,096 --> 00:04:01,510 Oh, my! It's just an 'Oh, my' kind of day! 67 00:04:01,510 --> 00:04:03,012 Well then, take your time! 68 00:04:03,012 --> 00:04:06,228 - Huh? No... Wait... - Thanks! 69 00:04:11,828 --> 00:04:14,952 [Mugi] 70 00:04:14,952 --> 00:04:16,876 Sorry! 71 00:04:22,248 --> 00:04:25,472 What? Could it be that you're also thinking about a name? 72 00:04:25,472 --> 00:04:27,376 - A name? - Yeah. 73 00:04:27,376 --> 00:04:31,228 No, an acquaintance of mine treated me to a fancy meal, 74 00:04:31,228 --> 00:04:33,952 as a sort of consultation fee. 75 00:04:33,952 --> 00:04:35,392 But according to my info, 76 00:04:35,392 --> 00:04:39,380 the company that person is at has been defaulting on payments, 77 00:04:39,380 --> 00:04:42,680 and that meal was probably paid for out of pocket. 78 00:04:42,680 --> 00:04:45,820 Wow, a fancy meal. Nice. 79 00:04:45,820 --> 00:04:48,192 All I got was fish! Fish! 80 00:04:48,192 --> 00:04:51,836 Well, I feel like that person is being exploited for passion. 81 00:04:51,836 --> 00:04:54,233 Exploited for passion... 82 00:04:54,233 --> 00:04:56,500 Well... What exactly is that again? 83 00:04:56,500 --> 00:05:00,480 It's when someone uses your passion or experience as an excuse 84 00:05:00,480 --> 00:05:04,132 to make you work for cheap or for free. 85 00:05:04,952 --> 00:05:07,280 I feel like someone was doing that to me... 86 00:05:08,952 --> 00:05:11,572 Takai Create. 87 00:05:11,572 --> 00:05:12,700 Ah, no. 88 00:05:12,700 --> 00:05:14,780 I feel like someone else was doing it too... 89 00:05:14,780 --> 00:05:16,902 These days, exploiting passion 90 00:05:16,902 --> 00:05:20,172 - is an immediate red flag. - Who was it again? 91 00:05:20,172 --> 00:05:23,300 Just the other day, a company promised verbally 92 00:05:23,300 --> 00:05:27,008 to pay based on results, but kept stiffing people. 93 00:05:27,008 --> 00:05:31,960 That company got massively flamed for passion exploitation, 94 00:05:31,960 --> 00:05:34,832 and then ended up going bankrupt. Bankrupt. 95 00:05:34,832 --> 00:05:36,804 Based on results... 96 00:05:36,804 --> 00:05:39,008 You can pay me based on the results. 97 00:05:40,028 --> 00:05:41,440 - That's me! - Well, 98 00:05:41,440 --> 00:05:43,916 if that kind of shady management continues, 99 00:05:43,916 --> 00:05:47,380 I do think my acquaintance will eventually quit. 100 00:05:47,380 --> 00:05:48,976 What about deferred payment based on future success? 101 00:05:48,976 --> 00:05:50,692 Is paying later based on future success also bad? The same thing? 102 00:05:50,692 --> 00:05:54,440 If you're attaching uncertain conditions to the payment of a fee, 103 00:05:54,440 --> 00:05:55,500 it's the same thing. 104 00:05:55,500 --> 00:05:57,244 The same thing? 105 00:05:57,244 --> 00:05:59,840 Takai Create and me? 106 00:05:59,840 --> 00:06:02,400 I'm Takai, from Takai Create. 107 00:06:02,400 --> 00:06:04,956 Famous for the name Takai, but also for fees that are low. 108 00:06:04,956 --> 00:06:08,620 Thank you very much for agreeing with our company's business philosophy. 109 00:06:08,620 --> 00:06:10,708 Thank you very much. 110 00:06:10,708 --> 00:06:12,490 No, no, no! I'm not agreeing! 111 00:06:12,490 --> 00:06:14,424 Non-payment, cheap rates, very welcome! 112 00:06:14,424 --> 00:06:16,200 If we're found out, bring on bankruptcy! 113 00:06:16,200 --> 00:06:20,396 Now, let's advance together, into the garden of passion exploitation! 114 00:06:20,396 --> 00:06:23,576 I said, I'm not into passion exploitation! 115 00:06:23,576 --> 00:06:26,573 Well... Are you okay? 116 00:06:43,692 --> 00:06:45,976 Oh, my, it's no use! I can't focus. 117 00:06:45,976 --> 00:06:47,760 Thinking about the plushie sample arriving, 118 00:06:47,760 --> 00:06:49,948 I'm just so wired that being subtle is impossible. 119 00:06:49,948 --> 00:06:52,167 Look, my hands are sweating like crazy... 120 00:06:53,132 --> 00:06:55,100 What are you... 121 00:06:56,536 --> 00:06:59,284 Here's 500,000 yen for your consulting fee. 122 00:07:00,172 --> 00:07:02,392 Where did this come from? 123 00:07:02,392 --> 00:07:04,656 Well... an investment, I guess? 124 00:07:04,656 --> 00:07:06,300 There's a good one right now. 125 00:07:06,300 --> 00:07:09,032 Like a new big bro? Something like that. 126 00:07:09,032 --> 00:07:13,212 - Sort of a new older brother? - Where did this come from? 127 00:07:14,104 --> 00:07:17,608 From the one million yen for the plushie production. 128 00:07:17,608 --> 00:07:20,652 So are you telling me to make it with the remaining 500,000? 129 00:07:20,652 --> 00:07:22,944 The plushie of this? 130 00:07:22,944 --> 00:07:25,276 Well, yes, that's what it means. 131 00:07:25,980 --> 00:07:27,292 Thank you for the sentiment. 132 00:07:27,292 --> 00:07:29,850 But as I said before, the consulting fee could be paid 133 00:07:29,850 --> 00:07:31,600 - based on results... - I said no! 134 00:07:31,600 --> 00:07:32,928 That would make me the same! 135 00:07:32,928 --> 00:07:35,076 What... What are you... 136 00:07:35,076 --> 00:07:39,156 Besides, even one million was really tight, so 500,000 is way too little! 137 00:07:39,156 --> 00:07:40,884 For its sake, we absolutely need that one million yen... 138 00:07:40,884 --> 00:07:42,984 This is also for its sake! 139 00:07:42,984 --> 00:07:46,460 In fact, not accepting this would be worse for it! 140 00:07:46,460 --> 00:07:49,784 What? How is any of that for its... 141 00:07:50,988 --> 00:07:54,472 It's here! Oh, my! 142 00:07:55,672 --> 00:07:58,180 Anyway, let's put that conversation on hold. 143 00:07:59,648 --> 00:08:01,464 Time to take a look. 144 00:08:08,124 --> 00:08:11,100 Welcome to our home! 145 00:08:15,533 --> 00:08:17,696 Who's this? 146 00:08:17,696 --> 00:08:20,700 Ah! 147 00:08:28,428 --> 00:08:30,552 [Episode 4] I told you clearly, didn't I? 148 00:08:30,552 --> 00:08:33,772 That it's a hyena with a fluffy tutu-like thing. 149 00:08:33,772 --> 00:08:36,036 And this is a rice cake? 150 00:08:36,036 --> 00:08:38,240 You changed it to a freshly pounded rice cake? 151 00:08:38,240 --> 00:08:39,948 What about the factory? 152 00:08:40,740 --> 00:08:42,928 Which country did you say? 153 00:08:42,928 --> 00:08:45,148 The Republic of Textorian? 154 00:08:45,148 --> 00:08:48,584 Anyway, just please check with the site. 155 00:08:48,584 --> 00:08:50,467 Please. 156 00:08:50,467 --> 00:08:52,304 - Wow! - Wow! 157 00:08:52,304 --> 00:08:55,908 - Sorry for interrupting your call. - No problem. 158 00:08:55,908 --> 00:08:57,836 What? Are you going on a business trip? 159 00:08:57,836 --> 00:09:01,856 A business trip? Oh, right, I didn't tell you. 160 00:09:01,856 --> 00:09:04,600 I quit Merry. 161 00:09:05,332 --> 00:09:08,376 - Mandatory retirement... - No, not that. 162 00:09:08,376 --> 00:09:11,216 Well... I had various things to think about. 163 00:09:13,676 --> 00:09:15,988 Huh? What's this? 164 00:09:15,988 --> 00:09:18,348 I know! A freshly pounded rice cake, right? 165 00:09:18,348 --> 00:09:21,348 No, it's a sample of a new character. 166 00:09:21,348 --> 00:09:25,024 And this is the real one. 167 00:09:27,892 --> 00:09:29,736 Cute! 168 00:09:29,736 --> 00:09:34,496 What? Could this be a hyena? It's insanely cute! 169 00:09:34,496 --> 00:09:39,408 Just as I'd expect from you, Mr. Hirose. It's just so... so... 170 00:09:39,408 --> 00:09:42,552 - Oh, my! - Oh, my! 171 00:09:43,848 --> 00:09:47,816 But for some reason, it turned into that freshly pounded rice cake thing. 172 00:09:47,816 --> 00:09:50,272 By the way, did Mr. Seo make the pattern? 173 00:09:50,272 --> 00:09:51,392 [Pattern: Paper guide for plushie-making,] No, the factory said 174 00:09:51,392 --> 00:09:53,524 [cutting, and sewing into 3D dolls] they were good at patterns, so... 175 00:09:53,524 --> 00:09:56,820 If I'd known it was going to turn out like a rice cake, I would have made it myself! 176 00:09:56,820 --> 00:09:59,492 I'll make the pattern. 177 00:09:59,492 --> 00:10:03,460 - What? - No, I mean, because it's so cute... 178 00:10:03,460 --> 00:10:06,620 No, I mean, I want to make it! I want to make it like crazy! 179 00:10:06,620 --> 00:10:08,704 Please! I'm begging you! 180 00:10:08,704 --> 00:10:12,256 Let me go crazy with its pattern! 181 00:10:12,256 --> 00:10:14,080 And of course, I don't need any money! 182 00:10:14,080 --> 00:10:17,508 - No, wait! That's totally not allowed. - No, it's absolutely not allowed. 183 00:10:17,508 --> 00:10:19,404 So... 184 00:10:23,608 --> 00:10:25,580 This isn't much, but... 185 00:10:30,056 --> 00:10:33,056 Let me show you work that's worth 100 times this! 186 00:10:38,464 --> 00:10:41,888 Starting from Germany, the home of the original teddy bear, 187 00:10:41,888 --> 00:10:47,564 Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa... 188 00:10:47,564 --> 00:10:50,384 Seeing plushies from all over the world 189 00:10:50,384 --> 00:10:54,360 became a journey to rediscover what I love. 190 00:10:55,100 --> 00:10:58,933 To the two who gave me this chance, I'm truly grateful. 191 00:10:58,933 --> 00:11:03,367 No, we didn't do anything. No gratitude necessary. 192 00:11:05,120 --> 00:11:09,728 I wanted to return that feeling of gratitude, 193 00:11:09,728 --> 00:11:12,252 so I was looking for souvenirs. 194 00:11:12,252 --> 00:11:14,300 I found this at a secondhand store in the Czech Republic. 195 00:11:14,300 --> 00:11:18,684 Even though it's from decades ago, it's in good condition. 196 00:11:22,324 --> 00:11:29,108 I thought, "Berry was loved by someone even in a faraway country." 197 00:11:29,108 --> 00:11:32,084 I want to do that kind of work again. 198 00:11:35,208 --> 00:11:39,867 So I'm really happy that we can work together again. 199 00:11:49,324 --> 00:11:50,840 Well... 200 00:11:50,840 --> 00:11:53,984 Thank... Thank you. 201 00:11:53,984 --> 00:11:55,780 No gratitude necessary. 202 00:12:03,108 --> 00:12:04,424 No way! 203 00:12:04,424 --> 00:12:08,248 You have zero interest in cute things, Ms. Kusakabe, so here, take this! 204 00:12:08,248 --> 00:12:12,216 Peanuts! So many... 205 00:12:14,396 --> 00:12:18,184 Well, do you properly understand the meaning of a harsh review? 206 00:12:18,184 --> 00:12:20,924 - Yes. - Please forget it quickly. 207 00:12:20,924 --> 00:12:22,512 The old Merry style. 208 00:12:22,512 --> 00:12:25,360 Understood. I'll correct it. 209 00:12:25,360 --> 00:12:27,633 The coordination with major goods shops is also done. 210 00:12:27,633 --> 00:12:28,804 We can secure a very good spot 211 00:12:28,804 --> 00:12:31,504 for the first week of Harsh Review Molco's launch. 212 00:12:31,504 --> 00:12:32,616 I see. 213 00:12:32,616 --> 00:12:35,733 The launch date is also as you instructed. 214 00:12:36,608 --> 00:12:38,512 Mr. Omishima. 215 00:12:39,348 --> 00:12:42,972 There's a rumor that Director Yamakawa of Product Planning is resigning. 216 00:12:44,564 --> 00:12:47,668 He says that if Mr. Hirose quits, then so will he. 217 00:12:49,708 --> 00:12:51,892 That's convenient. 218 00:12:51,892 --> 00:12:57,100 Low-level talent like that will eventually drag the company down. 219 00:13:05,492 --> 00:13:09,432 I see! To show your love for that character, 220 00:13:09,432 --> 00:13:13,512 that "Oh, my" from earlier was kind of like "Oh, my," right? 221 00:13:13,512 --> 00:13:18,464 But it feels like I'm holding back somehow. 222 00:13:18,464 --> 00:13:19,804 I understand. 223 00:13:19,804 --> 00:13:24,532 But I think you should be more honest about what you love. 224 00:13:25,552 --> 00:13:31,804 I myself think I would have regretted it if I had stayed at Merry. 225 00:13:31,804 --> 00:13:36,908 So don't hold back. Go full throttle and enjoy your love. 226 00:13:36,908 --> 00:13:39,467 A rising dragon... Ouch! 227 00:13:40,188 --> 00:13:41,996 Full... 228 00:13:43,564 --> 00:13:45,476 throttle. 229 00:13:46,100 --> 00:13:51,176 ♪ I can live without love ♪ 230 00:13:51,176 --> 00:13:56,266 ♪ Goodbye to the past where I believed that ♪ 231 00:13:56,266 --> 00:14:01,076 ♪ I can't live without love ♪ 232 00:14:01,076 --> 00:14:06,156 ♪ Out of my way, heart-pounding full speed ♪ 233 00:14:06,156 --> 00:14:11,584 ♪ Now, all at once ♪ 234 00:14:11,584 --> 00:14:20,648 ♪ I love it all ♪ 235 00:14:20,648 --> 00:14:26,800 [Mugi] ♪ I love it for no particular reason ♪ 236 00:14:26,800 --> 00:14:28,704 Any response? 237 00:14:32,740 --> 00:14:35,488 [Anna] 238 00:14:35,488 --> 00:14:36,676 [Production Cost] If I pay 400,000, 239 00:14:36,676 --> 00:14:40,067 [Kusakabe, Hirose] it's not passion exploitation. 240 00:14:40,756 --> 00:14:43,936 Mr. Seo, I'm going full throttle. No holding back. 241 00:14:43,936 --> 00:14:45,468 What? 242 00:14:45,468 --> 00:14:47,567 To get our character to as many people as possible, 243 00:14:47,567 --> 00:14:50,296 I'm going full throttle, no holding back. 244 00:14:50,296 --> 00:14:51,608 Oh... 245 00:14:51,608 --> 00:14:54,756 So first, I'll establish a research institute for it. 246 00:14:54,756 --> 00:14:57,774 A brain trust that gathers experts to research cuteness. 247 00:14:57,774 --> 00:15:01,032 I'll name it... the Cute Think Tank. 248 00:15:01,032 --> 00:15:02,467 Cute Gun Tank? 249 00:15:02,467 --> 00:15:04,684 We'll research its cuteness and reason for being. 250 00:15:04,684 --> 00:15:05,922 [Think tank: Experts researching] Academically research, 251 00:15:05,922 --> 00:15:07,156 [business issues to guide strategy] investigate, and analyze, 252 00:15:07,156 --> 00:15:10,724 and add value so that everyone who sees it wants to hold it. 253 00:15:10,724 --> 00:15:13,400 We'll add that kind of added value. 254 00:15:13,400 --> 00:15:16,724 - Added value... - Now, let me introduce the members. 255 00:15:16,724 --> 00:15:18,424 Please. 256 00:15:18,424 --> 00:15:20,284 Nice to meet you. 257 00:15:20,284 --> 00:15:22,860 I'm Tomioka Accele. 258 00:15:24,876 --> 00:15:26,260 Huh? Wait... What... What? 259 00:15:26,260 --> 00:15:28,280 Mr. Accele worked in the planning and strategy department 260 00:15:28,280 --> 00:15:29,344 of a major advertising agency. 261 00:15:29,344 --> 00:15:32,584 He went independent three years ago, and is now active worldwide 262 00:15:32,584 --> 00:15:35,400 [Tomioka Accele] as a brand strategist. 263 00:15:35,400 --> 00:15:36,780 Stra... Strategist? 264 00:15:36,780 --> 00:15:41,860 Mr. Seo, humans are always seeking their own special something. 265 00:15:41,860 --> 00:15:47,680 So I advocate for a secretly special feeling. 266 00:15:47,680 --> 00:15:49,084 Secret... 267 00:15:49,084 --> 00:15:51,764 What is this? What is this person saying? 268 00:15:51,764 --> 00:15:55,420 For example, for this character's eye material, 269 00:15:55,420 --> 00:15:57,040 we could secretly change it 270 00:15:57,040 --> 00:16:00,320 to a lacquered one handled by a Wajima craftsman. 271 00:16:00,320 --> 00:16:05,452 This secretly special feeling secretly stimulates the desire to own... 272 00:16:05,452 --> 00:16:07,388 This is Ms. Sachie Sachi. 273 00:16:07,388 --> 00:16:10,932 Are you happy? I'm happy. 274 00:16:10,932 --> 00:16:13,608 [Sachie Sachi] I'm Sachie Sachi. 275 00:16:13,608 --> 00:16:15,632 Huh? This person too? 276 00:16:15,632 --> 00:16:17,576 A member of the Cute Think Tank. 277 00:16:17,576 --> 00:16:20,416 Ms. Sachie earned a doctorate in psychology in Brazil, 278 00:16:20,416 --> 00:16:24,168 and is now active in the media as an IP Happy strategist. 279 00:16:24,168 --> 00:16:26,768 I've heard that your company's 'Happy' 280 00:16:26,768 --> 00:16:30,216 is to deliver this plushie to more people. 281 00:16:30,216 --> 00:16:35,692 So, I recommend giving this character a 'Happy' item. 282 00:16:35,692 --> 00:16:39,280 IP refers to intellectual property like characters and works. 283 00:16:39,280 --> 00:16:43,900 Hello Kitty, Snoopy, Anpanman, they're all IP. 284 00:16:43,900 --> 00:16:49,564 This strategy of adding such a 'Happy' item on top... 285 00:16:49,564 --> 00:16:51,940 - Are you happy? - Are you happy? 286 00:16:51,940 --> 00:16:53,980 - No. - So, the recommended 287 00:16:53,980 --> 00:16:57,668 'Happy' item this time is a golden lotus root. 288 00:16:57,668 --> 00:16:59,767 Hello, my name is Shinako. 289 00:17:00,556 --> 00:17:02,640 Ms. Shinako is a Harajuku-style creator 290 00:17:02,640 --> 00:17:04,208 [Influencer Shinako] with a deep knowledge of cuteness. 291 00:17:04,208 --> 00:17:07,328 She is an influencer with lots of support from the younger generation. 292 00:17:07,328 --> 00:17:11,980 Today, I'd like to eat this character. 293 00:17:11,980 --> 00:17:14,960 - Eat? - I'm going to dig in now. 294 00:17:14,960 --> 00:17:16,860 What... What are you making without permission? 295 00:17:16,860 --> 00:17:19,452 - Hey. - Shh... Listen. 296 00:17:19,452 --> 00:17:21,400 First, listen. 297 00:17:27,028 --> 00:17:29,600 - Right? - Right? 298 00:17:29,600 --> 00:17:32,364 Adding a gimmick that makes a nice sound when bitten. 299 00:17:32,364 --> 00:17:34,056 It's worth doing. 300 00:17:37,296 --> 00:17:39,356 Secretly... IP... 301 00:17:39,356 --> 00:17:41,628 - Item... Gimmick... - We could discuss the materials and such, 302 00:17:41,628 --> 00:17:43,296 but I think it's worth doing. 303 00:17:43,296 --> 00:17:46,992 - Since that's the case, then... - What? 304 00:17:46,992 --> 00:17:49,108 500,000 yen for the plushie production is far too little. 305 00:17:49,108 --> 00:17:52,172 Let's go with the remaining 900,000, all of it. Let's pour it in. 306 00:17:52,172 --> 00:17:55,467 - That's why I said... - Please don't worry about my fee. 307 00:17:55,467 --> 00:17:58,168 - I will worry, because of that... - It's all for this character. 308 00:17:58,168 --> 00:17:59,980 It's for the character's sake, on my side too! 309 00:17:59,980 --> 00:18:02,112 Full throttle, no holding back. Come on, Mr. Seo, you too. 310 00:18:02,112 --> 00:18:04,104 - I won't do it. - Full throttle, no holding back. 311 00:18:04,104 --> 00:18:08,572 Full throttle, no holding back... 312 00:18:08,572 --> 00:18:11,604 Full throttle, no holding back, full... 313 00:18:11,604 --> 00:18:14,800 At this rate, the entire amount will go to production costs. 314 00:18:14,800 --> 00:18:19,200 That'll be passion exploitation and malnutrition confirmed. 315 00:18:19,200 --> 00:18:21,400 Flaming, bankruptcy... 316 00:18:24,972 --> 00:18:27,528 There's no way I'll let that happen. 317 00:18:31,452 --> 00:18:33,212 A hallucination again? 318 00:18:36,408 --> 00:18:38,860 And it's coming closer! 319 00:18:38,860 --> 00:18:42,228 A hallucination! Another hallucination is coming! 320 00:18:42,228 --> 00:18:43,760 It's been a while, Mr. Seo. 321 00:18:43,760 --> 00:18:45,744 The hallucination called my name! 322 00:18:47,364 --> 00:18:49,800 What? 323 00:18:54,600 --> 00:18:57,067 I am very sorry. 324 00:19:00,492 --> 00:19:02,336 I understand. 325 00:19:02,336 --> 00:19:05,876 I understand why you'd look at me that way. 326 00:19:05,876 --> 00:19:08,733 Since that day, I've turned over a new leaf. 327 00:19:09,504 --> 00:19:14,956 To live up to the name Takai, I'm paying high compensation. 328 00:19:14,956 --> 00:19:17,033 And, well... 329 00:19:18,292 --> 00:19:24,167 Today I wanted to ask you to do a job for me, Mr. Seo. 330 00:19:26,208 --> 00:19:28,260 [Production Request Form] This is... the picture I drew. 331 00:19:28,260 --> 00:19:35,176 Could you draw other characters in the same style as this one? 332 00:19:35,176 --> 00:19:37,008 It's an important time for us right now. 333 00:19:37,008 --> 00:19:39,348 I don't want to cause any trouble. 334 00:19:39,348 --> 00:19:43,372 And frankly, your face looks suspicious. 335 00:19:44,428 --> 00:19:47,132 So I'm offering 100,000 yen per character. 336 00:19:47,132 --> 00:19:49,316 And ten of them. 337 00:19:49,316 --> 00:19:51,744 Ten... That means... 338 00:19:51,744 --> 00:19:54,900 - That means... - One million yen. 339 00:19:58,640 --> 00:20:01,724 I see. Got it. Well, I look forward to working with you. 340 00:20:01,724 --> 00:20:03,712 Yes. All right, please excuse me. 341 00:20:03,712 --> 00:20:06,040 Hey, wait... Anna! Anna! 342 00:20:06,040 --> 00:20:08,688 Ah, Mugi! Sorry, I didn't notice you. 343 00:20:08,688 --> 00:20:10,304 Working late is tough, huh? 344 00:20:10,304 --> 00:20:12,544 I'm sorry about that phone call earlier. 345 00:20:12,544 --> 00:20:16,016 I meant to call you back, I meant to, but when I got home... 346 00:20:16,016 --> 00:20:17,696 It's okay. Don't worry about it. 347 00:20:17,696 --> 00:20:19,416 Well, you're coming, right? Let's go. Let's go. 348 00:20:19,416 --> 00:20:22,264 Ah, well... Today, I... Well... 349 00:20:22,264 --> 00:20:24,767 I was hoping we could talk here. 350 00:20:26,620 --> 00:20:28,324 Is that so? 351 00:20:29,392 --> 00:20:32,933 Well... Anna. 352 00:20:34,004 --> 00:20:35,788 Let's break up. 353 00:20:37,680 --> 00:20:40,524 Or rather, I want you to break up with me. 354 00:20:41,228 --> 00:20:45,056 - Wait, wait... What do you... - I've met someone I like. 355 00:20:46,264 --> 00:20:50,656 You've met someone you like... 356 00:20:50,656 --> 00:20:52,720 Sorry, sorry. 357 00:20:57,308 --> 00:20:59,104 Hello. 358 00:21:01,148 --> 00:21:03,040 So, this is the situation. 359 00:21:04,892 --> 00:21:06,900 Sorry. 360 00:21:06,900 --> 00:21:08,920 - Let's go. - Yeah. 361 00:21:16,940 --> 00:21:19,633 And then... And then... 362 00:21:19,633 --> 00:21:23,867 And then... And then... 363 00:21:49,380 --> 00:21:55,544 [Official Character Launch Event] ♪ I'll always think of you, muscles ♪ 364 00:21:55,544 --> 00:21:59,970 - ♪ Love, this is love, this is love ♪ - Come on! Come on! Come on! 365 00:21:59,970 --> 00:22:03,364 - ♪ Love, love, love... ♪ - Come on! Come on! Come on! 366 00:22:03,364 --> 00:22:05,767 Zapaan. 367 00:22:06,628 --> 00:22:09,400 Hey, you look pale. 368 00:22:09,400 --> 00:22:11,548 Are you eating properly? 369 00:22:11,548 --> 00:22:14,828 Nothing seems to go down my throat. 370 00:22:15,520 --> 00:22:17,380 Nice muscles! 371 00:22:17,380 --> 00:22:19,346 Everyone! 372 00:22:20,088 --> 00:22:22,699 - Thank you! - Mugi... 373 00:22:22,699 --> 00:22:23,848 Why? 374 00:22:23,848 --> 00:22:27,633 Next up is the long-awaited Muscle Shoulder Ride event! 375 00:22:28,656 --> 00:22:30,570 Zapaan, which comes with a chance to win a shoulder ride ticket, 376 00:22:30,570 --> 00:22:33,044 is on sale over there. 377 00:22:33,044 --> 00:22:35,244 See you later. 378 00:22:36,072 --> 00:22:38,196 Mugi... 379 00:22:39,348 --> 00:22:42,736 100 Zapaans, please. 380 00:22:42,736 --> 00:22:45,032 Yeah! Thank you very much! 381 00:22:45,032 --> 00:22:46,836 Right this way! 382 00:22:46,836 --> 00:22:49,284 This customer is receiving 100 bottles. 383 00:22:49,284 --> 00:22:51,120 Thank you very much. 384 00:22:51,120 --> 00:22:53,268 - Hurry, hurry! - Yes. 385 00:22:53,268 --> 00:22:55,020 Why is she in a place like this? 386 00:22:55,020 --> 00:22:58,368 Why? Because she's a fan, obviously! 387 00:22:58,368 --> 00:23:01,536 [Not a winner] A fan? Of the muscular guy? Mariko Mondo? 388 00:23:01,536 --> 00:23:02,852 What? Is she an acquaintance of yours? 389 00:23:02,852 --> 00:23:04,672 No, no. Wait, you don't know? 390 00:23:04,672 --> 00:23:06,700 She's the designer of Berry! 391 00:23:06,700 --> 00:23:09,196 What? Really? Seriously? 392 00:23:09,196 --> 00:23:12,133 - I'm even wearing Berry socks today! - I'm not... I'm not interested. 393 00:23:12,133 --> 00:23:15,288 - Here, look... - What's going on? 394 00:23:15,288 --> 00:23:17,016 Sorry, it's nothing. 395 00:23:17,016 --> 00:23:20,412 Sorry, this girl is a bit emotionally unstable. 396 00:23:20,412 --> 00:23:23,028 Apparently she got dumped by her boyfriend yesterday. 397 00:23:23,028 --> 00:23:25,976 Hey, don't just go casually telling people that! 398 00:23:25,976 --> 00:23:27,772 Sorry. 399 00:23:27,772 --> 00:23:29,928 Fancied anyone? 400 00:23:29,928 --> 00:23:33,280 Some young girl... 401 00:23:33,280 --> 00:23:35,460 I'm not talking about your boyfriend. 402 00:23:35,460 --> 00:23:37,572 I meant you. 403 00:23:37,572 --> 00:23:38,624 What? 404 00:23:38,624 --> 00:23:42,996 If that's the case, it's only natural that you'd be dumped. 405 00:23:42,996 --> 00:23:47,520 The things you fancy are tremendously big. 406 00:23:47,520 --> 00:23:52,733 If you keep holding them, something will inevitably spill out. 407 00:23:54,324 --> 00:24:01,100 Didn't you have that kind of resolve? 408 00:24:02,088 --> 00:24:06,467 Here it is! Muscle Shoulder Ride! 409 00:24:10,816 --> 00:24:13,948 [Character Submission Materials] This is great. 410 00:24:13,948 --> 00:24:16,067 It's all great. 411 00:24:16,067 --> 00:24:19,108 - A wave is coming. - A wave. 412 00:24:19,108 --> 00:24:24,076 The promised one million yen. I'll transfer it to you tomorrow. 413 00:24:26,748 --> 00:24:29,467 With this, the consulting fee... 414 00:24:38,040 --> 00:24:41,260 Well, about that schedule, is everyone okay with it? 415 00:24:41,260 --> 00:24:42,432 - Sachie is okay with it! - Yes. 416 00:24:42,432 --> 00:24:44,608 - Yes! Shinako is okay with it! - It's okay. 417 00:24:44,608 --> 00:24:46,556 Accele is also okay with it. 418 00:24:47,434 --> 00:24:50,967 All right, let's call it a day. Thank you all for your hard work. 419 00:24:50,967 --> 00:24:52,424 Thank you for your hard work. 420 00:24:52,424 --> 00:24:53,967 - Thank you for your hard work. - Thanks for your hard work. 421 00:24:53,967 --> 00:24:56,792 What? There was a Gun Tank today? 422 00:24:56,792 --> 00:24:58,300 You should have woken me up. 423 00:24:58,300 --> 00:25:00,836 Sorry, but you didn't look like you were very awake. 424 00:25:00,836 --> 00:25:04,244 Besides, it can't start without me. 425 00:25:04,244 --> 00:25:06,756 I'm a one-million-yen man, you know? 426 00:25:06,756 --> 00:25:09,700 Haven't you heard? Million-Yen Mizuki Seo. 427 00:25:09,700 --> 00:25:12,416 Or Trending Wave Mizuki Seo. 428 00:25:12,416 --> 00:25:16,028 - Or Seo's Wave is natural... - Well, it's a bit early, 429 00:25:16,028 --> 00:25:17,468 but I'll be going home now. 430 00:25:17,468 --> 00:25:19,316 Thank you for your hard work. 431 00:25:27,052 --> 00:25:29,667 Something's weird, isn't it? 432 00:25:30,560 --> 00:25:33,316 Oh, the bread is bigger than usual. 433 00:25:33,316 --> 00:25:35,064 That's rich. 434 00:25:35,064 --> 00:25:38,416 No, not rich. It's the wave, you know. 435 00:25:38,416 --> 00:25:39,984 The wave is really coming. 436 00:25:39,984 --> 00:25:45,810 We're in a different phase from companies that exploit passion, so to speak. 437 00:25:45,810 --> 00:25:47,516 Big wave. 438 00:25:47,516 --> 00:25:49,180 - Wave. - That's nice. 439 00:25:49,180 --> 00:25:51,067 Compared to that, I'm... 440 00:25:51,067 --> 00:25:54,433 What? I'll listen to your troubles. 441 00:25:55,776 --> 00:25:59,896 I tend to ride the wave and listen to troubles. 442 00:25:59,896 --> 00:26:03,248 No, actually, recently, 443 00:26:03,248 --> 00:26:06,980 I introduced some people knowledgeable in a certain genre to an acquaintance, 444 00:26:06,980 --> 00:26:11,267 but then later I realized they charge a pretty hefty consultation fee. 445 00:26:11,267 --> 00:26:14,292 What? So they charge money just for giving advice? 446 00:26:14,292 --> 00:26:16,233 Seriously, who is that dude with such a sweet gig? 447 00:26:16,233 --> 00:26:19,764 Do you know a guy named Tomioka Accele? 448 00:26:20,400 --> 00:26:22,576 Tomioka Accele. 449 00:26:24,292 --> 00:26:28,244 Seems like his fees start at 300,000 yen per session. 450 00:26:28,244 --> 00:26:32,716 My acquaintance is probably paying that money out of pocket. 451 00:26:37,736 --> 00:26:39,496 Good morning. 452 00:26:42,084 --> 00:26:45,116 - Well... - My grandma used to say that 453 00:26:45,116 --> 00:26:49,567 people who are hiding something usually greet you with a loud voice. 454 00:26:50,572 --> 00:26:52,260 What are you talking about? 455 00:26:52,260 --> 00:26:56,552 Once upon a time, at a certain design office, 456 00:26:56,552 --> 00:26:59,636 there was a consultant named O-Con. 457 00:27:00,536 --> 00:27:03,018 One day, O-Con gathered his companions, 458 00:27:03,018 --> 00:27:06,776 whose names were Accele, Happy, and Shina, 459 00:27:06,776 --> 00:27:08,433 and established Gun Tank Consulting. 460 00:27:08,433 --> 00:27:12,492 - What are you talking about? - However, those companions 461 00:27:13,560 --> 00:27:16,760 all charged outrageous consultation fees. 462 00:27:16,760 --> 00:27:19,400 The office didn't have that kind of money. 463 00:27:19,400 --> 00:27:23,180 So what on earth did O-Con do? 464 00:27:24,744 --> 00:27:26,672 To be continued. 465 00:27:26,672 --> 00:27:29,967 How do you think they got that money? 466 00:27:32,136 --> 00:27:35,200 O-Con paid for it out of pocket, right? 467 00:27:35,200 --> 00:27:36,733 Your complexion... 468 00:27:36,733 --> 00:27:38,232 What's the matter? 469 00:27:38,232 --> 00:27:39,967 I'm just Kusakabe, a sole proprietor, 470 00:27:39,967 --> 00:27:42,312 paying for that on my own as a necessary business expense. 471 00:27:42,312 --> 00:27:46,020 I mean, a consultant paying out of pocket for our project, 472 00:27:46,020 --> 00:27:49,164 then having no money left to eat and ending up malnourished. 473 00:27:49,164 --> 00:27:51,680 That's not okay! It's absolutely not okay! 474 00:27:51,680 --> 00:27:53,508 What are you talking about? 475 00:27:54,252 --> 00:27:57,196 It's for this character. Everything we do is for it. 476 00:27:57,196 --> 00:28:00,700 That's not for its sake! 477 00:28:01,404 --> 00:28:03,180 Huh? 478 00:28:05,352 --> 00:28:07,104 What's this? 479 00:28:07,104 --> 00:28:08,688 Ah, no... 480 00:28:08,688 --> 00:28:10,572 This is... 481 00:28:10,572 --> 00:28:13,220 Takai Create! That one, right? 482 00:28:14,164 --> 00:28:15,616 Why were you hiding it? 483 00:28:15,616 --> 00:28:17,108 I wasn't hiding it. 484 00:28:17,108 --> 00:28:19,208 - I was going to tell you later. - Is it about money? 485 00:28:19,208 --> 00:28:22,192 Blinded by money, you took that gig with a shady company like that? 486 00:28:22,192 --> 00:28:24,208 If you get involved in something weird again, 487 00:28:24,208 --> 00:28:25,992 and this character can't make its plushie debut, 488 00:28:25,992 --> 00:28:27,820 - that would be... - That's why! 489 00:28:27,820 --> 00:28:30,832 You're the one who's getting involved in something weird! 490 00:28:30,832 --> 00:28:32,224 You don't have enough food to eat, right? 491 00:28:32,224 --> 00:28:33,728 If you collapse and our company goes bankrupt, 492 00:28:33,728 --> 00:28:35,968 our character won't be able to make its plushie debut then, either! 493 00:28:35,968 --> 00:28:38,433 How is any of that for the character's sake? 494 00:28:44,672 --> 00:28:49,000 Working with that look on your face just makes me more uneasy. 495 00:28:51,667 --> 00:28:53,760 I'm very sorry... 496 00:28:54,933 --> 00:28:56,833 for mixing personal and business matters. 497 00:28:59,884 --> 00:29:03,867 Please let me take some time off. 498 00:29:19,700 --> 00:29:23,768 To make it feel rounder here and bring out a sense of childishness... 499 00:29:23,768 --> 00:29:26,400 The number of dots... Hey, are you listening? 500 00:29:27,124 --> 00:29:29,144 What time is it now? 501 00:29:29,144 --> 00:29:30,664 It's just before 7 o'clock. Why? 502 00:29:30,664 --> 00:29:33,080 Well, he said he'd transfer the fee today. 503 00:29:35,767 --> 00:29:40,668 The number you have dialed is in an area without signal... 504 00:29:40,668 --> 00:29:42,272 What's the name of that other company? 505 00:29:42,272 --> 00:29:43,552 Takai Create. 506 00:29:43,552 --> 00:29:45,267 Takai Create? 507 00:29:45,267 --> 00:29:48,144 Huh? I feel like I've heard of them before. Takai Create. 508 00:29:48,144 --> 00:29:49,919 Takai... 509 00:29:50,640 --> 00:29:52,232 Wait, look at this! Takai Create! 510 00:29:52,232 --> 00:29:53,376 [Fake Company Owner Busted in Character Investment Fraud] 511 00:29:53,376 --> 00:29:55,233 Arrested on suspicion of character investment fraud. 512 00:29:55,233 --> 00:29:56,460 Arrested? 513 00:29:56,460 --> 00:29:58,220 Wait, wait! Then what about the fee? 514 00:29:58,220 --> 00:30:01,300 Never mind that. First, contact Ms. Kusakabe. 515 00:30:05,264 --> 00:30:08,264 Well, calling her now on the phone is... 516 00:30:08,264 --> 00:30:09,396 Huh? 517 00:30:09,396 --> 00:30:11,664 What is it? Are you two fighting? 518 00:30:13,300 --> 00:30:16,248 You have to treasure Ms. Kusakabe, okay? 519 00:30:17,056 --> 00:30:18,816 There's no one else like her. 520 00:30:18,816 --> 00:30:23,044 Someone who understands both you and this character that much. 521 00:30:23,044 --> 00:30:24,992 It's a miracle. 522 00:30:32,640 --> 00:30:38,524 [Mugi] 523 00:30:48,067 --> 00:30:49,860 Mr. Takai? 524 00:30:55,360 --> 00:30:56,532 [Fake Company Owner Busted in Character Investment Fraud] 525 00:30:56,532 --> 00:30:58,458 Fraud? 526 00:31:00,100 --> 00:31:02,700 [Related Locations Also Searched] 527 00:31:14,164 --> 00:31:18,276 Well, I was originally alone anyway. 528 00:31:24,016 --> 00:31:25,836 Wow! 529 00:31:27,880 --> 00:31:30,020 I never thought you'd quit and go on a trip. 530 00:31:30,020 --> 00:31:32,416 Mr. Seo, there's something I want to ask you... 531 00:31:32,416 --> 00:31:34,116 I know. 532 00:31:34,116 --> 00:31:35,780 I know, I do. 533 00:31:35,780 --> 00:31:38,600 - You know? - I'll talk first. 534 00:31:39,208 --> 00:31:41,100 I'll talk about this properly. 535 00:31:50,552 --> 00:31:53,052 How should I say this? 536 00:31:53,052 --> 00:31:57,536 From a casual part-time job to becoming a consultant, 537 00:31:57,536 --> 00:32:04,252 and as a result, a new character was created. 538 00:32:05,796 --> 00:32:10,567 But... you're always talking back, 539 00:32:10,567 --> 00:32:13,412 and always getting angry. 540 00:32:15,588 --> 00:32:17,974 What's with this mouth-sultant? 541 00:32:17,974 --> 00:32:20,648 Well, if this is going to be a long story, then maybe later... 542 00:32:20,648 --> 00:32:22,240 But... 543 00:32:22,240 --> 00:32:29,476 even if just a tiny bit, 544 00:32:31,428 --> 00:32:33,572 it was fun, I thought. 545 00:32:37,972 --> 00:32:40,596 So, for everything up to now... 546 00:32:43,760 --> 00:32:44,944 thank you. 547 00:32:44,944 --> 00:32:48,100 What meaningless time spent! 548 00:32:48,784 --> 00:32:50,344 Huh? 549 00:32:50,344 --> 00:32:52,812 - I'll say it again. - That's enough. Never again. 550 00:32:52,812 --> 00:32:53,844 More importantly, Mr. Seo, 551 00:32:53,844 --> 00:32:58,008 regarding the rights to the characters you drew in your work with Takai Create, 552 00:32:58,008 --> 00:33:01,484 did you ever sign a contract or make a verbal agreement? 553 00:33:01,484 --> 00:33:03,500 Wait, wait, wait, what about the characters? 554 00:33:03,500 --> 00:33:06,456 Did you say you'd give or transfer the rights to Mr. Takai? 555 00:33:06,456 --> 00:33:08,524 Huh? I don't think I did. 556 00:33:08,524 --> 00:33:11,328 Really? This is important. Are you absolutely sure? 557 00:33:11,328 --> 00:33:14,000 I didn't say I'd do that, and he never asked about it either. 558 00:33:14,000 --> 00:33:16,108 Understood. Do you have your passport? 559 00:33:16,108 --> 00:33:18,452 - Huh? - Just bring it and come with me now. 560 00:33:18,452 --> 00:33:20,776 Huh? Where are we going? 561 00:33:20,776 --> 00:33:23,360 To the Republic of Textorian. 562 00:33:23,360 --> 00:33:26,344 - Tex... - Mr. Takai was doing IP business there. 563 00:33:26,344 --> 00:33:29,260 Using the characters you drew without permission. 564 00:33:29,260 --> 00:33:31,868 This character's local name is Cho-cho-cho-cho-cho-cho-cho. 565 00:33:31,868 --> 00:33:33,868 Apparently, it's very popular with children. 566 00:33:33,868 --> 00:33:35,128 Cho-cho-cho-cho... 567 00:33:35,128 --> 00:33:39,567 Probably after tasting this success, Mr. Takai had you draw new characters 568 00:33:39,567 --> 00:33:43,084 and was planning to expand profits further, but he was arrested before he could. 569 00:33:43,084 --> 00:33:46,468 If you haven't transferred the rights to Mr. Takai, 570 00:33:46,468 --> 00:33:50,356 then this Cho-cho-cho-cho-cho-cho-cho belongs to you, the designer. 571 00:33:50,356 --> 00:33:52,136 We don't really have to go all the way there, do we? 572 00:33:52,136 --> 00:33:54,128 No, we absolutely must go. 573 00:33:54,128 --> 00:33:56,027 Because... Because... 574 00:34:00,108 --> 00:34:01,732 It... 575 00:34:01,732 --> 00:34:05,512 Its design was stolen due to someone's sloppy management. 576 00:34:05,512 --> 00:34:09,367 If this continues, it could also be misused! 577 00:34:10,592 --> 00:34:11,640 I see. 578 00:34:11,640 --> 00:34:14,752 Regarding this matter, I also have some responsibility. 579 00:34:14,752 --> 00:34:16,952 Before saying "Oh, my" and "Get dumped", 580 00:34:16,952 --> 00:34:20,388 I should have properly handled these procedures. 581 00:34:20,388 --> 00:34:24,012 IP business often draws attention to the profit aspect, but it's not just that. 582 00:34:24,012 --> 00:34:26,592 It's also about the right to protect these characters. 583 00:34:26,592 --> 00:34:30,004 So, this fight, we will definitely win it. 584 00:34:30,944 --> 00:34:34,452 For its sake as well, we'll absolutely win it! 585 00:34:34,452 --> 00:34:36,212 Yeah. 586 00:34:39,280 --> 00:34:40,588 [Mr. Mizuki Seo] 587 00:34:40,588 --> 00:34:42,856 So it was making this much money? Cho-cho-cho-cho... 588 00:34:42,856 --> 00:34:45,600 Like I said, Ms. Kusakabe is amazing. She really is. 589 00:34:45,600 --> 00:34:47,696 In a country where the language is different, 590 00:34:47,696 --> 00:34:52,784 she won the rights for Cho-cho-cho-cho, and protected its rights too. 591 00:34:53,692 --> 00:34:58,716 Do you understand? From now on, royalties will be coming in. 592 00:34:58,716 --> 00:35:01,808 Really amazing. Incredibly amazing. 593 00:35:01,808 --> 00:35:04,964 Well, I was there too, on the ground. 594 00:35:04,964 --> 00:35:07,267 You were just signing, right? On the contract. 595 00:35:07,267 --> 00:35:12,588 No, no, no. I also ran the bath and did the cleaning. 596 00:35:12,588 --> 00:35:18,084 There's a concept in IP that human talent is also intellectual property, 597 00:35:18,084 --> 00:35:22,567 and I think you need to properly grasp that too. 598 00:35:24,904 --> 00:35:28,520 Anyway, I didn't come here to talk about that. 599 00:35:28,520 --> 00:35:30,696 I'm here because it's arriving soon. 600 00:35:37,967 --> 00:35:39,792 Thanks for your hard work. 601 00:36:44,232 --> 00:36:46,924 Zapaan. 602 00:36:50,292 --> 00:36:52,168 Good morning. 603 00:37:03,408 --> 00:37:05,380 So, 604 00:37:05,380 --> 00:37:09,176 regarding the Cute Think Tank, I need a quick word. 605 00:37:10,132 --> 00:37:12,240 Yes? 606 00:37:12,240 --> 00:37:16,948 I'd like you to disband it for now. 607 00:37:16,948 --> 00:37:18,836 May I ask why? 608 00:37:18,836 --> 00:37:22,848 Because you're paying those people out of your own pocket, 609 00:37:22,848 --> 00:37:24,708 a considerable amount. 610 00:37:25,348 --> 00:37:27,708 And I... can't enjoy that. 611 00:37:27,708 --> 00:37:33,680 If making the plushie is built on someone else's burden, I can't enjoy it. 612 00:37:35,908 --> 00:37:38,436 I want you to eat properly. 613 00:37:39,176 --> 00:37:43,076 Even though it's annoying, like usual, 614 00:37:43,692 --> 00:37:45,984 it's better if you get angry at me. 615 00:37:45,984 --> 00:37:49,632 How should I say this... It feels right. 616 00:37:49,632 --> 00:37:51,524 It's really annoying, though. 617 00:37:55,212 --> 00:37:59,033 It's not just for the character. It's for me. 618 00:38:00,464 --> 00:38:06,064 But for me becomes for us, 619 00:38:06,728 --> 00:38:13,404 and for us becomes for the character, I think. 620 00:38:16,540 --> 00:38:20,567 I see. Understood. 621 00:38:22,844 --> 00:38:24,667 I'm sorry. 622 00:38:25,400 --> 00:38:29,340 For always causing a commotion. 623 00:38:29,340 --> 00:38:30,340 Alright. 624 00:38:35,960 --> 00:38:40,367 Well then, this is urgent. The documents and data entry. 625 00:38:42,864 --> 00:38:44,740 Okay. 626 00:38:56,780 --> 00:39:00,064 [Its Backstory Proposal] 627 00:39:00,064 --> 00:39:02,008 Well... 628 00:39:14,388 --> 00:39:18,744 [Its Backstory Proposal] 629 00:39:26,100 --> 00:39:33,484 It is a hyena boy who was born on a planet called Planet Tutu. 630 00:39:33,484 --> 00:39:38,148 He lives in a burrow and is always alone for some reason. 631 00:39:38,896 --> 00:39:42,633 Maybe everyone is scared because he is a hyena. 632 00:39:43,572 --> 00:39:48,033 He wants friends, but he can't muster the courage. 633 00:39:50,616 --> 00:39:57,436 Then, one day, he really wanted to see a dance called ballet on Earth, 634 00:39:58,824 --> 00:40:05,280 because everyone was wearing a fluffy thing just like the one on his belly. 635 00:40:09,168 --> 00:40:13,880 He gathered his courage, jumped out of his burrow, and went to Earth, 636 00:40:14,692 --> 00:40:19,012 but he still felt lonely and was downcast. 637 00:40:20,928 --> 00:40:25,884 A person on Earth who saw him said, 638 00:40:27,580 --> 00:40:33,167 "That fluffy thing is cute, like a ballet tutu." 639 00:40:46,172 --> 00:40:51,433 He cheered up and came to love the fluffy thing even more. 640 00:40:53,620 --> 00:40:58,267 "I hope I can cheer everyone up too." 641 00:42:04,276 --> 00:42:06,104 I'm sorry for becoming like this all of a sudden. 642 00:42:06,104 --> 00:42:08,892 I know it's an important time. 643 00:42:10,728 --> 00:42:12,728 This is really selfish of me, but... 644 00:42:16,728 --> 00:42:19,332 I got dumped. 645 00:42:19,332 --> 00:42:21,892 But that's not work-related, right? 646 00:42:21,892 --> 00:42:23,656 But... 647 00:42:24,264 --> 00:42:26,496 it just feels weird. 648 00:42:28,640 --> 00:42:31,268 I'm sorry. 649 00:42:31,268 --> 00:42:34,836 Really, talking about this... Really. 650 00:42:46,456 --> 00:42:48,612 It just arrived. 651 00:42:51,556 --> 00:42:55,733 Its name is Tutu-Tuesla. 652 00:43:01,388 --> 00:43:07,228 Tutu is from the memory you told me about the other day, 653 00:43:07,228 --> 00:43:09,700 from Jigoku-guruma Ballerina. 654 00:43:10,344 --> 00:43:18,344 And Tuesla apparently means "You are there" in French. 655 00:43:47,760 --> 00:43:49,640 Mr. Seo. 656 00:43:51,436 --> 00:43:56,624 I'm being supported right now... 657 00:43:59,112 --> 00:44:00,860 by it. 658 00:44:11,580 --> 00:44:14,167 Thank you, Mr. Seo. 659 00:44:26,536 --> 00:44:30,567 Welcome, Tutu-Tuesla. 660 00:44:35,552 --> 00:44:37,424 Cute. 661 00:44:45,316 --> 00:44:47,176 Cute... 48157

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