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SAICHI NAGASE, ACTING SALES MANAGER, TOSAKA REAL ESTATE

Where the hell am I?

Why did this happen?

I didn't hesitate lying to clients to sell property

and continued to be the top sales agent.

Before I knew it, I was nicknamed...

He's called "Nagase the Liar" behind his back.

Nagase the Liar?

But something strange started happening to me

after I broke an old altar at a ground-breaking ceremony.

A powerful priest trapped an evil spirit in there

hundreds of years ago.

Evil spirit?

You get cursed for disturbing it.

Cursed?

When I'm about to lie, a blast of wind hits me,

and I can only say the truth.

The curse has caused so much trouble in my life.

Damn it... Why?

But I decided to stay in the business as an honest real estate broker

to express my gratitude toward Mr. Tosaka

who took me under his wings.

It's all because of the curse.

My life has been going downhill ever since that day.

Wind! Bring it on!

You've completely messed up my life!

How dare you!

If I weren't cursed,

I'd be living in a luxurious condo and driving a foreign car.

I'd be drinking champagne and tequila and partying

with pretty girls every night!

But...

you actually made my life pretty decent.

Thank you!

There he is!

Nagase? Nagase!

Nagase! Nagase!

Ow...

Can you hear me?

MINAMI ENOMOTO MITSUTOMO BANK NY OFFICE

Minami?

Is this Hell?

But if you're here, it must be Heaven.

Don't be silly. You're alive.

Have some water.

The rescue helicopter is on its way.

Hold on.

Okay.

What happened?

You came to America for business.

Business?

I went to this seminar.

OVERSEAS INVESTMENT SEMINAR

I'm so glad I went!

NAGASE'S MAJOR CLIENT

Right now, in overseas real estate investment...

Texas is the hot spot!

OVERSEAS REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT

You realized that a good client of yours was being scammed.

So you flew to Texas.

I knew it.

Hey. Hey you.

Hello.

Who gave you permission to take pictures? Huh?

Uh... No English.

- You Japanese? - No English.

He don't understand English, boss.

I don't care.

You gotta pay up to take pictures of my house.

This... Um... This house...

Is it yours?

Umm...

I have no idea what you're saying.

Just go home. You have no business with this house.

Liar. Liar.

Say what?

We got this, boss.

That house is one block down the road!

Okay.

Sorry. Sorry. Sorry.

We got him, boss.

Of course, I'm not going to believe that.

Did you think I would just go home?

Wait a sec. You speak English?

No. I don't speak English.

Wait a minute.

I'm speaking English?

Whoa! This is a miracle!

Howdy, strangers.

Cowboys don't cry.

Remember.

I live life like a tumbleweed in the wind.

Ain't no two ways about it.

You thought you could dupe me?

This ain't my first rodeo.

I know you were all in it with an agent to scam Japanese investors.

The police will know about this shortly. Brace yourselves.

- Don't! Don't! Whoa, whoa! - Don't do it!

Who the hell are you?

I'm a Japanese real estate broker.

An honest one.

You prevented the scam

and asked to meet me since I was in Dallas.

They're calling me.

Texas!

I took my eyes off you for a second and you were gone.

I see... This is definitely a hangover.

Minami, you saved my life!

Thank you!

I'll be forever in your debt.

Thank you, Minami.

Ow.

But I heard every word you were shouting.

Huh? Ow, ow, ow...

Drink champagne and tequila with pretty girls every night?

I didn't mean it. My last words in life...

I thought I was gonna die.

Your honest feelings?

No... It was...

My honest feelings.

Unbelievable!

You pervert!

I haven't heard that in a while!

THE MOVIE

Well...

NO SALES ACTIVITY, NO CONTRACTS

Good morning.

Good morning.

Hello.

A souvenir.

- It looks good! - It looks good!

How was America?

Listen.

YUZURU FUJIWARA, ACTING SALES MANAGER, TOSAKA REAL ESTATE

I sang "La Bamba," got lost in the desert, and got hit in the face.

That must've hurt.

You have a good eye.

So theatrical as usual.

I'm gonna be the top sales agent this month.

KEISUKE KUROSU SALES AGENT, TOSAKA REAL ESTATE

Be prepared.

You should be ashamed.

MASUMI OHKAWA SALES DIRECTOR, TOSAKA REAL ESTATE

Why?

Nagase.

Welcome back.

You took a leave with pay for a holiday in America.

I went there on business.

You're lying!

I bet you were holed up in a hotel, being frisky with your girlfriend.

This is sexual harassment.

- Yes! - Definitely!

I was talking to myself.

AMI TAKENAKA, SAYURI OHNO RECEPTIONIST, TOSAKA REAL ESTATE

That excuse doesn't work in this day and age.

Why can't I ask a subordinate about his girlfriend?!

Come back.

The good old days of Showa!

By the way...

Mr. Tosaka will decide who to promote based on this month's results.

You or me.

I'll be the next section chief.

Then the department director and then a board member.

I'll get there before you.

You heard me? Sorry.

But while you were gone,

you lost your place at the top.

Tsukishita...

Good morning.

Who's that?

Who is she?

Good morning.

SAKURA TSUKISHITA, SALES AGENT, TOSAKA REAL ESTATE

Mr. Nagase.

Tsukishita?

Why are you dressed like this?

How do I look?

You rewarded yourself for being number one?

A gift from a madam who's a regular client.

- That "Madam"? - Yes.

The empress of the real estate industry.

MADAM

How's this?

No good.

This?

It doesn't look right.

No good at all.

They're all very expensive.

My gratitude for introducing me to that wonderful property.

Lovely!

Come in.

You wanted to see me?

TOSHIRO TOSAKA, PRESIDENT/CEO, TOSAKA REAL ESTATE

I want your opinion.

Kiriyama, who left our company

when you were in the US, is now self-employed.

Kiriyama?

Good to see you, Kiriyama.

What do you want?

I came to see you, not my incompetent former boss.

Who are you calling incompetent?! You fool!

Do you have any connections with the Keyakino City Council?

TAKAHISA KIRIYAMA KIRIYAMA REAL ESTATE PLANNING

City council? Why?

He didn't say.

Kiriyama is a corrupt, lone wolf whose only objective is profit.

We shouldn't get involved with him.

What do you think?

Do you trust Kiriyama?

KIRIYAMA, I WANNA TALK. CAN WE MEET ONE OF THESE DAYS?

Mr. Nagase.

Mr. Hiroto Yamaguchi is here to see you.

Hiroto Yamaguchi?

From Yaoki Apartments.

Hiroto Yamaguchi?

Why is my contract getting terminated?

HIROTO YAMAGUCHI, STRUGGLING MUSICIAN

Like I told you,

your contract is a fixed-term lease.

FIXED-TERM LEASE: 3 YEARS

Fixed-term lease?

Yes.

Let me explain.

There's a standard lease and there's a fixed-term lease.

TENANT / OWNER

An ordinary lease is usually

a contract of two years

that can be renewed if the tenant wishes.

The owner may not object.

Fixed-term lease cannot be renewed and is terminated on the specified date

at which point the tenant must vacate the property.

HIROTO OWNER

I want to stay. - You can't.

- Why not? - It's the end of your lease.

Merits of a fixed-term lease.

The owner can avoid paying compensation for eviction.

For the tenant, the rent is cheaper

and can find prime properties that aren't normally rented out.

Wow!

The lease is three years

so you can stay there for another six months.

They want you to move out by then.

ILLEGAL SQUATTERS WILL BE SUED

You said it's a three-year lease,

but I can stay there if I wanted.

I would never mislead you...

Ow...

I was lying, you lame excuse of a musician.

TWO AND A HALF YEARS AGO

He's not listening and won't even look at me.

WHEN NAGASE WAS A LIAR

An easy mark.

YAOKI APARTMENTS

What do you have?

How about this apartment?

45,000 YEN

- The rent is so cheap. - Yes.

It's old but renovated.

Do I have to move out after three years?

Absolutely not. You can keep living there.

With the owner's consent.

That's what you were muttering!

Your fault for not listening.

You're a scammer!

It's you, Hiroto.

I'm Sakura Tsukishita.

Sakura?

Hm? You know each other?

We're childhood friends.

He was a hero at our high school festival.

♪ Rainy days, windy days, snowy days ♪

♪ They all eventually see the sun ♪

♪ Wipe your tears And turn them into hope ♪

You made an indie debut.

Are you still performing live?

Well, sometimes.

Are you really?

Um... I...

I'm working on it.

You're working on it?

You're still young, so you have time...

It's too late... Get serious...

Get serious... Uh-oh...

♪ When are you gonna get serious? ♪

♪ Isn't it too late to start now? ♪

What's this? Hey!

- Mr. Nagase? - ♪ You know ♪

- Gimme back my guitar! - ♪ You have no talent ♪

♪ You should give up, quit music ♪

♪ Just go have fun pissing on a frog ♪

- What was that song? - Sorry.

In any case, I'm not moving out!

Was Hiroto always late paying the rent?

Eight times in 2.5 years.

Fifteen complaints from neighbors.

A real troublemaker.

Troublemaker...

He'll be sued if he won't move out and keeps squatting.

Mr. Nagase, let me handle Hiroto's contract.

I'll persuade him to move out.

Thank you.

See you later.

I thought I'd hear from you.

What's your secret plan? Come on. Tell me.

- We're pals. - No, we're not.

Then let me guess.

If you want to connect with the city council...

Conversion of agricultural land.

I've done it before.

Acquiring unused farmland for redevelopment.

Mr. Tosaka and I spent six years

redeveloping 66,000 square meters of farmland.

It involves landowners, local government, and the agricultural committee.

So you desperately want connections with the city council.

Correct?

So how big is the property?

Two hundred thousand square meters.

Two hundred thousand? Four times the size of Tokyo Dome?

What are you planning?

Nagase, do me a favor.

Tell Mr. Tosaka to forget...

about the city council.

Huh?

I see.

But he's definitely planning something on the huge plot of land.

Two hundred thousand square meters.

Okay. I get it.

What is it?

He'll get a huge commission.

He wanted our help but decided he didn't want to share the profit.

Don't you think?

Forget about that crook and focus on your own job.

MR. TOSAKA'S OFFICE

COMPLAINTS AND INCIDENTS

You okay?

I went to Hiroto's apartment yesterday.

Your rent is over 10,000 yen cheaper than the other apartments.

But you were often late paying it.

And lots of trouble with neighbors.

COMPLAINTS ABOUT APT. 103

The owner would never consider renewing the contract.

Why did this happen?

I thought you were serious about your music.

Shut up.

I bet you also think I'm a phony musician!

So I looked him up on social media.

"Rip-off song"?

SECOND SINGLE BY YAMAGUCHI HIROTO

A copycat for sure! Lame!

It sounds the same.

His debut song was good but this is a rip-off.

A one-hit wonder! This is his second song?

Goodbye, Hiroto Yamaguchi.

Get lost.

- Phony musician. - A fake.

Tsukishita.

Yes?

Has Mr. Yamaguchi moved out?

The landlord is a major client of mine.

Make him move out if he's causing trouble.

Trouble?

Tsukishita.

I know your motto is "clients first."

Landlords are also our clients.

We can't do business without their properties.

- I know. - Then...

make him move out ASAP.

I'm meeting some landlords.

- Good luck. - Good luck.

Tsukishita.

Let's work together today.

But...

Come on. Let's go see clients.

We signed the deal, thanks to you.

You've gotten much better at sales talk.

No wonder you're number one.

I have nothing more to teach you. Congratulations.

You took me to see clients to cheer me up, didn't you?

Someone like you should be the section chief.

Flatteries won't get you anything.

Treat me to yakiniku.

Meat again?

I wanna eat tongue and skirt and also liver.

Something smells good.

Burn! Burn!

SMOKING RAW MEAT

Mr. Mashima! They're ready!

These too!

The marshmallows are also done.

Yum.

Mr. Mashima, we need more fish to hang.

Eat up.

DRYING FISH

PROPERTY MANAGED BY MINERVA

Come on! More food!

Go for it.

Folks of Minerva!

What is this get-together?

MASAKI NISHIOKA SALES AGENT MINERVA REAL ESTATE

Who are they?

YOSHIKI HIGASHINO SALES AGENT, MINERVA REAL ESTATE

Nagase and Tsukishita from Tosaka.

LEON HYODO SALES AGENT, MINERVA REAL ESTATE

HARUKA YUKINO, SALES AGENT, MINERVA REAL ESTATE

Nagase...

Just a barbecue party.

You're land sharking.

Raise the price of land?

LAND PRICES ARE RAISED BY ACQUIRING SMALL PLOTS AND CONSOLIDATING THEM

FOR LARGE-SCALE REDEVELOPMENT

A false accusation.

This property belongs to our company.

We acquired it last year when the landowner died.

TO BE DISMANTLED

Everybody gladly returned their land lease rights when we asked politely.

LAND ALREADY ACQUIRED

I know.

You guys forced the residents to move out.

Except...

Mr. and Mrs. Kamioka refused.

So you're harassing them.

He's sharp.

Do you really think a malicious approach like this is allowed?

We're just enjoying a barbecue on our property.

That's right! Leave us alone!

We're just having a barbecue!

Let's call the police.

Go ahead. Do it.

Tsukishita, they're right. Calling the police won't do any good.

Huh?

They can grill meat and dry fish as much as they want

on their own property.

A modern method to force landowners to sell their properties.

But...

Don't you have a conscience?

Don't you think this is wrong?

Of course we know it's wrong.

Who are you?

Yoo-hoo. I'm Haruka Yukino.

An employee of Minerva?

Yes. If those people move out,

a 200-unit apartment building will be built here.

Great location.

So 200 households will be happy for several decades.

Nobody wants to hurt other people.

But my goal is "the greatest joy to the greatest number of people."

Our justice is different from your justice.

Justice?

No use debating.

Let's go.

Are you the Nagase guy who's stupidly honest?

Don't call me stupid.

I don't like to lie either.

Whatever.

Let's go.

Time to exercise again today!

Aerobics!

LAND LEASE AGREEMENT

CONTRACT PERIOD, JUNE 4, 2014 TO JUNE 3, 2044

There are still over ten years in our lease rights.

We'd like to stay if possible.

THE RIGHT TO BORROW LAND FROM THE LANDOWNER

FOR THE PURPOSE OF OWNING A BUILDING.

I understand. However...

their harassment may escalate further.

THE TENANT MAY SEMI-PERMANENTLY BORROW THE LAND

IF THE RIGHTS ARE RENEWED.

We're aware of that.

But we've been living here since we were newlyweds.

YOKO KAMIOKA, VICTIM OF A REAL ESTATE SCHEME

We'd like to stay here for the rest of our lives.

Was the landscape different here when you got married?

Very different.

This...

I drew it.

Back then, it was rich in nature.

There was a beautiful creek.

There were countless fireflies

that created a magical atmosphere.

It must've been lovely.

Brings back memories.

This place is precious to us. It's irreplaceable.

Please take a look.

AGREEMENT

Sell my land for redevelopment?

Kiriyama Real Estate Planning.

What do you plan to do?

You see...

this project.

I'll think about it.

Mr. Sato.

This is for you. I hope you like it.

I'll be waiting to hear from you.

NO GARBAGE DUMPING! PROTECT THE LAND OF KEYAKINO

LANDOWNERS' CONSENT TO SELL LAND FOR REDEVELOPMENT

MICHIHATA TOMATO FARM

Thank you.

Thank you.

Sorry to keep you waiting. Here you go.

They look delicious.

They are. The best tomatoes in Japan.

SANAE MICHIHATA OWNER OF MICHIHATA TOMATO FARM

Wow! Thank you!

Enjoy.

Kiriyama...

is struggling to convince the landowners.

Then why did he refuse an introduction to the city council?

I don't know.

But it was apparently Kiriyama who initiated the project.

So he must've personally raised all the money

that's required to start the project.

Why is he so driven?

I heard

it's his homeland, where he was born and raised.

Homeland?

Young man.

What are you doing?

What's going on?

This boy...

JAPAN'S BEST TOMATOES GROWN BY SOIL AND WATER OF KEYAKINO

Go left over there...

Over there.

There's some open space.

Thank you.

Here. In return for your help.

- Really? Thank you. - They're delicious.

I haven't introduced myself. My name is Nagase.

Another real estate broker?

"Another"?

There's a man who wants to buy this land.

Not me. But please call me if you're in trouble.

You don't look like a crook.

Mr. Nagase. I'll keep you in mind.

- Thanks. - Thank you.

You again? Go away!

Won't you please reconsider?

No matter how many times you come, my answer is no.

Please... I'm begging you.

Please... Please!

Don't ever come back!

Yum.

What were you doing?

Helping pick the tomatoes.

I was asking why you're here.

Mr. Tosaka sent me.

He can introduce you to the mayor instead of a city council member.

But in return, he wants you

to tell him everything about your project.

This land basically can only be used for agriculture.

What are you planning here?

The government relaxed the conditions for converting farmland.

The local government can authorize the conversion without permission

from the agricultural committee.

Working with the local government,

an agricultural corporation that owns over 70% of the land

can convert the remaining 30% to non-agricultural purposes.

A developer will pay handsomely for the 30%.

A huge source of funds.

RURAL GENESIS PROJECT BY COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS

NEXT FOOD SYSTEM, KEYAKINO CITY, TOKIO BUILDING

KIRIYAMA REAL ESTATE PLANNING

MASAHIKO KIKUCHI, CEO, NEXT FOOD SYSTEM

A company called Next Food System

plans to grow vegetables and fruit in a next-generation facility.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT, AGRICULTURAL CORPORATION, DEVELOPER

A developer is already on board.

I see.

The local government

that struggles with idle farmland.

ACTIVE USE OF IDLE FARMLAND

A corporation that owns over 70%.

PREVENTION OF ILLEGAL DUMPING

A business that wants to use the remaining land.

MEASURES AGAINST DEPOPULATION

They all benefit greatly.

INCREASE EMPLOYMENT

FEWER RISKS DURING DISASTERS

And of course, the real estate broker as well.

This is amazing. A miraculous idea.

But I'm having trouble negotiating with the landowners.

What are you doing?

Informing Mr. Tosaka.

I'll tell him Tosaka Real Estate should fully cooperate with you.

I said no.

Then why did you tell me?

Because it wouldn't make a difference.

Kiriyama!

You must've borrowed a lot of money for this.

If Tosaka gets involved, your take will get smaller.

You won't be able to recover your loans.

So you're reluctant to ask for help.

Then I'll help you as an individual.

You don't have to pay me.

I'll help you as your friend.

Not as Nagase of Tosaka Real Estate.

I understand.

Tosaka Real Estate will back out of the project.

You too.

But Kiriyama--

If you're going to get involved, there's a price to pay.

RURAL GENESIS PROJECT BY COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS

Hello.

- Hello. - Hello.

Mr. Kamiki, Mr. Sato is here.

RYOMA KAMIKI TACHIKAWA DIRECTOR, MINERVA REAL ESTATE

RYOKO HANASAWA

TACHIKAWA DEPUTY DIRECTOR, MINERVA REAL ESTATE

I'm sorry I'm late.

Another broker approached me to sell my property.

I see.

Let me take a look.

TAKAHISA KIRIYAMA

RURAL GENESIS PROJECT BY COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS

A scam, right?

TOKIO BUILDING

Tokio Building, the developer...

HONEST GUY

- Thank you. - Please come again.

RURAL GENESIS PROJECT BY COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS

I'll help you as your friend.

Not as Nagase of Tosaka Real Estate.

I've told you so many times.

You're not my friend.

And help me as an individual?

Don't you realize how I've struggled as an individual broker?

If you take things for granted,

you should rot in an organization.

Chicken meatballs.

- Grilled sardine. - Thanks.

- Hello. - Hello.

You really are here.

I'm Yukino from Minerva.

Why are you here?

Ms. Hanasawa in Tachikawa said I'll probably find you here.

Draft beer.

- Draft beer. - Got it.

What do you want?

I heard you used to be a liar.

Why aren't you anymore?

None of your business.

I know... but I'm curious.

Mmm.

- Draft beer. - Thanks.

She's curious about him.

That seat's open.

Remember our exciting encounter?

It wasn't exciting at all.

But I had a lot of fun...

Are you guys still trying harassing the Kamiokas?

The boss says we can't quit now.

The real estate business is a battlefield.

Keep attacking until the last minute.

Yes, sir!

MASATO IKARUGA PRESIDENT/CEO, MINERVA REAL ESTATE

We take out huge loans to acquire land.

The longer it takes, the more the interest, the less our profit.

He was so scary and ordered us to kick the residents out.

He hasn't changed.

The "North Wind" fails to influence what people do.

"The North Wind and the Sun"?

THE NORTH WIND AND THE SUN

Mr. and Mrs. Kamioka want a peaceful life and...

fireflies.

What do you mean?

I'm going home.

Put it on my tab.

Okay.

Fireflies?

- "Fireworks"? - "Fireworks"?

NEXT FOOD SYSTEM

- Hello. - Nice to see you again.

Mr. Kiriyama, what brings you here?

The developer backed out?

Yes.

Its management rejected the unprecedented project.

So... what now?

I'll find another developer.

Is that even possible?

Negotiations are also stalling...

I won't let you down.

Our funds are running out.

You have a week to convince the landowners.

And...

if you can't find a new developer, we'll look for another plot of land.

Understood.

SAICHI NAGASE

Hello. I'm Kamiki from Minerva Real Estate.

I know who you are.

Nagase the Liar's mentor.

Excuse me.

The farmland genesis project that you proposed.

Amazing indeed.

TAKAHISA KIRIYAMA

Nagase, Fujiwara signed another deal.

Thank you very much.

I don't like you.

But more than that, I'd hate to work under Fujiwara.

Why?

As a landowner himself, he's on their side.

Our company won't be the same if he becomes the section chief.

AGENTS' SALES OF THE MONTH

It should be you.

I heard the developer, Tokio Building, backed out.

I can introduce you

to another company.

Mr. Ikaruga, our president, isn't involved in this.

I'm doing it on my own.

When I dominate western Tokyo as the head of the Tachikawa office,

I plan to take over the company.

I'm sure you're also not fond of Ikaruga.

What do you think?

The enemy of an enemy is an ally.

RYOMA KAMIKI

RURAL GENESIS PROJECT BY COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS

OVERSIZED TRASH

What are you doing?

I'm moving out.

So you've decided. I'll look for a new apartment.

No. I'm moving in with my parents.

You're quitting music?

I have no talent.

I'm throwing everything away including my guitar.

Satisfied?

Hold on, Hiroto.

"KIND WORLD" BY HIROTO YAMAGUCHI

♪ Listen to your heart ♪

♪ There's a you that you don't know ♪

♪ Don't be afraid You don't have to be like anyone else ♪

♪ If you're a bit tired from the weight Of a dream that's too big to carry ♪

♪ Share it with me and hold my hand ♪

♪ Let's take another step forward And keep going ♪

♪ Windy days, rainy days, snowy days They all eventually... ♪

APARTMENT BUILDING TO BE CONSTRUCTED HERE

Let's sign the contract at our office.

Okay.

Shall we?

Wait a minute.

Hold on.

You harassed them to move out, didn't you?

Don't trust Minerva. We'll do everything we can to help you.

Hey, leave them alone.

You leave them alone.

This place is very precious to them.

You don't understand.

They found an ideal house for us.

Ideal house?

If they stay here, the construction noise will get unbearable.

They'll only see the wall of the building from their windows.

That's not a peaceful life.

So we found a nice house for them.

We can apparently see many fireflies in that neighborhood.

Fireflies...

These people

are giving us a peaceful lifestyle that we wanted to keep.

Shall we go?

Maybe you wanna be a superhero that saves the world.

But shouldn't you save people in front of you first?

If you can't save people in trouble close by,

how can you save the world tomorrow?

See you.

LOUD NOISE

That's a great song.

Thanks, Sakura. I'm happy just singing.

Sakura.

I already paid. What do you want now?

You were practicing the guitar for hours every night, weren't you?

I should've known...

I'm sorry.

I don't know

if you have talent or not,

but it's obvious even to me that you love music.

Or else, you can't be that dedicated.

Don't quit music.

But...

I can't stand it anymore.

Even if I write new lyrics, people will say I'm a copycat.

It...

scares me to death.

I can't sing!

♪ I always think of you ♪

♪ I water a small flower ♪

Stop it.

♪ It looks so beautiful ♪

Stop!

♪ Listen to your heart ♪

♪ There's a you that you don't know ♪

♪ Don't be afraid You don't have to be like anyone else ♪

♪ If you're a bit tired from the weight ♪

♪ Of a dream that's too big to carry ♪

♪ Share it with me and hold my hand ♪

♪ Let's take another step forward And keep going ♪

♪ Rainy days, windy days, snowy days ♪

♪ They all eventually see the sun ♪

♪ Wipe your tears And change them into hope ♪

♪ I sing, I wish ♪

♪ That you'll be smiling ♪

♪ It's simple ♪

♪ I just believe ♪

♪ That this is a kind world ♪

In high school...

I was saved by this song you wrote.

Back then,

my family went bankrupt because of a scam by a crooked realtor.

My parents got divorced.

I got depressed.

I thought nothing good was ever going to happen in my life again.

I lost all hope.

But...

it felt like...

you gave me a gentle push with this song.

It gave me hope.

Even now, I sing it to myself when things get tough.

I can hang in there.

I can keep moving forward.

Write more inspiring songs like this.

"KIND WORLD" BY HIROTO YAMAGUCHI

From now on, you should sing for yourself.

I know you can do it.

I believe in you.

APARTMENTS

This one. I'm going to a viewing!

Go get them!

Good, Nagase!

- You got serious? - Yes.

All right, everyone! Keep up the great work!

Hello?

MINAMI'S URGENT RETURN TO JAPAN

Minami!

Minami?

What's going on?

I know you need more to get drunk.

MAYA AIHARA, LOAN DEPT. MANAGER, MITSUTOMO BANK HEAD OFFICE

Ms. Aihara?

Stay calm. Don't get violent.

Ow. Ow.

- Unforgivable! - Isn't this violence?

Gimme a break.

Nagase.

You cheated on me.

Remember our exciting encounter?

Was it you guys?!

But I had a lot of fun...

Fireflies.

- Fireworks?! - Fireworks?!

It's not what you think.

What kind of exciting encounter was it?

Fireworks?!

CLOSED

- We're sorry! - We're sorry!

I see. Now I understand. What a relief.

Your mood changed quickly.

I had no idea they were spying on me.

She got worried and came back.

It shows how much she loves you.

I don't believe it.

I bet you were fooling around while she was in the States.

Did you forget that you came on to me?

What?!

I didn't know that...

Minami, I would never...

Yes, I did that Christmas night.

We're destined to be together.

There's a piano in this hotel's suite.

I'll play it especially for you.

I can't play the piano.

I didn't book this restaurant for you.

I was rejected by another girl and found your name on my phone.

That's all.

I haven't forgotten, not even a single day.

Nagase, is that true?

I'm innocent. I wasn't dating you yet.

And I didn't care who it was...

You jerk!

No. Don't get violent.

That hurt.

- So... - I'm a new man!

The sexy, wild, sweet Saichi is gone!

I now work diligently every day, wholeheartedly devoted to you!

This is Saichi Nagase with a miraculously pure heart!

Is that the truth?

Yes.

I'm unable to lie.

Minami.

Nagase.

Minami.

Nagase.

Welcome back.

I'm back.

Someone,

give me love too!

Please!

How's life in the States?

Tough but fun.

You think you can be the section chief?

If things go smoothly.

But I'm wondering if I need to make some changes.

What do you mean?

A friend is in trouble.

But to save him...

I might have to leave Tosaka Real Estate.

Quitting your company for friendship is too childish, huh?

Age doesn't matter in friendships.

Nagase.

I'm on your side no matter what you decide to do.

Thanks.

It's cold. How about ramen before we go home?

Sounds great.

Nine more properties.

LANDOWNERS' CONSENT TO SELL LAND

I made a list of potential developers.

All major companies.

Mr. Ikaruga. What are you doing here?

I didn't say anything.

Kamiki, did you think you could go behind my back?

Don't underestimate me.

It was you.

What are you talking about?

You told Mr. Ikaruga.

If you come any closer, I would say you're harassing me.

I trusted you.

Ms. Hanasawa.

It's been a while.

You were transferred to Tachikawa. What are you doing here?

I wanted to see you.

I'm flattered, but I have a girlfriend.

Real estate broker Kiriyama is working with Mr. Ikaruga.

Kiriyama?

- No way. - It's true.

Mr. Ikaruga found a developer and a city council member

and started buying the farmland.

Work with me.

Only one property left. Michihata Tomato Farm.

Why would Kiriyama do that?

I gave you the information.

You decide what to do with it.

Ms. Tachibana, what happened?

Did you call the police?

Yes, but they said...

they can't find who did it without a security camera.

It was Kiriyama.

Kiriyama?

He kept begging me to sell this land.

All other landowners have agreed.

But you're still griping...

about selling the land.

I'm not griping!

I just want to protect these tomatoes!

GET LOST!

You didn't do this, did you?

I know you won't use violence.

It was me.

I asked Minerva to make her move out by tomorrow.

Punching me won't solve anything.

I know that.

I would never...

I would!

I trusted you!

But as a realtor...

No... As a human being, you crossed the line!

Crossed the line?

I already did as soon as I became a realtor.

Real estate is a dog-eat-dog business.

No room for uncertainty.

Honesty won't help me survive.

This is how you're gonna protect your homeland?!

I'm looking at a bigger picture!

Sustainable development of local agriculture...

requires agricultural expansion.

To do that...

some sacrifices have to be made.

No matter how noble the cause,

you can't rob people of their precious things.

To you and the people of this community,

this place must be precious.

Takahisa! Takahisa!

Dad...

I was looking for you.

Takahisa, this tomato... don't tell me you...

No, right?

You were admiring it because it looked so good.

I'm sorry.

Here.

You can have it.

Really?

Yeah.

Our tomatoes are the best in Japan.

It's sweet.

Yum!

Kiriyama, you and me, let's think of another approach.

I'm sure there's a better way.

It's too late.

Mr. Ikaruga plans to force Ms. Michihata out tomorrow.

No matter what it takes.

MICHIHATA TOMATO FARM

RURAL GENESIS PROJECT BY COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS

Mr. Nagase!

Mr. Nagase.

I finally found it.

Found what?

A perfect apartment for Hiroto.

This one.

But it's...

in an entertainment district.

Bright neon lights at night.

Loud voices and music from bars and karaoke at night.

That's right. Hiroto and I went to see it yesterday...

You recommend this apartment?

You sleep during the day and work at night.

Then you play the guitar.

It's quiet during the day so you can sleep soundly.

At night, no one would complain about your guitar.

And the rent is only 30,000 yen a month.

Thanks, Sakura!

The apartment every tenant moves out of right away.

Great idea.

Tsukishita...

Ms. Tsukishita.

Good job.

Thank you.

Both the tenant and the owner are happy.

We also get the agent's commission.

"Three-way benefits."

Good job, Tsukishita!

The top sales agent again this month.

I should also try to become the youngest section chief!

Don't get carried away.

LETTER OF RESIGNATION

I'm sorry.

Why?

I want to save Kiriyama.

But it might...

cause trouble for Tosaka Real Estate.

I appreciate everything that you've done for me.

I can't thank you enough.

Nagase.

Are you serious?

I'm sorry.

It's for Mr. Kiriyama, right?

- Then I'll also... - Don't be stupid.

Take care of Tosaka Real Estate.

Hello?

Hello.

RURAL GENESIS PROJECT BY COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS

MINERVA REAL ESTATE

What kind of meeting today?

A project by a broker called Kiriyama.

Our boss will probably axe Kiriyama

and take over the project.

Wow. He's brutal.

There's only one landowner who hasn't given consent.

I thought you'd already convinced all the landowners.

That was the first step of the project.

You see...

We'll get their answer today.

Stop!

Stop it! Please!

Stop it!

Lady...

We're customers experiencing the harvest.

Let us choose the good tomatoes.

These tomatoes are like my children!

Stop!

Stop!

Hey!

You again.

What's going on?

Experiencing the harvest.

I won't let you lay a finger on them!

We paid the fee, but she interfered.

- She has to be stopped! - Yeah!

Mr. Nagase!

Are these tomatoes that precious?

You're getting on my nerves.

Hey!

Get out of the way!

Move!

Stop it.

Stop...

- Go to sleep. - Mr. Nagase!

Are you okay?

Should I keep going? The police will be here soon.

Let's get out of here!

Mr. Nagase, are you okay?

Why did you come?

Because I'm your partner.

Ow...

It hurts even more. Watch it.

Stop whining.

You're being too aggressive.

Stay still.

I'm fine. Forget it.

Ouch...

Ms. Michihata...

Why are you so determined to grow tomatoes?

I promised my father.

Yum.

It really is delicious.

The soil and water here are perfect for growing tomatoes.

Your tomatoes are our community's treasure.

They should be protected.

Thank you. We'll do our best.

When I grow up, I'll help. We'll work as a family.

Really? That'd be great.

I'll protect this farm.

That boy was Kiriyama when he was a kid.

Kiriyama?

But...

my mother fell ill and died eight years ago.

My father's health also quickly deteriorated and he too...

I...

just want to keep growing tomatoes on this farm

that my parents protected.

NO GARBAGE DUMPING

Keep growing tomatoes...

What's this sound?

Earthquake?

No. This is...

wind.

Hello.

I thought it was you.

Who are you?

I'm Saichi Nagase, an honest real estate broker.

Honest real estate?

What do you want?

Mr. Ikaruga.

The owner of Michihata Tomato Farm has finally agreed

to sell her property.

AGREEMENT

SANAE MICHIHATA

Are you serious?

Yes. I'm unable to lie.

How did you kick her out?

We can't do that in this day and age.

The agricultural corporation?

Yes.

I have one request that I hope you'll accept.

What is it?

After Ms. Michihata sells her property,

please lease that plot to her.

Lease?

Yes.

In other words...

A land lease agreement?

NEXT FOOD SYSTEM AGREES TO LEASE THE LAND.

That's right.

Don't be ridiculous.

Her parents grew tomatoes on that farm for years.

They were proud of their tomatoes, the best in Japan.

Sanae, their daughter, carries on their will in the tomatoes.

All she wants to do

is keep growing tomatoes on that land.

She knows the best way to grow tomatoes with the land's resources.

Her knowledge and technique would benefit your company's business.

Excuse me. Pardon me.

Sorry I'm late.

The best tomatoes in Japan. Please try one.

This is the sweetest tomato I've ever had.

Will you please consider the land lease agreement?

Absolutely! And I want to meet the grower right away.

- Thank you. - Thank you.

Nagase...

I appreciate you convincing the last landowner.

Let's keep working together on this project.

Right.

I congratulate you for the successful launch of...

Of course not! You crooked pompadour rooster!

Our thoughts exactly.

This is Kiriyama's miraculous idea!

He used his own money for this project

and put his heart and soul into it.

But he sold his soul to the devil and betrayed a friend. Why?!

Because...

that place and memories of that day are precious to you!

It's so outdated

to use thugs and violence to threaten landowners!

Which era are you from?! Times have changed!

You, outdated geezer, bully sunglasses!

You cocky bastard...

Wonderful speech, Nagase.

It seems like you've lost this round...

Mr. Ikaruga.

Mr. Kikuchi.

Like Nagase says, the project should be led by Kiriyama.

Minerva will gracefully withdraw

from this project.

Bless your friendship!

MICHIHATA TOMATOES, THE BEST IN JAPAN

About "rotting in an organization"...

I didn't mean it.

I just said that to make you give up.

Why did you want me to?

If I asked for your help,

I thought you would no matter what it took.

But...

I didn't want to involve you.

You became an honest, ethical real estate broker.

That's why.

Don't be a stranger. We're pals.

I told you we're not pals.

You're right.

If a friend is someone

easy to be with who doesn't share your goals,

we aren't friends.

But...

if a comrade is someone who shares the same goals,

we're definitely comrades.

Comrades?

Well... I suppose...

That sounds appropriate.

As you'd planned,

the project is Kiriyama's again.

I see.

Was this what you had in mind when you told Mr. Ikaruga about me?

I wish you'd told me.

To fool the enemy,

you first have to fool your ally.

Ally, huh?

You're a reliable partner. I'm counting on you.

Starting a company one day, right?

We should do it together

and become Japan's...

No. The world's top real estate company.

Sounds good.

But not yet.

Tell me. What's precious to you?

Precious?

♪ Listen to your heart ♪

♪ If you get lost in a cave In your heart ♪

♪ Remember that I'll always Be here for you ♪

♪ Doubting yourself won't change What tomorrow will bring ♪

♪ I hope you remember ♪

♪ That the joy of caring About someone is a miracle ♪

♪ We were all embraced by love When we were born ♪

♪ Close your eyes, remember the warmth It'll make you stronger ♪

♪ I sing for love, I wish for love ♪

♪ It's simpler than putting A smile on your face ♪

♪ I just believe ♪

♪ That this is a kind world ♪

It looks like you found the answer.

Yeah.

How do you know?

You have honest eyes.

The bus to Narita Airport is now departing.

I have to go.

Okay.

Good luck, Nagase.

Thanks.

You miss him.

I'm happy.

Hm?

I believe I taught him to be a fine broker.

Yes, you did.

I'm not worried about him no matter what he's doing.

Nagase?

Nagase!

Mr. Nagase?

Ah, Mr. Nagase... I thought you left the company.

Well... things happened.

Mr. Tosaka.

I'm sorry.

Please let me work at Tosaka Real Estate again.

I realized

what's precious to me.

And that is?

The clients' smiling faces full of hope in starting

a new life in this town.

To see them smile, I want to work with colleagues

that I trust who I can laugh and rejoice and cry with.

Please, sir.

Then I'll return this.

LETTER OF RESIGNATION

Thank you.

Too bad.

I was going to hire you as my butler.

I'm sorry, Madam.

Nagase, you made me cry.

You've been so good to me since my first day...

Not!

What? Did you just dis me?!

- You're an awful boss! - What the hell?!

- We go drinking together! - Not tonight, please.

Mr. Nagase.

Welcome back.

- Welcome back. - Yeah.

- Welcome back. - Welcome back.

- Welcome back. - Welcome back.

- Welcome back. - Welcome back.

Welcome back.

Good to be back.

Ishi.

Long time no see. What's up?

A pleasant wind was blowing and I found myself here.

Maybe I missed seeing your face.

I get that a lot. Thank you.

Thanks.

Are you keeping yourself busy?

Yes. Life goes on as usual.

Fine.

Make some time like this to feel the wind.

Okay.

I feel revived.

Mr. Nagase!

What are you doing? You suddenly left.

Ishi here...

Come on. Let's get back to work.

Where did he go?

Hello.

The other day, I broke an old altar at a ground-breaking ceremony.

Huh?

Now when I start to lie, the wind blows

and I can only say the truth.

You must've been cursed. Like me.

The wind. Only the truth.

I was kidding.

Of course it's not true. So unreal.

But that's what happens to me...

Stop joking around. Let's go see the next client.

Tell me what happened in more detail!

Fine. I'll treat you to yakiniku.

I won't be swayed by a free meal.