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[ Hatsukoi by Kozo Murashita ] The first loves where you cannot say "I like you"...

...was like the heart of a pendulum craft.

After school, you're running somewhere inside the school yard.

I always looked for you there, from afar.

Because it's a shallow dream, it's not leaving my heart.

Right. Just keep on singing.

It's a perfect song for you to go to the underworld.

Ah~

Excuse me.

I'm sorry for saying this in the beginning of the fiscal year.

After all, I need to ask you to go there.

Where is it located?

On the city of Ashura.

However, there is a rumor...

...that those branch will be closed.

So, I want you to fix the problem there.

I will gladly accept it.

You're really a man, right?

Do your best.

Director, we'll leave it to you.

Okay.

- Well then, thank you. - Excuse us.

Ah!

Ah.

Hello?

Yes.

This is the signal for restructuring.

The branch will be pressed off with debts.

I'm going to bear the consequences if I won't be able to improve the branch's performance.

But...

...I also have a conviction.

At a company, you can't pretense anything.

I have 20 years left to pay for my housing loan.

My daughter is taking an entrance exam next year.

I have no choice but to accept...

...the director's foolishness.

Yes. Yes. Well, then. Thanks.

Well then, I'll leave it to you.

Director! Please don't let me become unemployed!

First of all, why it's me?

As what I've heard from you,

you would like to be a fool as you said that I'm already a fool.

As soon as I'll got married with the VP's daughter, I will be able to get a promotion.

- So, I have many connections, isn't it? - That's absurd at all, Sir.

- You said that, right? - That's absurd, Sir. That's absurd!

- You said that, right? - That's absurd, Sir...

Well.

if you improve Ashura branch's performance, it's possible that you can return to the main office right away.

Your business skills will not be questioned.

The company said that it's only me who can do it...

...and I have no choice but to accept it.

It would be possible that the branch will be sold.

Well, nevertheless, I will be promoted.

Oi, are you listening?

Hm? Please wait for a minute.

I want to buy a shirt at Mercari now.

Okay.

And then what now?

I'll be away from home as I'll be designated there.

I'll be away from my family.

Hm...

Just do your best.

Well, you will be able to make some money.

Then, good night.

Say, I'm asking you that you shouldn't become unemployed.

This is a promotion. How will I get fired for this?

Then, I'll go now.

I'll be back soon.

Be back soon!

[ Episode 1 ]

Ah. It's me.

Summarize the main points you have brainstormed.

I don't need useless people in our team!

Business is always innovation.

No need to ask for anyone about it.

Don't forget innovation.

The first loves where you cannot say "I like you"...

...was like the heart of a pendulum craft.

I've already said what I wanted to say.

This time, it's your turn to say something. You can say what you want to say.

Eh? Just drink that.

Why am I the only one who gets drunk?

Once you got the hang of it, it's just fine! Huh!?

Oi! Look here!

Bring it on.

Come here.

Come here! Come on!

I have given you the chance, so say it now!

Oh, hey you.

Hey, bro. Do you know about Bloody Valentine's day?

- I don't know. I mean, it's Blood Valentine's day.

It was aired everyday for 5 days on Channel 6 six years ago. Did you saw it?

Did you saw it? Have you seen it by yourself?

Hey... Ah. What is this...

It's to reminisce those days.

Hey... Oh?

Oi! What are you?

You stupid one!

What are you doing, girls?

What's the fuss?

- You shouldn't do these things. - Why care?

How old are you, girls?

We're 25.

Aren't you old now?

Oi, what are you?

- Pay the toll. - You pay!

What are you looking at?

What are you waiting for?

Nice. That's good.

Brother, how's your morning?

What's with this town?

Uncle!

We can not run away anymore.

We'll come to you! Hey!

Excuse me...

SHURA! SHURA! SHURA! SHURA! SHURA!

Who are you? Who am I? Impulse, loneliness, despair, mental breakdown...

Ah...

Who are you?

Ashura-kun.

Ashura-kun?

This is a mascot of this town.

Whatever.

Just show me your face.

I'm Komae who has been appointed from today.

Ah~ Our new branch manager?

I'm surprised.

I'm Mizuki Yoshimura, an office admin here.

Ah~ I received an order for this work,

but I can't afford to hire somebody...

...so I just practiced a bit.

Hello there~

Ah, Yanagi-san. He's our new branch manager.

Ah. Welcome.

I'm Yanagi.

Didn't I just met you somewhere along the way up to here?

I don't want to create fuss from the first day,

but you're late.

And also, what's with that kind of appearance?

I guess the gun is facing here.

I'm your boss.

Why's the muzzle directed to me?

I'm not kidding about it.

You're in charge of the sales, right?

Ah~ Your office is even in a mess right now.

I may don't have an idea how your former branch manager was.

But starting from today, we're a team.

Business is always innovation.

There's no need for someone who can't follow with it.

I'm Komae who has been appointed as a branch manager starting from today.

Thanks for entrusting our company.

But first of all, I would like to greet you.

It's not easy. Being a branch manager is not easy.

The hardest one is only here.

Sir, do you have shower stool?

Yes.

Here.

- Okay. - Next, the rope and lotion.

The rope... I'll give it to you.

- Yes. Lotion is here. - Ah... Here it is.

Thanks.

You can't tie it too tightly!

Okay~

Well, have a seat first.

Hello there.

Yanagi-san, so here's your new branch manager!

Somehow, he is a serious person.

Well, I will leave to you the promotion flyers and posters from now on.

Oi.

Yes~

Manager!

Since you're here, would you like to have a shot?

Ah, no. I...

He's really weird~

Isn't this an indecent store?

Eh? However, they're many affiliated stores and this is the big one in this area.

Well, I'm looking forward working with you.

Oi! Where are you going?

I can't deal with this customer.

And also,

it's my off-work hours now.

- Well then. - What's really my job here?

Welcome.

- Welcome. - Welcome.

I'm Komae, the branch manager.

We've been waiting for you. Please go this way, Sir.

I am sorry.

I need your help here.

Excuse me, all of you.

This way, please.

I am sorry...

Boss, you have a guest.

You son of a bitch... Look!

I can't pay it. I can't really pay it.

But you work day by day, isn't it?

Eh!?

Ah...My name is Komae, the new branch manager...

...who has been assigned to the Ashura Branch.

Thank you very much for your time.

It's before the Golden Week.

Yes?

I want you to provide a flyer for the campaign before Golden Week.

Ah... Yes. Ah. Ah!

Thank you for your immediate request.

- Take a look. - Excuse me.

Ah!~ This one is...

Excuse me, but this is...

Sir, did you draw these rough sketches?

You really have a creative mind drawing this.

I will do my best.

Oh?

You took many list of sketches.

Dragon Finance doesn't quite give hiring for jobs.

As expected of you, Sir.

From the very first day!

The people in Tokyo are different...

No, this is just natural.

Oh? Don't you think he's a respectable one?

It's no use judging the client based only from appearance.

Anyways, Golden Week is coming soon.

I would like to meet with the printing press immediately.

Is this place fine?

Well, it's a bit worn-out,

but we have a long relationship with this building.

Ah~ Branch manager. Thanks. - Thank you.

However, this industry is also experiencing recession.

Recession!

Thanks to the branch manager, we can do something about it.

- Again. My name is Komae.

It's all of a sudden but I would like...

...to know the design production flow of the design of Donuma Printing Press.

Bathhouse? We have a bathhouse near at home.

I mean, the production flow of your work.

Ah, you mean brothel? I also like your branch manager.

That's not it.

I want to know how it is designed.

I would like to see the designer too.

Ah, about the design. I'm the one who designed our house.

I was able to learned that from searching through my PC and it's useful.

Ah, President.

Could we see Dragon Finance's materials?

Yes, yes. Delivery time is tough but,

but I will do my best for you.

- Please, Sir. - Okay. But more than that,

how about playing with them for tonight?

- Tonight? - Yes.

Going to a brothel is a bit expensive, how about going at a night bar?

I'm going to bring you there.

The former branch manager is a regular customer there.

His finger technique is the best.

The president is also young.

Is it the finger technique?

Dealing with Donuma Printing Press...

- ...will be the our last work. - Eh? What do you mean by that?

Sir, what are you saying?

My client's level of request is quite high.

When I saw this business's printing technology,

securing the quality I seek is likely to be difficult to be achieved.

- Branch manager! - You.

- Please take care of yourself. - Please.

- We will do anything, please. - Please, Sir.

- I'm begging you. - Please, Sir.

If you cancel the cooperation with us, then we'll just hang up ourselves.

Please. Please.

- Please. - Please.

What do you mean by that, Sir?

If we have no work, then we're already done for.

Don't work with emotions involved.

Business is always innovation.

This is also for Yanagi-kun's growth.

After several days

Did you feel resentment working with us?

I'm going to the Philippines.

But when I'll come back, the sales during the Golden Week will gradually fall.

Is there anything wrong with the flyer?

I think there's no problem with it.

Look at the contact number.

You try to check this part here.

Eh... Eh? Eh? How did this happen?

This is what I'm referring to.

I'm really sorry for this!

Um, I will check it right now. Please wait for a while.

Then...

Hello, is the Donuma's president there?

Ah, branch manager.

What's going on?

Dragon Finance's flyer...

...contact number was done wrong. There's a typo.

We have been in a good long relationship with that company.

And also,

we don't usually get wrong placing...

...their phone number.

I'm really sorry!

It seems that the printing company made a typographical error...

I'll inquire about it immediately!

We entrusted our company into yours.

No matter what the mistake is, you should be able to resolve it!

I'll quickly report this to the head office for your compensation of losses.

Head office?

Please pardon us for it.

Is there anything for our company to be known?

Ah, no...

That's not the case...

That's only 5 million.

You can manage it by yourself.

Is it half a million?

The digit is wrong.

Five million.

5 million?

That's... impossible. I can't even afford to save that money.

If so, prepare 3 million. Return the remaining 2 million as you work.

Provide me with free flyers every week until you reach the 2 million cost for it.

That's... impossible.

Sign this one.

No... That's impossible.

Sign it now!

You know what? I'm a kind person.

What do you mean by that?

Did he came already?

- Wait! - It's about time.

I told you to wait!

Oi!

What are you!

Oh, Ryuzaki.

What's going on here!?

What on earth is the reason why...

...you're office's contact number is on my company's flyers?

Is this how you deal with things?

Ah...

I'm sorry, with regards for this matter...

I will report it to you later.

You should ask this advertiser here. This person made a typographical error.

This advertiser?

- I mean, that's not really the case. - A subcontractor printing press...

- What kind of ad company who makes damn mistakes like this!? - I'm really sorry.

Then, let me have this person. I'll borrow this one for a while.

No, leave him out. This is my outsourcing company.

This is my younger brother.

Don't be stupid. When did you have a brother?

I have returned your cup now.

He is my younger brother.

- Let's go. - Yes, boss.

Wait for a second!

Leave me alone!

Please let me go! Please let me go!

This is a good opportunity to crush him.

Let me go...

Please let go of me!

Please let me go! I'm really sorry!

No no, no!

Please stop this first... Don't kill me.

I have a family. I still have a housing loan.

My daughter has to go on to school.

This is for your convenience.

This business man thinks only about himself.

We don't

Your typographical error...

...has caused our Golden Week sales to fall.

Will you pay for it?

It's impossible...

I have to pay for Dragon finance as well.

It's impossible.

Yes. Ah. Wait... Please wait for a second.

I got it. I got it. Please wait for a second.

Wait, wait, wait!

Please stop this... Ah!

Stop this. Please don't kill me. I'm going to die.

What a beautiful sky.

You must sing a song.

Huh? It's impossible to sing in this state.

- Drop him. - Yes, boss!

Ah! I'm going to sing now!

The first loves where you cannot say "I like you"...

...was like the heart of a pendulum craft.

After school, you're running somewhere inside the school yard.

I always looked for you there, from afar.

Because it's a shallow dream, it's not leaving my heart.

Right, just keep singing.

It's a perfect song for you to go to the underworld.

Help me. Please help me!

Ah. It hurts. It hurts...

The principal is 5 million yen.

That's... 5 million!?

After that, you'll just pay 50,000 yen per month.

Is that a money to be paid to the government?

You have become a member of this group...

...and it is natural for you to pay the principal.

A member?

You've been along the same way from the start.

You are our Yakuza advertiser.

Does the Yakuza also needs advertising?

I don't want to lose with that guy, Ryusaki.

We have to make changes too.

Yakuza is also in the age of innovation.

Innovation...

We're asking you, Uncle.

Please, Uncle!

Uncle...

Whoa!

Everyone is different.

The development of this drama is somewhat different.

I often say this many times but...

...this is an inspiring story of how will I overcome my midlife crisis.

Ah!~