Congratulations on joining the company.
Today, you will all take your first momentous step
as new members of society and as members of this company...
My name is Retsuko.
Now that I've found work with this company,
my brand new life starts today!
New places, new people to meet...
There's a bright future ahead of me, filled with hopes and dreams!
Alright!
This is my first step as a true member of society!
RAGE
THE BEGINNING OF DESPAIR
FIVE YEARS LATER
I don't wanna go to work.
I'll count to ten.
After that, I'll be...
a model citizen.
One, two, three, four, five,
six, seven, eight, nine, ten.
Got my wallet! Got my train pass! Got my phone!
That's everything!
No, it wasn't!
FOR THOSE WHO WANT A JOB CHANGE
I'm wearing sandals! This can't be happening.
Don't panic. Your work shoes are waiting upstairs.
If I see anyone along the way,
I'll just do this weird dance to keep them looking up.
That should work!
The elevator lobby...
Once that group goes...
I'll rush in.
Good morning, Retsuko!
Tsu... Tsunoda?
What are you doing?
Just dancing!
Thanks for organizing the party on Friday!
That stuff is just not my forte,
so it was nice of you to do it all for me.
It made me think...
You're really...
a kind and wonderful person!
She totally looked!
Oh, these sandals?
I'm such an idiot.
I was in such a rush this morning that I...
Huh?
-Let's talk again sometime! -Hey, wait up!
See you later!
Hey, now!
WOMEN'S CHANGING ROOM
There!
Retsuko!
Hey, did you hear the rumor? Don't tell anyone...
So-and-so did such-and-such. This did that, and it was, like, whoa!
And it was like, bam!
Isn't that amazing? Isn't it?
Anyway, look at my nephew!
Wow... Very cute...
Are you talking about the "bam"?
No, your nephew.
Isn't he? Thank you!
Good morning.
Morning!
Hey, did you hear the rumor? Don't tell anyone, but...
Morning, Retsuko.
Oh, hi, Fenneko.
It's morning and I'm tired already.
I just ran into Tsunoda downstairs.
Tsunoda...
I hate that girl.
Really?
I'm not fond of her, either.
I'm following her online, though.
Based on my analysis, there's a pattern here.
A pattern?
She uploads photos as if she's an idol.
Take a look.
Selfie, dessert, latte art. Selfie, dessert, latte art.
Selfie, dessert. Selfie, dessert. Selfie, selfie, her bare thighs.
She posts a thigh pic once every 13 days, without fail.
I'll say it again.
-Selfie, dessert, latte art. Selfie-- -Yeah, I get it.
It's not the drink she's showing off here.
It's her thighs.
You see?
She posted a picture of her legs again on Saturday -
three days earlier than her usual pattern.
She must have found a man she wanted to show this to.
I highly suspect it was at Friday's office party.
Oh, good morning, Fenneko!
Good morning.
Hey, did you get your nails done?
Oh! That's right!
I went to a new place.
Wow. They look really good.
ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT
Sure, OK, fine.
The office is wearing me down already,
but I went through this plenty of times in college.
This is the real battlefield. My accounting department office!
A place where monsters known as bosses exist.
And ruling at the top of the monsters
is the big boss,
Director Ton!
My desk is dusty.
My vase hasn't got any flowers in it!
And the humidifier's empty!
Would you like me to refill the humidifier, sir?
We can't have your throat getting irritated, can we?
It's 8:57 now. Work starts in three minutes.
Whose turn was it today?
It was... let's see...
-Retsuko. -Huh?
Isn't it your turn on Mondays?
Sorry, sir! I'll do it right now!
You've got two minutes and 30 seconds!
I'm all done.
Well, I'll get back to work now.
Tea...
Huh?
Tea!
What?
Get me... some tea.
That's part of your job, too.
For the women, that is!
Here you are.
If you'll excuse me...
This is basically hot water.
Retsuko, remake it this instant!
Nah, let her go. It's cute, isn't it?
Incompetent women might be annoying,
but they're better than the competent ones, right?
Pushing us around when we can't fight back
Neanderthal knuckle-dragging Chauvinist pig!
Looking at your face just makes me sick
How can any person be such a dick?!
Shitty boss!
After I count to ten,
I'll be a mild-mannered employee.
-I'm impressed, Retsuko. -Huh?
I would have flipped my lid on Director Ton back there.
Yeah, but it was partly my fault for forgetting.
What are you saying?
Prettying up his workspace isn't part of our job.
Can't you get fired for that kind of power harassment?
"My sincerest apologies.
My style of leadership was too forceful."
He could get away with it and wouldn't even be demoted.
You'd be putting more at stake by reporting it.
It's not that easy.
Thanks for the internet wisdom.
OK, sure. But isn't work unreasonable to begin with?
Kissing up to the bosses just a bit will...
Haida, you kiss up a lot.
What? It's just standard office politics.
Oh, amazing!
I just love golf! Can I go with you next time?
Sure, I don't see why not!
Really? I would love to!
Pork noodles! Extra pork!
Wow, you're just like a pro!
I'm gonna get a drink.
-Me too. -Me three.
Wow... Those two really have their stuff together.
Yeah. They're cool.
Marketing Director Gori and the president's secretary, Miss Washimi.
They both look real talented.
I heard that even the president is no match for Washimi.
The type of woman Director Ton hates.
Hey, Washimi, to tell you the truth, walking this way hurts my back.
Gori... We must not show any signs of weakness at the office.
I know a good chiropractor.
ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT
Director Ton, I have a bit of a favor to ask...
Could you look over this paperwork?
Huh? Oh, yeah. Sure, sure.
Sorry I couldn't get this in on time.
Don't sweat it. I'll make sure it gets done.
Well, should we head back?
Yeah, let's go.
You don't look busy.
Deal with these.
Thanks, missy!
Want me to help?
It's fine.
I'm impressed, Retsuko.
Oh, my goodness!
You're not going home yet? Poor you!
Well, I have to go and pick up my kid from daycare,
so bye-bye!
See you tomorrow.
Maybe I'll get something to drink.
TEA ROOM
My name is Retsuko.
Twenty-five years old and single.
A Scorpio, blood-type A.
There are probably tons of office girls like me out there.
But I have a secret
that no one can know about.
KARAOKE
Welcome. For one?
End of the world Karaoke all alone
Heal all the pain from my office job
Wake up in the morning And do it all again
Selling my soul 'Cause I'm a corporate slave
Choke on my rage!
Here's the stuff you ordered.
I didn't order anything.
Subtitle translation: John Haguewood