Hello?
I have a reservation at 7:30 p.m.
Yes, the name is Haida.
I'm afraid something has come up.
Cancellation fee?
Same-day cancellation is full price?
I see.
Oh, no. It's fine.
In that case, I have a question. What if I came alone?
What?
I'm sorry. I'll call back!
Are you okay?
President?
RAGE
Are you the employee?
Where is the president?
Third floor. I'll take you.
It's fine. Stay here.
Thank you.
Haida.
Oh, you're here.
How did it go?
I finally reached his wife. She's coming.
That's good.
Sorry your weekend got ruined.
I'm sure you had plans.
It's no problem.
I was free anyway.
Who was that guy who came in?
Non-executive Director Himuro.
You wouldn't know him.
I see. That's bad, isn't it?
Will he be released soon?
It might be a while before we see him.
He's lucky Haida was there to call an ambulance for him.
Haida saw the president collapse. He was at the hospital until late.
This was at the weekend?
Haida said he had plans to meet a friend.
He told me he was free.
Speak of the devil.
Haida, thanks for the other day.
What? Oh, sure.
No problem.
And I just happened to see him collapse.
I wasn't sure what to do since I had plans to meet a friend.
But the stars aligned!
Just then, my friend canceled on me at the last moment.
That's why I was able to stay with--
Is there something off about that?
You could prioritize the president even if your friend didn't cancel.
Right.
So meeting a friend was a lie after all.
I'm glad you seem to be doing well.
I heard the secretary's ax kick cracked your skull.
What a horrible rumor.
Kabae from your department probably started that one.
She starts 90% of rumors at the office.
She was sure you and Tsubone were in love.
Not again! There was no truth to that!
President!
Should I call the nurse?
Lately, all I think about is the past.
We used to be so much younger.
Those were bright times when our hard work was always rewarded.
Our time is over, though.
I think I'll step down to adviser.
I'm thinking Himuro can replace me.
Why? Why not me? Why make Himuro president?
We don't like it either!
I've been the president's #1 yes-man forever. I always agree with him.
And for what?
You were betrayed!
That outsider won't get his way.
This company is ours!
CONFERENCE ROOM
Let's move on to the next item.
The former president has recommended
Himuro as his replacement.
If anyone objects, raise your hand.
I object!
The nays have it.
In that case,
we can consider this--
Please wait.
The president has just joined remotely.
Hey, everyone! What's the verdict?
-No objection! -No objection!
Like I said, Ms. Washimi's ax kick
is not what hospitalized the president.
Please stop spreading strange rumors.
Look at this, Retsuko.
These are the meeting minutes
from three days before his hospitalization.
Look! It mentions the ax kick right here.
See! It's just like I said!
Were you listening to me?
Kabae is delusional.
I told you. Old ladies love conspiracy theories.
Hey, Haida!
We're headed to lunch. Want to come?
Me? No.
I'm busy. I'll go later.
I see.
Later.
Fenneko, let's go.
Oh, yeah.
PRESIDENT'S OFFICE
Would you like some tea, President?
Thank you.
Is this Keemun?
It's too early for peak quality, but the flavor has depth.
Brewer's skill, perhaps?
Or did I guess wrong?
You're correct.
That's good.
President! We came to welcome you!
The president's office suits you well!
As directors, we'll do our very best to serve you well!
I lack your experience, so I appreciate that.
Sorry for the interruption!
I'm Ton. Congratulations on your promotion to President.
I served 30 years under the former president.
The company's performance has lagged in recent years.
As accounting director, I'm keenly aware of this peril.
At these dangerous crossroads
you are our only hope.
Our company
is in your hands.
Ms. Washimi.
Yes?
Do you know what's most important as head of an organization?
I don't know. Tell me.
The ability to tell who will be obedient.
Just kidding.
It's cool tonight.
Yeah.
Okay, I'm going home.
Thanks.
Be careful.
I will.
Hey.
About the other day--
DONE ESCORTING YOUR PRINCESS?
You stood Retsuko up, didn't you?
Did she tell you?
I called that restaurant. They said you paid a cancellation fee.
Stop keeping tabs on me.
Drink up.
Five years!
I'd resigned to being her coworker for five years.
And now I'm finally in this position.
That's why I said step up.
You want to be with her, right? You can!
Maybe.
But even if I could,
how long would it last?
Six months? Two months?
It might not even last two weeks!
In that case, friends is enough.
Hold on! Don't just decide it will end! You finally have a chance!
Inui liked you, right?
You can do this!
Inui and Retsuko are different.
How so?
Retsuko isn't ordinary.
What? She's totally ordinary.
She is not!
What's not ordinary?
Come on! Think about it!
This girl dumped President Tadano!
Look away and she manages to become a legendary idol!
She's not mediocre like I am!
What I'm trying to say--
Shut up, you fool.
Sure, you're mediocre.
You do average work and have no special talents.
You're a loser. You stink. You're gross!
But if you just step up, the thing you want is right there in reach!
Stop being afraid and looking for excuses!
You're embarrassing!
I know that!
I know that,
but I can't help think.
Retsuko has a special ability to draw people to her.
She's surrounded by people because of that pull.
I'm just one insignificant guy among them.
I'm…
afraid.
Haida.
I'm scared!
Stop telling me to step up to the plate!
Thoughts?
Put him in the loser folder and trash the whole folder.
Hear that? You're trash.
I didn't know you were recording.
Who's that?
Is that the new president?
Wasn't he a non-executive director?
Bringing him in was a bold HR move.
He's a real big shot. Has an MBA.
ACCOUNTING
Look, Retsuko! That's the new president!
-He's handsome. -Right?
He looks really capable.
Like someone out of reach.
He conspired with the secretary
to assassinate the former president and take his seat!
That was my theory, but he's handsome and looks like a nice guy.
You're finally coming around.
He looked at us!
Did he?
What? He's coming our way!
Oh, no! What do we do?
We have to greet him!
I thought that was you. We met at the hospital.
I'm Himuro. I'm the new president.
-I look forward to working with you. -And I with you.
Subtitle translation by: Nathan Takase