Sorry...
Hi ? Dad ?
What ? Mum has fainted ?
Yes, come here tomorrow
Come here immediately, it's serious
Director Tamura ! Sorry to call you at this time
I received news from my parents. It seems my mother has fainted
May I have two or three days of vacation ?
I'm sorry. I'll leave it to you
What ? Megumi is on vacation ?
She was in a hurry since it seemed that her mother has fainted
This is the first time I saw her so disturbed
A vacation ? When will she be back ?
Don't know...
What will we do if a customer asks us a difficult question ?
If Megumi is on vacation, who will record the sales receipt ?
She said it was the first time she would return to Aomori in two years
Her mother is a fisherwoman if I'm not mistaken...
Her mother is a fisherwoman ?
Yeah, I heard she has a lot of money
As a woman and a fisherman, she's strong in fights
Nobody can confront her when she's angry
She's famous in her village as the Same Onna [Shark Woman]
Samehada Onna ? [Rough Skin woman]
Same Onna !
She's inherited her strong will from her mother
Megumi-chan ! Here ! Quickly !
She's in there
Mum !
Megumi...
Mum ? How is she ?
Erm... I don't really know
You don't know ?
Yesterday, she fell from a high place... and now, she's like this
You didn't tell me she fainted because she fell !
Didn't I ?... Well... You know... She missed a step...
Obaa-san !
Last time I saw you, you were so healthy !
Kazu-chan, Thank you for coming !
Then, have you got any news from my sister?
She's taking her kids now and she's coming here
Open your eyes, Obaa-san !!! Didn't you promise me to... ?
Ouch ! Ouch ! Ouch ! Ouch !
My heart hurts
Your heart ?
Kiyo-baa ! Can you see it ? Megumi has come to visit you !
It's my fault !
What's this ?
I don't know... I'm improvising
Ah, Doctor Oemu ?
What is wrong with my mother?
Huh ?
Why is my mother ill ?
Who are you ?
Megumi ! ME-GU-MI !
I'm Aoyagi Kiyoko's daughter, ME-GU-MI !
Ah, really ?
Then, who are you ?
Like I said, Aoyagi Kiyoko's...
Aoyagi has taken a four days break
This is an opportunity to show your talents
Talk about it and choose a representative manager
Without relying on Aoyagi,
I want you to show me that you can make this point of sale work
- Understood ? - Yes...
With this, I already can see the sales amount will fall
What should we do ?
Choosing someone by ourselves...
Is there anyone who wants to be the manager ?
So there's no one...
Rika-san, please do it
Since you're a senior
I don't want to. I'm busy with my boyfriend's exhibition
I can't work overtime. What about you Yoshino ?
- Huh ? - You attained great results during summer
No... I just used my acquaintances...
Ah ! Misato-chan could fit in !
You have unexpected talent for leadership
Why me ?
Being a leader is different from organizing a gokon
Erm... huh... Me ?
Shut up !
Yes...
There's Mariya !
She has the best result after Megumi !
I just came here...
There's a lot that I don't understand... I can't serve as Aoyagi-san's substitute
I heard Aoyagi's mother is ill ?
Aoyagi, you are so reserved...
If you looked for advice from me, I would have help you...
Well, her strong will is irresistible
Then ? What's troubling you ?
We're worried since we have to choose a replacement manager...
What about this ? Why not letting the managing director choose ?
Oh ? Really ?
You could choose using a way worthy of the three hundred years
of tradition of the Marukoshi department store
You're right...
This is it !
First is rock ! Jan-ken-pon !
We're counting you, Manager Mariya
Ah, great !
My heart beated so fast
Me ?
Ya
Yama
Yama On
Yama Onna
Yama Onna Ka
Yama Onna Kabe
Yama Onna Kabe On
Yama Onna Kabe Onna
~ Episode 7 ~
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I'm sorry, Megumi
to have called you so suddenly
You had no choice
Since mum had fainted...
Leaving that aside... is this hospital ok ?
What ?
Shouldn't you leave her in a bigger hospital ?
Come on... This doctor... Is he really ok ?
Well, yeah
"Yeah" ? you shouldn't talk so carelessly
Dad: "By the way, Megumi, do you intend to live in Aomori ?" Megumi: "What's the fuss now ?" Dad: "If your mother, the head of this family, remains in this state, I would be alone."
By the way, Megumi... !
Huh?
Do you intend to live in Aomori ?
What are you saying now ?
Your mother, the head... ?
She's the head ?
If your mother, the head of the family, remains in this state...
I would be alone
Don't talk like she will die !
Ah...erm..
What ?
You're right...
This ! I dropped this !
What are you doing ?
Ah, thanks
Is there someone living with you in Tokyo ?
No, there isn't
Your mother...
She said she would live until she could see you in a wedding dress
She saw my sister in a wedding dress. That's enough
She has a grandchild too...
Other than that, my sister's late !
What about wearing one and... do a mi...mi... Have you got a gift? [He tries to say miai and ends up with miyage(gift)]
A gift ? Sorry ! I forgot to take one
You shouldn't talk about a gift now !
Other than that, sister is late. What's wrong with her ?
Ah... erm... Right... She will be here very soon
I'm going to call her
No, no ! Don't call her !
Oh right ! She called me some times ago, she's in a plane !
She is ?
But she hates planes...
I have to pee...
But you did go once
One more time
Mum !
Don't frighten me, Dad
How did it go ?
Badly. As I thought, I can't do this
Look at this. I can't read my lines
We did some rehearsal ! You're useless !
Ok! It's your turn now, Kazuo
If it goes well, we'll make a contract with you about your milk
Ok ! Leave it to me !
As a cousin, I will convince her !
Here ! Drink this
This is your milk ?
This is the milk I make in my farm
It's delicious !
Hey, Megumi... Do you want to be a fisherwoman ?
- You spilled it - What's the fuss now ? Of course not !
Then, what about a son-in-law for your parent ?
Stop saying jokes !
Your dad and your mum are old now...
Isn't it the time to think about the future ?
Rather than considering other people's problems, what about considering yours ?
Kazu-chan, you're single too !
Ah... but I have a farm !
Aren't you single because you don't attract women ?
Yeah... I really don't attract women...
Last time I talked to a woman, she said she didn't want to...
Oh ! This is not the problem here !
Ok, listen... Here, I made my own brand
The one I could only make here
Well, in your case, if you want to carry on,
a store in Aomori is a possibility
You don't understand, Kazu-chan
About the Marukoshi department store...
Thousands of customers come to the store everyday...
To influence and affect so many customers in the middle of Tokyo
and leave them satisfied, this is what makes me happy
It is my dream to become a store manager there
Hey ! Did you listen ?
Ah, delicious !
As I thought, my milk is delicious !
What were you saying ?
I... I have to go visit the grave
The Bon festival...
Ah ! The bon festival !
It's going to be interesting !
Where's Manager Marie ?
She's having her lunch
What should we do ?
Kuroita-san, there's a call from Manager Aoyagi
Megumi ?
I forgot to tell you something
There's a customer that visits us every Bon Festival
She has just arrived. What should I do ?
Hey, you !
In this department, when a customer comes, you are doing nothing ?
Yes, I'm here!
Welcome !
Don't "welcome" me !
What's this ?
You're the first department store in Japan
I came here last year on purpose and bought this Shoulder bag on August the 13th
Then, on December the 11th, the snap fastener broke
On March the 10th, the stram came off
On May the 8th, it teared open like this
It didn't last one year although it was attractive
What's wrong with your goods ?
We're terrible sorry !
If apologizing was enough, we wouldn't need the police
We are terribly sorry !
Huh ? Where is she ? The usual tall girl ?
Ah... Aoyagi ? She's on vacation today
Vacation ? Didn't she go knowing that I would come here ?
That's out of the question !
Anyway, do something about this ! Here !
Is Marie-chan here ?
I'll introduce you to the buyer who settled with this bag
He shall take his responsibilities and give you an explanation which will satisfy you
Huh ? What ? Me ?
Are you listening to me ? Calm down
First, listen to her carefully
No matter what she's saying, don't make excuses
Ah... Matsubara-san...
What ?
Any bag will be damaged if you use it violently
Are you calling me violent ?
Didn't you choose this cheap bag on purpose ?
You, fake buyer !
Fake ?
What is this ?
This is my face !
You're in a service business, right ?
Playing innocent about your goods and saying to me, a customer, that it's my fault
Is this right, everybody ?
What should I do ?
Start by telling her that you will look for the responsible party
And look for Director Tamura
He has to do something about it
Understood !
Morita-kun. Go look for Director Tamura
Yes
It's useless talking to you
Call a responsible party ! A responsible party !
Until he comes here, I won't move from here
After all, if Aoyagi isn't here, they can't do anything...
You too, if I'm leaving, be prepared so that the point of sale would work well
Huh ? Ooyama-san ? Are you leaving ?
Marie-san ! It's dangerous to go near this monster
She's a mess
Miss !
What ?
Director !
You married this girl, right ?
Marry ? This Girl ? What are you saying ?
Thank you
She's so happy !
It's great that she was around with such a nice person
Huh ?
If she's like this now, then that's because you kept her everyday
I'm sure she had happy times and painful times with you
When I saw her, I knew it!
It's... it's like you said...
You understand it so well
Everyday I took it even if it rained or if the wind was blowing
When I buy the groceries
Even when you deposit or withdraw money, it's the easiest to use
When you leave a small change in the bag, it makes a noise in the washing machine. It's serious. Poor bag !
And the hook became so rusty...
Well... about this...
It can't be helped...
If it's exposed to the wind everyday, it will become rusty...
But it's a completely different story!
Miss, give her to us and we may fix her...
It's fine! I'll buy a new one...
On this occasion, I'll buy one for my son's wife
I shouldn't visit him empty handed
Can you pick me one ?
Yes, with pleasure !
I can't get angry with a girl like you
I'll remember your face, but what about your name ?
My name is Marie. Nice to meet you
Hey... Next year, I'll come to see you so...
choose one that's easy to break
Oh, miss !
What about looking at the bags there ?
Yes, I'll show you
It seems that you made a good choice when you picked her
What's happening ?
Don't know...
Huh ? Marie-san ? By herself ?
Yes ! Director Tamura wasn't there
and Marie settled everything in an instant
She was so happy, she bought two bags. Could you believe it ?
Really... By herself...
Megumi, sorry to call you during this tragic event
No, that's fine. No problem
Well, then
Huh ? FX TV is making a TV report on us ?
Yes, they are ! It's a bit sudden, it's for tomorrow
A friend of mine insisted to do it no matter what
It's a corner on the 11 o'clock news, "The Masters of smile"
He said he wanted to film the departments on the first floor, our "flower ornament" and the face of the department store
I know it ! I know this corner !
Each time, a cute girl appear in front of the camera and says "Welcome !" while smiling
Tired salarymen watch this during their relaxing time. It's a popular corner for us
Who will we choose to represent the department ?
Usually I would say Aoyagi, but she's on vacation...
If we talk about smile, of course, that should be Marie-chan !
I mean today, her smile chased away the monster
But, Mariya has just came here recently
If you choose her, the other girls won't remain silent !
It will be troubling if the teamwork suffers from it
Yeah, right ! Yeah...
For a celebrity feeling, it should be Yoshino
If we go for the commoner feeling, Toyokawa
For the middle aged woman sense of security, there's Kuroita !
Erm... Troubling..
Deep jealousy is a common thing between women
It will be terrible if we make a personal selection
Yeah, traditionalism and reformism at once !
What about picking with rock-paper-scissor ?
What are saying ?
I have a good idea !
What about an audition involving all the first floor sales staff ?
Audition ?
Cheers
Mum ?
What the hell are you doing ?
Well, Megumi, during your absence, a lot happened and... erm...
Ah shoot !
I thought it was weird !
You cheated me ! You and Kazu-chan !
Don't complain like that !
Megumi, be a fisherwoman !
And give a son-in-law to your parents !
No way !
If we didn't do this, you never would have returned !
If I talked about a miai, would you have return ?
I won't do a miai
I'll find my husband by myself
So proud...
Everytime with you it's a hit or miss
There's nothing you want to do
Since you became a student in Tokyo and left Aomori,
you didn't find something you wanted to do, that's why you're working in a department store
As for me, I chose to be a fisherwoman when I was in elementary school
As a logical result, I married your father when I was 20
Oooh.. you...
You can't decide anything by yourself, don't try to look good !
You're going a bit too far...
Which side are you on ?
Yes, ok. Yours
Ah, Megumi, Mum has thought about this
He's a nice guy
He is man directing an oyster farm in Aomori
When he saw your picture, he was really excited
Don't miss this chance
Shut up, Dad
Yes, sorry
When I think that I took a break to do this...
This is stupid, I feel miserable
Megumi, wait
I'm leaving ! I have work to do
I have underlings waiting for me
Yes, yes
My mother is feeling better
I think I'll come back to Tokyo quickly
This is great
But, Aoyagi...
Take your summer vacation during the Bon Festival
Since everything's fine here
It's better like this. The others will build up on their strength
Everything's fine here
[-Audition for "The Master of Smile"-] Everybody's working seriously to not lose
[-Audition for "The Master of Smile"-] Everything's fine
Director !
I'll write it
What ?
It's fine even if I'm not there ?
The TV staff is coming today, right ?
I called all my family
Huh... Haven't you overdone your perm ?
Misato-chan ! Too much eye-shadow !
Ha ! Shoot!
Since it's TV, it's okay, huh ?
Huh ? What are you doing ?
I sewed my buttons, but I'm worried that they will fly
Rika-san, you seem different than usual
Now that I think, where are your glasses ?
I'm using lenses, I'll look at it through a 50 inches TV !
- Oh ! It's biting ! - Bring it ! Bring it !
As usual, you're good at fishing
I'm sorry, Megumi
Huh ?
Something happened to you ?
I'm not in a hurry, I don't have to leave early
It's been a while too. So, here I am
Really.. ?
Well, be at ease
Your mother, she talked like that
because she's worried about you
Ah ! Great ! It's biting !
Do you think it's edible ?
And I'm the fisherman... !
Dad ! Go prepare dinner quickly !
Shoot ! I have to go !
This is an important year for you
Don't let it go in vain
Just dash in and be a smash hit !
I'll take this
A couple... ?
Why are they so in a hurry ?
Hi, Kabe Onna ! You're still here ?
It's not of your concern
I didn't expect you to be here
I heard you had an argument with your mother ?
You never change
What do you mean?
I'm talking about your bad habit of pretending to be tough when something you don't like happens
I have nothing else to do
Kokubo-san ?
It's my classmate, Aoyagi
Nice to meet you
You...
What ?
What about going for a drink ?
After all, you're free
Don't say this
What is this place ?
A nice one
Welcome
Hi
Oh ! Iguchi !
It's unusual to see you
You came with your girlfriend ?
Of course not
Welcome...
Aoyagi ?
You don't recognize me ? It's me !
It's Kokubo-senpai
Nice to meet you
You... you have become a beautiful woman
I'm happy to see you
My god ! To call one's daughter and pretending to have a disease
Your mother and father sure love you
I would have liked to watch it
Your parents' play
It's okay to do a miai
You don't have a boyfriend
Well... yeah...
She's still hurt by the fact that you rejected her
Huh ? Really ?
That's why you're single ?
I'm troubled
No... No...
It hurts !
Sure, I had fun when I was with you
I couldn't cook or sew
How much determination did it take me to make home economics exercices ?
I used to be violent
My neighbour in the classroom, Okuma, from the judo club
Didn't I beat him into a pulp ?
That happened, right... ?
I was a real man...
You really liked that
A real man... ?
But it was no good
I didn't know what it means to be linked with a soulmate
I was young and couldn't explain it well
Don't think bad of me
We meet again and we talked. What about a toast ?
To Kabe Onna ! Cheers !
Today, it's my treat. Eat as much as you want
I'm happy that you invited me
One more tongue set please !
Ok
- In fact, Mariya-san... - Some beef too, please
- Ok - You're eating a lot
Yes, I'll take three !
Mariya-san, I'm leaving my job at Vento
Ooyama-san, it's terrible
Your meat is being ruined
Eat it quickly please
Yes, yes...
What are you going to do when you leave Vento ?
You were listening !
Marie-san, honestly...
Would you like to leave Marukoshi and work at Belgary ?
Belgary ? The French brand ?
Yes. I have been head-hunted by Belgary
They want me to be the Belgary Ginza store shop manager
I have thought a lot about you since a long time
Hey, Marie-san... Let's be at the top of the Ginza shops
I think it could be a shortcut to your Marie Shop
Marie Shop...
Yes, The Marie Shop...
Why did you leave so suddenly ? It's impolite
We were starting to have fun
Disgusting... You're disgusting !
Introducing me to THIS Kokubo-senpai... What were you thinking ?
What about stopping to drag along this story with Kokubo ?
Hey ? You know... you seem to be misleaded
I'm not dragging this along
You're avoiding a miai
I'm not avoiding it !
Everybody cheated me, I'm angry !
If they talked about a miai fair and square, you wouldn't have listened either
If you continue like this, you will never get married
You said it ! What's so great about miai ?
If I want to, I can find myself an appropriate boyfriend
Remember this !
Doing a miai...
- I'm home - Welcome back
Megumi ? Isn't it the department store you're working at ?
It's the bags' sales staff of Marukoshi Ginza main store !
Everybody, let's call her !
One, two...
Manager Mariya !
[ Mariya Marie - manager -] Yes ! Welcome in Marukoshi !
Manager ?
Since when ?
What about me ?
What a great girl !
She's doing good job without you
Really ? I love this colour
"Even if you're here, everybody is working seriously. Everything's fine."
I will do the miai...
Hey ! Listen !
I said, I will do the miai
Huh ?
Sawada-san is still young
But he isn't only just an oyster farmer, he has big restaurants too
This Ryotei too is Sawada-san's
I intend to get a shop abroad
If Japanese food is better understood, the Japanese culture will propagate over the world
This is my dream
That was maybe a bit too much straight... ?
No, of course not
It's a beautiful dream
I heard you were chosen as Miss Tachoni when you were a student
Oh my... I thought nobody knew this...
I feel ashamed
Isn't pink too flashy for this furisode ? [A long sleeved kimono]
- It would have been bad if it isn't pink - What ?
Nothing
Your pink furisode suits you very well
No, please...
Weren't you against it ?
Hmm ?
The miai...
No... erm..
A woman so beautiful like you,
would have a lot of suitor even in Tokyo
I'm sure you had a lot of proposals too
It's almost weird that you're still living as a single man
Meeting a woman like you...
Maybe that's what I was waiting for
Sawada-san
I'm sorry
Not at all
Pink power is great
Sawada... Megumi... ?
Hmm, not bad
It has been a while, "Manager Mariya"
Aoyagi-san ! Don't call me like that too...
I saw you on TV. Nice smile !
It's the TV staff that decided it
Aoyagi-san, Please come back quickly
I can't make it without you
Come on ! You shouldn't say that
Furthermore, I don't know whether I'll be back or not
What ? Why ?
I'm considering of settling here as an oyster farmer
What do you mean ?
Hmm ? I won't tell you
If I'm not there, I'll leave the point of sale in your hands
"Manager Marie"... Bye
Aoyagi-san !
There were still things that I wanted to tell you...
I'm going now !
Bye !
8 Missed calls ?
About the TV report, a lot happened...
There's a new Spanish restaurant south of Aoyama,
what about spending a passionate night with me ?
I heard there's a Flamenco show on the stage
Can you buy me some local alcohol ?
Since I have a gokon next week...
I'm the senpai here... Ah, I said it!
Did you watch me on TV ?
Aoyagi-san, come back please
Come back no matter what !
Mother, father, thank you for taking care of me for so long
What is it, Megumi ?
It's a bit sudden...
What's happening to you ? You're talking so politely
You have decided to do something !
- Shoot ! Shoot ! Shoot ! We have to be prepared - Absolutely
Your answer...
I'm sorry
I can't accept Sawada-san's offer
You can't ?
You were so interested yesterday...
You thought about something ?
I thought about it a lot, I couldn't understand anymore
But, anyway, I can say this
My dream is to be the Marukoshi Store Manager
I want to work as much as I can at the Marukoshi Department Store
But.... Megu... Mum !
That's fine. I understand
I'll call the other party and explain everything
There's nothing wrong with Sawada-san
I'm just being selfish
Isn't it a call from Sawada-san ?
Maybe he couldn't wait for an answer
Dad !
Hi ! it's Aoyagi !
Sawada-san !
It's great... I was going to call you...
What ? Well... Understood
Of course. So do you
Good bye
What ? What happened ?
Nothing...
Oh, right, Megumi... Should I take you to the railway station ?
Wait ! Wasn't that a call from Sawada-san ?
What did he say ?
Did he turn me down ?
Come on ! I'm concerned
You were about to turn him down too
Well, yeah, but...
What did he think was wrong about me ?
He said he likes women with big breasts !
This is all your fault !
Pink, pink, they are all annoying with this !
Hi
Welcome back !
It's so great to have you here again
It was so hard when you weren't here
After all, we need you
Did you bring any gifts ?
Of course
I'm sure you were sad... come ! Fly into my arms, Baby !
Back to work !
Drink !
I'll leave this here
Kazu-chan ?
Drink this
Kazu-chan !
Oh, Megumi !
What are you doing here ?
What am I doing here ? There's a festival next week in the department store
I'm preparing myself for it
I'm sorry. I heard a lot had happened to you
Drink this and keep cool
Don't mourn because you were turned down in a miai
Wait !!!
A miai ?
Turned down ?
A miai ?
Turned down ?
A miai ?
Turned down ?
A miai ?
Turned down ?
Kuzunuma-kun....
That's not it... See...
Aoyagi-san, your nostrils are flaring again