Manager! We must hurry! It's starting soon.
Ah, I'm sorry!
Why were you in such a rush.
I'm sorry about it.
Not at all.
It's been a hard day.
Kaneda-san, the security officer will be resigning the day after.
Is that so.
I've never really spoken to him before. He seems to be a sincere person.
Ah~ How lovely!
Manager! I found Iguchi-san's works!
But is this really a piece of art?
No matter how you look, it just looks like an ordinary wall.
You don't have to be so concerned over these trivial things.
A wall is just a wall. Since it's only a wall.
I'm sorry.
You don't have to apologize.
Sorry...
Over here, Megumi!
It's Director Okajima.
The person in-charge of Marukoshi's store in London. When did he return?
Quite worrisome huh. I'll go investigate.
As expected of Marukoshi's CIA. Investigations will be starting soon right?
Thank you for your patience.
And now, let us present the new generation of young talented artists.
I will introduce the 'true face' behind a prince.
Garnering attention from the world is,
Charismatic plasterer, Iguchi Shohei-san.
I'm feeling nervous.
What are you feeling nervous for?
I'm the one who's nervous.
I'm Iguchi, the plasterer.
Well it's my first time having to make a speech in front of so many people.
Ah, what should I say huh.
Iguchi!
Plastering is actually a form of traditional art dating back to the Asuka period.
Even I'm still learning everyday in plaster-stained clothes.
Well, there're several techniques one can use from Kyoto to Awaji...
Don't get what he's sayin at all...
Seriously, is he a foreigner?
But his name is Japanese.
The knowledge to it is endless.
In my hometown...
Ah, enough...
Dear guests, please remain quiet.
He's speaking in a dialect.
Therefore it may be difficult for some to understand, but please listen to him
Because he is trying his best right now.
Manager, you're so cool!
Please excuse me.
Please continue.
What's that Aoyagi up to?!
Running up to the stage on your own,
and how can you speak to our guests in that tone?!
I really sorry about it.
Director Okajima's held this art exhibition in order for Marukoshi's main store to be recognized as a hub for Japanese art.
But it's all ruined by you
I'm truly sorry about it.
Nevermind about it.
So you are the bag department's top seller, Aoyagi?
Yes...
Well, the Japanese people's understanding of its culture is still lower, compared to London.
It's no wonder you couldn't understand it as well.
Alright, you can return to your work.
Yes.
What's with those eyes.
When did Iguchi become this famous?
The current generation's new talent. That's amazing.
Exactly.
He's even going abroad to do some plastering work on walls.
Plastering walls?
Stop yapping about walls!
But you're the one who said it first. Right~
Welcome!
We were just talking about you and your work.
Well I just joined in like that. Not even knowing what I was doing or saying.
You're going abroad right, to plaster walls.
It's not decided yet.
Ah, get her a glass of drink. My treat.
Eh?
In return for helping me out.
Helping you out? What's that about?
You're real generous today!
My hometown dialect made people laugh today. And she stood up for me.
She asked everyone to pay attention to what I was saying.
That's really something eh.
Don't exagerate.
I was merely reminding the guests to take note.
I even got lectured by my superiors after that.
Thanks to you.
Don't mind that.
I totally understand how you feel.
Eh?
You don't have to hide it.
You like me right?
What are you talking about?!
We're brothers! Brothers!
Cheers!
Cheers.
Yama Onna Kabe Onna ~Episode 10~
Translator: aoi-haru Editor: furransu Timing: tianj
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Why are you in a daze?
The big shots have arrived.
Morning.
Good morning.
- This is Director Okajima. - Good morning.
I know the real reason behind Okajima's return.
What is it?
It seems to be to force the President down and take over his place.
Really!?
- Morning. - Good morning.
This is the pride of the main store. The bag department.
There are many lovely areas to take note of here.
Especially... the dynamite girl.
Speaking of which, this floor is just like my piece of work.
As expected of the Executive Director who's been through elite training.
Well, I'm honored to be praised by Director Okajima.
- I'm absolutely delighted. - Exactly.
So, shall we move on to the accessories department.
Please do.
This way please.
The vampire has returned.
Eh?
What do you mean?
I heard about this when I was in London to check on the goods.
He's someone who would do anything to increase sales.
Even sacking many staffs.
He's known as being cold-blooded.
That's scary...
Don't worry, I will protect Marie-chan.
You're not someone great, how can you protect anything.
I guess so...
Hey, I'm your senior!
Manager, isn't the Executive Director's position higher than the director?
That's right.
But it seems like the total opposite.
His dignity is non-existant...
Why does Director Okajima want to force the President down?
The President is a nice person.
Actually, I got hold of a really important piece of info.
What is it?
The President?
Hospitalized?
Why?
I couldn't find out what illness it was no matter how much I tried.
Now that you've said it, we haven't seen the President for the past 3 days.
I heard he went away for work.
Can it be... a terminal disease!?
Don't say such things without proof!
It's worrying.
After knowing that the President is in hospital, the director returned immediately.
I suppose an emergency meeting will be held by the board of directors soon.
He's trying to take advantage of the situation.
Probably.
Director Okajima has always opposed to the tradition of a business being run strictly by family.
And he wanted the others to choose him as the next Executive Director.
So at that time...
The President skipped Director Okajima and chose his son as the Executive Director.
Exactly.
And after that, the Director was posted away to run London's store.
Sending him into exile...
So it's an internal struggle for power.
It appears so.
It's just like a period drama.
If the President is not around, what will happen to the Executive Director?
Naturally, the Executive Director will not exist.
Has the Executive Director realized these?
Well... he should've realized, since we as the staffs all know, right?
But he's following him around like that...
I don't like this. The President is definitely better than Director Okajima.
Really? I actually find him rather cool and capable.
You're strange.
I'm afraid too. His eyes don't smile at all.
Just like the eyes of a dead fish.
Fish eyes? They're delicious! Indeed Marie-chan.
I feel like eating fish!
Yosh! We shall have miso mackerel for lunch later!
And extra large portions for rice and side dishes?
Yep!
Does Director Okajima still bears a grudge against you?
I'm worried.
What shall I do now that I'm alone.
That director's eyes don't smile at all!
Don't whine!
You're the Executive Director.
Yes...
Ah...Aoyagi..
I came to visit.
Okay, please go ahead.
Come on in.
Please excuse me.
Oh, isn't it Aoyagi.
Thanks for coming.
I got a shock. Are you feeling unwell?
I sprained my waist.
Your waist?
I overdid it at the gym.
How embarassing.
I see.
Does it still hurt?
It's all under control. No problem.
Here's a little something from all of us at the bag department.
Thank you. Looks delicious.
Would you like to have some now?
I'll be glad to.
Please help yourself.
I'm eating.
It's tasty.
That's good.
But... I've really got to give in to my old age.
After spraining my waist this time, I thought about many things.
Don't say that.
President, you're still young.
Looks are deceiving.
I can even be a grandfather now.
It might be time to retire.
Eh?
Hmm? Well, this apple sure is delicious.
Ah, that hurts...
Are you alright?
Executive Director?
What are you eating, you look just like a kid.
Choco-bonbon. You want some?
No thanks.
Ah, Aoyagi.
There's a good restaurant around here...
But I'm already full...
Ah, I hit the jackpot!
I can change it for a toy!
Hey! What are you doing!
This is the first time I got it.
Return it, return it.
Is this the time to be eating chocolate?
Now that the President is hospitalized, all responsibilities of Marukoshi lies in your hands.
I know that.
But would a person just eat away my prize-winning chocolate like that?
How much longer are you going to keep on whining?
If this continues, you'll be chased out by Director Okajima.
Eh? How did you know about it?
It has become a company rumor.
That's fast...
In that case, will you tell me what to do?
We entered around the same time after all.
I only sell bags.
I wouldn't know anything about running a business.
Please think about it yourself.
The only person who can help the President and the company workers is you.
Alright.
Aoyagi...
What a miserable guy.
He hasn't progressed since the first day he joined the company.
Eh? No hot water?
Yes, and I stepped in just like that.
Tell that to your landlord.
Well he isn't around.
Only the Russian wife is around.
That woman is really scary!
And I don't understand a word she says.
So please, let me take a bath at your place.
Eh? What now?
Could it be the Russian wife?
It's me.
Iguchi?
What happened?
You said your heater's not working. Yuuko-senpai ordered me to come fix it.
She got the talented plasterer to come fix it?
Don't know if you're being sarcastic or nice...
But I'm certified in gas, electrical works and plumbing.
Ahh... don't put your dirty tools here.
Where's the bathroom?
There.
Even your shoes are dirty.
What's going on?
It's fixed.
I see.
Ah, you're amazing!
This is a piece of cake to me.
For you.
Your refrigerator looks just like a guy's one.
You should know that I don't cook.
Any side dish to go with the beer?
Side dish? Here, have this.
Hey, isn't this Kazu's cheese.
This is really embarassing for a woman who's unmarried.
Just like your father.
Mind your own business.
Cheers!
Hey, this pig looks just like you!
It doesn't!
Something wrong with your eyes?!
Come on, drink up!
This is good. Japanese alcohol is best from Aomori huh.
That's right.
Drink up!
You drink! You drink!
Iguchi, wake up!
It's past 12!
Iguchi, wake up!
Wall... wall...
What? Wall!?
Aoyagi...
Don't do it... don't...
Aoyagi.
Oi! Wall-woman!
Don't... don't come over~
You haven't bathe yet, Iguchi~
Iguchi~
Hah? What're you saying?
It's still so early...
I overslept.
I'll be leaving for work.
Iguchi! Your face!
Ouch! That hurts!
Iguchi!
Good morning.
Sorry, sorry!
You left in a hurry.
So I couldn't tell you, plus you didn't have your handphone.
When I got onto the train, everyone was laughing at me.
Even if you're playing a prank, you should know your limits!
I've already been apologizing right.
Besides, who leaves the house without washing their faces.
- Good morning. - Morning.
Carry on with your work.
Has the substitute chief decided to follow the Director instead?
Traitor.
Director Okajima is really cool.
Kanako, you like older men?
Will he change the store's appearance?
That's hard to say.
The 1st floor in the London store was given a strange name, New Blue Paradise and a major make-over.
Will our side be decorated with palm trees and parasols too?
That won't happen.
The director is into modern culture and arts.
So he may decorate the department with paintings.
So our counter may be filled with paintings of chimpanzees?!
Which means that the bag department may disappear and transform into an art gallery.
That can't be...
Marie, a lady by the name of Yanagida is on the phone looking for you.
Okay.
Okay, 4pm right?
Thank you, I will be waiting.
A pre-order?
An order for 20,000Yen party bag.
Yanagida-sama wants to bring it to a party tonight, so she will be coming down to collect it at 4.
I'm counting on you then.
Yep.
Director, take a look at this.
Mysterious Document. The President and Executive Director's Misconduct!! [Neglecting duties!]
Father and son infatuated with women. Using Marukoshi as personal property! Taking money to visit nightclubs!
Is this real?
Yes... half of it is.
Alright, that's good enough.
If this spreads out,
that obstinate President will be left with no choice.
And my proposition to dismiss the President will be approved as well.
The fall of the Okuzono family is nearing.
The director chair awaits you.
Director...
Welcome.
Please try it on your hand.
Watch where you're walking!
Oh no! What should I do?
What happened?
I knocked into Chief Kuzunuma...
And Yanagida-sama's bag is now spoilt!
We have to send this for repair.
Where's the substitue Chief Kuzunuma?
He left in a hurry.
That's horrible.
What should I do. Yanagida-sama will be coming at 4.
There's still time left.
Go ask the maker if there are any stock left.
I will look for Matsubara.
Okay!
Insert.
Substitute chief.
Yes?
You're being irresponsible.
You bumped into Mariya and the bag that was ordered by a customer, Yanagida-sama, was spoilt.
Well sorry, but I have an emergency to attend to.
Do you know where Matsubara is?
No, I don't...
- What's this? - Aoyagi, what are you doing?
Ah, come with me for a while.
Hey, don't push your senior.
It's a huge problem.
Alright, I understand.
- They don't have it? - Yes...
- Is the bag spoilt? - Matsubara!
What did the maker say?
They're out of stock.
And it'd take 2-3 days to fix the bag.
We called the other stores, but they don't have it either.
We can't give it to the customer in this state.
Yanagida-sama wants to use it for a party tonight and she's collecting it at 4pm.
4pm?
Alright then, Marie-chan.
Leave it to me, a buyer with a good sense of taste.
- Really? - Yes, I will look for it.
By the way, in times like this, I should help out.
Just rest assure and wait for me.
Will it be alright?
He's always saying the good things...
I will call up the factory.
Has substitute Chief Kuzunuma been here?
Nope, what's wrong?
Oh nothing.
That substitute Chief Kuzunuma!
They may be infatutate with women, but is it necessary to publish this?
I have to inform the Executive Director.
- This is voice mail service... - What's he doing now.
And the President is in the hospital... Everyone disappears at the most critical time.
Have you seen the Executive Director?
- Not today. - What about the substitute Chief Kuzunuma?
- He hasn't return. - Thanks.
Have you seen the Executive Director or the substitute Chief Kuzunuma?
The both of them have left.
- They left together? - No, separately on their own.
The Executive Director left before the store opened. And substitute Chief Kuzunuma just left.
- Do you know where they're headed for? - Well, I don't...
I see. Well, thank you very much.
Where could they be?
No matter what, please!
Please protect the Marukoshi store that has a history of 300 years.
Your vote can decide the fate of Marukoshi.
Please lift your head.
I've heard that Director Okajima is a capable man.
He's managed the London store well.
Now that the President is hospitalised, the stock market will be affected.
You're too young to take over, therefore I think that Director Okajima would be more suitable.
How about it, just hand Marukoshi over to him.
No, Chairman Kawagami...
The President has only sprained his waist.
If there's anything you unsatisfied with about me,
I'm willing to give my position to Director Okajima.
But please, do not dismiss the President.
Ah... could that be...
Found it!
Any news from Matsubara?
Not yet.
We have one hour left...
Could he have gone home since he couldn't find it?
It's possible. That person is all talk.
I'm in urgent need of that bag I ordered last month. Is there any stock left?
Where has that traitor gone to?
Mysterious document...
Hmm?
"Fast" document? The word is totally wrong!
The President and Executive Director are good people.
Especially the Executive Director who brings his passion for love to work.
The person he fancies is M.A-san from the bag department.
Isn't that me!?
What's this?
- Have you found the bag? - Nope.
We're left with 30 minutes.
Is that so?
Let's give up. Call up Yanagisa-sama.
Are we giving up?
It can't be helped. If we explain properly, I'm sure she would understand.
You're acting differently.
I can't feel your passion for bags!
I believe in Matsubara, so I'll wait for him.
Now's not the time.
I have to get to all the fax machines in the company.
Isn't this Aoyagi?
- What's that? - Hey it is! It's all out now!
That's not true.
Welcome.
- It resembles Manager, no matter how you look at it. - It's definitely her.
- I wonder what's that about? - Get back to work! Hurry!
Okay.
5 more minutes. He's not back.
Let's apologize to the customer together.
We've still got 5 minutes!
Ah! Yanagisa-sama!
- Matsubara! - Take it.
Where did you get it from?
I found it through a buyer friend. That shop only has this one left.
Thank you so much!
Please wipe your sweat.
Thanks.
Marie-chan's handkerchief has a nice scent.
Mariya!
Welcome. We were awaiting for your arrival.
Glad we made it in time.
By the way, Aoyagi, what's this about?
Are you and the Executive Director together?
- No such thing! - But...
Substitute Chief!
I've something to talk to you about.
Please explain!
Mysterious document... I wonder what's that too...
Stop pretending.
You threw this away.
I saw it with my own eyes. The contents are all on this paper.
Well.. no... that's...
If I tell you, can you keep it a secret?
What?
It's the Executive Director who told me to do so.
But weren't you on the Director's side?
- Spy. - S-Spy?!
I may not look like it, but I can be ruthless too!
The Executive Director made me collect information on the enemy in order to find weak spots.
It'll be bad if Director Okajima finds out.
I'll be going as an underground cover now...
That's all.
Spy? He's thought of something after all.
Great, I've made it in time!
Executive Director.
Got it.
It's your last day right.
There's something I must give you no matter what.
This is...
Since years ago, I've been looking through old book stores but I just couldn't find it.
But I found it by accident today and requested for the book.
You still remembered... this matter...
How can I forget.
You treated me so well, Kaneda-san.
Actually there's something I wanted to give you as well.
Choco-bonbon?
Uncle Kaneda...
Ma-kun...
Thank you for your hard work all these years.
I've given you trouble.
I thank you, I've been under your care too.
I have to go write my report for the last day.
Sure.
Oh! A bug got into my eyes...
Are they red?
I didn't have friends when I was a kid.
I often came with my father to the department store to play.
Yay! I won!
At that time, the person who always played with me was Uncle Kaneda.
He was really kind. I enjoyed being with him.
Wonder if you'll hit the jackpot with this?
- You musn't eat this one. - I won't.
I will keep this forever.
What about that book?
Ah, that's Akagawa Nami's nude photo book.
Hah?
An idol from the past. She only came out with one nude collection.
Uncle Kaneda is a big fan of hers.
I borrowed that book from him when I was middle school year 1.
But my mother found it and threw it away.
I know I have to return it, so I've always been looking for it.
And the funny thing is that I found it at Chairman Kawagami's house.
The Chairman's house?
I wanted to pull him over to our side.
So I went to his house today to persuade him.
Initially, he was on Okajima's side.
But after I told him about Uncle Kaneda's story and asked him for the book,
somehow he was touched and stands on our side now.
Perhaps this is what you call a stroke of luck.
In any case, Okajima's plans have failed.
Aoyagi, it's all thanks to you. Thank you.
You were mad at me at the hospital.
The only person who can help the President and the company workers is you.
I was encouraged by your words.
I'm grateful for that.
Okay...
Well, just saying thanks isn't enough. I know of a good place.
Shall we go together next time?
I'll treat you to some good food.
Sure...
Sure?
You said 'sure' right?
And so that means 'Okay' right?
Great, I've succeeded at last.
No, nothing. Let's eat. It's a promise, right?
Alright, I understand.
So, you understand my feelings.
Victory!
And that's how the mysterious document came about.
And I got all worried for nothing.
Are you listening?
You haven't eaten as well.
Manager...
Yes?
I...
think I like Matsubara.
Heh?
Just because he found the bag for you?
- That's not it. - So what is it then, what do you see in him?
- His sweat. - Sweat?
I like the sweat from men who work really hard for their job. I love it to bits!
You like the sweat? You've some some strange likings.
But you better consider it carefully.
I've said before that you tend to do things without careful thought.
Body odour? (She misheard the Japanese word)
What are you doing...
Sorry about it...
Sweat...
Iguchi?
He must be here for revenge!
Wait up! I'm not here for revenge!
I came to give you something.
Since Yuuko-senpai's place was closed today.
And to give a feminine touch to your refrigerator.
I've brought over some stuff from the company.
Eat up, wall-woman.
Want to have some beer before you leave?
I have work lined up in Osaka after this.
Gotta go.
He bought them?
Thank you.
Eh? That person...
He looks different from usual.
He looks so formal.
Ah? Onigawara-san.
What's with your clothes?
You look dressed for the Shichi-Go-San festival. ( A children festival )
Well... actually, I'm getting married.
- Married? - Yes, I came to Marukoshi to get my wedding rings.
Congratulations!
Who's the bride?
She came with me, but she's feeling shy.
Do bring her along, it's an happy occassion.
She's going to be my relative, I want to see how she looks like.
Well... what should I do...
Alright!
Hey! Haru-tan!
Haru-tan?
You're kidding!
Manager!