Well then, let's begin the talk time.
The time limit is 3 minutes per person. To start with, talk to the person in front of you.
Start now !
Nice to meet you ...
SV, what kind of work is that ? Ah, Supervisor.
I am in charge of the customer service of a mail order company.
You're 37 ... Yes ?
That's late for having children.
Well, for a first meeting that's ... It's important when you're searching a marriage partner.
Excuse me, but I came today only because I have been invited.
What is your favorite cooking ? Is this your after tax income ?
You say, you want to live together with your parents ... You live in your own house ?
And now the men move to the next person, rotating clockwise
Calligraphy and Soroban (abacus) 3rd grade ? Yes.
Do you like children ? Well ...
Listen, what's all this about ? It's used to eliminate what's useless
and so make the rendezvous easier. Lately there are lots of these parties.
Party ? Isn't it just an ordinary interview ?
Well then, let's start with the next one.
I am member of the research institute of a food company.
It's mainly analysis of flavoring ingredients. It sticks out.
What ?
Ah ... no, nothing.
Ah ... did you know ?
Why the bird's egg has an elliptical shape ?
What ? If it were perfectly round ...
it would finish rolling out of the nest. But being elliptical, it doesn't roll so well.
And doesn't fall out of the nest. That's why the bird's eggs are ...
Ah, that's boring, isn't it ? This conversation.
And now, please write down the numbers of the five partners you would like ...
to go out with on the final card.
Five ?
Today there have been arranged 3 couples.
First, lady number 3 and gentleman number 5.
Lady number 7 and gentleman number 14.
And finally, lady number 15 with ... Ah.
Gentleman number 8. Congratulations.
And now you can freely exchange your contact addresses and so on.
Let's go. What ? Do you really want to go out with him ?
No way ! Then let's go. Wait a second.
What's that all about ? Such a bunch of strange men.
To talk suddenly of "advanced age child birth". That's really rude.
You wrote your age ? What, didn't you write it ?
That's a question of strategy. How's that ? Because the men will first of all
go towards a young person. But that's what you would expect.
But despite of giving your age, you have made a couple.
But it's with this guy with his nostril hairs sticking out.
But why him ? Because they said to write down
5 numbers, I didn't chose the numbers seriously. You did write them down. The five ?
They said to write down ... When you write down plenty ...
the ratio of couple forming goes up. That's the organizer's strategy.
What ... ? ... well that means ?
In other words, the men up to number 4 all dumped me ?
Well, so it seems ...
He ?!
The aim is obtaining 120% of orders.
Let's expand nationwide the circle of beauty and health. The circle of beauty and health.
Even on the phone let's not forget to smile.
It should have been sent the day before yesterday ...
The anti-pollen articles have been a well-selling line for quite a time, so maintain the stock of ...
spray and masks please. Got it.
Hasumi-san ! Excuse me. It's Suzuhara-san ...
No, that's not our intention ... Ah, that's strange.
Oh, I see ... yes ... Ah ...
Well, excuse me I'll put you through to my supervisor.
I changed the line. My name Hasumi, I am the supervisor
of the customer service. The order hasn't arrived yet !
Do you postpone orders with only one article ?
Are you making fun of your customers? Your company? I will check this right away ...
could you please hold the line.
Excuse me chief, My child seems to have a fever.
That can't be helped. You can leave at once.
I'm very sorry chief.
First of all, please accept my sincere apologies.
It's that you omitted ...
your room number when filling out the order forms.
How is it ? Lately. Is what ?
Hm ... work and ...
Nothing special ... nothing changed.
Well, say ... Hm ?
What do you think about ... marriage ?
Well ... sooner or later ...
I am thinking about it ... for me.
What ? With whom ?
With Murakami-san, the one I met last year.
Where did you meet him ? This man ?
A marriage hunting site ? Yes. This is my page.
There are surprisingly many people about my age.
Isn't that dangerous ? Isn't that an online dating site ?
But take a look. They have plenty of certificates.
Well, it is not possible to say if it is completely safe.
Trial registration is free of charge.
And then, if you want to get in contact with other members ...
it's 3500 Yen a month ?
"200000 members" ?
That is really suspicious.
Will you please stop talking about things you don't really know.
Because there are honest people as well.
Why do you get angry ! Worry about yourself ...
"Look for the person of your destiny".
"Requirements for the partner you are looking for".
default ... default.
What ? So many ?
Doesn't that look like fake ?
Were going to have lunch. Ah, yes.
Hm ? "Hasumin"
"Calligraphy ... soroban 3rd grade"
"Internet marriage hunting ... to see what that means, I registered for a trial membership...
In a place like this, the men who are looking for a marriage partner ...
what kind of people might that be ?"
Move both hands towards the ceiling ...
as if you would become like a tree.
Marriage !? She has found her partner on a marriage site.
He ?
But well There are surprisingly many older members.
He ? They all want to get married.
... and what about you Rika-chan ? Marriage. Have you ever thought about it ?
Yes, I did so !
Ah, how about getting married with this person ? there has been such a person too.
And ?
I was in my twenties and gradually work has become more interesting ...
and for some reason or another marriage has been put off ...
and that person said "let's separate". Suddenly ?
"I want to marry rapidly and have 3 children" he said.
What's that ! The oldest child seems to be already in junior high.
The others are going steadily forward ...
and I remain as I am. But that's alright !
Because you have your work, Rika-chan.
Even staying as you are now it's enough to be accomplished.
Look !
The situation of marriage hunting is the same as market economy.
You are the goods !
And obtaining these goods brings happiness.
A person giving this impression can sell himself.
For women it's the youth ...
For men the income is the most important.
Without thinking about this and only caring about the partner's requirements
you repeat asking for too much. And so you will fail.
Not being able to get married, is not only society's fault or
the partner's fault. The reason you are not able to get married ...
is you !
You !
It's only yourself.
Don't widen it too much to the right.
With a gentle curve.
Oh, Yu-kun, how you have grown.
A part from that, what on earth is that about ? Mother will get married ?
I didn't know about it.
She met him on the Internet, perhaps she will be deceived.
You mean marriage swindle ? Hm.
Hey, you have come.
Yu-kun, have you been well ?
Well ! Ah, are you, what a good kid you are.
Mother, mother ?
Say, your partner, what kind of man is he ?
By no means ... you didn't give him any money ?
Oh, what are you talking about ...
After all, it is suspicious this site. Beause me too, I got a trial membership.
Hey ! You too started finally marriage hunting ? That's not it.
It's because I was worried about you. You don't want to get ...
married as well ? What ? Sure I want ! Sooner or later.
Look at this please, teacher. Yees. Well, see you later.
Wait ... Mother. Wait a minute.
Hey, Sis. Hm ? Is it true ? What ?
I thought you weren't interested in marriage.
Why ? For some reason or another.
I wondered if you had decided to live alone.
I did not decide that. I will marry and have children.
Then do it fast. Having children does not only mean giving birth.
You have also to raise them. Mama !
Wait ... what are you doing, Yuma ! Put that down there.
Put that down ... Yes like this, leave it.
Wait ... look ! Why did you do that ?
Isn't it ... That hurts. Don't fall. Come and wash your hands.
Congratulations for being discharged. Sakamoto-san. Thank you. Thank you.
How good you have a reliable son.
The other nurse said the same.
"I am envious of you, getting along so well with your son." she said.
What ? Isn't that just normal ?
It seems that it's not the case. You are a special son.
We are really fortunate. Father.
This is your granny.
Yees please.
Isn't it cute ...
As expected, seeing Hasumin's skillfully written letters ...
gives you the right fighting spirit. Excuse me, Hasumi-san.
Kondoroichin-san is on the phone. Again !
Kondoroichin is a woman who merely buys anything but ...
who always complains about compensations. As it's a bit difficult ...
it's always me who has to deal with her. Well wait a second.
Kana-chan. Yes. Would you please try to handle this ?
Kondorochin. But that's impossible !
Because she's someone who will immediately start to complain.
I'll give it a try !
Please do so. Yes.
I took over the call. My name is Okumura.
How reliable she is ! The customer service's "fortress" ...
before long she will turn out Hasumin's successor. Ah ...
Is it so ? Then may I ask you to tell me your problem in more details ? ... I see.
Wow ... how cute ! Is it a "character bento" !
As my daughter is delighted with it I made the same kind for me ...
to see how it is. What a nice life you have, Suzuhara-san.
What ... ? How's that ? It's all about my child and ...
and leaving early is a big problem. Hm.
To go for it as a company employee is more Kanako-san's or Hasumi-san's style.
I don't want a life with only work.
It's painful when the company is the only place where you fit in.
Having your family waiting when you come home ...
and having the company as well, that would be my dream.
Actually ... we are looking for an apartment.
With Murakami-san, we are thinking about living together, the two of us.
You want to move out ... from this home ? I will still keep the Calligraphy classroom.
I will still come 3 times a week. So we will meet then.
What !?
To be left alone in that house ...
Why does everyone absolutely want to get married ?
Why is that so ? Etsuko-san.
Hm ... that's a mystery, isn't it ...
Growing older, you are surely used to your ordinary situation but ...
staying alone all the time might become quite severe.
Drinking by yourself has no taste.
But coming home sober, to your empty room is still more unpleasant.
So you cover your loneliness by getting married.
Rika-chan ? You don't think about it ? About if you want to have a family.
Well ... sooner or later.
Thinking about "Sooner or later" ... I am 45 by now ...
Time passes quickly.
"Thanks to you, our time spent together ...
has become something irreplacable."
"I thought I would stay alone like this for the rest of my life ...
but I'm happy I didn't give up."
Done !
Oh ! Ten messages !?
"If you married me, would you be ready to come to Hokkaido ?"
No, no, such a thing ...
"If you are willing to give up your work right away, I would like to meet you tomorrow."
"Atsushi-san" ?
"Trading company job, annual income 10 000 000 Yen"
"I have the feeling that my values could meet with Hasumin-san's."
"If you like, please send me your reply."
"That you for sending your reply. Reading Hasumin-san's letter ...
I have the feeling that you are a rather intellectual person."
"I just finished reading the novel, you recommended the other day."
"At the end I finished in tears."
"Next time, would you mind meeting me ?"
I'm glad. You are the kind of person I expected.
Ah ... is it so ?
Women without intelligence are impossible for me.
Lately I talked to young person I met on the same site, but ...
she was unable to follow my conversation.
It would be alright just for having a good time, but not for marriage.
In your case, I can introduce you unashamed to my parents and to my colleagues.
And now, where shall we go ?
No ... !
Excuse me !
"Yousuke-san public servant. Income 6 000 000 Yen."
"My hobby is calligraphy. I am attracted to women with neat writing."
Such a beautiful person !
Yousuke-san too, you are the gentle person I expected.
Ah ... Hasumin-san, isn't it difficult to do such a lot of overtime work ?
Yes, but I have been entrusted with this position of responsability called Supervisor.
Ah, well in case of marriage would you keep on working ?
Yes, of course !
They call me the "fortress" of the customer service.
My boss has a good relation with other people, but he doesn't understand the attitude of ...
recent customers at all. And the younger ones still have some way
to go before becoming reliable. Ah, once in a while, there are calls from claimants ...
that everybody immediately passes to me. That's quite difficult, isn't it.
Ah ... ! Perhaps ...
"This time there were no opportunities." ?
Why's that ?
But I merely met them ?
Ah ? A message from the "master of marriage hunting" ?
"This wasn't inevitable ...
I can teach you the way to succeed in marriage hunting !"
How is it ? The size is a bit ...
In that case, try this one please.
What about this size ? This size is alright.
You want to try to walk a bit ? Yes.
Oh ... that's nice.
Excuse me ... Is it for the seminar ?
With the master of marriage hunting ? Ah, yes.
You are from Tokyo ? Yes.
That's great. You have no problem with the rent ?
Ah ... well ... And your work ... full-time employee ... ?
Yes, but just in a small company.
That's nice ... I have been dispatched from the province.
I do my best to make a living.
Is it so ...
There is plenty of injustice in this world.
Ah ... excuse me.
Welcome. It's for the seminar. Please.
It's 3000 Yen. Yes.
Please.
Nice to meet you. I am the master of marriage hunting "Musubu" ... [Musubu is written 結 like the first kanji of marriage]
... as in everyone's wish to get married.
Well then ... tonight's topic is ...
"To be ashamed"
People that are ashamed will not find the person of their destiny.
Marriage hunting means to start ...
to expose your own shame.
For example ... you ...
You mean me ?
You came here last week as well.
At that time, what did you tell me about what you wrote in your profile on the site ?
Ah ... "It would good to produce a single status certificate" I said.
Actually, with this one paper, in your eyes ...
the woman's confidence would suddenly increase.
And still, you haven't done it for now.
Ah ... I went there once, to the ward office.
But ...
Yes ? Well ...
What do you wish ?
Why, thereupon, you finished receiving a marriage registration, I wonder ?
I'm sorry. You want to get married, but you can't.
As long as you try to conceal your shame nothing new will start.
... so it is.
You who just laughed.
You, why do you think you are here right now ?
Because men are stupid ... Aren't they ?
Oh ... certainly, men are stupid.
Moreover compared to you ... This neat black suits you well.
It expresses nicely your active fighting spirit. Thank you.
But then ... I am afraid to say, men ...
feel more relieved with a leisurely and light style.
By the way, do you own some pink clothes ?
I hate that. Well then buy some right away ...
and from next time on try to meet men in these.
I don't think that wearing pink would change my life ...
Well ... "And anyway for those men of this marriage hunting site ..."
Am I right ?
"A beautiful and self-reliant person, like me, does not need ...
to sell herself by flirting with this kind of guys."
That's about it ? Not really, I would not go that far ...
Probably until now you didn't put a photograph of you ?
You don't want to be on the same level as them.
Certainly, men are stupid.
But you ...
But you, you want to marry one of these stupid men.
Or am I wrong ?
Oh ... you You changed your make-up.
Ah ... yes. Well ... the color is different from usual ...
I now enjoy a little bit to see myself in the mirror.
Splendid. Applause !
If you want to change, anything is OK. First try to change your appearance.
The market of marriage hunting is not only the place where you choose someone ...
but the place where you are chosen by someone.
Thank you very much. Take care.
As I also do individual consultations, please call me whenever you like. Yes.
Goodbye.
You. For you too.
Excuse me ...
Ah ... yes.
Well ... Excuse me for the other day.
For leaving early, although we were selected special couple.
I didn't really have much time that day.
That's not really the truth ?
You ran away ? From me.
I gave such a bad impression ?
That's not the case, just ...
"Just" ?
Because it stuck out.
What do you mean ?
Your nostril hairs.
Let me tell you ...
I think that you are of a lower rank than me.
What do you mean ?
The estimated value. The value on the market of marriage hunting.
As a marriage partner.
I am a man under 40.
And my annual income is above the average.
Compared to that you are 37.
On the marriage hunting market, women up to the first half of their thirties obtain a high price.
But you ...
You are inferior to me !
Listen ! It doesn't specially matter to me.
I don't care about obtaining your high price.
Besides, I am not in such a hurry.
If that's the case ...
If that's the case, please don't come !
We are serious about this !
We are seriously impatient ...
and desperately want to meet someone !
Someone like you .. Someone like you ...
Someone like you who just comes to watch is a real annoyance.
Who said, I just come to watch ?
Ah ... ouch ! Are you alright ?
Excuse me. Are you alright. I'm alright.
Completely. Excuse me. Let's go.
Are you ... alright ?
Isn't it painful when the company is the only place where you fit in ?
Cover the loneliness with marriage.
"Today I said something cruel to someone...
but I don't have the courage to apologize."
"As expected, it seems that I will stay ...
alone for the rest of my life."
Good morning. Aren't you cold ?
Ah ... did you ...
Coming home in the morning.
Where have you been ?
It was the first time I went to a "love hotel"-like place.
There was karaoke too ! We have been singing ...
and lying side by side. That's all !
Is it some feeling of unfulfilled love ?
What ? Listen, with father it was ...
an arranged marriage, wasn't it ? Honestly, It must have been difficult.
With father always getting angry rapidly.
No, no, you're wrong !
If I had been disgusted with marriage, I wouldn't again think about it now.
Rika.
Nice to meet you. I am sorry for meeting you only now.
My name is Murakami.
I am the daughter Rika.
Do you work nearby ? Yes, After retirement, I took up a
job as a guardsman. It's not a life in luxury, but ...
a somehow average lifestyle.
Well ... but why did you choose my mother ?
What ? Having children too, why now at this age ...
with my mother ... ?
Well ... that ...
I feel relieved when we are together ...
and warm ...
Having meals together with Tomoko-san is really enjoyable.
To meet a partner like this and at this age ...
seems to be a miracle, I think.
That's why I want to take great care of Tomoko-san.
Would you please allow me to marry your mother ?
Well ... there is nothing to allow. If it is alright for you ... me ...
Thank you very much.
Thank you Rika.
Well then, I have to go to work.
Take care.
"Having the feeling of being left behind by those around me ...
the unintentionally started marriage
hunting had become a little different.
To come together naturally and with warmth ... This kind of marriage ...
I would like to try it too."
"That's why I think I will try my best."
Do your best Hasumin.
Eikichi too.
Excuse me ! Yes.
Could you please give me a single status certificate ?
You are employed at a mail order company ?
Yes. Ah ... supplements and so on ... I have to handle various matters ...
I'll distribute now the first impression cards for everyone.
Please make a red circle around the number of the person you ...
are interested in.
Lady number 3 please. Yes, excuse me.
Gentleman number 2. Number 5.
Number 3. Yes.
Oh !
"Besides, there is a person with whom I just started a good relationship."
"I received your kind message, but I am not interested in you."
"I have the feeling that Chiho-san and me don't really fit together."
"There have been no opportunities."
"This time there have been no opportunities."
No, no, nothing more after this ?
Oh ?
"Annual income 3 500 000 Yen"
Only contract employee at that age ?
"I like to be at leisure at home."
Aloe ?
"Nice to meet you. Are that Aloe on your photograph ?
At my home too I have plenty of Aloe."
"Thank you for your message. You can not only eat Aloe ...
they are also effective for burn wounds, a real cure-all, aren't they.
I know this from my deceased mother."
Sorry for making you wait.
Nice to meet you. I am Kizawa Hiroki.
I am Hasumi Rika.
When I was a child, when anything happened my parents said "Aloe".
I know. Whenever I had a toothache it was "Take Aloe".
And for stomachache too "Eat Aloe" they said.
That's it ! Isn't it !
When I was a child, I have been fed up with this, but ...
becoming adult, when I put a flowerpot in my room ...
just that made me feel somewhat relieved.
It is really effective. In our company, the Aloe face lotion is a well selling product line.
But my friends say "Nowadays, Aloe ?"
That's sure. Having these potted plants in your room is quite surprising.
After all, once started to collect them you can't stop anymore.
No way, my mother says exactly the same.
It's time for the last order, would you like to order something else ?
Ah ... already that late. I didn't realise.
Well, let's go. Yes. Ah, I forgot this.
Excuse me, can I use this ?
Yes. You will have one free drink with this.
That's good.
Sorry for being stingy.
No, no ! Everyday's life no wisdom ... isn't it ?
Well then, let's split the cost.
Thank you. No.
Economising has started to become a kind of hobby.
Not using the heater, even when it's cold, and such things ...
once you start, you can't stop anymore.
At home we also use the hot-water bottle all the time.
This is perhaps the first time.
Being attracted to that kind of talk.
Being attracted, laugh, sympathise.
Having no money, how pitiful, I thought.
After all, it isn't pitiful at all.
It seems rather enjoyable.
All the time halfway from those who have money.
What ? It's the first time you do marriage hunting, Rika-chan.
Yes ... And what ? Did you already ...
meet the right person ? Ah ... the income sure is lower ...
but working the two of us, we could surely make our living.
You already thought that far.
Well ... but it as bit too hasty, isn't it ?
It's alright. Alright.
What do you think ? It's the most valued free of charge place.
That there is such a place ... ! How beautiful !
Amazing ! Amazing !
Cheers ! Cheers !
Hey ? Boss !
Just as I thought, it's you boss.
Boss ?
Ah sorry, I am intruding. Well then, excuse me.
What does that mean ?
Why did he call you boss ?
On these marriage hunting sites, if you give your income honestly,
you will only be able to meet women that are looking for money.
That's why ...
I am not really a contract employee. I am in management.
It's a company that deals with temporary work. My annual income is 20 000 000 Yen.
I was looking for someone who would say that even with 3 500 000 Yen she wanted to be with me.
And so, you went on purpose to a cheap restaurant, used coupons ...
and watched my reaction ?
But ... The story about economising was also a lie ? And the story about Aloe too ...
Your wrong, that was all the true ... People with 20 000 000 Yen income ...
have no need to be economising.
I have really been stupid, to believe in such a story.
I even calculated how much we could save every month ...
if we lived together. That's why I wanted to tell you some time or other.
You have had as much time as you wanted until now. Time to tell the truth.
And yet, you deceived me, you tried me out.
You're wrong ! I was only looking for someone who is not interested in money ...
and who would sincerely give his best together with me.
If I had told that I am company president, I don't know what would have happened.
That's why ...
Is that such a bad thing ?
That my income is higher than you thought isn't something to be specially worried about.
You don't understand ! That isn't really the question !
What is it then ? It is, that I could never again have confidence
in a person that tells lies right from the start.
Goodbye.
Well then "How can I do ...
to become able to speak more carefree with women" that was it ?
"If you feel uneasy looking in the eyes of the other, you can't speak naturally."
Excuse me. No ... I understand.
I have been the same.
Being excessively self-conscious, there should be no reason to fear the look of others.
That's your case, Musubu-san.
But I have not been a "tough' person from the beginning.
Well ... How did you overcome this ?
You want to try ?
1000 knocks.
What !?
My name is Hasumi, would you have some time now ?
Could you wait in the cafe downstairs ?
Because I am listening to the story of another person right now.
That didn't really turn out well.
You are still young, so you don't have to be impatient.
Because I am young, I am impatient.
If I don't get married in my twenties, I won't have another chance.
Because I am not pretty.
My income is actually 2 500 000 Yen.
And even this contract, when will it be over ...
Thinking about this, isn't marriage the only way ?
Is it strange to be so calculating about marriage ?
Is calculation such a bad thing ?
Cheating ? When the man with the 3 500 000 Yen income ...
that you despise, suddenly raised his specifications, your pride was hurt.
That's not the reason ... Marriage hunting is negotiation of conditions.
To avoid a failure when choosing the partner the person is evaluated in various ways.
To get hurt feelings because someone's real motives have been shown is a sad experience.
But to pardon his lies wouldn't it let you get ...
your hands on a 20 000 000 Yen husband ?
50 000 000 Yen or hundred million, it's the same ! I absolutely cannot forgive him.
Indeed. I understand. Please.
"You hate lies ... like black ... don't flirt"
You're quite popular ? Well ...
"Popular"
Last time during the seminar's exchange you have also learnt ...
various things to improve your personality.
Look ! This is your actual personality.
It looks more like man. You should be quite popular with the same sex.
But look, marriage is something between a male and a female.
Almost all men do not want a manly woman ...
it's a woman they are looking for ! A "Woman"
That means, you are actually ...
at a record low on the marriage hunting market.
But I am a person who was already on the point of marriage.
But it wasn't possible, I suppose ?
I only didn't care that much about it.
And I wanted to do my best at work ... You do certainly your best.
And you are an attractive person too. Nevertheless ...
But have someone like you as a marriage partner is still different.
Well then, what do you say I should do ?
You have to change yourself. If you want to get married.
You want to have marriage hunting opportunities, that's what it's about ...
Excuse me ... is it for a rendezvous ?
You have to approach 1000 people. Simply speaking to them is enough.
The act of speaking to 1000 women ...
will become a great experience.
Excuse me !
Excuse me ... Where is the station ?
Cross here, it's on the other side. Is it ? Thank you.
Ah ... take care.
"Eikichi"?
Who's that ?
The nostril hair guy !
"I am very sorry for having been impolite the other day ...
Excuse me please.
I am trying to do my best, following the marriage hunting master's advice.
I will also take part in this. It will not be necessary to care about one's appearance."
"Marriage Hunting Masquerade Ball" ?
I can't miss this.
Please choose your mask.
I ask you to not remove ...
these masks by any means before the end of the party.
I wish you a pleasant evening.
Ah ... charming ! It fits you well.
It's really exciting ! Isn't it !
With this man, I thought, I would have to hold back.
Please marry me !
I want to make an effort ! I you like, next time we could have tea or something.
You fell in love.
What do you think about me ?