"An-chan. Wait!"
- "It's mine!" - "It's mine!"
"Late at night, a candle stood in the vast room."
"Being alone, taking a peek into the mirror took all of her courage."
"This family's daughter..."
"...having presseed her face up against a mirror for the first time..."
"...was so horrified and taken aback that she ran 3 times around the area surrounding the mansion."
"However, by midday..."
Excuse me.
Master of the house. Breakfast has been prepared.
There.
Master of the house?
Master of the house!
The Master of the house! The Master of the house is...!
Nii-san. Nee-san.
Father...
He died quietly in his sleep.
Well, he had a good end, didn't he?
Yeah. That's true. I think Father was happy.
"Will" Truth is...
...Father entrusted me with this.
I think he wanted us 3 siblings to be present when it's unsealed.
I think the contents are the dying wishes our Father wanted us to obey.
Nii-san, Nee-san, this would be fine, right?
Of course. However, Kisuke.
I have one Father gave me as well.
Ala, oh no. I have one, too.
Where is it?
Kanitou District, Kanitou Village.
That was my Father's hometown, so I was constantly going on visits there in the past.
Why should I go to such a frontier region I haven't even heard of?
I'm not going to force you to come...
...but since it is an inheritance lawsuit, I thought we could expect a compensation reward.
Anyhow, it involves the President of the Tokumatsu Soy Sauce clan.
- What soy sauce? - Tokumatsu Soy Sauce.
Never heard of it.
You're kidding!
"Grandpa. The side dishes today were delicious, weren't they?"
"That's true. It's because we had Tokumatsu soy sauce."
"For soy sauce it's gotta be Tokumatsu. To-ku-ma-tsu!"
- That's Tokumatsu Soy Sauce. - Don't know that commercial!
Anyhow, I was asked for help by my cousin who works at Tokumatsu Soy Sauce.
I could care less if you even wanted to die over there.
Hattori-san. I want waffles.
Mayuzumi-sensei.
Would it be inconvenient to you if this Hattori accompanied you?
- Hattori-san? - My life is one of traveling.
After becoming a dependent here...
...I have attended to Sensei without rest...
...but I still cannot suppress my thoughts of traveling.
Komikodo-sensei. Um, this may be a little sudden...
...but could you grant this Hattori a vacation?
Of course. He has to by the Labor Standards Law.
And in the meantime, who will feed me? And do the cleaning and washing?
"Horinohashi"
- Chiharu! - Machiko-san.
It's been ages.
You look like a celebrity!
That's not true. These are my casual clothes.
You've grown, haven't you?
- Really?! - Yeah, you have.
Ah, this is our clerk, Hattori-san. This is my cousin, Chiharu.
- I am Hattori. - I'm Chiharu.
Welcome to Kanitou Village.
That's the lawyer, Komikado-sensei.
Ah... hello. That such a famous Tokyo Sensei like you...
...would come to the countryside like this...
Ah, this is the pits! It seems to be raining.
- Ah, my clothes are dirty! This is the pits! - It's just a drizzle.
Hattori-san. My extra clothes. Ala?
Where's my luggage?
I didn't bring them.
Because I'm on vacation right now.
Eh?! Nothing at all?! Not even my tempura pillow?!
The only thing I carry with me when traveling is this!
A toothbrush!
Shall we be off?
Yes, this way!
Ah, I'm sorry, thanks.
- It's heavy, huh? - It is a little heavy.
It is indeed.
Can you guide me to the Inugami Clan? (reference to Yokomizo Masashi's series of mystery novels/movies)
Heiwa Fansubs Presents: "Legal High"
Episode 7: "The Blood Relatives Succession Fight! The Secret and Lies Hidden in the Soy Sauce Clan"
"Crab heads and sake-soaked fish."
Take your time.
Ah, thank you very much.
"Pour soy sauce over them."
- This is incredible. - Take your time.
Welcome. You've come.
I'm the Managing Director of Tokumatsu Soy Sauce, Tokumatsu Kisuke.
I was relieved you weren't wearing a white mask.
Hey!
This is the local cuisine of Kanitou Village. Please go ahead and eat it.
- Itadakimasu. - Itadakimasu.
Oh. What is this?
A specialty of Kanitou Village. Kanitou soy-preserved bracken.
And that is Kanitou bracken sashimi and Kanitou bracken steak.
- And this is Kanitou bracken... - It's all bracken!
This is delicious!
This flavor brings back memories!
It is abundant in its wholesomeness, is it not?
I'm sorry to interrupt during your meal.
I was the legal adviser to the late head of the family.
I am Tanoshita.
Coming from Tokyo, I'm Mayuzumi.
And this is the lawyer, Komikado.
Could you explain the situation right away?
Well then. I'll explain the Tokumatsu family history...
...from the time of the Muromachi era. (1337-1573) The Fujiwara family...
It isn't necessary to explain starting from there!
Only those things associated with this case, please.
Eh... Due to third-generation company President Tokumatsu Kahei's unique business acumen...
...Tokumatsu Soy Sauce has flourished.
That's the master of this house who died, isn't it?
Yes. Kahei had three children.
The eldest son, Taihei, recklessly planned for a diversified management...
...and as the shop greatly lurched as a result, Father threw him out.
The oldest daughter, Kiyoe, hasn't helped out with the business since long ago...
...and has lived a life of extravagance.
By rebuilding the management...
...the one who has substantially protected Tokumatsu Soy Sauce up until now...
...has been me, Kisuke.
Therefore, it is only natural that Father...
"Will" ...would leave this with me.
Here, take a look.
Yes.
In a nutshell, it says that all of the assets are to be entrusted to Kisuke-san alone, right?
At first glance, there doesn't appear to be anything deficient about it.
"Will" But the problem is...
...that the contents of this Will are almost exactly the same as...
...the Wills left with Taihei-chan and Kiyoe-ojyousama.
You are saying there are 3 Wills?
They're clearly counterfeits.
Being the youngest child, those two would totally hate it if I was raised to the top position.
And that is the reason Kisuke-san, Taihei-san and Kiyoe-san...
...brought forward this confirmation-of-certificate lawsuit.
I thought this could be settled right away.
You're a betrayer, aren't you?
What do you mean?
I am currently serving as the agent for Kiyoe-ojyousama.
It could be said this is a three-sided Battle Royal, couldn't it?
My older brother and sister will be coming tonight to discuss this.
My Nii-san seems to have hired an able lawyer as well.
Komikado-sensei. Mayuzumi-sensei. Please, help me out with this!
"Noble Visitor's Room" This is Komikado-sensei's room.
It's great they gave you the VIP room, isn't it Sensei?
That Machiko-san has come is really a big help.
Of course I would come. Because we're the same as sisters!
Geez, ever since Machiko-san was little, I've always been just asking for her help.
You were always telling me to study.
Ah, ala! The essay on a book!
Because of the lecture Machiko-san wrote for me...
...I won the gold prize in a contest.
That's the only thing I can boast about myself.
No. It was because you worked hard, Chiharu.
Ah, just a moment! What is this picture?
That is the founder of Tokumatsu Soy Sauce, Tokumatsu Nizaemon.
The young masters are made to pay their respects to the Founder.
And what's this monster?
It's said to be a Bhutanese guardian god.
The eldest son, Taihei-san, collects such ornaments from around the world.
Ah! This chair's balance is off! Oi!
The furniture has been aligned with the work of contemporary artists.
It's the hobby of the eldest daughter, Kiyoe-san.
- It's a surprisingly unique room, isn't it? - Ah, thank you.
- Oh! - Where are you going?
Hattori-san said Komikado-sensei would try to quietly return home through the back entrance.
Damn it!
Please don't abandon us!
I had no intention of taking this work from the start.
It's your cousin who called for you and you undertook this. This is your case.
You came because you intended to help out, didn't you?
Wrong! I just thought you would lose!
I know! Why don't you get in an onsen?
Onsen?
There's a secluded onsen that few know about just a little further on.
It may be some beautiful women will join you. It is a mixed-bath.
If there are monkeys in it, then I'm leaving.
"Fudounoyu" (Motionless Hot Spring)
Something even more horrible than monkeys is in it.
Why are you here?
My, my, this is an unexpected encounter, isn't it?
That we would meet at such a secluded onsen.
You're eldest son Taihei's agent, aren't you?
Perhaps getting wind we had been attached to Kisuke, you introduced yourselves to him.
You bunch sure have lots of free time.
Komikado-sensei.
Please don't feel reserved and join us; the water is very nice.
If you were intending to battle me, that plan was a mistake.
The one in charge of this case is this Mayuzumi here; I am merely an attendant.
I'm an attendant, too. The one in charge here is Ide-kun.
Hello there.
Oi, oi, don't feel reserved! It's best if you joined in, too!
It's written that this onsen's benefits include curing running-off-at-the-mouth!
Is it also written that it cures persistent personalities?
It's written that it can make shamefully greedy people slightly better.
It should also be written it can evolve reptiles so that they slightly approach that of mammals!
See you!
Ide-kun.
If you lose this one, live out your life as a local lawyer.
I'll do my best.
You definitely better win! Win, win, win, win, WIN!
If you should lose, I'll have you pickled upside-down in soy sauce!
Please don't point your finger at me!
Because an official seal has been stamped upon the will addressed to Kisuke-san...
...I believe the Will given to Kisuke-san is the valid one.
There is no rule saying one with an official seal has a greater validity, is there?
The document addressed to Taihei-san is the most pertinent one.
- The contents are also the most authentic. - Therefore it's genuineness is in question, isn't it?
Genuineness? On what basis do you say it's counterfeit?
I'm just saying there's a possibility of it.
What's important is the date.
The one addressed to Kisuke-san is the oldest at 3 years ago. "Heisei 21 (2009)"
Then the next one written the following year is addressed to Taihei-sama. "Heisei 23 (2011)"
The one addressed to Kiyoe-ojyousama is the latest, being dated this year. "Heisei 24 (2012)"
In other words, the master of this house had several changes of heart...
...but in the end chose Kiyoe-ojyousama.
The one addressed to Kiyoe-san has the highest likelihood of being a fake.
Why do you say that?
In several places, the use of kana and kanji is different from the other two.
Though the other two are using old-style letterings...
...there are a lot of new kanji style letterings in this one.
The master of this house used both styles of letterings.
If it's the kanji, there are also misspellings in the one addressed to Kisuke-sama.
His eyesight had weakened. It's only natural he'd make misspellings.
The court should make the determination, shouldn't it?
Kiyoe. Kisuke.
I don't think this should be about which one of these is valid or invalid.
It's the oldest son who succeeds, isn't it?
You often say such things, don't you?
It was your reckless management of this place that nearly ruined it.
I was still in the middle of reforming it.
It was supposed to get much, much bigger.
Even Father wished for that!
It was Father who kicked you out, wasn't it?
We had reconciled already!
You say these great things, but all you did was manage the restructure and downsizing of it!
And it's because I did that, we are where we are now!
That's different from what Dad wanted!
It's because you two are like this that Father tried to bequeath it over to me!
Nee-san, all you've ever done is play around!
I was the one most devoted to Father!
Were you two the ones who nursed Father?
Whenever I had free time, I'd show myself...
Though you should've known better, you'd just come over all innocent, looking for spending money!
It was for Father's sake.
However old they are, a father delights in having favors asked of them by their daughters.
So in order to make Father better...
...I would ask favors of him.
Hah! Such unspeakable things!
Nii-san, you too! Whenever your businesses don't go well...
...you'd inevitably come crawling back here!
It was Nii-san's gambling spirit that nearly wrecked this place!
Because if you were driven out of here, your child support expenses would be too much!
That's got nothing to do with this!
Please calm down! Please calm down!
Um, we might rather, in accordance with legal inheritance laws, split it into 3 equal parts...
- Impossible! - The inheritance can't be split up that way!
However, when you think about this realistically...
...if Taihei-san and Kiyoe-san were to lead Tokumatsu Soy Sauce...
...wouldn't that be difficult for them?
Because all of the employees would follow Kisuke-san. Right, everyone?
Kisuke is unpopular!
The young master is a serious and steady person...
...but also strict and cold as well.
Even more so after his wife divorced him...
But Chiharu, you want Kisuke-san to win, don't you?
I think Tokumatsu Soy Sauce needs a strict person.
Besides, who knows what would happen if it ended up in Taihei-san or Kiyoe-san's hands.
I just want to protect Tokumatsu Soy Sauce's traditions.
You love Tokumatsu Soy Sauce, don't you?
I've been growing up with Tokumatsu Soy Sauce ever since I was born.
It's as if my blood is made of Tokumatsu Soy Sauce.
- It's in my blood, too. - I don't know what that means.
We'll win, right?
We still have quite a bit left on our loan.
And Tsuyoshi takes his exams next year.
Sawaji-kun.
We still even have those debts from that failed udon shop.
I know all that!
Sensei. If you would please!
- Please leave it to us. - If you would please.
Stop that, I said!
Takaaki. If I get that property...
...I'll make sure to give you the store, right?
Thank you. And then we'll get married, right?
It's okay; don't force yourself.
I said I'd pay the child support!
"Grandpa. The side dishes today were delicious, weren't they?"
"That's true. It's because we had Tokumatsu soy sauce."
"For soy sauce it's gotta be Tokumatsu. To-ku-ma-tsu!"
"Tokumatsu Soy Sauce"
The historic things in this room are like a microcosm of the selfish, destructive hobbies of those 3 siblings.
We get this every day.
Hattori-san. I won't mind even if it's something simple. Could you make me something?
I'm sorry.
It's because I'm on vacation.
- Sensei. - Yes?
I guess this is all we have.
Mayuzumi-sensei.
The settlement date is drawing near, but what are the prospects for success?
- That would be... - From what I could tell, all 3 Wills are valid.
What that lawyer Tanoshita said was correct.
The latest one addressed to Kiyoe-san should be the one adopted.
We have no choice but to compromise on this.
Can we get Kisuke-san's consent for that?
Convince him!
Our place only uses the traditional method of preparing it with bacteria, don't we?
Ah, this your so-called brewing method, right?
This refreshing fragrance is probably due to the water, isn't it?
Yeah, that's right. You really know your stuff!
Compromise with Kiyoe-neesan?
You must be joking.
At this rate, there's a high probability Kiyoe-san's Will is the one that'll be adopted.
It's your business to deal with that somehow, isn't it!?
Ah, I'm sorry.
If I lost in court, would my share be zero?
If we take measures against any reduction in the heir's distributive shares...
...I can guarantee you a certain fixed share.
But an insignificant one, right?
Your top priority should be to ally yourself to Kiyoe-san and eliminate Taihei-san.
If you can eliminate Taihei-san...
...then Kiyoe-san is an amateur when it comes to management.
You could then grasp the helm of Tokumatsu Soy Sauce as a matter of course.
You may be reluctant, but this is the only realistic path.
If you don't hurry, Taihei-san and his lawyer will be getting in our way.
"Compromise Letter"
From the time I was a child, whenever Nii-san and I would fight...
...it was always Nee-san who would dissuade us through mediation.
Nee-san, I wouldn't mind if we worked together with you as the face of Tokumatsu Soy Sauce...
...while I worked behind the scenes.
Could we do that together?
I think Father would be happy with that.
What do you think, Tanoshita?
The problem is in the allocation of the shares.
The allocation of shares for Kiyoe-san is very favorable.
Yes, that's true.
At first glance.
At this proportion...
...when Kisuke-san's shares are combined together with those possessed by outside shareholders...
...truth is, he could easily have Kiyoe-ojyousama excluded from Tokumatsu Soy Sauce.
In other words, this is a fraud.
It's just as Miki-sensei said, isn't it?
Miki-sensei?
How is it going, Kiyoe-san?
Sensei, it was just as you advised.
Wasn't it?
Because this Komikado-sensei is famous for his fraud schemes.
The joint-management plan we proposed is far and away more honest, isn't it?
- Yes. - That's how it goes, Kisuke.
Don't think badly of us, okay?
Well then, the day after tomorrow. We'll meet you in court.
Look forward to that.
It's been like this from long ago.
Nee-san would pretend to be neutral...
...but behind my back she would always be Nii-san's accomplice.
Always... I was the one left out in the cold!
Because I'm... his lover's child!
Eh?
I'm the child my Father made a geisha bear him!
That's why those two would definitely never want me to succeed to the business!
Because I'm a geisha's child!
Ah! A geisha's...!
- This is the Heisei era, isn't it? - Yes.
I'm growing nauseous of these past-era human relationships.
"Ah!"
"Rock, Paper, Scissors!"
"Cheater!" "It'll now be An-chan and Nee-chan."
"It's me!"
"Give it back!"
"It's mine!"
Those siblings are strange, aren't they?
Back when they were little, I'm sure they played well together along these rice field paths.
Human beings are creatures who will quarrel, no matter what their relationships are.
- Even you, right? - Me?!
Your cousin, Chiharu.
You say you're practically as close as sisters, but you don't seem compatible, do you?
Huh?
For example, you studied hard and became a lawyer...
...while she hardly studied and got a job at a soy sauce factory in the country...
...so in your heart of hearts, you look down on her.
How is that? How is it that you can only take a perverse view of things?
Chiharu and I really do get along well.
I think you're just not conscious of it.
Still, why is it that Kahei-san would leave 3 Wills like that?
There is that, isn't there?
Like Tanoshita-san said, did he just have a change of heart each time?
We can't ask the dead.
Perhaps there is some underlying meaning...
...behind what Kahei-san did?
Underlying meaning?
Such as the anecdote of Mori Motonari's 3 arrows. (1497-1571)
3 arrows? What's that about?
- Eh? - You don't know that famous story?
That's common knowledge for any silly person who's studied.
Break this.
There.
You can break one, but now three...
Ah!
(Mori gave his 3 sons 1 arrow each to break and easily did; but they couldn't break 3 arrows at once.)
(The underlying meaning was if they stuck together, they couldn't be broken, either)
Ah!
You've got some strength!
- The master of the house's underlying meaning? - Yeah.
We think he must have had some intention in leaving those 3 Wills behind.
Would you happen to know what it is?
Maybe he was lonely.
It may have been because he had gotten old...
...but he always wanted someone by his side.
I would read out loud to him every evening.
At one trifling scene, he would cry right away.
It was when I would say, "when they die, everyone is alone."
I wonder if in order to make them truly gentle children...
...maybe he wanted to hand that down to each of them.
- I see. - I see!
- What is it? - I just had an insight!
If a Will was written in a state of lowered mental capacity, it can be invalidated.
In other words, Tokumatsu Kahei had dementia!
Dementia?! Please wait a moment.
Taihei and Kiyoe knew that and were inspired to have the inheritance left to themselves.
The master of the house was not really in dementia, though.
Can you declare he was "not"? You're not a doctor.
From when was Kahei-san in that condition?
- He was clear... - From last year will do.
That way only Kisuke's Will written 3 years ago would be valid.
You'll testify to that in court.
Would I be testifying that the master of the house had dementia?
Since you were the one most closely assisting him, your testimony would be huge.
Chiharu. If you don't think so, you don't have to testify to that.
Stop being irresponsible, you asadora heroine!
Mayuzumi. You go collect tales of Kahei's senility!
I can't do that. It would be an act of lashing out against the dead.
It's in order to win.
If Kahei-san is diminished like that, is there any meaning to winning?
Why would he be diminished if he had dementia? That way of thinking is prejudiced!
I... will testify to that.
Chiharu?
It's in order to protect Tokumatsu Soy Sauce.
As she says. We render services in the interests of our clients!
We'll change the point at issue during the trial!
- You have a guest. - Well, this is a wonderful place, Sensei!
I even saw a monkey along the way here.
I need this right away; there's no time.
Here's a list of all of Tokumatsu Kahei's closest friends.
And, what you want me to do is scout how many people will testify that Kahei-san had dementia, right?
That's right. Please hurry.
What is it?
Ah, well...
I thought I could have Hattori-san cook one of his homemade meals like usual.
Right now he's learning how soy sauce is made.
No way!
Sensei. Would you like a midnight snack?
- I'd be grateful! - No, no. I've already had my fill of bracken.
Well then, how about the first-class Tokumatsu secret family dish?
First class dish?! By all means, please do!
Freshly cooked white rice with Tokumatsu soy sauce poured over it.
Our deluxe Tokumatsu soy sauce over rice.
There is no better luxury than this.
Now, eat!
- Itadakimasu! - Itadakimasu!
Great!
Yeah! Delicious!
The flavor of our soy sauce is different from anywhere else, isn't it?
Right?
Kisuke-san's had all sorts of troubles.
His wife has left him.
Why was it that they divorced?
Because his wife had been raised in the city.
At first she enjoyed living in the country though.
Well, various things happened.
Ah still, you have an aptitude for this, don't you?
This is just one of my trifling good points.
Hot, hot! Ah, cold! Heavy, heavy!
Sensei! Sensei.
Hey, are you going to sleep forever? The trial is today.
It's not even 6am yet.
Because it takes 3 and a half hours from here to the District courthouse.
I really HATE the countryside!
"Courthouse"
"Tokumatsu Soy Sauce"
- Yes, we've arrived. - I made onigiri.
Hey you. These are Kanitou Village onigiri.
What are you so freaked out over?
Miki-sensei is here in support. It'd be impossible not to be nervous.
You don't know. Our most formidable enemy isn't Miki.
- Eh? - It's the one fighting on his own turf.
What do you mean?
How's your lower back?
Ah, it was great that you introduced me to that acupuncturist, Kyusaku-san.
He's unsociable, but he is skilled.
Well then, we're about to begin.
That's what I mean.
From about 2 years ago, my Father's forgetfulness became so exceedingly terrible...
...that he wasn't able to distinguish between my brother and I any longer...
...and he was often emotionally unstable.
In other words, you think Kahei-san had dementia, don't you?
Yes.
I think that all the people who were close to my father felt so in their hearts.
But I didn't want to think so.
Why was that?
My father was the symbol of Tokumatsu Soy Sauce and an honored member of Kanitou Village.
I couldn't even suggest that my father might be senile.
While he was forgetful, I think he was fit for his age.
Father was level-headed until the very end.
There was no dementia?
I know what my father's condition was.
Since I had been devoted to my father's care.
I want to hear my own daughter tell me that as well.
That is all.
Yes, go ahead.
Kiyoe-san. Just how frequently were you nursing Kahei-san? Every day?
Every day, well...
Once a week?
Once or twice a month.
Once a month? Is that a reason you can represent yourself as being "devoted"?
I really don't understand that. That is all.
Of course as you reach advanced old age, you tend to forget a great many things.
However, I don't believe that would be enough to have it described as dementia.
Is that the opinion of the family doctor who has examined Kahei-san for these many years?
Assessing a disease such as dementia is very difficult.
Especially as you become older, those around you tend to think that's what you may have.
In other words, even if you were, for example, a family doctor...
...if you didn't have professional knowledge in it...
...you are saying it would be difficult to make a correct determination, right?
Yes.
Well then, please give us your thoughts as a specialist.
Since I didn't examine him firsthand, I can't say anything...
...but from the patient's case records, I feel there would be no objection in thinking he had dementia.
- That is all. - I have just one more point to address.
Sensei. It was said the patient's son was proud of his father and didn't want to admit to his dementia.
Please give us your opinion on this point.
That may be the most unfortunate thing for a patient.
When those around them accept the reality of it and treatment is advanced proactively...
...huge improvements can be expected.
Dementia is a disease that can happen to anyone, so there's no need to be embarrassed by it, right?
That is correct.
It can happen to anyone as they age. Tomorrow it could be us, right Presiding Judge?
What we should do now more than anything is to make clear...
...what was true about Kahei-san without averting our eyes from the reality.
Wouldn't that protect Kahei-san's honor in the truest sense?
That is all.
Oi! Do you understand what's happening?
- Yes. - What are you doing?
Sensei. Thank you very much.
I feel we are nearly there.
We may be able to decide this match at once with Chiharu's testimony in the next round.
If you would please.
- Is something the matter? - Miki was far too quiet.
Ah, now that you mention it, Sawaji-san isn't around, is she?
Excuse me.
- Did you happened to see Chiharu-san? - No, I haven't seen her.
Thank you very much.
Excuse me. Have you seen Chiharu-san?
Nope, haven't seen her.
It's okay; just trust in us. Okay?
Making a play for a woman, you bisexual Nee-san?
If you want to continue it sometime, I'll accept your challenge.
I've stopped.
What did she tell you? What's this?
"Planned merger of Tokumatsu Soy Sauce with Sayo Foods"?
It looks like a secret document between...
...the President of Sayo Foods and Kisuke-san to sell Tokumatsu Soy Sauce, doesn't it?
That's ridiculous.
How dare they, well, make up such a thing.
Then, that's a lie?
That's obvious, isn't it?
Tokumatsu Soy Sauce is my life.
Even if they offered me tens of billions of yen, I wouldn't sell it to anyone.
That's right, isn't it?
That the opponent's attorney would try to use you like this is despicable.
However, you must not be misled.
You must testify with confidence tomorrow. When you do that, our victory is assured.
"Managing Director, Misawa Yoichi" Yes! I'm sorry!
"Managing Director, Tokumatsu Kisuke" Kisuke-san.
Please tell the truth.
I don't think this document was forged.
What are you saying? It's a fake.
Even the amounts of money are discussed in detail.
It's just a frame-up.
After a period of absorption, Kisuke would become Managing Director...
Mayuzumi.
When I ask the other party's President, I'll find out!
Are you going to sell it?
Young master.
It's true I held several discussions with them.
Under the right conditions, it might not have been bad for the workers, either.
According to this secret agreement...
...Tokumatsu Soy Sauce would be relocated away from Kanitou Village.
Don't you think that would be against Kahei-san's dying wishes?
You can't be that naive when it comes to management.
In other words, for the sake of this plan, it could be said you HAVE to inherit it, no matter what?
I heard that the country life didn't agree with your wife...
...so she divorced you.
So if you became a Managing Director with Sayo Foods...
...your duties would be in Tokyo, wouldn't they?
So you would sell this place as part of the price of getting your wife back?
Tokumatsu Soy Sauce... Would you have it abandon Kanitou Village?
What's wrong with that?
For the sake of triumphing over Nii-san and Nee-san, I've worked myself desperately!
But to be honest, I don't know!
Soy sauce from somewhere else and our soy sauce; what on earth is the difference?
When it comes to fried eggs, I'm in the Worcestershire sauce camp!
But now you plan to carefully protect Tokumatsu Soy Sauce in this region, don't you?
Ah, of course.
Ah, I turned down this discussion.
I won't be selling it to anyone. Believe me.
Chiharu-chan? Hey, wait Chiharu-chan!
You persuade her, too.
Because I'll change it from pickling you upside-down in soy sauce to manure instead.
I think Kisuke-san will sell it.
Your foolishness has deep roots.
Your job is to make Kisuke win.
What he does with Tokumatsu Soy Sauce after that is none of your concern. Get going.
Then, the next witness. Mayuzumi Chiharu-san, come forward.
I'm Mayuzumi Chiharu. I'm an employee at Tokumatsu Soy Sauce.
What sorts of duties do you have at Tokumatsu Soy Sauce?
I'm a clerical worker. And the Master of the house's...
Let's see, I was looking after the personal appearance of Kahei-san.
Concerning Kahei-san's condition.
I think you would know about that in detail, wouldn't you?
Yes.
I will come straight to the point and ask you this.
From what you saw, do you think Kahei-san had dementia?
Chiharu-chan.
It's best to think carefully and then speak.
We're the ones doing the questioning right now.
You wouldn't want to pour dirt on Kahei-san, now would you?
Presiding Judge!
- Now, now. - It's not "now, now," is it!
Chiharu-chan. This all hangs on your testimony.
Do you know what your situation is?
Don't just let them talk on their own like that anymore!
Tokyo lawyers are so stuffy, huh?
This is crap-country after all.
Plaintiff attorney. Please watch your language.
It's okay. Just speak frankly how you feel.
The Master of the house...
I don't think he had dementia.
That is all.
Go ahead and pickle me upside-down.
Mayuzumi-sensei. Thank you for your hard work!
"Main clause. Plaintiff’s charge is rejected."
"The Plaintiff’s claim that Tokumatsu Kahei suffered from dementia..."
"...and lacked mental capacity as a result..."
"...I have to say that the Plaintiff’s claim had a poor foundation..."
"...and is, frankly, absurd."
"Tokumatsu Soy Sauce"
It wasn't long, but I was under your care.
Couldn't you stay here?
If you were here...
...I think we could make some incredibly good soy sauce.
Because I...
...I am just a mere clerk.
I see.
I am very sorry.
It truly was due to our Mayuzumi's great insufficiency.
It couldn't be helped.
Well then, let's GO HOME!
Ah, this really is a good place!
- I regret having to leave it! Don't want to go back! - I'm really very sorry!
I regret having to leave it! Don't want to go back! I regret having to leave it! Don't want to go back!
I was under your care for 6 years.
Chiharu?
She turned in her letter of resignation earlier.
I betrayed the young master.
I can't stay here any longer.
Um... You aren't under any obligation to answer this request...
I would like to take the book I would read to him each night.
Of course, feel free to take it.
Thank you very much.
"Will Heisei 24, May 21st Tokumatsu Kahei"
"Will"
"I bequeath all of my property to Chiharu."
"Heisei 24 (2012), May 21st Tokumatsu Kahei"
No, no, no! This must be some sort of mistake!
- That's right. - It's some prank, right?
A prank, right?
No, it has the effect of a Will.
This child has nothing to do with the family.
She's just a mere employee.
There are no laws saying that mere employees can't receive bequests.
It's no good if it's a thing written in a book like this, is it? Right, Sensei!
There are no regulations on what form the Will is in.
It must receive certification by the Domestic Relations Court.
It has a valid date later than the one addressed to Kiyoe-san...
...and, in addition, this Will has validity by being in his own handwriting.
This thing is just foolishness!
This is dated the day before he passed away. In other words, this is his final Will.
It takes priority over mine? You've got to be joking!
Say something, Tanoshita!
Well, this stumps me.
He was senile. Dad was senile!
This is invalid!
Kahei-san has been judicially certified as not having dementia.
For... for me to inherit Tokumatsu Soy Sauce would be... impossible.
As soon as it's been transferred over to you, you'll be free to abandon it and give it to someone else.
Since long ago, I always felt you were a bright one.
That dress looks so good on you, Chiharu-chan.
Chiharu-chan. How much in salary do you get right now?
It's about time she got a bonus, isn't it? A bonus, right?
Ide-kun. Deal with the rest.
Yes...
Ah, that was a good rest. Sawaji-kun. How about one more dip in the onsen before we return?
I'll wash your back.
After all, this time was just in play.
It was good for you to stretch your wings too, huh?
You might not get a chance to do so ever again, after all.
Well then.
"Ah!"
"A monkey took it."
"Nothing we can do about it. Don't cry."
"I'll give you some of my side dishes."
- "Really?" - "Just a little though."
Yeah! I can finally return to my life of culture!
- Good morning. - Good morning.
What happened with Tokumatsu Soy Sauce after that?
Chiharu is going to take it over.
It's said the 3 siblings will only receive distributive shares as their inheritance.
I see. Um, will Chiharu-san be managing it?
"Tokumatsu Soy Sauce and I." No. She will entrust management to one of the three siblings.
It's said she's carefully testing them.
You have quite the formidable cousin, don't you?
I couldn't feel any enthusiasm from them.
Let's start over one more time.
Thinking back on it, from long ago Chiharu will do what's necessary...
...and take the time to finally find the best one...
She might be a prisoner of her conscience, right?
A prisoner of her conscience?
She knew of Kahei's condition and tried to take advantage of Kahei's heart...
...just like the 3 siblings had and got a Will made for herself.
That couldn't be...
- But, was my diagnosis wrong? - Huh?
The fact is that you and Chiharu don't get along well.
However, it was in the details of my expectations that were reversed.
Whether you only studied or didn't study isn't the reason why you look down on her.
The point about studying was wrong because the point is that...
...you envy her for being clever enough to have gotten into a good position...
...without ever having needed to study.
I had no such intention...
- Ah. - What is it?
I remembered.
The book essay contest where I did her lecture and Chiharu won the Gold. I went out for that, too.
I won the Silver Prize.
You finally seem aware of it!
- Komikado-sensei. - Huh?
Is something the matter? You don't seem to have a good appetite.
No, no... It's just... right?
I thought that might be it.
Kanitou bracken boiled in soy and Tokumetsu soy sauce.
Go ahead.
Mayuzumi-sensei, please have some as well.
- Itadakimasu! - Yes.
It's awful!
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