Wait! I'm getting on!
I've made it!
- Won't you come over? - Huh?
- Mum's not home. - You sure?
- Oh, an eyelash! - Huh?
- Thank you. - You are welcome.
- Ah, you OK? - Yeah, thanks.
Are you alright?
Ouch!
So nice for them~
When will I bump into someone?
You just did!
Ah!
Good morning, Mr.Shimasaki!
Morning, Hanasaki.
Isn't that yours?
Ah, thank you.
You sure are carefree, huh?
- Huh?
Oh, I'm sorry. I'll be off now.
What a spirit!
Wait! Let me in!
Morning!
Mr.Shindo, Mr.Kodama.
Morning.
She is from~
It's Hanasaki.
Ah from assisting?
Aren't you active over there!
I'm still just learning.
Thank you for taking up such an unpopular post for our bank.
No, don't mention it.
I just want to do my best.
It must be hard for young ones to take to the peculiar bank customs.
No, well,
...the rigid "this is what banks are" thinking is rather old-fashioned I think.
Sorry about that.
- Do your best. - Yes, will do.
Morning!
Right on time!
Shame we don't have much to do though.
No visits today either?
To not have anywhere to go,
- ...is good news. - Huh?
Means there are no problems in any branch.
I see. But we are not the police though.
Unlike my previous posts, I have time to enjoy a coffee.
I think it's great.
I can't just sit about and do nothing.
That's why I thought a bank cashier job would fit me.
You are still young!
You don't seem to be a grandpa yet either.
Hey, I never said I was!
Hello! Assisting Department.
No, we aren't. Bye then.
What's that?
- Wrong number. - I see.
Too quiet.
- Shall we sing? - No, thanks.
"Banks are rigid and old-fashioned" huh?
She doesn't know a thing.
Because they have resolved a case or two,
...she seems to have forgotten where she stands.
Well then you go and tell her.
Pardon?
From now on, they are only to deal with small problems.
They are a tiny existence inside the organisation.
See to it.
Yes, sir!
I've organised all the data,
...I've shredded all the waste,
...and did the spring cleaning.
Nothing left for tomorrow.
What's up, dad?
- I don't feel great. - Oh, how come?
Somehow, I feel worn out.
- The pots burn, the rice-wine runs out and my knives don't cut. - Nothing to do with your health.
What medicine is that?
Supplements.
- You bought so many? - Buy two and get one free.
"Araiso No Ko"*? does it work? *(Child of the stormy shore)
Yeah, seaweed extract should be good for your body,
- ..so it keeps you well. - You can't tell at all.
Our customers say it's good so it must be!
You always fall for these health myths.
You just buy it on a whim and that's all.
- No, it isn't. - Yes, it is.
The health sandals, the knee supporter, the balance ball and the step, all covered in dust.
All these health devices are just to hang clothes on!
- I'll use it one day! - Will you?
- One, two~ - You won't last long...
I see.
Just leave it all up to me.
Thank you.
Kayabacho, Aoyama,
...after the disposal of the managers in those branches, our vice-president is fairly pissed off.
[ Kamata Branch Manager, Suga ] We have loads of work to do, so she won't last a day.
I look forward to it.
I'll send her back labelled as an incompetent employee.
Sounds great.
If this goes well,
Of course, your next appointment will be the one you desire,
...proposed by the vice-president himself.
Excellent.
How long has this been unused?
Hanasaki speaking.
The chief has just called,
Next week they want you to go to Kamata for two days.
- Assistance, right? - No, aid.
Aid?
Temporary staff.
- Huh? You mean a cashier?
Even though this shouldn't be part of our job.
It's alright, got it!
Bye for now!
What a reaction.
Yay!
I can be a cashier again!
Win!
Geez,
...since it's not part of our general duties, the chief should have just refused it.
But this was a special request, no?
They might have high hopes for us.
High hopes for what?
Hmm, let's see.. What's the manager like there?
An elite from head office. He went to manage the Kamata branch a year ago.
After taking position, the branch's achievements decreased,
...and he became very strict with the staff straight away.
Gradually, this attitude has become even stronger.
- Is that so? - Yes.
By the way, he is in the "Shindo-gang".
- Again? - Again.
[ Kamata Branch ]
Hanasaki!
- Don't let your switch turn this time! - I know! I'll swallow it.
I'm asking nicely.
- Got it. - And the smile?
That's not it, do it more warmly.
Then show it to me.
If I must~
Can I take a photo of that?
So you are the Assisting Department.
Yes, nice to meet you.
I'll do my utmost best.
Utmost best?
Yes.
That's what negligent women say.
No, by no means~
I understand you requested us here yourself.
I didn't request you by name.
A cashier quit unexpectedly whilst the section chief is at induction.
I asked for "someone who has nothing to do".
We are extremely busy here, so prepare yourself.
This will be a tough job for the carefree you.
There is no one to take over even if you cry.
- As always, I'll do my best. - Watch your switch!
Who would cry!
Right!
At this rate we will never reach the budget we want.
Again, the "F" block is the least reliable.
Why isn't there anyone to live up to the expectation??
Remember this.
We don't need incompetent people in this branch!
Loan Department,
I have brought new customers in with large sums.
But what are you doing?
Don't show your face until you find new borrowers!
Yes, sir!
Sales,
You need not worry about plus income.
Just do not go into minus!
Make sure you don't make a mistake!
- Yes! - Can't hear you!
- Yes!!
Also, for two days,
...we are having staff aid from the Assisting department.
Normally, they provide guidance to branches.
I'm sure they will be extremely helpful.
Ms.Hanasaki will join in as a cashier.
Yes.
Mr.Souma will be helping customers in the lobby.
- Huh?
Nice to meet you.
And you.
I'm getting excited!
Why me too?
- Nice to work with you. - And you.
Let the battle begin.
Battle?
Good morning!
I'll be distributing the numbers so please queue up here.
I'm sorry but I'll be handing the numbers out.
Welcome to our branch.
Welcome! Good morning!
- Crazy! - Numbers are...
...taken from here.
Good morning!
Hold onto this number whilst you are waiting please.
I was wondering what kind of people would come.
A cheeky, young female clerk and a zoned out man.
Indeed!
Make them work. Show no mercy.
Understood!
I'm sure this will be hard on them.
A lot of our customers are tough to deal with.
How long are you making me wait?
Just how long do you think it's been?
I'm terribly sorry.
I'm just completing the previous customer's paperworks.
- Please wait a little longer. - Like I can!
What's wrong with this cashier?
Aren't you just slow at this?
I'm sorry. I'll hurry up.
Huh?
Please wait.
...geez, can't be helped.
Thank you.
Sorry to have made you wait Ms.Arakawa.
Please confirm this.
Ah, my legs are swollen.
- Right, right. - Ah. Mr Kaneda!
- Let me help! - Thanks.
Thanks so much!
Looks like every day is hard here.
Dealing with customers and other tasks.
I'm forcing my body to cope somehow.
That's impressive.
Our cashiers are excellent.
But Ms.Hanasaki's skills are admirable.
If there are good customers, there must be bad ones too.
She said this before -
"No customers should be distinguished".
Her attitude is the same to everyone.
To her boss, even.
I'll keep that in mind!
Don't say this to her, though.
She tends to get elated.
Why are you lazing off?
Even if you are only a part-timer, this branch doesn't need lazy staff.
I'm sorry.
It's not lunch-break yet.
Silly me!
Thanks for waiting.
Enjoy your grandson's birthday party!
- Thanks! - Take care.
Thank you.
Number 212 to cashier ~
Bank deposit and tax papers.
[ Deposit ]
Good morning!
Thanks for waiting.
Come again please.
She really is more suitable for this job.
- How is the girl doing? - In all honesty,
Ah!
Good morning, Mr.Takeuchi!
Manager, hello!
What brings you here today?
Cash deposit and small bits.
I'll take care of it.
Please sit down and wait a little.
Thanks.
You, process this first.
I'll do things in order.
I just told you to do this first.
Mr.Takeuchi is a special customer.
Then you should take care of it in the back.
Other customers are dealt with in order here.
I told you to hurry up and do it.
Don't worry manager.
I'll wait my turn.
- I'm sorry. - Not at all.
- Sorry. - Don't mention it.
- Wait with this number please. - Yes, thank you.
Fast!
- Till report! - Fast!
- Till report. - Thanks.
Till report.
The day is over.
- Good work!
It's over!
105 customers, busy day!
96 for me.
Sorry, only 84 here.
Huh? 143 for Hanasaki?
I was so happy to be a cashier again,
...it filled me with energy.
Awesome!
You didn't do well enough!
No, I...
...sent all the troublesome customers to her,
...normally it would hold her back,
...but she is faster and more caring than our cashiers.
- Don't praise her! - I'm sorry.
Come up with something!
If we don't crush her,
...I won't be able to face Mr.Shindo!
Make things harder tomorrow!
Yes, sir!
This bar is far from the bank, so we don't have to bump into colleagues or customers!
Cheers!
We can complain and gossip as much as we like!
Indeed!
Your place is more stressful,
- ...than any other. - Right?
When the manager is about the atmosphere changes~
That's right!
Owing to the bad performance, things are always tense.
Which makes the workplace soul destroying.
One error and you are watched.
But wouldn't the pressure make you make mistakes?
Yes, it does!
Let's drink up and chill out today!
Cheers!
- Thanks for today! - No problem.
Yummy!
It's good that I brought you.
No, it's great!
I've wanted to try this place in Kamata. Look, I've marked it too.
I see!
Sashimi looks great as well~
So is the potato salad, but I wouldn't want to miss the meat and tofu dish either.
You were so cool today!
Ah, about Mr.Takeuchi?
The manager's face was gold!
Totally speechless.
Speaking of which,
-...is he a regular customer? - Yeah.
President of an IT company in Hinagawa.
He started coming after he moved closer to our branch.
So why is he treated so special?
The manager is keen, because he is about to transfer the company nearer to our branch.
"Make our bank his main one" he says.
That company makes roughly 2 billion Yen each year.
I get it now.
So you have decided on the transfer.
Yes, my staff is very kind to follow too.
And about our previous discussion?
Ah, regarding my main bank?
Yes.
I've been with Hakusui Bank for long,
...but they don't have a branch in Kamata.
I think I'll have to rely on you there.
- Really? - yes.
Thank you very much!
Also, the wages paid to my staff,
...would be all taken care of at the same time.
So I'm thinking of opening an account,
...for all 40 employees.
Thank you!
But, I'm in a bit of a rush.
We'll process it urgently.
Get the documents out.
This is the application form.
Then we'll only need confirmation from all employees.
But if you are in a hurry, you can submit those later.
For now, just take the application form,
...and submit the autohorisation.
Then we'll take care of everything in one go.
Are you sure?
You are a special customer after all.
Well, then I shall do that.
- Thanks for your help. - No, thank you.
Truth is, I would like to tell you something.
What is it?
We have many problematic customers on a daily basis.
But today, all of them were assigned to Ms.Hanasaki.
[Number 314 to cashier 1]
I'm sorry but please go to that cashier.
So it was like that~
I did notice that Hanasaki was the only one to deal with anger.
Is Mr.Shindo someone important?
Yeah~
Vice president in the Planning Department. Why?
I heard our manager talk to Kadowaki today.
Saying "I won't be able to face Mr.Shindo like this".
Could it be that he is behind this?
- Huh?
But your manager is way too harsh.
"Our branch needs no incompetent staff" and-
"I don't expect you to add to our achievements" -
.. what horrible things to say!
- He's always like that. - I see.
I wish he got transferred already~
I've had enough of him.
At least we don't have to worry about the career ladder.
Must be tough for the men.
- Right? - Yeah.
It's tough every day.
What?
Minami's boyfriend is in the loan department.
And he is handsome!
I'm so jealous!
At least it's not all bad for everyone.
- Show us a photo! - He was at the morning assembly.
So he wants to put us through trouble to earn good points from Shindo.
I'm pretty sure that's the reason for him making you do odd jobs all day.
Indeed, that manager is only on about numbers and performance.
You two should be careful.
Thanks.
- WHAT?! - Don't shout you idiot!
Sorry. So you mean we were called here to be bullied?
Putting us through hell after having removed two members of the "Shindo-gang".
It must delight him.
- But that's so childish~ - Too loud!
I'm sorry.
They picked the fight, now I'm serious!
Calm down. Our job will be done after coping with this day.
[ deep breath ] - Well done.
I shall make the most of today!
Am I doing paperwork today?
We have an awful lot of various tasks.
Just do these for now.
Am I to do all this alone?
Yes, is there a problem?
No.
Of course, you shall assist the cashiers too.
Got it.
For real?
Boss~
Another crappy task for me.
Get on or we won't be able to leave.
OK.
Right.
- Here you go. - Thanks.
Hanasaki!
Yes?
- Hanasaki! - Yes?
Append these too.
Alright.
Finally, it's over.
Next, transaction documents.
Finish it today.
Got it.
Hello? Ah, One moment please.
Hanasaki, go to the ATM.
Huh? Me?
Can you not tell that everyone else is busy?
Alright.
- Sir? - I'm sorry.
Mr.Takeuchi?
Ah, we met yesterday.
What's the matter?
My bankbook is stuck.
My cash card and money came out though.
I'll check on it straight away, please wait in the lobby inside.
Thanks.
[ Arai Sonoko ] Hm?
[ Arai Sonoko ]
Thanks for waiting.
Is this the bankbook you are after?
Thanks. It's my wife's maiden name.
I see.
- Mr.Takeuchi! - Manager, hello.
Good to see you. Much obliged for yesterday.
Don't mention it. I'll cut to the chase,
...but I brought the application forms with me.
I see.
For 42 people.
I shall take care of it.
We will process them as soon as possible.
Thank you,
I'll be off then.
You weren't rude to him, were you?
Of course not.
That cheeky girl is not showing much change.
I did give her a crazy amount of work to do~
What is this then?!
I don't care what way you do it,
...but we must wipe that smile off her face.
- Here you go. - Thanks.
Will I finish this today?
This loan was just requested from us.
- Do it quick! - Yes.
The day is almost over, so get on with it!
Yes.
It should be natural to write the account number.
Geez~
What have you done?
I'm sorry.
The loan was requested by stock company, Akashi Building.
The one you processed it to is Akashi Building Pc.
They are different companies.
There was no account number on the loan request slip,
...so searched the database,
...but I didn't realise there were two companies with the same name,
What?
Are you telling me it's the slip's fault?
No.
Luckily, Kadowaki realised,
...and stopped it from being processed,
...so it didn't end in a terrible mess.
Any idea what could have happened otherwise?
How ridiculous.
Even rookies can make sure they send the money to the right place, right?
Yes.
You almost embarrassed our branch in only two days of working here.
I'm sorry.
Not just to me, but apologise to everyone.
I'm really sorry to have made a mistake.
Listen,
...everyone must make sure not to make such an embarrassing mistake ever!
We don't need incompetent staff in this branch after all.
As promised, I have made a negative impact on her.
Much appreciated.
I'm sure Mr.Shindo will be delighted too.
I'm sorry.
This has just made things worse for you too.
No, that had to be a trap.
- Trap? - In this branch,
...everyone knows about two companies sharing the same name.
- Huh? - It's easy to mix up,
...so the chief always writes the account number down.
- So~ - He did it on purpose.
- So that you mess it up. - Since he stopped it on time,
...it's no harm to them.
The chief couldn't come up with this alone, so it had to be the manager's suggestion.
He has successfully framed me.
That's why he was so elated!
That jerk manager.
Hmm, delicious.
Are you listening to me?
Just leave it, it's over.
You are right.
But I feel sorry for the staff there.
They have to work for that manager.
Well, it must be his fault that the results are dropping there.
Yes, being treated like that every day won't be motivating.
Is he really elite?
Whether he is able or not,
...and whether he is suitable to be a superior,
...are two different things.
I see. In short,
- ..he is a failure as a manager. - That's not what I said.
I wish there was something to do~
If you must patronise everyone we see at branches,
...your job from now on will be difficult.
Yeah.
What? Is that true?
- It is. - Ahh, damn.
- What's up dad? -Mai, listen!
This supplement is a fraud.
- Huh? - Fraud?
There are lots of complaints and it's been the talk online too. I've been conned!
- Ah~ - How mean!
Someone looked into the ingredients and it's like candy with no effect whatsoever!
They have disappeared too.
Take the money and leg it~
Leg it?
Can I have a look at it?
Here.
"Araiso No Ko".
The transfers are sent to our bank in Asagaya.
Indeed, so does this mean that one of our accounts,
... is used for a criminal offense? - Only if it is a fraud.
- Then yes. - So Mai,
...your bank can tell who the culprit is?
Report them to the police!
- That's not possible. - Huh? Why?
Most accounts used for such crimes are fictitious.
- Fictitious? - Using someone else's name,
...or making up a name,
...an account that tricks the bank itself.
The bank can't tell who actually uses the account.
- It's a problem. - So it's like,
...a fraud account? Right?
- I've heard about them before. - That's right.
Banks cannot just stop transfers,
-..so it's not easy to deal with. - How frustrating!
To know they are a fraud,but not being able to catch them.
- Ah! Ah! - What's with you all of a sudden?
We might be able to catch this one!
- Huh?
I thought so!
What is it?
Have a look at this.
The registered name for this account,
...is not "ARAISO NO KO",
...but "ARAI SONOKO".
Ah!
The criminal owning this fictitious account,
...used this name for health goods,
...so that they could use it for swindling?
They are written the same in katakana.
Banks write names in katakana, so they exploited that.
I see~
It reads the same so even if it's a person's name,
...it sounds like the company's name. So people fell for it.
Like my dad did.
I must admit it's clever...
Didn't you say we could catch them?
Who is it?
Mr.Takeuchi.
Takeuchi?
- Huh? The customer in Kamata? - Yes.
I saw it yesterday.
That he had this account's bankbook.
"It's my wife's".
He said it belonged to his wife, but the different name kept bugging me.
Is this for real?
This makes him a swindler.
Yes, he is.
Hey, this is bad!
Yesterday they have started processing 42 new accounts for Takeuchi's staff.
- Huh? - It was authorised,
...as the manager was pushing it to happen, even though there were no personal confirmations.
If those are all fictitious accounts for swindling~
That's bad!
Let's go see Takeuchi!
Should be after that corner!
- Huh?
We prepared the 42 bankbooks for you.
Thank you.
Hold onto that!
Why are you here?
- You mustn't hand these out! - What are you doing?!
Barging in suddenly, this goes beyond rude!
- Give it back! - I apologise Mr.Takeuchi.
Mr.Takeuchi, where is your company?
Pardon?
I went to see it.
I only found a tiny playground there.
What's with this nonsense?
It's not nonsense.
Mr.Takeuchi, you are swindler right?
There is no company to transfer.
You approached the manager to obtain fictitious accounts for swindling.
Your name, Takeuchi Katsumi, is likely to be fictitious too.
What's your real name?
What a shock!
To think he was a swindler!
What will happen to our branch?
Let's go.
OK.
The manager and I are going to the police station.
You all have nothing to worry about.
We are the victims here.
Let's go manager.
Manager?
What's this outcome?
It's all your fault!
If you had been performing better we wouldn't have been tricked!
Hurting my career like this!
I'm sorry.
Stop right there!
It was you who was deceived, right?
What?
It's wrong of you to make that your staff's fault!
Watch how you speak to me!
How much do you think incompetent staff make me suffer?
I'm sorry to disagree,
...but your staff here is not incompetent.
If you keep bashing them every day like this,
...don't you think they'll lose their motivation?
The performance is bad because the atmosphere is bad already.
What did you say?
- Shut up! - No!
Your head is full off your career,
...you won't let your staff to say anything,
...it's all wrong from a manager!
You always say this branch doesn't need incompetent people.
In that case,
...you are the one who is not needed in this branch.
Sorry I have made a scene.
- Huh?
Ah, no ~
No need to applause~
My heart is beating fast~
You were so cool!
He got arrested!
His face screams of evil.
Will I catch my bus?
Dad, for you.
- I'm off! - Bye, bye!
[ Lively and well! Fresh, healthy physical exercises. ]
Mai~
Manager Suga will surely be heading to the countryside now.
I guess.
Banks are cruel.
That's right, I have had to deal with many conflicts between my superiors and underling.
- But I've made it here. - Ah!
- Huh? - Ah?!
I have a training to attend today!
- Shoot, I might not make it. - Pull yourself together!
They'll think I am a bad boss.
- I'm sorry. - That's right, Hanasaki,
...being on time says a lot about not just a banker,
-...but about a person themselves~ - Sorry I gotta shoot!
Doesn't listen, does she~
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry I didn't think it would end like this!
It's fine.
Thanks to them the fictitious accounts weren't opened so our bank wasn't shamed.
But Kodama,
Yes?
I,
...hate words that have the character "lose" in them.
Like "fault".
"Loss".
"Failure"!
Eel sounds too good too~
What now?
The training is tomorrow.
- Silly. - Sorry.