Japanese Air Force 001 is heading back to Haneda due to
- a medical emergency. - What are you doing to do?
You idiot! The Minister's in critical condition.
Just bring him down on priority! I can't let it
- approach the runway. - Kondo's decision is prudent.
- What's gonna happen to the Minister? - The air traffic controller
delayed the landing of the aircraft...
I'm taking you off air traffic control duties.
Society doesn't understand.
If I take the responsibility, things should settle down a bit.
- How's the Minister? - He's still unconscious.
Excuse me. Are you an air traffic controller?
- Can we ask you a few questions... - Excuse me.
- Let us talk to you. - Please.
What do you think about Minister Kuriyama's incident?
These articles are all wildly inaccurate.
"Air Traffic Controller's Mistake." How can they write stuff like this.
I wonder when Kon-chan can come back to work.
I'm really hoping he comes back before my backache gets worse.
Herniated disc again?
The shifts get tough when he's not around.
You're just worried about yourself?
For crying out loud, Okamoto-san.
Where are taking off your clothes? That's disgusting.
- What do you mean it's disgusting! - But Okamoto-san,
you don't need to take all that off, do you?
Then you gave back his resignation?
Yeah. I told him to cool his head first.
I'll try negotiating with the top again
so he can come back to work soon.
- I'm sorry. - Hm?
For getting notice that I'm going to Canada at a time like this.
Don't worry about it.
It's fantastic that you get to work for ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization)
Please don't tell everyone yet.
I'll tell them myself when Kondo-kun's issue settles down.
Okay.
That's not your jack.
- Oh, I'm sorry. - You need 100 more years
- of experience before you get the left side. - Yamashita-kun.
That's probably what Kondo-san would say if he was here.
Begin.
New Sky 53. Wind 210 at 10.
All Nippon 59. Wind 200 at 10.
Runway 16 Left cleared for takeoff.
Air Do 19. Runway 16 Left... - Japan Air 1607
Runway 16 Left. Line up and wait.
Japan Air 1607. Line up and wait Runway 16 Left.
Continue. Have it takeoff before the next arrival.
Japan Air 1607. Wind 210 at 12.
Runway 16 Left cleared for takeoff.
Traffic 6 miles on final Runway 23.
Do you know why I cut in earlier?
Because if it didn't take off then,
departure of the following aircraft would have been affected.
If you knew that, why were you about to give different instructions?
Since the westerly wind in the sky wasn't as strong as usual today,
the speed of arriving aircraft was faster.
Due to northeast clouds, there was a load on the radar as well.
I thought it would be better to leave some space for the takeoff
rather than having two aircraft take off out at that time.
- I'm sorry. - There's no need to apologize.
Because that's the right answer too.
That's about it for today. Anyone have anything else?
- Yes. - Go ahead.
As the trainer in charge,
I'd like to recommend Shinoda-san for the rating exam.
You're getting recommended already? That's amazing, Dacchi.
Isn't it too soon?
- 2 months sooner than you. - Is it?
If Shinoda-san can work independently,
that would help out the team tremendously.
Okay. Let's take a vote.
All for Shinoda obtaining a rating.
It's decided then.
- I'll go ahead and submit the application. - Okay, thanks.
Shinoda, you'll be tested on everything you learned during this training period.
If you pass, your trainee days are over.
You'll be giving air traffic instructions on your own.
Be well prepared.
Dismissed.
Shinoda, good luck.
- Thank you. - Don't make me regret
recommending you.
Please pass and ease this tough shift.
Ask me if there's anything you don't understand.
Dacchi's going out on her own (hitori dacchi).
The tester for the rating is an air traffic controller from
another team at Haneda. In other words, if you fail,
we'll be known as a soft team
for making the recommendation.
Anyway, do your best.
That's a huge pressure.
STONE. AMI. CURRY. COUPE. CUTIE.
CREAM departure.
STONE. AMI. CURRY. COUPE. CUTIE.
CREAM.
So Kaori's going for the rating, huh?
That's right. She'll be super busy for a while.
Sounds like a lot of work.
What's a rating again?
- What was it? - Don't you remember?
Oh, it just slipped my mind.
Qualification exam. If you pass this, you're a full-fledged controller at Haneda.
The exam consists of written, oral, and practical skill.
Talk about being nervous.
One wrong move, and you could get eliminated.
- What do you mean eliminated? - Good bye to Haneda.
- You mean you have to quit? - If they decide you're hopeless.
So it's really hard to pass.
It can't be helped. It means the job carries that much responsibility.
You can't keep training forever.
Taxpayers' money has to be spent wisely.
- What? - So you were eliminated.
- Taxpayers' money was spent wisely, huh? - Not!
Japanese Air Force 001. We cannot allow
the fuel to be jettisoned in your current position.
What about this part?
It doesn't go against any particular regulation.
I feel bad for making a senior official do this.
Not a problem. Let's get him back to work soon.
Okay. Next.
Please circle to the right.
We're letting the aircraft in the rear with an emergency go first.
There's no way. People are still talking about it.
Please just listen to what we have to say.
Chief, Kondo hasn't done anything wrong.
- You should return him to the field. - Am I supposed to ignore the public opinion?
There's something else that might be more a problem.
- Problem? - We checked and verified the control record
of the flight in question against ICAO's international regulations.
If this case comes under public scrutiny,
- I think you know what will happen. - What do you mean?
The unfair treatment of Kondo is in noncompliance with ICAO's regulations.
If ICAO finds out about this case,
Japan will be severely criticized by the whole world.
Kondo-kun.
MITOH One Departure.
TORAM. PLUTO. KAIJI. HILLS.
LUPUS. MITOH.
How about going to a chiropractor? In Tokorozawa.
- What? Tokorozawa? - You wanna go?
Good morning, Dacchi!
- Morning. - Look, look. For Christmas.
- That's cute. - Beautiful is the snow (de su nou).
Did you bring it just so you could say that?
- Hey guys, can I have your attention? - Good morning.
Kondo-san?
- Does this mean...? - He's coming back to work?
- What did you expect? - That's what it means.
- Alright! - Welcome back, Kon-chan.
Who are you calling Kon-chan?
- The wind's coming from the southeast now. - Yes.
Let's keep in mind the possibility of runway change.
Roger. Kondo-san, you're back.
Leave me alone.
Kondo-san.
This All Nippon 61 and the Japan Air 513 here.
Which would you send out first?
Come on, man. Think for yourself.
Even you have to think about it, huh? What do I do now?
Kondo-san?
Tokyo Tower. Japan Air 512. Confirm cleared to land?
The Minister's in critical condition.
I can't let it approach the runway.
Are you going to take responsibility for the Minister's life!
Don't you even feel any remorse for endangering a human life?
Tokyo Tower. Japan Air 512. Confirm cleared to land?
Kondo-san, it's gonna go around.
What happened?
Japan Air 512. Cleared to land. Runway 34 Right.
Wind 020 at 5.
- Snow syndrome. - What?
It wasn't bad enough for you to cut in.
It looked to me like you completely lost your voice.
I just got back. I realize I'm not into the swing of things yet.
If you had just waited another second, I would've got a hold of myself.
That's true. When you come back after
being off for a while, it's hard to get your rhythm back.
At any rate, you can put me back on the regular shift.
Can you do it?
- Of course. - Alright.
Snow syndrome.
Didn't you say that when you saw Kondo-san earlier?
Didn't you learn about it?
It's when the mind goes blank due to extreme tension or fear.
Your mind turns completely white, hence, it's called the snow syndrome.
Will Kondo-san be okay?
Any veteran can suffer from snow syndrome.
Someone with as much experience as Kondo-san
would know how to cope with it. He'll be fine.
Shinoda-san, you just worry about yourself.
Your exam's tomorrow. Do your best.
- Does he really have the snow syndrome? - That's hard to believe.
Even someone like Kondo's affected by this incident, huh?
- Of course he is. - Anyway, knowing him,
he'd probably be fine tomorrow like nothing happened, huh?
Excuse me, but what are you drawing now?
My imaginary air traffic controller at Tokyo Control.
- Heck, that's Yakiko. - Hey, pour me more beer.
Drink coffee.
3 more minutes.
Kondo-san.
How are you feeling?
- Good, of course. - Of course.
Kon-chan, you're looking better today, aren't you (de su no[snow]).
Sorry.
I want you to know that wasn't snow.
While in the air traffic control area or
air traffic control zone,
the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport ensures the safe and smooth...
I'll leave it in your hands now.
Tokyo Tower. All Nippon 62. Confirm landing clearance?
Takeuchi.
I'm behind you.
Are you treating me like a trainee?
We don't have a choice.
Kondo, this is strictly a precautionary measure.
You're overreacting. This is just a phase, isn't it?
Give me a break.
What would you do if the other party says the transmission's fuzzy?
If the transmitter on our side is malfunctioning,
I'll switch over to the spare.
And if the spare is broken as well?
I'll switch over to the portable emergency
radio equipment which is always available in the Tower.
- Did he leave? - Looks like it.
I wonder if Kon-chan will be okay.
- Then I'll leave this with you. - Got it.
Now for the last question.
What do you value as air traffic controller?
I wasn't expecting a question like that.
- Were you able to answer? - I'm not sure if I did...
So you couldn't.
You can't be crying over spilled milk.
That aside, today's practical skill test is unpredictable.
Do your best.
Who would've thought I'd be testing a rookie from your team.
She's lucky she got you.
- Right, Shinoda-san? - Yes.
I heard those two are rivals.
They belong to the same shogi club.
No wonder he was egging her on.
Yano-san must've known Saito-san was the examiner.
I feel bad about being the only seeded player at the next tournament.
I'm perfectly fine with it. Just fine.
Please begin.
Tokyo Tower. All Nippon 628.
Departing APOLO. Point 60.
All Nippon 628...
There's zero visibility.
- This fog on the day of exam, huh? - Poor Dacchi.
The weather's as you can see today.
Departing, arriving, and ground aircraft.
Leave plenty of space in between as you guide them.
Tokyo Tower. Japan Air 1606. Over APOLO.
Japan Air 1606. Tokyo Tower. Runway 34 Left cleared to land.
Wind 020 at 3. Report approach lights within sight.
Cleared to land. Runway 34 Left. Wilco.
Japan Air 1408. Visibility getting worse. Use caution.
So, it's come over here. Then...
Japan Air 236. Tokyo Ground.
Taxi via Kilo Whiskey. Hold short of Whiskey 8.
There? I guess I have no choice.
Japan Air 512. Contact Ground 121 decimal 7.
It's started to get congested.
Japan Air 1408.
Turn right Alpha 6, Alpha 6B. Contact Ground 121 decimal 7.
Japan Air 1606. Do you have approach lights in sight?
Not yet. Japan Air 1606.
Roger.
Now it's in sight.
Roger.
Thank you for your cooperation.
You're welcome.
I guess we'll let it go.
All Nippon 658. Taxi via Echo. Echo 6.
Japan Air 1408. Taxi via Alpha. Hold short of Whiskey 4.
Your spot's still occupied.
Failed.
I hope you get another chance to try again.
Thank you.
Perhaps you should have waited a little longer to recommend her.
Thank you for your time.
Well, good night.
Good night.
Are you all right?
I'm sorry it turned out like this.
Do you know why you failed?
I was in charge of Ground today.
I couldn't see anything because of the fog and my mind was like a puzzle.
Did I do something to cause trouble for Ground?
An arriving aircraft came around when there was no spot for it yet.
- I'm sorry. - There are plenty of ways to deal with it.
But on days like today, we all have our hands full
just picturing the rows of aircraft in our mind, and
we tend to neglect the controllers around us.
Perhaps in your case,
it's not a matter of whether it's foggy or clear.
See if you can figure out what you were lacking.
From: Iida-kun
Senpai.
Isn't that airplane banking too much?
- Is it? - Shinoda-san.
About the only person who'd want to come here
- on a cold night like this is Senpai, huh? - What's going on?
I emailed her. What's the problem?
You took the rating exam, right? Kirishima-san told me.
I didn't make it.
Would you like a cup of coffee?
I did all this. Aren't you impressed?
Well...I guess I'll go buy something warm.
So you got tripped up in practical skill. It's tough, isn't it?
I feel like I betrayed all the people who recommended me.
Maybe I'm no good.
Just try harder next time.
Aren't you getting cold? Shall we get going?
Shall we? I'll clean up.
Let me help you.
So you're gonna leave it at that?
Why don't you have more faith in those people who trained you?
Don't say things like you're no good.
Honjo-kun.
It's been a while, huh? Since you talked to me like that.
Thanks. I'll give it another shot.
- Good morning. - Morning.
Good morning.
Kondo, do you have a minute?
You think you can do it today?
I'm not taking my place if I'm getting treated like a trainee.
This is so awkward.
There's more tension in the air than the time
Shinoda-san took her exam.
Shall I have the landing aircraft leave more spacing?
Takeuchi.
Okamoto-san. Can you watch her too?
Huh? Me? But...
There's not enough people. Please.
Don't ask me anything. I'm a sucky teacher.
Okay.
Okamoto-san.
What, what, what?
- Talk to him cheerfully, okay? - I don't want to. I'm scared.
- Come on, please. - I can't.
You're older, aren't you?
What?!
I'm Barong-chan.
I'm an Indonesian lion.
It wards off evil spirits. Watch.
- Snow, go away. - Hey, cut it out. - Snow, go away.
- I said quit it.
Go, Sakai! Hang in there!
KY* Sakai. (*KY - Kuuki Yomenai - can't read the situation.)
- Why are you cheering? - Okay, okay. I got it.
- Enough, stop! - Snow, go away.
I told you, it's not snow.
Now, now, Kondo-san. Sakai was just trying to cheer you up. Right?
You too. Stop sending me weird emails.
- What weird emails. That was to... - What the hell is "Because I'm human"?!
Bakashita!
Aida Mitsuo? You like Aida Mitsuo*? (*Japanese poet) Well, yes.
- Mitsuo? - I'm Yamashita.
- Ah, Yamashita. - When you're down,
you read Aida Mitsuo, right? Right?
I'm sorry, we're closed.
- Yo! - Oh! Long time no see.
How have you been? Are you closed?
No. It's totally fine. Have a seat.
I came out to Tokyo to shop.
You did, huh?
- Sorry, but we're closed. - Just one drink. Beer.
- Sorry, but let us have just one drink. - Kondo-san's just too negative.
Let it go. He doesn't want to admit
- he has the snow syndrome. - He's a very
- proud guy. - What can we do?
Bashing by the media hasn't stopped.
The Minister's still unconscious too. There's no end to his troubles.
He's still separated from his wife too.
Sakai, ask Kondo out for a date.
- Who knows, he might like it. - No.
- Huh? Why not? - Why not?
- I can't say that here... - Why? How come?
- Various reasons... - Why?
- Okamoto-san, you do something. - Huh?
All you do is tell people what to do. Right?
Date all over (DeeTO SHIMAKUru) in Toshima-ku.
Oh! Haru-san.
- Long time no see. - How have you been?
- Who is that? - Nakajima-san from Tokyo Control.
- Tokyo Control?! In Tokorozawa? - Hello.
- I have a bad feeling about this.
- Okamoto-san, your face. - I'm Okamoto.
You're annoyingly positive, aren't you?
I'll take a pass on the briefing.
Japan Air 455. Contact Tower 118 decimal 10.
Here already? Wasn't that too fast?
Star Flyer 209. Runway 16 Right. Line up and wait.
Hey, Sakai. It's getting congested here.
Stand by.
What am I supposed to do about this?
Hey, it's starting to stack up.
You gotta look at the big picture.
- Recommend you? - I'd like to take the test again.
I know I just failed.
- But... - Can it wait until tomorrow?
Is it all right?
- What? - I thought you'd disapprove.
I recommended you the first time because I knew you could do it.
Good luck.
That's what you were told, huh? That's fine, Kaori-chan.
From top of a 10 meter tree, mandarin ducks
- take their chicks who can't fly yet and... - Drop them?!
No, they don't. Gee, Sugiuchi-san.
They wait at the bottom of the tree. For the chicks to fly away by themselves.
The parent birds have faith from the very beginning
that their chicks can do it. Okay, let's go make the rounds.
Were we supposed to be touched by that story?
Hey, Murata.
Come here. Look. Look, a brown-eared bulbul's nest.
- I found it. Look. - Huh? Where?
If only that was a sparrow's nest.
"Kondo-san. Kondo-san's voice is booming again today."
...got yelled at again by Kondo-san...
...he doesn't hold anything back...
Weren't you watching? Hey!
Let me know when you decide where to hold them.
Someone help out the north.
Please pass on the information to the ATM Center.
There probably will be flights diverting this way, so
keep that in mind too.
...get caught up in his pace...
- Good morning. - What?
I was waiting for you to give you my thanks.
- Thank me? - I got the answer
I was looking for from Kondo-san.
- I have no idea what you mean. - I'll do my best on my exam today.
Please begin.
Star Flyer 84. Runway 34 Left. Cleared to land.
Wind 030 at 5.
All Nippon 112. Reduce to minimum speed.
Okamoto-san. I left some spacing before the next aircraft,
so after Star Flyer 84 lands,
- you can schedule the runway crossing. - Roger.
Japan Air 352. Runway 34 Left. Continue approach.
Runway is clear for crossing.
JAL 51 in maintenance. No obstacle for runway crossing.
After JAL 51 clears, can I bring this one here down?
Roger.
Yamashita-san. Looks like the wind may be shifting above the ground.
A pilot reported that the wind is
- totally different above 1,500 feet. - Roger. I'll pass on the information.
What?
Shinoda-san's kinda acting like you.
She goes barging into other people's area of responsibility, but
that somehow sets the pace.
Continue on to the November area.
I have a favor to ask.
I'll ask Yamashita if he'll switch with me so...
will you stand behind me?
- Kondo-san. - Just shut up and watch.
Kondo-san. All Nippon 276 that's at 10 miles.
Can I pass it on to you?
Kondo-san.
I don't have an open spot yet. Pass me the next one.
That would be more efficient.
Tokyo Tower. All Nippon 266. Departing CACAO.
Stand by. Break break.
Japan Air 235. Tokyo Tower.
Wind 020 at 5. Runway 34 Right.
Cleared for takeoff.
Japan Air 235. Roger.
Cleared for takeoff.
All Nippon 266. Boeing 767 departing.
Runway 34 Right cleared to land.
Wind 020 at 5.
All Nippon 266. Cleared to land. Traffic in sight.
Japan Air 235. Contact Departure 120 decimal 8.
Japan Air 235. Roger. Contact Departure.
All Nippon 885. Hold short of Runway 34 Right.
What are you daydreaming about?
It's gonna start getting congested. Pay attention and take care of the traffic.
Shinoda, what are you laughing about?
You passed.
You should get a notice in a few days.
Thank you very much.
I'll see you at the next tournament.
I won't lose this time.
Ah. You have a pretty good team here.
She passed!
Choose the one you like.
It's from the team. Whenever someone obtains the rating,
we present this.
How about pink? Do you want pink?
Let's take the pink one. Okay?
Pink, then.
You're now an air traffic controller
in the same position with the same authority as us at Haneda.
So if you notice any of us making a mistake,
don't hesitate to point it out.
When we're on duty, we're all equal.
Don't let reservation and hesitation make you overlook errors. We're a team.
Shinoda-san won't be holding back.
- Yeah, that won't happen. - Right? Shinoda-san.
She's never held back anything from me.
Don't look at my grades!
Yes, thank you.
I apologize for causing much concern
to the people of this nation.
However, as you can see, I've come back to life.
What are your thoughts on the air traffic controller at Haneda
who denied the landing of your aircraft?
I only have words of appreciation for him.
Appreciation? Your life was in danger, you know.
Please excuse us now. Let us through...
- They're treating him like a hero. - It's ridiculous.
We don't need a hero amongst us.
A day when nothing happens is the norm.
I'm just repeating what someone else said.
I'll only be at Haneda until the end of the year.
It's been my wish to go to ICAO.
They didn't have a vacancy for a long time, but
finally, I'll have the opportunity to work there
as an employee on loan.
Take-chan Man, are you really going?
I'll still be here for another month, so treat me kindly until then.
- Same here. - Ditto.
That's not your jack, is it?
Now for the last question.
What do you value as air traffic controller?
The fact that nothing happens.
The people who left the airport saying, "Ittekimasu"
returns, saying "Tadaima."
It's to protect that kind of an ordinary day where nothing happens.