Final Episode 10
"The Legendary Chicken-Rice!" "20 dishes only!"
20!
- I've made it! - Ouch!
Ah, sorry.
Nah, it's fine.
- Boss, - Hanasaki,
- Why are you here? - Why are you?
You said you'd have noodles!
And you said you had a meeting!
You thought you could ditch me?
- Yummy! - It is!
The same as before! The best!
No wonder it has a long history~
I have wanted to come for so long!
The Ginza Front City looks great!
Many new shops will be the first branches in Japan!
A cinema complex in it sounds so convenient!
I could visit every day after work.
People look forward to the Itami Redevelopment.
Of course, it's a massive project that will change Ginza.
But that name reminds me of unpleasant things.
The successor?
Yes.
Cut it out! Do you know who you are talking to?
I'm getting irritated by it.
Stop thinking about such things!
It's our time to enjoy a fine meal!
Right, I'll forget it.
All forgotten.
It was so tasty!
I wanted to try their crab croquettes.
And the "Hayashi-Rice" and the "Napolitan"~
Yes, they seem to have mastered everything there.
They do.
But still, there are plenty others on the list.
There are so many in just Marinouchi!
Hello.
Why are you here?
I was transferred to HR a week ago.
There's no way I could have stayed in Shinjuku after that.
Because you were nasty to me.
You are the one being stupid here!
You might be managing employees in the future,
...but right now you are nothing special!
After a while, I will be sent out to another city branch.
I see.
I'm about to have lunch,
...is there a good place nearby?
- Good place? - No, there isn't.
This is a bad area for restaurants.
- Right Boss? - Yes, indeed.
We had lots of good places near the Shinjuku branch.
Bye.
Can't believe it.
He nearly destroyed a company and wasn't reprimanded.
There's no way they can get rid of the Itami successor.
Looks like this was Shindou's order to HR.
- Was it? - Yes.
If we were to hurt the kid's well-being,
..and were removed from the Ginza Project as a consequence,
...it'd be a blow for us.
Mr.Itami seems to care a lot for his son.
Yeah, because he is so stupid that it's almost cute?
- Makes me sick. - Souma,
..I've got nice oysters.
- Rock oyster! - Yes, tasty raw~
But great baked too.
- Lovely! - I want some too!
It's a little pricey though.
Make it cheap! We haven't been paid yet.
- I'm not interested in that. - Huh?
Wait, do you actually pay for your food here?
Yes, everything I eat or drink in the restaurant.
I thought you eat here for free.
No, I don't even get a discount.
I can't spoil her just because she is my daughter.
If I did, it would look bad in front of other customers.
Admirable.
I knew you'd understand me.
I praise your parenting philosophy.
- Your mind is deep. - No,
...not compared to you.
June 26 - Wednesday
Huh?
[ Please remove your card. Your balance is not sufficient. Try again. ]
What?
[ Your balance is not sufficient. ]
Huh? My wages haven't arrived?
Not possible. Must be a mistake.
What?!
Yes, this is Banking Dep.2, please hold.
Boss, the Itami Holdings is on the phone.
Yes, Sakada speaking.
Ah, Sakada! My employees' wages weren't transferred.
They weren't?
Not possible!
So so bad!
Ita~
Ita~ what? Chief, calm down.
Go to the main conference hall.
You two have been chosen to be part of the inspection committee.
Inspection? For what?
Approx 10,000 Itami Holdings employees' salary data disappeared!
What? Disappeared?
- What happens at such inspections?? - Not sure.
I'm getting nervous.
Mr.Shindou!
The meeting regarding the loss of data is now to begin.
The Itami Holdings employees and their families are in panic.
Given the Itami Group's anger,
...our president has called for,
...an inspection committee under Mr.Shindou's command.
To resolve this case ASAP,
...we've called forth the most capable ones.
You all are.
We are recognised.
The chief of operations department will inform you about the details.
- Mr.Sakata! - You know him?
Yes, I met him back in Akasaka.
I'm Nakagawa, the section chief.
I'm Sakata, in charge of Itami Holdings.
Today, at 9.35, Itami Holdings
...called us to say that the wages weren't transferred.
I thought they weren't processed so I went to check.
It wasn't scheduled.
Not possible!
The data was never supplied to the Operations Centre.
How is the employee data dealt with generally?
For the Itami Group,
...the data is handed over via magnetic tape drive.
Five days ago, on the 20th of June,
...I went to Itami Holdings,
...who runs Itami Group,
...to collect it.
Then I locked it away in the Banking Department.
Normally, Iseki or Kameta takes it to the Operation Centre from there.
I had a lot to attend to that day,
...so I left straight away,
...when I came back the receipts were gone,
...so assuming they were processed,
...I chose not to seek confirmation.
But when I checked today,
...neither of them has a recollection of processing it.
Both of them, knowing that the receipts come in on that they,
...assumed that the other had taken care of it.
Lack of confirmation.
Habit can cause carelessness.
A small torn seam,
...error,
...or small negligence, could lead to a big incident.
A bank is a company where such responsibilities and risks befall the employees.
You,
...seem to have forgotten that.
I'm truly sorry.
This deplorable scandal matters for two reasons.
First, if the personal data leaks outside,
...our bank's shame will be immense.
And the second,
...the Itami Group's current plan,
...the Ginza Redevelopment Project,
...is our bank's greatest opportunity to make a significant contribution.
Our participation already could be jeopardised , yet alone a coordinator role.
Finding the data, and taking control of the situation,
...is our absolute priority at the moment.
Yes, sir!
Chief Karashima!
You are conducting search right?
Yes.
They may have been dropped on the way to the Operations Centre,
... so sales and foreign exchange staff are searching the area,
...along with security and other employees,
...but so far nothing.
Anyhow,
...finding the data is our top priority.
Um,
What is it?
Is it not possible,
...that they were stolen and not lost?
Are you telling me someone in our department is a thief?
No, but,
...the possibility of someone misplacing them on purpose is not zero.
- Please address that scenario too. - Yes, sir.
Work hard!
Yes.
Karashima, got a sec?
Sure.
Why did you?
I told you to shut up!
- Sorry, just~ - Here we go "just" what?!
Next time you say it I'll fine you.
- 500 Yen each time! - Too much!
Anyhow,
Let's look into who set foot on that floor that day.
Also, let's have a look at the CCTV records.
Yeah, the CCTV too.
Hang on, we'll be doing that.
There's no way such an important thing would be trusted you with.
Chief Kodama, can we do it?
Yes, please.
We, the planning dep,
...will question everyone who entered that floor.
PR takes on the media,
...and HR will seek data replacement.
Why was Assisting Dep there?
I called them in as a committee.
They have resolved many cases after all.
This problem is not on the same level.
This is an issue that could destroy our reputation completely.
That's why I thought her unique approach could be useful.
Karashima,
I spoke to the president yesterday,
...at the next company re-organisation, we'll create
...a new department to take over the roles of the Assisting Dep.
What are you saying?
What about the current one?
The current one,
...will be scrapped.
It's intolerable how far they cross the lines at times.
- But! - It was you who let them do as they please.
No way!
Just on the 20th of June, this many people came inside.
Didn't expect that.
Good luck finding a suspicious one in this.
This one is a delivery man.
This won't take us anywhere.
If you are right,
...and someone did steal the data,
...then what would their objective be?
Not sure.
I thought so.
But it must be someone who knows how the data is transported.
So it's an insider.
Probably.
Motive?
All sorts of personal data like wages and allowance are recorded on the receipts.
- Yeah. - So to sell it back to the company?
Yes, but is it really worth risking your current job for?
If you get busted, you are dismissed.
Indeed.
Don't you think it's more realistic,
...to think it was to cause dismay?
So it's someone who has hard feelings for the bank.
- Or, to the Itami Group. - Mhm.
Or to Sakata.
No, he wouldn't trigger hatred like this.
He is honest and kind to his staff.
Well it could be unjustified resentment.
I see.
We don't have time for this.
Boss, let's go to the Operations Dep.
What for?
To resolve a case, you must look at the scene first.
At least a hundred times they say.
Are you a cop?
I am so very sorry.
Still not found?
What's going on?
We have selected an inspection committee,
...and all our staff is joining forces.
Since it's come to this, I must be given proper explanation.
I understand.
We will find the cause and explain it to you.
If,
...the data is lost for good,
...the talk about you being the coordinator for our project,
...will be revoked.
On top of this,
...you have caused embarrassment for my son the other day.
I'm truly sorry.
But could you please wait before making a decision?
I'll make sure to recover our honour,
...by resolving this matter as soon as possible.
At all costs.
- Is it that one? - Yes.
Mr.Sakata!
Nanami!
She's grown so big!
She is in first grade now.
I see. She wouldn't remember me now.
Sakata,
...pardon my rudeness,
...but would anyone have a problem with you?
You think someone who hates me did this?
It's possible.
Not that I could think of.
I see.
It's really terrible what I've done to those employees.
They had personal payments to make as well~
I'm sorry.
I'm going to apologise once again.
See you.
Lets talk to his support staff.
Yeah.
Did you not see the tape that had the data last week?
No.
If I had, I would've taken it to the Centre.
So you say that was the routine?
Yes, Sakata decided so.
All I do is follow his instructions.
Are you suspecting me of theft?
No, not at all.
My job,
...is to take data from the locker to the Centre.
All the responsibility is taken by Sakata.
They only think about themselves.
Hm?
"It's not my fault what if I get fired?"
Only Sakata thinks about the customers.
Yeah.
Disappointing.
- AH! - Ouch!
I'm sorry.
Geez, look were you're going.
How much do you think these shoes cost?
Sorry.
Ah, Kameda.
- Huh? - Hi.
- You two know each other? - From university.
I have to go.
What's your business with him?
Ah is this about my company's data getting lost?
It is.
It's a real problem.
Is the bank gonna be alright?
Keep up the hard work.
Bastard~
Looks down on us as always.
And he called Itami Group his company!
Oh, yeah he did.
Just means that he doesn't commit himself to our bank.
I guess.
Oh my!
The media is going crazy!
Let me see.
[ Tokyo Daiichi Bank System Disorder]
[ 10,000 Wages Delayed ]
What happened to media counter-plan?
I'm sorry.
Have we processed the wages yet??
We processed the re-issued data straight away,
...but about 800 people's wages is delayed until the morning.
What about the people who accessed that floor that day?
We've checked everyone who accessed the floor via swipe-card,
...but nothing.
The CCTV recordings of the entrances and exits are being analysed,
...but so far nothing conclusive has been found.
Not good enough!
- Assisting Dep? - Um,
...nothing.
Geez!
What are you doing?
How did it get lost?
Where did the data go?
Why does no one,
...find anything?
Whatever it takes, find something conclusive by tomorrow!
Yes, sir.
So even Shindou can scream at people like that.
Even his position is at risk at this point.
Bankers can have it tough at time it seems.
Mai,
...perhaps you should give up on marrying one.
You might suffer.
Dad, why are you still on about that?
No, boss, I never said anything about wanting to marry a banker!
But you did say it.
When? What year, month, day, hour, minute?
I wonder when it was...
From Sakata~
- From Operations? - Yes, his wife.
I get on well with her.
I hear you met my husband today.
Come visit us again.
Nanami still remembers you and wants to see you.
She's cute.
Looks like she doesn't know about the work issues.
- Boss, - Hm?
He won't lose this job over this will he?
If this indeed was theft, the blame should be taken by the culprit.
I wonder.
Sakata is kind and considerate,
...he treated customers well too.
He deserves a good career.
We must find the culprit.
It's no mistake.
- You found the tape with the data? - Yes.
Where?
It was left in a male restroom on the 7th floor.
What's going on?
How can we not know who left it when it was inside the company?
We're looking into it.
Do we know if anyone had a look at the data?
No sign of that.
So we can assume that the data wasn't leaked?
Yes, it's fine.
That's at least something.
Just because it's found,
...the case is not resolved!
Leaving it in the toilet must have been on purpose.
Yes, it must have.
The culprit is in the company.
That's highly likely.
- Boss, let's find him. - Hm?
Let's have a look at the CCTV.
But the others have looked into that yesterday.
They might have missed something.
But still,
Really, the culprit must had been recorded!
I cannot put up with such a troublemaker in the company!
Finding the culprit would spare Sakata too!
- But still ~ - Come on then, Boss.
- Hey, hey! - Off we go.
- Don't push me. - Come on.
- This is all for 20th of June. - Thanks.
But someone already looked at it yesterday.
Sorry for the inconvenience.
A lot of people come and go~
And not only employees.
And it's only the entrances that are recorded.
- It'll be hard to find a clue in here. - Yeah.
Here is when Sakata returned.
From this point on, the tape is inside the department.
Yes.
Hm? This guy,
...went in without a swipe-card.
Hm?
Is this the person before?
- The same guy. - Found something?
This guy went inside without a swipe-card,
...and hid behind someone when coming out.
That's strange.
As if he didn't want his entry recorded.
Right?
Could he be the culprit?
Who is it?
Not sure, his face is not shown.
Isn't there a unique feature like his suits or something?
How should I know?
- Ah! - Hm?
Boss,
...I think I know who this is.
So it was you?
Why did you call me here?
I need to ask you something.
I have nothing to tell you though.
Mr.Itami,
...was it you who took the Itami Group's data?
Huh?
What are you saying?
I have found proof that it was you.
What is going on?
Our data,
...was found in your company toilet but you don't know who took it there?
I'm really sorry.
We're looking into it.
Are you?
Don't tell me one of your employees did it?
That would not be ideal.
Oh my, Itami Seichirou is~
What's up with Seichirou?
Um~
Answer me.
This was recorded by the CCTV facing entry to Operations.
This person went through without a switch-card,
...and a few minutes later he came out hiding behind someone.
This is you, right?
You, on that day,
...entered the department without swiping your card,
...took the Itami Group's data,
...and left without being exposed on the CCTV.
When the lost data causes trouble,
...they'll look at the entrance records.
That's why you didn't swipe your card, or showed your face for CCTV.
So that you wouldn't be suspected.
Stop jumping to concussions.
Why do you think that's me?
What if you are wrong?
Do you still not get it?
These are your expensive shoes you are so proud of.
How much do you think these shoes cost?
How about you give in?
There is nothing you can say.
We know now that you did it.
But I could not figure out just how exactly you managed to take it.
But I found out.
You know someone from Operations.
I told Itami the date and method of data delivery.
Even locker's security code?
I'm sorry.
He threatened so I had to cooperate.
He told us everything.
You took the data that day and this morning you left it in the toilet.
That's right, it was me.
So what?
It's no big deal.
I returned the data.
Why would you do this?
Revenge.
To this bank.
Thought I should return the embarrassment.
Embarrassment?
Yes, what you put me through in Shinjuku.
This bank sucks.
Doing boring stuff every day here,
...I'm so fed up I can't help it.
I want to quit but my dad tells me to bear with it for two more years.
Was that your reason to inconvenience so many people?
Don't overreact.
The wages were only delayed.
It's just a little embarrassing for the bank.
No one got hurt.
Just by delaying wages,
...many people had great difficulties to overcome.
Having worked for a bank for three years,
...you still don't know so little as that?
I don't care.
Want to hit me?
Do you know what'd happen if you did?
You'd be dismissed.
Itami,
...for you, a banker's job,
...might be something you dislike.
But the others, who work here,
...do the same job every day, holding up.
That's what work is.
What you did,
...is looking down on all of our earnest employees,
...and also those who work their socks off elsewhere.
Despicable.
Wanna quit?
Don't make me laugh!
You don't even have the right to be an employee.
Dad, these people are mean to me!
How stupid can you be?
He has caused you trouble.
I'm sorry.
Mr.Itami,
...raise your head.
I heard what you said.
Looks like I brought him up badly.
Might not be too late.
Thanks for making me realise.
Seichirou!
Come on.
Again, you acted rashly.
Well done!
Cheers!
I was so shocked,
...to see Shindou and Itami come in.
I thought he would hit me.
You always make me break out in sweat.
Since Hanasaki started, I can't eat well.
Yummy.
I'm so glad you like it.
Souma told me about it, and it is really tasty. Right Karashima?
Yes, I'll make sure to come again.
Oh no, more bosses as guests.
Wasn't it you that recruited my daughter for main office?
What are you asking?
The only way for you to land there is if someone big nominated you.
You are not particularly talented or pretty.
Your personality is strong and scary.
Do you must say that?
I did recruit her.
- Huh? - I thought so!
I heard about her in the branch,
...and I thought she was the kind of person who could change the rigid bank structure.
Thank you for thinking so highly of her.
Good for you Hanasaki.
This is on the house.
- Thank you! - Looks great!
- Amazing! - Let me try.
The current one will be scrapped.
- Great, as always. - I'm glad.
- Better than last year! - What are you saying.
I was starting to panic, but with good luck we avoided catastrophe.
Yes.
What should we do though?
Now that the media know about the error,
...it would be bad if it turned out to be theft committed by an employee.
What are you talking about?
Hm?
No employee committed theft.
Pardon?
The Itami Group's data,
...was carelessly lost,
...but found safe.
That's all that happened.
Like I expected, you and those two made a good outcome,
...which I can now put to the best use.
[ Notice of Demotion - Sakata Eisuke to Kitakoshi First Industry (Stocks) ]
Why?
Why is Sakata transferred and Nakagawa demoted?
Why?
They were made to take the blame for the stolen data.
But that should be Itami Seichirou and Kaneda!
They've both acknowledged it and quit.
This is about Shindou.
Hm?
Our bank has been chosen to be in charge of the Ginza Project.
How is that relevant?
Shindou used this scandal as part of his strategy.
Strategy?
To the public, it's made to look that Itami and Kaneda have just simply resigned.
As far as employees know, there was no theft.
What!
By hushing up a scandal caused by the Itami kid,
...he acquired a chief role in the very lucrative Ginza Project.
Is that why Sakata and Nakagawa had to change posts?
As far as things go, the data was indeed lost.
Those involved had to take the blame.
It'd set a bad example for others if no one did.
I don't want to go!
- I don't wanna go! - In the new school,
- ...you'll make friends again. - No, I like Mina!
I want Mina as my friend!
Nanami,
I'll work hard in my new post.
Let's work hard together!
Ms.Hanasaki!
Hanasaki!
- Thanks for coming. - Not at all...
I still can't accept it.
Why did you have to be transferred?
When something happens, someone takes the blame.
That's what banks are like.
- But this time~ - It's fine.
I saw it coming.
I'll be waiting.
For you to come back.
Hanasaki, a banker is~
Once you are marked it's over.
Right?
I don't think that's right.
And wrong things should be made right.
Much like you.
Bye.
Stay well.
And you too.
Hello?
How long does it take to see them off?
Sorry.
The meeting is about to start.
It's the last time for the inspection committee.
I did tell you.
Hello?
Boss,
...what is "work"?
What's up? So random.
I've lost my spirit.
Nothing is what I think to be correct.
I wonder if straining myself in a place that's so unjust,
...has any meaning at all.
All the effort,
...all the words,
...nothing changes it.
Hanasaki,
Yes?
I will never say this again,
...so listen well.
OK.
Hanasaki,
...you are not in the wrong.
You can call wrong things wrong.
That's a good thing.
Someone who is not intimidated, like you,
...who calls things what they are,
...is not something the bosses often bump into.
But you see,
...should there only be one,
...joined by others gradually,
...even the rotten banks you despise,
...can change perhaps.
Hurry up and come back.
Yes!
Thanks to you efforts, the lost data was retrieved,
...and our bank has been granted a chief position in the Ginza Project.
We're coming close to the day when our bank will be the most influential.
Be proud employees of the Tokyo Daiichi Bank.
I have something to ask you.
Aren't you rude to be late? Sit down.
Why did you transfer Sakata and Nakagawa?
Hanasaki!
Did you use them to obtain a role in the Ginza Project?
What are you saying? Do you know no respect?
This case wasn't about lost data.
Itami Seichirou stole it out of hatred towards our bank.
Distorting that fact,
...and making innocent people take the blame,
...is wrong!
The bank's profits was my main priority.
That's all.
So for you, the most important thing is the bank's profit?
Yes, correct.
Let me ask,
...what do you think is important?
The people.
People working for this bank should be the most important.
If I were to apply such a naive theory to management,
...this bank wouldn't last three days.
Raising our profits consequently leads to all employee's happiness.
Sorry to disagree,
...but not all of them.
Some of them suffer the irrational consequences.
Not just them, but their families too.
I don't think you should treat these people as if they didn't exist.
Not even knowing anything about managing a bank,
...what are you telling me you know so well after just five years of experience?
Indeed, I know nothing about management.
Then shut up!
No, I won't!
I might not know about management,
...but for the hard-working employees here,
...to be moved around like chess pieces,
...is not right for sure!
Since I have come to the Assisting Dep,
...I have met many people.
There are,
...lots of people here who do their best for themselves, their family and colleagues.
Some of them,
...put up with power and sexual harassment,
...or had to take the blame for their boss' fault.
They were called incapable,
...and told not to set a bad example.
It's wrong to take control of people this way!
It's wrong for hard-working people to be so unhappy.
This bank,
...is full of wrong things.
Is it?
Then what should we do?
It should be changed.
You reckon that's possible?
Yes, I do.
Worth a try.
Yes.
I apologise for her rudeness.
Karashima,
...about scrapping their department,
Yes?
I'll wait and see for now.
Really?
Yes.
I have just decided so.
Thank you.
But why?
- Good? - Mhm.
Mmm, I'm so happy.
Mai, did you get your bonus yet?
- Hm? - You said you'd pay the shop bills.
Oops, I bought clothes.
What did you just say?
Nothing. I'm gonna go.
Mai! Wait a minute!
- Thanks for the breakfast! - Oh my.
Can't be helped.
This is good!
It took me by surprise that you'd accepted those two.
Hm?
When did I?
Well, by keeping them on.
I only said I would wait and see.
So that I can observe them a little longer.
I see.
Hanasaki Mai~
Why are you so obsessed with it?
Sorry to disagree,
...but I'm not obsessed, I'm determined.
- Fried mackerel goes with dip. - No, with soy sauce.
Having the crunchy deep-fried mackerel,
...after soaking it in a bit of gooey dip is best!
The dip is too heavy.
Having it simply with soy sauce is best.
We will never agree on this.
Sooo~y* right. *Pun = says [shouyu] (soy sauce) instead of [sou iu]
I hope we go for work in Nippori soon, there's good fried mackerel nearby~
There's a famous dish called "Italian" in Niigata too.
What's that?
Fried noodles served with tomato sauce!
I didn't know about that! Looks great!
So hot~
- You gotta go to a branch. - Where?
- Which branch? - Um~
- Niigata! - No, Nippori!