I as well as the vice president, my son Takada Ryuichi,
are pleased to welcome you.
Yu. Stop embarrassing me and Ryuichi.
I'm on the project team?
I guess it was you who pushed me.
I recommended you because I think you're necessary for that project.
- Oh, Grandson. - President.
I'm already retired. Don't bother with me.
I obviously don't have the slightest ability for this job.
Won't you fight till the end? Myself, I will definitely not give up.
I will spend my life doing this job.
Yahagi-san said she would definitely not give up.
I guess he has aroused some marriage interest.
Seems he has some strange charm.
Yes.
President.
Is the Bangkok project sound?
Don't you think there are signs that
it's poorly managed by the local general contractor?
Yes. We need a status report about the cash flow as soon as possible.
Perhaps we should pull back.
If we do it now, the loss would be minimal.
If we get too deeply involved,
it could have irreversible consequences.
I won't pull back. Can't you let me continue?
This is not an easy story. Are you aware of that?
Yes. I'm confident we will get over this crisis.
This is
your judgement after calmly analyzing the situation, I suppose.
Of course.
If you feel so certain, Ryuichi, I leave it to you.
Alright.
Well, I'm glad that Takada-kun
has made his come-back already. You will help us.
I think we can use your cat's paw too.
Cat's paw? Please take good care of me.
Okay. Then, let me explain our provisional schedule.
Until construction, the outlet mall in Shirakawa-go
will be supervised by this project team.
Informing the surrounding residents. Meetings with designers and architects.
Solicitation of tenants. Selection of the general contractor.
- Among these, top priority is layout. - Layout?
But, isn't the design already decided?
This was only an image drawing for the competition.
Now, we will ask the architects to begin with a full-fledged layout.
- I see. - The design department
will send us Hasegawa-san who drafted this image drawing.
And, the one we will ask to do the design is no other than Kamiya Jin.
- I think I've heard of him already! - Well, he's the King of Kings.
I'm sorry.
There's news from your company.
The outlet mall?
It's been a while since we asked for a Kamiya design, huh?
Among the people in charge there's a man named Takada Yu.
Oh, really?
You allow me to do it in my usual way, right?
Of course.
There's only 1 thing I'd like to ask from you.
When this work is done,
can you tell me what impression this man Takada Yu made on you?
It seems Hasegawa-san is coming down now.
Aniki.
- Are you going out? - Yes.
We are going to a business meeting because of the layout now.
To Kamiya Jin's place.
That's quite a formidable opponent.
- We'll do our best. - It won't be so easy.
- Are you aware of this? - Yes.
I'm counting on you.
Hasegawa-san, is this your first meeting with Kamiya-sensei too?
Yes.
No wonder it makes you nervous, right?
Excuse me.
Your tea please.
It's hot!
- I let you wait, didn't I? - I'm in charge of the design.
Hasegawa is my name.
- I'm Yahagi from the project team. - I'm also from the project team.
Takada is my name.
Oh, that's you.
Please have a seat.
Today,
we are here to give you an overview about the planned outlet mall.
This here is an image drawing
which we made to show what the client requests.
Our concept this time is the Italian Toscana,
namely the image of the town of San Gimignano.
Let me me do it as I like.
Eh?
I think people who ask for my design should know
I do it my way.
If that's not possible, let's just forget this story.
- Excuse me... - Please come back in 1 week.
I will show you a sketch. Well then.
Can this be true?
Well, I'm beat.
He wouldn't accept even one piece of the material I had prepared.
It can't be helped. This is the situation.
That's true.
But is it okay if we let him do as he likes?
We have no choice but to leave it to him.
It's Kamiya-sensei, and I think he will submit a flawless draft.
- Well, what shall we do after this? - Eh?
If you like, shouldn't we go for a drink?
Somehow I don't feel like going back right away.
I agree. Shall we go?
Then, won't you come to my place?
- Good evening. - Good evening.
Our father is much obliged to you.
And we to him. He's really well-educated, isn't he?
He's 6 years old
and captain of the soccer club.
- That's great! - Take your time.
- Thank you. - Thank you.
I'm sorry that it's only this.
- Looks delicious! - Well then, please.
- Itadakimasu. - Itadakimasu.
Yummy!
Hasegawa-san, you've been in the design department for a long time, right?
Yeah, that's right. It's 30 years already.
I love it to design a project site.
Creating something from beginning to end is a pleasure.
I can do what I love to do and even get paid for it.
Nothing could be better.
I wish I could be doing design forever.
That's a work of Kamiya-sensei, isn't it?
Yes. Kamiya Jin is like a God to me.
That arrogant fellow?
Such things don't matter, don't you think?
An architect should be judged by his works.
Being able to work with Kamiya-sensei this time is truly an honor for me.
- Thank you for having us. - It was delicious.
- Good-bye. - Good-bye.
- Bye-bye.
- Good night. - Good night.
- See you tomorrow. - See you tomorrow.
- That's a nice family, isn't it? - They really are.
They're all so friendly and warm.
It's great, huh?
And you, Yu-kun? Do you have an image of your future?
- Marriage, for example. - No, I have no such thing.
At present, I only wish for a free and easy life.
And you, Azusa?
- I do have an image. - Eh? What an image?
- That's a secret. - How unfair.
- Tell me please! - I won't tell you.
No, tell me please.
Fumi-san, no breakfast for me today. I'm leaving.
I'm surprised. Yu is heading to the company earlier than you.
- That's the first time, isn't it? - That might be true.
Ryuichi.
Next week, I have an appointment for golf with Congress Member Hashimoto's daughter.
You will participate, won't you?
Yes. Alright.
Yu!
Hey, what happened? It's unusual for you not to oversleep.
Stop it! Don't touch me, you brutal woman! Let me be!
- I'm not brutal. - Takada!
How are you doing? It was so lonely.
You're involved in the design, right?
I've heard Kamiya Jin is extremly tough.
- He's terrible. - Takada!
Yes.
It was decided that our section will cooperate with the project team
in order to recrute tenants.
Yes. Here please.
The only tenants we have so far
are the restaurants which shall become the main attraction, right?
Yes. That's why
we must solicit some apparel and household goods stores too.
- Somehow you have changed, huh? - Really?
It's true. You appear like a competent guy to me.
- Thanks. - Earlier, you've been just too terrible.
Yu!
- Shouldn't we have dinner today? - I'm sorry.
Today, I have a lot of work to do for the project.
- I see. It's something urgent, right? - Well, see you.
How is it?
Within this week, 10 million dollar cash are needed.
This week?
However, we can't rely on the local financial institutions.
Seems all the local connections have gone sour already.
We have no choice but to ask banks and security companies which have no connection with Takada yet.
- But... - We have no choice.
Prepare a list of institutions which do such financings.
- Understood. - On top of that,
I want you to make an appointment with the other side and tell them it's top priority.
- I will do the rest myself. - Yes.
- Can we make it in time? - We must.
Wouldn't it be nice? You said you'd lead me around the garden.
Even though it doesn't matter much, are you really going to marry?
It's the 4th time.
This time it's the right one.
Do you know what the world will say?
Momoko doesn't care for what the world says.
What kind of man is your partner?
He's an investor. I met him in Singapore.
- What's his name? - Kousuke Kurosawa.
Never heard of. Could it be you've been swindled?
Stop with that already. It's not funny.
Onesan! (older sister) I suppose you know
for the Takada family a marriage
isn't a mere extension of a love affair.
Marriage is entering a business connection.
Oh My God.
And now it looks as if for Ryuichi such a story could be arranged.
Who's the other side?
Congress Member Hashimoto's daughter.
Sensei seems to like Ryuichi too.
It would be great if that worked.
- Momo-chan! You are here! - Yu! Long time no see!
Are you doing fine?
- I'm fine. - Momoko must leave already.
- I have a date. - Really?
Next time, I'll have more time.
- I'm back. - Welcome home.
Ryuichi! It's been so long! Are you doing well?
Yes.
You'll have a Miai soon? (arranged marriage meeting)
Well...
It's hard for you too, right? In this family even marriage is regarded as business.
And,
is that Bangkok project sound?
Overseas, I heard bad rumours.
Thank you very much.
We're tackling it properly so it should be resolved soon.
I'm glad to hear that.
Okay, I'm going now. To my date. See you.
- See you. - Good night.
Aniki, you'll have a Miai? With whom?
Congress Member Hashimoto's daughter.
Looks like that was dad's idea.
You often have to bear such things, right?
- I have to consider my position. - But still...
A marriage between 2 Houses reminds of the Warring States era. (1467-1615)
It's hard, isn't it? Being the eldest son.
Well, good night.
How is it?
This is...
- Super cool! - Isn't it!
For the walls of these buildings
use stones imported from the Toscana please.
Well, Kamiya-sensei, that's...
Is there any problem?
No.
I think it's a wonderful design.
However, our company
had the image of a more casual world in mind
for which the outlets could be prefabricated.
Did I say you can't do that with the supplimentary objects?
This would become too expensive.
The construction costs would probably multiply.
That much you should know.
Commercial facilities
which only fulfill their purpose and function are useless.
Beauty is just as important.
Yes.
Architecture, you see,
is a form of art!
We understand, Kamiya-sensei.
Thank you for this wonderful design.
We will take it home and discuss it once more within the company.
What? And then you said you would take this home?
I'm very sorry.
But, at that place it was a bit difficult to decline it.
He said if we changed the design, he would get out.
Nevertheless, isn't it your job to do something about it?
- I'm very sorry. - What are you going to do now?
Anyway, somehow I will find a way to bring him to terms.
- Somehow? - I mean...
Hasegawa-san, you are in charge of the negotiations.
Such an irresponsibility brings us in trouble.
I'm very sorry.
Apologizing won't get us anywhere.
Then, wouldn't it be good to ask another architect?
This is completely out of the question!
Working with Kamiya Jin was a decision of the top.
It's not a matter where we have anything to say.
Besides, if these negotiations failed, it would be a hard blow for Takada.
It would have an impact on our own assessment too.
Hasegawa-san, I really beg you.
Please find a breakthrough somehow.
Yes.
Well, I'm glad that you love golf too, Ayano-san.
Yes. It reminds me of the times when I studied in Europe.
You're fond of classical music, aren't you?
Have you ever visited the National Opera in Vienna?
Yes.
I've also been there a few times. It's wonderful to take a walk there.
- Wasn't it together with you, Ryuichi? - Yes.
- Sensei, haven't you often been in Vienna too? - Of course, of course.
When my daughter was studying abroad.
Hasegawa-san, shouldn't we make a short break?
I will go on for a little while.
But the both of you please do.
Excuse us.
Work means having one problem after the other, don't you think?
Yes indeed. But I see it like this.
Without trouble it wouldn't be work.
- Eh? - That's what makes it entertaining.
As expected from the woman who never gives up.
Honestly speaking,
don't you think this is a heavy burden for Hasegawa-san?
He is an able designer, but now he's put in charge of negotiations.
If you have a problem, take corrective action in due time. This is what business means too.
Yes.
This project is laying in your hands.
If you think there is a problem, why don't you deal with it as soon as possible?
I have full trust in your judgement.
Say, Yu-kun. Don't you hate working in this company?
- What's that so suddenly? - I mean because the bosses are your family.
Isn't that hard?
I guess I'm rather grateful to my family.
When I graduated from university, I failed all employment tests.
For a while, I just hung around.
Then my brother said this was wrong,
talked to Human Resources, and so I joined this company.
So that's how it was.
Well, I know myself that I'm not cut out to be a salaryman.
But I think if I join here, I should do my best.
My brother is very strict when it comes to work,
but this is a form of kindness too, isn't it?
I have absolutely nothing to be proud of.
There's nothing at which I could win against my brother.
Eh? But there must be something.
There isn't.
If you force me to name something, maybe I have more freedom.
Freedom?
Well, I mean, not to have the freedom to choose your own marriage partner,
isn't that incredible?
Yeah. Yeah, understood. First of all, get me the appointment.
No, that will be too late. Yes, please do that.
Sorry. It was an urgent call.
Is there anything wrong? You look so tired.
Yeah. It's again that trouble we're having right now.
Don't strain yourself, okay?
No. This is not the time not to strain myself.
Azusa. I said I'd introduce you to my father.
Yes.
When I'm finished with the current overseas business,
I will have a proper talk with him. So can you wait a little longer?
No problem.
We are also very busy negotiating with Kamiya-sensei
and I have a tight schedule.
Well, personally I've been indebted to Takada-san for a long time
and I'd like nothing more than following my inclination, but...
President!
Can't you please do something in this matter?
We're begging you!
Hasegawa-san?
I'm sorry. It was decided that I'll leave the team.
I'm very sorry about the circumstances.
I haven't been a help for you all.
Takada-san, Yahagi-san.
Regarding Kamiya-sensei's case, please do what you can.
I'm obliged to you.
Excuse me.
Chief. Why? Why has Hasegawa-san to leave?
Is it because the design work makes no progress?
If that's so, isn't the true cause Kamiya-sensei's freakishness?
That won't change, no matter who's in charge.
This matter is decided already.
Even if he leaves this team,
it doesn't mean Hasegawa leaves the company.
- He returns to his former place. - Yes, but...
I think you should know that this project
won't become a success without Kamiya Jin's name.
The design staff will delegate a competent person to us.
In the meantime, the both of you will somehow bring him to reason.
Yu. What about Kamiya-sensei?
Is it going well?
It's quite difficult, but somehow we will make it.
Kamiya-sensei is crucial.
If we treat him wrongly and he angrily withdraws from the layout,
what will general contractors and developers say?
Yu. If you're trying to persuade him, you better stop that.
He certainly won't listen to the opinion of an amateur.
Listen. If you do exactly as he says,
you will find a good starting point to get your wishes observed.
To find a compromise to which both sides can agree
is the most important thing in business.
How you handle it is essential.
I got it.
We have no more choice but to do something, right?
Yes.
We absolutely must not fail.
What? The both of you?
I guess it's about some nuisance with the budget.
Kamiya-sensei.
Shouldn't it be possible to find common ground?
We want to reduce the construction costs
even if that means a drop in quality.
The walls at that big open square that's the centerpoint
will be decorated with authentic Tuscan stone.
However, at other places
we could use an imitation for the walls and so reduce the costs.
Nevertheless, the big central square will be a real Italian square
that shall be the symbol of the mall.
We think this way the image you had in mind can be realized to the max.
Couldn't you somehow agree with this?
For this outlet mall the name Kamiya-sensei is essential.
Name?
Did you say "Name" right now?
What a disappointment.
You are one of those people too.
If you only want my name, there is nothing more to say.
Go home.
Somehow you seem not your usual self today, Yu-kun.
I was trying to find a starting point somewhere.
What shall we do now?
Is that true? President, thank you very much!
Vice President, could it be...
Yeah. Yotsuba Bank has given us a loan.
Transfer 10 million dollar to Bangkok immediately.
Understood.
Yes.
It's not enough? What's that supposed to mean?
Anyway, in order to keep the project running
I intended to propose a compromise plan.
But Kamiya-sensei wasn't responsive to that at all.
A compromise plan that leaves everyone dissatisfied is no good.
And to Kamiya-sensei this is a profanity.
Well, that may be so, but we're running out of time.
I see no way to persuade him.
Is that really so?
In fact, he may be waiting for a partner to whom he can talk.
Can I show you just one of my crazy ideas?
- This is what I tried to draw. - Wow. Great.
- Do you really intend to try this? - Yes.
I want to make him accept it somehow.
But for this purpose I still have a lot to learn.
Oh, Takada-kun.
For you.
Thank you very much.
If you're trying to persuade him, you better stop that.
He certainly won't listen to the opinion of an amateur.
Do you have that much interest in architecture?
- Excuse us, Sensei. - Thank you very much.
I'm an amateur in architecture and truly don't know much about it.
However,
I know that this is a genuine piece of architecture.
Ah, sorry for talking so big.
Did you know?
Architecture is derived from the word "Art".
The origin of the word "Art" is the Latin word "Ars".
And "Ars"
can also mean technique, what the Greek called "Techne"
and what's equivalent to technology.
In other words, art and technology are things that cannot be separated.
None of them can exist without the other.
With architecture it's the same.
Beauty and functionality.
Classicism and modernity.
Balancing these things, that's what I've been pursuing.
Kamiya-sensei.
Tomorrow, can you give me just 1 hour of your time?
Please take a look at this.
What is this?
It's a design Hasegawa-san created.
It uses glass in a way that's characteristic of your architecture.
The massive Italian architecture is combined with glass.
By building this tower with glass
the costs can be dramatically reduced.
But, in the eyes of the world this will be a true work of Kamiya Jin.
Are you trying to persuade me?
Yes. I think I can convince you.
- We did it! - Yeah!
- Kamiya-sensei accepted it, didn't he? - Yes.
I was stupid. Too stupid to make a compromise.
It was stupid of me not to believe in myself.
It's good to act a bit more freely, isn't it?
We did it!
I'm so glad!
50 million.
Yes!
President. It's about the Bangkok case.
I've just secured a sufficient financing.
Really?
Well done, Ryuichi.
- It was pretty hard, huh? - Yes. Thank you very much.
Well,
there's still something else.
Call the marriage proposal off please.
Actually, there is a girl I'm dating.
Alright.
One moment please.
Hello.
I've talked with my father.
I understand.
I'm looking forward to it.
I'll be waiting to hear from you.
I see. If that's so, I'll be fine too.
Excuse me. Please take care of this.
Okay.
[Human Resources Info] [Hasegawa Shu transfers to the Gunma Branch]
What does that mean?
The problem with Kamiya-sensei is solved,
so why must Hasegawa-san be transfered?
I heard that he failed at the design negotiations.
And it's a fact that in the meantime the project stagnated.
In other words, this was a damage for the company.
But the one who had the saving idea was Hasegawa-san.
This was a decision of Human Resources.
There is nothing left to say.
- This is unfair. - Yes, it is unfair.
But this is how business is.
Ah, by the way,
the one who's now in charge of Kamiya-sensei is you.
It was his wish.
He seems to like you quite well.
Perhaps it was you.
The one who ousted Hasegawa-san.
- I cannot accept it. - Hey, Yu-kun.
Aren't you drinking too much?
What will your senior at the company say?
I have no problem with it.
But, it was all Hasegawa-san's merit.
It really has a strong appeal, hasn't it?
As expected of Kamiya-sensei.
It sublimates it and transforms it into something better.
It's only because Hasegawa-san was there. Nevertheless...
What do they think an employee is? Don't treat us like fools!
Still, there are some things that can't be helped.
What is right for one person
may be unfair for someone else.
Hasegawa-san!
Takada-san!
What's wrong?
I'm sorry.
Why are you apologizing?
I haven't been a help. I couldn't do anything.
You could say I was probably expendable.
It was thanks to you that I gave my best.
Eh?
Your way to speak, and your freedom.
Seeing someone like you beside me was fun. And it became a stimulus.
Besides, wherever I go, I can do design.
There's nothing I have to regret.
Even if it was only a short while,
I could work together with Kamiya Jin.
Besides,
at the outlet mall that glass tower will be erected.
It will be visible anytime.
Even if nobody knows me,
that's enough.
Hasegawa-san...
It's thanks to you.
Please make sure that the outlets get completed, okay?
What is that?
This is Kamiya-sensei's drawing of the new design.
That's truly Kamiya-sensei.
Wonderful.
- Good-bye. - Bye-bye. Take care!
Good-bye. Good-bye.
How's your impression? Of our guy.
I couldn't really say if he's capable.
I don't know if he might become an asset for your company.
However, he reminds me a lot of you.
Really?
He's so similar to you when you were a student.
You went your way even if many people told you it was the wrong direction.
I'm sure someone has told him, right?
That he should stop trying to persuade me.
But that youngster said he would convince me.
Doesn't that prove that you've become senile?
Oi, oi!
Hello?
Eh?
What's that so suddenly?
Let me introduce you.
This is the girl I'm dating, Yahagi Azusa.
Pleased to meet you. My name is Yahagi Azusa.
Ryuichi is very obliged to you.
Oh! Yu, come here!
What's wrong? Come here, come!