I can't accept this.
Then what about Ibuki?
Yagami, you go home with your father.
Why won't you take it, Mr. Godai?
The truth is, I want this letter of introduction
more than anything.
But I can't accept it.
I'm afraid this may take me somewhere I don't want to be.
I want to choose my own path to my future.
It's my life, after all
Mr. Godai?
All right kids! I'll take you ALL on!
C'mon!
I'm gonna get you!
Godai!
Ouch!
Godai! I got it! I got a job!
I got a job with Mirage Industries!
Director Yagami's letter of introduction worked!
He actually gave you that letter?
That's great, Sakamoto!
Thanks.
Isn't it nice to have Ibuki home again?
It was a long month.
I wonder why Godai refused your letter?
Who cares about him. He brought me nothing but grief.
You know that.
W-Well, but still
I don't even want to hear his name!
I wonder what he meant
when he said he wanted to choose his own path?
I don't know.
Maybe I've become a pain in his butt.
Maybe Mr. Godai got tired. You're pretty persistent, Yagami.
Why don't you go talk to him?
He might be regretting what he said.
You should! You even left home to try to help.
You should talk to him.
Cheers!
Great!
Beer hasn't tasted this good since I got into college!
I can't believe you actually wrangled that letter
out of Director Yagami.
I was desperate.
I knew if I missed that chance..
You're not regretting what you did..?
You better not hate me later.
You better not come crying to me
when your company goes under.
Mirage Industries sounds like a company that would just disappear.
S-Sakamoto, I'm Just kidding!
You heard what Yagami's dad said.
He said he selected that company
and that he'd guarantee that it won't go bankrupt.
Gotcha!
Let's drink and party tonight! It's on me!
We'd like five or six more beers,
and keep 'em flowing!
I also want shochu and tonic with lemon and oolong tea.
Strawberries, tomatoes, melons, green apples,
plums, oranges, cucumbers, avocados, whatever.
And reserve me a bottle to keep here!
One more beer!
C'mon, Godai. Hurry up.
I'll be right there!
So that's it.
Godai--?
What?
He said Sakamoto got a job.
So he might stay out with him all night, drinking?
Yes.
He's so happy-go-lucky.
Thank you! Please come again!
Godai, let's go somewhere else.
Somewhere else?
A cabaret!
I know someone who works at one.
He can introduce us to some nice girls.
You sure love introductions, don't you?
Got a problem with that?
So let's toast to your new job, Mr. Student!
Thank you!
Four more beers here, please!
And some smoked cuttlefish hors d'oeuvres!
Your generosity will surely get you far in life.
That's right.
This guy has the most incredible connection.
I don't know what Godai is thinking.
He never came home last night, did he?
He was celebrating Sakamoto's employment
I know, but does he really have the time
to be celebrating for other people?
He's too happy-go-lucky.
His future wife will have a hard life.
I don't know about that, but work is something he'll have to do for life.
He should take the time to find one that suits him.
But it's already October.
He really should have taken that letter of introduction.
If only he had that,
even good-for-nothing Godai could have.
Please! Godai is doing the very best he can in his own way.
I think.
Sakamoto!
Hey! Sakamoto!
It's open.
It reeks in here.
I knew you were sleeping. GET UP!
What is it?
Don't "what is it?" me! Get up already.
M-Mr. Ioka?
C'mon! Get up and get ready to work.
Get ready?
Don't play dumb.
You promised last night
that you'd work to pay off what you owe.
I-I don't remember that. You?
Give up the charade. C'mon!
Just come as you are. Don't be late.
Late?! Oh no!
Where do you think you're going?
Where else?! To the preschool!
Idiot! Don't talk nonsense!
No.
Yagami? How did it go?
They told me he's not here.
He's not? And we came all the way here.
I wonder if he's job-hunting?
I don't know. They said he never called in.
Sick, maybe?
Car accident?
Kidnapped?
N-No way.
Until you pay back what you owe, I'm going to work you hard.
You better be prepared.
Yes, sir.
I can't hear you!
YES, SIR!
All right. To draw in customers, we must smile and articulate.
Say it
Yes! To draw in customers, we must smile and articulate!
Good. Remember what you Just said.
That's our company motto.
Huh?
Smile!
Now we will begin your practical training.
Practical...
...training?
Sir! You there, sir!
Sir, please take advantage of our special offer and experience paradise!
N-No.
Please! Just give us a try.
You're here to have a good time, aren't you?
W-Well
Please show these two gentlemen in!
Now you try.
Uh.
C'mon, wake up!
Do it. Jeez.
W-What'll we do?
We gotta do it, I guess.
C'mon ! Talk to 'em!
Um..
That cabaret over there.
we have a special offer now, and um..
What did you say?
We have a special offer over at that cabaret.
Idiot! Don't talk to couples!
And what's with your dismal attitude? Huh?!
I-I'm sorry.
Look at Sakamoto. He's doing all right.
How about it, sir?! We've got some great girls!
Don't be shy.
Never mind me..
No, Sakamoto! He's our regular customer.
How nice to see you,
Mr. Executive from Mirage Industries!
Please come in, sir. Lisa is waiting for you.
Hey.. Isn't Mirage Industries the place that hired you?
This isn't good. He's a regular here?
What's up?
I'm sorry! I'll leave Godai here with you.
Please!
What?!
H-Hey!
Hold it! What's the idea?
You're going to run, too? Huh?!
No way...!
Godai?
Good morning.
How's your job search going?
I'm on my way to see my career counselor again.
I see. You're trying so hard.
You look a little run down. Are you okay?
M-Me? S-Sure. I'm fine. I'm off!
I didn't have to lie to her. What am I doing?
Y-Yagami?
I'm so glad you weren't sick.
What do you mean?
I dropped by the preschool yesterday,
and they told me you took a day off.
Oh. But as you can see, I'm fine.
How's your job hunt going?
Okay.
Um..
I'm sorry, but there's somewhere I need to go.
Sorry about that.
Then see you next time.
Sure.
I'm really sorry.
I-It's okay.
See you.
Yes.
Maybe he does think I'm a pain in the butt.
To draw in customers, we must smile and articulate.
One more time!
Yes! To draw in customers, we must smile and articulate.
Good! Let's see that enthusiasm again today!
Yes!
Please check us out! We have special pricing!
Come in! Come in!
Right now, come in and have all you can eat and drink
for a special price!
Sir!
You're not bad when you put your mind to it.
You think so? I have to work hard enough
to cover for Sakamoto, after all
You've got the right attitude!
Right attitude. Sure.
I'm just desperate!
Come on in! We've got young girls!
It's all-you-can-eat and drink for an unbelievably low price!
Sir! You, sir!
Yes?
What in the world are you up to?
W-Well
Hey!
Don't walk away from him! Show him in!
Please show me in.
You're Godai's next-door neighbor?
- We'll have to take care of you! - Go ahead and order!
Whatever you want. It's all on Godai!
When did I ever say it's on me?
Manager!
W-What are you talking about?
You want me to tell her
that you're working at a cabaret
instead of looking for a real job?
Bring five or six bottles here, won't you?!
I'm going to drink til closing tonight!
Yotsuya, remember your promise. Not a word to the manager.
Get off my case. Can't you trust me?
Open quietly.
Why are you acting so nervous, Godai?
Remember, not a word.
Welcome home.
You two were out together? How unusual.
As a matter of fact, we were at a ca-
Yotsuya!
Caviar is delicious.
Are you drunk?
H-He's so drunk.
Let's go upstairs.
-- Um... -- Yes?
How did your meeting with your career counselor go?
Oh, yes.
Don't worry. He's pretty much set
A service-oriented line of work, was it, Godai?
You're making no sense. Let's go to sleep.
Are we sleeping together?
Of course not
I can't tonight
If his job search isn't going well,
he might be embarrassed to see you.
I wonder. Seems like he's avoiding you every time.
Maybe it's time to call it quits.
It doesn't matter what you all say.
Yagami's going to see this through
until Mr. Godai gets a job. Right?
How sweet.
Come in! We have special pricing for tonight only!
Sir! Experience paradise for a special price!
Is it true that we can drink for free?
Sure. I have a friend who works here.
Hey! It's Godai!
What're you doing here?
Yotsuya! You promised!
Don't worry. I didn't say a word to the manager.
Hey. You're sure I can deduct their bill off your pay?
Godai, why don't you drink, too?
Whose money do you think you're using?! Whose?!
Akemi, you're wanted at table six.
Yes!
How old are you, Akemi?
Seventeen.
Really?
Hello there. I'm Akemi.
Your outfit's so cute! I'd love to wear that, too!
I bet you'd look great in this.
Thank you!
Godai, maybe I'll work here, too!
Do whatever you want!
Damn them freeloaders!
Maybe I should just tell Manager about this.
No, I can't!
She thinks I've been busy tying to get a real job.
Godai, thanks!
You better come home soon.
Wait! This is a secret you have to keep from the manager.
Is that clear?
It's okay with us.
Do you want us to tell her in a subtle way?
I'm not good at subtlety.
Neither am I
No thank you. I'll tell her myself when the time comes.
Please do, or we'd feel awkward.
Yeah. We can't keep imposing on you every night
You're going to swindle me every night?
You're making us sound bad!
What a delicious secret, Godai.
We're back!
Good evening.
You weren't with Godai tonight?
He must be running around, job hunting.
With a yellow sash around his head, perhaps.
Am I missing something?
Why don't we have a drink, Manager?
Sit down.
Here?
C'mon ! Here's to Godai's future employment! Cheers!
Cheers!
Cheers.
Come in! Eat and drink all you want!
Akemi, you're wanted at Table Six!
Yes!
Damn! I always work diligently.
I know. I know.
No, you don't!
Why does this always happen to me?
Yeah. Yeah.
Don't you agree?
I do. I do.
I'm leaving.
Thanks. That'll be 2,800 yen.
I don't have enough.
Come in! It's delicious, but cheap!
Sir! Come on in! Delicious oden!
You're good at this. I need you to make 500 more yen.
I'm a professional, you know.
Sir! You there, sir! How about some great oden?!
Come in! Come in and have some delicious oden!
Sir! Sir!
Fired from preschool?!
Then where has he been eating.
those homemade lunches?
Godai, you better fess up like a man!
Next: "I'm So Sorry, Kyoko. I Don't Deserve to Eat Your Lunch"
But don't you quit that cabaret, okay?