Be Careful About How You Refer to Someone and Why
I've been assigned here starting today...
My name is Yamagami... of the Welfare Administrative Section.
My name is Yutaka Hasebe, First Section of the Welfare Department.
I am Saya Miyoshi,
Welfare Department... Second Section.
I am Taishi Ichimiya.
We're in the same department and similar in age,
so don't hesitate to ask me anything.
Then again, I was a newcomer until recently myself,
so as for me supervising newcomers, I...
I am clueless!
What should I do now?
I wish he wouldn't ask us that...
You're a "newcomer"?
How many years have you been working here?
Eh, eight years.
He's not a newcomer!
Ahem. Anyway...
As of today, you're all proud city employees.
Please work yourselves like a dog for all the civilians!
Dog...
So that's about it. Any questions?
Yes!
Hasebe-kun.
What time is our lunch break?
Noon.
Yes! And where is the smoking area?
There is one on both the second and third floors.
Where's the place where I won't get caught slacking off?
Hasebe-kun, you're rather aggressive... about your break.
But taking breaks is kind of important, right?
Please don't look to me for agreement!
I want to tackle this job seriously!
That's nice, Yamagami-san!
That enthusiastic attitude.
Any questions from you, Miyoshi-san?
Well...
Well, I haven't even worked part-time before...
This is my first time working,
so I'm nervous.
That wasn't a question, it was more like a counseling session.
Ah... well...
It'll be okay!
You said this is your first job,
but that's common when you join this field right after high school,
so you'll get used to it soon!
But I...
I'm a college graduate...
but I failed to get in one year, so I am 24 this year...
She's older than me!
A-Anyway, you guys,
just do your best in your own section!
Welfare Benefits Office
Welcome to our section, Yamagami-san.
We personally deal with clients as well,
so please take care of them.
O-Of course!
As for the client window, this girl knows best.
Nice to meet you, I am Megumi Chihaya.
Nice to meet you, too. I am... Yamagami.
Where do I apply for temporary welfare after child birth?
Number 19.
About the national pension plan...
Number 13.
I'm having some problems with raising my child...
Number 12.
Thanks.
We get a lot of clients,
but we don't have many in need of our service,
so I can't teach you the job.
Oh...
What do they actually do here in this department, then?
Hey...
I want a maternity health record book.
Oh, right!
Just a moment, please. Well...
Hey, hurry it up!
I'm sorry!
Number 19.
Sheesh...
By the way, we get scolded if we don't reply right away.
This is a boring job, huh?
No! That's not true! This is fun!
Well, that's a bit of an exaggeration.
Yamagami-kun.
Yes!
Please fill out the necessary information on this document
and bring it to the section manager's desk.
Name Address Phone Numbers
I have to learn everything fast...
Come to think of it,
I wonder how Hasebe-san and Miyoshi-san are doing.
See ya...
Hey, you can't work the reception counter by yourself yet.
Senpai...
I got her email address!
What are you doing?!
It just sort of happened.
Just sort of happened? Did you read the paperwork?
I read and memorized it already.
Memorized it?
I have a question for you, Senpai.
What is it?
I excelled in everything since I was a child
and there isn't anything I'm not good at...
What do you suggest I do?
How about some common courtesy for your elders?
Oh, that I'm not good at!
That looks troublesome... What about Miyoshi-san?
Oh, I see...
She was nervous, but she's doing okay at the counter.
And my daughter-in-law is really terrible...
I've been at this for a long while, but is this okay?
Part of my job is to listen to what they have to say,
but this seems wrong.
She's just caught up in the client's long story.
I need to help her!
Miyoshi-chan.
Hasebe-san.
Give me your cell phone number.
Hey, your email address is okay, too. Just your email address!
I think he is a failure as a human being...
Excuse me, where is the department head's desk?
Oh, it's right there.
Yamagami-san.
Oh, Miyoshi-san, Hasebe-san.
Thanks for all your hard work. How is work going for you guys?
I was caught up in this old lady's long story.
Is that so...
It's not going as smoothly as I'd hoped for me, either.
R-Really?
Yeah. I haven't been able to slack off as much as I thought I could.
That...
How about you, Yamagami-san?
W-Well, I can't do my job very well, yet.
Also, a client already scolded me.
The first time is always like that for anyone!
Isn't that right, Hasebe-san?
What? Really?
I wonder if we're not cut out for this civil service job.
Th-Th-That's not the case at all!
Let's just do our best!
Number 19.
Thank you.
Well, about the insurance...
It's about the change of your insurance, correct?
Number 17.
Thank you.
It's a bit calmer now.
Now that things have calmed down, I feel tired all of a sudden.
It's your first day, too.
Perhaps I didn't realize how tense I was.
You should relax a bit.
That's true. Well, if you say so...
Her stiff shoulders probably aren't just from being tense.
We're all set here, so you can return to your other duties.
Okay!
You are awesome, Yamagami-san!
I idolize you!
What? Really?
Yes!
I want to handle the clients,
do the office work, and finish up
work fast as you!
Huh? Do I seem that sketchy?
Speaking of which, you were really into your work earlier.
Yamagami-san, you must really like this ward office job.
Not really...
It's almost break time... I should just finish this up.
Yamagami-san!
Yes?
I received this, but...
it's not filled out all the way.
You didn't write your full name.
What's your first name, Yamagami-san?
Yamagami-san, you can't have that
kind of attitude toward your superior.
Right?
Young kids are scary...
No, that's not it!
I'm sorry. I tend to hide my name
because it's weird.
What the heck? It's just a name.
Lately, a lot of people use strange characters
for phonetic reasons for their name, so you shouldn't worry.
It has nothing to do with that,
but because I am a civil servant...
I just remembered...
When I asked if you like the ward office job, you looked hesitant.
Actually, the reason I decided to work for the ward office was...
for revenge.
Revenge?!
When I was born...
So many names to choose from...
Let's ask other people's opinions, too!
Lucy Kimiko Akie Airi Shiori Rinya Yuho Yuki Reina
It was a good idea to ask their ideas for a name, but...
We don't know which one to choose!
...And after much deliberation,
my name ended up as Yamagami... Lucy...
Lucy?!
Kimiko, Akie, Airi,
More names?!
Shiori, Rinne, Yoshiho, Ayano, Tomika,
We have a modern day Jugem Jugem...
Chitose, Sanae, Mikiko, Ichika...
Oh, it's lunch break!
I'm not done yet!
Anyway...
There is someone in this city
who allowed this crazy name on the birth certificate...
Oh, everything seems to be in order. Looks good.
An employee who didn't care
about his work and let this name pass...
If he had asked them, "Are you sure this is okay?"
then maybe I wouldn't have ended up with a name like this.
Even if he isn't working in the birth and residence certificate division,
he must be working somewhere within this office... and...
I became a city office worker so I can meet this person
and say something!
What was that?
Revenge, huh?
I mean, you should confront your parents first!
What? But I must exact my revenge!
Miyoshi-san!
You understand how I feel, right?
Ah, well... kind of...
Yes, revenge, revenge! Let's go get lunch, Lucy!
Stop it!
Please don't call me by my first name so casually!
Please calm down, Yamagami-san!
V-Violence isn't good!
That's right, Lucy!
Dang it!
Good morning!
My name is Yamagami and I just started working for
the Welfare Benefits Section yesterday. It's nice to meet you.
I know you.
You must be Lucy Yamagami, right?
Good morning!
Good morning, Lucy-chan.
Oh, boy...
Good morning.
What's the matter, Yamagami-san?
I went to visit the other divisions earlier,
but every time I introduced myself, I got discouraged.
It just means that you were born with so much love!
That love is quite heavy...
There must be other people out there with similarly odd names, too!
Your name is nice... just Saya...
No matter what you say, you can't make her happy, Miyoshi-chan.
Sorry!
I can't focus on my job if I continue being depressed.
Miyoshi-san, Hasebe-san,
let's do our best again today!
Oh, we started at the same time, so just talk to me casually.
Indeed.
But both of you are older than me.
It's fine. Once again, it's nice to meet ya, Lucy.
Don't refer to me so casually, Hasebe!
My apologies, Yamagami-san.
Then what would you like me to call you?
Your entire name?
Lucy Kimiko Akie Airi Shiori Rinne Yoshiho Chi—
How about you just call me by my family name?
Don't throw documents, Yamagami-san.
I'm sorry!
You're so mean Lucy,
simply because you have a vendetta against a civil servant...
Aside from that I don't like you as a person.
That's awful.
I just want to get along with my co-workers.
Come on, Lucy.
I'll get along with you if you call me by my family name.
Yamagami-san, your name tag has arrived
from the General Affairs Department.
Please wear it around your neck.
Okay...
Health and Welfare Division: Welfare Benefits Section
Yamagami Lucy [Abbreviated]
City of Mitsuba
[Abbreviated]
My name is being abbreviated...
People back away from me, I'm laughed at,
my name is being abbreviated...
Yamagami-san, they probably did it as a favor to you.
Goodbye.
You seem to be getting the hang of things, Yamagami-san.
Yes.
Hello—
This's why I hate you civil servants!
I've gotten used to being scolded.
Right.
People in the city hate the civil servants...
I wonder if it's because we get paid from their tax money.
Plus if you end up in deep thought in view of others,
it seems like you're slacking off
and they hate you even more.
That's it, Chihaya-san!
When some people slack off, it tends to stand out
and that becomes the image of civil servants!
I just happened to get another email address!
Stop it!
Some People
Maybe because of people like that...
I think so.
Let's save the nature of Mitsuba
People hate the civil servants?
Certainly, Hasebe is different, but not everyone is hated.
Then is there any city worker that people like?
Of course, well...
Like who for example?
For example... Let's see...
And then the other day, my daughter-in-law did...
I wonder how many times
I have heard this story already...
Oh, it's this late already?
I am going to head home. See you again Saya-chan.
Oh... Thank you very much!
Oof... Hey, lady, would you listen for a sec?
I got this document from here a while ago.
But, you know, my son is...
See, they like her.
Somehow, that seems different.
Welfare First Division
Of course the people hate the civil servants,
because we get our salary from their taxes.
Then you should see to your work more seriously.
What are you talking about?
Being a city employee is the ideal job of the country.
I represent my country and live an easy life!
Because of a guy like this, we are despised by the citizens...
Whew, can someone please get me some tea?
I'll go, sir!
Hey, you're in a different department.
I am going to go on lunch break.
I'm going, too!
You just took a break.
Oh, excuse me...
Someone's in here.
I know that...
Hasebe!
Hold it!
It's not that I'm angry. I'm telling you this because you should know.
I am sorry.
Oh, no... Miyoshi-san is in trouble again. I need to do something!
Nowadays young kids are... you know...
It's not like I have all the time in the world.
Excuse me...
Is there some sort of problem?
Problem?
Oh, my!
I never said it was a problem.
Just for your information, I am not a claimer, either,
but you know, when I was young... this happened so often!
I made it worse...
Nowadays, young kids don't know what it's like to suffer, so...
Excuse me, ma'am,
is everything all right?
Hasebe-san!
Oh my, what a handsome man!
Thank you very much.
It's an honor to get compliments from such a beautiful lady.
You said beautiful? Oh, my god!
Oh, by the way, I came here to get a nursing certificate, but...
It will be over at counter number 18.
Oh, I didn't know!
Oh, might I help you on your feet?
Oh, my...
You are so helpful...
See you again...
You're a life-saver, Hasebe-san.
Oh, is that so?
Yes, thank you so much...
Hasebe!
Nursing certification is our job!
See ya, Lucy!
So that was just part of his slacking off... I'd better try not to be like that.
Excuse me...
Yes!
What's taking so long? Hurry up, will you?
I'm sorry!
I came here out of my busy schedule,
so it'll be a problem if you slack off and don't do your job correctly.
Looks good!
I know, right?!
You are so right! That's why they criticize the city work!
They don't even double check the documents and when you're
the one who gets that kind of service, it's horrible!
That's why I hate civil servants!
What do you think you are doing being on their side?
Oh, I'm so sorry!
Well, usually...
I lost it in front of a client...
Whew, here you go.
Right!
Well...
Come on, lady!
Just because I forgot my personal stamp, you can't register my documents?
You guys are so inflexible!
That's why people call you guys "tax thieves!"
Well, that's... uh...
Not to mention...
Yamagami-san's in trouble! What should I do?
Hey, can't you just do something about this?
I understand your concern, but...
Excuse me, sir...
I am terribly sorry.
Huh?
If we allow the exception to pass so easily,
then we set a bad example to the
people who actually bring their personal stamp.
Oh, well then, I'll go pick it up.
I am terribly sorry.
I did my work, Lucy.
Thank you very much.
Once you put your mind to it, you can do it, huh?
Oh, you're falling for me now?
If you marry me, though, then you'll be Hasebe Lucy (abbreviated)
and, either way, it won't be... cool.
Lucy, it's not good to get mad so easily.
It was my fault for giving you another chance.
But really, you saved me earlier. I need to be more professional quickly.
But don't think too much, there'd be no end to it, okay?
You should relax like me.
You relax too much.
Oh, yeah. Being the third generation of civil servants in my family,
I will give you a good word of advice.
What is it?
For civil servants, getting scolded is the number one job.
So give up already, okay?
Somehow that makes sense.
Hey.
Y-Yes?
Thank you for your help earlier.
Here you go.
What? Oh, okay.
See ya.
Thank you very much
There you are!
Thanks for your help earlier.
Oh, it was nothing.
I am sorry our staff was rude to you earlier.
Oh, no worries.
See you later, Miss!
Hasebe-san...
Like you said earlier, perhaps our job is to get scolded.
But I will try harder!
Now then, give me your email address!
I don't get what you are trying to do.
I'll register it under Lucy!
Stop calling me Lucy, already!
Okay, I got it. So you want me to be like you, then?
Huh?
You can call me Tom, Lucy!
Why would I call you that?!
This time, I blocked!
It won't happen every time.
Wait!
You can't catch me!
Why... you...
Yamagami-san and Hasebe-san
look so comfortable at work already. I envy them.
I wouldn't want you to envy that...
But Yamagami-san seems like...
This is the final straw!
The office is closing, so I'm going home now.
She said she has a grudge
against civil servants, but she seems rather suited
for the position.
You may be right.
Yamagami-kun, come here real quick.
Sure.
You, too, Hasebe-kun.
Now I'm going to lecture you about running around earlier.
Huh?
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