Aniki has always been perfect.
I'll propose on the shareholder meeting to make Ryuichi
the next president of Takada.
Yu. Stop embarrassing me and Ryuichi.
- There's nothing at which I could win against my brother. - But there must be something.
If you force me to name something, maybe I have more freedom.
I'm very sorry.
When we noticed it, the debt had already exploded.
Are you saying we have to provide 10 billion yen?
10 billion yen?
Aniki disappeared because he couldn't raise this capital.
Ryuichi has always found a solution for everything.
And a perfect one at that.
The more you aim for perfection,
the fragiler and weaker you are.
Never relying on anyone, making all the decisions by himself,
that's just Ryuichi's way of living, isn't it?
Azusa-san, can you really become happy this way?
This is my fiance, Mister Kousuke Kurosawa.
He manages investments and funds.
- Can't you scrape up 10 billion yen? - You are my kind of guy.
I won't invest in Takada.
I will invest 10 billion yen in you.
Was it really you who arranged this investment?
Of course.
I worked a miracle. I did it all by myself.
All by yourself?
I must really be a chosen man.
There is a person who convinced Kurosawa-san to make the investment.
The person on whom you would rely the least.
It's Yu-kun!
Yu!
Aniki.
Why?
Why did you help me?
Why did you ask Kurosawa to invest?
Did it feel good to help me secretly?
I only...
Kurosawa Kousuke?
- Yes. Do you know him? - Ah, well... and?
I still don't know the details,
but he was president of a Singapore-based Japanese fund
that's been profitable in recent years.
I'm sorry to say that if in the future some trouble should happen,
I have no intention to help you in any way.
And should you ask me for financial support,
I wouldn't lend you even a single yen.
He of all people...
- Good morning. - Morning.
Aniki, I'm sorry for doing something unnecessary.
Chairman.
Bangkok was a serious matter, wasn't it?
Indeed,
it's true that BDC had more liabilities than we had anticipated.
But Ryuichi solved it all by himself.
Please rest assured.
By himself?
Listen, Takayuki.
What is necessary for Takada in the future?
Challenge, adventure, risk.
Being not afraid of these things and the willingness to try new concepts
are the key to Takada's future growth and stability.
To me, protecting our 1,000 employees and their families is an obligation.
That's exactly why
I have built a foundation as solid as I am myself.
Thanks to that, Ryuichi became brilliant.
Solid?
I will say only this.
For managers who permanently avoid risks,
there is no future.
Excuse me.
- Oh, Ryuichi. - Chairman, you are here?
President, this is the future business plan.
Ryuichi, you solved it all by yourself, right?
Yes. Temporarily, it was confusing,
but then we could return to the initial plan.
- Now we can be relieved. - Why did you ask Kurosawa to invest?
What was the deciding factor?
In the first place, we needed a solid base,
and so I considered what could be done to avoid risks.
At that point, Kurosawa came in.
- We understand. Thank you. - Excuse me.
A perfect risk avoider, isn't he?
- Good morning. - Morning.
- What happened to your face? - I fell down from my bicycle!
You fell down? How did that happen?
It was the road. The road. On this road, there's such a step.
This step I hit with my bicycle, and then I rolled and rolled and rolled.
- Such a thing can't end well, right? - I guess not.
You tell us this, but didn't you in fact go to some dangerous place?
I did not.
- He did go! - I did not!
- Takada! - Yes.
This customer...
What happened to your face?
Ah, well, I fell down from my bicycle.
What's that? Appearing with such a face
- is rude to our customers. - I'm sorry.
After you finally came back to section 5,
I thought you would behave responsibly.
You got beaten up? By Ryuichi-san?
No, it's no big deal. It was in the spur of the moment.
It was my fault.
Yesterday, I told Ryuichi-san everything.
That you asked Kurosawa-san for the investment.
I'm sorry.
It's nothing to worry about.
I guess Aniki had soon heard of it anyway.
Still, hitting you...
It doesn't hurt at all. I'm alright.
- I'm truly sorry. - I said I'm alright.
Besides, I think Aniki will properly understand
that you thought of him when you told him everything.
I just had to tell him.
If he had run around totally clueless,
it had looked somehow sad.
Well, somehow I'm envious of Aniki.
Because he has you who understands him more than anyone else,
whereas I have no one who would support me.
I think Aniki actually holds you in high regard.
That's why you shouldn't worry so much.
It's not just that.
I told it for Ryuichi-san's sake. But that's not the only reason.
Somewhere I felt it would be unforgivable
if nobody knew how much you achieved.
It was wrong of me to leave so suddenly yesterday.
To be honest, I was a little shocked because of that story.
Against my own will I became angry.
I also said too much. I'm sorry.
No, you only said it because you thought of my sake.
But now I appreciate it. Thank you.
Look, Azusa.
This weekend, I will take the first rest since a long time.
From now on, the both of us
have to decide a lot of things regarding our marriage.
I will try to give you as much of my time as I can.
Thank you.
To be honest, I'm not happy about Kurosawa's investment.
But, it was Ryuichi's decision and so I want to respect it.
Why on earth...
Why on earth... what?
Oneesan, I want to thank you.
Why these formalities?
If now the Bangkok project goes well,
for Takada as well as for Kousuke it's win-win.
There's no need to talk about it.
I wonder.
You wonder what?
He is a man who's not to be trusted.
It's quite possible that you have been deceived.
That story again. Well, it's true.
Even Momoko was surprised this time.
5 minutes!
They had met for 5 minutes and he decided he could trust in Yu.
Yu?
Olala~
- I guess it's time for me to go. - Wait please.
What was with Yu?
Don't tell me...
Takayuki. Did you really believe Ryuichi arranged this story by himself?
It was Yu.
Yu asked Kousuke to invest.
You had told Kousuke he's a man who's not to be trusted, right?
Yu said it didn't matter to him what kind of man Kousuke was.
What he needed now was a man who could scrape up 10 billion yen.
Yu?
Let me tell you,
Kousuke is not a man who would entrust such a large sum to everyone.
He didn't invest it because of Takada.
Even less because of Ryuichi.
He invested 10 billion in a man named Yu.
Of course, he judged it would be a sound business.
Olala~
The wedding party invitation list, please check it out!
- Cheers! - Cheers!
Takada is back in section 5. That's great, isn't it?
No, it's neither very good nor bad.
No! It's great! Right?
You say this because you've drunk too much, Chief.
Still, even though we can't rely on Takada, it's nice to have him with us, right?
He will brighten up section 5. Even if he's not reliable.
Well, that's not a compliment, is it?
- He perceived it! - It was easy to perceive.
But, I also like this department. It's comfortable and everyone is nice.
So let's now again...
Cheers!!
Cheers! It was my turn now.
I'm back.
Yu!
Yes?
Did you ask Kurosawa for the investment?
Was it like that?
I'm sorry. Seems I did something unnecessary.
Why did you ask Kurosawa?
Why, you ask. Everyone was worried,
so I thought I should try to ask him.
I'm really very sorry for doing unnecessary things.
Now, excuse me.
Wait!
Didn't you think Kurosawa was suspicious?
- Well, indeed, he looked suspicious. - Then, why?
Well, was there another way to raise 10 billion?
Not now. I don't think it would be possible now
to find someone who took the risk of the Bangkok business.
I did it so Aniki could come back.
Without Aniki, there is no future for Takada.
For managers who permanently avoid risks,
there is no future.
I'm sorry.
It's not right of me to talk so precociously, is it?
Well, I go to sleep. Good night.
In the first place, we needed a solid base,
and so I considered what could be done to avoid risks.
For managers who permanently avoid risks,
there is no future.
I don't think it would be possible now
to find someone who took the risk of the Bangkok business.
There is no future for Takada.
Understood. Then, I will contact you again.
Excuse me.
Alright!
Yu!
What are you doing!
- Say, do you have time next weekend? - Why?
I haven't been at the movies for a long time. So I just thought I should go.
Now that you're back in section 5, you should have free time.
The movies... why not!
Eh, really?
- Really? Then, which... - Takada!
- Yes. - The president called for you.
Eh? For me?
You shall come to the president's office immediately.
- Just go. - The president called for you?
Did you do anything bad?
- Hurry up and go! - Yes.
Excuse me.
Did you call for me?
Come with me tonight.
To the dinner at the Draymond Resort.
- Dinner? - It's an important client.
Don't say anything rude.
You are also a Takada.
From now on, behave a bit more like one.
We will leave here at 18 o'clock.
Yes.
And...
Wear a suit that's a little more decent.
I'm sorry.
What are you doing? Come!
Yes.
Yu, you can't wear such a necktie.
- Try this one. - Yes.
Azusa! Azusa!
Hi, Azusa! The wedding...
What, what, what?
We have not yet made it public within the company.
I'm sorry!
What brings you here today?
I happened to be in the neighborhood and wanted to see you.
Shouldn't we have a little tea?
Yes.
- You've told it to the president? - I did.
When he said Ryuichi had arranged the whole story by himself
and Kousuke might have deceived me,
I told him that it was Yu.
So that's how it was.
But isn't it strange?
No one knew that it was Yu who had done it.
For Takayuki it was like a shock.
Fathers just don't know anything about their own children.
Momoko-san. Ryuichi-san and Yu-kun,
how have they been as children?
Well, Yu has always been Yu.
Among the both of them, he turned out more like Papa and Momoko.
He could do something surprising out of the blue.
You can see that in his eyes.
Ryuichi has always been a very delicate and kind child.
He was several years older and took good care of Yu.
But, since you will carry on the Takada House, let me tell you.
The result was that this child
became accustomed to bear every burden all by himself.
But this is part of the fate to be born in the Takada House.
Azusa. It may be difficult, but good luck with Ryuichi, okay?
Well, I have to go. Take your time.
Hello.
Azusa. I know it's sudden, but are you free this evening?
This evening? For what?
Shouldn't we go for dinner?
I've got a reservation at "Francois Joubert" where we always wanted to go.
That's fantastic. It wasn't easy to get, right?
Actually, one of my friends of college days is an acqaintance of the chef
and he asked him if it's possible to arrange a restaurant wedding there.
He said they normally never accept such things,
but he would do Takada the favor.
And he said the both of us should once visit the restaurant together.
I see.
Azusa, I'm telling you, for the party
a place like "Francois Joubert" would be good.
Alright. Then, see you later, okay?
- President. - Oh, Ryuichi, what is it?
- Where are you going? - To a dinner. I will take Yu along.
I see. Whom will you meet?
Well, it's nothing important.
And, what will you do?
This evening, I'll dine with Azusa at "Francois Joubert".
We want to check if it's the right venue for our wedding party.
I see. That's good. Give Azusa-san my regards, okay?
Yes.
- Okay, let's go. - Yes.
I did it a lot in my school days. Travels for poor backpackers.
The son of a rich family as a backpacker?
He would travel alone to any place if he feels the desire.
When I visited Cuba,
I took a nap in a park.
And when I woke up, my purse was gone! First, I thought it was a pickpocketting.
But when I turned ideas over in my mind what I should do now,
I fell asleep again.
And when I woke up, there was plenty of money right before my eyes.
And since I had a short haircut too,
I felt like an Obosan doing a Zen meditation.
- Obosan? - Monk.
By the way, if you could choose, what kind of resort facilities would you like.
Let's see... If I could choose...
I'm sorry. It has become late.
Don't you have to work?
It's about our wedding ceremony. Nothing has a higher priority.
Let's go.
For a wedding in the Takada family
it's not done with a normal party.
We have to invite politicians and business people,
so the venue must be carefully chosen.
That's right.
Thinking about it, there's not much time.
This weekend, I guess we should go inspecting the church.
This weekend?
What's wrong?
That's alright, isn't it?
Let's hurry.
It seems that chef is quite hot-tempered.
Thanks a lot.
My pleasure. Good luck, kid.
How was it?
At first, it was demanding, but then it became somehow fun.
Speaking of it, I was nervous only in the beginning.
Well then, Yu.
I think I will leave this resort development project to you.
Leave it to me?
You must continue to grow in confidence.
You mean me? No...
I pin my hopes on you.
What are you dawdling there?
The selection of the team members is up to you.
As outlined in the handouts,
we are proceeding according to the original schedule.
- Bangkok is running smoothly, right? - As expected of the vice president.
No. The important stage begins now. Please give me your support.
As next,
I'd like to inform you about a new domestic business.
A new business?
Right. It's a luxury resort development.
The American hotel chain Draymond Resort
will build a new resort hotel in Japan,
and as partner for this Takada was chosen.
Getting this contract
will without doubt mean a great leap forward for Takada.
- It will be a rewarding business, won't it? - That's right.
And as the person in charge of it...
- Call him in. - Yes.
Excuse me.
We will leave it to Takada Yu.
- That's a big surprise. - That's right.
I will do my utmost to make this a success.
Please give me your support.
President!
It's not that I think your decision is a mistake,
but isn't it still a bit early for Yu to be put in charge of a project?
For us, this is a business where we must not fail.
- I will do it myself. - You work a little too much.
If you pay no attention to your pace,
your health will suffer sooner or later.
No, I think this is not quite the right time for it.
And, if you want to give Yu a try,
let me take care of him. So...
I will leave this project to Yu!
Come on...
Come on, calm down.
The Bangkok business will enter the critical phase now.
I think you know
how important for Takada's future this business is.
You will have to concentrate on it for a while.
Besides, you have to make the preparations for your wedding.
This is also an important task.
You must think a little of Azusa-san too. Okay?
So, what do you want to talk about?
Can't you join my Draymond Resort development project team?
Me?
I feel greatly honored, but isn't this a major project?
Yes. It will have an impact on Takada for about the next 10 years.
That's exactly why I want you to work with us.
We have worked together until recently,
and I've learned so much from you and I admire that you never give up.
If there's one person I want as support,
then it's my senpai Azusa-san. (senpai = senior)
Somehow I feel if I can work with you, it will become a success. So...
It sounds as if I was praised for my lifetime achievement.
I'm begging you!
Wait! Yu-kun, raise your head.
You won't do it, right?
I'm also begging you!
I did it!
- Pleased to see you. - Pleased to see you, Leader.
- Huh? Your hair is dark? - It's because of his new status.
- He's our leader now. - You can speak to me as you've done before.
- Pleased to see you. - Pleased to see you.
- Oh, seems it's finally starting. - Director Dan.
No, no, no. "General Manager".
I was promoted today.
Basically, you are in charge of it. But you will report to me.
Understood, General Manager Dan.
First comes the formal greeting, right? From the leader.
- We're curious, so please. - Yes.
Takada Real Estate decided to participate in the development of a luxury hotel resort.
I'm the leader of this project,
Takada Yu.
I'm still inexperienced,
but with the help of General Manager Dan and everyone else here,
this project will for sure become a success.
Please give me your support.
Project leader?
As you said, Saki-san, he might get rapidly ahead.
If you don't tell him your feelings quickly, he will be really far away.
I know that.
- Yu! - I'm late. Sorry.
That's absolutely alright. Now it's your treat.
- No, it's not. - What!
I don't want. Saki-san, beer!
Yes.
- Because of work? - Of course. It's difficult.
- Thanks for the treat. - It's not my treat. Stop with that.
I've heard the news. How is it? It must be an unfamiliar feeling.
How it is, you ask. I don't really know,
but you could say it begins unexpectedly to be exiting.
- Really? Isn't that promising? - No, no, no...
Listen, I promised to go to the movies with you,
but I have a little to work...
- Tomorrow? - Yeah.
I guess I will have done that job... Ah, sorry, let's go to the movies next time.
I see. Then it's alright.
I'm leaving!
Yu! Where are you going so early?
To the office. I'm hard-pressed for time.
I'll be back.
Alright.
- Beautiful, isn't it? - It's a drawing from the bible.
These are Adam and Eve. Above them, Cain and Abel.
Cain and Abel...
They are brothers who appear in the Old Testament.
They are the sons of Adam and Eve.
They were surrounded by God's love, but raised a quarrel
and in the end suffered a sad fate.
I think I will leave this resort development project to you.
You must continue to grow in confidence.
I pin my hopes on you.
Ryuichi, in due course, you will be responsible for the House of Takada.
You are not like Yu.
Aniki has always been perfect.
There's nothing at which I could win against him.
There is a person who convinced Kurosawa-san to make the investment.
It's Yu-kun!
Someone who grew up as elite child like you may not understand.
I will leave this project to Yu!
It's really beautiful.
Usually, I don't go to church, but now I really have a solemn feeling.
Azusa.
Let's become happy.
Yes.
Marrying me and joining the Takada family
may be a difficult thing.
But I will make you happy for sure.
That's why I want you to trust me and follow me.
Yes.
I have one request.
I want you to protect the Takada family.
Yes.
Indeed, that's not an easy task.
That's why I want you to quit the company and stay at home after our marriage.
As fast as possible.
Preferably at once.
From now on, I want you to support me from a place called home.
At once... I was transfered just recently.
If it's Yu's project, I will talk with my father.
I'll tell him to remove you.
But...
In the first place,
I think that project is no good.
It's different from the urban development project in Bangkok.
And its future is also uncertain.
It's much too early for Yu. Don't you think so too?
I don't think so. I'm sure Yu-kun can do it.
Azusa, you can't know this yet. I'm his older brother so I know.
Unfortunately, Yu has no qualification whatsoever to be a leader.
That's in a large part a prejudice, isn't it?
In any case, I want you to leave this project.
If I tell my father you want to marry and stay at home, he will understand.
Wait a moment! I want to do this work.
I joined Takada because I wanted to work in urban development.
So don't tell me I should quit my job.
Besides, the Bangkok project only exists thanks to Yu-kun.
Azusa.
Which is the truth?
Tell me.
Do you stick to this project
because you don't want to stay at home?
Or is it because you want to stay together with Yu?
What are you talking?
Are you saying you'd rather work with Yu than marry me?
You scared me.
Azusa-san, what are you doing here?
And you, Yu-kun? What brings you here on a day off?
Well, I can't afford not to work.
It's all things I do for the first time.
I should have been more advanced now.
It's because I'm bad at the basics and insecure.
But, somehow I want to do it.
It's incredibly fulfilling, more than anything else.
You may say it's funny,
but I feel I will definitely make it a success.
Azusa-san, what brought you here? Some forgotten item?
What happened?
I don't know.
- Did anything happen with Aniki? - I don't know?